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Business," Short sellers, Wall Street's dwindling band of ultra cynics, are seeing green again."
Business," Private investment firm Carlyle Group, which has a reputation for making well timed and occasionally controversial plays in the defense industry, has quietly placed its bets on another part of the market."
Business, Soaring crude prices plus worries about the economy and the outlook for earnings are expected to hang over the stock market next week during the depth of the summer doldrums.
Business," Authorities have halted oil export flows from the main pipeline in southern Iraq after intelligence showed a rebel militia could strike infrastructure, an oil official said on Saturday."
Business," Tearaway world oil prices, toppling records and straining wallets, present a new economic menace barely three months before the US presidential elections."
Business," Stocks ended slightly higher on Friday but stayed near lows for the year as oil prices surged past  #36;46 a barrel, offsetting a positive outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. (DELL.O)"
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds fell by  #36;1.17 billion in the latest week to  #36;849.98 trillion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
Business," Retail sales bounced back a bit in July, and new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, the government said Thursday, indicating the economy is improving from a midsummer slump."
Business," After earning a PH.D. in Sociology, Danny Bazil Riley started to work as the general manager at a commercial real estate firm at an annual base salary of  #36;70,000. Soon after, a financial planner stopped by his desk to drop off brochures about insurance benefits available through his employer. But, at 32, ""buying insurance was the furthest thing from my mind,"" says Riley."
Business," Short sellers, Wall Street's dwindling  band of ultra cynics, are seeing green again."
Business, Soaring crude prices plus worries  about the economy and the outlook for earnings are expected to  hang over the stock market next week during the depth of the  summer doldrums.
Business," OPEC can do nothing to douse scorching  oil prices when markets are already oversupplied by 2.8 million  barrels per day (bpd) of crude, Iran's OPEC governor said  Saturday, warning that prices could fall sharply."
Business," Non OPEC oil exporters should consider  increasing output to cool record crude prices, OPEC President  Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Sunday."
Business, WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The auction for Google  Inc.'s highly anticipated initial public offering got off to a  rocky start on Friday after the Web search company sidestepped  a bullet from U.S. securities regulators.
Business, The dollar tumbled broadly on Friday  after data showing a record U.S. trade deficit in June cast  fresh doubts on the economy's recovery and its ability to draw  foreign capital to fund the growing gap.
Business,"If you think you may need to help your elderly relatives with their finances, don't be shy about having the money talk -- soon."
Business,The purchasing power of kids is a big part of why the back-to-school season has become such a huge marketing phenomenon.
Business,"There is little cause for celebration in the stock market these days, but investors in value-focused mutual funds have reason to feel a bit smug -- if only because they've lost less than the folks who stuck with growth."
Business,"The US trade deficit has exploded 19 to a record \$55.8bn as oil costs drove imports higher, according to a latest figures."
Business,"Oil giant Shell could be bracing itself for a takeover attempt, possibly from French rival Total, a  press report claims."
Business,"The bidding gets underway for Google's public offering, despite last-minute worries over an interview with its bosses in Playboy magazine."
Business,"Official figures show the 12-nation eurozone economy continues to grow, but there are warnings it may slow down later in the year."
Business,Economic growth in Japan slows down as the country experiences a drop in domestic and corporate spending.
Business,"Interest rates are trimmed to 7.5 by the South African central bank,  but the lack of warning hits the rand and surprises markets."
Business,"The cost of buying both new and second hand cars fell sharply over the past five years, a new survey has found."
Business,South Korea's central bank cuts interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 3.5 in a bid to drive growth in the economy.
Business,"An auction of shares in Google, the web search engine which could be floated for as much as \$36bn, takes place on Friday."
Business,"Packard shares fall after disappointing third quarter profits, while the firm warns the final quarter will also fall short of expectations."
Business,One of the oldest textile operators on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius last week shut seven factories and cut 900 jobs.
Business,"Chad asks the IMF for a loan to pay for looking after more than 100,000 refugees from conflict-torn Darfur in western Sudan."
Business,The company running the Japanese nuclear plant hit by a fatal accident is to close its reactors for safety checks.
Business,"Trevor Baylis, the veteran inventor famous for creating the Freeplay clockwork radio, is planning to float his company on the stock market."
Business,"Saudi Arabia says it is ready to push an extra 1.3 million barrels a day of oil into the market, to help reverse surging prices."
Business,A group led by the UAE's Etisalat plans to spend \$1bn (544m) on expansion after winning two mobile phone licences in Saudi Arabia.
Business,Network Rail flies in specialist Indian engineers to work on the West Coast Mainline because of a UK skills shortage.
Business,BEDFORD -- Scientists at NitroMed Inc. hope their experimental drugs will cure heart disease someday. But lately their focus has been on more mundane matters.
Business,I've submitted my bid to buy shares of Google Inc. in the computer search company's giant auction-style initial public offering. That could turn out to be the good news or the bad news.
Business,"Massachusetts bargain hunters showed up in droves and shopped hard on yesterday's sales tax holiday, buying everything from treadmills and snow blowers to candles and chandeliers, and crediting the 5-percent tax break with bringing them into the stores."
Business,"mail is a victim of its own success. That's the conclusion of IBM Corp. researchers in Cambridge, who have spent nearly a decade conducting field tests at IBM and other companies about how employees work and use electronic mail. It's clear to them that e mail has become the Internet's killer application."
Business,"Even a genius can mess up. Bill Gates was a brilliant technologist when he cofounded Microsoft , but as he guided it to greatness in both size and historical consequence, he blundered. He terrorized underlings with his temper and parceled out praise like Scrooge gave to charity. Only the lash inspired the necessary aggressiveness to beat the competition, he thought."
Business,"Target the abusers of legal weapons We can all share the outrage, expressed by columnist Steve Bailey (''Summer Sizzler, quot; Aug. 11), at the killings in the city's poor neighborhoods. But there's no need to share his ignorance. He argues for renewal of the so-called assault weapon ban, claiming that otherwise, ''UZIs and AK-47s could again be flooding the streets. quot; His ..."
Business,"President Bush has been saying that the US economy has ''turned the corner. quot; Democratic presidential candidate Senator John F. Kerry, in the wake of this month's poor jobs report, quipped that it was more like a U-turn."
Business,"A Marlborough-based technology company is suing five former employees, including three senior managers, for allegedly conspiring against their employer while working on opening a competing business."
Business,"Central Square in Lynn should be looking a bit brighter. New sidewalks, curbs, fences, lights, landscaping, and road improvements are planned for the Gateway Artisan Block, a key area of the square, with \$830,000 in state grant money given to Lynn last week."
Business,"Central Square in Lynn should be looking a bit brighter. New sidewalks, curbs, fences, lights, landscaping, and road improvements are planned for the Gateway Artisan Block, a key area of the square, with \$830,000 in state grant money given to Lynn last week."
Business,"A lawsuit against Gary Winnick, the former chief of Global Crossing, refocuses attention on what Mr. Winnick knew about his company's finances as it imploded."
Business,Russia is again emerging as a superpower - but the reason has less to do with nuclear weapons than with oil.
Business,"Kevin B. Rollins, the new chief executive of Dell, talks about Dell's transitory slip in customer service, and why he sees a broader technology recovery taking place."
Business,"With the country in need of cash and rich people dying to show off their wealth, Mr. Stein proposes a unique solution: having the government sell titles of nobility."
Business,Quality Distribution is hammered after reporting a large loss for the second quarter.
Business,"If Hurricane Charley blows your house down, how can you make your insurance company pay?"
Business,The company's results show that it's not grim all over tech world. Just all of it that isn't Dell.
Business,"After a tough year, Detroit's troubled carmaker is back -- thanks to a maverick designer and a car that is dazzling the hip-hop crowd"
Business,Americans are spending more on tricking out the places where they swim. Here's a look at the new wave of accessories
Business,In 1993 six geeks had a digital nightmare that changed the culture. It's about to get far creepier
Business,Celebrity fashion is booming. These webpreneurs are bringing it to main street
Business,No other recording artist can channel American middle-class tastes quite like Chip Davis and his best-selling band
Business,Got a unique problem? Not to worry: you can find a financial planner for every specialized need
Business,"Today's customers are increasingly demanding, in Asia as elsewhere in the world.  Henry Astorga describes the complex reality faced by today's marketers, which includes much higher expectations than we have been used to.  Today's customers want performance, and they want it now! "
Business,"Well, it's election time in the Republic of the Philippines, and that means the monkeys are rolling around in those political barrels, having as much fun as they can while laughing their heads off at the strange goings-on that characterize a democratic process loosely based on the American model  but that de facto looks more like a Fellini movie crossed with a Tom and Jerry cartoon - column includes a useful election-year glossary!"
Business,"Why General Motors dropped the Oldsmobile. The four brand  paradoxes GM had to face - the name, the product, image re-positioning, and the consumer - all added up to a brand that had little hope of rebranding."
Business,"Although a smattering of Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Indians, Thais, and others may crow about seeing their kind sitting in prominent positions in corporations and organizations in the USA, these accomplishments become mere cultural high-fives and ritualistic chest-thumping goaded and impishly patronized by 'mainstream society' - the milder and gentler term for the white-dominated populace."
Business,"The Blues is alive and well in the Philippines, as evidenced by this appreciation of the Pinoy Blues band 'Lampano Alley', penned by columnist Clarence Henderson as a counterpoint to his usual economics, business, and culture fare."
Business,"Globalization does strange things to people. A day in the life of a Manila Philippines based business consultant - proving that you really CAN talk about Muddy Walters, bluegrass and work all on the same page..."
Business,"The new APMF survey of the best Asian tourism destinations has just kicked off, but it's crowded at the top, with Chiang Mai in Thailand just leading from perennial favourites Hong Kong, Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, and Bali in  Indonesia. Be one of the first to vote and let us know your reasons."
Business,"One of our new categories in the APMF Sense of Place survey is for best Asian business city. After a couple of days, Singapore leads the pack, followed by Bangkok, Thailand and Hong Kong. Enter your vote and comments and make your views count. More new categories include best city for livability, and best tourism destinations."
Business,"I grew up in New York, where giant alligators -- sometimes more ornately described as albino alligators -- were rumored to roam the citys sewer systems. According to legend, vacationers picked up the tiny crocodilians in Florida, brought them home to New York, and eventually flushed the little buggers when they grew too big for the local concrete jungle."
Business,"Do most IT projects fail? Some point to the number of giant consultancies such as IBM Global Services, Capgemini, and Sapient, who feed off bad experiences encountered by enterprises. Sapient is a company founded on the realization that IT projects are not successful, says Sapient CTO Ben Gaucherin."
Business,BEA Systems Inc. has hired the Computer Associates International Inc. executive responsible for CA's Unicenter line of enterprise management software to head BEA's product development group.
Business,"Autodesk  this week unwrapped an updated version of its hosted project collaboration service targeted at the construction and manufacturing industries. Autodesk Buzzsaw lets multiple, dispersed project participants -- including building owners, developers, architects, construction teams, and facility managers -- share and manage data throughout the life of a project, according to Autodesk officials."
Business,"  The U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) has tapped IT researcher Gartner Inc. to provide market intelligence services as the health organization forges ahead with a mammoth, 5 billion ( $9.2 billion) project to upgrade its information technology infrastructure."
Business,"Even though Google's two founders gave an interview to Playboy magazine in the midst of its IPO filing, the SEC allowed the company's offering to go ahead. The boys filed the interview with the SEC and corrected mistakes in it."
Business,An interview with Google's co-founders due out in the current issue of Playboy may delay the company's IPO. Securities regulations restrict what executives can say while preparing to sell stock for the first time.
Business,A music retailer from the Netherlands beats Apple by launching a download service in Europe's latest market battleground. Also: Movie industry wrests agreement from defunct company.... Microsoft challenges Photoshop   hellip;. and more.
Business,Packard will pay  $297 million for the British company. Also: TiVo goes all out to attract customers   hellip;. Sprint offers service guarantees for business wireless subscribers   hellip;. and more.
Business,"Verizon plans to offer a service that would act as a virtual switchboard operator, letting customers stay in touch at all times. The program would send phone calls, voicemails and e-mails wherever customers designate. By Elisa Batista."
Business,A new Internet advertising forecast shows a slowdown in paid search listings in the next five years. Will the projection affect Google's prospects when it goes public?
Business,"Blogs are the hottest thing on the Net, but are they messing with traditional publishing principles? One of the most popular, Fark.com, is allegedly selling links. Is it the wave of the future? By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech," Was absenteeism a little high on Tuesday among the guys at the office? EA Sports would like to think it was because ""Madden NFL 2005"" came out that day, and some fans of the football simulation are rabid enough to take a sick day to play it."
Sci/Tech," A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N), STMicroelectronics (STM.PA) and Broadcom Corp. (BRCM.O), on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation."
Sci/Tech, America Online on Thursday said it plans to sell a low priced PC targeting low income and minority households who agree to sign up for a year of dialup Internet service.
Sci/Tech," A group of consumer electronics makers said on Wednesday they approved the format for a new generation of discs that can store five times the data of DVDs at the same cost    enough to put a full season of ""The Sopranos"" on one disc."
Sci/Tech, The mystery of what went wrong for the software industry in late June when sales stalled at more than 20 brand name companies is not even close to being solved although the third quarter is nearly halfway over.
Sci/Tech, The Norwegian hacker famed for developing DVD encryption cracking software has apparently struck again  #151; this time breaking the locks on Apple Computer Inc.'s wireless music streaming technology.
Sci/Tech, The ability to download complete tracks directly over cell phone networks to mobile phones is becoming a reality in Europe.
Sci/Tech," News   August 13, 2004"
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. sales documents detailing highly confidential information, such as which companies receive discounts on Oracle's business software products and the size of the discounts, are likely to be made public, a federal judge said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. will open its second Japanese retail store later this month in the western Japanese city of Osaka, it said Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Hurricane Charley's 145 mph force took forecasters by surprise and showed just how shaky a science it still is to predict a storm's intensity  #151; even with all the latest satellite and radar technology.
Sci/Tech," With more than 4,000 scientists, including 48 Nobel Prize winners, having signed a statement opposing the Bush administration's use of scientific advice, this election year is seeing a new development in the uneasy relationship between science and politics."
Sci/Tech," A former dormitory converted to classrooms at the Pensacola Naval Air Station was dedicated Friday to two Columbia astronauts who were among the seven who died in the shuttle disaster Feb. 1, 2003."
Sci/Tech," A Russian cargo ship docked with the international space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two man Russian American crew, a space official said."
Sci/Tech," Along the banks of the canal, women in rowboats grill fish and sell fresh bananas. Families eat on floating pavilions, rocked gently by waves from passing boats."
Sci/Tech," Tyrannosaurus Rex grew incredibly fast during a teenaged growth spurt that saw the dinosaur expand its bulk by six times, but the fearsome beasts ""lived fast and died young,"" researchers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Procrastinating monkeys were turned into workaholics using a gene treatment to block a key brain compound, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Some people are born to be the life and soul of the party    and so it seems are some dolphins.
Sci/Tech," As Shakespeare said, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Right?"
Sci/Tech," British scientists said on Wednesday they had received permission to clone human embryos for medical research, in what they believe to be the first such license to be granted in Europe."
Sci/Tech, An expedition of Russian researchers claims to have found evidence that an    alien spaceship had something to do with a huge explosion over Siberia in 1908.    Experts in asteroids and comets have long said the massive blast was caused    by a space rock.
Sci/Tech," A nearby star thought to harbor comets and asteroids now appears to be home to planets, too. The presumed worlds are smaller than Jupiter and could be as tiny as Pluto, new observations suggest."
Sci/Tech, A fine display of shooting stars is underway and peaks overnight Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Astronomers expect the 2004 Perseid meteor shower to be one of the best versions of the annual event in several years.
Sci/Tech," While the exploration of the Moon and other planets in our solar system is nbsp;exciting, the first task for astronauts and robots alike is to actually nbsp;get to those destinations."
Sci/Tech," Rats can become drug addicts. That's important to know, scientists say, and has taken a long time to prove. Now two studies by French and British researchers show the animals exhibit the same compulsive drive for cocaine as people do once they're truly hooked."
Sci/Tech," Amid uncertainty over the fate of the Hubble Space Telescope and with a key instrument not working, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe gave the go ahead Monday for planning a robotic servicing mission."
Sci/Tech," Armadillo Aerospace of Mesquite, Texas has reported a  crash last weekend of their prototype X Prize rocket."
Sci/Tech, The black tailed prairie dog has been dropped from a list of candidates for the federal endangered species list because scientists have concluded the rodents are no longer threatened.
Sci/Tech, One of the four astronomical instruments on the Hubble Space Telescope shut down earlier this week and engineers are trying to pin down the problem. The other three instruments continue to operate normally.
Sci/Tech," They burned it, mowed it, sprayed it and flooded it. But nothing killed the purple loosestrife weed, which has become a regional plague, until officials at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge set a European beetle loose on it."
Sci/Tech, NASA researchers have teamed up with a pair of Silicon Valley firms to build    a supercomputer that ranks alongside the world's largest Linux based systems.
Sci/Tech," Normally clannish and agressive Argentine ants have become so laid back since arriving in Australia decades ago that they no longer fight neighboring nests and have formed a supercolony here that spans 60 miles, scientists say."
Sci/Tech," Every August, when many    people are vacationing in the country where skies are dark, the best known meteor    shower makes its appearance. The annual Perseid meteor shower, as it is called,    promised to put on an above average display this year."
Sci/Tech," Rescuers succeeded in freeing a minke whale that washed up on a beach in southeastern Brazil, the fire department said Thursday."
Sci/Tech, A red footed falcon spotted for the first time in North America is enticing birdwatchers to Martha's Vineyard.
Sci/Tech," Gamma ray bursts are the most powerful events in the universe, temporary outshining several galaxies and likely signaling the birth of a black hole."
Sci/Tech, The prospect that a tropical storm and a hurricane  #151; or possibly two hurricanes  #151; could strike Florida on the same day is something meteorologists say they have never seen.
Sci/Tech," NASA's Genesis spacecraft successfully adjusted its course this week as it heads back toward Earth with a sample of solar wind particles, the space agency said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Flip a coin. Heads, Earth is a common sort of planet. Tails, and ours is as unusual as a coin landing on edge. That's about the state of knowledge for scientists who ponder the question of our planet's rarity."
Sci/Tech," His hand on a toggle switch and his eyes on a computer screen, Oregon State University graduate student Anthony Kirincich uses an array of scientific instruments to probe the vibrant waters of the Pacific. He is searching for the absence of life."
Sci/Tech," DENVER, COLORADO    Those twin robots hard at work on Mars have transmitted teasing views that reinforce the prospect that microbial life may exist on the red planet."
Sci/Tech," India is rethinking its plan to send a man to the moon by 2015, as the mission would cost a lot of money and yield very little in return, the national space agency said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," When Venus crossed the Sun June 8, showing up as a clear black dot to the delight of millions of skywatchers around the world, astronomers noted something less obvious: The amount of sunlight reaching Earth dipped by 0.1 percent for a few hours."
Sci/Tech," For those who want to explore Mars but cant wait for a spacecraft to take them there, NASA scientists have reformulated a website that lets the general public search data and images from previous missions."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday rejected environmentalists' appeal of a plan to poison a stream south of Lake Tahoe to aid what wildlife officials call ""the rarest trout in America."""
Sci/Tech, One of the pleasures of    stargazing is noticing and enjoying the various colors that stars display in    dark skies. These hues offer direct visual evidence of how stellar temperatures    vary.
Sci/Tech," Britain granted its first license for human cloning Wednesday, joining South Korea on the leading edge of stem cell research, which is restricted by the Bush administration and which many scientists believe may lead to new treatments for a range of diseases."
Sci/Tech, A piloted rocket ship race to claim a  #36;10 million Ansari X Prize purse for privately financed flight to the edge of space is heating up.
Sci/Tech," Here's a dinosaur finding that parents can appreciate: The teenage Tyrannosaurus rex typically went through an explosive growth spurt, gaining nearly 5 pounds a day."
Sci/Tech," A leading space scientist has called to question the validity of human spaceflight, suggesting that sending astronauts outward from Earth is outdated, too costly, and the science returned is trivial."
Sci/Tech," Chinese astronauts are in the final stages of preparing for a manned space mission that will orbit the globe 14 times before returning to Earth, a state run newspaper reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech, A sunspot group aimed squarely    at Earth has grown to 20 times the size of our planet and has the potential    to unleash a major solar storm.
Sci/Tech," A lunar orbiter that Japan had planned to launch this year could face further delays, possibly until next year or later, because of a funding shortfall and problems developing the probe's information gathering capabilities, Japan's space agency said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Scientists looking into air quality and climate change have found pollutants from as far as Asia over New England and the Atlantic.
Sci/Tech," Experts from Europe and Asia surveyed 1,400 year old relics of an ancient citadel in Hanoi Tuesday and said they were concerned the priceless antiquities were at risk from exposure to the elements."
Sci/Tech," In a victory for environmentalists, a federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Bush administration cannot change the standards commercial fisheries must meet before the tuna they catch can carry the ""dolphin safe"" label."
Sci/Tech, NASA said Tuesday it is moving ahead with plans to send a robot to the rescue of the aging Hubble Space Telescope.
Sci/Tech," Cave explorers discovered a pit inside a mountain range in central Croatia believed to have the world's deepest subterranean vertical drop, at nearly 1,700 feet, a scientific institute reported Monday."
Sci/Tech, The chief scientist at the National Aquarium in Baltimore has launched a review of the dolphin breeding program after the death of a 4 month old dolphin.
Sci/Tech, Meteorologists at North Carolina State University are working on a way to more accurately measure rainfall in small areas.
Sci/Tech," A team taking a low budget stab at the  #36;10 million Ansari X Prize for private manned spaceflight suffered a setback Sunday, when their rocket malfunctioned and exploded after shooting less than 1,000 feet in the air."
Sci/Tech," Pressured by a ranking senator from Nevada and the Environmental Protection Agency, Gov. Kenny Guinn says he might reconsider his opposition to a federal Superfund cleanup declaration for a huge abandoned mine contaminated with toxic waste and uranium."
Sci/Tech," Authorities once had no choice but to drop rape cases if they weren't able to catch a suspect before the statute of limitations expired. But prosecutors across the country increasingly are buying themselves time, keeping cold cases alive by indicting unidentified rapists using their DNA profiles."
Sci/Tech," About half the usual number of loggerhead turtles have nested between North Carolina and Florida this season, and scientists have no explanation for the drop."
Sci/Tech," A company that unveiled the world's first cloned cat nearly three years ago now says it is ready to start filling orders for cloned pets, a newspaper reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A new deep sea research vessel will be able to carry people to 99 percent of the ocean floor, diving deeper than the famed Alvin that pioneered the study of seafloor vents, plate tectonics and deep ocean creatures over the past 40 years."
Sci/Tech," The Southern chorus frog has been found in southeastern Virginia, far outside its previously known range. The animal had never before been reported north of Beaufort County, N.C., about 125 miles to the south."
Sci/Tech," Scientists will use advanced technology never before deployed beneath the sea as they try to discover new creatures, behaviors and phenomena in a 10 day expedition to the Gulf of Mexico's deepest reaches."
Sci/Tech," The Forest Service exaggerated the effect of wildfires on California spotted owls in justifying a planned increase in logging in the Sierra Nevada, according to a longtime agency expert who worked on the plan."
Sci/Tech," Swedish geologists may have found a way to predict earthquakes weeks before they happen by monitoring the amount of metals like zinc and copper in subsoil water near earthquake sites, scientists said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Norwegian scientists who explored the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean said Thursday their findings  #151; including what appear to be new species of fish and squid  #151; could be used to protect marine ecosystems worldwide.
Sci/Tech," The number of days that beaches closed or posted warnings because of pollution rose sharply in 2003 due to more rainfall, increased monitoring and tougher standards, an environmental group said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Warming water temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific last month may indicate the start of a new El Nino.
Sci/Tech," The Cassini spacecraft's mission to Saturn has revealed a new radiation belt around the ringed planet and found that lightning in its atmosphere is occurring in different patterns than it did when NASA's Voyagers flew by in the early 1980s, scientists said."
Sci/Tech," Gangs of poachers in Congo have been slaughtering the world's minuscule population of northern white rhinos, reducing the population by about one half in just more than a year, a key conservation organization said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Three shark attacks off the Texas coast in the past two months are unusual but don't mean there are more sharks than normal along the beach or that they are getting bolder, marine biologists and other experts say."
Sci/Tech," It's a lesson many little humans could learn from baby birds: Sometimes, being nice to other youngsters pays off. Brown headed cowbirds, like several other bird species, leave their eggs in the nests of other birds, who then feed and raise the cowbird chicks."
Sci/Tech," The  #36;10 million competition to send a private manned rocket into space started looking more like a race Thursday, when a Canadian team announced plans to launch its rocket three days after an American group intends to begin qualifying for the Ansari X prize."
Sci/Tech, The University of Texas and Texas A amp;M University are planning to construct what they call the world's largest telescope with the help of a Houston businessman's  #36;1.25 million gift.
Sci/Tech, Residents burned tires and trash in the streets Thursday trying to drive off swarms of locusts descending on the region in what a U.N. agency called the worst sub Saharan invasion in more than a decade.
Sci/Tech,"A security advisory posted on Bugtraq demonstrates how hackers can compromise customers of T-mobile wireless and Verizon (landline) voicemail boxes. The advisory talks about the use of Caller-ID spoofing the customers number, allowing a bypass of the PIN code since the voicemail thinks that the customer is calling to check their own voicemail. According to Secure Science Corporation, there has been no response from the vendors. Comments have been posted that T-Mobile has optional PIN code protection off by default. Better turn it on. "
Sci/Tech,"It's ironic that Microsoft could help further cement its dominance in the browser market by joining its largest rival in an effort to support web standards.  nbsp;At the same time, that act would go a long way towards improving the web in general for developers and users alike."
Sci/Tech,"The Register ran a story on August 6th called 'Phone spam misery looms stateside.' It seems that there's legislative nastiness underway in Washington, DC to essentially gut the existing junk fax law, and replace it with a marketer's wet dream."
Sci/Tech,Liberal bias versus right-wing conspiracy is a wonderful distraction. There is evidence enough on both sides. How can opposite claims be true? Confront a physicist with evidence supporting contradictory hypotheses and she will go looking for a more basic cause. Let's try that.
Sci/Tech,"A month ago I was introduced to the works of Michel Gondry.  In short, I was amazed and tantalized by his short films and music videos.  Even if you haven't heard of him, you've probably seen his many works in Gap commercials, various music videos, and the recent movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.    Many of his works explode with visual elements that, when taken alone, are simple and mundane.  However, under his masterful guidance, these elements come together to form a highly mesmerizing visual experience.  He never ceases to push visual technologies and challenge our ideas about the visual medium."
Sci/Tech,"The Australian Defence Force must defend and project across an air-sea gap. This requires long range autonomous strike weaponry. The Joint Strike Fighter does not solve this issue and detrimentally places added pressure on Australia's limited force of aerial refuelling assets. The world's defence manufacturers are not creating strike platforms that solve Australian needs. For this reason, Australia needs to look to other nations with similar defence needs. In this case, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan all face defending an air-sea gap. Australia should enter a partnership with these nations to create a strike fighter that satisfies the strategic needs of defending an air-sea gap. The benefits of such a partnership will be many."
Sci/Tech,"The New Republic's website is currently carrying an interesting piece which tries to explain the anomaly that although the US economy is growing, a lot of its citizens are still feeling worse off. The article explains the results of a 40 year panel study which has shown that although mean incomes have increased, income variability has increased massively, causing many Americans to feel less well off, despite the growing economy.      "
Sci/Tech,"Queue submissions being scarce, I suggest we all submit limericks for consideration.  Mod up your favorites.    I'm no poet, so I'll submit a favorite of my childhood:    There was a young woman named Bright,  Who traveled much faster than light    She set out one day  In a relative way    And returned on the previous night.    I'm afraid I don't remember the author."
Sci/Tech,"\\Java developers often load system properties to customize the runtime behavior\of their applications.\\For example a develoepr could define a 'max_connections' system property to\define the maximum number of TCP connections that their application server can\support.  While nice, this prevents all other applications from using this\variable name.\\The first reaction to this would be to namespace your variable names.  Instead\of using max_connections you would now use\'my.application.Server.MAX_CONNECTIONS' as your property name.  This works of\course but now you have to load this property on startup.\\public static int MAX_CONNECTIONS = Integer.parseInt( System.getProperty(\""my.application.Se ...\\"
Sci/Tech,\\I just wanted to say thanks to IBM for Open Sourcing  Cloudscape .\\You guys really have your act together.  Keep up the good work!\\
Sci/Tech,\\Today Jonathan Moore  and I headed over to LinuxWorld after lunch to see what\kind of cool hardware and Linux hacks they had on the expo floor.\\Only \$15 to get in the door so I figure why not.\\I'm a bit of a privacy freak.  When you're trading some security for liberty\there are situations where it *might* be worth it.  In situations of extreme\violence having the police by your side might be a good idea.  \\I think we can all agree that trading liberty for *nothing* isn't worth it.\This country was *founded* on liberty after the British were abusing their\colonial powers.  Every true American should cherish their liberty and think\long and hard about just turning them over for no reason.\ ...\\
Sci/Tech,\\I'm starting to realize that my blog is a bit of a time machine.  For example I\can create a blog entry to warn myself about something that WILL happen in the\future.  \\My current NTP  blog entry is a good example.  I wrote this for myself as\much as for the people who read my blog (or find me via Google).\\I know for sure that NTP on Debian is going to bite me sometime in the future\and I'm going to forget WHY.  Then I'm going to (of course) go to Google or my\aggregator and search for NTP and then find my blog post.  \\I've done this about a dozen times now and its saved me a TON of time!\\
Sci/Tech,\\The Network Time Daemon (NTP  Daemon) implementation within Debian leaves a\lot to be desired.\\First off they don't include it with a working config.  You have to create your\own /etc/ntpd.conf.  To make matters worse the configuration doesn't accept DNS\names so you have to manually enter IPs.  Fun.  I can understand that they might\not want to provide ONE configuration and overwhelm one or two NTP servers but\they can provide a dynamic config that balances load among all available\servers.  There is of course the public serves list  but you have to Google\for it.\\All you really need to do here is enter a list of servers:\\server time.nist.gov\\server 192.43.244.18\
Sci/Tech,"\\I've been a big fan of Log4J  for a while now but haven't migrated any code\over for one central reason.  The following line of code:\\    final static Logger logger = Logger.getLogger( ""some.name"" );\\... is amazingly ugly and difficult to work with.\\Most people use Log4J with a logger based on the classname:\\So we would probably see:\\    static Logger logger = Logger.getLogger( ""org.apache.commons.feedparser.locate.FeedLocator"" );\\Which is amazingly verbose.  A lot of developers shorten this to:\\    static Logger logger = Logger.getLogger( FeedLocator.class );\\But this still leaves us with cut and paste errors.\\What if we could just reduce it to:\\    static Logger logger = Logger.g ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\""(CNN) -- A longtime associate of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden surrendered to\Saudi Arabian officials Tuesday, a Saudi Interior Ministry official said.""\\""But it is unclear what role, if any, Khaled al-Harbi may have had in any terror\attacks because no public charges have been filed against him.""\\""The Saudi government -- in a statement released by its embassy in Washington --\called al-Harbi's surrender ""the latest direct result"" of its limited, one-month\offer of leniency to terror suspects.""\\This is great!  I hope this really starts to pay off.  Creative solutions to\terrorism that don't involve violence.  \\How refreshing! \\Are you paying attention Bush administration?\\"
Sci/Tech,\\For some reason I never released this code.\\I developed it while working on NewsMonster and just forgot I think\\It's an extension for Mozilla that allows you to see all runtime exceptions\(with full stack traces) that are unhandled by Mozilla. \\Just install it and if your code generates an unhandled exception it will show\up in the logs and on the console.\\Very handy for doing any hardcore Mozilla development.\\
Sci/Tech,"Now that the country is awash in Reagan nostalgia, some observers are predicting\that you will enter politics. Would you like to be president of the United\States?""\\""I would be unelectable. I'm an atheist. As we all know, that is something\people won't accept.""\\""What would you do if Senator Kerry asked you to be his vice president?""\\""I would question his sanity.""\\""Do you ever go to church?""\\""No. I visit my wife's sangha.""\\""So you sometimes practice Buddhism?""\\""I don't claim anything. But my sympathies would be in that direction. I admire\the fact that the central core of Buddhist teaching involves mindfulness and\loving kindness and compassion.""\\So lets get this straight.  He's an a ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\""RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (CNN) -- One of Saudi Arabia's most wanted militants has\turned himself into the authorities, the first senior suspect to surrender under\a one-month government amnesty announced last week.""\\""Othman Al-Omari, number 19 on Saudi Arabia's most wanted list of 26, accepted\King Fahd's offer of amnesty, which was made last week, according to Saudi\sources Monday.""\\""Al-Omari, who turned himself in on Sunday night, was a business partner of\Shaban Al Shihri -- the first al Qaeda member to accept the offer when he turned\himself in Friday.""\\When I first saw this I was really upset.  I thought that it would certainly\lead to more violence if they just let terrorists off the ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\""BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Members of Iraq's interim government took an oath of\office Monday just hours after the United States returned the nation's\sovereignty, two days ahead of schedule.""\\""Led by Iraq's interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, each member of the new\government placed a hand on the Koran and promised to serve with sincerity and\impartiality. Iraqi flags lined the wall behind them.""\\Iraq!  Now with 100 less Coalition Provisional Authority!  Act now and get a\free Weapon of Mass Destruction (offer only available in Syria, Jordan, Saudi\Arabia, Pakistan, Syria and Iran).\\Also check out our new Puppet Government!  Keeps the kids occupied for hours!\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\SUN has announced that Java3D will be released in a different manner than any\other SUN project in existence.\\""We announce the availability of the source code for the Java 3D API on\java.net.  We are involving developers in the evolution of the Java 3D API.\Come join the Java 3D projects on java.net, and download the source code for\the core Java 3D API, vecmath, the Java 3D core utilities, and the Java 3D\program examples.""\\The key thing here is that they have provided the core utils under a BSD license\and even have the CVS available .\\Good job SUN!  You're headed in the right direction!\\Here's the only problem:\\""We are releasing the source code for the j3d-core and vecmath projects u ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\I really hope SUN doesn't Open Source Java at JavaOne this year.  It would be a\terrible decision and seriously hurt the tech industry.  Also, it would hurt SUN\and I'm sure their responsible enough to realize this.\\(Lets hope that works!)\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\A few days ago Kerry sent around this ad:\\""Yesterday, the Bush-Cheney campaign, losing any last sense of decency, placed\a disgusting ad called ""The Faces of John Kerry's Democratic Party"" as the\main feature on its website. Bizarrely, and without explanation, the ad places\Adolf Hitler among those faces.""\\""The Bush-Cheney campaign must pull this ad off of its website. The use of\Adolf Hitler by any campaign, politician or party is simply wrong.""\\Which of course is a mistake.  I went and downloaded the video (which is just\stupid btw.  Not a masterpiece by any means.) and there are shots of Hitler in\there, but only from the MoveOn contest from a few months back.\\Here's the problem.  The ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\""On Tuesday, Cheney, serving in his role as president of the Senate, appeared in\the chamber for a photo session. A chance meeting with Sen. Patrick J. Leahy\(Vt.), the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, became an argument about\Cheney's ties to Halliburton Co., an international energy services corporation,\and President Bush's judicial nominees. The exchange ended when Cheney offered\some crass advice.\\'Fuck yourself,' said the man who is a heartbeat from the presidency.""\\Wonder what the moral majority has to say about this?\\It isn't profanity!  Its a freedom praise!\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\""When we Americans first began, our biggest danger was clearly in view: we knew\from the bitter experience with King George III that the most serious threat to\democracy is usually the accumulation of too much power in the hands of an\Executive, whether he be a King or a president. Our ingrained American distrust\of concentrated power has very little to do with the character or persona of the\individual who wields that power. It is the power itself that must be\constrained, checked, dispersed and carefully balanced, in order to ensure the\survival of freedom. In addition, our founders taught us that public fear is the\most dangerous enemy of democracy because under the right circumstances it ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\""I first heard about this from one of the developers of the hit game SimCity, who\told me that there was a critical bug in his application: it used memory right\after freeing it, a major no-no that happened to work OK on DOS but would not\work under Windows where memory that is freed is likely to be snatched up by\another running application right away. The testers on the Windows team were\going through various popular applications, testing them to make sure they\worked OK, but SimCity kept crashing. They reported this to the Windows\developers, who disassembled SimCity, stepped through it in a debugger, found\the bug, and added special code that checked if SimCity was running, and if it\did ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\Zawodny  threads off of Scoble  on the IE issue:\\""I have to say, when I first read that I nearly fell off my chair laughing. I was\thinking ""how stupid ARE these IE guys?!?!?!"" But we all know that Microsoft is\full of smart people who care about what they're doing. So something really\doesn't compute here.""\\""Last time I checked, IE wasn't even close to feature parity with Mozilla's\browsers. No popup blocking, no tabbed browsing, etc.""\\""Does the IE team really not know what their product is missing?""\\Perhaps.  It's highly likely that they just don't know.\\The bigger issue here is that Microsoft products can't fail and they can't\succeed.  Microsoft has 40-50 billion in the bank.  There ...\\"
Sci/Tech,The Budget Office and the case of the disappearing public interest
Sci/Tech,<strong>Opinion</strong> SAP hardly to blame
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Readers drive stake through parents' group
Sci/Tech,<strong>Poll results</strong> Bright news for resident <em>Reg</em> ladyboy
Sci/Tech,<strong>Competition</strong> Get those suggestions in
Sci/Tech,Wireless computer networks could soon be running 10 times faster than they do now.
Sci/Tech,The UK's ad watchdog rules over which net connections can be described as full speed broadband.
Sci/Tech,A set of GameBoy micro-games is named as the most innovative game of the year at a festival in Scotland.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is stopping people getting hold of a key security update via net-based file- sharing systems.
Sci/Tech,Doom 3 goes on sale in the UK at a time of renewed concerns over violence in video games.
Sci/Tech,"People in the UK are spending more time and money going digital, says communications watchdog Ofcom."
Sci/Tech,"The PlayStation games console could be developed into a learning tool for children, says a Northumberland head teacher."
Sci/Tech,Getting the technology in place for Athens 2004 is an Olympic task in itself.
Sci/Tech,An enhanced satellite location system aims to help Olympic security guards react more quickly to emergencies.
Sci/Tech,A 3D hologram technique could transform how experts spot forged signatures and other handwritten documents.
Sci/Tech,"Computer games can promote problem-solving and team-building in children, say games industry experts."
Sci/Tech,"Young people are increasingly happy to buy pirated goods or illegal download content from the net, a survey shows."
Sci/Tech,The Catwoman game is a major disappointment that feels like a pointless tie-in with the film.
Sci/Tech," Was absenteeism a little high  on Tuesday among the guys at the office? EA Sports would like  to think it was because ""Madden NFL 2005"" came out that day,  and some fans of the football simulation are rabid enough to  take a sick day to play it."
Sci/Tech, America Online on Thursday said it  plans to sell a low priced PC targeting low income and minority  households who agree to sign up for a year of dialup Internet  service.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <MSFT.O> said it will  begin selling a stripped down, low cost version of its Windows  XP operating system in the emerging markets of Indonesia,  Malaysia and Thailand in order to spread the use of computing  and develop technology markets."
Sci/Tech," A group of consumer electronics  makers said on Wednesday they approved the format for a new  generation of discs that can store five times the data of DVDs  at the same cost    enough to put a full season of ""The  Sopranos"" on one disc."
Sci/Tech, The mystery of what went wrong for the  software industry in late June when sales stalled at more than  20 brand name companies is not even close to being solved  although the third quarter is nearly halfway over.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. <MSFT.O> released on  Tuesday the latest version of its software for editing and  organizing digital photographs and images to tap into  widespread demand for digital cameras and photography.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. <GOOG.O> on Monday again  boosted the number of shares it plans to sell in its initial  public offering, saying it will issue 2.7 million shares to  Yahoo Inc. <YHOO.O> to settle a lawsuit over technology used to  display ads."
Sci/Tech,"Unfortunately for users, computer equipment manufacturers and resellers don't adequately inform Windows users of the risks involved in accessing the Internet without proper security measures.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Service Pack 2, ""SP2"" for short, aims to stop viruses, worms, browser hijackings and worse by including security features that people have to add and adjust on their own. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Fido the Stamp is here. Well, he could be -- all it takes is for one dog owner to snap a digital photo of his beloved pooch, submit it to the Stamps.com Web site and order personalized postage. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"At Bungalow Billiards in Chantilly on Wednesday, about a dozen single parents from Northern Virginia gathered at happy hour to mingle, eat and drink. All were divorced or widowed members of the Fairfax chapter of Parents Without Partners."
Sci/Tech,"If it's possible to love something just because it could visit torrents upon the Washington region, fling hail from the skies and swell streams into rivers, then Jason Samenow is smitten."
Sci/Tech,"Company launched the biggest electronic auction of stock in Wall Street history Friday but warned that it could face legal liability from a Playboy magazine interview in which some aspects of the Internet search engine's performance were overstated. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Umesh Patel, a 36-year old software engineer from California, debated until the last minute."
Sci/Tech,"As Deborah P. Majoras takes over the Federal Trade Commission on Monday, she's expected to build on the broad agenda set by her predecessor, Timothy J. Muris."
Sci/Tech,"The Army's new medium-weight armored vehicle, the Stryker, weighs so much that it curtails the range of C-130 military cargo aircraft that carry it and under certain conditions make it impossible for the planes to take off, a new report for Congress found."
Sci/Tech,"BioVeris Corp. announced yesterday that it settled two lawsuits against Jacob N. Wohlstadter, its chief executive's son, whom the company had accused of spending millions of dollars on cars and real estate to sabotage a joint venture he ran so he could purchase it for a bargain price."
Sci/Tech,"Investors in the company that's trying to come off as cute as a bunny could find themselves holding a fistful of vipers if the founders of Google Inc. continue to do things like show up in Playboy magazine around the same time their company is going public. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Internet auctioneer eBay Inc. said Friday it acquired a 25 percent stake in craigslist, an online community of classified ads and forums. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Associated Press</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The instant message blinked on the computer at Jessica Cutler's desk in the Russell Senate Office Building. ""Oh my God, you're famous."""
Sci/Tech,"People will need to eat more vegetables and less meat because of dwindling water supplies, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,Richard Branson says the Virgin Global Flyer is looking good for its solo trip around the world without refuelling.
Sci/Tech,"A team of British explorers, who are retracing the steps of a Victorian  pioneer, have reached Thom Bay."
Sci/Tech,"The space shuttle's external fuel tank, implicated in the 2003 Columbia disaster, is to get its own camera."
Sci/Tech,The Hubble Space Telescope has looked into a bubble of gas and dust being inflated by a young star's particles.
Sci/Tech,"Orange coral common to the Caribbean has bacteria to thank for its hue, say US marine scientists."
Sci/Tech,A Worcestershire museum is forced to close for several weeks while a swarm of honey bees is removed.
Sci/Tech,"The annual Perseid meteor shower could provide a ""spectacular"" show, despite a disappointing start."
Sci/Tech,A protein which helps increase lifespan in worms offers hope for new Parkinson's and Alzheimer's treatments.
Sci/Tech,UK tissue engineering experts are teaming up with NASA to find treatments for diseases back on Earth.
Sci/Tech,"A rapid and accurate test for TB could cut infection rates around the world, say experts."
Sci/Tech,The first request by British scientists to clone human embryos has been granted by experts.
Sci/Tech,A disturbance free zone for nesting birds is put at risk by vandals who cut down the boundary fence.
Sci/Tech,"Heat waves in the 21st Century will be more intense, more frequent and longer, US experts say."
Sci/Tech,Scientists in the United States find a way to turn lazy monkeys into workaholics using gene therapy.
Sci/Tech,"The evolution of whales from four-legged land dwellers into streamlined swimmers has been traced in fossilised ears, Nature reports."
Sci/Tech,"NASA will extend operation of the Tropical Rainfall\Measuring Mission (TRMM) through the end of 2004, in light of a\recent request from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric\Administration (NOAA)."
Sci/Tech,"In the next 100 years, Alaska will experience a massive loss of its historic tundra, as global warming allows these vast regions of cold, dry, lands to support forests and other vegetation that will dramatically alter native ecosystems. (Oregon State University press release)"
Sci/Tech,"Researchers have shown that the Sun can be responsible for, at most, only a small part of the warming over the last 20-30 years. (Max Planck Society press release)"
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to forests, air pollution is not an equal opportunity hazard. While dirty air spreads across large areas of the New England region, it's more scattered in the southeastern part of the United States. (University of Wisconsin-Madison press release)"
Sci/Tech,"While a rapidly changing climate may alter the composition of northern Wisconsin's forests, disturbances such as logging also will play a critical role in how these sylvan ecosystems change over time. (University of Wisconsin-Madison press release)"
Sci/Tech,"In a study with implications for how North American trees might respond to a changing climate, molecular information collected by Duke University researchers refutes a widely accepted theory that many of the continent's tree species migrated rapidly from the deep South as glaciers retreated at the end of the last Ice Age. (Duke University press release)"
Sci/Tech,"Events like the great Dust Bowl of the 1930s, immortalized in ""The Grapes of Wrath"" and remembered as a transforming event for millions of Americans, were regular parts of much-earlier cycles of droughts followed by recoveries in the region, according to new studies by a multi-institutional research team led by Duke University. (Duke University press release)"
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are embarking on a project which will explore how global warming is devastating one of the world's most diverse ecosystems, coral reefs. (University of Newcastle press release)"
Sci/Tech,The MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured this true-color image of Typhoon Rananim on August 12 at 2:40 UTC.
Sci/Tech,"Like bugs streaking colorfully down the side window of a moving car, Earthgrazing Perseid meteors could put on a pleasing show after sunset on August 11th."
Sci/Tech,"One day, astronauts could zip across the solar system in spinning spaceships.  How will their brains adapt to life onboard a twirling home where strange  quot;Coriolis forces quot; rule?"
Sci/Tech,A cutting-edge Apollo 11 science experiment left behind in the Sea of Tranquility is still running today.
Sci/Tech,"At the outer limits of our solar system, a solar shock wave is about to overtake NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft."
Sci/Tech,"When Cassini reached Saturn On June 30th, it dashed through a gap in Saturn's rings, twice. One of onboard science instruments recorded a flurry of ring-dust harmlessly striking the spacecraft.\\"
Sci/Tech,"New analysis of fossil bones indicates that adolescent <i>Tyrannosaurus rex</i> dinosaurs grew extremely rapidly, quickly reaching gigantic size."
Sci/Tech,Whale fossils found with tiny ear bones reveal for the first time how the ancestors of whales and dolphins developed their acute underwater hearing.
Sci/Tech,"In the new movie <i>Danny Deckchair,</i> a truck driver ties party balloons to a chair and flies away. It's called cluster ballooning, and believe it or not, it's a real sport."
Sci/Tech,"Tonight's annual Perseid meteor shower is likely to be a spectacular show of shooting stars zipping across the night sky, according to astronomers."
Sci/Tech,Rogue waves #151;eight or more stories or higher #151;are freaks of the ocean once thought to be tall tales told by sailors. But now scientists have satellite evidence that the massive upwellings are not only real but also fairly common.
Sci/Tech,What did the first Olympians eat? Food historians are scouring ancient texts to find out.
Sci/Tech,"Armed poachers from Sudan have been raiding and destroying neighboring Central African Republic's wildlife resources for years. Now, with the help of a militant U.S. conservationist, the CAR populace is arming and training itself to fight back."
Sci/Tech,"Nude athletes, performance-enhancing lizard meat, and animal sacrifices are just a few of the things that separate the ancient Olympics from the modern games, says the author of <i>The Naked Olympics.</i>"
Sci/Tech,"Global warming is threatening travel destinations worldwide. What's more, travelers themselves are contributing to it. Find out what you can do about it."
Sci/Tech,"Why did a Lake Tahoe-area peak move dramatically late last year? A new report says magma deep below surged upward, forcing the mountain to rise."
Sci/Tech,"With an influx of chimps previously used as laboratory animals, Florida's Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care is transforming into the largest chimp sanctuary in the world #151;almost overnight."
Sci/Tech,"Locusts are commonly associated with plagues, food shortages, and death. But they are also inspiring what may be the next wave in lifesaving collision-avoidance systems."
Sci/Tech,"  An unpiloted Russian cargo ship linked up the International Space Station this morning to deliver almost three tons of food, fuel, oxygen, water and supplies to the residents onboard.     The ISS Progress 15 craft automatically docked to the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 12:01 a.m..."
Sci/Tech,"By BILL KACZOR    PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- A former dormitory converted to classrooms at the Pensacola Naval Air Station was dedicated Friday to two Columbia astronauts who were among the seven who died in the shuttle disaster Feb..."
Sci/Tech,"  The days of doctors making house calls may seem like ancient history for most patients in North America, but in October, three astronauts and a Canadian doctor will test the latest concepts in long distance house calls using a unique underwater laboratory.     The ability to conduct long distance health care such as telemonitoring and telerobotic surgery could be key to maintaining the wellness of future spacefarers and responding to medical emergencies on the International Space Station, the moon or Mars..."
Sci/Tech,"The famous Orson Welles' radio broadcast of ""The War of the Worlds"" is about to hit the big screen, as film moguls Spielberg and Cruise bring the H.G. Wells' classic back into the popular imagination. Are we so clever today not be duped?"
Sci/Tech,Ray Observatory    A NASA Chandra X ray Observatory image has revealed a complex of several intergalactic hot gas clouds in the process of merging.     The superb Chandra spatial resolution made it possible to distinguish individual galaxies from the massive clouds of hot gas...
Sci/Tech,"  In this unusual image, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures a rare view of the celestial equivalent of a geode  a gas cavity carved by the stellar wind and intense ultraviolet radiation from a hot young star.    Real geodes are baseball sized, hollow rocks that start out as bubbles in volcanic or sedimentary rock..."
Sci/Tech,"by Harry Bortman    In this second and final part of the interview, Lunine explains how Huygens may help scientists understand the origin of life on Earth, even if it doesn't detect life on Titan.    Astrobiology Magazine -- Titan is the only moon in our solar system with an atmosphere, and it is the organic chemistry that has been detected in that atmosphere that has sparked the imagination of planetary scientists like Lunine..."
Sci/Tech,"MAUNA KEA, Hawaii -- The sharpest image ever taken of a dust disk around another star has revealed structures in the disk which are signs of unseen planets.     Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"Marshall Space Flight Center -- On August 12, 1999, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory opened its sunshade doors for the first time, allowing celestial X-ray light to reach the observatory's mirrors. This one small step for the observatory proved to be a giant leap for science as Chandra began its mission to shed new light on a violent, mysterious universe invisible to the human eye..."
Sci/Tech,"Globular star clusters are like spherical cathedrals of light -- collections of millions of stars lumped into a space only a few dozen light-years across. If the Earth resided within a globular cluster, our night sky would be alight with thousands of stars more brilliant than Sirius."
Sci/Tech,"By S. SRINIVASAN    BANGALORE, India (AP) -- India is rethinking its plan to send a man to the moon by 2015, as the mission would cost a lot of money and yield very little in return, the national space agency said Thursday..."
Sci/Tech,"  ESAs quartet of space weather watchers, Cluster, has discovered vortices of ejected solar material high above the Earth.     The superheated gases trapped in these structures are probably tunnelling their way into the Earths magnetic bubble, the magnetosphere..."
Sci/Tech,"by Henry Bortman     Jonathan Lunine, professor of planetary science and physics at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona, has long been fascinated by Saturn's largest moon, Titan. In this first part of the interview, Lunine explains what scientists hope to learn from Huygens..."
Sci/Tech,"The Milky Way is a vast, diverse neighborhood. If you're hoping to find Earthlike planets that may harbor life, you'll need to narrow the search. Stars are a good place to start, because the dusty discs around stars spawn young planets."
Sci/Tech,"By ELAINE KURTENBACH    SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- Chinese astronauts are in the final stages of preparing for a manned space mission that will orbit the globe 14 times before returning to Earth, a state-run newspaper reported Thursday.    The launch, expected sometime this month, will initially send a manned craft, the Shenzhou 5, into an oval orbit that at its closest will be 125 miles from Earth, the Liberation Daily reported, citing ""relevant channels.""    After circling the earth several times, the ship will enter an orbit at about 220 miles from earth, the report said..."
Sci/Tech,"  Thirty days before its historic return to Earth with NASA's first samples from space since the Apollo missions, the Genesis spacecraft successfully completed its twentieth trajectory maneuver.     At 12:00 Universal Time (5:00 a.m..."
Sci/Tech,"  A lunar orbiter that Japan had planned to launch this year could face further delays, possibly until next year or later, because of a funding shortfall and problems developing the probe's information gathering capabilities, Japan's space agency said Wednesday.    The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, released a report to a government run commission explaining expected delays to the launch of the  $135 million Lunar A probe..."
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW (AP) -- A Russian cargo ship loaded with supplies and equipment blasted off from the Baikonour cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday headed for the international space station, a Russian space official said.    The Progress M-50 ship took off at 1:03 a.m..."
Sci/Tech,"The annual Perseid meteor shower is coming, and forecasters say it could be unusually good. Like bugs streaking down the side window of a moving car, colorful Perseid Earthgrazers could put on a pleasing show after sunset this week."
Sci/Tech,"(AP) -- NASA's chief is urging his Hubble Space Telescope team to press ahead with plans for a robotic repair mission to the aging observatory, saying, ""Let's go save the Hubble.""    Administrator Sean O'Keefe says he will ask Congress for money to accomplish the job. He estimates it will take about \$1 billion to \$1.6 billion to develop and launch a robot to make the needed upgrades to keep the popular telescope running and to get it out of orbit once its work is through..."
Sci/Tech,"UC Davis -- A new method for looking at the composition of comets using ground-based telescopes has been developed by chemists at UC Davis. Remnants from the formation of our solar system, the makeup of comets gives clues about how the Earth and other planets formed..."
Sci/Tech,"A new image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the shimmering embers of a dying star, and in their midst a mysterious doughnut-shaped ring. The dying star is part of a ""planetary nebula"" called NGC 246. When a star like our own Sun begins to run out of fuel, its core shrinks and heats up, boiling off the star's outer layers."
Sci/Tech,"Advice on how to get a good night's slumber and avoid future heart trouble    HealthDayNews -- Lack of sleep can cause more than drowsiness; it can contribute to a number of health problems.    Short-term effects of lack of sleep include increases in blood pressure and levels of stress hormones, according to an article in the August issue of the Harvard Heart Letter..."
Sci/Tech,"By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Gather together some diners who are trying to lose weight, then sit back and listen to the debate.    Almost anyone who's on a diet -- or at least one that's working -- is convinced his or her plan is the best..."
Sci/Tech,"Clouds help regulate the Earths climate by reflecting sunlight into space, thus cooling the surface. When cloud patterns change, they modify the Earths energy balance in turn, and temperatures on the Earths surface."
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Last year's influenza vaccine was far from a perfect match against the virus that sickened people, but it offered more protection from the illness than experts had previously thought.    In very young children, the shot was found to be 25 percent to 49 percent effective in preventing influenza-like illness, which is a suspected case of flu that wasn't confirmed in a laboratory..."
Sci/Tech,"As the 2004 Summer Olympics officially get underway Friday with an international broadcast of the opening ceremonies, health experts expect the Athens games to inspire couch potatoes to become more active. But, experts caution, amateurs, particularly sedentary ones, should not jump into a new sports activity without sufficient preparation."
Sci/Tech,"By KRISTA LARSON     SAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- While the tennis courts at Kennedy Park are bare on a hot afternoon, parents keep dropping off teenagers at the skate park, home to all the day's action..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rats can become drug addicts. That's important to know, scientists say, and has taken a long time to prove..."
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Contrary to popular belief, not all kids who are allergic to insect stings outgrow their sensitivity.    Some people whose allergies left them in fear of bees, wasps, and the like as children still react to their stings as adults, but a new study offers relief: Allergy shots given in childhood can protect them for up to 20 years..."
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON     WASHINGTON (AP) -- ""Cues from chatter"" gathered around the world are raising concerns that terrorists might try to attack the domestic food and drug supply, particularly illegally imported prescription drugs, acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Lester M. Crawford says..."
Sci/Tech,"His hand on a toggle switch and his eyes on a computer screen, Oregon State University graduate student Anthony Kirincich uses an array of scientific instruments to probe the vibrant waters of the Pacific. He is searching for the absence of life."
Sci/Tech,"The prospect that a tropical storm and a hurricane - or possibly two hurricanes - could strike Florida on the same day is something meteorologists say they have never seen. ""It's almost unheard of,"" state meteorologist Ben Nelson said."
Sci/Tech,"  An obese Massachusetts woman and her 8 month old fetus died of complications 18 months after stomach stapling surgery, an apparent first that is leading to warnings about the risks of pregancy soon after the surgery..."
Sci/Tech,"T. rex was one of the largest meat-eaters ever to walk the land when it died out some 65 million years ago. At an elephant-like 6 tons, it stretched about 40 feet to 45 feet long and measured about 13 feet tall at the hip. The adult skull alone was 5 feet long, with teeth up to a foot long."
Sci/Tech,"By EMMA ROSS     LONDON (AP) -- Britain granted its first license for human cloning Wednesday, more than three years after becoming the first nation to authorize the technique to produce stem cells for medical research.    A team of researchers at Newcastle University hope eventually to create insulin-producing cells that could be transplanted into diabetic patients..."
Sci/Tech,"By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- A new anti-clotting drug for people having artery-opening procedures lowers the rate of complications, gets patients out of the hospital faster, and probably saves lives, a study finds.    And it saves money to boot, says Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"The tiniest blood vessels of the eye can provide a glimpse that may warn of future high blood pressure, Australian researchers report. That finding comes from a computerized analysis of special camera images of the retina, an experimental technique."
Sci/Tech,"By LINDSEY TANNER     CHICAGO (AP) -- Scientists say they are making headway in developing a vaccine against a common strep germ, the cause of millions of sore throats as well as a deadly but uncommon flesh-eating disease.    A test of an experimental vaccine in just 28 people prompted an immune response with no serious side effects, but it's still not known if the shot would keep people from catching the strep germ..."
Sci/Tech,By MARK STEVENSON      MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican authorities are investigating the sale of fake or substandard medicine in a border town so popular among Americans seeking cheap medications that it has more pharmacies than streets.    U.S...
Sci/Tech,"In the first trial of its kind, Austrian researchers have achieved success with an allergy vaccine using genetically engineered pollen. The findings are reported in this week's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."
Sci/Tech,"By RON FOURNIER    LANGHORNE, Pa. (AP) -- First lady Laura Bush defended her husband's policy on embryonic stem cell research Monday, calling Democratic rival John Kerry's criticism ""ridiculous"" and accusing proponents of overstating the potential for medical breakthroughs..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD      WASHINGTON (AP) -- Four-month-old Damaris Ochoa was near death, born with an enlarged heart that was quickly giving out. Obtaining a transplant in time was a long shot..."
Sci/Tech,"By IRA DREYFUSS     WASHINGTON (AP) -- The typical vending machine fare consists of chocolate bars and potato chips, leaving few options for people seeking low-calorie or low-salt snacks.    That is changing now as companies develop markets for products they expect to satisfy both nutritionists and consumers..."
Sci/Tech,McKinsey says a post-boom tech industry can profit mightily by taking stock in the operations of many slower-growth industries.
Sci/Tech,KnowledgeWharton goes inside the IT conundrum to examine why capital spending--and corporate confidence--remains low.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: AMD starts shipping 90-nanometer chips...ABC.com to air on Real's SuperPass...Lenovo revenue grows, but problems persist."
Sci/Tech,"Says certain documents, which Oracle and others want to keep from eyes of rivals, may be necessary to decide case."
Sci/Tech,"IT workers' confidence in the employment market kept growing in July, but techies are less happy with actual jobs than workers overall."
Sci/Tech,Authors of a performance review tell the beleaguered state government it could save millions of dollars by adopting open-source software and Internet-based phone calling.
Sci/Tech,That's the research firm's verdict on Microsoft's stripped-down Starter Edition for developing countries.
Sci/Tech,Company looks to juice its application server business with a version tuned for smaller organizations.
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Charles Cooper asks what it is about Microsoft that pushes so many people straight over the edge?
Sci/Tech,"Plus: Dell meets expectations...Storage, servers bruise HP earnings...Healthy sales lift Cisco's profit."
Sci/Tech,The chipmaker appears to have met its most recent deadline for production of the smaller-featured chips.
Sci/Tech,China's largest PC maker sees surge in profits but loses market share to multinational companies.
Sci/Tech,CEO says firm saw no sales slowdown. Could results help calm waters after bad news from HP and Cisco?
Sci/Tech,"HP and Cisco spooked investors with recent comments about sales, but analysts say the overall tech market is still inching along."
Sci/Tech,"Company follows up on promise of ""immediate management changes"" after disappointing earnings report, CNET News.com has learned."
Sci/Tech,"When heir apparent Paul Otellini takes the reins, what will the chipmaker look like?"
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue's ""dinosaur"" mainframe business gets a boost with a European customer consolidating SAP applications using Linux."
Sci/Tech,Former Gateway executive to lead consumer marketing efforts at Hewlett-Packard.
Sci/Tech,"Windows beats Linux in total cost of 'ownership.' Hold on, that's not a good thing."
Sci/Tech,"Despite age-old Olympic truce known as the ekecheiria, or ""holding of hands,"" security experts aren't taking any chances.\"
Sci/Tech,The Norwegian hacker famous for cracking DVD encryption reveals the public key for AirPort Express.
Sci/Tech,Proposed tech standard would verify senders' IP addresses to cut malicious phishing and annoying Viagra pitches.
Sci/Tech,Securify founder Taher Elgamal says a patchwork mentality has effectively turned network security into an IT budget black hole.
Sci/Tech,"A year after the MSBlast worm, the software giant releases SP2 for Windows XP. Would it have stopped the fast-spreading virus?"
Sci/Tech,"The 19-year-old faces up to 37 months in prison after admitting to creating the ""MSBlast.B"" variant."
Sci/Tech,The patch fixes a flaw in the e-mail server software that could be used to get access to in-boxes and information.
Sci/Tech,A vulnerability in AOL's instant messenger could allow attacks. Also: A new Bagle variant rumbles across the Net.
Sci/Tech,"Attackers could bombard PCs using instant messenger's ""away"" feature. AOL says a fix is imminent."
Sci/Tech,Major cell phone infrastructure provider plans to use HP's telecom software in 3G mobile network gear.
Sci/Tech,Not all of the cable company's broadband subscribers got a recent hike in bandwidth.
Sci/Tech,Nortel scores its first major wireless deal with an Indian service provider.
Sci/Tech,A possible Trojan horse hidden in an illegal cell-phone game hits smart phones using the Symbian operating system.
Sci/Tech,"VoIP company suffers ""delays,"" the second glitch in two weeks. Those affected are told to reboot their adaptors."
Sci/Tech,"Networking consortium submits proposal for faster Wi-Fi, as battle lines are drawn between rival groups."
Sci/Tech,Some Net phone users who are also broadband subscribers aren't receiving incoming calls. AT #38;T plans to release patch.
Sci/Tech,"In a tough scrimmage against resurgent Baby Bells, the broadband pioneer flips open the VoIP playbook."
Sci/Tech,"Freescale Semiconductor starts shipping its XS110 chip, which will help consumers to connect devices wirelessly."
Sci/Tech,FCC says cellular carriers are working on extending the walkie-talkie feature to Wi-Fi networks--which could mean to VoIP phones.
Sci/Tech,The separation of PalmOne and PalmSource will be complete with Eric Benhamou's resignation as the latter's chairman.
Sci/Tech,"Next-generation DVD specification approved, clearing way for manufacturers to produce read-only disks."
Sci/Tech,"PortalPlayer, whose chip powers Apple's MP3 player, files for IPO. Paperwork gives glimpse of potential evolution of iPod."
Sci/Tech,Electronics giant develops new television technology to attack core business from a new angle.
Sci/Tech,Handheld maker says it will close down its Palm.Net wireless e-mail and Web service soon.
Sci/Tech,Bundle of professional video editing applications includes new Motion special-effects software.
Sci/Tech,New imaging software is making eyes at those squinty camera-phone pictures.
Sci/Tech,Want to get into the market for DVD players? Intense competition and standardization mean that you might make more as a mime.
Sci/Tech,Firm brings tech already used in phones and laptops to desktops. Screen creates different pixel images for each eye.
Sci/Tech,"In a report this week, the U.S. Department of Energy said inventory controls at the Los Alamos National Laboratory were not robust enough, and some computers were never entered into the lab's inventory database."
Sci/Tech,Circuit City this week bucked the trend of retailers opting for Windows-based point-of-sale systems by announcing plans to migrate to Linux-based IBM cash registers at its 600 stores.
Sci/Tech,"Edward Yourdon, a co-founder of the Cutter Consortium, says in an upcoming book that the threat of offshore outsourcing isn't restricted to U.S. software development jobs but to all kinds of knowledge work."
Sci/Tech,"Software company executives at a CIBC World Markets conference this week cited a variety of reasons for why June sales slowed, from record oil prices to steep software discounting and regulatory distractions on accounting deadlines."
Sci/Tech,"The voice-over-IP market is growing, and by next year, 50 of all lines installed in the U.S. are expected to rely on VoIP technology -- despite continuing concerns that installations can be costly."
Sci/Tech,"If there's one thing the Atos Origin SA team understands as lead contractor for the Olympic IT infrastructure, it's that you must learn from your mistakes."
Sci/Tech,"Though BEA Systems signed 18 licensing deals worth \$1 million and added 488 new customers during the quarter, licensing revenue dropped to \$116.3 million."
Sci/Tech,"Security experts said that while the new Service Pack 2 for Windows XP will bolster the operating system's security, hackers will still find a way to exploit any flaws."
Sci/Tech,"Officials at Sun Microsystems, Javalobby, and Infravio this week revealed initiatives positioned as advances in either Java development or Web services consumption."
Sci/Tech,"Leading ISPs, anti-spam vendors, and e-mail software companies are moving quickly to add support for the Microsoft-backed anti-spam technology standard Sender ID, even as some e-mail experts raise doubts that the technology will work."
Sci/Tech,Packard blindsided analysts with news that its third  and fourth quarter earnings would badly miss estimates primarily because of problems in its server and storage division.
Sci/Tech," Online auction giant eBay Inc. has acquired a 25 percent stake in San Francisco classified advertisements Web site Craigslist, the companies said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s (AMD Inc.'s) 90-nanometer notebook processors are on their way to customers, according to a research note published by Goldman Sachs   Co. Thursday.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/ibmpseries;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9824455;9690404;u?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9473681;9688522;d?http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/campaigns/boardroom/index.html?ca=pSeries met=boardroom me=E P_Creative=P_InfoW_RSS"">Introducing IBM eServer p5 systems.</a><br/>Powered by IBMs most advanced 64-bit microprocessor (POWER5(tm)), p5 systems can run UNIX and Linux simultaneously. Learn more about eServer p5 systems.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"A rule prohibiting mobile-phone spam adopted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) earlier this month doesn't prohibit phone-to-phone text messaging, but FCC officials believe the new rule, combined with a 13-year-old law, should protect U.S. mobile phone customers against unsolicited commercial e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"Eric Benhamou will resign as chairman of PalmSource Inc. on Oct. 28, the company announced Friday. The company said it expects he will continue in his role as chairman of sister company PalmOne Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. is opening the auction for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, with plans to announce the pricing of its stock next week."
Sci/Tech,"  If there's one thing the Atos Origin SA team understands as lead contractor for the Olympic IT infrastructure, it's that you must learn from your mistakes."
Sci/Tech,Auction company is apparently drawn to the classifieds model pioneered by community resource site.
Sci/Tech,"Some say Win XP SP2 enhancements cause conflicts, don't protect as claimed."
Sci/Tech,Earliest adopters of updated program should download again to ensure full security.
Sci/Tech,Mobile phones are target of virus traveling through illegal version of the game Mosquitos.
Sci/Tech,HDTV Wonder snags free high-definition transmissions for budget viewing.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft partners with Blockbuster Online, CinemaNow, and MovieTickets.com on one-stop entertainment portal."
Sci/Tech,"Little fallout reported from service pack, but maybe it's because everyone's being cautious."
Sci/Tech,"AOL courts novices, Spanish-speakers with budget PC that includes a year of AOL service."
Sci/Tech,Students design mobile data-access system for health-care workers.
Sci/Tech,Teen faces prison for unleashing malicious variant of MS Blaster worm last year.
Sci/Tech,"Task force plans antispam campaign, from education to cross-border legal efforts."
Sci/Tech,"Networked multifunction devices share PC vulnerabilities to worms, hackers."
Sci/Tech,Prototype 90-nanometer radio chip promises more power than current CMOS technology.
Sci/Tech,Services try different approaches to sender authentication to halt spam.
Sci/Tech,"Spammers aren't ducking antispam laws by operating offshore, they're just ignoring it."
Sci/Tech,Wireless devices slip past anti-gadget policies to open a new communications channel to lawmakers.
Sci/Tech,"Intuit tweaks personal finance tool's usability, but update isn't essential if you're running a recent version."
Sci/Tech,"New 2300MP digital model offers high brightness and resolution, at a low price."
Sci/Tech,"Locally focused group ""metro"" blogs -- compilations of events, reflections, recommendations, news and complaints -- are emerging to put a number of big cities in intimate, street-level relief."
Sci/Tech,"By Jeffrey Gold    PATERSON, N.J.(AP) - A state judge ordered Toys ""R"" Us and Amazon.com to work together so the online retailer can abide by her order requiring Amazon to keep sellers on its Web site from listing products to which Toys ""R"" Us, which also markets through Amazon, has exclusive rights.     Superior Court Judge Margaret M..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. (GOOG) forged ahead with its IPO auction Friday, even as the online search engine leader acknowledged a newly published magazine interview with its founders contained misleading information."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Online auctioneer eBay Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"Stuffing something in a public locker usually isn't a memorable experience. You drop a coin, take the key and move on. But at the Statue of Liberty, recently reopened after a two-year closure, stashing a package offers a glimpse into the future. To rent, close and reopen lockers, visitors touch an electronic reader that scans fingerprints."
Sci/Tech,"By MATT SLAGLE    DALLAS (AP) -- Offering a stark counterpoint to rival Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Inc. (DELL) reported a nearly 30 percent jump in net income as strong sales of printers, servers and notched double-digit gains in overseas markets..."
Sci/Tech,By MICHAEL LIEDTKE     SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google Inc. (GOOG)'s highly anticipated IPO faced a possible stumbling block Thursday with the release of a Playboy interview that the online search engine leader's co-founders gave just before the company filed its plans raise \$3 billion with its stock offering...
Sci/Tech,  The Norwegian hacker famed for developing DVD encryption cracking software has apparently struck again   this time breaking the locks on Apple Computer Inc...
Sci/Tech,"By MATT MOORE    ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Amid the roar of the crowd, the silence of the phones can be deafening. As thousands of athletes, spectators, journalists, officials and more descend on the Greek capital ahead of the Aug..."
Sci/Tech,"The ring sits in the spotlight of a tense, packed auditorium and the jittery fighters await the bell at their red and blue corners. Like any fight, there's always the danger of a punishing uppercut or left hook. But these boxers have even more worries  like battery failure and software bugs."
Sci/Tech,"By GENE JOHNSON    SEATTLE (AP) -- A Minnesota high school senior pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to unleashing a variant of the ""Blaster"" Internet worm, which crippled more than a million computers last summer.    Jeffrey Lee Parson, 19, of Hopkins, Minn., is likely to face 18 months to three years behind bars after pleading guilty to one count of intentionally causing or attempting to cause damage to a protected computer..."
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL     (AP) -- With the latest update to Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s Windows XP operating system, personal computers will soon join parents, bosses, teachers and spouses as a source of nagging in your life..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced Wednesday it would offer a low-cost starter edition of its Windows XP operating system in Asia starting in October, as it strives to hold onto market share facing erosion from the open-source Linux system and software piracy."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. (GOOG) will close the registration process for its IPO auction Thursday, setting the stage for the online search engine leader's hotly anticipated stock market debut. Google plans to launch an unusual auction to sell 25.7 million shares shortly after closing the registration."
Sci/Tech,By JIM SALTER      ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A company driven out of business by Hollywood and the video game industry over its DVD- and computer game-copying software has reached a settlement with the motion picture industry...
Sci/Tech,By YURI KAGEYAMA     TOKYO (AP) -- The head of Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s Japan unit acknowledged Tuesday that the U.S...
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG     SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Hoping to spur a 3-D revolution, Sharp Systems of America introduced Monday a new flat-panel computer display designed to deliver eye-popping images without the need for special glasses..."
Sci/Tech,Online search engine leader Google Inc. (GOOG) will surrender more than \$300 million of its stock to Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) in a settlement that removes a legal threat hanging over its IPO at the expense of enriching a nettlesome rival.
Sci/Tech,"By MIRON VAROUHAKIS      ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- If you're planning on attending this month's Olympic Games, you'd best be careful what you say and do in public.    Software will be watching and listening..."
Sci/Tech,"By JUSTIN POPE     (AP) -- After a recent legal setback, a California company that claims its patents cover the streaming video technology used by adult Web sites is boosting efforts to collect money from a very different group of streaming video users: colleges and universities.    Newport Beach, Calif.-based Acacia Media Technologies Corp..."
Sci/Tech,"The peak time for dates from hell in New York City is Friday at 8 p.m. - judging by the cell phone calls delivering emergency excuses to bolt. Truth is, they're fake ""rescue"" calls - now being offered by two cell phone providers, Cingular Wireless and Virgin Mobile USA."
Sci/Tech,By MICHAEL J. MARTINEZ      NEW YORK (AP) -- Ever read a company's Security and Exchange Commission filings? No? Consider yourself lucky...
Sci/Tech,"Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: SEMPO Next Steps   Mike Grehan's Second SEMPO Article - Overture Bidding Cap - PPC Question for Merchants - SEO Firm Ordered to Refund Fees, Pay Fine - Tracking Past Links   Traffic? - Google Settles Overture Patent Dispute - Advice on Site Structure"
Sci/Tech,Doing in-depth investigation of a web site?  Whois.sc offers a wealth of detail about the people and technology behind just about any web site on the planet.
Sci/Tech,"Forget bookmarks: Web content managers allow you to create your own personal, searchable cache of web pages."
Sci/Tech,Tired of those unwelcome pests that invade your computer without permission? Banish intrusive spyware and tracking cookies with Yahoo's newly upgraded toolbar.
Sci/Tech,Google and Yahoo announced today that they have resolved two contentious issues between the companies. 
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Live Reports from Search Engine Strategies San Jose 2004 - PPC Bounce Rate - Google AdWords Myths - After SEMPO: Should We Start a Trade Association? - Search Inventory vs. Conversion - Terra Sells Lycos at Yard Sale Price
Sci/Tech,"eBay Buys 25 of craiglist\\eBay Inc. today purchased a 25 percent pre-existing minority stake in San Francisco-based craigslist, a popular online network of classified ads and forums. The 25 stake was purchased from a former craigslist employee who first contacted eBay with the proposed sale, according to craigslist officials.\\With dedicated ..."
Sci/Tech,"Getting Around Search Engine Optimization Roadblocks\\Today, I will cover the most difficult technologies and techniques to work with. While each of these technologies, techniques and designs have a useful purpose for web-designers, webmasters and general office staff tasked with keeping the site up to date, they each also present problems ..."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Marketing Mistakes Retailers Need to Avoid\\According to a recent survey conducted by Shop.org and Forrester, in 2003, online retail sales jumped 51 to reach \$114 billion with 79 of all online retailers (etailers) were profitable. Online sales are expected to reach 6.6 percent of total retail sales in ..."
Sci/Tech,"Does Playboy Interview Violate Google IPO?\\On the day of the IPO comes more Google controversy - Google rsquo;s founders will appear in an upcoming issue of Playboy magazine. Although the interview was apparently held before the IPO hype,  the Playboy interview may have broken US Securities laws over pre-IPO  #8220;quiet ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google IPO Bidding Opens\\Google's IPO bidding is officially open. Google and its underwriters expect to open the auction for the shares of Google rsquo;s Class A common stock at 9:00 a.m. EST (press time) on Friday, August 13, 2004. Google bidders must have obtained a bidder ID from ipo.google.com if you ..."
Sci/Tech,"Claria Cancels \$150 million IPO\Contextual advertising and pop up company Claria Corp. has canceled plans for a \$150 million initial public offering due to ""current market conditions,"" it said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.\\Claria, which filed its original prospectus in April of this year, had not disclosed the number ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google IPO Registration Ends Today\\Google has set their IPO registration deadline at today for investors to register for the Google initial public offering.\\Investors wishing to participate in Google's initial public offering have until 5 pm today to register for the auction at ipo.google.com, according to a statement issued Tuesday on ..."
Sci/Tech,"About the Google IPO\\For the past nine months the financial and Internet world has been watching Google in anticipation of what could be the largest Initial Public Offering of stock in history. If you are reading this column and have not been living on Mars for the past year, you ..."
Sci/Tech,"Avoid Search Engine Blacklisting\\The best way to avoid being blacklisted by the search engines is to avoid using some questionable techniques that were once popular to gain high rankings. Even if your website is not blacklisted by using some of the techniques below, it may be penalized (buried in the ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Index Database to be Archived?\\TechDirt reports that the San Jose Mercury News is running an article about Brewster Kahle's Internet Archive - Archive.org. While he's been profiled many times before, the one interesting tidbit to slip out this time is that Kahle has asked Google to donate their database ..."
Sci/Tech,The FCC acknowledges that the government-mandated network that lets officials interrupt radio and television broadcasts in an emergency  is vulnerable to electronic tampering.\
Sci/Tech,Britain's top cybercrime fighters have joined up with the banking industry today in warning of the latest attempt to defraud online banking customers.\
Sci/Tech,British boffins have developed wallpaper that blocks Wi-Fi traffic but still allows other wireless transmissions to pass through in a bid to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data via the WLAN.\
Sci/Tech,"The purpose of this article is to analyze a public exploit in a lab environment, see the alerts generated by an intrusion detection system, and then do some packet analysis of the malicious binary in order to better understand it."
Sci/Tech,"This article discusses Network Access Quarantine Control with Windows Server 2003, which allows administrators to quarantine mobile users before giving them full network access, by first ensuring these machines are up-to-date according to a baseline security model."
Sci/Tech,In this article we will look at a means to bypass the access control restrictions of a company's router or firewall.  This information is intended to provide help for those who are legitimately testing the security of a network (whether they are in-house expertise or outside consultants).
Sci/Tech,"This third and final part of the wireless pen-test series looks at how to mitigate the security risks outlined in the previous articles, and then looks at some proposed solutions currently in front of the IETF."
Sci/Tech,Step away from all the vendor hype. The one device that will always be the best tool for information security is a competent security professional.
Sci/Tech,Service Pack 2 for XP represents a sea change in Microsoft's security posture. Here's why you should ignore the naysayers and start planning your upgrade.\
Sci/Tech,"A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to infecting thousands of businesses and U.S. government computers with the Blaster B virus.\\Jeffrey Lee Parson of Hopkins, Minnesot..."
Sci/Tech,"Against an impossible deadline, a small team at Sony Cinematics Solutions Group created a two-minute animated promo to prove that a tech-savvy group could do dazzling broadcast work. Aug 13"
Sci/Tech,"Apple has begun shipping Motion, which delivers high-performance, real-time motion graphics design and integration with Final Cut Pro HD and DVD Studio Pro 3, at a breakthrough price of \$299. Aug 10"
Sci/Tech,"Production Suite, essential software suite for film and video that delivers real-time production tools in one comprehensive and integrated package, combines Final Cut Pro HD, Motion and DVD Studio Pro 3. Production Suite is available now for a suggested retail price of \$1,299. Aug 10"
Sci/Tech,"The iTunes Music Store now has more than one million songs available for download in the US, the first online digital music service to offer consumers a million-song catalog. Aug 10"
Sci/Tech,"Analyzing the success of the iPod mini in Japan, JapanConsuming writes,  #147;The iPod mini is in fact one of those all too rare examples of an ideal product for the Japanese market. It is a product that does something useful, does it really well, and looks terrific too. None of these factors on their own is enough to make the iPod mini a success; their combination, through deft and creative implementation of function, is what makes the difference. Add in some tried and tested limited supply marketing, a store that looks as good as Louis Vuitton and a high impact award winning advertising campaign that has covered Tokyo in pink, green and yellow for weeks, and some of the reasons for the iPod mini phenomenon can be understood. #148; Aug 10"
Sci/Tech," #147;No other DVD authoring program in the \$500 price class is capable of creating such stunning, highly creative DVDs as Apple #146;s DVD Studio Pro 3, #148; writes PC Magazine.  #147;For video pros looking to take their productions to the next level, it #146;s worth a serious look. #148; Aug 4"
Sci/Tech,"Dr. Mario Roederer and Adam Treister at Stanford University wrote FlowJo, Mac OS X analysis software for flow cytometers, high-speed, automated microscopes. Today, some 15,000 to 20,000 cytometers in use are Mac based. Aug 3"
Sci/Tech,Attendees at this year #146;s PowerSchool University ramped up their student information system skills with the new PowerSchool 4.0 and augmented their development activities through peer networking. Aug 3
Sci/Tech,Guitar Player magazine announced during the summer NAMM show in Nashville that it has awarded GarageBand the magazine #146;s reader #146;s choice for Best Software of 2004. Jul 29
Sports," Michael Phelps took care of qualifying for the Olympic 200 meter freestyle semifinals Sunday, and then found out he had been added to the American team for the evening's 400 freestyle relay final. Phelps' rivals Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband and teammate Klete Keller were faster than the teenager in the 200 free preliminaries."
Sports," Wily Mo Pena homered twice and drove in four runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Diego Padres 11 5 on Saturday night. San Diego was knocked out of a share of the NL wild card lead with the loss and Chicago's victory over Los Angeles earlier in the day."
Sports," National Basketball Association players trying to win a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal for the United States have gotten the wake up call that the ""Dream Team"" days are done even if supporters have not."
Sports," The Cleveland Indians pulled within one game of the AL Central lead, scoring four runs in the first inning and beating the Minnesota Twins 7 1 Saturday night behind home runs by Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez."
Sports," Kevin Hartman made seven saves for Los Angeles, and Jon Busch had two saves for Columbus as the Galaxy and Crew played to a 0 0 tie Saturday night."
Sports," Southern California will begin defense of its first national title in 31 years as the No. 1 team in the nation. The Trojans earned the top spot in the preseason Associated Press poll released Saturday by receiving 48 of 65 first place votes and 1,603 points."
Sports," Italy's Flavia Pennetta won the Idea Prokom Open for her first WTA Tour title, beating Klara Koukalova of the Czech Republic 7 5, 3 6, 6 3 Saturday after French Open champion Anastasia Myskina withdrew before the semifinals because of a rib injury."
Sports," Michael Phelps, his first gold medal  safely gathered in, eased through the next phase of his  monumental Olympic challenge in the heats of the 200 meters  freestyle Sunday but the immensity of the task ahead was clear."
Sports, A diplomatic wrangle of Olympic  proportions was avoided Sunday when Iranian world judo champion  Arash Miresmaeili failed to make the weight for his clash with  an Israeli opponent.
Sports," Tiger Woods failed to make  the most of a red hot start in the U.S. PGA Championship third  round on Saturday, having to settle for a three under par 69."
Sports," But for a decision that enraged her  coach, LaTasha Colander might have been the Marion Jones of the  Athens Olympics."
Sports, John Olerud sunk his former team by  recording a two run single in the eighth inning to drive in the  go ahead runs which earned the New York Yankees a 6 4 win over  the host Seattle Mariners in the American League Saturday.   
Sports, Chipper Jones cracked two homers and  Julio Franco's two run double in the seventh inning drove in  the winning runs as the streaking Atlanta Braves downed the St.  Louis Cardinals 9 7 in the National League Saturday.
Sports," The honor of Greece lies above  individual athletes and no backstage antics should compromise  it, Greek media said Sunday, after the country's top athletes  were suspended from the team under a cloud of doping suspicion."
Sports," The United States beat Canada in a world  best time to qualify for the final of the men's Olympic eights  race Sunday, as the two crews renewed their fierce rivalry in  front of a raucous crowd at Schinias."
Sports,"Avoiding the late trouble that knocked other contenders off track, Vijay Singh held a one-stroke lead over Justin Leonard heading into the final round of the P.G.A. Championship."
Sports,John Olerud reveled in his return to Safeco Field by slapping a two-run single that lifted the Yankees and saved Esteban Loaiza from a defeat.
Sports,Family Day in the Fens means fun and games to most folks. Players toddle around the bases with wide-eyed kids. Mothers beam. Children smile. All is bliss on the sun-splashed emerald lawn.
Sports,"The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez , who missed Friday night's game with the flu and stayed back at the team hotel yesterday, dropped his appeal of a four-game suspension issued for his involvement in the July 24 brawl at Boston and began serving the penalty. He won't be eligible to play until Thursday at Minnesota."
Sports,"Kerry Wood homered and allowed four hits in eight innings, leading the Chicago Cubs over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-0, yesterday."
Sports,"With Scott Williamson bracing for a potentially grim diagnosis of his latest elbow injury, the Red Sox last night appeared poised to move on without him as Curtis Leskanic inched closer to rejoining the club. The Sox initially indicated they would make an announcement last night on Williamson's injury but changed their position during the first inning of the game ..."
Sports,"Player introductions at the final Citizens Bank Summer Caravan stop produced an awkward moment. Walter McCarty and Raef LaFrentz were the featured guests for the free basketball clinic at the Cambridge Family YMCA late last week. McCarty's presence yielded chants of  quot;Walter, Walter quot; from the crowd of 125 kids. LaFrentz left the young fans wondering,  quot;Who is he? quot; The projected ..."
Sports,"  Perched high on the bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, Whistling Straits is a massive, windswept landscape, as large a golf course as  $40 million can buy. It is complete with sand dunes that could double as ski slopes and deep bunkers that should require elevators."
Sports,"  Star sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were suspended yesterday from the Greek Olympic team for missing drug tests, but their fate was left in the hands of the International Olympic Committee."
Sports,"Rich Gannon , the 2002 NFL MVP who was knocked out of the Raiders' loss to Kansas City last Oct. 20 and had shoulder surgery in November, was 9 for 15 for 69 yards in visiting Oakland's 33-30 exhibition win over the San Francisco 49ers last night."
Sports,"Friday night came as close to an old-time local battle for viewers among Channels 4, 5, and 7 as we're likely to see. It was a throwback to pre-cable, pre-dish, and even pre-UHF days as the three local  quot;originals quot; served up a special night of sports programming. Although Red Sox-White Sox was on Channel 4's  quot;sister quot; station, Channel 38, it ..."
Sports,"  Rookie Andy Dorman didn't even have time to get his white, long sleeved jersey smudged on the sloppy RFK Stadium field last night before salvaging a 2 2 tie for the Revolution against D.C. United. Fifty five seconds after entering the game as a late substitute, Dorman buried a low shot from inside the penalty area and extended his team's unbeaten ..."
Sports,"OCEANPORT, N.J. -- Sing Me Back Home pulled away in the stretch to win the \$60,000 Decathalon Handicap at Monmouth Park yesterday, equaling the track record for 5 furlongs."
Sports,"  If he were acting his age, Jay Haas would have had the weekend off, resting on his laurels and reaping the benefits of the nice and easy Champions Tour."
Sports,Southern California greeted news of its first preseason No. 1 ranking since 1979 with ambivalence.
Sports,"  For 18 holes, Stuart Appleby played flawless golf in yesterday's third round, four birdies and 14 pars. It wasn't until he was done playing that he discovered that it wasn't as good a day as he had thought, that he had made a quadruple bogey."
Sports,Fifth and ninth for Fernando and Jarno following qualifying for tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Sports,"The teams have just finished their final preparations for the race and qualifying, in much lower temperatures than yesterday."
Sports,The Renault F1 Team drivers explain how you can make up positions at the Hungarian circuit.
Sports,"The Renault F1 Team ran through its programme without worrying about the timesheets or its rivals. The focus has been on Sundays race, not Fridays glory."
Sports,"Fernando tenth and Jarno seventeenth but no cause for concern, while Pat Symonds explains the challenges of Fridays at the race."
Sports,A fourth-quarter lead proves fleeting for the Redskins as John Kasay hits a 52-yard field goal Saturday to give the Panthers a 23-20 overtime win.
Sports,Defending national champion USC begins the 2004 season right where it left off the year before - as the top ranked team in the AP Top 25 poll.
Sports,There were few offensive highlights during Virginia Tech's first scrimmage of fall practice on Saturday.
Sports,"Treat Huey, the two-time All-Met Player of the year, suffered a 6-2, 6-0 loss to 29-year-old journeyman Mashiska Washington, the younger brother of former pro and 1996 Wimbledon finalist Malivai."
Sports,"BALTIMORE, Aug. 14 -- Even before Hurricane Charley ranged up the East Coast and began to drop its drizzle on Pimlico Race Course, the \$75,000 All Brandy Stakes for Maryland-bred fillies and mares had been taken off the track's beat-up turf course."
Sports,"At 5 feet 8, 160 pounds, second baseman Mike Fontenot looks more like the Class AAA Ottawa Lynx's batboy than one of the Baltimore Orioles' top prospects."
Sports,The U.S. women's and men's eights team both set world bests in the Olympic rowing competition Sunday along with Australian pair Sally Newmarch and Amber Halliday.
Sports,"Michael Phelps is named to the 4x100-meter freestyle relay team that will compete in Sunday's final, keeping alive his quest for a possible eight Olympic gold medals."
World, Venezuelans turned out early and in large numbers on Sunday to vote in a historic referendum that will either remove left wing President Hugo Chavez from office or give him a new mandate to govern for the next two years.
World," South Korean police used water cannon in central Seoul Sunday to disperse at least 7,000 protesters urging the government to reverse a controversial decision to send more troops to Iraq."
World," Thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails began a hunger strike for better conditions Sunday, but Israel's security minister said he didn't care if they starved to death."
World," Sporadic gunfire and shelling took place overnight in the disputed Georgian region of South Ossetia in violation of a fragile ceasefire, wounding seven Georgian servicemen."
World," Dozens of Rwandan soldiers flew into Sudan's troubled Darfur region Sunday, the first foreign armed force deployed in the area since Arab militiamen began a rampage against black African farmers, killing thousands."
World," Rwandan troops were airlifted on Sunday to Sudan's Darfur as the first foreign force there, mandated to protect observers monitoring a cease fire between the Sudanese government and rebels in the troubled western region."
World," A bomb exploded during an Independence Day parade in India's remote northeast Sunday, killing at least 15 people, including schoolchildren, while a rocket attack during a celebration at a school in the separatist region of Kashmir injured 17, officials said."
World, Australia's foreign minister will pay a rare visit to North Korea this week for talks on its nuclear programme after creating a stir here by warning a North Korean missile would be able to hit Sydney.
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry does not plan to visit Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley because he's concerned his campaign entourage could distract from recovery efforts, he said Saturday."
World, Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards called for changes to prescription drug programs and praised running mate John Kerry's military and government service at an outdoor campaign rally here Saturday.
World," Although polls show the US presidential race a virtual dead heat, Democrat John Kerry appears to be gaining an edge over George W. Bush among the key states that could decide the outcome."
World," Congress must pass legislation to protect the nation's electricity grid if it wants to avoid repeats of the devastating outages that rolled across eight states last year, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D Wash., said Saturday."
World," Missouri's attorney general sued the federal environmental agency on Friday, saying it is behind on testing the state's air for lead as required by law."
World," Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting  where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly  Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the  country's tortured path toward democracy."
World," Three Japanese ministers paid homage at a  controversial shrine for war dead Sunday, the 59th anniversary  of Japan's World War II surrender, a move that drew anger from  Asian neighbors."
World,"Clashes between US troops and Sadr militiamen escalated Thursday, as the US surrounded Najaf for possible siege."
World,"On Sunday, Venezuelans will decide whether to cut short the president's term, which is due to end in 2006."
World,"Amid a reevaluation, officials this week pushed the completion date for venues back to 2007."
World,Talks on setting up an Iraqi assembly continue despite fresh violence in Baghdad and the Shia stronghold of Najaf.
World,A referendum is under way in Venezuela to decide if President Hugo Chavez should remain in office.
World,"An ailing Pope John Paul II says Mass at Lourdes, the French shrine revered by Roman Catholics."
World,Rwandan troops arrive in Sudan to help protect ceasefire monitors in the war-ravaged Darfur region.
World,Ian Thorpe sets the fastest time in the 200m freestyle as swimming's top names cruise into the semi-finals.
World,Iran's Arash Miresmaili withdraws from the Olympics amid confusion over his reasons.
World,Santa Barbara's sheriff asks a judge if he can release the results of an inquiry into Michael Jackson's treatment by police.
World,The Iraq crisis and differences over Nato loom over the US Defence Secretary's meeting with his Russian counterpart.
World,"Georgia and South Ossetia negotiate the details of a truce they forged, despite reports of a village attack."
World,The British journalist who was kidnapped in Iraq says he faced mock executions and tried to escape his captors.
World,A man convicted of raping and killing a schoolgirl is hanged in India's first execution in nine years.
World,Harry Potter author JK Rowling delights a small group of fans by giving her first public reading in Scotland for four years.
World,"  Partisans on both sides are calling it the most polarized and important election in Venezuela's history, a presidential recall referendum today that will determine the course of democracy here and could buffet world oil prices. Both campaigns are also utterly convinced they will win."
World,"  On a sweltering August afternoon, George Watson wedged himself, his briefcase, his sports jacket, and his raincoat into a narrow seat aboard the profoundly un air conditioned No. 38 bus, as it resumed its rumble down High Holborn, in London's bustling city center."
World,"  Rival militias clashed in western Afghanistan yesterday, reportedly killing 21 people and ramping up concern about security as the country prepares for landmark elections."
World,"  After more than a week of fighting between the Mahdi Army and the combined US and Iraqi forces in Najaf, Baghdad's Sadr City, and a half dozen other cities, analysts say neither interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi nor radical cleric Moqtada al Sadr had any good options left other than to talk."
World,"SASEBO, Japan -- On a cloudless afternoon in this sleepy port city, an 11-year-old girl drenched in blood and clutching a box cutter walked into the lunchroom at her elementary school. Teachers and students froze, assuming the sixth-grader known for her lighthearted nature had gravely hurt herself -- but she quickly dispelled that impression, witnesses said, by uttering a few ..."
World,"SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- When NATO forces first came to Bosnia nearly a decade ago, they lived in heavily guarded compounds, patrolled the streets in tanks, and often wore full body armor."
World,"  For years, Lee Yu Jin kept her secret. Whenever anybody asked    and they did all the time as her celebrity as an actress and model spread    she simply denied the rumors. No, she was not a foreigner. She was Korean."
World," The opposition's long and bitter campaign to oust Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez finally came down to a recall referendum Sunday, with the leftist leader hoping a huge turnout among the poor will keep him in power.    Activists on both sides set off fireworks and blared recordings of bugle music to wake voters hours before dawn, hoping for a flood of early votes in their favor..."
World," After getting a first look at the widespread damage left behind by Hurricane Charley, Florida residents were faced with the arduous task of sorting through the wreckage, and for some, starting over again..."
World," Hurricane Charley probably will not cause Floridians' insurance premiums to skyrocket like 1992's Andrew, and fewer insurers should go bankrupt from paying out damages expected to reach the billions of dollars, state and industry officials said Saturday.    They say previous premium increases and overhauls made because of Andrew, the most expensive natural disaster in U.S..."
World," After getting a first look at the widespread damage left behind by Hurricane Charley, Florida residents were faced with the arduous task of sorting through the wreckage, and for some, starting over again..."
World," Michael Phelps took care of qualifying for the Olympic 200 meter freestyle semifinals Sunday, and then found out he had been added to the American team for the evening's 400 freestyle relay final. Phelps' rivals Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband and teammate Klete Keller were faster than the teenager in the 200 free preliminaries..."
World," The opposition's long and bitter campaign to oust Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez finally came down to a recall referendum Sunday, with the leftist leader hoping a huge turnout among the poor will keep him in power.    Officials from around the world   including Pope John Paul II and U.S..."
World," A bomb exploded during an Independence Day parade in India's remote northeast on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, officials said, just an hour after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged to fight terrorism. The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom was suspected of being behind the attack in Assam state and a second one later in the area, said Assam Inspector General of Police Khagen Sharma..."
World,"OREM, Utah - Family and friends of Lori Hacking gathered Saturday for a memorial service to remember the woman whom authorities believe was slain by her husband while she slept.    About 600 people attended the service, including the parents of both Lori Hacking and her husband, Mark, who has been charged with her murder..."
World," Michael Phelps took care of qualifying for the Olympic 200 meter freestyle semifinals Sunday, and then found out he had been added to the American team for the evening's 400 freestyle relay final.    Phelps' rivals Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband and teammate Klete Keller were faster than the teenager in the 200 free preliminaries..."
World,"LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday as several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, crowded onto a field near a French shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures of the sick.    The Mass was a highlight of the Pope's two-day visit to Lourdes, a town in the Pyrenees where Roman Catholic tradition says St..."
World,Iraq will send troops to Najaf to battle a Shiite Muslim militia after peace talks collapsed between the government and Moqtada Sadr.
World,The fallout from Shiites fighting U.S. Marines in a holy city could weaken Iraq's new government
Business," The bulls and the bears are in this together, scratching their heads and wondering what's going to happen next."
Business, Some mutual funds invest in stocks; others invest in bonds. Now a new breed of funds is offering the chance to own fine art.
Business, Soaring crude prices plus worries about the economy and the outlook for earnings are expected to hang over the stock market this week during the depth of the summer doldrums.
Business," The bulls and the bears are in this  together, scratching their heads and wondering what's going to  happen next."
Business, Some mutual funds invest in stocks;  others invest in bonds. Now a new breed of funds is offering  the chance to own fine art.
Business, Soaring crude prices plus worries  about the economy and the outlook for earnings are expected to  hang over the stock market this week during the depth of the  summer doldrums.
Sci/Tech," Before me lies the patient, a Gateway computer running Windows 98. It is suffering from extremely clogged Internet arteries, unable to reach the Web. As one of The Washington Post's digital doctors, my task is to nurse the machine back to health so my colleague Kathleen Day can access her e mail and file stories from home."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft has published a list of nearly 50 software programs that require tweaking in order to work with its most recent Windows update.
Sci/Tech," When a poacher with a baseball bat mugged Willem Dekker for his baby eels, it was further confirmation for the Dutch biologist that the species is in trouble."
Sci/Tech," The genetic building blocks that form the basis for life may also be used to build the tiny machines of nanotechnology, U.S. researchers said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A Russian cargo ship loaded with supplies and equipment blasted off from the Baikonour cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday headed for the international space station, a Russian space official said."
Sci/Tech,"The meltdown of my home computer was my fault, the result of having switched to a high-speed Internet connection without installing a firewall or heeding those pesky warnings to download critical updates for Windows and anti-virus software. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"NASA is planning to add a strong dose of artificial intelligence (AI) to planetary rovers to make them much more self-reliant, capable of making basic decisions during a mission. Scientists are developing very complex AI software that enables a higher level of robotic intelligence."
Sci/Tech,"With more than 4,000 scientists, including 48 Nobel Prize winners, having signed a statement opposing the Bush administration's use of scientific advice, this election year is seeing a new development in the uneasy relationship between science and politics."
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN     (AP) -- Hurricane Charley's 145-mph force took forecasters by surprise and showed just how shaky a science it still is to predict a storm's intensity - even with all the latest satellite and radar technology.    ""Most major hurricanes become major by going through a rapid intensification..."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to educate the nation's neediest children on nutrition, a new project uses the familiar medium of video games to broadcast its message. The Fantastic Food Challenge, a package of four computer games, is designed to teach people who get nutrition aid such as federal food stamps how to make better use of their food."
Sci/Tech,"OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) -- Channel surfing is moving off the couch as Sprint Corp..."
Sports," With Kobe Bryant's sexual assault trial scheduled to begin in less than two weeks, speculation is mounting that prosecutors are looking for a way to dismiss the charge after a series of setbacks."
Sports, Pitcher Mike Bacsik was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on Sunday after going 1 1 with a 4.60 ERA in three starts.
Sports," Arsenal opened its defense of its English title with a 4 1 win at Everton on Sunday, making it 41 straight games without a loss in the Premier League."
Sports," Spain's Rafael Nadal won his first ATP singles title Sunday, beating Argentina's Jose Acasuso 6 3, 6 4 in the final at the Idea Prokom Open."
Sports," George Zahringer III is back for another shot at the U.S. Amateur. The New Yorker is one of three returning quarterfinalists for the tournament, which begins Monday at the Winged Foot Golf Club. Lee Williams of Alexander City, Ala., and Patrick Carter of Lesage, W.Va., complete the trio from last year's championship that was won by Nick Flanagan of Australia."
Sports, Spain's Pau Gasol got the better of  China's Yao Ming in Olympic basketball's own clash of the  giants Sunday.
Sports," KOHLER, Wis. (Reuters) - British Open champion Todd  Hamilton made the first significant move in the U.S. PGA  Championship final round Sunday as overnight pacesetter Vijay  Singh prepared for an afternoon tee-off."
Sports," Iran's world judo champion Arash  Miresmaeili refused to compete against an Israeli Sunday,  triggering a fresh crisis at the Olympic Games where race,  creed or color are barred from interfering in sport."
Sports, The United States kept itself firmly on  course for a third straight Olympic softball gold medal when it  thrashed Australia 10 0 Sunday.
Sports, Michael Schumacher cruised to a record  12th win of the season in the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to  hand his Ferrari team a sixth successive constructors' title.
World, Thousands of U.S. troops in Afghanistan may have failed to catch Osama bin Laden but they are credited with encouraging millions of Afghans to register for the country's historic election in October.
World," Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the country's tortuous path toward democracy."
World," Despite the steady clang of mortar shells outside and persistent violence in the country, many delegates at the opening on Sunday of Iraq's National Conference held out hope that this first fragile taste of democracy would succeed."
World," The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the ship in the choppy Caribbean waters and began counting crew members, but the numbers did not match those given earlier."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Canada's police chiefs propose a surcharge of about 25 cents on monthly telephone and Internet bills to cover the cost of tapping into the communications of terrorists and other criminals.
World, The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee urged fellow lawmakers not to allow confirmation hearings on a new CIA director to derail efforts to overhaul US spy agencies.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans crowded polling  stations on Sunday to vote on whether to recall left-wing  President Hugo Chavez or back his mandate to govern the world's  No. 5 oil exporter for the next two years."
World," Kidnappers holding an Iranian diplomat  in Iraq will ""punish"" him within 48 hours if Iran does not  release 500 prisoners captured in its 1980 1988 war with Iraq,  Iranian state television said Sunday."
World, Thousands of U.S. troops in Afghanistan  may have failed to catch Osama bin Laden but they are credited  with encouraging millions of Afghans to register for the  country's historic election in October.
World," VADUZ, Liechtenstein (Reuters) - The people of  Liechtenstein ushered in a new era Sunday as the tiny Alpine  principality welcomed a new ruler and sought to shed its image  as a haven for money launderers."
World,Two days of celebrations to honour the Allied veterans who liberated southern France near a climax.
World,"""Jam band"" Phish play their last gigs together at a special festival in the US which has attracted thousands of fans."
World,Clashes with riot police erupt as thousands protest in Seoul against plans to send troops to help US-led forces in Iraq.
World,Hurricane Charley - one of the most powerful storms in the nation's history - caused at least \$20 billion in damage in Florida alone.
World," Michael Phelps took care of qualifying for the Olympic 200 meter freestyle semifinals Sunday, and then found out he had been added to the American team for the evening's 400 freestyle relay final.    Phelps' rivals Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband and teammate Klete Keller were faster than the teenager in the 200 free preliminaries..."
World,"LOURDES, France - A sick man among the sick, Pope John Paul II struggled through Sunday Mass at a French shrine that draws desperate people seeking miracle cures. The 84-year-old pontiff gasped, trembled and asked aides for help during the 2 1/2 hour service in sizzling heat..."
World, Whistling Straits is suddenly the least of anyone's worries...
World, Voters turned out in huge numbers Sunday to decide whether to keep populist President Hugo Chavez in power or oust him and his social revolution that critics say has sidelined the middle class and fueled tensions between rich and poor.    Activists on both sides set off huge firecrackers and played recorded bugle songs to wake voters hours before dawn...
World," Increasing numbers of National Guard and Reserve troops who have returned from war in Iraq and Afghanistan are encountering new battles with their civilian employers at home. Jobs were eliminated, benefits reduced and promotions forgotten..."
World,"REDDING, Calif. - A wind-fueled wildfire roared through an old mining town near Redding on Sunday, destroying 20 homes and forcing nearly 125 residents to flee, officials said..."
World," As Florida residents began sweeping up the wreckage left behind by Hurricane Charley, officials on Sunday estimated damages as high as  $11 billion for insured homes alone..."
Sci/Tech," CinemaNow Inc., the Internet based movie service, is a rarity in Hollywood  #151; a company that eagerly embraces Microsoft Corp. technology and relies on it exclusively to transmit, protect and display the movies it rents to customers. Then again, Microsoft is a major investor in the company, which is also owned by independent studio Lions Gate."
Sci/Tech,"\\From CNN  (which didn't permalink this article so no PageRank for you!):\\""Baba Ganoush and Tabouli, the first cats cloned by chromatin transfer, tackle a\cat toy in San Francisco Thursday. The technology was developed by Genetic\Savings   Clone, a company that produces cat clones.""\\"
Sports," Call them the ""Nightmare Team""."
Sports," Flyers star Jeremy Roenick paid more than  #36;100,000 to a Florida firm that made millions selling betting tips to gamblers, law enforcement officials told The Philadelphia Inquirer."
Sports, The United States lost their first  basketball match at the Olympics since 1988 on Sunday when  Puerto Rico gave them a shock 92 73 trouncing.
Sports, South Africa ruined Michael Phelps's  dream of winning a record eight gold medals at the Athens  Olympics with a stunning victory in the men's 4x100 meters  freestyle final on Sunday.
Sports," Iran defied the Olympic spirit on Sunday  by refusing to contest a judo bout with an Israeli at the  Athens Games, making no effort to hide the fact it was putting  solidarity with the Palestinians before gold medals."
Sports, Daniela Sofronie displayed all her  athleticism to edge Romania ahead of the United States in the  Olympic women's gymnastics team qualifying Sunday.
Sports,"Flyers center Jeremy Roenick paid more than \$100,000 to a Florida firm that made millions selling betting tips to gamblers, law enforcement officials told The Philadelphia Inquirer."
World," GRAND PRE, N.S. (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin was met with a silent protest Sunday as he attended the closing of the World Acadian Congress in Nova Scotia."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Thousands of Palestinian  prisoners in Israeli jails began a hunger strike for better  conditions on Sunday, but Israel's security minister said he  didn't care if they starved to death."
World," LOURDES, France (Reuters) - Pope John Paul, a sick man  among the sick, wound up a emotional visit to this miracle  shrine Sunday and struggled with iron determination to finish a  sermon in order to encourage others suffering around him."
World, Mark Spitz can rest easy. The best Michael Phelps can do is win seven gold medals at these Olympics...
World," In an upset that was as historic as it was inevitable, the U.S. men's basketball team lost for only the third time ever in the Olympics on Sunday, 92 73 to Puerto Rico..."
Sports," Bothered more by the wind and her wrist wrap than her opponent, defending gold medalist Venus Williams overpowered Melinda Czink of Hungary 6 1, 6 2 in the opening match of the Athens Games' tennis tournament. Andy Roddick made his Olympic debut with a 6 3, 7 6 (4) victory over Flavio Saretta of Brazil, swatting 12 aces and 16 service winners."
Sports, American Misty May gave team mate Kerri  Walsh an ideal 26th birthday present with an easy victory over  Japan in their opening match of the Olympics beach volleyball  tournament on Sunday.
Sports,"The United States men's basketball team lost to Puerto Rico, 92-73. The loss could put the American gold medal hopes in jeopardy."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans crowded polling  stations on Sunday to vote on whether to recall left-wing  President Hugo Chavez or back his mandate to govern the world's  No. 5 oil exporter for the next two years."
Sports, Michael Schumacher cruised to a record  12th win of the season in the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to  hand his Ferrari team a sixth successive constructors' title.
World," A sick man among the sick, Pope John Paul II struggled through Sunday Mass at a French shrine that draws desperate people seeking miracle cures. The 84 year old pontiff gasped, trembled and asked aides for help during the 2 1/2 hour service in sizzling heat."
Sports," Nicholls State football coach Daryl Daye was fired Sunday over accusations of academic fraud involving players and an assistant coach. Daye was not implicated in the alleged fraud, but an investigation found he failed to ""maintain proper controls"" of the assistant, the Southland Conference school said."
World," Residents left homeless by Hurricane Charley's 145 mph winds dug through their ravaged homes on Sunday, sweeping up shattered glass and rescuing what they could as President Bush promised rapid delivery of disaster aid..."
World," Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton married a New York money manager before dawn Sunday in an impromptu ceremony, according to court filings obtained by The Associated Press.    Hilton, 20, married Todd Andrew Meister, 33, at the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, according a Clark County marriage license..."
World," Going against conventional wisdom, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates in an election year. And it is Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, a Republican, who is leading the charge even though an incumbent Republican in the White House is facing voter unrest about the state of the economy..."
World," U.S. tanks and troops rolled back into the center of Najaf and battled with Shiite militants Sunday, reigniting violence in the holy city just as delegates in Baghdad opened a conference meant to be a landmark in the country's movement toward democracy..."
World," Summoned by bugle calls and firecrackers, millions of Venezuelans turned out in unprecedented numbers Sunday to vote on whether to force leftist President Hugo Chavez from office.    Lines snaked for blocks in upscale neighborhoods, where suspicion is high that the leftist leader plans a Cuba style dictatorship, and in the slums, where support for his ""revolution for the poor"" is fervent..."
World, The Israeli man at the center of New Jersey Gov. James E...
Sports, Iraq's fairytale Olympic run continued  on Sunday when they beat Costa Rica 2 0 to reach the  quarter finals of the Athens Games.
Sports,South Africa won the gold medal Sunday in the men's 400-meter freestyle relay with a world-record time of 3 minutes 13.17 seconds.
Sci/Tech,\\I'm guilty.  I'm a Software Pirate!  Not just one or two copies of DOS but\probably hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of software.\\Growing up my parents didn't have much money.  Certainly not hundred of\thousands of dollars for me to blow on software.  I was curious and had a\passion for computers that I couldn't control.  I simply wanted to learn and\couldn't afford to pay for software.\\Luckily I did this when I was a kid so hopefully I won't be prosecuted.  I also\believe that everything I did was ethical.  I didn't take any money out of the\hands of the software industry and I've already contributed WAY more to the\industry than a few hundred thousand in software sales.\\This is th ...\\
World," Venezuela's oil industry will enter a new period of stability and growth after Sunday's referendum on Hugo Chavez's presidency, the president of the state run oil company said Sunday."
Business, (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds  for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr.  Willis.)
Sports," David Newhan tied a career high with four hits, including a go ahead double in Baltimore's eight run eighth inning, and the Orioles rallied for an 11 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday."
World," Italy was on high alert as a group linked to Al Qaeda reportedly threatened to attack, singling out Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as a target, after the expiry of a deadline for Rome to pull its troops out of Iraq."
World," Capping an intense 10 day competition for Iowa's seven electoral votes, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards accused the Bush administration on Sunday of being captured by drug and insurance interests at the expense of working families."
World,Fighting in Najaf threatened to undermine a conference to choose a national assembly.
Sports, Brett Tomko allowed one run in six innings for his first win in nearly a month and helped San Francisco complete a three game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3 1 victory Sunday.
Sports, South Africa ruined Michael Phelps's  dream of winning a record eight gold medals in a dramatic and  controversial day of swimming at the Athens Olympics on Sunday.
Sports,"  Randy Johnson took a four hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2 0."
Sports,Eagles running back Bruce Perry will miss his rookie season after dislocating a shoulder in an exhibition game against the New England Patriots.
World,"The unprecedented vote was sluggish as huge crowds lined up at voting booths. Results were not expected until 8 p.m., or later."
Sports," American Justin Leonard  stayed on track for his second major title in the U.S. PGA  Championship final round on Sunday, moving two shots clear with  nine holes to play."
World," Movie goers were easy prey for a double dose of space invaders. The sci fi smackdown ""Alien vs..."
World," In an upset as historic as it was inevitable, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson and the rest of the U.S. basketball team lost 92 73 to Puerto Rico on Sunday, only the third Olympic loss ever for America and its first since adding pros..."
Sports, Fullback Fred Beasley could be sidelined until the 49ers' season opener Sept. 12 against the Atlanta Falcons with a high left ankle sprain.
Sports," Adrian Beltre and Shawn Green homered, and Steve Finley hit a go ahead RBI single in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8 5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday."
World, The U.N. Security Council met in  emergency session concerning Burundi on Sunday following the  massacre of more than 150 Tutsi Congolese refugees at a camp in  western Burundi.
Sci/Tech," New England's bitterly cold winters may be hard on people, but they have been even harder on an Asian insect that's threatening to destroy hemlocks, one of the signature trees of the region's forests."
Sports," Scoville Jenkins, a 17 year old from Atlanta, became the first black to win the 18s singles championship of the U.S. Tennis Association Boys Nationals."
World," Rwandan troops arrived in Darfur Sunday as the first foreign force there, mandated to protect observers monitoring a shaky cease fire between the Sudanese government and rebels in the remote western region."
World," Rwandan troops arrived in  Darfur Sunday as the first foreign force there, mandated to  protect observers monitoring a shaky cease fire between the  Sudanese government and rebels in the remote western region."
Sports," Luis Castillo tied the score with a ninth inning single, and pinch hitter Damion Easley hit a two run double in the 10th inning that led the Florida Marlins over the Milwaukee Brewers 5 3 Sunday."
World," U.S. tanks and troops rolled back into the center of Najaf and battled with Shiite militants Sunday, reigniting violence in the holy city just as delegates in Baghdad opened a conference meant to be a landmark in the country's movement toward democracy..."
Sports, Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in 8 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine game losing streak with a 2 0 win over the New York Mets on Sunday.
Sports, Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in  8 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine game  losing streak with a 2 0 win over the New York Mets on Sunday.
World," The new U.N. administrator for Kosovo took control Sunday of the Serbian province, which has remained deeply divided along ethnic lines since the end of a 1999 war."
World," Summoned by bugle calls and the detonations of huge firecrackers, Venezuelans turned out in unprecedented numbers Sunday to vote on whether to force leftist President Hugo Chavez from office.    Some lines at polling places extended for 1.25 miles, stunning even veteran election monitors..."
Sports, Corey Koskie clubbed a two run homer  in the top of the 10th inning to help the Minnesota Twins hold  on to first place in the American League Central with a 4 2  road win over the Cleveland Indians.
Sports,"Whistling Straits has received magnificent reviews during the P.G.A. Championship, which is currently in a three-man playoff between Justin Leonard, Vijay Singh and Chris DiMarco."
Sports,"Puerto Rico upsets the United States, 92-73, at the men's basketball preliminaries on Sunday, the first loss at the Games for the three-time defending gold medalists since 1988."
Sports,"The regular Monday Morning contributors will return to this page next week, as will the weekly poll."
Sports,"Corey Koskie hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning as the Twins overcame a two-run deficit for a 4-2 win Sunday, giving them a two-game lead over the second-place Indians."
Sports,"At 23, pitcher Richard Stahl knows there's still time to impress the Baltimore Orioles' front office. He just needs to stay on the mound long enough."
Sports, Corey Koskie clubbed a two run homer in the top of the 10th inning to help the Minnesota Twins hold on to first place in the American League Central with a 4 2 road win over the Cleveland Indians.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans crowded polling  stations on Sunday to vote on whether to recall left-wing  President Hugo Chavez or back his mandate to govern the world's  No. 5 oil exporter for the next two years."
World,Scientists are developing a device which could improve the lives of kidney dialysis patients.
Business," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Oil exports by Venezuela  have not been disturbed by the referendum on the rule of  President Hugo Chavez, shipping sources said late Sunday."
Sports," The only birdie Vijay Singh made all day was the only one that mattered. All but counted out of the PGA Championship with a putter that failed him, Singh took advantage of a late collapse by Justin Leonard to get into a three way playoff Sunday at Whistling Straits, then made the only birdie over the three extra holes to win the final major of the year."
Sports,"Vijay Singh outlasts Justin Leonard and Chris DiMarco in a three-way playoff to win the PGA Championship on Sunday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin."
World," U.S. tanks and troops rolled back into the center of Najaf and battled with Shiite militants Sunday, reigniting violence in the holy city just as delegates in Baghdad opened a conference meant to be a landmark in the country's movement toward democracy."
World," Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld briefed his Russian counterpart over the weekend on U.S. plans to shift its forces stationed around the globe, in some cases potentially bringing them closer to Russia's borders..."
World,The boy named by the Chinese authorities as the 11th Panchen Lama visits a temple in Tibet.
Sports," Chris DiMarco and Chris Riley faced knee knocking pressure in the last round of the PGA Championship. And what did they get for their efforts? More of the same. DiMarco and Riley played themselves into the pressure packed Ryder Cup with their performances Sunday in the year's final major. DiMarco finished second after a three man, three hole playoff and Riley was fourth  #151; good enough to knock Jay Haas and Steve Flesch out of the top 10 in the Ryder Cup point standings."
World,"A powerful bomb killed at least 16 people, many of them schoolchildren, and wounded about 40 others as they assembled for an Independence Day parade Sunday in the northeastern state of Assam, authorities said."
Business," Oil exports by Venezuela have not been disturbed by the referendum on the rule of President Hugo Chavez, shipping sources said late Sunday."
Sports," Michael Phelps surely didn't bargain for this. His quest to win eight gold medals is over, doomed by America's worst showing in the 400 meter freestyle relay. Gary Hall Jr. is ticked off. And now comes the toughest race of all against Ian Thorpe. Not exactly what Phelps had in mind when he decided to challenge Mark Spitz."
Sports," Reserve forward Toni Nhleko knocked in a header one minute into stoppage time, leading the Dallas Burn to a 1 0 victory over the first place MetroStars on Sunday."
World," AL FASHER, Sudan (AP)   Dozens of Rwandan soldiers arrived in Sudan's troubled Darfur region Sunday, the first foreign armed force deployed in the area since Arab militiamen began a rampage against black African farmers, killing thousands."
Business, The dollar fell to a fresh four week low versus the euro on Monday after a widening of the U.S. trade gap to record levels raised worries about capital inflows in the United States and a possible slowdown in the economy.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei fell more than one percent  by mid morning on Monday as investors stepped up selling of  exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp. amid growing fears of the  impact of surging oil prices on the global economy.
Business,"Pay for the Washington area's top executives rose significantly last year, reversing the downward trend that set in with the recession in 2001."
Business,"Thanks to the SEC, shareholders now get a long-term picture of how their stock is doing, which helps in evaluating executive pay."
Business," For Jeffrey J. Steiner, chairman and chief executive of Fairchild Corp., nearly \$2.5 million in salary last year was just the beginning."
Business, Many of Corporate Washington's executives and board members have side deals with the companies they oversee.
Business,Figuring out how much executives get paid can be like predicting the weather -- an inexact science.
Business," Federal procurement spending in the Washington area rose last year at its highest rate since the 1980s, according to a study to be released today, creating tens of thousands of jobs and increasing economic growth disproportionately in Northern Virginia."
Sports," Tiger Woods came up empty in a major again, but he's still the No. 1 ranked player in the world."
Sports," Longtime Tennessee Tech women's basketball coach Bill Worrell has agreed to a new three year contract with the option for three more years, the school announced Sunday."
Sports, Brad Ott shot an 8 under 64 on Sunday to win the Nationwide Tour's Price Cutter Charity Championship for his first Nationwide victory.
World," Snow storms isolated New Zealand's fourth biggest city of Dunedin on Monday, closing major roads, shutting schools and factories, and freezing newborn lambs."
World,Ian Thorpe and Michael Phelps will chase gold in the men's 200m freestyle on day three of the Olympics.
World," In an upset as historic as it was inevitable, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson and the rest of the U.S. basketball team lost 92 73 to Puerto Rico on Sunday, only the third Olympic loss ever for America and its first since adding pros..."
Sports,Ralph Friedgen used a four-letter word to describe his Maryland team's offensive performance in Sunday's practice: blah.
Sports,"Michael Schumacher won the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday in Budapest, setting yet another record by becoming the first Formula One driver with 12 victories in a season."
Sports,"When it comes to qualifying for the main draw of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, Robert Kendrick knows that survival takes precedence and friendships are put on hold."
World,The conference was thrown into disorder by delegates staging protests against the U.S.-led military operation in Najaf.
World,The F.B.I. has been questioning demonstrators in an effort to forestall violent protests at the Republican National Convention.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei fell more than one percent by mid morning on Monday as investors stepped up selling of exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp. amid growing fears of the impact of surging oil prices on the global economy.
Sports, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Patrick Kerney sprained his right knee in practice on Sunday when a lineman rolled on his leg.
Sports," This is what everyone was waiting for from Willis McGahee. After 19 months of recuperation and countless questions about the strength of his left knee, the Buffalo Bills running back finally provided some answers. McGahee had the go ahead score on a 1 yard run in his NFL preseason debut, helping the Bills to a 16 6 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday."
World," Tropical Storm Earl unleashed heavy rains and violent winds that felled trees and ripped off roofs Sunday in the eastern Caribbean, while hundreds of people sought refuge in shelters..."
World," The state attorney general's office has concluded that Michael Jackson was not ""manhandled"" by sheriff's deputies who took him into custody last year on child molestation charges, CBS News reported Sunday.    The findings were contained in a three page letter Martin A..."
World,"TRENTON, N.J. - High-level New Jersey Democrats said Sunday that pressure is building among members of Gov..."
World," Residents left homeless by Hurricane Charley's 145 mph winds dug through their ravaged homes on Sunday, sweeping up shattered glass and rescuing what they could as President Bush promised rapid delivery of disaster aid..."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei fell 1.66 percent by  midday on Monday, extending losses into a third day as growing  fears about the impact of surging oil prices on the global  economy hit exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. (DELL.O), the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment."
Sports,"Several players outplayed Vijay Singh on Sunday, but nobody outlasted him at the 86th P.G.A. Championship."
Business," United Auto Workers (UAW) said its  members at Caterpillar Inc on Sunday voted to reject the  construction equipment maker's contract proposal, the second  time this year workers have voted against a Caterpillar  contract offer."
Business, NYMEX crude oil futures <CLc1> hit a  new record of  $46.76 on Monday on worries about possible unrest  and disruption to oil supply as Venezuelans voted in a  referendum on whether to recall President Hugo Chavez.
Sports," Fiji's Vijay Singh held his  composure to win the 86th U.S. PGA Championship in a three way  playoff on Sunday, clinching the third major title of his  career."
World," North Korea is threatening to use terrorism against the South, Seoul's intelligence agency said in a rare public advisory on Monday, and warned South Korean citizens in China and Southeast Asia to be on their guard."
World,"BAZARAK, Afghanistan<br>Like virtually every adult in this Panjshir Valley village, Rahmal Beg registered to vote weeks ago. Indeed, popular enthusiasm is so high for the Oct. 9 presidential election -- the first in Afghan history -- that thousands of people in the valley have reportedly..."
Business," The main union at Caterpillar Inc. said  its members voted on Sunday to reject the construction  equipment maker's contract proposal, the second time this year  the workers have voted against an offer."
Business," General Motors, the world's largest  automaker, will start selling its first made in China Cadillacs  in early 2005 in a market it expects eventually to account for  a fifth of global sales of the luxury brand."
World,"CAMARILLO, Calif. - Gas prices have dropped nearly 5 cents in the past three weeks with an increase in supply, but soaring crude oil prices could cause rates to rise again soon, an industry analyst said Sunday..."
Sports,"Though Fred Funk had been rather morose after missing the cut by a stroke in the 86th PGA Championship on Friday, there was great joy on Sunday."
World," The United States will announce the sale of four Aegis missile defense warships to Taiwan next year with delivery likely to begin in 2011, a newspaper said on Monday."
World," Tokyo's Nikkei fell 1.66 percent by midday on Monday, extending losses into a third day as another surge in oil prices deepened worries about the global economic impact and knocked down exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp."
World," The United States will announce the sale  of four Aegis missile defense warships to Taiwan next year with  delivery likely to begin in 2011, a newspaper said on Monday."
Business,"Mart, stung by criticism of its business tactics, is working to improve its image by supporting public broadcasting."
Business,"Looks like the Philippines, despite itself, has survived the election without excessive violence, major civil unrest, or untoward People Power eruptions. GMA finally has that elusive electoral mandate, and the air of uncertainty that pervaded Manila in the weeks leading up to the election has given way to (for some) an air of cautious optimism or (for others) resignation that nothing ever changes much in the Philippines and that the strong leadership and fundamental changes needed to save the country are long shots."
Sports," Unseeded teenager Nicole Vaidisova defeated American Laura Granville 2 6, 6 4, 6 2 in the final of the Vancouver Open on Sunday."
World,The F.B.I. has been questioning demonstrators in an effort to forestall violent protests at the Republican convention.
Sci/Tech,The database and mobile software company is set to reveal details on updates to its flagship products and outline RFID plans.
Sci/Tech,"Spending on research will more than double this year, with a growing amount coming from the private sector."
Sci/Tech,"Company is set to sell desktops on CompUSA's shelves, providing more competition for HP."
Sports,"Scott Rolen homered twice to become the first NL player to reach 100 RBIs this season as the St. Louis Cardinals downed the Atlanta Braves, 10-4, on Sunday night."
Sports,Braves General Manager John Schuerholz shuffled his deck more than usual this past offseason so doubts were high. Such a challenge makes this season all the sweeter.
World," Tibet's second holiest monk, the Panchen Lama, has visited Lhasa on a rare trip to the Himalayan region by the living Buddha, whose selection in 1995 was marred by controversy after the exiled Dalai Lama chose another boy."
World,Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou may not be fit enough to attend the hearing into their missed drugs test.
World,An unidentified substance  sent to the US embassy in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur leads to a security scare. 
Sci/Tech, There are lots of good reasons for 'net anonymity.
Sci/Tech, Opinion: It's time for other Linux vendors to follow Red Hat's lead and offer patent infringement protection to their customers.
Sci/Tech," Designed to let processors adjust themselves dynamically in response to problems or systems demands without human intervention, the chip morphing technology could help IBM  keep up with demand for good chips."
World,A parliamentary session due to have begun on Monday in the Maldives has been postponed indefinitely.
World, Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels said they will spurn any new government proposals to revive peace talks not giving them self rule as peacebroker Norway was set to try to jumpstart the negotiations.
Business,"In a competition combining suspense and strategy, countless brave souls are hoping to buy a small piece of Google in an auction this week."
World," KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Suspicious white powder has been  found in an envelope that arrived at the U.S. embassy in  Malaysia and three staff members quarantined, an embassy  official and police said on Monday.  ""A letter was delivered that had a suspicious powder in it,""  said an embassy spokesman in Kuala Lumpur. ""The powder is being  sent for testing."""
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.65 percent  to a fresh three month closing low on Monday as crude oil  prices again hit record highs in Asian trading hours, clouding  the outlook for the global economy."
Sports, Hal Sutton had a good idea what kind of U.S. team he would take to the Ryder Cup. All that changed in the final round of the PGA Championship.
World," SHANGHAI, China (AP)   Villagers in an eastern province dug with farm tools Monday to search for 24 people missing in massive landslides unleashed by Typhoon Rananim, which has already been blamed for 115 deaths and is the worst such storm to hit China in seven years."
World,The second hearing in the trial of three Americans accused of torture and running a jail begins in Kabul.
Business, Exporters led a fall in Asian shares  on Monday as oil prices set new highs near  $47 and data showing  the U.S. trade deficit widened to a record raised fresh concern  about the health of the world's largest economy.
Business, Exporters led a fall in Asian shares on Monday as oil prices set new highs near  #36;47 and data showing the U.S. trade deficit widened to a record raised fresh concern about the health of the world's largest economy.
World," Israel declared psychological war on hunger striking Palestinian prisoners on Monday, saying it would barbecue meat outside their cells to try to break their will."
World," Two Chinese travelling salesmen have been gunned down in southern Thailand as part of separatist violence which has claimed more than 275 lives since the start of the year, officials said."
World," Israel declared psychological war on  hunger striking Palestinian prisoners on Monday, saying it  would barbecue meat outside their cells to try to break their  will."
Business,The Iranian parliament votes against key parts of a reform plan aimed at opening the economy to foreign investment.
Business,"GPS is invading recreational sports. Under clear skies, those signals beaming to earth from satellites can find you on a hilly running trail, in a kayak on the ocean, or on a green fairway where you're trying to fade a 230-yard drive into the wind."
Business,"What was the last sound your computer made? It may have emitted a chime when e-mail arrived, or a heraldic swish when you started up Windows."
Business,"When Inhibitex Inc. set the terms of its initial public offering in March, it thought it was being conservative, expecting shares to sell for \$10 to \$12 apiece."
Business,  Manuel Llinas knew his career was at stake. The young scientist had just finished work on an eye catching paper on the genome of a parasite that causes malaria. Now he and his lab director faced a critical decision: where to submit the article for publication.
Business,"The jury's still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there's no question that it can have multiple personalities. It's just a matter of software."
Sports,"If the Rolling Stones were hired to write the theme song for this year's Red Sox, the group might overhaul one of their classics. Instead of  quot;Satisfaction, quot; they could go with  quot;Separation. quot; That's because no matter how hard they try, the Sox can't get no separation in their quest for the top spot in the wild-card race."
Sports,It's a case he could have made more convincingly with something other than a half-swing tapper to the pitcher for the final out of yet another in a seemingly endless series of one-run losses for the Red Sox. But Orlando Cabrera wants fans to believe this: For all the futile swings he has made in his two-week incarnation as a ...
Sports,"Names Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues pulled out of the World Cup of Hockey yesterday with an undisclosed injury, and was replaced on the Canadian team by Jay Bouwmeester of the Florida Panthers. Pronger's decision comes less than a week before the Canadian team opens training camp. The team will practice for the first time Friday in Ottawa. ..."
Sports,"Brett Tomko allowed one run in six innings for his first win in nearly a month, and the San Francisco Giants closed in on the wild-card lead with a 3-1 victory over the Phillies yesterday in Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep."
Sports,"The Red Sox have company atop the wild-card standings. In Arlington, Texas, Laynce Nix homered and drove in three runs, including a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 6-2, yesterday to sweep the three-game series."
Sports,The cheers went up the instant Willis McGahee took the field. How's that for pressure?
Sports,"  Matt Light lost his appendix this summer and, as a result, quite a few pounds, but he didn't lose one ounce of his wit."
Sports,"Revolution coach Steve Nicol is not taking credit for the emergence of Andy Dorman. But Nicol's tactical moves helped place Dorman in a position to score his first two goals as a professional, in the final seconds of a 3-0 win at Dallas Wednesday and on his first touch of Saturday night's game at D.C. United for the Revolution's second ..."
World,More Sudanese refugees flee across the border into Chad following reports of renewed violence in the Darfur region.
World,"  A powerful bomb killed at least 16 people, many of them schoolchildren, and wounded about 40 others as they assembled for an Independence Day parade yesterday in the northeastern state of Assam, authorities said."
World,"  The Israeli man at the center of the resignation of New Jersey's governor, James E. McGreevey, over a gay affair said in an interview published yesterday that he is straight and had no idea at first that his boss is homosexual."
World,"ABOARD THE CHARLES DE GAULLE -- France yesterday honored soldiers, including tens of thousands of Africans, who staged an assault on the French Riviera 60 years ago to break the Nazi grip -- one of the least-remembered military operations of World War II."
World,"LOURDES, France -- A sick man among the sick, Pope John Paul II struggled yesterday through Sunday Mass at a French shrine that draws desperate people seeking miracle cures. The 84-year-old pontiff gasped, trembled, and asked aides for help during the 2-hour service in the sizzling heat."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Three Venezuelan government  ministers said on Monday President Hugo Chavez had easily  survived a referendum on whether to recall him but their  comments conflicted with heavy opposition hints they had won."
Sci/Tech,Proposals for identity cards and a population register are opposed by Britain's information watchdog.
Sci/Tech,based holiday company Ebookers says second quarter loses have been cut compared with the same period a year ago.
World," Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has survived a referendum to recall him, according to results released by electoral authorities on Monday with 94 percent of the vote counted."
World, Malaysian emergency services rushed to the tightly guarded US embassy in Kuala Lumpur after a powder which police said could be anthrax was found in a letter.
Sci/Tech,A forthcoming video game aims to educate children about the global fight against hunger.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo  Chavez has survived a referendum to recall him, according to  preliminary results released by the country's top electoral  officer on Monday."
Business, Oil prices jumped to a new record high near  #36;47 on Monday with traders on tenterhooks for the result of Venezuela's weekend referendum and Iraq's exports again disrupted by a Shi'ite uprising in the south.
Sports,"  During yesterday's celebration of the assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Greek orthodox clergy had a stern reminder for the organizers of the Olympic Games: No matter what the advertisements and speeches say about Greece's modern, Western orientation, this country is still the domain of its decidedly traditional, ubiquitous state sanctioned religion. Speaking over the Byzantine chants of a ..."
Sports,"Manu Ginobili's off-balance shot left his hand just a split-second before the final buzzer, dropping through the basket to give Argentina an 83-82 victory over Serbia-Montenegro yesterday on the first day of Olympic men's basketball in Athens."
Sports,"Sports car ace Ron Fellows nearly pulled off what arguably would have been the biggest upset in NASCAR history, finishing second after starting last yesterday at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International."
Sports,"The US men's and women's eights pulled off huge victories in yesterday's Olympic rowing heats, each setting world bests to advance directly to Sunday's finals."
Sports,"  The evening began on a down note for the US swimming team, and descended from there. First, world champion Jenny Thompson struggled home fifth in the 100 meter butterfly. Then world record holder Brendan Hansen was caught by Japan's Kosuke Kitajima in the 100 breaststroke. Finally, the men's 4 x 100 freestyle relay finished third behind South Africa and the ..."
Sports,Tony Azevedo whizzed a last-second shot past Croatian goalkeeper Frano Vican to give the American water polo team a 7-6 victory in its tournament opener yesterday.
Sports,"  Did Japan's Kosuke Kitajima break the rules when he beat world record holder Brendan Hansen by 17 100ths of a second in yesterday's Olympic 100 meter breaststroke? Absolutely, insisted Hansen's US teammates, who claimed Kitajima routinely uses the illegal dolphin kick."
Sports,"  When the Olympic softball schedule was released, Lisa Fernandez grabbed a marker and began counting down the days.  quot;This game is always on my calendar, quot; she said.  quot;I have a tremendous history with Australia. quot; And until yesterday, mostly a haunting one."
Sports,"  There's only room for one Cinderella in a boxing ring. That was the sad lesson Andre Berto learned last night as his long road to the Olympic Games came to an abrupt end at the Peristeri Boxing Hall in his first fight in the welterweight division. First fight, that is, unless you understand what it took for him ..."
World,"Heavy fighting erupts in Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia region, shattering a two-day ceasefire."
Sci/Tech,PCS Vision Multimedia streams faster video plus audio channels to Samsung phone.
Sports," Michael Phelps, one gold won but one of  his eight title chances now lost, takes on Ian Thorpe and  Pieter van den Hoogenband in their long awaited showdown in the  200 meters freestyle final on Monday."
World,Liechtenstein's Prince Hans-Adam hands over power to his son and invites the whole nation to a garden party.
World," President Hugo Chavez appeared to have survived a popular referendum to oust him, according to early results Monday, while Venezuela's opposition swiftly claimed fraud.    Backers of the leftist populist president set off fireworks and began celebrating in the streets of the capital in the pre dawn darkness upon hearing the news from Francisco Carrasquero, president of the National Elections Council..."
World," Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops were scattered across Florida to help residents rally from the brunt of Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the state in a dozen years..."
World," A French American journalist has disappeared along with his Iraqi translator in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, the provincial deputy governor said Monday."
World, A consortium led by British insurer Prudential PLC has dropped its bid for a major South Korean state asset managing company.
World," President Bush's plan to call tens of thousands of U.S. troops home from Europe and Asia could gain him election year applause from military families, but won't ease the strain on soldiers still battling violent factions in Iraq and Afghanistan."
World,Two witnesses tell an Australian court they saw UK backpacker Peter Falconio more than a week after he disappeared.
Sci/Tech,Digital models of an historic ship are created as part of its restoration to test if it will survive the process.
World," Massachusetts Republicans, while supportive of President Bush's re election, are mindful of the opportunity created should John Kerry beat him in November's election: the state's first Senate vacancy in two decades and a chance to break the Democratic monopoly on its 12 member delegation in Congress."
Business,US officials dismiss claims of tax evasion levelled at watchmaker Swatch by two former employees.
Business,"Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says."
Business,Microsoft is stopping people getting hold of a key security update via net-based file- sharing systems.
Sci/Tech,"ON IPatch monitors, ensures networked Windows systems are current in midsize businesss."
World," The boy chosen by the Chinese government as the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama was greeted warmly by dozens of monks when he visited Tibet's most sacred temple, state television reported, giving rare publicity to one of his appearances."
Sci/Tech,BearingPoint Inc. of McLean won a \$12 million contract from the Transportation Security Administration to begin the third phase in the agency's program to create a standard identification card for U.S. transportation employees.
Sci/Tech,"Federal procurement spending in the Washington area rose last year at its highest rate since the 1980s, according to a study to be released today, creating tens of thousands of jobs and increasing economic growth disproportionately in Northern Virginia."
Sci/Tech,"The debate over whether companies should  treat stock options as an expense draws mixed reactions from Washington area businesses, some of which have a lot to lose if the accounting rule changes."
World," More than a thousand Palestinian prisoners went on a hunger strike to press for better conditions, but Israel responded by tightening inmate restrictions, and a Cabinet minister said he wouldn't care if they starved to death.    About 1,600 prisoners struck on Sunday..."
Business,The European Commission and President George Bush are in a war of words over subsidies given to aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing.
World," In a bold gambit worthy of the chess  champion he once was, Bobby Fischer plans to wed a four time  Japan great in the hope of avoiding deportation home to the  United States, where he is wanted for breaking sanctions."
Sci/Tech,Rogue proteins that behave like those linked to vCJD and Alzheimer's can give yeast a survival advantage.
Sports, The Minnesota Twins left Cleveland clinging to first place in the AL Central  #151; and already looking ahead to their next showdown with the surprising Indians.
Sports, Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and  Katerina Thanou won a two day reprieve at the Athens Olympics  when a disciplinary hearing investigating their missed drugs  tests was adjourned until Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh explains why convicted virus and worm authors are more likely to do Club Fed than hard time.
World," Pakistan continues to support Islamic insurgency in Kashmir and will use militant attacks to influence ongoing peace talks with rival India, India's Home Ministry said in its annual report."
Business," Lowe's Cos. (LOW.N), the second largest home improvement retailer behind Home Depot Inc. (HD.N), on Monday said quarterly profit rose, but trailed estimates."
Business," Stocks are seen opening little changed  on Monday as crude prices remain high, but insurers may dip on  worries about their potential liabilities after a hurricane  struck Florida on Friday."
Business," Lowe's Cos. <LOW.N>, the second largest  home improvement retailer behind Home Depot Inc. <HD.N>, on  Monday said quarterly profit rose, but trailed estimates."
Business, Oil prices simmered near fresh highs  Monday even though early reports of victory for Venezuelan  President Hugo Chavez in a referendum on his rule eased fears  that unrest could upset the country's oil exports.
Business,"British Airways workers plan to strike for 24 hours during the August Bank Holiday weekend unless a pay row is settled, the GMB union said."
Sports, A doping probe that has dogged the host  country's Olympic Games staggered toward farce on Monday when a  hearing involving Greece's two top sprinters was postponed  again.
Business," Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. reported Monday that a robust housing market drove second quarter earnings higher year over year, but results failed to meet Wall Street expectations."
Business,"Workers at Sri Lanka's main oil company end a two-day strike, held in protest at government plans to sell more of the company."
Sci/Tech," In the digital age, the next best thing to being there might be this: a French phone number."
Sci/Tech," A rule prohibiting mobile phone spam adopted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) earlier this month doesn't prohibit phone to phone text messaging, but FCC officials believe the new rule, combined with a 13 year old law, should protect U.S. mobile phone customers against unsolicited commercial e mail."
Sci/Tech, A University of Kentucky professor is pushing to set up a telescope in Australia that students could use via the Internet.
Sci/Tech,Darwin may work in the flat enterprise software market--mergers and acquisitions are expected to increase the clout of leading firms.
Sci/Tech,Sony and Microsoft confront consumer apathy as they attempt to turn game consoles into multipurpose entertainment gadgets.
Sports," KOHLER, Wis. (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh held his  composure to win the 86th U.S. PGA Championship in a three-way  playoff on Sunday, clinching the third major title of his  career."
Sports, American sprinter Lauryn Williams said  on Monday she would have no problem competing on the same team  as Marion Jones in the Olympic 4x100 meters relay.
Sports," Spanish third seed Carlos Moya tamed a  swirling wind and dogged Swedish opponent Thomas Enqvist to  reach the second round of the Olympic men's singles with a 7 6,  6 7, 9 7 victory Monday."
World," Britain is ""sleepwalking into a surveillance society"" because of government plans to introduce ID cards and a population register, the nation's information watchdog was quoted as saying."
World," Authorities in northeast India urged Bangladesh on Monday not to kill about 100 wild elephants that have strayed across the border and gone on a rampage, killing 13 people and injuring dozens more."
World," Israel declared psychological war on  hunger striking Palestinian prisoners Monday, saying it would  barbecue meat outside their cells to try to break their will."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT.O) on Monday reported its third consecutive quarterly profit as cost cuts made up for slumping sales, and its cash pile grew to about  #36;2.6 billion."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. <KMRT.O> on Monday  reported its third consecutive quarterly profit as cost cuts  made up for slumping sales, and its cash pile grew to about   $2.6 billion."
Business," Wall Street is seen opening little  changed on Monday as crude prices remain high, but insurers may  dip on worries about their potential liabilities after a  hurricane struck Florida on Friday."
Business," Sysco Corp. <SYY.N>, the largest U.S.  distributor of food to restaurants and hospitals, on Monday  said quarterly profit rose as an extra week in the period and  acquisitions helped offset the effects of higher food prices."
Business," Lowe's Cos. <LOW.N>, the No. 2 home  improvement retailer behind Home Depot Inc., on Monday reported  an 18 percent increase in second quarter profit, but results  trailed estimates as sales weakened in June."
Business," Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. reported Monday that the company swung to a profit in the second quarter, but same store sales were still in decline."
Sci/Tech," British mobile phone operator Vodafone said it has brought in an executive from Japanese rival NTT DoCoMo to head up its struggling Japanese unit, Vodafone K.K."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's attempt to win over new users with a cut-down edition of Windows comes in for strong criticism.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N) on Monday maintained its August sales forecast and said demand was particularly strong in the U.S. Southeast last week as people stocked up on duct tape, rope and water in preparation for Hurricane Charley."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. <KMRT.O> on Monday  reported its third consecutive quarterly profit as cost cuts  made up for slumping sales, and its cash pile grew to about   $2.6 billion."
Sci/Tech,"The company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, Red Flag Software Co. Ltd., is shifting its main focus to its server operating system and enterprise customers, and planning to expand sales overseas, the company's acting president said in an interview on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Security company Symantec Corp. plans to announce the release of a patch management product on Monday that it says will enable small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to stay on top of software vulnerabilities.
World,"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won backing from 58 percent of voters, with 94 percent of electoral rolls counted, in a referendum on whether to recall him."
Sports," Greetings from the Olympic men's basketball tournament, where America is tied for last place with Angola, Australia, New Zealand, China and the defending world champions from Serbia Montenegro."
World,An Olympic sailor is charged with the manslaughter of a Briton who died after being hit by a car in Athens.
Sci/Tech,AccuRev on Monday will release an upgrade to its SCM (software configuration management) package that the company argues offers a superior alternative to file-based SCM systems.
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. will release the final processor upgrade for its AlphaServer line of Unix servers on Monday.
Sci/Tech,"At its annual HP World user conference in Chicago this week, Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) will announce a number of enhancements to its HP-UX operating system, designed to narrow the gap between the capabilities of the company's Integrity and HP 9000 servers."
World," Villagers returning to their homes in Sudan's Darfur region are living in fear of the Arab militiamen who initially drove them away, the United Nations said in a report received by Reuters Monday."
World," Raids by Sudanese forces and Arab militiamen have worsened a desperate situation in Darfur, rights groups say, but the United Nations said Khartoum was making serious efforts to keep pledges to curb the violence."
World," Villagers returning to their  homes in Sudan's Darfur region are living in fear of the Arab  militiamen who initially drove them away, the United Nations  said in a report received by Reuters Monday."
World," In a bold gambit worthy of the chess  champion he once was, Bobby Fischer plans to wed a four time  Japanese great in the hope of avoiding deportation home to the  United States, where he is wanted for breaking sanctions."
World," Nicky Hilton, the hotel heiress and socialite, has tied the knot with her beau in a late night ceremony, according to court filings obtained by The Associated Press.    Hilton, 20, married New York money manager Todd Andrew Meister, 33, at the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel early Sunday, according a Clark County marriage license..."
World,"ATHENS, Ohio - A group of anarchists is taking an unusual step to make its political voice heard - going to the polls.    Anarchists generally pride themselves on their rejection of government and its authority..."
Business," Allstate Corp. <ALL.N>, the No. 2 U.S.  home and auto insurer, on Monday said potential losses stemming  from Hurricane Charley could hurt its current results."
Business," The Hungarian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points from 11.5 percent to 11.0 percent, the bank said in a statement posted on its website."
Business," Gateway Inc. (GTW.N), the computer maker that recently shuttered its chain of 188 stores, will begin selling its desktops at CompUSA Inc.'s outlets later this week, the two companies said on Monday."
Business," Gateway Inc. <GTW.N>, the computer  maker that recently shuttered its chain of 188 stores, will  begin selling its desktops at CompUSA Inc.'s outlets later this  week, the two companies said on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Lebanese mobile phone users were urged to leave their portable telephones at home or switched off in protest at what is considered one of the costliest services in the world.
Sci/Tech,The Chandra telescope has seen huge gas clouds in space in the act of merging to form a massive galaxy cluster.
World," Authorities are testing a suspicious powder mailed to the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia to determine whether it is anthrax, officials said Monday after the second such scare at a U.S. mission in Asia within a week."
World," KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Reuters) - An envelope containing  suspicious white powder and threats against Americans was  delivered to the U.S. embassy in Malaysia, prompting health  checks on three staff, the embassy and police said Monday."
World," Indonesian President Megawati  Sukarnoputri, trying to maintain momentum in a tight election  battle, said Monday her government had stabilized the economy  and cracked down hard on militants and separatists."
World," A Syrian court has agreed to release  on bail a prominent rights activist who faces trial on charges  of tarnishing the image of the Arab state by publishing false  information, one of his lawyers said Monday."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. <KMRT.O> on Monday  reported its third consecutive quarterly profit despite  slumping sales as it cut jobs and reduced advertising and  discounts, boosting its cash pile to  $2.6 billion."
Business," Rural hospital operator LifePoint  Hospitals Inc. <LPNT.O> has agreed to acquire rival Province  Healthcare Co. <PRV.N> for  $1.125 billion in cash and stock to  broaden its geographic reach, the companies said on Monday."
World," Grumbling about trains is part of the way of life, but one commuter has decided to do something about it    by starting his own railway."
World,Israel launches psychological war against hundreds of Palestinian inmates on hunger strike for better conditions.
Sports," Czech Republic national ice hockey team coach, and former Pittsburgh Penguins coach, Ivan Hlinka died Monday after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash, an official said."
Business," Wall Street is set to open little  changed on Monday as crude prices remain near their record  highs, but insurers may slip on worries about their potential  liabilities after a hurricane struck Florida on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The first indication that the value of RFID (radio frequency identification) will extend beyond the supply warehouse was shown last week by WhereNet, a provider of wireless location and communications technology."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. plans to release the latest version of its CRM (customer relationship management) applications within the next two months, as part of an ongoing update of its E-Business Suite."
World," Grieving relatives on Monday cremated victims, mostly women and children, of a separatist bombing in northeastern India, while hundreds of angry people rallied against the rising bloodshed."
World,The authorities in war-torn Chechnya announce cash gifts for boys born on the slain leader's birthday.
Sci/Tech,"Feedster Includes Kanoodle Ads in RSS Feeds\\Feedster, Inc. today announced the launch of its RSS feed media program. The Company rsquo;s RSS search feeds will soon contain context targeted ads from Kanoodle, Inc., a leading provider of sponsored links for search results and content pages. Alternatively searchers may opt to pay ..."
Sci/Tech,Google IPO Continues Despite Playboy Boob\\Google's IPO ran into another problem last week with investors being allowed to start bidding on the company last Friday. Google rsquo;s founders will appear in an upcoming issue of Playboy magazine which will be on the shelves this Friday. Although the interview was apparently held ...
Sports, Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and  Katerina Thanou won a two day reprieve at the Athens Olympics  Monday so they could appear in person at a disciplinary hearing  into their missed drugs tests and protest their innocence.
Business,"Sysco's fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose 16 percent due to an extra week in the quarter, customer-service initiatives and operating efficiency."
World,"The president won the backing of 58 percent of voters, officials said, but the opposition said that the government had cheated."
Business," U.S. stocks opened little changed on  Monday as crude prices remain near their record highs, but  early reports of victory for the Venezuelan president in a  referendum on his rule eased fears about the country's oil  exports."
World," KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP)   Authorities are testing a suspicious powder mailed to the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia to determine whether it's anthrax, officials said Monday. It's the second such scare at a U.S. mission in Asia within a week."
Sports," The New England Patriots signed first round draft pick Benjamin Watson on Monday, ending the tight end's lengthy holdout."
Business,"Indonesia calls on the International Monetary Fund to help reschedule its debts, as figures reveal a slowdown in economic growth."
Business,"Oil prices fell 23 cents to \$46.35 a barrel after Venezuelan Hugo Chavez won a recall referendum, appeasing worried energy markets."
Business,"Amusement park operators have produced volatile results, but this company has stood the test of time."
Sci/Tech," The company this week will unveil more programs and technologies designed to ease users of its high end servers onto its Integrity line, which uses Intel's 64 bit Itanium processor."
Sci/Tech, European antitrust regulators said Monday they have extended their review of a deal between Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. to make anti piracy software together.
Business," U.S. insurers on Monday predicted that Hurricane Charley could be the most costly U.S. storm since Andrew in 1992, with Florida officials initially estimating economic losses at  #36;15 billion."
Sci/Tech,"It looks like Google's public stock offering will proceed, no matter how hard the company tries to shoot itself in the foot. Not only that, its unique approach to the IPO game could result in an overhaul of federal securities regulations. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,Software giant releases just which programs are having issues with its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's left-wing  President Hugo Chavez on Monday declared victory in a historic  recall referendum on his rule, but his opponents vowed to  challenge vote results they rejected as a ""gigantic fraud."""
World," Vijay Singh shot a 4 over 76 to eke into a three way playoff Sunday, then made his only birdie of the day on the first of three extra holes to beat Justin Leonard and Chris DiMarco in the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits..."
World," Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help residents rally from the brunt of Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the state in a dozen years..."
World," Wall Street shifted higher Monday as bargain hunters shrugged off skyrocketing oil prices and bought shares following an upbeat sales report from Wal Mart Stores and a bright outlook from Lowe's.    The Dow Jones industrial average was up 84.07, or 0.9 percent, at 9,909.42, after edging 0.1 percent higher last week..."
World,"A Communist Party whistle-blower who created a national sensation in China by publicly accusing his superiors of tolerating official corruption has been condemned for breaking party rules and ordered to ""do a complete self-examination,"" authorities announced."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. <KMRT.O> on Monday  reported its third consecutive quarterly profit despite  slumping sales as it cut jobs and reduced advertising and  discounts, boosting its cash pile to  $2.6 billion."
Business," Electronic publisher Thomson Corp.  <TOC.TO> said on Monday it will buy test provider Capstar from  Educational Testing Service, the latest in a string of  acquisitions designed to flesh out its product offerings."
Business,"Lowe's reported a 17.9 percent increase in net income during its second quarter, but results missed Wall Street expectations."
Sci/Tech,"A new software tool from WholeSecurity Inc. can spot fraudulent Web sites used in online cons known as ""phishing"" scams, according to a statement from the company."
Business," Lowe's Cos. <LOW.N>, the No. 2 home  improvement retailer behind Home Depot Inc., on Monday reported  an 18 percent increase in second quarter profit, but results  trailed estimates as sales weakened in June."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Review</strong> Does not attempt world domination, but"
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: HP partners with 3G gear maker...AMD starts shipping 90-nanometer chips...ABC.com to air on Real's SuperPass.
Sci/Tech,"Regulators could still launch an investigation into the two titans' acquisition of ContentGuard, a digital rights company."
Sci/Tech,The 2004 Summer Olympics are underway in Athens and the web is home to plenty of information that makes watching the games even more interesting. 
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT.O) on Monday reported its third consecutive quarterly profit despite slumping sales as it cut jobs and reduced advertising and discounts, boosting its cash pile to  #36;2.6 billion."
Business, Oil prices eased from new record highs  on Monday as victory for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in a  referendum on his rule eased fears that unrest could upset the  country's oil exports.
Business, U.S. stocks gained on Monday as oil  prices dipped after reports of victory for the Venezuelan  president in a referendum on his rule eased fears about the  country's oil exports.
Sci/Tech,"Existing technologies could stop the escalation of global warming for 50 years and work on implementing them can begin immediately, according to an analysis by Princeton University scientists.  (Princeton University press release)"
Sci/Tech,"Heat waves in Chicago, Paris, and elsewhere in North America and Europe will become more intense, more frequent, and longer lasting in the 21st century, according to a new modeling study by two scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). (NCAR press release)"
Sci/Tech,"For the second time in three years, a hypoxic ""dead zone"" has formed off the central Oregon Coast. It's killing fish, crabs and other marine life and leading researchers to believe that a fundamental change may be taking place in ocean conditions in the northern Pacific Ocean. (Oregon State University press release)"
Sci/Tech,"Packard will detail enhancements to its virtualization products, the HP UX 11i Unix operating system, and its AlphaServers this week during its HP World 2004 conference in Chicago."
Sports,"Jay Haas became the second-oldest player to be on the Ryder Cup team, joining Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks Monday for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month."
Sports,"Brooklyn-native Yvette Jarvis is an 'every woman' in Greece: professional basketball player, model, TV and talk show star and Athens councilwoman."
Sports,U.S. sprinter Torri Edwards appeared for a hearing on her doping case that will determine whether the reigning 100-meter world champion competes in the Athens Games.
World," Pop stars are no strangers to bad behavior. Smashed guitars, ruined hotel rooms  such misdeeds often are chuckled over later, written up in the tabloids, perhaps listed on invoices for damage. Not so in Russia, where the public expects its performers to remember that they walk in Tchaikovsky's footsteps."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Canada intends to return to the forefront on African development issues, beginning with a renewed effort at helping the troubled continent grow out of poverty, says Finance Minister Ralph Goodale."
World," The government is expected to slash customs and excise duties on petroleum products in a bid to control inflation without hurting the profitability of oil firms, an oil industry official said on Monday."
World," TORONTO (CP)   A national pharmacare program funded by the federal  government would indirectly result in shorter waiting lists, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said Monday."
World," They lost at politics at an early age. Since then, they've rarely made the same campaign mistakes twice."
World," Pakistan's military Monday played  down a report in the latest edition of Time magazine describing  what it called a ""summit of terrorists"" held in March in  lawless tribal areas bordering Afghanistan."
World,"Jonathan Keith ""Jack"" Idema, the American accused of running a free-lance anti-terror operation and private prison in Afghanistan, testified in court Monday that he could prove U.S. and Afghan authorities were fully aware of his actions."
World," President Bush's plan to call tens of thousands of U.S. troops home from Europe and Asia could gain him election year applause from military families, but won't ease the strain on soldiers still battling violent factions in Iraq and Afghanistan..."
World, Delegates at Iraq's National Conference called Monday for radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr to abandon his uprising against U.S. and Iraqi troops and pull his fighters out of a holy shrine in Najaf...
World," Michael Phelps, still smarting after America's upset loss to South Africa in the 400 freestyle relay, returned to the pool Monday and qualified fastest for the Olympic 200 meter butterfly. Phelps' quest to break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games was dashed with the Americans' bronze medal in the relay Sunday night..."
World," Jay Haas became the second oldest player to be on the Ryder Cup team, joining Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks Monday for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month..."
World," Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to dig out victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless..."
World," A drop in oil prices and upbeat outlooks from Wal Mart and Lowe's prompted new bargain hunting on Wall Street Monday, sending stocks sharply higher. The Dow climbed more than 110 points in morning trading..."
Business," You've got a money question, and the guy in the next cubicle hasn't a clue how to answer. You need trustworthy information. But where to start?"
Business," LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler said it raised  more than \$900 million by selling its 10.5 percent stake in  Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. on Monday, a remnant of its dented  ambitions to build a global carmaking empire."
Sci/Tech, Archaeologists said Monday they have found a cave where they believe John the Baptist anointed many of his disciples  #151; a huge cistern with 28 steps leading to an underground pool of water.
World, Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi urged an Iraqi court Monday to speed up proceedings against toppled leader Saddam Hussein and his close aides.
Business,Web phone service is exploding. And maverick Jeffrey Citron lit the industry's fuse
Business,You can train Bose's new system to play songs you like. Is it worth the price?
Business,"The Days, owned by its advertisers, may boost ABC'S bottom line. But will they control content?"
Sci/Tech," South African fixed line monopoly Telkom vowed to go ahead with plans to cut 4,000 jobs despite a court injunction forcing the state run enterprise to seek agreement with the unions."
World," China raised its official death toll from Typhoon Rananim to at least 147 on Monday, as villagers with farm tools dug through massive landslides searching for 40 people still missing."
World, Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi  urged an Iraqi court Monday to speed up proceedings against  toppled leader Saddam Hussein and his close aides.
World,French rock star Bertrand Cantat could return home from Lithuania to complete his jail term for killing his lover.
World,A newly revealed summit of terrorists raises fears of a fresh plan to attack the U.S. This bombmaker and pilot could be a key player 
Business," U.S. stocks gained on Monday, getting  a boost from lower oil prices after news the Venezuelan  president survived a recall eased fears about the country's oil  exports."
Sci/Tech," Worldwide research and development spending in the emerging field of nanotechnology should rise about 10 percent this year to  #36;8.6 billion, a research firm said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Concerns about funding and poor attendance will not stop plans to bring a dinosaur exhibit to Science City at Union Station, University of Kansas and Science City officials said."
Sci/Tech," Worldwide research and  development spending in the emerging field of nanotechnology  should rise about 10 percent this year to  $8.6 billion, a  research firm said on Monday."
World," A man on a bicycle threw at least four bombs into the compound of a luxury hotel in Nepal's capital on Monday but the blasts caused no casualties, authorities said."
World, Details of new television ad from President Bush to begin airing Monday:
Business,4Kids Entertainment got karate-chopped last week. Can it get back up off the mat?
Sci/Tech, Investors in the company that's trying to come off as cute as a bunny could find themselves holding a fistful of vipers if the founders of Google Inc. continue to chart their erratic course.
Sci/Tech," Computer hackers are keeping up with the times and are putting an increasingly technology dependent world at risk, the chairman of leading US based IT security firm McAfee said."
Sci/Tech,European antitrust regulators said Monday they have extended their review of a deal between Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. to make anti-piracy software together.
World," KATHMANDU, Nepal (Reuters) - A man on a bicycle threw at  least four bombs into the compound of a luxury hotel in Nepal's  capital Monday but the blasts caused no casualties, authorities  said."
Business," Shares of mobile home manufacturers  soared on Monday on hopes of increased business after the  destruction Hurricane Charley wreaked in Florida over the  weekend, an analyst said."
Sci/Tech,Games and security programs are on a long list of software that does not work well with the Windows SP2 update.
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide research and\development spending in the emerging field of nanotechnology\should rise about 10 percent this year to \$8.6 billion, a\research firm said on Monday."
World, A donkey cart beat a Porsche in a race held in a northern Portuguese city over the weekend to see which mode of transportation could best handle car congestion.
World, The Sudanese army expressed opposition to the upgrading of an African Union protection mission newly arrived in the wartorn western region of Darfur into a full blown peacekeeping force.
Business," U.S. stocks gained on Monday, getting a boost from lower oil prices after news the Venezuelan president survived a recall eased fears about the country's oil exports."
Business," Intelsat Ltd., the world's second largest satellite operator, said on Monday it agreed to be bought by a consortium of four private equity firms for  #36;5 billion, including assumption of  #36;2 billion of debt."
Business," Intelsat Ltd., the world's  second largest satellite operator, said on Monday it agreed to  be bought by a consortium of four private equity firms for  $5  billion, including assumption of  $2 billion of debt."
Business,The online postage service offers a chance to put personal pictures on official stamps.
Business,"The company saw an improvement in its trades, but will this market be kind to the brokerages?"
Sci/Tech," The soft orange glow of a common Caribbean coral comes not from the coral itself but from bacteria that live inside it, U.S. scientists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>HP World</strong> Free Alpha upgrades to stem defections
Sci/Tech,The former plans to team up its intrusion prevention technology with the latter's vulnerability management software.
World," The United Nations should find ways to demonstrate political independence, regain the neutrality it lost after the Sept. 11 attacks and better communicate with the world's 1 billion Muslims, a top U.N. official said Monday."
World," Dozens of Michael Jackson's fans pressed against a chain link fence outside court Monday, staking out viewing spots hours before the pop star was to arrive to face off against the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges..."
World,"KIBBUTZ TZUBA, Israel - Archaeologists said Monday they have found a cave where they believe John the Baptist anointed many of his disciples - a huge cistern with 28 steps leading to an underground pool of water.    During an exclusive tour of the cave by The Associated Press, archaeologists presented wall carvings they said tell the story of the fiery New Testament preacher, as well as a stone they believe was used for ceremonial foot washing..."
World, U.S. tanks rolled into the Old City of Najaf toward a holy Shiite shrine where militants were hiding Monday as participants at a national conference voted to send a delegation here to try to negotiate an end to the fighting...
World," President Bush on Monday announced plans to shift 60,000 to 70,000 U.S. troops who are now stationed in Europe and Asia in one of the largest troop realignments since the end of the Cold War..."
Sci/Tech," To get an idea of how Windows got to be such a mess, think of it as a house that was built on an island in the middle of a lake, deep in the countryside."
Sci/Tech,"Windows update doesn't play well with all applications, even Redmond's. Also: CNET Reviews on security work still to be done."
Sports,"In another setback to the prosecution in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, the court maintains ruling that allows information about the accuser's sex life into court."
Business," U.S. stocks climbed on Monday, getting  a boost from lower oil prices after Venezuela's president  declared he had survived a recall referendum, easing fears  about the country's oil exports."
Business," Kmart Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday  reported its third consecutive quarterly profit and boosted its  cash pile to  $2.6 billion as it cut spending on advertising and  discounts, sending its stock up 14 percent."
Sci/Tech,Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro will be online to talk about The Washington Post's special cybersecurity report.
Sci/Tech,"PivX Solutions, Inc. of Newport Beach, California, on Monday announced the availability of Qwik-Fix Pro, an intrusion prevention software product for Windows machines that disables or modifies features of Microsoft Corp. Windows and the Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser that are frequent targets of malicious computer hackers and virus writers."
Business,European antitrust regulators extend their review of Microsoft-Time Warner deal. Also: Gateway plans to sell desktops at CompUSA   hellip;. Vodafone's Japanese unit headhunts an executive from rival NTT DoCoMo   hellip;. and more.
Business,"Investors are dumping tech stocks with abandon. As for Overland Storage, it is a buyer."
Sci/Tech,"Did the same Greek philosophers who declared the first truce for Olympic competition have the foresight to imagine a universe not just where many countries could coexist, but also a universe occupied by many such habitable worlds?"
Sci/Tech, Desktop systems will be available in 226 stores across the U.S.
Business," Lowe's Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LOW.N</A>, the world's No. 2  home improvement retailer, on Monday reported an 18 percent  increase in second quarter profit and said earnings for the  rest of the year would top current estimates."
Business," Shares of top toy maker Mattel Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MAT.N</A> and rival Hasbro Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAS.N</A> fell to their lowest  levels at least 14 months on Monday after a downgrade by Lehman  Brothers, which cited deteriorating industry conditions."
Sci/Tech,Version 8 of the low-priced productivity package includes a stand-alone dictionary and a PowerPoint add-on.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Bladed desktop pioneer gets \$25 million...AOL kicks off free fantasy sports...HP partners with 3G gear maker.
Sci/Tech,Regulators could still launch an investigation into the two titans' acquisition of ContentGuard this month.
Sci/Tech,"Donald Halsted, one target of a class-action suit alleging financial improprieties at bankrupt Polaroid, officially becomes CFO."
Sci/Tech,"In another setback, the chipmaker says a processor for large-screen projection TVs won't come out this year."
Sci/Tech,"Sybase Inc. released a new version of its application development tool on Monday, called PowerBuilder 10, and outlined plans for an upgrade to its database software, Adaptive Server Enterprise, which will go into beta at the end of this month and is due for release next year."
Sci/Tech,"This paper discusses the use of NetFlow, a traffic profile monitoring technology available on many routers, for use in the early detection of worms, spammers, and other abnormal network activity in large enterprise networks and service providers."
Sports," They washed cars, put up posters and sold T shirts to raise the money to be here. When it was finally time for Vicente Escobedo to fight, his family and friends welcomed him into the arena by waving his picture and chanting ""Chente, Chente."""
Sports, Timeline of the sexual assault case against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant:
Sports," Chicago, Ill. (Sports Network) - The Chicago Blackhawks  Monday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenseman  Bryan Berard. As per team policy, financial terms of the deal  were not disclosed."
World,Indian asks Bangladesh to spare the lives of around 100 elephants which have strayed across the border.
World,Police investigating the murder of newlywed Chanel Taylor make an arrest.
World,"President Bush today announced plans to shift 60,000 to 70,000 U.S. troops who are now stationed in Europe and Asia."
World," President Bush on Monday announced plans to shift as many as 70,000 U.S. troops who are now stationed in Western Europe and Asia in one of the largest realignments since the end of the Cold War..."
World, Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges...
Sci/Tech, WholeSecurity's new software claims to identify fraudulent sites.
Sci/Tech," The Nokia (NYSE: NOK) 6820 is an ergonomically pleasing handheld device that integrates short text, multimedia and  instant messaging capabilities with all of the features and functions that one normally would expect to find in a dedicated GSM/GPRS cellular phone."
Sci/Tech," Sprint (NYSE: FON) is taking its mobile data services to the next level, targeting both consumers and business customers, as the carrier rolls out the Sprint TV multimedia service and adds the popular  BlackBerry e mail application to its portfolio."
Sci/Tech," With automatic download of Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) enormous SP2 security patch to the Windows XP operating system set to begin, the industry still waits to understand its ramifications. Home users that have their preferences set to receive operating system updates as they are made available by Microsoft may be surprised to learn that some of the software they already run on their systems could be disabled by SP2 or may run very differently."
World," Armed assailants attacked a convoy of Turkish trucks delivering supplies to U.S. forces in Iraq and took two Turkish drivers hostage, their company said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Dozens of scientists plan to converge at the University of Wyoming to talk about West Nile virus, water pollution and other issues related to coal bed methane drilling."
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first device to remove blood clots from the brains of people suffering strokes - a new treatment option that could save lives and shave the \$53 billion annual bill to treat strokes, has been approved by the government.    In 80 percent of strokes, a blood vessel in the brain becomes clogged by a blood clot, increasing the chance of severe disability or death..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Microsoft ships updated Works...FaceTime pulls in \$16 million...Bladed desktop pioneer gets \$25 million.
Sci/Tech,"Donald Halsted, one target of a class action suit alleging financial improprieties at bankrupt Polaroid, officially becomes CFO."
Sci/Tech,Research In Motion's BlackBerry e-mail and data services will be carried on Sprint's networks.
Business," U.S. stocks rebounded on Monday as oil  prices retreated from their highs, while upbeat earnings  announcements from retailers fueled the improved sentiment."
Business, The dollar gained against the euro on  Monday after a report on flows into U.S. assets showed enough  of a rise in foreign investments to offset the current account  gap for the month.
Sci/Tech," For 12 year old Anju Sharma, hope for a better life arrives in her poor farming village three days a week on a bicycle rickshaw that carries a computer with a high speed, wireless Internet connection."
Sci/Tech,"By ADAM GOLDMAN    LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The waiter appears tableside in the cozy dining room laden with oil paintings, stained glass and hints of cherry and oak. Before reciting the day's special menu items, he recounts the restaurant's devotion to farm-fresh produce and tosses out a morsel about its namesake, chef Bradley Ogden..."
Sci/Tech,"By GARY GENTILE    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- CinemaNow Inc., the Internet-based movie service, is a rarity in Hollywood - a company that eagerly embraces Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) technology and relies on it exclusively to transmit, protect and display the movies it rents to customers..."
Sci/Tech,"BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- European antitrust regulators said Monday they have extended their review of a deal between Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Time Warner Inc..."
Sports," The New England Patriots Monday announced the signing of first round draft pick Benjamin Watson. As per team policy, terms of the tight end's deal were not released."
Sports," Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe beat  arch rival Michael Phelps in the men's 200 meter freestyle on  Monday as the United States pursued China, Australia and Japan  in the medals table on day three of the Olympic Games."
World," There was no evident pattern of fraud in Venezuela's balloting that left President Hugo Chavez in office but a final judgment depends on what observers report, the State Department said Monday."
World," Elizabeth Burnosky is a registered Democrat who voted for President Bush in 2000, opposes his policy on Iraq and calls Sen. John Kerry ""a little wussy boy."" Call her conflicted."
World,"Insurers are counting the cost of Hurricane Charley in Florida, with early damage estimates reaching as high as \$14bn (7.6; 11bn euros)."
World,"Former chess champion Bobby Fischer announced plans Monday to marry a leading Japanese chess official and appealed to Secretary of State Colin Powell to help him renounce U.S. citizenship, the latest in a series of moves as he seeks to block attempts to deport him to the United States."
Business," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's left-wing  President Hugo Chavez won a recall referendum on his divisive  rule in a vote backed on Monday by international observers who  found no ""element of fraud."""
Business, Halliburton said on Monday the U.S.  Army had decided to give the company more time to resolve a  billing dispute before withholding payment of up to 15 percent  of the company's bills in Iraq and Kuwait.
Business," Media company Belo Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLC.N</A> on  Monday said it would refund  $23 million to advertisers because  of a circulation scandal at its Dallas Morning News newspaper,  resulting in a charge against earnings in the current quarter."
Business," Rural hospital operator LifePoint  Hospitals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LPNT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LPNT.O</A> agreed to buy rival Province Healthcare  Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PRV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PRV.N</A> for  $1.03 billion in cash and stock to broaden its  geographic reach, the companies said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of Americans have defected to satellite TV as the providers have reported hefty gains while the cable industry has declined. Consumers likely will see aggressive marketing promotions in the next six months as companies jockey for customers, analysts say."
Sci/Tech,The FCC's new ruling on broadband wiretaps will force customers to pay for the privilege of making  the Internet less secure.\
World," The United States will withdraw up to 70,000 troops from Europe and Asia over the next decade, President George W. Bush said, in a move aimed at increasing the capability to fight the ""war on terror"" and meet other new threats."
World," The kid couldn't catch the Thorpedo   and he won't be catching Mark Spitz, either. Michael Phelps' quest for seven gold medals ended after just three events, doomed by another bronze Monday night in the most anticipated race at the Olympic pool   the head to head showdown with Australia's Ian Thorpe in the 200 meter freestyle..."
World,"KIBBUTZ TZUBA, Israel - Archaeologists said Monday they have found a cave where they believe John the Baptist anointed many of his disciples - a huge cistern with 28 steps leading to an underground pool of water.    During an exclusive tour of the cave by The Associated Press, archaeologists presented wall carvings they said tell the story of the fiery New Testament preacher, as well as a stone they believe was used for ceremonial foot washing..."
Business," Venezuela's left wing President Hugo Chavez won a recall referendum on his divisive rule in a vote backed on Monday by international observers who found no ""element of fraud."""
Business," Four private equity firms plan to buy  Bermuda based Intelsat for about  $3 billion, the world's  second largest satellite operator said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"By CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER     CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- The high-tech thumbprint devices were meant to keep people from voting more than once in the recall ballot against President Hugo Chavez. Instead, they often wound up working fitfully - even when Chavez himself voted - contributing to huge delays in Sunday's historic referendum..."
World," More than 76,000 meals and snacks have been served to hurricane ravaged counties in Florida, with thousands more available from federal, local and private agencies, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday."
Business,Pepsi pushes a blue version of Mountain Dew only at Taco Bell. Is this a winning strategy?
Sci/Tech," Mac Publishing LLC, the publishers of Macworld magazine on Monday announced Playlist, a new digital music magazine for Mac and Windows users. The new magazine, which will be newsstand only, will be available on August 24, 2004."
Sci/Tech," Options traders have been building bullish positions in PeopleSoft Inc.  (PSFT.O) as investors bet a federal judge will approve Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid of the business software maker, traders said on Monday."
Sports," Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe beat  arch rival Michael Phelps in the men's 200 meter freestyle on  Monday as the United States trailed China, Australia and Japan  in the medals table on day three of the Olympic Games."
World, Iran and Saudi Arabia called Monday for the United Nations to intervene in Iraq to stop the fighting between U.S. forces and Shhite militants hiding in the holy city of Najaf.
World," GATUMBA, Burundi (Reuters) - Mourners covered their faces  to block the smell of disinfectant and death Monday as they  buried more than 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees burned, hacked  and shot in an attack on their camp in western Burundi."
Business,Post staff writer David Hilzenrath and editor Mike Flagg discuss which local executives have the sweetest deals.
Business,"Lately, the company's retail operation has been lagging behind sales of its locations."
Sci/Tech,Calendar application is one of the first non-blogging uses of the standard.
Sci/Tech,Motorola plans first use of the open-source software in the core of next-generation cell phone networks.
Sports," An official from the World Golf Hall of Fame joined a casual conversation last year about players on the verge of election, and someone mentioned Vijay Singh."
World," Reality television programs were under renewed fire in Portugal after the winner of the nation's first edition of the popular ""Big Brother"" series threatened to throw himself from a bridge over the weekend."
World," Armed assailants attacked a convoy of Turkish trucks delivering supplies to U.S. forces in Iraq and took two Turkish drivers hostage, their company said Monday."
World," U.S. troops and Shi'ite militiamen  battled in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf Monday, just hours  after political and religious leaders in Baghdad agreed to make  a last ditch appeal for peace."
Business," Intelsat is to be sold to four private  equity firms for  $3.1 billion, the world's second largest  satellite operator said on Monday."
Business,Halliburton said Monday the U.S. Army had decided to give the company more time to resolve a billing dispute before withholding payment of up to 15 percent of the company's bills in Iraq and Kuwait.
Sci/Tech, Robert D. Wall is too careful a scientist to say he's on the verge of a sensational discovery.
Sports," SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - Former International Boxing  Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Robert Quiroga was  killed early Monday, police said."
Sports," Australia's Ian Thorpe won the gold  medal in the men's 200 meters freestyle, dubbed the ""race of  the century,"" at the Athens Olympics on Monday."
Business," Sysco Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SYY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SYY.N</A>, the largest U.S.  distributor of food to restaurants and hospitals, on Monday  said quarterly profit rose as an extra week in the period and  cost control measures helped offset the higher food prices that  were slowing demand."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. has published a list of nearly 50 applications and games that may not work correctly after installing Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP.
Sports, The trial in the Kobe Bryant rape case looked set to go ahead later this month after the state's highest court ruled against prosecutors on Monday over a key piece of evidence in the high profile case.
Sports, Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended Monday for two games and fined an undisclosed amount for arguing with umpires during an Aug. 9 game against Cleveland.
Sports, The trial in the Kobe Bryant rape  case looked set to go ahead later this month after the state's  highest court ruled against prosecutors on Monday over a key  piece of evidence in the high profile case.
World," German carrier Lufthansa said it would levy a temporary fuel surcharge on tickets from August 24, in response to the rise in the price of oil."
World," Iraq's interim president promised on Monday to prevent Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq from launching attacking into Turkey, apparently hoping to avoid a Turkish military response."
World, The operator of a nuclear power plant where a long neglected cooling pipe burst and killed four workers last week said Monday that four other pipes at its reactors also went unchecked for years.
World," Two Army divisions will return to the United States from Germany as part of a global military restructuring that President Bush says will bring up to 70,000 American troops home in the next decade.    Pentagon officials said Monday the 1st Armored Division and 1st Infantry Division probably won't start leaving their bases in Germany until 2006 at the earliest..."
Sci/Tech," In the latest of a series of  product delays, Intel Corp. has postponed the launch of a video  display chip it had previously planned to introduce by year  end, putting off a showdown with Texas Instruments Inc. in the  fast growing market for high definition television displays."
Sci/Tech,"One hundred twenty scientists have published their current running tally of results from the Spirit rover. No lakebed evidence has been found yet, but scientists are impressed with the equipment's diagnostic capabilities so far..."
Sports," Larry Brown was despondent, the head of the U.S. selection committee was defensive, and Allen Iverson was hanging up on callers who asked what went wrong. A day after their first Olympic loss in 16 years, the Americans were experiencing varying degrees of distress."
Sports," Twice Olympic beach volleyball medallist  Natalie Cook helped new team mate Nicole Sanderson battle  nerves to propel Australia to a 21 19, 17 21, 17 15 win against  China Monday."
World, Three former spymasters told senators Monday that creating a new national intelligence director would be worthless without giving that person authority over the budgets of the nation's spy agencies.
Sci/Tech," In the latest of a series of product delays, Intel Corp. has postponed the launch of a video display chip it had previously planned to introduce by year end, putting off a showdown with Texas Instruments Inc. in the fast growing market for high definition television displays."
Sci/Tech,By AIKO HAYASHI    TOKYO (AP) -- Five years ago Japanese women's rights advocates won their battle to legalize the birth control pill. Now they are waging an even tougher fight - getting women to use it...
Sci/Tech,Software maker promises that the sales force automation revamp will help sales processes by pulling in more data.
World, German officials voiced concern Monday that their country has the most to lose with President Bush's announcement that tens of thousands of troops will return to the United States over the next decade.
Sci/Tech,By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dr. Douglas Kerr painstakingly collected spinal fluid from hundreds of patients with a mysterious disease that can paralyze within hours of attacking - and thinks he may have found a way to fight back...
Sports, All Star outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. had surgery Monday to repair his torn right hamstring and is expected to return for spring training.
Sports," Vaclav Prospal is returning to the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and will likely take the spot of forward Cory Stillman, who replaced him a year ago."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices fell on Monday as investors focused on a pullback in oil prices from record highs and largely shrugged off dismal results from a regional manufacturing survey.
Business,"Novell brings updated kernel to enterprise LinuxTimed to coincide with this years linuxworld expo, Novell has announced SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9. Though Novells SuSE division has marketed a commercial Linux distribution based on the v2.6 kernel, this is the first to be granted the more stringently qualified enterprise designation. Besides kernel-level improvements and the usual collection of updated software packages, this release offers improved fail-over, clustering, and resource management and comes bundled with Novells ZENworks configuration management software for Linux. The company claims that its AutoBuild system allows it to offer identical configurations for a variety of platforms, including x86 (both 32- and 64-bit), Itanium, IBM POWER, and IBM mainframes. Free evaluation downloads are available now and support subscriptions start at \$349 per dual-CPU server.SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, Novell/SuSE"
Sci/Tech," When Hewlett Packard Co. (HPQ.N) warned of a profit shortfall last week, it blamed problems it had combining two SAP systems, something that the computer maker believed would be relatively simple when they were putting together a deal to buy Compaq two years ago."
Sci/Tech," iPod mini users might want to consider ditching their earphones if Altec Lansing's iMmini speaker system lives up to its promise. Based on the same technology and engineering as the original inMotion system, the iMmini can be folded into a convenient carrying shape."
Sci/Tech," When Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A>  warned of a profit shortfall last week, it blamed problems it  had combining two SAP systems, something that the computer  maker believed would be relatively simple when they were  putting together a deal to buy Compaq two years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Want to age gracefully? Keep moving. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of chronic disease -- such as heart trouble, diabetes, even cancer -- and keep you feeling and looking younger as you age."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. Patent and Trademark Office publishes Apple patent for ""chameleon"" cases that change their look."
Sports," Brett Favre would love to throw fewer interceptions this season. He's just not sure he can. ""It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks, and that's never more true than with me,"" said Favre, who was picked off 21 times last season, one less than NFL co leaders Joey Harrington and Marc Bulger. ""When I roll out to pass, I feel like there's a touchdown waiting."
Sports,Venus Williams and Chanda Rubin lose to Li Ting and Sun Tian Tian of China in the first round of the doubles tournament.
World," Americans who served in the military will be well represented at the upcoming Republican convention, more so than at last month's Democratic convention or in the U.S. population overall, according to the GOP."
World," GATUMBA, Burundi (Reuters) - Mourners covered their faces  to block the smell of disinfectant and death on Monday as they  buried more than 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees burned, hacked  and shot in an attack on their camp in western Burundi."
World," KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Three Americans standing  trial in Afghanistan Monday for imprisoning and torturing  Afghans were given a week to provide evidence, which they say  was withheld by U.S. authorities, proving that they had  official clearance."
Business," Insurers are braced to pay out about   $7 billion in claims for devastation caused by Hurricane  Charley, making the storm the second most costly after  Hurricane Andrew, industry and government officials said on  Monday."
Sci/Tech,Local government in UK says it didn't use the open-source OS as a bargaining chip; Microsoft was simply best option.
Sports, A short walk around the California campus this summer was all Geoff McArthur needed as proof of how much Golden Bears football has changed since his freshman year. A program that won only one game in 2001 and has the longest Rose Bowl drought of any Big Ten or Pac 10 team is finally getting noticed at a school more known for its protests than its passing.
World," General Motors said Monday it will start making Cadillacs in China this year, joining a race by foreign luxury car brands to sell to the country's newly rich elite."
World,"Former super flyweight boxing champion Robert Quiroga has been stabbed to death in San Antonio, Texas."
World," A drop in oil prices and upbeat outlooks from Wal Mart and Lowe's prompted some bargain hunting on Wall Street, sending stocks sharply higher Monday, with the swing exaggerated by thin late summer trading. The Dow Jones industrials surged more than 120 points higher in late trading..."
World," Over two decades, the income gap has steadily increased between the richest Americans, who own homes and stocks and got big tax breaks, and those at the middle and bottom of the pay scale, whose paychecks buy less.    The growing disparity is even more pronounced in this recovering economy..."
World, A trial date has been set for Sept...
World," President Hugo Chavez survived a referendum to oust him, according to results Monday, and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and other election observers urged the opposition to accept the vote, deflating claims of fraud..."
Sci/Tech,<strong>HP World</strong> Booth intro steals show
Sports, Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood's appeal was rejected Monday and he will begin serving his five game suspension Tuesday.
World," Suspected militants have kidnapped an Iraqi intelligence officer in response to the fighting in the holy city of Najaf, Al Jazeera television reported on Tuesday."
World," Suspected militants have kidnapped an  Iraqi intelligence officer in response to the fighting in the  holy city of Najaf, Al Jazeera television reported on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Huygens mission in orbit around Saturn discovers two new moons around the ringed planet.
Sci/Tech,"special coverage Assuming Oracle will win its antitrust suit, traders are scooping up PeopleSoft options."
Sci/Tech,roundup \Linux shapes up as a software standard for cell phone networks. Also: California sees security in open source.
Sports," Following a mass exodus of offensive stars and starting quarterbacks, defense could dominate the Big Ten this season."
Sports," Venus Williams's bid for a second  successive Olympic doubles tennis gold ended on Monday when she  and stand in partner Chanda Rubin lost 7 5, 1 6, 6 3 to Chinese  eighth seeds Li Ting and Sun Tian Tian in the first round."
Business, U.S. stocks rebounded on Monday as  worry about oil prices crunching corporate profits eased when  crude retreated from record highs.
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc. appeared set  to start trading on Nasdaq on Wednesday, after the Web's No. 1  search engine asked regulators on Monday for final approval to  price its closely watched initial public offering."
Sci/Tech,"  With eyes sharper than any that have peered at Saturn before, the Cassini spacecraft has uncovered two moons, which may be the smallest bodies so far seen around the ringed planet.     The moons are approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) and 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) across    smaller than the city of Boulder, Colorado..."
Sports, Japan revived memories of their glorious  gymnastics past when they upstaged favorites China and United  States to snatch the Olympic men's team gold for the first time  in 28 years Monday.
World, Hundreds of people were feared trapped in southwest England after flash floods left a popular coastal tourist village under water and swept dozens of cars and caravans into the sea.
World," TORONTO (CP)   In his first public address as federal health minister, Ujjal Dosanjh carefully toed the government line on Monday, saying Ottawa is prepared to invest more money in medicare to reduce waiting times, but not by sponsoring a national pharmacare program demanded by the provinces. But even as he was speaking, Saskatchewan's premier said in Regina that provincial premiers will meet one more time to flesh out the details of the proposed pharmacare program before taking their idea to Prime Minister Paul Martin."
World,"Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie could miss the Olympic 10,000m because of an Achilles injury."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc.'s stock market debut appeared to be on track for later this week after the Internet search company asked regulators to give final approval of the paperwork required for the sale.
Sci/Tech,Will the company's next PC look like a Christmas tree? A patent filing sheds some light.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates has acquired PestPatrol, a company that markets antispyware software, for an undisclosed sum and plans to incorporate PestPatrol's products into its eTrust Threat Management software suite."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has published a list of nearly 50 applications -- including developer and backup tools, antivirus software and an FTP client -- that may not work correctly after installing Service Pack 2 for Windows XP."
Sci/Tech,"At its annual user conference in Orlando, Sybase Inc. released a new version of its application development tool, outlined plans for an upgrade to its database software and planned to preview a system for tracking RFID data."
Sci/Tech,McAfee Inc.'s purchase of Foundstone follows several moves in the past year to focus its product offerings and bolster its standing in the intrusion detection and prevention market.
Sci/Tech,"After internal documents revealed plans to send nearly 5,000 jobs to developing countries over two years, IBM became an easy target for critics of outsourcing. Will limiting layoffs take the sting out of moving these jobs abroad?"
Sci/Tech,"U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker said sales documents detailing highly confidential information, such as which companies receive discounts on Oracle products and the size of the discounts, are likely to be made public."
Sci/Tech,A quick course in how some of the most esoteric aspects of COM work.
Sci/Tech,"A guide to Computerworld's recent coverage of Web services and service-oriented architectures, including user applications, security issues and predictions."
Sci/Tech,"Forget those pesky business functions. To learn how Web services work and what you can do with them, check out these useful utilities that tell you who uttered that famous Shakespeare line, for example, or even convert Sao Tome dobras to Malawi kwacha."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Messenger Patches Security Hole\\If you logged into Yahoo Messenger today and was taken a back by an automatic security download - don't be scared, it's no virus. Yahoo was only patching up a few holes.\\Yahoo has posted a security patch for a flaw in its instant messaging software that ..."
Sports," Twenty years later, the boys are back on the medal stand. The American men's gymnastics program, long overlooked and often unappreciated, won Olympic silver Monday, capping a four year rebuilding project to take home a medal for the first time since the boycotted 1984 Games."
Sports, The dream of emulating Mark Spitz's  seven Olympic gold medals is over for Michael Phelps but the  American refused to be disappointed after finishing third in  the most eagerly awaited race of the Athens Games Monday.
Sports, Natalie Coughlin's run of bad luck  finally took a turn for the better when she won the gold medal  in the women's 100 meters backstroke at the Athens Olympics  Monday.
Business," Google Inc. appeared set to start trading on Nasdaq on Wednesday, after the Web's No. 1 search engine asked regulators on Monday for final approval to price its closely watched initial public offering."
World, CALGARY (CP)   Husky Energy Inc. has further strengthened its relationship with one of China's major oil companies by signing a new exploration agreement in the South China Sea.
World," Venezuelans overwhelmingly voted to keep President Hugo Chavez in office, dealing a crushing defeat to a splintered opposition and allowing the leftist leader to convert one of the biggest challenges of his presidency into an even broader mandate to carry on his ""revolution for the poor.""   Stunned opposition leaders, who have fought for years to oust Chavez, claimed fraud after results announced Monday by election officials showed nearly 60 percent of voters had said ""no"" to the question of whether he should leave office immediately.    But former President Jimmy Carter and the Organization of American States endorsed the results of Sunday's vote, which saw one of the biggest turnouts in Venezuela's history, and urged everybody to accept the outcome..."
World," A drop in oil prices and upbeat outlooks from Wal Mart and Lowe's helped send stocks sharply higher Monday on Wall Street, with the swing exaggerated by thin late summer trading. The Dow Jones industrials surged nearly 130 points..."
Business," Lowe's Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LOW.N</A>, the world's second  largest home improvement retailer, on Monday reported an 18  percent increase in second quarter net income and said earnings  for the rest of the year would top analysts' estimates."
Sci/Tech," Heat waves like those that have hit Paris and Chicago in recent years are likely to get worse, roasting more and more cities with ever higher temperatures, climate researchers predicted on Thursday."
Sports,Australia's Ian Thorpe soared past Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands to win the most anticipated race of the Olympics. Michael Phelps finished third.
Sports,"Recently released outfielder Shane Spencer rejoined the Yankees on Monday, signing a minor league contract after working out at their spring training complex."
Sports,"Going with experience, Hal Sutton named Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as captain's selections for this year's United States Ryder Cup team."
World, Jury selection began Monday for a Haitian paramilitary leader convicted in absentia of killing a businessman and ordering a massacre in the early 1990s but is facing the charges again after returning to lead a revolt against President Jean Bertrand Aristide.
World,The women gymnasts are favored to make history and win gold Tuesday - a Wheaties box moment waiting to happen.
World,"With record turnout, Venezuela's president survives a recall vote, but opponents claim fraud."
World,A new report urges humanitarian groups to maintain a local presence in disaster-prone areas.
World,"In 2000, Greece brought home 13 medals. The Greek Olympic Committee hopes to double that number."
Sci/Tech," IBM Corp. is seeking dismissal of a second major component of the lawsuit filed against it last year by Unix vendor The SCO Group Inc., according to court documents filed Friday by IBM. The documents, filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, argue that SCO's breach of contract allegations should be dismissed from the lawsuit."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. has pushed back automatic distribution of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to allow business users more time to instruct their machines to skip the update.
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) said Monday it acquired PestPatrol Inc., a firm marketing antispyware software to enterprises, small businesses and individual consumers."
Sci/Tech,"The PC market won't grow as fast in 2004 as originally predicted by Gartner Inc. analysts, as concerns about the overall health of the U.S. economy weigh on the market, the market research company said Monday."
World, The UN envoy to Sudan has tried to ease the pressure on Khartoum after a flurry of indictments of the government's failure to end the crisis in Darfur drew irate reactions from President Omar al Beshir.
Business," CHICAGO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Options traders have been  building bullish positions in PeopleSoft Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> as  investors bet a federal judge will approve Oracle Corp.'s  hostile takeover bid of the business software maker, traders  said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," With a new spacecraft bound for Mercury, that tiny planet nbsp;near the heart of the solar system, researchers are hoping to solve a slew of riddles about the small world."
Sci/Tech," A Canadian team of rocketeers has moved one step closer to launching its own manned spacecraft with the successful parachute drop test of a crew capsule today.   nbsp;  The backers of Canadian Arrow, a rocket entry in the  #36;10 million Ansari X Prize competition, watched happily as their crew compartment drifted down into Lake Ontario.   nbsp;  Today totally proves our Canadian Arrow design, said Geoff Sheerin, leader of the London, Ontario based Arrows bid for the X Prize. It went really well and everything worked as it should. ..."
Sports," Told to avoid inflaming anti American  sentiment, U.S. athletes may have toned down the bravado too  much in the early days of the Athens Games."
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A>  said on Monday that its chief operating officer is leaving the  company for another job, the latest setback for a company that  is trying to recover from sluggish sales and an accounting  probe."
Business,Google's planned flotation moves another step closer after the company and its underwriters ask the SEC to declare its registration effective.
Business,"Crude oil for delivery next month settled at \$46.05 a barrel, down 53 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange after briefly trading at a new high of \$46.91 early in the day."
Sci/Tech,SCO Group's faltering attack on Linux faces another threat as Big Blue files motion seeking dismissal of contract claims.
Sci/Tech,"Having received a renewed boost from those who see it moving out of niche markets, iSCSI (Internet SCSI) may finally be getting some much-needed respect."
Sports," To prepare for the Olympics, Kerri  Pottharst practiced serving with her team mate screaming in her  ear."
World," LONDON (AP)   Heavy rain caused flash floods in seaside communities in southwestern England on Monday, and dozens of people were rescued from cars, trees and rooftops by emergency helicopters and lifeboats, officials said."
World," Sen. Tom Harkin pushed the name calling in the presidential race to a new level, calling Vice President Dick Cheney a coward for not serving in Vietnam and cowardly for his criticism of John Kerry."
Sports, The NFL Players Association has gotten involved in Quincy Carter's release by the Dallas Cowboys.
World, British police must charge or release on  Tuesday nine men arrested earlier this month in anti terrorism  raids that followed a tipoff from an al Qaeda suspect in  Pakistan and security alerts in the United States.
World,"Rwanda warns it will intervene to prevent genocide, as more than 150 Tutsi  refugees are buried in Burundi."
Sci/Tech, A Royal Dutch/Shell  led group developing oil and gas fields in the Russian far east moved to assure worried ecologists on Friday it is doing all it can to protect rare gray whales living in the coastal waters.
World," Driven from splintered trailers, roofless condos and powerless suburban homes, Hurricane Charley's hungry victims sweated through long lines Monday to find food, showers and drinking water three days after the storm left their lives in shambles..."
World,The NFL Players Association has gotten involved in Quincy Carter's release by the Dallas Cowboys. The union filed a grievance over the release Aug...
Sports, The Los Angeles Galaxy fired coach Sigi Schmid on Monday despite leading Major League Soccer with 34 points.
Sci/Tech,"European telecom equipment maker looks to push into corporate switching, a market long dominated by Cisco."
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc. appeared set  to start trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, after the Web's  No. 1 search engine asked regulators for final approval to  price its closely watched initial public offering."
Sci/Tech, Chinese Internet company Sohu.com (SOHU.O) on Friday said China Mobile (CHL.N) had suspended Sohu as a supplier of mobile phone picture services for one year for unsolicited marketing to some customers.
Sci/Tech," A group of technology companies  including Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TXN.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TXN.N</A>, STMicroelectronics  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=STM.PA qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">STM.PA</A> and Broadcom Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=BRCM.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">BRCM.O</A>, on Thursday said they  will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times  the speed of the current generation."
Sports," Ian Thorpe became Australia's greatest  Olympian and staked a claim to being the best swimmer of his  generation when he won ""the race of the century"" at Athens on  Monday."
Sci/Tech,The Royal Society launches a scientific investigation into the rising acidity of the Earth's oceans.
Sci/Tech,A bird species new to science has been found by researchers on a remote island in the northern Philippines.
Sci/Tech,"Tool that identifies Web sites pretending to be connected to banks, eBay, etc., could help leave phishing scammers dead in the water."
Sci/Tech,"Scripted, produced, cast, costumed, shot, edited and vigorously promoted by Darren Brandl,  #147;Generic Superheroes, #148; a 35-minute comedic-action-adventure parody, makes full use of both Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack.  #147;Every costume, #148; says the recent high school graduate proudly,  #147;was made of 100 percent spandex  #133; as any superhero costume should be. #148; Aug 16"
Sports," Ten days after trading for Gary Payton, the Boston Celtics still have no idea if the nine time All Star will ever wear a Celtics' uniform."
Sci/Tech," A Russian supply ship docked with the International Space Station on Saturday, delivering food and fuel to the two astronauts living there, mission control said."
World," As of Monday, Aug. 16, 935 U.S. service members have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 697 died as a result of hostile action and 238 died of non hostile causes."
World,A bird species new to science is found by researchers on a remote island in the Philippines.
Sports," The NFL Players Association Monday filed a grievance with the Dallas Cowboys over the recent release of quarterback Quincy Carter, claiming the organization was in violation of the league's collective bargaining agreement."
Sports," The NFL Players Association  Monday filed a grievance with the Dallas Cowboys over the  recent release of quarterback Quincy Carter, claiming the  organization was in violation of the league's collective  bargaining agreement."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's left-wing  President Hugo Chavez easily won a referendum on his rule and  on Monday offered to open a dialogue with opponents while also  vowing to intensify the reforms at the heart of the nation's  political conflict."
Sci/Tech,3Com enters into the wireless switch market through a partnership with start-up Trapeze Networks.
Sci/Tech," In another twist to Google Inc.'s public stock offering, the Internet search company said federal regulators have opened an informal inquiry into its failure to register millions of shares."
Sci/Tech," The foam that struck the space shuttle Columbia after liftoff and led to the deaths of all seven astronauts on board was defective, NASA said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Tool that identifies sites pretending to be connected to banks, eBay and more could help leave ""phishing"" scammers dead in the water."
Sports," St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Ray Lankford accepted a minor league assignment to Triple A Memphis on Monday, nine days after leaving the team to consider his career options."
World," With the Republican National Convention less than two weeks away, federal agents and city police are keeping tabs on activists and others they believe might try to cause trouble. They are making unannounced visits to people's homes, conducting interviews and monitoring Web sites and meetings."
World," President Bush's plan to restructure U.S. military forces abroad includes bringing two Army divisions home from Cold War era bases in Germany, and increasing the U.S. presence at bases in countries like Poland, Romania and Uzbekistan, Pentagon officials said Monday."
Sci/Tech, The Interior Department said Monday it will begin delaying some new oil and gas drilling projects until the effects on wildlife are studied more thoroughly.
Sci/Tech,A second consortium puts in a bid for the faster 802.11n spec. But don't expect a battle over formats.
Sci/Tech,3Com enters into the wireless-switch market through a partnership with start-up Trapeze Networks.
Sci/Tech,"ECM (enterprise content management) company Interwoven on Monday announced the acquisition of Software Intelligence, a maker of records management technology, for \$2 million in cash and stock."
World," The kid couldn't catch the Thorpedo   and he won't be catching Mark Spitz, either. Michael Phelps' quest for seven gold medals ended after just three events, doomed by another bronze Monday night in the most anticipated race at the Olympic pool   the head to head showdown with Australia's Ian Thorpe in the 200 meter freestyle..."
World," In another twist to Google Inc.'s public stock offering, the Internet search company said federal regulators have opened an informal inquiry into its failure to register millions of shares.    In a regulatory filing Monday, Google said it ""understands"" the inquiry was opened by the Securities and Exchange Commission..."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.N</A>  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said on Monday the Royal Canadian Mounted Police told  the company it will begin a criminal investigation into  Nortel's financial accounting."
Business,Brazil stands to lose billions of dollars in trade benefits from the United States if it does not prove by the end of September that it is making progress in combating copyright piracy.
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists think they've found a cave where John the Baptist baptized many of his followers  #151; basing their theory on thousands of shards from ritual jugs, a stone used for foot cleansing and wall carvings telling the story of the biblical preacher."
Sci/Tech, A dozen blind students from across the United States are at a summer camp this week working on a project most don't associate with the visually impaired  #151; launching a NASA rocket.
Sports," The NFL Players Association filed a grievance Monday against the Dallas Cowboys on behalf of Quincy Carter, claiming the quarterback was released by the team for reasons not permitted in the NFL collective bargaining agreement."
Sports, Former Gold Glove first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz got a rough introduction in his first career start at second base.
Sports," The kid couldn't catch the Thorpedo  #151; and he won't be catching Mark Spitz, either. Michael Phelps' quest for seven gold medals ended after just three events, doomed by another bronze Monday night in the most anticipated race at the Olympic pool  #151; the head to head showdown with Australia's Ian Thorpe in the 200 meter freestyle."
World," Venezuelans overwhelmingly voted to keep President Hugo Chavez in office, dealing a crushing defeat to a splintered opposition and allowing the leftist leader to convert one of the biggest challenges of his presidency into an even broader mandate to carry on his ""revolution for the poor."""
World, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards promised Monday to deliver high speed Internet access and more money for people to start businesses in rural areas.
World," Venezuela's left wing President, Hugo Chavez, easily won a referendum on his rule and on Monday offered to open a dialogue with opponents, while vowing to intensify the reforms at the heart of the nation's political conflict."
Sci/Tech,"About 40 percent of U.S. workers in computer and math science have just a high school diploma or associate degree, according to a new report."
World," LONDON (AP)   Senator John Kerry has blue blood from all the royal houses of Europe, with even more titled relations than President George W. Bush, Burke's Peerage said Monday."
World, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won international approval from supporters and detractors alike Monday on his decisive referendum victory over opponents trying to oust him.
Sports," It's approaching two years since Robb Nen last pitched in the majors, but he still believes he can do it again  #151; despite his troublesome right shoulder."
Sports," MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal  Sutton, opting for form and experience, selected Jay Haas and  Stewart Cink as his wildcard picks for next month's match  against Europe."
World,"An opposition movement refused to accept the results, raising prospects for more turmoil in the world's fifth-largest oil exporter."
Business,"In an effort to conserve cash, financially ailing US Airways Group Inc. said Monday that it plans to ask the Internal Revenue Service for permission to delay payments into the pension plans of two of its employee groups."
Business,"For a four-year investment estimated at \$65 million, McDonald's has been designated the Official Restaurant of the 2004 Olympic Games."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc.'s initial public offering took a major step forward as the company notified investors that today may be their last chance to submit, withdraw or change bids in the unusual  #36;3 billion electronic auction for stock in the Internet giant."
Sci/Tech,"Intelsat Ltd., the pioneering commercial satellite company that connected the world through global television and telephone communications, announced Monday its sale to a group of private investors for \$3 billion in cash. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc.'s initial public offering took a major step forward as the company notified investors that Tuesday may be their last chance to submit, withdraw or change bids in the unusual \$3 billion electronic auction for stock in the Internet giant. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"BioVeris Corp. filed its delayed annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday, only days before a scheduled hearing by the Nasdaq Stock Market on whether to delist the Gaithersburg biotechnology company for failing to report earnings. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Despite an increase in revenue, ManTech International Corp. swung to a loss during its second quarter when a contract to conduct background investigations for the Department of Defense turned out to be far less lucrative than previously expected."
Sports," Mark Redman pitched eight innings of six hit ball, and the Oakland Athletics used a three run fifth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3 1 on Monday night."
Business, Gains in banks and exporters helped lift  Tokyo's Nikkei 0.84 percent by midday on Tuesday as a fall in  crude oil prices and a rebound in U.S. stocks led buyers to  pick up shares hit by the index's recent sharp losses.
Sports," Lleyton Hewitt breezed to a 6 1, 6 2 win over Kenneth Carlsen Monday night in the first round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic."
Sports,Ivan Hlinka coached the Czech Republic to the hockey gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics and became the coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins two years later.
World,"Here in the Gion geisha district of Japan's ancient capital, even one bad hair day can cost a girl her career. So it is no wonder that Tetsuo Ishihara is the man with the most popular hands in town."
World,"City workers distributed water in tank trucks Monday and urged about 1.4 million residents of the Cuban capital who had no running water to remain calm, four days after Hurricane Charley roared through the area."
World,"A Syrian court has released on bail a human rights activist charged with tarnishing the country's image but considered by advocacy groups to be a prisoner of conscience, one of his attorneys said Monday."
World,An Iraqi delegation is going to Najaf to try to end  a stand-off between US-led forces and Shia militants.
Sports, Fourth string quarterback Seneca Wallace led Seattle on two touchdown drives and the Seahawks took advantage of Tim Couch's dismal debut for Green Bay in a 21 3 exhibition victory over the Packers on Monday night.
World," China has successfully tested a new  guided missile it says is highly accurate, state media said on  Tuesday amid rising tensions with arch rival Taiwan."
World,"With the Republican National Convention just two weeks away, signs are pointing to a modest economic boost for few businesses."
Sports, Brian Jordan hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 5 2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.
World," An unemployed man was arrested Monday in connection with the desecration of a Jewish cemetery earlier this month and an attack on a Muslim, judicial officials said."
World," A 19 year old woman hospitalised in Vietnam has tested positive for the lethal strain of bird flu that has killed 27 people across Asia this year, including 19 in the communist nation, officials said."
Business, Gains in banks and exporters helped lift  Tokyo's Nikkei average 0.84 percent by midday on Tuesday as a  fall in crude oil prices and a rebound in U.S. stocks led  buyers to pick up shares hit by the index's recent sharp  losses.
Sports," Chipper Jones hit his 300th career home run on Monday night, connecting in the Atlanta Braves' game at San Diego."
World, Gains in banks and exporters helped lift Tokyo's Nikkei average 0.84 percent by midday on Tuesday as a fall in crude oil prices and a rebound in U.S. stocks led buyers to pick up shares hit by the index's recent sharp losses.
Business,A Republican running for Congress has received heavy donations from industry because of expectations over posts she may receive if she loses and President Bush wins.
Business,"Viagra, which has long taken a staid marketing approach, will join its fast-growing competitors in taking a sly, devil-may-care tack."
Business,The U.S. Army had granted Halliburton a third extension to substantiate its costs in Iraq and Kuwait.
Sci/Tech,Business users can postpone SP2 installation to complete testing its effect on other programs.
Sports,"The streaking O's lose for only the third time in 14 games as A's starting pitcher Mark Redman pitches eight strong innings to tame the Orioles, 3-1, on Monday night."
Sports,Cornerback Walt Harris suits up for his first full practice as a Redskin on Monday after missing minicamp and the first two weeks of training camp.
Sports,"Chris Simms, the Buccaneers second-year pro competing for Tampa Bay's No. 2 job, completed 12 of 15 passes for 110 yards to help the Bucs to a 20-6 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday."
Sports,"Fourth-string quarterback Seneca Wallace led Seattle on two touchdown drives as the Seahawks defeated the Packers, 21-3, on Monday night."
Sports,"The NFL told its coaches Monday that they must be more specific in reporting injuries to players, saying the current wording of the policy ""invites action that runs counter to our intent."""
Business,A Republican running for Congress has received heavy donations from industry because of expectations over posts she may receive if she loses and President Bush wins.
Business,A pull back in oil prices and upbeat outlooks from Wal-Mart and Lowe's prompted new bargain-hunting on Wall Street today.
Business,LifePoint Hospitals has agreed to acquire rival Province Healthcare for \$1.125 billion in cash and stock to broaden its geographic reach.
Sports," 1904  #151; Jesse Tannehill of the Boston Red Sox pitched a no hitter, beating the Chicago White Sox 6 0."
World,"The findings dealt a blow to supporters of the charter school movement, including the Bush administration."
Business,British Airways is due to hold important talks with union bosses in a bid to avoid industrial action.
Sci/Tech, Yahoo Inc. plans to start selling Internet domain names Tuesday as part of its expanding services for small businesses.
Sci/Tech," For more than a year, Apple Computers Inc. enjoyed singular success selling songs exclusively to users of its iPod portable music player. Now, it's got rival RealNetworks Inc. trying to lure iTunes customers away."
Sci/Tech,Linux Network scores two military-related deals for Linux clusters.
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue is set to debut the eServer i5 550, an iSeries machine it created to serve midsize businesses."
Sports,"With two fruitless negotiating sessions behind them and only one month left before an NHL lockout, the league and the players association will return to the bargaining table on Tuesday."
World," Hezbollah's executive has re elected Sheik Hassan Nasrallah as leader of the militant Shiite Muslim movement, according to a statement Monday by the party that the United States brands as terrorist."
World,Heavy fighting is reported in Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia region after the deaths of two soldiers.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Sprint to bake in BlackBerry for businesses...Microsoft ships updated Works...FaceTime pulls in \$16 million.
Sci/Tech,"Search engines can tell you a lot about your competition, if you know what to look for. A panel of experts offers tips on profiling your competition."
Sci/Tech," RealNetworks will tout its new Windows only Harmony technology, which allows files from its music store to be played on Apple's iPod, in a series of print, radio and online advertising, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. In addition, Real will hold what it calls the biggest music sale in history selling songs for US #36;0.49 and albums for  #36;4.99."
Sports," Miguel Cabrera homered and Mike Lowell singled home the go ahead run, helping the Florida Marlins beat the Dodgers 4 2 on Monday night in Paul Lo Duca's return to Los Angeles."
Business,"Google might close the bidding in its auction-style initial public offering late Tuesday, moving it one step away from becoming a publicly traded company."
Business,People driving or riding in a sport utility vehicle in 2003 were nearly 11 percent more likely to die in an accident than people in cars.
World," The worst typhoon to hit China in seven years killed at least 164 people and another 24 were listed as missing, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday."
Business," Coca Cola Co.'s president and chief  operating officer, Steven Heyer, will leave the company on  Sept. 1 after missing out on the top job in May, the Wall  Street Journal said on Tuesday, citing an internal memo."
Business, The dollar struggled to extend gains  against the euro in rangebound trade on Tuesday after  recovering from multi week lows on bigger than expected capital  inflows into the United States.
Sports, Mark Redman pitched eight strong  innings as the Oakland Athletics clung on to first place in the  American League West with a 3 1 road win over the Baltimore  Orioles on Monday.
World," Australia's opposition has clawed back a potentially election winning lead, boosted by its insistence on extra protection for cheap prescription medicines, two new polls showed."
World, Iraqi political and religious leaders prepared to go to the holy city of Najaf on Tuesday in a last ditch bid to persuade a radical Shi'ite cleric to end a rebellion that has killed hundreds and rattled oil markets.
World," Six convicted Indonesian militants linked to the deadly blasts in Bali in 2002 have received a two month reduction of their jail sentences by President Megawati Sukarnoputri, a prison warden said on Tuesday."
World, Iraqi political and religious leaders  prepared to go to the holy city of Najaf on Tuesday in a  last ditch bid to persuade a radical Shi'ite cleric to end a  rebellion that has killed hundreds and rattled oil markets.
Sports, Albert Pujols homered for the fifth time in the last four games and drove in five runs as the St Louis Cardinals routed the Cincinnati Reds 10 5 in National League play at Busch Stadium on Monday.
Sports, Albert Pujols homered for the fifth  time in the last four games and drove in five runs as the St  Louis Cardinals routed the Cincinnati Reds 10 5 in National  League play at Busch Stadium on Monday.
Business, Oil prices fell  $1 below record highs  on Tuesday as fears over supply disruptions in Venezuela eased  after President Hugo Chavez won a vote on his rule.
Business," The dollar barely moved on Tuesday,  struggling to sustain a modest bounce from multi week lows  against the euro made on bigger than expected capital inflows  to the United States."
Sci/Tech," California will become hotter and drier by the end of the century, menacing the valuable wine and dairy industries, even if dramatic steps are taken to curb global warming, researchers said on Monday."
World," The powerful chairman of the US Senate intelligence committee promised to introduce this week a new intelligence reorganization bill likely to set Congress on a collision course with the White House, which favors an intelligence ""czar"" with vaguely defined powers."
Business, Oil prices fell  #36;1 below record highs on Tuesday as fears over supply disruptions in Venezuela eased after President Hugo Chavez won a vote on his rule.
World,Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou's coach believes they will be cleared by the IOC.
World," The life of a football manager in the English Premiership is frantic, pressured and apt to end in sometimes arbitrary dismissal. But now under fire bosses can predict when they might face the sack    using the weather."
Business, Japanese shares rebounded from  three month lows on Tuesday but stubbornly high oil prices and  concern over their impact on corporate earnings capped gains.
Sports," Ten days after trading for Gary Payton, the Boston Celtics still have no idea if the nine time All Star will ever wear a Celtics' uniform."
Sports," Pinch hitter Ricky Ledee hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants took over the NL wild card lead with their fifth straight victory, 8 5 over the Montreal Expos on Monday night."
Sci/Tech," Global warming could cause dramatically hotter summers and a depleted snow pack in California, leading to a sharp increase in heat related deaths and jeopardizing the water supply, according to a study released Monday."
World," European Union nations criticised Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels for killing rivals and recruiting child soldiers, appealing to the guerrillas not to undermine the Island's Norwegian led peace bid."
Sci/Tech, The growth comes as more vendors offer more software to offset the plunge in storage hardware prices.
Sci/Tech, Integration of sales and marketing is key to new release.
Sci/Tech, Filipino and British wildlife researchers say they've stumbled upon what appears to be a new species of flightless bird found only on the tiny forested island of Calayan in the northern Philippines.
World," Israeli soldiers shot and killed two Palestinian militants near a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Palestinian and Israeli sources said."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  has approved building tenders for 1,000 homes in Jewish  settlements in the West Bank frozen earlier to avoid upsetting  the United States, political sources said on Tuesday."
Business,"Geico Corp., the nation's fifth-largest auto insurer, started selling policies in New Jersey yesterday for the first time in 28 years, leaving Massachusetts as the lone state where the company won't do business."
Business,"They served up a giant Bank of America sheet cake, festooned the bank branch with balloons, and dispatched smiling greeters to welcome customers in upstate New York yesterday, as the first FleetBoston Financial Corp. branches formally switched to Bank of America."
Business,Microsoft Corp. has put the finishing touches on one of its biggest software overhauls ever after conceding that its Windows XP operating system -- which runs as many as 300 million computers worldwide -- is susceptible to security breaches.
Business,"Correction: Because of a reporting error, an article in yesterday's Nation pages incorrectly described a Bush campaign ad's accusation about John Kerry's role on the Senate Intelligence Committee in the 1990s. The ad accuses Kerry of having missed three-quarters of the committee's public hearings."
Business,"Federal regulators granted Citizens Financial Group approval for its biggest acquisition to date, Charter One Financial Inc. of Ohio. The Federal Reserve Board said the pending merger likely would have a minimal impact on competition even in markets where the two banks overlap. When the \$10.5 billion acquisition is complete, Citizens will be the 11th-biggest bank in the nation ranked ..."
Business,"  A drop in oil prices and upbeat outlooks from Wal Mart and Lowe's helped send stocks sharply higher yesterday, with the swing exaggerated by thin late summer trading. The Dow Jones industrials surged nearly 130 points."
Business,"SALEM, N.C.    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s John Tate quit as chief operating officer amid a government probe of the chain's accounting and earnings forecasts."
Business,"  Federal drug regulators are using a  quot;lighter touch quot; in their efforts to stop a growing number of cities and states from importing prescription drugs from Canada, and the City of Boston is taking advantage of that new posture."
Business,"  Northeast Utilities , UIL Holdings Corp. , and New England's grid operator have proposed changes to a planned power line in Southwest Connecticut that would increase costs by more than 40 percent."
Business,  A federal judge has scheduled jury selection in the fraud trial of fired HealthSouth Corp. chief executive Richard Scrushy to begin Jan. 5.
Sports,"For Doug Mientkiewicz, the hardest part of playing second turned out not to be the double play pivot, fielding ground balls, or applying the tag on a steal. No, it came when he was hit by a 6-foot-3-inch, 230-pound train."
Sports,"From Montana to Maine, Puerto Rico to Canada, John Gibbons tagged along wherever the military deemed his father should live. The constant travel gave him a taste of the nomadic life of a baseball manager, his future profession. It also gave him an accent all his own, a Texas twang inflected with tinges of New England."
Sports,"There are games in which players renew their vows as teammates, and last night's 8-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays was one of them. It may not have been as clear as it was in the Yankee-Red Sox brawl game back in late July, which produced an obvious bond."
Sports,"During a press conference yesterday, Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge answered his cell phone, turned to the audience of reporters, and said,  quot;Hold on, it's Gary Payton. quot; It was an obvious joke, but also wishful thinking."
World,"  Jonathan Keith Idema, an American accused of running a freelance antiterror operation and private prison in Afghanistan, testified in court yesterday that he could prove US and Afghan authorities were fully aware of his actions, and he accused the FBI of confiscating evidence that would support his contention."
World,"  A Communist Party whistle blower who publicly accused his superiors of tolerating official corruption has been condemned for breaking party rules and ordered to  quot;do a complete self examination, quot; authorities announced."
Business," Terrorism poses the biggest short term threat to the US economy, a panel of top business economists said in a survey."
Sci/Tech,Google's market flotation draws a step closer as the firm asks regulators to approve the paperwork.
Sci/Tech,The new version of Ernie - the number cruncher which selects premium bond prizes - is to be unveiled on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,Easyjet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou faces a potential clash with Orange over plans for a mobile phone service.
World," Stung by criticism about its role in fighting terrorism, Saudi Arabia has launched a radio advertising campaign in 19 U.S. cities citing the Sept. 11 commission report as proof that it has been a loyal ally in the fight against al Qaida."
World," Omar Garcia Escobedo's family thought their 25 year old son had, like so many other migrants seeking work in the United States, drowned trying to cross the treacherous, fast flowing Rio Grande River."
World," Japan's Crown Princess Masako, who officials say is suffering from a mental disorder caused by the stress of adapting to royal life, may emerge from months of seclusion in September to attend a wedding in the tiny southeast Asian nation of Brunei, a court official said on Tuesday."
World," Nepal put its security forces on  alert on Tuesday to counter a threat by Maoist guerrillas to  blockade the capital, as tourists moved out of a luxury hotel  after a bomb blast blamed on the rebels."
Business," Motorola Inc., the world's  second largest mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it expects  to sustain strong sales growth in the second half of 2004  thanks to new handsets with innovative designs and features."
World," Fighting between rival factions in western Afghanistan killed three militiamen and injured another seven, officials said Tuesday, despite the presence of government and U.S. troops."
Sports,This was the event Michael Phelps didn't really need to compete in if his goal was to win eight golds. He probably would have had a better chance somewhere else.
Sports,"It has come to this: Good thing we're in the easy bracket. The United States men's basketball team is in Pool B, along with Greece, Australia, Lithuania, Angola, and, of course, Puerto Rico, the feisty little brother who enjoyed a pretty big laugh at the expense of Uncle Sam's boys Sunday night. Most of the serious teams are ..."
Sports,Brian Jordan hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Indians last night.
Sports,"After an 18-day holdout during which he parted ways with his second agent (IMG's Tom Condon , who replaced Darrell Wills , formerly of IMG but now decertified) and hired a third ( Pat Dye Jr. ), first-round pick Benjamin Watson signed a six-year contract and reported to training camp yesterday."
Sports,"In many professional leagues recently, the defending champion has had a smooth start to the season. Mexico proved to be an exception, though, as UNAM Pumas fell to Tecos, 1-0, losing two players and coach Hugo Sanchez to ejections Sunday."
Sports,"Ivan Hlinka, a former Pittsburgh Penguins coach who led the Czech Republic to a gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, died yesterday after being injured in a car crash. He was 54."
Sports,"Standing in the snow at a medal celebration at the 2002 Winter Games at Salt Lake City, Jimmy Pedro had a sudden inspiration. He took out his cellphone and called his wife, Marie, back in Methuen, Mass."
Sports,"It was a glorious surprise, igniting a party complete with song and dance: The Greeks won the first gold medal of their hometown Olympics with an unexpected victory last night in synchronized diving."
Sports,"The US women's gymnastics team, which wlll go after Olympic gold tonight, will be doing it without Courtney McCool , whom the coaching staff left off the roster after she had a rough night in Sunday's prelims."
Sports,"Boston sports fans have a track record. Predictably, we watch the Red Sox, Patriots, and big events. So it gets interesting when they go head to head, as they did Friday night. A look at the ratings confirms that the Olympics qualify as an extremely big event."
Sports,"Pro baseball: Red Sox vs. Toronto at Fenway Park, 7 p.m.; Atlantic League -- Nashua vs. Camden at Holman Stadium, Nashua, 6:30 p.m.; International League -- Pawtucket vs. Buffalo at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, R.I., 7 p.m.; Eastern League: Portland vs. New Britain at Hadlock Field, Portland, Maine, 7 p.m.; Northeast League -- Brockton vs. New Haven at Campanelli Stadium, Brockton, ..."
World," The Israeli government on Tuesday invited construction bids for 1,001 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, an official said, in direct violation of a U.S. backed peace plan calling for a settlement freeze."
World,Reports say Israeli PM Ariel Sharon has given the green light to new homes in West Bank settlements.
World,US television host Oprah Winfrey is picked to sit on the jury for a murder trial in her home city of Chicago.
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc., the world's second largest mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it expects to sustain strong sales growth in the second half of 2004 thanks to new handsets with innovative designs and features."
World, Cities in Okinawa expressed outrage at the U.S. military on Tuesday for refusing to allow Japanese police investigate the wreckage of a Marine helicopter that crashed in the grounds of a university there last week.
World, A witness who knew the Hamburg based Sept. 11 hijackers outlined the group's hatred of Israel and said its members believed suicide attacks were legitimate as testimony opened Tuesday in the retrial of a Moroccan accused of helping the pilots.
Sci/Tech,PC owners will be able to download a major security update for Windows XP as from Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"Britain's scientific community fuels controversies by shunning colleagues with rebel ideas, research suggests."
Sports," Daryle Ward, Albert Pujols and Chipper Jones had big nights at the plate at the expense of National League pitchers."
Sports, Greece was plunged in national  self satisfaction on Tuesday after its synchronized divers won  the host nation's first gold medal of the Athens Olympics.
World,"India players agree central contracts for the first time, with top stars netting a basic salary of 59,000."
World," Insurgents fired a mortar on a busy street in central Baghdad on Tuesday, killing five people and wounding 30, the Interior Ministry and hospital officials said.    Iraqi officials had earlier reported the explosion was a car bomb, but later corrected that account..."
Business, Oil prices eased on Tuesday as fears of  supply disruptions in Venezuela and Russia receded following a  convincing referendum victory for Venezuelan President Hugo  Chavez and after Russia's YUKOS said it had received an  assurance on September exports.
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World, The Burundian army said on Tuesday it might cross into neighboring Congo to pursue rebels and militia it blames for massacring 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees at a camp in western Burundi.
Sci/Tech," Scientists have discovered a new species of flightless bird on a remote island in the Philippines, the conservation group BirdLife International said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia on Tuesday is announcing a video kit to enable users of its authoring tools suite, Macromedia Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional, to more easily add video to their Web sites."
Sports, China led the Olympic medal race going  into the fourth day of competition on Tuesday with 10 golds.
World," Wall Street was set for a steady start on Tuesday as crude oil prices eased, with results from chip group Applied Materials (AMAT.O) and inflation data a focus, while shares in a bullish Motorola (MOT.N) may rise."
World, BUJUMBURA (Reuters) - The Burundi army said on Tuesday it  might cross into neighboring Congo to pursue rebels and militia  it blames for massacring 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees at a camp  in western Burundi.
Business," Home Depot Inc. (HD.N), the world's largest home improvement retailer, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose, topping estimates, as technology upgrades and other store improvements helped boost sales."
Business," Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A>, the world's  largest home improvement retailer, on Tuesday said quarterly  profit rose, topping estimates, as technology upgrades and  other store improvements helped boost sales."
Business, The dollar hovered near a one month low  against the euro on Tuesday as investors awaited U.S. inflation  data later in the day for clues on the future path of interest  rates.
World," American allies Japan and Australia embraced a new U.S. plan to restructure its forces abroad, while Russia said it was not concerned by the proposal. But Germany, home to 70,000 U.S. soldiers, said any withdrawal from the former Cold War frontier may hurt its economy."
World," Taiwan President Chen Shui bian proposed  on Tuesday to define direct transport links with rival China as  cross Strait routes, in a bid to bypass a longstanding  political dispute, but Beijing is likely to ignore him."
World, A shell killed seven people in a busy  Baghdad street on Tuesday and U.S. forces fought pitched  battles with Shi'ite militia in the holy city of Najaf.
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos is to ask a Moscow court for more time to pay its tax bill.
Business,"A total of 140,000 members at union Unifi are absorbed into Amicus to create a 'super-union' for UK finance workers."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Reg Reader Studies</strong> But don't swallow own medicine
Sci/Tech,The eagerly anticipated Doom 3 has stormed to the top of the UK games charts.
World,"The protesters coming to New York are receiving an outpouring of hospitality from scores of people who are opening their homes as temporary, free shelter."
Business, The dollar hovered near a one month low against the euro on Tuesday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data later in the day for clues on the future path of interest rates.
Business," Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a 19 percent rise in second quarter profit, topping  estimates, as technology upgrades and other store improvements  helped boost sales."
Sci/Tech,"California is to get hotter and drier by the end of the century, threatening its valuable wine industry."
World," North Korea's refusal to take part in  working level talks on the nuclear crisis prompted a diplomatic  flurry on Tuesday with China, the host of the talks, at the  heart of efforts to keep the process on track."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved bids for construction of 1,000 homes in Jewish West Bank settlements after freezing them earlier this month, amid growing friction with the United States over continued settlement expansion."
World," Surging oil prices could moderate China's economy this year as rising costs push inflation higher, hitting corporate profits and consumer pocket books, analysts and state press said."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc., the world's\second-largest mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it expects\to sustain strong sales growth in the second half of 2004\thanks to new handsets with innovative designs and features."
Sci/Tech,"There's nothing routine about working in space, as astronaut Mike Fincke found out recently when he did some soldering onboard the International Space Station."
Sports," Twenty years later, the boys are back on the medal stand."
World," Unidentified gunmen opened fire on supporters of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's party ahead of a key by election, killing three people, police said Tuesday."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has  approved building tenders for 1,000 more Israeli settlement  homes in the occupied West Bank frozen earlier to avoid  upsetting the United States, political sources said on Tuesday."
Business," Staples Inc. (SPLS.O), the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit as a weaker dollar boosted results abroad and initial back to school demand drove sales."
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World, The Russian Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from an arms control researcher who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason in what rights advocates have called a politically motivated case.
Sci/Tech,"Flashy features could tempt consumers--and that tempts Hollywood, which could help Blu-ray beat out a rival technology."
Sci/Tech,Tussle over next-generation DVD format could alienate consumers.\
World,"PORTLAND, Maine - Whether its blue or spotted or stripped, the standard issue hospital gown is drafty and revealing. It's embarrassing for just about anyone who's spent a night in a medical center..."
World, U.S. stocks are seen in a cautious mood at the open Tuesday as investors weigh up the merits of Monday's oil inspired rally...
World,The battle moves to the political arena as Taipei and Beijing wrap up their wargames
World,A controversial procedure for injured spines has turned a Beijing hospital into a medical mecca\
Business," Shares in Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> rose  before the opening bell on Tuesday after the world's largest  home improvement retailer reported a 19 percent rise in  second quarter profit."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Episode 26</strong> Shall I compare thee to an OS2-free Intel box?
Sci/Tech,Nortel Networks Corp. said on Monday the Royal Canadian Mounted Police told\the company it will begin a criminal investigation into
Sci/Tech,Two men accused of aiding a Romanian man charged with hacking into the online ordering system of the world's largest computer equipment distributor pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
Sci/Tech,"For more than a year, Apple Computers Inc. enjoyed singular success selling songs exclusively to users of its iPod portable music player. Now, it's got rival RealNetworks Inc. trying to lure iTunes customers away."
Sci/Tech,The operator of a gambling news site on the Internet has asked a federal judge to declare that advertisements in U.S. media for foreign online casinos and sports betting outlets are protected by free-speech rights.
World,"Many victims of Florida's worst hurricane for years are still homeless, with no electricity or telephone services."
Business,"Google has signaled that its share auction is nearly complete, asking the Securities and Exchange Commission for approval to begin selling 25.7 million shares of stock starting late this afternoon."
Business,"BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- LifePoint Hospitals Inc. , an operator of acute care facilities in rural areas, outlined a deal yesterday to buy rival Province Healthcare Co. for about \$1.1 billion in cash and stock."
Business," Department store operator J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (JCP.N) on Tuesday posted a second quarter profit, reversing a year earlier loss, helped by inventory controls and strong department store sales."
Business," Investor confidence in Germany has declined more sharply than anticipated, a major economic think tank said, as high oil prices put a damper on hopes of a continuation of the nascent recovery."
Business," Department store operator J.C. Penney  Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JCP.N</A> on Tuesday posted a second quarter profit,  reversing a year earlier loss, helped by inventory controls and  strong department store sales."
Business," Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S.  office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump  in quarterly profit, raised its full year forecast and said it  plans to enter the fast growing Chinese market."
Business," Cosmetics manufacturer Estee Lauder  Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EL.N</A> on Tuesday posted a bigger quarterly profit,  bolstered by sales in Europe and an improving U.S. retail  market."
Business," BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BJ.N</A> on  Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit as soaring gasoline  prices and strong demand for food boosted sales."
Sci/Tech," Tiny 802.11b adapter will work with Zire 72, Tungsten T3 handhelds."
Sports,"In a stunning blow to the U.S., Americans Ian Crocker and Jason Lezak miss the cut in the 100-meter freestyle preliminaries."
World," A tiny French village in Brittany    the self proclaimed capital of twin dom    has played host to an international gathering of thousands of identical twins, triplets and quadruplets."
World, Developing nations launched their annual diplomatic summit on Tuesday with a plea to the United States and other powerful countries to consult them on tackling terror and resolving the Middle East conflict
Sci/Tech,"Revamped Norton AntiVirus, Personal Firewall, and AntiSpam tools fight pests and dangers online."
World, A lieutenant of powerful northern warlord General Abdul Rashid Dostam pledged to back incumbent Hamid Karzai in the upcoming presidential vote and said 149 other military commanders would join him.
World," A delegation of Iraqi political and  religious leaders flew out of Baghdad on U.S. military  helicopters Tuesday, heading for Najaf in a bid to end a bloody  Shi'ite uprising, delegates said."
World," Cubans hit hard by hurricane Charley will receive  #36;50,000 in U.S. assistance, the State Department said Friday."
Business,"Industrial production in the eurozone \falls by 0.4 in June from May, with Germany registering the biggest fall."
Business,"Eastern Germany sees more mass protests over welfare cuts, with smaller rallies in western cities."
Sci/Tech,Scientists drilling ice cores in Greenland have recovered what appear to be plant remains from nearly 3km (two miles) below the surface.
Sci/Tech,The news comes as some observers warn that the United States needs to focus more on training scientists and engineers.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has begun shipping commercial versions of its Athlon 64 processors made using a 90-nanometer process, marking another step forward in the company's transition to the more advanced manufacturing technology."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. wants to conclude its share auction Tuesday, setting the stage for its stock to go public Wednesday, according to a statement on its IPO (initial public offering) Web site."
World," The German government said on Tuesday  U.S. plans to pull out 30,000 troops were a sign of Europe's  divisions being healed, but communities hit by the decision  warned they were headed for economic disaster."
World," Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100 meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event.    Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe..."
World," About 790,000 people remain without power in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, and officials estimate it could take weeks to get electricity fully restored..."
World,"SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - While world-class athletes were grunting and groaning on the other side of the Atlantic Sunday, ""Boots"" went for the gold here in his own way..."
Business, Saks Inc. (SKS.N) on Tuesday posted a wider quarterly loss as poor sales at its lower priced department stores outweighed a strong performance at its Saks Fifth Avenue luxury chain.
Business," U.S. consumer prices dropped in July  for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy  costs reversed, the government said on Tuesday in a report  showing underlying inflation pressures largely in check."
Business," Housing starts rebounded sharply in  July, making up almost all the ground lost in a June slump by  posting their largest monthly percentage gain since September  2002, a report from the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed."
Business," Shares of Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> rose  before the opening bell on Tuesday after the world's largest  home improvement retailer reported a 19 percent rise in  second quarter profit."
Sci/Tech, Marine researchers are hoping to prevent tides of destructive algae from killing fish and fouling beaches through early detection of the microscopic organisms.
World," The United States has brokered a  cease fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the  embattled governor of the western province of Herat,  Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday.  ""Our expectation is that the agreement that has been made will  be honored,"" said ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, adding that the  cease fire was due to take effect at 4 p.m."
World,Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez seals the signing of Antonio Nunez from Real Madrid.
Business," U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said on Tuesday in a report showing underlying inflation pressures largely in check."
Business," Housing starts rebounded sharply in July, making up almost all the ground lost in a June slump by posting their largest monthly percentage gain since September 2002, a report from the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed."
Business,"Consumer prices, which have been buffeted this year by soaring energy costs, fell by 0.1 percent in July as gasoline costs posted their biggest decline in eight months, the government reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The number of butterflies fluttering around the Chicago area has dropped dramatically this summer, experts and enthusiasts say."
World, Rescue workers combed a coastal village in north Cornwall for missing persons after a flash flood sent a wall of water tearing through the picturesque tourist spot the day before.
World," Hoping to boost business ties with Singapore, Vietnam's prime minister opened a forum here Tuesday with promises of economic reform and continued growth."
Business, Auto retailer CarMax Inc. (KMX.N) on Tuesday said it was cutting its second quarter earnings forecast due to slower than expected used car sales.
Business, U.S. stocks were set to open higher on  Tuesday after an economic report showed U.S. consumer prices  dropped in July for the first time in eight months and another  report said U.S. housing starts rebounded sharply in July.
Business," Treasury debt prices firmed on Tuesday  after a key reading of U.S. inflation proved  softer than expected, a relief to investors in fixed income  debt."
Business," Hurricanes Bonnie and Charley slowed  U.S. chain store sales growth in the latest week, a report said  on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Wisconsin's annual battle against a leaf eating insect got some help from this spring's nasty weather, which resulted in a huge decline in tree defoliation, a state forestry expert said Monday."
Sci/Tech,A 'magic carpet' to take children around the world is one of the projects that has won a community net award.
World," Australian resources firm BHP Billiton is expected to post sharply higher earnings in the year to June aided by rising commodities prices, high production levels and continued strong demand from China, analysts said."
Business," Deere   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DE.N</A>, one of the world's  largest farm equipment makers, on Tuesday said quarterly  earnings jumped sharply, driven in part by strength in its  agricultural and construction equipment businesses."
Business, Oil prices eased on Tuesday as fears of  supply disruptions receded following a convincing referendum  victory in Venezuela for President Hugo Chavez and after  Russia's YUKOS said it had received a government assurance on  September exports.
Business,"Consumer prices fell by 0.1 percent in July as gasoline costs posted their biggest decline in eight months, the government reported today."
Business,Home Depot reported a jump in second-quarter profit on record sales as it benefited from strong performance in stores open at least a year.
Sci/Tech,"Slowdown will give big companies more time to hunt down compatibility problems, the company says."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc.'s hotly anticipated share listing appears set to launch as early as Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"IBM is filling in the center of its Power 5-based eServer i5 lineup on Tuesday, unwrapping a four-way system aimed at midsize companies looking to consolidate a variety of business applications."
Sports, Telephone calls from flabergasted friends back home have helped install a sense of urgency in the United States Olympic basketball team in the wake of their stunning loss to Puerto Rico.
World, A Russian court on Tuesday was to consider the beleaguered Yukos oil company's appeal to suspend government efforts to collect  #36;3.4 billion in back taxes  #151; a massive bill that has put Russia's largest oil producer on the verge of ruin.
World," Iraqi political and religious  leaders trying to end a radical Shi'ite uprising flew into  Najaf Tuesday, where U.S. troops and militia fought pitched  battles near the country's holiest Islamic sites."
World," Ugandan troops killed nine  Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels after a devastating raid on  the group's headquarters in southern Sudan scattered its main  force, the army said Tuesday."
Business," U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said on Tuesday in a report showing inflation pressures largely in check."
Business," Deere   Co. (DE.N), one of the world's largest farm equipment makers, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings jumped sharply, driven in part by strength in its agricultural and construction equipment businesses."
Business," BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. said Tuesday that sales growth boosted second quarter earnings 25 percent, and the bulk retailer disclosed it faces  #36;16 million in claims over the theft of some of its customers' credit and debit card information."
Business," Time is running out for prospective  investors to submit their offers to buy shares of Google Inc,  the Web's No. 1 search company."
Sci/Tech,<strong>HP World</strong> Come for a stroll in the Sun
Sci/Tech,"Before spaceprobes could photograph Venus up close, the second planet from the Sun was often compared to a sister world, much like the Earth. Planetary scientist, David Grinspoon, discusses with Astrobiology Magazine how that view evolved to consider the extremes encountered on the Venusian surface."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Offering Cheaper Domain Names and Hosting\\Yahoo has changed their small business targeting approach by offering domain names for \$9.95 as part of an aggressive move to expand its presence in domains and small business web hosting. Yahoo is also beefing up its shared hosting accounts, offering 2 gigabytes of ..."
World, Europe's youth has been singing in Romanian this summer thanks to a Moldovan boys band that has swept to the top of the charts across the continent.
World," Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100 meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event.    Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe..."
World," Consumer prices, which have been buffeted this year by soaring energy costs, fell by 0.1 percent in July as gasoline costs posted their biggest decline in eight months, the government reported Tuesday.    The Labor Department said the decline in its closely watched Consumer Price Index was the first decrease since a 0.2 percent drop last November, a decline which also reflected a decline in energy costs..."
Business," U.S. industrial output advanced in  July, as American factories operated at their highest capacity  in more than three years, a Federal Reserve report on Tuesday  showed."
Sci/Tech,"Google IPO Auction to End Tonight\\Google has requested that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declare the Google IPO registration statement effective at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, according to the Google IPO page: www.ipo.google.com. After an IPO registration statement is declared effective, the stock can be ..."
World," The United States has brokered a cease fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday."
World,"California will become hotter and drier by the end of the century, threatening its valuable wine and dairy industries, US experts say."
World,"Phish made its farewell in Vermont this past weekend in true Phish style: playing its own musical marathon, swarmed by adoring fans and isolated from the rest of the world."
Business, U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday  after two separate reports showed inflationary pressure was  held in check in July and U.S. housing starts rebounded sharply  in the same month.
World," Iraqi political and religious  leaders trying to end a radical Shi'ite uprising flew into  Najaf Tuesday, where U.S. troops and militia fought pitched  battles near the country's holiest Islamic sites."
Business," U.S. industrial output advanced in July, as American factories operated at their highest capacity in more than three years, a Federal Reserve report on Tuesday showed."
Business," Time is running out for prospective investors to submit their offers to buy shares of Google Inc, the Web's No. 1 search company."
Sci/Tech, Chip maker postpones yet another product launch.
Sports," Greece's top two athletes, facing a  state prosecutor's investigation over missed drug tests and a  motorbike crash, left hospital Tuesday declaring they were  innocent and should be allowed to compete in the Olympic Games."
World," Environment activists piled thousands of dead fish at the foot of Berlin's biggest tourist attraction, the Brandenburg Gate, Tuesday in a demonstration against over fishing and pollution in the North Sea."
Business," Auto retailer CarMax Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMX.N</A> on  Tuesday cut its second quarter earnings forecast due to  slower than expected used car sales, sparking a 3.7 percent  drop in its shares."
Business,The Home Depot Inc. reported a nearly 19 percent jump in second-quarter profit on record sales as it benefited from strong performance in stores open at least a year. It also raised its earnings outlook for the year.
Sci/Tech, Fans and retailers alike are preparing for the assault of the most anticipated DVD of them all: the Star Wars Trilogy.
Sci/Tech," Former MediaOne Group executives are exploring a class action lawsuit over Cingular's insistence that AT amp;T Wireless stock options, issued by the millions to employees and former employees of MediaOne, AT amp;T and AT amp;T Wireless, be exercised as soon as the merger closes, people involved in the effort say."
Sci/Tech, American design software developer Autodesk Inc. said Tuesday it is losing  #36;367 million in potential revenues each year because of software piracy in India.
Sci/Tech, The company introduces a new midrange server and expands management and support across the i5 server line.
Sci/Tech,By ALEX DOMINGUEZ    BALTIMORE (AP) -- A dozen blind students from across the United States are at a summer camp this week working on a project most don't associate with the visually impaired - launching a NASA rocket.    The students are designing and preparing the rocket's payload at the National Federation of the Blind's Jernigan Institute in Baltimore...
Sci/Tech,"By KATHARINE WEBSTER     MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- A Nobel laureate in medicine says the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases..."
Sci/Tech,"The Google Playboy Interview In Its Entirety\\The infamous Playboy Interview of Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the Google Guys, is now not only available on newsstands all over the country, but also on the Security Exchange Commission's website because of a possible SEC violation. Now, it will be more difficult ..."
World," A Belgian teenager fired off a mobile phone text message to her father that his live in girlfriend was trying to kill her in a plea for help just before she died, authorities said."
Business," Deere   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DE.N</A>, one of the world's  largest farm equipment makers, on Tuesday said quarterly  earnings jumped sharply, driven in part by strength in its  agricultural and construction equipment businesses."
Sci/Tech, RealNetworks today is slashing the price of a digital download to 49 cents a song from 99 cents   a bold move in the war over digital music.
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks launched round two in its heavyweight digital music match against Apple Computer, slashing the cost of its music downloads to take business away from Apple's iTunes download service. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"By ALEX VEIGA    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- For more than a year, Apple Computers Inc. enjoyed singular success selling songs exclusively to users of its iPod portable music player..."
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. (INTC) said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year..."
Sci/Tech,"By S. SRINIVASAN    BITHOOR, India (AP) -- For 12-year-old Anju Sharma, hope for a better life arrives in her poor farming village three days a week on a bicycle rickshaw that carries a computer with a high-speed, wireless Internet connection..."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Closes Search Engine Technology Preview\\Microsoft's MSN has closed down the preview/beta page of MSN Search Engine Technology ResearchBuzz reports. \\Trying to access it now gets you this page which includes the text ""Once we are ready, we will release another preview of our new algorithmic search engine."" I'm glad ..."
Sports," With two fruitless negotiating sessions behind them and only one month left before an NHL lockout, the league and the players association will return to the bargaining table Tuesday."
Business," The dollar posted gains against the  euro on Tuesday, digesting a slew of U.S. economic data that  failed to substantially alter expectations for Federal Reserve  interest rate hikes."
Business,Rising oil prices are expected to hit China's growth rate this year.
Business,"US consumer prices  fell by 0.1 in July, the first fall this year, reducing the chances of a September interest rate rise."
Sci/Tech," RealNetworks really knows how to pick a fight. First, the Seattle based company landed a sucker punch on Apple Computer last month with its new Harmony technology that allows songs sold from Real's online music store to play on Apple's iPod digital music player."
Sci/Tech,"In a sign that Google Inc. (GOOG)'s initial public offering is imminent, the Internet search company has asked federal regulators to give final approval to the paperwork required for its stock sale."
World, Eight men arrested in an anti terror swoop in London and other parts of England two weeks ago were charged with conspiracy to murder and other terrorist related activities.
World, The father of a computer engineer  detained in Pakistan last month for suspected links with al  Qaeda filed a petition Tuesday calling for his son to be  produced in court and urging authorities not to extradite him.
World,"Police in the UK charge eight men with terror offences, including conspiracy to murder."
World,Olympics organisers order tighter security after a man leaps into the pool during a synchronised diving final.
World,A 42-year-old man is charged with killing a former miner who was found on his Nottinghamshire doorstep.
World," Iraq's national conference sent a delegation bearing a peace proposal to Najaf on Tuesday, hoping to end the standoff with radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr, which has marred the gathering meant to be a landmark step toward democracy.    As the National Conference in Baghdad put together the mission, a mortar round exploded several miles from the gathering's venue, killing seven people and wounding wounding 35, according to the Health Ministry..."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved bids for construction of 1,000 homes in Jewish West Bank settlements after freezing them earlier this month, amid growing friction with the United States over continued settlement expansion.    The planned construction violates the internationally backed ""road map"" plan, accepted by Israel, which calls for a construction freeze..."
World," Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices and a decline in crude oil futures Tuesday allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. The Dow Jones industrial average pushed past the 10,000 mark for the first time in nearly two weeks..."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved bids for construction of 1,000 homes in Jewish West Bank settlements after freezing them earlier this month, amid growing friction with the United States over continued settlement expansion."
Business," Cosmetics manufacturer Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. (EL.N) on Tuesday said quarterly net income jumped 51 percent, bolstered by new product sales and an improving U.S. retail market."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt made moderate gains on Tuesday after a key reading of U.S. inflation proved softer than expected, a relief to investors in fixed income debt."
Business," American industry lifted output moderately in July, the Federal Reserve said, a sign the economy may be finding its feet after a mid summer slip."
Business, U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday after  two separate economic reports showed inflationary pressure was  held in check in July and U.S. housing starts rebounded sharply  in the same month.
Sports,Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris insists he is not a drug cheat as he leaves hospital.
Sports,Great Britain slip down to third after the cross-country round of the three-day eventing.
Sci/Tech,"Topiramate reduced cravings in small study    HealthDayNews -- A drug called topiramate shows promise as a potential new treatment for alcoholism, according to a study in the August issue of Alcoholism: Clinical   Experimental Research.    This early-stage study of 150 people with alcohol dependence found that topiramate can reduce self-reported drinking and may reduce self-reported craving for alcohol..."
World,Ahmed al-Maktoum becomes the first Olympic medallist from the UAE with gold in the men's double shooting trap.
Business," Time is running out for prospective investors to submit their offers to buy shares of Google Inc, the Web #39;s No. 1 search company. "
Business,  Crude oil futures fell for a second day after a Russian state railway official said shipments of Yukos Oil Co. oil would continue and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won a recall vote. 
Business,"RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser has survived longer than most in the Internet business, largely by pulling rabbits out of his hat when the competition least expects it. "
Business,"The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), the group from which member companies write about a third of Florida homeowners insurance, said initial reports from claims adjusters indicate damage from Hurricane Charley, while extensive, was ..."
Business,"A drop in consumer prices and a decline in crude oil futures Tuesday allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term, and they sent stocks modestly higher. "
Business,"The company that broadcast the moon landings in 1969 and kept the  quot;Hotline quot; open between the White House and the Kremlin during the Seventies has been sold for \$5bn (2.7bn), including \$2bn of debt, to a private equity ..."
Business,"S Airways, facing a cash shortage as it tries to avoid another bankruptcy filing, said yesterday that it would seek government permission to stretch out \$67.5 million in contributions it owes to the pensions of its mechanics and ..."
Business," Housing starts rebounded sharply in July, making up almost all the ground lost in a June slump by posting their largest monthly percentage gain since September 2002, a report from the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed. "
Business," Mills Corp. (MLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a real estate investment trust, on Tuesday said it agreed to buy a 50 percent managing stake in nine regional malls from General Motors Corp. #39;s (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) ..."
Business,The Office of Fair Trading has set the clock ticking on the process that could see the Barclay brothers #39; deal to buy the Daily Telegraph reviewed by competition watchdogs. 
Business,"  Institutional broker Cantor Fitzgerald said Tuesday it #39;s spinning off its fixed income voice brokerage operations into a new partnership, and will focus on expansion of its remaining institutional fixed income and equity business. "
Business,Singapore real estate investment trusts such as CapitaMall Trust may outperform the market this year as acquisitions of shopping malls and industrial buildings bolster rental income. 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is delaying distribution of Windows XP Service Pack 2 via its Automatic Update service by at least nine days in order to give corporate customers more time to temporarily block automatic downloading of SP2 by their employees. 
Sci/Tech,"Two small moons have been discovered orbiting Saturn by NASA #39;s Cassini-Huygens probe. The find, which was announced yesterday, raises Saturn #39;s satellite count to 33. "
Sci/Tech,"LCOS technology sandwiches a layer of liquid crystal between a cover glass and a highly reflective, mirror-like surface patterned with pixels that sits on top of a silicon chip. These layers form a microdisplay that can be used in projection displays such ..."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING (AFX-ASIA) - Intel Corp said it is delaying the delivery of its first chip for projection television sets, while rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc is moving on schedule to an advanced manufacturing process, the Wall Street Journal reported. "
Sci/Tech,"In a move to round out its computer security offerings, Computer Associates International Inc. yesterday said it acquired Pest Patrol Inc., a Carlisle, Pa., company that specializes in software to detect and eradicate malicious spyware. "
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Sci/Tech,"If you own a Zire 72 or Tungsten T3 and have been longing for better wireless connectivity than their built-in Bluetooth, help is on the way: PalmOne has announced a Wi-Fi SD card for those handhelds. "
Sci/Tech,IBM has filed court documents seeking a dismissal of a second major component of the lawsuit filed against it last year by Unix supplier SCO. 
Sci/Tech,"More than one-fifth of US science and engineering workers do not have a bachelor #39;s degree, according to a new report from the National Science Foundation. "
Sci/Tech,"HP, THE SELLER OF tin and fag-free utopian ideals is flogging commodity, standards-based hardware and software, including Carrier Grade Linux, to telephone company Motorola. "
Sci/Tech,"WHITE PLAINS, NY (AP) _ A city police officer was arrested at what he thought would be a sexual rendezvous with a teenage boy, six months after he was caught calling himself a  quot;boy hunter quot; in an Internet chat profile, officials said. "
Sci/Tech, Marine researchers are hoping to prevent tides of destructive algae from killing fish and fouling beaches through early detection of the microscopic organisms. 
Sci/Tech,"Professor Raj Reddy, an Indian researcher in artificial intelligence and a professor at Carnegie Mellon University.Has designed a wirelessly networked personal computer worth just 250 US dollars intended for the four billion people around the world who ..."
Sci/Tech,3Com is the latest networking company to partner with a wireless LAN switching start-up. 3Com said Monday it will begin reselling a version of the Mobility Exchange Switch and management software from Trapeze Networks under the 3Com brand later this year. 
Sci/Tech,"The soft orange glow of a common Caribbean coral comes not from the coral itself but from bacteria that live inside it, US scientists said last week. And the bacteria not only give the coral a little night light, but they also break down seawater to help ..."
Sci/Tech,"Lux Research Inc., a New York-based nanotechnology firm has released a detailed report that suggests global spending on research and capital investment in nanotechnology will reach \$8.6 this year. More than half that figure, \$4.6 billion, will come in the ..."
Sci/Tech,"WholeSecurity Inc has released technology that the firm says can be used to block web users from inadvertently accessing phishing web sites. The company has signed eBay Inc as a flagship customer, and has the software on millions of desktops. "
Sci/Tech,The experts claim hackers have compromised these sites by exploiting scripting vulnerabilities in their guestbooks. 
Sports,"  An official from the World Golf Hall of Fame joined a casual conversation last year about players on the verge of election and someone mentioned Vijay Singh.  quot;He wouldn #39;t get my vote, quot; the official said. "
Sports,"Description: In the weeks leading up to the Olympic games in Athens, hotels were expecting huge crowds to flood the city. Lagging ticket sales at Olympic venues seem to have trickled into the hotel business as well, as crowds have failed to show up as ..."
Sports,Australia #39;s Nicole Pratt has advanced to the third round of the tennis event at the Athens Olympics with a three-set win over Italian Tathiana Garbin. 
Sports,"JUST yesterday, it looked as though West Indies had a chance to finally win their first match in 2004 against England. How quickly that faded away! Simply put, West Indies lost the plot. England, behind on first innings, did just enough to ..."
Sports, Yao Ming bounced back from a rough opening game with 39 points and 13 rebounds to lead China to a 69 62 victory over New Zealand in the men #39;s basketball Group A tournament Tuesday. 
Sports," Any hint of rust after a 12 week lay off was long gone by the time Justine Henin Hardenne took to the Olympic tennis court on Tuesday, a fact drummed mercilessly home to Venezuela #39;s Maria Vento Kabchi. "
Sports,"DURBAN, Aug 17 (Reuters) - South Africa hope AJ Venter will add a physical edge to their play in the loose in the deciding Tri-Nations test against Australia in Durban on Saturday. "
World,"  The Vatican is willing #39; #39; to help end fighting between militiamen loyal to Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al Sadr and Iraqi and US forces in Iraq #39;s holy city of Najaf, according to a statement on the Holy See #39;s Web ..."
World,Boscastle - Emergency services searched the wreckage of a picturesque English fishing village on Tuesday for 15 people unaccounted for after flash floods created a wall of water which tore through the valley. 
World,China has asked that North Korea attend working-level meetings ahead of the next round of six-party nuclear talks in Beijing. 
World,  The Japanese woman who plans to marry former world chess champion Bobby Fischer says their feelings are genuine. 
World,"  A senior Al Qaeda operative captured in Britain this month had traveled in March to a militant hideout near the Pakistan Afghan border and met with other terror suspects, ..."
World,Thousands of people have marched through cities across Germany in renewed protests against welfare cuts. 
World,"Pleasant visions of fun in the sun in the Dominican Republic are being shattered by sad images of residents being smuggled away on wooden boats, only to perish at sea. "
World,"India News  gt; New Delhi, Aug 17 : For the first time since Sri Lanka #39;s peace process got under way in February 2002, Tamil Tiger guerrillas have come under flak from the West amid growing signs of a revival of the armed conflict. "
World,At least 18 students have been killed in clashes between rival student gangs in south-eastern Nigeria. 
Business," Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOT.N</A>, the  second largest mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it expects  to sustain strong sales growth in the second half of 2004 on  new handsets, sparking a 4.7 percent jump in its shares."
Sci/Tech,"Women who work are healthier than women who don't have jobs, suggests a study presented Aug. 16 at the American Sociological Association annual meeting in San Francisco. The University of Pennsylvania study concluded the health benefits that women derive from working aren't diminished by longer work hours or combining longer work hours with those of a spouse."
Sci/Tech,Company's upgrades will put a particular focus on protecting personal information from online thieves.
Business,"On Monday, Google requested final approval from federal regulators to begin trading their stock. Google has asked that the SEC declare its registration statement effective as of 1 pm pacific time today. Google ..."
Business,An unusual alliance of US and European private equity firms has won the auction to buy Bermuda-based satellite business Intelsat. Europeans Apax and Permira and US firms Apollo Management and Madison Dearborn will pay \$3bn for the business and assume \$2bn ...
Sci/Tech,"Operating systems just ain #39;t what they used to be. For a while, Microsoft released a new version of Windows every two or three yearseach creating a ripple effect on how we all used and thought about technology. But now, there #39;s a ..."
Sci/Tech,"Manila - A new species of flightless bird has been discovered living on a tiny island in the northern Philippines where the inhabitants formerly ate them, scientists and birdwatchers said on Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,"Intel #39;s LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) high-definition television chips first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January will not be released in time for next year #39;s show, as scheduled. "
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates said Monday it acquired PestPatrol, a firm marketing anti-spyware software to enterprises, small businesses and individual consumers. "
Sci/Tech,"The final release of KDE 3.3, an open-source Linux desktop environment, is due in a few days and will give users greatly improved email facilities. "
Sports,"I #39;m starting to wonder if  quot;Puerto Rico 92, USA 73 quot; was one of those life-altering upsets, along the lines of  quot;USA 4, USSR 3 quot; and  quot;Cadwallader 99, Nevada State 98. quot; It #39;s not that we lost. I knew that was going to happen. Even predicted it. It was the way ..."
Sports,"Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Antonio Nunez arrived at Liverpool Tuesday as part of the deal that sent Michael Owen to Spanish giant Real Madrid. "
Sports,"Iran #39;s Judo champion, a favourite at the Athens Games, has disqualified himself rather than face an Israeli opponent, apparently on the instruction of Iran #39;s Olympic Committee. So far the International Olympic Committee has been silent. What #39;s your view? ..."
Sports,THE Springboks will need to reduce the amount of possession they give away through errant kicking sharply if they are to limit Australia #39;s lethal counterattacking power in Saturday #39;s tri-nations clash in Durban. 
Sports," An angry Yao Ming took his frustrations out on New Zealand at the Olympic men #39;s basketball tournament on Tuesday, pouring in 39 points as China beat the Kiwis 69 62. "
Sports,West Indies captain Brian Lara tips his helmet to the fans after becoming one of only four players to reach ten thousand runs in Test matches. Picture:AP ...
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece (Ticker) -- The dream of a second consecutive beach volleyball gold medal has become all but impossible for American Dain Blanton. "
World,"The bodies of about 160 Congolese Tutsis killed in Burundi during the weekend were buried on Monday, but the impact of the massacre is just beginning to be felt. A former rebel group now in the transitional government in the Democratic Republic of Congo ..."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon approved tenders to build 1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the occupied West Bank, plans that were shelved earlier to avoid discord with Washington, political sources said Tuesday. "
World,A former American soldier accused of kidnapping and torturing terror suspects in Afghanistan has told a Kabul court that the FBI is withholding hundreds of documents showing that he was working for the US Government. 
World,"Gerhard Schrder is no stranger to sharing his life with members of the opposite sex. On Monday, it was revealed that there was a new young lady on the scene: his freshly adopted three-year old daughter, Viktoria. "
World,"COLOMBO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan navy on Tuesday detected a trawler of the Tamil Tiger rebels suspected of smuggling weapons in seas close to Mullaitivu in northeast of the country, the Defense Ministry said. "
World,HONG KONG : The Hong Kong government is interceding with the mainland authorities for the release of a legislator who was arrested and jailed in Guangdong. 
World,"MARK COLVIN: The Opposition leader, Mark Latham, has challenged the Prime Minister to remove the gag that #39;s prevented senior government advisers, including those in the PM #39;s office, from talking about what happened in the  #39;children overboard #39; affair. "
Sci/Tech, The Swedish Finnish telecommunications operator TeliaSonera said it had bought the remaining 10 percent stake in Lithuania's major mobile company Omnitel that it did not already own for 63.5 million dollars (51.4 million euros).
Sci/Tech," A Tibetan lake formed by a Himalayan landslide is steadily rising and will sooner or later burst its banks and flood a valley in neighboring India, a Chinese official said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers have estimated the age of our galaxy at about 13,600 million years old."
Sci/Tech,"  This cannot be an easy time for Ann Livermore. When Hewlett Packard Co. (HP) missed Wall Street's earnings expectations late last week, the blame was placed squarely on the shoulders of the Enterprise Servers and Storage Group, one of the divisions she manages. ""Unacceptable"" problems within the group cost HP  $400 million in revenue and  $275 million in operating profit, said HP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina just hours before HP announced the sacking of three senior executives within the division."
Sports," ATHENS, Greece (Reuters) - Greece's top two athletes,  facing a state prosecutor's investigation over missed drug  tests and a motorbike crash, left a hospital Tuesday declaring  they were innocent and should be allowed to compete in the  Olympic Games."
Sports,"Mardy Fish turns things around for the biggest victory of his career, a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 comeback against former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero."
Sports,"Allen Iverson breaks his right thumb but plans to play anyway Tuesday for the U.S. men's basketball team, which is coming off a loss to Puerto Rico."
World," Britain charged eight men on Tuesday with conspiracy to murder and other terrorism charges, some relating to plans for U.S. buildings such as the New York Stock Exchange that were the subject of terrorism alerts this month."
World, Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan met with a group of Pakistani students as part of a wider initiative to deepen cultural ties between India and Pakistan.
World," Britain charged eight men on Tuesday  with conspiracy to murder and other terrorism charges, some  relating to plans for U.S. buildings such as the New York Stock  Exchange that were the subject of terrorism alerts this month."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon approved  tenders to build 1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the  occupied West Bank, plans that were shelved earlier to avoid  discord with Washington, political sources said Tuesday."
World," Germany said Tuesday U.S. plans to pull  out 30,000 troops were a sign Europe's divisions had healed,  but communities hit by the decision warned they were headed for  economic disaster."
Business," Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a 19 percent rise in second quarter profit, topping  estimates, as store renovations and efforts to improve service  drove higher average sales in every category."
Business,"Shoppers spend more, giving the company yet another quarter of sales growth and even better earnings."
Business,Legg Mason's Mary Chris Gay knows when to pay for growth and when to sell a stock.
Sci/Tech,The Royal Canadian Mounted Police formally launch a criminal investigation into company's accounting practices.
World,Kashmir veteran Rajyavardhan Rathore wins India's first ever individual silver medal at the Olympic Games.
World," The Israeli government issued bids Tuesday for 1,000 new homes in Jewish West Bank settlements, insisting the construction has Washington's tacit approval even though it violates a U.S. backed peace plan.    U.S..."
World," Allen Iverson broke his right thumb but plans to play anyway Tuesday night for the U.S. Olympic basketball team, which is coming off an embarrassing loss to Puerto Rico in its opener..."
World," A pared down delegation of Iraqis arrived in Najaf by helicopter Tuesday to present radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr with a peace proposal aimed at ending the violent insurgency wracking the holy city.    Despite the delegation's presence there, fighting intensified in Najaf, with at least one U.S..."
World," Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices Tuesday allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term.    With gasoline prices falling to eight month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices..."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- US consumer prices declined marginally in July, posting the first fall since last November, the Labor Department said in a report released Tuesday. "
Business,"The Westwood company is spending \$48 million to acquire Boomerang Tracking Inc., a Montreal company that operates a stolen car recovery system in Canada. "
Business," US industrial output advanced in July, as American factories operated at their highest capacity in more than three years, a Federal Reserve report on Tuesday showed. "
Sci/Tech, Filipino and British wildlife researchers say they #39;ve stumbled upon what appears to be a new species of flightless bird found only on the tiny forested island of Calayan in the northern ...
Sci/Tech,"Sunnyvale-based computer chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., says it #39;s shipped its first low-power Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors made with its new 90 nanometer (nm) manufacturing process. "
Sci/Tech,"  This cannot be an easy time for Ann Livermore. When Hewlett Packard Co. (HP) missed Wall Street #39;s earnings expectations late last week, the blame was placed squarely on the shoulders of ..."
Sci/Tech,"A team working with the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile report that our galaxy is 13,600 million years old, give or take 800 million years. "
Sports,"Olympic champion Kostas Kenteris, who is likely to be expelled from the Olympics for missing a doping test, said Tuesday that he is not a drugs cheat. "
Sports,"You #39;ve heard of swimmer #39;s ear, but what about swimmer #39;s wave? It #39;s the odd way in which Olympic swimmers -- and many gymnasts -- acknowledge applause: By raising their arms to the sky, palms upward, then moving their hands about as if they #39;re changing ..."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved tenders to build 1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the occupied West Bank, plans that had been shelved earlier to avoid discord with Washington, political sources say. "
World,A FORMER senior Defence Department bureaucrat last night backed her former colleague Michael Scrafton #39;s version of a phone call with John Howard over the children overboard affair. 
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, getting a  boost from some strong retail earnings, lower oil prices and  two separate economic reports that showed inflationary pressure  was held in check and U.S. housing starts rebounded sharply in  July."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing its assault on the European IT outsourcing market, IBM Corp. has signed agreements to buy two Danish IT services companies and another to provide IT services to one of the country's largest banks."
Sports," A medical examiner has found that Greek  sprinter Katerina Thanou, who was in hospital with fellow  athlete Costas Kenteris, had no injuries, a judicial source  said on Tuesday."
Business,"  Russia #39;s state owned railway, the shipper of a fourth of OAO Yukos Oil Co. #39;s crude oil, said it will guarantee exports, the clearest sign yet President Vladimir Putin wants to ensure supplies to world markets. "
Business,"SURGING demand in heavy construction should outweigh any downturn in new home building, according to OneSteel and Boral. "
Sci/Tech,"In a move likely to step up the digital music dispute between RealNetworks Inc. and Apple Computer Inc., Real slashed prices at its online music store on Tuesday, offering songs and albums for a limited time at nearly half of what Apple charges at its ..."
Sci/Tech,"The Calayan Rail, Gallirallus calayaensis, discovered by scientists in the northern tip of Babuyan islands in the Philippines archipelago. Photo: Des Allen/AP. "
Sci/Tech,Symantec has unveiled new versions of its Norton security products--beefing up some of the real-time and automated features--and will release them in the next few weeks. 
Sports,Union Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday congratulated double trap shooter Major Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on becoming the first Indian to win a silver medal in an individual event at the Olympics. 
Sports," Greek teenager Ilias Iliadis swept up the Olympic host country #39;s second gold medal on Tuesday, winning the men #39;s judo under 81kg category. "
Sports,Ian Bell is almost certain to make his England Test debut on Thursday in the final match against West Indies. 
Sports,LOOSEHEAD prop Bill Young believes a change in attitude by the forwards has played a key role in taking the Wallabies to the threshold of winning the Tri-Nations trophy. 
World,"BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and his wife, Doris, have adopted a 3-year-old Russian girl, German newspapers have reported. "
Business, Outback Steakhouse Inc. (OSI.N) on Tuesday said it lost about 130 operating days and up to  #36;2 million in revenue because it had to close some restaurants in the South due to Hurricane Charley.
Business," Outback Steakhouse Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OSI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OSI.N</A> on  Tuesday said it lost about 130 operating days and up to  $2  million in revenue because it had to close some restaurants in  the South due to Hurricane Charley."
Sci/Tech,The analytics and reporting software maker will begin selling IBM's mainframe access software.
Sci/Tech," New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Tuesday said his office has created an interactive Web site to help New Yorkers comparison shop for prescription drugs, following a statewide survey showing widely varying prices at pharmacies."
World, The airline Swiss said it had managed to cut its first half net loss by about 90 percent but warned that spiralling fuel costs were hampering a turnaround despite increasing passenger travel.
Business,"Google has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to make its registration statement effective at 4 pm Eastern time on Tuesday. If the company follows the usual IPO pattern, the share price would be set and the offering ..."
Business,Halliburton Co. on Tuesday blamed politics for a US Army decision to not grant the company more time to resolve a billing dispute in which the Pentagon contends the company did not adequately account for some \$1.8 billion of work done in the Middle East. 
Business,"Manhattan-based financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald said Tuesday it is spinning off its inter-dealer voice brokerage business and will concentrate on sales and trading, investment banking, asset management and other institutional services. "
Business,"Washington, DC, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The US Commerce Department said Tuesday a dip in mortgage rates helped boost home-building activity in July 8.3 percent after falling 7.7 percent in June. "
Business,"BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Fired HealthSouth chief executive Richard Scrushy will go on trial January 5th. "
Sci/Tech,"A consortium of companies is pushing a new proposal to the IEEE for 802.11n. 135 Mbps in standard mode, 540 Mbps maximum throughput. Fast enough? ..."
Sci/Tech,"It appears the rumours of Palm creating a Wi-Fi card are true, however before you rush to your local electronics store take note that it won #39;t work on any PDA you can find. "
Sci/Tech,IBM has filed a 100-page motion with a US district court in an attempt to have some of the claims made against it by The SCO Group dismissed. 
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s not exactly an earth-shaking development but I expect that Wired News #39; very public announcement that it would no longer capitalize  quot;Internet, quot;  quot;Web quot; or  quot;Net quot; will provoke some discussion and debate in online publishing circles. "
Sports," A medical examiner has found that Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou, who was in hospital with fellow athlete Costas Kenteris, had no injuries, a judicial source said on Tuesday. "
Sports,"  Olympic organizers announced that more than half of available tickets (3.1 million) to the Games have been sold, almost reaching the budget for purchases. "
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Ilias Iliadis captured Greece #39;s second gold medal of the 2004 Olympics with a thrilling victory over Roman Gontyuk of the Ukraine in the men #39;s under 81kg category in judo on Tuesday. "
Sports," Pedro Martinez will try to win his fourth consecutive decision, as he takes the hill for the Boston Red Sox in the middle test of a three game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. "
Sports,"ABRASIVE Springbok flanker AJ Venter returns to the field on Saturday for South Africa #39;s crunch encounter against Australia, the only change to the team announced by coach Jake White today. "
Business," U.S. stocks were higher on Tuesday,  boosted by strong earnings from Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> and two  separate economic reports that showed inflationary pressure was  held in check and U.S. housing starts rebounded sharply in  July."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Linux clusters gear up for simulated combat...Sprint to bake in BlackBerry for businesses...Microsoft ships updated Works...FaceTime pulls in \$16 million.
World,"The apprehension of Muhammad Naeem Noor Khan was wrapped up with almost no notice, but it would have enormous global repercussions."
World,"John Kerry has held 10 ""front porch visit"" events  an actual front porch is optional  where perhaps 100 people ask questions in a low-key campaigning style."
Sports, Brazil have had two women's teams on the  beach volleyball podium at the last two Olympics and moved a  step closer to a hat trick Tuesday.
World," Strippers and pole dancers should be banned from performing in stretch limousines, according to a British report."
Business,"MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. - Google?s initial public offering could hit the Nasdaq Stock Market as early as Wednesday if US securities regulators let the Internet search engine close its auction on Tuesday. "
Business,"NEW YORK, August 17 (New Ratings)  The US consumer prices declined for the first time in the past eight months in July this year, driven by the reduced gasoline, clothing and transportation costs during the month. "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Output at US factories, mines and utilities rose by 0.4 percent in July, nearly recovering from a 0.5 percent plunge in June, the Federal Reserve said on Tuesday. "
Business,"  Construction of new homes recovered in July, as US homebuilders started homes at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.978 million, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,"An old-fashioned price war is gearing up in the digital music download business, with RealNetworks (Quote, Chart) on the offensive. With rival Apple in its crosshairs, RealNetworks has slashed the price on songs sold from its RealPlayer store by 50 ..."
Sci/Tech,"The eServer i5 550 comes with a feature called the  quot;Solution Edition, quot; which is apparently available with certain Independent Software Vendors. The eServer i5, allegedly, has new ways to handle and optimise multiple operating system sthrough the ..."
Sports,ALICIA Molik joined fellow Australian Nicole Pratt in the last 16 of the Olympic tennis competition overnight with a 7-5 6-4 second round win over Slovenia #39;s Katarina Srebotnik. 
Sports,"Iran #39;s Judo champion, a favourite at the Athens Games, has disqualified himself rather than face an Israeli opponent, apparently on the instruction of Iran #39;s Olympic Committee. So far the International Olympic Committee has been silent. What #39;s your view? ..."
World,"Prague, 17 August 2004 (RFE/RL) -- Fresh fighting and further casualties were reported overnight in Georgia #39;s separatist republic of South Ossetia. The violence erupted hours after Georgia and South Ossetia reached an agreement under which all armed units ..."
Business, Oil prices rose on Tuesday on cheery  economic data showing that inflationary pressure was held in  check in July and ahead of weekly inventory due out on  Wednesday forecast to show a draw in crude stocks
Business," Illinois residents will soon gain  access to lower cost prescription drugs from Canada, the United  Kingdom and Ireland, sidestepping U.S. regulators' objections  to imported drugs, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said on Tuesday."
Business,One of Nepal's top hotels and a number of other companies close for business after threats from Maoist rebels.
Sci/Tech," U.S. telephone and cable companies saw the growth of high speed Internet services slow in the second quarter to the lowest rate in a year, an industry research firm said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Digital music battle continues, as Real undercuts ITunes' prices."
Sci/Tech," U.S. telephone and cable companies  saw the growth of high speed Internet services slow in the  second quarter to the lowest rate in a year, an industry  research firm said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Business Objects to bundle IBM tools...Linux clusters gear up for simulated combat...Sprint to bake in BlackBerry for businesses.
World," Illinois residents will soon gain access to lower cost prescription drugs from Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, sidestepping U.S. regulators' objections to imported drugs, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said on Tuesday."
Business,A Russian court today rejected the beleaguered oil company's appeal to suspend government efforts to collect \$3.4 billion in back taxes.
Business,The U.S. Army plans to withhold payment on 15 percent of future invoices of Halliburton's logistics deal in Iraq due to an ongoing billing dispute.
World,Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez rounds on opponents for alleging fraud in a referendum he seems to have won.
Business,  Google #39;s long awaited kickoff as the largest Internet IPO of all time is likely to take place as early as Wednesday after the controversial Dutch auction process wraps up after the bell. 
Business,The giant Russian oil firm Yukos has failed to convince a Moscow arbitration court to suspend the sale by bailiffs of its Siberian subsidiary to satisfy a \$3.4 billion tax debt. 
Business," US consumer prices eased down by 0.1 per cent in July as gasoline prices dropped, while factory output rose and home construction rebounded, offering hope the economy has escaped its early summer  quot;soft patch. quot; ..."
Business," Department store operator JC Penney Co. Inc. (JCP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a quarterly operating profit, reversing a year earlier loss, on inventory controls and strong sales of jeans, home furnishings and career ..."
Business, Shares of Nortel Networks dipped on the TSX in the wake of news the RCMP has launched an investigation into accounting practices at the telecommunications company. 
Business,"Virginia-based REIT will pay \$1B, before transaction costs, for a 50 stake in the properties. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Real estate investment trust Mills Corp. said Tuesday it will buy a 50 percent managing stake in nine regional malls from a General Motors ..."
Business,"Shares of Motorola (MOT:NYSE - news - research) rose Tuesday after Geoffrey Frost, senior vice president of Motorola #39;s mobile phone division, told Reuters that the company feels  quot;very good quot; about sales growth during the second half of the year. "
Business,"Switzerland #39;s struggling national airline reported a second-quarter profit of 45 million Swiss francs (\$35.6 million) Tuesday, although its figures were boosted by a legal settlement in France. "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday the near-term economic outlook for the Czech Republic, a European Union newcomer, was favorable with growth expected to strengthen. "
Sci/Tech,"A camera aboard the Cassini spacecraft flying in orbit around Saturn has discovered two of the tiniest moons in the solar system -- one barely 2 miles in diameter and the other only a half-mile larger, astronomers reported Monday. "
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 17, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM today launched a new one-to-four-way midrange Power5 server that features higher performance and several configurations to meet a wide range of user needs. "
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 17, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - This can #39;t be an easy time for Ann Livermore. When Hewlett-Packard Co. missed Wall Street #39;s earnings expectations late last week, the blame was placed squarely on the shoulders of the Enterprise Servers and Storage Group, ..."
Sci/Tech,"Aug 17 - Professor Raj Reddy, an Indian researcher in artificial intelligence and a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Has designed a wirelessly networked personal computer worth just 250 US dollars intended for the four billion people around the ..."
Sci/Tech,"any coral colonies have a nice healthy glow about them, courtesy of fluorescent proteins produced by the coral animals themselves. "
Sports,ATHENS : Sheikh Ahmed Al-Maktoum #39;s six-year quest for Olympic glory ended with a historic first ever gold for the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday after he clinched the men #39;s double trap shooting event. 
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  For people willing to devote an unfathomable \$1.5 billion to  quot;security quot; for the Olympic Games, the Greeks sure are careless. As in, they couldn #39;t care less. "
Sports," With Abby Wambach out with a suspension after receiving two yellow cards Sunday against Brazil, the US soccer team came together and grabbed the lead early in their game against Australia on Tuesday afternoon. "
Business, Oil prices rose close to a record high  on Tuesday on U.S. economic data showing that inflationary  pressure was held in check in July and ahead of weekly  inventory due out on Wednesday and forecast to show a draw in  crude stocks.
Business," A Canadian law firm on Tuesday said it  had filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> over what it  claims are defective door latches on about 400,000 of the  automaker's popular pickup trucks and SUVs."
Business,"LNM Group, the steel giant headed by Indian tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, snaps up a Bosnian steelmaker in a \$280m deal."
Business,The company asks federal regulators to approve the paperwork required for its stock sale. Also: Yahoo starts selling domain names   hellip;. Canadian officials investigate Nortel Networks   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech, The consumer electronics gizmo that offers many functions in a small package is what's compelling back to school shoppers to open their wallets.
Sci/Tech, The consumer electronics gizmo  that offers many functions in a small package is what's  compelling back to school shoppers to open their wallets.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Majoras takes charge of FTC...Business Objects to bundle IBM tools...Linux clusters gear up for simulated combat.
Sci/Tech,Cingular and Nextel step in to aid those recovering from Hurricane Charley in Florida.
Sci/Tech,"In a continued effort to compete with IBM Corp. and its WebSphere offerings, Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced imminent availability of Host Integration Server 2004."
Business,Insurance holding company WR Berkley Corp. said Tuesday that it does not expect its losses from damage caused by Hurricane Charley last week to exceed \$5 million. 
Sci/Tech,"Seattle, WA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- RealNetworks Inc., is taking on Apple Computer #39;s wildly successful iTunes Music Store with a half-price sale offering music downloads for 49 cents a song. "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has delayed the rollout of XP Service Pack Two (SP2) for home users, and some customers will not be able to download it until the end of the month. The new code was supposed to go out on Microsoft #39;s Automatic Update service on ..."
Sports," Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore loves cricket as much as any Indian, even if the national obsession with ball and bat can make it hard for the country #39;s Olympic athletes to get a look in. "
Sports, American Michael Phelps won the gold medal Tuesday in the 200 meter butterfly with an Olympic record time of 1:54.04.
Sports, Strong safety Ifeanyi Ohalete was cut by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday after starting 15 games for the team last season.
Sports, Major League Baseball Monday announced a decision on the appeal filed by Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood regarding a suspension stemming from an incident earlier this season.
Sports,Stephen Parry comes a brilliant third behind Michael Phelps in the men's 200m butterfly.
Business,"In a sign that Google #39;s initial public offering is imminent, the company has asked federal regulators to give final approval to the paperwork required for its stock sale. "
Business,"CHICAGO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - BJ #39;s Wholesale Club Inc. (BJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said credit card issuers want the retailer to reimburse them for up to \$16 million in fraudulent credit card charges and other costs stemming from a possible ..."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 17 (New Ratings)  Analysts at Merrill Lynch say that a recent survey of global fund managers demonstrates continuously increasing negative sentiments towards the US stock market trends. "
Sci/Tech,"The current motion is in addition to the request for a summary judgment IBM has been seeking since early July. If the initial request is granted, it could bring the case to a close without trial. Although summary judgment arguments ..."
Sci/Tech,"In a continued effort to compete with IBM Corp. and its WebSphere offerings, Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced imminent availability of Host Integration Server 2004. "
Sci/Tech,The delayed arrival of Windows Update Services is giving VARs and patch management vendors a chance to cash in. 
World," An Iraqi peace delegation has urged a radical Shi #39;ite cleric to call off his uprising in the city of Najaf, where US troops have been pounding militia positions near the country #39;s holiest Islamic sites. "
World,FOREIGN Minister Alexander Downer will today begin talks with North Korean officials to try to convince the communist state to drop its nuclear weapons program. 
World," PORT LOUIS, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Southern African countries Tuesday pledged better trade and investment relations with China as well as India in the final communique released at the end of their two-day summit. "
Business," Chiron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CHIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CHIR.O</A> has won a  contract to develop a human vaccine against a strain of bird  flu that can infect people and ""has the potential to trigger a  modern day pandemic,"" the U.S. government said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, RealNetworks Inc. on Tuesday halved prices for songs downloaded from its online music store to win customers for new technology that has rankled rival Apple Computer Inc.
Sci/Tech, Better weather forecasts to prepare for storms and planning for energy needs months in advance are among the benefits expected from a planned Earth Observation System.
Sports," Michael Phelps, denied in his bid to win seven gold medals, picked up his second victory of the Athens Games by winning the 200 meter butterfly Tuesday night in Olympic record time. Phelps fell just short of his own world record, holding off Takashi Yamamoto to win in 1 minute, 54.01 seconds. The hard charging Japanese swimmer took silver in 1:54.56, while Great Britain's Stephen Parry won bronze in 1:55.22."
Sports," After 17 years, the Matildas finally caught up to the U.S. women's soccer team. Joanne Peters' 12 yard header in the 82nd minute gave Australia a 1 1 tie Tuesday with the United States, breaking a 15 game Aussie losing streak that dates to the teams' first meeting in 1987."
Sports,"Joanne Peters' 12-yard header in the 82nd minute gives Australia a 1-1 tie with the United States, while the Americans already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals."
World, India erupted with joy as shooter Rajyavardhan Rathore clinched their first medal at the Athens Olympics on Tuesday and their first ever individual silver.
World," Democratic Party officials picked U.S. Rep. William Lipinski's son Tuesday to replace his father on the November ballot, a decision engineered by Lipinski after he announced his retirement and withdrew from the race four days earlier."
World, A U.S. warplane bombed near Najaf's vast cemetery as fighting with Shiite militants intensified Tuesday...
World," Michael Phelps, denied in his bid to win seven gold medals, picked up his second victory of the Athens Games by winning the 200 meter butterfly Tuesday night in Olympic record time. Phelps fell just short of his own world record, holding off Takashi Yamamoto to win in 1 minute, 54.01 seconds..."
World," Top seeded Roger Federer crashed out in the second round of the Olympic tournament Tuesday night, losing 4 6, 7 5, 7 5 to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. Federer, who won Wimbledon the past two years and replaced Andy Roddick atop the rankings in February, was undone by poor serving and a string of unforced errors..."
Business,"TJX Cos. Inc. #39;s second-quarter earnings fell 4 percent, reflecting higher markdowns on merchandise due to softer sales trends. "
Business,"Dulles, VA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- US Airways is seeking permission to delay pension contributions of \$67.5 million, so it can keep operating. "
Business,"  Cantor Fitzgerald LP, one of the two largest Treasury bond brokers, will split off its original business of person to person sales to focus on more profitable activities such as institutional equity sales and trading. "
Sci/Tech,"The US Space Agency #39;s Cassini spacecraft has discovered two new moons around Saturn - bringing the planet #39;s count to 33. NASA said Monday the images of the two, small moons were taken June 1. "
Sci/Tech,"Intellisync #39;s synchronization software will soon be available on Danger Hiptop devices, through select carriers, allowing wireless synchronization to Outlook on the desktop. "
Sports,"SLALEY, England, Aug 17 (Reuters) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he is prepared to put his faith in the nucleus of the squad that flopped at Euro 2004 as he tries to plot a successful challenge for the World Cup. "
Sports, The United States is on the verge of winning its first fencing medal in twenty years.  Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou are out of the hospital but not out of the woods. 
Sports,"It used only to be Australians who suffered from dead-rubber syndrome  that most infuriating of conditions whereby a dominant side could write off a failure to complete a clean-sweep by claiming that the match never mattered anyway. Now, however, it is ..."
Sports,"ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- He was demoted to third string a couple weeks ago, didn #39;t do exactly what the coaches wanted and was coming off a bad game. Ifeanyi Ohalete knew what was coming next. "
Sports,"PHOENIX (Ticker) -- Jack Wilson lofted a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a wild 8-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the 10th, Jose Castillo drew leadoff walk against Greg Aquino (0-1) and stole ..."
World, A bounty hunter accused of running a private torture chamber has gone on trial in Kabul claiming he could not get a fair hearing because the FBI had confiscated vital evidence and locked it in the American Embassy. 
World,"Thousands of demonstrators brought protests against benefit cuts to the German capital yesterday, but the Government insisted it would make no further change to measures it sees as key to a more competitive economy. "
Business," Deere   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DE.N</A>, one of the world's  largest farm equipment makers,  said on Tuesday that quarterly  earnings jumped 62 percent, driven by strength in its  agricultural and construction equipment businesses."
Sci/Tech," Analysts from Prudential Equity Group and UBS have warned over the past two days that longer than expected G5 delays from IBM Corp. is the near term ""key risk"" for Apple Computer Inc. Both firms are concerned the delays could be longer than originally expected."
Sports, Top seed Roger Federer was bundled out  of the Olympic tennis tournament on Tuesday by unheralded Czech  Tomas Berdych.
Sports,U.S. sprinter Torri Edwards is knocked out of the Olympics for good Tuesday when an arbitration panel upholds her two-year drug suspension.
World," Democratic Party officials picked U.S. Rep. William Lipinski's son Tuesday to replace his father on the November ballot, a decision engineered by Lipinski after he announced his retirement and withdrew from the race four days earlier."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK While most newspapers are utilizing their Web sites to supplement coverage of the presidential race, the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times have taken the frenzy over electoral votes and undecided states to the next level with some unusual interactive options."
Business, Google looks set to start trading on the Nasdaq today after the web #39;s No 1 search engine asked regulators for final approval to price its closely watched initial public offering. 
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Hurricane Charley may have caused up to \$15 billion in damage in Florida, but that is not seen immediately hurting the state #39;s credit picture thanks to strong finances and funds in reserve, analysts said ..."
Business,Oil prices moved back towards record highs tonight amid continued concerns over soaring demand and tight supplies. 
Business,Halliburton (HAL:NYSE - news - research) sank Tuesday after the Army chose not to extend a deadline for the company to explain its billing in Iraq. 
Business,"After more than 16 months of restructuring, Air Canada #39;s creditors overwhelming endorsed the airline #39;s new business plan during a meeting at a Montreal hotel Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,Seattle online media company RealNetworks Inc. on Tuesday said a new campaign to attract subscribers to its music download service will add about a penny per share to its third-quarter net loss. 
Sci/Tech,A new battle of technologies may be in the offing in the 802.11n arena as 12 key companies have developed a key proposal to counter another one announced last week that is backed by a group of top wireless players. 
Sci/Tech,Linux Networx Inc. delivered two more systems to the Defense Department as part of the military #39;s Technology Insertion 2004 initiative to improve defense laboratories #39; high-performance computing. 
World,"The Housing and Construction Ministry on Tuesday published tenders for about 1,001 new housing units in West Bank settlements. "
World,"A 10-year-old Palestinian boy has been shot dead by Israeli occupation soldiers during an incursion into the centre of the West Bank city of Nablus, according to Palestinian medical sources. "
Business,"Plan a big, fat cheap wedding, and start your coupling with extra cash, not debt."
Sports," Yana Klochkova of Ukraine completed an Olympic sweep of the individual medleys, winning gold in the 200 meter IM Tuesday night. Amanda Beard of Irvine, Calif., made a dramatic move from fifth to second on the breaststroke portion and earned the silver in 2:11.70  #151; her fifth career Olympic medal."
World,"The secretary of defense signaled he favors a slower, more cautious approach to revamping U.S. intelligence than the Sept. 11 commission does."
Business, Outback Steakhouse Inc. said Tuesday it lost about 130 operating days and up to  $2 million in revenue because it had to close some restaurants in the South due to Hurricane Charley. 
Sci/Tech,"Intel said it will delay its highly anticipated television chips, based on Liquid Crystal on Silicon, or LCOS, technology, which promises to deliver large screen TVs at a price point half of what they cost today. The chipmaker said the ..."
Sports, Roger Federer was bundled out of the Olympic tennis tournament Tuesday by unheralded Czech Tomas Berdych. 
Sports,"  US sprinter Torri Edwards #39; suspension was upheld by a panel of three international arbitrators Tuesday, leaving the reigning 100 meter world champion unable to compete at the Olympics. "
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq  One US soldier was killed and several others were wounded in clashes with Iraqi Shi #39;ite militiamen in a Baghdad suburb Monday, the US military said Tuesday. "
Business," The U.S. Army will withhold payment  on 15 percent of future invoices of Halliburton Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A>  logistics deal in Iraq due to a billing dispute that could cost  the company  $60 million a month, the military said on Tuesday."
Sports, Michael Phelps led the United States to  a narrow victory in the men's 4x200 meters freestyle relay at  the Athens Olympics Tuesday to collect his third gold medal in  four days.
Sports, World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards  will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a  two year drugs ban was dismissed Tuesday.
World, The US military denied reports that the coalition in Afghanistan had launched air strikes to quell fighting in the west of the country.
Business,Mart sees August same store revenues up 2 to 4. How should investors view this statistical range?
Sci/Tech," Time is running out for prospective investors to submit their offers to buy shares of Google Inc. (GOOG.O), the Web's No. 1 search company."
Sci/Tech, Video game chain GameStop Corp.'s second quarter earnings rose on strong sales.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. bolstered the new eServer i5 server lineup with the i5 550, a new system based on the Power 5 chip that can run multiple operating systems."
World," The old man lay unattended in the shack which served as a morgue for the General Hospital in Mount Hagen, a busy town in the restive highlands of central Papua New Guinea."
World," Democratic presidential contender John Kerry has a soft spot for South African actress Charlize Theron but is adamant that second wife Teresa Heinz Kerry changed his life, he has told GQ magazine."
World," His quest to surpass Mark Spitz out of the way, Michael Phelps got back to winning gold. The 19 year old from Baltimore claimed his second gold medal of the Athens Games in the 200 meter butterfly Tuesday night, though he was a bit disappointed at failing to break his own world record..."
Business,The billing dispute between the US Army and Houston-based Halliburton Co. continues as the Army on Tuesday said it would withhold paying 15 percent of future invoices from Halliburton. 
Sci/Tech,"Although Monday was to be the day when Microsoft began pushing Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to enterprises, it changed its mind at the last minute and delayed the automatic updating for more than a week. "
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. bolstered the new eServer i5 server lineup with the i5 550, a new system based on the Power 5 chip that can run multiple operating systems. "
Sci/Tech,"The number of attempted attacks by computer viruses rocketed in the first half of the year, according to a report published today. "
Sci/Tech,"HITE PLAINS, Aug. 16 - A 16-year veteran of the New York Police Department, who supposedly called himself a  quot;boy hunter #39; #39; in an online profile, was arrested on Monday after the Westchester district attorney, Jeanine Pirro, said he tried to ..."
Sports,"AP Olympic Digest for Wednesday AMs. The supervisor is Aaron Watson. The phone number for the New York sports desk is (212) 621-1630. Reruns of stories and agate available from http://yourap.org, from the Service Desk (800-838-4616) or your local AP ..."
Sports," The Washington Redskins have released safety Ifeanyi Ohalete, a starter for 15 games last season. "
World,Eight men will appear in court tomorrow accused of plotting terrorist outrages in Britain and the United States. 
Sci/Tech,"Although Monday was supposed to be the day when Microsoft began pushing Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to enterprises, it changed its mind at the last minute and delayed the automatic updating for more than a ..."
Sports,"  Larry Brown was despondent, the head of the US selection committee was defensive and an irritated Allen Iverson was hanging up on callers who asked what went wrong. "
Sports,HOST nation Greece grabbed its first gold medal of the Athens Olympics this morning when Nikolaos Siranidis and Thomas Bimis won the men #39;s three-metre synchronised diving after China #39;s favourites suffered a no-dive. 
Sports,Kosuke Kitajima #39;s technique may get a sharper eye from officials today in the 200-meter breaststroke race. 
Sports,"Iran #39;s transparent decision to boycott head-to-head competitions against Israeli athletes is an assault on the Olympic ideal. It needs to be dealt with swiftly and sternly. Instead, the International Judo Federation could not find enough executive members ..."
Sports," quot;It #39;s sad, quot; the British visitor to Athens said, shaking her head.  quot;It #39;s sad that nobody is here, buying tickets to the Olympics. People should be out there telling people that Athens is great. It #39;s a great experience. quot; ..."
Sports,Michael Owen is confident that he will be a success at Real Madrid following his 8m move from Liverpool. 
Sports,Michael Owen today insisted that Sven-Goran Eriksson has the full backing of the England squad and warned that the coach should not be underestimated. 
Sports,  Lleyton Hewitt launched his ATP Washington Classic campaign with a 6 1 6 2 first round win over Kenneth Carlsen of Denmark. 
Sports,Prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant case suffered yet another setback yesterday when a court shot down their last-ditch attempt to keep the accuser #39;s sex life out of the looming trial. 
Sports,"  Everywhere you looked before Monday night #39;s game at Dodger Stadium, there he was. Paul Lo Duca, the thirtysomething mother of two. Paul Lo Duca, the dude with the thick beard and the backward Dodgers cap. Paul Lo Duca, the guy with the beer ..."
Sports,"FIRST QUARTER: K Ryan Longwell 47-yard field goal at 9:03. Key plays: QB Brett Favre opened the drive with a 7-yard pass to WR Donald Driver to GB 39. RB Ahman Green 3-yard run, plus 5-yard facemask penalty on Seattle moved ball to GB 47. Favre 11-yard ..."
Business,The company said today that the United States Army had decided not to grant it additional time to substantiate its costs in Iraq and Kuwait.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc prepared to wrap up an extraordinary share auction, meaning a final price in the multi billion dollar listing will be announced within days."
Sci/Tech,New service plan lets customers keep old drives after replacement to protect data.
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks Goes After iPod With Price War\\RealNetworks on Tuesday halved the prices for downloaded songs to \$0.49  to win customers away from Apple Computer's iPod craze. RealNetworks has recently launched its ""Harmony"" technology which makes its song downloads compatible with Apple's iPod technology. Apple currently has a firm grasp ..."
Sci/Tech,"Netscape Browser 7.2 Released by AOL\\America Online has just released Netscape 7.2. Based on Mozilla 1.7, this latest version features better popup blocking, vCard support, an improved junk mail algorithm, better standards support, performance enhancements and several hundred other bug fixes. It also includes patches for recent security vulnerabilities according ..."
Sports," The family of former Kansas City Chiefs star Derrick Thomas is not entitled to any money from General Motors Corp. for the Jan. 2000 crash that killed the nine time Pro Bowl linebacker, a jury ruled Tuesday."
Business," Time is running out for prospective investors to submit their offers to buy shares of Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the Web #39;s No. 1 search company. "
Business,Oil prices moved back towards record highs tonight amid continued concerns over soaring demand and tight supplies. 
Business,"Toyota has been outbid by a land developer for state-owned property in York Township, but officials say this is one deal that will be decided by more than money. "
Sports, World 100 metres champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two year drugs ban was dismissed. 
Sports,"A man of words, commitment and warmth. Rajyvardhan Singh Rathore combines all these qualities. And he, of course, is one of the most talented shooters of recent times. "
World,"GENEVA, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- The government of Burundi has authorized the United Nations to set up a camp for newly-arrived Congolese refugees following the horrific attack on the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi last Friday, UN officials said here ..."
World,"BERLIN: German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and his wife have adopted a daughter, an official with Schroeder #39;s party said Tuesday. Schroeder and his wife, Doris Schroeder-Koepf, picked up the 3-year-old Russian girl named Victoria several weeks ago from a ..."
World,"Television footage aired over the weekend showed a group of Rwandan soldiers dancing and clapping their hands. With AK-47 assault rifles firmly strapped across their shoulders, the 150 troops sported green berets adorned with African Union badges as they ..."
World,BRUSSELS One of 15 cardinals with Pope John Paul II during a weekend visit to a French shrine was quoted in Belgian news media on Monday as saying the ailing pontiff may have been making his farewells. 
Business,GameStop's lack of a competitive advantage leaves investors with many questions.
Sci/Tech, Top marketers are going digital to  track the delivery of commercials into U.S. homes with a system  some advocates say will revolutionize advertising the way  product codes changed the selling of sliced bread.
Sci/Tech, Top marketers are going digital to  track the delivery of commercials into U.S. homes with a system  some advocates say will revolutionize advertising the way  product codes changed the selling of sliced bread.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Kinko's debuts Web-based print options...Majoras takes charge of FTC...Business Objects to bundle IBM tools.
Sports, The Phoenix Coyotes re signed right wing Mike Johnson on Tuesday to a three year contract.
World," With a bandanna on his head and a grin on his cheeks, Italy's flamboyant Premier Silvio Berlusconi has been playing vacation host to Britain's Tony Blair in Sardinia, an unlikely holiday coupling that highlights an Italian British alliance bolstered by the Iraq war."
Business,Chinese net stock Sohu.com (Nasdaq: SOHU) dropped by 10 on Friday after the company announced that its multimedia messaging services with China Mobile Communication had been temporarily suspended for a year. The sanctions were ...
Sci/Tech,"Netscape Communications upgraded its namesake browser on Tuesday to version 7.2, a rare sign of life at America Online #39;s moribund browser division. "
Sports,"This was no miracle, but you could not tell by the amount of elation surrounding the Dream Team #39;s trip to the woodshed Sunday. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece (AP)  Top-seeded Roger Federer was eliminated in the second round of the Olympics Tuesday night, losing 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. Federer, who won Wimbledon the past two years and replaced Andy Roddick atop ..."
World,"GENEVA, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- The United Nations human rights chief expressed her deep concern over the massacre in the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi last Friday, a UN official said here Tuesday. "
World,PRIME Minister John Howard said he would not be swayed by more public servants coming forward in relation to the children overboard scandal. 
World,"BERLIN, Germany (AP) -- Germany #39;s defense minister expressed regret Tuesday about US plans to restructure its forces abroad -- changes expected to hit Germany the hardest with the pullout of two heavy divisions. Japan and Australia embraced the changes. "
Business," U.S. stocks traded higher on Tuesday,  despite oil prices hitting a new high before falling back, as  U.S. economic reports showed an easing of inflationary pressure  and a sharp rebound in the housing market."
World," Nine months of chaos and casualties in Iraq since Saddam Hussein's capture have taken a heavy toll on American opinion of President Bush's decision to go to war. Last December, when Saddam was caught, public support for Bush was 2 to 1 in favor. Now the public is evenly divided on whether the war was the right thing to do or whether it was a mistake."
World,"US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld urges caution on US intelligence reform, saying it could create new barriers."
Business," A drop in consumer prices and a decline in crude oil futures Tuesday allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term, and they sent stocks modestly higher. "
Sci/Tech,"With competition heating up in the online music business, RealNetworks Inc. slashed prices Tuesday for downloading music. "
Sci/Tech," A new species of flightless bird has been discovered on a remote island in the northern Philippines, Filipino and British researchers announced Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,"Symantec on Tuesday introduced versions of its consumer and small business security software with updates that protect against network-scanning worms such as Sasser, and keep phishing attacks at bay. "
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Tim Couch #39;s troubles grasping the West Coast offense gave rookie punter BJ Sander plenty of opportunities to make a good first impression with the Green Bay Packers. "
World,"With a bandanna on his head and a grin on his cheeks, Italy #39;s flamboyant Premier Silvio Berlusconi has been playing vacation host to Britain #39;s Tony Blair in Sardinia, an unlikely holiday coupling that highlights an Italian-British alliance ..."
Business," Illinois residents will soon be able to  buy lower cost prescription drugs from Canada, the United  Kingdom and Ireland, sidestepping U.S. regulators' objections  to imported drugs, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said on Tuesday."
Sports, Eli Manning is going to get a chance to open the season as the New York Giants' starting quarterback.
Sports, World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards  will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a  two year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday.
World," India is projected to outpace China and become the world's most populous country by 2050, growing by 50 percent in the next 46 years to reach more than 1.6 billion people, a US research institute said."
World,Former Kenya captain Maurice Odumbe receives a five-year ban for receiving money to fix a match.
World," Consumer prices fell by 0.1 percent in July as gasoline prices dropped while output at factories and housing construction posted healthy rebounds, offering hope the economy has escaped this summer's ""soft patch.""   The Labor Department said Tuesday that the decline in its closely watched Consumer Price Index was the first decrease since a 0.2 percent drop last November. The CPI had been up 0.3 percent in June and an even sharper 0.6 percent in May, reflecting big jumps in energy costs..."
World," Another jump in oil prices pre empted a rally on Wall Street Tuesday, though stocks managed to post modest gains on the strength of the latest consumer price report, which put many investors' inflation fears to rest for the near term.    Stocks started the session strong after the government's Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices..."
Business, Treasury debt prices rose on Tuesday  after July inflation figures proved subdued and soaring oil  prices pointed to slower U.S. consumer spending down the line.
Sci/Tech," This isn't your typical, humdrum, slate colored computer. Not only is the PC known as the hip e almost all white, but its screen and keyboard are framed in fuzzy pink fur. Or a leopard skin design. Or a graffiti themed pattern."
Business,"ATLANTA, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Home Depot Inc. (HD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 19 percent rise in second-quarter profit, handily topping estimates, as store renovations and efforts to improve service drove higher ..."
Business,"Applied Materials (Quote, Chart) said it filled a major gap in its services portfolio with its acquisition of Metron Technology (Quote, Chart). "
Sci/Tech,"Paris, France, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The Cassini-Huygens spacecraft has detected two tiny, previously-unknown moons orbiting Saturn between Mimas and Enceladus, mission scientists said Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,palmOne today announces that it is to provide a second level of wireless connectivity for Tungsten T3 and Zire 72 handheld users with the introduction of its first Wi-Fi card. Developed specifically for handheld owners who want to complement the ...
Sci/Tech, Motorola Inc. and Hewlett Packard Co. on Monday said they agreed to an expanded deal to help mobile telephone service providers use Linux based computers to run their core network systems. 
Sports,"                                               GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker)   Mike Johnson missed most of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery, but that didn #39;t stop the Phoenix Coyotes from giving him the veteran right wing a three year contract ..."
Sports,Andy Roddick and Roger Federer both found themselves mired in three-set struggles Tuesday night at the Olympics. 
Sports,"No. 1 draft pick Eli Manning will make his first start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their exhibition game Thursday against the Carolina Panthers, coach Tom Coughlin announced Thursday, according to ESPN. "
World," LONDON, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- British police on Tuesday charged eight terrorism suspects with conspiracy to murder. "
Business," U.S. consumer prices dropped in July  for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in  gasoline costs reversed, the government said on Tuesday in a  report suggesting the U.S. Federal Reserve can stick to a plan  of gradual interest rate rises."
Business,"Women employees of Costco Wholesale Corp. filed a sex discrimination class action suit today, alleging that the giant retailer imposes a glass ceiling that prevents women from reaching the top and keeps them in lower paid positions."
Sci/Tech, Top marketers are going digital to track the delivery of commercials into U.S. homes with a system some advocates say will revolutionize advertising the way product codes changed the selling of sliced bread.
Sci/Tech,"The average ""survival time"" is not even long enough to download patches that would protect a computer from Net threats."
Sports, Mariel Zagunis won the first fencing  gold for the United States for 100 years when she beat Xue Tan  of China 15 9 in the inaugural Olympic women's sabre final on  Tuesday.
World," American descendants of African slaves should be exempted from US federal taxes for a generation or two to compensate them for the state sanctioned exploitation of their ancestors, an aspiring US Senate hopeful declared."
World," Britain charged eight terrorism suspects  Tuesday and said one had plans which could be used in terror  attacks on U.S. financial targets in New York, New Jersey and  Washington."
Sci/Tech,"If you go by the headlines alone, it sounds like RealNetworks (Nasdaq: RNWK) is about to embark on a heady money-losing venture as it halves prices for its music download service Harmony, looking to take a bite out of Apple ..."
Sports,ATHENS : World No 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland crashed out of the Olympic tennis tournament when he lost to unseeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. 
Sports,University of Colorado wide receiver Jeremy Bloom has lost his bid to continue playing college football while accepting endorsements to support his professional skiing career. 
Sports,"Q. It #39;s a slow road back, isn #39;t it? You #39;ve had the illness and injury problems earlier in this year. Did you lose confidence or what? ..."
World,"Australia #39;s foreign minister is in North Korea, urging the Stalinist state to renounce nuclear weapons. "
Sci/Tech," In its ongoing war with SCO over Linux and Unix IP, IBM is trying a new tactic: declaring that SCO has no rights over its ""homegrown"" Unix code."
Sci/Tech,"A consortium of nonprofits aim to restore sections of the Inca Road, the 500-year-old route that linked the Inca Empire from present-day Colombia to central Chile."
Sci/Tech,Birdman of Belair Mathew Tekulsky waxes on the serendipitous moments when birds and timing alight together for memorable photographs.
Sci/Tech,"Eighty percent of Australia's snake species are venomous, making the continent a paradise for researchers seeking the next generation of miracle drugs for human diseases."
Sci/Tech,"Faced with the lingering effects of a 19th-century trade in seabird excrement and more modern pressures, jackass penguins are struggling to recover, conservationists say."
Sci/Tech,Pharmaceutical companies have profited from medicines derived from spiders. Now a group called Venom Venture is making sure some of that money goes toward conserving the spiders themselves.
Sci/Tech,"Normally, transportation routes through wilderness are frowned on by conservationists. But a newly restored railroad in Madagascar is persuading locals not to slash and burn the surrounding landscape."
Sci/Tech,"Thornbugs communicate by vibrating the branches they live on. Now scientists are discovering just what the bugs are ""saying."""
Sci/Tech,"Fear of Friday the 13th has roots in a Viking myth, ancient Rome, and even the Last Supper."
World," The United States withheld judgment Tuesday on whether Israel's plans to build 1,000 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank violate the U.S led Middle East peace plan."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, facing a  party mutiny over his plan to quit the Gaza Strip, has approved  1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the West Bank in a move  that drew a cautious response on Tuesday from Washington."
World, Iraq's radical cleric Moqtada  al Sadr refused on Tuesday to meet a delegation of Iraqi  political and religious leaders seeking to end a rebellion in  the holy city of Najaf and other parts of the country.
Business," Lawyers leading a record setting sex discrimination case against Wal Mart Stores said on Tuesday they filed a lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST.O), claiming the company kept women out of top store management posts."
Business," U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday,  even as oil prices hit another record, as investors  were  encouraged by data showing an easing of inflationary pressure  and a sharp rebound in the housing market."
Business, Oil prices rose to another record high  on Tuesday on U.S. economic data showing inflationary pressure  was held in check in July and ahead of weekly inventory data on  Wednesday expected to show a decline in crude stocks.
Sci/Tech,<strong>HP World</strong> SAP hell lingers
Sci/Tech,Combining the assets of NASA and the EPA with NOAA's weather information is at the heart of a new NASA project called IDEA:\ Infusing Satellite Data into Environmental Air Quality Applications. IDEA will improve forecasters' ability to track regional pollution and make air quality forecasts.
Sci/Tech,"There's nothing routine about working in space, as astronaut Mike Fincke found out recently when he did some soldering onboard the International Space Station.    ScienceNASA -- Richard Grugel, a materials scientist at the Marshall Space Flight Center, watched his video monitor in disbelief..."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are planning to take the pulse of the planet -- and more -- in an effort to improve weather forecasts, predict energy needs months in advance, anticipate disease outbreaks and even tell fishermen where the catch will be abundant."
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday said it has begun shipping a 3700 mobile Athlon 64 processor. The chip maker also confirmed it has started shipping processors on its 90-nanometer manufacturing process for revenue. 
Sci/Tech,The updates are designed to protect against network-scanning worms and keep phishing attacks at bay. 
Sci/Tech,"Fedex Kinko #39;s Tuesday rolled out free software that connects Windows users to the firm #39;s print centers for ordering printing, binding, and shipping services. "
Sports, Mariel Zagunis won the first fencing gold for the United States for 100 years when she beat Xue Tan of China 15 9 in the inaugural Olympic women #39;s sabre final on Tuesday. 
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, facing a party mutiny over his plan to quit the Gaza Strip, has approved 1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the West Bank in a move that drew a cautious response on Tuesday from ..."
Business," Applied Materials Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMAT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMAT.O</A>,  the largest maker of chip making tools, on Tuesday said healthy  spending on new semiconductor factories more than doubled  revenue and returned it to a quarterly profit."
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker becomes the last of several well-known chip companies to begin making 90-nanometer processors.
Sci/Tech,"EAGAN, Minn. (AP) -- Several Minnesota police departments are field testing a handheld device that scans a suspect's fingerprint and digitally checks it against Minnesota's criminal history and fingerprint database..."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Field trials of genetically modified wheat are still being conducted in Canada by multinational biotech giant Monsanto despite a pledge earlier this year that the testing would be abandoned, critics said Tuesday."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, facing a  party mutiny over his plan to quit the Gaza Strip, has approved  1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the West Bank in a move  that drew a cautious response Tuesday from Washington."
World, The U.S. women's soccer team needed only a tie Tuesday and that's all it got   settling for a draw against a team it had always beaten...
World," Ignoring a federal ban on prescription drug imports, Illinois' governor announced Tuesday that the state would have an online clearinghouse running within a month to help residents purchase drugs from Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.    The state won't import the drugs itself, but plans to contract with a Canadian company to connect state residents with foreign pharmacies that have been approved by state health inspectors..."
World," British police charged eight terrorist suspects Tuesday of conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause ""fear or injury"" in a case involving an alleged top al Qaida operative at the center of a U.S. terror alert this month..."
Sci/Tech, Chinese net stock Sohu.com (Nasdaq: SOHU   News) dropped by 10 on Friday after the company announced that its multimedia messaging services with China Mobile Communication had been temporarily suspended for a year. The sanctions were imposed after Sohu sent solicitations for phone messaging services without China Mobile's approval. Sohu is now down 25 after its high flying start to this calendar year.
Sci/Tech," Shortly after we came back from our big vacation overseas in May, my Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL   News) PowerBook was hit with a computer virus. I can't tell you which one, but it was enough to cripple my Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT   News) Office for the Mac software. Symantec's (Nasdaq: SYMC   News) Norton Anti Virus found the bug, and then eradicated it by exterminating my entire in box. (Thanks, guys.)"
Sports, Mariel Zagunis won the first fencing  gold for the United States for 100 years when she beat Xue Tan  of China 15 9 in the inaugural Olympic women's sabre final on  Tuesday.
World, Iraq's radical cleric Moqtada  al Sadr refused on Tuesday to meet a delegation of Iraqi  political and religious leaders who want him to call off his  uprising in the holy city of Najaf and other areas.
Business,Yukos suffered a double blow Tuesday when the Moscow Arbitration Court rejected attempts by the oil major to cover part of a \$3.4 billion bill in back taxes and postpone collection of the claim. 
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Lawyers leading a record-setting sex discrimination case against Wal-Mart Stores said on Tuesday they filed a lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , claiming the company kept women out of top ..."
Business,"OTTAWA (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. investors predicted Tuesday the telecom equipment giant will again slash jobs when it reports long-overdue results this week, and shrugged off news of another criminal probe into its high-profile accounting woes. "
Business," US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, even as oil prices hit another record, as investors were encouraged by data showing an easing of inflationary pressure and a sharp rebound in the housing market. "
Business,  Air Canada creditors including a General Electric Co. unit and Deutsche Bank AG cleared a plan that gives them most of the company #39;s equity when the carrier emerges from bankruptcy protection at the end of September. 
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices says it has reached a chip manufacturing milestone that will lead to improvements across its range of processor offerings for PCs and servers. 
Sci/Tech,Macromedia announced a new kit that simplifies the way professional developers add video to their Web sites. 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) is ready to ship Host Integration Server 2004, offering a Windows interface to mainframes and legacy applications. "
Sports," With the quest to surpass Mark Spitz out of the way, Michael Phelps could savor one of the greatest races in swimming history. Phelps claimed his second and third gold medals of the Athens Games on Tuesday, winning the ..."
Sports," Olympic organizers have increased security inside all sports venues today after a Canadian, whose body was emblazoned with the name of an Internet casino, climbed out of the stands and jumped off one of the boards into the pool. "
Sports," The US women #39;s soccer team only needed a tie Tuesday, and that #39;s all it got   settling for a draw against a team it had always beaten. The Americans tied Australia 1 1, ending a perfect record against the Matildas ..."
World,Southern African leaders have agreed to a set of rules aimed at enhancing the transparency of elections and democratic rule in the region. 
Business," The U.S. Army on Tuesday appeared to  reverse a decision to stop paying a portion of Halliburton  Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> bills in Iraq and gave the company more time to  resolve a billing dispute."
Sports, Robert Porcher knows his NFL career is heading toward the end.
Sports, Romania underlined their superiority  over the rest of the field by storming to the women's  gymnastics team gold at the Olympic Games Tuesday.
Sports," In a baseball battle of gold medal  contenders, Japan banged three home runs to defeat Cuba 6 3  Tuesday, as starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched into the ninth."
Business," U.S. stocks ended higher for a third  successive day on Tuesday, even as oil prices rose to another  record, after investors were encouraged by data showing an  easing of inflationary pressure and a sharp rebound in the  housing market."
Business,"Tate, who will also become executive vice president of the Corte Madera-based home furnishings chain, was most recently the operating chief at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. "
Sci/Tech, This is how serious the competition for digital music customers has become: RealNetworks will widen its losses in the hope of upgrading users to its premium subscription service. 
Sci/Tech,"CA (Quote, Chart) has taken a renewed interest this week in network security with two additions to its eTrust portfolio. The company acquired spyware killer PestPatrol and launched a consulting practice to assist partners with Vulnerability Manager ..."
Sci/Tech,"A consortium of companies collaborating under the moniker  quot;WWiSE quot; today announced their intended submission of a complete joint proposal to the IEEE 802.11 Task Group N (TGn), which is chartered with developing a next-generation ..."
Sci/Tech,Linux Networx has announced that two Department of Defense centers will be using Linux cluster supercomputers from the company to conduct battlefield simulations. The clusters are part of an initiative to modernize the DOD #39;s ...
Sports,"Waiting for the bus to the Markopoulos shooting range this afternoon, a question from a Chinese journalist rattled me.  quot;From India? How many medals have you won? quot; ..."
Sports,"For the purist, watching basketball played at the Olympic level is a nice break from what #39;s become of the game in this country. "
Sports, World number one Roger Federer was bundled out of the Olympic tennis tournament on Tuesday by unheralded Czech Tomas Berdych. 
Sports,  The San Francisco Giants will look for their sixth straight win Tuesday when they continue a four game series against the Montreal Expos at SBC Park. 
World,"WASHINGTON: Abu Musa al-Hindi, one of the principle terror suspects charged with plotting to attack US financial institutions, has been identified as India-born Dhiren Barot. British police on Tuesday charged Barot, 32, of gathering surveillance plans of ..."
Sci/Tech,London-based media giant British Sky Broadcasting Group has filed a legal claim against Electronic Data Services over a problematic CRM system designed to support the media company's customer support call centers.
Sci/Tech,"The newest edition of Host Integration Server, which replaces the 2000 version, is designed to make it easier for users to link Windows systems with IBM mainframes and midrange iSeries servers."
Sci/Tech,"Ann Livermore, executive vice president of HP's Technology Solutions Group, discussed the company's recent earnings report and talked about its hardware plans."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its technology update program, the Defense Department has turned to two 256-processor Linux Networx Evolocity cluster supercomputers to improve complex computerized battlefield simulations."
Sci/Tech,"Although the PC market won't grow as fast this year as originally envisioned by Gartner analysts, the industry is still expected to sell 12.6 more units this year than in 2003."
Sci/Tech,"In documents filed Friday with the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, IBM sought the dismissal of a major component of the lawsuit filed against it last year by The SCO Group."
Sci/Tech,Analysts from Prudential Equity Group and UBS are warning that delayed shipments of G5 chips from IBM could affect Apple Computer's bottom line
Sci/Tech,"Comparing photo slideshow computer applications, Thomas E. Weber writes for the Wall Street Journal,  #147;Those using an Apple computer won #146;t need to agonize over which slideshow program to choose. Apple #146;s excellent iLife package (\$49; included with new Macs) is all they #146;ll need. Users can construct slideshows in the package #146;s easy-to-use iDVD program or move slideshows from iPhoto into iDVD for burning onto a disc. For more effects, the iMovie video-editing software can add panning and zooming motion. #148; Aug 17"
Sports, It didn't take long for the new coaches of three soccer powers to make their marks.
Sports, The United States rebounded from a shock  opening game loss to narrowly beat Greece 77 71 at the men's  Olympic basketball tournament on Tuesday.
Business,"  After months of unprecedented hype, Google took a final step toward its long awaited public stock sale, asking regulators to finalize paperwork that could start trading as early as Wednesday. "
Business,SAN FRANCISCO An assistant store manager at Costco filed a federal civil rights suit today in San Francisco. Shirley  quot;Rae quot; Ellis alleges she was passed over for a promotion because the retail chain #39;s policies discriminate against women. 
Business,"  Up to 400,000 Canadians might be driving Ford vehicles with faulty door latches that could lead to serious injury or death, according to a  $527 million class action lawsuit commenced Tuesday against Ford Motor Co., Magna ..."
Business,"Creditors approve plan, get 10 cents on the dollar and allow airline to emerge from bankruptcy. MONTREAL (Reuters) - Air Canada creditors approved a recapitalization plan Tuesday that will allow the world #39;s 11th largest airline to emerge from bankruptcy ..."
Sci/Tech,"For three weeks, it will sell songs for 49 cents and albums for \$4.99--a move that could spark a price war. "
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 17  American shot-putter John Godina walked into the ancient Olympic stadium at Olympia when he arrived there earlier this week and the history he had studied in college came to life before his eyes. "
World,"LONDON  British police said today they believed no one had died in flash flooding that struck seaside communities in southwest England, but rescue operations were continuing. "
Business," Home Depot Inc. on Tuesday reported a  19 percent rise in second quarter profit, handily topping  estimates, as store renovations and efforts to improve service  drove higher average sales in every category."
Business, The dollar eked out marginal gains  against the euro on Tuesday as the market digested a  slew of  U.S. economic data that failed to substantially alter the  outlook for gradual increases in U.S. interest rates.
Sci/Tech," Six days a week, teens crowd the Blue Screen Gaming cybercafe to hunt each other down with assault rifles inside virtual computer worlds. In these video game halls, nobody gets hurt. But real life violence has flared around some of these businesses, prompting municipal crackdowns."
Sci/Tech,<strong>HP World</strong> Belly bands and three-legged stools
Sci/Tech,"Since rain and freshwater flooding are the number one causes of death from hurricanes in the United States over the last 30 years, better understanding of these storms is vital for insuring public safety."
World,One Najaf family's shifting view of the fierce fighting that surrounds them.
World,"The Honduran government's crackdown on street gangs has been swift, severe, and apparently successful."
World,Success at the Games could boost the popularity of a sport unfamiliar to Greeks.
World,Saudi visitors to Malaysia were up 53 percent in 2004.
World,"Part hat, part mask, part visor, it's a new piece of bicycle headgear."
World,"Nepalese forces are on alert ahead a deadline set by rebels, who have threatened to blockade the capital."
Business," Department store operator J.C. Penney  Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JCP.N</A> on Tuesday posted a quarterly operating  profit, reversing a year earlier loss, on inventory controls  and strong sales of jeans, home furnishings and career clothes."
Business," Treasury debt prices rallied on  Tuesday, dragging yields to four month lows as July inflation  figures proved subdued and soaring oil prices pointed to slower  U.S. consumer spending down the line."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. has delayed automated distribution of a major security upgrade to its Windows XP Professional operating system, citing a desire to give companies more time to test it."
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Sports, Defensive end N.D. Kalu will miss the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during in Tuesday's practice.
Sports, Allen Iverson scored 17 points despite a fractured right thumb and the reeling United States team was pushed to the brink before beating Greece 77 71 in an Olympic preliminary round basketball game.
Sports," David Toms was going through his PGA Tour schedule for the remainder of the year when he mentioned the 84 Lumber Classic, which is squeezed between the Ryder Cup and a World Golf Championship in Ireland."
World," An explosion in a house in Gaza City early Wednesday killed at least two people, Palestinian witnesses said. It was not immediately known what caused the blast."
World," An explosion tore through the home of a  senior Hamas militant in Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least  four people and wounding him and about a dozen other  Palestinians, medics said."
World," Sudan plans to double the number  of police in Darfur to 20,000, the country's foreign minister  said on Tuesday in the face of fresh reports that marauding  Arab militiamen were still preying on stricken refugees."
World," Japan, Germany and many other large industrialized countries face long term population slowdowns or declines as more young adults have fewer children or delay child rearing, demographers say.    While the world's population is expected to increase by almost 50 percent by 2050, Japan could lose 20 percent of its population over the next half century, according to data released Tuesday by the private Population Reference Bureau..."
World," Now this was a duel in the pool. With Michael Phelps leading off Tuesday night, the United States bested its rival from Down Under in the most thrilling race of the Athens Games..."
Sci/Tech,"On Tuesday, Microsoft unveiled the 2004 version of its Host Integration Server (HIS) product, which is designed to integrate IBM mainframes and servers with Windows systems. "
World,A former federal official has backed Mike Scrafton #39;s story that he told John Howard three days before the 2001 election that the children overboard story was wrong. 
Sports," Japan's own baseball ""Dream Team""  hammered arch rivals Cuba 6 3 and set themselves up as  favorites for gold in the Athens Olympics Tuesday."
Business," Shares of Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest maker of chip making tools, rose after the bell on Tuesday after the company said healthy spending on new semiconductor factories more than ..."
Business,"Alcoa Inc. will close an automotive components factory in Ohio and lay off its staff in a bid to cut excess capacity, the Pittsburgh-based company said Tuesday. "
Business,"Fellow Fool Alyce Lomax and I need to debate Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR). Between Alyce covering the company warnings and me advising not to jump off the pier, there has been little good news to report. Is Pier 1 ready to get ..."
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft has delayed distribution of a security update for users of its Windows XP Professional operating system to give some companies more time to test it, the software company said Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the 2004 version of its Host Integration Server (HIS) product, which is designed to integrate IBM mainframes and servers with Windows systems. "
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 17, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Motorola Inc. announced today it has completed the second phase of a four-phase rollout of information life-cycle management (ILM) software that cut its production database size by as much as 50 in some business ..."
Sports,"The recently crowned European Champions are out of the running for a medal in men #39;s soccer. In the group rounds, Greece lost to Mexico 2:3 and watched as its favorite sons had to give up a chance for a gold to teams like Mali, South Korea, Iraq and ..."
Sports,Defensive end ND Kalu will miss the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during in Tuesday #39;s practice. 
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not declare effective Google Inc.'s registration statement for its multibillion dollar initial public offering by the close of the agency's business day on Tuesday, an SEC official said."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc.'s long-awaited initial stock sale, which appeared imminent Tuesday, has been delayed while the company awaits final approval of its paperwork by the Securities and Exchange Commission. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Associated Press</B></FONT>"
World, Britain were neck and neck with Olympic minnows Slovakia and Zimbabwe and desperately hoping for an elusive gold medal later in the week.
Business,"PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (Reuters) - Rita Weston survived Hurricane Charley huddled under a mattress with her husband and mother in a mobile home she bought 35 years ago. But before the storm passed, the home was reduced to scrap wood and metal. "
Business,"Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. said Tuesday it is closing its Northwood, Ohio, automotive components factory by year-end to trim excess capacity, which will impact about 140 employees. "
Business,The real estate and travel company says it will continue to look for a buyer of its mortgage business. 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has delayed automated distribution of a major security upgrade to its Windows XP operating system, citing a desire to give companies more time to test it. "
Sci/Tech,"A NEW bird species, which is believed to be found nowhere else in the world, has been discovered on the remote island of Calayan, 70 km north of Luzon. "
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Tuesday unveiled the eServer i5 550, a new addition to its Power 5-based lineup that it #39;s aiming at mid-sized business. "
Sci/Tech,"Also included with 7.2 is an improved pop-up blocker which now stops more pop-ups than any previous version of Netscape, something only just apparent in some more widely used browsers, Netscape will even block mouse over pop-ups. "
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 17, 2004 (MACCENTRAL) - Analysts from Prudential Equity Group and UBS have warned over the past two days that longer than expected G5 delays from IBM Corp. is the near-term  quot;key risk quot; for Apple Computer Inc. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 16 (Xinhuanet) -- World championships third-placers Japan took a sweet revenge on Monday to claim the men #39;s gymnasticsteam title at the Athens Olympics with a total score of 173.821 points. "
Sports," The United States won its first fencing medals in 20 years Tuesday, a bronze by an Atlanta area competitor and a gold by Mariel Zagunis in the saber competition. "
World, Radical cleric Moqtada al Sadr on Tuesday refused to meet an Iraqi peace delegation because of  quot;American aggression quot; as US troops pounded militia positions in Najaf near the country #39;s holiest Islamic sites. 
World,"JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli government on Tuesday issued bids for 1,000 new homes in Jewish West Bank settlements, in a violation of an internationally backed peace plan, but insisted the construction has the tacit approval of one of the backers, the US ..."
World,"GAZA (Reuters) - An explosion tore through the home of a senior Hamas militant in Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least four people and wounding him and about a dozen other Palestinians, medics said. "
Business,The Pentagon is to withhold a proportion of payments to US firm Halliburton which supplies meals to US troops in Iraq.
Sci/Tech," I.T. managers will appreciate the versatility of the HP (NYSE: HPQ) d530 Business Desktop, equipped with a 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 with hyperthreading technology. The small form factor desktop targets business consumers seeking a reasonably priced, high end PC. HP has produced a business machine that will fulfill any office task without draining your entire PC budget."
Sci/Tech," Small and mid sized businesses (SMBs) still view cost cutting as their primary reason for making enterprise software purchases. But customer acquisition and retention ranks second, and for that reason they will spend more on CRM functionality than any other enterprise software area this year, according to data gathered by Aberdeen Research."
Sci/Tech," If the government required deeper cuts in air pollution from power plants, at least 3,000 lives would be saved and 140,000 children would avoid asthma and other respiratory ailments, an environmental group said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Citing what they called a public health emergency, New York officials on Tuesday ordered power plants to reduce emissions blamed for acid rain."
Sci/Tech,Presenters at the Crypto 2004 conference identify faster ways to forge digital signatures with common security algorithms.
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. customers will continue to have difficulties ordering custom configurations of HP's ProLiant servers though the end of August, company executives told attendees at the HP World conference in Chicago Tuesday. The problems are due to continuing problems with an SAP AG order processing and supply chain deployment rolled out last month, they said."
World," Venezuelan election officials agreed Tuesday to conduct a partial audit of the results of a recall referendum won by President Hugo Chavez, amid opposition charges of election fraud, officials told The Associated Press."
World," An explosion tore through the home of a  senior Hamas leader in Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least four  people and wounding him and about a dozen other Palestinians,  medics said."
World," Seven Texas children were discovered abandoned at a Nigerian orphanage, suffering from disease and malnutrition, and have been brought back to the United States.    Child Protective Services, which received emergency custody of the children Monday, is investigating accusations that the children's adoptive mother abandoned them in Nigeria in October and later went to work in Iraq as a private contractor..."
World," Lamar Odom made a key defensive play on Greece's Dimitris Pipanikoulaou, preventing him from getting a clean layup attempt that could have cut the United States' lead to two points, and the Americans won 77 71 Tuesday night in the second round of the Olympic men's basketball tournament.    In a much closer game than expected, the Americans bounced back from their embarrassing loss to Puerto Rico in their opener and avoided dropping to 0 2, which would have matched their loss total from the previous 68 years..."
World," Now this was a duel in the pool. With Michael Phelps leading off Tuesday night, the United States bested its top rival in the most thrilling race of the Athens Games..."
Business, Janus Capital Group Inc. on Tuesday identified ING US Financial Services as the client planning to withdraw  #36;5 billion from the Denver based mutual funds giant.
Business," NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators  on Tuesday did not give Google Inc. the green light it needs to  price its initial public offering, extending the wait for its  highly anticipated market debut."
Sports,The Americans survive a poor shooting night to beat Greece 77-71 at the men's Olympic basketball tournament on Tuesday.
Business," The US Securities and Exchange Commission has not declared effective Google #39;s registration statement for its multibillion dollar initial public offering by the close of the agency #39;s business day on Tuesday, an SEC official says. "
Business,"  Crude futures headed higher Tuesday to close at a new historic level near  $47 a barrel, following news that a Russian court has rejected a plea from oil giant Yukos to suspend government efforts to collect a  $3.4 billion tax ..."
Business,Borders Group Inc. #39;s second-quarter profits rose 89 percent on stronger-than-anticipated book sales and topped Wall Street #39;s estimates. The company also increased its full-year earnings outlook. 
Business,"Antitrust regulators have asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block Arch Coal Inc. #39;s \$364 million acquisition of Triton Coal Co. Ltd., pending court appeal. "
Sci/Tech,"SCIENTISTS have discovered a new species of flightless bird on a remote island in the Philippines, the conservation group BirdLife International said yesterday. "
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. on Tuesday opened the curtain on its update to the Netscape Web browser. Netscape 7.2 became available for download from the Netscape site. As previously reported, AOL had planned to unveil its first browser update in a year by the ..."
Sci/Tech,BANGALORE - The success of India #39;s high-tech and outsourcing industry was built on Bangalore but the southern city where the boom began has now become a victim of its own success. 
Sports,"For all their troubles, the Olympic Games remain the greatest unifying force in the world. Every four years, they draw a diverse international audience, bridging cultural gaps, transcending ethnic divisions, and uniting us all in a single, harmonious ..."
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 17  As the American fencer Mariel Zagunis yelled in triumph, her teammates rushed her and hurled her into the air. What made their celebratory gesture especially notable was that Zagunis was still holding, and waving, her ..."
Sports,"MAMARONECK, NY (AP)  Oscar Alvarez of Colombia shot a 3-under-par 67 for the first-round lead at the US Amateur on Monday. Alvarez, a junior at BYU, had five birdies and two bogeys on the 6,775-yard East course at Winged Foot Golf Club, and was the ..."
World," China said yesterday that its close ally North Korea will not be pulling out of six party talks, despite Pyongyang hinting that Washington #39;s hardline policy made the negotiations unworkable. "
World,NEW YORK  UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Tuesday raised doubts about Myanmar #39;s resolve to implement a road map for democracy and urged the nation #39;s military leaders to immediately release pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 
Business," Borders Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BGP.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. bookseller, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose,  beating estimates by the company and Wall Street, largely  because of stronger than expected book sales."
Business," The U.S. Army reversed a decision  late Tuesday to withhold payment on 15 percent of future  invoices of Halliburton Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> logistics deal in Iraq  and gave the company more time to resolve a billing dispute."
Sci/Tech, The new issue of Playboy magazine isn't drawing attention in some circles for its trademark centerfold but for an interview with the founders of Web search engine Google Inc. that raised regulatory eyebrows.
Sports, Red Sox reliever Scott Williamson sought a third opinion on his ailing right elbow Tuesday before deciding whether to have major reconstructive surgery.
World," Accompanied by a warning that its missiles have the range, Iran on Tuesday said it would destroy Israel's Dimona nuclear reactor if the Jewish state were to attack Iran's nuclear facilities."
World, Thousands of grieving people and top politicians attended a grim funeral service held to bury some 160 Congolese Tutsis slaughtered in a refugee camp in Burundi.
Business," Borders Group Inc. (BGP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US bookseller, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose, beating estimates by the company and Wall Street, largely because of stronger than expected book sales. "
Business,"Applied Materials Inc., the world #39;s largest supplier of machines that make computer chips, Tuesday said surging sales in its latest quarter surpassed its own and Wall Street estimates. "
Business," NGC Holdings (NGC.NZ), a New Zealand based gas distribution and metering concern, is seeking liquified petroleum gas and electricity network businesses in its quest for growth, the Dominion Post reported on its Web site Wednesday. "
Sci/Tech,"Cambridge, England, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- British and Filipino researchers have found a new bird species on a remote island in the northern Philippines, which is a relative to the familiar Moorhen. "
Sci/Tech,"Girafa.com, which develops and providers data visualization solutions and services, announced yesterday that CompuServe, Netscape, AIM and ICQ - properties of America Online (AOL) - have signed an agreement with Girafa to use its thumbnail ..."
Sci/Tech,"A preliminary accounting of efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that the agency has about 19 major health information technology initiatives, totaling about \$228 million. "
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne has at long last released an SD Wi-Fi card, enabling PDA users to connect to both office WLANs and public hotspots. However, difficulties with implementing wireless Ethernet on PalmOS mean that the US\$129 card will only work on the Tungsten T3 and ..."
Sports,"ATHENS  The United Arab Emirates and India scored Olympic firsts on day four of the Athens Games on Tuesday and there was good news also for host Greece, which landed its second gold of the competition. "
Sports,ATHENS : Allen Iverson scored 17 points despite a fractured right thumb and the reeling United States team was pushed to the brink before beating Greece 77-71 in an Olympic preliminary round basketball game. 
Sports,ATHENS: Australia #39;s Matildas salvaged a 1-1 draw against the United States at the Athens Olympics on Tuesday to join the Americans in the last eight of the women #39;s soccer tournament. 
Sports, World number one Roger Federer #39;s top target for the year    an Olympic tennis gold medal    was taken away from him in a  quot;terrible day quot; on Tuesday. 
World,"KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is likely to visit Pakistan from August 23 (Monday), sources said on Tuesday. "
World,"ONG KONG, Aug. 17  An already heated election campaign for the legislature here took an unexpected turn today with an announcement by the Democratic Party that one of its candidates had been arrested in mainland China on charges of ..."
Business," Borders Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BGP.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. bookseller, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose,  beating estimates by the company and Wall Street, as a looming  presidential election whetted appetites for political books and  led to higher than expected sales."
Sports," Australia's ""Matildas"" salvaged a 1 1  draw against the United States at the Athens Olympics on  Tuesday to join the Americans in the last eight of the women's  soccer tournament."
Sports,Giants Coach Tom Coughlin announced that rookie quarterback Eli Manning will start ahead of two-time M.V.P. Kurt Warner in Thursday's preseason game against Carolina.
Sports,The N.C.A.A. has denied Jeremy Bloom's request to play football at Colorado while accepting endorsements to support his skiing career.
Business,The International Monetary Fund has praised the Jamaican government for stabilizing the country's economy.
Sports," Hot tempered and outspoken, Kellen Winslow Jr. isn't toning it down just because he's a rookie."
Sports," Sick, injured and reeling from a humiliating loss, the United States basketball team struggled past Greece 77 71 in an Olympic preliminary round game that signaled more difficulties to come."
World, A senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli  assassination attempt on Wednesday but at least five other  Palestinians were killed in the night time explosion that tore  through his Gaza home.
Sci/Tech,"Description: Actor Carl Reiner found his life #39;s calling in the third grade, making his classmates laugh by walking on his hands. The actor, comedian and director joins NPR #39;s Neal Conan and takes calls. "
Business,  Google Inc. #39;s plan to sell shares today in an initial public offering was delayed because the US Securities and Exchange Commission didn #39;t act on the company #39;s request to approve its stock registration. 
Business,"Halliburton said Tuesday that the US Army had decided not to grant it additional time to substantiate its costs for feeding and housing American troops in Iraq and Kuwait, a decision that could cost the company 15 percent of its payment. "
Business,The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have launched a criminal investigation into the financial accounting practices of network gear maker Nortel Networks just days before the company is set to release some of its restated financial results. 
Sports,"ATHENS Imagine, just for the length of a breezy, sun-kissed summer evening in Athens, that you had not heard a word about Michael Phelps before these Olympics began. That you knew nothing about his childhood in Baltimore; the failed Olympic dreams of his ..."
Sports,"ATHENS Top-seeded Roger Federer was eliminated in the second round of the Olympic tennis tournament Tuesday, losing to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5. "
World,"Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark a war. "
World,"  The leader of Australia #39;s main opposition Labor Party, Mark Latham, has been hospitalized with pancreatitis, according to a statement released by his party. "
Business,Google's estimated \$3bn flotation has been delayed by at least a day as the firm awaits regulatory approval.
Business,"A myriad of financial institutions including banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, investment firms and credit-card companies are sending work to overseas locations."
Sci/Tech," Vets at a Berlin zoo have been forced to separate a baby rhino from his mother for fear she may accidentally trample him to death, zoo officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc. earlier this month bundled the open-source, J2EE-compliant JBoss Application Server with its SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, giving application developers a built-in deployment option."
Sports," Twenty months after her teammates helped save her life when her heart stopped, Kayla Burt said Tuesday she plans to again play basketball for Washington in the 2004 05 season."
Business," Borders Group Inc. (BGP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US bookseller, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose, beating estimates by the company and Wall Street, as a looming presidential election ..."
Business,"Louisiana-Pacific Corp. named executive vice president Richard W. Frost the lumber company #39;s next chief executive, company officials announced Tuesday. "
Business,"NEW YORK : Wall Street shares closed higher on Tuesday, but record oil prices capped the day #39;s gains amid concerns over a multi-billion-dollar tax bill facing Russian oil giant Yukos. "
Business,"Investor confidence in Germany, Europe #39;s biggest economy, dropped in August to the lowest level in more than a year, according to data released on Tuesday, amid concern that record oil prices would crimp global growth and impede a recovery in consumer ..."
Business,International Business Machines said Tuesday it would buy two Danish competitors to add consulting services for shipping and logistics companies. 
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT has delayed automated distribution of a major security upgrade to its Windows XP Professional operating system, citing a desire to give companies more time to test it. "
Sports,"Kostas Kederis and Ekaterini Thanou, the Greek sprinters who, it is alleged, deliberately evaded four drugs tests, left hospital yesterday with Kederis having been treated for scratches and Thanou with no visible injuries. "
Sports,"White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, set to start a two-game suspension Tuesday night, went to a hospital before the game against Detroit because of pain in his back and side. "
Sports,"What an inspirational story: former world title contender becomes used car salesman in Texas, becomes rattlesnake killer, becomes pest exterminator in Baghdad, becomes boxing coach of Iraq and self-proclaimed  quot;saviour quot; of that troubled nation. It is ..."
World,"BOSCASTLE, England Rescue workers searched this coastal village in north Cornwall on Tuesday for missing persons after a flash flood sent a wall of water tearing through the picturesque tourist spot the day before. "
Sci/Tech, California's Assembly on Tuesday voted to require the state's employers to inform their workers in writing if e mail and other Internet activity is monitored at work.
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----     Arizona Leads Nation in West Nile Cases      Thousands of abandoned swimming pools, along with irrigation canals and other prime breeding sites for mosquitoes in Phoenix, have made Arizona the state hardest hit by West Nile virus this year.      Arizona has accounted for at least 290 of more than 500 reported cases of West Nile virus in the United States so far in 2004..."
Sci/Tech,"By DON BABWIN    CHICAGO (AP) -- Ignoring a federal ban on prescription drug imports, Illinois' governor announced Tuesday that the state would have an online clearinghouse running within a month to help residents purchase drugs from Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.    The state won't import the drugs itself, but plans to contract with a Canadian company to connect state residents with foreign pharmacies that have been approved by state health inspectors..."
Sci/Tech,By Alan Sayre    NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The operator of a gambling news site on the Internet has asked a federal judge to declare that advertisements in U.S. media for foreign online casinos and sports betting outlets are protected by free-speech rights...
World, President Bush said Tuesday the U.S. government will continue to assist Colombia in interdicting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking.
World, Discounted hotels and Broadway show tickets for convention protesters?
World," As of Tuesday, Aug. 17, 943 U.S. service members have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 703 died as a result of hostile action and 240 died of non hostile causes."
World," Former hockey powerhouses Pakistan and India notched up their first wins of the Athens Olympics on Tuesday, charming crowds with their trademark running games."
Business," In an otherwise listless credit market, Halliburton has created some drama with its ongoing saga with the Army over its accounting for  $1.8 billion of work in Iraq and Kuwait. "
Business," Shares of data storage equipment maker Network Appliance Inc. (NTAP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose after the bell on Tuesday after the company posted a quarterly profit that rose 73 percent on strong sales in Asia and ..."
Business," Mills Corp. (MLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , adeveloper of theme shopping and entertainment malls, on Tuesday said it would pay a General Motors unit about  $1.033 billion to buy a 50 percent managing stake ..."
Business,"In the face of sharp disagreements between Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on August 8 the Argentine government decided to temporarily suspend negotiations with ..."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  Take Mark Spitz off his back, and this Phelps kid is pretty fast.  quot;It is, quot; Michael Phelps conceded,  quot;a little bit easier to get up on the (starting) block. quot; ..."
Sports," US teenager Michael Phelps powered his way to two more golds in the Olympic swimming pool on Tuesday, setting a new Games record in the 200 meters butterfly and leading a 4 x 200 freestyle cliffhanger. "
Sports,"The family name alone, Al Maktoum, offered more than a scintilla of suspicion that we could expect something special. Never mind that victory normally materialises in the form of blue-blooded bloodstock rather from the barrel of ..."
Sports,"Twenty months after her teammates helped save her life when her heart stopped, Kayla Burt said Tuesday she plans to again play basketball for Washington in the 2004-05 season. "
World,"KHARTOUM, Aug 18, 2004 (Financial Times) -- The number of military observers deployed in the Darfur region of Sudan is not sufficient to monitor whether the Sudanese government fulfils its pledges to the United Nations, a senior UN ..."
World,"Germany #39;s Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and his wife Doris have adopted a three-year-old Russian girl who has been living with them for over a fortnight, Germany #39;s mass circulation Bild newspaper revealed yesterday. "
World,"PRIME Minister John Howard was a trustworthy individual and most Australians knew it, Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson said. "
Business,"Consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in gasoline costs reversed, the government said."
Sci/Tech,People who love to hike find taking along a four-legged companion can have physical benefits for both ends of the leash. Studies show people are more successful at losing weight when they do it with a friend. What better friend than a dog to provide company and keep a person on track.
Sci/Tech," After being written off by industry observers last year, America Online Inc.'s browser unit showed signs of life Tuesday as it released an update to its Netscape Web browser."
Sports, Jon Gruden can understand why Tampa Bay fans are talking about Chris Simms.
World," Two days after a grueling papal pilgrimage which left some wondering if Pope John Paul II could still travel, the Vatican on Tuesday announced details of the ailing pontiff's next trip."
Sci/Tech,"This isn't your typical, humdrum, slate-colored computer. Not only is the PC known as the hip-e almost all white, but its screen and keyboard are framed in fuzzy pink fur. Or a leopard skin design. Or a graffiti-themed pattern."
Sci/Tech,"By ALEX VEIGA     LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Six days a week, teens crowd the Blue Screen Gaming cybercafe to hunt each other down with assault rifles inside virtual computer worlds. In these video game halls, nobody gets hurt..."
Business,  Google Inc. #39;s plan to sell shares today in a  $3.47 billion initial public offering was delayed because the US Securities and Exchange Commission didn #39;t act on the company #39;s request to approve its stock registration. 
Business, An assistant manager at a Costco store filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the retailer of not promoting her because she #39;s a woman. 
Sci/Tech," After being written off by industry observers last year, America Online Inc. #39;s browser unit showed signs of life Tuesday as it released an update to its Netscape Web browser. "
Sci/Tech,A new MessageLabs report says more than 86 of the E-mail it sampled in June was spam--and nearly one in 10 contained a virus. 
Sci/Tech,"The WWiSE proposal builds on the existing and globally adopted 20MHz channel format of the tens of millions of Wi-Fi devices already in use. Its proposal is a second, competing standard that seeks to speed up wireless networks with ..."
World,"WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- US Secretary of State Colin Powell has called Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the conflict in Georgia #39;s breakaway region of South Ossetia, State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said on Tuesday. "
World,"KHARTOUM, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- The Sudanese government said on Tuesday that it has deployed another 2,000 policemen in Darfur to secure the situation in the area under an agreement with the United Nations. "
Sci/Tech," A week after shaking up its enterprise hardware business following a poor showing last quarter, Hewlett Packard put its best face forward before more than 7,000 customers and partners at the HP World conference in Chicago."
Sci/Tech,"Japan's For-Side.com pays \$36.5 million for provider of maps, news and other material for mobile devices."
World," British police charged eight terrorist suspects Tuesday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause ""fear or injury"" in a case involving an alleged top al Qaida operative at the center of a U.S. terror alert this month..."
Business,"Google's long-awaited initial stock sale, which appeared imminent today, has been delayed while the company awaits final approval of its paperwork by the S.E.C."
Sci/Tech," Scientists are planning to take the pulse of the planet  #151; and more  #151; in an effort to improve weather forecasts, predict energy needs months in advance, anticipate disease outbreaks and even tell fishermen where the catch will be abundant."
Sci/Tech," Robert D. Wall is too careful a scientist to say he's on the verge of a sensational discovery. But the soybean field where the Towson University anthropologist has been digging for more than a decade is yielding hints that someone camped there, on the banks of the Potomac River, as early as 14,000 B.C."
Sci/Tech, An American led expedition discovered five new districts in what its leader described as an ancient jungle metropolis on the slopes of the Peruvian Andes.
Business,"NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US regulators on Tuesday did not give Google Inc. the green light it needs to price its initial public offering, extending the wait for the Web search giant #39;s eagerly anticipated market ..."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to curb fund companies from steering stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to sell their funds. 
Sports,"Despite his disappointing performance in Portugal during the World Cup, England captain and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has at least one loyal supporter in the shape of Vodafone. "
World,"  Israeli soldiers were behind an explosion at a house used by Hamas gunmen in Gaza City that killed five Palestinians, the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz said, citing an unidentified Israel Defense Forces official. "
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Gateway says, hold on to your hard drive...Kinko's debuts Web-based print options...Majoras takes charge of FTC."
Sci/Tech,"The new DiamondMax 10 drives are designed to help people run multiple applications, such as games and music, without overwhelming their PC system."
Sci/Tech,"Consumer electronics prices still drop, mostly, but not so much."
Sci/Tech,"Domain hosting and parking services drop in price, rise in capacity to lure small businesses."
Sci/Tech,Mozilla-based Netscape 7.2 improves printing and integrates instant messaging.
Business,  Crude oil futures in New York traded near a record  $46.95 a barrel as strengthening US economic figures boosted concern that production capacity may not be adequate to meet global demand. 
World, Tokyo stocks were mixed early Wednesday as concerns about high oil prices vied for buying prompted by Wall Street's strength. The dollar was trading lower against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech, Mozilla based Netscape 7.2 improves printing and integrates instant messaging.
Sci/Tech, CA buys antispyware vendor PestPatrol while McAfee snaps up Foundstone.
Sports," Ryan Moore took medalist honors in stroke qualifying play at the U.S. Amateur on Tuesday, shooting and even par 70 for a two round total of 139."
Sci/Tech,A price war in the online music market began yesterday when RealNetworks began an aggressive campaign to challenge industry leader Apple. 
Sci/Tech,"A new species of flightless bird has been discovered on Calayan, a remote island in the Philippines, by an Anglo Filipino expedition. "
Sci/Tech,"Intel originally announced it had developed chip technology for high-definition big-screen televisions at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in January. It originally expected that it would ship the TV chip by the end of the year, but ..."
Sci/Tech," Video game executives believe consolidation will be crucial to their future, but they also want further cuts to hardware prices to boost short term growth, according to a report set for release this week. "
Sports,The Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris left hospital yesterday protesting his innocence ahead of today #39;s International Olympic Committee disciplinary hearing that looks certain to land him with a ban. 
Sports,"Sick, injured and reeling from a humiliating loss, the United States basketball team struggled past Greece 77-71 in an Olympic preliminary-round game that signalled more difficulties to come. "
World,An eight-member team of Iraqi political and religious leaders flew to Najaf to talk with Sadr on Tuesday.(Xinhua/AFP) ...
World,"LONDON: Britain has charged eight terrorism suspects and said one had plans which could be used in terror attacks on US financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington. "
World,"BEIJING, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it hoped all six parties taking part in talks on the North Korea nuclear crisis would keep calm, remain flexible and continue negotiations despite inevitable difficulties. "
World,A British soldier was believed to have been killed and another seriously injured last night after clashes with Shia fighters in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. 
World,Dominican New Yorkers had a message yesterday for the newly elected president of their homeland: Let there be light. 
Business,"BEIJING, Aug.18 (Xinhuanet) -- The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may revise its rules on initial stock offerings to modernize 1930s-era guidelines, agency commissioners and staff said. "
Business,"Insurer and fund manager AMP Ltd. , on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected first-half profit on higher investment returns and improved margins, and targeted a stronger performance for the remainder of the year. "
Business,"Domain hosting and parking services drop in price, rise in capacity to lure small businesses. Trying to attract more small business customers, Yahoo has introduced a new domain name registration service and significantly increased the storage space and ..."
Business,"Against a background of lackluster retail sales in June and July, analysts and merchants still predict a decent, possibly strong, fall selling season for clothes, accessories and home furnishings."
Business,"Some of the nations more than 8,000 mutual funds are shutting their doors, as their manag- ers confront a lackluster stock market, great- er regulatory scrutiny and higher costs."
Sci/Tech," A few decades ago, the earliest warning Floridians would have had of a hurricane would have been black clouds on the horizon. Now people are complaining after Hurricane Charley hit shore at a point just 60 miles off from the track projected by meteorologists."
Sports, Chicago Bears left guard Rex Tucker will miss eight to 10 weeks of the regular season because of a dislocated left elbow.
Sci/Tech, Researchers at the Alaska Sealife Center are poking into the private lives of Steller's eiders  #151; a rare sea duck that is disappearing from its nesting grounds in Alaska.
Business,Google Inc. #39;s initial public offering has been delayed while the company awaits final approval of its paperwork by the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
Business,"  AMP Ltd., Australia #39;s largest life insurer, posted its first half of profit in four after Chief Executive Andrew Mohl reduced debt, cut costs and sold more equity investment products. The stock fell as much as 3.7 percent. "
Sci/Tech,"The planet with the second largest number of moons now has two more. The US Cassini spacecraft discovered them around Saturn, bringing the giant ringed planet #39;s known total to 33. "
Sports,"When the NBA began sending its players to the Olympics in 1992, one of the league #39;s goals was to spread basketball around the globe. Clearly, the idea worked. "
Sports,"  Olympia, home of the Olympics for more than 12 centuries, will host competition for the first time in 1,611 years when the shot put competition of the Athens Games is contested at Greece #39;s most sacred sporting site. "
Sports,"IN a desperate attempt to spark some public interest in an England team that appears to be quickly losing its appeal, Sven-Gran Eriksson announced his starting line-up for the friendly against Ukraine at St James #39; Park a day earlier than expected. "
Sports,"BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- China is already halfway to its stated goal of 20 gold medals at the Athens Olympics after going into the fourth day of the 16-day competition, CRIENGLISH.com said Wednesday. "
World,"BEIJING, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it hoped all six parties taking part in talks on the North Korea nuclear crisis keep calm, remain flexible and continue negotiations despite inevitable difficulties. "
World,"A SENATE inquiry was needed into claims that the Prime Minister misled the Australian public over the children overboard affair, Labor Senate Leader John Faulkner said. "
Sports," Tim Hudson pitched a five hitter to earn his first victory since June 11, and Scott Hatteberg's second grand slam of the season highlighted a four homer attack that carried the Oakland Athletics past the Baltimore Orioles 11 0 Tuesday night."
Sports,"Nobody heard the American players exhale when the buzzer sounded to end a 77-71 victory, because 12,000 delirious fans saluted Greece, the home team that had come close."
Sports,"With a showdown against preseason No. 1 USC on the horizon, tailback Cedric Humes rested his sore ankle and sat out Tuesday's scrimmage."
Sports,Chicago White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen entered a Chicago hospital on Tuesday with symptoms that suggest kidney stones.
World,"Since President Bush signed No Child Left Behind, the law has imposed undeniable changes on public education, but it has also faced a backlash."
World,"The delegation hoped to convince Moktada al- Sadr to disarm his militia, to leave the shrine and to join the political process."
World,"Mariel Zagunis crushed Tan Xue of China, 15-9, in the final of the women's saber Tuesday, earning the first American gold in a recognized fencing event."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Microsoft Corp. has delayed automatic update of Windows XP Service Pack 2 to American company users until Aug. 25. "
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING, Aug.18(Xinhuanet) -- NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft has spied two new moons around the satellite-rich Saturn. "
Sci/Tech,"The mystery bird was certainly distinctive: dark brown, red bill, red legs, call like a trumpet, pretty hopeless at flying. You couldn #39;t miss it if you knew it was there. "
Sports,"This morning as Britain awakes, Kostas Kenteris and his training partner, Katerina Thanou, will be asked three questions by the disciplinary commission of the International Olympic Committee. These will determine whether they deliberately ..."
Sports,"Torri Edwards, the American sprinter, was shown no mercy here last night when the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld her two-year doping ban. "
World,"London, Aug. 17 (Reuters): Britain charged eight men today with conspiracy to murder and other terrorism charges, some of them relating to plans of US buildings that could have been used to organise attacks. "
World,"An explosion tore through the home of a senior Hamas leader in Gaza yesterday, killing at least five people and wounding him and about a dozen other Palestinians, medics said. "
World,"WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (AFP) - The United States is eyeing tensions between Georgia and separatists in Abkhazia and South Ossetia while hoping US influence with Georgia #39;s new president can halt broader armed conflict in the Caucasus. "
World,Interior Ministry officials had earlier said the blast on Tuesday was caused by a car bomb. At least five cars were ...
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average turned lower by  late morning on Wednesday as concern over surging oil prices  and their possible impact on the global economy hit exporters  such as Toyota Motor Corp.
World," World number one Roger Federer's top target for the year    an Olympic tennis gold medal    was taken away from him in a ""terrible day"" on Tuesday."
World," Iraqi delegates delivered a peace proposal to aides of Muqtada al Sadr in Najaf on Tuesday, but the militant cleric refused to meet with them as explosions, gunfire and a U.S. bombing run persisted in the holy city..."
World," Orlando Cabrera hit a run scoring double off the Green Monster in the ninth inning on reliever Justin Speier's second pitch of the game, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5 4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.    Pinch hitter Dave Roberts drew a leadoff walk in the ninth and was forced out at second base on Johnny Damon's grounder off Kevin Frederick (0 2)..."
Business,Google #39;s public share offering is expected to go ahead as early as today following a request for final regulatory approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. 
Business,PITTSBURGH Alcoa said today it will take a seven (m) million dollar charge to close an automotive components plant in Ohio due to overcapacity. 
Sci/Tech,"awaited Service Pack 2 for the Windows XP Home Edition is expected to start rolling out to PC users Wednesday via Microsoft #39;s Automatic Update service. The company says it is also planning to make the update available for order on a CD, for ..."
Sports,"  It began with Allen Iverson    The Answer, the captain, the leader of Team USA    forgetting about the fractured bone in his right thumb and courageously hitting the floor against Greece in full regalia. "
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 17 - Earlier this week, John Godina, a shot-putter from the United States, walked into the ancient stadium at Olympia, about 200 miles southwest of Athens, and the history he had studied in college came to life. "
World,LONDON: Rescue workers combed an English coastal village in north Cornwall yesterday for people missing after a flash flood caused by torrential rain hit Britain #39;s southwestern Atlantic coast. 
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Aug 18 (PID) - President General Pervez Musharraf Tuesday urged the Parliamentarians not to compromise governance for personal gains and work selflessly to serve the people and earn a rightful place for the country in the comity of ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc.'s initial public offering of stock remained on hold Tuesday after the Securities and Exchange Commission delayed final approval of the company's prospectus. The  delay did not appear to involve any major new issues, and the company continued to maintain  that its IPO is on track. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The successful bidders for Google shares won't be the only ones watching eagerly to see how much the IPO excites the stock market. Dozens of dot-com companies are hoping that Google's initial public offering marks a reawakening of all things Internet. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided that if antiwar protesters are to descend on his city by the hundreds of thousands for the Republican Convention, he may as well turn them into shoppers. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Fairfax County is hoping to counter the exodus of U.S. jobs to other countries by persuading overseas companies to open branches in Fairfax, where they can hire Americans."
Sports,"Eli Manning, the No. 1 pick in this year's N.F.L. draft, will make his first professional start on Thursday when the Giants take on the Carolina Panthers."
Sports,"The Yankees' Gary Sheffield has a pulled muscle and bursitis in his troublesome left shoulder, but can continue to play."
Sports,"Jermaine Dye began the fireworks in the sixth with a two-run home run and Tim Hudson baffled the Orioles as Oakland rolled, 11-0, Tuesday."
Sports,"With less than three weeks left in the Class AAA Ottawa Lynx's season, Jack Cust is counting down the days until his two-year stay with the Baltimore Orioles organization ends."
Sports,Washington Capitals defenseman Brendan Witt was awarded \$2.2 million for the 2004-05 season in his arbitration hearing on Tuesday.
Sports,Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey practiced with the offense at wide reciever during the Denver Broncos' practice on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech, The successful bidders for Google shares won't be the only ones watching eagerly to see how much the IPO excites the stock market. Dozens of dot com companies are hoping that Google's initial public offering marks a reawakening of all things Internet.
Business,"The nation's factories cranked out more products in July, miners dug more minerals and builders broke ground on more homes, the government said yesterday in three reports that showed some rebound in economic activity last month."
Business,"Mills Corp., the Arlington-based retail developer, said yesterday it plans to buy half of Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg and eight other malls around the country in a billion-dollar deal that gives it a new portfolio of shopping centers to redevelop in the years ahead."
Business,"Airlines operating at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport have agreed to cut flights  to reduce delays that ripple across the country, sources familiar with the talks said yesterday."
World," The U.S. ambassador helped broker a cease fire Tuesday to halt the latest bloody infighting in Afghanistan, persuading a warlord to pull away from a provincial capital as U.S. warplanes circled overhead."
World," U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin fended off four Republican challengers in Tuesday's primary election, securing a shot at a sixth term in this fall's general election."
Business,"SEPTEMBER oil prices rose yesterday on US economic data showing that inflationary pressure was held in check in July. However, continued disruption in Iraqi supplies and strong world fuel demand and ongoing trouble at Russian oil giant Yukos underpinned ..."
Business,"YUKOS has reported a net loss of US\$2.65 billion (1.45bn) for the first half of 2004, a period of record oil prices, prompting speculation that the Russian oil firm is on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. "
Business,"THE US army will withhold payment on 15 per cent of future invoices from Halliburton, the logistics support group which is feeding and housing its troops in Iraq and Kuwait. "
Business,"A NEW record high for oil took some of the shine off Wall Street trade yesterday. An upbeat picture of inflation and good housing data boosted the mood early on and strong earnings from several retailers, led by Home Depot, also helped to keep the major ..."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Computer viruses spread by e-mail are growing more sophisticated as virus writers and  quot;spammers quot; are thought to be joining forces in an effort to make smarter bugs, a computer security group said on Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech," Video game executives believe consolidation will be crucial to their future, but they also want further cuts to hardware prices to boost short term growth, according to a report set for release this week. "
Sports,"Why you should watch: Given the longstanding American hegemony in the shot put, it #39;s plausible that the three-man US delegation could sweep the competition. But the most compelling reason to watch is the unparalleled setting. "
Sports,"EMPSTEAD, NY, Aug. 17 - It has become a recurring part of the practice-field banter at Jets training camp. Jerricho Cotchery, the rookie wide receiver, hauls in another bomb on a post route or makes another touchdown catch, and ..."
World,"AJAF, Iraq, Aug. 16 - Just five days after they arrived here to take over from Army units that had encircled Najaf since an earlier confrontation in the spring, new Marine commanders decided to smash guerrillas loyal to the rebel Shiite ..."
World,A BRITISH soldier was killed and at least one other injured during a fierce firefight with militia fighters in the southern Iraqi city of Basra yesterday. 
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Aug 18 (PID) - The outgoing Ambassador of Qatar, Mr. Abdullah Falah A. Al-Dosari paid a courtesy called on the President General Pervez Musharraf here on Tuesday. "
Sports," Left tackle Robert Gallery, the second player taken in the NFL draft, didn't practice Tuesday morning with the Oakland Raiders because of an elbow injury, leaving his status uncertain for Saturday's preseason game against Dallas."
Sports, The blood clots that went from Aaron Cook's shoulder to his lungs might threaten his career.
Sports,The N.H.L. and the players association moved no closer to a collective bargaining agreement during a five-hour meeting Tuesday.
World,"President Hugo Chavez is riding high after his overwhelming victory in a recall vote this week, but analysts say his triumph may have limited impact on the deep economic and political problems threatening this major oil-producing country."
Business,Google Inc. #39;s initial public offering of stock remained on hold yesterday after the Securities and Exchange Commission delayed final approval of the company #39;s prospectus. 
Business,Australian financial services group AMP Ltd. on Wednesday reported a return to profit in the first half of the year after cutting loose its loss-making British insurance operations. 
Business," Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average fell 0.59 percent by midday on Wednesday, erasing initial gains, as exporters like Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. declined on concern over the possible impact on the global economy of surging oil prices. "
Sci/Tech,"TGn Sync, a coalition of more than a dozen vendors, will submit a joint proposal to the IEEE 802.11 Task Group N (TGn) for the next generation 802.11n standard. "
Sports,"There are favorites and there are expectations, but to compete in the Olympics is to hazard the risk of being outfought, outscored, out-happied. "
Sports,"San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres requested unconditional release waivers for righthanded reliever Rod Beck on Tuesday, ending the 36- year-old #39;s run in Southern California. "
Sports,"INNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 - The Yankees #39; Gary Sheffield has a pulled muscle and bursitis in his troublesome left shoulder, but can continue to play, according to a diagnosis provided on Tuesday by Dr. Frank Jobe, the noted orthopedic surgeon who ..."
Sports,Philadelphia Eagles defensive end ND Kalu will miss the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee at yesterday #39;s practice. 
Sports,"Orlando Cabrera hit a run-scoring double off the Green Monster in the ninth inning on reliever Justin Speier #39;s second pitch of the game, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. "
World," China battled on Wednesday to keep alive six way talks on dismantling North Korea #39;s nuclear programs, saying it hoped all parties would stay calm and flexible and resume negotiations despite inevitable problems. "
World,Prime Minister John Howard said a former public servant had not backed the claims by former adviser Mike Scrafton about the children overboard affair. 
Sports," Brad Radke pitched seven solid innings, Corey Koskie drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees in the regular season for the first time since 2001 with an 8 2 victory Tuesday night."
World," SHANGHAI, China (AP)   China has ordered severe punishment for phone sex operators as part of a sweeping crackdown on electronic pornography, Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday."
Business, The dollar idled on Wednesday after the  latest round of U.S. inflation data failed to substantially  alter the outlook for gradual increases in interest rates.
Business,  Oil prices have moved to fresh record highs of almost  $47 a barrel on concerns about potential supply disruptions in Russia and Iraq. 
Business,  US stocks rose for a third straight day after an unexpected drop in consumer prices encouraged investors that the Federal Reserve may be able to slow the pace of interest rate increases. Benchmark indexes pared gains as oil prices ...
Business,"CANBERRA (Dow Jones)--Renewable energy generator Pacific Hydro Ltd. (PHY.AU) reported Wednesday a 39 jump in net profit, including a one-time tax benefit, to A\$40.7 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, up from A\$29.3 million in the previous year. "
Business,"A US discount warehouse chain known for piling  #39;em high, and selling  #39;em cheap, is offering cut-price coffins along with the buckets of sauce and tubs of ice-cream under a new pilot program. "
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks is sending a real message to Apple, their largest competitor in the online music market. On Tuesday, RealNetworks announced that it was launching the biggest music sale in history, offering single music downloads for just 49 cents, and most ..."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s channel partners are getting set to put out fires when Windows XP Service Pack 2 becomes available to consumers over the Windows Update service on Wednesday. 
Sports,"MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Hal Sutton will get second-guessed, which is the main by-product of the captain of Ryder Cup teams having two at-large selections and one month before the 35th version of the matches are played at Oakland Hills Country ..."
Sports,Five hours of talks Tuesday brought owners and players no closer to resolving labor disagreements that will lead to a lockout when the collective bargaining agreement ends Sept. 15. 
Sports,SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Padres released reliever Rod Beck on Tuesday and recalled centre fielder Freddy Guzman from triple-A Portland. 
Sports," Ichiro Suzuki went 4 for 4 and drove in a career high five runs, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 16 3 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night."
Sports,"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Brad Radke pitched seven solid innings, Corey Koskie drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees in the regular season for the first time since 2001 with an 8-2 victory Tuesday night."
World," Colombia's government on Tuesday shrugged off warnings from Marxist rebels that a massive offensive is endangering the lives of dozens of hostages, including three Americans."
World," China appealed to North Korea on Tuesday to join working meetings before a new round of six party talks on dismantling its nuclear program, despite the North's declaration that it saw no point in attending."
World,A court acquits ex-paramilitary leader Jodel Chamblain of murder in a trial criticised by human rights activists.
Sci/Tech,"In another product postpone-ment, semiconductor giant Intel Corp said it won #39;t be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of this year as it had announced earlier this year. "
Sci/Tech,"SHANGHAI, China (AP) - China has ordered severe punishment for phone sex operators as part of a sweeping crackdown on electronic pornography, Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday. "
Sci/Tech,"The Stockholm International Water Institute in Sweden claims it takes 15 cubic metres of water, or 15,000 litres, to produce one kilogram of grain-fed beef. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 17 -- Rarely has a huge lead disappeared so quickly. Largely unheralded US swimmer Klete Keller jumped in the pool for the final leg of the 4x200-meter freestyle relay a second-and-a-half ahead of Australian legend Ian Thorpe. "
Sports,  Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira made history Tuesday at Ameriquest Field in Arlington against Cleveland when he became the second player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. 
Sports,"Two of the three Australians who made the field for this week #39;s US Amateur Championship at the famed Winged Foot Golf Club in New York, have made it into the top sixty four who will fight out the Match Play phase of the Championship. "
World,"A Jordanian who disappeared in Iraq two weeks ago and was believed to have been kidnapped has been freed and is in the custody of Iraqi police, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ali al-Ayed told reporters yesterday. "
Business,"Against a background of lackluster retail sales in June and July, analysts and merchants still predict a decent, possibly strong, fall selling season for clothes, accessories and home furnishings."
Business,"Google, whose initial stock offering was delayed by the S.E.C., must prove that its success is not an accident."
Business,Belo Corporation has set aside \$23 million to compensate advertisers for exaggerated circulation figures at The Dallas Morning News.
Sci/Tech,"Nevada election officials are confident that an electronic voting system being used in the Sept. 7 primary and the November election will work as expected, despite a problem that occurred during a demonstration of the technology in California."
Sci/Tech,Motorola is using the Application Data Management suite from OuterBay Technology to manage data growth in its Oracle e-business applications.
Sports," The Warriors and Mavericks are close to completing a five player trade that would bring forwards Eduardo Najera and Christian Laettner to Golden State and send centers Erick Dampier, Evan Eschmeyer and guard Dan Dickau to Dallas, an NBA source aware of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday."
Sports,Empty seats in Athens offer a bizarre television backdrop for the Olympics - one that cannot be avoided by NBC.
Sports,"Eli Manning, the No. 1 pick in this year's N.F.L. draft, will make his first professional start on Thursday when the Giants take on Carolina."
Sports,"Because Javier Vazquez fizzled while Brad Radke flourished, the Yankees sustained their first regular-season defeat by the Minnesota Twins since 2001."
Sports,The N.H.L. and the players association moved no closer to a collective bargaining agreement during a five-hour meeting.
World," Beijing has hinted that if the United States releases any Guantanamo Bay detainees from its restive Muslim far west Xinjiang region, they should be handed over to Beijing and not sent to a third country."
World," Beijing has hinted that if the United  States releases any Guantanamo Bay detainees from its restive  Muslim far west Xinjiang region, they should be handed over to  Beijing and not sent to a third country."
Business,"J. Irwin Miller, 95, the industrialist and philanthropist who guided Cummins Engine Co. to international prominence and helped shape his home town of Columbus, Ind., into an architectural gem, died Aug. 16 at his home in Columbus. No cause of death was ..."
Business,"Delta Air Lines, in an effort to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection, is considering giving its pilots an equity stake in exchange for pay and benefit cuts, a Delta pilot spokeswoman said yesterday. "
Sports,THE guy exudes an aura of sure-fire confidence - the confidence that is based on his burning desire to excel. Shaikh Ahmed Mohammed Hasher Al Maktoum expects to be successful - and he invariably is. 
Sports,"SLALEY, England, Aug 17 (Reuters) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has thrown down to gauntlet to the international soccer authorities to preserve the health of the world  quot;superstar quot; footballers for major tournaments. "
Sports,"  Twenty four hours before the US National Team takes on the Jamaicans in their first CONCACAF World Cup qualifying semifinal round match, and the Americans were nowhere to be found. "
Sports,"  Considering how much the Yankees have dominated the Twins during the regular season in recent years, it was easy to assume Javier Vazquez picked the right time to return from a nasty two week bout with conjunctivitis. "
Sports,"Santos allowed just one run in 6 1-3 innings to win for the first time since beating Chicago on July 16, and the Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1 Tuesday night. "
Sports,"Boosted by strong results from US gymnasts and swimmers, NBC #39;s ratings for the Athens Olympics #39; first four days have topped the disappointing viewership levels of the 2000 Sydney Games. "
World,"NAJAF, Aug 17: An Iraqi peace delegation urged Shia leader Moqtada Sadr on Tuesday to call off his uprising in Najaf, and on the battlefront US troops pounded militia positions near the country #39;s holiest sites. "
World,"BEIJING (AP)  China appealed to North Korea on Tuesday to join working meetings before a new round of six-party talks on dismantling its nuclear program, despite the North #39;s declaration that it saw no point in attending. "
World," Maoist rebels, fighting to topple  Nepal's constitutional monarchy, cut off all land routes to the  Himalayan kingdom's capital on Wednesday, disrupting food and  supplies to the city of 1.5 million people."
World,Michael Jackson's lawyers fail in their attempt to have evidence seized in a raid on his ranch thrown out.
Business," Cox Communications Inc., the No. 4  U.S. cable television provider, said late on Tuesday  it formed  a committee of independent directors to consider a  $7.9 billion  offer from its controlling family to take the company private."
Sports,"The Associated Press reports that the Warriors and Mavericks are close to completing a deal that would bring Eduardo Najera and Christian Laettner to Golden State and send Erick Dampier, Evan Eschmeyer and Dan Dickau to Dallas."
Sports,Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira hit for the cycle and drove in a career-high seven runs in a 16-4 rout of the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Business,"LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Oil futures reached a record high Tuesday as the market fretted over simmering potential pitfalls other than last weekend #39;s vote in Venezuela that kept controversial strongman Hugo Chavez in the presidency. "
Business," The nation #39;s factories cranked out more products in July, miners dug more minerals and builders broke ground on more homes, the government said Tuesday in three reports that showed some rebound in economic activity last ..."
Business," Insured losses from Hurricane Charley could be between  $10 billion (R66 billion) and  $14 billion, according to industry estimates released as insurers received thousands of claims from Florida. "
Business,"BJ #39;s Wholesale Club Inc. is gearing up for legal battles with credit-card-issuing banks, which are demanding \$16 million to offset fraudulent credit card charges and other costs related to a security breach apparently involving BJ #39;s ..."
Sports, Larry Brown found out some things about his team last night. Among them was that Allen Iverson apparently shoots better with a fractured right thumb than he does with two healthy paws. 
Sports,"  Today, Olympians will be in the ancient stadium at Olympia for the shot put competition. Been there, but haven #39;t done that. "
Sports, Number one seed Andre Agassi survived a surprisingly tough first set test before he eventually coasted to a 6 4 6 2 win over Paul Goldstein at the Washington Classic on Tuesday. 
Sports,"Olympic laurels. NBC swept the Nielsen ratings medals, with its first three nights of coverage in Athens taking the top three prime-time spots last week (Aug. 9-15) in viewers and advertiser-coveted young adults. The surge ..."
Sports,"The Warriors and Mavericks are close to completing a five-player trade that would bring forwards Eduardo Najera and Christian Laettner to Golden State and send centers Erick Dampier, Evan Eschmeyer and guard Dan Dickau to Dallas, an NBA source aware of ..."
Sports," Playing without suspended forward Abby Wambach, the US women #39;s soccer team battled to a mutually beneficial 1 1 draw with Australia last night at Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki. The result was not unexpected, as the ..."
World,"At first glance it was just another prosaic headline.  quot; #39;Militants #39; prevent resumption of work in the seaports, quot; Haaretz said. "
Sports, Larry Walker hit a grand slam home run  to key a six run eighth inning as the Cardinals stayed hot with  a 7 2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in St Louis on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech, A British archeologist has dug up evidence linking John the Baptist to a cave used for bathing rituals in hills near Jerusalem in what he said could be one of the biggest recent finds for Christian history.
Business,"SPORT UTILITY vehicles roared into stump speeches this month, flattening all common sense. At a speech last week introducing President Bush, Virginia #39;s Governor George Allen juiced the crowd by ..."
Sports,  The Cincinnati Reds continue to find new ways to lose to the St. Louis Cardinals. 
World,"British police have charged eight terrorist suspects with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause  quot;fear or injury quot; in a case involving an alleged top al-Qaeda operative at the centre of a US ..."
World,"Israel #39;s air force launched an attack on a Gaza City building early Wednesday, killing at least five people, according to witnesses and officials on both sides. Seven people were also wounded, four critically. "
Business,The Army reversed a decision to withhold payment on 15 percent of future payments to the Halliburton Company on its contracts in Iraq and Kuwait.
Business,Ringtones have proved to be such a lucrative side business for cellular phone companies that record labels in the United States have decided they want a piece of that revenue.
Business, ING U.S. Financial Services said late  on Tuesday it will withdraw about  $5 billion from Janus Capital  Group Inc. funds by year end.
Business,Moderate news on the inflation front and a Labor Department report showing that consumer prices actually fell in July gave comfort to investors who are worried about potential price hikes. 
Business,"n employee at the Costco Wholesale Corporation filed a national class-action lawsuit against the company yesterday, accusing it of discriminating against women in promotions to store manager. "
Business,"ASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (AP) - A legal overseer will be appointed to represent participants in United Airlines #39; pension plans now that the company has halted contributions, the Labor Department said on Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- With competition heating up in the online music business, the American digital media group, RealNetworks Inc. yesterday declared war on Apple Computer and its popular iTunes in ternet music store by lowering prices for ..."
Sci/Tech, Money the prime motivator as viruses and spam converge  63.5 of all email during the first six months of 2004 was spam  Over 1.5 million phishing emails intercepted  Spyware makes its first appearance in the spam attack arsenal Sydney. 17th ...
Sports, Larry Walker hit a grand slam home run to key a six run eighth inning as the Cardinals stayed hot with a 7 2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in St Louis on Tuesday. 
Sci/Tech,Information Technology Systems and Services (ITSS) has created a Web page that will walk Microsoft Windows XP users on campus through a major update being released worldwide this month to make the operating system less vulnerable to computer hackers and ...
Business," Oil prices held steady near  #36;47 on Wednesday, a day after striking another record peak as U.S. inflation stayed in check despite scorching energy costs and ahead of weekly data expected to show a drop in crude stocks."
Sports,"Vijay Singh, 41, shot a final-round 76 but still won the PGA Championship on Sunday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis. "
Sports,"She was shaking her hips, twirling her hands, letting that high-wattage smile shine and turning the arena into her own little disco. "
Sports,"ARLINGTON, Texas  Mark Teixeira became the second player in Rangers history  and first in more than 19 years  to hit for the cycle, leading Texas to a 16-4 rout of the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. "
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Ticker) -- Ichiro Suzuki and the Seattle Mariners made their first appearance at Kauffman Stadium this season, much to the dismay of the Kansas City Royals . "
World,"A British soldier has been killed and another injured after clashes with militia forces in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, said the British Army. "
World,"United Nations, Aug 18 - The United Nations has told the ruling military Junta in Myanmar that its process for transition to democracy and national reconciliation will lack  quot;credibility quot; unless it engages the opposition political parties and releases ..."
Sports, China breathed a measured sigh of  relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming  dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of  reaching the Athens Olympics semi finals.
Sports,"J.T. Snow singled in the winning run in the ninth to lead the Giants to their sixth straight victory, 5-4, over the Expos on Tuesday night."
Sports,Day five of the Games will see 21 golds on offer with Kate Howey and Pippa Funnell aiming for medals.
World,Eight men charged with conspiracy to murder and plotting to use toxic materials or explosives are due in court.
Business, ING US Financial Services said late on Tuesday it will withdraw about  $5 billion from Janus Capital Group Inc. funds by year end. 
Business,"  Applied Materials beat Wall Street #39;s third quarter financial estimates late Tuesday, but shares of the chip equipment company stalled after the company #39;s earnings targets for the fourth quarter came in lower than expected. "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Investment company Leucadia National Corp. (LUK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it had bought a 4.96 percent stake in MCI Inc. (MCIP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) for about \$245.9 million. "
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., which plans to shed some light tomorrow morning on its financial performance for the first half of the year, hinted yesterday that those long-awaited results could be short on details. "
Sci/Tech,"The bird, dubbed the  quot;Calayan Rail quot;, is the size of a small crow and has dark brown plumage and bright orange-red legs and beak, said Carl Oliveros, who helped lead the expedition that found it. "
Sci/Tech, What if scientists could forecast Texas floods a full year in advance? Or predict when and how air pollution from Asia or Mexico will settle over Los Angeles or Houston? Or pinpoint the location of the next West Nile virus ...
Sports," The crowd danced and sang and chanted  quot;Hellas, Hellas, Hellas quot; and a taunting refrain of  quot;Puerto Rico quot; loud enough to stir the ancients or heal Lamar Odom #39;s pained and poisoned stomach. "
Sports,"Gail Devers and LaShaunte #39;a Moore will replace Torri Edwards, the USA #39;s suspended world champion, in the Olympic 100 and 200 metres races in Athens. "
Sports,"  If Ichiro Suzuki keeps hitting at his second half pace, Seattle Mariners manager Bob Melvin believes there may be a new addition for the dictionary. "
Sports,"In the first inning last night at Fenway Park, Red Sox stats, schedule leadoff hitter Johnny Damon stats, news jump-started his team #39;s offense by hitting a home run to right field. "
Sports,The United States women #39;s soccer team needed only a tie yesterday and that #39;s all it got -- settling for a draw against a team it always had beaten. 
Sports,"Arlington, TX, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Mark Teixeira had seven RBI Tuesday to help Scott Erickson earn his first win in over two years as Texas Rangers pounded the Cleveland Indians, 16-4. "
Sports," They're the kind of errors only judges see, little things that seem so inconsequential. But those mistakes added up, and they cost the U.S. gymnastics team a gold medal. The Americans settled for silver Tuesday night, done in as much by their own sloppiness as Romania's sheer superiority."
World,The Baghdad conference on Iraq's future goes into an unscheduled fourth day as a peace bid fails in  Najaf.
Business,"At first glance, July #39;s muted price data seems to undercut inflation fighters #39; rate-hike strategy. But the softness isn #39;t likely to stay ..."
Sports,"With the PGA Tour #39;s major championships concluded for 2004, we look for other story lines to sustain the golf season. The back nine: ..."
Sports,"Roger Federer gathered his racket bag and trudged off the court, ignoring fans #39; autograph requests as he headed straight for the exit. "
World,The national conference on Iraq #39;s future is going into an unscheduled fourth day as delegates hammer out the shape of the first post-war parliament. 
World,OPPOSITION Leader Mark Latham is undergoing further tests at Sydney #39;s St Vincent #39;s Hospital after being diagnosed with pancreatitis. 
World," A generation ago, a battle was successfully waged on this rugged island to preserve what was left of its primeval forests, home to giant trees millennia old. Now tourism spawned by this natural heritage is threatening its survival."
Business," High oil prices kept Asian stock  markets in check on Wednesday as investors fretted over the  impact of energy costs on corporate earnings, but an upbeat  outlook from Applied Materials lifted some tech issues."
World,General Kofi Annan says Afghanistan needs help with security to ensure its presidential elections are successful.  
Business,An assistant manager at Costco Wholesale accused the company of discriminating against female workers by failing to promote as many as 650 women to high-paying management jobs. 
Business,SYDNEY (Reuters) - Insurer and fund manager AMP has reported a better-than-expected profit for the first half on higher investment returns and improved margins after casting off its British operations. 
Business,"The world #39;s biggest mining group, BHP Billiton Ltd./Plc. said on Wednesday its second-half net profit more than doubled on strong demand for industrial raw materials, and forecast sustained high prices for commodities. "
Business,"The Ann Arbor-based bookseller reported Tuesday an 88.9-percent boost in profits for the second quarter and said sales grew more than expected, driven by strong sales of Clinton #39;s book  quot;My Life. quot; ..."
Sci/Tech,TWITCHERS should book their plane tickets as soon as possible. Wildlife experts yesterday claimed to have discovered a new species of bird in the Philippines. But they immediately warned that the flightless Calayan rail could be driven to extinction by ...
Sci/Tech," quot;Corporate execs are more comfortable with a known brand name. Even though Mozilla (and FF, Camino, K-Meleon, etc.) are based on the same code, they are not  quot;Netscape quot;. When execs are made aware of the faults and deficiencies of IE, they may think  quot;I wish ..."
Sci/Tech,"palmOne, Inc. is at last bringing a SD wi-fi solution for a couple of its handheld models. To date, palmOne #39;s Wi-Fi option was the Tungsten C, which comes with built-in wireless, incorporates a keyboard and a 320 x 320 transflective TFT display. palmOne ..."
Sports, Greece #39;s top two sprinters should finally get to put their case on Wednesday in a drugs investigation that has shamed and angered the Olympic host nation. 
Sports,"The sprinter Torri Edwards of the United States was knocked out of the Olympics for good yesterday when an arbitration panel upheld her two-year drug suspension, saying she should have known tablets provided by her doctor contained ..."
Sports,"Back when he was a shot putter at Dartmouth, he showed up for practice one day just as a freshman girl learning a new rotation let loose with an errant toss that caught Nelson right in the forehead. "
Sports,"The result, however, was all too familiar as the Reds fell to the Cardinals, 7-2, in the middle tilt of a three-game series at Busch Stadium on Tuesday evening. "
World,WASHINGTON : The United States pulled its punch in Iraq as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced US forces arrayed in Najaf against Shiite militants of firebrand cleric Moqtada Sadr were  quot;unlikely quot; to storm the town #39;s holy places to deal the militia ...
Business," High oil prices kept Asian stock markets in check on Wednesday as investors fretted over the impact of energy costs on corporate earnings, but an upbeat outlook from Applied Materials lifted some tech issues."
Sci/Tech,"drive video recorders support HDTV, while Blu ray and HD DVD wait in the wings. Plus: pricey headphones and cheap megapixels."
Business,  Google Inc. faces serious headwinds as it prepares to launch its long anticipated initial public offering despite a lacklustre equity market and questions about the company #39;s business plan. 
Business,"US inflation fell by 0.1 per cent in July -- the first decline since late last year -- on a drop in gasoline prices, the US Department of Labour said yesterday in a report that suggests underlying price pressures in the world #39;s biggest ..."
Business,"Global fund managers have become increasingly risk averse and significantly more pessimistic about corporate profits and the US stock market, according to the latest monthly Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. Inc. survey. "
Business,"FRAMINGHAM, MASS. -- Riding strong sales across its office products portfolio, Staples Inc. yesterday reported a 39-per-cent jump in second-quarter profit that topped Wall Street forecasts. "
Business,"In what will be one of Canada #39;s largest white-collar crime investigations, the RCMP will assign as many as two dozen officers and forensic accountants to the criminal investigation of Nortel Networks Corp., a source familiar ..."
Sci/Tech,SOFTWARE FIRM Microsoft has revealed how many fixes and updates are under the bonnet of its megapatch Windows XP Service Pack 2. 
Sci/Tech,SECURITY EXPERTS MessageLabs say that there is evidence that virus writers are working hand in hand with spammers. 
Sci/Tech,  An already buoyant lumber market is getting a psychological boost from the combined impact of hurricane Charley and reports of surprisingly strong US housing construction activity. 
Sports," As the final leg of the men #39;s 4 x 200 freestyle relay began last night at the Olympic pool, the United States held a lead of at least 1 1/2 body lengths   which, considering the final 200 meters was being swum by 6 foot 6 Klete ..."
World,"TBILISI (Reuters) - At least two Georgian soldiers were killed and five wounded in artillery fire with separatists in the breakaway region of South Ossetia, Georgian officials said on Wednesday. "
World,Bradley John Murdoch was ordered to stand trial over the alleged murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio beside a remote Northern Territory highway three years ago. 
Sports, Dwain Chambers will be studying pass patterns and playbooks instead of competing against the world's top sprinters in the Olympics this weekend.
World," Washington's plans to beef up its military base in Uzbekistan as part of a troop realignment abroad could whip up tensions between the impoverished ex Soviet republic's secular government and radical Islamic groups, analysts and opposition politicians say."
Sci/Tech," Hard drive video recorders support HDTV, while Blu ray and HD DVD wait in the wings. Plus: pricey headphones and cheap megapixels."
World," U.S. troops from Iraq are being trained by the Israeli army in urban and guerrilla warfare tactics at a military base in Israel, a local newspaper said on Wednesday."
World, A renegade Afghan militia commander and a spokesman for the governor of the western province of Herat said on Wednesday their forces were honoring a cease fire brokered a day earlier by the U.S. envoy to Afghanistan.
World," U.S. troops from Iraq are being  trained by the Israeli army in urban and guerrilla warfare  tactics at a military base in Israel, a local newspaper said on  Wednesday."
World," Eight British terror suspects charged  with conspiracy to commit murder in a plot linked to security  alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and  Washington make their first appearance in court on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Virtual reality techniques are helping Danish doctors diagnose heart defects in newborn babies.
Sports,Britain's rowers cruise into Saturday's final of the men's coxless four at the Olympics.
World," Three Georgian soldiers have been killed and five wounded in clashes in Georgia's separatist region of South Ossetia, Rustavi 2 television reported, quoting an unnamed official with the Georgian interior ministry."
World," Oil prices were slightly lower in Asian trading on easing concerns over supply disruptions but were still hovering near record highs, dealers said."
World, Fears of heavier fighting in Najaf  grew on Wednesday after an Iraqi peace delegation failed to  defuse a confrontation between U.S. troops and militiamen holed  up in a revered shrine in the city.
World,"How will South Africa accredit ""traditional healers"" as legally recognized physicians?"
Business,"Falling gasoline prices in July helped push consumer prices lower for the first time in eight months, indicating that the recent surge in inflation is subsiding. "
Business,"When the rule of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was reaffirmed in a landslide 58-42 percent victory on Sunday, the opposition who put the recall vote on the ballot was stunned. They obviously don #39;t spend much time in the nation #39;s poor neighborhoods. "
Business,"An assistant manager at one of Costco #39;s Colorado warehouses filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the Issaquah-based company yesterday, alleging that it overlooks women for promotion. "
Business,"  BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest miner, more than doubled second half profit as Chinese demand boosted commodity prices. The company is considering returning as much as  $2 billion to investors, including share buybacks. "
Business,"The federal agency that oversees auto safety has decided -- based largely on arguments from automakers and their Washington, DC, lobbyists -- that reams of data relating to unsafe automobiles or defective parts will not be available ..."
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks Inc. urged digital-music lovers yesterday to stand up for their freedom of choice. They responded by exercising their freedom of speech -- much to the company #39;s chagrin. 
Sci/Tech," China #39;s communist leaders, in a fresh move to eradicate pornography, have targeted the telephone sex industry, ordering severe punishment for anyone offering the service, the official People #39;s Daily says. "
Sci/Tech,"The Olympic Games in Athens are pushing many people to finally buy that plasma or LCD television that they #39;ve been dreaming about. Also, the time difference between Japan and Greece is helping sales of video recorders, particularly those that use hard ..."
Sports,ATHENS  US sprinter Torri Edwards was knocked out of the Olympics for good yesterday when an arbitration panel upheld her two-year drug suspension. 
Sports,  It was death by a thousand cuts. If you can describe taking silver instead of gold as  quot;death. quot; ...
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  Andy Roddick #39;s biggest obstacle to winning the gold medal was Roger Federer, the world #39;s No. 1 player and winner of two of the past three Grand Slam tournaments. So Tuesday, when Federer uncharacteristically lost the magic ..."
Sports," US sprinter Torri Edwards was knocked out of the Olym  pics for good yesterday when an arbitration panel upheld her two year drug suspension, rejecting arguments she took banned stimulants by accident. "
Sports,"Their supposed new pitching staff ace is on the disabled list and their late-inning bullpen situation has the potential to be a mess, but those problems were easy to ignore Tuesday night, thanks in part to Steve Finley. "
Sports,No. 1 seed Andre Agassi overcame a sluggish start to the first set to eventually beat compatriot Paul Goldstein in straight sets at the Legg Mason Classic in Washington. 
World,"  The British police yesterday charged eight men with conspiracy to murder and violations of the Terrorism Act after finding that two of them possessed surveillance information on the financial centers in Washington, New York ..."
World,"An Australian court has ordered lorry driver Bradley John Murdoch to stand trial over the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, who has been missing for three years. "
Business,"Bank of America Corp. plans to lay off hundreds of tellers and other branch employees at Fleet banks today, asking them to leave the building immediately as part of the process, according to documents obtained by the Globe and Fleet branch managers told of the decision."
Business,"Dana Conneally walked into Starbucks at Faneuil Hall one recent morning in desperate need of a coffee fix. The employee at a local law firm handed his debit card to the Starbucks worker, who swiped it, then handed it back -- no signature or personal identification number required."
Business,"MetLife Inc. is in late-stage negotiations to sell one of Boston's oldest investment firms, State Street Research  amp; Management Co., to another New York financial giant, BlackRock Inc., according to two executives briefed on the talks."
Business,Fidelity Investments charges two-tenths of 1 percent to manage a \$484 million stock portfolio for the Massachusetts state pension fund. It charges investors in its flagship Magellan fund seven-tenths -- more than three times as much.
Business,Canadian officials are opening a criminal investigation into accounting at Nortel Networks Corp. Shares in the telecom equipment maker edged lower yesterday.
Business,"LoJack Corp., which makes devices for recovering stolen cars, agreed to buy Boomerang Tracking Inc. for about \$48 million to expand into Canada. LoJack will pay about \$4.32 a share in cash or a combination of cash and stock for the Montreal maker of stolen vehicle recovery equipment, LoJack said. Westwood-based LoJack also gets Boomerang's cash balance of \$12 million. ..."
Business,"Brazilian police arrested more than 60 people yesterday in a massive operation to crack down on money laundering, targeting currency changers who illegally transfer money abroad."
Sci/Tech,"Europe must find ways of adapting to a climate that may change drastically by mid-century, the European Environment Agency says."
Sports,"Let's say Boston is the sun of the baseball universe, where hope and criticism burn bright, where a city revolves around the game."
Sports,"As hard as Pedro Martinez went in his previous outing, when he morphed into vintage Pedro and hurled nine shutout innings, the real toll came this week."
Sports,"J.T. Snow singled in the winning run with one out in the ninth to lead the San Francisco Giants to their sixth straight victory, 5-4, over the visiting Montreal Expos last night."
Sports,Larry Walker was 3 for 4 and is 10 for 27 (.370) with 11 RBIs since joining the Cardinals.
Sports,"A season of extraordinary medical adversity posed yet another series of challenges yesterday for the Red Sox as Kevin Youkilis and David McCarty joined the likes of Trot Nixon , Mark Bellhorn , Pokey Reese , and Ellis Burks on the disabled list."
Sports,"Mark Teixeira became the second player in Rangers history -- and first in more than 19 years -- to hit for the cycle, leading host Texas to a 16-4 rout of the Cleveland Indians last night."
Sports,Michael Jennings was a track star at Florida State who also wanted to play football but wasn't confident enough to forgo a track scholarship and try the sport as a walk-on for  quot;a team that good. quot;
Sports,"Earthwind Moreland signed with the Patriots Aug. 5, but University of Massachusetts football fans may have heard of him before that. He was a starting cornerback for the Georgia Southern squad that entered the 1998 Division 1-AA national championship game undefeated and then lost to the Minutemen, 55-43."
Sports,"For Bill Belichick, it isn't a preference. In his mind, turning NCAA defensive ends into NFL linebackers is practically a necessity."
Sports,Philadelphia Eagles defensive end N.D. Kalu will miss the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday's practice.
Sports,"Joe Thornton didn't make the score he was looking for yesterday, but the Bruins captain will earn \$6.75 million, the most of any player in the club's history, if the National Hockey League has a full 2004-05 season."
Sports,"Normally, there are few sure things in golf, but here's something we can be certain of: The lads in today's final pairing at the 84th New England PGA Championship at Brae Burn Country Club will not require introductions."
Sports,"With some late heroics, Northern New England knocked off undefeated North Shore, 3-2, in the championship game of the Hockey Night in Boston Summer Showcase at Merrimack College last night."
World," China has appealed to the United States not to send the ""wrong signal"" after Washington said a handful of detained Uighurs being held at the US military base in Guantanamo Bay would not be returned to China."
World, Pope John Paul's visit to Lourdes last  weekend left the Roman Catholic shrine with a 1.2 million euro  ( $1.47 million) deficit because pilgrims keen to get good seats  at his mass rushed past collection boxes.
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    A jury yesterday acquitted a leader of a paramilitary group accused of killing thousands, after a 14 hour murder trial that angered human rights groups and provoked criticism of the new US backed government."
World,"  A Moroccan being retried on charges he aided the Sept. 11 plotters was part of lead hijacker Mohamed Atta's inner circle and knew of the group's arguments for turning to violence, a witness testified yesterday."
World,"  Fresh from victory and emboldened by a decisive mandate, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has the opportunity to extend an olive branch to a seething opposition and a suspicious US administration, but the rifts may have grown too deep to be mended."
World,  Thousands of Russian children are adopted by foreigners every year    but few go to such high profile homes as the leader of Germany.
World,"BUJUMBURA, Burundi -- Burundi and Rwanda threatened yesterday to send soldiers into neighboring Congo to hunt down Hutu extremists responsible for slaughtering more than 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees at a UN camp in Burundi -- deployments that could reignite a regional conflict in this part of Africa."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc.'s plans to move ahead with its initial public stock offering ran into a roadblock when the Securities and Exchange Commission didn't approve the Internet search giant's regulatory paperwork as requested.
World," Pakistan published pictures of six ""most wanted terrorists"" on Wednesday and offered rewards for information leading to the arrest of two al Qaeda linked militants wanted over assassination attempts on the president."
World,Legendary singer Shane MacGowan is to play a mini-residency at London's famous Ronnie Scott's jazz club.
Business,"It #39;s hard to see the silver lining to the clouds over Florida at the moment. Soaking debris and destroyed homes, bereaved families and a rearranged landscape are the testament to Hurricane Charley #39;s power. "
Business,"A Costco Wholesale assistant manager sued the warehouse-club chain yesterday in federal court, alleging the company #39;s promotion policies keep women from seeking out the top two positions at its stores. "
Business," Fund managers #39; views on corporate profitability worldwide have turned sharply negative over the past month for the first time in three years, a Merrill Lynch survey of fund managers shows. "
Business,Property group Lend Lease Corp. on Wednesday announced a return to full-year profit and forecast earnings-per-share growth of more than 15 percent in the current year. 
Sci/Tech,"HP BOSS Ann Livermore said that the move to Itanium was not responsible for HP #39;s sales slump. Livermore, who managed to avoid an axe wielding Carly Fiorina this week as sales in the bits of the company she manages plummeted, said that killing the Alpha ..."
Sci/Tech,Encryption circles are buzzing with news that mathematical functions embedded in common security applications have previously unknown weaknesses. 
Sports,  How many gilded fairy tales do you want? There was the Magnificent 7 in Atlanta in 1996 and the Fantastic 5 in Anaheim last summer. Was anyone really counting on dethroning the Romanians at an ...
Sports, Olympic organizers increased security inside all sports venues Tuesday after a Canadian spectator climbed out of the stands and jumped off one of the boards into the pool. 
Sports,"  The meltdown continues in the pool for Canada #39;s swimmers. Only this time, it #39;s talk and not just times that are creating heat. Rick Say, who has posted Canada #39;s best individual showing in the pool with a sixth place finish in the highly ..."
Sports,"Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was hospitalized last night and might have kidney stones. Guillen, serving the first game of a two-game suspension, left the ballpark about three hours before the game against Detroit and went to a Chicago hospital ..."
Sports,"Oh, those wacky Red Sox. Nothing like a little levity to take the edge off a playoff race. That #39;s why Terry Francona #39;s merry pranksters last night let Manny Ramirez lead the charge out of the dugout in the ..."
Sports,TOP seed Andre Agassi cruised into the next round of the ATP Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington with a 6-4 6-2 win over fellow American Paul Goldstein. 
World,"  Radical Shi #39;ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al Sadr refused yesterday to meet with a delegation of Iraqi political figures that had rushed here from Baghdad with a last ditch offer for peace, ..."
World,"JERUSALEM Israel set off a mysterious explosion in an olive grove near the house of a senior Hamas activist Wednesday, killing five Palestinians and wounding seven. The strike came just before Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced a key party test linked to ..."
World,HERAT (Reuters) - A renegade Afghan militia commander and a spokesman for the governor of the western province of Herat said on Wednesday their forces were honoring a cease-fire brokered a day earlier by the US envoy to Afghanistan. 
World,GAZA CITYA senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli assassination attempt early today but at least five other Palestinians were killed in the explosion that tore through his Gaza home. 
World,President Bush #39;s plan to begin pulling most of the US troops out of Europe nearly fifteen years after the fall of the Berlin Wall has many Germans worried. 
World,"  Road traffic to Nepal #39;s capital, Kathmandu, stopped as communist rebels began a blockade of the city to demand the release of insurgents, Reuters reported. "
World,A BRITISH soldier was killed and another seriously injured in clashes with Iraqi rebel gunmen in Basra yesterday. 
World, The arrest of a Hong Kong pro democracy candidate in mainland China on charges of soliciting a prostitute touched off a media furor in the former British colony yesterday and fueled suspicion that Beijing was trying to influence ...
Sports," Greek Olympic 200 meters champion Costas  Kenteris, the focus of an Olympic doping scandal, withdrew from  the Athens Games on Wednesday ""out of a sense of  responsibility."""
Business, The dollar hovered near multi week lows  on Wednesday as investors questioned whether the U.S. central  bank would raise interest rates next month in the light of  another round of weak U.S. data.
Business," Google Inc., the Web search engine, on  Wednesday slashed the price range on its eagerly awaited  initial public offering to between  $85 and  $95 per share from   $108 to  $135 per share."
Business,"Philippine shares finished lower Wednesday on selling triggered by a clutch of negative financial news and the steep fall of blue-chip Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. #39;s American depositary receipts, traders said. "
Business,Financial services firm ING has been identified as the company that plans to yank \$5 billion from the hands of Janus Capital Group. 
Business,Ford is celebrating its 100th anniversary in Canada today amid uncertainty over the future of the automaker #39;s Oakville assembly plant. 
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Aug. 17, 2004  Scientists are planning to take the pulse of the planet and more in an effort to improve weather forecasts, predict energy needs months in advance, anticipate disease outbreaks and even tell fishermen where the catch will be ..."
Sports, Greek Olympic 200 metres champion Costas Kenteris and his fellow Greek Olympic silver medallist Katerina Thanou say they are withdrawing from the Athens Games. 
Sports,"UAE joins Olympics gold medal winners ABU DHABI, 18 Aug. 04 (WAM) -- A UAE paper said today that Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar Al Maktoum #39;s winning of the gold medal in double trap shooting had taken the UAE to the pinnacle of sporting glory at the Olympics. "
Sports,World number one Roger Federer of Switzerland crashed out of the Olympic tennis tournament on Tuesday when he lost to unseeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. 
Sports,"  All of a sudden, the Indians #39; prolific offense has been reduced to shambles. And, remember phenom left hander Cliff Lee, who won 10 games before the All Star break? He #39;s seemingly forgotten how to pitch. "
Sports,"A member or members of the USC football team is being investigated for alleged sexual assault, the Los Angeles police department said last night. "
World,A mechanic was ordered today to stand trial for the alleged murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian Outback three years ago. 
Business," Google Inc., the Web search engine, on Wednesday slashed the price range on its eagerly awaited initial public offering to between  #36;85 and  #36;95 per share from  #36;108 to  #36;135 per share."
Business," Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N), plans on Wednesday to lay off hundreds of tellers and other employees at Fleet bank branches, and ask them to leave immediately, the Boston Globe said on Wednesday, citing documents it obtained and Fleet branch managers."
Business," Oil prices held steady near  $47 a barrel  on Wednesday a day after setting yet another record when the  United States, the world's biggest oil consumer, said inflation  had stayed in check despite rising energy costs."
Sports," Top Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou withdrew Wednesday from the Athens Games, nearly a week after the duo missed a drug test and were hospitalized after a mysterious motorcycle crash."
Sports," Mark Teixeira needed only a single to hit for the cycle, and his Texas Rangers teammates wanted to see him make some baseball history."
Sports," Triple Sydney Olympic champion Inge de  Bruijn, who lost her 100 meters butterfly title on Sunday,  posted the fastest heat time as she opened the defense of her  100 freestyle crown on Wednesday."
Sports," Leading Spanish cyclist Iban Mayo will  probably miss next month's Tour of Spain because of a suspected  viral infection, his team manager said on Wednesday."
World," China has detained eight Roman Catholic  priests in northern Hebei province, continuing a crackdown on  those loyal to the Pope, a U.S. based religious right group  said on Wednesday."
World, Google Inc.'s plans to move ahead with its initial public stock offering ran into a roadblock when the Securities and Exchange Commission didn't approve the Internet search giant's regulatory paperwork as requested...
World," Two of the suspects allegedly had surveillance plans of the Prudential Building in Newark, N.J., mentioned in the Aug. 1 U.S..."
Business,"Australian mining giant BHP Billiton on Wednesday announced Australia #39;s biggest ever annual net profit, US $3.51 billion (euros 2.84 billion), thanks to soaring demand. "
Business,"  Nestle SA, the world #39;s largest food company, said first half profit rose 2.1 percent, less than forecast, as sales in Western Europe declined and costs for sugar, energy and packaging materials increased. "
Sci/Tech,"Over the past year, spyware has become an increasing problem. Every time that you visit a web site, you must run the gauntlet of a variety of pop-up adverts, any of which can be programmed to place spyware on your computer. "
Sports,The two Greek sprinters who missed drug tests prior to the start of the Athens Olympics today withdrew from the games. 
Sports," Klete Keller says he likes to run with the bulls. Talks a little bull, too. But he doesn #39;t kid around in the water. "
Sports,"  Allen Iverson scored 17 points, even with the broken thumb on his shooting hand, as the United States rebounded from a shocking opening game loss to beat Greece 77 71 at the men #39;s Olympic basketball tournament yesterday. "
Sports,"You remember, of course, Armenian Prince Varazdates and the spectacle of his boxing triumph. And who can forget Zopyros of Athens, wrestling-boxing his way to the junior pankration crown. "
Sports,Major League Baseball #39;s owners will convene in Philadelphia today for two days of meetings that will culminate with a coronation of sorts. 
World,Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has offered an up-beat assessment at the end of talks in Pyongyang about the North Korean nuclear crisis. 
World,"CANBERRA : Australian opposition leader Mark Latham is in hospital with an inflamed pancreas, his office said. "
Sports,"The United States had lost nine straight Olympic matches, dating to the Atlanta Games in 1996. Clay Stanley made sure it didn't continue."
Sports,"Gyms worldwide were dark in anticipation of the Olympic gymnastics competition, NBC's Al Trautwig said this week in a dramatic introduction -- and then the cameras pulled back to reveal row after row of empty seats in Athens."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc., the Web search engine, on Wednesday slashed the price range on its eagerly awaited initial public offering to between  #36;85 and  #36;95 per share from  #36;108 to  #36;135 per share."
Sports," With no clear cut favorite, the women's  sprints at the Athens Olympics will be more exciting than they  were four years ago when Marion Jones dominated, according to  Caribbean sprinters Debbie Ferguson and Veronica Campbell."
World,"Italy police defuse a  bomb  near Silvio Berlusconi's holiday villa, hours after a visit by the UK's Tony Blair."
Business," Google Inc., the Web search engine, on Wednesday slashed the price range on its eagerly awaited initial public offering to between  $85 and  $95 per share from  $108 to  $135 per share. "
Business,"WASHINGTON  Con-sumer prices in July fell nationally by 0.1 percent and in the New York metro region by 0.2 percent as gasoline prices dropped, the US Labor Department said yesterday. "
Business," Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , plans on Wednesday to lay off hundreds of tellers and other employees at Fleet bank branches, and ask them to leave immediately, the Boston Globe said on Wednesday, citing ..."
Business,"PARIS (Reuters) - French flag carrier Air France is raising its ticket prices by up to 12 euros (8 pounds) per flight leg, joining a number of other airlines in passing on higher jet fuel costs to passengers. "
Sci/Tech,"Netscape Communications has released Netscape 7.2, successor to the older version 7.1, which was released in mid-2003. The new release is based on version 1.7 of Mozilla, the most recent version of the Mozilla Internet application suite. "
Sports,"Michael Phelps showed no signs of either yesterday, swimming to two gold medals in the span of an hour at the Athens Olympic Games. "
Sports,"OLYMPIA, GREECE -- Great players will walk upon a historic stage today at the Ancient Olympia Stadium. "
Sports,Gail Devers and LaShaunte #39;a Moore will replace banned world champion Torri Edwards in the Olympic 100 and 200 metres races. 
Sports,"WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged the international soccer authorities to preserve the health of the world superstar footballers for major tournaments, who expressed his will in Slaley of England on Tuesday ..."
Sports,The player kicked in the head by Alex Rae believes the five-match ban imposed on the Rangers midfielder was just. 
World,Accused of conspiring to commit murder. Alleged Al-Qa #39;ida operative charged with possessing plans of US financial institutions ...
World,"JERUSALEM : Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud party votes on Sharon #39;s intention to bring the opposition Labour party into government, the day after he gave the green light to the construction of 1,000 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West ..."
World,"Police have defused a bomb near the Sardinian holiday home of Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, just hours after a visit by Tony Blair. "
World,The family of Joanne Lees today welcomed the announcement that a mechanic is to stand trial in Australia for the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. 
Business, High oil prices weighed on investor  sentiment across financial markets on Wednesday as the price of  crude stuck stubbornly close to  $47 a barrel.
World," In a rare admission, Yasser Arafat suggested Wednesday that the Palestinian leadership has made ""mistakes"" and promised to correct them."
World," No more Japanese nuclear reactors need to be closed for inspections, electric power companies said on Wednesday after submitting reports ordered by the government following a reactor accident that killed four workers last week."
World,Security is stepped up in the border town of Bukavu after Rwanda and Burundi said they could send troops into Democratic Republic of Congo.
World, Two continents. Three luxury mansions courtesy of friends. Endless sun and sea. And a front row seat for the Olympics to boot.
World, Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai  promised Afghans greater security when they go to vote in the  country's first ever democratic election during an independence  day speech on Wednesday.
World, Two continents. Three luxury mansions  courtesy of friends. Endless sun and sea. And a front row seat  for the Olympics to boot.
World," Bill Nylander survived Hurricane Charley, but the storm still managed to hurt him days after it cut a swath of destruction through his hometown..."
Business,"  BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest mining company, more than doubled second half profit as Chinese demand boosted commodity prices and said it may return as much as  $2 billion to investors, including through share buybacks. "
Business,"Philippine shares finished lower Wednesday on selling triggered by a clutch of negative financial news and the steep fall of blue-chip Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. #39;s American depositary receipts, traders said. "
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES (Reuters)  Qualcomm has dropped an \$18 million claim for monetary damages from rival Texas Instruments for publicly discussing terms of a licensing pact, a TI spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,"The PalmOne Wi-Fi SD card has finally arrived, but only for users with the most up to date models. The card is only compatible with two top of the range handsets, the Zire 72 and Tungsten T3. "
World, Heavy fighting has broken out between US troops and Shi #39;ite militiamen in the Iraqi city of Najaf after a peace delegation failed to broker a truce to end nearly two weeks of clashes. 
Business,"The FreeiPods.com website looks as phony as a \$3 bill. In fact, it's at the forefront of performance-based marketing, as advertisers discover it's more effective to spend \$50 million on gifts than to blow the cash on TV ads. By Leander Kahney."
World," A large explosion hit central Baghad on Wednesday close to a convention center where a key national gathering of political, religious and civic leaders entered its final day."
World," NAGDHUNGA, Nepal (Reuters) - Maoist rebels, fighting to  topple Nepal's constitutional monarchy, cut off all land routes  to the Himalayan kingdom's capital on Wednesday, disrupting  food and supplies to the city of 1.5 million people."
Business," Google Inc., the world's most popular  Web search engine, on Wednesday slashed the price range on its  eagerly awaited initial public offering (IPO) to between  $85  and  $95 per share from between  $108 and  $135 per share."
World," Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, under pressure to enact anti corruption reforms, said on Wednesday that some officials had misused their posts and urged efforts to correct ""all the mistakes."""
World," Police discovered two bombs near the Sardinian villa of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, just hours after he met his British counterpart Tony Blair on the island."
World, Global mining giant BHP Billiton posted the biggest net profit in Australian corporate history as soaring commodities prices and strong demand from China pushed net profit up 83 percent to 3.51 billion US dollars.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President  Yasser Arafat, under pressure to enact anti-corruption reforms,  said on Wednesday that some officials had misused their posts  and urged efforts to correct ""all the mistakes."""
World," China has detained eight Roman Catholic  priests in a crackdown on those loyal to the Pope and arrested  a ""Living Buddha"" for arousing superstition at the re opening  of a temple, U.S. groups said on Wednesday."
Sports, Larry Walker has learned quickly that St. Louis Cardinals' fans know how to celebrate.
World," Heavy fighting broke out between  U.S. troops and Shi'ite militiamen in the Iraqi city of Najaf,  where Iraq's interim defense minister said he expected a  ""decisive battle"" to take place on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,ZDNet UK: Encryption circles are buzzing with news that mathematical functions embedded in common security applications have previously unknown weaknesses. 
Sports," American swimmer Michael Phelps collected two more gold medals Tuesday, but even he knew he wasn #39;t the story of the day from the Summer Olympics in Athens. "
Sports,"What if the Olympic Games --started here 2,780 years ago, right in this fertile, ancient town in the western Peloponnesus some 200 miles from Athens -- really mean something? ..."
Sports,"More security will be placed around the fields of play at the Olympics after a man who wanted to send  #39; #39;a loving message to his wife #39; #39; jumped into the diving pool, the Athens Organizing Committee said. "
World,Labor says there appears to have been pressure from the Prime Minister #39;s office on a public servant and it #39;s reaffirmed its determination to reopen the Senate inquiry into the matter. 
World,"TOKYO, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Four people were killed and two others missing as Typhoon Megi hit west Japan #39;s Kagawa and Ehime prefectures on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. "
Business," U.S. shares were expected to open lower on Wednesday after crude oil pushed to a fresh high overnight, while Web search engine Google Inc. dented sentiment as it slashed the price range on its initial public offering. In a statement posted on its IPO Web site, Google said it had cut the range on its IPO to  #36;85  #36;95 per share from  #36;108  #36;135 previously, a 26 percent reduction at the mid point of the range."
Business, U.S. oil futures set a new record  #36;47.01 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat against Iraq's oil sector by rebel Shi'ite militia.  U.S. crude traded up 26 cents to set a new high in the 21 year history of the New York Mercantile Exchange contract.
Sci/Tech,"This Web-savvy update syncs with MSN accounts, but you'll want to be aware of some functionality requirements and service limitations."
Business," Google, the world #39;s most popular Web search engine, has slashed the price range on its eagerly awaited initial public offering to between  $85 and  $95 per share from between  $108 and  $135 per share. "
Business,  Shares of Nortel Networks edged lower yesterday after Canadian officials said they were opening a criminal investigation into accounting practices at the telecommunications equipment maker. 
Sci/Tech,Want to add Wi-Fi connectivity to your PalmOne Tungsten T3 or Zire 72 handheld? Your wait is almost over. 
Sports,"After an hour of interrogation by a three-man IOC disciplinary panel at the Hilton Hotel this morning, Kenteris emerged amid chaotic scenes to declare that in the national interest he would not be defending the 200metres title he won in Sydney four ..."
World,"Italian police today said they had defused a bomb near the Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s Sardinian holiday villa, only hours after a visit by the prime minister, Tony Blair. "
World,"DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Burundi will urge regional leaders at a summit on Wednesday to impose sanctions against the rebel Hutu Forces for National Liberation (FNL), blamed for the slaughter of more than 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees in ..."
World,"Australia #39;s foreign minister, Alexander Downer, has wrapped up talks in North Korea on the stand-off over the country #39;s efforts to develop nuclear weapons. "
World,"SYDNEY : Australia #39;s first convicted terrorist, who confessed to conspiring with Al-Qaeda to blow up the Israeli embassy in Canberra, wants a deal in exchange for testifying against terror suspects in foreign courts. "
Business," U.S. shares were expected to open lower  on Wednesday after crude oil pushed to a fresh high overnight,  while Web search engine Google Inc. dented sentiment as it  slashed the price range on its initial public offering."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 18 (New Ratings)  Google Inc has reportedly reduced its expected IPO price range to \$85-\$95 per share, from the previously expected price range of \$108-\$135 per share. The company is unlikely to price its shares until the market closes ..."
Business,  Crude oil prices rose to a record in New York before a government report that #39;s expected to show the third straight weekly drop in US crude oil inventories. 
Sports," The night before, Michael Phelps had stood by the pool with a strained smile and a bronze medal, his quest for Olympic immortality dashed, his million dollar bonus lost, his gold medal count stuck on one. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  The slogan for these Olympics is,  quot;Welcome Home. quot; But the Games really go home today, when the men #39;s and women #39;s shot put are held in the excavated stadium of ancient Olympia, which started all this madness in 776 BC ..."
Sports,"With less than a month remaining before the current collective bargaining agreement expires, representatives for the NHL and the Players #39; Association met for nearly 4 1/2 hours yesterday without making any progress on a new CBA. "
World," Heavy fighting broke out between US troops and Shi #39;ite militiamen in the Iraqi city of Najaf, where Iraq #39;s interim defense minister said he expected a  quot;decisive battle quot; to take place on Wednesday. "
Sci/Tech,The government gives the green-light to internet-only pharmacies in England.
World," President Hamid Karzai has called on neighbouring countries to prevent militants crossing into Afghanistan through poorly monitored borders and cooperate in the ""fight against terror."""
World," Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry is maintaining a slight lead over President Bush in the battleground state of Pennsylvania with crucial support from veterans and military families, according to a poll released Wednesday."
World,Fighting resumes in the Iraqi city of Najaf between US troops and Shia militias after an abortive peace bid.
World,"Changes in North Korea's economy have led to spiralling food prices many people cannot afford, the UN says."
World,Clashes with separatists in the breakaway region of South Ossetia kill two Georgian soldiers.
World," Iraq's National Conference refused Wednesday to send a second delegation to the holy city of Najaf to negotiate an end to fighting between U.S. troops and loyalists of radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr, a day after he rebuffed their demand for a meeting..."
Sci/Tech," As surely as CDs followed vinyl, there was bound to be a successor to the DVD spinning around in research labs."
Sci/Tech,Summer is associated with romance and spammers are trying to cash in by bombarding inboxes with porn.
World,Texas authorities are investigating claims that a US mother left her seven adopted children in Nigeria and went to work in Iraq.
World,Pakistan offers rewards totalling more than \$1m for the capture of six top al-Qaeda suspects.
World,Summer is traditionally associated with romance and spammers are trying to cash in by bombarding inboxes with porn.
Business,"In a sign that Google Inc. #39;s initial public offering isn #39;t as popular as expected, the Internet search giant lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from its earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share. "
Business," Oil prices have surged to a new high of  $47 a barrel after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities, and as the United States says inflation has stayed in check despite rising energy costs. "
Business,"NEW YORK, August 18 (New Ratings)  The Halliburton Company (HAL.NYS) has reportedly gained more time to justify its bills to the US Army, regarding the company #39;s contract to provide logistic services to the US troops in Iraq. "
Business,"Telecommunications companies Swisscom AG and Telekom Austria AG are in talks over a possible merger, Swisscom said in a statement late Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,"Version 7.2 is the first update since mid-2003. The new release is based on version 1.7 of Mozilla, the most recent version of the Mozilla internet application suite. "
Sci/Tech,"Specialist in productivity-enhancing host access, Attachmate, today announces the launch of  #39;next generation #39; emulation with EXTRA! Mainframe Server Edition version 8.0 for Windows XP. EXTRA! Mainframe Server Edition offers: 1) complete security framework ..."
Sci/Tech,"AP DE BON DESIR, Quebec, Aug. 11 - A few miles from this spit along the pink granite coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, there is a sheltered cove that has witnessed the full span of the human relationship with whales. "
Sports, Greece #39;s top two sprinters pulled out of the Olympics on Wednesday after inflicting six days of embarrassment on their country over a hide and seek contest with anti doping enforcers. 
Sports,ANCIENT OLYMPIA (Reuters) - American Kristin Heaston launched the shot 16.41 metres to become the first woman to compete at Olympia in the first athletics meeting in the tree-lined grove since the ancient Games were abolished in AD 393. 
World,"POLICE defused a bomb near Premier Silvio Berlusconi #39;s villa on the island of Sardinia early today following a tip-off from a radical leftist group, shortly after a visit by British Prime Minister Tony Blair. "
World,"MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Three Georgian servicemen were killed while five others were wounded in overnight fighting in Georgia #39;s breakaway province of South Ossetia, Russian news agencies reported, citing Georgian officials. "
Business," OPEC producers have said they see little  impact on economic growth so far from oil's relentless price  surge, which Wednesday racked up yet another record high."
Sci/Tech," Tens of thousands of Pakistanis endured hours of stifling heat this week to accept an offer of free mobile phone connections, a sign of the pent up demand in a country where cell phone usage has remained low."
Sci/Tech," Tens of thousands of Pakistanis  endured hours of stifling heat this week to accept an offer of  free mobile phone connections, a sign of the pent up demand in  a country where cell phone usage has remained low."
Sci/Tech,"Waves over 20m high are getting bigger, more frequent and are eroding Britain's Atlantic coast, experts say."
World, An official once in charge of guarding cultural relics has been sentenced to death in China's biggest antiquities theft case since the start of communist rule in 1949.
World,Iraq's National Conference refused today to send a second delegation to negotiate an end to fighting between U.S. troops and loyalists of Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr.
Business,"Google, Inc. significantly cut the expected share price for its initial public stock offering this morning, signaling lower-than-anticipated demand for the most highly publicized new stock since the late 1990s. "
Business,US stocks are seen off a touch at the open Wednesday as the price of oil continues to plague investor sentiment. 
Business,BOSTON (AP) -- The layoffs are a result of Bank America #39;s merger with FleetBoston Financial Corporation. 
Sci/Tech,"The two newly spotted, faint moons are about 3 miles and 4 miles across, and roughly 200,000 kilometres from Saturn #39;s centre. "
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s new eServer allows users to run multiple OS environments at the same time to increase efficiency. Customers can purchase the machine based on the processing power they need. The server comes in configurations from one to four-way and ...
Sports," Michael Phelps, seeking his sixth medal of the Athens Olympics, advanced in the 200 meter individual medley Wednesday with a conservative swim. "
Sports,"According to White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, umpire Hunter Wendelstedt filed a claim that said Guillen spat on him during an Aug. 9 argument, a big reason Guillen was dealt with so severely by Major League Baseball. "
World,"Militia fighters loyal to the radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr today continued to battle US soldiers in Najaf, hours after a delegation from Iraq #39;s national conference had left the city empty-handed when its truce offer was turned down. "
World,Police defused a bomb near Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi #39;s villa in Sardinia early today shortly after Tony and Cherie Blair ended a visit to the Italian leader. 
World,The family of the murdered journalist Daniel Pearl has appealed to American politicians not to use his name in their election campaigns. 
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans rose last week while refinancings surged, as 30 year mortgage interest rates fell to their lowest level in over four months, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  rose last week while refinancings surged, as 30 year mortgage  interest rates fell to their lowest level in over four months,  an industry group said on Wednesday."
World, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said that the hike in oil prices was not currently hurting the eurozone's biggest economy but that he was closely watching the cost of crude.
World," A rocket slammed into a busy market in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Wednesday, killing at least five civilians, a U.S. military spokeswoman said."
Sci/Tech,"Google, Inc. significantly cut the expected share price this morning for its initial public stock offering, signaling lower-than-anticipated demand for the most highly publicized new stock since the late 1990s."
Sci/Tech,Countries begin test programs--get ready for a facial scan the next time you take an overseas flight.
World," Eight men arrested in anti terrorist raids two weeks ago were set to appear in a high security court in London on charges of conspiracy to murder and plotting radioactive, chemical or explosive attacks."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat makes a rare admission that ""unacceptable mistakes"" have been made under him."
World, U.S. stocks are seen off a touch at the open Wednesday as the price of oil continues to plague investor sentiment...
World," Yasser Arafat acknowledged Wednesday that the Palestinian Authority had made mistakes, but the rare admission appeared to be aimed more at deflecting criticism about his corrupt government than making real changes.    In a decade at the helm of the Palestinian Authority, Arafat has resisted attempts to get him to fight official corruption, reform the security services and relinquish some of his near absolute powers..."
Business," Google Inc., the world #39;s most popular Web search engine, slashed the price of its share offering Wednesday, as what had been touted as the hottest dot com listing in years fell prey to worry about a slump in ..."
Business,News of an RCMP criminal investigation of Nortel Networks and its financial accounting practices sent the company #39;s shares down slightly on Tuesday. 
Business,"The palm trees that narrowly missed Leo Berard #39;s pondside condominium in Naples, Fla., when they toppled Friday spared him from major repairs on his second home. "
Business,"GALESBURG - Knox County State #39;s Attorney Paul Mangieri, discussing a lawsuit he plans to file against Maytag Corp., said Tuesday he was shocked when the company announced in October 2002 it was closing the Galesburg Refrigeration Products ..."
Sci/Tech,"The majority of viruses intercepted by MessageLabs since January have the potential for spam distribution, according to a report by the e-mail security firm. It suggests that the virus authors are now making money by collaborating with spammers. "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has unveiled Host Integration Server (HIS) 2004, claiming that the legacy integration application will lower the cost of integrating existing IBM mainframe and midrange systems with Windows. "
Sci/Tech,"A tenth of the world #39;s irrigated crops - everything from lettuce and tomatoes to mangoes and coconuts - are watered by sewage. And much of that sewage is raw and untreated, gushing direct from sewer pipes into fields at the fringes of the developing ..."
Sci/Tech,Car giant Ford is reportedly abandoning a \$200m web-based purchasing project because it can #39;t get the software to work properly. 
Sports,Two of Greeks most adored athletes have pulled themselves out of their host country #39;s Olympics. Sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou missed an International Olympic Committee mandatory drug test last week. Thanou and Kenteris were then involved ...
Sports,"  The American women #39;s gymnasts were in contention for the team gold medal Tuesday night, needing a big finish to beat the Romanians. Courtney Kupets, who had to be replaced on the balance beam because of a pulled hamstring, decided to ..."
Sports,"With 17 days to go before their World Cup qualifying campaign begins, England are back in action with plenty to prove after the disappointment of Euro 2004 elimination. "
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Rebecca Giddens captured the silver medal today in the Women #39;s K1 kayak singles competition at the Summer Olympics in Athens. "
World,"ROME (Reuters) - A bomb has been defused overnight near the Sardinian holiday villa of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi hours after a visit by Tony Blair, Italian police say. "
World,"MARK COLVIN: The Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, has met North Korea #39;s Foreign Minister and the President of the Supreme Peoples #39; Assembly in Pyongyang. As one of the few Western nations with diplomatic relations with the isolated totalitarian state, ..."
World,"Nepal #39;s capital, Kathmandu, has been paralyzed by Maoist rebels, who have imposed a virtual blockade of the city. "
World,"Pakistan has announced bounties and published photographs of six wanted terrorist suspects, including a senior al-Qaida operative accused of masterminding two attempts to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf. "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is making its important security update for Windows XP available on auto-update servers today.
Sci/Tech," BioVeris Corp. stands to lose most or all of its \$41.2 million investment in a joint venture with its chief executive's son if he doesn't raise money to keep it operating, the company said yesterday in its quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
World," Three Georgian peacekeepers were killed in overnight shooting in South Ossetia, officials said Wednesday, while Russia scoffed at Georgia's appeal for foreign mediation in the breakaway region where daily exchanges of gunfire have stoked fears of war."
World,"At the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, slavery's evil becomes palpable; so does a sense of progressive enlightenment."
Business," Brookstone Inc. (BKST.O), a retailer specializing in gadgets and personal electronics, on Wednesday posted a narrower quarterly loss on strong Father's Day sales and raised its profit forecast for the full year."
Business," APPLIED MATERIALS INC. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMAT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMAT.O</A>:"
Sports," Two U.S. men advanced to the final of the shot put Wednesday, hoping to make even more history at the ancient site that gave birth to the Olympics 2,780 years ago."
World,Police in Ireland question two men arrested in Dublin in connection with the murder of the daughter of Malawi's chief justice.
World,The US and rights groups condemn the acquittal in Haiti of an ex-paramilitary leader accused of murder.
Business," The Bank of England's nine member monetary policy committee voted unanimously to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent earlier this month, official records showed."
Business," Clothing retailer Talbots Inc. (TLB.N) on Wednesday posted a slight increase in quarterly profit, meeting its lowered forecast, as it sold more merchandise at full price and recorded a tax benefit."
Business,Air France becomes the latest major airline to raise ticket prices in response to higher fuel costs.
Sci/Tech,"BT is lifting distance limits on broadband enabled exchanges, so that 1m more can get high-speed net."
Business,"The search-engine giant, which was expected to go public as early as Wednesday, instead has slashed the deal #39;s expected price range and cut the number of shares being sold by existing shareholder in half. The new parameters suggest a newly public Google ..."
Business," The US army said it had suspended its decision to partially withhold payments to Halliburton, the biggest US contractor in Iraq. "
Business,BOSTON A published report reveals that Bank of America plans to lay off hundreds of tellers and other branch employees at Fleet banks today. 
Business,"Applied Materials, the world #39;s largest manufacturer of chip-making tools, said on Tuesday that its third-quarter revenue doubled, leading to \$441 million in profit. "
Sci/Tech," quot;DRC quot; was developed in 1997 as a technology that changed a standard television signal format to a high-definition signal format, based on the concept of establishing a higher definition signal format from scratch. The foundation of this technology was ..."
Sports,"  Olympia, home of the Olympics for more than 12 centuries, hosted a track and field event for the first time in 1,611 years when the shot putters of the Athens Games arrived at Greece #39;s most sacred sporting site. "
Sports,"Longtime Warriors center Erick Dampier could be on the verge of finding a new home, 2 1/2 months after becoming a free agent. "
Sports,  Wilson Alvarez continues to pitch his best when the Los Angeles Dodgers need it most. 
World,"afrol News, 18 August - The governments of Rwanda and Burundi may again send troops into Congo Kinshasa (DRC) if Kinshasa does not finally take action against the militias still slaughtering Tutsis. Both claim Friday #39;s massacre was masterminded by ..."
World,A British soldier killed after clashes with militia forces in the southern Iraqi city of Basra was today named as Lance Corporal Paul David Trevor Thomas. 
Business," Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu, controlled by US retail giant Wal Mart, said it incurred a net loss in the first half to June on the back of slow sales and early retirement costs."
Business, The dollar struggled to pull away from  August lows on Wednesday as investors wondered whether the  Federal Reserve would raise interest rates next month after  another round of weak U.S. data in the previous session.
Sci/Tech,"NEC Corp. has signed a contract with a Japanese bank for an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) -based document management system, the company said Tuesday in a statement."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. lowered the target price per share for its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, and asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to give buyers additional time to reconsider their bids, according to a notice on the company's IPO Web site."
World, Freak storms packing howling winds and heavy rain that lashed Britain and France this week were set to continue after already causing significant destruction and the deaths of at least four people.
Business," Shares of Taser International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A> rose before the bell on Wednesday after the company  said it had received five orders totaling more than  $741,000  for its stun guns."
Sci/Tech, Internet research engine giant Google Incorporated slashed billions of dollars from the target launch valuation of its stock in a major upset for the biggest technology flotation since the dot.com bubble burst four years ago.
World, Singapore said Wednesday that it has suspended the import of all poultry and poultry products from neighboring Malaysia after avian influenza was discovered at a farm there.
World," Just a few miles from George W. Bush's former office at the state Capitol, a panel of religious experts weighed a question with relevance to many people of faith: How would Jesus vote?"
Business,Crude oil prices reached a record high of \$47.04 (US) a barrel in pre-market trading Wednesday in New York on lingering concerns about supply from Iraq and Russia. 
Business,"Demand for new home loans and refinancings jump as interest rates slide amid weak economic reports. NEW YORK (Reuters) - New applications for US home loans rose last week while refinancings surged, as 30-year mortgage interest rates fell to their lowest ..."
Business,Air France and KLM ticket prices are to rise after the carriers imposed further surcharges to counter high fuel costs. 
Business,"Nestle, the world #39;s biggest food and drink company, on Wednesday posted a first-half net profit of \$2.28 billion, up 0.02 percent on the year-earlier figure of \$2.03 billion. "
Business,"Georgia Power and Savannah Electric will not have to pay for new research into energy-efficiency programs, the state Public Service Commission ruled Tuesday. "
Sci/Tech,From today home users will be able to get hold of Microsoft #39;s long-awaited update for Windows XP. The version of the SP2 security update for the Home Edition of XP has become available via its auto-update service. 
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft has discovered two new moons at Saturn that may be the smallest bodies seen so far around the ringed planet, according to a NASA press release. "
Sports,  Greece #39;s top two sprinters pulled out of the Olympics today after inflicting six days of embarrassment on their country over a hide and seek contest with anti doping enforcers. 
World,"German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder confirmed on Wednesday that he and his wife have adopted a child, reported to be a girl from a Russian orphanage, but has called on the media to respect his family #39;s privacy. "
Business," Shares of Taser International Inc. (TASR.O) rose before the bell on Wednesday after the company said it had received five orders totaling more than  #36;741,000 for its stun guns."
Business, Dillard's Inc. (DDS.N) on Wednesday reported a narrower quarterly loss as the department store operator cut costs.
Sci/Tech," The PC market won't grow as fast in 2004 as originally predicted by Gartner Inc. analysts, as concerns about the overall health of the U.S. economy weigh on the market, the market research company said."
World," Until the electricity hums again and the debris is cleared, health officials are worried that there could be more deaths and injuries in Hurricane Charley's aftermath than during the storm itself..."
World," Eight men accused of plotting to commit murder and cause mayhem with radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives appeared in court Wednesday in a case linked to a U.S. terror alert this month..."
World," Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou pulled out of the Athens Games on Wednesday, nearly a week after they missed a drug test and were later hospitalized following a suspicious motorcycle crash.   ""I'm withdrawing from the Olympics,"" Kenteris said after meeting with the International Olympic Committee's disciplinary commission..."
World," In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering will not be as hot or big as expected, the Internet search giant reduced the number of shares to be sold by insiders and slashed its estimated per share price range..."
Business,Google cut the price of its share offering today as the new listing fell prey to worry about a slump in demand.
Sci/Tech,Observations by an international team of astronomers with the UVES spectrometer on ESO's Very Large Telescope at the Paranal Observatory (Chile) have thrown new light on the earliest epoch of the Milky Way galaxy.
Sci/Tech,"Google Lowers IPO Price, Limits Shares\\Google's IPO wasn't as popular as expected, apparently not as many fish bit at the Dutch Auction bait.  Google will be lowering its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from its earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share ..."
Sports," The U.S. swimming team was slow off the  blocks but is heading for home at full speed propelled by  Tuesday's dramatic relay victory, U.S. women's head coach Mark  Schubert said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Americans Aquil Abdullah and Henry Nuzum row their double scull furiously down the stretch to cross the line in a dead heat with Norway on Wednesday, winning both teams a spot in a rare seven-boat final."
World," Web surfers from Beijing to Berkeley have made Google their search engine of choice, but some of Europe's institutional investors have gone sour on the dot com on the eve of its initial public offering."
World,Microsoft is making its important security update for Windows XP available on auto-update servers today.
World,A general strike called by students in the state to protest against rebel bombings brings life to a standstill.
Business," Google Inc. slashed the size of its closely watched initial public offering nearly in half to less than  $2 billion on Wednesday, splashing cold water on what has been touted as the hottest Internet IPO in years. "
Business,"YUKOS has sold a 56 per cent stake in a Siberian natural gas company to the Anglo-Russian joint venture TNK-BP to pay off its crushing tax bill, Western oil sources and media reports said today. "
Business,US stock futures pointed to a weaker start Wednesday as rising oil prices and a major price cut for Google Inc. #39;s highly anticipated initial public offering raised investors #39; eyebrows. 
Business,"PARIS (Reuters) - Europe #39;s largest carrier Air France-KLM has joined rivals in raising its ticket prices to offset soaring jet fuel costs, but a leading bank has questioned how effective the surcharges will be in protecting airline profits. "
Business," From the cradle to the grave. You can buy baby food, groceries, computers, furniture and a whole host of things at Costco    now you can even find caskets at some of its stores. "
Business,SYDNEY : Global mining giant BHP Billiton posted the biggest net profit in Australian corporate history as soaring commodities prices and strong demand from China pushed net profit up 83 percent to 3.51 billion US dollars. 
Business,"  Nestle SA, the world #39;s largest food company, said first half profit rose 2.1 percent, less than forecast, as sales in Western Europe declined and costs for sugar, milk and packaging increased. "
Business,"HONG KONG China Mobile (Hong Kong), the world #39;s largest cellphone operator by customers, said Wednesday that first-half profit rose 7.8 percent from a year earlier after the company won more new customers than China Unicom by offering cheaper services. "
Sci/Tech,"Huygens spacecraft, a joint project of the US space administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian space agency (ASI), has discovered two more small moons orbiting the planet Saturn, bringing the total to 33. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece Aug. 18, 2004  Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou pulled out of the Athens Games on Wednesday, nearly a week after they missed a drug test and were later hospitalized following a suspicious motorcycle crash. "
World,Delegates to the Iraqi national conference in Baghdad are holding an unscheduled fourth day of talks. 
World,Officials in Georgia say at least two soldiers have been killed and five wounded in the latest battles with separatist fighters in the breakaway region of South Ossetia. 
World," quot;We believe the six parties have the willingness to continue to promote the procedure of peaceful talks, quot; China #39;s Foreign Ministry said.  quot;We ..."
World,KATHMANDU : Maoist rebels cut off routes to Nepal #39;s capital Kathmandu in their first blockade of the city since they launched their insurgency to overthrow the constitutional monarchy eight years ago. 
World,UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says the Burmese military government #39;s plan for democracy will fail without input from the opposition National League for Democracy. 
World,"PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communist rebels freed Wednesday two soldiers they had held as  quot;prisoners of war quot; for more than five months, saying they wanted to rebuild confidence in peace talks with the government. "
Business," Stocks are set to open lower on  Wednesday after crude oil pushed to a fresh high overnight and  Google Inc. slashed its initial public offering price, which  appeared to dampen investor sentiment."
World," Vets at a Berlin zoo have been forced to separate a baby rhino from his mother for fear she may accidentally trample him to death, zoo officials said on Tuesday."
World," Human rights activists on Wednesday condemned the detention of a Hong Kong pro democracy politician for allegedly having sex with a prostitute, and his sentencing without trial to six months of ""re education through labor."""
Business," Dillard's Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DDS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DDS.N</A> on Wednesday  reported a narrower quarterly loss as it cut costs, but a drop  in same store sales caused the latest results to miss Wall  Street's estimates by a wide margin."
Business,"BRUSSELS, August 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Eurozone annual inflation fell from 2.4 percent in June to 2.3 percent in July 2004, the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat), reported on Wednesday. "
Sports, The United States men #39;s basketball team could breathe a sigh of relief on Wednesday after its first win but lingering concerns over a lack of outside shooting and team defense have coach Larry Brown scrambling for ...
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Dutch legendary cyclist Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel won women #39;s road individual time trial at Athens Olympics with a time of 31:11.53 on Wednesday, ahead of Deirdre Demet-Barry of United States and Karin Thuerig of ..."
World,"BAGHDAD, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Iraqi Defence Minister Hazem al-Shaalan on Wednesday demanded Shiite militants in the holy city of Najaf surrender within hours, or the Iraqi troops would launch a large-scale attack on them. "
World,"African regional leaders gather Wednesday, in Tanzania for a summit on Burundi #39;s peace process, but the recent massacre of Congolese Tutsi in a UN refugee camp is expected to be high on the agenda. "
Business, Monsanto Co. (MON.N) on Wednesday said the U.S. Justice Department has closed an inquiry into potential antitrust issues regarding a key ingredient used in its Roundup herbicide.
Business," Brown Shoe Co. Inc. (BWS.N) on Wednesday posted a 32 percent drop in quarterly earnings, hurt by slack sales from its children's unit, Bass wholesale business and Naturalizer chain."
Business," Brown Shoe Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BWS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BWS.N</A> on  Wednesday posted a 32 percent drop in quarterly earnings, hurt  by slack sales from its children's unit, Bass wholesale  business and Naturalizer chain."
Sci/Tech,German business software vendor SAP AG issued a warning to customers not to provide confidential information on the phone to people claiming to be company support staff.
World,Separatist militants kill four members of a Muslim family while police shoot dead a senior militant leader in Kashmir.
World,"ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece - Two U.S. men advanced to the final of the shot put Wednesday, hoping to make even more history at the ancient site that gave birth to the Olympics 2,780 years ago..."
World," In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering will not be as hot or big as expected, the Internet search giant slashed its estimated per share price range and reduced the number of shares to be sold by insiders..."
Business,Oil prices surged to a new high above \$47 a barrel spurred by concern for the safety of oil facilities in Iraq.
World,The decision was made today after the rebel cleric Moktada al-Sadr refused to meet with its first peace team on Tuesday.
Business,"When Internet search engine company Google, Inc., of Mountain View, begins to sell shares to the general public -- something expected to happen later this week -- the initial price is expected to be between \$85 and \$95 per share. The company had earlier ..."
Business,"China #39;s largest cell phone service provider, China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd., reported a 7.8 percent jump in first-half profits Wednesday as its number of subscribers rose by 23 percent. "
Sci/Tech,Intel has delayed its planned entry into the widescreen high-definition television (HDTV) market until next year. 
Sci/Tech,"The firm #39;s E-mail Security Intelligence report, which covers the first half of 2004, highlights the worrying trend of virus writers linking up with spammers; together they are creating a more refined threat to e-mail security. "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has announced the imminent availability of Host Integration Server 2004 in a bid to compete with IBM #39;s WebSphere. 
Sci/Tech,"Researchers in the field of cryptography have been successfully breaking the hash functions that are used to secure the privacy of electronic communications, threatening the integrity of digital signatures, according to a report on Slashdot. "
Sports,"Australia #39;s Olympic 1,500 metres champion Grant Hackett says long-distance swimmers are being robbed of their chance to shine at the Athens Games. "
Business, Oil prices surged to a new high above   $47 a barrel on Wednesday on evidence from major economies that  energy costs are not substantially slowing the economic growth  that fuels oil demand. Fresh threats by rebel militia in Iraq  against oil facilities helped underpin price gains.
Sci/Tech,"By LINDSEY TANNER    CHICAGO (AP) -- Men with prostate cancer that doesn't appear to have spread have better survival chances when they get short-term hormone treatment along with standard radiation, rather than radiation alone, a small study found.    Almost five years after treatment, six men in the radiation-only study group died of prostate cancer; none of the men who got combined treatment died of prostate cancer..."
Sci/Tech,"By MIKE SCHNEIDER     PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (AP) -- Until the electricity hums again and the debris is cleared, health officials are worried that there could be more deaths and injuries in Hurricane Charley's aftermath than during the storm itself..."
Sci/Tech," Several species of sea turtles in Malaysia could vanish in a few years, largely due to illegal poaching of the creatures and their eggs, scientists warned on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Ask science fiction fans about the future and no doubt they'll tell you it's full of flying cars.
Sci/Tech, Black holes are complex beasts. Among their mysterious traits are intense jets of matter that sometimes shoot out from the rotational poles at nearly light speed.
World," Democrat John Kerry on Wednesday planned to attack President Bush's proposal to withdraw 70,000 American troops from Europe and Asia as a threat to national security that could blunt the war on terror, campaign aides said."
Business,"  Google Inc., on the eve of pricing the second biggest Internet initial public offering, slashed the value of the sale almost in half amid the worst market for US IPOs in almost two years. "
Business,"Oil prices have continued their record-breaking run on Wednesday, busting through the \$47-mark amid concerns that demand will outstrip supply. "
Business,"US officials have expressed concern about the fate of Yukos, the Russian oil company. Yukos shares have dropped sharply in value since the Russian government demanded it pay nearly three and a half billion dollars in back taxes. Russian authorities accuse ..."
Business,"Dillard #39;s Inc. posted a narrower second-quarter loss Wednesday due to cost cutting, but missed Wall Street expectations by a whopping 15 cents per share. "
Business," US stocks fell at the open on Wednesday after crude oil pushed to a fresh high and Google Inc. slashed its initial public offering price, which appeared to dampen investor sentiment. "
Business," E*Trade Financial Corp. (ET.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a major online broker, on Wednesday said customer stock trading for the month of July dropped 1.6 percent from June as investors curbed their enthusiasm for trading stocks. "
Business," Brown Shoe Co. Inc. (BWS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 32 percent drop in quarterly earnings, hurt by slack sales from its children #39;s unit, Bass wholesale business and Naturalizer chain. "
Business,"Cendant #39;s (NYSE: CD) got many revenue streams, and apparently they all lead home. So perhaps it #39;s understandable to see the multifaceted company pull back from the pending sale of its mortgage business. Last month Cendant revealed that it was in talks to ..."
Sci/Tech,"KIJAL, Malaysia, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Malaysia, once a major breeding ground, is in danger of losing its ocean-roaming leatherback turtles as humans eat their eggs, trap them in fishing nets and encroach on nesting sites, scientists said on ..."
Sports," The US swimming team was slow off the blocks but is heading for home at full speed propelled by Tuesday #39;s dramatic relay victory, US women #39;s head coach Mark Schubert said on Wednesday. "
Sports,"Greek Olympic 200 metre champion Costas Kenteris, the focus of an Olympic doping scandal, has withdrawn from the Athens Games  quot;out of a sense of responsibility quot;. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  It began with Allen Iverson  The Answer, the captain, the leader of Team USA  forgetting about the fractured bone in his right thumb and courageously hitting the floor against Greece in full regalia. "
Sports,"THENS - The critical eye, firm hand and warm embrace of Bela Karolyi have molded women #39;s gymnastics for the past three decades, producing the perfection of Romania #39;s Nadia Comaneci in 1976 and the sparkle of America #39;s Mary Lou Retton in ..."
World,"BUJUMBURA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Police in Burundi #39;s capital Bujumbura fired tear gas at crowds on Wednesday, protesting against the massacre of at least 160 Congolese Tutsis at a United Nations refugee camp in the west of the country. "
Business," BellSouth Corp. (BLS.N) said on Wednesday its new labor contract had triggered a  #36;3.3 billion increase in its estimates of future retiree medical costs, reducing fourth quarter earnings by 3 cents to 4 cents a share."
Business,"Crude oil prices surged again Wednesday, rising above \$47 a barrel amid lingering concerns in supply from Iraq and Russia."
Business,The High Street bank could be facing legal action over the transfer sensitive customer data overseas to call centres in India.
Business,"Google cut its price range to between \$85 and \$95 a share, down from \$108 to \$135, valuing the company at as much as \$25.8 billion."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has delayed automated distribution of a major security upgrade to its Windows XP Professional operating system, citing a desire to give companies more time to test it."
Sci/Tech,"This isn't your typical, humdrum, slate-colored computer. Not only is the PC known as the hip-e almost all white, but its screen and keyboard are framed in fuzzy pink fur. Or a leopard skin design. Or a graffiti-themed pattern."
Sci/Tech,"Six days a week, teens crowd the Blue Screen Gaming cybercafe to hunt each other down with assault rifles inside virtual computer worlds. In these video game halls, nobody gets hurt. But real-life violence has flared around some of these businesses, prompting municipal crackdowns."
Sci/Tech,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who has sued many big-name drug makers for bilking the government with their drug prices, on Tuesday unveiled a Web site that allows consumers to compare prices at pharmacies in the state."
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. telephone and cable companiessaw the growth of high-speed Internet services slow in thesecond quarter to the lowest rate in a year, an industryresearch firm said on Tuesday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"In a sign that Google Inc. (GOOG)'s initial public offering will not be as hot or big as expected, the Internet search giant slashed its estimated per-share price range and reduced the number of shares to be sold by insiders."
Sports,Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms reach the final of the badminton mixed doubles.
World, Police defused a bomb in a town near Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's villa on the island of Sardinia on Wednesday shortly after British Prime Minister Tony Blair finished a visit there with the Italian leader.
World,"In a bid to keep protesters from disrupting the Republican National Convention, the Bloomberg administration is offering ""peaceful political activists"" discounts."
World,The World Food Programme is starting to airlift almost 100 more tons of food a day to Sudan's troubled Darfur region.
Business,"oogle today cut the estimated price range of its initial stock offering by about a quarter, to between \$85 and \$95 a share, valuing the Internet search engine company by as much as \$25.8 billion. "
Business,"BHP Billiton on Wednesday reported its highest profit ever as it beefed up production to meet rising demand from China that bolstered prices for its copper, zinc, silver and lead. "
Business," BellSouth Corp. (BLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday its new labor contract had triggered a  $3.3 billion increase in its estimates of future retiree medical costs, reducing fourth quarter earnings by 3 cents to 4 ..."
Business," The Pentagon has hastily reversed a decision to partially withhold payments to Halliburton, the biggest US contractor in Iraq. "
Business," Dillard #39;s Inc. (DDS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reported a narrower quarterly loss even after it cut costs, but a drop in same store sales caused the latest results to miss Wall Street #39;s estimates by a wide ..."
Business,"  Barclays Plc, the UK #39;s third  biggest bank, agreed to buy Juniper Financial Corp. from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for  $293 million in cash to help expand its credit card business in North America. "
Business,"Applied Materials (AMAT: news, chart, profile) shares were off two cents to \$16.05 in trading before the bell Wednesday and had wavered around break-even in late trading Tuesday after the results were announced. "
Business,"Nestle, the world #39;s biggest food and drink company, on Wednesday posted a first-half net profit of 2.84 billion Swiss francs (\$2.28 billion), up 0.02 percent on the year-earlier figure of 2.78 billion francs (then \$2.03 billion). "
Sci/Tech,"Rock bands have long prospered by living - and selling - images of hard living and brash poses. But sex, drugs and rock  #39;n #39; roll are no longer enough. The definition of cool for some acts now includes mobile phone ringtones. "
Sci/Tech," Several species of sea turtles in Malaysia could vanish in a few years, largely due to illegal poaching of the creatures and their eggs, scientists warned on Wednesday. "
Sports,"  Olympic sprint medalists Kostas Kenteris and Ekaterini Thanou withdrew from the Athens Games, overshadowing the fifth day of competition in which Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe will compete for his third gold. "
Sports,"  Things are clearly far from perfect for the US Olympic men #39;s basketball team. But now, perfection isn #39;t important. Victories are. Against anybody. "
Sports,"  Looking for answers to an offense that seemed out of synch, the United States finally found them. "
Sports,A tutu-clad Canadian who jumped into the Olympic diving pool after a competition was convicted Wednesday of interrupting the games and sentenced to five months in jail. He was released pending an appeal. 
World,PRIME Minister John Howard yesterday said his personal staff witnessed and backed his version of a sensitive phone call with former ministerial adviser Mike Scrafton over the children overboard affair. 
Business," Higher raw material costs and lower ice cream sales in Europe ate into Nestle's (NESN.VX) first half results, sending shares in the world's largest food group down over five percent on Wednesday amid concerns about its long term profitability."
Business," Higher raw material costs and lower ice  cream sales in Europe ate into Nestle's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NESN.VX target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NESN.VX</A> first half  results, sending shares in the world's largest food group down  over five percent on Wednesday amid concerns about its  long term profitability."
Business, ING U.S. Financial Services said it  will withdraw about  $5 billion from Janus Capital Group Inc.  funds by year end.
Sci/Tech,"The success of this year's Olympic games in Athens rides on the fruits of high-tech labor, no matter whether it's the security system, events results or studying sharkskin to build a better swimsuit. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World," It's been a rough month for hotel heiress Paris Hilton. First, her Hollywood Hills home was burglarized and now her pet Chihuahua, Tinkerbell, has disappeared..."
World," Yasser Arafat acknowledged Wednesday that the Palestinian Authority has made ""mistakes,"" but the rare admission appeared to be aimed more at deflecting criticism about his corrupt government than making real changes.    In a decade at the helm of the Palestinian Authority, Arafat has resisted attempts to get him to fight official corruption, reform the security services and relinquish some of his near absolute powers..."
Business," Shares of Air Canada  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AC.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AC.TO</A> fell by  more than half on Wednesday, after the Toronto Stock Exchange  said it was reviewing the company's stock to determine if it  meets listing requirements."
Business,"The Pentagon backed off its threat to withold its monthly payment of about \$60 million a month from a Halliburton subsidiary, which provides services for troops."
Sci/Tech," For more than a year, Apple Computers Inc. enjoyed singular success selling songs exclusively to users of its iPod portable music player. Now, it's got rival RealNetworks Inc. trying to lure iTunes customers away."
Business," Shares of Air Canada  (AC.TO) fell by more than half on Wednesday, after the Toronto Stock Exchange said it was reviewing the company's stock to determine if it meets listing requirements."
Sports,"American Kim Rhode rallied in the final rounds to win the gold medal in double trap Wednesday, staking a unique claim as the first and last winner of the Olympic event."
World," The international community is ""getting nowhere"" with the crisis in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, the US ambassador to the United Nations, John Danforth, said."
Sports," So much has changed in Alex Smith's life the past two years, he's still trying to sort through it all."
Business," OPEC oil producers and Chancellor  Schroeder of Germany, which is a prominent consumer, agree that  the remorseless rise in the price of crude has so far had  little impact on global economic growth."
Business," U.S. stocks were higher on Wednesday  as investors bought beaten down shares, even as the price of  oil jumped to new 21 year record highs."
World," England's marketing men must have been tempted to approach the manufacturers of Alka Seltzer, the country's favourite hangover remedy, about sponsoring the international friendly with the Ukraine."
World," Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr has accepted a peace plan drafted by the Iraqi National Conference, which would include laying down arms and withdrawing his militia from a holy shrine in the city of Najaf, a delegate told the conference Wednesday."
World," Shanghai's economy grew at a blistering 14.7 percent in the first seven months of the year, seemingly defying efforts to cool off China's economy amid fears of overheating."
Business,"GOOGLE, the web search engine, has slashed the price range on its eagerly awaited initial public offering to between 47 and 52 per share from 59 to 74 per share. "
Business,BHP Billiton #39;s record-breaking profit was driven by China #39;s seemingly insatiable demand for commodities. Picture:Bloomberg ...
Business,"As hurricanes go, Charley stirred up a lot of trouble. The storm will go down as one of the most destructive in history. But it also stirred up trouble on Wall Street, igniting controversy about whether or not it #39;s a good time to look at insurers. "
Business,"Dillard #39;s Inc. reported that its loss narrowed in the second quarter to nearly half of what it was a year ago, but it was still far more than Wall Street expected as the chain was dragged down by sluggish sales. "
Business,The Cox Communications (COX:NYSE - news - research) board formed a special panel to consider a take-private bid from the company #39;s controlling shareholder. 
Sci/Tech,Users of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are scheduled to begin receiving Service Pack 2 via automatic update starting today. But delivery of the Professional Edition has been delayed at least a week while Microsoft and its users grapple ...
Sci/Tech," Web surfers from Beijing to Berkeley have made Google their search engine of choice, but some of Europe #39;s institutional investors have gone sour on the dot com on the eve of its ..."
Sci/Tech, It #39;s a little early to tell which camera phone features will resonate with US users in the long term. Americans may never embrace picture and video messaging to the same degree that consumers in South Korea and Japan have. 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is urging Web designers to take more responsibility for content filtering, after forming a partnership with ICRA (the Internet Content Rating Association). "
Sports,"The Dutch rider, who was injured in a crash in the women #39;s road race on Saturday and was unable to defend her Olympic title from Sydney, climbed triumphantly to the top of the podium on Wednesday. "
Sports,Rafael Benitez #39;s Anfield revolution gathered pace today when the Liverpool manager unveiled one new signing and revealed he was close to completing a deal for another. 
Sports,"ATHENS  As the delay-plagued build-up to the Olympics illustrated, the Greeks aren #39;t exactly known for organization and punctuality. But now that stadiums, new metro lines, beautified city squares and a vast ..."
Sports,Jonny Wilkinson #39;s comeback schedule is set to intensify next week with the England World Cup hero targeting two games in six days. 
Sports,"AMARONECK, NY - Following a opening round 73 Monday, Barden Berry had a rough day, shooting an 83 in the second round of the US Amateur Championships on the West course at Winged Foot Golf Club. "
World,  Police defused a bomb in a town near Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s villa on the island of Sardinia on Wednesday shortly after British Prime Minister Tony Blair finished a visit there with the Italian leader. 
World,"TONY JONES: On a rare visit to North Korea, Australia #39;s Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today he #39;s held productive talks on efforts to end the reclusive nation #39;s nuclear program. "
World,"Human rights activists on Wednesday condemned the detention of a Hong Kong pro-democracy politician for allegedly having sex with a prostitute, and his sentencing without trial to six months of  quot;re-education through labor. quot; ..."
World,"Iran will strike the Israeli reactor at Dimona if Israel attacks the Islamic republic #39;s nuclear facilities, a commander of the elite Revolutionary Guards has said. "
World," British and Irish Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern were preparing to head to Belfast, hopeful of a breakthrough in the protracted deadlock over power sharing in Northern Ireland."
Sci/Tech,Cisco forged a partnership with Fujitsu wherein the Japanese company will market Cisco #39;s CRS-1 core router to carriers and large enterprises in Japan.
Sports, Pat Williams is a big man with a big heart and appetite. So imagine his dilemma when the Buffalo Bills were back to their bumbling selves at the start of this season.
Sci/Tech,"Effective search engine advertising goes far beyond simply bidding on keywords.  With both ads and landing pages, you have scant seconds to capture the imagination and clicks of a searcher."
World, Iraqi delegates to a conference  choosing a national assembly said Wednesday that radical  Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr had agreed to demands to end an  uprising in the holy city of Najaf.
World,Europes leaders were urged today to continue a ban on arms sales to China in protest against torture and human rights abuses. The call came on the eve of an 
World,A period of relative calm in the Gaza Strip was broken by a nearly hour-long battle between Palestinian militants and Israeli troops that left at least one Israeli soldier and one militant dead.
World,The secretary general of the United Nations fights a war on many fronts in his crusade to bring human rights and peace to the world.
World,"Hamas militants broke three weeks of relative calm in Gaza on Tuesday, setting off a bomb in what they said was an elaborate scheme that included a tunnel and a double agent."
Business," US stockpiles of crude oil fell by 1.3 million barrels last week, the government reported Wednesday, sending prices to another record high. "
Business,Banking group Barclays today took the first steps towards establishing its Barclaycard operation in the United States credit card market. 
Business,"Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s online purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the software. The car manufacturer has reportedly spent more than \$200m trying to get the system to work since it bought it in 2000. "
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Japan #39;s Seiko Epson Corp. said Wednesday it has developed a 12-gram flying micro-robot, the world #39;s lightest. "
Sci/Tech," BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- China Unicom announced Wednesday that it has severed ties with 45 Internet service providers (ISP) involved in the use of cell phones in pornographic business in the past month. "
World,18 August 2004 -- There has been renewed fighting in the Iraqi city of Al-Najaf between US and Iraqi troops and Shi #39;a militiamen loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. 
World,"Timing of new building in West Bank linked to political survival instincts of Ariel Sharon. In a move that caught both the international community and the Bush administration by surprise, the government of Israel Tuesdayissued contract proposals for 1,001 ..."
World,"MOSCOW, Aug 18 (AFP) - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and French President Jacques Chirac will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at his Black Sea resort residence at the end of the month, Interfax quoted the top Kremlin spokesman as saying ..."
World,"KHARTOUM, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Wednesday it was very concerned by Sudan #39;s lack of practical progress in bringing security to Darfur, where more than a million people have fled their homes for fear of militia ..."
World,"Pakistan on Wednesday offered huge rewards totalling Rs 6.5 crore for information leading to the capture of six most wanted terrorists linked to al-Qaeda, including a member of the banned Jash-e-Mohammad who is accused of masterminding two suicide attacks ..."
Business," OPEC oil producers and Chancellor Schroeder of Germany, which is a prominent consumer, agree that the remorseless rise in the price of crude has so far had little impact on global economic growth."
Business, The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission barred U.S. mutual funds on Wednesday from channeling brokerage commissions toward Wall Street firms based on their promotion of the funds' shares.
Business," Google Inc. slashed the size of its  closely watched initial public offering nearly in half to less  than  $2 billion on Wednesday, splashing cold water on what has  been touted as the hottest Internet IPO in years."
Business, The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission barred U.S. mutual funds on Wednesday from  channeling brokerage commissions toward Wall Street firms based  on their promotion of the funds' shares.
Business,Stock prices are lower in moderate trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 23 points in today #39;s early going. Losing issues on the New York Stock Exchange hold a 5-3 lead over gainers. 
Business,ATLANTA (AP)--Telecommunications firm BellSouth Corp. said Wednesday that the new terms of its tentative labor agreement will change how the company #39;s contribution to retiree medical benefits is calculated and will boost benefit expenses by \$3.3 billion. 
Business," McDonald #39;s Corp. announced Wednesday it would launch later this year a new  quot;contactless quot; payment option called MasterCard PayPass, which lets customers simply wave or tap the card to complete a quick transaction. "
Business,"BHP Billiton has delivered the biggest profit ever achieved by an Australian company - a \$US3.38billion (\$4.73billion) whopper, up 78 per cent on last year. "
Sci/Tech,"Hostilities started in late July, when Real cracked Apple #39;s FairPlay code, meaning songs bought from the RealPlayer Music Store could be played on the iPod - a move that went down very badly over at Apple. Real then decided to ratchet up the pressure by ..."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday August 25, Microsoft is rolling out the Windows XP Service Pack 2 to the new Windows Update site so the public can update automatically. For the majority of home users, it #39;s a case of Just Do It. The SP2 update adds security ..."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has unveiled today a new POWER5 system, the eServer i5 550, aimed at mid-sized businesses. The eServer i5 550 features a new Solution Edition, an offering now available with select software vendors. The new eServer i5 also delivers new capabilities ..."
Sci/Tech,KUALA LUMPUR: Computer Associates International Inc (www.ca.com) has announced a new technology model that aligns security management with business needs. 
Sports,"Forget democracy, sport and Grecian Formula 16. There #39;s so much more we need to steal from the Greeks -- immediately and maybe sooner. Cheese pies, for instance. Our No. 1 priority should be getting these cheese pies. Lovely, flakey pastries with the ..."
Sports,THE South Africans have called the Wallabies scrum cheats as a fresh round of verbal warfare opened in the Republic last night. 
Sports,"year old midfielder has been all over the back pages this week, following a reported bust up with Sir Bobby Robson   and one supporter had has enough. "
Sports, Jose Contreras tries to stay perfect in a Chicago uniform this evening when the White Sox continue their three game set against the Detroit Tigers at US Cellular Field. 
World,BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi delegates to a conference choosing a national assembly said Wednesday that radical Shi #39;ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr had agreed to government demands to end an uprising in the holy city of Najaf. 
World,PRIME Minister John Howard conceded yesterday a fresh inquiry into the children overboard saga would find he had lied. 
World,"At least six people died in Shikoku after heavy rains from Typhoon Megi pounded the western Japan island on Tuesday and Wednesday, officials said. "
World,"MARK Latham #39;s campaign to become prime minister has suffered an unexpected setback after the Labor leader was rushed to hospital suffering stomach cramps, forcing him to cancel all public engagements until next ..."
Business,"AT amp;T, the US telecoms group, and a team of subcontractors have won a contract valued at up to \$1bn to design, build and manage a secure IP-based global network for the US government "
Business, U.S. Treasuries turned tail on  Wednesday as recent hefty gains attracted a wave of  profit taking in an otherwise featureless market.
Business,Shares in Africa's biggest steel producer surge to a record high on the back of strong interim profits
Sci/Tech, Canadian wildlife officials warned visitors to Jasper National Park on Tuesday to be on the alert for cougars after one the animals attacked a five year old boy.
Business," Aber Diamond Corp. said Tuesday that world renowned retailer Tiffany  amp; Co. has sold its 8 million shares of Aber, and the companies have ended their discount sales agreement ."
Business," Intel Corp.  will  miss its 2004 product cost reduction targets because of a widely publicized string of product delays and problems, but those missteps are largely behind it now, the world's largest chip maker said on Tuesday."
Sports,_ Illinois confirmed Tuesday it is turning to Ron Zook to reinvigorate its struggling football program. The school scheduled an afternoon news conference to introduce the former Florida 
Sports,"The Zeeland native made the final ballot of 25 players to be considered by the Veterans Committee. The results will be announced March 2. Kaat, who could not be reached for comment, won 283 "
Sports,"Dozens, perhaps hundreds, of major league baseball players have taken steroids in the last few years. Yet no player has ever been suspended for steroid use."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco, the largest maker of computer-networking equipment, formed an alliance with Fujitsu to increase sales to Japanese telephone carriers."
Business,"The UK's Financial Services Authority launches a formal investigation into Citigroup's ""unusual trading activity""."
Sci/Tech," Online discount retailer eCOST.com said on Wednesday that it expects its planned initial public offering will price at  #36;7 per share, a reduction from its previously stated range of  #36;9 to  #36;11 per share."
Business,"Raise prices. Ease production. For weeks ahead of this week #39;s OPEC meeting, hawks in the organization have been talking tough about the need to keep oil revenues high - and lowering output."
Business," Google Inc. slashed the size of its closely watched initial public offering nearly in half to less than  $2 billion on Wednesday, splashing cold water on what has been touted as the hottest Internet IPO in years. "
Business,"China has agreed to step in and pay Russian rail fees to ensure that it continues to receive Yukos oil if the company is unable to cover the transport costs, officials at Russia #39;s rail transport monopoly said Wednesday. "
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A delegate at Iraq #39;s National Conference in Baghdad says a militant Shiite cleric has agreed to disarm and pull his forces from a shrine in Najaf. "
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission is expected to declare the initial public offering  registration of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.OQ</A> effective after 4 p.m.  (2000 GMT), sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday."
Business, U.S. stocks were higher on  Wednesday  as investors bought beaten down shares and oil prices eased  from the new 21 year record high hit earlier in the session.
Business,"With big tractors, big sales, and big earnings, Deere's hoeing a profitable row."
Business,"Switzerland's EndressHauser (International) Holding AG, a global supplier of process control systems, has migrated all its business applications from SAP AG to a mainframe running the open-source Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech," Compuware Corp. is accusing IBM of attempting to ""sandbag"" it with new evidence just three months before the software company's piracy claim against the technology giant is to go to trial."
World,Palestinian Authority Minister of State Kadoura Fares said on Tuesday that jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti may abandon his plan to run in the January 9 lection for the presidency of the PA.
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission is expected to declare the initial public offering  registration of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.OQ</A> effective after 4 p.m.,  sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday."
World,"Two of the Bush administration #39;s chief architects of the war on terror offered words of caution along with congratulations on Tuesday, a historic day for this one-time al-Qaida haven."
Business," The US Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to declare the initial public offering registration of Google Inc. (GOOG.OQ: Quote, Profile, Research) effective after 4 pm (2000 GMT), sources familiar with the matter said on ..."
Business,"Real is in a running battle with Apple, whose iTunes download store dominates with about 70 percent of legal downloading and whose iPod device for music storage is hugely popular. The iPod and iTunes were designed to work exclusively ..."
Business,The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have launched a criminal investigation into the financial accounting practices of network gear maker Nortel Networks Corp. just days before the company is set to release some of its restated financial results. 
Business,"HINGHAM, Mass. (AP) - Talbots Inc. said Wednesday its profit for the latest quarter edged up five per cent, boosted by higher sales and an income-tax gain. "
Business,"  Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s biggest bank, is being investigated by the UK market regulator over unusual trading activity #39; #39; in European government bonds earlier this month. "
Business,"WASHINGTON, August 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Fund managers this month boosted the proportion of assets held in cash to the highest level since March 2003 when a global stocks rebound began, said the Washington Post on Wednesday. "
Business," Insurer St. Paul Travelers Companies (STA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said a bankruptcy court approved a  $502.5 million asbestos settlement for all pending asbestos court actions against its Travelers Property ..."
Sci/Tech,"EPSON HAS ANNOUNCED that it has developed a successor to the FR  the world #39;s smallest and lightest micro-flying robot. The FR-II uses micromechatronics technology, and features Bluetooth wireless control and independent flight. It #39;ll go on show at the ..."
Sci/Tech,Norton AntiVirus 2005 #39;s claim to fame is that its Worm Protection feature borrows from firewall technology to block inbound ports so that you can protect yourself against worm attacks such as MSBlast. Its new QuickScan feature also scans your whole system ...
Sci/Tech,"Samsung #39;s latest phone offers streaming video and audio, including from major old media companies, along with a megapixel camera. "
Sports,"ATHENS All of Greece expected to see Costas Kenteris crowning its Games with a laurel wreath on his brow, his barrel chest swelling in his blue and white athletic singlet, atop the podium in the Olympic Stadium after successfully defending his 200- meter ..."
Sports,"The men #39;s single slalom canoe race ended with balled fists and shouts of joy for Stefan Pfannmller. But for Germany #39;s women, there was nothing to celebrate. "
Sports,"Vouliagmeni, Greece - Watch Leontien Zijlaard-Van Moorsel, think Hermann Maier. Awful crash, unlikely fightback, gold within days. Instant Olympic lore. "
Sports, The United States took gold and bronze in the men #39;s Olympic cycling individual time trial on Wednesday with Tyler Hamilton topping the podium and his team Bobby Julich finishing third. 
World,"BAGHDAD : Shiite militia leader Moqtada Sadr has agreed to disarm and quit a holy shrine in Najaf as demanded by Iraq #39;s key national conference, one of the organisers of the meeting said. "
World,"  The case against eight men charged with conspiracy to commit murder and carry out terrorist attacks was referred to the Old Bailey, London #39;s central criminal court. "
Sports,"US News, NEW YORK - A teenager from New York state, who just became the youngest US national chess champion since Bobby Fischer in 1958, says he is more sane than his troubled predecessor."
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster was activated from the injured list Tuesday. He had missed the first 17 games of the season after undergoing hip surgery in October."
Sports," With the dark cloud of steroids continuing to hover over baseball, it appears a tougher drug testing policy may be in effect by spring training."
Sci/Tech,"December 7, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- According to a report by internetnews.com, Microsoft (microsoft.com) has released the second community technology preview for SQL Server 2005."
Sci/Tech,"BusinessWeek has published a special report that asks  quot;Could Apple Blow Its iPod Lead? quot; That title is more sensational than the article itself, however, as "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft said Tuesday that it has released a near-final test version of updates to its Windows and Windows Server operating systems.
Sci/Tech,Lloyds TSB has tapped IBM as the key provider for its massive new VoIP infrastructure project. The new project will make Lloyds TSB the owners of one of the largest converged voice and data networks in Europe 
Sci/Tech,"Lucie Guo, motivated by the death of her grandfather in China before she was born, spent two summers doing research in a Duke University laboratory."
Sci/Tech,"security experts, including former government officials, urged the Bush administration on Tuesday to devote more effort to strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other online threats."
Sci/Tech,IMlogic Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to use honey pots to track malicious virus activity on instant messaging and peer-to-peer networks.
Sci/Tech,Dueling Cisco Systems Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc. are both jockeying for the spotlight on the high end of the routing market with announcements of new developments around their respective CRS-1 and T-series core routers.
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission is expected to declare the initial public offering  registration of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.OQ</A> effective after 4 p.m.  (2000 GMT), sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday."
Business," BellSouth Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLS.N</A> said on  Wednesday its new labor contract had triggered a  $3.3 billion  increase in its estimates of future retiree medical costs,  reducing fourth quarter earnings by 3 cents to 4 cents a share."
Sci/Tech,"In a report, it says the agency #39;s first try at building an enterprise architecture offers a partial foundation, but is lacking in several areas. "
Sci/Tech," Compuware Corp. said on Wednesday it has asked a US court in its software piracy case against IBM to levy sanctions on IBM for delaying release of critical evidence. Specifically, the filing asks the US District Court to order judgment in favor ..."
Sports, The United States proved there is more to their cycling team than Lance Armstrong by taking gold and bronze in the men #39;s Olympic individual time trial at the Athens Games Wednesday. 
World," The leader of a Shi #39;ite uprising in Iraq agreed Wednesday to leave a holy shrine encircled by US marines, hours after the interim government threatened to storm it and drive out his fighters. "
World,"Police in Burundi #39;s capital Bujumbura fired tear gas at crowds today, protesting against the massacre of at least 160 Congolese Tutsis at a UN refugee camp in the west of the country. "
Business," Google Inc. slashed the size of its  closely watched initial public offering nearly in half to less  than  $2 billion on Wednesday, splashing cold water on what has  been touted as the hottest Internet IPO in years."
Sci/Tech,<strong>HP World</strong> Execs try to respond
Business,"Frances AMF market watchdog slapped a one million euro fine on Jean-Marie Messier, the disgraced former chairman of Vivendi Universal , on Tuesday following allegations the media firm had published misleading financial information."
Business,"Auto maker Toyota on Tuesday entered into separate deals with rival satellite radio service providers Sirius and XM. Under its agreement with Sirius, Toyota will offer Sirius satellite radio service--either "
Business,"Sprint, the fourth-largest US cell phone operator, has started a \$3 billion network upgrade, with \$1 billion earmarked for a wireless broadband service to launch soon in selected cities, a Sprint executive said Tuesday."
Business,"European officials issued their harshest condemnation yet of the euro #39;s recent surge, in a joint statement after a monthly meeting yesterday."
Business,Crude oil fell to a three-month low on speculation that warm weather and increased refinery production have bolstered US heating-oil stockpiles.
Business,"America Online Inc., the nation's biggest Internet service, today began cutting 750 jobs, more than half at the firm's Northern Virginia headquarters, company officials said. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business," U.S. health officials, taking  another step to ease the season's flu shot shortage, approved  the importation of up to 4 million flu shot doses from Europe  on Tuesday for patients willing to sign a consent form."
Business," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> will  miss  its 2004 product cost reduction targets because of a widely  publicized string of product delays and problems, but those  missteps are largely behind it now, the world's largest chip  maker said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Mike Tyson is beginning to train for a fight in March, his first since being knocked out by Danny Williams in July."
World,Russian leader Vladimir Putin voices doubts over plans to hold elections in Iraq next month.
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  rose last week while refinancings surged, as 30 year mortgage  interest rates fell to their lowest level in over four months,  an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business,"The company impresses the Street with strong earnings, an optimistic outlook, and a toehold abroad."
Business,"If you're going to spend a lot producing a slick annual report, go all in."
World," Palestinians and Israelis have agreed in  principle to proposals aiming to end their conflict, Egypt's  official news agency MENA said on Tuesday."
World, Stunned residents picked their way through a wasteland of mud and rubble to leave storm ravaged areas of the Philippines as the government said it has run out of money to pay for relief services.
World,"Mohamed Yousif, Sudans minister of humanitarian affairs, dismissed widespread assertions of government involvement in a vicious militia campaign against civilians in the western region."
World,TDN- Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin was in Ankara on Monday for a state visit unmatched in the history of relations between the Turkish and Russian nations.
Business," Insurance payments to victims of Hurricane Charley are expected to reach  $7.4 billion, making it the second most costly hurricane to hit the United States, an insurance industry group said on Wednesday. "
Business," New applications for US home loans rose last week while refinancings surged, as 30 year mortgage interest rates fell to their lowest level in over four months, an industry group said on Wednesday. "
Business,"  A Colorado assistant store manager at Costco has filed a federal lawsuit, alleging she was passed over for a promotion because she is a woman. "
Sci/Tech,"German research firm Heise Security has issued an advisory for a pair of security flaws in Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) recently shipped Windows XP Service Pack 2 with a warning that attackers could launch malicious files from an untrusted zone. "
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks on Tuesday started a promotion that halves the price of its digital music offerings as part of a strategy to force its way onto Apple Computer #39;s popular iPod digital music player. 
Sci/Tech,DETROIT (AP) -- Compuware Corp. is accusing IBM of attempting to  quot;sandbag quot; it with new evidence just three months before the software company #39;s piracy claim against the technology giant is to go to trial. 
Sci/Tech,"Genevish writes  quot;According to an article in the Register, Microsoft and the Newham Council in London have signed an agreement making Microsoft the preferred vendor for the council, instead of the original hybrid MS / Open Source plan. The council was very ..."
Sports,"  Yuriy Bilonog won the gold medal in the men #39;s shot put at Olympia, the home of the ancient Games, by virtue of his second best effort after his last throw matched the leading mark set by US athlete Adam Nelson. "
Sports,"LISBON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Portugal captain Luis Figo said on Wednesday he was taking a break from international soccer, although he would not confirm if the decision was final. "
World,"Despite intimidation by the ruling Burmese military authorities, the National League for Democracy (NLD) members have continued the signature campaign with increased momentum calling for the release of all political prisoners including NLD leaders Daw ..."
World, The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is gearing up for the most critical stage yet of its operation to deliver food assistance to hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in the Darfur region of western Sudan. As the rainy season ...
Sports,"Christmas on the island of Sicily, New Year #39;s eve at the bay of Naples. Italy mapped out Tuesday a two-month-long journey for the 2006 Winter Olympics torch, which will cross "
World," U.S. trade officials said on Tuesday that former European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy would be a ""strong candidate"" to lead the World Trade Organization, but stopped short of formally endorsing him."
Business," Janus Capital Group Inc. said Wednesday it has finalized a  #36;226.2 million settlement with state and federal regulators over improper trading allegations, part of a scandal sweeping the  #36;7 trillion mutual funds industry."
Business,Parmalat issues proceedings against its ex-auditors over their dealings with the insolvent group before its near collapse
Sci/Tech,An exhaustive study of NASA #39;s options for repairing the Hubble Space Telescope suggests the currently planned robotic mission may cost too much money and might not be ready to fly before the vaunted observatory breaks down.
Sci/Tech,"Dell has cut prices on a number of products geared to enterprises. The PowerEdge 4600 dual-processor server price tag has been trimmed by about 22 percent, now starting as low as \$4,194."
Sci/Tech," quot;As more and more retailers try to cash in on the online music scene, things are becoming increasingly befuddling for consumers -- especially for consumers who stray from the Apple iPod fold."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla #39;s Thunderbird mail client has reached the 1.0 release point. I #39;ve been using Thunderbird when ever I #39;ve found myself on a Windows box for quite a while now and finally took the plunge on my Powerbook, finally walking away from Mail."
Sci/Tech,Graphics chip leader Nvidia announced Tuesday that it is working with Sony to develop the graphics processor for the next version of Sony #39;s PlayStation video game console.
Business, The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission pushed ahead on Wednesday with reforms of the   $7.5 trillion mutual fund industry amid scandals that have  shaken fund investors' confidence.
Business," Shares of Air Canada <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AC.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AC.TO</A> fell by  more than half on Wednesday, after the Toronto Stock Exchange  said it was reviewing the company's stock to determine if it  meets listing requirements."
Business," Parmalat sued its former auditors  Deloitte   Touche and Grant Thornton on Wednesday, broadening a  legal battle to claw back billions of euros from ex allies the  food group says helped drive it into insolvency."
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks has stepped up its music  #39;war #39; on Apple Computer--with results it clearly didn #39;t expect. 
Sci/Tech,Macromedia hopes to boost use of its Flash format for delivering streaming video with a new development kit. The Flash Video Kit allows users of the company #39;s Dreamweaver Web authoring application to add Flash video to their pages without using the full ...
Sci/Tech,Apple may be facing greater difficulties than previously thought in sourcing chips to power its high-end personal computers. 
Sports,"VOULIAGMENI Tyler Hamilton of the United States won the men #39;s time trial gold medal Wednesday, beating defending champion Viatcheslav Ekimov of Russia and another American, Bobby Julich. "
Sports," A Canadian man advertising an online gaming site, who broke security and jumped into the Olympic diving pool, has been given a five month prison term for trespassing and disturbing public order, court officials say. "
World,The vulnerability of world leaders to terrorist attack was starkly exposed again today by the discovery of a bomb near Tony Blair #39;s holiday villa on Sardinia. 
World,"BEIJING The collapse of North Korea #39;s economy has caused food prices there to skyrocket and created new groups of people who cannot afford to buy what they need to live, the World Food Program said on Wednesday. "
World, German investor confidence posted a surprise jump in December as relief over falling oil prices helped to offset concerns about the impact of a surging euro on growth in Europe #39;s biggest economy.
World,"European Union governments may impose tougher conditions on entry talks with Turkey in response to demands by France, Austria and Cyprus, a draft EU compromise shows."
Business," U.S. airlines have agreed to limit  flights into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to 88  arrivals per hour between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in an effort to cut  congestion that has slowed the whole U.S. aviation system,  federal officials said on Wednesday."
Business,"WASHINGTON Aug. 18, 2004  Federal officials have reached a temporary agreement to ease congestion at Chicago #39;s O #39;Hare International Airport that calls for a reduction of 37 daily arrivals by United Airlines and American Airlines, officials said ..."
Business,Italian food giant Parmalat is suing its former auditors over their dealings with the insolvent group before its near collapse last December. 
Business,"Telecommunications companies Swisscom AG and Telekom Austria AG are in talks over a possible merger, Swisscom said. "
Business,"Cox Communications Inc. is a step closer to going private, with the cable giant #39;s board of directors forming a special committee of independent directors to consider the Cox Enterprises Inc. proposal to take the company private in a \$7.9 billion buyout. "
Sci/Tech,"Two tiny moons orbiting Saturn -- each measuring around two miles in diameter -- are the latest discovery of the Cassini spacecraft. They are located between the orbits of moons Mimas and Enceladus, a surprise to scientists who thought such ..."
Sci/Tech,"Starting September 1, 2004, Microsoft will make available Host Integration Server (HIS) 2004 for companies that have been wanting to open their mainframe assets up to deeper integration with Windows-based servers, software and the promise of ..."
Sports,"MADRID, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Portugal captain Luis Figo said on Wednesday he was taking an indefinite break from international football, but would not confirm whether his decision was final. "
Sports,"AMSTERDAM, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Midfielder Edgar Davids #39;s leadership qualities and never-say-die attitude have earned him the captaincy of the Netherlands under new coach Marco van Basten. "
Sports,"US medal favorites John Godina and Reese Hoffa were eliminated from the shot put competition, ending hopes of an American sweep. "
Sports,"SCHINIAS, Greece (AP)  The early success of the first black Olympic rower on the US men #39;s team and his Navy officer partner was supposed to end Wednesday. "
World,"BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Anti-US cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and his followers are ready to leave the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf if American-led forces pull back from the holy Shi #39;ite site, an aide to Sadr says. "
World,"According to British cops he is Dhiren Barot to his father and Abu Musa al-Hindi to Al Qaeda. On Wednesday India-born Barot alias al-Hindi, along with seven men of Pakistani origin, arrested in anti-terror raids and charged with plotting radioactive, ..."
World,"A 39-year-old woman was savaged to death by her pet bull mastiff dog yesterday. Terrified elderly neighbours could only look on as the fatal attack, which started inside Carol Leeanne Taylor #39;s home in the Dunedin suburb of Caversham, spilled on to the ..."
Sports,"WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Zina Garrison was given a one-year contract to stay on as US Fed Cup captain, while Billie Jean King retired Tuesday as a coach for the team."
Sports,"Oxford regained the MMC Trophy with a hard-fought 18-11 win over Cambridge in the Varsity match at Twickenham. Jon Fennell kicked Oxford into an early lead, but a well-worked try from Fergie Gladstone saw Cambridge hit back."
Sci/Tech,The new portable video-game machine from Nintendo Co. is selling briskly in both the United States and Japan and the company is well on its way to reaching a target of selling 5 million units by April next year.
Sci/Tech,"Not content with eating into Microsoft #39;s share of the browser market with Firefox, the Mozilla Foundation has released an open-source email client to rival Outlook."
Sci/Tech,"The US government is not taking cybersecurity seriously enough and should spend more money and energy on the topic, a group of computer security firms said Tuesday."
Business,"Rivals XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio both have ventured again to the automotive industry in their latest efforts to land new subscribers, announcing separate distribution agreements Tuesday with Toyota Motor Corp."
Business,"VIENNA, Va. -- AT amp;T Government Solutions and its team of subcontractors have been chosen by the Treasury Department to build and deploy the largest civilian agency network, serving more than 1,000 domestic "
Business,"US market regulators are looking into whether a Jefferies Group Inc. (JEF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) trader violated rules that prohibit expensive gift-giving in a bid to curry "
Business,Health care giant Johnson  amp; Johnson is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire medical device maker Guidant Corp. for more than \$24 billion.
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc. slashed the  size of its initial public offering nearly in half to less than  \$2 billion on Wednesday, splashing cold water on what has been  touted as the hottest Internet IPO in years."
Business," U.S. stocks made gains on Wednesday as  investors bought beaten down shares, while strength in oil  prices pushed up energy companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>"
Sports,"Winter meetings kick off on Friday in Anaheim. BALCO aside, it #39;s been a quiet baseball offseason, but that #39;s about to change."
Business,"  Hurricane Charley will probably cost insurers  $7.4 billion, according to the first loss estimate based on insurance claims. "
Business,"MILAN, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Parmalat sued its former auditors Deloitte  amp; Touche and Grant Thornton on Wednesday, broadening a legal battle to claw back billions of euros from ex-allies the food group says helped drive it into ..."
Business,"  Barclays Plc, the UK #39;s third biggest lender by assets, agreed to buy the US credit card business of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for  $293 million to expand into the world #39;s biggest credit card market. "
Business,"Forget  quot;super-sized, quot; McDonald #39;s is going for  quot;super-fast quot; service. The nation #39;s largest quick serve restaurant chain is getting ready to test a system that enables customers to tap or wave the new  quot;PayPass MasterCard quot; on or near a specially equipped ..."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, broadband connections are reaching more than half (51 percent) of the American online population at home, according to measurement taken in July by Nielsen/NetRatings, a Milpitas-based Internet audience measurement and research ..."
Sports, The Canadian who embarrassed Olympic officials by jumping into a Games swimming pool during a diving competition wearing a skirt and advertising an on line casino has paid the price for his 15 minutes of fame. 
Sports,"LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ernie Els has set his sights on an improved putting display at this week #39;s WGC-NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio after the disappointment of tying for fourth at the US PGA Championship on Sunday. "
World,"LONDON (AP) - Eight suspects, including a man identified in the United States as a senior al-Qaida figure, appeared in court under heavy guard Wednesday as police investigated an alleged plot to commit murder and cause mayhem with chemicals, radioactive ..."
World,"GENEVA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - United Nations human rights investigators on Wednesday called on Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo to identify and hold accountable those behind the massacre of at least 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees. "
World,Five Palestinians were killed and other seven injured today at dawn in an Israeli air raid carried out by one Israeli helicopter at the house of a leading figure from the Islamic resistance movement ( Hamas) in al-Shuja #39;eya quarters to the east of Gaza. 
World,"Switzerland is to hand back to Nigeria SFr622 million (\$500 million) belonging to the former ruler, Sani Abacha, and his family. "
World,Mud continues to be one of the biggest obstacles to relief efforts in Sudan #39;s Darfur region. Heavy rains have washed out roads and airstrips and the rainy season is expected to last another month or two. 
Sports,Ross Lavery scored a try two minutes from the end as Oxford University defeated Cambridge 18-11 at Twickenham on Tuesday in another tight finish to the annual University rugby match.
Sci/Tech,Dell cut prices on some servers and PCs by as much as 22 percent because it #39;s paying less for parts. The company will pass the savings on components such as memory and liquid crystal displays 
Sci/Tech," web sites) is close to meeting all of the return to flight safety requirements set by Columbia accident investigators and should be able to launch a shuttle by May 2005, shuttle program officials said today."
Business,Google drops its price and shares offered. Its magic: turning the hottest IPO in history into a disaster.
Sci/Tech," Investors have unloaded on many software companies lately, such as Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT   News), Siebel (Nasdaq: SEBL   News), Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL   News), and so on. However, with the markets perking up this week, investors are a little more sanguine about the sector    at least for those stocks that exceed expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Physicists teleport particles of light a distance of 600m across the River Danube in Austria, the journal Nature reports."
Sci/Tech," Rising sea levels, disappearing glaciers in the Alps and more deadly heat waves are coming for Europeans because of global warming, Europe's environmental agency warned Wednesday."
Business,"Former President Bill Clinton helped launch a new Internet search firm that claims better results for its engine than Google (nasdaq: GOOG - news - people ). The firm is called Accoona, from the Swahili phrase "
Business,SUPREME COURT The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could lead to sweeping changes on how alcoholic beverages are regulated and sold.
Business,"Stocks inched higher Tuesday as investors saw the bright side of mixed economic data and rumors about big merger deals, including a report that consumer products giant Johnson  amp; Johnson is in talks to purchase a leading medical device maker."
Business,"China #39;s biggest computer maker said it is in acquisition talks with a major international technology company, a disclosure that comes amid reports it might buy IBM #39;s personal computer business."
Business,Three new stocks scheduled to begin trading this week - including Google Inc. #39;s highly anticipated initial public offering - slashed their expected price ranges Wednesday morning as the IPO market readies for a one-month break from trading debuts after ...
Business, Oil prices surged to a new high above  $47 a barrel on Wednesday on evidence that energy costs are not substantially slowing the economic growth that fuels oil demand. 
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) plans to expand a test market of five types of deli-style sandwiches to Louisville and three other cities, according to reports. "
Sci/Tech,"AOL (Quote, Chart) developers have rolled out a new version of its venerable Netscape browser, version 7.2. "
Sports,"  Olympic medalists Kostas Kenteris and Ekaterini Thanou quit the Athens Games, overshadowing the start of track and field events on the fifth day of competition. Venus Williams and Andy Roddick were eliminated from the tennis. "
Sports, American tennis sensation Andy Roddick #39;s Olympic dreams are over after a straight set loss to No. 16 Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in third round action Wednesday. 
Sports,"New York Yankees: First baseman Jason Giambi continued his upper body workout and ran in an indoor pool Wednesday, one day after mildly straining his groin. "
Sports,"ATHENS : Title-holder Venus Williams of the United States crashed out of the Olympic women #39;s singles tennis tournament here losing a third round tie 6-4, 6-4 to France #39;s Mary Pierce. "
World, Radical Shi #39;ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr has agreed to disarm his Iraqi militia and leave a holy shrine but only after a truce with encircling US marines. 
Business,The Starbucks competitor will sell its international franchise business to battle at home.
World," Palestinians and Israelis have agreed in  principle to proposals aiming to end their conflict, Egypt's  official news agency MENA said Tuesday."
World, The State Department is advising Americans traveling or living in Laos to take precautions and avoid areas likely to be hit by continuing violence.
Sci/Tech," Atari could have redefined guns and gas pedal mayhem with the much anticipated ""Driv3r"" (pronounced Driver 3), the latest installment in a series of bad boy driving 'n' violence titles. But there's nothing new here to see  #151; nothing new graphically, emotionally, or functionally in the way of game play."
Business, Credit Suisse plans to focus its  investment banking activities on high margin business and float  off insurer Winterthur in a long awaited revamp aimed at  boosting the earnings power of Europe's 10th largest bank.
Business," The U.S. economic outlook dimmed  somewhat on Tuesday after reports said business productivity  grew more slowly in the third quarter than first estimated,  labor costs rose and other indicators signaled softening  activity."
World," REAL, Philippines (AP)   Relief crews battling walls of mud and lashing rain to reach villages still isolated days after back to back storms devastated the northeastern Philippines have found 51 more bodies, taking the death toll to at least 740 people, officials said Tuesday."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. laid off an unspecified number of employees Wednesday at hundreds of Fleet Bank branches, a byproduct of the merger of the two banks, a company spokeswoman said. "
Business, The US Securities and Exchange Commission pushed ahead on Wednesday with reforms of the  $7.5 trillion mutual fund industry amid scandals that have shaken fund investors #39; confidence. 
Business,"LONDON (AP)  British bank Barclays PLC gained its first toehold in the US consumer banking market Wednesday, saying it would buy credit-card company Juniper Financial Corp. from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for \$293 million in cash. "
Business,WASHINGTON : Bankrupt United Airlines has agreed to appoint an independent party to manage its employee pension funds prior to September 15 in an agreement with the US Labor Department. 
Sci/Tech,Software maker Compuware has charged IBM with keeping back key evidence in a long-running legal battle over copyright and anticompetitive practices. 
Sci/Tech,BOSTON (Reuters) - When investors heard that Google Inc. had cut the price range for shares in its closely watched initial public offering they said they took it in stride and did not make any massive last-minute adjustments. 
Sci/Tech,"But Hurricane Charley intensified at an astonishing rate just a few hours before making landfall, and its eye wobbled off its forecast track and smashed ashore about 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of Tampa, killing at least 21. It became the most ..."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer may be facing greater difficulties than previously thought in getting hold of chips to power its high-end personal computers. 
Sports,"yler Hamilton and Bobby Julich showed that there is some depth to American cycling, winning the gold and bronze medals today in the men #39;s individual time trial at the Olympics in Athens. "
Sports,"Kosuke Kitajima won the men #39;s 200 metres breast stroke final at the Athens Olympics early this morning, but Australia #39;s Jim Piper was disqualified. "
World, The Bush administration reacted cautiously Wednesday to reports that the radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr had accept a peace plan to end fighting in Najaf. 
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP)  Pakistan published photos Wednesday in newspapers across the country of six terror suspects  including a senior al-Qaeda operative  it says were behind attempts to assassinate the nation #39;s president and offered a large ..."
Sports,"Baseball players and owners have made progress toward toughening rules on steroid testing, but there is still plenty of work to be done."
Sports," Christmas on the island of Sicily, New  Year's eve at the bay of Naples."
World,"against Mahmoud Abbas, a moderate backed by Israel and Washington as a potential peacemaker, a lawmaker said. killing one soldier and wounding four."
Sci/Tech,Tech and Toshiba today announced that they have developed a dual layer ROM (read only) disc that can store content in both the HD DVD and DVD formats.
Sci/Tech,"A teenager from the San Diego, California area has won The Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology for his  quot;Gyro-Gen, quot; a machine that produces electricity from ocean waves."
Sci/Tech, It's the Internet Revolution meets the Industrial Revolution: a new program that lets people design 3 D objects like car parts and door knobs in metal or plastic then order them online.
Business," A Vancouver based firm won #39;t sell 1.2 million doses of influenza vaccine to the United States after all, announcing Tuesday that it will sell the doses within Canada instead."
Sci/Tech,"Certainly you know by now that Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been released. As anticipated, some systems have had problems after installation of the new service pack. But many people report that their installations have been successful and without ..."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, a slim majority of US Net users are connecting via broadband. In July, 51 percent of America #39;s home online population was using broadband connections, according to a report from Nielsen/NetRatings. Before July, the ..."
Sports,"Competing under a flawless blue sky in the tree-lined grove devoted to Zeus, the European gold medallist equaled American champion Adam Nelson #39;s opening mark of 2.16 to capture his first major title on a countback. "
Sports,Kosuke Kitajima won the men #39;s 200 metres breaststroke final at the Athens Olympics on Wednesday to collect his second gold medal in four days. 
World,"ABUJA, Aug 18 (AFP) -- The Nigerian senate said on Wednesday it would ask its defence committee to consider a request by President Olusegun Obasanjo for permission to deploy some 1,500 peacekeepers to Sudan #39;s war-torn Darfur region. "
Sci/Tech," Google Inc., on the last leg of its race to sell shares to the public, is facing more rivals, large and small, trying to unseat it as the Web's most popular search destination."
Sports,Just last month USC basketball coach Henry Bibby said he was enjoying his job more than ever and getting ready for what he hoped would be a good season.
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN -- Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster was activated from the injured list Tuesday. He had missed the first 17 games of the season after undergoing hip surgery in October."
Sci/Tech,"Austrian researchers have teleported photons, or particles of light, for the first time outside a laboratory using the same technological principles imagined by <I>Star Trek.</I>"
Sci/Tech,"A detailed survey of ancient cave carvings at a site first discovered last year in Nottinghamshire, England, reveals the etchings may be some of most elaborate Ice Age art ever found."
Sci/Tech,"by Harry Bortman    In part 1 of this interview with Astrobiology Magazine editor Henry Bortman, planetary scientist David Grinspoon explained how Venus evolved from a wet planet similar to Earth to the scorching hot, dried-out furnace of today. In part 2, Grinspoon discusses the possibility of life on Venus..."
Sci/Tech,"By Davide Castelvecchi     Stanford University -- A string of recent discoveries in astronomy has left scientists with an unsettling realization: The stuff we know and understand makes up less than 5 percent of the universe. The rest has to be yet-unknown forms of ""dark matter"" and ""dark energy.""     At a time of momentous changes in our basic understanding of the universe, a new document outlines the essential role of particle physics in deciphering the laws of nature that govern dark matter, dark energy and more..."
Sci/Tech,Software maker says Big Blue kept hold of key evidence to delay a resolution to a long-running legal spat over copyrighted code.
Sci/Tech,Software startup hopes there's big money in little improvements to Microsoft products.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: UTStarcom wins Indian IP gear contract...Microsoft tightens Windows-mainframes link...Red Hat names new services executive.
Sci/Tech,Company hopes to boost use of its Flash format for delivering streaming video with new development kit.
Sci/Tech,"Company releases revamped version of server software for linking Windows servers to mainframes, other large computers."
Sci/Tech,"Kate Johnson will oversee global training, support and consulting services from the company's headquarters."
Sci/Tech,Firm may be facing greater difficulties than previously thought in getting hold of chips to power its high-end PCs.
Sci/Tech,"Company plans to use IP-based gear in network upgrade starting mid-2005, as it seeks to revive its prospects."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time ever, more Americans are seeking faster connections to access the Internet."
Sci/Tech,India's state-owned telecom provider signs \$8.2 million contract with the company.
Sci/Tech,"Two of the company's top engineers, who helped develop its flagship product, decide to start up their own operation."
Sci/Tech,Petition calling on Apple to open its music player to rival tunes becomes target of anti-RealNetworks brickbats.
Sci/Tech,"South Korean memory-chip maker Hynix Semiconductor Inc. announced Wednesday that it reached an agreement to construct a wafer fabrication plant (fab) to manufacture chips in Wuxi, China."
Sci/Tech,Security researchers inspecting a new update to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP found two software flaws that could allow virus writers and malicious hackers to sidestep new security features in the operating system.
Sci/Tech,"A German court is set to hear oral arguments in a trademark suit against Google Inc. next week, as the search giant faces yet another legal challenge to its AdWords keyword advertising program.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/ibmpseries;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9824455;9690404;u?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9473681;9688522;d?http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/campaigns/boardroom/index.html?ca=pSeries met=boardroom me=E P_Creative=P_InfoW_RSS"">Introducing IBM eServer p5 systems.</a><br/>Powered by IBMs most advanced 64-bit microprocessor (POWER5(tm)), p5 systems can run UNIX and Linux simultaneously. Learn more about eServer p5 systems.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Office Depot teams with HP to recycle your old electronics gear for free.
Sci/Tech,Wireless devices are being used to perform background checks at Boston's airport.
Sci/Tech,"Google, WebSideStory, Claria Show Negative IPO Trend\\The online advertising, search engine marketing, and web analytics markets may be booming, but for companies looking to go public, there has been a definite negative trend over the past month, with buyers not showing interest, or just waiting, during an otherwise down time ..."
Sports," Same starting lineup, same subs, same tactics. The U.S. basketball team may be an unimpressive 1 1 in the Olympic tournament, but coach Larry Brown won't do any tinkering for Thursday's game against Australia."
Sports, What a way to test a rookie quarterback: Give him his first NFL start against the defending NFC champions and their vaunted defense.
Sports, The Toronto Raptors signed free agent center Loren Woods on Wednesday.
Sports, The Cleveland Indians called up right hander Fernando Cabrera from Triple A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Sports, Paul Hamm (U.S.) won the men's  gymnastics individual all around gold medal at the Olympics on  Wednesday.
Sports, The United States proved there is more  to U.S. cycling than Lance Armstrong on Wednesday and Leontien  Zijlaard van Moorsel of the Netherlands became the most  successful woman in Olympic cycling history.
Sports, The United States broke swimming's  oldest world record to win the women's 4x200 meter freestyle  relay Olympic gold medal Wednesday.
Sports, Australia's Jodie Henry armed herself  with a world record while Michael Phelps targeted his fourth  Olympic gold medal backed by a Games record in qualifying for  Thursday's finals.
Sports,Paul Hamm of the United States won the gold medal Wednesday in all-around gymnastics.
Sports,Linebacker Ahmad Brooks missed his second practice after getting into an argument with Cavs Coach Al Groh during Monday's session.
Sports,"With one last attempt to win gold, Adam Nelson is called for his fifth consecutive foul, leaving him with a silver medal Wednesday."
World," The older the violin, the sweeter the music. And the Athens Olympics is proving the lyrics right as Martina Navratilova, Merlene Ottey and company are demonstrating the endurance of women with middle aged ladies defying perceptions about age and competition in nearly every sport."
World, Yukos scrambled to scrape together cash for a crushing tax bill by selling off one of its gas companies in the face of deep investor skepticism that Russia's oil giant could survive its standoff with the state.
World," An Israeli helicopter fired two missiles in Gaza City after nightfall Wednesday, one at a building in the Zeitoun neighborhood, witnesses said, setting a fire."
World," The United Nations' food relief agency is gearing up for a ""critical stage"" in feeding refugees in western Sudan as more people flee ethnic violence there and the rainy season peaks, U.N. officials said Wednesday."
World, An anti war group planning a massive demonstration the day before the GOP convention asked a judge on Wednesday to overrule city officials and let protesters gather in Central Park.
World," NEW YORK    Hundreds of thousands of antiwar protesters, abortion rights supporters, labor rights activists and anarchists are preparing to unfurl banners, march through the streets and rally in the parks, loosening a cacophonous roar of protest during the Republican National Convention."
World," A top Republican congressman has broken from his party in the final days of his House career, saying he believes the U.S. military assault on Iraq was unjustified and the situation there has deteriorated into ""a dangerous, costly mess."""
World," An Associated Press reporter and four other journalists shouldn't be punished for keeping secret the names of sources for stories about Wen Ho Lee, a former nuclear weapons scientist once suspected of spying, their lawyers told a federal judge Wednesday."
World," A radical Iraqi cleric leading a  Shi'ite uprising agreed Wednesday to disarm his militia and  leave one of the country's holiest Islamic shrines, but only  after a truce with encircling U.S. Marines."
World, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon confronted  Likud party rebels with a pledge to put the good of Israel  first Wednesday as he battled to avoid an embarrassing defeat  over his Gaza pullout plan.
World," BUJUMBURA/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers are  scrambling to avoid new bloodshed in the volatile Great Lakes  region of Africa following a massacre of Congolese refugees in  western Burundi, the United Nations said on Wednesday."
World," An Afghan Islamic cleric who died in  custody in Pakistan on Wednesday had signs of torture on his  body, an intelligence official said."
World,"An Islamic cleric arrested in Pakistan for suspected al-Qaeda links dies in custody, officials say."
World,"Physicists have successfully teleported particles of light over a distance of 600m across the River Danube in Austria, the journal Nature reports."
World," Eight suspects, including a man identified by the United States as a senior al Qaida figure, appeared in a London court under heavy guard Wednesday as police investigated their alleged plot to commit murder and to cause mayhem with chemical, biological or radioactive materials.    A prosecutor also said police were searching about 100 computers and thousands of files, suggesting a protracted investigation that could produce more charges against the suspects, who were seized in raids across England two weeks ago..."
World,"LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. - Cheese maker Bob Gilbert is struggling with his good fortune and his misfortune..."
World," Andy Roddick hit one last errant shot into the net and hung his head, his medal hopes over. A short while later, Venus Williams was gone, too..."
World," John Kerry, telling fellow combat veterans he's their ""true brother in arms,"" said Wednesday that President Bush's plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe and Asia would weaken U.S..."
World," The judge in Scott Peterson's murder trial dismissed the jurors for the day Wednesday, saying, ""There's been a potential development in this case.""   Judge Alfred A..."
World," Buyers put a positive spin on equities Wednesday, shrugging off rising crude futures as Google Inc. prepared to sell its stock in an initial public offering, albeit it at a far lower price than previously forecast..."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on Wednesday criticized President Bush's proposal to recall up to 70,000 foreign troops as a hastily announced plan that raises more doubts about U.S. intentions than it answers..."
World," Buyers put a positive spin on the equity markets Wednesday, shrugging off rising crude futures as Google Inc. prepared to sell its stock in an initial public offering, albeit it at a far lower price than previously forecast..."
World," The judge in Scott Peterson's double murder trial dismissed the jurors for the day Wednesday, saying, ""There's been a potential development in this case.""   Judge Alfred A..."
World,"Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr signaled that he would accept pleas to dissolve his militia and vacate the sacred Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, but asked for time for further negotiations."
World,"Chinese authorities detained a prominent, U.S.-based Buddhist leader in connection with his plans to reopen an ancient temple complex in the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia last week and have forced dozens of his American followers to leave the region, local officials said Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday,  as investors shrugged off record crude oil prices and bought  beaten down shares, pushing blue chips to close above 10,000  for the first time in 3 weeks."
Sci/Tech,"The average unpatched Windows PC lasts less than 20 minutes on the Internet before it #39;s compromised, according to data from the Internet Storm Center. "
Sci/Tech,A small Oregon-based company on Wednesday released a set of integrated add-on tools for Microsoft #39;s Outlook e-mail client. 
Sci/Tech, IBM mainframe software vendor Compuware is suing IBM for antitrust violations claiming IBM used its source code without permission. 
Sci/Tech,"  Seiko Epson Corporation ( quot;Epson quot;) has announced that it has successfully developed a lighter and more advanced successor to the FR, the world #39;s smallest and lightest micro flying robot. Turning once again to its micromechatronics ..."
Sci/Tech,Auto giant Ford Motor confirmed Wednesday that it is abandoning its Oracle-powered online procurement system in favor of technologies it had used previously. 
Sci/Tech,TERENGGANU : Malaysia has gazetted 60 hectares of land off the east coast state of Terengganu to help conserve the dwindling number of endangered sea turtles. 
Sports,"Give the International Olympic Committee credit. By virture of simply being in the room when the bullet slipped into the chamber, by holding the disciplinary hearing at which, on Wednesday, Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou completed ..."
Sports,"Athens, Greece, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Americans Andy Roddick and Venus Williams were shockingly eliminated in the third round of the Olympic tennis tournament Wednesday. "
Sports,"Today, there can be no argument. Attach an asterisk, because in this case the numbers lie. Vijay Singh trails by .1 in the Official World Golf Ranking system, but if you polled the players and the media, Vijay is The Man. Officially he ..."
Sports,ATHENS (Reuters) Britain #39;s Leslie Law has won silver in the equestrian three-day event individual behind Bettina Hoy of Germany. 
Sports," After winning world titles in both breaststroke events last summer while setting world records in each, Japan #39;s Kosuke Kitajima sat helplessly from across the Pacific last month as American Brendan Hansen broke ..."
Sports,"Beckham turned provided 10 minutes before the break after Gerrard had been felled as he surged forward, curling a free-kick to the far post where Neville rose to power a header straight at Shovkovsky. "
World,"OME, Aug. 18  The police defused a bomb today in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, the same town where Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had entertained British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie ..."
World,"Finally, the conflict in Darfur in western Sudan is a focal point in international diplomacy and media attention. This is the least to expect after months of bloody campaigns of murder, rape and dare I say, ethnic cleansing, starting as ..."
World,"ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - An Afghan Islamic cleric who died in custody in Pakistan on Wednesday had signs of torture on his body, an intelligence official said. "
Business,"UPDATED: Search engine darling Google (Quote, Chart) has slashed the price of its long-awaited public offering by about 30 percent to between \$85 and \$95 per share and plans to sell fewer shares. "
Business,"The bad news just keeps pouring in for mutual fund manager Janus Capital Group (NYSE: JNS). Yesterday, the Denver-based firm reported that European banker ING Group (NYSE: ING) will pull \$5 billion from its mutual funds, or ..."
Business,CHICAGO Italian dairy company Parmalat today filed a ten (B) billion dollar lawsuit against two auditors it accuses of overlooking fraud that nearly led to the company #39;s downfall. 
Business,"Despite a strong third-quarter performance from Applied Materials (Nasdaq: AMAT), a weaker fourth-quarter outlook has the chip equipment maker #39;s shares treading water today. "
Business,"TORONTO, Aug. 18  McDonald #39;s restaurants has announced an agreement to accept MasterCard PayPass, a new  quot;contactless quot; payment option utilizing radio frequency technology at select McDonald #39;s restaurants in the United States. Participating McDonald #39;s ..."
Business,"Vivendi Universal and its former chief Jean-Marie Messier have each been fined 1 million euros (\$1.35 million) for misleading financial information issued by the company when Messier was in charge, Messier #39;s lawyer said Tuesday."
Business," US jewelry retailer Tiffany  amp; Co. has sold its nearly 14 per cent stake in Aber Diamond Corp., part owner of Canada #39;s second diamond mine, Diavik."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission said on Wednesday that it declared effective Google  Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> registration statement for its initial public  offering."
Sci/Tech," In another blow to Microsoft, a government agency in New South Wales, Australia, signs a deal with Sun to migrate 1,500 users to the company's StarOffice productivity suite and Messaging products."
Sci/Tech,Automaker dumps Everest procurement system to revert to older technologies.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Macromedia offers Flash video tool...UTStarcom wins Indian IP gear contract...Microsoft tightens Windows-mainframes link.
Sci/Tech,German security company says it found minor problems in SP2; researchers predict more critical issues will emerge.
Sci/Tech,"Department store selling projection TVs via Web; will offer them in stores in the fall, with other devices to follow."
Sci/Tech,"Imagine a golf course that can sense rainfall, and adjust the automatic sprinkler system to delay a scheduled watering session or focus on parts of the course that didn't get as much rain as others. Or a hotel that can detect when a room is vacant, and turn off the heating or cooling systems in that room to save energy."
Sci/Tech,"The majority of Internet users in the U.S. have ditched dial-up, survey says."
Sci/Tech,"You Looking For Another Microsoft Outlook Tool\\Microsoft gobbled up Lookout the other week, an Outlook search tool, but You Software is introducing another option to finding one's way around Outlook - You Perform.\\With hundreds of millions of users around the world, Microsoft Outlook is the standard for business e-mail. One ..."
Sports," After falling onto the edge of the judges' table on the landing of his vault, Paul Hamm performed two of the most spectacular routines of his career to win the men's all around gymnastics title by the closest Olympic margin ever."
Sports," The judge in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case has loosened a sweeping gag order after objections from prosecutors, news organizations and attorneys for the accuser."
Sports," Keith Bulluck knows his answer to the question of how much is enough. Coming off his first Pro Bowl and All Pro season, the Tennessee linebacker could have played out the final year of his contract then become a free agent in search of more money. Instead, he signed a six year,  #36;36 million contract in March and remained a Titan."
Sports, Paul Hamm became the first American man  to claim the Olympic gymnastics men's all round gold medal on  Wednesday.
Business,"The brokerage watchdog NASD on Tuesday censured Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) and fined the financial services company \$275,000 for violating rules regarding sales of risky investments."
World," KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP)   The United Nations' food relief agency is gearing up for a ""critical stage"" in feeding refugees in western Sudan as more people flee ethnic violence there and the rainy season peaks, UN officials said Wednesday."
World, A radical Iraqi cleric leading a  Shi'ite uprising agreed Wednesday to disarm his militia and  leave one of the country's holiest Islamic shrines after  warnings of an onslaught by government forces.
World,Five soldiers appear in court in South Africa accused of robbing Zimbabwean deportees.
World,"An Israeli helicopter fires two missiles at targets in Gaza City, Palestinian witnesses say."
World,"After falling on the landing of his vault, Paul Hamm put on two of the most spectacular routines of his career to win Olympic gold, the first ever by a U.S. man."
World," Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr accepted a peace plan Wednesday for Najaf that would disarm his militiamen and remove them from a holy shrine where they are hiding out, according to a spokesman. However, Al Sadr wanted to negotiate how the deal would be implemented..."
World," The Securities and Exchange Commission granted final approval Wednesday to the paperwork required for Google Inc.'s initial public offering, paving the way for the Internet search giant to set a price for its shares and begin selling them after several stumbles and a last minute downward revision on the size of the offering..."
World," After falling onto the edge of the judges' table on the landing of his vault, Paul Hamm performed two of the most spectacular routines of his career to win the men's all around gymnastics title by the closest Olympic margin ever.    Needing a 9.825 on high bar, his best event, to tie Kim Dae eun of South Korea for gold, Hamm was dazzling..."
Business,"Palmolive Co. (CL) will cut about 4,400 jobs and close a third of its factories under a program aimed at fighting rising costs and focusing on higher profit areas such as oral care, the company said on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. trade officials said on Tuesday  that former European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy would  be a ""strong candidate"" to lead the World Trade Organization,  but stopped short of formally endorsing him."
Business," U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday,  as investors shrugged off record crude oil prices and bought  beaten down shares, pushing blue chips to close above 10,000  for the first time in 2 weeks."
Sci/Tech," A few decades ago, the earliest warning Floridians would have had of a hurricane would have been black clouds on the horizon. Now people are complaining after Hurricane Charley hit shore at a point just 60 miles off from the track projected by meteorologists."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle today introduced the latest version of its Business Intelligence product which combines information access, analysis, reporting, data integration and management tools into a standalone application."
Sci/Tech,"Thunderbird is touting its new features, like RSS news and blog reader integration into its e-mail client. Users can scan and sort through hundreds of headlines."
Sci/Tech,"December 07, 2004 - In an announcement made around the midnight hour earlier this morning, Sony Computer Entertainment and NVIDIA Corporation jointly confirmed that they have teamed up to create the graphics chip for Sony #39;s next videogame console."
Business,"CHICAGO : United Airlines and American Airlines have agreed to temporary flight caps at Chicago #39;s O #39;Hare International Airport to ease congestion at one of the world #39;s busiest hubs, federal officials said. "
Business," US stocks ended higher on Wednesday, as investors shrugged off record crude oil prices and bought beaten down shares, pushing blue chips to close above 10,000 for the first time in 3 weeks. "
Business,EVERETT  Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a two-alarm that destroyed a portion of a South Everett shopping center this morning. 
Sci/Tech,"BigFix, an enterprise security vendor, announced yesterday that its BigFix Enterprise Suite  quot;supports and simplifies quot; the deployment of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). "
Sci/Tech,"A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings. While the total number of home Internet users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the Internet are adopting broadband at a rapid pace, according to ..."
Sci/Tech,"Lawyers for software vendor Compuware (Quote, Chart) filed a motion with a US District Court in Michigan asking a federal judge to impose sanctions against IBM for producing source code two years too late. "
Sci/Tech,It #39;s instructing executive-branch heads to give priority to supercomputing and cyberinfrastructure research and development in their fiscal 2006 budgets. 
Sports,"  The final curtain fell Wednesday on a week long drama that has riveted this nation when Greece #39;s two top sprinters, swept up in a suspected doping scandal, withdrew from the Summer Olympics and competitions that might have ..."
Sports,"ATHENS : Kosuke Kitajima completed a sweep of Olympic breaststroke gold on Wednesday, capturing the 200m title in a Games record ahead of Hungarian teenager Daniel Gyurta. "
World, Iraq #39;s Defence Ministry has ordered Shi #39;ite militiamen in Najaf to immediately lay down their weapons and leave a holy shrine in the city. 
World,"Georgian officials reported four Georgian soldiers were killed in a heavy fighting, which erupted in the South Ossetian conflict zone late on August 18. "
World,"MEXICO CITY, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- A bloody riot Wednesday in the La Esperanza Jail, in Mariona, in the outskirts of San Salvador, left a toll of at least 20 dead and another 30 injured. "
Business," Intuit Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTU.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTU.O</A>, maker of  the No. 1 U.S. tax presentation software TurboTax, on Wednesday  posted a wider quarterly loss from a year earlier after taking  a goodwill impairment charge during its seasonally weaker  fourth quarter."
Sci/Tech," Software vendor Lindows Inc. formally postponed its initial public offering Wednesday, citing adverse market conditions."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Wednesday made available the latest builds of its 64-bit version of Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise, that each features a handful of new improvements including the Luna user interface, Windows Messenger, Windows Media Player, infrastructure support for Bluetooth, and the .Net Framework 1.1."
Business," The dollar was a little stronger  against the main European currencies but weaker against the yen  on Wednesday, with the Japanese currency rallying across the  board as dealers adjusted positions."
Sci/Tech,Google Faces Another Keyword Lawsuit\\Another lawsuit has been filed against Google because of the trademarked keyterms that companies bid for in the AdWords keyword advertising program.  Next week Google will head over to a German courtroom where it will continue to defend its technology against Metaspinner Media GmbH.\
Sports," Idled by a stalemate in contract negotiations, Pro Bowl defensive end Adewale Ogunleye can only wonder where he'll be come September."
Sports, Portugal were bundled out of the men's  soccer tournament at the Athens Olympics on Wednesday after a  humiliating 4 2 defeat by Costa Rica.
World, A radical Iraqi cleric leading a  Shi'ite uprising agreed on Wednesday to disarm his militia and  leave one of the country's holiest Islamic shrines after  warnings of an onslaught by government forces.
Business,"The government of Buenos Aires, the richest province of Argentina, says it wants to seize the safety deposit boxes of 35,000 alleged tax debtors. "
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Aug. 18, 2004  The Securities and Exchange Commission granted final approval Wednesday to the paperwork required for Google Inc. #39;s initial public offering, paving the way for the Internet search giant to set a price for its shares and ..."
Business,"Federal officials announced an agreement Wednesday to ease congestion at O #39;Hare International Airport by temporarily cutting 37 daily peak-hour arrivals by United Airlines and American Airlines, its two largest carriers. "
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug 18 - Moody #39;s Investors Service said on Wednesday it raised the senior unsecured debt rating of Dell Inc. (DELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) with a stable outlook citing the firm #39;s strong balance sheet and solid operating and financial ..."
Sports,Maybe all that talk from Andy Roddick and Venus Williams about taking the Olympics as seriously as a Grand Slam was just that: talk. 
Sports,  Paul Hamm overcame a fall on the vault to become the first American to win an Olympics men #39;s all round gymnastics gold medal. 
Sports,Australia #39;s dreams of an historic fourth successive three-day eventing gold medal ended in disappointment but there was still joy for the team when Andrew Hoy #39;s wife won dual gold medals. 
World,"If there are any democratic  quot;T #39;s quot; to be crossed and  quot;I #39;s quot; to be dotted, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat did not leave one undone during his keynote speech to MPs at his West Bank headquarters in Ramallah. Arafat looked rejuvenated and emphatic as he ..."
World,"August 18 (Bloomberg) -- A prison riot in the Central American nation of El Salvador killed at least 20 prisoners and wounded another 30, the Spanish news agency EFE reported, citing prosecutors. "
World,PRIME Minister John Howard is insisting he has not deliberately misled the Australian public over the children overboard affair. 
World,The Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (ZESN) has welcomed the adoption of guidelines for holding democratic elections at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Mauritius this week. 
Business,"Marie Messier, the former chief of Vivendi Universal SA who is under investigation for alleged fraud and stock manipulation, was fined 1 million euros ( $1.3 million) by French regulator Autoritee des Marches Financiers."
Business," China #39;s biggest computer maker said Tuesday it is in acquisition talks with a major international technology company, a disclosure which comes amid reports it might buy IBM Corp."
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.OQ</A> on  Wednesday got the green light to go ahead with a downsized  version of its much-hyped initial public offering, meaning its  shares could debut on Nasdaq as soon as Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Over the last several weeks, NewsFactor has looked at ten of the market's best known and most sought after business computers. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. The difficult part is finding the one that strikes the best balance between merits and flaws."
Sci/Tech, Most industry observers agree that the CRM software market is picking up speed this year and will continue to do so next year. And most also agree that venture capitalists have been waiting for several years to make their next moves regarding the startups they have backed through the thin years.
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Nursing home residents who take daily doses of vitamin E appear to be less likely to develop certain respiratory infections, a new study finds.    The protective effect was most pronounced with upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold..."
Sci/Tech,"Ford Motor Co. has decided to stop work on a major procurement software system built around Oracle's 11i E-Business Suite of apps and plans to move back toward its original custom-written, mainframe-based applications."
Sci/Tech,"There were an estimated 63 million broadband users, or 51 of all home Internet users, last month compared with 61.3 million dial-up users, 49 of the total, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc."
Sci/Tech,FedEx Kinko's yesterday launched a Web-based tool geared toward mobile professionals and small businesses that allows Microsoft Windows users to connect to FedEx Kinko's printing centers.
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to save money, Sun Microsystems is postponing its SunNetwork 2004 San Francisco user conference and may merge the event with its JavaOne 2005 developer conference, set for next June."
Sci/Tech,Security researchers found two software flaws in the Windows XP Service Pack 2 that could allow virus writers and malicious hackers to sidestep new security features in the operating system.
Sci/Tech,"At HP World this week, company officials scrambled to reassure customers that it is working hard to fix its order processing problems by the end of this month."
Sci/Tech,"IT managers and contract specialists often fail to include important criteria in final tech deals, such as performance promises made by vendors during the request for proposals process, said negotiation experts at an IBM Share conference."
Sci/Tech,"Netscape Communications yesterday released Netscape 7.2, which is based on Version 1.7 of Mozilla, the most recent version of the Mozilla Internet application suite."
Sci/Tech,SAP AG is warning customers not to provide confidential information on the phone to people claiming to be company support staff.
Sci/Tech,"By MARK JEWELL     BOSTON (AP) -- A new generation of robotic vacuums is ready to do battle with dirt, dust and dog hair with more cleaning power and cunning than their ancestors could muster.     Faced with the usual obstacles - furniture, stairs, low-hanging bed skirts and stray socks - they intelligently and acrobatically extricate themselves from most tight spots and largely avoid getting stuck or sucking in what they shouldn't..."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's right wing Likud party voted Wednesday to bar a coalition with center left Labor that he seeks to advance his Gaza withdrawal plan, according to early returns."
World," The United Nations said on Wednesday it was concerned by Sudan's lack of progress in bringing security to Darfur, where more than a million people have fled their homes for fear of militia attack."
World," TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel  Sharon's right-wing Likud party voted Wednesday to bar a  coalition with center-left Labor that he seeks to advance his  Gaza withdrawal plan, according to early returns."
Business, Medtronic Inc. (MDT.N) on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine.
Business, Google Inc. said on Wednesday that the  auction has closed for its initial public offering.
Sports, Colorado wide receiver Jeremy Bloom decided Wednesday to keep fighting the NCAA for the right to accept commercial ski endorsements while playing college football.
World," U.S. forces killed more than 50 Shi'ite militiamen Wednesday in a significant advance into a Baghdad suburb that is a powerbase for radical cleric Moqtada al Sadr, the military said."
World,The standoff at one of Islam's holiest shrines parallels one at the Church of the Nativity in 2002.
World,Eight alleged terrorists were charged in Britain this week. One was caught with detailed plans of several US buildings.
Business," The rules on what executives may and may not say during the run up to launching a company onto the public markets need a  quot;good, hard look, quot; the top US securities regulator said on Wednesday. "
Business,"NEW YORK, August 18 (New Ratings)  Crude oil prices reached new record high levels today, following the US Energy Department report regarding the expanded operations by the US refineries and increased gasoline demand for this year. "
Business,"Hundreds of branch employees at Fleet Bank, one of the largest banks in Philadelphia and now part of Bank of America, are being laid off Wednesday across the Northeast. "
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intuit Inc. (INTU.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , maker of the No. 1 US tax presentation software TurboTax, on Wednesday posted a wider quarterly loss from a year earlier after taking a goodwill impairment charge during its ..."
Business,"The SEC hurdle had been closely watched after Google made some missteps after announcing its intention to go public, including possibly violating the quiet period regulations. At the market close, the Dow had climbed 110.32 ..."
Business,"LONDON, August 18 (New Ratings)  The insolvent Italian dairy food product company, Parmalat Finanziaria SpA (PAF.FSE), filed a lawsuit against its former auditors, Deloitte  amp; Touche and Grant Thornton, today, seeking damages of at least \$10 billion. "
Business,Volkswagen workers in Mexico have gone on strike after rejecting a wage increase offered by company management. 
Business,"CHICAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Shares of Synovis Life Technologies Inc.(SYNO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) tumbled 13 percent on Wednesday after the company reported a drop in quarterly net income and withdrew its annual and fourth-quarter outlook, citing ..."
Sci/Tech,Last week Microsoft finally released the much-anticipated Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP. This update represents a fundamental change in many aspects of Windows XP security and could reasonably be called the next release of Windows XP as much as a ...
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Despite four years in production and an investment of millions of dollars, Ford Motor Co. is pulling the plug on a major procurement software system built around Oracle Corp. #39;s 11i E-Business Suite of applications. "
Sci/Tech,Scientists warn that the Malaysian populations of several species of sea turtles are on the brink of collapse and could disappear without urgent action to eliminate poaching and other dangers. 
Sports,  Paul Hamm out scored South Korean Kim Dae Eun in the final exercise to become the first US gymnast to win the all round men #39;s title at an Olympic Games. 
Sports,"OLYMPIA  Amid the olive trees and just past the ancient ruins, on a hillside bathed in an unrelenting Mediterranean sun, 15,000 spectators from around the world converged on this little town to watch 12 men and 12 women compete in the shot put at the ..."
Sports,"A total of 21 gold medals will be awarded on Wednesday at the Athens Olympics. Day five medals already awarded include archery, boating and shooting events, as well as judo, cycling, and weightlifting. "
World,If the agreement is fulfilled  and al-Sadr has made contradictory statements in the past  it would resolve a crisis that had angered many of Iraq #39;s majority Shiites and threatened to undermine the fledgling interim government of Prime Minister ...
World,"A Moroccan accused of helping the Sept. 11 suicide hijackers was part of a group that raged against the United States  quot;because it defends Israel quot; and himself approved of Hitler #39;s extermination of the Jews, witnesses testified Wednesday. "
Business,Speculation spreads that China's biggest computer maker will buy IBM's PC business. Also:  Clinton attends launch of Chinese search engine powered by AI   hellip;.  A new DVD can play on old and new HD technology   hellip;. and more.
Business, Oil prices fell more than a dollar to a  three month low on Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped demand  in the heavy energy consuming U.S. northeast.
Sci/Tech,The retailer trots out a portable PC for less than \$600. Is it getting ready for a laptop push for the holidays?
Sports, Paul Hamm etched his name into the  record books as he became the first American man to win the  Olympic gymnastics all round crown Wednesday.
World," Egypt raised the possibility Tuesday of returning an ambassador to Israel soon, according to the official Mena news agency, a move that would signal a revival of full diplomatic ties after a four year break."
Sports, Tiger Woods already lost out on the majors. Next up could be his No. 1 ranking.
Sci/Tech,Nvidia Corp. and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) said Tuesday that the two companies are working together to deveop a graphics subsystem for Sony #39;s next-generation video-game console.
Sci/Tech,An anonymous reader writes  quot;Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0 is now available for download on Mozilla #39;s FTP server. quot; Here is the press release announcing the release.
Sci/Tech,"NASA is hoping techniques that would enable a crew to repair damages to a space shuttle in flight will be ready for the shuttle #39;s planned May 2005 return to space, officials with the agency said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 7 - Trend Micro has announced the availability of Trend Micro Mobile Security, providing antivirus and anti-spam protection for SMS messaging customers using data-centric mobile phones and PDAs."
Business,"US regulators approve documents relating to Google's flotation, clearing the way for its market debut."
Business,"Workers at a Volkswagen factory in Mexico, which manufactures VW's New Beetle model, have gone on strike over pay."
World," LONDON (AP)   More than 50 people were rescued by a naval helicopter Wednesday after two landslides caused by heavy rain trapped their vehicles on a highway in Scotland, police said."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  Likud party voted on Wednesday to bar him from forming a  coalition with the Labour opposition, an embarrassing blow that  complicates his plan to withdraw from occupied Gaza."
Business,"Sprint Corp. said Tuesday it reached multi-year agreements totaling \$3 billion with Lucent Technologies Inc., Motorola Inc. and Nortel Networks Corp."
Business,"  Hurricane Charley will likely cost insurers at least  $7.4 billion, according to the Insurance Institute, an industry trade group that based its estimate on initial claims data from Florida residents and businesses. "
Business," Medtronic Inc. (MDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine. "
Business,"Gone are the days when coyness ruled the marketing of the drug that helps the condition that men find hard to talk about. In a Madison Avenue dream situation, Viagra is facing some stiff competition in a three-way battle for ..."
Business,based Ampco System Parking has received a multi year contract renewal with Austin Bergstrom International Airport. 
Sci/Tech,"HILTON HEAD, SC  Hurricane Charley demonstrated last weekend why some of the nation #39;s most vulnerable folk - the ill, the disabled, and the frail elderly - should think twice before taking up residence in the most dangerous parts of ..."
Sports," Tyler Hamilton #39;s greatest ride capped the finest Olympic day for US cycling, which won three of the six medals awarded in Wednesday #39;s road time trials   surpassing its two total road medals won since the 1984 Games in Los ..."
Sports, Paul Hamm etched his name into the record books as he became the first American man to win the Olympic gymnastics all round crown Wednesday. 
Sports,"Nicole Cooke could ride in four or more Olympics but the pain of her first will always be with her. After finishing just outside the medal placings in Sunday #39;s road race, the Welsh cyclist put herself through another half-hour of sun-baked agony in the ..."
Sports,The United States has shattered a 17-year-old world record in the women #39;s Olympic 800-meter freestyle relay. 
Sports,Wanted man Andy Reid did his market value no harm by grabbing his first Republic of Ireland goal against Bulgaria at Lansdowne Road tonight. 
World,Iraq #39;s rebel Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr accepted a peace plan to lay down arms and join a Baghdad conference forming an interim national assembly. 
World," Hamid Karzai was sworn in as  Afghanistan's first popularly elected president Tuesday,  promising to bring peace to the war torn nation and end the  economy's dependence on narcotics."
World," Four Palestinian militants and an Israeli  soldier were killed Tuesday in the heaviest Gaza fighting since  Yasser Arafat's death, raising the prospect that renewed  violence could complicate a vote for his successor."
World, Ukraine's outgoing leader denied  on Tuesday he had agreed on concessions with his opponents to  end a crisis that has plunged the country into turmoil and  driven a wedge between Russia and the West.
Business," Shares of Synopsys Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SNPS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SNPS.O</A>  tumbled on Wednesday after the semiconductor design software  maker reported lower third quarter net income and said  fourth quarter earnings and revenues would be below Wall Street  estimates."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices dropped on  Wednesday as the market succumbed to profit taking after  racking up sizable gains over the past month.
Sci/Tech," Intuit Inc., the maker of TurboTax tax preparation software and QuickBooks accounting programs, posted a wider loss in its latest quarter on acquisition related expenses."
World," The number of US soldiers killed in combat in Iraq neared 1,000 after a spike in violence, as Prime Minister Iyad Allawi prepared for talks in Moscow aimed at reviving business ties despite Russia #39;s opposition to the US led war."
Sci/Tech,"Cell phones and special network let officials, reporters access info on event results, medal counts, event cancellations and the like."
Sci/Tech,The retailer trots out a bargain portable PC that packs Wi-Fi. Is it getting ready for a laptop push for the holidays?
Sci/Tech,The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday gave its approval for Google to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO).
World," The FBI anticipates violent protests at the upcoming Republican National Convention in New York but does not have enough evidence to move against any group or person, the bureau's top terrorism official said Wednesday."
World,"Former US army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins, who deserted to North Korea (news - web sites) four decades ago, said he decided to turn himself in to the US military and risk jail for the sake of his North Korean-born daughters, whom he feared might be "
World,"Finland has kept its place at the top of a survey measuring teenagers #39; educational skills, with schools in some Asian countries also among the best performers."
Business," quot;We #39;ve worked hard to balance the need to provide vibrant air service and grow the economy with the need to clear the skies over O #39;Hare, quot; said Mineta.  quot;The process worked, yielding substantial reductions that will produce results for the ..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft chalked up a couple of government contract wins in the UK this week. But while Redmond touts total cost of ownership studies (TCO), an open source consultant says the numbers don #39;t add up. "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Wednesday made available the latest builds of its 64-bit version of Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise, that each features a handful of new improvements including the Luna user interface, Windows Messenger, Windows ..."
Sports,  Kevin Kuranyi scored a hat trick as Germany began life under new coach Juergen Klinsmann with a 3 1 win in a friendly against Austria. 
Sports,"GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - Szabolcs Huszti scored two goals as Hungary defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday in an international friendly. "
World, A radical Iraqi cleric leading a Shi #39;ite uprising has agreed to disarm his militia and leave one of the country #39;s holiest Islamic shrines after warnings of an onslaught by government forces. 
World,"As Australians watch their country #39;s flag being raised yet again in Athens, it can be imagined that no one is more pleased, nor more relieved, than Prime Minister John Howard, writes The Dominion Post in an editorial. "
World," A North Carolina man who deserted the U.S. Army for North Korea nearly 40 years ago was greeted by cheering crowds Tuesday in his wife's hometown on a remote island in northern Japan, where he said he plans to live his ""remaining days."""
World," More than 50 people were airlifted to safety after landslides caused by violent rain trapped cars on a road in Scotland, just days after flash floods devastated a tourist village in southwest England."
World," The Bush administration is supporting the Iraqi government as it uses diplomacy and the threat of force to oust radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr's militia from a holy shrine in Najaf. At the same time, it is trying to steer clear of becoming the target of an angry Muslim world."
Business," Shares of Synopsys Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SNPS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SNPS.O</A>  tumbled on Wednesday after the semiconductor design software  maker reported lower third quarter net income and said  fourth quarter earnings and revenues would be below Wall Street  estimates."
Sports, Earl Snyder grew up rooting for Red Sox outfielder Ellis Burks. Now he's sitting next to him.
World, The Bush administration reacted suspiciously Wednesday to reports that the radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr had accepted a peace plan to end fighting in Najaf.
World," In a surprise move Wednesday, the judge in Scott Peterson's murder trial postponed the cross examination of Peterson's former mistress and sent the jury home early because of a ""potential development.""   Judge Alfred A..."
World," Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture attractively valued shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 2 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much anticipated initial public offering of stock. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 110 points..."
World,"SARASOTA, Fla. - The devastation brought on by Hurricane Charley has been especially painful for an elderly population that is among the largest in the nation..."
World," Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr accepted a peace plan Wednesday that would disarm his militia and remove them from their hideout in a revered shrine, raising hopes of resolving a crisis that has angered many of Iraq's majority Shiites and threatened to undermine the fledgling interim government.    But al Sadr has made contradictory statements in the past, and aides to the cleric said he still wanted to negotiate details of the deal to end two weeks of fighting between his forces and U.S. led troops..."
World," With his medal hopes all but gone after he hit the judges' table on his vault landing, Paul Hamm performed two of the most spectacular routines of his career to win the men's all around gymnastics title by the closest Olympics margin ever.   ""I'm happy right now..."
World," A federal judge held five reporters in contempt Wednesday for refusing to identify their sources for stories about Wen Ho Lee, a former nuclear weapons scientist once suspected of spying.    U.S..."
World, Key players in the search for Middle East peace have reached understanding on a plan that could lead to a comprehensive settlement.
Sports, Major League Baseball players and owners are currently meeting to hammer out a deal that would toughen rules on steroid testing in baseball.
Sci/Tech,Sony and nVidia are to co-develop a graphics engine to power graphics cards and entertainment consoles. The chip will be used in nVidia #39;s GeForce cards which will power forthcoming consumer devices from Sony 
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. on Monday introduced a standalone business intelligence product that #39;s designed to address a large portion of an enterprise #39;s analytical requirements, including information access "
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation today officially launched the Thunderbird email program - a companion to the Firefox Web browser. If you #39;re on a POP3 or IMAP email server, check out Thunderbird."
Business,news analysis Google #39;s decision to cut back its public offering by as much as 30 percent represents a stinging rebuke for a deal once heralded as a surefire windfall not only for the company but the technology industry at large. 
Business,"ARIS, Aug. 18 - Oil prices climbed above \$47 a barrel today, setting yet another record, after figures showed supplies in the United States were down for a third consecutive week while a report from OPEC highlighted the threat of high oil ..."
Business,"CHICAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - US airlines have agreed to limit flights into Chicago #39;s O #39;Hare International Airport at peak periods to stem record delays that have slowed aviation nationwide, federal officials said on Wednesday. "
Sci/Tech," More than half of all US residential Internet users reached the Web via fast broadband connections in July, outpacing use of slower, dial up connections for the first time, market researcher Nielsen//NetRatings said on ..."
Sci/Tech,"AUSTIN (Texas) - It is not your typical, humdrum, slate-coloured computer. Not only is the PC known as the  #39;hip-e #39; almost all white, but its screen and keyboard are framed in fuzzy pink fur. Or a leopard skin design. Or a graffiti-themed pattern. "
Sports,David Beckham admitted England needed to prove a point by beating Ukraine in Wednesday night #39;s friendly at St James #39; Park. 
Sports,David Marshall  The Celtic goalkeeper continued his rapid rise to fame with his first international start. Blameless at the penalty and was given no chance with Hustzi #39;s stunning second. Unlucky to have Pressley #39;s attempted clearance cannon off him ...
Sports,  Andy Pettitte #39;s frustrating season officially came to an end Wednesday when the Houston Astros announced that the left hander will undergo surgery to repair the torn flexor tendon in his left elbow. 
World,NEW YORK : US share prices surged on Wednesday as bargain hunting and news of a peace deal in the Iraqi city of Najaf overcame all-time high oil prices and weak demand for the Google share float. 
World,France #39;s Roman Catholic Church has reported a 1.3m-euro deficit (\$1.6m) from a visit by the Pope to the southern shrine of Lourdes. 
Sci/Tech,Five new moons have been discovered orbiting the giant planet Neptune.
Sci/Tech,"Subscribers of the company's Net phone service can get information on park locations, public transit, and so on."
Sports," Looking to rebound after poor showings in Euro 2004, England and Germany won tuneup games Wednesday in preparation for qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup."
Sports, Miami Dolphins receiver David Boston pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges of assaulting a ticket agent at the Burlington International Airport in October.
Sports,The Orioles learn Wednesday that outfielder Jerry Hairston will be lost for the season with a broken left ankle.  Hairston was injured crashing into the outfield wall Tuesday night.
Business," Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it was asking permission to buy back debt from about 10 percent of its bondholders, in a first step toward the struggling company #39;s efforts to restructure its ..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Mozilla makes Japanese push...Macromedia offers Flash video tool...UTStarcom wins Indian IP gear contract.
Sci/Tech,The deals with a university medical center and a California health care provider come two weeks after a win with the Mayo Clinic.
World," Results of recent polls on the presidential race. Listed above each set of results is the name of the 2000 winner in a given state, the organization that conducted the poll, the dates, the number interviewed, whether it was adults, registered voters (RV) or likely voters (LV) and the margin of error (MoE). Results may not total 100 percent because of rounding."
Sports, A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece #39;s top women #39;s beach volleyball team to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next round. 
Sports,"MAMARONECK, NY - Baylor senior Ryan Baca (Richmond, Texas) finished tied for 128th with a 36-hole total of 155 at the 104th US Amateur golf championship at the 7,266-yard, par-70 Winged Foot Golf Club West Course Tuesday. "
World,"TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud party has voted to bar him from forming a coalition with the Labour opposition, an embarrassing blow that complicates his plan to withdraw from occupied Gaza. "
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President Yasser Arafat made a rare admission of mistakes on Wednesday and urged reforms to end corruption after an unprecedented wave of turmoil. "
World,"KIGALI,Rawanda, Aug 18, 2004 (RNA)-- The African Union has pledged to send more troops to Darfur, Sudan, to protect civilians in case militias resume attacks on them, official sources told RNA.  quot;This is essential in order to give ourselves sufficient ..."
Sci/Tech," Global warming could cause dramatically hotter summers and a depleted snow pack in California, leading to a sharp increase in heat related deaths and jeopardizing the water supply, according to a study released Monday."
Sci/Tech, Filipino and British wildlife researchers say they've stumbled upon what appears to be a new species of flightless bird found only on the tiny forested island of Calayan in the northern Philippines.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Vonage users dial 311 for city info...Mozilla makes Japanese push...Macromedia offers Flash video tool.
Business, Mortgage finance company Freddie Mac (FRE.N) on Wednesday said it may face civil action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for possible violations of securities laws.
Business," Mortgage finance company Freddie  Mac <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FRE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FRE.N</A> on Wednesday said it may face civil action from the  U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for possible violations  of securities laws."
World, Incumbent Republican Rep. Barbara Cubin easily fended off four GOP challengers to earn a shot at a sixth term in November's general election.
Business,"Earlier Wednesday, Google cut the range of its IPO price to \$85-\$95 per share from \$108-\$135 per share and the number of shares that will be sold from 25.7 million to 19.6 million. The cuts mean Google could raise about \$1.8 billion in ..."
Business," News Corp. (NWS) Chairman Rupert Murdoch said there was  quot;no choice quot; but to change the media giant #39;s domicile to the US as he attempts to win over crucial support from Australian investors for the move, the Australian Financial Review ..."
Business,"CHICAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein presented his long-awaited plan for the airline #39;s future to board members on Wednesday, a strategy that could determine whether the struggling carrier ..."
Business,Italian-based Parmalat is suing its former auditors -- Grant Thornton International and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu -- for billions of dollars in damages. Parmalat blames its demise on the two companies #39; mismanagement of its finances. 
Sci/Tech,"Nielsen//NetRatings is reporting that broadband connections for the first time reached 51 percent of the American online population at home during the month of July, as compared to 38 percent last July. Sixty-three million Web ..."
Sci/Tech,"Two years ago, IBM was ordered to produce the source code for its products, which Compuware identified as containing its pirated intellectual property. The code was missing. But lo and behold -- last week, they called and said they had it, quot; ..."
Sci/Tech,"The start-up company made its retail debut Wednesday with You Perform, a collection of more than a dozen add-ons for Outlook, the widely used e-mail and calendar application included in Microsoft Office. "
Sci/Tech,"Five new satellites - and one candidate moon - have been discovered orbiting the giant planet Neptune, bringing its tally of moons to 13. "
Sci/Tech,"Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it has scrapped a 5-year-old project to move suppliers over to an Internet-based purchasing system powered by Oracle Corp. software, deciding instead to revert back to its custom-built system. "
Sci/Tech,"Tens of thousands of Pakistanis endured hours of stifling heat this week to accept an offer of free mobile phone connections, a sign of the pent-up demand in a country where cell phone usage has remained low. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Paul Hamm produced an amazing comeback Wednesday night to become the first American male to win the Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medal. "
Sports,"The occasion was clearly too much for Kristin Heaton, the first athlete for 1,611 years to compete at the original Olympic Games venue of Olympia. The American opened the women #39;s shot put competition yesterday, but could not ..."
Sports,"  Shaun Wright Phillips scored in his international debut as England beat Ukraine 3 0 in a warm up for soccer World Cup qualifying, while Italy lost 2 0 to Iceland. "
Sports,"For eight years Alison Williamson has been all too aware that the only time she imposed herself on the national consciousness was when she posed nude for a glossy magazine. As of yesterday, she will be remembered as an Olympic bronze ..."
World,The radical Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr was reported last night to have accepted a peace deal that could end the violent two-week uprising in Najaf and see his militia leave the city #39;s Imam Ali Shrine. 
World,"Heavy rains from Typhoon Megi pounded Shikoku island in western Japan, killing at least six people, the Mainichi Shimbus reported Wednesday. "
Business," Freddie Mac <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FRE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FRE.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S.  mortgage finance company, on Wednesday said it may face civil  action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for  possible violations of securities laws."
Sci/Tech,IBM on Thursday will announce the release of a free tools bundle for Eclipse to make it easier to deploy Java applications on Linux.
Sports," Ten days after getting run out of Oakland, Bill Callahan walked into Lincoln and took over one of the nation's most high profile college football programs. Time will tell whether it's a soft landing for the man who two years ago led the Raiders to the Super Bowl."
World," US national security advisory Condoleezza Rice said that US military power on the Korean peninsula will be stronger even if 12,000 troops are withdrawn under a controversial troop withdrawal plan."
Business,PARIS Oil prices climbed to another high on Wednesday after figures showed US crude supplies were down for a third straight week while a report from OPEC highlighted the threat of high oil prices for world economies. 
Business,LONDON Barclays said Wednesday it would buy the US credit card company Juniper Financial for \$293 million as part of its international expansion plan. 
Business,Bank of America acquired Boston-based Fleet Financial Corporation last Spring -- promising at the time there would be no job cuts from the merger. 
Business,"LONDON Air France and its unit KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, as well as British Midland Airways, announced new fare surcharges on Wednesday as a result of higher fuel costs. They follow similar moves by British Airways and Deutsche Lufthansa. "
Business,BRUSSELS Inflation in the 12 countries sharing the euro slowed for a second month in July as faltering consumer demand deterred companies from passing on rising energy costs. But economists said higher oil prices may fuel a reversal of that trend as the ...
Sci/Tech,"REDMOND, Washington Microsoft has delayed the automated distribution of a major security upgrade to its Windows XP Professional computer operating system, citing a desire to give companies more time to test it. "
Sci/Tech,"A small majority of US Internet users are connected with broadband service for the first time. 51 percent of home Internet connections are broadband services in July, according to a Nielsen/NetRatings report. "
Sci/Tech," The hills of Mars yielded more tantalizing clues about how water shaped the Red Planet in tests by NASA #39;s robotic geologist, Spirit, while its twin, Opportunity, observed the deep crater it climbed into two months ..."
Sci/Tech,"An emergency motion was filed Friday the 13th of August in US District Court of Eastern Michigan, Compuware said that IBM failed to provide essential evidence, which includes several pieces of disputed software source code, until after the case #39;s ..."
Sci/Tech,"It posted a free beta version, and said the new edition would be priced at the same level as the 32-bit edition. "
Sci/Tech,"You Software, a small Oregon based company, released a set of add-on tools for Microsoft Outlook, an e-mail client, on Wednesday. "
Sports,"AU PRINCE, Aug 18 (Reuters)   Ronaldinho scored a hat trick as world champions Brazil cantered to a 6 0 win over Haiti in a friendly dubbed the Peace Match on Wednesday. "
World,"Silvio Berlusconi brushed off fears yesterday of a fresh terrorist threat in Italy, insisting he would finish his holiday in Sardinia despite a bomb scare in the seaside town where Tony Blair ended a flying visit yesterday. "
World,"MEXICO CITY, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- A riot taking place Wednesday at La Esperanza Jail, in Mariona, in the outskirts of El Salvador,left a toll of 30 dead and 28 injured, with six grenades exploding. "
World, A militant group has released a video saying it kidnapped a missing journalist in Iraq and would kill him unless US forces left Najaf within 48 hours. 
Business," Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Wednesday  said its quarterly earnings rose on surprisingly brisk demand  for devices that slow racing heartbeats, offsetting a  weaker than expected performance in some of its other  businesses."
Sci/Tech,"Americans have a passion for the great outdoors but often seem downright lackadaisical about protecting their skin from the sun's damaging rays. Myths about sun exposure -- and there are quite a few -- may encourage people's risky behaviors, experts say."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----       Greek Athletes Who Missed Drug Test Quit Games      The two Greek athletes who missed a drug test on Aug. 12 have withdrawn from the Olympic Games..."
Sci/Tech,"After rocky road to public offering, search engine proceeds--but what will it do with its windfall?"
Sci/Tech,"Programs for computer-aided design, or CAD, have been around for decades, but eMachineShop.com appears to be the first service that checks whether a design can be made, tells the customer how much it will cost. If the customer wants the item the design goes to a ""real world"" machine shop for manufacturing."
Sci/Tech,By MICHAEL J. MARTINEZ     NEW YORK (AP) -- The e-mail that popped into my inbox early Wednesday morning was the latest in a string of surprises in Google's long-awaited IPO...
World, The ruling party claimed victory Wednesday in special elections designed to clear the path for Pakistan's finance minister to be elevated to prime minister. The opposition said the vote was rigged.
World,France's Catholic Church posts a huge deficit after a weekend visit by the Pope to the southern shrine of Lourdes.
World,"Senator Jon S. Corzine said that Gov. James E. McGreevey had told him he was determined to hold office until Nov. 15, removing the possibility of a special election."
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed on  Tuesday, with oil prices dropping below  $42 a barrel helping to  support markets, but Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> put pressure on  the Dow following a report of a possible  $24 billion takeover  of cardiovascular device maker Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>."
Sci/Tech," After rocky road to public offering, search engine proceeds  but what will it do with its windfall?"
Sci/Tech,"Now that NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is finally examining bedrock in the ""Columbia Hills,"" it is finding evidence that water thoroughly altered some rocks in Mars' Gusev Crater."
Sports," Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Kenny King needs surgery on his right wrist and probably will miss the season, the latest hit to a team struggling with injuries."
Sports, The Toronto Raptors signed free agent center Loren Woods on Wednesday.
Sports, Heavy rains washed out Wednesday night's game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies before it ever started.
World," Maintaining that a failed referendum to oust Venezuela's president was rigged against them, opposition leaders Wednesday refused to participate in a partial audit of the results as proposed by former President Jimmy Carter."
World," President Bush, facing growing anger among senior citizens over the high cost of prescription drugs and a virtual revolt by some states, conceded on Wednesday it ""makes sense"" for Americans to be able to import cheaper medicines as long as they are safe."
World,"Snaking lines of hundreds of voters built up at balloting places across Ghana on Tuesday, as the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence voted for president."
World,"The war on terror has made the world a more dangerous place, Pakistan #39;s president has said. General Pervez Musharraf said the world was  quot;absolutely quot; less safe, because the war was not addressing the causes of terrorism."
World,"Which country has the smartest students in the world? According to a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development, pupils in Finland tested higher than those in any other country."
Business,"  Andrew Mohl (left), chief executive of AMP Ltd., talks with Bloomberg #39;s Kevin Foley in Sydney about first half profit, investment fees and the strategy for its 10 percent stake in HHG Plc. AMP, Australia #39;s largest life insurer, ..."
Business,Nortel Networks is under investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for irregularities in past accounting practices. Announcement of the investigation -- two days before its release of first- and second-quarter financials -- caused ...
Business," Freddie Mac, the No. 2 US mortgage finance company, said Wednesday it may face civil action from the Securities and Exchange Commission for possible violations of securities laws. "
Business,"  It #39;s time for the Bank of England to take a breather, chill out and learn to stop worrying about the ghost of inflation past. "
Sci/Tech,"Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it has scrapped a five-year-old project to move suppliers over to an Internet-based purchasing system powered by Oracle software, deciding instead to revert back to its custom-built ..."
Sci/Tech,Japanese company Seiko Epson says it has developed a mini helicopter that is the lightest of its kind and can be used for lifesaving and surveillance. 
Sports,A fall on his vault landing sent Hamm stumbling into the judges #39; table and all the way down to 12th place in the all-around gymnastics final. 
Sports,Team GB will be hoping for more of the same at the Olympics today after finally delivering on the big stage with a four-medal haul. 
Sports,"Athens, Aug 19. (PTI):Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi overcame an injury scare and world number one singles #39; player Roger Federer of Switzerland to advance to the quarterfinals of the men #39;s doubles tennis event at the Olympic Games here on Wednesday. "
World," Radical Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada al Sadr, whose militia has been fighting American and Iraqi forces for almost two weeks in Najaf, agreed Wednesday to a peace plan proposed by an Iraqi national ..."
World,"Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti may be close to withdrawing from the race for Palestinian Authority president. Hatem Abdel Kader, a member of Fatah #39;s "
World," US President George W. Bush spoke of ""the Soviet dinar,"" even though dinars are the Iraqi currency."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. dramatically lowered expectations for the Internet search giant's value Wednesday ahead of its much ballyhooed coming out party in the public markets. The offering is still one of the biggest and highly anticipated for an Internet company, surpassing the hot issues of the dot com boom."
Sci/Tech,"The last processor of the chip family is due Monday, signaling the end of a dynasty that never was."
Sports," With his medal hopes all but gone after he hit the judges' table on his vault landing, Paul Hamm performed two of the most spectacular routines of his career to win the men's all around gymnastics title by the closest Olympics margin ever."
World, A radical Iraqi cleric leading a Shi'ite uprising agreed on Wednesday to disarm his militia and leave one of the country's holiest Islamic shrines after warnings of an onslaught by government forces.
World," A federal judge held five reporters in contempt Wednesday for refusing to identify their sources for stories about Wen Ho Lee, a former nuclear weapons scientist once suspected of spying."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  Likud party has dealt a serious setback to his plan to evacuate  occupied Gaza by voting to bar him from forging a broad  coalition with the Labour opposition.
Sci/Tech,Editor #39;s Summary: The Mozilla Foundation has followed up on the recent success of its Firefox browser with a new open source e-mail client.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 07, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IMlogic Inc. and several partners today unveiled a new instant messaging  quot;threat center quot; clearinghouse aimed at fighting IM viruses, malicious software code and spam before they occur."
Business,"Delta Air Lines #39; much-awaited turnaround plan will include more job cuts at the ailing carrier, along with pay and benefits changes. "
Sci/Tech,". I understand that Microsoft #39;s Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, a new update, includes improved firewall protection. I currently use Norton Personal Firewall; will any incompatibility result when both firewalls are installed, and is one ..."
Sports,"ranked Andy Roddick overplayed this summer and hasn #39;t scored a big win since March and for the first time since she became a legitimate pro, four time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has become vulnerable to anyone inside of the top 40. "
Sports, The last long course world swimming record held by now discredited Communist East Germany was finally consigned to history by an American quartet at the Olympics on Wednesday. 
Sports,"ommissioner Bud Selig #39;s three-year contract extension, the start of a television network and a World Cup tournament are likely to gain overwhelming approval from baseball #39;s owners this week, while a decision on the future home of ..."
Sports,Montreal Expos ended the San Francisco Giants #39; six-game winning streak with a 6-2 victory on Wednesday. 
World,"Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, issued an unprecedented mea culpa yesterday, admitting that he had made mistakes and promising to rectify them. "
World,"Threats from Maoist rebels in Nepal brought business in the Himalayan kingdom to a halt yesterday, as traffic blockades kept supplies from the capital, Kathmandu. There is only about 10 weeks #39; worth of food in the city, and many travellers ..."
World,"  Heavy rain fueled by a typhoon lashed southern Japan, leaving eight people dead and causing landslides and blackouts, officials said Thursday. Two people were missing. "
Business," Misconduct in the U.S. mutual fund industry is not limited to fund share trading; it's not even limited to funds, say market regulators."
Business,"The productivity of America #39;s workers grew at a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Lindows, the Linux-based software developer best known for its legal battles with Microsoft Corp., has indefinitely shelved its plans to become a publicly traded company due to ""current adverse market conditions,"" it announced Wednesday."
Business,"Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, plans to combine its Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) securities unit with its banking business in the next two years to boost earnings."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon tried to rally support for the building of a new coalition to implement his planned pullout from Gaza, where two Palestinian militants and an Israeli soldier were killed in a new upsurge of violence."
Business,"Like the big oil companies, the world #39;s mining majors are experiencing an embarrassment of riches due to very high commodity prices. BHP Billiton is in the happiest position: it is both the world #39;s biggest miner and has a substantial oil production ..."
Business,"Barclaycard, the UK #39;s largest credit card provider, moved closer to making its first steps in the US market yesterday as its parent group, Barclays, snapped up Juniper Financial Corporation, the North American consumer credit firm, for ..."
Business," Medtronic Inc. (MDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on surprisingly brisk demand for devices that slow racing heartbeats, offsetting a weaker than expected performance in some ..."
Sci/Tech,"Packard will release its final Alpha processor on Monday, the beginning of the end for a chip dynasty that never was. "
Sports,The Greek sprinters Kostantinos Kenteris and Ekaterini Thanou  facing sanctions after missing drugs tests  quit the Games yesterday to avoid the humiliation of being thrown out by the IOC. 
Sports,"NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - England deservedly beat Ukraine 3-0 today in their only soccer  quot;friendly quot; before the start of their 2006 World Cup qualifying programme next month. "
Sports,"ATHENS (Kyodo) Masae Ueno captured the women #39;s 70-kg gold medal, but Hiroshi Izumi had to settle for silver in the men #39;s 90-kg in the judo competition at the Athens Olympics on Wednesday. "
Sports,The English writer George Orwell once expressed doubts about the wisdom of sports contests as a way of bringing nations together. He was writing during the Cold War when the sports arena became a substitute battlefield between the West and East. 
Sports,Sir Clive Woodward yesterday joined the chorus of acclaim that greeted Jonny Wilkinson #39;s return to action on Tuesday night after eight months on the sidelines with a neck injury. 
World,"AMALLAH, West Bank, Aug. 18 - The leaders of Israel and the Palestinians faced deep dissension in their constituencies on Wednesday, with Yasir Arafat making a rare admission of personal error to those seeking change, and Ariel Sharon ..."
World,"OME, Aug. 18 - The police defused a bomb early Wednesday morning in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, the town where hours earlier Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had entertained the British prime minister, Tony Blair, and his wife, Cherie. "
World,"SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - Rival groups of inmates battled with guns, grenades and machetes at a prison in El Salvador on Wednesday, killing at least 31 prisoners. "
World,Eight people are dead and two are missing in southern Japan because of heavy rain brought by a typhoon. 
Sports,ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan said today that he expects an evenly matched series with South Africa but suggests his bowlers hold the key.
World, A celebration marking Paris' 60th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi Germany is planned next week. But nothing official was planned for a more somber anniversary Wednesday  #151; the liberation of a Jewish detention camp outside Paris that ended one of the most shameful episodes in modern French history.
World,Colombia offers to exchange jailed rebels for hostages held by Farc militants - a reversal of earlier policy.
World," Concern about national security is dominating public attention in the final months of the presidential campaign because of continuing fears of terrorism and unhappiness about the war in Iraq, according to a poll released Wednesday.   ""For the first time since the Vietnam era, national security issues are looming larger than economic issues in an election year,"" said Andrew Kohut, director of the Pew Research Center for the People   the Press..."
Business,"Johnson and Johnson is in negotiations to acquire Guidant, one of the largest American makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses."
Business,"European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet joined European finance ministers in appealing to the US to stem the decline of the dollar, warning that the currencys slide risks derailing global growth."
Business,"IBM may need to do some creative deal making in order to sell PC business to China #39;s Lenovo. By Robert Cyran, Breakingviews. LONDON (Breakingviews) - It #39;s no surprise IBM is in talks to sell its PC business "
Business," Freddie Mac (FRE.N), the No. 2 U.S. mortgage finance company, on Wednesday said it may face civil action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for possible violations of securities laws."
Sci/Tech," The twin Mars rovers have found a wonderland of weird rocks and enticing dunes along with more evidence the Red Planet once had water, NASA scientists said Wednesday."
Business,"VEVEY, Switzerland Aug. 18, 2004  Nestle SA posted a modest 2 percent increase in profits for the first half of the year as it faced such challenges as higher prices for raw materials like milk and coffee as well as cooler temperatures,which dampened ..."
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif. (CP) - Google Inc. says its initial public shares are priced at \$85 each, at the low end of the Internet search giant #39;s downgraded estimates. "
Sci/Tech,"ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Pakistanis endured hours of stifling heat this week to accept an offer of free mobile phone connections, a sign of the pent-up demand in a country where cell phone usage has remained low. "
Sports,The final curtain yesterday came down on the Greek tragedy which has overshadowed the first week of the Athens Olympics when the sprinters Kostas Kederis and Ekaterini Thanou withdrew from the games. 
Sports,"  Andy Pettitte #39;s first year as a non Yankee ended yesterday in appropriately depressing fashion: His team was here at Citizens Bank Park, and he was back home in Houston, preparing for season ending surgery. "
Sports,"MAMARONECK, NY (CP) - NCAA champion Ryan Moore and Canadian James Allenby were among 32 golfers who advanced with match-play victories Wednesday at the US Amateur. "
World,  Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said he used his visit to North Korea to call on the communist country to attend the next round of six nation talks on dismantling its nuclear program. 
World,"The Catholic shrine of Lourdes yesterday opened a special bank account and appealed for donations from the faithful after it emerged that last weekend #39;s visit by the Pope had left it with a 1.2m (812,000) deficit. "
Business," Google Inc.'s GOOG.O initial public offering of 19.6 million shares priced at  #36;85 each, the low end of their projected range, a source familiar with the auction said on Wednesday, raising  #36;1.67 billion and making it the fourth largest U.S. IPO this year."
Business," Google Inc.'s GOOG.O initial  public offering of 19.6 million shares priced at  $85 each, the  low end of their projected range, a source familiar with the  auction said on Wednesday, raising  $1.67 billion and making it  the fourth largest U.S. IPO this year."
Sci/Tech, Lots of people are hoping to get rich off Google Inc.'s stock now that the online search engine's IPO is finally completed. Here's a look at some of the investors that have already locked in huge profits by selling a portion of their stakes:
Sci/Tech, Opinion: A device using GSM/GPS wireless that reports your car's wherabouts #151;which is in pilot testing for a British insurance company #151;is the latest example of a technology marvel that brings a serious loss of privacy.
Sci/Tech," Fresh out of its  #36;20 million settlement with Microsoft, the company says it ""won't be forced into a cut rate IPO by a fickle stock market."" Instead, it plans to wait until conditions improve."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars rovers have uncovered more tantalizing evidence of a watery past on the Red Planet, scientists said Wednesday. And the rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, are continuing to do their jobs months after they were expected to ..."
Sports,"Inspired by the magnificent surroundings of the Panathinaiko stadium and assisted by a gust of wind and a police siren, the British archer Alison Williamson ended her 12-year quest for an Olympic medal at the fourth attempt when she won bronze in the ..."
Sports,"Masae Ueno will certainly have a tale to tell when she gets back to her Tokyo office. Ueno joined the parade of Japanese Olympic judo champions, winning the women #39;s 70-kilogram gold medal Wednesday. "
Sports,"  Considering the number of times Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens were mentioned in the same breath this year, perhaps it #39;s only fitting they should both make headlines with their respective injuries on the same ..."
Sports,"The optimism felt by Jonny Wilkinson following his successful comeback for Newcastle in Galway this week was echoed yesterday by a buoyant Sir Clive Woodward, who can now look forward to welcoming his prize asset back into the England fold next month. "
Sports,LIVERPOOL unveiled new signing Antonio Nunez yesterday - but just a few hours later he was lying in agony on the treatment table. The Spaniard - who joined from Real Madrid as part of the deal that saw Michael Owen head in the opposite ...
Sports, Tim Wakefield pitched eight strong innings and the Boston Red Sox moved a season high 15 games over .500 with a 6 4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
World,"BAGHDAD, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Iraqi delegates to a conference choosing a national assembly said on Wednesday that radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr had agreed to government demands to end the crisis in the holy city of Najaf, 160 km south of ..."
World,"THE threat to leading politicians from terrorist attack was underlined yesterday when extremists were able to plant a bomb close to the Sardinian villa where Tony and Cherie Blair were staying as guests of Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister. "
World,"Ariel Sharon, the Israeli prime minister, suffered a massive blow to his project to withdraw from settlements in the Gaza Strip last night when his party refused to allow him to invite new partners into the government who might have backed his plans. "
World,"DAR ES SALAAM - African leaders on Wednesday declared  quot;a terrorist organisation quot; the rebels who claimed the slaughter of at least 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees in Burundi, but failed to impose sanctions on their group. "
Business,"China Mobile (Hong Kong), the world #39;s largest cellphone operator ranked by customers, said Wednesday that profit rose 7.8 percent in the first half of this year after the company enrolled more new subscribers by offering less-expensive services. Net ..."
Business," Freddie Mac (FRE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US mortgage finance company, on Wednesday said it may face civil action from the US Securities and Exchange Commission for possible violations of securities laws. "
Business,"MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP)--Intuit Inc. #39;s loss widened for the fourth quarter ended July 31, hurt by slower seasonal sales of the company #39;s tax and finance software and an impairment charge from its decision to sell one of its businesses, the company said ..."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average added 0.8 percent  by midday on Thursday as tech issues got a lift from a rally on  the Nasdaq, but gains were capped and trading choppy as high  oil prices fueled concerns about the world economy."
Business,"If US Airways files for bankruptcy a second time, its chairman says, there will be no outside investor, other airline or government aid to rescue it."
Sci/Tech, Researchers at the Alaska Sealife Center are getting an education in the sex lives of a rare sea duck species that is disappearing from its nesting grounds in Alaska.
Sci/Tech,"A new set of offerings formed with the expansion of the IBM Virtualization Center has a distinct Linux flavor, including an online  quot;how to quot; guide for porting from Windows, Unix or Linux to Linux on Power5."
Sports, Barry Bonds homered for the third time in two days to help lead the San Francisco Giants to a 14 4 rout of the Montreal Expos in the second game of a doubleheader after losing the opener Wednesday.
Sports,"With spectacular performances on his final two events, American Paul Hamm pulled out one of the biggest comebacks in Olympic gymnastic history."
Sports,A penchant for making big plays and the recent release of Ifeanyi Ohalete has ripped open the door for rookie Sean Taylor to claim a starting spot.
Sports,Cardinals defensive tackle Kenny King will miss the season after undergoing surgery to repair tendons in his wrist on Wednesday.
World," Hiram L. Fong, a son of immigrants who overcame poverty to become a millionaire businessman and the first Asian American elected to the U.S. Senate, died Wednesday. He was 97."
World," Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo called for lawmakers to approve the deployment of up to 1,500 peacekeeping troops to Sudan's war torn province of Darfur, as Khartoum pledged to restore order there."
World,Scientists develop an electronic device to test for serious head injuries.
World,"Moktada al-Sadr suggested he would vacate the shrine in Najaf, disband the Mahdi Army and transform it into a political party."
World,"Senator John Kerry said that the plan to move 70,000 troops out of Europe and Asia was ill-advised in view of the North Korean nuclear threat."
World, A jury that included talk show host Oprah Winfrey convicted a man of murder Wednesday after a trial that turned into a media frenzy because of the billionaire in the jury box.    Jurors deliberated for more than two hours before convicting 27 year old Dion Coleman of first degree murder in the February 2002 shooting death of 23 year old Walter Holley...
Sci/Tech,O2 has outlined its plans to catch up with 3G rivals Orange and Vodafone by rolling out what it claims will be Europe #39;s first super-fast 3G mobile data network.
Sci/Tech,"Dell is slashing prices on corporate IT solutions by up to 22, but only for US customers. The cuts come on the back of impressive trading figures and lower component costs for Dell, and cover enterprise servers, desktops and laptops."
Sci/Tech,"Neolithic people in China may have been the first in the world to make wine, according to scientists who have found the earliest evidence of winemaking from "
Business,"Nortel Network Corp. #39;s board of directors was scheduled to meet last night to approve financial data that will be released this morning, giving the public its first look at the company #39;s 2004 performance. "
Business,"Australia #39;s dominant airline, Qantas, has nearly doubled its annual profits after recovering from the previous year #39;s Iraq war and SARS induced downturn. "
Sports,"These Dream Team impostors are jeered in Athens bars by Americans, booed in the arena by Greeks and the rest of the world, despised back home by people fed up watching their selfish ways on TV. "
Sports,"time defending champion Masae Ueno earned Japan #39;s fifth gold medal in 10 judo events on Wednesday, extending her three year undefeated streak in major international competition with an Olympic victory. "
Sports,"  Ichiro Suzuki, the hottest hitter in the Major Leagues since the All Star break, was hit in the head by a pitch in the third inning Wednesday night and was removed from the Mariners game against the Royals. "
World,"ERN, Switzerland, Aug. 18 - Almost all of the nearly \$500 million frozen in Swiss bank accounts connected with the late Nigerian dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, was  quot;obviously of criminal origin quot; and may be returned to the Nigerian ..."
Sci/Tech,"The screensaver launched last week appeared to be a victim of its own success after it was believed over 100,000 people downloaded it within hours of Lycos Europe putting the specially designed screensaver online."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 07, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Oracle Corp. has unveiled Business Intelligence 10g, a stand-alone product that executives said will provide query, reporting and analysis, dashboards, data integration and BI application development."
Sci/Tech,"A group of Internet security and instant messaging providers have teamed up to detect and thwart the growing threat of IM and peer-to-peer viruses and worms, they said this week."
Sci/Tech,"NASA is working feverishly to return the space shuttle to flight in May 2005, but it may fly without the capability to fix cracks or holes of the type that doomed Columbia in 2003, officials said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The Asian market accounted for 9.4 percent of Cisco #39;s sales in the quarter ended October 30, down from 10 percent last year. The spread of high-speed broadband Internet "
Business," Medtronic Inc. (MDT.N) on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on surprisingly brisk demand for devices that slow racing heartbeats, offsetting a weaker than expected performance in some of its other businesses."
Sports, John Buck hit a go ahead two run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3 2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Sports,"While Deion Sanders's return appears more and more imminent, the major remaining question is when the former star will join the Baltimore Ravens."
World," Fraud in the  #36;300 billion a year Medicaid program is widespread and the federal government is not doing enough to combat it, congressional investigators said in a report released Wednesday."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  rebellious Likud party has dealt a severe setback to his plan  to withdraw from occupied Gaza by voting to bar him from  forging a coalition with the Labour opposition.
World,A relentless rise in the cost of employee health insurance has become a significant factor in the employment slump.
World,Google slashed the number of shares and concluded its unorthdox online auction by accepting a price well below its original target.
Sports, Earl Snyder grew up rooting for Red Sox outfielder Ellis Burks. Now he's sitting next to him.
Sports," Brian Ching and Cobi Jones, a pair of substitutes, saved the United States against Jamaica on Wednesday night."
World," FBI interviews and surveillance of at least a dozen political activists in Kansas and Missouri prior to the Democratic National Convention amounted to intimidation, contends the American Civil Liberties Union."
Business," Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.OQ</A>., the  world's largest search engine, said on Wednesday it sold 19.6  million shares at  $85 apiece in its long awaited initial public  offering, raising  $1.67 billion for the company."
Sports," Erubiel Durazo hit three homers and drove in all five of Oakland's runs, and Mark Mulder became the majors' first 16 game winner by pitching the Athletics to a 5 4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night."
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest mining company, has doubled its profits in the second half of the year on the back of booming global commodity prices. "
Business,"HICAGO, Aug. 18 - The nation #39;s two largest airlines, American and United, announced on Wednesday that they would cut flights at O #39;Hare International Airport to ease congestion that has been delaying flights from coast to coast. "
Business,"The nation #39;s factories cranked out more products in July, miners dug more minerals and builders broke ground on more homes, the government said yesterday in three reports that showed some rebound in economic activity last month. "
Business,"Citigroup, the world #39;s biggest bond broking firm, could face disciplinary action from the Financial Services Authority following an unprecedented 7bn trade in European government bonds this month. "
Sci/Tech,"ith one Mars rover climbing into the hills and the other descending deep into a crater, scientists yesterday reported the discovery of several mysterious rock structures along with yet more signs that Mars was once awash in water. "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Wednesday released public previews of the 64-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 as it changed the official names of the high-end operating systems. 
Sports,"TONY EASTLEY: Ian Thorpe now has the full set of Olympic medals, winning bronze after coming surprisingly close in trying to win the Games treble  that is the 100, 200 and 400 metres freestyle events. In winning bronze in the 100 metres final, Thorpe ..."
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 18 - After a disastrous landing on the vault that sent him stumbling off the mat and nearly into the judges #39; laps, Paul Hamm thought his night was over. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  Brendan Hansen is the swimmer who caught a wave and then lost it. He owns two world records and zero gold medals. "
World,THE radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr yesterday demonstrated once again his aptitude for self-preservation when he appeared to blink first in the stand-off with Iraqi and US forces in Najaf. 
World,"In a bombproof building, surrounded by police carrying sub-machine guns, the eight men charged with plotting chemical or radioactive attacks in Britain and the United States made their first appearance in court yesterday since their arrest ..."
World,AFRICAN leaders appealed to the United Nations Security Council yesterday to impose sanctions on the Burundian rebel group that claimed responsibility for the massacre of at least 160 refugees at a UN camp in Burundi. 
World,THE Prince of Wales toured the flood-hit village of Boscastle yesterday - and pledged to make a  quot;substantial quot; donation to those facing a massive clean-up operation. 
Business,"Oil prices climbed above \$47 a barrel, setting yet another record, after figures showed that supplies in the United States were down for a third consecutive week."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. on Wednesday said it priced its long awaited initial public offering at  #36;85 per share, far below initial expectations, ending a tumultuous process beset by poor market conditions and a series of missteps."
Sports, Aaron Rowand homered twice  #151; including his first career grand slam  #151; and Jose Contreras won his third straight decision for Chicago in the White Sox's 9 2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Sports,"Although the visitors did not get a victory, the United States is still in a good position after what figured to be the most threatening game of the regional semifinal round."
World," A U.S. military panel heard the case Wednesday of a Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of fighting for Afghanistan's ousted Taliban regime, as a U.S. judge ordered the government to release records of alleged prisoner abuse at the American base."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Houston starting pitcher  Roger Clemens left Wednesday's 9-8 win over Philadelphia with a  strained right calf.
World, Police defused a time bomb in a town near Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's villa on the island of Sardinia on Wednesday shortly after British Prime Minister Tony Blair finished a visit there with the Italian leader.
World,"More than 2,400 people are evacuated as Typhoon Megi lashes the southern shores of South Korea."
Business,"Rivals XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Tuesday traded hits in the intensifying race for new subscribers, separately announcing distribution deals with Toyota Motor Corp."
Business,"Planned job cuts at US companies climbed during November, a report said on Tuesday, a further sign of sluggishness in the labor market."
Business,"US business productivity grew more slowly in the third-quarter than first thought, a government report showed on Tuesday, with other economic indicators also painting a mixed picture for growth."
Business,"Internet search giant Google has priced its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) at just under \$120 a share, far below initial expectations. "
Business, Media mogul Rupert Murdoch said in a Thursday newspaper interview he would take a second stab at uprooting his News Corp Ltd empire from Australia to the United States if investors block the deal first time around. 
Sci/Tech,"Islamabad, Aug. 18 (Reuters): Tens of thousands of Pakistanis endured hours of stifling heat this week to accept an offer of free mobile phone connections, a sign of the pent-up demand in a country where cellphone usage has remained low. "
Sports,"BEIJING, Aug.19 (Xinhuanet) -- Michael Phelps has taken his haul of gold medals at the Athens Olympics to three after winning the 200 meters butterfly and helping the United States beat Australia in the 4x200 freestyle relay, Shenzhen Daily reported ..."
World,"BEIJING, Aug.19 (Xinhuanet) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has failed to garner the support of the Likud Party Convention for his resolution to negotiate with the Labor Party over a coalition government, according to a CNN report. "
Sports," Roger Clemens strained his right calf in the Houston Astros' 9 8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, but the injury isn't considered serious."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Houston starting pitcher  Roger Clemens left Wednesday's 9-8 win over Philadelphia with a  strained right calf.
World," Rival inmates fought each other with knives and sticks Wednesday at a San Salvador prison, leaving at least 31 people dead and two dozen injured, officials said."
World, The chairman of South Korea's ruling Uri  Party resigned on Thursday after saying his father had served  as a military police officer during Japan's 1910 1945 colonial  rule on the peninsula.
World," The last time he faced the Yankees, Johan Santana and the Minnesota Twins were knocked out of the American League playoffs.    This time, Santana knocked down Derek Jeter and silenced New York's powerful lineup..."
Business, Sprint Communications Co. has again split big wireless network equipment contracts between Nortel Networks Corp. and Lucent Technologies.
Business,"DECEMBER 07, 2004 (REUTERS) - China #39;s largest PC maker, Lenovo Group Ltd., could announce as early as today that it is buying control of IBM #39;s PC-making business for up to \$2 billion, a source familiar with the situation said."
Business,The initial public offering once touted as the hottest Internet IPO in years may have lost some of its momentum. Google Inc. announced Wednesday it has slashed the size of its IPO nearly in half and lowered its estimated price range. 
Sci/Tech," quot;We have evidence that interaction with liquid water changed the composition of this rock, quot; said Steve Squyres of Cornell University, chief investigator for the science instruments on both rovers.  quot;This is different from the rocks out on ..."
Sci/Tech,"Telstra has re-launched a section of its website that allows customers to see current and past network reliability, for the country and their own regions. "
Sports," After playing second fiddle at the last two World Championships, Georgia #39;s Zurab Zviadauri finally shook off his choker tag. "
Sports,"AU PRINCE, Haiti, Aug. 18    So far this year, Haiti has endured an armed insurrection that killed 300 people and toppled a president, and floods that wiped out entire villages, with no relief from the grinding misery that comes ..."
Sports,"Roger Clemens strained his right calf in the Houston Astros #39; 9-8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, but the injury isn #39;t considered serious. "
World,"Moqtada al-Sadr, the radical Shiite cleric who has been involved in a two-week battle with US forces, has offered to leave a holy shrine in Najaf. "
World,Eight men charged with planning terrorist attacks in Britain and the US have entered no pleas in a British court guarded by some of the tightest security ever seen. 
Business,"A New York Jury ruled that the two planes that hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 were two separate events instead of one which increased the insurers liability by at least \$140 million."
World,"The BBC leads the nominations for the Bafta Interactive Awards, including one for the Radio Times website."
World,"Russian authorities demand a further \$1.2bn in back-taxes from stricken oil firm Yukos, the Interfax news agency reports."
World,Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou are given random drugs tests.
World,Hamid Karzai warns of the dangers of extremism and drugs as he is sworn in as Afghanistan's elected leader.
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc., the most  popular Internet search engine, raised \$1.67 billion on  Wednesday in its long-awaited IPO after slashing the price and  size of an offer beset by missteps and poor market conditions."
Business," The yen kept most gains against the  dollar on Thursday after rallying to a four week peak, but  investors saw no reason to push it higher due to growing  uncertainty about the outlook for the Japanese economy."
Sports," Psychological testing shows that the former Baylor University basketball player accused of gunning down one of his teammates is not competent to stand trial, his attorneys said Wednesday."
Sports,Kyle Martino's goal two minutes into injury time gives Columbus a narrow 2-1 victory over Kansas City on Wednesday night.
Sports,"Cyril Saulnier's 6-3, 7-6 victory over Gilles Elseneer on Wednesday continues a recent trend of superb play for the 29-year-old Frenchman."
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed on  Tuesday, with lower oil prices helping support markets, but  Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> dragged on the Dow following a report  of a possible  $24 billion takeover of cardiovascular device  maker Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>."
Sci/Tech,"Early Internet entrepreneurs envisioned a day when consumers would devour short bites of entertainment on their computer screens delivered over the Internet by fat broadband pipes. When the companies failed, executives blamed it on ..."
Sci/Tech,"Compuware is seeking reimbursement for its  quot;substantial quot; efforts related to IBM #39;s failure to produce the software code, which it wants excluded as evidence from the trial. For its part, IBM remains confident Compuware #39;s latest motion will ..."
Sports,"The first Olympic Games were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia, famous for its magnificent temples of the gods Zeus and Hera. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out what role the corporates play in the ..."
World," Eight suspects, including a man the United States calls a senior al Qaida figure, appeared in court under heavy guard yesterday as police investigated their alleged terrorism plots. "
World, The chairman of South Korea #39;s ruling Uri Party resigned on Thursday after saying his father had served as a military police officer during Japan #39;s 1910 1945 colonial rule on the peninsula. 
Business, U.S. shoppers have kept a tight grip  on their wallets this holiday season with indices on Tuesday  showing sluggish sales in the second week of the  season.
Sports," Johan Santana pitched seven strong  innings to win his fifth straight start and Shannon Stewart  homered, had three hits and two RBI to lead the Minnesota Twins  to a 7 2 home win over the New York Yankees."
Sports,"On a night when Johan Santana was superb for the Twins, Mike Mussina was inconsistent in his first start since July 6."
Sports,Day six of the Olympics will see Great Britain's Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms go for gold in badminton.
World,"Five days after Hurricane Charley struck Florida, more than 400,000 customers still lack electricity."
World," In the 1980s, while in jail on Robben Island, Nelson Mandela wrote a letter to the wife of one of his prison guards. In it, he said he respected her husband, Christo Brand, as a man of integrity. But he was concerned that Brand, an Afrikaner, didn't understand the value of education."
Business," Misconduct in the U.S. mutual fund  industry is not limited to fund share trading; it's not even  limited to funds, say market regulators."
World," Fiat SpA said Tuesday that its Iveco SpA trucks unit has agreed to develop a long term partnership with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., one of the largest Chinese automakers, for building trucks and other industrial vehicles."
Business," Following embarrassing revelations over Greece's budget data, the European Union expressed alarm at the reliability of Italy's own deficit figures and called for urgent clarification."
World," Italy's cultural cognoscenti were waiting with bated breath for the reopening of the La Scala opera house, restored to its former glory after a sumptuous 61 million euro (81 million dollar) makeover."
Business," U.S. health officials on Tuesday approved the importation of up to 4 million doses of influenza vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline  , bringing the U.S. total to 65 million vaccines for this flu season."
Sci/Tech, Gateway Inc. (GTW.N) said on Wednesday its personal computers would be widely available at Office Depot. (ODP.N) in the latest move by the PC maker to broaden distribution at retail stores since acquiring rival eMachines this year.
Sci/Tech," Gateway Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=GTW.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">GTW.N</A> said on  Wednesday its personal computers would be widely available at  Office Depot. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ODP.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ODP.N</A> in the latest move by the PC maker to  broaden distribution at retail stores since acquiring rival  eMachines this year."
Sports, Barry Bonds hit his third home run in two days to help the San Francisco Giants earn a split of their doubleheader with a 14 4 win over the Montreal Expos on Wednesday.
Sports, Barry Bonds hit his third home  run in two days to help the San Francisco Giants earn a split  of their doubleheader with a 14 4 win over the Montreal Expos  on Wednesday.
World,"Singapore blocks imports of poultry and eggs from Malaysia, after an outbreak of potentially deadly bird flu."
Business," U.S. health officials on Tuesday  approved the importation of up to 4 million doses of influenza  vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GSK.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GSK.L</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GSK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GSK.N</A>, bringing the  U.S. total to 65 million vaccines for this flu season."
Sports, Billie Jean King cut her final tie  with the U.S. Fed Cup team Tuesday when she retired as coach.
World,"Hamas militants killed an Israeli soldier and wounded four with an explosion in a booby-trapped chicken coop Tuesday, in what the Islamic group said was a scheme "
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc., the number three  U.S. carrier, plans more job cuts as it struggles to avoid  bankruptcy, Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein said in a memo to  employees on Wednesday."
Business,"NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc., the most popular Internet search engine, raised \$1.67 billion on Wednesday in its long-awaited IPO after slashing the price and size of an offer beset by missteps and ..."
Business,READY TO FLY: The airline plans to emerge from court shelter on Sept. 30 -- if the justices overseeing its restructuring gives the OK at a hearing set for Monday ...
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece If Mark Spitz had never lived, Michael Phelps would have done well to create him as a fictional character. "
Sports,"One thing that the Olympics have always provided is that hardy perennial known as the  quot;feel-good story. quot; The sort of story in which, against all odds--and with undeniable drama--the farm boy from Iowa who grew up with rickets in one leg ..."
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Roger Clemens helped himself at the plate, hurt his leg running the bases and spent the rest of the night watching his teammates pull out an important win. "
World,Maoist rebels yesterday cut off routes into the Nepalese capital Kathmandu in their first blockade of the city since they launched their insurgency to overthrow the constitutional monarchy eight years ago. 
World,"year old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schroders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. "
World,"Australia #39;s foreign minister pressed leaders in North Korea yesterday to remain involved in six-nation talks on its nuclear program, amid concerns that the Pyongyang administration might pull out of preparatory meetings for the next round of negotiations. "
World,Residents of Boscastle are counting the cost today of the damage estimated at millions of pounds caused by a freak downpour. 
World," China urged the United States on  Thursday not to allow Taiwan President Chen Shui bian to set  foot on U.S. soil, describing his stopovers en route to Latin  America as a trick to sabotage Sino U.S. relations."
World,Day six of the Olympics will see Great Britain's Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms go for gold in badminton.
World," Military records contradict a critic's charge that U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry did not come under fire during the battle that resulted in military honors for Kerry, The Washington Post reported on Thursday."
Business,"Google has received the green light for its initial stock offering -- but not without ruffling a few feathers at the Securities  amp; Exchange Commission, which oversees share offerings. The SEC #39;s job is to make sure that companies disclose all the ..."
Business,"The price of oil hit another high yesterday, closing above \$47 a barrel as traders reacted to continuing concerns about supply disruptions from terrorism and instability in oil-producing countries. "
Business,"Toronto (Aug. 19, 2004) -- Telecommunications equipment giant Nortel Networks Corp. announced this week that its past accounting practices, which are the subject of a criminal probe in the United States, are under scrutiny by Canadian authorities. "
Business,"Like cicadas, debates about corporate governance pop up periodically with a great deal of whir and buzz. In 1992, for example, the business community protested Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Richard C. Breeden #39;s push for ..."
Business,CACI International Inc. said increased demand for its homeland security and intelligence services helped boost fourth-quarter profit by 56 percent over the same period a year earlier. 
Sci/Tech,"It seems that Microsoft #39;s new upgrade to Windows is making some people nervous. That #39;s not surprising, as home and office computing environments are just not as friendly as they used to be due to viruses and spyware. Even the software we ..."
Sci/Tech,"TIRVINE (Calif. US): Hop-on Wireless Inc. said it has shipped an initial order of its tri-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) HOP1806 GSM handsets to a distributor in Karachi, Pakistan. "
Sports," Johan Santana pitched seven strong innings to win his fifth straight start and Shannon Stewart homered, had three hits and two RBI to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 7 2 home win over the New York Yankees. "
World,"HONG KONG : North Korea shows no sign of accepting US incentives to give up its nuclear weapons programmes, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said. "
World," At least four Georgian soldiers were killed and five wounded in overnight clashes in Georgia's separatist, pro Russian region of South Ossetia, Georgian officers near the frontline with Ossetian forces said early Thursday."
World," Indian pair Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi took another step nearer an elusive Olympic gold medal when they beat Zimbabwe's Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett 6 4, 6 4 to reach the men's doubles semi finals at the Olympic tennis tournament."
Business,"NESTLE SA, the world #39;s biggest food and drink company, posted a modest 2 per cent increase in profits for the first half of the year as it faced such challenges as higher prices for raw materials like milk and coffee as well as cooler temperatures, which ..."
Business,"California sued Mirant Corp., a bankrupt US power producer, accusing it of rigging electricity markets during the 2000-2001 energy crisis that led to rolling blackouts and a tenfold increase in consumer energy prices. "
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES (AP)  The twin Mars rovers have found a wonderland of weird rocks and enticing dunes along with more evidence the Red Planet once had water, NASA scientists said Wednesday. "
Sports,"  Swimmer Michael Phelps seeks his fourth gold medal of the Athens Olympics in tonight #39;s 200 meter individual medley, while female gymnasts compete for the all  around title. "
Sports,"OLYMPIA, Greece  The competition was history. The time had come for everyone to leave, to follow the sun toward that narrow path lined with olive trees out of the stadium, a trek that would take athletes and spectators alike not to a ..."
Sports,"  The world record was like graffiti on a masterpiece, a reminder of a sport #39;s dark past. "
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has lost a key vote which would have seen the dovish Labour Party join the government coalition and salvage his Gaza disengagement plan. 
World,"Eight suspects, including a man identified in the United States as a senior al-Qaeda figure, appeared in court under heavy guard, as police investigated an alleged plot to commit murder and to cause mayhem with chemicals, radioactive materials, toxic ..."
World," China urged the United States on Thursday not to allow Taiwan President Chen Shui bian to set foot on US soil, describing his stopovers en route to Latin America as a trick to sabotage Sino US relations. "
Business,"Google's final share price was \$85, far off the target range of \$108 to \$135 a share that the company projected last month."
World," Pakistani Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz easily won a seat in parliament, clearing the way for him to take over as prime minister next week, officials said on Thursday."
World," Pakistani Finance Minister Shaukat  Aziz easily won a seat in parliament, clearing the way for him  to take over as prime minister next week, officials said on  Thursday."
Business,  Forget the fact that the new definition of the verb  quot;to google quot; is: to blow an otherwise foolproof deal; or to miscalculate with extreme hubris. 
Business,"  Major North American airlines agreed to a voluntary limit of 88 arrivals per hour for flights serving Chicago #39;s O #39;Hare International Airport during peak traffic periods, the Transportation Department said ..."
Business,"Freddie Mac, the government-chartered mortgage company that restated earnings by \$5 billion, said yesterday that it might be the subject of a civil lawsuit by the Securities and Exchange Commission. "
Business,  Halliburton #39;s shares closed higher Wednesday after the Army Materiel Command reversed its decision to withhold 15 percent of its future payments to the company under a contract to supply and support US troops in Iraq. 
Business,  Delta Air Lines shares rose sharply Wednesday ahead of a Thursday meeting at which the carrier is expected to offer its pilots a stake in the struggling company. 
Business,"Credit Suisse First Boston, the securities unit of the Credit Suisse Group of Zurich, replaced Adebayo O. Ogunlesi as head of investment banking with its president, Brian D. Finn, eight weeks after Brady W. Dougan was named chief executive. "
Business,"Talbots, the clothing retailer, said yesterday that second-quarter profit rose 4.8 percent as sales increased and the company benefited from the resolution of an income tax issue. "
Sports,  Two of Greece #39;s most famous athletes and their coach made their first public appearance here yesterday only to withdraw from the Olympic Games rather than face a panel charged with looking into a ...
Sports,"OLYMPIA, Greece -- US shot-putter Adam Nelson stood outside the throwing circle, his hands on the back of his head, his hopes just dashed by a foul on a throw that would have won the gold medal. "
Sports,"  He was dead and buried 6 feet under the landing mat, and he knew it.  quot;That #39;s it, I #39;m done, quot; Paul Hamm told himself last night, after he #39;d tumbled from first to 12th with a slip of a foot on the ..."
Sports,"  Without one World Cup qualifier under his belt and only a pair of appearances for the US National Team to speak of, there stood Brian Ching at midfield waiting to enter the match with his team down 1 0 to Jamaica. "
World, US marines and a radical Iraqi cleric are locked in a tense standoff after the firebrand leader refused to leave a holy shrine in Najaf despite earlier agreeing to disarm his militia and withdraw. 
World,"BUJUMBURA, Burundi  Tiny Burundi has seen more than a decade of war, but events in the past few months suggest that it is closer than ever to wrapping up one of Africa #39;s most persistent civil conflicts. "
World,"North Korea was reluctant to accept a United States plan to give up its nuclear program but would probably attend the next round of talks on the impasse, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said after a brief visit to Pyongyang. "
World,"JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug 19, 2004 (AP) -- As the month-end deadline nears for Sudan to disarm the Janjaweed militias in Darfur, the United Nations and Western powers debate how far to go to stop the killing ..."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's own party handed him a stinging rebuke, banning him from adding the moderate Labor Party to his government to bolster a Gaza pullout plan  #151; a move that endangered the proposed withdrawal."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average appeared headed  for its third straight day of gains on Thursday and was up one  percent by late afternoon as tech issues such as Shin Etsu  Chemical were lifted by a rally in New York.
Sci/Tech," Google's share price has been set at 85 dollars in its initial public offering, a company spokeswoman said."
Business,"  Google Inc., the most used Internet search engine, sold shares at  $85 each in its initial public offering, the bottom of the range the company had suggested the stock would fetch in the biggest auction style IPO. "
Business,"Announcing record profit and revenue for the past year yesterday, global resources group BHP Billiton says it has decided to award a \$2bn bonanza to its shareholders. "
Business, The US Army wants to know how a threatened plan to withhold  $60 million a month in a billing dispute might affect Halliburton Co. #39;s ability to support US troops in Iraq. 
Business,"ox Communications, the nation #39;s third-largest cable television operator, has formed a committee to consider the \$7.9 billion bid by its parent, Cox Enterprises, to take the company private. "
Business,"Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the US in over a decade, will cost insurers \$7.4bn (4bn;5.9bn euros). "
Business,"  The Blackstone Group agreed to buy Prime Hospitality Corp., which owns Wellesley Inn and AmeriSuites hotels, for  $790 million, including the assumption of debt. "
Sci/Tech,REALNETWORKS #39; attempt to get Steve Jobs to open up its proprietary eyePods is getting attacked by Apple #39;s fanatical supporters. 
Sci/Tech,"After months of crossing a vast Martian crater floor and zigzagging up low-slung hills, NASA #39;s Spirit rover has spotted its first hint that water once coursed across the now-desert-like region, scientists said Wednesday. "
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft has discovered two new Saturn moons, the smallest yet found among its dozens of natural satellites. "
Sports,"The movie pitches, Letterman -- no, Leno -- the unending media requests, the book deals, surely the line is forming on the right for Paul Hamm. "
Sports,"OLYMPIA, GREECE - It was a day when the actors took a back seat to the scenery, when the question of who won and who took part was not as significant as where they competed. "
Sports,"AU PRINCE, HAITI   Brazil routed a weak Haitian team 6 0 Wednesday in an exhibition game aimed at promoting peace in the Caribbean country. "
World,"OURE CASSONI, CHAD - She pulled tattered socks over her bony legs and stared at the ground, trying to hide the dirty, torn clothing she is so embarrassed to wear. "
World,"  Typhoon Megi churned through the Tsushima Straight dividing Japan and South Korea, leaving nine people dead and thousands homeless as it damaged crops, dumped heavy rains and grounded flights. "
World,"SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR - Rival inmates fought each other with knives and sticks Wednesday at a San Salvador jail, leaving at least 31 inmates dead and two dozen injured, officials said. "
World,Iran warned America and Israel last night that it was ready to launch pre-emptive strikes to stop them attacking its nuclear facilities. 
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average climbed for a  third straight day on Thursday, rising over one percent as a  rally in New York boosted tech issues such as Toshiba Corp and  Shin Etsu Chemical"
World, Election year tactics like making anonymous phone calls or inventing make believe groups to criticize the opponent now come with a higher price: the possibility of time in jail.
Business, Oil prices struck another record high  on Thursday and remained supported above  $47 by a fall in U.S.  crude stockpiles and threats by insurgents in Iraq against oil  facilities.
Sports,Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou's missed drugs tests will be investigated by the IAAF.
World," United Nations employees called the attack on U.N. headquarters in Baghdad a year ago ""our Sept. 11."" The death toll of 22 may have been far lower than from the strikes in New York and Washington, but the truck bombing marked a similar fundamental shift between the way things were done then, and the way they're done now."
World," What's clear about radical Iraqi cleric Muqtada al Sadr is that he wants power, U.S. officials say. What's less certain is what he wants to do with that power or how far he'll go to get it."
World," Elmer Bernstein, the versatile, Oscar winning composer who scored such movie classics as ""The Ten Commandments,""""The Magnificent Seven,""""To Kill a Mockingbird,""""The Great Escape"" and ""True Grit,"" died Wednesday. He was 82..."
Business,"Bowing to pressure from the US Department of Transportation, airlines that serve Chicago have agreed to cut the number of flights they send to O #39;Hare International Airport. The two most affected airlines are the only two that fly nonstop between O #39;Hare ..."
Sports,"AKRON, Ohio  Vijay Singh can make official this week what most already believe: That he, not Tiger Woods, is the world #39;s No. 1 player. "
Business, Oil prices struck another record high on Thursday and remained supported above  #36;47 by a fall in U.S. crude stockpiles and threats by insurgents in Iraq against oil facilities.
Sports," Andruw Jones hit a two run homer off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves threw out the potential tying run at the plate for the final out Wednesday night, preserving a 6 5 come from behind win over the San Diego Padres."
World," FATEH JANG, Pakistan (AP)   Pakistan's finance minister took an important step toward becoming the new prime minister by easily winning two byelections that give him a seat in parliament, a prerequisite for the post, state run television reported Thursday. Opposition groups insisted the vote was rigged."
Business," Asian shares rallied on Thursday,  with Taiwan jumping more than 3 percent, as technology issues  chased a rise in their U.S. peers and investors showed  resilience to record oil prices."
Business,"Now Google-gawkers will start to discover if the much-hyped initial public offering was the great, equal-opportunity money maker for all mankind or one incredibly dopey deal. "
Sci/Tech,HP IS TO release the final Alpha processor on Monday bringing to an end the chip that had a cult following for the last 14 years. 
Sci/Tech,"Anderson (Star report) -- Remy International Inc. said Wednesday it has agreed to sell its US transmission remanufacturing operation, Williams Technologies Inc., to Caterpillar Inc. "
Sci/Tech,Massive waves created by violent storms off Britain and Ireland are ripping off chunks of cliff and hurling them inland over distances scientists did not think possible. 
Sci/Tech,"August 18, 2004 - CNN #39;s latest Game Over column suggests that Sony may delay the US release of the PSP to June 2005: Activision CEO Bobby Kotick told investors yesterday that his company does not expect the PSP to launch in North America until the second ..."
Sports,"  Perhaps attempting to save their country further embarrassment and fearful of an impending ruling from the International Olympic Committee, two Greek sprinters abruptly withdrew from the Olympic Games on Wednesday. "
Sports,"  An entire nation was a minute plus injury time away from a massive party here Wednesday night. But when Brian Ching struck for his first international goal, Jamaica #39;s yellow clad fanatics had to settle for the same old, same old ..."
World,At least five loud explosions have been heard near holy sites in the Iraqi city of Najaf. Sniper fire could also he heard coming from the area. 
World,"UNITED NATIONS (AP) A year after the bombing of UN headquarters in Baghdad killed 22 people, the United Nations remains a target for attacks in Iraq and UN staff angrily allege that major security ..."
Business,SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices struck another record high on Thursday and remained supported above \$47 by a fall in US crude stockpiles and threats by insurgents in Iraq against oil facilities. 
Business,"The chairman of US Airways, David G. Bronner, said Wednesday that its employees must agree to a third round of wage and benefit cuts worth \$800 million in the next 30 days or the airline could be liquidated. "
Business,"SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia #39;s biggest airline Qantas has doubled its full-year profit on cost cuts and a pick-up in traffic, but the prospect of higher fuel costs has sent its shares down six percent. "
Business,"Bank of America began cutting jobs Wednesday but officials would not confirm how many or where. But a spokeswoman said cuts were occurring, and would eventually reach 12,500, the same number given in spring when the merger became final. "
Sci/Tech,LONDON: Massive waves created by violent storms off Britain and Ireland are ripping off chunks of cliff and hurling them inland over distances scientists did not think possible. 
Sports,"SILVER FOR SA: Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands, centre, the gold medallist, with South Africa #39;s Roland Schoeman, silver, left, and Australia #39;s Ian Thorpe, who took the bronze, during the medal ceremony for the 100-metre freestyle at the ..."
Sports,"Paul Hamm of the USA celebrates with his coach after scoring a 9.837 in the horizontal bar to claim victory in the men #39;s artistic gymnastics individual competition on August 18, 2004, during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at the Olympic Sports ..."
Sports,"Seventh-seeded Cyril Saulnier advanced to his sixth ATP quarterfinal this season with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) victory yesterday over Gilles Elseneer in the Legg Mason Tennis Classic at the William HG FitzGerald Tennis Center. "
Sports,"Having captured the PGA Championship for his fifth victory of the season, Vijay Singh believes he has wrapped up player of the year awards barring an exceptional finish. "
World,"Some 20 years ago, Ehud Olmert  now deputy prime minister of Israel, recently mayor of Jerusalem, back then a rising star in Israel #39;s right-wing firmament  was among the principal speakers at a United Jewish Appeal event in ..."
World,"TBILISI (Reuters) - Overnight clashes killed six Georgian servicemen in the rebel South Ossetia region, which Tbilisi is trying to bring back under government control, Deputy Security Minister Gigi Ugulava said on Thursday. "
Sci/Tech,Sony's new Cyber-shot P150 raises the bar for high-resolution cameras at affordable prices.
World," Two Polish soldiers were killed and five injured in a road accident in Hilla after their patrol was fired on near their Babylon base in southern Iraq, Polish news agency PAP said on Thursday, citing a military spokesman."
World,Researchers have identified more genetic mutations that appear to be linked with cot death.
World,A fresh trial of Hindus accused of burning to death Muslims during the 2002 Gujarat riots is due to begin in Bombay.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday ordered mutual funds to stop paying higher commissions to brokers who promote the companies #39; funds. The agency also required portfolio managers to reveal investments in funds they ...
Business,"MONTREAL (Reuters) - Shares of Air Canada (AC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) fell by more than half on Wednesday, after the Toronto Stock Exchange said it was reviewing the company #39;s stock to determine if it meets listing requirements. "
Business,"MILAN (Reuters) - Parmalat is suing its former auditors Deloitte  amp; Touche and Grant Thornton, claiming damages of  quot;at least \$10 billion quot; and broadening a legal battle to claw back funds from financial partners which it says ..."
Business,"  Japanese stocks rose for a third day, as Asahi Glass Co. and Nippon Mining Holdings Inc. raised their earnings forecasts, sparking optimism domestic economic growth will support profits. "
World,"South African President Thabo Mbeki concluded four-day talks with all parties in the Ivory Coast conflict on Monday, announcing that agreement on a four-point plan had been reached."
World,"  The US led coalition must speed up its  quot;exit strategy quot; from Iraq by accelerating the training of local security forces, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said."
Sports, Atlanta at Los Angeles (10:10 p.m. EDT). The National League division leaders meet in the opener of a four game series.
World," Two dozen people will be blamed by an Army investigation into the abuse of inmates at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, says a senior defense official.    The official, who spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity, provided no details of the report..."
World," Pinch hitter Lenny Harris delivered a three run double off Eric Gagne with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Florida Marlins past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 4 Wednesday night.    It was only Gagne's second blown save in 100 chances dating to Aug..."
World,"WE stand on the brink of a historic agreement on Northern Ireland. (Depending on how fast events move today, by teatime we could be celebrating an established fact."
Sci/Tech,Internet file sharing has been one of the hottest-burning controversies for years. A new survey of musicians and artists promises to throw gas on the fire.
World," Indian shares, Asia's second top performers last year, are poised for long term gains as foreign investors buy into the market, seeing the country as an economic ""growth story,"" according to analysts."
Business,A humbled Google Inc. makes its market debut on the Nasdaq exchange this morning after raising \$1.67 billion in an initial public offering that fetched about half of what the Web search company had previously estimated.
Business,"This was supposed to be the people's IPO, an exercise in shareholder democracy that would serve as a model for other companies seeking to go public without the suffocating embrace of Wall Street."
Business,"The 2004 presidential race ended last week in a stunning defeat for Massachusetts Senator John F. Kerry, as incumbent President George W. Bush cruised to an easy victory."
Business,"More than a decade after thousands of construction workers began flocking to the Big Dig, Boston's \$14.6 billion roadway project is winding down -- and so are the jobs."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson can't supply cardiac stents fast enough to capitalize on three recent recalls by archrival Boston Scientific Corp. , say cardiologists who use both companies' medical devices."
Business,  Janus Capital Group Inc. said yesterday it has finalized a  $226.2 million settlement with state and federal regulators over allegations of improper market timing trades.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission ordered mutual funds to stop paying higher commissions to brokers who promote the companies' funds and required portfolio managers to reveal investments in funds they supervise.
Business,"  Struggling Delta Air Lines Inc. plans additional job cuts as part of its effort to avoid bankruptcy, chief executive Gerald Grinstein said yesterday in a memo to employees."
Business,"  Flight reductions by 16 major airlines serving O'Hare International Airport    the result of two weeks of talks with the Transportation Department to alleviate traffic at the overburdened Chicago airport    are expected to improve on time performance nationwide, including at Logan International Airport in Boston, where schedules have suffered because of O'Hare delays, according to aviation officials and ..."
Business,"Verizon Wireless, the largest US mobile-phone operator, said a four-year agreement that would have made it easier for workers to join unions has expired."
Business,"As we watched television coverage of Hurricane Charley last weekend, my wife and I reminisced about a time nearly two decades ago when we lived in Florida and got the word to evacuate."
Business,"  Software vendor Lindows Inc. formally postponed its initial public offering yesterday, citing adverse market conditions."
Business,"To Lynn Sand, the decision by 3Com Corp. to move its worldwide headquarters to Marlborough a year ago was a sure sign that Massachusetts can lure businesses with the best of them."
Sci/Tech," When Sony Corp. President Kunitake Ando showed off the new Walkman meant to counter the assault by Apple's iPod portable music player, he held the prized gadget at the gala event upside down."
Sports,"He was dead and buried 6 feet under the landing mat, and he knew it.  quot;That's it, I'm done, quot; Paul Hamm told himself last night, after he'd tumbled from first to 12th with a slip of a foot on the vault."
Sports,"Pinch-hitter Lenny Harris delivered a three-run double off Eric Gagne with two outs in the ninth, rallying the Florida Marlins past the Dodgers, 6-4, last night in Los Angeles."
Sports,"With each passing day, with each frozen rope he's been lacing, Kevin Millar has been sending a clear message to American League managers: Go ahead and walk David Ortiz. You'll be sorry."
Sports,The jarring image of a brooding David Ortiz angrily snapping his maple bat over his knee?
Sports," It's a pitch she's been waiting 32 years to make. So when Maria Pepe, a skinny, stony-hearted, 44-year-old New Jersey hospital administrator winds up on the mound tomorrow to throw out the first pitch at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., the healing will be complete for an 11-year-old girl done wrong by Little League ..."
Sports,"Larry Bowa's time as Philadelphia Phillies' manager could be running out. General manager Ed Wade declined to give Bowa an endorsement before last night's game against the Houston Astros, saying only,  quot;He's the manager. quot; Told that comment can be interpreted many ways, Wade replied:  quot;Interpret it any way you want. quot; The fiery Bowa has come under scrutiny because the injury-plagued ..."
Sports,"The Red Sox may get some urgent relief from their injury crisis as early as tomorrow with the return of Mark Bellhorn . The second baseman, whose left thumb was fractured Aug. 1 by a 94-mile-an-hour fastball from Minnesota closer Joe Nathan , recovered faster than expected and reported to Triple A Pawtucket last night for a rehabilitation assignment."
Sports,"Tom Brady delivered the signature play of the Patriots' first exhibition game. He dropped back, scrambled to his left, and with Eagles defender N.D. Kalu tugging at his jersey, whipped a spinning first down pass to David Patten ."
Sports,The Baltimore Ravens are excited about the prospect of having Deion Sanders come out of retirement and be a part of their defensive backfield. The question now is: Will he take them up on their offer?
Sports,Boston College cleared a major legal hurdle in its bid to join the Atlantic Coast Conference yesterday when a Massachusetts Superior Court judge issued summary judgment in favor of the school's attempt to depart the Big East next July under the old provisions of the conference's constitution.
Sports,"In a world where enticements and incentives are abundant, it was stunning to hear players at the PGA Championship talk about the latest perk that took them by surprise. How about six free first-class, round-trip tickets to Ireland?"
Sports,"Swirling winds and 252 yards of a confounding downhill shot created quite a backup at Brae Burn Country Club's par-3 17th hole yesterday, player after player having to pursue shots that were blown off line. But when he got to the tee, Ron Philo Jr. wasn't about to complain about the delay."
Sports,"The Massachusetts golf community took a hit last week, losing two distinguished personalities. Ted Carangelo and Ted Kenerson were men of great spirit, devoted to their families, to their businesses, to their golf clubs, and most definitely to the integrity of the game."
Sports,"Frank Vana Jr. is the lone remaining Massachusetts entry in the US Amateur Championship after three days of play at a demanding Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y."
Sports,"WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS Event: NEC Invitational Site: Firestone Country Club, South Course (7,230 yards, par 70), Akron, Ohio. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Purse: \$7 million. Winner's share: \$1.2 million. Television: ESPN (today-tomorrow, 3-7 p.m.) and Channel 4 (Saturday, 2-6 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30-6:30 p.m.). Last year: Darren Clarke won his second WGC title, beating Jonathan Kaye by four strokes. Last week: Vijay Singh ..."
World," At least six Georgian soldiers were killed and seven wounded in overnight clashes in Georgia's separatist, pro Russian region of South Ossetia, an official with the Georgian interior ministry told AFP."
World,"  Rising sea levels, disappearing glaciers in the Alps, and more deadly heat waves are coming for Europeans because of global warming, Europe's environmental agency warned yesterday. The European Environment Agency said much more needs to be done    and fast. Climate change  quot;will considerably affect our societies and environments for decades and centuries to come, quot; its 107 page report ..."
World,  Eight men charged with conspiracy to murder in a trans Atlantic terror plot made their first court appearance yesterday in a case that has added to the fierce debate over Britain's terrorism laws and heightened fears in the country's Islamic community of an anti Muslim backlash.
World,"  A militant group said it has kidnapped a missing Western journalist with Boston area ties and would kill him if US forces did not leave the holy Shi'ite city of Najaf within 48 hours, Al Jazeera reported yesterday."
World,"  A long awaited report on the Abu Ghraib prison scandal will implicate about two dozen military intelligence soldiers and civilian contractors in the intimidation and sexual humiliation of Iraq war prisoners, but will not suggest wrongdoing by military brass outside the prison, senior defense officials said yesterday."
World,"  Taking a halting step toward a democratic government, Iraqi political and religious leaders selected an interim national assembly yesterday that includes representatives from many of the parties that control the current government."
World,"  Photos were published yesterday in newspapers across Pakistan of six terror suspects, including a senior Al Qaeda operative, the government says were behind attempts to assassinate the nation's president."
Sports, The New Jersey Nets try for their third consecutive win this evening when they head to Cleveland to face LeBron James and the Cavaliers at Gund Arena.
Sports," Lenny Harris has come up with clutch hits throughout his record breaking career as a pinch hitter. His three run double off Eric Gagne was a bit more special than most. Harris pushed his major league record for pinch hits to 190 Wednesday night, lining a bases clearing double into right center with two outs in the ninth to rally the Florida Marlins past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 4."
Sports, Olympic 100 meters freestyle champion  Pieter van den Hoogenband and world champion Alexander Popov  were both eliminated in the heats of the men's 50 meters  freestyle in a major shock in the Olympic swimming pool on  Thursday.
World," A blockade of the Nepalese capital called by Maoist rebels entered a second day, causing a rise in food prices and prompting the government to declare the city had enough supplies for a month."
World,"Movie composer Elmer Bernstein, creator of The Magnificent Seven and The Great Escape, dies aged 82."
Business,"  Shares of Rite Aid were hurting pretty good early Tuesday, falling about 5 percent after the drugstore chain warned that weak sales trends could bring its fiscal 2005 numbers in well below previous hopes."
Business,"WASHINGTON  Google closed the unusual auction for its shares yesterday and prepared for its stock to begin trading at \$85 per share, after weaker-than-expected demand from investors forced it to drastically slash the price and size of ..."
Business,"Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce sold its last retail banking operation in the United States yesterday, ending a brief, but tumultuous, foray south of the border. "
Sci/Tech,CAR FIRM Ford has given up trying to integrate Oracle #39;s Everest system into its networks as a bad job. 
Sci/Tech,"Malaysia - A turtle named Henry headed for the South China Sea one recent moonless night. He was one hour old and not much bigger than a bug, but his flat-flippered dash down the beach showed a determination to live bred into him by ..."
Sports,"Because rarely is a rally so improbable, even the man who pulled it off didn #39;t believe he could. On the same day he crash-landed on the vault and dropped to 12th place, Hamm nailed his final two routines Wednesday evening to claim ..."
Sports,  A dark cloud over the Games lifted yesterday as Greece #39;s top two sprinters pulled out rather than face expulsion over a missed drug test. 
Sports,Lenny Harris has come up with clutch hits throughout his record-breaking career as a pinch hitter. His three-run double off Eric Gagne was a bit more special than most. 
Sports,"The same day the Houston Astros announced that pitcher Andy Pettitte would have surgery on his troublesome left elbow next week, Roger Clemens left last night #39;s game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a strained right calf. "
Sci/Tech,"Google's IPO share price is set at \$85, the bottom of its projected range, as the internet search engine goes public."
Sci/Tech,Doom 3 combines hectic gameplay with genuine shocks to deliver a deliciously uncomfortable gaming experience.
Sci/Tech,"Its legal battles over, the software vendor will focus on sales until the market ripens."
World, The way was clear for Pakistan's Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz to become prime minister after unofficial results showed he had secured a seat in parliament's lower house by winning two by elections.
World,"Israel's Ariel Sharon says he will push ahead with plans for Gaza disengagement, despite a rebuke from his Likud party."
Business,"  The founders of Google Inc. did it their way, and then they paid the price. Sergey Brin, 30, and Larry Page, 31, completed an initial public offering of the largest Internet search firm yesterday using an unorthodox Dutch auction ..."
Business,  Flight reductions by 16 major airlines serving O #39;Hare International Airport    the result of two weeks of talks with the Transportation Department to alleviate traffic at the ...
Sci/Tech,"The hills of Mars have yielded fresh clues about how water shaped the Red Planet. Scientists at NASA #39;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, revealed that the robotic explorers Spirit and Opportunity each made discoveries which indicate that water has ..."
Sports,"  It was just after 8 am Wednesday, and across the street from the downtown Hilton, hundreds of media waited for the ultimate Greek tragedy to reach its sad conclusion. "
Sports,"OLYMPIA, Greece - When this whole Olympic thing started, the winner of its single event, a 210-yard sprint, would have his name used to identify the Games rather than the year. For instance, 776 BC was the Coroibos Games because ..."
Sports,David Beckham and Michael Owen went about making their peace with England #39;s deflated supporters last night with a goal apiece to help launch England to victory against Ukraine. 
Sports,"AKRON -- As the \$7 million NEC Invitational begins today on Firestone County Club #39;s South Course, there is bad news for the 75 players in the field who aren #39;t Vijay Singh. "
World,"KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - A heavily guarded convoy of six buses snaked its way out of Nepal #39;s capital Thursday, the first vehicles to defy Maoist rebels who blockaded Katmandu this week with threats alone and without setting up a single roadblock. "
World,Australia #39;s foreign minister says North Korea shows few signs of compromise but insists a negotiated settlement can still resolve the dispute over Pyongyang #39;s nuclear weapons. 
World,"TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Heavy rain from typhoon Megi has lashed South Korea and Japan, prompting the evacuation of some 3,000 people and leaving at least 12 dead. Some 165 Japanese children were trapped at a nature centre. "
World,GENEVAUN Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday met survivors and families of the 22 workers killed in a suicide bombing that shattered United Nations offices in Baghdad last year  an attack many employees refer to as  quot;our Sept. 11. quot; ...
Sci/Tech,"Inhabitants of virtual worlds are giving the games they play real economic power, a study has found."
World," Democrat John Kerry, citing a newly commissioned study, said on Thursday that rising health care expenses have cost American jobs and President Bush has done nothing to solve the problem."
Sci/Tech,Bankrupt Internet software maker Commerce One Inc. auctioned off dozens of prized online patents for \$15.5 million in a sale that could provoke a legal scuffle over whether the new owner is entitled to collect royalties from a long list of technology heavyweights.
Sci/Tech,Some customers had trouble reaching Amazon.com's Web site on Monday in what analysts described as probable technical difficulties for the world's largest online retailer during the crucial holiday selling season.
Business,The European Commission is backing its former trade commissioner Pascal Lamy to become the next head of the World Trade Organisation.
Business," Japanese shares rose for a third straight day on Thursday, advancing over one percent as a rally on Wall Street encouraged buying of technology issues such as Toshiba Corp. and Shin Etsu Chemical"
Business," Japanese shares rose for a third straight  day on Thursday, advancing over one percent as a rally on Wall  Street encouraged buying of technology issues such as Toshiba  Corp. and Shin Etsu Chemical"
Sci/Tech," Its legal battles over, the software vendor will focus on sales until the market ripens."
World, Israel's High Court said on Thursday it was upholding a decision by the country's attorney general to drop a bribery case against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
World, Israel's High Court said on Thursday  it was upholding a decision by the country's attorney general  to drop a bribery case against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Sci/Tech,Foreigners entering the United States zipped through the lines at the main port here and several other locations in Arizona and California as a new digital screening program went into effect.
World," Sporadic gunfire and explosions boomed through Najaf on Thursday despite a peace deal in which radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr agreed to disarm his militiamen and pull them out of a revered Shiite shrine they've been taking refuge in.    As clashes in Najaf continued, Arab television station Al Jazeera aired a video Thursday showing a militant group that called itself the Martyrs Brigade vowing to kill a missing Western journalist if U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"2003 was the first time plastic and other electronic payment methods beat out checks, according to a survey released yesterday by the Federal Reserve."
Sci/Tech,"The retail sector overall may be reporting a sluggish start to the season, but holiday shoppers are scooping up tech goods at a brisk pace -- and they're scouring the Web for bargains more than ever. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer will announce on Tuesday he will run for governor of  the state in 2006, a spokeswoman said."
Business," U.S. Treasuries faltered on Tuesday  after a blistering two session rally ran out of steam, though  analysts still saw room to the upside given the large  short base in the market."
Business," The yen held close to the previous  session's four week high against the dollar on Thursday while  the dollar held steady on the euro as investors awaited U.S.  labor and manufacturing data due later.  The Japanese currency  rose to a high of 109.28 per dollar late on Wednesday, as cross  currents in the market, mainly from a steep sterling fall,  forced yen sellers to buy the Japanese currency back, pushing  it higher against the dollar."
World, Maoist rebels kept vehicles off roads leading to Nepal's capital for a second day on Thursday and residents said fuel was being rationed and food prices had begun to rise.
Sci/Tech," China, sensitive about issues of  national sovereignty, has banned a computer sports game that  classifies Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Tibet as countries and  has threatened to fine Web sites that supply the game and net  cafes that let patrons download it."
Business," Shares of Google Inc. will make their Nasdaq stock market debut on Thursday after the year #39;s most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates, raising  $1.67 billion. "
Business,"SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Qantas profits soared to a record 648.8 million Australian dollars (US\$463.8 million, euro 376 million) in the past fiscal year, thanks to rising passenger numbers despite fears of Iraq war-related terrorism and the aftermath of ..."
Business, The Army has abruptly reversed itself and decided to pay all of Halliburton Co. #39;s fees to house and feed US troops in Iraq and Kuwait after the company threatened to legally challenge the effort to penalize it. 
Business,"Give them credit, they #39;re starting the CEO search with plenty of lead time. Early in the day on Aug. 18, Thomas F. Chapman, chairman and CEO of Equifax, stated his intention to retire sometime in late 2005, according to a company statement. While such an ..."
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks has slashed the price for downloading music taking the online music market competition a step further. 
Sci/Tech,"Teenagers tend to like instant messaging, TV watching, net surfing, music listening, and shopping, so an Austin, Texas, company has decided to package digital features coveted by teenagers in a PC targeted specifically at teenaged ..."
Sports," Paul Hamm feared he had blown a shot for a medal when he stumbled at the end of his performance in the vault, his fourth event in the six event men #39;s individual all around final. But the freckle faced gymnast from Wisconsin ..."
Sports,"Tyler Hamilton (United States) is the Olympic time trial champion. The man from Marblehead, who crashed out of the 2004 Tour de France, rode away his disappointment by drawing away from defending champion Vyatcheslav Ekimov (Russia) in ..."
Sports," Having closed the gap to a mere one tenth of a point, Vijay Singh needs only to finish ahead of Tiger Woods at the NEC Invitational, starting today, to end Woods #39; record run as the No. 1 ranked player in the world. "
Sports," It #39;s night, under the lights at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, and No. 2 seed Lleyton Hewitt is still wearing his white cap backward, the bill of it running down the back of his sweating neck. "
Sports,Shaun Wright-Phillips has set his sights on being picked for England #39;s World Cup qualifiers after scoring on a scintillating debut for his country. 
Sports,"For the bulk of the 89 minutes that the US National Team went without a goal against an inspired Jamaican side, chances were created -- some of the golden opportunity nature -- but none were converted. And it nearly put the Americans behind the proverbial ..."
World,"WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Two Polish troops have been killed and five injured when their vehicles crashed as they were trying to escape an ambush in the central Iraqi city of Hillah, a military spokesman said. "
World,"ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- A Pakistani religious leader, allegedly linked with the al-Qaeda terrorist network, has died here in police custody, local media reported Thursday. "
World," The European Union head office said Tuesday it had concerns over Italian budget deficit figures, only a week after Greece was challenged over alleged sloppy bookkeeping and possible underreporting of deficit figures."
Sci/Tech,Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson says the firm is in talks with a Chinese company over starting a mobile phone service in mainland China.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Opinion</strong> A chip on the shoulder?
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Review</strong> Mid-range features, performance for under 100?"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Product placement in computer and console games
Business, The yen held close to the previous  session's four week high against the dollar on Thursday while  the dollar held steady on the euro as investors awaited U.S.  labor and manufacturing data due later. 
Sports,"Rebecca Giddens made a final charge that nearly landed her a gold medal, but in the end the American settled for silver in yesterday's kayaking single slalom."
Sports,"Jason Estrada had the perfect opponent last night. An inexperienced one. The Pan Am Games gold medalist had not fought in two months because of a thumb injury and a case of plantar fasciitis that curtailed both his training and his aerobic workouts, and that layoff had his coaches concerned. Unable to run until recently, the Providence, R.I., ..."
Sports,Two of Greece's most famous athletes and their coach made their first public appearance here yesterday only to withdraw from the Olympic Games rather than face a panel charged with looking into a possible doping violation.
Sports,"Kim Rhode earned the United States a gold medal in double trap shooting yesterday, staking a unique claim as the first and last winner of the Olympic event."
Sports,BASEBALL Arizona (NL): Placed C Koyie Hill on the 15-day DL; purchased contract of C Chris Snyder from El Paso (Texas League). Baltimore (AL): Placed OF Larry Bigbie and 2B-OF Jerry Hairston on the 15-day DL; recalled OF Darnell McDonald from Ottawa (IL); purchased contract of OF Val Majewski from Bowie (EL). Houston (NL): Placed P Andy Pettitte on the ...
Sports,"US shot-putter Adam Nelson stood outside the throwing circle, his hands on the back of his head, his hopes just dashed by a foul on a throw that would have won the gold medal."
Sports,"By just two ticks of the clock yesterday morning, the US rowing team squeezed two entries into this weekend's Olympic finals on an otherwise empty day."
Sports,"In an early morning match before a handful of fans, the US women's volleyball team, ranked first in the world, lost to the Dominican Republic, 26-24, 22-25, 27-25, 23-25, 19-17. The US had not lost to the Dominicans, ranked 13th, since 1999 and did not try to dress up one of the biggest upsets of the Games, a loss arguably ..."
World," Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the attorney general's decision to clear Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in a corruption case, Israel Radio reported."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell rejects Russian claims that the West wants more influence in Ukraine.
Sci/Tech," It was a May December romance that really had legs: Young Aurora, a female giant octopus and her aging cephalopod suitor J 1 were thrown together for a blind date seven months ago by aquarists who hoped the two would mate."
World," Hamid Karzai was sworn in as  Afghanistan's first popularly elected president Tuesday,  promising to bring peace to the war torn nation and end the  economy's dependence on narcotics."
World, President Megawati Sukarnoputri forged a pact with Indonesia's largest political group Golkar to form a bloc that will dominate parliament but is seen as unlikely to ensure her reelection.
Sci/Tech," China's biggest computer maker said Tuesday it is in acquisition talks with a major international technology company, a disclosure which comes amid reports it might buy IBM Corp.'s personal computer business."
Business,"  Although published reports yesterday claimed that Bank of America Corp. plans to layoff hundreds of employees at Fleet Banks throughout Massachusetts, Fall River area branches had not received official word by closing time Wednesday, according ..."
Business,"  Shares of JJB Sports Plc, Britain #39;s largest sporting goods retailer, had their biggest decline in at least two years after the company said profit this fiscal year may be about 20 percent less than forecast amid declining sales. "
Business,"THE LABOR Department #39;s trumpeting of its new regulations governing overtime, which go into effect next week, sounds a little tinny. "
Sci/Tech,"This Cassini spacecraft wide angle camera view shows a half-lit Saturn, with two dark storms rolling through its southern hemisphere. The image was taken in visible red light on July 19, 2004, at a distance of 6.2 million kilometers (3.9 million miles) ..."
Sci/Tech,"WHILE MICROSOFT and AMD are suggesting it will be well into next year before the final version of WinXP 64 is released, yesterday it started offering a fresh preview edition of its up-and-coming software which now supports both Intel and AMD 64-bit ..."
Sports," They weren #39;t our own tarnished heroes this time, they were bad actors in an overwritten Greek tragedy. But outside the Athens Hilton yesterday morning off the downtown boulevard called Vasillias Sofia, the scene was all too familiar. So were the ..."
Sports,"He was leading a procession of Olympic shot-putters, thick-bodied, thick-necked men who were about to enter a dirt-floored den of antiquity, and be immersed in history that was as palpable as the crumbling columns and fading marble slabs. "
Sports,"Vouliagmeni, Greece - The second-fastest move Tyler Hamilton made Wednesday was hopping off the gold-medal platform and running - hobbling, really - to his wife, Haven. "
Sports,"WASHINGTON : Lleyton Hewitt further polished his form on hardcourt with the US Open drawing near, earning a 6-3, 6-2 second-round win against Colombian Alejandro Falla at the 500,000-dollar Washington Open. "
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has vowed to press ahead with his Gaza pullout plan despite a humiliating rebuff from his own party of his bid to forge a coalition with the pro withdrawal Labour Party. 
World, Maoist rebels kept vehicles off roads leading to Nepal #39;s capital for a second day on Thursday and residents said fuel was being rationed and food prices had begun to rise. 
World,"SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- One died and four others went missing as Typhoon Megi hit South Korea #39;s southern provinces with strong winds and heavy rains, reported South Korean Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. "
Sci/Tech, Free software helps organize large music collections.
Sci/Tech," Sleepycat Software this week announced the general availability of Berkeley DB XML 2.0, a major upgrade to its open source database for telecommunication infrastructure and enterprise data centers. This release adds support for XQuery 1.0, an emerging standard for XML data access, as well as improvements in performance and usability. Other enhancements include support for XPath 2.0, which allows the selection of a portion of an XML document, and support for the PHP API, which enables developers using the PHP scripting languages to work with XML documents."
Sports," Zina Garrison was given a one year contract to stay on as U.S. Fed Cup captain, while Billie Jean King retired Tuesday as a coach for the team."
World,"Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his support Tuesday to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on his plan to invite the Labor Party into a unity government, Ha #39;aretz reported, citing an aide of Sharon."
Sports, Five weightlifters tested positive for  drugs before the Athens Olympics and were banned from the  Games.
Sci/Tech," A group called JGR Acquisition made the winning,  #36;15.5 million bid Monday for a batch of obscure but potentially important patents covering technologies for Internet business transactions."
Sports,"The Belgian press paid tribute to Raymond Goethals on Tuesday, describing him as the magician and looking back on his teams many victories."
Sports,British heavyweight hope Danny Williams believes the key to beating WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and becoming the heavyweight champion of the world in Las Vegas on December 11 is his hunger and desire to succeed.
Sci/Tech," When Office Depot, Inc. stores ran an electronics recycling drive last summer that accepted everything from cell phones to televisions, some stores were overwhelmed by the amount of e trash they received."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade, company researchers said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"IT job exports are forecast to increase by a compound annual growth rate of 5.9 between 2002 and the end of 2004, said Frost  amp; Sullivan."
Sci/Tech,Computers with AMD #39;s Opteron processor will soon be able to take advantage of the same power management technology the company has already built into its laptop and desktop microchips.
Sci/Tech,"Two Japanese companies said Tuesday they have developed a DVD that can play on both existing machines and the upcoming high-definition players, raising hopes for a smooth transition as more people dump old TV sets for better screens."
World, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he could not imagine how Iraqi elections scheduled for Jan. 30 could be held under current conditions.
Business," U.S. crude prices rose to another new  record on Thursday, rising 25 cents to  $47.52 a barrel on  evidence that high prices are not hurting world oil demand  growth."
Business,"Home loan borrowing continued to surge in July, the Council of Mortgage Lenders says."
Business,"  Internet search engine Google has announced it will go public at  $85 a share, paving the way for the widely awaited but troubled stock offering to finally stumble to market on Thursday. "
Business,SAN FRANCISCO  Google #39;s star-crossed stock offering is making high-tech history. But will its cash windfall help make it a permanent part of Silicon Valley lore despite mounting competition and a tepid market? ...
Sci/Tech,"A week after releasing Windows XP Service Pack 2 to enterprises, Microsoft is trying to quell confusion over an apparent security flaw and applications that won #39;t work without adjustments. "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has made available the latest builds of its 64-bit version of Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise, which each features a handful of new improvements including the Luna user interface, Windows Messenger, Windows Media ..."
Sports,"OLYMPIA, GREECE -- Brad Snyder #39;s shot put travelled just more than 19 metres, but the arc of its flight spanned more than 1,600 years. "
Sports,"  Andy Roddick hit one final errant shot into the net and hung his head, his medal hopes over. A short while later, Venus Williams was gone, too. "
Sports,"  Ernie Els has set his sights on an improved putting display this week at the World Golf Championships #39; NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio, after the disappointment of tying for fourth place at the PGA Championship last Sunday. "
Sports, The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has named the five who failed drugs tests before the Athens Olympics. 
World,"San Salvador -- At least 31 prisoners died and 23 were wounded yesterday during clashes between gang members and other inmates in El Salvador #39;s largest prison, officials said. "
Business,generation mobile phone network 3 reports a rise in its UK customer base to 1.2 million   but its Hong Kong parent firm is hit by heavy 3G losses.
World," Italy's culture minister has threatened to shut down Florence's Uffizi museum, home of masterpieces by Michelangelo and Botticelli, if the government doesn't scale back planned spending cuts."
World,"Rival community leaders meet in central Nigeria, the scene of bitter clashes earlier this year."
Sci/Tech, Electronics conglomerate Sony Corp.  unveiled eight new flat screen televisions on Thursday in a  product push it hopes will help it secure a leading 35 percent  of the domestic market in the key month of December.
World," Indian soldiers killed the head  of a guerrilla group fighting for Kashmir's merger with  Pakistan in a gunbattle on Thursday, hours before President  Abdul Kalam began a rare visit to the region, an official said."
World,\Hong Kong's government warns people with heart and respiratory problems to stay in as smog chokes the territory.
Business," U.S. crude prices rose to another new record on Thursday, rising 25 cents to  #36;47.52 a barrel on evidence that high prices are not hurting world oil demand growth."
Business," British retail sales fell in July for the first time in over a year, official figures showed, providing further evidence that higher borrowing costs are dampening consumer activity."
Business," Sky high oil prices are likely to  pressure Wall Street once again on Thursday, while earnings  news from tech giants Ciena <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CIEN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CIEN.N</A> and Nortel <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> and  Google's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> awaited Nasdaq debut will also steer  sentiment."
Business,"After months of missteps and fumbling with initial public offering via an unusual Web-based auction that bucked Wall Street conventions, the troubled pregnancy of Google, the search engine company, will finally be complete. "
Business,"Instead of cramming as many as 132 arrivals into an hour, airlines at O #39;Hare Airport agreed Wednesday to limit themselves to just 88 an hour this fall, potentially slashing record delays but raising the prospect of higher prices. "
Business,"News Item:  quot;The US Army has threatened to partially withhold payments to Halliburton due to allegations of overcharges for food, shelter and services. quot; ..."
Business," Sky high oil prices are likely to pressure Wall Street once again on Thursday, while earnings news from tech giants Ciena (CIEN.N) and Nortel (NT.TO) and Google's (GOOG.O) awaited Nasdaq debut will also steer sentiment."
Business," US Airways Group Inc.'s (UAIR.O) chairman said employees must agree to  #36;800 million in new wage and benefit cuts within 30 days or the airline might be liquidated, the New York Times said on Thursday, citing an interview with Chairman David Bronner."
Sci/Tech,The upcoming Outpost Firewall Pro 2.5 operates seamlessly with XP SP2 to improve security and privacy. 
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- NASA #39;s Mars rovers have uncovered more clues about how water shaped the Red Planet, scientists said Wednesday. "
Sci/Tech,"Broadband will be as widely available as analogue TV by the middle of next year, according to BT. BT has struggled to extend the reach of broadband to certain areas of the country because until now 512Kbps ADSL connections would not work ..."
Sci/Tech,"Leipzig Game Convention in Germany, the stage for price-slash revelations. Sony has announced that it #39;s slashing the cost of PS2 in the UK and Europe to 104.99 GBP. "
Sci/Tech,"Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. said Wednesday that its Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services unit will acquire Williams Technologies Inc., a remanufacturer of transmissions and engines, from Remy International Inc. for an undisclosed ..."
Sports," With a disastrous landing on the vault that sent him stumbling off the mat and nearly into the judges #39; laps, Paul Hamm thought it was over. "
Sports,"Greek sprint duo Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou will have to wait until after the Olympic Games to find out their fate following their missed drugs tests, according to athletics chief Arne Ljungqvist. "
Sports, Doping cast its sleazy shadow over the Olympics again when it was announced on Thursday that five weightlifters had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. 
Business," Germany's financial watchdog said on  Thursday it was looking into recent trading by U.S. financial  services group Citigroup <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> in European government bond and  derivative markets, but had not started a formal probe."
Sci/Tech, Electronics conglomerate Sony Corp. unveiled eight new flat screen televisions on Thursday in a product push it hopes will help it secure a leading 35 percent of the domestic market in the key month of December.
Sci/Tech,Newly granted IP extends 1999 Net-connected video game patent
Sci/Tech,"quality, affordable TV on mobiles could be just what 3G operators are looking for, say researchers."
World," Malaysia went on a nationwide alert against bird flu Thursday after officials confirmed that a deadly strain of the disease, blamed for the deaths of 27 people in Asia, had been found in a tiny northern village."
World," Iraq's government warned Shi'ite  cleric Moqtada al Sadr on Thursday he would face a military  strike within hours unless he ended his uprising, disarmed his  militia and quit a shrine in the city of Najaf."
World,Lenny Harris has come up with clutch hits throughout his record-breaking career as a pinch hitter. His three-run double off Eric Gagne was a bit more special than most...
Business,"The Supreme Court is considering whether states may bar people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers, a big-money question that could lead to sweeping changes "
Business,"Sprint (Quote, Chart) has awarded wireless equipment contracts totaling \$3 billion to Lucent (Quote, Chart), Motorola (Quote, Chart) and Nortel (Quote, Chart) to better compete in a sector reshaped by acquisitions and spectrum swaps."
Business," Shares of Google Inc. will make their Nasdaq stock market debut on Thursday, with some market participants expecting a steady start or slight rise after the company #39;s initial public offering priced far below original estimates. "
Business, Oil prices struck a fresh record high above  $47 a barrel on Thursday as fresh evidence of demand growth in China and India underlined how rising appetite for oil is straining the world #39;s supply system. 
Business,"  Hurricane Charley packed more punch than any storm not named Andrew, the Insurance Information Institute said Wednesday. "
Business," US Airways Group Inc. #39;s (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) chairman said employees must agree to  $800 million in new wage and benefit cuts within 30 days or the airline might be liquidated, the New York Times said on Thursday, citing ..."
Business,"  Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka shing #39;s biggest company, said first half profit more than doubled on gains from asset sales. The company added users at unprofitable high speed wireless networks in Europe at a ..."
Business,"As reports FinanceGates.com, the largest Web search engine Google Inc. is going to reach \$1.67 billion in its initial public offering on Thursday selling 19.6 million shares at \$85 each. Still, analysts consider shares to be overpriced. "
Business,US mortgage applications climbed 12 percent last week as the lowest mortgage rates in four months prompted consumers to buy homes and refinance loans. 
Business,"McDonald #39;s took further steps to jazz things up for its customers Wednesday, unveiling a new cashless payment service and expanding the test of deli-style sandwiches at US restaurants. "
Business,"company Philippine Stock Exchange Index ended up 16.90 points, or 1.1 percent, at 1,573.27, after giving up 2.4 percent in the past two sessions, including Wednesday #39;s 0.7 percent loss. "
Business,"BERLIN, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Germany #39;s financial watchdog said on Thursday it was looking into recent trading by US financial services group Citigroup (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) in European government bond and derivative markets, but had not started a ..."
Business, Retail sales fell more than expected in July and for the first time in over a year as poor weather pushed down clothing sales sharply. 
Sci/Tech,The micro flyer is the next version of the robot by the Japanese technology firm that wowed crowds with last year. 
Sci/Tech,"With broadband access an increasingly critical requirement in running a business, BT said as many as 78,000 more West Midland homes and businesses will be brought within reach of its broadband service next month. "
Sci/Tech,"Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Malaysia has set aside 60 hectares of land off the east coast state of Terengganu to help conserve its dwindling number of endangered sea turtles. "
Sci/Tech,"Cornice has countersued hard drive rival Seagate, the maker of micro hard drives said yesterday. In a complaint filed with the US District Court for Delaware, the Cornice asked the court not only to determine that certain Seagate patents are invalid but ..."
Sci/Tech,"KUALA LUMPUR: Juniper Networks Inc has introduced solutions that it claimed would provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a secure, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for remote employees to access corporate networks. "
Sci/Tech,"For spammers, it #39;s been a summer of love. Two newly issued reports tracking the circulation of unsolicited e-mails say pornographic spam dominated this summer, nearly all of it originating from Internet addresses in North America. "
Sports,"The Greek sprinters who withdrew from the Olympic Games yesterday were named in an e-mail exchange between Balco Laboratories owner Victor Conte Jr. and a Greek track and field coach, two sources familiar with the case said. "
Sports,Great Britain #39;s three-day eventing team have joined forces with France and the USA to challenge the gold medal claims of Germany and Bettina Hoy. 
Sports," Brendan Hansen, United States, swimming  The former UT swimmer goes for the gold in the 200-meter breaststroke. The world-record holder at 100 and 200 meters, Hansen won the silver in the 100 breast on the second day of competition. He says a ..."
Sports,"Levin, the low amateur at the US Open who tied for 13th, registered a 3- and-1 win over Mike Lane of Citrus Heights (Sacramento County). "
World,The next few weeks may reveal whether or not Prime Minister Sharon will succeed in cobbling together a government that will implement his Gaza withdrawal plan. It is disconcerting to see how difficult he is finding it to ...
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pakistan #39;s Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz, a former banker credited with its economic reforms, will take over as prime minister next week following his thumping National Assembly by-election victories on Wednesday. "
World,"JAKARTA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, fighting to win a fresh term, formally unveiled on Thursday a coalition of parties seeking to ensure she stays in power for the next five years. "
World,An expert has warned that landslides such as those seen this week in Perthshire and north Cornwall are set to become more common. 
Business," Crude prices near record highs will  again mute any advance in U.S. stocks at the market's open on  Thursday, but investors will get a diversion as Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> begins trading after its initial public offering."
Business, Oil prices struck a fresh record high  above  $47.50 a barrel on Thursday as fresh evidence of demand  growth in China and India underlined how rising appetite for  oil is straining the world's supply system.
Business," Grocer Winn Dixie Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WIN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WIN.N</A>  on Thursday reported a quarterly loss as restructuring costs  weighed on results, but said its efforts to reverse a market  share slide are gaining momentum."
Business," Clothing retailer Limited Brands Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LTD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LTD.N</A> on Thursday posted a sharply higher quarterly profit,  lifted by a rise in sales at stores open at least a year."
Sci/Tech,Scientists develop a synthetic version of a herb-based drug to treat malaria.
Sci/Tech,"A chart of temperature variation over 1,000 years dubbed the ""hockey stick"" has entered into the folklore of climate scientists, but how accurate is it?"
Sci/Tech,"Unemployment drops, optimism rises for computer professionals. Is it because the unhappy ones leave the field?"
Sports," American Gary Hall Jr., the defending Olympic champion, and teammate Jason Lezak qualified for the 50 meter freestyle semifinals Thursday, but two of their biggest rivals failed to advance."
Sports, Michael Phelps's chances of winning a  record eight medals at the Athens Olympics were given a big  boost on Thursday when U.S. team officials said he might swim  the heats of the 4x100 medley relay.
Sports," Olympic champions the Netherlands  snatched another last minute victory on Thursday in the men's  hockey tournament in Athens and Pakistan stunned Sydney silver  medallists South Korea 3 0 with fast paced, attacking hockey."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  vowed on Thursday to press ahead with his Gaza pullout plan  despite his own party's humiliating rebuff of his bid to forge  a coalition with the pro withdrawal Labour Party.
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  on Thursday won a final reprieve from criminal prosecution in a  bribery scandal that had threatened to topple him and derail  his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.
World," After torrential rain caused flash  flooding in southern England and a landslide in Scotland this  week, meteorologists on Thursday forecast more heavy downpours  and urged people to heed bad weather warnings."
World,\Six Chinese protesters have threatened to jump from the top of a six-storey building in central Beijing.
World, U.S. stocks are seen slightly lower at the open Thursday as investors take some cash off the table after Wednesday's sharp rally...
World," Jurors in the Scott Peterson murder trial got an early start on their weekend when the judge delayed cross examination of the prosecution's star witness, then sent them home because of what he described as a ""potential development.""   Judge Alfred A..."
World," An Iraqi Cabinet minister said Thursday that Iraqi forces could begin an offensive against Muqtada al Sadr within hours, despite the firebrand cleric's acceptance of a peace proposal.    To prevent an imminent attack on his forces, who are holed up in the revered Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, al Sadr must immediately disarm his Mahdi Army militia and hand over its weapons to the authorities, Minister of State Qassim Dawoud said..."
World,"SAN JOSE, California - On the cusp of its voyage into public trading, Google's initial stock price was set at \$85 and its market value calculated at \$23 billion - less than originally expected, but still impressive for a 6-year-old dot-com dreamed up in a garage.    The final initial public offering price, set through an unorthodox auction that alienated many on Wall Street, means the stock will likely debut Thursday under the symbol ""GOOG"" on the Nasdaq Stock Market..."
Business,"New market set as demand in China, India intensifies supply worries, Iraq lends price support. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices blazed past \$47.50 a barrel and set fresh highs early Thursday as demand growth in China and India exacerbated supply shortage ..."
Business,"HONG KONG : Hutchison Whampoa, the ports-to-telecoms conglomerate owned by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, reported its first half net profit rose 106 percent to HK\$12.5b (US\$1.6b). "
Sci/Tech,"Network Appliance posted positive results for its first quarter of 2005 on Wednesday, reporting a 38 percent increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year, and said it intends to continue hiring 200 new people a quarter. "
Sports, Michael Phelps #39;s chances of winning a record eight medals at the Athens Olympics were given a big boost on Thursday when US team officials said he might swim the heats of the 4x100 medley relay. 
Sports,"An Indian weightlifter has tested positive for drugs before the start of the Athens Games, the International Olympic Committee has announced. "
Sports,  The French Olympic team is to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to try to win back its three day event Olympic gold medal in Athens. 
Sports,HE #39;S the man seem-ingly no-one in Liverpool knows anything about - and who #39;ll now have to wait a little longer before attempting to endear himself to a curious Anfield crowd. 
Sports,"KINGSTON, Jamaica (Wednesday, August 18, 2004) -- Brian Ching was not one to waste a second chance. The reserve striker, who earlier missed an opportunity to tie the game with a point-blank header, made no mistake when he drove home a close-in shot in the ..."
World,19 August 2004 -- An Iraqi government official has said a military offensive against Shi #39;ite militiamen loyal to Shi #39;a cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the holy city of Al-Najaf will begin in  quot;hours quot; unless they disarm. 
World,Georgian military officials say at least six Georgian soldiers have been killed and at least seven others wounded in overnight clashes in Georgia #39;s breakaway region of South Ossetia. 
World,"  UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has changed his holiday plans following Wednesday #39;s discovery of two explosive devices near Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s Sardinian villa, where he had been staying, Il Corriere della Sera ..."
World,"The United Nations is marking the first anniversary of the bombing of UN headquarters in Baghdad that killed 22 people, including the world body #39;s top envoy to Iraq Sergio Vieira de Mello. "
Business, Oil prices struck a fresh record high  above  $47.50 a barrel on Thursday as fresh evidence of demand  growth in China and India underlined how rising appetite for  oil is straining the world's supply system.
World," An explosion Thursday hit the heavily fortified Green Zone, home to Iraqi government offices and the U.S. Embassy in central Baghdad, sending up a plume of gray smoke."
Sci/Tech," Two Japanese companies said Tuesday they have developed a DVD that can play on both existing machines and the upcoming high definition players, raising hopes for a smooth transition as more people dump old TV sets for better screens."
Business," Shares of Synopsys Inc. (SNPS.O), a semiconductor design software maker, tumbled before the bell on Thursday, a day after the company reported lower quarterly net income and said results in the current quarter would be below Wall Street estimates."
Business,Governments around the region are warning that rising oil prices have started to hurt their economies.
Sci/Tech,British net firms are starting to get tough with firms that drum up trade using junk e-mails.
World, Princess Anne was in Cyprus to pay a royal morale boosting visit to Britain's Olympic athletes training on the Mediterranean island before heading off to the Athens Games.
Business,Virgin Group today announced plans to expand its mobile phone services to China in a \$300m (154m) joint venture with a Chinese company.
Business,"The Swedish company Gambro AB will sell a division to an El Segundo company for \$3.05 billion in cash. Gambro Healthcare US, the division being sold, operates clinics for patients undergoing kidney dialysis and has 565 clinics and 43,200 patients."
Business,"Planned job cuts at US firms climbed during November, a report said on Tuesday, in a further sign of sluggishness in the labor market."
Business,"The retail sector overall may be reporting a sluggish start to the season, but holiday shoppers are scooping up iPods, DVDs, digital cameras and other tech goods at a brisk pace -- and they "
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO) delivered long awaited preliminary results for the first half of 2004 on Thursday that showed estimated first and second quarter earnings between nil and 1 cent per share, and North America's biggest telecom equipment supplier said it would cut about 3,500 jobs."
Business," Clothing retailer Limited Brands Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LTD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LTD.N</A> on Thursday posted sharply higher quarterly earnings on  gains from the sale of its stake in Galyans Trading Co. and  strong customer response to sales events early in the quarter."
Business," Telecommunications equipment maker  Ciena Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CIEN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CIEN.O</A> on Thursday reported a wider loss for the  fiscal third quarter due to slack demand and forecast sales in  the current quarter would be little changed from the third  quarter."
Business, The dollar traded near this week's  four week lows against the euro and yen on Thursday ahead of  U.S. jobless claims and a key business survey that dealers  expect to provide further clues about the interest rate  outlook.
Sci/Tech," Environmentalists and two Maryland Democratic congressmen chastised the Bush administration Wednesday for proposed regulations they said will not do enough to reduce mercury contamination of Maryland rivers, lakes and the Chesapeake Bay."
Sci/Tech," If environmental policy were scored like grade school spelling tests, New England's mercury reduction efforts wouldn't get any gold stars."
Business,World Trade Center leaseholder Silverstein Properties Inc. could collect \$4.68 billion in insurance payments after the jury in the second phase of the WTC property insurance litigation decided that the Sept.
Business,"On the cusp of its voyage into public trading, Google #39;s initial stock price was set at \$85 and its market value calculated at \$23 billion - less than originally expected, but still impressive for a 6-year-old dot-com dreamed up in a garage. "
Business,"Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire #39;s Stores Inc. reported Thursday that second-quarter earnings rose 48 percent to beat Wall Street expectations, and guided above estimates for the fourth-quarter and fiscal year periods. "
Business,"SAN JOSE, California - Initial shares of Google Inc. were priced late last night at \$85 US each -- the low end of estimates that the company had revised downward hours earlier. "
Business,"ZURICH, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Top Swiss telecoms group Swisscom (SCMN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) confirmed takeover talks with neighbouring Telekom Austria (TELA.VI: Quote, Profile, Research) had ended without result, the group said on Thursday, crushing ..."
Sci/Tech,"Over half of online US households are using broadband to access the internet, according to new research. "
Sci/Tech,"The AP is reporting that the iPod has become so popular in Japan, despite the introduction of the Sony Walkman NW-HD1, that six of the top 8 selling music players in the country are iPod models. The AP ..."
Sci/Tech,"The dictionary module has been integrated into the word processor and is also a stand-alone application in the Works Task Launcher. A thesaurus has been included, as well as the option to set parental controls. "
Sports,"time US Olympian Tom Dolan, who took back to back gold medals in the 400 IM at Atlanta and Sydney, will analyze races for SI.com throughout the Games. "
Sports," On a day on which both Greece and the Olympics celebrated themselves by returning the Games to their ancient home in Olympia, two popular Greek athletes withdrew from the track and field competition amid a scandal befitting that ..."
Sports,"A US tennis team expected to collect a gold rush or at least challenge for one, instead got derailed just after coming out of the gate. "
Sports,"LISBON, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Portugal captain Luis Figo said here on Wednesday he was taking a break from international soccer, although he would not confirm if the decision was final. "
Business, Shares of Japan's troubled supermarket chain Daiei Inc. soared 27 percent Thursday following reports that U.S. giant Wal Mart Stores Inc. planned to submit a proposal for turning the company around.
Sci/Tech," Internet giant Amazon.com Inc. is to buy China's biggest online retailer, Joyo.com, sources familiar with the deal said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," An anti bacterial agent commonly found in soaps and detergents has been found in water from streams and wastewater treatment plants in the Baltimore area, a Johns Hopkins researcher said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, The New Mexico Museum of Space History will be shipping names to the stars with the first X Prize launch into space.
Sci/Tech,The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday gave its approval for Google Inc. to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO).
Sci/Tech,"Gateway Inc. will introduce its first desktops based on Intel Corp.'s new 915G chip set through several retail outlets, the company plans to announce Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Desktops will be available at several retailers, including CompUSA."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo, Google and other major web sites have been hit with a lawsuit saying they carry online gambling ads in violation of California law. This comes after two of the major search companies earlier this year made moves that were supposed to remove online gambling ads entirely."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A>  posted long awaited preliminary results for the first half of  2004 on Thursday, estimating first and second quarter earnings  between nil and 1 cent per share."
Business," Oil prices struck a fresh record on  Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh  evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not  been slowed yet by higher energy costs."
Business," European stocks shrugged off new peaks  in crude oil prices and moved slightly higher on Thursday with  technology firms leading the advance, while bonds and the  dollar were steady."
Sci/Tech, Mammoth Cave National Park and Western Kentucky University have opened a facility that is designed to give students a hands on learning environment in the longest known cave system in the world.
Business,"Retail sales fell 0.4 in July - the first monthly decline in over a year - but the underlying trend remains strong, official figures showed today. "
Business,"SAN JOSE, California (AP)--On the cusp of its voyage into public trading, Google #39;s initial stock price was set at \$85 and its market value calculated at \$23 billion--less than originally expected, but still impressive for a 6-year-old dot-com ..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has won the first round against security researchers digging for flaws in its Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), dismissing claims by German consultants to have identified vulnerabilities. "
Sci/Tech,Broadband should be available through 99.4 per cent of phone lines by next summer thanks to a technical breakthrough by BT. 
World,"JERUSALEM, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Israeli High Court of Justice upheld Thursday Attorney General Menachem Mazuz #39;s decision not to indict Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in the Greek island corruption case, Haaretz website reported. "
World,"WARSAW, Aug 19 (AFP) - Two Polish soldiers serving in Iraq were killed and five injured on Thursday in a car crash as they sought to escape an ambush, a military spokesman in Warsaw said. "
Business," Commercial truck maker Navistar  International Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NAV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NAV.N</A> said on Thursday quarterly earnings  rose as it boosted sales and controlled costs."
Sports," The U.S. men's basketball team were once  again in danger of defeat at the Olympic tournament on  Thursday, trailing Australia 51 47 at the end of the first  half."
Sports," Five weightlifters were banned from the  Olympics after failing drugs tests, officials said on Thursday,  as doping scandals continued to dominate the first week of the  Games."
World, Police arrested a man in central England on Thursday under anti terrorism laws.
World, A Japanese chess great who plans to marry  former world champion Bobby Fischer and help him avoid  deportation home to the United States declared herself on  Thursday to be a pawn seeking to become a queen.
World," A state judge upheld a 1913 law that prohibits out of state gay couples from marrying in Massachusetts, where same sex marriage between residents has been legal since May.    The eight couples who filed the lawsuit   from Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York   sought a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the statute, claiming it is inherently discriminatory..."
Business," The number of Americans filing first claims for jobless pay fell 3,000 last week, the Labor Department said on Thursday in a report showing no impact from Hurricane Charley which struck Florida last Friday."
Business," The number of Americans filing first  claims for jobless pay fell 3,000 last week, the Labor  Department said on Thursday in a report showing no impact from  Hurricane Charley which struck Florida last Friday."
Business," Oil prices struck a fresh record on  Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh  evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not  been slowed yet by higher energy costs."
Business," Shares of DeVry Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DV.N</A>, a  provider of business and technical education, fell before the  bell on Thursday, a day after it reported fourth quarter  earnings that came in just shy of analysts' expectations."
World," Negotiations between the Austrian privatisation agency OeIAG and the Swiss telecommunications group Swisscom for a stake in Telekom Austria ended without a deal, OeIAG said in a statement."
Business," Oil prices struck a fresh record on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. "
Business,"OTTAWA (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) posted long-awaited preliminary results for the first half of 2004 on Thursday, estimating first and second quarter earnings between nil and 1 cent per share. "
Business,"Clothing retailer Limited Brands, whose chains include the Limited, Express, Victoria #39;s Secret and Bath  amp; Body Works, posted a sharply higher quarterly profit on Thursday. The company saw a rise in sales at stores open at least a year. Its shares closed ..."
Business,"HONG KONG Cheung Kong (Holdings), the holding company of the billionaire Li Ka-shing, said Thursday that first-half profit almost doubled, spurred by higher earnings from its Hutchison Whampoa unit and a surge in property sales. "
Business,"PARMALAT, the bankrupt Italian food company, is suing outside auditors Grant Thornton and Deloitte  amp; Touche, seeking 5.5 billion in damages. "
Sci/Tech,"More than half (51) of the American online population accessed the Internet via broadband connections in July--up from only 38 percent in July 2003, according to estimates released Tuesday by Nielsen//NetRatings. "
Sci/Tech,"Micro Focus has extended its  #39;Lift and Shift #39; legacy Cobol migration service, adding the option of migrating CICS-based mainframe Cobol applications to HP and IBM Unix and Linux servers. "
Sports," Five weightlifters were banned from the Olympics after failing drugs tests, officials said on Thursday, as doping scandals continued to dominate the first week of the Games. "
Sports,"LONDON, England (Reuters) -- England lost opener Andrew Strauss as they reached 53 for one at lunch on the first day of the fourth and final test against West Indies at The Oval. "
Sports,"South Korea took an early lead, so did the Czech Republic. Hey, even New Zealand had the US women #39;s basketball team down for a while. "
World," Tiring of the carrot and stick approach, and with US presidential elections only a few months away, the US has taken an aggressive role in Pakistan in the hunt for  quot;big name quot; al Qaeda figures. "
Business,"The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week for a third consecutive time, signaling that the labor market may be improving after hitting a speed bump in June and July."
Sci/Tech, The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high speed lines has now equaled the number using dial up connections.
Sci/Tech,"CEO Michael Robertson says the Linux company ""won't be forced into a cut-rate IPO."""
World,"Negotiations over the embattled city of Najaf took a new and complicated turn Thursday when an official of Iraq's interim government issued fresh demands to be met by rebellious Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr, accompanied by warnings of an imminent military offensive at the shrine where Sadr's militia is holed up."
Business, Shares of Japan's troubled supermarket chain Daiei Inc. soared 27 percent Thursday following reports that U.S. giant Wal Mart Stores Inc. planned to submit a proposal for turning the company around.
Sci/Tech," Ernie Miller, a 38 year old software developer in Silver Spring, offers a telling clue as to how www.craigslist.org became the Internet's go to place to solve life's vexing problems."
Sci/Tech, Further proof New York's real estate market is inflated: The city plans to sell space on top of lampposts to wireless phone companies for  #36;21.6 million a year.
Business, Shares of Google Inc. (GOOG.O) rose 15 percent to  #36;98 in the first minutes of their Nasdaq stock market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates.
Business," Output at U.S. Mid Atlantic factories slowed in August as new orders dropped sharply, suggesting recent weakness in the economy is likely to persist into coming months."
Business," Interest rates on U.S. 30 year mortgages stayed under 6 percent for a third straight week, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday, remaining at their lowest averages since early April."
Business," A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening."
Business, The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that a top staffer overseeing the  #36;7.6 trillion mutual fund industry will step down for a private sector position.
Business," Shares of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> rose 15  percent to  $98 in the first minutes of their Nasdaq stock  market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated  initial public offering priced far below initial estimates."
Business," Output at U.S. Mid Atlantic factories  slowed in August as new orders dropped sharply, suggesting  recent weakness in the economy is likely to persist into coming  months."
Business, U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as  investor worries about high energy costs hurting corporate  profits kept indexes lower after oil prices broke through  $48 a  barrel.
Business, A federal appeals court on Thursday  delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major  movie studios and music companies by ruling several Internet  file sharing software companies are not liable for copyright  infringement.
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A>  earned stock market applause on Thursday as it slashed more  jobs, released on target profit estimates, and took steps to  clean up its accounting mess."
Business," Commercial truck maker Navistar  International Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NAV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NAV.N</A> reported higher quarterly earnings  on Thursday, but its shares fell more than 5 percent as the  market focused on lower than expected profit from its core  manufacturing operations."
Business," United Airlines, which has said it  plans to miss nearly  $500 million in pension contributions this  fall, said in bankruptcy court papers it likely will be  necessary to cancel and replace all of its pension plans."
Business," Shares of Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> fell  on Thursday as the company's fiscal first quarter results,  released after the market closed on Wednesday, failed to  inspire investors."
Business," Petsmart Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PETM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PETM.O</A>, the top U.S.  pet supplies chain, on Thursday said quarterly earnings rose on  improved pet services sales, but its stock sank as much as 12  percent as results lagged analysts' expectations."
Business,"Shortly before noon today, Google Inc. stock began trading under the ticker symbol GOOG on the Nasdaq stock market. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,Crude futures climbed above \$48 a barrel Thursday as market fears of sabotage against the Iraqi oil infrastructure outweighed assurances from Baghdad that exports would increase in coming days.
Business,France and Germany's market watchdogs say they are looking into Citigroup bond trades already under scrutiny in the UK.
Business,"Ireland is poised to grow faster with a smaller deficit thanks to the global economic recovery, the government says."
Business,"US internet giant Amazon.com is buying China's largest web retailer Joyo.com, in a deal worth \$75m (41m)."
Business,"Europe's bigger economies register yet more productivity growth, while the UK starts to fall behind."
Business,"Apple is recalling 28,000 faulty batteries for its 15-inch Powerbook G4 laptops."
Business,"Irish airline Aer Lingus offers workers at least 40,000 euros each to take voluntary redundancy under cost cutting plans."
Business,"Indian conglomerate Tata is to invest \$2bn in a power plant in Bangladesh, the country's single largest foreign investment ever."
Business,Oil prices struck a fresh record today on violence in Iraq and evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not slowed due to higher energy costs.
Business,"A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening."
Business,Google begins trading. Finally. Bill Mann's pretty tired of the navel-gazing.
Business,Claire's Stores continue to crank up sales and get more profitable along the way.
Business,Cola lets basketball star LeBron James create a new version of Powerade.
Business," Kroger Co., the top U.S. grocer, on  Tuesday posted a 29 percent rise in quarterly profit due to  cost controls, but price cuts to lure shoppers caused earnings  to miss Wall Street estimates and shares fell."
Business,"Seiko Epson hopes the tiny robot will help in security, disaster and rescue and space exploration. Also: Apple recalls batteries from its 15-inch PowerBook G4 laptops   hellip;. Sony unveils eight new flat-screen TVs   hellip;. and more."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O) has agreed to recall about 28,000 batteries used in its 15 inch PowerBook G4 laptop computers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures.
Sci/Tech," AT amp;T (T) is teaming with America's big cable TV operators to offer phone service over their broadband Internet lines, marking the telecom giant's first big move since it announced plans to abandon its traditional consumer long distance business."
Sci/Tech, A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major movie studios and music companies by ruling several Internet file sharing software companies are not liable for copyright infringement.
Sci/Tech, Video games makers searching for the next big thing to pull in players at Europe's biggest computer games fair hope to tempt more gamers to pit their wits against one other online as Web technology improves.
Sci/Tech," Top Indian software exporter Tata Consultancy Services will list its share on the Bombay Stock Exchange next week following its successful maiden share offer, an official said."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday issued a recall for PowerBook batteries sold from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15 inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. The batteries, made by LG Chem, Ltd. of South Korea, could overheat, posing a fire hazard    Apple said they have received four such reports, although no injuries have been reported."
Sci/Tech, Dozens of chimpanzees from a Dutch laboratory face a housing crisis after plans for their early retirement on the Spanish coast collapsed because of residents' fears they would carry infectious diseases.
Sci/Tech, A team of scientists is traveling a 600 mile stretch of the Inside Passage this month to study the effects of cruise ship waste and other contaminants in Southeast Alaska waters.
Sci/Tech," Australia's wheat farmers, fresh from battling the country's worst drought in a century, are now threatened by a plague of locusts which have already begun to hatch from a sprawling ""nursery"" in the country's outback."
Sci/Tech,"That would be ""Why are the Yanks so fat?"" to you and I.    This was the slogan used in Germany for a recent  Subway/Super Size Me joint advertising campaign. Accompanying the advert was a rounded looking image (full size) of the Statue of Liberty carrying burgers and     fries.    Did Subway go too far in this campaign, or were they unfairly vilified for their jest?"
Sci/Tech,Revamped website signals desire for broader customer base
Business," U.S. stocks were slightly higher on  Tuesday, with lower oil prices helping support markets, but  Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> dragged on the Dow following a report  of a possible  $24 billion takeover of cardiovascular device  maker Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>."
Sci/Tech,"Alexandra Cook is told her A-level results while on holiday in Australia - by her mum 12,000 miles away."
Sci/Tech,Online music service Napster teams up with Virgin Radio to launch a music download chart.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A> has  agreed to recall about 28,000 batteries used in its 15 inch  PowerBook G4 laptop computers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety  Commission said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," ""Madden NFL 2005,"" the latest  version of Electronic Arts Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ERTS.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ERTS.O</A>  pro football video  game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first  week of release, the company said on Thursday, citing internal  figures."
Sci/Tech,"Google plans to raise as much as \$1.67 billion in its public stock offering today, but even that impressive estimate doesn't hide the fact that the hype surrounding the search engine's IPO is only half as hot as yesterday. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"A freewheeling Internet marketplace, <a href=""http://www.craigslist.org"">www.craigslist.org</a> fulfills its users' varied needs. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. said on Thursday that it will buy Joyo.com Ltd., which\runs some of China's biggest retail Web sites, for about \$75 million to gain entry into China's fast-growing market."
World,SADO. Japan -- A North Carolina man who deserted the US Army for North Korea nearly 40 years ago says today is the first day of the last chapter of his life.
Sci/Tech,The Chesapeake Innovation Center is an Annapolis incubator focused solely on developing homeland security technologies.
Sci/Tech,CACI International Inc. said increased demand for its homeland security and intelligence services helped boost fourth-quarter profit by 56 percent over the same period a year earlier.
Sci/Tech,"When Sony Corp. President Kunitake Ando showed off the new Walkman meant to counter the assault by Apple's iPod portable music player, he held the prized gadget at the gala event upside down."
Sci/Tech,"While Vogue's September issue is still offering its famously dramatic images of 6-foot beauties clad in high fashion, the publication is adding an extra element that is a bit more utilitarian - online shopping."
Sci/Tech,"A new generation of robotic vacuums is ready to do battle with dirt, dust and dog hair with more cleaning power and cunning than their ancestors could muster. Faced with the usual obstacles - furniture, stairs, low-hanging bed skirts and stray socks - they intelligently and acrobatically extricate themselves from most tight spots and largely avoid getting stuck or sucking in what they shouldn't."
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> OTTAWA (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <NT.TO> <NT.TO>posted long-awaited preliminary results for the first half of2004 on Thursday, estimating first and second quarter earningsbetween nil and 1 cent per share.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Seiko Epson Corp. is developing a flying robot that looks like a miniature helicopter and is about the size of a giant bug. The company hopes it'll prove handy for security, disaster rescue and space exploration."
Sci/Tech," Attention, ladies: If that guy hitting on you just won't quit until you surrender your e mail address, feel free to call upon Paper Napkin."
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ""Madden NFL 2005,"" the latestversion of Electronic Arts Inc.'s <ERTS.O>  pro football videogame franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its firstweek of release, the company said on Thursday, citing internalfigures.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Scientists map enormous impact craters hidden under the Antarctic ice sheet using satellite technology.
Sci/Tech,Nasa's robotic rover Spirit has found evidence that water washed and altered rocks in the hills it has been exploring on Mars.
Sci/Tech,"A shortage of laboratory apes and monkeys could be holding back research into new drug treatments and genetics, it is claimed."
Sci/Tech,Sports science has allowed athletes to prepare for this Olympiad using technology beyond their predecessors' wildest dreams.
Sci/Tech,"The locusts swarming across West Africa reach  northern Nigeria, devastating fields of crops."
Sci/Tech,"  Venturing into the vacuum of space, with its extreme temperatures and the challenges of weightlessness in what amounts to a personal spacecraft, can never become routine. Yet humans have made more than 250 spacewalks, 142 of them by NASA astronauts..."
Sci/Tech,"ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) -- The New Mexico Museum of Space History will be shipping names to the stars with the first X-Prize launch into space..."
Sci/Tech,"  One of the ingenious instruments on board Rosetta is designed to smell the comet for different substances, analysing samples that have been cooked in a set of miniature ovens.     ESAs Rosetta will be the first space mission ever to land on a comet..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURA MECKLER    WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's not just a cliche: Sex and drugs often do go together, says a survey of U.S. teenagers..."
Sci/Tech,"JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- A team of scientists is traveling a 600-mile stretch of the Inside Passage this month to study the effects of cruise ship waste and other contaminants in Southeast Alaska waters.    The \$450,000 project is part of a nationwide look at the environmental health of coastal waters..."
Sci/Tech,"By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Some people can drink a lot of alcohol without becoming addicted, and specific genes may help explain why, researchers say.    In a new study of Australian twins, scientists found that separate genes appear to be responsible, to some degree, for dependence on alcohol -- addiction -- and how much people drink..."
Sci/Tech,"Most people have heard that taking a small dose of aspirin a day is good for the heart. Doctors routinely recommend it for patients who've had a heart attack or stroke, and studies show its blood-thinning affects can help prevent a repeat of such potentially deadly cardiovascular events."
Sci/Tech,"Brain peptide may be target for new drugs to treat insomnia, ADHD    HealthDayNews -- A brain protein that regulates sleep and anxiety may offer a target for the development of new drugs to treat conditions such as sleep and anxiety disorders and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.    In research with rodents, University of California, Irvine scientists found that neuropeptide S (NPS) increases alertness, suppresses sleep and controls stress response..."
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- For people with type 2 diabetes, tomato juice may help stave off the heart troubles that often complicate the disease.    Researchers have found that drinking tomato juice for three weeks had a blood-thinning effect in people with the disease..."
Sci/Tech,"No, the SCO Group is the copyright violator, according to Big Blue's latest filing."
Sci/Tech,"A router software bug could lead to denial-of-service attacks--but only techies could launch one, an analyst says."
Sci/Tech,"After seeing revenue growth for five quarters in a row, waning interest in the enterprise market results in a drop."
Sci/Tech,Dispute between regulators and SBC IP Communications highlights an endangered species: the 10-digit number.
Sci/Tech,"Revenue from wireless data services could reach \$189 billion in 2009, according to a new report."
Sci/Tech,The scandal-beset company will also lay off about 10 percent of its work force.
Sci/Tech,"The Mac maker says it will replace about 28,000 batteries in one model of PowerBook G4 and tells people to stop using the notebook."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks Corp. will cut 10 percent of its workforce, or around 3,500 jobs, to reduce costs."
Sci/Tech,"  In a deal that appears to buck the growing trend among governments to adopt open source alternatives, the U.K.'s Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is negotiating a renewal of a three year agreement with Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,HD-DVD backers say their format is cheaper and easier to produce than rival Blu-ray.
Sci/Tech,"Shares of Google Inc. (GOOG) surged nearly 22 percent in their market debut Thursday, the culmination of a unique and bumpy initial stock offering for the 6-year-old dot-com dreamed up in a college dorm room."
Sci/Tech,"LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s XBox video game system will team up with software maker Electronic Arts Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"  Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) said Thursday it has agreed to buy Joyo.com Ltd., China's largest online retailer of books, music and videos, for  $72 million..."
Sci/Tech,"By ELLEN SIMON    NEW YORK (AP) -- Further proof New York's real estate market is inflated: The city plans to sell space on top of lampposts to wireless phone companies for \$21.6 million a year.    The equipment would be attached to 18,000 of the city's 200,000 lampposts..."
Sci/Tech,"In Hurricanes Aftermath, Google is a Priority\\It wasnt so much the inability to take a hot shower. It wasnt the inconvenience of having to run to 7-11 for coffee in the morning. It wasnt the fact that we couldnt wash clothes, couldnt watch TV or couldnt get cool (other than ..."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Builds the Yahoo Search Blog\\When I logged on this morning and checked my daily referral stats I noticed a multiple number of referring links from a domain that was not familiar - YSearchBlog.com. Not only one referral or a handful, but multiple multiple referrals.. my first thought - WOW, ..."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Lost in Space
Sci/Tech,"Internal reports show that Romanian cyber extortionists weren't the first to penetrate the South Pole Research Station, but cast doubt on the U.S. claim that life support systems were compromised in the attack.\"
Sci/Tech,Cryptographic researchers have discovered weaknesses in the encryption algorithms that underpin the security and integrity of electronic signatures.\
Sci/Tech,"it yourself phishing kits are being made available for download free of charge from the Internet, according to anti virus firm Sophos. "
Sports," Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe is coming out of retirement after a 17 month prison stint, with a scheduled return to the ring Sept. 25."
Sports, The Cavaliers signed Brazilian rookie forward Anderson Varejao to a three year contract Thursday.
Sports," Amanda Beard, twice an Olympic silver  medallist back in 1996, finally won individual Olympic gold  when she snatched victory from Australia's Leisel Jones in the  200 meter breaststroke Thursday."
Sports," The word judo means ""Way of Gentleness""  in Japanese."
Sports, Conquering man's fastest runners at the  Olympics is not the only sprint show that may await American  Shawn Crawford; his agent is talking about another go at the  animal kingdom.
Sports,Won 1999 Tour of Denmark Finished 10th in individual time trial in 2000 Olympics at Sydney
Sports,It didn't take long for word of Tyler Hamilton's Olympic gold medal to spread throughout his hometown of Marblehead.
Sports,A closer look at the data from Sundays race shows Fernando full deserved his third place at the Hungaroring after a flawless drive.
Sports,"The Spaniard didnt quite repeat last years achievement, but his Hungarian podium left him satisfied all the same."
Sports,"Fernando Alonso finished third in the Hungarian Grand Prix, behind two unbeatable Ferraris."
Sports,"Fernando finishes third in Hungary, and scores the team's sixth podium of the year."
Sports,American Aaron Peirsol reclaims the gold medal Thursday night in the 200-meter backstroke after his disqualification was reversed.
Sports,Owners vote to extend Bud Selig's term as baseball commissioner for three years through 2009 in a unanimous vote Thursday.
Sports,"With the expansion of the ACC, the men's basketball schedule will not incorporate the double round robin format in which each school plays every other twice."
Sports,"Defending Olympic champion Hungary hands the United States its first loss in water polo preliminaries Thursday, beating the Americans 7-5."
World," If U.S. and Iraqi troops launch a major assault on radical cleric Moqtada al Sadr's militants, they will have to pass through sniper infested streets to root them out of a mosque they can't afford to harm."
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan called at an emotional tribute on Thursday for the prosecution of those behind the ""cold blooded murder"" of 22 people at the United Nations office in Baghdad one year ago."
World," Whoever built Stonehenge, the 5,000 year old circle of megaliths that towers over green fields in southern England and lures a million visitors a year, couldn't have planned for the automobile."
World," Shiite militants loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr broke into the headquarters of Iraq's South Oil Co. on Thursday and set the company's warehouses and offices on fire, witnesses said."
World," Egypt Air and Gulf Air signed a strategic alliance to boost their cooperation, especially in the Middle East."
Sci/Tech,"Two students at the Durham NC School of Science and Mathematics will split \$100,000 in scholarship money for their cancer research."
World," Get ready for some more ""Zell zingers"" from the political convention in New York. But this time, a Bush will be the beneficiary, not the target."
World," Wealthy members of Congress can give unlimited amounts of their own money to groups for get out the vote drives even though they are barred from raising big checks for their campaigns or others, election officials said Thursday."
World," The youth vote, perhaps the most elusive quarry in U.S. politics, is being Rocked, Smacked Down, Rapped and otherwise goosed by everyone from blinged out rappers to Harvard professors to the League of Women Voters."
World," The Senate Judiciary Committee heard this morning from one of its own about some of the problems with airline ""no fly"" watch lists. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D Mass., says he had a close encounter with the lists when trying to take the U.S. Airways shuttle out of Washington to Boston. The ticket agent wouldn't let him on the plane. His name was on the list in error."
World, Police arrested a man in central England  on Thursday under anti terrorism laws.
World," PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani police arrested an  Algerian and one other foreigner suspected of links with al  Qaeda on Thursday in the northern city of Peshawar after a  shoot-out, intelligence officials said."
World," CORCHA CAMP, Sudan (Reuters) - Abdul Karim Abdalla pounds  the earth with a metal cane in a rebel camp in western Darfur,  passionately imploring his fellow fighters to defend the land  of their fathers from Arab invaders."
World," Ayatollah Ali al Sistani, Iraq's most  influential Shi'ite cleric, was discharged from a London  hospital on Thursday after heart surgery, but will stay in  Britain for the time being, his spokesman said."
World,"A mortar round hits the roof of the US embassy in Baghdad, slightly injuring two emplyees,  a spokesman says."
Business," The dollar fell to a new record low  against the euro on Tuesday as investors, tiring of tough talk  on exchange rates by European officials, dismissed new   warnings from euro zone officials."
World,John Kerry made the comments after weeks of standing by as a group of Vietnam veterans criticized his wartime record.
World," Prime Minister Ayad Allawi issued a ""final call"" Thursday to Shiite insurgents to disarm and withdraw from a revered shrine after his government threatened a massive onslaught by Iraqi forces. As the peace deal for Najaf unraveled, militants bombarded a police station with mortar rounds, killing seven police and injuring 31 others..."
World," A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening.    The Conference Board said Thursday its Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators dropped by 0.3 percent in July to 116.0, following a revised decline of 0.1 percent in June..."
World," Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Thursday of relying on front groups to challenge his record of valor in Vietnam, asserting, ""He wants them to do his dirty work.""   Defending his record, the Democratic presidential candidate said, ""Thirty years ago, official Navy reports documented my service in Vietnam and awarded me the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.""  ""Thirty years ago, this was the plain truth..."
World," American Michael Phelps won his fourth gold medal of the Olympics in the 200 meter individual medley Thursday night, leading the entire race. Phelps finished in an Olympic record time of 1 minute, 57.14 seconds, lowering his own mark of 1:58.52 set in the semifinals one night earlier..."
World," Cash strapped United Airlines said in a bankruptcy court filing Thursday that it ""likely"" will be necessary to terminate and replace its employee pension plans.    The carrier cited the size of further cost cuts and the need to find bankruptcy exit financing as reasons for such a drastic move..."
World, Michael Jackson's defense lawyers aim to find out whether authorities violated his attorney client privilege when they broke into the office of a private investigator hired by the pop star...
World," LeBron James eyed Shawn Marion's pass coming toward him and made a split second decision to redirect the ball. One nifty touch pass later, Dwyane Wade converted it into a layup..."
World," The Senate Judiciary Committee heard this morning from one of its own about some of the problems with airline ""no fly"" watch lists. Sen..."
World," Shares of Google Inc. surged nearly 18 percent in their market debut Thursday, in the culmination of a unique and bumpy initial stock offering for the 6 year old dot com dreamed up in a college dorm room..."
World," Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Thursday of relying on front groups to challenge his record of valor in Vietnam, asserting, ""He wants them to do his dirty work.""   Fighting back, Kerry said if Bush wants to ""have a debate about our service in Vietnam, here is my answer: 'Bring it on.'"" Bush served stateside in the Texas Air National Guard during the war..."
World, The oak tree in Ilyse Kusnetz's back yard caused one headache when it crashed into her house during Hurricane Charley...
Business," A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major movie studios and music companies, ruling that several major online file sharing software companies are not liable for copyright infringement."
Business," Shares of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>  made their long awaited stock market debut on Thursday, rising  more than 20 percent to over  $100 after an initial public  offering marked by missteps and lackluster market conditions."
Business," A federal appeals court on Thursday  delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major  movie studios and music companies, ruling that several major  online file sharing software companies are not liable for  copyright infringement."
Business," U.S. stocks tumbled on Thursday as oil  prices marched above  $48 a barrel, but Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>  provided some excitement after shares of the Internet search  company surged on their debut."
Business,The bookseller beats core earnings estimates and raises its full-year guidance.
Sci/Tech," In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired."
Sci/Tech," Europe is warming up more quickly than the rest of the world, and cold winters could disappear almost entirely by 2080 as a result of global warming, researchers predicted Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The education policy of the Bush administration is founded on two pillars: standardized testing and charter schools.    However, as reported in this New York Times article (see also the audio archive at NPR or nonsubscription coverage at the Boston Globe) , the US Department of Education's own testing data show that nationwide, charter schools are, in aggregate, lagging their public counterparts."
Sci/Tech,"Music file-sharing companies are not legally responsible for the swapping of copyright content through their file-sharing software, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a blow to movie studios and record labels. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Associated Press</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Conservationists say the survival of Mongolia's fabled taimen salmon may depend on an unusual ecotourism venture involving Western anglers.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have manipulated carbon atoms to create a material that could be used to create light-based, versus electronic, switches. The material could lead to a supercharged Internet based entirely on light, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"The killer storm that slammed into Florida on August 13 made two things clear: Hurricanes can still surprise forecasters, and the rest of the 2004 hurricane season probably is going to be quite active."
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos says start-ups and their innovative ideas are the lifeblood of Silicon Valley.
Sci/Tech,Insensitivity to cultural issues has led to some of the software giant's products being banned in some countries.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: IBM chalks up two health care wins...Vonage users dial 311 for city info...Mozilla makes Japanese push...Macromedia offers Flash video tool.
Sci/Tech,The first Windows XP owners have started to get the SP2 patch--but it'll be a while till Microsoft can get round to everyone.
Sci/Tech,Company points potential Net phone customers to cable giants for broadband--all part of Ma Bell's aggressive VoIP plans.
Sci/Tech,The IT industry has two horses in the U.S. presidential race this year.
Sci/Tech,"Two months after ending a licensing deal with Oracle Corp., midmarket business applications vendor NetSuite Inc. is using its entry-level software relaunch to woo customers of Intuit Inc.'s QuickBooks."
Sci/Tech,This article seeks to answer the question: is your personal data safe? Or do you give it away during almost every transaction you make with government or commercial entities?
Sci/Tech,"What normally happens within twenty minutes? That's how long your average unprotected PC running Windows XP, fresh out of the box, will last once it's connected to the Internet."
Sports, Owners on Thursday unanimously voted to extend the term of baseball commissioner Bud Selig for three years through 2009.
Sports," They play with a confident air these days, even a swagger, more befitting the Brazilians and Germans. And, for the U.S. men's soccer team, that's good  #151; very good."
Sports, This is the last season the Sun Belt Conference will be scattered across the country.
Sports, Amanda Beard credited her new found  maturity for ending an eight year wait for a second Olympic  gold medal in Athens Thursday.
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Owners on Thursday  unanimously voted to extend the term of baseball commissioner  Bud Selig for three years through 2009.
Sports," SHAWNEE, Oklahoma (Sports Network) - Former heavyweight  champion Riddick Bowe is eyeing a return to the ring after  hanging up the gloves in 1996."
World," U.S. aircraft, apparently AC 130 gunships, pounded positions held by Shi'ite militiamen in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf Thursday and large orange multiple flashes lit the night sky."
World," Iraq's oil exports are still flowing at one million barrels per day through southern terminals despite an attack on the South Oil Company headquarters on Thursday, an oil official at the company said."
World," Leaders from the Group of Seven rich industrialized nations need to do more to aid poor African countries, Canadian Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said on Thursday."
World," Defending President Bush's foreign policies, national security adviser Condoleezza Rice counseled Americans to be ""less critical of every twist and turn"" in Iraq."
World," John Kerry accused President Bush of using surrogates to ""do his dirty work,"" as the Democratic presidential challenger hit back on Thursday at a Republican assault on his Vietnam War record."
World," Incoming Border Patrol agents will train closer to the U.S. Mexican border when the federal government relocates their academy to Artesia, N.M., Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday."
World," The chairman of South Korea's ruling Uri  Party resigned Thursday, an unexpected first casualty of  President Roh Moo hyun's call for an inquiry into who benefited  from working with Korea's Japanese colonial rulers."
World, The stepfather of the boy who accused Michael Jackson of molestation testified Thursday that he asked for payment from Jackson for the family's participation in a video interview intended to restore Jackson's reputation...
Business," U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday as oil prices climbed above  #36;48 a barrel, prompting investor worry about the effect of high fuel costs on corporate profits and consumer demand."
Business," Most senior executives at large U.S. companies plan to increase hiring and investments over the next 12 months amid growing optimism about the economy, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers released on Thursday."
Business," A federal appeals court on Thursday  delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major  movie studios and music companies, ruling that several online  file sharing software companies are not liable for copyright  infringement."
Business," Parmalat on Thursday fired off the latest  lawsuit in its bid to recover billions of euros from banks that  did deals with the now insolvent dairy group, suing CSFB for  about 250 million euros."
Business,Italian food giant Parmalat is pushing ahead with plans to sue its former auditors by taking CSFB to task over a bond deal back in 2002.
Sci/Tech," Gateway has introduced the first products in a new line of desktop PCs for sale at major retailers throughout North America, following through on plans to broaden the company's reach beyond direct sales channels."
Sci/Tech, Cingular Wireless has begun soliciting AT T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) bondholders to consent to certain amendments in connection with Cingular's acquisition of AT T.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is offering the latest iteration of its 64 bit computing platform, announcing the release of beta software for PCs and servers. The release marks the next step in the software giant's efforts to address the needs of high end customers."
Sci/Tech, Compuware accused IBM (NYSE: IBM) of improperly introducing 11th hour evidence in  order to delay a ruling in a legal battle between the two firms.  Compuware is suing IBM for allegedly stealing source code and using it  in its own software products.
Sci/Tech," Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) was outraged when RealNetworks (Nasdaq: RNWK) first announced its intentions to go after its iTunes and iPod market share. It should not have been: Its customers, apparently, are more than willing to go to bat for Apple."
Sci/Tech," A California condor chick that was part of an ambitious breeding program was found dead near its nest, the week after another was discovered with a broken wing and 35 bottle caps in its gullet."
Sci/Tech,IBM on Friday is scheduled to make available early versions of three grid-based technologies intended to help corporate and third-party developers better manage grid-based resources as a way to solve large and compute-intensive problems.
Business,"Online consumers in the United States spent \$8.8 billion, excluding travel purchases, in November, a 19 percent jump over the \$7.4 billion spent online a year earlier, a report released on Monday said."
Business,"The Bank of Canada announced today it is keeping its trend-setting overnight rate at 2.5 per cent, amid fears that the falling US dollar could hurt Canada #39;s economic growth."
Sports," Martina Navratilova's long, illustrious career will end without an Olympic medal. The 47 year old Navratilova and Lisa Raymond lost 6 4, 4 6, 6 4 on Thursday night to fifth seeded Shinobu Asagoe and Ai Sugiyama of Japan in the quarterfinals, one step shy of the medal round."
Business,"The US health secretary is expected to announce an order for five million more doses of flu vaccine, but it appears they won #39;t come from Canada."
Sports, Pittsburgh right guard Kendall Simmons will miss the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Sports, Adrenaline junkie Michael Phelps won his  fourth gold medal of the Athens Olympics Thursday and then  complained he was having trouble sleeping.
Sports, Aaron Peirsol was awarded gold in the  men's 200 meters backstroke at the Athens Olympics on Thursday  after winning an appeal against his disqualification then  surviving a protest from the British and Austrian teams.
Business," Gap Inc. (GPS.N), the largest U.S. specialty apparel retailer, on Thursday reported a slight decline in quarterly profit, meeting lowered forecasts, after summer clearance sales drew surprisingly small crowds."
Business," Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> shares  made their long awaited stock market debut on Thursday, rising  sharply to  $100 after an initial public offering marked by  missteps and lackluster market conditions."
Business," Gap Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GPS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GPS.N</A>, the largest U.S.  specialty apparel retailer, on Thursday reported a slight  decline in quarterly profit, meeting lowered forecasts, after  summer clearance sales drew surprisingly small crowds."
Business," U.S. stocks slid on Thursday, ending  four days of gains as oil prices continued their march higher,  but Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> created a buzz as shares of the  Internet search company surged on their debut."
Business,"  While Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin each made tens of millions of dollars selling some of their holdings in the Internet search giant, they were hardly alone. "
Business," As Florida attempts to recover from an estimated  $15 billion in damages left by Hurricane Charley, tax exempt debt issuance from the state is likely to increase so Florida can replenish its Hurricane Catastrophe ..."
Business,"nited Airlines said today that it was likely to terminate and replace its four employee pension plans with less-generous benefits, a drastic move that the airline said was necessary to attract the financing that would allow it to ..."
Business,"SYDNEY: Qantas Airways Ltd, Australia #39;s biggest airline, said yesterday its full-year profit doubled on cost cuts and a pick-up in passengers, but the prospect of higher fuel costs sent its shares sliding. "
World, Israel's attorney general urged the government Thursday to swiftly reroute its barrier in the occupied West Bank to minimize the risk of international sanctions after the World Court deemed the project illegal.
World," U.S. aircraft and tanks pounded Shi'ite militia positions around a holy shrine and ancient cemetery in Najaf early on Friday, witnesses said."
Business,"US dialysis company DaVita Inc., a major employer in Pierce County, is poised to buy a Swedish health care companys dialysis operations in a \$3 billion deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday."
World," Diplomatic efforts are underway to hold a preparatory meeting for the six party talks aimed at ending the nuclear crisis in the Korean peninsula, the US State Department said."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The Bank of Canada has fired an employee after  #36;10,000 in cash went missing from its Toronto bank note facility  a rare breach in an institution that prides itself on tight security."
World," President Bush and first lady Laura Bush are involved in a little he said, she said business here at the presidential ranch."
World, Israel's attorney general urged the  government Thursday to swiftly reroute its barrier in the  occupied West Bank to minimize the risk of international  sanctions after the World Court deemed the project illegal.
World," U.S. aircraft and tanks pounded  Shi'ite militia positions around a holy shrine and ancient  cemetery in Najaf early on Friday, witnesses said."
World," Shi'ite militiamen struck at the center  of Iraq's oil industry Thursday, setting the South Oil Company  headquarters in the southern port of Basra on fire and further  undermining the central government authority, police and  officials said."
World,"We alerted the Iraqi government, the US military, and the Mahdi Army; we were planning to go to the shrine."
World,"Bush's plan this week to restructure US forces in Europe is stirring up a mix of worry, nostalgia, and hope."
World,US chess legend Bobby Fischer is the latest in a string of problem migrants for Japan.
Business,"The cash-strapped airline said in a bankruptcy court filing today that it ""likely"" will be necessary to terminate and replace its employee pension plans."
Business,"Grokster and StreamCast are not liable for the swapping of copyright content through their file-sharing software, a federal appeals court ruled today."
Business,"Video games were hot in July, and video game stocks should follow the trend."
Business,"Sales were lower than expected, and the quality of earnings is in question."
Business,The graphs look like a nasty saw blade. The headlines are no help. What would Buffett do?
World," Prime Minister Ayad Allawi issued a ""final call"" Thursday to Shiite insurgents to disarm and withdraw from a revered shrine after his government threatened a massive onslaught by Iraqi forces. As a peace deal for Najaf unraveled, militants bombarded a police station with mortar rounds, killing seven police and injuring 31 others..."
World,"BRIELLE, N.J. - An 8-year-old girl who suffers from a rare digestive disorder and cannot eat wheat has had her first Holy Communion declared invalid because the wafer contained no wheat, violating Roman Catholic doctrine..."
Sci/Tech," A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major movie studios and music companies, ruling that several online file sharing software companies are not liable for copyright infringement."
Sci/Tech," The hills of Mars yielded more tantalizing clues about how water shaped the Red Planet in tests by NASA's robotic geologist, Spirit, while its twin, Opportunity, observed the deep crater it climbed into two months ago, scientists said on Wednesday."
Business,"NEW YORK/SEATTLE, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) shares made their long-awaited stock market debut on Thursday, rising sharply to \$100 after an initial public offering marked by ..."
Business,"PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Aug. 19, 2004  It took years for many insurance claims to be paid following Hurricane Andrew in 1992. This time, technology is helping speed along the claims process for residents hardest hit by Hurricane Charley. "
Business,"NEW YORK : New York crude oil smashed past 48 dollars a barrel for the first time, menacing the 50-dollar mark, as heavy fighting gripped the Iraqi city of Najaf. "
Business,"Remember the 1980s movie Wall Street, starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen? For those who don #39;t know, here #39;s a recap: To impress financier Gordon Gecko, played by Douglas, Sheen #39;s Bud Fox provides inside information ..."
Business,"BHP Billiton chief executive Chip Goodyear yesterday insisted this week #39;s record profit  quot;isn #39;t as good as it gets quot;, as the market wrestled with how to value the stock amid speculation that its share price was near cycle peaks. "
Business,"Amazon.com says it has reached an agreement to buy Joyo.com, the largest Internet retailer of books, music and videos in China, in a deal worth \$75 million. The rapid growth of broadband access in the region makes Asia a particularly ..."
Business,"LONDON, August 19 (New Ratings)  Parmalat Finanziaria SpA (PAF.FSE) announced today that the company has filed a lawsuit against Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB), seeking approximately 250 million in claims plus interest from the financial service ..."
Business,"Food purveyor Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) -- owner of the SPAM canned meat bonanza -- had good news this morning, or so you would think. Sales were up 15, unit volume was up 6, and earnings, excluding a positive impact from the ..."
Business,"  The index of leading US economic indicators fell in July and Philadelphia area manufacturing expanded at a slower pace this month, signs that record energy prices are keeping growth from accelerating. "
Business," Investors beware: If a wily female, apparently believing she #39;s calling someone else, leaves a message with you advising of a hot stock tip, walk away. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, it #39;s a scam. "
Business,"STAFF WRITER; Staff writers Alan J. Wax and Regina Marie Glick contributed to this story. As Bank of America pushes ahead with its takeover of Fleet Bank, about 1,000 jobs were cut companywide yesterday throughout the Northeast, ..."
Business,"Shares of Mylan Laboratories Inc., the largest US maker of generic drugs, surged Thursday after the company said investor Carl Icahn was given the green light by regulators to buy up to \$500 million of the company #39;s stock. "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has started to send out its latest major security patch to home PCs--but some people won #39;t get it for a while. 
Sci/Tech,"Apple, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, said it would voluntarily recall about 28,000 rechargeable batteries used in its 15-inch PowerBook G4 notebooks. "
Sci/Tech," NASA #39;s Spirit rover has found more evidence of past water on the hills of Mars, while its twin, Opportunity, has observed a field of dunes inside a crater. "
Sci/Tech,"Broadband across America Broadband has finally superseded dialup connections to the Internet, according to the latest measurements by Nielsen NetRatings. Nielsen reports broadband is used by 63 million users, or 51 percent of the ..."
Sci/Tech,A group of anonymous programmers has released new software that allows music to be swapped via Apple Computer #39;s popular iTunes jukebox. 
Sci/Tech,IBM is trying to use SCO as a punching bag this week as Big Blue fires off another motion for partial summary judgment in its legal slugfest over Linux and Unix copyright issues. 
Sci/Tech,"CHICAGO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Loral Space  amp; Communications Ltd. (LRLSQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , a bankrupt satellite operator, on Thursday said it filed its reorganization plan and it expects to emerge from bankruptcy before year #39;s end. "
Sci/Tech," Virgin Radio and online music service Napster, combining one of the oldest music mediums with the newest, have teamed up to create the first UK radio programme counting down the week #39;s most downloaded songs. "
Sci/Tech,Cisco has warned in a security advisory that some networks with its routers could be vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. 
Sci/Tech,"Wise Solutions has released Wise for Windows Installer 6.0, featuring .Net support and enhanced tools for creating installations for data-driven Web applications. "
Sci/Tech,"Seiko Epson Corp. announced Wednesday it had developed the world #39;s lightest flying microrobot, with a weight of just 8.6 grams without its battery, or 12.3 grams with the battery installed. "
Sci/Tech,"In an attempt to spark growth in its Net phone service, AT amp;T has turned to cable companies to pitch the technology to more consumers. "
Sci/Tech," Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. (CVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it would offer the world #39;s first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. "
Sci/Tech,Officials at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a \$1 billion contract to an industry team led by Northrop Grumman Corp. to build three robotic reconnaissance aircraft and a computer operating system to help fly them for the Air ...
Sci/Tech,"Digital Angel Corp., which makes implantable microchips used to track animals, said Thursday that it renewed a contract with a unit of Schering-Plough Corp. for exclusive distribution of its US pet-identification products. "
Sci/Tech,"The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) moved a step closer to overturning a Web browser plug-in patent at the heart of a multi-million dollar dispute between Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and Eolas Technologies. "
Sci/Tech,"Testing has always been a critical part of IT and certainly has become a fundamental component of Linux adoption. One of the most critical core pieces of Linux testing got a significant upgrade this week, courtesy of the Open Source Development Lab ..."
Sci/Tech, Electronics conglomerate Sony Corp. unveiled eight new flat screen televisions on Thursday in a product push it hopes will help it secure a leading 35 percent of the domestic market in the key month of December. 
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 19  It was nearly 3 am and Paul Hamm was alone on his porch at the Olympic village, sky dark, grounds quiet, gold medal hanging around his neck. "
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 29  Swimming #39;s technique critic came in for some criticism of his own tonight in the shark tank disguised as the Olympic pool. But all #39;s well that ends well on the medal stand and, despite being disqualified shortly ..."
Sports, American swimmer Michael Phelps grabbed a fourth gold at the Athens Olympics Thursday with a clear victory in the 200 meters medley and gold for 16 year old gymnast Carly Patterson leveled the US with China at 14 ...
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Gold medal favourite Carlos Moya joined the exodus of big name tennis players from the Olympics on Thursday, crumbling in the men #39;s quarter-finals against Chile #39;s Nicolas Massu. "
Sports,A shot put competition unique in Olympic history -- ancient or modern -- turned into one of the strangest competitions in the Games history Wednesday evening as the sun was setting on the ancient stadium. 
Sports," Costs for the Athens Olympics are climbing again, expected to top  $8.5 billion because of the massive security and overruns in the last minute scramble to get venues ready. "
Sports,"VOLOS, Greece At least the Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson, will be pleased that he has Cristiano Ronaldo back early from the Olympics. If only Ronaldo were happy to see him. "
Sports,"Team USA third baseman Crystl Bustos has been called the Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa of softball, but a more apt comparison would be to Freddy and Jason. "
World,"NAJAF, Iraq (AP) - An aide to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said the militant leader instructed his followers late Thursday to turn over the keys of the revered Shiite shrine they were hiding in to top religious ..."
World,"United Nations employees marked the anniversary of the Baghdad bombing with a demand for better security. The fear of further attacks hangs heavy as the world body anticipates a greater role in Iraq, and other world hot spots. "
World," The chairman of South Korea #39;s ruling Uri Party resigned Thursday, an unexpected first casualty of President Roh Moo hyun #39;s call for an inquiry into who benefited from working with Korea #39;s Japanese colonial rulers. "
World,"LAHORE, Pakistan: August 19, 2004 (PNS) - Current Federal Finance Minister, Mr. Shaukat Aziz won by-election on his way to officially becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan. As a member of ruling Muslim League and finance minister he is credited with ..."
World,The massacre of over 160 Congolese Banyamulenge Tutsis in Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi has once again brought to the fore the ethnic problem in Africa #39;s Great Lakes Region. 
World,"DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - Developing countries have pledged to band together to force the West to help tackle their problems, ranging from poverty to reform of the United Nations. "
World,"Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Malaysian agriculture officials confirmed Thursday bird flu has been detected in two chickens in the northern state of Kelantan. "
World,"BUDAPEST, Hungary (Reuters) - Hungary #39;s ruling Socialists dumped Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy Thursday, in an attempt to strengthen their hold on a government which has slipped despite a stronger economy and entry into ..."
Business,"Rite Aid Corp. (RAD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the third-largest US drugstore chain, on Tuesday warned that if current sales trends continue its fiscal 2005 results would fall below expectations it gave in September."
Sci/Tech,"On Friday, Microsoft issued its second Community Technology Preview (CTP) release of SQL Server 2005, while providing public testers with a new beta release as well, SQL Server 2005 Express Manager, a new, free database management tool."
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to buy Joyo.com Ltd., China's largest online retailer of books, music and videos, for \$72 million."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks said on Thursday it will slash its work force by 3,500, or 10 percent, as it struggles to recover from an accounting scandal that toppled three top executives and led to a criminal investigation and lawsuits."
Sci/Tech,"Shares of CACI International Inc. surged nearly 14 percent Thursday after the company, which provided private interrogators at Abu Ghraib prison and elsewhere in Iraq, reported a 56 percent jump in earnings."
Sci/Tech,"Though NBC is blanketing seven networks with 1,210 hours of Olympics coverage, there's this pesky, bill-paying task called work that keeps me from fully enjoying the televised competition."
Business,Wall Street futures crept higher in pre-market trading on Tuesday as the price of oil continued its slide and investors assessed the merits of possible acquisition of cardiac-stent maker Guidant by Johnson  amp; Johnson.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp.'s XBox video game system will team up with software maker Electronic Arts Inc. to stage an online Interactive World Cup tournament later this year, the companies announced Thursday."
Business," Upscale department store chain  Nordstrom Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JWN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JWN.N</A> said on Thursday quarterly earnings rose  62 percent as it controlled inventory and reduced expenses, but  the results fell short of Wall Street's expectations."
Sci/Tech,The KDE Project has released version 3.3 of its Linux desktop interface software.
Sci/Tech,Snapbridge Software brings content management to the little guys.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: EA to take World Cup soccer to Xbox...IBM chalks up two health care wins...Vonage users dial 311 for city info.
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday approved Google Inc.'s IPO plans, and the company's stock jumped 20 on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange."
Sci/Tech,"Fi hot spots emerged as a new emergency communications alternative in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, with traffic at some outlets up 50."
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. plans to deliver by the end of the year a new vulnerability service designed to help companies proactively detect and fix flaws that could be used in a malicious attacks.
Sci/Tech,Congressional hearings raised more questions than answers about impending organizational changes in the intelligence community and their impact on efforts to improve the nation's antiterror fight.
Sci/Tech,Computerworld columnist Yuval Kossovksy takes Apple Remote Desktop 2 out for a spin and finds that its new management features make it an upgrade well worth considering.
Sci/Tech,"Open Source Development Lab has upgraded a key Linux kernel development tool, the Scalable Test Platform, with new features to improve simulations of enterprise data centers on the Linux kernel."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel plans to cut about 3,500 jobs, most of them affecting middle managers, in a move to save \$450 million to \$500 million per year."
Sci/Tech,The U.K.'s Office of Government Commerce is negotiating a renewal of a three-year agreement with Microsoft Corp. that will focus on services and support.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. has issued a recall for about 28,000 PowerBook batteries sold between January and August for use with its 15-in. PowerBook G4 computers"
Business," Employers announced 104,530 job cuts last month, capping the worst three months for cutbacks since early 2002, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas Inc."
Sci/Tech,The U.K. National Health Service and Electronic Data Systems reached a settlement after the NHS terminated a contract for the company to supply a secure e-mail and directory system.
Sci/Tech,"Grokster, Morpheus not liable for user's actions, appeals court says."
Sci/Tech,By DAVID KRAVETS    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Grokster Ltd. and StreamCast Networks Inc...
Sci/Tech,"By MICHAEL GORMLEY    ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired..."
Business,"The price of this key commodity has risen by about a third just since the beginning of July. In London, oil closed at \$43.80 a barrel, while in New York oil closed at \$48.70, up three percent. "
Business,"awaited  #39;Transformation Plan #39; for Delta Air Lines Inc., one of Tampa International Airport #39;s largest carrier, will include further job cuts, wage and benefit reductions and a new strategy that will help Delta revitalize its entire business. "
Business," Factories in the US Mid Atlantic region slowed a little in August but remained at solid levels, although new orders fell sharply in a warning sign for future growth, a report showed on Thursday. "
Business,"MILAN, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Parmalat on Thursday fired off the latest lawsuit in its bid to recover billions of euros from banks that did deals with the now insolvent dairy group, saying it had sued CSFB for ..."
Business, New Zealand #39;s monopoly pay television operator Sky Network Television Ltd. (SKY.NZ) said Thursday it is in merger talks with its majority shareholder Independent Newspapers Ltd. (INL.NZ). 
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 19, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Apple Computer Inc. has issued a recall for about 28,000 PowerBook batteries sold between January and August for use with its 15-in. PowerBook G4 computers. The batteries, which were made by LG Chem Ltd. of South Korea, ..."
Sci/Tech,"(AP) PASADENA, Calif. (AP)  The Mars rover Spirit has developed a problem with one of its six wheels, but NASA officials said Tuesday they believe the robot geologist can continue working. "
Sci/Tech," Some people have a great excuse for being bad at math    their language lacks the words for most numbers, US based researchers reported on Thursday. "
Sports,"Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands missed qualifying for the semis in the 50 freestyle this morning, and the world #39;s headline writers heaved a sigh of relief. When the Flying Dutchman was beaten by Australia #39;s Ian Thorpe in the 200 freestyle on ..."
Sports,A weightlifting drugs scandal and yet another twist to the saga of disgraced Greek sprinter Kostadinos Kenteris dominated the Olympics on Thursday as China extended their lead at the top of the medal table. 
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers Thursday agreed to a two-year contract extension with veteran forward Sami Kapanen. Financial terms were not disclosed. "
Sports,"For three quarters the US Men #39;s Olympic Team (2-1) chased Australia (1-2) and still heading into the final 10 minutes the Americans trailed 67-65. Stepping up its defense, the US reeled off 10 consecutive points to take control of the game and went on to ..."
Sports,Andre Ward was in the hallway waiting to fight when he got his first glimpse of the fighter standing between him and an Olympic medal. 
Sports, Defense attorneys argued that Kobe Bryant's statements to investigators after the NBA star was accused of rape last summer should be kept secret because it is not yet certain they will be used in his trial.
Sports, The Atlantic Coast Conference chose Jacksonville on Thursday to host its first two championship games.
Sports," Alex Bogomolov Jr., ranked 110th, was among eight young American men given U.S. Open wild cards Thursday."
Sports," Gold medal favorite Carlos Moya joined  the exodus of big name tennis players from the Olympics on  Thursday, crumbling in the men's quarterfinals against Chile's  Nicolas Massu."
Sci/Tech," The makers of two leading file sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works swapped online by their users, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a stinging blow to the entertainment industry."
Sci/Tech,"Salesforce.com Inc. on Thursday released its first quarterly results since going public, posting income of \$1.2 million on revenue of \$40.6 million for the three months ended July 31."
Sports, The United States finally showed signs  of coming together as a team but still needed a late surge to  beat Australia 89 79 in the men's Olympic basketball tournament  Thursday.
World," Allegedly abandoned by their American mother in Africa as she took up military contract work in Iraq, seven children from Texas begged small change to buy food and shuttled from a neglectful stranger's care to a concrete block orphanage, Nigerians said Thursday."
World,"PONCA CITY, Okla. - Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols will not appeal his state murder convictions for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building, his attorney said Thursday..."
World, It took years for many insurance claims to be paid following Hurricane Andrew in 1992...
World,South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday he had reached agreement with all sides in Ivory Coast #39;s conflict on measures which should speed up implementation of a French-brokered peace accord.
World," Top war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic is  getting about  $520 a month in pension payments from the Serbia  and Montenegro military, the Belgrade daily Blic reported  Wednesday."
World," Where communist East German legislators once ruled, modern dance and club music are taking over."
World," TBILISI, Georgia (Reuters) - Georgian forces seized  strategic heights from separatist fighters in rebel South  Ossetia Thursday and President Mikhail Saakashvili promised  more such victories to fulfill a pledge to reunite his  fractious country."
Business,"Description: In the first day of trading in shares of the Internet search engine company Google, the stock rises to above \$100. After much anticipation over the public offering, Google set its initial price at \$85 for Thursday #39;s debut. NPR #39;s Laura Sydell ..."
Business,"HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. on Thursday said it expects its third-quarter losses related to Hurricane Charley after reinsurance recoveries will be less than \$10 million, or 10 cents per share. "
Business,BUDGET airline Jetstar has helped propel Qantas to a record post-tax profit of \$648.4 million. Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon paid tribute to the subsidiary domestic carrier during a formal profit announcement yesterday. 
Business,"PHILADELPHIA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Mylan Laboratories Inc. (MYL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) surged more than 10 percent on Thursday after billionaire investor Carl Icahn got federal regulatory approval to buy up 11.9 percent of ..."
Sci/Tech,"A US federal appeals court ruled in favor of peer-to-peer software makers this week, stating that the companies behind the Grokster and Morpheus services are not liable for copyright infringement due to the actions of their users. "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday recalled the batteries used in 15-inch PowerBook G4 computers, due to an internal short that can cause the batteries to overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. "
Sports, Aaron Peirsol was awarded gold in the men #39;s 200 meters backstroke at the Athens Olympics on Thursday after winning an appeal against his disqualification then surviving a protest from the British and Austrian teams. 
Sports,"Latrobe, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Steelers starting guard Kendall Simmons is expected to miss the entire 2004 season after apparently suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. "
Sports,Two positive drug tests and Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi playing as if they were on tranquilisers. India had a nightmare day at the Olympics today. 
Sports,England #39;s middle order came up trumps today after early wickets fell in the 4th and final npower test at the Oval. 
World,"In a series of apparently well-coordinated raids, British and Pakistani security forces arrested a number of terrorism suspects in early August. Some of the men arrested in the United Kingdom were charged with  quot;conspiring...to cause fear, panic, and ..."
World,"TOKYO  For a country that shut out foreigners for hundreds of years, Japan has proved strangely attractive for problem migrants of late. "
Sci/Tech," Low carb dieters may be missing key nutrients when they eliminate or restrict certain food groups, according to health experts:"
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Wednesday posted advice for enterprises relying on Software Update Services (SUS) to prevent network slowdowns and server bottlenecks as they update thousands of PCs to Windows XP Service Pack 2 ...
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer this week launched a voluntary worldwide 15-inch PowerBook G4 battery exchange program to deal with 28,000 potentially faulty units. "
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Web browsers are our windows to the Internet. They enable us to navigate about the Internet with ease and they help secure us and protect our privacy when we conduct online transactions. "
Sci/Tech,Software developer Information Appliance Associates announced Thursday the release of an application synchronizing Research In Motion #39;s BlackBerry devices with Apple #39;s Mac OS X. 
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The United States men #39;s volleyball team fell below .500 Thursday night with a four-set loss to Russia in Pool B action. "
Sports,"In a move that defies logic, a vision for the future and good taste, baseball owners voted unanimously to extend the contract of commissioner Bud Selig through 2009. As a baseball fan, this makes me want to lower the blinds, wear black and listen to my ..."
World,"With the Maoist blockade of Kathmandu completing its second day, the Nepal government on Thursday asked the rebels to resume peace talks. "
World, Non party groups spending millions of dollars in unlimited donations on ads and get out the vote drives in this year's presidential race will face some new ground rules starting with the 2006 election.
World," In a debut vaguely reminiscent of the dot com boom, shares of Internet search giant Google Inc..."
World, The stepfather of the boy who accused Michael Jackson of molestation testified Thursday that he asked for payment for the family's participation in a video interview intended to restore Jackson's reputation...
World,"BRIELLE, N.J. - An 8-year-old girl who suffers from a rare digestive disorder and cannot eat wheat has had her first Holy Communion declared invalid because the wafer contained no wheat, violating Roman Catholic doctrine..."
Sci/Tech," Last year's FORBES E Gang (see p. 144 for this year's group) featured five luminaries in the field of wireless communication. Two of our picks have left their jobs, while three are steaming ahead."
Sci/Tech," Not long ago most corporate computer managers viewed open source programs like MySQL as toys fit only for hobbyists. But then Linux, an open source operating system, became a smash hit in corporate sites. Now the folks who embraced Linux are snapping up other bargain programs such as Apache, which serves up Web pages, the MySQL database and scripting languages like PHP, Perl and Python, which are used to create Web pages. So many companies use the combination of Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (or Perl or Python) that they're described with the acronym LAMP."
Sci/Tech," AVOCENT (27, AVCT) is by far the market leader in KVM (keyboard, video, monitor) devices, which allow technicians to run multiple servers using a single computer terminal. Avocent has outsize gross margins (58) on this stuff. In the first half sales rose 23 to  #36;174 million, though it lost  #36;5 million due to an acquisitions related charge. The stock's multiple: 73."
Sci/Tech," In an August memo typed from his hospital bed, Steve Jobs  Apple's chief executive, patriarch and media impresario  let his employees know he would be out for a month to recover from surgery to remove a rare form of pancreatic cancer. Patients with this type of cancer, called an islet cell neuroendocrine tumor, have a 90 survival rate, especially if treated early. Apple says Jobs is due back in September."
Business," Rural hospitals, car insurers and furniture stores aren't exactly the first businesses that come to mind when talking about growth stocks, but fund manager Richard Aster Jr. picks through such sleepy industries to find growing companies that others have ignored."
Business," It says something when the world's largest home improvement retailer, with  #36;65 billion in sales, is willing to risk its reputation on an  #36;800 fee. Home Depot customers do 25 million transactions each week, and most are happy enough to come back. But the relationship has always ended at the store's threshold. It left to plumbers, electricians and handymen the mud tracks in the living room, the punctured pipes in the basement and the inevitable budget overruns."
World,"Stunned residents in General Nakar, Quezon, picked their way through a wasteland of mud and rubble to leave storm-ravaged areas Tuesday as the government said it has run out of money to pay for relief services."
Sci/Tech," The Genesis space capsule carrying solar wind particles will be plucked from nearly a mile above the Utah desert by stunt helicopter pilots who've replicated the retrieval, without fumbles, in nearly a dozen practice runs."
Sci/Tech," A collection of genes involved in early development may help explain why black babies are more at risk of sudden infant death syndrome than other U.S. groups, researchers said on Thursday."
Sports,Carly Patterson became the first American woman to win the gymnastics all-around competition since Mary Lou Retton in 1984.
Business,"The makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works swapped online by their users, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a stinging blow to the entertainment industry. "
Business,"A Moscow court has rejected a request to drop part of the criminal case against the jailed former chief of Yukos oil company, Mikhail Khodorkovsky. "
Business,"  UAL Corp. #39;s United Airlines, trying to attract financing to exit bankruptcy, said it probably will terminate and replace all its pension plans. "
Business,"SEATTLE, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) competitors large and small welcomed the Web #39;s most popular search engine into their ranks as a publicly traded company on Thursday, saying the search industry ..."
Business,"Hibernia Corp., the holding company for Hibernia National Bank, said Thursday that it signed a letter of intent to sell its \$10 billion, third-party residential mortgage servicing portfolio to a unit of Citigroup Inc. "
Business," China beckons stock investors with the lure of brisk economic growth. Yet a school of prominent China watchers, led by Morgan Stanley strategist  Andy Xie, warns that the domestic overheating could lead to a ""hard landing"" in sectors ranging from steel to real estate. The Chinese government, worried about that very thing, is trying to rein in the torrid expansion."
Business," A federal appeals court on Thursday  delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major  movie studios and music companies, ruling that several online  file sharing software companies are not liable for copyright  infringement."
Sci/Tech,Web villains post do-it-yourself phishing kits to help any amateur become an online con artist.\
Sci/Tech,"After a bumpy ride toward becoming a publicly traded company, Google Inc. finally saw its stock start trading on the Nasdaq exchange at around noon Eastern Daylight Time Thursday and with a strong opening at \$100.01, up from its \$85 initial offering price. The stock, which trades under the GOOG ticker symbol, closed at \$100.34, up 18 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Embarcadero is shipping Embarcadero Performance Center 1.9, a version of its multiplatform database monitoring product that adds a Web client and management functions for Linux and Unix databases."
World, Tibetan activists in India claimed that five films on Tibet have been dropped from the upcoming Asian Film Festival in Bombay under pressure from the Chinese embassy in India.
Business," The Vanguard Group, the second biggest  U.S. mutual fund firm, said on Thursday it has closed the  $1.4  billion Vanguard International Explorer Fund to thwart  speculative short term investors and protect long term  shareholders."
Business," A federal appeals court on Thursday  delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major  movie studios and music companies, ruling that several online  file sharing software companies are not liable for copyright  infringement."
Sports," Mike Cameron homered and drove in four runs, and Kris Benson pitched six solid innings to lead the New York Mets past the Colorado Rockies 10 3 Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader."
World,"  Canadian students have slipped in the rankings of an international test in reading, math and science, dropping out of the top five in math and science."
Business,"In the most highly anticipated Wall Street debut since the heady days of the dot-com boom, shares of Google surged nearly 20 percent on their first day of public trading Thursday as the quirky Internet company completed its much-hyped initial stock ..."
Business,"Union leaders representing US Airways pilots said Thursday that a new labor agreement could be struck soon, telling their rank and file a new deal is  quot;our last opportunity to control the fate of our airline and our careers. quot; ..."
Business," commentary   research) will cut employees and benefits but give a bigger than expected role to Song, its low cost unit, in a widely anticipated but still unannounced overhaul, TheStreet.com has learned. "
Business,"Medical-device maker Boston Scientific Corp. said Thursday that the Food and Drug Administration approved an extended shelf life of nine months for its Taxus Express2 drug-eluting coronary stent system in the United States, up from six months. "
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif. (Reuters) - NASA has recruited two Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots for an especially tricky maneuver -- snagging a capsule full of stardust as it parachutes back to Earth next month, mission managers said on Thursday. "
Sci/Tech,"Some Web sites are now offering surfers the chance to download free  quot;phishing kits quot; containing all the graphics, Web code and text required to construct the kind of bogus Web sites used in Internet phishing scams. "
Sci/Tech,"A security bug in Microsoft Internet Explorer #39;s drag-and-drop feature could put millions of Web surfers at risk of malicious hacker attacks, researchers warned on Thursday. "
Sports,"THE struggle for the soul of the Olympics is still not won, not in a thousand years and more. On Wednesday, token events took place on the sacred site where the original Games took place in Ancient Olympia hundreds of years before Christ. "
Sports,"  The diva does not warm up before her performance. Not much, anyway. That is something that other gymnasts do, and Svetlana Khorkina will never be confused with one of those. "
Sports,"HOW fares Sven-Goran Eriksson? After all his nocturnal romping, were England just as rampant against the Ukraine? Why, certainly. "
Sports,"They play with a confident air these days, even a swagger, more befitting the Brazilians and Germans. "
Sci/Tech,"Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that were sold worldwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Aug 19"
Business," Google Inc. shares made their  long awaited stock market debut on Thursday, rising sharply to   $100 after an initial public offering marked by missteps and  lackluster market conditions."
Business,"IN A debut vaguely reminiscent of the dot.com boom, shares of internet search giant Google surged in their first day of public trading. "
Business," A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered a stinging blow to the anti piracy efforts of major movie studios and music companies, ruling that several online file sharing software companies are not liable for ..."
Sci/Tech, Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world #39;s first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 
Sports,"ATHENS  Gary Hall Jr. resurfaced for the first time since being left off the medal race in the 4x100-meter sprint relay last weekend, and as expected, he had an opinion. "
Sports,"ATHENS, 20 August - The semifinal line-up in the men #39;s singles has been settled with both contests featuring a Chile v USA match-up, so each nation is assured of at least one Singles medal. "
Sports,ATHENS  Four-time judo world champion Noriko Anno broke her Olympic jinx by winning gold in the women #39;s 78-kilogram event Thursday at the Athens Games but defending Olympic champion Kosei Inoue was dealt shock defeats to miss out on a medal in the ...
Sports,"The 20-year wait is over. America has its new Mary Lou, and her name is Carly Patterson. The 16-year-old dynamo beat Russian superstar Svetlana Khorkina to give the United States another Olympic all-around champion Thursday night, closing with a dazzling ..."
Sports,"As track and field begins at the Games, it is up to athletes like Lauryn Williams to set right a sport seared by scandal. "
World,"Ariel Sharon #39;s political obituary was being written yesterday as opponents in Labour and his own Likud party turned their backs on the embattled Prime Minister, putting his plan for a staged withdrawal of settlers from the West ..."
Sci/Tech,"The rare corncrake is starting to return to England, but several other birds are still in serious trouble."
Sci/Tech,"The amount of dust blowing around the world may have serious environmental effects, geographers say."
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the worm that spread from infected Microsoft Corp. Internet Information Services (IIS) Web servers in June has been identified and is using instant messages (IMs) and infected Web sites in Russia, Uruguay and the U.S. to spread itself, according to one security company."
Sci/Tech,The design twist will let the company increase the performance of its processors.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle follows Microsoft and decides to roll patches out on a monthly timetable, but does that make customers more secure?"
Sci/Tech," Though NBC is blanketing seven networks with 1,210 hours of Olympics coverage, there's this pesky, bill paying task called work that keeps me from fully enjoying the televised competition."
Sci/Tech," When divers first reported lionfish off the North Carolina coast four years ago, biologist Paula Whitfield thought it must be a mistake or an aberration. The poisonous, carnivorous Indo Pacific lionfish is native to tropical waters half a world away  #151; not the seas off the Outer Banks."
Business,Extraordinary commissioner Enrico Bondi has filed a claim against CSFB in a Parma court in connection with a forward sale agreement between the bank and Parmalat dating from January 2002. 
Business,"After a bumpy ride toward becoming a publicly traded company, Google Inc. finally saw its stock start trading on the Nasdaq exchange at around noon Eastern Daylight Time Thursday and with a strong opening at \$100.01, ..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has begun sending Windows XP Service Pack 2 to home users via of its automatic update system. Despite a few flaws that already have been found in the massive patch, the update will strengthen system security for most Windows XP ..."
Sci/Tech,"it yourself phishing kits are freely available on the Internet, a security firm said Thursday, and they will lead to more scams sent to online consumers. "
Sports,"ATHENS  Michael Phelps certainly will not beat Mark Spitz #39;s record seven Olympic swimming gold medals in Munich in 1972, but the American youngster is still racking up the gold in Athens. "
Sports,"Svetlana Khorkina was born in a poor industrial town on the Ukraine border, but not in her mind. There, she inhabited the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, surrounded by fawning courtiers and Faberg eggs. It showed here last night as the walls of her ..."
Sports,"ATHENS As they lunged and lobbed with astonishing skill on Thursday, it was difficult to know whose personal journey had made them the worthier Olympic women #39;s badminton champion. "
Sports,Goran Eriksson hailed David Beckham #39;s strength of character in recovering from his Euro 2004 woes as he said:  quot;Criticism only makes him stronger. quot; ...
Sports,"Brylin, entering his 11th NHL season, agreed to a multiyear deal. He appeared in all 82 regular-season games last year, and had 14 goals and 19 assists. "
Sports,The West Indian players and their supporters must be sick to death of reading comments that are highly critical of the way they have played in this series. 
World,Ayad Allawi #39;s ultimatum yesterday to the rebel Shia cleric Moqtada al Sadr - who is holed up with his fighters in the holy city of Najaf - was notable for one thing: the lack of a deadline. 
World,"ISLAMABAD: Newly elected member of the National Assembly and prime minister-designate, Shaukat Aziz, said on Thursday that Mr Aziz said the government would make sure the opposition stayed abreast of it on all important national issues. "
World,"HONG KONG: North Korea shows no sign of accepting US incentives to give up its nuclear weapons programmes, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said in remarks released on Thursday. "
Sports,"Despite being disqualified shortly after his final, Aaron Peirsol was eventually reinstated as the winner of the 200-meter backstroke event."
Sports,"Mike Cameron homered and drove in four runs, and Kris Benson pitched six solid innings to lead the Mets past Colorado."
Business," US stocks slid on Thursday, ending four days of gains as oil prices continued their march higher, but Google Inc. created a buzz as shares of the internet search company surged on their debut. "
Sci/Tech,System administrators who have been installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 on their own PCs and on test systems are reporting the results of their practice runs to the SANS Institute Web site--and the failure rate seems to be pretty high. 
Sci/Tech,The database maker confirmed on Thursday that it plans to start releasing patches on a specific day each month. The move mimics Microsoft #39;s decision last October to release patches for its software on the second Tuesday of each month. 
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices has begun to incorporate a form of strained silicon into its chips, a design twist that will let the company increase the performance of its processors. "
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 19  The two finalists in the men #39;s archery strode out this afternoon and took their positions side-by-by side between the twin columns topped with the two-faced busts of Hermes that mark the start and finish lines in the ..."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece (AP)  The diva does not warm up before her performance. Not much, anyway. That is something that other gymnasts do, and Svetlana Khorkina will never be confused with one of those. "
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right- handed pitcher Elmer Dessens and cash considerations from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Jereme Milons on Thursday. "
Sports,"MAMARONECK, NY -- NCAA Division I champion Ryan Moore advanced to the quarterfinals Thursday at the US Amateur at Winged Foot Golf Club. "
World,UNITED NATIONS : The UN #39;s peacekeeping chief warned of a surge in violence after the massacre of Congolese refugees in Burundi and called on all parties to step back from the brink of war. 
Sports," Josh Paul, Vladimir Guerrero and Darin Erstad hit multi run homers to lead the Anaheim Angels to a 10 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St. Petersburg Thursday."
World," The U.S. military pounded positions held by radical clerical Moqtada al Sadr's lightly armed militiamen early Friday, unleashing one of its most terrifying aircraft in a bid to break their will to fight."
Sports, Greg Maddux overcame a shaky start to  post his 301st career win while Sammy Sosa hit his 566th career  home run as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9 6 in  Milwaukee Thursday.
World, ATHENS (CP)   Montreal's Nicolas Gill will now play the role of spectator at the Summer Games.
World, Israel's opposition Labor Party  leader pushed an already embattled prime minister to the wall  by advocating early elections a day after Ariel Sharon's Likud  party barred him from coalition negotiations.
World," Doctors working for the U.S. military in Iraq collaborated with interrogators in the abuse of detainees at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison, profoundly breaching medical ethics and human rights, a bioethicist charges in The Lancet medical journal..."
Sci/Tech,Online portal says bugs could have let attackers alter appearance of pages and access a victim's data.\
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.46 percent  early morning on Friday with technology shares such as Fujitsu  Ltd. leading the way, following a retreat in their U.S. peers  and on worries over record breaking oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"Life changed for Steve Lunt and his wife when they called Dr. Gordon Moore, who is among a growing number of doctors nationwide who have adopted same-day service. The idea, which experts say is gaining steam, is that scheduling patients immediately for even routine physicals will keep them healthier and happier."
Sci/Tech,"By IRA DREYFUSS     WASHINGTON (AP) -- Keep the food pyramid but make it more understandable, food industry and consumer group officials told a panel of Agriculture Department officials on Thursday.    The department is revising its nutrition graphic to reflect new eating guidelines that are due out early next year by a dietary guidance advisory committee..."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----    Doctor Who Was Focus of Anthrax Probe Loses Job      A doctor who has recently become the focus of federal agents investigating the unsolved 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States has lost his job at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.      Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"Language moulds our thoughts so much that we cannot conceptualise ideas for which we do not have words, according to an American researcher. "
Sci/Tech,"Sony said Thursday that it would begin selling eight new television models outfitted with semiconductors designed to produce sharper images, including two with a lighting system that the company says is the world #39;s first. "
Sci/Tech,British radio station Virgin Radio (which is not part of Virgin Group anymore) has teamed up with Napster UK to launch an online music chart called (very creative..) The Napster Online Music Chart. 
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt of Australia moved into the quarterfinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Alejandro Falla of Colombia in Washington. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  In gymnastics style and personality, it was like watching an American high school cheerleader bringing down the Russian prima ballerina, a dynamo dusting off a diva. At night #39;s end, US teenager Carly Patterson simply ..."
Sports,"ATHENS France, Britain and the United States issued a joint challenge Thursday to Germany #39;s gold medal in equestrian team three-day eventing. "
Sports, Greg Maddux overcame a shaky start to post his 301st career win while Sammy Sosa hit his 566th career home run as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9 6 in Milwaukee Thursday. 
Sports,half substitute Brian Ching scored the first goal of his international career in the 89th minute to give the United States national soccer team a 1 1 come from behind draw against Jamaica in Kingston. 
World,ROME Italy #39;s culture minister has threatened to shut down the Uffizi museum if the government does not scale back planned spending cuts. 
Sci/Tech," In a debut vaguely reminiscent of the dot com boom, shares of Internet search giant Google Inc. surged in their first day of public trading Thursday as investors who avoided the company's auction based offering readily jumped into the familiar territory of the stock market."
Sci/Tech,The Internet is good for getting results and learning the mechanics of obscure sports but it fails to capture the full glory and personalities that make the Olympics so special.
Sci/Tech,"The iPod is proving a colossal hit on the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant's home ground. The tiny white machine is catching on as a fashion statement and turning into a cultural icon here, much the same way it won a fanatical following in the United States."
Business," Google Inc. (GOOG.O) debuted as a public company on Thursday, but that did not stop the debate over whether its auction based IPO was a success or will influence future IPOs."
World," Radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr ordered his fighters Thursday to hand control of a revered Najaf shrine to top Shiite religious authorities, hours after U.S. forces bombed militant positions and Iraq's prime minister made a ""final call"" for the cleric's militia to surrender."
World," Allegedly abandoned by their American mother in Africa, seven children from Texas begged small change to buy food and shuttled from a neglectful stranger's care to a concrete block orphanage, Nigerians said Thursday."
World,"IBADAN, Nigeria - Allegedly abandoned by their American mother in Africa, seven children from Texas begged small change to buy food and shuttled from a neglectful stranger's care to a concrete-block orphanage, Nigerians said Thursday.    Eventually, the children proved their American citizenship to a passing missionary from Texas by singing ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" He notified U.S..."
World," Baseball commissioner Bud Selig received a contract extension through 2009 Thursday as owners praised his 12 year reign, but dissension surfaced among teams in the decision to launch a World Cup tournament.    Selig, who has presided over revolutionary changes in the most traditional of major U.S..."
World, India came from behind to defeat new look Germany 3 1 and remain in contention for a podium finish in the men's Champions Trophy field hockey tournament here.
Sports," Baseball commissioner Bud Selig received a contract extension through 2009 Thursday as owners praised his 12 year reign, but dissension surfaced among teams in the decision to launch a World Cup tournament."
Sports, Connecticut placed assistant men's basketball coach Clyde Vaughan on paid administrative leave Thursday after his arrest in a prostitution sting.
Sports,"Jones had 198 yards rushing and three touchdowns, helping Dallas erase a 10-point deficit with less than three minutes to play as the visiting Cowboys stunned the Seattle Seahawks, 43-39, last night."
Business,"NEW YORK Despite voluble skepticism among investors, Google #39;s stock jumped about 18 percent to \$100.01 a share when it debuted Thursday on the Nasdaq stock market. "
Business,Crude futures climbed above \$48 a barrel Thursday as market fears of sabotage against the Iraqi oil infrastructure outweighed assurances from Baghdad that exports would increase in coming days. 
Business," A US court says the makers of two leading file sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works swapped online by their users, in a stinging blow to the entertainment industry. "
Business,"TOKYO Wal-Mart Stores is considering taking a stake in the heavily indebted Japanese retailer Daiei, a move that could greatly expand the presence of the world #39;s largest retailer in the world #39;s second-largest retail market. "
Business,"Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc. on Thursday said its second-quarter results dropped 6 percent year-over-year on weaker licensed apparel and fitness-equipment sales, missing industry estimates. "
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is taking steps toward restructuring at least some of its roughly \$20 billion of total debt in a bid to avoid bankruptcy, but it will face an uphill battle, ..."
Business,THE sharemarket was virtually flat at the open today as losses in the financial sector and News Corp nullified gains in resources and gold stocks. 
Business,"Jeweller Michael Hill International has seen its annual profit rise 30 due to increased sales, the company says. "
Sci/Tech,"During the last four weeks, the Mars Exploration Rovers have braved the Martian winter to continue their geologic field work, sending home more evidence of past liquid water on the Red Planet and images of bizarre geologic formations the likes ..."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks #39; campaign to grab digital-music market share away from Apple #39;s iTunes service -- most recently, with cut-rate, 49-cent song downloads -- is raising the ire of Apple loyalists. A petition placed online by Real was swamped with ..."
Sports,"The question of what #39;s up between coach Larry Brown and nailed-to-the-bench young forward Carmelo Anthony is not, to be sure, the most important one facing the United States men #39;s basketball team. The team #39;s poor shooting -- after going 3-for-17 in ..."
Sports,LAURA GRANVILLE of the United States crushed fifth-seeded Denisa Chladkova of the Czech Republic 6-1 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA event here today. 
World,"  Shimon Peres, chairman of the opposition Labor Party, said Israel should have early elections after the ruling Likud Party voted against coalition talks. "
Sci/Tech," On his first birthday Thursday, giant panda cub Mei Sheng delighted visitors by playing for the first time in snow delivered to him at the San Diego Zoo. He also sat on his ice cake, wrestled with his mom, got his coat incredibly dirty, and didn't read any of the more than 700 birthday wishes sent him via e mail from as far away as Ireland and Argentina."
Sci/Tech," Windows XP Service Pack 2 gets a 'hotfix' for VPNs, part of the  never ending process of software development."
Sci/Tech," Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited the two major presidential candidates to have a word with them  #151; online."
Business," Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) debuted as a public company on Thursday, but that did not stop the debate over whether its auction based IPO was a success or will influence future IPOs. "
Business,update A federal appeals court has upheld a controversial court decision that said file-sharing software programs such as Grokster or Morpheus are legal. 
Business, The chief executive of US Airways said Thursday that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is still a possibility for the ailing carrier but that talk of an impending liquidation was unfounded. 
Business,"Some say indexes dropped Thursday because investors are idling until some good news comes around. Maybe so, but the trading volume of the Nasdaq-100 tracking stock, which we use to get a better feel for how individual tech shares are selling, ..."
Business," Offering more evidence that the US economic recovery is losing steam, a closely watched gauge of future business activity has fallen for the second consecutive month. "
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Service Pack 2 gets a  #39;hotfix #39; for VPNs, part of the never-ending process of software development. "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. issued a recall of about 28,000 batteries that were being used in its 15 quot; PowerBook notebook computers. The batteries in question were produced between the January and August time frame. The batters were manufacturered by a Korean firm ..."
Sci/Tech,"(SH) - While we go about our days, rather amazingly 34 million or so miles away our pair of Mars Rovers are still going about their days, although theirs are 45 minutes longer and are called  quot;sols. quot; ..."
Sci/Tech,"After nearly five years of development work, Ford Motor Co. will dismantle an Oracle-based procurement application and shift back to earlier technology, a company spokesman confirmed Thursday. "
Sci/Tech,"Despite reports saying that Microsoft and the W3C have Eolas Technologies on the ropes in their patent battle over basic browser technology, Eolas sounded an upbeat note Thursday. "
Sports,"As Carly Patterson waited for her final routine Thursday night, her coach looked into her eyes and saw a fire that burned brighter than the Olympic flame. "
Sports,"  As you saw yesterday, they #39;re fighting back now. Not with the world, but with themselves. When you #39;ve been humiliated at your own game, ridiculed and laughed at back home and can #39;t intimidate Australia anymore, someone #39;s bound to mope. "
Sports,"INGSTON, Jamaica, Aug. 19 - Sixty minutes into Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifying match against Jamaica, with the United States trailing by 1-0, Brian Ching stood on the sideline, waiting to enter, more excited than nervous. "
Sports,Connecticut placed assistant men #39;s basketball coach Clyde Vaughan on paid administrative leave Thursday after his arrest in a prostitution sting. 
World,"The battle of Najaf, in which Iraq #39;s fledgling government is being held to ransom by the occupation of Shia Islam #39;s holiest site, can be traced to American political and military failures in recent months. "
World,Italian newspapers claimed yesterday that the Blair family had been confined to their luxury Tuscan quarters following the discovery of a time bomb in a Sardinian resort close to the villa where Silvio Berlusconi regaled Tony and Cherie Blair with ...
World,"The European Environment Agency reported global climate change, including frequent floods, droughts and heat waves, are severe and will continue to worsen. "
Business,"At a time when the nation is chafing at its dependence on foreign oil, it is becoming clear that the United States may be headed for the same situation with natural gas."
Business,Kmart looks like a true retail oddity: simultaneously losing ground with the American shopper and generating cash like a slot machine.
Business,  Google stock jumped 18 percent in its long awaited but rocky debut Thursday. 
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Crude oil futures jumped to new record high Thursday as market concerned that Iraqi exports might drop further because of clashes in southern Iraq between US troopsand fighters loyal to Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada ..."
Business,"  Responding to a torrent of new money into its top performing Vanguard International Explorer fund, the Vanguard Group closed the foreign stock portfolio Thursday to new investors. "
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 19 - It was nearly 3 am, and Paul Hamm was alone on his porch at the Olympic Village, sky dark, grounds quiet, gold medal hanging around his neck just hours after he had won it. "
Sports,"THENS, Aug. 19 - Tim Duncan nearly tore the backboard from its moorings when he dunked the basketball on Thursday, hanging on the rim for emphasis, stretching out his frame for all of Helliniko Indoor Arena to see. "
Sports,  A precautionary CAT scan taken on Ichiro Suzuki on Thursday afternoon was  quot;completely normal quot; and the right fielder could continue his pursuit of another 50 hit month Friday night in Detroit. 
World,"NAJAF, Iraq  What we were about to do was more than risky. It was foolish. Thursday, several journalists began organizing a delegation to enter the Imam Ali shrine in ..."
World,"JERUSALEM, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz said Thursday that the Hague ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israeli security fences could lead to sanctions against the country, local newspaper Ha #39;aretz ..."
Business, Japanese stocks edged lower by  mid morning on Friday as a retreat on Wall Street and worries  about record high oil prices prompted profit taking in some  technology and bank shares following the market's recent gains.
Business,"The Tehran Stock Exchange has performed magnificently, but the market's list of risks is outsized."
Business,"The company announced the firings on Thursday along with a restructuring plan that included layoffs of about 3,500 employees."
Business, Tokyo stocks spent Friday morning  treading water as worries over record breaking oil prices and  their possible impact to the global economy overshadowed  renewed hopes that Japan's economy is still on track for  sustained growth.
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of rechargeable batteries for use in Apple #39;s Powerbook G4 laptop are being recalled. The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. However, no injuries have been reported. "
Sports,"  Attention, ladies and gentlemen. For his next act, Michael Phelps will break an Olympic record, hurry to the warm down pool for a swim, run to the locker room, pull on a warm up suit, walk out to the pool deck and take part in ..."
Sports,"After two days of gloom, China was back on the winning rails on Thursday with Liu Chunhong winning a weightlifting title on her record-shattering binge and its shuttlers contributing two golds in the cliff-hanging finals. "
Sports,"ATHENS-In one of the biggest shocks in Olympic judo history, defending champion Kosei Inoue was defeated by Dutchman Elco van der Geest in the men #39;s 100-kilogram category Thursday. "
Sports,"After months of carrying around the pressure to win an Olympic all-around gymnastics title, after being dubbed the next Mary Lou Retton so long ago, Patterson finished her floor exercise Thursday and nearly floated off the floor, leaping ..."
Sports,"JEDDAH, 20 August 2004  First, let me make it clear that I have always enjoyed watching the Olympic Games on television ever since I was a child. The problem nowadays is that the Olympics have been turned into gigantic business proposition both for the ..."
Sports,"MADRID, Aug 19 (Reuters) - England striker Michael Owen was given a warm welcome by his new Real Madrid team mates and waiting fans on Thursday when he took part in his first training session since joining the club last week. "
World,Federal Labor leader Mark Latham is up and walking around this morning and his office says there is every indication he will leave hospital in the next 48 hours. 
Business,"With growth slowing in China, Europe and Japan, some worry that rapidly escalating prices will trigger a self-reinforcing spiral of falling demand."
Business,"Sen. Edward M. ""Ted"" Kennedy said Thursday that he was stopped and questioned at airports on the East Coast five times last March."
Business,"Cash-strapped UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, continues efforts to further cut costs and emerge from bankruptcy."
Business,"In the stock #39;s first day of trading, investors bought, sold and flipped shares at a furious pace, with the price ending just above \$100 - 18 percent above where it started. "
Business,"Australian flag carrier Qantas on Friday raised fuel surcharges on domestic and international tickets, blaming the skyrocketing price of crude oil prices. "
Business,The company behind the Dallas Morning News agreed on Monday to hand back \$23m (12.5m) to advertisers after admitting circulation figures for the daily and Sunday editions had been inflated. 
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- The average interest rate of 30-year mortgages in the United States declined to the lowest level in four months this week, US mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported on Thursday. "
Sci/Tech,Researchers claim to have solved the mystery of the people who simply do not count. It could be because they are lost for words. 
Sports,"  Carly Patterson became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in the women #39;s all around gymnastics competition since Mary Lou Retton in 1984, while US swimmer Michael Phelps won a fourth gold medal in Athens. "
Sports,"THE other competitors eagerly chatted with their coaches using high-pitched voices in need of WD-40; Svetlana Khorkina hardly spoke at all as she overemoted like a silent film star while glaring and sulking as usual, even topping herself ..."
World,"One of the world #39;s greatest art museums, the Uffizi gallery in Florence, may be forced to close by huge government spending cuts, the Italian heritage minister said yesterday. "
Business," NYMEX crude oil futures struck  another record at  $48.90 a barrel on Friday before the  prompt month expiry, as surging violence in Iraq sparked fresh  concerns over supply disruptions."
Business,"et Seal Inc., a retailer of clothing for young women, said yesterday that its second-quarter loss widened after the company recorded a \$75.5 million expense to write down the value of certain assets. "
Business,"he Hormel Foods Corporation posted a 62 percent increase in quarterly profit yesterday, though higher grain costs kept profit below analysts #39; expectations. "
Business,"RUSSELS, Aug. 19 - Agfa-Gevaert, one of the oldest names in the photography business, said on Thursday that it was selling its consumer film and photo labs business to the team running it to focus on its more profitable medical imaging and ..."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING, Aug.20(Xinhuanet) -- The world #39;s lightest flying micro-robot has been developed by Japan #39;s Seiko Epson Corporation. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- FINA, the swimming #39;s world governing body, has rejected protest from national federations of Britain and Austria over American Aaron Peirsol #39;s reinstatement after he was disqualified in the 200m backstroke final at the ..."
Sports,"India #39;s hopes of an Olympic tennis gold medal evaporated last night when Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi lost 6-2, 6-3 to Germany #39;s Nicolas Kiefer and Rainer Schuettler in the doubles semi-finals. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- American Carly Patterson, runner-up in the 2003 Worlds, took the women #39;s individual all-around gymnastics gold medal with 38.387 points at the Athens Olympics here Friday evening. "
Sports,Unfavorable exchange rates and fear of terrorism are keeping many would-be spectators at home. ATHENS-An uninformed spectator stumbling into the Athens Olympic Sports Complex on Wednesday night could have been forgiven for ...
Sports,"  LeBron James snuck behind Australia #39;s zone defense in the fourth quarter and quickly made eye contact with Stephon Marbury, who lobbed the ball high above the rim. James catapulted into the air and jammed it home with both hands. "
Sports,Rafael Benitez could continue the flurry of activity at Anfield before the transfer window closes at the end of the month. 
World,"Three weeks after surviving an assassination attempt, Pakistan #39;s finance minister, Shaukat Aziz, confirmed his place as the country #39;s next prime minister, after coasting to victory in a byelection. "
Business," US Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A>, struggling to  avoid a second bankruptcy, has asked pilots for a 16.5 percent  pay cut, USA Today reported in its Friday editions."
Business," A global oversupply of large sized liquid  crystal displays (LCDs) is forecast to peak in the third  quarter of this year, but it will balance out by the fourth  quarter, a U.S. based research firm said on Friday."
Business,United Airlines said the termination of its four employee pension plans was needed to attract the financing that would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection.
Business,A court ruled that the distributors of software used by millions of people to exchange music files over the Internet cannot be held liable for aiding copyright infringement.
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Shares of Google Inc. closed sharply higher Thursday on their first day of trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market after the company cut its IPO (initial public offering) price Wednesday. "
Business,"Nortel Networks is eliminating 3,500 jobs and has fired seven more top executives as it struggles to deal with an accounting scandal that has prompted a criminal investigation. "
Sci/Tech,"According to the Telegraph, the Pirah  quot;have little social structure, no art, and they barter instead of using currency. Their language is limited to just 10 consonants and vowels. quot; The only words they have for numbers are  quot;one, quot;  quot;two quot; and  quot;many. quot; ..."
Sci/Tech,Sophos experts have discovered that do-it-yourself phishing kits are being made available for download free of charge from the internet. 
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Michael Phelps won his fourth gold medal at the Olympic Games in the men #39;s 200m individual medley here on Thursday. "
Sports," The Olympic hosts are winning rave reviews after the first week of the Athens Games, with foreign visitors expressing delight with the friendly, clean and well organised Greek capital. "
Sports,an Diego Chargers quarterback Doug Flutie participated yesterday in his first full practice since having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Aug. 5. 
Sports,"NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Top seed Lindsay Davenport recovered from a set down to battle past American compatriot Lilia Osterloh 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday. "
World," Maoist guerrillas have set off a bomb at an empty police post near Kathmandu, police say, and the Nepali capital remains cut off by land for the third day due to a rebel blockade call. "
Business," A global oversupply of large sized liquid  crystal displays (LCDs) is forecast to peak in the third  quarter of this year, but it will balance out by the fourth  quarter, a U.S. based research firm said on Friday."
Business, The dollar hit a fresh four week low  against the yen on Friday on stronger than expected Japanese  data and as Tokyo stock prices showed resilience in the face of  weaker U.S. peers.
Business," OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said  on Friday he was concerned with the continuing rise in global  oil prices, but the cartel had not yet seen a cost driven  increase in inflation."
Sci/Tech," ""Madden NFL 2005,"" the latest version of Electronic Arts Inc.'s (ERTS.O)  pro football video game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week of release, the company said on Thursday, citing internal figures."
Business,  Japanese retail stocks rose as Daiei Inc. surged on optimism a possible investment by Wal Mart Stores Inc. may help it avoid going to a government bailout agency. 
Sci/Tech,Moonlighting Hollywood stunt pilots and NASA scientists are teaming up to snatch a returning space capsule in midair over central Utah next month. 
Sports,"Five weightlifters, including India #39;s Pratima Kumari, were Thursday suspended by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) for failing drug tests conducted at the Olympic Games Thursday, reports Xinhua. "
Sports,Rafael Benitez would not have imagined a more troubled introduction to his debut Premiership season following Michael Owen #39;s shock transfer. NANTHA KUMAR examines the tough transition period at Liverpool.LIVERPOOL Football Club were not the only party ...
Sports,"Ten years ago, Bud Selig was commissioner of a sport shut down in a bitter labor dispute and headed for the darkest period in its long, illustrious history. "
World,"WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- The White House on Thursday paid tribute to United Nations envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello who was killed in the bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad one year ago. "
Business," OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Friday he was concerned with the continuing rise in global oil prices, but the cartel had not yet seen a cost driven increase in inflation."
Business," Oil prices marched toward  #36;50 a barrel on Friday, weighing on Asian stock markets as investors fretted over the impact of high energy costs on corporate profits, consumer spending and economic growth in general."
Business," U.S. stocks slid on Thursday, ending four days of gains as oil prices continued their march higher, but Google Inc. (GOOG.O) created a buzz as shares of the Internet search company surged on their debut."
Business," Gap Inc. (GPS.N), the largest U.S. specialty apparel retailer, on Thursday reported a 7 percent decline in quarterly profit, meeting lowered forecasts, after summer clearance sales drew surprisingly small crowds."
Business,"In the stock #39;s first day trading, investors bought, sold and flipped shares at a furious pace, with the price ending just above \$100 -- 18 percent higher than where it started. "
Business,"TORONTO, Aug. 19 -- Nortel Networks Corp. said Thursday it will slash its workforce by 3,500, or 10 percent, as it struggles to recover from an accounting scandal that toppled three top executives and led to a criminal investigation and lawsuits. "
Business,"  Qantas Airways Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest airline, increased a surcharge on all tickets as the cost of jet fuel soared to a record. Qantas shares rebounded from a three month low. "
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 -- The makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for copyrighted works swapped online by their users, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a blow to the entertainment industry. "
Business,"Nordstrom Inc. #39;s second-quarter profit surged 62 percent on sales of fashions such as tweed jackets and ponchos, but the company missed analyst expectations, sending its shares down in after-hours trading yesterday. "
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- National Securities Corp., a Seattle brokerage firm, has agreed to a one-month ban on opening mutual fund accounts and must pay \$600,000 in fines and restitution to settle allegations that its employees helped ..."
Business,"Best Buy Co., the biggest electronics retailer in the nation, was sued yesterday by Ohio #39;s attorney general, who accused the company of deceptive sales practices such as repackaging used merchandise and selling it as new. "
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s three-year effort to bring some genuine star dust back to Earth is set for a dramatic finale Sept. 8 when Hollywood helicopter pilots will attempt a midair retrieval of a descending space capsule. 
Sports,ATHENS  Michael Phelps might receive his last gold medal of the Athens Olympics in a way no one would envision. 
Sports,"  Noriko Anno, four time world champion, won Japan #39;s sixth judo gold medal Thursday, defeating China #39;s Liu Xia in the women #39;s 78 kilogram class. "
Sports,"Two decades later, it #39;s time to make room for Carly Patterson as America #39;s next reigning champion of Olympic women #39;s gymnastics. "
Sports,"HARLOTTE, Aug. 19 - Eli Manning was handed his first chance to prove he could be a starting quarterback in the NFL Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. If Manning #39;s performance was any indication, the Kurt Warner era with the ..."
Sports,"  Golf was supposed to be the headliner Thursday at Firestone Country Club in Akron. What turned out to be the featured performer, instead, was a nasty line of weather that made golf secondary to a lot of other things. "
Sports,Stewart Cink made five birdies on his first 10 holes and led by one shot over Rod Pampling before the rain-delayed first round of the NEC Invitational was suspended by darkness Thursday. 
Sports,MINNEAPOLIS The New York Yankees coughed up a 9-to-3 lead before rallying in the ninth inning to beat Minnesota 13-to-10. 
World,Fighting continues in Najaf even though Iraq #39;s Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has made a final call to Shi #39;ite militants to lay down their weapons and leave the holy Imam Ali shrine in Najaf. Militants threaten to kill a Turkish hostage and missing American ...
World,Government forces battled separatists for strategic areas near South Ossetia #39;s main city as Georgia sought the upper hand in some of the worst fighting in the breakaway region since a war more than a decade ago. 
World,"Moving to end a political crisis with its government coalition partner, Hungary #39;s Socialist Party has announced that Prime Minister Medgyessy is no longer head of the government and that it plans to nominate his replacement next week. "
Business," Google Inc. shares jumped 18 percent in their long awaited stock market debut on Thursday, after a scaled down  #36;1.67 billion IPO marked by missteps and lackluster market conditions."
Business," Google Inc. shares jumped 18  percent in their long awaited stock market debut on Thursday,  after a scaled down  $1.67 billion IPO marked by missteps and  lackluster market conditions."
Business,  Google Inc. #39;s share sale has put Wall Street on notice: The old way of doing business may be ending. 
Business,"There are always trade-offs to every place people choose to live. If you live in New York, it #39;s too expensive. If you live in Montana, it #39;s too remote. If you live in Florida, you #39;re going to be slammed with hurricanes all the time. "
Sports,PAUL HAMM #39;S fall and rise are what make the Olympics so much more than a sports event. The US gymnast who spun despair into gold on Wednesday gives hope to the whole human endeavor by defusing the word  quot;loser. quot; ...
Sports,  That was then and this is now. That was there and this is here. So which is a bigger moment? Mary Lou Retton #39;s  quot;No Fault Vault quot; that produced America #39;s first Olympic all around gold medal in women #39;s ...
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 19 -- Worried about the potential for a terrorist catastrophe, Greece is spending about \$1.5 billion on security for the Olympic Games. The biggest threats so far? Foreign journalists and a Canadian guy dressed in a tutu. "
Business,"NEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Google Inc. shares jumped 18 percent in their long-awaited stock market debut on Thursday, after a scaled-down \$1.67 billion IPO marked by missteps and lackluster market conditions. "
Business,Struggling US Airways (UAIR) has asked its pilots to accept a 16.5 pay cut while giving them the chance to recoup some of the money by flying more. 
Business,TOKYO : Shares in ailing Japanese retailer Daiei Inc. jumped 16 percent after US giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. confirmed it was interested in aiding the firm #39;s revival. 
Business," The US Food and Drug Administration expects to inspect Boston Scientific Corp. #39;s Galway, Ireland factory in the  quot;near future quot; as part of its probe into the company #39;s coronary stent recall, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday. "
Business,"Boston, MA, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Bank of America has issued pink slips to 1,000 Fleet Boston employees across the Northeast and Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., said he would investigate. "
Business, Tokyo stocks were flat in afternoon trade  on Friday as worries about record high oil prices took the edge  off investors' appetite for recently battered high tech issues  such as Sharp Corp
Business,"ChevronTexaco, America's second-biggest oil company,  is to appeal a court ruling ordering it to pay damages from a pipeline leak, reports say."
Sci/Tech, Hong Kong police said they were investigating an Internet service that posts bogus e mails to unwitting recipients claiming to be from the police and other official organisations.
World," Militants bombed two churches Tuesday in Mosul, wounding three people in a coordinated attack apparently aimed at stirring trouble between religious groups in this ethnically diverse northern city."
Sci/Tech,"The biggest individual winners are the top three executives, Larry Page, Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt as each make \$41 million.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Biotech firms face skepticism as they try to show that their research can work as medicine and as a business. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Even for authoritarian rulers, the decree that plugged-in Chinese must be back on the sexual straight and narrow by Oct. 1 will not become reality easily."
Sci/Tech,"The Mars rovers fuel their instruments by following the sun and as their energy budget gets tighter during the winter, their terrestrial drivers get more skilled at driving towards the light."
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Service Pack 2 gets a 'hotfix' for VPNs, part the never-ending process of software development."
Sci/Tech,"Reviewing Apple Remote Desktop 2 in Computerworld, Yuval Kossovsky writes,  #147;I liked what I found. #148; He concludes,  #147;I am happy to say that ARD 2 is an excellent upgrade and well worth the money. #148; Aug 19"
Sports," Johnny Estrada homered, drove in three runs and started Atlanta's go ahead rally in the ninth inning, and the Braves beat Eric Gagne and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 5 Thursday night."
Sports," Gary Sheffield homered twice and keyed a four run rally in the ninth inning Thursday night, sending the New York Yankees to a seesaw, 13 10 win over the Minnesota Twins."
Sports," Although the spotlight was on Eli Manning, Jake Delhomme shone the brightest."
Sports," Andre Agassi breezed into the quarterfinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic with a 6 4, 6 2 victory over Kristian Pless on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech,"Trend Micro Inc is planning to release antivirus software aimed at the mobile carrier and handset maker markets next June, an executive said as the firm launched a free antivirus-antispam package aimed at the end user."
Sports,"It was a surreal and stomach-turning night for the Yankees against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, and when it ended, it was also a successful night."
Sports,"Redskins assistant head coach Joe Bugel returns to  turn his new group of ""Dirt Bags"" into a mirror image of his ""Hogs"" of the 1980s."
Sports,"After missing all of the Carolina Panthers' 2004 Super Bowl season with Hodgkin's disease, linebacker Mark Fields appreciates every second he spends on the field."
Sports,Virginia Tech defensive end Jim Davis is ready for a big senior season after missing all of last year with a torn pectoral muscle.
Sports,"After an offseason of verbal jousting when wide receiver Terrell Owens shunned the Ravens for the Eagles, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis and Owens take it to the field on Friday."
Sports,Australian Lleyton Hewitt is disappointed at the timing of the Olympics as it related to the tennis schedule and is happy he skipped the Games.
Sports,"As the season winds down for the Frederick Keys, Manager Tom Lawless is starting to enjoy the progress his pitching staff has made this season."
Sports,"Fresh from being released from federal prison last May, former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe has set up his first comeback bout for Sept. 25"
World," An Australian mechanic will stand trial  next April over the outback murder three years ago of British tourist Peter Falconio, court officials said."
World," The chairman of the Sept. 11 commission, former New Jersey Gov. Thomas H. Kean, will retire as president of Drew University in the spring, the school announced Thursday. Kean will have spent 15 years at the liberal arts school in Madison."
World," A member of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's national legal team received a citation on accusations he solicited a prostitute, but the aide said it was the result of a misunderstanding."
World," A U.S. bombing raid on the  restive Iraqi town of Falluja, west of Baghdad, overnight  killed five people and wounded six, a hospital doctor said on  Friday."
World,John Kerry accuses George W Bush of using a front group to launch attacks on his Vietnam war record.
Business,Stocks are little-changed in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down five points in today #39;s early going. Losing issues on the New York Stock Exchange hold a narrow lead over gainers.
World,Latest updates as Denise Lewis prepares her bid for heptathlon gold.
World,The US military says it will keep its European command in Germany amid plans for a broader pull-out.
World,New York police consider self-described anarchists the unknown factor in whether the Republican convention demonstrations remain under control.
World," Gary Sheffield homered twice and keyed a four run rally in the ninth inning Thursday night, sending the New York Yankees to a seesaw, 13 10 win over the Minnesota Twins.    Down 9 3 and minus Gold Glove center fielder Torii Hunter after he crashed into the fence, the Twins came back and almost swept the three game series between AL division leaders..."
World," Pay up, Frodo. So says Saul Zaentz, a Hollywood producer who has sued New Line Cinema for  $20 million in royalties from the blockbuster ""Lord of the Rings"" trilogy..."
World, The elegant life of Michael Jackson was put on display in a courtroom Thursday when defense attorneys showed videotaped scenes from last year's raid on the pop star's lavish Neverland estate...
World,The Bush administration is facing growing criticism that it has failed to move aggressively enough in the war of ideas against al Qaeda and other Islamic extremist groups over the three years since the 9/11 attacks.
Business,"A New York court ruled that the World Trade Center terrorist attacks were two separate event, meaning leaseholder Larry Silverstein stands to collect up to \$2.2 billion from nine insurers."
Business,"South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, but growth is still held back by poor domestic demand."
Sci/Tech," ""Madden NFL 2005,"" the latest version of Electronic Arts Inc.'s pro football video game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week, giving a strong kick off to one of EA's top sellers, the company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," ""Madden NFL 2005,"" the latest  version of Electronic Arts Inc.'s pro football video game  franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week,  giving a strong kick off to one of EA's top sellers, the  company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- It seems the seeds of divorce are sown long before a couple recites their wedding vows.    New research shows certain relationship skills -- or the lack of them -- can predict whether two people are headed for marital bliss or a painful breakup..."
Sci/Tech,"By ALICIA CHANG    (AP) -- Stroll down any pharmacy aisle these days and you'll find that the low-carb craze has invaded the \$20 billion dietary supplement industry.    From multivitamins to starch blocker pills, loosely regulated supplements are popping up in the burgeoning low-carb market dominated by food companies..."
Sci/Tech,"On his first birthday Thursday, giant panda cub Mei Sheng delighted visitors by playing for the first time in snow delivered to him at the San Diego Zoo. The cub has become quite a little celebrity since his birth a year ago. He is only the second panda born in the United States to survive to his first birthday."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. (GOOG) will have plenty to celebrate at its annual company summer picnic Friday - its debut as a public company gave it an immediate cash infusion of \$1.16 billion, not to mention all the millionaires it made of employees and insiders."
Business," U.S. chain store sales rose in the  week ended December 4, as average sales were generally ahead of  last year, but customer counts were down, a report said on  Tuesday."
Business," Shares of medical device maker Guidant  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A> jumped on Tuesday after a report saying the  company was in advanced talks to be acquired by health products  maker Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> for more than  $24 billion."
World," U.S. forces launched an airstrike Friday in the troubled Iraqi city of Fallujah, witnesses said. A U.S. plane fired at least one missile into an industrial area of the city, located 40 miles west of Baghdad, witnesses said. There were no immediate reports of casualties."
World, Suspected rebels shot and wounded a policeman and detonated two powerful bombs in Katmandu on Friday as the guerrilla blockade of the Nepali capital entered its third day. No one was injured in the explosions.
World," Republicans point to record levels of diversity among delegates to their upcoming convention, though the GOP isn't close to matching the makeup of the U.S. population overall or the Democratic delegation that met last month in Boston."
World,"Suspected Maoist rebels in Nepal explode two bombs in Kathmandu, on the third day of a blockade of the capital."
World,Pratima Kumari and Sanamacha Chanu become the first Indians to fail a drugs test at an Olympics competition.
World," Johnny Estrada homered, drove in three runs and started Atlanta's go ahead rally in the ninth inning, and the Braves beat Eric Gagne and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 5 Thursday night.    In a matchup of division leaders, the Dodgers had scored twice in the eighth to tie it 5 5..."
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed in  early trade on Tuesday, as a report of a possible  $24 billion  takeover of cardiovascular device maker Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>  by Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> and easing oil prices provided  support."
Business,"The Canadian telecom equipment maker has issued its first post-accounting-scandal financial update. So far, so good ..."
Business,"  Crude oil futures in New York will probably rise next week, after setting records every day except one since July, on concern that shipments will be curtailed as demand grows, a Bloomberg survey of traders and analysts showed. "
Business,"Qantas Airways has raised its fuel surcharge on domestic and international tickets by \$4 and \$7, respectively, because of the high price of oil. "
Business,Retailers such as Ito-Yokado got a lift after government data showed activity in Japan #39;s service sector rose in June as a wide range of businesses including retailers and restaurants enjoyed a recovery in customers. 
Business,"In a judicial blow to the entertainment industry, a federal appeals court ruled that makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works their users swap online. "
Business,United Airlines told a federal bankruptcy court it likely would have to terminate its employee pension plans and replace them with leaner retirement benefits in order to survive. 
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW ) -- A jury has ordered Texaco to pay \$15 million to finish the cleanup of a 1955 gas pipeline spill in a small town in Montana, and to pay \$25 in punitive damages, according to published reports. "
Business,"Delta Air Lines #39; decision to reduce fares out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is good news for the region, but the key will be whether the airline is committed to sustaining the reasonable rates. "
Sci/Tech,"Apple notes that the model and serial numbers are located on the label on the bottom of the battery, and can be viewed by removing the battery from the computer. Apple is providing an online form for consumers to begin the battery recall ..."
Sci/Tech,"Back in the go-go days of the tech boom, there was a lot of talk about fast Internet connections enabling consumers to do all manner of useful and fun things, from online banking to viewing movies online. Well, guess what? Despite the following tech bust, ..."
Sci/Tech,"The Bedminster-based company yesterday said it was pushing into 21 new markets with the service, AT amp;T CallVantage, and extending an introductory rate offer until Sept. 30. In addition, the company is offering in-home installation of up to five ..."
Sports,"seed Andre Agassi easily advanced to the quarter finals of the Washington ATP tournament overnight, with a 6 4, 6 2 victory over Kristian Pless. "
Sports,"Costas #39; nerves are on edge. It #39;s 10:45 am, and he can #39;t get his usual frappe, a coffee-and-milk concoction that #39;s one of Greece #39;s most popular picker-uppers. Twenty-five-year-old Costas is working at the cafe in the Olympic Village international zone for ..."
Sports," Twenty years ago in Los Angeles, it was Mary Lou Retton and the vault without fault. "
Sports,"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Gary Sheffield tied the game in the ninth inning with his second homer of the game and Hideki Matsui singled home Alex Rodriguez with the go-ahead run, as the New York Yankees rallied for a 13-10 victory over the ..."
Sports,"  It wasn #39;ta save situation. But the Braves made sure Eric Gagne enjoyed a second consecutive depressing night, with some help from Johnny Estrada, who enjoyed another successful evening in his native state. "
Sports,"AKRON, OHIO - Tiger Woods was cruising at one of his favorite courses before a pair of dropped shots cost him a share of the lead at the weather-delayed WGC-NEC Invitational on Thursday. "
World," Two people were wounded after a second bomb exploded in Nepal #39;s capital on Friday, the third day of a blockade of the commercial center called by Maoist rebels. "
World,"The United Nations is seeking to disarm both rebels and government-backed militias in Darfur, a senior UN official says. "
World," Typhoon Megi has killed one person as it slammed ashore in northern Japan, bringing the death toll to at least 13 and cutting power to thousands of homes before heading out into the Pacific. "
World,"BUDAPEST, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Hungary #39;s ruling Socialist Party said Thursday that it accepted Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy #39;s resignation and has named a candidate for the post. "
World, The architect of China #39;s dramatic economic reforms. A benevolent leader who rehabilitated millions purged in the chaotic 1966 76 Cultural Revolution. A military genius. An avid bridge player. A family man. 
Business, Tokyo stocks ended flat on Friday as  worries about record high oil prices took the edge off  investors' appetite for recently battered technology issues  such as Sharp Corp.
Business," Global oil prices rallied to fresh  highs on Friday with U.S. crude approaching  $49, driven by  escalating violence in Iraq and unabated demand growth from  China and India."
Business, The yen hit a fresh four week high  against the dollar and edged up against the euro on Friday as  stronger than expected Japanese data gave the currency a  belated boost.
Business," IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato sees  world economic growth of ""around 4.6 percent"" in 2004 and 2005,  according to an interview published in a Spanish newspaper  interview on Friday."
Business,"WPP, the world's third largest advertising services group, has reported 15 growth in profits in the first half of the year."
Sci/Tech, Who needs postcards? Use high tech ways to stay in touch while you're  traveling.
Business," Global oil prices rallied to fresh highs on Friday with U.S. crude approaching  #36;49, driven by escalating violence in Iraq and unabated demand growth from China and India."
Business,"One week ago, I submitted a bid for Google Inc. stock that overestimated the eventual auction price of the computer search company #39;s initial public offering by nearly 30 percent. But I sold my shares shortly ..."
Business," Global oil prices raced to fresh  highs on Friday with U.S. crude approaching  $49, driven by  escalating violence in Iraq and unabated demand growth from  China and India."
Business,"The three recalls of Boston Scientific Corp. cardiac stents since July 2 affected many more units than the company has previously disclosed, raising concerns among stock analysts about future inventory levels."
Business,"Shares of Google leaped \$15.34, or 18 percent, to \$100.34 on the Nasdaq exchange yesterday in an opening day of trading that harkened back to the wild run-ups of the dot-com era."
Business,"If only the rest of my investments worked out this way. One week ago, I submitted a bid for Google Inc. stock that overestimated the eventual auction price of the computer search company's initial public offering by nearly 30 percent. But I sold my shares shortly after Google stock began trading yesterday and still walked away with a nice profit, ..."
Business,  Crude futures plowed to a new high near  $49 a barrel yesterday as the threat of sabotage to Iraqi oil infrastructure loomed larger than promises from Baghdad to boost exports in coming days.
Business,Consumer confidence in Massachusetts jumped to its highest level in more than two years as an improving outlook on the economy and job market sparked consumers' spirits.
Business,"UAL Corp.'s United Airlines, trying to attract financing to exit bankruptcy, said it probably will terminate and replace all its pension plans."
Business,"Ten years ago, Boston real estate developer Norman B. Leventhal spearheaded the transformation of a grungy Financial District garage into a park that's become a downtown oasis."
Business,"  Nortel Networks said yesterday it will slash its workforce by 3,500, or 10 percent, as it struggles to recover from an accounting scandal that toppled three top executives and led to a criminal investigation and lawsuits."
Business,  The Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved a cancer drug made by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. to treat advanced non small cell lung cancer in patients who have undergone chemotherapy.
Sports,"ATHENS  Weightlifting #39;s governing body isn #39;t about to give up its aggressive pursuit of drug cheaters, even if it jeopardizes the sport #39;s future in the Olympics, the group #39;s top official said yesterday after six more ..."
Sports,British badminton star Nathan Robertson has set his sights on Olympic gold in Beijing following his silver medal with Gail Emms at the Athens Games. 
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, NC  Eli Manning stepped to the line, pointing out the defense just like brother Peyton. "
Sports,"The Yankees had to venture into improbable territory Thursday night to avoid their first sweep by the Twins since 1991. But like they #39;ve done so many times this season, the Yankees found the heroes to turn lemons into lemonade, winning 13-10. "
World, Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi issued a  quot;final call quot; yesterday for Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada al Sadr to agree to a new set of conditions issued by the government and end his rebellion. 
World,"The leader of the opposition Labour party in Israel, Shimon Peres, has called for an early general election. "
World,"Suspected Maoist rebels in Nepal have set off two bombs in Kathmandu, on the third day of a blockade of the capital. "
World," The violence in Sudan #39;s western province of Darfur, where more than 30,000 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands have been displaced, is widely portrayed as an ethnic cleansing campaign by Arab militias ..."
World,The casualty toll from a typhoon that has lashed South Korea and Japan this week has reached at least 18 dead or missing. 
World,"  Hungary #39;s parliament will elect a new prime minister on Sept. 6 to succeed Peter Medgyessy, who is quitting after the junior coalition partner withdrew its confidence, outgoing Socialist Chairman Laszlo Kovacs said on state ..."
World,His call came at the end of his opening address to the ministerial conference of the grouping of 114 developing nations. 
Sci/Tech," Internet security experts have found two ""flaws"" with Microsoft Corp's long awaited security update for its Windows XP operating system, but the software behemoth insists that the new SP2 is secure."
Business,The most hyped new issue since Netscape chalked up a very tidy gain on its first day of trading. Peace reigns in the Valley ...
Business,"  Nortel Networks said yesterday it will slash its workforce by 3,500, or 10 percent, as it struggles to recover from an accounting scandal that toppled three top executives and led to a criminal ..."
Business,"Next stop, fifty bucks. Analysts said crude futures could climb that high today, pushed to the psychological barrier of \$50 US a barrel by speculative buying amid escalating threats to Iraq #39;s oil infrastructure. "
Business,"  Qantas Airways Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest airline, increased a surcharge on all tickets as the cost of jet fuel soared to a record. Qantas shares rebounded from a three month low. "
Business,Delta Air Lines #39; plan to restructure some of its debt outside of bankruptcy has raised concerns among credit analysts who believe the move could be tantamount to defaulting on the money the struggling carrier owes. 
Business, Tokyo stocks ended flat on Friday as worries about record high oil prices took the edge off investors #39; appetite for recently battered technology issues such as Sharp Corp. 
Business,"Companies providing software that helps music and movie lovers trade files with each other can #39;t be held financially responsible for copyright theft resulting from the trading, a federal court in Los Angeles ruled yesterday. "
Business,"Swiss insurance giant Zurich Financial Services has reported a first-half net profit of \$US1.5 billion (\$A2.1 billion), up 93 per cent from \$US752 million (\$A1.05 billion) in the same period last year, and roughly in line with analysts #39; expectations. "
Business,"A day after laying off hundreds of Fleet bank workers, Bank of America received a boost of positive publicity from the arts world. "
Business,"For the first time, United Airlines has acknowledged that it is  quot;likely quot; to terminate its pension plans, a move the carrier said it needs to attract financing to emerge from bankruptcy. "
Business,Nordstrom reported a strong second-quarter profit as it continued to select more relevant inventory and sell more items at full price. 
Business,"Amazon.com Inc. has agreed to buy Joyo.com, China #39;s largest on-line retailer of books, music and videos, for \$75-million (US) to gain access to the world #39;s second-biggest Internet market. "
Sci/Tech,I got lots of mail this week about my Tuesday column about the Windows XP Service Pack 2 update from Microsoft. 
Sci/Tech,"LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- When a capsule from NASA #39;s Genesis spacecraft appears in the sky above the Utah desert on the morning of Sept. 8, it will have withstood more than three years in space and will contain samples of the ..."
Sci/Tech,"Some websites are now offering surfers the chance to download free  quot;phishing kits quot; containing all the graphics, web code and text required to construct the kind of bogus sites used in internet phishing scams. "
Sci/Tech,  The latest corporate overhaul by Nortel Networks will shear the company of all its manufacturing operations and leave it with 70 percent fewer workers than it had four years ago. 
Sports,"  With a dazzling routine on the floor, American Carly Patterson staked her claim last night as the new queen of gymnastics. Patterson, 16, spoiled Russian superstar Svetlana Khorkina #39;s final chance at Olympic gold in gymnastics #39; premier event and ..."
Sports,"On a night when a disqualification was posted, protested, counterprotested twice and ultimately tossed out, the American swimmers claimed their largest medal haul of the meet so far. "
Sports,"Tiger Woods lost the lead to Stewart Cink yesterday but his world ranking is safe for the moment. Free from the burden of trying to make the Ryder Cup team, Cink looked at ease on a marathon day at the NEC Invitational that ended with ..."
Sports,"That #39;s the goal now, with two events remaining in what already has been a grueling Olympic schedule for this 19-year-old US swimming star. "
Sports,"Weightlifting #39;s aggressive pursuit of drug cheaters will continue even if it jeopardizes its future in the Olympics, its top official said yesterday following six more positive doping cases in what is again becoming the Games #39; dirtiest sport. Five ..."
Sports,"British support in the badminton arena on Thursday caught everyone by surprise, not least the Chinese. "
Sports,"Costs for the Athens Olympics are climbing again, expected to top \$8.5 billion US because of the massive security and overruns in the last-minute scramble to get venues ready, a government official said yesterday. "
Sports,DAY 6: Canadian sprinter Macro-man (Nic Macrozonaris) told a news conference yesterday that he had a dream in which he won the 100-metre sprint in 9.83 seconds. He has never broken 10 seconds flat. 
Sports,"  Of the 10,000 athletes in the Athens Olympics, David Ford may be the only one who brought his own personal psychologist.  quot;Probably, quot; Roger Friesen said. "
Sports,  Adam van Koeverden has a message for his fellow Canadian athletes    quit whining about circumstances you can #39;t control.  quot;You can #39;t fall into a corner and cry and say the Canadian sports system has let me down. You have to do things for ...
World,"American tanks have reportedly encircled the Imam Ali shrine in the Iraqi city of Najaf, after intensively bombarding rebel positions overnight. "
World," Those behind the  quot;cold blooded murder quot; of 22 people at the United Nations office in Baghdad one year ago must be held to account, no matter how long it takes to find them, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said Thursday. "
World,  Pakistani security forces are hunting a Libyan Al Qaeda leader whom senior intelligence officials see as a possible key to finding Osama bin Laden and others in the terrorist ...
World,In the SINGAPORE story headlined  quot;Oil hits new high on Iraq violence quot; please read in the 13th paragraph .... as its imports in the first seven ...
World,Federal Labor leader Mark Latham will leave hospital on Saturday at midday after being given the all-clear by doctors. 
Sci/Tech,Who needs postcards? Use high-tech ways to stay in touch while you're traveling.
Sci/Tech,"\A virtual reality hand, complete with vital veins, that ""feels"" could help trainee nurses practice their jabs."
Sci/Tech,London's High Court imposes an injunction against 12 defendants accused of bootlegging copies of Shrek 2.
Sci/Tech,"Fifteen years after an earthquake damaged San Francisco's Bay Bridge, engineers are attempting to replace it with a stronger span. The project is said to be the most ambitious in state history. Part 1 of 2. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone owners are blessed with more than just free weekend minutes, as religious institutions and telcos roll out new services to help the observant practice their faith. By Elizabeth Biddlecombe."
Sci/Tech,"Armed with tagging devices and satellite tracking, marine scientists follow hundreds of sea animals around the Pacific Ocean, monitoring everything from location and depth to speed and water temperature. By Randy Dotinga."
Business," The United States said on Tuesday it may  soon take legal action in a trade row over government help for  Airbus and Boeing, particularly as the European aircraft maker  was seeking support for a new project. Washington and Brussels  have so far resisted launching legal action at the World Trade  Organization (WTO) in their battle over allegations of illegal  subsidies to the aviation rivals, but that option may now be  just weeks away."
Sci/Tech,A new simulated election game that lets you play campaign manager to a presidential candidate is both thrillingly and disturbingly similar to real-world politics. A review by Jason Silverman.
Sci/Tech,"More Americans know about stem cell research, and more approve of it this year than in 2001, according to a new Harris Poll. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Business," Benjamin Franklin, that annoying know it all, famously said,  quot;Never put off until tomorrow that which you can do today. quot; ..."
Business,"San Francisco (AP) -- Grokster Ltd. and StreamCast Networks Inc. are not liable for the swapping of copyright content through their file-sharing software, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a blow to movie studios and record labels. "
Business, The costs of Hurricane Charley in Florida to the insurance industry were becoming clearer on Thursday after two major Swiss insurers estimated their claims stemming from the storm last week. 
Business,"During the next four years, hospitals in the state of Washington could be reimbursed nearly \$13 million for emergency care they provide to uninsured illegal immigrants. "
Sci/Tech,AMD #39;s new Sempron range of desktop and notebook CPUs is targeted squarely at Intel #39;s competing Celeron family. 
Sports, Italy #39;s former world champion Ivano Brugnetti returned to the limelight to upstage favorite Jefferson Perez and win the Olympic men #39;s 20km race walk on Friday. 
Sports,"  The Mason #39;s Union membership cards should be arriving any day now, but while they wait for them to be distributed, the United States men #39;s basketball team was able to concoct a winning formula by ..."
Sports, Kurt Warner may still be the favorite to start the regular season opener for the Giants. But Eli Manning isn #39;t making Tom Coughlin #39;s decision very easy. 
Sports,"BLACKSBURG -- Jacksonville, Fla., will be the home for the ACC #39;s first two championship games in football in 2005 and  #39;06, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Thursday. "
Sports,A new wave of talent will be on display when track and field takes center stage at the Olympic Games. 
World,"NAJAF, Iraq (AP) Sporadic gunfire echoed through Najaf on Friday after a night of heavy US bombing that saw radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr order his fighters to hand control of a revered Najaf ..."
World," Suspected Maoist guerrillas set off two bombs in and around Nepal #39;s capital on Friday, wounding two people as the commercial center remained cut off for a third day by a rebel imposed blockade. "
World,Rogue Iraqi Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr has called for the release of an American freelance journalist with New England roots who was seized in Nasiriyah Friday. 
World,"KHARTOUM, Sudan  While violence remains a major concern, the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region is easing and large-scale deaths from malnutrition and disease are likely to be averted as international assistance pours in, UN ..."
World,SYDNEY : Australian Prime Minister John Howard said he would not call a snap general election while opposition leader Mark Latham was ill as he wanted to beat him fair and square. 
World,TOKYO The operators of a Japanese nuclear plant say there was no evidence of danger at the plant before a deadly explosion this month. 
Sports,That was then and this is now. That was there and this is here. So which is a bigger moment? Mary Lou Retton's  quot;No-Fault Vault quot; that produced America's first Olympic all-around gold medal in women's gymnastics 20 years ago in Los Angeles? Or Carly Patterson's  quot;Dream Beam quot; here last night that clinched the second?
Sports,"A funny thing happened as Orlando Cabrera triumphantly rounded the bases after he knocked in Johnny Damon with his walkoff double off the Green Monster in Tuesday's 5-4 thriller over the Blue Jays. In the stands, Cabrera's wife, Eliana, noticed during the celebration her cellphone ringing. And ringing. And ringing."
Sports,"Johnny Estrada homered, drove in three runs, and started Atlanta's go-ahead rally in the ninth, and the Braves beat Eric Gagne and the Dodgers, 6-5, last night in Los Angeles."
Sports,"Baseball commissioner Bud Selig received a contract extension through 2009 yesterday as owners praised his 12-year reign, but dissension surfaced among teams in the decision to launch a World Cup tournament."
Sports,"Gary Sheffield homered twice and keyed a four-run rally in the ninth inning last night, sending the New York Yankees to a seesaw 13-10 win over the Minnesota Twins at Minneapolis."
Sports,"For so long, linebacker Rosevelt Colvin couldn't do what he wanted, couldn't play football. Now, he feels he can do whatever his coach wants him to."
Sports,Former English Premier League rivals Steve Howey and Joe-Max Moore are expected to be available for the Revolution's regular-season stretch run.
Sports,  Defense attorneys argued in a court filing that Kobe Bryant's statements to investigators after the basketball player was accused of rape last summer should be kept secret because it is not certain they will be used in his trial.
Sports,"Free from the burden of trying to make the Ryder Cup team, Stewart Cink looked at ease yesterday at the NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio. The marathon day ended with his name atop the leaderboard."
Sports,British canoeists Nick Smith and Stuart Bowman are out of the men's C2 doubles.
Sports," Inge de Bruijn, two of her three Olympic  titles already lost, showed her determination to cling on to  the last when she posted the fastest time in the 50 meters  freestyle heats in Athens on Friday."
Sports," Michael Phelps, one more Olympic title  to the good, aims to hoist his gold medal tally to five when he  takes on fellow American Ian Crocker in the 100 meters  butterfly final on Friday."
Sports," AKRON, Ohio, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods returned to  form at one of his favorite venues before a pair of dropped  shots cost him a share of the lead at the weather-affected  WGC-NEC Invitational on Thursday."
Sports," Josh Paul, Vladimir Guerrero and Darin  Erstad hit multi run homers to lead the Anaheim Angels to a  10 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St Petersburg on  Thursday."
Business," Planned job cuts at U.S. firms climbed  during November, a report said on Tuesday, in a further sign of  sluggishness in the labor market."
Sports,Britain's Alison Sheppard coasts into the women's 50m freestyle semi-finals.
Business," U.S. business productivity grew more  slowly in the third quarter than first thought, a government  report showed on Tuesday, while chain store sales fell in the  crucial shopping week after Thanksgiving."
World," U.S. warplanes attacked targets in Iraq's Sunni Muslim city of Falluja for a second time on Friday, witnesses said."
World," European nations have requested the Maldives authorities to give them access to activists detained after last week's pro democracy demonstrations, diplomatic sources said."
World," Democratic Senator John Kerry accused President George W. Bush of using a front group to do the ""dirty work"" of attacking his Vietnam War record."
World," Interest groups spending big donations on ads and voter outreach in the presidential race will face new limits after the fall election under rules approved by federal regulators. Campaign watchdogs criticized them as too little, too late."
World," North Korea said on Friday annual war  games staged by the United States and South Korea were  undermining six party nuclear talks and forcing it to raise the  ""quality and quantity"" of its own military deterrent."
Business," European stocks slipped and the dollar  softened on Friday as the rise in crude oil prices toward  $50 a  barrel raised the prospect of slower economic growth, which  supported bond prices."
Business," Global oil prices raced to fresh highs  on Friday carrying U.S. crude close to  $49 a barrel, driven by  escalating violence in Iraq and unabated demand growth from  China and India."
Business," Global oil prices raced to fresh highs on Friday carrying US crude close to  $49 a barrel, driven by escalating violence in Iraq and unabated demand growth from China and India. "
Business,"SYDNEY (Reuters) - Qantas Airways, Australia #39;s biggest airline, says it will raise ticket prices for the second time in three months to help tackle rising fuel costs, just a day after posting a record annual profit. "
Business,TWO FILE SHARING companies have been told by a court that they are not liable for people in their networks swapping illegal content. 
Business, Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower on Friday as worries about record high oil prices took the edge off investors #39; appetite for recently battered technology issues such as Shin Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. 
Business,"ChevronTexaco, ordered to pay more than \$41 million to more than 75 Sunburst residents who filed a pollution-liability suit, will file a motion for a new trial in the next month, a company spokesman said. "
Sci/Tech,"MUCH LOVED music firm Apple has had to recall more than 28,000 rechargeable batteries that it jacks into its aluminium 15-inch PowerBook G4 because they may overheat. "
Sci/Tech,DATABASE COMPANY Oracle is trying to liven up the sleepy and dull database industry by having a patch day. 
Sports, Aaron Peirsol was reminded last night of a lesson he probably learned as a child: It doesn #39;t pay to make the umpire angry. 
Sports,"Australian walker Nathan Deakes has won the Olympic bronze medal in the 20 kilometre walk, Australia #39;s first walking medal in almost half a century. "
Sports,"Mason, OH (Sports Network) - Lindsay Davenport shook off a sluggish start to rally for a three-set victory over unheralded Lilia Osterloh at the inaugural Western  amp;amp;amp; Southern Financial Group Women #39;s Open. "
Sports,"FOXBORO, Mass.  New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon darted up the middle, bounced off one tackler, then made it a point to crash into two more defenders. It hardly mattered to Dillon that this training camp session ..."
World," Top aides of radical cleric Moqtada al Sadr prepared to hand over control of a holy shrine at the center of a crisis in Najaf on Friday to representatives of Iraq #39;s top ayatollah, a Sadr spokesman said. "
World,TSKHINVALI. Aug 20 (Interfax) - Russian peacekeepers deployed in South Ossetia plan to collect weapons from militia units in Ossetian and Georgian villages in the self-proclaimed republic. 
World,"Nepal #39;s Maoist rebels opened fire and set off bombs at a government office in Kathmandu Friday, the third day of a blockade of the capital by Maoist rebels. "
Business,"Talks to avoid a crippling strike at British Airways are set to resume on Friday with unions and the airline ""hopeful"" of reaching a deal."
Sci/Tech," The Kirkland, Wash., cell phone game maker will use some of its  #36;19 million to buy wireless specialist FingerTwitch Inc."
Business,"Sharman Networks, parent company of the peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing software Kazaa, is rejoicing at the US court ruling that found two similar P2P programs, Grokster and Morpheus, do not violate US copyright law. However, the company concedes that the ..."
Business,United Airlines said termination and replacement of all of its pension plans  quot;likely will be required quot; for the company to exit bankruptcy and attract financing. 
Business,"LOS ANGELES  Longshore union and port shipping officials yesterday sifted through 300,000 applications submitted as part of a special lottery for 3,000 lucrative temporary dockworker jobs at the nation #39;s largest port complex. "
Sci/Tech,"Apple is recalling 28,000 PowerBook batteries after it was discovered that the batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. "
Sci/Tech,"According to security firm Sophos, the kits allow users to design sites that have the same look and feel as legitimate online banking sites that can then be used to defraud unsuspecting users by getting them to reveal the details of their financial ..."
World,The ruling and opposition parties on Friday continued to lock horns over the establishment of a committee to explore the truth of the nation #39;s modern history a day after Uri Party leader Shin Ki-nam resigned because of his father #39;s ...
World,"JAKARTA Aug 19 - Four Indonesian political parties - Golkar, Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle (PDIP), United Development Party (PPP) and Peace and Prosperity Party (PDS) - declared a national coalition on Thursday in their bid to form a good ..."
Sci/Tech,The Norfolk Broads are on their way to getting a clean bill of ecological  health after a century of stagnation.
Sci/Tech,"When an earthquake knocked down a section of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, engineers vowed to make a stronger span. But years later, that plan is still mired in controversy. Part 2 of 2. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,"At a meeting of technologists developing new standards for e-voting systems, the head of the nation's new elections commission lauds computer scientists for the work they're doing on the nation's behalf. By Kim Zetter."
Sci/Tech,"Inside the fully immersive proving ground where tomorrow's soldiers are being trained by coalition forces of the Pentagon, Hollywood and Silicon Valley. By Steve Silberman from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"In Street Racing Syndicate, a video game scheduled for release at the end of the month, players can test their role-playing mettle in the illegal street-racing scene without the nasty risk of going to jail. A review by Chris Kohler."
Sci/Tech,"After a false start that makes the search giant's stock appear to soar, the company's IPO on the Nasdaq settles down to a more reasonable price, just north of \$100 per share."
Sci/Tech,A US court has ruled that file-sharing firms are not responsible for what users do with their software.
Business,"Talks to avoid a crippling strike at British Airways will resume on Friday  with unions and the airline ""hopeful"" of reaching a deal."
Business,"  Japan #39;s Topix stock index rose for the first week in three. Retailers such as Ito Yokado Co. gained after a government report showed service industries expanded more than economists forecast in June, suggesting a pickup in ..."
Business,"Navistar International Corp., the world #39;s fourth-largest truckmaker, said profit in the fiscal third quarter more than tripled as truck sales rose and retirement and medical costs declined. "
Business,"Diane Swonk, for years one of the most visible executives at Bank One, said Thursday she #39;s resigning as its chief economist as of Sept. 30. "
Sci/Tech,"In a series of continuing twists, Microsoft has now announced that their Internet release of Service Pack 2 will be delayed in light of serious complaints from current users who have installed it. "
Sci/Tech,"Running Windows applications on a Linux desktop has become a little easier with the release of PowerPak 1.4 by Linux vendor Lycoris. Following a deal with software developer CodeWeavers in June, Window-to-Linux software has been integrated with Lycoris #39; ..."
Sci/Tech,The controversial Eolas Technologies patent looks like it is about to be rescinded by the US Patent Office. The office has confirmed that it has rejected all of the 10 patent claims that it re-examined. 
Sports," Mary Lou Retton left her phone number for Carly Patterson. Call me, she said, after the Olympic all around competition. "
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The first official track event took place this morning and Italy #39;s Ivano Brugnetti won the men #39;s 20km walk at the Summer Olympics in Athens. "
Sports,Australians Michelle Engelsman and Libby Lenton have both qualified for the women #39;s 50 metres freestyle semi-finals at the Athens Olympics. 
Sports,"Jonathan Woodgate #39;s medical with Real Madrid is by no means a formality, despite the confidence of Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd. "
Sports," Gary Sheffield insists George Steinbrenner is the only person who could tell him to rest his ailing left shoulder, but you can be sure that wasn #39;t on The Boss #39; mind last night. Not after Sheffield once again injected life ..."
Sports," The Eli Manning Summer School took its first field trip last night, an outing designed to ramp up an educational process that is reaching a critical stage. "
Sports,"  American Lauryn Williams pours down the track in the 100 meters, going faster and faster, smoothly pulling away from the pack, leg muscles bulging, arm muscles straining. She smiles while crossing the finish line, arms in the air. She ..."
Sports," The Yankees have held discussions with the Texas Rangers about trading Esteban Loaiza for prospects, but both sides have reservations. "
Sports,"The White Sox are sending for pitching help, only the call isn #39;t going out to replace Jon Garland in the rotation -- not yet, anyway. "
World,The difficulties faced by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon shared editorial space with the debate surrounding human cloning in the German press Friday. 
World,Maoist rebels have opened fire on the security forces and bombed a government building in the heart of Kathmandu amidst a blockade they have enforced on the Nepalese capital. 
World,ISLAMABAD : Pakistan formally declared Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz the winner of two by-elections held to clear his path to the prime ministership. 
World," A radical cleric prepared to hand control of a shrine at the heart of a Shi'ite uprising in Iraq to religious authorities on Friday, but still rejected demands by the interim prime minister to disband his militia."
World," A top aide to firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr, who appealed to kidnappers to free a Western journalist, said Friday they had promised to release him. The pan Arab television station Al Jazeera reported Thursday that a militant group calling itself the Martyrs Brigade had abducted New York journalist Micah Garen and threatened to kill him within 48 hours unless U.S. pulled out of the wear shattered city of Najaf."
World, Tokyo's main stock index ended lower Friday amid profit taking of technology issues and concerns about soaring oil prices. The U.S. dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
World," A radical cleric prepared to hand  control of a shrine at the heart of a Shi'ite uprising in Iraq  to religious authorities on Friday, but still rejected demands  by the interim prime minister to disband his militia."
World," Typhoon Megi killed one person as it  slammed ashore in northern Japan on Friday, bringing the death  toll to at least 13 and cutting power to thousands of homes  before heading out into the Pacific."
World,Police in the Pakistani city of Peshawar say they have arrested two foreign al-Qaeda suspects.
World,Hundreds of new refugees from Sudan have poured into overwhelmed camps in Chad. This latest influx is an alarming barometer of the violence inside Darfur.
World, Sporadic gunfire echoed through Najaf on Friday after a night of heavy U.S. bombing that saw radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr call on his fighters to hand control of a revered Najaf shrine to top Shiite religious authorities...
World, Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry came to the heart of a conservative state hit hard by job losses over the past four years to tout his plan for curbing the export of jobs by cutting corporate taxes and enforcing trade agreements...
Sports, Top ranked Argentina booked their berth  in the women's hockey semi finals at the Athens Olympics on  Friday but defending champions Australia now face an obstacle  course to qualify for the medal matches.
World,"US deserter and former Army Sgt. Charles Jenkins arrived Tuesday on a remote Japanese island, where he said he hoped to  quot;live my remaining days with my wife and children."
World," North Korea appealed to refugees who have sought asylum in the South to return to the impoverished state, avoiding for once labeling them ""human scum"" and saying a warm home awaits them."
World,A top aide to firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said today that kidnappers who abducted and threatened to kill a US journalist had promised to set him free. 
World,"  If you can judge a book by its cover, then the  quot;History of Russia and the World in the 20th Century quot; tells students that the Soviet past was all pride and glory: Three of four cover photos invoke Soviet propaganda."
World,"  Embattled leaders Ariel Sharon and Yasser Arafat rebuffed demands from their backers yesterday, holding steadfast to positions posing great political risk: Sharon insisted he will press on with efforts to pull out of Gaza despite a stinging rebuke from his party, while Arafat refused to sign reform legislation."
World,  Pakistani security forces are hunting a Libyan Al Qaeda leader whom senior intelligence officials see as a possible key to finding Osama bin Laden and others in the terrorist network's inner circle.
World,"SALISBURY, England -- Whoever built Stonehenge, the 5,000-year-old circle of megaliths that towers over green fields in southern England and lures a million visitors a year, could not have planned for the automobile."
World,"  Doctors working for the US military in Iraq collaborated with interrogators in the abuse of detainees at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison, profoundly breaching medical ethics and human rights, a bioethicist charges in The Lancet medical journal."
World,"  The bombing that wrecked UN offices in Baghdad and killed 22 colleagues a year ago was agony for the United Nations, but terrorist threats won't deter it from helping the victims of conflict, Secretary General Kofi Annan said yesterday at a memorial."
World," North Korea appealed to refugees who have  sought asylum in the South to return to the impoverished state,  avoiding for once labeling them ""human scum"" and saying a warm  home awaits them."
World,  Top aides to firebrand Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr called on kidnappers yesterday to free a Western journalist they are threatening to kill unless US forces withdraw from the holy city of Najaf.
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO Grokster and StreamCast Networks are not liable for the swapping of copyright content like movies and music through their file-sharing software, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, in a blow to film studios and record labels. "
World,Talks to revive powersharing in Northern Ireland have entered a final 24-hour push as Britain and Ireland prepared to publish their painstakingly negotiated peace plans.
Sci/Tech,"Apple is recalling about 28,000 batteries that shipped this year in its PowerBook G4 portable computers. "
Sci/Tech,"IT #39;S OFFICIAL. People didn #39;t flock to buy LCD units in the second quarter which is disappointing news for manufacturers, which are now awash with the fancy thin film transistor glass. "
Sports,"Pavol and Peter Hochschorner took the gold medal once again in pairs canoe slalom Friday, winning by more than 3 seconds. "
Sports," Traffic police have handed their report  to Athens prosecutors on the motorcycle crash reported by  disgraced Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou,  a police source said on Friday."
Sports,Britain's men's and women's relay teams qualify for their  4x100m medley finals.
World," A Colombian arms broker was charged with trying to buy  #36;4 million in grenade launchers, machine guns, other high powered weapons and munitions for a leftist rebel group and promising 2 tons of cocaine as partial payment."
World," UN health and agriculture officials in China said they were not informed by the government of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus being found in pigs, the first such discovery in the world."
World," Some 30,000 Sudanese, victims of fresh  attacks by Arab militia inside Darfur, have threatened to cross  into Chad, the U.N. refugee agency warned on Friday."
World, Michael Jackson's elegant home with its lavish playground for children was placed on display in a courtroom as defense attorneys showed a judge videotapes of a raid last year on the pop star's Neverland estate...
World,"PONCA CITY, Okla. - Deciding at the last possible moment not to appeal his conviction, Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols brought his case to a final close, saying he hoped it would begin a ""long-awaited healing process.""   For Nichols, it means a life in prison with no further recourse..."
World, A top Homeland Security official has apologized to Sen. Edward M...
World,"The New York Yankees wasted a six-run lead and were about to get swept by the Minnesota Twins until Gary Sheffield saved them - just as he has so often this season. Sheffield homered twice and keyed a four-run rally in the ninth inning Thursday night, sending the Yankees to a seesaw, 13-10 victory in Minnesota..."
World," Followers loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr said Friday they were preparing to hand control of the revered Imam Ali Shrine to top Shiite religious authorities in a bid to end a two week old uprising in the holy city of Najaf.    Al Sadr aide Ahmed al Shaibany said he was on his way to the office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani, Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric, to offer to present officials there with keys to the shrine..."
Sports,"Do you assume this raging scandal will be enough to overhaul Major League Baseball #39;s laughable drug policy? If so, you must think Bill Clinton didn #39;t have sex with that woman."
Sci/Tech,"Few in the tech world need an introduction to Napster #39;s founder, the college dropout whose revolutionary file-swapping technology shook the foundations of the \$11bn record industry."
World, U.S. stocks are seen slightly lower at the open Friday as oil's latest push into record territory continues to unnerve investors...
World," The Democratic Republic of Congo has pulled all of its diplomats out of neighboring Burundi following the slaughter of Congolese Tutsi refugees there last week, its foreign minister said on Friday."
Business, U.S. stocks to watch: GOOGLE INC. (GOOG.O) Google shares jumped 18 percent in their long awaited stock market debut on Thursday after a scaled down  #36;1.67 billion IPO marked by missteps and lackluster market conditions. The stock closed at  #36;100.34.
Sci/Tech," This tiny shot on video downer hits theaters at the same time as a more deluxe home version of Martin Scorsese's career making melodrama Mean Streets comes to DVD. The timing is probably coincidence, because Creek's anti urban setting (largely a boat in rocky waters) has far more in common with several other well known movies, which is part of its problem."
Sci/Tech," Chinadotcom (CHINA.O) said on Friday that its Go2joy mobile messaging unit has been sanctioned by China Mobile (CHL.N), as part of a broad crackdown on aggressive marketing by it and 21 other companies."
Business, U.S. stocks are seen falling for a  second straight day on Friday on concerns the economy and  corporate profits will slow after crude futures touched another  record in overnight trading.
Business," Oil prices raced to fresh highs on  Friday, carrying U.S. crude over  $49 a barrel, driven by  escalating violence in Iraq and unabated demand growth from  China and India."
Business," U.S. stocks to watch: GOOGLE INC.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> Google shares jumped 18 percent in their long awaited  stock market debut on Thursday after a scaled down  $1.67  billion IPO marked by missteps and lackluster market  conditions. The stock closed at  $100.34.  "
World," The Democratic Republic of Congo has  pulled all of its diplomats out of neighboring Burundi  following the slaughter of Congolese Tutsi refugees there last  week, its foreign minister said on Friday."
Sports, Italian Ivano Brugnetti strode to  victory in the first athletics final of the Athens Olympics on  Friday with a commanding performance in the men's 20km walk.
Business," A ""frustrated"" chief executive of US Airways Group Inc. told employees yesterday that despite recent assertions from the airline's chairman, the carrier could survive a second bankruptcy filing -- but only with revised labor agreements."
Business,Developing countries are starting to flex their financial muscles and invest overseas.
Business,"Eurostar workers will stage a 24-hour walk-out over a pay dispute on August 28, their union announces."
World,Sports Minister Sunil Dutt says action will be taken after two weightlifters fail a drugs test at the Athens Olympics.
Sports,"Denise Lewis makes a stuttering start to the heptathlon, as fellow Briton Kelly Sotherton storms into second place."
Sci/Tech," Chinadotcom <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CHINA.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CHINA.O</A> said on Friday  that its Go2joy mobile messaging unit has been sanctioned by  China Mobile <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CHL.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CHL.N</A>, as part of a broad crackdown on  aggressive marketing by it and 21 other companies."
Sci/Tech,The radiation astronauts encounter in deep space could put vital blood-making cells in jeopardy.
World," Indian troops shot dead two rebels who had infiltrated into Indian Kashmir from the Pakistan controlled zone, while two separatists and nine other people were detained in the region, officials said."
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Mike Ricciuti says Microsoft has no choice but to get the Windows XP update on solid footing--and soon.
World,"McDonald's takes out ads in the UK to say a film about its food is ""slick"" and ""well-made"" - but unrealistic."
Business,"Google Inc #39;s first day as a public company was branded a success by many yesterday. While shares failed to reach the \$135 heights anticipated over recent weeks, the IPO price of \$85 per share was boosted to over \$100 by the end of the day. "
Business,"William Owens, the new chief executive of Nortel Networks Corp., is putting his personal stamp on the organization. "
Business,An auto-body repair chain with several locations in San Diego County agreed yesterday to pay \$5.8 million to settle a consumer fraud lawsuit alleging that it charged customers for work it never performed. 
Business,"CHARLOTTE, NC Aug. 20, 2004  Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry came to the heart of a conservative state hit hard by job losses over the past four years to tout his plan for curbing the export of jobs by cutting corporate taxes and enforcing ..."
Business,San Diego Gas  amp; Electric Co. customers won a reprieve yesterday when the state utilities commission delayed a decision that could shift \$1 billion in crisis-related power costs to local consumers and cause a major rate increase. 
World,"Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr rejected one of the government's two key demands, increasing the prospect of an intensified military attack against his militia."
Sci/Tech,"People have Bill Gates all wrong. He doesn #39;t want to rule the world (or at least the computerized portion of it). And although he may secretly hope that all Linux source code spontaneously combusts, that isn #39;t his biggest wish. "
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA  To snag a spacecraft as it plummets to Earth after a three-year mission to collect bits of the sun, NASA has turned to Hollywood stunt pilots. "
Sci/Tech," Excess supplies of large liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are forecast to peak in the third quarter of this year, but will balance out by the fourth, a US research firm said on Friday. "
Sci/Tech,The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. 
Sci/Tech,Napster will be launching its own downloaded music chart on Virgin Radio at 7pm on August 29th. The chart will be compiled from the top 20 most popular tracks bought each week from Napster UK service. The chart will also include tracks that have been ...
Sci/Tech,Linux supplier Lindows has announced it has called a halt to the initial public offering of its common stock after filing for registration in April. 
Sci/Tech,"it yourself phishing kits are being made available for download free of charge from the internet, security watchers have warned. "
Sci/Tech," quot;Madden NFL 2005, quot; the latest version of Electronic Arts #39; pro football video game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week of release, the company said Thursday, citing internal figures. "
Sports,"  Thursday night at the pool featured a disqualification, then a reversal of the disqualification, then protests of the reversal of the disqualification. Not to mention some nationalistic innuendo, a judge with a language barrier he couldn #39;t ..."
Sports,"  In the biggest competition of her young life, Carly Patterson made a four inch balance beam look as wide as a sidewalk. And she danced, leapt and tumbled her way across it Thursday to become only the second American to win ..."
Sports, Italian Ivano Brugnetti strode to victory in the first athletics final of the Athens Olympics on Friday with a commanding performance in the men #39;s 20km walk. 
Sports,"John Robertson today spoke of his pride at seeing son Nathan scoop an Olympic silver medal and insisted:  quot;We are definitely celebrating, rather than commiserating. quot; ..."
Sports,"Athens, Aug 20. (PTI):In a belated damage-control exercise, the Indian Olympic Association today announced setting up of a Committee to probe into the Olympic Games doping scandal and suggest stringent measures to curb the menace. "
Sports,"MADRID, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Factbox on England defender Jonathan Woodgate who will sign for Real Madrid on Saturday after passing a medical on Friday. "
Sports, Slovakian twins Peter and Pavol Hochschorner have paddled to a stunning victory in the men #39;s two man canoe to retain the title they won in Sydney. 
World,"Kanaiyalal Jiwanlal, a businessman from Valsad in Gujarat, has seen sectarian violence and a killer earthquake devastate parts of the western Indian state. Compared to such upheavals, the blockade of Kathmandu, called by Maoists, holds no terror for him. "
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) A top aide to firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who appealed to kidnappers to free a Western journalist, said Friday they had promised to release him. "
World,JERUSALEM : The Israeli government was given a double warning over its policies in the West Bank as its top legal officer said it faced a real threat of sanctions over its controversial separation barrier and the United States condemned the latest ...
World,"TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Tropical storm Megi swept over northern Japan on Friday, knocking over a street sign that killed one man, cutting off electricity to 123,000 homes and dumping heavy rains, officials said. "
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan #39;s election commission on Friday officially declared Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz victor in two by-elections, paving the way for him to become the next prime minister. "
World,"TOKYO, Aug. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Fire broke out Friday at a tire plant belonging to Bridgestone Corp. in Amagi, western Fukuoka Prefecture of Japan, leaving 13 people injured. "
World," Twenty five TAP Air Portugal passengers and crew were slightly injured when the plane made a hasty maneuver to avoid a mid air collision just before landing on an island in The Azores on Friday, TAP said."
Business," General Growth Properties Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GGP.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S. shopping mall owner, on Friday said it  would buy Rouse Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RSE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RSE.N</A> for  $7.2 billion, expanding its  holdings of regional shopping centers and commercial property."
Sci/Tech," The National Science Foundation has awarded a  #36;2.5 million grant to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to steer minority students into the sciences, math and technology."
Sci/Tech," Maryland's coastal bays support a wide range of aquatic life but are threatened by intense development pressures, according to the first comprehensive study of the chain of shallow bays that separate Ocean City and Assateague Island from the mainland."
Sci/Tech,"Weeks after coming under criticism for sitting on patches for multiple holes in its database software, Oracle Corp. has announced that it is moving to a monthly patch release schedule."
Sci/Tech,"Linux users in German-speaking countries and the U.K. will have an opportunity to buy keyboards specially designed for the open source operating system in late September, when Cherry GmbH launches what the company claims is the world's first Linux keyboard."
Sci/Tech,"\A virtual reality hand, complete with vital veins, that ""feels"" could help trainee nurses practise their jabs."
Business,"Former United States President Bill Clinton speaks at the conclusion of a forum titled New Thinking on Energy Policy: Meeting the Challenges of Security, Development, and Climate Change, at New York University in New York, Monday, Dec. 6, 2004."
Business," General Growth Properties Inc. (GGP.N), the No. 2 U.S. shopping mall owner, on Friday said it would buy Rouse Co. (RSE.N) for  #36;7.2 billion, expanding its holdings of regional shopping centers and commercial property."
World," German police are investigating a Spanish theater troupe under obscenity laws after displays of graphic sex and bestiality in a controversial play called ""XXX,"" authorities said on Friday."
World," The United States and South Korea failed to hammer out a deal over a timetable for the planned reduction of US troops here, with Seoul asking for the cut to be delayed, officials said."
Sci/Tech, Researchers are going scuba diving in Lake Michigan later this month to try to learn why an increasing amount of stinky green algae is accumulating on the shore.
Sci/Tech," After years of declining attendance and contributions, the Science and Technology Museum of Georgia is suspending operations this weekend."
World," Some 30,000 Sudanese, victims of fresh  attacks by Arab militia inside Darfur, have threatened to cross  into Chad, already stretched with 200,000 refugees from the  conflict, the United Nations said Friday."
World,Kenyan police seize 10 children from an evangelist's  home and quiz his wife over child-trafficking  allegations.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 7 (newratings.com) - DaVita Inc (DVA.NYS) has agreed to acquire Gambros dialysis clinics in the US for \$3.1 billion in cash, a Bloomberg article said today."
World,"GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A pair of teenagers who spent more than two straight days publicly glued to a television set say they have set a new world record for uninterrupted TV viewing..."
World," Followers loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr said Friday they were prepared to hand control of the revered Imam Ali Shrine to top Shiite religious authorities, and Iraq's interim prime minister said he would not storm the holy site.    The moves came after a day and night of fighting in Najaf that killed 77 people and wounded 70 others, as al Sadr militiamen mortared a police station and U.S..."
Sci/Tech,<strong><cite>Reg</cite> Review</strong> The world's first easily upgradeable MP3 device?
World, Bioenvision Inc. (BIVN.O) said on Friday it has submitted an application to European regulators to market its experimental leukemia drug.
World," India's wholesale price inflation surged to a new 3 1/2 year high of 7.96 percent in the week ended August 7 due to higher energy and manufactured product prices, prompting the government to slash duties on steel."
Sports," Cat Osterman struck out 10 in six innings, Crystl Bustos homered and the United States completed a perfect run through the preliminary round with a 3 0 win over Taiwan on Friday, setting up a U.S. Australia showdown in the semifinals."
Sports,PAUL HAMM'S fall and rise are what make the Olympics so much more than a sports event. The US gymnast who spun despair into gold on Wednesday gives hope to the whole human endeavor by defusing the word  quot;loser. quot;
Sports,"hour time difference between here and Athens creates strange viewing patterns in NBC's all Olympics all the time world. As host Bob Costas said in signing off Wednesday at midnight Boston time (7 a.m. Athens time):  quot;Good night, good morning . . . take your choice. quot;"
Sports,"TODAY AUTO RACING 1 p.m. -- NASCAR Busch Series Cabela's 250 qualifying at Brooklyn, Mich., Speed Channel 3 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup GFS Marketplace 400 qualifying at Brooklyn, Mich., TNT LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. -- World Series: Midwest vs. Southeast at Williamsport, Pa., ESPN 5 p.m. -- World Series: Latin America vs. Canada at Williamsport, Pa., ESPN2 8 ..."
Sports,"Russia is one of the biggest, most powerful men's volleyball teams in the world. Already well aware, the United States received another reminder."
Sports,"The Mason's Union membership cards should be arriving any day now, but while they wait for them to be distributed, the United States men's basketball team was able to concoct a winning formula by relying on their unquestioned athletic superiority over the Australians yesterday."
Sports,The United States Boxing team isn't fighting its opponents any more. It's fighting self-doubt.
Sports,"Twice Keeth Smart charged, his opponent attacked and both lights went off. Twice, Smart was left standing on the strip, helmet in hand, after American losses."
Sports,"After a week of swimming, gymnastics, synchronized diving, and beach volleyball, the Olympic menu will offer a steady diet of its bread-and-butter sport beginning this morning."
Sports,The Boston Cannons lost their last regular-season game but it really didn't matter. They had already clinched a spot in the Major League Lacrosse playoffs. What mattered was that attackman Conor Gill went down with a left knee injury in the fourth quarter and was out for the rest of the game.
Sports,"BASEBALL Major League Baseball: Suspended Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen for two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his comments to the media regarding umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. Major League Owners: Voted to extend the contract of Bud Selig, commissioner, for three years through 2009. Chicago (NL): Signed INF Neifi Perez to a minor league contract and assigned ..."
Sports,"Pleasantly Perfect lost his last race, but that didn't diminish his standing as the top handicap runner in the country. It will take more than one defeat to knock the horse who won the \$4 million Breeders' Cup Classic in October and the \$6 million Dubai World Cup in March off his perch. He has a chance to get back ..."
Sports,"As expected, none of the four United States entries survived yesterday's second set of Olympic rowing semifinals, leaving just four boats -- the men's and women's eights, the men's double sculls and the women's quadruple sculls -- going for medals this weekend, five fewer than in Sydney four years ago."
Sports,"By the time Aaron Peirsol made his last turn and headed into the final 50 meters of the 200 backstroke, he had a body-length lead and was chasing his own world record en route to his second gold of the Games."
World,Israel's High Court orders the government to respond to a World Court ruling on the West Bank barrier.
Business," Oil prices raced to fresh highs on  Friday, carrying U.S. crude over  $49 a barrel, driven by  escalating violence in Iraq and unabated fuel demand growth  from China and India."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson (JNJ), the drug and health care products company, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to buy Guidant (GDT), a leading maker of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses, for more than \$24 billion."
Sci/Tech,"A piece of the Sun is set to fall to Earth and be captured by Hollywood stunt pilots in a tricky mid-air manoeuvre, NASA announced on Thursday. "
Sci/Tech,"Weeks after coming under criticism for sitting on patches for multiple holes in its database software, Oracle Corp. has announced that it is moving to a monthly patch release schedule. "
Sci/Tech,Seiko Epson have unveiled their latest wireless flying micro-robot named the FR-II. The successor to the FR robot the latest micromechatronic contraption has a number of improvements. It is 2.3g heavier than the original FR at 12.3g but does away with the ...
Sci/Tech,"Gateway computers will be more widely available at Office Depot, in the PC maker #39;s latest move to broaden distribution at retail stores since acquiring rival eMachines this year. "
Sports,"  The celebration had begun for Aaron Peirsol. He had just become the fifth person in Olympic history to win both backstroke events, adding the 200 meter race to his 100 win from earlier in the week. "
Sports,"MADRID, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Newcastle United defender Jonathan Woodgate will sign for Real Madrid after passing a medical on Friday, joining the Spanish club on a four-year deal for a reported 20 million euros (\$24.74 million). "
Sports,"The local issue of Playboy remained on newsstands Friday, after a judge rejected a request for a temporary injunction filed by Athens Games #39; organizers over the magazine #39;s use of Olympic symbols in a photo spread. "
Sports, Greek Olympics officials say they are unaware of any team member failing a drugs test after media reports that the International Olympic Committee had found a Greek competitor had taken banned substances. 
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson faced another nail-biting few days this week as ten of his depleted squad went out on international duty. 
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  With flag-waving, chanting Hungarians creating a chaotic atmosphere at the Olympic Aquatic Center yesterday morning, a young water polo team from the United States discovered something about itself. "
Sports,"ATHENS, 20 August - Slovakian twins Pavol and Peter HOCHSCHORNER won their second consecutive gold medal in the Men #39;s C2. "
World, South Korea and the United States closed a round of defense talks in Seoul on Friday aimed at scheduling a reduction of US troops on the Korean peninsula without agreeing on the timeline of the realignment. 
World,"Chinese scientists say they have discovered a deadly strain of the bird flu virus in pigs. Speaking at an international conference on avian flu and SARS in Beijing Friday, Chinese animal research facility official, Chen Hualan said the deadly H5N1 virus ..."
World,"It has only just begun and already South Korea #39;s program of historical reckoning of the often brutal Japanese occupation and colonization has produced its first victim. With no small amount of irony, it was the chairman of the governing ..."
World,"BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- China is granting some foreigners permanent residence in the country with a  quot;green card, quot; a credit card-sized photo ID that was revealed to the public at a press conference here Friday. "
Sci/Tech,"Plus: Salesforce reports rise in profit...Nortel to lay off 3,500...Intuit posts loss while revenue rises...BEA earnings rise amid internal turmoil."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: KDE updates Linux desktop...EA to take World Cup soccer to Xbox...IBM chalks up two health care wins.
Sci/Tech,"Following Microsoft's lead, software maker opts to issue fixes on a monthly timetable. But does that make customers more secure?"
Business," Global oil prices raced to fresh highs on Friday, carrying US crude close to  $49.16 a barrel up 46 cents, driven by escalating violence in Iraq and unabated demand growth from China and India. "
Business,"Google, like so many dot-coms before it, came roaring out of the IPO gate Thursday priced at the low end of expectations and promptly surged in value as investors piled onto the much-hyped share offering. "
Business,"NORTEL Networks plans to slash its workforce by 3500, or ten per cent, as it struggles to recover from an accounting scandal that toppled three top executives and led to a criminal investigation and lawsuits. "
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Shares of The Rouse Co. (RSE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped before the bell after General Growth Properties Inc. (GGP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US shopping mall owner, on Friday said it would buy Rouse for ..."
Business,"Mylan Laboratories Inc., the largest US maker of generic drugs, cautioned investors Friday that Thursday #39;s jump in share price was likely driven by investor Carl Icahn #39;s clearance to buy a large amount of company stock and fails to reflect  quot;negative ..."
Business,"United Airlines has signaled that it may terminate and replace employee pension plans, a move its parent company says is needed before it can emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. "
Business,"THE LAYOFFS at Fleet seem to be a microcosm of the economy as a whole. Good, higher-paying, full-time jobs, presumably with benefits, are replaced by lower-paying, part-time jobs that may not have the same health care plans. "
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s plan to restructure some of its debt outside of bankruptcy has raised concerns among credit analysts who say the move could be tantamount to defaulting on the money the struggling carrier owes. 
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. Thursday morning launched a voluntary worldwide 15-inch PowerBook G4 battery exchange program to deal with 28,000 potentially faulty units."
Sci/Tech," Armed with laptops, modems, hard disk drives and sandwiches, 12 computer experts hunkered down Friday for a seven hour contest to find the best hacker in tech savvy Singapore."
World, Thousands of Islamists demonstrated across Pakistan after Friday prayers against the death of a cleric in detention over suspected links to Al Qaeda and against raids on seminaries.
World," A fresh wave of ads pushed President Bush's spending to nearly  #36;46 million for July, the Republican's highest level since he launched the first ad blitz of his re election campaign in March, a campaign finance report filed Friday shows."
Sports, The swimming judge who disqualified gold  medal winner Aaron Peirsol at the Athens Olympics is standing  by his claim that the American backstroker broke the rules.
World," Those behind the ""cold blooded murder"" of 22 people at the United Nations office in Baghdad one year ago must be held to account, no matter how long it takes to find them, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan said Thursday."
Business,"In the latest big deal among US real estate companies, General Growth will pay \$67.50 per share in cash for each share in Rouse, a premium of 33 per cent over its closing stock price of \$50.61 in Thursday New York Stock Exchange trade. "
Business,"AUSTRALIAN airline Qantas has upped its prices for the second time in three months, blaming rising oil prices, while budget airline Ryanair insists it will not impose fuel surcharges on customers. "
Business,"The film and music industries yesterday again lost a legal battle to hold file-sharing companies liable for copyright infringement, setting up an expected confrontation in the Supreme Court. "
Business,"Chinadotcom Corp. said Friday that China #39;s state-controlled wireless carrier fined the company \$160,000 and suspended its text-message services on charges that the cell-phone service provider #39;s Go2joy unit charged inactive users and switched customers #39; ..."
Business,Agency wants to learn if drugs can lead to suicide in young people; most major drugmakers impacted. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration is expected to call for changes to labels for antidepressants to reflect a new agency analysis ...
Sci/Tech,"In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Apple has voluntarily recalled some of its laptop batteries. The batteries in question are found in 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) laptops. The recall is a result of four reports that the ..."
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to counting, a remote Amazonian tribespeople have been found to be lost for words. Researchers discovered the Piraha tribe of Brazil, with a population of 200, have no words beyond one, two and many. "
Sci/Tech,Security researchers believe they have discovered a weakness in the new security given to Windows XP by the recently unveiled Service Pack 2 (SP2). 
Sci/Tech,"A FEW WEEKS back I spent three days locked up in a room full of Internet experts, pioneers, and thinkers to contemplate the question of how to prevent what the conference #39;s convenors grandly called the  quot;Internet meltdown quot;. I was hoping for a particularly ..."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion couldn #39;t be bothered to ever get around to doing this themselves, but Information Appliance Associates has just come out with some software which should finally let Mac users satisfy their CrackBerry addictions. There #39;s no support ..."
Sports, The swimming judge who disqualified gold medal winner Aaron Peirsol at the Athens Olympics is standing by his claim that the American backstroker broke the rules. 
Sports,"England international defender Jonathan Woodgate passed his medical and will sign a four-year contract with Real Madrid on Saturday, the Spanish giants said. "
Sports,"This is, in my opinion, one of the biggest games Manchester United have played for years. It may sound strange ahead of what is only the second game of the season, but don #39;t think this is one they can afford to lose. "
Sports,Race car driver Tommy Baldwin was killed in a crash at Thompson International Speedway during a Featherlite modified race. 
World,"UNITED States tanks today encircled the sacred Imam Ali shrine in the Iraqi city of Najaf, after an intense bombardment of rebel positions overnight. "
World,"The Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, has been hit by bomb blasts on the third day of a blockade called by Maoist rebels. Nepalese business leaders are calling for a cease-fire between the government and the rebels. "
Sci/Tech," The distributor of file swapping giant Kazaa on Friday welcomed a U.S. court's ruling that two of its rivals are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works shared online by their users."
World," Maoist rebels who have cut off Kathmandu for three days attacked security forces and bombed buildings inside the Nepalese capital, as the government partially agreed to guerrilla demands for lifting the blockade."
Business, U.S. stocks are poised to fall for a  second straight day on Friday on concerns the economy and  corporate profits will slow after crude futures touched another  record and inched toward  $50 per barrel.
Sci/Tech," A weak El Nino, the weather anomaly that distorts wind and rainfall patterns worldwide, is expected to develop and affect the United States this fall and winter, U.S. government weather experts said on Thursday."
Business," Yields on U.S. Treasuries held near  recent lows on Friday as oil topped  $49 a barrel, threatening  the outlook for both the economy and stocks."
Business," Canada's Magna International <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGa.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGa.TO</A>,  the world's seventh largest auto parts supplier, named Mark  Hogan as its president on Friday and said he will be based in  Detroit."
Sports,British boxer Amir Khan outpoints European champion Dimitar Stilianov in style.
Business," Advanced Neuromodulation Systems (ANSI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it took an equity stake in Cyberonics Inc. (CYBX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and initiated discussions about combining the two companies. "
Sci/Tech,"Well, here #39;s the next development in the fee-based music download wars: RealNetworks is selling songs for 49 cents apiece through labor day, undercutting the ITunes Music Store #39;s price by 50 cents. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  Grit is now available in an economy size. It can be found in Carly Patterson, and in spades. "
Sports,"  Weightlifting #39;s aggressive pursuit of drug cheaters will continue even if it jeopardizes its future in the Olympics, its top official said yesterday after six more positive doping cases in what is again becoming the Games #39; dirtiest sport. Five ..."
Sports,American Matt Emmons won the gold medal Friday in the 50-meter prone rifle competition with a score of 703.3. 
World,In its statement issued on August 20 Russian Foreign Ministry welcomed Georgia #39;s decision to pull out its extra troops from the South Ossetian conflict zone. 
World,"The Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, has been hit by bomb blasts on the third day of a blockade called by Maoist rebels. Nepalese business leaders are calling for a cease-fire between the government and the rebels. "
World,"Oil prices continue to climb, with a record of \$48.98 reported overnight for US light crude. While prices have fallen back to \$48.56 a barrel, with Brent crude oil at \$44.43, crude seems destined to climb to \$50 a barrel for the first time. "
Business," Yields on U.S. Treasuries held near recent lows on Friday as oil topped  #36;49 a barrel, threatening the outlook for both the economy and stocks."
World, Teenage boxer Amir Khan moved into the quarter finals of the Olympic lightweight division with a storming points win against European champion Dimitar Stilianov of Bulgaria.
World, Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher slammed half centuries as South Africa posted a competitive 263 9 in the first one dayer against Sri Lanka at the Premdasa Stadium here.
Business," Oil prices raced to fresh highs on  Friday, carrying U.S. crude over  $49 a barrel, driven by  escalating violence in Iraq and unabated fuel demand growth  from China and India."
Business,"Crude oil prices passed \$49 per barrel today, striking fresh record levels amid heightened concern about supplies in Iraq."
World,PAKISTAN #39;S president has warned that the war on terror has made the world a more dangerous place. Gen. Pervez Musharraf said the world was  quot;absolutely quot; less safe because military action had done nothing to tackle the causes of terrorism.
Sports,A spokesman for Greece's Olympic team confirms that a Greek athlete has failed a dope test.
World," Radical Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr  may have escaped the U.S. led military siege of the Imam Ali  Mosque in Najaf, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The risk of wars being fought over water is rising because of explosive global population growth and widespread complacency, scientists said on Friday. "
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 20 -- The British Olympic Association is considering whether to bring its protest of an American swimmer #39;s gold medal-winning performance before an international arbitration panel, potentially keeping alive a fiasco that ..."
Sports,"Japan #39;s world open-weight champion, aiming to make up for compatriot Kosei Inoue #39;s shock loss in a lighter men #39;s division, defeated Yury Rybak. "
Sports,"On Saturday against the Wallabies, they will accomplish what no previous Bok team has managed - winning the Tri-Nations despite losing both away matches. "
World,"Israel #39;s opposition leader, Shimon Peres, today called for early elections that would effectively rule his party out of joining a coalition to prop up the prime minister, Ariel Sharon. "
World,Suspected Maoist rebels today shot and wounded a policeman and detonated two powerful bombs in Kathmandu as the blockade of the Nepalese capital entered its third day. 
World,"JERUSALEM Ariel Sharon may be on the warpath again and the target is Iran. In the past, the Israeli prime minister has focused attention on Iran by claiming that it presents the greatest threat to Israel. More than once, defense officials in Jerusalem ..."
World,"GENEVA Aug. 20, 2004  Tens of thousands more refugees might flee Sudan #39;s Darfur region into neighboring Chad because of persistent attacks and rapes by Arab militias, the United Nations said Friday. "
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP)  US forces launched two airstrikes today on the troubled Iraqi city of Falluja, hospital officials and witnesses said. "
World,JERUSALEM The Israeli Supreme Court ordered the government to produce a statement in the next 30 days that assesses the ramifications of a nonbinding ruling by the International Court of Justice in the Hague that declared the Israeli security barrier ...
World,"Baghdad, Iraq -- Some of Muqtada al-Sadr #39;s aides in Iraq say kidnappers have promised to release a Western journalist, perhaps as early as Friday. "
World,Three women sensationally turned up yesterday at the Nairobi CID headquarters and laid claim on some of Archbishop Deya #39;s  quot;miracle babies. quot; ...
World,Britain will find out on Saturday whether its equestrian medals will be upgraded.
World,"Guatemala's government agrees to pay millions of dollars to former paramilitaries, who some accuse of war crimes."
World,"Physicists take a key decision on the technology to be used in the International Linear Collider, one of the grand scientific projects of the 21st Century."
Business,"  Crude oil futures rose to a record, surpassing  $49 a barrel in New York, on concern clashes in southern Iraq between US troops and Shiite Muslim militiamen may cut exports. "
Business,"NEW YORK, August 20 (New Ratings)  General Growth Properties Inc (GGP.NYS), the second-largest shopping mall operator in the US, has agreed to buy Rouse Company (RSE), in a cash and debt assumptions deal worth about \$12.6 billion. "
Business,"Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. reported Friday that it purchased 3.5 million shares of Cyberonics Inc., taking a 14.9 percent stake in the Houston-based medical device maker, and expressed an interest in combining the two companies. "
Business,United Airlines has said it will very likely terminate its four employee pension plans and replace them with less generous benefits. United said the drastic move was needed to attract the financing that would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy. 
Business,"TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada #39;s Magna International (MGa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s seventh-largest auto-parts supplier, named Mark Hogan as its president on Friday and said he will be based in Detroit. "
Business,Shares of Sharper Image (SHRP:Nasdaq - news - research) were under pressure Friday after the company unexpectedly predicted it will lose money in its third quarter and was downgraded by JP Morgan. 
Business,"Description: Union and shipping company officials at the Port of Los Angeles held a lottery Thursday to fill 300,000 longshore jobs. More than 300,000 people applied for the dangerous but lucrative jobs. Results of the lottery will be posted on the Web ..."
Sci/Tech," The remains of a prehistoric town believed to date back 15,000 years and belong to an ancient Berber civilization have been discovered in Western Sahara, Moroccan state media said on Thursday."
World,ETA triggered a series of explosions across Spain yesterday in a show of force by a faction within the Basque terrorist organisation opposed to a peace deal with the Socialist Government.
World,"Accra - Ghana #39;s leader, John Kufuor, is expected to win a second and final four-year term when voters in the world #39;s second-biggest cocoa grower choose their leader in a presidential election on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"... People do. Or at least that's what two makers of file-sharing software argued successfully in federal court, shifting the balance in the Internet piracy wars away from the Hollywood and the RIAA. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired."
Sci/Tech,"Ron Ault, the president of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, describes himself as ""a very plain-spoken person."" He isn't kidding."
Sci/Tech,The hope is that Keith Pardy will put some fizz back in the company's market share stats.
Sci/Tech,\$50 device will feature hot keys designed for the alternative operating system.
World," A Tokyo court on Friday rejected a request by former world chess champion Bobby Fischer to have Japanese authorities halt procedures to deport him, Kyodo news agency reported."
Sci/Tech," What do file sharing companies and the National Rifle Association have in common?  A common legal argument, that's what."
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed on  Friday as investors worried high crude prices will hurt the  economy and corporate profits, but oil production companies  like Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A> and ChevronTexaco Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CVX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CVX.N</A>  got a boost as the price of crude inched toward  $50 per barrel."
Business," A new explosion rocked an underground  natural gas storage site early Friday, sending a fireball into  the sky and prompting the evacuation of homes near the blaze,  which has raged since early Thursday."
World," Iraqi police took control of the  Imam Ali Mosque in the holy city of Najaf on Friday after  entering the shrine and arrested some hundreds of militiamen,  Interior Ministry and an Iraqi government source said."
World," A Tokyo court on Friday rejected a  request by former world chess champion Bobby Fischer to have  Japanese authorities halt procedures to deport him, Kyodo news  agency reported."
World,"MOSS BLUFF, Texas - A second explosion in less than 24 hours rocked a burning underground gas storage facility early Friday, prompting authorities to expand an evacuation zone around the site.    The fire at Duke Energy's Moss Bluff natural gas facility intensified overnight, an official said..."
World," Seriously challenged for the first time in these Olympics, the U.S. women's basketball team fought through foul problems and long stretches of frigid shooting to clinch first place in its preliminary group with a 71 58 victory over Spain on Friday..."
World," Stocks edged higher in early trading Friday as investors tried to uncouple share prices from skyrocketing oil costs, even as crude reached new highs and neared  $50 per barrel.    A barrel of light crude was quoted at  $49.33, up 63 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange, continuing a climb that has sent new intraday highs with every quote..."
World,The standoff is driven by Moqtada Sadr's political ambitions. But how good is his poker game?
Business,A federal appeals court yesterday ruled that two developers of file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the copyrighted content their users swap online. 
Business,"Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. reported Friday that it purchased 3.5 million shares of Cyberonics Inc., taking a 14.9 percent stake in the Houston-based medical device maker, and expressed an interest in combining the two companies. "
Business,"Report: Retailer could terminate as many as 1,200 positions stemming from stores sold to Home Depot. "
Business,"  WPP Group Plc, the world #39;s second  largest advertising and marketing company, said first half profit rose 11 percent as demand increased in the US and Asia, and reiterated it #39;s looking into buying Grey Global Inc. "
Sci/Tech,"Just one day after Microsoft delayed the delivery of its Windows XP Service Pack 2 (XP SP2) update for the Professional Edition, a German research firm announced the discovery of two security flaws in the application. "
Sci/Tech," It #39;s never a smart move to pick a public fight with Apple Computer, and it #39;s doubly unwise if that fight involves the iPod in some way. "
Sci/Tech,Software developer Information Appliance Associates announced on Thursday the release of an application synchronising Research In Motion #39;s BlackBerry devices with Apple #39;s Mac OS X. 
Sci/Tech,Nokia is bringing in a Coca-Cola executive to take over brand management as part of its plan for regaining market share. 
Sports,The state drug agency asked for a warrant Friday to search a warehouse belonging to the coach of two disgraced Greek sprinters who withdrew from the Olympics after they missed a doping test. 
Sports,AUSTRALIAN coach Eddie Jones rates winger Clyde Rathbone a potential successor to Wallaby captain George Gregan as the pair reach Test career milestones tonight against South Africa in Durban. 
Sports,"No chance, Dad. The best amateur boxers know just how to move and exactly when to pounce -- and three Americans who failed to match that style are out of the Olympics. "
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The US women #39;s basketball team continued its impressive play at the Olympics, pulling away from previously-unbeaten Spain for a 71-58 victory on Friday. "
World,"LISBON (Reuters) - Twenty-five TAP-Air Portugal passengers and crew were slightly injured when the plane made a hasty maneuver to avoid a mid-air collision just before landing on an island in The Azores on Friday, TAP said. "
Sci/Tech,Security firms are starting to find loopholes and bugs in the SP2 security update for Windows XP.
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: How Do You Compete With the Fortune 500s - Google Prices Stock at \$85 Per Share - MSN Block-Level Link Analysis - Slickest Link Building Tricks - Your Message to New SEOs - How To Handle AdWords With Thousands Of Keywords
Sci/Tech,"Amazon to Purchase Chinese Retailer Joyo.com\\Amazon.com agreed to buy Joyo.com which is China's largest online retailer of books, music and videos. The agreed purchase will be at \$75 million for Amazon to enter the world's second largest populated Internet market.\\Amazon will pay \$72 million in cash and assume employee stock ..."
Sci/Tech,"Court Rules File Sharing Legal\\A federal appeals court has upheld a controversial decision which ruled that file sharing software such as Kazaa, Morpheus or Grokster are indeed legal. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled on Thursday that peer-to-peer software developers were not liable for any ..."
Sports," The unbeaten U.S. women's basketball  team had their sternest test of the Olympic tournament so far  Friday, needing an eight point run in the third quarter to pull  away and beat Spain 71 58."
Business," The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect  studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in  youth, according to documents released on Friday."
World,Security firms are starting to find loopholes and bugs in the SP2 security update for Windows XP.
Business,"A Netflix mailer may be black and white and red all over, but that's not the only punch line."
World,"Hundreds of militiamen were arrested today when police entered the Imam Ali Mosque, but rebel Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr was not found, Iraqi officials said."
Sci/Tech,Scientists in China say they have discovered the highly virulent H5N1 strain of bird flu in pigs.
Business," Advanced Neuromodulation Systems (ANSI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it took a 14.9 percent equity stake in Cyberonics Inc. (CYBX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , expressing interest in combining the two companies, ..."
Business,That #39;s what Mylan Laboratories (MYL :Nasdaq - news - research) sort of did Friday in addressing a surge in trading volume Thursday. 
Business," Shares of Nordstrom Inc. (JWN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) dropped 9 percent early on Friday after the luxury retailer missed Wall Street #39;s earnings target and forecast disappointing profits for the current quarter. "
Business,  The dollar climbed against the euro after some traders abandoned bets that a slowdown in growth reflected in economic reports this week would push the US currency to a one month low. 
Business,"YESTERDAY THE STATE OF OHIO sued Best Buy for alleged unfair and deceptive business practices. Ohio state is claiming the company repackaged used goods and sold them as if they were new, as well as not honouring rebates, refunds, exchange programs and ..."
Sci/Tech,"Barely hours after home users started securing their PCs with a key update for Windows XP, security experts have found ways around it. "
Sci/Tech,"Aug. 20, 2004  A small science satellite dispatched to just beyond Earth #39;s magnetosphere returns to the home planet next month to deliver a most unique package: particles of the sun. "
Sports, Greek pride was dealt another blow Friday when one of their athletes failed a drugs test at the Olympics just 48 hours after its two top sprinters pulled out of the Games in a doping scandal. 
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is still unsure whether to field Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday #39;s Premiership clash against Norwich. 
World,"The Israeli government is facing new pressure over its controversial West Bank security barrier, which the World Court has ruled is illegal and should be dismantled. "
World," A Tokyo court on Friday rejected a request by former world chess champion Bobby Fischer to have Japanese authorities halt procedures to deport him, Kyodo news agency reported. "
World,The United Nation #39;s top peacekeeping official says there is  quot;real danger quot; of a new war in central Africa following the massacre of Congolese refugees in Burundi. 
World,Mr Latham is due to leave St Vincent #39;s hospital in Sydney after being treated for pancreatitis. Mr Latham says he is feeling much better and expects to be back at work next week. 
Sci/Tech,"Google Shares Jump 18 In NASDAQ Debut\\Google stock shares rose 18 percent in their NASDAQ stock market debut yesterday, after a scaled-down \$1.67 billion IPO marked by missteps and lackluster market conditions. Google co-founder Larry Page and chief executive Eric Schmidt showed up at the Nasdaq stock market as Google ..."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Now Powers OptusNet of Australia and New Zealand\\Yahoo Search now powers the search engine results for OptusNet, Australia's second largest Internet service provider. The Age reports that Optus signed an agreement with Yahoo's Australia and New Zealand divisions where in Yahoo! Search Technology will power  the OptusNet dialup ..."
Sports," A struggling United States basketball team coming off two narrow escapes and a epic loss faces its toughest Olympic test yet Saturday against unbeaten Lithuania, which is playing like the team to beat for gold."
World," Iranian President Mohammad Khatami called on Muslim countries Friday to hold an urgent meeting to discuss the ""catastrophe"" in Iraq, particularly the 2 week standoff in the holy city of Najaf."
Business," Regulators investigating Fannie  Mae's accounting practices have sent subpoenas to the No. 1  U.S. mortgage finance company in connection with the probe, a  source familiar with the matter said on Friday."
Business," Anadarko Petroleum Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=APC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">APC.N</A> has  agreed to sell oil properties in the Gulf of Mexico to Apache  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=APA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">APA.N</A> and a royalty interest to Morgan Stanley Capital  Group Inc. for a total of  $1.31 billion as part of its plan to  slash debt and buy back stock, the company said on Friday."
World, Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry promised to help boost US job growth and take a harder line on alleged abuses by China as he touted his economic plan.
Sports, The Athens 2004 Games which will have a  place in history as the Olympics' homecoming may also be  remembered as the Games that redefined a ticket scalper's job.
World," A Tokyo court on Friday rejected a  request by former world chess champion Bobby Fischer to have  the Japanese authorities halt procedures to deport him, his  lawyer said."
Sports,"Liverpool: 22-Chris Kirkland; 17-Josemi, 23-Jamie Carragher, 4-Sami Hyypia, 6-John Arne Riise; 18-Antonio Nunez, 8-Steven Gerrard, 14-Xabi Alonso, 10-Luis Garcia; 7-Harry Kewell, 5-Milan Baros."
Sci/Tech,New 46-inch LCD is just one of eight flat-panel models launched this week.
Sci/Tech," Beyonce reportedly makes up to  #36;4.7 million for just 10 days of work a year  #151; and that's just her hair. But she has to inform L'Oreal of ""any radical change to her hair any concert tour may necessitate"" and keep it in excellent condition, according to The Smoking Gun Web site, which has posted the contract between the singer and the cosmetic giant."
Sci/Tech, New 46 inch LCD is just one of eight flat panel models launched this week.
World, British Airways said Friday it has stopped taking bookings for the three day weekend at the end of August because of a threatened strike over pay by check in staff and baggage handlers.
Business," Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N) is considering expanding into the video game business and could acquire publisher Midway Games Inc. (MWY.N), according to a regulatory filing on Friday by Viacom chief Sumner Redstone, who owns a controlling stake in Midway."
Business,Qantas domestic and international air fares will rise by \$4 and \$7 respectively from next week as the airline lifts its fuel surcharge to offset soaring oil prices. Despite posting a record annual net profit of \$648.40 million on ...
Business,"Another of Greater Baltimore #39;s marquee companies will soon have out-of-state ownership, as Chicago-based General Growth Properties Inc. announced Friday morning it will buy the Rouse Co. for \$7.2 billion. "
Business,"NEW YORK, August 20 (New Ratings)  Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc (ANSI.NAS) has acquired a 14.9 equity stake in Cyberonics Inc (CYBX), while initiating talks for combining the two companies. "
Business," Media conglomerate Viacom Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VIAb.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VIAb.N</A> is considering expanding into the video game business  and could acquire publisher Midway Games Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWY.N</A>,  according to a regulatory filing on Friday by Viacom chief  Sumner Redstone, who owns a controlling stake in Midway."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has recalled 28,000 of the batteries used in its 15in aluminium PowerBook G4 laptop computers sold earlier this year in the US and via its online and retail stores, after receiving four reports of the batteries overheating. "
Sports,year old took out bronze in the men #39;s 20km walk    winning Australia #39;s first Olympic medal for walking in almost 45 years. 
Sports, Steve Harmison took two cheap wickets to leave West Indies reeling on 54 for three on the second day of the fourth test at The Oval on Friday after England #39;s wagging tail had pushed the hosts to 470 all out. 
Sports,The United States Grand Prix is to return to the MotoGP calendar next year after an 11-year absence. 
World,GENEVA: Tears flowed as the United Nations marked the first anniversary yesterday of the bombing that shattered its Baghdad headquarters. 
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Friday that Australia #39;s policy is aimed at keeping good relations with both the United States and China. 
Business,The company gets its highest profit margins from a conspicuously old economy business.
World, The fate of a radical Shi'ite  rebellion in the holy city of Najaf was uncertain Friday amid  disputed reports that Iraqi police had gained control of the  Imam Ali Mosque.
Business," The United States said on Tuesday it may soon take legal action in a trade row over government help for Airbus and Boeing, particularly as the European aircraft maker was seeking support for a new project. Washington and Brussels have so far resisted launching legal action at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in their battle over allegations of illegal subsidies to the aviation rivals, but that option may now be just weeks away."
World, Militiamen loyal to rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr on Friday removed their weapons from the revered Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf as part of an arrangement aimed at ending a 2 week old anti U.S. uprising centered on the holy site...
World, The U.S. women's basketball team got just what it wanted against Spain   a victory and a test...
World," Stocks edged higher in early trading Friday as investors tried to uncouple share prices from skyrocketing oil costs, even as crude reached new highs and flirted with  $50 per barrel.    A barrel of light crude was quoted at  $48.97, up 27 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange after setting a new intraday record earlier in the session at  $49.40..."
Sports,"Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe was arrested for allegedly stealing a \$29.99 belt from a department store, a records clerk at Charlotte County jail said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Google's Wednesday initial public offering, despite its failure to price as high or sell as many shares as the company had hoped, still made a host of existing stockholders instant millionaires and billionaires."
Sci/Tech,Google AdWords Dynamic Keyword Insertion\\Just another tip on improving conversion rates with Google AdWords. When search words appear in a Google ad they are bolded. A good way to improve click through rate (and thus lower price per click) is to place keywords in the ad.\\Sometimes it may not be ...
Sports,Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq said he #39;d likely rest Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami for Tuesday #39;s limited-overs match against an Australian Chairman #39;s XI as Pakistan continues to ease its pace bowlers into the tour.
Business,The decision is likely to force the industry to take the more costly and less-popular route of going directly after file-swappers. 
Business,MINING giant BHP Billiton has confirmed it held preliminary talks with the Government of India #39;s Orissa state and Korean steel maker Posco about options for its iron ore business on the sub-continent. 
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Shares of Ceradyne Inc. (CRDN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of ceramic body armor, surged to an all-time high on Friday on news that the company has won a US Army contract worth up to \$461 million. "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush has not decided on whether wholesale changes to the US tax code would be a focus of administration policy if he won a second term, US Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Friday. "
Sci/Tech,"Building on a longstanding relationship, Alcatel (Quote, Chart) will help China Telecom deploy 1.3 million DSL (define) lines, the latest in a slew of recent industry deals from emerging markets. "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has released yet another hotfix #39;to fix a newly discovered problem in its XP Service Pack2 (XP SP2) release. 
Sci/Tech,"Washing your hands with soap may clean them for you, but according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, toxic chemicals used in hand soaps, cleaners and other personal care products to kill germs are deposited and remain ..."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - A member of the Greek Olympic team has tested positive for a banned substance, this according to a news bulletin released by the Hellenic Olympic Committee on Friday. "
Sports, The Athens 2004 Games which will have a place in history as the Olympics #39; homecoming may also be remembered as the Games that redefined a ticket scalper #39;s job. 
Sports,Benoit Peschier was aggressive and precise while a British medal hopeful was timid when the French dominated the men #39;s slalom Olympic kayaking on Friday. 
Sports,ATHENS (AP)  Anna Meares of Australia won the gold medal Friday in the 500-meter time trial with a world-record time of 33.952 seconds. 
Sports,Detroit comes into tonight #39;s tilt on a winning note after Bobby Higginson homered twice to lead the Tigers to an 8-4 pasting of the Chicago White Sox. 
Sports, The Anaheim Angels try to make it three straight wins this evening when they start a three game set with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. 
World,"KATHMANDU - Suspected Maoist rebels exploded two bombs in Kathmandu on Friday, the third day of their blockade of Nepal #39;s capital city. "
World," A Tokyo court on Friday rejected a request by former world chess champion Bobby Fischer to have the Japanese authorities halt procedures to deport him, his lawyer said. "
World,MAXINE MCKEW: The Prime Minister has gently steered his Government back onto the official diplomatic line about Australia #39;s military obligations to America. 
Sci/Tech,"A Download.Ject-style worm which spreads through instant messages is spreading across the Net, according to intrusion prevention firm PivX.\"
Business," Taiwan's economy expanded at its fastest pace in four years during the second quarter as the global economy recovered, boosting foreign trade and increasing manufacturing output, the government said Friday."
Business," As the second employee of InfoSpace, Jean Remy Facq saw the value of his stock inflate and then collapse. Now he's suing in federal court in Seattle for a  #36;4.5 million refund of 1999 federal income tax. He's just one of 200 tech workers who have hired Seattle tax lawyer/CPA Brian G. Isaacson in the hope his novel theories will help them slash old (and sometimes unpaid) tax bills from their exercise of stock options for shares that later tanked."
Business," In 1999 a wave of novice broadcasters tried to start several thousand new ""low power"" FM radio stations, fledgling outfits that would fill gaps in the FM radio band. One group sought a license to air Baptist homilies in Connecticut, another for jazz in Oklahoma, another for Vietnamese talk shows in Minnesota."
Sci/Tech," Craig Murphy has had enough. As chief technology officer at Sabre Holdings, which runs the world's largest airfare and ticketing network, Murphy has spent millions of dollars on database and other software from companies like Oracle. But last year, when Sabre was building a new computer system for online shoppers, Murphy took a flyer on a database program from a little known company in Sweden that charges only  #36;495 per server computer, versus a  #36;160,000 list price for Oracle. Guess what? The Swedish stuff works great. ..."
Sports, Greek pride was dealt another blow on  Friday when one of their athletes failed a drugs test at the  Olympics just 48 hours after its two top sprinters pulled out  of the Games in a doping scandal.
Business,A Chicago developer of regional shopping malls said today it will buy Maryland's The Rouse Co. for about \$7.2 billion.
Sports,"B aseball #39;s dirty little secret is leaking out all over now. Steroids known as the  quot;clear quot; and the  quot;cream quot; have gushed into the news, staining the reputations of stars such as Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi, and "
Business,"COLUMBIA, Md. Aug. 20, 2004  General Growth Properties Inc., a Chicago-based developer of regional shopping malls, said Friday it will buy the Rouse Co. for about \$7.2 billion. The deal will provide it with more leverage in negotiations with top ..."
Business,Giant US electronics retailer Best Buy has been sued by the State of Ohio over alleged unfair and deceptive business practices. 
Business,"(Hartford, Connecticut-Dow Jones/AP) Aug. 20, 2004 - Health-insurance giant Aetna says it #39;s agreed to buy Strategic Resource Company of Columbia for \$250 million. "
Sci/Tech,"Mac fans now can sync their BlackBerry devices with their PCs using software from Information Appliance Associates. The BlackBerry platform has developed a broad following in the enterprise, delivering wireless access to e-mail and ..."
Sports,Veteran NASCAR driver Tommy Baldwin was killed in a wreck at Thompson International Speedway in Conn. Thursday night. 
Sports," Jamaica striker Ricardo Fuller has joined Portsmouth from Preston North End on a two year contract, the Premier League club said on Friday. "
Sports, The Chicago White Sox were handed an 8 4 setback by the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Bobby Higginson homered twice to lead Detroit. 
World,"MOSCOW, Aug. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- All Georgian troops have withdrawn from the Georgian-South Ossetian conflict zone following a week-long battle between the two sides, Georgian Defense Minister Giorgi Baramidze said on Friday. "
World,"DUBAI (Reuters) - A US hostage in Iraq Micah Garen, appearing on a videotape, has called on the United States to stop the bloodshed in the Iraqi city of Najaf, Al Jazeera television said Friday. "
Sci/Tech," Rajiv Laroia was handed a dream assignment at Lucent's Bell Labs in 1997: Invent a way to put a broadband Internet in the sky. Don't worry about existing cell phone systems, just do it right."
Business," U.S. stocks traded slightly higher on  Friday, even as oil flirted near the  $50 per barrel mark,  suggesting that investors were snatching up beaten down shares  and growing confident that oil prices may be leveling off."
Sports," Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe was arrested for allegedly stealing a  #36;29.99 belt from a department store, a records clerk at Charlotte County jail said Tuesday."
World," Stocks moved slightly higher Friday as investors tried to uncouple share prices from skyrocketing oil costs, even as crude reached new highs and flirted with  $50 per barrel.    A barrel of light crude was quoted at  $48.90, up 20 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange after setting a new intraday record earlier in the session at  $49.40..."
World," Militiamen loyal to rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr on Friday removed weapons from the revered Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf in a step aimed at ending the 2 week old uprising centered on the holy site.    Iraq's highest Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al Husseini al Sistani, agreed to take control of the shrine, which al Sadr's Mahdi Army militia turned into a stronghold and refuge during their fight with U.S..."
Business,Madden NFL 2005 sells more than 1.3 million copies in its first week. Also: Viacom considers buying Midway Games   hellip;. China Mobile sanctions Go2joy mobile messaging unit   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech,Shares of Google are on the way up again on their second day of trading.
Business," The dollar rose against almost every  one of its main counterparts except the yen on Friday, as  technically focused investors shifted positions and considered  the implications of spiking oil prices."
Sci/Tech," Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, undersea explorers are living a safer life thanks to germ fighting clothing made in Kinston."
Sci/Tech," Some people have a great excuse for being bad at math    their language lacks the words for most numbers, U.S. based researchers reported on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"End-user adoption of Linux servers for enterprise workloads hosting ISV applications and databases is ramping up rapidly, with newly published data indicating that uptake of the operating system has doubled over the past year."
Sci/Tech,"Both the CPSC and Apple advised G4 customers affected by the fault to contact Apple immediately. Apple said it has made provision to supply replacement batteries free of charge by arrangement with the battery #39;s South Korean manufacturer, ..."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft believes that any hacker looking to exploit this issue would have to rely on considerable help from users. The company said an attacker would need to first entice the user to visit a specific Web site and then entice them to drag ...
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - As the debate about adding a national intelligence director proceeds, two government reports are shedding new light on an existing dilemma: If DHS CIO Steven Cooper can #39;t wrestle the agency #39;s sprawling bureaucracy into ..."
Sci/Tech,"News.com: Yahoo fixed two flaws in its free mail system that could have allowed a malicious user to read a victim #39;s browser cookies and change the appearance of some pages, Yahoo said Thursday. "
Sports,"Nicolas Massu beat Taylor Dent of the United States 7-6 (5), 6-1 Friday in the tennis semifinals to move within one victory of giving Chile its first Olympic gold medal in any sport. "
Sports,"Gebrselassie has already won everything under the sun. Twice an Olympic champion, in Atlanta and Sydney, the 10,000m legend has dominated the event for nearly ten years. By the time of Atlanta 1996, Gebrselassie was already the reigning world record ..."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Track cyclists Anna Meares of Australia and Chris Hoy of Great Britain won time trial gold medals Friday afternoon with record times. "
World,"BAGHDAD, Aug. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- A top aide to Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr denied a government announcement that Iraqi police entered Imam Ali shrine in Najaf on Friday, Al-Jazeera TV channel reported. "
World,"A Syrian and an Algerian have been arrested in Spain in connection with the March 11 Madrid train bombings, the Spanish interior ministry said. "
Business,Matt Richey weighs in on Lone Star Steakhouse's roundtrip from \$22 to \$33 back to \$22.
World," BRUSSELS (AP)   The European Union's incoming antitrust chief said Friday she thought Microsoft chairman Bill Gates was doing a ""good job"" when she awarded him an honorary degree eight years ago as head of a Dutch business school."
World,"Iraq's Olympic footballers attack President Bush, accusing him of exploiting their success."
World,Venezuelan officials say first results of an audit of the vote on President Chavez's rule show no fraud.
Sci/Tech,"In yet more file sharing news, NME is reporting that Napster founder Shawn Fanning is planning another legal music download service that will reportedly have an almost limitless amount of tracks."
Sci/Tech,"Weeks after the launch of its Firefox 1.0 Web browser, the Mozilla Foundation on Tuesday is set to release version 1.0 of its Thunderbird e-mail client."
Sci/Tech,"But the overall market should still show growth over the year, researchers say."
Business,"Commercial real-estate developer Rouse (RSE ) agreed to be acquired by General Growth Properties (GGP ), the No. 2 US shopping-mall owner, in a \$12.6 billion deal, which includes the assumption of \$5.4 billion of existing debt. Terms: \$67.50 cash per ..."
Business,"Shares of Wet Seal (WTSLA:Nasdaq - news - research) were among the Nasdaq #39;s losers Friday after the company posted a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, warned that third-quarter results would be weaker than expected, and said that it is considering ..."
World, The mystery of Silvio Berlusconi's rapper style bandana was explained when plastic surgeon Piero Rosati told the Milan daily Corriere della Sera that he had performed a hair transplant operation on the Italian prime minister.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox video game business will lay off 76 workers and stop making some sports games, the company said."
Sci/Tech," Hundreds of U.S. bird lovers have flocked to a New England resort island to catch a glimpse of a rare falcon that appears to have made a wrong turn, ended up half a world away and may never find its way home."
Business," Oil producers are emerging to lock in record high prices for their future crude output, but activity is modest as firms still fear calling a premature end to this year #39;s stunning price rise, traders said on Friday. "
Business," The dollar rose against almost every one of its main counterparts except the yen on Friday, as technically focused investors shifted positions and considered the implications of spiking oil prices. "
Sci/Tech,"TFT LCD panel prices are expected to fall significantly for larger area 17 inch and 19 inch panels for LCD TVs, but the cost of products in the shops is still seen as a barrier to high volume consumer demand, according to ..."
Sci/Tech,"The Download.Ject malware attack has resurfaced, using the popular AIM and ICQ (define) instant messaging networks to spread itself. "
Sports,"Quick, what athlete defines the Olympics more than any other? Bruce Jenner? Maybe. Carl Lewis? Possibly. Jesse Owens? Could be. Mark Spitz? Nice choice. "
Sports,Cyclist Chris Hoy today secured Britain #39;s second gold medal of the Games by winning the men #39;s 1km time trial in a new Olympic-record time. 
World, Nepal #39;s embattled government has offered to meet a demand by Maoist rebels to end their blockade of the capital after the guerrillas set off two bombs in and around Kathmandu. 
World,"Algerian Abdelkrim Beghdali, 41, and Syrian Safwan Sabagh, 41, were arrested days after the 11 March attacks but released because of lack of evidence. "
Business, UAL Corp.'s (UALAQ.OB) United Airlines on Friday said it has agreed with its creditors committee to a 30 day extension on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan.
Sports, New Orleans Saints linebacker Sedrick Hodge has been suspended for four games by the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy.
Sports, Japan's Ai Shibata prevailed in a sprint  finish to win the women's 800 meter freestyle gold medal at the  Athens Games Friday.
Sports,"Alan Webb is outmaneuvered and outrun as he failed to make it out of the preliminary round in the 1,500 meters."
World," Abby Wambach will never score an easier goal. From one foot away, she tapped the ball into the net and put the United States into the Olympic semifinals..."
World," Stocks moved slightly higher Friday as investors tried to uncouple share prices from skyrocketing oil costs, helped in afternoon trading by falling oil prices that had earlier reached new highs and flirted with  $50 per barrel.    A barrel of light crude was quoted at  $48.42, down 28 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange after hitting a record intraday high earlier in the session at  $49.40..."
Sci/Tech,"Olympic champions have their parents to thank for their physiology #151;but no one is born a world-record holder. That also requires training, nutrition, desire, and determination."
Sci/Tech,"In this week's <I>TravelWatch</I> column, <I>National Geographic Traveler</I> geotourism editor Jonathan B. Tourtellot examines a stewardship program that keeps Maine's ocean islands untrampled."
Business,Air passengers are set to pay for record oil prices as airlines move to increase ticket prices. Qantas said yesterday it would increase the fuel surcharge it includes in the cost of tickets and Air New Zealand is expected to follow. 
Business,"General Growth Properties is going mall shopping, as it announced plans Friday to buy shopping mall owner The Rouse Co. "
Business," UAL Corp. #39;s (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) United Airlines on Friday said it has agreed with its creditors committee to a 30 day extension on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan. "
Business,based Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has agreed to sell its Gulf of Mexico shelf properties in two deals that total  $1.312 billion. 
Business,"The 322-room Tremont Boston was sold to Highland Hospitality Corp., a Virginia-based real estate investment trust that purchased the hotel along with three others for \$227 million from Wyndham International Inc. "
Business,"DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug 20 (Reuters) - High foreign ownership of US debt is  quot;a healthy situation quot; and the dollar will remain the world #39;s preferred reserve currency, Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Friday. "
Sci/Tech,NASA has enlisted the aid of Hollywood stunt pilots to retrieve a space capsule as it falls to Earth. The Genesis probe has collected tiny particles of the sun -- a stream of charged atoms known as  quot;solar wind quot; -- from a region located about ...
Sci/Tech,"Canon is today adding four new digital cameras to its range, including the launch of flagship professional and entry-level models in its PowerShot series. "
Sports,  American Michael Phelps won the gold medal Friday in the 100 meter butterfly with an Olympic record time of 51.25 seconds. 
Sports,"Greece #39;s defense minister says his country #39;s security preparations for the Athens Olympics have been so successful that it is now in a position to advise China, the host of the 2008 Summer Games, on how to avoid terrorist attacks. But the minister says ..."
Sports," Despite early disappointment in the Olympic tennis tournament, the US by was treated by Mardy Fish to a 6 3, 6 4 victory over Fernando Ganzalez in the semifinal match. "
Sports,"ATHENS  The USA women #39;s basketball team sailed through their first three games as though they were on a Mediterranean cruise, trouncing opponents by more than 30 points a game. "
Sports,"Thompson, CT (Sports Network) - Tom Baldwin, 57, father of Nextel Cup driver Kasey Kahne #39;s crew chief Tommy Baldwin Jr., was killed in a crash at the Thompson International Speedway. He was driving in a Featherlite modified race on Thursday night. "
World," Iraq #39;s interim government said it had defused a Shi #39;ite rebellion in Najaf on Friday without a shot being fired, but rebel militiamen denied police had seized the city #39;s sacred Imam Ali Mosque from their control. "
World,TOKYO Japan #39;s main news agency reports a Tokyo court has dismissed a request to stop the deportation proceedings against fugitive chess master Bobby Fischer. 
World,"SYDNEY: Mark Latham, leader of Australia #39;s opposition Labor party, will leave hospital today and plans to be back at work next week after suffering an inflammation of the pancreas just months out from a general election. "
Business," Walk the hilly campus of Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, Calif. and you enter the fabulous world of the international nonprofit. The three year old school has so far put about  #36;300 million into its 103 suburban Orange County acres, and this is still a work in progress. As of this fall, only 400 students will meander among the rich, Romanesque architecture."
World, Vietnam veterans supporting John Kerry for president made their case Friday in the heart of what was once enemy territory.
Sci/Tech, Archaeologists exploring the bottom of the sea off the island of Capri have found the wrecks of three ancient ships that once plied the Mediterranean between Rome and northern African colonies.
Business,"The EC's new competition commissioner admits that she once gave an honorary degree to Bill Gates, founder of the firm that is battling Brussels on anti-trust issues."
World,American Michael Phelps won the gold medal Friday in the 100-meter butterfly with an Olympic-record time of 51.25 seconds.
Sci/Tech,"The Swedish Industrial Development Fund has invested about \$4 million in Cypak, which makes throwaway RFID tags."
Sci/Tech,"For a company that owns two of the most widely used midmarket software packages for sales and contact management, Best Software Inc. has been a fairly low-key competitor in the market over the past few years."
World," A Sudanese rebel commander in a camp in Darfur tells his troops he is hoping for peace. But just a few hours march away, young men say they are convinced Sudan wants to drive them off the land."
World," Two blasts rocked a wholesale market in the northern suburbs of Ukraine's capital Kiev on Friday, wounding 13, two seriously, an Emergencies Ministry official said."
Sports, Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi is getting treatment for a strained left groin and might resume running outdoors next week.
World, TORONTO (CP)   A New Brunswick man who was allegedly planning a shooting spree before it was thwarted by a friendly dog was sent back to jail Friday after prosecutors refused to let him plead guilty to weapons charges.
Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kip Wells will skip his second straight start after tests Friday indicated rest would help his injured elbow.
Sports, Michael Phelps clinched his fifth gold  medal and became the first man since Mark Spitz to hold four  individual Olympic swimming titles when he won the 100 meter  butterfly final Friday.
World, Shi'ite fighters appeared still to  be in control of a holy shrine in Najaf on Friday after Iraq's  interim government said it had overcome a bloody uprising by  seizing the Imam Ali mosque without a shot being fired.
Sci/Tech," U.S. retail sales over the Internet rose 0.9 percent in the second quarter of 2004 and gained 23.1 percent compared with the same period last year as consumers continued to turn to e commerce to make purchases, a government report showed on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Thwarted so far in his attempts to clamp down on mobile telephone use among deputies, the speaker of the Italian parliament has hit upon a sophisticated way of getting tough, a weekly newspaper reported."
Business, Soka University in Japan trains students for government employment exams and touts their success. Might a presence of followers in the civil service be of more than spiritual use to Soka Gakkai? Consider this case from the files of the Tokyo civil courts.
Business, UAL Corp. #39;s United Airlines Friday said it has agreed with its creditors committee to a 30 day extension on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan. 
Business,"Some shoddy reports trickling in Thursday night threw a wrench into an otherwise uneventful second-quarter earnings season for retailers. At least one analyst thinks its a harbinger, as consumers get cautious about spending money on anything that isn #39;t ..."
Business,"Highland Hospitality Corp. a lodging real estate investment trust, said Friday that it bought four hotels from Wyndham International Inc. for \$227 million, plus closing adjustments. "
Sci/Tech,"Apple announced a recall of some 28,000 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries used in the 15-inch model of its PowerBook G4 laptops. The computer maker said the batteries could overheat, creating a fire hazard. They will be replaced at no ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s long-awaited public offering finally made it to the street, but the search is still on for Microsoft #39;s Windows update. "
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices will add  quot;strained silicon quot; to its microprocessor lineup this quarter, a company spokesman confirmed Friday, an esoteric technique used to improve performance. "
Sports,Michael Phelps collected his fifth gold medal of the Games with victory in the men #39;s 100 metres butterfly today. 
Sports,"Alan Webb, who was supposed to end America #39;s streak of mediocrity in middle-distance races, got outmaneuvered and outrun as he failed to make it out of the preliminary round in the 1,500 meters. "
Sports,"Thessaloniki, Greece (Sports Network) - The United States women #39;s soccer team advanced to the final four of the Olympics with a narrow 2-1 victory over Japan Friday. "
World,"The deadly viral infection Hepatitis E has broken out among refugees from Sudan #39;s Darfur region at two camps in eastern Chad and may have passed into the local community, aid workers said on Friday. "
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Maker of disposable RFID tags gets millions...Mitsubishi expands solar production...KDE updates Linux desktop...EA to take World Cup soccer to Xbox.
Business," Oil prices hit fresh highs on Friday, lifting U.S. crude above  #36;49 a barrel, driven by escalating violence in Iraq and unabated fuel demand growth from China and India."
Sports," Running back Willis McGahee has asked the Buffalo Bills to trade him if he is not their starter on opening day, a source told The Associated Press on Friday."
Sports, Mark Calcavecchia briefly took the lead Friday before a double bogey left him one stroke behind leader Roland Thatcher after the first round of the rain delayed Reno Tahoe Open.
World," A TAP Air Portugal airliner dived sharply to avoid a mid air collision with a smaller aircraft just before landing on the mid Atlantic Azores islands, slightly injuring 33 people."
World, A look at the three men charged with financing terrorist activities in Israel:
Business," When Robert Poor looks at the world, he sees 50 billion embedded microcontrollers, the workhorse chips inside cars, traffic lights and air conditioners, doing their jobs in splendid isolation. Then he imagines what will happen when they all can talk to one another."
World," A Japanese court dismissed a request to halt deportation proceedings against fugitive chess legend Bobby Fischer, his lawyers said Friday."
Sports, Conference USA athletic directors have voted unanimously to recommend holding the league's inaugural football championship game in 2005.
World," Militiamen loyal to rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr on Friday removed weapons from the revered Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf in a step aimed at ending the 2 week old uprising centered on the holy site.    Al Sadr's followers remained in control of the walled shrine compound, but kept their guns outside..."
World," Stocks moved slightly higher Friday as investors tried to uncouple share prices from skyrocketing oil costs, helped in afternoon trading by falling oil prices that had earlier reached new highs and flirted with  $50 per barrel.    A barrel of light crude was quoted at  $48.15, down 55 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange after hitting a record intraday high earlier in the session at  $49.40..."
Business," It certainly sounds like bad news when a company fires seven executives for financial malfeasance, lays off 3,500 employees and advises investors that it expects sluggish market growth for the year. But for Ontario based Nortel Networks, it #39;s ..."
Business,Union negotiators today claimed they were close to agreeing a pay deal with British Airways to avoid a bank holiday strike and the resulting travel chaos. 
Business,"Rouse Co., the Baltimore-based real estate investment trust that owns the Mall St. Matthews, is being sold to Chicago-based General Growth Properties Inc. for \$7.2 billion, according to a report in the Baltimore Business Journal. "
Business, Chinadotcom Corp. (CHINA) said government controlled China Mobile Communications Corp. imposed sanctions on its Go2joy mobile applications unit for alleged offenses in its business practice. 
Business,"While they have been quick to say how much customers will enjoy doing business with Bank of America now that it has taken over Fleet branches, bank officials have had little information to offer about how jobs will be impacted by the ..."
Sci/Tech," Two helicopter stunt pilots from Hollywood will try to snag a capsule of stardust in midair, NASA has announced. "
Sci/Tech,"SHIPKA, Bulgaria (Reuters) - A Bulgarian archaeologist has unearthed an ancient gold mask and a ring featuring an  quot;Olympic quot; rower in what he called an unrivalled find in the study of classical antiquity. "
Sci/Tech,"Just over half of US Internet users now connect through broadband, according to a new survey. Nielsen/Netratings reports that in July, 51 percent of Internet users had DSL, cable, or other fast connections, up dramatically from 38 percent in ..."
Sports, Greece looks set to lose the first medal it won at the Athens Olympics after bronze winning weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis failed a drugs test. 
Sports,American Gary Hall has defended his Olympic 50m freestyle title in a hotly-contested race in Athens. 
Sports, Steve Harmison took eight wickets against a hapless West Indies to leave England in sight of a seventh successive victory on day two of the fourth test at the Oval on Friday. 
Sports,  Erin Mirabella of the United States predicted a fast track for the opening day of track cycling competition at the Olympic Velodrome on Friday. 
Sports,"Alan Webb, who was supposed to end America #39;s streak of mediocrity in middle-distance races, got outmaneuvered and outrun as he failed to make it out of the preliminary round in the 1,500 meters. "
World, Shi #39;ite fighters appeared still to be in control of a holy shrine in Najaf on Friday after Iraq #39;s interim government said it had overcome a bloody uprising by seizing the Imam Ali mosque without a shot being ...
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope on August 20, that the Georgian and South Ossetian sides will show political will and follow undertaken commitments over ceasefire. "
World,"BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary #39;s ruling Socialist Party confirmed Friday, August 20, it had accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy and will shortly name a successor. The government crisis overshadowed Friday #39;s celebrations ..."
World,"Madrid, Spain (CNN) -- Police arrested two men on Friday in eastern Spain for alleged links to the Madrid train bombings last March, an Interior Ministry spokeswoman told CNN. "
Business,"The New Jersey-based Accoona Corporation, an industry pioneer in artificial intelligence search technology, announced on Monday the launch of Accoona."
Sports," Mistakes defined Oakland's dismal 2003 season opener, and they showed up again in the team's exhibition opener: costly penalties and boneheaded decisions abounded."
World,Germany drops proceedings against ex-Argentine junta officials thought to be involved in the killing of Germans.
Business,The airline's plan to emerge from bankruptcy may include canceling its pension plans.
Business,"If the market has made a dent in your retirement account, there are instances when you may deduct the losses."
Business, Stocks stalled at the open Tuesday as investors shrugged off the impact of weaker crude prices and reports that Johnson  amp; Johnson is seeking to buy Guidant in a  $24 billion deal.
Sci/Tech,"The metropolitan Washington region is reaping the rewards of Uncle Sam's procurement spending, with last year marking the highest growth rate of federal contract dollars in the area since the Beltway Bandit days of the 1980s. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox video game business will lay off 76 workers and stop making some sports games, the company said."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) has closed a studio operation that made some of its sports video games, cutting 76 positions, a spokeswoman said on Friday."
World, Insurgents in Iraq have kidnapped dozens of people in their campaign to drive out coalition forces and hamper reconstruction:
Business," United Airlines on Friday said it has  agreed with its creditors' committee to a 30 day extension,  subject to court approval, of the period during which it can  exclusively file a bankruptcy reorganization plan."
Sci/Tech," A team of NASA scientists, navigators and helicopter stunt pilots is ready to snatch a space sample canister out of the sky next month when the Genesis spacecraft returns to Earth."
Sci/Tech," On these late summer evenings    after the Sun has set, look low in the south for the classical Archer, Sagittarius."
World, Crude oil prices near  #36;50 a barrel spurred an attempt by John Kerry's campaign on Friday to re inject gasoline price concerns into the election year debate.
Business, U.S. stocks made gains in light volume  on Friday as investors were encouraged about the prospects for  corporate profits after oil prices eased from their peak.
World, Shi'ite fighters appeared to be in  control of a holy shrine in Najaf on Friday hours after Iraq's  interim government said it had overcome a bloody uprising by  seizing the Imam Ali mosque without a shot being fired.
Business," Regulators investigating Fannie  Mae's accounting practices have sent subpoenas to the No. 1  U.S. mortgage finance company in connection with the probe, a  source familiar with the matter said on Friday."
World,US authorities arrest two alleged members of Palestinian militant group Hamas on racketeering and terrorism charges.
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expects to inspect Boston Scientific Corp.'s Galway, Ireland factory in the ""near future"" as part of its probe into the company's coronary stent recall, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," A woman in Milwaukee and her ex boyfriend are under orders to pay thousands to the recording industry. A man in California refinanced his home to pay an  #36;11,000 settlement. A year after it began, the industry's legal campaign against Internet music piracy is inching through the federal courts, producing some unexpected twists."
Sports, Linebacker Sedrick Hodge of the New Orleans Saints was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Business," Martha and the Vandellas recorded A 1965 Motown classic that began: "Nowhere to run to, baby/Nowhere to hide." With the stock and bond markets not going much of anywhere, you may despair of finding any good liquid investment for your cash. Of course, you can tie up your money for long periods with hedge funds and their ilk, hoping for decent returns. But there are some good alternatives, particularly in the energy sector. In this issue, fellow columnist Richard Lehmann discusses royalty trusts, which focus on oil and gas extraction (see p. 206)."
Business, Oil prices eased from new highs on  Friday as dealers pocketed profits from a long record breaking  run after escalating violence in Iraq took U.S. crude close to   $50 a barrel.
Sports," The Miami Hurricanes spent the last year preparing to move to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Are they ready? ""The way I see it, we're just playing easier teams,"" defensive end Bryan Pata said. ""We're going to dominate each and every game."""
Business," United Airlines on Friday said it has  agreed with its creditors' committee to a 30 day extension,  subject to court approval, of the period during which it can  exclusively file a bankruptcy reorganization plan."
Business, U.S. stocks gained ground in light  volume on Friday as investors were encouraged about the  prospects for corporate profits after oil prices fell from  their peak.
Business," U.S. Treasury prices edged lower on  Friday as oil prices retreated from record highs, but trading  was thin as a dearth of data prompted many investors to take  off for an early weekend."
Business,"The Brazilian government and a United Nations agency team up to help the country reap more financial rewards from its ""creative industries""."
Business,Credit Suisse today announced that up to 300 jobs will be lost in an overhaul of its troubled investment banking business. The company said its investment arm - Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) - would be 
World," Mark Spitz, you've got company after all. Michael Phelps matched Spitz's record of four individual gold medals in the Olympic pool with a stirring comeback in the 100 meter butterfly, nipping rival and teammate Ian Crocker at the wall Friday night..."
World, Militiamen loyal to rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr removed weapons from the revered Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf but remained in control of the holy site Friday amid efforts to end their 2 week old uprising.    Fighters from al Sadr's Mahdi Army militia were inside the shrine but left their guns outside...
World," United Airlines would be within its rights to terminate its employee pension plans but hasn't yet decided to do so, an attorney for the carrier said Friday, as two unions urged a judge to block a financing plan they say is predicated on the airline halting fund contributions.    The hearing came a day after the release of court papers in which United warned it ""likely"" will have to end those pension funds in order to secure the loans it needs to get out of bankruptcy..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Gmail delivered to desktops...Chinadotcom mobile services suspended...Maker of disposable RFID tags gets millions...Mitsubishi expands solar production.
Sci/Tech,source database to jump from beta testing to production within three months.
Sci/Tech,Release makes use of technology from CodeWeavers to let customers run applications from Microsoft.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices(AMD) will implement the strained silicon manufacturing technique on its upcoming 90-nanometer processors as well as 130-nanometer processors released this quarter, an AMD spokesman said Friday."
World,"New strategies to confront global warming took center stage in Buenos Aires on Monday, where thousands of environmentalists and government policy-makers gathered for an international conference on climate change."
Sci/Tech,Technology employees are donating slightly more money to the Republican party.
Sci/Tech,OS security fix is being rolled out to users who have enabled Automatic Updates.
Business," United Airlines on Friday said it has agreed with its creditors' committee to a 30 day extension, subject to court approval, of the period during which it can exclusively file a bankruptcy reorganization plan."
Business," Wet Seal Inc. (WTSLA.O) may have little choice but to close hundreds of its teen oriented stores and convert dozens more to its upscale Arden B. brand if it hopes to stay out of bankruptcy, analysts said on Friday."
Business," The news from Iran is grim. This islamic dictatorship  the biggest source of terrorist training and financing in the world and the nation that's doing all it can to stir up trouble in already combustible Iraq  is clearly on the cusp of becoming a nuclear power. The clerical fascists running the country have dropped just about all pretense of their atomic programs being energy related only. Tehran announced in July that it had resumed making the centrifuges needed to produce highly enriched uranium, a key ingredient for nuclear bombs. ..."
World," The Bush administration is taking the narrowest possible view of legal rights the Supreme Court gave to terrorism detainees while trying to fend off any new court challenges. Ultimately the high court probably will weigh in again, lawyers said."
World," Shi'ite fighters appeared to be in  control of a holy shrine in Najaf Friday, hours after Iraq's  interim government said it had overcome a bloody uprising by  seizing the Imam Ali mosque without a shot being fired."
Sci/Tech,"The history of how Christianity became an accepted mainstream religion is an interesting one. If you have never heard the story of the Roman Emperor Constantine and his effect on the world's current religious landscape, read on to learn how one mans actions during his rise to power changed the world forever.      "
Business,"The company's stock is not as popular as Madden NFL 2005, with its top sales numbers. Yet."
Sci/Tech,"Turn out the lights, the party's over for unit that created mainstream sports games for the Xbox. Seventy-six workers lose jobs."
Sci/Tech,"By MIKE CORDER    SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- The distributor of file-swapping giant Kazaa on Friday welcomed a U.S. court's ruling that two of its rivals are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works shared online by their users..."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Mail Fixes Security Flaws\\Yahoo reportedly fixed two flaws in Yahoo Mail which had the potential to allow a hacker to read a victim's browser cookies and change the appearance of some pages, Yahoo told news services. A Yahoo representative said the flaws were fixed last month by making changes ..."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Ted Bridis
World," Radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr has emerged from a bloody, two week showdown with U.S. forces with his militia intact but his heroic image in question."
Business," The wit who dubbed August ""the dog days of summer"" could have been looking at 2004's tech stocks in his crystal ball. Just what is ailing these critters? Let's look at all of the possible explanations. Perhaps by eliminating the foolish and transient we can discover a theme and pick up some bargains."
World," Hanes is entering the lucrative consumer market of the world's most populous nation, China."
World, The Republicans will have one sure Hollywood star for their convention  #151; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger  #151; along with performers to keep the country music fans happy. But they'll be hard pressed to match the Democratic convention's appeal to young voters led by Ben Affleck.
Business," U.S. stocks finished higher on Friday,  as investor worry about high fuel costs crimping consumer  spending and hurting company profits eased after crude oil  prices fell from their peak."
Sports, Michael Phelps won his fifth gold medal  at the Athens Olympics Friday to claim a place alongside Mark  Spitz as one of the greatest swimmers in Olympic history.
World," President Bush's campaign spent  #36;45.8 million in July, the bulk of it on advertising, but he still had about  #36;32.5 million left to spend before he accepts his party's nomination next month, according to a filing released on Friday."
Sports, Ai Shibata wore down French teen ager  Laure Manaudou to win the women's 800 meters freestyle gold  medal at the Athens Olympics Friday and provide Japan with  their first female swimming champion in 12 years.
World," KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Reuters) -  Former rebels and loyalists now in Congo's transitional  government headed to South Africa on Friday for talks on  reviving the country's shaky peace process and improving  regional security, officials said."
World," NASSIRIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - A blast ripped through a police  station in the town of Nassiriya in southern Iraq on Friday,  killing three police and wounding others, police said."
World,"Some 30,000 Sudanese refugees might cross into Chad to escape persecution by Arab militia, the UN warns."
Sports,The Redskins on Saturday will face a Dolphins team facing a number of issues on offense.
World," Michael Phelps is done for the Olympics. Shortly after winning his fifth gold medal and seventh overall, Phelps told U.S..."
World," Pete Rose is back in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, which says the baseball great owes nearly  $1 million in unpaid taxes.    The IRS filed a federal tax lien in Broward County on Tuesday alleging that baseball's all time hits king owes  $973,693.28 in back taxes from 1997 to 2002..."
Sci/Tech,"Seeing Saturn in different wavelengths gives mission scientists a new and stormy picture of weather on the gas giant. While the view in ultraviolet highlights the stratosphere, the view in infrared shows swirling patterns from rotating cloud bands..."
Sci/Tech,"By MITCH STACY     SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) -- Linda Hammer has helped thousands of adoptees find birth families through her people-finding Web site, weekly radio show and newspaper column..."
Sci/Tech,An independent researcher finds an Internet Explorer vulnerability that could turn drag-and-drop into drag-and-infect.
Sci/Tech,"Shipments go up, prices go down...with more of the same on the horizon."
Sci/Tech," The Xbox version of ""Doom 3,"" the long awaited PC video game recently released to wide acclaim, is not likely to be released in 2004 dealing a blow to enthusiastic game players who are anxiously awaiting it."
Sci/Tech," A federal appeals court has ruled that two peer to peer online music sharing networks, Grokster and StreamCast, are not liable for the illegal swapping of copyrighted music and other entertainment files on their networks."
Sci/Tech," Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has issued a warning related to potential problems with the batteries in some 28,000 of its 15 inch PowerBook G4 laptop computers, telling customers that the batteries may pose a fire hazard due to overheating."
Sci/Tech," On the heels of    and perhaps in response to    its recent struggles with declining market share, mobile handset maker Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has signed former Coca Cola executive Keith Pardy to head up its branding efforts. Pardy, a 17 year Coke veteran, was vice president of the company's non cola branding efforts."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is one of the company's most ambitious operating system updates ever, and    as expected    some experts already have discovered security vulnerabilities in the giant patch."
Sci/Tech," Over the course of this five part series, CRM Daily examines areas that tend to develop into financial black holes for companies launching or updating a CRM project."
Sci/Tech," Information Appliance Associates is offering an application that links the  BlackBerry mobile e mail platform with Mac OS X, further extending BlackBerry's considerable reach."
Sports, The Miami Dolphins have asked Ricky Williams to return  #36;8.6 million they say the running back owes the team because he has decided to retire.
Sci/Tech," The Xbox version of ""Doom 3,"" the  long awaited PC video game recently released to wide acclaim,  is not likely to be released in 2004 dealing a blow to  enthusiastic game players who are anxiously awaiting it."
Sports, Cincinnati Reds closer Danny Graves was placed on the 15 day disabled list Friday because of lower back spasms that flared up during his last outing.
Sports, Michael Phelps clinched his fifth gold  medal and became the first man since Mark Spitz to hold four  individual Olympic swimming titles when he won the 100 meter  butterfly final Friday.
World, Shi'ite fighters appeared to be in  control of a holy shrine in Najaf Friday hours after Iraq's  interim government said it had overcome a bloody uprising by  seizing the Imam Ali mosque without a shot being fired.
World," The beating to death of four  vagrants and the battering of several others in downtown Sao  Paulo have raised suspicions of death squads as crime soars in  this vast South American city, officials said on Friday."
World,A Nato-chartered Ukrainian cargo plane is detained in Brussels after a court ruling in a financial dispute.
World,The president's spokesman said the White House had nothing to do with accusations John Kerry lied about his military service.
World,"CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on Friday traced North Carolina's job loss over the past four years to President Bush's fixation on tax cuts for the wealthy and indifference to the needs of everyday Americans."
Sci/Tech,"While they're still a sliver of overall U.S. retail sales, retail online sales continued to rise in the second quarter of the year to \$15.7 billion, according to figures released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce."
Sci/Tech,"Based on interviews with J.D. Edwards users and an informal poll conducted by Computerworld, PeopleSoft has yet to win over the new customer base it inherited after buying its former competitor one year ago."
Sci/Tech,"An AOL user who logged on to check his online financial portfolio was given access to someone else's data and is calling on AOL to correct what he sees as a security breach. AOL acknowledged an ""issue,"" but said corrective action has been taken."
Sci/Tech,"Ending turf battles and ""fiefdoms"" will be as important as IT investments if the U.S. intelligence community is to be successfully overhauled, said Bob Herbold, former executive vice president and COO at Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,The GAO and the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general have issued critical reports about IT at the DHS -- a development that calls into question whether a proposed consolidation of U.S. intelligence agencies would lead to the same kinds of problems.
Sci/Tech,"After coming under criticism for sitting on patches for multiple holes in its database software, Oracle has announced that it will move to a monthly patch release schedule, though it hasn't said when."
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the Download.ject worm has begun spreading on the Internet, according to security firm PivX."
Sci/Tech,"This week's HP World is over, and users at the event had a lot of things on their minds."
Sci/Tech,"Tech industry political action committees and employees from computer and Internet companies have contributed just over \$1.6 million to President George Bush, and almost the same amount to Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry."
Sci/Tech,"Neah Power Systems, which develops fuel cells for notebooks, raises \$12 million in venture funding."
World," American teen ager Michael Phelps, one of the superstars of the 2004 Athens Games, added a seventh medal Friday night to his collection of Olympic keepsakes but new doping scandals tarnished world sporting's greatest event."
World," HALIFAX (CP)   As Sam Jennings started to regain consciousness, he saw the dark smoke billowing through his submarine."
World," President Bush and a top adviser have long standing ties to people behind advertisements claiming Sen. John Kerry lied about his war record, but the campaign denied any part in the ads on Friday and criticized Kerry for ""losing his cool."""
World," Pete Rose is back in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, which says the baseball great owes nearly  $1 million in unpaid taxes. The IRS filed a federal tax lien in Broward County on Tuesday alleging that baseball's all time hits king owes  $973,693.28 in back taxes from 1997 to 2002..."
World," A welcome slide in oil prices set off a relief rally on Wall Street Friday, with stocks posting a healthy advance as crude approached but then fell back from the  $50 a barrel mark. The major indexes all ended the week higher..."
Business, U.S. communications regulators on Friday issued interim rules that would freeze for six months the wholesale rates for leasing access to the major U.S. local telephone networks.
Business," U.S. stocks jumped higher on Friday,  as investor worry about high fuel costs crimping consumer  spending and hurting company profits eased after crude oil  prices fell from their peak."
Business," General Growth Properties Inc. on  Friday said it would buy Rouse Co. for  $7.2 billion, adding  such swank shopping centers as Chicago's Water Tower Place and  Boston's Fanueil Hall to what is already the nation's second  largest mall portfolio."
Business," UAL Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A> , the parent of  United Airlines, said on Friday it would raise its existing  $10  each way fuel surcharge by an additional  $5 due to soaring fuel  costs."
Business," More than 10 months after moving  boldly to boost the power of U.S. shareholders in choosing  corporate directors, the Securities and Exchange Commission has  become mired in disagreement."
World, Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry's campaign formally alleged that a group attacking his Vietnam war record had illegal ties to US President George W. Bush's reelection bid.
Business," U.S. Treasury prices edged lower on  Friday as oil prices retreated from record highs, but trading  was thin as a dearth of data prompted many investors to take  off for an early weekend."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Linux release features Windows support...Gmail delivered to desktops...Chinadotcom mobile services suspended...Maker of disposable RFID tags gets millions...Mitsubishi expands solar production.
Business," A U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Friday approved a 30 day exclusivity extension for United Airlines, giving the carrier another month to file its own reorganization plan without competing plans from creditors."
World," A Belgian gas explosion in which 20 people were killed may have resulted from a combination of a halt in the gas circulation in a pipeline and existing damage to the main, Belgian television said."
Business," A U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Friday  approved a 30 day exclusivity extension for United Airlines,  giving the carrier another month to file its own reorganization  plan without competing plans from creditors."
Sports,"According to the Associated Press, second-year running back Willis McGahee has asked the Buffalo Bills to trade him if he is not named the starter for opening day."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: More money for fuel cells...Linux release features Windows support...Gmail delivered to desktops.
Sci/Tech,"There are hundreds of considerations when selecting and implementing an IM management solution -- from product features and technology to pricing. Still, IM security consultants and vendors agree that the following points apply across the board."
Sci/Tech,"Organizations frequently pick a corporate-grade IM system -- IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing, Jabber Messenger, or Microsoft LCS (Live Communications Server), for example -- thinking that internal-only IM is immune from threats."
Sci/Tech,"There is no question that IM is entrenched in the enterprise. More than 90 percent of businesses report IM activity, according to Osterman Research. A main reason, as we discovered in ""Getting serious about enterprise IM,"" is the improved productivity and reduced communications costs that IM delivers. What should concern CIOs is that unsanctioned consumer IM networks -- such as those from America Online, ICQ, Microsoft, and Yahoo -- make up 80 percent of corporate IM use today, and the number of users of these unsecured IM networks is growing at a fast clip, according to The Radicati Group. True, public IM networks offer enterprises some protection, such as very basic identity control. But organizations are still exposed to a multitude of security risks, including viruses and breached firewalls."
Sports, Colorado Rockies pitcher Joe Kennedy was suspended Friday for five games and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Kendall four for their parts in a bench clearing brawl Sunday.
Sports, Erik Ainge and Brent Schaeffer are trying to accomplish a feat that even Peyton Manning couldn't pull off at Tennessee  #151; start at quarterback in the season opener as a freshman.
Business," A top Boeing Co. official said on  Friday he was optimistic the European Union would agree to end  government aid to develop new aircraft, which has helped its  chief rival Airbus grab more than half of the civil aircraft  market."
Sports," Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele succeeded his  mentor Haile Gebrselassie as the Olympic 10,000 meters champion  Friday after an astonishing final lap in the longest track  event."
World,Zimbabwe's government unveils a bill which would ban many human rights groups and charities.
World," The Sept. 11 commission closes down Saturday, but its members plan to continue testifying before Congress and traveling the country to try to get the government to improve homeland security..."
World," A rebel cleric's militiamen kept their guns outside a holy site Friday after issuing a surprise offer to give up control of the Imam Ali Shrine to Shiite Muslim religious leaders, but negotiators wrangled into the night over getting the militants out of the compound.    The removal of weapons and pledge to hand over keys to religious authorities was seen as a big step toward a resolution of the two week faceoff in Najaf that has killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds in fighting between Muqtada al Sadr's militia and a joint U.S. Iraq force..."
World," French pharmaceutical group Sanofi Synthelabo formally announced the birth of Sanofi Aventis, the world's third largest pharmaceutical company, ranking number one in Europe."
Sports, Team USA players promise NHL labor problems that could threaten the upcoming season won't be a distraction at the World Cup of Hockey.
World," REGINA (CP)   A judge has given lawyers for former NDP MP Dick Proctor more time to pore over federal voter lists as they try to force a byelection that could, if successful, ultimately shift the balance of power in the House of Commons."
Business," Lawyers for former Enron Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> chief executive Jeffrey Skilling on Friday asked a  federal court to separate his trial from his former boss Ken  Lay's on charges linked to the downfall of the energy company."
Business," Arch Coal Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACI.N</A> said on  Friday it had completed the acquisition of rival Triton Coal  Co. after a U.S. appeals court denied the government's bid to  block the deal."
World, Federal regulators Friday imposed a six month freeze on the rates regional phone companies may charge their competitors to use networks to provide local service.
World," Nicaragua and Taiwan opened talks aimed at drafting a free trade deal by the end of 2005, officials said."
Sci/Tech," Opinion: If the Linux desktop is ever to be more than a niche player, it needs a hand from PC vendors, including real support from the ones that already claim to back it."
Sports,"Pete Rose is back in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, which says the baseball great owes nearly \$1 million in unpaid taxes."
Sports,The Miami Dolphins have asked Ricky Williams to return \$8.6 million they say the running back owes the team because he has decided to retire.
Sports,"Only 24 players finished the second round at Firestone South, but the forecast was for dry, cool weather the final two days."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. is acknowledging an ""issue"" that allowed some of its members to gain access to online financial portfolios of other members. But the Internet service provider downplayed the incident, saying no personal identifying information such as usernames or credit card numbers was ever compromised."
Business, Lawyers for former Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK) chief executive Jeffrey Skilling on Friday asked a federal court to separate his trial from his former boss Ken Lay's on charges linked to the downfall of the energy company.
Sports," Ryan Moore keeps rolling along in the U.S. Amateur, moving into the semifinals with a 3 and 2 victory over Jason Hartwick on Friday at Winged Foot Golf Club."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> on Friday  said Americans had no need to worry about talk of higher  federal gasoline taxes being used to curb their dependency on  foreign oil."
Sports," Major League Baseball has approved  the creation of a national cable television channel devoted to  America's favorite pastime, but regular season games may be  confined to the dugouts for the network's first year, a top  league official said on Friday."
World," U.S. officials have arrested two men  whom they accuse of funneling money to the Palestinian militant  group Hamas for the past 15 years, the Justice Department said  on Friday."
World," A Chilean judge has questioned  former dictator Augusto Pinochet about secret U.S. bank  accounts worth up to  $8 million, a member of Pinochet's legal  defense said on Friday."
World,"PLANTATION, Fla. - Pete Rose owes almost \$1 million in back federal taxes, but he is making monthly payments on the debt, his representative said Friday..."
World," Courtney Love pleaded innocent Friday to a felony assault charge for allegedly attacking a woman with a liquor bottle at her ex boyfriend's home in April.    The mercurial rocker, wearing a long black dress, was composed in court, responding to Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Dennis Mulcahy's questions with ""yes"" or ""no."" Outside, she appeared shaken while talking with reporters..."
Sci/Tech,"AT #38;T Chief David Dorman says he expects VoIP to be a \$2 billion-a-year business, small change for his company."
Sports," Major League Baseball has approved the creation of a national cable television channel devoted to America's favorite pastime, but regular season games may be confined to the dugouts for the network's first year, a top league official said on Friday."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Sweet talking carnies wasted no time launching into their well rehearsed patter Friday at the opening day of the Canadian National Exhibition, hoping to put the plagues of the previous summer behind them."
Sci/Tech," A federal judge Friday revoked a permit to develop a limestone mine amid 6,000 acres of habitat that could be used by the endangered Florida panther."
Business," Arch Coal Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACI.N</A>. on Friday  pressed forward with its acquisition of rival Triton Coal Co.  LLC after a U.S. appeals court denied an emergency request by  antitrust authorities to block the deal."
World,A court in Japan rejects former chess champion Bobby Fischer's request to halt \his deportation to the US.
Sports,University of Maryland head football coach Ralph Friedgen signed a contract extension on Friday that will keep him in College Park through 2012.
Business,"If Y2K is remembered for getting companies to buy new hardware and upgrade old software, the latest driver of change, Sarbanes-Oxley, will be remembered for democratizing information and making accountability a companywide responsibility. Its reporting requirements make it mandatory that businesses hold everyone's feet to the fire."
Business,"Well, I had my second date with Margot last week. It was nice. We attended a seminar on multimodal component interfaces and then went on a romantic stroll around a waste treatment facility. She says the smell of methane calms her nerves. I sure can pick em, cant I?"
Sci/Tech,"Javalobby, an online community of Java developers, has removed from its new JDocs documentation Web site several vital Java APIs at the request of Java founder Sun Microsystems, an official with Javalobby said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,ASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will require incumbent telephone carriers to continue offering parts of their networks to competitors while the commission rewrites those network-sharing rules.
World, Mario Ancic and Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia beat fifth seeded Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes of India 7 6 (7 5) 4 6 16 14 in the men's doubles bronze medal match at the Olympic Games on Friday.
World," The city's decision to deny a permit to protesters for a rally on Central Park's Great Lawn on the weekend before the Republican National Convention is about preserving the lawn, not suppressing speech, lawyers for the city said in federal court Friday."
World," A volunteer for John Kerry said Friday he picked up a flier in Bush Cheney headquarters in Gainesville, Fla., promoting Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, a group the Bush campaign has insisted for weeks it has no connection to."
Business," A U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Friday granted United Airlines another 30 days of exclusivity, giving it until the end of September to file its own reorganization plan without competing plans from creditors."
World, The bombing of a U.N. election office in Afghanistan that injuring six policemen drew calls from a U.N. union Friday for a withdrawal of staffers from the embattled nation.
Sports," Greece was rocked by the threat of being  stripped of an Athens Games medal and the host nation's team  manager offered to quit on Friday, as doping overshadowed  Michael Phelps' drive to be Olympic swimming's top medal  winner."
World,A Chilean judge questions former dictator Augusto Pinochet about secret US bank accounts.
Sci/Tech,"An Independent News writer tells of his switch from Windows to a 15-inch PowerBook,:  #147;Two months in, I have a prevailing sense of security and safety. There #146;s been not a sniff of system meltdown. The software and security updates are easy, convenient and (via broadband) fast. The sense of considerable computing power and massive processing going on is very evident, but it feels secure behind the OS X firewall and a router; and all with no need for antivirus software. #148; Aug 20"
Sports," Michael Phelps ended his magnificent Olympics with a magnanimous gesture. He matched Mark Spitz's record of four individual gold medals in the pool, then gave up a coveted spot on the 400 meter medley relay team to Ian Crocker  #151; whom Phelps had just beaten."
Sports, New York Mets infielder Joe McEwing is likely done for the season after breaking a bone in his left leg.
Business," U.S. chain store sales rose in the  week ended December 4, as average sales were generally ahead of  last year, but customer counts were down, a report said on  Tuesday."
Sports," Scott McCarron made four birdies in 12 holes, moving into a four way tie for the lead in the second round of the Reno Tahoe Open on Friday before thunderstorms forced play to be suspended."
World," Spending by presidential and congressional candidates and the national party committees that support them already tops  #36;1 billion for the 2004 election cycle, with more than two months of campaigning to go."
World, Democrat John Kerry asked the Federal Election Commission on Friday to force a group accused of collaborating with the Bush campaign to withdraw ads challenging his service in Vietnam as the presidential race took a decidedly bitter turn.
World,The Communist Party is using the 100th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birthday to emphasize the urgency of overhauling the one-party political system.
World,"The Bush administration, moving to lend support to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, has approved growth in some Israeli settlements in the West Bank."
Sports,British rower Matthew Pinsent will be aiming for his fourth Olympic gold when 'Super Saturday' starts in Athens.
World," India said on Tuesday its national cricket team's Bangladesh tour could begin, after a threat from an Islamic militant group prompted a security review."
Sci/Tech," In a judicial blow to the entertainment industry, a federal appeals court ruled that makers of two leading file sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works their users swap online."
World, France's highest administrative body on Friday ordered a Lebanese TV network linked to the anti Israel group Hezbollah to adhere to broadcast regulations or face being banned from French airwaves.
World, Egypt said it has charged an Iranian diplomat and an Egyptian national over a plot to assassinate an unidentified public figure.
Sci/Tech,Dozens of the political action committee's subscriber pages exposed by simple Google search.
Business,"Despite the parallels with the oil shocks of past decades, the impact of the oil spike on the economy is likely to be much less intense than in previous surges."
Business,"The Rouse Company, the mall developer that has reshaped the nation's landscape, agreed to be acquired by General Growth Properties for \$7.2 billion in cash."
Sci/Tech," The Xbox version of ""Doom 3,"" the  long awaited PC video game recently released to wide acclaim,  is not likely to be released in 2004 dealing a blow to  enthusiastic game players who are anxiously awaiting it."
Sci/Tech," The Xbox version of ""Doom 3,"" the long awaited PC video game recently released to wide acclaim, is not likely to be released in 2004 dealing a blow to enthusiastic game players who are anxiously awaiting it."
World," Democratic presidential contender Sen. John Kerry nearly caught up to President Bush's record breaking fund raising efforts by taking in  #36;233.5 million, his campaign said on Friday, just behind the incumbent's  #36;242 million."
Sci/Tech,"Plenty of spouses would probably sometimes like to forget their nuptials, but a spate of South African single woman were recently in for the shock of their lives when they discovered that they were in fact married. This prompted the country's department of Home Affairs to launch a marital status awareness campaign, in order to clamp down on the illegal marriages."
World,George W. Bush and John McCain's bearhug and smooch on the campaign trail last week was one of the odder embraces in politics in a long while.
Sci/Tech," Your name is synonymous with searching the Internet, and you've just raised roughly  #36;1.7 billion from investors by going public. What are you going to do now?"
Sports, Eric Chavez homered twice and Bobby Crosby went 3 for 5 with a home run to break out of a length slump as the AL West leading Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 9 5 Friday night.
World," Six men arrested following the slaying of filmmaker Theo van Gogh are no longer suspects in the killing, but still face charges for belonging to a terrorist group, authorities said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Your name is synonymous with searching the Internet, and you've just raised roughly \$1.7 billion from investors by going public. What are you going to do now?"
Sports, Curt Schilling allowed three hits in seven shutout innings for his 15th win and Manny Ramirez hit a grand slam to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Chicago White Sox 10 1 Friday night.
World," A U.S. Army sergeant accused of deserting to North Korea in 1965 and now hospitalized in Japan is willing to appear before the U.S. military in Japan for a plea bargain, Japanese media reports said on Saturday."
World,"Moktada al-Sadr, the rebel Shiite cleric, still retained control of a Najaf shrine, though there were signs his grip might be weakening."
Sports," The quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons appeared comfortable in the new West Coast offense, calmly using his mobility to avoid pressure and then finding open receivers."
Sports, Jim Thome and Bobby Abreu homered and Eric Milton pitched seven solid innings as Philadelphia ended a seven game losing streak with a 4 2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
Sports," Top seeded Lindsay Davenport cruised past seventh seeded Flavia Pennetta 6 2, 6 2 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Western and Southern Women's Open."
Sports,Ramon Ortiz pitched four-hit ball for eight stellar innings to lead the Anaheim Angels over the Yankees.
World,The case appears to be focused on whether hospitals are fraudulently overcharging Medicare and other programs for goods.
World,"NO WONDER that President Musharraf is pleased with his trip to London yesterday and Washington at the weekend. He has been fted as the chief ally in the War on Terror, a third implicit "
Sports," Scott Rolen became the third St. Louis player to hit 30 homers this season and Chris Carpenter set a career best with his 13th win, leading the Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 3 Friday night to complete a day night doubleheader sweep."
World," Tropical storm Megi swept out to sea beyond northern Japan on Friday, leaving behind an arc of destruction that killed 13 people, left hundreds homeless and cut off power to tens of thousands, officials said."
Business,"Despite rising oil prices, U.S. stocks this week had their biggest rally since October, as investors reacted to some positive economic indicators, the easing of tensions in Iraq and Google Inc.'s unexpectedly strong performance after going public."
Business,"For more than a year and a half, Rep. John Lewis has endured lengthy delays at the ticket counter, intense questioning by airline employees and suspicious glances by fellow passengers."
World,Irish attempts to seal a lasting political settlement in Northern Ireland hinge on whether the IRA will allow pictures to be taken of their weapons being destroyed.
Business,"Galileo, the 21st Street restaurant that's a landmark in Washington cuisine and a frequent gathering place for the rich and powerful, filed for bankruptcy reorganization this week in the face of nearly \$2.5 million in debts, including a claim by the District for more than \$1 million in unpaid taxes and penalties."
World," Iran threatened this week to attack Israel's nuclear facilities. Israel ominously warned that it ""knows how to defend itself."" Tensions between the two arch enemies have suddenly escalated, underlining the other great enmity that has been bubbling on the sidelines of the Arab Israeli conflict for more than two decades..."
Sports," Utah Jazz point guard Raul Lopez, a Spaniard who has missed the past two months while battling torn right knee ligaments, was activated by the National Basketball Association club."
Sports," Terrell Owens caught Donovan McNabb's long pass in stride, raced into the end zone, put his hands on his hips, stared at the crowd and nodded his head."
World," Four homeless men were bludgeoned to death and six were in critical condition on Friday following early morning attacks by unknown assailants in downtown streets of Sao Paulo, a police spokesman said."
Sports, Montreal Expos first baseman Nick Johnson was hit on the side of the head by a hard grounder and was carried off the field on a stretcher Friday night.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo  Chavez on Friday urged his opponents to recognize his recall  referendum victory and pledged dialogue even with his ""most  bitter enemies"" to heal the country's deep political divisions."
Business,"The Fox network tried to move the premiere of ""The Next Great Champ"" to the day before a hearing, but the judge moved the hearing to the day of the premiere."
Sports,"The big scoreboards at Yankee Stadium went dark in the seventh inning Friday night, not that the Yankees were lighting them up, anyway."
Business,"The law licenses of two former Internal Revenue Service lawyers have been suspended after they defrauded the courts so that the I.R.S. could win 1,300 tax shelter cases."
World,China's retired elders are using the 100th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birthday to emphasize the urgency of political reform.
Sports,The Miami Dolphins have asked Ricky Williams to return \$8.6 million they say the running back owes the team because he has decided to retire.
Sports,Leader Stewart Cink played eight holes Friday morning to polish off a first-round 7-under 63 at the NEC Invitational and was at 8 under when play was suspended.
Sports,"The AND 1 Mix Tape Tour, whose emphasis on dunks over defense and trash-talk over chalk talk has vaulted AND1 from being a niche clothing line to a major athletic apparel manufacturer, culminates tonight at MCI Center. Attendance for the tour is up 30 percent this year, averaging about 7,000 spectators per game. About 10,000 are expected at tonight's event, which begins at 7:30."
Sports,Potomac Cannons right-handed pitcher Jeff Austin said he thought we was a head case after several horrendous outings with the  big league club in Cincinnati last May.
Sports,"Former Oriole Josh Towers beats the O's for the second time in a week after allowing one run and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings as the Blue Jays triumph, 14-4, on Friday."
World," Louis de Bernieres, author of the best selling novel ""Captain Corelli's Mandolin"", faces having to rewrite the first four chapters of his new novel because his computer was stolen from his summerhouse."
World," Rebel Shi'ite fighters appeared  still to be in control of the Imam Ali mosque in the Iraqi city  of Najaf, but the whereabouts of their leader, the fiery cleric  Moqtada al Sadr, were unknown on Saturday."
Sports,"Running back Willis McGahee has asked the Buffalo Bills to trade him if he is not their starter on opening day, a source told The Associated Press on Friday."
Sports,"Ramon Ortiz pitched four-hit ball for eight stellar innings and led the Anaheim Angels over the New York Yankees, 5-0, on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Dozens of the political action committee's subscriber pages revealed by simple Google search.
World," With the U.S. presidential race taking a decidedly bitter turn over John Kerry's Vietnam war record, U.S. veterans in Hanoi are selling T shirts supporting his run for the White House."
Business," The U.S. Justice Department has  begun a criminal investigation into possible wrongdoing at  Riggs Bank, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing a  letter from the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia to  federal bank regulators."
Business," The U.S. Justice Department has begun a criminal investigation into possible wrongdoing at Riggs Bank, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing a letter from the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia to federal bank regulators."
World, Michael Phelps doesn't mind making history while sitting in the stands. The man who dominated the attention at the Olympic pool gave up a coveted spot on the 400 meter medley relay team to Ian Crocker...
Sports," Adrian Beltre tied the game in the ninth inning with a home run off John Smoltz and won it in the 11th with his major league leading 38th homer, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 3 2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night."
Sports," A steady downpour didn't qualify as bad weather to Suzann Pettersen. Playing through heavy showers was fine to Pettersen, who took a one stroke lead Friday at the Wendy's Championship for Children. More than an inch of rain pounded Tartan Fields Golf Club, suspending play late in the afternoon  #151; as was the case in the first round."
Business,"il prices climbed nearer to \$50 a barrel yesterday before retreating, as traders reacted to reports on the conflict in Iraq, concerned that growing unrest might interrupt crude oil exports. "
Business,Hollywood and the entertainment industry were set back by a legal decision that was favorable to Internet file-sharing company Grokster. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in San Francisco that distributors of ...
Business,"GOOGLE #39;S INITIAL public stock offering, for all the talk about its unusual auction and the missteps of company executives, has produced a desirable outcome. The stock, fairly priced at \$85 a share for the 19.6 million shares, has generated a reasonable ..."
Business," Rouse Co., the once visionary real estate firm that founded the city of Columbia, Md., and revitalized Harborplace in Baltimore, is being acquired for  $7.2 billion in cash by General Growth Properties, a Chicago based owner ..."
Business,The Federal Communications Commission yesterday released a set of stop-gap rules governing local phone competition that requires regional telephone companies to continue leasing their lines to rivals at discounted rates for six months. 
Business," The US Justice Department has begun a criminal investigation into possible wrongdoing at Riggs Bank, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing a letter from the US attorney for the District of Columbia to federal bank ..."
Business,"Cyberonics, the maker of a device that treats epilepsy, has nabbed the attention of a buyer. Advanced Neuromodulation Systems of Dallas said Friday it has acquired 15 percent of the company and added that it may want to buy it ..."
Business,"Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of WPP, yesterday declared he was  quot;very impressed quot; with Grey Global, stoking speculation WPP will bid for the US advertising company. "
Business," Arch Coal said it completed its  $364 million acquisition of Triton Coal Friday, hours after a Federal Court turned down efforts by the Federal Trade Commission to block the deal. "
Business,"Toronto stocks closed higher yesterday, notching their first winning week in three as technology and gold issues teamed up to boost the market. "
Business,"Oil prices fell below \$48 a barrel as tensions between US forces and rebel fighters in Iraq eased, raising hopes that attacks against the country #39;s oil infrastructure would subside. US light crude for September delivery settled at \$47.86 on the New York ..."
Business,"Pilots for US Airways are continuing to negotiate this weekend over the Arlington airline #39;s demand for a 16.5 percent pay cut, despite a warning from management that negotiations should have concluded yesterday. "
Business,"LOS ANGELES  Media conglomerate Viacom is considering entering the video game business and could acquire Midway Games, Viacom chief Sumner Redstone, who owns a controlling stake in Midway, said in a regulatory filing Friday. "
Business,Shares of the Marvell Technology Group gained yesterday after the company said second-quarter earnings tripled as revenue rose 54 percent. 
Sports,"Stewart Cink was atop the leaderboard, and David Toms had the lead in the clubhouse. But with only 24 players completing second-round play in the rain-delayed NEC Invitational, it was hard to tell who had control. "
Sports,"With a breathtaking final 400 meters late Friday night, the 22-year-old Ethiopian laid claim to the Olympic 10,000-meter throne previously occupied by his countryman Haile Gebrselassie. "
Sports,  Noah Lowry has pitched so well that Felipe Alou now counts on the rookie to win every time out    a standard the San Francisco skipper held only for ace Jason Schmidt in the past. 
Sports,"  In his own inimitable fashion, Terrell Owens made it quite clear during the offseason that, all in all, he #39;d rather be in Philadelphia. He squawked long and loud, and eventually whined his way out of Baltimore. "
Sports, Mark Grudzielanek hit two of Chicago #39;s six home runs and Glendon Rusch pitched seven strong innings to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 9 2 pasting of the Astros in Houston on Friday. 
Sports," If his inconsiderate neighbor would just lose that noisy alarm clock, there #39;s no telling how many home runs David Dellucci might hit. "
Sports,"On a day when it would #39;ve been easy to lose, Evansville #39;s Jeff Overton instead advanced to the semifinals of the 104th US Amateur Championship. "
Sports,Ramon Ortiz pitched eight shutout innings as Adam Kennedy and Garret Anderson homered to lead the Anaheim Angels to a 5-0 road win over the New York Yankees on Friday. 
Sports,"OS ANGELES, Aug. 20 (Reuters) - Major League Baseball has approved the creation of a national cable television channel devoted to the sport, but regular-season games may be confined to the bench for the network #39;s first year, a top league ..."
Sports,Matt Schaub threw one of his three touchdown passes to first-round pick Michael Jenkins as the Atlanta Falcons rallied for a 27-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in a pre-season game. 
Sports," After struggling for three months, the Boston Red Sox are getting hot. Curt Schilling allowed three hits in seven shutout innings for his 15th win and Manny Ramirez hit a grand slam to lead Boston over the Chicago White Sox 10 1 Friday night."
Sports," Correll Buckhalter's injury overshadowed Terrell Owens' spectacular debut with the Philadelphia Eagles. Owens caught an 81 yard TD pass from Donovan McNabb on Philadelphia's first play, and rookie J.R. Reed returned a kickoff 88 yards for a score, leading the Eagles over the Baltimore Ravens 26 17 in a preseason game Friday night."
Sci/Tech,"The  quot;highly criticial quot; vulnerability affects Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 on fully patched PCs running either Windows XP SP1 or the newer SP2. "
Sci/Tech,PASADENA (California) - Hollywood stunt pilots and Nasa scientists are teaming up to snatch a capsule full of stardust as it parachutes back to Earth next month. 
Sci/Tech,"Apple, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced Thursday a voluntary recall of 15 quot; Aluminum PowerBook batteries. The batteries being recalled could potentially overheat, though no injuries relating ..."
Sci/Tech,"Last spring Marisa Dudiak took her second-grade class in Frederick County, Maryland, on a field trip to an American Indian farm. "
Sci/Tech," US retail sales over the Internet rose 0.9 percent in the second quarter of 2004 and gained 23.1 percent compared with the same period last year as consumers continued to turn to e commerce to make purchases, a government report ..."
Sci/Tech,"Sutherland, South Africa - It #39;s a 60-mile drive off the main highway in South Africa #39;s Northern Cape to this 19th century wool-producing town, but the desert landscape is so desolate it can feel as if the distance is 6,000 miles. The narrow ..."
Sci/Tech,Subscribers to Moveon.org #39;s mailing lists may have found their interest in the anti-Bush political site a matter of public record. 
Sci/Tech,"You #39;ll either love or hate the metallic copper-tone case, but for us it is a welcome break from the generic silver or gray phones that everyone seems to have. (A silver version is also available, for the more timid.) Although by no means ..."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will implement the strained silicon manufacturing technique on its upcoming 90-nanometer processors as well as 130-nanometer processors released this quarter, an AMD spokesman said Friday. "
Sci/Tech,"A Romanian man #39;s had a reply from the country #39;s state phone company 28 years after asking them to install a phone. Gheorghe Titianu from the northern town of Suceava said he was delighted when he saw the letter. However, the letter was simply ..."
Sci/Tech,"Information Appliance Associates, a software developer, announced the release of an application synchronizing Research In Motion #39;s (RIM) BlackBerry mobile devices with Apple #39;s Mac OS X. "
World, Australian opposition leader Mark Latham was released from hospital Saturday after suffering from an inflamed pancreas in the lead up to national elections.
World," Attacks on John Kerry's war record may be beginning to have an impact, polls suggest, amid raised voices and new TV ads on a subject at least temporarily dominating debate in the close presidential race.    Democrats are laboring to deflect the questioning of Kerry's record with fresh ads touting his fitness for national command, even as the White House mocks the Massachusetts senator as ""losing his cool"" over claims he lied to win military medals in Vietnam..."
World,"An American freelance journalist with New England ties was shown in a video on al-Jazeera TV saying he is being treated well, #39; #39; while an aide to Iraqi Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr said Micah Garen may be released soon. "
World," Chinese researchers have made the first ever discovery of a lethal strain of bird flu in pigs, sparking concerns that the virus may mutate into an even deadlier strain and cause a new epidemic in Asia. "
World,Bombs have exploded in Nepal #39;s capital Kathmandu in the third day of a Maoist rebel blockade which is choking the passage of supplies to the city. 
World,"OXFORD, England A year ago Thursday, I was visiting the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad with my good friend, Arthur Helton, a human rights lawyer, to investigate the human costs of the war and its aftermath. We were sitting with Sergio Vieira de ..."
World,"EHRAN, Aug. 20 -President Mohammad Khatami has called on Muslim countries to hold an emergency summit meeting to help stop the violence between American forces and Shiite militiamen in Najaf, the official news agency, IRNA, reported ..."
World,"TOKYO : Production at Bridgestone #39;s biggest tire plant in Japan remained suspended a day after a fire broke out at a rubber refining facility, a company spokesman said. "
World,"Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Australia #39;s government is considering stockpiling crude oil or refined petroleum products to protect the country from disruption to oil imports, the Australian reported. "
World," China invoked late leader Deng Xiaoping on Saturday in its campaign to recover Taiwan, lauding his proposal to recover the island by a  quot;one country, two systems quot; formula but saying he never gave up the threat of force. "
Sports,  Defensive coordinator Kyle Whittingham is deciding whether to stay at University of Utah and accept its head coaching job or take a rival offer from Brigham Young University.
World, Archaeologists are set to begin an expedition this month in hopes of finding a Spanish ship that wrecked along the jagged reefs off the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1841 carrying a cargo of African slaves.
Business,"  Despite record oil prices and strong projected demand from China and the United States, major oil firms are skimping on their exploration budgets and pocketing big profits while waiting out the storm of high prices, oil analysts say."
Business,The prospective new owners of Boston's Fan Pier said yesterday they would not rule out selling sections or taking on partners to develop nonresidential components of the 3 million-square-foot project.
Business,"A Boston landmark changed hands yesterday, as the Rouse Company , the developer and owner of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, agreed to be purchased by General Growth Properties Inc. of Chicago."
Business,"THE REGION The Boston Herald named business columnist Cosmo Macero Jr. editor of its business section, replacing Ted Bunker, a nine-year Herald veteran, who has left the newspaper to  quot;pursue other opportunities, quot; according to a Herald statement. Macero, 37, will continue to write a regular business column. Herald editorial director Ken Chandler said Macero was promoted  quot;to make the section ..."
Business,Massachusetts bucked the national hiring slowdown in July as the state posted its biggest monthly job gains in nearly four years and manufacturing employment surged.
Business,"  Few developers could build a commercial property empire of 74 debt free office, industrial, retail, and research buildings valued at about  $800 million. Even fewer would then give most of it away."
Sports,"Expos first baseman Nick Johnson was hit on the side of the head by a hard grounder in the third inning and was carried off the field on a stretcher. Johnson immediately went down face first onto the infield. The Expos said Johnson never lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital for X-rays. The Expos' starting pitcher, Tony Armas ..."
Sports,"PLANTATION, Fla. -- Pete Rose owes almost \$1 million in federal back taxes, but he is making monthly payments on the debt, his representative said yesterday."
Sports,"  Randy Hien has spent more than two decades managing Little League baseball, and he wasn't going to miss the Lincoln (R.I.) All Stars team's trip to the Little League World Series, even though a recent car accident nearly killed him."
Sports,"  A year ago last night, Kevin Millar emblazoned a new slogan in the New England lexicon and the Red Sox began to turn around their season. Millar responded to waning support for the Sox after they lost 11 of their first 19 games in August by declaring,  quot;I want to see somebody Cowboy Up and stand behind this ..."
Sports,"  Steve Ralston will be in the Revolution's starting lineup tonight against Kansas City, but his position is a mystery. Ralston has played more MLS games (271) than anyone, until recently nearly all of those matches in the same role, but Ralston has moved into three midfield positions and displayed some of his most impressive performances at right back ..."
Sports,"The merry-go-round future of Northeastern men's basketball coach Ron Everhart slowed down, at least temporarily, yesterday when Everhart decided not to pursue a position as an assistant on Bob Huggins's staff at the University of Cincinnati."
Sports,"Far from being a finished product after its first preseason scrimmage last Monday, Boston College's football team continued to polish its game in its second scrimmage last night at Alumni Stadium, despite a 45-minute delay because of lightning and torrential rain."
Sports,"David Toms finished at 4-under-par 66 just ahead of a downpour yesterday during the second round of the NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio, leaving him the clubhouse leader."
Sports,NORTH ANDOVER -- Massachusetts defended its Hockey Night in Boston Girls Summer Showcase title yesterday with a 9-3 victory over Minnesota in the championship game at Merrimack College.
World,"  Slobodan Milosevic spent a fourth birthday in UN custody yesterday, his war crimes trial at a standstill because of his fragile health and his judges facing a dilemma on how to get it going again."
World,"  Israel risks international sanctions and other serious diplomatic repercussions surrounding the barrier it is building in the West Bank and must be prepared to make further changes in the route, the nation's attorney general has warned in a report."
World,"  A US journalist with Boston area ties who was abducted by militants in Iraq and threatened with death said in a video aired yesterday that his captors were treating him well, while an Italian journalist also was reported missing in the war torn country."
Sports,"EDINBURGH University professor Dave Collins was today appointed as the new performance director of UK Athletics. The ex-Royal Marine, who has worked with competitors across a range of sports in the Capital "
World," A U.S. journalist abducted by militants in Iraq and threatened with death said in a video aired Friday that his captors were treating him well, while an Italian journalist also was reported missing in the war torn country."
World,Great Britain's Matthew Pinsent claims his fourth Olympic gold as the men's coxless four triumph in a photo finish.
World,A ruling by New York's highest court on the state's death penalty law has complicated the job of prosecutors and left the fate of inmates uncertain.
Sci/Tech,"SHIPKA, BulgariaA Bulgarian archaeologist has unearthed a 2,400-year-old golden mask in the tomb of an ancient Thracian king  a find he says is unrivalled in the study of classical antiquity. "
Sports," Greece, an ancient nation, searched its  soul over a new doping scandal on Saturday while Michael  Phelps, a fresh faced American teenager, prepared to enter the  Olympic record books without having to swim a stroke. The  Olympics started its eighth day with 32 gold medals up for  grabs in what has been dubbed Super Saturday."
World," Fruit infused water and Gatorade   not vodka and whiskey   were the inhalants offered at the Manhattan debut of a controversial new device that lets drinkers take vaporized shots of alcohol, and opponents want to make sure the machines stay liquor free.    The machine, the Alcohol Without Liquid vaporizer, or AWOL, lets its users inhale liquor by mixing it with pressurized oxygen..."
Sports,Britain's Matthew Pinsent claims his fourth Olympic gold as the men's coxless four triumph in a photo finish.
Sports,"Just when we thought the kid couldn #39;t do anything more to amaze us, he raised the bar Friday night and did it without putting a hand in the water. "
Sports,Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson admits he is stunned at the speed of Jon Woodgate #39;s move to Real Madrid. 
Sports,"Despite sluggish ticket sales and a scandal involving their star athletes, members of Winnipeg #39;s Greek community are still thrilled Greece is hosting this year #39;s Olympic Games.  quot;There #39;s a lot of excitement, quot; said Chris Iacovidis, president of the Greek ..."
Sports,"   Elvis didn #39;t leave the building on Friday night, but Manny Ramirez and Orlando Cabrera both did. And Curt Schilling left the Chicago White Sox feeling  quot;all shook up. quot; ..."
Sports,"  The US women #39;s trio of 100 meter sprinters, including five time Olympian Gail Devers, all raced into the semifinals with strong, controlled performances yesterday in the debut of the track and ..."
Sports,"  Abby Wambach will never score an easier goal. From 1 foot away, she tapped the ball into the net and put the United States into the Olympic semifinals. "
Sports,  Vicente Escobedo learned a hard lesson yesterday at Peristeri Boxing Hall. He learned you have to be ready when your moment arrives or you will chase your dream all night without ever reaching it.
Sports,"  Sense of Style lived up to her billing as the odds on favorite and drew off through the stretch for a 6 3/4 length victory in the  $250,000 Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga Race Course yesterday."
Sports,"NEWPORT, Vt. -- Lisa Klefos can't quite remember whether it was city life that drove her out of Boston or the beauty of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom that drew her up-country. It was either a combination of  quot;drivers, politics, and taxes quot; that made it time for her to leave, or it is the overwhelming beauty of the Lake Memphremagog region she ..."
Sports,"  Erik Vendt's Olympics ended in the morning yesterday, when he ran out of gas in the preliminaries and failed to qualify for tonight's final of the 1,500 meter freestyle, where he's the world bronze medalist."
Sports,"The Boston Cannons said they weren't looking for revenge last night against the Baltimore Bayhawks, who drubbed the Cannons in their penultimate game of the season. That's what they said."
Sports,"  Brett Heyl, the Norwich, Vt., native who had hopes of making the finals of the men's slalom kayak event, finished 12th in the morning heat yesterday, dropping him from the finals."
Sports,"  Yukiko Ueno pitched the first perfect game in Olympic softball history, leading Japan to a 2 0 win over China yesterday and a spot in the semifinals."
Sports,"  The two best 10,000 meter runners in history, two slender athletes from an impoverished country, met on the greatest stage of them all last night to decide if the new truly had surpassed the old."
Sports,  The fastest 49er on the Saronic Gulf yesterday was the one with the American flag spinnaker.
Sports,"  The defending champ took the blocks as if he were Apollo Creed last night, dressed in a star spangled robe and trunks and brandishing his clasped hands like a prizefighter. And then Gary Hall Jr. went out and knocked the rest of the swimming world on its backside again, winning the 50 meter freestyle by a hundredth of a second ..."
Sports," Greece, an ancient nation, searched its soul over a new doping scandal on Saturday while Michael Phelps, a fresh faced American teenager, prepared to enter the Olympic record books without having to swim a stroke. "
Sports,"Perhaps it won #39;t rank in the memory banks of New Yorkers to the extent the 1965, 1977 or 2003 blackouts do, but for the 53,530 in attendance at Yankee Stadium for Friday #39;s game against the Anaheim Angels, the unplugged ..."
Sports,"It would #39;ve been understandable if American Matt Emmons had a bad first Olympic experience. The way things had been going, he seemed destined for that. "
Sports, Steve Trachsel lasted only four innings and the Mets committed three errors in a 7 3 loss to the Giants last night at SBC Park. 
Sports,Expos first baseman Nick Johnson was hit on the side of the head by a hard grounder in the third inning and was carried off the field on a stretcher. Johnson immediately went down face first onto the infield. The Expos said Johnson never lost ...
World,Police investigating the murder of a woman in south-west London carry out house-to-house inquiries.
Sci/Tech,"Setting aside Sharman Networks #39; objections, an Australian judge accepted last Friday an affidavit with potentially damaging assertions about Kazaa #39;s handling of copyrighted material."
Sci/Tech,Key members of Congress and the 9/11 commission make it clear that a federal board to protect civil liberties in the age of terrorism is not optional. But they're struggling to figure out how to establish it. By Ryan Singel.
Sci/Tech,Apple has been accused of bullying tactics in its battle to force a small UK firm to hand over ownership of the iTunes.co.uk web address.
Sci/Tech,"Olympians can do media interviews but they'd better not blog. The International Olympic Committee, interested in protecting lucrative broadcasting contracts, forbids any activity that might upset the networks."
World,More lorry drivers are bringing supplies to Nepal's capital in defiance of an indefinite blockade by Maoist rebels.
World," A senior official of the Palestinian militant group Hamas indicted in the United States for conspiring to fund terror attacks against Israel denied the accusations and said the charges were driven by election year politics in the United States.   ""This is election campaigning,"" Mousa Abu Marzook, deputy chief of the Hamas political bureau, told The Associated Press in Damascus on Friday..."
Sci/Tech,The Chronicle of Riddick franchise is very mixed in terms of success and quality.
Sci/Tech,"Future Opteron processors will have power management technology from AMD #39;s laptop and desktop systems, the company has announced."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysian officials on Saturday were testing three people who fell ill in a village hit by the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, after international health officials warned that the virus appeared to be entrenched in parts of ..."
World,The captors of an French-American journalist being held in Iraq have announced he will be released soon. 
World,"More lorry drivers are defying the indefinite Maoist blockade of Nepal #39;s capital, Kathmandu, which is entering its fourth day. "
World,"STAVROPOL, RUSSIA -- Once they were the outriders of the Russian empire, feared and fearless warriors who extended the Czar #39;s authority as far as their horses would carry them. "
World,"Grappling with a blockade called by Maoist rebels and the closure of leading business houses, the Nepal government was caught off guard by reports of the possible abduction of 12 of its nationals in Iraq on Saturday. "
World,"  Slobodan Milosevic spent a fourth birthday in UN custody yesterday, his war crimes trial at a standstill because of his fragile health and his judges facing a dilemma on how to get it ..."
World,"BANDA ACEH, Aceh (AFP): Seven separatist rebels have been killed in the latest clashes to hit the troubled Indonesian province of Aceh, the military said on Saturday. "
World, Suspected insurgents shot dead a policeman in Nepal's capital on Saturday as the military said it could escort food shipments into the city to ease a rebel inspired blockade.
World," A young French woman died in a London hospital on hours after being struck violently on the head with a blunt instrument while walking home across Twickenham Park, a police spokesman said."
World,\Hong Kong scientists warn rising global temperatures may transform  the city into a breeding ground for viruses.
World,"  Militia fighters began to leave the Shrine of Imam Ali yesterday, taking up positions outside the sacred site or fleeing the city, after rebellious Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr offered to return custody of the complex to moderate clerics."
World," The Bush administration has signaled approval of growth in some Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a policy change aimed at helping Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the New York Times said on Saturday."
World," Iran has hanged three drug smugglers in a public square in the southern province of Kerman, the Jomhuri ye Eslami newspaper reported on Saturday."
World," The Bush administration has signaled  approval of growth in some Israeli settlements in the West Bank  in a policy change aimed at helping Prime Minister Ariel  Sharon, the New York Times said on Saturday."
World," Iran has hanged three drug smugglers in  a public square in the southern province of Kerman, the  Jomhuri ye Eslami newspaper reported on Saturday."
World,The UN drops food into remote communities in Sudan's troubled Darfur region that are cut off by rain.
World,Michael Jackson's Neverland manager claims police wanted to search areas unspecified by their warrant.
World," Pakistani troops backed by artillery and aircraft attacked two suspected terrorist hideouts near the rugged Afghan border on Saturday, killing and wounding a number of militants, Pakistan army and security officials said.    The attack was launched near Shakai in the South Waziristan tribal region, scene of several military counterterrorism operations against al Qaida fugitives and renegade tribesmen in the recent months..."
Business," Investors will watch for oil news from Russia and Iraq next week, but skepticism that crude prices can stay sky high is growing and a break in the energy market would fuel a rally in U.S. stock markets."
Business," The U.S. economy may lose a step to record high oil prices but concerns over inflation are likely to keep the Federal Reserve on a steady course of gradually raising interest rates, analysts say."
Business," Investors will watch for oil news from  Russia and Iraq next week, but skepticism that crude prices can  stay sky high is growing and a break in the energy market would  fuel a rally in U.S. stock markets."
World," Explosions rocked containers in two  separate coastal cities in northwestern Spain on Saturday after  a Basque newspaper received a telephoned warning in the name of  the armed Basque separatist group ETA, state radio said."
World," MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - German police detained 10  neo-Nazis on Saturday before a march marking the anniversary of  the death of Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess."
World,"The UN staff union calls for all personnel to be withdrawn from Afghanistan, saying it has become too dangerous."
World," Two bombs exploded in two coastal towns in northwestern Spain, after an anonymous tip off by a caller claiming to belong to the Basque separatist organization ETA, an interior ministry spokesman told AFP."
Sci/Tech, The consumer electronics gizmo that offers many functions in a small package is what's compelling back to school shoppers to open their wallets.
Sports," Stewart Cink was atop the leaderboard, and David Toms had the lead in the clubhouse. But with only 24 players completing second round play in the rain delayed NEC Invitational, it was hard to tell who had control."
Business," Working in poverty stricken areas  gives corporate travelers an up close look at global problems  such as disease, illiteracy or injustice. It also puts them in  a position to bring about change."
Sci/Tech, The consumer electronics gizmo  that offers many functions in a small package is what's  compelling back to school shoppers to open their wallets.
Sci/Tech," Some are born to rule, others to ridicule, is a worthy reminder to U.S presidential hopefuls struck by an endless arsenal of satirical barbs on the Web."
World,"Bombs explode in separate Spanish towns after a warning in the name of the armed Basque separatist group, Eta."
World, Michael Phelps doesn't mind making history while sitting in the stands. The man who dominated the attention at the Olympic pool gave up a coveted spot on the 400 meter medley relay team to Ian Crocker...
World,"DHAKA, Bangladesh - A series of bombs exploded at an opposition rally in the Bangladesh capital Saturday, killing one person and injuring hundreds, witnesses said.    The blasts occurred as the main opposition leader Sheikh Hasina was addressing the rally from atop a truck..."
Sports,"Three judges are suspended Saturday for a mistake in scoring the men's gymnastics all-around final, but results are not be changed and American Paul Hamm keeps his gold medal."
Sports,"Shawn Crawford speeds to victory in 10.02 seconds in the first round of the men's 100 meters, leading three Americans into the second round."
Sports,"After a miserable Olympics four years ago, the U.S. men's volleyball team has guaranteed a place in the medal round."
Sports,Rower Matthew Pinsent wins his fourth gold medal Saturday after his boat edges Canada by .08 seconds in the coxless four.
Sports,Britain's Ben Ainslie retains his overall lead in the final race of the Finn class.
World," At least four people were killed when one  or more bombs exploded as former Bangladesh prime minister  Sheikh Hasina Wajed addressed a public meeting outside her  party headquarters on Saturday, police and witnesses said."
World," Small explosions rattled two coastal  cities in northwestern Spain on Saturday, injuring at least one  person, after a telephoned warning in the name of the armed  Basque separatist group ETA, officials said."
World,"A bomb explodes at an opposition rally in Bangladesh, killing at least one person, witnesses and police say."
World," At least four people were killed when one or more bombs exploded as former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed addressed a public meeting outside her party headquarters on Saturday, police and witnesses said."
World, Britain's Ben Ainslie collected his second successive Olympic Games yachting gold medal when he took victory in the Finn class.
Sci/Tech," NASA has recruited two Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots for an especially tricky maneuver    snagging a capsule full of stardust as it parachutes back to Earth next month, mission managers said on Thursday."
Sports," Norway, Germany, France, Britain  Romania, New Zealand and Australia all looted the gold medal  chest in the Athens Olympic rowing basin on Saturday, as Greece  counted the cost of the Games in national pride and treasure."
World, James Anderson took the crucial wickets of Chris Gayle and Brian Lara as England pressed for victory in the fourth Test against the West Indies at the Oval here.
World," The Supreme Court has quashed charges of obscene exposure levied last year against avant garde theater director Gerald Thomas, who mooned an audience after an opera performance."
World," U.S. State Department officials learned that seven American children had been abandoned at a Nigerian orphanage but waited more than a week to check on the youths, who were suffering from malnutrition, malaria and typhoid, a newspaper reported Saturday."
World,"Centuries-old traditions in Gambell, a village of 700, have been slipping away, as one of the most remote villages on earth finally contends with the modern world."
World, The Sudanese government pledged that it would return none of the more than one million people displaced by the civil war in Darfur to their homes without the prior approval of the International Organisation for Migration.
World, India's ruling Congress party accused Pakistan on Saturday of not keeping its promise to halt support for Kashmiri militants fighting against New Delhi's rule in the disputed Himalayan region.
Sports,Germany is reportedly stripped of its three-day event team gold medal after a joint appeal was upheld.
Business,"Oil dipping almost \$1 doesn #39;t signal the beginning of a major retreat, say commodities experts who suggest crude might never fall below \$40 US a barrel again."
Business,"After a series of missteps, Google finally pulled off its much-hyped initial public offering Thursday. The good news about this unusual IPO, which sought to deprive Wall Street banks of full control over the "
Business,"Venezuelan election officials say they expect to announce Saturday, results of a partial audit of last Sunday #39;s presidential recall referendum."
Business,"A planned strike by British Airways(BA) workers on the August Bank Holiday has been called off after a pay settlement was reached between employers and BA staff, Sky TV reported Saturday."
Business,"The nation #39;s two largest airlines, American and United, announced on Wednesday that they would cut flights at O #39;Hare International Airport to ease congestion that has been delaying flights from coast to coast."
Business,"US Airways faces a serious risk of going out of business, according to some leading airline analysts, despite claims by the CEO of the nation #39;s No."
Business,"California should try to add solar energy systems to 1 million homes by 2017 to save electricity and cut pollution from power plants, Gov."
Business," It certainly sounds like bad news when a company fires seven executives for financial malfeasance, lays off 3,500 employees and advises investors that it expects sluggish market growth for the year."
Business,"There are always trade-offs to every place people choose to live. If you live in New York, it #39;s too expensive. If you live in Montana, it #39;s too remote."
Business,Medical-related stocks largely closed up Friday afternoon as Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. bought a sizable chunk of Cyberonics Inc.
Business,Body and vehicle armor company Armor Holdings Inc. said Friday it was selected as one of the companies to receive a Defense Department ceramic body armor contract that could be worth up to \$461 million over 36 months.
Business,Local residents having difficulty reaching relatives in the areas recently hit by Hurricane Charley are urged to contact the Washtenaw County Chapter of the Red Cross for assistance.
Sci/Tech,The decision is likely to force the industry to take the more costly and less-popular route of going directly after file-swappers.
Sci/Tech,"Security researchers have discovered another vulnerability in Windows XP Service Pack 2, but it doesn #39;t appear to be an immediate threat."
Sci/Tech,"Not being part of a culture with a highly developed language, could limit your thoughts, at least as far as numbers are concerned, reveals a new study conducted by a psychologist at the Columbia University in New York."
Sci/Tech,"LANNING a trip involves many difficult decisions, but near the top of my list is standing in a bookstore trying to choose from a daunting lineup of guidebooks, a purchase that brands the owner "
Sci/Tech,"ith one Mars rover climbing into the hills and the other descending deep into a crater, scientists yesterday reported the discovery of several mysterious rock structures along with yet more signs that Mars was once awash in water."
Sci/Tech,"A team of NASA (news - web sites) scientists, navigators and helicopter stunt pilots is ready to snatch a space sample canister out of the sky next month when the Genesis spacecraft returns to Earth."
Sci/Tech,"Apple, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced Thursday a voluntary recall of 15 quot; Aluminum PowerBook batteries."
Sci/Tech,"Plagued by delays and cost overruns, a \$5.1 billion renovation of San Francisco #39;s Bay Bridge has run into added problems as the state refuses to pay for "
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s long-awaited public offering finally made it to the street, but the search is still on for Microsoft #39;s Windows update."
Sci/Tech,Game kingpin and Motley Fool Stock Advisor recommendation Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) has another hit on its hands. Madden NFL 2005 was the top-selling game its first week on the market.
Sci/Tech,VIENNA Austria backed away from a full privatization of its top telecommunications company after merger talks with Swisscom failed.
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com Inc. has agreed to buy Joyo.com, China #39;s largest on-line retailer of books, music and videos, for \$75-million (US) to gain access to the world #39;s second-biggest Internet market."
Sci/Tech,Technology companies in Silicon Valley have beaten back what they saw as an overreaching attempt in the California legislature to control computer spyware and hope that a new more palatable 
Sci/Tech,The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. July measurements from Nielsen/NetRatings placed the broadband audience at 51 percent of the US online population at home.
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T #39;s Net phone service may ultimately generate less than \$2 billion a year in revenue, Chief Executive David Dorman said Friday, which is chump change to a corporate giant."
Sci/Tech,"Chinadotcom Corp. said Friday that China #39;s state-controlled wireless carrier fined the company \$160,000 and suspended its text-message services on charges that the cell-phone service provider #39;s Go2joy unit "
Sci/Tech,Scientists have created a synthetic drug which could offer new hope in the fight against malaria. Nearly two billion people live in areas affected by malaria.
Sci/Tech,"Prices are expected to fall for 17 and 19 inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) TV panels based on Thin Film Technology (TFT), according to a report by Electronic News."
Sports,Saturday marks the final day of swimming at the 2004 Olympics and even though American Michael Phelps will not be in the pool for the 400-meter medley relay he will have a chance to tie an incredible record.
Sports,"COLIN MONTGOMERIE openly admits he is losing sleep. But there are more serious things than the Ryder Cup on his mind. As he continues his bid to be part of Europes team next month, Montgomerie is still "
Sports,"Thirteen days after undergoing knee surgery, world champion Jana Pittman made a remarkable comeback Saturday morning by winning her preliminary heat of the women #39;s 400-meter hurdles."
Sports,"Matthew Pinsent got the nod to carry on moments after winning his fourth Olympic gold medal from the person who matters most, his wife Demetra."
Sports,"Two former world-number-one tennis stars, American Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, have advanced to the semifinals of the Legg Mason Classic in Washington."
Sports,"  At 14.14 seconds, Robina Muqimyar posted the second slowest time among 63 women in the 100 meter trials. But she and judo competitor Friba Razayee also have achieved historic firsts    they "
Sports,"Spain clinched first place in its group with a 76-68 victory Saturday, leaving Serbia-Montenegro in danger of failing to reach the quarterfinals."
Sports,Spain international Xabi Alonso is a player that epitomises the type of footballer Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez wants to have at Anfield.
Sports,James Anderson took both wickets to fall as England were met with West Indian defiance on the third day of the final Test at the Oval.
Sports,"While Curt Schilling had a performance befitting a King on Friday night, Mark Buehrle and the White Sox were all shook up. The 38,720 fans who attended  quot;Elvis Night quot; at US Cellular Field "
Sports,"Hoosier Overton fends off four-time Winged Foot champ and St. John #39;s grad Svoboda in Amateur. BY MARK HERRMANN. MAMARONECK, NY - The golf phrase  quot;local knowledge quot; took on new meaning this week at the US Amateur."
Sports,Mark Grudzielanek hit two of Chicago #39;s six home runs and Glendon Rusch pitched seven strong innings to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 9-2 pasting of the Astros in Houston on Friday.
World,"Shi #39;ite militiamen continue to occupy the Imam Ali shrine in the Iraqi city of Najaf, despite religious authorities #39; efforts to end the 17-day standoff."
World,"In Nepal, fresh violence has erupted in the capital, Kathmandu, on the fourth day of a blockade imposed by Maoist rebels. The rebels are not backing down, even though the government has agreed to one of their key demands."
World,"A recent case of bird flu Malaysia appears to be an isolated event, the World Health Organization says. Health officials have confirmed the case, found in the poultry of "
World,"Once they were the outriders of the Russian empire, feared and fearless warriors who extended the Czar #39;s authority as far as their horses would carry them."
World,"Small explosions have rattled two towns in northwestern Spain, injuring four people, after a telephoned warning in the name of the armed Basque separatist group ETA, officials said."
World,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: The Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, sparked quite an argument last week with his comments in Beijing about whether Australia would side with the United States in any war over Taiwan."
Business,"Lawyers for former Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) chief executive Jeffrey Skilling on Friday asked a federal court to separate his trial from his former boss Ken Lay #39;s "
Business,"A Food and Drug Administration reexamination of data linking the pediatric use of some antidepressants to increased suicidal tendencies has once again found a connection, and the agency is "
Sci/Tech,"At least 27 people are reported to have died of malaria in Alindra, India and 293 are seriously ill with the disease which broke out after the heavy rains and floods."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s what happened to Charlotte High School because of Hurricane Charley. A complex with 2,200 students, slightly bigger than Tallahassee #39;s largest high school, was demolished Aug. 13 by ferocious "
World, Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry's campaign has formally alleged that a group attacking his Vietnam war record had illegal ties to US President George W. Bush's re election bid.
Sports," American Paul Hamm, who became the first  American to win the Olympics men's all round gymnastics title,  should not have been awarded the gold, the sport's governing  body ruled Saturday."
Sci/Tech," NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite rich Saturn, the space agency said."
Sports," Norway, Germany, France, Britain,  Romania, New Zealand and Australia all looted the gold medal  chest in the Athens Olympic rowing basin on Saturday, as Greece  counted the cost of the Games in national pride and cash."
World," Paul Hamm's gold medal just lost some of its luster. A mistake in scoring of the all around gymnastics final cost Yang Tae young the gold that ended up going to Hamm, the International Gymnastics Federation said Saturday..."
World, Michael Phelps doesn't mind making history while sitting in the stands. The man who dominated the attention at the Olympic pool gave up a coveted spot on the 400 meter medley relay team to Ian Crocker...
Sports,Americans Paul Foerster and Kevin Burnham win their first Olympic titles after outmaneuvering their British rivals during the final 470 class race.
Sports,France is awarded the gold medal in the three-day equestrian team event after winning an appeal with Britain and the United States against an earlier decision that gave the victory to Germany.
Business,"Crude oil prices will top \$US50 (\$A69) a barrel for the first time this week, despite a slight fall in New York on Friday night, some analysts have predicted."
Business,"British Airways Plc, Europe #39;s second- biggest airline, reached a pay accord with unions, averting a strike planned for the Aug. 27-30 holiday weekend by 11,000 baggage handlers and check-in staff."
Business,"he Rouse Company, the mall developer and manager that has helped reshape the nation #39;s landscape, agreed yesterday to be acquired by General Growth Properties, the big owner of shopping centers, for \$7."
Business,"US airlines have agreed to limit flights into Chicago #39;s O #39;Hare International Airport at peak periods to stem record delays that have slowed aviation nationwide, federal officials said on Wednesday."
Business,"Companies must disclose more information about their business deals and financial obligations starting Monday, when new Securities and Exchange Commission rules take effect."
Business,"WASHINGTON Aug. 20, 2004 - Federal regulators Friday imposed a six-month freeze on the rates regional phone companies may charge their competitors to use networks to provide local service."
Sci/Tech,"The  quot;highly criticial quot; vulnerability affects Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 on fully patched PCs running either Windows XP SP1 or the newer SP2."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has released three new stunning color pictures taken by the Cassini spacecraft exploring the planet Saturn. The images show the giant planet, its golden rings and several moons."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer this week launched a voluntary worldwide 15-inch PowerBook G4 battery exchange program to deal with 28,000 potentially faulty units."
Sports,ATHENS: Michael Phelps won gold in the 100m butterfly on Friday to take his Olympic medal tally to five gold and two bronze. A medal of any colour now will him equal the record for most medals at a single 
Sports,Great Britain #39;s gold medal tally now stands at five after Leslie Law was handed the individual three day eventing title - in a courtroom.
Sports,Jonathan Woodgate says he has learned from his past mistakes off the pitch and is now determined to make the headlines solely for his footballing prowess after completing a dream move to Real Madrid.
Sports,Uruguay striker Diego Forlan said he was looking for a fresh start after leaving Manchester United to join Primera Liga side Villarreal.
Sports,"Take heart, Larry Brown. Yours is not the sole face of frustration at an Olympic basketball tournament that #39;s shaping up as the most compelling since 1988."
Sports,Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists his new Spanish signings will help the Reds to become contenders for the English Premiership crown.
Sports,LONDON : James Anderson took the crucial wickets of Chris Gayle and Brian Lara as England pressed for victory in the fourth Test against the West Indies at the Oval here.
World,"A bomb has exploded at an opposition party rally in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, killing at least one person, witnesses and police say."
World,KATHMANDU : Maoist rebels who have cut off Nepal #39;s capital for four days pledged to expand their blockade to the Tibetan border as fresh violence left six people dead.
World,"TWO bombs exploded today in two coastal towns in northwestern Spain, after a tip-off by a caller claiming to represent the Basque separatist organisation ETA, an Interior Ministry spokesman said."
World,PRIME Minister Mr John Howard was yesterday forced to defend Mr Alexander Downer in relation to the Foreign Ministers comments that Australia was not bound to help the US defend Taiwan.
World,"Following last week #39;s massacre of at least 160 Congolese Tutsis at a refugee camp near Burundi #39;s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Burundian government is speeding up efforts to help the United Nations set up more secure camps in the "
Business,"PARIS, Dec 7 (AFP) - The United States wants rapid progress in resolving a dispute with the European Union on public aid to rival aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus, and will call for World Trade Organisation mediation if US-EU talks do not produce results "
Business,"Rouse Co., the real estate developer that transformed America #39;s suburban landscape by creating the indoor shopping mall and self-contained communities far from city centers "
Sports,"Germany have lost their two gold medals in the equestrian three-day eventing competition after France, Britain and the United States won their appeal to sport #39;s highest appeal body."
Sports,England made slow progress towards a seventh successive test win with West Indies 274 for six on day three of the fourth test at the Oval on Saturday.
World,"JERUSALEM Aug 20 - Humiliated by his own party and under pressure from the opposition to call new elections, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon appears in no position to ensure the implementation of his Gaza pullout plan."
World," In a back to school message, President Bush says that while many public schools aren't making the grade, he should get high marks from voters for the No Child Left Behind Act."
Business," U.S. chain store sales rose in the week ended December 4, as average sales were generally ahead of last year, but customer counts were down, a report said on Tuesday."
World, Vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Saturday assailed a new Bush administration policy that excludes millions of Americans from overtime pay and promised that the Democratic ticket would ensure that workers are rewarded for their efforts.
World,Seventy men held in Zimbabwe accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea will not be extradited.
World," In blasting new overtime rules that take effect Monday, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards says he can't understand why the Bush administration wants to undermine a system that rewards workers who toil long hours.   ""If you work hard, then you should be rewarded for that effort,"" Edwards said Saturday in the Democrats' weekly radio address..."
Business,The reaction by Venezuela #39;s opposition to the failed effort to recall President Hugo Chavez was disorganized and misguided. The two dozen groups behind the recall never worked together on a political message 
Sports,"Michael Phelps, who thrilled packed crowds for a week with his record-breaking feats in the pool, bowed out in true style on the penultimate evening of the Athens Olympic swimming competition."
Sports,Ryder Cup captain #39;s pick Stewart Cink continued his assault on the \$7 million NEC Invitational after completing his rain-delayed second round in two-under-par 68 on Saturday.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Paul Hamm will get to keep his gold medal for the all-around competition, even though the International Gymnastics Federation announced the suspension of three judges for a scoring error that would have given "
World,"Supporters of Iraqi Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr remain in control of the Imam Ali mosque in the southern city of Najaf after 16 days of fighting with US-led forces, the British Broadcasting Corp."
World,Kathmandu - Nepalese rebels shot a policeman and set off two bombs in Kathmandu on Friday while keeping up a blockade that has isolated the capital since midweek to press demands for the release of rebels held by the government.
World,"Hoping to end persistent skirmishing, peacekeepers moved into areas near South Ossetia #39;s capital to separate Georgian troops and fighters from the breakaway region, officials said Friday."
World,"ISLAMABAD : Pakistani forces have killed  quot;a few quot; militants in operations to flush out Al-Qaeda linked rebels in the northwestern tribal region near the border with Afghanistan, the military said Saturday."
World,"The Hutu rebel movement which claims responsibility for last week #39;s massacre of Congolese Tutsis at a refugee camp in Burundi says, unrepentantly, it is ready to appear before an international tribunal."
Sci/Tech,"KINSTON, N.C. (AP) -- Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, undersea explorers are living a safer life thanks to germ-fighting clothing made in Kinston..."
Business,"In blasting new overtime rules that take effect Monday, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards says he can #39;t understand why the Bush administration wants to undermine a system that rewards workers who toil long hours."
Business,"Richard Rohmer, a friend of Conrad Black and director of Black #39;s holding company, Hollinger Inc., may resign from the board as early as next week because he #39;s tired of dealing with complex "
Business,"NEW YORK Aug. 19, 2004 - Offering more evidence that the nation #39;s economic recovery is losing steam, a closely watched gauge of future business activity fell in July for the second consecutive month."
World,NEDLANDS teenager Gemma Ward has scored one of the biggest coups of her short modelling career - the cover of style bible American Vogue.
World,England beat the West Indies by 10 wickets to seal a 4-0 series whitewash.
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- A new painkiller, one of the family of COX-2 inhibitors, appears to be as safe as certain other drugs when it comes to cardiac effects.    And it's safer than other drugs that can cause gastrointestinal complications, new research contends..."
Sci/Tech,"The effects of behavior modification programs designed to encourage physical activity last for at least three months after completion of such programs, says a new report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)."
Sci/Tech,"While Google Inc. (GOOG) made some well publicized mistakes leading up to its initial public offering, the IPO still brought in \$1.1 billion for the company and more than \$450 million for its founders and initial investors. But was the company's unique Dutch auction system successful enough for other companies to follow Google's lead?"
Business,"A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday gave United Airlines another 30 days to come up with a restructuring plan, but he warned the airline and its warring unions "
Business,"John Souza, a volunteer with the Boone County chapter of the American Red Cross, is the second Columbia resident to join efforts to assist people who were affected by Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley."
Business,"year Treasury notes finished for a second week at the highest since April, on speculation record oil prices will hinder economic growth, prompting the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of interest rate increases."
Business,"More than 300,000 people participated in a lottery on Thursday for 3,000 well-paying longshore jobs at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, where shipping volumes are booming, a Pacific Maritime Association spokesman said."
Sports,"DURBAN, South Africa -- South Africa beat Australia 23-19 to regain the Tri-nations title after a five-year break. Percy Montgomery and wing Breyton Paulse received yellow cards which put the Springboks under "
Sports,"Abby Wambach will never score an easier goal. From 1 foot away, she tapped the ball into the net and put the United States into the Olympic semifinals."
World," RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco's navy arrested 64 Moroccans  trying to reach Spain illegally on a rubber speed boat,  official news agency MAP said on Saturday."
Business,"One of Googles earliest features was a simple button beneath its search box that reads Im feeling lucky. The intention is for info-hungry masses to enter search terms, click on the lucky button and, voila, land on precisely the web page "
Business,Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday urged his opponents to recognize his recall referendum victory and pledged dialogue even with his  quot;most bitter enemies 
Business,"Your name is synonymous with searching the Internet, and you #39;ve just raised roughly \$1.7 billion from investors by going public."
Sports,"and he has said it in London, said it in Zurich and already said it here in Athens - he only had to turn up to retain his Olympic 100 metres title."
World,"KHARTOUM, Aug 21 (AFP) - Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail Saturday dimissed a UN warning that some 30,000 people displaced by the civil war in Darfur were poised to join a mounting exodus to neighbouring Chad."
Business,"CARACAS The Venezuelan electoral authorities on Thursday conducted a random audit of the referendum that confirmed President Hugo Chvez #39;s mandate, but the opposition rejected it and said the vote was a fraud."
Business,"resident Bush will chalk up a victory on a contentious labor issue on Monday, but Democrats intend to work overtime to make him pay a political price."
World," U.S. troops clashed with Shi'ite militiamen in Najaf on Saturday, interrupting a day of relative calm in the holy city with the sound of mortar, rocket propelled grenade and machinegun fire, witnesses said."
World, Britain's defending Olympic Games heptathlon champion Denise Lewis withdrew from the event after the fifth discipline.
World, Sudan has pledged an open mind going into peace talks with rebels from the war ravaged western Darfur region and is apparently seeking to use accords it signed with southern fighters as a model to settle the conflict.
World," NAJAF (Reuters) - U.S. troops clashed with Shi'ite  militiamen in Najaf on Saturday, interrupting a day of relative  calm in the holy city with the sound of mortar,  rocket-propelled grenade and machinegun fire, witnesses said."
Business,Even a big first-day jump in shares of Google (GOOG) couldn #39;t quiet debate over whether the Internet search engine #39;s contentious auction was a hit or a flop.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s that time of year again, when normally affable, outgoing people abandon their families for hours at a time to stare enraptured at their TV screens."
Sci/Tech,"More than half of all US residential Internet users reached the Web via fast broadband connections in July, outpacing use of slower, dial-up connections for the first time "
Sci/Tech,"A global oversupply of large-sized liquid crystal displays (LCDs) is forecast to peak in the third quarter of this year, but it will balance out by the fourth quarter, a US-based research firm said on Friday."
Sports,"The biggest applause at Olympic Stadium yesterday, the first day of athletics competition, didnt come for Greek heptathlete Aryiro Strataki or triple jumper Hristos Meletoglou "
Sports,Greek police found nutritional supplements containing banned stimulants and steroids in a raid on premises used by the sprint coach at the centre of the Athens Olympics 
Sports,"LONDON : England international defender Jonathan Woodgate, Real Madrid #39;s new recruit from Newcastle, will be out of action for a month but that did not deter the Spanish giants from signing him."
Sports,ATHENS : America #39;s 100 metres sprint stars threw down the gauntlet at the Olympics but their Carribean rivals replied with a double salvo of their own to give the blue riband event an added edge.
Sports,Villarreal have completed the signing of Manchester United misfit Diego Forlan on a five-year deal. The Uruguayan hit-man never convinced during his time at Old Trafford following a 7.
Sports,A SECOND-HALF Springbok blitz gave South Africa their first Tri-Nations rugby title in six years with a win over Australia at Kings Park.
World,"KHARTOUM, August 21 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - Eight days before the expiry of the UN Security Council deadline on Darfur, Sudan said it would disarm militias in the troubled area gradually, and signed a deal with the United Nations saying it "
World,New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today virtually took a back seat at the AICC session which saw many delegates hailing Rahul Gandhi as the future leader with not so subtle hints.
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Sports, Will Tyrone Willingham be the next Ara Parseghian or the next Bob Davie?
World," Paul Hamm's gold medal just lost its luster. A scoring mistake at the all around gymnastics final cost South Korea's Yang Tae young the gold that ended up going to Hamm, the International Gymnastics Federation ruled Saturday..."
World, Michael Phelps doesn't mind making history while sitting in the stands. The man who dominated the attention at the Olympic pool gave up a coveted spot on the 400 meter medley relay team to Ian Crocker...
World," Militants loyal to firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr remained in control of a revered Shiite shrine at the center of the crisis in Najaf on Saturday, as they bickered with top Shiite religious leaders over how to hand the holy site over.    As the standoff dragged on, heavy clashes broke out for about 45 minutes near the cemetery and the Old City on Saturday afternoon between al Sadr's militiamen and U.S..."
Business,"Oil prices surged closer to \$50 a barrel after hitting yet another record high in the US yesterday, as confusion reigned over the fate of Najaf, sparking fresh fears about Iraq #39;s oil supplies."
Business,The \$7.2 billion sale of The Rouse Co. marks the end of a fiercely independent real estate and shopping mall company that oversaw America #39;s 20th Century migration from 
Business,"In an unprecedented overhaul of the nations overtime pay rules, the Bush administration is delivering to its business allies an election-year plum theyve sought for decades."
Business,"The Lemon Bay Manta Rays were not going to let a hurricane get in the way of football. On Friday, they headed to the practice field for the first time in eight "
Business,"New Delhi, August 21 (NNN): An indefinite nationwide strike of truckers protesting against the imposition of service tax on Saturday evoked mixed response with a section of transporters in Karnataka and Tamilnadu staying away from the protest."
Sci/Tech,"Demolition of the 1927 span of the Carquinez Bridge, projected by Caltrans engineers to cost \$16 million, will likely climb to about \$35 million, according to a Bechtel Corp."
Sci/Tech,"FORT MYERS, Fla. - A federal judge Friday revoked a permit to develop a limestone mine amid 6,000 acres of habitat that could be used by the endangered Florida panther."
Sci/Tech,"Moscow, Aug 21 (VNA) - Russian Roskosmos space agency will help Malaysia build a space and satellite controlling centre and will help develop Malaysia #39;s space programme, said Russian Federal Space Agency head Anatoly Perminov while meeting his Malaysian "
Sports,British rower Matthew Pinsent won a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal when Team GB #39;s coxless fours crew triumphed in Greece.
Sports,"The fireworks shot out from the top of the Olympic Stadium, the grand finale of the Opening Ceremonies lighting up the Athens sky."
Sports,Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan signed with Villareal in order to obtain regular playing time. The Uruguay international was unveiled with the Spanish outfit on Saturday after passing a medical.
Sports,"The US Women #39;s National Team did not string together a complete 90 minutes of soccer in beating Japan 2-1 in its Olympic quarterfinal on Friday, however, it was the side #39;s finest performance of the tournament so far."
World,"Najaf, Iraq - Militants loyal to firebrand Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr remained in control of a revered shrine at the centre of the crisis in Najaf on Saturday as they bickered with top Shia leaders over how to hand the holy site over."
World,Rwanda will defend its people if armed extremists based in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) cross the border into the country to carry out similar attacks 
World,"China invoked late leader Deng Xiaoping on Saturday in its campaign to recover Taiwan, lauding his proposal to recover the island by a  quot;one country, two systems quot; formula but saying he never gave up the threat of force."
World," An audit done by international observers has confirmed that President Hugo Chavez beat a recall referendum and that the vote was fair, an electoral council official said on Saturday."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - An audit done by  international observers has confirmed that President Hugo  Chavez beat a recall referendum and that the vote was fair, an  electoral council official said on Saturday."
World,Private insurers have told the Bush administration that they will not expand their role in Medicare if they have to serve large multistate regions.
World,"In a desperate move to save an infant, doctors sought a device they had never tried before: a miniaturized pump called the Berlin Heart."
Business,NEW DELHI: Over three million trucks went off the Indian roads on Saturday as truckers launched their indefinite nationwide strike to protest against the imposition of a service tax on transport booking agents.
Sci/Tech,"PLANOTexas - The traps are out as a Plano family waits to see if a bobcat #39;s kittens take the bait. The mother bobcat was captured Wednesday, and one of three kittens was captured Friday morning."
Sci/Tech,Linux supplier Lindows has announced it has called a halt to the initial public offering of its common stock after filing for registration in April.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - For the second straight day a Briton captured gold at the Olympic Velodrome. Bradley Wiggins won the men #39;s individual 4,000-meter pursuit Saturday, one day after teammate "
World,"Residents of the northern Bavarian town of Wunsiedel temporarily stopped a neo-Nazi march to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the death of Rudolf Hess, Hitler #39;s deputy, who had been jailed for life in 1946."
Sports," It was only the second round of the 100 meters, yet the world's top sprinters already were playing a lightning quick game of ""Can You Top This?"" Five men broke 10 seconds Saturday, with Shawn Crawford's time of 9.89 the best of the round. And several top competitors slowed before the end, which means there could be some incredibly fast times in the semifinals and final Sunday night."
Sports," Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, less than two weeks after a U.S. judge ordered his arrest for failing to pay child support."
World," Governments throughout Mexico and Central America are on alert as evidence grows that al Qaida members are traveling in the region and looking for recruits to carry out attacks in Latin America   the potential last frontier for international terrorism.    The territory could be a perfect staging ground for Osama bin Laden's militants, with homegrown rebel groups, drug and people smugglers, and corrupt governments..."
World,"IRAKLION, Greece - The Iraqi soccer team is one victory away from an improbable trip to the podium. Emad Mohammed's 12-yard bicycle kick in the 64th minute gave Iraq a 1-0 victory over Australia in the quarterfinals Saturday, putting the invaded, war-torn country in position to compete for only its second Olympic medal in the nation's history..."
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s three-year effort to bring some genuine star dust back to Earth is set for a dramatic finale Sept. 8 when Hollywood helicopter pilots will attempt a midair retrieval of a descending space capsule.
Sci/Tech,By edu h. lopez. Network Appliance (NetApp) has unveiled its strategy for the Philippine market as it strengthens its strategic partnership with Oracle and VERITAS.
Sci/Tech,"Just over half of US Internet users now connect through broadband, according to a new survey. Nielsen/Netratings reports that in July, 51 percent of Internet users had DSL, cable, or other fast "
Sports,"Four days after the competition was held, France was finally awarded a gold medal Saturday in the Olympic equestrian three-day team event."
Sports," quot;I #39;m going to a club with a lot of history and a great present, quot; Alonso told a press conference here in the presence of Real Sociedad president Jose Luis Astiarzan."
Sports,"Britain #39;s Bradley Wiggins won the gold medal in men #39;s individual pursuit Saturday, finishing the 4,000-meter final in 4:16."
World,"The Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr remained in control of a holy shrine here on Saturday in defiance of the Iraqi government, even as his aides said they were making "
World,"At least 14 people were killed and over 200 injured, as a series of bombs and grenades exploded through a rally here organized by the main opposition the Awami League Saturday "
World,"JERUSALEM Aug. 19, 2004 - Embattled leaders Ariel Sharon and Yasser Arafat rebuffed demands from their backers Thursday, holding steadfast to positions posing great political risk: Sharon insisted he will "
Sports, American swimmer Michael Phelps won an  Olympic record equaling eighth medal at the Athens Games when  the U.S. team took gold in the men's 4x100 meters medley relay  Saturday.
World,"Republicans also said they would seek to turn any disruptions at the convention to their advantage, by portraying protests as Democratic-sanctioned displays of disrespect for a sitting president."
World,"Newspapers across the country have been engaging in discussions about whether their current rosters of comics are a luxury, given the current dreary economics of the newspaper business."
Business,"When you are flying out of Lambert Field, 66-year-old Norma J. Oermann has some simple advice. Avoid Chicago #39;s O #39;Hare airport at all cost."
Sci/Tech,Execs postponed their IPO after Google backed off previous estimates of how much it would charge for its own IPO. By Larry Greenemeier.
Sports,"  It #39;s always a pleasure watching masters of their craft at work, and such a moment occurred Friday night on the first full day of Olympic track and field competition when men with long distance motors lined up for the final of the 10,000 meters."
Sports,"THEY do not approach their subjects wearing lab coats to indicate a) they work behind the Clinique counter at Saks, or b) they test for drug cheats at the Olympics."
Sports,Australia #39;s Grant Hackett has won the 1500 metres freestyle at the Athens Olympics to become just the fourth man to win the race twice at the Olympics.
Sports," United States sprinters Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and Maurice Greene advanced to the semifinals of the men #39;s 100 meter race on Saturday."
Sports," Petria Thomas overtook Jenny Thompson on the third leg of the Olympic women's 400 meter medley relay Saturday night, helping Australia upset the United States in world record time."
Sports," Iraq's footballers extended their  fairytale run at the Athens Olympics Saturday, beating  Australia 1 0 to reach the semi finals of the men's tournament."
Sports,"American golfer Stewart Cink has the lead after completing the rain-delayed second round of the World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational tournament in Akron, Ohio."
Sports,The International Gymnastics Federation opened an investigation Friday morning into the scoring of the men #39;s all-around competition.
Sports,"Leslie Law tonight became Great Britain #39;s first eventing gold medallist since 1972 - without leaving his Hereford home. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the combined British, French and American "
Sports,"Woodgate, 24, has passed a stringent medical in the Spanish capital and will today sign a four-year deal - with the option of an extra year - at the Bernabeu following his 15."
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 17. - World No 1 Justine Henin-Hardenne, sidelined for 11 weeks by a debilitating virus, swept into the third round of the Olympic tennis tournament today with a straight sets win over Maria Vento-Kabchi of Venezuela."
Sports,South Africa held off Australia 23-19 in a dramatic finale and won the Tri-Nations rugby title for the first time since 1998 on Saturday at King #39;s Park.
World,"In Bangladesh, a series of explosions at an opposition party rally, where a former prime minister was speaking, killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens of others."
World,"Georgia said on Friday its troops had withdrawn after seizing strategic ground in a rebel territory, in a move sure to be welcomed by Washington alarmed at a drift toward war in an economically vital region."
Business," Benjamin Franklin, that annoying know it all, famously said,  quot;Never put off until tomorrow that which you can do today."
Sports,"Olympic events involving athletes and coaches with connections to Michigan. All listed are on Team USA unless otherwise indicated: Andre Dirrell of Flint advanced into the boxing quarterfinals, needing "
World,"At least 12 people were killed and 100 wounded in a bomb attack on Saturday on an opposition rally in Bangladesh #39;s capital, police and witnesses said."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   At least 200 people paid their final respects Saturday to Frank Cotroni, the reputed head of the Montreal Mafia who died of cancer at the age of 72."
World," Paul Hamm's gold medal just lost its luster. A scoring mistake at the all around gymnastics final cost South Korea's Yang Tae young the gold that ended up going to Hamm, the International Gymnastics Federation ruled Saturday..."
Sports,GREECE #39;S first Athens medallist Leonidas Sampanis today denied taking banned substances despite testing positive for the male hormone testosterone.
Sports,Australia #39;s hopes of an Olympic Games men #39;s basketball quarter-final berth slumped with a heart-breaking 87-82 loss to Puerto Rico.
Sports,"Steve Harmison has become the first England bowler for more than two decades to lead the Test rankings. Harmison, who took 17 wickets in the series win over West Indies, has topped the PWC Ratings."
World,"A series of bombs have exploded at an opposition rally in Bangladesh #39;s capital, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds, witnesses and news reports have said."
World,Suspected Maoist rebels shot and wounded a policeman and detonated two powerful bombs in Katmandu on Friday to reinforce a blockade of the Nepali capital to press for the release of jailed guerrillas.
World,Venezuela's electoral officials say an audit of the vote on President Hugo Chavez's rule shows it was fair.
Business,"Despite rising oil prices, US stocks this week had their biggest rally since October, as investors reacted to some positive economic indicators, the easing of tensions in Iraq and "
World,"DHAKA, Bangladesh Aug. 21, 2004 - A series of bombs exploded as a top Bangladeshi opposition leader was speaking at a rally from atop a truck Saturday, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds, witnesses and news reports said."
World," Pakistan has arrested up to six people, including an Egyptian national, suspected of planning major attacks in the capital Islamabad, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday."
Business,The U.S. dollar sank to a new all-time low against the euro Tuesday as a mini-rally in the U.S. currency sputtered out.
Sports,"The United States wins the men's 400-meter medley relay in world-record time Saturday night, giving Michael Phelps his record eighth medal of the Athens Olympics."
Business,"Even if you never fly through Chicago, your plane may end up delayed because of congestion at the O #39;Hare Airport. Delays there cause a ripple effect through the country #39;s entire air-traffic system."
Sci/Tech,"Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. (CVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it would offer the world #39;s first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures."
Sports,"South Africa skipper John Smit paid tribute to his team #39;s resilience after the 23-19 victory over Australia, which won them the 2004 Tri-Nations."
Sports,"Australia set a world record in the women #39;s 400-meter medley relay at the Olympics, as Giaan Rooney, Leisel Jones, Petria Thomas and Jodie Henry covered the distance in 3 minutes, 57."
Sports,"Their times were fast. So were their exits. American cyclists were simply overmatched on the speedy Olympic velodrome Saturday, all getting bounced in the preliminaries."
World,"Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said today."
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to counting, a remote Amazonian tribespeople have been found to be lost for words. Researchers discovered the Piraha tribe of Brazil, with a population of 200, have no words beyond one, two and many."
Sports,"Former Irish soccer stars to play with Team USA in Monday #39;s semifinals vs. Germany (Aug. 23, 10:00 am South Bend time on MSNBC); Gonzalez and Mexico fall to Brazil in quarterfinals."
World,An aide to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says Iraqi kidnappers have lifted their death threat on a US journalist. The aide says he has spoken to mediators who say they #39;re working out a way to have Micah Garen of New York released.
World,"Nazi groups held counter demonstrations, some holding banners proclaiming  quot;Neo Nazis are a joke quot;. Hess was found hanged in his prison cell in the Spandau district of Berlin in 1987."
Sports, The United States broke the world record  to win the men's 4x100 meters medley relay at the Athens  Olympics Saturday and allow Michael Phelps to match Soviet  gymnast Alexander Dityatin's 1980 record for the most medals at  one Games.
Sports, Sarunas Jasikevicius went on a shooting  spree in the last three minutes of play to lift Lithuania to a  94 90 victory over the United States in the men's Olympic  basketball tournament Saturday.
World, A man who heckled President Bush at a political rally was fired from his job at an advertising and design company for offending a client who provided tickets to the event.
Sports," The United States and Australia set  world records in the men's and women's 4x100 medley relay races  on Saturday, the final day of swimming competition at the  Athens 2004 Olympics."
Sports," By Ossian Shine  ATHENS (Reuters) - Justine Henin-Hardenne blasted her way to  Olympic gold Saturday, beating Amelie Mauresmo 6-3, 6-3 in a  clash of the world's top two players."
World," The United States won the men's 400 meter medley relay in world record time Saturday night, giving Michael Phelps his record eighth medal of the Athens Olympics without him getting into the pool. Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen, Ian Crocker and Jason Lezak won in 3 minutes, 30.68 seconds, lowering the old mark of 3:31.54 set by the Americans at last year's world championships in Barcelona, Spain..."
World," Redemption came from the perfect spot   the 3 point line   for Sarunas Jasikevicius. The Lithuanian guard, whose off target 3 pointer kept his team from pulling off the biggest upset of the Sydney Olympics, didn't miss when it counted Saturday night against the Americans in a thrilling 94 90 victory..."
Sports,"Sarunas Jasikevicius shoots Lithuania's men's basketball team to a 94-90 victory over the United States on Saturday, America's second loss of the Athens Games."
Business,Trucks parked at Yashwanthpur in Bangalore on Saturday following the indefinite strike called by the All-India Motor Transport Congress.
Sports,Hardenne staged one of the greatest comebacks of her career to fight back from 5 1 down in the final set and beat French Open champion Anastasia Myskina 
World,"PAKISTANI security agencies have arrested nearly a dozen al-Qaeda-linked terror suspects who allegedly plotted to attack key sites including military headquarters, the US embassy and parliament."
Sports," TCU helped change the Bowl Championship Series, even though its season ended at home. The Horned Frogs won their first 10 games last season, and reached sixth in the BCS standings, the highest ranking for a team not in one of the BCS conferences. A loss at Southern Miss ended TCU's bid of becoming the first BCS outsider to break into a big money bowl game. That also cost the Frogs the Conference USA title and sent them to the inaugural Fort Worth Bowl."
Sports, Sarunas Jasikevicius went on a shooting  spree in the last three minutes of play to lift Lithuania to a  94 90 victory over the United States in the men's Olympic  basketball tournament Saturday.
World," A federal judge has sided with Rep. John Boehner, R Ohio, in his six year old lawsuit against Rep. James McDermott, D Wash., over an illegally recorded phone call."
Sports,"The U.S. men's basketball team lost to Lithuania, 94-90, today at the Olympic Games."
Sci/Tech,"11=2. Mathematics doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even 11 would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha tribe of the Amazon."
Sports,"New Zealand #39;s Sarah Ulmer dealt her rivals a heavy psychogical blow today, reclaiming her individual pursuit world record in magnificent fashion at a sweltering Olympic Velodrome here today."
World,"Pakistan has arrested up to six people, including an Egyptian national, suspected of planning major attacks in the capital Islamabad, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday."
World," Iraqis, weary of violence and  deprivation, erupted in wild celebration Saturday after their  national soccer team beat Australia 1 0 in the Athens Games."
World,"German police detain 110 people at a march to mark the death of Adolf Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess."
Sci/Tech,Subscribers to Moveon.org #39;s mailing lists may have found their interest in the anti-Bush political site a matter of public record.
Sports,The world number one broke a jittery Mauresmo twice to take the opening set and the Frenchwoman failed to get a foot-hold in the second set.
Sports,Paul Hamm thought his fantastic finish was too good to be true. Maybe he was right. The International Gymnastics Federation ruled Saturday that Yang Tae-young was unfairly docked 
Business,"The WPP Group, the world #39;s second-largest advertising and marketing company, reported on Friday that profit for the first half of the year rose 11 percent, providing further "
Sports," The United States and Australia set  world records in the men's and women's 4x100 medley relay races  Saturday, the final day of swimming competition at the Athens  2004 Olympics."
World," Pakistan has arrested up to 10 al  Qaeda suspects, including two Egyptians, suspected of planning  major suicide attacks against the government and the U.S.  embassy earlier this month, ministers said Saturday."
World," Michael Phelps had a front row seat at the pool, and made Olympic history without ever getting wet. Decked out in a white shirt, khaki shorts and flip flops, Phelps led cheers and waved an American flag while his teammates did all the work in the 400 meter individual medley Saturday night..."
World," John Kerry's Vietnam War service records run to multiple medal commendations and a notation of ""conspicuous gallantry"" in combat. President Bush's file tracks the stateside career of a National Guard test pilot..."
World, Paul Hamm thought his fantastic finish was too good to be true. Maybe he was right...
Business,The Carter Center and the Organization of American States said an audit of returns from Sunday #39;s recall vote won by President Hugo Chavez found no evidence of irregularities.
Business,"In Saturday radio address, VP candidate says measure curtails pay at a time workers need it. ATLANTA (CNN) - Calling to mind his days unloading tractor trailers during the summer, Sen. John Edwards blasted "
Sports,It #39;s safe to say Justine Henin-Hardenne is back on top of her game. She #39;s healthy for the first time in months - and has a gold medal to prove it.
Sports,Barring a miracle tomorrow Colin Montgomerie will now need a wild card to be part of Europe #39;s bid to retain the Ryder Cup next month.
Sports,"Singh ended the five-year reign of Tiger Woods as world number one in September, defeating Woods in a man-to-man duel for the Deutche Bank Championship title to confirm his supremacy."
World," CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - The Bush administration  signaled on Saturday that it may accept limited growth within  existing Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a shift that  could help embattled Prime Minister Ariel Sharon."
Business,Flight reductions announced Wednesday by 16 major airlines serving ChicagosOHare International Airport are expected to improve nationwide on-time performance but 
Business,"With the All India Motor Transport Congress rejecting the government #39;s last-minute bid for a negotiated settlement, truck owners have gone on an indefinite strike demanding the scrapping of service tax."
World,"In a much-noted speech last week, Israels Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ostensibly made a dramatic reversal in course. But I am wondering whether to take his shift at face value."
World," A stream of red tracer bullets cut through the night sky amid a hail of celebratory gunfire as Iraqis, exhausted from war and unending violence, celebrated their national soccer team's startling 1 0 victory over Australia in the Olympic quarterfinal."
World, The Sudanese government signed an agreement with the U.N. migration agency Saturday to ensure that more than 1 million people displaced by violence in the western region of Darfur can voluntarily return home  #151; but cannot be forced to do so.
World," Amid signs that the economy is cooling, President Bush is showcasing initiatives for a second term under the banner of an ""ownership society"" in hopes of bolstering his economic stewardship credentials."
Sports," Iraq's footballers beat Australia 1 0  Saturday to reach the semifinals of the Olympic men's  tournament, triggering celebratory gunfire in their  violence racked country."
World," Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry's efforts to refute charges that he embellished his Vietnam War record got a boost, as a fellow veteran said some of the accusations were untrue."
Sports,"Larry Brown's squad could not hold back a deep and talented Lithuanian team, losing, 94-90, to fall to 2-2 in the preliminary round at the Olympics."
Sports,Yuliya Nesterenko ends two decades of American dominance in the 100 meters with a closing surge to catch Lauryn Williams.
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open a touch  higher  on Tuesday, with Wall Street welcoming a slip in oil  prices and a report of a possible  $24 billion takeover of  cardiovascular device maker Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A> by Johnson    Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A>."
World, Hungary's ruling Socialist Party approved two alternative candidates to replace outgoing prime minister Peter Medgyessy who resigned after a row with his liberal coalition partners.
Business,"State officials say the statewide slowdown caused by Hurricane Charley, with estimated losses of \$20 billion, will probably last no more than a month or two."
Business,"NEW DELHI, Aug. 21. - The indefinite nationwide strike by truck operators against imposition of service tax evoked a mixed response on the first day of the stir today even as government appeared unwilling "
Sports,"Matthew Pinsents coxless four team, sailor Ben Ainslie and cyclist Bradley Wiggins all struck gold on a day to remember for Team GB at the Olympics in Athens."
World,Sudan #39;s foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael stressed yesterday that his country #39;s government is confident it will convince the UN Security Council of the progress it had attained in Darfur.
World,Over a dozen people were killed and nearly 300 injured in a bomb and grenade attack on a public rally in the heart of the city that was being addressed by Awami League leader and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Business,"Pilots for US Airways are continuing to negotiate this weekend over the Arlington airline #39;s demand for a 16.5 percent pay cut, despite a warning from management that negotiations should have concluded yesterday."
Business,"  Given that its chairman owns a large stake of a video game company, media giant Viacom Inc. has appointed a three person committee to evaluate dealings in the video game arena and protect against potential conflicts of interest."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft this week began distributing its latest update to the Windows XP operating system to home users through its Automatic Updates feature.
Sci/Tech,"After a tedious crawl across the desert floor and a slow, energy-strapped hike up hills, the Mars rover Spirit has finally rewarded scientists with tantalizing "
Sci/Tech,"Online retail sales continue to show significant growth, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Commerce."
Sports,"Kenenisa Bekele used a breathtaking final 400 meters late Friday to claim the Olympic 10,000-meter throne previously occupied by his Ethiopian countryman, Haile Gebrselassie."
Sports,"After sweeping through his first two opponents, Lleyton Hewitt finally found a challenge at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. And it almost took the No."
Sports,Greece avoided any suspense about whether it would advance by taking an 18-point halftime lead on the way to an 88-56 victory over Angola on Saturday night.
Sports,Yuliya Nesterenko of Belarus sped to an unexpected victory in the women #39;s 100 meter final at the Athens Olympics Saturday. The high-striding Belarussian clocked 10.
Sports,"LONDON, Aug. 21. - England beat the West Indies by 10 wickets on the third day of the fourth and final Test at the Oval, here today giving them a 4-0 sweep."
World," At least six people were killed and more than 200 injured in a series of bomb blasts at a meeting of the main opposition Awami League in the capital on Saturday, witnesses and news reports said."
World, A Chicago Tribune editor who was on the Vietnam mission for which John Kerry received the Silver Star is backing up Kerry's account of the incident.
Sports, The United States crashed to its second  defeat in the Olympic men's basketball tournament Saturday when  a late shooting spree by Sarunas Jasikevicius propelled  Lithuania to a 94 90 victory.
Sports, Michael Phelps got his eighth medal at  the Athens Olympics Saturday without even getting wet when the  United States broke the world record in the men's 4x100 meters  medley relay.
World,"A 22-year-old French woman was killed while walking home after missing her bus stop, police believe."
World," In a high stakes drama of legal gamesmanship, prosecutors and defense lawyers in the Michael Jackson child molestation case are battling over still secret evidence that might make or break the case against the pop star..."
World," Amid signs that the economy is cooling, President Bush is showcasing initiatives for a second term under the banner of an ""ownership society"" in hopes of bolstering his economic stewardship credentials.    His platform includes initiatives to help people buy homes, start businesses, hone job skills and set up tax free retirement and health care accounts   plus a still unspecified tax code overhaul..."
World, The U.S. men's basketball team endured another brutal loss...
Sci/Tech,"\\At work we're mostly an OSS shop.  Partly because I have a strong bias towards\OSS but cost, reliability, security, etc are all leading factors.\\For the last several months now I've been in an interesting position to prove\the benefits of OSS in a real-world environment.\\We've had to extend a number of OSS tools to fit into our production\environment.  These are significant additions and non-trivial.\\Open Source allows you to STAND on the shoulders of gods.  For example we've\been having a problem with the Jakarta DBCP  connection pool.  It was running\out of connections in highly threaded environments and is slow.  Certainly\slower than would be necessary.\\Long story short.  Last night  ...\\"
Business,"An audit of Venezuela #39;s recall referendum has confirmed that President Hugo Chvez won fairly and found no evidence to support fraud charges, observers and electoral council officials said Saturday."
Business,"One week after Hurricane Charley chewed a path from Punta Gorda to Daytona Beach, Gov. Jeb Bush promises to to use state resources to help schools damaged or destroyed by the storm to reopen quickly."
Business,"India #39;s three million truck drivers started a strike today to protest a planned tax on cargo transportation by road, prompting local units of Honda Motor Co."
Sci/Tech,"EA #39;s newest version of top title sells 1.3 million copies in first week, holding off competition. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -  quot;Madden NFL 2005, quot; the latest version of Electronic Arts Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Digital disposable cameras are debuting in about 1,000 CVS stores across the nation, the retail chain said Thursday. The one-time-use cameras, which feature a color preview screen, have 25 pictures and are priced at \$19."
Sports,"Stewart Cink leads the NEC Invitational World Golf Championships as he nears the end of the third round. Cink is 10 under after 16 holes, just two shots clear of David Toms, eight under after 17 holes."
World,"Several explosions ripped through a Bangladeshi opposition party rally here on Saturday, killing at least 9 people and wounding as "
World,Conflict seems to have become a way of life for Sudan that has struggled to find peace and stability since its independence in 1956.
World,Labor Party Chair Shimon Peres is facing growing opposition from his party over his decision to continue coalition talks with Likud despite the Likud convention #39;s resolution last week against bringing Labor into the government.
World," Up to seven people were killed in an attack on a police station in Grozny, the capital of the Russian breakaway republic of Chechnya, a report quoting officials said."
Sports," Lithuanian sharpshooter Sarunas Jasikevicius, snubbed by the National Basketball Association, made the most of his second chance to deliver a dagger into the hearts of a United States Olympic team of NBA talent."
Sports, Bruce Fleisher parlayed eight birdies into a tournament low 65 Saturday and cruised to a 3 shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic.
Sports, The United States crashed to its second  defeat in the Olympic men's basketball tournament Saturday when  a late shooting spree by Sarunas Jasikevicius propelled  Lithuania to a 94 90 victory.
World," U.S. forces appeared to keep Sh'ite  militants guessing in the city of Najaf overnight, firing off  sporadic rounds as a military aircraft flew overhead."
Business,Chile #39;s former dictator Augusto Pinochet reportedly is the target of an investigation in his homeland probing up US bank accounts controlled by the ex-president.
Business,"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday threw his support behind a bill to dramatically increase the number of California homes using solar power, reviving a legislative effort that seemed all but dead last week."
Sports," The Australian women and American men ended the swimming competition at the Athens 2004 Olympics Games in style Saturday, both breaking world records in the 4x100 meter medley relays."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins have agreed to trade defensive end Adewale Ogunleye to the Chicago Bears for wide receiver Marty Booker and a 2005 third-round pick, if agent Drew Rosenhaus can work out a new contract for Ogunleye by 7 pm Saturday, according to a "
World,"Description: US forces clash again in Najaf with fighters loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Efforts by the Iraqi government to reach a disarmament deal with Sadr are at an impasse, and his forces continue to hold the Imam Ali shrine."
World,"Gunmen attacked a police station and voting centres in Russia #39;s war-torn Chechnya, killing at least 11 people, Interfax news agency said on Saturday."
Sports, Yuliya Nesterenko of Belarus sped to an  unexpected victory in the women's 100 meter final at the Athens  Olympics Saturday.
World,"CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A man who heckled President Bush at a political rally was fired from his job at an advertising and design company for offending a client who provided tickets to the event..."
Business,"Innovative Solutions quot;, promises the Riggs Bank slogan emblazoned across the home page of its website.  quot;For over 165 years we #39;ve been developing innovative, custom-tailored solutions to improve the lives of our customers."
Sports,A grand judging goof at the Athens Olympics cheapened American gymnast Paul Hamm #39;s historic gold and gave South Korea another good reason to cry robbery at the games.
Sports,"Matthew Pinsent was hailed as the new superman of British sport yesterday, after winning gold at his fourth consecutive Olympic Games."
World,"Malaysian officials on Saturday were testing three people who fell ill in a village hit by the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, after international health officials warned that the virus appeared to be entrenched in parts of "
Business," Kroger Co. , the top U.S. grocer, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 29 percent as it kept a tight rein on expenses and sales rebounded."
World, Strong blasts were heard in the  besieged city of Najaf early Sunday as U.S. military planes  unleashed cannon and howitzer fire and a heavy firefight  erupted.
Sports,Manny Ramirez homered and drove in five runs as the Red Sox earned their fifth straight victory.
World,"Somalia's first parliament for 13 years is expected to be sworn in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Sunday."
Business,"CARACAS, VENEZUELA - An audit of ballots from 150 voting stations has confirmed that President Hugo Chavez won last week #39;s recall referendum, reported the Organization of American States Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"THEY are becoming increasingly popular because they are cheap. However, before you rush off to buy an Internet phone or Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone, you should know that they are "
Sci/Tech,"A piece of the Sun is set to fall to Earth and be captured by Hollywood stunt pilots in a tricky mid-air manoeuvre, NASA announced on Thursday."
Sports," quot;We #39;re going to have a party, quot; Maurice Greene said Saturday, looking forward to Sunday #39;s final in the Olympic men #39;s 100-meter dash."
Sports,"SECOND-seed Lleyton Hewitt needed all of his famed tenacity to overcome feisty Frenchman Cyril Saulnier 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5) and reach the semi-finals of the Washington Open."
World,"THE 100th birth anniversary of China #39;s late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, which falls today, has been used by influential party elders to put pressure on former president Jiang Zemin to fully relinquish authority to his successor Hu Jintao."
Sports,"Ron Siler had just taken a beating, and now it seemed like the whole US boxing team was down for the count. Fighters weren #39;t following directions, medal hopes were slipping "
World," Hoaxers imitated the BBC news website on the Internet, including a fake announcement that King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden had been assassinated in Athens while attending the Olympic Games, according to reports."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices paused for breath on Tuesday after a blistering two session rally ran out of steam, though analysts still saw room to the upside given the large short base in the market."
Sports," AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Stewart Cink was on the verge of  his fourth career win after shooting a two-under-par 68 for a  five-shot lead in the third round of the \$7 million NEC  Invitational Saturday."
World," Four sub Saharan Africans trying to  immigrate illegally drowned 20 feet from shore Saturday at the  same Spanish beach where 33 would be immigrants died last week,  state radio said."
Business,"Fly the friendly skies may be United Airlines slogan. But employees of Americas largest carrier wont be so convinced this weekend, on the heels of it filing court documents saying it is likely to scrap its pension plans."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. #39;s (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) chairman said employees must agree to \$800 million in new wage and benefit cuts within 30 days or the airline might be liquidated, the New York Times said on Thursday, citing "
Business,HBOS is said to be in talks with potential financial backers over how to fund an 8bn takeover bid for Abbey National in a move to break up a takeover plan from Spain #39;s Banco Santander Central Hispano.
Sci/Tech,"In a judicial blow to the entertainment industry, a federal appeals court ruled that makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works their users swap online."
Sci/Tech,"adpowers writes  quot;It is official. Google will have its IPO debut at \$85 per share. To quote the article,  #39;At that price, the low end of its recently revised range, Google raised \$1."
Sci/Tech,"Back in the go-go days of the tech boom, there was a lot of talk about fast Internet connections enabling consumers to do all manner of useful and fun things, from online banking to viewing movies online."
Sports,"ATHENS: Taufik Hidayat couldnt stop the tears after winning Indonesias first gold medal of the Athens Olympics. The unheralded Hidayat won the mens badminton title Saturday, beating seventh-seeded "
World," President Bush's nephew, campaigning for overseas votes in Mexico on Saturday, called the federal policy of arming U.S. Border Patrol agents with plastic pellet guns ""reprehensible."""
World, U.S. forces launched a fresh  assault on Shi'ite rebels in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf  on Sunday after talks on transferring control of the mosque at  the center of a two week siege ran into difficulties.
World,"Hit the super-rich with a 50 inheritance tax and allow cuts for the middle class, says a leading think tank."
World," Militants loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr kept their hold on a revered shrine, and clashes flared in Najaf on Saturday, raising fears that a resolution to the crisis in the holy city could collapse amid bickering between Shiite leaders.    An unofficial mediator pleaded with al Sadr to disarm his militants, pull them out of the shrine and disband his militia immediately..."
World," Michael Phelps won another gold medal, this time wearing khaki shorts and flip flops. From a front row seat at the Olympic pool, Phelps watched his teammates do all the work in the 400 meter medley relay Saturday night..."
World," The United States men's basketball team endured another brutal loss Saturday night. But because Angola is playing even worse than the Americans, the Dream Team is in the quarterfinals of the Athens Games..."
World,"KENNEBUNK, Maine - America's top speed-eater wolfed down 38 lobsters in 12 minutes Saturday to win the World Lobster Eating Contest.    Sonya Thomas, of Alexandria, Va., won \$500 and a trophy belt for her efforts, consuming 9.76 pounds of lobster meat..."
Business,Struggling US Airways (UAIR) has asked its pilots to accept a 16.5 pay cut while giving them the chance to recoup some of the money by flying more.
Business,"Banco Santander would walk away from its 8.2bn offer for Abbey National, the mortgage bank, if a rival bid from one or more UK banks led to a lengthy investigation by the competition authorities."
Sci/Tech,Shares of Google Inc. made their market debut on Thursday and quickly traded up 19 percent at \$101.28. The Web search company #39;s initial public offering priced at \$85 
Sports,"South Africa has defeated Australia in the final match of the rugby Tri Nations series. Africa correspondent Sally Sara reports, the Springboks won 23 to 19 in front of a home crowd in Durban."
Sports,Montreal Expos first baseman Nick Johnson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a broken right cheekbone and is probably out for the rest of the season.
Sports,"Mamaroneck, NY (Sports Network) - Ryan Moore, the medalist in stroke play, dispatched Jeff Overton, 3  amp; 2 in one of Saturday #39;s semifinal matches to reach Sunday #39;s 36-hole final at the US Amateur Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club."
World,"ast week, the Iraqi city of Najaf teetered between hopes for a truce and threats of an all-out government assault to rout the rebel Islamic cleric Moktada al-Sadr."
World,DHAKA: Bangladesh opposition leader and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina had a narrow escape as a powerful blast at a rally of her Awami League party killed 14 people and injured 200 here on Saturday.
World,"Pakistan has arrested at least five al-Qaida-linked terrorists who were plotting suicide attacks on government leaders and the US Embassy, officials announced Saturday."
World,"Several people were killed and a few others wounded when rebels attacked a police station in the capital of Russia #39;s breakaway Chechen republic on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported, citing officials."
World," Britain's army forces are to get their first Muslim chaplain, a defense ministry source was quoted as saying."
World," A 34 year old Indian mother of one has fulfilled her dream to swim seven seas after crossing the Palk Strait dividing India and Sri Lanka in a marathon 14 hour feat, officials said."
Business,"More than 10,000 British Airways staff will be balloted by their unions this week over a last-ditch pay deal that has lifted the threat of bank holiday travel chaos at Heathrow."
Business,"The initial public offering of Google brings to mind one of the great one-liners offered by Clint Eastwood in one of his Dirty Harry films:  quot;Opinions are like a**holes, quot; Harry says."
Business,ANYONE who thought the battle for Marks  amp; Spencer had plumbed the depths of City depravity with its stories of fisticuffs in Baker Street and allegations of interference with mobile phone records may have to draw breath as the banking battle gets serious.
Sci/Tech,THE online music generation will become the legitimate test of the top 20 chart toppers next week when Virgin and BBC Radio One launch shows featuring tracks downloaded from the internet.
Sci/Tech,"The micro-robot weighs a mere 8.6 grams without battery, or 12.3 grams with the battery attached. It measures 13.6 centimeters in diameter and 8.5 centimeters in height."
Sports,"How far do you have to go to win an Olympic title? How about eight titles? If you #39;re Michael Phelps, you would have to go a long way, 70 kilometres in fact, because that is how far the American golden boy of the pool has swum at these Games."
Sports,"Forget those chariots, this was Rowing Boats Of Fire. The heart-stopping, edge-of-the-seat, photo finish victory for the men #39;s coxless four was without a doubt one of the Great British Sporting Moments."
Sports,Shawn Crawford of the United States left the baseball cap at home and no longer needed the showy sunglasses he wore in Saturday morning #39;s first heat.
Sports,"When Percy Montgomery sent his third and last penalty of the afternoon sailing between the uprights to take South Africa out to 23-7 after 63 minutes, it seemed safe to contemplate the remarkable idea that South Africa were to be Tri Nations champions."
Sports,"For the first time in 20 years, an American woman did not win gold in the 100m dash. On Saturday that honor went to Yuliya Nesterenko of Belarus."
Sports,Shawn Green hit a grand slam in the first inning and a solo homer in the third to lead the Dodgers to a 7-4 victory Saturday against the Atlanta Braves 
World,US forces launched a fresh assault on Shi #39;ite rebels in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf on Sunday after talks on transferring control of the mosque at the center of a two-week siege ran into difficulties.
World,The Sudanese government and the UN migration agency here Saturday signed an agreement ensuring right of return of Darfur displaced.
World,"Four people were wounded on Saturday when two bombs exploded at the tourist localities of Sanjenjo and Baiona, in Galicia, north Spain."
World,Israeli troops spotted a Palestinian in the security zone about 50 meters from the fence separating Gaza from Israel and shot him dead early yesterday.
World,"The Great Lakes region, which has paid Africa #39;s highest price in human lives and destruction from ethnic conflict, could soon be plunged again into wholesale war as a result of the recent massacre of 160 Congolese Tutsis in Burundi by Hutu militias."
World,"IN LIFE he was feared and revered, but in death the father of Chinas 20-year economic miracle and crusher of Tiananmen Square had assumed iconic status."
World,"Last week as Bobby Fischer languished in a detention centre in Japan, his new fiancee announced their impending nuptials. Andrew Alderson reports on the latest twist in the bizarre life "
Business,"British Airways PLC reached a pay accord early Saturday with two unions, averting a planned strike during the Aug. 27-30 holiday weekend by 11,000 baggage handlers and check-in workers."
Sports, Detroit Tigers right hander Jason Johnson left his start Saturday against the Seattle Mariners with a strained left hip.
World, UPDATE 3 Pakistan arrests up to 10 al Qaeda suspects
World, Sen. John Kerry's campaign released a video Saturday comparing the controversy over Kerry's Vietnam service to attacks on John McCain during the 2000 Republican primaries.
Business," The chief executive of McDonald's  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> is recuperating after another surgery, the  world's largest fast food company said on Saturday."
World, Hundreds of local residents and some from across the nation have turned out to provide a vast array of free aid since Hurricane Charley ravaged the area on Aug...
World," Militants loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr kept their hold on a revered shrine, and clashes flared in Najaf on Saturday, raising fears that a resolution to the crisis in the holy city could collapse amid bickering between Shiite leaders.    An unofficial mediator pleaded with al Sadr to disarm his militants, pull them out of the shrine and disband his militia immediately..."
Sports,Manny Ramirez homered and drove in five runs as the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-7 Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt advanced to the finals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Robby Ginepri on Saturday."
Sports,"Quarterback Aaron Polanco took a brutal hit in the back during Navy's scrimmage, symbolizing the Mids' mediocre offensive effort Saturday."
Business,"F you #39;re worried about the nation #39;s energy future, you can take heart in the positions of both major parties #39; presidential candidates."
Sports,"n American Paul Hamm, who become the first American to win the Olympics mens all-around gymnastics title, should not have been awarded the gold, the sports governing body ruled on Saturday."
Sports,Spanish international Vicente Rodriguez struck from a 62nd-minute free kick Saturday to earn Valencia a 1-0 victory over Zaragoza in the first leg of the Spanish Supercup.
Sports, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Troy Walters broke his left arm on the first series of Saturday night's preseason game against the New York Jets.
Sports," The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Maurice ""Mo"" Williams after the Utah Jazz did not match the offer sheet the guard signed on Aug. 6."
Sports, Esteban Loaiza is pitching his way out of the New York Yankees' rotation.
Business," The chief executive of McDonald's  Corp. is recuperating after another surgery, the world's  largest fast food company said on Saturday."
World," Presidential candidate John Kerry may have won a few votes during his tour of neighborhoods devastated by Hurricane Charley, but he said  #151; as any politician must  #151; that strengthening support in a battleground state was not the reason for his visit."
Sci/Tech," It may fall a shade shy of catching thieves red handed, but for farmers fed up with methamphetamine cooks filching their fertilizer, staining them pink will do just fine."
Sports, Nicolas Massu and Fernando Gonzalez won  Chile's first gold medal at an Olympics in a five set tennis  marathon that ended at 2:37 a.m. on Sunday.
World,Paris confirms two French journalists are missing in Iraq as concern grows for the safety of an Italian.
Sports,"Shawn Green hit two home runs Saturday, including a grand slam, to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves."
Sports," Dustan Mohr allowed two runs to score when he dropped a fly ball in the 12th inning, and the New York Mets overcame a shaky return by Tom Glavine and a team record six double plays to beat the San Francisco Giants 11 9 Saturday."
World," Gunmen attacked a police station and  voting centers in Russia's war torn Chechnya, killing at least  11 people, Interfax news agency said Saturday."
Business,"The relationship between President Bush and Wall Street has always been a tangled one, layered with paradox and outright contradiction."
Business,"Seeking to establish the medium as a mass market form of entertainment instead of a niche technology, the game industry has taken the playbook of the movie business."
Business,"HEN investors consider the bond market these days, the low level of interest rates should be more cause for worry than for gratitude."
Sports,Australian Lleyton Hewitt eased into the final of the Washington Classic on Saturday with a 6-3 6-4 victory over fourth-seeded American Robby Ginepri.
Sports,The pressure on IRL IndyCar Series championship leaders Tony Kanaan and Buddy Rice is beginning to increase with the end of the 2004 season just eight weeks -- or five races -- away.
World,At least 12 people were killed and 100 wounded in a bomb attack yesterday on an opposition rally in Bangladesh #39;s capital Dhaka.
World,"On the coast of the Japan Sea, two and a half hours by train from Kyoto, is the quiet fishing village of Mihama. Noted for its harbour and beautiful beaches, it draws tourists from all over the country."
Business," If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay at home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them."
World," Pakistan has arrested at least five al Qaida linked terrorists who were plotting suicide attacks on government leaders and the U.S. Embassy, officials announced Saturday."
Business,An audit of last week #39;s recall vote in Venezuela has found no evidence of fraud in the process that endorsed President Hugo Chavez as leader.
Business,CHICAGO McDonald #39;s President and CEO Charlie Bell is resting comfortably today after undergoing a second colorectal procedure.
World,"Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf is  quot;confused quot; and not a little impatient. India is concerned, and Kashmiris are increasingly pessimistic."
World," Governments throughout Mexico and Central America are on alert as evidence grows that al Qaida members are traveling in the region and looking for recruits to carry out attacks in Latin America   the potential last frontier for international terrorism.    The territory could be a perfect staging ground for Osama bin Laden's militants, with homegrown rebel groups, drug and people smugglers, and corrupt governments..."
Sports,"Missed tackles, penalties and other assorted errors marked Maryland's intrasquad scrimmage Saturday, a dire portent of another slow start."
Sports,Stewart Cink used a 2-under 68 on Saturday to extend his lead at the NEC Invitational to five shots while Tiger Woods and David Toms faded.
Sports,"Carlos Delgado homered and drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Baltimore Orioles their fifth straight loss, 10-4, on Saturday."
Sports, New Orleans quarterback Aaron Brooks tweaked his strained right thigh and hobbled off the field in the second quarter of the Saints' game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night.
Sports," Shawn Green hit two home runs, including a grand slam, as Los Angeles defeated the Atlanta Braves 7 4 in a battle of National League division leaders at Dodger Stadium Saturday."
Sports," Hee Won Han was back atop the leaderboard at the Wendy's Championship for Children. Han, the defending champion and 2002 runner up, shot an even par 72 in the third round Saturday to take a two shot lead. The South Korean had earlier rounds of 66 and 70 at the rain soaked and muddy Tartan Fields Golf Club and was at 8 under par 208."
World,Scientists say a defect in a key protein may cause the muscle-wasting disease muscular dystrophy.
Business,"The chief executive of McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is recuperating after another surgery, the world #39;s largest fast-food company said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"I just spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Classic Gaming Expo in San Jose--a place where Pac-Man and Donkey Kong are revered, the Atari 2600 and Intellivision are respected gaming platforms, and the men and women who created titles such as Centipede and "
Sports," Bad judging has become a tradition at the Olympics, almost its own event really. From the robbery of Munich, where officials stole a basketball gold from the United States and gave it to Russia "
Sports,"Belarus #39; Yuliya Nesterenko won the top women #39;s athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday, triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of doping woes to win the 100 meters."
World,"A freelance Italian journalist who had been working in the troubled Iraqi city of Najaf is missing and his driver has reportedly been killed, government and aid officials said on Saturday."
World, U.S. aircraft launched a fresh assault on Shi'ite rebels in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf early Sunday after talks on transferring control of the mosque at the center of a two week siege ran into trouble.
World," Two French journalists are missing in Iraq and have not been heard from since Thursday, the Foreign Ministry in Paris said Saturday."
Sports," Florida State tight end Donnie Carter will miss the upcoming season with a torn right knee ligament, coach Bobby Bowden said Saturday."
World, U.S. aircraft launched a fresh  assault on Shi'ite rebels in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf  early Sunday after talks on transferring control of the mosque  at the center of a two week siege ran into trouble.
World," Two French journalists are missing in  Iraq and have not been heard from since Thursday, the Foreign  Ministry in Paris said Saturday."
Business,Venezuela #39;s electoral authorities said Saturday an audit of the vote on President Hugo Chavez #39;s rule found no proof of fraud.
Sports,"A rugby nation lifted its head once more last night. The surprise was that it was South Africa, not Australia or New Zealand, who emerged into the light clutching the coveted Tri-Nations trophy."
Sports,"Shawn Green hit two home runs, including a grand slam, as Los Angeles defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-4 in a battle of National League division leaders at Dodger Stadium Saturday."
World, An American on trial for allegedly torturing Afghan terror suspects in a private jail claimed Saturday in his first interview from custody that he was hot on the heels of Osama bin Laden and other militant leaders when he was arrested on July 5.
World,"A 62-year-old Dutchman will be charged for war crimes and as an accomplice to genocide for supplying lethal chemicals to Saddam Hussein #39;s regime, prosecutors said Tuesday."
World, A journalist who commanded a boat alongside John Kerry in Vietnam broke a 35 year silence on Saturday and defended the Democratic presidential candidate against Republican critics of his military service and integrity.
Business,"Amid signs that the economy is cooling, President Bush is showcasing initiatives for a second term under the banner of an  quot;ownership society quot; in hopes of bolstering his economic stewardship credentials."
Business,"After months of heated debate, a major revision, protests and an unsuccessful legislative assault, the most sweeping changes to the nation #39;s overtime rules in more than 50 years take effect tomorrow."
Business,"NEW DELHI: India #39;s largest truckers #39; union began a nationwide strike yesterday, disrupting shipment of goods, to protest a government plan for a service tax on transport booking agents."
Business,"Bank One said Thursday that its chief economist is leaving the company, less than two months after it was purchased by JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co."
Business,"TORONTO, Aug. 19 -- Nortel Networks Corp. said Thursday it will slash its workforce by 3,500, or 10 percent, as it struggles to recover from an accounting scandal that toppled three top executives and led to a criminal investigation and lawsuits."
Business,"Workers at Volkswagen #39;s Mexico plant agreed to end their three-day-old strike and accept a pay package close to the company #39;s original offer, officials said after talks that stretched into the early hours of Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Web users with fast broadband connections have finally muscled aside dial-up users to form a majority of the American Internet population, according to Nielsen/Net Ratings."
Sci/Tech,Hybrid engines manufactured by General Motors Corp. will be used to power some buses in California #39;s Yosemite National Park -- a move aimed at curbing emissions in the pristine reserve.
Sports,Have you noticed how women are beginning to dominate these Olympics? A week ago it was Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki who was a star of the show at the opening ceremony.
World,"A series of explosions at a political rally in Dhaka, Bangladesh killed more than 13 people and injured up to 80, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed, Agence France-Presse "
World,"Suspected insurgents shot dead a policeman on Saturday in Katmandu, Nepal #39;s capital, as the military said it could escort food shipments into the city to ease a blockade inspired by antigovernment guerrillas."
World,MADRID: Two bombs exploded in coastal towns in northern Spain yesterday injuring four people after a local paper received a warning in the name of the Basque separatist organisation ETA.
World,"There has been more violence in the strife-torn republic of Chechnya, just days before the Russian region is due to elect a new president."
Sci/Tech," The distributor of file swapping giant Kazaa welcomed a U.S. court's ruling that two of its rivals are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works shared online by their users."
Sports," Mark Brunell directed two touchdown drives, and the Washington Redskins controlled the ball for 41 minutes to beat the Miami Dolphins 17 0 Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"Excess supplies of large liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are forecast to peak in the third quarter of this year, but will balance out by the fourth, a US research firm said on Friday."
Sports,seed Lleyton Hewitt moved into the quarterfinals of the Washington Open with a routine 6 3 6 2 win over Colombian Alejandro Falla.
Sports,"Kenenisa Bekele stormed to the men  #39;s 10,000 meters title as his once all-conquoring fellow Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie ended at the Olympic Games on Friday night."
Sports,Bayliss was reportedly involved in a heated argument in the pits at the German Grand Prix last month with team boss Livio Suppo. An uneasy relationship has developed between the former world 
Sports,"ENGLAND fast bowler Steve Harmison is the world #39;s number one bowler, according to the latest PwC Test ratings. The Durham quick #39;s match-winning nine-wicket haul in the fourth and final Test against the West "
Business,tocks climbed yesterday as a drop in crude oil prices from their peak eased investors #39; worries that high fuel costs would crimp consumer spending and hurt company profits.
Sci/Tech,"While we go about our days, an amazing 34 million or so miles away our pair of Mars Rovers are still going about their days, although theirs are 45 minutes longer and are called  quot;sols."
Sports,"UNHERALDED Gilles Muller spoiled a star-studded finals scenario at the Washington Open today, muscling aside Andre Agassi 6-4, 7-5 to move into a match-up with Lleyton Hewitt."
World," Extra armed police patrolled the streets of the Bangladeshi capital and traffic was light on Sunday, a working day, as shocked Bangladeshis woke up to the aftermath of grenade blasts that killed at least 16 people."
Sci/Tech, Maine's lobstermen have been hauling up phenomenal numbers for almost 15 years. Their 62.3 million pounds in 2002 set a record  #151; triple the typical catch during the 1980s. That's more than  #36;200 million worth of lobster and by far the dominant share of the Northeast's most valuable fishery. But can it last?
Sports,"The Redskins were crisp on offense and defense, holding the ball for 41 minutes and allowing 98 total yards in a complete 17-0 victory in Miami."
Sports,Davy Arnaud scored his ninth goal of the season in the 66th minute to give the Kansas City Wizards a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday night.
Business,The story for bankrupt air carrier United Airlines (OTC BB: UALAQ) is a simple one: It doesn #39;t have enough cash on hand to take care of all of its obligations.
Business,"Oil prices raced to fresh highs Friday, carrying US crude to over \$49 a barrel, driven by escalating violence in Iraq and unabated fuel demand growth from China and India."
Sports,"Agassi, Hewitt advance: Andre Agassi continued to make quick work of the field at the Legg Mason tournament in Washington, DC, winning 6-4, 6-4 yesterday over Paul-Henri Mathieu to reach the tournament #39;s semifinals for the seventh consecutive year."
Sports,The England international completed his 13.4million move from Newcastle to the Spanish giants on Friday and was officially unveiled to the media on Saturday afternoon.
Sports,  Cristian Guzman drove in three runs to lead Minnesota to an 8 1 win over Cleveland in the middle contest of a crucial three game set at the Metrodome.
Sports," Shawn Green hit two home runs,  including a grand slam, as Los Angeles defeated the Atlanta  Braves 7 4 in a battle of National League division leaders at  Dodger Stadium on Saturday."
World,Britain's gold medal hope in the women's marathon Paula Radcliffe insists she is focused ahead of the race.
Sports,"Gerard Houllier was angry to read reports about his criticism of Rafael Benitez in the Sunday papers, and insists he believes the Spaniard is doing well at Anfield."
Business,"A welcome slide in oil prices set off a relief rally on Wall Street Friday, with stocks posting a healthy advance as crude approached but then fell back from the \$50 a barrel mark."
Business,"Shares in Google rose \$15.01 or 17.7 percent, to open at \$100.01 its public debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The jump was a surprise, given the initial \$85 price of the shares and the unusual style of the sale."
Sci/Tech," It #39;s never a smart move to pick a public fight with Apple Computer, and it #39;s doubly unwise if that fight involves the iPod in some way."
Sci/Tech,"A college to provide training for the Internet games industry has been opened in Beijing. China #39;s Ministry of Information Technology, the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council, and a Beijing Internet company devised the new college as a joint venture."
Sci/Tech," Virgin Radio is to broadcast weekly chart rundowns using Napster online sales figures from August 29, beating BBC Radio One to the punch."
Sports,"Healthy at last, Justine Henin-Hardenne is back at the top of her game. And she has a gold medal to prove it. In a No. 1 vs. No. 2 final that wasn #39;t really close, the top-ranked Henin-Hardenne overwhelmed "
Sports,"Los Angeles, Ca. -- Shawn Green belted a grand slam and a solo homer as Los Angeles beat Mike Hampton and the Atlanta Braves 7-to-4 Saturday afternoon."
World,"Islamabad, Aug. 21: Pakistani security forces today attacked suspected terrorist hideouts in the border regions of South Waziristan after rocket attacks on military positions from different areas of Shakai valley."
Sports,"As of Saturday, the end of the swimming competitions, he had eight medals: Six gold and two bronze. In comparison, Canada has won two silver and a bronze."
Sports,AKRON : American Stewart Cink carded a two-under-par 68 on Saturday to seize a five-stroke lead after the third round at the seven million dollar World Golf Championship Invitational tournament.
Sports,"Unseeded Alicia Molik of Australia upset No. 3 Anastasia Myskina of Russia 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday to win the Olympic women #39;s singles tennis bronze medal."
Sports," Craig Monroe hit an RBI single with one out in the 11th inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a wild 11 10 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night."
World," John Kerry raised  #36;2 million for Democrats in just a few hours Saturday, making two stops in this understated and elegant vacation destination for the Northeastern well to do."
Sports,Shawn Green connects on a grand slam and a solo homer to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on Saturday.
World," TORONTO -- Habibullah Abdul Ghafar is drinking black tea and resting after arriving in Canada from Kyrgyzstan, the Central Asian country where he and his family were stranded as refugees. Inside his one-bedroom apartment on the east side of Toronto, the furniture is sparse. A sofa, chair and kitchen table the Canadian government gave them line the room."
World,Trauma and malnutrition leave many refugee mothers unable to breast-feed.
Sports, The Detroit Tigers optioned reliever Roberto Novoa to Double A Erie and called up relief pitcher Craig Dingman from Triple A Toledo.
World, The United States will this week start controversial military proceedings against an Australian Taliban fighter and three bodyguards for Osama bin Laden.
Sports, British athletics chiefs have named sports psychologist David Collins as the new Performance Director with the job of producing medal winners at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Business,Private insurers have told the Bush administration that they will not expand their role in Medicare if they have to serve large multistate regions.
Business,"Whether they #39;ve been ready for months or are frantically working overtime to catch up, employers of all stripes have until Monday to conform to new labor regulations."
Business,The dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Friday as dealers shrugged off soaring gold and oil prices and bought the currency largely on technical and positioning grounds.
Sports,USA Ryder Cup wildcard Stewart Cink increased his lead to five shots after three rounds of the WGC Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Ohio.
Sports,"Lauryn Williams #39; magical summer began with her winning the NCAA 100-meter championship in June in Austin, Texas. It continued at the US Trials in July, where "
Sports,seed Lleyton Hewitt moved into the quarterfinals of the Washington Open tennis tournament with a routine 6 3 6 2 win over Colombian Alejandro Falla today.
Sports,BRNO (Czech Republic): World champion Valentino Rossi is 22 points clear in the title race but the Yamaha rider will not be taking it easy at this weekends Czech Grand Prix.
Business,"Crude oil futures in New York, after passing US\$49 a barrel, may rise further next week on increasing concern that shipments will be curtailed just as demand accelerates, a Bloomberg survey of traders and analysts showed."
Business,The US dollar climbed against the euro after some traders abandoned bets that a slowdown in growth reflected in economic reports this week would push the US currency to a one-month low.
Sports,Matthew Pinsent won his fourth successive Olympic gold medal amid tears of joy and relief yesterday as the British coxless four beat Canada in one of the closest rowing finals ever.
Sports,The New York Jets found a winning combination Saturday night -- a near-perfect game from Chad Pennington and an opportunistic defense.
Sports,"Any lingering doubts as to whether rookie Julius Jones possesses the necessary toughness to be the Cowboys #39; carry-the-mail back now, and in years to come, were disposed of Monday night in Seattle."
World, South Africa completed one of the great u turns in rugby union history by beating Australia 23 19 to lift the Tri Nations trophy a second time.
Sports, DURBAN (Reuters) - South Africa survived two late yellow  cards to win their second Tri-nations title with a rousing  23-19 triumph over Australia in Durban on Saturday.
World,A US officer who fought alongside presidential candidate John Kerry in  Vietnam condemns his critics.
World,"\A Cornish teacher claims one of sport's endurance crowns by winning a 3,100-mile race across the US."
Sports,"Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer enjoyed his breakthrough game at the expense of the Super Bowl champion Patriots, racking up 179 yards on 12-of-19 passing in a 31-3 triumph on Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"Four years ago, about 2,300 voters cast their ballots before Election Day on state-of-the-art, push-button electronic voting machines. For 678 of them, their votes were never recorded.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The percentage of online sales for movie tickets tripled in the past three years, and growth should continue at least through 2008, the most recent data from Jupiter Research show.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Wireless-industry types like to talk about ""smart phones"" as if these souped-up, Internet-capable, multifunction cell phones all have the same IQ. But they don't.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Prices for flash memory cards -- the little modules used by digital cameras, handheld organizers, MP3 players and cell phones to store pictures, music and other data -- are headed down -- way down. Past trends suggest that prices will drop 35 percent a year, but industry analysts think that rate will be more like 40 or 50 percent this year and next, due to more manufacturers entering the market."
Business,"An audit by the international observers supported the official results of the recall referendum on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Cesar Gaviria, the secretary general of "
Business,"Salaried workers who have been getting overtime pay should take notice: The rules are about to change. Under new federal regulations that go into effect tomorrow, some white-collar workers "
Sports,"  If there is a more obscure Olympic 100 meter champion than Yuliya Nesterenko, let her step forward and identify herself."
Sports,"Han, the 2003 champion and 2002 runner-up, shot an even-par 72 in the third round yesterday to take a two-shot lead. Han had earlier rounds of 66 and 70 at the rain-soaked and muddy Tartan Fields Golf Club and was at 8-under-par 208."
Sports,"After tiptoeing through a minefield of controversy, upheaval and unexpected mediocrity for more than three months, the Red Sox stats, schedule finally have their strut back."
World,"Pakistan has arrested at least five al-Qaida-linked terrorists who were plotting suicide attacks on government leaders and the US Embassy, officials announced Saturday."
World,"Hungary #39;s ruling Socialist Party named Peter Kiss and Ferenc Gyurcsany as candidates for prime minister on Saturday, two days after the party accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy."
Sports, Kerry Collins' one completion covered almost as many yards as Rich Gannon's seven. That's one reason why he might be a better fit in the Oakland Raiders' new offense. Collins' 89 yard scoring strike to Doug Gabriel in the third quarter was the biggest play of the game before the Dallas Cowboys rallied to beat Oakland 21 20 on Tony Romo's 1 yard keeper with six seconds left Saturday night.
Sports, Brian Ching scored a team best 11th goal of season to lead the San Jose Earthquakes past the Dallas Burn 3 0 on Saturday night.
Business," When it comes to your money (or anything else, for that matter), I believe you should trust your gut."
Business,"Tax law has long allowed a taxpayer to deduct the cost of work-related education if it maintains or improves skills needed in his or her present job or business, or if it is required by an  employer."
Business,"There's something special about a night at the movies -- it's all about friends, American pop culture and escape. And it's accessible to just about everyone."
World,"Hundreds of Maoist rebels swoop on the Nepalese town of Khalanga, killing at least one soldier."
Sports, Bills running back Travis Henry bruised his ribs in Saturday night's preseason game against Tennessee.
Business,"The referendum on Aug. 15, 2004 rejected the petition to revoke the mandate of President Hugo Chavez. The observation of The Carter Center mission confirms the results announced by the National Election Council "
Sci/Tech,"Going store-to-store hunting for bargains holds no appeal for Wang Qin, a busy securities industry employee who says he would rather spend his time and energy on work."
Sports,"At 8:41 pm Thursday, Greek time, Michael Phelps was on the medal stand, the champion of the 200-meter individual medley. He was wearing his official "
Sports,"The tattoo on Maurice Greene #39;s right shoulder succinctly sums up where he feels he ranks in the world of sprinting.  quot;Greatest of all time, quot; he will shout after a victory while thumping it."
Sports,"From Seoul 1988 to Athens 2004, China has pocketed every gold for men #39;s doubles in the Olympic table tennis tournament and, more amazingly, each time the gold has gone to a different pair of players."
Sports,But Desi Relaford #39;s ninth-inning drive with two runners on and two out settled into the glove of right fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
World,"Police and paramilitary are patrolling the streets of the Bangladeshi capital after several grenades exploded near former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she spoke at a party rally Saturday, killing at least 18 people and "
Sports,"Ruud van Nistelrooy will not travel to Turkey for United #39;s Champions League group D finale against Fenerbahce. The Dutch striker missed out on Saturday #39;s 3-0 win over Southampton at Old Trafford, and Sir Alex "
Sci/Tech,"The hills of Mars yielded more tantalizing clues about how water shaped the Red Planet in tests by NASA (news - web sites) #39;s robotic geologist, Spirit, while its twin "
Sports,distance runner Paula Radcliffe is tipped to add to Britain #39;s Olympic gold medal tally when she competes in the women #39;s marathon today.
Sports,Luxembourg #39;s Gilles Muller is ranked so low he has to qualify next week just to see if he can even get into the US Open in less than two weeks.
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Darren Sharper returned one his team #39;s three interceptions 90 yards for a touchdown, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 19-14 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints ."
Sci/Tech,"jm writes  quot;The Classic Gaming Expo 2004 kicks off this weekend, with over 60 industry guests. This year the CGE is being held at San Jose #39;s McEnery Convention Center, August 21st  amp; 22nd."
Business,"WHILE India was celebrating its Independence Day, another important event was taking place on the other side of the world, in Venezuela."
Sports,Britain #39;s Olympic success and gold medal tally gives the papers an excuse to wax lyrical on Sunday. Matthew Pinsent #39;s fourth rowing gold and his team #39;s success in the coxless four is the cause of many  quot;oar-some quot; puns.
Sports,  Josh Beckett helped himself to his first win in over three months. Beckett doubled in the sixth inning to tie the game and scored the go ahead run on Juan Pierre  #39;s home run one batter 
Sports,By STEVE FORD Courier  amp; Press staff writer 464-7511 or sfordevansville.net. Jeff Overton #39;s run in the 104th US Amateur at Winged Foot Golf Club near New York City ended one day too soon.
Sports,"San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Dustan Mohr dropped a fly ball with two outs and the bases loaded in the top of the 12th inning to allow two runs to score, and the New York Mets went on to defeat the San Francisco Giants 11-9 in the see-saw middle "
Sports," Drew Brees continued his strong exhibition season, passing the San Diego Chargers to a big halftime lead and a 38 13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night."
World," In a newspaper opinion piece published Sunday, New Jersey's embattled governor says his decision not to leave office immediately because of a sex scandal was ""difficult"" to make but one he will not change."
Sports," There are traces of Johnny Unitas, Dan Marino, Joe Montana and Steve Young in Peyton Manning, not to mention the DNA of dear old dad, Archie. They're all there in his arm, his accuracy, his eyes, his brains."
Business,"Dude, where #39;s my boom? That #39;s a question a lot of Hous- tonians are asking as oil crowds the \$50-a-barrel mark. Where #39;s the frenetic hiring as oil companies staff up for the good times?"
Business,"Greeters direct new arrivals at the elevators. Wireless telephone systems and Internet access are available. And every guest room is private, cheerful and has a fold-out chairbed."
Sports,Swimmer Michael Phelps might have turned in his most wonderfully uplifting performance of the Olympics last night. And he didn #39;t even get wet.
Sports,"One of the feel-good stories of the Olympics turned sour Saturday, becoming the latest in a long line of scoring controversies that seem to show up in every Games."
Sports,DEFENDING champion Inge de Bruijn of Holland won the women #39;s 50m swim final in 24.58 seconds last night. It was the 30-year-old #39;s first gold in Athens and the fourth of her career.
Sports," Dustan Mohr of the San Francisco Giants sat in front of his locker with his head buried in his hands. Even in a new ballpark, right field in San Francisco remains treacherous territory."
World,"At least 18 people were confirmed killed, and some 300 were injured as unidentified assailants hurled over ten grenades toward a rally organized by the main opposition "
World,"ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has busted an Al-Qaeda linked plot to kill high profile civil and military officials and attack key sites including the US embassy and the military headquarters, officials said."
World,KUALA LUMPUR: The three people warded at the Kota Baru Hospital on Thursday are confirmed to be free from bird flu. Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said tests conducted by Institute of Medical Research 
World,"WANA, Aug 21: Fighter planes and helicopter gunships carried out strikes on militants #39; positions in South Waziristan on Saturday."
World,ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri on Saturday said the government was awaiting a formal consent from the US government over the nomination of General (retd) Jehangir Karamat as Pakistans new ambassador.
World, Pakistan spinners Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik took seven wickets between them to bowl their side to a 66 run win over arch rivals India in the opening match of the triangular event here.
Sports,Lauryn Williams never saw her coming. Not as a contender in the weeks and months leading up to the Olympics. Not as a blur whooshing up on her right.
Sports,"Staggering traffic problems, nightmarish security concerns and incomplete construction of sports venues that would cause an embarrassment to the host country."
Sports,"The Marlins used a pair of three-run innings to ease past the Padres for an 8-2 victory Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 44,149 at PETCO Park."
Sports,"TUCSON, Ariz. (ussid) Former University of Arizona men #39;s golfer Chris Nallen lost in 19 holes in the semifinals of match play at the 2004 United States Amateur Championship Saturday at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY."
Sports,"Despite piling up impressive offensive numbers, the St. Louis Cardinals aren #39;t ready to bask in their success just yet. The Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Saturday night, moving "
World,"TSENTOROI, Chechnya. Aug 22 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Chechen village of Tsentoroi on Sunday morning and laid a wreath at the grave of former Chechen president Akhmad Kadyrov."
Sci/Tech,"Executives at networking giant Cisco Systems say the company #39;s new CRS-1 core Internet router is ahead of revenue targets, just as the company announced on Sunday a smaller version of the product."
Business,"Nortel Networks is only a shadow of what it was three years ago. It has shed 61,500 workers worldwide, and announced last week another 3,500 are slated to go."
Business,"Barring negative impacts on the aviation industry, such as global terrorism, Australia #39;s flagship carrier had an upbeat future, Qantas #39; chief executive Geoff Dixon said."
Business,"MANCHESTER, NH -- More victims of Hurricane Charley returned to the devastation Friday, Red Cross officials said more help is needed."
Sci/Tech,"Rising broadband penetration is keeping equipment makers for Internet phone service on their toes in light of their aggression participation in the upcoming Taipei telecom show, event organizers said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"In the latest setback for IPO hopeful tech companies, San Diego-based Lindows (www.lindows.com) has indefinately postponed its IPO."
Sports, Veronica Campbell snatched Jamaica #39;s first Olympic medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games with a third place finish in the women #39;s 100 metre final last night.
Sports,"The Skinny: Beckett is facing the Padres for the first time in San Diego. In two career starts in Florida, Beckett is 2-0 against the Padres with a 1.93 ERA."
Sports,"ATHENS At the end of the first week of the Olympic Games, security officials are generally pleased, even surprised, by the calm so far, though they caution that a safe opening ceremony and first week may encourage a laxness that could yet give terrorists "
World,Two veteran French journalists have gone missing in Iraq as concern mounts over the fate of an Italian reporter. George Malbrunot of Le Figaro newspaper and Christian Chesnot of French radio have not been 
World,"It is 45 years since Tibet #39;s god-king, the Dalai Lama, fled his homeland on horseback as Chinese shells rained down on his capital."
World,"Leaders of a Burundian rebel group said Friday they were ready to defend themselves in an international court against war crimes charges after they took responsibility for the massacre of 163 refugees, their spokesman said."
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan #39;s prime minister-designate said he wants the dispute over Kashmir to be resolved according to the wishes of people living in the region.
Sci/Tech,"With federal courts in disagreement over how many snowmobiles should be permitted in Yellowstone National Park, the National Park Service proposed a temporary option."
Sci/Tech,A government scientist had concluded last year that most antidepressants are too dangerous for children because of a suicide risk and a new study appears to confirm his findings.
Sci/Tech,Sir Godfrey Hounsfield was a British electrical engineer whose work in creating the CAT scan won him a Nobel Prize.
Sci/Tech,"Both rovers, the Spirit and the Opportunity, have more than doubled their intended lifetimes of three months."
Sci/Tech,"Although AIDS is thought of as a disease of the young, in the United States it is rapidly becoming one of the middle-aged and even the old."
Sci/Tech,"The military has quietly become an industry leader in video-game design, creating games to train and even recruit the soldiers of the PlayStation generation. Will virtual boot camp make combat more real or more surreal?"
Sci/Tech,"For many women who marry gay men, the truth comes out late at night, not in the bedroom but in front of the family's computer screen."
Sci/Tech,It took the death of his business partner at 21 for Josh Mohrer to get serious about trying to make their fledgling internet business a success.
World," Extra armed police patrolled the streets of the Bangladeshi capital and traffic was light on Sunday, a working day, as shocked Bangladeshis woke up to the aftermath of grenade blasts that killed at least 17 people."
World," Military helicopters provided air cover to vehicles ferrying crucial supplies to the Nepali capital on Sunday, as a blockade called by Maoist rebels stretched into its fifth day, a senior army officer said."
World, Pakistani Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain played down accusations by India's ruling party that Islamabad had not stopped militants from infiltrating Indian controlled Kashmir.
World," Extra armed police patrolled the streets  of the Bangladeshi capital and traffic was light on Sunday, a  working day, as shocked Bangladeshis woke up to the aftermath  of grenade blasts that killed at least 17 people."
World,Two people die in a car bombing apparently targeting a provincial official in the Iraqi town of Baquba.
Business,"Qantas Airways Ltd. should not seek another airline to replace British Airways Plc if the UK carrier sells its stake in the business, Qantas Chief Executive Geoff Dixon said."
Sports,"For 10 pulsating seconds, the fastest men on earth take center stage on Sunday at the Olympics to run for the ultimate prize -- the 100 meters gold medal."
Sports,"MAMARONECK, NY - Luke List has already made it further than he ever thought, so why stop now? That #39;s the attitude of the 19-year-old Vanderbilt sophomore, who continued his string of US Amateur upsets with "
Sports,The Chicago Bears have acquired hold-out Pro Bowl defensive end Adewale Ogunleye from the Miami Dolphins for wide receiver Marty Booker and a 2005 third-round pick.
Sports,"The Springboks have won the Tri-Nations title with a 23-19 win against the Wallabies in Durban. In a tense finish, the Wallabies scored twice in the final 10 minutes with the Springboks reduced to 13 men, but the home side held on for a deserved victory."
World,"Pakistan has arrested more than five suspects in a plot to bomb several high-profile targets in Islamabad, including the US Embassy and the official residences of Pakistan #39;s president, Gen."
World,"China is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping, its late supreme leader. For most Chinese the diminutive figure was the man who set the country on a pragmatic reformist "
World,"Political rivalries, ethnic strife and poverty have fueled the clashes, but that has not stopped combatants from invoking religion and challenging the devotion of their rivals."
Business,International observers in Venezuela say an audit of the referendum results which confirmed President Hugo Chavez #39;s mandate in office has revealed no evidence of fraud.
Business,"  It sure isn #39;t the Goldilocks Economy of yesteryear    you know, not too hot, not too cold, but just right."
Business,"When structural engineers from Miami pushed the rest of Florida to adopt much stricter building codes after Hurricane Andrew, the response was generally blas."
Business,"Melissa Howard hated the trips to Hooters for Wal-Mart management meetings. But the strip clubs were even worse, she said. While the store manager of a Wal-Mart in Bluffton, Howard traveled "
Sci/Tech,"After quite a few of negotiations, China #39;s non-state-run Joyo.com Ltd. has finally reached a deal with Amazon.com Inc., the US E-commerce giant, which possibly meant a beginning "
Sci/Tech,"In an attempt to spark growth in its Net phone service, AT amp;T has turned to cable companies to pitch the technology to more consumers."
Sports,AKRON -- What #39;s already been a great week for Stewart Cink could get even better today if he can finish the job he started Thursday in the \$7 million NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club.
Sports,Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has sought to reassure the Magpies fans that the money brought in by the sale of Jonathan Woodgate will be spent wisely.
World,"Police are patrolling the streets of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, after a series of grenade blasts killed at least 16 people. At least seven grenades were thrown at a rally yesterday of more than 3,000 supporters of the main opposition Awami League."
World," Police say a car bomb has exploded north of the Iraqi capital, killing two people and injuring four others, including a deputy provincial governor."
World," Soldiers and armed police patrolled the Bangladeshi capital on Sunday, a day after more than a dozen grenades were thrown at an opposition rally, killing at least 18 people and injuring hundreds."
Business,"CARACAS, August 22 (Itar-Tass) -- President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez has called on the opposition to recognize the results of a referendum on confidence in the president held on August 15."
Business,There #39;s the multibillion-dollar auction that snubs Wall Street #39;s powerful investment banks. There #39;s the IPO manifesto with the pledge to change the world.
Business,Labor unions say 6 million workers could lose overtime pay when a redefinition of overtime regulations -he most sweeping change to wage-and-hour laws in half a century  -es effect tomorrow.
Business,"NEW DELHi, AUGUST 21: Truckers went on a nation-wide strike from Saturday to protest against the imposition of the 10 per cent service tax in the Budget."
Business,"While the complete post-mortem about Hurricane Charley will take months to complete, some conclusions already are apparent. For one, houses fared much better in the Category 4 winds than mobile homes."
Sci/Tech,"Some people have a great excuse for being bad at math -- their language lacks the words for most numbers, US-based researchers reported on Thursday."
Sports,The International Gymnastics Federation suspended three judges Saturday for a mistake in scoring the men #39;s all-around final but said results won #39;t be changed and American Paul Hamm will keep his gold medal.
Sports," Justine Henin Hardenne of Belgium won the singles gold medal in tennis, beating Amelie Mauresmo of France 6 3, 6 3 in the final."
Sports,"  Maurice Greene flexed his arms, thumped his chest and gathered the media for a post race announcement.  quot;We #39;re going to have a party tomorrow and everybody #39;s invited    I #39;m buying, quot; said the defending "
Sports,"If last night #39;s Seahawks-Broncos exhibition game was a Super Bowl preview, as some have predicted, the Seahawks are in trouble."
Sports," Mets left hander Tom Glavine endured a shaky return in his first pitching appearance since he lost two front teeth in a taxi accident, as New York beat San Francisco 11 9 in 12 innings yesterday."
Sports,"They played a day-night singleheader at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, one game that felt like two, each with their own distinct heroes for the Angels."
World,"At least five suspected terrorists, with alleged links to al Qaeda, have been arrested in Pakistan. It is claimed they had been plotting to launch suicide attacks on government leaders and the US Embassy."
World,"Two people were killed and four others injured when a car bomb went off on Sunday near Baquba, 65 km north of Baghdad, police sources said."
World,More than 100 undocumented asylum seekers claiming to be Palestinians rest after being rescued by the Italian Coast Guard off Sicily 21 August 2004 in the harbour of the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Sci/Tech,"A college to provide training for the Internet games industry has been opened in Beijing. Xinhua, China #39;s main government-run news agency, reported Saturday that China #39;s Ministry "
Sports,"JAY, Vt. -- From the top of the gondola building, 4,000 feet up on the summit of Jay Peak, the rolling hills of the Northeast Kingdom fade into the distance of hazy summer air. The forestland of this mountain gives way to a patchwork of fields, barns, and silos, with white steeples marking a village green. At the base, brown ..."
Sports,"  Michael Phelps was sitting in the bleachers in his team shirt and shorts last night, waving a small American flag and exulting in every gold medal. Especially the one he got without swimming a stroke."
Sports,"  At the height of his efforts to get out of this town, Corey Dillon declared,  quot;Rudi ain't no C.D. quot; Dillon, now a Patriot, genuinely liked his former backup with the Bengals    Rudi Johnson    and really didn't mean it the way it sounded."
Sports,"  This national TV stuff, Terry Francona still has some work to do.  quot;I showed up for the wrong inning, quot; said the Red Sox manager, who had been lined up to do a between innings interview by Fox yesterday and eventually got on, but just a little later than he thought he would."
Sports,"  Chris Costantino struck out Jacob Maxwell with the bases loaded to end the game as Lincoln, R.I., held on to beat Davenport, Iowa, 3 2, last night in Little League World Series action. Costantino finished with 15 strikeouts and allowed just four hits in picking up the win."
Business,"The Swedish company Gambro AB will sell its Lakewood-based division to a California company for \$3.05 billion in cash. The division, Gambro Healthcare US, operates clinics for patients undergoing kidney dialysis and has 565 clinics and 43,200 patients."
Sports,"Esteban Loaiza is pitching his way out of the New York Yankees' rotation. Jose Guillen and Jeff DaVanon homered off the newest target of booing at Yankee Stadium, and Loaiza failed to make it out of the fourth inning yesterday in the Angels' storm-interrupted 6-1 win over New York."
Sports,"  Taylor Twellman regained his scoring touch last night, but the Revolution squandered the lead in falling, 2 1, to the Kansas City Wizards, their first loss since July 4."
Sports,"The San Jose Earthquakes, winners of two of the last three MLS Cups, could be leaving the Bay Area after this season."
Sports,"Incoming Boston University freshman Chris Bourque recently filled out the Terriers' standard player form that is kept on file at the school's sports information office.  quot;It's all the usual stuff -- date of birth, height, weight, and all that, quot; said Ed Carpenter, who has headed up the sports information department for some 30 years.  quot;But the part I liked best ..."
Business,Three companies accused of falsely advertising multimillion-dollar estate sales and auctions of property seized by the federal government or county sheriffs have signed settlement agreements with Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly.
Sports,"For the benefit of those who believe Gary Payton will arrive in Boston sometime before the start of training camp Oct. 4 (read: Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers), here is a primer of sorts on the veteran point guard. Everyone knows what Payton has done over a 14-year career that includes just about everything except an NBA championship. Everyone knows ..."
Business,"The march of information technology into the workplace has been greeted with a mix of awe and resistance. For all their promise of productivity gains, computers, business software, and telecommunications gear have disrupted processes at the core of a company's identity."
Sports,"  La Salle's monthlong search for a head men's basketball coach is over. Maine coach John Giannini will be named the coach at La Salle tomorrow, according to a source familiar with the school's coaching search."
Sports,"Stewart Cink seized control of the NEC Invitational with six straight one-putt greens and a chip-in from 50 feet for birdie on the 18th hole yesterday for a 2-under-par 68, giving him a five-shot lead over a trio of Ryder Cup teammates."
Business,You have to say this for President Bush and his advisers: They are not a timid bunch.
Business,"One sport that relies increasingly on GPS technology is horseback riding ( quot;Space-age sport, quot; Aug. 16). Horseback riders who practice trail riding for pleasure, or the more demanding cross country sports, are beginning to use GPS in large numbers."
Business,"If you are looking for the most interesting fallout from the mutual fund scandals of the past year, don't go looking in old headlines. Look instead at some fairly new court cases."
World,"GRANADA, Spain -- On a hillside overlooking the Sierra Nevada mountains, a gnarled olive tree and a simple granite marker stand where historians believe Spain's most celebrated 20th-century poet, Federico Garcia Lorca, was summarily executed and dumped in a communal grave."
World,  Loyalists to Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al Sadr remained in control of the gold domed Imam Ali shrine yesterday after failing to reach an agreement with representatives of Iraq's most senior Shi'ite leader on how to hand over the holy site.
World,"  At least five Al Qaeda linked terrorists suspected of plotting suicide attacks on government leaders and the US Embassy have been arrested by Pakistan, officials announced yesterday."
World,"On the heels of a US indictment of Hamas figures, the State Department issued an updated warning yesterday that Americans in the Middle East and North Africa could be targets of terrorist attacks.  quot;Anti-American violence could include possible terrorist actions against aviation, ground transportation, and maritime interests, quot; the department said. The indictment was unsealed Friday in Chicago against a political ..."
World,"DHAKA, Bangladesh -- A series of bombs exploded yesterday as a Bangladeshi opposition leader was speaking at a rally. At least 14 people were killed and hundreds were wounded, witnesses and news reports said."
World,  The Bush administration confirmed yesterday that it may accept limited growth within existing Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a shift that could help embattled Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
World,"GUANGAN, China -- Deng Xianyan ran his fingers over a bottle of Deng family liquor as he mulled the legacy of his famous cousin, the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, on the 100th anniversary of his birth."
World,"KASHGAR, China -- Impatiently, Gopur Samat stood at the ready as a nurse stripped the bandage from his right eye and steered his attention toward a chart 20 feet away. Smiling, Gopur pointed up. Still smiling as the nurse gestured toward another symbol, he pointed down. Then left, then right. Gopur, 68, suddenly could see clearly again."
Sports,Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis is stripped of his bronze medal after testing positive for drugs.
Business,"In a landmark overhaul of pay eligibility, the Labor Department and unions clash over how much clarity has really been attained. By JEFF HARRINGTON, Times Staff Writer."
Business,"In the late 1980s, developers were breaking ground for new shopping centers in the United States at the rate of four a day. In 2004, only three regional malls are expected to open the whole year."
Business,The argument against strengthening building requirements is simple: It would cost too much. And poor people couldn #39;t afford it.
Business,"Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said that controlling record-high inflation, which has soared in recent weeks to touch a new three-and-a-half year high, was "
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis has been stripped of his bronze medal for a doping offense. It was the first medal to be stripped from an athlete in Athens because of doping."
Sports,"SCHINIAS, GreeceFor a few anxious moments, not knowing the colour of the Olympic medal he had just won was the best part of these Games for Canadian rowing star Barney Williams."
Sports,"Moore, a senior at UNLV who has already won the NCAA Division I, US Amateur Public Links and Western Amateur titles, will face Luke List, who beat Chris Nallen in 19 holes, in today #39;s 36-hole final."
World,"NAUBISE, Nepal : Somewhere on the other side of the mist-covered green hills that guard Nepal #39;s ancient capital Kathmandu, Maoist rebels are grinning."
World,"The discovery of a deadly bird flu strain in Malaysia after cases elsewhere in Southeast Asia signaled a major winter outbreak was likely, international health experts said on Friday."
World,"Impatiently, Gopur Samat stood at the ready as a nurse stripped the bandage from his right eye and steered his attention toward a chart 20 feet away."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson (JNJ:NYSE - news - research) reportedly is negotiating to buy Guidant (GDT:NYSE - news - research) for \$24 billion, a transaction that would unite two big manufacturers of coronary devices."
Sci/Tech,"The Issue: Two vehicles are still puttering around the surface of Mars. Our View: Their mission is paying off in knowledge. While we go about our days, rather amazingly 34 million or so miles away, our pair "
Business,"Months ago, when the idea of Google #39;s inevitable IPO could be discussed by its leaders only in hypothetical terms, cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin were trying to explain "
Business,"Depending on who is doing the analysis, either an additional 1.3 million American workers will be eligible for overtime beginning tomorrow, or 6 million will be stripped of that right."
Sci/Tech,The world #39;s lightest flying micro-robot has been developed by Japan #39;s Seiko Epson Corporation. The 12-gram robot resembles a small helicopter and is about 136 millimetres wide 
Sports, The Olympics are less than a week away and organizers are pulling the pieces together for the Aug. 13 opening.  Dana Vollmer will be one of those tales of courage that come up during the Olympics.
World,"Opposition activists have brought many towns and cities in Bangladesh to a halt, the day after 18 people died in explosions at a political rally."
World,"Furious with a  quot;biased quot; and interventionist report by a European parliamentary delegation, whose leader called Jammu and Kashmir  quot;the world #39;s most beautiful prison, quot; India has withdrawn official patronage to such visits."
Sports," Barry Zito scattered four hits over eight shutout innings, leading the AL West leading Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5 0 on Saturday night."
World, U.S. aircraft launched a fresh  assault on Shi'ite rebels in the Iraqi city of Najaf early on  Sunday after talks on surrendering control of the gold domed  mosque at the center of an 18 day siege ran into trouble.
World," Craig Monroe hit an RBI single with one out in the 11th inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a wild 11 10 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.    The teams combined for a Comerica Park record 36 hits, including 21 by Seattle..."
World," Militants loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr kept their hold on a revered shrine as clashes flared in Najaf on Sunday, raising fears a resolution to the crisis in the holy city could collapse amid bickering between Shiite leaders.    An unofficial mediator and distant relative of the cleric pleaded with al Sadr to disarm his militants, pull them out of the shrine and disband his militia immediately..."
Sports, The United States stormed to their first  Olympic men's eights title in 40 years on Sunday.
Sports, The Greeks were shamed again at their  own Olympics on Sunday when bronze medal weightlifter Leonidas  Sampanis was kicked out after failing a dope test.
World," The results of an audit support the official vote count showing that President Hugo Chavez won this month's recall referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday."
World," China has executed a 25 year old university dropout for killing six men, four of whom had raped him after getting him drunk, the Beijing Youth Daily said on Sunday."
World," Military helicopters provided air  cover to vehicles ferrying crucial supplies to the Nepali  capital on Sunday, a senior army officer said, as a blockade  called by Maoist rebels stretched into its fifth day."
World," North Korea has denounced South Korean  authorities as ""wicked terrorists"" who orchestrated the airlift  of 468 North Korean refugees as part of a plot to bring down  the communist system."
World," SANI DELAIBA, Sudan (Reuters) - ""Only God saved us when the  Janjaweed attacked. We had to walk to safety and 12 men were  killed,"" said Khultoum Eissa Abdallah, now back in her hometown  in Sudan's troubled Darfur region."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians accused the  United States on Sunday of destroying hopes of negotiations  with Israel for a Palestinian state, after Washington signaled  it could accept some growth of settlements in the West Bank."
Business,"Walt Disney World escaped serious storm damage from Hurricane Charley last weekend, but many central Florida residents, including employees of the Magic Kingdom and other Orlando theme parks, weren #39;t so lucky."
Business,"Mart didn #39;t completely kill downtown Tooele   but it came pretty darn close. Today, 14 years after the giant retailer opened one of its first Utah stores here, Tooele #39;s old "
Sci/Tech,A new national study identifies Utah as one of at least 29 states that have loopholes in their laws allowing for  quot;accidental quot; pollution emissions beyond the limits of the federal Clean Air Act.
Sci/Tech,"Apple has had to recall up to 28,000 notebook batteries that were sold for use with their 15-inch PowerBook. Apple reports that faulty batteries sold between January 2004 and August 2004 can overheat and pose a fire hazard."
Sports,"The IOC executive board met early on Sunday to rule on the case, which shocked the host nation days after its top sprint pair withdrew after missing an eve-of-Games dope test."
Sports,"Iraq #39;s footballers beat Australia 1-0 Saturday to reach the semifinals of the Olympic men #39;s tournament, triggering celebratory gunfire in their violence-racked country."
Sports,Chelsea beat Birmingham 1-0 yesterday on Joe Cole #39;s 68th-minute goal for its second straight shutout in the English Premier League.
World,"Police in Nepal say more than 1,000 Maoist rebels have stormed a district headquarters in the country #39;s northwest, bombing government buildings and killing at least one soldier."
World," A car bomb exploded north of the Iraqi capital on Sunday, killing two people and injuring four others, including a deputy provincial governor, police said."
Business,That #39;s the estimate of how much damage Hurricane Charley has wracked upon Florida. Much of that has been done to small businesses.
Sports,"Michael Phelps has proven he is the best swimmer ever -- in and out of the pool. Yesterday, the 6-ft. 5-in. 19-year-old from Baltimore won his sixth gold medal to add to his two bronze, making him the swimmer "
Sports,"The South Korean delegation to the Athens Olympics will file a petition on the case of Yang Tae-young, bronze medallist in gymnastics mens individual all-around event, with the Court of "
Sports,"The Bears traded Marty Booker to Miami for Adewale Ogunleye because they had no choice but to do so. Talent levels being equal, a defensive end is more valuable than a wide receiver."
World,"Islamabad, Aug. 22. (PTI): Pakistan #39;s security agencies have arrested five al Qaeda-linked terrorists who were plotting suicide attacks on senior leaders and key installations in the country, including the "
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell has shut in another 30,000 barrels per day of oil output in Nigeria due to a protest by villagers over jobs, bringing its total cut to 100,000 bpd, a spokesman said on Tuesday."
Sports,"When NBC first called Bob Neumeier, he was asked if he'd be willing to work on Olympics wrestling and rowing coverage in Athens.  quot;I was flattered and grateful for the opportunity, quot; he said. He was willing to learn the nuances of those sports at the Olympic level and start mastering the pronunciation of hundreds of new names."
Sports,"Pro baseball: Eastern League -- Trenton vs. Portland (2) at Hadlock Field, Portland, Maine, 1 p.m.; New Hampshire vs. New Britain at New Britain (Conn.) Stadium, 1:30 p.m.; Northeast League -- North Shore vs. New Haven at Yale Field, New Haven, 2 p.m.; Elmira vs. Brockton (2) at Campanelli Stadium, Brockton, 5 p.m."
Sports,"The next time you're inclined to dismiss baseball's Rule 5 draft in December as an exercise of little consequence, remember that Johan Santana, the pitcher Pedro Martinez said reminded him of a younger version of himself, only with better stuff, was a Rule 5 pick five years ago."
Sports,BASEBALL Kansas City (AL): Activated P Jeremy Affeldt from the 15-day DL; optioned P Jorge Vasquez to Wichita (Texas League).
Sports,The Twins were 3 for 4 on stolen bases and lead the majors with 39 steals in 49 attempts since the All-Star break.
Sports,"Shawn Green hit a grand slam and a solo homer to lead the host Los Angeles Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves, 7-4, yesterday, snapping Mike Hampton's string of seven straight wins."
Business,Something odd happened on the way to global recovery. The shoppers are not turning out the way they normally do when things start to look up.
Sports,"Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis, Greece #39;s first medal winner at the Athens Olympics, was stripped of his bronze medal and excluded from the Games Sunday for a doping offense, another big blow for the host nation which is welcoming the homecoming "
Sports,"Lindsay Davenport will face Vera Zvonareva in the final of the Cincinnati Open, after Marion Bartoli was forced to withdraw with a hand injury."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR : Three Malaysians who fell ill in a village hit by the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain have been discharged from a hospital after tests showed no sign of the virus, a senior official said."
Business,"If you #39;ve noticed that the price of everything from milk to gasoline to automobiles seems to be going up, you #39;re as observant as Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano SA, the biggest bank in Spain and Latin America, may drop its 8.2 billion (\$14.9 billion) offer to buy Abbey National Plc if rival bids lead to a long competition "
Sci/Tech,"A new generation of robotic vacuums is ready to do battle with dirt, dust and dog hair with more cleaning power and cunning than their ancestors could muster."
Sports,"At the US Amateur, players wear shorts and spectators get to walk right down the fairways. So compared with the US Open, which is run by the same outfit, everything about this championship is decidedly relaxed."
World," Military forces arrested at least five al Qaida linked terrorists plotting to launch suicide attacks on the US Embassy and Pakistani leaders, the government said yesterday."
Sports,  Ty Law responded last night to reports published last week that he and coach Bill Belichick were feuding over a bonus for showing up at training camp in shape.
World,"Is there a  quot;Sunni problem quot; in Iraq, as the United States would like us to believe? If there is, it is entirely of Washington #39;s making."
World,The family of a French woman murdered in south-west London are travelling to the UK to meet detectives.
Sports,British rower Matthew Pinsent is undecided whether to go for a fifth gold medal in Beijing.
Business,"Mexican union workers for Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s largest carmaker, accepted the company #39;s offer for a 6.1 percent pay increase and will return to work today after going on strike Wednesday, Reforma newspaper said."
Business,It is now official: The rich are getting richer and the poor poorer. Last week #39;s Congressional Budget Office tax-burden study confirms what the eye can see: John Edwards #39;  quot;two Americas quot; continues to grow.
Sports,"On target and on fire, the US men #39;s 100-meter sprinters scorched the Olympic Stadium #39;s fast track through two rounds yesterday to advance to today #39;s "
Sports,seeded Agassi was eliminated in the semifinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Saturday in Washington by unseeded Gilles Muller.
Sports,"Spain clinched first place in Group A with a 76-68 victory yesterday in Athens, leaving Serbia-Montenegro in danger of failing to reach the quarterfinals."
Sports,"In 1904 at the St. Louis Olympic Games, Canada won gold in soccer. In 1936 in Berlin, our nation won silver in basketball. That #39;s it for traditional team sports."
World,"Panicked residents scrambled to flee three storm-ravaged coastal Philippine towns on Sunday while rescuers made last-ditch attempts to find survivors of the powerful storm that left more than 1,100 dead and missing."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK With one Mars rover climbing into the hills and the other descending deep into a crater, scientists reported the discovery of several mysterious rock structures, along with yet more signs that Mars was once awash in water."
Sports,British rowing hero Matthew Pinsent is in no hurry make a decision over whether he will compete at the next Olympics in Beijing. Pinsent guided Britain to first place in the coxless fours at the Athens games 
World,"Russian troops killed some 50 rebels in a recent operation in Russia #39;s breakaway republic of Chechnya, the Interfax news agency reported Sunday, quoting."
World," Angry mobs ransacked a railway station  and burned train coaches in Bangladesh on Sunday, officials  said, as sporadic violence erupted after grenade attacks on an  opposition party rally killed at least 17 people."
Sports,"Belarus #39; Yuliya Nesterenko became the fastest woman in the world, winning the 100m gold medal at the Olympic Games here Saturday evening."
Sports,"Stewart Cink seized control of the NEC Invitational at Akron, Ohio, with six straight one-putt greens and a chip-in from 50 feet for birdie on the 18th hole Saturday for a 2-under 68, giving him a five-shot lead over a trio of Ryder Cup teammates."
Sports,"Table tennis players Li Ching and Ko Lai Chak won here Saturday the first Olympic medal for Chinese Hong Kong since the former British-occupied territory returned to China on July 1, 1997."
World,"LONDON, Aug 21 (AFP) - A young Frenchwoman has been bludgeoned to death with a blunt instrument in a park on the outskirts of London and police do not rule out that she was the victim of an unknown serial killer, they said Saturday."
World,"Three children of a Malaysian vet have joined her in hospital for checks to see if they have bird flu, state media reported on Sunday."
World," An Israeli bus exploded in a Jerusalem neighborhood early Sunday, but officials said the blast had been caused by a mechanical problem. There were no injuries."
World," Speaking to hundreds of top leaders and ordinary citizens, China's President Hu Jintao hailed Deng Xiaoping as the architect of China's economic reforms on Sunday, the 100 year anniversary of the late supreme leader's birth."
Sci/Tech, Cisco Systems' substantial influence over the  #36;8 million technology plan for San Jose's new City Hall reflects a deliberate strategy by the networking giant: get involved in the planning process early to win more business down the road.
Business,"THE Labor Department #39;s trumpeting of its new regulations governing overtime, which go into effect this week, sounds a little tinny."
Business,"A Bolingbrook firm is recalling 406,000 pounds of frozen beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, officials said. The Quantum Foods beef, including frozen patties and steaks, were produced June 23 and 24 and distributed nationwide."
Business,"Borders Group Inc. made \$120 million in profits in 2003, hauling in most of that money from its 450 Borders superstores in the United States."
Business,"The Spanish bank poised to take over Abbey National will walk away if the 8.2 billion deal is stalled by competition concerns, it was reported today."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis on Sunday was stripped of the bronze medal he won last week and banished from the Athens Games for failing an antidoping test."
Sports,"It was another glorious opportunity for the Giants to provide an answer to the burning question of the day, namely,  quot;How the hell are these guys in the wild-card race?"
Sports,"  Stacy Dragila, the first great woman pole vaulter and 2000 Olympic champion, will not be defending her gold medal in Athens."
World,"US troops and warplanes pounded Mehdi Army positions outside the Imam Ali mosque in Najaf early Sunday, US military officials said."
World,"Prime Minister John Howard said Sunday he remains satisfied that the US military trial awaiting Australian terror suspect David Hicks at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will be consistent with Australian criminal justice."
Sci/Tech," quot;Madden NFL 2005, quot; the latest version of Electronic Arts #39; pro football video game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week of release, the company said Thursday, citing internal figures."
Sports,Germany #39;s Ralf Schumann Saturday claimed his third Olympic gold when he won the men #39;s 25 metres rapid pistol event scoring 694.
Sports," quot;There have been a lot of BS calls, just like that one, quot; Scott said, referring to the new interpretation of the 5-yard rule."
World,"US aircrafts Sunday pounded positions held by militants loyal to Iraq #39;s radical Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the besieged sacred city of Najaf, Xinhua reports."
World,A planned strike by British Airways staff that threatened to disrupt the travel plans of half a million people was halted yesterday after management and workers reached an agreement.
Business,"During the salad days of the Internet frenzy, it was common to hear murmurings like this in Silicon Valley:  quot;That house on the corner was listed for \$1."
Business,ISLAMABAD : Afghan President Hamid Karzai is arriving in Islamabad on Monday on a two day visit to Pakistan. He will have talks with President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Ch.
Business,The US government made this clear in recent weeks as the Federal Aviation Administration held meetings to get the big airlines to reduce the number of flights they put through O #39;Hare.
Sci/Tech,"Seiko Epson Corp. is developing a flying robot that looks like a miniature helicopter and is about the size of a giant bug. The company hopes it #39;ll prove handy for security, disaster rescue and space exploration."
Sports,"Phelps tied the record for most medals by an athlete at a single Olympics, matching the achievement of Soviet gymnast Aleksandr Dityatin in the boycotted 1980 Moscow Games."
Sports,"Nesterenko, a Belarusian who had never broken 11 seconds before the Olympics but did it in all four rounds here, won gold in 10.93 seconds."
Sports,An online scouting service recently rated the Dallas Cowboys in a tie with the 49ers as the second least-talented offense in the NFL.
Sports,"Everton #39;s board of directors will meet on Monday to discuss new investment in the hard-up English Premier League side, the club said on Sunday."
World,"Islamabad, Aug 22 (DPA) Pakistan #39;s Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat said today that the security agencies have arrested at least ten suspected al-Qaeda operatives who were planning to attack important government and US targets in Islamabad last week."
Business, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan  will hog the limelight in financial markets this week as  investors seek clues on how quickly U.S. interest rates will  rise as soaring oil prices start to affect economic activity.
Business," The initial public offering of  Internet search engine Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> was billed as a  bonanza for millions of U.S. investors    but the little guy,  with check in hand, was left out of the party."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - U.S. military review panels have decided not to release 10 Guantanamo Bay detainees, concluding they were properly classified as ""enemy combatants,"" a military official said Saturday..."
Business,Oil prices eased from new highs on Friday as dealers pocketed profits from a long record-breaking run after escalating violence in Iraq took US crude close to \$50 a barrel.
Business,"Are cracks appearing in the Abbey-Santander romance? Certainly, the engaged couple do not seem as close as they were a few days ago."
Sci/Tech,update A federal appeals court has upheld a controversial court decision that said file-sharing software programs such as Grokster or Morpheus are legal.
Sports,"Michael Phelps gave Ian Crocker a gift and Crocker made the most of it Saturday. As Phelps watched from the stands, cheering and waving a small American flag, Crocker "
Sports,"This time in Athens, the  quot;golden pair quot; China had prepared for its rivals was Chen Qi and Ma Lin, two Olympic rookies. In the final match played in the Galatsi Olympic Hall in northwest Athens Saturday afternoon "
World,A grenade attack at a rally for the Awami Union Party in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka left 14 people dead and more than 300 injured.
World,"SO, JUST the nine days to go. Nine days for the Sudanese government to clean up its act, disarm the Janjaweed militia and make Darfur safe for the 1.2 million people driven from their homes by the campaign "
World,"Israel #39;s opposition leader, Shimon Peres, today called for early elections that would effectively rule his party out of joining a coalition to prop up the prime minister, Ariel Sharon."
Business,"The Spanish bank poised to take over Britain #39;s Abbey National will walk away if the 8.2bn (12.1bn) deal is stalled by competition concerns, it was reported today."
Sci/Tech,"Truly decentralised peer-to-peer (P2P) software can #39;t be held accountable for its misuse, according to a US federal appeals court."
Sports,"Rower Matthew Pinsent has won a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the coxless four, while Britain picked up further gold medals in the sailing, cycling and three-day eventing."
Sports,"Usually after a heartbreaking loss, the losing team #39;s locker room is as quiet as a tomb. Cubs closer LaTroy Hawkins, who allowed two runs in the bottom of the ninth and suffered the "
World,"US military tanks advanced to a few hundred meters away from Imam Ali shrine for the first time during Najaf crisis, al-Arabiya TV channel reported on Sunday."
World,Britain #39;s Foreign Secretary Jack Straw flies to Sudan on Monday to press the government to end the humanitarian crisis engulfing the western region of Darfur.
World,"The resignation of Uri Party chairman Shin Ki-nam after disclosures that his father was a Japanese collaborator is an example showing that the memory of Japanese imperialism is still alive in China and South Korea, the Washington Post reported on Friday."
Business, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan will hog the limelight in financial markets this week as investors seek clues on how quickly U.S. interest rates will rise as soaring oil prices start to affect economic activity.
Business," The initial public offering of Internet search engine Google Inc. (GOOG.O) was billed as a bonanza for millions of U.S. investors    but the little guy, with check in hand, was left out of the party."
World," The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh has sought to resign after a court ordered her arrest in connection with a 10 year old rioting case, the head of her Hindu nationalist party said on Sunday."
Sports," The red, white and blue U.S. softball  machine are one win away from their third straight gold medal  after rolling over Australia 5 0 in their semi final on Sunday."
World,Palestinians are utterly consumed by the fate of the 26-year-old man who will compete in Lebanon in the final of the televised contest to be named the Arab worlds finest singer.
Business,"University de Los Andes (ULA) lecturer Jutta Schmitt writes: In the wake of the Presidential recall referendum and as soon as the preliminary results had been announced by the National Elections Council (CNE) in the early morning hours of Monday, August 16 "
Sports,"Matthew Pinsent is to announce his retirement, according to Sir Steven Redgrave, but is likely to follow in his footsteps by changing his mind and returning to the sport."
Sports,  Duvall #39;s Amy Tryon will return home from the 2004 Olympics with a medal after all. Tryon and the other members of the US equestrian team earned the bronze medal in the team eventing competition 
World,"DHAKA: An angry mob set fire to a passenger train in central Bangladesh Sunday, injuring at least 20 people after a grenade attack on an opposition rally that killed 18 people and wounded hundreds, police said."
World,Armed robbers have stolen masterpieces by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch from a museum in Oslo and national radio said a version of  quot;The Scream quot; was part of the haul.
World,"MOSCOW: Attacks by Chechen militants in Grozny, left 22 people dead including policemen and injured several others. Several Chechen guerrillas attacked a police station and polling station in the north of "
World, Palestinians accused the United States on Sunday of destroying the Middle East peace process after Washington signaled it could accept some growth of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
World," English Premiership champions Arsenal play their first home game of the new season against Middlesbrough hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 42 league games, equalling a 26 year old record."
World," At least 40 Iraqis were killed on  Saturday in fierce clashes near the southern city of Najaf,  where Shi'ite militias are involved in a standoff with U.S. led  forces, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday."
World," Iran on Sunday announced a further  substantial delay in the long overdue project to complete its  first nuclear power plant, part of a program which Washington  says could be used to make atomic arms."
World," Arsonists set fire to a Jewish soup  kitchen in central Paris early on Sunday morning and daubed  Nazi symbols on the building, police said, in the latest  anti Semitic act in France."
Sci/Tech,"Do you hate the government?  Do you want to smash the corporate slave state?  Are you an     anarchist, punk, eco-freak with a bad haircut and attitude?      Is your idea of a fun hobby sitting in your basement practicing your bomb-making skills?      Do you listen to Rage Against the Machine all the time and have     your walls lined with posters of Che     Guevara?  Do you actually want to do something to bring about the Revolution instead of getting stoned and rambling about the     Zapatistas?  Well here's something easy and powerful you can do     to help bring the walls down:    Vote for Bush."
Sports,Britain's swimming coach Bill Sweetenham defends his team's record in Athens.
Business,"In the history of ambitious bridge projects, doubt -- and the controversy that stems from it -- tends to make regular appearances."
Sports,New Olympic record holder British cyclist Bradley Wiggins won the men #39;s individual pursuit at the Athens Olympics with a time of 4:16.
World,"Armed men stormed into an art museum Sunday, threatened staff at gunpoint and stole Edvard Munch #39;s famous paintings  quot;The Scream quot; and  quot;Madonna quot; before the eyes of stunned museum-goers."
World,Palestinian officials on Sunday accused the United States of harming prospects for Mideast peace after the latest indications that Washington is ready to accept some Israeli expansion of West Bank settlements.
Sci/Tech, The people crammed into a meeting room at the Providence Convention Center were contemplating a long visit to an exotic land. They wanted to know about the shape of the mountains and what the weather would be like. They asked if the natives would be approachable.
Business," The initial public offering of  Internet search engine Google Inc. was billed as a bonanza for  millions of U.S. investors    but the little guy, with check in  hand, was left out of the party."
Sports,"Bradley Wiggins had dreamed of winning an Olympic gold since he was 12, but the Londoner got the fright of his life when Brad McGee returned to track racing two years ago."
World,Militants attacking an Israeli armored bulldozer inadvertently killed three other Palestinians Tuesday during an Israeli operation to destroy weapons-smuggling tunnels from Egypt.
World,"Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat is interested in returning former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas to activity, according to Fatah central committee member Sacher Habash."
World,"Two Iraqis have been killed and at least four others wounded in a car bomb explosion north of the capital, Baghdad. The attack occurred in al-Khalis, a town just north of the volatile city of Baquba."
World,"You can bet they have been salivating, waiting patiently for the delicious, divisive moment: for Cultural Revolution Two or Tiananmen Square Two."
Sports,"Lisa Fernandez pitches a three-hitter Sunday and as the Americans roll to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game."
World," Armed men stormed into an art museum Sunday, threatened staff at gunpoint and stole Edvard Munch's famous paintings ""The Scream"" and ""Madonna"" before the eyes of stunned museum goers.    The thieves yanked the paintings off the walls of Oslo's Munch museum and loaded them into a waiting car outside, said a witness, French radio producer Francois Castang..."
World," Despite the controversy surrounding his gold medal in the all around, Paul Hamm has a chance to win two more golds Sunday. The American will compete in the finals of the pommel horse and the floor exercise   the latter against his twin brother, Morgan..."
Sports,"The American men's elite eight crew ends a four-decade drought in rowing gold medals Sunday, pulling out to a big lead and fending off a late charge by the Netherlands."
Sports,"  With his big, thick right hand, Pete Clentzos slaps his belly. The hand bounces off."
Sci/Tech, The people crammed into a  meeting room at the Providence Convention Center were  contemplating a long visit to an exotic land. They wanted to  know about the shape of the mountains and what the weather  would be like. They asked if the natives would be approachable.
Sci/Tech,"When the space station passes across the Sun or moon, the scene offers an interesting demonstration of how planet hunter's look for new candidates by measuring the periodic dimming of a parent star."
Sci/Tech,"The Mars Exploration Rover mission is part of NASA #39;s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet."
Sports," One more victory and U.S. softball team will have its goal: a third Olympic gold. Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team  #151; they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5 0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game."
Sports," The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers  #151; including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene  #151; will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games."
Business,"US Airways and its pilots #39; union failed to announce a tentative labor agreement on Friday, but both sides said they remained optimistic that a bargain would be struck soon."
Business,"In an 11th-hour twist, the Bay Area is at the epicenter of political quakes that jolted lawmakers over the weekend and will rock the Legislature #39;s annual frenzied wrap-up this week."
Sci/Tech,The initial public offering of Internet search leader Google riveted the attention of the technology world and served as a reminder that Silicon Valley remains a unique place in the business world.
Sports,"A stake in the heart of USA mens basketball was delivered Saturday by a player who was inches from doing it four years ago in Sydney, Australia."
Sports,"Despite the controversy surrounding his gold medal in the all-around, Paul Hamm has a chance to win two more golds Sunday. The American will compete in the finals of the pommel "
Sports,"They drank the champagne, bore smiles the width of the Vaal River and took the plaudits of a nation. And they deserved every single moment of the adulation."
Sports,A messy contract holdout and the need for a top-flight wide receiver prompted the Dolphins to agree on a trade Saturday that will send defensive end Adewale Ogunleye to the Chicago Bears for Marty Booker and a 2005 third-round draft pick.
World,"Militant supporters of radical Iraqi Shi #39;ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr kept their hold on a sacred religious shrine Sunday as fighting flared around the holy city of Najaf, south of Baghdad."
World,"With the arrest of six Al Qaeda suspects, law enforcement agencies here claimed to have foiled a plot to blow up key sites, including President #39;s House, military headquarters, the US embassy and parliament, the country #39;s Information Minister Sheikh Rashid "
World," A London bound British Airways plane carrying 302 passengers from Phoenix, Arizona was diverted to Montreal for technical reasons, a spokesman for the airline told AFP."
Sports," Dustan Mohr allowed two runs to score when he dropped a fly ball in the 12th inning, and the New York Mets overcame a shaky return by Tom Glavine and a team record six double plays to beat the San Francisco Giants 11 9 Saturday."
Sports," Jose Guillen and Jeff DaVanon homer off Esteban Loaiza, who failed to make it out of the fourth inning Saturday, as the Anaheim Angels defeated the New York Yankees 6 1 in a storm interrupted game."
Sports,"China #39;s Jia Zhanbo claimed the gold medal in the men #39;s 50-metre rifle three-position target event at the Athens Olympics, after American Matthew Emmons was ruled to have fired at the wrong target on the verge of victory."
World," U.S. tanks rumbled to within 800  meters (yards) of a holy shrine in the Iraqi city of Najaf on  Sunday as fierce clashes with Shi'ite rebels in a nearby town  killed at least 40 Iraqis, officials said."
World,Zhang Yining beats North Korea's Kim Hyang-Mi to win the table tennis women's singles.
Sci/Tech,"Ciena Corp., a maker of fiber optic products and services, posted a wider third-quarter loss Thursday on restructuring and acquisition charges, and warned that fourth-quarter revenue would be flat with third-quarter results due to  quot;ongoing customer "
Sports,"Despite having won 10 out of 11 tests so far this year, England are still a long way from being the best team in the world. Arch-rivals Australia hold sway at the "
World,ITALY #39;S Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said this weekend he would meet Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Wednesday to discuss clandestine immigration and also reparation claims covering nearly two decades of Italian occupation of Libya.
World," Calling himself a ""liberal with sanity,"" former mayor Ed Koch  #151; a lifelong Democrat  #151; said he decided to support President Bush in the 2004 election because of Bush's stance on Iraq."
Sports, American Matthew Emmons fired at the  wrong target on the verge of victory in the Olympics men's  50 meter rife three position target event to surrender an  almost certain gold medal to China's Jia Zhanbo on Sunday.
World, Clashes between police and opposition  supporters erupted across Bangladesh on Sunday in the aftermath  of grenade attacks on a rally that killed 17.
World,"Edvard Munch's paintings ""The Scream"" and ""Madonna"" were stolen from an art museum Sunday while armed men threatened the staff at gunpoint."
World," The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers   including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene   will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games.    Five men broke 10 seconds in qualifying Saturday, led by Crawford's time of 9.89..."
World, U.S. warplanes bombed Najaf's Old City and gunfire rattled on Sunday amid fears a plan to end the standoff with radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr could collapse...
Sci/Tech,"Seiko Epson is developing a flying robot that looks like a miniature helicopter and is about the size of a giant bug. The company hopes it #39;ll prove handy for security, disaster rescue and space exploration."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Michael Anti of the United States won the silver on Sunday in the men #39;s 50m rifle 3-position event at the Summer Olympics in Athens."
World,"Pakistani authorities say they have intercepted a plot by the al-Qaida terror network to kill high profile civil and military officials and attack key sites, including military headquarters and the US embassy in Islamabad."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to wartorn Chechnya ahead of presidential elections next week. He laid a wreath at the grave of the province #39;s recently assassinated Russian-backed leader.
World,"The killer of French woman Amelie Delagrange may be a local man with knowledge of the area, police said today. Detectives are examining the possibility based on the advice of an offender profiler who has been called in on the murder hunt."
World,Measures adopted by the Non-Aligned Movement to boycott Israeli settlers and firms building the West Bank barrier have stirred real worries in the Jewish state of a broader sanctions campaign.
World," Dick Cheney is one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history, regarded as a driving force behind the Iraq war and the Bush administration's industry friendly energy policy."
Business,"With insurance claim projections from Hurricane Charley climbing above \$11 billion, some in the building industry believe the hurricane standards in the uniform Florida Building Code may "
Sports,"Spaniard Sete Gibernau cruised to his third win of the season in the Czech MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off a tough challenge from championship leader Valentino Rossi."
World,Singapore #39;s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday night delivered his first National Day Rally speech since he was sworn in as the country #39;s third Prime Minister.
Business," Marks and Spencer has been overtaken as Britain's biggest clothing retailer by supermarket giant Asda, which is owned by the world's largest retail store Wal Mart, industry figures showed."
Sports," Russia's Svetlana Khorkina, who was  second to American Carly Patterson in the women's all round  gymnastics competition, has accused the judges of robbing her  of the gold medal and said ""everything was decided in advance."""
Business," Investors will watch for oil news from  Russia and Iraq this week, but skepticism that crude prices  will stay sky high is growing and a break in the energy market  would fuel a rally in the U.S. stock market."
World,"ABIDJAN, 7 December (IRIN) - South African President Thabo Mbeki ended his mediation in Cote d #39;Ivoire having wrangled promises from all sides to revive the flagging peace process."
World," Palestinian leaders on Sunday accused the United States of harming prospects for Mideast peace after the latest indications that Washington is ready to accept some Israeli expansion of West Bank settlements.    The New York Times reported Saturday that the United States will now tacitly support construction in built up areas of major Jewish settlements, while remaining opposed to housing activity in undeveloped areas..."
Sports,The International Olympic Committee has stripped a Greek weightlifter of his bronze medal and expelled him from the Athens Games for a doping offense.
Sports,"ONCE the tailenders of world cricket, England thumped the West Indies by 10 wickets at the Oval to complete a 4-0 whitewash yesterday and are now snapping at Australia #39;s heels for world dominance."
World,"US tanks rumbled to within 800 metres of a holy shrine in the Iraqi city of Najaf today as fierce clashes with Shiite rebels in a nearby town killed at least 40 Iraqis, officials said."
World,"Dhaka, Aug 22. (PTI, UNI, AP): Angry opposition protestors set fire to a passenger train and clashed with police in southern Bangladesh today amid general strikes in several cities to protest the series of "
World,North Korea has denounced as  quot;wicked terrorists quot; the South Korean officials who orchestrated last month #39;s airlift to Seoul of 468 North Korean defectors.
Business,"A federal bankruptcy judge has given United Airlines a 30-day  quot;test period quot; to show it can cooperate with its unions on a restructuring plan, rejecting union calls to open the process up to rival proposals immediately because United has not "
Sports,"Spaniard Sete Gibernau stormed into pole position for Sunday #39;s Czech MotoGP Grand Prix, edging out Brazilian Alex Barros at the end of the rain-affected second qualifying session."
Sports,"Stein Metzger screamed, as if the noise would somehow keep the ball off the sand for an extra split second. He threw his body parallel to the ground, but the ball bounced inches out of his reach, as partner Dax Holdren looked on."
World,"An angry mob set fire to a passenger train in central Bangladesh yesterday, injuring at least 20 people, in retaliation for a grenade attack on an opposition rally that killed 22 people and wounded hundreds, police said."
Business,British Airways says it will introduce a company-wide sick leave policy giving managers greater powers to monitor employees #39; absence under a deal hammered out with unions to avert a 24-hour strike.
Business,Marks  amp; Spencer is no longer the UK #39;s largest clothing retailer after losing its crown to supermarket chain Asda. Industry figures for the 12 weeks to July 25 are understood to show that Asda now has a leading 
Business,The Delhi government Sunday braced to tackle a rise in prices of essential commodities and vegetables as an indefinite nationwide truckers #39; strike entered its second day.
Sci/Tech,"Internet retail giant Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Joyo.com Ltd., China #39;s largest online retailer of books, music and videos, in a deal worth about \$75 million."
Sci/Tech,"Loopholes in state laws that regulate hazardous emissions pose a serious risk to the health of millions of Americans and need to be revised, according to a report published this week."
Sports,The satisfaction of knowing they should have won gymnastics gold might be all the South Koreans get. While the country #39;s Olympic team met with lawyers Sunday to plan its appeal over the medal given to American 
Sports,"Minnesota at Texas (8:05 pm EDT). Kenny Rogers (15-5) goes for his 16th win as Texas resumes its AL West title chase. * Manny Ramirez and Jason Varitek, Red Sox."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putrin has made an unannounced trip to Chechnya to honor the memory of the assassinated leader of the restive southern republic, one week before a scheduled vote to replace him."
World," China has executed a university dropout for killing six men   four of whom had raped him, state media reported on Sunday."
World,"A teenager from the village at the center of a bird flu outbreak has been hospitalized with cold symptoms, Malaysia #39;s health minister said on Friday, as poultry farmers counted their losses."
Business," Authorities kept a main oil pipeline in  southern Iraq shut on Sunday rather than risk it being  attacked, restricting the country's exports to half normal  levels, a South Oil Official said."
Sports," China underlined their gold medal  ambitions in Olympic women's volleyball on Sunday, clinching  top spot in Pool B with a straight sets win over Russia."
Business,Arnold Schwarzenegger has settled a dispute with an Ohio car company which used photos of him in an advertising campaign without his permission.
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: It was a tiny software slip up - just eight pixels symbolising Jammu and Kashmir, which were coloured a different shade of green from the rest of India."
Sports,"Britain #39;s Yngling crew Shirley Robertson (M), Sarah Webb (R) and Sarah Ayton celebrate at award ceremony after winning the first title at the Athens Olympic Games on August 21, 2004."
Sports, Matt Ginter will get the start for an injured Victor Zambrano this afternoon when the New York Mets conclude their three game series with the San Francisco Giants at SBC Park.
Business,British Airways PLC said Sunday it would introduce a company-wide sick leave policy giving managers greater powers to monitor employees #39; absence under a deal hammered out with unions to avert a 24-hour strike.
Business,"LONDON : Marks and Spencer has been overtaken as Britain #39;s biggest clothing retailer by supermarket giant Asda, which is owned by the world #39;s largest retail store Wal-Mart, industry figures showed."
Business,"As in so many murder mysteries, the killing of the Russian oil giant Yukos - which began last fall with the arrest of its CEO, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and could climax at any time with the firm #39;s bankruptcy or forced sale of assets -s being committed "
Sci/Tech,"People have Bill Gates all wrong. He doesn #39;t want to rule the world (or at least the computerized portion of it). And although he may secretly hope that all Linux source code spontaneously combusts, that isn #39;t his biggest wish."
Sci/Tech,The firm #39;s new Internet calling plan is cheaper than traditional phone service and has more features. AT amp;T has followed its recent announcement that it #39;s not marketing new residential telephone service by 
Sci/Tech," quot;Madden NFL 2005, quot; the latest version of Electronic Arts Inc. #39;s ERTS.O pro football video game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week of release, the company said on Thursday, citing internal figures."
Sci/Tech,"A college to provide training for the Internet games industry has been opened in Beijing. Xinhua, China #39;s main government-run news agency, reported Saturday that China #39;s Ministry of Information Technology, the "
Sports,"The tattoo on Lauryn Williams #39;s right hip is new this year, but it is already dated. It is Mickey Mouse, baton in hand, dashing through the University of Miami logo."
Sports,Lleyton Hewitt has an unexpected rival in the final of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic after Andre Agassi was beaten in straight sets by unheralded Luxembourg player Gilles Muller on Saturday.
Sports,"Russia #39;s Svetlana Khorkina, who was second to American Carly Patterson in the women #39;s all-round gymnastics competition, has accused the judges of robbing her of the gold "
Sports,"SOUTH AFRICA completed their resurrection from international disgrace to rugby power with their most important win since the World Cup final in 1995, which briefly united the Rainbow Nation."
World,"A Venezuelan air force plane has crashed, killing all 25 passengers and crew, aviation officials say. The aircraft came down in bad weather in a mountainous region in Carabobo state, west of the capital, Caracas, Reuters quoted an official as saying."
Business," The initial public offering of Internet search engine Google Inc. was billed as a bonanza for millions of U.S. investors    but the little guy, with check in hand, was left out of the party."
Business," Authorities kept a main oil pipeline in southern Iraq shut on Sunday rather than risk it being attacked, restricting the country's exports to half normal levels, a South Oil Official said."
Sci/Tech," Pope John Paul II warned in a statement released Sunday that humanity's speedy progress in science and technology risks overlooking moral values, citing with particular concern experiments in human cloning."
World, U.S. helicopter gunships pounded  Shi'ite militias in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf on Sunday as  tanks rumbled to within 800 meters (yards) of a holy shrine at  the center of a near three week insurgency.
World," Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team   they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5 0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game..."
World, U.S. warplanes bombed Najaf's Old City and troops clashed with Shiite militiamen Sunday amid fears a plan to end the standoff could collapse...
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s so-called Dutch auction may have intrigued Wall Street, but nobody here was buying it, figuratively or literally. Instead, Dutch people, the butts "
Sports,"What a week! Here #39;s to Phelps, Thorpe and all the other breakout stars - especially the unheralded Africans. It was an irresistible formula for concocting the most popular Olympic event of the first week."
Sports,Australian cyclist Katie Mactier has won silver behind New Zealand world champion Sarah Ulmer in the women #39;s 3000 metre individual pursuit at the Athens Olympics.
World,YASSER Arafat seems to have held off one more challenge to his rule. But his latest victory does not answer the question of what will happen when he finally does leave the political scene.
Business,"Indexes are up so far this week, but another record oil price could put some of those gains at risk. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - US stock markets were set for a little slip at Friday #39;s open, but it would take a "
Business,"THE Australian chief executive of McDonald #39;s is recuperating after more surgery, the world #39;s largest fast-food company said."
Business,"An Ohio auto dealership and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger have settled a legal dispute over the use of his photograph in a series of car advertisements, officials announced Friday."
Sci/Tech," quot;Madden NFL 2005, quot; the latest version of Electronic Arts Inc. #39;s pro football video game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week of release, the company said on Thursday, citing internal figures."
Sci/Tech,Seiko Epson have unveiled their latest wireless flying micro-robot named the FR-II. The successor to the FR robot the latest micromechatronic contraption has a number of improvements.
Sports,"It was the final of the forgotten. Those who raced it, this weirdest of women #39;s 100-metres dashes, were a largely unknown lot; the winner, Yuliya Nesterenko, ran into history from the comfortable starting blocks of near-total anonymity."
Sports,"From tail-dragging despair to unabashed joy, Britain #39;s newspapers rebounded on Sunday, swelling with pride after five gold medals in one day erased the pain of the first Olympic week in Athens."
Sports," She did not have the magnetic power of Mary Lou Retton, or the dizzy charm of Sarah Hughes, but Carly Patterson did have one final dance in front of her, one last chance to prove that her face belonged on those 70 million McDonald #39;s bags and "
World,Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will seek to intensify the pressure on the government of Sudan to tackle the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Darfur region.
World,"A car bomb exploded north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad today, killing two people and injuring four others, including a deputy provincial governor, police said."
World,"HIGH above white-walled, seven-hilled Amman, in the heart of the Jordanian royal palace compound, a national flag flies in the desert breeze."
Sports,Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis is stripped of his bronze medal and expelled from the Olympics for a doping offense.
Sports,"Although Joe Gibbs is back in Washington, we're unlikely to see any elements of his offensive system on display until Opening Day."
Sports,"American shooter Matt Emmons fired at the wrong target on his final shot Sunday, blowing a commanding lead in the Olympic 50-meter three-position rifle event and allowing Jia Zhanbo of China to take the gold"
Sports," Almost 100 runners set out on Sunday to  recreate history's legendary Marathon while a modern day doping  scandal threatened the gold medal won by Russia at the first  Olympic event held at Ancient Olympia in 1,600 years."
Business,"Prices of vegetables, fruits and other perishable commodities shot up on Sunday though movement of essential goods across the country by and large remained unaffected as the truckers #39; strike to protest imposition of service tax entered the second day."
Sci/Tech,"A standartisation to SAP is part of Nortel Networks #39; restructuting plans and is part of a move that will also see 10 of its workforce, or around 3500 jobs, eliminated."
Sports,"Winning the 100 meters at the Olympics isn #39;t simply a tradition carried on by generations of American women sprinters, it #39;s an exercise in domination."
Sports,"An almost unthinkable lapse of concentration Sunday cost American Matt Emmons an Olympic shooting gold medal. Emmons, far ahead going into his final shot in the three-position "
World,Pakistan said Sunday it still has no information about the whereabouts of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and his close associates.
World,"More than 1000 Maoist rebels stormed a district headquarters in Nepal #39;s north-western mountains, bombing government buildings and killing at least one soldier, as they kept up a blockade "
World,"JERUSALEM : Beleaguered Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon persisted with plans to form a new government including the main opposition Labour party, bolstered by Washington #39;s backing for the expansion of West Bank settlements."
World,"CARACAS : A military airplane crashed in a mountainous region in northeastern Venezuela killing all 25 passengers, a spokesman for the air rescue service told AFP."
World," About 46,000 people are registered to vote in two states, New York and Florida, a violation of both states' laws that could affect the outcome of the November presidential election, according to an investigation by the Daily News."
Business,"The dollar may fall against the euro for a third week in four on concern near-record crude oil prices will temper the pace of expansion in the US economy, a survey by Bloomberg News indicates."
Sports,A FAST finish in the pool at Athens has delivered Australia #39;s best swimming medal haul since the 1956 Melbourne Games. A heroic butterfly leg from Petria Thomas in the women #39;s medley relay yesterday snared the team #39;s seventh and final gold medal.
Sports,"Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand continued her dominance of pursuit racing Sunday, breaking her own world record to win the Olympic gold medal."
Sports,"Mamaroneck, NY - Ryan Moore, 21, of Puyallup, Wash., the NCAA Division I champion who has won all four golf events he has entered since late May, and Luke List, 19, of Ringgold, Ga."
World,"A car bomb detonated near a US military convoy on Sunday outside the northern city of Mosul, the military said. There were no immediate reports of casualties."
World,"Ramallah (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Yasser Arafat refused to sign anti-corruption legislation as demanded by Palestinian law-makers. In a long and tense speech to the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), the "
World,TONY Blair threw his weight behind Kofi Annan yesterday amid a growing clamour in the US for the UN Secretary-General to resign over the Iraq oil-for-food scandal.
World," Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team   they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5 0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game against the Aussies..."
Sports,Britain's team pursuit quartet will race off for gold against Australia on Monday.
Sci/Tech,"POTTERS BAR, England At the end of a winding country road lined with hedgerows and tidy brick homes sits a new prefabricated building chock-full of monitors and filters."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has a massive patch for some of the many bugs and security holes in Windows XP. If you #39;re using Windows XP, you might want to download the software patch and install it."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand won the women #39;s individual pursuit competition in track cycling Sunday at the Olympics."
Sports,"In the midst of the heaving throng of more than 100,000 who turned out in Athens to welcome home the victorious Greek soccer team last month, someone asked how Athens would deal with the crowds during the Olympics."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - China #39;s Zhang Yining, already a gold medalist here with doubles partner Wang Nan, won the women #39;s singles title Sunday with a four-set victory over Hyang Mi Kim of North Korea."
Sci/Tech," Business travelers will be able to surf the Web securely on long distance flights by combining services from Boeing Co. (BA.N) and iPass Inc. (IPAS.O), the companies plan to announce on Monday."
Business," The biggest U.S. weight loss companies  are taking aim at the low carb diet craze with new programs,  products and marketing campaigns they hope will boost  membership rolls and revitalize sales."
World, U.S. helicopter gunships pounded  Shi'ite militias in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf on Sunday as  tanks rumbled to within 800 meters (yards) of a holy shrine at  the center of a near three week insurgency.
Sci/Tech," Business travelers will be able to  surf the Web securely on long distance flights by combining  services from Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=BA.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">BA.N</A> and iPass Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IPAS.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IPAS.O</A>, the  companies plan to announce on Monday."
Business,"Jeff Stacey, managing director of researcher IPO Monitor in Los Angeles, says Dutch auctions are designed to set the price accurately right away."
Sci/Tech,"Rivals to Internet search giant Google Inc. rode the momentum of its long-awaited initial public offering and saw mixed gains in early trading Thursday, but sank near the closing bell as Google #39;s shares remained "
Sports,Matthew Emmons is a trained accountant but he got his numbers terribly wrong at the Olympics. The American sharpshooter was just one shot away from a second Olympic gold 
World,"A car bomb detonated near a US military convoy on Sunday outside the northern city of Mosul, the military said. Two children were injured in the blast, said Dr."
World,Iran says it has delayed plans to start up its first nuclear reactor by a year - but it plans to build more plants with Russian help.
World,"SINGAPORE #39;S new leader tried to mend fences with China today, saying the city-state would back Beijing if Taipei  quot;provoked quot; armed conflict across the Taiwan Strait."
Sports, Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph was questioned by police after witnessing the shootings of three men inside a bar early Sunday.
World," A British Airways 747 en route from Phoenix, Arizona to London made an emergency landing in Montreal following a mechanical problem with the plane, a company spokesman told AFP."
Sci/Tech,"This state-of-the-art spy helicopter features its own computer, a digital camera and Bluetooth wireless technology so it can transmit instant pictures."
Sports," Sarah Ulmer gave New Zealand their first ever Olympic cycling gold medal and only their second of the Athens Games on Sunday, breaking her own world record for the women #39;s 3 km individual pursuit in the process."
Sports,"Aberdeen, Scotland (Sports Network) - Celtic remained perfect in Scottish Premier League play this season with a 3-1 win over Inverness at the Pittodrie."
Sports," Gail Devers, the most talented yet star crossed hurdler of her generation, was unable to complete even one hurdle in 100 meter event Sunday  #151; failing once again to win an Olympic hurdling medal."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   This week's gathering of federal Liberals will allow Paul Martin to hone his skills for the consensus building exercise that is minority government.
World, Senate Intelligence Committee Republicans proposed removing the nation's largest intelligence gathering operations from the CIA and the Pentagon and putting them directly under a new national intelligence director.    Sen...
World," Palestinian leaders reacted angrily on Sunday to Washington's apparent readiness to allow construction inside Israeli settlements in the West Bank, warning that it would destroy the peace process.    U.S..."
World," Gail Devers, the most talented yet star crossed hurdler of her generation, was unable to complete even one hurdle in 100 meter event Sunday   failing once again to win an Olympic hurdling medal.    Devers, 37, who has three world championships in the hurdles but has always flopped at the Olympics, pulled up short and screamed as she slid under the first hurdle..."
Business,"An audit by international observers supported official elections results that gave President Hugo Chavez a victory over a recall vote against him, the secretary-general of the Organisation of American States announced."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer is no longer the UKs largest clothing retailer after losing its crown to supermarket chain Asda, it was reported today."
Sci/Tech,Wellington City Council will this week start replacing 1300 parking meters with 300 pay-and-display machines that can accept payments from mobile phones or credit cards.
Sports," quot;IG has verified that Colombian judge Oscar Buitrago Reyes, one of three officials suspended by the FIG (world gymnastics body) on August 21, has lived and worked in Ohio for several years, quot; the magazine #39;s website said on Sunday."
Sports,and it beat anything the 20th could offer either. A fourth successive gold medal for Matthew Pinsent by only just 0.08s. Barney Williams 
Sports,The Chicago Bears have sent wide receiver Marty Booker and a 2005 third-round draft pick to the Miami Dophins for disgruntled defensive end Adewale Ogunleye.
Sports,Celtic returned to the top of the Scottish Premier League on Sunday with Wales striker John Hartson scoring twice for the champions in a 3-1 win over 10-man Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Sports,Two discards held centre stage yesterday as the Springboks revived memories of their World Cup triumph when they nailed the Tri-Nations title.
World,"RAMALLAH: Palestinians yesterday accused the United States of destroying hopes of negotiations with Israel for a Palestinian state, after the US signalled it could accept some growth of settlements in the West Bank."
Sports,"Federation rules that judges #39; mistake cost S. Korea #39;s Yang a victory, but Hamm gets to keep medal. ATHENS, Greece - Paul Hamm was erroneously awarded the gold medal in the men #39;s all-around Wednesday night because "
Sports,A Hungarian fencing referee was expelled from the Olympics and suspended for two years Sunday after making several errors during Saturday night #39;s gold-medal match in men #39;s team foil.
Sports," Gail Devers, the most talented yet star crossed hurdler of her generation, failed once again in the Olympics as she was struck by injury before the first hurdle. Devers, 37, who has three world championships in the 100 meter hurdles, pulled up short and screamed as she slid under the first hurdle. She sat on the track for about two minutes, rubbing her left leg and grimacing."
Sci/Tech,"CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy - Pope John Paul (news - web sites) II warned in a statement released Sunday that humanity #39;s speedy progress in science and technology risks overlooking moral values, citing with particular concern experiments in human cloning."
Sports,"In another embarrassing incident for the Olympic host nation, a Greek weightlifter has been stripped of his bronze medal for a doping offence."
Sports,Sarah Ulmer #39;s blitzing gold medal ride at the Olympic Velodrome on Monday has left her eating her own words. Ulmer broke the women #39;s 3000m individual pursuit world record for the second time in two days in the final.
Sports,Paula Radcliffe has withdrawn in tears after just over two hours of the Olympic women #39;s marathon. The world record holder and big favourite was in fourth place at the time but was losing ground.
Sports," The Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday released defensive end Tony Brackens, the team's all time sack leader."
Sports, The protective netting in place to protect fans from falling concrete at Wrigley Field must be replaced with a permanent solution if the Chicago Cubs want to play at the stadium next spring.
World," After a week of flip flops by the Army, Halliburton is waiting for a final decision on whether the military will withhold 15 percent of payments for some of its work in Iraq."
Sports," Women's Olympic shot put champion Irina  Korzhanenko of Russia will lose her gold medal after testing  positive for a banned steroid, the head of the Russian Olympic  Committee's anti doping body said Sunday."
World,An exhausted Paula Radcliffe fails to finish in Athens as Japan's Mizuki Noguchi wins the women's marathon.
Business,"Google Inc. #39;s stumbles shouldn #39;t be used to write off the idea of employing auctions to sell stock to the public. Certainly, the initial public offering of the Internet search "
Sports,"Arsenal came back from two goals down to equal Nottingham Forest #39;s 42-match unbeaten run that has stood for 25 years. The Gunners went ahead in the 26th minute through Thierry Henry, but Arsenal were stunned "
Sports,"A Greek Olympian has been stripped of his bronze medal after testing positive for drugs, and a Russian gold medallist has also reportedly failed a test."
Sports,ATHENS : New Zealand #39;s Sarah Ulmer smashed her second world record in as many days on the way to claiming the 3000-metre individual pursuit cycling gold medal at the Athens Olympics.
Sports,"American Deena Kastor crosed the finish line crying as she captured the bronze medal in the marathon Sunday. She finished the course in 2 hours, 27 minutes, 19 seconds."
Sports,  The Boston Red Sox will go for a three game sweep when they face the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field on Sunday night.
World,An angry mob set fire to a passenger train in central Bangladesh yesterday as they protested against a grenade attack on an Opposition rally that killed at least 18 people and injured hundreds.
World,"MOSCOW, August 22 (Itar-Tass) --Akhmad Kadyrov was absolutely against the extreme forms of Wahhabism, which some forces are still trying to plant on our land, President Vladimir Putin said in the RTR documentary, Akhmad Kadyrov."
World," U.S. journalist Micah Garen, who was kidnapped in Iraq more than a week ago, was released Sunday in the southern city of Nasiriyah. Garen spoke to Al Jazeera television, confirming he was freed."
Sports, Japan's diminutive Mizuki Noguchi put on  an extraordinary display of front running to win the Olympic  women's marathon title on Sunday as Paula Radcliffe's challenge  ended in bitter tears.
World," Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she has not asked Alaskans to like the way she got her job  #151; she was appointed by her father, Gov. Frank Murkowski."
World,Singapore's new PM says he would not back Taiwan if it provoked a war with China over independence.
World," The wreck of a 17th century ship found preserved in a sandbar in southern Ireland five years ago could well be the navy flagship of England ruler Oliver Cromwell, according to a Irish government archaeologist."
World," A military plane crashed into a mountain in central Venezuela, killing 25 people, including five children, the air force rescue team said in a statement Saturday."
World," Gail Devers, the most talented yet star crossed hurdler of her generation, failed once again in the Olympics as she was struck by injury before the first hurdle. Devers, 37, who has three world championships in the 100 meter hurdles, pulled up short and screamed as she slid under the first hurdle..."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - One man allegedly worked as an al-Qaida accountant. Another, a poet, is accused of crafting terrorist propaganda..."
Sports,Arsenal striker Thierry Henry insisted there must be an end product to the Gunners #39; record-breaking run. As Arsenal equalled Nottingham Forest #39;s 42-game unbeaten League run Henry said:  quot;Even on the pitch we didn #39;t realise what we had done.
Sports,"The perennial Olympics pariah, commonly known as the ticket scalper, is having a hard time in Athens. Scalpers normally buy hard-to-get tickets, with hopes of selling them later at highly inflated prices."
Sports,"Dax Holdren could only watch helplessly as partner Stein Metzger made a desperate dive for the ball, screaming as if the noise could stop it from hitting the sizzling sand."
World,The devastated parents and sister of murdered French woman Amelie Delagrange left a heart-rending farewell at the scene where she was brutally attacked.
World,"Singapore #39;s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned Taiwan against moving toward independence, saying he supports the  quot;one China quot; policy."
Business,"It lubricates all our lives. But can we live without the black stuff, asks Heather Stewart. Sky-high oil prices are already taking their toll, eating into consumers #39; spending power and squeezing corporate margins "
Business,"For millions of Americans, gymnast Paul Hamm #39;s fame began only when the broad-shouldered Olympian shrugged off a fall in the vaulting competition last week and made an inspired comeback to win gold."
Business,Business travelers will soon take advantage of airborne internet if two companies have their way. Boeing and software maker iPass plan to use satellite and Wi-Fi to connect high fliers to the office.
Sports,Defending champion Arsenal matched a 25-year-old record of 42 league games without a loss in the top tier of English soccer by rallying past Middlesbrough 5-3 Sunday.
World,US troops encircled the Shrine of Ali Sunday as fighting resumed. The standoff leaves Iraqi police with few allies. By Scott Baldauf  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
World,"Iran says its first nuclear reactor, being built with the help of Russia, will not go on line until October 2006, a year later than planned."
World,The family of a French woman who police think might have been slain by a serial hammer killer have paid tribute to an  quot;angel quot; who found happiness during her time in London.
World,"A military plane crashed into a mountain in central Venezuela, killing 25 people, including five children, the air force rescue team said in a statement Saturday."
Business,An audit of Venezuela #39;s referendum results has confirmed President Hugo Chavez won the poll fairly and found no evidence to support the opposition #39;s claims 
World,"A Venezuelan air force plane carrying three crew members and 22 passengers has crashed in bad weather in central Venezuela, killing all on board, an aviation official said Sunday."
Sports," Gail Devers failed once again in the Olympic 100 meter hurdles, falling to injury just steps into her first race. Devers, 37, who has three world championships in the event, pulled up short and screamed as she slid under the first hurdle Sunday."
Sports, Mizuki Noguchi of Japan held on for the gold and American Deena Kastor used a late burst for a stunning bronze medal finish Sunday night in the Olympic marathon. Kastor's third place gave the United States its first marathon medal since Joan Benoit's gold in Los Angeles 20 years ago.
World," Many Americans remember the late Deng Xiaoping as a little man with big ideas at a Houston, Texas, barbecue grinning up at the cameras from under a ten gallon hat."
Sports,America's Katie Smith reinjures her right knee early in a dominating 100-62 women's basketball victory over China on Sunday.
World,"COVINGTON, La. - Retired Louisiana pharmacist George Boudreaux hasn't needed Madison Avenue pitchmen to get the word out about his concoction to treat diaper rash..."
World," Four U.S. Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force have been killed in separate incidents in Iraq's volatile Anbar province, the military announced Sunday..."
World," This latest victory for the U.S. women's basketball team came with a scare   from an injury, not the opponent..."
World," Gail Devers failed once again in the Olympic 100 meter hurdles, falling to injury just steps into her first race. Devers, 37, who has three world championships in the event, pulled up short and screamed as she slid under the first hurdle Sunday..."
Business,"General Growth Properties, the company that owns Ala Moana Center, Victoria Ward Ltd., and Hilo #39;s Prince Kuhio Plaza, stands to gain even more leverage with national retail chains after acquiring the Rouse Co."
Business,"Santos Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest natural gas producer, may report first-half profit fell 40 percent after a fire on New Year #39;s Day at its gas processing plant in central Australia cut production."
Business,"One of the best-known names in camera film, Agfa-Gevaert, is quitting the industry due to the booming popularity of digital cameras."
Business,"SANTOS has moved to consolidate its gas exploration and production business in offshore Victoria, picking up a dominant position in the southern Gippsland Basin."
Sci/Tech,INSENSITIVE computer programmers with little knowledge of geography have cost the giant Microsoft company hundreds of millions of dollars in lost business and led hapless company employees to be arrested by offended governments.
Sci/Tech,Priceline.com and Ramada.com have agreed to make their Web pages easier to navigate for the blind and visually impaired as part of a settlement with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.
Sports,Mizuki Noguchi of Japan held on for the gold and American Deena Kastor used a late burst for a stunning bronze medal finish Sunday night in the Olympic marathon.
World,"As negotiations between Moktada al-Sadr and the interim Iraqi government stalled today, American forces intensified pressure on rebels loyal to Mr."
World,"In a murder case echoing that of student Marsha McDonnell, police found the body of a young woman bludgeoned to death in Twickenham."
World,"Last week, Attorney-General Menahem Mazuz submitted a reportedly dire study to the government on the ramifications of the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on the security fence, and warned that it could result in sanctions against Israel."
World,"A car bomb has exploded north of the Iraqi capital, killing two people and injuring four others, including the deputy provincial governor of Diyala."
Sports," A state grand jury has handed down an indictment regarding the use of prostitutes to entice football recruits to the University of Colorado, according to a published report."
World," Sudanese Darfur rebels arrived in Nigeria on Sunday ahead of peace talks under the African Union (AU) to resolve a conflict that has killed up to 50,000 and displaced more than a million people."
Sports," Moroccan duo Hicham El Guerrouj and Adil  Kaouch led the way into the Olympic men's 1,500 meters final  when they each won one of Saturday's semi finals."
World," Sudanese Darfur rebels arrived in Nigeria  on Sunday ahead of peace talks under the African Union (AU) to  resolve a conflict that has killed up to 50,000 and displaced  more than a million people."
Sports,Julius Jones scored on a 17-yard touchdown run with 37 seconds left as the Dallas Cowboys scored two touchdowns in the last two minutes to stun the Seattle Seahawks 43-39 in the National Football League Monday.
Sci/Tech, A new weekly music television show that will showcase charts for mobile phone ringtones and music downloads is to be aired on ITV1 in a sign of the growing influence of both the mobile phone and the internet on music sales.
World,"ATHENS, Aug. 22  The marathon was inspired by suffering, and on the day an event that is as much a test of character as a test of endurance returned to its Olympic roots, the suffering returned, too."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. #39;s Asda, the UK #39;s second biggest supermarket chain, surpassed Marks  amp; Spencer Group Plc as Britain #39;s largest clothing retailer in the last three months, according to the Sunday Telegraph."
Sports,"Japan #39;s Mizuki Nogushi won the first Olympic marathon raced from the historic site in 108 years on Sunday, but for Britain the race turned into heartbreak as its top runner quit in tears."
Sports,"Svetlana Khorkina, who was second to American Carly Patterson in the women #39;s all-around gymnastics competition, has accused the judges of robbing her of the gold medal and said  quot;everything was decided in advance."
World,"By Abdul Hussein Al-Obeidi, Associated Press, 8/22/2004 15:32. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf #39;s Old City on Sunday in a fierce battle between US forces and Shiite militants, as negotiations "
World,"A week before the Chechen presidential election, President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Chechnya on Sunday to lay red carnations on the grave of slain Chechen leader Akhmad Kadyrov."
Business,"Even though tax money pays for voting machines, the three companies that certify the nation's voting technologies operate in secret. The reason? Their contracts with the voting machine makers specify secrecy."
Sports, Asafa Powell led the way into what appears to be a wide open Olympic 100m final on Sunday as the Jamaican won his semifinal in 9.95 seconds.
Sports,"Chantelle Newbery won Australia #39;s first gold medal in diving since 1924 Sunday night, easily holding off China #39;s Lao Lishi and Aussie teammate Loudy Tourky in women #39;s 10-meter platform."
World,Rebel delegates from Sudan #39;s western Darfur region have arrived in Nigeria for talks with Sudanese officials on ending violence sparked by a rebel uprising 18 months ago.
World," OSLO, Norway (AP)   Armed men stormed into an art museum Sunday, threatened staff at gunpoint and stole Edvard Munch's famous paintings The Scream and Madonna before stunned museum goers."
Sports, The New York Mets recalled right hander Matt Ginter from Triple A Norfolk in time for him to start Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants.
World," Gail Devers failed once again in the Olympic 100 meter hurdles, falling to injury just steps into her first heat. Devers, 37, who has three world championships in the event, pulled up short and screamed as she slid under the first hurdle Sunday..."
World,"COVINGTON, La. - Retired Louisiana pharmacist George Boudreaux hasn't needed Madison Avenue pitchmen to get the word out about his concoction to treat diaper rash..."
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com, the world #39;s biggest online retailer, is to buy Chinese rival Joyo.com for about \$75m in a deal that will give it a substantial presence in China #39;s growing internet market."
Sports,The eight days of Olympic swimming competition ended Saturday night at the Athens Summer Games. And the big star was American Michael Phelps.
Sports,"Justin Gatlin ran the race of his life, barely holding off the field Sunday night to win the 100 meters in 9.85 seconds. Francis Obikwelu of Portugal got the silver "
Sports,Exhausted cyclist Sarah Ulmer is still on a high from taking gold at the Olympics in world record time. She is back at the Olympic village and still cannot believe the number of New Zealanders at the velodrome to cheer her on.
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt strong first serve and excellent court coverage ended the best week of Gilles Muller #39;s career. Hewitt beat the Luxembourg player 6-3, 6-4 Sunday in the final of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic."
Sports,Chantelle Newbery became the first Australian to win the Olympic women #39;s platform diving title with a clearcut victory in the final on Sunday.
Sports,"BRONX, New York (Ticker) -- Kelvim Escobar was the latest Anaheim Angels #39; pitcher to subdue the New York Yankees. Escobar pitched seven strong innings and Bengie Molina tied a career-high with four hits, including "
Sports,"(Aug. 22, 2004) -- The Miami Dolphins desperately needed a receiver. The Chicago Bears desperately needed a defensive end. But take a closer look, and it seems clear that the Bears came out on top in the deal -- by a lot."
World,"fiance who spent three months with me in Nassiriya, quot; Garen told Arab satellite television Al Jazeera by telephone. He was speaking from the Nassiriya office of rebel Shi #39;ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr."
World,"One vagrant died and three were badly beaten in overnight attacks in Brazil #39;s biggest city of Sao Paulo, raising the number of victims of a suspected death squad to 14 in four days."
Sports," Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, manager Dusty Baker and Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt were ejected Sunday during the NL Central rivals' final game of a three game series."
Sports,An impressive century by opening batsman Salman Butt helped Pakistan notch up their first tour win with a 43-run victory over a Cricket Australia Chairman #39;s XI at Lilac Hill in Perth.
World, Mizuki Noguchi kept the Olympic Games women's marathon title in Japan when she clinched gold here in a time of 2hrs 26min 20sec.
World, A new report from the now defunct Sept. 11 commission details the lax controls on immigration and customs that the hijackers exploited to carry out their plot.
World,The relationship between President Bush and Wall Street has always been layered with paradox and outright contradiction.
Business,"High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all US recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year."
Sci/Tech,"Pigeon fanciers in Britain, tired of having their prize racing birds snatched by predators, have a plan to save them - by making them taste too nasty for other birds to eat."
Sports,"So Paula Radcliffe is mortal, and probably now destined never to win an Olympic gold medal. For the past two years she has run like a goddess inexorably heading towards Athens glory."
Sports,"Stefan Holm of Sweden won the Olympic high jump Sunday, clearing 7 feet, 8 inches (2.36 meters) as Sweden took three gold medals in the first two days of competition."
World,"Pierre Raffarin declared Sunday that  quot;France will be extremely severe against those who perpetrate anti semitism, quot; after visiting the Jewish social "
Sports," Eric Hinske and Vernon Wells homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with an 8 5 victory Sunday."
Sports, American Justin Gatlin shot to victory  in the Olympic 100 meters final on Sunday in an atmosphere of  fevered excitement.
Sports,"America's Justin Gatlin runa the race of his life, barely holding off the field Sunday to win the 100 meters in 9.85 seconds."
Sports,"Miguel Tejada went 4 for 5 with a homer, three doubles and five RBI for the Orioles, but it could not prevent the O's from being swept by the now hot-hitting Blue Jays, 8-5, on Sunday."
Sports, American Justin Gatlin shot to victory  in the Olympic 100 meters final on Sunday in an atmosphere of  fevered excitement.
World,Rivals in western Afghanistan agreed to a cease-fire last week after the arrival of the Afghan National Army.
World,At least seven small bombs have exploded in Spain's seaside resorts this month.
World,Yachting is one of the new luxuries for Moscow's superrich.
World,Is the country better prepared to prevent a repeat of last August's deadly crisis?
Business,During a recent visit to Jaipur I was informed that in the last two years the clinics and nursing homes of over 30 doctors had been attacked by attendants and friends of patients and the public.
Sci/Tech,Novell Inc. is reporting a big turnaround in its financial picture. The networking company is reporting a third-quarter profit of \$23.
Sports,"The marathon was inspired by suffering, and on the day an event that is as much a test of character as a test of endurance returned to its Olympic roots, the suffering returned, too."
Sports, Lauryn Williams never heard of Yuliya Nesterenko until this weekend. The same might be said about the Belarussian #39;s knowledge of the 20 year old American.
World,"Sudan said it had imprisoned some Darfur militia and police for crimes including rape, the first admission that government security forces have committed human rights abuses there, a Khartoum daily said on Sunday."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Aug. 22, 2004 - Security forces hunted for more terror suspects, officials said Sunday, as Pakistan revealed it has arrested a dozen al-Qaida-linked militants planning to launch simultaneous "
World,Four suspected al Qaeda fighters will be formally charged with war crimes this week as the US military opens the first legal hearings for foreign 
World," Former Republican Sen. Bob Dole suggested Sunday that John Kerry apologize for past testimony before Congress about alleged atrocities during the Vietnam War and joined critics of the Democratic presidential candidate who say he received an early exit from combat for ""superficial wounds."" Dole also called on Kerry to release all the records of his service in Vietnam..."
World," Armed, masked thieves burst into a lightly guarded Oslo museum Sunday and snatched the Edvard Munch masterpiece ""The Scream"" and a second Munch painting from the walls as stunned visitors watched in shock.    It was the second time in a decade that a version of the iconic ""Scream,"" which depicts an anguished, opened mouthed figure grabbing the sides of its head, had been stolen from an Oslo museum..."
Sports,"American Justin Gatlin shot to victory in the Olympic 100 meters final on Sunday in an atmosphere of fevered excitement. Gatlin flew across the line in 9.85 seconds, one "
Sports,"Many athletes exude ideals of Games, from embraces in the pool to a fencing timeout. By Mark Sappenfield  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sports,"After years of sacrificing, athletes don #39;t come to the Olympics to put self-interest aside; they come to be No. 1. Get all of today #39;s headlines, or alerts on specific topics."
Sports," Lithuanian guard Sarunas Jasikevicius, whose off target three pointer kept his team from pulling off the biggest upset of the Sydney Olympics, didnt miss when it counted on Saturday night against the Americans in a thrilling 94 90 "
World,NAJAF (Iraq) - US helicopter gunships pounded supporters of Moqtada Al Sadr in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf yesterday as tanks rumbled to within 800 metres of a holy shrine at the centre of a near three-week insurgency.
World,"Singapore #39;s new Prime Minister, in his first policy speech since taking office, has warned of the dangers of war if Taiwan makes a miscalculation in its relations with China."
Business,Danielle Rhoades still remembers the taste of debt: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and tuna fish. That #39;s mainly what she subsisted on for a year - after living more extravagantly during her first year 
Sports,"Southern stars: 3000 metres women #39;s pursuit gold medallist Sarah Ulmer, right, hug #39;s Australia #39;s silver medallist Katie Mactier after beating her in a record breaking final."
Sports,Sri Lankas emphatic victory over the South Africans must count among the finest in their cricketing history. Graeme Smiths side were taken apart with the efficiency of crew changing tyres at a car race.
Sports,"Spaniard Sete Gibernau cruised to his third win of the season in the Czech MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off a tough challenge from championship leader Valentino Rossi."
Sports," Aramis Ramirez hit a three run homer, Moises Alou also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 11 6 on Sunday in the testy conclusion of a three game series between the NL Central rivals."
World, An Islamic militant group published on a website the alleged pictures of twelve Nepalese citizens whom it said it had abducted for cooperating with US forces in Iraq.
Sports, All round champion Paul Hamm's Olympic  fortunes took a downward turn on Sunday when he was outdone by  the mastery of Kyle Shewfelt and Teng Haibin in the men's  apparatus finals.
World," The highly charged debate over John Kerry's record in the Vietnam War raged, after a veteran working to help re elect incumbent president George W. Bush resigned, while the Democratic challenger lodged a formal complaint with election authorities."
Sports," American Andre Agassi has withdrawn  from the TD Waterhouse Cup, starting on Monday on Long Island,  citing fatigue."
World, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on  Sunday proposed to give a greater role to African Union (AU)  troops in restoring peace to Sudan's Darfur region on the eve  of talks between the Sudanese government and rebels.
World, U.S. helicopter gunships pounded  Shi'ite militias in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf on Sunday as  tanks rumbled to within 800 meters (yards) of a besieged shrine  at the center of a near three week insurgency.
Business,MUMBAI India has cut the import tax on steel for a third time this year and canceled customs duty on raw materials to contain prices after they rose to their highest in a decade.
Sci/Tech,"Racing pigeon owners are planning to make their birds less tasty in a bid to stop them being eaten by peregrine falcons, it was revealed today."
Sports,"ATHENS Justin Gatlin of the United States held off a late charge by Francis Obikwelu, a Nigerian-born Portuguese, on Sunday to win one of the fastest 100-meter finals in Olympic history."
Sports,"ATHENS The marathon was inspired by suffering, and on the day an event that is as much a test of character as a test of endurance returned to its Olympic roots and the evocative marble horseshoe that is Panathanaiko stadium, the suffering returned, too."
Sports,"ATHENS Capping a perfect year, Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand set a stunning world record and won Olympic gold to add to her world title in the three-kilometer pursuit on Sunday."
Sports,"MOSCOW Russia #39;s Svetlana Khorkina, who was second to Carly Patterson of the United States in the women #39;s all-round gymnastics competition, has accused the judges of robbing her of the gold medal, saying  quot;everything was decided in advance."
World,LONDON British Airways and union leaders said over the weekend that they had agreed to a three-year pay deal for check-in employees and baggage handlers and that a strike scheduled for Friday had been suspended.
Sports," The United States ran their preliminary  round record to a perfect 5 0 with a 100 62 drubbing of China  at the women's Olympic basketball tournament on Sunday,  remaining on course for a third consecutive gold medal."
Sports,"Bengie Molina went 4-for-4 with a three-run homer, Kelvim Escobar outpitched Kevin Brown and the Anaheim Angels completed a three-game sweep."
Business,"A federal bankruptcy judge approved United Airlines #39; amended financing plan Friday, rejecting union arguments that United didn #39;t try hard enough to come up with an alternative that would continue company contributions to employee pension funds."
Business,German private equity firm Nanno and two US groups have reportedly joined forces to back the management buy-out of the troubled consumer photo business from Belgian-based Agfa-Gevaert for a reported E175m.
Sci/Tech,"Some people have a great excuse for being bad at math -- their language lacks the words for most numbers, US-based researchers reported on Thursday."
Sports,"The 17-day Olympic Games passed the halfway point this weekend, and the best news on the security front was that there was no news at all."
Sports,"Semifinals - Saturday, August 21 ----- Ryan Moore (1) def. Jeff Overton (20), 2 and 1 Luke List (6) def. Chris Nallen (10), 19 Holes."
Sports,Brad Radke pitched seven strong innings while Torii Hunter had three hits and three RBIs as the Twins knocked down the Indians again with a 7-3 victory Sunday.
World,Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday proposed to give a greater role to African Union (AU) troops in restoring peace to Sudan #39;s Darfur region on the eve of talks between the Sudanese government and rebels.
Sci/Tech,An online university that supposedly granted a business degree to a cat has been sued for consumer fraud. The lawsuit was filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General #39;s Office against Dallas-based Trinity Southern 
Business,The finance minister said he suspected a role for transport booking agents in misguiding the truck operators and inciting them to go on strike.
Sports,Nuwan Zoysa ripped through South Africa #39;s upper order to power Sri Lanka to a 37-run victory in the second One Day International in Colombo.
World,"NAJAF: A fierce gunbattle erupted between US troops and radical Shi #39;ite militants near Najaf #39;s holy shrine this morning, a Reuters witness said."
World,"22 August 2004 -- The US-led coalition forces said that troops fired on a truck that attempted to run through a joint Afghan National Army and coalition checkpoint near Ghazni, killing three and wounding two others."
World," A decade ago, Britain's magazine market was shaken up by a series of men's titles which offered an unsubtle mix of football, humour and scantily clad women. Now a new revolution has begun, using much the same formula."
Sports," Fiorentina, Atalanta, Messina and Livorno all won their first round matches of the Italian Cup on Sunday, stepping closer to qualification for the next round."
World," Republican President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are battling feverishly for the support of soldiers and veterans, but Bush seems to have gained the upper hand as Kerry's military past comes under attack."
Sci/Tech,"The space shuttle may begin flying before NASA has a reliable plan to fix damage similar to that which doomed the Columbia shuttle in February 2003, the manager of the shuttle program said Monday."
Business,"NEW DELHI: Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Sunday said truck operators and owners, who are on strike protesting the imposition of service tax, have been wrongly advised and misguided by goods transport agents even as the government "
Sci/Tech,Pope John Paul on Sunday condemned human cloning as an arrogant attempt to improve on God #39;s creation.  quot;The sense of power that every technical progress inspires in man is 
Sci/Tech, Sony Corp is attempting to claw back market share of the domestic flat panel TV market with the launch of eight new televisions.
Sci/Tech,Researchers claim to have solved the mystery of the people who simply do not count. It could be because they are lost for words. The Piraha of the Amazon have almost legendary status in language research.
Sci/Tech,"In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired."
Sci/Tech,"Salesforce.com (CRM:NYSE - commentary - research), a provider of Internet-based customer relationship management software, posted its first quarterly profit as a public company after the bell Thursday."
Sports,LLEYTON HEWITT further fine-tuned his game ahead of the US Open with a convincing 6-3 6-4 win over Gilles Muller to capture the Washington Open today.
Sports,CHAMPION Kiwi cyclist Sarah Ulmer denied Victorian Katie Mactier the Olympic Games 3000m individual pursuit gold medal today by smashing the world record.
Sports,Britain finally struck gold at the Athens Games. Germany lost two golds but won one more in equestrian. Swimming events concluded and track and field heated up on day eight.
Sports,"LONDON, AUGUST 22: Arsenal equalled Nottingham Forests 42-match unbeaten league record in heart-stopping style on Sunday when the Premier League champions roared back from 1-3 down to beat Middlesbrough 5-3 at Highbury."
Sports,"The Cardinals may or may not ever see the dominant Matt Morris of 2001 ever again, the pitcher who finished third in Cy Young balloting and was the undisputed No."
World,"Sporadic violence has erupted in Bangladesh in response to a deadly grenade attack on an opposition rally, which killed at least 19 people and wounded more than 100."
World,"KATHMANDU, AUGUST 22: Nabil bank chairman Satyendra Shrestha, who earlier headed the RBI equivalent, the Rashtra Bank of Nepal, cant understand that the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), which is performing wonders under the UN mission in Congo, is still to "
Sci/Tech,"quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has recruited two Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots for an especially tricky maneuver -- snagging a capsule full of stardust as it parachutes back to Earth next month, mission managers said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," US retail sales over the Internet rose 0.9 percent in the second quarter of 2004 and gained 23.1 percent compared with the same period last year as consumers continued to turn to e commerce to make purchases, a government report showed on "
Sci/Tech,"Novell earned \$23 million, or six cents a share, on revenues of \$305 million in its fiscal third quarter ended July 31. It derived \$12 million in revenues from its presumably unprofitable SUSE Linux business "
Sports,Justin Gatlin of the United States became the fastest man in the world after winning the men #39;s 100 meters dash at the 28th Olympic Games here on Sunday.
World," The teenage girls squint into the sun, watching the surfer expertly ride a rolling wave into the shoreline. ""He's good,"" one says to the other. ""And cute,"" comes the giggled response."
Sports," Bengie Molina had four hits, including a three run homer, as the Anaheim Angels completed a three game series sweep with a 4 3 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday."
Business, Legendary music mogul Clive Davis has some advice for music retailers looking to persuade music fans to return to traditional record shops: Make shopping more fun.
Sports," Bengie Molina had four hits, including  a three run homer, as the Anaheim Angels completed a three game  series sweep with a 4 3 win over the New York Yankees on  Sunday."
World," Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf's Old City on Sunday in a fierce battle between U.S. forces and Shiite militants, as negotiations dragged on for the handover of the shrine that the fighters have used for their stronghold..."
World," Three got medals, and Paul Hamm got mad. The United States upped its gymnastics medal haul to seven Sunday night, the most since the Americans won 16 at the boycotted Los Angeles Games in 1984..."
World," Armed, masked thieves burst into a lightly guarded Oslo museum Sunday and snatched the Edvard Munch masterpiece ""The Scream"" and a second Munch painting from the walls as stunned visitors watched in shock.    It was the second time in a decade that a version of the iconic ""Scream,"" which depicts an anguished, opened mouthed figure grabbing the sides of its head, had been stolen from an Oslo museum..."
Business,"Pledging to respect private wealth and fight corruption, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has told his opponents they should not fear his left-wing  quot;revolution quot;."
Sci/Tech,"NIJMEGEN, Netherlands Google #39;s so-called Dutch auction may have intrigued Wall Street, but nobody here was buying it, figuratively or literally."
Sci/Tech, Electronics conglomerate Sony have unveiled eight new flat screen televisions in a product push it hopes will help it secure a leading share of the domestic market.
Sci/Tech,"Mary Meeker can tell you first hand about bubbles bursting. For much of the 1990s, she was called  quot;Queen of the Net, quot; for her knack for picking tech stocks and helping companies like Netscape go public."
Sports,"JAPAN #39;S Mizuki Noguchi foiled premature British celebrations to win the women #39;s marathon today, beating world record-holder and scorching favourite Paula Radcliffe."
Sports,"NICOLAS MASSU: Yeah, I think it #39;s  I #39;m so happy and I cannot believe this. Is too much in two days to win two medals, gold medals."
Sports,The United States crashed to its second defeat in the Olympic men #39;s basketball tournament Saturday when a late shooting spree by Sarunas Jasikevicius propelled Lithuania to a 94-90 victory.
Sports,"There were a couple of near misses for Australia on the second night of track cycling competition, with a silver medal to Brad McGee in the 4000m individual pursuit and fourth place to the team sprint trio."
Sports,"Moments after the women #39;s Olympic 100-meter final last night, US sprinter Lauryn Williams looked up at the giant scoreboard in Olympic Stadium and saw an inspiring image, captured "
Sports,"AMERICAN Lindsay Davenport won her fourth consecutive title of the year today, beating second seed Vera Zvonareva 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Cincinnati Open."
Sports,"Arsenal equaled Nottingham Forest #39;s 42-match unbeaten league record by battling back from 3-1 down to beat Middlesbrough 5-3 at Highbury, with French international striker Thierry Henry scoring twice."
Sports,"BROOKLYN, Mich. (SportsTicker) - Greg Biffle took over the lead with 17 laps left and held off teammate Mark Martin to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday."
World,"KHARTOUM, Aug 22 (AFP) -- Since early 2003, Sudan #39;s western Darfur region has been in the throes of armed conflict between government forces backed by Arab militias and several rebel movements."
World,"The Palestinian Authority is negotiating with the World Bank and, indirectly, with Israeli representatives, regarding economic and administrative arrangements for the post-disengagement Gaza Strip."
Sports," Chipper Jones' three run homer capped an eight run second inning, J.D. Drew hit a two run double and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10 1 on Sunday for a split of the four game series."
World," Refugee camps in Chad housing 200,000 Sudanese fleeing fighting in Darfur are near capacity and placing a huge burden on Sudan's impoverished western neighbor, the United Nations said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has asked anyone who has a certain 15in PowerBook G4 models to return the battery, which could be faulty. The recall follows four complaints made to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding batteries that have overheated."
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest mining company, and Alcoa Inc. said they plan to sell shares in their metal-processing and distribution venture."
Business,"Banco Santander will today tell Abbey National #39;s union that about 2,500 jobs will go if the Spanish bank is successful in its takeover bid."
Business,MOSS BLUFF -- Hundreds of people who were evacuated last week when a tower of burning natural gas began roaring from an underground storage cavern were allowed to return home this morning.
Sports,"If anyone had questions about Stewart Cink being chosen for the Ryder Cup team, he answered them with authority Sunday at the NEC Invitational, never letting anyone within two shots and becoming the first wire-to-wire winner this year on the PGA Tour."
Sports,Chantelle Newbery has jumped into sporting history by winning Australias first Olympic diving gold medal since 1924 in the women #39;s 10 metre platform in Athens.
World,"KATHMANDU - Hundreds of Maoist rebels stormed a town in the north-west of Nepal yesterday, bombing government buildings and killing a soldier, while others kept up a blockade on roads surrounding the capital, Kathmandu, for a fifth day."
World,"THE parents of Australian terrorist suspect David Hicks are headed for Cuba for an emotional reunion with their son, who has been in US military detention for almost three years."
Sports," Carl Pavano pitched six solid innings, hit a home run and drove in two runs to lead the Florida Marlins to an 8 3 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday."
Business,"New Delhi, Aug 21.(PTI): The indefinite nationwide truckers #39; strike protesting the imposition of service tax today evoked mixed response with a section of transporters in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu staying away from the protest."
Sports,"Chantelle Newbery gave up diving after her son was born, but she returned to the sport, and on Monday morning she became the first Australian to win an Olympic diving title in 80 years."
Business,"THE three companies that certify the US #39; voting technologies operate in secrecy, and refuse to discuss flaws in the ATM-like machines to be used by nearly one in three voters in the presidential poll in November."
Business,"Foster #39;s Group Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest beer and winemaker, probably turned to a loss in the second-half after taking charges to restructure its Beringer Blass wine business, analysts said."
Sports,"Stewart Cink maintained his composure to register an even par final round score of 70 for a four-shot victory at the \$7 million WGC-NEC Invitational on Sunday, his second win of the season."
Sports,Justin Gatlin of the US ran the fastest time in the world this year to become the youngest Olympic 100 meters champion for 36 years.
Sports,Arsenal matched Nottingham Forest #39;s record of 42 consecutive league games without defeat at Highbury on Sunday afternoon after defeating a stubborn Middlesbrough side in an extraordinary eight goal thriller.
World,US forces renewed their assault yesterday on Mehdi Army positions in and around Najaf #39;s old city with an early morning bombing raid and an advance which brought tanks at some points 
World,"Violence spread across Bangladesh yesterday, as mobs set railway coaches on fire and smashed cars in retaliation for grenade attacks on an opposition rally in Dhaka that left 19 people dead and 200 injured."
World,"SEREMBAN: A veterinarian and three of her children, who have been warded for observation at the Kota Baru Hospital, do not have a persistent fever or sore throat - the common symptoms of avian influenza."
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai is due to arrive in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day official visit, originally scheduled for last month."
Business,Crude oil futures were little changed in New York after falling Friday on expectations reduced fighting in Iraq #39;s holy city of Najaf may enable the country to restore oil exports to full capacity.
Business,"Workers at Volkswagen #39;s Mexico plant agreed to end a three-day-old strike Saturday and accept a pay package very close to the company #39;s original offer, officials "
Business,"Japanese stocks may rise after oil prices fell from a record in New York, easing concern higher energy costs will damp consumer spending and corporate profits."
Sports,"Paul Hamm had hoped to continue the American gymnastics carnival at the Olympics Games on Sunday. Instead, as well as facing a battle to hold onto the individual gold that "
Sports,World record holder Paula Radcliffe pulled up in tears before the end of the women #39;s marathon today as Mizuki Noguchi ensured the gold medal would be returning to Japan.
World," BANFF, Alta. (CP)   Parks Canada brass from Ottawa are trading their three piece suits for park uniforms to help relieve managers in Alberta who have been working without a break since a strike began over a week ago."
Sci/Tech," As the late afternoon sun bathes the beach with a soft warmth, gentle waves lap quietly at the shore  #151; and strollers occasionally stumble over a thick wad of white cables embedded in the fine, black sand."
Sports, Aramis Ramirez hit a three run homer  as the Chicago Cubs survived the ejection of starting pitcher  Kerry Wood to defeat the Astros 11 6 in National League play in  Houston on Sunday.
Business,"In shift of tone, White House says high energy prices are now dragging on US economy. CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - President Bush #39;s economic advisers are warning that high energy prices have become a drag on "
Sports," Ten seconds. Barely time enough to tie a shoe, wash a glass, get the paper off the porch. But when the moment comes, and eight men kneel at their blocks and peer down the empty, waiting track, it is as if the entire Olympics stop to watch."
Sports,"WASHINGTON: Luxembourg #39;s Gilles Muller stunned top-seeded Andre Agassi 6-4, 7-5 to reach the final of the Washington Classic on Saturday, depriving the American veteran an opportunity of picking up a sixth victory at this event."
Sports,"Try telling Arsenal the Premiership is a marathon not a sprint. The champions have come out of the blocks at an extraordinary pace, racking up nine goals in two games and "
Sports,"Cliches and elbows were out in force yesterday.  quot;I honestly didn #39;t see it, quot; said Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill, but Caley coach John Robertson did."
Sports,"Although Dario Franchitti was criticized for making the jump to the IRL from the former CART series, his decision is starting to look like a good one."
World,ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Sunday that law enforcement agencies had arrested nine people including Farooq Usman and Ghulam Mustafa in connection with the plot to blow up key buildings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
World,International mediators have sworn in all the main warlords who will become members of Somalia #39;s new parliament in a major step towards ending 13 years of anarchy.
World,A disengagement administration that would handle compensation to the evacuated Gaza Strip and northern West Bank settlers was established Sunday.
Business,"High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all US recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year."
World,"Struggling to lift a Kalashnikov, a 12-year-old with the Mahdi army militia said he could do anything in battle except fly a helicopter."
World,"Four homeless men were bludgeoned to death and six were in critical condition on Friday following early morning attacks by unknown assailants in downtown streets of Sao Paulo, a police spokesman said."
Sports," AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Stewart Cink maintained his  composure to register an even par final round score of 70 for a  four-shot victory at the \$7 million WGC-NEC Invitational on  Sunday, his second win of the season."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.67 percent  at the opening on Monday after crude oil dropped back from  record highs above  $49 a barrel, encouraging some investors to  return to the Tokyo stock market in search of bargains."
Sports," Veterans Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede  beat Sandra Pires and Ana Paula Connelly in an all Brazil  women's beach volleyball contest on Sunday, showing experience  counts as they advanced to the Olympic semi finals."
Sci/Tech," Instead of wearing khakis, students this summer at Croton Point Park donned wet suits and scuba gear as they dug up discoveries beyond the reach of landlocked archaeologists."
World," One vagrant died and three  were badly beaten in overnight attacks in Brazil's biggest city  of Sao Paulo, raising the number of victims of a suspected  death squad to 14 in four days."
World," Justin Gatlin ran the race of his life Sunday night, barely holding off the fastest Olympic 100 field in history to win the gold in 9.85 seconds. Francis Obikwelu of Portugal got the silver in 9.86..."
Business,"BANFF, Alta. (CP) - Parks Canada brass from Ottawa are trading their three-piece suits for park uniforms to help relieve managers in Alberta who have been working without a break since a strike began over a week ago."
Business,  State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is working with federal investigators to examine whether Yale New Haven Hospital and other nonprofit hospitals in Connecticut are overcharging government agencies for medical supplies.
Business,"A weaker-than-expected premarket auction, followed by two brisk days of trading, tell a tale of tech IPO market. By Daniel B. Wood  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Business,"The latest twist on the thrashings of dying retail giant Daiei developed last week when it emerged that Wal-Mart has been in talks with the IRCJ, the government #39;s turn-around fund, to possibly taking a position in Daiei."
Business,Tony Blair and Gordon Brown will today be urged to risk the wrath of wealthier voters by reforming the tax laws on inheritance so as to close loopholes on gifts that allow the better-off to escape the Treasury #39;s grip.
Business,"SYDNEY: Australia #39;s flagship carrier, Qantas, said yesterday it is talking with Singapore Airlines on ways to cut costs as both prepare to roll out the colossal A380 jet."
Business,"The tax-sheltered plan, cited as one of the nation #39;s worst by researcher Morningstar Inc., could feature mutual funds from Fidelity Investments by early 2005, and more flexible account options are on the way."
Sports,SARAH ULMER gave New Zealand its first ever Olympic cycling gold medal and only their second gold of the Athens Games overnight. And she broke her own world record for the women #39;s 3km individual pursuit.
Sports,"The executive board of the IOC will meet at 5am for the second day running, this time to take away the women #39;s shot put gold medal from Russian Irina Korzhanenko."
Sports,"The other gutsy gelding in the field ruined Funny Cide #39;s homecoming Sunday at Saratoga. Evening Attire, a 6-year-old gelding, ended a year of frustration by returning "
Sports,Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run homer as the Chicago Cubs survived the ejection of starting pitcher Kerry Wood to defeat the Astros 11-6 in National League play in Houston on Sunday.
Sports,"Luke Donald made an early charge in a late bid to make his first Ryder Cup team, but now must wait one week to see if European captain Bernhard Langer finds him worthy of a captain #39;s pick."
World,"Singapore #39;s new Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has announced a partial relaxation of rules on political expression. But, he warns race and religion will remain sensitive issues subject to restrictions."
World,"ISLAMABAD: Twenty-five people were arrested in raids at Afghan slums on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday and illegal weapons were seized from them, police said."
World,"More than 20 passengers were injured when a train was set ablaze yesterday near Bhairab, 50 miles east of Dhaka in central Bangladesh, apparently in retaliation for 22 deaths and hundreds of injuries caused by explosions at an opposition rally."
World,"An arson attack destroyed a Jewish social club in the heart of Paris yesterday, alarming and infuriating French politicians and Jewish leaders who are struggling to halt an epidemic of anti-Semitic incidents across France."
World,"NAIROBI International mediators swore in members of Somalia #39;s new Parliament on Sunday, a move seen as a crucial step toward establishing the first central government in the country since 1991."
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt will start their campaign as top seeds for the 22-country 13th PIA World Junior Mens Team Squash Championship starting at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Monday (today).
Sci/Tech," There is a good chance that the colorful carp you won at the county fair or picked up at the local pet shop came from Pool Fisheries, which sits in the middle of an Arkansas field in Lonoke County, the self proclaimed baitfish capital of the world where more than 6 billion minnows and goldfish are bred each year."
Sports," American Andre Agassi has withdrawn  from the TD Waterhouse Cup, starting in Long Island on Monday,  citing fatigue."
Sports,"Greg Biffle drove to an easy victory, pulling away from gambling teammate Mark Martin at the end of the Nascar Nextel Cup race Sunday in Michigan."
Business,"Japan #39;s Nikkei average rose 0.67 percent at the opening on Monday after crude oil dropped back from record highs above \$49 a barrel, encouraging some investors to return to the Tokyo stock market in search of bargains."
Business,"driven by the continuing power struggle in Iraq, by fears for the solvency of the Russian oil giant Yukos, and by surging demand for oil in Asia, notably in China."
Business, Australian iron ore company Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (FMG.AU) said Monday it has entered into a contract with China Railway Engineering Corp.
World, (CP)   Kyle Shewfelt is Canada's golden boy.
Sports,"American Justin Gatlin roared from virtual unknown to win the blue ribband Olympic men #39;s 100 meters race on Sunday, upstaging defending champion Maurice Greene and other more illustrious rivals."
Sports,Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Troy Walters might need surgery on his broken right arm that he injured in Saturday #39;s night preseason game against the New York Jets.
Sports,"Trevor Graham, the coach of Olympic 100 meters champion Justin Gatlin, admitted on Monday he had been the unidentified coach who sent a syringe of the designer steroid THG (tetrahydrogestrinone) to the United States Anti-Doping Agency "
World,"Four suspected al Qaeda fighters held at Guantanamo Bay will be formally charged with war crimes this week. The men, captured during the war in Afghanistan, will be arraigned before a panel of US military officials on Tuesday at the base in Cuba."
World,"The achievements and theories of the late leader Deng Xiaoping will continue to change and influence China and the world, President Hu Jintao said yesterday."
World,"A series of prohibitions recently issued by the Higher People #39;s Court of the Beijing Municipality on judges #39; dealings with cases are expected to help maintain justice if strictly implemented, says an article in Beijing Youth Daily."
Business,"LONDON, Aug 22 (AFP) - Marks and Spencer has been overtaken as Britain #39;s biggest clothing retailer by supermarket giant Asda, which is owned by the world #39;s largest retail store Wal-Mart, industry figures showed Sunday."
Sports,"Japan #39;s Mizuki Noguchi captured the gold medal in the women #39;s marathon at the Olympic Games in Athens on August 22. Noguchi, silver medalist in last year #39;s world championships in Paris, took over the lead "
Sports," David Hearn of Canada earned his first Nationwide Tour victory Sunday, closing with a 1 under 71 and beating David Mckenzie by a stroke at the Alberta Classic."
Business,"The chairman of Santander Central Hispano, the Spanish bank which is bidding for Abbey National, will tell unions today that a successful acquisition by his company will result in less than "
Sports,"I wrote down my picks before the race started and I had them in this order: Asafa Powell, Shawn Crawford, and Maurice Greene. I picked Justin Gatlin for fourth."
Sports,The former mile world record holder Steve Cram claimed last night that Paula Radcliffe should not be considered  quot;a quitter quot; for failing to complete the marathon in Athens yesterday.
Sports," The Colombian judge suspended for giving South Korea #39;s Yang Tae young an incorrect score in the Olympic men #39;s all round event lives in gold medallist Paul Hamm #39;s home state, International Gymnast magazine reported on Sunday."
Sports,"ne bad breaking ball did in the Yankees yesterday. Usually, one mistake does not cost them so dearly, but the Yankees are not usually scrounging for hits either."
Sports,"Nextel Cup and NASCAR are registered trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. This web site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NASCAR."
World,  China has hailed its late former leader Den Xiaoping on the 100th anniversary of his birth. President Hu Jintao praised Deng as a man who made the people #39;s interests a priority.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2004 - US soldiers sprayed a pickup truck with bullets after it failed to stop at a roadblock in central Afghanistan, killing two women and a man and critically wounding two other "
World,German rowers repeated their Olympic glory in Athens with two gold medals in women #39;s quadruple sculls and women #39;s single sculls.
Business, NYMEX crude  futures traded slightly higher on Sunday amid fresh violence in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf.
World," Worn down by four years of bloody conflict with Israel, Palestinians found a welcome diversion Sunday: watching Ammar Hassan, one of their own, compete for the title of best singer in the Arab world."
Sports," A state grand jury has handed down an indictment regarding the use of prostitutes to entice football recruits to the University of Colorado, according to a published report."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.91 percent  in early trade on Monday after crude oil dropped back from  record highs above  $49 a barrel, encouraging some investors to  return to the Tokyo stock market in search of bargains."
World," The mother of a young British soldier  killed in Iraq plans to sue the government for breaching its  duty of care to her son by not supplying key defensive  equipment, the Guardian newspaper reported on Monday."
World, Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as investors regained confidence from Wall Street's rally and a retreat in surging oil prices. The U.S...
Business,"Mumbai, Aug. 22: Ratan Tata rousted industry shoguns out of their Sunday siestas with the announcement that Tata Steel would reduce prices by Rs 2,000 per tonne in a decision that takes immediate effect."
Business,"I have been talking about this for a month, and I am finally starting to see more stories about the remarkable changes that begin today."
Business,"QANTAS should open up its share register rather than seek another airline owner if British Airways ever decided to sell its stake, Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon said yesterday."
Business,"The company managing Rio Tinto iron ore #39;s rail lines in the Pilbara, in north-west Western Australia, says equipment failure rather than human error is to blame for a major derailment last week."
Business,THE local stock market advanced today after a slide in oil prices sparked a rally on Wall Street on Friday. A fall in the price of crude oil was expected to ease investor concerns about high fuel costs crimping 
Business,"The battle between Collins Stewart and its former employee James Middleweek took yet another bizarre twist this weekend, as a new dossier containing refuted allegations of insider dealing against "
Sci/Tech,"By going Dutch, the geeks of the search engine taught the bankers a lesson in finance, writes John Naughton. If you were seeking a case study in schadenfreude, then last week #39;s coverage of the Google flotation "
Sci/Tech,"Farmers fed up with methamphetamine cooks stealing their fertilizer may soon catch them pink handed, thanks to a new dye developed by a Southern Illinois farmer."
Sports,"STEWART CINK cruised to a comfortable four-shot win at the NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio today. Cink started the day with a five-shot cushion and, while it wasn #39;t all smooth sailing, Rory Sabbatini was the "
Sports,South Africa coach Eric Simons is considering resigning because of the team #39;s poor performances in Sri Lanka. South Africa drew the first Test but lost the second by 313 runs and they have already been defeated in the first one-day international.
Sports,Roy Oswalt received the backing of his teammates when it looked like Michael Barrett was heading toward the mound for an unfriendly visit.
World,"Essential supplies were being ferried into Kathmandu yesterday under the protection of military helicopters, after Maoist rebels cut off Nepal #39;s capital from the rest of the Himalayan kingdom for the fifth day."
World,"For politicians who remember 1989 and the fall of the Berlin wall, the historic echo must be deafening. It all began in Leipzig, where in a Monday-night ritual marchers took "
World,Seventy suspected mercenaries standing trial in Harare escaped a possible death sentence yesterday when Zimbabwe announced that they will not be extradited to Equatorial Guinea.
Sci/Tech,Scientists think they may know why the world's largest leatherback turtle was washed up on a Welsh beach.
Business,"Emilio Botin, head of Banco Santander Central Hispano, is today expected to tell union officials that the Spanish bank #39;s 8bn takeover of Abbey National might cause up to 4,500 job losses over three years."
Business,We are likely to hear a lot about former United States president Herbert Hoover in the coming months as the US election approaches in November.
Sci/Tech,"WICHITA, Kan. -- It may fall a shade shy of catching thieves redhanded, but for farmers fed up with methamphetamine cooks filching their fertilizer, staining them pink will do just fine."
Sports,  Greek  quot;sirtaki quot; music that starts slow and finishes fast whipped the Olympic Stadium audience into a frenzy Sunday night before the most exciting 10 seconds in sports.
Sports,"ith half the preseason over and the annual ritual of facing the Giants looming, the Jets seem to possess a powerful offense, but their now-speedy defense is still having trouble halting the run."
World,Tens of thousands of Germans are expected on the streets of Berlin today for the latest of a series of demonstration which the organisers say will continue until the government withdraws its plans to cut social benefit payments.
World,"Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe #39;s president, has rejected a request from Equatorial Guinea for the extradition of 70 alleged mercenaries accused of plotting a coup in the west African country."
Sports," Three got medals, and Paul Hamm got mad. The United States upped its gymnastics medal haul to seven Sunday night, the most since the Americans won 16 at the boycotted Los Angeles Games in 1984. And they might not be finished yet."
Business,"Asian stocks advanced after oil prices fell from a record Friday in New York, easing concern higher energy costs will damp consumer spending and corporate profits."
Business,A treasury plan to distribute baby bond vouchers worth almost 1 billion weeks before the likely date of the next election was condemned by the Tories last night as a  quot;cynical bribe quot;.
Sports,"Somehow, Nicolas Massu of Chile summoned the strength and the shots to win his second gold medal of the Olympic Games. That is twice as many medals as the entire United States tennis team won."
Sports,"When Justin Gatlin became entangled in the drug-testing net three years ago, he managed to wriggle out of it on the grounds of suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder."
Sports,"FOUNTAIN, Colo. (SportsTicker) - It appears Dario Franchitti is getting the hang of the Indy Racing League. Franchitti dominated Sunday #39;s Honda Indy 225 at Pikes Peak International Raceway for his second IRL win of the season."
Sports,"Stewart Cink closed with an even-par 70 to beat Tiger Woods and Rory Sabbatini by four strokes Sunday at the NEC Invitational, becoming the first wire-to-wire winner on the PGA Tour this year."
Sci/Tech,"Wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly and complex, and potentially a big burden on new businesses trying to sell the phone service."
Sci/Tech,Top Silicon Valley venture capitalists who missed out on the Google deal are scratching their heads.
Sci/Tech,"An idea to make it easier to purchase a house, and another idea to make it easier to pay rent."
Sci/Tech,"Free or low-cost services from AOL, NFL.com and even Best Buy are attracting advertising dollars for fantasy sports leagues."
Sci/Tech,An Internet company that publishes information about online gambling has asked a judge to decide whether advertisements for Internet casinos are protected forms of speech.
World," Arsonists destroyed a Jewish community center in eastern Paris before dawn on Sunday, leaving behind red graffiti with menacing anti Semitic messages such as ""Jews get out."""
Sports," Once considered a rebuilding project, the Carolina Panthers' offensive line has become a concern as injuries mount."
World," U.S. journalist Micah Garen, who was kidnapped in Iraq more than a week ago, was released Sunday in the southern city of Nasiriyah. Garen spoke to Al Jazeera television, confirming his release."
World," KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP)   In a goodwill gesture on the eve of peace talks in Nigeria, Sudan said Sunday it will cut the number of paramilitary forces operating in Darfur by 30 per cent in a bid to ease tensions in the troubled region, where an 18 month conflict has claimed the lives of an estimated 30,000 people."
Business,"Tylenol Cool Caplets, adult-strength headache tablets with a strong mint taste, are hoped to make the brand more hip."
Business,"Michael Weisman, producer of some of the biggest games in sports, has become the executive producer of ""The Jane Pauley Show."""
Business,"Asda, a unit of Wal-Mart, has overtaken Marks   Spencer as Britains biggest clothing retailer, industry figures showed."
Business,"MARKS  amp; Spencer has lost its much-coveted crown as the UKs largest clothing retailer, to the supermarket chain Asda. Industry figures for the 12 weeks to 25 July show that Asda now has a leading 9.4 per "
Business,"FINANCIAL regulators will today examine fresh allegations about the professional conduct of James Middleweek, the analyst who has been embroiled in a bitter feud with former employer Collins Stewart."
Sci/Tech,"Government service firms often leaped before they looked as they scrambled to buy their way into the booming intelligence and anti-terrorism field.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The trouncing of the Civic calls into question the depth of the hybrid phenomenon, suggesting that what seems like a new consumer appetite for clean technology could be more a hunger for one cool car.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports," Danny Leon hit a two run homer, and Tyler Carp and John Lister added solo homers to lead Conejo Valley Little League to a 9 2 victory over Morganton, N.C., on Sunday in the Little League World Series."
Sports," Rookie Vaughn Taylor claimed his first PGA Tour victory Sunday, rolling in an 11 foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to win a four way playoff at the Reno Tahoe Open."
Business," quot;INHERITANCE tax to rise 50 per cent, quot; thundered some Sunday newspapers.  quot;Blair plans relief from inheritance tax, quot; suggested others."
Business,The rotating strike by workers at Canada #39;s national parks is having an unexpected impact in some places: it #39;s helping -- not hurting -- business.
Sci/Tech,"t first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly "
Sci/Tech,"Kansas could be getting some help soon in its fight against methamphetamine. That #39;s thanks to a new product that could deter thefts of the fertilizer anhydrous ammonia, a component of meth production."
Sci/Tech,A group of anonymous programmers has released new software that allows music to be swapped via Apple Computer #39;s popular iTunes jukebox.
Sports,Justin Gatlin became the fastest man in the world after winning the men #39;s 100 meters dash at the 28th Olympic Games Sunday evening.
Sports,South Korea confirmed yesterday they will lodge an appeal with sport #39;s supreme legal body over scoring errors at the Olympic gymnastics tournament which robbed them of a gold medal.
Sports,The Russian who made history when she became the first woman to win a gold medal at the sacred site of ancient Olympia has tested positive for an anabolic steroid.
Sports,CINCINNATI (Ohio): American Lindsay Davenport advanced to the final of the WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday after Frances Marion Bartoli pulled out with a blister on her right hand.
Sports,It was not enough for Arsenal to make their mark by pulling level with Nottingham Forest #39;s record of 42 League matches undefeated.
World,"DHAKA: A mob torched a train in central Bangladesh yesterday as anger over a grenade attack which killed 19 people and narrowly missed opposition leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed erupted in violence and protests, officials said."
World,GUANTANAMO BAY US NAVAL BASE: US military authorities yesterday defended the special trials for war on terror detainees that start this week as they stepped up security at the Guantanamo Bay base in Cuba for the hearings.
World,"SOMALIA, the only country without a national government, took a step towards ending its failed-state status yesterday as international mediators swore in members of its new parliament."
World,SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore yesterday announced a partial relaxation of rules on political expression but warned that race and religion will remain sensitive issues subject to restrictions.
World,The German chancellor #39;s decision to adopt a young child has unleashed massive media coverage. Schrder #39;s been fighting revelations about his private life but the current attention could help rather than harm his career.
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Aug 23 (PNS) - Egypt Ramy Ashour became the newest World Junior Squash Champion following a 3-0 finals victory in the PIA 13th World Junior Squash Championships against Yasir Butt of Pakistan at the Mushaf Ali Mir Squash Complex "
Business,"Government service firms often leaped before they looked as they scrambled to buy their way into the booming intelligence and anti-terrorism field.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,"The red hot Angels completed their first sweep of the Yankees since the 1999 season with a 4-3 win, their fifth straight, Sunday in New York."
Sports,"If Roone Arledge invented the modern TV Olympics, Dick Ebersol has imploded it. Everyone wants to watch the Olympics, but they're just too unwatchable -- too much, too fragmented, too staged, too jingoistic, too hyped, too commercialized, too long, too <em>everything</em>. The Olympics no longer feel Olympian. They feel like a sweeps-week sports reality show."
Sports,"<em> Dean Cain has spent much of his life in a uniform. He's done time as an all-American safety at Princeton (where he established a since-broken single-season Division I-AA record for interceptions), an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills (before a preseason knee injury ended his football career), a sportsman of the future (in the aptly named movie ""Futuresport"") and an iconic superhero (in television's ""Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman""). Next up is a set of pinstripes -- Cain plays star third baseman Conrad Dean in the CBS drama ""Clubhouse,"" which is scheduled to debut next month. </em>"
Sports,Australian Lleyton Hewitt has claimed his third title of the year with victory in the Legg Mason Classic in Washington. The South Australian No.
Sports,"DAN WHELDON: Especially following last week, it was one of the most challenging races of the year. The flag was just changing completely the whole day."
Sports,"Because of setbacks in his training, Funny Cide didn #39;t have the chance to run in the Travers Stakes last summer after he won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes."
World,NAJAF: US planes pounded Iraqi militias in Najaf last night after tanks rumbled to within 800 metres of a holy shrine at the centre of a near three-week insurgency.
World,"THE Russian president, Vladimir Putin, made an unannounced visit to Chechnya yesterday to lay flowers at the grave of the regions assassinated president a week before the election to replace him."
Business,"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Sunday appointed new ministers of interior and justice and information, a cabinet reshuffle after his victory in a recall referendum."
Business,"Australian supermarket giant, Woolworths, beat forecasts on Monday with a 12 per cent rise in second-half profit on vigorous cost savings and its ability to drive margins despite a competitive onslaught."
Business,"High oil prices, which have een a factor in virtually all US recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy "
Business,Downing Street distanced itself last night from reports that inheritance tax will rise to 50 per cent for the wealthiest families.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s easy to spot ESPN NFL 2K5 on the shelf: It #39;s the one that #39;s \$20, making it the least expensive sports video game available for PlayStation2 and Xbox."
Sports,NBC #39;s Olympic track and field production and announcing unit needed just three days of competition to show it is one of the network #39;s best groups in Athens.
Sports,"Barry Bonds lounged in his personal leather recliner, watching his personal big-screen television, flanked by three of his devoted handlers."
World,"A kidnapped American journalist was released Sunday after the intervention of the cleric Moktada al-Sadr, even as his Shiite militia engaged "
Business, The Nikkei stock average rose 1.02  percent by midsession on Monday as investors were encouraged to  seek bargains by a recovery in U.S. stocks after crude oil  prices retreated from record highs.
Sports,"The Mets attacked Barry Bonds as if they had a brand-new scouting report on him, and he basically deposited it in McCovey Cove."
World,"A kidnapped American journalist was released, even as Moktada al-Sadr's militia engaged in heavy fighting in Najaf."
World,The proposed legislation would break up the C.I.A. and divide its responsibilities among three new spy agencies.
World,"The ad blames President Bush for a campaign by a ""front group"" of veterans that Senator John Kerry said had smeared his Vietnam record."
Business,The Nikkei stock average rose 1.02 percent by midsession on Monday as investors were encouraged to seek bargains by a recovery in US stocks after crude oil prices retreated from record highs.
Sci/Tech,"t worked. Google #39;s auction process, both criticized and feared on Wall Street, could have gone much more smoothly, and investors might yet regret putting money into a company that plans to go its own way regardless of what others think."
Sci/Tech," British pigeon fanciers are developing methods to make their birds taste so awful that peregrine falcons in the wild are put off preying on them, the Sunday Telegraph reported."
Sci/Tech,"Are you nervous about viruses, worms, spyware and other threats to your computer? Wish you had the power to appoint an intelligence czar to safeguard your PC?"
Sports,"Russian Olympic shot put champion Irina Korzhanenko will lose her gold medal after testing positive for a banned steroid, the head of the Russian Olympic Committee #39;s anti-doping body said overnight."
Sports,"Last week at Kentucky Speedway, 41-year-old Adrian Fernandez became just the second driver older than 30 to win a race this season."
Sports,"On aqua-colored walls and giant blue columns, Patricia Miranda saw all she needed to see. The message was written in white inside Ano Liossia Olympic Hall, even next to the wrestling mats in case anyone forgot."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Four Marines have been killed in separate incidents in Iraq #39;s volatile Anbar province. The US military says one Marine was killed in action yesterday, while two others died of wounds sustained "
Business, Crude oil prices soaring to nearly  $50 a barrel have heightened concerns that sustained high energy costs could drag the slowing US and world economies into a more serious downturn.
Sci/Tech,Epson has long been engaged in the research and development of microrobots and in the development of applications for their enabling technologies.
Sci/Tech,"In a down year for tech industry contributions to political groups, political action committees (PACs) and employees from computer and Internet companies have contributed just over \$1."
Sports,Ryan Moore staged a remarkable comeback to overhaul Luke List in the 36-hole final of the US amateur championship at the Winged Foot Golf Club on Sunday.
Business,"CMS Energy Corp., the holding company for utility Consumers Energy, said Tuesday that it plans to offer \$200 million of convertible senior notes due 2024, subject to market conditions."
Business,"Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd., Australia #39;s second-biggest airline, increased a surcharge on all tickets as the cost of jet fuel soars."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer has agreed to recall about 28,000 batteries used in its 15-inch PowerBook G4 laptop computers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission says."
Sports,"Sarah Ulmer won New Zealand #39;s first Olympic cycling gold medal Sunday, shaving almost two more seconds off the world mark she set Saturday in the women #39;s individual pursuit."
World,"Four suspected al Qaeda terrorists will face military trials this week at the Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in historic legal proceedings that have not been conducted by the US government "
Business,"SPOOKED lenders to local auto parts maker Ion have withdrawn vital finance facilities, forcing the group to the brink of collapse."
Business,"Premier Yu Shyi-kun, speaking yesterday to a group of Taiwanese in New York, accused Beijing of being a  quot;source of chaos in the world."
Business,Premier Yu Shyi-kun () said Saturday that he attaches great importance to the signing of a free trade agreement with the United States and urged Taiwanese expatriates to help Taiwan achieve this goal.
Sci/Tech,"CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy Aug. 22, 2004 - Pope John Paul II warned in a statement released Sunday that humanity #39;s speedy progress in science and technology risks overlooking moral values, citing with particular concern experiments in human cloning."
Sci/Tech," quot;There was a lot of obscenity and personal comments quot; about Chief Executive Rob Glaser, said senior vice president Dan Sheeran."
Sci/Tech,The latest data from the US Department of Commerce further bolsters what we have all suspected: E-commerce sales are increasing. Not only might one suspect that consumer confidence 
Sci/Tech,"Novell Thursday posted a quarterly profit as revenue rose, but the company warned that spending on information technology by companies remained weak."
Sports, Paula Radcliffe #39;s entrance to the Panathinaiko Stadium was not supposed to have been like this. For four years she has dreamed of setting the final garland on an honour strewn career by arriving at 
World,Reports from Iraq say US forces have hit part of a holy Shiite shrine in Najaf where rebels have been locked in a two-week standoff with US-led forces.
World,"North Korea lashed out today at US President George Bush for turning a peaceful world into a pandemonium unprecedented in history, and reaffirmed the communist nation wont attend working meetings ahead of planned nuclear disarmament talks."
World,"Japanese stocks rose after oil prices fell from a record in New York on Friday, easing concern higher energy costs will damp consumer spending and corporate profits."
Sports, Catriona Matthew rolled in a short par putt on the first playoff hole to beat defending champion Hee Won Han and win the Wendy's Championship for Children on Sunday.
Business, The dollar inched up on Monday but  traders struggled to find direction in a market devoid of  economic data.
Sports,"If you live for the mens 100 meters and figure that once its over, the rest of the Olympic track meet is just a lot of people from places you couldnt find on a map "
World,"Being infected with severe West Nile Virus can cause long-term health problems, a study has found."
World,"A stem cell cure for diabetes is a step closer, Canadian researchers are predicting."
Business,"The management of Gold Fields, the South African gold producer, was dealt a blow on Tuesday after shareholders voted against a proposed reverse takeover of Canadian gold group Iamgold."
World,A memo issued last summer by a U.S. Army military intelligence officer appealed for suggestions on how to extract information from prisoners in Iraq and called for tougher means of getting intelligence.
Sci/Tech,"The entertainment industry is pondering its next move in the wake of a legal setback delivered Thursday, August 19. On that day, a Federal appeals court in San Francisco "
Sports,"  Conquering sweltering heat and a grueling course over steep hills, Japanese long distance runner Mizuki Noguchi steamed ahead to win the women #39;s marathon gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games on Sunday."
Sports,"From the Latin, the Olympic motto is:  quot;Faster. Higher. Stronger. quot; It says nothing about  quot;Beauty. Harmony. Emotion. quot; Yet those values, promoted by the International Gymnastics Federation, help explain the scandal "
Sports,LLEYTON Hewitt will take on unheralded Gilles Muller of Luxembourg in the final of the Legg Mason Classic in Washington today . Muller played the match of his life in his semi-final yesterday to down Andre Agassi 6-4 7-5.
Sports,Matthew Emmons is a trained accountant but he got his numbers terribly wrong yesterday. The American sharpshooter was just one shot away from a second Olympic gold medal when he fired at the wrong target in the final round.
Business, The dollar inched up on Monday but traders struggled to find direction in a market devoid of economic data.
Sports," Bengie Molina had four hits, including a three run homer, as the Anaheim Angels completed a three game series sweep of the New York Yankees with a 4 3 win on Sunday."
Sports,"If anyone had questions about Stewart Cink being chosen for the Ryder Cup team, he answered them with authority Sunday at the NEC Invitational."
Business,"CHEN JIULIN, the suspended chief executive of China Aviation Oil (CAO) in Singapore, has agreed to face a criminal investigation into the Beijing-backed groups \$550 million (283 million) in derivatives trading losses."
Business,One murder case has attracted special attention amid a debate over the safety of antidepressant use in children and teenagers.
Business,"The hundreds of pages of new rules redefine the criteria for which administrative, professional and managerial workers qualify for overtime."
World,"The journalist was released after Moktada al-Sadr intervened, even as his Shiite militia engaged in heavy fighting in Najaf."
World,The advertisement blames President Bush for a campaign that Senator John Kerry said had smeared his Vietnam record.
Business,"The telemarketer at the other end of Orlando Castelblanco #39;s line promised to reduce the consumer #39;s credit card debt by at least \$2,500 and get his 20 percent -- and growing -- interest rates down to single digits."
Business,You don #39;t have to be Google to challenge the way Wall Street manages initial public offerings. A little southwest Virginia biotechnology company has just gone public using the same innovative  quot;open IPO quot; process as Google.
Business,Mart Stores Inc. isn #39;t just working to woo Japanese shoppers    it #39;s doing a little shopping of its own in the No. 2 economy.
Business,"Metal recycler Sims Group has reported a net profit for the year to June 30 2004 of \$112.5 million, up 50 per cent on the previous year."
Sports,year old ran a personal best of 9.85 seconds   one hundredth of a second outside the Olympic record   to strike gold as five men ran under 10 seconds.
Sports,DEVASTATED Paula Radcliffe was led out of the ancient Panathinaiko Stadium with only tears for souvenirs as her Olympic dream lay in tatters on an Athens roadside.
Sports,AKRON : American Stewart Cink captured his second title of the year with a wire-to-wire win at the US\$7 million World Golf Championship Invitational on Sunday.
Sports,"Australia #39;s Lleyton Hewitt further fine-tuned his game ahead of the US Open with a convincing 6-3 6-4 win over Gilles Muller to capture the \$US500,000 (\$A692,377) Washington Open."
Sports,"When Annia Hatch was 17, her homeland of Cuba refused to send her to the 1996 Olympics even though she had won the country #39;s first world championship medal earlier that year."
Business,hit telecom giant Nortel Networks on Thursday announced job cuts of 10 percent of its workforce and a new purge of executives as it muscled through a scandal which has spawned two criminal probes.
Sports,"Art Howe stood behind his desk, looked down at his folded scorecard and scratched his head as he gazed at all the scribblings and crossed-out names that made the card look like a 2-year-old #39;s afternoon art project."
Sports,"Greg Biffle, driving the  quot;Flash quot;-blazoned National Guard Ford, led 73 of the 200 laps Sunday to take his second career win in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing."
World,DENG Xiaoping loathed the cult of personality but that didnt stop Chinese Communist Party leaders falling over each other to idolise their late leader to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth yesterday.
World,"  Gunmen attacked a police station and polling sites in the Chechen capital Saturday night, killing several people eight days before a special election to replace the region #39;s assassinated president, according to Russian news agencies."
Sports," American defender Steve Cherundolo scored the second goal of the game in the 53rd minute Sunday, helping Hannover 96 to a 3 0 victory at VfR Neumuenster in the first round of the German Cup."
Sports,"Seeking to put a simmering gymnastics scoring controversy to rest, gold medalist Paul Hamm said Sunday that he is the legitimate Olympic all-around champion."
Sports,"If the Giants #39; 12-inning loss to New York on Saturday was a grand, tragic opera, Sunday #39;s game was  quot;The Minute Waltz, quot; a blithe romp on the grass that brought cheer inside the clubhouse not only for its outcome, but its brevity."
Sports,"Never mind that after only two NFL seasons Brian Westbrook #39;s medical dossier includes notations on a couple of sprained ankles, wrist surgery and an operation only seven months ago to stitch "
Sports,"Chipper Jones #39; three-run homer capped an eight-run second inning, JD Drew hit a two-run double and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-1 on Sunday for a split of the four-game series."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Chechnya ahead of presidential elections next Sunday in the southern republic where rebels are fighting to create an independent Islamic state, Interfax reported."
World,"NAIROBI, Aug. 22 -- Members of a new Somali transitional parliament were sworn in Sunday, a key step toward establishing the country #39;s first national government since 1991."
Business,"Pathology and radiology group, Sonic Healthcare, has benefited from its expansion in the United Kingdom to achieve a 41 per cent jump in full-year profit to almost \$58 million."
Sports, Another Olympic medallist has been stripped of a medal after failing a doping test. Russia #39;s Irina Korzhanenko will lose her shot put gold medal after testing positive for the steroid stanozolol 
Sports," Just hours after Justin Gatlin stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the 100 metres, his coach made a surprise admission on Sunday, revealing he was the anonymous source that sparked a doping investigation that rocked the world "
World,Members of a new transitional parliament for Somalia were sworn in yesterday - a key step toward establishing Somalias first national government since 1991.
World,"I am a professor of geography visiting Taiwan, and have read about the proposed construction of a freeway from Taipei to Hualien. The experience of communities in North America and Europe has been fairly consistent "
World," China is secretly mapping underwater terrain in the Pacific in preparation for an eventual conflict with the United States there, reports said yesterday, quoting the Taiwanese Premier."
World," Indonesian police have arrested three men suspected of being members of a suicide squad belonging to the Al Qaeda linked Jemaah Islamiyah regional terrorist network, a senior officer said."
Business,"Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US discount carrier, will cut 88 scheduled flights in October, largely to free up planes for more lucrative "
Business,  The US Department of Labor #39;s revamped overtime rules take effect Monday. Free! Sign up here to receive our SiteWatcher e Newsletter!
Business,"Australian pathology and radiology group Sonic Healthcare Ltd has reported a 41 percent jump in annual net profit, boosted by its UK expansion and higher government payouts for blood tests."
Business," The Nikkei Average finished the morning just under the key 11,000 mark after breaking that level earlier Monday following US gains as the pullback in oil prices eased concerns about corporate profits."
Business,"For those sinking in a flood of unpaid loans, don #39;t lose hope. Many people have gone before you and made it out. Simply put, there are debt-defying actions you can take."
Business,"There will be criticism over some aspects of Google #39;s highly publicized public stock offering, but it shouldn #39;t overshadow what the Internet search engine company managed to accomplish."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corporation will introduce eight new flat screen televisions, which drastically elevate three fundamental elements: picture clarity, audio fidelity and easy user-operation - all of which, allows the user to see all that is possible within the new "
Sports,"JAMAICA #39;S ASAFA Powell, a hot favourite for a medal in the men #39;s 100 metres, ran his worst race of the 2004 Olympic Games last night to finish fifth in the final at the Athens Olympic Stadium."
Sports,"In less than 20 hours, Chile #39;s Nicolas Massu fought his way to gold in men #39;s singles and doubles tennis. Four years ago the 24-year-old Chilean carried his county #39;s flag into the opening ceremonies in Sydney."
Sports,Captain Patrick Vieira predicted a terrific future at Arsenal as the club moved within touching distance of setting a new unbeaten league record.
Sports,"Silver for the women #39;s quad yesterday sealed Britain #39;s biggest Olympic rowing tally since 1928, which they matched with a gold, two silvers and a bronze."
Sports,"com. But Moore, the reigning NCAA Division I champion from UNLV, roared back over the last four holes to overtake List and win the championship 2-up."
World,Crime profilers will join the Emilie Delagrange murder investigation to help determine whether a serial hammer attacker is on the loose.
World,"Taiwan Premier Yu Shyi-kun accused arch-foe China of sending surveillance ships into Taiwan and Japanese waters to prepare for a possible confrontation with the United States, newspapers said today."
Sci/Tech,Does language sometimes define the content of thought? Are there people who cannot entertain certain ideas because their language does not have the words to express them?
Sports,"Mizuki Noguchi won the women #39;s marathon at the Athens Games, holding off world champion Catherine Ndereba of Kenya to earn Japan the title for the second straight Olympics."
Sports,"Not long after sunrise yesterday, Lauryn Williams woke up and had some breakfast. And, with that, the normalcy ended. Before noon, she was at the Olympic complex "
Sports,"When it #39;s typed up and aligned just so and stuck in the PGA Tour media guide someday, Ryan Moore #39;s resume may rank among the best in the book."
Sports,"This was not one for the books. It was one for the looks. How many times had Sara McMann seen the look? She would tell people she was a wrestler, and their eyebrows would "
Sports,"The conditions were ideal for a successful Saratoga debut for its native son Funny Cide, but the Spa #39;s reputation as the Graveyard of Favorites prevailed again."
Sports,"Wolf Wigo was 27, earning well into six figures as an options trader in San Francisco, when Ratko Rudic invaded his life. It was 2001, a year after the Sydney Olympics, where "
World,"Sudan is ready for any action that the United Nations might take over the situation in the west region of Darfur, Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismail said on Sunday."
World,"KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Maoist rebels killed a soldier, bombed government offices and kidnapped six policemen in a raid on a district headquarters in Nepal #39;s far northwest, police said on Sunday."
World,"About 5,000 people marched Monday from Wellington #39;s Civic Square to Parliament to protest against proposed legislation giving gay relationships legal recognition."
World," KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) - German prosecutors on  Tuesday accused a 30-year-old Iraqi man of recruiting militants  for the Iraqi insurgency and smuggling wounded fighters back to  western Europe for treatment."
Business,"Southwest Airlines is planning to cut as many as 88 flights from its schedule to free up the planes for more profitable markets, according to a published report."
Business,"Charles H. Bell, the chief executive of the McDonald #39;s Corporation, is recuperating after another surgery, the company said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"magine if one company controlled the card catalog of every library in the world. The influence it would have over what people see, read and discuss would be enormous."
Sci/Tech,"11=2. Mathematics doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even 11 would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha tribe of the Amazon."
Sci/Tech,"Among three recent human deaths in Vietnam #39;s northern Thai Nguyen province, two were initially reported to have contracted an unidentified dangerous virus, local newspaper Labor reported Monday."
Sports,It appears Dario Franchitti of Scotland is getting the hang of it in the Indy Racing League. Franchitti dominated Sunday #39;s Honda Indy 225 at Pikes Peak International Raceway for his second IRL win of the season.
Sports,THE Yankees #39; final seven at-bats yesterday defined their current state. Gary Sheffield homered and was followed by six meek outs in 11 pitches.
World,"NAJAF, Aug 22: Heavy clashes flared between US troops and militiamen in Najaf on Sunday after the suspension of a proposed hand over of the militia #39;s shrine stronghold to Iraq #39;s religious leadership."
World,"BAGHDAD/CAIRO - US journalist Micah Garen was set free Sunday after being held hostage by kidnappers in Iraq for more than a week, news reports said."
Sci/Tech,"The true extent of global warming is hidden by air pollution, a German scientist is warning."
Business,Woolworths Ltd. #39;s second-half profit rose 12 percent after Australia #39;s biggest grocer cut the cost of getting goods to its shops and opened 37 new supermarkets and liquor outlets.
Business,"This summer marks the third anniversary of President Bush #39;s announcement of his policy on stem cell research. In the intervening years, the subject has become a polarizing flash point for American politics and a focal point for the presidential campaign."
Business,"T amp;T, MCI and other telephone companies that provide local calling by renting other carriers #39; equipment have received a six-month extension on discounted leasing rates while regulators work on new competition rules."
Business,"House prices in England and Wales fell slightly in August, property research company Hometrack says, offering another sign the market may be cooling in the face of higher interest rates."
Sports,"Sarunas Jasikevicius is just another international nobody who is too slow and too anchored to the floor to play in the NBA. He is not what we want, not our style."
World,SYDNEY : The Australian government announced a major security upgrade for nearly 150 small airports including the creation of police rapid response teams to deal with possible terrorist attacks.
World,"The Philippine rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Monday reiterated its resolve to end conflict with the government troops through talks."
Sci/Tech,"A new service will measure radio audiences in cars, combining global positioning technology and tracking of the radio dial to challenge Arbitron, the dominant radio ratings provider."
Business,Congressional Democrats were deeply suspicious when Republican leaders selected Douglas J. Holtz-Eakin to take over the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office in early 2003.
Business,  Oil prices remained below the  $50 a barrel mark in Asian trading Monday but fears of escalating violence in Iraq kept traders on edge.
Sci/Tech,"Many enterprise IT managers are delaying for months any rollout of Microsoft Corp. #39;s long-awaited and often-delayed Windows XP Service Pack 2, saying it is breaking too many of their applications."
Sci/Tech,"Up to now, I #39;ve chosen my browser based mostly on which one shows up on my desktop by default. Since Apple #39;s Safari is preloaded in the Mac OS X Dock, that #39;s what I #39;ve been using."
Sports," The tattoo on Maurice Greene #39;s biceps reads GOAT That stands for Greatest Of All Time. It was 22 year old Justin Gatlin who blazed to victory in the heavyweight event of the Olympic Games, winning "
Sports," The Atlanta Braves have won 12 consecutive division titles by reloading, rather than rebuilding. They #39;ve done it this season with Jaret Wright and JD Drew."
World,North Korea has described US President George W. Bush as a tyrannical political imbecile. who put Adolf Hitler in the shade and said Pyongyang could see no justification for talks with his administration.
World," Fierce fighting broke out in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf Monday, with numerous explosions and gunfire echoing around a sacred shrine held by followers of a radical Shi'ite cleric, Reuters witnesses said."
World," Fierce fighting broke out in the  holy Iraqi city of Najaf Monday, with numerous explosions and  gunfire echoing around a sacred shrine held by followers of a  radical Shi'ite cleric, Reuters witnesses said."
Business,"Singapore will give families financial incentives to boost record-low birth rates, says new PM Lee Hsien Loong."
Business,Oil prices have steadied after sliding sharply from record highs late last week but the tightening siege on rebels holed up in a shrine in Iraq has heightened uncertainty in the market.
Business,"House prices fell for the second month running during August as the market continued to feel the effects of rising interest rates, figures show."
Sci/Tech,"An Australian city has signed a contract to replace Microsoft  #39;s Windows-desktop system on several thousand PCs with Sun Microsystems #39;s products, Sun officials said Friday."
Sports,In many Olympics competitions winners and losers are determined by less than a fraction of a point and even the slightest error in scoring can set back an athlete from the gold to the bronze.
Sports,"Stewart Cink was amused by television analysts who speculated which two players US captain Hal Sutton was going to pick for the Ryder Cup, especially when his name only came up once."
Sports,"DAVIE - A day after he was traded to the Chicago Bears, defensive end Adewale Ogunleye said Dolphins General Manager Rick Spielman showed a  quot;lack of class quot; by continually denying that he would trade him to another team."
Business,There are times in the life of a minority government when the biggest hurdle on the horizon is not a vote it stands to lose but rather one it can #39;t avoid winning.
Business,"The Framingham Community Health Center, which just opened in March, is hoping to relocate and expand to serve a fast-growing population of low-income, mostly Brazilian patients."
Business,Australian budget airline Virgin Blue announced Monday it will increase the fuel surcharge it adds to ticket prices from Aug. 26 because of soaring oil prices.
Business,"China has revised upward its gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 9.69 per cent during the first half of this year due to higher growth in service industries, the state media reported on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"For anyone wondering what it might be like to bow in a huddle with Tom Brady, ESPN NFL 2K5 is the game for you. In the game #39;s first-person mode, players can maraud about while viewing the action from behind a face mask."
Sports,"  The last man picked for the Ryder Cup team led at Firestone from start to finish. Where: Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire (Legend and Cedar River courses)."
Sports,"Carl Lewis, who won the Olympic 100 meters in 1988 after Ben Johnson was thrown out for using steroids, said Justin Gatlin and Yuliya Nesterenko #39;s sprint victories weren #39;t dimmed by doping scandals that dwindled the fields."
Sports,"  Every day you see a little more evidence on the side of the Red Sox, the team that traded a Boston legend for two people most noted for their glove work."
World,"Singapore will give families financial incentives to boost record-low birth rates, new Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his national address."
World," Pro democracy parties look set to increase their seats in Hong Kong #39;s Legislative Council elections next month, a result that could finally pave the way for a direct dialogue with Beijing."
Business," Citing a lack of growth opportunities in its home market, Australian pathology and radiology company Sonic Healthcare Ltd."
Business,Health care professionals across the state say a new federal program that will give \$1 billion to hospitals nationwide that provide emergency care to undocumented 
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia plans to release on Monday the first major extension for Flex, server software introduced earlier this year as part of a drive to expand use of the company #39;s Flash format."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING: Chinadotcom Corp, an integrated software and mobile applications company, said that China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) has suspended its Go2joy short message service (SMS) for an unspecified period due to various violations of its "
Sports,  Matt Emmons hit just about everything he aimed at Sunday. And it cost him his second gold medal. The US shooter had a commanding lead in the Olympic 50 meter three position rifle competition 
World,"DHAKA, BANGLADESH -- An angry mob set fire to a passenger train and protesters clashed with police across Bangladesh yesterday, leaving dozens of people injured, as violence spread a day after a grenade attack on an opposition rally killed 19 people and "
World,Nepal #39;s main opposition party urged the government on Monday to call a unilateral ceasefire with Maoist rebels and seek peace talks to end a road blockade that has cut the capital off from the rest of the country.
World,"MANNHEIM, Germany, Aug. 22 -- A memo issued last summer by a US Army military intelligence officer appealed for suggestions on how to extract information from prisoners in Iraq and called for tougher means of getting intelligence."
World," President Bush is mapping out defense strategy with his top defense advisers as U.S. deaths in Iraq inch toward 1,000 and the election campaign focuses intently on he and Democrat John Kerry's credentials for keeping the nation safe."
Sci/Tech,"Health industry, tech firms, government agencies might collaborate to build a secure database of patient records."
Business," Kroger Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KR.N</A>, the top U.S.  grocer, on Tuesday reported that quarterly profit edged up as  it kept a tight rein on expenses and sales rebounded."
Business,"Japanese mobile phone company DoCoMo is in talks to buy 3G handsets from Motorola, the world's second largest handset maker."
World,"Edvard Munch's masterpiece, ""The Scream,"" and another painting were grabbed off the wall of a crowded museum by armed robbers."
Business,Surfwear maker Billabong International Ltd said today its annual net profit rose 14 per cent on strong sales. Net profit for the year ended June 30 rose to A\$87 million (NZ\$94.
Business,"The latest composite consumer price index will be released later Monday, Tang said at the Hong Kong Economic Summit which was opened Monday morning."
Sports,"Someone forgot to inform the US Olympic basketball team that it was sent to Athens to try to win a gold medal, not to embarrass its country."
Sports,"  Troy Glaus has been out of touch with the Anaheim Angels since having right shoulder surgery May 21. That will change this week, when the club might determine whether the third baseman will play in September."
Sci/Tech," Health industry, tech firms, government agencies might collaborate to  build a secure database of patient records."
World," Pushed to end what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis, envoys of Sudan's government gathered in Nigeria on Monday for talks with rebel leaders in Sudan's bloodied western Darfur region."
World," A strike by thousands of Indian truckers protesting a proposed new tax entered its third day, with officials reporting a sharp increase in prices of essential goods in major centres."
World,"The leader of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Uma Bharati, steps down after facing arrest over a riot case."
Business,"RACINE, Wis. Aug. 23, 2004 - John Edwards chose the almost evenly divided state of Wisconsin to tout the Democratic presidential ticket #39;s economic plans and criticize the Bush administration #39;s new rules for overtime pay."
Business,"Financial Secretary Henry Tang said Monday that Hong Kong #39;s extended streak of deflation is officially over after 68 months.  quot;According to the trend of the consumer price index of the past few months, I believe "
Business,"If taxes are the price of civilization, election year is the time for bargain hunting. Over the past few months, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass."
Business,"MUMBAI, AUG 23: Shares of steel firms fell in the range of 4 to 7 per cent early on Monday after top producers slashed prices amid government concerns about spiralling inflation, traders said."
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia will ship Flex Builder this week, which is designed to provide an interactive development environment for the company #39;s Flex presentation server."
Sports,"A year ago, gymnasts Courtney Kupets and Annia Hatch wondered if injuries would prevent them from ever competing again. Last night in Athens, they not only competed, but they also excelled on the biggest stage of them all."
Sports,"Mardy Fish figured he eventually would see Nicolas Massu lying on the court. Just not as part of his postmatch celebration. After three sets, Massu was staggering "
Sports,"seeded Lindsay Davenport claimed her fourth consecutive championship on Sunday with a 6 3, 6 2 victory over second seeded Vera Zvonareva in the Western and Southern Women #39;s Open in Mason, Ohio."
Sports,"In a season filled with false starts and unfulfilled promise, the Angels know better than to get too excited at one weekend of achievement."
World,"Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf today amid fierce battles between US forces and Shiite militants, who remained in control of a revered shrine there as negotiations dragged on for its handover to religious authorities."
World,"BERLIN : Four US soldiers accused of abusing prisoners at a notorious jail in Iraq, including the suspected ringleader, face a military hearing in Germany on Monday, before their trial by court martial."
Business,Canada #39;s major banks begin reporting third-quarter earnings this week and analysts will be looking to see whether they can repeat the strong showing from the second quarter.
Business," Australian retail heavyweight Woolworths Ltd. (WOW.AU) Monday said annual net profit rose 12 to A $731 million, and predicted solid growth this "
Business,Abbey National staff were today expected to discover how many jobs will go in the banks planned takeover by Spanish group Santander Central Hispano.
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia this week will ship Flex Builder, which is designed to provide an interactive development environment for the companys Flex presentation server."
Sci/Tech,"When the Genesis capsule comes back to Earth with its samples of the sun, helicopter pilots will be waiting for it, ready to snag it out of the sky."
Sci/Tech,"Excess supplies of large liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are forecast to peak in the third quarter of this year, but will balance out by the fourth, a US research firm said on Friday."
Sports," Greece woke up to the Olympics last night, the spirit as it swayed to the music of Zorba #39;s Dance in the Olympic Stadium so infectious, so tantalizing that the finalists in the 100 meters joined in, acting more like dancers than runners minutes "
Sports,"Russia #39;s Irina Korzhanenko was stripped of her shot put gold medal Monday, the first athlete of these games to lose an Olympic title because of doping."
Sports,"A grand jury has handed down an indictment regarding the use of prostitutes to entice football recruits to the University of Colorado, The Denver Post reported yesterday."
World,Four US soldiers charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison face pretrial hearings before an American military judge in Germany.
World,"The trial of three Americans accused of torture and hostage-taking in Afghanistan is due to resume shortly in the capital, Kabul. Last week the US Federal Bureau of Investigation released material which could be used as evidence in the case."
Sports, Darren Sharper is upset about the NFL's crackdown on pass interference.
Sports, Minnesota at Texas (8:05 p.m. EDT). Johan Santana (13 6) starts for the AL Central leading Twins against Kenny Rogers (15 5).
Sports, American sprinter Justin Gatlin won the  closest Olympic 100 meters in history as the fastest men on  earth staged a sporting spectacle that thrilled the world.
Business," Philips Electronics, a rally on Wall  Street, and tamer oil prices lifted European shares on Monday,  but trading volumes and corporate news are remain thinned by  the holidays."
World," Fierce fighting broke out around a  shrine in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf Monday, and pieces of  shrapnel landed in the courtyard of the mosque held by  followers of a radical Shi'ite cleric, Reuters witnesses said."
Sports,"  In one of the greatest 100 meter races in history, in a packed stadium rocking with emotion, Justin Gatlin of the United States bolted to an Olympic gold medal last night in front of a fiercely energized field that set a new standard of sprinting excellence."
Sports,"  They are the most important 10 seconds, or thereabouts, the Olympic Games have to offer."
Sports,"  They'd been here so many times before with gilded dreams    in Mexico City, in Munich, in Montreal, in Los Angeles, in Seoul, in Barcelona, in Atlanta, and four years ago in Sydney. And every time, they had to listen to someone else's anthem."
Sports,"Bengie Molina went 4 for 4 with a three-run homer, Kelvim Escobar outpitched Kevin Brown, and the Anaheim Angels completed a three-game sweep of the slumping Yankees with a 4-3 victory yesterday in New York."
Sports,"Danny Leon hit a two-run homer, and Tyler Carp and John Lister added solo homers to lead California (1-0) to a 9-2 victory over North Carolina (1-1) yesterday in the Little League World Series at South Williamsport, Pa. The runs came quickly. California batted around in the third inning to take a 6-0 lead. Leon's shot to center and Lister's ..."
Sports,"Barry Bonds hit a two-run homer in the first inning to support a strong effort by Kirk Rueter and help the Giants beat the New York Mets, 3-1, yesterday in San Francisco."
Sports,"Kirk Rueter of the Giants pitched seven innings of five-hit ball, his longest outing since May 7. Larry Walker hit his second grand slam in five days for the Cardinals. Shortstop Jerry Gil became the 48th player to suit up for the Diamondbacks, a club record. Barry Bonds of the Giants scored his 100th run for the 12th straight season. ..."
Sports,"  It's hard enough trying to hit a 5 ounce sphere hurtling toward the plate at 90 something miles an hour. For David Ortiz , it's even harder trying to do it batting fourth in the Red Sox lineup, although he didn't have much trouble last night."
Sports,"Nomar Garciaparra was scratched from the starting lineup for the second straight day yesterday as his Chicago Cubs beat the Astros, 11-6, in Houston."
Sports,"  The baseball gods appeared to smile on the Red Sox last night as they opened the finale of their weekend series in the Windy City. The Rangers already had lost to the Royals, giving the Sox a half game edge in the American League wild card race. And the Yankees had fallen to the Angels, closing the gap in the ..."
Sports,"After New England's 31-3 loss to the Bengals in Cincinnati Saturday night, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was asked if he took solace in the fact that, over the last few seasons, his team has had a penchant for overcoming adversity."
Sports,"If anyone had questions about Stewart Cink being chosen for the US Ryder Cup team, he answered them with authority yesterday at the NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio, never letting anyone get closer than two shots and becoming the first wire-to-wire winner this year on the PGA Tour."
Business,Now buyers can use technology and databases to get a more complete view of a house without driving 30 miles to see it.
Business,"When a 32-year-old patient with rapid heart palpitations showed up in the emergency room at Massachusetts General Hospital saying she suffered from Holt-Oram Syndrome, Dr. Jonathan Adler had no idea what this syndrome was. But he knew he had to work quickly. Using his computer, he looked up a comprehensive description on eMedicine.com, a Nebraska-based Web database of various diseases ..."
Business,"Remember that economic downturn? 9/11? The war in Iraq? Spiking oil prices, and airline fuel surcharges?"
Business,"When Derek Kenney unhooked the radio in a customer's 2000 Cadillac Sedan DeVille DTS, music wasn't the only thing that stopped coming out of the car."
Business,"to school shopping used to be pretty low tech. You'd get pencils, a notebook with blue lined paper, some clothes, and maybe a new backpack."
Business,"  Paychecks could surge or shrink for a few or for millions of workers across the country starting today, when sweeping changes to overtime pay rules take effect."
Business,"  High oil prices, a factor in virtually all US recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy costs pose to what, until recently, many expected to be a banner year for the US economy."
Business,  Music mogul Clive Davis has some advice for retailers looking to persuade music fans to return to traditional record shops: Make shopping more fun.
Business,"Physicians constitute a significant audience for online medical services, according to a survey done in June and July of 1,013 practicing doctors:"
World,"  Armed, masked thieves burst into a lightly guarded Oslo museum yesterday and snatched the Edvard Munch masterpiece  quot;The Scream quot; and a second Munch painting from the walls as stunned visitors watched."
World,"  Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf's Old City yesterday in a fierce battle between US forces and Shi'ite militants, as negotiations dragged on for the handover of the shrine that the fighters have used as their stronghold."
World,"  US soldiers sprayed a pickup with bullets after it failed to stop at a roadblock in central Afghanistan, killing two women and a man and critically wounding two other people, the latest in a string of civilian deaths at the hands of American forces."
Sci/Tech,The company hopes to lure software partners by promising to save them from infrastructure headaches.
Business,"UK stocks advanced, paced by British Airways Plc after the airline averted a strike by some of its staff. Rentokil Initial Plc, the world #39;s biggest pest control business, gained after "
Business,SYDNEY : Australian airline Virgin Blue announced it was sharply increasing a fuel surcharge imposed in May to compensate for rising world oil prices.
Business,"Santander Central Hispano is expected to announce that headcount at Abbey National will not drop by more than 4,500 in the three years after its takeover, a source familiar with the situation says."
Sports,Justin Gatlin wants to be a new face of track and field. Maurice Greene doesn #39;t want his face to be forgotten. Both should agree on one thing.
Sports,"  Deena Kastor conquered the rugged hills of the ancient course that gave the marathon its name, somehow marshaling the energy to pull from eighth to third in the final few miles Sunday and earn the first US marathon medal in 20 years."
Sports,  The winner of Wednesday #39;s women #39;s shot put has been stripped of her gold medal after failing a drugs test after the competition.
Sports,"  Wouldn #39;t that have been great? Paul Hamm, the man with the tarnished gold medal in the gymnastics all around event earlier this week, coming out Sunday night and saying,  quot;The right and honorable "
Sports,"With Mardy Fish leading two sets to one against an opponent who seemed to be weakening and perhaps coming up lame, the gold medal match was his to lose yesterday."
World, A German court on Monday acquitted a jailed aide of the terrorist Carlos the Jackal of murder in a deadly series of bombings in France in the early 1980s.
World," Electricity went out across Bahrain on Monday, leaving people without air conditioning on a day when temperatures were expected to reach 130, snarling rush hour traffic and sending businesses and the U.S. Navy to their generators."
World,Singapore says it hopes to double manufacturing output in 15 years as regional competition heats up from lower-cost rivals such as fast-growing China and India.
World,ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has revealed dramatic plans of an al-Qaeda-linked group of terrorists to launch suicide attacks on key government leaders and the US Embassy earlier this month.
World,Experts defused a large bomb Monday in a city where three similar devices exploded over the weekend - the latest violence blamed on suspected Islamic militants in Thailand #39;s troubled south.
World,"Japanese mobile phone company DoCoMo is in talks to buy 3G handsets from Motorola, the world's second largest handset maker."
World,BBC weather is to use 3D gaming graphics technology to make its bulletins more realistic and accurate.
World,"A new prequel to The Exorcist was the most popular film at North American cinemas at the weekend, taking \$18.2m."
Sci/Tech,Japanese mobile phone firm DoCoMo is in talks to buy 3G handsets from Motorola.
Sci/Tech,Microprocessor designer Arm Holdings buys US tech firm Artisan for about \$913m.
Business,ICONIC surf wear group Billabong International Ltd expects its wave of success to continue with expectations of net profit and earnings per share to rise about 20 per cent in 2004/05.
Business,"GLOBAL miner BHP Billiton Ltd and the world #39;s largest aluminium producer, Alcoa Inc, plan to raise up to \$US100 million (\$138 million) in calendar 2004 by selling shares in their metal-processing "
Business, Australian winemaker Evans  amp; Tate Ltd. (ETW.AU) said Monday it is aiming for profit growth of at least 10 in the current year as it expands sales in its key markets across Australia and the UK.
Sports,Arsenal striker Thierry Henry believes that the Gunners should receive some sort of silverware for their unbeaten record. Sunday #39;s 5-3 win over Middlesbrough equalled Nottingham Forest #39;s 42-game unbeaten League run.
Sports,"Matt Hemingway, who qualified for his first Olympics on his third try and once quit high jumping because he was  quot;burned out, quot; made sure his first Olympic experience was one to remember."
Sports,The Jacksonville Jaguars released defensive end Tony Brackens yesterday after the team #39;s all-time sack leader struggled this preseason with the latest in a string of leg injuries.
Sports,Ryan Moore of Puyallup capped one of the greatest individual summers of amateur golf in the sport #39;s history yesterday by coming from behind to win the US Amateur.
Sports,Mike Timlin #39;s reaction when he saw Manny Ramirez slip on Ben Davis #39;s routine fly ball was probably no different than yours was last night.
Sports,"She has persuaded her father that wrestling is worthy of her time and her passion. The conversion took years, but it is now complete."
Business,"Q: I keep hearing about these supposed new rules for overtime pay and I am confused. Are there new rules, and if so, what are they?"
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe will bounce back from her Athens marathon nightmare and make one last bid for Olympic glory in Beijing, according to David Bedford."
Sports,Outsider Athanasia Tsoumeleka snatched the women #39;s Olympic 20km race walk title after a thrilling finish to give hosts Greece their first athletics gold of the Games.
Sports,The United States had been confident of coming away from the first Olympic women #39;s wrestling tournament with the maximum four medals.
World,"Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf amid fierce battles between US forces and Shiite militants, who remained in control of a revered shrine there as negotiations dragged on for its handover to religious authorities."
World,"Russian military forces have struck back at Chechen rebels who attacked a police station in Grozny, and arrested seven men. Ilya Shabalkin, the spokesman for Russian forces in "
Business," Philips Electronics, a rally on Wall Street, and tamer oil prices lifted European shares on Monday, but trading volumes and corporate news are remain thinned by the holidays."
Sports,The Philadelphia Barrage had not advanced to the postseason since Major League Lacrosse was formed in 2001. They won only one game last season.
Sports,"Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand continued her dominance of pursuit racing yesterday, breaking her world record to win the Olympic gold medal in the 3,000-meter pursuit."
Sports,"Greg Biffle drove to an easy victory, pulling away from gambling teammate Mark Martin late in the race to win the GFS Marketplace 400 Nextel Cup race at Michigan International Speedway yesterday."
Sports,"  The tears rolled down the bruised cheek of Devin Vargas last night. They were not there because his injured left knee was throbbing, although it was. Vargas cried for a dream, and a fight, lost."
Sports,"  A year ago in Anaheim, Calif., they were out of uniform and on crutches, their world meet over before it began, their careers in doubt. Annia Hatch had dislocated her left knee and torn her anterior cruciate ligament. Courtney Kupets had ruptured her left Achilles' tendon. Last night, they were both on the Olympic medal stand with medals ..."
Sports,"  The day after, as the US regrouped from another loss and looked ahead to the medal round, the name of Sarunas Jasikevicius still resonated. The Lithuanian point guard torched the Yanks for 28 points in a 94 90 victory Saturday night. He is leading the Olympics in assists. He is ninth in scoring. He is clearly a take charge, take no prisoners ..."
Sports,"  Matt Hemingway gambled in the men's high jump last night, passing on the fourth height of the competition (7 feet 6 inches) to save himself for later. He easily cleared his next two jumps to take the silver."
Sports,  Matt Emmons was focusing on staying calm. He should have been focusing on the right target.
Sports,"  Gail Devers stared straight ahead, her eyes focused on the first hurdle.  quot;I was trying to block it out, quot; she said later."
Sports,"  With Mardy Fish leading two sets to one against an opponent who seemed to be weakening and perhaps coming up lame, the gold medal match was his to lose yesterday."
Sports,"  LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and a couple of their Olympic teammates made it over to watch last night's women's game between the United States and China. They saw a team shoot well, pass well, rebound well, and dominate    everything they are not doing so far."
Sports,The Italian will be pushing 100 for himself and the team at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix in Spa Francorchamps.
Sports,"Sports fan Jarno Trulli got a rare privilege this week as he visited the Olympics in Athens, as a guest of PUMA."
Business,"Crude oil prices hovered nearly five percent below a 21-year high Monday, lifting most Asian shares and giving investors some respite from concerns that energy costs would choke off profits and economic growth."
Business," Signing up China #39;s biggest construction company, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (FMG.AU) on Monday inched closer to realizing its A $1."
Sci/Tech,"Thin-client computing has been around for a decade, but the rising costs of updating software and installing security patches on networked personal computers is sparking renewed interest "
Sci/Tech,"Buying music used to be simple: You coughed up \$14 or so for a CD, and as long as you didn #39;t bootleg it or charge crowds of people to listen to it, the music was yours."
Sports,"The galleries at Winged Foot Golf Club reached a tournament-high yesterday for the dramatic 36-hole final at the US Amateur. But Bill Rose, chairman of the championship, said the event would not be a financial success."
Sports,"  A Greek soldier has been shot dead while on patrol at the Olympic mountain bike course near Athens, a government spokesman said on Monday."
World,23 August 2004 -- A US reporter released in Iraq after more than a week in captivity said today he had been seized while taking pictures at a city market in Al-Nasiriyah.
World,"A previously unknown group calling itself Jamaat Ansar al-Jihad al-Islamiya says it set fire to a Jewish soup kitchen in Paris, according to an Internet statement."
World,"THE Federal Government #39;s plan to boost security at regional airports was inadequate because it did not include permanent passenger screening, Victorian Premier Steve Bracks said today."
Sci/Tech,"My feeling is that somewhere between the ages of 18 and 22-25 society      starts expecting men to not be virgins. Well, maybe ""expecting"" is      not the right word, but that's the age range were I started feeling      shame about being a virgin.  There are many advantages to being a virgin: you know you're not diseased, you know you're not a daddy and you don't have a woman who has reached deep into your inner feelings and can manipulate you with that leverage. A quick side note about diseases: besides the scary lifelong and life-threatening sexually transmitted diseases it is estimated that as many as 50 of sexually active singles have Genital Warts, for which there is no cure. They are extremely easy to transfer between partners and can be a precursor to penile, cervical and rectal cancer."
Business,"Semiconductor designer ARM Holdings ARM.L has agreed to buy US technology firm Artisan ARTI.O for \$913 million (503.3 million pounds), to boost its product range, but "
Business, Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd. (BBG.AU) said Monday it will need to consider more acquisitions as part of an effort to bolster the range of products it sells.
Sports,"FOUNTAIN, COLO. -- Although Dario Franchitti was criticized for making the jump to the Indy Racing League from the former CART series, his decision is starting to look like a good one."
Sports,"A Greek soldier guarding an Olympic facility in Athens has been shot dead after apparently playing game of Russian roulette with a policeman, security sources say."
Sports,The Tall Blacks were eliminated from the medal round of the Athens Olympics on Monday after suffering a heartbreaking 88-84 loss to Spain.
World,"A Venezuelan air force plane crashed in the mountainous region in northern Venezuela, killing all 25 people on board, an aviation officials said Sunday."
World,"Two days of pre-trial hearings began Monday at a US Army base in Mannheim, Germany, for four of seven US soldiers charged in the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal that took place at Abu Ghraib prison outside of Baghdad."
Sports," Greece, shamed and angered by Olympic  doping scandals, went wild with delight Monday when Athanasia  Tsoumeleka won the women's 20 km walk to give the Olympic hosts  their first athletics gold medal."
Business,Mortgage rates are at record lows. Save \$1000s on your mortgage payment. Free quotes.
World," China's Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that a deadly strain of bird flu was found in pigs last year, the Xinhua news agency reported."
World,Police in Kenya shoot dead an elderly Maasai tribesman who tried to graze cattle as part of a colonial land dispute.
World,"Two men falsely identified as deserters by the Indian army were released in a prisoner exchange with Pakistan, but their lives remain spoiled by the mistake."
Business," U.S. business productivity grew more  slowly in the third quarter than first thought, climbing at a  revised 1.8 percent annual rate, a government report showed on  Tuesday, while growth in unit labor costs was nudged up to a  1.8 percent pace."
Business," Venezuelan leader Hugo Chvez urged his foes to accept their defeat and move on yesterday, after an audit of last week #39;s recall referendum confirmed the president #39;s victory."
Business,"A nationwide truckers #39; strike to protest a proposed service tax entered its third day Monday, causing food prices to rise on fears of possible shortages."
Business," Tiger Airways, Singapore Airlines Ltd. #39;s (S55.SG) 49 owned budget affiliate, Monday said it will start flights in September, with initial services to Bangkok."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks badly needs a PR coup to regain credibility with music fans, but its latest  quot;freedom of music choice quot; campaign is missing the mark, critics say."
Sports,"Disgraced Olympic shot put championIrina Korzhanenko from Russia has been expelled from the Athens Games after failing a drugs test, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday."
Sports,"Arsenal striker Thierry Henry says reaching their milestone on Sunday will mean nothing if they don #39;t win anything. The5-3 win over Middlesbrough equalled Nottingham Forest #39;s 42-game unbeaten League run, set 25 years ago."
Sports,Phillips Idowu dyed his hair red for the triple jump final last night and it proved prescient. Four times the Londoner was shown a red flag as he failed to make it into the final eight left to contend for the gold medal.
Sports,The New Zealand men #39;s basketball team came within four points of a chance of remaining in the medal hunt at the Olympics after a devastating 84-88 loss to Spain tonight.
Sports,"The beach volleyball men #39;s pair of John Child and Mark Heese of Toronto dropped a quarter-final match yesterday to a Spanish duo, while Quebeckers Guylaine Dumont and Annie Martin lost in the women #39;s event, eliminating Canada from competition in the sport "
Sports,The Angels weren #39;t playing the same game as the Yankees this weekend. Not in the wide-angle sense of being a first-place team with the luxury of a comfortable lead.
Sports,Barry Bonds hit a two-run home run in the first inning to support a strong effort by Kirk Rueter and help the San Francisco Giants beat the visiting New York Mets 3-1 on Sunday.
World,Nigeria #39;s President Olusegun Obasanjo warned Sudan to move more quickly to disarm the feared Janjaweed militia and called for African Union peacekeepers to be sent to Darfur.
World," quot;One subject which has not been concluded yet is related to the deal on the return of spent fuel, which is very complex, quot; Sabouri explained, stressing Iran #39;s decision to return the spent fuel to Russia."
Sports,"Somehow, somewhere, Nicolas Massu of Chile summoned the strength and the shots to win his second gold medal of these Olympics. That #39;s twice as many medals as the star-studded US tennis team, led by Andy Roddick and Venus Williams, managed to win."
Sci/Tech,"Most internet users try to ignore banner ads, but web designer Tari Akpodiete can't stop collecting them. She's put her collection of 15,000 ad samples online for all who care to look. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Real's recent marketing campaign purporting to promote choice in digital music fails to rally music fans. Instead, the blitz provokes nasty comments from Apple users and cries of hypocrisy from critics. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,A report by the Army's inspector general concludes that a controversial data-mining project involving airline passenger records did not violate federal privacy law. Critics say the report misinterprets the law. By Ryan Singel.
Sci/Tech,"This election year, activist groups are targeting undecided voters through consumer databases. But veteran campaigners say no magic formula can predict how people will vote based on where they live and what they buy. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Through genetic engineering, scientists have bred a mouse capable of running twice as far as other mice before exhaustion. Medical researchers believe some of their findings could apply to humans. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Business," Consumer goods maker Colgate Palmolive  Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> said on Tuesday it would cut about 12 percent of its  37,000 person work force and close one third of its factories  worldwide as part of a four year restructuring."
Sci/Tech,"Boeing agrees to design parachutes and software that would help future Mars probes autonomously control their descents, much like earthbound skydivers. Christopher Genna reports from Seattle."
Sci/Tech,"A Balinese project uses low-wattage electrical current to stimulate the regrowth of a badly damaged coral reef. It's the world's largest coral nursery ever built using this technology, in an area where most of the world's coral species live."
Sci/Tech,"Midwestern farmers welcome a new fertilizer additive that leaves a telltale fluorescent pink stain on the hands of anyone who touches it. Theft of anhydrous ammonia fertilizer, used to make methamphetamine, has become a major problem for farmers."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. presidential hopefuls are the target of endless satirical barbs on the web as a host of cybercynics offer comic relief from election politics. Opponents Bush and Kerry appear in fake news reports, multimedia presentations and artwork."
World, Taiwanese lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly agreed to slash in half the 225 seat legislature and revamp the election system  #151; sweeping historic changes designed to tackle corruption and weed out misbehaving legislators.
World," A key suspect in the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison voiced fear he was being made a scapegoat when he was asked to turn over a laptop computer and other evidence suspected of containing photos of the maltreatment, an investigator told a U.S. military court Monday..."
World," Allyson Felix led three American women into the second round of the 200 meter on Monday, posting the fastest time of 22.39 seconds in the qualifying heats.    Joining the 18 year old Felix in the quarterfinals later Monday were U.S..."
Business,three days after they were evacuated when a tower of flames erupted from a nearby natural gas storage cavern. Officials 
Business,"At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is "
Sci/Tech,"Whilst acknowledging that copyright infringements do happen on P2P networks, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has ruled that P2P network owners and software developers can #39;t be held responsible for them."
Sci/Tech," Traditional phone systems may be going the way of the Pony Express. Voice over Internet Protocol, technology that allows users to make and receive phone calls using the Internet, is giving the old circuit switched system a run for its money."
Sci/Tech,"Business travellers will be able to surf the Web securely on long-distance flights by combining services from Boeing and iPass, the companies plan to announce on Monday."
Sports,"Dario Franchitti won the Indy Racing League race at Pikes Peak International Raceway at the weekend, his second consecutive victory and the Andretti Green Racing team #39;s seventh win in 12 races."
World,"A Malaysian veterinarian and her three children have received a clean bill of health after tests for bird flu, leaving no suspected human cases of the deadly "
World,Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Monday announced that the economic team in her new Cabinet would stay for another term as the country is striving to solve its fiscal crisis.
Business," Chain store retail sales continue to fall during the week following the Thanksgiving holiday, a retail report said on Tuesday."
Business,Automaker Volkswagen said Monday there is  quot;no room quot; for wage increases this year as it prepares for pay talks with Germany #39;s largest industrial union.
Business,"The tide has  quot;definitely quot; turned against the seller in the housing market, a leading property expert said today as he published figures showing that prices have fallen for two consecutive months."
Sci/Tech,Description: A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that companies that provide software that runs two Internet-based file-sharing networks are not liable for copyright infringement by people who use the networks to share music and movies.
Sports,  Two of the greatest female track and field athletes in history crashed and burned within two minutes of each other on a dramatic Sunday night of competition at the Olympic Games.
Sports,"  If international gymnastics is a brick house, the mortar holding it together is a conglomerate of finger pointing, dubious judging, scandal, complaining and bald faced weeping."
Sports,"The last man picked for the Ryder Cup team, then first at Firestone from start to finish. No wonder Stewart Cink says his confidence is at an all-time high."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY US NAVAL BASE, Cuba, Aug 23 (AFP) - Only a sanitised glimpse of Australian David Hicks #39; life as a Taliban fighter or what it was like for Salim Hamdan to be Osama bin Laden #39;s personal driver and bodyguard will be given when their military "
Sports,Paula Radcliffe is to have another medical check-up as a row brews over the marathon's scheduling.
Business, Shares of medical device maker Guidant Corp. jumped on Tuesday after a report saying the company was in advanced talks to be acquired by health products maker Johnson   Johnson  for more than  #36;24 billion.
Business,"Singapore Airlines #39; low-cost arm raised the stakes Monday in the battle for budget travelers, saying it is ready for a price war as it prepares to begin services next month."
World,"  A German court has acquitted Johannes Weinrich, said to be the right hand man of international guerrilla  quot;Carlos the Jackal, quot; of charges that he took part in a deadly series of bombings in France in the early 1980s."
World," The head of Sudan's delegation to African Union sponsored talks on the conflict in the western province of Darfur said there was no need for the AU to send peacekeeping force to the troubled region, insisting that Khartoum could handle the security situation."
Sci/Tech, Engineering star Ashok Krishnamurthi quit his job at Juniper Networks with more than  #36;2 million in gains from exercising options and selling shares in his final weeks with the Sunnyvale networking company.
Business,"In percentage terms, Maryland, Virginia and the District saw much stronger levels of job creation in July than the nation as a whole."
Business,"Jack Valenti took a break from cleaning out his office the other day to expound on a subject he knows well: the art of persuasion. Over minestrone soup and hummus at his usual table at the restaurant in the Hay Adams Hotel, Valenti, the 82-year-old dean of Washington lobbyists, reflected on how Washington has changed and how lobbyists should operate here."
Business," It looked good on paper: Use huge, golden-colored limestone rocks to make an overhang 130 feet above the entrance of the National Museum of the American Indian on the Mall. It would look like the overhang in a Southwest canyon. No ugly, concrete columns underneath: It would seem as though suspended in air."
World,The trial of 14 men accused of plotting to topple Equatorial Guinea's president opens in Malabo on Monday.
World,"The largest rebel group in Colombia, the Farc, rejects a government proposal to exchange prisoners."
Sports,"Let me be clear here, since some self-righteous columnists who wouldn #39;t know a handstand from a night stand have entered the fray: Paul Hamm should not give up his gold medal."
Sports,"Manager Paul Sturrock has left Southampton by mutual consent, becoming the first managerial victim of the season after only two Premiership games."
Sports,"All the retirement talk has stalled for Lindsay Davenport. Eighteen straight wins, four consecutive tournament titles, and a personality and tennis game that have dominated this week #39;s Western  amp; Southern Women #39;s Open."
Sports,Arsenal striker Thierry Henry insists that winning trophies at the end of the season is more important than setting records at the start.
Sports,"Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run homer as the Cubs beat the Astros 11-6 in a game with three ejections. In the third, Chicago #39;s Todd Walker hit a ground-rule double to score Corey Patterson."
Business, U.S. stocks pointed to a slightly higher open on Monday as investors seek bargains and oil prices stay below last week's record high of nearly  #36;50 a barrel.
World," British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw flew to Sudan on Monday to keep up international pressure on Khartoum to comply with U.N. demands to end the conflict in Darfur that has already killed up to 50,000 people."
Business, U.S. stocks pointed to a slightly  higher open on Monday as investors seek bargains and oil prices  stay below last week's record high of nearly  $50 a barrel.
Sports, Athanasia Tsoumeleka won Greece's first  athletics gold of the Olympic Games Monday with an upset  victory in the women's 20km walk.
Business," U.S. stocks to watch: ARTISAN  COMPONENTS INC <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ARTI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ARTI.O</A> British semiconductor designer ARM  Holdings Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ARM.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ARM.L</A> agreed to buy U.S. technology firm Artisan  for  $913 million, to boost its product range, but ARM shares  slumped on Monday on concerns it had overpaid. Artisan shares  ended at  $23.88 on Nasdaq on Friday.  "
Sports," Bengie Molina had four hits, including  a three run homer, as the Anaheim Angels completed a three game  series sweep of the New York Yankees with a 4 3 win on Sunday."
World, U.S. marines and Shi'ite militiamen  fought fierce battles around a shrine in the Iraqi city of  Najaf on Monday in some of the heaviest fighting since the  20 day old rebellion erupted.
World," Israel plans to build more than 530  new settler homes in the West Bank after Washington signaled it  would accept growth in Jewish enclaves in the occupied  territory, Israeli political sources said on Monday."
World,The New York Yankees are struggling to score and their once-huge lead in the AL East is suddenly shrinking. Manager Joe Torre refuses to panic just yet...
World," Israel announced plans Monday to build hundreds of new housing units in the West Bank, following an apparent U.S. policy shift on settlements that the Palestinians warned ""will destroy the peace process.""   The United States has signaled recently that it will allow Israel to expand existing settlements in the West Bank, while remaining opposed to construction in undeveloped areas..."
World," Norwegian police said Monday that they were working on several tips in their search for two Edvard Munch masterpieces, including a version of ""The Scream,"" after a bold daytime theft from an Oslo museum in front of stunned visitors.    The paintings were stolen from Oslo's Munch Museum on Sunday by masked, armed thieves, who pulled them from the walls as visitors and staff watched..."
Business,"One of the primary goals of modern society is to enhance a worldwide commitment to democracy. With so many national differences concerning preferred electoral processes, it helps to have a general definition of a democratic government."
Business,"Google Inc. ranks lower in corporate governance than any company in the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 stock index, according to influential proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services, said a newspaper report published Monday."
Business,"Signs of a housing slowdown are now beginning to surface across the UK as a fall in the number of new buyers has now created a surplus of properties, suggests the latest Hometrack house price survey."
Sci/Tech, Business travelers will be able to surf the Web securely on long distance flights by combining services from Boeing Co.
Sci/Tech,"Capitalizing on the rapid adoption of its Flex presentation server, Macromedia Inc. is rolling out a new integrated development environment for the platform based on the popular Dreamweaver Web site tool."
Sports,"Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau of New Westminster, BC, was taken to a hospital for X-rays on his left hand after being hit by a pitch from Cleveland starter CC Sabathia in the sixth inning yesterday."
Sports,CHICAGO The surging Boston Red Sox won their sixth in a row by completing a weekend sweep of the Chicago White Sox 6-to-5. The game featured five home runs.
World,"Singaporean leader Lee Hsien Loong criticized Taiwan because he was under  quot;tremendous pressure quot; to patch up relations with Beijing, Taiwan #39;s foreign minister said Monday _ a day after Lee warned he wouldn #39;t support the island if it sparked a war with China "
Sci/Tech,"You don't have to be Google to challenge the way Wall Street manages initial public offerings. A little southwest Virginia biotechnology company has just gone public using the same innovative ""open IPO"" process as Google."
Sci/Tech,ManTech International Corp. of Fairfax won a \$20.9 million contract from the Air Force to provide network and telecommunications services in Europe and in Turkey.
Sci/Tech,"For about a decade, Frances B. Craig looked for a product to build her company around. She had started an information technology consulting company but missed building software to help companies operate efficiently."
Sci/Tech,"Better health care and fraud protection may sound good, but are they worth the potential privacy trade-offs?"
Business,"If you say you #39;re going to sell your old car for \$12,000, and you end up selling it for \$8,000, are you a success or a failure?"
Sports,Justin Gatlin always wanted to make his mark on the world. But as a teenager the new Olympic 100 meters champion believed fame would come through art not sprinting.
Sports," In a heated game between Central division rivals, the Cubs out slugged the Astros to take the rubber game of the three game series."
World,"BRITAIN #39;S Foreign Secretary Jack Straw flew to Sudan today, stepping up international pressure on the government there to tackle the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Darfur."
Sci/Tech, Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. (6753.T) says it has developed a new fat busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away.
Sports," Spain could have tanked its game against New Zealand, thereby eliminating European rival Serbia Montenegro from medal contention. Instead, the Spaniards came to play Monday and won 88 84, knocking New Zealand out and keeping the defending world champions in medal contention."
World," Foreign Secretary Jack Straw left London for Sudan, where he was to discuss the crisis in war torn Darfur with President Omar al Beshir and senior officials."
Business, Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. (KMRT.O) on Monday said it finalized a deal to sell 18 of its stores to Home Depot Inc. (HD.N) for  #36;271 million.
World,Bahrainis swelter in 50-degree temperatures without air conditioning as a fault cuts electricity across the island.
Business," President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Monday caused a stir in local markets by saying the Philippines is in the midst of a  quot;fiscal crisis, quot; but finance "
Business,"Singer  amp; Friedlander Group Plc, a UK investment bank, said first-half profit slipped 9 percent as costs related to the acquisition of an Isle of Man trust business rose and the company appointed a new chief executive."
Business,"The country house market staged a recovery during the first half of the year following a revival of City bonuses and increasing confidence in the economy, figures showed today."
Business,The dollar bounced off recent four-week lows against the euro and yen on Monday in thin August trade with investors focusing on US data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief later in the week.
Business,Biopharmaceutical company Medarex Inc. said Monday that it reached a special protocol assessment agreement with the Food and Drug Administration to start a late-stage clinical trial for its MDX-010 drug as a combination treatment for melanoma patients.
Business,"NEW YORK, August 23 (New Ratings) - Alcoa Inc (AA.NYS) and BHP Billiton have announced their plans for an initial public offering filing for their metal processing and distribution joint venture, Integris Metals Corporation."
Sci/Tech,"A US court has upheld the legitimacy of peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing application Morpheus, finding against 28 of the world #39;s largest entertainment companies which had alleged that the P2P firm #39;s software violates copyright law."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece Aug. 23, 2004 - Allyson Felix led three American women into the second round of the 200 meters on Monday, posting the fastest time of 22."
Sports,: A police cadet faced charges in connection with the death of a Greek soldier on patrol near the Olympic mountain bike course here today.
Sports,"COLIN MONTGOMERIE needs a Ryder Cup wild card after finishing only 70th and 58th in his last two tournaments. But Lee Westwood, certain of his place at Oakland Hills next month, feels the Scot is the man for the job."
World," British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw left London for Sudan, where he was to discuss the crisis in war torn Darfur with President Omar al Beshir and senior officials."
Sports,"Bergamo, Italy (Sports Network) - Serie A cellar dwellers Atalanta fired its coach Andrea Mandorlini after he failed to produce a victory in any of the club #39;s first 14 league matches this season."
World, Relatives of 12 Nepalese workers missing in Iraq were desperately seeking information after an Islamist website showed alleged pictures of them in captivity.
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) is beginning to implement a new vendor-relationship strategy emphasizing deeper alliances with fewer vendors. On Monday, it plans to name Siebel Systems Inc. as the first company with which it is forging a closer partnership."
Business,"MUMBAI State Bank of India, the nation #39;s largest lender, and its 26 state-owned rivals face a nationwide walkout on Tuesday by about one million employees who are demanding that banks double a proposed wage increase."
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Europe #39;s biggest drugmaker, said on Monday a US court had ruled in its favor in patent litigation with Israel #39;s Teva Pharmaceuticals over anti-nausea drug Zofran."
Sports,"  Paula Radcliffe #39;s emotional exit from the women #39;s marathon on Sunday was not due to an injury, the British Olympic team said on Monday."
World,"Gunfire rang throughout the city today and black smoke rose over the Old City neighbourhood, where much of the fighting has been centred."
Sci/Tech,"While Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. continue bringing low-power mobile chips to market, Transmeta Corp. is faced with the possibility of shifting its focus from operations and toward licensing its technologies."
Sci/Tech,"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC), of Hsinchu, Taiwan, has expanded its patent-infringement fight against rival contract chip maker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) by filing a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)."
Sports,THE CAL BEARS may have been a victim of their good sportsmanship. That #39;s the way it goes in big-time college football. No one knows for certain why Cal sank from fourth to fifth in the mysterious mix of computer 
Sci/Tech,"The three companies that certify the nation's voting technologies operate in secrecy, and refuse to discuss flaws in the ATM-like machines to be used by nearly one in three voters in November."
Business,Australian supermarket group Woolworths has reported a 12 increase in second-half profit despite tough competition from rival Coles Myer.
Business,"Asian stocks rose after oil prices fell from a record on Friday, easing concern higher energy costs will damp consumer spending and corporate profits."
Sci/Tech,"CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- Pope John Paul II warned in a statement released Sunday that humanity #39;s speedy progress in science and technology risks overlooking moral values, citing with particular concern experiments in human cloning."
Sci/Tech,"The vast majority of consumers are unaware that an Apple iPod digital music player only plays proprietary iTunes files, while a smaller majority agree that it is within RealNetworks #39; rights to develop a program that will make its music files compatible "
World,Agriculture Minister insists Sudan can handle security situation in Darfur without need for AU peacekeepers. ABUJA - The head of Sudan #39;s delegation to African Union-sponsored talks on the conflict in the western 
World," Automaker Volkswagen said Monday there is ""no room"" for wage increases this year as it prepares for pay talks with Germany's largest industrial union."
Business," Shares FedEx Corp. (FDX.N) rose before the bell on Monday, after the express shipping company raised its earnings forecast for the first quarter and the full year, citing strong demand for its services."
World," Honduras tightened security at foreign embassies and declared a national terror alert after receiving information that al Qaida was trying to recruit Hondurans to attack embassies of the United States, Britain, Spain and El Salvador, a government official said Sunday."
Sports, Justin Gatlin always wanted to make his  mark on the world. But as a teenager the new Olympic 100 meters  champion believed fame would come through art not sprinting.
Sports," Svetlana Khorkina was expected to soar  into the record books at the Athens Olympics, making a glorious  exit from the international stage as the reigning queen of the  asymmetric bars."
Sci/Tech,"While Apple is cruising along, other computer outfits are frantically trying to crack the consumer-electronics nut. Dell (DELL ), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ ) and, yes, even Gateway (GTW ) are all pushing new products "
Sports," THESSALONIKI, Greece (Reuters) - Iraq's Olympic soccer  coach said Monday his side should not be seen as a symbol of  freedom, taking issue with a campaign commercial for President  Bush."
Business," Shares FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A> rose before  the bell on Monday, after the express shipping company raised  its earnings forecast for the first quarter and the full year,  citing strong demand for its services."
Sports, Athanasia Tsoumeleka won Greece's first  athletics gold of the Olympic Games Monday with an upset  victory in the women's 20km walk.
Sports," In a feat that would have made ancient  alchemists green with envy, Chile's Fernando Gonzalez and  Nicolas Massu turned sweat, tears and raw desire into solid  gold at the Olympic Games."
Sci/Tech,Sony Computer Entertainment Inc and Nvidia have announced they are working together on the GPU for SCEI #39;s next generation entertainment device.
Business," World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WWE.N</A>, a producer of wrestling entertainment programs  including ""SmackDown"" and ""WrestleMania,"" reported higher  quarterly profit on Monday, helped by increased pay per view  revenue."
Sports," Justin Gatlin kept braving the North Carolina cold to keep practicing, keep working, keep chasing Olympic gold. He finally caught it Sunday night, outrunning the fastest field in Olympic history to become the youngest 100 meter champion in 36 years."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. (IBM.N) widened its lead last year in the U.S. market for Internet hosting services as it won a greater share of the medium sized business market, according to data recently published by market research firm IDC."
Sci/Tech," Glaciers are melting faster than before in some regions from the Arctic to the Alps but others are getting bigger, scientists said on Friday."
World, The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee proposed sweeping changes Sunday that would dismantle the CIA and remove several of the United States' largest intelligence agencies from the control of the Pentagon.
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Artists Coalition, which represents musicians signed by major studio labels, sharply condemned a report released Sunday by the Pew Internet  amp; American Life Project, which claimed that about half of all musicians think that burning a copy of "
World," British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw  flew to Sudan on Monday to keep up international pressure on  Khartoum to comply with U.N. demands to end the conflict in  Darfur that has already killed up to 50,000 people."
Sports, Matthew Emmons is a trained accountant  but he got his numbers terribly wrong on Sunday.
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai began a  visit to neighboring Pakistan on Monday to discuss cooperation  in the battle against Islamic militants ahead of his October  re election bid.
Sports, Aramis Ramirez hit a three run homer  as the Chicago Cubs survived the ejection of starting pitcher  Kerry Wood to defeat the Astros 11 6 in National League play in  Houston on Sunday.
World, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said  on Monday Iraq's interim government risked losing popular  support because of its backing for military operations against  Shi'ite Muslim rebels in the holy city of Najaf.
World, Opposition activists in Bangladesh held  more protests on Monday against a deadly grenade attack as  authorities posted extra police on the streets to guard against  violence.
World, The bodies of three Austrian soldiers  killed in World War One have been found frozen and almost  perfectly preserved in an Italian Alpine glacier.
Sci/Tech,"Cape Canaveral - Nearly two years after Columbia shattered in the sky, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration still has no way of repairing the kind of holes that could doom other shuttles."
World,"An explosion in Turkey's popular Mediterranean resort of Antalya kills one person, reports say."
Business,"ARM Holdings Plc, whose chip designs are used in iPod digital music players, agreed to buy Artisan Components Inc. for about \$913 million."
Business,"Oil prices held just below the \$47 mark on Monday as Iraq resumed exports from both its northern and southern outlets after lengthy disruption, despite fierce fighting in the holy city of Najaf."
Business,"Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it finalized a deal to sell 18 of its stores to Home Depot Inc."
Business, #39;You #39;re Fired! quot; Everyone knows Donald Trump #39;s weekly mantra from his NBC reality show. Most fans also know who won the fight for supremacy as 16 wannabes -- eight women and eight men -- competed in the corporate jungle of New York.
Business,Newspaper says largest US discount carrier could boost annual revenue by \$60 million as a result. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC), of Hsinchu, Taiwan, has expanded its patent-infringement fight against rival contract chip maker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp."
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe #39;s failure to add the Olympic marathon crown to her collection of achievements was not due to injury, the British team confirmed today."
Sports,Title contender Lithuania wrapped up its preliminary round matches with a 5-0 record by defeating Australia 100-85 on August 23 in the men #39;s basketball competition.
World,"MOSCOW, Aug 23 (AFP) - Chechens marked the birthday of their murdered leader Monday, days ahead of an election to replace him at the helm of the Caucasus republic where a five-year guerrilla war shows no signs of dying down."
World," A Malaysian woman is trying to reclaim the world record for the longest stay in a room full of scorpions, news reports said Sunday.    Nur Malena Hassan, 27, moved Saturday into a locked glass box where she plans to live for 36 consecutive days with more than 6,000 of the poisonous arachnids in a shopping mall, the Malay language Mingguan Malaysia newspaper reported..."
Sci/Tech,"A federal dietary advisory panel is considering whether its revision of nutrition guidelines should let some people treat themselves to guilt-free desserts. Such treats would be bonuses for healthful living, under proposals being considered by the advisory panel that's drafting an update of the nutritional guidance."
Business,"FedEx Corp. (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal first quarter and full year, citing strong demand for its international express, ground and less-than-truckload services."
Business,"The World Health Organization is urging Southeast Asian nations to strengthen curbs on tobacco trade. Shigeru Omi, the WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, told a conference of the Association of "
Sci/Tech,"Honda #39;s experience is being played out all over the Web, prompting experts to predict a rebirth in brand advertising online. These ads -- which are generally rich media, meaning they include "
Sports,A mystery at the center of track and field #39;s biggest doping scandal has finally been solved. Top track coach Trevor Graham has admitted he was the coach who anonymously sent a syringe of THG to the US Anti 
World,"British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw flew to Sudan on Monday to keep up international pressure on Khartoum to comply with UN demands to end the conflict in Darfur that has already killed up to 50,000 people."
World,"Israel is planning to build more than 530 new settler homes in the West Bank after Washington signalled it would accept growth in Jewish enclaves in the occupied territory, political sources say."
World,North Korea says it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party talks on the communist state #39;s nuclear weapons development.
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai traveled to neighboring Pakistan for talks Monday on fighting terrorism and economic cooperation. Karzai was welcomed at Islamabad airport 
Sci/Tech,"Even in the fleeting and transitory world of technology, Lycos #39; spam-busting screensaver was the most short-lived of initiatives."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, lowered its sales forecast for August, citing Hurricane Charley's swipe across Florida and slower than expected back to school sales."
Business," Shares of Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>  ticked lower on Monday after the world's largest retailer cut  its August sales forecast."
World," Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos cut its 2004 oil production target from 90 million tonnes to 86 million tonnes, saying its inability to access its frozen accounts had forced the firm to reduce operating costs."
World, African Union sponsored talks on the conflict in the western Sudanese region of Darfur began in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
Business," General Motors Corp. is recalling more  than 32,000 of its Chevrolet Aveo subcompact cars because of a  potential problem with their rear seat safety belts."
Business,HBOS asks the European Commission to look at Spanish bank BSCH's relationship with the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Sci/Tech,A router is a computer networking device that forwards data packets toward their destinations through a process known as routing. Routing occurs at layer 3 of the OSI seven-layer model.
Sci/Tech,"Under the shadow of government regulations IT must comply with, a host of ECM (enterprise content management) vendors are blending previously stand-alone RM (records management) capabilities into their CM and compliance recipes."
Sci/Tech,"While Intel and AMD continue bringing low-power mobile chips to market, Transmeta is faced with the possibility of shifting its focus from operations and toward licensing its technologies."
Sci/Tech,"EDS this week will kick off a partnership with Siebel Systems, taking the first step in a new vendor-relationship strategy emphasizing deeper links with fewer vendors."
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems on Monday is releasing a version of its application infrastructure suite designed to enable ISVs to deliver products for SOAs (service-oriented architectures).
Business,Artisan Components (ARTI:Nasdaq - news - research) shot up in Monday #39;s premarket session after the UK #39;s ARM Holdings (ARMHY:Nasdaq - news - research) announced it would buy the company for cash and stock that was worth nearly \$34 a share at Friday #39;s close 
Business,"Traders buy dollars sold off in recent sessions; await Greenspan speech, data due later in the week. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The dollar rose higher from recent lows against the euro and the yen Monday, while "
Business,Talk intensifies that oil company will sell its key Siberian unit for low price to pay back taxes. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Shares of Russian oil company Yukos fell Monday as fears intensified that the firm #39;s key 
Business,"The Pittsburg-based generic drugmaker said the Food and Drug Administration has approved its metoprolol tartrate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, which will compete with the Loppressor HCT tablets made by the Switzerland-based Novartis."
Sci/Tech,"On a trip to Shanghai, Buffalo musician Edgar Henderson took along an electronic box about the size of a paperback. Plugged into a phone, the box allowed him to call friends in Buffalo toll-free."
Sci/Tech,AMD will implement the strained silicon manufacturing technique on its upcoming 90-nanometer processors as well as 130-nanometer processors.
Sports,"Serious fun lit up the Olympics last night. A showdown among the swaggering gunslingers who populate the sprint community, celebrated by 72,000 spectators for a full 10 minutes prior "
Sports,"The Everton board meeting to unveil details of a new investor has been postponed at the request of director Paul Gregg, chairman Bill Kenwrights rival for control of the club."
Business," Toys R Us Inc. (TOY.N), which is considering getting out of the toy business, on Monday posted a second quarter profit as it works to restructure its toy stores."
World," ABUJA, Nigeria (AP)   Pushed to end what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudanese government envoys gathered in Nigeria on Monday for talks with rebel leaders from the western Darfur region."
Business," Toys R Us Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOY.N</A>, which is  considering getting out of the toy business, on Monday posted a  second quarter profit as it works to restructure its toy  stores."
Business,"Federal Express raised its earnings forecast, citing strong demand for its international express, ground and less-than-truckload services."
Sci/Tech,Ordinary people are being given the chance to have their name go into space with the first X-Prize contender craft.
Business,"BENTONVILLE, Ark. Aug. 23, 2004 - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s biggest retailer, lowered its sales forecast for August, citing Hurricane Charley #39;s swipe across Florida and slower than expected back-to-school sales."
Business," FedEx Corp. Monday raised its earnings forecast for the first quarter ending this month and for the full fiscal year, citing strong demand for its international express, ground and less than truckload services."
Business,"US stocks to watch: ARTISAN COMPONENTS INC (ARTI) British semiconductor designer ARM Holdings Plc agreed to buy US technology firm Artisan for \$913 million, to boost its product range, but ARM shares slumped on Monday on concerns it "
Business,HBOS HBOS.L says it will write to the European Commission to complain about Santander Central Hispano #39;s continuing ties to Royal Bank of Scotland despite the Spanish bank #39;s bid for Abbey National.
Business,The nationwide indefinite strike of truck operators entered the second day today due to the deadlock in talks between the Finance Ministry and truck operators associations.
Business,"A joint venture between Alcoa Inc. and BHP Billiton has filed to go public through an offering worth as much as \$100 million, according to regulatory filings and the companies."
Business,"Retail sales edged ahead 0.2 per cent in June as gains at auto dealers and pharmacies offset weather-related weakness in most of the nation #39;s other major sectors, Statistics Canada said Monday."
Sci/Tech,You #39;ve been patient. You #39;ve done what Microsoft asked you to do. You #39;re ready to download Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.
Sci/Tech,A technique originally designed to analyse DNA sequences is the latest weapon in the war against spam. An algorithm named Chung-Kwei (after a feng-shui talisman that protects the home against evil spirits) can catch nearly 97 per cent of spam.
Sci/Tech,"Online retail sales overseas continue to show significant growth, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Commerce."
Sports,"Russia #39;s Irina Korzhanenko, who won the Olympic shot put last Wednesday, was stripped of her gold medal Monday because of drug use."
Sports," After being plunked between the shoulders, Michael Barrett offered a few words of advice for Roy Oswalt when the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros meet again next week."
World,"The foreign secretary, Jack Straw, will deliver a  quot;clear message quot; to the Sudanese government that it must do more to stop the violence in Darfur when he arrives in Khartoum this evening."
World,"FRANKFURT, Germany Aug. 23, 2004 - Automaker Volkswagen said Monday there is  quot;no room quot; for wage increases this year as it prepares for pay talks with Germany #39;s largest industrial union."
World,"BERLIN Aug. 23, 2004 - A German court on Monday, citing insufficient evidence, acquitted an imprisoned aide of the terrorist Carlos the Jackal of involvement in a deadly series of bombings in France in the early 1980s."
Sports," The Americans got a taste of what it was like in the good ol' days, finally playing an opponent they were able to beat easily, routing Angola 89 53 on Monday in their final game of the Olympic men's basketball preliminary round. Tim Duncan finished with a team high 15 points in limited minutes, and the Americans dominated the boards Barcelona style with a 52 17 edge in rebounding."
Business," Troubled retailer Toys ""R"" Us Inc. reported Monday that the company swung to a profit in the latest second quarter, compared with a loss in the year ago period."
World," The prosecutor in the trial of a group of suspected foreign mercenaries accused of plotting a putsch in Equatorial Guinea said he will call for the death penalty for the coup plotters' alleged leader, South African Nick du Toit."
Business, U.S. stock futures signaled a slightly  higher open for stocks on Monday as investors welcomed an  easing of oil prices from a record high near  $50 a barrel last  week.
World," HAR GILO, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel plans to build more  than 530 new settler homes in the West Bank after Washington  signaled it would accept growth in Jewish enclaves in the  occupied territory, political sources said Monday."
World," ISTANBUL (Reuters) - An explosion rocked Turkey's  Mediterranean resort city of Antalya on Monday, killing one  person and injuring at least one other, police said."
World, The arrest in south China of a Hong  Kong pro democracy politician for hiring a prostitute has  eroded support for his party and hurt its chance of victory in  the city's legislative elections next month.
World, The mother of a young British soldier  killed in Iraq said on Monday she intended to sue the Ministry  of Defense for negligence because it failed to supply him with  hi tech defensive equipment.
World,"Paula Radcliffe has no idea what went wrong in the Olympic marathon and is undecided about running the 10,000m."
Business,Krispy Kreme shareholders hope for a break from the badness in this week's earnings report.
Sports,A search of a warehouse used by the coach at the center of a doping scandal involving the country's star sprinters uncovered small amounts of anabolic steroids.
Business,"When will the bears admit that Kmart (KMRT:Nasdaq - commentary - research) is for real? When will they say,  quot;You know, the people who used to run Kmart were idiots and things are now better quot;?"
Business,Mart is reducing its forecast for same store sales for the month of August. It is blaming store closures caused by Hurricane Charley last week.
Business,"Troubled retailer Toys  quot;R quot; Us Inc. reported Monday that the company swung to a profit in the latest second quarter, compared with a loss in the year-ago period."
Business,"LONDON ARM Holdings, a British semiconductor designer, said on Monday that it would buy Artisan Components for \$913 million to broaden its product range."
Business,"The Bush administration #39;s new overtime rules went into effect on Monday, but the Kerry campaign has already begun attacking the regulations, saying they will hurt millions of American workers."
Business,"Mumbai, Aug. 23. (PTI): Revising the outlook on India #39;s long-term foreign currency and local currency ratings, Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Ratings Services today warned that the local currency rating could be lowered "
Sci/Tech,"Tekelec of Calabasas, Calif., said Friday it will acquire telecommunications solution provider, Steleus Group of Westford, Mass. Tekelec, a leading global supplier of telecommunications "
Sports,"(Athens, Greece-AP) Aug. 23, 2004 - It appears the Court of Arbitration for Sport might not hear South Korea #39;s appeal of the gymnastics gold medal."
Sports,"At 6:30 tonight, Poplar Bluff High (Mo.) forward Tyler Hansbrough will announce where he will go to college next fall. If Hansbrough picks the University of Kentucky, the Wildcats #39; coaching "
World,"Thousands of Bangladesh opposition activists holding banners reading  quot;Why the bombings, why the bloodshed? quot; protested on Monday against a deadly grenade attack "
World,The arrest in south China of a Hong Kong pro-democracy politician for hiring a prostitute has eroded support for his party and hurt its chance of victory in the city #39;s legislative elections next month.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, said August sales will be little changed or rise as much as 2 percent, hurt by Hurricane Charley and sluggish demand for back to school products."
Business,"Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday finalized a deal to sell 18 of its stores to Home Depot Inc."
Business,Stocks are posting some early gains this morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 10 points in today #39;s early going. Advancing issues on the New York Stock Exchange hold a 4-3 lead over decliners.
Sci/Tech,Siebel Systems Inc. and Electronic Data Systems Corp. this week will announced a partnership to help companies avoid many of the costs and complexities of managing customer relationship management systems in enterprises.
World," Sudan rejected an offer of African troops to disarm rebels in Darfur as peace talks began in Nigeria, insisting it was capable of neutralizing both pro government and rebel militia fighting in the western region."
World,Ryu Seung Min of South Korea beats Wang Hao to take gold in the table tennis men's singles.
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A> on Monday raised  its earnings forecast for the fiscal first quarter and full  year, citing strong demand for its international express,  ground and less than truckload services."
World,Turkish Cypriots begin trading with Greek Cypriots in the south  for the first time in three decades.
Business, U.S. stocks showed small gains at the  open on Monday as easing oil prices alleviated investors' worry  about the effect of higher fuel costs on corporations and  consumers.
Business," Toys R Us Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOY.N</A>, which is  considering getting out of the toy business, on Monday posted a  second quarter net profit, reversing a year earlier loss, as it  works to restructure its toy stores."
Business," Southwest Airlines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LUV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LUV.N</A>, the  largest U.S. discount carrier, on Monday said it will eliminate  88 scheduled flights in order to boost revenue by freeing up  planes for more lucrative markets."
Sports," The U.S. men's basketball team got their  first comfortable win at the Olympic basketball tournament  Monday, routing winless Angola 89 53 in their final preliminary  round game."
Sports," Greece, shamed and angered by Olympic  doping scandals, hailed an instant new heroine Monday when  Athanasia Tsoumeleka won the women's 20 km walk to give the  Olympic hosts their first athletics gold medal."
Sports," England striker Michael Owen says he is  looking forward to a ""nerve racking"" new challenge after  leaving his comfortable life at Liverpool to join Real Madrid."
Sports, The torch relay for the 2006 Turin Olympics will pass by the Leaning Tower of Pisa and go up Venice's Grand Canal in a route that will cover every province in Italy.
Sci/Tech," The risk of wars being fought over water is rising because of explosive global population growth and widespread complacency, scientists said on Friday."
Business,"An audit of Venezuela #39;s referendum results has confirmed that President Hugo Chavez won the poll fairly and found no evidence to support the opposition #39;s claims of widespread vote-rigging, international observers said "
Business,"A BUSINESS columnist has resigned from The Seattle Times after admitting he plagiarised the work of other journalists. Stephen H Dunphy #39;s resignation followed an internal investigation, the paper #39;s executive editor said in a column published on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"In a judicial blow to the entertainment industry, a federal appeals court ruled that makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies "
Sci/Tech,"Sarah Huston and her husband, Tom, spend their afternoons catching catfish and bass on Roosevelt Lake. When it gets too hot, they cast their lines off a shaded dock or relax inside their air-conditioned boat."
Sports,"Lyon have suffered a major blow with the news that Giovane Elber will out of action for several months. The Brazilian striker was thought to have injured his ankle in the game against Metz, but further scans revealed the problem to be far more serious."
World,African Union-sponsored peace talks between Sudan #39;s government and rebel leaders from its war-torn Darfur region began on Monday amid disagreement over the deployment of peacekeepers.
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai began a visit to neighbouring Pakistan on Monday to discuss cooperation in the battle against Islamic militants ahead of his October re-election bid.
Sci/Tech,"There's a new social class in town -- the ""Google Riche"" -- and while their newfound wealth is impressive, they might want to spend some time thinking about their new tax brackets and how to keep the sharks from taking a few bites off the top. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business, U.S. Treasuries prices were sucked lower on Monday as speculators took advantage of a vacuum of economic news to test the bearish side of recent tight trading ranges.
Business,The boss of packaging company Amcor has quit his post amid a growing scandal over allegations of price-fixing. Amcor said chief executive Russell Jones - along with top divisional head Peter Sutton - had both resigned.
Sci/Tech,They made history in more ways than one. Not just because they landed two robot geologists on Mars. Not just because they provided conclusive evidence that water once flowed on the Red Planet. The JPL team that sent two rovers to Mars this year made history because they completed in 3 1/2 years what mission planners usually complete in seven.
Business, U.S. Treasuries prices were sucked  lower on Monday as speculators took advantage of a vacuum of  economic news to test the bearish side of recent tight trading  ranges.
World," Sudan rejected an offer of African troops  to disarm rebels in Darfur as peace talks began in Nigeria,  insisting it was capable of neutralizing both pro government  and rebel militia fighting in the western region."
Business, Russian oil major YUKOS on Monday cut  its oil output forecast for this year by 4.5 percent and said  it would slash capital expenditure by more than a third due to  its tax dispute with the state.
World, Nepal's main opposition party urged  the government on Monday to call a unilateral cease fire with  Maoist rebels and seek peace talks to end a road blockade that  has cut the capital off from the rest of the country.
Sci/Tech,"Enterprise software maker gets stamp of approval to replace letter carrier's 700,000-employee human resources system."
Business,Mart had previously expected same store sales to grow between 2 percent and 4 percent during the month. Today it gave a range from flat to up 2 percent.
Sci/Tech,"With the acquisition of Artisan Components, ARM will get 340 employees, plus facilities in California and India."
World," Police launched a nationwide investigation Monday for armed robbers who barged into a lightly guarded Oslo museum and ripped the Edvard Munch masterpiece ""The Scream"" and another painting from the walls, as stunned visitors watched in disbelief.    The paintings were stolen from Oslo's Munch Museum on Sunday by masked, armed thieves who pulled them from the walls as visitors and staff watched in shock..."
World," A military judge hearing evidence about the alleged abuse of prisoners at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison pressed the U.S. government Monday to speed up its investigation, warning that delays could derail the case against at least one of the accused soldiers..."
World," The Americans got a taste of what it was like in the good ol' days. They finally played an opponent they were able to beat easily, routing Angola 89 53 Monday in their final preliminary game of Olympic men's basketball..."
World," Wal Mart Stores Inc.'s warning of disappointing sales sent stocks lower Monday, as investors' concerns about a slowing economy offset their relief over a drop in oil prices.    October contracts for a barrel of light crude were quoted at  $46.58, down 14 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
Sci/Tech," PC maker Gateway Inc. said on  Sunday its new line of notebooks, desktop personal computers  and monitors aimed at retail markets will be available at Micro  Center's 20 stores in the United States."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano SA, which last month offered 8.2 billion pounds (\$14.9 billion) to buy the UK mortgage lender Abbey National Plc, said it will eliminate 3,000 jobs at the British company."
Business,British semiconductor designer ARM Holdings said Monday it has agreed to buy US technology firm Artisan Components for \$913 million in cash and stock to boost its product range and reach more customers.
Business,Toys R Us (TOY:NYSE - news - research) swung to a second-quarter profit after revealing recently that it was considering exiting its namesake business.
Sci/Tech,"Sarah and Tom Huston worry their days of leisurely casting fishing lines off a shaded dock in Roosevelt Lake are numbered. The Arizona lake, about 110 miles northeast of Phoenix, is now just 30 percent full, local rangers say."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a decline of two per cent in the second quarter of 2004, the global market for local area network (Lan) switches remains up 23 per cent year over year, the latest market research from IDC has found."
Sports,A tearful Paula Radcliffe has revealed she has no idea what went wrong in her failed bid for Olympic marathon gold. The Briton said fans deserved an explanation but was waiting for test results from a Monday 
Sports," Six days after US captain Hal Sutton added him to the Ryder Cup team, Steward Cink completed the best performance of his career by turning the final round of the NEC Invitational into a showcase of poise and putting."
Sci/Tech,Perhaps the decision to name its flagship product after a fictional shipwrecked traveler who spent almost 30 years trapped on a small island was not the best of omens for Transmeta Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Finnish energy giant Fortum Corp. has signed a five-year agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) to manage its IT infrastructure and support about 10,000 users across Europe."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc. is set to offer starting Monday a tool to help small and medium-sized businesses use Microsoft Corp. CRM (customer relationship management) software in combination with a Cisco IP (Internet Protocol) communication system.
Business,"ICONIC brand Playboy plans to open a private club in Chinas commercial capital of Shanghai in a first for the communist nation, which still bans the companys flagship mens magazine."
Business,"Toys  quot;R quot; Us Inc. swung to a profit in the second quarter from a loss a year ago, buoyed by a reversal of \$200 million in income tax reserves."
Business, The effect of new US overtime rules that go into effect today are the subject of intense dispute between labor groups and the Bush administration.
Business,"Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US discount carrier, on Monday said it will eliminate 88 scheduled flights in order to boost revenue by freeing up planes for more lucrative markets."
Business,"FedEx (FDX ) raised raised its 2005 profit forecast for a second time. The package-delivery giant sees \$4.40 to \$4.60 earnings per share, vs."
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia is heading in a new direction with the launch of a development tool for Flex, its development platform for rich internet applications (RIAs)."
Sci/Tech,Germans #39; reluctance to play violent video games and to spend much in a subdued consumer climate are proving stubborn obstacles to the growth of Europe #39;s least-developed games market.
Sci/Tech,"A rose by any other name may smell as sweet. But when it comes to accurately counting the flowers in that bouquet, the numbers #39; names matter."
Sports,How many other teams can make news by finishing two-a-day practices with a bar fight -- not to mention one in which some Thundering Herd knucklehead maybe gives a ticket to the festivities to a player on a team they #39;ll be playing next month?
World,"US forces and Shiite militants fought fierce battles in Najaf today, with airstrikes near a revered shrine and exchanges of mortar fire and artillery, as the US military "
World,"Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s largest carmaker, wants German workers to agree to a two-year wage freeze to cut costs amid a stagnating market, dismissing a union demand for a 4 percent yearly raise."
World,A German court acquitted the suspected right-hand man of international guerrilla  quot;Carlos the Jackal quot; Monday of charges that he took part in deadly bomb attacks in France more than 20 years ago.
Sci/Tech," PC maker Gateway Inc. said on Sunday its new line of notebooks, desktop personal computers and monitors aimed at retail markets will be available at Micro Center's 20 stores in the United States."
Sports," The U.S. men's basketball team got their  first comfortable win at the Olympic basketball tournament  Monday, routing winless Angola 89 53 in their final preliminary  round game."
Business," U.S. blue chips were little changed on  Monday as a disappointing sales forecast from Wal Mart Stores  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the world's biggest retailer, offset the effect  of easing oil prices."
Business,"The United States will not wait long before resorting to legal action in the trade dispute over government support for Airbus and Boeing, US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Dry Falls lives up to its name. Not a drop of water cascades down the 500 foot cliffs at this arid, rocky place near Grand Coulee Dam."
World," HAR GILO, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel plans to build 530  new settler homes in the occupied West Bank after Washington  softened its opposition to growth in Jewish enclaves, a policy  shift Palestinians say will make peace impossible."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> By Emily Kaiser</p><p> CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <WMT.N> lowered\its August sales forecast on Monday because of disappointing\back-to-school demand, casting doubt on the strength of U.S.\consumer spending in a key shopping season.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Newest P4 chips, the 500 series, drop in price by 18 percent to 35 percent; a host of other chips are cheaper now as well."
Sci/Tech,"Four years later, chip maker still struggles to compete with AMD and Intel."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker Gateway Inc. said on Sunday its new line of notebooks, desktop personal computers and monitors aimed at retail markets will be available at Micro Center #39;s 20 stores in the United States."
Sci/Tech,"BEDMINSTER, NJ, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- AT amp;T today announced that Best Buy will be among the first national retailers to offer AT amp;T #39;s residential Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service, AT amp;T CallVantage "
Sci/Tech,Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) is beginning to implement a new vendor-relationship strategy emphasizing deeper alliances with fewer vendors.
Sci/Tech,  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released a draft report today that makes several recommendations aimed at improving the agency #39;s ability to enforce environmental laws.
Sports,"Stewart Cink erased a dreadful record of final-round meltdowns to win the WGC Invitational here on Sunday. The 31-year-old had previously led into the final round six times on the US PGA Tour, and had been beaten every time."
Sports,There is nothing that brings out more derisive comments and sneers along press row than the mention of the Blue Jays ranking second in the American League in team defence.
World,"Iraq: US planes pounded Najaf #39;s cemetery and historic centre near the Imam Ali shrine on Monday, dimming hopes of a peaceful end to a near three-week stand-off between US-led Iraqi troops and Shiite militia."
World,Kidnapped US journalist Micah Garen was recovering from his ordeal in Iraq Monday after being released on the orders of rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr.
World,George Bush seems to be gaining a reputation lately for saying the wrong things in his speeches and diplomacy has been replaced with insults.
World,"DAVID HARDAKER: In Soviet times, it was a long-held tradition to immortalise leaders by renaming streets and major cities after them."
World,"Top leaders of Armenia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Moldova have paid homage to late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping on the occasion of his 100th birthday."
Sci/Tech,"John Gruber observes on Daring Fireball,  #147;The iPod, iTunes, and iTMS work with any modern personal computer, Windows or Mac. Yes, the original iPod debuted as a Mac-only peripheral, and iTunes for Windows appeared even later  #151; but Apple offered complete support for Windows relatively quickly. The iPod and iTunes are fully compatible with your existing CD and MP3 music collections. #148; Aug 20"
Sports, What seemed like a meaningless birdie on the final hole of the NEC Invitational will ensure that Tiger Woods keeps his No. 1 world ranking at least one week longer.
World," Eighty years ago the Artouste train in the French Pyrenees transported workers and materiel to build a dam at 2000 meters (6500 feet) altitude, but today it ferries tourists for a sometimes hair raising ride along one of Europe's highest rail lines."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.'s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the nation is causing a major headache for the higher education community.
Business," Tens of millions of people play videogames online; the tricky part is finding your friends  and favorite foes  among them. Michael Cassidy can help. His company, Xfire, runs a Web site that is the TV Guide, ma icirc;tre d' and instant messenger of the gaming world. Cassidy's service can point you to a buddy who is ready to play the game you want at any moment of the day or night. He already has a lot of friends to prove it. In eight months a million people in 100 countries have downloaded Xfire's software."
World," WINDSOR, Ont. (CP)   Ontario risks sharp price increases if it gives the private sector a greater role in the electricity market, says a British expert on energy markets."
World,SA's blood service faces questions after President Mbeki's blood is destroyed because he is black.
Business," Toys R Us Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOY.N</A>, which is  considering getting out of the toy business, on Monday posted a  second quarter operating loss on poor sales of video games and  markdowns on older merchandise."
Business," The dollar was stronger across the  board on Monday as oil prices eased from record highs and a  more optimistic view on global economic growth prospects spread  through trading floors, analysts said."
World, Nepal confirmed on Monday that 13 of  its citizens had been kidnapped by an Islamic group in Iraq and  appealed for their release.
Business,"Russian oil producer Yukos is cutting back its production and slashing its expenditure, as the company battles for survival."
Business,Risk is knocking Big Pharma stocks down. They won't be getting up anytime soon.
Business,"Toys R Us Inc. (TOY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which is considering getting out of the toy business, on Monday posted a second-quarter operating loss on poor sales of video games and markdowns on older merchandise."
Business,WOOLWORTHS yesterday hit back at rejuvenated competitor Coles Myer with a 13 per cent jump in full-year net profit and a belief it can replicate the performance in the coming year.
Business,"Kmart (KMRT:Nasdaq - news - research) continued to make progress realizing value for its real-estate portfolio Monday, completing an agreement to sell 18 stores to Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research) for \$271 million."
Business,Drug giant Schering-Plough Corp. said Monday that it will pay \$10 million to exercise its option to license ViroPharma Inc. #39;s cold treatment in the United States and Canada.
Business,"SIMS Group, the world #39;s biggest metal recycler, yesterday posted a 50 per cent jump in full-year net profit to \$112.5 million, buoyed by the Chinese economy #39;s effect on global metal markets."
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia (Quote, Chart) took the wraps off its first developer tool for its Flex platform that it says will encourage more people to build rich media and Web-facing applications."
Sci/Tech,AUSTRALIAN scientists are working with NASA and the French government to create an advanced space weather instrument that will go on board the STEREO (Solar-Terrestrial Relations Observatory) space mission next year.
Sci/Tech,"SUCH an embarrassment of riches. Apple Macintosh users have two new web browsers to choose from. It #39;s a curious market. All Macs come with two free browsers: Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer 5.2, and Apple #39;s own slick and elegant Safari."
Sports,"The women #39;s gold medallist in shot put, Irina Korzhanenko, has been disqualified from the Olympics and stripped of her medal after testing positive for doping."
Sports,"The US men #39;s basketball team finally got a convincing victory at the Olympic tournament on Monday, trouncing winless Angola 89-53 in their final preliminary round Group B match."
Sports,Michael Schumacher is poised to clinch his seventh world championship title in the grandest possible surroundings at this weekend #39;s Belgian Grand Prix.
World,"After 18 months of a deadly civil war in Sudan, rebel leaders and government officials are sitting down together to talk about peace."
World,ALEXANDER Downer #39;s entreaties in North Korea last week bore bitter fruit yesterday when Pyongyang branded US President George W. Bush a political  quot;imbecile quot; more tyrannical 
World,"A total power blackout has hit Bahrain, leaving the entire country without electricity and air conditioning at a time when temperatures have risen above 50C."
World,Nepal's government says it is trying to secure the release of 13 Nepalese workers taken hostage in Iraq.
World," The U.S. softball team won its third straight gold medal with an unprecedented and nearly unblemished romp through the Olympics, capped by a 5 1 victory Monday over an Australian team that, like the rest of softball's elite, never had a chance..."
World," A military judge hearing evidence in the alleged abuse of prisoners at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison demanded Monday that prosecutors speed up the investigation, warning that further delay could derail the case against at least one of the accused soldiers.    Col..."
World," Wal Mart Stores Inc.'s warning of disappointing sales sent stocks fluctuating Monday as investors' concerns about a slowing economy offset their relief over a drop in oil prices.    October contracts for a barrel of light crude were quoted at  $46.48, down 24 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
World,"In the face-off at the shrine, U.S.\ and Iraqi leaders vowed to crush\ al-Sadr's rebellion. But they may have stoked the insurgency even\ more"
World,"Despite increased pressure by the U.S. against al-Qaeda, the groups ranks are growing, and new leaders are taking charge"
Business,"Around 3,000 jobs will be lost at Abbey National if the UK banks takeover by Spains Santander Central Hispano (SCH) goes ahead, it emerged today."
Business,"World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. nearly tripled its first-quarter profit on higher revenue from airing two more pay-per-view television events than last year, but was slammed by declining live-event attendance "
Business," FedEx Corp. raised its earnings outlook Monday, citing more business for its international, ground delivery and less than truckload services."
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos on Monday said its tax dispute with the state will mean a 4.5 percent cut inits 2004 oil output forecast. The company said in a statement that production 
Business,"Like a patient staring wide-eyed as a doctor readies a syringe, Australian business owners and consumers are nervously watching global oil prices scale new heights -- and waiting helplessly for the pain to kick in."
Sci/Tech,"Universities scramble to deal with Microsoft's Service Pack 2 release in the same month that thousands of students are returning to campuses nationwide. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Wall Street helped Aether Systems Inc. become a wunderkind of the wireless data industry in 1999. But when its strategy to build a wireless empire collapsed, it turned to the small Arlington investment bank of Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group Inc. for a solution."
Sci/Tech,"BUOYED by record revenue of \$401 million for the first half of 2004 (up 8.8 per cent on the same period last year), Canon Australia has trotted out 28 new consumer imaging products and a new inkjet printer line called Pixma."
Sci/Tech,A version of BEA Systems Inc #39;s WebLogic Platform for ISVs is expected today which the company believes will help boost overall sales of its platform.
Sci/Tech,"The Bad: Not cheap, when you add the cost of Internet access; no service during power outages; no 911 emergency service. The Verdict: You may not want to give up your regular phone line, but Vonage #39;s VOIP service is very handy."
Sci/Tech,"Expect Microsoft to announce its long-anticipated foray into the online music business this week, raising the competitive stakes for the current market leader, Apple."
Sports,It was only a hundredth of a second but Justin Gatlin said it felt like a hundred miles as he won the closest and possibly greatest 100 metres final in Olympic history on Sunday.
Sports,"Southampton, England (Sports Network) - Southampton and manager Paul Sturrock have agreed to an amicable separation, effective immediately."
Sports,The German League Cup traditionally pits minnows against giants from the very first round. This season #39;s opening games showed once again that league status can mean nothing in knock-out competition.
Sports,"American Bryan Clay took the lead through the first three events of the Olympic decathlon Monday. Allyson Felix of the United States also posted the fastest time in the opening round of the 200-meter dash, a 22."
Business,"VIRGIN Blue will dump its Sydney to Canberra service from the beginning of next month, blaming a Qantas stranglehold on government travel and poor bookings."
Sports,David Coulthard has criticised the Belgian GP organisers for making modifications to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit without consulting F1 drivers.
Business,"Google #39;s eleventh hour price adjustment might have saved it some red-faces when it finally floated last week, but it #39;s back to earth with a bump this week."
World,"There is more violence in Nepal #39;s capital, Kathmandu, on the sixth day of an economic blockade imposed by Maoist rebels on the city."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s never a smart move to pick a public fight with Apple Computer, and it #39;s doubly unwise if that fight involves the iPod in some way."
World,"SECURITY forces were on high alert yesterday after a weekend grenade attack on an opposition rally killed 19 people and wounded hundreds, triggering more violence across Bangladesh."
World,Kidnapped US journalist Micah Garen has been released Sunday to government officials in the southern city of Nasiriyah. Reports say the release came four days after radical Shiite leader Moqtada Al-Sadr started negotiations with the kidnappers.
World,"Nepalese soldiers check the bags of people heading for the capital at Naubise, 30 kilometres to the west. Maoists have set up blockades on routes to Kathmandu."
World,The President during his stay in the country will hold talks with Pakistani leadership on matters including accelerating bilateral cooperation in the war against terrorism besides discussing ways and means to consolidate economic ties between the two 
Sci/Tech,"An all-Unix plan is also being considered, but the open-source OS will likely dominate the system, sources say."
Sci/Tech,New InterConnect 2004 software automatically updates contact info.
Sci/Tech,"  AT amp;T Corp. expects to have one million voice over Internet customers by the end of next year, while cable TV giant Comcast Corp."
Sports,"Crushed by her failure to finish in the women #39;s marathon on Sunday, a shell-shocked Paula Radcliffe broke down twice again Monday as she struggled to explain how her dreams were shattered."
World,A former US army sergeant who deserted to North Korea in the 1960s has arrived on a remote Japanese island to start what he said was the  quot;last chapter quot; of his life with his wife and two daughters.
World," Mexican officials said Monday they have captured a man allegedly involved in shipping nearly half of the illegal drugs moved across the U.S. Mexico border, the latest in a series of high profile arrests."
Business," Toys R Us Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOY.N</A>, which is  considering getting out of the toy business, on Monday posted a  second quarter operating loss on poor sales of video games and  markdowns on older merchandise."
Sports," Greece, shamed and angered by doping  scandals involving their two top sprinters and a medal winning  weightlifter, hailed an unexpected new Olympic heroine Monday  in the form of a walker."
World,"Spanish papers express their anger and contempt for the Basque separatist group Eta, which detonated several bombs across Spain on Monday."
Business," U.S. blue chips were little changed on  Monday as a disappointing sales forecast from Wal Mart Stores  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the world's biggest retailer, offset the effect  of easing oil prices."
World,Though the Afghanistan #39;s new head of the state Hamid Karzai easily swept the Oct. 9 presidential elections and took oath as first-elected national leader Tuesday 
Business,"The online employment site remains at the top, but the rest of the field is gaining ground."
Sci/Tech,A US company has received more than \$1bn in funding to build prototype unmanned fighter aircraft for the American military.
Business,PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo admitted on Monday that the country was in a fiscal crisis and called on the nation to help face the problem through sacrifice.
Business,Beleaguered Russian oil company Yukos announced Monday that it had reduced its crude output forecast for the year as bailiffs continued to collect cash against the company #39;s crushing back taxes bill from its frozen bank accounts.
Business,"Toys  quot;R quot; Us Inc. swung to a profit in the second quarter from a loss a year ago, buoyed by a reversal of \$200 million in income tax reserves."
Business,"British semiconductor designer ARM Holdings Plc (ARM.L: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to buy US chip components firm Artisan (ARTI."
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems is set to release a new all-in-one package on Monday to help software partners create and install Web applications more quickly.
Sci/Tech,"SAN MATEO, Calif.  amp; PLANO, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 23, 2004 -- Partnership to Create New Opportunities for Business Process Outsourcing Marketplace, with EDS as Charter Member."
Sports,EVERTON #39;S path to financial stability hit a snag today with the postponement of a board meeting which was due to unveil their new Russian investor.
Sports," Ill trade you a Micronesia and Cayman Islands for that bobble head pin, said Linda Wade from her trading post at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex."
Sports,Birmingham manager Steve Bruce is confident Robbie Savage will not be hauled before any Football Association disciplinary panel following an elbow incident with Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Alexandre Despatie of Canada was the top qualifier as he moved into the semifinals of the men #39;s 3-meter springboard diving competition on Monday."
Sports,"A Greek policeman is being questioned after a soldier providing Olympic security was shot dead, apparently after playing Russian roulette."
World,"US forces and Shiite militants fought fierce battles Monday marked by explosions and gunfire near a revered shrine in Najaf, as the US military stepped up pressure on the insurgents to quickly hand over the holy site to Shiite religious authorities."
World,"Sudanese officials and leaders of two rebel groups opened talks Monday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, in an effort to end the fighting in the Darfur region of western Sudan."
Sci/Tech,A worm that has the capability to using webcams to spy on users is circulating across the Net.\
Sci/Tech," Munich based catalog retailer Otto Group sold a stake in its European online travel operations to U.S. business partner Travelocity for 26.6 million euros ( #36;32.8 million), the companies said on Monday."
World," Santander Central Hispano said Monday it expects to cut about 3,000 jobs at Abbey National as part of a cost saving plan if its friendly takeover bid succeeds."
Sports, The United States softball team came  into Athens on a simple mission    take home their third  straight gold medal or call the trip to the Olympics a failure.
Business," Toys R Us Inc., which is considering  getting out of the toy business, on Monday posted a  second quarter operating loss on poor sales of video games and  markdowns on older merchandise."
Sci/Tech," Great Lakes water levels have rebounded from near record lows thanks to months of heavy rain, providing a boon to boat owners, swimmers and fish, scientists said on Friday."
Business," Russia's top oil exporter YUKOS cut its  crude output forecast for 2004 on Monday due to a tax dispute  with the state, in a move analysts said was a sign that  Russia's prolific oil growth was set to slow down."
World," TAIPEI, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan issued a typhoon warning,  predicting possible flash floods and landslides, and said  financial markets, schools and businesses in the capital would  be closed Tuesday as a result."
Business,"With the holiday season underway, many will be stocking up on their favorite libations. But if it #39;s fine wine you fancy, choices may be more limited than you realize."
Business,President Arroyo has asked her economic managers to lay the groundwork for the declaration of an unsustainable public deficit which will allow the national government 
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia promises to speed development of Internet applications with a new tool for its Flex platform. With Flex, enterprises can add interfaces to strategic applications, including visual "
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems Inc. is planning to release this week a new version of its application suite targeted at its ISV partners. WebLogic Platform ISV Edition is an integrated suite that features core BEA technology 
World,A military judge in Germany says the government has to speed up investigations of Iraqi prisoner abuse. Col. James Pohl told prosecutors to make sure three investigative reports on 
World,A well known Kenyan businessman has been imprisoned in the first conviction under President Mwai Kibaki #39;s promised anti-corruption drive.
Business,"President Hugo Chavez is incapable of uniting Venezuela, his opponents said Monday after the left-wing leader announced he would no longer recognize their "
Business,"Auto parts magnate Frank Stronach offered few details Monday on the circumstances leading up to Brian Tobin #39;s sudden departure from two of his companies, refusing to comment on reports of friction between the two ."
Sci/Tech,"Forrester Research Inc. of Cambridge has put a value on the fast-growing online retail market in the United States, saying American firms will sell \$316 billion in goods and services via the Web by 2010."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s lack of multicultural savvy cost the Redmond, Wash., behemoth millions of dollars, according to a company executive."
Sports,"The US Olympic Committee said it may support a duplicate gold medal in the men #39;s all-around gymnastics event, as South Korea said it would seek to overturn the scores that gave the title to American Paul Hamm."
Sports,"A Greek soldier guarding an Olympic facility in Athens was shot dead Monday after apparently playing game of Russian roulette with a policeman, security sources said."
World,KATHMANDU : Relatives of 12 Nepalese workers missing in Iraq were desperately seeking information after an Islamist website showed alleged pictures of them in captivity.
World,The trial of 14 South African and Armenian men held since March for allegedly planning to overthrow the president of Equatorial Guinea is under way after several delays.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp.'s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are\reporting to college campuses across the nation is causing a major headache for the higher education community.\
Sports," Point guard Dez Willingham won't be back for his sophomore season at Kansas State, coach Jim Wooldridge said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Gas prices have eased up a bit over the past couple of months, but they are still more than 30 cents higher than a year ago. Which is why price sensitive motorists are flocking to the Internet to find cheap  #151; or at least cheaper  #151; gasoline."
World," Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said Monday that his government is not supporting the uprising by Iraqi cleric Muqtada al Sadr, and blamed U.S. troops for the fighting in the Shiite holy city of Najaf, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported."
World," Pakistani troops acting on a tip raided a terrorist hideout Monday in a remote tribal region, sparking a shootout that left four foreigners dead and several wounded, an army spokesman said."
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O), the world's largest maker of equipment to direct traffic on the Internet, on Monday said it will buy privately held software developer P Cube for about  #36;200 million in cash and options."
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A> on Monday raised  its earnings forecast for the fiscal first quarter and full  year due to strong demand in several of its businesses despite  concerns about the slowing growth in the U.S. economy."
Business," High flying oil prices eased for a  second session on Monday as Iraq resumed exports from both its  northern and southern outlets after lengthy disruption, despite  fierce fighting in the holy city of Najaf."
World," Police fielded a flood of tips but still had no motive Monday for the daring theft of ""The Scream"" and another Edvard Munch masterpiece by armed robbers who barged into a lightly guarded Oslo museum and ripped the paintings from the walls before the eyes of stunned visitors.    Police, who launched a nationwide hunt for the works, said there had been no word from the thieves, who were widely expected to demand a ransom..."
World, They are America's newest golden girls   powerful and just a shade from perfection. The U.S...
World, A federal judge ruled Monday that two protest groups cannot use New York City's Central Park as a site for a demonstration days before the Republican National Convention.
Sports,"As soon as Sandy Barbour arrived as Cal #39;s athletic director in September, she knew she would be judged by one criterion: Could she keep Jeff Tedford?"
Business,Mart Stores Inc. #39;s disappointing sales forecast sent stocks fluctuating Monday as investors #39; concerns about a slowing economy eclipsed their relief over a drop in oil prices.
Sci/Tech,"To make it more palatable for independent software vendors (define) to adopt BEA Systems #39; (Quote, Chart) middleware software suite, the company released WebLogic Platform ISV Edition, an  quot;SOA in a box quot; solution tailored to meet specific application "
Business,Sharp unveils a new fat-busting microwave. Also: ARM Holdings zeroes in on Artisan Components   hellip;. Gateway will sell PCs at Micro Center stores in its latest push to return to profitability   hellip;. and more.
Sports,Birmingham City midfielder Robbie Savage has accepted a three-match ban after being charged by the Football Association (FA) on Monday with violent conduct for an alleged elbowing incident in a match at the weekend.
Sports,"Point guard Dez Willingham won #39;t be back for his sophomore season at Kansas State, coach Jim Wooldridge said Monday. Willingham, who started 11 games last season, was not around for the start of classes last Wednesday."
Sports,Matt Williams #39; new-look side will now face World-Cup runners-up Australia twice in a schedule that features attractive internationals against Tri-Nations champions South Africa and increasingly competitive Japan.
World,Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has flown to Khartoum on a mission to pile the pressure on the Sudanese government to tackle the humanitarian catastrophe in Darfur.
Sci/Tech, University of Arizona researchers are trying to determine how much rain to expect based on how often lightning strikes.
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - While they #39;re still only a tiny portion of overall US retail sales, retail online sales continued to rise in the second quarter to \$15."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will launch its online store in the US this week, according to SiliconValley.com. The report says that the MSN store will be  #39;quietly #39; launched along with the new version of Windows Media Player 10."
Sports,Tears flowed for brave Paula Radcliffe as she explained why she crashed out of the Olympic marathon. Radcliffe wept as she said:  quot;I am hurting inside for myself so much.
World,"Singapore #39;s new Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has stressed that Singapore will not change its long-held quot;one-China quot; policy, and if Taiwan provokes a conflict, Singapore will not support Taiwan."
World,One person died and another was seriously injured in an explosion at a Mediterranean resort city popular with British holidaymakers.
Business,"Spain #39;s Banco Santander Central Hispano is expected to announce today that it will cut up to 3,000 jobs at Abbey National if it succeeds with its agreed bid for the UK bank, the Financial Times reported."
Sports,Atalanta have appointed Delio Rossi as their new coach after yesterdays sacking of Andrea Mandorlini. The former Lecce boss has put pen to paper on a contract that will take him through to the end of the season.
Sci/Tech,New Workshare Web site highlights the dangers of metadata buried in Microsoft Office documents.
Sci/Tech,Telephone giant partners with electronics retailer to market voice over Internet Protocol offering.
Sci/Tech,The two tech giants bring corporate-level customer management software to mom-and-pop shops.
Sci/Tech,EMC Corp. aims to make it easier for businesses to search unstructured information from multiple sources in multiple languages with a new software tool it released Monday.
Sports, David Greene was a star from the moment he first took the field for No. 3 Georgia. David Pollack needed a little more time.
Sports,(CBS 5 NEWS) - The controversy surrounding steroid use in Major League Baseball could heat up today as the Players Union begins a week long meeting here in the valley.
Sci/Tech, New InterConnect 2004 software automatically updates contact info.
Sci/Tech," With the Google (Nasdaq: GOOG   News) IPO extravaganza, it seems that it is the only high profile offering for 2004. Well, there was another one: Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM   News)."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, lowered its sales forecast for August, citing Hurricane Charley's swipe across Florida and slower than expected back to school sales."
Business,HBOS today assumed a spoiler #39;s role in Santander Central Hispano #39;s 8.3bn takeover of Abbey National by highlighting the Spanish bank #39;s ties to the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Business,  President Arroyo ordered Monday a study into the proposal of Albay Rep. Jose Maria Salceda to declare the Philippines in a  quot;state of fiscal crisis quot;.
Business,"TO denigrate him, the enemies of Venezuelas president, Hugo Chavez, call him a populist, as if that were the greatest insult in the glossary of political science."
Business,"Investors digested word today that Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has lowered its sales forecast for August, with the possibility that same-store sales may come in flat to up 2."
Business,"US blue chips hovered near the unchanged mark on Monday as a disappointing sales forecast from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world #39;s biggest retailer, offset the effect of easing oil prices."
Business,"In a deal worth about \$913 million, ARM Holdings plc today announced it would acquire Artisan Components Inc. to create one of the broadest suppliers of semiconductor intellectual property in the industry."
Sports,Southampton head coach Steve Wigley is relishing the challenge of managing the club at the second time of asking. Wigley was a reluctant caretaker between Gordon Strachan #39;s departure and Paul Sturrock #39;s appointment.
Sports,"Only a week after taking his maiden IRL victory, Adrian Fernandez was back on the podium after finishing a strong second in the Honda Indy 225."
Sports,"The United States have routed Angola 89-53 in their final Olympic preliminary round men #39;s basketball game, but the reigning champions must wait to learn their opponent in Thursday #39;s quarter-finals."
Sports," Perdita Felicien of Pickering, Ont., and Angela Whyte of Edmonton each advanced to the 100 metre hurdles final. Felicien, one of Canada #39;s best hopes for a medal in Athens, won her heat in a time of 12."
Business,"Controversial new rules regarding overtime pay went into effect Monday, with the Bush administration and labor advocates squabbling over how many US workers are affected."
Business," Magna International chairman Frank Stronach on Monday shed little light on the departure of Brian Tobin, former Newfoundland and Labrador premier and former federal cabinet minister, from the Magna group."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest maker of equipment to direct traffic on the Internet, on Monday said it will buy privately held software developer "
Sci/Tech,Struggling computer maker Gateway has added Micro Center to the list of retailers selling its new line of retail desktop and laptop computers and monitors.
Sci/Tech,"Best Buy will sell AT amp;T #39;s residential voice over Internet protocol service through 628 stores nationwide as well as online, beginning this fall, the companies said."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Mobile UK, the UK mobile virtual network operator, is boosting its mobile data capabilities through a key deal with InfoSpace Mobile."
Sports,"An emotional Paula Radcliffe said today that she is mystified as to why, despite her thorough preparations, she was unable to complete yesterday #39;s marathon race."
Sports,ROWER Sally Robbins #39;s teammates are expected to face disciplinary action for publicly criticising her failure to complete the women #39;s eight final.
World,A military judge today warned the US government that the slowness of its investigations into alleged abuse at an Iraqi prison could derail the cases against the accused soldiers.
World," An amateur Italian historian has found the preserved bodies of three Austro Hungarian soldiers in an Alpine glacier, 86 years after they were killed in World War One."
World, A leading credit ratings agency raised its outlook Monday for India's economy despite rising inflation and insufficient monsoon rains that could slow growth.
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A> on Monday raised  its earnings forecast for the fiscal first quarter and full  year due to strong demand in several of its businesses despite  concerns about the slowing growth in the U.S. economy."
Sports,"Bernie Ecclestone has attempted to shrug off Monday #39;s court ruling, which found in favour of the three banks holding a 75 per cent stake in Formula One, by making a substantial cash offer to the sport #39;s ten teams in an attempt to prevent a breakaway series "
Business," A Canadian court approved Air Canada's  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AC.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AC.TO</A> plan of arrangement with creditors on Monday, clearing  the way for the world's 11th largest airline to emerge from  bankruptcy protection at the end of next month."
World," Wal Mart Stores Inc.'s disappointing sales forecast sent stocks fluctuating Monday as investors' concerns about a slowing economy eclipsed their relief over a drop in oil prices.    October contracts for a barrel of light crude were quoted at  $46.60, down 12 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
Business,"Southwest Airlines plans to cut 88 flights from its schedule starting Oct. 31 in an effort to free up planes for more profitable markets, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday."
Business,"SYDNEY: Discount Australian airline Virgin Blue said yesterday it would increase fares again to help offset higher fuel costs, and would axe one of its routes because of low passenger numbers."
Business," Members of corporate boards act as independent professionals, not employees, and this should be reflected in the taxation of their fees, a group representing directors says."
Sci/Tech,"By the time this column is published, Google may or may not have launched its initial public offering, which may or may not have gone out at more than \$100 per share and which may or may not have either fallen drastically or spiked upward during its first "
Sci/Tech,"Some advocates involved in the case were arguing that even though their legal argument may fail, the entertainment industry will actually win in the long run, as P2P networks will evolve, as "
Sci/Tech,"iPass wireless-broadband users will be able to make Internet connections on the fly, thanks to a new agreement between iPass and Boeing #39;s Connexion in-flight Internet service."
Sci/Tech,THERE ARE signs that US Judges are becoming a little uneasy about the way the music industry is hauling the little people before the courts with acusations of music piracy.
Sports,"While the world #39;s best athletes fight the noble Olympic battle in stadiums and pools, their fans storm the streets of Athens, turning the Greek capital into a huge international party every night."
World,"A military judge hearing pre-trial evidence in the alleged abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison pressed the US government today to speed up its investigations, warning that delays could derail the case against at least one of the accused soldiers."
World,"Hundreds of Somalis have taken to the streets of the capital, Mogadishu, to celebrate the inauguration of the country #39;s parliament."
World,Pakistan said its forces killed four foreign militants in a border area Monday as Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited to discuss the battle against Islamic guerrillas before his October re-election bid.
World,Volkswagen challenged its workers with a tough wage plan on Monday ahead of talks seen as a gauge of their readiness to favor job security over pay 
World," The former main rebel group during  Congo's civil war pulled out of a power sharing transitional  government on Monday, dealing a major blow to the country's  already fragile peace process."
Business,"China's consumer price index crept up by 0.9 percent in July compared with a year earlier, ending 68 consecutive months of decline."
Business," Record oil prices are creating  headwinds for the U.S. economy but do not place its recovery at  risk, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert McTeer said  on Monday."
Sports," The only teenager on the U.S. women's soccer team gave the old vets a chance to leave with one last gold. Minutes after missing a wide open net, Heather O'Reilly scored in the ninth minute of overtime Monday to give the United States a 2 1 victory over World Cup champion Germany and a place in Thursday's gold medal game."
Sports, The United States beat world champions  Germany 2 1 in a fierce struggle Monday to reach the final of  the Olympic women's soccer tournament.
World,"The U.S. team will face either Brazil or Sweden, for the Olympic title Thursday in Athens after beating Germany 2-1."
World," One in three of France's imams don't speak French, the country's interior minister said in an interview published Tuesday, proposing initiatives to help Islamic religious leaders better adapt."
Sci/Tech,Three new software management tools are designed to help businesses keep applications configured properly to avoid snarl-ups.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: More colleges get cheap online music...Glitches hit some EarthLink-hosted sites...More money for fuel cells...Linux release features Windows support.
Sci/Tech,Nokia will supply equipment supporting GSM and push-to-talk services.
Business,"A Canadian court approved Air Canada #39;s (AC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) plan of arrangement with creditors on Monday, clearing the way for the world #39;s 11th largest airline to emerge from bankruptcy protection at the end of next month "
Business,"TROY, Mich. -- Kmart says the final agreement with The Home Depot means it #39;s selling 18 stores to the home-improvement chain for \$271 million."
Sci/Tech,"Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco will pay approximately \$200 million in cash and options. The acquisition of P-Cube is subject to various standard closing conditions and is "
Sci/Tech,Northrop Grumman Corp. officials announced today that the company received a \$408 million Army contract to provide training and simulation services to service commanders and their staffs.
Sci/Tech,A new worm has been discovered in the wild that #39;s not just settling for invading users #39; PCs--it wants to invade their homes too.
Sci/Tech,"Facing hearings on her nomination as European Union Competition Commissioner, Neelie Kroes is virtually certain to be asked whether the honorary degree she awarded to Microsoft #39;s Bill Gates in 1996 could influence her handling of the ongoing EU antitrust "
Sports,"The gruelling trudge from Marathon to Athens killed a man, or so the legend goes. Yesterday, it trampled the spirit of women who dared to attempt it in the heat of Athens."
Sports," A pair of pitchers that rank in the top 10 in the Major Leagues in ERA face off this evening, when Ben Sheets anchors the Milwaukee Brewers against Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago Cubs in the first of a three  game set at Wrigley Field."
Sports,"Manhattan, KS (Sports Network) - Kansas State guard Dez Willingham will not return to the men #39;s basketball team for the upcoming season."
Sports,"He appeared to catch Mateja Kezman in the face, but referee Barry Knight saw nothing wrong with the challenge. The FA gave Birmingham the option to accept the charge and face an immediate three-match suspension "
World,"(New Haven-AP, Aug. 23, 2004 1:20 PM) _ The family of an American journalists freed by his Iraqi kidnappers is keeping a low profile in New Haven."
World,Rapid-response Swat police teams will be on standby for terror threats at Australia #39;s small rural airports under the Government #39;s new security plans.
World,"PEIO, Italy - An amateur Italian historian has found the preserved bodies of three Austro-Hungarian soldiers in an Alpine glacier, 86 years after they were killed in World War One."
Business,"The Philippines is facing a fiscal crisis, President Gloria Arroyo said Monday. Arroyo is seeking political support for a \$1.4 billion tax package that faces opposition in Congress."
Business,"Southwest Airlines plans to cut 88 flights in October and shift planes to more profitable routes, mostly in and out of Philadelphia, officials said Monday."
Business,ARM said the deal would better position the combined company to take advantage of growth opportunities across multiple industries as the process of designing semiconductors grows increasingly complex.
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co., Russia #39;s biggest oil exporter, cut its oil production target and capital spending for this year, the first sign its struggles to meet a \$3."
Business, S2io Inc. said last week it is working with Sun Microsystems Inc. to design the startup #39;s next generation 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter.
Sci/Tech,"International Internet networking giant Cisco Systems, Inc. agreed Monday to acquire Herzliya-based P-Cube, Inc. for approximately \$200 million in cash and options."
Sci/Tech,"For the nearly 71 percent of the UK who still use dial-up Internet connections, XP SP2 will soon be at hand without a long download."
Sci/Tech,"After nearly a year of lawsuits against bulk e-mailers, improvements in antispam technology, and passage of the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing law (CAN-SPAM), spam fighters face an unenviable choice: They can concede "
Sci/Tech,"from the this-isn #39;ta-court-of-justice,-son,-this-is-a-court-of-law dept. Iphtashu Fitz writes  quot;The Associated Press recently reviewed many of the copyright infringement lawsuits that the RIAA filed against "
Sports,A FIERY backroom altercation with an athletics official just before the Olympic 100m final spurred Justin Gatlin to win gold out of anger in one of the fastest races in history.
Sports,The United States edged past world champions Germany in a dramatic 2-1 victory to seal their place in the women #39;s football final.
Sports," World champion Perdita Felicien and two United States runners reached the final of the 100 meter hurdles Monday, an event that lost Gail Devers to injury a day earlier."
World,"Over 40 delegates from the breakaway Somali territory of Puntland on Monday threatened to quit peace talks in Kenya, posing a new trouble to Somalia which has just inaugurated a new assembly to unite the country."
Business," Record oil prices are creating headwinds for the U.S. economy but do not place its recovery at risk, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert McTeer said on Monday."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai met with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for talks on eradicating Al Qaeda and Taliban fighters from their common border, a key issue in his bid for re election."
Sports," U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton said  Monday that Stewart Cink's victory at the  $7 million WGC NEC  Invitational ""proved to the world"" he was an ideal wildcard  choice in the U.S. team."
Sci/Tech," California should try to add solar energy systems to 1 million homes by 2017 to save electricity and cut pollution from power plants, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," A Bulgarian archaeologist has unearthed an ancient gold mask and a ring featuring an ""Olympic"" rower in what he called an unrivalled find in the study of classical antiquity."
World," The United States is committed to offering more assistance to Nigeria in the global fight against HIV AIDS, US Senator Chuck Hagel said."
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia has launched Flex Builder, a development tool for its Flex application-development platform. The new tool will help speed creation of rich Internet applications, including visual data "
Sports,Birmingham midfielder Robbie Savage has protested his innocence and insisted he did not deliberately elbow Chelseas Mateja Kezman during Saturdays Barclays Premiership clash at St Andrews.
Business,Trucking stocks offer extremely attractive long-term valuations. What about SCS Transportation?
World,"IRAKLION, Greece - The only teenager on the U.S. women's soccer team gave the old vets a chance to leave with one last gold..."
World," President Bush denounced TV ads by outside groups attacking both John Kerry and himself on Monday and called for a halt to all such political efforts. ""I think they're bad for the system,"" he said..."
World," Wal Mart Stores Inc.'s disappointing sales forecast sent stocks fluctuating Monday as investors' concerns about a slowing economy eclipsed their relief over a drop in oil prices.    October contracts for a barrel of light crude were quoted at  $46.25, down 47 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
World," The brazen daylight theft of Edvard Munch's renowned masterpiece ""The Scream"" left Norway's police scrambling for clues and stirred a debate across Europe over how to protect art if thieves are willing to use deadly force to take it.    Some expressed fears that works of art are in increasing danger from violent raids   unless, as Norway's deputy culture minister put it, ""we lock them in a mountain bunker.""   Armed, masked robbers stormed into Oslo's Munch Museum in broad daylight on Sunday, threatening an employee with a gun and terrifying patrons before they made off with a version of Munch's famous painting ""The Scream"" and another of his masterpieces, ""Madonna.""   A day after the theft and despite many tips, police said they have no suspects, no trace of the paintings and no theory on a motive..."
Business,Category killers don #39;t usually exit gracefully from the markets they establish. By revolutionizing the toy industry and driving every mom-and-pop store off the face of the earth 
Business,"Record oil prices are creating headwinds for the US economy but do not place its recovery at risk, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert McTeer said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"A new worm has been discovered in the wild that #39;s not just settling for invading users #39; PCs--it wants to invade their homes, too."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 23, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The UK #39;s largest satellite TV broadcaster sued Electronic Data Systems Corp. last week over a \$109 million CRM development contract that was signed in late 2000 and then terminated two years ago."
Sci/Tech,File-sharing applications Morpheus and Grokster were claiming legal victory after a US court said it was not responsible for protecting the copyrights of material swapped on its person-to-person network.
Sci/Tech," It isn #39;t much, but it #39;s all there is   for the corporate e music community anyway. Real world music lovers swap and share music online in their billions   quite literally   as they wait for "
Sports,The all-American matchup at the Olympic beach volleyball semifinals turned out to be no match at all. Top-ranked Misty May and Kerri Walsh made friendly rivals Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs scramble for every 
World,A military judge at a pre-trial hearing in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal has denied a motion to suppress as evidence the photographs that first brought attention to it.
Sci/Tech, Scientists would kill possibly thousands of white perch under a project to help restore the ecological balance of East Pond in the Belgrade chain of lakes in central Maine.
Sci/Tech, A shifting channel eroding the end of a beach may be helping the threatened Morris Island Lighthouse.
World, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf  promised visiting Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday that  Pakistan would not allow Islamic militants to use Pakistani  soil to disrupt Afghanistan's October elections.
World,UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrives in Khartoum to discuss the problem of refugee security in the troubled region.
Sci/Tech,Rbot worm doesn't just tap your hard drive--it uses your camera to watch you.
Sci/Tech,"Networking giant buys start-up P-Cube, a maker of software for controlling, monitoring and billing for IP services."
Sci/Tech,"After a nine-day postponement, Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday plans to start pushing out Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to PCs running Windows XP Professional Edition."
Business,"The recently concluded IPO by Google, the Internets most popular search engine, generated more buzz than usual for several reasons."
Business,"El Paso Corp. (EP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday disclosed the full damage from its drastic cut in reserves earlier this year, saying "
Sci/Tech,"Just one day after Microsoft delayed the delivery of its Windows XP Service Pack 2 (XP SP2) update for the Professional Edition, a German research firm announced the discovery of two security flaws in the application."
Sci/Tech,Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. said it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away.
Sports,2) Do you believe the South Korean team #39;s assertion that they were told to file a protest after the meet? 3) Should videotape be used to review possible scoring errors?
Sci/Tech,Reciprocal Link Scams\ \Reciprocal link scams are on the rise. It is no secret that most search engines count the quantity and quality of incoming links to a website when deciding how to rank it. In fact some give weight to the ratio of incoming links versus outbound links. This ...
Sci/Tech,"Jefferson Graham writes for USA Today,  #147;Apple #146;s trendy iPod digital music player, which has revitalized the company, is giving laptop sales a boost during back-to-school season. Many students, after falling in love with the iPod, are packing for college with new Apple Macintosh computers. #148; Aug 23"
Sports, Dorsey Levens has found employment for the 2004 season after the veteran running back signed a one year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.
Sci/Tech," The Boeing Company's Connexion unit has teamed up with iPass Inc. to offer in flight Wi Fi access so ""road warriors"" can go online at 30,000 feet, the companies said in a joint statement."
Sports, The Stanley Cup spent Sunday night in luggage limbo.
World, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf promised visiting Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday that Pakistan would not allow Islamic militants to use Pakistani soil to disrupt Afghanistan's October elections.
Sci/Tech, Internet networking giant Cisco Systems agreed to acquire closely held Internet protocol service provider P Cube for 200 million dollars in cash and options.
Sports, The United States softball team came  into Athens on a simple mission    take home their third  straight gold medal or call the trip to the Olympics a failure.
Business," NEW YORK/HOUSTON (Reuters) - El Paso Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EP.N</A> on Monday  disclosed the full damage from its drastic cut in reserves  earlier this year, saying a long-awaited restatement will slash  the value of its oil and gas assets by \$2.7 billion."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Dorsey Levens has found  employment for the 2004 season after the veteran running back  signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on  Monday.
Business," The dollar climbed across the board on  Monday, drawing support from a retreat in oil prices and hopes  that U.S. economic reports this week would provide positive  surprises."
Business,"Record oil prices are creating headwinds for the U.S. economy but do not place its recovery at risk, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert McTeer said on Monday."
Business,"Several hundred union members marched outside the Labor Department to protest new overtime pay regulations taking effect Monday, with two senators pledging to roll them back when Congress returns from recess."
Business,The multimedia entertainment retailer doubles earnings despite poor book sales and video rentals.
Business,Deals with Native American tribes boost further expansion of gaming in the state.
Business,"President Arroyo acknowledged for the first time yesterday that the Philippines is in a  quot;fiscal crisis quot; and urged the public to prepare for  quot;pain, quot; as economists warned of debt default within three years."
Business,"LONDON, August 23 (New Ratings) - HBOS Plc (HB7.ETR) is reportedly planning on complaining to the European Commission about the continuing cross-shareholdings between Banco Santander Central Hispano (BSCH) and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBOS), despite the "
Business,"In a potentially troubling development for retailers, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. warned Monday that sluggish back-to-school sales and the damage inflicted on Florida #39;s west coast by Hurricane Charley "
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. (INTC.O) this week is expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively obscure version of Wi Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move that could help ease congestion on wireless networks."
Sci/Tech," Now that its in flight Wi Fi service is off the ground, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has hooked up with enterprise wireless broadband access provider iPass to draw more customers to the aircraft manufacturer's Connexion offering."
Sci/Tech," Computer manufacturer Gateway has added Micro Center to the list of retailers selling its new line of retail notebooks, desktops and monitors."
Sci/Tech," Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) will start releasing patches for its software applications on a regular monthly schedule, the company says."
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A> on Monday raised  its earnings forecasts, citing strong demand in several of its  businesses despite concerns about the slowing growth in the  U.S. economy."
Business," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> this week is  expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively  obscure version of Wi Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move  that could help ease congestion on wireless networks."
World," Former rebels in the Democratic  Republic of Congo pulled out of a power sharing government on  Monday, dealing a major blow to the peace process in a country  emerging from civil war."
World,"Jeremy Wariner kept alive U.S. tradition in the 400 meters, winning gold Monday night and leading an American sweep of the medals."
World," President Bush on Monday denounced campaign commercials aired by outside groups, including an ad that accuses John Kerry of lying about his combat record in Vietnam.   ""That ad and every other ad"" run by such groups have no place in the campaign, Bush said when asked about the commercial sponsored by Swift Boat Veterans For Truth that has roiled the race for the White House..."
World,"HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The highest-ranking Army reservist charged with abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison said Monday he will plead guilty to some offenses because ""what I did was a violation of law.""   Staff Sgt..."
World, U.S. tanks and snipers took up positions near the revered Imam Ali Shrine and engaged in fierce battles with militants Monday as the U.S...
Business,"Spanish Bank Santander Central Hispano intends to cut about 3,000 jobs at Britain #39;s Abbey National if its proposed acquisition of the British bank is completed."
Business,"Wouldn #39;t it be great if someone could combine Barnes  amp; Noble (NYSE: BKS), GameStop (NYSE: GME), Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI), and Trans World Entertainment #39;s (Nasdaq: TWMC) FYE music?"
Business,Southwest Airlines of Dallas said Monday it will eliminate 88 scheduled flights to free up planes for more profitable routes. The discount carrier said the schedule change should 
Business,"INTERNATIONAL rating agency, Standard and Poor #39;s (S amp;P) has upgraded India #39;s BB #39; long-term foreign currency rating outlook to  quot;positive quot; from stable."
Business,"NO SOLUTION YET: The Revenue Secretary, Ms Vineeta Rai, with Mr JM Saksena (2nd from left), Secretary General, All-India Motor Transport Congress, and other transport operators at a meeting in the Capital on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc. of San Jose, Calif., Monday acquired privately held P-Cube Inc. of Sunnyvale, Calif. P-Cube develops service control platforms, which help service providers "
Sci/Tech,"When Macromedia #39;s Flex was released, the company noted that it reflected the emergence of a push toward services-oriented architectures (SOAs), which resulted in applications that are "
Sci/Tech,"The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 19th that Grokster and StreamCast could not be held responsible for copyright infringement, because they exercised no control over the "
Sports,"Doing everything he could to buy time and beat exhaustion, Chile #39;s Nicolas Massu got past American Mardy Fish 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an error-filled Olympics men #39;s singles tennis final last night that lasted four hours."
Sports,"Boris Zingarevich #39;s company have denied the Russian millionaire #39;s son is planning to invest 20m in Everton.  quot;Anton is a student at business school, he has not yet finished, quot; said Svyatoslav Bychkov, a spokesman for Ilim Pulp, Zingarevich #39;s company."
Sports,Arsenal are one game away from history - and Andy Gray will be hoping they make it. The Sky Sports pundit told viewers of his new Last Word slot that Arsene Wenger #39;s side deserved to be remembered as the best this country has ever seen.
World,"MANNHEIM, Germany Aug. 23, 2004 - An Army reservist charged with abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison said Monday he will plead guilty to some offenses, acknowledging he broke the law and saying he accepts responsibility for his actions."
World,"A North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman described US President George Bush as an political imbecile, the BBC reported Monday. The unidentified spokesman made the remarks to the KCNA state news agency, adding "
World,"Fighting between the US and Sadr #39;s militia continued Monday, but families still arrive in Najaf for burials. By Scott Baldauf  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> this week is  expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively  obscure version of Wi Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move  that could help ease congestion on wireless networks."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> this week is  expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively  obscure version of Wi Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move  that could help ease congestion on wireless networks."
Sci/Tech,"A woman in Milwaukee and her ex-boyfriend are under orders to pay thousands to the recording industry. A man in California refinanced his home to pay an \$11,000 settlement. A year after it began, the industry's legal campaign against Internet music piracy is inching through the federal courts, producing some unexpected twists."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Holiday Inn welcomes Priceline...More colleges get cheap online music...Glitches hit some EarthLink-hosted sites...More money for fuel cells.
Sci/Tech,"Eventually, the computing giant will support data center, servers and workstations for all of Fortum's operations worldwide."
World," New rules governing overtime pay kicked in, sparking a politically charged debate over the impact of the new regulations on US workers."
Business,President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Monday that she is studying the feasibility of declaring a state of economic crisis to ease pressure on public finances.
Business,"Reports of a new tax claim dealt a blow to Yukos on Monday, as the embattled oil major announced it would cut this year #39;s oil output forecast and defer certain tax payments because of a lack of cash."
Business,"FedEx Corp. (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its earnings forecasts, citing strong demand in several of its businesses despite concerns about the slowing growth in the US economy."
Business,Less-than-truckload shipping specialist SCS Transportation (Nasdaq: SCST) has found itself in unwanted territory -- the largest Nasdaq percentage loser.
Business,Kmart and Home Depot have finalized the terms of their deal which will see the sale of 18 Kmart stores to the home-improvement super chain for \$271 million in cash.
Business,US stocks showed small gains at the open on Monday as easing oil prices alleviated investors #39; worry about the effect of higher fuel costs on corporations and consumers.
Sci/Tech,"CHICAGO : The Boeing Company #39;s Connexion unit has teamed up with iPass Inc. to offer in-flight Wi-Fi access so  quot;road warriors quot; can go online at 30,000 feet, the companies said in a joint statement."
Sci/Tech,SAP America Inc. won a \$35 million contract to replace the US Postal Service #39;s 25-year-old human resources software. The contract covers \$14 million in license and maintenance fees for the MySAP Business Suite 
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Jeremy Wariner led the United States to a sweep of the medals in the men #39;s 400 meter sprint Monday night at the Olympics."
Sports,"The Fortress Sports Fund, set up to acquire a 40 percent stake in English soccer club Everton for \$36.4 million, said Monday that neither Russian pulp magnate Boris Zingarevich nor his son Anton had invested money in the fund."
Sports,"Hungary #39;s Robert Fazekas won the discus with an Olympic-record toss of 232 feet, 8 inches (70.93 meters) on Monday, beating the past two gold medalists."
World,"EIGHT north-west airports will be issued with passenger screening equipment to boost security at regional airports, as part of a \$48 million package announced by the Federal Government yesterday."
Sci/Tech," ""Bourne Supremacy"" star Matt Damon, ""Lost in Translation"" actress Scarlett Johansson and other celebrity artists are donating their talents  #151; not just their cash  #151; to an online effort to unseat President Bush."
World," No changes are being made to the programme for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's visit to Libya this week despite Islamist threats, Italian government sources said."
Business," U.S. blue chips ended lower on Monday  after a disappointing sales forecast from the world's biggest  retailer, Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, overshadowed a two day  pullback in oil prices."
Business,"One lousy wireless service provider buys another. It might not be all bad, though."
Business," New federal overtime rules are in effect today, stripping overtime rights from some workers and granting them to others."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, lowered its sales forecast for August, citing slow back to school sales and the effects of Hurricane Charley."
Sci/Tech,Cisco will pay approximately \$200 million in cash and options. The acquisition of P-Cube is subject to various standard closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of Cisco #39;s fiscal year 2005.
Sci/Tech,"Intel dropped prices on a range of Pentium 4 processors by up to 35 percent on Sunday. The fastest version of the chip, the 3.6GHz Pentium 4 560, dropped by 35 percent from \$637 to \$417."
Sports,"For five minutes, Sara McMann wrestled well enough to get a gold medal. For one final minute, she didn #39;t. That left a tearful McMann with the silver, and at least four years for the only American finalist "
Sports,Elaine Youngs and three-time Olympian Holly McPeak entered the semifinal of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament with a 0-13 record against compatriots Misty May and Kerri Walsh dating back to Sept.
World,"The Palestinians have taken a double hit this week with the news that Washington has quietly softened its opposition to growth in Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Israel #39;s announcement of plans to build 530 new settler homes in the "
World,"Russian and Chechen officials commemorated the birthday of slain Chechen President Akhmad Kadyrov on Monday, six days before an election to replace him as leader of the republic."
Sci/Tech,"Ray Observatory    A spectacular new image of Cassiopeia A from NASA's Chandra X ray Observatory released today has nearly 200 times more data than the ""First Light"" Chandra image of this object made five years ago. The new image reveals clues that the initial explosion caused by the collapse of a massive star was far more complicated than suspected..."
Sci/Tech,"By DAVE CARPENTER    NORTHFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- These are the times that try cookie makers' sales..."
Business,"Despite Wall Streets carping in recent weeks and having landed in trouble (for failing to register as many as \$3 billion worth of shares), Googles young founders have landed on their feet."
Business,"World oil prices fell Monday on easing supply fears, as crude exports from Iraq #39;s southern pipelines resumed close to normal levels, analysts said."
Business,What happened to the economic recovery? The economy is supposed to be creating more jobs than are being revealed in the monthly non-farm payroll reports.
Business,"The Longaberger Co. is reducing the size of a planned layoff to 784 employees, down from its July estimate of 970. The Newark-based basket maker said the jobs will end Sept."
Sci/Tech," The shopping spree continues at Cisco Systems Inc., which said Monday (Aug. 23) it would buy privately held P Cube Inc., a developer of IP service platforms."
Sci/Tech,"Communications aggregator iPass said Monday that it is adding in-flight Internet access to its access portfolio. Specifically, iPass said it will add access offered by Connexion by Boeing to its list of access providers."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23 - Macromedia has introduced a new addition to the Flex product line, Flex Builder, a product designed to accelerate all aspects of rich Internet application development including interface "
Sci/Tech,"A new worm can spy on users by hijacking their Web cameras, a security firm warned Monday. The Rbot.gr worm -- the latest in a long line of similar worms; one security firm estimates that more "
Sci/Tech,"The Genesis space capsule carrying solar wind particles will be plucked from nearly a mile above the Utah desert by stunt helicopter pilots whove replicated the retrieval, without fumbles, in nearly a dozen practice runs."
World,"MANNHEIM, GERMANY - A military judge hearing evidence about the abuse of prisoners at Iraq #39;s Abu Ghraib prison warned the US government on Monday to speed up its investigation or risk derailing the case against at least one of the accused soldiers."
World,"MALABO, Aug 23 (AFP) - Equatorial Guinea #39;s attorney general said Monday he will call for the death penalty for South African Nick Du Toit, accused of leading a group of alleged mercenaries who plotted to oust President Teodoro Obiang Nguema."
Sci/Tech, German banks Postbank and Deutsche Bank said that their customers had been recent victims of Internet fraud via copycat web sites.
Business,"07/12/2004 - Amcor, the worlds top manufacturer of plastic bottles, has ousted its chief executive after former staff in Australia were suspected of being involved in an illegal operation to drive up box prices."
World, Oscar winning Hungarian director and head of Copenhagen's second international film festival jury Istvan Szabo called for the creation of several pan European distribution companies that could help break Hollywood's hegemony in Europe.
Sports," Over time, Cal Eldred has learned to embrace the bullpen."
World," WINNIPEG (CP)   A 12 year old girl is trying to recover from a six month nightmare during which police say the child's aunt and common law husband drugged her, sexually assaulted her and threatened to kill her if she reported the abuse."
Sports, The United States swept the Olympic  medals in the men's 400 meters Monday and Briton Kelly Holmes  ended years of frustration to beat friend and foe Maria Mutola  in the women's 800 meters.
World," The pileup of events in the city next week, including the Republican National Convention, will add to the security challenge for the New York Police Department, but commissioner Ray Kelly says, ""With a big, experienced police force, we can do it."""
Business,"Scandinavian Airlines, which is part of travel conglomerate SAS AB, said Tuesday it flew 2.5 million passengers last month, an increase of 1.6 percent compared to November 2003."
World," Scott Peterson's former mistress Amber Frey took the witness stand Monday for her much anticipated cross examination by Peterson's lawyer, who began with a little kidding around..."
World," As Americans get older and fatter, the number of adults with high blood pressure has climbed to almost one in three over the past decade, putting more people at risk of a stroke, heart attack or kidney failure, government researchers said Monday.    A little more than a decade ago, the number was closer to one in four..."
Business,Oil prices rebounded quickly from a brief fall late last week as fierce fighting in the Iraqi city of Najaf overshadowed Iraq #39;s resumption of full exports following a two-week disruption.
Business,"Talks between US Airways (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and the airline #39;s pilots union over a new round of concessions broke down on Monday, the union said."
Sci/Tech,"The solar particles are sealed inside the Genesis sample return capsule, a disk about the size of a truck tire, that will drift toward Earth #39;s surface beneath a parachute."
Sports,Briton Kelly Holmes extinguished training partner Maria Mutola #39;s dream of consecutive Olympic titles Monday with an agonizingly close win in the women #39;s 800 meters final.
Sports,Russian timber tycoon Boris Zingarevich #39;s company denied on Monday reports that he or his 23-year-old son was bidding for Premier League club Everton.
Sports,"Sonia OSullivan, who claimed silver for Ireland in Sydney four years ago, struggled home in last place in the 5,000m final in Athens tonight."
World,"MALABO : The prosecutor in the case of South African alleged mercenary leader Nick du Toit, who has admitted a limited role in a coup bid in Equatorial Guinea, called for him to be sentenced to death."
Business," U.S. blue chips ended lower on Monday  as a disappointing sales forecast from Wal Mart Stores Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> cast a pall over sentiment, overshadowing a two session  pullback in oil prices."
Sports, Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff was awarded  #36;2.95 million in arbitration Monday for the upcoming season.
Business,"Crude oil prices were flat Monday, after briefly touching \$49 a barrel Friday, amid a spate of record contract highs. The benchmark US crude added 2 cents to \$47."
Business,"KAREN TSO: Brokers have upgraded their recommendations for Woolworths after the company reported a 13 per cent jump in net profit for the year, to \$688 million."
Business,"US blue chips ended lower on Monday after a disappointing sales forecast from the world #39;s biggest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc."
Business,"After all the sound and fury about the initial public offering of on-line search kingpin Google Inc. - a decidedly bumpy process filled with gaffes, and accompanied by oceans of commentary -nvestors are left with two major questions."
Business,"Amcast Industrial Corp. has sold its Automotive Components Group, including its operations in Cedarburg, to Park-Ohio Holdings Corp."
Business,SINGAPORE : The US dollar moved in a narrow range against the yen and euro in Asia on Monday as investors awaited US economic data and a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan later this week.
Business,Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. Monday announced that it finalized a transaction to sell 18 stores to Home Depot Inc. for \$271 million in cash.
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia Monday shipped Flex Builder, an integrated development environment (IDE) for Web applications built on the company #39;s XML-based Flex application platform."
Sci/Tech,"A new worm can spy on users by hijacking their Web cameras, a security firm warned Monday. The Rbot.gr worm -- the latest in a long line of similar worms; one security firm estimates that more than 4,000 variations "
Sci/Tech,"Online retail sales in the US are expected to double by 2010, accounting for 12 percent of the total retail sales, a market research firm said Monday."
Sports, USC senior Otis Harris became the school #39;s first 2004 Olympic Medalist today as he won the silver in the men #39;s 400m.
Sports,Chicago #39;s Buildings Commission is letting baseball take place as scheduled Monday night at Wrigley Field. The commission says inspectors found  quot;no evidence of shoddy repairs quot; at the Cubs #39; ballpark.
World,An aide to rebel Iraqi Shi #39;ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr says an American journalist kidnapped in Iraq more than a week ago has been freed.
Business,"Sun Microsystems will integrate drivers for S2io #39;s Xframe 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter into the Solaris operating system for Sparc, AMD Opteron, and Intel Xeon servers."
World," Norwegian police hunting for two world famous paintings by artist Edvard Munch, stolen at the weekend in the country's first ever armed museum robbery, said they had no clue what the thieves were going to do with their priceless bounty."
Sports," Spencer Stolpen, former president of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, was sentenced to 15 months in prison Monday for scheming to defraud banks to pay off his mounting debts."
World," U.S. warplanes bombed the volatile city of Fallujah early Tuesday, and flames and plumes of smoke rose from its southern neighborhoods, witnesses said. The U.S. military had no immediate comment."
World, VANCOUVER (CP)   The former roommate of a star Crown witness became the latest in a number of defence witnesses for an accused Air India bomber who has had trouble remembering things.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   NDP Leader Jack Layton says he and Prime Minister Paul Martin agree they must co operate to make Parliament work this fall. Layton and Conservative Leader Stephen Harper each met privately Monday with Martin, the same day the Liberals began their annual summer caucus."
World," While politicians decry negative advertising and personal attacks, the bottom line is that such tactics often work."
World," When George Pataki welcomes thousands of Republican stalwarts to their national convention in New York City, more than a few will be sizing up the three term New York governor as a national party leader."
Business,"Talks between US Airways Group Inc. and the union representing pilots have broken down, the Air Line Pilots Association said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"By JAMIE STENGLE    DALLAS (AP) -- As Americans get older and fatter, the number of adults with high blood pressure has climbed to almost one in three over the past decade, putting more people at risk of a stroke, heart attack or kidney failure, government researchers said Monday.    A little more than a decade ago, the number was closer to one in four..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: HP inks deal with energy firm...Holiday Inn welcomes Priceline...More colleges get cheap online music.
Sci/Tech,Digital pest prototype infects files only found in early Windows code for AMD 64-bit Opteron processors.
Sci/Tech,The U.S. Forest Service is cutting the equivalent of 500 full-time IT jobs as part of a reorganization of its IT department.
Sci/Tech,"In a briefing later this week, Intel is expected to announce the availability of a ""tri-mode"" Wi-Fi chip that supports the 802.11b wireless standard and its speedier cousin, 802.11g -- as well as the less-used 802.11a."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Postal Service is about to get a \$35 million Web-based human resources application makeover, based on the mySAP Business Suite from applications vendor SAP AG."
Sci/Tech,"After a nine-day postponement, Microsoft on Wednesday plans to start pushing out Windows XP Service Pack 2 to PCs running Windows XP Professional Edition."
Business,The boss of Australian packaging company Amcor quits his post amid a growing scandal over allegations of price-fixing.
Sci/Tech,"Two of Germany's biggest banks, Postbank and Deutsche Bank, were the targets of coordinated phishing attacks last week."
Sci/Tech,"Finnish energy giant Fortum Corp. has signed a five-year agreement with Hewlett-Packard to manage its IT infrastructure and support about 10,000 users across Europe."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems plans to offer a tool to help small and medium-size businesses use Microsoft CRM software in combination with a Cisco IP communication system.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems will integrate drivers for S2io's Xframe 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter into the Solaris operating system for Sparc, AMD Opteron, and Intel Xeon servers. In addition, S2io will partner with Sun to develop a TCP/IP offload engine with remote direct memory access functionality to enhance performance and scalability in intense computer and server environments."
Business,"Palmolive, which makes consumer products including Ajax detergent and Irish Spring soap, plans to cut its work force by about 4,400 jobs as part of a restructuring plan aimed at boosting its sales and profits around the world."
Sci/Tech,"By MICHAEL RUBINKAM     PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Hate it when you fill 'er up and, five minutes later, spot another station selling gas for a nickel a gallon cheaper?    Jason Toews, a 30-year-old computer programmer from the Minneapolis suburbs, hated it even more when he couldn't find an easy way to shop around.    ""I even tried calling up some of the stations to find out what their prices are and they usually didn't like to tell you over the phone,"" he said..."
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A woman in Milwaukee and her ex-boyfriend are under orders to pay thousands to the recording industry. A man in California refinanced his home to pay an \$11,000 settlement..."
Sci/Tech,"  A new city law designed to prevent violence at cybercafes quietly took effect Saturday, but authorities had no inspections planned to check for compliance with the tighter rules.    The ordinance requires 30 parlors in Los Angeles to enforce a curfew for minors and install surveillance cameras..."
Business,"Oil futures cooled on Monday, giving investors a brief reprieve from record-high prices amid word that Iraqi oil exports have returned to normal for the first time in two weeks."
Business,Britain-based HBOS says it will file a complaint to the European Commission against Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano (SCH) in connection with SCH #39;s bid to acquire British bank Abbey National 
Business,"  New rules governing overtime pay kicked in Monday, spurring a politically charged debate over the impact of the new regulations on American workers #39; time cards and paychecks."
Business,"The redesigned Saturn VUE passed the government #39;s rollover test with a score similar to other sport utility vehicles, federal regulators said Monday."
Business,"Talks between US Airways (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and its pilots union over a new round of concessions collapsed on Monday, the union said."
Business,"p gt;Semiconductor design firm ARM (Quote, Chart) is took a major leap into the embedded microprocessor space by acquiring Artisan Components (Quote, Chart), producer of embedded memory, standard cell, input/output, analog and mixed-signal components."
Business,"  US Treasurys retreated Monday, with a stabilizing oil market undercutting prices as well as speculation that higher energy costs will undermine the nation #39;s economic recovery."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 23, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The US Postal Service is about to get a \$35 million Web-based human resources application makeover, courtesy of Germany-based applications vendor SAP AG."
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems Inc. on Monday unveiled an all-in-one package of products that make it easier for independent software vendors to build and install web applications on BEA #39;s Java-based platform.
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to integrate its IP-based communications products with Microsoft customer relationship management software, Cisco Systems today announced the Cisco CRM Communications Connector."
Sci/Tech,The transformation of my musical life happened slowly. I used to bring an envelope of CDs to work and play them through my computer #39;s CD-ROM drive.
Sports,"ATHENS (PL). Unexpectedly, but justly so, shot putter Yumisleidi Cumb has become the first gold medalist for Cuba at the 28th Olympic Games in Athens after Russian Irina Korzhanenko tested positive for drugs."
Sports,Rookie Jeremy Wariner proved a worthy successor to Michael Johnson when blazing to the Olympic 400 metres gold medal on Monday night in Athens.
Sports,Reigning world champion Tom Pappas suffered from a crisis in confidence Monday as he faded from the medal picture in a tough first day of the Olympic decathlon.
World,"Israeli officials, who are already seeking bids to build 1,001 new housing units in the West Bank, have plans for another 450 units, government sources said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Google Launches Beta Version of its own GMail Notifier\\So, there are already a thousand applications out there which notify you of a new email on your GMail account... but may be like me you too avoided all of them for fear of them getting redundant with time. Google thought so ..."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Releases Two New Search Tools\\People Search is a rebranding of WhoWhere.com offering telephone and other data sources including direct links (labeled ""professional profile"") to the Eliyon.com database. Eliyon aggregates data from a variety of open web sources. Be careful as some of these profiles might contain old, outdated info.\\The ..."
Sci/Tech,FaganFinder Search Engine Launches URLinfo\\Another great tool from Michael Fagan via his already VERY useful Fagan Finder search page. Michael pinged us today to inform us about his new URLinfo resource that makes finding info about a specific web page/site from a variety of sources just a click or two ...
Sci/Tech," International mobile phone manufacturers such as Nokia and Motorola have halted the rapid rise of local rivals in the crucial Chinese market, a victory won largely by revamping distribution chains and introducing new handset designs, market analysts and foreign industry executives said."
Sports, The United States beat world champions  Germany 2 1 in a fierce struggle Monday to reach the final of  the Olympic women's soccer tournament.
Sci/Tech," Some 200 storks migrating from Europe to Africa flew to their deaths in Israel Monday, landing in an acid filled pool of waste outside a chemical plant, veterinary officials said."
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai met with Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Monday for talks on economic cooperation and fighting terrorism, a foreign ministry official said."
Business,"In the end, we have another public company, one of 6,000 or so. For all of the yammering about the meaning, strength, and success or failure of the Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) IPO, at the end of the day we have "
Business,"Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Bush on Monday that Russian oil companies are increasing oil production and exports and will continue to do so, the White House said."
Business,"Air Canada has been cleared for take-off. An Ontario court judge approved the battered airline #39;s restructuring plan, and the company could emerge from bankruptcy protection as early as Sept."
Business,"Chips are being credited with keeping the Nasdaq and, by extension, our InformationWeek 100 above water at the close. But in reality, the Nasdaq passed most of Monday much higher than the mean sea level."
Sci/Tech,"Altering a single gene turned ordinary mice into marathon racers that could run for hours and eat huge amounts of food without getting fat, a team of researchers reported on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"August 23, 2004 - (HostReview.com) - Cisco Systems, Inc. (www.cisco.com) today announced, with the support of Microsoft, the Cisco Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Communications Connector developed for Microsoft Business Solutions CRM."
Sci/Tech,Sophos believes that the W32/Rbot-GR worm is evidence of a growing trend of more and more malware spying on innocent home computer owners and poorly-protected businesses.
Sci/Tech,"Forrester Research projects US online retail sales will more than double over the next six years, reaching \$316 billion by 2010. According to a new report from Forrester Research, Inc."
Sci/Tech,"BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Logicalis, an international IT integration company, has acquired for \$90 million Solution Technology, a privately held IBM solution provider and one of IBM #39;s top 10 Business Partners."
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) --  quot;Who Wants to Be a Millionaire quot; will soon be the only syndicated TV series to add a real-time interactive element during production tapings.
Sports, He kicked so hard before he was born that his parents joked he was running in his mother #39;s womb. He used to dash down the streets in New York  ever walk    hurdle every fire hydrant he passed.
World,"WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen challenged its workers with a tough wage plan yesterday ahead of talks seen as a gauge of their readiness to favour job security over pay rises, a swap that could make Europe #39;s biggest economy more competitive."
World,"BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombias main rebel group on Monday criticized a government proposal to swap jailed guerrillas for kidnapped politicians, soldiers and three American contractors, saying any deal should allow its freed comrades to return to the "
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday it has agreed to acquire Sunnyvale, California, software developer P Cube Inc. in a cash and options deal Cisco valued at  $200 million."
Sci/Tech, Technologies that extend the range of Wi Fi wireless LANs are making that low priced technology an option for broadband Internet access in U.S. rural areas with limited broadband options.
Business,"A DISAPPOINTING sales forecast from Wal-Mart Stores Inc sent US stocks mostly lower today as investors worried that oil prices, which stabilised after last week #39;s highs, would "
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems #39; collaboration with Microsoft to target the SMB market is starting to bear fruit as the networking vendor Monday launched a new application that integrates Microsoft CRM with its VoIP platform.
Sci/Tech,"Logicalis, one of Hewlett-Packard #39;s largest enterprise server and storage solution providers, Monday reached an agreement to acquire Solution Technology Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Some people who tried to access their personal pages on America Online this weekend found themselves looking at a completely different page instead, the Web giant confirmed on Monday."
Sports,"With Jeremy Wariner leading the way, the United States pulled off the first medal sweep of the Olympics Monday night in the 400-meter run."
Sports, Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek dropped his appeal Monday of a four game suspension for his part in a bench clearing brawl with the New York Yankees last month.
World," The United States dismissed as inappropriate North Korea's unusually strong personal attacks on President George W. Bush, but remained confident Pyongyang would attend talks to resolve the nuclear crisis in the Korean peninsula."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The federal parties have struck a deal for a new process to overhaul in the way Supreme Court justices are selected, NDP Leader Jack Layton said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Researchers on Monday unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the ""genetic doping"" of elite athletes a small step closer."
Business," U.S. consumers paid more at the pump  as the average national price for gasoline rose 0.9 cent per  gallon during the past week to  $1.884 per gallon, the first  increase in more than a month, the U.S. government said on  Monday."
Sports, Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka  Kiprusoff will receive a huge increase in salary for the  upcoming season after an arbitrator Monday awarded the Vezina  Trophy finalist  $2.95 million.
World,Small German firms follow phone giant Siemens by pushing for five more hours per week - without pay.
Sports,Britain's Dean Macey lies in fourth place after five events of the decathlon.
Sci/Tech,"The companies team up to develop broadband telephony products due in time for the holidays, sources familiar with deal say."
Business,"Hedge funds have fueled oil #39;s meteoric rise to record highs near \$50 a barrel, but deprived of profit opportunities elsewhere, they look set to stay in the commodity for now, analysts said Monday."
Business,"FOR THE first time, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo acknowledged yesterday that the country was in a fiscal crisis, a move meant to rally the public behind her tax reform and cost-cutting measures to avert an Argentina-like financial meltdown in the "
Business,NEW YORK Stocks rose Monday as investors cheered a drop in oil prices but a disappointing sales forecast by Wal-Mart Stores stoked concerns about a slowing economy.
Business,"An Ontario court approved Air Canada #39;s restructuring plan today, while one of Canada #39;s major banks sold off its debt in the airline."
Business,"SBC Communications Inc. (SBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) filed on Monday to sell up to \$15.5 billion of debt and stock, mainly to fund the purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services "
Business,"NEY YORK Southwest Airlines, the largest US discount carrier, said Monday that it would eliminate 88 scheduled flights and free up planes for more lucrative markets to increase revenue."
Sci/Tech,"  SAP won a multi year deal to provide technology to overhaul the US Postal Service #39;s human resources system, the German corporate software giant said Monday."
Sci/Tech,A Yankee Group report suggests that the need to stay ahead of hackers will drive a move to outsource security to managed service providers.
Sci/Tech,New Wi-Fi chip from Intel and a positive day for most bellwethers offset big loss at ARM. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - News on a new chip from Intel helped balance out an acquisition by ARM that sent its stock reeling 
Sci/Tech,intelligence firm Input says state and local spending on transportation IT systems should rise from  $1.8 billion in fiscal 2005 to  $2.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. is slashing the prices on many of its Pentium 4 chips by as much as one-third, as well as other desktop, mobile and server processors."
Sci/Tech,Advertisers have uncovered a world of young men with plenty of time on their hands and money to spend - a highly coveted demographic - in an unlikely place.
Sci/Tech," W32/Rbot GR is a Windows worm that lets others access your computer. It steals information, uses its own emailing engine, reduces system security, records keystrokes and installs itself in the registry."
Sports,"ATHENS Kelly Holmes has spent more than a decade chasing Maria Mutola. On Monday, when it mattered, she finally caught her. Since her first world title in 1993, Mutola, 31, has been the great predator of women #39;s middle distance running."
Sports,"The big story is Roman Sebrle, Mr. Consistency. He has four decathlons over 8,800 points his last four times out. He looks good. Tom Pappas of the US, on the other hand, looked shakier than he did at the Olympic Trials."
Sports,"CHENEY - The Seahawks lost Chad Brown, a defensive leader and starting outside linebacker, for at least eight weeks after he broke his left ankle today."
World,"PENANG (MALAYSIA), AUG 23: The deadly H5N1 strain of Bird Flu will take several years to contain, the WHO warned on Monday, adding that claims in China that the virus was found in pigs is a worrying new development."
Business,"Crude futures in New York settled 1.4 percent lower Monday, as Iraq #39;s resumption of some oil exports gave cause for mild profit-taking."
Business,"President Gloria Arroyo said the Philippines is already in the midst of a fiscal crisis, and urged the people to be prepared to make sacrifices for the nation #39;s well-being."
Business,"With the acquisition of Artisan, ARM will be able to deliver a broad portfolio of system-on-chip intellectual property to its customers, says ARM chief executive Warren East."
World,Britain's Kelly Holmes storms to a sensational Olympic 800m gold in Athens.
World,U.S. tanks and snipers took up positions near the revered Imam Ali Shrine and engaged in fierce battles with militants.
Business," U.S. blue chips ended lower on Monday  as stock investors shrugged off lower oil prices to focus  instead on a disappointing sales forecast from Wal Mart Stores,  but the cheaper crude sent bond and gold prices lower."
Business,Toys R Us has returned to profit in its second quarter only weeks after revealing that it could sell its core toy business.
Business," Contentious and confusing federal rules governing overtime pay went into effect Monday, prompting former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich to note that businesses will likely exploit what he calls new loopholes in the regulations."
Business,"BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing agreed to spend \$150 million on improvements at four North American plants and dropped demands for concessions under a new two-year deal with labor, Canadian union members said Monday in approving the pact."
Sci/Tech,"Aug. 23, 2004. Microsoft has offered up yet another way for businesses to block the automatic update of Windows XP to the big-deal Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade."
Sci/Tech,"iPass (Quote, Chart), an aggregator of hotspots for business users is moving beyond the hotels, cafes and even its many airports with wireless connections to tackling the sky itself."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. INTC.O this week is expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively obscure version of Wi-Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move that could help ease congestion on wireless networks."
Sci/Tech,"A new worm has been discovered in the wild that #39;s not just settling for invading users #39; PCs - it wants to invade their homes, too."
Sports,"ATHENS, AUGUST 23: World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe will delay making a decision on whether or not she will run in the Olympic 10,000 metres after dropping out of Sundays marathon."
Sports,"Seattle Seahawks linebacker Chad Brown, a three-time Pro Bowl selecltion, broke his left leg during practice Monday. Head coach Mike Holmgren said doctors believe Brown likely will miss the first four games of the regular season."
World,"JERUSALEM : The Israeli government was accelerating its settlement program with plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank, bolstered by a US softening of opposition to new construction projects."
Sports, Former Arkansas basketball coach Nolan Richardson will appeal the dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit he filed against the university.
Business," Negotiations between US Airways  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A> and its pilots union over a new round of steep  concessions collapsed on Monday, heightening pressure on the  carrier as it tries to avert insolvency."
Sports," ""People power"" stopped a gymnastics  competition for 10 minutes on Monday when the crowd booed and  jeered the judges for a poor score that destroyed Russian  Alexei Nemov's chance of a 13th Olympics medal."
World," After his stunning victory in the Olympic 400 meters, Jeremy Wariner seemed as cool as he did cruising down the stretch in sunglasses, two earrings and a jingling necklace. Picking up where Michael Johnson left off, Wariner became the sixth straight American to win the Olympic 400 title, leading a U.S..."
World," Researchers on Monday unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the ""genetic doping"" of elite athletes a small step closer to reality.    The creation of the so called marathon mice, announced Monday, follows earlier genetic engineering work that created ""Schwarzenegger mice,"" rodents that bulked up after getting injected with muscle building genes..."
World, U.S. infantrymen engaged in fierce battles with cleric Muqtada al Sadr's militants Monday and U.S...
Business,Cingular Wireless LLC said Monday that AT amp;T Corp. and AT amp;T Wireless have extended their licensing agreement in preparation for Cingular #39;s acquisition of the telecom giant #39;s former unit.
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 23. - In a shade under ten seconds Justin Gatlin went from a hyperactive boy who used to jump off his parents TV set dressed in a Batman cape to the holder of the most prized title in track-and-field."
Sports,Former Arkansas basketball coach Nolan Richardson faced a deadline Monday to file an appeal of a decision tossing out his discrimination lawsuit against his old school.
World,"DHAKA, Aug. 23. - At least 25 people, including two TV cameramen, were injured when unidentified men attacked a Awami League protest march here today."
World,"Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf on Monday amid fierce battles between US forces and Shiite militants, who remained in control of a revered shrine here as negotiations "
Business,"With shares of Google (GOOG:Nasdaq - news - research) soaring ever higher, the popular Internet search engine is winning praise for sticking with guns and using an unconventional auction system to sell its shares to the public."
Business,"NEW YORK: Toys R Us, which is considering getting out of the toy business, yesterday posted a second-quarter operating loss on poor sales of video games and markdowns on older merchandise."
Business,"Negotiations between US Airways (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and its pilots union over a new round of steep concessions collapsed on Monday, heightening "
Business,Cingular Wireless said it reached an agreement with AT amp;T (nyse: T - news - people ) resolving a branding dispute for the AT amp;T name.
Sports,"AMERICAN Maurice Greene was the sentimental favourite, his chance to repeat his Sydney 2000 feat and grab the gold in the 100m sprint."
Sports,"They were expressing their frustration at what turned into the latest of several Games gymnastics judging controversies. In a surreal scene unlike anything gymnastics veterans had ever encountered, jeers and "
World, China said yesterday that a deadly strain of bird flu was found in pigs last year but denied that the animals had the disease this year.
Sports, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick missed practice Monday because of tightness in his right hamstring.
World, A former field director is accusing the Florida Republican Party of racial discrimination in a federal lawsuit.
Sci/Tech,"Evidence from busy rovers suggests one-time presence of water, but system reboots almost dried up the sea of data."
Sci/Tech,"The companies team up to develop broadband telephony products due in time for the holidays, sources familiar with deal say."
Business,"Exports of crude have resumed from oil fields in the north and south of Iraq, driving down prices on global markets overnight. After going just shy of \$US50 a barrel at the end of last week, the key oil futures "
Business,"A business columnist at the Seattle Times resigned after admitting that he copied the work of other journalists, the newspaper #39;s executive editor said in a front-page article published at the weekend."
Sci/Tech,"Very few organizations have as many feet on the street as the US Postal Service. To better get a handle on those feet, the Postal Service said Monday it #39;s implementing SAP Human Capital "
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T CallVantage Service will be available in Best Buy stores beginning this fall. According to the companies, Best Buy and AT amp;T will promote AT amp;T CallVantage Service through in-store "
Sci/Tech,DVERTISERS have uncovered a world of young men with plenty of time on their hands and money to spend - a highly coveted demographic - in an unlikely place.
Sci/Tech,"EMC Corp. on Monday announced the availability of its new Documentum Enterprise Content Integration (ECI) Services, enabling end-users to expand the discovery and management of content from internal and external data sources."
Sports,"Southampton are planning to appoint a director of football to work alongside the new head coach, Steve Wigley, after the abrupt sacking of Paul Sturrock yesterday."
Sports,"Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Mark Osowski passed away Sunday due to complications from pancreatitis, the team announced Monday afternoon."
Sports,"Torrential rain forced officials to abandon Australia #39;s one-day match against India in the Amstelveen triangular tournament on Monday, wasting Australia #39;s innings of 175 for seven and awarding both sides three points for "
World, North Korea described President Bush on Monday as a tyrannical political imbecile who put Adolf Hitler in the shade and said Pyongyang could see no justification for talks with his administration.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The government plans a sweeping examination of potential terrorist threats to federal politicians and judges, The Canadian Press has learned."
Sports," ""People's power"" stopped a gymnastics  contest when judges' scoring destroyed Russian Alexei Nemov's  medal chances on Monday, while Briton Kelly Holmes shattered  Maria Mutola's dream of consecutive 800 meters titles."
Sci/Tech,CISCO Systems agreed to acquire closely held internet protocol service provider P-Cube for \$US200 million (\$281 million) in cash and options.
Sports,"WASHINGTON: Australias Lleyton Hewitt further fine-tuned his game ahead of the US Open with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 win on Sunday over Gilles Muller to capture the \$500,000 Legg Mason Classic."
Sci/Tech,"Evidence from busy rovers suggests one-time presence of water, but system reboots almost dried up the sea of data."
Sci/Tech,"Packard exec promises ""very cool"" media hardware  with Hollywood friendly copyright protection built in."
Business," Rising oil prices will weigh on U.S. economic growth but the increases seen so far will not derail the expansion, Federal Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Accor North America has reached an agreement with T Mobile USA Inc. to install wireless Internet access throughout all of its Red Roof Inns over the next year, officials said."
Sports, The Milwaukee Bucks on Monday re signed forward Toni Kukoc after two productive seasons with the team.
Sports, Jelena Kostanic outlasted Magdalena Maleeva on long rallies and took advantage of her opponent's mistakes to score an upset at the Pilot Pen tennis tournament Monday.
World, A proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Michigan failed Monday to win certification that would put the issue before voters in November.
Sci/Tech,"Companies can expect to see more modularity and features in Cisco'sIOS software over the next several quarters, as the elements of technology it recently introduced for carriers trickles down to business customers."
World,"LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, lowered its sales forecast for August, citing slow back-to-school sales and the effects of Hurricane Charley..."
Business,"In terms of herd behavior, the only group that rivals Wall Street investors is Wall Street reporters. One moment, the guys at Google can do no wrong -reat company, great "
Business,"ARM Holdings, the microchip designer, unveiled its biggest acquisition so far when it agreed yesterday to buy the American company Artisan for \$913m (504m)."
Business,"Retailer posts wider operating loss; revenue slips from year earlier, as US same-store sales fall. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Beleaguered toy retailer Toys  #39;R #39; Us, in the midst of a major restructuring of its "
Business,"A Canadian court approved Air Canada #39;s plan of arrangement with its creditors on Monday, clearing the way for the airline to emerge from bankruptcy protection at the end of September."
Business,"Union members at four BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing plants will vote this week on a tentative contract that would avoid a strike by about 3,400 US workers and end a walkout about 1,100 more employees in Canada."
Sci/Tech,"Mice which can run almost twice the distance of normal mice have been genetically engineered by US scientists.  quot;This is the first animal engineered for increased endurance, quot; says Ronald Evans of the Salk Institute "
Sci/Tech,"Internet telephony, or Voice over IP (define), is picking up steam, as telcos get wise to the benefits of turning speech into packets to be delivered via the Internet."
Sports,"DARIO Franchitti won his second Indy Racing League event of the season in Colorado on a day of dominance by British drivers. The Scot was the man to beat all day in the Indy 225 at Pikes Peak, and only Mexican "
Sports,"Deep into overtime, and maybe the last time for the Fab Five of US women #39;s soccer, the breaks were going against them. A last-gasp goal that stole victory in regulation, a wide-open shot that bounced off the goal post."
Sports,"seeded Lindsay Davenport won her fourth consecutive championship on Sunday, defeating second seeded Vera Zvonareva 6 3, 6 4 in the Western and Southern Women #39;s Open finals."
Sports,Americans Misty May and Kerri Walsh continued their unbeaten streak to win their Olympics women #39;s beach volleyball semi-final on Monday and will face an experienced Brazilian team in the gold medal match.
World,DAMNING new evidence of fresh atrocities in Sudan has emerged with less than a week to go until the United Nations deadline for a halt to the killing.
World,Pakistan said its forces killed four foreign militants in a border area on Monday as Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited to discuss the battle against Islamic 
World,"Volkswagen demanded a two-year wage freeze for the 170,000-strong workforce at Europe #39;s biggest car maker yesterday, provoking union warnings of imminent conflict at key pay and conditions negotiations."
World,"GROZNY: Dozens of people were killed in a weekend Chechen rebel offensive on the eve of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials said on Monday."
World,GUANTANAMO: Only a sanitised glimpse of Australian David Hicks life as a Taliban fighter or what it was like for Salim Hamdan to be Osama Bin Ladens personal driver and bodyguard will be given when their military trials open on Tuesday.
World," A Mexican judge has temporarily halted the extradition of six Spaniards arrested a year ago on suspicion of having links with the Basque separatist group ETA, their lawyer said on Monday."
Business," Rising oil prices will weigh on U.S.  economic growth but the increases seen so far will not derail  the expansion and need not fuel a troubling inflation, Federal  Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said on Monday."
World," Alaska's Supreme Court has resurrected a ballot initiative that would allow voters to abolish the governor's power to appoint a U.S. senator, a high profile issue in Alaska ever since Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski named his daughter Lisa to the post in 2002."
Sci/Tech,"Packard executive promises ""very cool"" media hardware  with Hollywood friendly copyright protection built in."
Business,Banking group HBoS has been given access to Abbey National #39;s books it emerged yesterday as the owner of the Halifax said it would complain to the European Commission about Banco Santander #39;s bid for Abbey.
Business,"John Hodson, the chief executive of Singer  amp; Friedlander, yesterday announced his retirement from the banking and fund management group after 35 years with the company."
Sci/Tech,"Best Buy, the technology chain store, starting this fall will retail AT amp;Ts residential VoIP service through 628 stores nationwide and online."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker Gateway Inc. announced on Sunday that its recent line of laptop computers, desktop computers, and monitors will be available to customers at Micro Center."
Sci/Tech,"Canon has unveiled its latest digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, the semi-professional EOS 20D, claiming that it gives better picture quality than traditional film-based cameras."
Sci/Tech,"The presence of a particular type of hematite, a mineral mostly associated with water, along with large, sandy areas, indicates that the red planet once had water, said Robert Denise, a scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a member of the flight "
Sports,"The more English football sees of Rupert Lowe, the less appealing he becomes. Southampton #39;s chairman has made himself look utterly foolish over his handling of the demise "
World,"The US is working with China and other nations to hold another round of talks with North Korea on dismantling the communist country #39;s nuclear program, the State Department said."
World," International health experts are downplaying reports that a strain of bird flu has been found in pigs, saying outbreaks among poultry in Thailand and Malaysia are more worrisome."
World,"Pro-choice Dutch medics set sail for Portugal, where they hope to provide women with advice on abortion."
Business,"SYDNEY: Australian supermarket group Woolworths Ltd reported a better-than-expected 12 gain in second-half profit on cost savings, and forecast a rise of up to 15 in 2005 earnings despite increased competition."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco has rolled out the first product to result from its collaboration with Microsoft, targeting the SMB market. The new CRM Communications Connector ties Cisco #39;s IP contact-center applications "
Sci/Tech,"Almost a year old, the Canon Powershot A80 is due to hit the stock-clearance bins soon, offering great value for a 4.0 Megapixel top-name digital camera."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars Odyssey mission, originally scheduled to end on Tuesday, has been granted a stay of execution until at least September 2006, reveal NASA scientists."
Sports,"Why you should watch: The athletes are impossibly tanned and fit, the setting couldn #39;t be more beautiful and the competition will be fierce."
Sports,"Rangers go into tomorrow night #39;s Champions League qualifier against CSKA Moscow at Ibrox without vice-captain Alex Rae, whose appeal against a five-match ban was dismissed by UEFA #39;s appeals tribunal yesterday."
Sports,Australia #39;s Allana Slater finished last as the women #39;s gymnastics beam final was won by Romania #39;s Catalina Ponor this morning.
World,"When Yitzhak Rabin coined the phrase  quot;political settlements quot; (the opposite of  quot;security settlements quot;), he was referring to settlements outside the settlement blocs that more or less abut the Green Line."
Sci/Tech, Hong Kongers famously told a survey last year they were too busy with work for relationships; now a new technology will enable them to go dating using their famous passion for mobile phones.
Business,Wall Street stocks moved mostly lower Monday on a disappointing sales forecast from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as investors worried that oil prices would cut consumer spending and hurt companies #39; third-quarter profits.
Business,Paychecks all over the country could be going up or shrinking as a result of new changes to the nation #39;s overtime pay rules. The new laws took effect August 23.
Sci/Tech,"the malicious program is capable of switching on webcams, allowing the author to literally peek into victims #39; lives."
Sports,"The search for the reasons behind Paula Radcliffe #39;s disastrous performance in the Olympic marathon moved yesterday to a medical laboratory in Athens, where blood samples taken from the 30-year-old athlete were being analysed in the hope of discovering "
Sports,Kelly Holmes came from the back of the pack to take Olympic gold last night in a thrilling 800 metres final. Holmes was second to last going into the second of the two laps.
Sports,"If they could have made the shutout last just one more inning, the unbeatable American softball team would have wound up with not only a third straight gold medal, but a feat that years from now will seem mythological."
Sports,  An Oklahoma Olympic legend spoke out Monday on the controversy surrounding the gold medal won last week by American gymnast Paul Hamm.
Sports,Members of the Australian women #39;s rowing eight face disciplinary action after publicly criticising team-mate Sally Robbins for her failure to complete the Olympic final.
World,"Rebel groups and Sudan #39;s government are attending talks to try to end the conflict in the troubled Darfur region. Delegates from both sides are in the Nigerian capital Abuja for the discussions, which will "
World,"A trial is underway for 14 suspected mercenaries accused of plotting to topple the Government of Equatorial Guinea, an oil-rich country in west Africa."
World,"David Hicks, an Australian charged with training with al-Qaeda, becomes one of the first Guantanamo Bay detainees to face a US military tribunal when he appears before a panel tomorrow, his military lawyer said."
World,"MIR ALI: Helicopters dropped Pakistani commandos into North Waziristan on Monday, to launch an operation near the Afghan border against suspected Taliban forces that were chased into Pakistan "
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Friendster hires ex-AOL ad exec...HP inks deal with energy firm...Holiday Inn welcomes Priceline.
Sci/Tech,"year,  $15 million deal is for Omniture's SiteCatalyst traffic analysis service."
Sci/Tech,"Evidence from busy rovers suggests one-time presence of water, but system reboots almost dried up the sea of data."
World," Just when tourists thought it was safe to go back to the Princess Diana memorial fountain, the mud has struck."
Sports," With recorders and cameras rolling, Adewale Ogunleye gave the obligatory pronunciation of his name on his first day with the Chicago Bears."
Sports," ""People's power"" stopped a gymnastics  final when judges' scoring destroyed Russian Alexei Nemov's  Olympic medal hopes on Monday, while Briton Kelly Holmes  shattered Maria Mutola's dream of consecutive 800 meters  titles."
Business," Rising oil prices will weigh on U.S.  economic growth, but the increases seen so far will not derail  the expansion and need not fuel a troubling inflation, Federal  Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said on Monday."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.29  percent at the opening on Tuesday, with a second day of falls  in oil prices easing fears about the global economy and  prompting buying in exporters such as Sony Corp."
Business," Rising oil prices will weigh on U.S. economic growth, but the increases seen so far will not derail the expansion and need not fuel a troubling inflation, Federal Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said on Monday."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.29 percent at the opening on Tuesday, with a second day of falls in oil prices easing fears about the global economy and prompting buying in exporters such as Sony Corp."
World," An Army reservist charged with abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison said Monday he will plead guilty to some offenses, acknowledging he broke the law and saying he accepts responsibility for his actions."
Sci/Tech," Researchers on Monday unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the ""genetic doping"" of elite athletes a small step closer to reality."
World," SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (Reuters) - El Salvador has sent  the last 80 soldiers of a new contingent of troops to join the  U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, the army said on Monday, despite  repeated retaliation threats from Islamic militants."
Sports, Richard Jefferson scored 26 points and hit a go ahead jumper with seven seconds left to lift the New Jersey Nets to an 88 86 win over the Toronto Raptors at Continental Airlines Arena.
Business,Russia #39;s troubled Yukos oil company says it is being forced to slash production and expenditures because the government has frozen its assets.
Business,"A Canadian court approved Air Canada #39;s (AC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) plan of arrangement with its creditors on Monday, clearing the way for the world #39;s 11th largest airline to emerge from bankruptcy protection at the end "
Sports,"SOUTHAMPTON, England: English Premiership side Southampton announced yesterday the resignation of their manager Paul Sturrock - the first managerial casualty of the new season."
Sports,Everton rejected a bid of 20 million pounds (\$36 million) from English Premiership soccer rival Newcastle United for teenage striker Wayne Rooney.
Business,"Yesterday, the biggest pay cut in American history took effect: The Bush administration #39;s overtime pay cut became official. It #39;s a new federal rule that could strip up to 6 million workers of overtime pay "
Business,"Cingular Wireless will drop the AT amp;T brand six months after it acquires Redmond-based AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc., the telecommunications companies announced Monday."
Sports,ATHENS: The true worth of Justin Gatlins stunning Olympic 100m victory could be measured by who was left in his considerable wake.
Sports,"AKRON, OHIO - Stewart Cink led all the way in winning the NEC Invitational by four shots. He #39;s the first player on the PGA Tour to win wire to wire this year."
Sports,LLEYTON Hewitt stepped up his preparation for the US Open with a convincing 6-3 6-4 win over Gilles Muller in the final of the Washington Open yesterday.
World,"afrol News, 23 August - The trial against 14 foreigners, allegedly plotting a  quot;mercenary invasion to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, quot; started today in Equatorial Guinea #39;s capital Malabo."
Business," Near record oil prices will slow U.S. economic growth but won't be enough to derail a self sustaining expansion, U.S. Federal Reserve officials said on Monday."
Business," The dollar held on to the previous day's gain on Tuesday, supported by a retreat in oil prices and upbeat comments on the U.S. economy from Federal Reserve officials."
World," Tokyo stocks inched up Tuesday morning, nudging aside Wall Street's broader losses and taking encouragement from a rise in U.S. technology stocks. The dollar was trading higher against the Japanese yen."
Business," Near record oil prices will slow  U.S. economic growth but won't be enough to derail a  self sustaining expansion, U.S. Federal Reserve officials said  on Monday."
World, John Kerry's former crew mates vouch for his Vietnam war heroics in a documentary being released in the midst of a campaign debate about his actions as a swift boat skipper.
Sci/Tech," Indiana University has received a three year,  #36;2.6 million grant to study genes that make soybean plants resist disease."
Business,"record oil prices will slow US economic growth but won #39;t be enough to derail a self sustaining expansion, US Federal Reserve officials said on Monday."
Sports," Kelly Holmes was not meant to win an Olympic title in Athens and Paula Radcliffe was. Holmes, try as she might, could still not grasp the way things had turned out on Monday for the two British team mates."
Sports,"The first woman ever to win gold in Olympic wrestling screamed with delight, subsided into floods of tears and leapt into the arms of an astonished referee."
World,"KATHMANDU: The Maoist blockade, which entered its sixth day on Monday, has effectively closed all roads linking the hill-ringed capital city of Kathmandu with the rest of Nepal."
Sci/Tech," Hate it when you fill 'er up and, five minutes later, spot another station selling gas for a nickel a gallon cheaper?"
World," Lawmakers have agreed to return California's primary to its traditional date of June, ending the state's eight year experiment with a March primary."
World,"  For 10 minutes, the crowd booed and whistled, creating a deafening roar. Paul Hamm sat around and waited to start his routine. A week's worth of controversy in gymnastics boiled over into the stands Monday during a bizarre, extraordinary evening. Hamm was able to block out the noise and win a silver medal on high bar, and four time Olympic gold medalist Alexei Nemov finished fifth, much to the chagrin of the crowd."
Business,Arm Holdings shares slumped 18pc yesterday after the semiconductor designer unveiled a surprise cash and shares deal to buy US technology firm Artisan Components.
Business,Coeur d #39;Alene Mines Corp. on Monday formally launched a \$2.1 billion effort to buy all the outstanding common shares of rival Wheaton River Minerals Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"Vonage and Netgear have teamed up to develop broadband telephony products due in time for the holidays, according to sources familiar with the deal."
Sports,"Ethiopia #39;s Meseret Defar won the women #39;s 5,000 meters gold medal at the Olympic Games in Athens on August 23. The 20-year-old, women #39;s 3,000m winner in this year #39;s world indoor championships in Budapest, clocked 14 minutes 45."
World,North Korea yesterday called President Bush an  quot;imbecile quot; and  quot;a tyrant that puts Hitler into the shade quot; in a stream of insults that seemed to rule out any progress on nuclear disarmament talks before the US presidential elections.
Business,"Chip designer ARM Holdings yesterday made its biggest ever acquisition, buying US rival Artisan Components for \$913m (502m). But investors balked at the high price and sent its shares crashing more than 18."
Business,The pressure on US Airways mounted last night after talks with its pilots aimed at cutting nearly \$300m (163m) in costs broke down.
Business,"IBM widened its lead last year in the US market for Internet hosting services as it won a greater share of the midsize-business market, according to data recently published by market researcher IDC."
Sports,The torment engulfing Paula Radcliffe after her failure to finish the Olympic marathon was plain yesterday as she tried to explain what went so horribly wrong in the burning heat of Athens.
Sports,American pair Misty May and Kerri Walsh continued their unbeaten streak to reach the final of the women #39;s beach volleyball competition.
World, Japan's Nikkei average was flat by late morning trade on Tuesday as falls in oil related stocks offset gains in some exporters including auto makers after a retreat in oil prices eased fears about the global economy.
Sports," When Iraq's Olympic soccer side beat  Costa Rica nine days ago en route to their semi final clash  with Paraguay later on Tuesday, Hussein Allawi jumped so high  with joy he cut his hand in the ceiling fan."
Business,"The dollar held on to the previous day #39;s gain on Tuesday, supported by a retreat in oil prices and upbeat comments on the US economy from Federal Reserve officials."
Sports,"The US women #39;s softball team has finished a dominating performance at the Olympics by capturing the gold medal. The Americans had little trouble with Australia in the final Monday, cruising to a 5-1 victory."
Sports,"China #39;s Wang Xu captured gold in the 72-kilogram category, defeating Russian Gouzel Maniourova in the final Monday. Kyoko Hamaguchi of Japan took the bronze."
Sports,DARIO FRANCHITTI scored a scorching second Indy Racing League race of 2004 on a triumphant return to Pikes Peak. The Scot finished fourth at the Colorado track last year but this time he led the race four 
Sports,Misty May and Kerri Walsh were feeling the pressure before their beach volleyball semifinal against fellow Americans and friendly rivals Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs.
World,One of the US soldiers charged in the Iraq #39;s Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal says he will plead guilty to some of the charges.
Business,"Rising oil prices will weigh on US economic growth but the increases seen so far will not derail the expansion and need not fuel a troubling inflation, Federal Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said on Monday."
Business,"The big brewer and winemaker, Foster #39;s Group, has announced a full-year result of \$799 million which has been significantly boosted by the sale of its Australian Leisure and Hospitality business."
Business,MG Rover #39;s talks with Shanghai Automotive Industry (SAIC) over a cooperation agreement do not include the Chinese carmaker buying or taking 
Sci/Tech,"Networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday that it agreed to acquire Sunnyvale, Calif.-based P-Cube Inc. for about \$200 million in cash and stock options."
Sci/Tech,SAP has won a \$35 million contract to install its human resources software for the US Postal Service. The NetWeaver-based system will replace the Post Office #39;s current 25-year-old legacy application 
Sports,"Crushed by her failure to finish the women #39;s Olympic marathon Sunday, Paula Radcliffe broke down twice yesterday as she struggled to explain how her dreams were shattered."
Sports,"Don #39;t count on seeing any major league stars in the Olympics while Bud Selig is baseball commissioner. Selig, who last week received a three-year extension through 2009, said Monday that "
World,"Pakistan, or for that matter any other country in the world, has no monopoly on being a victim of terrorism. In Dhaka to attend a conference of the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA), I was a witness "
Sports, Marty Booker spent Monday meeting new teammates and getting used to his new surroundings.
World," One of Congo's four vice presidents announced Monday he was boycotting the country's national unity government, saying genocide was being committed against his ethnic Tutsi kinsmen and questioning the success of peace accords ending the country's civil war."
World," Typhoon Aere, packing strong winds and heavy rains, churned toward Taiwan on Tuesday, disrupting air and sea traffic and forcing financial markets, schools and businesses in capital Taipei and nearby counties to close."
Business, The Nikkei average edged down 0.25  percent by midsession on Tuesday as falls in recent gainers  such as banks and oil stocks offset gains in some exporters  after a retreat in oil prices eased fears about the global  economy.
World," Typhoon Aere, packing strong winds and  heavy rains, churned toward Taiwan on Tuesday, disrupting air  and sea traffic and forcing financial markets, schools and  businesses in capital Taipei and nearby counties to close."
World," Jeremy Bonderman struck out a career high 14 and scattered eight hits in his first career shutout, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7 0 victory over the slumping Chicago White Sox on Monday night.    Bonderman (7 10) threw his first career complete game to win for the first time since July 7..."
Business,"Fosters said that fiscal 2005 would be a year of consolidation with moderate earnings growth, but the company aimed to achieve double-digit growth in fiscal 2006."
Sci/Tech,"This is turning out to be the year of the upgrade for many computer gamers, thanks to the arrival of blockbuster game titles such as Doom 3 and Half-Life 2, on its way to retail shelves after a year's worth of delays. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World,": A German court acquitted Johannes Weinrich, suspected right-hand man of international guerrilla Carlos the Jackal, today of charges that he took part in three bomb attacks in France more than 20 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"RCN Inc., co-owner of Starpower Communications LLC, the Washington area television, telephone and Internet provider, filed a plan of reorganization Monday that it said puts the company on track to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the year. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri on Tuesday said the Philippines is far from declaring default on its debts.  quot;We are not yet in that situation (bankruptcy), quot; Neri told dzMM when asked if the Philippines "
Sports,AMERICA #39;S original soccer mamas put off the next stage to their lives last night because it wasn #39;t time for Mary Tyler Moore #39;s hat to fall from the sky just yet.
Sports,"But this time in Athens, they have to accept the bitter fact that South Korean Ryu Seung Min was a better player in the pulsating men #39;s singles final against Chinese Wang Hao."
Sports,  Ted Lilly responded to the challenge of facing Pedro Martinez with a powerful performance. Lilly struck out a career high 13 in a dominant three hitter to outduel Martinez and lift the 
World,"American forces sharply intensified fighting here early on Tuesday morning, as troops attacked rebels loyal to Moktada al-Sadr from three "
World,"Osama bin Laden #39;s Yemeni driver will today become the first Guantnamo Bay prisoner to stand before a US military commission to face war crimes charges, in proceedings that have been denounced as unfair by human rights groups and American military lawyers "
Sports," Phil Nevin homered, doubled and drove in five runs and the San Diego Padres built a big lead for Jake Peavy in beating the New York Mets 9 4 Monday night."
Sports," Residents of Eagle County are a diverse lot  #151; 23 percent Hispanic, 0.3 percent black. Forty three percent of them are college graduates. And attorneys in the Kobe Bryant rape case would love to know what they are thinking right now."
Sports," Giovanni Carrara walked Juan Rivera with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning Monday night, spoiling Los Angeles' six run comeback and handing the Montreal Expos an 8 7 victory over the Dodgers."
Sports,"The results of the Olympic gymnastics all-around final will not change, leaving Paul Hamm of the United States with the sole gold medal."
Business,"General Growth, the nation's second-largest mall operator, last week offered to buy Rouse for \$7.2 billion, a 33 percent premium over Rouse's stock price before the deal was announced. A big reason: Rouse has invested heavily in upscale malls."
World," The United States is looking for a reason to act against Iran amid accusations Tehran is secretly developing atomic weapons, Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said in remarks published on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," RCN Inc., co owner of Starpower Communications LLC, the Washington area television, telephone and Internet provider, filed a plan of reorganization yesterday that it said puts the company on track to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the year."
World, The Hutu rebel movement which has claimed responsibility for last week's massacre of about 160 Congolese Tutsis at a refugee camp in Burundi said it was ready to appear before an international tribunal.
Sci/Tech," The Cassini spacecraft successfully fired its engine for 51 minutes Monday to raise its orbit so it will not pass through Saturn's rings on its next close approach to the planet and to set itself on course for another flyby of the big moon Titan on Oct. 26, NASA said."
Business,WOOLWORTHS Ltd chief executive Mr Roger Corbett yesterday signalled a shift in the supermarket battlefront away from petrol discounting as the retail group tipped 10-15 per cent profit growth in 2004-2005.
Business,"If the idea of eating unlimited amounts of food without counting calories or grams of anything sounds appealing, listen up. Carefully."
Sci/Tech,"RCN Inc., co-owner of Starpower Communications LLC, the Washington area television, telephone and Internet provider, filed a plan of reorganization yesterday that it said puts the company "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has offered yet another way for businesses to block the Automatic Update of Windows XP to the big-deal SP2 upgrade. The developer posted a copy-and-paste script to 
Sci/Tech,Hong Kong citizens famously told a survey last year they were too busy with work for relationships; now a new technology will enable them to go dating using their famous passion for mobile phones.
Sports,"  For a brief moment Monday night, the Olympic Stadium, sounded the chant so often heard when American #39;s take the field in international competition:  quot;USA    USA    USA."
Sports,Russian timber tycoon Boris Zingarevich #39;s company denied reports that he or his 23-year-old son was bidding for English Premier League club Everton.
World,Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is to come face to face with the misery of refugees in the Darfur region of Sudan. Mr Straw will fly from the Sudanese capital Khartoum to El Fasher in northern Darfur to visit the Abu Shouk refugee camp.
World,"Leadership failures at the highest levels contributed to an environment in which detainees were abused, a panel concluded."
Sports," Gary Sheffield hit a tiebreaking, two run homer in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees sent the fading Cleveland Indians to their eighth straight loss, 6 4 Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"Worries about how well SP2 will work with existing software, combined with concerns about possible security vulnerabilities, have led many corporates to hold back from installing the security update."
Sports,"Japan #39;s women wrestlers added four medals, including two golds, to lead the country to a record Olympic performance and be within one gold medal of its biggest haul of championships."
World,French police are investigating an arson-caused fire at a Jewish Social Center that might have killed dozens without the quick response of firefighters.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists find genetically-modified mice can run twice as far, in a development that could help human stamina."
Business,"JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:JSE:)(NYSE:GFI) welcomes today #39;s decision by the High Court of South Africa in respect of its ability to vote ordinary "
World, Several mortar bombs were heard landing in the southern Iraqi city of Najaf on Tuesday after Shi'ite rebels came under fierce U.S. bombardment overnight.
Sports," Rookie quarterback Phillip Rivers ended his lengthy holdout, signing a six year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Monday night."
World," Russia on Monday called the unveiling of a monument commemorating Estonians who fought in the German army during World War II a ""disgraceful act"" and urged NATO and the European Union to take notice."
Business,Oil cartel expected to call for tighter compliance with official quota levels at Cairo meeting. CAIRO (Reuters) - The OPEC oil cartel is unlikely to lower its official production ceiling when ministers meet 
World," In a movie mad country where people are shy about discussing sex, a Bollywood film maker hopes to shed some light on India's potentially disastrous HIV problem."
Business,"  Philippine President Arroyo vowed Tuesday the country will never default on its debt repayments, as she found herself embroiled in a public row with key economic advisers following her declaration that Manila was in a  quot;fiscal crisis quot;."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (AFP) - US officials on Monday accepted results of a referendum that failed to recall Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and called on the government and opposition to reconcile their differences."
Business,Google has one of the worst corporate governance of any company in the S amp;P 500 index according to a highly respected advisory group.
Sci/Tech,"REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.Wi-Fi access provider iPass Inc. has tightened its grip on the business traveler market with a newly announced partnership with Connexion by Boeing that will give iPass enterprise "
Sci/Tech,"Artificial Life, a brazen Hong King Company has invented a new (and I use the next term very loosely) game. For those men without a girl, and who have exhausted every other method of finding companionship, comes the Virtual Girlfriend."
Sports,"Noguchi tamed a grueling course and ran away with the gold medal in the women #39;s marathon at the Athens Olympics on Sunday. Noguchi, pulling away at the 25-kilometer mark, held off a late charge from Kenya #39;s "
Sports,"Ethiopia #39;s Meseret Defar pulled away from Kenya #39;s Isabella Ochichi in the final half-lap to win the Olympic 5,000 meters in 14 minutes, 45."
Sports,"A fund co-founded by Russian timber magnate Boris Zingarevich #39;s 23-year-old son is bidding for Premier League club Everton, the Moscow Times says."
Sports,"HEN Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz hit consecutive home runs Sunday night in Chicago to put the Red Sox ahead, there was dancing in the streets in Boston."
Sports,Kelly Holmes #39; lastminute gamble was rewarded with a glorious gold medal tonight as she stormed to the Olympic 800 metres title in Athens.
World,"Taiwan #39;s schools, businesses and financial markets are closed as typhoon Aere continues moving towards Taipei, the capital. Forecasters say Typhoon Aere is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers "
World,On Monday Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited Pakistan to discuss cooperation in the battle against al Qaeda before his October re-election bid.
World,"THERE have been three new deaths from bird flu in Vietnam, the World Health Organisation says, raising fears of a fresh outbreak of the disease in South East Asia."
World,Pakistan said Monday it has deployed hundreds of additional troops along the Afghan border to prevent militants from fleeing a major US military operation.
Sci/Tech,"Houston: After HR, Finance and Accounting and supply chain Management, large corporations and government agencies are turning to outside contractors for security."
World," Insisting that Tehran's nuclear program is peaceful, Iran's foreign minister reiterated Tuesday that Iran would retaliate to any Israeli strike against its nuclear facilities."
World," Typhoon Aere churned toward crowded northern Taiwan on Tuesday with 99 mph wind gusts, closing schools and financial markets and dumping heavy rains that threatened to trigger flash floods and landslides. Rough seas killed five fishermen in Taiwan and two children in Japan, officials said."
Sports,Virginia Tech quarterback Bryan Randall's experience on the Hokies basketball team featured the kind of leadership that the football team desperately needs this season.
Sports,"The last Black Coaches Association Football Classic, matching defending co-national champion Southern California and Virginia Tech on Saturday at FedEx Field, is sold out."
Sports,"Patrick Ramsey's last chance to win the starting quarterback job may be Friday in St. Louis, but head coach Joe Gibbs is not tipping his hand."
Sports,"The Stanley Cup must start to watch its weight. Due to restrictions on weight of luggage, the championship trophy went missing in baggage claim in Vancouver for a while on Sunday."
Sports,"Jeremy Bonderman strikes out a career-high 14 and pitches his first career shutout, leading the Tigers to a 7-0 victory over the White Sox."
Sports,"Ted Lilly strikes out a career-high 13 in a three-hit shutout, stopping Boston's six-game winning streak and leading the Blue Jays past Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox 3-0."
World," CAIRO -- Two outer walls are cracked and crumbling, the bathroom walls have fallen down in a heap of brick, the steps to the second floor wiggle like loose teeth. Groundwater seeps into a little courtyard to form an unwanted wading pool. The whole two-story structure sags in the middle, as if suspended from a rope attached to the buildings next door."
World,"The investigation also acknowledges that military intelligence soldiers kept multiple detainees off the record books and hid them from international humanitarian organizations, officials said."
Sports," As Bruce Springsteen #39;s  quot;Born in the USA quot; blared over the Olympic Stadium loudspeaker Monday night, three athletes in red, white and blue began a slow victory lap."
World,"A fresh diplomatic crisis loomed after US officials indicated they would not object to continued construction in Israeli West Bank settlements, and Palestinians warned such a policy shift would wreck Mideast peace efforts."
World,"by our Internet desk, 23 August 2004. Tension remains high in Bangladesh following Saturday #39;s grenade attack on a political rally addressed by the leader of the opposition Awami League, former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina Wajed."
World,Minister of Foreign Affairs Mark Chen () yesterday blamed the uneven levels of democratization in Singapore and Taiwan for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong #39;s () refusal on Sunday to support Taiwan if it provoked cross-strait conflict over 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft withdrew from a United Nations software standards group for commerce, citing ""business reasons."""
Sci/Tech,NBC is using technology that breaks down a dive into multiple still images and also superimposes one diver against the other as they perform the same dive.
Sci/Tech,"Linksys and Netgear, providers of home networking equipment, are expected to announce that they are entering the business of making gear used to place telephone calls over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,Musicland is trying to embrace the Internet and emulate the atmosphere of retail chains like Starbucks.
Business," Asian stocks edged down on Tuesday as a reduced sales forecast by the world's biggest retailer, Wal Mart, stoked concerns of slower economic growth and offset relief from lower oil prices."
Sports, Roger Clemens pitched seven strong  innings to earn his 13th victory of the season and 323rd of his  career as the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8 4  in the National League Monday.
Sports,Aaron Heilman's start was over by the fourth inning on Monday night as the San Diego Padres rattled him and then rolled to a victory at Shea Stadium.
Sci/Tech,"The message was, characteristically, all-Oracle: Consolidate, ditch the special-purpose data warehouses, and move to a version of Oracle Corp."
Business,Older investors are facing tough economic realities as a result of the disappointing United States stock market this year.
Business,"Taiwan is seeking to dominate the world's orchid industry, and its government plans to bring heavy public spending into the effort."
Business,The US Airways Group will look to the leaders of the pilots' union to accept the airline's demand for \$295 million in pay and benefit cuts.
Business,"The United States Chamber of Commerce plans to spend roughly \$10 million attacking trial lawyers, including Senator John Edwards, with television and mail advertisements."
Business,"Federal Express raised its earnings forecast, citing strong demand for its international express, ground and less-than-truckload services."
Business,"China's consumer price index crept up by 0.9 percent in July compared with a year earlier, ending 68 consecutive months of decline."
Sports, Roger Clemens won for the first time in almost a month  #151; the 323rd victory of his career  #151; and Carlos Beltran hit a three run homer to lead the Houston Astros over the Philadelphia Phillies 8 4 Monday night.
Sci/Tech," The world's chip factories operated at their fastest rate in almost four years in the April June period, boosted by demand for chips for cellphones and digital appliances such as flat panel TVs, an industry group said on Tuesday."
Business,"One of the tongue-in-cheek rules that we column-writers have is,  quot;Often wrong, never in doubt. quot; Take a stand, don #39;t duck and weave too much."
Business,"HBOS has yet to enter the bidding for Abbey National, yet it is already fighting its corner as if in the full intensity of battle."
Business,"Toys  quot;R quot; Us Inc., the world #39;s largest toy-store chain, posted a second-quarter profit because of a tax gain. Sales dropped at the company, which said this month that it is considering leaving the toy business."
Business,"Pilots at US Airways blamed the company for a breakdown in concession negotiations over the weekend, as time runs down on efforts to avoid a second bankruptcy filing in two years."
Sci/Tech,"inksys and Netgear, two competing providers of home networking equipment, plan to announce today that they are entering the business of making equipment used to place telephone calls over the Internet, according to industry executives."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the 
Sci/Tech," Northrop Grumman #39;s Information Technology unit, based in Herndon, won a 10-year, \$408 million contract from the Army for planning and support of war-fighter exercise training that the company said simulates command and control decision-making under "
Sports,"Team USA concluded its domination at the Olympics by defeating Australia 5-1 at Helliniko Stadium on Monday, giving coach Mike Candrea a gold medal five weeks after his wife, Sue, died of a brain aneurysm."
Sports,"To the list of things intrinsically American -o jazz and baseball, apple pie and muscle cars  -dly add the quarter mile. The 400 meters is run internationally, but "
Sports,Roger Clemens pitched seven strong innings to earn his 13th victory of the season and 323rd of his career as the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 in the National League Monday.
World,Taiwan #39;s financial markets and most businesses in the capital Taipei are closed for the day as Typhoon Aere approaches with torrential rain and winds of up to 165 kilometers (102 miles) an hour.
World,Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to increase cooperation against Islamic militants operating along their border. The agreement was reached at talks in Islamabad between Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and Afghanistan #39;s President Hamid Karzai.
World,"PEOPLE in Los Angeles were left terrified that they were about to be hit by a monster storm. The California governor #39;s Office of Emergency Services mistakenly issued a tornado alert for LA on Saturday, and "
Business,"ith time running out and its future on the line, the US Airways Group will look to the leaders of the pilots #39; union to do tomorrow what the union #39;s negotiators refused to do over the weekend "
Business,"CARROLLTON, Texas -- Accor North America has reached an agreement with T-Mobile USA Inc. to install wireless Internet access throughout all of its Red Roof Inns over the next year, officials said."
Sci/Tech,Vonage teams with Wi-Fi equipment maker Linksys on voice over Internet Protocol.
Business,"HBOS has been granted access to sensitive financial information about Abbey National, indicating the seriousness of the UK bank #39;s intentions towards its rival."
Business,"Crude oil futures fell for a third day as Iraq, the sixth-largest supplier to the US, increased shipments to tankers for the first time in two weeks."
Business,"Manila - The Philippines was in the midst of a fiscal crisis and the public should be prepared to make sacrifices, President Gloria Arroyo said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Altering a single gene can turn ordinary mice into marathon racers that can run for hours and eat huge amounts of food without getting fat, researchers say."
Sports,"When Australia scored a token run in the fifth inning of the gold medal game Monday at the Olympic Softball Stadium, it was the first scored here against the US - in the ninth and final game "
Business,"New overtime regulations for white-collar workers went into effect Monday with little hoopla at offices in the Valley. But in Washington, DC, several hundred union members protested the Fair Labor Standards "
Business,Yahoo lost its challenge of a French ban on the online sale of Nazi paraphernalia in a technical ruling Monday that kept alive the core issues of Internet free speech 
Business,A vindictive software programmer upset about his cancelled contract snuck into Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. #39;s computer system and zapped out e-commerce coding he and others 
Sci/Tech,"A Hong Kong company develops a  quot;virtual girlfriend quot; for new cell phones with video capability. Artificial Life, Inc. #39;s electronic love interest will appear as an animated figure on a telephone screen."
Sports,"Justin Gatlin shoveled the snow off his track in North Carolina, braving the cold to keep practicing, keep working, keep chasing Olympic gold."
Business," U.S. oil prices slid below  #36;46 on Tuesday, marking the third successive session of falls as Iraqi exports returned to near normal, although supply uncertainties kept the market close to historic levels."
Sports, Carlos Zambrano took a no hit bid into the seventh inning and struck out nine to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers 8 3 Monday night.
World," PANGNIRTUNG, Nunavut (CP)   Bad weather forced helicopters and ground searchers to call off efforts Monday night to locate two soldiers missing in the rugged, mountainous tundra of Baffin Island."
World," A loud blast was heard in the Iraqi  capital Baghdad on Tuesday and could have been caused by a car  bomb, a police source said."
Sports,"The Kansas City Chiefs tuned up their high-octane offense and ran over the St. Louis Rams, 24-7, on Monday night."
Business,"  Toys  quot;R quot; Us said Monday it made money in the fiscal second quarter, in contrast to the prior year #39;s loss, thanks in part to a  $200 million income tax reversal."
Business,"High oil prices are slowing the economy, two members of the Federal Reserve warned yesterday. There #39;s going to be a little bit of a slowdown effect, #39; #39; admitted Fed board member Ben Bernanke."
Sports,"This gold medal comes with a broken heart. This victory - as dominant as the Olympic Games have seen in years from any sport, any team, any nation - comes with a searing sense of loss."
Sports,"  In winning the gold medal in the 400 meters and leading the United States to its first sweep in an Olympic track and field event since 1988, Jeremy Wariner did something else of great significance."
Sports,"  While the men #39;s 400 meters received most of the attention from the American media Monday night, the best race on the program was the women #39;s 800."
Sports,THE US Olympic Committee will consider supporting South Korea #39;s bid to claim a duplicate gold medal for one of its gymnasts to make up for the scoring error which gave American Paul Hamm the all-around title.
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis Rams starting cornerback Travis Fisher suffered a broken arm during the first half of the team #39;s 24-7 preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Monday night."
Business,"Crude oil futures fell for a third day as Iraq, the sixth-largest supplier to the US, increased shipments to tankers for the first time in two weeks."
Business,"CHICAGO _ Google Inc. #39;s initial public offering may have captured investors #39; fancy, but a leading proxy voting advisory service says its corporate governance leaves a lot to be desired."
Sports,It #39;s better late than never for Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers - who finally reached terms Monday night on a six-year contract believed to be worth \$50.
Sports,Ted Lilly struck out a career-high 13 batters to help hosts Toronto Blue Jays blank the Boston Red Sox 3-0. Lilly #39;s performance was a club record for most strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher and helped end 
World,"Today #39;s mixed bag of a press review covers, among other topics, the acquittal of a terror suspect by a German court, the Russian shot-putter stripped of her gold medal in Athens and a Georgian disco."
Sci/Tech, RealNetworks Inc. will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long term customers.
World," A car bomb targeting Iraq's education  minister exploded in Baghdad early on Tuesday, killing two  people and wounding three others, a bodyguard and witnesses at  the scene said."
World,"A car bomb goes off in the south of Baghdad, killing two people, in an apparent attack on a minister."
Business,"Craig A. Young, an African-American human resources manager, says that in 22 years at Eastman Kodak he has never faced discrimination."
Business,"A noticeable trend this fall is the full-fledged arrival of round-toed, high-heeled shoes like the ones Ginger Rogers wore when she danced with Fred Astaire - only higher."
Business,"The Philippines is able to service its debt, the government said Tuesday, as officials scrambled to reassure jittery investors a day after the president rattled the markets by saying the country was in the throes of a fiscal crisis."
Business,"  Talks between US Airways Group and the union representing pilots have broken down, the Air Line Pilots Association said Monday."
Business,INVESTORS stocked up on Woolworths shares today on renewed faith that the supermarket leader could withstand heavy competition from rival Coles Myer.
Business,"Toys R Us Inc. swung to a profit in its second fiscal quarter from a loss a year ago, buoyed by a reversal of \$200 million in income tax reserves."
Business,"  Technology shares closed mostly higher Monday, with semiconductor related stocks extending the gains made last week as Artisan Components soared on word that UK based ARM Holdings agreed to buy the chip design company."
Business,"The Seattle Times said a business columnist and associate editor, Stephen H. Dunphy, had resigned after admitting he plagiarized the work of others."
Business," Retail stocks fell Monday after Wal Mart cut its August sales forecast, casting a pall over expectations for consumer spending during the back to school season."
Sci/Tech,  Cisco Systems agreed Monday to acquire closely held Internet protocol service provider P Cube for  $200 million in cash and options.
World,"US soldier Staff Sgt. Ivan Frederick will plead guilty at a pretrial hearing to one or two of the charges against him arising from the abuse of detainees at Iraq #39;s Abu Ghraib prison, military sources say."
World,"BEIJING : China Tuesday insisted that although a highly lethal strain of the bird flu virus had been found in pigs, it did not constitute an epidemic."
Sports,crowned Olympic 800m champion Kelly Holmes sets her sights on a historic Olympic double.
Business,"World oil prices skidded on Monday as Iraq pumped oil through its southern pipelines and Russia vowed to step up exports, but analysts said the days of high prices were not yet over."
Business,Investors who got in on the ground floor of Google Inc. #39;s public stock offering might be tempted to pop some champagne corks right about now.
Business,"As the nation #39;s new overtime regulations take effect, metro Detroit companies are looking at their overtime policies to make sure they comply, while some employers have determined that most of their employees won #39;t be affected."
Business,"Rising oil prices will weigh on US economic growth but the increases seen so far will not derail the expansion, Federal Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said on Monday."
Business,RealNetworks Inc. will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long-term customers.
Sci/Tech,Vonage and Linksys are teaming up to make voice over Internet Protocol service available through Wi-Fi equipment made by Linksys. Vonage will announce the Linksys partnership Tuesday.
Sports," Gold, silver and bronze are the only colors that should matter in these Olympics, but too many see the world in black and white."
Sports,"AUSTRALIAN rower Sally Robbins and British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe can take comfort from the philosophy of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics."
Sports,"ATHENS : Yao Ming scored 27 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead China past world champion Serbia and Montenegro 67-66 here, advancing China into the Olympic men #39;s basketball quarter-finals."
Sports,"WHILE ONE-HALF of ten- nis #39;s greatest rivalry has retired (Pete Sampras), the other half is still going strong. Andre Agassi and the rest of his professional tennis crew rolled into Washington, DC, this past week for the annual Legg Mason Tennis Classic."
Sports,"The Olympic beach volleyball venue is out in the coastal village of Faliro, on the far end of the green line of the metro station, far from central Athens and the Olympic Stadium."
Sports,"  Jermaine Dye hit a tying two run single in the sixth and Adam Melhuse followed with a go ahead single, leading the Oakland Athletics over former teammate Miguel Tejada and the Baltimore Orioles 4 3 on Monday night."
World,"Financiers in Europe and Africa were behind a plot to overthrow the government of Africa #39;s No. 3 oil producer, an accused ringleader testified Monday at the "
Sports," Jermaine Dye hit a tying two run single in the sixth and Adam Melhuse followed with a go ahead single, leading the Oakland Athletics over former teammate Miguel Tejada and the Baltimore Orioles 4 3 on Monday night."
Sci/Tech, Internet phone service Vonage on Tuesday said it has struck a deal with Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O) to sell Vonage ready equipment at hundreds of retail stores in a bid to boost new subscriptions.
Business,"A recovery in the world's largest economy is likely to continue, despite oil prices surging to record levels, US Federal Reserve officials say."
Business,"Former US President Jimmy Carter said an election that defeated an effort to recall Venezuela President Hugo Chavez was free and fair, #39; #39; according to a letter published in the Wall Street Journal."
Business,  RealNetworks Inc. will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long term customers.
Business,"The only person known to have survived an unprotected plunge over Niagara Falls has returned to the scene of his stunt. Kirk Jones, 40, went over the 167-foot Horse Shoe Falls on Oct. 20, 2003."
Sci/Tech,"Internet phone service Vonage on Tuesday said it has struck a deal with Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to sell Vonage-ready equipment at hundreds of retail stores in a bid to boost new subscriptions."
Sci/Tech, quot;Who Wants to Be a Millionaire quot; will soon be the only syndicated TV series to add a real-time interactive element during production tapings.
Sports,  The Oakland Athletics made sure that Miguel Tejada  #39;s return was an unhappy one. Oakland rallied for three runs in the sixth inning and Tim Hudson allowed one earned run in 
Sports,"Scott Kazmir won his major league debut with five impressive innings, and Jose Cruz Jr. hit a three-run homer to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays past the Seattle Mariners 9-0 Monday night."
World,"groups, but the two sides agreed to study an agenda drawn up by the African Union (AU) for the peace talks. The Sudanese authorities has come to make its case that it is along the way towards implementing "
Business, Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. on Monday said it finalized a deal to sell 18 of its stores to Home Depot Inc. for  $271 million.
Sci/Tech,"Ordinary mice can be turned into marathon racers that run for hours and eat huge amounts of food without getting fat by altering a single gene, according to US and Korean scientists."
Sci/Tech," quot;We offer a world-class opposing force for these battlefield exercises that enhances training realism, quot; said Gregg Donley, president of the IT sector #39;s technical service business unit at Northrop Grumman."
Sci/Tech,Scientists of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration say its spacecraft Mars Odyssey will prolong its stay in space until at least September 2006.
Sports,"To the rest of the world, they were the  quot;In Your Dreams quot; Team. But for their coach, Mike Candrea, it was about another dream."
Sports, Ted Lilly threw a three hit shutout with a career high 13 strikeouts to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox at SkyDome.
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba -- The first Guantanamo detainees to be arraigned on terrorism charges are an alleged Al Qaeda accountant, a poet accused of crafting terrorist propaganda, a man accused of being a driver for Osama bin Laden and an "
World,"President Pervez Musharraf and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai tonight vowed to enhance their capability to fight terrorism, while Musharraf assured the Afghan leader that Pakistan would not allow its territory to be used by Taliban to destabilise "
World, Iraqi environment minister Mishkat Moumin said she survived a suicide car bomb attack in Baghdad on Tuesday that killed four of her bodyguards.
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai abruptly canceled a speech to a state run think tank in Pakistan on Tuesday, but officials denied security was a reason."
World," Jermaine Dye hit a tying two run single in the sixth and Adam Melhuse followed with a go ahead single, leading the Oakland Athletics over former teammate Miguel Tejada and the Baltimore Orioles 4 3 on Monday night..."
World, Jerremy Wariner is just 20 years old. He just led a U.S...
Sports,Kelly Holmes was due back in the Olympic stadium this evening less than 24 hours after becoming the first British woman to win gold in the 800metres for 40 years.
Sports,"s captain of the United States Ryder Cup team, Hal Sutton will be more dictator than diplomat. Europe has won six of the last nine Ryder Cups heading into the biennial competition next month (Sept."
World,Shops and schools were closed across Bangladesh on Tuesday after the country #39;s main opposition party called a general strike to protest a weekend grenade attack that killed 20 people and wounded more than 300.
Business," Philippine President Gloria Arroyo vowed the country will never default on its debt repayments, as she found herself embroiled in a public row with key economic advisers following her declaration that Manila was in a ""fiscal crisis""."
World," The government is committed to economic growth of 7 8 percent each year over the next decade on the back higher industrial and agricultural growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday."
World," A suicide car bomb attack targeting  Iraq's environment minister killed four of her bodyguards on  Tuesday, while a separate blast near the education minister's  convoy killed one bodyguard, police and government officials  said."
World," Militant Muslim preacher Abu Bakar Bashir is set to face charges of involvement in terror crimes, including last year's bombing of a luxury hotel in the Indonesian capital, police said on Tuesday."
World, LONDON (AP)   Thousands of British Airways passengers have been stranded by cancelled flights and lengthy delays at Heathrow Airport because of staff shortages and technical problems at the airline.
World, A 21 year old Muslim woman is a proving a trailblazer in more ways than one as she takes part in an ambitious drive to bring the Internet to a conservative part of southern India.
World," When a Republican funded group of Vietnam veterans sought to run a blistering television ad accusing John Kerry of lying about his decorated war record, Democrats quickly fired off a letter to broadcasters imploring them not to air the ""inflammatory, outrageous lie."""
Business," The dollar rose to its highest level  against the euro in two and a half weeks on Tuesday, extending  the previous day's gains before pulling back as investors grew  skittish ahead of U.S. economic data."
Business,"ZURICH Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank by assets after UBS, said on Tuesday that it would integrate its investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston with its private bank and that it would sell shares in its insurance arm, Winterthur."
World,"Indonesian militant Idris is jailed for a hotel bombing in Jakarta, but cleared of the Bali attacks because of a new law."
Sports,Britain's Dean Macey slips to seventh after Tuesday's first event of the decathlon.
Business,The Philippine presidential palace vowed Tuesday there would be no default on debt payments although President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo admitted the country was in the midst of a  quot;fiscal crisis.
Business,"Crude oil futures rose in New York, after falling from a record on Friday, as fighting in Iraq #39;s holy city of Najaf damped expectations the country would restore oil exports to full capacity."
Business,SYDNEY : Shares in Australian brewer and winemaker Foster #39;s fell sharply in early trade amid disappointment over the poor performance of its US wine operations after the group reported year-to-June results.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers on Monday unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the  quot;genetic doping quot; of elite athletes a small step closer to reality."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft finished a major update to Windows XP earlier this month, with much fanfare and many promises that it will make the operating system more secure."
Sci/Tech,"After human resources, finance and accounting and supply chain management, large corporations and government agencies are turning to outside contractors for security."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has cut the prices on a range of Pentium 4 processors by 35 percent, but maintains that the price moves do not reflect efforts to reduce inventory and are part of its normal business."
Sci/Tech,"By Michael Lasalandra, Globe Correspondent  August 24, 2004. Brynna Mathews began having intestinal problems in her early 20s. The onset was gradual, but eventually the bloating, cramping, intestinal pain "
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems this week said it had co-developed with Microsoft an application that helps small and medium-sized businesses connect Microsoft #39;s customer relation management 
Sports,The  quot;Win One for Mia and the Gang quot; speech US women #39;s soccer coach April Heinrichs delivered before Monday #39;s Olympic semifinal match got the job done.
Sports,"Yao Ming led China to one of the biggest upsets in men #39;s Olympic basketball on Tuesday, netting 27 points as his team beat Serbia and Montenegro 67-66 to knock the world champions out of the tournament."
World,"By John Deane, Chief Political Correspondent, PA News, in Darfur. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrived in the violence-plagued Darfur region of Sudan today to experience at first hand the plight of refugees driven from their homes by marauding militiamen."
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai abruptly canceled a speech to a state-run think tank in Pakistan on Tuesday, but officials denied security was a reason."
World,"A roadside bomb aimed at the Iraqi education ministers convoy exploded in western Baghdad today, killing one person and injuring two others, police said."
World,Carmaker Volkswagen could become the next venue for strikes after personnel chief Peter Hartz called for a two-year wage freeze Monday.
Business,Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano says the referral of any competing offer for Abbey National to regulators need not mean Santander would pull out of the fray.
Sci/Tech, quot;Application and subscriber-aware technology solutions like P-Cube #39;s provide the ability to differentiate and control new content-based data services.
Sports,The losing team made the news Monday in Olympic softball #39;s gold medal game. It scored a run. With Crystl Bustos hitting two shots that would have dented the outfield fence had 
Sports,"In just under 45 seconds, three largely unknown Americans brought respect back to the United States in the 400 meters, dominating exactly as expected."
World,"A suicide car bomb attack targeting Iraq #39;s environment minister killed four of her bodyguards on Tuesday, while a separate blast near the education minister #39;s convoy killed one bodyguard, police and government officials said."
Sci/Tech,NASA is becoming increasingly optimistic that the failing Hubble Space Telescope can be revived and rejuvenated at the hands of a robot rescuer.
Sci/Tech,"The effectiveness of soy in relieving the symptoms of menopause, or in improving health in any way, is unproven."
Sci/Tech,"For years, geologists and devoted amateurs have lobbied for a regional trail dedicated to ice-age floods. At last, their efforts may pay off."
Sci/Tech,"While the pediatrician worried that Beth might have a childhood muscular disorder, a grandmother made a diagnosis."
Business,"AT amp;T Wireless and AT amp;T Corp. have resolved a dispute over branding and reached a new agreement ahead of Cingular Wireless #39; planned purchase of AT amp;T Wireless, the three companies said Monday."
Business,"Because of its lax oversight, the state overpaid cities and towns by as much as \$20.5 million for school construction and renovation projects that came "
Sports, Bulgaria #39;s Milen Dobrev lived up to his top seeding and took the gold medal in the 207 pound (94 kg) division of the Olympic weightlifting tournament.
Sports,"The San Diego Chargers and rookie quarterback Philip Rivers agreed to terms on a six-year contract, ending the first-round draft pick #39;s three-week holdout."
Business," Adelphia Communications Corp. (ADELQ.PK) asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to order its founding Rigas family to pay back  #36;3.23 billion it says the family owes the company, court papers show."
Business," Adelphia Communications Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADELQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADELQ.PK</A> asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to order its founding  Rigas family to pay back  $3.23 billion it says the family owes  the company, court papers show."
Business,"A disappointing sales forecast from Wal-Mart sent stocks mostly lower yesterday as investors worried that oil prices, which stabilized after last week #39;s highs, would curb "
Business,  The restoring of oil exports from Iraq helped keep prices steady in Asia Tuesday but concerns over supply stability continues to keep the market near historic highs.
Business,"TOM HARKIN. To understand what the Bush administration is really up to, it pays to watch what it does, not what it says. Monday, as the new Bush rule governing eligibility for overtime pay went into "
Business,"The cash rebates and financing deals that Detroit #39;s three automakers have used to drive business in recent years are diminishing the value of their vehicles in consumers #39; eyes, a quarterly survey of customer satisfaction indicates."
Business,"  An Ontario court approved Air Canada #39;s restructuring plan yesterday, while one of Canada #39;s major banks sold off its debt in the airline."
Business,"Adelphia Communications Corp. (ADELQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) asked a US bankruptcy court to order its founding Rigas family to pay back \$3."
Sci/Tech,"Swiss drug maker Novartis Pharma AG said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration approved another use for the company #39;s Zelnorm irritable bowel drug, clearing Novartis to market the medicine as a treatment for chronic constipation in male and female "
Sci/Tech," quot;Gateway #39;s newly-established relationship with Micro Center is a very exciting one, quot; said Bob Davidson, senior vice president of retail at Gateway."
Sci/Tech,"On Aug. 9, 2001, President Bush announced he would fund research only on those stem-cell lines taken from human embryos before that date."
Sports,"For 10 minutes, the crowd booed and whistled. American Paul Hamm waited to start. A week #39;s worth of controversy in gymnastics boiled over into the crowd last night during an evening in which "
Sports,Newly crowned men #39;s table tennis champion Ryu Seung Min never expected he became the man who created history at the Olympic Games.
World,"Israel yesterday announced plans for 500 new housing units in the West Bank, just days after announcing plans to build another 1,000."
Sports,"President Bush has joined the list of those who would bend the Olympics to political ends. You might wonder at the company he keeps, since the list includes Jimmy Carter."
Sports,"The last the Red Sox had seen of Ted Lilly, he was serving up tape-measure home runs and hitting Sox sluggers with pitches in a Blue Jay loss at Fenway Park."
Sports,"It wasn #39;t easy for Misty May to look across the net at Holly McPeak, who teamed with her for a fifth-place finish at the 2000 Sydney Games."
Sports,Gary Sheffield hit another clutch homer and Derek Jeter learned his elbow is just bruised. Not a bad night for the struggling New York Yankees.
World,"French is one of the common languages spoken around the sparkling blue pool at the David Intercontinental in Tel Aviv, along the sandy beaches of Netanya and Eilat and the hotel lobbies of Jerusalem this summer."
World,"Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf #39;s Old City on Sunday in a fierce battle between US forces and Shiite militants, as negotiations dragged on for the handover "
World," Britain might currently be struggling for Olympic medals in Athens, but if drinking to excess were a competitive sport, there seems little doubt its nationals could beat all comers."
Sci/Tech, Those that know what they're talking about see EII as extending the data warehouse    not replacing it.
Sports,"  The coach of the United States softball team had a dream the other night. As Mike Candrea explained yesterday, it has been hard enough sleeping for the last month, let alone dreaming. The dream had nothing to do with these Olympics    and everything to do with these Olympics."
Sports,"  Over time, Cal Eldred has learned to embrace the bullpen. The righthander came to the St. Louis Cardinals in the spring of 2003 looking to compete for a spot in the rotation. Before undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery, he had been a productive starter for the Brewers, and won 10 games for the White Sox in 2000."
Business,"Profits at Foster's, Australia's biggest wine and beer company, tumble after a wine glut in the US led to lower prices."
Sports,"  Last week of August, the playoff race is heating up, and a Red Sox player's thoughts turn to . . . football? In some ways, these guys are no different from the typical sports fan on the cusp of an NFL season. Sure, they're focused on the business at hand, winning a spot in their own postseason tournament ..."
Sports,  Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra missed yesterday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers because of a strained left wrist and his status is day to day.
Business,"Jerome Schneider, the nation's most prominent seller of offshore banks in tax evasion schemes, said the Justice Department and the I.R.S. broke a promise to ask that he spend no time behind bars in return for his cooperation."
Sports,"  The powerful Red Sox offense, which last week had the Nation checking Yankee box scores for the first time in weeks, was rendered all but powerless last night by the artistry of Blue Jays lefthander Ted Lilly."
Sports,"  Doc Halladay and Justin Miller were waiting in the dugout tunnel for fellow Toronto pitcher Ted Lilly to finish his postgame TV interviews last night.  quot;They said to him, Hey, Hollywood, you can smile now,'  quot; said Gil Patterson, the Blue Jays pitching coach.  quot;He said, Don't worry, I'm smiling on the inside.'  quot;"
Sports,"Rookie quarterback Philip Rivers ended his lengthy holdout, agreeing to terms on a six-year contract with the San Diego Chargers last night."
Sports,"Last week's international soccer schedule produced the usual club-vs.-country conflicts, inconvenience, and some surprising but deceptive results. Three of the great star players of the 1980s and '90s made their coaching debuts: Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) won, and Hristo Stoitchkov (Bulgaria) and Marco van Basten (the Netherlands) tied. Marcello Lippi lost in his first game as Italy's coach, a 2-0 decision ..."
Sports,"Boston College football coach Tom O'Brien cast his die yesterday by selecting senior Paul Peterson as the starting quarterback for the Eagles' swan song season in the Big East, one that could have huge implications before their departure to the Atlantic Coast Conference next July."
Business,"RCN Corp. , the upstart telecommunications provider that has sought to battle giants like Comcast Corp. and Verizon Communications Inc. in Greater Boston and other markets, unveiled plans yesterday to exit bankruptcy protection by December and shed more than two-thirds of its \$1.8 billion debt load."
Business,"Like a runner who slows down before the finish line, the US economy may be losing momentum as it approaches the November election."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. chairman Chad Gifford has sold about \$17 million worth of stock in the bank and used the proceeds to buy even more stock in the North Carolina company, executives said."
Business,"Amid reports yesterday of sluggish back-to-school sales from the nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , analysts maintained forecasts for a decent retail season."
World,Cameroon's Francoise Mbango Etone pips Greece's Hrysopiyi Devetzi to triple jump gold.
Business,"NASA released this image of an exploded star to celebrate the fifth birthday of a little known, but extremely important space telescope, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Chandra, designed to examine high-energy areas of the universe, has taken the most detailed picture ever of the remains of an exploded star, revealing a far more complex event than astronomers first believed. Cassiopeia ..."
Business,"  Cargo operations at the nation's largest port complex will be extended to nights and weekends in an effort to reduce traffic jams and air pollution, terminal operators said yesterday."
Business,"Oil futures fell yesterday after Iraq, the sixth-largest supplier to the United States, boosted shipments to tankers to normal rates for the first time in two weeks."
Business," Rising oil prices will weigh on economic growth, but the increases so far will not derail the expansion and need not fuel troubling inflation, Federal Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said yesterday."
Business,  Beleaguered Russian oil company Yukos said yesterday that it had reduced its crude output forecast for the year as bailiffs continued to collect cash against the company's crushing back taxes bill from its frozen bank accounts.
Business,"  El Paso Corp. , the nation's largest natural gas pipeline company, said yesterday it will write down the value of its oil and gas properties by  $2.67 billion and reduce the value of its shareholder equity by  $1 billion to reflect accounting revisions for natural gas hedges."
Business,"  Americans paid their credit card bills on time at a record high level in June, sending credit card delinquencies to their lowest level in four years, Moody's Investors Service said yesterday."
Business,"  US Airways Group Inc. and its pilots union broke off talks on reduced pay and benefits the airline is seeking to avoid a bankruptcy filing, with the union agreeing to take the latest company proposal to its leaders this week."
Business,  The corporate oversight board created amid the accounting scandals is encouraging people to come forward with information by making it easier for company employees and others to report tips and complaints.
Business,"  The Illinois governor's ambitious plan to help that state's residents buy prescription drugs from Britain also may permit drug imports from Europe's developing nations, the Food and Drug Administration fears."
Business,  RealNetworks Inc. will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long term customers.
Business,"  Interest rates on short term Treasury securities rose in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 1.515 percent, up from 1.470 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 1.750 percent, up from 1.725 percent."
Business,"Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian must face a DaimlerChrysler AG shareholder's claims that the businessman wrongfully sold shares in the automaker after obtaining insider information, a judge ruled."
World,"FURAWIYAH, Sudan -- Rummaging through the ashy debris of this abandoned village in a dingy gray suit, Moussa Safi is like a ghost in a ghost town."
World,"  Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat appears to have faced down the biggest challenge to his leadership in years without giving ground on demands to overhaul his administration, while Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel struggles to chart a new political course amid rising dissent in his party, officials and analysts say."
World,"  The Sudanese government faced intense Western and African Union pressure to accept additional observers and soldiers in the Darfur region, as Foreign Secretary Jack Straw of Britain flew to Sudan yesterday to urge the country to do more to disarm marauding militias."
World,"  Three Americans accused of torturing prisoners at a private jail played videos at their trial yesterday showing a top Afghan official pledging his full support to the alleged vigilantes, then sending his security force on a raid with them."
World,"  An Army reservist charged with abusing Iraqi detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison said yesterday he will plead guilty to some offenses, acknowledging he broke the law and saying he accepts responsibility for his actions."
World,"  A Saudi judge postponed the trial of three advocates seeking democratic overhauls yesterday after their supporters, in a rare show of public dissent, demonstrated for access and then protested loudly once allowed into court."
Business,Beleaguered Russian oil company Yukos said yesterday that it had reduced its crude output forecast for the year as bailiffs continued to collect cash against 
Business,Hundreds of workers rallied on the steps of the Labor Department yesterday to protest the implementation of new rules they say 
Business,"RCN Corp., the upstart telecommunications provider that has sought to battle giants like Comcast Corp. and Verizon Communications Inc."
Business,A business columnist at the Seattle Times in the United States has resigned after admitting he copied the work of other journalists.
Business,RealNetworks Inc. will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long-term customers.
Sci/Tech,The Red Roof Inn hotel and motel chain plans to offer high-speed wireless Internet service in all rooms and public areas at its 359 US locations in coming months.
Sports,Doc Halladay and Justin Miller were waiting in the dugout tunnel for fellow Toronto pitcher Ted Lilly to finish his postgame TV interviews last night.
Sports,"With a slew of reporters from New York at Monday #39;s game to watch former Mets prospect Scott Kazmir make his pitching debut with the Rays, the questions about Piniella someday going to the Mets could not help but surface."
World,"With fighting raging, Shiite Muslims loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr appeared yesterday to renew their interest in a negotiated end to the siege of one of Islam #39;s holiest shrines."
World," Insurgents attacked a truck and an ambulance taking aid to the besieged Iraqi city of Najaf on Tuesday, killing two people and setting the vehicles on fire, a Reuters witness said."
World, British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrived in Sudan's violence plagued western region of Darfur to see the plight of refugees driven from their homes by state sponsored militias.
Business,"Whisky distiller Glenmorangie said today it was in talks with a number of potential suitors about a takeover. The firm, one of the largest remaining independent companies "
Business,"Swatch Group AG, the world #39;s largest watchmaker, said first-half profit advanced 17 percent as a recovery in US and Asian spending on luxury goods boosted demand for brands including Omega and Breguet."
Sci/Tech,Genetically engineered mice developed by Salk Institute and UCSD scientists in separate studies have greater performance abilities when running and swimming.
Sci/Tech,"A new computer virus, which is capable of switching on webcams, allowing the author to peep into people #39;s lives, is doing the rounds."
Sports," It #39;s a quirky statistic, one that makes you do a double take until you check the record books. In the last 40 years only one White American, Dave Wottle, had won an Olympic gold medal in an event on the track."
Sports,"Yet Lisa Fernandez desperately longed to give up her gold-medal moment to US softball coach Mike Candrea.  quot;He truly deserved to be on that podium, quot; said Fernandez, the winning pitcher for the United States "
Sports,Kelly Holmes was due back in the Olympic stadium on Tuesday evening less than 24 hours after becoming the first British woman to win gold in the 800metres for 40 years.
Sports,In the sixth game of the mens singles table tennis final Ryu Seung-min earned his second gold-medal point at 10-9. The 22-year-old had already missed out on his first chance in the fifth 
Sports,The Cobh athlete recorded a time of 16 minutes and 20.90 seconds - over one and half minutes slower than her run in Australia - to finish in 14th position.
Sports,"Ted Lilly thoroughly enjoyed ending Boston #39;s six-game winning streak with a record performance. Lilly struck out a career-high 13 in a three-hitter, pitching the Blue Jays past Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox 3-0 Monday night."
Sports,"Gary Sheffield hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Yankees sent the fading Indians to their eighth straight loss, 6-4, last night in Cleveland."
Sports,"Moises Alou went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two doubles for Chicago, which has won five of six. Every starter for the Cubs had at least one hit."
Sports,"Johan Santana has 200 strikeouts, the most for a Twins pitcher since Bert Blyleven #39;s 215 in 1986. Mike Jackson of the White Sox made his 1,002d appearance, tying Goose Gossage for eighth on the career list."
World,"MANNHEIM, GermanyThe highest-ranking reservist in the US Army, charged with abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison, said yesterday he will plead guilty to some offences, acknowledging he broke the law and saying he accepts responsibility for his "
World,"ELEANOR HALL: After close to three years in US detention, Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee, David Hicks, will shortly be reunited with his father, Terry, whos on his way to Cuba to attend his son #39;s trial before a US military commission."
Business," Shares in Daiei rallied, backed by a report that the world's biggest retailer Wal Mart Stores is ready to rescue the ailing supermarket chain without the help of a Japanese government backed body."
Sci/Tech,Members of the leading British Four-Kings clan are moving to Korea to live the life of pro gamers.
Sci/Tech,Federal agencies have new hints to guide them to green ovals in the e-government column on their quarterly Office of Management and Budget scorecards.
Sports,Angry fans stopped the final of the men #39;s gymnastics high bar for 10 minutes as they booed judges for a poor score that destroyed Russian Alexei Nemov #39;s chance of a 13th Olympic medal.
Business,The Spanish bank bidding to buy Abbey National insisted today that a rival offer from UK group HBOS would not necessarily derail its interest.
Business,"A discussion of Venezuela #39;s political crisis should not begin or end with a cautionary parable about Herbert Mathews, but his image is hard to shake."
Business, Australian drinks company Foster #39;s Group Ltd. (FGL.AU) said Tuesday that annual net profit rose 73 as gains from the sale of its local pub assets 
Business,"Okay, no more excuses. Don #39;t even try telling your boss that your report is late because you couldn #39;t find an Internet connection."
Business,"Industry talk over the potential sale of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer might have subsided in recent weeks. But despite summer vacation season, Time Warner Inc."
Sports,"No preening or chest bumping. No backward baseball cap. No high stepping as he approached the finish line. Shawn Crawford was all business Tuesday, speeding to victory in 20."
Business," Germany's public deficit amounted to 4.0 percent of gross domestic product in the first six months of the current year, well above the EU limit of 3.0 percent, official data showed."
World, An Indonesian court jailed an alleged member of the Jemaah Islamiyah terror group for 10 years for his role in the deadly bombing of a Jakarta hotel but cleared him of involvement in the Bali bombings.
Business," Oil prices dipped below  $46 on Tuesday,  making a third day of falls as a more optimistic Iraq export  picture unwound some of the supply worries that have lifted the  market to historic levels."
Sports,  The United States fell out of medal contention in Olympic water polo yesterday as Aleksander Sapic scored three goals to lead Serbia Montenegro to a 9 4 win over the Americans.
Sports,"HERAKLIO, Crete -- You hang around long enough, you see a kid who had your picture up on the wall, and who thought you were some kind of a goddess, take your pass and score the goal that gives you one last chance at a gold medal."
Sports,"  Well, they're entitled to least one blowout, aren't they? The US men's basketball team, which had played four tough games entering yesterday's preliminary round closer, got a much needed lift with the arrival of Angola on the schedule. The result was a predictable thumping, 89 53, even if we've seen that nothing is predictable with this team or in this ..."
Sports,"Carlos Zambrano took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and struck out nine to lead the Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-3, last night in Chicago"
Sports,The Olympics have produced many terrific showdowns through the years. Nancy Kerrigan vs. Tonya Harding . Rulon Gardner vs. Alexander Karelin . Michael Phelps vs. Ian Thorpe . Now comes one that will knock the glasses right off the top of Bud Greenspan's head.
World, Jeremy Wariner is just 20 years old. He just led a U.S...
Sci/Tech,The Pacific island nation of Samoa is looking to the internet as a way of developing its economy.
Business,"Oil prices dipped below \$46 on Tuesday, making a third day of falls as a more optimistic Iraq export picture unwound some of the supply worries that have lifted the market to historic levels."
Business,"Whisky distiller Glenmorangie said it was in talks with a number of potential suitors about a takeover. The firm, one of the largest remaining independent companies in the Scotch whisky industry, said it was "
Sci/Tech,"Nearly three-quarters of IT managers are planning to deploy the Windows XP Service Pack 2 update to their systems, research shows."
Sci/Tech,"Activision #39;s Doom 3, which launched earlier this month, wasn #39;t on store shelves for three days before players started creating their own modifications - known as mods -o the game."
Sports,"For five weeks, they put a clamp on their feelings. They wanted to grieve, knew the time would come when they would be able to grieve, but also understood the time was not yet at hand."
Sports,"HERAKLION, Greece - Heather O #39;Reilly had posters of Mia Hamm on her New Jersey bedroom wall for years and years and years and years."
Sports,"The Mets didn #39;t consider Scott Kazmir untouchable, trading him away to the Devil Rays, but at times he certainly looked that way last night against Seattle at Safeco Field in his major-league debut."
World,Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat appears to have faced down the biggest challenge to his leadership in years without giving ground on demands 
World," Russian artillery strikes killed 12 rebels Tuesday outside Chechnya's capital Grozny, the Interfax news agency said, citing a military spokesman."
Sci/Tech," Madonna and m Qube have made it possible for the star's North American fans to download polyphonic ring tones and other licensed mobile content from her official Web site, across most major carriers and without the need for a credit card."
Business,"Oil futures fell yesterday after Iraq, the sixth-largest supplier to the United States, boosted shipments to tankers to normal rates for the first time in two weeks."
Business,Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has called on the public to make personal sacrifices amid warnings of an impending economic crisis.
Sci/Tech,"You know how it is guys. Work, mates, sports, work, sleep - there just isn #39;t enough time to meet members of the opposite sex. Now technology has come to the rescue with the launch of the world #39;s first virtual girlfriend game."
Sports,"Tiger Woods is still the No. 1 golfer in the world, just as sure Generalisimo Francisco Franco is still dead. The difference these days is, Woods is No."
Sports,Derek Jeter bruised his left elbow when he was hit by a pitch Monday night in the New York Yankees #39; 6-4 victory against the host Cleveland Indians.
Sports,Scott Kazmir #39;s big league debut was everything Mets fans had dreamed about since the day he was drafted in the first round two years ago.
World,"Israel announced plans yesterday to build 533 new homes in the West Bank, increasing the number of permits to three times those allowed in the previous three years combined."
World,"24 August 2004 -- Iraq #39;s environment and education ministers were both unharmed in two separate attacks on their respective convoys in Baghdad today, as fighting continues in the holy city of Al-Najaf."
Business,"Oil prices dipped below \$46 on Tuesday, making a third day of falls as a more optimistic Iraq export picture unwound some of the supply worries that have lifted the market to historic levels."
Business, The Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano said it still expects to complete its acquisition of British home loan specialist Abbey National by the end of this year.
World,Radical 1970s leftist Cesare Battisti - wanted in Italy for murder - goes missing in France.
World, Plumes of black smoke rose above the embattled city of Najaf Tuesday after American warplanes bombed insurgent positions overnight and supporters of a radical cleric charged that shrapnel from a U.S. attack had hit parts of the Imam Ali Shrine...
Sci/Tech,"The company #39;s sixth buy this year is meant to aid service providers in controlling and managing Internet-based networks, such as VoIP and interactive gaming."
Sci/Tech,"The price of the Pentium 4 560 is now priced at \$417 from \$637, while prices of other desktop Pentium 4 chips are cut by 18 percent to 33 percent."
Sci/Tech,"According to the deal worth \$35 million, it will supply and install human resources software to help the US Postal Service manage its staff of about 700,000."
Sports,"The US Olympics basketball team took a trip back to its former days of dominance Monday, and it was only appropriate the opponent was Angola."
World,"When shrapnel lands in Najaf #39;s Imam Ali Shrine, Shia militants holed up inside the sacred complex casually inspect the hot metal and then return to prayers or chanting defiant slogans."
World,"TAIPEI, Taiwan Aug. 24, 2004 - Typhoon Aere lashed northern Taiwan on Tuesday, closing schools, grounding flights to northeast Asia and dumping rain that threatened to cause deadly flash floods and landslides."
Business,The Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano said it still expects to complete its acquisition of British home-loan specialist Abbey National by the end of this year.
Business,"Overtime pay matters to American workers and their families, and this week millions more of them gained overtime rights. Until now, outdated regulations left millions of workers without the guaranteed overtime protections they deserve."
Business,"Scotch malt whisky distiller Glenmorangie GMGa.L is in talks with a number of parties regarding a possible offer for the company, the firm has said, as the news pushed its shares up almost 20 percent."
Business,Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) on Tuesday put in a 3.2 trillion yen (\$29.13 billion) bid for smaller rival bank UFJ Holdings Inc.
Business,Recovering demand for luxury goods helped Swatch post an in-line 17 percent rise in first-half net profit to 217 million Swiss francs (\$172.
Sci/Tech,The UK-led Beagle 2 team which tried to put a lander on the surface of Mars last year has published the findings of its own inquiry into what went wrong.
Sci/Tech,"The latest version of the Rbot worm contains features that allow malicious hackers to easily turn on the webcam and microphone of infected Windows computers, effectively allowing them to spy on their victims, according to an anti-virus firm."
Sci/Tech,"For Republicans trying to hold the White House four more years, it didn #39;t look good: The son of the late President Ronald Reagan, the party #39;s modern savior, addressing "
Sci/Tech,Michigan-based Logicalis paying \$15.7 million for Indianapolis IT firm; MindGent spinoff not included in deal. By Norm Heikens. Solution Technology Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Virus writers have created a proof-of-concept file infector specifically for machines that run Advanced Micro Devices Inc. #39;s AMD64 64-bit processors, antivirus companies said yesterday."
Sports,"  He was leading the race, but for some reason, you just had the feeling he might slow down. I don #39;t know what it was about American Jeremy Wariner, his technique or thin muscles or something "
Sports,"Joe Torre held a closed-door meeting before last night #39;s game to discuss his team #39;s recent struggles, but there was no talk of losses after the game."
Sports,"Phil Nevin homered, doubled and drove in five runs, and the visiting San Diego Padres built an early lead Monday en route to trouncing the New York Mets 9-4."
World,"Charles Graner, the suspected ringleader in the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal and three others are facing pre-trial hearings in Germany, marked by warnings by the judge for the US to speed up investigations."
World,"  A strong typhoon lashed northern Taiwan on Tuesday, dumping heavy rain, grounding some flights and closing financial markets, schools and businesses across parts of the island."
World,"JERUSALEM, Aug 24 (AFP) - An Israeli cabinet minister hailed the French government #39;s stance on anti-Semitism Tuesday as Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom headed to Paris for talks on a growing spate of attacks on Europe #39;s largest Jewish community."
World,SOUTH African alleged mercenary leader Nick du Toit admitted yesterday that he had recruited personnel and taken charge of logistics for a coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea.
World,24/08/2004 - Authorities in China are trying to calm fears over the spread of the deadly avian influenza strain H5N1 to pigs by stating that recent tests carried out on pig farms in the country have shown that the animals are now clear of the disease.
Sci/Tech,"Datatec International, the global arm of information technology group Datatec (DTC), has announced that its subsidiary Logicalis has acquired Solution Technology Inc (STI) - a privately-held IBM solution provider and one of IBM #39;s top 10 business partners "
Sci/Tech,"Why didn #39;t Bush outright prohibit the research, if he truly believed destroying embryos is killing? BY RAMESH PONNURU. Ramesh Ponnuru is a senior editor at the National Review."
Sci/Tech,The UK-led Beagle 2 team maintains its Mars lander was probably lost because of unexpected atmospheric conditions during entry.
Sports, They will be dancing in the aisles at  the Olympic closing ceremony when Greece throws a giant  Bacchanalian bash for athletes and fans.
Business, The REIT's commercial mortgage backed securities may be tied to Rouse's prestigious mall portfolio.
Business," Oil prices eased again on Tuesday with  the re opening of two Iraqi pipelines, but most financial  markets traded in narrow ranges after sharp reactions in  previous sessions."
Business,The company that makes the UK's best-selling malt whisky is being put up for sale by its family owners.
Business,"  The cash rebates and financing deals that Detroit's Big Three automakers have used to drive business in recent years are diminishing the value of their vehicles in the eyes of consumers, a new quarterly survey of customer satisfaction indicates."
Business,"It's not just work that's being outsourced from wealthy nations to poorer ones. These days, online gamers in developing countries are being paid to earn virtual goods that wealthier players are too lazy or unskilled to win on their own. By Laila Weir."
Business,A site for cut-rate Apple products has amassed a loyal following by taking the unusual approach of relying on readers for bargain-hunting tips. By Leander Kahney.
Business,Japan #39;s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. said Tuesday it proposed to UFJ Holdings Inc. that the two banks merge on an equal basis in its latest attempt to woo UFJ away from a rival suitor.
Sports,"FOR the second night running there were tears for British athletics. But this time, in stark contrast to the shock and bewilderment of Paula Radcliffe, they were tears of utter "
Sports," For one game, the United States was its former Olympic basketball self on Monday afternoon. Considering the opponent, winless Angola, that shouldn #39;t be viewed as a strong foundation for optimism as medal play approaches."
Sports,"Rowing Australia, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and women #39;s coach Harold Jahrling had to take some responsibility for Sally Robbins #39; failure to keep going in the women #39;s eight final, sports psychologist Jeff Bond said."
World,"Typhoon Aere is reported to be on a collision course towards Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, after pelting the northern portion of the island with high winds and rain."
World,US journalist Micah Garen was on Sunday freed by an Iraqi group who had held him hostage in the southern Iraqi city of Nassiriya.  quot;I am very grateful to everyone who worked to protect me 
Sci/Tech,"While TV viewers and radio listeners have long suffered through ear-piercing emergency-alert tests, the system has had a spotty record in actual crises. That's why critics are leery of plans to expand the system to cell phones and PCs. By Randy Dotinga."
Sci/Tech,"Fans of the Segway -- the gyroscopically controlled scooter that has been banned on many sidewalks -- are taking solace in the company of other enthusiasts. In San Francisco, this extends to the animal kingdom, as Segway users commandeer a zoo. By Rachel Metz."
Sci/Tech,"Atari addicts young and old attend the seventh annual Classic Gaming Expo, getting a rare chance to mingle with their favorite game designers and stock up on rare collectibles. Chris Kohler reports from San Jose, California."
Sci/Tech,"The site that helps people evade registration roadblocks on websites couldn't evade trouble itself. Its server host, perhaps bowing to pressure, pulled the plug last week. But a new host is found and BugMeNot is back up. By Rachel Metz."
World," Japan has decided to deport former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, who is wanted in the United States for defying sanctions on Yugoslavia, an immigration official said on Tuesday."
World," Japan's Justice Ministry on Tuesday rejected former chess champion Bobby Fischer's demand for protection as a political refugee, issuing an order to deport him."
Sports," In one of the most bizarre episodes to  erupt at the Athens Olympics, the Australian women's eight  rowing crew were reprimanded on Tuesday for laying in to ""Lay  Down Sally."""
World," Japan has decided to deport former world  chess champion Bobby Fischer, who is wanted in the United  States for defying sanctions on Yugoslavia, an immigration  official said on Tuesday."
World,A Republican plan to break up the CIA as a result of  9/11 is attacked by top Democrats and agency's chief.
World,The head of Oslo's Munch museum appeals to thieves who stole The Scream not to destroy it.
World,"\Hundreds of Dali paintings seized from an exhibition in Finland are forged, Helsinki Police confirm."
World,"  Israel announced plans yesterday for 500 new housing units in the West Bank, after an apparent US policy shift that has infuriated the Palestinians. The Palestinians oppose all Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, where they hope to establish an independent state."
World," Nearly a third of American adults have high blood pressure, putting them at greater risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and other problems, according to a new government analysis.    The obesity epidemic and an aging population are to blame, experts say..."
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces battled militants in Najaf on Tuesday and Iraqi National Guardsmen surrounded the holy city's Imam Ali Shrine, where insurgents loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr have been holed up for weeks..."
World,A Philippine group that was once known for brutal kidnapping has graduated to genuine terror \
World,A growing U.S. focus on North Korea's human-rights record will complicate the six-nation talks
Sci/Tech,"The US is responsible for most of the spam e-mails that fill up computer inboxes, says a report."
Business,LONDON : The Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano said it still expects to complete its acquisition of British home-loan specialist Abbey National by the end of this year.
Business,"Arm is to pay \$910m (504m) in cash and shares for Artisan, the US-based transistor-level designer for systems-on-a-chip. Arm chairman Sir Robin Saxby said in a conference call:  quot;This will be a combination "
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems has agreed to buy software developer P-Cube in a cash-and-options deal Cisco valued at \$200m (110m). P-Cube makes software to help service providers analyse and control network traffic.
Sci/Tech,Could integrating antivirus software into Windows be the key to solving Microsoft #39;s security woes or could the technology create more problems than it solves?
Sci/Tech,A VIRUS WRITER has decided that the wants to see the look on your face when you discover your computer is infected by his handiwork.
Sports, The Mississippian few thought would make the US Olympic team nearly won gold Monday in the 400 meters. Otis Harris of Edwards had the lead rounding the final turn of the one lap sprint but 
Sports,"A Greek judoka, who 17 days ago jumped off a balcony after a row with her boyfriend hours before she was due to go into the athletes #39; Olympic village for the Athens Games, has died in hospital."
Business,Philippine President Gloria Arroyo said the country would not default on its debt repayments even if the country were in the midst of a fiscal crisis.
Business,Institutional Shareholder Services has given Google a lower corporate governance rating than any company in the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 index.
Sci/Tech,"Users of Microsoft #39;s Windows XP computer operating system should be on the lookout for the latest round of updates and patches, which fix several security problems but lack any real security advancements."
Sci/Tech,"Virus writers have developed a  #39;Peeping Tom #39; worm that can use webcams to spy on computer users in their home or workplace, internet security watchers have warned."
Sci/Tech,"The virus, dubbed W64.Shruggle by Symantec, seems mainly to be an experiment to test the concept of a 64-bit infecter and is not actively spread, said Alfred Huger, senior director of security at Symantec."
Sports,"The England international moved to White Hart Lane in a 3.5million deal after coming through a medical unscathed. The Hammers decided to cash in on the player in the last year of his contract, with the likes "
Business, The dollar paused on Tuesday after a  steep rally in the previous session as investors waited to see  if forthcoming data would reinforce the Federal Reserve's  optimism in the U.S. recovery.
World," Iraq warned Shi'ite rebels besieged  in a holy shrine in the city of Najaf to surrender or face an  attack later on Tuesday that would ""wipe them out,"" as  government forces entered the battle zone for the first time."
Business,"The US is responsible for most of the spam e-mails that fill up computer inboxes, says a report."
Sci/Tech,"One of the tongue-in-cheek rules that we column-writers have is, ""Often wrong, never in doubt."" Take a stand, don't duck and weave too much. But someone as opinionated as I am should not only have no doubt, but shouldn't be wrong too often. No one's perfect, though. As witness the column I wrote three weeks ago as I headed for vacation, warning you not to buy Google at its initial public offering price."
Business,"LONDON, August 24 (New Ratings) - The Spanish banking giant, Banco Santander Central Hispano (BSD2.FSE), has expressed its commitment to its 8."
Business,"US Airways and its pilots union broke off talks on reduced pay and benefits, the Bloomberg news service reported Monday. US Airways, Myrtle Beach International Airport #39;s busiest carrier, is seeking concessions to avoid a bankruptcy filing."
Business,Brewing giant Fosters today said that higher annual profits from sales of beer overseas had been eroded by a sharp drop in US wine trade.
Sports,He was supposed to uphold the tradition of Michael Johnson and Baylor University. He was to break cultural barriers. He was to restore the 400 meters.
Sports,The rules seem to be the problem. The South Koreans are upset that the rules are too strict. The Americans are upset that the rules are being broken.
Sports,"Deep into overtime, the breaks were going against the US women #39;s soccer team. First came a last-gasp goal that stole victory in regulation, then came a wide-open shot that bounced off the goalpost."
Sports,"  When Deena Kastor rode the bus to the start of Sunday #39;s women #39;s Olympic marathon race, she was jolted by the reality of the time and the place."
World,"The foreign secretary, Jack Straw, arrived in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region this morning to witness the devastating results of Arab militia attacks on the indigenous black African population."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY US NAVAL BASE, CUBA - The alleged driver and bodyguard of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is among four men due to face military court proceedings on Tuesday morning, as the Unites States begins trying some of the suspected terrorists it is "
World,"Iraqi officials say assailants targeted the convoys of two Iraqi government ministers in separate attacks in Baghdad Tuesday. Neither official was hurt, but five other people were killed in the attacks."
World,"THESSALONIKI, GreeceSaying their  quot;occupied quot; country should not be held up as a symbol of freedom, the coach and several players of Iraq #39;s celebrated soccer team are furious over a campaign commercial for US President George W. Bush."
World,"TOKYO Aug. 24, 2004 - Japan #39;s Justice Ministry on Tuesday rejected former chess champion Bobby Fischer #39;s demand for protection as a political refugee, issuing an order to deport him."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.'s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the nation is causing a major headache for some universities.
Sports," Carlos Zambrano felt so comfortable on the mound, he was convinced he was unhittable."
Sports," They are America's newest golden girls  #151; powerful and just a shade from perfection. The U.S. softball team won its third straight gold medal with an unprecedented and nearly unblemished romp through the Olympics, capped by a 5 1 victory Monday over an Australian team that, like the rest of softball's elite, never had a chance."
Business,"LONDON : Oil prices declined in opening deals as supply fears receded after Iraq resumed oil exports through its southern pipelines and speculative activity dwindled, analysts said."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano SA, the biggest bank in Spain and Latin America, denied a press report that it may withdraw its 8.2 billion-pound (\$14."
Business,"Glenmorangie, one of the largest remaining independent companies in the Scotch whisky industry, today said it was in talks about a possible sale."
Business,"State carrier Alitalia could be faced with collapse within 20 days without the approval a restructuring plan that would allow the airline to tap into a euro400 million (US\$488 million) loan, the company #39;s head was quoted as saying in Italian news reports "
Business," Preparing for the acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless, Cingular has committed to a  $100 million deal to buy network services from AT amp;T, Cingular said Monday."
Business,"The Sears Roebuck and Co. PR team had its cue cards close at hand on Monday, ready to read off rote answers to some of the more delicate but obvious concerns related to the arrival of Luis Padilla as the retailing giant #39;s new president of merchandising."
Business,"UC Berkeley, hoping to wean students away from free file-sharing programs like Kazaa, will offer subscriptions to a licensed online music service for \$2 per month starting this school year."
Sci/Tech,Amid groans of  quot;I wonder why it took so long? quot; a new worm has been discovered that can access a webcam and microphone attached to an infected PC.
Sci/Tech,"The Palmisano era is gaining speed with renewed emphasis on growth, and the culture at IBM is changing, Brian Bergstein reports from New York."
Sports,"Eleni Ioannou, the Greek judo star hospitalised after falling from her third floor balcony just over two weeks ago, has died. Ioannou had been in intensive care at the The Red Cross hospital since August 7 with multiple fractures to her head and body."
Sports," Ichiro went 1 for 4 against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Monday, moving within two hits of becoming the first player in major league history to record 200 hits in four consecutive years from his rookie season."
World,One of the US Army reservists charged with abusing inmates at Abu Ghraib prison admitted at a pre-trial hearing today that he initially lied to a military investigator by saying he did not take part in the maltreatment.
World,"Japan issued a deportation order on Tuesday against former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, who is wanted in the United States for defying sanctions, but his lawyer immediately filed an appeal, blocking the move."
World,"The Sudanese government has made progress in meeting UN demands to end the Darfur crisis, Britain #39;s Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said Tuesday during a trip to the Abu Shouk refugee camp in northern Darfur."
World,"North Korea has hurled invective at US President George W. Bush for a second day, calling him a political idiot and human trash, and has said six-party talks on Pyongyang #39;s nuclear ambitions appear doomed."
World,Russia says about 250 rebels launched a coordinated attack on the Chechen capital Grozny just before President Vladimir Putin #39;s visit at the weekend.
Sports,The final night of gymnastics competition at the 2004 Games ended with another black eye for the beleaguered sport as spectators at Olympic Indoor Hall turned their rage against a panel 
World," BEERSHEBA, Israel (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Marwan  Barghouthi is considering pulling out of a presidential race to  avoid splitting his mainstream Fatah faction, an Israeli-Arab  lawmaker said after visiting him in jail."
Business," Wall Street was expected to rise on  Tuesday as easing crude oil prices soothed fears of a squeeze  on earnings and on a thin corporate menu investors will be able  to chew over results from food group H.J. Heinz Co <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HNZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HNZ.N</A>."
Business," Ketchup maker H.J. Heinz Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HNZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HNZ.N</A> on  Tuesday reported a 9 percent drop in quarterly profit after  spinning off some brands, but demand for new items like Ore Ida  Extra Crispy fries helped to boost sales."
Business," U.S. stocks to watch: CISCO SYSTEMS  INC. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A> Cisco, the world's largest maker of gear for  directing Internet traffic, on Monday distributed 162 million  merit based common stock options to employees, including 1.5  million to Chief Executive John Chambers. Its shares ended at   $19.18 on Nasdaq.  "
World, Opposition activists in Bangladesh  attacked railway stations and battled police in several parts  of the country on Tuesday as a two day strike called to protest  a deadly grenade attack at the weekend got underway.
World,A US government commission looking into the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal in Iraq is set to  publish its findings.
World,"Chechen rebels launched a major assault on Grozny just before President Putin's visit, Russia says."
World,The Russian Olympic Committee is to appeal against several results in the  gymnastics compeititons.
World,Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar is ruled out of next month's ICC Champions Trophy tournament.
World, U.S. stocks are expected to open modestly higher Tuesday as investors use a slight let up in the rise in oil prices to add to portfolios...
World," Defense attorneys prodded Scott Peterson's one time mistress about wiretapped calls between her and the former fertilizer salesman accused of murder, implying she did not fully cooperate with police..."
World,"Ted Lilly's three-hit shutout against the surging Boston Red Sox was barely the best pitching performance in the American League.    Detroit's Jeremy Bonderman struck out a career-high 14 Monday night in a 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox, and Scott Kazmir pitched five scoreless innings to win his major league debut for Tampa Bay..."
Sci/Tech," Women who use the injected contraceptive Depo Provera have a higher rate of sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. researchers reported on Monday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Episode 27</strong> The Bastard wants to know
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Sci/Tech,Internet service provider Wanadoo has launched the latest salvo in the broadband price wars in the UK.
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. tried to democratize the IPO process through its unusual auction, but its corporate governance is anything but shareholder-friendly, according to an influential proxy adviser."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. this week is\expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively\obscure version of Wi-Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move\that could help ease congestion on wireless networks."
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks Inc. will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long-term customers.
Sci/Tech,Chipmakers are again investing heavily to avoid the mistakes of the 1990s. But can they compete with overseas rivals and avoid a glut?\
Sci/Tech,Experimental network excels at long-distance collaboration; researchers hope to up ante with hybrid optical packet infrastructure.
Business, Wall Street was expected to rise on Tuesday as easing crude oil prices soothed fears of a squeeze on earnings and on a thin corporate menu investors will be able to chew over results from food group H.J. Heinz Co (HNZ.N).
Business," Ketchup maker H.J. Heinz Co. (HNZ.N) on Tuesday reported a 9 percent drop in quarterly profit after spinning off some brands, but demand for new items like Ore Ida Extra Crispy fries helped to boost sales."
Business," U.S. stocks to watch: CISCO SYSTEMS INC. (CSCO.O) Cisco, the world's largest maker of gear for directing Internet traffic, on Monday distributed 162 million merit based common stock options to employees, including 1.5 million to Chief Executive John Chambers. Its shares ended at  #36;19.18 on Nasdaq."
World," Maoist rebels blockading the Nepali capital killed four soldiers on Tuesday in an attack on a patrol trying to keep the main highway to Tibet open for traffic, an army spokesman said."
Business," Germany's budget deficit widened in the first half of this year, figures released Tuesday showed, but the government renewed its commitment to get the shortfall back within a European Union imposed limit next year."
Business," U.S. chain store sales rose in the  latest week, but business continued to fluctuate from the  effects of Hurricane Charley and high gasoline prices, a report  said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The Web Services Interoperability Organization (WS-I) on Tuesday is releasing three profiles intended to make it easier to send attachments using Web services technologies.
Business,SALVATION for Foster #39;s shareholders is at least another year away as management continues to gaze inward for the means to kick-start the company #39;s growth.
Business,"Despite Wall Streets carping in recent weeks and having landed in trouble (for failing to register as many as \$3 billion worth of shares), Googles young founders have landed on their feet."
Business,"ARM Holdings, the UK microchip designer, has agreed to buy American technology firm Artisan Components in a cash and shares deal worth 500 million, although some analysts fear it may have dug too deep."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 24 (New Ratings) - Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced a hostile takeover bid today of \$29.2 billion (3.2 trillion) for UFJ Holdings Inc (ticker: UFJ)."
Sci/Tech, Some colleges are fretting the release of Microsoft #39;s upgrade to its XP operating system    whose release coincides with the opening of campuses around the country    saying that multiple downloads of the patch could significantly 
Sci/Tech,"AMERICAN researchers have unveiled genetically engineered mice that they say can run further and longer than their naturally-bred brethren, bringing the  quot;genetic doping quot; of elite athletes a small step closer to reality."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has rejigged its Pentium 4 processor pricing - hyper-threading desktop models, mobile models and the new Pentium 4 chips with 64-bit extensions have all been cut."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems and Microsoft #39;s partnership in the small- and midsized-business market is bearing fruit. On Monday, Cisco announced a new software product that will link its voice over Internet protocol products "
Sci/Tech,"Connexion by Boeing, the only real-time, high-speed connectivity service available to commercial airline passengers and iPass, which operates the world #39;s largest Wi-Fi roaming network with over 11,000 active hotspots in 33 countries, complement each other "
Sports,"Rookie quarterback Philip Rivers ended his lengthy holdout, agreeing to terms Monday on a six-year, \$40.5 million contract with the San Diego Chargers that includes a \$14."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>LogoWatch</strong> Unpleasant, but not fatal"
Sports," Jeremy Wariner is just 20 years old. He just led a U.S. sweep in the 400 meters at the Olympic Games. So c'mon kid, get excited! Cool, calm and with a fluid running style all his own, the lean Baylor University student raced to the gold medal Monday night wearing sunglasses, two earrings and a jingling necklace."
World," For children with autism, theater can rank among the worst of experiences."
World," It is 45 years since Tibet's god king, the Dalai Lama, fled his homeland on horseback as Chinese shells rained down on his capital. Many Tibetans do not expect to see him again, or not in his current incarnation."
Business," Regis Corp. (RGS.N), the world's largest hair salon owner and franchiser, on Tuesday reported a 21 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong sales growth in its outlets, such as in Wal Mart stores."
Business," The dollar paused on Tuesday after a  broad based rally in the previous session as investors waited  to see if forthcoming data would reinforce the Federal  Reserve's optimism in the U.S. recovery.  Upbeat comments on  the U.S. economy from central bankers Robert McTeer and Ben  Bernanke on Monday bolstered the greenback across the board,  lifting it a two week high against the euro and a one week high  against the yen in early trade."
Sci/Tech," Not content to simply stand in one place, NASA's mechanical astronaut has found not one, but two new bodies that will allow it nbsp;to move across land and space."
Sci/Tech," The Chandra X ray Observatory has re imaged a familiar scene of a relatively nearby exploded star, revealing new details of the chaotic aftermath."
Business,Rolls-Royce and Lloyd's of London are among the 39 UK companies which have been added to the Burma Campaign's annual 'Dirty List'.
World,British Airways passengers face further misery as the airline cancels 30 flights on Tuesday because of staff shortages.
Sci/Tech,"The USA has been keeping approximately 600 detainees at Guantanamo Bay.  Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has called them ""the worst of the worst"".  Other sources have described them otherwise.    Abdurahman Khadr, who the CIA placed, as a mole, within the detainee population, said most of the detainees were innocent, or were merely local Taliban militia-men, with no intelligence value.    Well, after no public review of their status, the Guantanamo detainees are finally getting   their day in court -- kind of.  There are actually three separate kinds of reviews slowly underway."
Business,"As far as keeping their customers satisfied, Web portals, search engines, and news and information sites in the U.S. continue to improve but still have work to do, according to a report released Tuesday."
Business,"Regis Corp. (RGS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest hair salon owner and franchiser, on Tuesday reported a 21 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong sales growth in its outlets, such as in Wal-Mart stores."
Sci/Tech,"TEHRAN: Internet access to three websites close to Iranian #39;s leading reformist party has been blocked by the authorities, prompting a protest by the party leader."
Sci/Tech,FRANKFURT: German banks Postbank and Deutsche Bank said Monday that their customers had been recent victims of Internet fraud via copycat websites.
Sci/Tech,"As far as keeping their customers satisfied, Web portals, search engines, and news and information sites in the US continue to improve but still have work to do, according to a report released Tuesday."
Sports,"ATHENS : If they gave out medals for unhappiness and misery, Olympic gymnastics would provide a podium sweep. It seems everyone involved is peeved at someone, feeling slighted or robbed, and not even gold "
Sports,"CARSON, Calif. - Rookie quarterback Phillip Rivers ended his lengthy holdout, signing a six-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Monday night."
World,"A group linked to al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said it had tried to kill Iraq #39;s environment minister on Tuesday and warned it would not miss next time, according to an Internet statement."
World,"After nine days of being held by kidnappers in Iraq, New York-based freelance journalist Micah Garen will reunite with his family this week, his father said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has developed a new LCD (liquid crystal display) technology that builds a touch screen into the display, a development that could lead to thinner and cheaper display panels for mobile phones, the company said Tuesday."
Business,"SYDNEY Foster #39;s Group, Australia #39;s biggest maker of beer and wine, said Tuesday that full-year earnings rose 73 percent after the company sold its pubs unit."
Business,The battle to form the world #39;s biggest bank has intensified after Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group tabled an offer to buy Japanese rival UFJ Holdings.
Sci/Tech,"In a study, the now-public search engine out-ranks Yahoo, others in customer satisfaction. August 23, 2004 -- A new study says that Americans are increasingly satisfied by the results hauled in by their online "
Sports,"The Russians were angry. The South Koreans were angry. The Greeks were angry. Nobody paid for it more than Paul Hamm. For 10 solid minutes, the crowd booed and whistled, creating a deafening roar."
Sports,"  He told them to play for themselves and for their country, and they did. But the US softball team was playing for coach Mike Candrea, too."
Sports,"ATHENS : China reaffirmed its status as the most powerful force in world table tennis with three golds at the Athens Olympics, but South Korean Ryu Seung-Min ruined the Asian giant #39;s campaign for total dominance."
Sports,Everton #39;s hopes of seeing some new players arrive at Goodison Park before the closure of the transfer window looked to have been dashed.
Sports,Tottenham have confirmed the signing of midfielder Michael Carrick this morning as the former West Ham star was given the green light following yesterdays medical.
World,The pigeons in the Imam Ali shrine on Monday were flying out of the vast courtyard into a sky filled with the smell of blood and the echoes of urban warfare.
World,A Pentagon commission found that top US military commanders bear some responsibility for abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq because they failed to recognize deteriorating performance 
World,"With the passage of one week, the effect of the  quot;Kathmandu Valley blockade quot; imposed by the Nepalese anti-government guerrillas has waned with the government #39;s move to step up security in order to foil the embargo."
World,"Iraqs successful Olympic soccer team is preparing itself for its biggest sporting challenge at the Athens 2004 Olympics. On Tuesday night, Iraqi players will play against Paraguay in the Olympics football semi-finals."
World,"The specter of a global influenza pandemic has loomed a little larger in recent weeks with revelations that Chinese researchers found the deadly H5N1 virus strain last year in pigs, a crucial link in the mutation of the disease to a form that can infect "
Sci/Tech,EM64T a stand-in until the real anti-AMD64 kit arrives
World," State carrier Alitalia could be faced with collapse within 20 days without the approval of a restructuring plan that would allow the airline to tap into a loan of 400 million euros ( #36;488 million), the company's chairman was quoted as saying in Italian news reports Tuesday."
Business," Stock futures pointed to a slightly  higher market open on Tuesday as crude oil prices eased for a  third day, giving hope to investors that costly oil was  loosening its grip on the stock market."
Business, Oil prices dipped below  $46 on Tuesday  in a third day of falls as a more optimistic Iraq export  picture helped unwind some of the supply worries that have  lifted the market to historic levels.
Business," Shares of Biocryst Pharmaceuticals  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BCRX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BCRX.O</A> rose on Tuesday after the company received  ""orphan drug"" status for an anti cancer compound."
World," Iraqi security forces advanced to  within 400 meters (yards) of Najaf's Imam Ali shrine on  Tuesday, a Reuters witness said."
World," Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (8316.T) laid out a  #36;29 billion bid for UFJ Holdings (8307.T) on Tuesday, challenging a rival offer by Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (8306.T) to form the world's biggest bank."
World,"The poorly armed insurgents loyal to Moktada al-Sadr were overwhelmed by American tanks, attack helicopters and AC-130 gunships overnight."
World,"Ted Lilly's three-hit shutout against the surging Boston Red Sox was barely the best pitching performance in the American League. Detroit's Jeremy Bonderman struck out a career-high 14 Monday night in a 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox, and Scott Kazmir pitched five scoreless innings to win his major league debut for Tampa Bay..."
World," Japan's Justice Ministry rejected former chess champion Bobby Fischer's demand for protection as a political refugee on Tuesday and issued an order to deport him.    Fischer, in custody since he was detained by Japanese airport authorities on July 13 with an invalid U.S..."
Business,Oil prices dipped below \$46 on Tuesday in a third day of falls as a more optimistic Iraq export picture helped unwind some of the supply worries that have lifted the market to historic levels.
Business,"With time running out and its future on the line, US Airways will look to the leaders of the pilots union to do Wednesday what the union #39;s negotiators refused to do over the weekend: accept the airline #39;s demand for \$295 million in pay and benefit cuts."
Business," Ketchup maker HJ Heinz Co. Tuesday reported a 9 percent drop in quarterly profit after spinning off some brands, but demand for new items like Ore Ida Extra Crispy fries helped to boost sales."
Business,"Berkeley, U. of Minn. students get download discounts; aim is to provide legal music alternatives. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - As an added bonus to returning to campus this fall, more than 80,000 college students "
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems #39; Linksys division is set to enter the consumer VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) space this week through a deal with Vonage Holdings to provide customer equipment for that company #39;s Internet-based telephone service.
Sports,"ATHENS Misty May and Kerri Walsh, the worlds top-ranked team, made fellow Americans and rivals Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs scramble for every point and pulled away for a 21-18, 21-15 victory."
World,"A suspected South African mercenary on trial in Equatorial Guinea agreed to take part in a plot to oust the country #39;s president but was not responsible for masterminding it, his lawyer said on Tuesday."
Business," Shares of Biocryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BCRX.O) rose on Tuesday after the company received ""orphan drug"" status for an anti cancer compound."
Business," Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=8316.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">8316.T</A> laid out a  $29 billion bid for UFJ Holdings <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=8307.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">8307.T</A>  on Tuesday, challenging a rival offer by Mitsubishi Tokyo  Financial Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=8306.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">8306.T</A> to form the world's biggest bank."
Business," Oil prices eased again on Tuesday with  the re opening of two Iraqi pipelines, helping lift shares but  leaving most financial markets trading in narrow ranges after  sharp reactions in previous sessions."
Sports," Russia are to lodge a forceful protest  with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over what they  say was biased judging throughout the Athens gymnastics  competition, the team spokesman said Tuesday."
Business,"HJ Heinz Co., the maker of ketchup and other foods, reported its first-quarter earnings fell 9 percent from results a year ago when its profits were boosted by the sale of some of its businesses to Del Monte."
Business,"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (8316.T: Quote, Profile, Research) laid out a \$29 billion bid for UFJ Holdings (8307.T: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday, challenging "
Business,A couple hundred people rallied outside the US Department of Labor here yesterday to protest the Bush administration #39;s sweeping changes to overtime rules that opponents say could 
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has developed a new LCD (liquid crystal display) technology that builds a touch screen into the display, a development that could lead to thinner "
Sci/Tech,"THE LATEST FIGURES from GfK Asia, reported in the FT show that the leading handset manufacturers have temporarily curbed the rot. Local manufacturers #39; share of the Chinese market dropped from 49 per cent to 46 per cent says GfK."
Sports," When the San Francisco Giants play baseball, slugger Barry Bonds and the other players are far from the only ones thinking about hitting home runs."
Sci/Tech, RealNetworks Inc. said on Tuesday that it has sold more than a million songs at its online music store since slashing prices last week as part of a limited time sale aimed at growing the user base of its new digital media software.
Business," Shares of Sanderson Farms Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SAFM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SAFM.O</A> sunk nearly 16 percent before the bell on Tuesday,  after the chicken producer's quarterly earnings fell short of  Wall Street estimates."
Business," U.S. chain store sales were up,  posting a gain in the latest week compared with the same time  last year, but hurricanes Bonnie and Charley still left a  negative impact, a report said on Tuesday."
Sports," When the San Francisco Giants  play baseball, slugger Barry Bonds and the other players are  far from the only ones thinking about hitting home runs."
Business," Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SAFM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SAFM.O</A> said on Tuesday its quarterly earnings more than  doubled on strong consumer demand for chicken, but its profit  was sharply below analysts' estimates."
World," Japan on Tuesday ordered the deportation  of former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, wanted at home in  the United States for breaking sanctions, rejecting his demand  for protection as a political refugee."
Sci/Tech,"A new satellite tracking device, which could cost less than 100, aims to reunite parents with their lost children."
Business,Brewing giant Fosters today said that higher annual profits from sales of beer overseas had been eroded by a sharp drop in US wine trade.
Business,"Cognos Inc., the largest Canadian software maker, offered to buy Sweden #39;s Frango AB for 390.8 million kronor (\$51.7 million) to expand in corporate performance management software."
Sci/Tech,The free service pack is a major overhaul aimed at defeating a wide variety of security weaknesses that hackers have exploited. Microsoft says the easiest way to obtain 
Sci/Tech,"Researchers have unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the genetic doping of elite athletes a small step closer to reality."
Sci/Tech,"Activisions Doom 3 ( www.doom3.com ), the hot computer game that launched earlier this month, wasnt on store shelves for three days before players started "
Sci/Tech,"The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been given some 300 years more of life, Italian experts announced. Reporting on the present conditions of the monument at "
World,Fischer has been in custody since he was detained by Japanese airport authorities on July 13 with an invalid American passport. He is wanted in the US for violating international sanctions against the former Yugoslavia in 1992.
World,"SELF-CONFESSED Bali bomber Idris burst into laughter in the minutes after he was cleared of a central role in the blasts that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians."
World,Trip comes two days after Paris JCC torched by anti-Semites. Will meet senior government officials and Jewish leaders. Shalom will arrive in France only two days after a Jewish Community Center was torched in eastern Paris.
World,"Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said Tuesday his country does not plan any secret nuclear programs or activities. The Iranian News Agency, IRNA, quoted Kharrazi as saying during a visit to New Zealand "
Sci/Tech,"  Any one of a number of technical malfunctions might have caused the loss of Beagle 2, the ill fated British space probe that vanished while attempting to land on Mars, an investigation found.      A six month inquiry by project organisers, their second attempt to discover what went wrong with the mission, was unable to pinpoint why the tiny craft vanished shortly before it landed on Mars on Christmas Day last year..."
Sci/Tech,"This week Connexion by Boeing, a Boeing subsidiary, announced a deal with Wi-Fi hot spot aggregator iPass."
Business," Chain store retail sales continue to  fall during the week following the Thanksgiving holiday, a  retail report said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc.'s Linksys division is set to enter the consumer VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) space on Tuesday through a deal with Vonage Holdings Corp. to provide customer equipment for that company's Internet-based telephone service.
Business," Business software firm Cognos Inc. is offering  $52.2 million US for Frango, a Stockholm based company specializing in financial reporting."
Sci/Tech,"THE WRAPPER IS only just off Activision #39;s Doom III and there are already a list of mods and cheats for the game. The mods are already top hits at Gamespot, including one which makes it possible to shine a "
Sci/Tech,"Unable to keep up with security holes, attacks and government regulations, enterprises will turn to outside firms for 90 of their security by 2010, according to Yankee Group."
Sports,  The International Gymnastics Federation said it won #39;t request a duplicate gold medal or change the results in American Paul Hamm #39;s disputed victory in the all  around event at the Olympics.
Sports,"Julie Foudy left the game with a limp, and then the stadium on crutches, her spunky attitude nearly as big as the bandage wrapped around her sprained right ankle."
Sports,"Schinias, Greece - Two-time Olympic silver medalist Caroline Brunet of Lac Beauport, Que., advanced directly to the 500-metre K-1 Olympic final by winning her heat during Tuesday #39;s canoe-kayak flatwater qualifying."
World,"Japan has rejected former world chess champion Bobby Fischer #39;s demand for protection as a political refugee, and has issued an order to deport him."
World,"By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Indonesia Bureau Chief Haseenah Koyakutty. JAKARTA : Two high-profiled terrorism cases were heard in Indonesia on Tuesday and a key Jemaah Islamiyah operative, who is involved in both "
World,"Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi said on Tuesday that Iran would never conduct nuclear activities in hiding, the official IRNA news agency reported."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed toward a higher Wall Street open on Tuesday after crude oil prices fell for a third day, easing investors' fears that costly oil would squeeze company profits and slow growth."
Sci/Tech," In a decision that could expose U.S. based Web sites to free speech laws of other nations, a federal appeals court on Monday found that Yahoo could not escape legal action in France for violating a French ban on the sale of Nazi related items."
Business," Kraft Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KFT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KFT.N</A>, the top U.S.  food maker, said on Tuesday its board increased the company's  dividend by about 13.9 percent."
Business," U.S. Treasuries prices eased for a  third straight session on Tuesday, unnerved by a mix of softer  oil, firmer stocks and an upbeat economic outlook from Federal  Reserve officials."
Sci/Tech, The British team that built the space probe for Europe's doomed mission to Mars conceded Tuesday that any future ventures to the Red Planet should have better funding and detection systems for potential problems.
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces battled militants Tuesday in Najaf, sending plumes of black smoke over the holy city, as Iraq's government warned fighters loyal to a radical cleric to abandon their weekslong standoff inside the Imam Ali Shrine or face attack..."
World,"U.S. and Iraqi forces battled militants Tuesday in Najaf, sending plumes of black smoke over the holy city, as Iraq's government warned fighters loyal to a radical cleric to abandon their weekslong standoff inside the Imam Ali Shrine or face attack."
Business,Negotiations between US Airways Group Inc. and its pilots union over labor concessions collapsed Monday. The airline is seeking \$295 million in annual concessions from pilots.
Sci/Tech,WLAN equipment vendors Linksys and Netgear Tuesday announced wireless and wired routers with built-in voice-over-IP (VoIP) capabilities aimed at home uses and small offices.
Sports, The game is poker. The stakes are gold. The US Olympic Committee plainly holds the stronger hand in the Paul Hamm case. So why is it willing to split the pot?
Sports,"Brendan Kingman #39;s sixth-inning single sent Australia to a 1-0 victory Tuesday over stunned Japan, putting the Aussies in the gold medal game."
Sports,"They have been criticized roundly, at home and here in Europe, sometimes by their own coach. What the team lacks is to some observers more obvious than its attributes."
Sports,ATHENS : Members of Australia #39;s women #39;s eight rowing crew apologised for publicly lambasting teammate Sally Robbins over her mid-race collapse in the Olympic gold medal final.
Sports," Alexandre Despatie of Laval, Que., is in third place heading into Tuesday afternoon #39;s three metre springboard diving final, advancing easily out of the morning semi final, although teammate Philippe Comtois of Montreal failed to qualify."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft successfully completed a 51-minute engine burn that will raise its next closest approach distance to Saturn by nearly 300,000 kilometers (186,000 miles)."
Sci/Tech,"This is Part 2 of a five-part series covering the experiences of key participants in the Mars Exploration Rover mission. JPL and NASA have developed a structured way of doing business over the years. When you have a schedule crunch like we had, it puts a lot of pressure on that approach and it's almost impossible to do."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. (GOOG) tried to democratize the IPO process through its unusual auction, but its corporate governance is anything but shareholder-friendly, according to an influential proxy adviser."
Sci/Tech,"By RACHEL KONRAD    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Yahoo Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"ARROLLTON, Texas (AP) -- Accor North America has reached an agreement with T-Mobile USA Inc. to install wireless Internet access throughout all of its Red Roof Inns over the next year, officials said..."
Sci/Tech,  RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK) will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long term customers...
Sports," Her tumble turn mightn't be as fast as  it once was but when it comes to turning heads, Inge de Bruijn  is still queen of the pool."
World,"Africa could be on the verge of a major polio outbreak, the World Health Organization warns."
Sports,"Shawn Crawford speeds to victory in 20.55 seconds in his first-round heat of the 200, and is joined in the second round by U.S. teammates Bernard Williams and Justin Gatlin."
Sports,World champion Tom Pappas pulls out of the decathlon Tuesday after injuring his left foot while attempting a pole vault.
Business,"When Trevor O #39;Hoy paints a gloomy picture of the outlook for Foster #39;s Group this year and describes the 2004-05 year as one of consolidation, it would be easy to think that he is sitting "
Business,"Ketchup maker saw its profit fall 9 as it spun off units to Del Monte, but new items boosted sales. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ketchup manufacturer HJ Heinz Co."
Business,Bank of Montreal kicked off earnings season for Canada #39;s big banks on Tuesday with a 30-per-cent jump in profits driven by strong gains at both its retail and investment banking operations.
Business,"BRYAN, Texas Citibank said today that it #39;s expanding into the Texas retail banking market in a big way. New York-based parent company Citigroup says it #39;s buying Bryan-based First American Bank, which has 102 full-service branches throughout Texas."
Business,Putin signs law restricting airtime and content in effort to curb his country #39;s alcohol intake. MOSCOW (Reuters) - A sweeping ban on beer advertising in Russia became law Tuesday in a move to curb the country #39;s 
Business,"If you want a car that keeps its value, buy one of these. And don #39;t buy it in orange. By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN/Money staff writer."
Business,"LABOR: Members march outside the Labor Department in Washington, DC, to protest the regulations that took effect Monday. BY LEIGH STROPE."
Business,"Granite Construction Inc. said Tuesday that it received two contracts, with a total value of about \$274 million, for maintenance and improvement work on roadways in Orange County, Calif."
Business," Sales of existing U.S. homes fell more than expected in July, as the housing market took a breather from its record toppling run, a trade association report showed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco has bought IP service control vendor P-Cube of Sunnyvale, California, in a cash deal worth about \$200m. The company says the deal should allow its customers to run advanced IP services such as voice "
Sci/Tech,NEOWIN TELLS us that Windows XP Service Pack 2 automatic delivery service is now to be launched on the 25th of August - that #39;s tomorrow.
Sci/Tech,"Sniffing out any whiff of biology on Mars has become a scientific battle of the bands - spectral bands that is. The purported detection of methane in the martian atmosphere by Mars Express, the European "
Sci/Tech,"California geneticists have created a  quot;marathon mouse quot; that can run twice as far nongenetically altered mice, and eat ravenously without growing fat."
Sci/Tech,Sophos released a warning yesterday about a worm that has the capability to use webcams to spy on computer users in their home or workplace.
Sci/Tech,Australian mobile telephone users may be able to buy and woo virtual dates this year after the release of a Virtual Girlfriend game for 3G mobile telephones.
Sci/Tech,"It is common wisdom among runners and other sports enthusiasts that lactic acid is the enemy of endurance. The chemical is a byproduct of metabolism during periods of intense exercise, when oxygen supplies cannot keep up with energy output."
Sci/Tech,"People in many West Bank cities and towns have staged a general sit-in to express solidarity with fellow Palestinians held in Israeli jails, Aljazeera #39;s correspondent reports."
World, The lawyer of one of the U.S. Army reservists accused of abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison said Tuesday that military prosecutors have agreed to drop some of their charges after the soldier agreed to plead guilty to the rest.
Sports, Winning a gold medal would ease the sting of two Olympic qualifying defeats for the United States team of National Basketball Association stars.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Kyle Martino has earned Major League Soccer #39;s Player of the Week honor for Week 21 of the 2004 season."
World,"Military court proceedings for four detainees from the US-led war in Afghanistan are due to start on Tuesday at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."
World,"by our Internet desk, 24 August 2004. Japan #39;s Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi says he will press his country #39;s case for a permanent UN Security Council seat when he addresses the annual session of the General Assembly next month."
Business," Sales of existing U.S. homes fell  more than expected in July, as the housing market took a  breather from its record toppling run, a trade association  report showed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," New Zealand researchers said Tuesday they will breed a flock of sheep in Australia that is genetically engineered to suffer Huntingdon's disease, so scientists can study the onset of the debilitating brain disease."
Sports, Judges were in the firing line at the  Athens Games Tuesday after angry gymnastics fans mutinied and  Russia drafted a fierce protest to Olympics bosses.
Business," U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday after  crude prices fell for a third session, easing investors' fears  that costly oil would squeeze company profits and slow growth."
World," Dick Cheney is one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history, regarded as a driving force behind the Iraq war and the Bush administration's industry friendly energy policy."
Business," Ketchup maker H.J. Heinz Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HNZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HNZ.N</A> on  Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 7.8 percent, excluding a  year earlier tax benefit, as demand for new products such as  Ore Ida Extra Crispy fries boosted sales."
World," Nepal's Maoist rebels have  temporarily suspended a crippling economic blockade of the  capital from Wednesday, saying the move was in response to  popular appeals."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> the world's  largest financial services company, said on Tuesday it will  acquire Texas based First American Bank."
World, Opposition activists in Bangladesh  attacked railway stations and battled police across the country  on Tuesday on the first day of a two day strike called to  protest against a deadly grenade attack at the weekend.
Sports,The Detroit Tigers #39; young right-hander has been going through a rough stretch. His 21-year-old brain was being overloaded with too many thoughts about mechanics.
Business,"Sirius is looking to score with its NFL deal, but it is looking more like an incomplete pass."
World,"Japan issued a deportation order today against former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, who is wanted in the United States for defying sanctions, but his lawyer immediately filed an appeal, blocking the move."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Osama bin Laden's chauffeur was arraigned Tuesday at the first U.S. military commission hearings since World War II, appearing at a pretrial session as defense lawyers sought to challenge the process..."
World," The United Nations said it had established ""almost with certainty"" that Rwandan soldiers had entered neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the past two weeks."
Sci/Tech,"The preserved remains of three Austrian soldiers are found on an Italian glacier, 86 years after they died."
Sci/Tech,"Blueberries, already the darlings of the fruit world for their potential disease-fighting ability, may have yet another compound to help lower cholesterol. A compound called pterostilbene performed better, at least in a lab study with rats, than a common cholesterol-lowering drug."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers on Monday unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the ""genetic doping"" of elite athletes a small step closer to reality."
Sci/Tech,"TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- University of Arizona researchers are trying to determine how much rain to expect based on how often lightning strikes..."
Sci/Tech,The exit of Chief Marketing Officer Tod Nielsen is the sixth confirmed executive departure from the company in the past two months.
Business,"Citigroup Inc., which long has sought to expand its retail banking operations to Texas, said Tuesday that it is acquiring the First American Bank of Bryan, Texas."
Business,Integrated circuit maker National Semiconductor Corp. said Tuesday that it will sell its imaging unit to photo equipment maker Eastman Kodak Co.
Business,"US stocks opened higher on Tuesday after crude oil prices fell for a third day, easing investors #39; concerns of costly oil squeezing company profits and slowing growth."
Business,"Gartner strengthened its forecast for 2004 global semiconductor sales Tuesday, saying it saw the market growing by 27 percent to \$226 billion, a 25 percent increase from an earlier prediction."
Sci/Tech,"The hunger strike by thousands of security prisoners (called  quot;prisoners of war quot; by the Palestinians) could become a difficult, complex affair."
Sports,"  The Americans were staggered by emotions, never by opponents. It took a gold medal to knock them down. Laura Berg got a head start."
Sports,"Her heroes gave her a gift four years ago, and Heather O #39;Reilly repaid them handsomely Monday at Pankritio Stadium on the island of Crete."
Sports," An earthquake rattled Athens on Tuesday, including the Olympic venues in the Greek capital. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said that there was a tremor, but few other details were known, such as the magnitude or epicentre of the quake."
Sports,Mark Shipman and Tony Ally both failed to progress beyond the semi-final stages of the three-metre springboard diving this afternoon.
World,Bobby Fischer remains in Japan Tuesday night thanks to a last-minute appeal by his lawyers against a deportation order issued just hours earlier.
World," KYIV, Ukraine (AP)   A tentative deal to ease Ukraine's political crisis foundered Tuesday over the opposition's refusal to endorse constitutional changes and outgoing President Leonid Kuchma's rejection of the call to fire his prime minister."
World," The Yukos oil company's appeal of its crushing 2000 back taxes bill was put off until next month, the Interfax news agency reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Karina Longworth lives in New York City, where it shouldn't be that hard to avoid an ex lover."
Sci/Tech," With the longer and better theatrical version of Spike Lee's Jim Brown   All American out today, I've been thinking about the DVD pleasure I've gotten from other portraits of African American sports figures. Three to check out:"
World, Opposition activists in Bangladesh attacked railway stations and battled police across the country on Tuesday on the first day of a two day strike called to protest against a deadly grenade attack at the weekend.
Sports," Hungarian Olympic discus champion Robert  Fazekas will lose his gold medal and be expelled from the Games  after being caught trying to tamper with a urine sample, an  International Olympic Committee source said Tuesday."
Business, The dollar extended gains early in New  York on Tuesday as dealers continued to pare back bets against  the dollar in predominantly technical trading.
Business,"Economic growth in South Africa is reviving, helped by high commodity prices and low interest rates, the country's central bank says."
Business,"The Yukos oil company #39;s appeal of its crushing 2000 back-taxes bill was put off until next month, the Interfax news agency reported Tuesday."
Business,"Ketchup maker HJ Heinz Co. (HNZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 7.8 percent, excluding a year-earlier tax benefit, as demand for new products "
Business,"Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc. said Tuesday that it more than doubled its third-quarter profit on sharply higher prices for poultry products during the period, but trimmed its full-year forecast in "
Business,"Shares of Sanderson Farms Inc. (SAFM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) sunk nearly 16 percent before the bell on Tuesday, after the chicken producer #39;s quarterly earnings fell short of Wall Street estimates."
Business,"US antitrust regulators are investigating possible anti-competitive practices at the American Stock Exchange and Chicago Board Options Exchange, according to the annual report of the National Association of Securities Dealers."
Business," Despite a rise in the price of gasoline last month, the annual inflation rate dipped slightly to 2.3 per cent. However, the core rate of inflation rose a bit more than analysts had expected, fuelling "
Business,  Scotch whisky distiller Glenmorangie (UK:GMGA) said it #39;s in talks with potential acquirers after shareholders controlling over 50 percent of the company said they wanted to sell.
Business,Ottawa #39;s Cognos Inc. announced a US\$52.2-million deal on Tuesday to acquire a Swedish maker of financial reporting software. Cognos said it will acquire Stockholm 
Sci/Tech,"in the form of a virtual girlfriend. The Hong Kong company Artificial Life, which developed the new game, says the girl will appear "
Sci/Tech,"The worldwide market for Wi-Fi network infrastructure and adapters surpassed \$1.0 billion in quarterly revenues for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2003, according to market research firm In-Stat/MDR."
Sports,"Monday night, 20-year-old Jeremy Wariner and 21-year-old Otis Harris led an American contingent up the center of the track to claim gold and silver in the 400."
Sports," Winners in four of their last five games, the Detroit Tigers hand the ball to 23 year old lefthander Wilfredo Ledezma tonight for the middle portion of a three game series with the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park."
World,"level panel investigating US military detention operations has concluded that top Pentagon officials and the military command in Iraq contributed to an environment in which detainees were abused at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, a defense official said "
World,A South African arms dealer accused of a key role in a planned coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea today sought to clear 18 imprisoned co-defendants.
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq, August 24 -- A car bomb exploded near the gate of a US-funded Iraqi television network in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least two people and wounding two others, authorities and witnesses said."
World,The once quiet Himalayan Hindu kingdom Nepal has turned unsettled since 1996 when members of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) went violent on some of their demands.
World,"The United States is looking for a reason to act against Iran amid accusations Tehran is secretly developing atomic weapons, Iran #39;s Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said in remarks published on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Domain Names Still Important Despite Search Engine Popularity\\A common belief is that search engines like Google make specific web addresses, that is, Internet domain names, relatively unimportant.  #8220;That is not true, #8221; asserts psychologist Susan D. Griffith, Ph.D.  #8220;As in other areas of branding, names are everything, and memorable names on ..."
Sci/Tech,Google IPO and Effect on Venture Capital Industry\\Will the Google IPO have any impact on the Venture Capital market?  FundingPost surveyed 32 Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors for their opinions.  FundingPost is happy to share these responses from leading venture investors as it should help guide CEOs of ...
Sci/Tech,<strong>Poll result</strong> The people have spoken
Business," U.S. antitrust regulators are investigating possible anti competitive practices at the American Stock Exchange and Chicago Board Options Exchange, according to the annual report of the National Association of Securities Dealers."
Sci/Tech," German cable operator Kabel Deutschland (KDG) will massively increase its proposed spending for broadband Internet to appease cartel office concerns over its plans to buy three smaller rivals, it said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The representative for Hollywood's major movie studios on Monday said its members have sued two microchip makers, alleging they sold their products to makers of equipment that can be used to illegally copy DVDs."
Business, Oil prices extended losses below  $46 on  Tuesday in a third day of falls as a more optimistic Iraq  export picture helped unwind some of the supply worries that  have lifted the market to historic levels.
Sci/Tech," When several birds fell ill last year at Auburn University's respected raptor center, experts were shocked and puzzled by the explanation that the culprit was a lethal disease never seen before in birds of prey."
Business,"  U.S. antitrust regulators are  investigating possible anti competitive practices at the  American Stock Exchange and Chicago Board Options Exchange,  according to the annual report of the National Association of  Securities Dealers."
World,"Buenos Aires - Environmental activists called attention on Monday to the perils of global warming, erecting an enormous  quot;Noah #39;s Ark quot; in downtown Buenos Aires, in a protest action providing  quot;shelter quot; to dozens of  quot;environmental refugees."
World,Disaster relief agencies in Florida are beginning to confront one of their most difficult problems: finding long-term housing for thousands of displaced residents.
World," quot;This is Afghanistan #39;s best opportunity to establish a reform-oriented government, quot; said Andrew Wilder of the Afghan Research and Evaluation Unit think tank."
Sci/Tech," The representative for Hollywood's  major movie studios on Monday said its members have sued two  microchip makers, alleging they sold their products to makers  of equipment that can be used to illegally copy DVDs."
Business,A trade group reports sales of existing homes dipped 2.9 percent in July. But the National Association of Realtors says it was still the third-highest level on record.
Business,"Bank of Montreal shot out of the starting gate Tuesday, reporting that third-quarter earnings jumped 30 percent to Canadian \$654 million - prompting the bank to boost its dividends and full-year outlook."
Business,"Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympics, as initially planned, but will visit a Russian monastery in the Mount Athos monk community in northern Greece a few days later instead, according to a report."
Sci/Tech,The British team that built the space probe for Europe #39;s doomed mission to Mars conceded Tuesday that any future ventures to the Red Planet should have better 
Sci/Tech,"Wireless local area network (Lan) - or Wi-Fi - technology is undergoing a  quot;fundamental shift quot; as embedded Mini PCI card adaptors take over from PC card adaptors as the dominant access devices, new research has claimed."
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug 24 (AFP) - A member of Greece #39;s Olympic judo squad who leapt from a third-storey apartment after an argument with her boyfriend just days before the Athens Games has died, a hospital source said Tuesday."
Sports,"IN an unconvincing display Australia #39;s troubled women #39;s rowing crew last night welcomed back Sally Robbins, but doubts remain about her involvement in future team events."
Sports, The Seattle Mariners host the Tampa Bay Devil Rays tonight in the the middle contest of a three game set at Safeco Field.
Sports," The struggling Cleveland Indians try to halt a season high eight game losing streak tonight, as they host the New York Yankees in the second of a three game series at Jacobs Field."
World,"home in the United States for breaking sanctions, rejecting his demand for protection as a political refugee. His lawyers responded on Tuesday by appealing against the decision, which they described as  quot;very regrettable quot;."
Business,FOSTER #39;S Group expressed renewed faith yesterday in its troubled US wine strategy despite an  quot;unacceptable quot; one-third drop in earnings from the wine division and confirmation it would be another two years until profit growth picked up.
Business,"Interstate Bakeries Corp. said it plans to shut down its bakery operation in Buffalo effective Oct. 23, a closing the Kansas City-based company said will affect approximately 200 employees."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has turned to a Swiss telecommunication operator for the first commercial trial of its system that delivers television signals to consumers over a broadband telecommunications network, it announced this week."
Sci/Tech,"The next time you are in your bedroom with your PC plus Webcam switched on, don #39;t think that your privacy is all intact. If you have a Webcam plugged into an infected computer, there is a possibility that "
Sci/Tech,"DATATEC #39;s international arm has announced its second acquisition in as many weeks , with a 15,7m buyout of US based Solution Technology Incorporated (STI)."
Sports," Around the final curve they came, into the homestretch, and it was unfolding just how they had predicted: One, two, three."
World,"Osama bin Laden #39;s chauffeur was arraigned Tuesday at the first US military tribunal since World War II, appearing at a pretrial session as defense lawyers sought to challenge the process."
World,"Taiwan #39;s stock market, the fifth- biggest in Asia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. the largest contract chipmaker in the world, will close a second day tomorrow as Typhoon "
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves Goes to Japan\\Ask Jeeves today announced the launch of a beta version of Ask.jp, a new Japanese language Web search engine. Based on the company rsquo;s flagship Ask Jeeves search destination, Ask.jp is developed by Ask Jeeves Japan Co., Ltd, a joint venture between Ask Jeeves, Inc. and Japan-based ..."
Business," Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc. (SAFM.O) said on Tuesday its quarterly profit doubled on strong demand, but warned of lower wholesale prices and higher grain costs, sparking a 23 percent drop in its shares."
Sci/Tech," Patrick Whitney's cell phone drives him crazy. Its speed dial settings do not change when he travels to another city. He can't send a message to his online calendar. It makes random calls when it gets squashed in his briefcase. Fixing these problems doesn't take new technology, he says, just better design. Whitney, 53, is the director of the Illinois Institute of Technology's Institute of Design, the largest full time graduate school of design in the U.S."
World," The White House said Tuesday that North Korea's Kim Jong Il is engaging in ""more bluster"" by criticizing President Bush as a leader who is fomenting world unrest."
Sci/Tech, A layer of quartz grains found in an east Georgia kaolin mine have been traced to the impact of a giant asteroid that crashed near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay 35 million years ago.
Sci/Tech," Already a leading launch area for scientific balloons in northern Europe, operations at Sweden's Esrange launch facility will expand next year with NASA's decision to use it for launches of its largest scientific balloons, a spokesman said Tuesday."
Business," Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SAFM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SAFM.O</A> said on Tuesday its quarterly profit doubled on strong  demand, but warned of lower wholesale prices and higher grain  costs, sparking a 23 percent drop in its shares."
Business," U.S. Treasuries prices turned lower  for a third straight session on Tuesday, unnerved by a mix of  softer oil, firmer stocks and economic optimism from Federal  Reserve officials."
Sports,The Renault F1 Team Roadshow will touch down in Lyon on Sunday 5 September 2004 for a festival celebration of Renaults rich motorsport heritage.
Sports,"Spa is among the most demanding circuits for the engine, and Rob White explains the challenge of this unusual circuit."
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell has agreed to pay \$120 million to settle fraud charges with the S.E.C. involving overstated oil reserves, the U.S. securities regulator said today."
World," Shawn Crawford was all business Tuesday morning, speeding to victory in 20.55 seconds in his first round heat of the 200   a sharp contrast to his antics in the early rounds of the 100. Crawford, who finished fourth in the 100 after dominating the early rounds, was joined in the second round by U.S..."
World," The Pentagon's most senior civilian and military officials share a portion of blame for creating conditions that led to the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal in Iraq, according to a new report.    The report, by a commission appointed by Defense Secretary Donald H..."
World, The lawyer of one of the U.S. Army reservists accused of abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison said Tuesday that military prosecutors have agreed to drop some of their charges after the soldier agreed to plead guilty to the rest...
World," ABU SHOUK CAMP, Sudan (Reuters) - The Sudanese government  is trying to meet U.N. demands to end the conflict in Darfur  that has killed up to 50,000 people but needs to do more,  British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Tuesday."
World,"One of the soldiers in the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal has agreed a guilty plea with prosecutors, his lawyer says."
Sports,The Villa manager was said to be ready to leave the midlands club unless his assistants Roy Aitken and Steve McGregor were also given new three-and-a-half year deals.
Sci/Tech," Euro Disney wants to use part of a  planned rights issue to build a gut wrenching new ""Tower of  Terror"" ride that could cost some 150 million euros ( $182.2  million), sources familiar with the situation said."
Business,"Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc. (SAFM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday its quarterly profit doubled on strong demand, but warned of lower wholesale "
Business,NEW YORK (AFX)--Eastman Kodak Tuesday said it agreed to buy the imaging business of National Semiconductor for undisclosed terms. The business develops and makes metal oxide semiconductor image sensor devices.
Business,"Shares of Possis Medical Inc. (POSS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) tumbled as much as 41 percent on Tuesday after the company cut its earnings outlook due to the failure of its AngioJet "
Business,One of the largest financial institutions in Texas has drawn the attention of a New York banking giant. Bryan-based First American Bank SSB will be acquired by New York-based Citigroup Inc.
Business,"National Semiconductor Corp. said Monday it agreed to sell its imaging business, which makes chips used in small cameras and cell phones, to camera giant Eastman Kodak Co."
Business,"President Vladimir Putin signed into law a series of tough new restrictions on beer ads, a measure that lawmakers said should help reduce youth drinking and hooliganism."
Business,"Talks have broken down between US Airways (UAIR:Nasdaq - news - research) and its pilots, putting the carrier another step closer to filing for bankruptcy protection again."
Business,"NEW YORK : Citigroup, the world #39;s biggest financial firm, said it has agreed to buy Texas-based First American Bank for an undisclosed sum."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. slashed prices across its Pentium 4 and Itanium product lines Sunday as it prepares for its biannual developer conference in San Francisco at the beginning of September.
Sci/Tech,"A world wide ring of pirates based around five Poles has been penetrated by police. A spokesperson for the Polish cyber cops have told Reuters that it had wound up an organised group, involving more than 100 "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Monday withdrew from a United Nations software standards group for commerce, citing  quot;business reasons. quot;. Earlier this year, Microsoft #39;s participation had "
Sci/Tech,"Tokyo, Aug. 23 (Jiji Press)--NTT DoCoMo firmed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday morning following a media report that it will start procuring mobile phone handsets made by Motorola Inc."
Sports,"ATHENS Serbia-Montenegro is shockingly out of medal contention in Olympic men #39;s basketball, and the team #39;s head coach doesn #39;t have many admirers left at home."
Sports," Edmonton #39;s Lori Ann Muenzer moved to within one win of Olympic gold Tuesday, defeating Australian Anna Meares in the semi final of the sprint cycling."
Sports,"The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the tremor had a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 and occurred at 3:38 pm, about 70 kilometres northeast of Athens on the island of Evia."
World,Maoists in Nepal on Tuesday lifted the weeklong economic blockade that had virtually paralysed Kathmandu. A joint statement issued by the six organisations affiliated to the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist 
World,The first trial has begun of one of the suspects held at the Guantanamo Bay US navy base on Cuba. A military tribunal will be hearing the cases against a total of four 
World,A US military judge has ruled that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld cannot be forced to testify in the court-martial of an Army reservist charged with abusing inmates at Iraq #39;s Abu Ghraib prison.
World,"Tehran, Aug 24, IRNA -- The visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi stressed that Iran #39;s nuclear activities will never be conducted in hiding."
Sci/Tech,"A newfound planet detected by a small, 4-inch-diameter telescope demonstrates that we are at the cusp of a new age of planet discovery. Soon, new worlds may be located at an accelerating pace, bringing the detection of the first Earth-sized world one step closer."
Business,"WASHINGTON : US existing home sales tumbled 2.9 percent in July but the pace was still the third-fastest on record, boosted by cheap mortgages, an industry survey showed."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems is buying IP-service control vendor P-Cube in a deal valued at \$200 million. P-Cube #39;s products help service providers identify subscribers, classify applications, improve service performance and charge for multiple IP services."
Sci/Tech,"Enterprise developers looking for a guide to test applications against the new Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) are getting some help from Microsoft (Quote, Chart)."
Sci/Tech,"Polish police have broken up a gang of more than 100 hackers who sold pirated music and films, using academic computer systems around the world to store their wares, a police spokeswoman said on Tuesday."
Sports,"AUSTRALIA #39;S troubled women #39;s rowing crew last night publicly welcomed back Sally Robbins, but it was an unconvincing display."
Sci/Tech,"Opsware, a data-center automation software company, and EDS renew a contract worth \$50 million."
Sci/Tech,The manual is intended to increase open-source usage among the 800 IT projects sponsored by the United Nations.
Sci/Tech,"Evidence from busy rovers suggests one-time presence of water, but system reboots almost dried up the sea of data."
Sci/Tech,Company's distribution includes 1.5 million shares for Chief Executive John Chambers.
Sci/Tech,"U.K. semiconductor design company Arm Holdings PLC has agreed to acquire a Sunnyvale, California, provider of components for chip manufacturing in a deal valued at around \$913 million in cash and stock."
Sci/Tech," Euro Disney wants to use part of a planned rights issue to build a gut wrenching new ""Tower of Terror"" ride that could cost some 150 million euros ( #36;182.2 million), sources familiar with the situation said."
Sports,An official involved with negotiations between Major League Baseball and the players #39; association said leaders of the two sides had outlined a new and significantly more stringent drug-testing program.
Sports," When a day of drama had ended and the quarterfinal pairings were set, the news was not great for the United States. In order to get to the semifinals and possibly the gold medal game, first the Americans will have to defeat Spain  #151; the team that left the widest wake of impressed and defeated opponents during the preliminary round."
Sports," Cornerback Derek Ross, who tied for the NFL rookie lead in interceptions two years ago, was signed on Tuesday by the Minnesota Vikings."
Sci/Tech," National Semiconductor Corp. said Monday it agreed to sell its imaging business, which makes chips used in small cameras and cell phones, to camera giant Eastman Kodak Co., as it focuses on its main business of making analog chips."
Sports,"The 47-year-old former England coach was unveiled today, bringing to an end Wolves month-long search for a successor to Dave Jones."
Business, Royal Dutch/Shell Group agreed on  Tuesday to finalized settlements with U.S. and UK regulators  which will cost the oil giant  $150.7 million over its  mis statement of proven oil reserves.
Business," The European Commission plans to open  an in depth, four month probe of plans by Microsoft Corp. and  Time Warner Inc. to acquire joint control of U.S. ContentGuard  Holdings Inc., a source close to the situation said on Tuesday."
Sports, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has shrugged off a High Court ruling that challenged the businessman #39;s control of the firm behind Grand Prix racing.
World,More migrants arrive on Italy's Lampedusa island as PM Berlusconi prepares for migration talks in Libya.
Sports,"Quarterback Quincy Carter signs with the New York Jets on Tuesday, three weeks after his surprising release by Dallas."
Sports,"America's struggles on the cycling track continued Tuesday, when Colby Pearce managed only a tie for 13th place in the points race."
Business,The National Association of Realtors reports sales of previously owned US homes fell 2.9 percent in July. The Realtors said resales in July fell to 6.72 million single-family 
World,"Iraqi security forces moved to within 400 meters (yards) of a holy shrine in Najaf on Tuesday, just hours after the government warned Shi #39;ite rebels inside they would be killed if they did not surrender."
Sci/Tech,"The music industry wants to get a sales bounce by wooing students with steep price cuts, while universities are eager to strike deals to cut down on illegal downloading. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"UK regulators criticized Royal Dutch/Shell Group, Europe #39;s second-largest oil company, for unprecedented misconduct #39; #39; in the overstatement of reserves that led to fines of \$151."
Business,"The nation #39;s largest bank will be setting up shop in Texas by acquiring Bryan-based First American Bank. The parent operation of Citibank said Tuesday that it will acquire First American, which has \$3."
Business,"Cingular Wireless LLC began offering a multimedia messaging service on Tuesday that is compatible with that of its future unit, AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
Sci/Tech,"In 2003, removable Wi-Fi PC card adapters were displaced by embedded Mini PCI card adapters, representing a fundamental shift, says a new report."
Sports,"When Paul Hamm won the Olympic gold medal for Olympic all-around gymnastics, NBC analyst Tim Daggett proclaimed it the greatest sports moment he #39;d ever witnessed."
Sports,There have been a handful of sporting greats who have built up an aura of invincibility over the years. Arsenal #39;s players huddle up after equalling Nottingham Forest #39;s 42-game record.
World,Nepalese rebels said today they were removing a blockade of the capital that had cut Kathmandu off from the rest of the country for a week.
World,At least seven people are confirmed dead as Typhoon Aere pounded northern Taiwan with high winds and heavy rain. The storm hit the area with maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers-an-hour.
World, Greenpeace activists scaled the walls of Ford Motor Co.'s Norwegian headquarters Tuesday to protest plans to destroy hundreds of non polluting electric cars.
Sci/Tech," In this era of high speed Internet access, the back to school season features college students streaming back into their broadband wired dormitory rooms, booting up their computers and letting gigabytes of digital tunes flow like a waterfall    and for many students, the question of whether the downloading violates copyright laws plays second fiddle. However, a legal, affordable alternative has a chance to thrive in this potentially huge market, or at least that's what the digital music business and the universities are hoping."
Sci/Tech, Electronic Data Systems Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to pay  #36;50 million to extend an agreement with Opsware Inc. for software used in running data centers.
Business," National Commerce Financial  Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NCF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NCF.N</A> said on Tuesday it agreed to settle previously  disclosed shareholder class action lawsuits challenging its  proposed merger with SunTrust Banks, Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STI.N</A>."
World,"HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - Quarterback Quincy Carter signed with the New York Jets on Tuesday, three weeks after his surprising release by Dallas..."
World, The U.S. military judge hearing the Abu Ghraib abuse said Tuesday that prosecutors have until Sept...
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co. says it #39;s agreed to buy the Imaging business of National Semiconductor Corp., which develops and manufactures complimentary metal oxide semiconductor image sensor devices."
Sci/Tech,"National Semiconductor Corp. said Monday it agreed to sell its imaging business, which makes chips used in small cameras and cell phones, to camera giant Eastman Kodak Co., as it focuses on its main business of making analog chips."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: AOL signs up for Omniture traffic tool...Friendster hires ex-AOL ad exec...HP inks deal with energy firm.
Business,"  Royal Dutch/Shell Group will pay a  $120 million penalty to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of its overstatement of nearly 4.5 billion barrels of proven reserves, the federal agency said Tuesday."
Business,"Attempting to ward off a second bankruptcy filing, management and pilots of US Airways (Nasdaq: UAIR) took discussions of concessions that might keep the airline afloat through this past weekend."
Business,"Citigroup of New York said Tuesday it will acquire First American Bank of Bryan, Texas. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Citigroup #39;s earnings."
Business,"Ketchup maker HJ Heinz Co. (HNZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 7.8 percent, excluding a year-earlier tax benefit, as demand for new products "
Business,"BELFAST, Northern Ireland -- Northern Ireland #39;s only brewery must close after a suitable buyer failed to come forward, its Belgian owner Interbew announced Tuesday."
Business,"Bankrupt cable operator asks court to force payments, says family already admitted they owe money. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Adelphia Communications Corp."
Business,"The energy provider said household gas bills would rise by 12.4 per cent and electricity by 9.4 per cent from September 20. The company blamed the increases on the record price of wholesale gas, which also impacts on the cost of producing electricity."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 24, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Cisco Systems Inc. said yesterday that it has agreed to acquire Sunnyvale, Calif., software developer P-Cube Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP users with Automatic Update enabled will have a rather hefty download tomorrow (August 25), as Microsoft plans to release Service Pack 2 for Windows XP via Automatic Update."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 24, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A Columbus, Ind., man was charged yesterday in federal court with hacking into the systems of his Gloucester, Mass."
Sports,"Russian teenager Mikhail Ignatyev gave his nation their first medal of the Olympic track cycling competition on Tuesday, winning gold in the men #39;s points race."
Sports,Everton Football Club have rejected an offer of 20million from Newcastle United Football Club for Wayne Rooney - although they may return with an improved offer.
World,The historic military trials of four al Qaeda suspects are set to get under way at the US military base in Cuba. The Guantanamo Bay cases mark the first time military commissions have been held for more than 50 years.
World,The eye of typhoon Aere will move northwestward after sweeping past a sea area off Taipei and will hit East China coastal areas between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
World,Iran has reiterated that it will retaliate if Israel carries out a preemptive strike against its nuclear program. The escalating war of words comes as a top US arms-control official has charged that Tehran 
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Letters</strong> Oh, and don't be mean to spamvertised sites"
Sports," The Russian Olympic delegation joined the growing list of Olympic malcontents Tuesday, arguing that its two biggest stars got cheated in the gymnastics competition."
Business, Verizon Communications Inc. and Qwest Communications International Inc. asked a federal court on Tuesday to block temporary rules by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission forcing the companies to lease phone lines to rivals for at least another six months.
Sports," The New York Jets solved their backup quarterback problems by signing Quincy Carter, who was recently released by the Dallas Cowboys. Terms of the deal were not announced."
Business," Verizon Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VZ.N</A>  and Qwest Communications International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=Q.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">Q.N</A> asked a  federal appeals court Tuesday to block temporary rules by the  U.S. Federal Communications Commission forcing the companies to  lease phone lines to rivals for at least another six months."
Business," U.S. blue chips were lower on Tuesday,  as a drop in phone company Verizon Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VZ.N</A>  overshadowed a brokerage upgrade on Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A>  and a three session drop in oil prices."
Business,"Management and pilots break off talks, making liquidation more likely."
Sci/Tech," Strong winds and heavy rain from Typhoon Aere pounded Taiwan on Tuesday, disrupting air and sea traffic and forcing financial markets, schools and businesses in Taipei and nearby counties to close."
Business,Heinz (NYSE: HNZ) is probably one of the most efficiently run public companies and continues to  quot;remove clutter quot; and  quot;squeeze out cost quot; to improve cash management and balance sheet performance.
Business,Malacaang allayed fears yesterday that the Philippines is on the brink of a financial crisis as it assured that the government is exerting its best efforts to bring down the widening 
Business,"Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) the world #39;s largest financial services company, said on Tuesday it will acquire First American Bank in the quickly-growing Texas market."
Business,"Northern Ireland #39;s only brewery is to close with the loss of up to 85 jobs after failing to find a buyer, its Belgian owner Interbrew says."
Business,National Commerce Financial Corp. said Tuesday that it agreed to settle shareholder lawsuits challenging SunTrust Banks Inc. #39;s proposed purchase of the financial services company.
Business,"ROCHESTER, NYEastman Kodak will acquire the imaging business of National Semiconductor Corp., which develops and manufactures metal oxide semiconductor image sensor devices."
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Qwest Communications International Inc. (QN: Quote, Profile, Research) asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to block "
Business,Shares of Motley Fool Stock Advisor recommendation ARM Holdings (Nasdaq: ARMHY) tumbled 19 on Monday in response to the company #39;s buyout offer initially valued at \$913 million 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will resume rolling out Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Wednesday when it starts pushing the massive update to business users via Windows Automatic Update and the Windows Update Web site.
Sci/Tech,"Cingular Wireless LLC, AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. and AT amp;T Corp. reported an agreement resolving issues related to the use of the AT amp;T brand in connection with Cingulars pending acquisition of AWS, as "
Sci/Tech,Intel is moving to reduce its chip inventory and make way for new products by deeply discounting some of its Pentium 4 and Itanium processors.
Sci/Tech,"Mobile Hotspot #39;s network of public venues with Wi Fi is extensive and its partners are big names you #39;ve heard of(Starbucks, FedEx Kinko #39;s, Borders Books)."
Sci/Tech,"Erik writes  quot; BBC News reports about a Hong Kong based company called Artificial Life that has developed a solution for men without a partner, in the form of a virtual girlfriend that appear as an animated figure on the video screen of a mobile phone "
Sci/Tech,"But that optimism isn #39;t matched by Infineon, which said that while the market worldwide remains buoyant, the US is a special case and cautioned that growth might not be as strong as it expected."
Sci/Tech,"The PC industry is doing a better job of satisfying its US customers than in recent years, and improvements to technical support seem to have done the trick, according to the "
Sci/Tech,"The US Postal Service has awarded SAP a \$35 million contract to supply a new human-resources system. SAP has benefited from a series of big customer wins this year, showing strong revenue growth "
Sci/Tech,"With the help of a modified backyard telescope, astronomers have discovered a giant planet orbiting another star. It is the first extrasolar world found with such modest equipment."
Sports,"The Russian Olympic delegation joined the growing list of Olympic malcontents Tuesday, arguing that its two biggest stars got cheated in the gymnastics competition."
World,Italy #39;s government insisted Tuesday it will keep its troops in Iraq despite a demand by militants holding an Italian journalist hostage that Italian forces pull out within 48 hours.
World,"Nepal #39;s Maoist rebels have temporarily called off a crippling economic blockade of the capital effective on Wednesday, saying the move was in response to popular appeals."
Business,British Gas have announced a large bill increase for its millions of customers. The energy giant said household gas bills would rise by 12.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Chipmaker Fujitsu prepares WiMax chip...EDS extends Opsware contract...AOL signs up for Omniture traffic tool.
Sports,"A minor earthquake rattled Olympic venues in Athens Tuesday, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. The tremor was measured at 4.5 on the Richter scale, with an epicenter about 70 kilometers northeast of the Greek capital, under the Aegean Sea."
Sports,"Less than three weeks after being released by the Dallas Cowboys, quarterback Quincy Carter has landed with the New York Jets. Carter arrived in New York on Tuesday and signed a one-year contract."
Sports,Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson has insisted his club #39;s interest in Wayne Rooney is genuine amid talk of conspiracy theories. The 71-year-old confirmed for the first time that United are chasing the teenager #39;s 
Sci/Tech,Company preps single chip WiMax compliant part for use in wireless broadband gear.
Sci/Tech,"After unveiling cutting-edge technology for choking off the spread of viruses in March, Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is quietly shelving the project, citing conflicts with Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system, a company executive said."
Sci/Tech,"The PC industry is doing a better job of satisfying its U.S. customers than in recent years, and improvements to technical support seem to have done the trick, according to the results of a study released Tuesday by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor."
Sports," Jordan Brower struck out eight batters and knocked in the winning run to lead Thousand Oaks, Calif., into the United States semifinals with a 3 1 win over Lincoln, R.I., at the Little League World Series on Tuesday."
Business," Oil prices fell sharply to  $45 on  Tuesday, extending losses to a third day as a more optimistic  Iraq export picture helped unwind some of the supply worries  that have lifted the market to historic levels."
Business, Verizon Communications Inc. and  Qwest Communications International Inc. asked a federal court  on Tuesday to block temporary rules by the U.S. Federal  Communications Commission forcing the companies to lease phone  lines to rivals for at least another six months.
Business," U.S. blue chips were lower on Tuesday,  as a drop in phone company Verizon Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VZ.N</A>  overshadowed a brokerage upgrade on Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A>  and a three session drop in oil prices."
Sci/Tech," It may be wise to check out a stranger's ears before picking a fight, U.S. researchers advised on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Americans know George Washington as the dour founding father with white hair and ponytail depicted on U.S. currency, but most people have little idea what the nation's first president really looked like beyond this stock image."
Business," Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SAFM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SAFM.O</A> on Tuesday said it is being hurt by lower wholesale  prices and higher grain costs in the current quarter, sparking  a 23 percent drop in its stock and pulling down shares of its  rivals."
Business, The dollar was mostly stronger across  the board on Tuesday as dealers pared back bets against the  currency in predominantly technical trading.
Business,"Botswanan diamond mining firm Debswana dismisses workers who took part in an illegal strike, agency reports say."
World,Italy says it has no intention of withdrawing its troops from Iraq despite the demands of kidnappers who seized an Italian journalist.
Business,Shell agreed today to finalized settlements with U.S. and UK regulators over its mis-statement of proven oil reserves.
World," Three Americans, including 100 meter gold medalist Justin Gatlin, will attempt to advance to the semifinals in the 200 meters Tuesday when action resumes on the Olympic Stadium track at 1 p.m. EDT..."
Business,"Fueled by optimism for a growing US economy, two advertising forecasters yesterday predicted notable gains for the industry next year, despite the absence of the presidential "
Business,"Russia and Belarus achieved compromise and settled the gas pricing problem, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a joint press conference with his Belarussian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko."
Sci/Tech,"The enterprise customers doing cell-phone business with the confusing mix of AT amp;T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, and AT amp;T now have a future roadmap, after the three companies "
Sci/Tech,Vonage has teamed with NETGEAR Inc. to develop a suite of broadband telephony devices incorporating the latest version of Texas Instruments #39; VoIP and WLAN chipsets.
Sports,"Australia has pulled off an upset win in the Olympic baseball semi-final, defeating gold medal favorite Japan, 1-0. Two Australian pitchers shut down Japan #39;s all-professional lineup Tuesday while Aussie first "
Sports,Southampton have been told it was  quot;unacceptable quot; they parted company with manager Paul Sturrock after just two games into the Barclays Premiership season.
Sports,Rangers can reduce their grim 68 million pound (\$123 million) debt by beating CSKA Moscow in Wednesday #39;s final Champions League qualifier but manager Alex McLeish 
Sports,"New York Jets defensive end John Abraham, alleged to have violated the terms of his aftercare treatment, will meet with league officials Wednesday to appeal the findings of a recent random test."
World,"One of the key members of the Bali bomb conspiracy, Idris, has escaped punishment for the crime. Indonesia correspondent Tim Palmer reports, the man confessed to his involvement in the Bali bombing, but the "
Sci/Tech,"Verizon and Qwest asked a federal court to block temporary rules forcing the companies to lease phone lines to rivals for at least another six months.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Reuters</B></FONT>"
Business,"Australia #39;s largest beer and wine company, Foster #39;s Group, said its second-half net profit fell 72 per cent on costs to restructure its wine business, and forecast modest growth for 2005."
Business,"After a series of missteps, Google finally pulled off its much-hyped initial public offering last week. The good news about this unusual IPO, which sought to deprive Wall Street banks of full control over "
Business,"UK regulators said Royal Dutch/Shell Group, Europe #39;s second-largest oil company, was guilty of unprecedented misconduct #39; #39; in overstating reserves that led to fines of \$151."
Business, A strong profit report from the Bank of Montreal and a lower price for oil weren #39;t enough to spark buying interest as North American stock markets edged lower Tuesday.
Business,"Poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc. (SAFM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it is being hurt by lower wholesale prices and higher grain costs in the "
Sci/Tech,"Hong Kong-based phone technology firm, Artificial Life, has announced the upcoming release of its new 3G game Virtual Girlfriend. Virtual Girlfriend is a mobile phone game that is based on intelligent animated "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has followed a European company in withdrawing from a UN software standards group for commerce. Known as the United Nations Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic 
Sports," While world record holder Paula Radcliffe is still picking up the pieces after burning out in the women #39;s marathon at Athens Olympics, gold medal winner Mizuki Noguchi is simply basking in the glory and pondering her next move."
Sports,ATHENS: The Australian Olympic women #39;s eight have been reprimanded for a breach of team protocol over an ugly war of words between crew members after one quit rowing three quarters of the way through the Olympic final.
World,"Italy says it has no intention of withdrawing its 3,000 troops from Iraq in the face of demands from kidnappers who have seized an Italian journalist."
World," It seemed like an invasion of Biblical proportions in the Italian town of Matera, the outdoor setting for Mel Gibson's film ""The Passion of The Christ""."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai promised Tuesday to repatriate 400 Pakistani prisoners who fought with the former ruling Taliban regime and have been held in Afghan jails since 2001, a Pakistani official said."
Business," Oil prices fell more than a dollar to   $45 on Tuesday, in a third day of losses as a more optimistic  Iraq export picture helped unwind some of the supply worries  that have lifted the market to historic levels."
Sports,"Quarterback Quincy Carter signed with the Jets on Tuesday, three weeks after his surprising release by Dallas."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices fell for a third  session on Tuesday as oil prices simmered down and dealers  became convinced of future Federal Reserve rate hikes after  upbeat comments by Fed Governor Ben Bernanke.
Business,United Airlines is adding a \$15 fee for booking frequent-flier trips by telephone.
World,"  Rulon Gardner won two pool matches Tuesday, his first in the Olympics since his monumental gold medal upset of Russia's supposedly unbeatable Alexander Karelin in Sydney, to move within one victory of reaching the Greco Roman wrestling semifinals at 264 1/2 pounds (120kg)."
Sci/Tech," Polish police have broken up a gang of  more than 100 hackers who sold pirated music and films, using  academic computer systems around the world to store their  wares, a police spokeswoman said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Retailer's Japanese arm posts product page for hotly anticipated game console.
Business,Financial stocks got a lift Tuesday as speculation about merger and acquisition activity was injected into the market after Citigroup Inc.
Business,"Home sales slowed in the Untied States in July, but experts say they still moved at a healthy pace. Tuesday #39;s report from a business group (the National Association of Realtors) says sales of previously-owned homes dropped 2.9 percent in July."
Sci/Tech,"If the government required deeper cuts in air pollution from power plants, at least 3,000 lives would be saved and 140,000 children would avoid asthma and other respiratory ailments, an environmental group said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," A large international network of hackers who stole computer programmes, films and music and then sold them on the black market has been broken up by Polish police."
Sports,"Favourites Argentina beat Italy 3-0 this morning to claim their place in the final of the men #39;s Olympic football tournament. Goals by leading goalscorer Carlos Tevez, with a smart volley after 16 minutes, and "
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - US women #39;s basketball player Katie Smith will miss the remainder of the Olympics after an MRI exam revealed torn cartilage in her right knee."
Sports, Toronto fans weren #39;t the only people who took notice of quarterback Michael Bishop #39;s first start of the season.
Sci/Tech," The PC industry is doing a better job of satisfying its U.S. customers than in recent years, and improvements to technical support seem to have done the trick, according to the results of a study released Tuesday by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor."
World," Pakistan and Afghanistan have reaffirmed they are partners in fighting terrorism, Afghan President Hamid Karzai declared at the end of a two day visit."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> the world's  largest financial services company, said on Tuesday it will  acquire First American Bank in the quickly growing Texas  market."
Business,"Selling stocks short is a very, very risky move that shouldn't be attempted by new investors."
Sports,British lightweight Amir Khan beats South Korean Baik Jong-sub to secure at least a bronze medal.
Sports,Britain's Kelly Holmes stays on track for a medal double as she qualifies for  the 1500m semi-finals.
World," For nearly three weeks, Amer al Jamali hasn't been able to go to work. He cannot visit his father, find medication for his diabetic children or even sleep on his roof to escape the city's suffocating heat made worse by power outages."
World," Typhoon Aere pounded northern Taiwan with heavy rain and powerful winds triggering landslides and causing widespread disruption to transport, and leaving at least seven people feared dead."
Sci/Tech," For those who believe the adage ""all Olympic athletes are winners,"" a Canadian man has dedicated the past 10 days to proving you wrong."
Sci/Tech," RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK.O) has sold more than a million song downloads since launching a 49 cent per song campaign a week ago, the Internet media and software company said on Tuesday."
Business,"Shares of Possis Medical Inc. (POSS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) tumbled as much as 41 percent on Tuesday after the company cut its earnings outlook due to "
Business,"Sochi. (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko announced they have set a new deadline - January 1, 2006 - for the introduction of a common currency in their nations."
Business,A brewery in west Belfast which produces Bass beer is to close in January with the loss of up to 85 jobs. It will bring to an end 107 years of brewing at Ulster Brewery on Glen Road.
Business,"RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) has sold more than a million song downloads since launching a 49 cent per song campaign a week ago, the Internet media and software company said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s official. Cingular Wireless may continue to use the AT amp;T Wireless brand in its advertising, at least in the short term, following its planned merger with the carrier."
Sci/Tech," By attacking the same basic biology drug companies are targeting for new anti fat drugs, researchers have genetically engineered mice with abilities far beyond those of normal rodents."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to rise by over 27 percent during 2004, according to a new report. Revenue this year will reach \$226 billion, market research company Gartner said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile USA has inked a deal to deliver Wi Fi access to Accor Hotels #39; Red Roof Inns. Separately, Colubris Networks has been tapped by i Hotel International to help it deliver high speed wireless access to hotels across Canada."
Sci/Tech,The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality Party (Hadash) is organizing a 24-hour hunger strike on Wednesday at a protest tent being set up at the Umm el-Fahm junction in solidarity with Palestinian security prisoners.
Sci/Tech,"Those wireless LAN cards that insert into a laptop, Tablet PC or PDA have just gone on the endangered species list, according to a new report published this week."
Sports," Holly McPeak finally won the Olympics medal that has eluded her for so long, teaming with Elaine Youngs to win a bronze medal for the United States in beach volleyball Tuesday night."
Sports,"Hungarian Olympic discus champion Robert Fazekas will lose his gold medal and be expelled from the Games after breaking doping rules, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Tuesday."
Sports,World record holder Roman Sebrle moved ominously close to Dmitriy Karpov with just two disciplines remaining in the Olympic decathlon Tuesday.
Sports,"Quarterback Quincy Carter signed with the New York Jets on Tuesday, three weeks after his surprising release by Dallas. Carter, who started every game for the Cowboys last season, was released Aug. 4, before the team #39;s first exhibition game."
Sports,"Tradition goes that if you #39;re lucky enough to shoot a hole-in-one, then you buy the drinks back at the clubhouse. Steve Percassi, 57, and his 28-year-old son, Steve Jr."
World,Chechnya #39;s Kremlin-backed government says its forces have killed 12 militants in the latest clashes in the breakaway republic.
World,"(AGI)  Rome, Italy, Aug 24  The president of the Left Democrat MPs, Luciano Violante, speaking of the abduction of the Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni in Iraq said that it was necessary not to surrender to the blackmail of terrorists."
Business,"The company says the record price of wholesale gas, which also effects the cost of electricity, is to blame. A spokesman said the increases would add an extra 7p a day to electricity bills."
Business,President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia and Belarus have put a sharp dispute over natural gas deliveries behind them and that there are no obstacles to good relations.
Sci/Tech,"According to a June 2004 report by industry research firm In-Stat/MDR, more than 10 percent of all broadband subscribers will use broadband IP telephony by the end of 2008."
World,BAGHDAD (BBC)-- Two Iraqi interim government ministers have survived apparent assassination attempts in the capital Baghdad. Convoys carrying the environment and education ministers were attacked on their way to offices in the city.
Business," U.S. blue chips were little changed on  Tuesday as an upgrade on Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A> and a  three session drop in oil prices offset weakness in technology  shares."
Sports, Americans Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs  beat an injured Natalie Cook and partner Nicole Sanderson of  Australia to claim the bronze medal in the Olympic women's  beach volleyball competition Tuesday.
Business," German finance professionals grew less pessimistic about the country's economic growth outlook, but remain concerned that the euro's record highs against the U.S. dollar will weigh on exports, a monthly survey showed Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," U.S. colleges and universities are  increasingly giving students free access to download services  like Roxio Inc.'s Napster to discourage illegal song copying,  the recording industry said Tuesday."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Osama bin Laden's chauffeur was formally charged Tuesday in the first U.S. military tribunal since World War II, appearing at a pretrial hearing where his lawyer challenged the process as unfair..."
Sci/Tech,Business intelligence software company Actuate proposes an open-source Java-based reporting tools.
Sci/Tech,"At the same time, an increase in inventory is making chip vendors and distributors worried."
Sci/Tech,Figures from ZDNet Germany labs indicate that AMD's fastest chips outpace those of Intel for mainstream applications.
Sci/Tech,The handset maker is teaming up with a Swedish security company to offer encryption software for some of its phones.
Business," Colgate Palmolive Co.  said on Tuesday it would cut about 12 percent of its 37,000 person work force as part of a four year restructuring plan for which it anticipates after tax charges of  #36;550 million to  #36;650 million."
Sci/Tech," Back when everyone believed the world was flat, people thought these rocky shores on Spain's windswept ""coast of death"" were the end of the world. In today's world, you only need a mobile phone to get there ... and back."
Sci/Tech," Polish police have broken up a gang of more than 100 hackers who sold pirated music and films, using academic computer systems around the world to store their wares, a police spokeswoman said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," U.S. colleges and universities are increasingly giving students free access to download services like Roxio Inc.'s Napster to discourage illegal song copying, the recording industry said Tuesday."
Business," U.S. blue chips were little changed on  Tuesday as an upgrade on Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A> and a  three session drop in oil prices offset weakness in technology  shares."
Business,Disappointing trial data regarding the AngioJet catheter takes a 38 bite out of Possis Medical's stock.
Sci/Tech,"The nation's colleges and universities are taking more aggressive steps to curb rampant Internet music piracy, according to a report released today. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business," Stocks to watch on Tuesday: JOHNSON   JOHNSON , GUIDANT CORP."
Sci/Tech,Security service was discontinued because of compatibility problems with Windows.
Business,"OIL continues to set new records by the day. Last Friday, it was in whispering distance of \$50 a barrel as Iraq and the woes of the giant Russian producer, Yukos, kept markets on tenterhooks."
Business,suffering investors in Royal Dutch Petroleum (NYSE: RD) and Shell Transport (NYSE: SC) likely spent the day wondering whether this morning #39;s news might finally clear the air.
Business,Shares of device maker Possis Medical (Nasdaq: POSS) are down 38 to \$19.20 after the company cut its fiscal 2005 earnings outlook after a trial involving its AngioJet blood clot treatment yielded disappointing results.
Business,"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), Japans second largest bank, today put forward a 3,200 billion (\$29 billion) takeover bid for United Financial Group (UFJ), the countrys fourth biggest lender, in an effort to regain initiative in its bidding "
Business,"Japan Tobacco Inc. #39;s Canadian unit, JTI-Macdonald, filed for bankruptcy protection after the Quebec government sued it for C\$1."
Business,software maker Cognos will buy Swedish financial reporting software company Frango for  $52.2 million. Cognos says the acquisition will strengthen its portfolio of corporate performance 
Sci/Tech,"P-Cube develops service control platforms, which help service providers identify subscribers, classify applications, improve service performance and charge for multiple services without costly infrastructure upgrades, Cisco said."
Sci/Tech,"As associate administrator for E-government and IT, he #39;s being assigned to identify, develop, and implement the government #39;s E-government priorities."
Sci/Tech,Recent data published by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows Apple leading the consumer computer industry with the the highest customer satisfaction.
Sports,Rangers coach Alex McLeish has called on fans to back the likely return of Australian Olympian Craig Moore for the crucial Champions league return leg against CSKA Moscow here.
Sports," quot;I really feel its weight, quot; Noguchi said.  quot;Every time I look at it, my eyes well up in tears. I want to show it to all the people who made it possible."
Sports,"Winning a gold medal would ease the sting of two Olympic qualifying defeats for the United States team of NBA stars. But their path to defending the throne is a rocky one, with unbeaten Spain coming up first "
Sports,US women #39;s water polo coach Guy Baker was seething so much about an unusual call that he could barely speak. His world champion squad was too  quot;crushed quot; to explain what happened.
Sports,Favourites Argentina swept Italy aside on Tuesday to march into the final of the Olympic Games soccer tournament without having conceded a goal in five games.
World,"ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and Afghanistan have reaffirmed they are partners in fighting terrorism, Afghan President Hamid Karzai declared at the end of a two-day visit."
Business," Standard   Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday raised its general obligation bond rating on California to 'A' from 'BBB,' citing an easing of the Golden State's cash crunch."
Sci/Tech," Colleges and universities across the country are taking new steps to fight rampant Internet music piracy by beefing up their education efforts, offering legal music downloading options and stiffening penalties for illegal file sharing, according to a report released today."
Sci/Tech," Intel has slashed prices by up to 35 percent on some of its  Pentium 4 and Itanium processors, bringing down the costs of some desktop and notebook computers by as much as  #36;200."
Business," Gateway has added another marquee name to the roster of retailers that sell its line of personal computers and other products: Micro Center. Gateway's new line of notebooks, desktops and monitors are now available at the retailer's 20 stores nationwide, says a corporate statement."
World," ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N.S.  (CP)   A hydroelectric plant in Nova Scotia remained shut down Tuesday after a wayward whale swam through the underwater gates that connect the facility with the Bay of Fundy."
Sci/Tech, The ultra portable sector of the notebook industry over the last few years has become a showcase for the engineering prowess of the world's largest computer companies.
Sports, Americans Misty May and Kerri Walsh  finished off their Olympic beach volleyball competition with a  perfect record and a gold medal after beating Brazil in  straight sets in the final match Tuesday.
World, A former member of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry's legal team pleaded innocent Tuesday to a charge of soliciting a prostitute.
Business," VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Japan Tobacco's  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=2914.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">2914.T</A> JTI-Macdonald Corp. unit filed for court protection  from creditors on Tuesday in a fight with Quebec tax officials,  who have accused the firm of smuggling to avoid more than \$1  billion in taxes."
Business," Standard   Poor's Ratings  Services on Tuesday raised its general obligation bond rating  on California to 'A' from 'BBB,' citing an easing of the Golden  State's cash crunch."
World, Iraqi security forces tightened  their grip on the streets around a sacred shrine in Najaf  Tuesday after the government warned Shi'ite rebels inside they  would be killed if they did not surrender.
Business,"Oil prices dropped sharply today, extending losses to a third day as a more optimistic Iraq export picture helped partly unwind some supply worries."
Business,Prices for food and essential commodities spiraled upward Tuesday as thousands of truck drivers in India ignored a government appeal to call off a four-day-old nationwide strike.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are no closer to discovering what happened to the ill-fated space probe Beagle 2, which vanished while attempting to land on Mars, according to an investigation released Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide semiconductor revenue is forecast to reach 226 billion US dollars in 2004, a 27.4 percent increase from 2003 revenues, according to the latest quarterly update released Tuesday by Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Indian software companies, which have been busy conquering the world and neglecting their backyard, should not continue doing so. This is because the domestic market is going to grow into a huge opportunity "
Sci/Tech,"Global IT services powerhouse EDS extended it contract with Opsware (Quote, Chart) for data center automation software and services, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia plans to work with Swedish security company Pointsec Mobile Technologies to develop an encryption tool for high-end phones, the companies said Tuesday."
Sports,HIGHLIGHT: Gymnastics team Al Trautwig and Tim Daggett #39;s superb job on the audience #39;s protest of Alexei Nemov #39;s score on the high bars.
World,"Italy will do whatever is possible to secure the release of an Italian freelance journalist kidnapped byIraqi insurgents, but will not bow to demands to withdraw its troops, the Italian government said Tuesday."
World,"Typhoon Aere battered northern Taiwan on Tuesday with howling winds and sheets of rain that grounded flights, shut down financial markets and triggered mudslides on the densely populated island."
Sci/Tech,"Amid mixed indications of software industry's health, polled tech execs predict spending rise."
Sci/Tech,Figures from ZDNet Germany labs show AMD's fastest chips outpacing its rival's for mainstream applications.
Sci/Tech,Vonage teams with Wi-Fi equipment makers Linksys and Netgear on voice over Internet Protocol.
Business,WASHINGTON (Dow Jones/AP) -- Adelphia Communications wants its founder to pay more than \$3 billion the cable company says it #39;s owed.
World,(CBS/AP) Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday that he would push ahead with a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip despite a stinging setback to the plan from his Likud Party.
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell, one of the world #39;s largest oil companies, agreed yesterday to pay \$120 million in penalties to settle charges of corporate fraud with the Securities and Exchange Commission for overstating its oil reserves."
Business,"Canada #39;s Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday that it is in talks with US-based Banknorth Group (BNK."
Business,Kuwait #39;s foreign minister said Wednesday that Middle East oil exporters are producing at maximum capacity to stabilize prices that are being driven up by speculators from outside the region.
Business," quot;Revival starts with a cleanup, quot; said post-World War II finance minister Juichi Tsushima on August 17, 1945. And a convoluted cleanup in Japan #39;s banking business is what is under way today."
Business,"European antitrust regulators have announced they will conduct an in-depth investigation into a plan by Microsoft and Time Warner to acquire digital rights management company ContentGuard, a move that #39;s seen as a setback for the deal."
Business," Toll Brothers Inc., a US builder of luxury homes, said on Wednesday third quarter profit rose 56 percent, easily beating analysts forecasts, helped by record home building revenue."
Business,"Orders for US durable goods -- items meant to last at least three years -- posted a larger-than-expected rise in July, boosted by an increase in demand for passenger "
Business,British insurer and fund manager HHG was back in the black at the half-year stage today as it recovered from losses of 902m (1.
Business,"INDIANAPOLIS ATA Airlines is denying reports that it wants to sell its gates at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport. The Indianapolis-based airline released a brief statement from chairman J-George Mikelsons, saying "
Business,"US stocks are expected to open modestly higher Wednesday, as oil prices remain center stage but thin summer volumes are likely to continue."
Sci/Tech,The days of piece-meal patching and shipped updates are over as Microsoft Singapore urged users to take advantage of the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP to upgrade to Service Pack 2 (SP2).
Sci/Tech,and a small but determined group of engineering graduate students is organizing to get the word out. Members of the campus chapter of 
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s top mobile-phone carrier, and Motorola Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 cell-phone maker, plan to develop a next-generation mobile phone that subscribers in Japan can also use while traveling in "
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide semiconductor sales will reach \$226bn in 2004, a 27.4 per cent increase from 2003, according to the latest prediction from Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Harmony, which is incorporated in version 10.5 (and will also be in the next version of the RealRhapsody music service), allows the player to manage Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected "
Sci/Tech,AN AUSSIE teacher has quit after 35 years after his students threatened him on a web page. Greg Frawley was one of about 10 teachers threatened on the page set up by students at Hurlstone Agricultural High School.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo! has lost an appeal against a US district courts ruling which said that the company does not have to obey a French courts decision requiring it to block French citizens from accessing internet auctions of Nazi memorabilia at Yahoo!
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems has confirmed that it is to spend \$200m to acquire privately held P-Cube, a California-based developer of internet protocol (IP) service control platforms."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has pulled out of an international standards body because of concerns over control of intellectual property contributed to the group.
Sci/Tech,"The US is the originator of over 42 of the worlds unsolicited commercial e-mail, making it the worst offender in a league table of the top 12 spam producing countries published yesterday by anti-virus firm Sophos."
Sci/Tech,Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) said Wednesday it will defend itself against the latest allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation 
Sci/Tech,"The United Nations, through its International Open Source Network (IOSN) will organize the first annual Software Freedom Day on Saturday in an effort to educate Asian users "
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Ass. of America (MPAA) yesterday confirmed the organisation has begun legal proceedings against two makers of DVD chip alleging that the pair #39;s willingness to offer their products more widely than they should.
Sci/Tech,"Actuate Corp. announced that it has joined the Eclipse Foundation, the organization focused on delivering an open source development environment, and has launched a new Eclipse project to focus on open-source business intelligence and reporting tools."
Sci/Tech,"Neither rain nor sleet nor gloom of night can keep the US Postal Service from its appointed rounds, but a 25-year-old Human Resources software system is apparently stopping the mailman in his tracks."
Sci/Tech,"STOCKHOLM, Sweden Aug. 24, 2004 - NASA has agreed to launch its largest scientific balloons from a site in northern Sweden, a spokesman said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,A customer-satisfaction study of E-business Web sites says Google has a huge lead among search-engine sites but will face still challenges from portals.
Sports,"Hicham El Guerrouj was likening the meaning of his daughter #39;s name to the precious gold he had earned, but the Moroccan might as well have been describing the last half of the men #39;s 1,500 meters at Olympic Stadium last night."
Sports,"The first of 18 gold medals to be awarded Wednesday, on the 12th day of the summer Olympics in Athens goes to Kate Allen of Austria."
Sports,"ATHENS A member of Greeces Olympic judo squad who leaped from a third-story apartment after an argument with her boyfriend just days before the Athens Games has died, a hospital source said Tuesday."
Sports,"Yelena Isinbayeva beat her own world record to clinch the Olympic women #39;s pole vault gold on Tuesday coming one step closer to matching the performances of her idol, Sergei Bubka."
Sports,Brazilian fans got a little bit too excited during the final of the women #39;s beach volleyball competition. Seeing that their team of Shelda Bede and Adriana Behar was struggling 
Sports,"David Moorcroft believes Paula Radcliffe is capable of making the impossible possible by competing in the Olympic 10,000metres in Athens."
Sports," US soccer captain Julie Foudy #39;s sprained right ankle showed signs of improvement Wednesday, although she remains a game time decision for Thursday #39;s gold medal game against Brazil."
Sports,"He saw the looks and he heard the snickers and he guessed that the joke was at his expense. Boxing has never been the subtlest of sports, and Ward has never been the largest of light heavyweights."
Sports,"Danish league players suspended their weeklong strike on Wednesday, allowing the Brondby and Aalborg clubs to field their full squads for Thursday #39;s UEFA Cup matches."
World,"Sudan is to accept the deployment of more African peacekeepers for the cantonment of the rebels in Darfur, Sudanese Agriculture Minister Majzoub al-Khalifa said Wednesday, as "
World,Palestinian officials have called on the Bush administration to clarify its position on the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
World,"The crippling Polio disease has spread to at least one dozen countries in West and Central Africa and is threatening to become an epidemic, the United Nations has said."
World,"Gunmen ambushed the head of the Palestinian intelligence service in Gaza City today, seriously wounding him in the chest and killing two bodyguards after opening fire on his convoy, Palestinian officials said."
World,British Airways has cancelled four domestic flights but says other services have returned to normal at Heathrow Airport after severe disruptions earlier this week.
World,"Pakistan #39;s caretaker prime minister has stepped down, clearing the way for Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz to take control of the country #39;s Parliament."
World,"Nepal #39;s ruling coalition has expressed hopes for peace talks with Maoist rebels, as the capital, Kathmandu, returned to normal after the rebels lifted a week-long blockade."
Sci/Tech,TOKYO Schaumburg(Illinois)-based Motorola and Japan #39;s top mobile-phone carrier plan to develop a more sophisticated mobile phone that subscribers in Japan can use while traveling to other parts of Asia and to Europe.
Sports," Rulon Gardner was in another Olympic wrestling upset  #151; his own. One of the biggest stars of the 2000 Summer Games, Gardner was thrown to the mat in overtime Wednesday by Kazakhstan's Georgi Tsurtsumia and lost 4 1 in his Greco Roman semifinal match."
Business," Orders for U.S. durable goods    items meant to last at least three years    posted a larger than expected rise in July, boosted by an increase in demand for passenger aircraft, a Commerce Department report on Wednesday showed."
Business," Oil prices rose modestly on Wednesday, halting a three day losing streak on profit taking from record highs near  #36;50 a barrel."
World," Two Russian passenger planes crashed almost simultaneously, killing all 89 people on board in what investigators said on Wednesday was probably a freak coincidence but might have been a terrorist attack."
Sports," Adrian Beltre hit a grand slam to become the first player to reach 40 home runs this season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10 2 victory over the Montreal Expos on Tuesday night. His previous career high for homers was 23, set last season."
Business, Canada's Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO) said on Wednesday that it is in talks with U.S. based Banknorth Group (BNK.N) about a possible deal.
Sci/Tech," A top executive for Web marketing company DoubleClick (DCLK.O) on Tuesday said Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) MSN Web portal will use its rich media ads online, paving the way for wider use of a key DoubleClick  product."
Business, The European Commission on Wednesday launched an in depth investigation of plans by Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. to acquire joint control of U.S. ContentGuard Holdings Inc.
Sports," A night after he was hit on the left elbow by a pitch, Derek Jeter stole two bases in the ninth inning and scored on Hideki Matsui's two out single to lead the visiting New York Yankees past Cleveland 5 4 Tuesday night, handing the Indians their ninth straight loss."
World, A powerful typhoon triggered landslides and flash floods in northern Taiwan on Wednesday before plowing into China where hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated.
Sci/Tech," The Justice Department is set to announce a major crackdown on cyber crime that will include arrests, subpoenas and property seizures of alleged e mail spammers and online scam artists, according to law enforcement and industry sources."
World," In once uniform Sweden, a book being hailed as the ultimate generational novel serves as a reminder that you no longer need to be a blond, blue eyed, beer guzzling giant, or even speak the language correctly, to be considered truly Swedish."
Sci/Tech," NTT DoCoMo, Japan's top mobile phone carrier, and Motorola Inc., the world's No. 2 cell phone maker, plan to develop a more sophisticated mobile phone that subscribers in Japan can also use while traveling to other parts of Asia as well as Europe, the companies said Wednesday."
World," Gunmen opened fire at a convoy carrying the deputy Palestinian intelligence chief on Wednesday, seriously wounding him in the chest and killing two bodyguards, Palestinian officials said."
Sports, Herman Edwards believes not giving Quincy Carter a second chance would be a crime.
World," Two judges known for supporting same sex unions were nominated Tuesday to fill vacancies on Canada's Supreme Court, and they will be assessed in the country's first ever public screening of such appointments."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans fell last week after a brief bounce, as 30 year mortgage interest rates edged up, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Japan's top cellphone operator NTT DoCoMo and US telecoms giant Motorola announced a deal to jointly develop a third generation handset for business users, marking the American company's first major foray into the lucrative Japanese mobile phone market."
World," Zimbabwe's main opposition Movement for Democratic Change said Wednesday that it would boycott future elections until the government reforms election laws, ends what the movement calls state sponsored political violence and repeals what it terms repressive media and security laws."
Sports," The judge in the Kobe Bryant rape case on Tuesday sharply restricted how the news media may cover the trial using television and still cameras, saying he was worried too much exposure could threaten the fairness of the proceedings."
Sci/Tech," After joining the Eclipse Foundation, the company launches a project to create open source business intelligence and reporting tools."
Sports, San Francisco at Florida (7:05 p.m. EDT). Giants rookie Noah Lowry (3 0) starts against Dontrelle Willis (9 9).
Business," The news from Iran is grim. This Islamic dictatorship  the biggest source of terrorist training and financing in the world and the nation that's doing all it can to stir up trouble in already combustible Iraq  is clearly on the cusp of becoming a nuclear power. The clerical fascists running the country have dropped just about all pretense of their atomic programs being energy related only. Tehran announced in July that it had resumed making the centrifuges needed to produce highly enriched uranium, a key ingredient for nuclear bombs. ..."
World," TORONTO (CP)   An armed hostage taking at the height of morning rush hour in front of Toronto's busy Union Station on Monday morning ended with a police sharpshooter killing a male suspect, broadcast reports said."
Sci/Tech, Software giant Microsoft Corp. and the media and entertainment powerhouse Time Warner Inc. ran into fresh trouble with the European Union on Wednesday as antitrust regulators ordered an in depth probe of their deal to collaborate in making anti piracy software.
Sci/Tech," Web servers may be vulnerable to attack, security company warns."
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova was upset in three sets by wild card Mashona Washington Tuesday in the Pilot Pen tennis tournament. Sharapova had 12 double faults in the match. Three of them occurred in the two games that Washington broke the fourth seeded Russian in the deciding set of her 6 3, 2 6, 6 2 win."
Sports," ""To be No. 1 in the world is one thing, but to win a major, that's what we all strive for. That's what we all want.""  #151; Ernie Els, three weeks before the Masters."
Sci/Tech, A hydroelectric plant in Nova Scotia remained closed Tuesday after a wayward humpback whale swam through the underwater gates connecting the facility with the Atlantic Ocean.
Business,"A test project, now in use at Reagan National Airport, aims to give frequent fliers a quicker pass through security checkpoints by using the latest biometric technologies -- such as eye scans -- to verify a passenger's identity."
Sci/Tech," NASA has agreed to launch its largest scientific balloons from a site in northern Sweden, a spokesman said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Since the discovery five years ago that a ravenous insect was spreading grape killing Pierce's Disease in California, grape growers have contributed millions of dollars to fund research projects they hope can end the scourge."
Business,"Some contend that low-cost labor in India, China and elsewhere is far from the only thing inhibiting job growth in the United States --  skilled workers just aren't out there. American adults rank 12th in literacy among those of 20 high-income, industrialized countries, according to a study."
Sci/Tech," A compound used by blueberries and grapes to fight off fungal infections could help lower cholesterol, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Americans were cautioned about eating fish from more than one third of U.S. lakes and nearly one fourth of its rivers last year due to pollution from mercury and other chemicals, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," A weak El Nino, a weather pattern that distorts wind and rainfall patterns worldwide, is expected to develop in the central Pacific by the end of this month, U.S. government forecasters said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has been unveiled as the new boss of Championship strugglers Wolves. Hoddles appointment was announced at a Molineux press conference this morning, and he will take charge of the side for an initial six-month period."
Sci/Tech," A powdered anthrax vaccine that people potentially could take by themselves protects rabbits against the deadliest form of the bacteria, researchers said on Tuesday."
Business,"America's factories saw orders for costly manufactured goods in July post the biggest gain in four months, an encouraging sign that the economy is emerging from an early summer funk."
Business,China is planning to raise domestic petrol and diesel retail prices by about 6 as crude oil prices stay near record highs.
Business,One of Canada's biggest cigarette firms seeks creditor protection after a C\$1.4bn(US\$1bn) tax claim over alleged smuggling.
Business,Sales of non-new houses in the US fell last month but still exceeded analyst forecasts.
Business,"Ilford Imaging, the world's largest producer of black and white camera film, is up for sale after going into administration."
Business,"Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill yesterday released results for the 103 venture capital funds the state pension plan invested in from 1986 through 1998, which ranged from a searing 127 percent annual gain to a dismal 46 percent annual decline."
Business,"A state regulatory board yesterday handed a five-year suspension to a Lawrence funeral director accused of unprofessional conduct and deceptive practices, including one case where he refused to complete funeral arrangements for a client because she had purchased a lower-priced casket elsewhere."
Business,The flagship George Putnam fund has managed to beat the Dow Jones industrial average by four percentage points in this year's trying market.
Business,"Whether you live in Brookline or Scituate or Framingham, it is a good day when the town finally gets around to doing something about your beaten-up street. The potholes get filled, and the street gets repaved. New sidewalks and lighting go in. Trees and even some flowers are planted."
Sports,"Derek Jeter, who suffered a bone bruise on his left elbow when he was plunked by a pitch Monday, not only played Tuesday, but he turned out to be the star."
Business,"Cash has never been so cool. Usher Raymond IV, the 25-year-old R amp;B singer who has been dubbed the king of pop, launched the Usher Debit MasterCard late last month. The sleek black card, which features the artist's face, has been passed out to concertgoers during his nationwide ''The Truth Tour. quot; The card is also available through a website, ushermc.com."
Sports,"Dissatisfied by the performance of three backups who have never taken a regular-season snap in the N.F.L., the Jets signed Quincy Carter."
Business,"An expected spike in mortgage rates was supposed to cool off the red-hot housing market, but that spike failed to happen, and real estate sales remained strong in July both locally and nationally, according to reports released yesterday."
Business,"  Oil prices tumbled for a third consecutive day yesterday, briefly falling below  $45 a barrel, as geopolitical concerns that had brought the market to a boil in recent weeks appeared to cool off."
Business,  Russian oil company Yukos suffered a fresh setback yesterday in its survival struggle against multibillion dollar tax bills when one of its appeals was thrown out and another adjourned by a Moscow court.
Business,"  A  $120 million fine levied on Royal Dutch/Shell Group by the Securities and Exchange Commission resolves the company's part in the SEC inquiry into the overstatement of oil and gas reserves, but the role of individuals is still under investigation, regulators said yesterday.."
World,He confirms Chinese are diluting traditional Buddhist culture and the monks' role.
Sports,"  In a race of attrition that resembled a demolition derby as much as an Olympic final, Joanna Hayes of the United States captured gold in the 100 meter hurdles last night because she managed to keep her feet while others were losing theirs."
Business,"Dominion Bank is in the final stages of negotiations to take a controlling interest in New England regional bank Banknorth Group Inc. in a transaction worth as much as  $3.5 billion, according to executives involved in the talks."
Sports,"  I saw a game that featured, with only the slightest expansion of our basic concepts, fast breaks, fouled in the act of shooting, sneakaways, pivotmen, turnovers, weaves, give and gos, lookaway passes, backward bounce passes, skip passes, a penalty shot, a backdoor play, and great shot blocking worthy of a Russell or a Roy."
World,"Russian investigators refuse to rule out sabotage after two airliners crash minutes apart, killing 89 people."
Sports,"  The life of the setup reliever, lived to the fullest here last night by Mike Timlin, is rarely rewarded in the box score with the capital S' (as in save, or seal of approval)."
Sports,"  Maybe the capricious forces that rule the baseball universe, the ones that so far this summer have dictated that 26 of the 30 teams in the major leagues would have won more one run games than the Red Sox, finally are tilting in the Sox' favor. After last night's 5 4 escape over the Toronto Blue Jays, the one in ..."
Business,  How much would you pay for a bottle of beer that stays cold nearly an hour longer?
World,"Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, seen by many as crucial to ending the Najaf crisis, is back in Iraq from the UK."
Business,"America's factories saw orders for costly manufactured goods post the biggest gain in four months, a sign that the economy is emerging from an early summer funk."
World,US Vice-President Dick Cheney opposes a federal ban on gay marriage - seemingly contradicting George Bush.
Business,The biggest takeover battle in Japanese history got even bigger as the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group sought to disrupt a rival's expansion plans with a \$29 billion hostile bid for UFJ Holdings.
Sports,"Quarterback Quincy Carter signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets yesterday, three weeks after his surprising release by Dallas."
Sports,"Kicker Ryan Ohliger of Newark, Del., and punter Johnny Ayers of Oakton, Va., will have the huge responsibility of being the only freshman starters on the Boston College football team this season. Pressure? What pressure?"
Business,"Federal and state law enforcement agencies have quietly arrested or charged dozens of people with crimes related to junk e-mail, identity theft and other online scams."
Sports,"  Evita Agiasoteli has been counting Greece's Olympic medals. Each one comes with a celebration from the boy next door, who likes to run through their neighborhood in the northern Athenian suburb of Nea Ionia yelling  quot;Hellas! quot; with each gold. Other neighbors often leave their evening yogurts unfinished so they can join the boy's victory cheer."
Business,Members of a federal loan board said they felt United Airlines bid for \$1.6 billion in assistance was based on a faulty business plan.
Sports,"Playing from behind finally doomed the US women's volleyball team. After struggling just to get out of the preliminary round, the Americans were eliminated from the Olympics yesterday in Athens when a late rally fizzled against Brazil in a quarterfinal defeat, 25-22, 25-20, 22-25, 25-27, 15-6."
World,Zimbabwe's main opposition party say they will not take part in elections unless major reforms are made.
Sports,"  Tom Pappas, a US gold medal favorite in the decathlon, saw his quest for an Olympic crown dashed yesterday by a serious foot injury that forced him to withdraw from the pole vault portion of the 10 event competition."
World,"France, Spain and Italy are sending water-bomber planes to Morocco to fight a major forest fire . "
Sports,"  As the deeply religious Andre Ward, the 20 year old from Oakland, Calif., waited through the day for last night's match with two time world champion Evgeny Makarenko, he pondered his predicament. Not only was he facing the pre Olympic gold medal favorite in the quarterfinals of the light heavyweight division, but he was stepping in against a 6 foot 6 inch opponent who towered ..."
Sports,"Brendan Kingman's sixth-inning RBI single sent Australia to a stunning 1-0 victory yesterday over Japan, putting the Aussies in today's gold medal game against Cuba."
Sports,"Sidearm curveballs, regular fastballs, and even some knuckleballs. No matter the direction or the spin, Jordan Brower was nearly unhittable."
World,"Soldiers order about 1,500 ethnic Hmong people to leave a refugee camp in central Thailand."
Sports,"In the course of an hour, the notorious Meltemi wind yesterday cost American sailors Tim Wadlow of Marblehead and Pete Spaulding their chance to win a medal in their first Olympics."
Sports,"Braves right fielder J.D. Drew cut his head when he hit it on the dugout railing following batting practice and was removed from the starting lineup against Colorado. Drew was taken to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where he received two staples to close the wound. He returned to Turner Field and was in uniform by the fourth inning but did ..."
Sports,"Adrian Beltre hit a grand slam to become the first player to reach 40 home runs this year, and Alex Cora homered and had five RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10-2 rout of the Expos in Montreal."
World,Israeli windsurfer Gal Fridman makes sporting history by winning his country's first gold medal in the men's Mistral.
World,"Up to 30,000 people attend the funeral of a Bangladeshi opposition politician killed in a grenade attack in Dhaka."
Sports,"The Yankees posted their 48th come-from-behind victory, most in the majors. Chris Young -- the Rangers' 16th starter this season -- became the first pitcher from Princeton to start a major league game since Dave Sisler of the 1961 Washington Senators."
World,Top Hindu nationalist politician Uma Bharti is remanded in an Indian jail over charges of inciting religious violence 10 years ago.
Business,Consumers in the United States are already spending record amounts of money online. One e-commerce company has a novel way to help Net shoppers hunt for bargains this holiday season.
Sports,"  For a while, if the Olympic repo men were to come looking for his gold medal, it seemed as if Paul Hamm would have to do the old twin spin that used to work so well back home in Wisconsin.  quot;Sorry, I'm his brother Morgan, quot; Paul would say.  quot;Paul's down at the Parthenon. Or maybe the Plaka. No, ..."
Sports,"  Through five games, the US women are outscoring opponents by 29 points a game. They've been dominant to the point of ennui. They crush their opponents on the glass, hand out twice as many assists per game, and, generally, have it their way, every game. They lead the Olympics in nine statistical categories."
World,"The pristine Arctic waters of the Barents Sea are overfished and face serious pollution problems, the UN says."
Sports,"  Last night, Doug Mientkiewicz was on call as the Red Sox' emergency catcher in case calamity befell Doug Mirabelli , raising the uncomfortable specter of the one time minor league catcher trying to corral Tim Wakefield's knuckleball. He escaped that duty, serving only as a pinch runner and defensive replacement at first base for Kevin Millar in last night's ..."
Sports,"  Another night, another strong showing for America's sprinters. Allyson Felix , at 18 years old the youngest of the young lions, cruised to victory in her 200 meter heat, and then easily won her semifinal heat (22.36) to advance to the finals."
World,Computational biologists at IBM develop an anti-spam filter that works in the same way scientists analyse DNA.
Sports,"  It had been 24 hours since Providence super heavyweight Jason Estrada not only lost a boxing match but also his dignity, and US boxing coach Basheer Abdullah still wasn't over it."
World,The Dave Matthews Band is sued for allegedly dumping human waste from a bus onto a boat in the Chicago River.
World,"  The global effort to eradicate polio will not meet its deadline to stop transmission of the virus by the end of the year, a World Health Organization official acknowledged yesterday, citing the spread of cases from northern Nigeria."
World,"  The weekly magazine Se og Hoer offered a  $14,800 reward yesterday for information leading to the return of two priceless Edvard Munch masterpieces stolen from an Oslo museum over the weekend. The city owned Munch Museum reopened yesterday, two days after three masked robbers, including at least one with a pistol, snatched ''The Scream quot; and ''Madonna quot; and fled in ..."
World,Hundreds of carabinieri police are taking part in an operation to crush a wave of mafia killings in Naples.
World,"  Afghan President Hamid Karzai promised yesterday to repatriate 400 Pakistani prisoners who fought with the former ruling Taliban regime and have been held in Afghan jails since 2001, a Pakistani official said."
World,"In tracing responsibility for the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison, a panel drew a line that extended to Donald H. Rumsfeld."
World,Benjamin L. Ginsberg said the veterans attacking John Kerry's Vietnam War record asked for his help and that he agreed.
Business,"STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - On Monday, the same day the California Senate passed a bill that would ban state agencies from contracting services out to companies that use overseas labor, opponents and proponents of offshore outsourcing clashed during a conference at Stanford University."
Business,Business intelligence software vendor Actuate Corp. is hitching its wagon to the open-source movement in the hope of seeing its applications get even broader acceptance in the marketplace.
World, Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric returned to the country from Britain on Wednesday and his aides called for a nationwide march to Najaf to end nearly three weeks of fierce fighting between U.S. forces and Shiite militants in this holy city...
World," A windsurfer whose first name means ""wave"" in Hebrew gave Israel its first Olympic gold medal ever Wednesday, taking a plunge in the Saronic Gulf to celebrate. Gal Fridman sailed a remarkably consistent regatta, never finishing worse than eighth in the 11 race series..."
Business," Stocks to watch on Tuesday: JOHNSON    JOHNSON <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A>, GUIDANT CORP. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>"
Sports,"Matt Daniels had a homer and four RBIs, and tossed a two-hitter to lead Richmond, Texas, to a 13-1 win over Preston, Md., at the Little League World Series on Tuesday."
World," Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric returned home from Britain on Wednesday to help broker an end to nearly three weeks of fighting in Najaf and is calling on his followers to join him in a march to reclaim the holy city, his spokesmen and witnesses said.    Grand Ayatollah Ali Husseini al Sistani return came as heavy fighting persisted in Najaf's Old City..."
World,"Adrian Beltre's first five full seasons in the majors were marked by stretches of inconsistency and only flashes of power potential. This year, the Los Angeles Dodgers' third baseman has become one of baseball's most prolific sluggers..."
Sports,"Not so long ago, D.C. United was throwing inexperienced players into the starting lineup and calling up minor leaguers to fill the roster."
World,"BUCHALKI, Russia - A Russian airliner crashed and another apparently broke up in the air almost simultaneously after taking off from the same airport, officials said, killing all 89 people aboard and raising fears of a terrorist attack.    Authorities said rescuers found wreckage from a Tu-154 jet with at least 46 on board, about nine hours after it issued a distress signal and disappeared from radar screens over the Rostov region some 600 miles south of Moscow..."
World," The Navy task force overseeing John Kerry's swift boat squadron in Vietnam reported that his group of boats came under enemy fire during a March 13, 1969, incident that three decades later is being challenged by the Democratic presidential nominee's critics.    The March 18, 1969, weekly report from Task Force 115, which was located by The Associated Press during a search of Navy archives, is the latest document to surface that supports Kerry's description of an event for which he won a Bronze Star and a third Purple Heart..."
Sports,"Ryan Mitch, a backup quarterback who had missed two practices and a team meeting, returned Tuesday and pledged to remain with the Maryland program the next four years."
World," Inattention to prisoner issues by senior U.S. military leaders in Iraq and at the Pentagon was a key factor in the abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib prison, but there is no evidence they ordered any mistreatment, an independent panel concluded..."
Sports,The wide receivers position is the one truly unsettled position for the Virginia Cavaliers as they begin a season of great expectations.
World,Officials made no immediate statements about the possible causes of the twin crashes but the timing raised suspicions of a terrorist attack.
Sports,Major League Baseball negotiators held day-long sessions with District officials Tuesday and toured RFK Stadium as part of efforts to find a new home for the Montreal Expos.
World,"The story of Baiji power station, which can produce more electricity than any plant in Iraq, helps explain why power generation remains one of the most vexing reconstruction challenges in the country."
World,"For decades, pilgrims to Red Square have first passed in the shadow of the stolid Moskva hotel and the elegant Manezh exhibition hall. Once they made it across the square's cobblestoned expanse, they found their view obscured by the modernist concrete hulk known as the Hotel Rossiya."
World,This old mining town in the northeast of England used to be a grimy industrial wasteland. Now it's becoming a gleaming cultural center and -- who would have thought it? -- tourist destination
Sports,sport star Jeremy Bloom lost an appeal to an NCAA panel on Tuesday to keep his college eligibility as a football player at Colorado while still being allowed to receive endorsements as a professional skier.
World,"Based on Che Guevara's early days, <I>The Motorcycle Diaries</i> is a tender tribute to the young man, not the myth"
World,Comedienne Shabana Rehman's Pakistani roots and Norwegian lifestyle make a provocative comic brew
Sci/Tech,"The Justice Department is set to announce a major crackdown on cyber-crime that will include arrests, subpoenas and property seizures of alleged e-mail spammers and online scam artists, according to law enforcement and industry sources. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Communications Inc. and other parties have asked a federal court to throw out a set of temporary regulations banning giant regional phone companies from raising the wholesale rates they charge competitors for at least six months. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Beginning Friday, travelers on Northwest Airlines will have to pay as much as \$10 extra to buy tickets by phone or in person, rather than through Northwest's Web site. <BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," The Air Force's management of its space programs has improved during the past year but some systems, including an early warning missile contract, will continue to need special attention, according to an advisory panel review released yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Critics say the state has been too quick to embrace electronic voting and could be headed for a fiasco in November elections.
Sci/Tech,Software giant Microsoft Corp. and the media and entertainment powerhouse Time Warner Inc. ran into fresh trouble with the European Union on Wednesday as antitrust regulators ordered an in-depth probe of their deal to collaborate in making anti-piracy software.
Sci/Tech,"The virtual football championship matchup this year pits ""Madden NFL 2005"" against ""ESPN NFL 2K5"" from Sega's ESPN Videogames division. Both E-rated titles excel at delivering the National Football League experience to your living room through a combination of excellent controls, online gameplay and improved defensive features."
Sci/Tech,London museum takes charge of 100 flesh-eating beetles used to strip animal carcasses down to bare bones.
Sci/Tech,When lobsters flirt or fight they first signal their intention by urinating in one another's faces. Strange facts like this are published in a new book about the little-known life of these familiar crustaceans.
Sci/Tech,"To shed light on the secretive sex lives of rosy-finches, birds that nest high in the Rocky Mountains, researchers clip on crampons and get climbing."
Sci/Tech,"Charred and brittle bits of fabric are providing new insights into the lives of prehistoric people, thanks to advances in chemical analysis of textiles."
Sci/Tech,"Just 11 weeks remain in the race for the White House. Getting into the campaign spirit, National Geographic News reviews presidential trivia."
World,arrived on a remote island in northern Japan to start a new life with his Japanese wife and their two daughters. court-martial last month after saying he deserted from South Korea because he was frightened.
Sci/Tech,"ATLANTA (AP) -- A layer of quartz grains found in an east Georgia kaolin mine have been traced to the impact of a giant asteroid that crashed near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay 35 million years ago.    The 54-mile-wide crater left by the meteor, the sixth-largest in the world, has previously been identified as the source of a rare mineral called Georgiaite..."
Sci/Tech,"By TOMMY GRANDELL    STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- NASA has agreed to launch its largest scientific balloons from a site in northern Sweden, a spokesman said Tuesday.    To launch them, the Swedish Space Corp., which owns Esrange, has signed a \$1.32 million contract with the Swedish construction company NCC to double the size of the present launch pad..."
Sci/Tech,"In the time it takes you to read this sentence, more than 10 million red blood cells in your body will die. Don't be alarmed; it's natural, and stem cells in your bone marrow are constantly making enough new cells to replace the dying ones. But what if those blood-making cells stopped working? This could be a concern for astronauts taking long trips beyond Earth orbit."
Sci/Tech,"University of Arizona -- University of Arizona scientists have discovered that meteorites, particularly iron meteorites, may have been critical to the evolution of life on Earth.     Their research shows that meteorites easily could have provided more phosphorus than naturally occurs on Earth -- enough phosphorus to give rise to biomolecules which eventually assembled into living, replicating organisms..."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----      Contaminated Fish in Many U.S. Lakes and Rivers      Fish that may be contaminated with dioxin, mercury, PCBs and pesticides are swimming in more than one-third of the United States' lakes and nearly one-quarter of its rivers, according to a list of advisories released by the Environmental Protection Agency..."
Sci/Tech,"The decision is a setback for the two companies and their plan to acquire ContentGuard, a digital rights management firm."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Sony speeds up Memory Stick cards...Real touts one week, 1 million songs...Chipmaker Fujitsu prepares WiMax chip."
Sci/Tech,"That's what some IT managers say, a survey finds. Even more believe it'll be the toughest Windows update ever."
Sci/Tech,"But IDC researchers voice a more cautious view, based on factors including high oil prices."
Sci/Tech,The software maker proposes open-source Java-based reporting tools for consideration by the Eclipse open-source foundation.
Sci/Tech,"Says new research shows that it remains the top server computer vendor. But HP trumpets leadership in ""high growth"" segments."
Sci/Tech,"The MDGrape 3 chip will calculate faster than most supercomputers in existence, its creators say.\"
Sci/Tech,"Venture capitalist says a revolution is at hand, despite a setback like Nanosys' canceled IPO."
World,"Hamid Karzai was sworn in on Tuesday as Afghanistan #39;s first elected president in a ceremony attended by several foreign dignitaries, including US Vice President Dick Cheney and Defense Minister Donald Rumsfeld, report agencies."
Sci/Tech,Company is holding back high-speed fiber service out of fear that it will have to lease the links to rivals at below its own cost.
Sci/Tech,"Bridge demolition destroys digital camera, but CompactFlash card hangs on to bridge's final moments."
Sci/Tech,"Starting in October, the company will begin selling higher-speed cards that transfer data at rates of up to 80mbps."
Sci/Tech,Security company Internet Security Systems is warning of a critical security hole in a commonly used technology from the Mozilla Foundation called the Netscape Network Security Services library that could leave Web servers vulnerable to remote attack.
Sci/Tech,Washington State Ferries expects to provide passengers on its high-traffic Puget Sound routes with free Wi-Fi service it will begin rolling out next month.
World,AFGHANISTANS capital Kabul was placed under tight security today for the historic inauguration of Hamid Karzai as the countrys first popularly elected president.
Sci/Tech,Outsourcing vendor Electronic Data Systems has renewed an agreement for IT services from automation and utility software company Opsware that could be worth \$145 million over eight years.
Sci/Tech,Business intelligence software vendor Actuate is teaming up with the open-source movement in an effort to give its applications more exposure in the marketplace.
Sci/Tech,"Virus Throttler, unveiled by HP in February, was one of two new security services developed by company researchers that debuted at the RSA Security Conference."
Sci/Tech,"With the deployment of a new financial accounting system for the IRS running a year late, officials involved with the project now say it will go live in October."
Sci/Tech,"Users of portals, news sites and search engines were a bit less satisfied than average consumer scores overall, a University of Michigan survey show. Scores were higher for online travel, retail, auction and brokerage sites."
Sci/Tech,"Patrick Angle, was charged with intentionally deleting the source code for software he had been developing for Massachusetts-based Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates."
Sci/Tech,"The agreement with Connexion by Boeing will give iPass customers Wi-Fi access while flying, while Boeing gets a partner that knows how to sell service contracts for hot spot connectivity to business travelers."
Sci/Tech,The European Commission (EC) opened an in-depth investigation on Wednesday into plans by Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. to take over U.S. digital rights management (DRM) company ContentGuard Holdings Inc.
Sci/Tech,Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) said Wednesday it will defend itself against the latest allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation made by rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC).
Sci/Tech,"Fulfilling a long-time goal, Intel Corp. is set to introduce on Thursday its first chip set that supports all three current forms of Wi-Fi, according to sources familiar with the announcement."
Sports,"Serie A strugglers Atalanta have named Delio Rossi as their new coach, the club announced on its website on Tuesday. Rossi, the 44-year-old who previously coached Salerno and Lecce in Italy #39;s top-flight, replaces Andrea Mandorlini."
Sci/Tech,"STANFORD, CALIF. -- On Monday, the same day the California Senate passed a bill that would ban state agencies from contracting services out to companies that use overseas labor, opponents and proponents of offshore outsourcing clashed during a conference at Stanford University.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/ibmpseries;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9824455;9690404;u?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9473681;9688522;d?http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/campaigns/boardroom/index.html?ca=pSeries met=boardroom me=E P_Creative=P_InfoW_RSS"">Introducing IBM eServer p5 systems.</a><br/>Powered by IBMs most advanced 64-bit microprocessor (POWER5(tm)), p5 systems can run UNIX and Linux simultaneously. Learn more about eServer p5 systems.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"BEA Systems continues to see an exodus of high-level executives, with Chief Marketing Officer Tod Nielsen exiting this week."
Sports,"India rallied to outscore Germany 3-1 for its first victory in the men #39;s Champions Trophy field hockey tournament in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The semiconductor industry remains on track to record a significant increase in revenue during 2004, according to Gartner Inc.'s latest forecast for the year released Tuesday. After that, however, the outlook takes a turn for the worse."
Sci/Tech, Yahoo Inc. may after all find itself having to answer to the French courts for its failure to block French users' access to information about the sale of Nazi memorabilia on its U.S. Web sites.
Sci/Tech,Security company Internet Security Systems Inc. (ISS) is warning its customers about a critical security hole in a commonly used technology from the Mozilla Foundation called the Netscape Network Security Services (NSS) library that could make Web servers vulnerable to remote attack.
Sports,"Tiger Woods is faltering on the PGA Tour these days, while Vijay Singh has taken over the No. 1 ranking in the world. If only Woods could play like his video game character in  quot;Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005."
Sci/Tech,U.S. court says it's a French matter; plaintiff organizations want ban on sale of Nazi memorabilia.
Sci/Tech,HDTV sports fans are disappointed that there's a limited menu of Olympic sports that can be seen on high definition and that many of these events are shown 24 hours or later than they are on NBC.
Sci/Tech,"By ALEX VEIGA    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Despite evidence that sharing music and movies online remains popular, a report issued Tuesday by a committee of entertainment and university leaders says universities have made strides the past year to curtail online piracy.    The report, submitted to Congress by the Joint Committee of the Higher Education and Entertainment Communities, highlights steps taken by the universities to tackle Internet piracy but offers few details of their effectiveness..."
Sci/Tech,"PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) -- Students returning to Washington State University this week found free Microsoft software waiting for them..."
Sci/Tech,"  NTT DoCoMo, Japan's top mobile phone carrier, and Motorola Inc. (MOT), the world's No..."
Business,Bank of America Corp. said a departing executive is eligible to collect about \$20.7 million in severance and other payments from the company.
Business,"Singapore Airlines, Asia #39;s most profitable airline, eyes growth with plans to buy up to 31 jets. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines said Wednesday it planned to buy up to 31 Boeing Co."
Sci/Tech,"KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Jamaica's government on Tuesday announced a \$5 million program to provide free Internet access in poor communities across the island.    The ""e-Jamaica"" initiative will establish 60 Internet centers across the country by 2010, mostly in post offices, said Commerce and Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell..."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has launched a do-it-yourself kit to help IT professionals assess their software #39;s compatibility with Windows XP Service Pack 2. Fears among system administrators and IT managers that XP SP2 may 
Sci/Tech,SOME INDUSTRY OBSERVERS had predicted that BenQ had shot itself in the foot by promoting its own branded mobile handsets at the recent European footie (soccer) fest in Portugal.
World, British Airways cancelled four more flights due to what it called lingering problems from a staff shortage at London's Heathrow Airport which delayed thousands of travellers earlier in the week.
World," Shares of India's top software firm, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., soared as much as 41 percent in their first day of trading Wednesday."
Business," Williams Sonoma Inc. (WSM.N) on Wednesday posted a better than expected 55 percent increase in quarterly profit, sending its stock up 6 percent, as sales jumped at its Pottery Barn chain."
World," The 2004 Nobel prizes will be announced between October 4 and 11, the Nobel Foundation said, with US president George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair in the running for the prestigious Peace Prize."
World," When India play Pakistan, it is a classic hockey match, their historic rivalry sucking in the whole stadium."
Business, AstraZeneca Plc. said on Wednesday a new study in Japan showed a higher rate of a potentially fatal side effect in patients taking its lung cancer pill Iressa than that demonstrated in an earlier analysis.
Sports,"Austrian Kate Allen won gold in the Olympic women amp;apos;s triathlon Wednesday while American Susan Williams took the bronze. Allen was time in two hours, four minutes, 43."
Business,Canada #39;s TD Bank Financial Group is discussing  quot;a possible transaction quot; with the Northeast regional bank Banknorth Group Inc.
Business,Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. was under pressure Wednesday to come up with a takeover offer for UFJ Holdings Inc. that would fend off an unexpectedly generous \$29 billion rival bid by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.
World, A Turkish television channel aired footage showing two Turks believed to be held hostage in Iraq by armed militants who have threatened to execute them unless their company withdraws from the country within 72 hours.
World,"At least two Israeli citizens were among 89 people killed in two passenger plane crashes in Russia late on Tuesday, an Israeli embassy official said on Wednesday."
World,"CHINA evacuated hundreds of thousands of people as Typhoon Aere lashed neighbouring Taiwan yesterday, triggering landslides and leaving at least seven people feared dead."
World,More British Airways flights were canceled Wednesday after thousands were stranded by canceled flights at London #39;s Heathrow Airport because of staff shortages at the airline.
World,ACCUSED Australian Taliban fighter David Hicks was charged with war crimes by a US military tribunal today after meeting his father for the first time in five years.
World,"Nepal #39;s communist insurgency has been flexing its muscles, with a successful blockade of the capital Kathmandu. Experts say the Maoists have modeled themselves on Peru #39;s Shining Path, using violence to end Nepal #39;s rigid caste system."
Business,"New Delhi, Aug 25 (VNA) - India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed on Wednesday a Framework Agreement on Economic Cooperation to boost economic and trading ties as well as to explore the possibility of a free trade area between India and GCC "
Business,Fears of a slowdown in the US economy today eased as factories reported a jump in orders for costly manufactured goods during July.
Business,Luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. reported Wednesday that strong demand pushed third-quarter profits well above Wall Street expectations.
Business,Sprint Corp. said Wednesday that it will provide Internet telephone service to cable operator Mediacom Communications Corp. #39;s customer base of 2.7 million homes in 23 states.
Business,Stocks edged lower Wednesday as investors weighed rising oil prices against a pair of government reports that gave a mixed picture about the economy.
Business,"Applications for US home loans fell 6.3 percent last week after a brief bounce in early August spurred by a drop in mortgage rates, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business,"Forman #39;s whiskey sales are strong but Wall Street sees cracks in the company #39;s china sales. By Parija Bhatnagar, CNN/Money staff writer."
Business,AMP spin-off HHG plc has produced a pound stg. 46 million (\$A117 million) profit for the six months to June 30 - a massive turnaround from the pound stg.
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO Motorola and NTT DoCoMo said on Wednesday that they would jointly develop third-generation cellphones, giving the American company an important foothold in the Japanese market."
Sci/Tech,"In an attempt to stem the growing tide of online scams, identity theft and the proliferation of junk e-mail, the Justice Department and state law enforcement officials have initiated what "
Sci/Tech,  Sheep have shown researchers why stressed out people are comforted by the sight of a friendly face. Scientists at the Babraham Institute in the eastern English city of Cambridge discovered 
Sci/Tech,A new extra-solar planet has been identified orbiting a star 500 light years from our solar system. The discovery was made by a team using a four-inch diameter telescope to make their observations - a size 
Sci/Tech,based Linksys (www.linksys.com) announced that it is in a deal with Voice over IP (VoIP) provider Vonage (www.vonage.com) to provide equipment for home and small businesses.
Sci/Tech,"However, the Gartner Dataquest Semiconductor Inventory Index showed inventories in the supply chain at the low end of the  quot;caution quot; zone."
Sci/Tech," Still smiling because of its victory over Hollywood, the EFF has chalked up another win. This time, Music publisher Ludlow Music has officially backed down on its threats against web animation "
Sci/Tech, A Microsoft UK  quot;WEIGHING THE COST OF LINUX VS. WINDOWS? LET #39;S REVIEW THE FACTS quot; magazine ad has been nailed as misleading by Britain #39;s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Sci/Tech,"Furthering a story that began in 2000, the US Court of Appeals has ruled that US District Court judge operated outside the realm of his jurisdiction by attempting to rule on a case with international ramifications."
Sci/Tech,"A warning was issued today about a Peeping Tom computer virus which can hijack webcams and spy on users. The virus, or worm as it is technically "
Sci/Tech,"Sony is continuing development of its Memory Stick format, with a new high-speed variety due out this fall. Backward compatible with existing devices, it will be recognizable by a red and white color scheme."
Sports,"The great Moroccan reveals hidden depths to fit the final piece into a reign that was lacking just one achievement, reports Len Johnson."
Sports,"LUKE. His name is tattooed forever on her right ankle. His memory, just as permanently, in her heart. Loretta Harrop ran the race of her life in Athens yesterday, the inspiration of her late "
Sports,"Edmonton #39;s Lori-Ann Muenzer defied two of the world #39;s best cyclists Tuesday to top the field of 500-metre sprinters, laying claim to the first gold medal ever won by a Canadian track cyclist."
Sports,"If you picture an Olympic team as athletes in tracksuits with a few blazer-clad types in the background to look after them, it is time for a radical rethink."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher #39;s Hungarian Grand Prix victory was the German #39;s 12th in 13 races this year, a Formula One record for a single season."
Sports,Sri Lanka spinners Rangana Herath and Tillakaratne Dilshan shared six wickets to help bowl South Africa out for 191 in the third one-day international on Sunday.
Sports,Rangers manager Alex McLeish insists the prestige of taking on European football #39;s elite is the only thing spurring him on to steer the club into the Champions League.
World,"Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric made a sudden return to the country on Wednesday and said he had a plan to end an uprising in the  quot;burning city quot; of Najaf, where fighting is creeping ever closer to its holiest shrine."
Business,Description: Royal Dutch/Shell agrees to pay more than \$150 million to settle fraud charges in the United States and Britain. The company was accused of overstating its proven oil and gas reserves by more than 20 percent.
Business,Kuwaiti FM says his country is producing oil at maximum capacity to try to stabilise oil prices. NEW DELHI - Kuwait #39;s foreign minister said Wednesday his government was pumping crude to maximum capacity to 
Business,The European Commission has opened a probe into Microsoft #39;s and Time Warner #39;s plans to buy anti-piracy software manufacturer ContentGuard.
Business,"US orders for durable goods may have risen for a second straight month in July, paced by more bookings for commercial aircraft, computers and machinery, according to a survey of economists ahead of today #39;s government report."
Sci/Tech,DoCoMo previously procured FOMA handsets only from domestic manufacturers. The two companies -- Motorola and DoCoMo -- said they aim to market the new handset from next spring targeting business users.
Sci/Tech,"Federal and state law enforcement agencies have quietly arrested or charged dozens of people with crimes related to junk e-mail, identity theft and other online scams in recent weeks, according to several people involved in the actions."
Sci/Tech,"The Cambridge University team which discovered that sheep prefer happy, smiley people has once again pushed back the envelope of ovine understanding with the revelation that sheep cheer up when they see snaps of friends and relatives."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft recently launched a  #39;Get the Facts #39; ad campaign telling consumers Linux isn #39;t cheaper than Windows. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) thinks they should get the facts too -- but it #39;s warned Microsoft to make sure its are straight first.
Sci/Tech,A new worm has been discovered in the wild that #39;s not just settling for invading users #39; PCs - it wants to invade their homes too.
Sci/Tech,The management of Computer Associates (CA:NYSE - news - research) on Wednesday defeated three efforts by shareholders and corporate governance advocates to punish the company for an accounting scandal that led to the restatement of \$2 billion in revenue 
Sports,"Israel #39;s first gold medalist ever, Gal Fridman, Wednesday met an outburst of joy seconds after he won the men #39;s Mistral sailing race at the Olympics."
Sci/Tech,"ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, Nova Scotia - A hydroelectric plant in Nova Scotia remained closed Tuesday after a wayward humpback whale swam through the underwater gates connecting the facility with the Atlantic Ocean."
Sports,"  Shawn Hill #39;s Olympics are over, but it remains to be seen if he will bring back a medal from Athens. The 23 year old Mississauga pitcher tossed six quality innings in Canada #39;s 8 5 loss to Cuba on Tuesday night, ending up with a no decision."
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe stepped up her training in Athens this morning as she prepares to make a final decision over whether to run the 10,000m on Friday night."
World,"Investigators picked through the scattered wreckage today of two Russian passenger jets that crashed nearly simultaneously Tuesday night after leaving Moscow, and reported "
World,"Thousands of people in Paris are preparing to mark the anniversary of the city #39;s liberation in World War II. Sixty years ago, the Nazi troops who had occupied the French capital for four years, surrendered."
Business," Orders for U.S. durable goods posted  a larger than expected rise in July, but new home sales showed  signs of buckling under the weight of higher interest rates,  two government reports showed on Wednesday."
Business, AstraZeneca Plc. said on Wednesday a new  study in Japan showed a higher rate of a potentially fatal side  effect in patients taking its lung cancer pill Iressa than that  demonstrated in an earlier analysis.
Business,"Dominion Bank, Canada #39;s second largest bank by assets, said it #39;s in talks for a possible transaction #39; #39; with Banknorth Group Inc."
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco, CA - Music publisher Ludlow Music, Inc., has officially backed down on its threats against web animation studio JibJab Media Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Don #39;t expect Ken Cron to become CEO of Computer Associates International. At least, not anytime soon. Cron, currently CA #39;s interim CEO, will likely retain that status after the company #39;s annual stockholders "
World," Olympic officials are seething at a campaign ad for President Bush which, they say, hijacks the Olympic brand."
Business, U.S. stocks were slightly lower on  Wednesday after government reports for July on durable goods  orders and new home sales cast some doubt on the strength of  the economy.
Business," Applications for U.S. home loans fell  6.3 percent last week after a brief bounce in early August  spurred by a drop in mortgage rates, an industry group said on  Wednesday."
World,"Brig. Rashid Abu Shbak, chief of Palestinian preventive security in Gaza, described on Wednesday the attack on the deputy chief of security intelligence Tareq Abu Rajab as  quot;a condemned crime quot;."
Business, Treasury debt prices rallied on  Wednesday as the latest U.S. economic data contained enough  soft spots to keep the economic outlook uncertain.
World, CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - The son of former British Prime  Minister Margaret Thatcher was arrested in South Africa on  Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a mercenary plot  against the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba : The father of accused Australian terrorist David Hicks hopes to hold an emotional reunion with his son before he appears before a US war crimes tribunal."
World," Gunmen ambushed the commander of the  Palestinian intelligence service in the Gaza Strip on  Wednesday, wounding him, killing two bodyguards and fueling  fears of spreading chaos."
Business," Singapore Airlines Ltd., the world's  second most valuable airline, said on Wednesday it planned to  buy up to 31 Boeing Co 777 300ER planes worth about US $7.35  billion to support growth plans."
World," Two Russian passenger planes crashed  almost simultaneously, killing all 89 people on board in what  investigators said on Wednesday might have been a terrorist  attack or simply a mysterious coincidence."
World, A powerful typhoon triggered landslides  and flash floods in northern Taiwan on Wednesday before plowing  into China where hundreds of thousands of people have been  evacuated.
Business," Canada's Toronto Dominion Bank <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TD.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TD.TO</A>  said on Wednesday that it is in talks with U.S. based Banknorth  Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BNK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BNK.N</A> about a possible deal."
Business," U.S. new home sales fell more than  expected in July to the their lowest pace since December, as  higher mortgage rates cooled the housing market, a government  report showed on Wednesday."
World," Sudan's government agreed in a  breakthrough at peace talks on Wednesday to allow more African  Union troops to enter the Darfur region to confine rebel  fighters to their bases, a possible precursor to disarmament."
World, A senior Bulgarian official ruled out paying any compensation to get Libya to reconsider the death sentences of five Bulgarian nurses accused of infecting children with HIV.
World," Two columns of Second World War tanks,  trucks and cars rumbled through Paris on Wednesday to re enact  the arrival of French and United States forces 60 years ago to  liberate the city from four years of Nazi occupation."
Business,The Senate in Nigeria reportedly passes a motion requiring Shell's operation in the country to pay \$1.5bn in compensation to oilfield communities.
Business,The European Commission opens a probe into Microsoft and Time Warner's plans to buy anti-piracy firm ContentGuard.
Sci/Tech,"Telecoms provider mmO2 says it will adopt extra fast 3G network technology from next summer, although the ultra-high-speed network initially will be available only in the Isle of Man."
Business,"India's first low-cost airline, Air Deccan, offers cheap flights between Bangalore and New Delhi."
Business,Middle East island nation Bahrain is  to spend \$1.86bn upgrading its electricity network after Monday's blackout brought the country to a standstill.
Sci/Tech,"Aaron Goldin, a senior San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas, CA, won the \$100,000 Grand Prize scholarship in the individual category for inventing the Gyro-Gen, a gyroscope that converts ocean wave energy into electricity."
World,Chile's ex-leader Augusto Pinochet is told to give written testimony in the 1973 murder of singer  Victor Jara.
Business,"Oil prices rose modestly today, halting a three-day losing streak on profit-taking from record highs near \$50 a barrel."
Business,What happens when a great company gets hit by unforeseen circumstances?
Business,The telecom industry has endured some tough times. They haven't seen anything yet.
World,An election lawyer for President Bush also has been advising a veterans group running TV ads against John Kerry.
Sci/Tech,The way to soothe an anxious sheep is to show it a picture of another sheep. British scientists believe that - like humans - sheep need to see a familiar face when they are alone.
Sci/Tech,"Laura Bekke moved into her new Amsterdam flat last week and declined to have a fixed phone line installed. Merijn Groenhart, a "
Sci/Tech,"pk2000 writes  quot;Microsoft withdrew from a United Nations software standards group for commerce. quot;  #39;Unfortunately, for now, we have made the decision to stop participating in UN/Cefact for business reasons and this serves as notification of our immediate "
Sports,"FORMER Aussie backpacker Kate Allen pipped Australian favourite Loretta Harrop in sight of the finish to win the Olympic women #39;s triathlon today, but will take the gold medal home to Austria."
Sports,Dambulla: South African captain Graeme Smith won the toss and decided to bat in the third One-dayer against Sri Lanka in Dambulla.
World,"Two Russian passenger airliners from Moscow crashed within minutes of each other, killing all 89 passengers and crew, the greatest number of civilian Russian air deaths in a single day for more than three years."
World," Elisabeth Kubler Ross, a psychiatrist who revolutionized the way the world looks at terminally ill patients with her book ""On Death and Dying"" and later as a pioneer for hospice care, has died. She was 78..."
World,"BUCHALKI, Russia - Russian emergency workers searched heaps of twisted metal and tall grass Wednesday for clues about what caused two airliners to plunge to earth within minutes of each other, killing all 89 people aboard. Officials said one jet sent a hijack distress signal, raising fears terrorists had struck..."
World,"CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Mark Thatcher, the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was arrested Wednesday and charged with helping to finance a foiled plot to overthrow the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.    Thatcher, a 51-year-old businessman who has lived in South Africa since 2002, was arrested at his Cape Town home shortly after 7 a.m..."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - The father of an imprisoned Australian cowboy accused of fighting with Afghanistan's ousted Taliban saw his son for the first time in five years Wednesday, as he prepared to go before an American military tribunal on war crimes charges.    After the meeting, David Hicks, 29, wore a suit and tie as he arrived for a tribunal hearing on charges of conspiracy to commit war crimes, aiding the enemy and attempted murder for allegedly firing at U.S..."
World,"Iraq's most influential Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, returned to the country on Wednesday and urged Iraqis to march on the ""burning city"" of Najaf, where fighting is creeping ever closer to its sacred shrine."
Business,"WASHINGTON Aug. 25, 2004 - America #39;s factories saw orders for costly manufactured goods in July post the biggest gain in four months, an encouraging sign that the economy is emerging from an early summer funk."
Business,"Indian software and services giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) made its stock market debut today, jumping 16 per cent over the day as investors piled money into the firm."
Business,"MANILA When President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared this week that the Philippines was  quot;already in the midst of a fiscal crisis, quot; many thought she was just stating the obvious."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Exclusive</strong> A CD lock-in tech that only annoys P2P traders?
Sci/Tech,"ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, NS - Nova Scotia Power officials continued to keep the sluice gates open at one of the utility #39;s hydroelectric plants Wednesday in hopes a wayward whale would leave the area and head for the open waters of the Bay of Fundy."
Sports,Kate Allen produced a stunning run to overhaul long-time leader Loretta Harrop in the last 150 meters of the women #39;s Olympic triathlon Wednesday and win Austria #39;s first gold medal at Athens.
Sci/Tech," One of the joys of the games  in the ""Thief"" series is the ability to sneak up on opponents,  quietly take them out with a good knock on the noggin, and then  dump their body in the shadows so you can resume your hunt for  loot."
Sci/Tech," For Rainer Kinnunen, life has been a bit  of a blur since he signed up for a superhigh speed Internet  service three years ago."
Sci/Tech," Laura Bekke moved into her new  Amsterdam flat last week and declined to have a fixed phone  line installed. Merijn Groenhart, a disc jockey in the same  city, has lived without a home phone for over a year."
Sci/Tech," Playboy magazine on Tuesday  posted to its Web site an unpublished portion from its  interview with Google's founders, which raised regulatory  eyebrows not for what it revealed, but for its timing    just  before the Internet search engine's much anticipated initial  public offering."
Sci/Tech," A top executive for Web marketing  company DoubleClick <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DCLK.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DCLK.O</A> on Tuesday said Microsoft Corp's  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> MSN Web portal will use its rich media ads online,  paving the way for wider use of a key DoubleClick  product."
Sci/Tech,"By DAISY NGUYEN     RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- Since the discovery five years ago that a ravenous insect was spreading grape-killing Pierce's Disease in California, grape growers have contributed millions of dollars to fund research projects they hope can end the scourge..."
Sci/Tech,"If you're under 40 and smoke, your risk of having a heart attack is significantly greater than someone your age who doesn't, a new study finds. According to the report, male smokers between the ages of 35 and 39 were almost five times as likely to have a nonfatal heart attack as were nonsmokers."
Sci/Tech,"Cognitive test scores remained stable in treated patients    HealthDayNews -- Reducing levels of specific toxins in the brain may help stabilize cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease patients.    That's the finding of preliminary research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, published in the August issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease..."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International shareholders vote down a proposal to recoup money paid to top execs during an accounting scandal.
Sci/Tech,"IBM, HP, Sun and Dell lead the market, which saw 7.7 percent revenue growth in the second quarter, compared with a year earlier."
Sci/Tech," One of the joys of the games in the ""Thief"" series is the ability to sneak up on opponents, quietly take them out with a good knock on the noggin, and then dump their body in the shadows so you can resume your hunt for loot."
Sports," Hushing a boisterous crowd with its all around domination, the United States defeated Greece 102 72 Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Olympic women's basketball tournament. The Americans, seeking their third straight gold medal, will play Russia in the semifinals Friday."
Sci/Tech," For Rainer Kinnunen, life has been a bit of a blur since he signed up for a superhigh speed Internet service three years ago."
Sci/Tech," Laura Bekke moved into her new Amsterdam flat last week and declined to have a fixed phone line installed. Merijn Groenhart, a disc jockey in the same city, has lived without a home phone for over a year."
Business," Second quarter profit fell by two thirds at plane and train maker Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO) as its regional aircraft business lagged a rebound in the business jet market, the company said on Wednesday."
Sports," Hours before the United States women's basketball Dream Team routed Greece 102 72 to reach the Olympic semi finals, US captain Dawn Staley gathered the squad to make sure they knew the stakes."
Sci/Tech," The Justice Department has made a series of arrests against purveyors of e mail ""spam"" as part of a nationwide crackdown against Internet scam artists, a marketing group said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Server shipments and revenue increased in the second quarter as Sun Microsystems Inc. and Dell Inc. gained market share at the expense of Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) and IBM Corp., according to research released by Gartner Inc. Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Upcoming chip set will support 802.11a, b, and g networks."
World, Typhoon Aere slammed into China after killing at least 12 people in the region and forcing more than half a million Chinese to evacuate their homes and thousands of fishing boats to return to port.
Sports, Sergio Garcia can afford to look relaxed at the BMW International Open. The Spaniard is one of six players to have sealed berths on the 12 man European Ryder Cup team that faces the United States at Oakland Hills in Michigan on Sept. 15 17.
Sports," The unbeaten U.S. women's basketball  team cruised to another victory Wednesday, pummeling Greece  102 72 to advance to the Olympic semi finals."
Sci/Tech," A Japanese government panel has approved plans to send two spy satellites into Earth's orbit beginning next year, a media report said Wednesday."
Business," Williams Sonoma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WSM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WSM.N</A> on  Wednesday posted a better than expected 55 percent increase in  quarterly profit, sending its stock up 10 percent, as sales  jumped at its Pottery Barn chain."
Business," Second quarter profit fell by  two thirds at plane and train maker Bombardier Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDb.TO</A>  as its regional aircraft business lagged a rebound in the  business jet market, the company said on Wednesday."
Sports," MUNICH (Reuters) - The two favorites for a Ryder Cup  wildcard, youngster Luke Donald and seven-time European number  one Colin Montgomerie, have been paired for the first two  rounds of the BMW International Open that begins Thursday."
Sports, Hideki Matsui drove in the winning run  with a ninth inning single to earn the rallying New York  Yankees a 5 4 victory over the host Cleveland Indians in the  American League Tuesday.
Sports," Russia's gymnastics chief Leonid Arkayev  has added his voice to a chorus of public opinion calling for  major reforms in his sport, saying Olympic gymnasts are  powerless against what he called ""judging mafia."""
Sci/Tech,"Penn State, Cornell University among those offering paid download services to students."
World,The US says many of the prisoners it is holding in Afghanistan will stand trial under Afghan law.
Sports,"The women's basketball team advances to the semifinals with a 102-72 win over Greece, which had heart, the home court and little else."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - The father of an imprisoned Australian cowboy accused of fighting with Afghanistan's ousted Taliban saw his son for the first time in five years Wednesday as he headed into an American military tribunal to face war crimes charges.    David Hicks, 29, wore a suit and tie as he arrived for a tribunal hearing on charges of conspiracy to commit war crimes, aiding the enemy and attempted murder for allegedly firing at U.S..."
Sports,"A windsurfer whose first name means ""wave"" in Hebrew gave Israel its first Olympic gold medal ever Wednesday, taking a plunge in the Saronic Gulf to celebrate."
Sports,"Yulia Pakhalina of Russia leads the Olympic preliminaries of 3-meter springboard diving, beating out Canada's Blythe Hartley and China's Guo Jingjing."
Sports,"Russia's Olga Slyusareva adds an Olympic gold medal to her collection of world championships, easily winning the points race Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Google Blesses Blogger Users with AdSense Advertising\\Blogger, having replaced the default Google powered AdSense ads with a search enhanced Blogger task bar, has recently announced that they will now make Google AdSense advertisements available to Blogger members and other personal blog owners via a new program. Biz Stone, a Google ..."
Sci/Tech,"Friendster Names Ex-AOL Executive VP of Sales\\Friendster today announced that it has named Charles Barrett as Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. Charlie will oversee all aspects of advertising sales. His first initiatives will include building a world-class national ad sales team and creating new revenue producing programs. In addition, ..."
Sci/Tech,"Real Network's iTunes Price Cutting Bags 1 Million Sales\\Real Network's recent price cutting of iPod compatible song downloads may not be bringing profit to the company, but it is cutting into the iTunes market as well as carving their own song download market before Microsoft enters the picture. Real has ..."
Sci/Tech,"This article discusses the use of Libwhisker, a PERL module which allows for the creation of custom HTTP packets and can be used for penetration  testing various web applications."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at a Department of Energy lab are developing fuel rods that could halve the amount of nuclear waste produced. That's good news for Yucca Mountain, Nevada, where 40 years' worth of radioactive material is slated to be stored. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Technology companies and public-interest groups want to narrow the scope of the controversial Induce Act to focus on those who engage in 'mass, indiscriminate infringing conduct.' By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"Turns out that Ludlow Music, which claims to own the copyright on a classic Woody Gutherie song, may not actually own it after all. Which means JibJab, a scrappy web animation site, gets to use 'This Land Is Your Land' to its heart's content. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"Almost three-quarters of likely voters think electronic voting systems should produce a paper record the voter can verify, according to a new poll. But that's not likely to happen for many of them in November. By Laila Weir."
Sci/Tech,A series of subpoenas issued to reporters as part of the Justice Department's investigation of the leak of a CIA operative's identity seems more like a tactic of intimidation than legitimate information gathering. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg.
Sci/Tech,"Craig Newmark could become a dot-org millionaire. He'd rather help you find a cheap sublet, a cool job and maybe even a date. By Josh McHugh from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,More colleges and universities are embracing music services for their students in an effort to cut down on peer-to-peer traffic that clogs school networks and puts students at risk for lawsuits. By Katie Dean.
Sci/Tech,"Politics as usual? Hasta la vista, baby. The radical center has flexed its muscle in California, short-circuiting the parties and going directly to the people. Now it could sweep the nation. By Jill Stewart from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"Federal and state law enforcement agencies have quietly arrested or charged dozens of people with crimes related to junk e-mail, identity theft and other online scams."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Time Warner ran into fresh trouble in Europe today as antitrust regulators ordered an in-depth probe of their deal to collaborate in making anti-piracy software.
Sci/Tech,"Polish police have broken up a gang of more than 100 hackers who sold pirated music and films, using academic computer systems around the world."
Business,"Sonoma Inc. (WSM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a better than expected 55 percent increase in quarterly profit, sending its stock up 10 "
Business,"Risking another trans-Atlantic tussle over Microsoft Corp., European Union antitrust regulators said Wednesday they were investigating whether the software giant #39;s deal with media conglomerate Time Warner Inc."
Business,"Seven regional brokerage firms have been fined a total \$3.65 million by federal regulators for allegedly failing to disclose that they received payments for issuing research on certain companies, in a settlement announced Wednesday."
Business,"Orders for US durable goods posted a larger-than-expected rise in July, but new home sales showed signs of buckling under the weight of higher interest rates, two government reports showed on Wednesday."
Business,"quarter profit fell by two thirds at plane and train maker Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) as its regional aircraft business lagged a rebound "
Business,"US new home sales in July fell 6.4 percent to a 1.134 million annual rate, the year #39;s slowest pace and a sign housing may provide less fuel for the economy in coming months."
Business,Server shipments and revenue increased in the second quarter as Sun Microsystems Inc. and Dell Inc. gained market share at the expense of Hewlett-Packard Co.
Sci/Tech,US and Japanese mobile-phone giants Motorola and DoCoMo are teaming up to develop a FOMA handset that runs on GSM/GPRS networks. The third-generation device will allow Japanese business users 
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International shareholders on Wednesday struck down a proposal to recoup money paid out to executives during a long-running accounting scandal.
Sci/Tech,"Fulfilling a long-time goal, Intel is set to introduce this week its first chipset that supports all three current forms of Wi-Fi, according to sources familiar with the announcement."
Sports,"Israel has celebrated its first Olympic gold medal, saying Gal Fridman #39;s win gave pride and joy to Jewish people around the world."
Sports,"Organizers in Amstelveen, the Netherlands have called off the cricket match between Australia and Pakistan after heavy rain overnight soaked the pitch."
Sports,"DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka : Little-known spinner Rangana Herath grabbed three wickets as Sri Lanka boosted their chances of wrapping up the one-day series when they restricted South Africa to a modest 191 in the third match here."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Anky van Grunsven of the Netherlands successfully defended her gold medal in the individual dressage event on Wednesday at the Olympics."
Sports,"MIDDLESBROUGH, Aug 24 (SW) - Michael Reiziger will be sidelined for the coming six to eight weeks. The player dislocated his shoulder a few weeks ago and is unable to play on."
World,"Typhoon Aere made landfall in southeastern China Wednesday after killing five people and flooding Taiwan, the BBC reported. The storm system packing winds of 86 mph and gusts "
World,"The Israeli occupation army yesterday renewed its invasion of Nablus city to the north of the West Bank and imposed curfew, while the Israeli military vehicles were deployed intensively in several areas of the city."
World,"An Australian detainee being arraigned Wednesday before a US military commission on charges of attempted murder and aiding al Qaeda met with his parents, their first visit together in five years."
World," Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy resigned, pre empting a move by his ruling Socialist party to oust him in a no confidence vote in parliament next month."
Business," The Athens Olympics will cost a total of almost 10 billion euros ( #36;12.09 billion), more than double the original target, pushing Greece's budget gap well above EU limits, finance ministry sources said on Wednesday."
World," Militants in Iraq are threatening to kill two Turkish hostages if their company does not withdraw from the country within three days, Turkish media reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Once a year the normally tranquil waters off South Africa's balmy east coast bubble as billions of sardines migrate north with sharks and dolphins in hot pursuit.
Sci/Tech,"Linux 10 times more expensive? U.K. standards body says company's ""Get the Facts"" ad campaign may be misleading."
Business,Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has said the group is in talks with a Chinese company over setting up a mobile phone service in mainland China.
Business,"Computer Associates shareholders have defeated a stockholder proposal calling for current and former executives to return bonuses based on restated results, the company said."
Business,Stocks inched higher in quiet trading Wednesday as a pair of government reports offered conflicting signals about the economy and oil prices declined.
Business,"Economic worries notwithstanding, the server market continued to grow at a healthy clip in the second quarter, according to research firm Gartner."
Business,"A day after H amp;R Block Inc. (HRB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reported its first-quarter loss some analysts wondered if the largest US tax preparation firm would consider selling its brokerage business."
Business,Applebee #39;s International Inc. shares fell more than 4 percent Wednesday after the restaurant company reported weak August sales and said it expects the Olympics will hurt sales for the first week of September.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft began rolling out SP2 last week, claiming that the software offers the latest security  #39;innovations, #39; fixes several major security holes, and provides new protective features."
Sci/Tech,"Increasing NTT DoCoMo #39;s reach outside Japan, the Japanese carrier has partnered with Motorola to build a 3G FOMA phone that also does GSM/GPRS."
Sci/Tech," British scientists have found a seemingly unlikely way to soothe anxious sheep, a report said on Wednesday   by showing them photographs of other sheep."
Sci/Tech,"A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery, according to scientists."
Sci/Tech,"Ludlow Music dropped its demands that JibJab, a small web animation site, stop using Woody Guthrie #39;s  quot;This Land is Your Land quot; in a satirical Flash cartoon."
Sports,"Japan #39;s all-professional team have overpowered newcomers Canada 11-2 to win the Olympic baseball bronze medal, restoring some of their pride following a shock 1-0 semi-final loss to Australia."
Sports,"If everybody always agreed with me, there wouldn #39;t be any sense in writing a column. So in the true Olympic spirit, it #39;s your turn."
Sports,Anky van Grunsven of the Netherlands successfully defended her Olympic title Wednesday by winning the individual dressage competition.
World,"Mark Thatcher, the son of the former prime minister Baroness Thatcher, has been arrested at his home in Cape Town . South African authorities say he has been detained by police investigating an alleged coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea ."
World,British Airways has cancelled four domestic flights as the effects of yesterday #39;s problems continued to disrupt operations from Heathrow.
World,Israeli Foreign Minister Sylvan Shalom said here Wednesday that he was confident French authorities are making every effort to fight against anti-Semitism.
World,ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat has resigned from his office and the federal cabinet has also been dissolved. The national assembly will elect the leader of the house on Friday while the new prime minister will take oath on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"Instant Messaging On Rise at Work and Mobile\\Instant Message use in the workplace and on mobile phones and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) is on the rise, according to a new survey from America Online Inc. The second annual survey on instant messaging use in America, released today by the world's ..."
Sci/Tech," Penn State, Cornell University among those offering paid download services to students."
World," Britain said it would deploy six Royal Air Force Harrier jets to Afghanistan, the first time it has sent combat planes to the country following the fall of the Taliban regime."
Sci/Tech," According to Gartner, worldwide server revenue increased in the second quarter by 7.7 percent over the year ago period,  and server shipments jumped 24.5 percent."
Sports, U.S. heavyweight Rulon Gardner lost his  Olympic title Wednesday after being beaten in the semi final  stage of the 120kg Greco Roman wrestling event by Georgiy  Tsurtsumia of Kazakhstan.
Business,"By becoming only the third diocese nationally to seek shelter in bankruptcy court, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane is hoping the court will help provide a clearer picture of its financial liability in mounting sex-abuse lawsuits and goad its "
Business," SINGAPORE/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SIAL.SI target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SIAL.SI</A> plans to buy up to 31 Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> long-range  777-300ER planes worth about \$7.35 billion, the carrier said on  Wednesday."
Sports," Reigning champions Serbia and  Montenegro, hit by a virus, were eliminated from the men's  Olympic volleyball tournament Wednesday in an outstanding match  with Russia."
Business,"Gambro, the Swedish medical technology group controlled by the Wallenberg family, on Tuesday confirmed the sale of its US dialysis clinics business to DaVita and also unveiled "
World,"Makers of The Passion of the Christ are tempting US churches with bulk orders, says  The New York Times."
Business,"The market may be stuck in neutral, but your portfolio doesn't have to be."
World,"Sistani returned after surgery, raising hopes that the rebellion led by Moktada al Sadr would be resolved."
Business,"The second of three scheduled trials to determine the amount of the recovery for the destruction of the World Trade Center #39;s twin towers ended in a victory for master lease holder Silverstein Properties, and its head Larry Silverstein."
Sci/Tech,Hollywood has made legal moves against two chip makers in its bid to combat DVD piracy.
Sci/Tech,"John Ashcroft, the attorney General of the US, is expected to announce on Thursday dozens of lawsuits against alleged spammers following a low key campaign against the practise across the US."
Sci/Tech,"In an e-mail message sent Monday to two officials of the UN standards group, Dave Welsh, a Microsoft program manager, wrote:  quot;Microsoft regularly evaluates its standards participation and its "
World,"First, the son of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was caught in his pyjamas when police raided his Cape Town home. Then he was robbed in a holding cell while waiting to be charged with helping finance a foiled coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea."
World,"The Italian government said Tuesday it would maintain its 3,000 troops in Iraq despite an ultimatum from a radical Muslim group holding an Italian journalist and demanding that Rome withdraw its forces within 48 hours."
Sports, Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback J.P. Losman will have surgery Thursday to repair the left leg he broke in practice.
World," Nigeria's Senate has ordered a subsidiary of petroleum giant Royal/Dutch Shell to pay a Nigerian ethnic group  #36;1.5 billion for oil spills in their homelands, but the legislative body can't enforce the resolution, an official said Wednesday."
World, A US military tribunal charged Australian Taliban fighter David Hicks with warcrimes after he was allowed to meet his family for the first time in five years.
World," Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother in law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan and demanded he end all military operations in the holy city of Najaf, according to a video, Al Jazeera television reported. The authenticity of the video could not immediately be verified."
Sports," A panel from the association that accredits the University of Illinois chastised the school Wednesday for failing to resolve the long standing controversy over its American Indian mascot, which supporters argue is an honored tradition and others say is racially offensive."
World," Vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Wednesday sought to assure black supporters that he and John Kerry have ""fought for this community our entire lives""  #151; and would continue doing so  #151; on a day devoted to reaching out to the base in the Democratic stronghold of northeast Ohio."
Business," Protests from seven safety groups  prompted General Motors Corp. to pull a television ad that  shows a young boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly  that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker said on  Wednesday."
Business,The US and the EU have agreed to hold further talks in order to avoid legal action in the trade dispute over government support for Airbus and Boeing.
Business,"Canada #39;s Toronto Dominion Bank said Wednesday it is in talks with US-based Banknorth Group about a possible deal, while a published report said the two parties are in advanced negotiations that could lead to a \$2."
Business,"If you received a cool catalog in the mail recently, most likely it came from one of the companies under the umbrella of Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM)."
Business,Medical device company Boston Scientific Corp. said Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration granted the company US marketing clearance for its peripheral cutting balloon microsurgical dilation device to improve blood flow to diseased kidneys.
Business,Investors pulled out of homebuilder stocks on Wednesday after a pair of economic reports on the pace of home sales indicated the once-hot market might be cooling.
Business,"The latest earnings report from jam specialist JM Smucker (NYSE: SJM) heralds  quot;Record First Quarter Results. quot; Read carefully, though."
Business,"Early 2000 we took a look at beermeister Miller as it prepared to take some of its nice, cold, frosty brew doggies out of their traditional glass bottles and aluminum "
Sci/Tech,"Computer giant Microsoft has fully rolled out its crucial security update to computers running its Windows XP. Last week, it  quot;soft launched quot; Service Pack 2 (SP2) security update, making it available for some "
Sci/Tech,Motorola and NTT DoCoMo plan to target Japanese business travelers with a new 3G handset next spring that will run on W-CDMA and GSM networks.
Sci/Tech,"The Justice Department on Wednesday shut down a network allegedly used to illegally share copyrighted music, movies, software and games and, separately, has embarked a nationwide campaign against purveyors of e-mail  quot;spam."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide semiconductor sales will reach US\$226 billion in 2004, a 27.4 percent increase from 2003, according to the latest prediction from Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Standards body the Web Services Interoperability Organization, or WS-I, on Tuesday published updated standards compliance guidelines for applications that use file attachments."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America #39;s (MPAA) campaign against movie piracy has taken another turn after it confirmed it was suing two chip makers.
Sports,"Throughout the chilly Moroccan winter, one dream burned bright for Hicham El Guerrouj as he trained in the thin air of the Atlas mountains."
Sports,Gal Fridman today added a glorious chapter to Israels tragic Olympic history and sent a nation into delirious bewilderment by winning their first ever gold medal.
Sports,"Australia #39;s Ryan Bayley won the men #39;s Keirin final Wednesday, becoming the only cyclist to win two individual gold medals at the Athens Games."
Sports, Tonique Williams Darling has claimed the Bahamas #39; first individual athletics gold by blasting to the women #39;s 400m title.
Sports,"rgentina swept aside Italy, 3-0, yesterday in Athens to advance to the final of the Olympic men #39;s soccer tournament without conceding a goal in five games."
Sports,"BRUSSELS : NATO remains on alert to protect the Olympics from extremists, even if no incidents have occurred and the perceived threat remains low as the Games move into their last few days, an official said."
Sports,"The gymnastics competition at the 2004 Olympic Games produced some extraordinary performances, but ultimately was overshadowed by judging controversies that pitted nation against "
World,Former British PM Margaret Thatcher #39;s son arrested in South Africa for possible connection to alleged coup plot. After numerous rumors and allegations linking him to a plan to overthrow the leader of oil-rich 
World,Iraq #39;s Shi #39;a spiritual leader rushed back from abroad on Wednesday to  quot;save Najaf quot; after American forces smashed militia defences to trap hundreds of supporters of rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the city #39;s shrine.
World,"Cases of polio have been found in Mali and Guinea, bringing to 12 the number of African countries recently reinfected by an ongoing polio epidemic in Nigeria."
World,"Pakistan #39;s interim Prime Minister Chaudhry Shaujaat Hussain has announced his resignation, paving the way for his successor Shauket Aziz."
World,"Washington shrugged off harsh verbal attacks from North Korea against US President George W. Bush, saying that the insults would not hinder efforts to end nuclear crisis on the peninsula."
World,"The world #39;s wealthier nations must contribute more money and intellectual power to fighting bird flu or risk a worldwide epidemic that spreads to people, a Vietnam-based official from the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Wednesday."
World,"Description: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says he is committed to dismantling Jewish settlements in Gaza. But Israel says it will continue to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank, and cites the tacit approval of the Bush administration."
World,British Airways today said it had resumed normal service for most of its operations as it reduced the number of cancelled flights to four.
World,Pakistan  #39;s caretaker prime minister has resigned and his cabinet dissolved in a formality to allow the finance minister to take over as head of the government.
Sci/Tech, Fuji joins the fray of makers of 16X DVD media with scheduled fall release.
Sports," Jordan Leopold of the Calgary Flames pulled out of the World Cup on Wednesday because of a concussion, the third key defenseman lost by the defending champion United States."
Sci/Tech," In a discovery that has left one expert stunned, European astronomers have    found one of the smallest planets known outside our solar system, a world about    14 times the mass of our own around a star much like the Sun."
World," The Bush administration has successfully overcome Cuban jamming of U.S. government radio and television broadcasts through transmission from a military aircraft, the State Department said Monday."
Sci/Tech," An experienced team of pilots, engineers and scientists are relying on a reinforced skydiving parachute and a helicopter's hook to safely return the first samples from space since the Apollo era."
Business,"The specialty chip maker predicts a lean transition quarter, but it plans a rebound in 2005."
Sports,Prosecutors seize the hospital records of two Greek sprinting stars who withdrew from the Olympics after they missed a doping test and were involved in a suspicious motorcycle accident.
Sci/Tech,A breakthrough in the way scientists make crystals could lead to a replacement for silicon in chips for devices.
Sci/Tech,"Fraud on UK credit cards has fallen - but identity fraud is on the up, a survey from analysts Datamonitor finds."
Business,The European Commission announced Wednesday it will extend an antitrust investigation of a move by Microsoft and Time Warner to take control of technology that could help the music and movie industries fight piracy.
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Service Pack 2 promises to raise the security bar for the sometimes beleaguered operating system. Unfortunately, one of the new features could be spoofed so that it reports misleading information "
Sci/Tech, Astronomers have used a network of small telescopes to discover a planet circling a far off star.  quot;This discovery demonstrates that even humble telescopes can make huge contributions to planet 
Sci/Tech, A Microsoft advertisement claiming that the Linux operating system is much more expensive to operate than its own Windows was found to be misleading by the a UK regulator on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks says it sold a million songs in the first week of its 49-cent-per-track promotion. The digital-media firm also signed agreements with the University of California at Berkeley and 
Sports,"time champion Liverpool progressed to soccer #39;s Champions League 2 1 on aggregate, overcoming a 1 0 home defeat to AK Graz in the second leg of qualifying."
Sci/Tech,"Moving against Internet crime, the Justice Department on Wednesday disrupted a network allegedly used to illegally share copyrighted files and was engaged in a series of arrests against purveyors of e-mail ""spam."" <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The trade group representing the\U.S. music industry has filed a new round of lawsuits against\744 people it alleges used online file-sharing networks to\illegally trade in copyrighted materials, it said on Wednesday. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Reuters</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Researchers who once dismissed another team's cloning method used the disputed process to create monkey embryos. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,European scientists have discovered what they describe as the smallest Earth-like planet orbiting a star outside of our Solar System.
Sci/Tech,A breakthrough in the way scientists make crystals could lead to a replacement for silicon in electronic devices.
Sci/Tech,A politically progressive website at the forefront of discussions about electronic-voting machines and election irregularities is barring Black Box Voting founder Bev Harris from posting to its site. By Joanna Glasner.
Sci/Tech,KDE'S developers unveil plans to make things easier for people with disabilities through their Linux desktop software.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Newspaper sites take up paid search ads...Microsoft IPTV to woo Swiss test group...Sony speeds up Memory Stick cards...Real touts one week, 1 million songs."
Sci/Tech,Standards body publishes three technical compliance guidlines regarding how attached files exchange data.
Sci/Tech,Second such partnership in one week underscores the importance of VoIP in Ma Bell's long-term plans.
Sci/Tech,It disrupted a network allegedly used to illegally share copyrighted files and is making a series of arrests against purveyors of spam.
Sci/Tech," China is trying to stop its pandas, rebounding from the brink of extinction, from inbreeding by building them a giant safari park, Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," U.S. troops increasingly rely on data collected by satellites, but the intelligence and military communities lack a process for coordinating which technologies to fund, an Air Force official said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,No street signs. No crosswalks. No accidents. Surprise: Making driving seem more dangerous could make it safer. By Tom McNichol from Wired magazine.
World," For at least four centuries, the rust colored waters that bubble out of the mountainside behind the Ikaho Shrine have been as good as gold to this little spa village. Shared by dozens of inns, the spring waters are among the most venerable in the country."
World," Hurricane Charley caused more than  $1  billion in damage to Havana and its surrounding provinces when  it roared through western Cuba on Aug. 13, killing four people,  a leader of the ruling Communist Party said on Wednesday."
World," Twenty seven members of an intelligence unit at Abu Ghraib prison either requested or condoned certain abuses of Iraqi prisoners there, an Army investigation found.   ""We discovered serious misconduct and a loss of moral values,"" said Gen..."
World," Stocks inched higher in quiet trading Wednesday as a pair of government reports offered conflicting signals about the economy and oil prices declined.    Despite the modest rise in share prices, investors have been in no hurry to commit new money to stocks..."
Sci/Tech,"Just as people currently use newsreaders to read syndicated text from blogs and news sites, a few hackers are creating applications that let users view syndicated video feeds. Think of it as TiVocasting. By Daniel Terdiman."
Business,Atlanta Federal Reserve President Jack Guynn said on Wednesday he expected  quot;respectable quot; US job growth in the coming months.
Business,"SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines, Asia #39;s fourth-largest carrier, said on Wednesday that it had chosen Boeing to supply as many as 31 new long-range jetliners, a deal that could be worth more than \$7 billion to the US aerospace company."
Business,"Sprint Corp. announced a multiyear agreement with the countrys eighth-largest cable operator Mediacom Communications Corp., enabling Mediacom to provide telephony services in nearly all of its markets currently covering 2.7 million homes in 23 states."
Sci/Tech,"Global sales of servers, powerful computers used by large companies, rose 7.7 percent in the second quarter to \$11.55 billion (6.4 billion pounds) as demand for information technology remained strong after a three-year downturn "
Sci/Tech,"Fuji Photo Film, better known by its FujiFilm brand name, will begin selling 16X DVDR media and double-layer DVDR media later this year."
Sci/Tech,"The United States tops the  quot;Dirty Dozen quot; list of spam-producing countries released by security firm Sophos.  quot;The problem is that there is so much money to be made with spam, and it is very "
Sci/Tech,System builders say Intel #39;s latest price cuts will help them clear out old inventory and should move the sweet spot of the company #39;s processor lineup to the 3GHz Pentium 4 from the 2.8GHz Pentium 4. After 
Sports,"I confess that I am a complete ignoramus when it comes to women #39;s beach volleyball. In fact, I know only one thing about the sport - that it is the supreme aesthetic experience available on planet Earth."
Sports,"As the F1 circus leaves Hungary in Eastern Europe, the build up begins to F1s eagerly awaited return to the great Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium this weekend."
World,Iran #39;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States is facing what he called  quot;decades of hatred quot; in the Islamic world because of the US-led military siege in the Iraqi Shi #39;ite holy city of Najaf.
World,"Every few months, an Israeli official creates a public-relations nightmare for government spokesmen by simply pointing out the obvious."
Business,Declining mortgage margins sink the tax-preparation specialist's first quarter.
Sci/Tech,"A German art group reprograms old assembly-line robots to become autonomous artists. The machines draw, spin tunes and dance in public. The group wants to show that the industrial beasts can create beauty. By David Cohn."
Sci/Tech,Developers forum looks at Linux for the disabled. Also: Microsoft chided for ad campaign.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said it has finished work on Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005, a major update to its MOM 2000 performance management software."
World," Italian Transport Minister Pietro Lunardi urged trade unions to cooperate in efforts to end the crisis at Alitalia, warning that the government had already done all it could."
Sci/Tech,Statisticians release an analysis debunking a previous Berkeley study that said President Bush received more votes than he should have in Florida counties that used touch-screen voting machines. By Kim Zetter.
World," The Nigerian Senate has ordered Anglo Dutch oil giant Shell to pay 1.5 billion dollars (1.2 billion euros) compensation for damages caused by nearly 60 years of exploration in the Niger Delta, a Senate document said."
Sci/Tech,"Solar power these days comes from cells that turn light into electricity, but researchers are now working on materials that can crank out hydrogen. By John Gartner."
World," BAMIAN, Afghanistan  #8212; Archeologist Zemaryalai Tarzi can barely bring himself to look at the ravaged cliff face where two ancient Buddhas towered until the Taliban infamously blasted them to bits."
World," The recent announcement of plans to add more than 1,800 housing units to West Bank settlements may have sparked world anger, but on the ground it's just business as usual. The fact is  #151; settlement building never stopped."
Business," Roaring demand for civilian planes added thrust to the US manufacturing sector in July, government figures showed, an encouraging sign for factories."
Business, The dollar so far has brushed off  signs the U.S. property market could be overheating as house  prices keep rising quickly and consumer demand stays robust.
Sports," The unbeaten U.S. women's basketball  team cruised to another victory Wednesday, pummeling Greece  102 72 to advance to the Olympic semifinals where it will meet  Russia."
Sports, World number one Roger Federer faces a  stern test in the first round of the U.S. Open after being  pitted against Spaniard Albert Costa in Wednesday's draw.
Business,"  Royal Dutch/Shell Group on Wednesday announced a  $150 million increase in the amount of money it will spend in 2004 on exploration and production in Europe, bringing the total to  $1."
Business,"Canada #39;s TD Bank Financial Group says it #39;s discussing a  quot;possible transaction quot; with Portland, Maine-based Banknorth Group."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it received US regulatory approval for a device to treat complications that arise in patients with end-stage kidney disease who need dialysis."
Business,"One quarterly earnings report cannot make or break a company. Sure, it can provide a fair depiction of a company #39;s current state of affairs, but by definition it is a backward-looking tool."
Business,"WASHINGTON : Roaring demand for civilian planes added thrust to the US manufacturing sector in July, government figures showed, an encouraging sign for factories."
Business,Northwest Airlines Corp. said Wednesday it is suing Sabre Travel Network for breach of contract in a Minnesota district court. The airline alleges the unit of Sabre Holdings Corp.
Business,The Dow Jones industrial average is down four points at ten-thousand-94. Decliners on the New York Stock Exchange hold a narrow lead over advancers.
Business,Microsoft on Wednesday reached another milestone in its multiyear Dynamic Systems Initiative when it released to manufacturing the latest version of its Microsoft Operations Manager.
Business,"HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. (Dow Jones/AP) -- Toll Brothers Inc. Wednesday said profit for its latest quarter surged 56 percent as demand for new luxury homes remained strong."
Business,"Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, and Mr S. Ramadorai, Managing Director, look at the TCS shares being listed on the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai on Wednesday."
Business,"Citigroup Inc. refinanced a \$1.18 billion credit facility for Cinram International Inc., the world #39;s second-biggest maker of digital video disks, that will reduce the company #39;s borrowing costs, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Aug. 25, 2004 - Federal agents seized computers and software Wednesday as part of an investigation targeting an Internet network used to illegally share copyrighted music, movies, software and games, Attorney General John Ashcroft said."
Sci/Tech,"Global revenue from server sales climbed to \$11.5 billion in the second quarter, according to new data from Gartner. This represents a 7.7 percent revenue increase over the same period last year, the market researcher said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"In an advance that could lead to lighter spacecraft and smarter cars, researchers have developed a new technique for producing a high-quality semiconductor that #39;s much more resistant to extreme conditions than the silicon found in most of today #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"Facing palatable shareholder anger, top executives of Computer Associates International pledged Wednesday to add 150 new employees to aid its channel efforts and to overcome distractions created by the accounting scandal that continues to haunt the company "
Sci/Tech, European astronomers announced Wednesday the discovery of what they say is the smallest known planet orbiting a star other than our sun.
Sci/Tech,"Best Software launched this week an overhaul of its Act contact management software, adding to the product line a second version with more scalability and advanced functionality."
Sci/Tech,"The Web Services Interoperability Organization (WS-I) on Tuesday announced three new profiles have been published as  quot;Final Material: quot; Basic Profile 1.1, Attachments Profile 1.0, and Simple SOAP Binding Profile 1.0."
Sci/Tech,"A new version of an old computer worm has a nasty twist, anti-virus firm Sophos warned on Monday. The Rbot-GR worm can use webcams attached to infected computers to spy on users."
Sports," quot;Hee-sham! Hee-sham! Hee-sham! quot; they called, pressing flesh against the chest-high fence that separates the champions from the hordes in the belly of the Olympic Stadium."
Sports,Joanna Hayes of the United States stamped her authority on a chaotic Olympic 100 meters hurdles competition when she blazed to the gold medal in a Games record 12.
Sports,"OLYMPIC pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva said today she cleared five metres in training earlier this year under competition conditions, nine centimetres more than the world record she set in winning gold in Athens."
World,"DAVID Hicks, the Australian accused of fighting with the Taliban, appeared before a US military commission panel overnight, with defence lawyers challenging the impartiality of one panel member once praised for  quot;tracking and killing quot; Taliban fighters."
World,THE Australian Government may try to bring those behind the Bali bombings to Australia for trial if they avoid jail time in Indonesia.
World,Global health officials say war-torn Sudan is one of three sub-Saharan African countries reporting new cases of polio. The new polio virus is believed to the same strain registered in a major outbreak in northern Nigeria.
World,"Maoists rebels have lifted a blockade that cut Nepal #39;s capital Kathmandu off from the rest of the country for a week. In a statement released Tuesday, however, the rebels warned the "
Business,"Enron Corp. #39;s former director of investor relations has agreed to pay \$1.49 million to settle fraud charges related to the bankrupt energy company, US securities regulators said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft Windows XP is expected to start showing up on many more desktops today (Wednesday 8/25), as Microsoft starts to deliver it to XP Professional users who have automatic updates turned on, as well as via Windows Update."
Sci/Tech,Astronomers are claiming to have found a  quot;super-Earth quot; orbiting a star some 50 light years away. They say the finding could significantly boost the hunt for worlds beyond our Solar System.
Sci/Tech,Music promoter the Mean Fiddler has signed a deal with Universal Records that will let fans download live tracks from bands who are playing at events such as the Reading Festival.
Sci/Tech,"Broadband Internet telephony company Vonage raised \$105 million in its latest round of funding, which will be used to expand its reach in the United States and internationally."
Sports,"As the American sliced to victory in Tuesday night #39;s final of the women #39;s 100-meter hurdles at the Athens Olympics, a crash early in the race had taken out two of her main rivals."
Sports,"Israel #39;s first Olympic gold medallist has dedicated his victory to his 11 countrymen killed in the Munich massacre of 1972, vowing he would visit their memorial to show them his medal."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Brazil #39;s Ricardo Sanos and Emanuel Rego won their country #39;s first-ever gold medal in men #39;s beach volleyball Wednesday night with a straight set victory over Javier Bosma and Pablo Herrera of Spain."
World,"Investigators submitted the case file on cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir to prosecutors on Wednesday, paving the way for his trial on charges of involvement in a string of terrorist attacks across the country."
World," An influential Dutch advisory body said Wednesday that Islam was not a bar to membership in the European Union and recommended the organization open talks with Turkey, while insisting Ankara do more to meet EU human rights standards."
Sports," Prosecutors in the rape case against U.S. basketball star Kobe Bryant are questioning the validity of DNA evidence crucial to the defense's case, saying data appeared to have been manipulated and might have to be thrown out."
World, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel urged the international community to take swift action to end the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's embattled Darfur region.
World, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said Wednesday that security measures for the Republican National Convention are as strong and well coordinated as officials have had for any event.
Sports, Triple champion Marion Jones made a  low key return to Olympic competition Wednesday by successfully  qualifying for Friday's women's long jump final.
Business,"Australia's largest steelmaker BlueScope is to build three manufacturing plants in India, as part of an ongoing expansion across Asia."
Sports, Middleweight Andre Dirrell boosted the  United States' slim hopes of winning an Olympic boxing title by  booking a place in the semi finals with a narrow victory over  Cuba's Yordani Despaigne Wednesday.
Sports, Greek sensation Fani Halkia blitzed to  gold in the Olympic women's 400 meters hurdles on Wednesday to  confirm her meteoric rise in the world elite.
World,"At least one person is killed apparently heeding a top Iraqi cleric's call to march on Najaf, where a stand-off continues."
World,Police shoot and kill an armed man who had taken a woman hostage in a dramatic stand-off in the Canadian city of Toronto.
Sports,American Marion Jones advances to the final of the long jump in her first appearance of the Athens Olympics but Allen Johnson exits the second round of the 110-meter hurdles.
World,The homeland security secretary today inspected arrangements for the Republican convention that starts next week.
World," Stocks rallied in quiet trading Wednesday as lower oil prices brought out buyers, countering a pair of government reports that gave a mixed picture of the economy.    In the final hour of trading, the Dow Jones industrial average added 83.62, or 0.8 percent, to 10,182.25..."
Business,"US stocks made strong gains in late-day trading on Wednesday, as a tumble in oil prices boosted investor confidence about the economy, but thin volume meant dealers were skeptical about the strength of the rally."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 25 (New Ratings) - Altria Group Inc (MO.NYS), the parent group of the tobacco company, Philip Morris, raised its regular quarterly dividend today from \$0."
Business,"JB Oxford Holdings Inc., a Beverly Hills-based discount brokerage firm, was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly allowing thousands of improper trades in more than 600 mutual funds."
Business,"Oil prices fell more than \$1 to just over \$44 a barrel Wednesday, dragged down by heavy losses in US gasoline futures after summer driving demand failed to meet expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide server revenue surpassed 11.5 billion US dollars in the second quarter of 2004, up 7.7 percent from the same quarter a year ago, according to a study released Wednesday by Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Telecom network operator Sprint (Quote, Chart) will provide VoIP services to cable operator Mediacom Communications under a multi-year deal announced today."
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America #39;s war on piracy took an unexpected turn this week with a new lawsuit. This time, instead of targeting pirates directly the MPAA has sued two microchip makers, Sigma Designs, Inc."
Sports," Homeland favorite Fani Halkia of Greece, cheered on by her compatriots in Olympic Stadium, roared to victory in the women #39;s 400 meter hurdles Wednesday night, taking the gold medal in a time of 52."
Sports,"DAMBULLA, Wednesday - Sri Lanka spinners strangled the South African batting dismissing them for 191 in 50 overs on a slow two-paced pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium here today - venue of the third one-day international played under lights."
World,"New Delhi, Aug 25 Learning a quick lesson from the ongoing Indian hostage crisis in Iraq, India and Kuwait tonight pledged to jointly combat terrorism by signing an extradition treaty and an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters."
Sci/Tech," US federal agents raided five locations in what authorities described as the first criminal enforcement action targeting copyright piracy of films, music and software on peer to peer networks."
Sci/Tech," The latest version of its Microsoft Operations Manager includes 20 new Microsoft Management Packs that encapsulate intimate knowledge about how specific applications should work, with the aims of cutting operational cost and complexity."
Sci/Tech," In an advance that could lead to lighter spacecraft and smarter cars, researchers have developed a new technique for producing a high quality semiconductor that's much more resistant to extreme conditions than the silicon found in most of today's electronics."
Sci/Tech," Astronomers using telescopes not much larger than the spyglass Galileo wielded 400 years ago have discovered a new Jupiter sized planet orbiting a bright, distant star."
World,World War II tanks rumbled through Paris on Wednesday and thousands of Parisians danced in the streets to re-enact the arrival of French and US forces 60 years ago to liberate 
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: WS-I tackles Web services attachments...Newspaper sites take up paid search ads...Microsoft IPTV to woo Swiss test group.
Sci/Tech,Software giant takes big step toward October release of Microsoft Operations Manager 2005.
Sci/Tech,"Russian antivirus expert says claims in the media of an ""electronic Jihad"" were taken out of context."
Sci/Tech,Funding round of \$105 million brings broadband Internet telephony company's total haul to \$208 million.
Sci/Tech,The presidential race is being played out in several new video and online games.
Sci/Tech,"Deutsche Bank AG was the target of a renewed phishing attack late Tuesday extending into Wednesday, after facing its first-ever reported assault last week, according to a bank spokesman."
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo will release a handset compatible with non-Japanese cellular networks and with its own 3G (third generation) mobile network early next year. The handset will be made by Motorola Inc. for DoCoMo and will also support wireless LAN, the two companies said in a statement on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Playboy Publishes More of the Google Interview on Playboy.com\\Playboy magazine on Tuesday published previously unsyndicated interview excerpts to its Web site from its interview with Google's founders. The original interview was published just before the Internet search engine's much-anticipated initial public offering.\\In the never before seen excerpt on Playboy.com, Google ..."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Marketing Issues - Link Popularity\\For years, ""link popularity"" and ""Google PageRank"" have been the talk of the town in the search engine optimization community. However, the definition of link popularity and how it differs from PageRank (PR), as well as how much effect these actually have on search ..."
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell Group announced Wednesday that it would spend US\$1.8 billion on exploration and production in the North Sea, including building a pipeline to transfer gas from Norway to Britain."
Business,"Japanese stocks rose, with the Topix index having its longest winning streak in 13 months. UFJ Holdings Inc. advanced after Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc."
Business,"A dispute between Northwest Airlines Corp. (NWAC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and Sabre Holdings Corp. (TSG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) intensified "
Business,"In the best combination of tobacco  #39;n #39; food news since Homer Simpson #39;s tomacco, today Altria Group (NYSE: MO) and its cheesy stepchild Kraft (NYSE: KFT) both upped their dividends."
Business,"Sonoma Inc. said second  quarter profit rose 55 percent, boosted by the addition of Pottery Barn stores and sale of outdoor furniture."
Business,"While criminal trials await other former Enron Corp. executives, the Houston-based company #39;s former director of investor relations has agreed to pay \$1."
Business,"Oil prices sank more than 2 percent and fell below \$44 a barrel Wednesday, extending their recent slide after a government report showed domestic gasoline supplies had not fallen last week, as Wall Street had expected last week."
Business,"Toll Brothers Inc., a US builder of luxury homes, said Wednesday fiscal third-quarter profit rose 56 percent, easily beating analysts #39; forecasts, helped by record home-building revenue."
Sci/Tech, NTT DoCoMo Inc and Motorola Inc of the United States said Wednesday they will jointly develop a handset for DoCoMo #39;s third generation FOMA mobile phone service.
Sci/Tech,"In an advance that could lead to lighter spacecraft and smarter cars, researchers have developed a new technique for producing a high-quality computer chip that is much more resistant to extreme conditions than the silicon found in most of today #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"The International Open Source Network (IOSN), an organization funded by the United Nations, has released a beginner #39;s manual for the Linux desktop."
Sci/Tech,YAHOO #39;S BID to stop two French groups stopping it selling neo-nazi paraphernalia are having a job convincing the US court system to intervene.
Sci/Tech,"LogicLibrary, a provider of software asset management tools, Tuesday announced Logidex 3.5 for J2EE and .NET platforms that features compliance with the Basic Profile of the Web Services "
Sports,"Bernard Lagat gave Kenya a silver medal in the men #39;s 1,500m race, marginally losing out to race favourite Hicham El Guerrouj in a dramatic final on Tuesday night."
Sports,"Marion Jones made a low-profile return to the Olympics on Wednesday, four years after her name was up in lights for the duration of the Sydney Games."
Sports,"Andre Dirrell, fighting with a tattoo of his grandfather #39;s face on his back, assured the United States of at least two boxing medals Wednesday by narrowly beating Cuba #39;s Yordani Despaigne to advance to the Olympic middleweight semifinals."
Sci/Tech,"Jefferson Graham writes for USA Today,  #147;Apple #146;s trendy iPod digital music player, which has revitalized the company, is giving laptop sales a boost during back-to-school season. Many students, after falling in love with the iPod, are packing for college with new Apple Macintosh computers. #148; Aug 23"
World," The State Department finished an intensive review this week on how best to spend  #36;18.4 billion in U.S. aid to Iraq and may shift focus to smaller scale projects, U.S. officials said on Wednesday."
Sports," As baseball officials met Wednesday with backers hoping to lure the Montreal Expos to Northern Virginia, a second key lawmaker said he opposes a plan to finance a ballpark with bonds backed by the ""moral obligation"" of the state."
World," A U.S. soldier was killed in a truck accident north of the Iraqi capital on Wednesday, a military spokesman said."
Business," U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday,  as a drop in oil prices boosted investor confidence about the  economy, but thin volume meant dealers were skeptical about the  strength of the rally."
Business, The dollar dipped against most major  currencies on Wednesday after mixed data on U.S. durable goods  orders and weaker than expected new home sales did little to  brighten the U.S. economic outlook.
Business," Longer dated Treasuries rose on  Wednesday as a soggy batch of U.S. economic data dampened the  outlook for future growth, although a disappointing auction of  2 year notes curbed the session's gains."
Business," A dispute between Northwest Airlines  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWAC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWAC.O</A> and Sabre Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSG.N</A> intensified on  Wednesday as the airline sued Sabre for changing the way it  displays fares on its computerized reservation system."
Business," Starbucks Corp., the world's largest  coffee shop chain, on Wednesday said sales at stores open at  least a year rose 8 percent in August, the first time growth  fell below double digits in nine months."
Business,"Steve Coll, The Washington Post's managing editor for six years, said today he is stepping down at the end of the year to pursue book projects."
World,Hungary's ruling Socialists choose a multi-millionaire to succeed Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy.
Business,A tussle over the beleaguered wireless service provider's brand name leaves one Fool uninspired.
Sports,"As baseball officials met Wednesday with backers of a northern Virginia ballpark for the Expos, a second key lawmaker said he opposes a plan to finance the stadium."
World," Closing schools, restricting travel and rationing scarce medications may be the nation's first protections if a powerful new flu strain spurs a worldwide outbreak because it will take months to brew a vaccine, say government preparations for the next pandemic.    Specialists say it's only a matter of time before the next one strikes, and concern is rising that the recurring bird flu in Asia could be the trigger if it mutates in a way that lets it spread easily among people..."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - An Australian cowboy accused of fighting with the Taliban against U.S. and coalition troops in Afghanistan pleaded innocent to war crimes charges Wednesday before a U.S..."
Business,"Starbucks #39; (SBUX:Nasdaq - news - research) sales slowed a bit in August, but still came in above the coffee shop chain #39;s long-term targets."
Business,H amp;R Block #39;s (HRB:NYSE - news - research) low-multiple shares cheapened Wednesday as investors tried to digest its explanation for a wide first-quarter earnings miss.
Business,The European Commission is investigating the proposed acquisition of DRM software maker ContentGuard by Microsoft and Time Warner.
Business,"Stocks rallied in quiet trading Wednesday as lower oil prices brought out buyers, countering a pair of government reports that gave a mixed picture of the economy."
Business,Verizon and Qwest have asked a federal court to force the FCC to drop its price freeze on the fees their competitors pay to connect to their regional networks.
Business,"A bill to raise California #39;s minimum wage to \$7.75 an hour over the next two years is headed to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, providing a major test of his pledge to reject "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released a kit to help IT professionals spot compatibility problems between Windows XP Service Pack 2 and other applications, and how to roll out fixes."
Sci/Tech,The super-rodents can run farther and about an hour longer than average mice. The new rodents also appear to resist weight gain in the complete absence of exerciseeven when fed a high-fat diet that led normal mice to become obese.
Sci/Tech,European scientists have discovered what they describe as the smallest Earth-like planet orbiting a star outside our Solar System.
Sci/Tech,Several organisations will celebrate Saturday #39;s International Software Freedom Day by hosting open source events around the country.
Sports,"Japan hustled, hurled, homered--and what would it be if it didn #39;t bunt a few times--to a face-saving Olympic bronze medal in baseball."
World," At Moscow's biggest international airport, people cannot even enter the building without passing through metal detectors. But such tough security contrasts with domestic flights that lack reinforced cockpit doors and funding for other basic safeguards."
Sci/Tech, Sprint Corp. and cable television provider Mediacom Communications Corp. announced an agreement Wednesday that will allow Sprint to offer Internet telephone service to Mediacom's 2.7 million household subscribers.
World, A Navy report filed five days after a disputed incident in Vietnam supports John Kerry's version and contradicts critics who say the Democratic presidential nominee never came under enemy gunfire when he won two medals.
Sci/Tech,"The Isle of Man is once again in the spotlight, this time with mmO2 #39;s plans to tap Lucent Technologies for a Manx Telecom UMTS network."
Business,"Starbucks Corp., the world #39;s largest coffee-shop chain, on Wednesday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 8 percent in August, the first time growth fell below double-digits in nine months."
Business,"US stocks ended higher on Wednesday, as a drop in oil prices boosted investor confidence about the economy, but thin volume meant dealers were skeptical about the strength of the rally."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers using telescopes not much larger than the spyglass Galileo wielded 400 years ago have discovered a new Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a bright, distant star."
Sports,"Greek athlete Fani Halkia finished in 52.82 to win the gold medal in the women #39;s 400m hurdles final on Wednesday. She is the third Greek athlete to win Olympic gold in an athletics event, after Voula Patoulidou and Costas Kenteris."
World,"CAPE TOWN, South Africa Aug. 25, 2004 - The son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, an ex-race car driver whose business career has been dogged by accusations of questionable arms deals and "
Sci/Tech,"  A Japanese government panel has approved plans to send two spy satellites into Earth's orbit beginning next year, a media report said Wednesday.    If confirmed, the missions would be the first since late 2003 for Japan's ailing space program, which has suffered a slew of launch and mission failures..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 offers new features such as graphical systems views and enhanced reporting tools, and has been designed to be easier to deploy than its predecessor."
Sci/Tech,"After facing its first-ever phishing attack last week, Deutsche Bank AG said today it was the target of a renewed assault that began late yesterday and continued until this morning."
Sci/Tech,"The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a District Court judgment on procedural grounds, opening up again the question of whether Yahoo is responsible under French law for information published on its Yahoo.com portal."
Sci/Tech,"The semiconductor industry should take in \$226 billion in revenue this year, up 27 from last year, according to research firm Gartner Inc. But that grow is expected to slow in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"A panel including two venture investors, a scholar, a laid-off software engineer and two chip industry CEOs debated the issue at the Hot Chips event sponsored by the IEEE."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) avoided a revolt at its annual meeting on Wednesday, when shareholders voted down a proposal requesting that the company's board adopt a policy of revoking executive bonuses paid based on financial results that are later revised."
Sci/Tech,"Latest round of legal action targets users of a variety of services, including eDonkey."
Sci/Tech,"Prices are likely to drop as more outlets, including PC vendors, get into the market."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Giving Away \$5 Million in Advertising\\Search engine Tygo.com hit the Internet today with an unusual marketing approach that matches its unusual advertising model. The new search engine is giving away \$5,000,000 in advertising through its Flat Rate Placement program to introduce advertisers to its new advertising model. Tygo.com ..."
Business,"Dominion Bank (TD.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , which earlier this year ended talks to merge its discount brokerage unit with E Trade Financial (ET."
World," Yemen has received information that foreign terrorists are planning to attack its sea ports, a security source said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"COMPUTER bellwether IBM has signed a seven-year, 500 million contract with Lloyds TSB to supply the UK bank with internet telephony and data services."
Sports, A giant man placing his blue boots in  the center of a yellow mat would be a strange sight to the  uninitiated.
Business," Delta Air Lines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>, still hoping  to avoid filing for bankruptcy, has completed about half its  planned restructuring, the Wall Street Journal reported on  Tuesday."
World," Marion Jones made a quiet Athens debut, advancing easily to the long jump final. Allen Johnson had the attention of everyone in the stadium, for all the wrong reasons..."
Business,The US Securities and Exchange Commission and the UK #39;s Financial Services Authority have formally agreed on Shell in July for misleading the market.
Business,"Shares in The Boeing Co. hit a one-year high Wednesday on news that the aircraft builder has received an order to build 18 777-300 ER (extended range) airplanes for Singapore Airlines, with the airline also "
Business,Stocks rallied in quiet trading Wednesday as oil prices fell for a third straight day and countered a pair of government reports that gave a mixed picture of the economy.
Business," Oil prices fell nearly US $2 a barrel on Wednesday, dragged down by heavy losses in US petrol futures after summer driving demand in the world #39;s largest consumer failed to meet expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) avoided a revolt at its annual meeting on Wednesday, when shareholders voted down a proposal requesting that the company #39;s board adopt a policy of revoking executive "
Sports,Jamaican speedster Veronica Campbell earned the Caribbean nation their first Olympic gold medal of the 2004 Games when she won the 200 meters Wednesday in a searing 22.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Israel picked up its first-ever gold medal at the Olympics on Wednesday when windsurfer Gal Fridman won the men #39;s mistral."
Sports,Vagner Love struck the killer blow to Rangers #39; Champions League ambitions as CSKA Moscow left Ibrox with a deserved 3-2 victory on aggregate.
Sci/Tech," Prices are likely to drop as more outlets, including PC vendors, get into the market."
Sports, Greece hailed a new sporting diva on  Wednesday when Fani Halkia surged from relative obscurity a few  days ago to be crowned the women's 400 meters hurdles Olympic  champion.
Sci/Tech," A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery, scientists said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Roger Federer will open against Albert Costa, and Justine Henin-Hardenne will play a qualifier when the tournament begins Monday."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A>, the world's  largest PC maker, could announce an expanded selection of its  consumer electronics line in the next several weeks, a retail  industry analyst said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"  NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter begins working overtime today after completing a prime mission that discovered vast supplies of frozen water, ran a safety check for future astronauts, and mapped surface textures and minerals all over Mars, among other feats.     ""Odyssey has accomplished all of its mission success criteria,"" said Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States may have to close schools, restrict travel and ration scarce medications if a powerful new flu strain spurs a worldwide outbreak, according to federal plans for the next pandemic, obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.    It will take months to brew a vaccine that works against the kind of super-flu that causes a pandemic, although government preparations include research to speed that production..."
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    (AP) -- In an advance that could lead to lighter spacecraft and smarter cars, researchers have developed a new technique for producing a high-quality semiconductor that's much more resistant to extreme conditions than the silicon found in most of today's electronics.    Devices built with the rugged material would not require cooling and other protections that add size, weight and cost to traditional silicon electronics in power systems, jet engines, rockets, wireless transmitters and other equipment exposed to harsh environments..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURENCE FROST    PARIS (AP) -- Copy protection technologies used to prevent CDs from being pirated online are facing a legal challenge in France, where a judge began a formal investigation of record label EMI Group PLC for using them.    Confirming a report in French financial daily Les Echos, the record store Fnac said Wednesday it has also been placed under investigation by a French judge along with EMI's French arm..."
Sci/Tech," A pair of new add ons for Nintendo Co.'s Game Boy Advance turn the handheld into something considerably more than a gaming machine  #151; a video phone and a video player. As long as you bear in mind that you're dealing with a toy, you might not be too bothered by the less than stellar quality."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. is starting to ramp up distribution of its massive security update for the Windows XP operating system, but analysts say they still expect the company to move at a relatively slow pace to avoid widespread glitches."
Sports," Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid advanced Wednesday night to the first round of the European Champions League, and American midfielder DaMarcus Beasley scored to help PSV Eindhoven qualify."
World," The old methods of U.S. discrimination at the polls have been replaced by ""subtler and more creative tactics,"" according to a report released on Wednesday."
World," Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Hoekstra was picked to head the House Intelligence Committee, replacing Rep. Porter Goss who has been nominated to head the Central Intelligence Agency, Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert said on Wednesday."
World,Khartoum agrees to allow more African Union troops and monitors in Darfur.
World,Mahdi Army emerging as well-organized parallel government
Sci/Tech," Building on its strategy to push its service into hotels, T Mobile will be making its HotSpot wireless broadband service available throughout the Red Roof Inn chain, owned by Accor. Under the agreement, guests at the Red Roof Inns can access the network in the common area and in individual rooms."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has taken steps to help enterprise developers who want to test their applications against Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).
World, Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric was due  to travel to Najaf on Thursday after making a surprise return  to the country to try to end bitter fighting creeping ever  closer to the city's holiest shrine.
Business," U.S. stocks made strong gains on  Wednesday as a tumble in oil prices boosted investor confidence  about the economy, but thin volume meant dealers were skeptical  about the strength of the rally."
Business," Northrop Grumman Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOC.N</A> and  BAE Systems PLC <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.L</A> were tapped by the Bush administration  on Wednesday to develop competing systems to protect U.S.  commercial aircraft from shoulder fired missiles, a potential  multibillion dollar market."
Business," Quiznos Sub, the third largest U.S.  sandwich chain, said on Wednesday it signed a deal to serve  PepsiCo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PEP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PEP.N</A> drinks in its U.S. outlets, ending a  23 year relationship with Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A>"
Business, U.S. Treasury prices were mixed on  Wednesday as economic data proved tepid and demand for an  auction of two year notes was thin.
Business, The dollar dropped against most major  currencies on Wednesday after mixed data on U.S. durable goods  orders and weaker than expected new home sales did little to  brighten the U.S. economic outlook.
Business,"The Italian government warns the unions at airline Alitalia that if they do not agree to pay cuts, the carrier could go bankrupt within a month."
World," U.S. planes unleashed a fierce attack on rebel targets in Najaf early on Thursday, a Reuters witness said."
Business," Thomas Coughlin, who joined Wal Mart Stores as head of security and rose to vice chairman, will give up the post early next year after 25 years of service that helped the company become the world's biggest retailer."
World, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi met Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi for talks on how to stop illegal immigrants using the north African state as a springboard for entry into Italy.
World, A top lawyer for President Bush's re election campaign resigned on Wednesday after disclosing he has been providing legal advice to a group that accuses Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry of lying about his Vietnam War record.
World," ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A British man's attempt to  become the first person to row across the North Pacific Ocean  ended after his boat capsized, the U.S. Coast Guard said on  Wednesday."
Business,"Boeing Co, the world #39;s second-biggest maker of commercial aircraft, won a \$3.6 billion order for 18 planes from Singapore Airlines Ltd."
Business,"Steve Coll, The Washington Post #39;s managing editor for six years, said today he is stepping down at the end of the year to pursue book projects."
Business,"The effect of Japan #39;s currency sales this year and last on the value of the yen are difficult to judge, #39; #39; Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said."
Sci/Tech,Authorities raided five residences and and an Internet service provider Wednesday morning in the first federal criminal enforcement action against private peer-to-peer (P2P) (define) networks.
Sci/Tech,"Linux servers are on the rise again thanks in part to low-end and x86-64 based servers, according to a new survey by market research firm Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Shareholders of Computer Associates International, the software maker tarred by an accounting scandal, Wednesday defeated a proposal calling for current and former executives to return bonuses based on restated results."
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) launched its back-to-school, anti peer-to-peer (P2P) (define) campaign Tuesday with a national media briefing praising the efforts of a handful of colleges and universities to stop piracy."
Sci/Tech,Channel partners say the release of enterprise and SMB versions of Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 this week will boost Windows management but they #39;re not sure whether it will boost sales.
Sci/Tech,A Microsoft ad saying that Linux was 10 times more expensive than Windows has been found to be an unfair advert in the UK. The UK #39;s Advertising Standards Authority 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft this month is moving forward with the developer implementation of its anti-spam Sender ID framework, but open-source advocates and mail vendors doubt whether the software giant #39;s new proposed license meets open-source requirements."
Sci/Tech,"Q: I hear weird sounds coming from my computer - for instance, a door opening and closing. Is this normal? I use America Online. A: These sounds are coming from your AOL Buddy List, letting you know when a buddy has logged in or logged off."
Sports,"To the roar of an adoring home crowd, Fani Halkia completed her unexpected romp through the Olympics on Wednesday with a victory in the women #39;s 400-meter hurdles."
Sports,Champions Arsenal made history on Wednesday by trouncing Blackburn Rovers 3-0 at Highbury to set a 43-match unbeaten league record in English football.
Sports,ATHENS: Seldom have sporting moments of inconceivable pain and delirious joy covered more emotional ground yet been so difficult to distinguish.
Sports,"AUSTRIAN triathlon athlete Kate Allen passed Australia #39;s Loretta Harrop just seconds before crossing the finish line yesterday, completing a stunning race in which she passed over half the field during the final leg."
Sports, Windsurfer Gal Fridman won his country #39;s first gold medal since Israel began competing in the Olympics at Helsinki in 1952 when he captured the men #39;s Mistral sailboard title at Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre on Wednesday.
Sports,Rangers failed to reach the Champions League group stage for a second successive season as CSKA Moscow progressed 3-2 on aggregate after a 1-1 away draw on Wednesday.
Sports,"The Athens Olympics will cost a total of almost 10 billion euros (\$12.1 billion), more than double the original target, pushing Greece #39;s budget gap well above EU limits, finance ministry sources said on Wednesday."
Sports,COPENHAGEN: Danish footballers on Wednesday temporarily suspended their week-long strike action in protest at a rule by the games ruling body FIFA concerning the transfer of players under 23 years old.
Sports,"  Jeff Kent was the latest to put a knockout punch on the Philadelphia Phillies . Now the question is, for how much longer will Larry Bowa hang on to the ropes?"
World,"CAPE TOWN, AUGUST 25: The son of former British PM Margaret Thatcher was arrested in South Africa on Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a mercenary plot against the government of Equatorial Guinea."
World,KATHMANDU - Food and supplies are rolling into Kathmandu again after Maoist rebels lift a week-long blockade that demonstrated their growing power in the impoverished Himalayan kingdom.
World,"Vatican City, Aug. 25--Pope John Paul II on Wednesday kissed a treasured Russian icon and sent it back to Moscow as a sign of his affection for the Russian Orthodox Church and his desire to end "
Sci/Tech, AT T Wireless and  Cingular Wireless say they have resolved the issues relating to Cingular's use of the AT T brand name once Cingular's acquisition of its former rival is complete. The agreement also includes a provision for the purchase of AT T network services.
Sci/Tech," It is no secret that enterprise networks are increasingly under attack from a variety of sources that are difficult to thwart. To address the problem, many are turning to outside security providers, which is driving  the rapid evolution of new safeguarding technologies, according to  research conducted by the Yankee Group."
Sci/Tech," Xanadu, a  #36;1.3 billion entertainment complex planned for New Jersey, now faces a stiffer environmental test because two state agencies likely will demand a more in depth look at how air quality and traffic would be affected."
Business,Former Enron Corp. executive Mark Koenig pleaded guilty in federal court in Houston to aiding and abetting securities fraud and has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
Business,"Stocks rallied in quiet trading Wednesday as oil prices fell for a fourth straight session, countering a pair of government reports that gave a mixed picture of the economy."
Business,"Continuing to snap up branch networks in states with large Hispanic populations, Citigroup Inc. Tuesday, Aug. 24, agreed to buy First American Bank of Texas for an undisclosed price."
Sci/Tech,"Today the US Department of Justice launched an assault on P2P filesharing. Using search warrants, they searched five homes and the offices of one ISP."
Sci/Tech,"A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery, scientists said."
Sci/Tech,"The marathon mouse has been unveiled by scientists: a rodent which, with a little genetic tinkering, can run twice as far as a normal mouse."
Sci/Tech,Scientists are warning that Asian farmers are drying up the continents underground reserves by drilling millions of pump-operated wells to draw out water.
Sci/Tech,"In the latest alliance between a cable and telephone company, cable operator Mediacom Communications Corp. on Wednesday said it would use Sprint Corp."
Sci/Tech,"I have resisted commenting on this summer #39;s weather in hopes that it would straighten itself out. Since that no longer seems possible, however, I feel compelled to offer some advice on the subject."
Sports,"A giant man placing his blue boots in the center of a yellow mat would be a strange sight to the uninitiated. But to American Rulon Gardner, the symbolism was huge."
Sports,DAMBULLA: Marvan Atapattu slammed a solid 97 not out on a difficult pitch as Sri Lanka wrapped up the one-day cricket series with a four-wicket victory over South Africa in the third match on Wednesday.
World,"  China has begun evacuating almost 250,000 people from coastal areas as it braces for the onslaught of Typhoon Aere."
World,Jewish leaders expressed growing frustration this week with continuing anti-Semitic violence in Europe following the torching of a Jewish community center in Paris early Sunday.
Business,"The European Commission has opened an investigation into the planned acquisition of ContentGuard Holdings by Microsoft and Time Warner, a commission spokeswoman said Wednesday."
Business,"Cirrus Logic Inc., a maker of microchips for consumer electronics, on Wednesday said it will lay off 7 percent of its employees to save \$2 million to \$3 million per quarter, with expense reductions starting in its third quarter."
Business,"US banks are feasting on the fast-growing Texas market, where a rapidly growing population and its ability to lure new businesses have experts predicting competition for deals there will become more intense."
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. A big drop in oil prices helped stock prices move higher Wednesday."
Business,The state is holding a rummage sale to get rid of a whole bunch of unwanted stuff. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is holding a rummage sale to dispose of unwanted state property from aircraft engines to jewelry.
Sci/Tech,Mediacom Communications says it will launch VoIP telephone service in selected markets in the first half of 2005 in partnership with Sprint.
Sports,"Arsenal #39;s victory over Blackburn has set a new record of 43 league matches unbeaten, surpassing the old mark set by Nottingham Forest in 1978."
World,"ACCUSED Australian terrorist David Hicks confirmed allegations he was abused while in US military ustody in Afghanistan, his father said today."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Music promoter offers concert downloads...WS-I tackles Web services attachments...Newspaper sites take up paid search ads.
Sci/Tech,Wall Street analysts debate whether year-end Sarbanes-Oxley deadline will sap demand for corporate software systems.
Sci/Tech,"Eight months after it emerged from bankruptcy, Redback Networks is racking up new contracts."
Sci/Tech,The 802.11a offshoot will allow TVs and other non-PC devices to receive video files more easily.
Sci/Tech,"Focused on improving its requirements management arsenal for software development, Borland Software on Wednesday is announcing its acquisition of Estimate Professional, a software project planning and estimation tool."
Sports," Corey Patterson hit a two out, two run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday to give the Cubs a 4 2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago's eighth victory in 11 games."
Business," Investor confidence in Germany, the eurozone's biggest economy, stabilised, albeit at low levels, in December, as falling oil prices helped offset concerns about the negative economic effects of the strong euro, a new poll showed."
Business," Sales of new US homes plunged in July for the second straight month, data showed, a sign of chillier demand cooling the once red hot market."
Sci/Tech, Sender ID's license is making it impossible for open source programmers to use it in their e mail applications.
World,"British Airways chief executive Rod Eddington admits the airline ""got it wrong"" after staff shortages led to travel chaos."
Sports,Middleweight Andre Dirrell boosted the United States #39; slim hopes of winning an Olympic boxing title by booking a place in the semi-finals with a narrow victory over Cuba #39;s Yordani Despaigne Wednesday.
Business,"Earlier, SMFG said it offered the one-for-one share exchange ratio to UFJ Holdings as part of its bid to win the support of UFJ for its merger proposal over a rival offer from MTFG."
Business,"NEW YORK To the long list of things that used to be free but that airlines now want you to pay for, add walking up to the counter to buy a ticket."
Business,"A soft landing for China #39;s booming economy was not yet a sure thing, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, despite a raft of measures by Beijing to slow investment in overheated sectors."
Business,MILAN Alitalia moved closer to liquidation Wednesday with a government official demanding that the management of the Italian state-owned airline and its unions reach a quick agreement on a restructuring plan.
Sci/Tech,"It sounds like a sci-fi nightmare, but it could be every teenage geek #39;s dream: a computer worm that can wriggle into bedrooms and secretly hijack webcams to spy on people."
Sci/Tech,A US appeals court has ruled that a lower tribunal had no right to decide a case brought against US internet giant Yahoo by two French groups trying to halt online sales of Nazi memorabilia.
Sci/Tech,A court case alleging copyright infringement against a Web site using a popular song in a political parody ended abruptly when an Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) investigation revealed that Woody Guthrie #39;s  quot;This Land is Your Land quot; is in the public 
Sci/Tech,"Telekom Austria AG has posted better than expected financial results for the first half of the year, scarcely one week after merger talks with Swisscom AG broke down."
Sci/Tech,"The Importance of writes  quot;The INDUCE Act, which has been discussed many times previously, will likely be getting a lot more attention thanks to the recent Grokster decision."
Sci/Tech,"boarder8925 writes  quot;The Register posted an article today that detailed the PlayStation Portable #39;s chip specs. The CPU will run at up to 333MHz, and its frontside bus at up to 166MHz."
Sports,"ATHENS In her semifinal, Fani Halkia had run the fastest women #39;s 400-meter hurdles in Olympic history. After the final on Wednesday night she ran what might have been the slowest victory lap."
Sports,"One of the big stars of the 2000 Summer Games, Gardner was thrown to the mat in overtime by Georgi Tsurtsumia of Kazakhstan and lost 4-1 in his Greco-Roman semifinal match."
Sports,"JANA Pittman, the girl who had no right to even be in an Olympic final, today ran her heart out but ultimately finished just out of the medals in the 400m hurdles final."
Sports,"ATHENS Cuba captured its third gold medal in Olympic baseball on Wednesday, beating Australia by 6-2 as Frederich Cepeda hit a two-run homer for the Cubans."
Sci/Tech, A US appeals court has ruled that a lower tribunal had no right to decide a case brought against US Internet giant Yahoo by two French groups trying to halt online sales of Nazi memorabilia.
World," FREDERICTON (CP)   A New Brunswick truck driver arrested in Ontario this week has been accused by police of stealing 50,000 cans of Moosehead beer."
Business,NEW Zealand casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group expects to double its Australian earnings in 2004-05 following its takeover of the Darwin casino.
Sci/Tech,"PARIS Bouygues Telecom and Vivendi Universal, both of France, began a new mobile phone service Wednesday in an attempt to bolster their market share and increase revenue from young customers."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON For a company that had just reported a 26 percent increase in its quarterly earnings, sharply beating market expectations, Telekom Austria found itself with an awful lot of explaining to do as its top executives met with analysts and investors in "
World,JAKARTA A militant Muslim cleric was charged Wednesday under a tough antiterrorism law in the bombing of a Jakarta hotel and could face the death penalty if convicted.
Sci/Tech,core chips that AMD and Intel plan to bring to market next year won't be sharing their memories.
Sci/Tech,Users of the music player should watch out for hacked themes; a flaw allows would-be intruders to take control of PCs.
Sci/Tech,"BMC Software has released a new version of Patrol for PeopleSoft 2.0 that allows companies to centrally manage PeopleSoft users, transactions, jobs, SQL requests, and business processes."
Business,"The chief of Beijing-backed China Aviation Oil #39;s (CAO) Singapore unit has agreed to return to Singapore this week to face investigators in the city-state #39;s biggest financial scandal since the 1995 fall of Barings Bank, company "
Business,"BRUSSELS The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Microsoft #39;s and Time Warner #39;s plans to jointly acquire ContentGuard Holdings, a specialist in software that protects digital material from counterfeiting, a commission spokeswoman "
Sci/Tech,"Operation Digital Gridlock targets peer-to-peer sites, ISPs in piracy investigation."
World," As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 964 U.S. service members have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 722 died as a result of hostile action and 242 died of non hostile causes."
Sports," Last year, Peter Jacobsen was too young to play in the Tradition. This year, he has already won a major on the Champions Tour as he readies for his debut in the tournament he helped bring to his home state."
World, WINNIPEG (CP)   A medium security prison in Alberta has banned a Manitoba pedophile from social functions with the children of other inmates following the man's admission that the events fuel his sexual fantasies.
Sports," Fani Halkia hurtled from virtual  obscurity to become Olympic women's 400 meters hurdles champion  on Wednesday, giving Greece a new sports diva to hail but  sparking a barrage of questions over her rise to prominence."
Business," The Bush administration expressed  fresh concern on Wednesday about the possibility bankrupt  United Airlines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A> might scrap its employee pension  plans, which would shift the burden of paying benefits to the  government."
Business, Japan's Nikkei average is expected to  extend gains on Thursday as investors keep a healthy appetite  for blue chip exporters after a fall in oil prices boosted  confidence over the U.S. economy and lifted Wall Street stocks.
World, Sudan said Wednesday it had closed its embassy in Washington after being unable to find a bank that would handle its financial matters.
Business,"TOKYO: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc #39;s US\$29bil hostile bid for UFJ Holdings Inc may hinge on its ability to convince shareholders that it can cut costs and bad loans at Japan #39;s most unprofitable bank, investors said."
Business,"The European Commission on Wednesday opened an in-depth investigation into plans for joint takeover of ContentGuard, a US anti-piracy tech firm, by Microsoftand Time Warner."
Business,"Wall Street stocks traded higher Wednesday as crude oil prices, reaching above 49 dollars per barrel last week, plunged for a fourth straight session."
Business,"In WASHINGTON story headlined  quot;IMF says loosening of yuan in China #39;s interest quot; please read in first paragraph ... undervalued ... instead of ... overvalued ... (corrects direction). WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters "
Business,President of the US Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Jack Guynn said on Wednesday that the soft patch that the US economy hit recently was likely to be short-lived.
Business,"Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, faces strikes and airport blockades should Chief Executive Giancarlo Cimoli seek bankruptcy protection for the carrier, cut thousands of jobs or break up the company, union officials said."
Business,"Auckland International Airport has reported a 13 increase in annual net profit, buoyed by strong growth in passenger numbers and a 30 increase in international seat capacity."
Business,"Steve Coll, The Washington Post #39;s managing editor since 1998, is stepping down to focus on writing books, the paper reported Wednesday."
Business,"NEW YORK Stocks inched higher in quiet trading on Wednesday as a pair of government reports offered conflicting signals about the economy, and oil prices declined."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (AFP) - A former top Enron official responsible for investor relations pleaded guilty Wednesday to securities fraud as part of a plea agreement, under which he has agreed to cooperate fully with the government #39;s ongoing criminal "
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, top mobile phone carrier in Japan, and Motorola Inc., worlds number two cell-phone maker, plans to develop third-generation cell phones that allow subscribers in Japan to use services in other parts of Asia and Europe."
Sci/Tech,Law enforcement agents have raided five homes and one ISP in what the Department of Justice calls the first federal enforcement action against piracy on peer-to-peer networks.
Sci/Tech,"Conventional silicon based microchips have been known to be problematic at high temperatures, often due to heat generated by the circuit within while operating at high frequencies."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is expanding a plan to draw mainframe customers to Windows for high-end applications. Under a program with the internal code name Mission Critical Microsoft, the company is trying to extend its current "
Sci/Tech,"If one of your ears is bigger than the other, it may be a sign you #39;re more likely to be aggressive when you get angry. So say Ohio State University researchers, who found "
Sci/Tech,"Asian farmers drilling millions of pump-operated wells in an ever-deeper search for water are threatening to suck the continent #39;s underground reserves dry, a science magazine warned on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,JAMAICA #39;S government has announced a \$US5 million program to provide free internet access in poor communities across the island.
Sports,ARSENAL became the first side in English football to go 43 league matches unbeaten when they beat Blackburn 3-0 at Highbury last night to return to the top of the Premiership.
Sports,"Corey Patterson smacked a two-out, two-run home run in the ninth inning Wednesday to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 victory and complete a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers."
World,Russians are observing a day of mourning Thursday for the 89 victims of two nearly simultaneous plane crashes Tuesday. Investigators say they have no evidence to prove whether the crashes late on Tuesday were caused by terrorism.
World,The United States on Wednesday reiterated American support for the Iraqi interim government headed by Prime Minister Iyad Allawi. The US supports Allawi and his government #39;s 
World,"The Sudanese government was accused yesterday of arresting people who have spoken to foreign visitors, ceasefire monitors and journalists about continuing atrocities in Darfur."
World,"Palestinian legislators voted yesterday to back an anti-corruption reform package, but feared nothing would come of it as President Yasser Arafat was withholding his stamp of approval."
World," One of President Bush's top lawyers resigned from his campaign Wednesday, a day after disclosing that he had given legal advice to a veterans group airing TV ads challenging Democrat John Kerry's Vietnam War service. The guidance included checking ad scripts, the group said..."
Business," The Bush administration expressed fresh concern on Wednesday about the possibility bankrupt United Airlines (UALAQ.OB) might scrap its employee pension plans, which would shift the burden of paying benefits to the government."
Sports," Down four runs with only three outs left, Curacao manager Vernon Isabella thought his team's run for a championship was over. That was until Jonathan Schoop led an unlikely rally."
Sci/Tech,  IBM has signed a 7 year 500 million deal with Lloyds TSB to enhance the Bank #39;s voice and data services in support of next generation business solutions.
World," Russian investigators labored Wednesday to determine whether terrorism caused the near simultaneous crashes of two jetliners, killing all 89 people aboard and spreading anxieties about a possible bloody escalation of the Chechen conflict."
Business," Maybe it's the sunshine, but San Diego has been a hotbed of growth oriented mutual funds for more than two decades. Most of these growth shops buy the hottest names with the fastest growth rates. But one, Rice Hall James, takes a more cautious approach."
Sci/Tech, Chinese Internet companies that lit up Wall Street last year have become fading stars. Most blame the slowdown in the wireless end of their business for their shrinking market value.
Business, Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.73 percent  at the opening on Thursday as investors bought exporters such  as Canon Inc. after a fall in oil prices boosted confidence  over the U.S. economy and lifted Wall Street stocks.
Sci/Tech,"Just eleven days into the 2004 Olympics in Athens, we have already been confronted with the seemingly common problem of drug use within sport. So much so, in fact, that it has been dubbed ""The Gene Games"" by chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency's ethical issues review panel, Thomas Murray.    In a recent interview conducted by the New York Times, Murray talks about the impact of drugs in sport, and what effect they have on the athletes involved."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has announced the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system, the successor to Windows XP Tablet PC Edition introduced in November 2002."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Wednesday released the latest versions of its performance and monitoring tool, which forms a cornerstone in its plan to create a management platform for Windows."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, California Yahoo will likely have a tough time getting American courts to intervene in a dispute over the sale of Nazi memorabilia in France after a US appeals court ruling."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, Aug 25 (SW) - Within the past hour, Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United, has confirmed that the club had made a 20m bid to sign 18 year old England International Wayne Rooney from Everton."
Sci/Tech,Company looks to leap past current limit of eight Opteron processors in a single server.
Sci/Tech,Users of the music player should watch out for hacked themes; a flaw allows would-be intruders to take control of PCs.
Sci/Tech,U.S. law enforcement agents raided five homes and one Internet service provider on Wednesday in what the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) calls the first federal enforcement action against piracy on peer-to-peer (P-to-P) networks.
Business,Publishing  amp; Broadcasting Ltd. #39;s second-half profit more than doubled as advertising sales and gaming returns increased at the owner of Australia #39;s top-rating television network and the nation #39;s biggest casino.
Sports,The pursuit of Wayne Rooney became serious last night as Everton confirmed Manchester United had tabled a 20m bid for the England striker.
Sports,  The Chicago Cubs appeared to receive a gift from first base umpire Mark Wegner leading off the bottom of the ninth.
World,"Iraq #39;s most respected Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, made a dramatic return to the country Wednesday and urged all Iraqi Muslims to join him on a march to the "
Business, Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.73 percent at the opening on Thursday as investors bought exporters such as Canon Inc. after a fall in oil prices boosted confidence over the U.S. economy and lifted Wall Street stocks.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank  #151; Yasser Arafat fended off another challenge to his authority Wednesday when Palestinian lawmakers backed away from sweeping reform demands, instead approving a watered down set of recommendations."
World," The son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, an ex race car driver whose business career has been dogged by accusations of questionable arms deals and shady ventures, was charged Wednesday with helping finance a foiled coup plot in oil rich Equatorial Guinea."
World," In developing a party platform, Republicans devoted much effort to the question of how to extend a welcome to party members who oppose the GOP's stand against abortion and gay rights."
Sports,"Even nearly 25 years later, Gary Sheffield still wonders how his team from Tampa, Fla., lost to Taiwan in the 1980 Little League World Series."
Sci/Tech,Users of the music player should watch out for hacked themes; a flaw allows would-be intruders to take control of PCs.
Business,European Union regulators yesterday flexed their muscles by ordering an in-depth inquiry into plans by Microsoft and Time Warner to buy one of the world #39;s leading providers of anti-piracy software.
Business,BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman were last night awarded contracts by the United States government to develop technology for protecting commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missiles.
Business,Pinewood Shepperton yesterday reported a 32 rise in first-half profits as the film studio business reported its maiden results following a 92m flotation this year.
Sci/Tech,"Facing shareholder anger, top executives of Computer Associates International (CA) this week pledged to add 150 new employees to aid its channel efforts and to overcome distractions created "
Sci/Tech,"Researchers yesterday unveiled a new fuel: clean, green and also good in a salad dressing. Sunflower oil is light in taste and rich in vitamin E, and Valerie Dupont of the University of Leeds believes it could "
Sci/Tech,NASA has extended the mission of the Mars Odyssey orbiter which has been studying and mapping the Red Planet since early 2002 as well as serving as a relay for data from the surface rovers Spirit and Opportunity.
Sports,"Arsenal set the new English soccer standard Wednesday with a 3-0 win over the Blackburn Rovers at Highbury, eclipsing the old mark of 42 (21 wins, 21 ties) held by Nottingham Forest since 1978."
Sports," Two days before the start of jury selection in Kobe Bryant's rape case, prosecutors charged that crucial DNA evidence the defense had hoped to use to prove the NBA star's innocence might have been contaminated."
Sports, The NFL has approached Anaheim city officials about possibly building a stadium complex for an NFL franchise that could begin play as soon as 2008.
World," CANBERRA, Australia (AP)   Australia will become the first country in the Southeast Asia Pacific region to be armed with long range stealth cruise missiles in a move that could irritate its neighbours, a newspaper said Thursday."
Sports, Corey Patterson clubbed a two run  homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago  Cubs a 4 2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National  League (NL) Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates contributed  #36;400,000 to the campaign backing a California ballot measure that would make billions of dollars available for human embryonic stem cell research and cloning projects in the state, according to campaign records."
Sci/Tech," An alien species of catfish has been caught in the Delaware Raritan Canal, prompting fears among environmental officials that the voracious predator could devastate native catfish, sunfish and some sturgeon populations the way it has in southeastern states."
Sci/Tech,"Customer satisfaction with home computers reaches three-year peak, with highest marks for Apple and Dell, survey says."
Business,"Swedish kidney-care company Gambro AB (GAMBa.ST: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it signed a \$3.05 billion deal to sell its US clinics "
World," Japan's trade surplus expanded for the 13th straight month in July due to rising exports of automobiles and high technology products to Asia, the United States and Europe."
Business, Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.37 percent  in early trade on Thursday as investors bought exporters such  as Canon Inc. after a fall in oil prices boosted confidence  over the U.S. economy and lifted Wall Street stocks.
Sci/Tech, NASA has extended the mission of the Mars Odyssey orbiter which has been studying and mapping the Red Planet since early 2002 as well as serving as a relay for data from the surface rovers Spirit and Opportunity.
Business,"Crude oil futures were little changed, after plunging 3.9 percent yesterday, the biggest decline in almost three months, as a government report showed that US gasoline supplies were higher than expected."
Business,"Australian Gas Light Company has flagged the sale of its stake in New Zealand #39;s NGC Holdings, after the Australian energy retailer today reported an 18."
Business,A former top Enron official pleaded guilty Wednesday to securities fraud and agreed to cooperate fully with the ongoing criminal investigation of Enron #39;scollapse.
Business,"British film studio Pinewood Shepperton, home to James Bond and Harry Potter films, has posted a 31.6 percent gain in its maiden half-year profit report and says it is confident on prospects for the full year."
Business,Nigeria #39;s Senate is reportedly to ask a Shell unit to pay \$1.5bn (0.84bn) compensation to oilfield communities for environmental damage.
Business,"Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and BAE Systems PLC (BA.L: Quote, Profile, Research) were tapped by the Bush administration on Wednesday to develop "
Business,New federal rules governing overtime pay went into effect Monday. USA TODAY workplace reporter Stephanie Armour explains how the rules will affect some workers.
Business,"Factory orders for costly manufactured goods in July recorded the biggest gain in four months. New-homes sales, meanwhile, slid, according to a pair of reports that offered a mixed picture of economic activity."
Sci/Tech," One of the last frontiers of semiconductor technology   environments where electronic devices have to run at high power, in fierce heat or at lethal doses of radiation   may be about to fall."
Sci/Tech,"An internet security company has discovered a sinister computer worm that turns people #39;s machines into peeping toms, secretly recording everything they see and hear."
Sci/Tech,"British scientists say they have found a new, greener way to power cars and homes using sunflower oil, a commodity more commonly used for cooking fries."
Sci/Tech,"US consumers are happier with their PC purchases than they have been in the past three years, with Apple Computer and Dell pleasing them most, according to a report."
Sci/Tech,"The creature, named Junggarsuchus sloani, was a three-foot-long one-meter-long sphenosuchianone of a class of small, slender, land-dwelling crocodilians that lived from about 230 million to 150 million years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo #39;s face-off with France over Nazi paraphernalia took its latest twist Monday, with a federal appeals court reversing an earlier decision that found the First Amendment protected the Web portal from legal action over the issue in the United States."
Sports,"HE was the brown-eyed windsurfer with a gentle waviness to his thick hair, perched last night atop a medal stand, struggling to keep his tin voice on key as he sang a national anthem called  quot;The Hope."
Sports,"The man who beat the man they said was the greatest wrestler the world has ever known felt his own tug of mortality here yesterday, in a grey building on a scorching, rubbish-strewn hillside of broken-down houses and a stray goat."
Sports,"Going into territory that Merlene Ottey, Grace Jackson and Juliet Cuthbert could never quite reach, Veronica Campbell gave Jamaica their first women #39;s sprint gold medal in last night #39;s 200 metres final."
World,"Rod Eddington, the chief executive of British Airways, and 11 of his fellow directors will be working at Heathrow airport over the Bank Holiday weekend as part of a desperate "
World,"NEW DELHI: Kuwait is working closely with Iraqi authorities to ensure the safe and expeditious release of three Indians abducted in Iraq, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad al-Sabah al-Salem al Sabah said on Wednesday."
World,"Pope John Paul II presided at a special prayer service Wednesday for an icon he is returning to Russia, expressing his hopes that the gesture will improve relations between Roman Catholics and Russian Orthodox Christians."
Sports,"Another of Roman Abramovich #39;s football investments paid handsomely last night, unfortunately for Rangers whose plunge from fat cats of Scottish football to poor relations of the European game "
Sports,Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm said Wednesday he would prefer not to share his gold medal with South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-young despite a judging mistake that ultimately cost Yang the gold.
Sports,"For a small man, he looks as though he will wear it lightly. No sooner had Juninho completed his protracted move from Middlsbrough to Celtic - he has signed a two-year contract, subject to "
World,"Hoping to end weeks of fighting in Najaf, Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric unexpectedly returned home from Britain on Wednesday armed with a new peace initiative and a call for Iraqis across the country to march on the holy city to demand an "
World,"Millionaire businessman Ferenc Gyurcsany has been nominated by Hungary #39;s ruling Socialist Party as the next premier, Kossuth Radio said Wednesday."
World,"The veteran guardians of the wall, who are called at all times to rally round the hasbara flag when the enemy once again brings up the anti-Israel canard regarding the application of the "
World,"Pope John Paul, aiming to improve ties with Russia #39;s Orthodox Church and possibly pave the way for a papal trip, has sent an icon dear to Russians on its way back to Moscow after nearly a century in the West."
Sports," Marion Jones made a quiet debut, drawing a smattering of applause while advancing to the long jump final. Allen Johnson attracted the eyes of the entire Olympic Stadium, for all the wrong reasons."
Business,"San Francisco, December 7: Oracle Corp on Monday said it believes its business software applications, an area that has lagged the rest of the company, are gaining ground against market leader SAP AG of Germany."
Sci/Tech," The FBI seized computers, software and equipment as part of an investigation into illegal sharing of copyrighted movies, music and games over an Internet ""peer to peer"" network, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Wednesday."
Sports, This squirrelly newcomer caused quite a stir at Jacobs Field. A brown squirrel ran onto the field in the bottom of the third inning Wednesday night and ran circles around the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians.
Sports," Lisa Raymond overcame a loss in the first set and beat Nadia Petrova 3 6, 6 4, 6 4 Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Pilot Pen tournament."
Business," NGC Holdings Ltd. (NGC.NZ), a New Zealand gas distribution and metering concern, Thursday said it will end ongoing merger discussions with fellow energy companies following a decision "
Business,The films Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the latest Harry Potter helped take Pinewood Shepperton #39;s half-year profits to a record 6.
Business,"Shell, the beleaguered oil giant, has been asked by Nigeria #39;s Senate to pay \$1.5bn (830m) compensation to communities affected by oil pollution in the country."
Sci/Tech,A rare fossil from the age of the dinosaurs is shedding light on when the modern crocodile first evolved a skull strong enough to keep hold of its prey during the dismembering  #39;death roll #39;.
World,Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric was due to travel to Najaf on Thursday after making a surprise return to the country to try to end bitter fighting creeping ever closer to the city #39;s holiest shrine.
Business,"Playboy Enterprises, the adult entertainment company, has announced plans to open a private members club in Shanghai even though the company #39;s flagship men #39;s magazine is still banned in China."
Business,Teams led by BAE Systems and Northrup Grumman were chosen Wednesday to build and test prototypes for anti-missile systems to defend US commercial planes against shoulder-fired rockets.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars Odyssey orbiter begins working overtime today after completing a prime mission that discovered vast supplies of frozen water, ran a safety check for future astronauts, and mapped surface textures and minerals all over Mars, among other feats."
Sports,Greece #39;s Fani Halkia captured the women #39;s 400m hurdles gold medal before a boisterous home crowd at the Olympic Games in Athens on August 25.
Sports," After suffering a stunning 4 1 overtime loss to Kazakhstan #39;s Georgiy Tsurtsumia in the men #39;s Greco Roman super heavyweight semifinals, defending champion Rulon Gardner came back to win the bronze medal today by defeating Sajad Barzi of Iran, 3 "
Sports,"Dambulla, Sri Lanka - South Africa captain Graeme Smith won the toss and decided to bat in the third one-dayer against Sri Lanka here on Wednesday."
World,Details of the almost simultaneous crashes of two Russian airliners began to emerge yesterday - shocking a public that has become largely inured to terrorism and prompting fears of further attacks.
Sci/Tech,"Federal authorities conducted six searches Wednesday in an attempt to disrupt a network used to trade copies of movies, software, games, and music."
Sci/Tech,The European Commission has opened an investigation into the planned acquisition of ContentGuard Holdings by Microsoft and Time Warner.
Sci/Tech,"This is a big year for protest graphics, one of the oldest art forms in the United States and one that is booming thanks in part to the Internet."
Sports," Brian Lawrence escaped a bases loaded jam in the first inning and allowed just four hits the rest of the way Wednesday night, pitching the San Diego Padres to a 4 0 victory over the slumping New York Mets."
Business,"China #39;s Lenovo Group is in talks with a major international IT company regarding an acquisition, it said in an announcement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday."
Sports," Unable to develop a pass rusher opposite Kabeer Gbaja Biamila, the Green Bay Packers signed former New York Giants defensive end Kenny Holmes on Wednesday."
Sports," Marcus Thames drove in three runs, and Nate Robertson pitched eight strong innings in the Detroit Tigers' 5 4 victory over the slumping Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech, A SCO spokesman says the company has completed its arranged settlement with its former financial backer without fanfare.
Sports,"The league and the players' association met for talks Wednesday, but tried to keep the focus on the World Cup of Hockey."
Business,Report alleges interrogators from two firms used methods that were not concurrent with military practice.
Business,"Despite a country's commitment to marketplace logic, some firms are simply too big and too entangled to be allowed to fold."
Business,"A year after the mutual fund industry began to clamp down on some abuses, critics say that other questionable practices that cost investors much more remain untouched."
Business,Detroits big rebates and interest-free financing deals have strengthened car sales for the last three years. But they have also eroded the resale value of many American automotive brands.
Business,The Department of Labor reached a settlement with a contractor for the Target Corporation had not paid overtime to hundreds of immigrant janitors who often worked seven nights a week.
Business,"Billions of dollars worth of global telecommunications networks bought or built by United States investors now belong to Chinese, Indian and other non-American companies that have snapped them up for a fraction of their cost."
Business,"Medical device and drug company stocks closed up Wednesday after being in the spotlight after two device companies reported Food and Drug Administration approvals for products, but shares of Cyberonics Inc."
Business,"A recent soft spot in US growth will likely prove temporary and should not alter a Federal Reserve plan to gradually raise interest rates, Atlanta Fed Bank President Jack Guynn said on Wednesday."
Business," Factory orders for costly manufactured goods in July recorded the biggest gain in four months. New homes sales, meanwhile, slid, according to a pair of reports that offered a mixed picture of economic activity."
Sports," Despite losing his most dependable big man, Chris Mullin believes his offseason moves will help the Golden State Warriors end their long playoff drought."
Sports," David Ortiz homered twice and drove in four runs, and Curt Schilling earned his 16th win in the Boston Red Sox's 11 5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night."
World,"Parents who keep a clean house may unwittingly be developing asthma in their children, research suggests."
Business,"SingTel Optus Ltd. and Vodafone Australia will share a high-speed wireless phone network, matching a similar alliance between their main rivals."
Business,"Australian media empire Publishing  amp; Broadcasting Ltd. reported Thursday a 75 percent jump in earnings for the fiscal year ending June 30, thanks to a strong economy and a rebound in advertising revenue."
Sci/Tech,"ederal authorities searched computers in six locations yesterday in an attempt to disrupt a network used to trade copies of movies, software, games and music."
Sci/Tech,"COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities tried to seize an Indian ship yesterday and sought \$5 million in damages, accusing it of breaking the undersea fibre optic cable that connects the tropical island #39;s main Internet links to the rest of the world."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. is making it easier for Webloggers to earn extra cash, while expanding the reach of its search-based advertising. Its Blogger service this week put out a call to bloggers to share in advertising "
Sports,aul Hamm was no longer in Athens last night but instead was on the set of  quot;Late Show With David Letterman quot; carrying his three Olympic medals.
World,"Russian authorities struggled last night to explain how two passenger aircraft had apparently blown up simultaneously in midair on Tuesday night, killing all 89 people on board."
World,Mark Thatcher remains under house arrest in South Africa after being accused of involvement in an alleged coup in Equatorial Guinea.
World,The Sudanese government bowed to international pressure yesterday and agreed to allow more foreign troops in the stricken Darfur region.
World,"Paris partied to celebrate the 60th anniversary of liberation from Nazi occupation yesterday, but its mayor warned that, faced with a recent surge in racist and anti-semitic attacks, the city needed to recover the courage it had shown in the summer of 1944 "
Sci/Tech,"After a months-long sting operation, FBI agents raided residences in Texas, Wisconsin and New York, bringing the Justice Department into campaign against illegal downloads. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"A Bethesda company owned by Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. is the subject of an investigation  into whether the firm's software will give the two media giants a monopoly in copyright protection. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Vogue appears to be at the vanguard of a revived effort by publishers to extend the usefulness of their products online.
Sci/Tech,"  Among the tables, charts and bottom-line numbers in venture capital firm    Grotech Capital Group's  quarterly report to its investors is what Managing General Partner    Frank A. Adams  calls his ""heart of hearts,"" a narrative of his gut feelings about companies that Grotech of Timonium has invested in. The essay includes Adams's candid opinions about the companies' top executives and their chance of succeeding."
World,KATHMANDU: Nepal #39;s ruling coalition expressed hope yesterday for peace talks to end eight years of war as the capital returned to normal after Maoist rebels who control much of the countryside lifted a blockade.
World,NEW DELHI: Kuwait #39;s foreign minister said yesterday that Middle East oil exporters are producing at maximum capacity to stabilise prices that are being driven up by speculators from outside the region.
World,"WASHINGTON: Highlighting the dilemma facing US policymakers, Vice Chairman of the 9/11 Commission Lee Hamilton has said while US had  quot;problems quot; with Pakistan President Musharraf on issues of terrorism, nuclear proliferation and lack of democracy, it "
Sci/Tech," Federal agents yesterday took their first steps to go after individuals who illegally trade copyrighted music and videos over the Internet, seizing computers, software and related equipment at five homes around the country."
Sci/Tech, A Bethesda company owned by Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. is the subject of a European Union investigation  into whether the company's software will give the two media giants a monopoly in copyright protection.
Sports," Rudy Seanez intentionally walked Barry Bonds to load the bases in the 10th inning, then couldn't throw a strike when he tried. Pinch hitter A.J. Pierzynski walked on four pitches to force in the tiebreaking run, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Florida Marlins 6 5 on Wednesday night."
Sports," Coco Crisp caused more commotion than a runaway squirrel, diving headfirst for a go ahead bunt single in the eighth inning that sent Cleveland over the New York Yankees 4 3 Wednesday night, ending the Indians' nine game losing streak."
Sports," Albert Pujols and Jim Edmonds hit two runs homers, and pinch runner Reggie Sanders scored the go ahead run in the ninth inning on Joe Valentine's wild pitch to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 6 5 Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech," The oldest panda raised in captivity has died at an eastern China zoo at the age of 33, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday."
Sports," Vincent Lecavalier, Joe Sakic and Brad Richards scored in the second period to lead Canada to a 3 1 over the United States in a World Cup of Hockey exhibition game Wednesday night."
Business, Asian shares vaulted ahead on  Thursday as lower oil prices and strong trade data in Japan  boosted investor confidence that global economic growth could  be sustained.
Business,Teams led by BAE Systems and the Northrop Grumman Corporation were chosen Wednesday to build and test prototypes for antimissile systems to defend commercial planes against shoulder-fired rockets.
Business,Boeing regained some ground in its battle with Airbus yesterday when it won a \$7.35billion order from Singapore Airlines for 31 aircraft.
Business,"oxes of documents, many bearing the names of well-known mutual fund companies, line the halls of Eliot Spitzer #39;s offices in downtown Manhattan."
Business,"Don Huse, chief executive of Auckland International Airport Ltd., speaks on a teleconference from Auckland about the company #39;s fiscal full-year profit reported today."
Business,"Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of microchips for consumer electronics and other applications, on Wednesday said it had cut its work force by "
Sci/Tech,"Sprint will provide an outsourced VoIP telephone service to Mediacom Communications, the eighth largest cable operator in the US serving 2.7 million homes in 23 states."
Sports,"  Debbie Ferguson carried the blue and yellow Bahamian flag during the parade of nations in the Olympic opening ceremony, then stood proudly Wednesday night as it flew in Olympic Stadium to honor her bronze medal in the 200 meters."
World,A top Sudanese official said Wednesday that his country did not need African Union peacekeepers to protect civilians in its troubled western Darfur region but 
World,"Premier Yu Shyi-kun yesterday made a rare stopover on Japanese soil, thanks to Typhoon Aere, prompting  quot;grave concern quot; from China over the unexpected trip #39;s diplomatic overtones."
World,New York bans a huge rally against President Bush before the Republican Convention on environmental grounds.
World,level Army investigation has found that military intelligence interrogators played a major role in the abuse of Iraqi prisoners.
World,Military and civilian interrogators in Iraq who have long relied on the element of surprise and fear of the unknown find themselves having to explain their methods.
World,"The son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, an ex-race car driver whose business career has been dogged by accusations of questionable arms deals and shady ventures, was charged Wednesday with helping finance a foiled coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea."
Business,A Bethesda company owned by Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. is the subject of a European Union investigation into whether the company #39;s software will give the two media giants a monopoly in copyright protection.
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO: Motorola and NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s top mobile phone operator, said yesterday they would jointly develop third-generation (3G) handsets, giving Motorola a way into a market largely out of reach for foreign manufacturers."
Sci/Tech,"Federal agents yesterday took their first steps to go after individuals who illegally trade copyrighted music and videos over the Internet, seizing computers, software and related equipment at five homes around the country."
Sci/Tech,"One of the last frontiers of semiconductor technology -- environments where electronic devices have to run at high power, in fierce heat or at lethal doses of radiation -- may be about to fall."
Sports,"Defending champions Netherlands will meet Australia in the finals of the men #39;s hockey event at the Athens Olympic Games. While Australia beat Spain, Netherlands got the better of Germany to qualify for the finals."
Sports,"US fastfood giant McDonald #39;s says that sales at its three restaurants around Olympic venues in Greece have so far exceeded its expectations, according to CRIENGLISH."
World,"Sistani, the most senior Shia cleric in Iraq, unexpectedly returned to his homeland yesterday after nearly three weeks overseas during which anarchy has rapidly taken hold."
World,"A landslide triggered by Typhoon Aere buried a mountain village in northern Taiwan yesterday, with the fate of at least 20 residents unknown, the government #39;s disaster relief center said."
World,"Polio, which can paralyze small children, has become the latest threat to refugees already struggling with famine and disease in the camps of Darfur."
Sci/Tech,"The human parathyroid gland, which regulates calcium levels, probably evolved from fish gills, say researchers."
Sci/Tech,The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted what may be the youngest galaxy ever seen in the Universe.
Sci/Tech,Helicopters flights are used to count endangered orang-utans in the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo.
World," Russia observed a day of mourning for the 89 people killed when two Russian passenger jets crashed almost simultaneously hundreds of miles apart after taking off from the same Moscow airport, raising new fears of terrorist attacks."
Sports, Corey Patterson clubbed a two run  homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago  Cubs a 4 2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National  League (NL) Wednesday.
World," Coco Crisp caused more commotion than a runaway squirrel, diving headfirst for a go ahead bunt single in the eighth inning that sent Cleveland over the New York Yankees 4 3 Wednesday night, ending the Indians' nine game losing streak.    The Indians rallied for two runs in the eighth, providing an entertaining end to the 30,605 fans who spent much of the evening cheering for a squirrel..."
World," Authorities were considering criminal charges Wednesday against the Dave Matthews Band and one of its tour bus drivers for allegedly dumping human waste from a bus into the Chicago River, dousing a tour boat filled with passengers.    The announcement came a day after the state sued the band and driver Stefan Wohl, accusing them of violating state water pollution and public nuisance laws..."
Business,"Forest products company Potlatch Corp. (PCH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it agreed to sell certain plants and assets to Canada-based Ainsworth Lumber Co."
Business,"Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, following earlier gains by US shares on Wall Street. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft sources said Wednesday that a British regulatory agency #39;s objections to an anti-Linux advertisement published as part of its controversial  quot;Get the Facts quot; campaign are moot because the ad is no longer running.
World,The judge in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse case said Tuesday that he might award immunity from prosecution in exchange for the testimony of several senior military 
Sports," Minnesota didn't hit Texas starter Ryan Drese very hard, the Twins just hit him a lot in an 8 5 victory Wednesday night."
World, Police and officials in Gujarat are slowly starting to reveal how Hindu nationalists ruling the western Indian state either turned a blind eye or deliberately inflamed deadly Hindu Muslim riots in 2002.
World," Amid wilting election year support for the military campaign in Iraq, US President George W. Bush is distancing himself from the go it alone ""war president"" image he once embraced with relish."
World," A bomb hidden in a motorcycle wounded  at least 23 people in Thailand's mainly Muslim south on  Thursday, a day ahead of a visit to the restive region by Prime  Minister Thaksin Shinawatra."
Sports,"According to a Washington Post survey, nearly three dozen of the 117 Division I-A universities award academic credit to varsity athletes for participating in intercollegiate sports."
Sports,"The addition of 4,000 seats to the lower bowl at FedEx Field sparked a slew of complaints from ticket holders who feel they were misled."
Sci/Tech,"Three former Global Crossing Ltd. officials, including former chairman Gary Winnick, have reached a tentative settlement with securities regulators over an alleged failure to disclose information about the telecommunications company's swap transactions, according to two sources briefed on the deal."
Sports,pro linebacker Julian Peterson ended his holdout Wednesday and signed a one year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Sports,United goals-scored co-leader Alecko Eskandarian injured his left ankle in practice Wednesday and is questionable for Saturday's match at New England.
Sci/Tech,"Despite the plans, designers acknowledged ""setbacks"" in devising onboard techniques to repair the thermal insulation on the underside of the spacecraft."
Business,Enron Corp. #39;s former investor relations chief pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of aiding and abetting securities fraud and agreed to help prosecutors with their ongoing probe of the energy company #39;s leaders.
Business, Ainsworth Lumber Co. has agreed to pay  $457.5 million US to buy three wood panel manufacturing plants and a related power plant in Minnesota from Potlatch Corp.
Business," Japanese stock indexes rose by midmorning Thursday as exporters and banks led gains following the strong performance of their US counterparts, as well as the fourth session of falling oil prices in New York."
Sci/Tech,"Japanese scientists say they have tackled one of the last frontiers of semiconductor technology, environments where electronic devices have to run at high power, in fierce heat or at lethal doses of radiation."
World,"While the near-simultaneous crash of two Russian aircraft is undoubtedly a terrible coincidence, authorities there are saying no proof has emerged yet to show this was terrorism."
World,Police used batons to beat back hundreds of protesters as an opposition-led general strike brought Bangladesh to a standstill yesterday for the second day.
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai said he has been in touch with a senior Taliban official ahead of crucial polls in Afghanistan and will meet him  quot;soon, quot; Pakistani newspapers reported yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"For teenagers, online harassment has become a part of life, but many schools and parents have only just become aware of it."
World, Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric headed for Najaf on Thursday to try to get rebels inside a holy shrine to leave and bring an end to three weeks of bloody fighting that has killed hundreds.
Business," The dollar recouped earlier losses against the yen on Thursday, but currencies shuttled in narrow ranges as investors awaited direction from U.S. growth data and comments from Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan."
Sports,"Kurt Warner will start Friday night, but both Giants quarterbacks will play on the starting offense, which is expected to play until the middle of the third quarter."
Business,A contractor for the Target Corporation had not paid overtime to hundreds of immigrants who often worked seven nights a week.
Business,Oil prices were dragged down today by heavy losses on U.S. gasoline as summer driving demand failed to meet expectations.
World,Sistani plans to lead a march to the shrine in Najaf that has been commandeered by rebel Mahdi fighters.
Business," Home Depot Inc., the world's largest  home improvement retailer, agreed to pay  $5.5 million to settle  discrimination claims brought by some workers at its Colorado  stores, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)  said on Wednesday."
Business,"Singapore Airlines Ltd, Asia #39;s most profitable carrier, may use new Boeing Co planes to try to win long-haul passengers from Emirates and Cathay Pacific Airways "
Business,CASINO operator Burswood has posted a better than expected net profit of \$44.9 million for its final year before it is swallowed by Kerry Packer #39;s media and gaming giant Publishing  amp; Broadcasting Ltd.
Business,"US factories posted their biggest gain in four months on orders for costly manufactured goods, but new-homes sales slid, according to a pair of reports offering a mixed picture of economic activity in July."
Business,"The Australian Gas Light Co. , the countrys biggest power retailer, reported a jump of 18.5 percent in annual profit on Thursday and announced plans to sell its US\$569 million stake in a New Zealand gas distributor to fund future growth."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing a crackdown on digital piracy, federal agents on Wednesday raided five locations housing equipment used by elite hackers to exchange unauthorized copies of blockbuster films and popular music."
Sports,"  Rulon Gardner unlaced his size 13 shoes, yanked them off and placed them on the mat. The big galoot, as friendly and unassuming as any Olympian could be, recalled how he would sit on the floor as a kid and pull on his sneakers."
Sports,"Olympics 2004 Athens  gt; Athens, Aug 25 : Kate Allen of Austria Wednesday pulled off an upset win in the women #39;s triathlon at the Olympic Games, reports Xinhua."
Sports,"Wednesday night in the Olympic Stadium, a 25-year-old Greek woman named Fani Halkia won the gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles as more than 60,000 fans, many of them flag-waving countrymen, went wild."
Sports,"Manchester United have made a bid for Everton #39;s star striker Wayne Rooney, the club said yesterday. United didn #39;t say how much the offer was worth, but it was believed to be around 20 million "
Sports,"The pieces had fallen into place perfectly for the Yankees. Orlando Hernndez, who had not only been a perfect 5-0 for the team, but also good enough that the Yankees were "
Business,he United States Department of Labor announced yesterday that it had reached a \$1.9 million settlement with a contractor for the Target Corporation after finding that the contractor had 
Business,"Michaels Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest arts and crafts retailer, on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income rose 10 percent but warned future results may not be as strong as previously expected."
Sci/Tech,"Mr. Daisuke Nakamura and colleagues in Toyota Central R amp;D Labs, Inc. developed ultrahigh-quality silicon carbide single crystals which has fewer dislocation density by two to three orders magnitude than the "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft recently launched a  #39;Get the Facts #39; ad campaign telling consumers Linux isn #39;t cheaper than Windows. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) thinks they should get the facts too - but it #39;s warned Microsoft to make sure theirs straight first.
Sci/Tech,Sprint Corp. and cable television provider Mediacom Communications Corp. announced an agreement Wednesday that will allow Sprint to offer Internet telephone service to Mediacom #39;s 2.7 million household subscribers.
Sports,"Amstelveen (Netherlands), August 25 (NNN):Indias hopes of making it to the in the Videocon Dutch cricket tri-series final were dashed after the third and last league match between Australia and Pakistan was abandoned in Amstelveen on Wednesday without "
World,Sudan #39;s interior minister said Tuesday that a cease-fire with rebel factions in the Darfur region was violated twice on the opening day of peace talks that aim to bring an end to the crisis.
World,"With solemn commemorations, a ceremonial flag-raising at the Eiffel Tower and columns of 1940s-era tanks and army jeeps, Parisians on Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary "
World,"Hundreds of thousands of people fled China #39;s eastern coast as Typhoon Aere hit the mainland after battering Taiwan. Aere came ashore in Fujian province, south of Shanghai, late Wednesday afternoon."
Sci/Tech,More and more resellers of used computer equipment are charging to erase data that may still be left on hard drives.
Sci/Tech,"The war in Iraq has pushed aging U.S. Army payroll systems past their breaking point, leading to widespread payroll problems for reservists, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report."
World, Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani urged his supporters converging on
Business,Time Warner and Microsoft see the acquisition of ContentGuard as a way of obtaining a stronger foothold in the increasingly important digital-rights management market.
Business,"In what could prove to be a setback for The Boeing Co. #39;s expectations that it will win upwards of 200 orders this year for its 7E7, Singapore Airlines said yesterday that it is not ready to order the new super-efficient jet."
Business,"A Wednesday evening storm damaged a high school near Vermontville, the National Weather Service said. No injuries were reported in the incident at Maple Valley High School."
Business,"China #39;s real gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to average around 9 percent in 2004 andto slow to about 7.5 percent in 2005, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday."
Business,"SPOKANE, Wash. -- Potlatch Corp. said Wednesday it has agreed to sell its Minnesota oriented strand board plants and related assets to a British Columbia company for \$457."
Business, Australian Gas Light Co. (AGL.AU) said Thursday that it will most likely sell its 66 stake in New Zealand #39;s NGC Holdings Ltd.
Sci/Tech,Mediacom customers in the Quad-Cities soon will be able to add home telephone service to the television subscription and high-speed Internet services already available from the company.
Sports,"Shortly after he had been declared the winner in his bout against Iran #39;s Sajad Barzi last night, Rulon Gardner returned to the mat at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall, sat down, and quietly removed his shoes."
Sports,"GLYFADA, Greece - When the first notes of the national anthem of Israel pierced the night air, years of yearning came pouring out of Israelis at the Olympic Sailing Centre."
Sports,"Australia beat Spain 6-3 this morning to win a place in the Olympic men #39;s hockey final. The Kookaburras will play the Netherlands, the defending champions, in the final on Friday."
Sports,"THE OLYMPICS may have returned to the land of their birth, but even as these games wind down, the stadiums in Athens remain eerily empty."
Sports,"Danish footballers have suspended a week-long strike, called to protest against FIFA transfer rules, allowing next weekend #39;s games to go ahead."
Sports,"In the spring, when Orlando Hernndez was signed by the Yankees after missing the 2003 season, it was an insurance policy for the already deep pitching staff."
Sports,Corey Patterson clubbed a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League (NL) Wednesday.
World,Pakistan #39;s UN ambassador fired back at allegations that his country was aiding Taliban and other elements trying to undermine neighbouring Afghanistan and its presidential election.
World," At least 15 people were killed when a  landslide triggered by a fierce typhoon buried a mountain  village in Taiwan, and rescue workers were digging through  rubble on Thursday to see if there were any more victims."
World,"GCSE results have shown the biggest increase in top grades since 1999, with girls still out-performing boys."
Sports,"Coco Crisp's hustling RBI bunt single in the eighth inning pushed the Indians past the Yankees, 4-3, on Wednesday night, ending Cleveland's nine-game losing streak."
Sports,Could Ricky Williams be rethinking his retirement from the NFL? According to a report in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel the ex-running back has  quot;reached out quot; to Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt and is contemplating a return to the NFL.
Sports,"Defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan battled past Wayne Ferreira to reach the TD Waterhouse Cup quarter-finals. The duo both broke serve in the first set, which fourth seed Srichaphan won on a tie-break, and "
Sci/Tech, Microsoft sources claim a British regulatory agency's objections to an anti Linux print advertisement are moot because the ad hasn't run in any UK publications since May.
Business,"Born in 1968, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) finally listed on the Indian bourses on Wednesday. After the first day of trading, TCS #39;s share price closed at Rs 987."
Sci/Tech,"US enforcement agencies have arrested or charged dozens of people with crimes related to junk e-mail, identity theft and other online scams in recent weeks, according to several people involved in the actions."
Sci/Tech,Internet service providers and other technology firms are proposing to soften a bill in Congress that they claim will make them targets of frivolous entertainment industry copyright lawsuits.
Sports,Gal Fridman closed his eyes and enjoyed a sweet sound never before heard at an Olympic Games -he strains of Israel #39;s national anthem playing in honor of the winner of a gold medal.
Sports, Jamaican Veronica Campbell became the first Jamaican and Caribbean woman ever to win an Olympic sprint gold when she captured the 200 metres at the 2004 Athens Olympics yesterday.
Sports,"Amstelveen, The Netherlands - Rain forced the triangular series match between Australia and Pakistan to be abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday."
World,"Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani urged his supporters converging on Najaf on Thursday not to enter the battered holy city until he arrived, a senior aide said."
World,"Mark Thatcher, the son of the former United Kingdom prime minister, was arraigned in court yesterday following his arrest over an alleged coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea."
World,THE UN special envoy to Sudan said yesterday that Khartoum had made  quot;hardly any progress quot; in responding to Security Council demands on Darfur.
World,"DHAKA: Life in Bangladesh was paralysed for the second day today follow- ing the opposition-sponsored general strike, even as the govern- ment announced an investigation into the death threat against Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed allegedly "
Sports,"When it was all over, Rulon Gardner sat on the mat and removed his size-13 Asics wrestling shoes. Wiggling his nine toes and fighting back tears, he walked away from the sport that made him an unlikely celebrity."
Sports,"  Ricky Williams, who shocked the football world when he announced his retirement at the age of 27, has made inklings to Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt about returning to the club."
Sci/Tech, Internet service providers and other technology firms are proposing to soften a bill in Congress that they claim will make them targets of frivolous entertainment industry copyright lawsuits.
World,Stranded passengers from the devastated towns of Real and Infanta rush to board an outrigger boat December 6. Food and water shortage forced residents to flee to other province and Manila as roads to Real and other towns destroyed by flash floods and 
World,At least two people are killed and more than 30 injured in a bomb explosion in the north-east Indian state of Assam.
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the brokerage firm JB Oxford Holdings and its National Clearing Corporation unit, accusing them of improper mutual fund trading."
Business,"Tata group chairman Ratan Tata today said he would visit Bangladesh next month to discuss with government representatives the groups plan to invest \$2 billion to set up steel, power and fertiliser plants in the country."
Business,"New-home sales showed signs of buckling under the weight of higher interest rates, and orders for durable goods rose more than expected in July, two government reports showed Wednesday."
Business,"teve Coll, the managing editor of The Washington Post for the last six years and the apparent front-runner to succeed the newspaper #39;s top editor, announced abruptly yesterday that he would "
Sports,"In another era, say as far back as the pre-BALCO days, it would have been a wonderful moment. The host country #39;s new hero, a rising star, sets an Olympic "
Sports,ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger hailed his side #39;s record unbeaten run as  quot;amazing quot; and then demanded they never let their guard drop.
Sports,"Bristol, TN (Sports Network) - Carl Edwards elected to go to the back of the field after spinning during qualifying, but it didn #39;t hurt his chances of victory as he drove all the way to the front and captured Wednesday night #39;s O #39;Reilly 200 Craftsman Truck "
Sports, Retired running back Ricky Williams says he contacted the Miami Dolphins this week at the request of his agent but has no plans to rejoin the team anytime soon.
World," Russia on Thursday observed a day of mourning for at least 89 people who died in a mysterious double air disaster, which some fear could have been a terrorist attack ahead of a key election in rebel Chechnya."
World, Australia plans to create what it believes will be the most lethal force of fighter jets in Southeast Asia by equipping its aircraft with long range missiles in a move critics said could antagonize neighbors.
World," Chirping birds no longer compete for attention with speakers blaring North Korean propaganda across its border with South Korea, and the view across the verdant landscape of the Demilitarized Zone is now uninterrupted by billboards that once boasted ""Our General is No. 1!"""
Sports," Jeff DaVanon became the first Angels player in 13 years to hit for the cycle and drove in four runs, leading Anaheim to a 21 6 victory Wednesday night that completed a seven game season sweep of the Kansas City Royals."
World, A Bangladeshi newspaper said a little known Islamic group had claimed responsibility for trying to kill party leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed in a deadly weekend grenade attack at a party rally.
Business,"The Toronto-Dominion Bank confirmed on Wednesday that it was negotiating to buy all or part of the Banknorth Group, which has branches in five New England states and upstate New York."
Business,"First Reserve Corp., the largest private buyout firm specializing in energy-industry investments, agreed to buy a unit from Ingersoll-Rand Co."
Business,"PaperlinX Ltd. (PPX.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) , Australia #39;s biggest paper maker, said on Thursday its annual net profit fell 18 percent, battered by weak European "
Business," Factory orders for costly manufactured goods in July recorded the biggest gain in four months. Meanwhile, new home sales slid, according to a pair of reports that offered a mixed picture of economic activity."
Business,"  Senator Maria Cantwell, D Wash., seeking federal compensation for market manipulation during the West #39;s 2000 2001 energy crisis, released two Enron tapes Wednesday that open old wounds in the region."
Sci/Tech,  The latest results on the server market from research firm Gartner show IBM and Hewlett Packard dueling for the top spots in terms of revenue and shipments.
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International #39;s shareholders defeated a proposal yesterday that could have forced senior executives to give back performance-based bonuses.
Sci/Tech,"The United Kingdom #39;s Advertising Standards Authority, a self-regulating agency for the advertising industry, upheld complaints alleging that a Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,  RealNetworks Inc. survived the dot com collapse and an assault from Microsoft Corp. Now it #39;s trying to remake itself into a provider of paid Internet content.
Sci/Tech,NEW YORK The American space agency is becoming increasingly optimistic that the failing Hubble Space Telescope can be revived and rejuvenated by a robot rescuer.
Sports,"The spotlight returned to Marion Jones last night, dimmer but harsher than four years ago. The warming glow is gone, the celebrity tarnished by "
Sports,"HE PULLED OFF an amazing feat at the Olympics last week, overcoming a stumble to become the first US man to win the gymnastics all-around gold medal."
Sports,"Jeff DaVanon became the fourth player in Anaheim Angels history -nd first in more than 13 years  -hit for the cycle, accomplishing the feat Wednesday night against the Kansas City Royals."
Sports,Retired running back Ricky Williams says he contacted the Miami Dolphins this week at the request of his agent but has no plans to rejoin the team anytime soon.
Sports,"Leon Lawson was watching over Andre Dirrell #39;s shoulder last night, literally and figuratively, as the US middleweight tried to box his way into the medal rounds at the Olympic Games."
World,"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - The son of Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister, was arrested Wednesday by South African police and charged with illegally helping to finance a failed coup in March against Equatorial Guinea #39;s authoritarian "
World,Sudan has eased access to its troubled Darfur region for relief workers and supplies but hasn #39;t disbanded the marauding militia that caused 1.5 million people to flee their homes 
World,The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is calling on the Government to introduce electoral reform. The MDC says it will not take part in Zimbabwe #39;s 2005 general election because the poll will not be free and fair.
World,The Australian government announced on Thursday a project worth 350-450 million dollars (245-315 million US dollars) to equip air force aircraft with long range missiles capable of destroying land and sea targets.
Sports,"On a ridiculous night of achievement for the Angels #39; offense, Jeff DaVanon somehow managed to stand out. The outfielder doubled in the third inning of Wednesday night #39;s "
World,"(CPOD) Aug. 26, 2004 - Adults in Zimbabwe are divided over the performance of Robert Mugabe, according to the Afrobarometer conducted by the Institute for Democracy in South Africa, Ghanas Centre for "
World,Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad on the first official Palestinian visit to Syria since 1996 and said that inter-Palestinian dialogue has started and will continue internally 
World," China signaled on Thursday its row with  Singapore over a visit by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to  Taiwan last month may have blown over, but warned Japan over an  unscheduled stop by Taiwan's premier blamed on a typhoon."
Business,"An experimental eye disease drug has been a boon to Eyetech Pharmaceuticals. But as the drug nears approval, many doctors are questioning its effectiveness."
Business,"Stocks rallied in quiet trading, as oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive day and a pair of government reports gave a mixed picture of the economy."
Business,"Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. #39;s second-half net profit rose 28 percent on increased betting on horse races and slot machines, and after extracting more savings from last year #39;s A\$1."
Business,Crude oil and gasoline prices fell Wednesday as speculators seemed to lose hope that futures prices would continue ever upward. Crude oil dropped \$1.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s main Windows server administration console is slated for release by the beginning of October and will be in a planned management suite next year.
Sports,"For many Israelis, the Olympics evoke memories of a terrorist massacre and political boycotts, but windsurfer "
Sports,There was the Aussie leading the race. There was the American with the Aussie-themed daughter named Sydney hanging tough in second.
Sports,"MANCHESTER United last night confirmed they have made a bid for Everton striker Wayne Rooney. The offer is believed to be 20m, which would match Newcastle #39;s bid for the 18-year-old England striker."
Sports,"From the center of the ring, Andre Dirrell heard voices screaming at his back, warning him to circle away from the boxer closing in."
Sports,"The Florida Marlins started a big series against the San Francisco Giants with a big inning. Alex Gonzalez hit a three-run homer to cap a seven-run first inning, and Mike Lowell drove "
Sports,"Bobby Madritsch never lived on a reservation, but every time he sets foot on one, it feels a bit like home. When the Mariners right-hander showed up on the Tulalip reservation yesterday to speak to children "
World,Indonesian police have passed on to prosecutors their investigative file on militant cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir - a first step to getting him into court.
Business,"NEW YORKOil prices fell nearly \$2 (US) a barrel yesterday, dragged down by heavy losses in gasoline futures after summer driving demand in the United States failed to meet expectations."
Business,Greater flexibility in China #39;s exchange rate is in the nation #39;s best interest to help the central bank better manage the effects of inflation and should be pursued without undue delay 
Sci/Tech,"Citadel Security Software Inc., a security management and policy enforcement solutions provider, said its automated vulnerability remediation (AVR) solution, Hercules, is designed to assist with managing the rollout of Microsofts XP Service Pack 2 update "
Sci/Tech," The FBI seized computers, software and equipment, including items at a Houston area home in Bellaire, as part of an investigation into illegal sharing of copyright movies, music and games over an Internet peer to peer network, Attorney "
Sci/Tech,"One week after the announcement of significant price reductions, the Real Networks is already able to show impressive results. Since they began selling music for US\$0."
World," Italy is prepared to pull its troops out of Iraq if the interim government in Baghdad requests it, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said on the Al Jazeera television news channel."
Business, Japan's trade surplus in July rose a sharper than expected 44.2 percent on the back of record Asia bound exports but some economists warned exports may slow later this year as China's economy cools.
World, Troubled Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has decided to reduce the scope of its business cooperation with DaimlerChrysler AG.
World," The events may be 35 years old, but the heated discussion hasn't stopped because Republicans and Democrats alike sense a political advantage in keeping the debate over John Kerry's service in Vietnam on voters' minds."
Sports,"Tom Gordon surrendered the tying and winning runs in the eighth, spoiling the night for Orlando Hernndez and the Yankees."
Sci/Tech,"THE SOFTWARE giant which brings nations together, Microsoft, has issued a blind date kit for those who are thinking of installing its mega patch SP2 for Windows XP."
Sci/Tech,"The ""shuffle"" command on music players like the iPod is supposed to be a truly random way of making your way through a vast music collection. But some owners are wondering whether the iPod has a mind of its own."
Sci/Tech,A preoccupied parent revisits the world of grocery shopping on the Web and finds that a lot has changed.
Sci/Tech,David Hockney's controversial theory that early Renaissance painters used cameralike devices has been challenged by researchers using digital techniques.
Sci/Tech, Singapore Telecommunications' Australian unit Optus and Vodafone announced an agreement on rolling out a shared third generation (3G) mobile phone network in Australia.
Business,"Northwest Airlines filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Sabre Travel Network, intensifying a dispute between the airline and the nations largest provider of airline booking information to travel agents."
Business,"US mortgage applications fell 6.3 percent last week, the biggest decline in more than a month, as fewer people filed to buy a home or refinance."
Business,"China has lowered the risk of economic overheating but a  quot;soft landing quot; is not yet assured, International Monetary Fund chiefs have warned."
Business,"Home Depot has agreed to pay \$5.5 million to resolve a government lawsuit accusing the retailer of fostering a hostile workplace based on gender, race and national origin at its Colorado stores."
Sci/Tech,"Colombo, Aug. 26 (PTI): Sri Lanka has released a seized Indian cargo ship after it found no evidence linking the vessel to the damage caused to the island #39;s main submarine cable, the Navy said today."
Sci/Tech,What might be the first known  quot;Earth-like quot; planet orbiting a star like our own sun has been reported by European astronomers.
Sports,Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia took the gold and broke the world record on Tuesday but the question on many minds was: how long was her pole?
Sports,Flint middleweight Andre Dirrell dashed Cubas dreams of another boxing gold rush and moved into the Olympic medal round himself Wednesday.
World," High economic growth helped Asia reduce poverty greatly in the past decade but the increasingly unfair distribution of income could hamper future improvement, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned."
Business, Asian shares traded flat to higher on  Thursday as investors picked through conflicting signals on  economic growth and pondered whether oil prices would fall  further after a steep slide overnight.
Business,Security-to-pest-control firm Rentokil Initial has ruled out a break-up as it reports back from a strategic review amid rumours the embattled company is in the sights of buyout firms.
Sports,"Fani Halkia, hailed by one Greek tabloid as a  quot;Winged Goddess, quot; stormed to Olympic victory in the 400 meter hurdles, sparking nationwide jubilation and much probing of her startlingly improved form."
World,"A bomb ripped through a food market in Thailand #39;s troubled Muslim south injuring at least 19 people, including police and soldiers, on the eve of a visit by the prime minister, said the police."
World,"GORKHA, Nepal : Trekking his way up one of the steep forested hills of central Nepal, schoolteacher Lumnath Lamichanne was pounced on by five men with knives and hammers who slashed his body and left him for dead."
Sports, Fitz Hill caught a glimpse of SEC media day on television last month and got another harsh reminder of how different things are where he coaches at San Jose State.
Sports," Tom Watson's victory in the inaugural Tradition is all the more memorable because it was his last win with the man who was by his side for some 30 years, caddie Bruce Edwards."
Business,Boeing #39;s happy confirmation of a \$4 billion order from Singapore Airlines for 18 777s yesterday was tempered by the disappointing news that the prestigious carrier will not be among the first customers for the all-new 7E7.
Business,"Banknorth Group of Maine confirmed yesterday that it was in merger talks with TD Bank Financial Group of Canada, a move that would end Banknorth #39;s short reign as New England #39;s largest independent bank."
Business,"Northwest Airlines has sued Sabre Holdings Co., which runs the world #39;s biggest computerized reservation system, in a high-stakes dispute that could determine the future of third-party ticket portals like Galileo, Travelocity and Expedia."
Business,"Rentokil Initial Plc, the British owner of businesses ranging from pest control to parcel delivery, tomorrow may report an 8 percent drop in first-half profit as heightening competition for contracts put pressure on prices."
Business,"Financial group Fortis has reported a bigger-than-expected rise in earnings and says it is growing more upbeat about 2004, with both its banking and insurance units posting strong gains."
Business,"Enron hindered federal attempts to ease the 2000-01 West Coast energy crisis by selling government electricity slated for California to Southwestern states, new evidence indicates."
Business,Complaints: A television commercial featuring a wild-driving youngster at the wheel angers auto-safety advocates. DETROIT - General Motors Corp.
Business,Frank Stronach #39;s MI Developments Inc. will likely sweeten its \$286-million (US) bid to buy out racetrack operator Magna Entertainment Corp.
Sci/Tech,"One of the last frontiers of semiconductor technology - environments where electronic devices have to run at high power, in fierce heat or at lethal doses of radiation - may be about to fall."
Sci/Tech,"  The US Justice Department yesterday shut down a network allegedly used to illegally share copyrighted music, movies, software and games and, separately, has embarked a nationwide campaign against purveyors of e mail  quot;spam."
Sci/Tech,"veryone covets a piece of Apple Computer #39;s iPod. And for good reason. It essentially defines what consumers want in a digital music player: capacity, style, seamless integration with personal computers and "
Sci/Tech,"US law enforcers have arrested dozens in a crackdown on  quot;spam quot; e-mail, identity theft and other fraudulent online activity, a person involved in the investigation says."
Sci/Tech,"THE CAPITAL division of Intel has invested in a Seattle firm in bid to promote the WiMAX wireless standard. Speakeasy, based in Seattle, is a beneficiary from the Intel Communications Fund but it #39;s not clear "
World," CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Former British Prime Minister  Margaret Thatcher's son was planning to leave South Africa  before his arrest on suspicion of involvement in a coup attempt  in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, police said on Thursday."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece  Marion Jones began her Olympics on Wednesday, the 13th day of the Games, and got two pieces of good news: She easily advanced to the long jump final and she was chosen to "
Sports,The Israeli national anthem sounded over an Olympic podium Wednesday for the first time in the Jewish state #39;s 56-year history after a young man whose father named him for the sea took the gold medal in windsurfing.
Sports,Rulon Gardner #39;s bid for a second consecutive gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling #39;s super heavyweight division fell to the mat with a resounding thud yesterday along with the big man himself.
Sports,"Australia #39;s Loretta Harrop dominated and lost. Susan Williams, of Littleton, wasn #39;t supposed to be there but left with the bronze, the only American medal."
Sports,Everton were today expected to respond to Manchester Uniteds offer for Wayne Rooney after the Old Trafford club joined Newcastle in the bidding war for the England striker.
Sports,"udy Seanez intentionally walked Barry Bonds to load the bases in the 10th inning, then could not throw a strike when he tried. Pinch-hitter AJ Pierzynski walked on four pitches to force "
World,"Yasser Arafat fended off another challenge to his authority yesterday when Palestinian legislators backed away from sweeping reform demands, instead approving a watered-down set of recommendations."
World,"Marlene Brookes is a shirt-presser, a quiet, conscientious woman who has looked after Bay Street #39;s demanding clients for more than eight years."
World,Bangladesh #39;s opposition called on Thursday for another nationwide strike this weekend to protest against a deadly grenade attack on a political rally that killed 19 people and wounded over 150.
World,Australia is to spend up to A\$450m (US\$320m) on cruise missiles to give its military the  quot;most lethal capacity quot; for air combat in the region.
World,"Islamabad, Aug. 25: Chaudhry Shujaat Hussein today resigned as Prime Minister, paving the way for his successor, finance minister Shaukat Aziz, to lead the country for the next three years."
World,"A 43 year-old millionaire, the charismatic Ferenc Gyurcsny is in line to become Hungary #39;s next prime minister. This was decided at a Hungarian Socialist Party congress on 25 August, convened to find a replacement for Pter Medgyessy."
World,Hossein Rezazadeh sets a new world record as he reclaimed his Olympic title in weightlifting's 105kg class.
World,Nepal has appealed to the Iraqi government for help in securing the release of 13 Nepalese hostages.
World,"SANAA, Yemen -- Yemen's former interior minister helped the alleged mastermind of the attack on the USS Cole to pass through security checkpoints in the months before the 2000 bombing, according to a document read out in court yesterday by a lawyer for five of the accused plotters."
World,"IKAHO, Japan -- For at least four centuries, the rust-colored waters that bubble out of the mountainside behind the Ikaho Shrine have been as good as gold to this little spa village. Shared by dozens of inns, the spring waters are among the most venerable in the country."
World,"  An influential Dutch advisory body said yesterday that Islam was not a bar to membership in the European Union and recommended the organization open talks with Turkey, while insisting Ankara do more to meet EU human rights standards."
World,  Investigators searched through heaps of mangled bodies and metal strewn over dozens of miles of fields and birch groves in two Russian regions yesterday to try to determine why two passenger jets crashed almost simultaneously.
World,"KAMPALA -- Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo agreed yesterday to immediately disarm rebel groups who threaten peace and security in Africa's Great Lakes region. The agreement was signed following US-sponsored talks in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, between delegations led by Ugandan Defense Minister Amama Mbabazi, Rwanda's Foreign Minister Charles Murigande, and his Congolese counterpart, Raymond Ramazani Baya. ..."
World,"  For the first time, more than half of the world's population has water piped into their homes, according to a United Nations report released today, an accomplishment hailed as a  quot;stunning success quot; by a senior World Health Organization official."
World,"  On a sun drenched morning in Sadr City, an Army officer and his patrol may first have to size up an Iraqi civilian bearing an automatic rifle: Is he friend or foe? A few hours later, the same patrol leader might shift his focus from the dangers of stealth enemies to the status of the town's new sewage project. ..."
World,"CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A Marine sergeant kicked an aging, overweight Iraqi in the chest out of anger and frustration when the handcuffed and hooded prisoner failed to follow orders, a guard at the same detention facility testified yesterday."
World,"  The Ace of Spades was captured. The Ace of Clubs and Ace of Hearts were killed. Of the most wanted Iraqis included in a deck of playing cards distributed last year by the US military, all except 10 are in custody or dead."
World,"Several people were killed and dozens were injured today in a mortar attack on the main mosque in Kufa, witnesses said."
World," Iraq's top Shiite cleric unexpectedly returned to Iraq from Britain on Wednesday armed with a new peace initiative and a call for Iraqis across the country to march on the holy city to demand an end to weeks of fighting in Najaf.    But a mortar attack on the main mosque in the nearby city of Kufa killed 25 people and wounded 60 others Thursday, hospital officials and witnesses said, a blow to hopes that the crisis could be resolved peacefully..."
Sports,"Jeff DaVanon walked to the plate in the seventh inning, fully aware that he was a home run away from history.  quot;I #39;d be lying if I said I didn #39;t know, quot; the Anaheim Angels outfielder said."
Sports,"Greg Maiuro and Marco Cerino, public address announcer and scoreboard operator for minor league baseball #39;s Atlantic City Surf, lost their jobs Monday for poking fun at James E. McGreevey #39;s sexual orientation."
World,"UNITED NATIONSToo little has been done, too late, to end rape and killing in Sudan #39;s Darfur region, Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel said yesterday and urged a more vigorous international response."
World," Five people were killed and 3 were missing in the Philippines as heavy rain whipped up by two typhoons caused floods and landslides in Manila and neighboring areas, disaster officials said on Thursday."
World, Some congressional Democrats raised security concerns Wednesday about a proposed shipment of 300 pounds of weapons grade plutonium from the United States to France for conversion into a mixed oxide fuel.
Sports,"  The only People magazine style celebrity that Greco Roman wrestling has ever had walked to the center circle of the mat, sat down, removed his size 13 shoes, placed them in the circle, and then stood up, bowing and waving to the crowd while clutching an American flag. Rulon Gardner, age 33, was ready to find out what the world ..."
Sports,"  Allyson Felix is 18 years old, is missing a week of college classes, and is traveling with parents who are concerned about her diet. Oh, and one other thing: She won the silver medal in the 200 meter dash last night at the Olympic Games."
Sports,"  For many Israelis, the Olympics evoke memories of a terrorist massacre and political boycotts, but windsurfer Gal Fridman provided his countrymen an historic and celebratory remembrance yesterday after he won the first gold medal in the Jewish state's 56 year history."
Sports,"Corey Patterson hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning yesterday to give the Cubs a 4-2 win over Milwaukee, host Chicago's eighth victory in 11 games."
Sports,"Jeff DaVanon became the first Angels player in 13 years to hit for the cycle and drove in four runs, leading host Anaheim to a 21-6 crushing of Kansas City last night that completed a seven-game season sweep of the Royals. Jose Molina hit his first career grand slam and Garret Anderson had five RBIs and three hits, including a ..."
Sports,"AL notables A brown squirrel ran onto the field in the bottom of the third inning at Jacobs Field in Cleveland and ran circles around the Yankees and Indians . After a brief delay, play continued when the squirrel ran out and settled down in center field. Several players smiled at the sight, and the squirrel was still out there ..."
Sports,"  The next time Curt Schilling takes the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as hot as the Sox in August and one as bent as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team."
Sports,"  Craig Biggio doffed his cap and waved to the crowd from first base. He was nearly in tears, realizing the standing ovation may have been one of his last as an Astro."
Sports,"  Texas is two steps away from a world championship. Chance Murski hit a grand slam and Randal Grichuk hit a three run homer to lead Richmond, Texas, to the United States final with an 8 2 win over Morganton, N.C., last night at the Little League World Series."
Sports,"  If the faithful among Red Sox Nation looked to the sky late last night, they may have been convinced that it was aglow with a late summer display of Northern Lights. Instead, it was the fireworks grand finale to a dazzling, 11 5 drubbing of the Blue Jays that had the Sox belting out four home runs and 17 hits ..."
Sports,"  There's an antiseptic quality to the word  quot;concussion quot; that tends to make it sound less ominous than it really is. Call it a bruised brain, and maybe you can appreciate a little more why Johnny Damon, 10 months after his skull shaking collision with former Red Sox utilityman Damian Jackson during the American League playoffs, said what he did ..."
Sports,"  Nobody knows what lurks in coach Bill Belichick's mind, but it seems safe to say Dan Klecko is going to make the Patriots and get appreciative playing time. Question is, will the former collegiate defensive lineman make a push to be an eventual starter at his new primary position, linebacker?"
Sports,"  His status as two time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player has given Tom Brady the opportunity to endorse not only products but the strategies of his team. And while he may be speaking highly    while being paid handsomely    of various commercial items, the same can't be said of his remarks about a particular experiment taking place with ..."
Sports,"The Celtics will sign second-round pick (40th overall) Justin Reed today, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein. The sides agreed to a two-year deal worth approximately \$1 million. The first year is guaranteed and the team holds the option on the second. Director of basketball operations Danny Ainge announced last week that Boston planned to sign the 6-foot-8-inch forward from ..."
Sports,"CROMWELL, Conn. -- If you're looking for players who are sitting high on the PGA Tour's money list, you won't find them at TPC River Highlands, where the Buick Championship gets under way today. At No. 26, Jerry Kelly (\$1,622,449) is the leading money winner in this week's stop. If you're looking for players who are sitting high on the ..."
Sports,"CROMWELL, Conn. -- There were professional golfers on hand, the sunlight was pouring down, and Eddie Carbone had on a shirt and tie, so in many ways everything seemed in place yesterday."
Business,"Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill yesterday threatened to pull about \$120 million of state business out of Bank of America , and the Romney administration demanded a public accounting of the bank's layoffs and other recent moves in Massachusetts."
Business,"The chief executive of State Street Global Advisors, Timothy B. Harbert, died of a heart attack on Tuesday night, the company said yesterday. He was 53."
Business,"The Boston investment firm Adams, Harkness Inc. will pay \$575,000 to settle charges that it failed to disclose it was paid by investment banks to write research reports on the banks' underwriting clients, regulators said yesterday. Adams, Harkness also failed to preserve copies of internal e-mails as required by law, they said."
Business,"  The FBI seized computers, software, and equipment as part of an investigation into illegal sharing of copyrighted movies, music, and games over an Internet ''peer to peer quot; network, Attorney General John Ashcroft said yesterday."
Business,"  Factory orders in July for costly manufactured goods recorded the biggest gain in four months. New home sales, meanwhile, slid, according to a pair of reports that offered a mixed picture of economic activity."
Business,"  Oil prices plummeted below  $44 a barrel yesterday, sinking for the fourth consecutive day, as supply fears receded, gasoline futures plunged and profit  taking took over."
Business,Spoons are so old school. And so slow. Harried Americans searching for ways to shave precious seconds have seized on new foods designed to keep them on the go -- no utensils needed. There's soup in heat-and-sip cups. Yogurt in squeeze tubes. Mini cookies in little cans that fit in car cup holders. Even frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches ...
Business,"Business got better for Boston hotels last month, as events including the Democratic National Convention and Macworld brought plenty of guests and higher rates than local hoteliers have seen in recent years, according to a study released yesterday."
Business,"BRASILIA -- A commission that monitors Brazilian government members has concluded that Central Bank president Henrique Meirelles, facing media accusations of tax evasion, has not behaved unethically."
Business,  Sprint Corp. and cable television provider Mediacom Communications Corp. made public an agreement yesterday that will allow Sprint to offer Internet telephone service to Mediacom's 2.7 million household subscribers.
Business,John Maeda is a man with a lot on his mind. The MIT professor of media arts and sciences thinks about how to make technology simpler; he thinks about using the computer as a mode of expression rather than simply as a tool; he thinks about making digital art from Cheetos and sugar crystals.
Business,"LEXINGTON -- Michael Y. Lu and Jonathan Morrone, two Boston area businessmen, planned a meeting at the World Trade Center in New York on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. But Morrone had a last-minute scheduling change, and they both missed the appointment."
Business,"Across Tijuana's vast industrial parks, the export assembly plants known as maquiladoras are thriving, posting giant ""help wanted"" signs."
Sci/Tech,The former World Class product-of-the-year PDA gets a much-needed upgrade.
Sci/Tech,Here's an overview of three new programs that promise easier image management.
Sci/Tech,"Thanks to new high-tech gear, opponents in golf and racket sports can be across town - or across the country."
World," Supporters of rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al Sadr were fired on as they marched from the town of Kufa to the city of Najaf on Thursday and several were wounded, witnesses at the scene said."
Sci/Tech, The one time World Class Product of the Year PDA gets a much needed upgrade.
World," UZLOVAYA, Russia (Reuters) - Russia observed a day of  mourning on Thursday for at least 89 people who died in a  mysterious double air disaster, which some fear could have been  a terrorist attack ahead of a key election in rebel Chechnya."
World," A government commission searching for the cause of the near simultaneous crashes of two airliners began work at one of the wreckage sites Thursday after workers finished combing over the shattered plane. No clues to clear up the mystery, or indicate terrorism, were immediately reported..."
World," A mortar barrage hit the main mosque in the Iraqi city of Kufa on Thursday, killing 27 people and wounding 63 others as they prepared to march on the violence wracked city of Najaf, hospital officials and witnesses said.    Thousands of people were crowded around the mosque at the time and dead bodies lay around the mosque compound, which is a stronghold of followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr, witnesses said..."
Business,"Hilton Group Plc, the operator of Hilton hotels outside the US, said first-half profit almost tripled, helped by gains at the Ladbrokes betting chain and a recovery in demand for hotel rooms."
Business,"First Reserve Corp., the largest private buyout firm specializing in energy-industry investments, agreed to buy an oil and gas equipment business of Ingersoll-Rand Co."
Business,"The price of oil sank for the fourth consecutive day yesterday amid profit taking and easing concerns about supply, dipping below \$44 US a week after it threatened to hit \$50 US."
Business,Company to pay out \$5.5 million The discrimination claim was brought on behalf of Colorado employees. The chain denies misconduct.
Sports,"THE GAZETTE. ATHENS, Greece - Moments after wrestler Rulon Gardner won an Olympic bronze medal Wednesday, beating an opponent 4 inches taller and 10 years younger, he had another task to perform."
Sports,"  Her coach calls it  quot;Blythish. quot; Blythe Hartley says it #39;s just the way she operates. Whatever it is, it was working for the Edmonton born diver yesterday in the preliminaries of the women #39;s three metre springboard event."
Sports,"It #39;s hard to say which was a more unlikely sight for the Orioles last night: journeyman starter Bruce Chen tossing seven shutout innings, or ace reliever BJ Ryan giving up a walk-off home run."
Sports," quot;I just try to play as well as I can this year. If I do that, the results will come, quot; Hantuchova said.  quot;I appreciate being out there."
World,Powerful Shiite leader says he plans to lead a mass demonstration today to end fighting.  Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 
World,"  At African Union brokered peace talks Wednesday, a government delegate modified Sudan #39;s previous rejection of an international peacekeeping force for the nation #39;s Darfur region."
World,INDONESIA today expressed concern about Australia #39;s plans to acquire long-range cruise missiles which Canberra said would give it the  quot;most lethal capacity quot; for air strikes.
Sci/Tech,"Global smart phone shipments are set to rise dramatically over the next five years, as better devices and lower prices combine with other factors to fuel growthand meet "
World," Supporters of Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani were fired upon in the town of Kufa on Thursday and 20 people were killed, a Reuters photographer said from the scene."
Business, Oil prices edged higher on Thursday  from a heavy drop the day before as renewed violence and  sabotage attacks in Iraq revived fears over supply disruptions.
World," Supporters of Iraq's top Shi'ite  cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani were fired upon in the  town of Kufa on Thursday and 20 people were killed, a Reuters  photographer said from the scene."
Sports,"  The spotlight returned to Marion Jones last night, dimmer but harsher than four years ago. The warming glow is gone, the celebrity tarnished by innuendoes about drug use, and whatever flattering light remains comes from the same smile that lit up the Sydney Games."
Sports,"  Leon Lawson was watching over Andre Dirrell's shoulder last night, literally and figuratively, as the US middleweight tried to box his way into the medal rounds at the Olympic Games."
Sports,"NAMES Connecticut assistant men's basketball coach Clyde Vaughan resigned following his arrest last week in a prostitution sting by Hartford police, the Hartford Courant and New Haven Register reported on their websites. The resignation came shortly after state officials learned that Vaughan was arrested two previous times on charges similar to the patronizing a prostitute count lodged against him Aug. ..."
Sports,"THE OLYMPICS may have returned to the land of their birth, but even as these games wind down, the stadiums in Athens remain eerily empty. So perhaps the organizers should take some lessons from the ancient Greeks. The hosts of those original Olympics never had trouble luring spectators: the games were packed for nearly 1,200 years."
Sports,"  Carlos Boozer spent two years in Cleveland. The last one, when he made himself into a player deemed worthy of Olympic stature, the coach who worked with him on a daily basis was assistant Mark Osowski. Yesterday, while getting ready for today's game vs. Spain, Boozer took time to reflect on the Leominster reared Osowski, who died Sunday of ..."
Sports,"Shane Hamman proved once again last night that he's the strongest man in America, adding to his legacy by breaking two of his US records."
Sports,"While running drills at the annual high school football conditioning camp in Woburn last week, John Fiore of Reading High School was the guy with the smile on his face, and quite possibly the little extra burden strapped on his shoulders."
Sci/Tech,The FBI has seized equipment as part of the first copyright action taken against file-sharing networks.
Sci/Tech,"The Chronicles of Riddick is not only one of the most satisfying movie tie-ins ever, but also perhaps the best-looking game the Xbox has yet seen."
Business,"Travel agents, their trade association and at least one reservation system are challenging Northwest Airlines Inc. #39;s plans to pass on a new fee to travel agents next week, a move that soured "
Business,VERMONTVILLE -- A Wednesday evening storm ripped part of the roof off of an Eaton County high school and dropped it on the football field where the season #39;s first home game is to be played Friday.
Sci/Tech,Seattle Internet service provider Speakeasy has received an investment from Intel to test a new technology that could provide wireless Internet coverage to entire cities or counties.
Sports,"Curt Schilling hasn #39;t felt this good in months, and that #39;s great news for the Boston Red Sox. Schilling earned his 16th win, and David Ortiz homered twice and drove in four runs "
Business, Oil prices edged higher on Thursday from a heavy drop the day before as renewed violence and sabotage attacks in Iraq revived fears over supply disruptions.
World," Australia announced a cruise missile programme to give it the region's ""most lethal"" air combat capacity, a move that further strained awkward relations with Indonesia."
Sci/Tech," A swarm of bees that attacked a work crew earlier this month may be of the Africanized variety, which would mark the furthest north the so called ""killer"" bees have traveled in the United States, scientists said."
World, Rebels from Sudan's Darfur region on Thursday rejected calls to disarm or garrison their fighters before a political solution to the conflict there has been decided and implemented.
World," Sudan will ignore a UN Security Council deadline to end militia attacks in Darfur by the end of the month and instead resolve the crisis through African Union peace talks, Khartoum's chief negotiator said."
Business,The European Commission (EC) has launched another investigation into Microsoft - this time over plans to take over an anti-piracy software supplier.
Business,"US stocks are set to open down a touch Thursday, as investors take some cash off the table following recent gains. Dow Jones futures were down 7 points recently, while Nasdaq futures were 2 points lower and Standard  amp; Poor #39;s futures declined 0.10 points."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 26 (New Ratings) - The US government has reportedly selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC.NYS) and BAE Systems Plc (BA) to develop systems for protecting commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missiles."
Business,"Hotels and gaming company Hilton has reaped a 72 percent rise in first-half profit beating forecasts, but it has reiterated a cautious outlook on recovery prospects for its hotels business."
Business,"As expected, the battle of the lawsuits and press releases started soon after an announcement Tuesday by Northwest Airlines that it was taking steps to align its distribution costs with those of the low-cost carriers it increasingly is competing with for "
Business,"German business sentiment dipped in August amid concerns over the strength of the country #39;s economic recovery, a closely watched survey showed Thursday."
Business," When it comes to the success of China #39;s steps to slow down its booming economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and the International Monetary Fund are reading from different pages."
World, Rebels from Sudan's Darfur region  Thursday rejected calls to disarm or confine their fighters to  their bases before a political solution to the conflict there  has been decided and implemented.
World," CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Reuters) - The son of former  British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was planning to leave  South Africa before his arrest on suspicion of involvement in a  coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, police said  Thursday."
World," CANBERRA, Australia (Reuters) - Australia plans to create  what it believes will be the most lethal force of fighter jets  in Southeast Asia by equipping its aircraft with long-range  missiles in a move critics said could antagonize neighbors."
World,"Russia is in mourning for the 89 victims of a mystery double air crash, as officials refuse to rule out sabotage."
World,The US Department of Defense admits having been in contact with alleged 'bounty hunter' Jack Idema.
World,A UN report says key goals to improve clean water and sanitation by 2015 will fail  unless the world acts.
World,A UN mission goes to Darfur to see if Sudan's government is  keeping promises to improve security.
World,"Mark Thatcher planned to leave South Africa, say investigators into his alleged involvement in a coup plot."
World,The US voices concern at the Colombian government's plans to reach peace deals with illegal armed groups. 
World,Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi holds talks with Libya's Colonel Gaddafi on curbing illegal immigration.
World,A Russian court overturns the acquittal of four army officers accused of murdering six civilians in Chechnya.
Business," Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to outlay around US $7.35 billion for up to 31 Boeing B777 300ER (extended range) aircraft, with 18 to be delivered between 2006 and 2010, the company said."
Business,"Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell more than 17 percent before the bell on Thursday after the doughnut chain posted sharply lower quarterly "
Business,"Dutch retailer Ahold NV, recovering from a major accounting scandal, reported a lower-than-expected second-quarter net profit of euro32 million (US\$38."
Business,US stocks were set for a slightly lower open Thursday as disappointing results from coffee shop chain Starbucks and volatile oil prices may take the steam out of yesterday #39;s rally.
Business,It #39;s a question that has bedeviled fund investors for years--how do you know if the people running the fund have your best interests at heart?
Business,"Home Depot, the US home improvement store chain, has agreed to pay \$5.5m (3m) to settle a discrimination case. Home Depot denied any wrongdoing, saying it has  quot;a zero tolerance policy quot; towards discrimination "
Business," Fresh from two major acquisitions, Australia #39;s biggest gambling company Tabcorp Ltd. (TAH.AU) Thursday said annual net profit rose 23 to A $311."
World,India's national budget is passed by parliament amid an opposition boycott after a row with the prime minister.
World,"Employers and unions have reached an agreement, resolving the long-running dispute over firefighters' pay."
Sci/Tech,"A third of IT managers have admitted that they have  quot;no idea what to expect quot; when deploying Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Service Pack 2, new research has claimed."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola, No. 2 maker of mobile telephones, and NTT DoCoMo, the world #39;s second-largest wireless carrier, will jointly develop handsets to attract business customers in Japan."
Sci/Tech,HP and Sun #39;s ongoing bitter battle for server market share is being played out against overall global sales of servers that have surged strongly to surpass \$11.
Sci/Tech,A proposal to claw back bonuses paid to executives under the cloud of an accounting scandal has been rejected by Computer Associates #39; shareholders.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has been rapped over the knuckles over an anti-Lunix advertising campaign. The Advertising Standards Association in the UK has ruled that the ad makes  quot;misleading quot; claims, and has told the company change the copy on the advertisement forthwith."
Sci/Tech,Rumours that the Internet would witness a sustained and devastating cyber-attack by Islamic  quot;cyber-terrorists quot; today have turned out to be completely baseless.
Sci/Tech,A telescope with a 4-inch diameter -- about the size that some backyard astronomers might use -- tracked the periodic dimming of light from a bright star 500 light-years away.
Sci/Tech,Chip giant Intel is launching a  #39;tri-mode #39; Centrino chipset that supports all three wi-fi networking standards. The new chipset will support 802.
Sci/Tech,"This particular index is produced by the University of Michigan Business School, in partnership with the American Society for Quality and CFI Group, and is supported in part by ForeSee Results "
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 26 August 2004 - Impi Linux, a local open source software project geared towards promoting the widespread adoption of open source software in Africa, will launch Impi Linux 2 at the Open Source Installfest at Dimension Data Campus "
Sci/Tech,"Jamaica #39;s government says it plans to provide free Internet access in poor communities across the island. The e-Jamaica initiative will establish 60 Internet centres across the country by 2010, mostly in post offices."
Sci/Tech, It #39;s been a tough recession for tech spending and a tough summer for tech stocks. But a Texas software outfit might give investors a reason to get back in the market.
Sports,"Shed no tears for Rulon Gardner. Yes, that really was Gardner, the only man brave enough to not just stand up to the invincible Alexander Karelin but to beat him, nearly "
Sports,"Not only did Jones easily advance to the final of the long jump, surpassing the automatic qualifying standard on her second attempt, but she was animated afterward, even giggling, after finally "
Sports,Iranians are swelling with pride after weightlifter Hossein Rezazadeh confirmed his status as the world #39;s strongest man at the Athens Olympics.
Sports,"The rubble is everywhere: rusted car parts, a rickety baby carriage, a broken TV and all manner of trash. The ground is unpaved and strewn with rocks."
World,Walking Barry Bonds intentionally to load the bases in the 10th inning turned out to be the wrong move for Florida - because Rudy Seanez then walked pinch-hitter A.J. Pierzynski on four pitches...
World," A mortar barrage slammed into a mosque filled with Iraqis preparing to march on the embattled city of Najaf, killing 27 people and wounding 63 Thursday, while the nation's top Shiite cleric arrived at the gates of the holy city in a massive convoy hoping to end three weeks of fighting.  .."
World," Saboteurs have attacked about 20 oil pipelines in southern Iraq, reducing exports from the key oil producing region by at least one third, a top oil official said Thursday.    The cluster of pipelines was attacked late Wednesday in Berjasiya, 20 miles southwest of the southern city of Basra, an official with the state run South Oil Co..."
World," The recorders extracted from the wreckage of two planes that crashed nearly simultaneously have not revealed reliable information on the disasters' causes, a top Russian official was quoted as saying Thursday.    Vladimir Yakovlev, the Russian president's envoy for the southern region, where one of the planes crashed, also said that the main theory about the catastrophe ""all the same remains terrorism,"" the ITAR Tass news agency said..."
World," A mortar barrage slammed into a mosque filled with Iraqis preparing to march on the embattled city of Najaf, killing 27 people and wounding 63 Thursday, while the nation's top Shiite cleric headed to the area in a massive convoy hoping to end three weeks of fighting.    Hours later, unidentified gunmen opened fire from an Iraqi National Guard base on thousands of Shiite Muslim marchers heading to Najaf, killing at least three and wounding 46, witnesses said..."
World," A mortar barrage slammed into a mosque filled Iraqis preparing to march on the embattled city of Najaf, killing 27 people and wounding 63 here Thursday hours before the nation's top Shiite cleric was expected to arrive in area with a peace initiative.    The attack on the main mosque in Kufa   just a few miles from Najaf   dampened renewed hopes for a rapid resolution to the three week crisis in Najaf..."
World,Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has arrived in Najaf in a bid to end to weeks of fighting between Shi #39;ite militiamen and US and Iraqi forces.
World,"GAUHATI, India Aug. 26, 2004 - A passenger bus and another carrying paramilitary soldiers and their families were blown up in separate explosions in the insurgency-wracked Assam state on Thursday, killing "
World,"A bomb blast at a market in Thailand #39;s troubled southern region has killed one person and injured at least 24, including 13 police officers and soldiers."
World,"Militants have kidnapped two relatives of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazim al-Shalaan and demanded US forces leave the holy city of Najaf, Al Jazeera television reported Wednesday."
World,"A Pakistani opposition alliance will field its jailed leader against a candidate backed by President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in an election for a new prime minister, an opposition spokesman said Thursday."
Sports,Miami freshman linebacker Willie Williams will be sidelined at least two months after having surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.
World,"ABUJA : Sudan will ignore a UN Security Council deadline to end militia attacks in Darfur by the end of the month and instead resolve the crisis through African Union peace talks, Khartoum #39;s chief negotiator said."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is starting to ramp up distribution of its massive security update for the Windows XP operating system. But analysts say they still expect the company to move at a relatively slow pace to avoid widespread glitches.
Sports,The British sailors Simon Hiscocks and Chris Draper have been forced to settle for bronze in the 49er class. The pair had been guaranteed a medal before the 16th race and started the day only two points behind 
World,The stark contrasts of Russian news reporting were out in the open Thursday: Dailies that largely remain out of state hands screamed  quot;terrorism quot; in bold front-page headlines 
Sci/Tech, Mobile phone giants Vodafone and
Sports, Walking Barry Bonds intentionally to load the bases in the 10th inning turned out to be the wrong move for Florida  #151; because Rudy Seanez then walked pinch hitter A.J. Pierzynski on four pitches. Pierzynski's walk forced home the tiebreaking run in the San Francisco Giants' 6 5 win over the Marlins on Wednesday night. It was just his 14th walk in 397 plate appearances.
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N) on Thursday posted sharply lower quarterly earnings, signaled that the second half of the year would be weak and scaled back store openings after it was battered by the low carbohydrate diet craze."
Business, Hog and pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD.N) on Thursday said quarterly earnings more than doubled due to higher hog prices and the acquisition last year of Farmland Foods.
Business," Fueled by strong demand from China, three of Asia's top exporters revealed robust trade data for July, but economists said the outlook was darkening."
Sci/Tech," For many collectors, owning DVDs is becoming more important than actually watching them."
Sci/Tech," Optus and Vodafone have moved to counter Telstra's head start in third generation mobile services, agreeing on Thursday to build a rival second 3G network in Australia."
World," Dutch retailer Ahold NV, recovering from a major accounting scandal largely attributed to its U.S. food distribution business, reported a lower than expected profit for the second quarter that reflected weak U.S. results. Its shares fell more than 8 percent in midday trading."
Sports," The Baltimore Orioles released outfielder Karim Garcia after their ninth straight loss Wednesday night, and sent outfielder Darnell McDonald to Triple A Ottawa."
World," The situation in Sudan's war torn western region of Darfur ""has not changed much"" and the United Nations wants action not words, UN envoy to Sudan Jan Pronk was quoted as saying in the Sudanese press."
Business," Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> fell more than 17 percent before the bell on Thursday  after the doughnut chain posted sharply lower quarterly  earnings and signaled that the second half of the year would be  weak."
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> on  Thursday posted sharply lower quarterly earnings, signaled that  the second half of the year would be weak and scaled back store  openings after it was battered by the low carbohydrate diet  craze."
Business, The doughnut chain reported sharply lower quarterly  earnings on Thursday that missed Wall Street's expectations as  it tries to overhaul operations after being battered by popular  low-carbohydrate diets. Its shares closed at \$15.36 on the New  York Stock Exchange.  
Business," European stocks and the dollar rallied  on Thursday as tumbling oil prices relieved investor fears  about economic and earnings growth, while debt yields rose  after stronger than expected German economic data."
Business," London oil prices fell briefly through   $40 on Thursday for the first time in three weeks, extending  four sessions of heavy losses made as renewed exports from Iraq  and higher than expected U.S. gasoline inventories encouraged  big money funds to take profits."
Business,US decorating store chain Home Depot agrees to pay \$5.5m to settle a lawsuit alleging sexual and racial discrimination against staff.
Business,"Asia's surging economic growth is helping to cut the region's poverty levels, but some areas are lagging behind, a report says."
Business,"Higher oil prices and rising interest rates are likely to lead to a slowdown in spending on the UK High Street, business leaders predict."
Business,Sainsbury's supermarket agrees a new milk supply deal with Robert Wiseman and Dairy Crest which the firms say could benefit hundreds of dairy farmers.
Sci/Tech,Federal agents have initiated a two-pronged attack against online crime by arresting dozens for alleged cyberfraud and raiding a file-sharing network that allowed users to download copyrighted movies and music for free.
Sci/Tech,The UK watchdog upheld complaints about a magazine advert which claimed that the open-source operating system Linux was more expensive than Windows.
Sci/Tech,"A super Earth planet has been discovered in a star system 50 light years away. It is the smallest world to be found outside our Solar System, and probably the first rocky planet found so far, astronomers revealed on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,A PEEPING Tom virus that allows hackers to turn on a computer #39;s webcam and microphone and spy on users is spreading through the Internet and local computer networks.
Sci/Tech,"depechemodem writes  quot;In a follow-up to Microsoft Leaves UN Standards Group, it appears that it may have been in reaction to the UN #39;s sponsorship of the 1st annual software Freedom Day in which its International Open Source Network (IOSN) will educate "
Sci/Tech," Jamaica will spend  $5 million on free Internet access for poor communities, says a VOA (Voice of America) report here."
Sports,The Ukrainian four-woman rowing team is stripped of its bronze medal Thursday after one member tests positive for a banned drug.
World," University of Pittsburgh alumni have won the Nobel Prize, played in the National Football League and unlocked the secrets of DNA. On Wednesday, the university celebrated a less prestigious but equally sweet accomplishment   the banana split..."
World," Iraq's top Shiite cleric made a dramatic return to Najaf at the head of a massive convoy Thursday hoping to end three weeks of fighting in the holy city, but hours earlier a mortar barrage slammed into a mosque filled with Iraqis preparing to join his march, killing 27 people.    Along with the mortar attack, another group of thousands of marchers heading into Najaf from its sister city Kufa came under fire from an Iraqi National Guard base..."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello may have to say goodbye to his title aspirations in Belgium this weekend but he doubts tat will take anything away from the  quot;phenomenal sensation quot; he gets lapping the Spa circuit.
Sports,Britain #39;s Chris Draper and Simon Hiscocks have cruised to Olympic bronze in the open 49er class. Hiscocks won silver with Ian Barker four years ago when the high performance 49ers made their Olympic debut in Sydney.
Sports,Irina Lashko has put Australia in a strong medal position going into the finals of the Olympic 3m springboard competition in Athens.
World,"A UN envoy has arrived for a close look at the government #39;s efforts to improve security and rein in Arab militia accused of months of atrocities in Darfur, preparing an assessment that could determine whether Sudan will be slapped "
World,"NARATHIWAT, Thailand - A powerful bomb hidden in a motorcycle killed one person and wounded 30 in Thailands mainly Muslim south on Thursday, a day ahead of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatras visit to the restive region."
Business,"More than a year after Saddam's ouster, a website hawking real estate in Iraq is seeing something of a mini-bubble. Asking prices in the swankier neighborhoods of Baghdad and Najaf are surging against a backdrop of civil unrest. By Joanna Glasner."
Business,"Really Simple Syndication technology, which lets news junkies get instant info feeds from multiple sites, is grabbing investors' attention. The latest evidence: a multimillion-dollar funding round for RSS developer Technorati. By Daniel Terdiman."
Business,"After big layoffs and management turmoil, the developer of the metaverse There looked near death. But \$14 million in new funding has pumped some life into the company. By Daniel Terdiman."
Business,"Shares of Taser International Inc. (TASR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose more than 4 percent before the market opened on Thursday after the stun-gun maker said it received new orders valued at \$1 million."
Business,NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners #39; Federation has decided not to support the strike call given by All India Motor Transport Congress against levy of a 10 per cent service tax on freight booking agents.
Business,STRUGGLING pest control and security specialist Rentokil today ruled out a break-up of the company or any major disposals as it reported back following a sweeping review of the business.
Business,"HONG KONG China Unicom, the smaller of the nation #39;s two mobile phone companies, said Thursday that first-half profit rose about 18 percent from a year earlier after buying networks from its parent."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone giants Vodafone and  Nokia teamed up on Thursday to simplify software for cell  phones written with the Java computer language that promises to  bring cheaper, smarter handsets."
World,JALPAIGURI: Nearly 50 passengers of an inter-state bus plying between Assam #39;s Kokrajhar district and Cooch Behar in West Bengal escaped miraculously with injuries on Thursday morning when a powerful time-bomb ripped apart the vehicle moments after they 
Sci/Tech,"Ask Eileen Harrington, associate director of the FTC's consumer protection bureau, questions about spam and consumer fraud on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,BAE Systems PLC  and Northrop Grumman Corp. won \$45 million contracts yesterday to develop prototypes of anti-missile technology that could protect commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missiles.
Sci/Tech,Internet service providers and other technology firms are proposing to soften a bill in Congress that they claim will make them targets of frivolous entertainment industry copyright lawsuits.
Sci/Tech,"A pair of new add-ons for Nintendo Co.'s Game Boy Advance turn the handheld into something considerably more than a gaming machine - a video phone and a video player. As long as you bear in mind that you're dealing with a toy, you might not be too bothered by the less than stellar quality."
Sci/Tech,"An ESA-designed house that uses technology designed for space could become the basis of the new German Antarctic station, Neumayer-III. The new station has to meet stringent laws set up to protect the Antarctic environment, which is where the use of space technology comes in."
Sci/Tech,"It could highlight dangerous plaque deposits in arteries    HealthDayNews -- Plaque deposits that slowly build up on artery walls can break apart, triggering heart attack or stroke. But a new imaging technology developed by Harvard University researchers uses an enzyme linked to arterial plaque to spot these cardiac 'trouble spots' early on..."
Sci/Tech,"Lashing out more common if one ear or finger is larger    HealthDayNews -- If one of your ears is bigger than the other, it may be a sign you're more likely to be aggressive when you get angry.    So say Ohio State University researchers, who found that the greater the asymmetry between certain body parts -- for example, if one foot, index finger, or ear is bigger than the other -- the more likely a person will show signs of aggression when provoked..."
Sci/Tech,"Airborne endotoxins hundreds of times higher in smoky environments    HealthDayNews -- Smoke-filled rooms may contain levels of endotoxins dozens or hundreds of times greater than smoke-free rooms, says a study by researchers at Lund University in Sweden.     Endotoxins are poisonous airborne substances produced by bacteria..."
Sci/Tech,"By JANET McCONNAUGHEY    (AP) -- Women who get lots of painful yeast infections can safely ward them off with a weekly pill, the largest study on the subject has found. Regular, preventive doses of an antifungal drug for six months dramatically cut the number of episodes..."
Sci/Tech,"In addition to a holiday-season push, the software giant says it is time to revisit its plans for its ambitious major update."
Sci/Tech,"  Indian outsourcing company Infosys Technologies Ltd. moved into its Shanghai office in February. Now, the company is running out of space and is scouting locations for a second outsourcing facility in China, a company executive said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing the roll-out of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday began pushing the security-focused update to PCs running Windows XP Professional Edition, made it available on Windows Update and started taking orders for SP2 CDs."
Sports,Hall of Fame basketball player Calvin Murphy was jubilant after a jury cleared him of all charges that he sexually abused five of his 10 daughters more than a decade ago.
Sci/Tech,"MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- An Australian inventor claims to have made the world's first commercially-viable motor vehicle powered by compressed air.       The vehicle is being tried out by contractors in Melbourne's parks and gardens over the next 12 months as an alternative to conventional diesel or petrol engines..."
Sci/Tech,<strong>In brief</strong> Exploit circulating for unpatched vuln
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood loves it. Techies hate it. And now, nine senators are signing on to help it pass. That's the latest chapter in the short history of the Induce Act, a bill aimed at cracking down on technologies that can be used to steal copyright works. By Xeni Jardin."
Sci/Tech,"Every year, in vitro fertilization clinics produce more embryos than they use in helping women get pregnant. A new study shows a wide discrepancy in what happens to the extras, from incineration to freezing. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,"Escalating oil prices and global warming concerns have shifted the quest for renewable energy sources into high gear. While wind and solar claim most of the attention, the dark horse in this race may be the restless energy of the sea. By Stephen Leahy."
Sports,"Although Big Ten co-champion Michigan will play in the Rose Bowl, the New Year #39;s Day game will have a Texas twist to it. After losing Pac-10 champion Southern Cal to the national championship Orange Bowl, Rose "
Sci/Tech,"A quiet couple in Berkeley, California, got sick of being ignored by the system. So they built a new one. How MoveOn.org changed the face of fund raising, brought P2P to political advertising and reinvented grass-roots activism. By Gary Wolf from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"A Justice Department proposal to require more stringent record-keeping of porn stars' identities draws fire from webmasters who run adult sites. If enacted, they say, the regs may make it tough for them to stay in business. By Xeni Jardin."
Business," The ranks of Americans filling for initial unemployment compensation swelled last week but at least half of this increase was linked to devastation wrought by Hurricane Charley earlier this month, the government said on Thursday."
Business," The ranks of Americans filling for  initial unemployment compensation swelled last week but at  least half of this increase was linked to devastation wrought  by Hurricane Charley earlier this month, the government said on  Thursday."
Sports," Staged in a grand theater in the land of  mythical strongmen Hercules and Atlas, the Athens Olympics were  supposed to herald a rebirth for the sport of weightlifting."
World, Rebels from Sudan's Darfur region  Thursday rejected calls to disarm or confine their fighters to  their bases before a political solution to the conflict there  has been decided and implemented.
Sci/Tech,Spoons are so old school. And so slow. Harried Americans searching for ways to shave precious seconds from their dining routines have seized on a slew of new foods designed to keep them on the go - no utensils needed.
Sci/Tech,"A grapefruit or two a day, along with a healthy diet, could help shrink widening waistlines. It might also cut smokers' risk for cancer as it inhibits a carcinogen in tobacco smoke."
Sci/Tech,  RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK) survived the dot com collapse and an assault from Microsoft Corp...
Sci/Tech,By MICHAEL J. MARTINEZ    NEW YORK (AP) -- Now that a week has passed and I've had time to digest the events surrounding Google Inc...
Sci/Tech,"By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is starting to ramp up distribution of its massive security update for the Windows XP operating system, but analysts say they still expect the company to move at a relatively slow pace to avoid widespread glitches..."
Business,US stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Thursday on volatile oil prices and as investors awaited a key economic report and comments from the Federal Reserve Bank chairman on Friday.
Business,"Toronto Dominion Bank will acquire 51 percent of US-based Banknorth Group Inc. in a \$3.8 billion cash and stock deal that will allow TD to expand its reach in the Northeastern United States, TD said Thursday."
Business,"Japan #39;s top three auto makers said Thursday their global production surged in July on brisk demand in overseas markets, but Mazda Motor Corp."
Business,"Confidence at German companies worsened less than expected in August, the closely-watched Ifo survey showed on Thursday, but the institute #39;s president said a recovery was still not on solid ground."
Business,"London oil prices fell briefly through \$40 on Thursday for the first time in three weeks, extending four sessions of heavy losses made as renewed exports from Iraq and higher-than-expected US gasoline inventories encouraged big-money "
Sci/Tech,"US agents busted an online network suspected of allowing the illegal trading of hundreds of movies, songs, video games and software programs over the Internet, the first such federal action taken "
Sci/Tech,A graphic account of how bullies use the medium to harass their victims featured in The New York Times on Thursday. Eighth-grade student Amanda Marcuson reported some classmates to authorities at her new school 
Sci/Tech,Sri Lanka Telecom Thursday decided to withdraw its case against the Indian ship accused of severing the island #39;s main link to the internet after conclusive evidence that the vessel had nothing to do with the damage caused to submarine fibre optic cable 
Sports,Hamish Carter of New Zealand clinched the gold medal for men #39;s triathlon at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games here Thursday. Carter won the three-discipline event at 1 hour 51 minutes and 7.73 seconds.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The International Olympic Committee announced today that Ukraine rower Olena Olefirenko, whose team place third in the women #39;s quadruple sculls event, has tested positive for the drug Ethamivan."
Sports,Ryder Cup wild card favourites Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald inspired each other to challenge strongly in the first round of the BMW International Open on Thursday.
World,"By Abdul Hussein Al-Obeidi, Associated Press, 8/26/2004 08:16. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric made a dramatic return to Najaf at the head of a massive convoy Thursday hoping to end three weeks of "
World,"Mark Thatcher, multi-millionaire businessman and son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, had planned to flee South Africa shortly before he was arrested on charges of being involved in a coup plot to overthrow the government of the central "
World," German business confidence dipped in August, reflecting worries about the strength of the country's economic recovery, a survey of German executives showed Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Britain's broadband access charges are still too high and need to be slashed further to bring them in line with other nations, the UK's media and telecoms regulator said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Telecommunications company Sprint on Thursday announced that it has certified Apple's Xserve G5 and QuickTime as mobile multimedia delivery platforms for Sprint's own PCS Vision Multimedia Services. This enables content service providers to use Xserve G5 systems and QuickTime to deliver streaming audio and video clips to Sprint customers whose phones support Sprint's new Vision Multimedia Service. The service provides content from CNN, NBC, Fox Sports, The Weather Channel, E! Entertainment, mFlix and other companies. ..."
Sports,"  Baseball #39;s union leaders, facing calls from some of its members to crack down on steroids, will discuss changing its drug testing policy today after reports of Barry Bonds #39; and Jason Giambi #39;s explosive grand jury testimony in the BALCO case."
Business," The ranks of Americans filing for  initial unemployment compensation swelled last week but at  least half of this increase was linked to devastation wrought  by Hurricane Charley earlier this month, the government said on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Arrowheads that turn up in the mud after a heavy rain are common here, but now archaeologists are digging up broken bits of fine china, parts of military uniforms and even charred firewood, relics of one of the biggest Army camps in the earliest days of the republic that went unnoticed for two centuries."
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> on  Thursday reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit and signaled  that business may not recover anytime soon, sending its shares  down more than 17 percent in pre market trading."
World," Investigators examined flight recorders  Thursday from Russia's mystery double air crash in which 89  people died, but one official doubted they would be of any use."
Business, U.S. Treasuries prices were moribund  on Thursday as a drought of major new data left the market at  the mercy of equities and oil price changes.
Business," Brown Forman Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BFb.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BFb.N</A>, which  sells products ranging from Jack Daniels whiskey to Lenox  china, on Thursday posted a better than expected 67 percent  jump in earnings as aggressive marketing boosted sales of  premium spirits and new wines."
Sports,"Red Bull Racing has dropped plans for a 700-million euro (\$940 million) revamp of Austria #39;s A1-Ring grand prix track because of environmental concerns, team owner Dietrich Mateschitz said."
Sci/Tech,UK scientists develop a process for making hydrogen from sunflower oil which may become an important future source of eco-friendly energy.
Sci/Tech,"Squats stopped muscle wasting in simulated experiment    HealthDayNews -- High-intensity resistance training may help astronauts maintain muscle strength and size during long space voyages, according to a new study.    The study, published in the Journal of Physiology, included 12 volunteers confined to their beds for 84 consecutive days in order to mimic the effects of living in a zero-gravity environment..."
Business, TD Bank confirmed Thursday it will buy mid sized New England retail bank Banknorth for  $3.8 billion US in a cash and shares deal.
Business,"London Brent crude has fallen briefly through \$40 for the first time in three weeks, extending heavy losses to a fifth session as renewed exports from Iraq and higher-than-expected US gasoline inventories encourage big-money funds to "
Business,"Hog and pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said quarterly earnings more than doubled due to higher hog prices and the acquisition last year of Farmland Foods."
Business,"Fast and sleek, the Chevy Corvette is the sports car of many a schoolboy #39;s dreams. And, for General Motors Corp., a PR nightmare."
Sci/Tech,UK scientists have developed a process for making hydrogen from sunflower oil which could prove an important future source of eco-friendly energy.
Sci/Tech,"China Telecom has selected Reliance-owned Flag Telecom to provide international bandwidth capacity between China and US West Coast, under a multi-million dollar contract."
Sci/Tech,"WEB SITE Digitimes, fresh from its typhoon traumas, reckons that Intel will highlight a dual core Pentium M codenamed Napa when it heralds its future directions at the Intel Developer Forum in September."
Sports,"  What a far cry this is from Sydney for Marion Jones. Comparatively speaking, these are the Olympics Lite, a few days of action and no hint of huge things."
Sports,It seemed that things couldn #39;t possibly get any worse for Evertonians after what must go down as the most embarrassing close season in the club #39;s history.
Sports,"  Jeff DaVanon has taken a back seat to Vladimir Guerrero and Jose Guillen this season, but the Anaheim Angels backup outfielder etched his name in the teams record book."
World," Typhoon Aere crashed into mainland China on Thursday, unleashing torrential rains and prompting the nearly a million people to seek safety, as the death toll climbed to on 35 Thursday after a mudslide killed 15 villagers in Taiwan."
World,"MANNHEIM, Germany Charges were reduced Wednesday against a US military policewoman accused in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal."
Sports," The U.S. men's basketball team atoned for two preliminary round losses with a big victory Thursday. The Americans wore down previously unbeaten Spain over the final minutes, pulling away for a 102 94 victory to advance to the semifinals."
World," Eleven members of the British parliament are planning to table a motion in the House of Commons calling for the impeachment of Prime Minister Tony Blair over the way he took the nation into the Iraq war, it was reported."
Sports," Calls of ""cut it out"" and ""give it back""  competed with a hot United States vs. China medals race  Thursday as the 28th Olympiad in Athens went into its final  days with some 80 medals still to be won."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly lower open on Wall Street  on Thursday after a report  showed a larger than expected rise in claims for unemployment  benefits, a gauge of strength in the jobs market."
Sports,Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz shoots against Shandon Anderson of the Miami Heat in Miami #39;s 100-80 win Monday. Corey Maggette scored four of his 33 points in the second overtime and the Los Angeles Clippers 
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> faces a lawsuit  from angry investors who allege they were defrauded in a  ""massive scheme of deception"" when they bought securities tied  to the credit worthiness of Enron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A>."
Business," Cardiovascular device maker Guidant  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A> said on Thursday it has resolved problems with  its Champion drug coated stent and plans to launch the heart  device in Europe in mid 2005."
Sports, Stephon Marbury scored 31 points and the United States defeated Spain 102 94 in a pressure packed Olympic men's basketball quarter final to keep alive their hopes of a gold medal.
Business," The ranks of Americans filing for initial unemployment compensation swelled last week but at least half of this increase was linked to devastation wrought by Hurricane Charley earlier this month, the government said on Thursday."
Business," Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO), Canada's second biggest by assets, said on Thursday it would acquire a majority stake of U.S. based Banknorth Group Inc. (BNK.N), while also boosting its dividend and reporting a 17 percent rise in profits."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday  after a report showed a larger than expected rise in claims for  unemployment benefits, a gauge of strength in the jobs market."
Business," Toronto Dominion Bank <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TD.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TD.TO</A>, Canada's  second biggest by assets, said on Thursday it would acquire a  majority stake of U.S. based Banknorth Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BNK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BNK.N</A>,  while also boosting its dividend and reporting a 17 percent  rise in profits."
Business," Smithfield Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SFD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SFD.N</A> on  Thursday said quarterly earnings more than doubled due to  higher hog prices and the hog and pork producer's acquisition  of Farmland Foods last year."
Business,"Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.(KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit and signaled that business may not recover any "
Business,"Forman Corp. (BFb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which sells products ranging from Jack Daniels whiskey to Lenox china, on Thursday posted a better than expected 67 percent jump "
Business,Private equity firm First Reserve Corp. continued its buying spree on Thursday by announcing its \$1.2 billion purchase of industrial equipment maker Dresser-Rand Co.
Business,"SMITHFIELD, Va. Meat processor Smithfield Foods says its income more than doubled in the most recent quarter. The company cites improved profitability in the hog production segment, combined with strong results "
Business,The Red Cross has issued a call for help from communities across the nation in the wake of Hurricane Charley. The storm system that blew through Florida two weeks ago caused billions of dollars in damage - and 
Business," Toronto Dominion Bank <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TD.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TD.TO</A>, Canada's  second biggest by assets, said on Thursday it would acquire a  majority stake of U.S. based Banknorth Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BNK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BNK.N</A>,  while also boosting its dividend and reporting a 17 percent  rise in profits."
Business,"BlackRock Inc. (BLK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the largest US fixed income managers, on Thursday said it will buy its far smaller competitor State Street Research  amp; Management Co."
Business,"Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , Canada #39;s second-biggest by assets, said on Thursday it would acquire a majority stake of US-based Banknorth Group Inc."
Business,"Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said quarterly earnings more than doubled due to higher hog prices and the hog and pork producer #39;s acquisition of Farmland Foods last year."
Business,Merck (MRK:NYSE - news - research) shares fell early Thursday after a study sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration concluded that its Vioxx arthritis drug put users at a greater risk to heart attacks than Pfizer #39;s (PFE:NYSE - news - research 
Sci/Tech,Wireless equipment vendor Nokia and wireless operator Vodafone said Thursday that they are launching an initiative to simplify standards for developing mobile Java applications.
Sci/Tech,"Capacity at Japanese plant to increase 7.5 to meet demand from digital camera, cell phone makers. TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s happened many times before, most notably with dial-up modems and Ethernet interfaces: A new network technology initially appears as an add-on, but over time, the technology "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft yesterday released its latest Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 and MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition (previously named MOM 2005 Express) system and application management offerings to manufacturing.
Sci/Tech,Casio Computer Co. Ltd. has taken the wraps off five new digital still cameras it will begin selling worldwide in the run-up to this year #39;s end-of-year sales season.
Sports,"Rulon Gardner, who had already left a big mark in the world of Olympic wrestling, left his shoes on the mat to signify his retirement from the ancient sport."
Sports,"ATHENS, 26 August - New Zealand triathletes created history today, after 33-year-old Hamish CARTER executed the perfect tactical race to win the Men #39;s Triathlon at Vouliagmeni, holding off teammate Bevan DOCHERTY, the fastest runner in the sport of "
Sports,Track #39;s governing body began investigating Thursday whether two Greek sprinters who withdrew from the Olympics had tried repeatedly to avoid doping testers.
Sports,Eighteen-year-old Allyson Felix set a world junior record of 22.18 seconds while winning the silver medal in the women #39;s 200. She finished second to former University of Arkansas student Veronica Campbell 
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug. 26 (Xinhuanet- Spain #39;s Iker Martinez and Xavier Fernandez won the Olympic gold medal in men #39;s sailing 49er at the Athens Olympics here on Thursday."
Sports,South Africa have been forced to leave striker Shaun Bartlett out of their squad for next weekend #39;s World Cup qualifier against DR Congo because of an ankle injury.
World,"Sir Mark Thatcher was planning to leave South Africa when he was arrested, authorities in the country said. The son of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is under house arrest and facing the possibility "
World,Zimbabwe #39;s main opposition party Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has threatened to boycott all elections in the country until the government implements  quot;real quot; electoral 
Sci/Tech,"Software giant readies slew of new products for the holidays and revisits options for major Windows revision, News.com has learned."
Sports,"By the time the competitor wearing number 3293 stepped on to the runway for her first attempt in the women #39;s long jump qualifying competition last night, the sun had long since disappeared over the roof of the Olympic Stadium."
World,"26 August 2004 -- Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, arrived in the city of Al-Najaf today in a bid to end a weeks-long conflict between US forces and militiamen loyal to Shi #39;ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr."
World,"Malabo - The trial of 18 men charged with plotting to oust Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema went into a fourth day on Thursday, with an Armenian pilot accused of being a hired gun for the coup bid giving evidence."
Sci/Tech,"The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer and Europe's largest wireless operator have launched an initiative to simplify Java standards for mobile devices in a move aimed to help developers create software for multiple Java-enabled devices, thus providing users with a wider choice of Java-based applications."
Sports, New Jersey at Cleveland (7 p.m. EST). The Central Division leading Cavaliers are 7 3 in their last 10 games.
Business," Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said internal controls are usually enough to prevent banks from engaging in illegal ""tying,"" a practice in which low cost loans are offered to borrowers who agree to buy other high fee services."
World, Uma wanted nothing to do with the Chechen war and sat out the fighting hundreds of miles from her homeland. But the war found her anyway.
Sci/Tech," Recording companies looking to wring more profits out of music sales are hoping to sell retailers on a new hybrid disc. On one side is standard CD audio; on the other, the enhanced sound, video and other media capabilities of a DVD."
Sci/Tech," She needs to be coddled with sweet talk and pampered with gifts, but you'll never see her in the flesh. A Hong Kong company has developed a ""virtual girlfriend"" for new cell phones with video capability."
World," Whenever Lalibati, a poor farmer's wife in western India, falls sick, she heads for only one person: the local faith healer."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The man convicted of the brutal murder and rape that kept David Milgaard wrongfully imprisoned for 23 years will not be able to appeal his case to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Business,"Forman Corp., which sells products ranging from Jack Daniel #39;s whiskey to Lenox china, posted a better than expected 67 percent jump in earnings Thursday as aggressive marketing boosted sales of premium spirits and new wines."
Business,"NEW YORK Steve Coll, the managing editor of The Washington Post for the past six years and the apparent front-runner to succeed the top editor, announced abruptly that he would step down at the end of the year to divide his time between writing books and "
Business,Mitsubishi Motors Corp. suggested Thursday it is in talks with DaimlerChrysler AG to review the existing partnership arrangements between them.
Sports," South Korea were still lobbying  gymnastics and Olympics officials over the gold medal gymnast  Yang Tae young lost as a result of a judging mistake, the team  said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing the roll-out of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday began pushing the security-focused update to PCs running Windows XP Professional Edition "
Sci/Tech,"The FBI seized computers and software as part of an investigation into illegal sharing of copyrighted materials over peer-to-peer networks, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a move that is intended to deliver benefits for the mobile industry and for mobile customers, Nokia and Vodafone today announce the formation of a mobile service architecture initiative."
Sci/Tech,"The fight started at school, when some teenage girls stole a pencil case filled with makeup that belonged to a new classmate, Amanda Marcuson, and she reported them."
Sci/Tech,"This discovery was made possible by the unprecedented accuracy of the HARPS spectrograph on ESO #39;s 3.6-m telescope at La Silla, which allows radial velocities to be measured with a precision better than 1 m/s."
Sci/Tech,Toshiba Corp says it plans to boost output capacity for flash memory chips at a plant in central Japan by 7.5 percent to meet robust demand from digital camera and mobile phone makers.
Sci/Tech,"SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- One of the hottest technology markets, Wireless LAN (WLAN), or Wi-Fi, is undergoing a fundamental shift, according to In-Stat/MDR (http://www."
Sci/Tech,"Casio today announced five new digital cameras for the consumer market, the slim Casio Exilim Card EX-S100 has a 3.2-megapixel sensor, the Casio Exilim Pro EX-P700 is a 7.2-megapixel digital with 4x optical zoom and the Business Shot feature that provides "
Sports,"ATHENS Hamish Carter won the gold in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday, outkicking the world champion and fellow New Zealander, Bevan Docherty, over the final 500 meters."
Sports,"Controversial triple Olympic champion Marion Jones will try to claim the two titles she missed out on in 2000 when she competes in the long jump final and, hopefully, the 4x100 metres relay at the Athens Games on Friday."
Sports,"The team that did near the worst in Olympic baseball drew the most fans while the team among the most feared were not there. Such was the Olympic baseball competition, where "
Sports," Ukrainian rower Olena Olefirenko has failed a drugs test at the Olympics and has been stripped of a bronze medal, the International Olympic Committee has announced."
Sports,"MITILINI, Greece Inside the pint-size community theater here, on a street hugging the Aegean Sea, the party was to begin at sundown."
Sports, The team that did near the worst in  Olympic baseball drew the most fans while the team among the  most feared were not there.
World,"David Hicks, centre, faces the US military tribunal in Guantanamo Bay yesterday. His father Terry and stepmother Bev are seated at far left."
World,"Zimbabwe #39;s opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) announced yesterday that it will boycott all future elections until President Robert Mugabe #39;s government changes its electoral system, ends state violence and repeals repressive media "
World,"It was rush hour and a young police constable, working a pay-duty shift outside the Royal York Hotel, spotted 45-year-old Sugston Anthony Brookes just minutes before "
World,Large crowds have lined Paris streets to witness military columns roll through marking the 60th anniversary of the citys liberation from German occupation.
World," At least 10 supporters of Iraq's  top Shi'ite cleric were shot dead in Najaf Thursday when gunmen  opened fire at police who were trying to control the crowd,  prompting the police to return fire, witnesses said."
World, Iraq's most revered cleric arrived  in Najaf Thursday to try to end a bloody three week uprising as  tensions were inflamed by attacks on Shi'ite marchers that  killed at least 74 people and wounded 315.
Sports," Fani Halkia's victory in the Olympics  women's 400 meters hurdles was extraordinary but drug related  questions about the Greek's performance are unfair, Australian  coach Phil King said Thursday."
Business,"Enron's ex-head of investor relations pleads guilty to fraud, pays a penalty of \$1.49m and agrees to testify against his ex-bosses."
Sci/Tech,A US appeals court ruled this week that a lower tribunal had no right to decide a case brought against US internet giant Yahoo by two French groups trying to halt online sales of Nazi memorabilia. Documents showed on Wednesday that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ...
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Personalization - The Fallout\\There has been a lot of discussion recently about search engine personalization, with search engines such as Yahoo! and Google experimenting with factoring in profile information to adjust search results based on relevance to a specific user rather than just giving the exact same results ..."
Business,There's hope for the next generation when teens begin investing their money.
Sports,Australian Irina Lashko advances to the final of 3-meter springboard with the top score from Thursday's semifinals.
World," Stephon Marbury set a U.S. Olympic record with 31 points, and a U.S..."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A Yemeni poet accused of crafting terrorist propaganda asked to represent himself Thursday before a U.S. military commission, but officers said it was not allowed..."
World," Iraq's top Shiite cleric made a dramatic return to Najaf at the head of a massive convoy Thursday hoping to end three weeks of fighting in the holy city. But hours earlier, a mortar barrage hit a mosque filled with Iraqis preparing to join his march, killing 27 people and wounding 63..."
World," The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits rose last week, reflecting the impact of hurricane Charley, which recently tore through Florida.    The Labor Department reported Thursday that new applications for unemployment insurance increased by a seasonally adjusted 10,000 to 343,000 for the week ending Aug..."
World,Walking Barry Bonds intentionally to load the bases in the 10th inning turned out to be the wrong move for Florida - because Rudy Seanez then walked pinch-hitter A.J. Pierzynski on four pitches...
Business,"Canadian stocks fell, led by Toronto- Dominion Bank, after the lender said it would buy a controlling stake in Banknorth Group Inc."
Business,"Bee Staff Writer. Californians are slowly growing more optimistic about the health of the economy, but a majority still feels the state is in bad economic times, according to a new Field Poll."
Sports,Serena and Venus Williams drew into opposite halves yesterday of a US Open draw that created the possibility that the sisters could be finalists in the tournament for the third time.
Business," U.S. Treasuries prices were a shade firmer on Thursday, though gains were tentative at best as a drought of major data left the market at the mercy of volatile oil price changes."
Sci/Tech, Steve Jobs is a master when it comes to figuring out ways to help the masses savor songs digitally. Now Apple's boss is counting on a new lightweight mobile base station called AirPort Express to continue to bang the drum for digital music.
Business," Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. reported an 18 percent increase in second quarter earnings, citing a tax benefit and improved sales."
Sci/Tech, Hormone fueled songbirds are steadily forcing out a rival species in North America's
Sci/Tech,Apple #39;s appeal to enterprise and high-end computing grew yesterday when Oracle announced its support and use of Xserves internally.
World," In an open letter to US President George W. Bush and his Democratic rival John Kerry, the leading Cuban American lobby group called for tougher US policies against Cuba's communist government."
Business," U.S. Treasuries prices were a shade  firmer on Thursday, though gains were tentative at best as a  drought of major data left the market at the mercy of volatile  oil price changes."
Business, A U.S. advisory panel on Friday will  review data on an experimental drug that is injected into the  eye to stop vision loss in elderly patients at risk of going  blind.
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed on  Thursday after a report showed a larger than expected rise in  weekly jobless claims, but a continued drop in oil prices  boosted investor sentiment."
Business," Federal Reserve Chairman Alan  Greenspan said internal controls are usually enough to prevent  banks from engaging in illegal types of ""tying,"" a practice in  which low cost loans are offered to borrowers who agree to buy  other high fee services."
Sci/Tech,"IBM says that it has developed a technique of using  #39;strained germanium #39; which, it claims, will triple the performance of commercial chips."
Business,Stock prices fell in early trading today with investors collecting some profits after Wednesday's gains.
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone giants Vodafone and  Nokia teamed up on Thursday to simplify software for cell  phones written with the Java computer language that promises to  bring cheaper, smarter handsets."
Sci/Tech,The companies want to create more consistent platforms that can be used with any handset.
Sci/Tech,"HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania attorney generals office Monday sued an online university for allegedly selling bogus academic degrees - including an MBA awarded to a cat."
Business, European Union antitrust regulators will launch an investigation into whether or not the proposed Microsoft Time Warner joint acquisition of a US DRM company will strengthen Microsoft #39;s  quot;already leading position quot; in the DRM solutions 
Business,"TELCOS Optus and Vodafone Australia will combine to create a national 3G mobile network, just three weeks after rival Telstra Corp entered a similar deal."
Business,"WASHINGTON : The line of people filing new claims for jobless benefits grew last week, hurt by damage to businesses caused by Hurricane Charley, a US government report showed."
Business,Dollar General (DG:NYSE - news - research) fell Thursday after reporting cost overruns that left first-quarter earnings a penny shy of Wall Street estimates.
Business,"  Vivendi Universal SA has reached a deal with French authorities to change its tax regime in a deal that will boost its bottom line, the entertainment and telecommunications giant said Thursday."
Business,Just a couple of years ago the for-profit education centers were truly living up to their names. They were schooling the market on rich stock gains as the country retooled the workforce in the grand pursuit of higher learning.
Business,"The three final bidders for Odeon could learn as early as Friday who has succeeded in buying the UK cinema chain for more than 380 million pounds (\$683 million), sources close to the auction said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,IT administrators preparing for the Windows XP SP2 juggernaut may want to catch up on their reading before deploying the service pack.
Sci/Tech,New Japanese research into silicon carbide growth could revolutionise the electronics industry. A team of scientists has developed a method of making near-perfect silicon carbide crystals.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia and Vodafone have positioned themselves at the forefront of further developing Java for mobile devices, with the ultimate aim being more consistent platforms for developers across various handsets."
Sci/Tech,"IBM continued its data management-related acquisition streak Thursday by announcing plans to buy Venetica, a maker of content integration software."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday Microsoft announced that it had completed the development of Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005, its next-generation operations management server product, which will ship in separate versions aimed at enterprises and mid-sized businesses "
Sci/Tech,Sri Lanka #39;s main telecommunications provider says an Indian cargo ship snapped an undersea fiber optic cable that is a key Internet link between the tropical island and the rest of the world.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain and Julie Foudy all played together in the groundbreaking 1991 women #39;s World Cup."
World," Fight recorders have failed to provide reliable information about what brought down two Russian jetliners nearly simultaneously this week, killing 89 people, but that terrorism remained a leading possibility, a top official said today."
World,"Six persons, including two Border Security Force (BSF) men, were killed and 51 others injured in three blasts triggered by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants "
World,"The grandson of slain Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi urged Palestinians on Thursday to rise up peacefully to demand an end to Israeli occupation, and said freedom was close."
World," British Airways chief executive Rod Eddington and other senior management will help out the ground staff at London #39;s Heathrow airport during the upcoming busy holiday weekend, after days of staff shortages and delays, the company said "
World," Russian authorities said they were still pursuing all leads in their investigation of mysterious twin plane crashes that killed 89 people, while the press attributed the tragedies to terrorism."
World," Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is aiming to make cooperation with Libya a model for Europe's efforts to stem a tide of illegal immigration from Africa, but further talks are still needed between Tripoli, Rome and the EU to resolve the crisis."
World, Japan's anti monopoly agency raided several top record companies Thursday on suspicion they illegally blocked other firms from offering music ringtone services to mobile phone users.
World," President Bush wants to work with Republican Sen. John McCain to pursue court action against political ads by ""shadowy"" outside groups, the White House said Thursday amid growing pressure on the president to denounce attacks on John Kerry's war record."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment Incorporated (SCEI) and Nvidia announced today that they have been working together to develop the custom graphics processing unit (GPU) for SCEI s next-generation computer entertainment system, according to a joint press "
Sci/Tech," British scientists say they have found a new, greener way to power cars and homes using sunflower oil, a commodity more commonly used for cooking fries."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> faces a lawsuit  from angry investors who allege they were defrauded in a  ""massive scheme of deception"" when they bought securities tied  to the credit worthiness of bankrupt energy trader Enron Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A>."
Sci/Tech,A survey of artists and musicians in the US has revealed that a large majority have embraced the internet and consider it to be a helpful tool to their careers.
Sci/Tech,"I spend anywhere from three to eight hours every week sweating along with a motley crew of local misfits, shelving, sorting, and hauling ton after ton of written matter in a rowhouse basement in Baltimore. We have no heat nor air conditioning, but still, every week, we come and work. Volunteer night is Wednesday, but many of us also work on the weekends, when we're open to the public. There are times when we're freezing and we have to wear coats and gloves inside, making handling books somewhat tricky; other times, we're all soaked with sweat, since it's 90 degrees out and the basement is thick with bodies. One learns to forget about personal space when working at The Book Thing, since you can scarcely breathe without bumping into someone, and we are all so accustomed to having to scrape by each other that most of us no longer bother to say ""excuse me"" unless some particularly dramatic brushing occurs. "
Business,"Learning institutions have cooled off lately, but Apollo Group remains upbeat about the future."
Sci/Tech,"If this were a Hollywood movie, the federal lawman would be played by an A-list actor. But in the real world, the marshal displays only the familiar, everyman face of U.S. Attorney General John D. Ashcroft, while the film might be a bootleg copy swapped illegally online.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,China confirms reports that the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in its pig population.
Sci/Tech,Big Blue plans to acquire Venetica to fill out its lineup of software for accessing business documents.
Sports," The long goodbye ends for the Fab Five on Thursday when the U.S. women's soccer team plays Brazil for the Olympic title. It will be the long anticipated chance for Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly and Brandi Chastain to end their time together as world champions, a bragging right they haven't been able to claim for five years."
Sci/Tech," If this were a Hollywood movie, the federal lawman would be played by an A list actor. But in the real world, the marshal displays only the familiar, everyman face of U.S. Attorney General John D. Ashcroft, while the film might be a bootleg copy swapped illegally online."
Business," RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's unemployment  rate fell in July for the third straight month to a seven-month  low of 11.2 percent and wages rose, underscoring the  strengthening economy, official data showed on Thursday."
Business,A look at this West Coast retailer reveals a market-crushing year-to-date run.
Sci/Tech,"Wine, the elixir of the gods, may be as old as human history, and a team of archaeologists who combine their science with chemistry has found evidence that Chinese were already enjoying sips of fermented rice, honey and fruit in the late Stone Age, more "
World,Russian officials remain baffled after examining the black boxes from Tuesday's mystery double air crash.
World," She needs to be coddled with sweet talk and pampered with gifts, but you'll never see her in the flesh. A Hong Kong company has developed a ""virtual girlfriend"" for new cell phones with video capability..."
World, The long goodbye ends for the Fab Five on Thursday when the U.S. women's soccer team plays Brazil for the Olympic title...
Business,BIG aircraft orders from Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International yesterday underscored the potential for growth in the Asia-Pacific aviation industry.
Business,"Optus and Vodafone responded yesterday to the Telstra and Hutchison 3G infrastructure joint venture, unveiling plans to build a 3G network of their own."
Business,  Higher margins on the hard stuff and profits from a pair of low carb wines launched earlier this year helped boost liquor giant Brown Forman #39;s fiscal first quarter profits 67 percent.
Business,"Shares of Merck  amp; Co. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell on Thursday after a US study suggested that patients taking its Vioxx arthritis drug had a 50 percent greater risk "
Business,TONY JONES: To business news now and a sharp rebound in the advertising market has improved the fortunes of Australia #39;s media giants.
World,"LAS CRUCES, N.M. - President Bush wants to work with Republican Sen..."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A Yemeni poet accused of crafting al-Qaida propaganda admitted he is a member of Osama bin Laden's terror network in a dramatic appearance Thursday before a U.S. military commission..."
Sci/Tech,"European astronomers sighted the planet orbiting a Sun-like star, mu Arae, in a southern constellation called the Altar and which is bright enough to be seen with the naked eye."
Sci/Tech,"Federal agents armed with search warrants conducted raids in three states Wednesday as part of a nationwide crackdown on the theft of copyrighted materials through the Internet, the Justice Department announced."
Sci/Tech,"IBM plans to acquire content-management software maker Venetica, the 18th acquisition that Big Blue #39;s Software Group has made since 2001."
Sci/Tech,ADVOCATES of open-source software will celebrate Software Freedom Day on Saturday by holding Linux installation events around the country.
Sports,"After enduring the indignity of having to train at a nearby college track by herself while heats of the 100 and 200 meters were being run, Marion Jones finally made her grand "
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Spain #39;s Iker Martinez and Xavier Fernandez won gold in the 49er sailing class Thursday. Martinez and Fernandez, reigning world champions, finished seventh in the 16th race and posted 67 net points in the event."
World,"A passenger bus and another carrying paramilitary soldiers and their families were blown up in separate explosions in northeastern Indias insurgency-wracked Assam state today, killing four people and wounding 39 others, officials said."
World,"There are no pigs in the Chinese mainland infected with the H5N1 virus, or avian flu virus, and relevant research has reached no clear conclusion on H5N1 infecting pigs, announced "
Business," Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.  and Thomas Weisel Partners agreed to pay a combined  #36;100 million to settle charges involving conflicts of interest between research and investment banking, U.S. regulators said on Thursday."
Business," Brazil's unemployment rate fell in July for the third straight month to a seven month low of 11.2 percent and wages rose, underscoring the strengthening economy, official data showed on Thursday."
World, Britain and South Africa called jointly Thursday for Zimbabwe to establish a conducive environment for fair elections next year    after the main opposition party said it would boycott them.
Sports, Officials had to separate the U.S. and  Spanish coaches when an argument erupted at the end of the game  as the United States beat Spain 102 94 in the Olympic men's  basketball quarter finals Thursday.
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> on  Thursday reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit and signaled  that business may not recover any time soon, sending its shares  down more than 17 percent in pre market trading."
Business," Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.  and  Thomas Weisel Partners agreed to pay a combined  $100 million to  settle charges involving conflicts of interest between research  and investment banking, U.S. regulators said on Thursday."
Business,AUSTRALIA #39;S telecommunications players have chosen sides in the pending war to win consumers to the new generation of mobile phones.
World," British marathon flop Paula Radcliffe is leaving it until the last before deciding whether or not to run in the Olympic 10,000 metres."
Sports, Officials had to separate the U.S. and  Spanish coaches when an argument erupted at the end of the game  as the United States beat Spain 102 94 in the Olympic men's  basketball quarter finals Thursday.
World,"BASRA, Iraq (AP) -- A sabotage attack on a cluster of about 20 oil pipelines in southern Iraq has cut exports from the key oil producing region by half, a top oil official said Thursday."
Business,"On 12 July, Microsoft and Time Warner, both US companies, sought clearance under the European Union #39;s Merger Regulation for plans to jointly acquire ContentGuard."
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Europe #39;s largest drugmaker, said it settled a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who accused the drugmaker last June of withholding safety data on the antidepressant Paxil."
Business,"Forman Corp. (BFb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which sells products ranging from Jack Daniels whiskey to Lenox china, on Thursday posted a better than expected 67 percent jump "
Business,"Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Thomas Weisel Partners agreed to pay a combined \$100 million to settle charges involving conflicts of interest between research and investment banking, US regulators said on Thursday."
Business,"Shares of Datawest Solutions Inc. (DS.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) rose on Thursday after the Canadian maker of software for banks said it would be bought by rival Open Solutions Inc."
Business,The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday the third review of Argentina #39;s \$13 billion loan program was delayed but both sides were still talking.
Business,"Brazil #39;s unemployment rate fell in July for the third straight month to a seven-month low of 11.2 percent and wages rose, underscoring the strengthening economy, official data showed on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,A UK advertising watchdog group has ordered Microsoft to change an ad that compares the costs of running Linux and Windows operating systems.
Sci/Tech,Steve Jobs is a master when it comes to figuring out ways to help the masses savor songs digitally. Now Apple #39;s boss is counting on a new lightweight mobile base station called AirPort Express to continue to bang the drum for digital music.
Sports,"Hamish Carter and fellow Kiwi Bevan Docherty shook off the long-shot Swiss youngster, Sven Riederer, with 800 meters to go, then had a friendly duel to the line for Olympic gold on Thursday."
Sports,Center fielder Ellen Estes scored three goals including the decider to help the United States beat Australia 6-5 Thursday in the Olympic women #39;s water polo bronze medal game.
Sports,Alain Boumsong has come out in full support of Alex McLeish following Rangers #39; exit from the Champions League on Wednesday.
World,Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric made a dramatic return to this violence-wracked city on Thursday aiming to broker a peace deal to end more than three weeks of devastating fighting between US forces and Shiite militants.
Sci/Tech,"KDE developers are crafting a search engine for the desktop, but don't look for it just yet."
Sci/Tech,"Rumours that the Internet would witness a sustained and devastating cyber-attack by Islamic ""cyber-terrorists"" today have turned out to be completely baseless.\"
Business," Hurricane Charley's damaging path  through Florida and the growing ineffectiveness of sales  incentives caused U.S. car and trucks sales to slip in August,  raising the likelihood of costly cuts in vehicle production,  analysts said."
World," After a 16 day delay while ballots were counted, a state representative Thursday conceded to the state's former state natural resources chief in the tight GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District."
World," Investigators examined flight recorders  Thursday from Russia's mystery double air crash in which 89  people died, but one official doubted they would be of any use."
World, Rebels from Sudan's Darfur  region Thursday rejected calls to disarm or confine their  fighters to their bases before a political solution to the  conflict.
Business,"Russian prosecutors seize financial documents for the last two years  from oil producer Yukos, raising fears of fresh tax demands."
World,"Chile's Supreme Court strips Augusto Pinochet of immunity, paving the way for a possible trial on human rights abuses."
Business,Ditech makes the cell phone experience clearer -- and makes for a happy experience for investors.
World,"LAS CRUCES, N.M. - President Bush wants to work with Republican Sen..."
World," Voters are so deadlocked on their choice for president that the campaigns will need to focus on keeping the intensity of support high and turning them out on Election Day, according to pollsters who conducted a bipartisan survey.    The overall race between Democrat John Kerry and President Bush, a Republican, remains deadlocked..."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday  said it has upgraded the wireless networking capabilities of  its Centrino line of notebook computer chips to allow broader  network access with improved security."
Business,British pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline today agreed to make public information about all its clinical drug trials following accusations that it misled doctors about the safety of an anti-depressant for children.
Business,"The US Labor Department said Thursday the number of workers filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits rose by 10,000 last week."
Business,Pharmaceutical company Merck  amp; Co.  quot;strongly quot; disagreed Thursday with the conclusions of a Food and Drug Administration-funded study that said use of the company #39;s arthritis pain reliever Vioxx increased the risk of heart attack.
Business,  Deutsche Bank (DB) and Thomas Weisel Partners settled a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into alleged conflicts of interest over the firms #39; research and investment banking activities.
Business,"Pork processor Smithfield Foods Inc. said Thursday that improved profitability in the hog production segment, combined with strong results in pork, offset lower earnings in the beef segment to push first-quarter profits above revised expectations."
Business,Rodrigo Rato visits Argentina next week in a key test for the IMF #39;s new head as strains grow with the fund #39;s third biggest borrower after the government made a risky gamble to halt its loan program.
Sci/Tech," UK civil servants have been fired and  quot;disciplined quot; in a crackdown on Net porn at work, says Britain #39;s The Sun newspaper here."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone giants Vodafone and Nokia teamed up on Thursday to simplify software for cell phones written with the Java computer language that promises to bring cheaper, smarter handsets."
Sci/Tech,"Global server sales rose nearly 8 percent in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 26, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Computer Associates International Inc. avoided a revolt at its annual meeting yesterday, when shareholders voted down a proposal requesting that the company #39;s board adopt "
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone tunes are considered by many to be a curse of modern life, but for users of some Siemens handsets they could be a positive hazard to health, the German engineering giant warned on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"To help its customers get a handle on all the data scattered across their enterprises, IBM Thursday announced plans to acquire Venetica, a privately held company that makes content integration software."
Sci/Tech,"The fight started at school, when some eighth-grade girls stole a pencil case filled with makeup that belonged to a new classmate, Amanda Marcuson, and she reported them."
Sports,ATHENS was hit by an earthquake named Fani Halkia yesterday and Jana Pittman was left crying in the rubble of her shattered dreams.
Sports,"They battled over the final three kilometers before Carter pulled ahead for a victory by just under eight seconds. Carter covered the three-event competition in one hour, 51 minutes, 7.73 seconds."
Sports,"Rulon Gardner defeated Iran #39;s Sajad Barzi, 3-0, in overtime in the 264-pound division of Greco-Roman wrestling at Ano Liossia Olympic Hall."
Sports,"The  quot;Iranian Hercules quot; Hossein Rezazadeh extended his reign as the world #39;s strongest man this morning, defending his super-heavyweight Olympic weightlifting gold medal with a jaw-dropping display of strength."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Ellen Estes scored the game-winning goal with just 2:20 remaining, leading the United States women #39;s water polo team to a 6-5 victory over Australia in the bronze medal match Thursday."
Sports,France coach Raymond Domenech named his 20-man squad Thursday for upcoming 2006 World Cup qualifying matches against Israel and the Faroe Islands.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. has agreed to acquire content integration software maker Venetica Corp., a move that continues IBM's pattern of snapping up its business partners to augment its software portfolio."
Sci/Tech," Two clients of Germany's Postbank (DPBGn.DE) fell for an e mail fraud that led them to reveal money transfer codes to a bogus Web site    the first case of this scam in German, prosecutors said on Thursday."
Business," Hurricane Charley's damaging path through Florida and the growing ineffectiveness of sales incentives caused U.S. car and trucks sales to slip in August, raising the likelihood of costly cuts in vehicle production, analysts said."
Sports, The Houston Texans placed inside linebacker Marcus Bell on injured reserve Wednesday with a shoulder injury he suffered last weekend in a game at Pittsburgh.
Business," London Brent crude fell briefly through   $40 on Thursday for the first time in three weeks, extending  heavy losses to a fifth session as renewed exports from Iraq  and higher than expected U.S. gasoline inventories encouraged  big money funds to take profits."
Business," Toronto Dominion Bank <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TD.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TD.TO</A> made a  much anticipated push into U.S. retail banking on Thursday,  announcing it would acquire a majority stake in Banknorth Group  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BNK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BNK.N</A> for  $3.8 billion."
Sports," The days of U.S. domination of the  Olympic basketball tournament are over and so, it appears, is  the fans' love affair with the American Dream Team."
World," Sudan's government defiantly dismissed a UN deadline for it to disarm its proxy militia in the Darfur region, insisting it would resolve the conflict there through ongoing African Union peace talks."
Business,"The number of Americans living in poverty increased by 1.3 million last year, while the ranks of the uninsured swelled by 1.4 million, the Census Bureau reported Thursday."
World, British anti terrorism police arrested  Thursday Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al Masri who was already  jailed in London under a U.S. arrest warrant.
Business,"Deutsche Bank Securities has agreed to pay \$87.5 million to settle allegations that it issued stock research that was biased by its investment-banking business, regulators announced Thursday, as part of a crackdown on conflicts of interest on Wall Street."
Business,"Discount retailer Fred #39;s Inc. (FRED.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said second-quarter profit fell, hit by increased markdowns, higher diesel fuel costs and other factors, sending its shares down almost 19 percent."
Business,"Shares of Career Education Corp. (CECO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell on Thursday, after a newspaper said a grand jury probe was launched that could result in criminal charges against the company."
Business,The state treasurer has threatened to withdraw some state funds from Bank of America because of job cuts and other moves following its acquisition of Fleet Boston Financial Corp.
Business,"Global Building Services Inc., a Newhall, Calif.-based company that provided janitorial services to Target stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas, has agreed to pay \$1."
Sci/Tech, The company's third supercomputing center will focus on the energy industry.
Sci/Tech,"Motorola and NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s top mobile phone operator, plan to jointly develop third-generation handsets, giving Motorola a way into a market largely out of reach for foreign manufacturers."
Sci/Tech,"The pensions minister has condemned hundreds of his staff for using the internet at work to view pornography, including images of children."
Sci/Tech,The British watchdog agency charged with monitoring fairness and accuracy in advertising has ordered Microsoft to pull print ads comparing the total cost of ownership of Linux and Windows.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it has upgraded the wireless networking capabilities of its Centrino line of notebook computer chips to allow broader network access with improved security."
Sports,Everton said Thursday it has rejected Manchester United #39;s bid for star striker Wayne Rooney and Newcastle #39;s revised offer for the same player.
Sports,"Andrejus Zadneprovskis of Lithuania got the silver. Libor Capalini of the Czech Republic won the bronze. Modern pentathlon combines shooting, fencing (one duel against every other competitor "
World,"SANTIAGO : Chile #39;s Supreme Court lifted the immunity from prosecution of former dictator Augusto Pinochet, who faces criminal charges over the disappearance of political opponents during Operation Condor."
World,"The millionaire businessman Hungary #39;s Socialists have chosen as this country #39;s next prime minister, will have to wait a month before he can be formally "
World, British police launched their own  terrorism case Thursday against a Muslim cleric already jailed  in London under a U.S. arrest warrant.
World," Police in the Russian region of Chechnya  have new orders to open fire on anyone wearing a mask, the  local interior minister was quoted as saying Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"A satellite system which automatically opens train doors has failed, leaving passengers stuck on board."
World,"A top Russian official said Thursday that flight recorders failed to provide reliable information about what brought down two jetliners just minutes apart, but for the first time a government leader conceded that terrorism was considered the leading possibility."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Toshiba tinkers with Wi-Fi for TV...Music promoter offers concert downloads...WS-I tackles Web services attachments.
Sci/Tech,"The drive, loaded with the open-source OS, can be plugged into the USB port of any computer to turn it into a Linux machine."
Sci/Tech,Hackers could exploit the vulnerabilities to launch DOS attacks and bypass user authentication on the servers.
Sci/Tech,"Friday product launch to put music player at forefront of effort to make once-stodgy printer manufacturer ""cool."""
Business,A lawsuit filed by New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer against GlaxoSmithKline over charges that the pharmaceutical company withheld information about the safety and effectiveness of Paxil has been settled.
Business,"German business confidence dropped in August, reflecting concerns about economic recovery in the country, a survey made by a leading economic institute showed Thursday."
Business,"  The New York Stock Exchange could have avoided the controversy over former chief Richard Grasso #39;s  $187.5 million pay package if it had faced more competition, the head of the Nasdaq Stock Market said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"If Microsoft Corp. possessed the panache of Apple Computer Inc., it would have named the new Windows XP operating system release after a fabulous feline, as in Jaguar or "
Sci/Tech,"Internet file sharing, commonly referred to as peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, allows individuals to trade copies of their digital files over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone giants Vodafone and Nokia have teamed up to simplify software for cell phones written with the Java computer language that promises to bring cheaper, smarter handsets."
Sci/Tech,"Peripheral maker LaCie released on Thursday a mobile hard drive loaded with, MandrakeSoft #39;s version of the Linux operating system."
Sports,Trainer Patrick Biancone says the Lion Heart who will try to get 1 1/4 miles in Saturday #39;s Travers is not the same Lion Heart who failed to get the same distance in the Kentucky Derby 17 weeks ago.
World,"Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Hussien al-Sistani has begun a trip to the city of Najaf to help bring an end to the fighting there. Once he arrives, he plans to lead a peace march."
World,SIR Mark Thatcher could face 15 years in jail after being charged yesterday with helping to finance a mercenary plot to topple the head of an oil-rich African state.
World,THERE were fresh fears over petrol prices today after saboteurs attacked a number of pipelines in southern Iraq. The latest attacks add further pressure on petrol companies to raise prices at the pumps in order to protect their investment.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia and Vodafone announced they will team up for a mobile service architecture initiative, with the aim of simplifying mobile Java standards."
Sci/Tech,The latest Gartner figures show that both server shipments and revenue increased in Q2 as Hewlett-Packard and IBM lost market share to Sun and Dell.
World,"World News Najaf, Aug 26 : At least 25 people were killed and over 60 wounded when mortars slammed into a mosque where thousands of supporters of radical Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr had gathered in the southern Iraqi town of Kufa Thursday, Xinhua reports "
World,"SHANGHAI, China Typhoon Aere (EYE #39;-ray) is tearing through mainland China where nearly a (m) million people have been ordered to leave their homes."
Sports, Don't remind any of the New York Jets about their last meeting with the local rival Giants. The Jets' season pretty much fell apart that Saturday night last summer when Chad Pennington broke his right wrist.
Business," U.S. technology stocks fell in light  trading on Thursday after a brokerage cut its forecast for the  semiconductor industry, while blue chips were flat as a  continued drop in oil prices eased investor worries."
World, Iraq's most revered cleric arrived  in Najaf Thursday to try to end a bloody three week uprising  but attacks on crowds of Shi'ites that killed at least 74  inflamed tensions as tens of thousands converged on the city.
Business," Smithfield Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SFD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SFD.N</A>, one of  the nation's largest meat producers, on Thursday said quarterly  earnings more than doubled due to higher hog prices and its  acquisition of Farmland Foods last year."
Sci/Tech,A serious security flaw in NullSoft's popular WinAmp player opens the door for crackers to seize control of vulnerable systems.
Sci/Tech,Sprint and Apple announced that the Xserve G5 and QuickTime have been certified as mobile multimedia delivery platforms for Sprint #146;s new PCS Vision Multimedia Services. Aug 26
Business,"The man picked to take over as Hungary's prime minister, Ferenc Gyurcsany, will have to convince voters that joining the euro is worth making sacrifices for."
Business,"In a settlement that the New York State attorney general said would transform the drug industry, GlaxoSmithKline agreed today to release the results of all its drug clinical trials."
Business,How much of your retirement savings are consumed by your mutual funds?
World," In a highly anticipated ruling, a federal judge found the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act unconstitutional Thursday because it does not include a health exception.    U.S..."
Business,"A Hong Kong company has developed a virtual girlfriend for cell phones with video capability. Also: RealNetworks offers paid internet content   hellip;.Vodafone, Nokia team up to simplify mobile software   hellip;. and more."
Business,Dominion Bank of Toronto said Thursday it agreed to acquire a 51 percent stake in New England regional bank Banknorth Group Inc.
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK.L: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to release all clinical studies of its drugs to settle a lawsuit that accused it of withholding negative information about the antidepressant Paxil, the New York "
Business,Some stocks you buy and never sell. Others you bought and wish you #39;d sold. But there are those cyclical stocks that should be bought and sold repeatedly over the years as their prices move in time to the economy.
Sci/Tech,"She needs to be coddled with sweet talk and pampered with gifts, but you #39;ll never see her in the flesh. A Hong Kong company has developed a  quot;virtual girlfriend quot; for new cell phones with video capability."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Thursday agreed to acquire Venetica Corp., a maker of content integration software that allows enterprises to access and embed unstructured data including business documents, e-mail, digital media, still images, and Web pages."
Sports,"ATHENS : Greek sprinters Kostadinos Kenteris and Ekaterini Thanou are to be investigated by the world governing body of athletics and face being charged with a doping offence, it was announced."
Sports,Vancouver Canucks star Todd Bertuzzi has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm. The plea was entered during a brief arraignment hearing Thursday morning in a Vancouver court room.
World,"Chile #39;s Supreme Court stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution on Thursday in one notorious human rights case, raising hopes of victims "
Business,"Forman Corp. , which sells products ranging from Jack Daniels whiskey to Lenox china, on Thursday posted a better than expected 67 percent jump in earnings as aggressive marketing boosted sales of premium spirits and new wines."
Business,"Crude oil futures fell for a fifth session, the longest period in 10 months, as a cease-fire in Najaf eased concern that shipments from Iraq will be disrupted."
Business,"Russian prosecutors have again raided the offices of the country #39;s giant oil firm Yukos, seizing financial documents covering the past two years."
Sports," Womens World Cup champion Germany settled for bronze at the Olympics, beating Sweden 1 0 Thursday on Renate Lingors goal and a spectacular game from goalkeeper Silke Rottenberg in her 100th international appearance."
World,"Suspicions grew today that terrorists were to blame for the twin airline crashes, with a top official saying terrorism was the main theory and many Russians insisting the double disaster could not be explained by mere coincidence."
Sci/Tech," Nearly half of video game players watched less television last year or plan to cut their viewing time this year, according to a report issued on Thursday that lends credence to industry fears that young men are switching off the tube."
World," Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom and his Palestinian counterpart Nabil Shaath held ""extremely useful"" talks in the Italian Adriatic resort city of Rimini, Italy's Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said."
Business," The number of Americans living in poverty or without health insurance grew last year, a government survey showed, adding potential dynamite in the battle for the White House."
World," Five people were killed and scores wounded in northeast India when militants blew up two buses, threw a grenade into a market and triggered twin blasts on a railway track, officials said."
Business," Japan's lucrative market for U.S.  beef, ruptured by mad cow disease worries, is likely to remain  closed for the rest of this year, U.S. meat industry officials  said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Nearly half of video game players  watched less television last year or plan to cut their viewing  time this year, according to a report issued on Thursday that  lends credence to industry fears that young men are switching  off the tube."
Sci/Tech,Friday product launch will count on music player to deliver cool factor to once-stodgy printer maker.
Business,A lawsuit filed by New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer against GlaxoSmithKline over charges that the pharmaceutical company withheld information about the safety and effectiveness of Paxil has been settled.
Business,US officials are taking steps to head off fears that terrorists could use portable anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down civilian airliners.
Business,Oil prices fell for a fifth consecutive day Thursday despite a sharp drop in Iraqi exports after pipelines were sabotaged - evidence that the bull market may have lost some steam.
Business,"MetLife expects the transaction to have a positive impact to net income of between \$145 million and \$165 million. Shares of New York-based BlackRock, an investment management firm, rose \$1."
Business,"Russian prosecutors continued their onslaught against the country #39;s largest oil producer on Thursday, raiding the accounting division of Yukos and seizing documents."
Business,"An index of German business confidence dipped in August, reflecting worries about the strength of the country #39;s economic recovery, a survey of German executives showed Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The British government has fired 19 civil servants and disciplined more than 200 in an unprecedented crackdown on viewing Internet pornography at work, officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia and Vodafone, in conjunction with Sun Microsystems, would define the licensing framework of the initiative, while the role of creating and licensing the Technology Compatibility "
Sci/Tech, Intel expanded the capabilities of its Centrino chips Thursday by introducing support for an additional wireless networking standard known as 802.
Sci/Tech,"IBM held tight to its top ranking for server revenue, laying claim to a 30.7 percent market share in the quarter. HP -- which topped the charts in terms of units shipped -- remained in second place on the revenue list with 27."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing its transformation process, EDS (Quote, Chart) sold off one of its wireless software ventures for \$57 million, officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Drowned by the hoopla surrounding SP2 for Windows XP, Microsoft announced yesterday that both versions of Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 (MOM 2005) were released for manufacturing, the final step before they become officially available."
Sports,"Write down the date, Aug. 26, and the time, 2:30 pm in Athens. Its the moment that Olympic basketball entered a new era. Itsa real basketball tournament now, almost a "
Sports,Germany beat Sweden 1-0 in a repeat of the 2003 World Cup final to take Olympic bronze in the women #39;s soccer tournament on Thursday.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The first taekwondo medals of the Athens Games were awarded Thursday night in the men #39;s and women #39;s flyweight division, and Taiwan captured both golds."
Sports,"Goaltender Kevin Weekes signed Thursday with the New York Rangers, who expect the unrestricted free agent to compete for the No. 1 job with Mike Dunham."
World,"Equatorial Guinea might seek the extradition of Mark Thatcher from South Africa where he is charged with bankrolling a coup attempt, The Sun said Thursday."
World,"BASRA, Iraq Aug. 26, 2004 - Saboteurs have attacked about 20 oil pipelines in southern Iraq, reducing exports from the key oil producing region by at least one third, a top oil official said Thursday."
World,British Airways passengers at Heathrow Airport have suffered further travel disruption with two more flights cancelled due to  quot;technical quot; problems.
Sci/Tech," Janco Partners on Thursday initiated coverage of Google Inc. with a ""sell"" rating and a target price of  #36;76, saying while the world's No. 1 Web search provider's fundamentals are strong, its current stock valuation is too high."
Sports, Mountain West Conference football and basketball games will move from ESPN to College Sports Television in the fall of 2006.
World," NEW DELHI (AP)   Firefighters and police evacuated thousands of villagers and battled a huge fire Thursday in a government ammunition depot in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, police said."
Sci/Tech," NASA's redesigned space shuttle fuel tanks should no longer shed dangerous pieces of foam when launches resume next spring, officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Locust swarms infesting Mauritania and other African nations could develop into a full scale plague without additional foreign aid, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Thursday."
Sports," Even though Illinois moved to the top of the college basketball poll for the first time in almost 16 years, the Illini were too busy preparing for Chicago State to celebrate."
Business,  Oil prices fell for a fifth consecutive day Thursday despite a sharp drop in Iraqi exports after pipelines were sabotaged    evidence that the bull market may have lost some steam.
Business,"The EU says competition is bad, especially if it might produce a winner."
World," From well heeled businessmen with briefcases to mothers carting weather beaten baggage, passengers streamed through Domodedovo Airport on Thursday  #151; business as usual at the terminal from which two doomed airliners departed."
Sci/Tech," Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia and British mobile operator Vodafone said they would collaborate to simplify mobile phone software using the Java computer language, paving the way for cheaper mobile phones in the long run."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin didn't ask Carolyn Parrish to retract her latest anti American slur, and the maverick MP has no plans to back down, she says."
World," More than half the delegates to next week's Republican National Convention were willing to suggest a new running mate for President Bush if Dick Cheney leaves the ticket, an Associated Press survey found."
Sports," Calls of ""cut it out"" and ""give it back""  competed with a hot United States vs. China medals race  Thursday as the 28th Olympiad in Athens went into its final  days with over 70 medals still to be won."
Sports," Greco Roman wrestler Karam Ibrahim won  Egypt's first Olympic gold medal in 56 years on Thursday,  crushing Ramaz Nozadze of Georgia in just over three minutes to  lift the 96kg title in Athens."
Business," U.S. stocks were slightly lower on  Thursday, as a broker downgrade on the semiconductor industry  rattled investors, while coffee shop chain Starbucks <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBUX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBUX.O</A>  disappointed with slowing growth."
Business," Drug maker Vaso Active Pharmaceuticals  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VAPH.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VAPH.PK</A> on Thursday said U.S. regulators approved a  settlement with the company and its former chief executive over  allegedly misleading disclosures in public documents."
Sports, Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge stemming from a hit on Steve Moore during a game that left the Colorado Avalanche forward with a broken neck.
Business,"SYDNEY, AustraliaFollowing a similar announcement by rivals earlier this month, Vodafone Australia and Optus said they agreed to share third-generation network sites and infrastructure."
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to disclose information on all clinical studies of its drugs to settle a lawsuit that accused it of withholding negative information about the antidepressant Paxil, the New York Attorney General #39;s office says "
Business,"The weekly survey from mortgage company Freddie Mac had rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages inching higher this week, up to an average 5.82 percent from last week #39;s 5.81 percent."
Business,"  Biotechnology and pharmaceutical stocks fell Thursday, with Merck helping drag down the sector on word its Vioxx drug could increase the risk of cardiovascular trouble."
Business,"Deutsche Bank AG and Thomas Weisel Partners LLC will pay a total of \$100 million to settle allegations they published misleading stock research to win investment-banking business, becoming "
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Thursday raised its outlook on Ingersoll-Rand Co. to  quot;positive quot; from  quot;stable, quot; citing the proposed sale of its Dresser-Rand business unit."
Business,"State Street Research, which isn #39;t related to State Street Corp., was founded in 1924 by investor and former Harvard University treasurer Paul Cabot in Boston."
Business,"based Guidant Corp., which co promotes Johnson  amp; Johnson #39;s Cypher drug coated heart stent, says the device #39;s market share has risen by as much as half, helped by Boston Scientific Corp."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Thursday flatly denied reports that one of Windows XP Service Pack 2 #39;s most touted features leaves users open to possible attacks.
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Intel introduced its tri-mode wireless chip Thursday with several software enhancements to the product to help improve security and reliability, it said during a Webcast."
Sci/Tech,"US Attorney General John Ashcroft said the crackdown sent a message to  quot;those who steal over the Internet, quot; with Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray adding the crackdown represented the "
Sci/Tech,Mobile phone giants Nokia and Vodafone are pushing to create a universal Java standard to create a more consistent platform for developers of different handsets.
Sci/Tech,Executives urge patience as the company continues to review payments to executives who left in the wake of an accounting scandal. By Darrell Dunn.
Sci/Tech,"People fishing for sport are doing far more damage to US marine fish stocks than anyone thought, accounting for nearly a quarter of the "
Sci/Tech,A top environmental group said on Thursday it had agreed to probe an oil and gas project led by Royal Dutch/Shell off the Russian far east coast because of fears it threatens endangered whales.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has reached an agreement to purchase Venetica, a privately held developer of content-integration software. The acquisition will enable IBM to provide improved ability to integrate unstructured "
Sci/Tech,"Despite the beatings chip stocks have endured during the past few months, some analysts on Thursday hinted a bounce might lurk behind a sector whose shares have been punished on concerns customer demand has withered."
Sci/Tech,"A defect in Siemens 65 series mobile phones could lead to failures in audio transmission, the company warned. Because of the software defect, when a phone call is cut off due to a low battery, the disconnection "
Sci/Tech,"Janco Partners on Thursday initiated coverage of Google Inc. with a  quot;sell quot; rating and a target price of \$76, saying while the world #39;s No."
Sports,Ultra-competitive Bevan Docherty rated himself a golden chance in the Olympic men #39;s triathlon last night - but he had a satisfied smile as he fingered the silver round his neck shortly after the finish.
Sports,"Russia, Japan and the United States were 1-2-3 after the Olympic team technical event, the same places they finished in the duet competition a day earlier."
Sports,"  Andrey Moiseev of Russia won the gold medal in the men #39;s modern pentathlon, beating out Andrejus Zadneprovskis of Lithuania."
World,"A court stripped Gen. Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution Friday, paving the way for the trial of the former Chilean dictator on human rights charges."
World,"China has confirmed that it found a deadly strain of bird flu in pigs as early as two years ago. China #39;s Agriculture Ministry said two cases had been discovered, but it did not say exactly where the samples had been taken."
World,"Oil exports from Iraq have been cut in half by a series of well-orchestrated attacks, officials said Thursday, but the news failed to have any immediate impact on oil prices."
World,"Australia will equip its Air Force with stealth cruise missiles to maintain military superiority over its neighbours, the Government announced yesterday."
World,British police Thursday arrested radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri under the Terrorism Act at a prison in southeast London where the cleric was already jailed under a US extradition warrant.
Business,"An extra 1.3 million Americans slid into poverty in 2003 while health care cover also fell, official figures show."
Business,"The number of mortgages approved for house purchases fell by more than a fifth in July, the British Bankers' Association says."
Business,"Comparable sales growth in August was a little lighter than expected, causing a sell-off. That doesn't mean sell."
Sci/Tech," The band that brought the  infectious grooves of ""Hey Mama"" and ""Let's Get It Started"" to  nightclubs across America has signed up to do the same for a  video game where success is measured by how cool players are."
Sci/Tech," As part of a drive to attract more  women into the male dominated video game industry, a program  for aspiring game developers at Southern Methodist University  will offer a women only scholarship, organizers said on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech," The band that brought the infectious grooves of ""Hey Mama"" and ""Let's Get It Started"" to nightclubs across America has signed up to do the same for a video game where success is measured by how cool players are."
Sci/Tech," Silicon Valley tycoons, Nobel laureates and Hollywood celebrities are backing a measure on California's Nov. 2 ballot to devote  #36;3 billion to human embryonic stem cell experiments in what would be the biggest ever state supported scientific research program in the country."
Sci/Tech," Midwestern spiders always get big as they prepare to lay eggs, but this year they're even fatter thanks to a cool, wet summer that sustained their favorite snack  #151; insects."
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- NASA's redesigned space shuttle fuel tanks should no longer shed dangerous pieces of foam when launches resume next spring, officials said Thursday..."
Sci/Tech,Krispy Kreme has offered to reward students with a doughnut for every A on their report card - up to six per grading period - sparking concern among school officials trying to fight childhood obesity.
Sci/Tech,"VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Carla Coco-Boutte stepped off the train for a brief Canadian excursion, but she wasn't looking for typical souvenirs such as aboriginal carvings or smoked salmon. The 51-year-old former airline employee planned to return to her home in Santa Barbara, Calif., with an armload of prescription drugs she bought at a fraction of what she would pay at home..."
Sci/Tech,By DIEDTRA HENDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Researchers have found high concentrations of platinum in women who got silicone breast implants and in the children they bore and breast-fed afterward.    The type of platinum found in the women's blood and urine was different than the traces of regular platinum not uncommon in people's bodies...
Sci/Tech,"IT job growth will be driven primarily by the nation's largest employers, according to new data."
Sci/Tech,"Developments in silicon carbide wafers may lead to a new world of fast, robust electronics."
Sci/Tech,New component will help next generation of Intel's wireless chip reach full audience for Wi-Fi.
Business,"The flip side of low-carb dieting is high-protein eating, and that #39;s helping boost profits at Virginia #39;s Smithfield Foods, the world #39;s biggest pork producer."
Business,"Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates has donated \$400,000 to a campaign in California trying to win approval of a measure calling for the state to sell \$3 billion in bonds to fund stem-cell research."
Business,"Galileo International is cutting privileges for Northwest Airlines on its travel reservation system, after the airline said it would put an extra charge on bookings made outside its Web site."
Sci/Tech,"Intel announced on Thursday a component that #39;s compatible with all Wi-Fi standards, which will let the chipmaker reach the full audience of individuals seeking to be wirelessly connected."
Sci/Tech,"Recreational fishing accounts for almost a quarter of the total take of depleted saltwater fish species in the United States, including economically important species such "
Sci/Tech,"Computer giant IBM Thursday acquired Venetica, a privately held company based in Charlotte, NC. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Powerful processors that run hot but need no cooling and devices capable of withstanding extreme environments may be the result of new research reported today in Nature, the science journal."
Sci/Tech,Syniverse Technologies in Tampa signed a purchase agreement to acquire EDS Interoperator Services North America for approximately \$57 million payable in cash.
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Intelintroduced its tri-mode wireless chip Thursday with several software enhancements to the product to help improve security and reliability, it said during a Webcast."
Sports," The US Brazil soccer game for the gold has started, with a 0 0 score in the first half. This is an unexpected and interesting matchup: the US #39;s seasoned veterans face an up and coming, hungry "
World,"Israeli soldiers have foiled a possible suicide bombing attack and detained a Palestinian woman, Israel Radio reported on Thursday."
World,"Hamza, 47, was held this morning on suspicion of involvement in the  quot;commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism quot;."
Sci/Tech,"SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Recording companies looking to wring more profits out of music sales are hoping to sell retailers on a new hybrid disc. On one side is standard CD audio; on the other, the enhanced sound, video and other media capabilities of a DVD..."
Sci/Tech,"By ALEX VEIGA    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Internet service providers and other technology firms are proposing to soften a bill in Congress that they claim will make them targets of frivolous entertainment industry copyright lawsuits.    The group, which includes Verizon Communications Inc., SBC Communications Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) -- Type vermontdemocrats.com into your computer and you'll get a surprise: the re-election Web site of President Bush, a Republican..."
Business,SIA receives offers from both Airbus (the A330-200)  amp; Boeing (the 7E7) for its regional routes. Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday said it would buy up to 31 long-range Boeing 777s in an order worth up to 
Business,"Deutsche Bank (DB:NYSE - news - research) and Thomas Weisel Partners, two holdouts from last year #39;s so-called global settlement involving tainted Wall Street research, have finally reached their own deals with regulators."
Business,"When was the last time you heard about a company more than doubling its profit from the previous year, but an error in judgment restrained that profit?"
Business,"Silicon Valley tycoons, Nobel laureates and Hollywood celebrities are backing a measure on California #39;s Nov. 2 ballot to devote \$3 billion to human embryonic stem cell experiments in "
Business,"CenturyTel Inc. (CTL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it would offer EchoStar Communications Corp.(DISH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) satellite television service to "
Business,"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expects to see a fall in global oil prices to as much as US\$30 per barrel, its president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said here on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Thursday unveiled tri-mode Centrino technology that will enable laptops to access WLANs based on the 802.11a, b and g specifications."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens has issued a statement warning users of a bug in their 65-series handsets (C65, CX65, M65, S65, SL65 as well as all provider variations such as the CV65, CT65, CXV65 and CXT65)."
Sports,"Stephon Marbury, concerned about his lousy shooting in Athens, used an off day to go to the gym and work on his shot. By finding his range, he saved the United States #39; hopes for a basketball gold medal."
World,Russia is observing a day of mourning for the 89 people killed in two plane crashes that occurred within minutes of one another late on 24 August.
World, Panama's president on Thursday pardoned four Cuban emigres accused of trying to assassinate Cuban President Fidel Castro despite Havana's threat to cut diplomatic ties over such a move.
Sci/Tech," Millions of casual fishermen reel in a higher take of the nation's most prized saltwater fish than previously thought, researchers say, prompting them to urge improved regulation of recreational fishing."
Sci/Tech,"Two clients of Germany #39;s Postbank have fallen for an e-mail fraud that led them to reveal money transfer codes to a bogus Web site -- the first case of this scam in German, prosecutors say."
Business,"The European Commission has announced that it is to investigate the recent purchase by Microsoft and Time Warner of ContentGuard, a specialist in digital rights management."
Business,SHELL has been hit by an 840 million compensation claim from the Nigerian government only 24 hours after being fined in Britain and the United States.
Business,"This morning, Motley Fool Stock Advisor pick Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE: KKD) announced that second-quarter 2005 net income dropped by 56 from last year despite higher sales."
Business,"Mortgage rates around the country crept up this week, although 30-year mortgages still were below the 6 percent level for a fourth straight week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday."
Business,"US meat processor Smithfield Foods has said its first-quarter earnings more than doubled from the year-ago period, boosted by higher sales."
Business,"Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates contributed \$400,000 to the campaign backing a California ballot measure that would make billions of dollars available for human embryonic "
Business,"The US Labor Department said Thursday the number of workers filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits rose by 10,000 last week."
Sci/Tech,"Two of Germany #39;s biggest banks became the latest victims of phishing attacks last week as internationally organized criminal groups roam the globe seeking new targets, according to a spokesman at Postbank."
Sports,"Fani Halkia #39;s victory in the Olympics women #39;s 400 meters hurdles was extraordinary but drug-related questions about the Greek #39;s performance are unfair, Australian coach Phil King said Thursday."
Sports,NHL star Todd Bertuzzi pleaded not guilty on Thursday to an assault charge for an on-ice attack that left a player with a fractured neck and shocked the sporting community.
World,"SYDNEY, Aug 26 (AFP): Australia announced plans Thursday to acquire long-range cruise missiles that will give its defence force the  quot;most lethal capacity quot; for air combat in the region."
World,An explosion wounded a senior Islamic Jihad field commander in a Gaza refugee camp Thursday in what the Palestinian militant group called an Israeli assassination attempt.
Business," American Airlines on Thursday said it will begin testing onboard food sales to coach passengers in September on a handful of flights, including several in the Dallas and New York markets."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. unveiled an update to its wireless networking technology Thursday, adding simpler software, improved security and support for a more robust, less interference prone radio standard."
Sci/Tech," Intel has unveiled a new Centrino chipset that supports three  Wi Fi standards, along with new wireless software and improved security features."
Business," U.S. blue chips were near unchanged on  Thursday but technology stocks slipped, as a broker downgrade  on the semiconductor industry rattled investors, while  coffee shop chain Starbucks <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBUX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBUX.O</A> disappointed with slowing  growth."
World," Democrat John Kerry on Thursday challenged Republican President Bush, to weekly debates from now until the Nov. 2 presidential election."
Business," American Airlines on Thursday said it  will begin testing onboard food sales to coach passengers in  September on a handful of flights, including several in the  Dallas and New York markets."
World," Add Christian Dior to the list of Charlize Theron fans. The company announced Thursday that the Oscar winner will be the new face of J'adore, the designer's fragrance that debuted in 2000..."
World," Larry Brown was right. The Americans did start hitting their jump shots, and suddenly they look as if they might be the team to beat at the Athens Games..."
Business,"Deutsche Bank AG and Thomas Weisel Partners LLC will pay a total of \$100 million to settle allegations they published misleading stock research to win investment-banking business, becoming "
Business,"LONDON, August 26 (New Ratings) - The beleaguered global oil giant, Shell (SHE1.ETR), has been reportedly asked by the Nigerian government to pay \$1."
Sci/Tech,The popular skinning feature in Nullsoft #39;s WinAmp media player has left the door wide open for malicious attackers to hijack PCs.
Sci/Tech,"Research firm predicts closure of more than 3,000 U.S. centers as jobs fly north."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has teamed with Pointsec Mobile Technologies AB on encryption technology for smart phones based on the Nokia Series 60 and Series 80 design platforms, which run on the Symbian operating system."
Sci/Tech,Shareholders yesterday rejected a proposal requesting that Computer Associates' board adopt a policy of revoking executive bonuses paid based on financial results that are later revised.
Sci/Tech,Xine media player takes advantage of video accelerators in Via chipsets.
Business," U.S. blue chips were near unchanged on Thursday but technology stocks slipped, as a broker downgrade on the semiconductor industry rattled investors, while coffee shop chain Starbucks (SBUX.O) disappointed with slowing growth."
Sci/Tech, A top environmental group said on Thursday it had agreed to probe an oil and gas project led by Royal Dutch/Shell off the Russian far east coast because of fears it threatens endangered whales.
Sci/Tech," Climate experts at NASA believe they have found a way of forecasting droughts and floods months in advance, the New Scientist magazine reported on Wednesday."
World," President Bush on Thursday sought to smooth over differences with Sen. John McCain by promising to take legal action to stop political ads by outside groups, including those attacking the war record of Bush's Democratic presidential rival, John Kerry."
World," MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (Reuters) - Equatorial Guinea  wants Mark Thatcher, son of former British Prime Minister  Margaret Thatcher, extradited from South Africa after his  arrest on suspicion of involvement in a coup attempt, one of  the country's lawyers said Thursday."
Business,"Big four accounting firms made several major errors last year, regulator says in first report. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The nation #39;s four biggest accounting firms didn #39;t get very good grades for auditing their "
Business,"NEW YORK: Ingersoll-Rand has agreed to sell its Dresser-Rand energy equipment business to private equity firm First Reserve, which specialises in the energy industry, for \$1."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. unveiled an update to its wireless networking technology Thursday, adding simpler software, improved security and support for a more robust, less interference-prone radio standard."
Sci/Tech,"Americans fishing for sport along coastlines or at sea are doing far more damage to US marine fish stocks than anyone thought, accounting for nearly a quarter of the catch from overfished species, researchers report in the latest issue of the journal "
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. said Thursday that it agreed to acquire Charlotte, NC-based Venetica, a privately held developer of software for organizing and accessing business documents and media."
Sci/Tech,"Significant technical challenges, particularly trouble encountered while developing a way to repair severe wing panel damage, have led NASA to develop an unprecedented backup plan."
Sports," #39;I awoke at 2 am in a daze and couldn #39;t get back to sleep, quot; Uri Fridman says of the morning after his son earned Israel #39;s first-ever Olympic gold medal in mistral windsailing in Athens."
World,"Sistani, Iraq #39;s foremost Shiite cleric, wants US led military forces to leave Najaf and nearby Kufa as a condition for establishing peace with cleric Moqtada al "
World,MOSCOW (CP) - Russia mourned 89 victims of a double air disaster today as debate intensified over whether the two passenger liners could have plunged almost simultaneously from the sky by accident.
Sci/Tech," CenturyTel Inc. (CTL.N) will offer EchoStar Communications Corp. (DISH.O) satellite television service to its customers in 22 states, the rural telephone company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," More than 100 people have been arrested in the largest global crackdown to date on identity theft, hacking and other Internet based crimes, Attorney General John Ashcroft said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Xine media player takes advantage of video accelerators in Via chipsets.
World," GAUHATI, India (AP)   Bombs ripped through two buses, killing four people and wounding 39 others, and a series of blasts elsewhere injured 15 more as separatist violence surged Thursday in India's northeastern Assam state, police said."
Business," MCI Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCIP.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCIP.O</A> has offered to pay  states from 2 cents to 30 cents on the dollar to settle charges  it owes them as much as  $2 billion in back taxes, people  familiar with the matter said on Thursday."
Sports, Jeff Tedford plans to keep California in contention for a Rose Bowl berth during each season of his new five year contract.
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> faces a lawsuit  from angry investors who allege they were defrauded in a  ""massive scheme of deception"" when they bought securities tied  to the credit worthiness of bankrupt energy trader Enron Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A>"
World, Rebels from Sudan's Darfur region  Thursday rejected calls to disarm or confine their fighters to  their bases before a political solution to the conflict is  found.
World,A Yemeni accused of guarding Osama bin Laden with explosive belts seemed to acknowledge his Al Qaeda membership.
Sci/Tech," CenturyTel Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CTL.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CTL.N</A> will offer  EchoStar Communications Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DISH.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DISH.O</A> satellite television  service to its customers in 22 states, the rural telephone  company said on Thursday."
Business,"LONDON: World oil prices rebounded slightly Thursday in the wake of multiple pipeline attacks in major producer Iraq, traders said."
Business,"Biotechnology stocks were trading down marginally Thursday afternoon with the large exception of Gilead Sciences Inc., whose shares were boosted by good results for an HIV treatment."
Business,Reuters reported Thursday that Russian officials confirmed that Houston-based oil giant ConocoPhillips is interested in taking a \$2 billion stake in Russian oil major LUKOIL.
Sci/Tech,"Intel on Thursday announced a component that #39;s compatible with all Wi-Fi standards, which will let the chipmaker reach the full audience of individuals who want to wirelessly connect to local area networks."
Sci/Tech,"Revenge feels sweet, and Swiss researchers said on Thursday they have the brain scans to prove it. In a study investigators said might "
Sci/Tech,"With phishing attacks skyrocketing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a consumer alert detailing ways Web surfers can avoid being fleeced by online scammers."
Sci/Tech,"Via Technologies has released a version of the open-source Xine media player that is designed to take advantage of hardware digital video acceleration capabilities in two of the company #39;s PC chipsets, the CN400 and CLE266."
Sports,"No, not by hopping the next flight out of Athens, which was what all the US men #39;s basketball players no doubt felt like doing after shooting bricks and playing like strangers in their miserable first week of the Olympics."
World,"Dhaka, Aug 26 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan said the government has decided to take Interpol #39;s help to investigate the August 21 grenade attack on Opposition Leader Sheikh Hasina."
World,"South Korea is sceptical about reaching a substantive agreement at the next round of six-party talks aimed at dismantling North Korea #39;s nuclear programmes, Seoul #39;s top negotiator to the talks said today."
Sci/Tech,New component will help next generation of Intel's wireless chip technology reach full audience for Wi-Fi.
Sci/Tech,"Centrino update supports 802.11 a, b, and g wireless, and offers improved security."
Business," MCI Inc. (MCIP.O) has offered to pay states from 2 cents to 30 cents on the dollar to settle charges it owes them as much as  #36;2 billion in back taxes, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A summer long effort targeting Internet crime has resulted in dozens of arrests and convictions on charges including use of ""spam"" e mail to steal credit card numbers, computer hacking and online fraud, Justice Department officials said Thursday."
Sports, Southern California wide receiver Mike Williams has had his request to be reinstated denied Thursday by the NCAA.
Sci/Tech," Frost will become less and less common across much of the world as global warming accelerates, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday."
World, Two senators working on legislation that would overhaul U.S. intelligence agencies said Thursday a new intelligence chief should have significant and clear power over the budget.
Sports, Dwight Phillips of the United States  completed a hat trick of global long jump titles when he  crushed the field with his opening leap to take gold in  Thursday's Olympic final Thursday.
Business," Chiron Corp. said on Thursday it is  delaying the shipment of its flu vaccine, Fluvirin,  because it  has found a small number of lots that do not meet product  sterility standards."
World," Written off after their opener and branded failures back home, Stephon Marbury and the Americans are showing signs that they just might be the team to beat after all. Marbury set a U.S..."
World," A top Russian official acknowledged on Thursday what many citizens already suspected   that terrorism was the most likely cause of two jetliners crashing minutes apart, a feeling reflected in a newspaper headline warning that ""Russia now has a Sept. 11.""   Just a day after officials stressed there were many possibilities besides terrorism, presidential envoy Vladimir Yakovlev told Russia's ITAR Tass news agency that the main theory ""all the same remains terrorism.""   He said the planes' flight recorders had not provided any clues to the disaster..."
World," Rebel cleric Muqtada al Sadr agreed Thursday to a peace deal presented by top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Husseini al Sistani to end three weeks of fighting in the holy city of Najaf, according to a top aide to al Sistani.    Al Sistani, the most influential cleric among Iraq's Shiite majority, reached the deal in direct talks with al Sadr in the evening, only hours after making a dramatic return to Najaf..."
Sports,Shawn Crawford leads an American 200m 1-2-3 amid extraordinary scenes in the Olympic Stadium.
Business,Oil prices fell for the fifth day in a row on Thursday after word of a peace deal in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf raised hopes of more reliable oil shipments from the energy-rich country and encouraged a run of profit-taking by 
Business,"Melbourne, Fla.-based Harris Corp. says it will expand its Washington area work force after winning an IT support contract from the National Reconnaissance Office."
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) announced Tuesday that it will acquire Venetica to manage access to its DB2 Information Integrator for Content software."
Sci/Tech,"HELSINKI : Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia and British mobile operator Vodafone said they would collaborate to simplify mobile phone software using the Java computer language, paving the way for cheaper mobile phones in the long run."
Sci/Tech,"A European team of astronomers has discovered a planet only 14 times more massive than the Earth. This is the smallest extra-solar planet discovered so far, and it lies at the threshold of the largest possible "
Sports,"There was disappointment for Britain in the men #39;s long jump final this evening, after Chris Tomlinson could only manage fifth place."
Sports,"time US Open champion Retief Goosen shot a 6 under par 66 Thursday for the first round lead at the BMW Open, and Colin Montgomerie was a stroke behind and bolstered his chances of making the Ryder Cup team."
Sports,China finished one-two through Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia in the women #39;s 3m springboard diving final at the Olympic Games on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,A new fossil find suggests that the crocodile's crushing jaws evolved on dry land #151;and long before its water-friendly body.
Sci/Tech,"By altering a gene, scientists have produced ""marathon mice"" with more muscle, less fat, and twice the endurance of regular mice. The find could lead to new anti-obesity drugs."
Business,Pharmaceutical stocks were trading slightly higher after news Thursday that GlaxoSmithKline Plc was going to settle with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer over allegations the company hid safety studies for its anti-depressant Paxil.
Business,"Some of the biggest names on Wall Street have gobbled up shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the doughnut store chain "
Business,"After a preliminary analysis of a late-stage drug trial, Gilead Sciences of Foster City said its two drugs Viread and Emtriva are better able to control levels of HIV than Combivir, a treatment made by competitor GlaxoSmithKline Plc."
Business," Sears Canada Inc. has dismissed Mark Cohen as chairman and chief executive officer, citing  quot;strategic differences quot; between him and the board of directors."
Sci/Tech,"August 26, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Research and analysis firm Gartner (gartner.com) said on Wednesday that global sales of servers surpassed \$11."
Sports,ATHENS: A soothing pre-race pep talk with newly-crowned cycling champion Sarah Ulmer helped Hamish Carter turn a childhood dream into reality and bury his Olympic demons with a coveted triathlon gold in Athens last night.
Sports,Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia gave China gold and silver Thursday night in the Olympic women #39;s springboard diving event. China ran its diving medal total to seven.
Sports,Iran #39;s heavyweight weightlifting champion Pahlavan Hossein Rezazadeh once again won one of the olympic games #39; most precious gold medals.
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece The Dominican Republic has its first Olympic gold medal. Felix Sanchez won the men #39;s 400 meter hurdles in 47-point-63 seconds."
Sports,USC wide receiver Mike Williams told ESPN The Magazine #39;s Bruce Feldman Thursday that the NCAA has refused his request for reinstatement.
World,South African police say the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was planning to flee the country before his arrest on suspicion of involvement in a coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea.
World,"one should have to endure the conditions accused Australian Taliban fighter David Hicks has encountered in Guantanamo Bay, his father said before flying out of the US outpost."
Business," American Airlines expects soaring jet fuel prices to push its expenses up more than  #36;1 billion in 2004 from last year's level, parent AMR Corp. (AMR.N) said on Thursday."
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds fell by  #36;6.07 billion in the latest week to  #36;848.66 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
World," Former British Prime Minister Margaret  Thatcher is ""distressed"" about her son's arrest in South Africa  on suspicion of involvement in a coup plot in oil rich  Equatorial Guinea, a spokesman said Thursday."
World,"The slide in crude oil prices takes a barrel in London down to little more than \$40, as traders realise profits after the recent surge."
Business,"Sears Canada Inc. fired chief executive officer and chairman Mark Cohen Thursday, saying the board and Mr. Cohen had strategic differences about the future direction of the business."
Business,"Police Thursday arrested a top leader of India #39;s striking truckers who are protesting new taxes, officials said. Truck union leaders say the arrest of OP Agrawal, chief of the All India Transport Welfare Association, would not affect the ongoing strike."
Business,"The Big Four accounting firms, misinterpreting a nine-year old rule, wrongly let corporate clients understate liabilities and distort their financial health, the regulatory "
Business,The government on Thursday set the date and starting price of an auction for its remaining stake in LUKoil and officially confirmed that US oil major ConocoPhillips will participate.
Business,"Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) faces a lawsuit from angry investors who allege they were defrauded in a  quot;massive scheme of deception quot; when they "
Sci/Tech,"Intel, looking to maintain mind share and market share in the mobile PC space, said Thursday it will begin shipping new, tri-band wireless functionality in its Centrino platform next month and will boost software and security support."
Sci/Tech,"  Moving against Internet crime, the Justice Department has launched a new crackdown on people who trade copyrighted programs over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers behind the study say fishing for fun now makes up almost a quarter of the total take of overfished populations. These include seafood favorites such as red snapper, red drum, and bocacciospecies "
Sci/Tech,"Russia said Thursday that China Petroleum  amp; Chemical Corp., Asia #39;s biggest oil refiner, may join Royal Dutch/Shell Group #39;s Sakhalin-2 project in the Pacific and buy liquefied natural gas from the venture #39;s offshore fields."
Sports,"AFTER four Olympics competing for two countries, Irina Lashko ended her diving career in Athens without a gold medal. Melbourne-based Lashko, who owns two Olympic silvers and a bronze, finished seventh in "
Sports,Felix Sanchez justified his status as the most fancied of all track and field favourites with a magnificent victory in tonights final of the 400metres hurdles.
Sports,The women #39;s hockey team secured Germany #39;s tenth gold medal at Athens in a sensational surprise victory over the Netherlands.
Sports,Dwight Phillips of the United States completed a hat-trick of global long jump titles when he crushed the field with his opening leap in Thursday #39;s final to win Olympic gold.
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The NCAA has rejected wide receiver Mike Williams #39; bid to once again play football at Southern California."
World," PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Panama's outgoing president on  Thursday pardoned four Cuban exiles jailed for plotting to kill  Cuban President Fidel Castro in 2000 and three or them flew  straight to Miami, a haven of anti-Castro groups."
Sports, Shawn Crawford denied fellow American  Justin Gatlin a sprint double as he set up a United States  clean sweep in the Olympic men's 200 meters Thursday.
Sports," Shawn Crawford led an American sweep of  Olympic medals in the 200 meters in Athens Thursday, ignoring  the jeers of a hostile crowd livid that their local hero was  not on the starting line after missing a doping test."
World,A federal judge said that a Supreme Court ruling in 2000 required a clause allowing abortions if a women's health is at risk.
Sports,Abby Wambach scores the winning goal in overtime to lift the United States past Brazil for the women's soccer gold medal Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"Struggling company set to show that it's grabbed some customers in the financial community, one of Sun's three chief markets."
Sci/Tech,Cell carrier certifies QuickTime format for delivering video to handsets.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems is warning customers about security holes in two Access Control Server products that provide user authentication and authorization services for network devices such as firewalls and routers.
Sci/Tech,"A rash of recent e-mail scams relies on new techniques to try to fool PC users, according to e-mail filtering vendor SurfControl."
Sci/Tech,The SEC has postponed by a year its plans to shorten the time companies have to file their annual reports -- a move expected to help firms more easily adopt Sarbanes-Oxley reporting requirements.
Sci/Tech,Executives at eight leading financial services firms met earlier this year to share their disaster recovery strategies -- and found that they all face many of the same issues.
Sci/Tech,"The Transportation Security Administration has announced a series of IT-based pilot programs to bolster airport security, but lawmakers and industry executives are frustrated by a lack of progress in deploying needed technologies."
Sci/Tech,"A hacker compromised the corporate Web site of France Telecom SA's ISP subsidiary earlier this week, causing the site to try to install a malicious software program on visitors' computers."
Sci/Tech,drive based multimedia player will be available later this year.
World," Panama's outgoing president on Thursday pardoned four Cuban exiles jailed for plotting to kill Cuban President Fidel Castro in 2000 and three or them flew straight to Miami, a haven of anti Castro groups."
World," LONDON (AP)   Police arrested a radical Muslim cleric Thursday on suspicion of preparing or instigating ""acts of terrorism,"" a move that could delay U.S. attempts to extradite the suspect for allegedly trying to establish a terrorist training camp in Oregon and on other charges."
World, Angry Darfuris who fled Arab militias told the U.N.'s top envoy in Sudan Thursday they are still not safe because the Janjaweed who tormented them at home are among security forces guarding refugee camps.
Sports," Olli Jokinen of the Florida Panthers scored twice and teammate Ville Peltonen added two goals and an assist, leading Finland to a 4 2 victory over Germany in a World Cup of Hockey exhibition game Thursday."
Sports, Shawn Crawford denied fellow American  Justin Gatlin a sprint double Thursday as he set up a United  States clean sweep in a controversial Olympic men's 200 meters  final.
World," A swiftboat crewman decorated in the 1969 Vietnam incident where John Kerry won a Bronze Star says not only did they come under enemy fire but also that his own boat commander, who has challenged the official account, was too distracted to notice the gunfire."
Sci/Tech," The Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday named Susan Hockfield as its first female president, a breakthrough for the world renowned school that has churned out more than 50 Nobel prizewinners but which ranks below the national average for its percentage of female students."
Business," U.S. blue chips closed near the  unchanged mark on Thursday in ultra light volume, but  technology stocks slipped lower after a broker cut its growth  forecast on the semiconductor industry."
Business," Chiron Corp. is delaying shipment of  its flu vaccine, Fluvirin,  because lots containing 4 million  vaccines, do not meet product sterility standards, the  pharmaceutical company said on Thursday ."
World," A U.N. peacekeeping mission  seeking to restore order in impoverished, unstable, Haiti has  been hampered by a shortage of promised international troops  and police, a U.N. official said on Thursday."
World," In the 21 year history of MTV's Video Music Awards, viewers have been treated to some eye popping moments   Prince's bare buttocks, Lil' Kim's sequined pasty, Britney and Madonna's steamy kiss last year.    But after the firestorm over the MTV produced Super Bowl halftime show, in which Justin Timberlake ripped off part of Janet Jackson's costume to reveal her bare breast, might we see tamer VMAs when they air Sunday?    MTV President Van Toffler isn't promising any flesh baring moments..."
World," Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani, made a dramatic return to Najaf on Thursday and swiftly won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia and U.S. Iraqi forces.    The renegade Muqtada al Sadr accepted the proposal in a face to face meeting Thursday night with the 75 year old al Sistani, Iraq's most influential Shiite cleric..."
World, The nation's supply of vaccine for the impending flu season took a big hit Thursday when Chiron Corp. announced it had found tainted doses in its factory...
World," A brokerage downgrade of several semiconductor companies pressured tech shares Thursday, while the broader market was little changed as a jump in jobless claims offset investors' relief over declining oil prices.    Late summer trading is known for being thin, but with the Republican National Convention set for New York next week, Wall Street is even less crowded than usual for late August..."
Business,"Chiron Corp. is delaying shipment of its flu vaccine, Fluvirin, because lots containing 4 million vaccines, do not meet product sterility standards, the pharmaceutical company said on Thursday ."
Sci/Tech,Digital video recorder maker TiVo on Thursday reported a wider quarterly net loss as it increased spending to accelerate subscriber growth.
Sci/Tech,"One year after a highly critical report urged NASA to develop the means to fix a broken space shuttle in orbit, the US space agency still cannot repair a "
Sci/Tech,"Struggling Sun Microsystems will try to show next month that it still has a lot of friends in the financial community. On Sept. 21, the Mountain View, Calif."
Sci/Tech,Researchers at In-Stat/MDR reported this week that the Wi-Fi market has experienced five years of healthy growth since 802.11b emerged as the dominant wireless standard.
Sports,"It wasn #39;t the finish the partisan Greek crowd wanted to see, but Shawn Crawford headlined an American sweep in the 200m Thursday night at Olympic Stadium."
Sports,"Everton have rejected bids from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United for England striker Wayne Rooney, the club said on Thursday."
World,SEOUL South Korea #39;s deputy foreign minister said on Thursday that progress in resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis is unlikely until after the US presidential election in November.
Sci/Tech,"What's Next For Google - ISP, Browser, Desktop Search?\\Google has had a meteoric rise to stardom. I remember an article I saw in PC World Indian Edition in the year 1999 which mentioned this small startup with a funny name. I passed it on like yet another search engine which ..."
Business,"JAKARTA: Opec wants a faster retreat in oil prices and will discuss whether to raise its official oil output ceiling at its September 15 meeting, cartel president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday."
Business,"The government stake in OAO Lukoil, Russia #39;s largest oil producer, will be sold for at least \$1.93 billion next month in the biggest state asset sale in the country #39;s history."
Business,The local arm of defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. won a \$45-million contract with the US government to complete a prototype designed to protect commercial airplanes from ground-based shoulder-fired missiles.
Business,"Smithfield Foods Inc., the world #39;s largest hog producer, said profit in the fiscal first quarter more than doubled as livestock prices and pork demand surged."
Business,A member of the 9/11 commission told House lawmakers Wednesday that the risk of an airline passenger detonating a suicide bomb has increased as a result of security precautions to prevent hijackings.
Sci/Tech,"IBM signed a definitive agreement to acquire Venetica, a privately held company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth-quarter."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have discovered that the sweetness of revenge may have a neurological basis. A Swiss brain imaging study shows that punishing people when they behave unfairly 
Sci/Tech,"Ok, so its one thing for a cellphone to have a bug in it, it happens, but theresa defect in Siemens 65 series of cellphones (including the C65, M65, S65, SL65, CV65, CT65, CXV65, and CXT65) that could potentially result in hearing loss."
Sports,"New Zealand triathlete Hamish Carter says he felt bulletproof during his gold medal winning performance at the Athens Olympics. The champion says it has been a crazy day in the aftermath of his win, which "
Sports,"ALL golfers will turn their attention to the BMW Open in Munich this weekend, when the last five places in the European Ryder Cup team will be decided."
Sports,"Todays Champions League draw in Monaco has again thrown-up some mouth-watering prospects for British clubs. Here, the Press Association assesses the chances of Arsenal, Celtic "
Sports,"Michael Schumacher has never cared much about statistics and numbers, but he wouldn #39;t mind if all the right numbers came together during this weekend #39;s Belgian Grand Prix."
World,Severe cracks surfaced inside the Israeli government this week as its senior law officers publicly fell out with the defence establishment and the Foreign Ministry over the country #39;s future strategy in the face of the July verdict of the International 
World, Hurricane Frances was born in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday but the rapidly growing storm was many days from threatening any populated area.
Sports," Sammy Sosa and Aramis Ramirez hit consecutive homers in a five run third inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 8 3 Thursday for their fifth straight win."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Islamic extremists with links to Osama bin Laden's al Qaida network pose a threat to Canadians living in Southeast Asia, warns a newly obtained intelligence report."
Sci/Tech, Shares of Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O) rose to an almost four year high on Thursday ahead of the launch of Hewlett Packard Co.'s (HPQ.N) version of the iPod digital music player and Apple's revamped iMac computer.
Sports," The United States gave Hall of Famer Mia  Hamm the perfect send off Thursday, beating Brazil 2 1 to win  Olympic gold in the women's soccer tournament."
Business," American Airlines expects soaring jet  fuel prices to push its expenses up more than  $1 billion in  2004 from last year's level, parent AMR Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMR.N</A> said on  Thursday."
Business," GlaxoSmithKline Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GSK.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GSK.L</A> has agreed  to disclose information on all clinical studies of its drugs to  settle a lawsuit that accused it of withholding negative  information about the antidepressant Paxil, the New York  Attorney General's office said on Thursday."
Sports, The National Hockey League and players  union will meet again Monday after failing to make any progress  in labor talks Thursday.
World, Hurricane Frances was born in the  Atlantic Ocean on Thursday but the rapidly growing storm was  many days from threatening any populated area.
Sci/Tech, Networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. warned customers about security holes in two products that provide user authentication and authorization services for network devices such as firewalls and routers.
Business,"The four biggest accounting firms misapplied some standards and failed to properly maintain records of some audits, the new US auditing regulator said today in its first inspection reports."
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK.L: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to disclose information on all clinical studies of its drugs to settle a lawsuit that accused it of withholding negative information about the antidepressant Paxil, the "
Business,"THE striking transporters on Thursday adopted an aggressive stand after the Delhi Police arrested some of their leaders including the former President of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), Mr OP Agarwal, here."
Sci/Tech,"Revenge feels sweet and Swiss researchers are saying they have brain scans to prove it. In a study investigators said might help explain how social norms arose and regulate behaviour, brain centres linked "
Sports,"Mia Hamm and the rest of the Fab Five of women #39;s soccer from the United States had just enough left in their thirtysomething legs for one more title, beating Brazil 2-1 on Thursday in extra time to win the Olympic gold medal in their final "
Sports,Television and radio stations in Israel cut away from their midday programming. News Web sites were updated faster than even the nimblest of fingers could press  quot;refresh.
Sports,Newcastle emerged as serious candidates to win the battle for Wayne Rooney last night after Everton rejected Manchester United #39;s offer of 20m for the striker #39;s services.
Sports,"The 2003 co-national champion USC Trojans, coming off a 12-1 season and a Rose Bowl victory, and the Virginia Tech Hokies, who finished last season 8-5 with an Insight Bowl loss to Cal, meet "
Sports,ATHENS : Felix Sanchez gave the Dominican Republic their first ever athletics Olympic gold medal with a devastating display in the 400 metres hurdles.
World,"BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife) -- Hungarians prepared for a new political era Thursday, August 26, after the country #39;s ruling Socialists appointed Ferenc Gyurcsany, a flamboyant millionaire, as the new prime minister."
World," An Islamist group has executed Italian hostage Enzo Baldoni in Iraq, Arabic language satellite news channel Al Jazeera reported."
Sports," The Dallas Cowboys Channel, a 24 hour cable network devoted to America's Team, will launch Sept. 8 and be available to more than 1.3 Comcast subscribers in Texas and adjoining states."
Sports," Top Arizona draft pick Stephen Drew enrolled in classes at Florida State on Thursday, a move similar to the one made by older brother J.D. Drew."
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry bowed to the wishes of popular maverick John McCain on Thursday, as the president embraced the Republican senator's legal fight against big money special interest groups airing negative ads and the Democratic nominee scrapped a commercial that featured McCain."
Sports,"Goaltender Kevin Weekes signed Thursday with the Rangers, who expect the unrestricted free agent to compete for the No. 1 job with Mike Dunham."
Business,"THE Nigerian Government has ordered Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell to pay \$2.13 billion in compensation for damage caused by nearly 60 years of exploration in the Niger Delta, a Senate paper said yesterday."
Business, American Airlines parent AMR warned late Thursday that surging fuel costs would likely force it to slash its third quarter and full year outlook.
Business,"Guidant Corp. (GDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it has resolved manufacturing and design problems that caused tiny fractures in its experimental "
Business,"NEW DELHI, AUGUST 26: A voice vote was enough to complete the three-stage Budgetary exerciseand clear over Rs 500,000 crore worth of finances."
Sci/Tech,"  Attorney General John Ashcroft, Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray, FBI Assistant Director Jana Monroe, Chief Postal Inspector Lee Heath, and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras today announced the arrests "
Sci/Tech,"For species at risk, sport fishing accounts for one-quarter of the catch. Regulation could rise. By Peter N. Spotts  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s planned purchase of Venetica provides Big Blue with one more piece in its on-demand computing strategy. The challenge will be to seamlessly meld Venetica #39;s unstructured-data expertise with structured-data management.
Sci/Tech,Nokia Corp. and Vodafone Group Plc on Thursday said they have launched a standards initiative to make it possible for software makers to develop Java applications that can run across cellular phones built by different manufacturers.
Sci/Tech,Digital video recorder maker TiVo Inc. on Thursday reported a wider quarterly net loss as it increased spending to accelerate subscriber growth.
Sports,The US and Spanish coaches had to be separated when an argument erupted at the end of the game as the United States beat Spain 102-94 in the Olympic men #39;s basketball quarterfinals Thursday.
Sports,"MONACO, AUGUST 26: Defending champions Porto have been drawn to face Chelsea in Group H, meaning Chelseas new coach Jose Mourinho - who won last seasons title with Porto -ill be able to exploit familiar conditions when Chelsea play their away "
Sports,"On the eve of the Kobe Bryant sexual assault trial, a frustrated judge chastised prosecutors Thursday for waiting until the last minute to challenge DNA evidence the defense "
World,"The Iraqi government tonight accepted a peace deal brokered by Iraqs top Shiite cleric to end weeks of devastating violence in the holy city of Najaf, State Minister Qassim Dawoud said."
World,"The kidnappers of Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni, taken hostage in Iraq, say they have killed him, the Arabic language television channel Al Jazeera reports."
World,"Flight recorders from two planes that crashed just three minutes apart Tuesday night are providing few clues to investigators but indicate  quot;something happened very fast, quot; a Kremlin representative said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized computers, software and equipment as part of a probe into the illegal sharing of copyrighted movies, music and games over an Internet  #39;peer to peer #39; (P2P) network, Attorney General John "
Sports,"THE defiant taunts cascaded down from the Olympic stadium grandstands for minutes.  quot;Hellas, Hellas, quot; followed by  quot;Kenteris, Kenteris quot; - an angry display that held up the main event of Thursday #39;s athletics program."
World,"NAJAF, IRAQ - Militant leader Muqtada al-Sadr agreed on Thursday to a peace plan presented by Iraq #39;s most revered Shia cleric, who rode into Najaf hours earlier to try to end the bloody three-week uprising."
World," Rescuers in northern Taiwan yesterday recovered the bodies of 15 people buried by a mudslide which flattened an entire village, as East Asia cleaned up and counted the cost of Typhoon Aere."
Business,"  Energy supplier Mirant Corp. hopes to emerge from bankruptcy in the first half of next year, the company said Thursday as it appointed a chief restructuring officer to oversee the process."
Sports,ATHENS: Mia Hamm is primed to end her illustrious career with an Olympic gold medal when the powerful US team take on Brazil in the womens final on Thursday (today).
Sports,US elite triathlete Susan Williams became a media darling on Wednesday when she overcame high temperatures and a crash on the bike to win the bronze medal in the womens triathlon at the 2004 Olympic Games in the Athens municipality of Vouliagmeni.
World,"Description: Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, is reportedly successful in reaching a peace to end three weeks of violence between allied US and Iraqi government troops and militiamen loyal to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr."
World,"A powerful bomb went off in Thailand #39;s Muslim-dominated deep south and seriously injured 20 people on Thursday morning, when the Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in the violence-troubled region."
Sports, The U.S. and Spanish coaches had to be  separated when an argument erupted at the end of the game as  the United States beat Spain 102 94 in the Olympic men's  basketball quarterfinals Thursday.
World,A proposed law would limit foreign funding of churches and AIDS programs.
Sci/Tech,EMI and retailer Fnac face legal challenge over antipiracy technology that blocks discs from playing on some devices.
Sci/Tech,"A group representing online merchants said it helped the U.S. Department of Justice hunt down online scam artists, in an sweep of online criminals dubbed ""Operation Web Snare."""
Business,"Emeryville #39;s Chiron Corp. said Thursday that it will delay shipments until early October of its flu vaccine, Fluvirin, after the company identified a small number of lots that do not meet product sterility specifications."
Business,  Electricity merchant Mirant (MIRKQ) said Thursday it appointed Michele Burns chief restructuring officer and the company #39;s main representative as it puts together a plan to get out of bankruptcy.
Sports,"If Greece, with 10m people, can pull off the Games at the 11th hour, why not? THE final weekend of the Olympics is at hand, and the reckoning is nigh."
World,"Iraq #39;s leading Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Husseini al-Sistani, reached an apparent agreement with the radical cleric Muqtada Sadr yesterday to end a three-week uprising by Sadr #39;s Army of Mehdi militiamen in Najaf."
World, Australia has announced plans to acquire long range cruise missiles that will give its defence force the  #39;most lethal capacity #39; for air combat in the region.
World," A powerful bomb exploded in a market in southern Thailand yesterday morning, killing one person and injuring at least 23 a day ahead of a visit to the troubled region by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra."
Business,"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries wants oil prices to fall faster to an ideal price of around US\$30 a barrel, and will discuss whether to increase production at a meeting next month, the group #39;s president said Thursday."
Business,"HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Sears Canada fired its top executive Thursday over what it characterized as  quot;strategic differences quot; and enlisted the chief financial officer of parent company Sears, Roebuck and Co."
Business,"American Airlines expects soaring jet fuel prices to push its expenses up more than \$1 billion in 2004 from last year #39;s level, parent AMR Corp."
Business,"The ranks of Americans filing for initial unemployment compensation rose more than expected last week, swelled in part by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Charley, the government said on Thursday."
Business,  Merck (MRK) is out with a statement that  quot;strongly disagrees quot; with the findings of a new study that raised questions about the safety of its Vioxx arthritis drug.
Business,MOSCOW: Oil giant ConocoPhillips looked close to taking a \$US2 billion (\$NZ3.11b) stake in Russian major Lukoil on Thursday after Russian officials confirmed the US firm #39;s interest in the auction of a 7.6 per cent stake.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, August 25 (New Ratings) - Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.NAS) has released its long-awaited Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) security update for its XP Professional users."
Sci/Tech,"Archos has turned up the heat in the portable entertainment arena by announcing the 20GB Gmini400, a \$400 digital audio player with a 2.2-inch color LCD screen for watching videos and viewing photographs."
Sports,"Heraklio, Greece (Sports Network) - The old faces of US women #39;s soccer bid adieu, while the new faces introduced themselves in a gold-medal winning effort at the Athens Olympics on Thursday night at Karaiskaki Stadium."
Sports,"SIMON Thompson was the feelgood story when he made the Australian Olympic triathlon team last December. Today, though, Thompson was feeling as bad as they come after believing two crashes on the bike cost "
Sports," A Canadian judge, who raised his marks in an Olympics gymnastics final, said he was under intense pressure from a crowd that was out of control and an official who wanted him to do something about it."
World,"A powerful bomb has exploded in a crowded marketplace in southern Thailand, wounding at least 10 people, officials said. The province, located about 750 miles south of Bangkok, is "
World,Shanghai. (Interfax-China) -The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the of potential dangers of an outbreak of influenza H5N1 infections in pigs in China.
World," Militants in Iraq said they have killed Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni, who went missing after being ambushed on the road between Baghdad and Najaf, Al Jazeera reported Thursday."
Business," The Big Four accounting firms, misinterpreting a nine year old rule, wrongly let corporate clients understate liabilities and distort their financial health, the regulatory body for auditors said in a report on Thursday."
Sports," Erubiel Durazo hit a three run homer and Eric Chavez also connected for the Oakland Athletics, who completed a four game sweep of the slumping Baltimore Orioles with a 9 4 victory Thursday."
Sports," An NHL executive accused the players' association of conducting ""a charade"" and said the union has no interest in working out a new labor deal before a lockout would be imposed in three weeks."
Sports," The United States gave Hall of Famer Mia  Hamm the perfect send off on Thursday, beating Brazil 2 1 to  win Olympic gold in the women's soccer tournament."
Sports, American Shawn Crawford won the Athens  Games 200 meters final Thursday in a race delayed five minutes  by chanting and booing from hostile sections of the crowd at  the Olympic stadium.
World," Militants in Iraq said they have killed  Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni, who went missing after being  ambushed on the road between Baghdad and Najaf, Al Jazeera  reported Thursday."
Business,Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Thomas Weisel Partners agreed to pay a combined \$100 million to settle charges involving conflicts of interest between research and 
Business,"Chiron Corp. is delaying shipment of its flu vaccine, Fluvirin, because lots containing 4 million vaccines, do not meet product sterility standards, the biopharmaceutical company said on Thursday ."
Business,American Airlines and United Airlines became the latest carriers on Thursday to say sky-high oil costs are hurting them and worsening a three-year industry downturn.
World,"The Supreme Court of Chile yesterday stripped Augusto Pinochet, the country #39;s former military dictator, of his immunity from prosecution - opening the way for him to be charged with human "
Business,"Dominion Bank, Canada #39;s second largest bank by assets, agreed Thursday to buy a 51 percent stake in Banknorth Group for  $3."
Business,"Krispy Kreme Doughnuts stunned investors on Thursday with disappointing earnings for the second consecutive quarter, sending its shares to their lowest level in more than four years."
Business,The new regulatory body for the United States audit industry said Thursday that its initial inspections of the Big Four accounting firms had found  quot;significant audit and accounting issues quot; in audits by all of them.
Business," General Motors said late Thursday that it plans to invest  $200 million to upgrade and expand its Fairfax, Kansas manufacturing plant for production of the 2007 Saturn midsize car, which will begin in the second half of 2006."
Business,"Mirant Corp. (MIRKQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) has named its chief financial officer to the additional role of chief restructuring officer, the bankrupt power producer said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The US Department of Justice has targeted a group known as the Underground Network for its first criminal investigation into intellectual property piracy over peer-to-peer (P2P) networks.
Sci/Tech,AMSTERDAM The mobile phone giants Vodafone and Nokia teamed up on Thursday to simplify cellphone software written with the Java computer language.
Sci/Tech,A new survey indicates that CIOs are only hiring for positions that address long-term needs. By TechWeb News. Chief information officers in the US continue to take a cautious approach to increasing IT staff 
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s called the International Open Source Network (IOSN), which is an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a primary goal to promote Free and Open Source (FOSS) software usage."
Sports,The names may change. Not the results. China still rules the Olympic diving pool. The Chinese earned another gold medal - their fifth of the Athens Games - when Guo Jingjing 
Sports,"New Zealand is glad three of its athletes have been crowned Olympic champions, but if they bring home their olive wreaths from Athens, the wreaths risk going up in smoke."
Sports,"SECOND seed Lleyton Hewitt beat Frenchman Michael Llodra 6-1 6-4 to move into the quarter-finals of the Long Island Cup today. Fresh from his third title of the year last weekend in Washington, Hewitt will "
World,"JOHANNESBURG Zimbabweans, weary of political conflict, are increasingly losing faith in democracy and tempted to accept a one-party system, a survey released Thursday has found."
World, A Yemeni accused of guarding Osama bin Laden with explosive belts seemed to acknowledge his al Qaeda membership on Thursday before a U.S. military tribunal hearing fraught with translation problems.
World," Shawn Crawford led an American sweep of Olympic medals in the 200 meters in Athens Thursday, ignoring the jeers of a hostile crowd livid that their local hero was not on the starting line after missing a doping test."
Sports," Former Wimbledon and U.S. Open winner Lleyton Hewitt cruised to a 6 1, 6 4 victory over Michael Llodra on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the TD Waterhouse Cup."
Business," The Big Four accounting firms wrongly  let some corporate clients understate liabilities and distort  their financial health in their 2003 accounts, the regulatory  body for auditors said in a report on Thursday."
World," GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - A Yemeni  accused of guarding Osama bin Laden with explosive belts seemed  to acknowledge his al Qaeda membership on Thursday before a  U.S. military tribunal hearing fraught with translation  problems."
World," A top Russian official acknowledged Thursday what many citizens already suspected   that terrorism was the most likely cause of two jetliners crashing minutes apart, a feeling reflected in a newspaper headline warning that ""Russia now has a Sept. 11.""   A day after officials stressed there were many possibilities besides terrorism, presidential envoy Vladimir Yakovlev told Russia's ITAR Tass news agency that the main theory ""all the same remains terrorism.""   Yakovlev said the planes' flight recorders provide no clues to the disaster..."
Business, Oil prices fell for the fifth day in a row on Thursday after word of a peace deal in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf raised hopes of more reliable oil shipments from the energy rich country and encouraged a run of profit taking by big money 
Business," Australian banking and insurance group Suncorp Metway Ltd. (SUN.AU) said Friday net profit for the full year ended June 30 jumped 61 to A $618 million from A $384 million a year earlier, boosted "
Business,"The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits rose last week, reflecting the impact of Hurricane Charley, which recently tore through Florida."
Business,"FORT WORTH, Texas Soaring jet fuel prices will force American Airlines to spend an additional one (B) billion dollars for fuel this year."
Sports,"ATHENS, 26 August - Comments from Dwight PHILLIPS (USA), John MOFFITT (USA) and Joan Lino MARTINEZ (ESP).  quot;I think I was ready to go as far as I needed to win."
Sports,"Jury selection begins in the Kobe Bryant rape case on Friday when hundreds of potential jurors fill out a questionnaire to help determine if they can sit in judgment in a trial involving race, sex and celebrity."
Sports,Second seed Lleyton Hewitt beat Frenchman Michael Llodra 6-1 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the TD Waterhouse Cup on Thursday.
World,"As Russia held a day of mourning Thursday for the 89 people who died when two airliners went down, speculation continued to swirl around the cause of the near-simultaneous crashes."
World,"It was a stormy day, with torrential rain lashing down, but an audience splashed their way to a north London theatre to hear four leading commentators discuss Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s latest plan for his country and the Palestinians."
Sci/Tech," Business software maker  Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O) said on Thursday it extended again its  #36;7.7 billion hostile tender offer for PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O), to Sept. 10, as it awaits a U.S. District Court judge's ruling on whether the takeover attempt can move forward."
World," The hostage takers who grabbed Italian  journalist Enzo Baldoni on the road between Baghdad and Najaf  in Iraq have killed him, the Italian government confirmed  Thursday."
Business,"Oil prices fell again Thursday as worries over supply disruptions eased. New York light sweet crude ended the day just over \$43, and OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the cartel hoped "
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline escaped with a rap over the knuckles yesterday in the latest crusade against alleged corporate wrong-doing spearheaded by the New York attorney general, Eliot Spitzer."
Business,"A new study shows that the prescription drug Vioxx can drastically increase a person #39;s risk of sudden cardiac death, and that risk is greater if you take a higher dose, or if you take it for a long time."
Sci/Tech,A man has been able to savour his first proper meal in nine years after surgeons successfully created and transplanted a jawbone for him.
Sci/Tech,"TiVo #39;s Q2 earnings reflect the high cost of attracting new subscribers to its customer base. The company lost \$10.8 million, or 13 cents a share, on revenue of \$27."
Sports,You #39;ve surely heard by now that Wyoming wrestler Rulon Gardner is bringing home another Olympic medal. This time it #39;s a bronze.
Sports,  Wisconsin running back Dwayne Smith will not play for the Badgers again because of a recently discovered heart disorder.
World,A man has eaten his first solid meal in nine years after his face was rebuilt using a pioneering jaw-bone graft.
Sci/Tech," I was traveling on Southwest Airlines a couple of days ago.  It  was kind of weird.  Seemingly, they have implemented a new corporate  policy. "
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N) on Thursday said its quarterly profit tumbled by more than half and slashed its sales growth outlook for the rest of the year, wiping 17 percent off the value of its stock."
World, The lawyer for the adoptive mother of seven children found malnourished in a Nigerian orphanage agreed Thursday to allow the kids to remain in state foster care.
Business," In recent weeks, even when the rest of the market has lagged, REIT funds generally have outperformed."
Sports," Kirsten Flipkens, a wild card from Belgium, upset No. 2 seed Emilie Loit of France 6 2, 4 6, 6 2, to move into the semifinals of the Forest Hills Women's Classic at the West Side Tennis Club on Thursday."
Sports," CROMWELL, Connecticut (Reuters) - Corey Pavin posted his  best score in 14 years, firing an eight-under-par 62 to take a  commanding three-shot lead after the first round of the  inaugural \$4.2 million Buick Championship Thursday."
Sports,"With a different star but the same team concept, Lithuania reached the men's basketball semifinals for the fourth straight Olympics."
Sports,Vancouver Canucks winger Todd Bertuzzi pleaded not guilty on Thursday to an on-ice assault charge stemming from a hit on Colorado Avalanche's Steve Moore that broke his neck.
Business,"In New York, US blue chips closed near the unchanged mark Thursday in ultra-light volume, but technology stocks slipped lower after a broker cut its growth forecast on the semiconductor industry."
Sci/Tech," Planning revenge really does feel sweet, according to a new study of brain scans. Researchers in Switzerland said the brain centres linked to enjoyment  quot;lit up quot; in young men who punished those who cheated them."
Sports,Russia defeated Brazil in five sets in Athens on Thursday to cruise into the final of the women #39;s volleyball in the Athens Olympics.
World,"Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, made a dramatic return to Najaf on Thursday and swiftly won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia and US-Iraqi forces."
Sci/Tech,Worms and viruses that pollute the Internet aren't new. What's new is the incredible magnitude of the problem and how it's growing.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has been rapped over the knuckles over an anti-Linux ad campaign. The ASA in the UK has ruled that the ad makes  quot;misleading quot; claims, and has told the company change the copy on the advertisement forthwith."
Sci/Tech,"Embedded Wi-Fi products are taking off, and their popularity is likely to grow at an accelerating pace, according to In-Stat/MDR. The market for embedded Wi-Fi clients -- including mobile PCs "
Sports,It wasn #39;t supposed to end like this for Pau Gasol and Spain. Not after the way things were going in this Olympics. The Spaniards finished group play an undefeated 5-0 
Sports,"BILL Kenwright, the Everton chairman, admitted yesterday that it was  quot;inevitable quot; Wayne Rooney would be leaving Goodison Park."
Sports,"Cromwell, CT (Sports Network) - Corey Pavin holed out for an eagle on the second hole, then chipped in for birdie at 18 en route to an eight-under-par 62 on Thursday and the first-round lead at the Buick Championship."
Sports,Things looked bleak for the US boxing team before a pair of Andres stepped up and saved the Americans from further Olympic embarrassment.
World,"GUWAHATI: In stepped up violence, six people, including two BSF men, were killed and 51 others injured in three blasts triggered by the Ulfa in three districts of Assam since Wednesday night."
World,The death toll from Typhoon Aere has risen to 24 in Taiwan as the bodies of 15 villagers buried in a mudslide in the island #39;s north are recovered.
Business," The Securities and Exchange Commission settled fraud charges Thursday against Van Wagoner Capital Management Inc., whose high profile executives allegedly lied about the values of their mutual funds and broke laws meant to protect investors."
Sci/Tech," When Cingular completes its purchase of AT amp;T Wireless, it'll leapfrog Verizon Wireless to become the nation's No. 1 mobile phone company by the most common measures    subscribers and sales."
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. on  Thursday said its quarterly profit tumbled by more than half  and slashed its sales growth outlook for the rest of the year,  wiping 17 percent off the value of its stock."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.1  percent at the opening on Friday on more buying of exporters,  including Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., after another day of falls  in oil prices eased fears about the global economy."
Sports," CROMWELL, Connecticut (Reuters) - Corey Pavin posted his  best score in 14 years, firing an eight-under-par 62 to take a  commanding three-shot lead after the first round of the  inaugural \$4.2 million Buick Championship on Thursday."
World," Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani, made a dramatic return to Najaf on Thursday and swiftly won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia and U.S. Iraqi forces.    The renegade Muqtada al Sadr accepted the proposal in a face to face meeting Thursday night with the 75 year old al Sistani..."
Business,"The Bank of England should leave interest rates on hold until next year to give consumers a breathing space in the run-up to the crucial Christmas trading period, the CBI said yesterday."
Sports,"Corey Pavin posted his best score for 14 years, firing an eight-under-par 62 to take a commanding three-shot lead after the first round of the inaugural \$4."
Sports,"Medals will be awarded in 20 events in track and field, canoe-kayak, equestrian, field hockey, modern pentathlon, mountain biking, soccer and taekwondo."
Sports,Justin Zwick will start at quarterback for No. 9 Ohio State in its season opener after the former heralded recruit beat out fellow sophomore Troy Smith for the job in preseason practice.
World,Chiles former President General Augusto Pinochet has been stripped of his legal immunity following a ruling by the countrys Supreme Court.
Sci/Tech,Deadline extended while the software maker waits for a ruling in Justice Department's antitrust case.
Sci/Tech,"NetBeans.org, which oversees the NetBeans open source Java tools environment, has released a beta version of the NetBeans 4.0 IDE, featuring support for the latest Java specifications and Apache Ant-based projects."
Business,GlaxoSmithKline yesterday said it would publish all details of its clinical drug trials after being accused of concealing information that its leading antidepressant could be harmful to children.
Business,"Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. on Thursday said its quarterly profit tumbled by more than half and slashed its sales growth outlook for the rest of the year, wiping 17 percent off the value of its stock."
Business,The union representing AirTran Airways flight attendants said Thursday that talks with AirTran Holdings Inc. have stalled over work rules.
Business,"Industrial orders have jumped to a six-year high this month, a survey showed yesterday as a sharp fall in mortgage approvals pointed to a slowdown in the housing market."
Business,"Rentokil Initial, supplier of services ranging from security guards and pest control to conferences and exotic plants, has ruled out breaking itself up, despite tumbling profits and a swirl of takeover speculation."
Sci/Tech,"Revenge, reprimand and schadenfreude really do feel good, according to a brain scan study published today. As well as explaining why Dirty Harry declared  quot;Go ahead, make "
Sports,Thursday was the night every Greek had marked down in their diary weeks and months ago. It was the night Kostas Kenteris was supposed to successfully defend his 200m crown in front of his adoring public.
Sports,SUNDAY #39;S Belgian Grand Prix is set to provide another Michael Schumacher win in the most boring championship in the sport #39;s 54-year history.
Sports," Maple Leafs goaltender Ed Belfour is expected to make a complete recovery following back surgery Thursday, says GM John Ferguson."
World,AYATOLLAH Ali al-Sistanis supporters say he put principle over politics in risking his reputation - and life - by returning to his adopted home town of Najaf yesterday.
World,"The hostage takers who grabbed Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni on the road between Baghdad and Najaf in Iraq have killed him, the Italian government confirmed Thursday."
Sports, Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace had an emergency appendectomy and was recovering Thursday.
World," A top Russian official acknowledged Thursday what many citizens already suspected  #151; that terrorism was the most likely cause of two jetliners crashing minutes apart, a feeling reflected in a newspaper headline warning that ""Russia now has a Sept. 11."""
Sports, Sammy Sosa grabbed his 568th career homer and Aramis Ramirez followed up with another third inning blast to guide the Chicago Cubs to an 8 3 win over the Houston Astros in the National League (NL) Thursday.
World," Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani, made a dramatic return to Najaf on Thursday and swiftly won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia and U.S. Iraqi forces."
Sports, Sammy Sosa grabbed his 568th career  homer and Aramis Ramirez followed up with another third inning  blast to guide the Chicago Cubs to an 8 3 win over the Houston  Astros in the National League (NL) Thursday.
Sports,"Glen Sather, the Rangers' president and general manager, addressed one of the team's glaring weaknesses, signing unrestricted free-agent goaltender Kevin Weekes."
World,Pakistan's parliament is expected on Friday to vote for outgoing Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz as  prime minister.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Cisco reports access control server flaws...Toshiba tinkers with Wi-Fi for TV...Music promoter offers concert downloads.
Business," The yen fell against the dollar on Friday  following a surprise rise in Japan's unemployment rate, but it  quickly recovered as traders turned their attention to an  upcoming speech from the Federal Reserve chief and U.S. growth  data."
World," President Bush, who is getting higher marks for his handling of the war on terrorism, holds a slight lead over Democratic challenger John Kerry, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released on Thursday."
World," U.N. measures aimed at crippling  al Qaeda have had little impact on the threat of terrorism and  need to be tightened, a panel of outside experts reported on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech," NASA's redesigned space shuttle fuel tanks should no longer shed dangerous pieces of foam when launches resume next spring, officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Revenge feels sweet, and Swiss researchers said on Thursday they have the brain scans to prove it."
Business,"TD Bank has reported  quot;solid, broad-based results quot; with a 17 per cent rise in quarterly earnings and a dividend increase - along with a \$3."
Business,_ Bank of New York has filed a lawsuit accusing Citibank and its parent company of a  quot;massive scheme of deception quot; designed to hide the failing finances of the bankrupt energy giant Enron while making billions of dollars for itself.
Business,"National Foods Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest fresh milk supplier, increased second-half profit by 12 percent after selling more specialty cheeses and gourmet foods."
Sci/Tech," A German man has been able to eat his first solid meal in nine years, thanks to a pioneering surgical technique in which the patient incubated a replacement jawbone in a muscle on his back."
Sci/Tech,US scientists have pinpointed a new set of predators responsible for dwindling fish stocks - people who fish for fun. They report online in the journal Science today that recreational fishermen catch almost 
Sci/Tech,IBM acquires software developer Venetica to pump up the content-handling capabilities of its DB2 platform. By Paul McDougall and Rick Whiting.
Sci/Tech,"The government will take over from the airlines responsibility for checking passenger names against terrorism watch lists and will begin testing its system within two months, the "
Sports,"ATHENS: The Netherlands and Australia flew through to the Olympic mens hockey finals on Wednesday, setting up the chance for the Dutch to win a third gold in a row and for the Aussies to win their first ever title."
Sports,  Trojan hurdler Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic won the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdle today (Aug. 26) at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
World,"With public attention focused elsewhere, the Bush administration is letting Middle East peace hopes disappear. Israelis rightly complain that peace requires a partner, a role that Yasser Arafat has been pathetically incapable of filling so far."
World,"Two explosions rocked Thailand #39;s troubled southern region Thursday, killing one person and injuring as many as two dozen others."
World,The Bangladeshi government Thursday decided to seek help from International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to investigate the Aug. 21 grenade attackon opposition 
Sports," On the eve of Kobe Bryant's rape trial, a frustrated judge chastised prosecutors Thursday for waiting until the last minute to challenge DNA evidence the defense says shows the accuser had sex with someone else hours after her encounter with the NBA star."
Sci/Tech," The University of Maryland business school plans to give Blackberry wireless devices to all full time MBA students this fall, an effort to make students technologically savvy and aware that a key to business is being able to access people and information at all times."
Business,  AirTran (AAI) said late Thursday it regrets that its flight attendants rejected an agreement negotiated by a private mediator last week.
Business,DAIRY company National Foods expects continuing growth after today reporting a 14 per cent rise in net profit to \$68.66 million for 2003/04.
Sci/Tech,"Chief information officers in the United States are still taking a  quot;measured approach to hiring, quot; according to a report released Thursday by staffing company Robert Half Technology."
Sci/Tech,"Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has restored fully the internet services pertaining to its dial up internet, dedicated to internet, ADSL and e-mail services, a news release from Sri Lanka Telecom said."
Business,"Krispy Kreme, which wowed Wall Street with a hot old-economy growth story when it went public, has lost more than two-thirds of its value since it peaked a year ago."
Business,"The new regulatory body for the auditing industry said that its inspections of the Big Four accounting firms had found ""significant audit and accounting issues."""
Business,The Toronto-Dominion Bank cautiously entered the United States consumer banking market with a \$3.8 billion deal to acquire 51 percent of the Banknorth Group of Maine.
Business," Australian dairy company National Foods Ltd. (NFD.AU) reported Friday a net profit of A $68.7 million for the year ended June 30, up 14 from A $60."
Business,"Allen Lew, managing director of SingTel Optus Pty #39;s mobile unit, and Andy Reeves, chief technology officer at Vodafone Group Plc #39;s Australian unit, speak on a teleconference from Sydney "
Business,"PARIS, Aug 26 (AFP) - Vivendi Universal will create 2,100 jobs over five years as part of a deal agreed with the French government allowing the French media and communications group to book tax credits under a new regime, the finance ministry said Thursday "
Business,"Sears Canada Inc., which has struggled with declining sales over the past few years, said Thursday it fired chairman and chief executive officer Mark Cohen because of strategic differences over the future direction of the business."
Business,"  The University of Maryland business school plans to give Blackberry wireless devices to all full time MBA students this fall, an effort to make students technologically savvy and aware "
Business,"Japan #39;s Yokogawa Electric said it planned to hire 2,000 engineers in Singapore by 2010, a newspaper report said Friday. The push will be backed by investment of US\$100 million (euro 82."
Sci/Tech,A German who had his lower jaw cut out because of cancer has enjoyed his first meal in nine years - a bratwurst sandwich -fter surgeons grew a new jaw bone in his back muscle and transplanted it to his mouth in what experts call an ambitious 
Sci/Tech,"The Transportation Security Administration today took the wraps off the Secure Flight passenger prescreening program, which it seeks to build as a replacement for the Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening Program that airlines use to keep suspect "
Sports,"Konstandinos Kederis relinquished his Olympic 200m title in absentia here yesterday - but it was almost as if the stadium was filled with his angry spirit as the 70,000 crowd jeered "
Sports,Corey Pavin sank seven birdies and matched his career low with an 8-under-par 62 for a three-stroke lead at the inaugural Buick Championship on Thursday.
Sports,Uefa says it will look at Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich #39;s links to CSKA Moscow after the clubs were drawn together in the Champions League.
Sports,"These are three innocent sprinters, sharing a baton and their medal hopes with Marion Jones, knowing she could take them all down with one horrific lie."
Sports,"FORMER US tennis star Roscoe Tanner has been arrested for allegedly failing to pay child support, an Orange County sheriff #39;s official said."
World,The al-Jazeera television channel reports that militants in Iraq have killed their Italian hostage. The Arabic broadcaster says it received a videotape from the militant group calling itself the Islamic Army 
World,British police Thursday arrested radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri under the Terrorism Actat a prison in southeast London where the cleric was already jailed under a US extradition warrant.
Sports," Defending Pilot Pen champion Jennifer Capriati was upset Thursday, losing 6 4, 7 5 to eighth seeded Nathalie Dechy."
Sci/Tech, Japan's anti monopoly agency raided several top record companies Thursday on suspicion they illegally blocked other firms from offering music ringtone services to mobile phone users.
World," GAUHATI, India (AP)   Residents of northeastern India were bracing for more violence Friday, a day after bombs ripped through two buses and a grenade was hurled into a crowded market in attacks that killed four people and wounded 54."
Business,Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey rolled out free wireless Internet connections at the main Harold Washington Library Center and 76 branches.
World, The White House has drafted executive orders aimed at implementing the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations for a more powerful intelligence director and a new national counterterrorism center...
Business,ISLAMABAD: Indian economists are showing concern over the prolong truckers #39; countrywide strike which is causing shortage of essential commodities.
Business,"Arnold Schwarzenegger, the governor of California, has devised a novel way of raising funds for the cash-strapped state - a giant car boot sale."
Business," Australian dairy company National Foods Ltd. (NFD.AU) said Friday that it plans to launch at least 80 new products over the next 12 months, compared with the annual average of less than 20."
Sports,Karam Ibrahim of Egypt clinched the gold in wrestling men #39;s Greco-Roman 96kg category at the Athens Olympics on August 26 by defeating Ramaz Nozadze of Georgia 12-1.
Sports,"Already the revelation of the Olympic boxing tournament, Amir Khan can only improve and might become one of the sport #39;s greatest names, the Briton #39;s coach says."
World,"27 August 2004 -- A deal has been reached to end three weeks of unrest in the Iraqi holy city of Al-Najaf when Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, reached an agreement with radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr."
World,"GAZA CITY : An Al-Aqsa Martyrs #39; Brigades militant was killed and two other Palestinians were wounded in an explosion in Gaza City #39;s eastern Shejaya neighborhood, Palestinian security sources told AFP."
World,"A sabotage attack on a cluster of about 20 oil pipelines in southern Iraq has cut exports from the key oil-producing region by half, a leading oil official said yesterday."
World,"Toronto police shot and killed a man who was holding a woman hostage in the city #39;s business core on Wednesday, ending a standoff that brought morning rush-hour traffic to a gridlocked standstill."
Business,"Oil prices rose off three-month lows yesterday, after an attack on the US consulate in Saudi Arabia and reports of an OPEC pledge to raise its minimum price target."
Sports," Bronson Arroyo gave the surging Boston Red Sox another strong start, allowing six hits in 7 1 3 innings in a 4 1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech," DOJ announces arrests, convictions for online fraud and other Net related crimes."
Sci/Tech," Opinion: With security holes to the left of us and program incompatibilities to the right, SP2 is giving corporate IT departments more reasons than ever to consider a move to Linux desktops."
Sci/Tech, The long wait for a decision in the government's antitrust trial against Oracle has prompted the company to extend the deadline yet again for its  #36;7.7 billion attempted buyout of PeopleSoft.
World," Democrat John Kerry on Thursday lashed out at ""the lie that's been put out there"" about his Vietnam War service as Republicans and Democrats fiercely debated his military record, sensing a political advantage in keeping the issue alive."
World," Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards took President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney to task Thursday on gay marriage, poverty, and other issues, using unusually harsh words at a forum that included undecided voters."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson is in advanced talks to buy cardiovascular device maker Guidant Corp. for more than \$24 billion, a newspaper report said Tuesday."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average moved in a tight  range until late morning trade on Friday, underpinned by solid  gains in stocks dependent on domestic business, such as Kao  Corp."
Sports," Second seed Lleyton Hewitt  continued his excellent build up to next week's U.S. Open when  a 6 1, 6 4 win over Frenchman Michael Llodra Thursday put him  in the quarter finals of the  $380,000 Long Island Cup."
Sports,"The Americans' passion and ruggedness came out of nowhere, just as Stephon Marbury's 31 points did in a 102-94 quarterfinal victory over Spain."
Sports,Mike Williams learned Thursday that the N.C.A.A. had denied his request for reinstatement because of questions concerning his academic eligibility and amateur status.
Business,"Blending technology and education, the University of Maryland #39;s business school will arm its MBA students with Nextel BlackBerry 7510s."
World,"DAKAR, 26 Aug 2004 (IRIN) - Hit by power cuts and administrative hitches, the Darfur peace talks in the Nigerian capital Abuja made slow progress on Thursday, a spokesman for the African Union (AU) which is sponsoring the negotiations said."
World,"Residents of northeastern India were bracing for more violence Friday, a day after bombs ripped through two buses and a grenade was hurled into a crowded market in attacks that killed four people and wounded 54."
Sci/Tech,Two Montgomery County Council members who supported a campaign by employees of Comcast Cable Communications to form a union have been subpoenaed by company attorneys in a federal labor relations case involving a Rockville man who says he was illegally fired by the firm.
Sci/Tech,"DOJ announces arrests, convictions for online fraud and other Net-related crimes."
Business,Singapore Telecommunications Ltd and Vodafone Group Plc have agreed to build a high-speed wireless phone network in Australia through their local 
Business,"WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2004 (SmartPros) The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed findings from a six-month investigation of the nation #39;s Big Four accounting firms."
Business,"Oracle extended its \$7.7 billion tender offer for all outstanding shares of PeopleSoft yet again on Thursday, as it waits for US District Court Judge Vaughn Walker to issue a decision in an antitrust lawsuit that aims to permanently block the buyout."
Sci/Tech,"Intel announced a new tri-mode wireless module (supporting IEEE standards 802.11a, b and g) for notebooks based on Intel Centrino mobile technology."
Sci/Tech,Some wireless gadgets pump music from a computer to a stereo or TV. Others take a broadband connection and make it available to any PC within range.
Sports,"Jennifer Capriati #39;s preparations for next week #39;s US Open were dealt a body blow when she lost 6-4 7-5 to eighth seed Nathalie Dechy of France in the quarter-finals of the \$585,000 New Haven Open on Thursday."
World,The Palestinian leadership has announced a three-point programme of non-violent resistance in an attempt to wrest the diplomatic initiative from Israel.
World,The former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet yesterday lost what could be the final round in his tortuous struggle to avoid prosecution for human rights abuses.
Sports," ATHENS, Greece  #151; For two weeks in Greece, they were mostly missing in action: Marion Jones and the U.S. boxing team."
World," BRUSSELS, Aug. 26    The United States will have to wait until next year to see its fight with the European Union over biotech foods resolved, as the World Trade Organization agreed to an E.U. request to bring scientists into the debate, officials said Thursday."
World, Australian authorities have cancelled the passports of three Sydney men who allegedly underwent guerrilla training with a radical Islamic group linked to Al Qaeda.
Sports, Jose Maria Canizares birdied his last hole to complete a 5 under par 67 and share the first round lead with Bruce Summerhays and Vicente Fernandez at the Tradition on Thursday.
Business,"Initial reviews of the nation's largest accounting firms have turned up numerous rule violations and shoddy recordkeeping practices, as regulators embarked on a new effort to regularly examine auditors' work."
Business,"LONDON, December 7 (newratings.com) - Wal-Mart Stores (WMT.NYS) announced yesterday that its Vice Chairman, Thomas Coughlin, would retire on January 24, 2005, after having served the company for 25 years."
Business,"Dutch food retailer Royal Ahold NV said income from its U.S. retail operations plunged 30 percent in the second quarter, blaming sluggish performance at Giant Food and Stop   Shop Stores, its two biggest American chains."
Business,"The nation's top bank regulator asked examiners to avoid going to work for banks they supervise for at least a year after leaving the government, but acknowledged he lacks the authority to make such a restriction mandatory."
Business,owned broadcaster MediaCorp and Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. said Tuesday that they will shut down an English language channel and lay off more than 200 employees ahead of a merger of their mass market TV and free newspaper operations.
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline agreed Thursday to settle charges that it hid and misrepresented unfavorable data about the effectiveness and safety of its top-selling anti-depressant Paxil for children and adolescents, agreeing to post all clinical trial data on its drugs by the end of 2005."
Business,"NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Wall Street passed a significant milestone on Thursday, as two investment banks agreed to pay a combined \$100 million to settle charges that they published overly bullish research reports on questionable companies to win their investment banking business."
Business, Two Montgomery County Council members who supported a campaign by employees of Comcast Cable Communications to form a union have been subpoenaed by company attorneys in a federal labor relations case involving a Rockville man who says he was illegally fired by the firm.
World," Police arrested a radical Muslim cleric Thursday on suspicion of preparing or instigating ""acts of terrorism,"" a move that could delay U.S. attempts to extradite the suspect for allegedly trying to establish a terrorist training camp in Oregon and on other charges."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.39 percent  by midsession on Friday, bolstered by solid gains in stocks  dependent on domestic business such as Kao Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=4452.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">4452.T</A>."
Sports," Carl Everett homered and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 14 9 victory over the fading Cleveland Indians on Thursday night."
World,The deal calls for the withdrawal of Moktada al-Sadr's fighters from the Imam Ali shrine and a pullback of U.S. forces.
Business,LONDON: World oil prices fell strongly yesterday for the second day running as worries over supply disruptions eased with traders claiming overnight pipeline attacks in major producer Iraq were unlikely to affect the country #39;s crude exports.
Business,"NEW DELHI: India #39;s parliament passed the annual budget yesterday as opposition lawmakers boycotted the vote, accusing the country #39;s premier of insulting them after they refused to debate the spending bill."
Business,"Initial reviews of the nation #39;s largest accounting firms have turned up numerous rule violations and shoddy recordkeeping practices, as regulators embarked on a new effort to regularly examine auditors #39; work."
Business,Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline agreed Thursday to settle charges that it hid and misrepresented unfavorable data about the effectiveness and safety of its top-selling anti 
Business,"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expects to find a solution with non-OPEC members and oil companies to jointly stabilize oil prices at their meeting next month, OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said."
Business,"Business software maker Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it is extending again its hostile tender offer for all of the common stock of PeopleSoft Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Ashcroft takes federal enforcement action taken against criminal copyright piracy on peer-to-peer networks. Attorney General John Ashcroft, Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray, and US Attorney for "
Sports,"A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led home a New Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday night, beating home teammate Bevan Docherty."
Sports,Peter O #39;Malley is determined to take advantage of the distraction of the Ryder Cup after posting a five under par 67 on the first day of the BMW International Open in Munich.
Sports,"MICHAEL SCHUMACHER is back at his favourite race to claim a title demoralised opponents conceded to him months ago, an unprecedented seventh F1 crown."
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez finally came through in the clutch, hitting a go-ahead single in the ninth inning to help the New York Yankees rally past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 Thursday night."
World,Aides to the country #39;s most powerful Shiite leader said they had reached a tentative agreement on Thursday to end the three-week siege in this holy 
World,"The Iraqi kidnappers of Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni killed him because Italy refused to heed their earlier deadline to withdraw troops from Iraq, says Al Jazeera television."
World,"Insurgents attacked eight oil pipelines in southern Iraq late Wednesday, temporarily slowing production of the country #39;s most important export on Thursday, according to "
Business,"The number of people without health insurance rose by 1.4 million, to a record 45 million last year, amid rising costs for coverage."
Business,"Hong Kong, December 7: China #39;s largest personal computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd, could announce as early as Tuesday that it is buying control of IBM #39;s PC-making business for up to US\$2 billion, a source familiar with the situation said."
Business,SMITHFIELD Pork processor Smithfield Foods Inc. said yesterday that net income in the first quarter more than doubled as improved profitability in hog production and strong results in pork offset lower beef earnings.
Business,"Mortgage rates rose this week, although 30-year mortgages were still below the 6 percent level for a fourth week, Freddie Mac said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Fishermen are famed for overstating the size of their catches, but science has found an instance in which anglers have apparently underestimated their prowess."
Sci/Tech,"Doctors in Germany have rebuilt a man #39;s face after growing a new jaw on his back, it has been revealed. By the fourth week after receiving the pioneering transplant, the patient was able to enjoy his first solid meal for nine years."
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s intent to purchase Venetica Corp., which it announced on Thursday, is the latest gambit to prove that the Armonk, NY, company is dead serious about ruling the content integration market."
Sci/Tech,"The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 26, 10:48PM (#10084803)."
Sports,Gymnast Paul Hamm became the first-ever American to win the men #39;s all-around title in one of the closest-ever Olympic competitions.
Business, Asian shares struggled to break above  the flat line on Friday as dour economic reports in Japan and  South Korea followed lackluster trading in U.S. markets to cap  gains.
Sports,"After months of legal wrangling, the case of <em>People v. Kobe Bean Bryant</em> commences on Friday in Eagle, Colo., with testimony set to begin next month."
Sports,"LaVar Arrington, Washington D.C.'s most popular athlete, has endeared himself to the area with a hard-hitting style of linebacking and a soft touch with the fans."
Sports,U-Va.'s fifth-year senior safety Marquis Weeks drives the Cavaliers defense confidently from his strong safety position.
World, The White House has drafted executive orders aimed at implementing the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations for a more powerful intelligence director and a new national counterterrorism center...
Sports,Ralph Friedgen yesterday named Joel Statham his starting quarterback to open the season but conceded that all of Maryland's quarterbacks are struggling.
Sports,"The NHL blasted the NHLPA on Thursday for turning the last two days of contract negotiations into a ""charade"" as the sides try to reach a labor agreement with a Sept. 15 deadline looming."
Sports,A second hole eagle allowed Corey Pavin to card an eight-under-par first round of 62 in the PGA Buick Championship and open up a three shot lead.
Sports,"The NCAA refused to reinstate Southern California All-American Mike Williams on Thursday, leaving the star receiver unable to rejoin the top-ranked Trojans after being shut out of the NFL draft by the courts."
Sports,"The way Alex Rodriguez jumped out of the batter #39;s box in the ninth inning last night, he looked as happy as a little leaguer after his first big hit."
Sci/Tech,"The cases, involving credit card fraud, corporate espionage and other offenses, are part of what the Justice Department calls Operation Web Snare."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle said that it had extended its hostile tender offer for PeopleSoft to Sept. 10, as it awaits a ruling on whether the takeover attempt can proceed."
Sci/Tech,A downgrading of several semiconductor companies by a brokerage firm put technology shares under pressure on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"Is the Segway  a futuristic, two-wheeled, self-balancing ""human transporter""  headed for the golf course?"
World, The World Bank unveiled plans to lend up to 12 billion dollars to India under a fresh four year program beginning in 2005 to alleviate poverty in the world's second most populous nation.
Business,"Making the minivan hip would be an Olympian feat, but the pragmatic advantage of vans was underscored in statistics that showed them to be safer than cars."
Sports,The Phoenix Coyotes signed free-agent center Petr Nedved and traded center Daymond Langkow to the Calgary Flames for two players on Thursday.
Business," Among the companies whose shares are likely to see active trading on Friday are Hewlett Packard (HPQ: news, chart, profile) and Delta (DAL: news, chart, profile)."
Business,"Australia #39;s biggest supplier of fresh milk, National Foods, has posted a net profit of \$68.7 million, an increase of 14 per cent on last financial year."
Sci/Tech,"The Justice Department announced Thursday that more than 150 people had been arrested, charged or convicted in the last three months in a wide-ranging sweep of criminal activity on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"A year after investigators concluded that the space shuttle Columbia was lost because of a damaged wing and a flawed approach to safety at NASA, agency officials said "
Sports,"It was splashed on the front page of Greece #39;s mass-circulation To Vima, a left-leaning daily newspaper:  quot;Muslim blessing for the Athens Games."
Sports,"Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - The negotiations to save the National Hockey League from a work stoppage seemed to take a turn for the worse on Thursday."
World,"ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, former prime minister and president of the Pakistan Muslim League, on Thursday said optimistically that after becoming the countrys prime minister Shaukat Aziz would turn Pakistan into a robust economic power."
Sci/Tech, Hewlett Packard Co. (HPQ.N) on Friday will unveil a range of products including its version of the iPod digital music player that raises the stakes in a war between PC and electronics makers for a spot in increasingly digitized living rooms.
World, Bulldozers and rescue crews on Friday scraped away at the dirt and boulders that officials said buried as many as 15 people in a northern Taiwanese village ravaged by Typhoon Aere before it spun toward China.
World,Thousands of Iraqis walk through Najaf to the city's great shrine as a peace deal takes effect.
Business, Asian shares struggled to break above the flat line on Friday as dour economic reports in Japan and South Korea followed lackluster trading in U.S. markets to cap gains.
Business," The yen firmed against the dollar on Friday, after dipping on a surprise rise in Japan's unemployment rate, as investors grew cautious ahead of U.S. growth data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief."
World,"U.S. troops' pinpoint fire and munitions restrictions have ensured that Najaf's Imam Ali shrine remains all but unscathed. But the core of the city around it, dear to millions of Shiite Muslims, has been mauled by combat."
World,Bush administration officials denied any role Thursday in the pardon of four Cuban exiles by Panama. Three of the exiles -- convicted in a plot to assassinate Fidel Castro -- were immediately flown to Miami.
Business,"Canadian control of Banknorth Group Inc. is likely to be good for consumers on this side of the border, an analyst said yesterday after confirmation that TD Bank Financial Group is to become majority shareholder in Banknorth Group Inc."
Business,"It #39;s barely a year since Krispy Kreme Doughnuts came to the Hub, vowing to glaze the town. But last night Chief Executive Scott Livengood was instead eating liberal helpings of fresh-baked "
Business,"Vodafone, which has some 330,000 customers in Queensland or about 10 of the state #39;s mobile market, hopes the promotion will add 150,000 new customers or nearly 1 of Australia #39;s 16 million mobile telephone users."
Business,"Vivendi Universal SA, owner of the world #39;s largest record company, said the French Government approved a change to its tax status allowing the company to save "
Sci/Tech," Long considered of negligible impact, US recreational fishers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of overfished salt water species, a Florida State University study released Thursday suggests."
Sci/Tech,"The trade group representing the US music industry has filed a new round of lawsuits against 744 people it alleges used online file-sharing networks to illegally trade in copyrighted materials, it said on Wednesday."
Sports,Reigning synchronized 3m springboard Olympic champion Guo Jingjing breezed to the individual title for her second Olympic gold here Thursday in the diving pool.
Sports,"It #39;s no F1 secret, but Spa-Francorchamps - not far from Michael Schumacher #39;s German birthplace - is his favourite track. Ferrari #39;s champion won last time out in Belgium (2002) and will probably wrap-up title number seven in the Ardennes on Sunday."
Sports,"Don #39;t mention the NHL #39;s collective bargaining agreement in the Team Canada dressing room. The 26 players are polite when asked about the subject, but they #39;re not going to get into any heavy discussions regarding "
Sports,"Hudson #39;s homer was 10th of the season...The Blue Jays are 31-32 as the host this season, while the Yankees are 36-30 as the visitor...Toronto starter David Bush worked the first 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits."
World,"Iraqi militants have killed the abducted Italian journalist, Enzo Baldoni, after his country refused to withdraw its troops from the war torn country, Arabic television channel Al Jazeera reports."
World,A man accused of being the chief propagandist for Osama bin Laden admitted yesterday at a military trial that he was a member of the al-Qaida terrorist 
World," British Police arrested radical cleric Abu Hamza al Masri on suspicion of terrorism links Thursday, a move suggesting that Britain intends to charge him, which could delay US attempts to extradite him."
Business,Packard Co. HPQ.N on Friday will unveil a range of products including its version of the iPod digital music player that raises the stakes in a war between 
Business,"The California Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a class-action lawsuit by as many as 1, 400 Sav-on Drug Stores managers and assistant managers who claim they "
Business,"Arnold Schwarzenegger, the actor-turned-governor, is seeking to maximise revenue in the cash-strapped state of California to keep his pledge of no new taxes."
Sports,Colin Montgomerie enhanced his prospects of picking up a Ryder Cup wildcard with a sparkling 5-under par 67 in the first round of the German Open on Thursday.
Sports,"FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium   Michael Schumacher is back at his favorite race, looking to claim a title demoralized opponents conceded to him months ago: an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers championship."
Sports,The NHL #39;s chief legal officer blasted the players #39; association yesterday for turning the last two days of contract negotiations in Ottawa into a  quot;charade quot; as the sides try to reach a labor agreement with a Sept.
World,"The National Islamic Front, the ruling Khartoum cabal that overthrew the elected leadership in 1989, has carried out a policy of genocide against Sudans African peoples since the early 1990s."
World," A bomb exploded in front of a beauty salon in Colombia's capital Thursday night as a police car drove by, killing two officers and wounding two other people, authorities said."
Business,The student loan industry is collecting a record amount of the old subsidies Congress thought it had retired.
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A> on  Friday will unveil a range of products including its version of  the iPod digital music player that raises the stakes in a war  between PC and electronics makers for a spot in increasingly  digitized living rooms."
Sci/Tech,"Cheap servers and expensive ones are looking fit, says IDC, but midrange models need to hit the StairMaster."
Business,"A San Francisco law firm filed an antitrust lawsuit Thursday in state court against 15 of the biggest drugmakers, alleging they have conspired to charge  quot;artificially higher prices "
Sci/Tech,"A German man, whose jaw was removed because of cancer, has been able to eat his first solid meal in nine years thanks to a replacement jawbone which was incubated in a muscle on his back."
Sports,"A disruptive Greek chorus of whistles, chanting, and catcalls could not derail a crowd-silencing American sweep in the men #39;s 200-meter dash at the Olympic Games last night."
Sports,"Olympics 2004 Athens  gt; Athens, Aug 26 : Chu Mu Yen Thursday collected the second Olympic gold for Chinese Taipei in the men #39;s 58-kg taekwondo final, minutes after Chen Shih Hsin had won the historic gold in the women #39;s 49-kg, reports Xinhua."
Sports,"OTTAWA (Ticker) -- While the dialogue at the latest NHL labor meeting Thursday resulted in little progress on a new collective bargaining agreement, it did generate harsh words from a league official."
Sports,"BRISTOL, Tenn. - Ryan Newman cant afford any more missteps, which is a pretty tough row to hoe when the next race on the schedule is at Bristol Motor Speedway."
Sports,Alan Camarillo had a special night. One that no baseball player would ever forget. His game-winning three-run home run in the top of the 10th gave 
Sci/Tech,"Federal authorities conducted six searches Wednesday in an attempt to disrupt a network used to trade copies of movies, software, games and music."
Sci/Tech, Customers of Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. will be able to use both companies' wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday.
Sci/Tech," Personal computer giant Hewlett Packard Co. is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup  #151; so don't be surprised if you hear about ""HP TV"" along with ""HDTV"" when shopping for your next television."
Sports,Chan Ho Park pitches six strong innings in his return from the disabled list and Texas equals its win total from last year by easily defeating Minnesota 8-3.
World,"  Chile's Supreme Court yesterday stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution, paving the way for possible trials of the 88-year-old general on charges of human rights abuses during his 17-year rule."
Business," quot;I don #39;t think we ought to have 527s, quot; President Bush said the other day, referring to the political fund-raising and advocacy organizations that have sprouted in the wake of his signing the anti-free speech McCain-Feingold campaign-finance  quot;reform quot; law "
Business,"For months, homeland security officials have privately debated how to blunt criticism of their planned aviation screening system that passengers and airlines complained was overly intrusive."
Sci/Tech,"The Justice Department announced yesterday that more than 150 people had been arrested, charged or convicted in the last three months in a wide-ranging sweep of criminal activity on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL-- NASA aims to launch its first post-Columbia shuttle mission during a shortened nine-day window March, and failure to do so likely would delay a planned return to flight until at least May."
Sci/Tech,"China #39;s consumer electronics market will grow by almost 90 percent to \$94 billion by 2007 as manufacturers shift to high-end digital products and away from more basic items like toys and watches, an industry publication forecasts."
Sci/Tech,"An ad running in the UK that implied running a Linux operating system is ten times more expensive than running a Windows operating system has been oficially condemned as misleading by the UK #39;s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after public complaints "
Sports,"Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United confirmed on its website Wednesday that is has made an offer to Everton for young striker Wayne Rooney."
Sports,"Manager Dusty Baker took RF Sammy Sosa up on his offer to bat fifth, marking the first time Sosa hit in that slot since 1994. Of the 56 players with at least 100 at-bats in the cleanup spot, Sosa was second-to-last in batting average."
World,Former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet has lost his immunity by order of the countrys Supreme Court. Pinochet overthrew democratically elected socialist President Salvadore Allende and ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990.
Sci/Tech,"a large hole, quot; said Parsons.  quot;Our expectation is that we #39;ll fix the tank and there won #39;t be anything like that we #39;ll have to deal with."
Sci/Tech,The phone giant #39;s mobile unit is not just a great telecom operation. It may be one of the best companies in the world. Verizon Communications (VZ ) Chief Executive Ivan Seidenberg is a fan of management guru 
World,"  An explosion wounded a senior Islamic Jihad field commander, Mohammed Khalil, in a Gaza refugee camp Thursday in what the Palestinian militant group said was an assassination attempt by Israel."
World," Taiwan rescue workers dug out seven bodies from mud and rock in a mountain village that was hit by a devastating landslide triggered by Typhoon Aere, but eight still remained buried, officials said on Friday."
Sports,Britain's Tim Brabants is set to go for gold in the men's K1 kayak final at 0630 BST.
Business,"US oil prices rose on Friday, stemming five days of losses, but dealers expected a further slide towards \$40 a barrel as worries of potential supply disruptions ease."
Business,"Packard on Friday will launch 25 consumer products, part of its push toward digital entertainment as some of its other units struggle."
Business,"The crisis caused by the truckers strike deepened today after the Delhi Police arrested OP Agarwal, the chairman of the All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA)."
Business,National Foods Ltd. increased second- half profit by 12 percent as Australia #39;s biggest fresh milk supplier expanded its range of gourmet foods and sold more Pura Classic and other flavored milk drinks in convenience stores.
Sports,"What a night for US athletes in Olympic track and field. Even in the event that went to another country, an American won. Shawn Crawford, Bernard Williams and Justin Gatlin swept the 200."
Sports,The NCAA yesterday denied the University of Southern California #39;s request to restore the college football eligibility of all-American wide receiver Mike Williams.
World,"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 26 -- The kidnappers of Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni, taken hostage in Iraq, said they had killed him, al-Jazeera television reported Thursday."
World,"SYDNEY: Australia announced on Thursday a cruise missile programme to acquire the regions  quot;most lethal quot; air combat capacity, but critics quickly denounced the plan as a foolish provocation to its neighbours."
World,ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary party of the Pakistan Muslim League and its allies on Thursday lauded the political wisdom and acumen of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain during his short tenure as the prime minister.
Business,The European Commission has decided to open an in-depth investigation into the proposed joint acquisition by Microsoft and Time Warner of a US company called ContentGuard.
Business,"ALBANY, NYGlaxoSmithKline PLC agreed yesterday to release negative data on the safety and effectiveness of its drugs to settle a lawsuit by New York #39;s attorney general that accused the pharmaceutical maker of misrepresenting data on prescribing its "
Business,Digital video recorder pioneer TiVo sent mixed signals Thursday about the progress of its ambitious effort to win new subscribers and become profitable.
Business,"  The Boeing Co., the second biggest US defense contractor, won a  $54 million contract to launch four navigation satellites for the Air Force in the second exception to a ban imposed on the company last year."
Sci/Tech,"A year after a scathing report on the shuttle Columbia tragedy criticized NASA #39;s safety and management culture, a consultant hired to make changes said Thursday the space agency is showing signs of recovery."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a scenario only too familiar to those of us who drive the mean streets and main thoroughfares of this city - except that, in this case, it #39;s the start of an editorial by Stanford University psychology professor Brian Knutson published today in "
Sports," When the first whistle chirped, US women #39;s soccer icon Mia Hamm thought it was merely a foul call. She wondered when the endless, harrowing gold medal match against Brazil would finally end."
Sports,"Once again the elitist left-wing media is attempting to make Americans feel guilty for achieving excellence. Paul Hamm followed the rules, performed a brilliant high-bar routine and won the gold medal fair and square."
World,ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly will meet in a special session at the Parliament House in Islamabad Friday at 4:00 pm (PST) to ascertain the new leader of the house.
World,"A North-South summit could provide a breakthrough in the crisis over Pyongyang #39;s nuclear ambitions, South Korea #39;s prime minister was quoted as saying on Friday, but the "
World," Australian Prime Minister John Howard is widely expected to announce an election date this weekend, setting off a tight race between his conservative coalition and a resurgent Labor Party."
World," A North South summit could provide a  breakthrough in the crisis over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions,  South Korea's prime minister was quoted as saying on Friday,  but the government made clear no such meeting was planned for  now."
Sports,Britain's Tim Brabants finishes fifth in the final of the men's K1 1000m singles.
Business, Personal computer giant Hewlett Packard Co. is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup   so don #39;t be surprised if you hear about  quot;HP TV 
Business,Officials from the Department of Homeland Security formalized plans on Thursday to begin screening airline passengers against a list of potential terror suspects 
Sci/Tech,"The US Justice Department #39;s crackdown on cyber crime has brought to light illegal activities, including credit-card fraud, to the tune of over US \$215 million and resulted in dozens of arrests, a senior official said in Washington."
Sports,"As television cameras gathered in front of the US women #39;s soccer team after it defeated Brazil 2-1 in overtime for the gold medal yesterday, the woman who scored the game "
World,"British police launched their own terrorism case Thursday against radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, already jailed in London under a US arrest warrant."
Sci/Tech,A German whose lower jaw was cut out because of cancer has eaten his first solid meal in nine years - bratwurst sandwich  -er surgeons grew a new jaw bone in his back muscle 
World,Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says he is determined to keep up Italy #39;s efforts in Iraq despite the execution of an Italian hostage.
Business,based American Airlines said its cost for jet fuel will be  $1 billion higher than last year because of rising prices. Fuel costs will rise 43 percent from the previous estimate for  $700 million in additional expenses.
Business," Deutsche Bank Securities has agreed to pay  $87.5 million to settle allegations that it issued stock research that was biased by its investment banking business, regulators announced Thursday as part of a crackdown on conflicts of interest on "
Sports,"Five-time Olympic medalist Marion Jones goes for gold medals in the long jump and 400-meter relay at the Athens Games, while the US basketball team plays Argentina for a spot in the men #39;s basketball final."
World,Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza is being questioned at Paddington Green police station in London after being arrested over alleged terrorism offences.
Sci/Tech,A corporate executive goes on the lam after being charged with paying hackers to virtually rub out the competition.  
World, A claim of responsibility for the downing of two Russian planes appeared on a Web site known for militant Muslim comment Friday.
Sports," Ichiro Suzuki homered for his 200th hit of the season, but Abraham Nunez hit his second grand slam in two weeks to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Seattle Mariners 7 3 Thursday night."
Sci/Tech,"The dashing Prince of Persia is back in Warrior Within, and in a more bellicose mood than last time."
Sports," The Olympics turned ugly when  unforgiving Greeks, incensed that fallen hero Costas Kenteris  was missing from the 200 meters, delayed the final by booing  and chanting for five minutes."
World," The Treasury Department took action Tuesday against two foreign banks it suspects of money laundering, including one it accused of helping Saddam Hussein use funds from the United Nations' oil for food program."
World," Tens of thousands of chanting Iraqi  Shi'ites converged on a holy shrine in Najaf on Friday, where  some rebels began handing in weapons after a peace deal was  reached overnight to end a three week uprising."
Business,Australian mining giant BHP Billiton was forming a joint venture with Japanese steel maker JFE that would underpin iron ore sales worth  $3.
Business,"Sacramento -- The Schwarzenegger administration offered a counterproposal on how to pay for the Bay Bridge #39;s \$2.3 billion cost overruns Thursday, but local lawmakers immediately rejected the plan as time was running out for a solution."
Sports,Athens: New Zealand doubled its Olympic medal tally in sensational style yesterday as Hamish Carter and Bevan Docherty blitzed the men #39;s triathlon to plunder gold and silver on the Athens waterfront.
Sports,"ATHENS Andrei Moiseev of Russia won the men #39;s modern pentathlon on Thursday, finishing so far ahead of his rivals that he was able to stop and collect a flag from a spectator before crossing the line."
Sports,  The decisive move in the Olympic women #39;s soccer tournament was soaring toward the head of Abby Wambach when the ball and a thought arrived at her noggin about the same time.
Sports,"For eight minutes, 56,000 Greek fans protested the absence of their disgraced champion sprinter and hurled their resentment at three United States sprinters when their names "
Sports,THE wheels of the managerial merry-go-around have been well and truly greased with the swift sacking of Paul Sturrock at Southampton.
World,The senior Shiite cleric #39;s spokesman says that Muqtada al-Sadr #39;s army will abandon the Imam Ali shrine today. BY HANNAH ALLAM.
Sports," The Denver Broncos have struggled through three preseason games, unable to get much going on offense."
Sports," Even with a big lead, Eric Gagne wanted to pitch in front of his hometown fans one last time."
Business, The yen hit a one week high against the  dollar on Friday as traders took their cue from a rise in  Japanese shares on weak oil prices and shrugged off a surprise  rise in Japan's unemployment rate.
World," Republicans hold their convention next week in New York, home to the GOP like Yankees. The Democrats chose Boston, whose Red Sox resemble that party."
Business,"  Sears Canada Inc. has dismissed Mark Cohen as chair and chief executive, citing  quot;strategic differences quot; between him and the board of directors."
Business,"A brokerage firm #39;s negative outlook for the semiconductor industry pushed down tech shares yesterday, while the broader market was little changed as a jump in jobless claims offset investors #39; relief over declining oil prices."
Sci/Tech,Telecoms watchdog Ofcom yesterday tried to relax BT #39;s hold on the nation #39;s network of phone lines by ordering a reduction of more than 70 in the price the company can charge its rivals to use them.
Sports,"Larry Brown couldn #39;t help himself, or the reputation of his country. He could have watched the clock wind down, accept the victory, but instead he had to be so very American."
Sports,"Eirik Veraas Larsen had no problem winning his heat in the K-1 500m semifinals on Thursday morning, and is now favourite to win the Saturday final."
Sports,Mike Williams is a terrific wide receiver -- an All-American at Southern California last season who will probably be a star in the NFL someday.
World,"Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi called the killing of an Italian journalist by his Iraqi captors barbaric #39; #39; and said he #39;ll keep his nation #39;s 3,000 soldiers in the Middle Eastern country."
Business,Two big US brokers have agreed to pay fines of USD100m to the market #39;s watchdog for hyping stock. They have agreed the fines with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for  quot;inappropriate analysis of stocks quot;.
Business,Russian officials handling the sale of a stake in oil giant Lukoil have set a opening price of \$1.9bn (1bn) for 7.6 of the company.
Sci/Tech,"A summerlong crackdown on cybercrime has resulted in arrests or convictions of more than 150 individuals, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"New York, August 27: International Business Machines Corp. on Thursday said it will acquire Venetica, whose software allows users to view and process files in a variety of software formats."
Sports,  American superstar Mia Hamm was given the perfect sendoff as the United States rode their luck to beat Brazil in extra time and win the Olympic women #39;s football gold medal for the second time in eight years.
Sports,"Corey Pavin finished with a flourish for one of the best rounds of his career and a three-stroke lead at the inaugural Buick Championship on Thursday at Cromwell, Conn."
World,"Reporters Without Borders expressed revulsion today at the  quot;barbaric quot; death of Italian freelance journalist Enzo Baldoni, 56, who was executed in Iraq last night by his kidnappers, according to the pan-Arab TV news station Al-Jazeera and the Italian news "
World," Recorders from the two planes that crashed nearly simultaneously in Russia have not yielded reliable information, a top official says."
World," Troubled German car maker Opel, a unit of General Motors, is planning to extend the working week for employees from 35 to 40 hours without any corresponding rise in pay, the mass circulation daily Bild reported."
Sci/Tech,A European project aims to change how people receive their digital entertainment in the future.
Business, Japan's jobless rate rose to a worse than expected 4.9 percent in July but the government said the uptick in unemployment was mainly caused by young people leaving positions to search for new jobs.
World," With promises to curb credit card fees and protect home buyers and military families from unfair lending practices, Democratic candidate John Kerry is making a pitch aimed squarely at voters' checkbooks."
Sci/Tech, Scientists believe a 50 million year record of the Earth's climate lies in an underwater mountain chain in the ice clogged waters near the North Pole.
World," She was pretty and smart; he was educated and charmingly polite. They could have been headed for ""happily ever after"" if it had not been for ... the faith based initiative."
Sci/Tech," Astronauts spend years training before they can lift off into space. They learn to operate shuttles, perform experiments in zero gravity, and eat bugs if they must."
Business,"UK workers' top choice for a new Bank Holiday would be a Monday in late October, an online survey finds."
Sci/Tech,US researchers show that a computer can be controlled by the brain without the need for implants.
World," Amid a heated election year debate on intelligence reform, the White House is expected to move soon on executive orders aimed at implementing a more powerful intelligence director and a new national counterterrorism center.    Bush administration and congressional officials said Thursday drafts of executive orders are circulating among relevant agencies for approval..."
World," Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr ordered his fighters to lay down their arms and leave the area as thousands of Iraqis thronged the revered Imam Ali shrine Friday after he and the Iraqi government agreed to a peace proposal by Iraq's top Shiite cleric to end three weeks of fighting in Najaf.    Al Sadr issued the order in a statement to his Mahdi Army militia from his office in Najaf that also was broadcast through loudspeakers at the shrine, which militants have used as a stronghold and refuge throughout their standoff with a combined U.S. Iraqi force..."
Sci/Tech,"First TVs, new printers, long-lasting inks, and projectors are targeted at living room and office."
Sci/Tech,Well-designed notebook lets you play movies and music sans Windows.
World, US President George W. Bush goes into the Republican convention next week mocking Democrat John Kerry's glamorous Hollywood support base and pitching instead to America's rural heartland.
Sci/Tech," LinuxWorld Expo came to San Francisco, and our columnist managed to ignore most of the show. Read on to see what did catch his eye."
World," CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa has not received an  official request from Equatorial Guinea for the extradition of  Mark Thatcher, who is suspected of involvement in a coup bid in  the oil-rich country, officials said on Friday."
World,Russian officials say traces of explosive have been found in the debris of one of two crashed airliners.
Business,"Three years ago, the regulatory overseers at the new Bush administration's    Office of Management and Budget  invited suggestions on which federal rules needed some work -- a tuneup, elimination, or maybe a new rule altogether. The effort was directed by Congress, which wanted the OMB to report to it annually on the costs and benefits of regulation and send along an inventory of ineffective or inefficient rules that should be reformed or killed."
Business,"THE Big Four accounting firms - Ernst  amp; Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and Deloitte - made repeated mistakes in their auditing of US companies, a new watchdog has reported."
Business,The FTSE 100 share index has pushed to its highest level for eight weeks as its longest winning streak since January is extended by strong major drugs and oils stocks.
Business," Initial unemployment claims rose last week for the first time in four weeks, boosted by more filings related to Hurricane Charley, a government report showed yesterday."
Business, gt;Citigroup Inc. was sued by a group of institutional investors who contend the bank defrauded them in selling \$2.4 billion of notes linked to the creditworthiness of Enron Corp.
Business,"Canadian mining company Teck Cominco Ltd. asked a US court yesterday to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by a US native group whose land borders Lake Roosevelt, just over the border in Washington state."
Business,"A historic name in mutual funds will soon vanish from Boston #39;s investing scene, with BlackRock Inc. #39;s agreement yesterday to acquire State Street Research  amp; Management "
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP is a safe and secure operating system. Really, it is--as long as you don #39;t connect it to the Internet. To be fair, other operating systems, including Linux and Mac OS X, are vulnerable to online attacks, too."
Sci/Tech,"This step towards easy portability of software from one Java-enabled mobile device to another, which is currently not the case because there is no standard specification, would ultimately provide mobile customers with a wide choice of feature rich Java "
Sci/Tech,"New research indicates that sport fishermen are taking an unexpectedly big toll on saltwater fish populations, in some cases landing more fish than their commercial counterparts."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s redesigned space-shuttle fuel tanks no longer should shed dangerous pieces of foam when launches resume next spring, officials said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Its short for wireless fidelity, and it is used to describe products that follow the 802.11 set of standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)."
Sci/Tech,"Broadband access charges are still too high and need to be slashed further to bring them in line with other nations, the UK #39;s media and telecoms regulator says."
Sci/Tech,"The dreaded Africanized honey beebetter known as the  quot;killer bee quot;may be buzzing slightly northward. Entomologists believe that an Africanized swarm was responsible for an attack in Tipton, Okla."
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re the tech-savvy sort, you may already know about blogs. If not, blog is short for Web log, a sort of online journal. They #39;re the hottest thing to hit the Internet since Anna Kournikova."
Sports," The US might have found its shooting touch in time to retain gold in Olympic basketball, but American attempts at diplomacy continue to miss badly."
Sports,"Shrugging off the boos and jeers that delayed the start, Shawn Crawford led an American sweep of the medals in the men #39;s 200-metre race yesterday at the Summer Games."
Sports,Hamish Carter knew what he was up against when he and Bevan Docherty ran down the stretch together in the Olympic triathlon in Athens.
Sports,Twice world champion Felix Sanchez of Dominican Republic won the men #39;s 400m hurdles gold medal at the Olympic Games here on Thursday.
Sports,The Champions League group stages will take two of European football #39;s biggest personalities - Jose Mourinho and Henrik Larsson - back to their old stomping grounds quicker than either might have expected.
Sports,"American gymnast Paul Hamm has a message for all his detractors: Don #39;t disparage his gold. Speaking at Chelsea Piers yesterday, Hamm remained defiant against growing criticism over his controversial gold medal "
Sports,Thursday #39;s decision by the NCAA not to reinstate Southern California star wide receiver Mike Williams drew particularly strident and pointed criticism from a high-ranking school 
Sports,Retired running back Ricky Williams says he contacted the Miami Dolphins this week at the request of his agent but has no plans to rejoin the team anytime soon.
World,Premier Silvio Berlusconi vowed Italian troops would not leave Iraq even and condemned the reported killing of an Italian hostage as an act 
World,"Sudan is allowing armed pro-government groups to operate at least 16 militia camps in the western region of Darfur, a human rights group claims."
World,This has revived the hopes of his foes who want him to stand trial on charges of human rights abuses for atrocities under his 1973-1990 regime.
World,"A spate of bombings that has killed six people and injured scores in the past two days is aimed at triggering panic in the revolt-hit Indian state of Assam, an official says."
World,"  The death toll from Typhoon Aere climbed to 35 on Thursday after a mudslide killed 15 villagers in Taiwan, while nearly a million people were evacuated as the storm thrashed mainland China."
World,"Australia is moving toward having the region #39;s most advanced missile strike capability, but the plan has prompted concerns in a region where the country "
World,"Telling people off activates a part of the brain linked to enjoyment and satisfaction, say scientists."
World,"The popularity of mobiles packed with features is set to explode as they get better and cheaper, say analysts."
World,  A grandson of Mohandas Gandhi took the Indian leader's doctrine of nonviolent resistance yesterday to Yasser Arafat's bullet riddled headquarters in the heart of the Israeli Palestinian conflict.
World," Traces of explosives have been found in the wreckage of one of two airliners that crashed nearly simultaneously earlier this week, the Federal Security Service said Friday, a day after a top official acknowledged that terrorism was the most likely cause of the crashes.    A duty officer at the agency, the main successor to the Soviet era KGB, confirmed reports on Russian news agencies that cited agency spokesman Sergei Ignatchenko as saying that ""preliminary analysis indicates it was hexogen.""   The announcement came several hours after a Web site known for militant Muslim published a claim of responsibility for the twin crashes, connecting the action to Russia's fight against separatists in Chechnya..."
World," South Africa has not received an official request from Equatorial Guinea for the extradition of Mark Thatcher, who is suspected of involvement in a coup bid in the oil rich country, officials said on Friday."
Business, The dollar turned tail from recent  three week highs against the euro and Swiss franc on Friday as  investors grew cautious ahead of U.S. growth data and a speech  by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
Sports,"  There was an elegant symmetry to it    from Athens to Athens, from glory back to glory. The US women's soccer team won its first Olympic gold medal eight years ago in Athens, Ga., beginning its four year reign on top of the world. Last night, after a mighty struggle, the Americans returned there, holding off relentless Brazil, 2 1, ..."
Sports,"Chicago's Sammy Sosa was in a 14-for-75 slump when he connected. He needs one homer to reach 30 for a 10th straight season. Houston's Carlos Beltran homered for the fourth straight game, giving him 33, 18 since being acquired from Kansas City June 24. Astro Jeff Bagwell's homer was his first in 12 days. He needs one homer to reach ..."
Sports,"Wondering just how much it meant to Bronson Arroyo when a standing ovation from a soldout Fenway Park punctuated his winning effort last night? Perhaps, more than you can imagine."
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez finally came through in the clutch, hitting a go-ahead single in the ninth inning to help the New York Yankees rally past the Blue Jays, 7-4, last night in Toronto. After the Yankees came back from a 4-0 deficit to tie it, Derek Jeter drew a leadoff walk from Jason Frasor (4-4) in the ninth. Gary Sheffield doubled ..."
Sports,"Baltimore's Miguel Tejada was hitless in three straight games for the first time all season. He'd gone without a hit in back-to-back games six times. The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez entered his final at-bat hitting just .197 (23 for 117) with runners in scoring position. He grounded into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded in the fifth, falling to ..."
Sports,"Carlos Pena was all hellos, handshakes, and hugs before facing the Red Sox last night at Fenway Park. Leaning over the waist-high wall by the visitors' dugout, he greeted friends and family members. All the early arrivals seemed to have some connection to the Detroit Tigers' first baseman through either his hometown of Haverhill or his alma mater, Northeastern."
Sports,"Forget September call-ups. The Red Sox may tap their minor league system for an extra player or two when the rules allow them to expand their 25-man roster Wednesday, but any help from the farm is likely to pale against the abundance of talent they gain from the return of numerous players, including Trot Nixon , from the disabled list."
Sports,  Looking ahead to the US championship game almost cost Conejo Valley in the semifinals of the Little League World Series.
Sports,Defenseman Hal Gill is the latest veteran to drop off the Bruins roster after breaking his left foot during the US team's 3-1 World Cup of Hockey exhibition loss to Canada in Ottawa Wednesday night.
Sports,The people at Northeastern did their homework when they named Rocky Hager the 10th head coach in school history March 10. He takes over a program that has known both success and frustration -- and both during the last year. Hager was one of the cornerstones of a North Dakota State powerhouse that won four national championships from 1985-90 -- ...
Sports,"It's over. For now. At least that's the hope of the people who have tried to make the Bowl Championship Series run the right way the past few years. Six BCS title games have been played, and three times they matched up the wrong teams. Last season was the ultimate fiasco when Southern Cal, ranked No. 1 in both the ..."
Sports,"This season will likely be the most successful yet for the Northeast-10 Conference, thanks to a change in the Division 2 playoff format.The NCAA tournament expands from 16 to 24 teams, adding two to each of the four regionals. Even better for the NE-10, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference -- home of last year's Division 2 national champion, Grand Valley ..."
Sports,"Clifton Dawson had been on the Harvard campus exactly one day before preseason practice began for the 2003 season. There was little time to introduce himself to his teammates.  quot;I wondered what was expected of me and I felt I had something to prove, quot; said Dawson, who had withdrawn from Northwestern -- where he was on a football scholarship -- ..."
Sports,"  University of Massachusetts wide receiver Nathanael Hasselbeck did his best to make the high degree of difficulty catch, but the ball slipped from his hands and fell to the grass. For the next few moments of practice, the Boston College transfer gave himself a harsh tongue lashing that continued even as teammates patted him on the back. You wouldn't think this was ..."
Sports,"  A disruptive Greek chorus of whistles, chanting, and catcalls could not derail a crowd silencing American sweep in the men's 200 meter dash at the Olympic Games last night."
Sports,"ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The US women's soccer team will begin its 10-game Olympic gold medal celebration tour Sept. 25 at Frontier Field against Ireland."
Sports,  Marion Jones returned to the Olympic track last night to do what she does best    sprint.
Sports,"  A disappointed Paul Cayard embraced the Star Class gold medalist, Brazil's Torben Grael, yesterday as they came off the water and assessed his own chances to leave Athens with a medal."
Business,"The US poverty rate rose, incomes stagnated, and more Americans went without health insurance last year, even though economic growth surged, according to Census Bureau data released yesterday."
Sports,"  On the day the world track federation (IAAF) opened an investigation into alleged drug violations by two Greek sprinters and their coach, IAAF Doping Commission chairman Arne Ljungqvist said the organization had long been unhappy with Greece's approach to anti doping rules."
Business,"Connecticut's attorney general, Richard Blumenthal, said yesterday that Bank of America Corp. told him it would cut 100 jobs in Connecticut but add about the same number, marking the first time the bank has given any state an account of how many employees would be affected by its merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,"Despite a new study indicating nearly 16,000 dormitory beds have been created over the past 14 years, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino said yesterday that colleges and universities will have to consider freezing enrollments to avoid adding to Boston's housing shortage."
Business,"  In a city where terror attacks and a massive blackout have come, gone, and failed to stop business as usual, a few thousand Republicans are unlikely to slow things down."
Business,Reporters who tire of searching for real news at New York's Republican National Convention next week -- or who just want a safe haven from their editors -- can look forward to some downtime in a private hideaway just for them.
Sports,"China's Guo Jingjing easily won the women's 3-meter springboard last night, and Wu Minxia made it a 1-2 finish for the world's diving superpower, taking the silver."
Business,"Back in the days when Fleet Financial was riding high, rolling up the New England banking industry, Michael Zucchini was the man CEO Terry Murray turned to right after he was done with his latest press conference regarding his latest acquisition."
Business,Guidant Corp. said yesterday that the Cypher cardiac stent regained some market share after rival Boston Scientific Corp. conducted three recalls of its competing device.
Business,"  The first inspections of the Big Four accounting firms by the board overseeing the industry turned up significant problems in their audits of companies' books and quality control, but the findings don't constitute a  quot;broad negative assessment, quot; an official said yesterday. ."
Business,"A historic name in mutual funds will soon vanish from Boston's investing scene, with BlackRock Inc.'s agreement yesterday to acquire State Street Research  amp; Management Co., an 80-year-old money manager with Brahmin roots, for \$375 million."
Sports,"  Unfortunately for the United States, the Olympic boxing tournament has gone just about as expected."
Sports,Don't expect to see Lance Armstong or Tyler Hamilton at Wells Avenue in Newton Sunday; just expect to see a lot of cyclists who aspire to be like the Tour de France veterans.
Business,Banknorth branches across New England will become TD Banknorth under an agreement yesterday that gives Canada's TD Bank Financial Group a controlling stake in New England's largest independent bank.
Sports,"  Trainer Nick Zito has hit the trifecta before tomorrow's Travers Stakes at Saratoga is even run. The personable conditioner has such a deep team of 3 year olds that he will send out three of the seven competitors in the  $1 million event, led by Belmont Stakes winner Birdstone."
World,"A Kuwaiti company bows to demands of kidnappers in Iraq holding seven of its employees, saying it will halt operations there."
Sports,"Sugar Punch, a 3-year-old filly owned in part by New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, held off Beautiful America by a neck yesterday afternoon to win the inaugural running of the \$66,500 Union Avenue for New York-bred fillies and mares at 6 furlongs."
Sports,"  Hey, world, BALCO this . There were, shall we say, somewhat lowered expectations for the US in the sprints, were there not? Guess again. Justin Gatlin won the 100 meter dash Sunday, but that was just the appetizer for last night's main course, when America went 1 2 3 in the 200."
Sports,"EAGLE, Colo. (CBS) Justice, a woman #39;s honor, and an NBA superstar #39;s career and freedom. There is much at stake as jury selection begins Friday in the rape trial of Kobe Bryant."
Sci/Tech,Sheffield City Council apologises to residents after giving permission for a mobile phone mast by mistake.
World,"Guns were largely silent in Najaf today for the first time in weeks, after Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric made a dramatic return to the holy city and swiftly won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia "
World,"Ahmed Arajah can #39;t help coming down from the hills to his crumbled house to rummage through its charred remains, the cracked plates, the girls #39; shoes and broken oil "
Business,"ConAgra Foods Inc. is recalling voluntarily 85,600 pounds of chicken breast strips that may contain pieces of metal, the US Food Safety and Inspection Service said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A summerlong effort targeting Internet crime has resulted in 103 arrests and 53 convictions on charges including use of  quot;spam quot; e mail to steal credit card numbers, computer hacking and online fraud, Justice Department officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," In a move it says will strengthen its bid to dominate information integration markets, IBM announced Thursday that it was acquiring Venetica, a Charlotte based developer of database integration tools."
Sports,"ALAN SHEARER last night stepped into the ward of words between Craig Bellamy and Newcastle over Wayne Rooney by saying,  quot;Let #39;s go out and sign him."
Sports,"I #39;m leaving the Olympics and heading home, assuming the plane can lift me. This is a concern because I #39;ve gained many kilometers of mass from eating Greek food, especially  quot;baklava "
Sports,"About 500 prospective jurors will be in an Eagle, Colorado, courtroom Friday, answering an 82-item questionnaire in preparation for the Kobe Bryant sexual assault trial."
World,"A car bomb blasted near a US military convoy in the Iraqi city of Mosul on Friday, wounding at least 10 civilians, Qatar-based al-Jazeera television reported."
Sci/Tech,"Telling people off activates a part of the brain linked to enjoyment and satisfaction, researchers report in Science magazine."
Sci/Tech,"LinuxWorld Expo came to San Francisco, and our columnist managed to ignore most of the show. Read on to see what did catch his eye."
Business,Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup -o don #39;t be surprised if you hear 
Sports,Ryder Cup hopeful David Howell picked up where he left off when the BMW International Open - the final qualifying event for Europes side -esumed in Munich today.
Sports,EVERTON showed they would not be bullied into selling Wayne Rooney last night by rejecting a 23.5million bid from Newcastle - as Manchester United gamble on Goodison #39;s resolve to keep the striker.
Sports,"You know the line. If you saw  quot;A League of Their Own, quot; the film about the first women #39;s baseball league, you can still hear Tom Hanks saying it."
Sports,"* Abraham Nunez, Royals, hit his second grand slam in two weeks to lead Kansas City over Seattle 7-3. * Aaron Harang, Reds, limited St."
World,"  Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric, Ayatollah Ali al Husseini al Sistani, made a dramatic return to Najaf on Thursday and won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia and US Iraqi forces."
Sci/Tech,NASA officials said Thursday that they had made significant progress in making shuttles safer and changing the way they do business.
Sci/Tech,"Susan Hockfield, a 53-year-old neuroscientist, is the first woman and the first person from the life sciences to achieve the presidency."
Sci/Tech,"Casual fishermen reel in nearly a quarter of the catch of overfished saltwater species, a much higher share than previously thought, researchers report in a new study."
Sci/Tech,"Previously, the Bush administration stressed uncertainties in understanding the causes and consequences of global warming."
Business," Oil prices rose on Friday, stemming five  days of heavy losses as fresh sabotage attacks on Iraqi oil  infrastructure renewed concern over the country's supplies,  despite a peace deal in Najaf"
Business,The Russian government set a starting price of \$1.93 billion (1.6 billion euros) for its 7.6 stake in oil giant OAO Lukoil at an auction set for next month at which ConocoPhillips Corp.
Business,"Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire launched a voluntary safety campaign Thursday to replace 27,000 tires, the same model as those involved in accidents that injured more than a dozen people and killed one."
Sci/Tech,Converged communications watchdog Ofcom is proposing BT more than halve its prices for making its last-mile copper telephone network available to competing broadband providers.
Sports,"  Spain did not go quietly in basketball. At least, its basketball coach, Mario Pesquera, did not. Pesquera was upset and outspoken following the 102 94 loss to the Americans that took the previously "
Sports,"Arsenal beat Blackburn 3-0 for its 43rd consecutive English Premiership match without a loss, breaking a record for England #39;s top soccer league set in 1978 by Nottingham Forest, which went without a loss from November 1977 to December the following year."
World,"The Supreme Court of Chile stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution yesterday, a landmark ruling in the decades-long effort by human-rights activists to bring him to justice for the killing of civilians during his rule."
Business,"Rod Eddington, the head of British Airways, and his boardroom colleagues will work alongside terminal employees at Heathrow this weekend as the airline pulls out all the stops to cope with a chronic shortage of ground staff."
Sci/Tech,More than 100 people have been arrested following the US law enforcement agencies #39; latest offensive against Internet related crime.
Sports,"Dwight Phillips of the United States proved he is the best long jumper in the world this year, winning the men #39;s final tonight with a massive first leap of 8.59 meters at the Olympic Games here on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Not only is the U.S. government keeping too many secrets, it's spending too much money to do it. That's the conclusion of a government watchdog group, which estimates more than \$6.5 billion was spent last year keeping data under wraps. By Noah Shachtman."
Sci/Tech,U.S. agents next week will start scanning trucks crossing the Mexico border with a device that shoots neutrons to detect what exactly is hidden in the cargo. By Ryan Singel.
Sci/Tech,"Artist Natalie Jeremijenko is unleashing a series of unique works at the Republican National Convention that combine art, engineering and old-fashioned protesting. Noah Shachtman reports from New York."
Sci/Tech,"Computer viruses aren't just for wreaking havoc on global networks. They're also an art form. That's the take of an upcoming exhibit that focuses on malicious scripts, hacker films and the aesthetic charms of programming code. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"Don't be fooled by the title. Dear Valued Customer, You Are a Loser is not just hilarious. The book also brings up an interesting question about the relationship between humans and technology. A review by Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,"The doctor is out, but his tactics drive campaigns from Florida to Alaska. By Samantha M. Shapiro from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"The Department of Justice says dozens of people have been arrested or convicted for online crimes this summer, as part of its effort to show that the internet is not 'off-base for law enforcement,' according to Attorney General John Ashcroft."
Sci/Tech,"The Transportation Security Administration shifts responsibility for screening travelers from the airlines to the government. The new system, dubbed Secure Flight, seeks to target fewer people and to do so more accurately."
Sports, San Francisco at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. EDT). Kirk Rueter faces Jaret Wright and the Braves.
World," A gunbattle between U.S. forces and militants erupted in central Baghdad on Friday, witnesses said."
World," Organising the first presidential election in Afghanistan, a country largely without power, roads or literacy, has required a leap of imagination that has encompassed everything from donkeys to satellite phones."
Business, European equities clung to three week  highs on Friday as oil steadied around the  $43 a barrel mark.
World,Baroness Thatcher returns home as it emerges her son Sir Mark could face extradition proceedings.
Business,"British Airways had to cancel six more flights today but promised to cope with the Bank Holiday rush over the weekend. The airline, which has suffered with plane "
Business,East Kilbride-based dairy group Robert Wiseman is celebrating its second major milk contract after sealing a new deal with supermarket giant Tesco.
Business,"Retailer GUS will float part of its South African business, the Lewis Group, it says, against a backdrop of investor pressure to release more cash through demergers."
Business,"Sears Canada fired its top executive Thursday over what it characterized as  #39; #39;strategic differences #39; #39; and enlisted the chief financial officer of parent company Sears, Roebuck Co."
Sci/Tech,"The announcement will be made at a news conference led by company CEO Carly Fiorina in Miami. The company will also unveil a range of products aimed at the consumer markets, including a 42-inch "
Sci/Tech," China #39;s consumer electronics industry is projected to reach  $49.6 billion in sales this year, growing by more than 20 percent annually to reach  $94 billion in 2007, according to a report from Global Sources Ltd."
Sports,  It took one innocent 30 second comment from Stephon Marbury to sum up the American basketball problem and show how easy it would be to fix it.
Sports,"World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe will run in Friday evening #39;s women #39;s 10,000 meters final. British athletics team spokeswoman Emily Lewis said Radcliffe had confirmed "
Sports,You are going to hear a lot over the next few days from jury consultants who are going to opine about what sort of jurors each side wants to select in the Kobe Bryant rape case.
Sports,"OTTAWAThe NHL turned up the heat in its ongoing stalemate with its players #39; association counterparts here yesterday. And as the two parties - two solitudes, actually -xited the latest round of inertia "
World,The Chilean Supreme Court yesterday confirmed the decision taken last May by the Appeal Court to strip Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution.
Business," Oil prices rose on Friday, stemming five days of heavy losses as fresh sabotage attacks on Iraqi oil infrastructure renewed concern over the country's supplies, despite a peace deal in Najaf"
World,"A grave containing ""numerous"" bodies is found in north-eastern DR Congo, UN peacekeepers say."
World,Kill Bill director Quentin Tarantino is to appear in a Muppets film based on The Wizard of Oz.
Sci/Tech," Google's stock has now traded for its first full week, inviting stock jocks to start handicapping whether or not it will hold onto its early gains or get the goo knocked out of it."
Sci/Tech, Digital video recorder pioneer TiVo sent mixed signals Thursday about the progress of its ambitious effort to win new subscribers and become profitable.
Sci/Tech," Every day, consumers plunk down millions of dollars for cell phones, computers and high end electronics that are supposed to make their lives better. And every night, they lie awake worrying that their new PCs or plasma TVs will spontaneously combust the day their warranty expires."
World," The Kuwaiti firm which has seven truck drivers held hostage in Iraq has decided to halt operations in the troubled country, bowing to the kidnappers' condition for their release, it said."
Business," Oil prices rose on Friday, stemming five  days of heavy losses as fresh sabotage attacks on Iraqi oil  infrastructure despite a peace deal in Najaf renewed concern  over the country's supplies."
World," Under heavy police security, Croatia  removed two plaques commemorating Nazi era officials on Friday  in the first such action since independence in 1991."
Business,"UK director pay rose 12.8 to an average of almost 600,000 during 2003 - three times faster than average staff earnings, a survey says."
World,Poor ticket sales are threatening the future of the annual Elvis Presley Festival in the late star's home town.
Sci/Tech,Gamers are getting their hands on encrypted copies of the eagerly awaited Half-Life 2 game.
Sci/Tech,"Details of the role civilian contractors played in the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq sparked fresh debate yesterday about the effectiveness of laws and rules meant to govern workers hired to support the military. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"U.S. Technologies Inc., a once high-flying Washington firm, ceased to exist as a publicly traded company when its stock was de-registered yesterday, four months after chief executive C. Gregory Earls was convicted of defrauding investors of \$13.8 million. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"The pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to settle consumer fraud charges by posting online both negative and positive results from its clinical drug trials, a practice that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said should have been made "
Business,Shareholders of Belgian brewer Interbrew SA gave unanimous backing Friday to the linkup of their family company with Brazil #39;s Ambev to form the world #39;s largest brewer by volume.
Business,"Got the munchies at 30,000 feet but don #39;t care for the typical  quot;complimentary quot; airline food? You don #39;t need to bail out on the eats much longer - more and more airlines are grounding such chow."
Business,"Asian stock markets closed mostly higher Friday, with the key indexes edging higher both in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Tokyo #39;s Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues rose 80."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to clean up the Internet #39;s reputation as a haven for scam artists, federal officials unveiled a series of arrests, indictments and convictions Thursday involving a range of cyberfraud."
Sci/Tech,"The service pack is notable mostly for a variety of new security features, including fixes to many known problems, a new version of the Windows Firewall that is turned on by default, and a new security center."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. and Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems Inc., yesterday announced the delivery of software that the companies hope will simplify the deployment of Wi-Fi networks for residential and small business users."
Sci/Tech,"The communications watchdog is looking to create an independent pricing structure for broadband operators to offer connections directly to customers through Local Loop Unbundling (LLU), instead of renting them from major network owner BT."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. #39;s software division notched up its 18th acquisition in three years yesterday, announcing the purchase of content integration specialist Venetica Corp."
Sci/Tech,"THE AUSTRALIAM Prime Minister, a man called John Howard, is at the centre of a spam row. When Howards party steered through an anti-spam law late last year it came with a couple of loopholes that were opposed by the opposition."
Sci/Tech,"The government has fired 19 civil servants and disciplined more than 200 in an unprecedented crackdown on viewing Internet porn at work, officials say."
Sci/Tech,"A US federal judge yesterday tossed a crucial lawsuit between VeriSign Inc. and the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, but VeriSign vowed to continue the legal battle in a different jurisdiction."
Sci/Tech,"The combination of the size (2.2 by 6.7 by 4.8 inches, HWD), weight (2.5 pounds with the battery), and battery lets you bring the printer and a PictBridge camera anywhere and print photos on the spot."
Sci/Tech,"Two clients of Germany #39;s Postbank have fallen for an email fraud that led them to reveal money transfer codes to a bogus Web site -- the first case of this scam in German, prosecutors say."
Sci/Tech,"For guys who have been striking out in the love department, a Hong Kong company has developed a virtual girlfriend for new cell phones with video screens."
Sci/Tech,"Instant messaging has become a key way in which Americans communicate. And Detroit-area residents are right up there with IMers anywhere, with 58 percent of all Internet users in southeastern Michigan using IM regularly."
Sports,"ATHENS : British marathon flop Paula Radcliffe will run the Olympic 10,000 metres final, British athletics team officials said.  quot;Paula has decided to run the 10,000 metres, quot; a British athletics team spokeswoman said."
Sports,  They might as well paint the diving board red. The gold medal for women #39;s 3 meter springboard diving went to the Chinese    for the fifth Olympics in a row.
Sports,Craig Barrett couldn #39;t improve on his efforts of four years ago as he ended more than four hours of hot toil with a 29th placing in the Olympic Games 50km walk here today.
Sports," quot;All I can tell you is to reiterate what we put out to the stock exchange this morning. We confirmed, following media speculation, that we had made a bid for Wayne."
Sports,"FRANCORCHAMPS   Although Michael Schumacher could still see his Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello take the world title from him, few doubt that he will finalise his seventh championship at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday."
Sports,A royal reception awaited the new 49er Olympic Champions as Iker Martinez and Xabier Fernandez stepped ashore after the last race of the regatta yestrday.
World,(CBS/AP) Iraq #39;s interim government and rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have both agreed to a peace deal presented by top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Husseini al-Sistani to end three weeks of fighting in the holy city of Najaf.
World,South Korean officials say they have been unable to confirm news reports that the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died after a long illness.
World,"Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says that his visit to the South will not be deterred by yesterdays bomb blasts. Mr Thaksin arrived in the Pattani province today, as part of his scheduled trip to Southern Thailand."
World,"MOSUL, Iraq, Aug 27 - A car bomb exploded near a US military convoy in the Iraqi city of Mosul on Friday, wounding at least 10 civilians, police and hospital officials said."
Sci/Tech," RedEnvelope, a San Francisco online retailer that survived the Internet downturn to become a public company last year, is caught in the middle of a boardroom fight between dissident shareholders and one of Silicon Valley's most successful venture capitalists."
World," Bangladesh has called in Interpol to assist investigations into the August 21 grenade attack on an opposition rally which killed 20 people, a senior police officer said."
Business," U.S. oil major ConocoPhillips is seeking to buy up to 25  percent in Russian oil giant LUKOIL <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LKOH.RTS target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LKOH.RTS</A>, booking  billions of barrels of new reserves, an industry source  familiar with the matter said on Friday. ConocoPhillips shares  closed at \$72.70 on the New York Stock Exchange.  "
World," Explosive of a kind used by Chechen  rebels has been found in one of two airliners that crashed  simultaneously, Russian investigators said, making it look ever  likelier that the disaster was a political attack."
World," U.S. fund managers seem inclined not to make any big shifts in allocations among the major asset classes, but a new Reuters poll shows money moving into Europe outside of the Eurozone and into non Japan Asia."
Business,"  The number of Americans in poverty and those without health insurance each rose by more than 1 million in 2003, the Census Bureau reported Thursday."
Business,Banknorth Group Inc. of Portland and TD Bank Financial Group of Toronto announced a merger Thursday that gives Banknorth money to expand while setting the stage 
Business,Shares in dairy giant Dairy Crest Group have fallen more than 18 percent after supermarket chain Tesco said it no longer wants its fresh milk.
Business,United Airlines said in a bankruptcy-court filing yesterday that it eked out a \$6 million net profit last month during the middle of the busy summer travel season.
Sci/Tech,"The action, dubbed Operation Web Snare, entailed more than 160 investigations over a three month period between June and August. Investigators say they have identified more than 150,000 victims with estimated losses of more than \$215 million."
Sci/Tech,"All those recreational anglers who dangle bait off US coasts are catching a much bigger share of fish -- especially some threatened species -- than commonly thought, researchers report in a new study."
Sci/Tech,Oracle #39;s hostile bid to acquire rival enterprise software maker PeopleSoft for \$7.7bn (4.3bn) is set to continue for a bit longer.
Sports,"Poland #39;s Robert Korzeniowski retained his 50km walk title at the Olympic Games here on Friday. The 36-year-old, who swept both walk gold medals in the Sydney Olympics four years "
Sports,"esilient Russia is going to another gold-medal game in women #39;s volleyball, and it will take on China, which ended Cuba #39;s streak of three straight Olympic championships."
Sports,"On one point, both sides agree: The sexual encounter in Kobe Bryant #39;s hotel suite was over in a matter of minutes. But that episode on a summer night in the Colorado mountains "
World,"Explosive of a kind used by Chechen rebels has been found in one of two airliners that crashed simultaneously, Russian investigators said, making it look ever likelier that the disaster was a political attack."
World,"In 2002, President Bush laid down a  quot;road map for peace quot; between Israel and the Palestinians. That road map, to which Israel agreed, called flatly for Israelis to immediately freeze all settlement activity on the occupied West Bank."
World,"DARFUR, Sudan: Khadijah Mohammed Ali Ardamatta, a resident of the Ardamatta camp in West Darfur, removed her shawl to show a deep wound in her chest sustained when Arab militias attacked her in February in her village of Noury."
World,"US crude climbed 40 cents to \$43.50 a barrel, around \$6 below a record peak struck last Friday at \$49.40. London #39;s Brent crude gained 42 cents to \$40."
World,"South Korean officials are trying to confirm reports that the most influential woman in North Korea has died. Ko Young Hee, is sometimes referred to as the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il."
World,"A United Nations (UN) report states that although the assets of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda have been frozen, it is hard to tell what this means."
World,The Cypriot government on Friday denounced a bomb attack that rattled the Church of Agios Mamas Friday morning in the town of Morphou in Turkey-controlled northern Cyprus.
Business," Shares of Chiron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CHIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CHIR.O</A> fell 7  percent before the market open on Friday, a day after the  biopharmaceutical company said it is delaying shipment of its  flu vaccine, Fluvirin, because lots containing 4 million  vaccines do not meet product sterility standards."
Sports," On the first day of the rest of her  life, American Mia Hamm said she was relieved to be retiring  unhurt after being the dominant women's soccer player of her  generation."
World,Hamid Karzai warned world leaders of the threat from terrorism and drugs after being sworn as Afghanistans first popularly-elected president today.
World,Political fervor stemming from the Republican National Convention is being translated into art in mediums that range from painting and sculpture to Web art to political ephemera.
World," After 14 months of sordid headlines and days of hearings that left unanswered questions, Kobe Bryant's sexual assault trial was to begin with hundreds of people scheduled to arrive for the first wave of jury selection..."
World,Russian investigators said Friday that they found traces of explosives in the wreckage of one of the two planes that crashed almost simultaneously earlier this week killing 89 people. It was the strongest indication yet that terrorists were behind the twin tragedies.
Sci/Tech,"A summer-long effort targeting Internet crime has resulted in dozens of arrests and convictions on charges including use of ""spam"" e-mail to steal credit card numbers, computer hacking and online fraud, Justice Department officials said Thursday. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"For months, homeland security officials have privately debated how to blunt criticism of their planned aviation screening system that passengers and airlines complained was overly intrusive.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Apple Computer Inc.\<AAPL.O> rose to an almost four-year high on Thursday ahead of\the launch of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s <HPQ.N> version of the iPod\digital music player and Apple's revamped iMac computer.</p>
Business,"oil futures stabilized Friday, moving narrowly higher as traders digested developments out of Najaf, Iraq, and assessed what the possibility of restoring peace "
Business,"The increase seems small enough: two-fifths of 1 percent. The percentage of Americans living in poverty rose to 12.5 percent in 2003, up from 12."
Sci/Tech,"Millions of casual US anglers are having are larger than appreciated impact on sea fish stocks, scientists claim."
World," Germany has expelled a Jordanian suspected of links to a terrorist group run by Abu Musab al Zarqawi, who is wanted for launching several attacks in Iraq, the Bavarian state interior ministry said."
World," A deadly outbreak of hepatitis E in Sudan's Darfur region has spread rapidly, with the number of cases almost tripling in less than a month, the World Health Organization said."
Sci/Tech,Oracle Corp.'s hostile bid to acquire rival enterprise software maker PeopleSoft Inc. for \$7.7 billion is set to continue for a bit longer.
Sci/Tech," North Korea's forests are depleted, its rivers and streams are filled with runoff from factories and a reliance on coal energy has created severe urban air pollution, the United Nations said Friday in its first report on the communist nation's environment."
Sci/Tech, The Agriculture Department offered  #36;2 million Thursday to help private land owners in four Western states protect the habitat of the sage grouse.
World," Shi'ite fighters left the holiest  shrine in the Iraqi city of Najaf Friday and began turning in  their weapons, after tens of thousands of pilgrims celebrated a  peace agreement that ended a bloody rebellion."
Business, The dollar erased earlier losses to  stand steady near recent three week highs against the euro on  Friday as investors became reluctant to take big bets ahead of  U.S. data and a speech by Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan.
World,Former British SAS officer Simon Mann is convicted of attempting to buy arms for an alleged Equatorial Guinea coup plot.
World,Thousands of Shiites marched in celebration of an accord reached to end fighting between U.S. forces and a rebel cleric's militia.
Business,"Bee Staff Writer. In the latest crackdown on conflicts of interest on Wall Street, federal and state regulators said Thursday that they #39;ve obtained a \$100 million settlement from two investment "
Business,"VIVENDI, whose Universal Music arm is the worlds biggest music group, has been given the go-ahead by the French government to file returns under a new tax regime that will save it roughly 2."
Sci/Tech,"Amateur anglers have a significant and possibly damaging impact on certain sea-fish populations, scientists claim. The Science magazine study says the US #39;s 10 million saltwater recreational anglers may need better regulation."
Sci/Tech,"BROADBAND access prices in Britain are still too high and need to be cut further to bring the country into line with other nations, according to Ofcom, Britains media and telecoms regulator."
Sci/Tech,"The Wall Street rumor mill is working overtime, spinning off speculation about how soon a decision will be announced in the US government lawsuit aimed at blocking Oracle #39;s (ORCL:Nasdaq - news - research) proposed takeover of PeopleSoft (PSFT:Nasdaq "
Sports,"On the first day of the rest of her life, American Mia Hamm said she was relieved to be retiring unhurt after being the dominant women #39;s soccer player of her generation."
Sports,"Everton #39;s teenage England striker Wayne Rooney has handed in a transfer request, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Everton have turned down two bids estimated at 20 million "
Sports,Briton Anthony Davidson enhanced his claims for a place in the BAR team next season by going fastest in free practice for Sunday #39;s Belgian GP.
World,"UN report says threat from Al-Qaeda related terrorism remains as great as ever, UN-led sanctions are not working. By Marc Carnegie - UNITED NATIONS."
World,"Unidentified men threw crude bombs at two mosques as worshippers ended Friday prayers in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, wounding at least six people, police said."
Sci/Tech,"  A rock measuring less than 10 metres (33 feet) across zipped past the Earth at the closest distance ever detected, but it would not have posed any threat if it had struck our planet, astronomers said.      The ""very small"" asteroid missed the Earth on March 31 by the wafer thin gap of 6,500 kilometers (4,000 miles), according to an email circulated by the international network NEO News (NEO stands for Near Earth Object)..."
Business,NEW YORK : Toronto-Dominion Bank said it would pay 3.8 billion dollars for a controlling stake in Maine-based Banknorth Group as the Canadian lender moved to take its first foothold in US branch banking.
Sports,"  She had bruises on her legs, scars on her arms and the weary look of a future soccer mom. Mia Hamm ached more Thursday night than even her husband, the shortstop with the perpetual nagging pains."
Sports," Calling all Andres. Maybe that #39;s what #39;s wrong with the US boxing team. Not enough Andres. Only two US boxers reached today #39;s medal round, middleweight Andre Dirrell and light heavyweight Andre Ward."
World, Former hockey force Pakistan finished the Olympics in fifth place on Friday while Egypt slumped out of the tournament 12th.
Business, Oil prices rose on Friday as a sabotage  attack on Iraqi oil infrastructure reignited concern about the  reliability of crude exports from the country despite a peace  deal to end an uprising in Najaf.
Sci/Tech," As Hurricane Charley bore down on Florida this month, the principal radar covering the landfall area went down due to mechanical failure  #151; and wasn't restored until 14 hours before the storm smashed into the state, according to documents and officials."
Business," Belgium's Interbrew won approval from  shareholders on Friday to buy Brazil's AmBev in a deal valued  at about 8 billion euros ( $9.7 billion), surpassing  Anheuser Busch as the world's biggest brewer."
World," Thousands of pilgrims streamed into the Imam Ali Shrine on Friday and filed out mixed with militants who had been holed up inside, leaving the holy site nearly empty after Iraq's top Shiite cleric brokered a peace deal to end three weeks of fighting in this holy city.    Hours earlier, firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr issued a statement broadcast over the shrine's loudspeakers, ordering his fighters to lay down their arms and leave Najaf and neighboring Kufa..."
World," The United States and Argentina will go after each other again in the Olympic men's basketball semifinals, and if their latest performances carry over, it'll be difficult for the South American rivals to win.    The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m..."
Business,"  The number of poor Americans grew by 1.3 million last year, according to a sobering and politically sensitive Census Bureau report issued Thursday."
Business,"GREAT Universal Stores, the owner of Argos, revealed today that it was seeking a partial flotation of its South African business the Lewis Group."
Business,"Scottish  amp; Southern Energy Plc, the UK #39;s fourth-largest energy supplier, and Canada #39;s Talisman Energy Inc. plan a wind farm 25 kilometres (16 miles) off the coast of Scotland to test deepwater windmills."
Sci/Tech,Nokia and Vodafone have begun a mobile service architecture initiative to help define the next generation of mobile Java standards.
Sci/Tech,Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile bid to acquire rival enterprise software maker PeopleSoft Inc. for \$7.7 billion is set to continue for a bit longer.
Sci/Tech,Verisign has lost the latest round of its legal battle against the Internet #39;s technical regulator ICANN. Judge Howard Matz of the District Court in Central California threw out Verisign #39;s allegations that 
Sports,"This was supposed to be a night to remember. For Greeks all over, this was going to be the highlight of the Olympics in Athens. Because this would have been the night that belonged to Kostas Kenteris."
Sports,World champion Michael Schumacher had to take second best to Anthony Davidson when Formula One returned to his favourite track on Friday in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Sci/Tech,Packard reveals the pricing and storage capacity for its clone of Apple's music player.
Business,Crude oil futures declined for a fifth session Thursday as a cease-fire in Najaf eased concern that shipments from Iraq would be disrupted.
Business,Belgium #39;s Interbrew won approval from shareholders on Friday to buy Brazil #39;s AmBev in a deal valued at about 8 billion euros (\$9.
Business," Thai Airways has ordered six of Airbus #39; new 555 seater A380 jumbo jets and two smaller A340 wide bodied jets, the European aircraft maker said Friday."
Business,PITTSBURGH The United Steelworkers of America say about 34-hundred workers at BF Goodrich plants in Indiana and Alabama have approved a new contract.
Business,BRITISH drugs company GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to make public information about its clinical drug trials following accusations it misled doctors about the safety of an anti-depressant for children.
Business,"US oil company is looking to buy up to 25 stake in the Russian oil giant, source says. MOSCOW (Reuters) - US oil major ConocoPhillips is seeking to buy up to 25 percent in Russian oil giant Lukoil, booking "
Business,"Ian Schrager, known for his luxury boutique hotels, has hung for sale signs over two of his London hotels, the St Martins Lane and the Sanderson."
Sci/Tech," North Koreas forests are depleted, its rivers and streams are filled with runoff from factories and a reliance on coal energy has created severe urban air pollution, the United Nations said Friday in its first report on the "
Sports,The noise was deafening and potentially unsettling in the minutes before the start of the men #39;s Olympic 200-meter final. The Olympic Stadium crowd chanted  quot;Hellas!
World,Rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr on Friday renounced control of his shrine stronghold to Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric following a deal with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to end three weeks of fighting in Najaf.
World,"ROME : Italy was in shock at the killing of a kidnapped journalist in Iraq, described by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as a return  quot;to the dark times of barbarism, quot; but he pledged Italian troops would stay."
Sci/Tech," Chris Aque, a 17 year old high school senior in Chicago, is big on the new band Tilly and the Wall. Tilly is the first group to be signed by new indie label Team Love, which was co founded by Conor Oberst of the band Bright Eyes and Nate Krenkel, and offers free downloads as a way to promote its bands. Aque loves music and talking about the bands he likes with other music fans online at sites including the social networking service LiveJournal."
Business," The U.S. economy grew more slowly in  the second quarter than first thought amid shrinking corporate  profits and higher imports, the government said on Friday in a  report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring."
Business,"The U.S. economy, struggling under the weight of a bloated trade deficit, grew at a relatively modest 2.8 percent annual rate in the second quarter, a slower pace of expansion than previously thought."
World,"\Hijackers force a plane carrying at least 70 Eritreans to land in the Sudanese capital, the UN says."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Business software maker  Oracle\Corp. <ORCL.O> said on Thursday it extended again its \$7.7\billion hostile tender offer for PeopleSoft Inc. <PSFT.O>, to\Sept. 10, as it awaits a U.S. District Court judge's ruling on\whether the takeover attempt can move forward.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"At times during the Mars rover mission, the tension was palpable even as far away as NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. This was especially true about 18 months before launch, when the airbags and parachutes that cushioned the landers began tearing apart during testing. This is part 3 in our series."
Sci/Tech,"By ADAM GELLER    NEW YORK (AP) -- Employers are facing continued double-digit increases in health care costs in 2005 and likely will require their workers to pay an even greater share of the bill, according to a new survey of more than 900 firms.    The survey, released Thursday by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, found that employers expect health care costs to rise 12.9 percent on average next year if they leave benefits unchanged..."
Sci/Tech,"By PAUL ELIAS     SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Silicon Valley tycoons, Nobel laureates and Hollywood celebrities are backing a measure on California's Nov. 2 ballot to devote \$3 billion to human embryonic stem cell experiments in what would be the biggest-ever state-supported scientific research program in the country..."
Sci/Tech,"Tech giant posts details of its music player to its Web site, upstaging Friday's ""big bang"" product unveilings."
Business, Treasury debt prices trimmed early gains on Friday after U.S. economic data proved to be not quite as weak as some bulls had been betting.
Business, Treasury debt prices trimmed early  gains on Friday after U.S. economic data proved to be not quite  as weak as some bulls had been betting.
Business," Stock futures were little changed on  Friday after the Commerce Department released preliminary  figures showing gross domestic product rose 2.8 percent in the  second quarter, which was in line with Wall Street  expectations."
Business," Shares of Decode Genetics Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCGN.O</A> fell 19 percent before the market open on Friday, a  day after the company said PriceWaterhouseCoopers resigned as  its accounting firm."
Business," Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BRL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BRL.N</A> on  Friday said U.S. regulators had granted tentative approval to  the company's quickly dissolving generic form of  GlaxoSmithKline Plc's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GSK.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GSK.L</A> Zofran antinausea tablet."
Business," British carmaker Jaguar will cut  production by some 15,000 units over the rest of 2004 amid  slack demand, a Jaguar spokesman said on Friday."
Sports, Shannon Johnson's mid range jumper in the closing seconds of the third quarter helped the United States open up a 51 44 lead over Russia in the semifinals of the Olympic women's basketball tournament Friday.
Business," The U.S. economy grew more slowly in  the second quarter than first thought amid shrinking corporate  profits and higher imports, the government said on Friday in a  report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring."
Business, U.S. stocks are seen opening flat on  Friday after a government report showed that the U.S. economy  grew more slowly in the second quarter but at a rate that  matched economists' forecasts.
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard's online store, HPshopping.com, on Friday introduced ""Apple iPod from HP,"" the company's long awaited version of the iPod. HP is selling 20GB and 40GB versions of the iPod for US #36;299.99 and  #36;399.99 respectively, the same price as Apple. HP's Web site indicates the device will begin shipping on September 15."
Business,"The US economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate from April through June, slower than the government estimated last month as higher oil prices limited consumer spending and the trade deficit widened to a record."
Business,"Interbrew SA, the maker of Beck #39;s and Stella Artois beer, and Brazil #39;s Cia. de Bebidas das Americas completed their combination today after winning joint shareholder approval."
Business,"Henry Schein Inc. (HSIC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it expects to begin shipping a flu vaccine on time in early October and reaffirmed its forecast for 2004."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 27 (New Ratings) - ConocoPhillips (COP.NYS) is reportedly seeking to buy up to a 25 stake in the Russian oil company, Lukoil, which contributes 19 each to the country #39;s crude oil output and reserves."
Business,"One of the biggest US accounting firms has disclosed voluntarily a possible violation of conflict-of-interest rules. KPMG, one of the four largest US accounting firms, said "
Sci/Tech,"CHIP FIRM Intel said it had released support for 802.11a, b and g in the same Calexico wireless chipset. It said it has also built fresh software for its Pro Wireless 2915 ABG connection, which includes a "
Sci/Tech,A German whose lower jaw was cut out because of cancer has enjoyed his first meal in nine years - bratwurst sandwich  -er surgeons grew a new jaw bone in his back muscle and 
Sci/Tech, The UK took another step towards greater competition in and cheaper access to broadband technology as telecoms regulator Ofcom published its final proposals for local loop unbundling and ordered BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges 
Sci/Tech,"THE NEWS this week that the European Commission is investigating Microsoft #39;s and Time-Warner #39;s April acquisition of ContentGuard is not trivial, and it #39;s not just another case of  quot;Oh, let #39;s Get Microsoft quot;."
Sci/Tech,VeriSign Inc. lost another round in its battle against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on Thursday when a US federal judge dismissed the 
Sci/Tech,"After last year #39;s reports of exploding batteries in Nokia Corp. phones and amid growing concern about electromagnetic radiation from wireless devices in general, Siemens AG warned "
Sci/Tech,"While shares of Apple have climbed more than 10 percent this week, reaching 52-week highs, two research firms told investors Friday they continue to remain highly bullish about the stock."
Sports,David Moyes insists he will block a transfer for Wayne Rooney before the deadline if he does not get the valuation he wants. The Everton boss was reacting in the wake of Rooneys 
Sports,She has the chance to banish the ghosts of last weekend #39;s marathon failure and finally claim the Olympic medal she has sought for so long.
Sports,Robert Korzeniowski of Poland added to his record collection of gold medals in race walking with his unprecedented third consecutive Olympic victory Friday in the 50-kilometer walk.
Sports,"All eyes will be on Paula Radcliffe and her possible tilt at the women #39;s 10,000m title. The  #39;will she, won #39;t she #39; saga could be drawn out until the race is due to start."
Sports,"Andre Dirrell already honored his grandfather by getting a tattoo of his face on his back. Pretty soon he #39;ll be able to share an Olympic medal with him, too."
World," Italy reacted with horror Friday at the killing of an Italian hostage in Iraq, while the Italian government insisted it would stay the course in the Middle Eastern country."
World,Pakistan #39;s National Assembly elected Shaukat Aziz as the nation #39;s new prime minister Friday. Aziz won 191 votes to none for rival candidate Javed Hashmi.
World,"The Al-Qaida terror network spent less than 44,600 on each of its major attacks except the September 11 suicide hijackings and one of its hallmarks is using readily-available items like mobile phones and knives as weapons, a new United Nations report "
World,"THE al-Qaeda terror network spent less than \$US50,000 (\$71,000) on each of its main attacks except the September 11 suicide hijackings, a UN report says."
Sports,Robert Korzeniowski of Poland added to his record collection of gold medals in race walking with his unprecedented third consecutive Olympic victory Friday in the 50-kilometer walk.
Sports,"German canoeist Birgit Fischer at 42, is on the verge of becoming one of the greatest Olympians of all time - and she has not rule out competing again at Beijing."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American middleweight Andre Dirrell lost his semifinal bout to Kazakhstan #39;s Gennadiy Golovkin on Friday, missing an opportunity to advance to the gold medal match."
World," Militants who had kidnapped two relatives  of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazim al Shalaan have released one of  them, Al Jazeera television reported Friday."
World,"Israeli military officials defend a new anti-missile system they are developing with the US, despite its failure in tests."
World," Thousands of pilgrims streamed into the Imam Ali Shrine on Friday, and militants who had been holed up in the site left it, handing the keys to Shiite religious authorities after Iraq's top Shiite cleric brokered a peace deal to end three weeks of fighting in this holy city.    Dozens of militants piled Kalashnikov rifles in front of the offices of their leader, radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr..."
World," Frustrated by fouls, turnovers and a feisty opponent, the United States desperately looked for help.    Then along came Sheryl Swoopes to set things right..."
Sci/Tech," Movie director Spike Lee has won his cybersquatting case against a Philippines based operator who misused the domain name, spikelee.com, to redirect surfers to a pornographic Web site, arbitrators ruled Friday."
Sci/Tech, German electronics giant Siemens said that financial burdens connected with a technical fault in its new mobile phone handsets were likely to reduce earnings in the final quarter of its business year ending in September.
Sci/Tech,  Two area high school students who have discovered a new way to detect breast cancer have won a national science competition.
Sci/Tech, Motive has introduced three application management and configuration products designed to automate and speed up the process of fixing software performance glitches.
World, A Zimbabwean court found Briton Simon Mann guilty of attempting to illegally buy arms for an alleged coup plot in oil rich Equatorial Guinea but absolved 66 other suspected mercenaries.
Sci/Tech," Japan's capital has a 90 percent chance of being devastated by a major earthquake some time in the next 50 years, according to a study by a government panel."
Sci/Tech," Headless bodies buried 3,000 years ago in the oldest cemetery in the Pacific could reveal much about the earliest settlers of Vanuatu, Fiji and Polynesia, Australian archeologists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe #39;s Make Love Not Spam screensaver was unavailable Saturday following a string of bad publicity, Cnet News.com reported."
Sports, Olympic champions the United States  narrowly edged Russia 66 62 to reach the final of the women's  Olympic basketball Friday.
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment picked up  above expectations in late August after declining earlier in  the month as oil prices eased from record highs and security  fears abated, according to sources who saw a survey on Friday."
Sports, The U.S. boxing team sucked on sour  grapes after being left with just one gold medal prospect in  the Olympic boxing tournament Friday.
Business, U.S. stocks opened flat on Friday  after a government report showed that the U.S. economy grew  more slowly in the second quarter but at a rate that matched  economists' forecasts.
Sports, Golden oldies struck gold at the  Olympics Friday with German canoeist Birgit Fischer and Polish  walker Robert Korzeniowski showing a clean pair of heels to  younger rivals.
World," The State Department said on Tuesday it had information that ""terrorists may be planning to launch new attacks"" in Uzbekistan around the time of Uzbek Independence Day celebrations in early September."
Sports," They scoff down Big Macs, drink Cokes,  call home on their cell phones and crowd around the open air  set of American television's biggest morning show being  broadcast live just a stone's throw from the Olympic stadium."
Business,"Struggling under the weight of a bloated trade deficit, the U.S. economy grew at a relatively modest 2.8 percent annual rate in the second quarter."
Business,"Coach joins the S P 500, and others stand to benefit from the leather in the weather."
Sci/Tech,Australian engineers generate electricity from  rotting bananas and now plan a full scale power station.
Sci/Tech,Space shuttle astronauts will fly next year without the ability to repair in orbit the type of damage that destroyed the Columbia vehicle in 2003. 
Business,Falling crude oil prices this week suggest that Americans might dodge the surge in gasoline prices that experts had predicted for the weeks leading up to the Labor Day weekend.
Business,"US economic growth was slower than first thought in the second quarter, hit by a widening trade deficit. For the quarter, the world #39;s biggest economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8 per cent, down "
Business,European planemaker Airbus says that Thai Airways International plans to buy six of its double-decker A380 planes as part of a deal worth more than \$2 billion (1 billion pounds) at list prices.
Business," The pace of economic growth was slower in the second quarter than originally estimated, the government said Friday, as the latest reading on gross domestic product came roughly in line with economists #39; forecasts."
Business,A major pharmaceutical company accused by Attorney General Eliot Spitzer of concealing negative information about an antidepressant agreed yesterday to publicly disclose clinical study data.
Business,Sprint (FON:NYSE - news - research) and SBC Communications (SBC:NYSE - news - research) set a plan that will give their customers access to both companies #39; Wi-Fi Internet service hot spots.
Business,The niche doughnuts that rose quickly in popularity are feeling the weight of the low-carb craze and mass marketing. By Deb Kollars and Edie Lau -- Bee Staff Writers.
Sci/Tech,"In what is being called the largest global crackdown ever conducted, the US Department of Justice #39;s  quot;Operation Web Snare quot; has led to over 100 arrests."
Sci/Tech,"That email from your bank may be more than a friendly enquiry. It could be the hook of a Phisher, the new breed of Internet fraudster intent on stealing money by tricking customers into divulging online account details."
Sports,"In the international party atmosphere of the Olympic Games, the Greek gay scene is finally coming out of the closet. After decades in the shadows of a macho society, the "
World,"The senior United Nations envoy to Sudan today began his last mission to the war-torn Darfur region ahead of next week #39;s meeting of the Security Council, which will decide whether the Government is making good on commitments to restore security and disarm "
World,"The al-Qaida (website - news) terror network spent less than \$50,000 on each of its major attacks except the Sept. 11 suicide hijackings and one of its hallmarks is using readily available "
Sci/Tech,"Dirty Harry had it right: Brain scans show revenge really might make your day. Planning revenge sparks enough satisfaction to motivate getting even - and the amount of satisfaction actually predicts who will go to greater lengths to do so, report Swiss researchers who monitored people's brain activity during an elaborate game of double-cross."
Business,Customers of Sprint and SBC Communications will be able to use both companies #39; wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON The Justice Department has announced that more than 150 people have been arrested, charged or convicted in the past three months in a crackdown on criminal activity on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"A man who lost his jawbone to cancer has enjoyed his first solid meal in nine years after having a new bone grown under his shoulder blade and then transplanted to his face, reports The Times, London."
Sports,"Daily diversions: Birgit Fischer won her first Olympic gold medal in flat-water kayaking as a teenager in 1980 for East Germany. In Athens, at 42 and the single mother of two teenagers, she goes for her eighth gold medal."
Sports,Russia came back from two sets down and saved seven match points against Brazil in the semi-finals of the women #39;s volleyball on Thursday for a spectacular win that put them into their second straight Olympic final.
World,The situation continues to deteriorate in western Sudan more than 18-months after a rebel uprising provoked a harsh government response.
Sci/Tech,"DSSELDORF, GERMANY - Careful -- some mobile phone tunes could be hazardous to your health."
Sci/Tech,"VeriSign Inc. lost another round in its battle against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on Thursday when a U.S. federal judge dismissed the company's antitrust claims, filed in an amended complaint."
Sci/Tech,"Little by little, a weapon against identity theft is gaining currency - but few people in the United States know about it. It's called the security freeze, and it lets individuals block access to their credit reports."
Sci/Tech,"HONG KONG (AP) -- She needs to be coddled with sweet talk and pampered with gifts, but you'll never see her in the flesh. A Hong Kong company has developed a ""virtual girlfriend"" for new cell phones with video capability..."
Sci/Tech,  Japan's anti monopoly agency raided several top record companies Thursday on suspicion they illegally blocked other firms from offering music ringtone services to mobile phone users.    Fair Trade Commission official Toshihiko Oizumi said investigators suspect more than 10 companies violated Japan's fair trade laws by preventing the Japanese mobile phone operators from offering the service...
Sci/Tech,"COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- The University of Maryland business school plans to give Blackberry wireless devices to all full-time MBA students this fall, an effort to make students technologically savvy and aware that a key to business is being able to access people and information at all times..."
Sci/Tech,"Linux Desktop KDE Plans Google Style Search\\Open-source Linux desktop environment KDE developers have announced plans to make searching for files on the KDE desktop more simple by adding a Google-style search feature. CNet reports that the next version of KDE, which will either be called 3.4 or 4, and is ..."
Sci/Tech,"RocketInfo Partners with Canadian Press, Helps Nascar\\Rocketinfo Inc., news search engine announced yesterday that it has formed a key reseller alliance with the Canadian Press (CP), one of the top-rated multimedia news agencies in the world. CP plans to expand their media monitoring services by offering clients access to the ..."
Business,Oil prices rose on Friday as a sabotage attack on Iraqi oil infrastructure reignited concern about the reliability of crude exports from the country despite a peace deal to end an uprising in Najaf.
Business,"The US economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than first thought amid shrinking corporate profits and higher imports, the government said on Friday in a report "
Business,"The brokerage unit of Deutsche Bank has voluntarily agreed to pay almost \$90 million in compensation to settle allegations of misconduct, US regulators announced Friday."
Business,Stock prices are slightly higher after the latest reading on economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 1 point in today #39;s early going.
Business,Sprint said on Friday it has made a deal that will let it nearly double the number of places it offers short-range wireless Internet connections.
Business,US jobs data will be the biggest show in town next week as speculation mounts as to whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September.
Sci/Tech,"SEOUL The forests in North Korea are depleted, its rivers and streams are filled with runoff from factories and the country #39;s reliance on coal energy has created severe urban air pollution, the United Nations said on Friday in its first report on the "
Sports,"International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said on Friday that the IOC had rejected South Korean requests for the awarding of duplicate gold medal to South Korean Yang Tae-Yong, who lost the men #39;s all-around gymnastics gold to American Paul "
Sports,"ATHENS As the sprinters walked out for the final of the men #39;s 200 meters, the crowd in the packed Olympic Stadium began to boo."
Sports,ATHENS Robert Korzeniowski #39;s long road came to an end on Friday with an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic 50-kilometer race walk title.
World,ROME Italy expressed disgust and outrage on Friday after an Italian journalist held hostage by a radical Islamic group in Iraq was executed.
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks survived the dot-com collapse and an assault from Microsoft. Now it's trying to remake itself into a provider of paid Internet content.
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment surpassed expectations in late August after declining earlier in the month as oil prices eased from record highs and security fears abated, according to sources who saw a survey on Friday."
Business," Treasuries prices shed early gains on Friday after U.S. data confirmed the economy slowed markedly last quarter, but overall the numbers were not quite as weak as bulls had been betting on."
Sci/Tech, Sprint Corp. (FON.N) said on  Friday it made a deal that will let it nearly double the number of places it offers short range wireless Internet connections.
World," President Bush will ask Congress for  #36;2 billion to help victims of Hurricane Charley, the White House said Friday."
World," Three US opinion surveys show President George W. Bush pulling slightly ahead of John Kerry, his Democratic contender in the November 2 election, but by a small enough margin that both men are still locked in a statistical dead heat."
Sports, The governing body of world athletics  Friday condemned the behavior of local fans who delayed the  start of the men's 200 meters final with deafening boos and  whistles.
Business," JACKSON HOLE, Wyo (Reuters) - Rising pressure on U.S.  finances from an aging population make it vital quickly fix the  social safety net with such steps as raising the age for full  retirement benefits, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan  said on Friday."
Business," BRUSSELS/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Shareholders gave their  blessing on Friday for Belgium's Interbrew <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTB.BR target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTB.BR</A> to buy  Brazil's AmBev <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMBV4.SA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMBV4.SA</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABV.N</A> in a deal valued at about 8  billion euros (\$9.7 billion) that will create the world's  largest brewer."
World," HARARE, Zimbabwe (Reuters) - A court in Zimbabwe Friday  convicted the British leader of an alleged coup plot against  the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea on weapons  charges, but acquitted most of the 69 other men held with him."
Business,"Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that the country will face ""abrupt and painful"" choices if Congress does not move quickly to trim the Social Security and Medicare benefits that have been promised to the baby boom generation."
World,Australia's PM John Howard faces criticism over using unsolicited e-mails for his election campaign.
Sports,"With rain forecast for Saturday, Friday needed to be a solid, hard-working opening day at Spa; Fernando finished ninth fastest, with Jarno sixteenth."
Sports,"For the Renault F1 Team, the objective of the weekend is to strengthen second place in the championship, while Michael Schumacher will be looking to win the title."
World," Paris Hilton is trying on a new outfit: a hard cover. The model reality TV star is publishing a 198 page memoir, ""Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue in Chic Peek Behind the Pose,"" (Fireside)..."
World," One of two Russian airliners that crashed nearly simultaneously was brought down by a terrorist act, officials said Friday, after finding traces of explosives in the plane's wreckage. A Web site connected to Islamic militants claimed the action was connected to Russia's fight against Chechen separatists..."
World,"JACKSON, Wyo. - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that the country will face ""abrupt and painful"" choices if Congress does not move quickly to trim the Social Security and Medicare benefits that have been promised to the baby boom generation..."
Sci/Tech,The National Archives puts the official records of some of Britain's most famous immigrants on its website.
Sci/Tech,"In what was billed as the biggest federal crackdown ever on Internet crime, the Justice Department announced Thursday it arrested or convicted more than 150 people across the country."
Sci/Tech,The upgrade enables the chip to also connect to less common 802.11a and 802.11i versions of Wi-Fi. SAN FRANCISCO: Intel Corp. said it has upgraded the wireless networking capabilities of its Centrino line 
Sci/Tech,Space shuttle astronauts will fly next year without the ability to repair in orbit the type of damage that destroyed the Columbia vehicle in February 2003.
Sports,"Australian kayaker Kate Barclay can #39;t recall the first of eight Olympic gold medals won by German rival Birgit Fischer, whom she raced in the K4 500 final on Friday."
Sports,Nathan Deakes #39;s coach says the Olympian #39;s technique will be reassessed following his disqualification from the 50-kilometre walk in Athens.
World,President Pervez Musharraf #39;s loyalist Shaukat Aziz was elected as Pakistan #39;s Prime Minister in a National Assembly vote boycotted by the opposition in protest of the speaker #39; decision not to permit their jailed candidate Javed Hashmi to take part in the 
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that the country will face  quot;abrupt and painful quot; choices if Congress does not move quickly to trim the Social Security and Medicare benefits that have been promised to the baby boom generation.
Business,"About 3,400 union workers at three BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing plants in Indiana and Alabama have approved a new contract after working about 15 months without one."
Sci/Tech,"College students returning to school this fall will find that many of their information systems departments - like business operations - are taking a go-slow approach to Microsoft #39;s big anti-hacker upgrade, Windows Service Pack 2."
Sci/Tech,"Intel launched its  #39;Callexico 2 #39; tri-mode Wi-Fi adaptor for notebook PCs yesterday, as anticipated. The part, which will ship as the ProWireless 2915ABG, adds 802."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle yesterday extended its controversial bid for enterprise resource software provider PeopleSoft, while both companies await the final judge #39;s ruling in the Department of Justice (DoJ) anti-competition case."
Sci/Tech,"IBM aims to gain more gain insight and information in this arena, as many companies have implemented numerous content management systems."
Sci/Tech,"Australian engineers have created an electricity generator fuelled by decomposing bananas, and hope to build a full size fruit-fired power station."
Sports,"The biggest challenge facing Paula Radcliffe as she prepares for the 10,000m may be dealing with the pressure she puts on herself."
Sports,The Greek government on Friday urged protestors planning demonstrations against the arrival here of United States Secretary of State Colin Powell not to mar the hitherto 
Sports,"As Roma #39;s new coach Cesare Prandelli has resigned, just two weeks before the start of league play, citing the need to be near his sick wife, the team announced Friday."
World,MOSCOW : Russia said terrorists were behind a passenger jet crash as an Islamic group proclaiming support for rebels in Chechnya claimed responsibility for the downing of that and another plane.
Business," Rising pressure on U.S. finances from an aging population make it vital quickly fix the social safety net with such steps as raising the age for full retirement benefits, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday."
Sports," U.S. Olympic chiefs accused world  gymnastics officials of putting ""outrageous and improper  pressure"" on gold medallist Paul Hamm to give his medal to a  South Korean rival."
Business, Stocks were flat on Friday after  reports showed U.S. economic growth in the second quarter  matched economists' forecasts and consumer sentiment picked up  above expectations in late August.
Business,Stock prices opened slightly higher today after the latest reading on U.S. gross domestic product.
Business,"Crude oil futures rose for the first time in six sessions on concern that a cease-fire in Najaf, Iraq, won #39;t eliminate attacks on oil facilities in the Middle East #39;s fifth-biggest oil producer."
Business,Eyetech (EYET:Nasdaq - news - research) did not open for trading Friday because a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee is meeting to review the small New York-based biotech #39;s experimental eye disease drug.
Business,"National Foods is using a strategy of new product releases to reinvigorate a stagnating dairy sector. Picture:Michele Mossop. National Foods, fresh from posting a 14 per cent rise in profit "
Sci/Tech,"after doctors rebuilt his jaw by growing another one on his back. Four weeks after the pioneering operation, the man was able to tuck in to a sausage sandwich ."
Sci/Tech,"The worldwide server market continued to expand in the second quarter, analyst firm IDC said in a report Friday that mirrored findings by Gartner Inc."
Sports,"The striker is currently at the centre of a bidding war between Manchester United and Newcastle, after scoring four goals for England in Euro 2004."
Sports,Sloping off: Nathan Deakes walks with one foot off the ground after his disqualification from the men #39;s 50km walk. Photo: AP Picture:MARK BAKER.
Sports,"In winning the Olympic title on his first jump Thursday with the fifth-longest in 108-year Olympic history, Phillips took himself and American long jumping out from the lengthy shadow of four-time long jump gold medalist Carl Lewis and world record holder "
Sports,The US boxing team sucked on sour grapes after being left with just one gold medal prospect in the Olympic boxing tournament Friday.
World,"A rescuer carries the recorder found in the wreckage of a Russian Tupolev Tu-154, one of two planes to crash after taking off from the same airport 40 minutes apart."
Business,"Fed chief says quick fix for social safety net programs vital to avoid more painful steps later. JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (Reuters) - Rising pressure on US finances from an aging population make it vital to quickly "
Sports,"Mountain biker Marie-Helene Premont of Chateau-Richer, Que. captured the silver on a tough and sun-baked course in the suburbs of Athens today, finishing behind winner Gunn-Rita Dahle of Norway."
Business,"British carmaker Jaguar will cut production by some 15,000 units over the rest of 2004 amid slack demand, a Jaguar spokesman said on Friday."
Business,"About 3,400 union workers at three BF Goodrich Tire Manuafacturing plants in Indiana and Alabama have approved a new contract after working nearly 15 months without one."
Business,"The Thomson Corp. of Stamford, Conn., will acquire KnowledgeNet Inc., a privately held live e-learning company, and merge it with its enterprise learning business, Thomson NETg."
Business,"In the asset management industry, the corporate structures can get confusing -- and the numbers huge. BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), for example, is a large asset management firm with \$314 billion under management."
Business,A US advisory panel on Friday will review data on an experimental drug that is injected into the eye to stop vision loss in elderly patients at risk of going blind.
Sci/Tech,"Despite a long-held belief that recreational fishing does not have a serious impact on fish stocks, a paper published this week in Science suggests otherwise."
Sci/Tech,"A problem in the Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP may keep owners of AMD-based computers from using the long-awaited security package, according to Microsoft."
Sci/Tech," North Korea #39;s forests are depleted, its rivers and streams are filled with runoff from factories and a reliance on coal energy has created severe urban air pollution, the United Nations said Friday in its first report on the communist "
Sci/Tech,"SEQUENTIAL server revenue at Sun Microsystems has grown faster than the overall market, the firm claimed today. Citing a Gartner Dataquest report, Sun claimed that in the second calendar quarter of this year "
Sci/Tech,"Siemens mobile has warned users about a software-related defect in its 65 product series, the C65, CX65, M65, S65 and SL65 may cause an extremely loud melody when the battery is run down causing your connection to be lost."
Sports,"Even though he has fled the perceived hostile atmosphere of Athens and the Olympic village for more friendly terrain in the United States, there is still time for Paul Hamm to do what #39;s right."
Sports,"Wayne Rooney, the Everton striker, has submitted a transfer request to the club, prompting a fight among major Premiership teams to sign the teenager."
Sports,"Ferrari may have ended the opening day of the Belgian Grand Prix with the third and eighth fastest times, but there is no panic at the Italian team as the day was routine setup work ahead of Sunday #39;s 44-lap Grand Prix."
Sports, A taekwondo competitor from the Central African Republic was hospitalized for precautionary tests Friday after being knocked out during a preliminary bout.
World,FORMER Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is a step closer to being tried for atrocities committed under his 1973-1990 regime after a court stripped him of immunity from prosecution.
World,  The appointment of a close ally of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf as the country #39;s new prime minister has been criticized as showing the  quot;rule of oppression.
World,"Iraqi kidnappers of seven employees of a Kuwaiti company said in a video statement on Thursday they would release the captives once their employer halted operations in Iraq, Al Arabiya television reported."
World,LONDON: A bag of rubbish was thrown away at London #39;s Tate gallery after a cleaner assumed it was just that -- a bag of rubbish.
World, A High Court judge in London demanded an explanation from the Home Office as to how a failed asylum seeker was deported from Britain despite a court order preventing the move.
Business," Consumers became a bit more optimistic toward the end of the August but still felt more cautious on the U.S. economy than they did a month ago, according to survey by the University of Michigan."
Sci/Tech, Tech giant Hewlett Packard unveiled its own branded iPod music player as in introduced a revamped lineup of ditigal consumer products.
World," President Bush and Sen. John McCain (R Ariz.) joined forces yesterday to seek legal action to reduce the influence of ""527"" political organizations, but the two remained in disagreement over whether Bush should condemn a television ad by the group Swift Boat Veterans for Truth attacking John F. Kerry's Vietnam service."
Sci/Tech," FBI agents are helping investigate an explosion at a Boston area laboratory specializing in stem cell research, and a newspaper said on Friday the blast was caused by a pipe bomb."
Business, Treasuries prices ticked lower in thin  trade on Friday as the latest U.S. economic data proved to be  not as poor as bond bulls were betting on.
Business,The Ford-owned carmaker is to cut production at its three UK plants by 11 because of poor sales in the US.
World," Sheryl Swoopes made three big plays at the end   two baskets and another on defense   to help the United States squeeze out a 66 62 semifinal victory over Russia on Friday. Now, only one game stands between the U.S..."
World," One of two Russian airliners that crashed nearly simultaneously was brought down by a terrorist act, officials said Friday, after finding traces of explosives in the plane's wreckage. An Islamic militant group claimed responsibility for the attack in a Web statement..."
World," A sluggish gross domestic product reading was nonetheless better than expected, prompting investors to send stocks slightly higher Friday on hopes that the economic slowdown would not be as bad as first thought.    The 2.8 percent GDP growth in the second quarter, a revision from the 3 percent preliminary figure reported in July, is a far cry from the 4.5 percent growth in the first quarter..."
Sci/Tech,"The Republican National Convention kicks off on Monday in the Big Apple and while politics is the main focus, technology will play an important role in securing the event. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Ultimately, the package will compete with collaborative-development tools from IBM's Rational unit."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft says SP2 may not work on computers powered by chipmaker's 64-bit processors.
Sci/Tech,"With Windows XP Service Pack 2 out the door, Microsoft turns its sights to the next operating system."
Sci/Tech,"  The U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) said this week that it purchased 5,000 licenses for Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java Desktop System (JDS) as an alternative to Windows, in a move that could potentially open the door for greater use of the open source software by the health agency."
Business, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan called for prompt action to keep the US retirement system solvent in the face of strains from the aging population.
Business," U.S. stocks gained on Friday after  reports showed U.S. economic growth in the second quarter  matched economists' forecasts and consumer sentiment picked up  above expectations in late August, but volume was feather light  ahead of the upcoming Republican convention in New York City."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. is unveiling a broad new line of consumer electronics products and peripherals, including its first plasma and LCD TVs, new inks that purportedly print long lasting photos, new paper, a clutch of printers and multifunction devices, and a home theater projector with an integrated DVD player."
Sports, U.S. Olympic chiefs reacted furiously  Friday to a suggestion gold medallist Paul Hamm should give his  medal to a South Korean rival under a plan floated by world  gymnastics officials.
World," Pakistan's parliament rubber stamped the president's choice of prime minister, Shaukat Aziz, despite an opposition boycott and angry protests."
Business,"NEW YORK Aug. 27, 2004 - Consumers became a bit more optimistic toward the end of the August but still felt more cautious on the US economy than they did a month ago, according to survey by the University of Michigan."
Business,"ConocoPhillips (COP:NYSE - news - research) will seek to buy up to a quarter of Russian oil giant Lukoil, Reuters reported Friday, citing an industry source familiar with the matter."
Business,"An aging population will put significant stresses on the budget deficit over the next three decades, a problem that could be solved by raising the retirement age, Federal Reserve Chief Alan Greenspan said in a speech Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Packard #39;s online store, HPshopping.com, this week introduced the  quot;Apple IPod from HP, quot; the company #39;s long awaited version of the IPod."
Sci/Tech,"The Department of Justice took Oracle to court in May, claiming that its acquisition of PeopleSoft would create a duopoly between it and market leader SAP in the enterprise applications market."
Sci/Tech,"A US District Court Judge has dismissed the anti-trust and conspiracy claims made by the .com and .net registry, VeriSign, against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names  amp; Numbers (ICANN)."
Sci/Tech,"Novell Asia has urged the Philippine government to take a closer look at Linux, citing that adopting the open source operating system would be crucial to safeguarding the security and integrity of its computer networks."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks could lose \$2 million from below-cost sales -- but will give its service a huge boost, quot; says Forrester Research analyst Rebecca Jennings."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft next month plans to distribute an updated beta version of its Visual Studio 2005 development tool that includes the first fruits of the company #39;s ambitious initiative for team development.
Sports,The moment when Paul Hamm hit his high bar routine was one of the most electrifying sports moments Ive ever seen. I cant recall seeing something that I immediately felt was so outstanding 
Sports,The Dominican Republic #39;s Felix Sanchez hugs Jamaica #39;s Danny McFarlane (right) after the men #39;s 400 metres hurdles final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games yesterday.
World,"The works can be almost impossible to sell, they can end up dumped in the strangest places, you can #39;t trust anyone. It #39;s enough to make a thief scream, writes Sarah Lyall."
Sports,"After months of legal wrangling, potential jurors for the Kobe Bryant trial began arriving at the Eagle, Colo. courthouse Friday."
Sports,"The A's use home runs by Erubiel Durazo and Eric Chavez to finish a four-game sweep of the crumbling Orioles, 9-4, on Thursday."
Sports,"Preston, Md. ended its run through the Little League World Series with a 3-1 loss to Thousand Oaks, Calif., in a U.S. semifinal game Thursday."
Sports,Georgina Harland comes from 14th place on the final run to win a bronze in the women's modern pentathlon.
Sports," quot; I admit it, most of my notes for this game considered of  quot;IY Shannon quot; and  quot;Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boxx. quot; Oh, and looking up the United States all-time record for Olympic finals played in cities called  quot;Athens... quot;. by Dan Loney. There #39;s only one story this week "
Sports,The No. 1 Trojans look to change the subject away from eligibility rulings and rape allegations. The preseason buzz out of USC has had little to do with football.
Business," JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (Reuters) - An aging U.S. population  will strain public finances and hurt the economy without swift  fixes to the social safety net, such as raising the age for  full retirement benefits, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan  Greenspan said on Friday."
Sports," Olympic chiefs ordered Hungarian hammer  gold medallist Adrian Annus Friday to submit another doping  sample or risk losing his medal, while another of his  compatriots was stripped of a medal for failing a test."
World," Days before a U.N. deadline for  Sudan to disarm and prosecute those responsible for violence in  the country's Darfur region, nations are looking to the African  Union rather than any U.N. sanctions to curb further killing."
Business,"The economy struggled under an increasing trade deficit and a slowdown in consumer spending, the Commerce Department said today."
Sports,"With heavy skies weighing over the Ardennes forest, action was the order of the day on track, with Davidson then Raikkonen going fastest. Renault is also optimistic."
Business,A new Catholic migrant outreach center named for former Diocese of Tucson Bishop Manuel D. Moreno is drawing protests from a support group for victims of clergy abuse.
World,An Islamic extremist group claimed its fighters had hijacked the planes to avenge the deaths of Muslims in Chechnya.
Business,"An aging US population will strain public finances and hurt the economy without swift fixes to the social safety net, such as raising the age for "
Business,"Ford Motor Co., the world #39;s second- biggest carmaker, plans to cut production of Jaguar cars by 15,000 units this year to trim losses at its European luxury-vehicle unit."
Business,"BRUSSELS, Belgium Aug. 27, 2004 - Belgium #39;s Interbrew SA and Brazil #39;s Ambev completed their planned \$11.4 billion combination Friday after shareholders of both companies approved the deal that creates the world #39;s largest brewer by volume."
Sci/Tech,"just in In order to get the next update of its operating system out on time, Microsoft will delay some planned feature improvements, sources close to the company said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"FBI agents are helping investigate an explosion at a Boston-area laboratory specializing in stem-cell research, and a newspaper said on Friday the blast was caused by a pipe bomb."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 27, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - DUSSELDORF, Germany -- Siemens AG warned yesterday of a software defect in a range of mobile phones that could cause hearing damage."
Sports,"Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis did not appear at his arraignment Friday, but his lawyers entered a not guilty plea on charges in an expanded drug conspiracy indictment."
World,EXPLOSIVES have been found in the wreckage of one of the two Russian airliners that crashed near-simultaneously this week. The confirmation that at least one of the aircraft was brought down by a terrorist 
World,"By Christopher Andreae  Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. Since  quot;The Scream quot; by Norwegian angst-artist Edvard Munch was stolen by armed robbers last Sunday, the media have been asking every art expert in sight, Why does this keep happening?"
World,RWANDAN President Paul Kagame has created a diplomatic storm in north Queensland after bringing his own team of armed guards to an international business conference.
Sci/Tech,"To get next version of Windows out on time, company to delay some planned features, sources say."
Sci/Tech,Gateway Inc. released the specifications Friday for a retail desktop PC based on a new motherboard design that should help cool high-end processors and graphics cards.
Business,China Aviation Oil or CAO has appealed to China National Petroleum Corporation or CNPC to prevent the aviation oil supply shortage in the 100 airports it serves.
Sci/Tech,"  A group of 17 companies and organizations this week offered an alternative to a U.S. Senate bill that would allow artists and entertainment companies to sue firms that market products that ""induce"" copyright violations."
World,Former finance minister Shaukat Aziz has been elected as Pakistan #39;s prime minister in a rubber-stamp parliamentary vote boycotted by the entire opposition.
World,"The number of anti-Semitic attacks in France has more than doubled over the past year, with most of them committed for vague reasons rather than ideology, France #39;s interior minister said in an interview published on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Japanese banks are turning to a new biometric identification system, based on the unique nature of the patterns of veins in our palms.\"
Sci/Tech,Unscrupulous Filipino phone shops are cashing on recent stories about mobile phone viruses to flog worried punters services they don't need.
World," DaimlerChrysler AG Friday said it has orders for more than 50,000 of its new Mercedes A Class models in western Europe, meaning it has already reached the sales target for 2004."
World," American civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson visited the conflict torn region of Darfur on Friday, urging the Sudanese government and African rebels to end the crisis that has killed thousands of villagers and driven more than a million from their homes."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. unveiled its own version of the iPod portable music player Friday, showing the fruits of a groundbreaking partnership it had previously announced with Apple Computer Inc."
Sci/Tech, Siemens AG said Friday it anticipates unspecified additional costs from a software problem with new mobile phones that has led retailers to suspend sales.
World," Pakistan's parliament elected Shaukat Aziz, the former finance minister and a close ally of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, as prime minister on Friday. The opposition boycotted the vote."
Sci/Tech," An artifact stolen from an Egyptian temple in 1990 and held by Christie's auction house in New York for the last two years arrived in Egypt on Friday, an airport official said."
Business," Procter   Gamble Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PG.N</A>, the maker  of Tide laundry detergent and Pampers diapers, on Friday said  its top executive earned a base salary of  $1.7 million this  year and received other compensation including a  $3.5 million  bonus based on the company's strong performance."
Business, The dollar strengthened against major  European currencies in largely technical trading on Friday  after two U.S. economic reports matched or beat market  expectations.
Business,Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan warns that prompt action is needed to fund pensions for the ageing US population.
World," World gymnastics officials asked Paul Hamm to give up his gold medal as the ultimate show of sportsmanship, but the U.S. Olympic Committee told them to take responsibility for their own mistakes and refused even to deliver the request..."
World,"JACKSON, Wyo. - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that the country will face ""abrupt and painful"" choices if Congress does not move quickly to trim the Social Security and Medicare benefits that have been promised to the baby boom generation..."
Sports,"PIRAEUS, Greece -- It was a good two hours after FIFA president Sepp Blatter put an Olympic gold medal around the neck of US forward Abby Wambach and the significance of winning the final hadn #39;t truly sunk in yet."
World,"Days before a UN deadline for Sudan to disarm and prosecute those responsible for violence in the country #39;s Darfur region, nations are looking to the African Union "
World,": Opposition lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote on Friday that unanimously elected Shaukat Aziz as Pakistan #39;s new prime minister after their candidate, a jailed opposition leader, was barred from attending the proceedings."
World,The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commended the government Friday for dropping the charges against its accused members in connection with the twin deadly bombings in Davao City airport and wharf last year.
Business,"Shares of OSI Systems Inc. (OSIS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) tumbled more than 18 percent on Friday, the day after the security screening company reported higher fourth-quarter "
Sci/Tech,"The US Justice Department #39;s crackdown on cyber crime has brought to light illegal activities, including credit-card fraud, to the tune of over \$215 million and resulted in dozens of arrests, a senior official said."
Sci/Tech,The world #39;s largest mobile phone manufacturer and Europe #39;s largest wireless operator have launched an initiative to simplify Java standards for mobile devices in a move aimed 
Sci/Tech,"North Korea (news - web sites) #39;s forests are depleted, its rivers and streams are filled with runoff from factories and a reliance on coal energy "
Sci/Tech,"WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Watertown police say it was a pipe bomb that broke windows at the offices of a biological research company in Watertown early Thursday morning."
World,"A rebel leader claimed responsibility for two bombings in India #39;s restive northeastern state of Assam, as authorities tightened security Friday -a day after a string of attacks killed four people and left scores wounded."
Sports, Timeline of the sexual assault case against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant:
World," A U.S. warplane bombed the restive city of Fallujah on Friday, witnesses said."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Friday after  reports showed U.S. economic growth in the second quarter  matched economists' forecasts and consumer sentiment picked up  above expectations in late August, but volume was feather light  ahead of the upcoming Republican convention in New York City."
Business," Volkswagen management has offered to  freeze its own pay for two years in a bid to gain workers'  support for an austerity drive, but union mediators dismissed  the move as a ""distraction tactic."""
Sports, Hungary's Zsuzsanna Voros won the gold  medal in the women's modern pentathlon in Athens Friday to add  the Olympic title to her three world championships.
World,"The favourite consort of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is rumoured to have died, according to media reports."
Business,"The company rolls out many new products, including its version of the iPod. Also: Sprint and SBC let customers use both companies' wi-fi connections   hellip;. Regulators approve a generic form of an antinausea drug   hellip;. and more."
Sci/Tech,"Ultimately, a Visual Studio package will compete with products from IBM's Rational unit. Coders will get a peek next month."
Sci/Tech,"cost Linux and Windows servers are outselling Unix models, Gartner analysts say."
Business,"More than 3,000 union workers at three BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing plants in Indiana and Alabama have approved a new contract after working about 15 months without one."
Business,"Westmoreland Coal Co. (WLB.A: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it will buy the 50 percent stake it does not already own of the Roanoke Valley Power Project, or ROVA, in "
Sci/Tech,"The government calls it  quot;Operation Web Snare quot;, catching criminals who do business online. They #39;ve been working since June and today announced dozens of arrests for crimes that cost victims millions of dollars."
Sci/Tech,"UK internet service providers (ISPs) have reacted with dismay to the publication of a direction statement from telecoms regulator Ofcom, which they say leaves BT free to levy high charges on the wholesale digital subscriber line services it leases to them "
Sci/Tech,"Oracle has extended its \$21-per-share tender offer to PeopleSoft #39;s shareholders, which was due to expire this week. The new deadline is September 10th."
Sci/Tech,"After some four months of waiting for both the Google (GOOG ; ranked hold; recent price: \$108) IPO and our subsequent initiation of coverage on the shares to be completed, I, like many Americans this time of year, am thinking about one thing -- travel."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Manchester United #39;s title challenge would be strengthened by the signing of England striker Wayne Rooney.
Sports,Hungary #39;s Zsuzsanna Voros won the gold medal in the women #39;s modern pentathlon in Athens Friday to add the Olympic title to her three world championships.
World,"An Islamic group has claimed that it hijacked two Russian planes that crashed earlier this week, killing at least 89 people. The statement was posted on a website which usually carries Islamic militant statements."
World,"ABU DIS, West Bank: Palestinians and Israelis rallied under the shadows of the West Bank barrier on Friday, vowing to follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi by pursuing a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict."
Sci/Tech," As the court case between US Internet giant Yahoo and a French group trying to halt the online sales of Nazi memorabilia entered a new phase this week, experts gathered here stressed how difficult it was to regulate hate speech on the Internet."
Sci/Tech," Low cost Linux and Windows servers are outselling Unix models, Gartner analysts say."
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday praised the peace deal that ended fighting in Iraq's holy city of Najaf and said the presence of U.S. forces in the area helped make it possible.
Sports, MUNICH (Reuters) - Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson made his bid  for a last-gasp Ryder Cup debut with a spectacular  seven-under-par 65 in the BMW International Open second round  on Friday.
World,A hearing at Guantanamo Bay for a man accused of being an al-Qaeda paymaster is postponed.
World, The following diary of events leading up to the presidential election on Nov. 2.
Business,Shareholders of Belgian brewer Interbrew SA on Friday backed the planned \$11.4 billion combination of their family company with Brazil #39;s Ambev in a deal that would form the world #39;s largest brewer by volume.
Business,"Packard (HPQ:NYSE   news   research) unveiled a new line up of consumer products Friday aimed at the back to school and holiday shopping season, including its own branded version of Apple #39;s (AAPL:Nasdaq   news   research) iPod digital music player "
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline agreed on Thursday to post the results of all clinical trials of its drugs, both positive and negative, on the Internet."
Sci/Tech," quot;America #39;s justice community is dedicated to stopping economic crimes before they spread through the online community, quot; Attorney General John Ashcroft said as he announced the results of  quot;Operation Web Snare quot; at a Washington news conference."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle again extended its tender offer for PeopleSoft to Friday, Sept. 10 at midnight, Eastern Standard Time. Oracle is offering \$21 per share or about \$7."
Sci/Tech,"Through a deal with rival SBC Communications Inc., Sprint Corp. will almost double the number of places subscribers can wirelessly log on to the Internet at high speeds, according to a report from the Kansas City Business Journal."
Sci/Tech,"Gateway on Friday unveiled a PC designed to stay cool even when handling applications that use a lot of power. The 700GR computer features Intel #39;s balanced technology extended, or BTX, architecture, in which "
Sci/Tech,"Packard blasted into the consumer electronic market on Friday with its most significant product launch of the year, unveiling new televisions, digital cameras, photo printers, notebooks and desktop PCs."
Sports,"The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has rejected a request by FIG, the international gymnastics federation, to deliver a letter to all-around champion Paul "
Sports,"Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen has posted the fastest time on the first day of practice for this week #39;s Belgian Grand Prix, where Michael Schumacher can capture the drivers #39; title for the year."
World,Iraq #39;s footballers have refused to join their Olympic bronze medal opponents Italy in donning black armbands as a mark of respect for murdered Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni.
World,Small net firms warn they could be hit hard by BT's decision to raise prices for business broadband.
World," President Bush, undertaking a heavy campaign schedule in key states in the run up to the Republican National Convention, acknowledges a ""miscalculation"" about what the United States would encounter in post war Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime.    In an interview with The New York Times, Bush said for the first time that he made a ""miscalculation of what the conditions would be"" after U.S..."
World," A sluggish gross domestic product reading was nonetheless better than expected, prompting investors to send stocks slightly higher Friday on hopes that the economic slowdown would not be as bad as first thought.    The 2.8 percent GDP growth in the second quarter, a revision from the 3 percent preliminary figure reported in July, is a far cry from the 4.5 percent growth in the first quarter..."
Business,"One worker was killed and three critically injured on Friday when a platform fell as they attempted to repair a highway overpass, police said."
Sports,The United States Olympic Committee have refused to pass on an official letter to all-round gymnastic champion Paul Hamm requesting him to return his gold medal.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's security-minded SP2 update to Windows XP finally makes it out the door, but not without stumbling."
Sports," Baltimore Ravens star running back Jamal Lewis was not in the court room for his arraignment on Friday, but pleaded not guilty through his lawyers on drug charges."
Sci/Tech, A nonprofit that helps the poor with legal services launched a free Web site Friday to help people navigate the state and federal courts in California.
World," French President Jacques Chirac sharply criticized the international community's failure to help put an end to the Israeli Palestinian conflict, saying the world should ""impose"" peace talks."
World," The walk through the decaying seaside mansion is a grim reminder of the political carnage that wracked Peru over two decades and killed nearly 70,000 people. The photos stare from peeling walls in a stark chronicle of the bloodbath."
Sci/Tech,"PC giant unveils consumer electronics strategy, including iPod music player, high-definition TVs and PCs that record TV shows. \"
Sports," Baltimore Ravens star running  back Jamal Lewis was not in the court room for his arraignment  on Friday, but pleaded not guilty through his lawyers on drug  charges."
Sci/Tech,Logitech releases computer mice in ladybug and football models that are sized for smaller hands.
Sci/Tech,Game-friendly desktop PC uses fans and a wind tunnel to bring down the temperature and the noise.
World," CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Reuters) - Equatorial Guinea has  asked South Africa for permission to interview Mark Thatcher,  arrested this week on suspicion of involvement in a coup plot  against the leader of the oil-rich country, officials said  Friday."
Business,Former investment adviser Martin Armstrong pleaded innocent Friday to new charges that he bilked investors out of nearly \$3 billion.
Business,"Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov pledged Friday that Russia would keep meeting its oil export commitments to China, an apparent reference to fears that a cut in production at the beleaguered Yukos oil company could harm Beijing."
Business,"LUXURY carmaker Jaguar is slashing production levels for the rest of this year by 11 to make up for a shortfall in sales. The Ford-owned car marque is bringing in the cuts - a reduction of 15,000 cars - as "
Business,US mortgage finance company Fannie Mae on Friday said it would make public information about some securities it issues to comply with new Securities and Exchange Information rules.
Business,Colorado Springs-based Westmoreland Coal Co. (AMEX: WLB) will buy LG amp;E Energy #39;s 50 percent stake in a North Carolina power project for \$125 million.
Business,"Shopping at women #39;s clothing stores is an acquired taste. The way I see it, you either embrace the experience and help your significant other shop till she drops or you mope around "
Business," Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 376 in Pierce County approved a three year contract Wednesday night that will affect 4,500 people who work for Albertsons, Safeway and Kroger owned QFC and Fred Meyer."
Sci/Tech,Sprint and SBC Communications Friday announced a two-way roaming deal that will enable the customers of each vendor to access the hotspots run by the other.
Sci/Tech,"With reports of more than a quarter increase in the price to provide broadband services, the smaller ISPs reportedly claim that the Ofcom moves will create a noncompetitive market, benefiting "
Sci/Tech,Gateway Inc. is rolling out a new desktop computer aimed specifically at the retail market featuring the new BTX design that improves cooling and noise reduction capabilities.
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to make a big bang in consumer electronics, Hewlett-Packard is to unveil its long-awaited HP-branded iPod, along with its first televisions, an entertainment hub and the usual array of new printers and cameras, sources said."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Gunn-Rita Dahle of Norway captured the gold medal on Friday in the women #39;s mountain bike competition at the Summer Olympics in Athens."
Sports,UEFA is to investigate the links Roman Abramovich has to CSKA Moscow after the Russian club was drawn in the same Champions League group as Chelsea.
Sports," Potential jurors in the rape trial of NBA star Kobe Bryant are filing into the Eagle County Courthouse in Colorado today, ready to fill out questionnaires that could determine if they become a part of this high profile trial."
Business," New York City's hotels are full for the last week of August, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Friday, boosting his claim that next week's Republican National Convention will provide an economic boom to the city."
Sci/Tech," Fire retardants used worldwide in manufacturing vehicle parts and computers have been found in Puget Sound orcas, raising new concerns about the long term health of the region's killer whales, a new Canadian study shows."
World," Among the cultural attractions recommended by city tourism officials for Republican National Convention delegates are the popular Museum of Modern Art, the iconic Guggenheim museum and the stately Whitney."
Business," New York City's hotels are full for  the last week of August, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on  Friday, boosting his claim that next week's Republican National  Convention will provide an economic boom to the city."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices inched up on  Friday as improved consumer sentiment failed to overshadow  slower second quarter growth, while flight to safety buying  emerged before next week's Republican convention in New York."
Business,The women's clothing and accessories retailer continues to produce impressive results.
Sports,a monopoly turning a tidy profit by cleaning up messes without dithering over who gets hurt along the way. This season #39;s victims were Auburn and California.
Business,Grocery store chain Kroger Co. said Friday that its grocery and meat employees in the Seattle area approved a new three-year labor contract.
Sports,"Trailing in 14th position before the final discipline - a three kilometre run - Harland, world No.1, made up 49 seconds on her nearest rival to snatch the bronze medal in dramatic circumstances."
Sports,"Bob Huggins was reinstated as men #39;s basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati. Huggins, 50, was suspended with pay in June after he was arrested for driving under the influence."
World,An unemployed teacher has been given a four-month suspended sentence and ordered to perform community service for slapping German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in the face at a Social Democrat party event in May.
Sci/Tech,Packard brands its own version of Apple's music player and introduces a line of consumer products.
Business,Financial companies were under scrutiny Friday after Sen. John Kerry vowed to push for legislation that would curb credit card fees and protect homebuyers from unfair lending practices.
Sci/Tech,Oracle Corp. has extended its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for Pleasanton #39;s PeopleSoft Inc. until Sept. 10. Redwood City-based Oracle #39;s previous offer would have expired at 9 pm Friday.
Sci/Tech,"Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia Corp and British mobile operator Vodafone Group PLC said they would collaborate to simplify mobile phone software using the Java computer language, paving "
Sci/Tech,"Scott Knaster, author of 11 books about computers and technology, has released his newest book, Hacking iPod  iTunes. The book explores tips and tricks relating "
Sports,Paul McGinley #39;s BMW International Open second round four-under-par 68 on Friday left him sharing 11th place four strokes away from leader Miguel Angel Jimenez and 
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe arrived at the Olympic Stadium tonight determined to bury the ghost of Sundays marathon by winning a medal in the 10,000metres final."
World,"It has become known as the  quot;Wonga List quot;, an incendiary document said to disclose the identities of the rich and influential public figures who bankrolled the alleged coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea."
World,"27 August 2004 - Despite international efforts, the threat from al-Qaeda-related terrorism remains as great as ever but the nature of that threat has changed, according to the first report from the monitoring team dealing with United Nations sanctions "
World," Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov pledged Friday that Russia would keep meeting its oil export commitments to China, an apparent reference to fears that a cut in production at the beleaguered Yukos oil company could harm Beijing."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   The New Democratic Party should leave Quebec to the Bloc Quebecois and work with the sovereigntist party in the House of Commons in a leftist alliance, the head of the Canadian Auto Workers said Friday."
World," US President George W. Bush campaigned in Florida ahead of his party's convention, on top in the polls but battered by negative economic news and a situation in Iraq he admits he miscalculated."
Sports,New York Yankee Jason Giambi was outted as a cheat last week by the San Francisco Chronicle. The paper obtained federal grand jury testimony that Giambi admitted what most people already believed: hed taken 
Business,"Packard Co., one of the top private employers in Greater Sacramento, on Friday rolled out an array of new products to expand into consumer digital entertainment and digital photography categories, including a home theater computer and its own "
Business,"Former financier Martin Armstrong pleaded not guilty to expanded charges of fraud on Friday, just days after he challenged a contempt order that has kept him imprisoned for more than four years."
Business,Treasury prices trim early gains as GDP fails to surprise; greenback gains against the euro. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Bond prices trimmed earlier gains and traded mostly flat Friday after US economic data proved 
Business,"A sluggish gross domestic product reading was nonetheless better than expected, prompting investors to send stocks slightly higher Friday on hopes that the economic slowdown would not be as bad as first thought."
Sci/Tech,"Last year a chunk of the foam damaged a wing of the Columbia, leading to the breakup of the shuttle high over Texas. NASA is aiming for three shuttle flights in 2005."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Nia Abdallah won the first United States medal ever in women #39;s taekwondo Friday, fighting her way through three rounds before falling in the under-57kg gold medal match and earning a silver."
Sci/Tech,"Catches of dwindling U.S. marine fish stocks by recreational anglers now rival those of commercial fisheries, claims a new report."
Sci/Tech,An ambitious drug-research project in Madagascar aims to tap the botanical knowledge of traditional healers while helping to protect the country's rain forests.
Business," The US economy braked harder than first thought in the second quarter, skidding to a 2.8 percent annual growth rate as consumers gripped their purses, a government report showed."
Sports," Future United States Olympic teams of National Basketball Association stars will have more training with international rules before arriving at the Games, NBA commissioner David Stern said."
World," A military plane carrying Vice President Dick Cheney came within almost half a mile of a small private plane over Bridgeport, Conn., last month, forcing the pilot to take evasive action, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Technology India: Washington, Dec 7 : Scientists are now developing a new aircraft scheduling system using computer models which, would not only make air travel safer but would also curb the pollution."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Exclusive</strong> WinFS, new GUI face 'decoupling'"
Business,"Mike McGuire, an analyst with Gartner G2, said HP #39;s moves are born both out of innovation and market necessity, and that the company still faces stiff competition from the likes of consumer electronics giant Sony."
Business,"THE US economy braked harder than first thought in the second quarter, skidding to a 2.8 per cent annual growth rate as consumers gripped their purses, new figures showed overnight."
Sci/Tech,Among the more than 150 cybercrime arrests and convictions announced Thursday by the Department of Justice was an original: the nation #39;s first case alleging denial of service attacks against competitors to knock them offline.
Sci/Tech,"update In order to get the next update of its Windows operating system out the door, Microsoft will delay some of the key improvements that had been planned."
Sci/Tech,VeriSign has suffered a legal setback in its courtroom battles with Internet governing body ICANN over its controversial Site Finder service.
Sci/Tech,"A mandated price cut in so-called local loop unbundling in the UK, a requirement for UK providers to offer broadband service, and an allowed price increase for wholesale broadband products has "
Sports, The controversy over American Olympian Paul Hamm #39;s gold medal in the all round men #39;s gymnastics has headed back into headlines as the International Gymnastics Federation (IGF) has asked Hamm to  quot;voluntarily quot; give back the medal.
Sports,"Each time the runners approached the starting blocks, the chants would begin again, a defiant show of support for their fallen hero."
Sports,Amir Khans victory sparked scenes of celebration tonight in the two towns where the boxing sensation lives and trains. Family and friends in Bolton and Bury heaped praise on the 
World,ISLAMABAD: The Newly elected Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Friday vowed to ensure good governance in the country which would give priority to merit and ability in all fields.
World,"LONDON, August 27 (New Ratings) - British Airways (BAI1.FSE) announced its plans today to cancel 24 additional flights in the next few days."
World,"A spate of bombings which killed six people and injured scores in the past two days is aimed at triggering panic in the revolt-hit Indian state of Assam, an official said yesterday."
World,"PARIS : French President Jacques Chirac sharply criticized the international community #39;s failure to help put an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying the world should  quot;impose quot; peace talks."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Oracle gives PeopleSoft shareholders more time...Cisco reports access control server flaws...Toshiba tinkers with Wi-Fi for TV.
Sci/Tech,"update To get next version of Windows out on time, company says it will delay some planned features."
Sci/Tech,The lab home of Linux founder Linus Torvalds hires an intellectual-property attorney and says hello to Beijing.
Sci/Tech,Carl Yankowski replaces Jesse Sutton as CEO of the game publisher.
Sports, Hundreds of prospective jurors in the high profile Kobe Bryant rape case turned up on Friday for jury selection in a trial of the star athlete that lawyers said is shaping up to be full of rancor.
World, A Sudanese man described as an al Qaeda paymaster was formally charged on Friday with conspiring to commit terrorism.
Sports, Argentina upset three times defending  champions the United States 89 81 in their semi final at the  men's Olympic basketball Friday.
Sports, Hundreds of prospective jurors in  the high profile Kobe Bryant rape case turned up on Friday for  jury selection in a trial of the star athlete that lawyers said  is shaping up to be full of rancor.
Business,"Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov pledged Friday that Russia would keep meeting its oil export commitments to China, an apparent reference to fears that a cut in production at the beleaguered Yukos oil company could harm Beijing."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. #39;s Mercury brand, in the midst of launching six new vehicles over the next four years, will call its new entry-level sedan the Milan and try to use the car to attract a younger buyer."
Sci/Tech,"With its enterprise division still reeling from its financial woes, HP (Quote, Chart) announced today 25 new consumer products it hopes will reinvigorate its brand."
Sci/Tech,"Aug. 27, 2004 - NAIROBI, Kenya Urgent investment is needed in North Korea to deal with severe environmental problems that have depleted the country #39;s forests, contaminated water supplies and polluted the "
Sci/Tech," quot;A person who has been cheated is left in a bad situationwith bad feelings, quot; said study co-author Ernst Fehr, director of the Institute for Empirical Research in Economics at the University of Zurich in Switzerland."
Sci/Tech,"For several decades researchers have studied toxin levels in Arctic peoples and wildlife and tracked pollution sources. Peter Ross is a marine mammal toxicologist with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Sidney, British Columbia."
Sports,JANE Saville was the first person to reach fellow Australian heartbreak walker Nathan Deakes when he was disqualified with a medal in sight in the Olympic 50km race yesterday.
Sports,"Chelsea has denied there is any conflict of interest in its being grouped with Russian side CSKA Moscow in the Champions League. The two sides were drawn Thursday in Group H, along with titleholder Porto and Paris Saint-Germain."
Sports,"Hamish Carter pulled away from Bevan Docherty on the final lap of the triathlon, giving New Zealand a 1-2 finish in the endurance race."
Sports,Britain #39;s teenage boxing sensation Amir Khan tonight won his semi-final fight in Athens and guaranteed himself at least a silver Olympic medal.
World,"Calm reigned in Najaf Friday, as Shi #39;ite militants abandoned the holy Imam Ali shrine in accordance with a peace deal brokered by Iraq #39;s top Shi #39;ite cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani."
Business,"The only things you can count on in life, or so the saying goes, are death and taxes. But when it comes to economics and government budgets, perhaps the only thing that #39;s for sure is demographics."
Business,"JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (CNNfn) - The US government must not promise benefits to aging baby boomers that it cannot afford, because that could mean painful future adjustments to taxes and spending, according to Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) on Friday made official its plans to release its next Windows upgrade in 2006, although the software will be missing one of its key features."
Sports,"It was another great night for the US track and field team as it upped its medal count to 18, just two short of the Sydney Games. The highlight was the sweep in the 200 meters."
Sports,"Chelsea, soccer #39;s biggest-spending team, will play defending champion Porto in the group stage of European soccer #39;s Champions League, pitting Blues coach Jose Mourinho against the team he took to last year #39;s final."
Sports,"  Britain #39;s Amir Khan is now only one bout away from becoming the youngest Olympic boxing champion since Floyd Patterson won gold in 1952, after defeating Serik Yeleuov of Kazakhstan in the semifinals."
Sports,"EAGLE, Colo. Aug. 27, 2004 - Some 500 potential jurors began arriving at the courthouse here Friday, the first step toward choosing 12 people who will decide whether NBA star Kobe Bryant is guilty of sexually assaulting a resort worker last summer."
World,SHIITE militia leader Moqtada Sadr has ceded control of his shrine stronghold to representatives of the religious leadership following a deal with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to end weeks of deadly fighting that has devastated the Iraqi city of Najaf.
World,Italian soccer players wore black armbands on their uniforms during the Olympic bronze-medal game against Iraq on Friday in honor of an Italian journalist killed by Iraqi militants.
World,"Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza, 47, of north London, is being questioned over allegations he supported terrorism. Detectives will explore whether he gave aid to terrorists, either through recruitment, finance or logistics."
World,"Some 350 security prisoners at Shikma jail have ended their two-week hunger strike, Prisons Authority spokesman Ofer Lefler said Friday, as the United Nations expressed its concern "
Sports," Bronze is the best the American men's basketball team can do, and the reason is simple: They were beaten by a better team, Argentina. Manu Ginobili scored 29 points to lead his nation to another victory over the country that used to dominate the sport, an 89 81 win in the Olympic semifinals Friday night."
Sci/Tech," A federal judge on Thursday dismissed an antitrust lawsuit brought by Internet registry firm VeriSign (Nasdaq: VRSN) against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), handing VeriSign a second defeat in its dispute over the company's controversial SiteFinder service."
Sci/Tech," U.S. telecom carriers Sprint (NYSE: FON) and SBC Communications (NYSE: SBC) have announced a reciprocal deal, under which their customers will be able to use both companies' wireless Internet connections more easily."
Sci/Tech, One of the first flaws found in Windows XP SP2    which leaves a PC vulnerable through a drag and drop hole in Internet Explorer    could be used by hackers for even greater mischief.
Sci/Tech," While a U.S. District Court continues to weigh the legality of  Oracle's (Nasdaq: ORCL) attempted takeover of  PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT), Oracle has taken the necessary steps to ensure the offer does not die on the vine with PeopleSoft's shareholders."
World," Jason Flores Williams may despise President Bush, but he can't wait for him and his party to get here."
World, The Democrats have come to town to prick rhetorical balloons at the Republican National Convention.
World,Croatian authorities take down two monuments honouring officials from the country's Nazi era.
World," A sluggish gross domestic product reading was nonetheless better than expected, prompting investors to send stocks moderately higher Friday on hopes that the economic slowdown would not be as bad as first thought.    The 2.8 percent GDP growth in the second quarter, a revision from the 3 percent preliminary figure reported in July, is a far cry from the 4.5 percent growth in the first quarter..."
World," Bronze is the best the American men's basketball team can do, and the reason is simple: They were beaten by a better team, Argentina. Manu Ginobili scored 29 points to lead his nation to another victory over the country that used to dominate the sport, an 89 81 win in the Olympic semifinals Friday night..."
Business,"After losing out on a bid to buy China #39;s Harbin Brewery Group Ltd. to rival Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc., Miller Brewing Co. #39;s owner SABMiller plc is planning to build an \$82."
Sci/Tech,"PC giant unveils consumer electronics strategy, including iPod music player, high-definition TVs and PCs that record television shows. \"
Business,MIAMI : Tech giant Hewlett-Packard unveiled its own branded iPod music player as in introduced a revamped lineup of digital consumer products.
Sci/Tech," quot;The US federal court #39;s decision serves as another important affirmation of ICANN #39;s multistakeholder participatory model, and reaffirms the ICANN structure, quot; stated John Jeffrey, ICANN #39;s General Counsel."
Sci/Tech,"Open Source Development Labs, a Beaverton, Ore.-based consortium devoted to improving Linux, has hired an attorney to handle intellectual-property matters and has opened a branch office in Beijing, the group said this week."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece Aug. 27, 2004 - The US men #39;s basketball team will go home from the Olympics without a gold medal for the first time since it began using NBA players after the Americans were beaten soundly by Argentina 89-81 in the semifinals Friday."
Sports,"Hungary #39;s hammer throw gold medallist, Adrian Annus, is embroiled in a drugs dispute with the IOC demanding that he give a fresh urine sample or lose his gold medal."
Sports, Sydney bronze medalist Hadi Saei from Iran won the coveted gold of  68kg taekwondo tournament of 2004 Athens Olympic Games Friday.
Sports," His workday began Friday at 12:01 am ET. Bob Huggins made a couple of recruiting calls, one to a point guard who interests the Cincinnati Bearcats, another to a power forward."
World,"Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani, the great Shia marja taqlid (source of emulation) based in Najaf, returned to the city last Thursday in order to resume his pivotal role in resolving the Najaf crisis."
World,UNITED NATIONS (BBC) -- A UN committee has found that sanctions imposed against al-Qaeda and the former Taleban have had little impact on the groups #39; operations.
World,Two bus bombings and a series of other blasts yesterday killed four people and wounded 54 in a surge of violence that police blamed on separatist rebels in Indias insurgency-wracked Assam state.
World,"The United States, Germany and France called Friday for presidential elections in Lebanon to be free, based on the constitution and staged without foreign intervention, a "
Sci/Tech,Will GMail change the way email marketing is done?\\I read this great article online sometime back which made big sense in current scenario. A lot of people I know have started to use GMail as their primary mail service. And most of them do not move due to the much ...
Sci/Tech,The company will unveil a range of products today including its version of the iPod digital music player that raises the stakes in a war between PC and electronics makers.
Business," Louis Vuitton on Friday lost a bag battle to stop competitors from imitating its famous ""LV"" logo style when a U.S. judge refused to order Dooney   Bourke to stop marketing a line with its ""DB"" monogram."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft said it plans to broadly release the long awaited update to its flagship Windows operating system, dubbed ""Longhorn,"" in 2006."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices were a  sliver lower on Friday, but trading was thin as many investors  took off for an early weekend before next week's Republican  convention."
Sci/Tech,Key feature of the upcoming OS will be cut so it will ship in 2006.
Business,Oil is now down almost 15 in a week. Isn #39;t this what people were complaining about two weeks ago when oil was marching toward \$50 a barrel?
Sci/Tech,Police were searching for suspects Friday after a pipe bomb exploded in the offices of a biotech company developing treatments for diabetes and liver disease.
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phones get smaller and lighter all the time. With the part count for the average mobile going down by 20-30 per cent every year, a phone bought five years ago now looks as old-fashioned as a 1950s wireless."
Sports,"The US men #39;s basketball team was beaten by Argentina Friday, denying it an Olympic gold medal for the first time since 1992 when NBA players started competing."
Sports,The US Olympic Committee says  quot;outrageous and improper quot; pressure is being put on gymnast Paul Hamm to give up his gold medal to a South Korean rival.
Sports,"POLICE used tear gas today to disperse hundreds of demonstrators who lit fires, smashed windows and beat up journalists as they marched through Athens to protest a visit by US Secretary of State Colin Powell."
Sports,"The 21-year-old Chinese claimed the gold medal of the showcase men #39;s 110m hurdles before a capacity crowd of 70,000 at the Olympic Stadium in the 28th Olympic Games here on Friday."
World,Italy insisted Friday the killing of an Italian journalist in Iraq by Islamic kidnappers would not shake its resolve to keep troops in Iraq.
World," Days before a U.N. deadline for Sudan to disarm and prosecute those responsible for violence in the country's Darfur region, nations are looking to the African Union rather than any U.N. sanctions to curb further killing."
World, Four Eritreans among a group being forcibly returned home from Libya hijacked their aircraft and forced it to land in Khartoum amid warnings from a human rights watchdog that Eritrean deportees face imprisonment or even torture.
Sports," A failed baton handoff doomed the U.S. 400 meter relay team, terminating Marion Jones' last chance for a medal at the Athens Games. An hour after she finished fifth in the long jump, Jones was unable to make the handoff to 100 meter silver medalist Lauryn Williams midway through the relay."
World," A Zimbabwe court Friday convicted a  British man accused of leading a coup plot against the  government of oil rich Equatorial Guinea on weapons charges,  but acquitted most of the 69 other men held with him."
World," Five hundred Sudanese militiamen in government service disarmed in western Darfur Friday at a ceremony attended by U.N. envoy Jan Pronk, but denied they were Arab Janjaweed irregulars blamed for killing, raping and looting in Darfur aimed at African villagers."
World, ROME (AP)   The Vatican returned a Russian icon venerated by Pope John Paul to Moscow on Friday in a gesture aimed at improving strained relations with the Russian Orthodox Church and possibly clearing the way for a visit by the ailing pontiff.
Sports, The U.S. men's basketball team was  beaten by Argentina and booed off the court by the crowd on  Friday as it was denied an Olympic gold medal for the first  time since 1992 when NBA players started competing.
Business,"US economic growth slowed more sharply in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a report "
Sci/Tech,"US Attorney General John Ashcroft heralded the success of Operation Web Snare, a multi-agency crackdown on cybercrime that led to the arrrest or conviction of more than 150 people for a variety "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will indeed be trimming some things out of the initial release of the Longhorn client, the next version of the Windows desktop operating system."
Sci/Tech,"Looking to push its brand beyond the PC, Hewlett-Packard today launched a major product effort into consumer electronics, including the much-anticipated rollout of its HP-branded iPod music "
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON : Microsoft said it plans to broadly release the long-awaited update to its flagship Windows operating system, dubbed  quot;Longhorn, quot; in 2006."
Sci/Tech,"Last night, database maker Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) once again extended its \$7.7 billion offer for business software provider PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT)."
Sports,Tatyana Lebedeva led a Russian 1-2-3 in the Olympic women #39;s long jump final as Marion Jones of the United States missed out on a medal.
Sports," quot;I respect totally Paul Hamm and all the decisions he makes. If he says give back the medal, I respect it. Don #39;t give back the medal, I respect the decision."
Sports,Liu Xiang of China took the Olympic men #39;s 110 metres hurdles gold medal in a world record-equalling time of 12.91 seconds on Friday.
Sports,"Olympic chiefs ordered Hungarian hammer gold medallist Adrian Annus Friday to submit another doping sample or risk losing his medal, while another of his compatriots was stripped of a medal for failing a test."
Sports,"ATHENS, 27 August - China #39;s Huina XING produced a sprint over the final 100m to destroy Ethiopia #39;s hopes of a medal sweep and claim her nation #39;s second Olympic gold medal of the night."
World,"Paintings and other valuable works of art are stolen almost every day from galleries around the world, the most recent of course being Edvard Munch #39;s famous  quot;The Scream quot;."
World,"BEIRUT: In the first such statement since President Emile Lahoud said he would stand for re-election as president earlier this week, the White House on Friday asked Syria "
Business,"US Treasury Secretary John Snow said he believes Michigan -hich has lost about 190,000 factory jobs during the past five years  -l continue to be a global manufacturing leader."
Business,Struggling carrier Alitalia said Thursday that revenues were below expectations in July and August as domestic market share fell to 45 percent from about 50 percent last year.
Sci/Tech,"HP is to unveil a range of products including its version of the iPod digital music player. The company will roll out a 42-inch high-definition plasma television, a DVD home theater projector, new Photosmart printers and an entertainment notebook PC."
Sci/Tech,"Packard (HP) is hot about what it considers a consumer revolution in digital media, and on Friday the company #39;s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer "
Sci/Tech,Two telecom providers have come together in the name of Wi-Fi. Sprint and SBC Communications have signed a bi-lateral roaming agreement that will enable their customers more wireless access while on the go.
Sports,"Tatyana Lebedeva led a Russian medal sweep in the long jump, relegating Marion Jones to fifth place in her only individual event of the Athens Games."
Sports,"ATHENS, 27 August - Amir KHAN (GBR) faced his toughest test in the Olympic Games boxing tournament, when he faced and defeated Kazakhstani boxer Serik YELEUOV to reach the Light Weight (60kg) category final."
World," An Islamist group has claimed that it hijacked two Russian planes that crashed this week, killing at least 89 people, and threatened more attacks, according to an Internet statement posted on Friday."
Business,US Treasury Secretary John Snow on Friday is expected to renew his call for Capitol Hill action on President George W. Bush #39;s health care ideas 
Sports,"Nia Abdallah #39;s lack of international experience turned out to be her biggest asset in the Olympic taekwondo tournament.  quot;I don #39;t think anybody expected me to do anything here, quot; she said."
Sports,Second seed Elena Dementieva saw her hopes of a first title of 2004 end in double-quick time on Friday when she was hammered 6-1 6-1 by fellow Russian Elena Bovina in the semi-finals of the New Haven Cup.
Sci/Tech,"Federal law enforcement may be heralding Operation Web Snare as the largest cyber-crime crackdown of its kind, but it is receiving mixed reviews on whether it will stymie the rise in Internet fraud."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft this week said it will sacrifice some key advances it had planned for Longhorn so it can deliver the successor to Windows XP in 2006.
Sports," The last time the Carolina Panthers played the New England Patriots the Super Bowl was on the line. On Saturday night, they meet again with absolutely nothing at stake."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK For years, editorial page editors at newspapers across the country have battled ""AstroTurf""    form letters to the editor generated on political Web sites and by other means, then passed off as original submissions. The AstroTurf moniker came because the letters are considered fake grassroots initiatives. But The National Conference of Editorial Writers (NCEW) is taking the issue seriously."
Sports," Both benches cleared briefly in the second inning of Friday's game between the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs when Cubs catcher Michael Barrett began jawing with Astros' pitcher Roy Oswalt, five days after Oswalt hit him in the back with a pitch."
Sports, U.S. Olympic chiefs reacted furiously  Friday to a suggestion all round champion Paul Hamm should give  his gold medal to a South Korean rival under a plan floated by  the governing body of world gymnastics.
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Friday, helped by  reassuring consumer confidence data and a bounce in technology  stocks, but volume was extremely thin before next week's  Republican convention in New York City."
Business, Oil prices closed higher on Friday for  the first time in a week as worries lingered about  supply  disruptions from Iraq even after Thursday's deal between  Shi'ite religious dealers seeking peace in the city of Najaf.
Business,"Harrah's, ""the leader in responsible gaming,"" gets fined for mailing marketing materials to known problem gamblers."
Business,Oracle has launched a new set of business intelligence (BI) tools for its grid-enabled database technology. The BI 10g product has been separated out of Oracle #39;s existing application server software.
Business,The database king extends its offer for PeopleSoft for the 10th time. Is there any profit left for investors?
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A> on  Friday unveiled a range of products including its version of  the iPod digital music player that raises the stakes in a war  between PC and electronics makers for a spot in increasingly  digitized living rooms."
World," Russian officials accused terrorists Friday after the wreckage of one of two crashed jetliners revealed traces of an explosive used in earlier attacks blamed on Chechen rebels, while an Islamic group claimed its suicide attackers brought down both planes.    At least one crash was ""the result of a terrorist act,"" a spokesman for the Federal Security Service, Sergei Ignatchenko, told the ITAR Tass news agency..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft founder Bill Gates says things had to be removed to make the deadline. Also, employees in the search department fired up to take on Google. \"
Sci/Tech,"A clear roadmap for Longhorn was more important than inclusion of an advanced file system, Jim Allchin tells CNET News.com.\"
Business,"  Credit Suisse #39;s (CSR) CEO, Oswald Gruebel, said the Credit Suisse First Boston name may be scrapped but not immediately, AFX News reported."
Sci/Tech,Company maintains its famous veil of secrecy as faithful speculate about possible designs.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it will sacrifice some key advances it had planned for Longhorn so it can deliver the successor to Windows XP in 2006.
Sci/Tech,"MIAMI BEACH - Hewlett-Packard (HP) is hot about what it considers a consumer revolution in digital media, and on Friday the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina selected a chic club here in Miami Beach to unveil a raft of consumer electronic devices, including HP's version of Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod, and pledge her company's commitment to this market."
Sci/Tech,Industry groups are looking for a way around controversial copyright proposal.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Friday set late 2006 as the deadline when it will ship Longhorn, the next major version of Windows. But to make that date, it had to delay the full implementation WinFS, an ambitious file system "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. said it plans to release the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006, but it will not include much-touted new technology for organizing and storing data."
Sci/Tech,"While it waits for a federal court to rule on its hostile bid for PeopleSoft, Oracle (Quote, Chart) is keeping the deal in play. The database giant extended its previously announced tender offer of \$21 for "
Sci/Tech,"VeriSign (Quote, Chart) has come out on the losing end in its breach of contract and antitrust lawsuit against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)."
Sci/Tech,"Wireless players Nokia (Quote, Chart) and Vodafone (Quote, Chart) are teaming up to write the next chapter (of code) in the mobile Java story."
Sports,"GREAT Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe #39;s dropped out of the Olympic Games women #39;s 10,000m with eight laps still to go this morning having made a late decision to compete."
Sports,Cincinnati basketball coach Bob Huggins was contrite and sporting a new crew cut as he returned to work Friday after university officials suspended him following his drunken driving conviction in June and told him to rehabilitate 
World,"ROME: Italy was in shock Friday at the execution of a kidnapped journalist in Iraq, which Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi slammed as a return  quot;to the dark times of barbarism, quot; but he pledged Italian troops would stay."
World,"A Zimbabwe court Friday convicted a British man accused of leading a coup plot against the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea on weapons charges, but acquitted most of the 69 other men held with him."
World,Mauritania blasted fellow West African country Burkina Faso as  quot;evil quot; on Friday for allegedly plotting to destabilise the potentially oil-rich Islamic republic.
Sci/Tech,See why scientists are adopting Apple technology when they need the power of high-perfomrance computing. Aug 27
Business," U.S. blue chips closed at six week highs on Friday, helped by reassuring consumer confidence data and a bounce in technology stocks, but volume was extremely thin before next week's Republican convention in New York City."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The first ever parliamentary panel to review Supreme Court appointments declared Friday it was pleased with the two justices chosen by Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Business," U.S. blue chips closed at six week  highs on Friday, helped by reassuring consumer confidence data  and a bounce in technology stocks, but volume was extremely  thin before next week's Republican convention in New York City."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> suffered  a setback this week when a committee of creditors scotched one  of the company's early debt renegotiation efforts, but the  struggling airline still has a chance of restructuring its debt  without filing for bankruptcy, analysts said on Friday."
World,"The US men's basketball team are ousted in the semi-finals by Argentina, beaten 89-81."
Business,WORLD oil prices firmed overnight after a five-session drop amid renewed concerns over unrest in Iraq despite a ceasefire in its holy city of Najaf.
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) suffered a setback this week when a committee of creditors scotched one of the company #39;s early debt renegotiation "
Business,A lawsuit filed by San Francisco attorney Joseph Alioto on behalf of 19 California pharmacies accuses 15 major drug companies of conspiracing to inflate drug prices.
Sports,"Miguel Angel Jimenez #39;s 66 gave the Spaniard a one-shot lead Friday at the BMW International Open, where European players are in a last-minute scramble to make the Ryder Cup team."
Sports,"Australia won the Olympic men #39;s hockey tournament for the first time in history on Friday, beating the Netherlands 2-1 with a golden goal."
Sports,Red-hot favourite Felix Sanchez made history for the Dominican Republic when he streaked to victory in the men #39;s Olympic 400 metres hurdles final.
World,"President Vladimir Putin #39;s government has played down revelations of terrorist involvement in the crash of two airliners, apparently not wanting to highlight an embarrassing security "
World,"A group of 76 Eritreans on a repatriation flight from Libya Friday forced their plane to change course and land in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, where they "
World,ISLAMABAD: President Musharraf #39;s loyalist Shaukat Aziz was on Friday elected as Pakistan #39;s PM in a national assembly vote boycotted by the opposition in protest of the Speaker #39; decision not to permit their jailed candidate Javed Hashmi to take part in the 
Sci/Tech,"Despite the removal of an advanced file system, Longhorn will not be short on features, Jim Allchin tells CNET News.com."
Sci/Tech,"Britain's National Health Service bought 5,000 licenses for Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java Desktop System as an alternative to Windows, in a move that could open the door for greater use of the open-source software by the health agency."
Sci/Tech,Siemens warned customers of a software defect in a range of mobile phones that could cause hearing damage.
Sci/Tech,Oracle extended its offer to acquire PeopleSoft for \$7.7 billion from today to Sept. 10 -- the 10th time is has made an extension since launching the takeover campaign in June 2003.
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge dismissed VeriSign's antitrust claims against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, dealing another setback to the company in its ongoing legal battle against the Internet's technical coordinating body."
Sci/Tech,"A huge sweep for online fraud and other Internet-related crimes netted 53 convictions and another 103 arrests, the Justice Department announced."
Sports,"China #39;s unheralded Xing Huina caused a major shock as she turned the tables on the Ethiopians to storm to gold in the women #39;s Olympic 10,000 metres on Friday."
Sports,UEFA Cup holders Valencia beat European champion Porto 2-1 to win the Super Cup at Monaco #39;s Stade Louis II on Friday. Midfielder Vicente laid on both Valencia goals with Ruben Baraja heading 
World," China grabbed its first ever men's Olympic gold in track and field on Friday, but it was a night of misery for Americans, who saw any chance of a fourth consecutive gold in basketball crushed."
World, Oil prices stopped a five day slide on Friday on renewed supply concerns after fresh Iraqi pipeline attacks outweighed an end to a three week uprising in the city of Najaf.
Sci/Tech, Desktop features BTX motherboard for improved airflow.
Sports," Tennessee's Albert Toeaina is one of the most recognizable players on the team, and that's before he puts on a skirt."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. will drop a much touted new technology for organizing and storing data when it releases the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006.
World,"Using helicopters to count endangered orang-utans gives very accurate estimates of the great apes' numbers, researchers report in Plos Biology."
World," Even with all the security gains since the Sept. 11 attacks, most airline passengers in the United States aren't screened for explosives before boarding a plane."
Sports," China grabbed its first ever men's  Olympic gold in track and field on Friday, but it was a night  of misery for Americans, who saw any chance of a fourth  consecutive gold in basketball crushed."
Sci/Tech,"HP, the world #39;s second largest computer maker, on Friday introduced a number of consumer products including TVs in unveiling its fall product lineup for the Christmas season."
Sci/Tech,"Sportfishing isn #39;t just a tiny, harmless nibble on saltwater-fish populations, according to a new analysis of federal data. FISH COUNT."
Sci/Tech,"With the future of its \$7.7 billion takeover attempt of PeopleSoft Inc. resting in the hands of a federal judge, Oracle Corp. is once again extending its tender offer for investors to tender their shares."
Sci/Tech,Sprint and SBC Communications have reached an agreement under which their Wi-Fi customers will be able to use both companies #39; wireless hot spots.
Sci/Tech,Gateway released the specifications this week for a retail desktop PC based on a new motherboard design that should help cool high-end processors and graphics cards.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Smart Wireless Solutions is being delivered in conjunction with Intel #39;s new Wi-Fi client software, Intel PROSet/Wireless version 9.0, also announced today, and will work with new Intel Centrino mobile technology notebooks and select Linksys wireless "
Sci/Tech,One of the key developers of Bluetooth is shutting down the division that helped foster the personal area networking technology. Ericsson has already started to shut down its 125-worker Technology Licensing 
Sports,Greek anti-war organizations and trade unions staged a big demonstration in downtown Athens Friday night to protest the planned visit to Greece by US Secretary of State 
Sports,  American pole vaulter Timothy Mack pulled off a last gasp clearance at an Olympic record height of 5.95 meters to take the title in Athens.
World,"NAJAF, Aug. 27. - Militants filed out of the revered Imam Ali Shrine and turned its keys over to representatives of Iraqs top Shiite cleric today following a peace agreement to end three weeks of fighting in this holy city."
World,"  One of the two planes that crashed almost simultaneously in the Russian countryside this week fell apart in midair just moments after sending a distress signal, a senior official said yesterday, adding that the plane might have been destroyed by "
World,"Amidst fresh hopes of release of three Indian hostages, their Kuwaiti employer company KGL today declared it had  quot;no presence quot; in Iraq and expected early end to the over month-long crisis as efforts were moving in a  quot;promising  quot;direction quot;."
Sci/Tech,The mobile developer disbands the unit that developed the short-range wireless technology used in some cell phones and notebook PCs.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is refreshing the beta release of its Visual Studio 2005 developer tool platform to feature the full range of technologies planned for the companys Team System application life cycle management system, Microsoft representatives acknowledged on Friday."
Sports," Julian Tavarez's baseball cap is dirty and grimy  #151; but not illegal, according to the man who now owns it."
Sci/Tech," The next version of the Windows operating system, Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT.O) flagship product, will ship in 2006, the world's largest software maker said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Missouri will allow members of the military stationed overseas to return absentee ballots via e mail, raising concerns from Internet security experts about fraud and ballot secrecy."
World," British police were granted more time to quiz radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al Masri, who was arrested the day before on suspicion of committing or preparing acts of terrorism."
World," All of Central America is on alert for a possible al Qaida attack against El Salvador for its support of the U.S. led mission in Iraq, the head of the Nicaraguan army said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Recreational anglers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of over fished salt water species caught off U.S. coasts, a study released on Thursday suggests."
Sports, American champion Tim Mack won the  Olympic pole vault title on Friday with a Games record 5.95  meters after an engrossing duel with teammate Toby Stevenson.
World,Police have been granted more time to question radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri under the Terrorism Act.
Business," The next version of the Windows  operating system, Microsoft Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> flagship product,  will ship in 2006, the world's largest software maker said on  Friday."
Sci/Tech," The next version of the Windows  operating system, Microsoft Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> flagship product,  will ship in 2006, the world's largest software maker said on  Friday."
World,\\Indonesian authorities arrest the governor of Aceh province for alleged involvement in a corrupt helicopter purchase.
Business,"Russia #39;s prime minister pledged Friday his country would meet its oil export obligations to China, the Interfax news service said."
Business,"Factory revenue in the worldwide server market grew at 6.9 percent year over year to 11.5 billion US dollars in the second quarter of 2004, according to a report released Friday by IDC."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it has scaled back the next major release of the Windows operating system, code-named Longhorn, opting to drop the next-generation file system, so it can ship the OS in 2006."
Sci/Tech,"The number of US call centers is expected to decline through 2008, with Canada getting many of the jobs the US will lose, a research firm said Friday."
Sports,"AUGUST 27: Say sorry to everybody, she said. No, we wont. Anju Bobby George owes India no apologies. On a night of magic but not quite miracle, Anju broke her own Indian long jump record by "
Sports,"ATHENS: Over the past 13 years, they talked about the team, about being teammates. The members of the US womens soccer team talked about little kids who needed strong female role models - women athletes to look up to, emulate."
Sports,"Modern pentathlon was devised by the founder of the modern Games, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, as the ultimate test of the  quot;ideal, complete athlete quot;."
World,Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and throngs of his supporters jammed avenues in downtown Caracas on Friday to celebrate the president #39;s defeat of an August 15 recall referendum.
Sci/Tech,"Despite the removal of an advanced file system, Longhorn will not be short on features, Jim Allchin tells CNET News.com."
Sci/Tech,"Glitches are nothing new to Microsoft, but could delays and confusion surrounding Longhorn be detrimental to the software giant?"
Business,"Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading Friday but remained below the \$44 level following a ceasefire in the battle-torn Iraqi city of Najaf, dealers said."
Business,"PC Mall Inc. spin-off eCost.com Inc. priced its initial public offering at \$5.80 and expects to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday, making its debut during a lull for IPOs that is scheduled to last through mid-September."
Business,"According to a report slated to be released Friday by research firm IDC, the worldwide server market hit \$11.5 billion in the second quarter, up 6.9 percent from the same period in 2003."
Business,"After spending the past few years mounting a strong corporate governance campaign, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Friday that it would start easing its rules "
Sci/Tech,"Gateway on Friday announced a new desktop, the 700GR, the first machine to use Intel #39;s BTX architecture, which aligns key components in a wind tunnel-like design for cooler and quieter operation."
Sports,"ATHENS : Ireland #39;s Cian O #39;Connor, riding Waterford Crystal, won the Olympic individual show jumping title at the Markopoulo equestrian centre."
Sports, Greek police on Friday used pepper spray on a crowd of demonstrators protesting against the weekend visit of US Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Sports,"Jean Todt: It is a pleasure to be back at this circuit, which is probably the most interesting on the current Formula 1 calendar."
World,"Pakistan #39;s parliament elected former finance minister Shaukat Aziz, a close ally of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, as prime minister on Friday after the opposition "
World,"Dubai: The Kuwaiti firm which has seven truck drivers held hostage in Iraq has decided to halt operations in the troubled country, bowing to the kidnappers #39; condition for their release, it said Friday."
World,Powerful warlord Hussein Aideed is named as Somalia's deputy prime minister to complete the cabinet line-up.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today announced a significant change in plans for the next major release of Windows, code-named Longhorn. The new WinFS storage subsystem will not be part of it, as had been previously planned."
Business,"Shares of QLT Inc. (QLT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (QLTI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) dropped 8 percent on Friday as investors waited for the outcome of a review of a rival drug "
Business,All the major stock indexes were up Friday as investors continue to react favorably to a drop in oil prices and better-than-expected economic index reports.
Sci/Tech,HP today announced that it will be taking pre-orders for the company #39;s branded version of Apple #39;s uber-popular iPod digital music player.
Sci/Tech,"The next version of the Windows operating system, Microsoft Corp. #39;s (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) flagship product, will ship in 2006, the world #39;s largest software maker said on Friday."
Sports,Cian O #39;Connor has claimed Ireland #39;s first ever equestrian Olympic medal by winning the individual show jumping gold in Athens as rivals ahead of him faltered.
Sports,Britain #39;S Georgina Harland salvaged a precious bronze from the wreckage of a terrible start in the modern pentathlon here yesterday.
World,"A group of Eritreans being deported from Libya hijacked their aircraft and diverted it to Sudan earlier Friday, before surrendering to authorities."
World,"At least 25 charred and bloated bodies were discovered today in the basement of a religious court set up by rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in Najaf, but confusion reigns over how they died and why."
Sci/Tech,"Not just for phone hackers anymore, a California entrepreneur hopes to sell bill collectors and private investigators on the virtues of spoofing.\"
World," Shi'ite fighters left the Imam Ali  Mosque in Najaf Friday and began turning in their weapons,  after tens of thousands of pilgrims celebrated a peace  agreement that ended a bloody rebellion."
Business," Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> has been awarded  an  $891.6 million U.S. Air Force contract modification for  continued maintenance of the C 17 Globemaster III transport  fleet, the Pentagon said Friday."
Business," The price of a seat on the New York  Stock Exchange fell to its lowest level since 1996, the latest  sign that a shift toward electronic trading and possible  regulatory change is undermining investors' confidence in the  exchange's open auction system of trade."
Sports," Defending champion Paradorn  Srichaphan withstood a barrage of huge hitting to beat Swede  Joachim Johansson 3 6, 7 6, 6 3 and reach the semifinals of the  Long Island Cup Friday."
World,administered Kashmir's state assembly rejects a bill affecting Kashmiri women who marry non Kashmiri men.
Sports,"Patrick Ramsey will start tonight when the Redskins face the Rams, a team looking to rebound from a 24-7 loss Monday at Kansas City."
World," A botched relay handoff doomed Marion Jones' chances of winning even a single medal at the Athens Olympics, a disastrous ending to her summer of turmoil and disappointment. Hoping to win a pair of golds Friday, Jones was shut out instead..."
World," ""X Men"" star Patrick Stewart is recovering at home after undergoing an angioplasty procedure earlier this week to widen an artery, his publicist said Friday.    Angioplasty involves the use of catheters to place a small balloon in a narrowed blood channel..."
World, Nervous Republicans are urging President Bush to unveil a robust second term agenda at his convention next week to shift voters' focus from the unpopular war in Iraq and other issues that are a distraction to his re election drive. Some contend the party should ditch the GOP fueled controversy over rival John Kerry's combat record in Vietnam...
Sci/Tech," The next version of the Windows  operating system, Microsoft Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> flagship product,  will ship in 2006, the world's largest software maker said on  Friday."
Business,"Digital video recorder maker TiVo Inc. on Thursday said it recorded a wider fiscal second-quarter net loss despite a sharp growth in subscribers, as it increased spending in hopes of accelerating the growth."
Business,"AS OIL prices hovered near record levels, United States President George W. Bush welcomed a personal assurance this week from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Russia would "
Business,Nineteen California pharmacies filed a lawsuit in state court yesterday accusing the world #39;s largest pharmaceutical companies of conspiring to inflate US drug prices.
Sports,US Olympic chiefs reacted furiously Friday to a suggestion gold medallist Paul Hamm should give his medal to a South Korean rival under a plan floated by world gymnastics officials.
Sports,"IRAQ #39;S dreams of winning only its second Olympic medal were shattered this morning when Italy beat them in the men #39;s football bronze medal play-off, overshadowed by the killing of an Italian hostage yesterday."
Sports,"Liu Xiang of China tied the 100-meter hurdles world record and set a new Olympic mark Friday, winning the gold medal in 12.91 seconds."
Sports," quot;The world gave me eight minutes, and I will give the world a surprise, quot; said Chinese director Zhang Yimou, who is gearing up for a show at the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympics."
World,"NAJAF: Rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr and his Mehdi Army were preparing to hand over the keys to the Imam Ali shrine on Friday after Sadr agreed a peace initiative by Iraqs top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, to end fierce fighting in the "
World,ISLAMABAD - Pakistan #39;s Parliament elected former Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz as Prime Minister yesterday amid an opposition boycott of the vote.
Sci/Tech,"It's a mixed bag, with some welcoming the early arrival of key features and others unhappy with the fragmenting of Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Intel #39;s (Quote, Chart) next-generation motherboard design has made its debut in a new Gateway (Quote, Chart) desktop, the company said today."
Sci/Tech,Environmental experts Friday welcomed a hint of a softening in US skepticism about global warming but saw little chance President Bush might 
Sports,DID you see Felix Sanchez blinking like a Christmas tree as he efficiently paced himself round the track to win the 400 metres hurdles at the Olympic Games yesterday morning?
Sports,"Victory in tomorrow #39;s Belgium #39;s Grand Prix would not only seal a seventh world title, it would also be his seventh win at Spa in Ferrari #39;s 700th race."
World, The State Department's second ranking official said Friday the future of U.S. relations with Venezuela could hinge on whether that country tones down its anti American rhetoric.
World," TORONTO (CP)   Ottawa has the money to set up and pay for a national pharmacare program despite its insistence to the contrary, provincial finance ministers said Friday."
Sports,"Gymnastics officials asked Paul Hamm to give up his gold medal as the ultimate show of sportsmanship, but the U.S.O.C. told them to take responsibility for their own mistakes."
Sports,"Smarty Jones has been retired to stud in Kentucky, but his presence is felt among the other top 3-year-old thoroughbreds still racing."
Sci/Tech,"Fuelled by strong sales of Windows and Linux systems, the worldwide server market grew to \$11.5 billion during the second quarter of 2004, according to numbers released Friday by industry research company IDC. Server shipment revenue was up 6.9 percent from last year's second quarter, and the total number of servers shipped jumped 21 percent during that same period, IDC said."
Business,"The price of a seat on the New York Stock Exchange fell to its lowest level since 1996, the latest sign that a shift toward electronic trading and possible regulatory change "
Business, Manhattan and mad cow may seem an unlikely combination but Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell will be mixing the two Saturday when he travels to New York City to meet his American counterpart to lobby for an end to the costly mad cow crisis.
Sci/Tech,"Developers had mixed reactions to Microsoft #39;s revamped Longhorn plans Friday, with some unhappy to see the Windows update split into pieces but others pleased with what they see as a more pragmatic approach."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Argentina snapped a 58-game winning streak by the United States two years ago at the World Championships."
Sports, The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Friday he may hold hearings on how US and international gymnastic officials handled the case of Paul Hamm #39;s Olympic gold medal.
Sports,"THE Americans have done it again. Just two days after making a clean medal sweep in the men #39;s 400 metres, Shawn Crawford, Bernard Williams and Justin Gatlin clinched 1-2-3 placings in the 200m."
Sports," Australia won the Olympic men #39;s hockey title for the first time in history on Friday, beating defending champions the Netherlands 2 1 with a golden goal."
Sports,"Hungarian Olympic hammer gold medallist Adrian Annus must give a fresh urine sample to the IOC by 1400 GMT on Friday or lose his gold medal, a report said."
World,"Pakistan #39;s Parliament has rubber-stamped the President #39;s choice of Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz, despite an opposition boycott and angry protests."
Sports, United States failed to reach the men's  basketball final for the first time in 16 years and Italy  shocked previously unbeaten Lithuania Friday to set up an  Olympic gold medal game that nobody expected.
World," The FBI believes there is an Israeli  spy at the very highest level of the Pentagon, CBS News  reported on Friday. The Israeli embassy immediately denied the  report."
Business,Microsoft vows to release the next version of Windows by the end of 2006 - but  without some key components.
Business," The dollar tumbled to a record low  against the euro on Tuesday after a warning by euro zone  officials on the euro's rise fell on deaf ears, with investors  determined to dump the U.S. currency."
Business,"The price of crude oil dropped almost 8 percent this week, its biggest weekly decline since April 2003."
Business," Federal regulators have asked for  more information about casino operator Harrah's Entertainment  Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HET.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HET.N</A> proposed  $5 billion acquisition of Caesars  Entertainment Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CZR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CZR.N</A>, the two companies said on Friday."
Business," Several cable industry pioneers may  bid for parts of bankrupt cable operator Adelphia  Communications Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADELQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADELQ.PK</A>, joining a list of competitors  that could include Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A> and Comcast Corp.   <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.O</A>, sources close to the situation said on Friday."
Business," A group of California cities and  counties on Friday filed a class action lawsuit against  Microsoft Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>, saying that the world's largest  software maker overcharged government agencies for software."
Business,"WASHINGTON : The US economy braked harder than first thought in the second quarter, posting a tepid 2.8 percent annual growth rate as consumers gripped their purses, a government report showed."
Business,"MOSCOW: Us oil major ConocoPhillips is seeking to buy up to 25 in Russian oil giant Lukoil to add billions of barrels of reserves to its books, an industry source familiar with the matter said on Friday."
Business,"Like a loose tiger, shares of Travelzoo (TZOO:Nasdaq - news - research), an online travel service with 7 million subscribers, are running amok."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft promises -- in 2006. The market expected the new desktop operating system in 2004, but the company was distracted with security concerns as it marshaled its forces to finish the Windows XP Service Pack 2."
Sci/Tech,"SBC Communications Inc. and Sprint Corp. today announced a roaming agreement that will provide Sprints customers access to approximately 2,300 wireless Internet hotspots at airports, hotels and other venues operated by SBC."
Sci/Tech," Astronauts in space will not be able to repair a hole the size of the one that doomed the space shuttle Columbia, NASA officials say."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens on Thursday warned users of its 65 series cell phones that a bug in the devices #39; software could cause hearing damage. The problem affects Siemens #39; C65, CX65, M65, S65, and SL65 as well the CV65, CT65, CXV65, and CXT65, the company said."
Sports,"ATHENS : Nearly 700 demonstrators rallied in central Athens to protest at the arrival of US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who is due to attend the Olympic Games #39; closing ceremony at the weekend."
Sports,"The Hungarian weightlifter Ferenc Gyurkovics has failed a drugs test and risks losing his Olympic silver medal, a national Olympic committee spokesman said yesterday, while the Russian 400m "
Sports," quot;I wanted him to stay outside, quot; US boxing coach Basheer Abdullah would say later,  quot;and use his speed. quot;. But when it mattered most Friday night - in the closing seconds of the Olympic light-heavyweight "
World,Russian officials are checking the identity of two female passengers in their investigiation into almost simultaneous plane crashes earlier this week.
World,"Pakistan #39;s parliament elected Shaukat Aziz as its new Prime Minister yesterday. President General Pervez Musharraf named Mr Aziz as his choice as head of government, after his relationship "
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe will run in tonight #39;s 10,000 metres final at the Olympic games in Athens. The decision was announced at 11:30am in Athens, barely 10 hours before the race which begins at 9:50pm (7:50pm Irish time)."
Sports,"time US Open champion Retief Goosen grabbed the first round lead in the BMW Open at 6 under par 66, and Colin Montgomerie boosted his Ryder Cup chances by finishing a stroke back on Thursday."
Sports,"Pole vaulters are an odd bunch -- friends and fierce competitors who perform gymnastics atop a pole 19 feet above the ground. Right now, no one is doing it better than Americans Tim "
Sci/Tech, A federal judge on Friday dismissed an antitrust complaint against a key Internet oversight group brought by a company that controls directories for guiding Internet users worldwide.
Sci/Tech," Several California cities and counties, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, sued Microsoft Corp. on Friday, accusing the software giant of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the personal computer operating system market."
Sci/Tech," A group of California cities and counties on Friday filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft Corp.(MSFT.O), saying that the world's largest software maker overcharged government agencies for software."
Sci/Tech, Hurricane Frances gained strength and became a major hurricane with 115 mph winds in the Atlantic on Friday as it took a path that should carry it north of the vulnerable northeastern Caribbean islands early next week.
Sports," CROMWELL, Connecticut (Reuters) - Rookie Zach Johnson  produced the day's joint best score, a five-under-par 65, to  join Fred Funk at the top of the leaderboard after the second  round of the \$4.2 million Buick Championship Friday."
World," President Bush on Friday signed executive orders designed to strengthen the CIA director's power over the nation's intelligence agencies and create a national counterterrorism center, responding to election year pressures to enact changes called for by the Sept. 11 commission..."
Business,"World oil prices have firmed after a five-session drop after a tentative cease-fire took hold in the Iraqi city of Najaf. New York #39;s main contract, light sweet crude for October delivery, rose eight cents to \$US43."
Business,"S Airways #39; pilots union said tonight that it would resume talks with the struggling airline, which is urging its unions to grant \$800 million in cuts to save it from another bankruptcy filing."
Sci/Tech,"OVERLAND PARK, Kan.Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. announced they have entered a reciprocal Wi-Fi roaming agreement. Through the partnerships, the carriers customers will be able to access each "
Sci/Tech,"Employing the latest in PC technology, the Gateway 700GR is designed on Intel #39;s highly anticipated BTX architecture, which aligns key components in a central wind tunnel."
Sci/Tech,"An explosion that blew out a number of windows at a Boston-area laboratory specializing in stem-cell research was caused by a pipe bomb, local police said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Britain #39;s broadband access charges are still too high and need to be slashed further to bring them in line with other nations, the UK #39;s media and telecoms regulator said Thursday."
Sports,Munich: Ryder Cup wild card favourites Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald inspired each other to challenge strongly in the first round of the BMW International Open yesterday.
World,"A ZIMBABWE court yesterday convicted Briton Simon Mann, a former SAS and Scots Guards officer, of attempting to buy weapons for an attempted coup in the oil-rich West African state of Equatorial Guinea."
World,"THEIR previous leader was assassinated in a bomb blast, scores of their fellow countrymen have been killed this month and yesterday it was confirmed that terrorist explosives were responsible for downing a civilian aircraft last week."
World,"At least eighteen people were injured today in two separate bomb blasts in quick succession at places of worship of minority community in Jalna and Poorna towns in Maharashtra, prompting the authorities to clamp curfew in Jalna."
Sci/Tech,"It's a frustrated commuter's escapist fantasy: literally lifting your car out of a clogged highway and soaring through the skies, landing just in time to motor into your driveway. NASA and Boeing are planning to make this fantasy a reality."
Sci/Tech,"Not just any bread will do: Americans need more fiber, and whole wheat is better than white bread for getting it, a panel of scientists and doctors said Friday. The federal advisory panel was offering its final recommendations for making the government's food pyramid a better guide to proper eating."
Sci/Tech,"By LISA SCHENCKER     CHICAGO (AP) -- Midwestern spiders always get big as they prepare to lay eggs, but this year they're even fatter thanks to a cool, wet summer that sustained their favorite snack - insects.    ""Right now they're eating like kings,"" said Field Museum entomologist Petra Sierwald..."
Sci/Tech,"By KOZO MIZOGUCHI    TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's capital has a 90 percent chance of being devastated by a major earthquake some time in the next 50 years, according to a study by a government panel.    The study, released earlier this week, marked the latest attempt by scientists to address one of this quake-prone country's most pressing concerns: when the next ""Big One"" would level one of the world's most densely populated cities..."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: OSDL hires lawyer, opens China office...Ex-Palm CEO Yankowski to head Majesco...Oracle gives PeopleSoft shareholders more time."
Sci/Tech,"Five California counties and two cities sue the software giant under state antitrust laws, for taking advantage of government buyers."
Sci/Tech,Proposed changes in state procurement policies would favor Linux and its offshoots.\
Sci/Tech,Blaring disconnection melody in some Siemens phones could potentially cause ear damage.
Sci/Tech,"Activists are using the Internet to arrange housing for out-of-towners during the Republican National Convention in NYC, organize a mass-flash of underwear emblazoned with anti-Bush messages and tell protesters what to say if they're arrested (""I am going to remain silent. I would like to speak with a lawyer."")."
Sci/Tech,By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) will drop a much-touted new technology for organizing and storing data when it releases the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006...
Sci/Tech,  A federal judge on Friday dismissed an antitrust complaint against a key Internet oversight group brought by a company that controls directories for guiding Internet users worldwide.    U.S...
Sci/Tech,"By KELLY WIESE    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri will allow members of the military stationed overseas to return absentee ballots via e-mail, raising concerns from Internet security experts about fraud and ballot secrecy..."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co..."
Sports, Fred Funk and tour rookie Zach Johnson had near perfect outings Friday to share a one stroke lead in the Buick Championship after two rounds.
Business," US Airways Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A> and  its pilots union agreed late on Friday to reopen concession  talks after leaders of the labor group declined to endorse a  plan proposed by management for nearly  $300 million in  givebacks, both sides said."
Business,"Breaking down business processes into Web services components was the easy part. Weaving them together into manageable, useful services has proved more ambitious."
Business,IT is undergoing the kind of cultural evolution that companies endured when they first pushed computing technology out to the bulk of their workforces.
Business,"US Airways (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and its pilots union agreed to reopen concession talks late on Friday after leaders of the labor group declined to endorse a plan proposed by management for nearly \$300 million in "
Sci/Tech,US Department of Justice said law-enforcement agencies have arrested or convicted more than 150 individuals in a broad initiative against cybercrime.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) had little choice but to cut features from Longhorn, its next-generation operating system, analysts and developers say."
Sci/Tech,One of the biggest talked about items around the consumer electronics world was an announcement earlier this year that computer giant Hewlett Packard would be partnering with Apple to put out an HP-branded iPod.
Sports,"This one lacked the pathos of Sunday #39;s marathon but it was another sad and bewildering early departure for Paula Radcliffe, who managed only 16 circuits in the 25-lap women #39;s 10,000 metres "
Sports,"The underperforming US boxing team lost one of its two Andres Friday when middleweight Dirrell lost his semifinal bout to Kazakhstan #39;s Gennadiy Golovkin, falling out on points, 23-18."
Sports,FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): McLaren #39;s Kimi Raikkonen and BAR Honda #39;s Jenson Button upstaged Michael Schumacher in yesterdays practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Sports,"More than a year after allegations of rape levelled at basketball star Kobe Bryant shocked the world of sport and set in motion a circus of claim and counterclaim, the first wave of jury selection began yesterday."
Sports,"ROME: Cesare Prandelli has stepped down as coach of Italian top flight side AS Roma, according to reports here yesterday which also said that former Germany coach Rudi Voller is ready to step in."
Sports,"time defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan rallied for a 3 6, 7 6 (3), 6 3 victory over Joachim Johansson Friday to reach the semifinals of the TD Waterhouse Cup."
World,"Simon Mann, the leader of the failed Equatorial Guinea coup attempt that led to the arrest of Sir Mark Thatcher, was last night facing up to 10 years in jail after being found guilty of attempting to possess dangerous weapons by a court in Zimbabwe."
World,"French President Jacques Chirac reiterated Friday its support for Turkish membership for the European Union (EU). Chirac noted that  quot;in any case, we should take all the necessary "
Sci/Tech,"Five California counties and two cities sue the software giant under state antitrust laws, for taking advantage of government buyers."
Sci/Tech,Packard brands its own version of Apple's music player and introduces a line of consumer products.
World,"Korean students topped a problem-solving literacy among 40 countries, breaking a traditional image that they focus on memorizing and lack reasoning capabilities, a major international survey released yesterday showed."
Business," The nation will face  quot;abrupt and painful quot; consequences unless the government moves quickly to fix the finances of Social Security and Medicare, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday."
Business,"The state #39;s securities commissioner says a settlement between securities regulators and two firms likely means \$337,500 for Arkansas."
Business,Shareholders of Interbrew and AmBev today voted in favour of the two companies merger. AmBevs shareholders also voted in favour of a capital increase and the incorporation of Canadian brewer Labatt at 
Sci/Tech,"Packard said Friday that it would start selling its version of the iPod digital music player next month and would unveil flat panel televisions, media enhanced computers and photo printers."
Sci/Tech,"North Korea #39;s environment faces a stark future unless urgent action is taken, the United Nations said on Friday in a first report on the communist state #39;s environment compiled with unprecedented help from Pyongyang."
Sci/Tech,"Once thriving, call centers now are shrinking, a trend that could threaten thousands of jobs. Because of lower wages overseas, technological advances and new do-not-call regulations, call "
Sports,Four seeded players came out winners as first round play continued at the TD Waterhouse Cup men #39;s tennis tournament in New York Tuesday.
Sports," Bronze is the best the American men can do in basketball, and the reason is simple: A hastily assembled assortment of NBA stars couldn't beat a better team  #151; Argentina. Manu Ginobili scored 29 points to lead his nation to another victory over the country that used to dominate the sport, an 89 81 win in the Olympic semifinals Friday night."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) said on Friday it will ship the next version of Windows in 2006, but  scaled back plans to include a new system for finding and storing information in its flagship operating system."
World," The FBI is investigating whether Israel had a spy at the highest level at the Pentagon who obtained classified documents about Iran for the Jewish state, U.S. government sources told Reuters on Friday."
World," Russian officials said Friday they detected traces of a high explosive in the wreckage of one of two crashed jetliners, branding it the work of terrorists, while an Islamic group claimed its suicide attackers brought down both planes because of the war in Chechnya."
Sports," Rafael Palmeiro didn't return to Texas a bitter man. There are too many good memories at the place he called home the past five seasons, and where he hit his 500th homer last year."
World," Militants filed out of the Imam Ali Shrine, closed the doors behind them and turned over the keys to Iraq's top Shiite cleric Friday, symbolizing their acceptance of a peace deal to end three weeks of devastating fighting in this holy city."
Sports," The first thing you notice is the scar. It's a jagged 2 inch line running just above Serena Williams' left knee, a reminder of the surgery that sidelined her for the last half of 2003 and the start of this season."
World,"US troops have captured 34 Iraqis, including 10 wanted for making explosive devices to attack coalition forces, the military said Tuesday."
World, Nervous Republicans are urging President Bush to unveil a robust second term agenda at his convention next week to shift voters' focus from the unpopular war in Iraq and other issues that are a distraction to his re election drive. Some contend the party should ditch the GOP fueled controversy over rival John Kerry's combat record in Vietnam...
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> said on Friday  it will ship the next version of Windows in 2006, but  scaled  back plans to include a new system for finding and storing  information in its flagship operating system."
Business,CHICAGO : Controversial new Northwest Airlines fees for tickets booked by telephone or in person at airport counters went into force.
Business,"When four years ago Ian Schrager opened the Sanderson, his latest venture in ultra-hip hotels with chic interiors, eye-watering prices and a clientele to match, he declared:  quot;London is hot right now."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s hard to have sympathy for RealNetworks (Quote, Chart), and believe me, as a paying customer, I #39;m really trying. The company is spending -- and losing -- a lot of money to spruce up its image with consumers."
Sci/Tech,"Packard #39;s new  quot;Vivera quot; brand name for ink products could make a good impression in customers #39; minds, according to analysts."
World,"MOSCOW Russia #39;s security service announced Friday that investigators had found traces of explosives in the wreckage of one of the two passenger airliners that crashed almost simultaneously on Tuesday, and declared its downing a terrorist act."
World,"BETHLEHEM Several thousand Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails were on their 13th day of a hunger strike on Friday, but the Israeli government has provided few concessions and there has been relatively little interest from the outside world."
World,"Singapore is rich, but seldom envied. Outsiders have long viewed the gleaming city-state that attained its independence in 1965 as a tidy but soulless place, the nanny state that banned chewing gum."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft says SP2 may not work on computers powered by chipmaker's 64-bit processors under certain circumstances.
Sci/Tech,Trilog Group this week rolled out an integrated J2EE  development framework designed to let IBM Lotus Notes developers use their existing skills for J2EE development projects.
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and its pilots union agreed late on Friday to reopen concession talks after leaders of the labor group declined "
Business,An experimental drug developed by Eyetech Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Pfizer Inc. for preserving vision in the elderly received a generally positive review from a US advisory panel on Friday.
Sports,"ATHENS Larry Brown, the US coach, leaned back against the scorer #39;s table, searching for support on a sinking ship. His best player, Tim Duncan, had just fouled out, and the options for an American team that "
Sports,There is no sport like modern pentathlon for encouraging speculative hindsight. What might have happened if Georgina Harland had shot a little more accurately?
World," Recalling the horror the nation felt when its first hostage was killed in Iraq, word that a second Italian hostage was slain brought condemnation from the pope Friday and fueled debate over Italy's role in the war torn country."
World," Pakistan's parliament elected former finance minister Shaukat Aziz, a close ally of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, as prime minister on Friday after the opposition boycotted the vote, saying it was undemocratic."
World, MONTREAL (CP)   A 37 year old man was formally charged Friday with sexually assaulting his new wife's 10 year old daughter.
World,"  A botched relay handoff doomed Marion Jones' chances of winning even a single medal at the Athens Olympics, a disastrous ending to her summer of turmoil and disappointment. Hoping to win a pair of golds Friday, Jones was shut out instead. An hour after she finished fifth in the long jump, Jones was unable to make the handoff in the 400 meter relay when Lauryn Williams left too early."
Sports," Kobe Bryant's trial began Friday with 300 prospective jurors arriving at the county courthouse to fill out questionnaires, the first step toward choosing 12 people who will decide whether the NBA star is guilty of rape."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. will drop a much touted new technology for organizing and storing data when it releases the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006.
Sports," The New York Mets signed Cuban defector Alay Soler on Friday, giving the pitcher a three year deal worth  #36;2.8 million."
Sci/Tech," State wildlife officials announced plans Friday to revive a program to create marine reserves along California's 1,100 mile coast."
Sci/Tech," The proposed new federal policy for salmon hatcheries is based on a flawed reading of the Endangered Species Act, hindering efforts to restore wild salmon runs with hatchery fish, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,The signs of trouble surrounding Microsoft #39;s massive Longhorn development project have been building for months. But on Aug. 27 the software giant bowed to the inevitable.
Sports,"You know your sport #39;s federation has some problems when it makes figure skating look fair and impartial. The International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG), unable to recognize "
Sports,"Cesare Prandelli has become the second manager to leave a major European side this summer without coaching a single competitive match, quitting his new AS Roma post to care for his ailing wife."
Sports,"Kutztown, PA (Sports Network) - Jill McGill fired an eight-under 64 on Friday to post a 14-under-par 130 and take a four-shot lead midway through the Wachovia LPGA Classic."
Sci/Tech," In the ludicrous war for a share of the insignificant corporate online music business, HP is firmly in the Apple trenches."
Sports,"Thursday night #39;s 200 metres final started with a disgraceful display by some of the Greek fans in the stadium in response to the absence of their local favourite and defending champion, Kostas Kenteris."
Sports,"If Maria Sharapova wins the US Open, which starts at Flushing Meadows on Monday, she will at least be assured of having a mobile phone that works."
Sports,Fred Funk and tour rookie Zach Johnson had near perfect outings Friday to share a one-stroke lead in the Buick Championship after two rounds.
Business," Weighed down by high energy prices, the economy was even more sluggish than initially believed during the second quarter. But Federal Reserve policy makers believe the pace will pick up in coming months, something President Bush is counting on as the election approaches."
Sports, Tony Gwynn will have his number retired by the San Diego Padres on Sept. 4.
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. unveiled its own version of the iPod portable music player Friday, showing the fruits of a groundbreaking partnership it had previously announced with Apple Computer Inc."
Business," Fueled by the ongoing economic rally, businesses are boosting their contributions to 401(k) plans."
Sports," The United States suffered their worst  day of the Athens Olympics on Friday when a tearful Marion  Jones flopped, their basketball ""Dream Team"" were humiliated  and they captured only one of the 20 golds on offer."
Sports,"Augusta National Golf Club will restore commercials to the Masters next year, lifting the ban on advertising it imposed in 2003."
Business,"LONDON: World oil prices rose yesterday on concerns over the possibility of further unrest in major producer Iraq despite a ceasefire in Najaf, where fighting has raged for weeks, traders said."
Sports,This would be the loss to finally confirm -fter considerable evidence had strongly suggested it  -t the best American players just can #39;t cut it worldwide on their ability to dunk anymore.
Sports," quot;When I vault, I don #39;t think about winning and I don #39;t think about losing, quot; Mack said.  quot;I just think about two things: the bar and using my arms."
Sports,Jill McGill fired an eight-under 64 Friday for a tournament record 14-under 130 and a four-shot lead midway through the Wachovia LPGA Classic.
Business,"WASHINGTON: An ageing US population will strain public finances and hurt the economy without swift fixes to the social safety net, such as raising the age for full retirement benefits, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has set 2006 for the official launch of its Longhorn operating system, which will debut without several of the features originally planned."
Sci/Tech,"A group of California cities and counties on Friday filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft Corp.(MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , saying that the world #39;s largest software maker overcharged government agencies for "
Sports,"LONG ISLAND, New York -- Lleyton Hewitt continued his US Open preparations with a 6-1 6-4 win over Michael Llodra en route to the quarterfinals of the ATP Long Island Cup."
Sports,Carlos Beltran hit a pair of homers and drove in four to lead Houston to an easy 15-7 win over the Chicago Cubs in a slugfest Friday.
World,"WASHINGTON: Militia fighters loyal to radical Shi #39;ite Moqtada Al Sadr have left the Imam Ali shrine and the United States does not want them to recover their strength, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said last night."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens, the world's fourth-largest maker of mobile phones, said that a flaw that can create a piercing ring in its newest phone models might hurt earnings."
World," President Bush on Friday signed executive orders designed to strengthen the CIA director's power over the nation's intelligence agencies and create a national counterterrorism center, responding to election year pressures to enact changes called for by the Sept. 11 commission."
Business,"The chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Alan Greenspan, warned that the government might have to scale back programs like Social Security and Medicare."
Business,"The economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate from April through June, as oil prices limited consumer spending and contributed to a record trade deficit."
Business,"The country #39;s economy has accelerated, carried by strong household and government spending, to reach its fastest annual pace in nearly four years, official figures show."
Business,"FRANKFURT: German phone maker Siemens could see a dent in its mobile handset sales and may post a loss in the unit after it halted sales of faulty models that have a sharp ringtone sparking fears of hearing damage, it said yesterday."
Business,New Delhi: The truck operators tonight decided to call off their seven-day-old strike from Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government on the vexed service tax issue.
Sci/Tech,"icrosoft laid out its plan yesterday for shipping the next version of its Windows operating system for personal computers in 2006, but to meet its timetable the company has scaled back its technological ambitions for the product."
Sports,JENSON BUTTON last night admitted he #39;d give up chasing personal glory in tomorrow #39;s Belgian Grand Prix for the sake of his team.
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt has defeated Olivier Mutis at the \$US380,000 ATP Long Island event to move within one victory of reaching 50 match wins for the fourth time in five years."
Sports,"BC should be FedExing thank you notes to Michael Phelps, Carly Patterson, Natalie Coughlin, Paul Hamm and other American Olympians who have lifted it to the type of strong prime-time ratings "
World,A human rights group yesterday published a detailed list of the locations of what it claimed were 16 bases in Sudan being used by the Janjaweed militia that is largely responsible for the Darfur crisis.
World,Detectives have been granted more time to question cleric Abu Hamza on suspicion of being involved in terrorist offences. The Muslim cleric was arrested at Belmarsh prison under the Terrorism Act 2000 on suspicion 
Sci/Tech, A federal judge dismissed an antitrust complaint against a key Internet oversight group brought by a company that controls directories for guiding Internet users worldwide.
Sci/Tech, A new study by VDC finds Linux in barely 2 percent of retailers' point of sale systems; it also indicates more strength for bar code systems and more stumbling blocks for RFID.
Sci/Tech," A group of California cities and counties on Friday filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O), saying the world's largest software maker overcharged them for software."
Sports," Nathalie Dechy advanced to the final of the Pilot Pen tournament, using quick, accurate play to beat Lisa Raymond 6 4, 6 0 Friday."
Sports," Second seed Elena Dementieva's hopes  of a first title in 2004 ended in double quick time when she  was hammered 6 1, 6 1 by fellow Russian Elena Bovina in the  semi finals of the  $585,000 New Haven Open on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"icrosoft, which has agreed to pay \$1.8 billion to settle consumer antitrust suits, has been sued by California munciplaties, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, over claims that the company overcharged them for its Windows software."
Sports," Manny Ramirez singled and scored before leaving with a bruised knee, and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5 3 Friday night for their 10th victory in 11 games."
Sports," Gerald Williams singled twice in a six run first inning and the New York Mets broke out of their offensive funk in a big way, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 9 2 Friday night to end a five game losing streak."
Business," Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday the country will face ""abrupt and painful"" choices unless Congress acts quickly to trim Social Security and Medicare benefits for the baby boom generation. He said the government has promised more than it can deliver."
Business,"The US Airways pilots' union said it would resume talks with the airline, which is urging its unions to grant \$800 million in cuts to save it from a bankruptcy filing."
World,"Guerrillas loyal to Moktada al-Sadr ceded control of the holy site to the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, but did not give up their guns."
Business,"  Through thick and thin, President Bush has consistently extolled the virtues of lowering taxes to make the economy stronger."
Sports,"He was showered again with boos as he approached the ring for his semifinal light-heavyweight bout. Once inside the ropes, he was tossed around by Utkirbek Haydarov of Uzbekistan."
World, Venezuela withdrew its ambassador from Panama on Friday to protest outgoing President Mireya Moscoso's argument that she pardoned four Cuban emigres for fear they might be sent to Venezuela and executed.
Sports," Now that the preliminaries are over, Team USA appears ready for the World Cup of Hockey."
Business,"Despite urgings from Congress and the Sept. 11 commission, U.S. commercial jets remain vulnerable to suicide bombers, aviation security experts said."
Business,Economic size wields major influence over how well a nation does at the Olympics.
Sports,"The letter from the International Gymnastics Federation arrived hand-delivered on Thursday night, more than a week after Paul Hamm won the men #39;s all-around gymnastics event "
Sports,"The ending was so sudden on the crowded back curve, so unexpectedly futile, that it seemed only fitting to Marion Jones after the year she has had."
Sports,"With all the firepower the Red Sox have been displaying lately, its good to know the pitching staff isnt taking anything for granted."
Sports," Barry Bonds hit a three run shot for his 694th homer, but Chipper Jones' two run drive helped the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 5 3 Friday night for their fifth straight victory."
World," A mistress of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il  #151; whose son with him is considered a possible successor  #151; has died of an illness, according to media reports."
Sports,Gerald Williams singled twice in a six-run first inning and the Mets broke out of their offensive funk in a big way.
World,"Venezuela's president can improve ties by avoiding inflammatory remarks, the US State Department says."
Business,"Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Friday urged Washington policymakers to consider reducing future Social Security and Medicare benefits, saying that "
Sci/Tech,"T amp;T may be your grandma #39;s phone company, but it is also trying to be the company of the future with its Internet phones. Even as it is getting out of the business of providing traditional phone "
Sports,"Thanks to a variety of unforeseen circumstances over the past few days, Red Sox manager Terry Francona has gone from mere lineup crafter to juggler."
Sports,"Derek Jeter, Hideki Matsui and Bernie Williams each hit home runs as the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 on Friday."
Business,"President Bush says himself there #39;s still work to be done to keep the economy growing. But when the Republicans gather next week in New York for their national convention, much of "
Business,Larry David tools around in one on his HBO series. Cameron Diaz drives one in Los Angeles. So do Leonardo DiCaprio and Rob Reiner.
Sci/Tech,"People are responsible for the spike in global warming in the last 30 years, says a new US government report. The verdict, long accepted by most scientists, has encountered resistance from the Bush administration "
World,"A widely-suspected terrorist connection became an official claim when Russian authorities said they found traces of explosives in the wreckage of one of two passenger jets that crashed almost simultaneously, killing all 90 people on board."
Sports,"Henry Bibby was fired Monday as the men #39;s basketball coach at Southern California. The move came four games into his ninth season, and assistant Jim Saia was appointed the Trojans #39; interim coach for the rest of the season."
Sports, C.C. Sabathia struck out 11 in six innings and Ronnie Belliard hit a three run homer to lead the Cleveland Indians over the Chicago White Sox 6 3 Friday night.
World," Enrique Alonso ""Cachirulo,"" an actor, writer and producer whose long running television show made his name practically synonymous with children's theater in Mexico, died Friday. He was 79."
World," Nearly 250 bicyclists were arrested during a mass protest that passed Madison Square Garden Friday night, the first major police crackdown on demonstrators just days before a wave of activists were expected to descend for the Republican National Convention."
World," Offices, schools, shops and businesses  across Bangladesh shut down Saturday for the second strike in  less than a week called by the main opposition party to protest  against a grenade attack that nearly killed its leader."
Sports, Torry Holt and the St. Louis Rams finally had something to celebrate.
Sports, Josh Scobee's confidence grew with every kick. So did his chances of becoming the Jacksonville Jaguars' kicker.
Sports," John Wasdin pitched six strong innings in his return from the minors, and the Texas Rangers handed Baltimore its 11th consecutive loss by beating the Orioles 6 4 Friday night."
Business,THE already healthy order book of Airbus in Broughton has been given a further boost with an order for A380 superjumbos from Thailand.
Business,"he Van Eck Associates Corporation, a manager of the Van Eck mutual funds, has said the Securities and Exchange Commission may seek civil penalties against it and two executives in connection with improper trading."
Sports,"Derek Jeter, Hideki Matsui and Bernie Williams each homered and the New York Yankees held on for an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night."
Sports,"Manny Ramirez banged a ball off his knee. Keith Foulke had a stiff back. Neither was available at the end of the game, and yet the Boston Red Sox keep winning."
Sports,"Barry Bonds continued to edge closer to the magic 700 home run mark Friday night, blasting a three-run homer -- the 694th of his career -- in the San Francisco Giants #39; 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field."
World,"Mark Thatcher was preparing to flee South Africa when he was arrested over his alleged involvement in a botched coup attempt, police in Cape Town alleged Thursday."
Sports," With their starters playing into the second half, the Minnesota Vikings looked as if they would easily overmatch the depleted San Francisco 49ers."
Sports,"Although the Mets' manager is not an orator, he apparently gave his team a reason to keep playing Friday night."
World,"Venezuela withdraws its ambassador from Panama, in an on-going row about a pardon for four Cuban exiles."
World,"Although Democrats hold a solid majority in Palm Beach County, Fla., it is so big that even a small shift among its 700,000 voters could make a difference in November."
Sports,"Ever vigilant for new frontiers of American life where Congress can dictate the rules of behavior, elected officials in the nation #39;s capital have cast their eye on Major League Baseball."
Sports,"The St. Louis Rams' offense, led by receiver Torry Holt and rookie running back Steven Jackson, riddled the Redskins from all sides and gained a 28-3 victory on Friday."
Sports,"D.C. United forward Alecko Eskandarian will miss Saturday's match at New England because of a sprained left ankle, but the injury is not severe."
World,The Russian government abruptly shifted gears Friday and concluded that at least one of the two planes that fell out of the sky almost simultaneously this week was blown up by terrorists.
World,"  ROME, Aug. 27 -- By all accounts here, Enzo Baldoni, the latest victim in Iraq of a videotaped killing at unknown hands, was a kind, light-hearted man."
World,The Russian government abruptly shifted gears Friday and concluded that at least one of the two planes that fell out of the sky almost simultaneously this week was blown up 
World,"Offices, schools, shops and businesses across Bangladesh shut down Saturday for the second strike in less than a week called by the main opposition party to protest against a grenade attack that nearly killed its leader."
World,"Hopes for the release of Indian hostages, being held in Iraq, rose after the KGL said that it has met the demands of the kidnappers."
Sports, Third team quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan set up his own go ahead touchdown run with a long pass Friday night and the New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 17 13.
World," Typhoon Chaba was approaching Japan and was expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to large areas in southwestern regions over the weekend, officials said."
Business,President Bush says he wants to join Republican Senator John McCain in the fight against political ads by outside groups. The announcement comes just weeks after McCain called for Bush to condemn an anti-John 
Business,"A federal judge ruled yesterday that Long Term Capital Management, the giant investment fund that nearly imploded in 1998 and received a \$3."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. announced yesterday that it will leave out some planned features from its next major operating system to meet a goal of rolling out a new version of Windows in the second half of 2006.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is flatly denying what it calls  quot;misguided reports quot; of a flaw in its new Windows XP Service Pack 2 upgrade that exposes security information to hackers.
Sci/Tech,"Investigators raided a Framingham house in search of evidence in the bombing of a Watertown biotech lab yesterday, rifling through the house but making no arrests as federal agents continued an intensive probe, authorities said."
Sports,"Three hundred residents of Eagle County, some in Porsches and some in battered pickups, arrived at the small rural courthouse in this mountain village "
World,"By all accounts here, Enzo Baldoni, the latest victim in Iraq of a videotaped killing at unknown hands, was a kind, light-hearted man."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Aug 27: Amid opposition protests and boycott, the ruling coalition in the National Assembly on Friday elected former finance minister Shaukat Aziz as prime minister, who vowed to give the country a competent government."
World,"TYPHOON Chaba is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to large areas in south-western Japan over the weekend. At noon (1pm AEST), the typhoon was located at 290km west of Minami-Daitojima island, with "
Business,Last year some election watchers made a bold prediction that this presidential election would set a record: the first half billion dollar campaign in hard money alone.
Business,"HONG KONG More than three decades after China used Ping-Pong diplomacy to start resuming ties with the United States, Beijing is trying it again - this time in an attempt to influence elections in Hong Kong."
Business,Leaders of the pilots #39; union at US Airways said on Friday that they had directed their negotiating team to resume talking with the company over \$295 million in labor concessions.
Sci/Tech,"Big changes are afoot for the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Longhorn. Microsoft announced on Friday that it is now targeting 2006 for broad availability of Longhorn."
Sci/Tech,"Millions of casual fishermen reel in more of the nation #39;s most prized saltwater fish than previously thought, researchers say, prompting them to urge tougher regulation of recreational fishing."
World," Rome, Italy, Aug.27   According to Fassino, Baldoni #39;s killing  quot;is the umpteenth proof that the situation in Iraq is fragile, unsafe and still critical, unlike many people said quot;."
World,"Jacques Chirac announced France would receive the Iraqi President, Ghazi al-Yawar, in early September. French President Jacques Chirac announced the decision during a major "
Sports, The Denver Broncos were hoping to find some kind of offensive rhythm headed into the regular season.
World, Ninety years after imperial Germany was chased out of the South Pacific few signs remain in Samoa that this was once Berlin's colonial pearl.
Sports,"There was no debate that Vijay Singh was No. 1 in golf this year, but John Daly grabbed his share of the spotlight with his resurgence in play and popularity."
Sports,"After two preseason games in which they played to a virtual draw, Kurt Warner edged ahead of Eli Manning in the Giants' quarterback competition."
World,"Thousands of cyclists rode through the streets of Manhattan in a Republican-bashing, environment-promoting display of bike power that resulted in more than 100 arrests."
World," Adam Kennedy and Garret Anderson each hit a two run homer, and the Anaheim Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 9 6 Friday night for their ninth straight victory..."
Business,yetech Pharmaceuticals #39; drug to treat the leading cause of blindness in the elderly appeared to move closer to a broad government approval yesterday after an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration spoke favorably about it.
Business," US Airways #39; pilots union said late Friday it was ready to resume contract talks with company management, a step crucial to the airline #39;s future."
Business,NEW DELHI: The All India Motor Transport Congress on Saturday called off their seven-day old  #39;indefinite #39; truckers strike after it reached on an agreement with Government on the contentious issue of service tax and various other demands.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will broadly release its long-awaited new Windows operating system code-named  quot;Longhorn quot; in 2006, according to a company statement."
Sports,"Athletes are marinated in preparation for years, and grilled in harsh evaluation or simply bask in recognition for decades. And during competition, each competitor can handle no more than the prescribed circumstances."
Sports,"Marion Jones, who left Sydney four years ago with a record five medals, will depart Athens with none after a disastrous night at the Olympic Stadium."
Sports,EVERTON manager David Moyes will steadfastly block Wayne Rooneys transfer from Goodison Park if he does not get the valuation he wants for the England striker before Tuesdays transfer deadline.
Sports,"Kimi Raikkonen completed the formalities with his now customary Friday flourish. Just as he did in Hungary, Raikkonen ended the first day of practice at the top of the "
Sports,"He #39;s a California surfer dude, an air guitar virtuoso -- and the US Olympic team #39;s resident class clown. Toby Stevenson also happens to be very good at what he does: the pole vault."
Sports,Hundreds of prospective jurors in the high-profile Kobe Bryant rape case turned up on Friday for jury selection in a trial of the star athlete that lawyers said is shaping up to be full of rancor.
Sports,Bret Boone hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners #39; had a season-high six home runs in a 7-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals Friday night.
Sports,"Were so young, Trojans coach Pete Carroll said. Half our team has only been here for two semesters.. Of the 48 players on Techs two-deep roster, 17 are freshmen or sophomores."
Sports,"When Andre Agassi withdrew from Wimbledon with a hip injury earlier this year, it seemed as if the career of one of the most charismatic players in the history of the game was nearing its end."
World,It is the Iraqi people who come best out of the end of the Najaf siege. This has been a triumph for the moderate majority who until yesterday felt themselves powerless to influence the wretched course of events in their own country.
Sci/Tech,"Imagine the long centuries of the Stone Age, when life was, by definition, hard and there was not a tipple to be had. People in the Middle East came to find a pleasing remedy in the marvel "
Sports," Erubiel Durazo hit a two run homer, Eric Chavez also connected and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a four run deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 8 7 Friday night."
Business,Truck operators today called off their week-long strike after an agreement with the Government to form a committee to study the vexed service tax issue.
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft said Friday that it plans to broadly distribute the next version of its Windows operating system    dubbed  quot;Longhorn quot;    in 2006, but conceded that it had to pare down a much anticipated search feature to move ahead with "
Sports,"At times like this, it is important to remember a simple truth: No matter how much they have improved, no matter how much promise they may show at times, there is something they have yet to escape."
Sports,Patrick Ramsey's struggles have made Joe Gibbs's starting quarterback decision an easy one.
Sports,"Jeff Gordon wins the pole for the Sharpie 500, his sixth of the season, at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway with a speed of 128.520 mph."
Sports,Chipper Jones' two-run homer helps the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Sports,Tour veteran Fred Funk shares the lead with rookie Zach Johnson as each enters the weekend at 8-under in the Buick Championship.
Sports,The penultimate day of the Olympics will see Kelly Holmes aiming for success in the 1500m.
World,Inhabitants of the Iraqi city of Najaf enjoy their first night of peace in several weeks after a ceasefire deal.
World,"TOKYO : Typhoon Chaba was approaching Japan and was expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to large areas in southwestern regions over the weekend, officials said."
World,"INTERNATIONAL NEWS AGENCY: Pre-trial hearings at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of prisoners taken in the US  quot;war on terrorism quot; are  quot;designed to convict quot;, says one expert."
Business,The most contentious issue of the upcoming presidential election so far is history. Whoever expected that wed be re-fighting thirty and forty year old arguments about the Vietnam War?
Business,San Francisco investment bank Thomas Weisel Partners on Thursday agreed to pay \$12.5 million to settle allegations that some of the stock research the bank published during the Internet boom was tainted by conflicts of interest.
Sports,Andre Agassi will have to get through top-seeded Roger Federer if he wants to make the semifinals. Venus Williams will have to get through No.
World,"left. The fighters had defied US military firepower and the interim Iraqi government for three weeks. accept a peace deal to halt the fighting, after a day of violence in which 110 Iraqis were killed and 501 wounded."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 06, 2004 (INFOWORLD) - Former executives from companies including Sun Microsystems Inc., BEA Systems Inc. and Oracle Corp."
Business,Much of the nation #39;s media makes it seem as if soft-money spending on campaign ads by the so-called  quot;shadow parties quot; is a Republican thing.
Business,"Bankruptcies, dominated by personal filings, fell by about 1 percent in the year that ended June 30, with business bankruptcies falling almost 4 percent, the Administrative Office of the US Courts said Friday."
Sports," The United States Olympic Committee pumped renewed fury into the Paul Hamm gymnastics saga on Friday, slamming the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for asking Hamm to return his gold medal."
Sports,"Or maybe he simply is unfamiliar with the preferred code of behavior following a boxing match: you lose, you whine. Dirrell would be no good at it, however."
Sports,Runners who finish Sunday #39;s Olympic marathon will be watched over by a 63-year-old white-haired Englishman who established the still-unbroken course record 35 years ago.
Sports,"American rider Chris Kappler won bronze in show jumping Friday, but his accomplishment was bittersweet. Kappler #39;s horse, Royal Kaliber, broke down on course in a timed jumpoff and was taken from the Olympic "
World,"JERUSALEM: Most members of Israel #39;s ruling Likud party want Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to press on with talks to widen his coalition despite a vote by the Likud executive barring any such move, a poll showed on Friday."
World,"At least 12 people have been confirmed killed by Typhoon Aere, 17 remain unaccounted for, and 86 others were injured as it swept across northern Taiwan earlier this week, according to a post-typhoon damage control report by the Interior Ministry yesterday "
World,"Powerful typhoon Chaba is slowly bearing down on Japan, threatening to unleash strong wind and heavy rain throughout southern and western parts of the country over the weekend."
Sports," After weeks of wowing the New York Giants with his passing, poise and promise, Eli Manning showed that even the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft can have his rookie moments."
Sports," For Marion Jones, Sydney must seem far more than half a world away. Those Olympics were some dreamland where she ruled track and field with a golden touch and a sweet smile, winning five medals that turned her into an international superstar."
Sports," Three straight late season stumbles have taken the luster off Virginia Tech. Now the Hokies are looking to get it back, and there's no better way to do that than to knock off No. 1 Southern California."
Sci/Tech,"Truck maker Navistar International Corp. on Monday delayed its quarterly earnings report because of an anticipated restatement, although the company said the restatement was not expected to be material and gave an encouraging forecast."
Business,"Feeling continued pressure from the low-cost carriers, Continental Airlines is joining six other airlines in a ticket distribution network that will save them money."
Sci/Tech,"By scaling back, company hopes to hit a 2006 release. Microsoft Corp. is dropping a highly touted new feature from its plans for the next generation of Windows -- scaling back ambitions for its biggest product "
Sci/Tech,Lets see how many weeks it takes before John Kerry and Co. stop repeating the now discredited statement that American households are not keeping pace with inflation.
Sports,  Shannon Stewart  #39;s mental error provided the spark for the red hot Anaheim Angels . Stewart #39;s blunder led to a five run sixth inning as the Angels extended their winning streak 
Sports,pitch sequence in the fifth inning Friday night produced something the Mariners hadn #39;t done in nearly eight years. Miguel Olivo hit a home run to left center field.
World,"MADRID: Amnesty International applauded on Friday the decision by Chile #39;s Supreme Court to revoke the immunity from prosecution of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, calling it  quot;a first step toward justice."
Sports," Forget all that talk about Team USA having goalie problems. Robert Esche and Rick DiPietro combined on a shutout, and John Michael Liles arrived just in time to score a goal to lead the defending champion Americans to a 2 0 victory over Russia on Friday night in their final World Cup exhibition game."
World," U.S. and Afghan soldiers conducting a sweep in southern Zabul province arrested 10 suspected Taliban after a firefight in a forbidding mountain area, the governor said Saturday."
Sports, In N Out Burger was looking mighty tempting to Jill McGill.
World, A local committee helping the Republican National Committee hold its New York convention raised roughly  #36;60 million to  #36;70 million in private money for the event. Corporate donors include:
Business,"British Airways top directors, including chief executive Rod Eddington, will be helping out at Heathrow airport today as the airline strives to avoid the flight cancellation chaos of the last few days."
Business,"sluggish gross domestic product reading was nonetheless better than expected, prompting investors to send stocks slightly higher yesterday."
Sports,  Bronze is the best the American men can do in basketball and the reason is simple: A hastily assembled assortment of NBA stars couldn #39;t beat a better team    Argentina.
Sports,"  American Marion Jones is going home without a medal. Jones, who won five medals and arguably was the biggest star of the Sydney Games four years ago, finished fifth in yesterday #39;s long jump and    barely "
Sports,"Greek activists have hoisted a massive banner on the Acropolis against the scheduled visit of US Secretary of State Colin Powell, due in Athens for the Olympics this weekend."
Sports,JENSON Button will settle for second best in tomorrows Belgian Grand Prix at Spa- Francorchamps. The Englishman concedes Ferrari are out of reach and has set his sights on helping BAR overhaul Renault for 
Sports,"LANDOVER, MD. - It #39;s been awhile since Virginia Tech entered a season unranked, with modest expectations. A win over No. 1 Southern California would change perceptions of this year #39;s Hokies in a hurry."
Sports,"August 28, 2004 -- When the Giants #39; reg ular season starts September 12 in Philadelphia, Tom Coughlin should start Kurt Warner over Eli Manning."
World,"Traces of explosives found in one of two downed Tupolev planes match explosives used in the 1999 bombing attacks of Moscow apartments by Chechen separatists, according to two US government sources."
World,Hook-handed cleric Abu Hamza faces yet more questions today after police were given more time to hold him on suspicion of being involved in terrorist offences.
World,Venezuela #39;s electoral authorities Friday ratified the results of a recent referendum that kept President Hugo Chavez in power.
World," France is ready to play a greater role in rebuilding Iraq and has invited Iraqi President Ghazi Yawar for talks in Paris next month, President Jacques Chirac said in a speech on Friday."
World,The bodies of two Turkish hostages have been found in the northern Iraqi town of Baiji. Qatar-based al-Jazeera satellite TV reported that the two Turkish captives had apparently been killed by gunfire.
World," In a spy investigation that could strain U.S. Israeli relations and muddy the Bush administration's Middle East policy, the FBI is investigating whether a Pentagon analyst fed to Israel secret materials about White House deliberations on Iran.    No arrests have been made, said two federal law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the continuing investigation..."
Sports,"Hours before Secretary of State Colin Powell was to arrive in Athens, Greece #39;s communist party draped a large banner protesting his visit over a side of the ancient Acropolis hill near the Parthenon."
Sports,SPAIN #39;S 40-year-old Miguel Angel Jimenez was leading the German Golf Open following today #39;s second round as Europe #39;s elite chased points to get on the Ryder Cup team.
Sports,"Kobe Bryants trial began Friday with 300 prospective jurors arriving at the county courthouse to fill out questionnaires, the first step toward choosing "
World,"MOSCOW Aug. 28, 2004 - The discovery of traces of explosives in the wreckage of one of two airliners that crashed almost simultaneously this week have confirmed a widely suspected terrorist connection and "
World," An Indian transport union spearheading a truckers' strike called off its week long agitation after reaching an agreement with the government to form a panel to study a controversial tax, an official said."
World, The State Department urged Lebanon on Wednesday to stand by a constitutional provision forbidding a president seeking election to a second term.
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell calls off a planned trip to the Olympic Games amid anti-war protests in Athens.
Sports,"Tomorrow night, after the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Games, Mitch Benoff of Boston will turn off his  quot;Athens Olympic Meteor."
Sports,"On a clear day, you can see the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City from her home in Chateau-Richer. But one day, nine years ago, a young volunteer working at a World Cup "
Sports,"Zach Johnson, a rookie on the PGA Tour, and Fred Funk share the lead after Friday #39;s second round at the \$4.2-million PGA event."
World,"It #39;s often been said that Hong Kong people are interested in money, not politics, but upcoming legislative elections may bury that notion for good as angry residents turn out to send their leaders a message."
World,"Jammu, Aug. 28 (PTI): The army today foiled a major infiltration bid along the line of control in Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said."
Business,"  As Apple Computer shares trade near their highest levels in a year, industry analysts are assessing the chances for significant company announcements at the company #39;s European trade show in Paris next week."
Business,"Investors sent stocks modestly higher Friday, embracing a sluggish gross domestic product reading that was nonetheless better than expected, hoping that falling oil prices would help spur the economy."
Business,Royal Bank of Canada reported a 5-per-cent drop in third-quarter profit yesterday mainly because of continued weakness in its US operations.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. will drop a much-touted new technology for organising and storing data when it releases the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006.
Sci/Tech,Astronomers have found the latest planet in another solar system -r  quot;exoplanet quot;  -ng telescopes no bigger than those you might find at a garage sale.
Sports,"Actually, the funeral took place a while ago. What happened Friday night merely was the posting of the official death notice. Honestly, were you shocked, shocked, shocked, to see Argentina knock the golden gloss off Team USA?"
Sports,"In the precious milliseconds it took to miss the exchange of an aluminum relay baton, American Marion Jones #39; brave smile gave way to a flood of tears."
Sports,Three hundred Eagle County residents who showed up for jury duty Friday for the Kobe Bryant rape case were asked to describe their feelings on 
Sports,"CROMWELL, Conn. -- While three other members of this years Ryder Cup team pulled out of the Buick Championship, Fred Funk chose to keep his commitment."
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces clashed with militants loyal to rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr in Iraq's capital on Saturday, officials and witnesses said."
World," A report claiming that specially trained Australian soldiers are taking part in US led covert jobs in Iraq, including kidnapping, was ""factually incorrect and misleading,"" the government said."
World,The UN is holding events across Asia to encourage the region to adopt free and open source software.
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell on Saturday canceled a weekend visit to attend the closing ceremony of the Olympics just hours after demonstrators staged a protest march in central Athens.    Greece's foreign ministry said that Powell informed his Greek counterpart, Petros Moliviatis, that ""urgent responsibilities"" prevented him from carrying out the visit   which was to include meetings with Premier Costas Caramanlis and U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"The quest for a wireless, robust video game controller is a hit and miss task, says columnist Daniel Etherington."
Business,"The firing of Mark Cohen as chairman and chief executive officer of Sears Canada Inc. may be a prelude to its US parent scooping up the minority stake of the Canadian division that it doesn #39;t already own, an analyst says."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens issued a warning yesterday that some of its cellphones may emit a loud noise, possibly causing hearing loss for the phone user."
Sports,The Argentines did not even wait for the final buzzer to sound before beginning their celebration. Luis Scola #39;s dunk with 4.5 seconds remaining prompted Pepe Sanchez to rip off his jersey as his teammates flooded the court.
Sports,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell canceled plans to attend the Olympics closing ceremonies in Greece because of the  quot;press of business quot; including crises in Iraq and Sudan, US officials said Saturday."
Business,"One day after former Boeing Chief Financial Officer Mike Sears made an illegal job offer to a Pentagon official in October 2002, the leader of Boeing #39;s defense unit received an e-mail from Sears detailing the deal, sources confirmed yesterday."
Business,"New York, August 28: Yahoo Inc said on Saturday it sold \$191 million in Google Inc stock in that company #39;s Initial Public Offering, cashing out some of the 2.7 million shares Google gave Yahoo this month to settle two disputes."
Sci/Tech,"In a move to reassure major customers and software developers, Microsoft yesterday answered one of the big questions looming over the PC industry: When will it finish the next version of Windows?"
Sci/Tech,"  Hewlett Packard moved Friday to erase memories of its recent disappointing quarterly results with a new push into consumer electronics that includes digital televisions, printers and the long awaited debut of its version of "
Sci/Tech,Alan Goldstein pulled his silver BMW Z3 up to a Crown gas station here and filled the tank for \$22.40 -- nearly twice what he paid a few years ago.
Sci/Tech,"Chicago, August 28: Options on Google Inc, one of the year #39;s hottest new stocks, ended their first day of dealings among Friday #39;s most actively traded issues."
Sports, The sound you hear is the sound of the world gloating. It was a very bad day for los Americanos. The sound you hear is the sound of Italians crying for joy.
Sports," Roy Jones Jr. receives the gold medal stolen from him by crooked judges in Seoul, South Korea.  The Dallas Stars agree to forfeit their Stanley Cup from 1999 because, yes, Brett Hull #39;s skate was in the crease."
Sports,"Smarty Jones has been retired to stud in Kentucky, but his presence is felt among the other top 3-year-old thoroughbreds still racing."
Sports,"From soaring heights to missed opportunities, the feel-good ride of the United States track and field team hit a couple of potholes last night even "
Sports,The expression on Ryan Newmans face wasnt that of somebody who had qualified fourth for tonights Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
World," Militiamen loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr surrendered the sacred shrine of Imam Ali on Friday and then surrendered weapons as well, bringing a largely peaceful end to a ferocious three week battle with US forces that challenged the "
World," A court on Saturday convicted 15 Yemeni militants on terrorism charges, including the 2002 bombing of a French oil tanker and a plot to kill the U.S. ambassador. One man was sentenced to death for killing a Yemeni police officer and seven received 10 year prison terms."
World," Pakistan's new prime minister, Shaukat Aziz, a technocrat and trusted ally of military leader President Pervez Musharraf, was sworn on Saturday."
Sci/Tech, The vendor is offering free data migration to SalesForce.com and Siebel customers and a 1 gigabyte storage upgrade for paying customers.
Sports,"  Their best player didn't even last 20 minutes. The shooting eye that had surfaced against Spain    and only Spain    was never there. The uphill quest for Olympic gold by the United States came to an abrupt end last night, as Uncle Sam's lads were sliced, diced, dissected, filleted, and ultimately spanked by Argentina, 89 81."
Sports,"  From soaring heights to missed opportunities, the feel good ride of the United States track and field team hit a couple of potholes last night even as another gold medal was added to its 2004 Olympic collection."
Sports,"  So this is how this strange and sour saga ends, with the Queen of Sydney playing Blind Woman's Bluff in the middle of the sprint relay. A blown baton exchange with Lauryn Williams, a fifth place in the long jump, and Marion Jones's trip to Olympus was over. Just like that. A record five medals in 2000, none ..."
Sports,"  In a move that only served to escalate the controversy surrounding American Paul Hamm's all around gold medal, the International Gymnastics Federation yesterday asked the Olympic champion to give the medal to Korean rival Yang Tae Young as a gesture of fair play."
Sports,"Baseball Julian Tavarez's baseball cap is dirty and grimy -- but not illegal, according to the man who now owns it. Gene McNary , who bought the cap for \$140 from the fan who caught it when Tavarez was ejected and tossed it into the stands, took the cap to St. Louis Testing Laboratories, where substances on it were analyzed. ..."
Sports,"Derek Jeter, Hideki Matsui, and Bernie Williams each homered and the New York Yankees held on for an 8-7 victory over the Blue Jays last night in Toronto. Esteban Loaiza failed to make it out of the fifth inning in another poor start since being acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a July 31 trade for Jose Contreras."
Sports,"The Mariners and Royals combined for nine homers to match the most ever hit in a game at Safeco Field, which opened July 15, 1999. Cleveland and Seattle accomplished the feat on July 16, with the Indians hitting eight in an 18-6 win."
Sports,"When the Tigers wasted little time taking a 1-0 lead off Derek Lowe in the first inning, Terry Francona surmised if Lowe's shaky start had come in the first half of the season, Lowe might have let the game slip away."
Sports,"Having served a four-game suspension stemming from a July 24 ejection against the Yankees, Jason Varitek returned to work. It would have been an understatement to say the Red Sox catcher was happy to be back in his familiar spot, crouched behind the plate at Fenway Park, for last night's 5-3 victory over the Tigers."
Sports,"Eli Manning got his first dose of real NFL defensive schemes and it had to taste awful. The top choice in the NFL Draft in April, the Giants' quarterback struggled against the New York Jets in a 17-10 loss last night in East Rutherford, N.J. It was the Jets' ninth straight win in the annual preseason series."
Sports,"  The game has been hyped on national television for a week. It will be played in a stadium full of fans wearing T shirts made for that night. One player has dubbed the contest,  quot;Super Bowl No. 2, Round 2. quot;"
Sports,"BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Jeff Gordon counted out the five wins he has this season, then his five poles. It was an hour before qualifying, and Gordon set a goal for himself."
Sports,"There's never been a question they can hit it far, but John Daly and Hank Kuehne are doing their best to prove there's more substance to their golf. Playing in different parts of the world this weekend, Daly (tied for sixth at the BMW Open in Germany) and Kuehne (third at the Buick Championship in Cromwell, Conn.) have reached the ..."
World,"  Recalling the horror the nation felt when its first hostage was killed in Iraq, word that a second Italian hostage was slain brought condemnation from the pope yesterday and fueled debate over Italy's role in the war torn country."
World,"GENEINA, Sudan -- Five hundred Sudanese militiamen in government service disarmed yesterday at a ceremony attended by UN envoy Jan Pronk, but denied they were Arab Janjaweed irregulars who killed, raped, and looted in Darfur."
World," Clashes erupted between soldiers and Muslim separatist rebels in the southern Philippines, with both sides accusing the other of violating a truce ahead of peace talks."
World,"A Yemeni court sentences 15 men on terror charges, including the 2002 bombing of the French Limburg tanker."
Business," Weighed down by high energy prices, the US economy grew slower than the government estimated in the April June quarter, as higher oil prices limited consumer spending and contributed to a record trade deficit."
Business, US stocks are seen in a contemplative mood Friday with the revised second quarter gross domestic product reading likely to have a large bearing on sentiment and overall direction.
Business,"Workers at three tire plants, including one in Indiana, had been without deal for 15 months. PITTSBURGH -- More than 3,000 union workers at three BF Goodrich tire manufacturing plants in Indiana and Alabama "
Business,": Yahoo Inc. said today it sold \$191 millions in Google Inc. stock in that company #39;s initial public offering, cashing out some of the 2.7 million shares Google gave Yahoo this month to settle two disputes."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., whose software runs about 95 percent of personal computers worldwide, has delayed the next version of its Windows PC operating system until late 2006 because engineers took time away from the project to improve the security of "
Sci/Tech,"A group of California cities and counties on Friday filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. , saying the world #39;s largest software maker overcharged them for software."
Sci/Tech,"EDMONTONThe pragmatic visionaries of NINT could be forgiven a quiet groan at yet another prediction that research into the very, very small will soon yield very, very big payoffs."
Sports,"In the first major public demonstration since the start of the Olympics, thousands of protesters clashed with police who stopped them from marching "
Sports,"China #39;s Xing Huina came from nowhere to win the Olympic gold medal in women #39;s 10,000m race in Athens on Friday. The 20-year-old Xing, making her first Olympic appearance, clocked a winning time of 30 minutes 24."
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie, Luke Donald and Paul McGinley are looking good. While Europe #39;s Ryder Cup captain was settling his "
World,"HONG KONG, AUGUST 25 : After years of steadily falling prices that dragged down salaries and destroyed the value of many apartments, inflation has finally returned here, government statisticians announced early this week."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece, There it was, the almost incomprehensible. Manu Ginobili and 11 Argentines you never heard of running out the clock on NBA stars in the Olympics."
Sports,Description: The International Gymnastics Federation asks US gymnast Paul Hamm to give his Olympic all-around gold medal to South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-young.
Sports,"Throughout these Olympic Games, United States boxing coach Basheer Abdullah has lamented that his young fighters weren #39;t listening to him."
Sports,"THESSALONIKI, Greece Italy extinguished Iraq #39;s dream of an Olympic medal in the men #39;s soccer tournament with a 1-0 victory on Friday in their bronze medal match."
Sports,Defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan overpowered Swede Joachim Johansson 3-6 7-6 6-3 to reach the final four of the Long Island Cup in Commack of New Yorkon Friday.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - About 800 Palestinian  prisoners have suspended their hunger strike after winning  concessions from Israeli authorities, a spokesman for the men  said Saturday."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell  abruptly canceled plans to attend the Olympics closing  ceremonies in Athens Sunday in part because of events in Iraq  and Sudan, the State Department said."
Business,"Fidelity Investments' largest funds voted to oust Michael D. Eisner from the chairman's post at Walt Disney Co., in one of last year's biggest proxy battles, according to voting records the nation's largest mutual-fund firm has made public for the first time."
Business,"SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Alan Goldstein pulled his silver BMW Z3 up to a Crown gas station here and filled the tank for \$22.40 -- nearly twice what he paid a few years ago."
Business,"Massachusetts exports to China have nearly doubled from just two years ago, making China one of the state's biggest foreign markets."
Sports,"GB athletics chief Max Jones defends Paula Radcliffe after she pulls out of the 10,000m final."
Business,"Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has done it again. For at least the fourth time this year, he has touched the electrified third rail of American politics - Social Security."
Business,"The Royal Bank of Canada, the country #39;s biggest bank, said yesterday it suffered a 5 drop in third-quarter profit, displaying weakness in its US operations and citing tight interest-rate spreads and rising expenses."
Business,"It #39;s a frustrated commuter #39;s fantasy: Literally lifting your car out of a clogged highway and soaring through the skies. Researchers say an affordable, easy-to-use vehicle that could allow "
Business,"  US airlines, hammered by soaring oil prices, will spend a staggering  $5 billion more on fuel this year than they did in 2003 or even a greater sum, draining already thin cash reserves."
Sports,"Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt and defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan moved a step closer to a showdown at the \$380,000 Long Island Cup after coming through tough quarter-finals on Friday."
World,"ISLAMABAD : Shaukat Aziz, former finance minister and a key ally to President Pervez Musharraf, has been sworn in the country #39;s new prime minister."
World,MOSCOW Police in Chechnya have orders to shoot anyone wearing a mask on sight ahead of Sunday #39;s presidential election. Thousands of Russian soldiers and Chechen police are on 24-hour patrol ahead of the vote 
World,"Mumbai, Aug 28 - The situation in both Jalna and Poorna towns in Central Maharashtra, that witnessed violence in the aftermath of explosions at places of worship leaving 18 persons injured, was peaceful and under control today, police said."
World,"The al-Qaida terrorist network spent less than \$50,000 on each of its major attacks except for the Sept. 11, 2001, suicide hijackings, and one of its hallmarks is using "
Business," US prosecutors are looking into possible improper employment related contacts between the head of Boeing Co.s defense unit and a high ranking Air Force official, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday, citing unnamed people familiar with the "
Business,"  Personal bankruptcies appear to have broken the upward trend of recent years, slipping 0.8 percent in the 12 months ending June 30, figures released Friday show."
Business,"It #39;s a frustrated commuter #39;s fantasy: lifting your car off a clogged highway and soaring through the skies, landing just in time to motor into your driveway."
Sci/Tech,"Packard turned on the music a little early Friday morning, revealing on the Web the details of its new HP branded Apple iPod music player clone."
Sports,"Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand could not beat Swede Joachim Johansson in Athens, but he got the job done in Long Island. Srichaphan, who lost in straight sets to Johansson in the first round of the Olympics "
Sports," Tim Mack of Knoxville, Tenn., grabbed a pole, flew down the runway and set an Olympic record in the pole vault. When Mack landed yesterday, he not only had earned the day #39;s only gold medal for the "
World,Investigators say they have found traces of explosive in the wreckage of one of the two passenger planes that crashed earlier this week in southern Russia.
World,Some 800 Palestinian detainees in Israel #39;s Ashkelon prison have suspended their 13-day-old hunger strike until Monday after some of their demands were met.
World,"SANAA, Yemen -- A Yemeni court has convicted 15 al Qaeda-linked militants on terror charges, news agencies report. The charges include the 2002 bombing of French oil tanker Limburg and a plot to kill the US ambassador to Yemen."
World,"THE Turkish embassy in Baghdad was investigating a television report that two Turkish hostages had been killed in Iraq, but no confirmation was available so far, a senior Turkish diplomat said today."
Sports,"American rider Chris Kappler won a bronze medal in show jumping yesterday in Athens, and was even happier when he learned his horse wasn't seriously hurt following a breakdown during a timed jumpoff."
Sports,"  The People's Republic of China struck gold twice last night on the track, giving the world a taste of what the country hopes will be a medal bonanza in four years at the Beijing Games."
Sports,"  Storm Flag Flying relished the 1 1/4 miles of the  $400,000 Personal Ensign Handicap yesterday, taking advantage of the distance to wear down odds on favorite Azeri in the stretch and capture the Grade I race at Saratoga."
Sports,  Iraq's surprising Olympic soccer run came up short with a 1 0 loss to Italy in a bronze medal game that couldn't escape reminders of violence in the war torn country.
Sports,"  In the first major public demonstration since the start of the Olympics, thousands of protesters clashed with police who stopped them from marching on the United States Embassy to protest the war in Iraq and Secretary of State Colin Powell's scheduled visit to Greece."
Sports,"  Seven of the best 3 year olds in the nation will race in today's 135th Travers Stakes at Saratoga, but one horse who is not here, Smarty Jones, has cast a long shadow over the  $1 million event."
Sports,"  They wanted each other. They got each other. One more time. The United States women's basketball team survived a grind a thon against Russia yesterday and will go for the gold today against Australia. It's a rematch of the gold medal game from the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, which the US won, 76 54, in a game also remembered for Aussie ..."
Sports,  Italy used incredible 3 point shooting to advance to the gold medal men's basketball game for just the second time at the Olympics.
Sports,  I have not come to bury the Americans. I have come to praise the Argentines.
World,Negotiations between the Sudanese government and rebel groups in the troubled Darfur region are to resume.
Business,"LONDON, August 28 (IranMania) - Iran #39;s OPEC governor said Friday that the high oil prices will continue to go up if the situation in Iraq deteriorates, stressing that the Iraqi crisis has coincided with an upsurge in the global demand for crude."
Business,Brace yourself for delays and potentially long lines to get a flu shot in Arizona this year. One of the nation #39;s two largest flu manufacturers is delaying shipments after finding tainted doses of its vaccine.
Sci/Tech,"Several California cities and counties, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, have sued Microsoft Corporation, accusing the software giant of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the personal computer "
Sports,"record-setting Hungarian weight lifter was in danger of losing his silver medal yesterday because he failed a drug test, a national Olympic committee spokesman said."
Sports,"Miguel Angel Jimenez leads the BMW International at the halfway point on 134 with David Lynn and Retief Goosen jointly second a stroke behind, but these are two of very few facets of this tournament that are clear and incontrovertible."
World,"Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has reached an agreement with the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani that grants his freedom from murder charges and secures peace in war-torn Najaf, al-Sistani aides said on Thursday."
World,"A renegade Afghan warlord has been arrested and brought to the capital by the central government, just weeks after his troops clashed "
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. said it would scrap plans to build its first District store after senior executives visited the proposed site in the Brentwood, NE neighborhood and found it did not meet their requirements."
Business," Royal Bank of Canada has reported a drop in third quarter profit   the first year over year decline in three years    because of lower earnings at its US division, increased costs and a higher Canadian dollar."
Business,"Manhattan and mad cow may seem an unlikely combination, but Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell will be mixing the two today when he travels to New York City to meet his American counterpart to lobby for an end to the costly mad cow crisis."
Sports,Manchester United and Newcastle are expected to increase their bids for Wayne Rooney this weekend as the battle to sign the England striker before Tuesday #39;s transfer deadline intensifies.
Sports,"There have been times during the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament when Nathalie Dechy has made it look easy. During Friday nights semifinal, however, she appeared to have hit a bump in the road."
World,"MOSCOWA terrorist attack brought down at least one of the two planes in this week #39;s near-simultaneous crashes in Russia, authorities said yesterday after investigators sifting through the wreckage found traces of an explosive at one of the crash sites."
World,"  A fierce storm that lashed Taiwan has battered China #39;s east Fujian province, prompting the evacuation of half a million people."
World,"Japan Airlines Corp., the country #39;s largest carrier, has canceled flights between the southern islands of Okinawa and Daito as Typhoon Chaba slowly proceeds west to Japan #39;s main islands."
Business,BA chief executive Rod Eddington and 11 other directors are visiting Heathrow this weekend to boost morale at the crisis-hit airline.
Business,"Ottawa -- Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell is meeting with his US counterpart today in New York to lobby for an end to the costly mad-cow crisis, which began 15 months ago with the discovery of single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy on a ranch "
Sci/Tech,"including an HP-branded version of Apple #39;s iPod - designed with an eye toward pleasure, not business. At an event in Miami Beach, the "
Sci/Tech,"The world is on the verge of a water crisis as people fight over ever dwindling supplies, experts told the Stockholm Water Symposium."
Sports,"Our valiant little men #39;s national basketball team fought its big, beating heart out last night and came up just shy of a chance for the Olympic enchilada."
Sports,"Thessaloniki, Greece. Iraq #39;s quest for its first Olympic medal since 1960 came up short yesterday when its surprising soccer team lost 1-0 to Italy in the bronze-medal game."
Sports,Italy have managed to win the Bronze medal in the Olympic Football tournament by defeating Iraq 1-0 in an emotional play-off match.
Sports,"Canada #39;s newest Olympic star is a house painter who prepared for the heat of Athens by riding her bike in a sauna. That #39;s right, in a sauna."
Sports,"Paradorn Srichaphan was pumped. At the end of an exhausting, three-set match against Joachim Johansson, Srichaphan had enough energy left for a series of arm pumps and a few shouts of joy."
Sports,"Though the day of the final dawned bright and sunny, the six inches of rain that drenched this part of the world over the last week made parts of the ground too soggy for a timely start."
Sports,"EAGLE, COLO. -- Kobe Bryant #39;s trial began yesterday with 300 prospective jurors arriving at the county courthouse to fill out questionnaires, the first step toward choosing 12 people who will decide whether "
World,"Thousands of pilgrims streamed into the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf yesterday as militants left, handing the keys to religious authorities after Iraq #39;s top Shia cleric "
World,Dhaka -- Bangladesh has not ruled out foreign involvement in a grenade attack on an opposition rally last week that killed 19 people and wounded more than 150.
World,"A DOMESTIC oil pipeline east of the Iraqi capital was ablaze today amid a wave of attacks against oil infrastructure in this volatile country, witnesses said."
World,"Dharwad, Aug. 28 (PTI): Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, today said former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti, was  quot;happy, in very high spirits and is determined to remain in jail as long as the State Government wants her to be quot;."
World,Five devotees were killed as tens of thousands of Hindus Saturday took a dip in the Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh to mark a major festival.
World,Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello sets the pace in Saturday's truncated practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
World,The most satisfying images from the Boston Red Sox's latest win are the X-rays of Manny Ramirez's knee. The Boston slugger fouled a ball off his knee in the fourth inning of the Red Sox's 5-3 home victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night...
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Communications Commission, citing concerns about national security, has abandoned a 10-year-old policy and will no longer give the public access to information about past telephone network outages. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. announced yesterday that it will leave out some planned features from its next major operating system to meet a goal of rolling out a new version of Windows in the second half of 2006. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,"The Videocon Cup tournament was hailed as a firecracker competition between three ICC Champions Trophy favourites; India, Pakistan and Australia."
World," Shi'ite fighters left the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf Friday and began turning in their weapons, after tens of thousands of pilgrims celebrated a peace agreement that ended a bloody rebellion."
World," A boat capsized in heavy winds on a river in northern Vietnam, killing 16 people, an official said Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Negotiation is nearing its final stage for an international treaty that would give broadcasters control over who records or transmits their signal. Broadcasters back the treaty, but digital rights advocates worry it could set an ominous precedent. By Wendy Grossman."
Sci/Tech,Telescopes spy the closest asteroid flyby ever recorded. Also: European astronomers find a 'super Earth' 300 trillion light years away.... and did DOS trickery foil the Spirit rover? By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"Air travelers face a new screening process before they step on a plane, Secure Flight. Civil liberties advocates say it's better than CAPPS II, but aren't completely sold yet. By Ryan Singel."
Sports,  It #39;s over. The US men #39;s basketball team #39;s run in the Olympics. The US dominance in the sport at all.
Sports,"Birgit Fischer settled for silver, leaving the 42-year-old Olympian with two medals in two days against decidedly younger competition."
Sports,"Yes, Greece, you did good. Defied the doomsayers. Put on a good show. Blabbedy blah blah blah. But after three weeks here, most of them spent on the shuttle bus from the volleyball to taekwondo "
Sports,There appeared to be another faller in the Ryder Cup chase today when Ulsterman Graeme McDowell failed to make the dramatic move he needed in the third round of the BMW International Open in Munich.
Sports,The coming-out party began in the tunnel before the game when Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson bumped into owner Woody Johnson.
Sports,"In the weeks leading up to these Olympic Games, American Nia Abdallah wasn #39;t even on the radar screen of international taekwondo."
Sci/Tech," Several California cities and counties have sued Microsoft Corp., accusing the software giant of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the personal computer operating systems market."
Sports,DAVID MOYES will attempt to rid Everton of Wayne Rooney hysteria and focus on keeping the momentum going after last weekend #39;s win at promoted Crystal Palace.
Business,"Analysts gave a broad thumbs-up on Friday to Toronto-Dominion Bank #39;s (TD.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) \$3.8 billion acquisition of a majority stake in Banknorth Group Inc."
Sci/Tech,"TALK ABOUT HAVING a finger in every pie, Vodafone has come up with another software initiative to make mobile phones more advanced and cheaper to make for the business user."
Sports,US Secretary of State Colin Powell canceled a visit to Athens to attend the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games because of what the State Department said was more pressing business in Washington.
World,"NAJAF, Iraq : Iraq #39;s top Shiite Muslim clerics, back in control of Najaf #39;s Imam Ali shrine after a four-month militia occupation, met amid the ruins of the city as life spluttered back to normality."
World,IN a shocking incident over eighteen people were injured today in two separate bomb blasts in Jalna and Poorna towns of Maharashtra yesterday.
World," It's party time for trade associations, companies and interest groups at the GOP convention in New York, and each is trying to outdo the next in gimmicks to lure in movers and shakers."
World," War weary Iraqis returned to devastated offices and shops in the holy city of Najaf on Saturday after three weeks of clashes as U.S. forces monitored a fragile cease fire, but violence persisted in Baghdad, killing at least five people..."
Sports,"  She won her first Olympic gold medal in kayaking when she was 18, the youngest paddler to do so in Games history. Yesterday, at 42, Germany #39;s golden girl Birgit Fischer won her eighth Olympic gold in the four woman 500 metre kayak race."
Sports,"Andre Ward was the last man standing for the US Olympics boxing team Friday night. Booed by a hostile crowd, confused about the score, running on fumes in the "
Sports,Adrian Annus faces the threat of becoming the second Hungarian athlete to be stripped of a gold medal after he failed to show up for a drugs test yesterday.
Sci/Tech," RedEnvelope, the San Francisco online gift retailer, on Friday fended off a challenge by dissident shareholders unhappy with the its performance    but has still left some questions unanswered."
World, Russia toughened security measures  Saturday and vowed to prevent any recurrence of twin air  crashes in which investigators were pursuing leads linked to  terrorism ahead of elections in volatile Chechnya.
Sci/Tech,"Packard on Friday unveiled its much anticipated HP branded iPod, a deal that instantly gives the company a popular product and greatly extends the retail reach of its partner, Apple Computer."
Sports,"Long, long, long after the Argentineans were still on the floor -- shirts off, tears replacing the sweat on their bodies, celebrating in a manner the hated Americans would have "
Sports,"As the Olympic Games headed into the home straight, Argentina won their first Olympic gold medal in more than half a century when their soccer team beat Paraguay Saturday."
Sports,Goran Eriksson has confirmed in demand striker Wayne Rooney will not figure in his squad for September #39;s World Cup qualifiers.
Sports,"ATHENS : Natasa Janics of Hungary captured the women #39;s K1 500m kayak gold medal, then teamed up with Katalin Kovacs to win the K2 500m and deny Birgit Fischer a record-equalling ninth career Olympic gold."
Sports,Fred Funk and PGA Tour rookie Zach Johnson had nearly perfect rounds yesterday and shared a one-stroke lead in the Buick Championship.
World,"Two civilians have been killed in the Iraqi capital as violence flares in different parts of Baghdad. Guerrillas fired mortars into eastern Baghdad on Saturday, killing the two civilians, an Interior Ministry spokesman said."
World,Australia win the toss and bat first in the tri-series final against Pakistan.
Sci/Tech,"Several California cities and counties have sued Microsoft Corp., accusing the software giant of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the personal computer operating systems market."
Sports,"Argentina, with almost the same roster that made history in 2002 by becoming the first team to defeat a US squad of NBA players, will compete for the gold medal against Italy, which defeated Lithuania 100-91."
World,Reporters have been led to see 15 bodies in a basement in Najaf claimed by Iraqi police to have been used as a religious court by supporters of rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
World," Suspected Islamic militants fired rockets at Pakistani paramilitary bases in tribal regions near Afghanistan, intelligence officials said Saturday. No one was reported injured."
Sci/Tech,"It's hard enough staying the right weight here on Earth. In space, it might be even harder. According to NASA-supported researchers, altered gravity somehow disrupts the natural ability \\of animals to maintain the appropriate weight. "
Business,  Airbus on Friday said it received an order from Thai Airways International for six superjumbo A380 planes. Free!
Sci/Tech,"Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, using MTV #39;s Video Music Awards as a backdrop, launched HP #39;s model of Apple Computer #39;s popular iPod portable music player during a presentation in Miami Beach on Friday."
Sports,"A botched relay handoff followed her failure to medal in the long jump yesterday evening, making the Athens experience a wipeout for a woman who won five medals at the Games four years ago."
Sports,The US State Department says Secretary Colin Powell has canceled a trip to Athens to attend the Olympics closing ceremony because of urgent business in Washington.
Sports," At first glance, it would seem to be the perfect matchup  #151; a dream draw, if you will. All the United States has to do to claim a third straight gold medal in women's basketball on Saturday is beat Australia, which is 0 12 against U.S. teams in the Olympics and world championships."
World," Iran is ready to provide ""guarantees"" it won't seek nuclear weapons and warned the United States that success in stabilizing Iraq and Afghanistan was impossible without Iranian support, the president said Saturday."
World, China's parliament on Saturday passed a law legalizing electronic signatures in an effort to boost its small but growing online commerce industry.
Sci/Tech," Warmer temperatures in North America since 1950 were probably caused in part by human activity, the Bush administration said in a report that appeared to contradict the White House position there was no clear scientific proof on the causes of global warming."
World, Hotel employee Rafaat Maher dreamed  the postwar reconstruction of Iraq would lure throngs of  customers to enjoy the view of sacred Najaf.
Business,"The US economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than previously stated, as it struggled under an increasing trade deficit and a slowdown in consumer spending, the Commerce Department said Friday."
Sports,"When Michael Jordan led the first NBA-studded  quot;Dream Team quot; into the Olympics in 1992, the hope was that their dazzling displays of basketball would inspire others to play better and bridge the gap with the Americans."
Sports,"THE International Olympic Committee (IOC) said today it was still trying to find Hungarian Olympic hammer champion Adrian Annus, who is suspected of having tampered with his Athens Games doping sample."
World,"MOSCOW Aug. 28, 2004 - Russian airlines will be required to document passengers more thoroughly following this week #39;s twin plane crashes, a news agency reported Saturday, as the discovery of explosives stoked "
World,"Bangladeshi businesses, schools and shops are closed, as a second general strike in a week takes place. The strike is in protest at a grenade attack a week ago on a rally addressed by the opposition Awami "
World,"  The downing of one of two Russian passenger jets that crashed nearly simultaneously earlier this week was an act of terrorism, investigators said yesterday after finding traces of explosives amid the wreckage of one of the airliners."
World,"Pakistan's parliament elected former finance minister Shaukat Aziz, a close ally of President Pervez Musharraf, as prime minister yesterday after the opposition boycotted the vote, saying it was undemocratic. Aziz, 55, worked 30 years as a Citibank executive before becoming finance minister when Musharraf took power in a bloodless military coup in 1999. Suave, articulate, and media-savvy, Aziz is credited ..."
World,"  Urgent investment is needed in North Korea to deal with severe environmental problems that have depleted the country's forests, contaminated water supplies, and polluted the air, the head of the UN Environment Program said yesterday."
Sports,US Secretary of State Colin Powell has dropped plans to visit Athens and attend the closing ceremony of the Olympics following anti-American protests in the Greek capital.
Sports, Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie was second in the semi final round of the men #39;s 10 metre tower at the Olympic Games on Saturday.
Sports,"Everton this week rejected bids from Manchester United and Newcastle for the England international, only for the 18-year-old to hand in a transfer request on Friday."
Business," For at least the fourth time this year, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has touched the electrified third rail of American politics  #151; Social Security."
World," A Yemeni was sentenced to death and 14 others to jail over the 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg and for other terror attacks, in controversial verdicts promptly appealed by both the defense and prosecution."
Sports,US Olympic officials Friday rejected as deplorable a suggestion by the International Gymnastics Federation that mens all-around individual champion Paul Hamm 
Sports,AUSTRALIA captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat in the triangular series final against Pakistan at the VRA Ground in the Netherlands.
Business,"federal judge ruled yesterday against Long-Term Capital Management, the mammoth hedge fund whose collapse in 1998 roiled world markets, finding that the fund acted "
Sci/Tech,"The Microsoft Corp. has decided to advance the timetable on its much-anticipated overhaul of Windows, the Financial Times reported Saturday."
Sports,"ATHENS T he game was over. The gold was over. And here was Tim Duncan, who fouled out for the fourth time in seven games, sitting on the pavement outside the Olympic Indoor Hall, between a pair of giant plastic "
Sports,McDowell was the rank outsider of all those still in with a chance of qualifying for Europes team because he had to win the final counting event - and even then he knew it might not be enough.
Sports,"ZACH JOHNSON, a rookie on the PGA Tour, and Fred Funk share the lead after the second round. Johnson is tied with Funk atop the leaderboard when Funk bogeyed the par-4 18th hole."
World,Chinese authorities have refused to let a pro-democracy politician from Hong Kong visit Shanghai. The incident occurs just two weeks before an election that is being seen as a test of support for the city #39;s democracy movement.
World,"Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a female university lecturer as she was driving to work in Iraq #39;s main northern city of Mosul on Saturday, local police said."
World," Explosives have been found in the  wreckage of the second of two jets which crashed almost  simultaneously this week, Russia's FSB security service said on  Saturday."
Business," Kimberly Clark, maker of Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues, said Monday that it aims to cut costs by  $400 million to  $500 million over the next three years and will repurchase  $1 billion in stock during 2005."
World," Sudan has agreed to consider the asylum  claims of 76 Eritreans who forced a Libyan plane to land in  Sudan because they feared returning home, a U.N. official said  Saturday.  Libya had denied the Eritreans refugee status."
Business,"A federal judge ruled Friday against Long-Term Capital Management, finding that the fund acted in bad faith when it took \$106 million in tax deductions."
Sports,"Score tied. One round to go. A shot at an Olympic boxing gold medal at stake. Apparently only US coach Basheer Abdullah didn #39;t know his 178-pound fighter, Andre Ward, was even with "
Sports,"Hammer gold medallist Adrian Annus will return to Athens to testify before an International Olympic Committee disciplinary hearing tomorrow, according to a Hungarian official."
World,MOSCOW A Russian icon is back home after hanging for years in Pope John Paul #39;s private chapel. The Vatican is returning the 18th century replica of the Mother of God of Kazan icon to the Russian Orthodox Church 
World," Israel denied Saturday spying on its  main ally, the United States, responding to suspicions a  Pentagon analyst passed secret papers to the Jewish state about  one of its most bitter enemies, Iran."
World,"Traces of explosive are found in the wreckage of a second crashed airliner, say Russian officials."
Sci/Tech,"Six California counties and cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, are suing Microsoft for allegedly overcharging them. The lawsuit seeks to recover some of the "
Sports,"Manchester United would be as strong as their 1999 European Cup-winning side if they captured England teenager Wayne Rooney, manager Alex Ferguson said."
Sports,"Puerto Rican wrestler Mabel Fonseca tested positive for a steroid in an initial doping test, a wrestling official said Saturday. Michel Dusson, secretary general of the International "
Sports,No. 7 seed Elena Bovina and No. 8 seed Nathalie Dechy advance to today #39;s final following their respective semifinal wins Friday on Stadium Court at the Connecticut Tennis Center.
Sports,"There was nothing much to choose between the top four of world silver medallist Helm, Canada #39;s double Commonwealth champion Despatie and 2000 Olympic gold and silver medallists Tian and Hu after Saturday #39;s semi-final round."
Sports,Michael Schumacher again proved his supremacy in the rain by splashing his way through to the fastest time in the pre-qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Sports,Sri Lanka moved a step closer to a series whitewash over South Africa after comfortably clinching the fourth one-day international in Dambulla.
World," Washington has hit a dead end over Iran's nuclear dossier, lacking enough proof to demand U.N. sanctions and too bogged down in Iraq for a military strike, President Mohammad Khatami said Saturday."
World, Kumar Sangakkara and Avishka Gunawardene slammed impressive half centuries to help an under strength Sri Lanka crush South Africa by seven wickets in the fourth one day international here.
Business,Swiss bank Credit Suisse is to integrate its private investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) with the rest of its banking business.
World,A Vatican cardinal returns a precious Russian icon to the  Orthodox Church in Moscow as a gift from the Pope.
Sports,"Dambulla, Sri Lanka - Kumar Sangakkara and Avishka Gunawardene slammed impressive half-centuries to help an under-strength Sri Lanka crush South Africa by seven wickets in the fourth one-day international here on Saturday."
World,"A Yemen court has sentenced 15 men on terror charges, including the bombing of a French oil tanker and a plan to kill the US ambassador to Yemen."
World,Australia #39;s prime minister stepped up a phoney election campaign on Saturday amid speculation he could soon call for October polls and renewed claims he lied to voters before his 2001 re-election.
Business,"Healthy or unhealthy, this national dependence on the web has happened in the 10 short years since IBM targeted the domestic consumer with PCs powerful enough to connect with the web."
Sci/Tech, Catching Blondie's reunion tour broadcast at 4 a.m. wasn't an option for XM satellite radio subscriber and single father Scott MacLean.
Sci/Tech," Back when everyone believed the world was flat, people thought these rocky shores on Spain's windswept ""coast of death"" were the end of the world. In today's world, you only need a mobile phone to get there ... and back."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard on Friday unveiled its own version of Apple's iPod music player, part of its alliance with Apple Computer as well as HP's own foray into consumer electronics."
World," In the first major clash between police and demonstrators converging for the Republican National Convention, more than 250 bicyclists were arrested during a protest ride that snaked through the city and passed by Madison Square Garden."
World, Officials said Saturday they had found traces of an explosive on the wreckage of the second of two Russian airliners that crashed just minutes apart earlier this week. That would indicate terrorists caused both aviation tragedies...
World," Craig Kilborn bid farewell to viewers of CBS' ""Late Late Show"" on Friday, concluding five seasons as its host despite the program's expanding audience.    Since announcing two weeks ago that he was leaving, the 42 year old Kilborn has had difficulty explaining why he is walking away from a show that has seen its audience grow by more than a third during his tenure..."
Sci/Tech, Catching Blondie's reunion tour  broadcast at 4 a.m. wasn't an option for XM satellite radio  subscriber and single father Scott MacLean.
Sports,"Peter Waterfield and Leon Taylor, who collected Britain #39;s first Olympic diving medals in 44 years with silver in the synchronised platform event, have both made the 12-man "
Sports,"As evidenced by the leader board midway through the Buick Championship, it #39;s one of those rare golf courses that gives everyone a chance, from crafty finesse players like Fred Funk and Corey Pavin "
Sports," Home runs by Derek Jeter, Hideki Matsui and Bernie Williams were enough to lead the New York Yankees to another victory, despite the struggles of Esteban Loaiza."
World,"  Explosives have been found in the wreckage of the second of two jets which crashed almost simultaneously this week, Russia #39;s FSB security service says."
World,"CHUPEI, Taiwan : Bulldozers and hundreds of rescuers were airlifted to a remote mountain village in Taiwan, where at least 19 people are feared dead after a typhoon triggered a massive landslide."
World,"KHARTOUM, Sudan, Aug 28, 2004 (PANA) -- A group of 84 Eritrean deportees who on Friday forced a Libyan plane to land in Khartoum instead of Asmara, their country #39;s capital, has requested for political asylum in Sudan."
World,"ROME, Aug 27 (AFP) - Russian Patriarch Alexy II blasted the Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches Friday for proselytising in traditionally Orthodox areas of the former Soviet Union, even as the Vatican handed over a precious icon to his Orthodox Church."
Business,British Airways #39; (BA) chief executive Rod Eddington has admitted that the company  quot;got it wrong quot; after staff shortages led to three days of travel chaos for passengers.
Business,"Oil prices went down and stock prices went up, pushing blue chip stocks to their third straight weekly gain. All the major stock market indexes moved up, although it was one of the lightest trading weeks of "
Business,One of the Valley #39;s top venture-capital-backed companies said Friday that it is being acquired by database publishing giant Thomson Corp.
World,Russian officials investigating the crashes of two passenger planes have discovered the remains of two Chechen women thought to be  quot;Black Widows quot; - suicide bombers given that name 
Business," Some 93 million Americans own  shares of mutual funds, but many of these people have only  vague ideas of how they work. Here are some common questions  and the answers to them."
Business," Investors may pack up and leave next  week as the Republican National Convention comes to New York  and many on Wall Street take a vacation, draining U.S. markets  of volume and leaving stocks flopping around with little  direction."
Business," Corporate deal makers started the  summer hoping an improved economy would make this merger season  a hot one. As the bullish stock market and other  merger friendly conditions fizzled, however, so did their  hopes."
Business," Calpine Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CPN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CPN.N</A> has been  struggling badly ever since the Enron Corp. collapse in 2001  exposed the weaknesses of its power generation and trading  business, but a recent study of its accounts suggests worse may  still be to come."
World,The Tory leader reacts angrily to reports that he has been told his stance on the war means he cannot meet President Bush.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is targeting late 2006 for the release of Longhorn, the long-awaited and ambitious successor to Windows XP. A server version is slated for 2007."
Sci/Tech,The announcement yesterday by Attorney General John Ashcroft that the Justice Department had executed search warrants on five homes and one ISP in connection with alleged illegal copying and sharing of music and movie files didnt necessarily send 
Sports,Renault #39;s Jarno Trulli claimed pole position for Sunday #39;s Belgian Grand Prix as weather conditions played into his hands in qualifying on Saturday.
World,": Shia fighters left the holiest shrine in Najaf today and began turning in their weapons, after tens of thousands of pilgrims celebrated a peace agreement that ended a bloody rebellion."
World,The charges include the 2002 bombing of a French oil tanker and plotting to kill the United States ambassador. One man was sentenced to death for killing a Yemeni police officer and seven received 10 year prison terms.
World,28 August 2004 -- The Russian Orthodox Church has taken possession of a religious icon that hung for years in the private chapel of Pope John Paul II.
World,Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi is deeply involved in the most critical chess game of his career. His country faces allegations it is secretly building a nuclear weapons arsenal under 
World,"Take a run down the four-mile stretch of road that leads from Jerusalem to Maleh Adumim, which, with its 31,000 residents, is the West Bank #39;s largest settlement."
Business,  The head of British Airways and top managers helped with passenger check in Saturday as the airline sought recover from a week of chaos that stranded thousands of passengers.
Sports,US Olympic Committee officials angrily denounced gymnastics international federation for sending a letter to Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm asking him 
Sports,Secretary of State Colin Powell has canceled a visit to Greece to attend the closing ceremonies of the Athens Olympics. Greek and US officials say anti-American demonstrations in the Greek capital hours before 
Sports,"Birgit Fischer settled for silver, leaving the 42-year-old Olympian with two medals in two days against decidedly younger competition."
World,"The worldwide war on terror is still on the lose-side, as al-Qaeda is still posing as big a threat as ever, according to an alarming United Nations report."
World, Thousands of cyclists snarled traffic in New York on Friday night and police said they arrested more than 250 people and confiscated their bicycles in the first significant protest against President Bush before the Republican convention.
World," Iran is ready to provide ""guarantees"" it won't seek nuclear weapons, President Mohammad Khatami said Saturday, urging the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency to close its investigation into the country's program when it meets next month.    The United States, which says Iran is trying to develop weapons, is pushing the International Atomic Energy Agency to refer Tehran to the U.N..."
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT IS facing a fresh onslaught over alleged antitrust activities, with authorities in San Francisco and Los Angeles claiming that its products have adversely affected civil servants and local government functionaries."
Sports,"The United States basketball team didn #39;t just lose to Argentina and, with it, a chance to play for the Olympic gold medal. The high-priced roster of NBA players might have lost something even more precious than that: the world #39;s respect."
Sports,Jarno Trulli grabbed his second pole position of the season at Spa on Saturday after taking a gamble and qualifying on intermediate tyres.
Sports,"Schinias, Greece (Sports Network) - Germany and Hungary each claimed a pair of gold medals on the final day of the canoe/kayak program at the 2004 Olympics."
World,Rebels blew up a pipeline inside an oilfield in southern Iraq in the latest in a series of attacks on the country #39;s oil infrastructure that 
World, Sudan's government on Saturday ruled out discussion of an African Union proposal to send peacekeepers into the conflict ridden Darfur region during the latest peace talks with rebels.
Sports," World 200 meters champion John Capel did  not run on the United States 4x100 meters relay team in  Friday's Olympic semi finals because of a positive test for  marijuana, U.S. head men's coach George Williams said on  Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"  According to data from IDC #39;s Western European Quarterly Server Tracker, server sales rose for the fourth consecutive quarter in the second quarter of 2004 with 10."
Sports,"How You Play the Game? At the Olympics, Some Think It Is Whether You Win or Lose. By David Marash. ATHENS, Aug. 28, 2004 - There was literally a field house full of great performances as the world #39;s greatest "
World,"Howard or Latham? It depends on what kind of election it turns out to be, says Alistair Mant. John Howard will probably win an S-type election and Mark Latham an A-type election."
World," Four Central Asian nations on Saturday formally approved Russia's membership to their economic bloc, providing Moscow the opportunity to restore its influence in the strategic, energy rich region."
Sports,Hungarian weightlifter Ferenc Gyurkovics was stripped of his silver medal and kicked out of the Olympics on Saturday for using steroids.
Sports,"Bolton student Amir Khan steps into the ring tomorrow for the biggest fight of his young life. Facing him will be Cuban veteran Mario Kindelan, the 33-year-old defending Olympic lightweight champion."
World,"Amid the twisted metal and rubble of downtown storefronts and homes, in the side streets where residents tentatively ventured out, and even among the rebels in retreat, the word "
World,"A Vatican delegation has returned a centuries-old Russian Orthodox icon to Russia #39;s Orthodox patriarch in a special ceremony. The Icon of Our Lady of Kazan, which has spent the last "
Sci/Tech,"Urgent investment is needed in North Korea to deal with serious environmental problems that have depleted the countrys forests, contaminated water supplies and polluted the air, the United Nations top environmental official has said."
Sci/Tech,People in Polk and other counties declared disaster areas because of Hurricane Charley are getting federal and state help faster than any other emergency in history.
Sports,"HERE in the land of myth, that familiar god of sports -- karma -- threw a bolt of lightning into the Olympic stadium yesterday. Marion Jones lunged desperately with her baton in the 4 x 100m relay final, but couldn #39;t reach her target."
World,"In Bangladesh, at least 50 people have been injured in clashes with authorities during a general strike called by the main opposition party."
World,"A SUSPECTED Palestinian collaborator with Israel was executed late today by two gunmen outside a mosque in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Palestinian security sources said."
World,AN Australian navy frigate has plucked 15 people to safety from a burning and sinking Indonesian boat. The dramatic rescue was made 200 nautical miles east of Singapore.
World," Sudan's two Darfur rebel groups walked out of peace talks in Nigeria for 24 hours Saturday, saying they needed to mourn 75 civilians killed by Sudanese government forces and Arab Janjaweed militia in the last three days."
World, Chechnya's capital Grozny emptied as residents fearing rebel raids fled a day before an election to replace their slain pro Moscow leader.
World," Police found the bodies of a slain Turkish truck driver and an Iraqi man on a highway in northern Iraq, a Turkish diplomat said Saturday."
Sports," The U.S. women took their third  consecutive gold medal in Olympic basketball Saturday, breaking  open a close game in the fourth quarter to beat Australia  74 63."
World," Sudan's two Darfur rebel groups  walked out of peace talks in Nigeria for 24 hours Saturday,  saying they needed to mourn 75 civilians killed by Sudanese  government forces and Arab Janjaweed militia in the last three  days."
Sports,"Jarno Trulli made the most of the conditions in qualifying to claim pole ahead of Michael Schumacher, while Fernando finished third."
Sports,Hungarian weightlifter Ferenc Gyurkovics was stripped of his silver medal and kicked out of the Olympics on Saturday for using steroids. Puerto Rican wrestler Mabel Fonseca was also expelled for a positive drug test.
Sports,"BULLETIN<br>BC-OLY--Women's Final BKW,0040<br>BULLETIN<br>    ATHENS, Greece (AP)  --  The United States won the gold medal Saturday in women's basketball, beating Australia 74-63."
World,"Unionist and nationalist politicians in Northern Ireland have the prize of an end to militant republicanism within their grasp, a senior Sinn Fein figure stressed today."
World,Lebanon #39;s Cabinet voted Saturday to amend the country #39;s constitution to permit President Emile Lahoud to stay in office for three more years after his present term ends.
World,"A CENTRAL Asian economic group today formally approved Russia #39;s membership bid, giving Moscow a chance to restore its influence in this strategic, energy-rich region."
World," Doctors performed a record number of abortions in England and Wales in 2003, with almost two percent of women aged 15 to 44 choosing to end a pregnancy, according to health ministry figures published in the British press."
World, Pro Syrian President Emile Lahoud's bid to stay in office three more years was assured in a dramatic about face Saturday when political rival Prime Minister Rafik Hariri bowed to Syrian pressure and proposed a constitutional amendment allowing the head of state to extend his term.
Sports," The U.S. women took their third  consecutive gold medal in Olympic basketball on Saturday,  breaking open a close game in the fourth quarter to beat  Australia 74 63."
World," National Guard and Reserve soldiers deserve better health care and other benefits from the federal government, said North Dakota Democrat Rep. Earl Pomeroy."
Business,"NEW HAVEN, CONN. - A partnership that includes Nobel Prize-winning economists is not eligible for \$106 million in tax deductions it claimed from a tax shelter, a federal judge ruled Friday in a case that has "
Business,"BANGKOK (Dow Jones)--Thai Airways International PCL (THAI.TH) plans to fund the planned purchase of 14 new aircraft, worth a total of 96."
Sports,The US State Department has announced the cancellation of Secretary of State Colin Powell #39;s planned lightning visit to Athens to attend the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.
Sports,FRANCE finally struck cycling gold when Julien Absalon won the mountain bike cross country title today in the last cycling race of the Games.
Sports,"FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium   Jarno Trulli is the only driver to beat Michael Schumacher this season. On Saturday, the Renault driver claimed another victory."
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays look to rebound from a tough loss as they host the New York Yankees for the third of a four game set at SkyDome.
World,The FSB (Russia #39;s security service and ex KGB) have confirmed that explosives have been located on the second crashed Russian jet.
World,Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has warned that peace cannot come to the Middle East without the help of Iran. Mr Khatami was responding to questions from reporters about American policies in the region.
World,"MAKHACHKALA, Russia -- Chechens this weekend are choosing a replacement for their assassinated president -- the Kremlin hoping the vote will bring some stability to a region racked by a decade of violence."
Business," Investors may pack up and leave next week as the Republican National Convention comes to New York and many on Wall Street take a vacation, draining U.S. markets of volume and leaving stocks flopping around with little direction."
Sci/Tech," Newly arrived Duke University freshmen got something considerably snazzier than the usual Blue Devils T shirts and ball caps: Their goodie bags included a free iPod digital music player engraved with the school's crest and the words ""Class of 2008."""
Sports," Argentina won its first Olympic gold  medal in 52 years in the soccer final Saturday, while the U.S.  women's basketball team atoned for their men's failure by  storming to victory."
World,Iranian President Mohammad Khatami warns that peace cannot come to the Middle East without the help of Iran.
Sports,Manchester United needed a controversial equaliser from striker Alan Smith in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Sports,"The sailing and canoe-kayak events have closed at the Athens Olympics while athletics, wrestling, and basketball will give fans plenty to cheer at the Athens Olympics."
Sci/Tech," A ""playful"" killer whale who likes to frolic alongside fishermen has damaged three boats in separate incidents in recent weeks."
World,The most satisfying images from the Boston Red Sox's latest win are the X-rays of Manny Ramirez's knee. The Boston slugger fouled a ball off his knee in the fourth inning of the Red Sox's 5-3 home victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night...
Business,"With the Republican National Convention kicking off on Monday and a slew of economic reports due out in the week ahead, investors could be in for some rough sledding."
Sci/Tech,The record industry #39;s anti-piracy czar has given a thumbs-up to the Department of Justice #39;s Operation Digital Gridlock. The program is the federal government #39;s attempt 
Sci/Tech,"BRUSSELS, Belgium Aug. 25, 2004 - Risking another trans-Atlantic tussle over Microsoft Corp., European Union antitrust regulators said Wednesday they were investigating whether the software giant #39;s deal with media conglomerate Time Warner Inc."
Sports,"The very pleasant Games most people experienced, superimposed on one of the world #39;s historic cities. The very expensive Games that Greeks will have to underwrite for decades."
World,Pakistan #39;s economic czar Shaukat Aziz was sworn in as prime minister Saturday and said his government #39;s greatest challenge would be combatting terrorism and maintaining law and order.
World,"Lebanon #39;s cabinet has approved a bill to amend the constitution and allow the president, Emile Lahoud, to stay in power for another three years."
World,"DHAKA, 28 August 2004 - Bangladesh has called in Interpol to assist investigations into the Aug. 21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally which killed 20 people and wounded 300, a senior police officer said yesterday."
Business,"LONDON Yes, that was the head of the British Airways helping out at London #39;s Heathrow Airport today, as the airline scrambles to recover from a week of chaos."
Sports, American gymnast Paul Hamm apparently has no intention of voluntarily giving up his Olympic gold medal in the men #39;s all around competition.
World, Chelsea recovered from the shock of going a goal down after only 12 seconds to beat Southampton 2 1 and extend their winning start to the season to four matches.
Sports,"It #39;s Tuesday morning in college football, California still isn #39;t going to the Rose Bowl and, frankly, people want answers."
Sports,"WOLVERHAMPTON, Dec 7 (SW) - Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Glenn Hoddle has been named the new manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, succeeding Dave Jones, who was sacked in November."
Sports,"An athlete from the Central African Republic is released from the hospital Saturday, one day after he was briefly knocked unconscious in an Olympic taekwondo bout."
Sports,Two goals each from Brazilian forward Branca and Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov gave Bayer Leverkusen a decisive 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday.
World, Officials said Saturday they had found traces of an explosive in the wreckage of the second of two Russian airliners that crashed just minutes apart last Tuesday.
World,"MARK Thatcher #39;s wife, Diane, is planning to begin a new life in the US and leave her husband to face the coup scandal alone in South Africa."
World,"THE UN nuclear watchdog must accept Iran #39;s right to enrich uranium as part of its civil nuclear program, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said today."
World, Officials of Turkey #39;s Embassy in Baghdad are investigating press reports of the al Jazeera television saying that two Turkish hostages were found dead in the north of Iraq.
Sports," Terrell Owens and Jevon Kearse arrived in Philadelphia this spring as the top receiver and pass rusher who can elevate the hopes of a team that has lost three straight NFC title games. But as the 2004 NFL season starts, the Eagles are battered, a reminder that injuries are the great equalizer that can neutralize any big money, big name offseason moves."
World, A court in Zimbabwe found Briton Simon Mann guilty of attempting to illegally buy arms to stage a putsch in oil rich Equatorial Guinea but acquitted 66 other defendants of involvement in the alleged coup.
World," On the eve of the GOP National Convention, Republicans in battleground Ohio are in the midst of a fund raising scandal and fighting in the ranks that have played out through name calling, anonymous allegations and reports of document thefts."
World," You'd think the details would be scorched into a veteran's memory like a cattle brand: ducking gunfire, seeing someone die in battle, bracing against a blast's concussion. Who could forget?"
Business,"Bruce Goodman is shopping for a new plasma television. He #39;s been doing that for a while -- about six months.  quot;It #39;s much more work than it ought to be, quot; he said of his research."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will amend its rules on the qualification of independent directors to make it in line with global standards.
Sci/Tech,"Both under the hood and above it, the Apple iPod from HP looks just like the Apple iPod from Apple. It has the same Click Wheel, backlit black and white LCD screen and chrome and white case design."
Sports,Ryder Cup qualifiers Thomas Levet and Miguel Angel Jimenez moved two shots clear at 15-under with one round of the BMW International in Munich remaining.
World," Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to bomb a subway station in midtown Manhattan, sources said early Saturday.    At least one of the men may have an affiliation with a terrorist organization, according to two law enforcement sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity..."
Sci/Tech,"Digital, high-definition television can be a complex enough business in its own right. But the shift from analog to digital now also means a shift from fat to flat. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"skillio writes  quot;Everyone #39;s favorite OS maven, Bill Gates, announced a release date for Longhorn on Friday. He confirms what many had suspected - Microsoft will attempt to complete this release in calendar year 2006."
Sci/Tech,"India #39;s fear of a downstream deluge in the Sutlej River in the northwestern state of Himachal Pradesh, should a blockage on the Peerechu river in Tibet burst, highlights the "
Sports,Liu Xiang became the first man from China to win an Olympic athletics gold medal here Friday after scorching to victory in the mens 110 metres hurdles with a world record-equalling time.
Sports,HAVING finally wrapped their hands around the holy grail - an Olympic gold medal -ustralia #39;s men #39;s hockey players retired to their dressingrooms to perform a victory ritual immortalised by a national team familiar with success.
Sports,time defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand and former world number one Lleyton Hewitt of Australia have advanced to Saturday #39;s semifinals of the Long Island Cup men #39;s tennis tournament in New York.
Sports, Chelsea claimed its fourth straight win of the season by beating Southampton 2 1 on Saturday while Alan Smith scored a controversial late equalizer for Manchester United to draw 1 1 at Blackburn.
Business,"MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State University officials said the college is bucking a nationwide trend toward declining enrollment in MBA degree programs."
Sci/Tech,"In the final article in a series on building a website, Michael Herman explains how Google ranks webpages and what you can do to improve your ranking."
Sports," Three straight late season stumbles have taken the luster off Virginia Tech. Now the Hokies are looking to get it back, and there's no better way to do that than to knock off No. 1 Southern California. The Hokies and Trojans open the season Saturday night in the Black Coaches Association Classic at FedEx Field, home of the Washington Redskins. The game begins at 7:45 p.m."
World," Thousands of abortion rights activists marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, the latest in a growing procession of protests leading up to the Republican National Convention."
Sci/Tech," By the time Microsoft finally un corrals Longhorn, a significant portion of its potential customer base will be long gone."
Sports,"The men #39;s Olympic bronze medal basketball game on Saturday between the United States and Lithuania was delayed after both teams showed up at the Olympic Indoor Hall wearing their home white uniforms, officials said."
Sports,"Secretary of State Colin Powell canceled his trip to Greece at the last minute partly because of concern his presence -- expected to be met with anti-war protests -- might have disrupted the closing ceremony at the Olympics, State Department officials "
Sports,"All of us in the USA Gymnastics family were surprised and saddened to read the comments Paul Hamm made in an article by Juliet Macur,  quot;Hamm Set to Put Ordeal in the Past quot; (Aug. 25), concerning the support "
Sports,"Manchester United has made a second bid for Wayne Rooney, the 18-year-old striker #39;s club Everton said Saturday. The bid was higher than the unsuccessful 23."
Sports,"Almost 13 million UK viewers tuned in to watch Paula Radcliffe attempt to run the Olympic 10,000 metres on Friday. Radcliffe dropped out of the race with 12 of the 25 laps to go, just five days after quitting the marathon in tears."
World,ABUJA : Darfur #39;s two rebel groups said they would boycott African Union-led peace talks with Sudanese officials for one day in protest at alleged recent attacks on civilians by government forces.
World,"Pakistan #39;s new prime minister, Shaukat Aziz, took his oath of office Saturday, becoming Pakistan #39;s 21st prime minister in 57 years."
Sports," Barry Bonds decided against taking a day off and was in the lineup Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. The Giants slugger often skips day games that follow night games, and he originally was scheduled to sit out Saturday."
Sports," The United States and Lithuania both arrived wearing white uniforms to the bronze medal basketball game Saturday, delaying the start for 48 minutes."
World, The crash of explosions and crackle of gunfire that have torn through Najaf for weeks gave way Saturday to the clangs of shovels clearing the destruction and the wail of police sirens announcing the return of government control to the devastated holy city.
World,Britain's Kelly Holmes makes Olympic history by adding 1500m gold to her 800m title.
Sports,"The Spaniard will start tomorrows race from third position, and expects to run a strong race."
World,"Mixed in with daily updates on security, the president receives a quick campaign overview from Karl Rove."
Sci/Tech,"'Green' treatments could provide cheap, healthy therapy for children, study says    HealthDayNews -- The great outdoors provides great benefits to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.    So says a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign study in the September issue of the American Journal of Public Health..."
Sci/Tech,"By IRA DREYFUSS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bills to protect restaurants and food companies against lawsuits by people who claim the meals or snacks made them fat are moving ahead in the states like hamburgers passed out a drive-thru window.    Measures known as ""cheeseburger bills"" bar people from seeking damages in court from food companies for weight gain and associated medical conditions, including heart disease and diabetes..."
Sci/Tech,"By PAUL ELIAS    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Several California cities and counties, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, sued Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) on Friday, accusing the software giant of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the personal computer operating system market..."
Business,President Bush on Saturday acknowledged US manufacturing workers have seen a  quot;time of change quot; in the economy but said his private sector-based policies were the way to boost growth.
World," Child soldiers who fought during Liberia's 14 year civil war may be being recruited to fight again as mercenaries in neighboring Guinea, a senior U.N. official said."
World," A Pakistani national and a US citizen were arrested over an alleged plot to blow up a subway station in New York, city police commissioner Raymond Kelly said."
World," A U.S. citizen and a Pakistani national were arrested in an alleged plot to bomb a subway station in midtown Manhattan, and possibly other locations around the city, police said Saturday..."
Sports,"David Moyes praised the Everton fans on Saturday - after they booed Wayne Rooney - for supporting the team  #39;superbly #39;. Leon Osman scored twice as the Toffees beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at Goodison Park, but "
Sports," Thomas Levet shot a 9 under par 63 Saturday and shared the third round lead with Miguel Angel Jimenez at the BMW International Open, where a half dozen players are vying for European Ryder Cup berths."
World," Republican President George W. Bush leads Democrat John Kerry by two point margin, according to a Time magazine poll out    well within the poll's margin for error and similar to surveys released earlier."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The United States has grabbed a 49-44 lead over Lithuania at the half of their bronze medal game at the Olympics."
Sports,Marion Jones and Paula Radcliffe came up empty-handed when their Olympics ended before their races did. Tragic endings in their final events at the Athens Olympics left the two biggest female stars with no 
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco came into these Olympics without a gold medal, but now he has two after winning the men #39;s 5000 meters Saturday night."
World,Human rights campaigners have reacted with delight to news that Chile #39;s former military dictator General Augusto Pinochet could finally stand trial.
World," The creator of the infamous ""butterfly ballot"" used in the 2000 presidential election is fighting for her job as Palm Beach County's elections chief."
World," An Iraqi militant group has kidnapped two  French citizens and is demanding the French government end a  ban on Muslim headscarves to free them, Arabic television  station Al Jazeera said Saturday."
World,"Hicham El Guerrouj shocks world record holder Kenenisa Bekele to win the 5,000m."
Business,"Indian truckers have called off their weeklong strike to protest a service tax after reaching an agreement with the government, the finance ministry said Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"The recording industry continued its onslaught of lawsuits against illegal filesharers yesterday, filing suit against hundreds of computer users who allegedly make music available online."
Sci/Tech,The battle against Internet piracy could shift in earnest to Capitol Hill and further into the homes of individual consumers as the recording industry 
Sports,"ATHENS : Yuriy Borzakovskiy became the first Russian runner to win the Olympic Games men #39;s 800 metres here. Lying at the back of the eight-man field at the bell, Borzakovskiy unleashed his trademark sizzling "
Sports," With the women's 1,600 meter relay team winning gold Saturday night, the United States picked up its 98th medal, topping the total won four years ago in Sydney. Next up: the goal of 100 set by the U.S. Olympic Committee. There was a chance of hitting it late Saturday through one more relay, the men's javelin and men's basketball. If not, it could be tight on Sunday."
Business," By profession, they are Hong Kong  lawyers, military analysts, U.N. diplomats and surgeons, but in  the mental dossiers of good bartenders these out of town  customers are also parents, golfers, cancer patients and  broken hearted lovers."
World," Stymied by a sloppy handoff in the middle of the race, the United States lost to Great Britain by a hundredth of a second Saturday night in the 400 meter relay   a race the American men usually dominate.    U.S..."
Sports,"Britain took a shock gold in the men #39;s Olympic 4x100 meters relay Saturday, pipping favorite the United States by one hundredth of a second."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece Britain #39;s Kelly Holmes has a rare middle-distance double at the Olympics. She came from behind to win the women #39;s 15-hundred today in Athens."
Business,"he United States economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than previously stated, as it struggled under an increasing trade deficit and a slowdown in consumer spending, the Commerce Department said in a report today."
Sci/Tech,"Research has lately shown that enterprises are going to spend a lot of money on IT hardware and infrastructure during the rest of the year, and both Gartner and IDC have new numbers tracking ongoing growth in the server market."
Sports,"ATHENS Hicham El Guerrouj became the first man in 80 years to win the 1,500 and the 5,000 races at the same Olympics, joining Finnish great Paavo Nurmi in the history books Saturday."
Sports,"Description: Jury selection got underway Friday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault trial in Eagle, Colo. News organizations have argued that limits on media access inside the courtroom does not let them fully cover the story."
Sports, The United States defeated Lithuania 104 96 here to win the Olympic men's basketball bronze medal game.
World," Nearly 40 protesters gathered Saturday at the home of the chief financial backer of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, whose ads criticize Democrat John Kerry's military record."
Sports,"Hicham El Guerrouj became the first man in 80 years to win the 1,500 and 5,000 meters at one Olympics, holding up two fingers in triumph Saturday after outsprinting the world "
Sports,"Kelly Holmes of Britain completed a rare double when she captured the Olympic gold medal in the 1,500-meter race Saturday to go with her win in the 800."
Sports,"New Haven, CT (Sports Network) - Seventh-seeded Elena Bovina defeated eighth- seeded Nathalie Dechy of France in three sets Saturday to win the championship at the \$585,000 Pilot Pen Tennis event -- a final US Open tune-up."
World,"The reins of power have once again been handed over in Pakistan. And once again, it #39;s a man hand-picked by the country #39;s military ruler, Gen Pervez Musharraf."
Sports, The U.S. men's basketball team can console itself with two things: third place and the highest point total of the Olympic tournament. The Americans took the bronze medal game seriously Saturday night and earned some revenge in a 104 96 victory over Lithuania. But that wasn't what they came to Athens for.
World," MOSCOW (AP)   Russian investigators found explosive residue on the wreckage of the second of two airliners that crashed minutes apart, a security spokesman said Saturday, adding to evidence that terrorists breached security at one of the country's most up to date airports."
Sports," Hawaii football coach June Jones knew something special was in store four years ago when a lanky, baby faced teenager stepped onto the practice field and completed eight straight passes."
Sports, Television advertising is back at the Masters. Martha Burk and her campaign against the all male membership at Augusta National might not be too far behind.
Sports, The United States retained both Olympic  4x400 meters relay titles Saturday with individual champion  Jeremy Wariner running the third leg for the men's team.
Sports, Cael Sanderson turned into the United  States' new wrestling hero Saturday after he won the Olympics  84kg freestyle gold medal on an evening where four countries  shared the honors.
Sports," The U.S. men's basketball team salvaged  some pride Saturday, beating Lithuania 104 96 to take the  Olympic bronze medal."
Sports, Second seed Lleyton Hewitt  enjoyed a comfortable passage into the final of the Long Island  Cup Saturday when Russian Dmitry Tursunov retired from their  semi final match because of a back injury.
Sports, Elena Bovina added her name to the  list of Russians to watch at next week's U.S. Open when she  beat Nathalie Dechy to win the New Haven Open Saturday.
Business,US President George W. Bush said on Saturday his tax cuts were working to lift growth but a senior aide acknowledged that the economy hit a  quot;soft patch quot; over the last six or eight weeks.
Business, City Manager Terry Brechtel shunned demands for her resignation Thursday and vowed to fight for her job by meeting with the elected officials who want to oust her.
Sports,"Arsenal extended its record league unbeaten streak to 44 games with a 4-1 victory Saturday at Norwich, and 18-year-old American defender Jonathan Spector made his Premier "
World,"In November 2004, Lebanese President Emil Lahoud will complete his six-year term. Parliament, according to the constitution, has to elect the new president (from the Maronite Christian community)."
World," President Bush, on the road to next week's Republican convention, defended his economic record in hard hit Ohio on Saturday as abortion rights activists marched through New York City on the front edge of a wave of anti Bush protests."
World," An Iraqi militant group has kidnapped two  Frenchmen and given the French government 48 hours to end a ban  on Muslim headscarves, Arabic television station Al Jazeera  said Saturday."
World," While the U.S. men's basketball team fell short of its gold medal goal, the bronze it won Saturday night helped the American delegation reach a bigger goal   it was the 100th U.S..."
Sports,"  Arsenal extended its record unbeaten run with a 4 1 win at Norwich City and Chelsea topped Southampton 2 1 Saturday, but Manchester United needed a stoppage time equalizer to draw 1 1 with 10 man Blackburn Rovers."
Sports, Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie lost his bid for a second medal in Athens after finishing fourth Saturday in the men #39;s 10 metre tower.
Sports,"Britain took a shock gold in the men #39;s Olympic 4x100 meters relay Saturday, pipping favorites the United States by one hundredth of a second."
World,US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is welcoming Friday #39;s end of the three-week occupation of the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf by Shi #39;ite militiamen as a great victory for Iraq #39;s interim government.
Sports,"Hu Jia, Sydney silver medallist from China, was crowned in the men #39;s 10m platform final here on Saturday, finishing the competition with 748."
World,"In a single moment last week, all the mystery and contradiction surrounding Moktada al-Sadr, Iraq #39;s rebel cleric, came into focus."
World,"Rebel groups walked away from peace talks with the Sudanese government in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Saturday in protest of alleged attacks by the government-supported Janjaweed militia in the embattled Darfur region, a "
World,"SANAA, YEMEN - A court in Yemen has sentenced one man to death and 14 others to prison terms of up to 10 years for a series of attacks on foreign targets."
World,Aljazeera has aired a video tape showing two French journalists captured in Iraq by an armed group. The video on Saturday showed the two men standing in front of a banner bearing the name of the  quot;Islamic Army in Iraq quot;.
Sports," After five mediocre starts, Esteban Loaiza lost his job in the New York Yankees' rotation on Saturday and was sent to the bullpen. Loaiza failed to make it out of the fifth inning in Friday's 8 7 victory over Toronto."
World," Abortion rights protesters and the first Republican delegates descended on President Bush's heavily fortified convention city Saturday as campaign officials said their boss would use the nomination spotlight to defend his hawkish foreign polices and offer a second term agenda for health care, education and job training."
Sci/Tech,"A new push is on for a smarter, less finicky Java mobile architecture -- with the goal of making it easier for Java/J2ME architects and devs to design, deploy, develop and manage mobile apps."
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The Olympic diving competition came to a close Saturday night with the men #39;s 10-meter platform final, and China increased its medal take to nine with a gold and bronze medal."
Sports," Hicham El Guerrouj became the first man in 80 years to sweep the 1,500 and 5,000 meters at an Olympics, holding up two fingers in triumph after winning the 5,000 Saturday night in an all out sprint down the final straightaway."
Sports,The taekwondo Olympic competition degenerated into chaos Saturday when irate Azerbaijan coaching staff stormed the fighting area in ugly scenes which overshadowed US and Chinese gold medals.
World, Claims and counter claims by Vietnam veterans about John Kerry's military record:
World," An Iraqi militant group has kidnapped two  French journalists and given the French government 48 hours to  end its ban on Muslim headscarves in school, Arabic television  station Al Jazeera said Saturday."
World,Fans plan to protest at a tribute to Johnny Cash at next week's Republican convention in New York.
Sports," Chicago Cubs reliever Kyle Farnsworth took out his frustrations by kicking an electric fan. Now he's expected to miss at least three weeks. Farnsworth was placed on the 15 day disabled list with a sprained and bruised right knee Saturday, one day after he gave up six runs in the ninth inning to the Houston Astros."
World,A survey by The New York Times shows that those who lost a loved one in the 9/11 attacks differ from the public at large on some political and national issues.
Sports," It is not the color they bargained on,  but the U.S. men's basketball team were happy on Saturday to  take any medal they could get their hands on."
Sports,"Defeating one of three teams that beat them earlier in the tournament, the U.S. men's basketball team tops Lithuania, 104-96."
Sports,It didn #39;t need any dramatic comeback. No amazing flurry of three-pointers. No tough defensive stand. No bogus referee #39;s call in the closing seconds.
Sports,"Hicham el-Guerrouj of Morocco and Kelly Holmes of Britain completed Olympic doubles on Saturday, the last day of track and field competition."
World,"Investigators found traces of explosives on the second of two passenger airliners that crashed simultaneously in Russia, security officials announced Saturday, confirming "
World," A U.S. citizen and a Pakistani national were arrested in an alleged plot to bomb a subway station in midtown Manhattan and possibly other locations around the city, police said Saturday..."
Sports,"A sloppy handoff contributes to the United States losing to Britain by a hundredth of a second Saturday in the 400-meter relay. The U.S. men and women sweep the 1,600 relay."
World," Abortion rights protesters and the first Republican delegates descended on President Bush's heavily fortified convention city Saturday as campaign officials said their boss would use the nomination spotlight to defend his hawkish foreign polices and offer a second term agenda for health care, education and job training.   ""He believes it's important for a candidate to talk about what he's done and, most important, where he wants to lead,"" said adviser Karen Hughes, aboard Bush's campaign bus in Ohio..."
World, The FBI is investigating whether a Pentagon analyst fed to Israel secret materials about White House deliberations on Iran. The investigation could strain U.S. Israeli relations and muddy the Bush administration's Middle East policy...
Sports,ATHENS : The United States defeated Lithuania 104-96 here to win the Olympic men #39;s basketball bronze medal game. The US team of National Basketball Association stars had been seeking a fourth consecutive gold 
Sports,Jarno Trulli took the pole Saturday for Sunday #39;s Belgium Grand Prix after fighting off the rain as well as the other 19 drivers.
Sports,Morocco #39;s Hicham El Guerrouj and Briton Kelly Holmes completed historic doubles on the Olympic athletics track on Saturday as the penultimate day of the Athens Games brought two of its greatest moments.
World,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described media baron Ram Nath Goenka as  quot;one of the pillars of the freedom movement quot;.
Sports, Chris Brown has resigned himself to the thought that comparisons to Eddie George will never end. That's OK with the Tennessee Titans' new starting running back.
Sci/Tech," Past presidential candidates and their critics have been known to shade the truth for political purposes. But to memory researchers, it doesn't take intentional falsifying to understand the discrepancies in the retelling of Sen. John Kerry's war experiences."
World," When he steps up to accept his party's nomination for a second time, President Bush will present the record of not one but two presidencies: one before and another after Sept. 11, 2001."
Sports," Argentina beat Italy 84 69 to win the  men's Olympic basketball gold Saturday, the country's first  medal in the sport."
Sports,"Suspicion of performance-enhancing drug use circles the sport now, but the evidence of past doping remains in black and white."
Sports,"Nearly 16 years after Ron Stoops's death, his four football-coaching sons have seen to it that his legacy reverberates throughout Youngstown and college football."
Sports,"General Manager Brian Cashman said the Yankees' front office was considering recalling the pitchers Juan Padilla, Bret Prinz and Felix Heredia."
Business,"The chief executive of British Airways, Rod Eddington, says he will carry out an investigation into the staff shortages that caused flight cancellations this week."
World,MILITANTS have reportedly set a 48-hour deadline after taking two French journalists hostage in Iraq and demanding the rescinding of a ban on the Islamic headscarf in French schools.
World,"DHAKA : Bangladesh was brought to a standstill by the third general strike in a week called by the main opposition Awami League to protest against a deadly attack on a rally, police and witnesses said."
World,Opposition Leader Mark Latham says he is ready for an election campaign if the Prime Minister calls one. Mr Howard flew into Canberra from Launceston yesterday and reportedly spent the afternoon locked in talks with senior advisers.
World,"A small bomb exploded Saturday in northwestern Spain, causing no injuries, after a warning call was made in the name of the Basque separatist group "
World," In the search for riches beyond the dreams of most Cambodians, hundreds of gem diggers plunge daily down dangerous hand built shafts hunting for amethysts and zircons."
Business,"Tillie, the clown face that graced the front of Palace Amusements in Asbury Park for nearly 50 years, was preserved in June before the rest of the building was torn down."
Sports,"Chinese divers dominated again at these Olympics, winning a record six gold medals, so it was fitting that in the last event they were left to compete against themselves."
Sports,Yelena Slesarenko upset red-hot favourite Hestrie Cloete in the high jump as the Russian added Olympic gold to her World Indoor title.
Sports,South Africa captain Graeme Smith says his team #39;s losing run is reaching  quot;nightmare quot; proportions following their ninth successive defeat.
Sports, Veterans Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley refused to let the United States Olympic women's basketball dynasty suffer the same ignoble fate as that of the American men.
World," While the surge in world oil prices has been a godsend for African exporters, it has placed an extra burden on other economies on the world's poorest continent, whose governments have passed on the cost increase to petrol pump users."
World," For years, Viet Ville, a small community of Vietnamese refugees in the western Philippine island of Palawan, has stood as a symbol of local hospitality and tolerance."
World," ATHENS (CP)   Canada had its biggest one day medal haul at the Athens Olympics on Saturday, picking up a medal of every colour on the eve of the Games finale."
World,The U.S. men's basketball team can console itself with two things: third place and the highest point total of the Olympic tournament.
World," Abortion rights protesters and the first Republican delegates descended on President Bush's heavily fortified convention city Saturday as campaign officials said their boss would use the nomination spotlight to defend his hawkish foreign polices and offer a second term agenda for health care, education and job training.   ""He believes it's important for a candidate to talk about what he's done and, most important, where he wants to lead,"" said adviser Karen Hughes, aboard Bush's campaign bus in Ohio..."
World," The FBI has spent more than a year covertly investigating, including with the use of electronic surveillance, whether a Pentagon analyst funneled highly classified material to Israel, officials said Saturday. Prosecutors were still weighing whether to bring the most serious charge of espionage..."
World," Shiite militants and U.S. forces battled throughout the Baghdad slum of Sadr City, and a mortar barrage slammed into a busy neighborhood in the capital in a new wave of violence Saturday that killed at least five people and wounded dozens of others..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft in the fall will launch the latest version of its performance management product, offering it up as a key link in its ambitious DSI (Dynamic Systems Initiative) plan to reduce IT complexity by improving software and hardware manageability."
Sports,"If Amir Khan gets an Olympic boxing gold on Sunday, will our Britain-based Indian cousins be willing to call themselves Asian once again?"
Sports,Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel criticised referee Alan Wiley after he granted Manchester United a controversial late Alan Smith equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park.
Sports,Slesarenko cleared 2.04m at the first attempt which none of her rivals could match and she went on to set a new Olympic record of 2.06.
World,The challenge is clear and the opportunity is there. It is now up to our new prime minister to show that the modern corporate mind can deliver on the national public policy objectives of a poor country.
World,DHAKA: Bangladeshs prime minister and her main rival are under pressure to set aside years of bitter feuding after a grenade attack on an opposition rally killed 20 people and triggered a week of violent protests nationwide.
Business,"Elephants on parade, bulls on the beach, bears on the bench. It #39;s going to be quite a week on Wall Street. Although how many Wall Streeters will be around is up in the air."
Business,"Back in the days when Fleet Financial was riding high, rolling up the New England banking industry, Michael Zucchini was the man CEO Terry Murray turned to right after he was done with his latest press conference regarding his latest acquisition."
Sports,The game was concocted by a physical education instructor in Massachusetts and dominated by the United States at the Olympics for most of the 20th century.
Sports,The prosecution said it had found contamination in DNA  quot;control quot; samples intended to guarantee that testing was accurate.
World,"NEW DELHI: Despite the standoff with the opposition, Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh plans to convene an all-party meeting ahead of Ambassador at Large Khurshid Kasuris visit to New Delhi next week."
Business,The Swiss banking giant announces it is to integrate its private investment unit CSFB and float its Winterthur insurance wing.
Sci/Tech,"Setting its sights on the Microsoft mobile camp, Nokia has kicked off two standards initiatives intended to strengthen its appeal to enterprise IT."
Sports, Hicham El Guerrouj completed the first Olympic 1500 5000 double since Finn Paavo Nurmi 80 years ago on the penultimate day of the Athens Games on Saturday.
Sports,"  Manchester United has made a second bid for England striker Wayne Rooney in excess of 23.5 million pounds ( $42.23 million), the teenager #39;s club, Everton, said Saturday."
Sports,seeded Lleyton Hewitt reached Sunday #39;s final at the Waterhouse Cup where he will play either Paradorn Srichaphan or Peruvian Luis Horna.
Sports," Adrian Annus of Hungary, the Athens Olympic men #39;s hammer throw champion embroiled in a doping scandal, will appear at a hearing of the International Olympic Committee #39;s disciplinary commission on Sunday to explain his case, IOC officials said "
Sports,"JUST like ESPN Star Sports v StarHub, Manchester United left it until the very last moment to appease their followers last night. As thousands of Singapore fans waited right up to programme time for the live "
Sports,JARNO Trulli claimed his second career pole position yesterday after a gamble on the weather kept him ahead of Michael Schumacher in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
World,"US and Afghan troops detained 22 suspected Taliban fighters during a major search operation after a gunbattle in a southern Afghan mountain range, officials said Saturday."
Sports," Larry Bowa will retain his job through the end of the season, but Philadelphia general manager Ed Wade wouldn't address whether the Phillies manager will return in 2005."
World," Train service to Penn Station in New York halted Saturday afternoon, creating delays and forcing NJ Transit customers to take PATH trains into the city, officials said."
Sports, Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj and Briton  Kelly Holmes gave the Athens Games two of its greatest moments  Saturday by surging to victory on the athletics track and claim  historic Olympic doubles.
Sports," CROMWELL, Connecticut (Reuters) - Fred Funk shot a  one-under-par 69 Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the  third round of the Buick Championship."
Business,"Lenders issued \$33.2 billion in new loans for commercial properties in the second quarter, up 17.4 percent from the same quarter in 2003, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Friday."
Business,A question. Is putting an inveterate gambler in charge of the world #39;s biggest bookmaker not dissimilar to handing Wayne Rooney the keys to the brothel?
Sports,Manchester United last night appeared to move a step closer to successfully completing the signing of Wayne Rooney when they lodged an increased 25 million bid for the England striker.
World,"Rebel groups walked out of peace talks with the Sudanese government in Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday in protest of alleged attacks in the Darfur region."
World,"_ Islamic militants released a brief tape showing two French journalists kidnapped recently in Iraq and said they were holding the men to protest a French law banning headscarves in schools, according to footage aired Saturday by an Arab "
Sports,Everyone knew what Eli Manning could do. But what happens when this prized quarterback is not playing well? Can he recover?
Business,"Seven big US airlines have signed up to sell tickets through a new low-cost electronic distribution network. The announcement Wednesday of the network, Trueconnect, is the latest in the big airlines #39; assault on high ticketing costs."
Business,"THE All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) on Saturday called off its seven-day strike after finalising an agreement with the Government on the contentious issue of service tax and the various demands including tax deducted at source (TDS), scrapping "
Business,"Italy #39;s government renewed its threat to let Alitalia die unless unions agree to a cost-cutting deal by September 15, saying the days of bailing out the loss-making airline were over."
Sports,"MOROCCO #39;s Hicham El Guerrouj completes an historic 1500-5000m double, emulating the achievement of Paavo Nurmi in 1924. BRITAIN #39;s Kelly Holmes becomes only the third woman in Olympic history to complete the 800m-1500m double."
Sports,Paula Radcliffe will be awaiting the results of fresh tests on her battered body on Saturday - but the reality is that she already knows the answer.
World,"The plot: Sir Mark Thatcher had it all; cars, cash, kudos and a Cape Town paradise to call home. Today hes under house arrest and the outcome could yet be a tragic one."
Sports, Bucky Jacobsen drove in three runs with a home run and a double to lead the Seattle Mariners past the Kansas City Royals 9 7 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.
World," US President George W. Bush rolled across this battleground state, rallying supporters ahead of next week's Republican National Convention, where he will formally be nominated for another four year term."
Sports," Adrian Beltre pounded out five hits,  including his major league leading 42nd home run of the season,  to guide the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4 2 win over the host New  York Mets in the National League Saturday."
World,Former BBC boss Greg Dyke attacks the prime minister over the Iraq war and his treatment of the BBC.
Business,"  For millions of Americans, gymnast Paul Hamm #39;s fame began only when the broad shouldered Olympian shrugged off a fall in the vaulting competition last week and made an inspired comeback to win gold."
Sports,"Colin Powell, the US Secretary of State, cancelled a weekend visit to attend the closing ceremony of the Olympics, prompting Greek Communists to claim it as a victory for anti-American protests."
Sports,"Mulaudzi out-dipped Kipketer to win silver in 1:44.61 to add to the world indoor title he won in March. Kipketer, the world record-holder and a three-time former world champion, had to be content with bronze in 1:44."
World,Hunger-striking Arab  quot;Palestinian quot; prisoners who fall ill will not be treated in Israel #39;s hospitals.  quot;I am not prepared for the lives of patients and medical teams in our hospitals to be endangered by admitting 
Sports," Roger Clemens pitched six innings for his 324th victory and the Houston Astros made the most of three Chicago errors Saturday, hanging on to beat the Cubs 7 6."
World," Eurostar operations were unaffected by a 24 hour strike over pay by members of the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, a company spokesman said."
Sports," The race for the Nextel Cup championship is down to the wire and the points leader is running away from the field. Suddenly, a slower car gets in his way, holding him up until the other contenders catch up. It just so happens, the slower car is a teammate of one of the contenders. Impossible? Think again."
World,Thousands of jobs will go as BBC boss Mark Thompson announces a radical shake-up of the corporation.
World," Russian investigators found explosive residue on the wreckage of the second of two airliners that crashed minutes apart, a security spokesman said Saturday, adding to evidence that terrorists breached security at one of the country's most up to date airports.    The high explosive hexogen was found on the Tu 134 airliner that went down Tuesday south of Moscow, said Sergei Ignatchenko, spokesman for the Federal Security Service, or FSB, Russia's domestic security agency..."
Sports,"The Montreal Expos look to be a nicely stocked expansion package, choked full of appealing players both in the majors and minors with little club debt baggage."
Sci/Tech,The media frenzy over the Google I.P.O. is a perfect example of the disproportionate amount of attention the technology sector receives.
Sci/Tech,"Type design was once the province of skilled artisans. With the help of new computer programs, neophytes have flooded the Internet with their creations."
Sci/Tech,"After centuries of guesswork, architects have a high-tech way to hear the acoustics of buildings they haven't yet built."
World,"International delegates meet in Sweden to explore ways of combating so-called ""honour killings""."
Sports,Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has indicated that he does not expect any movement on the Wayne Rooney transfer saga before tomorrow.
Sports,"Olympics: Despite doubts and fears that the facilities would not be ready in time and drugs scandals before the Games had even started, we have witnessed a memorable Olympics for all the right reasons."
Sports,An old-timer is trying to play mind games with the 17-year-old who has gone from Bolton Lads #39; and Girls #39; Club to today #39;s lightweight Olympic boxing final.
Sports,Colin Montgomerie has been walking around like a man who has already received the nod over his selection for the Ryder Cup team. The players all say that they want him in the team.
Sports,Grace Park closed with an eagle and two birdies for a 7-under-par 65 and a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Wachovia LPGA Classic on Saturday.
World,"At least 29 people have been killed and 30 injured, when a bus crashed into a truck and a taxi cab on a highway linking two of Morocco #39;s popular tourist destinations."
Sports," With the New York Yankees' starting rotation struggling, the team's offense matched its biggest performance of the season. Tony Clark homered three times, Ruben Sierra hit his 300th career homer, and Gary Sheffield and Alex Rodriguez also connected to lead the Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 18 6 Sunday."
Sports,"Mark Martin, who with 533 consecutive starts trails only two active drivers, is proud to say he is not just sticking around to pick up lucrative checks with lackluster performances."
Business,"Diet trends aren't just for adults anymore. A new obsession of America's food, beverage and restaurant companies is thwarting childhood obesity."
Business,"If 2003 was the year for investors to live dangerously, 2004 is fast becoming the year to duck and cover."
Sports,MUNICH: Spain #39;s 40-year-old Miguel Angel Jimenez was leading the BMW InternationalOpen following Friday #39;s second round as Europe #39;s elite were chasing points to get on the Ryder Cup team.
Sports,A seven-under-par third round of 65 saw Korea #39;s Grace Park open up a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Wachovia Classic in Berkleigh.
Sports,FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Renault #39;s Jarno Trulli claimed pole position for today #39;s Belgian Grand Prix as weather conditions played into his hands in qualifying yesterday.
World,"It was a  quot;distressed quot; Baroness Thatcher who spoke to her troubled son on Friday. Anticipating the media scrum outside her Belgravia home, the former prime minister was surrounded by no fewer "
World,Opposition Leader Mark Latham today urged Prime Minister John Howard to either call an election and dissolve parliament or allow this week #39;s parliament sitting to proceed.
Business,  A Pennsylvania brewery is betting beer drinkers are willing to pay an extra dollar to keep their drinks cold nearly an hour longer.
Sports,"com. Hours after its men #39;s soccer team beat Paraguay for the country #39;s first Olympic gold medal in any sport since 1952, the Argentine men #39;s basketball team made it a double "
Sports,"HICHAM El Guerrouj wrote his name large in the annals of Olympic history last night when he bestrode athletics middle and long-distance disciplines by completing a 1500m and 5,000m double gold."
Sports,THROUGHOUT these Olympics it was feared that the only thing British sprinters would live up to was the negative predictions of those who said they would never mount a challenge to the all-conquering USA representatives.
Sports,"WHEN history repeats itself, no-one minds if the experience was enjoyable in the first instance, but watching Paula Radcliffe on Friday night was as harrowing as being made to sit through your least favourite movie, this time without the popcorn and only "
World,"ON the eve of possibly calling a federal election, Prime Minister John Howard chose his words carefully when delivering the key speech at the Tasmanian Liberal State Council yesterday."
Sports," Bronze is better than nothing. That's one Olympic lesson the U.S. men's basketball team was able to understand. The Americans took the third place game seriously Saturday night, earning some revenge and salvaging some self respect in a 104 96 victory over Lithuania. Although they didn't get what they wanted in Athens, they didn't embarrass themselves in their finale, either."
Sports," Maurice Greene grabbed the baton and accelerated toward the finish, blowing past a Nigerian and reeling in Britain's Mark Lewis Francis. But even the self proclaimed greatest sprinter of all time could not make up for a sloppy handoff earlier in the race Saturday, and his chest crossed the line just a hair behind the Brit's. The Americans were forced to settle for silver by an excruciating hundredth of a second."
Sports, Grace Park closed with an eagle and two birdies for a 7 under par 65 and a one stroke lead after three rounds of the Wachovia LPGA Classic on Saturday.
World, EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Former BBC journalist Andrew Gilligan  had harsh words for Tony Blair's government and the BBC's board  of governors Saturday in his first public appearance since  resigning in the wake of the Hutton report.
World,"MOSCOW, RUSSIA (ANS/BosNewsLife) -- A Vatican cardinal has handed a rare icon back to the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow as a personal gift from Pope John Paul II, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported Saturday, August 28."
World," Police have arrested a Dutch national  suspected of supplying thousands of tons of ingredients for  mustard gas and nerve gas to Iraq under toppled leader Saddam  Hussein, prosecutors said Tuesday."
World," Iran said Saturday it would continue its nuclear program but provide ""guarantees"" not to build atomic weapons, and warned Washington it cannot stabilize neighboring Iraq and Afghanistan without Tehran's help."
World,"In addition to relieving Mexico City #39;s top cop Marcelo Ebrard of his duties, the president also let go Jos Luis Figueroa, director of the Federal Preventative Police."
Sports,"Many said these Games would be a shambles, but they turned out to be sensational. Sensational not just because of the virtual dope-of-the-day revelations but in their ancient concept and their modern execution."
Sports,"It was the morning after the night before, and Paula Radcliffe was pondering the big decision -  quot;probably the biggest decision she will have to make in her running life quot;, the Independent on Sunday described it at the time."
World,Portugal has warned that a floating Dutch abortion clinic will not be allowed to enter its waters. The clinic offers the abortion pill in international waters to women in countries where it is illegal or restricted.
Sports," Adrian Beltre pounded out five hits, including his major league leading 42nd home run of the season, to guide the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4 2 win over the host New York Mets in the National League Saturday."
Sports,"Kevin Brown flirted with danger in the early innings, allowing the Blue Jays to take a 4-0 edge before the Yankees finally solved the Toronto lefthander Ted Lilly."
World,An Israeli soldier and a Palestinian militant were killed in Gaza Tuesday in a resurgence of violence that could threaten efforts to instil calm for a Palestinian election for a successor to Yasser Arafat.
Sports,KUTZTOWN (Pennsylvania): Lim Siew Ai failed to make the cut for the US\$1mil Wachovia Classic when she shot a one-over 73 on the second day of competition at the Berkleigh Country Club on Friday.
Sports,Jarno Trulli benefited from changeable weather conditions to take pole position for today #39;s Belgian Grand Prix after an inspired tyre choice gave him the edge.
World,The southern Russian Republic of Chechnya is surrounded on nearly all sides by Russian territory but also shares with neighbouring Georgia a remote border high in the Caucasus mountains.
World,Afghanistan #39;s government has asked the country #39;s most powerful mujahideen commander to give up rule over the western province of Herat in order to escape attacks 
Sports," Johan Santana won his eighth straight decision, Jacque Jones and Augie Ojeda homered and the Minnesota Twins ended the Anaheim Angels' nine game winning streak, 7 1 Saturday."
World," Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Saturday he's in a ""fighting mood"" with two months to go to the presidential election as his allies defended him from questions about his valor in Vietnam."
Sports,Birdstone won the Travers Stakes on Saturday and solidified his credentials as the top 3-year-old in training.
Sci/Tech,"Here is the coverage in The New York Times and the New York Law Journal about the denial of United for Peace and Justice's Sunday rally in Central Park (United for Peace and Justice v. Bloomberg, 111893/04), and here is what NY Supreme Court1 Justice Silbermann said:      ... the evidence established that the department's determination was based on entirely content-neutral factors, to wit: that the Great Lawn2 was not an appropriate venue for a demonstration of this magnitude.     ...  The Parks Department appropriately applied content-neutral regulations while leaving plaintiff with a reasonable alternate site.  "
Sports,"For much of the bronze-medal game against Lithuania, several of the younger players on Team USA were having themselves a good time."
Sports,Tony Clark whacked three consecutive home runs as the New York Yankees reeled off six homers and nine ninth-inning runs to bulldoze their way past the Toronto Blue Jays 18-6 in the American League Saturday.
World," A chaotic three month trial ended Saturday with 15 militants convicted for roles in terror attacks on a French oil tanker and a helicopter carrying U.S. oil workers, as well as plots to kill the American ambassador and Yemeni security officials."
World," Conservative Australian Prime Minister John Howard is about to call an Oct. 9 election to seek a fourth consecutive term in office, local media said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Past presidential candidates and their critics have been known to shade the truth for political purposes. But to memory researchers, it doesn't take intentional falsifying to understand the discrepancies in the retelling of Sen. John Kerry's war experiences."
Sci/Tech," Two centuries ago, before Lewis and Clark went in search of a passage to the Pacific Ocean, David Thompson paddled the Columbia River, worked to establish a trading alliance with Mandan Indians and made maps of North America that ultimately became the guide for explorers who followed him."
Sci/Tech," Each summer, the falls at McNeil River turn into a mosh pit of bears. Instead of thumping music, it's the sound of salmon slapping their way up the falls at the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary that sends the bears into a fishing frenzy."
Sports," CROMWELL, Connecticut (Reuters) - PGA Tour veteran Fred  Funk's positive approach paid dividends when he carded a  one-under-par 69 to move one stroke clear of the field after  the third round of the \$4.2 million Buick Championship  Saturday."
Sports,"We're down to what seems like weekly visits from Major League Baseball's Relocation Committee, dueling polls in Washington and sniping news conferences between competing D.C. and Virginia agencies. All for the privilege of obtaining the Montreal Expos, 55-73 through Friday, and to give them a place to play next year, a new stadium in the near future and a community to love them."
Sports,China has voiced its anger over a Nike advertisement in which a US basketball star fights off a series of ancient Chinese characters.
Sports,"Former England boss Glenn Hoddle has been appointed manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, the club says. Hoddle, who has been out of management since being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur in September "
Sports,"San Diego Chargers quarterback began the night with three straight completions. Unfortunately, after seven more attempts, he still had only three, plus two interceptions vs. Seattle on Friday."
Sports,Korean Grace Park shot five under par over her final five holes to set a course record and snatch the third-round lead away from Jill McGill at the Wachovia LPGA Classic.
Sports,Racing at Spa is tricky enough in the dry but every conceivable obstacle was put in the way of the teams yesterday as drizzle and the occasional bout of rain visited this corner of the Ardennes during qualifying for today #39;s Belgian Grand Prix.
World,A Vatican cardinal returned Saturday a precious icon to the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow as a gift from Pope John Paul II. The Virgin of Kazan icon is an 18th-Century 
Sci/Tech,"More than 100 people have been arrested in the largest global crackdown to date on identity theft, hacking and other Internet-based crimes, US Attorney General John Ashcroft said on Thursday."
Sports," Juan Encarnacion hit a two run single in the first inning and a go ahead, two run homer in the eighth, leading the Marlins over Colorado 4 3 Saturday night and extending the Rockies' losing streak to six."
Sports," Fred Funk needed a late rally on a sticky, steamy Saturday to take a one stroke lead into the final round of the Buick Championship."
Sports,"Bud Selig might get his wish, and last week #39;s ugly public disclosures might produce an upside. Gene Orza, chief operating officer of the major league baseball players #39; union, said yesterday "
Business,"Like introductory credit card rates and superior customer service, some promises just aren #39;t built to last. And so it is that Bank of America - mere months after its pledge to preserve "
Business,"ON a hill a few miles outside this historic city, the Ettersburg Palace sits in ramshackle splendor, thickly enshrouded by the German past."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp will ship the next version of Windows in 2006. To get  #39;Longhorn #39; shipped on time, Microsoft had to sacrifice a key component of the system, called WinFS, reported China Radio International Saturday."
Sports,"Tim Duncan wore a haggard look as he emerged from a locker room of bronze medalists. Hardly an emotional guy, he mumbled that his international basketball career is  quot;95 percent quot; over and that, oh yeah,  quot;FIBA stinks."
World,"Russia #39;s restive republic of Chechnya will elect a president to replace Akhmad Kadyrov, the pro-Moscow leader killed last May, the BBC reported Sunday."
World,"Iranian President Mohammad Khatami reiterated on Saturday that Iran would never seek nuclear weapons but was determined to develop peaceful nuclear technology, the official IRNA news agency reported."
World," Chechens elect a new president Sunday, but few expect peace to follow from a Kremlin sponsored contest overshadowed by fighting and twin plane crashes some have linked to rebels in the region."
World," Islamic militants released a brief tape showing two French journalists kidnapped recently in Iraq and said they were holding the men to protest a French law banning headscarves in schools, according to footage aired Saturday by an Arab TV station."
Sports," Paradorn Srichaphan's bid to  become only the second man to win the  $380,000 Long Island Cup  in three successive years ended when he lost 1 6, 6 4, 7 6 to  Luis Horna of Peru in a dramatic semifinal Saturday."
World," PROKHLADNY, Russia (Reuters) - Chechens elect a new  president Sunday, but few expect peace to follow from a  Kremlin-sponsored contest overshadowed by fighting and twin  plane crashes some have linked to rebels in the region."
World, Chinese and Indian border troops have  held their first ever joint mountaineering exercise as part of  a program to improve understanding along the historically tense  border between the world's two most populous countries.
Business,"More than two weeks remain before Clifford B. Janey takes over the District #39;s public schools, but there he was on a recent evening, sitting before a group of residents who were complaining about "
World,"Jazeera identified the hostages as reporters George Malbrunot and Christian Chesnot. Last week, the French Foreign Ministry. said the two men had gone missing in Iraq."
World,"Taiwan rescue workers dug out seven bodies from mud and rock in a mountain village that was hit by a devastating landslide triggered by Typhoon Aere, but eight still remained buried, officials said on Friday."
Sports," Chris Simms tightened his grip on Tampa Bay's backup quarterback job, and Ryan Nece returned a fourth quarter interception 55 yards for a touchdown to give the Buccaneers a 17 10 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night."
Sports," Jake Peavy won his sixth straight decision, and Phil Nevin homered and drove in three runs in the San Diego Padres' 5 2 victory over the Montreal Expos on Saturday night."
Sports," Top seeded Elena Likhovtseva of Russia won the Forest Hills Classic on Saturday, defeating fourth seeded Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic 6 2, 6 2."
World, Chinese and Indian border troops have held their first ever joint mountaineering exercise as part of a programme to improve understanding along the historically tense border between the world's two most populous countries.
World,"EAST QUOGUE, N.Y. - Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit ""Gloria,"" has died..."
Business,It may be of great interest to voters whether Sen. John F. Kerry was or was not a war hero. That certainly seems to be the issue of the day.
Sports," Hicham El Guerrouj passed Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia with about 50 metres remaining in the 5,000 metre race Saturday, making the Morocco runner the first man in eight decades to sweep the middle distance races at the Summer Olympics."
Sports,"Zhang Yuehong #39;s winner spike capped China #39;s brilliant comeback in the women #39;s volleyball final on Saturday, winning the country #39;s first Olympic volleyball gold medal in 20 years."
World,"SAN #39;A, Yemen - A chaotic three-month trial ended yesterday with 15 militants convicted for roles in terror attacks on a French oil tanker and a helicopter carrying US oil workers."
World,The historic opening last week of US military commissions that have not been used since World War II was marked by twists and turns and a carefully crafted defense strategy 
Business,The state treasurer of Massachusetts has threatened to withdraw some state funds from Bank of America because of job cuts and other moves following its acquisition of Fleet Boston Financial Corp.
Sports,Second seed Elena Dementieva #39;s hopes of a first title in 2004 ended in double-quick time when she was hammered 6-1 6-1 by fellow Russian Elena Bovina in the semifinals of the WTA New Haven Open.
Sports,Goran Eriksson insists the off field distractions in Wayne Rooney #39;s private life will not hinder his England career. And while he was unwilling to enter the debate over Rooney #39;s future on the pitch amid 
Sports,"TWENTY years after China won their only women #39;s volleyball gold, the team did it again today, winning a hard-fought battle with Russia today."
Sports,France won the first cycling gold in the last-day cycling match at the Athens Olympics on Saturday as Olympic debutant Julien Absalon clocked 2:15:02 in the mountain bike cross country.
World,"CAIRO: Iraqi militants last night kidnapped two Frenchmen to protest France #39;s ban on students wearing Islamic head scarves in schools, according to a tape aired by Al Jazeera TV."
World,"Sikhs from all over the world have begun arriving in the holy city of Amritsar, northern India, to commemorate the 400th year of the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, on 1 September."
Sports," Placido Polanco homered off Mike Adams with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 4 3 win Saturday night that extended the Milwaukee Brewers' losing streak to 10."
Sports, Jarome Iginla scored midway through the third period to give Canada a 2 2 tie with Slovakia in a World Cup of Hockey exhibition game Saturday night.
Sports,The Redskins blowout loss to the Rams will add a poignant sting to the first round of roster cuts in which 14 players must be jettisoned Sunday.
Sports,"Twins starter Johan Santana won his eighth straight decision Saturday to lead the AL Central front-runners to a 7-1 triumph, ending the Anaheim Angels' nine-game winning streak."
Sports,World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief Dick Pound says that if US sprinter Marion Jones has taken banned substances she should be stripped of all her medals regardless of when she won them.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. will drop a much touted new technology for organizing and storing data when it releases the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006.
Sci/Tech," Newly arrived Duke University freshmen got something considerably snazzier than the usual Blue Devils T shirts and ball caps: Their goodie bags included a free iPod digital music player engraved with the school's crest and the words ""Class of 2008."""
Sports, Buffalo lost backup quarterback Travis Brown late in the third quarter with what appeared to be a left knee injury.
Sports, Eddie Johnson had two goals and Ronnie O'Brien added a goal and two assists to lead the Dallas Burn to a 4 1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Sports," Dale Earnhardt Jr. found the perfect cure for his struggling team's ills: Winning. Earnhardt broke out of a six week slump Saturday night with a convincing victory in the Sharpie 500, giving him a weekend sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway that will certainly give him momentum for the upcoming championship chase."
Sports," Adrian Beltre pounded out five hits,  including his major league leading 42nd home run of the season,  to guide the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4 2 win over the host New  York Mets in the National League Saturday."
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin has dented his prestige and squandered influence by backing the wrong side in political clashes in Ukraine and in the breakaway Georgian province of Abkhazia, analysts say."
Sci/Tech,"Angel Lopez examined a blue flier that read in English and Spanish,  quot;Disaster Assistance is Available Now, quot; but discarded it as soon as FEMA workers moved on to another house in this neighborhood of migrant farmworkers."
Sports,ATHENS--Argentina was crowned Olympic men #39;s basketball king Saturday night as it eased to a 84-69 victory over Italy in the gold medal game at Olympic Indoor Hall.
Sports,Wayne Rooney looks set to become a Manchester United player this week after Everton confirmed they had received a second improved bid for the England striker from Old Trafford.
World,France says it has stepped up its efforts to free two French journalists being held hostage by Iraqi militants who are demanding an end to a ban on Islamic headscarves in French schools.
Sports," Chester Taylor ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns, and the Baltimore Ravens got a solid performance from their depleted defense in a 17 6 preseason victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night."
World," Greg Dyke, the former BBC director general ousted over the broadcaster's coverage of the Iraq conflict, unleashed a scorching attack on the government of Prime Minister Tony Blair, blaming it for trying to bully the BBC into submission."
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro is offering free trials of its new security software for mobile phones and PDAs. Trend Micro #39;s Mobile Security suite offers antivirus and anti-spam defence for the more sophisticated phones and 
Sports," The Grand Slam of Golf, which brings together the PGA Tour's four major champions, has been switched to Thanksgiving week."
World," Thousands of abortion rights activists marched across the Brooklyn Bridge and demonstrators rang handbells at the World Trade Center site Saturday, the latest in a growing procession of protests leading up to the Republican National Convention."
World,"Australian leader John Howard calls a general election for 9 October, seeking a fourth term."
Sports,"Thursday night, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) received a letter from Mr. Bruno Grandi, President of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG)."
World,"His government had just suffered one of Russia #39;s worst terrorist attacks, apparently stemming from a war he has neither won nor ended."
World,"The UN atomic watchdog must accept Iran #39;s right to enrich uranium, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said Saturday in a fresh rebuttal of efforts to limit the Islamic republic #39;s nuclear programme."
Sports,"Twelve years after Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird led the American senior basketball team to conquer the world, the era of the US Dream Team was terminated in the summer of 2004 at Athens."
Sports,"Everton has confirmed it has received an improved bid for Wayne Rooney, understood to be worth 25 million (A\$63.7 million). Newcastle has also been chasing the England striker, but is yet to counter the offer."
Sports,"China embraced its first volleyball Olympic title in 20 years, beating Russia 3-2 in the women #39;s final in Athens on Saturday. After trailing two sets down, China came from behind to trounce Russia 28-30, 25-27, 25-20, 25-23 and 15-12 to claim the title."
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard called a general election for October 9 with his conservative government trailing well behind the opposition Labor Party in opinion polls.
World," Police have arrested a Dutch national suspected of supplying thousands of tons of ingredients for mustard gas and nerve gas to Iraq under toppled leader Saddam Hussein, prosecutors said Tuesday."
Sports,The Matt Leinart-to-Reggie Bush connection accounts for all three Trojan touchdowns as No. 1 USC escapes with a 24-13 win over Va. Tech at FedEx Field on Saturday.
World,Honduras and other Central American countries once embroiled in war have become hot markets for affordable beachfront property.
World," EL FASHER, Sudan, Aug. 28 -- Rebels in the Darfur region of Sudan said Saturday that government forces and Arab militiamen have continued to bomb and torch villages and kill civilians -- with attacks on six villages in the past three days, including one that killed 64 people."
World,"  MOSCOW, Aug. 28 -- His government had just suffered one of Russia's worst terrorist attacks, apparently stemming from a war he has  neither won nor ended. Then he attempted what critics considered a clumsy coverup  before a key election."
Sci/Tech,"Never shy about entering a market late, Microsoft Corp. is planning to open the virtual doors of its long-planned Internet music store next week. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech, Millions of Americans who are already trying to fight off unwanted electronic mail from direct marketers are about to get deluged by another source: politicians and lobbying groups.
Business,World oil prices firmed on Friday after a five-session drop amid renewed concerns over unrest in Iraq despite a ceasefire in its holy city of Najaf.
Sports,"Winner of five medals and arguably the biggest star of the Sydney Games four years ago, the American finished fifth in Friday #39;s long jump and -- barely one hour later -- went out with the US 4x100m relay team."
World,"The religious faithful in Moscow are flocking to a Kremlin cathedral for a homecoming of sorts -- the return of a beloved icon, or holy picture."
World,"NEW DELHI, Aug 28: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday greeted Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on his taking office and said he sincerely hoped that the peace dialogue between the two countries would succeed."
Business,"The European Central Bank and European finance ministers are unhappy with the Euro #39;s surge. To this end, they vowed to closely monitoring exchange rate swings."
World,"A 150-strong company of Nigerian troops will set off for the western Sudanese region of Darfur on Monday to join an African Union force protecting ceasefire monitors, Nigerian and AU officials said Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., world #39;s largest software maker, announced yesterday that it will release the next version of Windows operating system, code-named Longhorn, in the second half of 2006."
Sports,Everton striker Wayne Rooney says he is  quot;disappointed quot; with the way the club have handled his transfer request. Newcastle and Manchester United want to sign the 18-year-old who requested a transfer on Friday 
World,"SANAA Aug 28 - A Yemeni was sentenced to death and 14 others to jail on Saturday over the 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg and for other attacks, an AFP correspondent said."
World," A powerful typhoon loomed off southwestern Japan Sunday, threatening large areas of the country with fierce wind and rain."
Sports, Tony Clark whacked three consecutive  home runs as the New York Yankees reeled off six homers and  nine ninth inning runs to bulldoze their way past the Toronto  Blue Jays 18 6 in the American League Saturday.
Business,"Our government can give tax breaks to revenue-rich corporations, but seems to have a hard time giving a puny \$250 tax break for teachers who spend their own money to buy classroom supplies."
Business,"The dramatic rise in leasing in the past decade, along with the alluring financing plans available, has made getting in a new car every two or four years easier and more tempting."
Sports,"More than a month after sustaining burns in a wreck, Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke out of a six-week slump with a win in the Sharpie 500 in Bristol."
Sci/Tech,"ONCE AGAIN a Bush administration scientific report blames emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases for global warming, and once again the reaction of the Bush White House is to say the evidence does not warrant action."
World,Those who organized and attended a vigil in downtown Winston-Salem Wednesday were right to try to raise awareness of the atrocities that continue in the Darfur region of Sudan.
World,An Iraqi militant group has kidnapped two Frenchmen and given the French government 48 hours to end a ban on Muslim headscarves. Arabic television station Al Jazeera has shown a brief video showing two men 
Sports," Randy Winn hit a two run homer in the 12th inning to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5 3 victory Saturday night, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Kansas City Royals."
Sports,"The speedy sophomore tailback Reggie Bush spearheaded U.S.C.'s victory over unranked Virginia Tech, catching three touchdown passes."
Sci/Tech,"Since his breakthrough film 'The Sixth Sense', director M. Night Shyamalan has made three more films culminating in the recently released 'The Village'. This is a look at what keeps the director from greatness via a discussion of the twists and plot devices he has become known for. Be warned, in discussing them, I pretty much give away every twist he's ever done. **SPOILERS ABOUND**"
World,"For one commander in the militia loyal to Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr, the trip home to Baghdad after a cease-fire was reached in Najaf was just a pit stop."
Sports,They were lucky to get the bronze. They came with one of the finest big men in all of basketball -- but with nobody to back him up.
World,"A powerful typhoon loomed off southwestern Japan Sunday, threatening large areas of the country with fierce wind and rain. The storm, which is expected to hit Kyushu island early on Monday "
Sports, Joe Cannon made two key saves on shots by former teammate Landon Donovan to help the Colorado Rapids tie the San Jose Earthquakes 0 0 Saturday night.
Sports, Ray Nelson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns and Samford defeated West Alabama 34 20 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
World, Mahatma Gandhi's long walk through history has paused in an unlikely spot    the central Canadian prairie city of Winnipeg.
Business,"  The highly anticipated launch of Google options drew more volume on the inaugural trading day Friday than traders had anticipated, a nod to the fanfare given the high profile IPO and stock listing."
Business,"  At least for now, the slowdown in consumer spending is a bottoms up affair. Free! Sign up here to receive our Before the Bell e Newsletter!"
Business,"Rock-Tenn Co. on Friday said it will shutter its St. Paul, Minn., folding carton plant in December, which will eliminate jobs and result in financial charges."
Sci/Tech,"A CARAVELLE, La Cte Basque and Lutce are gone, as are any last lingering traces of the belief that fine dining really should be French and formal."
Sports,"Description: NPR #39;s Scott Simon offers his thoughts on Paul Hamm, the US Olympic gymnast plagued by scoring scandals. Hamm has been asked -- indirectly -- to give up his gold medal in the men #39;s all-around competition."
World,"TEHRAN: Iran said on Saturday it will continue its nuclear program but provide  quot;guarantees quot; not to seek atomic weapons, and warned Washington it cant stabilise Iraq and Afghanistan without Tehrans help."
Sci/Tech,"A Bush administration report suggests that evidence of global warming has begun to affect animal and plant populations in visible ways, and that rising temperatures in North America are due in part to human activity."
Sci/Tech,European astronomers reported Thursday the discovery of a rocky  quot;super Earth-like object quot; orbiting a nearby star much like our own sun.
World,"nine people were killed and 30 others injured when a bus crashed into a truck and a taxi in Morocco on Saturday, the state news agency MAP reported."
World," CANBERRA, Australia (Reuters) - Australians will vote on  Oct. 9 in a cliff-hanger election pitting the conservative  government against center-left Labor, with national security  and the economy key issues, Prime Minister John Howard said  Sunday."
World,"George W Bush says his rival for the presidency, John Kerry, was the ""more heroic"" for having served in Vietnam."
Sports,Belmont Stakes winner Birdstone established himself as the nation's leader among 3-year-olds Saturday with a victory in the Travers Stakes.
Sports,"Rodney Peete found Walter Young for an 18-yard touchdown pass with 1:48 to play, rallying the Panthers past the Patriots, 20-17, Saturday."
Sports,Britain's Amir Khan will bid to become boxing's youngest Olympic gold medallist since 1952 on Sunday.
World,"The Indian film represents a milestone of sorts. By all accounts, the mostly (but not entirely) songless ""Phir Milenge,"" which opened across the country Friday, is the first mainstream Bollywood offering that deals directly with HIV and the stigma surrounding the virus as major themes."
Business, The Food and Drug Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in youths.
Business,Joan Marie Gilbert and her 15-year-old daughter moved into a mobile home because they couldn #39;t afford anything else. James and Jean Burns bought one because it was the 
Business,"A few years ago, casinos across the United States were closing their poker rooms to make space for more popular and lucrative slot machines."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the nation is causing a major headache for some universities.
World,"Residue of the same type of explosive found in the wreckage of one of two Russian airliners that crashed last week has been found in the second, authorities said Saturday."
World,The woman in the market hurriedly packed away the shampoo and perfume she usually sells. The stalls were almost abandoned. She was in a rush to escape the capital #39;s brooding air.
World,"A Yemeni court on Saturday sentenced one militant to death and 14 others to prison terms of three to 10 years on terror charges, according to local reports."
World,"Iran said yesterday it is ready to provide  quot;guarantees quot; it won #39;t seek nuclear weapons, and warned the United States that success in stabilizing Iraq and Afghanistan was impossible without Iranian support."
World," Against a backdrop of war and squalor, Chechens voted Sunday for a replacement for their assassinated president, in a vote the Kremlin hopes will bring some stability to a region wracked by a decade of violence."
Business, Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell came away empty handed Saturday after arguing the case for reopening the Canada US border to live cattle exports in a meeting with his American counterpart.
World," Russian investigators found explosive residue on the wreckage of the second of two airliners that crashed minutes apart, a security spokesman said Saturday, adding to evidence that terrorists breached security at one of the country's most up to date airports."
Sports," Their character questioned and  commitment belittled, the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team  responded to their critics by taking the bronze with a gold  medal effort."
World," Tony Clark homered three times for the first time in his career, Ruben Sierra hit a grand slam for his 300th homer, and Gary Sheffield and Alex Rodriguez also connected to lead the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 18 6 on Saturday.    New York, which overcame a 4 0 deficit for the second time in the series, had nine runs and 10 hits in the ninth inning, both season highs..."
Business,"Last week, Wal-Mart sent tremors through the US economy when it slashed its August sales forecast, predicting only flat to 2 per cent growth for the period."
Sports,"Teenage boxing sensation Amir Khan believes he can go all the way to gold, even if it takes a knockout, in today #39;s Olympic lightweight final."
World,"  Iran said Saturday that it would continue its nuclear program but provide  quot;guarantees quot; not to build atomic weapons, and warned Washington that the United States cannot stabilize neighboring Iraq and Afghanistan without Tehran #39;s help."
Sports,Another notch on the Canadian medal chart of expectations ended with the least likely of fourth place finishes at the Olympic Games.
Business," Swedish kidney care company Gambro AB  said on Tuesday it signed a  $3.05 billion deal to sell its U.S.  clinics business, making buyer DaVita the biggest dialysis  services firm in the United States."
Sci/Tech,"The long awaited Service Pack 2 for Windows XP has finally been released, not without problems though. If youve got a good bit of computer experience, then installing "
Sports,"Today we #39;ll find out just who the powerful Yanks will meet in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in three weeks. As the golf world gears up for what is sure to be a great spectacle, the "
World,"The Bangladeshi government may announce a reward of 10 million taka (166,000 US dollars) to anyone disclosing the names of the persons or groups responsible for the Aug."
World,"Typhoon Chaba pounded the southern Japanese island of Amami-Oshima on Sunday with heavy rain and strong winds, cutting off electricity to some 5,800 households, officials said."
World,"Political reforms have been sacrificed in China as leaders in Beijing trumpet their  quot;stability above all quot; policy, President Chen Shui-bian () said in a statement yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"With all the hand-wringing about the economic perils of falling populations, there could be one beneficiary: the environment."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have used computer analysis to read evolution backward and reconstruct a large part of the genome of an 80-million-year-old mammal.
World,A third generation of Siberian tigers are the youngest to be tracked with transmitters by conservationists.
World,"The date of Chechnya's elections has assumed a local significance the Kremlin would no doubt prefer to avoid: a masquerade of democracy, and a dangerous one."
World,"Australia will go to the polls on October 9, Prime Minister John Howard has announced. Prime Minister John Howard #39;s conservative government, which was elected in 1996, is seeking a fourth "
Sci/Tech,"Life, and how it functions, is at the center of Dr. Gnter Blobel's research."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued JB Oxford Holdings Inc., a small brokerage and clearing company, and three of its executives for allegedly "
Sci/Tech,"Warmer temperatures in North America since 1950 were probably caused in part by human activity, the Bush administration said in a report that appeared to contradict the White House position there was no clear scientific proof on "
Sports,"COMMACK, NY -- Second-seeded Lleyton Hewitt reached the final of TD Waterhouse Cup sooner than expected Saturday when Russian Dmitry Tursunov retired from their semifinal match because of injury."
World,"The United States will need years to finish the war crimes tribunals of al-Qaeda and Taliban detainees it started this week, according to US officials."
World,Macau's Edmund Ho wins approval from the Chinese enclave's elite to rule for a second term.
World," Two Phoenix police officers were killed and a third wounded Saturday night during a shootout at an apartment complex, authorities said.    The man believed to have shot the officers was found dead following a two hour stand off with police..."
Sci/Tech,Two drugs approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome may or may not work for the 45 million Americans who suffer from I.B.S.
Sci/Tech,"When Americans go to the polls on Nov. 2, Osama bin Laden may still be plotting new 9/11 terror attacks, mocking President George W. Bush #39;s pledge - now three years old -o bring him to justice."
Business,"While Google Inc. #39;s auction-based initial public offering may not spur a wave of copycats, venture capitalists are sorting through the IPO to see what can be learned for future deals."
Business,"Richard Pearce has turned out his old love, a 1989 Dodge pickup truck. In 2002 the 50-year-old retired soldier and his wife decided to bring a Toyota Prius hybrid back to their Virginia home."
Business," The corporate pension crisis seems to be going from bad to worse. First, companies struggled to come up with the money to cover their benefit obligations, and now they want to ditch their plans altogether."
Sports," In response to two scoring controversies that overshadowed the best US gymnastics performance in Olympic history, an official with the sport #39;s international governing body says it will review judging procedures and the rule book that "
Sports,"For once, when the US Open kicks off in New York tomorrow it won #39;t be the biggest show in town. The Republican convention, with its threatened attendant demonstrations "
World,"Russian investigators found residue of an explosive substance on the wreckage of the second of two airliners that crashed minutes apart Tuesday night, a security spokesman said yesterday "
World,Macau #39;s leader Edmund Ho has won the approval of the Chinese enclave #39;s elite to rule for a second five-year term. Mr Ho won 296 out of 300 possible votes from the Beijing-approved committee of politicians and businessmen.
World,"Philippine floods and landslides killed 32 people and left more than 100 towns under water or buried, Agence France-Presse reported, citing civil defense officials."
Sports,"Signs of a fun-loving team on a rapturous roll: Derek Lowe paying a goofy tribute to Red Sox starter Pedro Martinez by donning a Dominican flag do-rag, wrapping David Ortiz's long chain around his neck, and waving Martinez's toy red bat as the substitute cheerleader; Johnny Damon mimicking the injured Manny Ramirez by triumphantly pointing both index fingers to celebrate ..."
Sports,"  When the last on track event of the XXVIII Olympiad ended last night with an American rout in the men's 4 x 400 meter relay, the symbolism seemed appropriate. There was 20 year old Jeremy Wariner, already a gold medal winner here, handing off to anchor Darold Williamson, Wariner's 21 year old teammate from Baylor University."
Sports,"He was the dumbest guy in New England. Terry Fran-coma. Gomer Pyle in the dugout. Chewing that giant wad of stuff, making it look like he had a golf ball in his cheek. Not bunting. Not playing smallball. And taking the blame for every mistake his players made."
Sports,"  The countdown clock for 2008 will be installed in Tiananmen Square next month. Not that Beijing has been lollygagging since the Lords of the Rings awarded the Summer Games to the city three years ago. Beijing is bristling with cranes and steamshovels and jackhammers providing a staccato beat, with 30 sports venues in various stages of construction, including ..."
Sports,BASEBALL Chicago (NL): Placed P Kyle Farnsworth on 15-day disabled list; recalled P Todd Wellemeyer from Iowa (PCL). Houston (NL): Designated P David Weathers for assignment. Milwaukee (NL): Activated INF Keith Ginter from the 15-day DL; optioned INF Trent Durrington to Indianapolis (IL). New York (NL): Recalled P Jae Seo from Norfolk (IL). St. Louis (NL): Placed P Steve Kline ...
Sports,"Of all the great things about being a hockey fan, reading stories about NHL management-labor strife is not one of them. But, rest assured, there is worse. To wit: reporting and writing stories about NHL management-labor strife (you can send notes of sympathy to the e-mail posted at the bottom of this report)."
Sports,It sounds as if Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge has been listening to one of those self-improvement tapes that repeat positive mantras. The message?  quot;I am happy with my roster. I am happy with my roster. quot; It's clear he will go to great lengths (or is that great pains?) to convince fans and reporters that he is comfortable ...
Sports,  It was a test of character not many people expected top ranked Southern California would face so early in the season.
Sports,"  When things were going so well and the major championships were piling up and the records were falling into his possession, Tiger Woods was as close to invincible as golf has ever seen. He was so far and away the No. 1 player in the world that he couldn't see No. 2 with a telescope."
Sports,  Mia Hamm will carry the flag for the US in tonight's closing ceremonies after being chosen in a vote of team members.
World,The French Prime Minister calls a crisis meeting to discuss the kidnapping of two French journalists in Iraq.
World,"Among the insurgents fighting in Chechnya #39;s long-running war for independence, Musost Khutiyev is known as a  quot;national traitor."
World,"US and Afghan soldiers detained 22 suspected Taliban members in a major search operation after a gun-fight in a southern Afghan mountain range, officials said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Sometimes, it is only when the patient is halfway out the door that important information spills out."
Business,"Early in 2002, Commerce Insurance of Webster placed a nearly \$23,000 bet on the gubernatorial candidacy of Democrat Shannon O'Brien."
Business,"It's a brave new world for advertisers. With digital recorders like TiVo , video-on-demand services from cable providers, and the nation's biggest cable company, Comcast , introducing cable boxes with built-in TiVo-style recorders, people can watch whatever they want whenever they want, gleefully fast-forwarding through every commercial break."
Business,"Heating oil prices are unusually high right now, so high that some analysts are wondering whether it's worthwhile for homeowners to try to lock in a price at these levels for the winter."
Business,"Starting tomorrow, Comcast Corp. will begin marketing an enhanced cable box to New Englanders that will accelerate a revolution that is changing television-watching habits, and the television industry itself. The Motorola box, which includes a TiVo -style digital video recorder, will allow millions of subscribers to watch shows on their own schedule and skip through the advertisements."
Business,"In the 1990s, as their European rival Airbus Industrie gobbled up market share, senior executives at aircraft builder Boeing Co. -- aviation engineers, financial analysts, retired military brass -- spent hours at team meetings reviewing the Boeing advertising campaign."
Business,"Dr. Jerry Avorn brings convincing data and sharp analysis to ''Powerful Medicines, quot; his timely, challenging appraisal of health policy."
Business,"To all who have been fired or laid off: This is life. Get over it (''Hundreds laid off at Fleet offices, quot; Aug. 19). Free markets allow for such things and when this merger happened, not a soul outside of the public relations people for the bank thought that this merger would take place without the loss of many positions. After ..."
Business,"  Ernie Miller, 38, offers a telling clue as to how www.craigslist.org became the Internet's go to place to solve life's vexing problems."
Business,"In the late 1990s, Tom and David Gardner -- the brothers behind The Motley Fool online investment community -- regularly ridiculed mutual funds and the people who bought them."
Business,"ELGIN VALLEY, South Africa -- When South Africa held its first fully democratic elections in 1994, Patrick Kraukamp, a day laborer, was just starting a job as a forklift driver at the Paul Cluver wine estate in this lush mountain valley."
World,"  Throughout the battle that smashed crypts, splintered memorial plaques, and scattered unexploded bombs across the Valley of Peace cemetery in Najaf, US troops painted the decision of the Mahdi Army rebels to fight among the graves as a sign of disrespect for the religion they say they defend."
World,"A top Hong Kong opposition lawmaker said he was barred from entering China yesterday, an incident that may fuel anti-Beijing sentiment in upcoming legislative elections. Law Chi-kwong of the Democratic Party said the mainland government assured him he could visit for six days, in what seemed to be a conciliatory gesture by the authorities, who have branded pro-democracy figures here ..."
World,"GAYA, India -- Gearing up for the final push to wipe out polio, India has run into a hurdle in an eastern state, where poor, conservative communities are refusing to give polio drops to children because they distrust the medicine and its distributors."
World,"  On a recent night, the Trimarchi men stood outside their favorite Italian restaurant, at the edge of this city's Little Italy section, and gazed disapprovingly at the cathedral like structure across the street."
World,  China renewed a diplomatic push to try to solve the North Korean nuclear crisis with top level visits yesterday Pyongyang and Seoul.
World,"  Good news for chocoholics: Eating dark chocolate improves healthy blood flow, according to research published today."
Sports,Double gold medallist Kelly Holmes will carry GB flag at Athens closing ceremony.
Sports,Furious Wayne Rooney has begged Everton not to wreck his dream move to Old Trafford after Manchester United increased their offer for the wonderkid.
Sports,"en teams spend more than \$1 billion every season to compete in Formula One, but only one has won the championship in half a decade."
Sci/Tech,"The Java language is an object-oriented programming language created by James Gosling and other engineers at Sun Microsystems. It was developed in 1991, as part of the Green Project, and officially announced "
Sports,"If one had any doubts about the invasion of teenage Russian tennis players impacting the WTA Tour, doubt no more. Anna Kournikova might be on an extended tennis hiatus but there #39;s "
Sports," Todd Wells, a graduate from the University of Arizona who still trains in Tucson during the winter, equaled the best performance by an American man in Olympic mountain biking Saturday."
Sports,"Fred Funk needed a late rally yesterday on a sticky, steamy day to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Buick Championship."
Sports," Colombian cyclist Maria Luisa Calle Williams has tested positive for a stimulant and could lose her bronze medal, Olympic officials said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a barrage of new ideas, the hangover itself is imperfectly understood and a true cure remains elusive."
Sci/Tech,"String theorists agree that it has been a long, strange trip, but they still have faith that they will complete the journey."
Business,"Three senior directors at British Airways Plc face pressure as Chief Executive Rod Eddington starts an investigation into last week #39;s flight delays, the Sunday Telegraph said, citing an unidentified executive at the airline."
Sports,"The journey had ended. All the years, all the games, all the moments were complete. They were girls again, Lisa and Dawn, and for a moment, everything else faded into the background."
Sports,"Jill McGill has dragged a knotted stomach around the LPGA Tour for nine years, turning every double bogey into reason for self-immolation."
World,"CAIRO, Aug. 28 -- Islamic militants released a brief videotape showing two French journalists kidnapped recently in Iraq, saying they were holding the men to protest a French law banning head scarves in schools "
World,"ISLAMABAD: Opposition groups on Saturday boycotted the parliament session, convened for the vote of confidence of the new Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz."
Sports,"ATHENSIt was like a funeral. One by one they came to pay their respects to Alexandre Despatie, widower of an Olympic dream to which he #39;d been married since childhood."
Sports,"  US sailors needed a big day to bring home gold and bronze medals from the sailing finale here yesterday. But rolling the dice on windshifts and starting tactics backfired both in Star and Tornado classes, and the Americans had to settle for a single silver medal."
Sports,"Mary Joe Fernandez was always known as a thoughtful, deliberate tennis player. And one of her most intelligent moves, she'll agree, came in 1999, toward the end of her decade-long career, when she was training at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida and was asked to play a practice set against a 12-year-old upstart Russian named Maria Sharapova.  quot;I ..."
Sports,"  In the 2000 Games, the US taekwondo team brought four athletes to Sydney and won one medal, Steve Lopez taking the gold in the 150 pound division."
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke out of a six-week slump last night with a convincing victory in the Sharpie 500, giving him a weekend sweep at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and momentum for the upcoming championship chase."
Sports,"Adrian Beltre went 5 for 5 with his major league-leading 42d home run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got a pair of big pinch hits yesterday in a 4-2 victory over the Mets in New York."
Sports,"  In a historic 5,000 meter race, Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco, who won gold at 1,500 meters last week, outkicked Ken enisa Bekele of Ethiopia in the final straightaway to record the first such double victory since the great Paavo Nurmi of Finland, El Guerrouj's hero, accomplished the feat 80 years ago at the 1924 Paris Olympics."
Sports,"  We'll have to wait until the lab reports come back. This is the modern era of track and field after all, when it can take four years for Olympic results to become final (right, Jerome Young?). But when the last baton crossed the line here last night, the US team had turned in a heck of a meet, ..."
Sports,"  Yudel Johnson lost the gold medal to a shadow last night. The Cuban light welterweight was slickly outpointed by Thailand's Manus Boonjumnong at Peristeri Boxing Hall, 17 11, but what really beat him was Cuba's exporting of its coaches to a host of other countries."
Sports,"With the New York Yankees' starting rotation struggling, the team's offense matched its biggest performance of the season."
Sports,"  Birdstone did it once, winning the Belmont Stakes, but he had to do it again to prove his class, and he accomplished the mission by capturing the 135th running of the  $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga yesterday. Now, the retired Smarty Jones, defeated by Birdstone in the Belmont, has company atop the 3 year old division."
Sports,"The way Manny Ramirez knelt and grimaced in agony Friday night after he drilled a pitch off his knee, the possibility of him returning soon to the Red Sox lineup seemed remote. The contusion of Ramirez's left knee was serious enough to force him out of action last night, though the Sox hoped he could return today for the series ..."
Sports,"The Yankees have won 10 of 12 this year against Toronto, which has lost five straight and 18 of 24."
Business,"A truckers #39; union on Sunday said its strike against a proposed service tax on the industry had not been called off, but temporarily deferred until contentious issues were sorted out."
Business,The California Department of Insurance reaffirmed its opposition to the proposed WellPoint Inc. merger with fellow health care giant Anthem Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Pollution and deforestation in North Korea are exacerbating its serious food shortage problems, according to a UN report released Friday that outlines a range of environmental challenges facing Pyongyang."
Sports,"In cargo pants and a gray T-shirt, flanked by a couple of friends, Andy Roddick could have been a frat boy on the way to the movies."
World,"The smell of burnt flesh filled the air and blood smeared the deserted streets of Najaf #39;s Old City after heavy US air strikes on Shiite militia positions around Iraq #39;s revered Imam Ali shrine, reported Agence France-Presse on August 25."
World,": Israeli troops killed an armed Palestinian man early today as he tried to sneak into Southern Israel, the army said. Military sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said troops "
World,"A rocket attack killed one Pakistani paramilitary soldier and wounded eight more, three of them seriously, in the western tribal region where troops are hunting al Qaeda-linked militants, officials said on Sunday."
World," Armed clashes broke out Sunday between Palestinian supporters of Yasser Arafat and Islamic extremists in Lebanon's largest refugee camp, and officials said two people were killed, including a teenage girl on a balcony outside the camp who was hit by a stray bullet."
World, Prime Minister John Howard on Sunday called a national election for Oct. 9 which is likely to serve as a referendum on Australia's troop deployment in Iraq.
Sports,"Bovina sweats out a victory: Elena Bovina of Russia withstood on-court heat of 100 degrees yesterday and beat Nathalie Dechy of France 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to win the Pilot Pen tournament in New Haven, Conn."
Sports,Ping Zhang had 25 points yesterday as China came from two sets down to beat Russia for the gold medal in Olympic women #39;s volleyball.
World," A man tried to bring a suspicious package into a polling station in Chechnya on Sunday, then died in an explosion as he ran away, the head of the Chechen election commission said on Russian television."
World,"Pierre Raffarin called an emergency ministerial meeting Sunday to discuss the kidnapping of two French journalists in Iraq, local media reported."
Sports,"After 10 days of deliberation, the South Korean delegation to the Athens Olympics finally filed a petition on the case of Yang Tae-young, bronze medallist in the mens gymnastics individual "
World,"A man who tried to bring a suspicious package into a polling station in Chechnya today was killed in an explosion as he ran away, election officials said."
World,"Prime Minister John Howard has ended the phoney election campaign, naming October 9 as the day he hopes to cement his place in history by winning a fourth consecutive term."
World,Early Sunday morning IDF soldiers shot at three Palestinian men who they spotted crawling two hundred meters from the security fence north of the Karni crossing in the Gaza Strip.
World," A man tried to bring a suspicious package to a polling station in Chechnya on Sunday during a presidential election, then died in an explosion as he ran away, the head of the Chechen election commision said on Russian television.    The Chechens voted for a president to replace the Kremlin backed leader who was killed in a bomb blast in May..."
Business," Financial markets had a very tough month, characterised both low trading volumes and fears that the global economic recovery has slowed down."
Sci/Tech," Call centers and agent positions in the US, a hot button sector in the jobs outsourcing debate, will continue to migrate in the next few years "
World," Shia militants and US forces battled in the Sadr City slums yesterday, and a mortar barrage slammed into a busy neighborhood in the capital in new violence that killed at least five Iraqis and wounded dozens of others."
World,"NEW DELHI Aug. 29, 2004 - India test-launched a surface-to-surface missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons Sunday, a defense ministry spokesman said."
Business,"Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, who outraged Jews in November by calling them  quot;the root of evil, quot; is at it again, this time saying Jews control the worlds banks and the mass media."
Sci/Tech,"Dr. Amar Bose is fascinated by drivers: those that make noise when wired to an electrical current, and those who pilot fast cars. And Bose, whose familiar name is embossed on elaborate automobile audio systems "
Sports,Maybe this is the end of an era. Dawn Staley has called it quits as an Olympic player. Lisa Leslie and Sheryl Swoopes can #39;t imagine playing without her.
Sports,"Amy Acuff won #39;t leave the Olympics with a medal, but she will leave with thoughts of what could have been. The Calallen High School graduate settled for fourth, but "
World,The kidnapping of two French journalists in Iraq has injected new tension into France #39;s debate over banning Islamic headscarves in schools just as Paris was hoping for a smooth start to the school year this week.
World," Kiss and tell queens Monica Lewinsky and Rebecca Loos, in a debate on media payments for interviews, came clean about dishing the dirt on Bill Clinton and David Beckham, but the former White House intern claimed her sex story sat on higher moral ground."
Business,"If Congress enacted President Bush #39;s entire health care agenda, campaign aides have asserted, as many as 10 million people who lack health "
Sports,Running back Reggie Bush came out of the backfield to give Southern California a new big-play receiver. Bush caught three touchdown passes to help the top-ranked Trojans beat 
World,"Moscow, Aug. 29 (PTI): An unidentified man blew himself up today outside a polling station in Grozny during presidential elections in war-torn Caucasian province of Chechnya."
World,Australia #39;s Prime Minister and the country #39;s main opposition leader say  quot;trust quot; will be a key issue when voters go to the polls on October the ninth.
World," AIN EL-HILWEH, Lebanon (Reuters) - Three people were killed  and several others wounded Sunday when unknown gunmen attacked  members of a Palestinian faction in Lebanon's largest  Palestinian refugee camp, witnesses said."
Business,"Last Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC to you and me) announced a warning against an investment scam that has caught several hundred people already."
Sports,"ATHENS Nawal el-Moutawakel, the first Moroccan to win an Olympic gold medal, was in the mixed zone, avoiding interviews as deftly as she used to avoid hurdles, but then tonight el-Moutawakel was a fan instead of a star."
Sports,"When it comes to US Olympic basketball, men are from Mars and women are from Venus. And Venus is a much happier planet right now. On a day when the US men #39;s team settled "
Sports,Britain #39;s Mark Lewis-Francis held off the USA #39;s Maurice Greene on the last leg to win a stunning gold medal in the men #39;s 4x100m relay.
World," India successfully test fired a long range nuclear capable Agni II missile off its eastern coast of Orissa Sunday, a defense ministry spokesman said."
Business,ENIOR British Airways executives face the sack after the staff shortage fiasco that crippled the airline #39;s operations at Heathrow last week and threatens to do the same this bank holiday weekend.
Business,"KPMG, the accounting firm under scrutiny for promoting tax shelters that were found to be abusive, discussed selling a new shelter highly similar to a banned version more than two years after the US Internal Revenue Service outlawed the original one and "
World,"India successfully test fired a long-range nuclear-capable Agni II missile off its eastern coast of Orissa Sunday, a defense ministry spokesman said."
Sci/Tech," Maybe you were out of town last week, or maybe you just weren't paying attention. That's OK. Here's a quick rundown of what you missed, culled from reports by our staff and wire services."
World," India successfully test fired a long range nuclear capable Agni II missile off its eastern coast of Orissa on Sunday, a defence ministry spokesman said."
Sports,"Actually, I just finished looking at the final BCS standings and could use a boost. More to the point, I could use an aspirin. So let me get this straight: Pittsburgh loses to Nebraska and Connecticut, narrowly "
World,"The quest for a wireless, robust video game controller is a hit and miss task."
Business,"Two weeks after it was hit by Hurricane Charley, Florida is open for business and welcoming visitors. The organisation Visit Florida, which offers advice to holidaymakers "
Sci/Tech,"Server shipments and revenue increased in the second quarter, as Sun Microsystems and Dell gained market share at the expense of Hewlett-Packard and IBM, according to research recently released by Gartner."
Sports,The US Open is really all that #39;s left for defending champion Andy Roddick this year. He #39;s coming in ranked No. 2 without a big title run since he won Miami in March and although he #39;s been in the mix at nearly 
World,"Bordeaux, France - Seven people were killed and 40 injured in a pileup involving a Spanish coach and 10 cars early on Sunday. The accident took place on the Bayonne-Bordeaux highway in southwest France, the Gironde prefect #39;s office said."
World," NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) - India successfully test fired  a long-range nuclear-capable Agni II missile off its eastern  coast of Orissa Sunday, a defense ministry spokesman said."
World," BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - A pipeline exploded in Iraq's south  Rumaila oil field on Sunday, days after several pipelines in  the same area were sabotaged, a Reuters witness said."
Sports,"Can Serena and Venus Williams, who missed the 2003 Open with injuries, re-emerge as the best in the women #39;s game? Venus hasn #39;t won a major in three years, Serena in 14 months."
Sports,"Norwegian police trying to track down The Scream could do worse than check out the Blackburn Rovers technical area. Graeme Souness was on his feet and incandescent with rage for much of this game, and with good reason."
World,Voting is under way in Russia #39;s breakaway region of Chechnya to select a replacement for a president who was killed in a bomb attack.
World,The French government demanded the release of two journalists kidnapped in Iraq by a group demanding that France rescind a ban on Islamic headscarves in the nation #39;s schools within 48 hours.
Sci/Tech,German Foreign Minister Fischer focused on economic ties between Syria and the EU as well as concerns over human rights and weapons of mass destruction in Syria during a visit to Damascus Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"A WEB SITE quotes Intel #39;s chief technology officer, Pat Gelsinger, emphasising the importance of Israel to the firm #39;s future research and development."
Sports," Russia, silver medallists in Sydney, won  the Olympic bronze medal in the men's volleyball competition on  Sunday, beating the United States in straight sets."
Sci/Tech, Environmental experts Friday welcomed a hint of a softening in U.S. skepticism about global warming but saw little chance President Bush might rejoin international efforts to cap greenhouse gases.
World," ZNAMENSKOYE, Russia (Reuters) - Chechens voted on Sunday  for a new president in a tense election, but many doubted the  Moscow-backed police officer who was set to win would manage to  stamp out rebellion in the turbulent region."
World,"US singer Laura Branigan, who had hits with Gloria and Self Control in the 1980s, dies unexpectedly in her sleep."
World,"A Republican on how to survive in a Democratic town: This really is the greatest city in the world, but you are now behind enemy lines."
Sports,International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said here on Saturday that they accept thehuman error in judging or refereeing but never tolerate any manipulation.
Sports,All the action as Great Britain #39;s Amir Khan takes on Cuban Mario Kindelan in the Olympic lightweight final. (1241 BST). 1200 BST: Anticipation builds as 17-year-old Amir Khan from Bolton bids to become the 
World,An advance team of Interpol flew in Dhaka today (Sunday) at the request of the government to investigate the August 21 grenade attack on opposition leader Sheikh Hasinas rally at Bangabandhu Avenue.
World," Republicans descended on New York for their national convention to rally President George W. Bush back to the White House, as anti Bush demonstrators planned a massive, noisy protest in the streets."
Sci/Tech,"China Sunday launched a satellite that will carry out land surveys and mapping for several days before returning to earth, the Xinhua news agency said."
Sci/Tech,"Intel on Thursday introduced tri-mode Wi-Fi support for its Centrino mobile-processor platform, as well as software to make it easier for businesses to set up a wireless connection to any available network at maximum speed."
Sports,Olympic supremo Jacques Rogge Sunday offered gold medals all round to Athens for organizing a superb Olympics after years of doom and gloom leading up to the opening.
Sports,TEAM GB boxing coach Terry Edwards has described teenage sensation Amir Khan as one of the most talented British boxers to emerge so far this decade - and one of the most relaxed.
Sports,"COMMACK - Luis Horna ended the unbeaten Long Island reign of two-time champion Paradorn Srichaphan, outlasting him 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) to advance to the final of the \$380,000 ATP event on Saturday."
World,29 August 2004 -- Russian investigators are continuing their probe into the near simultaneous crashes of two airliners on 24 August after finding traces of explosives at both wreckage sites.
World,"The US and UK knew of the possibility of a coup against the government of Equatorial Guinea, the Sunday Times reported, citing unidentified officials at the Pentagon and UK government."
World,"New Delhi, Aug. 29 (UNI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was indisposed yesterday, due to viral fever, is taking complete rest today, a PM #39;s aide said."
World," Eight people were killed and 46 injured, most of them Portuguese coach passengers, in a pile up of five vehicles on a motorway in southwest France, authorities said."
Sci/Tech,"China on Sunday launched a recoverable science experimental satellite into a preset orbit, atop a Long March 2C carrier rocket from a launch center in northwest China."
Sci/Tech,"The European Union wants to sign a trade and aid pact to ease Syria #39;s diplomatic isolation, but only on condition it agrees to renounce weapons of mass destruction, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Q: I understand that Microsoft #39;s Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, a new update, includes improved firewall protection. I currently use Norton Personal Firewall; will any incompatibility result when both firewalls are installed?"
Sports,"Fred Funk needed a late rally on a sticky, steamy day to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Buick Championship in Cromwell, Conn."
World,"The dramatic return from abroad, call on his followers to head for Najaf and the swift ending to a three-week long fierce battle "
World,Pierre Raffarin has cancelled a trip to the south of France to hold an urgent meeting with three top ministers on the fate of two French journalists kidnapped in Iraq.
World,"Eight school children were killed and 15 others injured as a blast rocked a school in Paktia province in southeast Afghanistan on Saturday, the provincial governor said Sunday."
Business,British Airways today pledged to carry out an investigation into a staff shortage that sparked travel chaos at Heathrow Airport last week.
World,"Chaba, one of this year #39;s strongest, had sustained winds of 162kph, and was churning over the tiny southern islands of Amami Oshima and Tanegashima in Kagoshima prefecture (state), the Meteorological Agency said."
World," An online statement posted Sunday in the name of an al Qaida linked group pledged that the Vatican would be spared, but repeated threats to ""turn Rome into hell."""
World," At least three Pakistani soldiers have been killed and seven injured in two separate attacks in the rugged tribal region near Afghan border, officials said."
World," Israel's image in the United States  may be tarnished and relations with its main ally suffer even  if suspicions a Pentagon analyst gave secrets to the Jewish  state prove false, Israeli officials said Sunday."
World," Three teammates, three Olympics, three gold medals. Dawn Staley, Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes..."
World,"CHARLESTON, S.C. - Rain doused the South Carolina coast early Sunday as Tropical Storm Gaston, just under hurricane strength, picked up speed and pushed ashore..."
Sports,Cuba #39;s Mario Kindelan has stopped the amazing run of British teenager Amir Khan by outpointing him in the lightweight final of the Olympic boxing tournament.
Sports,"When Hal Sutton made his two captains selections for the US Ryder Cup team, he really chose from only about five serious candidates."
Sports," Johan Santana won his eighth straight decision Saturday, Jacque Jones and Augie Ojeda homered, and the Minnesota Twins kept rolling toward a third straight AL Central title wit ha 7 1 victory that ended the Anaheim Angels' nine game winning streak."
World," Israeli soldiers shot dead a  Palestinian gunman in the Gaza Strip Sunday as he approached  the border fence with Israel, the army said."
World," India successfully test fired a  long range nuclear capable Agni II missile off its eastern  coast Sunday, a defense ministry spokesman said."
Business,Oil prices edged higher on Thursday from a heavy drop the day before as renewed violence and sabotage attacks in Iraq revived fears over supply disruptions.
Sports,"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - China dropped the first two sets, but rallied for a victory over Russia in the women #39;s volleyball gold medal match."
Sports,"USC: Reggie Bush is all that. It #39;s fitting that The President, as he #39;s nicknamed, chose the nation #39;s capital as the venue for his national coming-out party."
World,"GROZNY, Russia : Chechens voted in an election expected to crown a Kremlin-backed candidate as the strife-torn republic #39;s new leader, with thousands of security personnel patrolling its streets against the threat of rebel attacks."
Sci/Tech,The Moon offers a unique preserved laboratory free from the weathering that ages the record of how life arose on Earth. Studying radiation and polar craters may be targets for the next human or robotic missions.
Sci/Tech,"Each summer, the falls at McNeil River turn into a mosh pit of bears. Instead of thumping music, it's the sound of salmon slapping their way up the falls at the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary that sends the bears into a fishing frenzy."
Sports, quot;We are the World #39; #39; was the theme of the track and field competition on the last full day of activity at the 2004 Olympic Games as 14 countries other than the United States won medals at Olympic Stadium.
Sports,"Nearly twice Khan #39;s age at 33, the defending champion relied on his greater experience to counter-punch methodically and win a 30-22 decision."
Sports,Wayne Rooney believes the time has come for him to leave Everton as he is  #39;disappointed #39; by the way the club has been dealing with his transfer request.
World,"MOSUL, Iraq US troops have clashed with insurgents firing rocket-propelled grenades from a mosque in northern Iraq. The US military says two attackers were killed and 34 civilians hurt."
Sci/Tech,"Newly arrived Duke University freshmen got something considerably snazzier than the usual Blue Devils T-shirts and ball caps: Their goodie bags included a free iPod digital music player engraved with the school's crest and the words ""Class of 2008."""
World," Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian gunman in the Gaza Strip Sunday as he approached the border fence with Israel, the army said."
Business,He #39;s a crusader for campaign finance reform embroiled in a scandal over political donations; a defender of workers #39; rights who allegedly subjected his own employees to humiliating dressings-down and inappropriate workplace demands.
Sports,  Olympic supremo Jacques Rogge today offered gold medals all round to Athens for organising a superb Olympics after years of doom and gloom leading up to the opening.
Sports,British teenager Amir Khan has failed to win a gold medal in the Athens Olympics after losing his lightweight division boxing final.
World,SINGAPORE : Singapore #39;s Sikh community on Sunday celebrated the 400th anniversary of the first installation of its holy book - the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Sports,Bolton teenager Amir Khan has lost the final of the Olympic lightweight boxing competition to defending champion Mario Kindelan. The 17-year-old claims the silver medal for Great Britain but his Cuban opponent #39;s experience showed.
World,"TEN people, most of them youths, were killed and an unknown number were injured when a bomb went off overnight in a religious school in Afghanistan, the US military said today."
World,Saboteurs blew up an export pipeline in southern Iraq today in the latest in a series of attacks targeting the volatile countrys crucial oil industry.
World," A rocket attack and a remote control bomb killed two Pakistani paramilitary soldiers and wounded 11 in the western tribal regions where troops are hunting al Qaeda linked militants, officials said on Sunday."
World," Against a backdrop of war and squalor, Chechens voted Sunday for a replacement for their assassinated president in a vote the Kremlin hopes will bring some stability to the violence torn region. A man was killed when he attempted to blow up a polling station..."
Sports,"With a gold medal dangling from her neck, Dawn Staley said Saturday that she won #39;t play basketball in the Olympics again. She sure would like to coach in one, though."
World,"German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer warned Sunday that an Iranian nuclear arms buildup would be a  quot;nightmare, quot; saying Europe is looking to head off any dangerous confrontation with Tehran."
Sci/Tech,Following are some of the notable technology-related events scheduled for the week of Aug. 15. Apple Computer fans are dishing the scuttlebutt this week.
Sports,South Korea have appealed to sport #39;s supreme legal body in an attempt to award Yang Tae-young the Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal after a scoring error robbed him of the title in Athens.
World,London: Former BBC chief has accused British Prime Minister Tony Blair of attempting to force the corporation to change its tone of coverage of the Iraq war and the issue of weapons of mass destruction.
World," Iraqi deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih said Sunday he brought a message of friendship to Iran, which has been angered by charges it is stirring up tension in Iraq, the official IRNA news agency said."
World," Military jets thundered overhead, and hundreds of people, including veterans and top officials, gathered in Sunday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1944 Slovak uprising against Nazi rule."
World," A big explosion rocked the center of the Afghan capital on Sunday, but there was no immediate word on the cause, the extent of damage or casualties."
World," New York braced Sunday for tens of thousands of demonstrators in the largest scheduled protest of the week against the Bush administration, as Republican delegates descended on a heavily fortified convention city."
Business,British Airways says it is rewarding ground staff with cheap flights after a chaotic week of cancelled flights.
World," Several people were killed on Sunday by a powerful blast in the Afghan capital, witnesses said."
World, Palestinian premier Ahmed Qorei is to hold talks with senior officials in Egypt this week over Israel's planned pullout from the Gaza Strip and the possibility of a new truce by armed factions.
World, Bangladesh's main opposition party called for a fourth strike day in a week on Monday to protest against a deadly grenade attack on a political rally.
World," Florida, which held up the results of the 2000 presidential election by more than a month, holds a primary this week that many regard as a test of the state's readiness to avoid another fiasco in November."
Business,"British Airways has said it plans to give 17,500 staff two extra discounted flights as a reward for coping with stress and disruption in the last week."
World,Fischer says an Iranian nuclear challenge only adds to Middle East problems that include bringing security and stability to postwar Iraq.
World,"The former chief of the BBC has accused Britain #39;s Prime Minister Tony Blair of being incompetent or lying to Parliament about the war in Iraq, the BBC said."
World,"You saw the movie, you memorized the song, so let's skip the bit about the Bronx being up and the Battery down. What you need to know is the best way to get around."
Sports,"The South Korean gymnast who lost the all-around title to Paul Hamm because of a scoring error filed an appeal Sunday with a sports arbitration panel, asking it to help him get the gold medal."
Business,"British Airways Plc, Europe #39;s second- biggest airline, said it will conduct an internal investigation into a labor shortage that led it to cancel more than 100 flights in the past week, leaving thousands of passengers stranded."
Sci/Tech,"The first report on environmental conditions in North Korea such as the quality of water, air, forest, soil, and diversity of wildlife has been published."
Sports,"That England #39;s Euro 2004 wonder boy Wayne Rooney will leave Everton is virtually certain, following an increased offer by Manchester United and the teenager #39;s determination to move on."
World,"KABUL : Ten people, most of them youths, were killed and an unknown number were injured when a bomb went off overnight in a religious school in Afghanistan, the US military said."
Business, Investors may pack up and leave town this week as the Republican National Convention begins in New York and many on Wall Street take vacation    draining U.S. markets of volume and leaving stocks with little direction.
Business," Intel Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> upcoming  mid quarter report will be closely watched for signs of weak  back to school computer sales, though recent market share gains  in memory chips could help offset any softness in computer  microprocessor demand."
Business, Investors may pack up and leave town  this week as the Republican National Convention begins in New  York and many on Wall Street take vacation    draining U.S.  markets of volume and leaving stocks with little direction.
World," New York braced Sunday for tens of thousands of demonstrators in the largest scheduled protest of the week against the Bush administration, as Republican delegates descended on a heavily fortified convention city.    Marchers planned to chart a circular course through the city to the convention site at Madison Square Garden and then back south again..."
World," Against a backdrop of war and squalor, Chechens voted Sunday for a replacement for their assassinated president in a vote the Kremlin hopes will bring some stability to the violence torn region. A man was killed when he attempted to blow up a polling station..."
Business,"Frustrated in a domestic market that offers them little chance to grow, many a Canadian bank has ventured south to the US market in a hunt for the prize asset that will vault them into the Big Time."
Business,"Government officials, already concerned that Air Jamaica is buckling under the weight of record high fuel prices, are growing increasingly uneasy with the costs to the national carrier of its pilots."
Business,"BROWN-FORMAN, the drinks group behind Jack Daniels, will launch a formal bid for Glenmorangie, the Scotch whisky producer which was put up for sale last week."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. #39;s (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) upcoming mid-quarter report will be closely watched for signs of weak back-to-school computer sales, though recent "
Sports,"Koreas Olympic delegation filed a petition on Saturday, appealing for a correction of a scoring error committed during Yang Tae-youngs performance in mens gymnastics with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Shin Bak-je, the headperson of "
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. #39;s upcoming mid-quarter report will be closely watched for signs of weak back-to-school computer sales, though recent market share gains in memory chips could help offset any softness in computer microprocessor demand."
Sports,South Koreas Tae Young Yang has filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport challenging the result of the mens all-round gymnastics final.
World,"A militant Iraqi Islamic group holding two French journalists has demanded that France annul a new law banning Muslim head scarves in public schools, adding an ominous new "
World, Celtic clinched their seventh consecutive win against Rangers with a 1 0 win at Parkhead courtesy of a late Alan Thompson strike.
World," A big explosion badly damaged a house in downtown Kabul Sunday, killing at least one man. The building was in flames."
World, A Moscow backed policeman was  set to become rebel Chechnya's new president in a fraught  election Sunday marked by a bomb blast in which only the  attacker was killed.
World," At least three American nationals  involved in the training of Afghanistan's new police force were  killed Sunday in a powerful blast in Kabul that also killed at  least two Afghans, a defense ministry official told Reuters."
Sports,"As a wise, old, bearded Buddhist monk might say, LeBron James is still but a little grasshopper. Ah, but the grasshopper sure can jump - and not just on the basketball court, so says John Petkovic of The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer."
World,"After years of anarchy, Somalia is poised to set up a new parliament which will elect a president."
Sports,Jarno ninth and retirement for Fernando in an extremely disappointing result for the team in Belgium.
Business,Investors may pack up and leave town this week as the Republican National Convention begins in New York and many on Wall Street take vacation -- draining US markets of volume and leaving stocks with little direction.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday it filed settled fraud charges against San Francisco-based Van Wagoner Capital Management Inc.
Sports,"Michael Schumacher clinched an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers #39; title at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, despite not winning for just the second time in 14 races this season."
World,"Fortunately, it ended as such. The major massacre did not occur, but small ones did. The shrines and the holy places were not destroyed, although some walls were hit."
World,"At least three American nationals involved in the training of Afghanistan #39;s new police force were killed Sunday in a powerful blast in Kabul that also killed at least two Afghans, a defense ministry official told Reuters."
World," President Bush said opponent John Kerry's service was ""more heroic"" than his during Vietnam, in an interview shown Saturday on NBC News."
World," Trash cans are welded shut, armed guards are watching rail yards and thousands of cops are patrolling Penn Station. North America's busiest train station is the epicenter of the city's largest police deployment in memory."
Business,THE world #39;s biggest beer company was formed at the weekend after Belgium brewer Interbrew and Brazilian drinks group AmBev merged.
Sports,"Staley #39;s generation set the tone for America #39;s dominance of women #39;s basketball. She was hoisted off her feet by a player who represents the future of the sport, a generation that will be charged with keeping the gold medals coming."
Sports,"There will be many lingering memories from these Athens Olympics, not least of which will be every detail of the in-venue catering, a tawdry little collection of the stewed, the strange and "
Sports,"Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez won his fourth European Tour title of the year with a two-shot victory at the BMW International Open on Sunday, with the European Ryder Cup team to be finalised later in the day."
Sports,"SOMEWHERE along the road that each year begins in Melbourne and stretches to Paris and London before ending in New York, tennis has become interesting again."
World,Shi #39;a tribal leaders in Baghdad #39;s Al-Sadr City district met today with Iraqi police and US Army officials for talks on how to restore calm amid almost daily clashes that have killed and injured many people.
World,French ministers have been holding emergency meetings to discuss how to respond to the kidnapping of two French journalists in Iraq.
Sports,The downpour that engulfed Saratoga somehow held off until just after Birdstone won the Travers Stakes on Saturday and solidified his credentials as the top 3-year-old in training.
Sports," Olympic men's hammer champion Adrian  Annus has been stripped of his gold medal after failing to take  a drugs test, the International Olympic Committee said Sunday."
World," At least 15 people have been killed in  explosions in an upscale district of the Afghan capital Kabul  and at a school in a southeastern province, officials said  Sunday."
Sports,"Jason Kidd performed a few of the old dance steps last night at the Meadowlands, but his new partners kept stepping on his feet, and on their own toes."
World," Demonstrators took to the streets on Sunday to protest President Bush's foreign and domestic policies as Republican delegates gathered to nominate the president for a second term.    A day ahead of the start of the Republican National Convention, up to 250,000 demonstrators were expected to march up Seventh Ave..."
Sports,"Daniel Cormier and Joe Williams of the United States each lose in Olympic freestyle wrestling, leaving America without a finalist in the three gold medal matches."
Sports,The South Korean gymnast who lost the all-around title to Paul Hamm because of a scoring error files an appeal Sunday with a sports arbitration panel asking it to help him get a gold medal.
World,France #39;s interior minister demanded Sunday the release of two French journalists believed kidnapped by Islamic militants in Iraq.
World,29 August 2004 -- The US military says an explosion near a school in southeastern Afghanistan has killed 10 people. US military spokeswoman Master Sergeant Ann Bennett says the people killed by the explosion 
World,"HE is jowly, uninspiring and favours shiny, wide-knotted ties. He has served for six quiet years as President, yet his modest proposal last week that he be re-elected was enough to unleash a constitutional and political crisis."
World,Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has vowed he will never retreat in the face of what he calls British and US government attempts to oust him.
Sports," Hicham El Guerrouj became the first man in 80 years to win the 1,500 and the 5,000 races at one Olympics, joining Finnish great Paavo Nurmi in the history books on Saturday."
Sports,"ATHENS No one had run faster than the US 100-meter sprinters - at least without a baton. But put the stick in an unpracticed American #39;s hand on the track in these Olympics, and it transforms talent into tumult."
Sports," Paul Casey, David Howell and Ian Poulter of Britain and Paul McGinley of Ireland cemented their places in the European Ryder Cup team with top 25 finishes at the BMW International Open on Sunday."
Sports," England's Ian Poulter, Paul Casey and David Howell, and Irishman Paul McGinley secured spots on Europe's Ryder Cup team at the BMW International on Sunday."
Sports,"WHILST Nicolas Anelka appears to play his own version of I #39;mA Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, #39; the rest of the City squad are getting on with making a decent fist of life in the Premiership jungle."
World," Staff Sgt. Ivan ""Chip"" Frederick, who last week agreed to plead guilty to some charges in the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal, said in an interview published Sunday that ""secret services"" operating in the jail encouraged the humilation of prisoners."
World," The alleged plotters of a coup in Equatorial Guinea are ""blood thirsty pirates"" who deserve the firing squad, the country's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema said."
Business,"The panels, each with a capacity of 190 watts, can provide 36 kilowatts of pollution-free electricity, enough to power as many as a dozen typical homes."
Business,"THE bulls and the bears are on holiday, leaving the Republican Elephants free to roam in Wall Street #39;s backyard. Although the three most watched market indices closed higher on Friday, only 848 million shares changed hands on the New York Stock Exchange."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) is being sued by several California cities and counties, which accuse the company of charging inflated prices due to its alleged monopoly control of the PC operating system market."
Sports," Two time MVP Kurt Warner beat out Eli Manning for the job of starting quarterback of the New York Giants. Coach Tom Coughlin announced the decision Sunday, a day after indicating he would not decide until after this week's final exhibition game. The Giants open the regular sesaon Sept. 12 at Philadelphia."
Sports," Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez won his fourth title on the European tour this season, and four others claimed Ryder Cup berths Sunday at the BMW Open. The event was dominated by competition for Europe's Ryder Cup team. Englishmen Paul Casey finished third to secure one of four guaranteed spots and was joined by countrymen David Howell and Ian Poulter and Irishman Paul McGinley."
World, Muslim leaders in France on Sunday condemned the kidnapping of two French journalists in Iraq and said the government should not capitulate to militant demands to revoke a law that bans the wearing of Islamic head scarves in schools.
Sports,"Tears did not flow, the voice did not crack, the lower lip did not quiver. But if the year in golf taught us anything, it is that Vijay Singh cannot be judged by anyone else #39;s standards."
Sports,The young Spaniard was leading when he spun into retirement on lap 12 of the Belgian Grand Prix. He talks about his race
Sports,The New York Giants announce that two-time MVP Kurt Warner beats out Eli Manning for the starting quarterback job.
Sci/Tech,"N the wake of the corporate governance scandals of the last several years, chief executives must make changes to rebuild their stature as leaders, says Andrea Redmond, co-leader of the "
World,"Australians will go to the polls on Oct. 9, with Prime Minister John Howard campaigning for a fourth term on his record of economic management, low interest rates and national security."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has announced that start shipping its next version of its Windows operating system in 2006. However to meet the new tight deadline a number of technical innovations will have to be dropped from the OS.
Sports,"Russia #39;s Buvaysa Saytiev has confirmed his status as an all-time wrestling great by winning a second Olympic gold medal, eight years after his first victory in Atlanta."
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been accused of either lies or incompetence in his handling of the Iraq war, by Greg Dyke, former director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation."
World,"At least eight people have been killed and at least 54 others injured in a road accident in southwestern France. Authorities say a Spanish bus, a minivan, and at least two cars were involved in the pre-dawn "
World," The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi urged Palestinian refugees Sunday to march home from Jordan en masse, even if the Israelis ""kill 200 people,"" to shock the world into taking notice."
World," At least 15 people have been killed in  explosions in an upscale district of the Afghan capital Kabul  and at a school in a southeastern province where nine children  died, officials said Sunday."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The grandson of Mahatma  Gandhi urged Palestinian refugees Sunday to march home from  Jordan en masse, even if the Israelis ""kill 200 people,"" to  shock the world into taking notice."
Business,Three overseas firms win contracts to improve speeds on China's intercity rail routes to ease freight bottlenecks.
World," An explosion tore through the office of an American defense contractor in the heart of the Afghan capital Sunday, killing as many as six people and seriously injuring several more, officials and residents said. The victims included several apparent U.S..."
World," The U.S. military and Iraqi Shiite and tribal leaders held talks Sunday aimed a reducing tensions in the Baghdad's Sadr City slum, where 10 people died in fighting a day earlier between Shiite militiamen and U.S..."
World,"MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Tropical Storm Gaston sloshed ashore in South Carolina Sunday, spinning sheets of rain and near hurricane-force wind as it uprooted trees, flooded roads and knocked out power to at least 75,000 homes..."
Business,"Standing before a crowd of about 15,000 at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry ticked off a list of domestic problems he said President "
Business,"  None of the tickets sold for the latest Hoosier Lotto game matched all six numbers drawn, so the jackpot grows to an estimated  $7 million for Wednesday #39;s drawing."
Sports,"Coach Tom Coughlin announced the decision Sunday, a day after indicating he would not decide until after this week #39;s final preseason game."
Sports,"Gold medal-winning Marlon Devonish says the men #39;s 4x100m Olympic relay triumph puts British sprinting back on the map. Devonish, Darren Campbell, Jason Gardener and Mark Lewis-Francis edged out the American "
World,"RUSSIAN investigators have found explosive residue on the wreckage of the second of two airliners which crashed at almost the same time, a security spokesman said yesterday."
Business," Greek Economy Minister Yiorgos Alogoskoufis said the Olympic Games had been a good investment for his country, despite earlier misgivings about spiralling costs."
Sports,IOC president Jacques Rogge has vowed that a record number of doping tests will be carried out at the Beijing Olympics in an effort to fight the war he admits will never be won.
Sports,European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer named Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald as his wildcard picks for the side to face the USA in September.
Sports,"LIVERPOOL, Aug 29 (SW) - Everton and England striker Wayne Rooney has said he is  quot;disappointed quot; with the way his club and their fans have responded to his transfer request."
Sports,"East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Giants put an end to any possible quarterback controversy as Kurt Warner was named the starter over rookie Eli Manning for the season opener."
Sports,"com. Just when the Blue Jays seemed to be making it a game on Saturday, the Yankees sprinted away with a three-homer barrage. New York scored nine times in the ninth inning, cashing in an 18-6 win over Toronto."
Sci/Tech," Thirty five years after computer scientists at UCLA linked two bulky computers using a 15 foot gray cable, testing a new way for exchanging data over networks, what would ultimately become the Internet remains a work in progress."
Sports, Sandrine Testud of France pulled out of the U.S. Open on Sunday because of an injured right foot.
Sports, Vanderlei de Lima of Brazil was pushed  off the road by a lone protester while leading the men's  Olympic marathon on Sunday.
World," First and foremost, delegates to the Republican National Convention want their next president  #151; whoever that may be  #151; to focus on fighting terrorism, an Associated Press survey found."
World," Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih  said Sunday he brought a message of friendship to Iran which  has been angered by charges it is stirring up tension in Iraq,  the official IRNA news agency said."
World,Opponents of President Bush take to the streets of New York for a protest march ahead of the Republican convention.
Sci/Tech,"NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be proceeding smoothly, but designers acknowledged  quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to "
Business,Emerging market sovereign spreads are expected to move in narrow ranges and thin volume this week but trade is seen likely to pick up once traders assess US August jobs data to be released on Friday.
Business,"Hurricane Charley exposed glaring weaknesses in the emergency plans that were supposed to protect hundreds of Charlotte County #39;s most vulnerable residents, the people living in nursing homes."
World,The French government and Muslim community in France requested the release of two French journalists being held hostage in Iraq. Al-Jazeera TV broadcast video of the hostages and disclosed the names of the 
Sports,"Andy Roddick hopes to use home advantage to the maximum as he begins the defence of his US Open crown next week. Roddick, who opens this year against American "
World,A Kremlin-backed career police officer was set to be crowned leader of Chechnya in a vote Sunday that Moscow hopes will show progress towards peace in the embattled 
World,"The main opposition party in Bangladesh has called for another nationwide strike to protest a deadly grenade attack at a party rally in the capital, Dhaka, eight days ago."
Sports,"Italy's Stefano Baldini wins the marathon in 2 hours, 10 minutes, 54 seconds. Mebrahtom Keflezighi of the United States takes silver."
World," The U.S. military and Iraqi Shiite and tribal leaders held talks Sunday aimed at reducing tensions in the Baghdad's Sadr City slum, where 10 people died in fighting a day earlier between Shiite militiamen and U.S..."
Sci/Tech,New China News Agency reported that the satellite was set into orbit by a  #39;Long Walking- 2C #39; rocket. The satellite was launched at 15:50 local time (10:50 in Turkey) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launching Center in Gansu province in northwestern China.
Sports,"Their character questioned and commitment belittled, the United States men #39;s team responded to their critics by taking the bronze with a gold-medal effort."
Sports,"Olympic supremo Jacques Rogge on Sunday gave top marks to Athens for organising a superb Games.  quot;I am an extremely happy President of the IOC, quot; he told reporters on the day the Games wrap up."
Sports," Britain took a shock gold in the men #39;s 4x100m relay, pipping favourites the United States by 100th of a second. Mark Lewis Francis held off 2000 Olympic 100m champion Maurice Greene in a blistering last leg to clinch the gold in 38."
Sports," Hu Jia, Olympic silver medallist in 2000, went one better to win the men #39;s platform crown and bring China six of the eight diving titles."
Sports, Russian Yelena Slesarenko deprived Hestrie Cloete of the high jump gold medal by soaring to the title with a display bordering on perfection.
Sci/Tech, A judge granted Verizon Wireless a permanent injunction against a Rhode Island man accused of sending millions of unsolicited text message advertisements to cell phone customers in four states.
World, Peace talks between Darfur rebels and the Sudanese government resumed Sunday evening after a 24 hour boycott by rebels who accused Khartoum Saturday of violating a cease fire by killing 75 civilians in six villages.
Sports," Colin Montgomerie will play in his seventh Ryder Cup, added to the European team Sunday as one of two wild card selections by captain Bernhard Langer. Langer also chose 26 year old Luke Donald, giving England five players on a team that will try to retain the Ryder Cup against the United States on Sept. 17 19 at Oakland Hills outside Detroit."
Business," Crude oil futures in New York have plunged 7.6 per cent in their biggest weekly decline in a year, because of reduced concerns about supply disruptions in Iraq."
Sports,"Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer finalized his team on Sunday when he added six-time Ryder Cup veteran Colin Montgomerie and rookie Luke Donald."
Sports,The South Korean gymnast who lost the all-around title to Paul Hamm because of a scoring error filed an appeal Sunday with a sports arbitration panel asking it to help him get a gold medal.
World,Interviews with Iraqi Shiite clerics reveal that moderates are increasingly supporting Sadr #39;s anti-US campaign. By Scott Baldauf  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Aug. 29, 2004 - An explosion tore through the office of an American security contractor in the heart of the Afghan capital Sunday, killing seven people, including two Americans, officials and witnesses said."
Sports, Stafano Baldini of Italy took the lead two miles from the finish to win the gold medal and American Meb Keflezighi took a stunning silver Sunday in an Olympic marathon disrupted by a costumed intruder who grabbed the race leader with about three miles to go.
World," Two Turkish hostages were freed by Iraqi militants Sunday, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said, less than a week after the men's employers said they were ending operations in Iraq to save the lives of their employees."
World, The African Union's peace talks on the crisis in Darfur restarted at the end of a one day boycott called by two rebel groups in protest over alleged government attacks on civilians.
World, War is hell on a presidency. And it plays havoc with presidential campaigns.
Sports,Athens prepares to bid farewell to the 2004 Olympic Games at Sunday's closing ceremony.
Sports,"Sue Bird, the No. 1 pick in the 2002 WNBA draft, didn #39;t get many minutes at the Athens Games. By Jack Gruber, USA TODAY. In the gold medal game, a 74-63 victory against Australia, she played just one."
Sports,Stafano Baldini of Italy took the lead two miles from the finish to win the gold medal and American Meb Keflezighi took a stunning silver Sunday in an Olympic marathon disrupted by a costumed intruder who grabbed the race leader with about three miles to 
World, French President Jacques Chirac said that he would immediately dispatch his foreign minister to the Middle East to help negotiate the release of two French journalists kidnapped in Iraq.
Sci/Tech, Gas up the snowblower but don't put away your umbrella: The Farmers' Almanac is predicting a wild winter with heavy precipitation and dramatic temperature swings in the Northeast.
World," At least 17 people including children  died in two explosions within 24 hours in Kabul on Sunday and  overnight at a religious school in a southeastern province of  Afghanistan, officials said Sunday."
World," An already broiling Miami prepared for even more sizzle on Sunday as MTV brought the annual party known as the Video Music Awards to the city for the first time in the awards' 21 year history.    The change of scenery for the awards, typically held in New York or Los Angeles, helped raise the decadence level at the already raucous, celebrity soaked affair..."
Business,"President Bush #39;s speech on Thursday to the Republican convention offers him a chance to seize the initiative in an economic debate that polls show is being won by his Democratic rival, John Kerry."
Sports,"With a record 24 athletes ousted for drug-related violations, perhaps the biggest upset of the Olympics was no US team member flunked a doping test."
Sports," Efharisto! A nervous world learned the Greek word for thank you and repeated it endlessly at an astonishingly successful Athens Olympics that quelled fears, surprised skeptics and greatly honored the birthplace of the games."
World," This small village of mud and straw huts lay ruined and abandoned Sunday, the ground charred, after residents said Sudanese soldiers attacked with a warplane and helicopters, driving farmers from their homes days before a U.N. deadline to end the violence in the ravaged Darfur region."
Sports," Tiger Woods says the primary goal of his youth education center is to help students improve their grades, not master their golf strokes."
World, HALIFAX (CP)   Two turns of a screw caused the spectacular crash of a Sea King helicopter onto the deck of a Canadian destroyer at sea last year.
World," Preliminary results gave victory to Alu  Alkhanov in Chechnya's presidential election Sunday, with the  Moscow backed policeman winning more than 50 percent of the  vote, the region's acting president was quoted as saying."
Sci/Tech,"Sri Lanka Telecom will shortly withdraw its \$5 million suit filed against Shipping Corp. of India Ltd (SCI) for allegedly damaging the islands main submarine telecommunications cable, Sudhir S Rangnekar, director, liner, SCI, said on Friday."
Sports,Brazilian Vanderlei de Lima was tonight involved in the first high-profile security breach of the Olympic Games as a spectator watching the mens marathon accosted the long-time race leader.
Sports," With pride and relief, Athens bid farewell to its guests from 201 countries at the close of the 2004 Olympic Games on Sunday."
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson agreed it was handball by Louis Saha that led to their equaliser - but felt his side deserved to win.
World,At least seven children have been killed and 15 wounded when a blast ripped through a school in the southeastern Afghan province of Paktia.
World," Sudanese peace talks restarted here at the end of a one day boycott called by rebel groups in protest at alleged government attacks on civilians, and as a UN deadline for action on the Darfur crisis expired."
Sports, Italian Stefano Baldini won the Olympic  men's marathon Sunday after an intruder dashed on to the course  late in the race and bundled the then leader Vanderlei de Lima  into the crowd.
World, First lady Laura Bush said on Sunday that campaign advertisements accusing Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry of lying about his Vietnam War record were fair.
Sports,Andre Ward beats Magomed Aripgadjiev of Belarus for gold in the light heavyweight division.
Sci/Tech,"AFTER a couple of days #39; leave, one gets back to work, opens the e-mail and starts swearing. You know the reason: Spam. Except for tech-savvy Internet users who have installed tools such as spam filtering software "
Sci/Tech,"My system configuration is as follows: Pentium IV - 1.60 GH, 128 MB RAM, Windows XP Pro OS, OXP. NAV2003 updated upto August 09, 2004."
Sports,Ferrari #39;s Michael Schumacher secured a record-extending seventh Formula One driving title by finishing second to McLaren #39;s Kimi Raikkonen at the Belgium Grand Prix.
World,"Somalia inaugurated a transitional parliament Sunday, taking an important first step toward forming a new government for the devastated country even as rivalries continue "
Business,United Airlines #39; parent company said in a bankruptcy-court filing Thursday that it eked out a \$6 million net profit last month during the middle of the busy summer travel season.
Sci/Tech,"SASKEN Communications, which provides embedded software to the telecom industry, has seen its fortunes change for the better the last year."
Sports,Italian Stefano Baldini won the Olympic men #39;s marathon Sunday after an intruder dashed on to the course late in the race and bundled the then leader Vanderlei de Lima into the crowd.
World,A powerful car bomb exploded at dusk Sunday outside the downtown office of an American security contracting firm and an adjacent building used to train Afghan police.
World,"KABUL, August 30 (Online): US and Afghan soldiers conducting a large sweep arrested 22 suspected Taliban after a firefight in a forbidding mountain region of Zabul province, Afghan and US military officials said ."
World," FREDERICTON (CP)   When a 23 year old university student from New Brunswick decided to go to court to fight a  #36;400 speeding ticket, she knew it was a long shot."
World,"MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Tropical Storm Gaston sloshed ashore in South Carolina Sunday with near hurricane-force wind, spinning sheets of rain that flooded roads as the storm knocked out power to thousands of people..."
World," Efharisto! A nervous world learned the Greek word for thank you and repeated it endlessly at an astonishingly successful Athens Olympics that quelled fears, surprised skeptics and greatly honored the birthplace of the games.    Efharisto, Athens, for architectural masterpieces of stadiums and arenas that showcased record performances..."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece Aug. 29, 2004 - The defrocked Irish priest who bolted from the crowd and tackled the marathon leader about three miles from the finish Sunday has been arrested before for disrupting sporting events."
Sports,ATHENS : Stefano Baldini of Italy won a dramatic men #39;s marathon at the Olympic Gamesafter long-time race leader Vanderlei de Lima of Brazil was attacked by a spectator in the latter stages of the race.
Sports,"Two days ago, before he would add another chapter to his legendary tale, Hicham El Guerrouj received a message from a friend in France."
Sports,IOC President Jacques Rogge hailed  quot;the awakening of Asia quot; at the Athens Olympics as the global event headed toward its finale.
Sports,"ATHENS: While India continued to wallow in the misery of a lone silver medal, it was euphoria for China as it celebrated its best performance at Olympics after sprinting home in Athens in the final few days of competition with an unexpected surge of gold "
World,Foreign Minister Sylvan Shalom cautioned the European Union Sunday to not back any Palestinian moves to condemn Israel at the United Nations for its controversial West Bank separation barrier.
World," Two French amateur archaelogists this week published a book in which they claim to have located the secret burial chamber of the Pyramid of Cheops near Cairo, the largest pyramid ever built."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   Operators of the controversial Vernon, B.C. halfway house whose residents were linked to three killings were stampeded into closing it even though there's no evidence of negligence, The Canadian Press has learned."
Sports, The inexperienced receivers had a tough time getting open. The retooled offensive line had some trouble protecting the star quarterback. And the No. 1 team was trailing the 17 1/2 point underdog with 17 minutes left in the season opener. Southern California doesn't look unbeatable  #151; yet.
Business,"US oil major ConocoPhillips is seeking to buy up to 25 percent in Russian oil giant Lukoil to add billions of barrels of reserves to its books, an industry source familiar with the matter said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday named Susan Hockfield, provost of Yale University, as its 16th president. She succeeds Charles M. Vest, who "
Sports,"Four years ago, the IOC warned Athens was in danger of losing the Olympics because of severe delays. On Sunday night, the verdict was vastly different."
Sports,"The confidence Colin Montgomerie has displayed throughout the week in Munich proved to have been justified today when, as expected, he was named as one of Bernard Langer #39;s wild cards for the European Ryder Cup team."
Sports," Michael Schumacher wasn #39;t in the winner #39;s circle at Sunday #39;s Belgian Grand Prix, but still managed to make some noise."
World,"GROZNY, Russia Aug. 29, 2004 - Chechens battered by five years of war, terrorism and misery voted Sunday for a president in an election that the Russian government portrayed as step toward stability, though "
World,"Over a year after its induction in the Army, the Agni-II intermediate range missile was test-fired on Sunday to test its guidance system over a shorter range."
Sports," The Kansas City Royals recalled left hander Jimmy Gobble Sunday from Triple A Omaha on Sunday, and placed right hander Scott Sullivan on the 15 day disabled list with a back strain."
World," Two Turkish engineers abducted by Iraqi militants were freed on Sunday after the companies they work for said they would withdraw from Iraq to save their lives, the state run Anatolian news agency said."
Sci/Tech,"Reuters, CNN, CBS news, and the Washington Post are reporting that the FBI is investigating a possible Israeli spy in the Pentagon.  The suspected individual is described as a mid-level Pentagon analyst ""specialized in Iranian affairs.""  The analyst is suspected of passing classified documents to Israel via the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a powerful pro-Israel lobby in Washington.   According to CBS news, the analyst had ties  #8220;to Rumsfeld's deputy Paul Wolfowitz and Defense Undersecretary Douglas Feith, both regarded as leading architects of the war on Iraq. #8221; However, another government official claims the suspect is ""not in a level to influence policy."""
World,At least two Americans died in a blast at the office of an American firm that provides security for President Hamid Karzai.
Business,"US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick and his new European counterpart Peter Mandelson failed to make headway on a trans-Atlantic standoff over subsidies for Airbus and Boeing at a meeting Monday, saying the dispute remains headed for WTO arbitration."
Business,"US oil major ConocoPhillips is seeking to buy up to 25 percent in oil giant LUKoil to add billions of barrels of reserves to its books, an industry source familiar with the matter said Friday."
Business,"In the spring of 1999, then-Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov set off on an official visit to the United States. Over the mid-Atlantic, however, Primakov ordered his pilot to turn the plane around and return to Moscow."
Sports,"  After 16 days of competition and 301 events, the United States finished atop the medal charts for the third straight Summer Olympics, with Russia the overall runner up and China second in gold medals    its best showing ever and the leading edge "
Sports,"It started with a missed drugs test and ended with a stripped gold medal. In between it was dominated by steroids, stimulants and diuretics."
Sports,The inexperienced receivers had a tough time getting open. The retooled offensive line had some trouble protecting the star quarterback.
World,"Two explosions, one at a religious school Saturday night and another in the Afghan capital Kabul Sunday, killed at least 17 people, including five children, and the Taliban militia has "
World,Opposition Leader Mark Latham has accused Prime Minister John Howard of running a scare campaign after Mr Howard warned interest rates would rise under Labor.
Sports,Goran Eriksson has left Emile Heskey out of his 23 man squad for the World Cup Group Six qualifiers away to Austria in Vienna next Saturday and Poland in Chorzow four days later.
Sci/Tech," The promise of Internet based video has long been hamstrung by copyright and piracy worries, slow dial up connections, technical challenges and consumer disdain for watching blotchy videos on their home computers. But a Silicon Valley startup is tackling those obstacles, hoping to become the first major provider of cinema straight from the Internet to the living room boob tube."
Sports," Edgar Gonzalez held Cincinnati hitless through six innings, but Adam Dunn's 39th homer helped the Reds rally for a 6 2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Ryan Freel drove in the go ahead run with an eighth inning single and the Reds avoided a three game sweep."
Sci/Tech,"Slick CDs and portable DVD support, plus digicam choices and new security options."
World, At least 17 people including children  were killed in a bomb attack in Kabul on Sunday and another  blast overnight at a religious school in the southeast.
World," Some 160,000 Mexicans marched on  Sunday to support the presidential hopes of the capital's  leftist mayor who faces government backed legal challenges that  could knock him out of the 2006 race."
World," The Russian government's choice for president of war ravaged Chechnya appeared to be the victor Sunday in an election tainted by charges of fraud and shadowed by last week's terrorist destruction of two airliners.    Little more than two hours after polls closed, acting Chechen president Sergei Abramov said preliminary results showed Maj..."
World, A defrocked Irish priest bolted from the crowd and grabbed the marathon leader about three miles from the finish Sunday. The Brazilian runner wound up with the bronze   and a special award for sportsmanship   and the former priest was arrested...
World,"Equatorial Guinea prosecutors have asked South Africa for permission to question Mark Thatcher, who was arrested in Cape Town last week on suspicion of bankrolling a failed plan to overthrow "
World,Chinese authorities have banned a Nike television commercial that features LeBron James battling cartoon martial arts masters.
Business,"A federal judge in New Jersey granted the injuction to Verizon Wireless, though the carrier did not get the \$150,000 in damages it was seeking."
Sports,Brazil #39;s Olympic Committee will protest to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the assault on Vanderlei de Lima who was pushed off the road when he was leading the Olympic marathon on Sunday.
World,"Prime Minister John Howard will become the first of three allied leaders who launched the US-led invasion of Iraq to face voters, having announced Sunday that Australians will go to the polls on Oct. 9. The "
World,"TOKYO: A powerful typhoon was poised to strike the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu today, threatening large areas of the country with strong winds and heavy rain."
Sports," The United States finished atop the medal charts for the third straight Summer Olympics, with Russia the overall runner up and China second in gold medals  #151; its best showing ever and the leading edge of a surge by Asian teams. The American team amassed 103 total medals, topping its target of 100, and won 35 golds to 32 for China and 27 for Russia."
Sports, Cubs starter Matt Clement left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros with an upper back and neck strain.
World," A train in southeastern Turkey derailed on Sunday after hitting a land mine placed by suspected Kurdish separatists, while a separate mine blast wounded 10 soldiers, security officials said."
Business," Fasten your seatbelts. The Republicans  are in town. If things go smoothly at the Republican National  Convention, the stock market could get a brief boost this week,  experts say."
World,"President Bush tied Monday's deadly assault on a U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia to the upcoming elections in neighboring Iraq, depicting it as part of a broader campaign by Islamic extremists to drive Americans out of the Middle East."
Sci/Tech, (Gene Emery is a columnist who covers science and  technology. His Internet address is GEmery(at)Cox.net. Any  opinions in the column are his alone.)
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO Several California cities and counties, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, are suing Microsoft for what could amount to billions of dollars."
Sports,"A nervous world learned the Greek word for thank you and repeated it endlessly at an astonishingly successful Athens Olympics that quelled fears, surprised skeptics and greatly honored the birthplace of the games."
Sports,"With an outpouring of joy, pride and some relief, Athens marked the completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games with a closing ceremony full of spectacle, fireworks and music."
Sports,Australian Lleyton Hewitt posted a straight-set win over Peruvian Luis Horna on Sunday to capture the title at the TD Waterhouse Cup.
World,French President Jacques Chirac sent his foreign minister to the Middle East on Sunday to try to win freedom for two journalists held in Iraq by militants demanding France end its ban on Muslim headscarves in schools.
World,"Iraq #39;s interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi, said Sunday he has held private meetings with representatives of insurgent groups from the restive cities of Fallujah "
World,"CANBERRA, Australia Aug. 29, 2004 - Prime Minister John Howard will become the first of three allied leaders who launched the US-led invasion of Iraq to face voters, having announced Sunday that Australians will go to the polls on Oct. 9."
World,"At home, Eran Kurtzer is a suburbanite with a wife, baby daughter and small insurance agency. But for six weeks a year, 33-year-old Kurtzer is an army major leading a company of paratroopers on patrols through olive groves on the hills of the West Bank."
Sci/Tech, (Gene Emery is a columnist who covers science and technology. His Internet address is GEmery(at)Cox.net. Any opinions in the column are his alone.)
Sci/Tech,"The suit, whose plaintiffs include San Franciisco and Los Angeles, is the latest in a string of similar actions brought against Microsoft across the country."
Sports,Lorena Ochoa birdied three of the last four holes Sunday to overcome a five-stroke deficit and win the Wachovia LPGA Classic. Ochoa finished with a 65 to score a 19-under 269 for her second career win.
World,PALESTINIAN leader Yasser Arafat today issued an urgent call for the immediate release of two French journalists taken hostage in Iraq.
World," Republican maverick John McCain campaigns with President Bush. He's good friends with Democrat John Kerry. And, in an unusual twist, he's shown up in campaign advertisements for both."
Sports," Former world number one  Lleyton Hewitt hammered out a warning to his rivals for next  week's U.S. Open as he demolished Peru's Luis Horna 6 3, 6 1,  to win the Long Island Cup on Sunday."
World," Efharisto! A nervous world learned the Greek word for thank you and repeated it endlessly at an astonishingly successful Athens Olympics that quelled fears, surprised skeptics and greatly honored the birthplace of the games.    Fireworks and spectacular lighting kicked off the closing ceremony Sunday night, a two hour extravaganza of folk dancing and music in the Olympic tradition that summed up the glee and relief the games brought to Greece..."
World, A defrocked Irish priest bolted from the crowd and grabbed the marathon leader about three miles from the finish Sunday. The Brazilian runner wound up with the bronze   and a special award for sportsmanship   and the former priest was arrested...
World," President Jacques Chirac dispatched his foreign minister to the Middle East on Sunday to work for the release of two French reporters abducted in Iraq, vowing to spare no effort to free them from kidnappers demanding the France scrap its ban on Islamic head scarves in state schools.    Chirac appealed to the kidnappers with an implicit reminder that France opposed the U.S. led invasion of Iraq..."
World," U.S. military officials and representatives of rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr held talks Sunday aimed at reducing violence in the restive Baghdad slum of Sadr City, a day after clashes there killed 10 people, officials said..."
Business,A stagnant economy and rising health care costs helped push the percentage of people in the USA without health insurance last year to 15.
Sports,Cuban master Mario Kindelan has met the future of boxing and has survived the experience after he outpointed British teenager Amir Khan in the highlight of final action at the Olympic tournament.
Sports,Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt hammered out a warning to his rivals for next week #39;s US Open as he demolished Peru #39;s Luis Horna 6-3 6-1 to win the Long Island Cup on Sunday.
Sports,Anaheim Angels: Troy Glaus was activated from the 60-day disabled list following a five-game rehab assignment in the minors and was back in the lineup for Sunday #39;s game against the Twins.
Sports,Ivan Rodriguez isn #39;t just day to day with his illness. He #39;s becoming hour to hour. Tigers manager Alan Trammell initially had Pudge in Sunday #39;s starting lineup after two days off.
World,"BAGHDAD, Aug. 29. - Iraqi tribal leaders, Shiite politicians, government officials and US military officers met today for talks aimed at reducing tensions in Sadr City, a day after clashes there killed 10 people."
World,Darfur rebels and the Sudanese government ended peace talks on Sunday in Nigeria in a deadlock on how to address what the United Nations has called the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis.
World,Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo said an international plot to overthrow him would have resulted in a massacre and those responsible deserve death by firing squad.
World,"DHAKA, Aug. 29. - Crude bombs were set off and buses torched here today ahead of the Opposition-called general strike even as the government announced a 10-million-taka reward for specific information "
World,"India today successfully test-fired its longer-range missile Agni-II from the Integrated Test Range on the Wheelers Island in the Bay of Bengal off the Orissa coast, defence sources said."
Sports,The atmosphere suits certain players. While others have to learn to deal with the unique situations that a New York crowd promote.
Sports,Kevin Davies scored a first-half winner against Liverpool to push Bolton up into third place in the Premiership. Davies was Bolton #39;s hero when he coolly gathered and powered in a shot into the goal in the 
Sports,"  Robin Ventura  #39;s career will be remembered in large part for grand slams, whether they counted or not."
Sports,"Shawn Crawford is weird. Two years ago, the US Olympic sprinter wore a Phantom of the Opera mask during a race in Italy; Crawford was disqualified after the disguise blocked his sight, causing him to stray from his lane."
World,"BAGHDAD, Aug 29 (AFP) - For the first time since the kidnappings of foreigners started in Iraq in April, hostage takers have set conditions external to the country by demanding that France lift a ban on Islamic headscarves in state schools."
World,"150 foreign guests attending Tuesday's inauguration included U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, the highest-ranking American official to visit Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in 2001."
Sports, The secret is out. Lleyton Hewitt is  back in form and hungry for another grand slam title.
Sci/Tech,"\\The other day Tim Bray wrote up an interesting piece on java.util.regex.\\I sent him off a quick email detailing my past experiences  and he just\blogged his feedback .\\""Well... yeah, but here's a story. I was kind of surprised at the results on my\OS X box, so I took the code and data over to a nearby Windows XP box and got\similar results, so I took 'em to a Debian-stable box I had handy and once\again, about the same story. ""\\""Only, not quite the same. Because it was Perl 5.8.1 on one box and 5.8.3 on\another and 5.6.1 on the third, and the i18n/regex code was slightly different\in each version, and no two of them gave quite the same results. "Now, I'll grant that Unicode/i18n is one ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"The increasing acidity of the world's oceans could banish all coral by 2065, a Danish marine expert warns."
Sports,Luke Donald has expressed his delight at being named as one of captain Bernhard Langer #39;s wildcards for the European Ryder Cup team.
Sports,Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has conceded that his side could take a few months to kick into gear following Sunday #39;s 1-0 defeat at Bolton.
World," Delores Ramirez was a supporter of President Bush in 2000, but on this muggy Sunday afternoon the retired Virginia businesswoman was standing on the steps of New York's City Hall with dozens of supporters of Democrat John Kerry who just finished a weeklong tour of five states."
World,The UN determines this week whether Sudan's leaders have met Monday's deadline.
World,Interviews with Iraqi Shiite clerics reveal that moderates are increasingly supporting Sadr's anti-US campaign.
World,Gold medals at these Olympics will be more evenly distributed than at any since 1952.
World," Binh N. Le had not been back to the land of his birth since he came to the United States with an aunt and uncle at age 4, leaving his parents behind."
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT will not broadly release its long-awaited update to the flagship Windows operating system, dubbed  quot;Longhorn, quot; until 2006."
Sports,"For the last two weeks, the world #39;s focus was on Athens and sport and everyone was invited to a Big Fat Greek Closing Ceremony."
Sports,New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin Sunday named Kurt Warner the team #39;s starting quarterback for the season opener at Philadelphia Sept.
World,French President Jacques Chirac has sent his Foreign Minister to the Middle East to try to secure the release of two journalists who are being held hostage in Iraq.
World,"Friday #39;s defusing of the three-week military standoff in Najaf has the disappointing result that Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and his militia survive to fight another battle, threatening US military forces and the fledgling Iraqi government."
World,Indias indigenously built Agni II missile was successfully test-fired again from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)s missile testing range at the Wheelers Island in the Bay of Bengal off the Orissa coast on Sunday afternoon.
World," Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, emboldened by a recent referendum victory, on Sunday promised tougher land redistribution as he pressed ahead with the ""revolutionary"" reforms at the heart of the nation's political conflict."
Sports," Michael Owen made his debut for Real Madrid on Sunday, setting up a second half goal by Ronaldo in a 1 0 victory at Mallorca in a Spanish league opener."
World," On the eve of the Republican convention, some GOP gay rights supporters frustrated by their party platform's hardline stance against same sex unions say they are torn over whether to back President Bush in this fall's election."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo  Chavez, emboldened by a recent referendum victory, on Sunday  promised tougher land redistribution as he pressed ahead with  the ""revolutionary"" reforms at the heart of the nation's  political conflict."
World," SALFIT, West Bank (Reuters) - Thousands of Palestinians  gathered at a West Bank park on Sunday, defying Islamic  militant disapproval, in the hope their pop idol would become  the first Palestinian to win an Arab song contest."
Sports,Britain's golden night on the track help the nation's Olympians surpass their success in Sydney four years ago.
Sci/Tech,"SEVERAL everal California cities and counties have sued Microsoft, accusing the company of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the PC operating system market."
Sci/Tech,"ST. PETERS, Mo. - The origins of the universe could soon be uncovered with the help of silicon and other materials. In 2001, NASA launched a robotic spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, Fla."
Sci/Tech,WORLD Trade Organisation (WTO) members have finally established a framework for negotiations to conclude the Doha Round. This is good news.
Sports, The curtains came down on the Athens Olympics under a full moon Sunday after the sports extravaganza returned to the country of its birth and revival as the biggest in history.
Sports,Italian Stefano Baldini won the Olympic men #39;s marathon overnight after a spectator dashed on to the course late in the race and bundled the then leader Vanderlei de Lima into the crowd.
Sports,"IT IS impossible to achieve greatness in sport without being measured against history. On Saturday, the last night of athletics in the 2004 Olympics, a man and a woman, a king and a queen of the track, ran into history."
Sports,"SINCE the United States started taking part in the Olympic Games 4x100m relay in 1920, they have been disqualified three times and lost only once - to Canada in 1996."
Sports,"Kutztown, PA (Sports Network) - Lorena Ochoa fired a seven-under 65 on Sunday to come from behind and win the Wachovia LPGA Classic."
Sports,"FRANCORCHAMPS, AUGUST 29: Michael Schumacher claimed a seventh world championship despite only finishing second behind Kimi Raikkonen at an incident filled Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday."
Sports,"Liverpool slumped to its first league defeat of the season on Sunday, surrending a first-half goal to 1-0 at Bolton. Kevin Davies scored in the 38th minute on a Henrik Pedersen cross, lifting "
World,"A statement purported to be from al-Qaeda claimed responsibility today for a truck bomb which killed seven people, including two US citizens, in Kabul, and which was earlier claimed by the Taliban militia."
World,"BERLIN, AUGUST 29: A US soldier expected to plead guilty to charges of abusing Iraqi prisoners told a German magazine he deeply regretted his actions but said the abuses were encouraged by Military Intelligence."
Sci/Tech,"America #39;s space program owes an unexpected debt to Batman - as well as to Seabiscuit, the Hulk and dozens of other movie projects."
World," Palestinians hoping for a morale boost after four years of bloody conflict with Israel were disappointed Sunday, when their contestant in a much watched contest for the Arab world's best singer lost to a Libyan."
Sports," Liverpool lost for the first time in the Premier League this season, beaten 1 0 at Bolton on Sunday on a 38th minute goal by Kevin Davies."
Sports," CROMWELL, Connecticut (Reuters) - Woody Austin birdied the  first hole of a sudden-death playoff against Tim Herron to win  the Buick Championship on Sunday."
Business,"When Microsoft opens its online music store on Thursday, the first song offered should be Dave Brubeck #39;s  quot;It #39;s Dj Vu All Over Again."
Sci/Tech,The California local governments are asking a judge to make the case a class action on behalf of all the state #39;s cities and counties.
Sports," No question where to watch the sun set on these Olympics. It was here, on the white marble slab benches of Panathinaiko Stadium, just as the bobbing gaggle of rail thin runners made their way from Marathon."
Sports,"ATHENS They bounded onto the court with the joy of kindergartners, skipping to the beat of the sound system, turning a simple layup drill into a recess game."
Sports,TEENAGE boxing sensation Amir Khan kissed his Olympic silver medal - and vowed to grab a gold in four years. The 17-year-old lightweight star said he would resist the big-money offers and stay amateur.
Sports,MEXICO #39;s Lorena Ochoa birdied three of the last four holes to overcome a five-stroke deficit and win the Wachovia LPGA Classic today.
Sports,"Andy Roddick, at heart, is an entertainer. So he loves the US Open and its Big Apple buzz, the fans who offer players high-fives, just the general state of hyperactivity."
Sports,Ronaldo got Real Madrid off to a winning start Sunday thanks to an accurate assist from new signing Michael Owen securing a 1-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish league.
Sports,Wayne Rooney will not be in the stands at Old Trafford when Everton meet Manchester United tomorrow - the day before the transfer window closes.
Sports,Celtic yesterday fixed the seventh seal on their domination of Rangers when a volcanic strike by Alan Thompson produced the only goal of the first Old Firm derby of the season at Celtic Park.
Sports,"LANDOVER, Maryland It was a test of character not many people expected top-ranked Southern California would face so early in the season."
World,"NOW was the worst possible time to elect a Labor government given world economic conditions, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
World,"Dhaka, Aug 29: Bangladeshs main Opposition party has called for a new general strike tomorrow, to protest last weeks grenade attack on its leader, Ms Sheikh Hasina Wajed, coinciding with a ruling party demonstration which was earlier put back by two "
Business," Lofty oil prices may make the road ahead a little steeper, but the economy is on track to emerge from a recent soft patch intact, private sector economists at a weekend retreat agreed."
Business," The average U.S. retail price of gasoline rose slightly over the last two weeks to almost  #36;1.88 a gallon    the first increase reported since late May, according to the nationwide Lundberg survey of about 8,000 gas stations."
Sports," Perhaps if National Basketball Association players ask nicely, the guys from Argentina wearing gold medals will come to the United States and give them a few pointers on how to play the game."
Business," The average U.S. retail price of  gasoline rose slightly over the last two weeks to almost  $1.88  a gallon    the first increase reported since late May,  according to the nationwide Lundberg survey of about 8,000 gas  stations."
Sci/Tech," One year after a highly critical report urged NASA to develop the means to fix a broken space shuttle in orbit, the U.S. space agency still could not repair a hole the size of the one that doomed the seven Columbia astronauts, NASA said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Britain's Royal Society is backing a campaign to stop the US securing a world ban on all forms of human cloning.
Sports, The Olympic oracles had long prophesized doom for the Summer Games #39; Greek homecoming. Unfinished venues. Lax security.
Sports,"ATHENS: China, the dominant force in world diving for the best part of 20 years, won six out of eight Olympic titles in Athens and prompted speculation about a clean sweep when they stage the Games in Beijing in 2008."
World,"GROZNY, Russia Under heavy security and with few voters visible in this hushed and abandoned capital, the republic of Chechnya on Sunday held a special presidential election, a step toward replacing a predecessor who was killed by a bomb."
Business,"The average US retail price of gasoline rose slightly over the last two weeks to almost \$1.88 a gallon -- the first increase reported since late May, according to the nationwide Lundberg survey of about 8,000 gas stations."
Sci/Tech,"The World Trade Organization (WTO) general council agreed, early this month in Geneva, on the  quot;July Package quot; that set a framework for the Doha Round, which had been in trouble since the collapse of the ministerial meeting in Cancun, Mexico about a year ago "
Sports,"Faced with as difficult a set of decisions as any European captain has had to deal with, Bernhard Langer added Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald as wild-card selections for the team "
Sports,Mathew Helm has practised the dive that won him silver at the Athens Olympics thousands of times. He finished Australia #39;s greatest Olympics in diving in almost the best possible way - with four perfect 10s and a spot on the medal podium.
Sports,Woody Austin birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff against Tim Herron to win the Buick Championship on Sunday. Both Austin and Herron completed 72 holes 
World,"BAGHDAD, 30 August 2004 - Muslim leaders in Iraq and France yesterday appealed for the release of two kidnapped French journalists facing death."
World,"Evidence of the explosive hexogen was found on a Tu-134 jetliner that crashed in the Tula region south of Moscow, said Sergei Ignatchenko, spokesman for the Federal Security Service."
Sports," Greece staged an exuberant closing  ceremony on Sunday to bring the curtain down on the Athens  Games, which took the Olympics back to their roots and provided  drama right down to the last gold medal."
Sports, Albert Pujols cracked his 40th home  run of the season and reached 100 RBI for the fourth straight  year to help the St Louis Cardinals blank the host Pittsburgh  Pirates 4 0 in the National League Sunday.
World," The Russian government's choice for president of war ravaged Chechnya appeared to be the victor Sunday in an election tainted by charges of fraud and shadowed by last week's terrorist destruction of two airliners.    Little more than two hours after polls closed, acting Chechen president Sergei Abramov said preliminary results showed Maj..."
World," Gas prices nudged upward about half a penny in the last two weeks after dropping more than 20 cents since May 21, but another price spike is not expected due to a decline in crude oil prices, an industry analyst said Sunday.    The combined national average for all grades of gasoline was  $1.91, said Trilby Lundberg, who publishes the semimonthly Lundberg Survey..."
World," Sen. John McCain and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, two of the Republican Party's most popular politicians, open President Bush's nominating convention by calling him a leader unafraid of making unpopular choices to protect a nation scarred by the Sept..."
Sci/Tech,"Recreational anglers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of over-fished salt water species caught off US coasts, a study released Thursday suggests."
Sports,Woody Austin made a 6-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Tim Herron and win the inaugural Buick Championship on Sunday.
World," Holocaust survivors and their families gathered at one of Europe's largest Jewish cemeteries Sunday to remember more than 200,000 Jews from this city killed by the Nazis, a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the last transports from the Lodz ghetto to Hitler's death camps."
Sports," Marc Boerigter will undergo knee surgery on Monday and might be lost for the year, throwing Kansas City's tattered wide receiver corps into even greater disarray."
Sci/Tech,"Cindy Staggs, the Peoria Unified School District #39;s nurse coordinator and a nurse at Raymond S. Kellis High School, has been named School Nurse Administrator of the Year by the School Nurse Organization of Arizona."
Sports,Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald Sunday were named to the European Ryder Cup team by captain Bernhard Langer. That completes the team that will face the United States at 
Sports,Top seed Roger Federer will have to break new ground if he wants to claim a third Grand Slam title at the US Open in Flushing Meadow this week.
Sports,MADRID: Michael Owen made a telling contribution as he came off the bench on Sunday for his first taste of life in the Spanish league to provide the spadework for a Ronaldo finish as Real Madrid opened their season by poaching a 1-0 win at Mallorca.
Sports,"  Jury selection in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case begins in earnest Monday, with attorneys and the judge questioning potential jurors individually behind closed doors."
Sports, Woody Austin made a 6 foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Tim Herron and win the Buick Championship on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,Many NHS patients could soon be able to make an appointment to see their GP over the internet.
Business,"MOSCOW: Russian oil major YUKOS is poised to lose its core Siberian units, but the state will postpone its final move to dismantle the giant firm beyond next weeks tax deadline, analysts predicted on Friday."
Business, Challenger Financial Services Group Ltd. (CGF.AU) on Monday reported a net loss of A $235.4 million for the period Nov. 6 to June 30.
Business, Australian energy company Alinta Ltd. (ALN.AU) said Monday that Australia #39;s competition regulator won #39;t oppose its joint bid for the Dampier to Bunbury gas pipeline in Western Australia state.
Business,"China Southern Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the first Chinese mainland #39;s air company to join a global airline alliance, according to Saturday #39;s China Radio International."
Business,"MILLBRAE, Calif. Federal authorities are investigating one of the region #39;s largest gun heists in years after a gun dealer reported dozens of firearms missing from a Millbrae storage locker."
Sci/Tech,Prime Minister John Howard came under fire Friday for bankrolling a pre-election e-mail campaign carried out by a company run by his son.
Sports,Britain #39;s Jon Brown nearly found himself benefiting from the attack on Brazil #39;s Vanderlei de Lima but had to instead settle for finishing fourth for the second consecutive Olympic games last night.
Sports,"In the end the old man simply knew too much for the boy, which was hardly a surprise. Amir Khan, a 17-year-old student of sports development and fitness, sat an examination in the sweet science yesterday and "
Sports,HAMMER champion Adrian Annus of Hungary will be stripped of his gold after refusing to go for an out-of-competition doping test. The International Olympic Council wanted a further test after it believed he 
Sports,Gold medals are rare enough commodities but they become even more precious when won as unexpectedly as those by Britain #39;s 4x100 metres relay team on Saturday.
Sports,"Paris Saint-Germain, still without a league victory this season, managed just a 2-2 draw Sunday with lowly Saint-Etienne in the French First Division."
World,"ABUJA, Aug 29 (AFP) -- The Sudanese government said here Sunday that it must approve any increase in the number of African Union troops to crisis-ridden Darfur above the 300 soldiers agreed last month with the AU."
World,"BEIJING: China hopes that its decades old partnership with Pakistan will grow, particularly in the economic field, now that Shaukat Aziz is Prime Minister, said a Chinese Foreign Office spokesman."
World," Iraq's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi has held private meetings with Iraqi insurgents in an effort to persuade them to accept a government amnesty offer, The Washington Post reported on Sunday."
World," Former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo  #151; suspected of corruption at home  #151; is living and working part time in the same Mexican city he fled two decades ago to avoid arrest on murder charges, his close associates told The Associated Press on Sunday."
Sports," CROMWELL, Connecticut (Reuters) - Woody Austin birdied the  first hole of a sudden-death playoff against fellow American  Tim Herron to win the \$4.2 million Buick Championship on  Sunday."
World,"Libyan singer Ayman al-Aathar wins the Middle East's pop contest, beating Palestinian Ammar Hassan."
Sci/Tech,"Glitches between Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and critical applications continue to emerge, with McAfee admitting its flagship VirusScan product prior to version 7.1 requires a customised patch to be operational with Windows Security Center, part of SP2 "
Sci/Tech,"Image: This map shows the estimated lower limit of the water content of the upper meter of Martian soil.  quot;Odyssey has accomplished all of its mission-success criteria, quot; said Dr."
Business,"British Airways Plc Chief Executive Rod Eddington has launched an investigation into last week #39;s flight delays and cancellations that stranded thousands of passengers, the Observer "
Sports,"The problem was, the tournament was being shown on tape delay in Guadalajara, Mexico, and her mother couldn #39;t understand why she was so giddy."
World,"A pro-Kremlin former policeman has become president of Chechnya, according to partial results last night of an election held after a week of rebel attacks made a mockery of Moscow #39;s claim to have pacified the republic."
World,"Australia will hold a general election on Oct 9 with John Howard, the prime minister, seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office."
World,"A powerful typhoon was poised to strike the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu on Monday, threatening large areas of the country with strong winds and heavy rain."
World," U.S. military officials and representatives of rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr held talks Sunday aimed at reducing violence in the restive Baghdad slum of Sadr City, a day after clashes there killed 10 people, officials said. British forces in the southern city of Basra, also the site of recent fighting, held similar talks with al Sadr officials there."
Sports," Tim Wakefield tossed a three hitter  over eight innings to inspire the Boston Red Sox to their sixth  straight victory, a 6 1 defeat of the Detroit Tigers in the  American League Sunday."
World, High winds and torrential rain battered  the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu on Monday as  powerful typhoon Chaba hit the coast on its way north.
World, They worried about security for seven  years and it turned out to be the least of their problems.
Business," China Petroleum  amp; Chemical Corp. (SNP), China #39;s second largest oil producer, said its first half net profit rose 51, on increased domestic demand and higher oil prices."
Business,"Rod Eddington, the chief executive of British Airways, will tomorrow begin a review of last week #39;s staff shortages at the national flag carrier that left thousands stranded and more than 100 flights cancelled."
Business,"A generation ago or more, the Democratic Party was considered the Party of the little guy, promoting issues that directly impacted, and were supported by the average American, the majority."
Sci/Tech,  Business software maker Oracle Corp. said on Thursday it extended again its  $7.7 billion hostile tender offer for PeopleSoft Inc.
Sports,They followed in the footsteps of Pheidippides and Spiridon Louis on the road from Marathon to Athens last night and by the time they reached the magnificent marble-stepped Panathinaiko Stadium 
Sports,"Basketball superstar Yao Ming marched singularly as he carried China #39;s flag into the Athens Olympics opening ceremony, several steps ahead of the Chinese delegation, his 7-foot-5 frame towering above the scene."
Sports,"Four British athletes sat together on the poolside terrace of the Politia Tennis Club yesterday, the realisation of what they had done the previous evening soaking into them like "
Sports,"CLEVELAND (Ticker) -- For the second time in a week, the Chicago White Sox have fallen victim to a pitcher #39;s first major league shutout."
World,"Arun Gandhi, grandson of late Indian Prime Minister Mahatma Gandhi, ended a solidarity trip to the West Bank on Sunday, saying the only option for the Palestinians is non-violent resistance."
Business," The dollar kept its gains versus other  major currencies early on Monday after U.S. economic data eased  concerns that surging oil prices may have hurt growth, keeping  expectations alive for more rises in interest rates."
Business," Asia's top oil refiner, state run  Sinopec Corp., said on Monday its second quarter net profit  almost doubled as China's fast growing economy consumed more  fuel and crude oil prices climbed."
Business,"Never shy about entering a market late, Microsoft Corp. is planning to open the virtual doors of its long-planned Internet music store next week."
Business, Australian gold and tantalum producer Sons of Gwalia Ltd. (SGW.AU) on Monday said it had moved into voluntary administration after being unable to reach agreement with its creditors.
Business,"WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. Two fatal home fires today in the Detroit area have left five people dead, including three children. In Waterford Township, 35 miles northwest of Detroit, fire killed a police officer, his wife and their ten-year-old son."
Business,"Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said Saturday that Iran has achieved an  amp;quoteffective deterrent power quot; to confront its enemies in the region, the official IRNA news agency reported."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Government has rejected Opposition calls for an inquiry into the Prime Minister #39;s use of his son #39;s computer software company to spam voters with Liberal Party election material.
Sports,"FOR most spectators in the Olympic stadium, the lavish closing ceremony in Athens last night was a chance to revel in the self-congratulation and relief that traditionally comprise end-of-games euphoria."
Sports,A 38TH-MINUTE Kevin Davies strike was enough for Bolton to upset Liverpool 1-0 in an English Premiership match last night at Reebok Stadium.
Sports,"Tim Wakefield tossed a three-hitter over eight innings to inspire the Boston Red Sox to their sixth straight victory, a 6-1 defeat of the Detroit Tigers in the American League Sunday."
World,"Australians will vote on October 9 in an election pitting the conservative government against centre-left Labor, with national security and the economy as major issues."
World,"BRITISH soldier of fortune and former Scots Guard officer Simon Mann, the alleged leader of a failed African coup dtat, has been specially targeted for systematic torture by guards in Zimbabwes notorious Chikurubi Prison, according to two "
Sports, A defrocked Irish priest bolted from the crowd and grabbed the marathon leader about three miles from the finish Sunday. The Brazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima wound up with the bronze  #151; and a special award for sportsmanship  #151; and the former priest was arrested.
World," An already broiling Miami had even more sizzle on Sunday as MTV brought the annual party known as the Video Music Awards to the city for the first time in the awards' 21 year history.    The change of scenery for the awards, typically held in New York or Los Angeles, helped raise the decadence level at the already raucous, celebrity soaked affair..."
World," U.S. military officials and representatives of rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr held talks Sunday aimed at reducing violence in the restive Baghdad slum of Sadr City, a day after clashes there killed 10 people, officials said..."
Business,"  The corporate pension crisis seems to be going from bad to worse. First, companies struggled to come up with the money to cover their benefit obligations, and now they want to ditch their plans altogether."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. will announce today that it has reached a significant milestone in manufacturing computer chips at ever-smaller levels.
Sci/Tech,Australia Prime Minister John Howard is spamming the Australian electorate ahead of the coming October 9 election -- and he #39;s using his son #39;s firm to do it.
World,Australia #39;s political leaders have hit the hustings with a blitz of the airwaves to set the tone for the country #39;s longest election campaign in 20 years -- who do voters trust?
World,"African Union ceasefire monitors are investigating claims that the Sudanese military bombarded a village from helicopter gunships, driving terrified farmers from their homes, only days before the expiry of a UN deadline to end the violence in Darfur."
World,High winds and torrential rain battered the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu on Monday as powerful typhoon Chaba hit the coast on its way north.
Sports,LLEYTON Hewitt is in hot form and a determined Mark Philippoussis declared yesterday he was ready to reverse his form slump and  quot;do some damage quot; at the US Open beginning tonight.
Sports,"FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AFP)   World champion Michael Schumacher added another stripe to his well decorated cap after clocking up his seventh world title here yesterday."
Sports,"MCLEAN, Va. - Top-ranked Southern California won its season opener Saturday night, but lost a first-place vote in the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll released Sunday."
World,"At least 16 people, many of them children, were killed in explosions at the office of a US security contractor in Afghanistans capital and a school in the south east as the country moves towards its first post-Taliban election."
World,ZHANG JUN says his two-storey frosted glass and chrome beauty salon near the Tibetan capitals imposing Potala Palace is the biggest in town.
Sports," Eli Manning remains the New York Giants' quarterback of the future. For now, the job belongs to Kurt Warner."
Sports," Tim Wakefield allowed three hits in eight innings and the Boston Red Sox won their sixth straight game with a 6 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Wakefield (11 7) gave up only Nook Logan's double in the third, Craig Monroe's 10th homer in the fifth and Logan's single in the eighth."
World," President Bush said Sunday that Democrat John Kerry is using ""upside down"" logic when he says terrorists' recruiting efforts are getting a boost from the war on terrorism."
World, Congressional leaders on Sunday would not guarantee passage of an overhaul of the nation's intelligence agencies by the November election but pledged to try to make it happen.
World,East Timor celebrates the fifth anniversary of a historic vote to break away from Indonesia's rule.
World,Two Americans were among the dead when a bomb exploded outside the compound of an American contractor helping to train the Afghan police.
World,The thorniest issue left unresolved by a settlement in Najaf is the disarmament of the Mahdi Army militia.
Business,"A police officer in this Detroit suburb died with his wife and son in a Sunday morning house fire about the same time that two young children died in a blaze in Detroit, police and fire officials said."
Business,"Banco Santander is making an attempt to seize back the initiative in its 8.3bn takeover of Abbey National, speeding up its bid timetable while rival bidders continue to circle the UK bank."
Sci/Tech,British scientists were backing Sunday a campaign to stop the United States from creating a worldwide ban on all types of human cloning.
Sci/Tech," People fishing for sport are doing far more damage to US marine fish stocks than anyone thought, accounting for nearly a quarter of the catch from overfished species, researchers said."
Sports,"At the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympic games last night Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, issued the traditional invitation to  quot;the youth of the world quot; to reassemble in four years #39; time."
Sports, quot;Better in Beijing? quot; NBC #39;s Bob Costas asked American swimmer Michael Phelps after the last of his astounding 17 races at Athens.
Sports,"Cromwell, CT (Sports Network) - Woody Austin birdied the first playoff hole Sunday to defeat Tim Herron and win the Buick Championship."
World,"At least seven people, including at least two Americans, were killed Sunday when a powerful bomb exploded outside the compound of an American contractor helping to train the Afghan police."
World,Two South Africans acquitted by a Zimbabwean court of charges related to the alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea are to be questioned today by the South African authorities.
World,"India test-launched an Agni II surface-to-surface missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons yesterday. The trial, on the testing range on Wheeler Island off eastern Orissa state, was the third trial of the "
Business,SPANISH bank Santander has offered to cut back its ties with Royal Bank of Scotland in an attempt to avoid a competition inquiry into its bid for Abbey.
Business,SPAIN #39;S Banco Santander Central Hispano yesterday revealed plans to speed up its 8.4bn bid for Abbey in an apparent effort to thwart interest from other possible bidders.
World," A California man who once tested positive for HIV has learned the diagnosis made eight years ago was mistaken and he never had the virus that causes AIDS.    Jim Malone spent years battling depression and losing weight, expecting to die at any time..."
World," The Russian government's choice for president of war ravaged Chechnya appeared to be the victor Sunday in an election tainted by charges of fraud and shadowed by last week's terrorist destruction of two airliners.    Little more than two hours after polls closed, acting Chechen president Sergei Abramov said preliminary results showed Maj..."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano SA aims to complete its 8.3 billion pounds (\$15 billion) purchase of Abbey National Plc by November, the Financial Times said, citing Juan Inciarte, Santander #39;s director for Europe and consumer finance."
World,"Russia #39;s republic of Chechnya elected Alu Alkhanov president in a poll held to replace Akhamad Kadyrov, who was assassinated in May."
World,": Rebel groups proposed a new peace agreement at talks aimed at restoring calm to Sudan #39;s Darfur region, calling for international peacekeepers and full access for aid groups to all of Darfur."
World,"BAGHDAD: Iraq #39;s southern oil exports were still below normal yesterday as firefighters battled to put out a new blaze at a sabotaged pipeline, industry officials said."
Business,"This year, for the first time since the towers crumbled, New York City #39;s economy outperformed the nation #39;s. The average price for a Manhattan condo or co-op broke the \$1 million mark, a new record."
Business,"SkyTeam was founded in June 2000 by Aeromxico, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air. Since then the group has grown to include Czech Airlines and Alitalia."
Sci/Tech,"VeriSignlost another round in its battle against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) last week when a US federal judge dismissed the company #39;s antitrust claims, filed in an amended complaint."
Sports," Eli Manning is undeniably the Giants #39; quarterback of the future. But the future is going to have wait. After a summer of speculation, Giants coach Tom Coughlin finally made it official on Sunday "
Business, Japanese stocks edged lower by midday on  Monday with confidence in the domestic economic outlook failing  to offset profit taking that hit recent gainers such as  insurers and telecom stocks including KDDI Corp.
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie, who has had a tough year, took a turn for the better Sunday, when he was chosen to play in his seventh Ryder Cup by the European team's captain, Bernhard Langer."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher finished second at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, scoring enough points to clinch an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers' title."
Sci/Tech,"five years after computer scientists at UCLA linked two bulky computers using a 15 foot gray cable, testing a new way for exchanging data over networks, what would ultimately become the Internet remains a work in progress."
Business,By staff writers and wires. AUSTRALIAN company profits jumped 10.3 per cent in the June quarter thanks to robust consumer and business spending that will boost economic growth outcomes and the electoral prospects of the Howard Government.
Business,"One of Labor #39;s challenges is to come up with an electorally acceptable proposal for reform in an inefficient, badly targeted family welfare system."
Sports,It ain #39;t over until the crazy drunk former priest attacks the frightened Brazilian marathon runner. Although the 35-year-old Athens marathon record was broken tonight by Italy #39;s 
Sports,"Bolton has leapt to third on the English Premier League table with an impressive 1-0 win over Liverpool at the Reebok Stadium. A goal to Kevin Davies in the 38th minute, when he got on the end of a cross from "
World,"The Iraqi deputy prime minister arrived Sunday in the Tehran, Iran, a day later than planned, the BBC reported. Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh was part of a high-level political "
Business, Asian shares were mostly flat to  lower on Monday as investors kept a wary eye on stabilizing oil  prices and looked past signs Japanese consumers were beginning  to spend more freely.
World," Barbara and Jenna Bush, the president's 22 year old twin daughters, arrived like rock 'n' roll stars at a Republican convention party Sunday, complete with red carpet, cameras and paparazzi shouting for a smile."
Business,"The Republican National Convention, which opens Monday at Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan, is being bankrolled and feted to an extraordinary degree by the financial services behemoths that are concentrated at the island #39;s southern tip."
World,"Afghanistan was rocked by two separate attacks, including a violent explosion in the capital, Kabul, and at a school in the southeastern part of the country."
World," North Korean leader Kim Jong il's wife died of a heart attack earlier this month, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Monday, quoting sources in Beijing."
Sports, Denver Broncos defensive end Luther Elliss is expected to miss up to two weeks because of a torn pectoral muscle. Elliss missed the first nine weeks of last season with a similar injury.
World," Prime Minister John Howard has kicked off his bid for a fourth term in office on shaky ground, forced to call elections sooner than he would have liked by a robust attack on his credibility from the opposition, editorialists said."
World,"The Colombian state finally wins control of the estate of the late Medellin drugs baron, Pablo Escobar."
Sci/Tech,"\\The PeerFear blog is built on top of a custom CMS that I wrote about two years\ago.  It doesn't support Atom, trackbacks, and some people report problems when\posting from IE.\\I installed Moveable Type but to be honest I am less than thrilled.  It doesn't\support category RSS feeds and I can't associate images for categories like I'm\currently doing.\\So it appears I'm stuck... \\Anyone have any feedback?  Maybe I should install one of the OSS blogging tools.\\"
Sci/Tech,\\Great .torrent link of Joshua Kinberg being arrested.  \\This is of course being documented over on this MSNBC HardBlogger blog \(which btw is news in of itself).\\
World,Israel and Iran traded significantly escalated threats of military attacks in recent months as the FBI investigated allegations that a Pentagon official passed secret U.S. policy information about Iran to Israeli authorities.
World,"Carlos Barrios Orta squeezed himself into his rubber diving suit, pulled on an 18-pound helmet that made him look like an astronaut, then lowered himself into the sewer. He disappeared into the filthy water, which looked like some cauldron of rancid beef stew, until the only sign of him was air bubbles breaking the surface."
Business,"OPPOSITION Leader Mark Latham had told his first big lie of the election campaign by saying Labor had no plans to introduce a national payroll tax, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
Business, The Indonesian government said Monday it has identified 10 prospective bidders for the sale of a 51 stake in PT Bank Permata (BNLI.
Sci/Tech,Britain #39;s leading academic institution is backing an international campaign to stop the US securing an international ban on all forms of human cloning.
Sports,Tim Wakefield allowed three hits in eight innings and the Boston Red Sox won their sixth straight game with a 6-1 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers yesterday.
Sci/Tech,"By using methodical strategies, Nextel Communications Inc. is the scrawny kid from Reston, Va., who grew up to become a scrappy fighter by. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,A federal judge has dismissed an antitrust complaint against an Internet oversight group brought by a company that controls directories for Internet users worldwide.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is now aiming at a market that Apple Computer pioneered more than a year ago with its iTunes online music store.
Sci/Tech,"After heavy rainfall forced numerous delays last year, the United States Tennis Association will rely on new machines to dry the courts faster."
Sci/Tech,A new computer should deliver about 10 times the performance of a desktop personal computer.
Sci/Tech,A man has invented a car alarm system that he thinks could save some of the children who die after being shut inside cars on warm days.
Business,PRIME Minister John Howard has called an election he cannot confidently predict he will win. But he is a political veteran and has calculated that the six-week campaign is more likely to serve 
Sci/Tech,Japan will propose the development and introduction of technology to save energy and help control global warming at the 10th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change to be held in December in Argentina.
Sci/Tech,"One year after a highly critical report urged NASA to develop the means to fix a broken space shuttle in orbit, the US space agency still could not repair "
Sports,I was just going to say how happy I was that I was wrong with my dire warnings that there was going to be some sort of incident at the Athens Games ... when something happened toward the end of the men #39;s marathon on Sunday.
World,"Taiwan companies will have to deal with greater competition from next year because of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement signed by mainland China with Hong Kong and Macau, an analyst said yesterday."
Business,"The success of a start-up magazine rests on many factors, not the least of which is a catchy name."
Business,"Zack Diarra, the owner of Timbuktu Fashions, had been ""scared to death"" of Wal-Mart, worried the nation's biggest retailer would undercut his clothing prices and wipe out his eight-month-old business."
Business,Investors are finally figuring out that Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' shares are just like its doughnuts: Get 'em while they're hot because they can go stale in a hurry.
Business,"The value of all weapons deals worldwide was more than \$25.6 billion in 2003, the third consecutive year of decline."
Business,"During the 1,210 hours of Olympics coverage across the NBC Universal networks, audiences were exposed to 13,000 to 14,000 commercials."
Business,Supercross is shaping up to be the latest battleground in the fight over media consolidation.
Business,"Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel Corporation has announced it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next-generation chips."
Sci/Tech,Written by Net 4 Nowt The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA UK) is highlighting significant fears for its smaller members and broadband Britain following price rises introduced by BT to their IPStream products in order to comply with an 
Sports,It #39;s been eight years since a US boxer stood on an Olympic .podium to receive a gold medal. It #39;s been six years since Andre Ward lost a fight.
World,"A statement purported to be from Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility on Monday for a truck bomb which killed seven people, including two US citizens, in Kabul, and which was earlier claimed by the Taliban militia."
World,"Iraq #39;s interim government did well to avoid a bloody fight to the finish with Moktada al-Sadr over the Imam Ali Mosque, the country #39;s most sacred Shiite site."
World,"A top Chinese official yesterday defended his government #39;s decision to bar a Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker from entering the mainland, saying customs authorities acted legally."
World,based forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee who was investigating the March 19 shooting of President Chen Shui bian () has concluded that the incident was not an assassination attempt.
Sports," Barry Bonds hit a pair of mammoth two run homers  #151; giving him 696 in his career  #151; and went 4 for 5 with six RBIs Sunday night, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 9 5 win over the Atlanta Braves."
World," A huge cheer breaks through the cacophony at Sands Macau Casino as the four million pataca (518,000 US dollar) blackjack jackpot is won."
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie, who has had a tough year, took a turn for the better Sunday, when he was chosen to play in his seventh Ryder Cup."
Business," Credit Suisse will eventually use one  brand name only and drop the First Boston moniker from its  Credit Suisse First Boston investment banking arm, the bank's  head said on Tuesday."
World,The Republican convention's calculated claims to patriotism met elaborately planned and heavily Democratic street protests.
Business,"President Bush #39;s performance evaluation is underway now, and his scores will be determined by the voters who are weighing whether he has met the goals he set for himself four years ago."
Sports,Grace Park was as hot as the weather when she fired 5-under par over her final five holes to set a course record and grab the third round lead from Jill McGill in the US\$1 million LPGA Classic on Saturday.
World,A threat by a militant Islamic group in Iraq to kill two French men unless a law banning Muslim headscarves in schools is abandoned was being treated as a national crisis by the French government last night.
Business,"Intel will try to further cut power consumption in its next generation of chips by using improved strained silicon, along with transistors that block power to other circuits, and other added features."
Business,"When Northwest Airlines Corp. said last week it will charge extra fees for tickets not bought on its Web site, it caused a chain reaction in an industry still grappling with the impact of the Internet."
Sports, Albert Pujols cracked his 40th home run of the season and reached 100 RBI for the fourth straight year to help the St Louis Cardinals blank the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4 0 in the National League Sunday.
Sports, Albert Pujols cracked his 40th home  run of the season and reached 100 RBI for the fourth straight  year to help the St Louis Cardinals blank the host Pittsburgh  Pirates 4 0 in the National League Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"As part of its recent crackdown on cybercrime, the Justice Department last week detailed major enforcement actions against copyright scofflaws and spammers."
Sports,Italy #39;s Stefano Baldini surged ahead with two miles to go and won the Olympic marathon Sunday while American Meb Keflezighi finished a surprising second in a 
Sports," Under a well timed full moon to conclude a near cloudless three weeks, the 2004 Summer Olympics came to an end Sunday night with music, dancing and the last of nearly 1,000 medals."
Sports,Ferrari and Michael Schumacher were savouring yet another world championship today after a milestone weekend for both team and driver.
Sports,Barry Bonds went 4-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI Sunday night to power the San Francisco Giants to a 9-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
World,"NEW DELHI, Aug 29: India tested its Agni II surface to surface missile on Sunday in overcast conditions, PTI said quoting defence sources."
World,"TEHRAN, Aug 29: Iran and Iraq want to bury the past and start a new era of neighbourly relations, visiting Iraqi interim Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih said here on Sunday."
Sports,Michael Schumacher clinches an unprecedented seventh Formula One title at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps Sunday despite losing his second race of the season.
Sports,Toronto ends its five-game losing streak with a 6-4 win over the Yankees after a power outage delays the start for an hour Sunday.
Sports,"Craig Stadler makes up a four-shot deficit and birdies the final four holes Sunday to win the Tradition by one shot at 13-under-par in Aloha, Ore."
Sports,Yankees slugger Jason Giambi takes batting practice for the first time Sunday since having a benign tumor diagnosed last month.
World," Holding its festivities for the first time in the city of skin, Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards was sizzling, energetic and colorful   yet tame, by MTV standards.    There were no wardrobe malfunctions (sorry TiVo)..."
Sci/Tech,"Power consumption continues to climb, so Intel will reach into the bag of tricks to keep Moore's Law going."
Sci/Tech,"A California start-up thinks so. Its 96-processor unit is aimed at the film industry and life sciences researchers, among others."
Business,"Federal-Mogul, the engineering company whose bankruptcy in the US is threatening the pensions of thousands of workers at its subsidiary Turner  amp; Newall, is sizing up a sale of its UK businesses."
Business, Financially distressed Australian mining company Sons of Gwalia Ltd. (SGW.AU) said Monday that it has been approached by several parties interested in buying its gold business.
Sports," The Atlanta Braves may still have the last word this afternoon, but Barry Bonds did all the talking with his bat Sunday night."
World,A threat by a militant Islamic group in Iraq to murder two French hostages unless Paris abandons a law banning muslim headscarves in schools was being treated as a national crisis by the French government last night.
World,"Iran claims that it can produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear weapon within a year. According to Undersecretary of State John Bolton,  quot;We cannot let Iran, a leading sponsor "
World," The opposition Labor Party renewed its pledge to withdraw Australian troops from Iraq if it wins October 9 elections, setting relations with ally Washington at the center of the election campaign."
Business, Japan's Nikkei share average fell nearly one percent on Tuesday after the dollar's retreat below 103 yen put pressure on exporters such as Sony Corp.
Business,The fury about Northwest Airlines #39; new ticket fees is the latest battle in a bigger war between the financially struggling airline industry and dominant players in the business of travel reservations.
Sci/Tech,"Learn about the plethora of security enhancements included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO: Intel upcoming mid-quarter report will be closely watched for signs of weak back-to-school computer sales, though recent market share gains in memory chips could help offset any softness in computer microprocessor demand."
Sci/Tech,"With Apple Computer #39;s next iMac expected to be unveiled as soon as next week, Mac fan sites are buzzing with speculation over the design."
Sports,"What doping scandals? What debts? Drunk with pride for successfully pulling off a great homecoming Olympics, most Greeks said they would happily do it all over again."
Sports,"While celebrating unprecedented success at the Athens Olympics, China has its sights firmly set on the Beijing Games in four years when they hope to present the country #39;s new face to the world."
Sports,"He was thinking about that, the little-used outfielder admitted, when he came up with two on and one out in the bottom of the ninth, the game tied 6-6."
World,Oil and gas spilled during recent sabotage attacks on Iraq #39;s southern oil pipelines ignited Sunday and firefighters battled to douse the flames.
Business," UBS AG is expected to buy Charles  Schwab Corp.'s institutional research and trading unit for  $265  million, the Wall Street Journal said Monday, citing unnamed  people familiar with the matter."
Sports, Tim Wakefield pitched eight strong innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers and a sweep of the four game series at Fenway Park.
World,"Britain and Ireland resume their joint efforts this week to revive deadlocked peace talks in Northern Ireland, aiming to forge common ground between deeply opposed sectarian groups."
Sci/Tech,Britain #39;s leading scientists today urge the United Nations to ban cloning of babies but leave open the door for cloning of embryo stem cells as treatments for so-far incurable illnesses.
Sports,"  The venues didn #39;t fall down. The terrorists were kept at bay. The US Olympians waved the flag anyway, and nobody got hurt."
Sports,Elena Bovina added her name to the list of Russians to watch at next week #39;s US Open when she beat Nathalie Dechy to win the New Haven Open on Saturday.
World,"An arms dealer, who is the key state witness in the attempted coup in an oil-rich African state, said that he had talks with Sir Mark Thatcher who wanted to buy two military helicopters, it was revealed yesterday."
World," The Bangladeshi government has announced a 160,000 dollar reward in a bid to catch the assailants who killed 20 people and injured hundreds in a grenade attack on an opposition rally last weekend."
Sports, The greatest race of the Olympics  produced the most unlikely winner.
Business," Credit Suisse will eventually use one brand name only and drop the First Boston moniker from its Credit Suisse First Boston investment banking arm, the bank's head said on Tuesday."
World, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives here this week for a landmark visit which Ankara hopes will help improve political ties in line with spectacular progress in economic relations between the two countries.
Business,"  Trying to get past its recent execution setbacks, Intel demonstrated a working chip using its next generation manufacturing technology Monday, and also stated that it is on track to continue with Moore #39;s Law, doubling the number "
Business, Financially distressed Australian mining company Sons of Gwalia Ltd. (SGW.AU) said Monday that it has been approached by several parties interested in buying its gold business.
Sports,Bernhard Langer knew all along he had a loaded deck and an ace up his sleeve if he needed it. When the year-long process of selecting the European Ryder Cup team finally 
World,"MOSCOW , Russia -- Alu Alkhanov, set to become Chechnya #39;s president after Sunday #39;s election, on Monday ruled out any possibility of talks with Chechen separatist leader Aslan Maskhadov."
Sports,A few US women #39;s soccer players scooped up small pieces of sod at Karaiskaki Stadium after their emotional gold-medal victory last week.
Sports," Tim Wakefield finished off the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Now comes the real challenge for the streaking Boston Red Sox. Boston beat Detroit 6 1, ending a stretch of 26 games   23 against teams below "
Sports,"  Hammerin #39; Hank Aaron was at the game. Boomin #39; Barry Bonds was on his game. In the homers hub of the universe, the residence of the all time champ, the past and future came together Sunday night "
Sci/Tech,"Several California cities and counties have sued Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the personal computer operating systems market."
Sports," Into the heart of the 2004 Olympics and the 1,000 year old stadium symbolic of it ran a little touch of Jacksonville Sunday."
Sports,"Michael Owen made his debut for Real Madrid on Sunday, setting up a second-half goal by Ronaldo in a 1-0 victory at Mallorca in a Spanish league opener."
World,"Ahmed Arajah can #39;t help coming down from the hills to his crumbled house to rummage through its charred remains, the cracked plates, the girls #39; shoes and broken oil "
Sci/Tech,Professional and recreational players are unlikely to see major developments in racket string technology any time soon.
Sci/Tech,"EBay dropoff stores, which list, package and ship eBay items for people who prefer not to do it themselves, have gotten a little help in their quest to find a market - from eBay itself."
Business,"MUMBAI: Japanese stocks fell due to telecommunications stocks which accounted for more than third of the index #39;s drop. Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 0.7 per cent to 11,131."
Business,"An Iranian officer Sunday reiterated Iran #39;s  quot;deterrent policy quot;, saying it has enabled the country to impose its position on the enemies under any condition, the official IRNA news agency reported."
Sports,as far as ugly incidents -t a 2004 Olympics that had opened with such anxiety. Until Sunday night. A defrocked Irish 
Sports,"Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman sparked a testy 10-3 victory Sunday over the Chicago Cubs, and Houston took three of four at Wrigley Field to move within four games of Chicago and San Diego for the NL wild-card lead."
Sports,Although there will be no more great memories of the little track in his hometown -- where they raced for the last time Sunday -- car owner Andretti has one that might not be topped anywhere for a while.
Sci/Tech,"However, because it is coming out earlier, Longhorn will be trimmed of some of the more innovative stuff that has been seen in earlier builds."
Sports,"If legend is to be believed, the end of a victorious war was behind Pheidippides #39; trek from Marathon to Athens 2,500 years ago."
Sports,  The Ano Liossia Wrestling Hall looked more like Madison Square Garden yesterday when Olympic freestyle wrestling took on more of a WWE flavour.
Sports,"ALOHA, ORE. -- Craig Stadler closed with four straight birdies in a five-under-par 67 for a one-shot victory yesterday at the Tradition and his second major on the Champions Tour."
World,"Israel is suggesting leaving a Gaza settlement intact after its planned pullout next year for Palestinian residents of Gaza to use as a hospital, as well as selling an industrial zone at a crossing point to international bodies, Israeli officials said."
Sports, Chicago at Montreal (7:05 p.m. EDT). Greg Maddux (12 8) starts for the Cubs.
World," KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The toll from Sunday's car  bomb blast in Kabul rose Monday with different accounts from  Western security forces and Afghan officials suggesting as many  as a dozen people may have been killed."
Sci/Tech,Orange has unveiled its third-generation (3G) mobile phones in the UK after a long-delayed commercial launch.
World," If anyone deserved a party, it was the people of Athens.    The flame went out on the Olympics during a closing ceremony Sunday night that honored the birthplace of the games with an ebullient display of Greek pride and symbolism, a relief filled celebration of the ancient and the new..."
Business,"The Philippine economy registered a6.2 percent growth in the second quarter, higher than the 4.2 percent during the same period last year, National Statistical Coordinating Board "
Business,"Austal Limited today announced that it had teamed with Raytheon Australia to bid for the upcoming Australian Government tender to build two amphibious ships, which is due to be issued in early 2005."
Sci/Tech," The British government has fired 19 civil servants and disciplined more than 200 in an unprecedented crackdown on viewing internet porn at work, officials say."
Business,"China #39;s second-largest oil producer Sinopec says its first-half net profit rose 51 percent to 16 billion yuan or nearly 2 billion US dollars, on increased domestic demand and higher oil prices."
Business,Japanese stocks edged lower by midday on Monday with confidence in the domestic economic outlook failing to offset profit-taking that hit recent gainers such as insurers and telecom stocks including KDDI Corp.
Business,"30/08/2004 Interbrew and Companhia de Bebidas das Amricas (AmBev) have closed the transaction announced on March 3, 2004 to combine Interbrew and AmBev, creating InBev, the worlds premier brewer."
Sports,"In a bizarre and stunning conclusion to the Olympic Games, the leader of the men #39;s marathon was grabbed by a former Irish priest and pushed into the crowd about three miles from the finish."
Sports,"Munich, Germany - Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez won his fourth title on the European tour this season, recording three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine to claim the BMW International Open by two strokes."
Sports, Manhattan is braced for an outbreak of  quot;Maria Mania quot; this week as 17 year old Maria Sharapova leads a Russian assault on the US Open.
World,The toll from Sunday #39;s car bomb blast in Kabul rose Monday with different accounts from Western security forces and Afghan officials suggesting as many as a dozen people may have been killed.
World,MALABO : The trial of 19 people accused of seeking to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea was scheduled to resume after five days of hearings last week left the world little the wiser about the reality of their alleged putsch 
World," French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier arrived in Cairo on the first leg of an urgent Middle East mission for contacts with Egyptian officials over two French journalists taken hostage in Iraq, a diplomatic source told AFP."
World," TOKYO (AP)   A powerful typhoon lashed southern Japan on Monday, toppling trees and telephone poles with strong winds and torrential rains. Two elderly men died after being knocked down by strong winds, while 18 people were injured and one was missing."
World,A fresh round of mass demonstrations over proposed cuts in welfare spending is set to take place.
Business,"Intel Corp. will shift to a second-generation strained-silicon technique within its forthcoming 65-nanometer process technology, the company will announce on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is making a major push to get home and business customers to embrace the security-focused overhaul to its Windows XP computer operating system.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle is offering US\$21 per share or about US\$7.7 billion for PeopleSoft, a leader in human resources management software and an applications rival of Oracle."
Sports,"  Capping its sports hosting triumph, Greece ended the XXVIII Olympiad with a festive splash of ethnic folklore, music and dancing."
Sports,The Derby native rebounded from a bogey on the final hole of regulation Sunday to birdie the first hole of a sudden-death playoff with Tim Herron and win the \$4.
World,"DHAKA : Bangladesh was brought to a standstill by the fourth general strike in a week called by the opposition, which has stepped up its campaign to oust the government since an assassination attempt on its leader."
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Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Glowring back from the dead
World, Philippine rescue teams evacuated thousands of people from the worst flooding in the central Luzon region since the 1970s as hungry victims hunted rats and birds for food.
World," The U.S. government warned its citizens to keep a low profile Monday after a car bomb hit a private American security firm in the Afghan capital, killing at least seven people, including two Americans."
Business," The dollar rose to a three month high  against the sterling Monday after U.S. economic data eased  concerns that surging oil prices threatened growth,  underpinning expectations of more rises in U.S. interest rates."
Business,A fresh round of mass demonstrations over proposed cuts in welfare spending is set to take place in Germany.
World,The Afghan president expresses deep concern after a bomb attack which left at least seven people dead.
Sci/Tech,"Pre-emptive investment is critical to success, says chief"
Sci/Tech,The net and video games are becoming essential tools for political activists.
Business,JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has identified Singapore #39;s United Overseas Bank as one of 10 prospective bidders for the sale of a 51 stake in PT Bank Permata.
Sports,"The International Olympic Committee has announced that Vanderlei de Lima of Brazil, will be presented with a sportsmanship medal. The International Olympic Committee has announced "
Sports,Former Olympic bronze medallist Richie Woodhall believes Amir Khan will be  quot;the Mario Kindelan of the next Games quot; if he is still an amateur in four years #39; time.
Sports,  The Ano Liossia Olympic Hall looked more like Madison Square Garden yesterday when Olympic freestyle wrestling took on more of a WWE flavour.
Sports,"Miracles don #39;t happen in motor racing, but there is an exception to every rule. At the start of the 2004 season the McLaren-Mercedes was the joke of the paddock."
World,Afghanistan #39;s President Hamid Karzai says he is deeply disturbed by a bomb attack in the capital Kabul in which at least seven people died.
World,"GROZNY. Aug 30 (Interfax) - Alu Alkhanov, who according to initial vote counts is believed to have won Sunday #39;s Chechen presidential election, said he is going to concentrate on accelerating the restoration "
World,"BHUBANESHWAR (India): India test fired a long-range nuclear-capable Agni II missile off its eastern coast of Orissa on Sunday, a defence ministry spokesman said."
Business,A police officer who had just finished working a long night shift. A wife who finally got to snuggle in bed next to her husband. A son who would have started fifth grade today.
Business,Santander Central Hispano has said it aims to complete its takeover of High Street bank Abbey one month sooner than originally planned.
World,The South Korean ambassador to the United States says the next round of multilateral talks aimed at resolving the North Korean nuclear impasse will likely happen in September.
World,Netherlands prosecutors plan to charge a Dutchman suspected of assisting genocide in Iraq in the 1980s.
World, Republicans marshaled their forces to bolster President Bush's image as a strong leader in treacherous times as they open their national convention in the city that felt the brunt of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history...
Business,", 8/30/2004. With 90 nanometer chips now on the market, the race for the next node - 65nm -- is now underway. Intel is on track for initial production of chips based on 65-nanometer process "
Business,"you know, writing a check a day or two before there #39;s enough cash to cover it -- will soon need to find new tricks for juggling the bills."
Business," Investors may pack up and leave this week as the Republican national convention comes to New York and many on Wall Street take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction."
Sports," Xiao Tian delivered an impassioned lecture for 35 minutes, without taking a question or pausing for translation. Four days before the end of the Olympics, the assistant mission chief of the Chinese "
Sports,Colin Montgomerie #39;s toughest year on and off the golf course took a turn for the better Sunday when he was chosen by European captain Bernhard Langer to play in his seventh Ryder Cup.
Sports,"Before she contracted a debilitating virus that took her off the tour for most of the past 4 1/2 months, defending US Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne was about a tightly wound person as you could find."
Sports,"Woody Austin is finally getting a grip on his nerves, and it is starting to pay off. Austin calmly made a 6-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole yesterday "
Sports,"What they continue to demonstrate, more than anything else, is an impeccable sense of timing. When to run. When to hit. When to start playing like a tried-and-true "
Sports,"One dreadful preseason performance cost top overall draft choice Eli Manning the New York Giants #39; starting quarterback job, as Coach Tom Coughlin yesterday named veteran Kurt Warner his starter "
Business,"Intel is on track to introduce the world #39;s most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer Inc. #39;s reign as king of the digital music business is about to meet its most serious challenge as software heavyweight Microsoft Corp.
Sports,HE may be one of boxing #39;s youngest ever silver medallists with a glorious future ahead of him but yesterday teenage sensation Amir Khan told how he had more pressing things on his mind - homework.
Sports,"WAYNE ROONEY #39;S future will be decided today, with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright due to travel to Old Trafford for talks. He will meet Manchester United chief executive David Gill before "
Sports,Troy Glaus was activated from the 60-day disabled list yesterday by the Anaheim Angels and was back in the lineup against the Minnesota Twins.
World,"France will not revoke a law banning Muslim head scarves in public schools despite demands by a militant Islamic group holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq, the government spokesman said Monday."
World,The French government sent its foreign minister Sunday to the Middle East region to try to free two French journalists held hostage in Iraq as a truce was reached in Baghdad #39;s slum of Sadr City.
World,FORMER BBC chief Greg Dyke has accused Tony Blair of being  quot;incompetent quot; or  quot;a liar quot; over the Iraq War. Ex-Director General Mr Dyke revealed that the Prime Minister 
Business," UBS AG is expected to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s institutional research and trading unit for  #36;265 million, the Wall Street Journal said Monday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter."
World," France will not revoke a law banning Muslim head scarves in public schools despite demands by a militant Islamic group holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq, the government spokesman said Monday."
World," Australian politicians set off on a marathon campaign Monday for an election that will focus on the way forward for one of the world's strongest economies, the credibility of candidates and support for the Iraq war."
Sports,"  Nobody wanted to leave. If they could have, everybody would have stayed inside the stadium all night dancing to bouzouki music under the full moon."
Sports,"OK, class, a pop quiz before the start of school. Two months ago today, in the aftermath of an eight-run loss to the Yankees that had the Nation down in the mouth, one astute observer rendered the following opinion:"
Sports,"New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield is listed as day to day after spraining his left ankle in the ninth inning Saturday night in Toronto. Sheffield, hitting .297 with 33 homers and 98 RBIs, hobbled off the field after jamming the ankle on third base. X-rays were negative. Although Sheffield said he could have played, Yankees manager Joe Torre ..."
Sports,  Carlos Pineda looked shaky when he started with three consecutive balls and then hit California's leadoff batter. But he got a lot better in a hurry.
Sports,"Albert Pujols of the Cardinals became the fourth player to start his major league career with four straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs, joining Hall of Famers Al Simmons , Joe DiMaggio , and Ted Williams ."
Sports,"The way things have turned their way in recent weeks, the Red Sox seemed strong enough to overcome even the loss of Manny Ramirez to an injury. But they were grateful just the same when the slugger returned yesterday after missing only one game with a left knee contusion."
Sports,"Eli Manning remains the New York Giants' quarterback of the future. For now, the job belongs to Kurt Warner . Briefly citing Warner's experience and recent play, coach Tom Coughlin announced yesterday that the two-time MVP had beaten out the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft for the starting job in the season opener at Philadelphia Sept. 12."
Sports,"Taylor Twellman is experiencing his least-productive season with the Revolution, but the striker is displaying flashes of his former self. His scoring instincts and timing appear to have returned."
Sports,"The trouble with preseason rankings in college football is that they are just that, preseason. It's not like the National Football League, where if last year's champion returns most of its players, one can make an assumption the team will be very good. But it's different in college. The cast of characters is always changing, as players graduate, leave, get ..."
Sports,"Craig Stadler closed with four straight birdies in a round of 5-under-par 67 to earn a one-shot victory at the Tradition in Aloha, Ore., and claim his second triumph in a major tournament on the Champions Tour."
Business,"When Eugene Chan dropped out of Harvard Medical School in 1997 to start U.S. Genomics, his vision was to create a turbocharged DNA reader. Give the machine a drop of blood, and it would sequence your very own genome. That information would help doctors diagnose not only which disease you were suffering from, but which particular variety of the disease ..."
Business,Apple Computer Inc.'s reign as king of the digital music business is about to meet its most serious challenge as software heavyweight Microsoft Corp. prepares to enter the fray.
Business,"It was about a year ago that camera phones began marching into America, winning the hearts and eyes of shutterbugs everywhere."
Business,Microsoft Corp.'s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the nation is causing a major headache for some universities.
Business,PROVIDENCE -- A judge granted Verizon Wireless a permanent injunction against a Rhode Island man accused of sending millions of unsolicited text-message advertisements to cellphone customers in four states.
Business,"They greet customers with Starbucks coffee, obsess over the exact placement of their teller counters, and monitor customers' reactions to their every move. As banks become more customer focused, they are increasingly looking to retailers for ideas of how to build a better bank branch. After years of ignoring branches during the dot-com boom, banks now are giving them more ..."
World,"  India test launched a nuclear capable missile able to carry a 1 ton warhead yesterday, the Defense Ministry said. The weapon has a range of up to 1,560 miles    easily within striking distance of any of India's near neighbors    and is designed to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads. The Agni II was launched at India's test range ..."
World,"  President Jacques Chirac dispatched his foreign minister to the Middle East yesterday to work for the release of two French reporters abducted in Iraq, vowing to spare no effort to free them from kidnappers demanding that France scrap its ban on Islamic headscarves in state schools."
World,"  Iraq's interim prime minister, Iyad Allawi, said yesterday he held private meetings with representatives of insurgent groups from the restive cities of Fallujah, Ramadi, and Samarra to persuade them to accept an amnesty offer."
World,"  Nine months after he disappeared under a cloud of corruption allegations at home, former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo is living and working in the same Mexican city he fled two decades ago to avoid arrest on murder charges, the Associated Press has learned."
World,"  Disguised in military style uniforms, Pakistani extremists waited in a stolen van in the port city of Karachi near a bridge frequented by military officials, and then opened up with machine guns on the motorcade of a high ranking general."
Sci/Tech,The first volunteers to sign up for a survey of the endangered juniper shrub in Britain will win a free bottle of gin.
World, ACCRA (Reuters) - Voters in Ghana queued on Tuesday to  choose a new leader for their West African country in what was  expected to be a race between incumbent John Kufuor and  long-standing rival John Atta Mills.
World,\The UN and human rights groups express concern over the number of people who disappear in Nepal.
Business,Real estate investment and management company LNR Property said late Sunday it has agreed to be acquired by private investment firm Cerberus Capital Management in a cash-and-debt deal valued at \$3.
Business,"Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Monday, but the strength of bank and auto maker issues helped the broader market index eke out gains for a 10th straight day - the longest upswing in 14 years."
Business,"TOKYO : Japan #39;s biggest heavy machinery maker Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said it would build a plant to manufacture wings for Boeing #39;s next-generation 7E7 Dreamliner jet, scheduled for launch in 2008."
Business,Australia #39;s competition watchdog has no plan to stop a bid by a consortium including gas retailer Alinta Ltd for Western Australia #39;s biggest natural gas transmission pipeline.
Sci/Tech,Britain #39;s leading academic institution is backing a campaign to stop the US banning on all forms of human cloning. The Royal Society has joined 67 other national academies urging the UN to ban the cloning 
Sci/Tech,"JibJab.com, the site with the cartoon animation of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry trading barbs to the tune of  quot;This Land Is Your Land, quot; seems to be in the clear."
Sci/Tech,SECURITY EXPERTS have rushed to warn the voting authorities in Missouri that a plan to allow the military stationed overseas to vote is shot full of holes.
Sci/Tech,Sprint and Apple have announced a partnership designed to get content providers to connect to PCS Vision subscribers via QuickTime.
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt warmed up for the US Open in style as he claimed his second consecutive ATP title at the TD Waterhouse Cup. Hewitt, who won the Washington title last week, beat Peru #39;s Luis Horna 6-3, 6-1 on "
Sports,Gergely Kiss scored the winning goal as Hungary came from behind to beat Serbia and Montenegro 8-7 to chalk up the gold medal in the men #39;s Olympic waterpolo yesterday.
Sports,Striker Kevin Davies scored late inthe first half to give Bolton Wanderers a 1-0 home win over Liverpool that lifted them into third place in the Premier League on Sunday.
World,"KABUL : A heavy security clampdown was enforced in the Afghan capital after the bombing of a US firm left at least seven dead and 28 wounded, and raised new fears about security just weeks before elections."
World,"A year ago, Mornay was a pleasant little town at the foot of a hill in the heart of West Darfur. It was home to 5,000 people who ambled in its central market and worked green fields at its edge."
World,"And according to their lawyer, Alwyn Griebenow, they might spill the beans on their British recruiter, who allegedly plotted a coup in Equatorial Guinea."
World,Australian politicians set off on a marathon campaign Monday for an election that will focus on the way forward for one of the world #39;s strongest economies 
World,"Oil exports from southern Iraq have come to a complete halt because of attacks on pipelines and are not likely to resume for at least a week, a senior Iraqi oil official said Monday."
World,"Bangladesh #39;s opposition supporters staged their fourth strike within a week in the capital, Dhaka, in protest at an attack on a political rally that killed 20 people, Agence France-Presse reported from the city."
World,The BBC continued to make news rather than merely report it as its former director launched a bitter attack on Prime Minister Tony Blair and its new chief tried to lay out a 
World, President Robert Mugabe has described non government organisations in Zimbabwe as imperialists working to destabilise the nation.
Business,"Oil industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was \$1.88, an increase of a half-cent in the past two weeks."
World,"BHUBANESHWAR, India: India on Sunday successfully tested its indigenous Agni-II ballistic missile, the military said as it announced it was armed with a shorter-range version of the nuclear-capable missile."
World,PESHAWAR: NWFP Governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah on Friday rejected claims that the four men killed in a raid in North Waziristan on last Monday were local tribesmen.
World," A top U.S. envoy accused Serbian  Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica of not doing enough to arrest  leading war crimes suspects on Monday, saying Belgrade had  shown ""zero cooperation"" with The Hague war crimes tribunal."
Sports,ATHENSBrazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima was 46 seconds ahead of the pack - only five kilometres from Panathinaiko Stadium and in line for a gold medal in the historic Olympic marathon race.
World,"ABUJA, nigeriaAs the UN ultimatum for Sudan to disarm murderous militias ticked down to today #39;s deadline, peace talks resumed between the Sudanese government and the rebel groups who accuse it of backing the militia attacks."
World,"LODZ, PolandSam Weinreich remembers the last time he came to Radegast train station in Poland #39;s second-largest city - the day in 1944 he was forced into a cattle car and sent to Nazi Germany #39;s Auschwitz death camp."
Sports,SERENA WILLIAMS: Serena is all-purpose with her withdrawals. She withdrew from the Acura Classic at La Costa. She withdrew from the Olympics.
World,The family of the murdered Nottingham man Marvyn Bradshaw are to gather at the spot where he was shot to mark the first anniversary of his death.
World," Anglo Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec Group) have launched a 187 million dollar service station joint venture, the companies said."
World,A deadline for Sudan's government to improve security in troubled Darfur is set to expire later on Monday.
Sports,"FLUSHING MEADOW, N.Y. -- Roger Federer was using his fingers as a comb, beginning at his forehead and gliding backward through his still-wet, mountain-man mane while trying to figure out how he could have won two consecutive Wimbledons and not have advanced beyond the fourth round in four appearances at the US Open."
Sports,  The Games ended here last night with the last runner of the marathon making his way into Panathinaikos Stadium and the Olympic flame being doused a few hours later.
Sports,"Michael Schumacher even sets records by finishing second. He was runner-up to Kimi Raikkonen in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps yesterday, only the second time in 14 races this season Schumacher did not win. But he did score enough points to clinch an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers' title."
Sports,"  Andre Ward never understood why he should settle for less than what he wanted, so he didn't."
Sports,"  They had their moments. There was the inspiring comeback against Greece, which got them not only to the semifinals, but, even better, to the  quot;Today quot; show set and a live audience with Katie Couric. There was the marked improvement in the standings from the previous meltdowns in Sydney and Atlanta."
World,"A law banning headscarves in schools will stand, despite demands by a group holding two journalists in Iraq."
World,A case of avian influenza that killed an 11-month-old girl in Vietnam this month has alarmed health officials around the world.
Business,"BEIJING Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Alstom of France and Bombardier of Canada have won contracts to help upgrade China #39;s railway network, the official Xinhua news agency said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"By Brian Krebs, Special To The Washington Post  August 30, 2004. Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students "
Sci/Tech,headisdead writes  quot;This BBC report has details of the IOSN #39;s (International Open Source Network) role in yesterday #39;s Software Freedom Day.
Sports,The Olympics closed with praise for the athletes and relief that the event was safe from terrorism. BY RICK MAESE / ORLANDO SENTINEL.
Sports,"MUNICH, Germany : European Ryder Cup captain Bernard Langer said he plumped for Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald as wild cards, and not Swede Fredrik Jacobson, because he thought they would perform better at the Oakland Hills golf course."
World,"Ending months of speculation, Australian Prime Minister John Howard has called an election for October 9, when he will become the first of the three "
World,"In the wake of reports that Koh Young-hee, the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, passed away earlier this month, experts are attempting to weigh the impact her death could have on "
Business, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said today it #39;s in talks to buy a plot of land in central Japan #39;s Nagoya city from Mitsubishi Motors for building aircraft parts.
Sci/Tech,"The federal Opposition has asked Australia #39;s spam legislation enforcers to investigate what it claims is a breach of the Spam Act 2004 by the Prime Minister, coalition politicians and a company whose directors include the Prime Minister #39;s son."
Sports,"Among the things that have occurred frequently at the 2004 Olympics: Weird happenings, and success by American athletes. In the final event of the Games last night, both were in evidence."
Sports,"NAZARETH, Pa. - Dan Wheldon took advantage of a fiery mishap during a pit stop by leader Sam Hornish Jr. and extended Honda #39;s winning streak to 12 races with a record-setting victory Sunday in the last race at Nazareth Speedway."
World,"South Africa #39;s Justice Ministry will on Monday begin studying a request from Equatorial Guinea to question Mark Thatcher, who has been charged in Cape Town with bankrolling an alleged coup plot to topple the government in Malabo."
Sci/Tech, Israel's Bezeq buys back a 50 share in Pelephone Communications.
Business,"CHIP GIANT INTEL is expected to announce today that it has succeeded in producing an SRAM using 65 nanometre technology. The chip circuit gates are also a third smaller than using the current 90 nanometre process technology, Intel will claim."
Business,"Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec Group) have launched a US $187 million service station joint venture, the companies said."
Business,"Iin about 15 years, and probably less, this nation #39;s retirement system will start to run a deficit, according to the Social Security #39;s trustees."
Business,"Term Capital Management LP, whose failure in 1998 forced a bailout by Wall Street #39;s biggest investment banks, has to pay  $56 million in tax and penalties after a judge said the hedge fund claimed an improper deduction."
Sci/Tech,"A recoverable science experimental satellite is launched atop a Long March 2C carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province, northwest China Aug. 29, 2004."
Sci/Tech,SEOUL (Dow Jones)--A precipitous fall in prices for flash-memory chips and anticipated demand for next-generation DDR2 dynamic random access memory chips has spurred Samsung Electronics Co.
Sports,"  If you recall, my concerns involved car bombings, kidnappings, beheadings and Al Qaeda. So when the scariest moment of the Olympics involves a defrocked, kilt wearing Irish priest who tackles "
Sports,"NORD EICHENRIED, GERMANY -- Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain won his fourth title on the European Tour this season, making three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine to pull away for a two-stroke victory at the BMW International Open."
Sports,"Schumacher was the runner-up to Kimi Raikkonen on Sunday in the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, only the second time in 14 races this season he didn #39;t win."
Sports,"Kutztown, Pa. -- Lorena Ochoa birdied three of the final four holes yesterday to overcome a five-stroke disadvantage and win the Wachovia LPGA Classic."
Sports,"Picking the men #39;s winner of the US Open, which will begin today in Flushing Meadows, NY, is no sure thing, based on what happened at the year #39;s two previous Grand Slam events."
Sports,Dan Wheldon #39;s win leads the Andretti Green Racing Team to a 1-2-3 finish in the final race at Nazareth Speedway. By CHUCK GIVLER.
World,"India Sunday successfully tested the nuclear capable Agni-II missile that can strike at targets as far as China. The missile, which has a range of over 2,000 km, was fired at 12."
World,"During the first seven months this years China has further opened to the outside world, says Ma Kai, Director of the State Development Planning Commission."
Sci/Tech,"Intel creates a more powerful memory chip without increasing its size, confounding warnings that the firm had hit its technical limits."
Business,Public sector behemoth Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd on Monday said it has acquired an offshore oil field in Western Australia.
Sports,"In the posh hotel they occupy, far from the bleak, sun-baked desert that is the main Olympic complex, there must have been a whole bunch of champagne corks popping last night."
World,She was a stunningly beautiful dancer who caught the eye of North Korea #39;s  quot;Dear Leader quot; Kim Jong Il and became his favorite companion.
World,The festival spirit of revellers at the Notting Hill carnival was praised by police today as the colourful summer spectacular entered its second day.
Business, Asset prices drifted sideways in Europe  Monday as a public holiday in the UK kept London closed and  sucked liquidity from the region's markets.
Business,Rob Glaser and his geek pals from Microsoft wanted to revive pro bowling. So they bought the whole damned league. By Tom McNichol from Wired magazine.
World," KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The Taliban warned Monday of  more deadly attacks in the run-up to Afghanistan's first  presidential election after a car bomb in the heart of the  capital killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more."
World, Singapore has questioned a U.S.  government assessment that it has become a sex slave center and  asked Washington to back its charges with evidence.
Business,"Intel has created a more powerful memory chip without increasing its size, wrong-footing warnings that the firm had hit its technical limits."
Sci/Tech,So what if you #39;re not Abe Lincoln or Marilyn Monroe? Now you can get your face on a stamp anyway. Stamps.com has launched a service where you can upload a photo of yourself -- or your dog or your favorite chair -- and get it sent back to you as a stamp.
Sci/Tech,Customers of Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. will be able to use both companies #39; wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday.
Sports, The 2004 Olympic Games officially came to an end in Athens with a spectacular closing ceremony yesterday. Greek music and dance kicked off an evening of celebration before the flame was extinguished and the flag lowered.
Sports,"When you are as emotional as 24-year-old Luis Horna of Peru, things like courtside noises, forehands that drop off the net cord, and which ball you choose to serve with matter."
World," The Russian government's choice for president of war battered Chechnya overwhelmingly won an election that opponents claimed was riddled with fraud, news agencies reported Monday, citing preliminary results.    Although the Kremlin portrayed Sunday's election as a step toward stability, terrorism cast a shadow over balloting with the downing of two Russian airliners five days earlier..."
Sci/Tech,\$300 Cyber-shot squeezes high-end performance into its small package.
Sports," The Houston Astros turned their season around just in time for a playoff push. Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman sparked a testy 10 3 victory Sunday over the Chicago Cubs, and Houston took three of four at Wrigley Field to move within four games of Chicago and San Diego for the NL wild card lead."
World, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier made an impassioned plea to try to save the lives of two French journalists held hostage in Iraq as an ultimatum issued by their kidnappers neared expiry.
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile Monday toward a car carrying four Palestinian gunmen, but missed and hit a nearby home instead, the militants said."
World, Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday for the second straight session after new data showed Japan's economy may be headed toward another slowdown. The U.S. dollar edged higher against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,"Vector supercomputers, the original giant machines for massive computing tasks, have largely been replaced in recent years by cheaper cluster models. But the vector's maker and many researchers want a comeback.  By Nancy Gohring."
Sci/Tech,A company that makes odd-looking computers for gamers wants to expand its market. But Alienware execs wonder how many customers will appreciate the glowing alien eyes and other flourishes that have become its signature. By Michelle Delio.
Sci/Tech,A bacteria-eating virus is the star of a new video that could help researchers learn the secrets of viral infection and thereby develop better gene therapies. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,Filmmakers who who make tiny movies now have a festival. An independent studio is collecting entries of films made for the small screen -- the cell phone. By Daniel Terdiman.
Sci/Tech," Fresh from its Web browser buzz, the open source group takes on Microsoft with an e mail application release. Can it repeat its Firefox success?"
Sci/Tech,A Canadian programmer who subscribes to satellite radio writes a little piece of software allowing him to record shows directly onto his PC. Then he sells the program to others. Now the RIAA and XM Radio are busy figuring out how to bust him for it.
Sci/Tech,"Instead of the usual Blue Devils T-shirt and ball cap, Duke University freshmen receive a free iPod engraved with the school's crest. The school hopes the devices will be used for recording lectures and capturing scientific data."
Sci/Tech,"A state rule barring Florida counties with touch-screen voting from conducting manual recounts is at odds with state law, according to an administrative law judge ruling in a lawsuit against the state."
Sci/Tech,"Route finders, once limited to executive autos, have become part of advanced handsets and are now being designed into mobile phones. New smartphones can load computer-like applications, adding mapping to their bag of tricks."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announces Longhorn, its next version of Windows, will meet its 2006 release date. But to deliver on time for corporate client contracts, a key component -- the underlying file system for the software -- will be missing."
Business,"Shares in LNR Property Corp., the real estate development company spun off from Lennar Corp., may rise after the company agreed to be bought by a group led by Cerberus Capital Management LP for \$3."
Business,"Bangalore: The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) acquired a Canadian off-shore oilfield in West Australia yesterday, its Chairman and Managing Director, Mr Subir Raha, announced today."
Sports,"The Brazilian Olympic Committee will lodge an appeal against the result of Sunday #39;s Athens marathon, after it was disrupted by a spectator."
Sports,"Newcastle United have sacked their manager Bobby Robson, the English Premier League club said on Monday.  quot;After a disappointing start to the Premier League season, the directors "
Sports,Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Tom Cheek became the seventh member of the club #39;s Level of Excellence in a ceremony held before yesterday #39;s game against the New York Yankees at the SkyDome.
Business,"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is doing its best to restore order and stability to the market with reasonable prices that are acceptable to producers and consumers alike, the group #39;s president said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"In a study published Friday, a team of marine biologists finds that sport fishing accounts for nearly one-fourth of the total catch for the commercially valuable species the federal government most worries about conserving."
Sci/Tech,"FLEDGLING space power China today launched a satellite from a remote desert region for a short-term scientific mission, state media reported."
Sci/Tech,JEFFERSON CITY - An election security expert has raised questions about Missouri Secretary of State Matt Blunt #39;s plan to let soldiers at remote duty stations or in combat areas cast their ballots with the help of e-mail.
Sports,"Newcastle manager Bobby Robson has been  quot;relieved of his duties quot; at the lagging soccer club, Newcastle announced Monday."
Sports,"IT HAD always threatened to be a fight too far for Amir Khan, and so it proved. Up against the vastly experienced Cuban Mario Kindelan, the 17-year-old from Bolton fought gamely, but in the end lost out by "
World,French government refuses to yield to Iraqi kidnappers of two French reporters on law banning headscarves. By Hugh Schofield - PARIS.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2004 - The US government warned its citizens to keep a low profile Monday after a car bomb hit a private American security firm, killing up to 11 people in the deadliest attack in the Afghan capital in two years."
World,A United Nations deadline is set to expire on Monday for the Sudanese authorities to improve security in the troubled Darfur region.
World,"SYDNEY : Opinion polls give Australia #39;s opposition Labor Party a big lead over Prime Minister John Howard #39;s conservative government as campaigning begins for October 9 elections, but analysts say the real race is still too close to call."
World,"The 10 th round of the inter-Korean economic talks planned to start today for a four-day run in Seoul has been cancelled as Pyongyang refused to contact Seoul to coordinate meeting schedule the day prior, a government official said Monday."
Sci/Tech,  #36;300 Cyber shot squeezes high end performance into its small package.
World," Japan's Supreme Court cleared the way for UFJ Holdings and Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to merge by rejecting a bid to halt the deal by Sumitomo Trust and Banking, a court spokeswoman said."
World,The DUP leader will continue talks today with the British Government after Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams gave his backing for an Advent agreement to revive power sharing and remove the gun forever from Northern Ireland politics.
World," Opening a rare window into a secret world, the CIA and the Pentagon are publicly fighting a proposal to centralize under Defense Department control the U.S. covert paramilitary operations used increasingly in recent years in Afghanistan and elsewhere..."
World," Little things meant a lot in Athens: a tear from Mia Hamm's eye, or a smile across Jennie Finch's mouth, was as good as gold. A pair of abandoned wrestling shoes, size 13, signaled goodbye for Rulon Gardner..."
World," The Russian government's candidate to lead warring Chechnya easily won a presidential election held in the wake of last week's terrorist destruction of two airliners, election officials said Monday. The opposition charged voting was tainted by fraud..."
Business,US oil prices rose slightly on Monday as Iraq #39;s oil exports continued at more than 30 percent below normal after sabotage attacks on pipelines.
Sports,The Irishman who was arrested after obstructing Brazilian athlete Vanderlei de Lima in the men #39;s Olympic marathon will be brought to the general district attorney #39;s office in Athens today.
Sports,Former Newcastle defender Frank Clark blasted the ridiculous scenario which led to the Magpies dismissal of boss Sir Bobby Robson today.
Sports,"Manchester United and Newcastle have until 1200 BST on Tuesday to secure a deal with Everton over Wayne Rooney. Everton, who play at Old Trafford in a lunchtime game on Monday, are sitting on a reputed 25m offer from the former Premiership champions."
Sports,"By the time Dan Wheldon took the checkered flag Sunday at the Firestone Indy 225, thousands in the crowd had already begun marching toward the exits."
World,Prime Minister John Howard has warned of economic disaster under a Latham Labor government - while admitting interest rates were high during his term as federal treasurer.
World,"Opposition parties in Bangladesh have reportedly reached a consensus on ousting the government of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, which it termed as being  quot;fanatic, terrorist and autocratic."
Business,"The Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) proposed to invest Rs 1,300 crore over a period of time in improving plant and upgrading products, Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd (ONGC) Chairman Subir Raha said today."
Sports,"In an Olympic marathon marred by a bizarre intrusion, Italy #39;s Stefano Baldini surged ahead with more than three kilometres to win the gold yesterday."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher admits there couldn #39;t have been a better place for him to wrap-up his seventh World title than at Spa, a circuit that have instrumental throughout his F1 career."
Sports,"More than gladly, the Tigers left the excitement of Fenway Park and headed for the quiet of Kansas City. The nation may not be pining for yet another Tigers-Royals series, but the Tigers sure are."
Sports,"Englishman Dan Wheldon claimed an historic Indy Racing League victory in the Indy 225 at Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Wheldon, from Emberton, got his title challenge back on track with his win in the 100th IRL race, his third victory of a superb season."
World,"30 August 2004 -- Iran #39;s security chief, Hasan Rowhani, has assured visiting Iraqi officials that his country is committed to cooperating on establishing security in Iraq."
World," The African Union urged Sudan's government and Darfur rebels to remain engaged in peace talks Monday, after negotiations foundered over what the U.N. has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis."
Business, Tech workers are holding on to their jobs tighter than they have in more than 20 years.
Sci/Tech," Recently departed Veritas Software Chief Technology Officer Fred van den Bosch has added to his holdings in the Mountain View company's stock, at least for now."
Sports," Zeus and the other gods of ancient  Greece smiled on the Athens Olympic Games, whose spectacular  success surprised the world, the head of the organizing  committee said Monday."
World," ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (Reuters) - The African Union urged  Sudan's government and Darfur rebels to remain engaged in peace  talks Monday, after negotiations foundered over what the U.N.  has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis."
Business,"Riley Property Holdings LLC, a new company majority owned by affiliates of New York-based investment firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, agreed to purchase LNR Property Corp."
Business,"TOKYO : Japan #39;s Supreme Court cleared the way for UFJ Holdings and Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to merge by rejecting a bid to halt the deal by Sumitomo Trust and Banking, a court spokeswoman said."
Business,"China needs to invest \$120 billion in the next five years to generate enough electricity to meet its huge demand for power and reduce crippling power shortages, state media said on Monday."
Business,"Italian consumer prices rose the most in two months in August as record crude oil prices lifted transportation costs, data from Italy #39;s 13 biggest cities showed."
Sci/Tech,"The Framingham, Mass., company best known for audio systems and speakers, has developed a revolutionary computer-controlled suspension system that replaces the traditional shocks and springs with electronic actuators."
Sports,"  I could see Vanderlei de Lima of Brazil running almost straight toward me. The 5 5, 119 pound marathon competitor had started with the rest of the men in the hill town of Marathon, the place where it all began 2,494 years ago."
Sports,It was not quite business as usual for Michael Schumacher on Sunday. He was on the podium at the end of the Belgian Grand Prix but in second place.
Sports,"Following is a factbox on Bobby Robson who was sacked as Newcastle United manager on Monday. 1948: Signed as an apprentice with Middlesbrough, at the same time working at the local coal mine."
Sports,Former Boro fans #39; hero Juninho paid tribute to the Parkhead atmosphere after playing a starring role in the 1-0 Old Firm derby win over Rangers on his debut.
Sports,Vahid Halilhodzic has established a reputation as a soccer guru over the years but his coaching skills have failed to end Paris St Germain #39;s win drought this season.
World,"Oil exports from southern Iraq have grounded to a complete halt because of a spate of attacks on pipelines. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior Iraqi official from South Oil Company said oil flows "
Business,"The Republican National Convention, which opens Monday at Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan, is being bankrolled and feted to an extraordinary degree by the financial services behemoths that are concentrated at the island's southern tip."
Business,Beleaguered Russian oil giant Yukos on Monday faces a court-imposed deadline to pay a multi-billion dollar tax bill.
Business,"Oil prices will only fall if global conflicts are resolved, the boss of oil producers' organisation Opec says."
Business,"Oil prices will only fall if global conflicts are resolved, the boss of oil prducers #39; organisation Opec has warned. Opec president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said its members were increasing production to meet high "
Business,"Crude oil #39;s five-day plunge last week after failing to reach US\$50 a barrel convinced more traders and analysts that the price will continue to fall, according to a Bloomberg News survey."
Business,"A house fire Sunday morning in this Detroit suburb left three family members dead about the same time that a blaze in Detroit killed two young children, police and fire officials said."
Business,"US stock futures were moving into negative territory early Monday at the start of a quiet earnings and a noisy political week. Dow Jones futures were down 28 points recently, while Nasdaq futures declined 8 points and S amp;P futures were down 3.4 points."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is expected to enter the online song store market this week, which should put the software giant head-to-head with Apple Computer in the music business at last."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s the agreement reached between the publishers of Woody Guthrie #39;s classic This Land Is Your Land and JibJab Media, creators of an animated Internet short that uses the tune in a comic send-up of President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry #39;s "
Sports,"After a disastrous performance in Sydney, NBC proved its Olympic mettle with multi-network, vastly expanded coverage that both did better and was better."
World,The US embassy in Kabul is advising Americans in the Afghan capital to restrict their movements after a deadly car bomb late Sunday killed about a dozen people outside the offices of a US security company.
World,"Frederick Forsyth wrote it up as The Dogs of War, and set it in Equatorial Guinea here: A rag-tag band of mercenaries, recruited by a British elite, tries to seize control of a mineral-rich, African backwater."
World,"An Israeli gunship helicopter on Monday fired a missile toward a car carrying four Palestinian activists, but missed and hit a nearby home instead."
World,"A former treasurer of the Japanese ruling party #39;s largest faction was arrested yesterday, media reports said, in a widening political donations scandal that forced ex-Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto to quit as the faction #39;s head last month."
World," The new U.S. ambassador to Iraq wants  to shift  $3.37 billion in aid earmarked for water, sewage and  electricity projects in the country to efforts to improve  Iraq's security and oil output and create more jobs, the Wall  Street Journal reported on Monday."
World,hop duo OutKast and rapper Jay Z are among the main winners at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. 
Sci/Tech," Again this year, we offer the video game shopper a cheat sheet identifying some of the top titles of the holiday season. Keep in mind that weird tastes abound and some are reflected on this list, which is culled from hundreds of games released in time for the holidays."
Business," Royal Dutch/Shell Group (RD.AS) (SHEL.L) said it would jointly operate 180 gas stations in China by the end of 2004, the second foreign oil major after BP to enter the country's huge but tightly controlled retail market."
Sci/Tech," DES did yeoman security service for thousands of applications, says Counterpane Internet Security CEO Bruce Schneier."
World, Prime Minister Tony Blair kicked his Italian host Silvio Berlusconi so hard on the left knee during a game of soccer earlier this month that the Italian premier had to have the injury scanned at a hospital near his vacation villa in Sardinia.
World," Israel has proposed leaving a Gaza settlement intact to be used as a hospital after an Israeli pullout, and wants to sell an industrial zone on the edge of the coastal strip to international bodies, Israeli officials said."
Sci/Tech," IBM announces a set of free tools and support for developers using its Java relational database, also now known as Derby."
Business," Rome, Aug. 30   Tiscali has reached an agreement to sell off its Swedish subsidiary, Tiscali AB to Spray Network AB, a company controlled by Lycos Europe."
Business, U.S. stocks are set to open lower on  Monday with oil prices pushing higher and Wall Street on edge  as the Republican National Convention gets underway in New York  amid heightened security concerns.
Business," European stocks were slightly lower by  mid day in holiday hit trading on Monday, with crude oil rises  weighing on shares, though Sanofi Aventis gained on the result  of trials of an anti obesity drug."
Sports," Hundreds of thousands of Olympic  athletes and visitors began what Greek media termed the ""Great  Escape"" from Athens Monday, an exodus that has so far run as  smoothly as the Games themselves."
Sci/Tech,CHENNAI - Singapore-based electronics contract maker Flexitronics has acquired telecom software solutions firm Future Software Ltd for an undisclosed amount.
Business,"German bank WestLB is to sell its stake in  Europe's largest travel group TUI, owners of the Thomson and Lunn Poly brands."
World," U.S stock futures were moving into negative territory early Monday at the start of a quiet earnings and a noisy political week.    Dow Jones futures were down 28 points recently, while Nasdaq futures declined 8 points and S P futures were down 3.4 points..."
Business," US stock futures were tracking lower on Monday, indicating expectations for a weaker start despite a couple of anticipated deals."
Business,The ruling Uri Party on Monday proposed an income tax cut by one percentage point and additional government spending of 5.5 trillion won next year in a policy bid to stimulate the economy.
Sci/Tech,"If you need a supercomputer on your desktop, Orion Multisystems has a machine for you. Aiming at scientists and engineers who need to do serious data crunching, the Santa Clara start-up will "
Sports,"In the last event of the 2004 Olympic Games, the United States track team produced one last surprise. Meb Keflezighi, a native of Eritrea who moved to the United States as "
Sports,Sam Allardyce is continuing to prove you do not have to spend millions to feast at the top table. The Bolton manager #39;s ethic is simple.
Sci/Tech,"If you've ever had a portable computer shut down because the battery went dead, you should know the Air Force shares your problem. And it's trying to solve it, too."
World,Hong Kong is celebrating better than expected economic figures while China has started its first financial bailout of a private company.
Sci/Tech,"Several years ago, two Mexican brothers took out credit card loans to start JackBe Corp., providing software that helps companies perform business over the Web more efficiently and securely."
Sci/Tech,based matching system helps students to find the most compatible roommates.
Sci/Tech,"Industry deserves a chance to act responsibly, CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh says, before ill-informed legislators step in."
Business,"Intel Corp. is on track to introduce the world #39;s most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said."
Business,Japan #39;s Supreme Court on Monday said merger talks could proceed between troubled UFJ Holdings Inc. and Mitsubishi Tokyo Group Inc.
Sci/Tech,"A CALIFORNIAN company announced two different versions of cluster workstations which, it claims, will give supercomputer abilities for professionals who need to number crunch in a non-trivial way."
World,French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier says government officials will go to Baghdad to work for the release of two French journalists abducted in the Iraqi capital.
World,"TOKYO : Powerful typhoon Chaba, packing winds of up to 90 miles (144 kilometres) per hour, pounded Japan #39;s main southern island of Kyushu, killing at least two people and injuring more than 30."
Business, U.S. oil prices rose on Monday as Iraq's oil exports continued at more than 30 percent below normal after sabotage attacks on pipelines.
Business," European stocks were slightly lower by mid day in holiday hit trading on Monday, with crude oil rises weighing on shares, though Sanofi Aventis gained on the result of trials of an anti obesity drug."
Business," First Industrial Realty Trust (FR.N) on Monday raised its profit forecast for the third quarter and full year, citing higher gains from the sale of properties owned by its joint venture."
Sci/Tech," The Saudi branch of Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda terror group used an Islamist web site to claim an unprecedented attack on the US consulate in the Saudi port of Jeddah, stating that some assailants had managed to flee after the operation."
Business," UBS AG is expected to buy Charles  Schwab Corp.'s institutional research and trading unit for  $265  million, the Wall Street Journal said Monday, citing unnamed  people familiar with the matter."
Sci/Tech,"five years after computer scientists at UCLA linked two bulky computers using a 15 foot gray cable, testing a new way for exchanging data over networks, what would ultimately become the Internet remains a work in progress."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. said Friday it sold \$191 million in Google Inc. stock in that company's initial public offering, cashing out some of the 2.7 million shares Google gave Yahoo this month to settle two disputes."
Sci/Tech,"Missouri will allow members of the military stationed overseas to return absentee ballots via e-mail, raising concerns from Internet security experts about fraud and ballot secrecy."
Sci/Tech,A federal judge dismissed an antitrust complaint against a key Internet oversight group brought by a company that controls directories for guiding Internet users worldwide.
World," Islamic militants set off explosives in a booby trapped chicken coop Tuesday as Israeli troops approached, killing one soldier and wounding four, the army and militants said."
Business,"Oil  amp; Natural Gas Corp., India #39;s biggest oil producer, bought 55 percent of an oil exploration area off the coast of Western Australia from Calgary-based Antrim Energy Inc."
Business,"Wall Street is set to open lower on Monday, as a dearth of corporate news and wariness ahead of economic data later in the week keep investors out of the market."
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell Group (RD.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) (SHEL.L: Quote, Profile, Research) said it would jointly operate 180 gas stations in China by the end of 2004, the "
Business,"Pakistan #39;s economy is set to grow more than 6 percent this fiscal year, despite the threat of inflation, a weakening currency and pressure on its balance of payments, a World Bank official said Monday."
Business, Swiss bank UBS is expected to purchase Charles Schwab Corporation #39;s capital markets business and its SoundView Technology stock research operation for  $265 million (R1.
Business,"Swiss drug maker Novartis Pharma AG said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration has again requested more information on the company #39;s Certican treatment, when used in combination with Neoral, to prevent heart and kidney transplant rejection episodes "
Sci/Tech,BRITAINS leading academic institution is backing an international campaign to stop the United States securing an international ban on all forms of human cloning.
Sci/Tech,  Customers of Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. will be able to use both companies #39; wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday.
Sports,TEENAGE boxing sensation Amir Khan punched is way to an Olympic silver medal yesterday - then worried about his homework and passing his driving test.
Sports,Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez said it will take up to four months before they have a strong team following their 1-0 Premiership defeat at Bolton where their Spanish debutants were on show.
World,"The French government today refused to bow to the demands of militants who have kidnapped two French journalists in Iraq, insisting that a law banning Muslim headscarves in school would go ahead."
World,"Nigerian troops left for Sudan #39;s Darfur province on Monday as part of an African Union force mandated for the conflict-torn region, military officials said."
World,"BASRA, Iraq : Crude oil exports from southern Iraq were stable at around 1.5 million barrels a day despite several recent attacks on pipelines, a South Oil Company official said."
World,"New Delhi, Aug. 29: The test-firing of Agni II has little to do with sending diplomatic messages and everything to do with technical requirements, Indian military sources said."
World," Vietnam has released nearly 9,000 prisoners, including 10 inmates whose cases it says had drawn international attention, as part of traditional pardons granted ahead of independence celebrations on September 2."
Business, U.S. stocks are set to open lower on  Monday with oil prices climbing higher and Wall Street on edge  as the Republican National Convention gets underway in New York  City amid heightened security concerns.
Business, The dollar rose against the yen but  eased from three week highs against the euro on Monday as  investors waited for key economic data this week to shed light  on the health of the U.S. recovery.
World, France scrambled to secure the freedom of  two French journalists kidnapped by Iraqi militants who gave  Paris until Monday evening to drop its controversial ban on  Muslim headscarves in schools.
Sports, Coach Mike Mularkey refuses to do the playoff math because it's way too complicated to consider where his Buffalo Bills might fit into the equation.
Sports,1000 #39;s of Liverpool fans have joined the best unofficial Liverpool FC website on the planet - why dont you? Liverpool suffered their first League loss of the season as Kevin Davies led Bolton to third place in the table with a first-half winner.
World,France scrambled to secure the freedom of two French journalists kidnapped by Iraqi militants who gave Paris until Monday evening to drop its controversial ban on Muslim headscarves in schools.
Business,(08/30/04)-- A house fire in Oakland County #39;s Waterford Township has claimed the lives of a township police officer and his wife and child.
Business, Swedish engineering company Atlas Copco Group is selling its electric tool business which includes Milwaukee Electric Tool in the United States to Hong Kong based Techtronic Industries Co.
Business,The European Commission on Friday said it was scrutinising a French tax scheme under which Vivendi Universal unlocked 3.8 billion (\$4.
Sci/Tech,A new company thinks it has the answer to the complaints of scientists and engineers looking for high-performance computing (HPC) on the desktop.
Sci/Tech,"With Apple Computer #39;s next iMac expected to be unveiled this week, Mac fan Web sites are buzzing with speculation over the design."
Sports,St. Etienne striker Frederic Piquionne fired his second goal of the evening near the death to earn the esteemed risers a 2-2 draw at Paris St.
Sports,The new Liverpool are already looking remarkably similar to the previous Liverpool - right down to the scowl on Steven Gerrard #39;s face.
World,"BAGHDAD : The clock was ticking down for two French hostages whose Islamist abductors have served Paris with an ultimatum to lift a ban on Muslim headscarves in schools, while Iraq #39;s government continued efforts to end the chaos prevailing in the country."
World,"Typhoon Chaba tore across southwestern Japan Monday, killing at least five people and knocking out electricity for thousands as it swirled its way north, dumping heavy rain and whipping up huge seas."
World,"TOKYO Japanese retail sales rose in July after three months of declines, the government said Monday, as higher-than-usual temperatures spurred demand for summer clothing and drinks and as consumers bought televisions to watch the Olympics."
World,"Germany could hold a referendum to approve the European Union #39;s new constitution if changes can be made to its own basic law in time for such a vote, a government spokesman said Monday."
World,"The US government on Monday signed agreements to provide Indonesia with 468 million dollars to develop its creaking health, education and environment sectors."
World,"Sexual frustration has driven a mild-mannered chimpanzee to take up smoking and spitting, according to China #39;s Xinhua news agency."
Business,US oil prices edged higher Monday as Iraq #39;s oil exports continued at more than 30 percent below normal after sabotage attacks on pipelines.
Business," The corporate pension crisis seems to be going from bad to worse. First, companies struggled to come up with the money to cover their benefit obligations, and now they want to ditch their plans altogether."
Business,  Swedish engineering company Atlas Copco Group is selling its electric tool business which includes Milwaukee Electric Tool in the United States to Hong Kong based Techtronic Industries Co.
Sci/Tech,Great Britains best scientists are standing up to American government pressure to get a worldwide ban on all types of human cloning by backing an international campaign against American efforts.
Sports,"Michael Schumacher has no plans to retire after winning his seventh world title, says Ferrari boss Jean Todt. The 35-year-old German clinched his fifth-straight championship after finishing second behind McLaren #39;s Kimi Raikkonen in the Belgian Grand Prix."
World,Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on Monday urged the release of the two French journalists kidnapped by Islamic militants in Iraq.
Business,"No. 7 carrier must reach agreements with unions before Sept. 30, when it risks violating loan terms. NEW YORK (Reuters) - US Airways #39; pilots union leaders said Monday they proposed new contract terms to management "
Business,"China Petroleum  amp; Chemical Corp., Asia #39;s biggest oil refiner, had a 92 percent increase in second- quarter profit on rising demand for fuel from China #39;s motorists and power generators."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. #39;s retreat from its Longhorn ambitions and its decision to add several Longhorn technologies to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 may rob the next Windows release 
Sci/Tech,"Santa Clara, Calif.-based Orion Multisystems has come up with a new type of workstation that can hold several processors clustered together for greater power."
Sports,Cuba put seven of its eight boxers into this weekend #39;s Olympic boxing finals and has an opportunity to equal the seven boxing golds it won in the 
Sports,"The problem was, the tournament was being shown on tape delay in Guadalajara, Mexico, and her mother couldnt understand why she was so giddy."
World,"Iraq is stepping up efforts to improve relations with neighbouring Iran, which has been highly critical of the military action against Shiite militias in Iraq."
Business," U.S. consumer spending rebounded sharply July, government data showed on Monday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the U.S. economy has recovered from its recent soft spot."
Business, U.S. stocks are set to open lower on Monday with oil prices climbing higher and Wall Street on edge as the Republican National Convention gets underway in New York City amid heightened security concerns.
World," PARIS (AP)   France will not revoke a law banning Muslim head scarves in public schools despite demands by a militant Islamic group holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq, a government spokesman said Monday."
Business," Shares of Accredo Health Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACDO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACDO.O</A>  sank in trade before the opening bell after the provider of  pharmacy and treatment services for patients with chronic  illnesses slashed its fiscal 2005 profit forecast."
Business," Tyson Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSN.N</A> on Monday cut  its fiscal 2004 earnings forecast because of  weaker than expected demand for chicken and beef and  unexpectedly steep raw material costs."
World,"The Chinese martial arts epic Hero, starring Jet Li, takes top spot at the box office in the US and Canada."
World," France's foreign minister appealed Monday for the release of two French journalists abducted in Baghdad, saying the French respect all religions. He did not rule out traveling to Baghdad..."
Sci/Tech,Astronauts have long known that space travel is a good way to diet. The excitement of launch. Thrilling vistas seen from Earth orbit. Floating weightless. Maybe a touch of motion sickness. Who can eat at a time like that? 
Sci/Tech,"By EMMA ROSS    MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- There's more good news for chocolate lovers. Scientists have found that eating dark chocolate appears to improve the function of important cells lining the wall of blood vessels for at least three hours..."
Sci/Tech,"The causes of heart disease are surprisingly the same in every region and race, and stress seems to play a more important role in heart attacks than previously recognized, a major new study has found."
Sci/Tech,"By MALCOLM RITTER    NEW YORK (AP) -- Can Prozac help you kick cocaine? Can Ritalin? How about a blood pressure pill or medicine for muscle spasms? If you're an alcoholic, could you get help staying sober by taking an anti-nausea drug used by cancer patients?    Scientists are exploring those questions right now. In fact, in the field of addiction medicine, one of the hottest sources of new drugs is ....."
Sci/Tech,A new company thinks it has the answer to the complaints of scientists and engineers looking for high-performance computing (HPC) on the desktop. The Orion Cluster Workstation packs the power of a PC cluster into a desktop-size package using low-power chips and an innovative motherboard design.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp.'s 65-nanometer process technology will not be very different from its 90-nanometer process technology, which should help make for a smoother transition between the two manufacturing techniques in 2005, according to a briefing from an Intel manufacturing executive last week."
Sci/Tech,"  Walk into the access controlled room full of software developers at Bleum Inc.'s headquarters here and you can't miss the slogan written in large blue and black letters that stretches across the far wall: ""Protect our customer."""
World, Voters in Ghana queued on Tuesday to choose a new leader for their West African country in what was expected to be a race between incumbent John Kufuor and long standing rival John Atta Mills.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp.'s retreat from its Longhorn ambitions and its decision to add several Longhorn technologies to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 may rob the next Windows release of its glamor, but users and developers gain more than they lose, some observers said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Six California counties and cities on Friday filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. accusing the software giant of violating California law with anti-competitive business practices.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/ibmpseries;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9824455;9690404;u?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9473681;9688522;d?http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/campaigns/boardroom/index.html?ca=pSeries met=boardroom me=E P_Creative=P_InfoW_RSS"">Introducing IBM eServer p5 systems.</a><br/>Powered by IBMs most advanced 64-bit microprocessor (POWER5(tm)), p5 systems can run UNIX and Linux simultaneously. Learn more about eServer p5 systems.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) -- The promise of Internet-based video has long been hamstrung by copyright and piracy worries, slow dial-up connections, technical challenges and consumer disdain for watching blotchy videos on their home computers..."
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry's pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp..."
Business,"Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday cut its fiscal 2004 earnings forecast because of weaker-than-expected demand for chicken and beef and unexpectedly steep raw material costs."
Business,"AN AIR OF DESPERATION was as evident as the sweat on his brow when Secretary of State Kevin Shelley met with The Chronicle last week, as the career officeholder explained away his actions as if he were a political novice."
Business,"Called  #39;Anna Nicole, #39; the new clothing line said to be inspired by her inimitable  #39;Tex-sex #39; style. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - TV star and Trimspa diet spokeswoman Anna Nicole Smith #39;s latest effort at self-promotion "
Sci/Tech,"Tiny endangered tiger cubs from Siberia have been kitted out with radio collars so that scientists can track them. They are the youngest tigers to wear the special elastic collars, says the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)."
Sports,: A misdemeanor court convicted a defrocked Irish priest for tackling the marathon leader during the Olympic race and on Monday gave him a one-year suspended sentence.
World,"Powerful Typhoon Chaba hit southwestern Japan on Monday, leaving five people dead, 54 injured, and four freighter crew members missing since Sunday, and paralyzing transportation systems in the region."
World,"Peace talks between the Iraqi government and the office of radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadron his army #39;s weapons were facing troubles, the Dubai-based al-Arabiya TV channel reported Monday."
World,A NORTHERN Territory ranger has raised the possibility that the menstrual cycle of a female German backpacker may have attracted the 4.6m crocodile that killed her in Kakadu National Park two years ago.
World,"ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has acquired a majority stake in an oil block in Australia."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. (INTC.O) is on track to introduce the world's most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> is on track  to introduce the world's most advanced chip production  technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor  maker said on Sunday."
Business,"Shares of Accredo Health Inc., which sells drugs to patients with hard-to-treat diseases such as hemophilia and multiple sclerosis, dropped 28 percent after the company said profit in 2005 will fall."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 30 (New Ratings) - LNR Property Corporation (LNR.NYS) has reportedly agreed to be acquired by Riley Property Holdings LLC for about \$3."
Business,"Four years ago, candidate George Bush issued a steady stream of promises to win votes. The promises were big and small, widely embraced and bitterly opposed."
Sci/Tech, Customers of Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. will be able to use both companies #39; wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday.
Sci/Tech,"On her first day as president-elect of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Susan Hockfield declared with sweeping ambition Thursday that she wants "
World,The death toll from yesterday #39;s car-bomb attack in Afghanistan has climbed to eleven -- including three Americans. Taliban rebels are claiming responsibility for the blast outside 
World,Philippine rescue teams evacuated thousands of people from the worst flooding in the central Luzon region since the 1970s as hungry victims hunted rats and birds for food.
Sci/Tech,"An emerging trend in application management software is the capability to view distributed applications, deployed on many tiers, as a single entity. Putting the new approach to work, management software vendor Motive will launch three products to help manage distributed applications: Motive Profile, Motive Triage, and Motive Resolution."
Sci/Tech,"Prompted by government regulations, endless spam, and increasingly potent e-mail viruses, many enterprises are looking to tighten the cinch around messaging security."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Monday will unveil free developer resources for Cloudscape, a small-footprint, Java-based database that the company recently contributed to the Apache Software Foundation as an open source project."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc. warned of another security vulnerability to its products last week, one that could allow an attacker to disable remote administration access to a Cisco device running IOS."
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Semiconductor company Intel says it has made a breakthrough development in shrinking the size of chips. The Santa Clara-based company announced today it has created a fully functional 70 megabit "
Business,"US consumer spending rebounded sharply July, government data showed on Monday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) is on track to introduce the world #39;s most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"With the latest update to Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows XP operating system, personal computers join parents, bosses, teachers and spouses as a source of nagging in your life."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems last week warned that a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability exists for its products. The threat affects all Cisco products running the vendor #39;s Internetwork Operating System (IOS).
Sports,"It #39;s hard for Serena Williams not to consider herself the US Open #39;s defending champion. That honor is held by Justine Henin-Hardenne, who captured the Open crown last September when the Williams sisters withdrew with injuries."
World,A coronial inquest begins today into a fatal crocodile attack on a German tourist in Kakadu National Park more than 18 months ago.
Business, Private investor Cerberus Capital Management LP has agreed to buy real estate investment and management company LNR Property Corp. (LNR.N) for  #36;1.92 billion in cash.
Business," Interstate Bakeries Corp. (IBC.N), maker of Wonder bread and Hostess Twinkies, on Monday said it hired a turnaround firm and delayed filing its annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business," U.S. consumer spending rebounded  sharply July, government data showed on Monday, erasing the  disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the U.S.  economy has recovered from its recent soft spot."
Business," Private investor Cerberus Capital  Management LP has agreed to buy real estate investment and  management company LNR Property Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LNR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LNR.N</A> for  $1.92 billion  in cash."
Business,"  Interstate Bakeries Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBC.N</A>,  maker of Wonder bread and Hostess Twinkies, on Monday said it  hired a turnaround firm and delayed filing its annual report  with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business," Accredo Health Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACDO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACDO.O</A>, which  provides pharmacy and treatment services for patients with  chronic illnesses, on Monday slashed its profit forecast due to  lower reimbursements from government insurers, sending its  shares down 23 percent in pre market trade."
World," BEIRUT, Lebanon (Reuters) - A top aide to Iraq's rebel  Shi'ite leader Moqtada al-Sadr called on the Mehdi Army militia  Monday to cease fire across Iraq and said Sadr was preparing to  announce plans for a major political program."
Business,"Oil exports from southern Iraq have been brought to a complete halt, a senior oil official said Monday, following a spate of pipeline attacks launched by insurgents trying to undermine the nation's interim government."
World," After taking a rest in June, the nation's consumers were full of energy last month, boosting their spending by a strong 0.8 percent, a hopeful sign the economy may be emerging from a summer funk.    The over the month increase in consumer spending, reported by the Commerce Department on Monday, marked a turnaround from the 0.2 percent decline registered in June, when high energy prices and a sluggish job market made for more cautious buyers..."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 30 (New Ratings) - Japan #39;s Supreme Court has reportedly approved the merger negotiations between UFJ Holdings Inc (ticker: UFJ) and Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (MTFG)."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s MSN division is expected to finally enter the music business this week with a public beta of its new online music service.
Sports,"Power to the SkyDome and surrounding areas went off for about an hour yesterday afternoon, and officials say the reason could have been a raccoon in the wrong place at the wrong time."
Sci/Tech,"Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry's pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp. announced it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next-generation chips."
Sci/Tech,"Matrix Semiconductor Inc. is shipping samples of a new, cheaper memory chip that has been delayed by technological problems for nearly two years, the company said Friday."
Business,"ARLINGTON, Va. Aug. 30, 2004 - Talks between US Airways Group Inc. and the union representing pilots have resumed, the Air Line Pilots Association said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. unveiled an update to its wireless networking technology Thursday, adding simpler software, improved security and support for a more robust, less interference-prone radio standard."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, Aug 30 (SW) - Manchester United failed to reassure their fans after extending their poor campaign start, as Alex Ferguson and his men were held to a goalless draw by Everton at old Trafford."
Sports,"Two NHL players were arrested and charged overnight with uttering death threats and were due to appear in court in Toronto this morning, police say."
World,"At least 17 Iraqis have been killed and 96 wounded in fierce clashes between US soldiers and fighters loyal to Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, an Iraqi health ministry official said on Monday."
World,"China has withdrawn 3,000 soldiers from a military exercise on an island facing Taiwan, prompting speculation that Beijing may have cancelled its annual war games, the Taiwan defence ministry says."
Sci/Tech,"Googlicious - Post IPO Google Expansion\\The skeptics scoffed, the Securities Exchange Commission had a fit, and the company had to halve the number of shares of the initial public offering to set a price that valued the company at roughly 120 times earnings, extravagant even by dot.com era standards.\\By the ..."
World, The U.N. nuclear watchdog said in a confidential report circulated Monday that Libya appears to have been telling the truth in its declarations on the covert atomic weapons program that it agreed in December to abandon.
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as  oil prices climbed higher, while a thinly staffed Wall Street  awaited Friday's jobs figures and remained wary with the  Republican National Convention getting underway in New York  City amid heightened security concerns."
World," Some welcome it, some wish it would go away. Either way, relatives of victims of the September 11 attacks are closely following the Republican National Convention that opens here to formally nominate George W. Bush for president."
Business,Japan's highest court removes a key obstacle to a proposed merger between UFJ bank and rival Mitsubishi Financial.
Business,"The Air Line Pilots Association says the pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday, a week after talks broke down."
Business,Information technology services provider Ciber Inc. said Monday that it will buy a 67 percent stake in German software consultant Novasoft AG from the company #39;s founders in a move to enter the German market.
Business,"Japan #39;s Supreme Court has ruled that UFJ bank can pull out of a deal to sell its trust business to rival Sumitomo. The ruling removes a key obstacle to a planned merger between UFJ and Mitsubishi Financial, which would create the world #39;s biggest bank."
Business,"Novartis AG, Switzerland #39;s largest drugmaker, said the US Food and Drug Administration has delayed approval of its Certican transplant treatment and is seeking more information on safe and effective dosing."
Business,"China needs to invest \$120bn (67bn) over the next five years to increase electricity supplies to meet demand, a leading Chinese official has said."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO Today the idea of building a custom-designed workstation computer in Silicon Valley seems quaint. In both engineering and scientific markets, inexpensive off-the-shelf systems, coupled with the "
Sci/Tech,"When NASAs Genesis solar-wind sample return capsule skyrockets from space next week and drops into the Utah Test and Training Range, that landmark in civilian space draws upon a once classified satellite snooping program."
Sports,"ATHENSGreece said goodbye to the XXVIII Olympiad last night, staging an uproarious farewell pageant under the glow of a full moon, replete with security blimps and a swarm of police helicopters swirling overhead."
Sports,"Gerard Houllier was on Monday installed as the early favourite to succeed Sir Bobby Robson as Newcastle manager. The former Liverpool boss is being tipped to take over with Magpies skipper Alan Shearer, who "
Sports,"For Americans, it #39;s just as well that the Olympics came to a conclusion Sunday. Over the weekend, the ends of America #39;s almost "
World,"France said it will maintain its law banning Muslim scarves and other signs of religious belief in state schools, rejecting a demand by the Iraqi kidnappers of two French reporters for its revocation."
World,"DESCRIBING himself as the  quot;underdog quot; who is facing the biggest fight of his political career, Australias prime minister, John Howard, yesterday announced his decision to go to the polls against a man 22 years his younger."
World,"TOKYO Softbank said on Monday that it would offer a cut-rate phone service in Japan, a move that could undermine Nippon Telegraph Telephone #39;s position as the dominant player in the country #39;s fixed-line market."
World, Tens of thousands of protesters made a sweaty but jubilant five hour march through the streets of Manhattan on the eve of the Republican National Convention for a demonstration that wound up being largely peaceful despite fears of violent skirmishes with police.
Business," Accredo Health Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACDO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACDO.O</A>, which  provides pharmacy and treatment services for patients with  chronic illnesses, on Monday slashed its profit forecast due to  lower reimbursements from government insurers, sending its  shares down almost 25 percent."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  intends to present a timetable for withdrawal from Gaza to  lawmakers from his Likud party Tuesday despite a mutiny in the  right wing bloc over the plan.
World," A Greek court Monday gave a former Irish  priest a suspended 12 month jail sentence and a 3,000 euro fine  for pushing a leading Olympic marathon runner off the road, a  court source said."
World," A top U.S. envoy accused Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica of not doing enough to arrest leading war crimes suspects on Monday, saying Belgrade had shown ""zero cooperation"" with The Hague war crimes tribunal."
World,India's Karnataka state government agrees to drop all charges against jailed Hindu nationalist Uma Bharti.
Sci/Tech,"Tom Richey, head of homeland security efforts at Microsoft, will be online to discuss homeland security trends and Microsoft's current work in the homeland security arena. Filter columnist Cynthia L. Webb will moderate."
Business,"US consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in July after a smaller decline in June than previously reported, a sign the economy is accelerating."
Sports,"A Greek court has given a former Irish priest a suspended 12-month jail sentence and a 3,000 euro (2,000 pound) fine for pushing a leading Olympic marathon runner off the road, a court source says."
Sports,"Well, it #39;s not quite great, but it might be good enough to do the job. With the conclusion of the BMW International Open on Sunday came also the final reckoning in the constitution of the Europe Ryder Cup team."
Sports,"Newcastle United Football Club has sacked Sir Bobby Robson, the oldest manager in the English Premier League.  quot;After a disappointing start to the Premier League season, the directors of Newcastle United have "
Sports,"EAGLE, Colo. Lawyers in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case will start questioning about one hundred potential jurors today. District Judge Terry Ruckriegle (RUCK #39;-ree-gull) has closed the session to the public "
World,South Africa is considering a request by Equatorial Guinea to question Mark Thatcher about his alleged involvement in a foiled coup plot in the oil-rich west African nation.
World,"JERUSALEM The arrival in the Middle East of Arun Gandhi, preaching his grandfather Mahatma Gandhi #39;s message of love, brotherhood and nonviolence to conflict-weary Israelis and Palestinians, has raised tentative hopes that the bloody conflict may be "
World,A senior United Nations official said here Monday that the situation in the western Sudanese regionof Darfur is still troublesome.
Sci/Tech," India is likely to lose market share in offshore business process outsourcing (BPO), from its current 80 percent to about 55 percent by 2007, according to research firm Gartner Inc."
Business," After taking a rest in June, the nation's consumers were full of energy last month, boosting their spending by a strong 0.8 percent, a hopeful sign the economy may be emerging from a summer funk."
Business, Stocks fell in light trading Monday on rising energy prices and a disappointing consumer income report.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft is reaching out further to the open source community with offers of joint development and testing, but some wonder about the company's sincerity."
World," Police arrested a man for allegedly throwing acid in a Pakistani courtroom on Monday, injuring his brother in law and four other people with burns, an official said."
Sci/Tech," At long last, Microsoft has put a date on when it will release the next generation of its Windows operating system.  But the 2006 delivery of ""Longhorn"" will ship without the highly touted Windows File System feature, raising all sorts of questions about the future of the world's biggest software company."
Business,"  Interstate Bakeries Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBC.N</A>,  maker of Wonder bread and Hostess Twinkies, on Monday said it  hired a turnaround firm, delayed filing its annual report and  outlined possible credit concerns, sending its shares tumbling  more than 25 percent."
World," The Republican National Convention is officially President Bush's party, but fellow GOP candidates are not shy about using the days before the guest of honor's arrival to raise money for their own campaigns."
World," Republicans opened their national convention on Monday to nominate President Bush for a second term with plans for four days of tributes to his wartime leadership and his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks."
Sci/Tech,Class action suit accuses the software giant of violating state's business code.
World," Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr called on Monday for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against U.S. and Iraqi forces, an al Sadr aide said..."
World," Republicans sharpened their attacks on John Kerry ahead of the opening of their national convention Monday, with Sen. John McCain suggesting it was fair game to criticize the Democratic candidate's anti war protests three decades ago..."
Sci/Tech,"GmailFS provides a mountable Linux filesystem which uses your Gmail account as its storage medium. GmailFS is a Python application and uses the FUSE userland filesystem infrastructure to help provide the filesystem, and libgmail to communicate with Gmail.\\GmailFS supports most file operations such as read, write, open, close, stat, symlink, ..."
Business,John Leevers says a review of Sons of Gwalia #39;s gold business found that  quot;resources . . . would be uneconomic at today #39;s gold prices quot;.
Business,Verizon Wireless today announced it was granted a permanent legal injunction against a Rhode Island spammer who sent unsolicited messages to wireless phones.
Sci/Tech,"Four California county and city governments, including those of Los Angeles and San Francisco , sued Microsoft late last week for abusing its monopoly market power and overcharging them for Windows and various Microsoft Office products."
Sci/Tech," If there #39;s one thing that makes Sony #39;s Network Walkman seem superior to Apple Computer #39;s iPod, at least at first glance, it #39;s the issue of size versus storage capacity."
Sports,"While Chinese athletics were striving for gold at the Athens Olympics, Chinese companies and international firms are competing for the business chances offered by the Games."
Sports,Paris St-Germain coach Vahid Halilhodzic admits he is worried by his side #39;s poor start to the season. The point the French Ligue 1 giants gained in Sunday #39;s 2-2 draw with newly-promoted St Etienne was only 
Sports," Two National Hockey League players were arrested overnight and charged with uttering death threats after an incident involving a nightclub doorman in downtown Toronto, police said Monday."
Sports,"The Red Sox extend their winning streak to six games with a 6-to-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers Sunday. Tim Wakefield was masterful over eight innings, allowing just three hits and one run to improve his record to 11-and-7."
World,Some 300 Palestinian captives in the Israeli jail of Ashkelon on Monday resumed their open-ended hunger strike after suspending it for two days.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft finally gives us a date for the release of its Longhorn operating system, but the failure to deliver on a highly touted feature raises questions about the company's future. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, the company that invented and heavily promoted Bluetooth wireless technology, has decided to discontinue its design and development of new Bluetooth systems for the semiconductor industry."
Business,"OPEC has stressed its view that high oil prices were a result of speculation and pledged to provide enough crude to calm global markets, while an energy research group warned prices could remain high for some time."
Business,"Part of Boston #39;s new Fan Pier development team, Miami-based LNR Property Corp. may see shares rise after the company agreed to be acquired by a group led by Cerberus Capital Management LP for \$3."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. announced Friday a change in plans for the next major release of Windows, which is code-named Longhorn. The new Windows storage subsystem, code-named WinFS, won #39;t be part of the Longhorn client, as previously planned."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp., the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker, said it built a test chip with a new process that creates faster circuits by packing 10 million transistors into an area the size of the tip of a ball-point pen."
Sci/Tech,"A plan that would have allowed people without tickets to shop in stores at Pittsburgh International Airport has been postponed for at least two months, airport officials said."
Sports,"It #39;s one thing to win Wimbledon, the biggest trophy in tennis. Quite another to live with it. By Anja Niedringhaus, AP. That is the tricky road of risk "
World,The French Foreign Minister has called for the release of two French journalists being held hostage by Islamist kidnappers in Iraq.
World," Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr called today for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against US and Iraqi forces, an al Sadr aide said."
World,The presidential election process in Lebanon has finally been put on track after much speculation regarding an amendment to the Constitution in order to give President Emile Lahoud another term.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Trims the Fat on Longhorn \\On Friday Microsoft announced that it would not be shipping WinFS with its next-generation operating system Longhorn. This announcement can be viewed as either good or bad news. Good in the sense that Longhorn, for the first time has an official release date and ..."
World," Saboteurs blew up an internal oil pipeline on the edge of Baghdad Monday, the latest in a series of attacks on the country's internal and export pipeline network, witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Amsterdam's Web surfers could soon be liberated from their home computers and Internet cafes, with plans by a start up firm to make their city the first European capital where laptops can hook up anywhere to the Web."
Sci/Tech," Computer giant IBM has asked Switzerland's high court to block a Gypsy rights group's attempts to sue it for allegedly helping Nazi slaughter in World War II, lawyers said on Monday."
Business," U.S. consumer spending rebounded  sharply in July, government data showed on Monday, erasing the  disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the U.S.  economy has recovered from its recent soft spot."
Sci/Tech," The small islands of the northern Caribbean were on alert on Monday for a close encounter with powerful Hurricane Frances, while the remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston limped through North Carolina."
Business, U.S. stocks were slightly lower on  Monday as investors wary of security concerns were reluctant to  put new money into the market as the Republican Convention  opens in New York City and many took vacation ahead of the  Labor Day holiday.
Sci/Tech," About 11,000 gallons of rocket fuel spilled during fueling of a Lockheed Martin Atlas 2 rocket on Saturday, forcing a one day delay in the launch of the rocket carrying a classified U.S. spy satellite, company officials said."
World," Saboteurs blew up an internal oil  pipeline on the edge of Baghdad Monday, the latest in a series  of attacks on the country's internal and export pipeline  network, witnesses said."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  intends to present a timetable for withdrawal from Gaza to  lawmakers from his Likud Party Tuesday despite a mutiny in the  right wing bloc over the plan.
Business,The Indian central bank warns that drought and the high global price of oil may force it to lower its GDP forecasts.
Business,"Disney has a Hero on its hands, but it may have showed up too late to save the day."
Sci/Tech," Computer giant IBM has asked  Switzerland's high court to block a Gypsy rights group's  attempts to sue it for allegedly helping Nazi slaughter in  World War II, lawyers said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,The individual allegedly barraged Verizon customers with spam that advertised home loans and adult Web sites\
Sci/Tech,Humanoid devices will be used to encourage interest in science and technology.
Business," A consortium of Japanese firms led by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. won a  $12 billion contract to provide high speed trains to China, Xinhua news agency said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker, said on Monday that it had succeeded in building a test chip that packs 10 million transistors into an area the size of the tip of a ball-point pen."
Sci/Tech,Six California counties and cities have filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft accusing the software giant of violating California law with anti-competitive business practices.
Sci/Tech,"Installing patches to fix application and system flaws is still a major chore for businesses. With Microsoft #39;s XP SP2, they face their biggest challenge."
Sci/Tech,A federal judge has granted Verizon Wireless a permanent injunction in its suit against a man accused of sending unsolicited text messages to its customers.
Sports,"Newspapers in Greece reflect a mixture of exhilaration that the Athens Olympics proved successful, and relief that they passed off without any major setback."
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - Paris Saint Germain suffered an embarrassing home draw to St. Etienne Sunday, 2-2. PSG is winless in four games so far this season, and has only earned draws against two promoted squads."
Sports,"Description: Jury selection in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault trial is underway in Eagle, Colo. The celebrity trial has stirred up a legal and media frenzy that #39;s descended upon the rural county seat located high in the Rocky Mountains."
World,"Nigeria sent over 100 troops to Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region on Monday, its contribution to a joint force with Rwanda protecting African Union cease-fire observers."
Business," Accredo Health Inc. (ACDO.O), which provides pharmacy and treatment services for patients with chronic illnesses, on Monday slashed its profit forecast due to lower reimbursements from government insurers, sending its shares down almost 25 percent."
World," They lived in the same apartment in Chechnya, worked in the same market and may have died within moments of each other on separate airliners that crashed in Russia last week."
World," There is no ""Fiddler on the Roof"" at the Republicans' Madison Square Garden convention. Those are security guys with submachine guns. And while New York may be a ""Wonderful Town"" for President Bush  amp; Co. this convention week, it will be anything but on Nov. 2."
Business," Japan's Supreme Court ruled on Monday  that troubled bank UFJ Holdings Inc. can pull out of a deal to  sell its trust business to a smaller rival, clearing the way  for a full takeover of UFJ by larger Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial  Group (MTFG)."
World, The Taliban warned on Monday of further  deadly attacks in the run up to Afghanistan's first  presidential election after a car bomb in the heart of the  capital killed up to a dozen people.
World,"Opponents question the Chechnya election win of Alu Alkhanov, who vows to continue the war on rebels."
Business,"ONE of Australia #39;s biggest gold miners, Sons of Gwalia, has called in administrators after negotiations with its creditors collapsed."
Business,"WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- A Waterford Township house fire claimed the lives of a veteran police officer and his family over the weekend."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows XP Service Pack 2 has thrown patch management vendors into a tizzy. IT managers should be interested because, in an ironic twist, SP2 will likely make it harder to keep desktops and laptops up-to-date with the latest patches."
Sci/Tech,"Heads up: From the summer doldrums to the September doldrums. Don #39;t get your hopes up that the stock market will spike up until oil prices come back down and the presidential election is decided, the Stock Trader #39;s Almanac advises."
Sci/Tech,Siemens has posted a warning over its latest range of mobile phones suggesting that a flaw in them may hurt user while using them.
Sci/Tech,"About 11,000 gallons of rocket fuel spilled during fueling of a Lockheed Martin Atlas 2 rocket on Saturday, forcing a one-day delay in the launch of the rocket carrying a classified "
Sports,NBA basketball star Kobe Bryant returns to court in Eagle County Monday for the first full days of questioning of the potential jurors in the case.
World,A general strike called to protest a recent grenade attack that killed 20 people at an opposition political rally brought Bangladesh to a near standstill Monday.
Business,"Shares of wholesale baker Interstate Bakeries Corp. plummeted about 31 percent in Monday morning trading, after the company reported that it again missed the deadline for filing its 2004 annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business,THERE has been no sudden and dramatic change in the gold price or the Australian dollar price against the US dollar to account for a deterioration in Sons of Gwalia #39;s gold reserves serious enough to tip the company into administration.
Business,"What #39;s the case for higher stock prices? Let #39;s examine it, on this slightly down morning, if only to remove some of the incessant gloom I feel surrounds this stock market."
Business,"The Philippine economy grew at a stronger-than-expected 6.2 percent in the second quarter, nearly keeping up with the pace of the surprise 6.4-percent first-quarter expansion and bringing "
Business, Gabriel Resources Ltd. has signed a deal with Newmont Mining to raise  $24.75 million in a private placement of units to help fund development of its Romanian gold project.
Business,ALINTA is set to emerge as part-owner and operator of the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline - Australia #39;s biggest gas transmission system -n a deal that pays out the \$1.
Sci/Tech,On Friday Microsoft announced the target date for the much anticipated Windows Longhorn client operating system--broad availability for the updated operating system is targeted for 2006.
Sci/Tech,"A small, fully functional, 70-megabit static random access memory computer chip crammed with more than 500,000,000 transistors has been developed by researchers at Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech,"As a completely managed service, FrontBridge is able to implement an encrypted email solution rapidly, without the typical implementation challenges or up front capital investment required from an organization."
Sci/Tech,"Neowin was told that Microsoft is planning to release both Windows Media Player 10 and their MSN Music Store service on Thursday. The company #39;s latest version of Media Player will feature a new design, online "
Sci/Tech,"After last year #39;s reports of exploding batteries in Nokia phones and amid growing concern about electromagnetic radiation from wireless devices in general, Siemens warned recently of a software defect in a range of mobile phones that could cause hearing "
Sci/Tech,"EMC is taking direct aim at Network Appliance this week with a new line of midrange NAS appliances. And NetApp is firing back, charging that EMC #39;s Centera content-addressable storage arrays are not secure "
Sci/Tech,"A spill of about 10,000 gallons of liquid oxygen prompted the delay of Saturday night #39;s attempt to launch the last Atlas 2AS rocket."
Sci/Tech,"tordia writes  quot;Bruce Schneier has come out against a plan proposed by the Missouri Secretary of State, Matt Blunt. Blunt #39;s proposal would allow  quot;soldiers at remote duty stations or in combat areas cast their "
Sci/Tech,"US authorities have arrested at least 103 suspects and filed 117 criminal complaints since June 1 in a crackdown on various forms of online fraud, according to Attorney-General John Ashcroft."
Sci/Tech,"NOKIA and Vodafone have agreed to collaborate on simplifying mobile phone software using the Java computer language, paving the way for cheaper mobile phones in the long run."
Sports,Mark Hughes says Robert Earnshaw #39;s move to Premiership club West Brom has improved the striker #39;s chances of being in Wales #39; starting line-up.
Sports,"Ajax Amsterdam have signed Argentina forward Mauro Rosales for four years from Newell #39;s Old Boys, the Dutch champions said on Monday."
World,"Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr on Monday ordered his followers to end clashes with US andIraqi forces across Iraq, one of his aides said."
World," quot;Both planes were destroyed as the result of terrorist acts, quot; spokesman Lt Gen Andrei Fetisov told the Itar-Tass news agency."
World,"The lead attorney defending an accused helper of the Sept 11 suicide pilots at his Hamburg retrial was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, said his office, throwing into question how the trial will proceed."
Business," U.S. oil prices fell below  $43 on  Monday on continued profit taking as producer group OPEC eyed  increases in the coming months in its tight spare capacity,  countering worries over stumbling Iraqi oil exports."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> said on Monday it  has stopped production at its assembly plant in Georgia for at  least a day because of lack of parts."
Business," Tyson Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSN.N</A> on Monday cut  its earnings forecast after making a wrong bet on the direction  of grain prices and demand for chicken and beef proved weaker  than expected, sending its shares down 8 percent."
Business,"Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday cut its earnings forecast after making a wrong bet on the direction of grain prices and demand for chicken "
Business,"Talks between US Airways Group Inc. and the Air Line Pilots Association have resumed, the union says. The pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday in Virginia, a week after talks broke down."
Business,"Japan #39;s Supreme Court ruled on Monday that troubled bank UFJ Holdings Inc. can pull out of a deal to sell its trust business to a smaller rival, clearing the way for a full "
Business," U.S. securities regulators are  investigating United Rentals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=URI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">URI.N</A> and have subpoenaed  some accounting records, the company said on Monday, sending  its shares down as much as 19 percent."
Business," The World Trade Organization's (WTO) top  trade court on Monday rejected a U.S. appeal against a ruling  exonerating the export policies of the Canadian Wheat Board,  diplomats and trade sources said."
Sci/Tech,"REDMOND, Wash., Aug 28, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- The Microsoft Corp. has decided to advance the timetable on its much-anticipated overhaul of Windows, the Financial Times reported Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"mail security company FrontBridge Technologies Inc. has bought MessageRite Inc. of Irvine, California, a maker of technology for archiving e mail and instant messages, FrontBridge said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"This week, US Attorney General, John Ashcroft, recounted the successful efforts of  quot;Operation Web Snare quot; which was undertaken starting June 1 st , in curtailing the efforts of more than 150 cyber criminals."
Sports,Who do you think is more disappointed by the departure of Sir Bobby of Robson? Do you think it will be the News of the World or Barclaycard?
Sports,"So here #39;s a switch. In most of the recent Ryder Cup years - six of the last nine competitions -he United States appeared to have the stronger team, yet Europe won."
World,KERRY O #39;BRIEN: Reading the electorate #39;s mood has been no easy matter since the Latham ascendancy. And voters rarely seem to show their true intent these days until an election campaign is in full swing.
World,"SALFIT, West Bank: Arab rivalry reached a crescendo yesterday when Palestinians #39; great musical hope bowed out to his Libyan competition in an internationally televised talent quest."
Sports,"England striker Michael Owen did not have long to wait to get his first taste of Spanish league action, coming on midway through the first half for Real Madrid colleague Raul at Real Mallorca on Sunday."
Sports,"(EAGLE, Colo.) - NBA star Kobe Bryant has arrived at his sexual assault trial for the first time. Bryant is in Eagle, Colorado, as attorneys in the case prepare to question individual potential jurors behind closed doors."
World,"An attack on Iraq #39;s main southern pipeline has seriously hampered critical oil exports in the struggling country, Iraqi officials say."
World,"Libyan singer Ayman al-Aathar has won a Middle East pop contest, edging out Palestinian Ammar Hassan. The Super Star competition was started by the Lebanese TV station Future Television and is filmed in Beirut."
World," Rebel Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr  has ordered his militia to end attacks on U.S. and Iraqi  government forces and will soon unveil plans to pursue his  goals through politics rather than conflict, aides said Monday."
World,"\The two almost-simultaneous plane crashes last week were caused by explosions, Russian investigators confirm."
Sports,Kobe Bryant arrived at his sexual assault trial Monday as attorneys in the case who spent the weekend poring over questionnaires prepared to question potential jurors.
World," The MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday featured typical frenetic energy and sexy style, and a few musical surprises, but it was mostly a kinder, gentler version of past shows. There was no Madonna Britney Spears kiss, no partially clad Howard Stern coming down from the rafters, and certainly no wardrobe malfunctions..."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told senior Cabinet ministers Monday he wants to evacuate all Gaza settlements at one time instead of in three stages, officials said, reflecting a major shift in position.    At a meeting of the Security Cabinet, Sharon and Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz presented their plan to evacuate all 21 Gaza settlements together, the officials said on condition of anonymity..."
World," Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr called for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against U.S. and Iraqi forces and is considering joining the political process, an al Sadr aide said Monday..."
World," Stocks drifted lower in extremely light trading Monday as a disappointing consumer income report prompted investors to collect profits after two weeks of gains.    While investors were cheered by the Commerce Department's report of a strong rise in consumer spending for July, growth in incomes was nearly flat..."
World," Sen. John McCain said Monday it was fair game to criticize Democrat John Kerry's anti war protests three decades ago, firing an opening salvo as Republicans sought to use their national convention to portray President Bush as a strong wartime leader..."
World,"After the terror bombing of two airliners in Russia, the Kremlin tries to face up to a new Chechen tactic"
World,Stories that Kim Jong Il's favorite companion has passed away leads to speculation on North Korea's line of succession
Business,Russian oil company YUKOS said on Monday it would be able to cover only half of its \$3.4 billion back tax bill by its deadline at the end of August but it would continue making payments in September.
Business,European shares slipped back in light trading with the London Stock Exchange closed for a bank holiday and New York investors expected to take it easy while the Republican convention is in town.
Sports,"WEST BROMWICH, Aug 30 (SW) - English Premiership club West Brom have finalised the purchase of Wales striker Robert Earnshaw. The 3m fee paid to Cardiff City is a club record for the midlands club, a price "
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard used the specter of higher interest rates under a Labor government to try to convince voters to give his Liberal-National coalition a fourth term 
World,The UN nuclear watchdog said in a report that Libya has been telling the truth in its declarations on the covert atomic weapons programme which it agreed in December to abandon.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Phone defect could affect hearing...OSDL hires lawyer, opens China office...Ex-Palm CEO Yankowski to head Majesco."
Sci/Tech,The resources IBM will provide include articles to help Java developers use the Cloudscape database in custom application development.
Sci/Tech,Copan Systems' haul is the one of the largest second rounds of funding a storage company has had in the past two years.
Sci/Tech,"Company lets businesses and governments obtain products at ""low lease rates"" or defer payments until January at no extra cost."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's decision to pare back features of the upcoming OS is not bad news, some say."
Business, Ford Motor Co. (F.N) said on Monday it has stopped production at its assembly plant in Georgia for at least a day because of lack of parts.
World," The dollar softened against the euro but firmed against the yen on Monday, trading within tight ranges as dealers refrained from making aggressive bets ahead of the August U.S. payrolls report later this week."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone tune may play too loudly, Siemens says."
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency failed Monday to make a judgment on the origin of some technology for Libya's weapons program, a finding that diplomats said kept alive concerns of North Korean involvement."
World, China said on Monday a misunderstanding caused it to bar a top Hong Kong pro democracy lawmaker from entering the mainland over the weekend.
World," Rebel Shi'ite cleric Moqtada  al Sadr has ordered his militia to end attacks on U.S. and  Iraqi government forces and will soon unveil plans to pursue  his goals through politics rather than conflict, aides said  Monday."
Sports," Baseball players and owners have made progress toward toughening rules on steroid testing, a move that would pre empt congressional intervention."
Business,"UBS AG (UBSN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) is expected to buy Charles Schwab Corp. #39;s (SCH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) institutional research and trading unit for about \$265 million, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. and Verizon Wireless signed an agreement to install Verizon Wireless stores in more than 570 Circuit City Superstores around the country, they said Monday."
Business,"BASEL, Switzerland, August 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis Pharma AG has received an  quot;approvable quot; letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Certican (everolimus) in combination with Neoral (ciclosporin for microemulsion) for the prevention of "
Business,"The economys 6.2-percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the second quarter may have exceeded expectations, but the stock market nonetheless shrugged off the positive news."
Business,"European stocks were slightly lower by mid-day in holiday-hit trading on Monday, with crude oil rises weighing on shares, though Sanofi-Aventis gained on the result of trials of an anti-obesity drug."
Sci/Tech,A demand that the United Nations introduce a ban on cloning babies at its General Session in October will be made by the Royal Society today.
Sports,Cisse was becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of service but Bolton were continuing to dominate in midfield. Manager Sam Allardyce rang the changes by bringing on Les Ferdinand and Kevin Nolan for Davies and Giannakopolous.
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Aug. 30, 2004 - Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against US and Iraqi forces and is planning to join the political process in the coming days, an al-Sadr aide said Monday."
World,"30 August 2004 -- Oil exports from southern Iraq have completely ceased following a series of pipeline attacks by saboteurs. Two senior officials from the South Oil Company, speaking on condition of anonymity "
World,"Gov. Gary Locke is putting on his salesman #39;s hat one last time, heading to China next month and hoping to crack the growing Vietnam market."
World,"PARIS : The Paris appeals court issued a warrant for the arrest of Cesare Battisti, an Italian ex-revolutionary fighting extradition from France to face jail for murder who missed a recent check-in with police."
Sci/Tech,Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro will be online to talk about The Washington Post's special report on digital television.
Business,"NEW YORK CITY-Newly formed Riley Property Holdings LLC, which is comprised of affiliates of locally based Cerberus Capital Management LP and its real estate affiliate Blackacre Institutional Capital Management LLC, will acquire LNR Property Corp."
Business,Beleaguered Russian oil giant Yukos on Monday faces a court-imposed deadline to pay a multi-billion dollar tax bill. Yukos has been ordered to pay \$3.
Business,"ICANN, the body responsible for the internets domain naming system, has convinced a court to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by domain registry VeriSign over its interference with the launch of VeriSign #39;s Site Finder service."
Sci/Tech,"Juniper Networks is beefing up security on its VPN gear to make sure that machines connecting to a network are safe. On Monday, the company announced updates to its NetScreen Secure Access SSL VPN product."
Sports,"Description: International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge calls the 2004 Games, held at their historic birthplace,  quot;dream games."
Sports,"That #39;s right, Davenport, the former No. 1 player, the three-time Grand Slam tournament champion, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist, who hasn #39;t been in a major final in four years."
Sports,Speculation is growing that John OShea could be on his way out of Manchester United if the Old Trafford club complete a multi-million-pound move for Wayne Rooney before Tuesdays midnight transfer deadline.
Sports,"While six Koreans finished in the top-10 at the Wachovia LPGA Classic on Sunday, the title eluded them once again as Mexicos Lorena Ochoa sped past a struggling Grace Park to claim the crown in Kutztown, Pa."
Sports,  Rookie Noah Lowry looks to win his fourth straight decision when he starts for the San Francisco Giants in the finale of a four game series with the Atlanta Braves.
World,COLONEL Muammar Gaddafi is being accused by Palestinians of unfairly trying to help a Libyan contestant win the Middle East #39; s answer to the TV talent show Idols.
World,A French court on Monday issued an arrest warrant for former leftist Italian guerrilla Cesare Battisti after he failed to report to police for regular checks.
Sci/Tech,"MSN Music Store Adds to iTunes Competition \\Microsoft plas to release Windows Media Player 10 on Thursday alongside the highly anticipated MSN Music Store. WMP10 will be included in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 which finalized some time after SP2. According to Neowin,  Media Center 2005 is due ..."
Sci/Tech, China's parliament has legalized electronic signatures in an effort to boost its small but growing online commerce industry.
World," VIENNA, Austria (AP)   The UN nuclear watchdog agency failed Monday to make a judgment on the origin of some technology for Libya's weapons program, a finding that diplomats said kept concern alive of North Korean involvement."
Sci/Tech, The Food and Drug Administration approved using an antibiotic originally designed for humans to help treat skin infections suffered by dogs.
World, Chechnya's new leader vowed on  Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists  after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show  stage managed by Moscow.
World," JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - South African police  fired rubber pellets at township youths who blocked a highway  and burned tires Monday in a rare protest over poverty and  other grievances."
World," Sen. John McCain said Monday it was fair game to criticize Democrat John Kerry's anti war protests three decades ago, firing an opening salvo as Republicans at their national convention sought to portray President Bush as a strong wartime leader..."
Business,"The carrier, which sells phones and service plans through 1,200 of its own stores, has signed an exclusive deal to place Verizon Wireless stores within 570 Circuit City Superstores nationwide."
Business,"When it comes to ICANN, let #39;s just say  quot;You Can #39;t. quot; Or rather, you can #39;t dispute its authority. In the latest phase of a long-simmering dispute between VeriSign (Nasdaq: VRSN "
Sci/Tech,A startup company is rolling out a family of workstations aimed at the technical computing space that offer clusterlike capabilities inside a single box.
Sci/Tech,"David Dorman, AT #38;T's chief executive, is determined to turn voice over Internet Protocol into an HBO-like service that it can sell."
Sci/Tech,Company adds new features to its SSL VPN gateway to make sure devices connecting to a network are clean.
Business,"Atlas Copco Group has agreed to sell its electric tools business, including Brookfield-based Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., to Techtronic Industries Co."
Sci/Tech,"There is something rather antiquated about many of the server clusters used today by engineers, scientists and media fiends. Their high-powered computing machines are often cobbled together over many days "
Sci/Tech,"Now that Windows XP Serviced Pack 2 (SP2) is available at Windows Update for online update of both the XP Home Edition and XP Professional Edition platforms, you need to be prepared for the changes youll see as a result of the security controls XP SP2 "
Sci/Tech,"Ma Bell--under prior management in the 1990s--let the Internet revolution slip from its grasp, as companies like America Online, EarthLink and MSN grabbed the lead in providing Internet access."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft plas to release Windows Media Player 10 on Thursday alongside the highly anticipated MSN Music Store. WMP10 will be included in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 which finalized some time after SP2.
Sports,"Tamas Kasas was born the same month Hungary won its sixth Olympic water polo gold medal. For two decades, Hungarians waited for somebody like him to revive its dominance in a sport "
Sports,"Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha will lead out his English club Bolton Wanderers this afternoon in their fourth game of the new Premiership season, against Anfield giants Liverpool."
World,A South African on trial in Equatorial Guinea for plotting a coup said on Monday he had been tortured and two defendants said they were forced to sign confessions 
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly asked India to maintain a  quot;strategic restraint quot; following Sunday #39;s test firing of the AGNI II nuclear capable missile.
Sports," Sixteenth seeded Francesca Schiavone of Italy recorded the first victory at the U.S. Open on Monday, beating Klara Koukalova of the Czech Republic 6 1, 6 3 as the final Grand Slam began under gray, cloudy skies."
Business," The U.S. Congress should stay out of the debate over expensing stock options and let the Financial Accounting Standards Board handle it, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson said."
Business, U.S. Treasuries built on early gains on Monday after data showed U.S. inflation remained tame in July and light summer trading combined with safe haven buying to move prices higher.
Sci/Tech," Three, the new entrant mobile operator pioneering 3G services in the UK, is experiencing strong uptake of its football news and video clips service in an encouraging sign of likely consumer demand for data services on mobile phones."
Business," U.S. oil prices fell more than  $1 on  Monday on continued profit taking as producer group OPEC eyed  increases in the coming months in its tight spare capacity,  countering worries over stumbling Iraqi oil exports."
World," Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed delegates Monday to the Republican National Convention, proclaiming the city has fully recovered from the World Trade Center attacks and thanking Republicans for choosing New York."
Business," quot;There must be a significant reduction in geopolitical tensions quot; in order for oil prices to stabilize, says OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro."
Business,The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Sumitomo Trust  amp; Banking Co against a Tokyo High Court decision on Aug 11 lifting a ban imposed by the Tokyo District Court on UFJ including its trust bank unit in the merger talks.
Business,"ELECTION spending and increased usage of cellular phones allowed the Philippine economy to grow by 6.2 percent in the April-June quarter despite the government #39;s fragile fiscal position, official data showed Monday."
Business," If the unemployment rate stays at current levels until the election, President Bush stands a much better chance at winning another four years in the White House, a job placement firm reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 30, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Windows XP Service Pack 2 is now making its way onto computers. This major update is a step forward for a company that has had an abysmal record on security, and we should be happy for that much."
Sports,Wayne Rooneys future may be unclear but Manchester United could certainly do with a little bit of magic after dropping two home points in a 0-0 draw with Everton.
World,"government forces and will soon unveil plans to pursue his goals through politics rather than conflict, aides say. this year, to renounce violence and to enter the political arena ahead of elections due to be held in January."
World,"The family of Mark Thatcher, who was arrested in South Africa last week on suspicion of financing a coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, have quit his Cape Town home bound for the United States."
World,Iranian Majlis deputy and member of foreign policy and national security commission Elham Aminzadeh said Monday the forthcoming trip of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi to Iran ushers in a new chapter in bilateral relations.
World,A rocket attack in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border has wounded at least five people and damaged several houses. Security officials in Bannu in the North West Frontier Province say two rockets 
Business,"Tyson Foods Inc., the world #39;s largest meat processor, reduced its forecast of annual profit because of higher costs for feed grain and a drop in beef and chicken prices."
Business,"The countrys gross domestic product (GDP) rose 6.2 percent in the second quarter of the year, while gross national product (GNP) went up by 5.7 percent despite the rising world oil prices."
Business,WASHINGTON Federal regulators have cleared the way for Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Company to buy paint brush and roller-maker Paint Sundry Brands Corporation.
Business,Aruba Wireless Networks this week will introduce a new set of WLAN hardware and management software designed to reduce costs and increase capacity of enterprise wireless LANs.
Sci/Tech,"mailing your best pal in Thailand or family in Toledo is cheaper than running up a long distance phone bill. But even brimming with smiley emoticons, text messages lack a certain personal touch."
Sci/Tech,"Taking a hard look at the common belief that recreational fishing accounts for only 2-3 of total landings in the US, a new study published in the journal Science (August 26th) reveals that recreational catches account for nearly a quarter of the total "
Sci/Tech,"More than 150 individuals have been arrested or convicted in a US-wide crackdown on internet fraud and abuse, according to an announcement from Attorney General John Ashcroft on Thursday."
Sports,  Midfielder Miguel Angelo Angulo is set to switch from the champions of Spain Valencia to Premier League title holders Arsenal in a five million euros deal.
Sports,"For the second time in a week, the Jacksonville Jaguars have lopped off a veteran who was supposed to provide the team with a consistent outside pass rush."
Sports,"NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace will retire at the end of the 2005 season, citing concerns about getting hurt and saying Monday he wanted to leave at the top of his game."
World,Chechnya #39;s new leader vowed on Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show stage-managed by Moscow.
World,"SHIITE radical leader Moqtada al-Sadr today ordered a nationwide ceasefire and announced his militant movement would join the political mainstream, one of his aides said in Baghdad."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft is making a major push to get home and business customers to embrace the security focused overhaul to its Windows XP computer operating system. But while most consumers are advised to upgrade to Service Pack 2, there are a few things to keep in mind. Personal Tech columnist  Edward C. Baig  addresses questions on the free SP2 upgrade."
Sports," The Jacksonville Jaguars cut another defensive end, this time releasing veteran Hugh Douglas on Monday."
Sports, Some of the questions appearing on the 82 item questionnaire given to prospective jurors in the Kobe Bryant rape case:
World," AL FASHER, Sudan (AP)   Sudan, awaiting word on whether it will be sanctioned by the international community, hopes for a ""reasonable decision"" from the UN Security Council, the foreign minister said Monday, the UN imposed deadline for quelling violence in its western Darfur provinces."
World," Democrats criticized President Bush's record on national security and military matters Monday, seizing on the president's comment that he doesn't think the fight against terrorism can be won."
Sports, Two National Hockey League players were  released on bail on Monday following an encounter at a Toronto  nightclub where the men where charged with uttering death  threats.
Sports," Jacksonville, Fla. (Sports Network) - The Jacksonville  Jaguars cut another defensive end, this time releasing veteran  Hugh Douglas on Monday."
World, Chechnya's new leader vowed  Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists  after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show  stage managed by Moscow.
Business,Rancid revenues and restatements leave the bread and Twinkies maker on the verge of bankruptcy.
World," Brazilian sports officials blamed inadequate course security for a defrocked priest's bizarre attack on the Olympic marathon leader, and said Monday they will appeal to world track authorities for a duplicate gold medal.    The criticism of Athens Olympic organizers, who have been praised for their overall security, came as former priest Cornelius Horan was given a one year suspended sentence..."
World, Stocks drifted lower in extremely light trading Monday as a disappointing consumer income report prompted investors to collect profits after two weeks of gains. Several earnings warnings added to investors' uneasiness...
Sci/Tech," U.S. technology executives are  increasingly optimistic about the business climate, although  plans for increased technology spending remain modest,  according to a study released on Monday."
Business,"This morning, Interstate Bakeries (NYSE: IBC) announced that it would be adding a new product to its line of baked goods: financial reports."
Business,Paint giant Sherwin-Williams is one step closer to completing its \$253 million acquisition of Beltsville-based Duron. The Federal Trade Commission has terminated its review of the proposed merger and will not contest it.
Business,"MELBOURNE: Coles Myer Ltd, Australia #39;s biggest retailer, said yesterday it would hand over its payroll and human resources administration to EDS Australia late next year, affecting 120 jobs."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing down the path of Moore #39;s Law, which says that the number of transistors on a chip will double every two years, Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech," quot;It is clear that if the UN bans all forms of human cloning, the UK, and other countries which currently permit carefully regulated therapeutic cloning, will not sign up to it."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTONA judge in New Jersey has granted Verizon Wireless a permanent injunction against Jacob Brown, a text-message spammer from Rhode Island."
Sports,"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (SportsTicker) - Three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Hugh Douglas admitted he was in a  quot;funk quot; last season and vowed to make amends in 2004."
Sports,"Kobe Bryant heads back to court in Eagle, Colorado for todays first full day of questioning of the potential jurors in the case. Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the Kobe Bryant case spent the weekend pouring "
World,Iraq #39;s interim deputy prime minister Barham Saleh held talks with the Iranian officials in Tehran in a visit described as aiming to pave the way before the prime minister of the interim Iraqi government Eyad Allawi to Iran.
Sci/Tech,"Saturn's moon, Enceladus, was discovered two hundred and fifteen years ago today, but the Cassini probe has targeted this icy world for its lunar tour through the Saturnian system.    Astrobiology Magazine -- Two hundred and fifteen years ago today, Sir William Herschel discovered Saturn's moon Enceladus (499 kilometers, 310 miles across)..."
Sci/Tech,The number of U.S. Internet telephony subscribers is expected to surge to 1 million by the end of 2004.
Business,"HOUSTON, Aug. 30 -- After a week-long plunge as speculators pulled out of the market, crude futures prices rebounded slightly Friday following the first in a new series of attacks by insurgents against oil field facilities in Iraq."
Business,"The World Trade Organization on Monday rejected a US appeal against an earlier finding that supported Canada #39;s wheat trade. The WTO appeals body upheld a February decision by its dispute settlement body, which "
Sports,"They were so close to the finish, Athens and Vanderlei de Lima - the city and the athlete, each about to complete a job well done."
Sports,Hardenne says she has finally emerged from a dark tunnel and is ready to defend her US Open title. The world number one and top seed here was struck 
Sports," quot;Football is a funny game. There are injuries, suspensions and so on and you #39;ve just got to take your chance when you get it, quot; was Michael Owen #39;s response last week when asked how he felt "
World, Nigerian President and African Union (AU) chairman Olusegun Obasanjo said Monday AU cease fire monitors had confirmed Darfur rebel reports that the Sudan government launched fresh attacks on civilians last week.
Business," U.S. stocks slid lower in ultra light  volume on Monday, as security concerns surrounding the  Republican convention in New York kept investors on the  sidelines."
Sports," Hundreds of thousands of athletes,  officials and visitors waved goodbye to Athens in a  post Olympics exodus on Monday, leaving city officials to probe  a doping scandal that tarnished an otherwise dream Games."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, world #39;s largest chip maker, faced product delays and recalls throughout this year, but it seems that Intel has gotten their act together to produce 65nm chips in the near future."
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 30, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A new company thinks it has the answer for scientists and engineers looking for high-performance computing on the desktop."
Sci/Tech,"CIOs surveyed by Forrester Research are more confident than they were earlier in the year, and expect IT spending to grow by 7 next year."
Sci/Tech, Britain #39;s leading scientific institution said yesterday it is calling for support from other countries to stop a possible ban on stem cell research as part of a global treaty to ban human cloning.
Sci/Tech,"Despite numerous out-of-court settlements with various state governments around the country, it appears Microsoft #39;s legal woes aren #39;t over yet."
Sci/Tech,Circuit City is phasing out the sale of T-Mobile wireless service as it prepares to focus on launch of Verizon Wireless stores within its own walls.
Sci/Tech,"A proposed standard to enable integration, automation and better management of data center components this week will begin development under the direction of a new standards "
Sci/Tech,"The federal government on Friday asked the US Supreme Court to review a court ruling which found the FCC improperly classified cable-modem service, a subject of interest to Internet service providers seeking access to the broadband networks controlled by "
Sci/Tech,FrontBridge Technologies today announced the acquisition of MessageRite to broaden the company #39;s service portfolio to include e-mail and instant message archiving.
Sci/Tech,"Novell is consolidating operations in an effort to remove overlap between its four business units. The Waltham, Mass.-based software vendor is folding its Nterprise and SuSE Linux operations into a single "
Sci/Tech,"This week, a company is launching technology that will make it possible for someone to choose what appears on phones that have Caller ID, the feature for displaying identifying information about an incoming call."
Sci/Tech,"hen the Bush administration issued an update last week on federal climate research, it was criticized with equal vigor by environmentalists and by industry-backed groups."
Sci/Tech,Plant material and pink ice found at the bottom of the ice sheet under this wind-swept camp could give scientists an unprecedented look at life that #39;s 
Sci/Tech,A federal judge has ordered a permanent injunction against a Rhode Island man after he allegedly sent millions of unsolicited short text messages to Verizon Wireless customers.
Sci/Tech,"HEWLETT-PACKARD unveiled its own version of the iPod portable music player, showing the fruits of a groundbreaking partnership it had previously announced with Apple Computer."
Sports,Yakubu Ayegbeni claimed the first hat-trick of the Premiership season as Portsmouth got the better of a remarkable seven-goal battle at Fratton Park last night.
Sports,"From the incorrigible Colin Montgomerie to the exuberant Sergio Garcia, the 12 Europeans will spark one another off long before the match gets under way."
Sports,"Though an unprecedented seventh season title was conceded to him months ago, the German finally made it official. And he didn #39;t even have to win to do it."
Sports,Joe Borchard cracked the longest home run in the history of Chicago #39;s US Cellular Field to help the White Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 in an interleague game on Monday.
World,"VIENNA, Austria Aug. 30, 2004 - Some nuclear technology ordered by Libya for its former weapons program is missing, while the origin of other material is unclear, the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday, raising "
World,BOTH Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Mark Latham today played down new poll results which showed the Government clawing back some of Labor #39;s lead.
World,"NEW DELHI, AUGUST 30: India has formally offered Bangladesh help in investigating the assassination attempt on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina some 10 days ago, in which 20 people, including grassroots leaders of her Awami League party, and nearly 200 "
World,The doom-mongers may complain that commercial pressures and a growing reluctance to annoy the posh neighbours are stealing the soul of the Notting Hill Carnival.
Business,"JAKARTA OPEC is doing all it can to stabilize the world oil market and will increase spare output capacity by about one million barrels per day in the next few months, the cartel #39;s president said Monday."
Business,"TOKYO Japan #39;s highest court on Monday removed the last major legal hurdle to efforts by Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to take over UFJ Holdings, a deal that would create the world #39;s largest bank."
Business,"The Chinese Railway Ministry #39;s project with an estimated contract value of 100 billion yen aims to double the speed of trains on five major existing railway lines, stretching over "
Business,"Interstate Bakeries, the maker of Wonder Bread, Hostess Twinkies and other baked goods, denied conjecture that it would be filing for bankruptcy."
Business,"GENEVA The top court of the World Trade Organization on Monday dismissed a US appeal of an April decision that Canada #39;s Wheat Board met international rules, undermining the Bush administration #39;s efforts to dismantle the Canadian agency."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. and its pilots union plan to resume talks on \$295 million in pay and benefit cuts the carrier needs to help avoid a second bankruptcy filing, after each side made a proposal over the weekend."
Business,US stocks fell in extremely thin volume on Monday as security concerns surrounding the Republican convention in New York and worries about an update from technology bellwether Intel Corp.
Business,"Passenger vehicle sales should strengthen nearly 20 percent by the end of the decade to about 70 million vehicles annually, spurred by growth not only in developing markets "
Business,"Alitalia said Monday that it would meet with union representatives after nine labor groups demanded that the airline tell them its strategic and organizational plans, and called for government intervention in further talks."
Business,"Dressed in jeans and a white shirt, the men #39;s all-around champion in Athens appeared relaxed as he helped promote a 14-city gymnastics exhibition tour that kicks off at the Mohegan Sun Casino on Tuesday."
Business,Dell Inc. introduced on Monday a new suite of desktop support services for small and medium size businesses (SMBs) designed for companies with overstretched IT staffs.
Business,Fresh allegations against former Daily Telegraph tycoon Conrad Black are expected to emerge from the courtroom filing of a long-awaited investigation into his stewardship of the newspaper empire Hollinger International.
Business,US Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry said he would expand the low-income housing focus of mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie 
Sports,"Sixteenth-seeded Francesca Schiavone of Italy recorded the first victory at the US Open on Monday, beating Klara Koukalova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-3 as the final Grand Slam began under gray, cloudy skies."
Sci/Tech,"Several California cities and counties, are accusing Microsoft of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the PC operating system market."
Sci/Tech,"PROVIDENCE, RI - Scientists believe a 50-million-year record of the Earth #39;s climate lies in an underwater mountain chain in the ice-clogged waters near the North Pole."
Sci/Tech,"FrontBridge Technologies of Marina Del Rey, Calif., today revealed an acquisition and a partnership to enhance its hosted service offerings for message management and regulatory compliance."
Sports," These were the Olympics protected by Nato and never a shot was fired. Yet on the last day, the last event, one sick individual, a lapsed Irish priest, molested an athlete and broke the sacrosanct "
Sports,Newcastle United are considering an approach to Terry Venables to become their manager to work alongside Alan Shearer until the end of the season following the abrupt sacking of Sir Bobby Robson yesterday.
Sports,"Mike Piazza wants the New York Mets to get him out of a situation that #39;s been difficult to deal with. For much of this season, he didn #39;t know whether he #39;d be at catcher or first "
World,VIENNA: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) praised Libya on Monday for cooperation in reporting on its dismantled nuclear programme but said critical questions remained as to whether Tripoli had given copies of nuclear weapons designs to 
Business,The specialty pharmacy company announced on Monday that falling reimbursements will significantly weaken its 2005 earnings. The warning comes just weeks after investors learned that Accredo could soon lose 
Sports,"ATHENS, Aug 30 (AFP): China emerged as the world #39;s second most powerful sporting nation at the Athens Olympics as it achieved its best-ever medal haul and set the perfect foundations for a glorious showing when Beijing hosts the 2008 Games."
Sports,"If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. That seems to be the case with US gymnast Paul Hamm #39;s miraculous gold-medal win at the Athens Olympics."
Sci/Tech,"CONTRADICTING fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power next-generation chips."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, NJ, announced a partnership with Circuit City Stores Inc. of Richmond, Va., to create Verizon Wireless shops in 570 of its Circuit City superstores."
Sci/Tech,The iPod is not  quot;compatible with only iTunes music and vice-versa quot;. You can rip music from any CD you own and any CD you buy through iTunes and load them onto the iPod.
World,"Militants holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq gave France another 24 hours on Monday to revoke its ban on Muslim headscarves in schools, Al Jazeera reported."
Sci/Tech,"As most have heard by now, Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) founder Gordon Moore famously predicted in the 1960s that the number of transistors on a chip would roughly double every two years."
Business,"Accredo Health Inc. (ACDO), which provides pharmacy and treatment services for patients with chronic illnesses, on Monday slashed its profit forecast due to lower reimbursements from government "
Sports,Southern Cal fired Henry Bibby as coach Monday just four games into his ninth season. Athletic director Mike Garrett said he realized the timing was unusual but cited the Trojans #39; losing record in recent seasons.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft portrayed its Longhorn decision as a necessary winnowing to hit the 2006 timetable. The announcement on Friday, Microsoft executives insisted, did not point to a setback in software "
Sci/Tech,"Sony will lend one of its five Qrio public relations robots to schools in Japan, India, and Vietnam to stimulate children #39;s curiosity in science and technology, the company says."
Sports,"Michael Wilbon is wrong Sports, Aug. 22. Paul Hamm should turn in his gold medal, which he did not earn. The judges #39; clerical error had no effect on how Paul Hamm or Yang Tae Young performed, and the correction can be made after the fact."
Business, The dollar sank to a new lifetime low  against the euro on Tuesday after a warning by European  officials on the euro's rise went unheeded by investors  determined to dump the U.S. currency.
Sci/Tech,"Although still more work needs to be done, NASA officials said Monday that they were close to meeting all safety requirements for getting space shuttles flying again by the spring."
Sci/Tech,"Encinitas high school student Aaron Goldin has parlayed some old appliance parts plucked from his garage into a \$100,000 college scholarship, the top prize in one of the country #39;s most prestigious science and math competitions."
Sports,"MANCHESTER : With just a day before the transfer window closes, Everton manager David Moyes kept mum on the chances of striker Wayne Rooney signing for Manchester United."
World,An Australian opinion poll has indicated a rise in support for the governing coalition led by Prime Minister John Howard. But two days in to the six-week election campaign the main opposition Labor Party headed 
Business,"ROME : The Italian airline Alitalia warned that it was headed for bankruptcy within a month, as the government appealed to unions and the company management to strike a deal to save the struggling carrier."
Business,"PC Workspace Services initially will serve businesses with 500 or more employees and eventually will work with smaller companies. By Kevin Ferguson, SmallBiz Pipeline."
Business,The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle wants permission to buy mortgage-backed securities from the financial institutions that own it.
Sci/Tech,"Developer reaction to Microsoft #39;s decision to hold off on delivering planned parts of the next release of Windows Longhorn to meet the 2006 deadline has been mixed, with many calling it a prudent move and others outright upset by the decision."
Sci/Tech,"Orion Multisystems, a start-up company based in Santa Clara, California, announced personal computers for researchers, scientists, and engineers yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"IT spending is forecast to grow in the high single-digits next year and remain on that pace through 2008, according to two reports released Monday by Forrester Research."
Sci/Tech,DCML proponents hope that joining Oasis will help the standard cross a major barrier in adoption of its data-center standards--the inclusion of major server and operating system vendors.
Sci/Tech,"Novell, a new entrant into the Linux market, has promoted two executives in a management change that consolidates four business units into two."
Sports,A FIRED-UP Lleyton Hewitt is charging into the first round of the US Open on the back of another tournament win yesterday. After a 6-3 6-1 victory against Peruvian Luis Horna in the TD Waterhouse Cup final 
World,"The US issued a travel alert for its citizens in Afghanistan after weekend bombings that killed at least 19 people in the capital, Kabul, and in Paktia province."
World,There was deep disappointment in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Monday after Palestinian singer Amar Hassan lost in a contest for the Arab world #39;s best amateur singer.
World,"BELGRADE Expect some fireworks Tuesday when Slobodan Milosevic takes up his own defense at the war crimes tribunal in The Hague. Over the last few years, as the prosecution presented evidence that the former "
Sci/Tech," Lower electrical power consumption, not just greater data processing oomph, will help a new class of desktop supercomputers unveiled on Monday turn conventional industry logic on its head, its designers say."
Sports, Timo Perez bunted in the go ahead run and Joe Borchard hit the longest homer in U.S. Cellular Field history Monday to help the Chicago White Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9 8.
World," Global arms sales fell for a third consecutive year in 2003, dropping to  #36;25.6 billion from a peak of  #36;41 billion in 2000, and Asia has overtaken the Middle East as the biggest customer, according to a study released on Monday."
Sports, Running back Michael Bennett will miss the Minnesota Vikings' regular season opener Sept. 12 against Dallas with a right knee sprain and could be out longer.
Sports," As expected, Joe Gibbs went with the veteran quarterback."
World, Two French journalists held hostage by Islamic militants in Iraq appealed late Monday for their countrymen and president to save their lives by giving in to their captors' demand to rescind a ban on Muslim head scarves in French schools.
Sci/Tech," Thirty five years after computer scientists at UCLA linked two bulky computers using a 15 foot gray cable, testing a new way for exchanging data over networks, what would ultimately become the Internet remains a work in progress."
Sci/Tech," Submachine gun, check. Semiautomatic pistol, check. Personal digital assistant, check."
Sci/Tech," In an Aug. 29 story about a permanent injunction against a Rhode Island man who sent unsolicited text messages to Verizon Wireless cell phone customers, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date of the federal court action. The injunction was granted Aug. 23, not Aug. 27."
Sports, The Connecticut assistant men's basketball coach who resigned after being arrested in a prostitution sting agreed Monday to perform 10 days of community service and undergo counseling.
Sci/Tech," While many applaud the timely release of Avalon and Indigo and Microsoft's decision to ""stop dreaming and wake up,"" others warn the company that it is eroding its credibility and letting Linux make usability gains."
World, TORONTO (CP)   Tze Lam Chan will be doing Tuesday morning what every worker dreams of: calling his boss to tell him he's quitting after winning the  #36;26.8 million jackpot in the Super 7 lottery.
Sci/Tech, Updated antivirus software for businesses adds intrusion prevention features.
World," Prime Minister John Howard's government warned that Australia could become a terrorist target during a six week election campaign that began Monday, with the war on terror and the nation's troop deployment in Iraq already taking center stage."
Sci/Tech, Computer giant IBM said Monday it had asked Switzerland's highest court to block a lawsuit by Gypsies claiming the company's punch card machines helped the Nazis more efficiently commit mass murder.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., hoping to take a bite out of Apple Computer Inc.'s highly popular online music service, is gearing up to launch its own Web site for selling songs over the Internet."
Sports, Roger Federer launched his campaign  for a third grand slam title of the year on Monday as the U.S.  Open began under cloudy skies at Flushing Meadows.
Sports," Hundreds of thousands of athletes,  officials and visitors waved goodbye to Athens in a  post Olympics exodus Monday, leaving city officials to probe a  doping scandal that tarnished an otherwise dream Games."
Business," U.S. stocks fell in extremely thin  volume on Monday as security concerns surrounding the  Republican convention in New York and worries about an update  from technology bellwether Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> this week kept  investors on the sidelines."
World, Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards said Monday the Bush administration's military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan have alienated allies and increased the threat from terrorism instead of reducing it.
Sports," Eden Prairie, Minn. (Sports Network) - The Minnesota  Vikings released former professional and amateur wrestling star  Brock Lesnar Monday."
Business," U.S. consumer spending rebounded  sharply in July, the government said on Monday, erasing the  disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the U.S.  economy has recovered from its recent soft spot."
Sci/Tech," From now until the start of winter, male tarantulas are roaming around, searching for female mates, an ideal time to find out where the spiders flourish in Arkansas."
Sports," Crowd favorite Jennifer Capriati  flirted with disaster before scrambling past Czech Denisa  Chladkova 2 6, 6 1, 6 2 to reach the second round of the U.S.  Open on Monday."
Sci/Tech," China Sunday launched a satellite that will carry out land surveys and mapping for several days before returning to earth, the Xinhua news agency said."
Sci/Tech," Russia, which provides the only link to the International Space Station from Earth, named on Saturday three new crew members to replace the current two man crew in October, Interfax news agency reported."
Sci/Tech," Thousands of underfed children could face starvation if rains do not bring relief to drought ravaged regions of Guatemala soon, government officials and aid agencies said on Friday."
Sports," Eden Prairie, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  starting running back Michael Bennett will miss the team's  season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on September 12 with a  sprained right knee."
Sci/Tech," When NASAs Genesis solar wind sample return capsule skyrockets from space next week and drops into the Utah Test and Training Range, that landmark in civilian space draws upon a once classified satellite snooping program."
Sci/Tech, The two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will step outside their orbital home one more time next week during the fourth and final spacewalk of their mission.
Business," U.S. Treasury prices rose on Monday  after an inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve was  flat for July, suggesting no need for accelerated rate  increases by the Federal Reserve."
Business," U.S. consumer electronics sales will  grow by 8.1 percent this year, sharply ahead of previous  forecasts and more than three times 2003 levels, an industry  trade group said on Monday."
World," A U.N. imposed deadline for Sudan to  prove it can protect the people of strifetorn Darfur ran out on  Monday, but international officials said the violence was far  from over."
World," Global arms sales fell for a third  consecutive year in 2003, dropping to  $25.6 billion from a peak  of  $41 billion in 2000, and Asia has overtaken the Middle East  as the biggest customer, according to a study released on  Monday."
Sci/Tech," Using a creature as hideous as any big screen sci fi monster, scientists have produced a one minute horror movie starring a menacing, spidery virus swooping in on a hapless blob of bacteria."
World,"In this year's national reading group competition, the Racketeers stood alone as the only all-male outfit."
World,"With new upscale restaurants, bars, and theater, the West Bank city is undergoing a cultural revival."
World,"A colleague testifies against the woman pictured in photos from Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, Pte Lynndie England."
World,A lawyer for ex-Chilean president Augusto Pinochet calls for the judge investigating him to be removed from the case.
World,UN inspectors praise Libya for its co-operation in revealing details of its dismantled atomic weapons programme.
Business,"However, a sluggish rise in incomes in July raised concerns that spending might fizzle again soon if it is not supported by more substantive growth in jobs and wages."
World,Oil prices fall as it emerges that supply from Iraq will not be affected by a bomb blast and Opec's  members are already producing more oil.
Business,Intel develops a new chip that roughly doubles the number of transistors on a chip.
Business,The showcase for the world's athletes doesn't produce marquee names for advertisers.
Business,"Allianz AG, Europe #39;s largest insurer, said a New York court ruling that defined the World Trade Center terrorist attacks as two separate events may cost it as much as 80 million euros (\$107.6 million)."
World,Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in large measure on his response to 9/11.
Business,"Is the market really overvalued? ALL of it?!? There are 6,000-plus listed companies -- at least one is a bargain."
Business,"O'Charley's stock has been out of favor, but there may still be a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow."
World," For good or bad, tennis players' fortunes change as quickly as the direction of the swirling wind at the U.S. Open..."
World," Oil futures dropped by nearly  $1 per barrel Monday despite pipeline sabotage in Iraq that has delayed exports from a southern port   reinforcing the view among traders that prices had risen too fast earlier this summer.   ""It just goes to show you that when the psychology turns, it turns,"" said Tom Bentz, a trader at BNP Paribas Futures in New York..."
World," Republicans belittled Democratic Sen. John Kerry as a shift in the wind campaigner unworthy of the White House on Monday at the opening of their national convention, lavishing praise on President Bush as a steady, decisive leader in an age of terrorism..."
World, An unsettling report on consumer incomes set off a spate of profit taking on Wall Street Monday as investors worried that a tepid economy would erode companies' third quarter earnings. Another drop in oil prices failed to shake the gloom from the market...
World," People with high blood pressure seem to be more vulnerable to heart attacks when the temperature drops, new research shows.    The findings, presented Monday at a conference of the European Society of Cardiology, are not surprising because cold weather makes the blood vessels constrict, making it harder for blood to move through, but the study is the first to document that variations in the weather increase the occurrence of heart attacks in people with high blood pressure..."
World," William Kennedy Smith said Monday he has resigned from the humanitarian group he founded while he fights sexual assault allegations leveled by a former employee.   ""I am simply doing everything I can to protect the organization I love,"" Smith said in his first public appearance since Audra Soulias filed a lawsuit last week alleging he sexually assaulted her five years ago..."
World,"NASHUA, N.H. - President Bush boasted Monday of unemployment ""dropping every second"" in New Hampshire, the lone Northeastern state he won in 2000 and one where an awakening economy could help him in November..."
World," Rebel cleric Muqtada al Sadr wants his followers to end their uprising against U.S. and Iraqi forces while he considers forming a political movement, senior al Sadr officials said Monday..."
Sci/Tech," Lower electrical power consumption,  not just greater data processing oomph, will help a new class  of desktop supercomputers unveiled on Monday turn conventional  industry logic on its head, its designers say."
Business,US OIL prices fell further yesterday on continued profit-taking as producer-group OPEC promised production increases in the coming months.
Business,"US gasoline costs fell to their lowest level in four months, with the national pump price dropping 1.8 cents over the last week to \$1."
Sci/Tech,"Revenge is sweet. Many of us have felt that way, and now scientists say they know why."
Sci/Tech,"In what could be a step toward an affordable source of clean energy, Australian scientists have announced a breakthrough in using sunlight to create hydrogen from water."
Sci/Tech,"Manufacturing is virtually nonexistent in the Arctic, yet recent studies show that Eskimos and other Arctic peoples carry unusually high levels of human-made toxins."
Sci/Tech,"By using video of singing birds played back in super slow motion, scientists are teasing apart the mechanics of the beak's role in birdsong #151;and what that may mean when it comes to selecting a mate."
Sci/Tech,"  Guinness World Records has recognized the world speed record set by NASA's hypersonic X 43A aircraft earlier this year in an experimental flight over the Pacific Ocean.     Using a scramjet engine, the unpiloted, 12 foot long aircraft achieved Mach 6.83    almost seven times the speed of sound     or nearly 5,000 mph, in a March 27 flight..."
Sci/Tech,"  Development phase completion of the European built observation module, or ""cupola"", for the International Space Station will be marked by a ceremony at the Alenia Spazio facility in Turin, Italy on Monday 6 September.     The cupola, currently scheduled for launch in January 2009, is an observation and control tower for the ISS, with windows that will provide a panoramic view for observing and guiding operations on the outside of the station..."
Sci/Tech,"By EMMA ROSS    MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- People with high blood pressure seem to be more vulnerable to heart attacks when the temperature drops, new research shows.    The findings, presented Monday at a conference of the European Society of Cardiology, are not surprising because cold weather makes the blood vessels constrict, making it harder for blood to move through, but the study is the first to document that variations in the weather increase the occurrence of heart attacks in people with high blood pressure..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Peter Cummins lay still as doctors administered 20 injections into the 81-year-old's calves and thighs, hoping the genetic experiment will spur new blood vessels to grow around his clogged leg arteries.    The experiment at the National Institutes of Health marks a resurgence in attempts to get the body to grow its own bypasses, at first in the legs and, if that works, perhaps later in the heart..."
Sci/Tech,"By EMMA ROSS    MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- More than half of European smokers who suffer a heart attack, bypass surgery or other serious heart problem are still smoking a year later, despite anti-smoking campaigns and doctors' advice to stop, a new study found.    Experts said the findings, presented Monday at Europe's largest medical conference, indicate that smoking cessation efforts are failing many of the most vulnerable victims..."
Sci/Tech,"Memo outlines converting four divisions into two, as company refocuses."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Verizon sets up home in Circuit City...3i's Gagen resigns...Unify updates Java tool...IBM posts documentation for Cloudscape...Phone defect could affect hearing.
Sci/Tech,Survey from The Yankee Group shows cautious corporate interest in moving desktop and server systems to Linux.
Sci/Tech,Data Center Markup Language Organization joins XML body to broaden industry adoption.
Sci/Tech,XP-based tablets have gotten a lukewarm reception so far. But Microsoft hopes to tempt consumers with improved features.
Sci/Tech,"Martin Gagen, who oversaw U.S. and Asia Pacific operations at 3i, resigns from the venture capital group."
Sci/Tech,Company debuts technology that will make it possible to send false information about an incoming call.
Sci/Tech,The wireless carrier will open showrooms in hundreds of branches of the retail chain across the United States.
Sci/Tech,VoIP is the belle of the telecom ball. Jotting her onto their dance cards are such well-dressed suitors as America Online and AT #38;T
Sci/Tech,The wireless carrier teams up with EarthCam to stream video from personal and public Webcams to camera phones.
Sci/Tech,"CIOs polled by Forrester Research said optimism in the North American business climate is up over last quarter, and the number of CIOs citing a ""very strong business climate"" has tripled."
Sci/Tech,Orion Multisystems today unveiled a workstation that takes high-performance computing and puts it on the desktop using low-power processors from Transmeta and an innovative motherboard design.
Sci/Tech,McAfee's VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i integrates intrusion-prevention services and firewall technology with antivirus software to automatically protect PCs and file servers from new malicious code outbreaks.
Sci/Tech,Vendors ship updated packages to fix the problem that could allow an attacker to take control of a system.
Sci/Tech,Technical support improvements lead to better overall scores for PC industry.
Sci/Tech,It adds CRM functionality but faces competition from hosted services.
Sci/Tech,The Pentagon is using two 256-processor Linux Networx Evolocity cluster supercomputers to conduct various disaster simulations.
Sci/Tech,He outlines management and strategy changes for the CRM and service management company.
Sci/Tech,"Users and developers gain more than they lose from Microsoft's decision to add several Longhorn technologies to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, even as the company scales back plans for the next Windows operating system."
Sci/Tech," Three of Japan's largest electronics companies, Hitachi Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. and Toshiba Corp., will announce later Tuesday plans to jointly manufacture LCD (liquid crystal display) panels."
Sci/Tech,"Despite numerous out-of-court settlements with various state governments around the country, it appears Microsoft's legal woes aren't over yet."
Sci/Tech, Dell Inc. introduced on Monday a new suite of desktop support services for small and medium size businesses (SMBs) designed for companies with overstretched IT staffs.
Sci/Tech,EMC hopes to shake up the NAS market this week when it announces a low-priced offering that delves into territory staked out by NAS pioneer Network Appliance.
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Sci/Tech,"Even as many online marketing companies struggle to comply with recent federal legislation governing unsolicited commercial e-mail -- spam to you and me -- new state and federal legislation addresses another online blight: spyware. From California to Washington, D.C., lawmakers are lining up for the chance to smack down this bothersome byproduct of online commerce."
Sci/Tech,Juniper Networks is making a big push into SSL security. The company on Monday updated its NetScreen Secure Access SSL VPNsecurity appliance that further integrates it with end-point security software packages. Juniper also announced a new initiative with several companies to provide better security across a network.
Sci/Tech,"Antivirus software company McAfee Inc. said on Monday that a new version of its VirusScan Enterprise software contains so-called ""intrusion prevention"" features that can protect computers from attacks such as buffer overflows, which are often used by viruses, worms and malicious hackers to compromise vulnerable Microsoft Corp. Windows machines."
Sci/Tech,Updated antivirus software for businesses adds intrusion prevention features.
Sci/Tech,"By RACHEL LA CORTE    MIAMI (AP) -- Cheryl Roberts was impressed with Florida's new voting machines in the 2002 primary, when she cast an electronic ballot for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill McBride. But a series of computer glitches - including startling cases of corrupted or missing data - has undermined her faith..."
Business,The price of oil has fallen in New York after Opec president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that the oil cartel #39;s members were increasing production.
Business,The Supreme Court on Monday gave the go-ahead to merger negotiations between UFJ Holdings Inc. and Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc.
Business,"The maker of Hostess Twinkies, a cake bar and a piece of Americana children have snacked on for almost 75 years, yesterday raised concerns about the company #39;s ability to stay in business."
Business,"Striving to keep pace with crossover-minded rivals, cable operator Charter Communications (CHTR:Nasdaq - news - research) hammered out phone-service arrangements with two big carriers and a consultant."
Business,"When the Olympic flame faded on Sunday the missions of many athletes, participants and spectators came to an end, but Sunny Hwang knew it was the signal of a new beginning."
Sci/Tech,"The Apple Expo 2004 opens in Paris on Tuesday with speculation running high that executives will unveil an overdue revamp of the iMac, the sleek desktop that restored Apple #39;s fortunes as a PC maker."
Sports,"LONDON: That Englands Euro 2004 wonder boy Wayne Rooney will leave Everton is virtually certain, following an increased offer by Manchester United and the teenagers determination to move on."
Sports,  The slumping New York Mets should get a boost when the major leagues #39; all time home run leader among catchers returns to their lineup.
Sports, Buffalo Bills backup quarterback Travis Brown will not be out for the season as initially feared.
Sports," Tom Lochner was chosen as women's basketball coach at La Salle on Monday to replace John Miller, who resigned amid allegations he failed to report a rape involving one of his players."
World, WINNIPEG (CP)   RCMP are investigating whether convicted pedophile and killer Robert Bliss Arthurson committed sex crimes against three more young girls.
World," Republican convention organizers have crafted a stage lineup aimed at showing a diverse party, giving a spotlight to Education Secretary Rod Paige, who is black; Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, an Asian American; and minority musical groups."
Sports," BALTIMORE (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens cornerback  Chris McAlister agreed to a one-year tender with the team on  Monday, ending the All-Pro's month-long holdout."
Sci/Tech,Miniaturization advance could lead to highly precise atomic clocks being installed in cell phones and other consumer devices.
Business,BRAMBLES Industries today reported a 7 per cent decline in net profit to \$306.6 million after taking slugs in writedowns and costs particularly from the restructure of its CHEP pallet business.
Sci/Tech,"VeriSign Inc. is continuing its legal fight against the main overseer of the Internet #39;s domain-name system, despite the dismissal last week of its federal lawsuit against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers."
Sports,"Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - Denver Broncos fullback Mike Anderson is expected to miss the entire 2004 season because of a severe groin tear."
Sports,"or Maria Vento-Kabchi of Venezuela, the first match of the United States Open did not begin in very promising fashion yesterday. Facing the former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martnez, Vento-Kabchi lost, 0-6, in the first set."
Business," Despite a sagging stock market, investors put  #36;9.46 billion into stock mutual funds in July."
Sci/Tech," Submachine gun, check. Semiautomatic pistol, check. Personal digital assistant, check. In addition to their usual weaponry, some officers responsible for securing federal buildings at the Republican convention are armed with devices like handheld computers."
Sci/Tech, Philips Semiconductors has a plan to cash in on the craze for cool new features in cell phones.
World,Prison maintenance workers stage a 48-hour strike to protest against a pay deal unions describe as 'insulting'.
Business,"WASHINGTON: United States consumer spending rebounded sharply in July, government data showed yesterday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot."
Business, Gabriel Resources Ltd. gained more than 46 per cent after the company said it has signed a deal with Newmont Mining to raise  $24.
Business," Charter Communications became the latest company to offer Internet telephone service Monday, announcing agreements with Sprint, Level 3 Communications, and Accenture on Monday."
Business,"  Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Monday, but the strength of bank and auto maker issues helped the broader market index eke out gains for a 10th straight day    the longest upswing in 14 years."
Sci/Tech,"US spending on information technology goods, services, and staff will grow seven percent in 2005 and continue at a similar pace through 2008, according to a study released Monday by Forrester Research."
Sports,"tarting Grand Slam tournaments is usually not a problem for Amelie Mauresmo of France. Finishing on top is. Mauresmo, who has never won a Grand Slam, began the long climb through the United States "
Sports,"GERARD HOULLIER was today installed as the early favourite to succeed Sir Bobby Robson as Newcastle United manager. The former Liverpool boss is being tipped to take over with Magpies skipper Alan Shearer, who "
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt cruised to victory on Sunday 29th August in the final of TD Waterhouse Cup, as he easily defeated Peru #39;s Luis Horna, 6-3, 6-1."
Sports,"Shane Matthews signed with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, bolstering the team #39;s banged-up quarterback corps. Matthews, an 11-year veteran, is expected to immediately take over as Drew Bledsoe #39;s backup, filling "
World,"  Oil exports from southern Iraq have been brought to a complete halt, a senior oil official said Monday, following a spate of pipeline attacks launched by insurgents trying to undermine the volatile nation #39;s interim government."
World,"More than 750,000 people marked the 40th birthday of the Notting Hill Carnival with a burst of Caribbean colour and the infectious calypso beat."
World,"BEACH REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Palestinian painter Fayez al-Hasni is in a situation most artists would envy. At 52, he has launched a genre that has brought him fame and fortune."
World,Deposed Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic is scheduled to open his defence case at war crimes tribunal Tuesday after months of delays due to his frail health.
Sci/Tech,"In a first, Opera plans to support Microsoft's cell phone operating system, indicating progress for Windows."
Sci/Tech, The many new mechanisms to secure and speed up applications running on networks are heading for consolidation that should make it easier and less expensive to deliver the kind of performance end users want.
Business,"Consumer spending rebounded sharply July, government data showed Monday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it has stopped production at its assembly plant in Georgia for at least a day because of lack of parts."
Sci/Tech,"Lower electrical power consumption, not just greater data processing oomph, will help a new class of desktop supercomputers unveiled on Monday turn conventional industry logic on its head, its designers say."
Sports,"For good or bad, tennis players #39; fortunes change as quickly as the direction of the swirling wind at the US Open. Just ask major champions Jennifer Capriati, Roger Federer and "
Sports,"Huawei Technologies and ZTE, the leading Chinese telecommunications equipment makers, say they are in discussions to become sponsors of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing."
Sports,"Lorena Ochoa already had posed with the novelty check and kissed the crystal vase when she called her family in Mexico.  #39; #39;Well, I won #39;t tell anyone, because they #39;re all watching you play No."
Sports,England striker Michael Owen made a telling contribution off the bench his game for new club Real Madrid. Owen #39;s cross from the right flank in the 52nd minutes set up an easy 
World,"  NATO troops in Afghanistan have detained a man at Kabul airport who had traces of explosives on his hands, a day after a US security firm was bombed, killing 10 people, including three Americans."
World,"DHAKA: Bangladesh was brought to a standstill yesterday by the fourth general strike in a week called by the opposition. Security was tightened for the shutdown called by the Awami League, which coincided "
Sports," Dressed for a night on the town, Serena Williams was all business in her first match in 4 1/2 weeks. Showing little sign of her injury induced layoff, the two time U.S. Open champion advanced to the second round with ease, overwhelming Sandra Kleinova of the Czech Republic 6 1, 6 3 Monday night."
World," Newt Gingrich, rebutting criticism the GOP is hiding conservatives during its convention, accused Democrats Monday of shunting anti abortion and conservative Democrats to the side."
Business,Oil prices held steady on Tuesday after falling 2 percent a day earlier and were set for further falls in anticipation of higher US crude stocks despite concerns over disruptions to Iraqi oil flow.
Business,"  Alcoa, Diversified Utility  amp; Energy Trusts and Alinta have agreed to buy Epic Energy #39;s Dampier to Bunbury natural gas pipeline in Western Australia for  $1."
Business,"Shoppers spent more freely in July as consumer spending rose slightly, though tepid growth in personal income raised concern about whether the trend will continue."
Business,"Hollinger International Inc., publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, said a committee of its board investigating allegations of wrongdoing against former Chief Executive Conrad Black filed a report with a court in Chicago."
Business,Officials at Mexico #39;s state-owned oil monopoly said Monday that the company has detected massive new oil deposits in the Gulf of Mexico that could 
Business,MedImmune Inc. said yesterday it has ended advanced human testing of its drug Vitaxin to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis because it failed to show clinical benefits in preliminary results.
Business,Seven Network Ltd. shares had their biggest drop in four months after the broadcaster posted TV advertising growth that lagged the industry and on concern it won #39;t keep viewers attracted by its Olympic Games coverage.
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. said it will halt sales of T-Mobile USA mobile phones and give the business solely to Verizon Wireless, its other current mobile-phone partner, which will open in-store sales counters."
Business,"The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, one of 12 regional institutions that provide money to home lenders, is seeking to branch into the turf of mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
Business,"Quanta Computer Inc., the world #39;s biggest notebook computer maker, reported an unexpected 7.2 percent decline in second-quarter profit."
Business,"Exxon Mobil Corp. said Monday that executive vice president and board member Harry J. Longwell, 63, plans to retire at the end of the year after serving nine years as a director and 41 years with the company."
Sci/Tech,The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that requires cable companies to open their high-speed Internet networks to rival online providers.
Sci/Tech,"Psychotic mice that flee other mice may offer insights into diseases such as schizophrenia, US researchers say. The genetically engineered mice have mutations in two key genes that make them suffer from psychosis "
Sci/Tech,"Businesses looking to deploy wireless LANs will soon have an alternative to installing access points on the ceiling. Aruba Wireless Networks, a Wi-Fi systems vendor, and Ortronics Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: Whether they realize it or not, many people leave sensitive information out in plain view on Web sites. But sooner or later, a Google search will dig it up."
Sci/Tech,"Atomic clocks may be headed into cell phones, thanks to a breakthrough by federal researchers. Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have demonstrated the heart of an atomic clock "
Sci/Tech,"At the FileMaker Developers Conference in Phoenix this week, the company will announce availability of FileMaker 7 Advanced Server Edition, and boast about the 10 million copies of its eponymous database that have shipped since 1984."
Sports,"Early fears of an Olympics disaster failed to materialize here in Athens, where the heightened security may have been obtrusive, but was not enough to keep away the crowds."
Sports,"We are happy to report that Serena Williams is back on top of her game. Serena Williams made quick work of Sandra Kleinova. On Monday night at the US Open, Williams broke new fashion "
Sports," Jamaica Reggae Boyz striker Ricardo Fuller made a successful debut for Portsmouth, setting up one goal and playing a role in another as the Hampshire club beat Fulham, 4 3, in the English Football Premiership yesterday."
Sports,"At the tail end of August, with 31 games remaining, the approach Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon is preaching is the same as it was in the beginning "
Sports,"It only seemed fitting that Rusty Wallace would announce his coming retirement at Daytona Speedway. After all, that #39;s where Wallace #39;s friend and competitor Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a 2001 accident."
Sports,Greg Maddux tossed seven innings of shutout ball and helped his own cause with a pair of singles as the Chicago Cubs downed the Expos 5-2 in National League action in Montreal Monday.
World,Security was tightened across Kabul on Monday in the wake of a vehicle bomb on Sunday that killed three Americans working for an American contractor and at least four other people.
World,Staff at Berlin #39;s internationally renowned zoo were working to restore public confidence yesterday after a 110kg South American bear escaped from its enclosure and spent more than half an hour frolicking in a children #39;s playground before being knocked out 
Business,"The following stocks may rise or fall in Asian markets, excluding Japan, today. Prices are as of the local market #39;s close. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names."
Sci/Tech,The US government has asked the Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court ruling that could lead to heavier regulation of cable companies #39; high-speed Internet service.
Sci/Tech,  Lingering storm clouds Sunday evening foiled a third attempt to launch the last Atlas 2AS rocket in as many days.
Sci/Tech,Juniper Networks Inc. on Monday launched an initiative to tighten security between its VPN gear and third-party end-point security products.
Sci/Tech,"FileMaker today began shipping FileMaker Server 7 Advanced, an enhanced version of FileMaker Server 7 that provides advanced web publishing and connectivity options for efficiently managing shared solutions for desktop and web clients."
Business,"Bank of America honcho Kenneth Lewis arrives in Boston today to try to put out fires blazing on multiple fronts due to recent controversial employment moves by his Charlotte, NC-based bank."
Sports,"Top seed Roger Federer beat Albert Costa in their first-round match at the US Open, and two-time champion Andre Agassi beat Robby Ginepri as the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year got under way."
Sports, Second baseman Luis Castillo might sit out Florida #39;s four game series with the Mets because of a contusion on his right ankle from getting hit by a pitch Sunday.
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for a repeat of  quot;Morgan Magic, quot; but repeating 1988 isn #39;t that easy. The Red Sox, who were 10 games behind the New York Yankees on Aug. 15, have chopped that to 4 games."
World,"The world press has had a field day ever since Mark Thatcher, the 51-year-old son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, was arrested in South Africa for his alleged involvement in an attempted mercenary coup."
World,"Australia pressured New Zealand into tightening its citizenship laws because of fears it could be used as a back door to gain entry into Australia, a NZ government MP said today."
Business, US tech stocks tumbled while blue chips slipped in extremely thin volume yesterday as security concerns surrounding the Republican National Convention here and worries about earnings kept investors on the sidelines.
Business,"BP Plc, Europe #39;s largest oil company, and its partners in an Indonesian liquefied natural gas venture agreed to sell about \$2 billion of the fuel over 20 years to a unit of South Korea #39;s largest oil refiner."
Sci/Tech,"THE COMPETITION from Boston is obviously becoming too much, and New York is starting to crack. It #39;s not simply the Red Sox on a late season streak that is baking the Apple, but the events of July when a bean "
Sci/Tech,"Aug. 30, 2004. Approximately 38 million Americans use search engines each day, making search second only to e-mail as the most popular online activity according to a new report."
Sports,Newcastle United fired Bobby Robson as manager Monday after the northeast English side suffered a turmoil-plagued start to its Premiership season.
Sports,Rusty Wallace is etched in history for having won the first NASCAR Nextel Cup race ever held at New Hampshire International Speedway.
World,"About 3000 Palestinians, some holding images of Ammar Hassan, gather in the West Bank to watch the final of the Arab Superstar contest."
Business," Asian shares were mostly lower on Tuesday, pulled down by technology stocks following worries about a sales forecast from bellwether Intel Corp. and unexpectedly flat industrial output in Japan."
World," A senior French government official was evacuated from a Haitian hospital after unknown gunmen opened fire, in an apparent attack on the official."
Sci/Tech, The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that requires cable companies to open their high speed Internet networks to rival online providers.
Sports," Miikka Kiprusoff stopped all 12 shots, and Saku Koivu and Niko Kapanen were among four goal scorers in Finland's 4 0 win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup of Hockey opener Monday."
Sci/Tech," Manugistics Group Inc. disclosed yesterday that it fired its president, as the maker of business software tries to reverse slipping sales, rising costs and a falling stock price."
World, England cannot win a one day international batting first while India coach John Wright reckons his team are having trouble chasing totals.
Sports," There would be no fifth set this time for Todd Martin. Martin announced his retirement Monday after he failed to close out the fourth set in a 4 6, 6 4, 6 4, 7 5 loss to No. 31 Fabrice Santoro in the first round of the U.S. Open."
World," A former US presidential adviser has warned Australia is at increased risk of a Spanish style terrorist attack ahead of the October 9 election, citing the opposition's plan to withdraw troops from Iraq."
Sci/Tech, A humpback whale trapped for more than a week behind a hydroelectric dam refused the latest attempt Monday to lure him back to the ocean.
World," Howard Baker, the former Senate majority leader now serving as U.S. ambassador to Japan, underwent open heart surgery Monday."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell canceled his trip to Greece at the last minute partly because of concern his presence  #151; expected to be met with anti war protests  #151; might have disrupted the closing ceremony at the Olympics, State Department officials said Saturday."
World,Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic could be forced to accept a defence lawyer on Tuesday as his trial reopens.
World,A US soldier goes on trial accused of trying to supply Islamic militants with military information.
World,Royal Mail is expected to announce it has failed to meet its 15 targets in the first three months of this financial year.
World,"Republicans approved a platform against legalized abortion and gay marriage, reflecting the clout of social conservatives."
Sports,"Warming up in black, knee-high tennis boots, Serena Williams rolled to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Sandra Kleinova on opening night at the United States Open."
World,"Millions of homeowners are underinsured, fed largely by a shift in the way property insurance has been sold in recent years."
Sports,Mike Piazza's return was overshadowed by the news that Kris Benson would miss at least his next start with a strained right shoulder.
World,"Iraq's first talk radio station, Radio Dijla, has been putting Iraqis' opinions on everything from politics to romance directly on the air."
Business,"Officials at Mexico's state-owned oil monopoly said Monday that the company has detected massive new oil deposits in the Gulf of Mexico that could potentially double the country's reserves, but industry analysts cautioned that the  findings are still unproven."
Sports,"When the United States plays Canada on Tuesday in the teams' first game of the World Cup of Hockey, the Americans' primary colors should be red, white, blue and gray."
Business,"  KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 30 -- Twinkie maker Interstate Bakeries Corp. on Monday delayed filing its annual report for the second time, a move that dragged shares lower by more than 42 percent on speculation about the company's ongoing viability."
Business,"Japanese industrial production fails to expand for a second month in a row, official figures show."
World, Residents and officials in the Carolinas on Monday were cleaning up from Tropical Storm Gaston   and keeping their eyes on Hurricane Frances...
World,"Sexual assaults at U.S. Air Force bases are more widespread than officials first believed, and addressing the problem will require major institutional changes, according to an Air Force report released Monday..."
World," Already a box office sensation, filmmaker Michael Moore got another loud reception Monday at the Republican convention. This time, it was boos..."
World," Sen. John McCain swept aside his long running differences with President Bush on Monday and urged voters to re elect him, offering a stout defense of Bush's decision to invade Iraq as the only way to keep that country from acquiring weapons of mass destruction..."
Sports,  Bill Parcells saw exactly what he wanted: Vinny Testaverde and Keyshawn Johnson hooking up again like old times. Testaverde completed 17 of 24 passes for 240 yards and his first touchdown 
Sports,"Greg Maddux was on top of his game and he even chipped in at the plate as he and the Cubs won the opener of a three-game series against the Expos, 5-2, on "
World,"Gunmen opened fire on a Haitian hospital with a top French official inside Monday, sparking a battle that left at least one gunman dead and two people wounded, officials said."
Business,"Harry J. Longwell, executive vice president at Exxon Mobil, will retire at the end of the year, the company said yesterday. Mr. Longwell, 63, is retiring after 41 years."
Sci/Tech,Aruba Wireless Networks and Ortronics have developed the world #39;s first Wi-Fi wall outlet. The new patent-pending Wi-Jack Wi-Fi wall outlet will be marketed and manufactured by Ortronics and will integrate 
Sports,"When Rusty Wallace competes in the final NASCAR race of his career at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 20, 2005, he will be 49 years old."
Sports,Maryland offensive lineman Andrew Crummey and cornerback Domonique Foxworth play on opposite sides of the field and sit on opposing sides of the political fence.
Sports,"Inside linebacker Ahmad Brooks will debut as a kickoff returner when 16th-ranked Virginia opens the season Saturday at Temple, but he might not start the game at his usual position."
Sports,The Washington Redskins announced 13 cuts Monday and must make one more roster move today to reach the NFL's limit.
Sports,Jason Giambi is expected to rejoin the Yankees Tuesday to continue his rehabilitation. The five-time all-star has not played since July 23.
Sports,"In addition to driving Freddy to practice, Emelia Adu also holds responsibilities more befitting of a campaign manager than the mother of a teen."
Sports,"As rookie Eli Manning struggles, Kurt Warner will be the starting quarterback for the Giants' Sept. 12 regular season opener at Philadelphia."
World,The shift could resolve a significant threat to Iraq's stability and provide a boost to the interim government.
World,American officials warned U.S. citizens Monday to avoid high-profile locations and government facilities in the Afghan capital after Sunday's car bombing outside the office of an American security firm here.
Business,"US Airways was locked in tough bargaining on wage and benefit cuts with its pilots union, whose backing is critical for the struggling airline to avoid another bankruptcy filing."
Business,"Tyson Foods, the worlds largest meat processor, said that its earnings would probably be less than expected."
Business,Employees at the institutional investing unit of brokerage Charles Schwab (SCH ) are anxiously awaiting an announcement from management that their division is to be sold to investment bank UBS (UBS ) for a reported \$265 million.
Business,"  With LNR Property #39;s acquisition by Cerberus Capital Management on Sunday marking the third billion dollar buyout deal in as many months, investor appetite for the sector has sent Morgan Stanley #39;s index of real estate investment trusts "
Sci/Tech,"  US technology spending is projected to rise 7 percent next year and continue at about the same rate through 2008, according to results of a survey released Monday that also showed improved optimism on outlays in the sector."
Sports,PORTSMOUTH held on for their first Premiership win of the season after an Aiyegbeni Yakubu hat-trick helped them outscore Fulham in a seven-goal thriller at Fratton Park.
Sports,"The Florida Marlins are trying to make their move in the NL wild-card race. Damion Easley, starting because of an injury to Luis Castillo, hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning "
Sports,EAGLE - Jury selection in the Kobe Bryant trial is taking place this week. It #39;s the first time Bryant saw the people who could end up hearing his case.
Sci/Tech,"The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that requires cable companies to open their high-speed Internet networks to rival online providers.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Manugistics Group Inc. disclosed Monday that it fired its president, as the maker of business software tries to reverse slipping sales, rising costs and a falling stock price. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"MedImmune Inc. said Monday it has ended advanced human testing of its drug Vitaxin to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis because it failed to show clinical benefits in preliminary results. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices will demonstrate dual-core chips Tuesday, but Intel will likely do the same in a week."
Sci/Tech,Protesters and federal agents are using new tools to communicate with cohorts during the Republican National Convention.
Business,"arrah #39;s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment, which announced plans to merge in July, are in talks with a group of financiers about selling the Atlantic City Hilton and three other casinos as a way to win approval from regulators for their merger "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will release its long-awaited update to its Windows operating system in 2006 without its advanced file search capability, the company said last week."
Sports,"  The Giants returned from the South after a 3 4 trip that should have been better, culminated by a game that they should have won."
World,"AU PRINCE : A senior French government official was evacuated from a Haitian hospital after unknown gunmen opened fire, in an apparent attack on the official."
Sci/Tech,"What is a Search Engine?\\All search engines start with a ""search box"", which is sometimes the main focus of the site, e.g. google.com, dmoz.org, altavista.com; sometimes the ""search box"" is just one feature of a portal site, e.g. yahoo.com, msn.com, netscape.com. Just type in your search phrase and click the ..."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices plans to demonstrate its version of a new approach to processor design, with a chip that is expected to offer faster computing and relatively less power consumption."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is now aiming at a market that Apple Computer pioneered more than a year ago with its iTunes online music store.
Sci/Tech,"The Republican National Convention has more than 40,000 miles of cabling to operate high speed computer systems, telephone lines and live television broadcasts."
Business,A union leader at Alitalia says for the first time that he may consider job losses to help secure the future of the troubled Italian carrier.
Business,"WINNIPEGThree federal cabinet ministers have assured the Canadian Wheat Board that they support its monopoly selling powers debated at recent world trade talks, the board #39;s chairman said yesterday."
Business, Power tool maker Techtronic Industries Co. (0669.HK) Tuesday announced plans to buy the electric power tools business of Sweden #39;s Atlas Copco AB (ATCO A.
Business,"Speculation of a possible deal between Hudson #39;s Bay Co. and American retailer Target Corp. heated up again as the Canadian icon prepared to release its quarterly results today, but the Bay #39;s largest shareholder downplayed the rumours."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker, said Monday it built a test chip with a new process that creates faster circuits by packing 10 million transistors into an area the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen."
Sci/Tech,"Psychotic mice that flee their littermates may offer insights into diseases such as schizophrenia, US researchers reported on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Q: It seems that most of the problems, viruses, etc. that PC users have are associated with Outlook Express or Windows XP. I don #39;t use either of them."
Sports,"ONE of the most experienced and popular managers in world football, former Ipswich Town boss Sir Bobby Robson, spoke of his disappointment last night after being sacked by Newcastle United."
Sports,"Anaheim at Boston (7:05 pm EDT). Curt Schilling (16-6) starts for the Red Sox, 41/2 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East."
Sports,Spin it any way you want. Convince yourself the Yankees are in the midst of a colossal collapse and on the verge of being shut out of the postseason.
Sports,"Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win, and Baker got his 1,000th victory as a manager in Chicagos 5-2 win over the Montreal Expos on Monday night."
World,Bangladeshs main opposition party has called for a fourth strike day in a week today to protest against a deadly grenade attack.
World,"New Zealand is to amend its laws so that babies born there to non-resident parents do not automatically receive citizenship. Internal Affairs Minister George Hawkins says of the 57,000 babies born each year "
Sports, Greg Maddux tossed seven innings of  shutout ball and helped his own cause with a pair of singles as  the Chicago Cubs downed the Expos 5 2 in National League action  in Montreal Monday.
Sports, Craig Monroe homered twice to plate  five runs and carry the Detroit Tigers to a 9 1 road win over  the Kansas City Royals in the only scheduled American League  game Monday.
Sports, Andre Agassi returned to his favorite  hunting ground Monday to serve up a traditional late night  feast on the opening day of the U.S. Open.
Sports, Washington Redskins head  coach Joe Gibbs announced Monday that Mark Brunell will be  under center when the team begins its 2004 campaign against  Tampa Bay on September 12.
Business,  A group led by privately held Colony Capital is close to reaching an agreement to buy the Atlantic City Hilton and three other casinos in the Chicago area and Mississippi for about  $1.
Business,"The parishioners at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Bothell got a shock this weekend: Instead of delivering a typical sermon, the Rev."
Sci/Tech,"BIG BLUE has asked the Swiss High Court to block attempts by the Roma people to sue them for crimes against humanity. The Roma, descendants of those who were processed in Nazi death camps allegedly using IBM #39;s "
Sports,"Serena Williams delivered a carefully scripted message during her first-round match at the US Open: Her presence hasn #39;t diminished, even if her ability has."
Sports,"Greg Maddux pitched the Chicago Cubs into the lead in the NL wild-card race and gave Dusty Baker a win to remember. Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win, Baker got his 1,000th victory "
Business, Oil prices fell for the fifth day in a row last week after word of a peace deal in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf raised hopes of more reliable oil shipments from the energy rich country and encouraged a run of profit taking by big money 
Business,"  A special committee of Hollinger International, which was instrumental in ousting Conrad Black as head of the Chicago based newspaper company, filed its final report in an Illinois court yesterday."
Business,"  Tyson Foods shares dropped more than 8 percent Monday after the poultry producer cut its profit outlook for fiscal 2004, citing poor grain hedging and weaker demand for chicken and beef, as well as higher material costs."
Business,"Charles Schwab announced early Tuesday it has reached a deal, as expected, to sell its Soundview Capital Markets unit to Swiss bank UBS for \$265 million in cash."
Business,"  Following a wave of declining quarterly sales, Manugistics Group has fired its top sales and marketing executive a little more than a year after he was hired, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday."
Business,"Discussions about a possible acquisition by Minneapolis-based Target Corp. of Canada #39;s Hudson #39;s Bay Co. (HBC) continue, though  quot;complicated quot; real estate issues are bogging them down, according to a report published at www."
Sci/Tech,"Intel (Quote, Chart) has built a new chip with 500 million transistors using the latest advancements in nanotechnology, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Aiming to deflate archrival Intel, Advanced Micro Devices this week will show off its dual-core chips, which will start to trickle out toward the middle of next year."
Sci/Tech,"Consumer electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc. on Monday said each of more than 570 Superstores in the United States will feature a Verizon Wireless store, following an exclusive agreement with the communications provider."
Sports," We owe them an apology, oh yes we do. The Greeks pulled off the Olympic Games after we said they did not have a prayer, and now there #39;s but one way to make it right: The Summer Games belong here "
World,Two British-born tourists were killed yesterday when their light plane crashed in an exclusive wilderness park in a remote part of Western Australia.
Sci/Tech," Astronomers have discovered four new planets in a week's time, an exciting end of summer flurry that signals a sharper era in the hunt for new worlds."
Business," Asian shares were mostly lower on  Tuesday, pulled down by technology stocks following worries  about a sales forecast from bellwether Intel Corp. and  unexpectedly flat industrial output in Japan."
Business, Oil prices held steady on Tuesday  after falling 2 percent a day earlier and were set for further  falls in anticipation of higher U.S. crude stocks despite  concerns over disruptions to Iraqi oil flow.
World,"Astronomers have discovered four new planets in a week's time, an exciting end-of-summer flurry that signals a sharper era in the hunt for new worlds.    While none of these new bodies would be mistaken as Earth's twin, some appear to be noticeably smaller and more solid - more like Earth and Mars - than the gargantuan, gaseous giants identified before..."
World," France is seen by many Americans as a reluctant ally, at best, in President Bush's war on terror. But a new hostage crisis has made clear that the Gallic nation, with western Europe's largest Muslim population, is not immune to threats from radical Islam."
World," A former US presidential adviser has warned Australia is at increased risk of a Spanish style attack ahead of the October 9 election, citing the opposition's plan to withdraw troops from Iraq."
World," Hours after George Bush is to accept the Republican Party's nomination for re election in New York on Thursday night, Democrat John Kerry plans to respond at Ground Zero of the presidential campaign  #151; Ohio."
World," Republicans hope to show voters a softer side on the second day of their convention on Tuesday, with first lady Laura Bush and movie star turned California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger taking center stage."
World," Two high ranking Defense Department officials have been briefed by FBI agents investigating a Pentagon analyst suspected of passing U.S. secrets about Iran to the Israeli government, officials said Monday."
Business,Microsoft Corp. long ago proved itself a dominant force in the software industry. But does a company known for PC operating systems and productivity software have the chops to make it in the music biz?
Business,There #39;s an old saying in the business world when a sale seems all but assured: It was as easy as selling Hostess Twinkies. That may no longer be true.
Business,"Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp. #39;s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading "
Business,"The FTSE 100 has dipped on its return from a three-day break after a slide on Wall Street, but power companies have risen after a multi-billion-pound asset sale by National Grid Transco."
Business,"According to Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group,  #39;Consumer spending rebounded on the strength of rebate-induced auto sales."
Business,"SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Tyson Foods Inc. reduced its forecast of annual profit yesterday because of higher costs for feed grain and a drop in beef and chicken prices."
Business,"The president of the Manila-based Asian Development Bank on Tuesday announced his resignation from the multilateral bank, effective next year."
Business,Teck Cominco Ltd. yesterday said it would take a \$52-million after-tax writedown in the third quarter related to its stake in Sons of Gwalia Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"New York, August 31: US technology executives are increasingly optimistic about the business climate, although plans for increased technology spending remain modest, according to a study released on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The federal government is challenging an appeals court ruling that, officials fear, would stifle the expansion of cable broadband services by burdening the providers with new regulations."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices plans to demonstrate its version of a new approach to processor design on Tuesday, with a chip that is expected to offer faster computing and relatively less power consumption."
Sci/Tech,"Choosing a DVD player used to be simple: progressive scan or no progressive scan? These days, even the DVD players on sale for \$29 at Wal-Mart feature progressive scanning."
Sci/Tech,Skype Technologies SA has launched the beta version of Skype for Mac OS X. The software can be downloaded for free and is available immediately.
Sci/Tech,"Five years from now, when you are on a television quiz show, the category is  quot;Public Companies, quot; and the question is  quot;What was the biggest IPO of 2004, quot; you #39;ll be able to answer with supreme confidence: not Google, but Genworth Financial."
Sci/Tech,"ugar-sweetened soft drinks pack plenty of calories, but drinking them does little to make a person feel full. That may explain why a study has found that women who drink a lot of sugary beverages stand a higher chance of gaining weight."
Sci/Tech,"he evidence is increasing that revenge in fact brings pleasure. In the latest study, players who were unfairly treated in a game involving money, trust and cooperation got a measurable kick out of punishing their partners."
Sports,"  Greek sprinter Costas Kederis did not know he was expected for a doping test, his lawyer said after the disgraced athlete testified to a public prosecutor probing the scandal that rocked Greece on the eve of the Olympics."
Sports,"Prospective jurors in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case were asked their feelings on racial prejudice, interracial relationships, marital infidelity and justice for the rich and famous "
Sports,"Just a week after releasing their all-time sack leader, Tony Brackens, the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday cut three-time Pro Bowler Hugh Douglas, leaving them without their starting defensive ends from last season."
Sports," England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to quit the national team and bring his international career to an end, press reports said here on Tuesday."
Sports,  The Montreal Expos felt they got robbed because of a missed call from home plate umpire Ted Barrett. Greg Maddux pitched seven shutout innings and helped himself with two hits and a run batted 
World,Two French journalists kidnapped in Iraq have pleaded for Paris to meet their captors #39; demands and reverse a ban on Muslim headscarves for girls in public schools.
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon unveiled on Tuesday an accelerated timetable for his planned pullout of the Gaza Strip and said it should win parliamentary approval in early November.
World,"The wife and children of Mark Thatcher, who is charged over an alleged coup plot, have landed in the UK on a flight from South Africa."
World,"China has deported an Australian activist and his American colleague after they campaigned for an improvement in human rights in Tibet by unfurling a banner in Beijing, it was reported today."
World,"THE public still did not appreciate how frighteningly dangerous crocodiles were, even after the fatal mauling of a German tourist two years ago, a coroner said today."
World,The request is from Equatorial Africa over alleged ties to a plot to oust the president. CAPE TOWN -- South Africa is considering a request by Equatorial Guinea to question Mark Thatcher about his alleged 
Sci/Tech,"Intel has pledged to reduce drastically leakage effects in its 65nm process, having punched out its first device containing over 500m transistors using the technology."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has decided to remove a key feature of its next major Windows operating system, codenamed Longhorn, in order to keep its 2006 shipping deadline intact."
Sci/Tech,CHIP FIRM AMD said it is demonstrating a fourway Opteron server using dual processor cores. 90 nanometre technology and silicon on insulator (SOI) technology.
Sports,"BEIJING : As the Olympic flame leaves Athens, the eyes of the sporting world are turning towards Beijing. When China hosts the games for the first time in 2008, it will cap an extraordinary 30-year journey "
Sports,Moritz Volz will escape punishment for accidently kicking a pensioner in the head during Fulham #39;s 4-3 defeat at Portsmouth last night.
Sports,Jennifer Capriati can #39;t ever remember cramping in the middle of a tennis match. She can recall being so nervous during a warmup that she 
Sports,"It appears the Eagles are continuing on a quest to reunite some of the old gang for one gigantic Super Bowl run. Hugh Douglas, one of the team #39;s most popular players during his five seasons "
Sports,There #39;s a never-say die attitude floating around the Braves #39; clubhouse and it was displayed yet again Monday afternoon at Turner Field.
World,"Militants holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq extended their deadline by another 24 hours, Al Jazeera reported. The kidnappers threaten to kill the journalists unless France agrees to remove a ban on headscarves in schools."
World,The United Nations has called Darfur the home of the worst humanitarian disaster in the world and the publicized statistics regarding events within the past 18 months in this western region of the Sudan are horrific.
World,"August 31, 2004 -- BAGHDAD - Rebel Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has told his militia to end attacks on US and Iraqi government forces, aides said yesterday."
World,The UN nuclear watchdog said in a confidential report circulated on Monday that Libya appears to have been telling the truth in its declarations on the covert atomic weapons programme which it agreed in December to abandon.
World,"Dhaka, Aug 30. (PTI):Fear of violence gripped Bangladesh as the country #39;s two major parties faced-off on the streets today to protest the deadly grenade attack on the main opposition rally which killed 20 people and injured more than 300."
Business,The High Court in Japan has approved the unification negotiations of UFJ Holdings and Mitsubishi group thereby paving the way for the world #39;s largest bank.
Sports,"Athletes who won China its highest-ever Olympics gold medal tally were greeted like heroes when they returned Tuesday, with flag-waving fans cheering wildly at the airport."
World,The Israeli army said it foiled early Tuesday morning a suicide bombing attack by a Palestinian at Erez Crossing on the northern tip of Gaza.
World," France redoubled its diplomatic efforts on Tuesday to save two French reporters held hostage in Iraq ahead of a new deadline to scrap a school headscarf ban, as the Islamic militant group Hamas called for the men's release."
Sci/Tech," Here's a hands on look at the moderately priced, multiformat DV CP802."
Sports," Greg Maddux pitched the Chicago Cubs into the lead in the NL wild card race and gave Dusty Baker a win to remember. Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win, Baker got his 1,000th victory as a manager and Chicago beat the Montreal Expos 5 2 on Monday night."
Sci/Tech," Market research firm Venture Development Corp. says a survey of retail IT execs shows that just 2 of point of sale systems use Linux, far less than expected."
Business," GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS  AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets  unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading player on  the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Growing up near Camp Pendleton as the son of a Marine gunnery sergeant, Dave Roberts learned all about baseball in Southern California. He played for UCLA before he wound up across town as the center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, keenly aware that losing a Freeway Series to the Angels was tantamount to a Hollywood star turning an acting ..."
Sports,"It had been seven years since Stephen Neal played football, and now he had to play at the highest level, against men who had dedicated their lives to the sport. Safe to say, his challenges were different from those of his teammates. Much different. Even in the locker room."
Business," The dollar eased from the previous day's  three week high versus the euro on Tuesday as investors grew  cautious ahead of a series of key economic data due from the  United States this week. Recent U.S. data have been sending  mixed signals about economic recovery, contradicting upbeat  comments from Federal Reserve officials and fanning uncertainty  over the U.S. interest rate outlook."
Sports,"The Expos have made seven errors in their last two games. Brad Ausmus of the Astros hit his first home run since July 25, a span of 59 at-bats."
Sports,"Just minutes after the Red Sox acquired him last December from the Rockies, Mark Bellhorn declared that he planned to wage an all-out effort to win the job as the starting second baseman. Little did he know the Sox would sign Pokey Reese a week later and all but hand Reese the job. And few observers seemed to believe that ..."
Sports,"Just a week after releasing their all-time sack leader, Tony Brackens , the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday cut three-time Pro Bowler Hugh Douglas , leaving them without their starting defensive ends from last season."
Sports,"Bruce Arena pushed the right buttons in the United States national team's last match, against Jamaica in Kingston Aug. 18. Brian Ching and Cobi Jones entered the match with the US trailing in the second half, then combined for the tying goal, which could go far in advancing the team to the next round of qualifying for the 2006 World ..."
Sports,"At East Providence (R.I.) High, where he starred for four years at running back and linebacker, Jamie Silva said he played football at only one speed:  quot;all-out. quot;"
Sports,"In the Deutsche Bank field of 156 golfers, many are well-known, but a lot are far removed from the spotlight. Meet one of those unheralded golfers: PGA Tour rookie Roland Thatcher. He's 27 years old and ranks 187th on the money list with \$154,644, having made the cut in six of his 16 starts. His best finish came two weeks ..."
Sports,"Jennifer Capriati can't ever remember cramping in the middle of a tennis match. She can recall being so nervous during a warmup that she thought her feet would stick to the court, but never needing medical assistance to quell that sinking physical feeling."
Sports,"Teryn Ashley had a smile on her face despite her straight-set opening-round loss to 12th-seeded Ai Sugiyama . For the third time this year, the Brookline, Mass., native found herself in the main draw of a major tournament, this time making her debut at the US Open."
Sports,"How much is an Olympic gold medal worth? For China's newest sports stars, fresh from triumph in Athens and idolized by a sports-crazy public, the country's ongoing rush to capitalism means they can cash in like never before."
Sports,"Amateur baseball: Yawkey League playoffs -- South Boston vs. Somerville at Ronan Park, Dorchester, 7:30 p.m."
Sports,"Brazilian sports officials blamed inadequate security for a defrocked priest's bizarre attack on the Olympic marathon leader, and said yesterday they will appeal to world track authorities for a duplicate gold medal."
Business,"German drugs and chemicals giant Bayer reports second quarter profits at the top end of market expectations, as it continues to revamp its business."
Business,"Bank of America's four units still headquartered in Boston actually are scattered throughout the country, executives said, one more sign that the jobs and influence the city expected from the bank's \$48 billion merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp. have not yet materialized."
Business,"Only weeks before the sale of Fan Pier closes, the ownership of the new development team is changing."
Business,"Shoppers spent more freely in July, raising hopes that June's economic lull would not last."
Business,"Oil futures dropped by nearly \$1 per barrel yesterday despite more sabotage of Iraqi oil infrastructure, reinforcing the view among traders that prices had risen too fast earlier this summer."
Business,"Haemonetics Corp. acquired Harvest Technologies Corp.'s Bloodless Surgery Station line, in an effort to expand its surgical blood salvage products and to enter the surgical patient management market. Haemonetics said it paid an undisclosed amount of cash to buy Plymouth-based Harvest Technologies' Bloodless Surgery Station, which is an integrated product for blood conservation and surgical blood salvage. The Braintree maker ..."
Business,"Interstate Bakeries Corp. , maker of Wonder bread and Hostess Twinkies, said yesterday its auditors' report may raise questions about its ability to continue as a going concern, sending its shares tumbling more than 42 percent. The company said in a statement that its annual report would again be delayed because of uncertainty over whether it will ..."
Business,The World Trade Organization's top court handed Canadian wheat farmers another victory yesterday in their fight against US charges they are unfair traders.
Business,Mylan Pharmaceuticals vowed yesterday to refile what it says will be a stronger federal complaint against the Food and Drug Administration over a ruling that has forced the company to compete with so-called  quot;authorized generics. quot;
Business,"US mutual fund assets fell 2 percent to \$7.4 trillion last month, as declining equity markets reduced the value of stock funds, according to a survey conducted by the Investment Company Institute."
Business,"The US Congress should stay out of the debate over expensing stock options and let the Financial Accounting Standards Board handle it, US Securities and Exchange Commission chairman William Donaldson said."
Sports,BBC Sport's Dan Warren joins the fans as they welcome home Team GB from the Olympics.
World,NEW DELHI: The first round of the two days talks on Muzaffarabad-Srinagar bus service between Pakistan and India was concluded today (Tuesday) in New Delhi.
World,"What a sad story. When innocent children become targets - Palestinian and Israeli children who don #39;t have bombs strapped to them, who are sitting inside homes or on buses - and we accept this without protest "
Sci/Tech,"Government spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, is to investigate a 6.2bn programme to install a computer system at the NHS."
Sci/Tech,"The future kitchen gadgets that could make life easier in the kitchen, say MIT researchers."
Sci/Tech,"Here's a hands-on look at the moderately priced, multiformat DV-CP802."
World,"Few of Nigeria #39;s many corruption scandals draw more notice these days than that of the MT African Pride, an oil-smuggling ship that inexplicably disappeared four months ago while in the custody of the country #39;s navy."
Business," UK power and gas system operator National Grid Transco PLC (NGT.LN) Tuesday said it will return GBP2 billion, or 65 pence a share, to its shareholders after selling four "
Business,"US home prices at record levels don #39;t signal a national price  #39; #39;bubble #39; #39; because low mortgage rates and prospects for improved job growth will help sustain demand, housing-industry economists said."
Business,"Asian Development Bank President Tadao Chino today expressed his intention to resign and Japan said it will recommend Haruhiko Kuroda, an adviser to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, to succeed him."
Sci/Tech,"August 31, 2004 -- US technology executives are increasingly optimistic about the business climate, although plans for increased technology spending remain modest, according to a study released yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"People fed up with the proliferation of credit cards, IDs and key cards that fill their wallets to bulging may soon have an alternative."
Sci/Tech,"Skype Technologies SA, of Luxembourg, Tuesday released a beta version of its free Internet telephony software for Apple Computer Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has demonstrated the company #39;s first dual-core microprocessors at its Austin, Texas, office, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Businesses should delay switching to Linux until IT managers can give a better business case for adoption, says research. And although Linux is still seeing double figure growth, following support by IBM, HP "
Sci/Tech,NOVELL HAS been playing management musical chairs as it distances itself as a purveyor of NetWare and transforms itself into a flogger of Linux and high end systems.
Sci/Tech,"The DCML Organization has announced a decision to move its technical and marketing activities to OASIS, organized as a new OASIS Member Section."
Sports," quot;I have decided to announce my decision to retire from international rugby with England with immediate effect, quot; he told a news conference at Twickenham on Tuesday."
Sports,"Portsmouth won a seven-goal thriller at Fratton Park against Fulham, Aiyegbeni Yakubu netting a hat-trick. The home side were 4-3 winners in the end, although Fulham had earlier pulled back two goals after going 3-0 down very early on the match."
Sports,"flied out for Biddle in the 5th. b flied out for Ayala in the 8th. c singled for Mercker in the 9th. E  TBatista (13), JRivera (3)."
World," Israel could begin withdrawing from occupied Gaza early next year under an accelerated timetable that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans to present to lawmakers of his Likud party on Tuesday, political sources said."
World,"South Korea will provide \$21 million in long-term low rate loans to Vietnam to help the Southeast Asian nation build an advanced environmental infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy."
Sci/Tech,"Administrators are hoping that the victor in this year's presidential election will win by a wide margin. A close race, they fear, will result in more charges of voter fraud and demands for recounts. Kim Zetter reports from Washington."
Sci/Tech,"An executive order issued Friday night creates an agency to safeguard privacy and civil rights laws, but critics see problems with the apointees and the apparent lack of power. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"In the quest for a cheaper route to space, astronauts competing for the X Prize are willing to take risks. But some wonder if blasting off in an untested rocket ship suspended from a giant balloon is taking things too far. By Dan Brekke."
Sci/Tech,"If calling, text messaging, web browsing and video filming aren't enough for you, your cell phone may soon be able to perform another function as well: paying for lunch. But is it secure? By Laila Weir."
Sci/Tech,The creator of Bikes Against Bush planned to use his Wi-Fi-Bluetooth-SMS-bike combo to spray anti-Bush messages on city streets. But police intervene before he could start. Cyrus Farivar reports from New York.
Sci/Tech,Officials in Florida are once again up in arms over recount procedures. The latest imbroglio follows a controversial ruling on touch-screen voting machines that was delivered days before a statewide primary. By Jacob Ogles.
Sci/Tech,"The three titans of Japanese animation are all about to unleash monster new films. Watch your back, Shrek. By Charles C. Mann from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"Using low-power chips, parallel processing and innovative architecture, Orion Multisystems introduces personal supercomputers that can plug into a wall socket."
Sci/Tech,Wildlife managers are looking to contraception as a way to control nuisance animals.
Sci/Tech,The most unlikely element in one Iraqi nuclear physicist's quest may be his decision to undertake it in the first place.
Sci/Tech,Psychologists were studying false memories when they stumbled on a surprisingly easy target for manipulation: foods.
Sci/Tech,Dr. C. Erec Stebbins talks about using a nearly 100-year-old investigative tool to identify the bacterial proteins that cause disease.
Sci/Tech,"Somewhere between 6 and 9 months of age, she stopped gaining weight and I started worrying."
World," When Tony Cooper and Lisa Kingscott left their four seater light plane parked in a field to have lunch with friends nearby, they paid little attention to the cows quietly grazing nearby."
World,Israeli PM Ariel Sharon pushes ahead with an accelerated plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip despite opposition.
World,Wayne Rooney arrives at Man Utd's training ground for a medical ahead of a 25m move from Everton.
World,SA President Thabo Mbeki is to resume talks with a former rebel leader who pulled out of the DR Congo government.
World,The trial begins in Sudan of 15 Eritrean asylum seekers charged with hijacking a Libyan plane.
World,\Taipei cancels a military exercise in the Taiwan Strait after China apparently does the same.
World,Israel's High Court defeats a new bid to ban a documentary about Israel's invasion of Jenin refugee camp.
World,"  Russia's transport minister, citing a  quot;black box quot; recording from one of two planes that crashed minutes apart last week, said yesterday there was no evidence of a hijacking attempt or any other disturbance before explosions aboard the jetliners."
World,"  French critics and defenders of a ban on Muslim headscarves in schools united in support of the law yesterday, pledging to stand firm against militants holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq who want the law revoked."
World,THE CEREMONY: Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a five-year term as Afghan president after winning the country #39;s first vote for head of state.
World," Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, starting the long delayed second half of his trial on charges of genocide and other war crimes in the Balkans.    Milosevic began by complaining to the judges that he was allotted only four hours to make his opening statement, while prosecutors were given three days to outline their case when the trial began in February 2002..."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon presented a detailed timetable for a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip to his Likud Party on Tuesday, and warned party rebels that the plan ""will be implemented, period.""   Sharon said that on Sept. 14, he would seek Cabinet approval for initial compensation payments to Jewish settlers willing to leave voluntarily..."
Business,"National Grid Transco, the Britain-based deliverer of energy, announced it has agreed to sell four of its gas distribution networks to consortia in cash deals worth 5.8 billion pounds (8."
Business,"The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Tadao Chino, Tuesday announced that he would resign on 31 January 2005, more than six years after he took the position."
Sci/Tech,.Orion Multisystems said it would have two models of its Orion Cluster Workstation available at the end of the year that use up to 96 chips in a desktop-sized machine.
World,The top education ministry official in the oil-rich northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk has been assassinated by unknown assailants.  quot;Ibrahim Ismail was killed on the main road as he was heading to the technological 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is shaking up its plans for the next version of Windows to get the software off the drawing board and into PCs by the end of 2006.
Sports,"1995: In October, takes over Wasps captaincy when Rob Andrew leaves for Newcastle. Makes Test debut in November, coming on as a replacement for Tim Rodber against South Africa at Twickenham."
Sci/Tech," Japanese hi tech giants Hitachi, Matsushita and Toshiba said they have agreed to jointly produce large liquid crystal display (LCD) panels for flat screen televisions with one billion dollars in fresh investment."
Sci/Tech," Trekkers can finally get the ultimate Star Trek enterprise, a complete DVD set of the 1960s series' first season."
World,"Man Utd reach an ""outline agreement"" to sign Wayne Rooney, as Everton press for the ""best available deal""."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Photos and printing dominate marketing strategy
Business,"The five people trading shares Monday mostly sold. For example, a mere 62 million shares of the Nasdaq-100 tracking stock were traded."
Sci/Tech,"Just unveiled at Apple Expo Paris, the machine is indeed an all-in-one device that integrates the system into the display unit as per the original iMac but to an extent discarded with the second-generation,  #39;angle-poise #39; design."
Sci/Tech,"AMD will make the first public demonstration of a system build out of its dual-core processors today, the result of a strategy first made public almost a year ago."
Sci/Tech,"About a third of businesses plan to migrate at least some Windows machines to Linux, according to a recent survey, but adoption will continue to slow and cautious, as companies evaluate a maze of economic factors."
Sci/Tech,"EMC (Quote, Chart) is expanding its network-attached storage (NAS) offerings with two new midrange options and a high-end product."
Sports,"As the Summer Olympics in Athens approached, fear and concern overwhelmed any sense of anticipation and excitement. Would terrorists use the occasion to attack civilians in such a large gathering ?"
Sports,PORTSMOUTH striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu fired a stunning hat-trick in a seven-goal thriller at Fratton Park last night. Pompey claimed their first Premiership win of the season - but they didn #39;t half make it difficult for themselves.
Sports,"Bolton chairman Phil Gartside insists manager Sam Allardyce - linked with the vacant Newcastle post - is going nowhere. According to reports, the St James #39; Park outfit have identified Allardyce as a successor "
Sports,"Those who watched NBC #39;s coverage of the Athens Games -- and that #39;s 200 million viewers, representing 85 percent of US households -- have their personal  quot;Olympic Moments."
World,"Given the low expectations for success, the International Olympic Committee might well feel vindicated for returning the Olympic Games this year to their birth country."
Business,"NEW YORK, August 31 (New Ratings) - National Grid Transco Plc (NNG.ETR) has reportedly agreed to sell half its gas distribution networks for about 5."
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s senior vice-president of worldwide marketing, Phil Schiller, took a cue from his boss, CEO Steve Jobs, as he unveiled one more thing at the end of his keynote to kick off this week #39;s Apple Expo in Paris: a G5 iMac that includes the entire system "
Sci/Tech,"THREE JAPANESE GIANTS will team up to create a company to manufacture and sell LCD panels into the flat panel TV market. Hitachi, Toshiba and Matsushita hope to get the JV rolling by January 2005."
World,World oil prices fell again on Tuesday as Iraq restored oil exports and hedge funds continued the rush to take profits from record highs.
Sports," Anaheim at Boston (7:05 p.m. EDT). Curt Schilling (16 6) starts for the Red Sox, 4 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East."
World," The French government intensified efforts to secure the release of two journalists held hostage by Islamic militants in Iraq, a day after they were shown on Arabic television pleading for their lives."
Business, The dollar turned tail from the previous  day's three week high versus the euro on Tuesday as investors  grew cautious ahead of key economic data from the United States  later in the week.
Business,Profits at Premiership champions Arsenal soar and the club says construction of its new stadium is running ahead of schedule.
Sci/Tech,"Intel has built a fully functional 70Mb static random access memory (SRam) chip with more than half a billion transistors, using 65nanometer (nm) process technology."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer unveiled, after a two-month delay, its new iMac desktop computer on Tuesday which integrates disk drives and processors into a flat display less than two inches thick."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO Advanced Micro Devices has brought forward a demonstration of its version of a new approach to processor design, with a chip that is expected to offer faster computing and relatively less power consumption."
Sci/Tech,"Three of Japan #39;s largest electronics companies, Hitachi Ltd., Toshiba Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., have reached a basic agreement to create a joint venture to manufacture and sell LCD "
Sci/Tech,"Samsung and Koninklijke Philips Tuesday said they are teaming up to incorporate Near-Field Communication technology in future cell-phone models from Samsung, giving users the ability to use their phones to make payments."
Sci/Tech,"Norwegian browser developer Opera Software ASA has developed a product to run on Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows Mobile operating system, with plans to ship demonstration versions "
Sci/Tech,"Skype launched a version of its Internet telephony service for users of Apple computers on Tuesday, as it battles a growing number of competitors offering voice-over-IP (VoIP) products."
Sci/Tech,"At a Miami event, timed to coincide with the MTV Video Music awards (which HP is sponsoring), HP CEO Carly Fiorina discussed how the new products support consumers in a world that is increasingly "
Sci/Tech,LONDON: Scientists at the University of Durham in UK have created the world #39;s first plastic magnet to work at room temperature.
Sci/Tech,Windows XP Service Pack 2 was designed by Microsoft to provide proactive protection for Windows XP. Service Pack 2 has three main focus areas: Stronger security settings.
Sci/Tech,Spray Network AB - a subsidiary of Lycos Europe - has become the latest outfit to buy one of Tiscali #39;s unwanted ISPs. Spray has agreed to cough up 13m (8.
Sci/Tech,"arely two months before the presidential vote, Missouri #39;s secretary of state has suddenly announced that he will allow military voters from his state - one of the most pivotal in the election - to e-mail ballots from combat zones to the Defense Department "
Sci/Tech,The Guinness Book of Records has officially recognised the world speed record set by Nasa #39;s X-43A hypersonic aircraft earlier this year.
Sports,Fulham full-back Moritz Volz will not face police action after he collided with a pensioner during the Premiership match with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
Sports,"Serena Williams, dressed to intimidate in denim and boots, warms up for her first-round match at the US Open. Picture:Reuters. Serena Williams delivered a carefully scripted message during her "
Sports,Former Germany coach Rudi Voeller took charge of AS Roma on Tuesday following the resignation of Cesare Prandelli. Voeller flew into Rome and immediately assumed control of the Serie A team #39;s training session.
Sports,"Despite a post-Perdita hangover and a 16 per cent drop in prime-time TV ratings from the last Olympics, CBC is claiming victory at the Athens Games."
Sports,"Earlier in the day, soon after he was released by the Jaguars, Hugh Douglas was musing about his chances of returning to the Eagles."
Sports,time all star has not played since July 23. He had a benign tumor diagnosed last month. Giambi is hoping to again play before the regular season ends.
World,"Two buses exploded almost simultaneously in southern Israel on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding 44, rescue officials said."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his stance on Chechnya during talks with Germany #39;s Gerhard Schrder and France #39;s Jacques Chirac on Tuesday after both questioned him on the matter.
World,"Dubai, August 31 (NNN): At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a suspected twin suicide bombing attack on two buses in the southern Israeli city of Beersheva on Tuesday, according to reports reaching here."
World,"The rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has ordered his Mahdi Army militia to halt attacks on coalition and Iraqi Government forces, as aides said he was ready to join the US-backed political process."
World,"A large and powerful typhoon that has left eight people dead blew out into the Sea of Okhotsk Tuesday evening after hitting Hokkaido, the Meteorological Agency said."
World,"Prime Minister John Howard says he has not received any warning that terrorists might carry out a Madrid-style attack during the election campaign, but he is  quot;hoping and praying quot; it doesn #39;t happen."
World,"Political violence and general strikes following a recent grenade attack on an opposition rally may frighten foreign investors away from Bangladesh unless the situation is quickly resolved, a government official said Tuesday."
World,Prayers have been said for Princess Diana outside Kensington Palace on the seventh anniversary of her death in a Paris car crash. Father Frank Gelli led a short open-air service outside her former central 
World, A militant Iraqi group said it  had killed 12 Nepali hostages and showed pictures of one being  beheaded and others being gunned down in the worst violence  against captives since a wave of kidnappings erupted in April.
World," BEERSHEBA, Israel (Reuters) - Palestinian suicide bombers  killed at least 15 people in simultaneous attacks on two  Israeli buses on Tuesday, breaking a long lull in such violence  and potentially disrupting an Israeli plan to pull out of Gaza."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer unveiled, after a two month delay, its new iMac desktop computer on Tuesday which integrates disk drives and processors into a flat display less than two inches thick."
Business," U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in August, breaking four straight months of gains, as a slowdown in job creation and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment."
Sci/Tech, Privately held Copernic Technologies on Tuesday released free desktop search software ahead of expected offerings from Microsoft Corp.  and others in a move some see as a test of the product's market viability.
Business," Business activity in the U.S. Midwest expanded in August for a 16th straight month but at a slower pace than expected, as pricing pressures mounted, a report showed on Tuesday."
Business, Treasury debt prices climbed  and 10 year yields moved to a new five month low on Tuesday after an August survey of regional U.S. industry proved weaker than expected while consumer confidence was shaken.
World," HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) - A German court ordered on  Tuesday a week's delay in the trial of Mounir El Motassadeq, a  Moroccan accused of aiding the Sept. 11 attacks, allowing time  to brief a replacement for a defense lawyer hurt in an  accident."
Business, U.S. stocks were little changed on Tuesday as a sharp drop in consumer confidence in August stirred fresh doubt about the economy and expectations for Intel to pull in its quarterly revenue forecast weighed on technology stocks.
World, An anxious French government accelerated  its diplomatic bid to save two French reporters held hostage in  Iraq on Tuesday as a fresh kidnapper deadline neared for Paris  to scrap a ban on Muslim headscarves in schools.
World," PARIS  #8212; Muslim women in head scarves, journalists in jeans and senators draped in tricolored sashes rallied here Monday in support of two French hostages held in Iraq by kidnappers demanding that France repeal a new ban on the Islamic head scarf in public schools."
Sports,"Knee sprain to keep No. 1 scoring defense #39;s best pass rusher out against 11-1 Steelers, winners of 10 in a row. BY KEN BERGER."
Sci/Tech," Selling songs over the Internet in Western Europe will explode to a 3.5 billion euros a year market by 2009, a new survey found on Tuesday."
Business," Consumer confidence, which had been on the rise since April, declined unexpectedly sharply in August, a private research group said Tuesday."
World," British junior foreign office minister  Bill Rammell will go to North Korea next month in the  highest level visit to the isolated Communist state by a UK  official, London said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Longhorn's woes may open a door for Linux #151;a very tiny door #151;but Linux just isn't a good choice for desktops. Instead, desktop Linux proponents should wake up and switch to the Mac OS."
Sci/Tech," Veritas Software Corp. , the leading storage software provider, said on Tuesday it agreed to acquire email backup company KVault Software Ltd. for  #36;225 million in cash."
Business," Albertsons Inc. , the No. 2 U.S. grocer, on Tuesday reported a substantial drop in its quarterly profit as heavy promotions to revive its Southern California sales after a strike bit into its profit."
Business,"Lingering concerns about the job market, geopolitical turmoil and soaring energy prices did unexpected harm to consumer confidence in August, according to a report from an independent economic watchdog."
Business,Crude oil futures fell close to a one- month low on expectations a cease-fire in southern Iraq will reduce the sabotage of oil pipelines and supplies from Russia will increase.
Business,"Harrah #39;s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment Tuesday confirmed they have been in discussions with potential buyers for four properties, including an affiliate of Colony Capital."
Business,"LONDON National Grid Transco, the owner of Britain #39;s power and natural gas grids, said on Tuesday that it would sell half of its gas-distribution networks for 5."
Business,"Alcoa Inc. is part of a three-company consortium that will buy a major natural-gas pipeline in Australia for \$1.3 billion. The consortium, which includes Diversified Utility  amp; Energy Trusts (DUET) and Alinta "
Business,The government offered tax concessions to exporters and proposed the creation of free trade zones in a plan unveiled Tuesday aimed at doubling India #39;s share of global trade in five years.
Business,"Swiss banking giant UBS says it will acquire Charles Schwab #39;s (SCH ) brokerage unit, SoundView Capital Markets, as well as the Capital Markets Division of Schwab for \$265 million in cash."
Business,ROME : Alitalia directors and union delegates worked on thrashing out a rescue plan for the Italian flag carrier which has warned it could go bankrupt within a month.
Business,High doses of Zocor provide no benefits in preventing new problems in heart attack patients: study. MUNICH (Reuters) - Merck #39;s anti-cholesterol drug Zocor suffered a setback after a major study found high 
Business,Bank of America Corp. #39;s top executive will be in Boston this week to counter critics who claim the bank has broken job commitments it made during its acquisition of FleetBoston Financial.
Business,"Germany raised its forecast for this year #39;s budget deficit, saying declining tax income and increased spending on the unemployed will push the shortfall further beyond European Union limits for a third straight year."
Business,"US Treasury notes rose, heading for their biggest monthly gain since September, after reports today showed declines in consumer confidence and a slowdown in manufacturing."
Sci/Tech," Hoping to boost recently slackening sales of its flagship product, Apple Computer Inc. is using the dog days of summer to unveil the redesigned iMac, opening the curtain on its popular desktop computer at the Apple Expo in Paris."
Business," U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply  in August, breaking four straight months of gains, as a  slowdown in job creation and rising oil prices weighed on  sentiment."
Sci/Tech," Fred L. Whipple, a pioneer in astronomy who proposed the ""dirty snowball"" theory for the substance of comets, has died. He was 97."
Business, World oil prices fell sharply again on  Tuesday as Iraq restored oil exports and hedge funds continued  the rush to take profits from record highs.
Business," Business activity in the U.S. Midwest  expanded in August for a 16th straight month but at a slower  pace than expected, as pricing pressures mounted, a report  showed on Tuesday."
World," ABC, CBS and NBC plan to devote exactly the same amount of prime time   three hours spread over three nights   to this week's Republican National Convention as they gave to last month's Democratic National Convention."
Sci/Tech," Communist Laos defended a billion dollar hydro electric project on Tuesday against activists who insist Indochina's biggest dam will be a social and environmental disaster for the tiny, impoverished nation."
Sports,"It #39;s no surprise that the Knicks have a roster move to announce today. Penny Hardaway #39;s strained right hamstring is forcing him to go on the injured list for at least two weeks, maybe a month."
Business, The European Union and its allies got  the go ahead on Tuesday to slap potentially heavy sanctions on  U.S. goods in a row that could stir trade tensions ahead of the  U.S. elections.
Business, Treasury debt prices climbed  and  10 year yields moved to a new five month low on Tuesday after  an August survey of regional U.S. industry proved weaker than  expected while consumer confidence was shaken.
World," Florida voters went to the polls Tuesday to pick candidates hoping to fill retiring Democratic Sen. Bob Graham's seat, with polls showing a close race between Republican hopefuls Mel Martinez and Bill McCollum. Betty Castor was leading the field of three prominent Democrats."
Sci/Tech," Smoke rises from burning tires in the corners of Oumar Sakho's fields Monday as a swarm of mating, yellow desert locusts munches through his water melons not far from Senegal's capital."
Business, U.S. stocks were little changed on  Tuesday as a sharp drop in consumer confidence in August  stirred fresh doubt about the economy and expectations for  Intel to pull in its quarterly revenue forecast weighed on  technology stocks.
World, Florida's Supreme Court heard arguments in the right to die case of a severely brain damaged woman whose feeding tube was removed but later reinserted after state Governor Jeb Bush intervened.
Business,"  Albertsons Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABS.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. grocer, on Tuesday reported a substantial drop in its  quarterly profit as heavy promotions to revive its Southern  California sales after a strike bit into its profit."
World,An Arabic website posts images of what it says are the executions of 12 Nepalese citizens taken hostage in Iraq.
Business," Former Hollinger International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLR.N</A> Chief Executive Conrad Black and other controlling  shareholders used more than  $400 million of corporate funds for  personal perks including private jets and club memberships,  according to a report filed on Tuesday."
Business,The European Union and its allies got\the go ahead on Tuesday to slap potentially heavy sanctions on\U.S. goods in a row that could stir trade tensions ahead of the\U.S. elections.
Business,"Consumer confidence, which had been on the rise since April, declined unexpectedly sharply in August, a private research group said Tuesday."
World,"Crowds of well wishers greet the Chinese Olympic team, returning home with a record number of medals."
World,"Dozens of people are arrested in Iran for spying on its nuclear activities, and passing details to its ""enemies""."
World,"Media group Hollinger International says senior executives, including former chief Conrad Black, took \$400m of its money."
Business,The Chinese Government is to suspend all share flotations for a month in order to try to stop a stock market slide and revive interest in future floats.
Sports,"The Monday night stage still belongs to Jerry Rice, and the Seahawks receiver proved it last night. Rice caught the game #39;s opening touchdown, then made a fantastic catch in traffic in the fourth quarter that "
World,Speaker after speaker at the Republican convention summoned Sept. 11 in service of an overriding theme: the nation will be safer under President Bush.
Sports," quot;Today #39;s judgment seems indeed to be a turning point in the future of Formula One, quot; it read. GPWC also said the London High Court #39;s ruling would  #39;benefit the sport #39;s long-term stability."
World,A video purporting to show the killings of Nepalese kidnapped in Iraq was posted on a Web site linked to militants.
World," Already a box office sensation, filmmaker Michael Moore got another loud reception Monday at the Republican National Convention. This time, it was boos..."
Sports,Brazilian Lucas di Grassi scored his first two wins yesterday in Thruxton in the British F3 championship.
World, An area of about 20 blocks of downtown Richmond was roped off and was being condemned Tuesday after the remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston flooded the city and other parts of central Virginia with a foot or more of rain...
World," Stocks were narrowly mixed in light trading Tuesday as disappointing consumer confidence figures overshadowed another slide in oil prices.    The plunge in the Conference Board's consumer confidence index, which fell to 98.2 in August from 105.7 in July, raised concerns on Wall Street that oil prices, while now falling, have already damaged the economic recovery..."
Sports,"The University of California should be playing the University of Michigan in the Rose Bowl on New Year #39;s Day, reveling in Cal #39;s first return to Pasadena #39;s sacred turf since 1959."
World," Republicans belittled Democratic Sen. John Kerry as a shift in the wind campaigner unworthy of the White House on Monday, opening their national convention four miles from Ground Zero of America's worst terrorist attack..."
World," Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his long delayed defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, describing the battles of his Serbian people as self defense against internal rebellions and external attacks by Islamic warriors.    Milosevic, charged with genocide and crimes against humanity in the Balkans, portrayed the Serbs as victims rather than aggressors: victims of a plan supported by the United States and Europe to break up Yugoslavia, of an attempt to wipe out Croatia's Serb minority, and of a Saudi financed plot to create an Islamic state in Bosnia..."
World," Two buses exploded almost simultaneously in southern Israel on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding 44, rescue officials said, in the first major Palestinian attack inside Israel in nearly six months.    Israel's Channel Two television said the blasts were carried out by Palestinian suicide bombers, but the report could not immediately be confirmed..."
World," A state of emergency was declared as Tropical Storm Gaston poured nearly a foot of rain on central Virginia, flooding streets with several feet of rushing water that floated cars and trucks and smashed them into buildings..."
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World, A Web site linked to an Iraqi militant group showed a video of what was purported to be the killing of 12 Nepalese workers by militants who had kidnapped them.    The Nepalese Foreign Ministry said it could not confirm the report of the hostages' deaths...
World," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, first lady Laura Bush, Sen..."
World," Two buses exploded in southern Israel on Tuesday, killing several people and wounding many others, Israeli rescue officials said, in what appeared to be the first suicide bombing inside Israel in nearly six months.    Police reported a third blast, but no further details were immediately available..."
Business,"Consumer confidence, which had been on the rise since April, declined unexpectedly sharply in August, a private research group said today."
World, A Web site linked to an Iraqi militant group showed a video of what is purported to be the killing of 12 Nepalese workers by militants who had kidnapped them.    The Nepalese Foreign Ministry said it could not confirm the report of the hostages' deaths...
Business,The W.T.O. decided today to authorize sanctions against the United States in response to illegal antidumping rules.
Business,The fall in earnings was due to the continuing impact of the company's California labor dispute and increased payments to health and welfare plans to fund deficits.
Business," Swedish kidney care company Gambro AB  has signed an agreement to sell its U.S. clinics business to  dialysis firm DaVita Inc. for  $3.05 billion in cash, Gambro  said on Tuesday."
Business,A few problems on your credit report can boost your auto insurance premiums.
Sci/Tech," Privately held Copernic  Technologies on Tuesday released free desktop search software  ahead of expected offerings from Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> and  others in a move some see as a test of the product's market  viability."
World,Description: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon presents a detailed timetable for Israel #39;s withdrawal from most of the Gaza Strip.
World,"NAJAF: Since his Shi #39;ite militia put down their weapons and ended their uprising in Najaf last week, Abdul Sahib has slept in a different house every night, hiding from revenge-seeking residents."
Sports,MANCHESTER United have finally got their hands on Wayne Rooney after nearly a week a tense negotiations concluded with the club agreeing a transfer fee with his current club Everton.
Sports,"SERENA Williams showed she had learnt from the Andre Agassi school of fashion yesterday, donning denim in her first-round match. Teaming the pleated skirt with a midriff-baring studded black vest and matching "
Sports,"Bromwich, England (Sports Network) - West Bromwich signed Japanese international Junichi Inamoto to a 2 1/2-year contract on Tuesday."
Sports,"While it seemed likely during the preseason that Gutierrez would win the job, coach Lloyd Carr insisted two other quarterbacks - Clayton Richard and Chad Henne - had a shot."
World," France #39;s AXA SA (AXA) faces a six week delay in its attempt to move to full ownership of its Australian insurance subsidiary, with the Australian "
World,"Afghan police officers stand guard as a firefighter fights a fire after an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to boost recently slackening sales of its flagship product, Apple Computer Inc. is using the dog days of summer to unveil the redesigned iMac, opening the curtain on its popular desktop computer at the Apple Expo in Paris. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"As Ken Solomon read the letter last month from a company whose software he had bought, one sentence set off alarms: ""Your credit or debit card information may be at risk."""
Sci/Tech,"The Secret Service is investigating the publication of personal information about GOP convention delegates on  a Web site, prompting complaints from the American Civil Liberties Union that the government is infringing upon the free-speech rights of political dissidents."
Sci/Tech,"The Republican National Convention has more than 40,000 miles of cabling to operate high speed computer systems, telephone lines and live television broadcasts."
Sci/Tech,"Submachine gun, check. Semiautomatic pistol, check. Personal digital assistant, check. In addition to their usual weaponry, some officers responsible for securing federal buildings at the Republican convention are armed with devices like handheld computers."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., hoping to take a bite out of Apple Computer Inc.'s highly popular online music service, is gearing up to launch its own Web site for selling songs over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Japan's Hitachi Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. and Toshiba Corp. struck a deal to jointly make displays for flat-screen televisions, starting as early as July 2006, the companies said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The Guinness Book of Records recognises the world speed record set by Nasa's X-43A hypersonic aircraft in March.
Sci/Tech,Experts cast doubt on claims that a scientist has made embryos from dead people's tissue.
Business,"LAS VEGAS Harrah #39;s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment are in negotiations to sell four casinos, in a move that could help reduce merger antitrust concerns."
Business,US stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday as oil prices slipped with a lightly staffed Wall Street remaining cautious during the Republican party convention in New York amid heavy security and concerns of possible attacks.
Business,"New Delhi, Aug. 31 (PTI): The revamped Board of Trade could be headed by renowned industrialist Ratan Tata, or former CII Secretary General Tarun Das."
Business,"BURNABY, BC (CP) - Major unitholders of the Gateway Casinos Income Fund are selling half their controlling stake in one of Western Canada #39;s biggest casino operators."
Sci/Tech,"Intel #39;s 65-nanometer process technology will not be very different from its 90-nanometer process technology, which should help make for a smoother transition between the two manufacturing techniques in 2005, according to an Intel manufacturing executive."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Aug. 31, 2004    VERITAS Software Corporation (Nasdaq:VRTS) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KVault Software Limited (KVS), the "
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi, Toshiba and Matsushita have reached a basic agreement to jointly establish a company they are currently calling the JV, to manufacture and sell LCD panels for flat-panel TVs, with operations to commence in January."
Sci/Tech,Norwegian browser specialists Opera Software announce a version of their browser for Microsoft #39;s Windows Mobile platform is forthcoming.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices and Infineon Technologies, which already have chip plants in Dresden, plan to invest E170 million over the next five years in a center for nanotechnology research there."
Sports,"Rudi Voeller has arrived in Rome to sign a contract that will tie him to his former club, Roma. The German coach stated that he is ready for the new challenge and he will do his best in this new adventure."
Sci/Tech,"By JOSEPH B. VERRENGIA    (AP) -- Astronomers have discovered four new planets in a week's time, an exciting end-of-summer flurry that signals a sharper era in the hunt for new worlds..."
Sci/Tech,"This much is known: At some point in Mars's past, at least one region of the planet was drenched in water. Ancient Mars provided a habitat suitable for life as we know it. What kind of organism might have lived there? And is life lying dormant there still, just waiting for things to warm up a bit?"
Business,"US consumer confidence fell sharply in August, breaking four straight months of gains, as a slowdown in job growth creation and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment."
Business,"Not once or twice, but on dozens of occasions Hollinger was victimised by its controlling shareholders as they transferred to themselves and their affiliates more than US dollars 400 million (22 M) in the last seven years, according to the report "
Business,US food company Interstate Bakeries has said that it has had to delay filing its fiscal year report. The company had previously obtained an extension to last Friday for filing its Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K with 
Sci/Tech,Veritas Software announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire KVault Software in a move designed to expand its e-mail storage and archiving offerings.
Sports,"They were greeted at Beijing airport by a senior party leader, a brass band and a traditional drum and cymbal troop, as well as crowds of well-wishers."
Sports,"Former Germany coach Rudi Voeller has revealed he is close to taking over as Roma coach, following the resignation of Cesare Prandelli."
Sports,Former NASCAR Nextel (Winston) Cup Champion Rusty Wallace has confirmed that he will retire from the sport after the 2005 season during a much-awaited press conference in Daytona Beach on Monday.
Sci/Tech,"By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Do sprawling communities translate into expanding waistlines? Absolutely, according to a new study that adds to a growing body of evidence that suburban living makes people fat.    A Boston University researcher found that people who live in spread-out communities are heavier than their city-bound counterparts..."
Sci/Tech,"By RICK CALLAHAN    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Using a creature as hideous as any big-screen sci-fi monster, scientists have produced a one-minute horror movie starring a menacing, spidery virus swooping in on a hapless blob of bacteria.    While the shape-changing virus is clearly the villain, the bacterium is E..."
Sci/Tech,"Lunch crush is coming and the deli crew is busy making burgers, lime tarts and pizza dough. Things are really cooking - at least figuratively. In fact, none of the food being prepared at In The Raw will touch a flame or a griddle."
Sci/Tech,"In KVault Software, Veritas is getting the No. 1 maker of e-mail retrieval tools, an analyst says."
Business," China's largest personal computer  maker, Lenovo Group Ltd., could announce as early as Tuesday  that it is buying control of IBM's PC making business for up to  US $2 billion, a source familiar with the situation said."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Open-source rival to Exchange released...Verizon sets up home in Circuit City...3i's Gagen resigns...Unify updates Java tool.
Business,"BRAMBLES #39; decision to overhaul its troubled Chep pallet business has paid off in spades by doubling second-half profit. Brambles posted an after-tax result of \$168 million for the June half, up from \$82 million for the same period last year."
Business,The European Union and its allies got the go-ahead on Tuesday to slap potentially heavy sanctions on US goods in a row that could stir trade tensions ahead of the US elections.
Business,ENERGY group National Grid Transco is to give shareholders a 2bn windfall after announcing the sale of four of its gas distribution networks today.
Business,"Harrah #39;s Entertainment (HET) and Caesars Entertainment (CZR) said Tuesday that they have begun negotiations to sell four casinos, in a move expected to reduce "
Business,"Italy #39;s struggling state carrier Alitalia met with labor unions Tuesday, trying to persuade them to accept a sweeping restructuring plan after announcing a further worsening of the airline #39;s financial situation."
Business,Or it could be that double-digit declines in mobile phone sales in the first quarter suggested that they go with the country #39;s largest wireless service provider instead.
Sports,"Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Kobe Bryant rape trial will quiz 41 new potential jurors behind closed doors Tuesday, after questioning the same number a day earlier."
Sports,Incredulity and bewilderment greeted today #39;s suggestion that rugby #39;s World Cup winning coach Clive Woodward might be England #39;s next football saviour.
Sports,"Roma have appointed former German national coach Rudi Voeller as their new boss. Voeller, who resigned his post with Germany after Euro 2004, has spent the day in the Italian capital discussing the move and "
Sports,Matt Gutierrez will start at quarterback for the University of Michigan on Saturday against Miami (Ohio). It #39;s right up there with  quot;dog bites man quot; on the surprise scale.
World,Russian security officials are concerned two female suicide bombers who downed two planes last week arrived in Moscow with two other women from Chechnya.
Sci/Tech,The online giant is quietly calling on beta testers to try out its take on VoIP.
Sci/Tech,"All of the new iMac G5 fits inside what the company calls an ""enchanting"" flat-screen display."
Sci/Tech,"The new iMac's screen is suspended above the desk like that of its predecessor, but its processor, hard disk and DVD drive are concealed behind the screen rather than in the base."
Sci/Tech,"Norwegian browser developer Opera Software ASA has developed a product to run on Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Mobile operating system, with plans to ship demonstration versions to mobile phone operators and manufacturers in the coming weeks."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems is readying an upgrade to its enterprise-level application server and is touting new downloading figures as evidence of the companys growing presence in the application server market.
Sci/Tech,"  Apple Computer Inc. will begin shipping its new iMac G5 desktop computer worldwide in mid September, the company's top marketing executive said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has begun producing a smart card IC (integrated circuit) chip that the company claims contains a larger amount of erasable and programmable memory than those of competitors, it said in a statement on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Skype Technologies SA, of Luxembourg, Tuesday released a beta version of its free Internet telephony software for Apple Computer Inc.'s Mac OS X.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/ibmpseries;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9824455;9690404;u?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9473681;9688522;d?http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/campaigns/boardroom/index.html?ca=pSeries met=boardroom me=E P_Creative=P_InfoW_RSS"">Introducing IBM eServer p5 systems.</a><br/>Powered by IBMs most advanced 64-bit microprocessor (POWER5(tm)), p5 systems can run UNIX and Linux simultaneously. Learn more about eServer p5 systems.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has demonstrated the company's first dual-core microprocessors at its Austin, Texas, office, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), hoping to take a bite out of Apple Computer Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"By HANNAH LOBEL     NEW YORK (AP) -- Submachine gun, check. Semiautomatic pistol, check..."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) on Tuesday introduced its new iMac, the latest version of the consumer desktop computer that restored the company's fortunes as a force in personal computing."
Sci/Tech,"Ad-hoc-Mitteilung verarbeitet und bermittelt durch die DGAP. Fr den Inhalt der Mitteilung ist der Emittent verantwortlich. SAN JOSE, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"The new iMac G5, which begins shipping worldwide mid-September, features the high-performance G5 processor and a stunning new design that integrates the entire computer right into its 17- or 20-inch flat panel display. The iMac G5 packs a complete computer system into a mere two inches of depth  #151; the world #146;s thinnest desktop computer, with a G5 processor running up to 1.8 GHz. Aug 31"
Sci/Tech,"The Association of Support Professionals announced the winners of its seventh annual ""Ten Best Web Support Sites"" competition, showcasing excellence in online service and support. Apple was included in the 2004 list of winners, chosen by evaluating overall usability, design and navigation; knowledge base and search implementation; interactive features; and personalization. Aug 31"
World," The World Trade Organisation authorized the European Union and seven countries to impose millions of dollars' worth of sanctions in retaliation for a US anti dumping law, a diplomat said."
Business," U.S. consumer confidence retreated in  August while Chicago area business activity slowed, according  to reports on Tuesday that added to worries the economy's patch  of slow growth may last beyond the summer."
Business, The dollar sagged on Tuesday as softer  U.S. data on Tuesday re ignited worries that the world's  largest economy has yet to recover from its recent soft patch.
World," A militant Iraqi group said it had  killed 12 Nepali hostages and showed pictures of one being  beheaded and others being shot dead, the worst mass killing of  captives since a wave of kidnappings erupted in April."
Business,"Zimbabwe's tobacco crop, one of the country's main exportable commodities, falls for the fourth year running."
Business,"India unveils a package of trade incentives, aimed at helping the country grow its exports by 20 a year for the next five years."
Business,"The company gets a boost from its Lightspan acquisition, but will future growth be slow?"
Sci/Tech,A Douglas Adams game is revived to mark a new Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy radio series.
Business,"India has unveiled a package of trade incentives, aimed at helping the country grow its exports by 20 a year for the next five years."
Sci/Tech,"As we suggested on Friday, two mainstays of Windows Longhorn will be  #39;decoupled #39; from the 2006 release, with Microsoft dropping the WinFS storage and query system."
Sci/Tech,"Just like the iPod redefined portable digital music players, the new iMac G5 redefines what users expect from a consumer desktop, Schiller told the audience."
Sci/Tech,"US IT spending will grow by seven per cent next year, according to a study out yesterday from IT analysts Forrester Research. Forrester predicts that spending on IT goods, services, and staff will remain at seven per cent over the next three years."
Sci/Tech,"FrontBridge Technologies put its best foot forward with an acquisition and the launch of a new managed service, the company said Monday."
World,The trial of Slobodan Milosevic on war crimes charges has resumed in The Hague with the former Yugoslav president launching a spirited defense.
World,"A Britain-based preacher who claims to perform miracles on barren women is being investigated in connection with an alleged child-trafficking ring that spans five countries, Kenyan police said today."
Sci/Tech,"Company will compensate its sales staff for selling non-Sun machines, as part of its effort to boost Solaris on x86 hardware."
Sci/Tech,Alternative browser will be available on portable devices running Microsoft's OS.
Business,"By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Indonesia Bureau Chief Haseenah Koyakutty. JAKARTA : The head of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, says he expects global oil prices to come well off their current crippling highs."
Business,"National Grid Transco has sold half of its gas distribution networks for 5.8bn (\$10.4bn), it was announced today. The move has been welcomed by the gas and electricity regulator Ofgem, which said new competition in the sector could lower prices."
Business,"Harrah #39;s Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc., both of Las Vegas, have begun talks to sell four casinos to a group led by Colony Capital LLC, according to media reports."
Business,The European Union and its allies got the go-ahead on Tuesday to slap potentially heavy sanctions on US goods in a row that could stir trade tensions ahead of the US elections.
Business," US companies that outsourced the most jobs in 2003 also offered well above average pay increases to their chief executives, according to a new study released this morning."
Business,Madison area cable provider Charter Communications is set to complete the  quot;telecom triple play quot; with the addition of phone service.
Sci/Tech," quot;The achievement extends Intel #39;s effort to drive the development of new manufacturing process technology every two years, in accordance with Moore #39;s Law, quot; Intel said in a statement."
Sci/Tech,"AMD has been demonstrating the industrys first x86 dual-core processor at its Austin facilities on an HP ProLiant DL585 server powered by four dual-core Opteron processors manufactured on 90nm SOI process technology, the company announced today."
Sci/Tech,"Santa Clara, California start-up Orion Multisystems is trying to take the benefits of supercomputers and put them into a workstation for power users."
Sports,"AS the excitement of the Athens Olympic Games fades, the build-up to Beijing 2008 is in full swing. The countdown to China began last weekend when Beijing #39;s mayor took possession of the Olympic flag at the Athens closing ceremony."
World,"Only a military-style operation with bases across West Africa can stop the worst locust invasion for 15 years destroying vital food supplies, Senegal #39;s President Abdoulaye Wade said Tuesday."
Business," U.S. consumer confidence retreated in August while Chicago area business activity slowed, according to reports on Tuesday that added to worries the economy's patch of slow growth may last beyond the summer."
Business, The dollar sagged on Tuesday as softer U.S. data on Tuesday re ignited worries that the world's largest economy has yet to recover from its recent soft patch.
World," France intensified efforts Tuesday to save the lives of two journalists held hostage in Iraq, and the Arab League said the militants' deadline for France to revoke a ban on Islamic headscarves in schools had been extended."
World," U.N. workers searched by land and air Tuesday for eight Sudanese aid workers missing in rebel controlled territory in the western Darfur region, officials said Tuesday."
Business," Leading Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano said that its hoped for acquisition of British home loan specialist Abbey National would not require asset sales, adding there was as yet no counter offer."
World, Hundreds of thousands of Sikhs congregated in the northern Indian city of Amritsar on Tuesday for the 400th anniversary celebration of the installation of the Sikh sacred book at the religion's holiest shrine.
Sci/Tech,"The new model, unveiled at the opening of the Apple Expo in Paris, upgrades the iMac line with the faster G5 processors already used in Apple's top-end Power Macs."
Business, The Bush administration said it  would work with Congress to avoid U.S. exports being hit with  potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in new sanctions  approved on Tuesday by the World Trade Organization.
Business,The World Trade Organisation gives the EU and seven countries the chance to impose sanctions in retaliation for a US anti-dumping law.
Business,"Consumer confidence, which had been on the rise since April, declined unexpectedly sharply in August, a private research group said Tuesday."
Business,"OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro highlighted the impact of the current high oil prices, saying the direct contribution of the increase in global oil prices to the economic slowdown "
Business,"Hollinger International Inc., publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, said former Chief Executive Conrad Black and controlling shareholders victimized #39; #39; the company by transferring \$400 million of company funds to their own accounts."
Business,"Veritas Software Corp. (VRTS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest independent US storage software provider, will buy e-mail backup company KVault Software Ltd."
Business,"Albertsons Inc., the No. 2 US grocer, Tuesday reported a substantial drop in its quarterly profit as heavy promotions to revive its Southern California sales after a strike bit into its profit."
Business,"Shares of SM amp;A (WINS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) tumbled more than 20 percent on Tuesday, a day after the consultant to defense companies warned that its third-quarter and 2004 revenue would fall short as political events in "
Business, Investors sent units of Hot House Growers Income Fund down more than 35 per after the fund said it is suspending cash distributions.
Sci/Tech,"PARIS, Aug 31 (AFP) - Apple Computer launched here Tuesday the newest version of its iMac model, which at two inches (five centimeters) is the world #39;s thinnest desktop computer, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"Veritas Software is to acquire email archiving firm KVault Software (KVS) to bolster its utility computing abilities. The traditional storage management giant will pay \$225m for KVS, which will be operate "
Sci/Tech,Editor #39;s Summary: Novell announced this week it has reorganized internally to better focus on two development areas: Linux and identity services.
Sci/Tech,"Netline Internet Service, an Olpe, Germany-based company that develops a competitor to Microsoft #39;s Exchange e-mail and collaboration server software, on Monday fulfilled a promise to release its product as open-source software."
Sports,"Manchester United were denied three times by the woodwork as they were held on Monday to a 0-0 home draw by Everton, the club whose England striker Wayne Rooney they hope to sign before Tuesday #39;s transfer deadline."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Aug. 31, 2004 - US and Iraqi officials on Tuesday discussed ways to step up aid to Najaf and a war-battered neighborhood in Baghdad after rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on his followers to end their uprising."
World,"Cambodia has taken a major step into the international trading system, with the National Assembly approving membership in the World Trade Organization."
Sci/Tech,"Copernic Unleashes Desktop Search Tool\\Copernic Technologies Inc. today announced Copernic Desktop Search(TM) (CDS(TM)), ""The Search Engine For Your PC (TM)."" Copernic has used the experience gained from over 30 million downloads of its Windows-based Web search software to develop CDS, a desktop search product that users are saying is far ..."
World," The status of Iraq's crucial oil exports was mired in confusion Tuesday, with government and industry officials giving contradictory statements about whether oil was flowing or whether there were even oil tankers at the port here."
Sci/Tech, Alternative browser will be available on portable devices running Microsoft's OS.
Business," Former Hollinger International Chief  Executive Conrad Black and other former executives looted the  company of more than  $400 million, using the company as a  ""piggy bank"" to pay for private jets and club memberships,  according to a report filed on Tuesday."
Sports, Hungarian hammer thrower Adrian Annus  is refusing to give back his Olympic gold medal after being  stripped of his title for failing to take a drugs test.
Business," Stocks fell on Tuesday as a sharp drop  in U.S. consumer confidence in August stirred fresh doubt about  the economy and analysts lowered revenue forecasts for  technology bellwether Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>"
Business,Crude oil futures were little changed after falling yesterday for the seventh day in eight as Iraqi exports rose and Russia said it would increase output this year.
Business,"In the battle between Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (Tokyo, Yen 106 trillion in assets) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (Tokyo, Yen 94 trillion in assets) for UFJ (Tokyo, Yen 82 trillion in assets), the stakes include more than just UFJ #39;s assets."
Business,"US consumer confidence sank in August while Chicago-area business activity slowed, according to reports on Tuesday that added to worries the economy #39;s patch of sluggish growth may last beyond the summer."
Business,"Forest Laboratories Inc. (FRX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its experimental treatment for Alzheimer #39;s disease failed to prove effective in a large clinical trial, sending its shares lower in after-hours trading."
Business,"Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) begins the last major leg of its 2-1/2 year trip through bankruptcy on Wednesday when it kicks off an auction to sell its US gas pipelines, the company said."
Business,Three former employees at fund manager Amvescap yesterday agreed to pay penalties totalling \$3.34m (1.9m) to settle charges relating to the US mutual funds scandal.
Business,"Software maker Open Text Corp. (OTC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a weaker fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday and warned its current quarter will come "
Business,Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri has joined a chorus of public officials questioning whether Bank of America broke commitments by ordering job cuts after its acquisition of FleetBoston Financial Corp.
Business,"Pressure from Microsoft chairman and shareholder Bill Gates over a sagging financial outlook and news that Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has bought nearly 9 percent of Six Flags, Inc."
Business,"Backpedaling from a recent expansion, Charles Schwab Corp. is selling an institutional investment and research division to Swiss banking giant UBS AG for \$265 million, another step in the struggling stock brokerage #39;s push to regain its Main Street appeal."
Business,"Hudson #39;s Bay Co., Canada #39;s biggest department store chain, said it had its first second-quarter net loss in seven years as unseasonably cool weather damped demand for summer clothing."
Business,The US may have to drop 27 percent duties on \$4.6 billion of Canadian lumber shipments after a trade tribunal ruled that the US lumber industry isn #39;t being harmed by imports from Canada.
Sci/Tech, Astronomers in the US say they #39;ve discovered a new class of planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. The two  quot;exoplanets quot; are small compared to earlier finds.
Sci/Tech,"They used to fill entire floors of buildings and were so costly only governments or large companies could afford them. Yesterday, Apple Computer showed just how far technology "
Sci/Tech,"Jim Allchin, Microsoft group vice president for platforms, discussed Microsoft #39;s recent decisions on Windows  quot;Longhorn quot; development in a recorded message for Microsoft #39;s Channel 9 that was "
Sci/Tech,"Samsung has ordered a chunk of Near Field Communication chips from Philips. Like DoCoMo #39;s FeliCa, these chips are primarily expected to be used in mobile banking applications, but can be used for tickets, electronic locks and more."
Sci/Tech,"Skype launched a version of its Internet telephony package for Mac owners on Tuesday, as it battles a growing number of competitors offering VoIP products."
Sci/Tech,"Veritas Software Corp. (VRTS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest independent US storage software provider, said on Tuesday it will buy e-mail backup company KVault Software Ltd."
Sci/Tech,It said it has demonstrated a working version of the technology based on its Opteron chip. By Darrell Dunn. The shift to dual-core microprocessors continues to accelerate.
Sci/Tech,"CAMBRIDGE, Mass. A native of Red Oak, Iowa, who was a pioneer in astronomy who proposed the  quot;dirty snowball quot; theory for the substance of comets, has died."
Sci/Tech,"Consistent with the cyclical nature of IT spending, where periods of digestion and refinement follow periods of heavy technology investment, Forrester Research Inc."
Sci/Tech,Privately held Copernic Technologies on Tuesday released free desktop search software ahead of expected offerings from Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Is Linus Torvalds secretly working for Microsoft? That sounds crazy until you consider that lately, the free operating system he created, Linux, has been helping Microsoft close deals."
Sci/Tech,Norwegian browser vendor Opera Software said Tuesday it has developed a version of its browser for devices using the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform.
Sci/Tech,The Supreme Court is expected to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco that ruled cable modem services should be regulated as a telecommunications service.
Sci/Tech,"AUGUST 31, 2004 (TECHWORLD.COM) - Aruba Wireless Networks Inc. yesterday unveiled a change of direction in its Wi-Fi systems. Instead of installing a limited number of wireless access points (AP) in the ceiling "
Sci/Tech,"Washington, Sept. 1. (UNI): Scientists at the US Commerce Department #39;s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are demonstrating the design of a new miniscule atomic clock that could be used "
Sci/Tech,"The program, designed to let the agency detect and analyze cases of unauthorized access to taxpayer data, hasn #39;t worked correctly since the IRS took delivery in 2002."
Sci/Tech,"Getting no traction at the federal level, VeriSign (Quote, Chart) lawyers took their case against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to the state."
Sports,A 15-year-old newcomer had defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne on the run at the US Open Tuesday and an experienced campaigner put paid to former winner Marat Safin.
Sports," Days after the euphoria of its record gold medal haul in Athens, China announced a sobering plan to delay construction of some venues for the 2008 Olympics and confirmed plans to cut down the extravagant features of two main stadiums here."
Sports,"The defrocked Irish priest who sabotaged the Olympic Marathon has vowed that his illegal stunt days are over. Cornelius Horan, 57, was given a one-year suspended sentence by a Greek court after attacking the "
Sports,"Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin shone in Sweden #39;s opening 5-2 win over Germany at the World Cup of Hockey Tuesday, scoring once and providing two assists in a match with contrasting team tactics."
Sports," Veteran cornerback Charles Woodson re signed Tuesday with the Oakland Raiders, ending his lengthy holdout. Woodson, 27, inked a one year contract reportedly worth  $8."
Sports,"When Michigan quarterback Matt Gutierrez talks about the formula that his alma mater, De La Salle High School, has used to win a startling 151 games in a row, he talks meat and potatoes."
Sports,"Former Carolina Hurricanes captain Ron Francis has turned down the team #39;s offer of a front-office job, according to a (Raleigh, NC) News  amp; Observer report Tuesday."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the army to hunt down Palestinian militants after 16 people were killed in back-to-back suicide bombings by the militant Islamic Hamas group.
World,Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic wraps up the opening statement of his war crimes trial defense on Wednesday after launching a counterblast to charges of ethnic cleansing in the Balkans in the 1990s.
World,"Their wrists and feet shackled, the accused half-crawled, half-fell out of the high four-wheel-drives that had delivered them to a garish conference centre-turned courtroom in Equatorial Guinea #39;s capital."
World,"MOSCOW President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that a claim by an Islamic extremist group to have downed two passenger airliners a week ago, if confirmed, would prove that the conflict spilling out of Chechnya was being fueled by international terrorist "
World," Taiwanese President Chen Shui bian has called off a major military exercise slated for Sept 9 in a goodwill gesture after China cancelled its drills, Taiwanese officials said yesterday."
World,"Iran says it has arrested dozens of alleged spies, including several it accuses of sending nuclear secrets abroad to Iran #39;s enemies."
World,Washington on Tuesday swept aside objections from Beirut and called for a Security Council vote within days on a draft resolution to put pressure on Syria to respect Lebanese sovereignty.
World,Britain is to send a minister for the first time to the reclusive communist state of North Korea to press for action over the issue of nuclear weaponry and to improve its human rights record.
World," A judge is to question former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet early next week about political killings during his iron fisted rule, court sources said Tuesday."
Sports,Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has finalised an agreement with Everton Football Club for the transfer of Wayne Rooney.
Sports,"LONDON: Soon the formal white skirts and tops which are a trademark for tennis, will give way to hep leather jackets, pleated gladiator-style minis and sexy knee-high boots, thanks to a new fashion range launched by tennis star Serena Williams."
Sports,"  Catcher Pat Borders, a 22 year major league veteran who #39;s spent four seasons with the Seattle Mariners organization, was traded to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Aug. 31, 2004 - American astronomers say they have discovered the two smallest planets yet orbiting nearby stars, trumping a small planet discovery by European scientists five days ago and capping the latest "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer (Quote, Chart) took the wraps off its new iMac family with a design that puts the entire computer into the flat-panel display."
Sci/Tech,"Veritas Software Corp. , the leading storage software provider, said on Tuesday it agreed to acquire email backup company KVault Software Ltd."
Sci/Tech,AMD took the wraps off its first ever x86 64-bit dual-core processor during demonstrations held at the company #39;s Austin facilities Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,Toshiba Corporation ( quot;Toshiba quot;) and  lt; ahref= quot;http://matsushita.co.jp quot; target= quot;_new quot; gt;Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
Sci/Tech,Technologies that let people record satellite and Internet radio broadcasts digitally are opening a new front in the recording industry #39;s war on music piracy.
Sports,EAGLE (Colorado): Basketball star Kobe Bryant dodged photographers Tuesday and slipped through a back entrance into the court for the third day of jury selection for his rape trial.
World,Lebanon #39;s hothouse politics have been thrown into turmoil by Syria #39;s insistence - at a suddenly summoned special cabinet meeting over the weekend - that the president 
Business,"UBS said Tuesday that it would buy Charles Schwab #39;s market making, research and institutional trading unit for \$265 million in cash."
Business,"National Grid Transco (NGT), the UK gas and electricity distributor, announced today a sale price of 5.8 billion (\$10.4 billion) in cash and 130 million in liabilities for four of its local gas distribution networks."
Sci/Tech,"PARISWhile one of the world #39;s great metropolitan centers, Paris may be known more for its bright lights than for technology introductions."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft wants to release its Longhorn client operating system in 2006 in order to  quot;appease quot; the customers that have bought into its Software Assurance licensing package, according to analyst Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi, Matsushita Electric Industrial and Toshiba have struck a deal to jointly make displays for flat-screen televisions, starting as early as July 2006, the Japanese companies said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Upgrading to Service Pack 2 (SP2) will cause problems with about one out of every 10 PC running Windows XP, according to research published Tuesday by a Canadian asset-monitoring service provider."
Sci/Tech,"OSAKA, Aug 31, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- Sanyo Electric Co. will jointly develop a next-generation DVD format, called HD-DVD, with Toshiba Corp."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher #39;s performances this season have shown the world why, even at the most difficult tracks in the world, he remains peerless in Formula One."
Sports,"The Mariners traded catcher Pat Borders to the Minnesota Twins today, in exchange for BJ Garbe, a minor league outfielder from Moses Lake."
Sports,"DALLAS, TEXAS - The SMU Athletic Forum announced today the names of the candidates for the 2004 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation #39;s top college running back."
Sports," Ron Francis apparently won #39;t join the front office of the Carolina Hurricanes, the team he led to the Stanley Cup finals two years ago."
World,At least 16 Israelis were killed Tuesday and almost 100 injured when two Palestinians aboard buses blew themselves up within seconds of each other.
World,"A female bomber detonated an explosion outside a subway station in Moscow this evening, killing herself and at least 9 others and wounding 37, officials said."
Business,Description: The World Trade Organization tells US trading partners they can retaliate against the United States over the so-called Byrd Amendment.
Business,"IN many markets, investor response to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group #39;s 1-for-1 merger offer to UFJ Holdings would have been predictable and nearly instantaneous."
Business,A much-watched Alzheimer #39;s medicine Forest Laboratories (nyse: FRX - news - people ) was developing with Germany #39;s Merz failed to show a statistically significant benefit in a clinical trial.
Business,"United Airlines, the world #39;s second-largest airline, is recalling nearly 375 flight attendants to increase that work force about 2 percent as it boosts international flights and keeps its aircraft flying for more hours."
Business,Oil futures dropped by nearly \$1 per barrel Monday despite pipeline sabotage in Iraq that has delayed exports from a southern port - reinforcing the view among traders that prices had risen too fast earlier this summer.
Business,China said Tuesday it will temporarily suspend initial public offerings until it comes up with new rules on share offer pricing. The China Securities Regulatory Commission 
Business,"CEOs at companies that outsource the most US jobs are rewarded with bigger paychecks, according to a new report,  quot;Executive Excess 2004: Campaign Contributions, Outsourcing, Unexpensed Stock "
Sci/Tech,The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal that could determine whether cable broadband providers can be forced to open their networks to other Internet providers.
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Aug. 31, 2004    SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) has decided to adopt the HD DVD standard promoted in the DVD forum, an international association that brings together some 220 consumer "
Sports,"DALLAS, TEXAS - University of North Carolina sophomore tailback Ronnie McGill is on the preseason list of candidates for the Doak Walker Award, announced today by the SMU Athletic Forum."
World,Description: Video is posted on a website that could show the execution in Iraq of 12 hostages from Nepal. The hostages came to Iraq to work as cooks and cleaners for a Jordanian firm.
Sci/Tech," High definition television can show the sweat beading on an athlete's brow, but the cost of all the necessary electronic equipment can get a shopper's own pulse racing."
Sci/Tech," Video game sales soared to a record  #36;18.2 billion last year, but the days of strong growth are on pause as players await a new generation of consoles in 2005 and 2006, a new study showed on Wednesday."
Business," In a tense meeting marred by violent street protests, Argentine President Nestor Kirchner on Tuesday told the head of the IMF to ""not even dream"" of Argentina setting aside more money to pay its defaulted debt."
Business, The European Union and its  allies got the go ahead on Tuesday to impose some  #36;150 million in sanctions on U.S. goods in a dispute that could stir trade tensions ahead of the U.S. elections.
World," MOSCOW (AP)   A woman strapped with explosives blew herself up outside a busy Moscow subway station Tuesday night, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50   the second terrorist attack to hit Russia in a week."
World," US based Human Rights Watch warned that a libel suit against critics of Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra filed by a corporation he founded, along with increasing government pressure on the media was threatening to stifle press freedom in Thailand."
Sports, The Portland Trail Blazers agreed to terms with restricted free agent Darius Miles on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech, Technologies that let people record satellite and Internet radio broadcasts digitally are opening a new front in the recording industry's war on music piracy.
Sports, Wayne Rooney joined Manchester United on Tuesday despite a last minute holdup caused by his broken foot.
Sci/Tech," Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phil Schiller, took a cue from his boss, CEO Steve Jobs, as he unveiled one more thing at the end of his keynote to kick off this week's Apple Expo in Paris: an iMac G5 that includes the entire system inside a 17  or 20 inch LCD screen. Continuing the all in one theme that started with the original CRT iMac, the G5 edition features a new industrial design that does away with the hemispherical base of the previous generation all together. Schiller said that the new iMacs will be available in mid September."
Sports, Mats Sundin had a goal and two assists to lead Sweden past Germany 5 2 Tuesday in the World Cup of Hockey opener for both teams.
Sports, The Citadel has postponed its home opener against nearby Charleston Southern because of the potential that Hurricane Frances could be off the coast of South Carolina this weekend.
Sci/Tech," Korea based Samsung is preparing to develop mobile devices that use Philips (NYSE: PHG) NFC chips, as the two electronics giants join forces to push a nascent touch based wireless technology called ""near field communication"" (NFC)."
Sci/Tech," Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) is launching an internal reorganization to emphasize its Linux expertise, according to news accounts. By combining its Nterprise and Linux operations into one overall Platform and Application Service group, Novell will be able to better concentrate on the enterprise Linux market."
Business," U.S. consumer confidence sank in  August while Chicago area business activity slowed, according  to reports on Tuesday that added to worries the economy's patch  of sluggish growth may last beyond the summer."
Sports, The PGA Tour has always had an impeccable sense of timing when it comes to negotiating television contracts.
Sci/Tech, An attorney for a software company suing Microsoft Corp. for alleged anticompetitive behavior deposed Bill Gates last week and plans to ask a judge to make the testimony public.
World," Previewing its fall strategy, John Kerry's presidential campaign will buy  #36;45 million worth of commercial time in 20 states through Election Day, including spots on cable television and advertising geared toward minorities."
Sci/Tech," Over the next several years, an increasingly larger share of I.T. budgets will go toward externally facing applications, according to Yankee Group."
Business, The European Union and its  allies got  the go ahead on Tuesday to impose some  $150 million in  sanctions on U.S. goods in a dispute that could stir trade  tensions ahead of the U.S. elections.
Sci/Tech," With a belief that less is more, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has taken the wraps off its iMac G5, featuring a new design that integrates the entire computer into the flat panel display."
Sports," American favorite Lindsay Davenport  chalked up her 18th successive victory Tuesday when she beat  Lubomira Kurhajcova 6 4, 6 0 to cruise through to the second  round of the U.S. Open."
Business," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - In a tense meeting  marred by violent street protests, Argentine President Nestor  Kirchner on Tuesday told the head of the IMF to ""not even  dream"" of Argentina setting aside more money to pay its  defaulted debt."
Business,Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on Tuesday accused the Bush administration of failing to protect American jobs from unfair foreign competition after the World 
Business,"WASHINGTON Chief executives of US companies that outsourced the greatest number of jobs reaped bigger pay and benefits last year than those from other companies, according to a study of executive compensation released Tuesday."
Business,"PARIS Sanofi-Synthlabo, which this month completed its \$63 billion purchase of a rival drug manufacturer, Aventis, reported Tuesday a 21 percent jump in first-half profit on higher demand for the blood thinner Plavix and the cancer treatment Eloxatin."
Sports," ALAMEDA, California (Sports Network) - Oakland cornerback  Charles Woodson finally ended a lengthy holdout Tuesday and  signed the Raiders' one-year tender. The deal is reportedly  worth \$8.782 million for the upcoming season."
Business, The dollar finished lower versus major  currencies on Tuesday after weaker than expected U.S. consumer  confidence and regional manufacturing reports opened the door  to some profit taking.
Business," Credit Suisse will integrate investment  bank Credit Suisse First Boston with its private bank and aims  to float its Winterthur insurance arm, the bank said on  Tuesday, setting itself tough earnings goals."
Sports," Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats  Sundin shone in Sweden's opening 5 2 win over Germany at the  World Cup of Hockey Tuesday, scoring once and providing two  assists in a match with contrasting team tactics."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Veritas Software, the largest independent US storage software provider, will buy the e-mail backup company KVault Software for \$225 million in cash, Veritas said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Sanyo Electric, an established maker of optical drives and components, will produce both components and players for the blue-laser-based HD-DVD format, the company says."
Sports," Russia's Olympic shot put champion Irina  Korzhanenko, stripped of her gold medal after a drugs test,  said Tuesday she was determined to keep her medal because she  is innocent."
Sports,Defending champion and top-seed Justine Henin-Hardenne fought off a surprising challenge Tuesday before moving into the second round of the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Sports,"Torino, Italy (Sports Network) - Juventus served notice of its intentions Tuesday, acquiring Italian national team captain Fabio Cannavaro and talented Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic."
Sports,"They are not sad sacks, in point of fact, the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, or are they, inevitably? In a loony, heartbreaking coincidence, they each collapsed just short of the World Series a year "
Business,"  Albertsons Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABS.N</A>, the  second largest U.S. grocer, on Tuesday reported a substantial  drop in second quarter profit due to costly promotions aimed at  reviving sales following a Southern California labor strike."
Business," A record number of Americans planning  one last summer road trip this weekend will shell out the  highest Labor Day gasoline prices ever seen, and there's little  relief in sight, experts said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Thunderstorms kept the final flight of the Atlas 2 rocket, built by Lockheed Martin Corp., on its Florida launch pad on Monday, the fourth time in as many days the rocket has missed its liftoff."
World,President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that investigators were looking for a link between al-Qaida and Chechen rebels widely believed to have downed two planes last week.
Sci/Tech, Britain's leading scientific institution said Monday it is urging countries to back a campaign to stop a possible ban on stem cell research as part of a global treaty banning human cloning.
Sports,"What appeared to be a mismatch took a turn for the competitive in the second set before Henin-Hardenne regrouped to win, 6-1, 6-4."
Sci/Tech," Planet hunters have found two worlds roughly the mass of Neptune, each orbiting a star within 30 light years of our solar system. The planets are likely gaseous or mixtures of ice and rock, but they might be barren rock worlds like Mercury."
Sci/Tech," Research into what separates matter from antimatter is accelerating in particle physics experiments around the world.  Scientists are hoping the difference will help explain why you, me and all the things around us are made of matter instead of its opposite."
Business,"Pressure from Microsoft chairman and shareholder Bill Gates over a sagging financial outlook and news that Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has bought nearly 9 percent of Six Flags, Inc. drove the amusement park company's shares up more than 25 percent Tuesday."
World," A decade after the Irish Republican  Army's (IRA) first cease fire came into force, negotiations  open in Northern Ireland on Wednesday aimed at reaching a deal  to stand down the guerrilla group."
World, Washington on Tuesday swept  aside objections from Beirut and called for a Security Council  vote within days on a draft resolution to put pressure on Syria  to respect Lebanese sovereignty.
Sci/Tech, The Florida Supreme Court questioned lawyers Tuesday about the extent of the power handed to Gov. Jeb Bush under a law that let him order the reinsertion of a brain damaged woman's feeding tube.
World, Former Yugoslav President Slobodan  Milosevic wraps up the opening statement of his war crimes  trial defense on Wednesday after launching a counterblast to  charges of ethnic cleansing in the Balkans in the 1990s.
World,"Despite government claims, insecurity remains in western Sudan."
World,The kidnapping of French journalists has sparked anger across a broad spectrum of the Muslim world.
World,"In Israel's worst terrorist attack in six months, two buses were hit by suicide bombers Tuesday."
World,"Today, 27 million people are enslaved, more than at the height of the transatlantic slave trade."
World,US astronomers find the smallest worlds detected circling other stars and say it is a breakthrough in the search for life in space.
Business,Business Week has reached outside its own ranks and into those of The Wall Street Journal to name a new editor in chief. The 75-year-old financial magazine said yesterday that Stephen J. Adler 
World,Tim Henman overcomes a back injury to beat Ivo Karlovic at the US Open.
Business,"When Michel David-Weill, chairman of Lazard LLC, chose Bruce Wasserstein to run his mergers advisory firm in November 2001, he said his new employee was  quot;a fiercely independent and original adviser."
World,"The UK has been replaced by France as the top destination for asylum seekers in the industrialised world, says the UN."
Business,"It #39;s too late for this year #39;s flu season, but a Canadian drug company yesterday said it has agreed to provide influenza vaccines to Henry Schein Inc."
Business,"Conrad Black and other controlling shareholders of Hollinger used \$400 million for personal perks, a new report says."
World,"Gujarat  politicians prevented police from carrying out their duties during riots in 2002, a senior policeman says."
Business,The ruling was a setback for regulators seeking to strip the compensation of a former Freddie Mac chief executive for his alleged role in the company's accounting scandal.
Business,The leading supermarket chain is still feeling the impact of its labor dispute.
Business,United Rentals' stock sinks sharply as the SEC investigates the company.
Business,"Two credit junkies talk about couples and credit, the real FICO, and conspiracies."
Business,"A new distribution deal in Russia makes Ipix look better, unless you look closely."
Business,Tommy Hilfiger is the latest exec to get a reality show. Will it help company sales?
World,"Some anti-war demonstrators prepared to symbolically ""die"" as near as possible to the site of the Republican National Convention."
World,The Palestinian militant group Hamas reportedly took responsibility for the near-simultaneous blasts.
Business,"Thomas Coughlin, who joined Wal-Mart Stores as head of security and rose to vice chairman, will give up the post early next year after 25 years of service that helped the company become the world #39;s biggest retailer."
World," Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron was injured while shooting her new Paramount film, ""Aeon Flux,"" in Germany, but her representatives aren't saying how badly she was hurt.    Theron suffered the unspecified injury while doing her own stunts in a wire hanging action sequence, the movie's publicist, Jeanmarie Carrasco, told The Associated Press Tuesday..."
World," Just like at Wimbledon two months ago, Marat Safin exited at the earliest stage of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, bowing meekly to Thomas Enqvist 7 6 (5), 6 4, 3 6, 6 3..."
World," A gruesome video posted on a Web site purported to show militants beheading a Nepalese worker and shooting 11 others in the first mass slaying of foreign hostages during the Iraqi insurgency.    If confirmed, it would raise the number of foreign workers known to have been slain by extremists to at least 22 in a terror campaign aimed at forcing foreign troops and contract workers out of the country...."
World," President Bush said repeatedly on Tuesday that the United States will win its war against terrorism, trying to contain political damage from the doubt he expressed a day earlier..."
World,"American astronomers say they have discovered the two smallest planets yet orbiting nearby stars, trumping a small planet discovery by European scientists five days ago and capping the latest round in a frenzied hunt for other worlds like Earth.    All three of these smaller planets belong to a new class of ""exoplanets"" - those that orbit stars other than our sun, the scientists said in a briefing Tuesday..."
Business,Entertainment industry executives got to strut their stuff Monday as two big traditional winter investor conferences kicked off here with a star-studded lineup.
World," A late session buying spurt gave stocks a moderate lift Tuesday as investors managed to overcome their disappointment over troubling readings on consumer confidence and manufacturing. But with volume extremely light, analysts said it was difficult to place any real significance on the upturn..."
World," Soledad O'Brien's American mornings will be getting a lot more bleary eyed. The CNN anchor, co host of ""American Morning"" with Bill Hemmer, gave birth to twin boys Monday..."
Business,"Microsoft plans to launch an online music store. Also: Copernic Technologies releases free desktop search software   hellip;. Hitachi, Matsushita Electric Industrial and Toshiba team up to make displays for flat-screen TVs   hellip;. and more."
Sci/Tech,The Guinness Book of Records officially recognises the speed record set by Nasa's X-43A hypersonic aircraft.
Sci/Tech," High definition television can  show the sweat beading on an athlete's brow, but the cost of  all the necessary electronic equipment can get a shopper's own  pulse racing."
Sci/Tech," Video game sales soared to a record   $18.2 billion last year, but the days of strong growth are on  pause as players await a new generation of consoles in 2005 and  2006, a new study showed on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,US astronomers find the smallest worlds detected circling other stars and say it is a breakthrough in the search for life in space.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists studying the Great Lisbon Quake, which killed 60,000 people 250 years ago, say that the forces that caused it are slowly building up for another violent temblor near Portugal."
Business,"Attaching victory to a string of defeats, a jury yesterday agreed with World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein #39;s claim that the planes that struck the Twin Towers represented two separate, insurable events."
Sci/Tech,"Aron Ralston, the climber who spent five days pinned beneath a boulder in a Utah canyon last year, reflects on his lifesaving self-amputation."
Sci/Tech,"By EMMA ROSS    MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- Scientists have unraveled one of the mysteries of precisely how a popular type of blood pressure pill protects against heart attacks, showing it not only lowers blood pressure but also directly improves the health of the artery walls.    Doctors had suspected that blood pressure reduction alone could not explain the whole benefit of the pills, called angiotensin converting enzyme, or ACE, inhibitors, because studies have shown they prevented heart attacks and deaths even in patients with normal blood pressure or those whose high blood pressure did not budge..."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. companies that send the most jobs overseas handsomely reward their CEOs, a new study says."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: AOL gives exclusive sneak peek for fall TV...Copernic debuts desktop search tool...Charter signs 3 phone deals.
Sci/Tech,The principal author of Roller Weblogger will gather support for the online journals inside and outside Sun.
Sci/Tech,Company is testing Java System Application Server 8--and hoping that it'll boost the company's share of the Java server software market.
Sci/Tech,The software giant will make its Plus Digital Media Edition available for download through 200 online retailers.
Business,AEROSPACE and defence group Smiths is dipping into its 1.4bn acquisition war chest to buy medical equipment firm Medex for 476m.
Business,China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. on Tuesday said four key company officials have surrendered their passports to prosecutors amid a probe into a massive trading loss by the Beijing-backed jet fuel trader.
Sci/Tech,The Net phone-calling provider is testing a version of its software and service for Apple fans.
Sci/Tech,"The VC-1 codec is made an integral part of a Blu-ray spec, giving Microsoft a foot in the rival camps battling over the successor to DVDs."
Sci/Tech,Forrester Research says the new iMac's minimalist design means that Apple Computer misses tricks that Windows Media Center PCs can do.
Sci/Tech,Sources say the two companies will likely dissolve their 8-year-old subsidiary sometime this year.
Sci/Tech,"The new iMac, as seen in these photos taken at the San Francisco Apple Store, places the computer's innards behind a 17-inch or 20-inch flat-panel monitor."
Business,SINGAPORE : Oil prices pushed past 43 dollars in Asian trading but the market was quite calm as the focus shifted to OPEC following a bloody attack on the US consulate in the Saudi port city of Jeddah.
Sci/Tech,Hot G5 chip requires some serious effort to avoid overheating in all-in-one desktop design.
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi, Toshiba and Matsushita will pour \$1 billion into manufacturing large LCDs for flat-screen TVs."
Sci/Tech,"From the introduction of the first Macintosh computer through to the release of the iPod, Apple Computer has earned a reputation for cutting-edge industrial design. Does the newest iMac live up to that reputation?"
Sci/Tech,"Don Tennant, who served most recently as the publication's news editor, was previously chief editor at Computerworld Hong Kong."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel CEO Bill Owens says the future is ""pretty exciting' for his company, despite past financial reporting problems and a looming vendor consolidation that could create aggressive competitors."
Sci/Tech,"An Internal Revenue Service system designed to protect the agency's modernized systems from hacking isn't working properly, according to a report by the Treasury inspector general for tax administration."
Sci/Tech,Police probing the alleged theft of source code at Jolly Technologies' development center in Mumbai are questioning aspects of the security incursion and said the company's president hasn't cooperated with their investigation.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has announced the availability of Beta 2 of its SQL Server 2005 database, which will include support for AMD's 64-bit Opteron CPU and Intel's 64-bit Itanium chip."
Sci/Tech,Move signals a shift in strategy for company that competes against Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser.
Sci/Tech,The privately held company today released free desktop search software in a move some see as a test of the product's market viability in what is becoming a crowded field.
Sci/Tech,Storage and backup application vendor Veritas Software Corp. said today that it is acquiring e-mail archiving vendor KVault Software Ltd. in a deal expected to wrap up next month.
Sci/Tech,"Instead of installing a handful of wireless access points in an office ceiling, Aruba Wireless Networks' new Wi-Fi Grid system will offer a larger number of tiny ""grid points"" in floor-level network outlets as part of the main network infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,"IBM, Sun Microsystems, and Computer Associates have jumped aboard in support of the WS-Eventing specification for subscribing to Web services-based events, joining original developers Microsoft, BEA Systems, and Tibco Software."
Sci/Tech,"New technology for identifying the sender of e-mail messages has not been widely adopted despite backing from software giant Microsoft Corp. and may not be effective at stopping unsolicited commercial e-mail, otherwise known as spam, according to a survey by e-mail security company CipherTrust Inc."
Sci/Tech,  Police officials investigating the alleged theft of source code at Jolly Technologies' Mumbai development center are questioning aspects of the security incursion reported by the company.
Sci/Tech,Company remains on track to ship desktop and server chips in 2005.
Sci/Tech,"Stylish desktops conceal the processor, hard drive, and optical drive behind the display."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker will offer 24-hour help desk services, on-site visits, and more."
Business,CHICAGO The union representing United Airlines #39; flight attendants is calling for new management at the Elk Grove Village-based company.
Business,Beleaguered Royal Mail chiefs came under fire yesterday for cutting too many jobs after fresh figures showed they had missed all their delivery targets between April and June.
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a stent for use in opening blocked arteries in the neck. The new stent is intended to prevent stroke by treating blockages in the carotid artery, the main blood vessel leading to the brain."
Sci/Tech,"The SCO Group, committed to an expensive legal attack against Linux, said Tuesday it has removed some financial uncertainty from its future by working out an agreement to cap payments to its law firm."
Sports,"A seventh-round pick of the Buffalo Sabres in 1998, Moran played in three games with the Blue Jackets last season, recording his first career points with a goal and an assist on January 27 against New Jersey."
Sci/Tech,"Blog Search Blabble.com Takes New Approach\\A new start-up joining the ranks of weblog tools, Blabble is aimed at the corporate market. According to an Internet Retailer article, the service will be fee-based when it officially launches in October. A beta is currently available free online. The article reads like Blabble ..."
Sci/Tech,Recall Toolbar: Searches your Visited Websites\\I have seen and tried a lot of toolbars for Internet Explorer. Most of them have nothing new to offer on the basic functionality front. Only the value added services made them different from the other toolbars in the market. Viewpoint Toolbar was a good ...
Sci/Tech,Is Google blocking third party GMail notifiers?\\Slashdot has already reported it. And now users on some forums have started complaining about it. Google is apparently blocking access to its GMail service by third party applications like GMail notifiers and clients. Some of these free applications let user access GMail accounts ...
Sci/Tech,It was standing room only at Le Palais des Congr #232;s in Paris as Phil Schiller kicked off Apple Expo 2004 with a rousing keynote introducing the iMac G5. Read a report and view a photo gallery. Aug 31
Sports," Charles Woodson's monthlong holdout didn't yield the ""boat load of money"" he said he was looking for, so it was time to show up at Oakland Raiders' training camp."
Sci/Tech," When it comes to making CDMA chips for cell phones, Qualcomm is king. But as a new generation of phones hits the market, the company may struggle to keep its reign."
Sci/Tech," You Software Inc. announced on Tuesday the availability of You Control: iTunes, a free download that places iTunes controls in the Mac OS X menu bar. Without leaving the current application, you can pause, play, rewind or skip songs, as well as control iTunes' volume and even browse your entire music library by album, artist or genre. Each time a new song plays, You Control: iTunes also pops up a window that displays the artist and song name and the album artwork, if it's in the library. System requirements call for Mac OS X v10.2.6 and 10MB free hard drive space. ..."
Sci/Tech," Psychotic mice that flee their littermates may offer insights into diseases such as schizophrenia, U.S. researchers reported on Monday."
World,"Muslim cleric Abu Hamza, held last week on suspicion of being involved in\terror offences, has been de-arrested, Scotland Yard says."
World,A fresh round of talks is due to begin in NI in an effort to unblock the political impasse and restore devolution.
Business,"From its opening paragraphs, through scores of scornful sub-headings and on to its bitter conclusion, the Breeden report is a breathtaking assault on Lord Black #39;s activities."
Business,"Federal prosecutors are charging a Las Vegas company with making more than 300,000 telemarketing calls to consumers on the national do-not-call list."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers scouring nearby stars have found two planets that mirror Neptune in size, making them by far the smallest found outside the solar system."
World,"A court trying alleged coup plotters in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea suspended proceedings yesterday, saying it wanted more information on the alleged roles of Sir Mark Thatcher, son of the British former prime minister, and other international financiers."
Sci/Tech,Lawyers to get bigger share of any settlement in Linux suits in exchange for billing less up front.
Business,"Recognising the key role of the services sector in the economy, the foreign trade policy has unveiled the Served from India scheme to accelerate growth in service exports."
Business,"Another United Airlines union is seeking to oust senior management at the troubled airline, saying its strategies are reckless and incompetent."
Sci/Tech,"Fred Whipple, the American astronomer who died on Monday aged 97, revolutionised the study of comets when, in 1950, he proposed that they were small bodies of rock, dust and ice, and not  quot;sand banks quot; held together by gravity, as had been believed."
World,"Iran #39;s Intelligence Minister Ali Yunessi said Tuesday  quot;several people quot; have been arrested for spying on the country #39;s nuclear programme, the official news agency IRNA reported."
World," TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, easing  his country's way back into the international fold, on Tuesday  became the first Arab leader to promise compensation for Jews  who were forced from their homes due to religious tension."
World," A woman strapped with explosives blew herself up outside a busy Moscow subway station Tuesday night, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50 in the second terrorist attack to hit Russia in a week, officials said.    Seven days earlier, almost to the hour, two Russian jetliners crashed within minutes of each other in what officials determined were terrorist bombings..."
World," The Justice Department has asked a judge to throw out the convictions of a suspected terror cell in Detroit because of prosecutorial misconduct, reversing course in a case the Bush administration once hailed as a major victory in the war on terrorism, legal sources said Tuesday.    The department told U.S..."
World," ""Star Trek"" actor James Doohan   famed for his portrayal of ""Beam Me Up"" Scotty, the intrepid engineer who kept the starship Enterprise warping across galaxies   grinned and waved to fans Tuesday as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.    It was expected to be the last public appearance of the 84 year old performer, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and also suffers from Parkinson's disease, diabetes and lung fibrosis..."
Business, The European Union (EU) and its allies got the go ahead from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) yesterday to slap potentially heavy sanctions on US goods in response to the latter #39;s illegal anti dumping rules.
Business,"Conrad Black, the former CEO of Hollinger International Inc., looted the newspaper publisher of hundreds of millions of dollars to indulge his appetite for "
Business,"SHANGHAI: China #39;s securities regulator suspended approval of initial public offerings pending rule changes that will allow the market to set the price of new shares, bringing the country #39;s stock exchanges more into line with international standards."
Business,A new era in stroke prevention gained momentum Tuesday with government approval of a new treatment that clears blocked arteries supplying the brain without major surgery.
Business,"Worldwide spending on enterprise IP PBXes should grow by 45 percent over the next year, according to an upbeat report released Monday by Boston-based Infonetics Research."
Sports,Serena Williams strode on to court for her first match at the US Open in an outfit that would have sent shockwaves through the All England Club.
Sports,"His back was obviously sore, the windy conditions were not easy and his opponent was awkward in the extreme, but Tim Henman survived to fight another day."
Sports,"STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Ticker) -- Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin made sure Sweden did not have a relapse. Sundin scored a goal and set up two others and Tomas Holmstrom of the Detroit Red Wings added "
Sports,"European champion Porto has signed Brazil striker Luis Fabiano from Sao Paulo, the Portuguese club said on its Web site on Tuesday."
World,A lull in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was shattered yesterday when two suicide bombers blew themselves up on buses in the southern Israeli town of Beersheva.
Sci/Tech,Logitech's new mouse is as comfortable on opaque glass as it is four-wheeling over rough desk surfaces.
Sci/Tech,The roll call of planets beyond the solar system swelled significantly with the announcement of a trio of newly discovered worlds much smaller than any previously discovered around other stars.
Sci/Tech,All that was missing was the dry ice. The shiny white plastic and anodized aluminium box rose slowly on a pedestal from a stage as if from the bowels of the earth to ecstatic whooping and applause at 10.
Sci/Tech,"Looking to turn its mobile phones into an electronic wallet, Samsung has inked a deal to use Philips Electronics #39; Near Field Communication (NFC) contactless chip solutions in future devices."
Sports,"  Todd Martin retired from professional tennis on Monday night at the US Open after falling to the 31st seed, Fabrice Santoro 4 6, 6 4, 6 4, 7 5."
World,Russia has ruled out UN Security Council sanctions against Sudan for its failure to control Arab militias in the Darfur region. The senior UN envoy to Sudan will brief the Council Thursday on his just-completed 
Sports," Just like at Wimbledon two months ago, Marat Safin exited at the earliest stage of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, bowing meekly to Thomas Enqvist 7 6 (5), 6 4, 3 6, 6 3."
Sports," After three seasons away from the NFL, Deion Sanders signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday."
Sports, The Arizona Cardinals Tuesday acquired running back Troy Hambrick and defensive end Peppi Zellner from the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed 2005 draft pick.
Sports, Rick Ankiel's return to the major leagues might not be just a September cameo.
World," A woman strapped with explosives blew herself up outside a busy Moscow subway station Tuesday night, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50 in the second terrorist attack to hit Russia in a week, officials said."
World," Republican National Convention co stars Laura Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger commended President Bush to the country Tuesday for four more years in office, praising him for unflinching leadership in a time of national testing. ""I am so proud of the way George has led our country with strength and conviction"" in the war on terror, the first lady planned to say."
Sci/Tech," American astronomers say they have discovered the two smallest planets yet orbiting nearby stars, trumping a small planet discovery by European scientists five days ago and capping the latest round in a frenzied hunt for other worlds like Earth."
Sports,"Defensive end Ty Warren , who played behind veteran Bobby Hamilton as a rookie last year and had 33 tackles, has eclipsed that total with 48 stops this season in 12 starts. Throw in a pass deflection, a couple of forced fumbles, and 4 1/2 sacks, and it's been a promising turnaround for the 13th overall pick in ..."
Business,"When Hollinger International bosses Conrad Black and David Radler were selling the company #39;s Canadian newspapers - including the National Post -our years ago, they put more effort into lining their own pockets than getting a good price for the papers "
Business,The World Trade Organization on Tuesday authorized the European Union and seven other leading American trading partners to impose more than \$150 million 
Business,Swiss banking giant UBS AG announced yesterday that it would buy the capital markets division of discount brokerage Charles Schwab Corp.
Business,"Alitalia may have to slash up to 7,000 jobs, it emerged yesterday, as executives scrambled to rescue Italy #39;s national carrier from possible bankruptcy later this month."
Business,"At least six Argentine protesters were injured and 48 people, including 18 women, were detained in the clash with police over the visit of the International Monetary Fund "
Business,onsumers #39; renewed worries about job prospects led to a bigger-than-expected drop in confidence in August and provided more evidence of the fragility of the economic expansion.
Business,Cost-cutting talks between US Airways and its machinist union broke off yesterday after the airline said the union #39;s proposed money-saving ideas were not enough to help the carrier avoid bankruptcy.
Business,"  The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking the first fines for breaches of a rule banning calls to people whose numbers are on a  quot;do not call quot; registry, saying a Las Vegas telemarketer made more than 300,000 unwelcome pitches."
Business,"There was a refreshing glimpse of bipartisanship this week, and it was not the sight of a Democrat from Georgia preparing to address the Republican National Convention in Manhattan."
Business,"uidant received approval yesterday from the Food and Drug Administration to sell stents that are inserted into the main neck artery to reduce the risk of strokes, making the company the "
Sci/Tech,"After weeks of intense speculation about the new iMac, Apple (AAPL ) finally pulled back the curtain on the latest iteration of its consumer desktop mainstay at the Apple Expo in Paris."
Sci/Tech,"US astronomers announced Tuesday their discovery of two small planets orbiting distant stars, setting off a dispute with European astronomers over who found the new, unusually small class of planets first."
Sci/Tech,  EBay said late Tuesday it has agreed to buy 3 million shares of Korea #39;s Internet Auction for  $325 million in cash.
Sci/Tech,Visteon Corp. said Tuesday it is expanding in China with two new plants that will support the explosive automotive market in Asia and position the Dearborn company as a leading supplier of climate controls in the region.
Sci/Tech,"Astronomer Fred L. Whipple, 97, who died of an undisclosed ailment Aug. 30 at a hospital near Boston, was a leading sky watcher of the last century."
Sci/Tech,"A cloning scientist yesterday rejected accusations that his work was exploitative, unsafe and socially unacceptable. Panayiotis Zavos, of the Centre for Reproductive Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky, claims "
Sci/Tech,"Internet sites such as Friends Reunited are unwittingly fuelling a surge in marital break-up as bored husbands and wives contact old flames, relationship counsellors warned yesterday as official figures showed divorce has reached a seven-year high."
Sci/Tech,"It was the starting point for dozens of commercial communications satellites, military spacecraft and pioneering space probes, including the first man-made object to journey outside our solar system."
Sci/Tech,"NEWYORK: US technology executives are increasingly optimistic about the business climate, although plans for increased technology spending remain modest, according to a study."
Sci/Tech,"Tree farmer Kent Hinson says he is out on a limb when it comes to his pro-environment view.  quot;Most foresters in general look at the environmentalists as an adversary, as a group "
Sports,Manchester United this morning revealed how the contingent payments to Everton for Wayne Rooney will be structured in a statement to the Stock Exchange.
Sports,Theres no doubt about it. Serena Williams #39; outfit Monday night when she won her first-round match in the US Open was an eye-catching number.
Sports,"BEIJING : Beijing is in the midst of a dizzying architectural transformation aimed at creating a modern, high-tech metropolis by 2008 when the Chinese capital will have its moment in the Olympic spotlight."
Sports,"EVERTON are in talks with European champions FC Porto to sign South African striker Benny McCarthy, it was reported today. McCarthy was the Portuguese league #39;s top scorer last season with 20 goals but is not "
Sports,"  With Thursday night #39;s epic defeat, the Yankees #39; hold on first place in the American League East became increasingly tenuous."
Sports, Japan international midfielder Junichi Inamoto looks set to remain in the English Premier League after signing a two and a half year contract with newly promoted West Bromwich Albion.
Sports,The business of hockey as we know it may be on its last wobbling legs. But the people who play the game of hockey showed just how entertaining the sport could be last night at the Bell Centre.
Sports,"even if you were behind home plate, with Curt Schilling #39;s unblinking gaze boring in at you for the better part of 2 1/2 hours "
Sports,"Mike Hampton didn #39;t get the memo describing Citizens Bank Park as a great place to be a hitter. The Atlanta lefty, who wasn #39;t having the best August, must have been "
Sports,  Maria Sharapova nearly found out how quickly one can go from diva to disaster. Women #39;s highlights: No. 1 seed Justine Henin Hardenne def.
World,Dozens of people have thrown stones at a mosque in Kathmandu and tried to set it on fire to protest against the killing of 12 Nepalis in Iraq.
World,"ONE MONTH ago, the UN Security Council demanded progress on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Darfur. A resolution called on Sudan #39;s government to allow aid workers unimpeded access to the province and "
World,PRESSURE is mounting on Mark Thatcher after an accusation by one of his business associates that he played a role in the Equatorial Guinea coup plot.
World,The Norths political parties are due to meet in Stormont today for talks aimed at reviving the stalled peace process. The talks are designed to prepare the ground for an intense round of make-or-break negotiations 
World,"Dusk was falling over the Chechen village of Kirov-Yurt when the Russian troops approached Uvais Nagayev, 32, at the gate of his family house."
World,"Gunmen have opened fire on Iraqi politician Ahmad Chalabi #39;s convoy, wounding two associates, an aide to Chalabi says. The aide, Mithal al-Alousi, told Reuters the convoy was hit on Wednesday "
World,"About 29 people, thought to be North Koreans seeking asylum, broke into a Japanese school in Beijing on Wednesday apparently by cutting through the wire perimeter fence."
Sports," The hits and runs kept coming, spinning by on the scoreboard as fast as symbols on a slot machine. It wasn't just a rout, it was an epic defeat, the most one sided in the 101 year history of the New York Yankees. Cleveland's 22 0 victory Tuesday night matched the biggest post 1900 shutout margin in the major leagues, Pittsburgh's win at the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 16, 1975."
Sports,"On a gloriously sunny San Francisco day last April, a friend and I paid \$150 for tickets worth less than \$80 to see the San Francisco Giants play the Milwaukee Brewers at SBC Park. Of course, like thousands of others on that chilly Monday afternoon, we weren't there so much to see the game as to get a chance to ..."
Business," Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc.  has restricted its employees' ability to trade shares in the company, and could announce as early as next week a deal to be acquired for up to  #36;5 billion, sources close to the company and its talks with possible bidders said on Tuesday."
Sports," Manny Ramirez homered twice, Curt Schilling moved into a tie for the major league lead with 17 wins and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Anaheim Angels 10 7 Tuesday night."
Sports, What's being billed as one of the most promising seasons for California in years could crash quickly if the Bears can't navigate a difficult early road.
Business," Tokyo stocks were higher at midday on Wednesday thanks to gains in telecom shares and a handful of small caps, but the rise was limited as big technology firms wilted ahead of a business update from bellwether Intel Corp."
Sports, The New York Jets and quarterback Chad Pennington are close to a deal that would make the quarterback the highest  paid player in franchise history.
Business, Consumers' renewed worries about job prospects led to a bigger than expected drop in confidence in August and provided more evidence of the fragility of the economic expansion.
Sci/Tech," EBay Inc. offered about  #36;530 million to buy the remainder of South Korean affiliate Internet Auction Co. Ltd. as it pushes deeper into Asia, saying key shareholders had accepted a 79 percent increase to an earlier offer."
Sports," Steve Finley hit a three run double in the 13th inning in his return to Arizona, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4 1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night."
Sports,"Even if indicted BALCO chief Victor Conte has the doping goods on sprinter Marion Jones, it's unclear whether the International Olympic Committee can revoke the five medals she won in Sydney in 2000. The IOC charter says that decisions can be changed only within three years after the closing ceremonies. The question is whether awarding a medal constitutes a decision."
World," Authorities suspect a new threat is lurking in the mountains and jungles of Colombia: Not a new rebel cadre, but altered coca plants that are bigger, faster growing and produce more of the compound that gives cocaine its kick."
Sports," Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin re signed with the Buffalo Sabres late Tuesday, ending his threat to play next season in Russia."
Sci/Tech, Nintendo Co. has permanently slashed prices on its Game Boy Advance SP portable video game system as the company tries to entrench its No. 1 position in the handheld game market.
Sci/Tech," Revenue for the quarter of  #36;11.2 million, compared with  #36;20.1 million in the year ago quarter, dropped in part because of dwindling SCOsource licensing revenue #151;but SCO's CEO says the company is ""steadfast on a dual path for success."""
World, Dozens of people threw stones at a mosque in Kathmandu and tried to set it on fire on Wednesday to protest against the killing of 12 Nepalis in Iraq.
Business," U.S. oil prices rose on Wednesday,  pausing from a losing streak well above  $40 a barrel, although  dealers said data on fuel supplies in the United States due  later in the day may trigger a new slide in the market."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. rolled out its latest iMac desktop computer at a convention for Mac users in Paris yesterday, a sleek model in which the processors and drives are packaged behind its 2 inch thick monitor."
Sports,The Globe has collaborated with Cramer Productions and produced a DVD:  quot;Boston's Greatest Sports Stories: Beyond the Headlines quot;.
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry says President Bush was wrong when he suggested that victory against terrorism might be impossible, declaring that he has a plan to defeat those who threaten the United States."
Sports," Defending champion Andy Roddick  unleashed the fastest serve in U.S. Open history on his way to  a 6 0, 6 2, 6 2 demolition of Scoville Jenkins Tuesday as Maria  Sharapova's tournament was almost ended at the first stage."
World," First lady Laura Bush said Tuesday night that her husband agonized through White House walks and somber suppers and took the United States into war against terrorism ""because he knew the safety and security of America and the world depended on it."""
Sci/Tech," After four launch delays in as many days, a rocket carrying a spy satellite blasted off Tuesday."
World," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drew on his childhood in Soviet occupied Austria to endorse President Bush's war on terror. ""Terrorism is more insidious than communism,"" the bodybuilder turned politician said Tuesday in a speech to the Republican convention."
Business," Tokyo stocks were higher at midday on  Wednesday thanks to gains in telecom shares and a handful of  small caps, but the rise was limited as big technology firms  wilted ahead of a business update from bellwether Intel Corp."
Sports," MONTREAL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs acquired  catcher Mike DiFelice from the Detroit Tigers and outfielder  Ben Grieve from Milwaukee, both for a player to be named later,  Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Only a military style operation with bases across West Africa can stop the worst locust invasion for 15 years, Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade said Tuesday as the insects swept into his capital."
Sports," Venus Williams advanced to the second  round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday but had to work hard for her  6 3, 7 6 victory against Hungary's Petra Mandula."
Sci/Tech," Is she or isn't she? Word in the woods is that Hua Mei, China's first overseas born panda now back at home, is expecting."
Sports, The Maria Sharapova express almost  came off the rails Tuesday when she was pushed to the limit in  the U.S. Open first round by American Laura Granville.
World," President Bush's former housing secretary, Mel Martinez, took a surprise lead in a ballot in Florida on Tuesday to pick the Republican party's candidate for a keenly sought U.S. Senate seat."
Sports," FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (Sports Network) - The Arizona Cardinals  Tuesday acquired running back Troy Hambrick and defensive end  Peppi Zellner from the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed 2005  draft pick."
Sports, The New York Jets and  quarterback Chad Pennington are close to a deal that would make  the quarterback the highest  paid player in franchise history.
Sports,"  Boston University at Harvard, 7 p.m.; Wesleyan at Emmanuel, 7 p.m.; Emerson at Babson, 7 p.m.; Plymouth St. at Tufts, 7 p.m.; Newbury at Salem St., 7 p.m.; Merrimack at Bentley, 7:30 p.m.; Curry at Eastern Nazarene, 8 p.m.; Clark at Brandeis, 8 p.m.; Endicott at Gordon, 8 p.m.; WOMEN    Becker at Emerson, 6 p.m.; ..."
Business,"The World Trade Organization authorized the European Union and seven other nations yesterday to impose more than \$140 million in punitive duties on American goods, on the grounds that Congress has failed to repeal a controversial anti-dumping law."
Business,"The chief operating officer of Enron Corp.'s failed Internet unit pleaded guilty yesterday to a single criminal conspiracy charge and agreed to cooperate with the government, as prosecutors continued to build their case against the Houston energy company's top leaders."
World, Dozens of people threw stones at a  mosque in Kathmandu and tried to set it on fire on Wednesday to  protest against the killing of 12 Nepalis in Iraq.
Business,Vanguard Group Inc. voted in favor of a shareholder proposal demanding that Intel Corp. expense stock options. Putnam Funds and Fidelity Investments voted to dump Walt Disney Co. Chairman Michael D. Eisner. Vanguard voted to keep him.
Business,"Federal regulators lacked the authority to block payment of more than \$50 million in compensation to former Freddie Mac chief executive Leland C. Brendsel while awaiting the outcome of actions they have brought against him, a federal judge here has ruled."
World," Twenty nine people, believed to be  North Koreans seeking asylum, broke into a Japanese school in  Beijing on Wednesday by climbing on stools and cutting through  the wire perimeter fence."
Sports,George Steinbrenner watched from his box as his Yankees suffered the most one-sided loss in the franchise's long history.
World, The first face to face bout in  Australia's election campaign was staged inside an airport  hangar on Wednesday with prime ministerial contenders sparring  with Miss Universe and hundreds of Olympians before a phalanx  of cameras.
Sports,"Chauncey Billups tied his season high with 24 points and Richard Hamilton scored 13 of his 19 in the third quarter, helping the Detroit Pistons pull away from the Mavericks and post a 101-85 victory last night in Dallas."
Sports,The North American rivalry picked up at the same elite level it reached when Canada beat the United States for the gold medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Sports,BASEBALL Boston (AL): Claimed P Tim Bausher on waivers from Colorado (NL); named Fernando Arroyo pitching coach at Portland (EL). Colorado (NL): Terminated P Denny Neagle's contract; assigned P Justin Hampson to Colorado Springs (PCL). Los Angeles (NL): Signed OF Ricky Ledee. Milwaukee (NL): Signed INF Trent Durrington to minor league contract; assigned OF Chris Magruder to Nashville (PCL). Philadelphia ...
World,"Gunmen seize a secondary school in the southern Russian region of North Ossetia, taking several pupils hostage."
World,A former Macedonian minister is arrested in Croatia accused of ordering the murder of seven Asians.
World,Philippines leader Gloria Arroyo aims to strengthen economic ties with China during a visit to Beijing.
Sports,"Looking to fill its football head coaching vacancy after the termination of Keith Gilbertson, the University of Washington may turn to Boston College's Tom O'Brien as a potential candidate."
Business,GlaxoSmithKline is expected to start the process of publicly posting the results of clinical trials for its marketed drugs.
Business,"Pfizer ended its widely used discount card for the elderly, leaving Medicare beneficiaries at least temporarily without access to reduced prices for popular medicines."
World,"Medical scans expose people to similar levels of radiation as atomic bombs used in Hiroshima, say experts."
Sci/Tech,"Friday's St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports on a controversial decision by Missouri's Secretary of State: the state of Missouri will be allowing soldiers stationed overseas to cast ballots via e-mail. Their absentee ballots will be scanned and converted to PDF files, which will be emailed to the Defense Department, printed out, and then faxed to Missouri.  I'm in favor of helping soldiers vote; this is a democracy, everyone should be able to vote. Yet I'm deeply skeptical of this proposal, for two reasons:  The plan depends on e-mailed ballots being printed out and faxed by the Defense Department but does not provide any safeguards against soldiers being sanctioned for how they have voted;  The transmission method is inherently technically insecure  "
Sports,"After passing a physical on Tuesday, former All-Pro cornerback Deion Sanders ends his three-year retirement to join the Baltimore Ravens to win another Super Bowl."
World,A series of demonstrations rippled across Manhattan when protesters tried to converge on the Republican convention.
Sports,Family and Tony Robbins have matured and molded University of Maryland free safety Ray Custis into a trusted leader and anchor of the Terrapins' defense.
Sports,Jason Giambi has returned to the New York Yankees' clubhouse but is still clueless as to when he will be able to play again.
Sports,The Hungarian hammer thrower who was stripped of his gold medal after refusing to take a follow-up drug test at the Athens Olympics said Tuesday that he vows to keep his medal.
Sports,Eighteen-year-old phenom Wayne Rooney left Everton  to join Manchester United on Monday after signing a six-year deal worth \$48.3 million.
Sports,"After defeating the Reds 8-0, Houston is within three games of the NL wild card lead. Jeff Kent slugs two homers in the Astros win."
World," The Justice Department asked a judge Tuesday to throw out the convictions of a suspected terror cell in Detroit because of prosecutorial misconduct, reversing course in a case the Bush administration once hailed as a major victory in the war on terrorism.    In a late night filing, the department told U.S..."
World, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drew on his childhood in Soviet occupied Austria to praise President Bush's war on terror...
Business,"With its cash reserves dwindling and losses continuing to mount, The SCO Group Inc. is taking measures to cut its expenses and ensure it will have enough cash to process its lawsuit with IBM Corp, the company announced during its quarterly earnings conference call Tuesday. SCO reported a loss of \$7.4 million on revenue of \$11.2 million for the third quarter - a loss that was affected by the \$7.2 million in legal expenses the company incurred during the quarter, which ended July 31."
Sports,Kevin Hamilton scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half and Holy Cross held Fordham scoreless over the final five minutes for a 53-39 victory last night in New York.
World,"Mubarak's government tolerates registered opposition groups, but many unofficial organizations have begun operating since the late 1990s."
World,"  KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. military said its forces killed more than 20 Islamic fighters on Tuesday in eastern Afghanistan but denied reports it had killed up to eight villagers in the same operation."
World," THE HAGUE, Aug. 31 -- Former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic  launched on Tuesday a defiant defense of his conduct during the Balkan wars, accusing his enemies of conspiracies against the Serbs and insisting that his countrymen acted in self-defense."
Business,Tokyo stocks gained moderately Wednesday morning on bargain hunting following losses the day before. The US dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,"Copernic Technologies has announced the free availability of the Copernic Desktop Search (CDS), beating Microsoft and Google in the desktop search race."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON John Major was prime minister of Britain. The Internet, to most people, was like something out of the Jetsons.  quot;Latte quot; was Italian for  quot;milk, quot; not American for  quot;coffee."
Sports,"INDIANS 22, YANKEES 0---At New York, Omar Vizquel went 6-for-7 to tie the American League record for hits as Cleveland handed the Yankees the largest loss in their history last night."
Sports,The bad blood was everywhere in the building. It caused Canadian coach Pat Quinn to accuse the Americans of running goalie Martin Brodeur.
World,"A MOB ransacked the office of Qatar Airways in Nepal #39;s capital Kathmandu to vent their anger after 12 Nepalese were killed by Islamic militants in Iraq, an airline employee said."
World,"Iraqi militants have killed 12 Nepalis they captured just over a week ago, the militants and a Nepalese official said Tuesday. It was the largest mass killing of captives in the grueling war against "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. rolled out its latest iMac desktop computer at a convention for Mac users in Paris Tuesday, a sleek model in which the processors and drives are packaged behind its 2-inch-thick monitor. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Trade Commission, seeking its first civil penalties against a telemarketer for violating the federal do-not-call list, has sued a Las Vegas firm, saying it called more than 300,000 numbers on the registry to sell time-share properties. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," The chief operating officer of Enron Corp.'s failed Internet unit pleaded guilty yesterday to a single criminal conspiracy charge and agreed to cooperate with the government, as prosecutors continued to build their case against the Houston energy company's top leaders."
Sci/Tech,"Most rivers, lakes, estuaries and coasts in England and Wales are unlikely to meet new EU rules on water quality, conservationists say."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Sony picks up graphics tech for PSP handheld...LinkedIn links a million...AOL gives exclusive sneak peek for fall TV.
Sci/Tech,The company licenses graphics compression technology from S3 Graphics for its upcoming PlayStation Portable.
Sci/Tech,Apple unveils its new ultra-thin G5 iMac while Logitech readies the first laser mouse. Also: HP's holiday offerings.
Sci/Tech,"Investigations, arrests highlight how technology aids and weakens terror network."
Sci/Tech,Supersleek 5GB digital audio player is set to challenge Apple's IPod Mini.
Business,"The European Union will open talks in coming days on whether and when to impose sanctions on US goods, the bloc #39;s executive says, a day after winning WTO backing over the  quot;Byrd quot; anti-dumping law."
Business," Sep 1 2004   Conrad Black, the former CEO of Hollinger International, boldly and methodically abused his power to pocket millions of dollars that should have gone to the company, an internal investigation revealed."
Business,"LONDON, September 1 (New Ratings) - UBS AG (UBR.FSE) has reportedly agreed to acquire Charles Schwab Corporations capital markets unit for \$265 million in an all cash deal."
Business,"Rodrigo Rato, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, on Tuesday urged Argentina to increase government saving and to arrive at a comprehensive agreement with its private creditors."
Business,"National Grid Transco, the pipes and pylons company, yesterday announced a 6bn deal to sell half its gas distribution business. The move pleased the City but alarmed unions and consumer groups."
Business,Worries about job prospects led to a bigger-than-expected drop in consumer confidence in August and provided more evidence of the fragility of the economic expansion.
Business,"HONG KONG China Telecom, the publicly traded unit of China #39;s biggest fixed-line operator, said Wednesday that profit in the first half of the year rose 13 percent after it bought networks from its parent and expanded a service that competes for mobile "
Business,"Stocks to watch on Wednesday: FOREST LABORATORIES INC. (FRX.N: Quote, Profile, Research). The drug company #39;s experimental treatment for Alzheimer #39;s failed to prove effective in a big clinical trial."
Business,Bank of America Corp. chief executive Kenneth D. Lewis reaffirmed his bank #39;s commitment to New England yesterday in a round of meetings in Boston with state 
Business,"TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. #39;s new president starts today, about a month after he and others were acquitted of federal grand jury charges of kickbacks and conspiracy."
Business,Chiron Corp. said yesterday that it has acquired a La Jolla biotechnology company to further efforts to develop a donor blood screening test to detect mad cow disease.
Sci/Tech,"small-mass planets soon, quot; said Paul Butler of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the co-discoverer of one of the new planets."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its long-awaited iMac G5, a 2-inch thick, all-in-one device that hides its computing guts behind a flat-panel screen perched on an aluminum foot."
Sci/Tech,"One in ten desktops will have problems with the Microsoft Service Pack 2 (SP2) update for Windows XP, claims an integration consultancy."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, September 1 (New Ratings) - Microsoft (MSFT.NAS) reportedly intends to ship Longhorn, its next version of Windows operating system, without WinFS, the next-generation file system."
Sci/Tech,Samsung mobile phones look set to double as m-wallets as the mobile phone manufacturer signs a Near Field Communication chip deal with Philips.
Sci/Tech,"Japanese hi-tech giants Hitachi, Matsushita and Toshiba said Tuesday they will jointly produce large liquid crystal display (LCD) panels to help them compete more effectively in the lucrative flat-screen television market."
Sci/Tech,"A BERKSHIRE-based email archiving company, KVault Software, has been bought for \$225m (125m) by Veritas Software, a leading US security specialist."
Sci/Tech,"Web sites that reunite and reignite old lovers are helping push up England #39;s divorce rates, according to a counselling service."
Sci/Tech,"Over the past six months, the usual strict hierarchies of the chip world have seen some rearranging. Perennial underdog Advanced Micro Devices (AMD:NYSE - news - research) has made impressive strides with "
Sci/Tech,The SCO Group is working on a deal with its lawyers to cap the costs of its legal battle over Linux although it claims to be  quot;well positioned quot; to pursue its current litigation through to its conclusion.
Sci/Tech,"If you can #39;t beat  #39;em, copy  #39;em. Creative Technology today began selling an updated version of its MuVo2 hard drive-based music player in five alternative colours reminiscent of Apple #39;s iPod Mini."
Sci/Tech,"The face of an Egyptian artisan named Harwa has been seen for the first time in 3000 years using CT scans, X-rays and 3D modelling technology."
Sci/Tech,"Logitech Inc. was set Wednesday to introduce a new mouse that uses a laser beam to track the movements of the device. The mouse, which Logitech claims will be "
Sci/Tech,"It might cost you \$25 to pick up a wireless access point at Circuit City, but if you want to fool around with some enterprise-level WiFi you normally gotta shell out the big bucks for some commercial-grade ceiling-mounted gear."
Sci/Tech,America Online is joining a growing number of players beyond traditional phone companies rolling out or testing phone calls over the Internet.
Sports,"The arrest of 16 people, including champion jockey Kieren Fallon, in an investigation into horse race fixing is clearly very embarrassing for the sport."
Sports,appointed Roma coach Rudi Voller would be willing to step down if his predecessor Cesare Prandelli decides to return to the Giallorossi club.
Sports,  Talk in China has shifted from holding a  #39;green #39; or  #39;people #39;s #39; Olympics to a  #39;frugal Games #39; as Beijing tightens its purse strings while undertaking massive preparations to play host to the 2008 event.
Sports,Vanderlei de Lima lost his first place position after former priest Cornelius Horan burst onto the track and wrestled him into the crowd.
Sports,"The match started at about 4 pm on Louis Armstrong Stadium Court with plenty of empty seats and a lazy, late-summer loginess to the game."
Sports,"Even wearing an unflattering honey mustard- colored sweater, Team Canada players showed their true colors in their opening game of the World Cup of Hockey on Tuesday."
Sports,"Tailback Troy Hambrick once bristled at the prospect of playing behind Emmitt Smith in Dallas, believing the aging Hall of Fame-bound rusher was taking carries that belonged to him."
World,"Seven truck drivers taken hostage in Iraq over a month ago have been released, according to their employer, Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport company."
World,"AL-FASHER, Sudan Sept. 1, 2004 - Rebels released six Sudanese aid workers early Wednesday in Darfur, four days after they went missing during a trip to register refugees fled a brutal campaign of killings in the war-ravaged region, a UN official said."
World,"The Nepalese capital Kathmandu is under a curfew, which the government imposed after the city erupted in violent protests against the killing of 12 Nepalese workers in Iraq."
World,"Gunmen opened fire on former Iraqi governing council president Ahmed Chalabi #39;s convoy on Wednesday, wounding two of his bodyguards, the politician and his aides said."
World,A group of people thought to be North Korean refugees is now in the visa section of the Japanese embassy in Beijing. Japanese diplomats say 29 people entered a Japanese school in the capital Wednesday.
World,"Constitutional amendment drafted will allow Lahoud to stand for re-election despite opposition at home, abroad. BEIRUT - Lebanese MPs will vote Friday on a constitutional amendment drafted under pressure from "
World,"Insurgents fired mortars and rockets at a venue where Iraq #39;s interim national assembly held its first session Wednesday, a stark reminder of the country #39;s risky road to elections in January."
Sci/Tech,"Two Neptune-sized planets have been discovered circling stars beyond our Solar System, US astronomers reported on Tuesday. The discoveries, which come less than a week after a similar announcement by European "
Sci/Tech,"The Cupertino firm unveiled a new line of iMac desktop computers on Tuesday that have been reduced to a simple 2-inch deep flat-panel LCD display, held up by a slim, aluminum stand."
Sci/Tech," A new class of planets has been found orbiting stars besides our sun, in a possible giant leap forward in the search for Earth like planets that might harbour life."
Sports,"NEWCASTLE, England: Bobby Robson #39;s five-year reign as Newcastle United manager ended yesterday when he paid the price for his side #39;s poor start to the season and growing dressing room unrest."
Sports,Maria Sharapova nearly crumbled under the weight of remarkable expectations Tuesday night in her first-round match at the US Open.
World,"MOSCOW: At least three people were killed when gunmen took up to 240 people hostage in a school in North Ossetia, close to Chechnya, ITAR-TASS quoted local authorities as saying."
World,The Sudanese Red Crescent confirmed on Wednesday the release of a group of Sudanese aid workers kidnapped by rebels in Darfur since weekend.
World,"US Army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins, who allegedly defected to North Korea nearly 40 years ago, is promising to face desertion charges against him soon."
World,For more than four years now the word President Vladimir Putin has used about the situation in Chechnya is  quot;normalisation quot;.
World,"France launched the sale of at least 9.6 percent of France Telecom, a move that could raise up to 5.8 billion euros (\$7.1 billion) that will be used to help the French government reduce its national debt."
World,"Charles Robert Jenkins, a one-time US Army sergeant accused of defecting to North Korea 39 years ago, has saidy he will soon surrender to military authorities to  quot;face the charges that have been filed against me."
Sci/Tech,"The half-dome base is gone, and the iMac G5 is iPod-white in colour. Get more of our first impressions of Apple #39;s redesigned iMac."
Sci/Tech,"Viable embryos have been created from dead people by fusing their cells with empty cow eggs, a controversial fertility scientist claimed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"China offered a rare glimpse of its manned space flight center Wednesday, drawing back -- if only slightly -- the veil of secrecy around China #39;s ambitions in outer space."
Sports,"THREE jockeys and a trainer were arrested today in a probe into alleged fixing of horse races. More than 130 officers raided 19 addresses across Suffolk, North Yorkshire and South Yorkshire and arrested 12 people for conspiracy to defraud."
Sports,"A provisional 2005 calendar was doing the rounds in Belgium. It features nineteen races, one more than this year, with all 2004 events still in place, joined by a new race in Turkey."
Sports,Debutant Alex Wharf claimed three quick wickets as England took charge of their first NatWest Challenge match against India at Trent Bridge today.
World,"Heavily armed insurgents, some with explosives strapped to their bodies, seized a school in southern Russia today and herded scores of schoolchildren and others into its gymnasium."
World,"Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic has ended his opening statement in his war crimes trial, arguing he did nothing wrong."
World,"SEVEN truck drivers from Egypt, Kenya and India held hostage in Iraq since July 21 and working for a Kuwaiti firm have been released, Al-Arabiya television has reported."
World,An American soldier accused of deserting to North Korea in 1965 and now in hospital in Tokyo says he is willing to report to the US military in Japan to face charges.
Business,"The retaliatory tariffs are less than the Europeans and others had sought, and they are far less than the \$4 billion the WTO authorized the EU to impose in another case involving US export subsidies."
Business,Consumer confidence in the US economy fell in August for the first time since February as job growth faded and oil prices rose to a record.
Business,"Oil prices dropped sharply Monday, falling below \$42 US per barrel, as last week #39;s selloff continued despite sabotage of Iraqi oil infrastructure that curbed exports."
Business,"Airbus SAS, the world #39;s largest maker of commercial aircraft, is poised to supply an unspecified number of A319 planes to the Philippines #39; second-biggest airline Cebu Air Inc."
Business,  Bank of America chief executive Ken Lewis will continue meeting with local officials this week who question whether the bank broke commitments by ordering job cuts in its acquisition of FleetBoston.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced an latest version of iMac desktop computer, a sleek model in which the processors and drives are packaged behind its 2-inch-thick monitor."
Sci/Tech,"Underlining the importance of message archiving software, Veritas Software Corp. has announced plans for a \$224 million cash acquisition of KVS Software Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"Online retail giant eBay Inc. plans to increase its stake in Internet Auction, South Korea #39;s top online auctioneer, to 85.61 percent, the Korean firm said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,A MAVERICK cloning scientist came under severe criticism yesterday as he denied exploiting bereaved couples by using DNA from their dead children in his experiments.
Sports,"The New York Yankees, the most celebrated franchise in United States sport who boast a payroll of more than \$A255 million, have gone down 22-0 to the Cleveland Indians in New York."
Sports,Raef LaFrentz can talk all he wants about how good his surgically repaired right knee feels. He can put all kinds of percentages on his recovery/comeback. He can liken his agility on the court to how it was before the operation.
Sci/Tech," quot;A lot of people are going to ask,  #39;Where did the computer go? #39; quot; says Phil Schiller, Apple #39;s senior vice president of worldwide product marketing."
Sci/Tech,"Rio #39;s new 5GB Carbon is the sleekest MP3 player I #39;ve laid eyes on. Happily, the device, which hits stores this week, isn #39;t just about looks: A simple interface and amazing battery life make it the new mini to beat."
Sports,"Champion jockey Kieren Fallon was among 16 people arrested Wednesday in an investigation into corruption within horse racing, Britain #39;s domestic Press Association news agency reported."
Sports,"US OPEN fifth seed Tim Henman hopes to put a back problem behind him as he looks to progress in the final grand slam event of the year, the US Open at Flushing Meadow in New York."
World," Islamic militants freed seven truck drivers from India, Kenya and Egypt held hostage in Iraq for six weeks, offering a ray of hope Wednesday to a dozen other foreign nationals still in captivity."
Business, Shares of SuperGen Inc.  jumped more than 24 percent in trading before the market opened on Wednesday after MGI Pharma Inc.  said it would take a  #36;40 million stake in the company as part of a cancer drug license deal.
Business, Stocks to watch on Wednesday: FOREST LABORATORIES INC.
World," Pakistani security forces have arrested two ""important"" al Qaeda operatives, including an Egyptian, a senior official said on Wednesday."
Business," Oil prices rose on Wednesday, stemming an eight session slide that has dragged prices down 14 percent from record highs as news emerged of a fresh pipeline fire in Iraq."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox looked at the out of town scoreboard and could hardly believe what they saw. The New York Yankees were trailing big at home against the Cleveland Indians in what would be the worst loss in the 101 year history of the storied franchise.
World," Russia deployed extra troops to guard dozens of nuclear facilities across the country on Wednesday after militants seized a school in the south and a suicide bomb attack in Moscow, the nuclear authority said."
Sports," About three quarters of potential jurors in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case have already been told whether to return to the courthouse later this week for more questioning, putting the selection process on schedule, court officials say."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans eased last week for the second week in a row even though 30 year mortgage interest rates decreased slightly, an industry group said on Wednesday."
World," Rebels released six Sudanese aid workers early Wednesday in Darfur, four days after they went missing during a trip to register refugees fleeing a brutal campaign of killings in the war ravaged region, a U.N. official said."
Sports,"In the wake of leaked grand jury testimony that implicated superstars Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi in the BALCO steroid scandal, Major League Baseball and the Players Association may be close to forging a tougher new policy on drug testing."
Sci/Tech, German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom has agreed with French firm Vivendi Universal and Polish energy group Elektrim to buy Poland's biggest mobile phone group PTC.
World," Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf swore in a 32 member cabinet headed by newly elected Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, officials said."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft's next version of Windows, due in 2006, is code named Longhorn. Last week, after Microsoft said it is postponing what would've been the most profound new feature of Longhorn, the tech comedians started calling the coming operating system Shorthorn."
Business, Stocks looked to open flat on  Wednesday as investors await Friday's job figures and stay  cautious as concerns loom about potential disruptions to the  Republican party's convention in New York this week.
Business," Shares of SuperGen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUPG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUPG.O</A>  jumped more than 24 percent in trading before the market opened  on Wednesday after MGI Pharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOGN.O</A> said it would take  a  $40 million stake in the company as part of a cancer drug  license deal."
Sports," Her credentials are impeccable  #151; No. 1 player in the world, winner of the Olympic gold medal. And yet, there were moments Tuesday at the U.S. Open when Justine Henin Hardenne was in trouble, challenged by a teenager who had never played in a Grand Slam event before."
World," The pharmaceutical industry, fighting to defeat proposals that would give U.S. patients easier access to cheaper Canadian drugs, is making the most of its chance for face time with lawmakers at the GOP convention."
Business, The drug company's experimental treatment for Alzheimer's  failed to prove effective in a big clinical trial. The stock  closed Tuesday at \$45.85 on the New York Stock Exchange before  falling 10 percent in after-hours trading following release of  the trial results.  
Business," Oil prices rose on Wednesday, stemming  an eight session slide that has dragged prices down 14 percent  from record highs as news emerged of a fresh pipeline fire in  Iraq."
Sci/Tech," The last Atlas 2 rocket was launched on Tuesday, putting a national security satellite into orbit after four days of delays caused mostly by stormy weather."
Sci/Tech," Residents burned tires and children took to the streets with sticks in Senegal's capital on Wednesday to fight an invasion of locusts, as 12 West African nations agreed on a battle plan."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  eased last week for the second week in a row even though  30 year mortgage interest rates decreased slightly, an industry  group said on Wednesday."
World," Islamic militants freed seven truck  drivers from India, Kenya and Egypt held hostage in Iraq for  six weeks, offering a ray of hope Wednesday to a dozen other  foreign nationals still in captivity."
Business," Boston Scientific Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BSX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BSX.N</A>, whose  Taxus heart device has been involved in a major recall, said on  Wednesday preliminary August sales of the device slowed to  $200  million from  $207 million reported in July, and issued an  outlook that was below Wall Street estimates."
World," Pakistani security forces have  arrested two ""important"" al Qaeda operatives, including an  Egyptian, a senior official said on Wednesday."
World, A Kuwaiti company with seven truck  drivers held captive in Iraq said Wednesday that they have been  freed by their captors.
Business," The dollar struggled on Wednesday to  move away from the previous day's six week lows versus the yen  and a one week trough against the euro brought on by weak U.S.  data, but caution remained high ahead of other key releases."
World," A top Iranian dissident demanded trial  by jury Wednesday, refusing to be tried by one Hardline judge  on charges including ""acting against state security."""
World," Pope John Paul, echoing appeals by Muslim  leaders, called Wednesday for the release of two French  journalists held hostage in Iraq as France's foreign minister  pressed on with a Middle East rescue mission."
World, Talks billed as the last chance to save  Northern Ireland's 1998 Good Friday peace agreement began on  Wednesday with the end of the IRA guerrilla group as one of  their prime aims.
World," Former Yugoslav President Slobodan  Milosevic condemned his war crimes trial as a ""pure farce"" on  Wednesday in a defiant finish to his opening defense statement  against charges of ethnic cleansing in the Balkans."
Business,"When Juan Jose Perez, an Ohio delegate, formally placed George W. Bush's name in nomination for president Monday, two men stood by to make sure there were no mistakes."
World," DAKAR, Senegal (Reuters) - Residents burned tires and  children took to the streets with sticks in Senegal's capital  on Wednesday to fight an invasion of locusts, as 12 West  African nations agreed on a battle plan."
Business,The Japanese car maker and three former executives plead not guilty to charges of covering up a truck defect in an official report.
Sci/Tech," IN AN OCTOPUS'S NURSERY: Aurora, a female giant octopus who hit it off with an elderly male of the species at the Alaska Sealife Center in May, had been tending thousands of eggs ever since. Her sweetheart, J 1, died in September."
Business,A union claims that strikers at Botswana's biggest diamond firm are  being evicted from their company-owned homes.
Business,"year old victim of a Tunisian bomb attack brings a case against  Europe's biggest travel agency, TUI."
Sports,"As opening statements go, this was something along the lines of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan and JFK's inaugural address. In the first true  quot;big quot; game of the season -- the series opener against the potential playoff foes from Anaheim on the very eve of September -- the Red Sox batted around and put a 4-0 lead on the board ..."
Sports,"  With an epic defeat, the New York Yankees' hold on first place in the American League East became increasingly tenuous."
Business,Irish bookmaker Paddy Power reports a dramatic jump in interim profits after punters' fortunes take a turn for the worse.
Sports,"Several Angels offered only cliches last night when asked about the baseball season entering the home stretch. But others were more candid about their important series at Fenway Park. When asked if facing Boston at a time when it was playing its best ball of the season represented a welcome challenge, an incredulous look came across the face of Anaheim ..."
Sci/Tech," The United States showed no signs of budging in its opposition to the Kyoto protocol Monday as U.N. climate change talks began, a month after President Bush's reelection and Russia's ratification of the agreement."
Sports,"Rich Harden pitched seven solid innings, helping the Oakland A's extend their winning streak to eight games with a 7-2 win over the White Sox last night in Chicago."
Business,The key security update for Windows XP looks set to cause trouble for thousands of firms reveals a survey.
Sports,"Among other things left behind by Nomar Garciaparra is his summer baseball camp at Stonehill College, but another member of the Red Sox already has plans to take over next year."
World,"Armed men and women seize a secondary school in southern Russia, taking up to 200 pupils hostage."
Sports,"Options, options. Will the Patriots enter the season with Rohan Davey and Kliff Kingsbury as their backup quarterbacks or will they wait for Jim Miller , whom they released yesterday, to get ready and then re-sign him? Will they sign a quarterback if one is released in the next few days or trade for one?"
World,Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic denies Serbs committed war crimes he is accused of orchestrating.
Sports,"Charles Woodson signed the Oakland Raiders' one-year tender for \$8.782 million yesterday, rejoining the team after a 33-day holdout."
World,"Militants in Iraq have freed seven foreign lorry drivers held hostage for more than a month, their employer says."
Sports,"On Monday, reporters were speculating about whether Bruins captain Joe Thornton would be odd man out for Team Canada in last night's World Cup matchup against Team USA at the Bell Centre because of the amount of talent on the roster. But Thornton knew something they didn't. During an on-ice meeting with coach Pat Quinn during practice that ..."
Sports,"In the Deutsche Bank field of 156 golfers, many are well-known, but a lot are far removed from the spotlight. Meet another of those unheralded golfers -- PGA Tour rookie Zach Johnson. He won the BellSouth Classic in April and ranks 23d on the money list, but he's hardly a household name. Yet."
World,England coach Sir Clive Woodward says he will hand in his resignation on Wednesday.
World,Kenyan police seek the extradition of a UK-based evangelist over an alleged child-smuggling ring.
Sports,"BC HIGH Coach: Jim Cotter (41st year, 232-139-17). Last year's record: 4-7. Returning starters (8): Chris Marinelli, TE/DT, 6-7, 275, Sr.; Jack Shields, QB, 6-6, 225, Jr.; Dan Capeless, FB, 5-11, 190, Jr.; Joe Hobin, OG, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Mike Cannon, OG, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Ryan Cooney, WB/FS, 6-2, 195, Sr.; Mariano Beecher, CB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Matt Fopiano, NG, ..."
Sports,"ARLINGTON Coach: Rob DiLoreto (third year, 9-11). Last year's record: 4-6. Returning starters (12): Jay McGrath, C, 6-0, 260, Sr.; Michael O'Loughlin, RB, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Moses Ortiz, TE, 6-1 215, Sr.; Jordan Cooper, SE, 6-3, 195, Sr.; Neil Rainford, RB, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Michael Talarico, RB, 6-0, 195, Jr.; Peter Samko, OG, 5-9, 255, Jr.; Josh Vest, DL, 6-0, ..."
Business,Fidelity Investments pays its mutual fund managers handsomely to do one thing: outsmart the stock market.
Sports,"Amateur baseball: Yawkey League playoffs -- Somerville vs. South Boston at Ronan Park, Dorchester, 7:30 p.m."
Business,"It was the final Saturday morning in August in this North Shore town, the kind of day made for yard sales or packing off to the beach with the kids. But as the brilliant sun poured through the stained-glass windows of St. Richard Church, hundreds had come to say goodbye to Tim Harbert, a husband, a father of ..."
Sports,"It's called the US Open, and though fewer than a fifth of the competitors this year are US-born, it's not because the US Tennis Association hasn't tried to get more Americans. All 16 of the wild cards in men's and women's singles were awarded to Americans, even at the expense of the men's NCAA champion, Benjamin Becker ..."
Sports,BASEBALL Atlanta (NL): Optioned P Roman Colon to Greenville (Southern); recalled OF Dewayne Wise from Richmond (IL). Boston (AL): Purchased C Sandy Martinez from Cleveland (AL) and assigned him to Pawtucket (IL). Cleveland (AL): Recalled OF Ryan Ludwick from Buffalo (IL). Chicago (NL): Acquired OF Ben Grieve from Milwaukee (NL) for player to be named and cash; acquired C Mike ...
Business,Consumers' renewed worries about job prospects led to a bigger-than-expected drop in confidence in August and provided more evidence of the fragility of the economic expansion.
Sports,"The Chicago Cubs made a pair of trades yesterday, getting outfielder Ben Grieve from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash and a player to be named and backup catcher Mike DiFelice from the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named. Grieve, 28, hit .261 with seven home runs and 29 RBIs in 108 games for Milwaukee. He is a career ..."
Business,"The price of oil slid toward \$42 a barrel yesterday despite confusion about the status of Iraqi exports, indicating the market has become less worried about the global balance of supply and demand."
Sports,"The regulars at the Thessalia Grill on Skiathou Street had waited all month for Panagiotis Tsimbidas to open his doors, which had been closed because of his annual August vacation and the unexpected heart problems of his elderly father-in-law."
Business,"The rivalry between TechTarget Inc., an upstart Needham technology publisher, and the giant International Data Group intensified as TechTarget hired away two key IDG executives. Maryfran Johnson, longtime editor of the IDG publication Computerworld, and Joseph Levy, who headed the company's CXO Media group, are joining TechTarget to launch publications. ''Right now we're not revealing what we're working on, quot; said ..."
World,Champion jockey Kieren Fallon is among 16 people arrested over allegations of horse race fixing.
Business,"In what Governor Mitt Romney hopes will be a regulatory swan song, Massachusetts officials yesterday began hearing testimony on rate increases sought by the state's automobile insurers and agents that would boost the average premium of drivers next year by 9.3 percent, to \$1,183."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. may forecast a drop in third-quarter sales of its Taxus heart stent after three recalls cut demand for the device, the company's top-selling product."
World,The Genesis spaceprobe with its cargo of solar wind particles is just a week away from reaching Earth.
World,The Passion of the Christ sells 2.4 million copies on DVD in its first few hours on sale in the US.
World,  A gruesome video posted on a website purportedly showed militants beheading a Nepalese worker and shooting 11 others in the first mass slaying of foreign hostages during the Iraqi insurgency.
World,"BEERSHEBA, Israel -- Palestinian suicide bombers blew up two passenger buses in near-simultaneous explosions yesterday afternoon along the main thoroughfare of this southern Israeli city, killing 16 people and shattering a five-month lull in suicide attacks inside the Jewish state."
World,"  The State Department welcomed yesterday steps by China and Taiwan to ease tensions by curtailing long planned military exercises. Taiwan canceled a major live fire military exercise shortly after Beijing reportedly called off massive war games near Taiwan.  quot;We welcome and encourage all these steps that are being taken by Taiwan and the People's Republic of China to reduce tensions, quot; ..."
World,"  US warplanes bombed an Afghan village in the heat of a battle between US led forces and insurgents, killing more than a dozen people and striking the camp of a Danish relief group."
World,"BANGALORE, India -- For three generations, two families have fought over an acre of farmland in an arid stretch of southern India, each waving documents to support its claim."
World,"  No parking spaces. Crippling traffic jams. Sky high rents. Is this London, Rome, or Athens? No, it's Bucharest, where communism and capitalism have conspired to make it Europe's most crowded capital."
World,"  For the 14 years he worked as an undocumented migrant in the United States, Carmelo Rivera saw up to  $30 deducted each week from the  $300 to  $500 he earned as a vineyard worker. The deductions were supposed to pay for his retirement."
World,"ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish commandos killed 11 Kurds in three days of battles in the mountains bordering Iraq, one of the biggest offensives against the autonomy-seeking rebels in five years, authorities said yesterday. The government didn't rule out bolstering its forces in northern Iraq."
World,"  In the fantasy world of Indian film, Shilpa Shetty is a reigning princess, a lissome 29 year old with a talent for twirling across Alpine meadows, muscle bound suitors in tow. Serious drama? Well, it's Bollywood, after all."
World,"Heavily armed insurgents, some with explosives strapped to their bodies, seized a school in southern Russia today and herded scores of people into its gymnasium."
World," Seven employees of a Kuwaiti trucking company who had been kidnapped in Iraq are free and headed to Kuwait, a company spokeswoman told The Associated Press Wednesday.   ""They are all fine, in good health..."
World," U.S. stock futures were indecisive early Wednesday despite Republican convention speaker Arnold Schwarzenegger's scolding of ""economic girlie men.""   Dow Jones futures were down 1 point recently, while Nasdaq futures fell 2.50 point and S P futures rose 0.30 of a point..."
World, The county election supervisor whose confusing ballot design contributed to the turmoil of the 2000 presidential election became the butt of late night talk show jokes and the target of death threats...
World," Total one day sales figures were expected Wednesday for the DVD of Mel Gibson's biblical epic ""The Passion of the Christ,"" which has already sold about 2.4 million copies.   ""We think a lot of the consumers will be going in after work to pick it up,"" said Steve Feldstein, spokesman for Fox Home Entertainment, which is distributing the DVD..."
World," Talks to end fighting between U.S. forces and Shiite militants in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City have stalled, with the government refusing militant demands for American troops to keep out of the troubled district, negotiators for the militants said Wednesday..."
World," Attackers wearing suicide bomb belts seized a school in a Russian region bordering Chechnya on Wednesday and were holding hundreds of hostages, including 200 children. The assault came a day after a suicide bomber killed 10 people in Moscow..."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney was stepping up to denounce Democrat John Kerry's ""confusion of conviction"" after President Bush formally won the Republican nomination for a second term in a carefully choreographed GOP convention roll call.    The second day of the convention brought out thousands of protesters who set out on a march to the convention site, getting in the way of a busload of delegates and engaging in shouting matches with officers around Manhattan..."
World," Israeli troops closed off a West Bank city and Palestinian militants celebrated after Hamas blew up two buses, seconds apart, in the desert town of Beersheba, killing 16 Israelis and ending a months long lull in suicide attacks.    The twin bombings shattered hopes in Israel that the period of suicide attacks   more than 100 in four years   was over..."
World," Armed attackers, some wearing suicide bomb belts, seized a school Wednesday in a Russian region bordering Chechnya and were holding hundreds of children and adults hostage, news reports said. The assault came a day after a suicide bomber killed 10 people in Moscow..."
World,"Armed terrorists stormed a school in southern Russia near the separatist region of Chechnya Wednesday morning, taking hostage more than a hundred students, teachers and parents after a shootout with local police, authorities said."
Business,"If you'd like to vote for a third-party candidate, but don't want to cost the Democrats or Republicans the election, take heart. Sites are cropping up to allow voters in swing states to swap votes with people in non-swing states. By Joanna Glasner."
Sports,Denny Neagle's second run-in with the law in a little more than a year cost him his job with the Colorado Rockies.
Sci/Tech,The UK music industry launches its first official download chart on BBC Radio 1 on Wednesday evening.
Sci/Tech,Pensioners celebrate after their internet caf is chosen as one of the world's best places to surf the internet.
Sci/Tech,Websites which reunite old flames may be contributing to the highest UK divorce rate for seven years.
Sci/Tech,The leader of a ring that sold weight-loss drugs and other controlled substances over the Internet pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge yesterday even as he defended his business and insisted that he never intended to harm patients.
Sci/Tech,"From digital video cameras on the sidelines to Sony PlayStation 2s in the locker room, technology is changing the way coaches and players prepare for games."
Sci/Tech,Technologies that let people record satellite and Internet radio broadcasts digitally are opening a new front in the recording industry's war on music piracy.
Sci/Tech,Nintendo Co. has permanently slashed prices on its Game Boy Advance SP portable video game system as the company tries to entrench its No. 1 position in the handheld game market.
Sci/Tech,"For about \$10 million, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Sci/Tech,"  International Space Station Commander Gennady Padalka and NASA ISS Science Officer Mike Fincke will replace and install equipment during their fourth and final Expedition 9 spacewalk.     Some of that equipment, three new antennas, will help guide the new Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) to its first docking to the Station late next year..."
Sci/Tech,"By E.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- The new federal dietary formula may offer sweet rewards for following its guidelines, an idea that's not settling well with nutritionists..."
Sci/Tech,Doctors say patients timid about having surgeries for fear of pain shouldn't put it off: A new focus on patient comfort and advances in pain management are making many procedures nearly pain-free.
Sci/Tech,"By SHARON THEIMER    NEW YORK (AP) -- The pharmaceutical industry, fighting to defeat proposals that would give U.S. patients easier access to cheaper Canadian drugs, is making the most of its chance for face time with lawmakers at the GOP convention..."
Sci/Tech,"By EMMA ROSS    MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- A simple test that scrutinizes bad cholesterol more closely may more reliably predict who is going to have a heart attack, new research indicates.    The current test measures total cholesterol and the breakdown of good HDL and bad LDL cholesterol..."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----       ACE Inhibitors Protect Artery Lining      Blood pressure drugs called ACE inhibitors not only lower blood pressure but also improve the health of artery walls, says an Italian study that reveals exactly how the drugs help protect people against heart attacks.      It's long been suspected that there had to be something else besides the ability of ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors to lower blood pressure to explain their benefit to patients..."
Sci/Tech,Among new products from 3am Labs is a free tool for accessing a PC via any device with a browser.
Sci/Tech,"  The IT planners began working 18 months ago, evaluating the buildings that would contain 4,800 delegates and twice as many journalists at this week's Republican National Convention in New York. From the start, they agreed on one major infrastructure issue: No wireless."
Sci/Tech,Storage and backup application vendor Veritas Software Corp. is acquiring e-mail archiving vendor KVault Software Ltd. (KVS) to bolster its offerings to customers.
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. is expected to add a splash of color to its laser printer lineup Wednesday with three new models for businesses and home-office users.
Sci/Tech," Logitech Inc. was set Wednesday to introduce a new mouse that uses a laser beam to track the movements of the device. The mouse, which Logitech claims will be the first such laser tracking device, provides end users with better click and point capabilities than traditional LED  (light emitting diode) based optical mice, according to company officials."
Sci/Tech,"If a technology currently in development pans out, one handset could work on multiple cellular networks."
Sci/Tech,Spyware problems continue to rise. Congress is stepping up to the plate--but will its efforts be more effective than CAN-SPAM?
Sci/Tech,Technologies that let people record satellite and Internet radio broadcasts digitally are opening a new front in the recording industry's war on music piracy. This has given the music industry a new problem to worry about.
Sci/Tech,"By ANICK JESDANUN    NEW YORK (AP) -- The wiring at the Republican National Convention is rich enough to download the entire Encyclopedia Britannica in roughly 30 seconds. More noteworthy, though, is what the gathering lacks: Wi-Fi wireless networks for Internet access..."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Forget about a better mousetrap..."
Sci/Tech,By MATT SLAGLE    DALLAS (AP) -- Nintendo Co. has permanently slashed prices on its Game Boy Advance SP portable video game system as the company tries to entrench its No...
Sci/Tech,"By DAVID B. CARUSO    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- For about \$10 million, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot..."
Business,"Shares of Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) slid more than 3 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday after reporting that sales of its Taxus stent slowed "
Business,"Albertsons Inc., the No. 2 US supermarket chain, said second-quarter profit dropped 36 percent after the Boise, Idaho-based company slashed prices to attract shoppers lost during a strike in Southern California."
Business,"MELVILLE, NY - The Hain Celestial Group #39;s earnings matched analysts #39; estimates for the latest quarter, and the natural food company said it expects improved earnings because of price increases and recent acquisitions."
Business,Nintendo Co. has permanently slashed prices on its Game Boy Advance SP portable video game system as the company tries to entrench its No.
Sports,"England won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international against India at Trent Bridge on Wednesday. The home side handed a debut to all rounder Alex Wharf, who "
World,"Slobodan Milosevic attacked a prosecution theory that he sought to carve out an ethnically pure greater Serbia in the broken Yugoslav federation, and branded the war crimes indictments against him a sheer mutilation of justice."
World,"Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher agreed to pay the 165,000-pound bail (about 297,000 US dollars) required to release her son Mark Thatcher from house arrest in "
World,"NAIROBI : Rebels in Darfur released six aid workers taken hostage over the weekend, aid agencies said, but there was still no word on the fate of 22 other health workers missing in the war-ravaged western Sudanese region."
Sci/Tech,"At this year's Ars Electronica, the largest annual festival of technology and art, organizers are focusing on a simple question: Have the technological advancements of the last quarter century helped or hurt us? By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"With 24-hour-a-day talk on all things political, the web is the ultimate gauge of public thinking. A new site seeks to capture up-to-the-minute buzz with an index of the most authoritative political bloggers. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"Bidding his desk job goodbye, a web designer is taking his Segway scooter on a cross-country trek from Seattle to Boston. Friends are documenting the 10-mile-per-hour trip along the way. By Rachel Metz."
Sci/Tech,Gordon Rugg cracked the 400-year-old mystery of the Voynich manuscript. Next up: everything from Alzheimer's to the origins of the universe. By Joseph D'Agnese from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Two separate teams of astronomers find Neptune-size planets beyond our solar system. Earth-like planets are just around the corner, they say. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,The touch-screen voting machines used in 15 Florida counties appear to work smoothly during the state's primary election Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"Apple introduces a new flat-screen iMac in Paris that looks more like an iPod than a Luxo-lamp. Starting at \$1,300, the new model has Parisian Mac nuts saying 'oui.'"
Sci/Tech,A trio of newly discovered worlds are much smaller than any other planets previously discovered outside of the solar system.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer introduced an updated version of its iMac home computer with a minimalist all-in-one system that hides the computer's internal components inside a flat-panel L.C.D. display.
Sci/Tech,Technologies that let people record satellite and Internet radio broadcasts digitally are opening a new front in the recording industry's war on music piracy.
Sci/Tech,"Video game sales soared to a record \$18.2 billion last year, but the days of strong growth are on pause as players await a new generation of consoles."
Sci/Tech, Supersleek 5GB digital audio player is set to challenge Apple's IPod Mini.
Business,Brazilian president Lula da Silva says his government will cancel 95 - or \$332m - of the debt owed to it by Mozambique.
Business,Dow Jones Industrial Average futures declined amid concern an upcoming report on manufacturing may point to slowing economic growth.
Business,Japanese videogame maker Nintendo Co Ltd said on Wednesday it would cut the price of its handheld videogame console Game Boy Advance SP by 21.
Business,"The Bank of England has applied the brakes, and the UK housing juggernaut is finally juddering to a halt... The latest house price report from the Nationwide confirms that the housing market has pulled out "
Sports,Manchester United have revealed they had no plans to sign Wayne Rooney until Newcastle made a bid for the striker. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said he had held talks with Everton boss David Moyes about signing 
Sports,"The Cubs made a pair of trades yesterday, getting OF Ben Grieve from the Brewers and acquiring backup C Mike DiFelice from the Tigers."
Sports,"The life and times of former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight could soon be coming to television. The fiery Knight, who now coaches at Texas Tech, met with television officials last month in "
World,"Hostage takers holding up to 240 people at a school in southern Russia have refused to talk with a top Islamic leader and demanded to meet with regional leaders instead, ITAR-TASS reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Among new products from 3am Labs is a free tool for accessing a PC via any device with a browser.
World," European shares started little changed on Tuesday, weighed by the dollar's fall to a new record low against the euro, and a rise in oil prices, while French insurer Scor fell on worries over a WTC jury decision."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. said Wednesday it expects overall third-quarter sales will miss analyst expectations as preliminary August sales of its Taxus heart device, which was involved in "
Business,"  The euro zone continues to experience a jobless recovery, with no indication that new jobs are being created after more than a year of generally sluggish economic growth."
Business,"Despite higher oil prices, the Singapore government on Wednesday keeps its economic growth forecast of 8 percent to 9 percent for this year, and growth of 3 percent to 5 percent for next year."
Sci/Tech,"Unix vendor SCO Group (Quote, Chart), in the midst of copyright infringement lawsuits over parts of Linux, reported a net loss of \$7."
Sci/Tech,"As the internet caf celebrates its 10th birthday, what future does it face as net access at home becomes an everyday reality for more and more people?"
World,"Jerusalem, Sept 1. (PTI): Vowing to fight terrorism with  quot;all the might quot;, Israel today launched a military offensive against the Palestinian Hamas militant group destroying the house of a man involved in yesterday #39;s suicide attacks that left 16 dead."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Keyword Trademark Infringements\\On May 19, 2004, auto insurance company Geico sued Google and Overture for allegedly violating its trademarks in search-related advertisements, in the latest legal salvo against the Internet companies.\\The insurer charged the two companies with infringing on its trademarks when they sold them as keywords to ..."
World," Suspected of seeking nuclear weapons and sponsoring terrorism, Iran could prove to be the biggest foreign policy challenge for the winner of the presidential election."
Business," eBay Inc.  offered about  #36;530 million to buy the remainder of South Korean affiliate Internet Auction Co. Ltd. as it pushes deeper into Asia, saying key shareholders had accepted a 79 percent increase to an earlier offer."
Business," eBay Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EBAY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EBAY.O</A> offered about  $530  million to buy the remainder of South Korean affiliate Internet  Auction Co. Ltd. as it pushes deeper into Asia, saying key  shareholders had accepted a 79 percent increase to an earlier  offer."
Business," Omnicare Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OCR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OCR.N</A> said on  Wednesday it extended its  $30 a share all cash offer for all  the outstanding shares of NeighborCare Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NCRX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NCRX.O</A>."
World," Pakistani security forces have  arrested two important al Qaeda operatives, including an  Egyptian and a Saudi national, officials said Wednesday."
World,Climate scientists tell a Stockholm conference that greater efforts should be made to pull CO2 from the atmosphere.
Business,"<i>The Passion of the Christ</i> is a hot DVD, even if the film studios were cast as doubting Thomas' understudies."
World," A menacing Hurricane Frances, packing 140 mph wind, crept closer Wednesday to the southeastern United States, and forecasters said Florida   still cleaning up after Charley   was at risk for another hurricane strike as soon as Friday.    As Frances closed on the Bahamas, it was expected to fluctuate in intensity and could become a Category 5 storm with winds of 156 mph or higher, said Jamie Rhome, a meteorologist with the National Hurricane Center in Miami..."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney on Wednesday was stepping up to denounce Democrat John Kerry's ""confusion of conviction"" after President Bush formally won the Republican nomination for a second term in a carefully choreographed GOP convention roll call.    Tuesday night, before a roaring audience of delegates, Bush was lauded by his wife, Laura, and California Gov..."
Business,"France launched the sale of at least 9.6 per cent of France Telecom, a move that could raise up to \$7.1 billion US that will be used to help the French government reduce its national debt."
Sci/Tech,"Japan #39;s Hitachi Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. and Toshiba Corp. struck a deal to jointly make displays for flat-screen televisions, starting as early as July 2006, the companies said Tuesday."
Sports,"SIXTEEN people, including champion jockey Kieren Fallon, were arrested today in a major investigation into alleged fixing of horse races in Britain, police and news reports said."
Sports,"It was another head-scratching turn in a Giants season in which no good deed seems to go unpunished. Brett Tomko got his eighth win Tuesday night, a 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies that lifted the Giants "
World,1 September 2004 -- Seven employees of a Kuwaiti firm taken hostage in Iraq on 21 July were freed today. Spokeswoman Rana Abu-Zaineh of the Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company confirmed that the three Kenyans 
World,The news that 12 Nepalese hostages in Iraq have been killed has shocked everyone in the country. Ever since the first images of the hostages pleading for their lives was aired on television 
Sci/Tech,"Gordon Brown's Whitehall cuts risk damaging the UK's ability to deal with key scientific problems, a trade union says."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , whose Taxus heart device has been involved in a major recall, said on Wednesday preliminary August sales of the device slowed "
Business,"TOKYO Sept. 1, 2004 - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and three former executives pleaded not guilty Wednesday to falsifying data on a vehicle defect that caused a wheel to fly off a truck and kill a pedestrian, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s a lesson leveraged for tens of millions of dollars by minority investors in Internet Auction Co., the South Korean Internet site that eBay controls and tried to take private last year."
Sci/Tech,The popularity of Friends Reunited and other internet websites was today blamed for helping to fuel a rise in divorces. Leading counselling group Relate said the growing number of cases in which people met 
Sports,"Champion jockey Kieren Fallon is among 16 people arrested in an investigation into corruption within horse racing, sources said. Two other jockeys and a trainer were also held in the probe into alleged race fixing."
Sports, The red hot Boston Red Sox hope to continue rolling as they continue their three game set with the Anaheim Angels this evening at Fenway Park.
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices rose on Wednesday, building on the previous two sessions' gains as doubts about the economic outlook and how much the Federal Reserve will be able to raise interest rates persisted."
World," United Nations inspectors have found no clear evidence of a nuclear arms program in Iran, according to an upcoming report by the International Atomic Energy Agency cited on Wednesday in The Washington Post."
World," A militant group in Iraq on Wednesday released seven foreign truck drivers they had held hostage for six weeks after dropping nearly all their demands, while Muslims united behind calls for the release of two French journalists captured by a separate group demanding that France revoke a controversial head scarf law."
World, Stephen Harmison took a hat trick as India were bowled out for a meagre 170 in the first one day international of a three game series at Trent Bridge here.
Business," L'Oreal, the world's biggest cosmetic  group, reported a 6.3 percent rise in first half earnings on  Wednesday helped by a contribution from drugmaker Sanofi, and  confirmed it was aiming for a 20th straight year of  double digit profit growth."
Business, U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday  with oil prices rebounding on fresh supply disruptions and  investors cautious before Friday's jobs figures amid concerns  of possible attacks and disruptions to the Republican party's  convention in New York.
Business,"General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. reported disappointing US sales Wednesday, prompting the nation #39;s two largest automakers to cut planned vehicle production in the fourth quarter, which could hurt profits."
Business,The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged Argentina to agree soon to pay private lenders at least part of the \$100 billion in debt the country stopped paying in January 2002.
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp., the world #39;s largest maker of heart stents, said US sales of its top-selling Taxus device recovered in August after three recalls led some doctors to stop using the product."
Business,"In a revelation that should give late-night comedians two or three days #39; worth of snark fodder, the headlines this morning startled us with the news that the world #39;s "
Business,"Carrefour, the world #39;s No. 2 retailer said Wednesday that its profit increased 5.3 percent in the first half of the year, as robust international operations and lower finance costs helped it ride out tough conditions at its core French superstores."
Business,"Growth in US factory activity slowed in August as new orders shrank and manufactures were forced to pay higher prices for supplies, a report on Wednesday showed."
Business,BHP Billiton plans an aggressive \$US1.5-2 billion (\$2.1-2.8 billion) near-doubling of its coking coal production over the next five years to meet the China-inspired surge in demand for carbon steel-making materials through mine expansions and developments 
Business,"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) shares jumped more than 7 percent on Wednesday on a report that a deal to acquire the company for up to \$5 billion could be announced as early as next week."
Business,"TransCanada Corp., Canada #39;s largest pipeline operator, and oil company Petro-Canada plan to jointly develop aC\$660 million (\$504 million) terminal in Quebec to import liquefied natural gas amid growing demand for the fuel."
Business,"Omnicare Inc. (OCR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it extended its \$30 a share all cash offer for all the outstanding shares of NeighborCare Inc."
Business,  United Airlines said Wednesday that it needs to cut more jobs as it works on climbing out of bankruptcy. But the nation #39;s No.
Sci/Tech,The universe looked a little more familiar and friendlier. The roll call of planets beyond the solar system swelled significantly with the announcement of a trio of newly-discovered worlds much smaller than any previously discovered around other stars.
Sci/Tech,"The new iMac, whose basic model is priced at \$1,299 in the United States, is set to ship worldwide in mid-September, Schiller said."
Sci/Tech,"EBay, the world #39;s largest Internet auction house, is making a purchase of its own, increasing its stake in South Korean affiliate Internet Auction."
Sci/Tech,"Picking on SCO Group (Nasdaq: SCOX) is really too easy. Unfortunately, it #39;s also necessary, if only as an ongoing cautionary tale for Foolish investors."
Sci/Tech,"Taiwanese PC maker Acer on Wednesday laid out its new executive structure, appointing a European executive as president as it prepares for the retirement of founder Stan Shih."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp said Wednesday it will exploit a network of 25,000 post offices in Japan to provide a free CD ROM version of Windows XP Service Pack 2 with added security features from Oct 1. The update will help computer users protect their "
Sci/Tech,"September 1, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Storage software company Veritas (veritas.com) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire email backup company Kvault Software for \$225 million in cash, according to a report by "
Sci/Tech,A funky Melbourne cybercafe in an Elizabeth Street basement has been named one of the best internet cafes in the world in a survey by search engine company Yahoo.
Sci/Tech,Nintendo trimmed the price of its Game Boy Advance player on Wednesday as the company prepared for one of the most serious challenges yet to its dominance of the portable game market.
Sci/Tech,A top-secret National Reconnaissance Office spacecraft circles Earth today after rocketing off from Cape Canaveral and away from Hurricane Frances.
Sci/Tech,"Financially troubled game publisher Acclaim Entertainment was expected to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection this week, after laying off more than 600 employees, according to sources closes to the company #39;s management."
Sci/Tech,"AMD #39;s new dual-core Opteron chip is designed mainly for corporate computing applications, including databases, Web services, and financial transactions."
Sci/Tech,A study by the American Hotel  amp; Lodging Association says half of US hotel rooms now offer broadband Internet access. By Eric Chabrow.
Sports,Great players do not almost lose to the Laura Granvilles of the women #39;s tour in the first round of the US Open in their first real bow after having won a Wimbledon championship for the ages.
Sports,"  Attorneys for NBA star Kobe Bryant have asked the judge to dismiss the sexual assault charges against him with opening statements less than a week away, a courts official said Wednesday."
Sports," Vancouver Canuck star Todd Bertuzzi will go on trial in Vancouver provincial court on Jan. 17, 2005 for his on ice attack on another player last season."
Sports,"The New York Yankees are comfortably the richest team in baseball. Their \$180m annual wage bill is more than double that of most of their counterparts, and they have many of the game #39;s most luminous stars in their line-up."
Sports,Former England centre Jeremy Guscott has tipped Sir Clive Woodward to be a success if he does move into football. Woodward resigned as England rugby coach on Wednesday and has been linked with a move to football 
Sports,"He sat out the entire frustrating 5-7 season because of what he describes as his own stupidity. He broke his left collarbone in the Gator Bowl to end the 2002 season, then broke it again several months later "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - The English Football Association #39;s referees committee has suspended Andy D #39;Urso for 28 days, retroactive to August 27 and ending September 23."
Sports,"Mike Stoops #39; voice boomed over the meeting room, startling sleepy reporters at Pac-10 Media Day and announcing that a little Big 12 swagger was invading the mellow conference."
Sports,"The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the world renowned Indianapolis 500, may be the most famous racing venue in all of motorsports."
World,The former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic today told the war crimes tribunal in The Hague that the charges against him were  quot;a mutilation of justice quot;.
World,"An explosion at a South African gas plant has killed five workers and injured at least 100 others. A spokesman for the Sasol energy company says the blast occurred Wednesday at its ethylene plant in the northeastern town of Secunda, Mpumalanga."
World,"Just after escaping an attempt to kill him on Wednesday, he said an Iraqi court had dropped charges that could have put him in jail."
World,"Police in Nepal have shot dead two men after crowds attacked a mosque in the capital, Kathmandu and charged through the streets to protest against the killing of 12 Nepalis in Iraq."
World,Thousands of Sikhs have gathered in the northern Indian city of Amritsar to mark the 400th anniversary of the installation there of Sikhism #39;s holiest book.
World,"nine North Koreans sought asylum Wednesday at a Japanese school in Beijing, hoping to ultimately reach South Korea, the Kyodo news agency reported."
World,Sixteen shoppers were injured on Wednesday at the Sweden-based furniture store opening in Jeddah. Medics revived some 20 customers.
Sci/Tech, Verizon Wireless said on Wednesday its stores have begun selling a phone from Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) that was designed to work on mobile networks around the world.
Business," Expansion in the U.S. factory sector slowed in August as higher costs for energy and raw materials squeezed manufacturers, a report showed on Wednesday, but analysts said growth remained relatively robust."
World," An Israeli helicopter fired three missiles at an unknown target in a Gaza refugee camp on Wednesday, Palestinian witnesses said, one day after militants killed 16 Israelis in bus bombings in southern Israel."
Business, General Motors Corp.  and Ford Motor Co.  posted weaker U.S. sales for August on Wednesday and both cut planned fourth quarter production as their aging vehicle lineups lost ground to rival Chrysler and some foreign brands.
Sci/Tech, The idea of penning a blog to cover the Republican National Convention isn't so unique after all.
Business," A quarterly survey of U.S. chief executives showed they plan to increase hiring and capital spending, despite recent soft economic data, concerns about sluggish job growth and high energy prices."
Sports, Air Force linebacker Overton Spence was found innocent of drug charges Wednesday after telling a court martial he thought the steroids he had taken were legal.
World," Ten years after the Irish Republican Army's momentous cease fire, negotiations resumed Wednesday in hope of reviving a Catholic Protestant administration, an elusive goal of Northern Ireland's hard fought peace process."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.'s Senior Vice President of Hardware Product Marketing, Phil Schiller, officially kicked off Apple Expo Paris this week introducing the iMac G5 during his keynote address. Analysts are unanimous in their support for the new consumer machine and the strategic ties Apple has drawn between the iMac and the iPod in marketing the computer."
Sports, Don't tell Mike McMahon the NFL's final exhibitions are meaningless.
Sports," Tony Parker sparked a game opening 17 2 run and the San Antonio Spurs routed Chicago 91 75 here, extending their best start in club history to a National Basketball Association leading 16 3 record."
Sports, New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd continues to recover from surgery on his left knee and will reportedly be sidelined until December.
Business," Leaping into a burgeoning price war with low cost exchange traded funds, Fidelity Investments has slashed fees on five index mutual funds widely used in group and individual retirement accounts."
Sci/Tech," Bowing to the influence of wireless operators and handset makers, Opera Software will deliver its revolutionary  smartphone browser to the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system."
Sports, The Cincinnati Reds activated right handed pitcher Paul Wilson and infielder Brandon Larson from the 15 day disabled list Wednesday.
Business," Carrefour, the world's No. 2 retailer said Wednesday that its profit increased 5.3 percent in the first half of the year, as robust international operations and lower finance costs helped it ride out tough conditions at its core French superstores."
Sci/Tech," It has been a bad quarter for the SCO Group in more ways than one.  The company experienced legal setbacks in its suit against  IBM and Linux users. Then there was the matter of its one time stalwart financial backer, BayStar, looking very much as though it might bolt from the relationship at one point, due to differing opinions on SCO's overall strategy."
World, Alleged U.S. Army deserter Charles Robert Jenkins said Wednesday he would surrender to U.S. military authorities to face charges he deserted his post along the demilitarized zone dividing north and south Korea in the 1960s.
Business," Early last year 61 year old Judy Norris was ready to stop all treatment and let her cancer run its course. Her kidney tumor, diagnosed in 1997, had spread to her abdomen, pancreas and both lungs. Six months of treatment with toxic interleukin 2, one of the only treatments for advanced kidney cancer, had eroded nerves in her hands and feet, caused frequent vomiting and made her skin peel all over  but did nothing to slow the tumors' relentless growth. In June, in a last ditch effort to save her life, her oncologist recommended an experimental pill from Pfizer called SU11248. ..."
Sci/Tech," Businesses preparing to implement Windows XP SP2 should brace themselves for problems impacting a significant number of their Windows XP machines, according to research conducted by I.T. infrastructure management firm AssetMetrix."
Sports, West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez can't help but notice the buzz on campus.
Sci/Tech," Advanced Micro Devices is making a push to beat Intel in the development of dual core microprocessors based on x86 chips.  On Tuesday, AMD (NYSE: AMD) unveiled a prototype dual core Opteron processor running in a Hewlett Packard ProLiant server."
Sci/Tech," Apple on Wednesday introduced the iTunes Affiliate Program. The program pays 5 percent commissions to affiliate Web sites by offering direct links to a any song, album or artist on iTunes. Sites who are accepted as affiliates can download Apple made marketing materials and are eligible to apply to the Apple Store Affiliate program as well. And applicants who sign up through September 15, 2004 are also eligible to win one of five iPod minis."
Sci/Tech," Rising space power China provided a rare peek into its top secret launch center Wednesday, capitalizing on its recent success in orbit to promote the military funded project as a lure for foreign investment and a key to growing prosperity."
World," In a sharply worded challenge to President Bush, Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Wednesday ""extremism has gained momentum"" as a result of administration missteps in Iraq, but said the war on terror is a winnable one with the right policies."
World," President Bush's chief strategist said Wednesday that Democratic Sen. John Kerry tarnished ""the records and service"" of fellow Vietnam veterans with his anti war protests, and compared the U.S. war on terrorism to the decades old conflict in Northern Ireland."
Sports," Lleyton Hewitt hit the ground running  after a two day wait to start his U.S. Open campaign on  Wednesday, racing past experienced South African Wayne Ferreira  6 1, 7 5, 6 4."
World," AIDS demonstrators disrupted a Republican youth gathering on the floor of the party convention Wednesday, shortly after President Bush's twin daughters left the stage."
Business," Oil prices soared to  $44 a barrel on  Wednesday, ending an eight day streak of losses as a U.S.  government report showed crude oil stocks falling to the lowest  level in five months."
Sci/Tech," China offered a rare glimpse of its manned space flight center Wednesday, drawing back    if only slightly    the veil of secrecy around China's ambitions in outer space."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> and Ford  Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> posted weaker U.S. sales for August on  Wednesday and both cut planned fourth quarter production as  their aging vehicle lineups lost ground to rival Chrysler and  some foreign brands."
Sci/Tech, Atlantic salmon once teemed up the rivers of eastern Canada in staggering numbers to spawn in an annual ritual that put the biological richness of the region on full display.
Sci/Tech," A new class of planets has been found orbiting stars besides our sun, in a possible giant leap forward in the search for Earth like planets that might harbor life, scientists said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Fred Whipple, an astronomer who originated the idea that comets were comprised of ice and mineral dust, has died at the age of 97."
Sci/Tech, lives in the eastern part of the United  States or Canada and gazing skyward on Tuesday evening may have noticed  something strange in their west northwest sky.
Business, Treasury debt prices recouped early  losses to turn flat on Wednesday as bullish momentum fought  profit taking after three straight sessions of gains.
Sci/Tech," TELLURIDE, COLORADO    Better make room for an extra crewmember aboard any spaceship heading outward. This person wont require food, oxygen or water, nor even need to buckle up for safety. The tag along traveler could, however, be a lifesaver in terms of getting the expedition to and from a celestial destination."
Business," U.S. stocks wobbled lower on Wednesday  as reports that several people had been sickened in an office  in Washington raised terrorism fears, upsetting the market, and  oil prices jumped."
World," GAZA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - An Israeli helicopter fired  three missiles at an unknown target in a Gaza refugee camp  Wednesday, Palestinian witnesses said, one day after militants  killed 16 Israelis in bus bombings in southern Israel."
Business," A quarterly survey of U.S. chief  executives showed they plan to increase hiring and capital  spending, despite recent soft economic data, concerns about  sluggish job growth and high energy prices."
World," A heavily armed gang seized up to 400  hostages at a Russian school near Chechnya Wednesday and  threatened to shoot dead 50 children for any one of their  comrades killed, a senior local official said."
Business," PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - France will sell up to 12.1  percent of France Telecom in Europe's largest share placement  in four years, bringing as much as 5.75 billion euros (\$6.95  billion) into state coffers as it strives to cut national debt."
Business,"Lord Conrad Black ran a  quot;corporate kleptocracy quot; for his own benefit at Hollinger International, the owner of the Telegraph papers in London and The Chicago Sun-Times, and the board of directors "
Business," MGI Pharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOGN.O</A> will spend up  to  $85 million for a stake in SuperGen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUPG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUPG.O</A> and global  rights to develop and sell SuperGen's experimental drug for an  often fatal cancer of the bone marrow, the companies said on  Wednesday."
Sports,"SUR SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters)   World number  three Ernie Els says he feels a failure after narrowly missing  out on three of the year's four major championships."
World," Pakistani security forces have  arrested two ""important"" al Qaeda operatives, including an  Egyptian and a Saudi national, officials said Wednesday."
World," The United Nations called on  Wednesday for a quick and ""substantially"" larger international  monitoring force in Sudan's Darfur region, saying Khartoum had  failed to stop attacks against civilians by Arab militia."
World,"FORMER prime minister and doting mother Margaret Thatcher yesterday agreed to bail her son, Sir Mark Thatcher, out of house arrest in Cape Town."
Business,"Manufacturing activity rose in August for the 15th consecutive month, but at a slower rate than reported in July, according to a monthly report released Wednesday by the Institute for Supply Management, a research group."
Business,"Construction spending sprang back to life in July, rising to the highest level on record, the government reported Wednesday."
World," Ahmad Chalabi has survived again.  Just after escaping an attempt to kill him Wednesday, he said  an Iraqi court had dropped charges that could have put him in  jail."
Business,"A quarterly survey of U.S. chief\executives showed they plan to increase hiring and capital\spending, despite recent soft economic data, concerns about\sluggish job growth and high energy prices."
World,"An armed gang is holding at least 200 hostages,  many of them children, at a  school in south Russia."
Sports,"England #39;s Brian Davis took top spot in the qualifying tournament at PGA West in California, where the leading 30 and ties made it onto the American tour."
Sports,"This would be a good time for the Pistons to build a winning record as they try to regain their championship form. In the next eight days, they play four teams with losing or .500 records."
World,The justice department is set to overturn the convictions of three men after it emerged mistakes were made in the case.
Sports,Jarno and Fernando in action for the team on the first day of testing at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
World,"Alu Alkhanov has been officially named the new president of Chechnya, and is due to take office in a month."
Business,DENVER Indianapolis-based Guidant Corporation says it has won the right to a new trial in its lawsuit seeking up to 140 (m) million dollars in damages from another maker of implantable defibrillators.
Business,"US manufacturing expanded at a slower pace in August as fewer companies reported an increase in orders and production. Construction spending rose to a record in July, private and government reports showed."
Business,"Carrefour, the world #39;s No. 2 food retailer said Wednesday that its profit increased 5.3 per cent in the first half of the year, as robust international operations and lower finance costs helped "
Sci/Tech,"Veritas gets KVS #39;s Enterprise Vault, an app that archives business-critical data held within Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Office, and file systems."
Sports,Champion jockey Kieren Fallon has denied any wrongdoing after being arrested over allegations of involvement in a massive race fixing scam.
Sports,"  Daniela Hantuchova took another step back up the tennis rankings ladder Wednesday, defeating No. 17 Alicia Molik 6 4, 6 3 at the US Open."
Sports," #39;There #39;s a certain element of embarrassment, no question, #39; manager Joe Torre says as his Yankees suffer their worst loss ever."
World,  Russia was in shock Wednesday as an armed group took more than 200 people hostage at a school near Chechnya just hours after a suicide bomber killed 11 people and injured dozens outside a busy Moscow subway station.
Business,Ford Motor posted weaker U.S. vehicle sales for August today and cut its fourth-quarter production. Chrysler posted a fifth straight month of stronger results.
World,PARIS / LONDON: France said on Wednesday it will sell up to 12.1 of France Telecom to raise 5.8 billion (\$6.9bn) and help cut national debt in Europes largest placing in four years.
Business,"Manufacturing activity rose in August for the 15th consecutive month, according to a monthly report released today."
Business,A quarterly survey of U.S. chief executives painted the most positive economic picture since it was launched in November 2002.
Business,Stocks were trading mixed today following a lower reading on manufacturing activity and a spike in oil prices
Business,"France will sell up to 12.1 percent of France Telecom in Europe's largest share placement in four years, bringing as much as \$6.95 billion into state coffers."
Sports,"Notre Dame #39;s search for a football coach appears to have turned from Utah eastward toward Kentucky, where sources familiar with the process said the Irish "
Sports,"Attorneys for NBA star Kobe Bryant have asked the judge to dismiss the sexual assault charge against him with opening statements less than a week away, a court official said Wednesday."
Business,"""It's not a sin to be a trader in whole or part; it's just much easier to be an investor."""
Business,The leading distributor of natural and organic foods beats revised expectations.
World,The French government's appeal set in motion a swell of solidarity unseen in previous hostage dramas in Iraq.
Sports,Here's where the Baltimore Ravens are missing the bus: They've got Deion Sanders and they've scheduled his news conference for early in the afternoon. Put it in Prime Time!
Business,"Bye-bye, PMI. So long, souped-up interest. Time to streamline your mortgage budget."
World," AIDS demonstrators disrupted a Republican youth gathering on the floor of the party convention Wednesday, shortly after President Bush's twin daughters left the stage.    The incident occurred after Jenna and Barbara Bush introduced White House chief of staff Andrew Card..."
World," Stocks were mixed Wednesday as a lower reading on manufacturing activity and rising oil prices chilled an early spate of bargain hunting. Technology shares inched higher despite brokerage downgrades of two semiconductor companies    With trading light, the markets were slow to react to the August reading of the Institute of Supply Management's manufacturing index, which declined to 59.0 in August, lower than the 59.8 percent expected on Wall Street..."
World," Militants in Iraq freed seven foreign truck drivers Wednesday after holding them six weeks, while Muslims united behind calls for the release of two French reporters captured by a separate group demanding that France revoke a ban on Muslim head scarves in schools.    Also Wednesday, gunmen shot at a convoy carrying former Iraqi Governing Council member Ahmad Chalabi as he returned from Najaf to attend the first meeting of Iraq's 100 member National Council, which is to act as a watchdog over the interim government and help shepherd the nation to elections..."
World," In a sharply worded challenge to President Bush, Democratic Sen..."
World," For pandas, it's practically a baby boom. Two giant pandas were born this week, and mothers and cubs were doing fine, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday..."
World,"BELSAN, Russia - More than a dozen militants wearing suicide-bomb belts seized a southern Russian school in a region bordering Chechnya on Wednesday, taking hostage about 400 people - half of them children - and threatening to blow up the building if police storm it. As many as eight people have been reported killed, one of them a school parent..."
World," Filmmaker Michael Moore isn't bothered at all by the jeers he received from Republicans at the convention when his anti Bush film ""Fahrenheit 9/11"" was mentioned by Arizona Sen. John McCain..."
World," Israel holds Syria responsible for a double suicide bombing that killed 16 people because it allows the group that staged the attack to operate there, a senior Israeli official said Wednesday in a warning that implied possible retaliation.    The militant Islamic group Hamas claimed the attack Tuesday in the desert city of Beersheba, when two bombers from the West Bank city of Hebron blew themselves up seconds apart in two buses..."
World," A menacing Hurricane Frances crept closer to the southeastern United States on Wednesday, with forecasters calling Florida   still cleaning up after Charley   a ""prime candidate"" to be hit as early as Friday. It would be the worst double hurricane strike on one state in at least a century..."
World, Stocks edged higher Wednesday despite a lower reading on manufacturing activity and a spike in oil prices. Technology shares were unaffected by brokerage downgrades of two semiconductor companies...
Sci/Tech,"BT may be fined if found to have broken competition rules, Ofcom says, but BT says it has been cleared."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Wireless said on Wednesday its  stores have begun selling a phone from Samsung Electronics  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=005930.KS qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">005930.KS</A> that was designed to work on mobile networks around  the world."
Business,"No. 1 automaker has outpaced its domestic rivals, but will GM stock keep spinning its wheels? By Chris Isidore, CNN/Money senior writer."
Business,"Economy: With consumer confidence down and spending up, shoppers wrestle with  #39;stop-and-go #39; mixed signals. By Andrea K. Walker."
Business,"Medical device maker Guidant Corp. (GDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said it won an appeal of a patent lawsuit against St."
Business,Description: Legislators from Massachusetts accuse top executives at Bank of America of breaking their word and improperly laying off hundreds of employees in the state and surrounding region.
Business,"TransCanada Corp. and Petro-Canada will spend \$660-million to build a liquefied natural gas plant on an island in Quebec, the two Calgary-based companies said Thursday."
Business,Covington-based Omnicare said Wednesday that it has extended its tender offer (a takeover bid publicly inviting shareholders to sell their stock) for all outstanding shares of NeighborCare through Sept.
Sci/Tech,"or about the size of the planet Neptune, say astronomers from the University of Texas and two other institutions."
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCO : EBay announced late it has agreed to buy three million shares of South Korea #39;s Internet Auction for 325 million dollars in cash.
Sci/Tech,"In a press release today, Nintendo of America announced that the Game Boy Advance SP will drop in price tomorrow. Currently priced at \$99."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Global Storage Technologies is launching a new line of 1.8-inch Travelstar C4K60 hard drives. The new drives will feature high-density 30GB platters and ZIF (zero insertion force) connectors for use 
Sci/Tech," The face of a man who died and was mummified in Egypt 3 000 years ago has been modelled, using special CAT scans and without unwrapping his bandages, Italian researchers said on Wednesday."
Sports,"OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- After signing a one-year contract Tuesday with the Baltimore Ravens, seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Deion Sanders said he #39;s ready to play."
World,"PARIS : French trade unions called on workers at France Telecom to stage a 24-hour strike September 7 to protest government plans to privatize the public telecommunications operator, union sources said."
Sci/Tech,"While the GOP doled out credentials for about 15 bloggers to officially cover its convention in New York, it seems every Tom, Dick and Jane is writing from the convention floor, the streets of New York or home computers in basements across America.<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Mark Cuban, co-founder and president of HDNet, discusses the world of digital television."
Sci/Tech,"EBay Inc., which has been aggressively expanding in Asia, plans to increase its stake in South Korea's largest online auction company."
Sci/Tech,"Tetsum Atom is a butt-kicking, pint-sized hero that wants nothing more than peace between humans and robots. More than a half-century after debuting in Japanese comic books, ""Astro Boy"" - as he's known outside of Japan - is starring in two new video games from Sega of America Inc."
Sci/Tech,"We should be using probes to look for life in space instead of radio signals, say scientists."
Business,"The research operation will be shuttered, sources close to the company said, since UBS already has coverage in the areas where Schwab #39;s Soundview is strong."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it already recovered market share for its popular heart device after a recent recall "
Business,"Two of Canada #39;s biggest energy companies, TransCanada Corp. and Petro-Canada Inc., want to build a \$660 million liquefied natural gas plant in northeastern Quebec to meet North Americans #39; insatiable demand for the fuel."
Sci/Tech,"Glen Cove staff laid off on Friday, Texas staff locked out of their offices; games library in jeopardy. According to numerous sources, including some former Acclaim staffers, Acclaim Entertainment #39;s home office "
Sports,Mystery surrounded Sir Clive Woodward #39;s future as England coach tonight after he left Twickenham following a four-hour meeting with senior Rugby Football Union figures.
Sci/Tech,"Once hunted by the thousands, the band-tailed pigeon is in decline. Mathew Tekulsky writes of the joy of seeing five or six of these big birds on his backyard feeder."
Sci/Tech,"Vetiver, a grass native to India that grows 13-foot (4-meter) roots, is increasingly used as a low-cost tool to solve problems from soil erosion to pollution."
Sci/Tech,"While striving to find ever smaller, more rocky worlds, planet hunters have moved from discovering not just Jupiter-class planets outside our solar system. Now astronomers have found two new Neptune-class planets on their road to pinpointing a new Earth-like system."
Sci/Tech,"Chile's Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth. So dry that, in some regions, not even bacteria can survive. That makes it a perfect place to test out Zo, a prototype rover designed to detect life's faintest traces."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: IBM, Honda team on voice-driven car navigation...Linux seller completes name change...SAP names new VP...Amazon opens floor to political pundits."
Sci/Tech,"The Mac OS X update will be spared the security woes that have hit Microsoft because it's based on Unix, executives say."
Sci/Tech,The Linux specialist formerly known as Lindows announces that it has completed its name change to Linspire.
Sci/Tech,"Software maker names Tom Byrne as its national vice president for state and local sales, marketing, and partnership initiatives."
Sci/Tech,The appointment of an Italian executive to Acer's presidency is a symbol of the Taiwanese firm's increasingly global view.
Sci/Tech,"Easton Sports plans to produce bicycle components made out of carbon nanotubes, a step forward for the tiny technology."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft technology specialists can get up to 35 percent off Windows-certified Opteron servers and workstations.
Sci/Tech,"New version turns off security, attempts to download malicious programs from Net--but it's not likely to get far."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec technology will help MessageLabs offer better e-mail filtering, the companies say."
Sci/Tech,"Appeals court breathes new life into challenge of city law requiring homes, offices connect to municipal network."
Sci/Tech,"Broadband growth doubles in hotels, as chains try to tap into demand for speedy Internet access."
Sci/Tech,"The move follows a string of similar deals between Ma Bell and cable operators, as it looks to aggressively market VoIP."
Sci/Tech,Insiders says the company will file for Chapter 7 protection after laying off hundreds.
Sci/Tech,Year-old start-up Cassatt has launched a new service for automating IT operations using grid technology. Cassatt will aid the management and aggregation of a large number of machines 
Sci/Tech,"Source code is source of strength in forthcoming Tiger operating system, company says. Also: Commissions for iTunes sales, and iPods on the open road."
Sci/Tech,"Companies, along with Zagat Survey, to offer oral directions based on voice commands to U.S. addresses, restaurants."
Sci/Tech,Lowering sticker on handheld game player to \$80 is early move in expected battle for portable gaming market.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has released its second Community Technology Preview (CTP) for SQL Server 2005, adding greater performance and 64-bit support for SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services and SQL Server 2005 Integration Services."
Sci/Tech,"The PC maker is gearing up for the fall with new printers, TVs and a spiced-up desktop."
Sci/Tech,You won't even have to take your hands off the steering wheel to use Apple's music player.
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp has revamped its partnership arrangements with independent software vendors (ISVs) into a unified approach called PartnerWorld.
Sci/Tech,"DURHAM -- Two NC School of Science and Mathematics seniors won \$100,000 in scholarships Monday after earning top team honors in a national science competition."
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro announced today that they are extending their anti-virus product line into the mobile and portable space with the launch of Trend Micro Mobile Security.
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices demonstrated its first dual-core microprocessors today using an HP ProLiant DL585 server running four dual-core Opteron chips.
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc. has found one more way to cozy up to users of Microsoft Corp. products without actually shipping the Windows operating system on its computers.
Sci/Tech,Iomega this week unveiled a SCSI version of its REV drive aimed at server backup and disaster recovery applications.
Sci/Tech,The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has warned of security vulnerabilities in its implementation of Kerberos that could allow attackers free access to protected systems. Users of MIT Kerberos 5 are urged to apply patches immediately.
Sci/Tech,New 1.8-inch hard drives may boost battery life in portable devices.
Sports,Scotland back row forward Allister Hogg sees no reason why England coach Sir Clive Woodward cannot make the switch from rugby to football.
Sports,"Kobe Bryant #39;s defense team has asked the judge presiding over his rape trial to dismiss the sexual assault charge, even as prospective jurors are being questioned, ABC News has learned."
Sports,The Mountaineers open the season in The Associated Press top 10 for the first time in school history. There are great expectations in Morgantown these days.
World,"MOSCOW, Russia (Agencies) -- Seven people were killed as armed attackers stormed a school in southern Russia and took at least 100 people hostage on Wednesday, Russian media reported."
World,"Talks to end bitter fighting between US forces and Shiite militants in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City have stalled, with the government refusing "
Sci/Tech,"EBay Acquiring South Korean Auction Affiliate\\EBay Inc., according to news wire reports, has offered a price near \$530 million to purchase the remainder of eBay South Korean affiliate - Internet Auction Co. Ltd. The move is seen as an expansion of the eBay strategy to push deeper into Asia. EBay ..."
Sci/Tech,"Behavioral Targeting and Contextual Advertising\\Is online advertising undergoing a ""rebirth""? Some might argue it is, first spurred on by paid search advertising then by contextual and adware placements. Now there is another ""new"" game in town, if the buzz-o-meter is any indication. While not altogether new, behavioral advertising is getting ..."
Sci/Tech,How to Research Keywords for Search Engine Marketing\\The core element of any type of marketing utilizing the search engines is the keyword. Why is it so important? In terms of general marketing principles keyword search is equivalent to targeting a niche. It can help you focus your advertisements on certain ...
Sci/Tech,"In refusing to outlaw a universal garage door opener, judges rule that a device has to facilitate copyright infringement to fall under the ambit of the DMCA.  \"
Sci/Tech,"A new Bagle dropper and downloader, Bagle-AQ, was bulk mailed to numerous internet users yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Worker apathy about PDA security is putting corporate data in jeopardy. The storage of the names and addresses of corporate customers on PDAs is now common - but security practices are struggling to keep up with technology usage.\
Sci/Tech,"iTunes is the first download music store to offer direct links to a la carte singles and albums that generate paid commissions to affiliate websites. The iTunes Affiliate Program will complement successful iTunes programs including iTunes on Campus, offering free site licenses to colleges and universities, and the iTunes Volume Discount Program, providing bulk song downloads at a discount. Sep 1"
Sci/Tech,"Hector Ruiz, the chief executive of Advanced Micro Devices, today laid out a plan to break what he called the monopolistic grip on the microprocessor industry by Intel."
Sports," While most teams will rest their starting quarterback as much as possible in the final exhibition game this week, the San Diego Chargers are still trying to figure out who theirs is."
Sports, The Big Cat is back in the big leagues. The Anaheim Angels purchased the contract of 43 year old Andres Galarraga from Triple A Salt Lake of the Pacific Coast League on Wednesday. They had signed him to a minor league contract Aug. 4.
World, MIAMI (AP)   Hundreds of thousands of people were told Wednesday to get ready to evacuate as powerful hurricane Frances crept closer to Florida just weeks after hurricane Charley's rampage.
Sports," Utah opens the season with a chance to show it belongs in the Top 25. With a No. 20 ranking in their first ever preseason poll appearance, the Utes play host to Texas A amp;M on Thursday. A win solidifies their status as an emerging program; a loss relegates them to just another mediocre team from the West."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics and  Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG) have formed an alliance to put near field communication (NFC) technology in future  cell phone models from Samsung, giving users the ability to use their  mobile phones to make credit card or debit card payments. The companies said that Samsung plans to incorporate NFC in other devices as well."
Sports," Attorneys for basketball star Kobe  Bryant asked a judge to dismiss a rape charge against their  client, arguing prosecutors did not disclose that one of their  expert witnesses had information that could help Bryant."
Business," Oil prices soared to  $44 a barrel on  Wednesday, ending a streak of heavy losses, as a U.S.  government report showed crude oil stocks falling to the lowest  level in five months."
World,"About 300,000 residents in coastal areas of Palm Beach County were told to evacuate starting 2 p.m. Thursday."
Business,"A new, conventionally bred low-linolenic soybean that will reduce or eliminate trans fatty acids in processed soybean oil is ready to roll, Monsanto announced at a press conference this morning at the Farm Progress Show in Alleman, Iowa."
Sports,"VANCOUVER, British Columbia Todd Bertuzzi (bur-TOO #39;-zee) of the Vancouver Canucks goes on trial January 17th on an assault charge."
World,  Iran said the UN nuclear watchdog #39;s report Wednesday on Tehran #39;s atomic energy program was a positive step toward clearing up the country #39;s file and demonstrating the peaceful character of the program.
World,"Ten years after the Irish Republican Army #39;s momentous cease-fire, negotiations resumed Wednesday in hope of reviving a Catholic-Protestant administration "
World,"  A senior aide to radical Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr was assassinated on the road between the holy city of Najaf and Baghdad, an official from the movement said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Widely available broadband, electronic health records and increased government spending on research and development (R D) are among the technology-related goals in the U.S. Republican Party's 2004 platform, released this week."
Sci/Tech,"  MicrosoftChief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer addressed a gathering of software industry leaders here on Wednesday, touting his company's vision for a bright future, while casting doubt on alternatives to his company's Windows operating system, in particular Linux."
Business,Automakers including General Motors Corp. said US sales fell in August as gasoline prices near records hurt demand. General Motors and Ford Motor Co.
Business,"The Boeing Co. #39;s major rival, Airbus, announced Wednesday it has received an order from Cebu Air Inc., the Philippines #39; second-largest airline, for 12 new A319 jets."
Business,"Monsanto Company said it has begun marketing a new low-linolenic soybean crop that, once processed, will yield an enhanced oil that is low in trans fats."
Sci/Tech,SCO Group has a plan to keep itself fit enough to continue its legal battles against Linux and to develop its Unix-on-Intel operating systems.
Sci/Tech,"London, September 1: A San Francisco laundromat may be the one of the world #39;s most unusual places to surf the Internet but a sleek club on Moscow #39;s Red Square is definitely the sleekest, according to a Yahoo!"
Sci/Tech,"The face of a man who died and was mummified in Egypt 3,000 years ago has been modeled, using special CAT scans and without unwrapping his bandages, Italian researchers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,  Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer believes the software industry will create more positive change in the next 10 years than it did in the previous 10    provided that security threats are effectively handled.
Sci/Tech,"Star38 #39;s service disguises who is making the call but will only be sold to collection agencies, private investigators, and law-enforcement personnel."
World,"The International Atomic Energy Agency says there are many open questions on the nature and aims of Iran #39;s nuclear program, which could soon include uranium conversion suitable for the building of atomic bombs."
World,"KATHMANDU: Angry protesters burnt tyres in Kathmandu and forcibly shut down schools and shops on Wednesday, following the killing of 12 Nepalis by their abductors in Iraq."
World, The Louisiana Supreme Court was asked Wednesday to knock a congressman off the Nov. 2 ballot for switching at the last minute to the Republican Party.
World," Stocks were mixed Wednesday as a lower reading on manufacturing activity and rising oil prices chilled an early spate of bargain hunting, sending blue chips lower. Technology shares made a modest advance despite brokerage downgrades of two semiconductor companies..."
World," Israeli leaders warned Syria on Wednesday that it bears the blame for a double suicide bombing by Hamas militants because it harbors the group's leadership, and they hinted at possible retaliation.    In a first response to Tuesday's attack that killed 16 people in a southern Israeli city, Israeli troops blew up the home of one of the bombers and isolated the West Bank city of Hebron, where the attackers lived..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer addressed a gathering of software industry leaders here on Wednesday, touting his company #39;s vision for a bright future "
Sci/Tech," This June a barrage of spam popped up in 152,000 in boxes. They pitched the standard stuff: One was an advertisement for the  quot;Top Drug Store Online, quot; another offered mortgage refinancing, another "
Sci/Tech,Batch scheduler revamp promises to fend off application failures and boosts BMC's service management push.
Sci/Tech,Philadelphia may spread the joy of wireless Internet access to its citizens.
Business,"US blue chips ended slightly lower on Wednesday after crude oil climbed above \$44 a barrel, renewing fears that high energy costs would cut into corporate profits."
Business,"Sometimes bad things happen to good companies. Consider drug maker Forest Laboratories (NYSE: FRX). The company is debt-free, cash-rich, and pumping out free cash flow at \$700 million a year."
Sci/Tech,Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced that it has shipped its one millionth game deck globally since the sales of the N-Gage platform started eleven months ago.
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt made it a sad US Open farewell for Wayne Ferreira with a clinical straight-sets victory. The No4 seed breezed into the second round after a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 triumph."
Sports,"Once comfortable leaders in the AL East, the New York Yankees suddenly find themselves in a potentially disastrous tailspin. Theyll ask unbeaten Orlando Hernandez to help them recover from the worst loss "
Sports,Frank Beard played on the PGA Tour for 20 years and was the leading money winner and Player of the Year in 1969. He will answer your questions every Tuesday on SI.
Sports,"  The Portland Trail Blazers have committed to forward Darius Miles, a long term move that creates questions about Shareef Abdur Rahim #39;s role with the team."
Sports,"His agent says there #39;s nothing to reports that Alonzo Mourning plans another comeback, the New Jersey Nets say they wouldn #39;t be surprised if he tried and the man himself isn #39;t saying anything."
World,"AMMAN : French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier arrived in Amman for the second time in 24 hours after a visit to Doha, where he said he hoped the captors of two French newsmen in Iraq would heed widespread calls to free the pair, a diplomatic source said."
Sports," Deion Sanders insists he didn't come out of retirement for money, accolades or to prove he's still got a wealth of talent at age 37."
World," Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Wednesday accused the Bush administration of leading the nation from ""the edge of greatness to the edge of the cliff."""
World, Israel threatened Syria Wednesday  over what officials said was complicity in Palestinian suicide  bombings that killed 16 people in the first such attacks in the  Jewish state in nearly six months.
Sci/Tech,Astronomers in Europe and the United States have found two new planets about 20 times the size of Earth beyond the solar system. The discovery might be a giant leap forward in 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is set to unveil the latest version of its media playback software on Thursday, giving its partners powerful new tools for selling digital entertainment services even as it launches its own music download store."
Sci/Tech,"The last time Apple Computer Inc. introduced an all-new iMac computer, back in January 2002, Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs was featured smiling with the desktop on the cover of Time magazine."
Sci/Tech,"EBay, the online marketplace, yesterday continued its push across the globe with a \$530m (296m) offer to take full control of its South Korean affiliate, Internet Auction Co."
Sci/Tech,"ET shouldn #39;t phone home: the message would never get there. He should post a letter instead, say computer experts. They report in Nature magazine that radio messages would literally be a waste of energy."
Sci/Tech,BM plans to announce today that it will share the designs and technology for a fast-growing line of computers known as blade servers.
Sci/Tech,A new study reveals that cultural factors influence how dyslexia manifests itself by finding that the disorder affects the brains of Chinese and English speakers differently.
Sci/Tech,Database software maker Oracle pushed out a host of long-awaited patches after struggling to organize its software fixes into a monthly release schedule.
Sci/Tech,"Longhorn #39;s woes may open a door for Linuxa very tiny doorbut Linux just isn #39;ta good choice for desktops. Instead, desktop Linux proponents should wake up and switch to the Mac OS."
Sci/Tech,"ike most bill collectors, Marvin Smith is always seeking ways to get chronic debtors to pay up. When he calls the first time, he typically hears excuses and requests for more time."
Sci/Tech,"Levey, who is the lead author of the study, added that the finding is particularly noteworthy because it demonstrates that tool use can substantially benefit a wild animal."
Sci/Tech,"Forget finding an Internet cafe. For less than what it costs to build a small library, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s first practical plastic magnet has been created at the University of Durham, according to a report in New Scientist magazine."
Sports,Lleyton Hewitt finished as the No. 1-ranked player in the world in 2001 and 2002 by running down more balls and winning more matches than anybody.
Sports,Alex Ferguson has moved quickly to put a protective shield around teenage striker Wayne Rooney - and Manchester United #39;s new record signing insists he is mature enough to evade the pitfalls that could derail his emerging career.
Sports,"Adam Foote added a pair of assists for Canada, who improved to 2-0 in the tournament while handing Slovakia a loss in its first game of the eight-nation event."
Sports, Frank Menechino hit a tie breaking home run in the seventh inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 4 2 on Wednesday.
Sports,"he is one of the best tennis players in the world, but the talk surrounding her has nothing to do with aces or ground strokes. When it comes to Serena Williams, the discussion turns to clothing."
Sports,"The Houston Astros, who are battling for a wild-card playoff spot, powered their way to a season-best sixth straight victory yesterday."
Sports,"  Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson, last season #39;s WNBA most valuable player, will miss the next three games while she visits her seriously ill grandmother in Australia."
Sports,"East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Retired NBA center and seven-time All- Star Alonzo Mourning is going to give his playing career one more shot."
World,"A television grab shows a soldier helping a girl away from the scene at a school in the town of Beslan in the province of North Ossetia near Chechnya, September 1, 2004."
World,"new assessment of Iran #39;s nuclear program by the United Nations #39; International Atomic Energy Agency says that, as early as 1995, Pakistan was providing Tehran with the designs for sophisticated "
World,"A curfew was imposed on Kathmandu last night, with orders to shoot people on sight, after thousands of demonstrators ransacked a mosque and fought pitched battles with police to protest at the killing of 12 Nepalese hostages by insurgents in Iraq."
World,Thousands of enraged Nepalese attacked a mosque and more than a hundred Muslim-owned businesses and homes here on Wednesday to protest the killing of 12 Nepalese workers by terrorists in Iraq.
Sci/Tech," Blu ray on Wednesday said Microsoft Corp.  has won the DVD technology group's backing of a video compression standard for new high definition discs, marking an advance for the software maker in an emerging consumer electronics arena."
Business,"General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. have reported disappointing US sales, prompting the two largest US automakers to cut planned vehicle production in the fourth quarter, which could hurt profits."
Business,"Ken Lewis, chief executive of Bank of America Corp., stands by job promises made to Massachusetts officials before BofA bought FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,he pilots #39; union at US Airways said yesterday that it might be close to reaching an agreement on wage and benefit cuts that the struggling airline contends are necessary to avoid another bankruptcy filing.
Business,"Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said a joint venture of Southern Union Co. (SUG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and a General Electric Co."
Business,"Crude oil futures prices surged by almost \$2 a barrel yesterday, the biggest increase in two months, after the Energy Department reported that United States oil supplies had declined more than expected."
Business,"United Airlines is mulling plans to cut 6,000 jobs -- or 10 percent of its work force, according to the Financial Times. The move would allow the bankrupt carrier to cut annual operating costs by \$655 million."
Business,"House prices grew by just 0.1 in August, their weakest in almost three years, the Nationwide said yesterday, providing further evidence that the house price boom has hit the buffers."
Business,"Reversing a lower court decision, an appeals court ruled Wednesday that a group of Oracle (ORCL:Nasdaq - news - research) shareholders can sue the company and top executives for allegedly covering up weak financial results in 2000 and 2001."
Business,"PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s No. 2 soft drink company, on Wednesday reaffirmed its 2004 profit forecast and named former Kraft Foods Inc."
Business,"Two US citizens have been detained and accused of trying to smuggle 50 Mexican nationals into Los Angeles in California aboard a rented yacht, authorities said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. launched a new online store for music downloads on Wednesday, taking direct aim at Apple Computer Inc.'s popular iTunes music service."
Sci/Tech, Technologies that let people record satellite and Internet radio broadcasts digitally are opening a new front in the recording industry's war on music piracy.
Sci/Tech," Tetsum Atom is a butt kicking, pint sized hero that wants nothing more than peace between humans and robots. More than a half century after debuting in Japanese comic books, ""Astro Boy""  #151; as he's known outside of Japan  #151; is starring in two new video games from Sega of America Inc."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft looks to be giving the Linux client an opening against Windows with its changes to Longhorn's timing and features. Or are other contenders waiting in the wings? Check out two vastly different views of its opportunities.
Sci/Tech," On the face of things, Microsoft Corp.'s online music service looks a lot like the market leader, Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes."
Sci/Tech," Hurricane Frances barreled toward the Bahamas islands with 140 mph winds on Wednesday, a growing threat that put millions of people on alert along Florida's heavily populated east coast."
Sci/Tech," The face of a man who died and was mummified in Egypt 3,000 years ago has been modeled, using special CAT scans and without unwrapping his bandages, Italian researchers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," San Diego's native born panda, Hua Mei, gave birth to twins on Wednesday, less than a year after she was sent into a Chinese breeding program."
Sci/Tech," From now until the start of winter, male tarantulas are roaming around, searching for female mates, an ideal time to find out where the spiders flourish in Arkansas."
Sci/Tech," Environmentalists asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday to grant protected status to the California spotted owl, claiming the bird's old growth forest habitat is threatened by logging."
Sci/Tech,"Portugal has a long tradition of protecting the human life. It was the first European country to abolish the death penalty, and more than 50 of voters rejected a 1998 referendum that would have liberalized abortion laws en (abortion is legal in Portugal if the pregnancy resulted from a rape, if it endangers the mother's life, or if the fetus is severely malformed; the morning-after pill is also legal).    Now a Dutch boat from an organization called Women on Waves intends to pick women in Portugal, bring them to international waters (where the law of the boat's country applies: the Netherlands allows abortions for six weeks after conception, if not performed within 25 km from an Amsterdam hospital), perform abortions, and return them to land. The Portuguese government has refused entry to Women on Waves' ship, the Borndiep (previously Sea Change)."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson, the world #39;s biggest producer of medical devices, is in talks to buy heart defibrillator maker Guidant Corp."
Sports,"One day after the Yankees #39; worst loss in team history, the Boss finally broke his silence. George Steinbrenner issued a brief statement Wednesday, in which he shrugged off Tuesday #39;s embarrassing 22-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians."
Sports,"OWINGS MILLS, MD. -- Deion Sanders is back in the National Football League, this time with the Baltimore Ravens. The seven-time Pro Bowl defensive back passed his physical yesterday and formally ended his "
World,"The UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, called for a substantial and speedy expansion of the international forces in Darfur after reporting that the Sudanese government had failed to stop attacks on civilians."
Sci/Tech,"The makers of video games need acknowledge that women like to buy and play games, says a study."
Business,"  Oil futures fell again Tuesday, nearing a five week low and ending the month with a loss of more than 2 percent amid new signs that key oil producing countries will safeguard supply levels."
Business," Ford Motor Co. posted weaker US vehicle sales for August Wednesday and cut its fourth quarter production, while its rival Chrysler posted a fifth straight month of stronger results."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 01, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Addressing a gathering of software industry leaders in Boston today, Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer touted his company #39;s vision for a bright future and cast doubt "
Sports,"TEENAGE soccer player Wayne Rooney will get a staggering \$140,000 a week after his transfer from Everton to Manchester United. The rising star #39;s salary of \$7."
Sports,"Andruw Jones and Chipper Jones each hit a solo homer, and Jaret Wright pitched six strong innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night."
Sports,"The early action on the second day of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York saw an easy victory for the number one seed, Belgium #39;s Justine Henin-Hardenne."
Sports,NEW YORK The Yankees could not help but watch the scoreboard. Their heads swiveled repeatedly toward the outfield as hit after hit for Cleveland sailed over or against the wall.
Sports,"FOR those who hoped that the ego had landed after the 2003 Rugby World Cup success, the news that he is resigning from his post as England coach to aim for Sven-Goran Erikssons job in football has the foreboding of an embarrassing new chapter for Sir "
World,"In his first public appearance since an Iraqi judge ordered his arrest three weeks ago, the Iraqi exile Ahmad Chalabi announced his return to Iraq #39;s political scene "
Sci/Tech," Blu ray on Wednesday said Microsoft  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> has won the DVD technology group's backing of a  video compression standard for new high definition discs,  marking an advance for the software maker in an emerging  consumer electronics arena."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. launched a new online  store for music downloads on Wednesday, taking direct aim at  Apple Computer Inc.'s popular iTunes music service."
Sci/Tech,"At a time when the nation's wireless companies are increasingly desperate for more airwaves to serve its customers, little-known NextWave Telecom Inc. has networks up and running in 26 markets but has never served a single paying customer. <BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Aether Systems Inc., a Maryland wireless data company that is selling off its operating units, said Wednesday it received a \$30 million offer for a division it had already agreed to sell to another buyer for \$25 million. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"An Anne Arundel County judge Wednesday  rejected a challenge to the state's touch-screen voting machines, saying they are more accurate than the paper ballots plaintiffs are seeking to make optional for the November elections. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"IM DNWFM, WFU?<br> If you're an avid instant messenger, you probably know what I mean: ""Instant messaging doesn't work for me, does it work for you?"" Yet I appear to be on the way to becoming a minority, a fuddy-dud resisting the text-chat party. Instant messaging, or IM, is catching on with..."
Sci/Tech,The chief executive of Spherix Inc. resigned after the board of the Beltsville company rejected his proposal to scale back its biotechnology division and focus on information services.
Business,"The Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, saying it did not have the money to cover lawsuits filed by alleged victims of clergy abuse."
Sci/Tech,Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Joseph Manck has rejected a challenge to Maryland's electronic voting system.
Sci/Tech,"Insects in the UK are less common than many of us think, a simple test by birdlovers suggests."
Business,"REVELATIONS of the  quot;self-righteous and aggressive looting quot; of Hollinger International by its former chief executive Conrad Black and his associates are so jaw-droppingly obscene it is tempting to conclude that, given the extremity of the behaviour Black "
Business,"High gasoline prices and lofty insurance rates drove vehicle sales lower in Canada for another month, industry experts said. According to data provided by the auto makers and compiled by analyst "
Business,"Stocks staggered to a mixed finish Wednesday as lower-than-expected manufacturing activity and rising oil prices chilled an early spate of bargain hunting, but technology shares posted a modest advance."
Sci/Tech,"Until recently, they were able only to detect the presence of planets equivalent in size to our own neighboring gas giant Jupiter."
Sci/Tech,"icrosoft started selling music tracks yesterday on its MSN online service, taking on Apple Computer and a host of others in the fast-growing market for digital music."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to encourage hardware vendors to build components for the blade platform they co-develop, Intel Corp. and IBM Corp. on Thursday will open up parts of the BladeCenter "
Sci/Tech,"F you #39;re trying to figure out if somebody is a gadget freak, try this simple test: work the phrase  quot;video iPod quot; into a sentence."
Sci/Tech,"If we don #39;t know anything about Apple #39;s next version of the iPod, one reasonable certainty is that it will be smaller and more robust, as Hitachi has just made the hard drives used 10 per cent smaller with the use of a new connector."
Sports,The New York Jets announced Wednesday they had signed quarterback Chad Pennington to a long-term contract extension. The New York Daily News reported Pennington became the highest 
Sports,"If England #39;s new one-day master plan was to bat, bowl and field better than in the recent past, then it succeeded admirably here yesterday."
World,"KHARTOUM, 1 September 2004 - Conditions are worsening for refugees in Darfur, UN agencies said yesterday, as the Sudanese government and rebels struggled to make headway in talks aiming to ease the conflict in the Darfur region."
World,"Three men were trampled to death in a rush to claim vouchers at the first IKEA furniture showroom in Saudi Arabia Wednesday, hospital officials said."
Sci/Tech,"By STEPHANIE HOO     JIUQUAN, China (AP) -- Rising space power China provided a rare peek into its top-secret launch center Wednesday, capitalizing on its recent success in orbit to promote the military-funded project as a lure for foreign investment and a key to growing prosperity.    A police car with flashing lights led busloads of international journalists across northwestern China's vast Gobi Desert to the Jiuquan space center, past armored patrol vehicles and a sign, in English: ""Foreigners are not allowed to enter without permission.""    It was the first time China let foreigners enter, though officials forbade photographs of the command-and-control center with its rows of computer screens or the mammoth assembly hall where workers built the spacecraft that lifted China's first astronaut into orbit last October..."
Sci/Tech,"In the right corner, weighing in with 100 million downloaded iTunes songs: heavyweight champion Steve Jobs. In the left corner, weighing in with billions and billions of dollars and near universal "
Sci/Tech,Overdue debtors beware: You may not be able to rely on Caller ID to screen out those annoying bill collectors much longer. A California entrepreneur has a plan to bring the hacker technique of Caller ID spoofing 
Sports,District Attorney Mark Hurlbert said he filed the motion to dismiss the criminal case Wednesday because Bryant #39;s 20-year-old accuser was no longer willing to testify.
Sports,"Wearing what she described as her  quot;micro-mini quot; outfit, third-seeded Serena Williams advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over fellow American Lindsay Lee-Waters."
Sports,PHILADELPHIA Andruw and Chipper Jones belted solo homers to support Jaret Wright in Atlanta #39;s 7-to-2 win over Philadelphia. Chipper Jones gave the Braves a 5-to-2 lead in the fourth with his 26th homer of the season.
Sports,STEVEN GERRARD will be handed the chance to play in his preferred central midfield for England after Nicky Butt was ruled out of this week-end #39;s opening 2006 World Cup qualifier in Austria.
Sports,"Clive Woodward, who led England to victory at last year #39;s rugby World Cup, will today hold further talks about his future, a day after saying he will quit as coach."
Sports,"Jerry Colangelo has resigned his position as chief executive officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks, effective immediately, handing the reins of the organization to CEO Elect Jeff Moorad."
Sports,"England fast bowler Steve Harmison grabbed a hat-trick to set up an easy seven-wicket win over India in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Wednesday."
Sports,"In the week before last week #39;s preseason game against the Jets, Tom Coughlin sharply criticized his defensive backs, who did not appreciate his comments but responded with a far better game."
World,"WASHINGTON Sept. 1, 2004 - Secretary of State Colin Powell said the United States wants UN sanctions imposed on Iran after the Bush administration concluded the country is on the verge of enriching enough uranium for four nuclear weapons."
World,"After 42 days in captivity, the three Indian truckers are all set to fly back home today. They are currently in Kuwait and would be taking a special flight back home later tonight."
Sci/Tech,"By JEFF DONN    BOSTON (AP) -- Many older women with early breast cancer can safely skip radiation after having a lump removed, two studies suggest.    Most women should still undergo radiation, because it helps prevent relapses within the same breast, the researchers say..."
Sci/Tech,"DIGITAL photography continues to grow at a phenomenal rate. The ability to review images seconds after capture, download and manipulate them on a personal computer and either burn them on to a blank CD or "
Sci/Tech,"Monthly measurement of techie optimism marks another slight hike, less worker worry."
Sci/Tech,The effort to dominate their way into a de facto standard isn't sitting well with rivals HP and Dell.
Sci/Tech,Researchers in England have made the first magnet made of plastic that works at room temperatures.
Sci/Tech,The fixes come about eight months after a security researcher told the database software maker of the problems.
Sci/Tech,Vulnerabilities in technology widely used for network authentication leave computers open to attack.
Sci/Tech,Vulnerabilities in technology widely used for network authentication leave computers open to attack.
Sci/Tech,"San Diego becomes a battleground for 3G wireless broadband, as AT #38;T Wireless debuts a service that competes with Verizon."
Sci/Tech,"An alliance says that Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, or WPA2, is a big improvement on earlier wireless security standards."
Sci/Tech,Company hopes to woo makers of music players and other devices with easy integration and trimmer drive.
Sci/Tech,"Speaking to members of the Massachusetts Software Council, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer touted a bright future for technology but warned his listeners to think twice before adopting open-source products like Linux."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Communications ran thousands of miles of cable to build a VoIP network in Madison Square Garden, while Cisco supplied the networking equipment, IBM donated PCs and servers, and Microsoft provided desktop and systems software."
Sci/Tech,"IBM, which manages computer operations for the United States Tennis Association, has consolidated Internet scoring, staging and Web publishing applications onto a single eServer i5 system to support the U.S. Open's processing requirements."
Sci/Tech,"The SCO Group is looking to cut expenses to make sure it has enough cash to push its lawsuit with IBM, the company announced during its third-quarter earnings conference call yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"IT investments in Web sites, combined with greater acceptance of online shopping on the part of consumers, will drive the growth."
Sci/Tech,The marketing behind the new iMac G5 will leave no doubt in consumers' minds what else Apple has delivered lately. 
Sci/Tech,"The Republican party platform includes calls for widely available broadband access, electronic health records and more government R D spending."
Sci/Tech,"Recent gadgets hitting the market include a portable hard drive, a multimedia player, a Bluetooth device and more."
Sci/Tech,"By cutting WinFS from Longhorn and indefinitely delaying the storage system, Microsoft Corp. has also again delayed the Microsoft Business Framework (MBF), a new Windows programming layer that is closely tied to WinFS."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday SAP moved one step closer to voice-enabling its applications by signing a deal with VoiceObjects, a developer of voice application management systems."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to encourage hardware vendors to build components for the blade platform they co-develop, Intel Corp. and IBM Corp. on Thursday will open up parts of the BladeCenter design specifications, according to documents obtained by IDG News Service."
Sci/Tech,"Antivirus software company Symantec Corp. said on Wednesday that it joined a group devoted to fighting online identity theft attacks known as ""phishing scams."""
Sci/Tech,"Portable Media Center devices, MSN Music store, and Windows Media Player 10 launched."
Sci/Tech,"By RACHEL KONRAD    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- EBay Inc., which has been aggressively expanding in Asia, plans to increase its stake in South Korea's largest online auction company.    The Internet auction giant said Tuesday night that it would purchase nearly 3 million publicly held shares of Internet Auction Co..."
Sci/Tech,"What Is AdWare?\\As with most things in life, there are two sides to every story and these adware packages have brewed up quite a bit of controversy. Ask a web publisher and, if they can say it in a nice way without cursing while they do, they'll tell you that ..."
Sci/Tech,"Urchin Releases ASP Version of Web Analytics Software\\Urchin Software Corporation today released Urchin 6 On Demand, an ASP version of its popular web analytics and marketing intelligence software. The Urchin 6 ASP service provides an integrated approach to attracting quality traffic, increasing sales and conversions and retaining customers. Organizations wishing ..."
Sci/Tech,Toogle: Cool Google Image Search Implementation\\Google has become a synonymous with Internet Searching. It has also become a verb with all those talks about Googling this and Googling that. But the truth remains; Google is the best thing to happen to Internet Searching in years. And it does great at ...
Sci/Tech,I.B.M. plans to announce that it will share the designs and technology for a fast-growing line of computers known as blade servers.
Sci/Tech,A new computerized service enables customers to create phony outbound phone numbers in order to mask their telephone identities.
Sci/Tech,"Peter Molyneux, widely considered one of the best high-concept designers in the video-game industry, is renowned for creating ""god games."""
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft started selling music tracks on its MSN online service, taking on Apple Computer and a host of others in the fast-growing market for digital music."
Sci/Tech,"Four years after the Internet bubble burst, the venture-capital industry is showing signs of growth."
World," A female suicide bomber set off a shrapnel filled explosive device outside a busy Moscow subway station on Tuesday night, officials said, killing 10 people and injuring more than 50."
World,An Iraqi judge will decide as soon as Thursday whether to allow the counterfeiting case against former Iraq Governing Council member Ahmad Chalabi to go ahead.
World,The International Tribunal for former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in the Hague Wednesday sentenced former Bosnian Serb Deputy Prime Minister Radoslav Brdjanin to 32 years in prison.
Business, Enron Corp.  on Wednesday said a joint venture of Southern Union Co.  and a General Electric Co.  unit won the auction for its crown jewel U.S. pipelines with a  #36;2.45 billion cash and assumed debt bid.
World," Gunmen held hundreds of children and adults captive in a school gym into the night in turbulent southern Russia Thursday, but the Kremlin remained silent about an attack which amounted to a huge humiliation."
Sports, The criminal case against Kobe Bryant case collapsed Wednesday as prosecutors said they had no choice but to drop the sexual assault charge because the NBA star's accuser no longer wanted to participate.
Sports," The scoreboard was reset to zero, all the runs and hits from the previous day wiped away. Orlando Hernandez and Jorge Posada then went out and restored some order at Yankee Stadium."
World, Israeli forces Thursday blew up two Palestinian housing blocs in a Gaza refugee camp that the army said were used by Palestinian militants to launch attacks against soldiers and settlers.
World, An Iraqi judge will decide as soon as Thursday whether to allow the counterfeiting case against former Iraq Governing Council member Ahmad Chalabi to go ahead.
Sports," Kobe Bryant can go on as a basketball superstar, but his squeaky clean image is gone forever."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The Canadian general who watched helplessly while genocide raged in Rwanda launched a  tirade Wednesday against Western countries for their ""lame and obtuse"" response to unnervingly similar horrors unfolding in Sudan."
Sports, Terry Tiffee hit a go ahead two run double in his major league debut to give the Minnesota Twins a 4 2 victory over the Texas Rangers Wednesday night.
World," Australia's Greens    dismissed as ""kooky"" by Prime Minister John Howard for a policy platform that includes state funded sex change operations    may determine the outcome of upcoming elections as it draws disenchanted voters from mainstream parties."
Sports," This is all you need to know about Serena Williams' concerns at the U.S. Open: After warming up for what would be a 6 4, 6 3 second round victory Wednesday against Lindsay Lee Waters, Williams approached the chair umpire with an urgent request  #151; could someone get her purse from the locker room? She forgot to put on earrings."
Business," Enron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> on Wednesday  said a joint venture of Southern Union Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUG.N</A> and a  General Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> unit won the auction for its crown  jewel U.S. pipelines with a  $2.45 billion cash and assumed debt  bid."
Business," U.S. oil prices were steady on  Thursday, holding gains of nearly  $2 from a day earlier after a  U.S. government report showed crude oil stocks falling to their  lowest level in five months."
World," Republican National Convention protesters waved symbolic pink slips along a three mile ""unemployment line,"" labor unions demanded better treatment of workers and a group of AIDS activists infiltrated Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, as arrest totals soared beyond 1,700 for the past week."
World," John Kerry will begin his post Labor Day advertising blitz in seven states from New Hampshire to New Mexico, his political Ground Zero for a  #36;50 million campaign scheduled to expand into another 13 states by Nov. 2."
World," The war on terror might eventually be won, depending on one's definition of winning."
Sports," Amelie Mauresmo's hopes of a first  grand slam title remained intact Wednesday but she had to come  from behind to beat Ukraine's Julia Vakulenko 3 6, 6 2, 6 2 in  the second round of the U.S. Open."
Business, The dollar struggled near recent lows on  Thursday after soft U.S. manufacturing data failed to dispel  concerns that the U.S. economy may be running out of steam.
Sports, We have heard this somewhere before.
Sports, Ryan Smyth scored twice and Martin St  Louis had a goal and an assist for the second straight game as  Canada eased to a 5 1 win over Slovakia in round robin play at  the World Cup of Hockey on Wednesday.
World,  Secretary of State Colin Powell  said on Wednesday the time had come for the United Nations to  take punitive action against Iran for its alleged nuclear  weapons program.
Sports," VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - A Canadian court  set a Jan. 17 trial date on Wednesday for National Hockey  League star Todd Bertuzzi, who is charged with assault for an  on-ice attack last season that left a player with a fractured  neck."
Sports, The New York Jets and  quarterback Chad Pennington finally agreed on a long term  contract extension Wednesday.
Business," A federal judge on Wednesday delayed  the start of the trial of five former executives at defunct  Enron Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> broadband Internet unit to March  because of a defense lawyer's scheduling conflict."
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Sports Network) - Retired NBA  center and seven-time All- Star Alonzo Mourning is going to  give his playing career one more shot."
World, Israeli forces Thursday blew up two  Palestinian housing blocs in a Gaza refugee camp that the army  said were used by Palestinian militants to launch attacks  against soldiers and settlers.
Business,"Experts say improper trading flourishes in periods of rampant mergers and acquisitions, fueling insiders to cash in on their advance knowledge. But even in the relatively slow dealmaking scene of the past few years, the SEC has brought about 60 cases a year."
World," Mexican President Vicente Fox  called for a truce on Wednesday to ease mounting political  tensions, as hundreds of thousands of workers went on strike  and some deputies literally turned their backs on him."
World," Transactions worldwide by  organized crime reach  $2 trillion every year, and about half  that amount goes toward corruption and bribes, the United  Nations drugs and crime watchdog said on Wednesday."
Business,"A federal judge in Houston Wednesday agreed to postpone for five months the criminal trial of several former executives in Enron Corp.'s Internet division, just one day after a leader of the unit pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors."
World," PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Panama's new President Martin  Torrijos vowed on Wednesday to mend diplomatic ties with Cuba,  ruptured last week when his predecessor pardoned four men  jailed for plotting to kill Cuban President Fidel Castro."
Sports,"time All Star Alonzo Mourning will attempt a comeback with the Nets this season, less than a year after a kidney transplant."
World,"Following the third attack in eight days, the capability of security services against militants is questioned."
Sports,"Looking powerful and focused, Jennifer Capriati rolled to a 6-0, 6-2, victory over Magui Serna at the United States Open on Monday."
World,"Despite \$2 billion in yearly aid, 98 percent of Egyptians have unfavorable view of US."
World,"If the solution seems complex, the roots of the problem in western Sudan are perhaps more so."
World,The vice-president tell the Republican convention that Democrat John Kerry is unfit for the presidency.
World,"A siege at a south Russian school goes into the night, with a group holding at least 200, many of them children."
Business,"  DaVita (DVA) said it has an agreement to buy Gambro Healthcare, the dialysis division of Sweden #39;s Gambro (SE:000016447) for  $3.05 billion in cash."
World,Fifteen Eritreans are jailed for five years each for hijacking a Libyan aircraft being used to deport them.
World,"Panama's new President Martin Torrijos is sworn in for a five-year term, promising to probe human rights violations."
Business,"How much does it cost to become a lion on the social scenes in New York, London and Toronto? Not as much as one might think."
Business,Officials of the United States textile industry said that they would petition to block the expected flood of Chinese imports.
World,"Carl Wayne, the lead singer of influential 1960s pop group the Move, dies at the age of 61 after battling cancer."
Business,"The French government accelerated its privatization effort, saying it will cede control of its former phone monopoly."
Sports,"As the 16th-ranked Cavaliers prepare for Saturday's season opener at Temple, inside linebacker Rich Bedesem is healthy again after tearing the ACL in his right knee -- again."
World," Latin Grammy favorite Alejandro Sanz won four awards and Brazilian jazz songstress Maria Rita collected two Wednesday at a ceremony aimed at uniting Spanish  and Portugese language music with the flash and sizzle of American pop.    Sanz won the male pop vocal album award and album of the year for ""No Es Lo Mismo"" and took home song of the year and record of the year trophies for writing and performing the album's title track..."
World," Nearly a half million people were ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Frances swirled toward Florida on Wednesday just weeks after Charley's devastating visit, threatening to deliver the most powerful one two punch to hit a state in at least a century.    Those planning to ride out the storm snapped up canned food, water and generators, while military helicopters and planes were flown out of the area and Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Center said it would close on Thursday..."
Sports,Kansas City Chiefs backup wide receiver Marc Boerigter will miss the season after injuring his right knee in last week's exhibition loss to Cleveland.
World,"Only days after mocking a call for a new presidential runoff vote, President Vladimir V. Putin said today that he would work with whoever is elected by the people of Ukraine to lead the country, a Russian news agency reported."
World," Armed militants with explosives strapped to their bodies stormed a Russian school in a region bordering Chechnya on Wednesday, corralling hundreds of hostages   many of them children   into a gymnasium and threatening to blow up the building if surrounding Russian troops attacked. At least two people were killed, including a school parent..."
World, The criminal case against Kobe Bryant case collapsed Wednesday as prosecutors said they had no choice but to drop the sexual assault charge because the NBA star's accuser no longer wanted to participate...
World," Attackers wrapped in suicide bomb belts raided a school in a region bordering Chechnya, seizing up to 400 hostages   including scores of students welcoming the new school year   and threatening to kill captives or blow up the building if it was stormed by encircling Russian troops.    Authorities established contact with the hostage takers hours after the raid Wednesday, which officials said left at least two people dead in the latest assault in a country the defense minister said has been challenged by a declaration of terrorist war..."
World, The Kobe Bryant case collapsed Wednesday as prosecutors said they had no choice but to drop the sexual assault charge against the NBA star because his accuser no longer wanted to participate...
World," John Kerry will begin his post Labor Day advertizing blitz in seven states from New Hampshire to New Mexico, his political Ground Zero for a  $50 million campaign scheduled to expand into another 13 states by Nov. 2..."
World," Republican National Convention protesters waved symbolic pink slips along a three mile ""unemployment line,"" labor unions demanded better treatment of workers and a group of AIDS activists infiltrated Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, as arrest totals soared beyond 1,700 for the past week.    The arrests, including several on Wednesday, far surpass those made in much more violent circumstances at Chicago's 1968 Democratic convention..."
World,Kidnappers in Iraq are demanding that the French government rescind a ban on religious head scarves in public schools set to go into effect Thursday.
Business,A federal judge in Houston yesterday agreed to postpone for five months the criminal trial of several former executives in Enron Corp.
Business,"Shares of Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. fell after their combined August US sales declined for the first time since 2002."
Sports,"Deion Sanders stood on the Baltimore Ravens #39; practice field and chatted with his new teammates, some of whom were old friends, some new."
Sports,Terry Tiffee hit a go-ahead two-run double in his major league debut to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Wednesday night.
World,"In Bosnia, where one man #39;s hero is often another man #39;s villain, some citizens have decided to honour one whom Serbs, Croats and Muslims can all look up to - the kung fu great Bruce Lee."
Business,"As US Airways continues concession talks with pilots to avert a second bankruptcy filing, it #39;s facing new strains with mechanics."
Sci/Tech,"By Paul Jackson, senior analyst. With its new iMac G5, Apple Computer has once again come up with a unique package of design, power and ease of use."
Sci/Tech,Taiwanese high-tech giant Acer Inc. on Wednesday announced a leadership reshuffle and the retirement of Stan Shih - the company #39;s founder and a major figure in Taiwan #39;s bid to dominate the personal computer industry.
Sports,"At six o #39;clock yesterday morning, Kieren Fallon should have been thundering along the scenic gallops above Newmarket at the start of another ordinary but enriching day at the peak of British horse racing."
Sports,"George Steinbrenner was noticeably silent after Tuesday night #39;s 22-0 loss to the Indians, but the Yankees #39; owner had some words for his club less than 24 hours after the worst defeat in franchise history."
Sports,run homer in the 11th inning by Torii Hunter led the home field Minnesota Twins to an 8 5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Hunter finished with three hits and six RBI 
Sports,"Tim Salmon said on Wednesday that he will undergo season-ending surgeries on his ailing left shoulder and left knee, but the veteran wouldn #39;t call it a career just yet."
Sports,"There was once an It gal of tennis who graced the national magazine covers, drawing so much attention from the paparazzi and fashionistas that she made her peers as jealous as lottery losers."
World,"Relatives of the hostages seized in a school in North Ossetia faced a sleepless night on Wednesday, as they waited for more information about their loved ones."
World," Militants released seven foreign hostages Wednesday after their employer paid  #36;500,000 ransom, while France mustered support from Muslims at home and abroad to push for the release of two French journalists still held captive in Iraq."
Sports," Pinch hitter Ross Gload came through with an RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox ended the Oakland Athletics' eight game winning streak with a 5 4 victory Wednesday night."
Sports,"The Braves, who ended with 13 hits, have recorded 10 or more hits in 12 straight games, setting a franchise record...With every victory, Wright continues to set a new career high...Marcus Giles went 3-for-5 for the Braves."
Sports,Anaheim Angels designated hitter Tim Salmon will have season-ending operations on his left knee and left shoulder. Salmon was examined Wednesday by Dr.
World,"The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the seizure of up to 400 people at a school in Russia, as the tense standoff enters its second day Thursday."
World,"Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia #39;s former deputy prime minister, was freed by the country #39;s highest court, which overturned his conviction for sodomy following an appeal."
Sports,The owners of the Silverstone race track in England have been given 48 hours to agree to a contract or there will not be a British Grand Prix in 2005.
Business,the former Daily Telegraph publisher -- and his wife Barbara Amiel used corporate credit cards to pay for their every extravagance.
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) At the Apple Expo in Paris this week, Apple Computer Inc. introduced the new iMac, the latest version of the popular consumer desktop computer."
Sci/Tech, Small owls that scatter mammal dung around the entrances to their underground burrows may be wiser than the practice would seem to suggest.
Sci/Tech,I read with interest the recent Boot Camp article on the new Service Pack (SP2) for Windows XP. I have a dial-up connection to the Internet so I imagine that it would be impossible to download such a large file.
Sci/Tech,"A San Francisco launderette has been rated one of the top places in the world to surf the internet. The winners of the first Yahoo Mail Internet Cafe Awards, published to mark the 10th anniversary of the world #39;s "
Sports,"year old Australian continued his solid play yesterday, extending his winning streak to 11 matches.  quot;I have been able to put it together day in and day out the last few weeks, quot; Hewitt said."
Sports,"On one level, horse racing in Britain appears to be on a roll: it is a multi-million pound industry employing 100,000 people. More horses are competing for more prize money at more fixtures and watched by more punters than ever before."
Sports,Michael Vaughan has toasted England #39;s latest strategic plan after two of the new components starred in the win over India in the NatWest Challenge.
Sports,time Pro Bowl defensive back passed his physical yesterday at the Baltimore Ravens training camp and formally ended his retirement by signing a one year contract with the club laden with incentives.
Sports,"Serena Williams marched into the third round of the US Open today, beating fellow American Lindsay Lee-Waters 6-4 6-3. The third seed, who again walked on to court wearing long black boots and a jewel-encrusted "
Sports,"com. Colangelo was originally set to step down on Jan. 1, 2005, but decided to accelerate his timetable. CEO-elect Jeff Moorad, who was to take over in January, will instead begin as CEO on Oct. 15."
Sports,"he Nets announced last night that Alonzo Mourning, who announced his retirement last season to receive a kidney transplant, will attempt a comeback and will attend their training camp in October."
World,ISRAEL will ramp up its campaign to assassinate Hamas leaders in response to twin suicide bombings by the militant group that killed 16 people.
Sports," Roger Federer teased, Lleyton Hewitt  shone and Serena Williams dazzled at the U.S. Open on  Wednesday, although the bronze medallists at the Athens  Olympics were both upset."
Sports,A team managed by Johnson  #39;Drax #39; Hippolyte with a star striker known as DJ Campbell playing at a ground used in the movie Bend It Like Beckham -- welcome to Yeading FC.
Business, The dollar sat tight near recent lows on  Thursday after soft manufacturing data failed to dispel  concerns that the U.S. economy may be running out of steam.
Sports,The U.S. Golf Association is expected to announce the awarding of the 2011 U.S. Open and the 2009 U.S. Amateur championships to Congressional Country Club later this month.
Sports,The fallout from Major League Baseball #39;s steroids scandal reached Colorado on Monday with Gov. Bill Owens threatening to test visiting major-league players if stricter testing standards aren #39;t adopted.
Sports,The Kobe Bryant rape case was dismissed after the prosecution said the woman who had accused Mr. Bryant of sexual assault would no longer cooperate.
World," The crowd on the Republican convention floor couldn't be more aware of how close the race for president is, from reminders at breakfast to speeches that run until nearly midnight. But few feel the pressure more than governors of states where the contest could go either way."
Business,"Hollinger International Inc. #39;s special committee #39;s report that details the apparent abuse by senior executives at the company, primarily Conrad Black and David Radler, is the latest in a series of scandals that have shocked corporate boardrooms across the "
Business,US Airways Group Inc. #39;s pilots union said on Wednesday it may agree this week on a plan to cut wages and benefits to help the seventh-biggest US airline avoid a second bankruptcy filing.
Sci/Tech,IBM IS to share the designs of its blade servers in a bid to boost their popularity among developers. It follows moves to open up the companys microprocessor business and give partners more access to its 
Sci/Tech,"So instead of phoning home, it could have been more energy-efficient if ET had inscribed information and physically sent it, because radio waves disperse as they travel."
Sci/Tech,"THE SOFTWARE giant on which the sun never sets is releasing its Microsoft Windows mega-patch in Post Offices throughout Japan. Microsoft in Tokyo has announced that it will exploit a network of 25,000 post "
Sci/Tech,"Dyslexia, a common reading and learning disorder, could be influenced by culture, researchers said Wednesday. They discovered that a different area of the brain is affected in dyslexic Chinese "
Sci/Tech,Sony announced yesterday that it has developed Blu-Ray (BD) disc production technology that will be enable the company to produce Blu-Ray discs at half the cost of DVDs.
Sci/Tech,"IBM says its joint development with Honda Motor Company has yielded a hands-free, voiced-commanded and real-time car navigation system, which has been put into market."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said innovation and customer responsiveness should be top priorities for ISVs, even as Microsoft itself last week admitted that the next version of Windows will fall short of the mark when it hits the shelves in 2006."
Sports,"A deal to dismiss the sexual assault charge against Kobe Bryant is being discussed inside the Eagle County Courthouse, sources close to the case told CNN on Wednesday."
Sports,"South Africa #39;s Wayne Ferreira played the final ATP Tour singles match of his 15-year career on Wednesday, losing in the first-round of the US Open to former world No."
Sports,"Gary Neville insisted England must  quot;start again quot; this weekend to build for the 2006 World Cup, fuelled by the self-belief they can finally end almost 40 years of international under-achievement."
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova will play in October #39;s Japan Open tennis tournament, organizers said Thursday. The 17-year-old Russian, who beat two-time defending champion Serena Williams to win Wimbledon "
Sports,Goran Eriksson heralded a three way contest for the vacant spot in Englands midfield after Nicky Butt was ruled out of this weekends opening 2006 World Cup qualifier in Austria.
Sports,The San Francisco Giants weren #39;t able to add a veteran starting pitcher for the September stretch drive. The last thing they needed was to have one go down.
Sports,Leslie scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds Wednesday night to lead the Sparks to a 77-69 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars.
Sports,The Chicago Cubs found a good way to make up for their poor hitting -- a shutdown pitching performance by Kerry Wood. Wood #39;s eight shutout innings made up for another listless performance by the Cubs #39; offense 
Sports,"New Jersey Nets center Alonzo Mourning, who underwent a kidney transplant in December, will attempt a return to the NBA. Mourning, 34, will participate in the team #39;s training camp, which begins in about a month."
World,"PARIS Sept. 2, 2004 - France #39;s bold effort to reign in Muslim fundamentalism was put to the test Thursday, with a new law that bans students from wearing Islamic head scarves taking force with the start of the school year."
World,"Aperiod of relative calm in Israel was shattered this week when Palestinian suicide bombers blew up two buses almost simultaneously in the southern desert city, killing at least 16 passengers and wounding more than 80."
World,China and the United States are close to ending a 15-year-old dispute over nuclear technology transfers that has prevented US companies from selling nuclear reactors 
World,"Five people remained in critical condition on Thursday, a day after a blast in a chemicals plant run by Sasol killed six and injured more than 100, amid a report that the company had flouted safety norms."
World, A militant group in Iraq on Wednesday released seven foreign truck drivers they had held hostage for six weeks after dropping nearly all their demands for the release of prisoners and compensation for the victims of fighting.
World,"It was a pivotal moment. Dr. Jasbir Kang of Yuba City and more than 50 other American Sikhs stood in the White House on Aug. 18, receiving a warm welcome from the Bush administration."
Business,MSN HAS introduced a  quot;preview quot; version of MSN Music in the US which allows downloading of music using Windows Media Player 10 or a web browser.
Business,"Halliburton Co. (HAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , once run by Vice President Dick Cheney, said an internal probe found information suggesting that members of a consortium "
Business,"August was a dismal month for sales of new cars and trucks, with nearly every major automaker reporting a decline compared with a year ago."
Business,"US manufacturing grew more slowly in August, a research group reported yesterday, adding to other signs that the economic expansion continued to lose steam in recent weeks."
Business,  Canada will step up political pressure on the US government to drop punitive duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports in the wake of a pivotal trade ruling.
Business,"Crude oil futures were little changed after surging 4.5 percent yesterday, the biggest increase in two months, as the US Energy Department reported a bigger-than- expected decline in the country #39;s oil supplies."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. is close to a deal to put its own name on the FleetCenter, executives said yesterday. The bank surprised some in the advertising world "
Business,"The federal appeals court in Atlanta gave a big boost Wednesday to a lawsuit by nearly 900,000 doctors against the managed health care industry."
Business,United Airlines said yesterday that further job cuts will be necessary as it continues slashing costs in order to get out of bankruptcy.
Business,Teen clothier American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has decided to pay shareholders its first cash dividend on the heels of a solid back-to-school performance.
Business,US textile-trade groups said yesterday that they would pursue safeguards that target the threat of Chinese imports flooding the US market once quotas expire Jan. 1. The groups - the American 
Business,"Boeing Co, the world #39;s second-biggest maker of commercial aircraft, won a \$360 million order from Air China, the country #39;s biggest overseas carrier, for seven 737-700 jetliners used in flying medium-range routes."
Sci/Tech,"A clever species of owl baits its lair with dung to attract tasty beetles, offering a remarkable case of an animal using a tool to help it survive."
Sci/Tech,"Acer Inc, the world #39;s fifth largest PC vendor, yesterday formally unveiled its new management team, whose goal it will be to make the company one of the top three players in the industry over the next three years."
Sci/Tech,SOFTWARE LEVIATHAN Microsoft has been given the blessing by Blu-Ray for its video compression standard for new high-definition discs.
Sci/Tech,"It might be too early to celebrate, but according to Symantec #39;s numbers, the rate of increase of internet spam is easing a bit."
World,A new United Nations report says Sudan has not disarmed Arab militias or stopped attacks against civilians in the strife-torn Darfur region.
World,"Authorities in Equatorial Guinea suspended indefinitely yesterday the trial in an alleged coup plot here, awaiting information "
World," Japan #39;s top spokesman withheld comment Thursday on remarks accused US Army deserter Charles Jenkins made in an interview with a Hong Kong based weekly, which hit stands the same day, about his life in North Korea."
Business," Halliburton Co. , once run by Vice President Dick Cheney, said an internal probe found information suggesting that members of a consortium it helps lead considered bribing Nigerian officials to win business."
Business," Tokyo stocks edged up on Thursday as tech issues bounced back after their U.S counterparts made gains, but car firms such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. were a bit lower, hurt by a fall in U.S. industry sales for August."
Sports,"The rookie had 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns, helping Dallas erase a 10-point deficit with less than 3 minutes to play as the Cowboys stunned the Seattle Seahawks 43-39 on Monday night."
Business, US Airways Group Inc.'s pilots union said on Wednesday it may agree this week on a plan to cut wages and benefits to help the seventh biggest U.S. airline avoid a second bankruptcy filing.
World, Judges at The Hague tribunal on Thursday imposed a defense counsel on former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to avoid further delays in his war crimes trial.
Sci/Tech, The co founder of an Oklahoma prescription drug service shut down for violating federal drug importation laws has a new company providing discounted medicines over the Internet.
Business, Southeast Asian economic ministers began talks to discuss ways to speed up economic integration and free trade in an effort to move closer to establishing a regional economic community.
Sports,"Security men struggle with an a spectator, center, who stormed the tennis court during the Davis Cup final match between Spanish Carlos Moya and American Andy Roddick in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004."
World," The managing editor of France's Le Figaro newspaper told a radio station Thursday that two French journalists held hostage in Iraq were still believed alive, even after militants' deadline passed for Paris to overturn a law banning Islamic head scarves or see the pair killed."
World," A sprawling hacienda once owned by Pablo Escobar, emblematic of the drug lord's excesses, may soon house a museum highlighting the evils of drug trafficking, a top Colombian official said."
Sci/Tech, China's online games industry fears it could be in line for a clampdown similar to one hurting providers of mobile messaging services.
Sci/Tech, Overstock.com is able to shift work among clusters with Oracle's 10g database.
Sci/Tech," In an effort to seed the market for future designs, the companies plan to provide the specifications for the BladeCenter switching framework, the blade adapter framework and the design of the blade itself."
World," Australia's opposition party chief signed an unusual public pledge to keep interest rates down if he wins the October 9 general election, declaring the issue ""personal""."
Sci/Tech," With 6,000 characters to memorize, Westerners shudder at the idea reading even the most basic street signs and instructions in Chinese. A new set of brain images shows why: Reading English style alphabets and Chinese characters use very different parts of the brain."
Sci/Tech, Cornell researchers will watch five upstate New York dairy herds to learn about the problems and challenges of converting from conventional to organic farming.
Business, US Airways Group Inc.'s pilots union  said on Wednesday it may agree this week on a plan to cut wages  and benefits to help the seventh biggest U.S. airline avoid a  second bankruptcy filing.
Business," World oil prices stood firm on Thursday,  holding onto near  $2 per barrel gains made the previous session  when U.S. inventory data showed commercial crude stocks falling  to their lowest in five months."
World," The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal convicted a high ranking Bosnian Serb leader Wednesday of torture, deportation, and other crimes against Bosnian Muslims and Bosnian Croats, but acquitted him of genocide. He was sentenced to 32 years in prison."
World," A prominent doctor negotiated on  Thursday with gunmen holding hundreds of children, parents and  teachers for a second day under threat of death in a school  near Russia's rebel Chechnya region."
World, Two former policemen convicted of the  rape and killing of a teenager were executed by hanging in a  north Bangladesh jail early on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer #39;s marketing chief Phil Schiller unveiled the newest version of the popular iMac at the Apple Expo in Paris on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"On Sept. 2, IBM (IBM ) and Intel (INTC ) made a strategic move to put themselves at the center of the small but budding computer-hardware industry known as blade servers."
Sci/Tech,"Creative Technology will today begin shipping its anticipated Zen Portable Media Center in the US, with a UK roll-out in the middle of the month."
Sci/Tech,"The grand city of Philadelphia unveiled today an ambitious plan to coat the city with Wi-Fi, using a mix of public and private funds to provide the service."
Sci/Tech,"With 6,000 characters to memorize, Westerners shudder at the idea reading even the most basic street signs and instructions in Chinese."
Sci/Tech, Taiwanese high tech giant Acer Inc. on Wednesday announced a leadership reshuffle and the retirement of Stan Shih _ the company #39;s founder and a major figure in Taiwan #39;s bid to dominate the personal computer industry.
Sci/Tech,"Acclaim Entertainment, the maker of such popular 1990s video games as Mortal Kombat and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and once one of Long Island #39;s largest public companies, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy "
Sci/Tech,"A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that the maker of a universal garage door remote did not violate the anti-circumvention provisions of the DMCA, putting the brakes on one of the more adventuresome interpretations of the controversial copyright law "
Business, The dollar barely moved off recent lows  on Thursday after soft manufacturing data left traders nervous  of building positions ahead of U.S. jobs data later in the  week.
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez is generally so wound up after a game that when the Yankees play at home, he goes back to his apartment in Manhattan and watches a re-broadcast of the game on television."
Sports,"Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - World No. 1 Roger Federer struggled in his second-round match against little-known Marcos Baghdatis, but pulled out a four-set win Wednesday."
Sports,Solicitors acting for Kieren Fallon said last night they expect the six-times champion jockey to be cleared of any allegations of race-fixing following his arrest yesterday.
Sports,MANCHESTER UNITED new boy Wayne Rooney has insisted he does not need the advice of his new team-mates on how to behave. Rooney signed a 27m deal with the Old Trafford outfit on Tuesday to become Britain #39;s costliest teenage footballer.
Sports,"She often wears an oval-shaped, blue-hued necklace with a fluttering fairy painted on the front. Storm forward Lauren Jackson said it was a gift from her mother, something to watch over Lauren while they were separated."
Sports,"Brandon Webb found himself in the strangest of positions on Wednesday night, protecting a 3-0 lead against the Dodgers after just three innings."
Sports,Host Miami and Florida State might have to wait several extra days before playing their season opener. School officials were strongly considering postponing the game five days from Monday to Sept.
World," President Bush's ambassador to  the United Nations defended the world body on Wednesday, after  California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said the United States,  not the U.N., was best for democracy."
World," Chinese police have detained two  brothers who killed 12 people, most of them women working in  nightclubs and bath houses whom they robbed and dismembered in  a 15 month spree, a newspaper said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, December 6 (newratings.com) - The US Department of Justice has imposed steep fines and announced jail terms for four senior executives of Infineon Technologies (IFX."
Sci/Tech,"Rivals are stalking its consumer-electronics star, and history shows its strategy still has old weaknesses. But catching Jobs  amp; Co."
Sports," The Chicago Cubs registered an  important victory in their battle for the National League  wild card berth, edging out the Expos 2 1 over 11 innings in  Montreal Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The move will make it easier for third-party hardware and software providers to create BladeCenter-compatible products, giving the server-blade market a boost."
Sci/Tech,"A start-up began offering a technology Wednesday that can spoof a caller ID number, potentially opening the door to telemarketing calls that seem to be coming from a relative or a different company."
Sci/Tech,"Taiwan #39;s flagship PC company Acer Inc. has announced it will have a foreigner serving as president starting 2005, a bold change for a 28-year-old Taiwanese brand that is roaring its way across multiple geographies and cultures."
Sci/Tech,"Acclaim Entertainment Inc., maker of video games such as  quot;Showdown: Legends of Wrestling, quot; filed for bankruptcy and will liquidate its assets after failing to obtain a loan to pay employees and other expenses."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. said it is cutting a net total of 49 jobs from its Windows Server division as part of a shift to more automated software testing and changes in the way it produces technical documents.
Sports,"He has torn apart his team, his life and the world that revolves around him. Now that the latest bullet has whizzed past Kobe Bryant #39;s head, you have to wonder if he can see the smoldering ruins of what he #39;s left behind."
Sports, The New York Yankees rebounded from  their worst ever defeat to register a 5 3 victory over the  Cleveland Indians in American League action Wednesday.
World, Malaysian shares rebounded Thursday after the country #39;s high court overturned the sodomy conviction of former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim and released him from prison.
World,"Charles Robert Jenkins, the husband of former abductee Hitomi Soga, was pressured by North Korean officials to refuse Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi #39;s invitation to go with him to Japan, an interview has revealed."
World,Israeli officials pointed an accusing finger at Syria yesterday after two Palestinian suicide bombers killed 16 people and wounded scores more in the first such attack in Israel in more than five months.
World,"China and the United States are close to resolving a long dispute over the transfer of nuclear technology, paving the way for US companies to sell nuclear reactors to China in transactions that may be worth billions of dollars, the "
World,The United States has circulated a draft resolution to other Security Council members demanding that Syrian forces withdraw  quot;without delay quot; from Lebanon.
World,"On Wednesday, gunmen fired at a convoy carrying Ahmad Chalabi, a former Iraq Governing Council member and one-time US ally, wounding two of his bodyguards."
World,"The BBC is told that South Korean scientists engaged in secret, illegal experiments to enrich nuclear fuel."
Sports,"Even if indicted BALCO chief Victor Conte has the doping goods on sprinter Marion Jones, it #39;s unclear whether the International Olympic Committee can revoke the five medals she won in Sydney in 2000."
Business,Boston Scientific Corp. said yesterday it has won back the market share that its flagship cardiac stent system held before three safety recalls reduced doctors' orders of the product.
Business,"Councilor John M. Tobin Jr. envisions a Boston Utopia, with greater public spirit and a more robust sense of community. And he says he knows how to achieve it: WiFi."
Business,"  General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. reported disappointing US sales yesterday, prompting the nation's two largest automakers to cut planned vehicle production in the fourth quarter, which could hurt profits."
Business,United Airlines is poised to make more reductions in its work force -- already 40 percent smaller than it was before the 2001 terrorist attacks. The second-biggest US airline confirmed job cuts will be part of its plan to get out of bankruptcy.
Business,The Justice Department is being asked to investigate new Northwest Airlines fees that added \$7.50 to the cost of a round-trip ticket purchased through systems used by travel agents.
Business,"For about \$10 million, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Business,"EMC Corp. widened its lead as the world's top seller of data storage computers over Hewlett-Packard Co. and International Business Machines Corp. in the second quarter, researcher Gartner Inc. said. In the second quarter, EMC's sales of the machines that organize and retrieve data rose to 23.1 percent of the worldwide market, or \$745.6 million, from 20.6 percent a year ..."
Business,"The software giant quietly raised the curtain for its MSN Music Web site, which offers song downloads for 99 cents. The store also has a home in Windows Media Player 10, which is slated to launch on Thursday."
Business,"DAVID Radler, former chief operating officer of Hollinger International and right-hand man to Lord Black, has savaged the special report that claimed they had  #39;looted #39; the publishing company of more than \$400m (223m."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. and its pilots union said they may agree by today on a plan to cut \$295 million in wages and benefits to help the carrier avoid a second bankruptcy filing.
Business,"After job growth skidded nearly to a halt in June and July, signs are emerging that companies are ready to jump-start hiring and might already be expanding their payrolls at a faster pace."
Business,Shares in Whitbread weakened 3 today after it said slower sales in its pub restaurants and upmarket hotels had offset rising demand for budget lodges.
Business,"United Airlines, denied federal money to help it emerge from bankruptcy and squeezed for cash, plans at least \$625 million in cost cutting, top company officials told employees."
Business,Open Text Corp. shares plunged to their lowest in more than a year yesterday after the business software maker warned that profit in the current quarter will fall short of forecasts and analysts 
Business,US Airways Group Inc. and its pilots union said they may agree by today on a plan to cut \$295 million in wages and benefits to help the carrier avoid a second bankruptcy filing.
Sports,"A word about Angels in the outfield, and we're not talking about the Hollywood original with Paul Douglas and Keenan Wynn, or the remake with Christopher Lloyd and Danny Glover. This is about the Anaheim fly-chasers, the ones who have not had a moment's peace since alighting on the Fens."
World,\Dentists develop an alternative sedation procedure to potentially risky general anaesthetic.
Sports,"Imagine the satisfaction around these parts if the chant suddenly is true. Maybe it's no longer just the jealous, seventh-grade,  quot;you're fat-you're ugly quot; taunting. Maybe it's reality. Finally."
Business,"EBay Inc., which has been aggressively expanding in Asia, plans to increase its stake in South Korea's largest online auction company."
Sports,"That night seven years ago, Michael Jennings might not have taken a spot on the Patriots' roster if it had been given to him."
Sports,"They came -- like they always do on a Saturday afternoon in April -- to see the state of the nation. Only this time, it was different."
World,A judge in the Michael Jackson child molestation case refuses to reduce the singer's \$3m (1.67m) bail.
Sports,"Underrated. That was the word Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia used to describe left fielder Jose Guillen. For a player who has faced more than his share of doubters with more than his share of teams (Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Arizona, Cincinnati, Oakland) during his eight-year career, it was welcome praise. Tough to imagine, but true for a player batting .302 with ..."
World,"  Militants wearing suicide bomb belts seized a school in southern Russia and took scores of children, parents, and teachers hostage early yesterday, threatening to blow up the building if government troops tried to storm it."
World,"  Iraq's interim legislature convened yesterday for the first time, walled off behind US tanks as mortar rounds hit close to its meeting place."
Sports,"The Cubs , who are scheduled to begin a three-game series in Miami tomorrow, returned to Chicago to await a decision from government officials, who will determine whether tomorrow night's game will be postponed because of Hurricane Frances."
Sports,"The Red Sox will play their 2005 season opener against the Yankees in New York April 4, then open their home schedule against the Yankees April 12, according to the preliminary schedule recently distributed to the 30 major league teams and union officials. The teams also are scheduled to end the regular season with a four-game series at Fenway Park ..."
World,"  Pakistani security forces have arrested two  quot;important quot; Al Qaeda operatives, an Egyptian and a Saudi national, officials said yesterday."
Sports,"Chad Pennington agreed to a \$64 million, seven-year contract extension with the New York Jets yesterday that includes \$23 million in guaranteed money."
World,  Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said yesterday the United States wants UN sanctions imposed on Iran after the Bush administration concluded the country is on the verge of enriching enough uranium for four nuclear weapons.
Sports,Ryan Smyth scored two goals to lead Canada to a 5-1 victory over Slovakia in the World Cup of Hockey last night in Montreal.
World,"  Amid a welter of mass demonstrations and political conflicts, President Vicente Fox used his annual state of the union address yesterday to try to assure Mexicans that their raucous, evolving democracy is on the right path."
World,  UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said yesterday that Sudan's government has not stopped attacks on  quot;terrorized and traumatized quot; civilians in its Darfur region and urged the speedy deployment of an expanded international peacekeeping force.
World,"  The heart health benefits from fish like salmon and mackerel seem to be weakened when farm raised fish are fed vegetable oil instead of fish oil, new research indicates."
Sports,He will tell you the story because it embodies so much of who he is and where he came from. There is no denying he became hooked on golf at an early age -- 7 to be precise -- and that he was a genuine phenom and that he could never get enough of it.  quot;I was very ...
Sports,"In the Deutsche Bank field of 156 golfers, many are well-known, but a lot are far removed from the spotlight. Meet another of those unheralded golfers -- South African Tim Clark."
Sports,"BREADWINNER: There were 18 groups in Monday's pro-am at TPC Boston in Norton whose contributions benefited the Red Sox Foundation, but few had a better story than the one that included three generations of the Thumann family -- Henry Thumann, the 90-year-old founder of the deli meats company based in New Jersey, Robert Burke, and Robert Burke Jr. Thumann's used ..."
World,Vice President Dick Cheney said that the nation's fundamental security was at stake in the presidential election.
World,"New York police have developed a pre-emptive strike policy, cutting off demonstrations before they grow large."
Sports,"PROS Stow man Jacques Panet-Raymond , who directs the golf schools at Stow Acres CC, shot 4-under 68 to win a NEPGA pro-member at Kernwood CC in Salem. The annual NEPGA Assistants Pro-Pro Match-Play Championship is down to four teams after a day of competition at Bass Rocks GC in Gloucester. Brian Owens (North Kingstown) and Dan Dwyer of the ..."
Sports,"ACTON-BOXBORO Coach: Bill Maver (19th year, 141-50-1). Last year's record: 13-0. Returning starters (8): Bobby Abare, RB/LB, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Larry Abare, RB/S, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Nate Crutchfield, FB/NG, 5-9, 205, Sr.; Ben Larkins, OT, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Pete Rankis, TE, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Andrew Sides, TE/DE, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Joey O'Brien, DE, 5-7, 175, Sr.; Dave Crocker, CB, 5-10, ..."
Sports,"BRAINTREE Coach: Bill O'Connell (second year). Last year's record: 6-5. Returning starters (7): Steve Arki, FB-LB, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Joe Burbank, WR-DB, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Zach Clark, OL, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Andrew Dominguez, QB-DB, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Pat McGrail, WR-DB, 6-3, 200, Sr.; Dave Wall, WR-DB, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Craig Whitney, OL-DL, 5-8, 190, Jr. Returning lettermen: Too many to ..."
World,"With 6,000 characters to memorize, Westerners shudder at the idea reading even the most basic street signs and instructions in Chinese. A new set of brain images shows why: Reading English-style alphabets and Chinese characters use very different parts of the brain..."
Sports,"Maybe a morbid thought, but wouldn't this be a fitting epitaph on Wayne Ferreira's tombstone:"
World," President Bush was reaching out to Americans to keep him on the job, recalling the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks ""when one era ended and another began,"" and offering himself as a resolute wartime commander in chief with ambitious plans for a second term..."
World," Nearly a half million people were ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Frances swirled toward Florida on Wednesday just weeks after Charley's devastating visit, threatening to deliver the most powerful one two punch to hit a state in at least a century.    Those planning to ride out the storm snapped up canned food, water and generators, while military helicopters and planes were flown out of the area and Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Center said it would close on Thursday..."
World," Armed militants with explosives strapped to their bodies stormed a Russian school in a region bordering Chechnya on Wednesday, corralling hundreds of hostages   many of them children   into a gymnasium and threatening to blow up the building if surrounding Russian troops attacked.    Casualty reports varied widely..."
World,"NORCO, Calif. - Rowdy, a 4-year-old horse, got sick after splashing through the Santa Ana River on a training ride..."
Sci/Tech,"NASA is relying on an overhaul of the space shuttle #39;s towering external fuel tank to eliminate dangerous debris that triggered the fatal breakup of Columbia nearly two years ago, space agency officials said Monday."
Sports,Ryan Smyth scored two goals to lead Canada to a 5-1 victory over Slovakia on Wednesday night in the World Cup of Hockey.
Sports,Terry Tiffee hits a go-ahead two-run double in his major league debut as the Twins edge out a dramatic 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Sci/Tech,Software giant Microsoft unveils its MSN Music music download service to rival Apple's iTunes and others.
Sci/Tech,The race to find distant new Earths heated up considerably yesterday with the detection of two of the smallest planets ever detected outside the Solar System.
Sci/Tech,Get your blue golf shirt on. The Intel Developer Forum is back. Servers a central focus.
Sci/Tech,"SYDNEY, Australia (Todd Macalpine/ OZMUSICWEED / www.ozmusicweed.com) - Ozmusicweed, the first Australian Weedshare site (http://www."
Sci/Tech,The outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks talks about the future of high-definition TV.
Sci/Tech,"Despite sub-\$1000 prices, the answer still depends on what apps you run."
Sci/Tech,"Despite well-publicized wins by piracy foes, illegal digital music and movie trading continues to flourish in underground havens."
Business," Microsoft launched a preview version of its new service for downloading digital music late Wednesday, placing it squarely in competition with Apple #39;s rival iTunes music service."
Business,"US auto sales declined 12 percent to 1.43 million vehicles in August, as near-record gasoline prices hurt demand. The six largest automakers all had sales drops for the first time in almost two years."
Business,"IHS Energy, which provides maps and technical databases to oil and natural-gas producers, acquired Cambridge Energy Research Associates, the consulting company "
Business,  United Airlines said yesterday further job cuts will be necessary as it continues slashing costs to get out of bankruptcy.
Sci/Tech,St.George Bank may be forced to make changes to its online banking interface as adoption of Windows XP Service Pack 2 becomes widespread among consumers.
Sci/Tech,"For about \$10 million, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Sci/Tech,"IBM said on Wednesday that it has jointly developed with Honda Motor Company a hands-free, voiced-commanded and real-time car navigation system."
Sports,England Under-21 coach Peter Taylor hailed Wayne Rooney as the standard-bearer for a new generation of domestic talent. Taylor believes it is up to the country #39;s other best young players to follow Rooney #39;s lead.
Sports,Even Barry Bonds can #39;t belt home runs if he doesn #39;t get any pitches to hit. The Giants #39; left-handed slugger remained stuck on 696 for the second consecutive evening 
Sports,"If general manager Ken Williams has his wish, next season will be void of the fifth-starter conundrum the White Sox seem to be undertaking on a daily basis."
Sports,"The Fire no longer has the worst record in Major League Soccer. In fact, the struggling club #39;s playoff hopes brightened considerably after Wednesday #39;s 3-1 win over the Western Conference-leading Kansas City Wizards before 7,723 at Soldier Field."
Sports,"The New York Jets on Wednesday announced they have signed quarterback Chad Pennington to a contract extension. Pennington current contract expires after the 2004 season, and the Jets didn #39;t want to wait until "
Sports,Arizona leftfielder Quinton McCracken left the game with a strained right groin after chasing after a foul ball in the first inning...Bautista extended his hitting streak to eight games...Los Angeles first baseman Hee-Seop Choi is mired in an 0-for-12 
Sports,"School officials, including UM President Donna Shalala and FSU #39;s TK Wetherell, will talk with ACC and ABC-TV officials today and likely make a decision about postponing the season opener at the Orange Bowl."
World,Accused US Army deserter Charles Jenkins said Wednesday he will surrender to the United States to face charges that have dogged him since he vanished from his unit in South Korea 
World," China planned to boost the development of its nuclear power industry to help meet its growing need for electricity as it made a strategic shift in focus away from coal, an official said yesterday."
World,PARIS The French government formally ceded control of France Tlcom on Wednesday as it began the sale of up to E5.8 billion of shares in the second-largest European phone company.
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed his planned visit to Turkey amid the hostage crisis at a school in southern Russia, the Kremlin said Thursday."
World,It has been learned that 29 North Korean defectors intruded into a Japanese school in Beijing on Wednesday. A source in Beijing who is familiar with information on North Korea said about 30 North Korean defectors 
Business,"A Palm Beach County judge has ruled that approximately 4,500 Florida residents are entitled to \$1.6 million in damages from one of the nation #39;s largest apartment complex owners, which "
Sci/Tech,"Finding a cheap way to produce hydrogen fuel has been something of a Holy Grail to energy researchers for years. Recently, teams across the world announced advances, but observers say some promises are running ahead of results. By Daith  hAnluain."
Sci/Tech,"Apple's CEO may be on sick leave, but a diminutive Steve Jobs doll is busy traveling the world like a kidnapped garden gnome, spreading the message of Mac unity. By Leander Kahney."
Business,"General Motors Corp. faces an investigation and potential recall of 69,000 Hummer H2 luxury sport-utility vehicles because of reports about a flawed steering part."
Sci/Tech,"When contact info for Republican delegates got posted on the web, the Department of Justice subpoenaed an ISP, but now seems to be backing off. Ann Harrison reports from New York."
Sci/Tech,"Those too proud to ask another person for directions have a new option. This fall, Honda will release two cars that let drivers ask directions and receive a spoken response from their vehicle. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"A strange thing happened in Florida this week. A primary election took place, and observers found few reasons to complain or question the results. But some say November's national election may be a different story. By Jacob Ogles."
Sci/Tech,"Explosive growth has made the People's Republic of China the most power-hungry nation on Earth. Get ready for the mass-produced, meltdown-proof future of nuclear energy. By Spencer Reiss from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,Positive study results on a new implantable contact lens show that the surgery can help even those with Coke-bottle glasses. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,Radiation treatments routinely given after surgery to remove small breast tumors may not be necessary for women over age 70 if they are taking the cancer drug tamoxifen.
Sci/Tech,"A physicist and an electrical engineer claim it is more efficient to send a long message as a physical package, a cosmic FedEx, than as radio wave or laser pulse."
Sports," Johnny Damon and the Boston Red Sox are putting pressure on the New York Yankees and pulling away from everybody else. Kevin Millar homered and drove in four runs, Damon had four of Boston's 16 hits, and the streaking Red Sox beat the Anaheim Angels 12 7 Wednesday night at Fenway Park for their eighth consecutive victory and 14th in 15 games."
Sports, The Chicago Cubs found a good way to make up for their poor hitting  #151; a shutdown pitching performance by Kerry Wood. Wood's eight shutout innings made up for another listless performance by the Cubs' offense and gave Chicago the lead in the National League wild card race.
Sports," Chad Pennington agreed to a  #36;64 million, seven year contract extension with the New York Jets on Wednesday that includes  #36;23 million in guaranteed money."
Sports, Orlando Hernandez was one of the few people in New York unaware of the final score of the historic rout the Cleveland Indians handed the Yankees.
Sports," Andy Williams and Justin Mapp each had a goal and two assists, leading the Chicago Fire to a 3 1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards in an MLS game Wednesday night."
Business,"  Big gains in technology stocks helped the Nasdaq close Monday just shy of its high for the year, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished in the red after a spate of brokerage downgrades."
World,Russian authorities say they will not use force to rescue hundreds of hostages held in a school in North Ossetia.
Business,A new report alleges a handful of top executives at Hollinger International -- which owns the Chicago Sun-Times -- took \$400 million of the company #39;s money.
Business,"HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2004-- L #39;operazione crea una centrale globale per l #39;analisi strategica el #39;approfondimento del settore energetico IHS Energy, fonte globale leader di software, analisi e informazioni "
Sci/Tech,The geographically challenged need no longer feel shame. Men (and women) who lose their way will be able to safely ask for directions without having to stop (gasp) at a gas station.
Sports,"one of the richest and most recognizable basketball players in the world, an exclusive resort, an admiring young woman, an alleged rape."
Sports,"  If this were gymnastics, the Cubs would get low scores from the judges for awkward form at times in Wednesday night #39;s 2 1 victory in 11 innings over the Montreal Expos."
World,"A suspected al-Qaida operative who was captured along with another man during raids in this southwestern city is an  quot;explosives expert quot; who had arrived here from Iran, a security official said Thursday."
Business," The number of people looking for work in Germany rose in August, as the modest economic recovery was not enough to create any new jobs in the eurozone's biggest economy, official data showed."
Business, The dollar hovered around recent  one week lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Thursday as  investors grew cautious Friday's U.S. jobs data might add to  recent weak U.S. data and cloud the interest rate outlook.
Sports,"Brimming with confidence, former champion Lleyton Hewitt looked every bit the tour #39;s hottest player on Wednesday as kicked off his US Open campaign with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 "
World,The Hague - Former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic condemned his war crimes trial as a  quot;pure farce quot; on Wednesday in a defiant finish to his opening defence statement against charges of ethnic cleansing in the Balkans.
World,"years in jail, overturning his conviction for sodomy in a shock ruling expected to win support for the new prime minister. freedom to urge the country #39;s recently installed prime minister to drive harder on reform."
World,The three Indian truckers held hostage in Iraq for over 42 days were released yesterday and will be back in India on Friday morning.
World,BEIJING : The fate of 29 refugees who rushed a Japanese school in Beijing hung in the balance as Japanese consular officials interviewed them to find out who they were and what they wanted.
World,"JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia): Three people, including a Pakistani national, were killed and 17 injured in a stampede at the showroom of a Swedish furniture store in Jeddah on Wednesday."
Sports,"EAGLE, Colo., Sept. 2, 2004 - The dismissal of the sexual assault charge against Kobe Bryant and his subsequent apology to the young woman who brought the case gave all parties a slice of victory."
Sports,Champion jockey Kieren Fallon and colleagues Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams are due back in action after their arrests over allegations of race-fixing.
World," Malaysia's highest court freed rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim from almost six years in jail on Thursday, overturning his conviction for sodomy in a shock ruling expected to win support for the new prime minister."
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog is investigating a secret nuclear fuel experiment that South Korean scientists conducted four years ago, the country's science agency said Thursday."
World," PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysia's highest court  freed rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim from almost six years in  jail on Thursday, overturning his conviction for sodomy in a  shock ruling expected to win support for the new prime  minister."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has unveiled a series of handheld gadgets that can replay audio, movies and TV shows."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has finally announced that it will start shipping its Portable Media Center addition which will allow players like the Creative Zen to go on sale in the coming weeks.
Sci/Tech,Japanese consumers will be spared the agony of downloading Microsoft #39;s internet connection throttling Service Pack 2 -- they #39;ll be able to pick up a free CD containing the software at their local post office.
Sports,"Champion jockey Kieren Fallon is due back in the saddle at Salisbury today, after his arrest yesterday in connection with a race-fixing probe."
Sports,"It did not look like No. 1 vs. No. 240 at Arthur Ashe Stadium last night. Roger Federer may have expected to cruise in his first night match of this year #39;s US Open, but he got all "
Sports,FILLING the problematic left side of the England midfield is again occupying the mind of manager Sven Goran Eriksson this week as he prepares for the opening 2006 World Cup qualifying match in Austria.
World,"Russian authorities are trying to negotiate with the armed group holding at least 200 hostages, many of them children. The heavily armed militants stormed the school in Beslan on Wednesday and are demanding "
World,"UNITED NATIONS : The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution presented by France and the United States calling for respect for Lebanon #39;s sovereignty, the US ambassador here said."
World," President Vladimir Putin vowed  Thursday to do all he could to save hundreds of children,  parents and teachers held under threat of death by gunmen for a  second day at a Russian school near rebel Chechnya."
World," A French Muslim delegation in  Iraq said Thursday they had proof that two French hostages held  by Islamic militants were alive, even though France refused to  lift a ban on Muslim headscarves as the school year began."
World," SADO ISLAND, Japan (Reuters) - A former U.S. army sergeant  who deserted to North Korea four decades ago left a U.S.  military base near Tokyo on Tuesday to head for a new life with  his family in his Japanese wife's home town."
World," NURIA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli forces blew up two  large apartment blocks in the Gaza Strip Thursday, making  scores of Palestinians homeless after suicide bombers killed 16  people in Israel."
World," Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails  Thursday have effectively ended an 18 day old hunger strike  after most of their demands for better conditions were met, a  Palestinian cabinet minister said."
World," JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - South African  authorities have arrested one person in an investigation into  contraventions of laws on weapons of mass destruction and  nuclear energy, the government said Thursday."
World,Hostage-takers free 32 women and children but are still holding more than 300  people at a school in Russia.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer unwrapped an attractive gift for SMB design shops that rely on Mac-quality graphics capability. The sleek new iMac stores the entire computer in its flat-panel display.
Sci/Tech," quot;We are convinced that openness will expand the blade-server marketplace and bring more people on board with these types of servers, quot; says Tim Dougherty, director of BladeCenter marketing at IBM."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 2, 2004 - An enigmatic radio signal picked up three times from the same area of the sky is a candidate for a call from intelligent alien life, according to New Scientist magazine."
Sci/Tech,"One week after AMD said it has demonstrated a dual-core processor, Intel will use its Developer #39;s Forum to provide the first demonstration of its dual-core technology."
Sci/Tech,Oracle has issued an alert regarding multiple security vulnerabilities discovered across an unsettlingly wide range of its products.
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft has recommended consumers turn on Windows #39; Automatic Update feature to get Windows XP Service Pack 2, PC makers are reminding Windows XP users to do their homework before installing the security update."
Sci/Tech,"PHILADELPHIA: For about US\$10mil (RM38mil), city officials here believe they can turn all 345 sq km of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hotspot (www."
Sci/Tech,"Global sales of semiconductors rose 1 percent in July as consumer uncertainty and swelling inventories restrained the industry #39;s pace of growth, the US Semiconductor Industry Association reported on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it will again delay filing results, predicting it will not release reports for 2003 and the first half of 2004 until the end of October."
World,"Yukos, the Russian oil giant, could be forced to halt production because of a new court order, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"Joyce Plotkin, Massachusetts Software Council #39;s president, told LinuxInsider that the group regularly brings heavy hitters to its membership meetings, and that past speakers have included Bill Gates and Steve Jobs."
Sci/Tech,"Next week, the Wi-Fi Alliance will release Wi-Fi Multimedia, or WMM, an interim standard that will provide early quality-of-service functionality for multimedia equipment based on the emerging 802."
Sci/Tech,"Intel co-founder Gordon Moore #39;s famous law will be re-examined again next week, as Intel shifts away from pure speed to the more efficient utilization of silicon."
Sci/Tech,Email filtering firm MessageLabs yesterday announced a deal to incorporate Symantec #39;s Brightmail anti-spam technology into its own anti-spam service.
Sci/Tech,AMSTERDAM (AFX) - ASML Holding NV and Nikon Corp said they reached a tentative agreement on settlement terms for Nikon #39;s case of alleged patent infringement against ASML.
Sports,The Brazilian runner jostled by an Irish-born ex-priest in the Olympic marathon has been invited to Ireland by the country #39;s Sports Minister.
Sports,Manchester United striker Louis Saha says the arrival of Wayne Rooney will help him to improve his own game. Rooney arrived at Old Trafford in a 27million deal as a transfer deadline signing on Tuesday to 
Sports,"Jerry Bailey, the seven-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey, will miss the next four weeks because of a fractured wrist, his agent, Ron Anderson, said Wednesday."
Sports,"Jonathan Woodgate has backed former Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson to make a speedy return to football. The veteran tactician was relieved of his duties on Monday by Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd, citing poor results as the reason for his sacking."
Sports, Jason Schmidt once again goes for his 16th victory tonight when the wild card hopeful San Francisco Giants conclude a three game series with the Colorado Rockies at SBC Park.
Sports,"Sweden held off a furious third-period comeback by the Czech Republic for a 4-3 win, clinching home-ice advantage in the World Cup of Hockey quarterfinals."
Sports,Spanish midfielder Guti has warned Real Madrid team-mate Michael Owen that he would need to produce an exceptional performance if he has any ambitions of taking Raul #39;s place in the starting line-up.
Sports,"FROGS OPEN 2004 CAMPAIGN: The TCU Horned Frogs begin their 108th year of intercollegiate football when they host the Northwestern Wildcats out of the Big Ten on Thursday, September 2. The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2."
Sports,An unbeknownst quarterback from Miami (Ohio) used a game at Michigan Stadium three years ago to introduce himself to the college football world.
World,"Two French reporters who are being held hostage in Iraq are alive and in good health, Agence France- Presse reported, citing the French ambassador to Iraq."
World,KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysian prosecutors have said they will not appeal Anwar Ibrahim #39;s acquittal by the Federal Court on Thursday.
World,"The UN war crimes court at The Hague has assigned former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic two lawyers to assist his defense. Milosevic, 63, has repeatedly insisted "
World,Syria says Israeli threats to retaliate for Damascus #39; alleged complicity in Palestinian attacks that have killed 16 Israelis this week lack credibility.
World,"The release of Kenyan truckers held hostage by Iraqi militants yesterday was negotiated by an Egyptian troubleshooter, experienced in hostage negotiations, the East African Standard has learnt."
World,The fate of 29 North Koreans remains unclear after they penetrated a Japanese school in Beijing Wednesday. Japanese officials on Thursday indicated they might help the asylum seekers go to a third country.
World,"An Iraqi militant group kills three Turkish hostages, reports Arabic TV station al-Jazeera."
World,"Israeli forces demolish two apartment blocks in raids on Gaza, while warning of a possible attack on Syria."
World,"Lee Scott, chief executive of retail giant Wal-Mart, tells the BBC that his firm's many critics have got it wrong."
World,Security is being tightened over the  Bridget Jones film sequel amid reports it is the subject of a \$10m bounty.
World,"WASHINGTON  #151; Praising Yemen as a partner in the war on terror, the Bush administration has approved the sale of military equipment to the Persian Gulf country after more than a decade of a nearly total ban. Delivery of spare parts for C-130 cargo planes was approved last week, which followed a recent decision to permit Yemen to purchase parts ..."
World,  Alleged US Army deserter Charles Robert Jenkins said yesterday that he would surrender to US military authorities to face charges that he deserted his post along the demilitarized zone dividing North and South Korea in the 1960s.
World,The G.O.P. convention is a batter-by-batter rebuttal of almost everything the Democrats said and did in Boston last month.
World," Workers' productivity increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the spring, the smallest gain since late 2002, reflecting the economy's slowdown.    The increase in productivity   the amount an employee produces for every hour on the job   was down from an initial estimate of a 2.9 percent growth rate for the April to June quarter and marked a deceleration from the 3.7 percent pace posted in the first three months of this year, the Labor Department reported Thursday..."
World," Camouflaged security agents carried babies to safety after militants holding hundreds of hostages at a school released at least 31 women and children Thursday, and officials expressed hope that negotiations would bring more progress in the standoff in southern Russia.    But a crowd of hostages' relatives keeping vigil outside the school was shaken when a pair of explosions went off just ahead of the release..."
World," Millions of French students returned to school Thursday as a new law banning Islamic head scarves from classrooms goes into effect amid demands by Islamic radicals holding two French hostages in Iraq that the law be scrapped.    Muslim leaders in France, who had largely opposed the law, urged calm for the return to class..."
Business,"By charlie smith. Since the release of a Hollinger International Inc. special committee #39;s report on August 31, much has been written and broadcast about the lavish lifestyles enjoyed by Conrad Black and his "
Business,"Economic recovery is gathering speed in the euro zone and inflation prospects are favorable, the European Central Bank said on Thursday as it "
Business,"Merrill Lynch (MER:NYSE - news - research), despite a checkered history in the energy sector, is jumping back in with its acquisition of the energy-trading business of Entergy-Koch."
World," As President Bush prepared to accept the Republican nomination for a second term, Vice President Dick Cheney portrayed his boss as a decisive commander in chief. ""He doesn't waffle, he doesn't agonize,"" Cheney said Thursday..."
Business," Productivity in the US nonfarm business sector increased at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter, revised lower from an earlier estimate of 2.9 percent, the Labor Department estimated Thursday."
Business,Shares of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (NYSE: MGM) rose more than 6 on heavy volume yesterday on the back of reports from Reuters -- and followed up by various 
Business,The price hit \$44.51 per barrel after a Russian court decision to freeze some bank accounts of the Yukos oil company. Without the \$2.
Business,Polaris Industries Inc. said Thursday it will immediately stop manufacturing boats and other marine product lines after the division drowned in a hefty operating loss in 2003.
Business,The US energy company Halliburton says it has discovered that a consortium linked to it considered paying bribes to Nigerian officials on an energy project at least 10 years ago.
World," It seemed like a rerun of the 2002 Latin Grammys. Once again, Spanish heartthrob singer Alejandro Sanz dominated the show   only this time, Sanz didn't show up to collect his trophies..."
Business,"Nortel (NT:NYSE - news - research) suffered another setback on its march to accountability Thursday, warning that it will need an additional month to complete its audit and file restated financials."
Business,Oracle suffered a legal setback Wednesday when a federal appeals court reviewing a shareholder lawsuit reversed a lower court #39;s ruling that had found in the company #39;s favor.
Business,"JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co has emerged as the latest potential suitor for UK investment bank Cazenove, but as a joint-venture partner rather than an outright purchaser."
World," Stocks inched higher Thursday as investors shrugged off sluggish retail sales, disappointing worker productivity and a surge in oil prices, focusing instead on rising factory orders.    Trading was muted as investors awaited a mid quarter update from U.S..."
World," The four day Republican National Convention comes to a close Thursday with a speech by President Bush that will touch off a two month dash to the finish line in a nation that seems as closely divided now as it was four years ago.    Last night, Vice President Dick Cheney and convention keynoter Sen..."
World," Militants released 26 women and children Thursday from the school in southern Russia where they are holding more than 350 hostages, the rescue operation's headquarters said.    Lev Dzugayev, an aide to the North Ossetian president, announced the release of three women and three infants..."
World," A U.S. airstrike targeting an alleged militant safehouse in Fallujah killed some 17 people including three children, according to doctors and accounts from the scene of the blast, and angry crowds gathered to mourn the victims and denounce the United States..."
World," The presidential pup made his convention debut Wednesday night in a spoof on the movie ""Rocky,"" showing the pooch hitting the campaign trail.    Delegates saw a video that opened with White House advisers Karl Rove and Andy Card in a heated debate about how to improve President Bush's poll numbers among an important bloc   dogs..."
World,Armed militants who seized hundreds of child hostages at a school in southern Russia released two dozen women and small children Thursday afternoon but the guerrillas still rejected proposals for resolving the standoff.
World,Millions of French pupils have begun the new school year under controversial legislation banning Muslim headscarves and other religious insignia from state schools.
World,A French Muslim delegation in Iraq trying to win the release of two French journalists held hostage by Islamic militants said Thursday they had received proof the men were alive and well. The kidnappers have demanded that Paris rescind a law banning Muslim headscarves.
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp.  said it is making the design of its ""blade"" computer servers widely available, in a move designed to gain wider acceptability in data centers and the telecommunications industry."
Sci/Tech," Computer audio equipment maker Creative Technology Ltd. said on Thursday it would double its MP3 player product lines from its current eight by year end, stepping up competition for rivals such as Apple Computer Inc."
Business," New claims for U.S. jobless benefits rose in the latest week, but the gain was largely blamed on Hurricane Charley, the government said on Thursday."
World," South Korea has admitted that government scientists enriched uranium four years ago to a level that several Vienna diplomats said was almost pure enough for an atomic bomb, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment Inc. , which has been hampered by a lack of hit titles, filed for bankruptcy liquidation on Thursday after failing to line up new financing."
Sci/Tech," Global sales of semiconductors rose 1 percent in July as consumer uncertainty and swelling inventories restrained the industry's pace of growth, the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association reported on Thursday."
Business, U.S. Treasuries broke a three day rally and retreated on Thursday as investors turned cautious before the climax of the week    the August payrolls report.
Sci/Tech," Global handset sales rose to record levels in the second quarter, putting the industry on track to ship 650 million cell phones in 2004 as market leader Nokia halted its decline, a survey said on Thursday."
Business, Russian oil major YUKOS again warned on Thursday that it may be forced to cut output after saying that a Moscow court ruled this week that  #36;2.6 billion of company funds could be seized by the authorities.
Business," Workers' productivity increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the spring, the smallest gain since late 2002, reflecting the economy's slowdown."
World," Israel ratcheted up its rhetoric against Syria on Thursday, hinting of possible military action following this week's deadly suicide bombing in southern Israel."
Business,"Charter Communications Inc. (CHTR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday named two executives as interim co-chief financial officers to fill an opening created when its former "
Sci/Tech," Forget finding an Internet cafe. For less than what it costs to build a small library, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot."
World, UN chief Kofi Annan's special envoy to Sudan urged the Sudanese government to accept international aid if it is unable to protect the population in its troubled Darfur region.
Sci/Tech, Red Hat Inc. hired a new chief financial officer as it tries to bolster its sagging stock price and expand into new foreign markets.
World," The US embassy in Malaysia was shut indefinitely after it received a letter containing a suspicious powdery substance, its second security scare in two weeks."
World,Chinese flag carrier Air China signed a USD\$1.3 billion deal to buy 23 new Airbus jets on Monday during a visit to Beijing of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
Business," The August start of the back to school shopping season was a disappointment for major retailers, giving the industry a third straight month of tepid sales. Higher gasoline prices and consumers' ongoing worries about jobs contributed to the poor showing."
Sci/Tech," Users of the popular compression tool should upgrade their software, company says."
World," HALIFAX (CP)   Floating in the Atlantic Ocean, his life raft deflated, a man who has failed in his bid to row from the United States to England was counting on a Canadian search and rescue helicopter to pluck him from water Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft unveiled a new online music download service that throws the weight of the world's largest software company into a field currently dominated by Apple Computers.
Sports," The National Hockey League and its  players ended three days of labor talks in an apparent deadlock  on Thursday, with little progress seen in avoiding a lockout by  team owners later this month."
Sci/Tech," Harding County wants a team of fossil hunters to return a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex named ""Tinker"" unearthed from northwest South Dakota in 1998."
Business," New claims for U.S. jobless benefits  rose in the latest week, but the gain was largely blamed on  Hurricane Charley, the government said on Thursday."
Sports, Andre Agassi headlines day four of the  U.S. Open Thursday as he seeks a place in the third round at  his home grand slam.
Business, U.S. stocks rose a bit on Thursday  after a revision in factory orders in June suggested orders are  improving and some apparel makers raised profit forecasts or  reported better than expected sales in August.
Sports," The Chicago Cubs registered an  important victory in their battle for the National League  wild card berth, edging out the Expos 2 1 over 11 innings in  Montreal Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," An explosion of soyabean farming in South America is threatening huge areas of forest and grassland containing some of the world's richest and most diverse wildlife, a leading conservation group said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, One of the world's most bizarre scientific collections went on show on Thursday.
Sci/Tech," Singapore banned human cloning Thursday and said offenders would face 10 years in jail to prevent ""abhorrent experiments."""
Business, Russian oil major YUKOS again warned on  Thursday that it may be forced to cut output after saying that  a Moscow court ruled this week that  $2.6 billion of company  funds could be seized by the authorities.
World, US President George W. Bush was to highlight his war on terrorism credentials as he accepted his party's nomination for a new term in a speech expected to be poor in bold new domestic policy ideas.
Sci/Tech," Iran said Thursday it would launch its first satellite into space by May 2005, state television reported."
Sports,"SUR SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters)   Miguel Angel  Jimenez continued his rich vein of form by taking the early  lead in the opening round of the European Masters on Thursday."
Business, World oil prices rose sharply again on  Thursday after Russian oil giant YUKOS said a Moscow court's  decision to effectively freeze its bank accounts threatened its  ability to continue production.
Business," Shares in Diageo Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DGE.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DGE.L</A> fell on  Thursday as the world's biggest spirits firm said tough  European markets and a weak dollar will hold back growth after  an expected 1 percent rise in annual earnings."
Business," Continental Airlines Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAL.N</A>  said on Thursday it plans to cut about 425 management and  clerical jobs through staff reductions, attrition and the  elimination of unfilled positions to save about  $200 million in  pretax costs."
Business," Red Hat Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RHAT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RHAT.O</A>, a Linux  software distributor that in July said it would restate three  years' of financial results, on Thursday named Charles Peters  as chief financial officer."
Business,Enron Corp. has agreed to sell its domestic natural gas pipelines for more than \$2 billion after an auction aimed at helping the energy company emerge from one of the most expensive and complicated bankruptcies in history.
Business,"Demonstrations and protests bubbled up around New York again Wednesday, as thousands of people formed a symbolic unemployment line extending 3 1/2 miles from Wall Street to within yards of the Republican National Convention."
Business,"Oil prices resume their upward path, lifted by reports of pipeline sabotage in Iraq and fears that Russian firm Yukos may cease production."
World,"India and Pakistan held the first of two days of talks on Tuesday on starting a bus service between the capitals of divided Kashmir, a proposal which could give their peace process a major shot in the arm, officials said."
Sports,"Looking at the reporters gathered around him after the Celtics' 119-105 loss to the Kings Sunday night in Sacramento, Gary Payton could not help but laugh."
Business,"The European Central Bank leaves eurozone interest rates on hold at 2, and upgrades its economic growth forecasts."
World,"KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP-CP) - Sudan said today that the UN chief didn #39;t give it enough credit for its efforts to restore calm in Darfur and get help to the region #39;s people, and said it hoped the Security Council would take greater notice."
Business,Telecoms equipment group Marconi clears its 669.5m (\$1.2bn) debt mountain ahead of schedule.
Business,"Games maker and publisher Acclaim, famous for dino game Turok, has filed for bankruptcy in the US."
World,Security is extremely tight around the Afghan capital as Hamid Karzai prepares to be sworn in as the country #39;s first popularly elected president.
Business,"The start of the back-to-school shopping season was a disappointment for major retailers, giving the industry a third straight month of listless sales."
Business,"Workers' productivity increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the spring, the smallest gain since late 2002, reflecting the economy's slowdown."
Business,"Fortune Brands' CEO talks about the company's history, expansion, and innovation."
Business,Companies counting on big back-to-school spending are showing their disappointment.
Business,"If the home-furnishings retailer can't get things right by the holidays, look out below."
Business,"A very large and valuable pile of assets now stands to change hands, possibly quite soon."
Sports,Public relations experts and people in and around the NBA believe Kobe Bryant can repair the damage done to his image and reputation.
Sports,The Redskins contend that last week's debacle in the secondary against the Rams isn't a true gauge of life after Champ Bailey.
Business,Will this newfangled kind of mortgage help you buy a house?
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 02, 2004 (REUTERS) - Nortel Networks Corp. said today it will again delay filing its financial results, predicting the reports for 2003 and the first half of 2004 won #39;t be out until the end of October."
Sci/Tech,"source champion Red Hat has taken its new CFO from the traditional business world. Charles Peters, who becomes executive vice president and CFO of the Linux based firm, has a solid background as a qualified "
Sci/Tech,"Video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment Inc. (AKLM.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) , which has been hampered by a lack of hit titles, filed for bankruptcy liquidation on Thursday after failing to line up new financing."
Sports,A controversial Irish priest who sabotaged the mens Olympic marathon by leaping on the race leader appeared in court today on indecency charges.
Sports,"Italian cyclist Francesco Casagrande (Lampre) and Spaniard Carlos Romn Golbano (Costa de Almera-Paternina) have been declared unfit to start the Vuelta a Espaa, after blood tests on Wednesday evening revealed that they each had exceeded the "
Sports,"He was a young phenom then, much like Jeff Francis is now, and it was former Rockies pitcher Marvin Freeman who pinned the moniker on the 6-foot-6, apparently good-looking right-hander from Oklahoma City during the spring of 1996."
Sports,"Sauber Petronas have invited Vitantonio Liuzzi for a test drive. The 22-year old Red Bull Junior Team pilot, who has won this year #39;s Formula 3000 Championship far ahead of the competition, will be driving the Sauber Petronas C23 at Jerez on 16 September."
World,"More than two dozen women and children have been released from the school in southern Russia where armed militants were holding more than 300 hostages for a second day, a regional government official said."
World,"Two British lawyers, Steven Kay and Gillian Higgins, have been appointed to defend former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic at The Hague #39;s UN tribunal."
World," quot;It was well beyond the level that would be needed for a civilian programme, quot; the Vienna-based diplomat close to the IAEA said."
World,"It #39;s not even 5 pm on a workday and the corridor outside Li Chengwen #39;s office is dark. The air is moist and warm. By Eugene Hoshiko, AP."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Review</strong> Waitrose's QuickCheck scanner a real time-saver
Sci/Tech,Games giant Electronic Arts is  joining forces with a Scottish mobile entertainment firm to make more mobile games.
Sci/Tech,"Games maker and publisher Acclaim, famous for dino game Turok, has filed for bankruptcy in the US."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> said it is making the design of its ""blade"" computer  servers widely available, in a move designed to gain wider  acceptability in data centers and the telecommunications  industry."
Sci/Tech," Computer audio equipment maker  Creative Technology Ltd. said on Thursday it would double its  MP3 player product lines from its current eight by year end,  stepping up competition for rivals such as Apple Computer Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A>"
Sci/Tech," Video game publisher Acclaim  Entertainment Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AKLM.PK qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AKLM.PK</A>, which has been hampered by a lack  of hit titles, filed for bankruptcy liquidation on Thursday  after failing to line up new financing."
Sci/Tech," Global sales of semiconductors  rose 1 percent in July as consumer uncertainty and swelling  inventories restrained the industry's pace of growth, the U.S.  Semiconductor Industry Association reported on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Global handset sales rose to record  levels in the second quarter, putting the industry on track to  ship 650 million cell phones in 2004 as market leader Nokia  halted its decline, a survey said on Thursday."
Business,"US retailers on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected August sales, generating the smallest monthly gain in a year and a half as high gasoline prices cut into back-to-school spending."
Business,"US clothing retailers like Gap Inc. (GPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEOS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Thursday posted "
Business,Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc. said Thursday it will restructure its operations and cut jobs in a move to reduce administrative expenses by about \$12 million a year.
Sci/Tech,"An unexplained radio signal from deep space could -- just might be -- contact from an alien civilization, New Scientist magazine reported on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat Inc. , a Linux software distributor that in July said it would restate three years #39; of financial results, on Thursday named Charles Peters as chief financial officer."
Sci/Tech,US video game makers Acclaim has filed for bankruptcy after struggling to keep up sales in an increasingly competitive games market for some time.
Sci/Tech,"Acer #39;s current president, JT Wang, will take over as chairman and chief executive officer, replacing Acer co-founder Stan Shih, who will retire at the end of the year."
Sports,Paris St Germain coach Vahid Halilhodzic says he felt so betrayed by the last-minute transfer of striker Fabrice Fiorese to Olympique Marseille that he was physically sick after going home on Tuesday.
World,"A militant group, affiliated with wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, has claimed responsibility for the murder of three Turkish truck drivers in Iraq."
World,"Jerusalem, Sept. 2 (PTI): Claiming to have  quot;concrete evidence quot; of Syria #39;s involvement in the double suicide attack in the southern city of Beersheva in which 16 people were killed and more than 80 injured, Israel "
World,"Convicted Bali bomber Ali Imron has been allowed on an outing to a Starbucks coffee shop in Jakarta. Reporters spotted him laughing and joking with Brigadier-General Gorries Mere, one of the officers investigating the Bali attacks."
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Video game publisher Acclaim\Entertainment Inc. <AKLM.PK> on Thursday said it filed for\bankruptcy after failing to line up new financing for a credit\line that expired last week.</p>
Sci/Tech,"A globally important Turkish wetland for thousands of birds is threatened by development, conservationists say."
Sci/Tech,"The chances of scientists making any one of five discoveries by 2010 have been hugely underestimated, according to bookmakers."
Sci/Tech,"If an extraterrestrial civilization wanted to maximize its chances of being discovered by another civilization, the best bet may not ride on radio waves.    Rutgers -- Were E.T..."
Sci/Tech,In the next few weeks the twin Mars rovers will be out of touch with Earth when the Sun lines up to block communications. Daily operations will be taken over by longer-term instructions without radio links between the two planets.
Sci/Tech,"Leptin, the hormone best known to control appetite, also appears to play a major role in fertility and bone development in women. A small, new study finds synthetic injections of the hormone can help young women whose naturally low levels of leptin left them thin and prone to osteoporosis, broken bones, and reproductive problems."
Sci/Tech,"Effective way to correct nearsightedness, study finds    HealthDayNews -- Implantable contact lenses are a safe and effective way to correct moderate to high nearsightedness, says a study in the September issue of Ophthalmology.    The research was funded by STAAR Surgical of Monrovia, Calif., which has applied for U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"While not perfect, it could become key screening tool for cancer, researchers say    HealthDayNews -- Virtual colonoscopies show significant promise as a screening method for colorectal cancer but there are still some problems that need to be resolved, according to new research.    A report in the Sept..."
Sci/Tech,"Rowdy, a 4-year-old horse, got sick after splashing through the Santa Ana River on a training ride. He ran a high fever, moved feebly in his stall and just wanted to sleep - all symptoms of West Nile virus."
Sci/Tech,"By JOSEPH B. VERRENGIA    (AP) -- With 6,000 characters to memorize, Westerners shudder at the idea reading even the most basic street signs and instructions in Chinese..."
Sci/Tech,The contract is part of the computer giant's bid to wring more consulting dollars out of its printer business.
Sci/Tech,"The country's infrastructure makes it an attractive candidate for offshore work, a research company says."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Burst wants Gates deposition released...Verizon opens global phone to consumers...IBM, Honda team on voice-driven car navigation."
Sci/Tech,Many PC makers have a list of drivers and other patches that should be in place before installing the OS update.\
Sci/Tech,Computer maker sees to recover \$8.6 million in pricing discounts granted to a hardware reseller in Tennessee.
Sci/Tech,"NEC Corp. has developed a method of positioning tiny tubes of carbon in a way that, 10 years from now, will make circuits run faster and consume less power than the fastest and most powerful silicon chips, the company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to accelerate the acceptance of blade servers, IBM and Intel on Thursday will lay bare their jointly developed technical specifications for its BladeCenter platform that will allow developers to customize add-on products and solutions."
Sci/Tech,Oracle Corp. released security patches this week that plug several vulnerabilities reported last month in its database software and other products.
Sci/Tech,"Fast Search   Transfer ASA has developed an application designed to help providers of online business directories and of online classified advertisements improve the content, presentation and navigation of their listings, the company announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. will look to a multicore future during the Fall Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco next week as it tries to leave behind a tumultuous year plagued by product delays and road map revisions.
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal pulled down his 10,000th NBA rebound to lead the Heat to a 100-80 win over the Jazz. O #39;Neal needed eight rebounds entering the game to become the 31st player with 10,000 career boards."
Sci/Tech,"Users of the popular compression tool should upgrade their software, company says."
Sci/Tech,founder of an Oklahoma prescription drug service shut down for violating federal drug importation laws has a new company providing discounted medicines over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"For protesters navigating Manhattan during the Republican National Convention, text-message broadcasting services like this, sent to their cell phones, provided an up-to-the-minute guide to the action on the streets."
Sports,A former Irish priest who disrupted the men #39;s Olympic marathon in Athens has appeared in court on two counts of indecently assaulting a child.
World,Foreign Secretary Jack Straw today expressed sympathy with parents and children in the Russian school siege saying their suffering is our suffering.
Sci/Tech,"MSN Music Store to Rock the Music Download Boat\\MSN has unveiled MSN Music Store, their pay per download WMP driven system which is predicted to give Apple iTunes, Napster, and RealNetworks a run for their money in the realm of legal music download search. MSN Music Service will initially offer ..."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Music Store Launches\\MSN has unveiled MSN Music Store, their pay per download WMP driven system which is predicted to give Apple iTunes, Napster, and RealNetworks a run for their money in the realm of legal music download search. MSN Music Service will initially offer music downloads of 500,000 music ..."
Sports,"Like any team bent on abiding by an unwritten rule of following sports cliches, the Clippers say they, yawn, take their games one at a time."
Sci/Tech,Firefox Toolbar: A set of search toolbars for Mozilla users\\Yet another search toolbar! But fortunately unlike most Internet Explorer only toolbars it is for the users of the alternate open source browser Firefox and Mozilla. Firefox Toolbar is a set of free toolbars made by a company called Vpop Technologies ...
Sci/Tech,Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in version five of the widely-used Kerberos authentication protocol. The most serious could be exploited by crackers to gain root control to authentication servers.
World," Some 30 brown bears have been terrorising a Transylvanian mountain village and could delay the start of the school year, local authorities say."
Sci/Tech," If you're an avid instant messenger, you probably know what I mean: ""Instant messaging doesn't work for me, does it work for you?"" Yet I appear to be on the way to becoming a minority, a fuddy dud resisting the text chat party. Instant messaging, or IM, is catching on with adults in a big way as it moves rapidly into the workplace, according to recent surveys. In fact, analysts predict IM soon will overtake e mail as the No. 1 form of electronic communication."
Business, Telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies Inc. may receive an  #36;816 million federal income tax refund related to its multibillion dollar losses at the height of the telecom industry slump.
Sci/Tech," Red Hat Inc. , a Linux software distributor that in July said it would restate three years' of financial results, on Thursday named Charles Peters as chief financial officer."
Sports,"What happened to Henry Bibby at USC is that, for the first time in his basketball life, he stayed in one place too long. Fired Monday and replaced by assistant Jim Saia for the interim, Bibby "
Business," Continental Airlines Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAL.N</A>  plans to eliminate about 425 management and clerical jobs, and  wage cuts may be next if the revenue picture does not improve,  the No. 5 U.S. carrier said on Thursday."
Sports,"SUR SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters)   Colin Montgomerie  says his Ryder Cup wildcard was rubber stamped by colleagues  who had already qualified for this month's event against the  U.S. at Oakland Hills."
World," South African authorities arrested  one person Thursday in an investigation into contraventions of  laws on weapons of mass destruction and nuclear energy, the  government said."
Sports,"Rice finished with 145 yards on eight catches, and Jackson had 113 yards on nine grabs...Testaverde broke Steve DeBerg #39;s NFL record with his TD pass to Copper, the 63rd receiver he #39;s hooked up with for a score...Alexander has scored 15 or more touchdowns "
Business,The European Central Bank on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for the 12 nations using the euro and kept its key interest rate steady at record lows as it waits for the recovery to firm up.
Business,"Shares of US Airways (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose more more than 5 percent on Thursday after the airline #39;s pilots union said it may soon agree on a plan to cut wages and benefits to help the carrier avoid a second "
Business,"Coolbrands International Inc. (COBa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its results for fiscal 2004 would be higher than the previous year, but the guidance missed expectations "
Sci/Tech,"A report released Thursday by the Pew Internet and American Life Project says US workers are increasingly using instant messaging (IM) in the workplace, with approximately 11 million Americans logging into an IM program daily."
Sports,"Army #39;s Rick Greenspan was named athletic director at Indiana University on Thursday, the school #39;s fourth AD in little more than three years."
World,THE Howard Government has been assured by Indonesia that one of the main Bali bombers will not be released after reports he was seen having a coffee with a senior policeman in a central Jakarta shopping mall.
World,"Volcanic tremors and earthquakes emanating from Mt. Asama, which straddles Gunma and Nagano prefectures in east Japan, subsided Thursday after the volcano erupted Wednesday night, the Japan Meteorological Agency said."
Business,"Microsoft Corp. is offering a  quot;preview release quot; of MSN Music, its answer to Apple #39;s popular iTunes Music Store. The music download service is available in the United States exclusively for users of the Windows "
Business,"NEW YORK, September 2 (New Ratings) - eBay (EBAY.NAS) intends to continue with its expansion in Asia with an increased stake in Internet Auction Co."
World,Lebanon urged members of the UN Security Council Thursday to vote against a US-French draft resolution demanding Syrian military withdrawal.
World,"Islamic militants freed seven truck drivers from India, Kenya and Egypt on Wednesday after holding them hostage in Iraq for six weeks, offering a ray of hope to a dozen other foreigners still in captivity."
Sci/Tech,"Google AdSense Expands to Multiple Advertising Units\\Google is now letting AdSense publishers place Google contextually targeted AdSense advertising on up to 3 placements on one web page. Google AdSense had always stuck to their guns about one AdSense ad per web page, however, web users may be getting used to ..."
Sci/Tech," Global sales of mobile telephones surged a record 35 percent to 156 million units in the second quarter from the same period in 2003, a study published by the US research group Gartner showed."
Sports,"SUR SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters)   Miguel Angel  Jimenez and Sergio Garcia warmed up for this month's Ryder Cup  with sparkling starts at the European Masters on Thursday."
Sports,Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes an early exit from the Champions League this week would be a disaster for the club.
Business,Oil prices spiked today after the Russian oil giant Yukos said it cannot pay wages and that its output could suffer due to a court ruling that froze some of its assets.
World," As President Bush prepared to accept the Republican nomination for a second term, Vice President Dick Cheney portrayed his boss as a decisive commander in chief. ""He doesn't waffle,"" Cheney said Thursday..."
Sci/Tech,Home Office redefines statistical invalidity
Sci/Tech,Scientists move swiftly to quash reports that a possible contact has been received from  extraterrestrial life.
Business,"Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) has finally agreed to pay a dividend. No, not the kind of owner dividend that would have Motley Fool Income Investor subscribers donning their "
Business,"EBay, the world #39;s largest Internet auction house, increased its stake in Internet Auction, the biggest online auction company in South Korea."
Business,"Continental Airlines Inc. (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to eliminate about 425 management and clerical jobs, and wage cuts may be next if the revenue picture does not improve, the No."
Business,"Oil prices have resumed their upward path, lifted by reports of pipeline sabotage in Iraq and fears that Russian firm Yukos may suspend production."
Business,It #39;s a sleepy Thursday in the biggest summer vacation week in the year. Almost nobody #39;s around. Anyone who is around is focused on politics and the president #39;s speech tonight.
Sci/Tech,"Apple has been gaining share in the higher-margin laptop business, and its iPod franchise is a hit, but the company #39;s worldwide market share in PCs fell from a peak of 9.6 percent in 1991 to 2 percent last year."
Sci/Tech,"Norwegian researchers on a remote Arctic island have recovered rare fossil remains of two giant marine reptiles, one of them reminiscent of the fabled Loch Ness monster."
Sports,Lindsay Davenport extended her unbeaten streak to 19 matches with a 6-4 6-2 second round win over Spaniard Arantxa Parra Santonja at the US Open on Thursday.
World,The UN Security Council is due to vote on a draft resolution calling on Syria to withdraw its troops from Lebanon and respect Lebanese sovereignty.
Sci/Tech,"  The explosion of a massive star blazes with the light of 200 million Suns in this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image. The arrow at top right points to the stellar blast, called a supernova..."
Sci/Tech,"The first major revamp of the collaboration package includes overhauled support, search and update features."
Sci/Tech,The beleaguered networking gear maker says it won't be able to file earnings on the date it expected.
Business,"While the debut of the Microsoft music store inevitably conjures up images of Apple and Microsoft going head-to-head for the hearts and wallets of consumers, Microsoft has made it clear that "
Business,Embattled Russian oil company warns that it may scale back oil output after more funds seized. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian oil major Yukos again warned on Thursday that it may be forced to cut output after 
Business,"  BlueLinx Holdings, an Atlanta based distributor of building products, on Thursday filed to raise up to  $150 nillion in an initial public offering with underwriters Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, CS First Boston and Lehman Brothers."
Business," JP Morgan Chase is in talks with UK investment bank Cazenove to create a joint venture that would effectively combine the banks, according to a published repor Thursday."
Sci/Tech,fw3 writes  quot;Information week is reporting that IBM and Intel are opening up the standards for the eServer BladeCenter.  #39;The companies will make available the design specifications for IBM #39;s eServer BladeCenter product.
Sci/Tech,"Video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment Inc. (AKLM.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it filed for bankruptcy after failing to line up new financing for a credit line that expired last week."
Sci/Tech," An average company using Windows XP will encounter compatibility issues with the SP2 update on 10.3 of its Windows XP based PCs, says a white paper from Canada #39;s AssetMetrix on demand IT asset intelligence service."
Sci/Tech,"Instant messaging (IM) is gaining slow prominence in the workplace, but the application is used for a variety of reasons. An early 2004 study of more than 2,200 US adults from Pew Internet  amp; American Life "
Sci/Tech,Most dyslexia research has focused on letter-based languages such as English or Italian. These studies suggest the condition is tied to the left temporoparietal region of the brain.
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - England midfielder Steven Gerrard injured his groin late in Thursday #39;s training session, but is hopeful he will be ready for Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Austria."
Sports,  Graham Barrett has been called up for the Republic of Ireland #39;s first two World Cup ties against Cyprus and Switzerland.
Sports,"The National Hockey League and its players ended three days of labor talks in an apparent deadlock on Thursday, with little progress seen in avoiding a lockout by team owners later this month."
Sports,Jockey Jerry Bailey will be sidelined for approximately four weeks after suffering a non-displaced hairline fracture of his left wrist.
World,"The UN war crimes tribunal is to impose a defence lawyer on Slobodan Milosevic, whose doctors say he is too ill to continue representing himself."
World,"A court in Equatorial Guinea indefinitely suspended the trial on Tuesday in an alleged coup plot, to await information on the possible roles of Mark "
World,Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh inaugurated a research centre in the Capital on Thursday to mark 400 years of compilation of Sikh holy book the Guru Granth Sahib.
Sci/Tech,"Behind MS on security, says top bug hunter"
Sports,Jose Mourinho will relish the hostile reception he will receive from the fans who used to adore him when he takes his place in the dug-out at the Estadio Do Dragao.
Business,"General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. this week reported disappointing US sales for August, prompting the nation #39;s two largest automakers to cut planned vehicle production in the fourth quarter, which could hurt profits."
Business,"Growth in the European service industries, ranging from banking to telecommunications, slowed in August as households became increasingly concerned about jobs and oil prices reached a record."
Business,Northwest Airlines Corp. canceled controversial fees on tickets bought through some travel agents after the agents and fare distributors objected and rivals didn #39;t match the higher cost.
Business,"A string of government reports yesterday offered a mixed picture of the US economy. Worker productivity grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter, the "
Business,"Pilots and management at US Airways continue talks Friday in hopes of making a deal to help save the struggling carrier. Negotiations might continue into the Labor Day weekend, says pilots union spokesman Jack Stephan."
Business,Investors are expected to dump technology shares today in the wake of a financial update last night from bellwether Intel Corp. that one analyst called  quot;a disaster.
Business,"Leisure firm Rank Group will look at all options on the future of its Deluxe film and video processing business, including a demerger and sale, its chief executive says."
Business,  Continental Airlines said Thursday it will cut 425 jobs as part of a plan to reduce non labor costs. Free!
Sci/Tech,But it also urged users to back up data and check their PC maker #39;s Web site for information or alerts about deploying the Windows upgrade.
Sci/Tech,"Stockholm - Nokia, the world #39;s biggest cellphone maker, took market share in the second quarter by cutting prices and introducing new models, rebounding from its lowest level since 1999, market researcher Gartner said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said it is making the design of its  quot;blade quot; computer servers widely available, in a move designed to gain wider "
Sci/Tech,"IBM said on Thursday that it will recall about 553,000 AC power adapters worldwide for several models of its laptop computers because of potential fire and electrical shock hazards."
Sci/Tech,"More than two months after Red Hat #39;s chief financial officer resigned and the company announced a change in its accounting methods, the Linux distributor on Thursday named Charles E. Peters Jr."
Sci/Tech,Napster on Thursday said it #39;s testing a monthly subscription service that would let customers download an unlimited number of songs and play them on portable music devices 
Sci/Tech,"Koi Mil Gaya  #39;s sci-fi plot may not have stretched reality too far. Jadoo the alien, might not have landed on Earth, but it is possible that his kind is trying to get in touch with Earthlings."
Sci/Tech,The vendor confirned that the delay in the release of its next-generation file system will also push back the release of the Windows programming layer.
Sci/Tech,The US government #39;s Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) and software security companies have issued warnings about a number of security vulnerabilities in versions of Oracle Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment Inc. AKLM.PK , which has been hampered by a lack of hit titles, filed for bankruptcy liquidation on Thursday after failing to line up new financing."
Sci/Tech,Storage software giant Veritas is moving its customers deeper into email archiving through its agreement to acquire KVault Software (KVS).
Sci/Tech,"A fossil resembling the Loch Ness monster has been found on a remote Arctic island. The well-preserved bones belonged to a plesiosaur, a giant marine reptile with a long neck and tail, plump body and legs which evolved into flippers."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia #39;s N-Gage QD addresses many of its predecessor #39;s problems, but it #39;s still a big phone. Nokia #39;s N-Gage gaming cell phone was the Gigli of the tech world when it first came out last year."
Sci/Tech,"The Blu-ray Disc Association has added the MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1 video codecs to its specification for prerecorded Blu-ray Disc media, it says this week."
Sports,A couple of the somebodies around here are going to walk away from Flushing Meadow with a million bucks apiece in their petty cash stash.
Sports,Jonathan Woodgate is in no doubt Sir Bobby Robson will return to management once he recovers from the shock of his Newcastle dismissal.
Sports,Sir Clive Woodward #39;s resignation as England coach has been accepted by the Rugby Football Union with immediate effect. It came after his lawyers spent the day locked in talks with the RFU.
Sports,"To say that Roger Federer has come a long way is something of an under-statement but that fact rang home with a great clarity when he beat the 19-year-old Marcos Baghadatis from Cyprus 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the third round at the US Open."
Sports,"SAO PAULO (Brazil): Olympic marathon bronze medallist Vanderlei de Lima, who was tackled by a spectator while leading the race, came home Wednesday to a heros welcome and said he was thrilled to earn a medal even though his fellow Brazilians believe he "
Sports,"Formula One champion Michael Schumacher escaped uninjured yesterday after a high-speed crash during a testing session. Schumacher #39;s Ferrari was seriously damaged in the crash, which was "
Sports,"ST JOHN #39;S, Antigua (CMC) - West Indies have suffered another injury setback ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, starting in Britain next week."
Sports,Observers say: Thomas is a great little defender who never quits and loves to run. He #39;ll even take the odd run up the field with the ball.
Sports,The NHL and the players association completed a three-day round of talks Thursday in Montreal and were no closer to a deal that might save the upcoming season.
Sports,"ark Redman pitched seven strong innings for his 10th victory and Billy McMillon homered to lead the Oakland Athletics past the White Sox, 4-2, in Chicago yesterday."
Sports,"SEATTLE With final preseason cuts looming this weekend, Vikings coach Mike Tice certainly gave himself an opportunity to thoroughly evaluate his reserves Thursday night."
Sports,"Tiger Woods has more than golf on his mind as he prepares for the Deutsche Bank Championship near Boston: His father, Earl, has had a relapse of prostate cancer."
World,"  Iran acknowledged Thursday that it plans to process tons of raw uranium, but said the UN nuclear watchdog agency was informed about the move long ago and accused the United States of sensationalizing the matter."
World," Sudan #39;s government has not stopped attacks on  quot;terrorised and traumatised quot; civilians in the Darfur region, United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan has said."
World,"Gunmen clashed with Saudi police Friday in a town northeast of Riyadh, killing one officer and injuring three, Al-Arabiya television reported."
World,"Stepping into the middle of Syria #39;s bid to extend its influence over neighboring Lebanon, the US yesterday won UN Security Council approval of a resolution "
World,Palestinian security prisoners ended their hunger strike yesterday as they declared their 19-day protest succeeded in achieving most of their demands.
World,KATHMANDU: Nepalese authorities have briefly lifted a curfew to let people carry out essential tasks after a quiet night following riots that left two dead.
World,"Wearing a white windbreaker to protect him from the Siberian wind, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi stood on the bridge of a Japanese Coast Guard patrol boat on Thursday "
World,"Leaders of the insurgent Mahdi Army declared Thursday that they had been betrayed by Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, who has been trying to lure away the militia #39;s supporters with millions of dollars in aid."
World,"Three Palestinian men and a boy were killed and 44 others wounded Thursday during an incursion by 12 Israeli armored vehicles into the central Gaza town of Deir al-Balah, Palestinian sources told CNN."
Sports," Maria Sharapova zinged shots so sharply against Jelena Jankovic, many fans at Louis Armstrong Stadium left their seats early in hopes of finding a more competitive match. They missed seeing things get kind of interesting at the U.S. Open."
Business, Intel Corp.  on Thursday cut its third quarter revenue and profit margin forecast after demand for both its computer microprocessors and communications chips weakened beyond expectations. Its stock fell nearly 8 percent.
Sci/Tech," IBM said on Thursday it will recall about 553,000 AC power adapters worldwide for several models of its laptop computers because of potential fire and electrical shock hazards."
Business," Financial markets may be all ears on Thursday night for hints about August job growth from President Bush, but they will be listening in vain since he plans to purposely avoid an early peek."
World," A Taliban bombing campaign is expected to herald Afghanistan's historic presidential polls on October 9, but after a quarter century of foreign occupation, civil war, and Taliban rule, Afghans are philosophical."
Business," A sell off in tech stocks following Intel Corp.'s disappointing outlook pushed Asian shares lower on Friday, overpowering pockets of strength in some financial, consumer and industrial issues."
Sports, The surging Boston Red Sox have seized control of the AL wild card race  #151; with an eye on winning their division. Derek Lowe (13 10) pitched effectively into the eighth inning and Boston completed a three game sweep of the Anaheim Angels with a 4 3 victory Thursday night  #151; the Red Sox's season high ninth straight win.
World, The United States accused Sudan on Thursday of using attack helicopters against African villagers and said the United Nations was not being tough enough on Khartoum.
Business, The dollar held steady across the board on Friday as the market readied itself for a U.S. jobs report later in the session which is likely to set the tone for expectations of U.S. interest rate rises.
Sports," Alex Smith threw for three touchdowns, rushed for two more and finished with 435 yards of offense, and No. 20 Utah backed up its first preseason ranking with a 41 21 win over Texas A amp;M on Thursday night."
Sports," The Super Bowl champs ended their exhibition season with a three game losing streak and a 31 0 setback. Hey, at least they should be rested for their regular season opener."
Sci/Tech," Falling prices may be making flat screen televisions more appealing to consumers who covet the latest in technology, but analysts warn companies producing them will have to adjust quickly or risk losing out."
Business," Tokyo based Shinsei Bank is wrapping up an agreement to buy a consumer credit company from UFJ Holdings, a Japanese banking group that is set to merge with another ""Big Four"" Japanese financial group."
Sci/Tech, Today's hottest cell phones feature full keyboards.
Business," Best Buy Co. Inc.'s second quarter results will show a 13 percent increase in revenue and 4.3 percent growth in same store sales, the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer said Thursday."
World, The adoptive mother of seven children found malnourished at a Nigerian orphanage said Thursday the youngsters could be lying about claims of physical and emotional abuse because they were upset about their ordeal.
Sports, Chicago Fire midfielder Chris Armas will be out for four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
Sci/Tech, Six Apart released a new version of its popular blogging software only three months after Movable Type 3.0.
Sci/Tech," FAST launches an application to help directory publishers compete in local search, while Copernic dives into the desktop search arena."
Sports," Decades ago, a beleaguered Nebraska football coach raised a stink across the plains when he said he didn't think this state could be great at anything."
Business," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday  cut its third quarter revenue and profit margin forecast after  demand for both its computer microprocessors and communications  chips weakened beyond expectations. Its stock fell nearly 8  percent."
World," Australian Prime Minister John Howard has welcomed a far reaching High Court ruling that bars trade unions from taking industrial action over political, social or environmental issues."
Sports," Nicolas Massu cracked his racket on a fence. Later, he slammed it off the court and it bounced head high. After being docked a game in what would be the second longest match in U.S. Open history, he delayed play 10 minutes while arguing."
World," President Bush pledged ""a safer world and a more hopeful America"" as he accepted his party's nomination for a second term in office and plunged into the final two months of his re election campaign. He promptly drew fire Friday from challenger John Kerry that he was ""unfit to lead this country."""
Business," Financial markets may be all ears on  Thursday night for hints about August job growth from President  Bush, but they will be listening in vain since he plans to  purposely avoid an early peek."
Sci/Tech," Egypt's antiquities chief on Thursday revealed a 2,500 year old hidden tomb under the shadow of one of Giza's three giant pyramids, containing 400 pinkie finger sized statues and six coffin sized niches carved into granite rock."
Sports, Albert Pujols belted his major league  leading 43rd homer and Jim Edmonds followed with a two run shot  as the St Louis Cardinals eased to a 7 2 win over the San Diego  Padres in National League action Thursday.
Sci/Tech," The radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory will begin mapping the known galaxy on Friday, scientists said."
World," A week of rallies, marches and nearly 1,800 arrests left anti Bush protesters drained and the city refuting allegations that demonstrators were held too long in police custody."
Sci/Tech, A new federal study has found that more threatened loggerhead sea turtles are injured or killed by the mid Atlantic scallop fishery than earlier estimates indicated.
Sports, The New York Yankees wrapped up their  eventful three game series against the Cleveland Indians with  an easy 9 1 win in American League action Thursday.
Sci/Tech," Master cells found deep inside hair follicles might offer a new way to treat baldness and burn victims, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Some 2.5 million people were urged to leave their homes and Florida residents jammed the roads on Thursday as Hurricane Frances roared toward the crowded southeast U.S. coast with enough sheer size and force to cause major devastation.
Sci/Tech," The world's fast growing thirst for water can only be met by purifying sea water as rivers and reservoirs become unable to meet demand, Spain said on Thursday unveiling a major program to fight its own chronic shortages."
World," Quotes from Rep. Porter Goss, R Fla., picked by President Bush to head the CIA:"
Business, The dollar held steady across the board  on Friday as the market readied itself for a U.S. jobs report  later in the session which is likely to set the tone for  expectations of U.S. interest rate rises.
Sci/Tech," They have become legendary in UFO circles. Huge,  silent running Flying Triangles have been seen by ground observers creeping  through the sky low and slow near cities and quietly cruising over  highways."
Sci/Tech, A pair of miniscule meteorite grains has helped astronomers settle a long running debate on the origins of space dust belched out by dying stars.
Business," Northwest Airlines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWAC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWAC.O</A>  said on Thursday it canceled a new fee it charged travel  agencies for a round trip domestic ticket booked through global  distribution systems, effective immediately."
Sci/Tech," A rare nest of brown capped rosy finches was discovered recently in a crack in a cliff high in the Snowy Range. Little is known about the species and only six or seven such nests have ever been found, according to David McDonald, associate professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology."
Sci/Tech," Cats not only can catch the deadly bird flu but can spread it to other felines, Dutch researchers reported Thursday  #151; raising important questions about the pets' role in outbreaks."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> on Thursday  led a late day rally in auto stocks, one day after the world's  largest automaker posted dismal U.S. sales results for August  and cut vehicle production."
Sports, Add the marquee showdown between  fifth ranked Florida State and No. 6 Miami Florida to the list  of sporting events postponed by Hurricane Frances.
Business," Footwear chain Payless ShoeSource Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSS.N</A> on Thursday posted worse than expected sales at stores  open at least a year in August and said its president, Duane  Cantrell, will step down effective immediately, sending its  shares down 8 percent."
Sports," TEMPE, Ariz. (Sports Network) - The Arizona Cardinals  placed running back Marcel Shipp and fullback James Hodgins on  injured reserve Wednesday night, effectively ending their  seasons."
World, A U.S. drafted resolution  telling Syria to withdraw its forces from Lebanon and warning  against foreign interference in Beirut's presidential election  squeaked through the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
World," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - An Argentine court on  Thursday acquitted five suspected accomplices in the 1994  bombing of a Jewish community center in which 85 people were  killed and ordered new probes into the case's botched  investigation."
Business,"In the Washington retail landscape, only a few signs of Herbert H. Haft's business empire remain. But his contribution to the way Americans shop is felt every day by just about any consumer who buys a product at a discount."
Sports,"Aided by a majestic three-run home run by Alex Rodriguez and three hits and three runs batted in by Gary Sheffield, Jon Lieber won for the first time since Aug. 13."
Sports,"Anna Chakvetadze, a qualifier ranked 175th in the world, jolted the U.S. Open on Thursday with an upset victory over Anastasia Myskina, 7-6 (3), 6-3."
Sports,Kurt Warner's first preseason as the Giants' starting quarterback ended ominously as he was sacked twice more Thursday night.
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   Haitian President  Boniface Alexandre said on Thursday his administration would  not give in to rebels who took over a southern town six days  ago to back demands for the reestablishment of the army."
Business,"Riggs Bank investigators have found evidence of possible criminal activities by some former employees who managed the accounts of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and have referred their findings to federal prosecutors, according to several sources."
Sports,"For the second time in two games, the veteran United States team was outscored, outshot, outskated and outplayed in the World Cup of Hockey tournament."
World," Militants bombed Iraq's northern oil  pipeline to Turkey on Thursday, halting exports, and killed  three Turkish hostages in a campaign to wreck reconstruction  efforts and undermine the interim government."
Business,"NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- The stock market went whisper quiet this week as Republicans convened in Madison Square Garden to renominate George W. Bush for president."
Business, An internal Halliburton Co. investigation has uncovered handwritten notes suggesting that former employees considered offering bribes to Nigerian officials a decade ago to secure work in a \$5 billion project to build a natural gas liquefaction plant.
Business," From department stores to discounters, the nation's retailers reported sluggish August sales yesterday as consumers cut back spending during the generally lucrative back-to-school shopping month."
Sports,We need a name for these guys. The Yankee Clippers? The Sons of Tito? How about the No More Nomars?
Business,"Herbert H. Haft, 84, the Washington area discount retailer whose drive to sell drugs at cut-rate prices made him a multimillionaire and whose empire dissolved in a nasty and very public family feud in the 1990s, died Thursday at Sibley Memorial Hospital."
Sports,"Wednesday night's Red Sox-Angels game was the highest-rated telecast in NESN's 20-year history, returning a 15.1 rating in the Boston market. The audience peaked at an 18.8 rating during the quarter-hour beginning at 9 p.m."
Business,"The number of cars on China's roads is set to rise sevenfold to 140 million by 2020, according to government forecasts."
Business,"Intel, the world's leading computer chip maker, slashes its revenue forecasts, triggering a decline in global chip stocks."
Business,"Global mobile phone sales grew 35 to over 150 million in the second quarter, say industry analysts Gartner."
Sports,"The Mets' Jeff Keppinger got his first major league steal in the seventh, swiping second."
Sports,"The Yankees have won 10 of their last 11 home games against Cleveland. Baltimore outscored Tampa Bay, 31-8, in the three-game series."
Business,"The leader of the CBI has launched his strongest attack on the unions to date, claiming they are becoming ""irrelevant""."
Sports,"That record-setting defeat appears to have stirred up the Yankees. Gary Sheffield had three RBIs to reach 100 for the seventh time, Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run homer, and Jon Lieber pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Yankees to their second straight win, 9-1 over the Cleveland Indians last night in New York."
Sports,"Not many questions were answered last night at Razor Blade Field but one question, at least, was obvious. Who were those guys?"
Business,"UK house prices fell by 0.6 in August as recent interest rate rises took hold, the Halifax says."
Sports,"Patriots fans, for better or worse, received a long, hard look at Tom Brady's backup last night."
Sports,"On a recent campaign stop, President Bush dropped in to visit the Cleveland Browns before one of their training camp practices."
Sci/Tech,"Dans une newsletter envoye  ses abonns, Electronic Arts a rvl une information trs intressante : un nouveau Command  amp; Conquer est en prparation."
Sports,"Baltimore All-Pro tackle Jonathan Ogden sprained his left knee late in the first quarter of the Ravens' 27-17 win over the New York Giants last night in East Rutherford, N.J., and was helped from the field."
World,The Security Council calls for foreign troops to leave Lebanon -  a move aimed at reducing Syrian influence.
Sports,"They threw Carlos Bocanegra into the deep end of the soccer field last December. A few days after Bocanegra arrived in London to play for Fulham FC, he was assigned to mark Newcastle United's forwards, including scoring machine Alan Shearer."
Sports,"  In pressing on with her civil suit against NBA star Kobe Bryant, the woman accusing him of rape will not have to meet the higher standard of proof required in a criminal case."
Sports,"Florida State and Miami will still play in prime time, just four days later than planned."
Sports,"One might assume there was little reason for optimism. The University of New Hampshire, a once-mighty Division 1-AA program that has posted just one winning record since 1997, entered last night's game against defending Division 1-AA national champion and top-ranked Delaware battling staph infections that sidelined many of its players."
World,Figures seen by the BBC show that in August self-inflicted deaths in English prisons reached a new monthly high.
Business,A Trans-Atlantic row over European and American state subsidies to aircraft manufacturers has not softened after a first meeting between EU and US trade negotiators.
World,"Low fat diets are as good as the Atkins diet when it comes to losing weight over the long term, a study says."
Sports,There wasn't much more Will Blackmon could have done for his Boston College teammates in last night's 19-11 victory over Ball State.
Sports,"The secret, if there is one, cannot be found in the sea air. But if the Atlantic could be credited for the growing tidal wave of Rhode Islanders who have washed over the PGA in recent years, then Bristol's Billy Andrade figures the winning formula must be traced to the clams.  quot;Yeah, I'd say it's the littlenecks, quot; mused ..."
World,Andre Agassi goes through after Florian Mayer is forced to retire injured.
Sports,"Christina Kim made 11 birdies and tied the tournament record of 10-under-par 62 yesterday for a two-shot lead after the opening round of the LPGA State Farm Classic in Springfield, Ill."
World,The Venezuelan mother of major league baseball pitcher Ugueth Urbina is kidnapped near Caracas.
Sports,"ANDOVER Coach: Ken Maglio (ninth year, 37-46-2). Last year's record: 5-6. Returning starters (13): Mike Cerchione, OT/DT, 6-4, 255, Sr.; Buddy Farnham, WR/S, 6-0, 176, Jr.; John Fox, WR/DB, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Shaheen Ghandchi, RB/DB, 5-9, 177, Sr.; Mike Gustin, G/DT, 6-0, 253, Sr.; Matt Hennessey, RB/DB, 5-8, 193, Sr.; Kyle MacKenzie, G/DT, 6-0, 217, Sr.; Matt Martin, WR/DB, 5-9, ..."
Business,"We have managed to keep the major pieces of our fabled Boston healthcare institutions more or less intact so far, but the relentless market keeps testing the system, looking for the weakest link."
Sports,"Nowhere does the rivalry between the Evil Empire and Red Sox Nation crackle more intensely than here, on the  quot;campus quot; of ESPN, built smack on the not-so-well-defined emotional boundary between New York and Boston."
Business,"Target Corp. has agreed to pay \$1 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it failed to stamp prices on merchandise, the fourth in a string of agreements over the past two years costing major retailers more than \$8 million in fees and millions more in compliance measures."
Sports,A couple of the somebodies around here are going to walk away from Flushing Meadow with a million bucks apiece in their petty cash stash. You can call them champ.
Business,"US Airways is dangerously close to its second Chapter 11 filing in two years, a bankruptcy that could cripple the airline and its frequent fliers if it fails to cut costs severely."
Business,"  Two blocks south of Madison Square Garden, in a microcosm of what New Yorkers have been experiencing all week in this busy midtown neighborhood, a few feet of pavement told a tale of two cities."
Sports,"Pro baseball: Texas vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park, 7 p.m.; International League -- Rochester vs. Pawtucket at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, R.I., 7 p.m."
Business,  A string of government reports yesterday offered a mixed picture of the US economy.
Business,"tech bellwether Intel Corp. lowered its financial outlook yesterday, providing the latest sign of the economy's doldrums."
Sports,"Thoroughbred racing will return to Rockingham Park for the first time since September 2002 when the Salem, N.H., track hosts three grass races Sunday. Rock will hold an 11-race card, with the first eight races harness contests. As far as the Rock publicity department can determine, it will be the first time standardbreds and thoroughbreds have shared a racing program."
Business,"A year after the mutual fund industry's biggest scandal, investors remain surprisingly ignorant of regulatory probes into trading schemes that bilked hundreds of millions of dollars from their portfolios, a survey said yesterday."
Sports,BASEBALL Major League Baseball: Suspended Texas 3B coach Steve Smith two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for inappropriate actions and comments made to umpire Jerry Meals during an Aug. 25 game; suspended Chicago Cubs P Kent Mercker three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for inappropriate actions during an Aug. 27 game; suspended Houston manager Phil Garner ...
Business,"For two months, Jacob Sevlie's insurance company tagged along whenever he slid behind the wheel of his Honda Accord. An electronic monitor closely tracked Sevlie's driving time and behavior. If he had a heavy foot or was a sudden braker, the recorder would betray him."
Business,"Bank of America Corp.'s investment arm, Columbia Management , named Christopher Wilson head of mutual funds, replacing Kevin Connaughton, who will continue to work for the company. Connaughton held the position in an interim capacity, a spokeswoman said. He moved over from FleetBoston Financial Corp. , where he was head of mutual funds, in the companies' April 1 merger. The ..."
Business,"Continental Airlines Inc. said yesterday it would cut about 425 jobs, or 1 percent of its work force, through staff reductions, attrition, and elimination of unfilled vacancies as part of an effort to trim expenses by another \$200 million."
World,"\The bird flu virus that can kill humans has the potential to be spread by cats, scientists have found."
Business,  Halliburton Co. says an internal investigation has found that a consortium it later took over had once considered bribing Nigerian officials to win an energy contract.
World,"Britain appointed its first black High Court judge yesterday and she predicted she would be ''the first of many. quot; The Department for Constitutional Affairs confirmed the appointment of Linda Dobbs, 53, the first black lawyer promoted beyond the ranks of circuit judges, who hear lesser cases. Joining the High Court will give her access to some of the country's most ..."
World,"  A Paris newspaper editor said there had been positive movement in the effort to free two captive French journalists yesterday, while a separate militant group said it had killed three Turkish captives."
World,"  Responding to Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins's pledge to surrender after spending four decades in North Korea, US military officials say they are ready to put the frail 64 year old back in uniform, give him a haircut, set him up in on base housing    and then try him for desertion."
Business,"July factory orders rose the most in four months, exceeding forecasts, and productivity gains slowed last quarter."
World,  President Vladimir V. Putin depicts rebels in Chechnya as part of the international terrorist threat spearheaded by Al Qaeda. But analysts say the Chechen insurgency remains largely a nationalist movement aimed at winning independence from Russia.
World,"  The fight with renegade Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr is not over and the US military must retake his stronghold in Baghdad's Sadr City slum, a top US commander said yesterday."
World,"For a nation divided over his stewardship and dubious about the war with Iraq, President Bush had one overriding message: He's still the one."
Business,The children's retailer turns in sparkling 21 same-store sales growth for August.
World,More than 2.5 million people along the water were asked to evacuate  the largest number in state history.
Sci/Tech,"\\XML which is UTF-16 encoded is supposed to have a prolog (first two bytes)\called a BOM  of FF FE to signal that the feed you're about to parse is\multibyte.  The only problem is that (and get this) Xerces doesn't support this\prolog!\\""Exception in thread ""main"" org.apache.commons.feedparser.FeedParserException:\org.jdom.JDOMException: Error in building from stream: Content is not allowed\in prolog.: Content is not allowed in prolog.""\\Sam Ruby was nice enough to put out a bunch of unit tests  for UTF-16 and\they won't even parse within Xerces.\\...\"
Sci/Tech,"\\John Battelle blogs about Rojo :\\""Yesterday I hung out with Chris Alden, a founder of the original Red Herring\who has moved his focus to publishing in a Web 2.0 world (in other words, a\fellow traveler). He's putting the finishing touches on a new publishing\platform/feed reader called Rojo (think ""mojo"") that he and his team have been\working on for quite some time now. It's moved into invitation-only beta\recently, and he gave me a tour. I liked it quite a bit. Think of it as a\second-generation RSS aggregator with some subtle social networking,\recommendation, and republishing juice.""\\I co-founded Rojo about a year ago with Chris Alden  and Mark Graham\(peace.net, iVillage, etc) after  ...\\"
Sports,"On a day when the French Open men's and women's champions lose and blame their defeats on fatigue, a bouncy, energetic Andre Agassi advances to the weekend for the 14th time in 19 U.S. Open appearances."
Sports,"Russia outhustles the American squad and deals Team USA its second consecutive loss, 3-1, Thursday night."
Sports,Hurricane Frances forces the postponement of Monday's college football season opener between Florida State and Miami.
Sports,Mystics forward Chamique Holdsclaw touched off more speculation Thursday by practicing with the team a day after being placed on the injured list.
Business,"Chico's may be a hot retailer, but its Labor Day weekend looks threatened."
Sports,"Coming off its third winning season in the last 20 years, Navy has looked sluggish on offense and uninspired overall during the last several weeks of practice."
Sports,"Derek Lowe pitches effectively into the eighth inning, and Boston takes control of the wild-card race Thursday night by completing a three-game sweep of Anaheim."
Sports,"For the Maryland Terrapins, however, it was hardly a routine preseason. The Terps spent 11 days in the birthplace of modern-day soccer, Britain."
Business, A mysterious bidder paid  $15.5 million Monday in a bankruptcy court auction of dozens of Internet related patents  and then rushed out of the courtroom.
World,The surging Boston Red Sox have seized control of the AL wild-card race - with an eye on winning their division. Derek Lowe (13-10) pitched effectively into the eighth inning and Boston completed a three-game sweep of the Anaheim Angels with a 4-3 victory Thursday night - the Red Sox's season-high ninth straight win...
World," A Paris newspaper editor said Thursday that two French journalists held by kidnappers were turned over to an Iraqi opposition group, raising hopes that they could soon be released. A separate militant group in Iraq said it had killed three Turkish captives..."
Business,"While the city of Spokane is racing to get out of federal court, the local Catholic Church is plunging head-long in, and now the fate of the Spokane Diocese rests in the hands of a federal judge."
World," President Bush picked apart John Kerry's record on the Iraq war and tax cuts Thursday night and summoned the nation toward victory over terrorism and economic security at home. ""Nothing will hold us back,"" he said in a Republican National Convention acceptance speech that launched his fall re election campaign..."
World," Heavily armed militants who seized a school three days ago are holding at least 1,000 students, teachers and parents hostage inside the building, far more than previously thought, a released hostage and a regional official said.    Russian officials had said that about 350 people were being held by raiders who seized the school in the North Ossetian city of Beslan on Wednesday..."
Business, China Aviation Oil Singapore Corp. (C47.SG) Tuesday said four executives have surrendered their passports to Singapore police as the investigation into Singapore #39;s worst financial scandal continues.
World,"A militant group run by a Jordanian-born insurgent released a videotape showing its members killing three men identified as Turkish hostages, according to al-Jazeera television."
Business," Citing lower than expected product sales, Intel Corp. on Thursday lowered its revenue expectations for the third quarter of its 2004 fiscal year, which ends on Sept. 25."
Business," While the prime time speeches at Madison Square Garden occupy center stage at this week's Republican National Convention, much of the event's real politicking is taking place at hundreds of private receptions scattered throughout Manhattan. At two tech focused gatherings Wednesday, industry companies, lobbying groups and politicians came together to network and consider the IT industry's legislative agenda."
Sci/Tech,"The games industry could benefit from scientific ""mood profiling"" to develop hit games, researchers say."
Sci/Tech,"Less than 25 of old computers sold or given away by companies have had data removed, a survey suggests. "
Sci/Tech," IBM said on Thursday it will recall  about 553,000 AC power adapters worldwide for several models of  its laptop computers because of potential fire and electrical  shock hazards."
Business,An internal Halliburton Co. investigation has uncovered handwritten notes suggesting that former employees considered offering bribes to Nigerian officials a decade ago to secure work 
Business,"Allied Domecq Plc, the world #39;s second- largest liquor maker, said fiscal 2004 earnings rose on US demand for spirits including Malibu rum."
Business,"Rank Group Plc, a UK distributor of movies for half a century, plans to exit the film industry after losses at its DVD and cinema production business."
Business,"The leader of Southeast Asia #39;s biggest country, Indonesia, on Friday urged economic ministers from the region to put aside their differences and work toward economic integration akin to the European Union #39;s."
Sci/Tech,"The US Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT), the federally-funded security clearinghouse and alert center, put its two cents in this week and recommended that every Windows XP user install the Service Pack 2 update."
Sci/Tech,"More than 500,000 notebook power adapters sold by IBM are being recalled to offset the threat of melting plastic and even fire. IBM and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, saying "
Sports,"NEW YORK, US -- Russian qualifier Anna Chakvetadze shocked lackluster French Open champion Anastasia Myskina by beating her 7-6 6-3 in the second round of the US Open in New York."
Sports,"espite a four-tournament victory streak heading into the United States Open, Lindsay Davenport received a reminder today that her momentum could stop at any time."
Sports,"Brad Radke, Torii Hunter and the rest of the Minnesota Twins were on the brink of contraction three years ago. Now they #39;re poised for a third straight division title."
World,  Prime Minister Paul Martin joined world leaders and Malaysian opposition figures yesterday in welcoming the surprise release of former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim after six years in jail.
World,"Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails on Thursday have effectively ended an 18-day-old hunger strike after most of their demands for better conditions were met, a Palestinian cabinet minister said."
World,"JAKARTA: An Indonesian police officer who treated a convicted Bali bomber to coffee in a Jakarta Starbucks is to be questioned over the incident, national police chief General Da #39;i Bachtiar said."
World,"NEW DELHI: Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh has warned not to expect breakthroughs on disputed Kashmir during talks with his Pakistani counterpart this weekend, but said he will push a 72-point plan to boost peace between the neighbours."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp's. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> newly  launched MSN Music download service has a long way to go to  catch up with iTunes and other online services, competitors  said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. lowered its revenue projections for its third quarter yesterday, citing slow consumer purchases across the globe."
Sci/Tech,"Some of South America's key areas are at risk from soya bean exports, campaigners say."
Sci/Tech,"A new study argues that intelligent alien life, should it exist, is more likely to communicate with Earth by sending artifacts, rather than radio waves."
Sci/Tech,"Burrowing owls have been observed surrounding their nests with excrement from other animals, then waiting patiently for dinner to show up #151;dung beetles."
Sci/Tech,"By FRANK GRIFFITHS    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- The radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory will begin mapping the known galaxy on Friday, scientists said.    The radio telescope, the world's most sensitive listening device that is powerful enough to hear planets forming several billion lights years away, received six more radio receivers to expand its range..."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----     Injuries Rampant in U.S., Study Says       Injuries kill 18 Americans each hour, a new government report says.       That figure translated into 157,000 people in 2001 alone, with no age group, gender, or race exempt, said the first national report for both fatal and nonfatal injuries released Thursday by the U.S..."
Sci/Tech,The Apache Foundation pulls support for the antispam technology because of Microsoft's license requirements.
Sci/Tech,Server and software company prepares new foray into market for dot-com infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,"Dozens of government proposals arise, but never get off the ground."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Nortel delays financials again...Microsoft updates SharePoint...Overture heads toward automation.
Sci/Tech,The online shopping and download center for Windows-related stuff gets a public workout.
Sci/Tech,"IT services giants will come under pressure from outsourcing alliances, as companies team up to beat the big guns. \"
Sci/Tech,"Nokia holds on to its No. 1 position, as new buyers and upgraders stoke demand for handsets."
Sci/Tech,Germany's Metro Group tested radio tag inventory control for a year and found it good enough to deploy--but not perfect.
Sci/Tech,Tech bellwether cites drop in demand for PC processors and flash memory.
Sci/Tech,"A ray of second-quarter sunshine is overshadowed by clouds on the horizon, according to Gartner."
Sci/Tech,Computerworld has named Mitch Betts as its new executive editor and hired Martha Connors for the newly created job of vice president and general manager for the company's online business.
Sci/Tech,"When it needed help managing its 3,300 printers and finding new ways to cut printing expenses, University Hospitals Health System turned to HP."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's decision to cut WinFS from its Longhorn release means another delay for the Microsoft Business Framework, which promises to make it easier for developers to write business applications for the Windows platform."
Sci/Tech,"At two tech-focused gatherings yesterday, industry companies, lobbying groups and politicians mulled over the IT industry's legislative agenda, including concerns about a move to force companies to expense stock options."
Sci/Tech,"Six weeks after it changed the way it books support subscription revenue, Linux vendor Red Hat Inc. has named Charles E. Peters Jr. as its new CFO."
Sci/Tech,"While physical security was tightened in New York for this week's GOP convention, IT security researchers uncovered an unsettling number of unencrypted wireless devices that could pose an information security nightmare for convention organizers and delegates."
Sci/Tech,"Embroiled in an accounting scandal that led to the firing of its CEO, Nortel Networks said today that its financial results for 2003 and the first half of 2004 won't be out until the end of October."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. released several high-risk vulnerabilities reported last month in its database software and other products, and urged customers to download and install them."
Sci/Tech,A welfare case management and telephony system worth some \$806.5 million is in danger of being unplugged if the agency overseeing it cannot fix technical and procedural processes in the next several months.
World,"At least two Israeli occupation soldiers are receiving medical treatment after a bomb, said to be planted by the Palestinian resistance, exploded near an Israeli army base in the central Gaza Strip."
Sci/Tech, IBM Corp. is recalling power adapters that shipped with certain models of its ThinkPad notebooks sold between January 1999 and August 2000.
Sci/Tech," While Oracle Corp. awaits a judge's decision on whether it can continue in its quest to acquire PeopleSoft Inc., the company faced a setback in an unrelated case. An appeals court on Wednesday ruled that a three year old shareholder lawsuit charging Oracle and several of its top executives with misleading investors about Oracle's performance may proceed, overturning a lower court's dismissal."
Sci/Tech,"Two months after announcing the resignation of its chief financial officer and six weeks after it changed the way it books support subscription revenue, Linux vendor Red Hat Inc. has named a new CFO."
Sci/Tech, The U.S. government's Computer Emergency Response Team (US CERT) and software security companies have issued warnings about a number of security vulnerabilities in versions of Oracle Corp.'s software.
Sci/Tech," U.S. government agencies need to better understand the vulnerabilties of the software they're buying, said IT workers from several government agencies during a software assurance forum in Washington, D.C., this week."
Sci/Tech, Some New York businesses are using a voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) feature to avoid the crowds at the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden.
Sci/Tech,"Bolstering its lineup of remote access management offerings, 3amLabs on Thursday debuted three products including a free version of its flagship product, LogMeIn, that helps IT managers locate and manage remote access products."
Sci/Tech,The latest storage numbers are in and -- big surprise -- storage spending is up.
Sci/Tech,New this month: Office 2003 gets tweaked; Sidekick gets thinner and flashier; more powerful wireless networking is on the way; and hard-drive-based digital music players offer long battery life and lots of storage.
Sci/Tech,It's hard to resist these increasingly handy devices. But should you try?
Sci/Tech,"Though digital music has come a long way, today's online music stores still have significant problems. Here's my fix-it wish list."
Sci/Tech,Net phones--and their portable phone numbers--help business avoid RNC crowds.
Sci/Tech,"Device is the first of its kind and can work on most surfaces, company claims."
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    (AP) -- For two months, Jacob Sevlie's insurance company tagged along whenever he slid behind the wheel of his Honda Accord.    An electronic monitor the size of a matchbook closely tracked Sevlie's driving time and behavior..."
Business,"July factory orders rose the most in four months, exceeding forecasts, and productivity gains slowed last quarter, two government reports released yesterday showed."
Business,"Allied Domecq, the world #39;s second-biggest spirits company, says its annual earnings will show growth, led by a strong performance of its top spirit brands."
Business,The US Chamber of Commerce filed suit Thursday against the Securities and Exchange Commission over the independent-chair rule for mutual fund boards.
Business,"Stocks moved higher in a late-session buying surge yesterday, as oil prices stepped back from their highs and investors shrugged off mixed economic data, focusing with renewed optimism on the government #39;s upcoming jobs report."
Business,"BRUSSELS (DPA): European Union trade chief Pascal Lamy heads off to Jakarta for a meeting with economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday, EU officials said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks, the largest US chain of coffee shops, plans to raise its beverage prices by year #39;s end to cover higher costs for milk and health insurance amid slowing sales."
Sci/Tech,"hexene writes  quot;In an open letter to the IETF MARID Working Group, the Apache Software Foundation has rejected the patent-encumbered Sender ID specification."
Sci/Tech,"A few years ago, when MP3 players were establishing themselves as the hot cool thing, the next step seemed clear: What if you could take along not only music but movies, television programs "
Sports,"One day after taking on the role of team motivator, George Steinbrenner was the team psychic. For one night, he actually was able to foresee the Yankees #39; future."
Sports,"The Yankees figure there is no sense looking backward, either at a bad loss or the team behind them in the standings. That is the way they have approached the whole week and it was the way "
World,"ighteen days after they began a hunger strike demanding improved humanitarian conditions, Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails resumed eating last night."
World,"PRINCETON, New Jersey  #39;Everyone wants to go to Baghdad; real men want to go to Tehran. quot; That was the attitude in Washington two years ago, when Ahmad Chalabi was assuring everyone that Iraqis would greet US troops with flowers."
World,"Egypt #39;s antiquities chief on Thursday revealed a 2,500-year-old hidden tomb under the shadow of one of Giza #39;s three giant pyramids, containing 400 pinkie-finger-sized statues and six coffin-sized niches carved into granite rock."
Sci/Tech,"Wotbox Launches Eight National Search Engines\\Wotbox is an independent Search Engine mainly known for its advanced geo-targeting technology. Wotbox, which displays a flag of the country of origin next to each result on its search pages, is growing and has launched a new search engine for eight major countries. It ..."
Sci/Tech,"Mart Enters the Online Music Store Mix  Wal Mart Stores Inc. launched an online music store that works with Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Media Player. Wal Mart, which began offering music downloads in March, said that its new store will offer downloads at 88 cents per song and is somewhat of an affiliate of ..."
Sci/Tech,"Meet five people whose breakthroughs make the progress of science real. Chosen from hundreds of applicants to Apple #146;s Bioinformatics Award Program, they are shaping our health and our world through their research in biotechnology  #151; and the help of Apple #146;s Workgroup Cluster for Bioinformatics. Sep 2"
Sci/Tech,"Dubbed by the National Science Foundation as a modern-day journey to the center of the earth, a \$250 million project uses a drill to explore the San Andreas fault."
Sci/Tech,"The company is willing to pay \$10,000 each to the owners of nearly 500 contaminated homes in an upstate village if the owners give up their right to sue over pollution."
Sci/Tech,Telephones and computers that were donated for use at the Republican National Convention will now be used to improve security and enhance New York City public schools.
World, The chief political opponent of Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Friday accused Asia's longest serving ruler of continuing to stifle democracy despite his pledges of reform.
Business," The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will lower its 2005 French economic growth forecast from 2.5 percent to 2.3 percent, the financial daily Les Echos said, without quoting its sources."
Sports, The Serena Williams fashion show will  take center stage at the U.S. Open Friday as the former  champion takes on French teen ager Tatiana Golovin for a place  in the fourth round.
World," Mark Thatcher, arrested in South Africa last week on suspicion of financing an attempted coup in oil rich Equatorial Guinea, was released from house arrest Friday after posting 2 million rand bail."
World," Six Karamojong warriors and three government troops were shot dead during an operation to disarm the pastoralist nomads in remote northeastern Uganda, the army said on Friday."
World, Former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim savored his first full day of freedom in six years Friday after his dramatic release from prison and he tested the waters for a comeback in Malaysian politics.
Business,"NEW YORK, September 3 (New Ratings) - An internal investigation into Halliburton Co (HAL.NYS) reportedly revealed that the company had considered bribing Nigerian officials to win contracts a decade back."
Business,"Japanese electronics firm looks to expand agreements with Wal-Mart, Costco to boost total sales. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan #39;s Sony Corp."
Business,"Intel Corp., the world #39;s biggest maker of semiconductors, reduced its third-quarter revenue forecast Thursday, blaming lower-than-expected demand for flash memory and PC chips."
Business,Reduced revenue guidance from Intel (INTC:Nasdaq - news - research) had stocks under pressure Friday ahead of the key August employment report.
Business,"More than 98 percent of hospitals in the United States are reporting quality-of-care data for treating heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid said yesterday."
Business,"Military-ruled Myanmar has said Britain is interfering in the internal affairs of its former colony, jeopardising relations between Europe and Asia."
Business,"The Nortel Networks Corporation, which is restating results back through 2001, said yesterday that it would not have financial statements for last year and the first half of 2004 ready until the end of October, a month later than planned."
Business,The United States Chamber of Commerce said on Thursday that it had asked a federal court to overturn a rule requiring mutual fund boards to have independent chairmen and majorities of independent directors.
Business,Shares in Rank Group have rallied after the leisure group said it might hive off its Deluxe film and video businesses to focus on its gaming and restaurant operations.
Sci/Tech,NOKIA #39;S SALES SLIDE has been halted according to figures released by the Gartner Group. The analysts predict Nokia #39;s share of the global market crept back to almost 30 per cent.
Sci/Tech,"Windows Media Player (WMP) no longer feels like a freebie utility thrown in with the OS (think Notepad), but is an application you #39;ll actually want to use."
Sci/Tech,"For however many millennia mankind has peered at the heavens, no one had ever identified a planet outside the solar system, and, being prone to extrapolating, many assumed no one ever would."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, September 3 (New Ratings) - IBM (IBM.NYS) has reportedly recalled more than half a million notebook power adapters due to the threat of melting plastic, and electric shock and fire hazards."
Sci/Tech,"The open source Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is refusing to adopt technology promising to curtail the rising tide of spam, citing restrictions with Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,Linux distributor Red Hat Inc. has appointed a new chief financial officer following the resignation of former CFO Kevin Thompson and the recent restatement of its revenue after an accounting policy change.
Sci/Tech," An unexplained radio signal from deep space could just be contact from an alien civilisation. New Scientist magazine reported the signal on Thursday, revealing that it comes from a point between the Pisces and Aries constellations."
Sci/Tech,"Software security companies and US-Cert, the US government #39;s computer monitoring body, have issued warnings about security vulnerabilities in Oracle software."
Sci/Tech,"According to a new research study by the non-profit Pew Internet and American Life Project, so-called Instant Messaging (IM) is what #39;s really hot when it comes to electronic communication now."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide external controller-based disc storage revenue totalled \$3.2bn (1.8bn) in the second quarter, up 5.1 from the \$3.1bn recorded in the same period last year."
Sci/Tech,The update uses stronger encryption and does a better job of letting only authorised users join wireless nets. The improvements have been made to re-assure businesses that wi-fi networks can be made safe enough to be really useful and widely deployed.
Sports,Steven Gerrard faces a late fitness test today after giving England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson a scare ahead of tomorrow night #39;s 2006 World Cup qualifier in Austria.
Sports, Champion jockey Kieron Fallon and colleagues Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams were back in action yesterday after their arrests over allegations of race fixing.
Sports,Veteran Eduardo Romero continued to defy Old Father Time by powering into contention for his third European Masters title in 10 years on Friday.
Sports,Clive Woodward gave English rugby a hammer blow over the game #39;s structure on Friday before declaring himself 100 per cent ready for next summer #39;s British Lions tour of New Zealand.
Sports,(09/03/04) The Lions closed out their exhibition season with a 20-17 win over Buffalo Thursday at Ford Field. The victory came at a price.
Sports,"Detroit Tigers closer Ugueth Urbina, whose father was killed in a robbery 10 years ago, rushed back to Venezuela on Thursday after his mother was apparently kidnapped at a home Urbina owns in his native country."
Sports,"Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath, who criticised his new players for the time they spent putting on hair gel, warned on Friday that his honeymoon period is over and he plans to get tougher with the squad."
Sports,"Take away the seemingly minor knee injury to seven-time Pro Bowl tackle Jonathan Ogden, and the Baltimore Ravens had a perfect exhibition finale against the New York Giants last night."
Sports,"Unable to settle into a rhythm, sophomore quarterback Jordan Palmer resembled a wide-eyed freshman, squeamish about playing under the lights."
World,"Russian troops stormed a school in the country #39;s south, after hostages started fleeing the building where armed terrorists had been holding as many as 1,500 people captive for two days in Beslan, North Ossetia."
World,"Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar, who was due in Paris on Sunday to start a European tour, has postponed his visit to France due to the ongoing hostage drama involving two French journalists, Arab diplomats said Friday."
World,India and Pakistan are preparing for high-level talks this weekend to build on a fledgling peace process. Top foreign ministry officials will meet in Delhi on Saturday followed by talks between the two foreign ministers over the next two days.
World,SYDNEY (DPA): Australia on Friday complained to Indonesia over Bali bomber Ali Imron being allowed out of jail to have a Starbucks coffee in a plush Jakarta shopping mall in the company of top police official Brig.
World,"For a moment this week, it looked as if Moqtada al-Sadr - the leader of a Shiite rebellion against the US presence in Iraq - might "
Business,"It is difficult to convey the shock I felt on reading the allegations that Conrad Black, David Radler, and the rest of the Hollinger insiders had helped themselves to 95."
Business,Leisure group Rank has said it is thinking of selling its Deluxe film and video business as the firm announced a sharp drop in half-year profits.
Business,"PUBS group JD Wetherspoon today said a sales slowdown in the second half had taken the fizz out of its annual profits. The city centre pub and bar operator, which runs around 650 outlets including The Standing "
Sci/Tech, Windows XP Service Pack 2 is the first major upgrade to the world #39;s most popular operating system in well over a year.
Sci/Tech,"Fi Alliance got its next certification program off to a flying start, issuing WPA2 badges to a bunch of products that comply with the 802."
World,"Freed Indian hostages Sukhdev Singh, Antaryami and Tilak Raj were back home on Friday. The three truckers, freed in Iraq after a six-week ordeal, arrived to a rousing welcome from a huge crowd at New Delhi "
Business," Shares of Intel Corp.  fell more than 7 percent before the opening bell on Friday, a day after the technology bellwether slashed its quarterly sales outlook."
Business, Pfizer Inc.  on Friday said it will take a pretax charge of  #36;369 million in the third quarter for a settlement with plaintiffs who allege they were harmed by products containing asbestos and harmful minerals once sold by a Pfizer subsidiary.
World," At least seven people were killed and 310 others wounded Friday, reports said, after commandos stormed a school in southern Russia where hundreds had been held hostage for three days by Chechen rebels strapped with explosives."
Sci/Tech, Privately held UltraDNS Corp. says it had struck a deal to provide domain name system services to online retailer Amazon.com Inc. .
Business, The European Commission said it had adopted a plan to adapt eurozone rules intended to control budget deficits in order to improve the way they work and their credibility.
Sci/Tech," This week, your DVD choices range from Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ to Federico Fellini's I Vitelloni."
Sci/Tech," Tom Cruise mingled with about 3,000 fans at the British premiere of ""Collateral,"" chatting on their cell phones, posing for photos and signing autographs for more than two hours outside a theater in Leicester Square."
World," A small Sri Lankan party offered its support to the island's coalition government on Friday, which would give the ruling alliance a working majority in parliament, but it stopped short of joining the government."
Business," Shares of Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> fell  more than 7 percent before the opening bell on Friday, a day  after the technology bellwether slashed its quarterly sales  outlook, and other technology stocks moved lower in tandem."
World," President Bush vows to ""spread ownership and opportunity,"" ""make our economy more job friendly"" and help lower health care costs in a fresh wave of campaign ads meant to lay out a sweeping second term agenda as he emerges from the Republican convention."
Sci/Tech,"European banking giant Lloyds TSB has tapped IBM to assemble a voice and high-speed Internet network connecting branch branches, call centers and cash machines, the two companies said Monday."
Business," The firm led by Enron Corp.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> acting chief executive asked a bankruptcy judge for  a  $25 million ""success fee"" for its efforts in shepherding the  collapsed energy trader through nearly three years under  Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a court filing shows."
World," The latest Army investigation into the Abu Ghraib scandal is raising new questions about whether the CIA, operating outside military rules, contributed to the breakdown of military discipline at the prison."
Business," INTEL CORP.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>:"
Business," NAZARETH, Belgium (Reuters) - Belgian drugs distributor  Omega Pharma boosted its presence in Italy and Scandinavia on  Friday, buying two local firms after raising \$285 million in  debt finance in the United States."
Business, Speculation that August's U.S. jobs  report could surprise on the upside has lent sagging global  stock markets some support this week and dampened buoyant bond  markets.
World," TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya signed a deal on Friday to pay  \$35 million in compensation for more than 160 victims of a  Berlin nightclub bombing in 1986, taking another major step  toward ending its international isolation."
Business, The dollar shuttled in narrow ranges  against other major currencies on Friday as investors awaited  upcoming U.S. jobs data for clues on the future path of  interest rates.
Business, World oil prices held firm on Friday  after pipeline sabotage in northern Iraq kept up supply fears  that have revived a powerful price rally.
World," Iraq could splinter into civil war and  destabilize the whole region if the interim government, U.S.  forces and United Nations fail to hold the ring among factions  struggling for power, according to a British thinktank."
World," Several Taliban fighters were killed in a  firefight with Afghan security forces in the southeast province  of Khost near the border with Pakistan, the U.S. military said  on Friday."
World, Lebanon's parliament is going ahead with  a vote to extend the term of Syrian backed President Emile  Lahoud Friday despite a U.N. Security Council resolution  warning Damascus against interfering in Lebanon.
Business,Hurricane Frances sends commodity prices soaring and depresses insurance stocks as it heads for the Florida coast.
Business,German bank WestLB sells its 43.4 percent stake in the UK's Odeon cinema chain to a private equity firm.
Business,US stock futures pointed to a sharply lower start Friday as Intel Corp. #39;s disappointing third-quarter revenue and margin forecast sent chip stocks tumbling overseas.
Business,"Rank Group Plc, a UK distributor of movies for half a century, plans to exit the film industry after losses at its DVD and cinema production business."
World,A battle erupts in North Ossetia as Russian troops storm a school where hundreds of children had been taken hostage.
Business,"ID Biomedical Corp. signed long-term agreements with three of the largest US flu vaccine wholesalers, causing the firms shares to climb 9.2 percent."
World,BBC correspondents report scenes of chaos as a battle erupts at the besieged school in the Russian town of Beslan.
Sports,Sir Clive Woodward today revealed he quit as England rugby union coach because he was not able to take his World Cup-winning team forward the way he wanted.
World,"Sudan will not accept a peacekeeping force in the troubled Darfur region but may agree to extra monitors being deployed, its foreign minister says."
World,"PEACE talks between the Sudanese government and rebel groups from the troubled region of Darfur have stalled. The talks, brokered by the African Union, are being held in Nigeria, are deadlocked over disarmament and other security issues."
World,French PM Jean-Pierre Raffarin urges caution on reports that two French journalists held in Iraq may soon be freed.
World,"A South African businessman is charged with trafficking nuclear material to Asian countries, in particular Pakistan."
World,A Swiss group may have helped more British people bypass the UK ban on euthanasia than previously thought.
World,"Two Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, apparently when explosives they were carrying were set off."
Sports,Geoff Simmonds is in charge of managing all the spare parts at the races. Its a key role  heres an explanation of what it involves
World,"Russian forces today stormed a school where heavily armed fighters held hundreds of people hostage, provoking fierce gunbattles."
World," Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Lleyton Hewitt and Amelie Mauresmo are all in action Friday at the U.S. Open..."
World,"SPARKS, Nev. - Some 300,000 people are expected to pig out on about 130,000 pounds of pork ribs..."
World," Fleeing what could be the most powerful storm to strike Florida in more than a decade, residents and tourists jammed highways and shelters Friday as Hurricane Frances churned toward the Atlantic coast, where the state's second pummeling in three weeks could begin as soon as Saturday..."
World," At least seven people were killed and 310 others wounded Friday, reports said, after commandos stormed a school in southern Russia where hundreds had been held hostage for three days by Chechen rebels strapped with explosives.    Troops killed five of the hostage takers but 13 others escaped, the ITAR Tass news agency said..."
World," TRIPOLI, Libya (Reuters) - Libya signed a deal Friday to  pay \$35 million in compensation to more than 160 victims of a  Berlin nightclub bombing in 1986, taking another major step  toward ending its international isolation."
World," Commandos stormed a school in southern Russia where hundreds of hostages had been held for three days, and dozens of hostages fled the building, some bloodied and screaming.    Exchanges of gunfire rang out and a large plume of smoke rose over the school as troops clashed with the militants..."
World," Over the past few months, insurgents in Samarra have deposed the U.S. picked leaders and put to death people suspected of collaborating with them, making the northern Iraqi city the latest no go zone for Iraqi and American troops.    With preparations beginning for Iraq's nationwide general election, scheduled for January, the attacks in Samarra and other cities where officials cannot safely travel could present a major barrier to carrying out a credible poll..."
Sci/Tech,Corporations and government contractors have been lubricating their relationships with the region's state officials all week in New York.
Sci/Tech,"Though Microsoft Corp.'s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers - and that could pose a problem."
Sci/Tech,"The Walt Disney Co. has postponed an expansion of its video-on-demand service while it explores partnerships that could result in a deal to include the service in set-top boxes, computers or other devices."
Sci/Tech,The electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. is talking with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. in an effort to boost sales by shipping to U.S. discount chains with which it previously did little business.
Sci/Tech,"California university officials have warned nearly 600,000 students and faculty that they might be exposed to identity theft following incidents where computer hard drives loaded with their private information were lost or hacked into."
Sci/Tech,"For two months, Jacob Sevlie's insurance company tagged along whenever he slid behind the wheel of his Honda Accord."
Sci/Tech,The Cassini spacecraft has taken the most detailed temperature measurements to date of Saturn's rings. Data taken by the composite infrared spectrometer instrument on the spacecraft while entering Saturn's orbit show the cool and relatively warm regions of the rings.
Sports,The remaining seven vacancies in the first knockout stage of the Champions League will be decided this week with some of Europe #39;s biggest clubs anxiously considering their fates.
Business,The European Central Bank is sounding markedly more confident these days than it had earlier this year about the economic recovery in the 12 countries that use the euro.
Business,"Blaming the complexity of the task, Nortel Networks Corp. is delaying the release of long-awaited financial results by another month, to late October, and may seek another delay of its annual meeting."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s according to research outfit Gartner, which on Thursday said that second quarter global mobile phone shipments hit 156."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a new CFO in town at Red Hat Inc., and while the company continues to be perceived as one of the leading Linux providers, he #39;s got his work cut out for him when it comes to restoring investor confidence."
Sports,"S if the lingering effects of a viral infection and a more recent cold weren #39;t bad enough, Justin Henin-Hardenne couldn #39;t quite shake her Olympic hangover, a 31-year-old Israeli journeywoman "
Sports, Allrounder Dwayne Smith has pulled out of the West Indies cricket squad for this month #39;s ICC Champions Trophy event in England because of injury.
Sports,"Kurt Warner #39;s first preseason as the Giants #39; quarterback ended ominously as he was sacked twice more Thursday night, when the team faced the Baltimore Ravens "
World,"Russian special forces stormed a school Friday ending a three-day hostage crisis and freeing hundreds of children, parents and teachers held without "
World,"Hopes that Islamic militants will soon free two French hostages in Iraq are rising, despite confusion over which group is now holding them."
World,"Malaysia #39;s press is breathing a collective sigh of relief at the release of former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. Commentators see the move as turning a new page in Malaysia #39;s political life, arguing "
World,New York (AsiaNews/Agencies) - The UN Security Council narrowly approved a US-French resolution late Thursday aimed for an immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces - an indirect reference to 17.
World,"GAZA CITY , September 3 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails have decided to call off an 18-day hunger strike after most of their demands for better conditions were met, according to a Palestinian cabinet minister."
World,"Israel #39;s threats against Syria after the Beersheba suicide bombings would  quot;exacerbate the deteriorating situation in the region, quot; the Syrian foreign minister said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Though banned in the 1970s, toxic PCBs persist in high concentrations around the world. Now a Stanford team says it may have the solution: carbon. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,The software giant's new pay-per-download service offers an easy-to-use interface and above-average sound quality. But some critics wonder if the MSN Music service will foster a widening rift in digital music security standards. By Xeni Jardin.
Sci/Tech,The first gathering of the Worldwide Newton Association this weekend in Paris promises a surprise that may extend the life of the aging but much-loved Apple handheld platform. By Leander Kahney.
Sci/Tech,"Sure, there's plenty of fire at this year's Burning Man festival, but celestial tributes dominate the playa. Daniel Terdiman reports from Black Rock City, Nevada."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists find a way to grow hair follicles on furless mice using stem cells. Now, they hope to extend the research to humans. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,Have you seen gas prices? Purists can wait for hydrogen. The market can't. By James Surowiecki from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Doctors report several cases of collapsed lungs apparently caused by loud music. They theorize that lungs may start to vibrate in the same frequency as the booming bass, which could cause a small rupture."
Business," The U.S. job market brightened in  August as employers added 144,000 workers to their payrolls and  hiring totals for the two prior months were revised up, the  Labor Department reported on Friday."
Business," U.S. stock futures fell on Friday then  quickly rebounded, after a U.S. report showed job growth in  August came in slightly below expectations."
Business, World oil prices held firm on Friday  after pipeline sabotage in northern Iraq kept up supply fears  that have revived a powerful price rally.
Business," Short term interest rate futures fell  modestly on Friday after U.S. jobs growth for August was in  line with Wall Street expectations, cementing the prospects for  further monetary policy tightening."
World," Porter Goss, nominated to be the next CIA director, took a hard line on interrogations in the war on terror earlier this year, saying ""Gee, you're breaking my heart"" to complaints that Arab men found it abusive to have women guards at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp."
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog is investigating a secret uranium enrichment experiment that South Korean scientists conducted four years ago, U.N. and South Korean officials said Thursday."
Business,"America's payrolls picked up in August, with the economy adding 144,000 jobs, slightly less than economists were forecasting and highlighting the slow and uneven recovery in the labor market that jobseekers have braved."
Sci/Tech,"Dieters on the popular high-fat, low-carb Atkins approach lose just as much body fat as those on low-fat diets, but the annoying low-carb side effects could mean problems down the road, according to a scientist who reviewed five dozen diet studies."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers say they could be used to treat burn wounds, skin injuries    HealthDayNews -- Cells in the hair follicles of the skin appear to be stem cells that may offer potential new ways to treat burn wounds and other skin injuries, as well as hair loss.    That's the promising conclusion of a study in the Sept..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cats not only can catch the deadly bird flu but can spread it to other felines, Dutch researchers said in a report Thursday that raises important questions about the pets' role in outbreaks.    So far, cats have not been implicated in the spread of avian flu to people, said Dr..."
Sci/Tech,  The electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. (SNE) is talking with Wal Mart Stores Inc...
Sci/Tech,"By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- Though Microsoft Corp.'s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers - and that could pose a problem.    The company is warning users of the Windows XP operating system to check for spyware before downloading the free massive security update, called Service Pack 2..."
Sci/Tech,"  California university officials have warned nearly 600,000 students and faculty that they might be exposed to identity theft following incidents where computer hard drives loaded with their private information were lost or hacked into.    Since January, at least 580,000 people who had personal information about them stored in university computers received warnings they might be at risk..."
Sci/Tech,"By JUSTIN POPE    (AP) -- A California company that claims it owns the patents for streaming video over computer networks is lowering its royalty demands of the nation's colleges and universities.    Newport Beach, Calif.-based Acacia Media Technologies Corp..."
Business,World oil prices held firm on Friday after pipeline sabotage in northern Iraq kept up supply fears that have revived a powerful price rally.
Business,"US stock futures fell on Friday then quickly rebounded, after a US report showed job growth in August came in slightly below expectations."
Business,"Sources say agreement bars Coca-Cola from manipulating retailers to give its products an edge. BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Coca-Cola and the European Commission were poised to settle a long-running antitrust case Friday, people familiar with the situation said."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a practically saturated Western European market, cell phone sales are still booming worldwide, driven by longtime owners clamoring to update their phones and new buyers wanting to get on the phone-owning ladder, according to a new report."
Sci/Tech,"Computer, chip maker will license much of the technology behind their compact servers -- for free. NEW YORK (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp."
Sports,Englishman Simon Dyson took advantage of the excellent conditions at the stunning Crans-sur-Sierre course in Switzerland to move to the top of the leaderboard on the second morning of the Omega European Masters.
World,"Lebanon #39;s ambassador to Washington, Farid Abboud, who traveled to New York to observe part of the Republican National Convention, was on double duty this week in the back halls of the United Nations."
World,"Overriding the defendant #39;s objections, the UN war crimes tribunal appointed two lawyers to represent Slobodan Milosevic yesterday, hoping "
World,"After living under fear of death for 42 days, three Indian truck drivers released by their Iraqi captors today returned home to an emotional welcome by their families here."
Business," U.S. stocks were set to open lower on  Friday, after August payroll data came in slightly below  expectations."
Business," Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> on Friday said it  would take a third quarter pretax charge of  $369 million for a  settlement with plaintiffs who allege they were harmed by  products containing asbestos and other minerals once sold by a  Pfizer subsidiary."
World," Russian troops stormed a school  Friday in a chaotic battle to free hundreds of parents,  teachers and children who had been held hostage for two days by  Chechen separatists."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on  Friday as the long awaited August jobs report showed enough of  a rise to cement market expectations for further rate hikes  from the Federal Reserve.
Business," The dollar rallied across the board  early  on Friday, after a widely anticipated U.S. payrolls  report came in nearly in line with expectations, something of a  relief to a market fearing another bad number."
Sports,"BERKELEY, CA - In recognition of an historic season and the remarkable turnaround of the school #39;s football program, the University of California has reached a new five-year agreement with Head Coach Jeff Tedford through the 2009 season, Athletic Director "
Business,"The unemployment rate for August fell to 5.4 percent from 5.5 percent, the lowest since October 2001, the government reported today."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide mobile phone sales surpassed 156.4m units in the second quarter of 2004, a 35 per cent increase on the second quarter of 2003, according to market research group Gartner, Inc."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has recalled 553,000 ThinkPad AC power adapters after receiving reports that some have overheated, melting the adapter housing and charring the circuit board inside."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Intel have announced that they are to open up the design specifications of their BladeCenter platform. The partners say that the publishing of the specs is intended to enable third parties to design and build compatible kit and grow the market.
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat has announced it is changing the way it books support subscription revenue, based on a recommendation from its auditors. The accounting changes prompted the Linux supplier to correct and restate its "
Sci/Tech,"A clever species of owl, baits its lair with dung to attract tasty beetles. The burrowing owl has long been known for its preference for dung beetles; the insect accounts for nearly two-thirds of the bird #39;s diet."
Sports,"NEW YORK : Four-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams, the 2000 and 2001 champion, overcame four double faults and 25 unforced errors to defeat Shikha Uberoi 7-5, 6-1 in the second round of the US Open."
Sports,"He promptly caught what appeared to be a 27-yard touchdown pass from Ken Dorsey, but the play was nullified by a penalty. On the next play, he made his first catch as a pro, an "
World,"BEIRUT : Beirut rejected a UN Security Council resolution calling for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Lebanon, as lawmakers prepared to vote to change the constitution to allow pro-Damascus president Emile Lahoud to serve another term."
Business,"Quick -- what #39;s the world #39;s largest toy distributor? Nope, it #39;s not Toys  quot;R quot; Us (NYSE: TOY). (Toys  quot;R quot; Us, while indeed a large toy vendor, is actually exiting the toy business to a large degree, opting to "
Sci/Tech,"Plans to combat spam are in trouble because Microsoft wants too much power, argues technology analyst Bill Thompson. The internet relies on a large number of technical standards which define in precise and "
Sci/Tech," A human ancestor the size of a chimp walked upright six million years ago   about three million years earlier than Lucy, the famous bipedal hominid, researchers say."
Sports,"Wayne Gretzky will nervously watch Canada #39;s game against Russia tomorrow night and, after seeing two defencemen go down in two games, is hoping he doesn #39;t lose another blueliner."
World,The United Nations Security Council approved a rare resolution against an Arab state -- without naming names -- late Thursday. The resolution is intended to stop Syrian meddling in Lebanese politics and affairs.
Business," The U.S. job market brightened in August as employers added 144,000 workers to their payrolls and hiring totals for the two prior months were revised up, the Labor Department reported on Friday."
Business, World oil prices held firm on Friday after pipeline sabotage in northern Iraq kept up supply fears that have revived a powerful price rally.
Sports,"The conventional wisdom dictates that repeating as NBA champs is an extremely difficult undertaking. And so it is. However, in the past seventeen seasons, only one NBA titlist did NOT accomplish consecutive "
Sci/Tech," Certain ThinkPad power adapters pose a fire danger, company warns."
Business," The U.S. job market brightened  modestly in August as employers added 144,000 workers to their  payrolls and hiring totals for the two prior months were  revised up, the Labor Department reported on Friday."
Sports,"The owner of British grand prix track Silverstone has forty eight hours to save the historic race, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone declared Monday."
World," At least seven people were killed and 310 others wounded Friday, reports said, after commandos stormed a school in southern Russia where hundreds had been held hostage for three days by rebels strapped with explosives.    Troops killed five of the hostage takers but 13 others escaped, the ITAR Tass news agency said..."
World," Bracing for a monstrous storm, residents and tourists clogged shelters or made last minute preparations Friday as Hurricane Frances churned toward the Atlantic coast, where the state's second pummeling in three weeks could begin as soon as Saturday..."
Business,"No. 1 chipmaker Intel (INTC) on Thursday dramatically lowered its revenue estimates for the current quarter, a sign that the tech industry #39;s rebound may be slowing."
Business,"press baron, financier, philanthropist, member of the global elite. But as we learned this week from a Hollinger International investigative "
Business," Shares of leading automakers closed on a positive note Thursday, one day after General Motors and Ford Motor posted soggy sales results for August and announced plans to scale back production."
Business,Economic ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Friday to liberalize 10 sectors as a first step toward the creation by 2020 of a regional economic community akin to the European Union.
Business,"The US job market brightened modestly in August as employers added 144,000 workers to payrolls and weak hiring tallies for the two prior months were revised up, the Labor Department said on Friday."
Business,"Negotiations between US Airways #39; (UAIR:Nasdaq - news - research) management and pilots continued to show progress, with the pilots union expected to give the company another proposal Friday afternoon."
Business,"Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (HTIL), a telecom arm of Li Ka-shing-controlled Hutchison Whampoa seeking a listing in Hong Kong and New York, said it has no plan to pay dividends as it has racked up HK\$5."
Business,WASHINGTON Leaders of the US textile industry plan to petition the US government this month to block the flood of Chinese imports that is expected next year after global quotas on textiles and apparel are lifted.
Business,"Microsoft has filed a report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission warning that 2005 could be challenging, as Linux continues to steal business and PC sales remain sluggish."
Business,Chicken cooperative Gold Kist Inc. appears only days away from hatching into a public company -- a move intended to put more cash in the hands of farmers and increase Gold Kist #39;s own ability to raise money.
Business,"It #39;s no secret that rivalry in consumer electronics is heating up, and today the Associated Press reported that Japan #39;s Sony (NYSE: SNE) is  quot;more aggressively quot; pursuing "
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide mobile phone sales exceeded 156.4 million units in the second quarter of 2004, a 35 percent increase over the second quarter of 2003, according to a report released this week by Gartner Inc."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 03, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM is recalling about 225,000 AC power adapters for its laptop computers due to concerns about possible fire and electrical shock hazards."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers have discovered the three lightest planets known outside the solar system, moving researchers closer to the goal of finding extrasolar planets that resemble Earth."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 03, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM and Honda this week announced that they have jointly developed a hands-free and natural-sounding in-vehicle speech-recognition system."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is hitting an all-time low -- for itself, that is -- in the storage market with a new series of entry-level arrays. The new arrays, including its first iSCSI array and an entry-level Fibre Channel model "
Sci/Tech,"Packard said Friday that it has won a  $55 million, five year contract from retailer 7 Eleven to upgrade the technology at the convenience store chain."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: Based on recent fossil evidences, American scientists have claimed that a chimp-sized hominid walked upright on two legs in Kenya #39;s Tugen Hills over six million years ago, nearly three million years earlier than currently believed."
Sci/Tech,"Hurricane Frances, predicted to hit land 100 kilometres (62 miles) south of NASA #39;s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, could cause catastrophic damage to the space shuttles and spacecraft stored there, meteorologists predict."
Sci/Tech,"September 2, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- The Apache Project (apache.org) has rejected the Sender ID proposal for email user authentication because of the incompatibilities between Microsoft #39;s (microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 03, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Storage vendor EMC Corp. today named Jeffrey Nick as its chief technology officer. Nick is an IBM veteran who helped design the company #39;s on-demand computing initiative and led its grid computing strategy."
Sci/Tech,Space station astronauts Gennady Padalka and American Mike Fincke are scheduled to make the final spacewalks of their mission today.
Sci/Tech,A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a trademark infringement suit filed by the Government Employees Insurance Co. (GEICO) against Internet search giants Google and Overture Services can proceed.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 03, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The disappearance of a laptop hard drive in the California State University (CSU) system has triggered a year-old state law requiring anyone whose personal information might have been stolen to be notified."
Sci/Tech,"com. Eleven million Americans use instant messaging at work, a survey released Thursday said, but some at-work IMers would like nothing better than to toss the technology."
Sci/Tech,"Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) is expanding production capacity at its chip fabrication plants (fabs) in an effort to keep pace with growing semiconductor demand, the company #39;s chief operating officer (COO) said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 3, 2004 - Writing, rather than phoning, is probably the best way to contact aliens, US scientists say. So instead of phoning home, it could have been more energy efficient if ET had inscribed information "
Sports,"As Sven-Goran Eriksson appeared in Viennas Intercontinental Hotel, dozens of camera flashes went off and one caused the Swede a slight moment of surprised discomfort "
Sports,Driving a race car takes more than good hand-eye coordination and the stomach for G-forces. It also takes a truckload of high-tech gear.
Sports,Petter Solberg was here not just to compete but also to discover the beauty of the terrain. At least this is what he said on Thursday.
Sports,"Former champion Lleyton Hewitt bristled, battled and eventually blossomed as he took another step towards a second US Open title with a second-round victory over Moroccan Hicham Arazi on Friday."
Sports,A supposedly disorganized and uninspired Russian team that arrived for the World Cup of Hockey without some of its top stars suddenly looks like a contender.
Sports,"Graves, a right-hander, was out with back spasms. He leads the Reds with 37 saves. Matthews, a left-hander, had surgery in July to remove bone chips in his elbow."
Sports,"Andrew Flintoff hit a typically brutal 99 and took the final wicket Friday as England cruised to a comfortable, series-clinching victory over India in the second one-day cricket international at the Oval."
Sports,WAYNE Rooney will have a scan today which will determine whether he makes his Manchester United debut against Liverpool on September 20.
Sports," A possible National League Division Series preview will take center stage this evening in St. Louis, as the MLB best Cardinals host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the opener of a their three game set at Busch Stadium."
Business,"Intel Corp. lowered its revenue projections for its third quarter yesterday, citing slow consumer purchases across the globe. The world #39;s largest chipmaker reported that it expects revenue for the three-month period ending Sept."
Business,"  Though Hurricane Frances is still days away from potential landfall in the southeastern United States, those without window shutters are busy boarding up their houses with plywood    if they can find any."
Business,"Conspicuous by their silence, US retailers and apparel makers are waiting on the sidelines while domestic textile companies take what may be their last stabs at preserving limits on imports of garments made in China."
Business,"Microsoft has filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - and it looks like the Redmond giant could be in for a lean year ahead, even going as far as to hint that Linux and other open-source rivals might be to blame."
Business,Japan #39;s Sony Corp. said on Friday it was in talks to sell more electronics goods in North America through discount retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
World,The White House said on Friday that South Korea and other nations should send a  quot;clear message quot; to North Korea of their commitment to a nuclear-free peninsula after Seoul admitted government scientists had enriched uranium to nearly 
World,3 September 2004 - Secretary-General Kofi Annan today hailed the decision of a Malaysian court to overturn the sodomy conviction of the country #39;s former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and release him from jail.
World,"It has been a week since a peace deal was struck in the Iraqi city of Najaf, bringing an end to three weeks of fighting and opening the predominantly Shia city up to millions of dollars in reconstruction aid."
World,"Mark Thatcher, arrested in South Africa last week on suspicion of financing an attempted coup in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, was released from house arrest Friday after posting 2 million rand bail."
World,Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riaz Khokhar arrived in New Delhi on Friday night to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Shyam Saran.
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) moved to undercut its rivals Friday by offering an entry-level storage server for about a third less than the street cost of EMC #39;s (Quote, Chart) and HP #39;s comparable products."
Sci/Tech,"Honda Motor Co., with help from partner IBM Corp., is preparing to introduce an improved speech-recognition system that will allow drivers to get voice navigation guidance without having to manually punch in any information or take their "
Sci/Tech,EMC Corp. announced Friday the appointment of former IBM fellow Jeffrey Nick to the position of senior vice president and chief technology officer.
Sci/Tech,Two astronauts are floating outside the international space station on their fourth and final spacewalk. The American and Russian team is ending the 6-month mission with some installation and repair projects.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is in a throw-it-off-the-train state of mind these days in regard to its Windows operating system features. It #39;s announced that Longhorn will ship by 2006 -- but without its much-ballyhooed WinFS subsystem.
Sports,"Kenyan-born Saif Saaeed Shaheen - now representing Qatar - smashed the world 3,000 metres steeplechase record in Friday night #39;s IAAF Golden League meeting in Brussels."
Sports,Manchester United have announced they have reached an  quot;outline agreement quot; for the transfer of Wayne Rooney from Everton.
World,Syria has turned herself into cannon fodder in the campaigns directed against her during the American presidential election battle-a result of her miscalculations in the Lebanese presidential elections.
World,"Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said there will be no political interference in a Federal Court ruling today (Thursday) on whether to free former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when it decides on his final "
World,"Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, right, on board a patrol boat off the Hokkaido coast. Picture:Reuters. Japan #39;s Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has defied Russian objections to sail "
Business,"Even in the context of current outrage against corporate malfeasance, the tone of a report released this week detailing financial self-dealing by Conrad Black and his top lieutenant at Hollinger International Inc."
Sci/Tech,The crew of the International Space Station is conducting the fourth and final spacewalk of its six-month mission Friday to install and replace equipment.
World,"WEIMAR, Germany German officials are trying to determine exactly what was lost in a blaze at a library housing some the country #39;s most prized books."
Sports,"Amelie Mauresmo played much more like someone serious about winning her first Grand Slam title and reaching No. 1. Showing little of the rust or fatigue displayed in her previous match, the second-seeded Mauresmo easily beat No."
Sports,"The Czech Republic #39;s vaunted offense finally roared to life, erupting for five unanswered goals in the second period on the way to a 7-2 thrashing of Germany at the World Cup Friday."
Sports,"Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with 2003 first round draft choice Thomas Vanek on a three year entry-level contract."
World,"The release of Malaysia #39;s best known political opposition figure, Anwar Ibrahim, after six years in jail, has brought widespread praise for Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, who one year ago succeeded Malaysia #39;s long-time leader, Mahathir Mohamad."
World,"The UN War Crimes Tribunal has named two lawyers to defend former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, despite his adamant objections."
World,Oil prices held firm Friday after pipeline sabotage in northern Iraq kept up supply fears that have revived a powerful price rally.
World," One policeman was killed and three others wounded in clashes with militants in a town northeast of Riyadh, a Saudi Interior Ministry official said Friday."
World,"A fire in one of Germany #39;s most historic libraries has destroyed up to 30,000 rare books.  quot;The destruction of many thousands of books, particularly from the 16th to 18th centuries "
Business, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Thursday approved Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. #39;s (0013.HK) application for a US $2 billion initial public offering of its non third generation 
Business,"American Banker reports Ken Lewis, chief executive of Charlotte-based Bank of America Corp. says the bank has laid off 1,365 former FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,An audit made public Thursday says that the quickest and cheapest way to protect motorists on the eastern span of the Bay Bridge from major earthquakes is to stick with the plan to build the costly single-tower suspension span that has generated so much 
Sci/Tech,"The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers."
Sci/Tech,"The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), creator of the open-source Apache Web server, noted that it will not support the proposed antispam standard, called Sender ID, because Microsoft #39;s "
Sports,Spain #39;s Sergio Garcia has a one-stroke lead over countryman Miguel Angel Jimenez after the second round of the Omega European Masters golf tournament in Switzerland.
Sports,"     BUFFALO, New York (Ticker)   The Buffalo Sabres locked up a piece of their future Friday, agreeing to terms with left wing Thomas Vanek on a three year contract."
Sports,"USA Track and Field chief executive officer Craig Masback today declared victory over dope cheats. At the group #39;s annual meeting, he said  quot;our clean athletes took the sport back from the cheaters quot;."
Sci/Tech,A witness in the ongoing civil trial against peer-to-peer software provider Sharman Networks has added weight to testimony that logs can be maintained to trace users who are exchanging unlicensed music online using the Kazaa software.
World,"Two French reporters held hostage in Iraq for the past two weeks are out of danger #39; #39; and may be freed soon, an Islamic group in France said on its Web site, citing a French Muslim leader who #39;s been seeking their release."
Business,The European Union discussed proposals on Friday to help stabilize Iraq and organize elections there despite lingering differences among member states over the US-led war that ousted Saddam Hussein.
Sci/Tech,IBM is recalling power adapters that shipped with certain models of its ThinkPad notebooks sold between January 1999 and August 2000.
Sports,"NEW YORK: Comeback kid Tommy Haas upset 12th seed Sebastien Grosjean to move into the third round of the US Open on Friday. The German former world number two, who missed the whole of last season after shoulder "
Sports," Carmelo Anthony spent many nights at the Olympics in his hotel room depressed and wanting to go home. The Denver Nuggets star was demoted to the bench during the Athens Games, in which the NBA players "
World,BEIRUT: Will Lebanon be able to weather any possible US and European economic sanctions in the future if the US Security Council pushed for sanctions against this country in the coming months?
Sci/Tech," The number of U.S. wireless subscribers who are switching providers while keeping their telephone numbers is accelerating, the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday."
Sports, Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia and steeplechaser Saif Saaeed Shaheen of Qatar set world records at the Van Damme Memorial meet Friday.
Sports, The Florida Marlins postponed Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs as Hurricane Frances moved closer to the east coast of Florida.
Sci/Tech," The companies could have been partners, but are now music rivals, report says."
Sci/Tech," Online retailer Wine.com has secured another  #36;20 million in venture capital funding and could go public as soon as next year, Chief Executive Officer George Garrick said on Friday."
World," An ultra rare 1929 Mercedes has become the second most expensive car the world has ever seen after selling at a British auction on Friday for 4.18 million pounds (6.16 million euros, 7.43 million dollars)."
Business," Employers stepped up hiring in August, expanding payrolls by 144,000 and lowering the unemployment rate marginally to 5.4 percent. While the figures didn't amount to a national job fair, analysts said, they did hold out the promise of stronger growth following the summer lull."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) is recalling some 553,000 power adapters used with the company's ThinkPad laptop computers sold worldwide between January 1999 and August 2000."
Sci/Tech," Sales of mobile phones took off in the second quarter, fueled in large part by replacement purchases in some regions of the world and a growing number of new users in developing markets, according to research firm Gartner."
Business," Why do mutual funds charge so much? The smaller, newer ones argue that they need high fees to get started. The theory is that, once they attract a wad of assets, economies of scale will bring down the fee in percentage terms. Alas, this doesn't happen very often. Fund tracker Lipper calculates that the average size of diversified domestic equity funds has doubled over the past ten years to  #36;1.4 billion, but still the average expense ratio hasn't gone down a whit. AllianceBernstein Growth  amp; Income doubled its assets in the past five years (to  #36;7. ..."
Sci/Tech, Linux provider Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT) announced the appointment of Charles E. Peters Jr. as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
World," While the world focuses on the crisis in Darfur, three times as many people have been suffering for many more years in two other conflicts involving the Sudanese government."
Sports, New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi has been receiving treatment for a benign tumor in his pituitary gland.
Sci/Tech," U.S. music downloading service Napster has launched a preview version of its Napster To Go portable music service, which incorporates  Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) latest digital rights management software, Janus."
World," UPS Inc. says the government has given it the green light to triple its number of flights to China, a key international market in the shipping giant's growth plans."
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Sci/Tech," EMC Corp., the data storage company, named a former executive from rival IBM Corp. on Friday as its chief technology officer."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Jobs offered Nobuyuki Idei, chairman and group CEO of Sony Corp., the chance for Sony to come aboard Apple's iTunes Music Store service, the Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun newspaper reported in its Sept. 2 edition. The offer would have allowed for joint operation of the service, the newspaper said."
Sports, The Czech Republic scored three goals in three minutes during the second period and routed Germany 7 2 Friday in the World Cup of Hockey.
Business," Hurricane Frances threatens to dampen  sales, and possibly earnings, for a slew of companies    from  insurers to airlines    as business activity screeches to a  halt only three weeks after Hurricane Charley hit Florida."
World," President Bush hailed a slight decline in unemployment Friday as reason for his re election, evidence the ""economy is strong and getting stronger."" Not so, said Sen. John Kerry, countering that the administration's term will end with a net loss of jobs."
Sports," Nicolas Massu was fined  #36;1,000 at the U.S. Open on Friday for throwing his racket during a loss to Sargis Sargsian in which the double Olympic gold medalist forfeited the opening game of the fifth set."
Sci/Tech," Leaving their orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station's two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday and plugged in new antennas and replaced a worn out piece of cooling equipment."
Business,"Credit Suisse (CSGN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) will integrate its investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston with its private bank and aims to float its Winterthur "
World," The Democrats, convening in Boston last month, snagged Sarah Jessica Parker. Carole King. Leonardo DiCaprio. Ben Affleck. Alyssa Milano. And LL Cool J."
Sports, New York Yankees first baseman  Jason Giambi has been receiving treatment for a benign tumor in  his pituitary gland.
Business," U.S. technology shares tumbled on  Friday after Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>, the world's No. 1 chip  maker, slashed its revenue forecast, but blue chips were only  moderately lower as drug and industrial stocks gained."
Sci/Tech," An unexplained radio signal from deep space could    just might be    contact from an alien civilization, New Scientist magazine reported on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," New insect repellents may work by stopping pesky mosquitoes and flies from sniffing out their prey, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday."
Business," World oil prices eased on Friday, with  shortened trading hours in New York and London, as traders  squared positions ahead of a long U.S. weekend."
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists have found a 2,500 year old tomb near Egypt's ancient pyramids in Giza, the head of the excavation team told Reuters on Thursday."
Sports," Former champion Lleyton Hewitt  bristled, battled and eventually blossomed as he took another  step toward a second U.S. Open title with a second round  victory over Moroccan Hicham Arazi on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Botswana, which has the largest elephant population in Africa, will donate 500 animals to Mozambique, conservationists and Mozambican officials said Friday."
Sci/Tech, Scientists have found a 16 foot fossil of a new species of fish like lizard that swam the seas 160 million years ago when dinosaurs ruled on land.
Sports,"SUR SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters)   Miguel Angel  Jimenez offered a good natured rebuke to his young compatriot  Sergio Garcia Friday for trying to persuade him to rest before  the Ryder Cup."
Sports, The first two games of the Florida  Marlins Chicago Cubs series at Pro Player Stadium scheduled for  Friday and Saturday have been postponed due to the impending  arrival of Hurricane Frances in the Miami area.
Business," Sears, Roebuck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A>, was sued  this week by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,  which said the largest U.S. department store chain illegally  fired a store manager because he was black."
World," Tragic, despicable, inhumane, cowardly,  barbaric, evil, and astonishing    the deaths of a hundred or  more people including children in a siege in Russia sparked  strong words for the hostage takers from world leaders."
Sports," PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic's vaunted offense  finally roared to life, erupting for five unanswered goals in  the second period on the way to a 7-2 thrashing of Germany at  the World Cup Friday."
Business," Growth in the vast U.S. services  sector slowed in August although managers seemed more willing  to hire new workers, according to an industry survey published  on Friday."
World,  A US soldier who deserted because he opposed the war in Iraq appealed for asylum in Canada yesterday but faces an uphill battle to persuade a refugee tribunal that he has the right to stay.
World, The United States said on Friday it  is preparing a new U.N. resolution on Darfur and that Secretary  of State Colin Powell might address next week whether the  violence in western Sudan constitutes genocide.
Business, The dollar rose on Friday after a  report showing job growth and an unexpected dip in the August  unemployment rate bolstered speculation of a dollar boosting  interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve later this month.
World, France said Friday two French  hostages held in Iraq were being well treated but there were  hurdles to overcome to secure their release.
Business,"Corporate rescue firm Stephen Forbes Cooper LLC applied to a Manhattan bankruptcy court today for the ""success fee"" as payment for guiding Enron through the Chapter 11 process."
World,"FORT HOOD, Texas -- A military judge ruled yesterday that statements by President Bush and military leaders about alleged Abu Ghraib abuses do not appear specific enough to taint the jury pool for next month's trial of a reputed ringleader in the case."
Business,"The price of success is \$25 million, according to a filing Friday by the corporate rescue firm of Enron Corp.'s interim chief executive."
Business,The European Commission proposes a partial relaxation of the eurozone's strict public spending rules.
World,Former US President Bill Clinton is to undergo surgery after being admitted to hospital in New York.
World,"  President Bush joined the interim president of Iraq yesterday in insisting that Iraqi elections be held Jan. 30, saying that keeping to the election schedule will deter insurgents and quicken the pace toward peace and democracy in Iraq."
World,Millions of people in Florida are ordered to leave their homes as the US state braces itself for Hurricane Frances.
World,Andrew Flintoff is the hero as England beat India by 70 runs at The Oval to win the NatWest Challenge.
World,  Eight soldiers filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging the Army's policy requiring them to serve longer than the terms of their enlistment contracts.
World,The Macedonian parliament agrees to hold a referendum on a law to give greater power to ethnic Albanians.
Business,"The pace of job creation picked up modestly in August and the unemployment rate edged down, the Labor Dept. said."
World,"Oil giant Yukos has its tax bill for 2001 upped by Russia's tax ministry, a move that may push it closer to bankruptcy."
Business,"Growth in the vast U.S. services sector slowed in August although managers seemed more willing to hire new workers, according to an industry survey published today."
Business,The computer chip giant's management on Thursady lowered the company's financial projections after concluding businesses and consumers aren't in a spending mood.
Sci/Tech,"\\Just let it die!\\The amount of damage this will cause our economy and to the Technology industry\is staggering.\\Let this argument evolve.  The RIAA/MPAA doesn't speak for the entire country.\All this will do is push P2P development offshore.\\""The U.S. Copyright Office has drafted a new version of the Induce Act that it\believes will ban networks like Kazaa and Morpheus while not putting hardware\such as portable hard drives and MP3 players on the wrong side of the law.""\\""The original Induce Act has been severely criticized for possibly jeopardizing\products such Apple Computer's iPod that could ""induce"" people to commit piracy.""\\"
Sports,Juan Carlos Ferrero's difficult year becomes more disappointing when the 2003 U.S. Open runner-up loses to Stefan Koubek in five sets in the second round.
Sports,"Forward Thomas Vanek agreed to a three-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, passing up his final two years of college eligibility at Minnesota."
Business,Mine Safety's stock has risen almost 150 in the year since it was recommended in Hidden Gems.
World,"  A heavy gunfight broke out yesterday on a dangerous street in central Baghdad within blocks of the country's most fortified facilities, including the US Embassy and interim Iraqi government headquarters. Five more American troops were killed in the volatile Anbar province."
Sports,Hungarian sports authorities urged hammer thrower Adrian Annus on Friday to give back his Olympic medal after he was stripped of the gold for refusing to take a follow-up drug test.
World,"  Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld expressed hope yesterday, but did not explicitly predict, that US troops would be out of Iraq by the end of President Bush's second term."
World," Leaving their orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station's two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday and plugged in new antennas and replaced a worn out piece of cooling equipment..."
World, Technology stocks led Wall Street lower Friday after an uninspiring employment report failed to mitigate investors' concerns over Intel Corp.'s profit outlook. The major indexes finished the week mixed...
World," Commandos stormed a school Friday in southern Russia and battled separatist rebels holding hundreds of hostages, as crying children, some naked and covered in blood, fled through explosions and gunfire. Ninety five bodies have been identified, but one official said the death toll could far exceed 150..."
World," Former President Bill Clinton checked into a Manhattan hospital Friday with chest pains and will soon undergo bypass surgery, his office announced.    An angiogram given to Clinton, who had been expected to campaign for Sen..."
World," Stocks were modestly lower in Friday as investors sorted through an uninspiring employment report and Intel Corp.'s weak profit outlook hit technology shares hard.    Investors were satisfied with   but not impressed by   the Labor Department's latest reading on unemployment, which fell to 5.4 percent from 5.5 percent in July, and the 144,000 jobs created in August was close to the 150,000 Wall Street had expected..."
World," Leaving the orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station's two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday to plug in new antennas and replace a worn out piece of cooling equipment..."
World,"At least one man was killed and four wounded Friday when a bomb exploded in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, in the latest attack by Taliban fighters intent on derailing a landmark election next month."
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Sci/Tech,Numbers of people using hand-held mobile phones is believed to be rising again in spite of tough new legislation.
Sci/Tech," The number of U.S. wireless  subscribers who are switching providers while keeping their  telephone numbers is accelerating, the Federal Communications  Commission said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp's. newly launched MSN  Music download service has a long way to go to catch up with  iTunes and other online services, competitors said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The tech sector continues to sit on unstable ground, with Intel Corp. lowering its forecast due to lagging consumer demand for technology products and fueling investor buzz of weakness in the sector.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Though Microsoft Corp.'s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers - and that could pose a problem."
Sci/Tech,"Convenience store operator 7-Eleven Inc. said Friday that it launched a five-year, \$55 million rollout of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s inventory control and ordering tools in 5,300 of its U.S. stores."
Sci/Tech,"Honda Motor Co., with help from partner IBM Corp., is preparing to introduce an improved speech-recognition system that will allow drivers to get voice navigation guidance without having to manually punch in any information or take their eyes off the road to read a computer screen."
Sci/Tech,"Consider the New World of Information - stuff that, unlike the paper days of the past, doesn't always physically exist. You've got notes, scrawlings and snippets, Web graphics, photos and sounds. Stuff needs to be cut, pasted, highlighted, annotated, crossed out, dragged away. And, as Ross Perot used to say (or maybe it was Dana Carvey impersonating him), don't forget the graphs and charts."
Sci/Tech,"On September 8th, a daylight fireball will streak across the western United States. It's Genesis, returning samples of the Sun to Earth."
Sci/Tech,"Four months after launch, NASA's Gravity Probe B spacecraft has begun its search for an elusive space-time vortex around Earth."
Sci/Tech,<I>Traveler</I> magazine's geotourism editor says the military dictators of Burma (Myanmar) are defacing medieval Buddhist temples at one of Asia's greatest archaeological sites.
Sci/Tech,Computer analysis of an African fossil indicates that a human-like creature walked upright six million years ago #151;the earliest evidence of bipedalism found to date.
Sci/Tech,A bird flu virus killed 26 people in Asia and prompted widespread slaughter of poultry several months ago. Now a new study says it can also infect cats.
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN     CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Leaving their orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station's two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday and plugged in new antennas and replaced a worn-out piece of cooling equipment..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Microsoft tests Windows Marketplace...Nortel delays financials again...Microsoft updates SharePoint.
Sci/Tech,SEC filing shows just how much open source is worrying the software giant.
Sci/Tech,"Dieter Gundel, head of racetrack electronics at Ferrari, says all strategy decisions are based on computer simulations."
Sci/Tech,The online wine retailer ferments plans to improve its business and Web site for customers.
Sci/Tech,"Jeffrey Nick will become EMC's chief technology officer, an addition that analysts laud as a big win for the storage company."
Sci/Tech,An appeals court ruling shows that the Justice Department has at least one witness in its developing antitrust case.
Sci/Tech,The computing giant wins two lucrative deals to provide retail network hardware and services.
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue is the latest to embrace iSCSI, a protocol increasingly being used to build low-cost storage area networks."
Sci/Tech,"F5 Networks will announce its new switch next week, part of efforts to broaden its reach in the market."
Sci/Tech,"One analyst complains that the gear maker is in a ""perpetual state of transition, constantly trying to identify where it can execute."""
World,"SOFIA, Bulgaria -- With just a few weeks left in office, Secretary of State Colin L. Powell is planning visits to three European countries this week in hopes of healing divisions stemming from the Iraq war and stressing a renewed US commitment to multilateral solutions to global hot spots."
Sci/Tech,Game system specialist revs up a new PC with a homegrown Pentium 4 that beats Intel to the 4GHz punch.
Sci/Tech,Fans of EA's hit football game protest a scrimmage-line glitch.
Sci/Tech,"California State University officials believe the data was inadvertently thrown away, triggering a new state law requiring all people whose information was stolen to be notified."
Sci/Tech,A judge said it would be too costly to allow voters skeptical of electronic voting systems to opt for paper ballots.
Sci/Tech,"New entry-level workgroup storage devices start at \$3,000."
Sci/Tech,"Jeffrey Nick, an IBM veteran who helped design the company's on-demand computing initiative and led its grid computing strategy, has been named EMC's new CTO."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Honda have jointly developed a hands-free and natural sounding in-vehicle speech-recognition system that will be offered as standard equipment on the 2005 Acura RL.
Sci/Tech,"The research firm estimated that the market for disk storage systems grew by 5 overall, to \$5 billion, from \$4.77 billion a year earlier in the second quarter. HP led the way, followed by IBM and EMC."
Sci/Tech,"The chip maker now expects revenue of between \$8.3 billion and \$8.6 billion due to lower-than-expected worldwide demand for its processors as well as ""customer reductions in component inventory levels."""
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the parts being recalled are 56-watt AC power adapters that were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and S Series notebook computers."
Sci/Tech,Rivals F5 Networks and Redline Networks are announcing new Web-enabled application delivery tools that are designed to accelerate data processing by shifting workloads off of servers.
Sci/Tech,CERT has issued an alert citing several security flaws in Oracle products that could be used to shut down or take control of vulnerable systems or to corrupt or steal data from Oracle databases.
Sci/Tech, Backers of two different types of UWB (ultrawideband) networks next week will announce moves toward consumer products that use the short range wireless technology.
Sci/Tech,"EMC Corp. has hired the former chief architect of IBM Corp.'s Grid computing initiative as senior vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) for the Hopkinton, Mass., storage vendor. Jeff Nick, a 24-year IBM veteran and former IBM Fellow, began serving as EMC's CTO on Monday of this week, the company said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Expand Beyond Corp., which makes tools for remotely managing databases, has been awarded a broad patent for technology used to monitor and manage computer systems from a wireless device, the company announced Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. (HP) held on to its lead in the disk storage systems market in the second quarter, but saw a decline in revenue and market share, according to a survey by market researcher IDC published Friday."
Sci/Tech,"DSSELDORF, GERMANY - IBM Corp. has moved to block a lawsuit by a group of European Gypsies for allegedly allowing its punch-card machines to be used by World War II Nazis to commit genocide more efficiently."
Sci/Tech,GEICO's case alleges that keyword advertising programs infringe on its trademark.
Sci/Tech,"The meekly marketed OneNote, the software behemoth's marvelous electronic filing cabinet, is The Answer when it comes to socking away the bits of wisdom and useful information we spend much of our lives trying to store."
Business,World crude prices rose Thursday after Russian oil company Yukos said a Moscow court #39;s decision to effectively freeze its bank accounts threatened its ability to continue production.
Business,"3Com Corp. , a smaller rival of telecommunications equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. , on Friday lowered its revenue and gross margin forecasts for its fiscal first quarter, sending its shares down more than 10 percent."
Business,"based American Airlines Inc. has followed the lead of competitor Northwest Airlines by adding a new charge to travelers who book tickets over the telephone or at ticket counters, in an effort to "
Business,"Mart Stores (WMT) and other top retailers reported sluggish August sales Thursday, below Wall Street expectations, as soaring fuel prices cut into back to school spending."
Business,"  Dresser Inc., an Addison, Texas, drilling equipment company sold by Halliburton to private equity firms in 2001, on Friday filed to raise as much as  $575 million in an initial public offering."
Business,Brazil #39;s government got a big boost Friday when the new head of the International Monetary Fund praised its economic policy and economists raised their growth forecast for the continent #39;s largest economy.
Sci/Tech," California university officials have warned nearly 600,000 students and faculty that they might be exposed to identity theft following incidents where computer hard drives loaded with their private information were lost or hacked into."
Sci/Tech,"The judge in GEICO #39;s trademark infringement case against Google and Yahoo! #39;s Overture division has declined the defendants #39; motions to dismiss, effectively giving the go-ahead to a case with big implications for search engines #39; use of trademarks as "
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: When extra terrestrials want to tell their fellow beings, back on their mother planets, what earthlings are like, chances are that they will be visiting the nearest post office rather than rushing to the neighbourhood phone booth, as a new "
Sports,Defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne scraped through to the third round of the US Open Thursday but her progress was about as smooth as rush-hour traffic in downtown Manhattan.
Sports,"This England innings had three stages. The first, where a confident Vikram Solanki and Marcus Trescothick flattened the Indian pace attack, who in turn, didn #39;t help their own cause with some wayward bowling."
Sports,"Hurricane Frances has lost some of its bluster, but not enough to bring solution providers back to work. Calls were not answered at about a dozen Miami-area solution providers Friday, who no doubt were home bracing for the storm."
World,MORE than 200 people - including children - are believed to have died after the school hostage crisis in Russia came to chaotic and bloody end today.
World,"Duba - A purported statement from the kidnappers of two French journalist hostages, said they would announce a decision on their fate soon and denied they delegated negotiations to any other group."
World,"Description: Sen. Jon Corzine (D-NJ), who just returned from a trip to Sudan, says he saw little evidence that Sudan is trying to disarm militias carrying out attacks in Darfur, despite government claims."
World,"FREED former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has lived up to his reputation for outspokenness, declaring on his first night out of jail that he was released because Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi was  quot;ignoring quot; his predecessor "
World,"Israeli helicopters Friday night firedtwo or three missiles on a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip,witnesses said. The witnesses said that the missiles hit a warehouse in theMughazi refugee camp and set it on fire."
World,India #39;s Foreign Minister Natwar Singh says both India and Pakistan should not expect major breakthroughs in talks this Sunday aimed at building peace between the rivals.
World,"NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 3: After 42 days of captivity in Iraq, including a few traumatic TV moments with guns at their foreheads, the return of Tilak Raj, Antaryami Bains and Sukhdev Singh on Friday morning was quite simply the reunion of three weary men "
Sci/Tech,"Organisations are risking seeing sensitive information ending up in the wrong hands, because they are failing to ensure that their unwanted PCs are properly datawiped."
World," Tragic, despicable, inhumane, cowardly, barbaric, evil, and astonishing    the deaths of a hundred or more people including children in a siege in Russia sparked strong words for the hostage takers from world leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister, Paul Martin."
World,"  Despite peace deals, Sudan's Darfur region is lapsing into chaos, with rebels attacking police and the government ignoring brutal tribesmen they once armed, according to a UN report yesterday."
Business," Cantor Fitzgerald, the bond brokerage  that suffered more deaths in the Sept. 11 attacks than any  other company, on Friday sued al Qaeda, Saudi Arabia and dozens  of foreign companies seeking damages related to the attacks on  the World Trade Center."
Business,"The US job market brightened modestly in August as employers added 144,000 workers to payrolls and weak hiring tallies for the two prior months were revised up, the Labor Department said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,The rollout of new servers and networking switches in stores is part of a five-year agreement supporting 7-Eleven #39;s Retail Information System.
Sci/Tech,"  California university officials have warned nearly 600,000 students and faculty that they might be exposed to identity theft following incidents where computer hard drives loaded with their private information were lost or hacked into."
Sci/Tech,"WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access products, both access points and client air cards, will soon be flooding the market. This uses the Advanced Encryption Standard AES which is compliant with the FIPS140-2 government security requirements."
Sports,"Maria Sharapova is in uncharted waters here, having reached the third round at Flushing Meadows for the first time. But I #39;m confident she can sink Mary Pierce this weekend and sail on into the second week of play."
World,"The essence of genocide, under international law, is the intentional physical destruction of a group; the intent can be to destroy the group in whole or in substantial part."
Sci/Tech,"  Hurricanes are one of those forces of nature that can only fully be captured by satellite imagery. For Hurricane Frances, currently thundering towards the United States coast, ESA's Envisat is going one better, peering through the hurricane from top to bottom, even helping to 'see' under the waves to map hidden forces powering the storm..."
Business,"Yukos issued a fresh warning yesterday that it could be forced to cut output, after a court ruling allowing authorities to seize up to \$2."
Sci/Tech,"IBM, maker of the popular Thinkpad notebook computers, released a statement announcing the recall of 553,000 notebook computer power adapters."
Sci/Tech,"Leaving their orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station #39;s two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday and plugged in new antennas and replaced a worn-out piece of cooling equipment."
Sci/Tech,F5 Networks is making over its flagship Big-IP traffic management platform this week with the launch of new software and hardware aimed at securing and improving the performance of Web and legacy applications.
Sports,"One thing you have to give Team Czech Republic, they #39;re not boring and they certainly keep you guessing about what they are going to do next."
Sports,The Tampa Bay Devil Rays postponed Saturday and Sunday #39;s games against the Detroit Tigers as Hurricane Frances moved closer to Florida.
World,"The hostage crisis at a school in southern Russian has ended, after a daylong battle between militants and authorities that left at least 100 people dead, many of them children, and hundreds more wounded."
Sports," Philadelphia left fielder Pat Burrell was in the lineup and batting sixth against the New York Mets on Friday, less than six weeks after his season appeared over because of a wrist injury."
Sports," The Dallas Cowboys put safety Darren Woodson on the physically unable to perform list Friday, meaning he'll miss at least the first five games of the season."
World," A fire that ripped through one of Germany's most precious historical libraries destroyed or damaged tens of thousands of irreplaceable books, although some 6,000 works, including a 1543 Martin Luther Bible, were spirited to safety by a chain of people, officials said Friday."
World," Lebanon's Parliament amended the country's constitution Friday to extend pro Syrian President Emile Lahoud's term, ignoring U.N. calls to hold an election to choose the head of state."
World," While Everton fans are aghast at the loss of Wayne Rooney to Manchester United, for some children in far off Liberia there is an unexpected bonus   a mass of unwanted Everton football shirts bearing the teenage star's name."
Sports," An injured Juan Carlos Ferrero  suffered his third successive early exit from a grand slam on  Friday when he was beaten 7 6, 4 6, 6 7, 6 2, 6 3, in the  second round of the U.S. Open by Austria's Stefan Koubek."
World,"Chechnya #39;s notorious warlord ShamilBasayev is behind the school hostage-taking in southern Russia that has led to the deaths of over 100 people, Russia #39;s Federal Security Service (FSB) said."
World,drafted resolution telling Syria to withdraw its forces from Lebanon and warning against foreign interference in Beirut #39;s presidential election has squeaked through the UN Security Council.
World,SEOUL The South Korean government insisted Friday that what it called an experiment to enrich uranium at the Korea Atomic Energy Institute in 2000 was an unauthorized experiment by unsupervised scientists.
World,THE HAGUE : The UN war crimes court appointed to British lawyers to act as defence counsel for Slobodan Milosevic thus curbing the role the former Yugoslav president can play in his own trial.
World,"New Delhi, Sept.2 (PTI): India will raise its concerns over cross-border terrorism with Pakistan at the upcoming ministerial talks here, External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh said today."
World," Two soldiers were killed and 12 others injured yesterday when an anti tank rocket that was fired by mistake hit a group of troops in training, the army said."
Sci/Tech,"One of the great mysteries for astronomers is why our Sun's surface is so much hotter than its core. The counterintuitive answer, according to a suite of solar observatories, hinges on the Sun's tangled magnetic field and deep, fiery waves..."
Sci/Tech,"Even though Microsofts much-anticipated Longhorn has been stripped of its unified file system and some of its other key Longhorn technologies will be available for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, the next Windows release will still be worth the upgrade, according to Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN PORRETTO    DETROIT (AP) -- Honda Motor Co. (HMC), with help from partner IBM Corp., is preparing to introduce an improved speech-recognition system that will allow drivers to get voice navigation guidance without having to manually punch in any information or take their eyes off the road to read a computer screen..."
Business,"AP, Sept. 3, 2004 5:40 PM) _ Pfizer agreed to pay  $430 million to settle lawsuits alleging injury from insulation products made by a subsidiary."
Sci/Tech,"nazarijo writes  quot;In an article entitled Spammers using sender authentication too, study says, Infoworld reports that a study by CipherTrust shows that SPF and Sender ID (SID) aren #39;t nearly as effective as we expected them to be when combatting spam."
Sports,"Former champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia advanced to the third round in the US Open Friday with a victory over Hicham Arazi. Hewitt, the fourth seed who won the title "
Sports," The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms with former first round draft choice Thomas Vanek on Friday. The Sabres signed the left winger, the fifth overall selection in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, to a three year entry level contract."
World,"Beijing, Sept 4. (PTI): China will host the first International Stewardess Beauty Pageant in early November in Zhuhai in south China #39;s Guangdong Province, the organisers announced today."
Sports, Brent Schaeffer will become the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Tennessee in a season opener when the Vols plays UNLV on Sunday.
World," VANDERBIJLPARK, South Africa (AP)   The head of a South African engineering company was charged Friday with trafficking in nuclear related materials that could be used to make weapons of mass destruction."
World," SEOUL, South Korea (AP)   Denying it has any nuclear weapons ambitions, South Korea insisted Friday that a one time uranium enrichment test by its scientists will not derail U.S. led efforts to dismantle rival North Korea's nuclear programs."
Sports," The Miami Dolphins reluctantly played their exhibition game at New Orleans on Friday, not wanting to leave their families, friends and homes as Hurricane Frances neared the eastern coast of Florida."
Sports," Former champion Lleyton Hewitt  bristled, battled and eventually blossomed as he took another  step toward a second U.S. Open title with a second round  victory over Moroccan Hicham Arazi on Friday."
World," Two French hostages held in Iraq  are being well treated but there are hurdles to overcome to  secure their release, officials said."
World,A US soldier is convicted of trying to aid Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network by offering details on army strength and tactics.
Business,"The chipmaker says its revenue for the ongoing quarter will be \$8.3 billion to \$8.6 billion, down from the previous estimate of \$8."
Business,"The European Union has asked Russia to explain the bloody end to the school siege, which resulted in a huge loss of life. In a statement in the name of the presidency of the 25-nation EU, Dutch Foreign Minister "
Business,"US technology shares tumbled on Friday after technology bellwether Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) slashed its revenue forecast, but blue chips were only moderately lower as drug and industrial stocks made solid gains."
Business," The US job market brightened in August as employers added 144,000 workers to their payrolls and hiring totals for the two prior months were revised up, the Labor Department (search) reported on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Though Microsoft #39;s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can #39;t do much about what #39;s already on computersand that could pose a problem."
Sci/Tech,"F5 Networks will reveal its long-touted next-generation Internet traffic management switch on Tuesday, a device it says will help corporate customers get better performance from their networks."
Sports,"FONTANA, CA.California native Casey Mears was glad to be home. So glad in fact, he put his No. 41 Dodge on the Busch Series pole position for Saturday #39;s Target House 300 run on the two-mile California Speedway."
Sports,"OBIHIRO, Japan : Norway #39;s world champion Petter Solberg took charge of the inaugural Rally of Japan after the first day of driving although the Subaru driver will be hard pressed to keep his lead on day two."
Sports," DePaul men #39;s basketball coach Dave Leitao has agreed to a six year contract extension, the university announced Friday."
World,"BAGHDAD : France held its breath for two of its reporters kidnapped in Iraq, while the war-torn country #39;s ailing economy was dealt a massive blow after a key export pipeline suffered its biggest post-war attack."
World,The United States says the Lebanese parliament #39;s decision Friday to extend the term of pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud made a  quot;crude mockery of democratic principles.
World,3 September 2004 - Secretary-General Kofi Annan says the international presence in Sudan #39;s war-torn Darfur region must be expanded as soon as possible because attacks against civilians are continuing and  quot;the vast majority of militias quot; have not been 
Business,"Southeast Asian countries have completed talks on a plan for economic integration, bringing the region a step closer to creating a European-style single market covering 530 million people."
World, President Chandrika Kumaratunga #39;s ruling United People #39;s Freedom Alliance coalition on Friday won crucial support from an opposition party that gives it a simple parliamentary majority for the first time since winning the April election.
World,"The two French journalists held by Islamist militants in Iraq are safe and could be freed at any time, the most influential Sunni Muslim organisation in Baghdad said yesterday."
Sports,"For Saif Saaeed Shaheen, the Memorial Van Damme in the Stade Roi Baudouin last night was the Lord Mayor #39;s Show, not after it. He made the most of it, steeplechasing in all his "
Sports,Andrew Flintoff and Paul Collingwood #39;s England record fifth-wicket stand carried the hosts to a morale-boosting series victory over India in the NatWest Challenge at The Oval on Friday.
Sci/Tech," The number of newcomers to the Internet in Britain has surged this year to its highest level since the dotcom heyday of 2001, according to a study released on Saturday."
World," LAVAL, Que. (CP)   Seven young males were arraigned in court on Friday in the stabbing death of a 19 year old man last month."
Sports," Beginning a season of high expectations, the Georgia Bulldogs still have a few questions to answer."
World," Howard Baker, the former Senate majority leader now serving as U.S. ambassador to Japan, was expected to leave intensive care Friday, four days after open heart surgery."
World,"  Explosions rattled seven Spanish cities yesterday following telephone warnings from the armed Basque separatist group ETA, in a resurgence of violence after months of keeping a low profile since the deadly Madrid train bombings by Muslim militants."
Business,"The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Sears, Roebuck, contending that it illegally fired an automotive repair store manager because he was black."
Sci/Tech,thejoelpatrol writes  quot;So did Slashdotters call this one? Windows XP SP2 seems not to be so secure after all. A Register reporter goes in depth to find out just how safe a fresh install is.
Sci/Tech,A US astronaut and Russian cosmonaut have taken a spacewalk outside the international space station to work on an aging air conditioner and install communications antennas.
Sports,"SPRINGFIELD (Illinois): Christina Kim celebrated her parents silver wedding anniversary by firing a 62, matching her career best, here Thursday to take the first-round lead in the \$1."
Sports, DePaul University head men #39;s basketball coach Dave Leitao agreed to a six year contract extension on Friday.
Sports,"At this weekend #39;s 50th Mac Tools US Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park, the NHRA POWERade extravaganza will be a homecoming of sorts for several familiar racers who have "
World,UN judges Friday appointed two British lawyers to run the defense for former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to prevent further delays to his war crimes trial because of his poor health.
Sci/Tech,"IBM moved back into the iSCSI (Internet SCSI) market Friday with a new array priced at \$3,000 and aimed at the small and midsize business market."
Sci/Tech,"The iPod #39;s importance to Apple, which has in the past been overshadowed by the likes of Microsoft and Dell in the desktop stakes, cannot be underestimated."
Sci/Tech,"SHANGHAI: Semiconductor Ma-nufacturing International Corp., Chinas top chip maker, said it aims to hike capacity by about half by the end of 2005 to feed an anticipated sales leap in a \$30 billion market."
Sci/Tech,"If the pessimist sees the glass half empty and the optimist sees it half full, what do we make of Bill Gates seeing his Longhorn glass three-quarters full?"
Sports,"Christina Kim made 11 birdies and tied the tournament record of 10-under-par 62 for a two-shot lead after the opening round of the LPGA State Farm Classic in Springfield, Ill."
Sports,"Vienna, Austria (Sports Network) - English midfielder Steven Gerrard will likely miss Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Austria with a groin injury."
Sports,"As expected, the Patriots re-signed veteran quarterback Jim Miller Friday afternoon. New England had released the 33-year-old earlier in the week as they cut their rosters down to 65 players, but the less-than "
World,"Description: The South Korean government denies having any plans to develop nuclear weapons, despite the government #39;s admission Thursday that its scientists developed a small amount of weapons-grade uranium four years ago."
World," Tragic, despicable, inhumane, cowardly, barbaric, evil, and astonishing    the deaths of a hundred or more people including children in a siege in Russia sparked strong words for the hostage takers from world leaders."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft once again is looking to eat the lunch of longtime rival Apple Computer, this time in the digital music arena."
Sci/Tech," After Apple unveiled the iMac G5 in Paris this week, Vice President of Hardware Product Marketing Greg Joswiak gave Macworld editors a guided tour of the desktop's new design. Among the topics of conversation: the iMac's cooling system, why pre installed Bluetooth functionality and FireWire 800 were left out, and how this new model fits in with Apple's objectives."
Sports,"Tommy Haas, once ranked second in the world, surprised the 12th seed, Sebastien Grosjean of France, 6-4, 6-4, 1-6, 6-1, in the second round."
Business,"Continental Airlines said Friday it will not make any pension contributions this year, taking advantage of changes in funding rules enacted by Congress that permit carriers to skip certain payments."
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge has let insurer GEICO #39;s lawsuit against the two biggest providers of search-based advertising move forward, setting the stage for closer examination of whether the burgeoning form of online ads breaks trademark laws."
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 03, 2004 From the September 06, 2004 CRN. Microsoft #39;s decision to cut WinFS out of the Longhorn Windows client upgrade for 2006 is causing a crisis of confidence in the channel."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK: IBM said that it is making the design of its blade computer servers widely available, in a move designed to gain wider acceptability in data centres and the telecom industry."
Sci/Tech,"One of the worlds most bizarre scientific collections has gone on show. From a homemade iron lung to ancient dentists chairs and antique operating tables, it comprises part of the 170,000-odd items in the storerooms of Londons Science Museum."
Sports,"The Belgians must be proud. The reinstated and, looking at the new Bus Stop chicane, one might say reincarnated Spa proved its worth on Sunday with an enthralling, magnificently dramatic race - certainly the best of the year so far."
Sports,"FOXBORO, Mass. (Sept. 3, 2004) -- The New England Patriots released nine players and signed two, including quarterback Jim Miller, who was released earlier this week."
World,"Thousands of priceless books have been destroyed or damaged in a fire at one of Germany #39;s most historic libraries, housing about one million rare books and manuscripts."
World,"KATHMANDU: Nepal pledged action on Friday against rioters who ransacked Muslim shrines and businesses following the murder of 12 Nepalese in Iraq, as a curfew kept the minority community away from weekly prayers."
Sci/Tech," After Apple unveiled the iMac G5 in Paris this week, Vice President of Hardware Product Marketing Greg Joswiak gave Macworld editors a guided tour of the desktop's new design. Among the topics of conversation: the iMac's cooling system, why pre installed Bluetooth functionality and FireWire 800 were left out, and how this new model fits in with Apple's objectives."
World, Russia began counting the cost  on Saturday at the end of siege of a school captured by Chechen  gunmen which killed at least 200 people and cast fresh doubts  on Moscow's policy in the turbulent region.
Business,"Saudi Arabia is set to see a budget surplus for 2004, thanks to surging oil prices, Crown Prince Abdullah says."
World,"\Thousands of loss-making phone boxes face the axe as mobile phone use soars in the UK, says BT."
Business,"Would a half-day management training seminar have made a better boss of Ebenezer Scrooge? You and Bob Cratchit already know the answer; Ebenezer needed a more personal approach to turn him around. Dickens understood that. And now, just 161 years later, using personal coaches to modify behavior is all the rage in the enterprise."
Business,"Just back from three weeks in China, Ill spare you the boring slides except for two observations. First, China presents amazing contrasts. You can bounce over mountain roads and still enjoy four bars of reception on your cell phone. (In general, Chinas cell coverage makes that of the United States seem Third World.) Second, China has a great future in IT."
Business,"MOSCOW Yukos, Russias largest oil producer, had another bad news day Friday as its huge tax bill ballooned again. The Tax Ministry raised its claim against Yukos by \$700 million for 2001, bringing the total "
Business,General Motors and Ford are cutting production in their domestic market over the coming months as car sales begin to slow amid wilting consumer confidence.
Business,"BRUSSELS Outokumpu, IMI and five other companies were fined a total of E222.3 million on Friday by the European Commission for fixing the prices of copper tubing used in household plumbing."
Business,"  The US Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Securities and Exchange Commission, seeking to overturn a rule requiring mutual funds #39; boards of directors to have independent chairs."
Sci/Tech," quot;HP technology helps us to differentiate ourselves from other retailers in the way we run our stores, select and distribute products, work with suppliers, serve customers and communicate "
Sci/Tech,"A few years ago, when MP3 players were establishing themselves as the hot cool thing, the next step seemed clear: What if you could take along not only music but movies, television programs, home video and still pictures in a high-tech box svelte enough "
Sports,"While a jury will not decide Kobe Bryant #39;s future, a jury of a different sort - voters - will decide District Attorney Mark Hurlbert #39;s."
Sports,England beat India by 70 runs in the second one-day international at The Oval in London on Friday. Victory gave England an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and was the first time the team had 
Sports,"Even before he took the first-round lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship, Tiger Woods was having a good day. Mark O #39;Meara, Woods #39; neighbor and tour mentor, was the leader in the clubhouse when Woods teed off in the afternoon at the TPC of Boston."
Sports,  Seattle Mariners pitcher Cha Seung Baek will not have many fond memories of his first major league start. Baek gave up six runs in the second inning and did not make it out of the third 
World,"When it comes to occupied Arab territory, Syria applies a brazen double standard: In Iraq, the Golan Heights, the West Bank and Gaza, every day of foreign occupation is seen as intolerable."
World,"When one considers the United States #39; cold war preoccupation with containing or destroying socialism over the past 50 years, and Washington #39;s exemplary record at destabilizing communism world-wide, it is a mystery that some cannot for a moment imagine "
World, Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to fight terrorism yesterday after police officers came under fire for taking a convicted Bali bomber out for coffee.
World, Although the election is not until
World," Historians criticized Arnold Schwarzenegger for telling the Republican National Convention that he left a ""socialist"" country when he moved away in 1968, noting that Austria had conservative leaders during the entire time he lived there."
World," Hurricane Frances battered the main tourist hub in the Bahamas on Friday, unleashing deadly winds that shattered windows in skyscrapers, toppled trees and set off scattered looting. One man was electrocuted in the storm."
Business,"Plans to revamp the euro #39;s battered rulebook won key backing yesterday, as the European Commission bowed to the inevitable and called for more flexible implementation of the single currency #39;s widely flouted rules."
World, Russia began counting the cost on Saturday at the end of a siege of a school captured by Chechen gunmen which killed at least 200 people and cast fresh doubts on Moscow's policy in the turbulent region.
World," Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr declared U.S. forces can never defeat his Mahdi militia in a defiant speech read out to 2,000 supporters during the first Friday prayers since the end of a brutal three week standoff with American troops."
Sports, Green Bay traded strong safety Marques Anderson to the Oakland Raiders for two 2005 draft picks on Friday.
Sports," With the preseason finished and a few days left until the roster must be cut to 53 players, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells revealed several decisions Friday:"
Sports, Christina Kim followed a record tying opening round with a 6 under 66 Friday to take a four stroke lead midway through the LPGA State Farm Classic.
World, Russia began counting the cost  on Saturday at the end of a siege of a school captured by  Chechen gunmen which killed at least 200 people and cast fresh  doubts on Moscow's policy in the turbulent region.
Business,"US Airways is at risk of filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which has frequent fliers thinking about cashing in miles, Boston.com reports."
Business,"General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday led a late-day rally in auto stocks, one day after the world #39;s largest automaker posted dismal US sales results for August and cut vehicle production."
Business,"Rank Group is working on plans to split off its Deluxe international film and DVD business to focus on bingo, casinos and Hard Rock cafes."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. named a vice president to oversee its restructuring efforts, the airline said Thursday. James Schear will handle US Airways #39; organizational restructuring responsibilities and work with "
Business,"LEISURE giant Rank is considering hiving off its Deluxe film, DVD and video business after it reported a 20 fall in first-half profits."
Business,"Northwest Airlines said yesterday that it had canceled a new fee it charged travel agencies for a round-trip domestic ticket booked through global distribution systems, effective immediately."
Sci/Tech,The clock is running out on a highly publicized prediction that a major earthquake will rip through Southern California by Sunday.
Sci/Tech,man crew of the international space station went outside again for more repair work. Gennady Padalka and Mike Fincke spent five and a half hours plugging in new antennas and replaced a worn out piece of cooling equipment.
Sci/Tech,"Acclaim Entertainment, the video game publisher responsible for the Turok series and the 1990s blood fest Mortal Kombat, collapsed yesterday under debts of more than \$100m (60m)."
Sports,"David Beckham loves being the centre of attention and tonight the England captain is granted his wish. Steven Gerrard #39;s incapacitation means Beckham moves into the middle against Austria, setting "
Sports,"When Sergio Garcia was a little lad, he was actually a very little lad - not very tall and extremely slight of build. But throughout his early teens he was so outrageously talented in every other area of the "
Sports,"Everton is sending Wayne Rooney football merchandise, worth 65,000, to needy soccer-mad youngsters in west Africa. All the unsold stock from the Rooney section of its shop is being sent to help children and youths in Liberia."
Sports,"Sir Clive Woodward is finally gone but he will not be forgotten at Twickenham in a hurry after an extraordinary farewell outburst yesterday in which he took deliberate aim at the heart of English rugby, condemning the Rugby Football Union as toothless and "
Sports,"Qatar #39;s multimillion-pound investment in importing sporting talent reaped some benefit when Saif Saeed Shaheen broke the world record for 3,000 metres steeplechase in the Memorial Van Damme in the Stade Roi Baudouin here last night."
Sports,"Tiger Woods, who could lose his world No1 ranking this week has a far more important worry on his mind. His father, Earl, has suffered a relapse in treatment for prostate cancer and says that the disease has spread through his body."
Sports,At last the spell has been broken. After 25 completed matches in 10 months of trying England have won a one-day international by batting first and defending a target.
Sports,"With Hurricane Frances approaching the eastern coast of Florida, Miami players requested that their preseason game in New Orleans be canceled."
Sports,Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in Thursday #39;s exhibition game against the New York Giants.
World,"As expected, Lebanon #39;s Parliament on Friday rubber-stamped Syria #39;s order to keep its handpicked president in office, voting in an extraordinary session to amend the Constitution to give him three more years."
World,"Sir Mark Thatcher bought the freedom to leave his Cape Town mansion yesterday when he paid South Africa #39;s authorities bail money of 165,000."
World,"Israeli intelligence is struggling to get to grips with highly sophisticated Hamas in West Bank bastion. By Majeda El-Batsh - HEBRON, West Bank."
World,Psychologists explain how the children involved in the Russian siege will need help to come to terms with the traumatic events they have witnessed.
World,Last year's runner-up Juan Carlos Ferrero goes out of the US Open after a five-set battle with Stefan Koubek.
World,"LAGOS, Nigeria -- Protesters besieged oil platforms run by Royal Dutch/Shell Group Cos. and ChevronTexaco Corp. for a second day yesterday, shutting down 90,000 barrels a day in oil production, company officials said."
Sports,Someone would be well advised to warn Sergio Garcia to keep off the subject of how Miguel Angel Jimenez should prepare for the Ryder Cup when they play together in today #39;s third round of the Omega European Masters.
Business," A World Trade Organization ruling gives Canada needed clout to recover more than  $3 billion in duties destined for US lumber producers, a Canadian lumber lobby says."
Sports,"Tim Henman celebrates his 30th birthday on Monday, although celebrate is hardly the right word judging by the face he pulled when the landmark was mentioned."
World,Russia began counting the cost on Saturday at the end of siege of a school captured by Chechen gunmen which killed at least 200 people and cast 
Sports," Hardly at her best, barely beating one of the tour's pesky teens, Serena Williams suddenly found herself face down at the U.S. Open. Running for a ball she couldn't reach, the six time Grand Slam champion slipped and planted both palms on court to brace herself. Williams shook the sting out of her hands, beckoned a ball boy to retrieve her fallen racket, then took her sweet time before facing break point. Recomposed, Williams smacked a service winner at 111 mph, an ace just as fast, and forced an error. Just like that, she held serve en route to beating 30th seeded Tatiana Golovin 7 5, 6 4 Friday night to reach the Open's fourth round."
World,"  Orange scarves, suspenders, turtlenecks, sunglasses, even diapers. Viktor Yushchenko's supporters have flooded the streets of the Ukrainian capital sporting the opposition candidate's color. It's a fashion statement with a political message."
Sports, San Diego Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer is keeping his team  #151; including quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers  #151; in suspense.
Business," The economy added 144,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department said Friday, easing fears that the recent soft patch of growth would morph into a prolonged slump."
Sports," Before the storm, the Detroit Tigers sent Tampa Bay to one more loss."
Sports, Georgia Tech acknowledged Friday that it certified 17 athletes as eligible when they had not met the NCAA's academic requirements.
Sports," Serena Williams moved into the fourth  round of the U.S. Open with an error strewn 7 5, 6 4, defeat of  French teenager Tatiana Golovin on Friday."
Sports, MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaraguan former world champion boxer  Ricardo Mayorga was arrested then freed despite pending charges  on Friday after a young woman accused him of raping her in a  Managua hotel.
Business,The Labor Department report offered some political relief to the White House but only tepid signs of a rebound in employment.
Business,"After the runaway success of Nokia in the late 1990's, Finland seems to be pondering whether it has lost its competitive inventive edge."
Business,Growth in the services sector slowed in August although managers seemed more willing to hire new workers.
World,"More than 700 hostages were rushed to hospitals, but many bodies lay in the charred wreckage of the school's gymnasium."
Sports,Quarterback Joel Statham has emerged as the team's clear starter who will lead 22nd-ranked Maryland against Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Sports,Pat Summitt defends the decision to place forward Chamique Holdsclaw on the injured list even though she was fit enough to practice.
Sports,"The Washington Redskins once again were ranked as the most valuable team in the NFL, surpassing \$1 billion, the first American sports franchise to do so."
Sports,Matt Millen has survived a number of missteps since becoming president of the Lions in January 2001 and now believes the franchise is heading in the right direction.
Sports,Star defender Ryan Nelsen is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Chicago after sitting out six MLS matches and a U.S. Open Cup game with injury.
World,"JIDDA, Saudi Arabia -- Lobbing grenades, militants invaded Jidda's heavily guarded US Consulate yesterday, attacking staffers and others in the compound until Saudi security forces stormed in. Nine people, none American, were killed in the attack, which was claimed by Al Qaeda and showed how vulnerable Saudi Arabia remains to Islamic extremist violence."
World,"To anyone who remembers the way that past sieges ended in the Caucasus, the chaotic scenes in Beslan were horribly familiar. The storming of the school was not planned."
World,Hundreds of thousands of priceless antique books were feared destroyed or badly damaged yesterday by a fire that swept through a 16th century German palace.
Sci/Tech,"The launch of the Microsoft digital-music store takes direct aim at Apple Computer's dominant iTunes service, setting off a battle of the bands between the online music sellers and their rock-star frontmen -- Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The FCC is set to vote unanimously for a record-setting fine against CBS-owned stations for violating broadcast decency standards with the network's January breast-baring Super Bowl halftime show, though some commissioners are expected to say the fines are not severe enough, FCC sources said. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Computer systems design and computer manufacturing jobs grow, as does optimism among IT workers."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Lawmakers to vote on spyware, piracy bills...Microsoft tests Windows Marketplace...Nortel delays financials again...Microsoft updates SharePoint."
Sci/Tech,Worldwide sales hit a new multibillion high; EMC passes Hewlett-Packard for first place.
Sports,Paul Byrd pitched eight strong innings and Eli Marrero homered to help the Atlanta Braves extend their winning streak to four games with a 7-1 victory over the Montreal Expos on Friday night.
World,The ultimate blame for the tragedy that exploded in Russia on Friday rests squarely on the shoulders of terrorists who deliberately place children in harm #39;s way to make a political point.
Sci/Tech,Los Angeles man allegedly used unsecured wi-fi networks to send thousands of messages promoting porn sites.\
World,  Ukraine's political rivals agreed early today on legislation to ensure a fair vote during the rerun later this month of the presidential runoff but remained divided on constitutional amendments trimming presidential powers.
Sports," Rodrigo Lopez shut down the Yankees into the eighth inning, outpitching Kevin Brown and leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 3 1 victory Friday night that cut New York's AL East lead over Boston to 2 1/2 games."
Sci/Tech," The launch of the Microsoft digital music store takes direct aim at Apple Computer's dominant iTunes service, setting off a battle of the bands between the online music sellers and their rock star frontmen    Bill Gates and Steve Jobs."
Sports, Bobby Kielty hit a go ahead homer off Ted Lilly  #151; the pitcher he was traded for  #151; and Nick Swisher doubled and walked twice in his major league debut to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Toronto Blue Jays 7 4 on Friday night.
Sports," Jason Blake scored the winning goal in  the first period as the United States won their first game at  the World Cup of Hockey with a 3 1 victory over Slovakia in St  Paul, Minnesota on Friday."
Business,"Two weeks before he died, discount retailer Herbert H. Haft quietly married his longtime companion in a hospital ceremony that provided yet another twist in a bitter and very public family feud."
Business,"Enron Corp.'s interim chief executive has asked a federal bankruptcy judge to award his firm a \$25 million ""success fee"" for stabilizing the fallen  energy giant."
Business,"Technology stocks sold off on Friday after computer chipmaker Intel cut its revenue forecast, spooking investors already nervous about the strength of consumer and business spending."
Sports,Rodrigo Lopez outduels Kevin Brown and leads the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 victory Friday night over the New York Yankees.
World," Hardly at her best, barely beating one of the tour's pesky teens, Serena Williams suddenly found herself face down at the U.S. Open..."
Business,The European Commission on Friday suggested ways of revamping the EU #39;s Stability and Growth Pact and said the proposed changes would restore the credibility of its much-flouted budget discipline rules.
Business,"WASHINGTON: The US job market brightened modestly in August as employers added 144,000 workers to payrolls and weak job tallies for the two prior months were revised up, the Labour Department said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Smoothly and ahead of schedule, Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka and Flight Engineer Mike Fincke completed the fourth and final spacewalk of their six-month mission today."
Sci/Tech,"The day of reckoning is coming. For someone. By Labor Day, either Southern California will have suffered a magnitude-6.4 earthquake or at least one UCLA geophysicist will be eating some serious crow."
Sci/Tech," A chimp sized human ancestor walked upright 6 million years ago, far earlier than anyone had been able to show before, researchers report."
Sports,"Paul Byrd mesmerized the Expos on Friday night, as he and the Braves opened a three-game series at Olympic Stadium with a 7-1 win."
World,"JOHANNESBURG: Mark Thatcher paid two million rand (BD113,400) in bail yesterday to end a nine-day house arrest imposed after he was charged with bankrolling a coup plot in Equatorial Guinea, his lawyer said."
World,"NEW DELHI: Pakistan is continuing to send militants into Kashmir to support an insurgency there, but at lower levels than in the past, Indian intelligence sources and military officials said yesterday."
World,TRIPOLI: Libya signed a deal yesterday to pay \$35 million (BD13m) in compensation to mainly German victims of a Berlin nightclub bombing 18 years ago.
Sports, The New York Jets enjoyed the preseason right through the final seconds.
Sports,"Tommy Haas wants his name to generate some buzz again, and he took a step in that direction Friday with a second-round victory over Sbastien Grosjean at the U.S. Open."
Business,The revised bill raises by \$700 million the Russian government's previous \$3.4 billion estimate of back taxes for 2001.
World,"Presidential elections are taking place in Ghana, which boasts political stability but much poverty."
World,The announcement of the record increase came a day after President Bush heralded his efforts to help the elderly with medical expenses.
World,"An Islamic militant group that claimed to have kidnapped two French journalists said it would soon decide their fate and an Iraqi negotiator called the chance for their release ""excellent."""
Business,Enron Corp. #39;s interim chief executive has asked a federal bankruptcy judge to award his firm a \$25 million  quot;success fee quot; for stabilizing the fallen Houston energy giant.
Sci/Tech,"IBM is recalling more than 500,000 AC adapters made for their ThinkPad notebooks between January 1999 and August 2000. These adapters may overheat, resulting in melting, posing a fire and electrocution hazard."
Sci/Tech,"t may be known as caller ID spoofing, but it is evidently no laughing matter. Three days after the start-up company Star38 began offering a service that fools caller ID systems, the founder, Jason Jepson, has decided to sell the business."
Sports,"hander Paul Byrd pitched eight solid innings and helped the Braves defeat the Expos, 7 1, in front of 8,617 fans on Friday night."
Sports,Mark Brunell opened the game with a touchdown drive and was done for the night. Michael Vick opened with an interception and never did produce a play for positive yardage.
Sports, Juan Uribe homered and Roberto Alomar had a two run double Friday night to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Seattle Mariners 7 5.
Sports," Paul Shmyr, the former NHL and WHA defenseman who captained the Edmonton Oilers in Wayne Gretzky's first season with the team, has died after a battle with throat cancer. He was 58."
Sports," Jeff Garcia didn't play nearly enough to work out the kinks in Cleveland's offense. By the looks of things, 60 minutes wouldn't have sufficed."
World," Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a metal foundry in Gaza on Friday, one day after Israel raided two Gaza camps in response to Palestinian suicide bombings in Israel this week."
World," Recent comments by President Chen Shui bian on the sensitive issue of Taiwan's name revealed his intention to steer the island toward independence, a Chinese government spokesman said."
Business,"one good (or at least pretty good) and one bad. In a way, that sort of bipolar news is typical of the roller-coaster ride the major stock markets have been on for the past few months."
Business,"The firm led by the acting chief executive of Enron asked a bankruptcy judge for a \$25 million  quot;success fee quot; for its efforts in shepherding the company through nearly three years under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a court filing shows."
Business,"llied Domecq PLC, the big liquor maker, said yesterday that it expected to report increased profit for its fiscal year as a result of growth in Britain and the United States."
Sports,  Matt Morris tossed his second shutout of the season and Reggie Sanders homered and drove in two runs as the St.
Sports,"Yesterday #39;s first round of the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship was all the evidence anyone could possibly need to keep this tournament right where it is, at TPC of Boston."
Sports,"Tony Dungy was looking for reassurance from the Indianapolis Colts #39; offense. He got it in short order. Quarterback Peyton Manning made the most of a brief appearance, hitting "
World,The government doesn #39;t believe Seoul intended to be a nuclear power. Others are not so sure. Government officials expressed concern that revelations of a uranium-enrichment experiment in South Korea could 
World,"A day after being freed from prison in a dramatic court ruling, former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim obtained a passport yesterday to travel to Germany for specialized back surgery and tested the waters for a comeback in Malaysian politics."
World,"The UN envoy to Sudan urged the government to accept an international monitoring force with more than 3,000 troops to help prevent escalating militia attacks in the violence-wracked Darfur region."
World," A jeep packed with explosives detonated at a roadside in the southern city of Kandahar today, killing one person and seriously injuring two others in a passing taxi, police said."
Sports,"The boyfriend of Olympic wrestling silver medalist Sara McMann was killed Friday when the Jeep the couple was in rolled off the shoulder of Interstate 76 in northeastern Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol said."
Sports,"Wayne Rooney believes he may have to wait until next season to celebrate Premiership title glory with Manchester United. The 18-year-old England striker, who moved to Old Trafford for 27 million pounds from "
Sports,"Jay Fiedler threw for one touchdown, Sage Rosenfels threw for another and the Miami Dolphins got a victory in a game they did not want to play, beating the New Orleans Saints 20-19 Friday night."
World, QUEBEC (CP)   A 68 year old accountant convicted of taking part in a scheme to defraud Roman Catholic nuns of  #36;100 million was sentenced Friday to two years' house arrest.
Sports," Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout innings to lead the streaking Boston Red Sox to their 10th straight victory, a 2 0 win over the Texas Rangers in American League play at Fenway Park on Friday."
Sports," Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout  innings to lead the streaking Boston Red Sox to their 10th  straight victory, a 2 0 win over the Texas Rangers in American  League play at Fenway Park on Friday."
Sci/Tech,AT T Wireless reached an agreement with Rogers Communications to help sell AT T Wireless's 34 percent stake in Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.
Business,"utchison Whampoa Ltd., the Hong Kong conglomerate controlled by the billionaire Li Ka-shing, filed with regulators in the United States yesterday to raise as much as \$2 billion in an initial "
Sci/Tech," The Russian US crew of the International Space Station (ISS) went on a five hour space walk overnight to carry out maintenance work, Russian space officials said Saturday, quoted by ITAR TASS news agency."
Sports,Everton shirts sporting the name of Wayne Rooney could soon be seen on the streets of Liberia. The club decided to give the kit away after the 18-year-old England striker #39;s transfer to Manchester United.
Sports,"Johan Santana continued his dominating season, pitching six no-hit innings en route to a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"After the runaway success of Nokia in the late 1990's, Finland seems to be pondering whether it has lost its competitive inventive edge."
Sports," Carson Palmer made a rookie mistake: He pointed to the sky too soon. Other than a premature touchdown celebration on a goal line fumble, Palmer looked like an up and coming quarterback Friday night during the Cincinnati Bengals' 16 13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts."
Sports,Yankees pitcher Kevin Brown channeled every bit of his anger into one hard punch into the clubhouse wall during the Yankees' loss on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Sports,"Getting Serena Williamss attention with two early service breaks, Tatiana Golovin jumped ahead in the first set before Williams rallied to win at the U.S. Open."
World,"Everton shirts sporting the name of Wayne Rooney could soon be seen on the streets of Liberia, West Africa."
Sci/Tech,Apple took its trademark minimalism a step further on Tuesday as it launched the latest computer in the iMac family that helped restore the companys fortunes: a sleek flat-panel monitor with processor and drives built in.
Sci/Tech,man crew of the international space station went outside again for more repair work. Gennady Padalka and Mike Fincke spent five and a half hours plugging in new antennas 
Sci/Tech,"EMC has hired the former chief architect of IBM #39;s grid computing initiative as senior vice president and chief technology officer for the Hopkinton, Mass."
Sports,"Showing velocity, command and poise reminiscent of his 22-win 2001 season, Matt Morris dominated the Dodgers on Friday night on the way to a 3-0 Cardinals win at Busch Stadium."
Sports,"NEW YORK Sept. 3, 2004 - Kevin Brown #39;s frustrating season finally reached a boiling point, and now his hot temper could cost the New York Yankees at the most important time."
Sports,Clive Woodward launched a stinging attack on English rugby union on Friday saying he was  quot;losing control quot; the moment he stepped off the plane after winning the 2003 World Cup.
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Chris Brown rushed for 98 yards on eight carries, leading the Tennessee Titans to a 27-7 romp over the Green Bay Packers in the preseason finale for both teams at the Coliseum."
World,"bian () on Thursday said the best abbreviated title for the country is Taiwan.  quot;A country #39;s abbreviated title is an important, serious matter, quot; said Chen, who "
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin made a pre dawn visit to pay his respects to the 250 dead and hundreds of wounded from a horrific battle between security forces and heavily armed militants holding 1,000 hostages at a school."
World," Ukraine's outgoing leader made key  concessions Tuesday to opponents staging mass protests against  a rigged presidential poll, but failed to agree exactly how to  end the ex Soviet state's political turmoil."
Sports,Pedro Martinez pulls Boston within 2 1/2 games of the New York Yankees in the AL East after shutting out Texas 2-0 Friday night.
Sports,Roger Clemens gets his 325th win to pass Nolan Ryan and Don Sutton and move into sole possession of 12th place on the career list as the Astros top the Pirates 8-6.
Sports,Fever center Kelly Schumacher scores 13 points on 7-of-8 shooting and grabs nine rebounds to help Indiana defeat Minnesota 69-61.
Business,"US job growth revived and the unemployment rate fell last month, the government reported yesterday, providing fresh ammunition for both presidential candidates as they debate "
Business,"MOSCOW: Tax authorities in Russia have handed Yukos, Russia #39;s largest oil producer, a \$4.2-billion tax bill for 2001, higher than the \$3."
Business,"Continental Airlines Inc., the fifth-largest US carrier, said it will skip contributions to employee pension plans this year, taking advantage of a law enacted in April to conserve cash."
Business,JD WETHERSPOON embarked on a fresh round of price promotions yesterday to win back drinkers after a dismal summer for the pubs chain.
Sci/Tech,"In a harrowing feat high over the Utah desert, two helicopter stunt pilots will try to snatch a floating space capsule that holds  quot;a piece of the sun quot; and bring it safely down."
Sports,The drama of Kobe Bryant and the woman who accused him of rape in a little Colorado mountain town 14 months ago has moved to new terrain.
Sports,The arrival of rented yellow trucks in the city and packed minivans heading north over the Sagamore Bridge are a sure sign that Labor Day weekend has arrived in New England.
Sports,"Troy Glaus gave the Anaheim Angels just what they needed to help break a three-game losing streak. Glaus homered for the first time since May 11, and Garret Anderson and Bengie Molina also "
Sports,"Sometimes, change for change #39;s sake can be a good thing. Team USA proved that last night. After inserting five fresh sets of legs into the lineup because of extremely poor "
World,"While not directly calling the crisis in Darfur a genocide, the US State Department has said that interviews with Sudanese refugees indicated attacks against the regions #39; black Africans appeared to be racially motivated."
World,AUSTRALIAN CHIEF of Defence Forces Gen Peter Cosgrove took home some tips of the Indian Armys skills in guarding the Line of Control that divides the Indian and Pakistani parts of Jammu and Kashmir and fighting terrorism against heavy odds.
World,ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that the performance of every cabinet member will be viewed after every three months. He was addressing the first informal meeting of the 32-member federal cabinet 
Sports," Kasey Keller plays only in World Cup qualifiers these days. After starting nearly every game for Tottenham Hotspur for two years, he hasn't appeared once this season. Yet, he's been in goal for all three World Cup qualifiers for the United States, which plays El Salvador on Saturday at Foxboro, Mass., then goes to Panama for a Wednesday game in a pair of semifinal round matchups."
Sports," Matt Morris pitched a two hit shutout,  striking out a season high 11, as the St Louis Cardinals  blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 0 in a showdown between two  division leaders at Busch Stadium on Friday."
World," Fired up after his convention, President Bush raced through three states he lost in 2000, on a drive Friday to spur his backers to the polls in November. ""It's a time for choosing,"" Bush said."
World," Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards had income of nearly  #36;39 million over the past decade, and paid more than a third of his earnings in taxes, the Washington Post reported on Saturday."
World, Russian President Vladimir Putin  ordered security forces to seal off a southern region amid  fears some Chechen hostage takers may have escaped the storming  of a siege school which killed at least 250 people.
Business,"Mr. Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve, is scheduled to testify before the House Budget Committee on Wednesday on two sensitive topics: the economy and the federal budget deficit."
Business,A federal judge refused to delay an order that Freddie Mac release more than \$50 million to former chief executive Leland C. Brendsel.
Sports,Subaru #39;s Petter Solberg has extended his lead in the Rally Japan to 46.4 seconds after dominating the action on the second morning.
Sports,"Brett Hull may be the most accomplished and best-known American player in National Hockey League history, but he was not in the lineup Friday night when the United States "
Sports,"With back-to-back World Cup qualifying games on the line, US team coach Bruce Arena has called in his heavy hitters from overseas."
Sports, England captain Michael Vaughan maintained his latest one day batting failure was not preying on his mind and insisted he was just an innings away from finding his form.
World,"NEW YORK : UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday welcomed a Malaysian court decision releasing ex-deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim from prison, and expressed the hope that his health would recover soon."
World,"NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Foreign Secretary Riaz Khokhar arrived here on Friday to set the stage for the first formal talks on the Kashmir dispute between the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan."
World,"A shoot-on-sight curfew imposed to prevent riots and violent protests over the killing of 12 Nepalese workers in Iraq entered its third day yesterday, while officials said they were trying to recover the bodies of the slain hostages."
World,bian () stated Thursday that  quot;Taiwan quot; is the most precise abbreviated designation for the this island country during a one day state visit to the Central American nation of Belize.
Sci/Tech," This is a great time to have broadband. Also: Dual connect mobile phones, life beyond iPod, multiple music sources, and cheap backup. #149;Welcome to the Broadband World  #149;Wi Fi Phones: A Natural Duo  #149;More Choices in Music Players...  #149;...And in Music Services  #149;Time to Back Up"
Sports," Phil Nevin hit a three run homer with two outs in the seventh inning, and the Padres rallied from a five run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 7 6 Friday night."
World," Palestinian militants killed an Israeli  soldier and wounded four others in an ambush in the central  Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Israeli and Palestinian sources said."
World," Move over, MoveOn.org. The liberal leaning group that has raised millions of dollars to run negative ads attacking President Bush now has a competitor on the right with a somewhat similar name."
Sci/Tech,"\\Really cool blog post about hidden Java features.  These are little tricks that\you forget about from time to time but that make life more pleasant.\\This is a good one:\\""Instance initializers -- I've been exploiting these lately to abbreviate list\initialization (in unit tests only):\>\List triple = new ArrayList(3) \>\   add(""a""); add(""b""); add(""c""); \>\;""\\I've been using static code blocks but this looks like it might be a better\trick.\\Example:\\""public static List = new ArrayList();\>\static \    list.add( ""foo"" );\""\\Also this final Closure  hack seems pretty cool:\\"
Sports,"Matt Morris pitched a two-hit shutout, striking out a season-high 11, as the St Louis Cardinals blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 in a showdown between two division leaders at Busch Stadium on Friday."
World,"Recent comments by President Chen Shui-bian on the sensitive issue of Taiwan #39;s name revealed his intention to steer the island toward independence, a Chinese government spokesman said."
World," While most of Italy decamped to the beaches and the mountains for their summer break, one man remained holed up crunching numbers in his office in Rome. The task facing Domenico Siniscalco, Italy's new finance minister, is daunting. He will try to win support for an immense round of budget cuts  #151; totaling at least  #36;29 billion for 2005  #151; to contain Italy's ballooning deficit and cut back its mountainous debt."
World," The three day hostage siege at a school in southern Russia ended in chaos and bloodshed Friday, after witnesses said Chechen militants set off bombs and Russian commandos stormed the building. Hostages fled in terror, many of them children who were half naked and covered in blood..."
World,The operation to end the school hostage crisis in Russia is over but more than 200 people have died after troops stormed the building.
World,AN Indonesian court has sentenced a Muslim militant to 10 years in jail after finding him guilty of involvement in last year #39;s JW Marriott hotel bombing in Jakarta.
Business,"JD Wetherspoon, the pubs chain renowned for converting banks into boozers throughout the 90s, has posted its first profit decline since it floated 12 years ago, and warned that 2005 will be another  quot;difficult year quot;."
Sports,"Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia and steeplechaser Saif Saaeed Shaheen of Qatar set world records at the Van Damme Memorial meet yesterday in Brussels, Belgium."
World,Australians have been reminded of the dangers of travelling to Indonesia after US authorities warned their citizens to avoid western hotels because of the risk of terrorist attacks.
Sports," Barry Bonds hit his 697th homer and drove in three runs, and Edgardo Alfonzo had five hits in the San Francisco Giants' 18 7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night."
World," Six gas company employees were sentenced to prison from three to six years Saturday over a gas well leak that killed 243 people in southwestern China, one of the country's worst ever industrial accidents."
Business,Pfizer said it has agreed to pay \$430 million to settle all lawsuits against it alleging injury from insulation products made by a subsidiary.
Sci/Tech,"It may be known as Caller ID spoofing, but it is evidently no laughing matter. Three days after the startup company Star38 began offering a service that fools Caller ID systems, the founder, Jason Jepson, has decided to sell the business."
Sports,The next five days present the US men #39;s soccer team a pair of chances to reinforce why it is considered the region #39;s top squad.
Sports,"In just 19 days, the Boston Red Sox have cut the New York Yankees #39; 101/2-game AL East lead to 21/2 games.  quot;We #39;re just going to take care of what we can take care of, quot; Boston reliever Mike Timlin said after "
World,"KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 3 -- Former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowed to push for democratic reforms in Malaysia, including freer news media, fair elections and an independent judiciary, as he "
World,India and Pakistan start talks on Saturday looking for ways to nudge forward a peace process that appears to be running into problems over their half-century dispute over the Kashmir region.
Sports," In just 19 days, the Boston Red Sox have cut the New York Yankees' 10 1/2 game AL East lead to 2 1/2 games. ""We're just going to take care of what we can take care of,"" Boston reliever Mike Timlin said after the Red Sox beat Texas 2 0 on Friday night for their 10th straight victory. ""We won today. We're going to win tomorrow."""
Sports, Palmer and Woods. How's that for a leaderboard? Too bad it's tour rookie Ryan Palmer  #151; not Arnold  #151; sharing the lead with Tiger Woods after one round in the Deutsche Bank Championship. The two shot 6 under 65s Friday on the TPC of Boston to take a one stroke lead over Mark O'Meara and two others.
World," North Korea has urged the U.N. refugee  agency and the Red Cross to help stop the exodus of its  citizens to South Korea after the secret airlift of some 460  North Koreans to Seoul in July, a North Korean newspaper said."
Sports," Kevin Brown might have punched himself out of the pennant race, and the New York Yankees are angry about it. Brown broke his non pitching hand when he punched a wall in the clubhouse Friday night during New York's 3 1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles."
Sci/Tech," Honda Motor Co., with help from partner IBM Corp., is preparing to introduce an improved speech recognition system that will allow drivers to get voice navigation guidance without having to manually punch in any information or take their eyes off the road to read a computer screen."
Business,"With half the European Union countries exceeding public deficit limits this year, the EU #39;s head office bowed to reality Friday and proposed to be more flexible in how it enforces the budget rules underpinning the euro."
Business,"India wants to explore possible free trade agreements with Japan, China and the United States, as negotiations on such deals with Southeast Asian countries progress, the commerce minister says."
Business,"World leaders expressed horror yesterday over the bloody climax of Russia #39;s hostage crisis yesterday, saying the barbaric attack on school children showed terrorists have sunk to new lows."
Business,"The United States says it will continue to slap duties on countries it claims dump their goods on the US market, despite a World Trade Organisation ruling Tuesday that authorises seven nations and the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions against "
Business,"To the roll call of corporate scandals in recent years - a list of greed and shame that includes Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others -he name of newspaper group Hollinger International may soon be added."
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 3, 2004 - America #39;s payrolls picked up in August, with the economy adding 144,000 jobs, slightly less than economists were forecasting and highlighting the slow and uneven recovery in the labor market that jobseekers have braved."
Sci/Tech,"Global mobile phone sales grew by 35 in the second quarter of 2004 compared with the same period last year, according to market monitors Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"PARIS, FRANCE - Attendees at Apple Expo in Paris are impressed at the look of the new iMac G5, but mixed on whether it #39;s the right solution for their needs."
Sci/Tech,"Owners of Dell Inspiron notebooks have reported that Microsoft #39;s Windows Service Pack 2 is cutting their system speeds dramatically -- in some cases by a factor of almost ten, from 2.6GHz to 300MHz."
Sci/Tech,"While security experts applaud Microsoft #39;s recently released Service Pack 2, some companies that distribute their software over the Web are watching the product #39;s introduction with dread and suspicion."
Sci/Tech,The latest image from NASA #39;s Hubble Space Telescope highlights a stellar blast that was first discovered by an amateur astronomer a little more than a month ago.
Sports,"Saif Saaeed Shaheen of Qatar set a world record in the steeplechase at the Van Damme Memorial meet on Friday. The Kenyan-born runner, kept out of the Athens Olympics by the Kenyan "
Sports,Goran Eriksson will delay any decision about Steven Gerrard #39;s involvement in tomorrow night #39;s World Cup qualifier against Austria until a few hours before the match.
Sports,"Barry Bonds is three home runs away from joining Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in baseball #39;s 700 club. Bonds hit his 697th homer in the San Francisco Giants #39; 18-7 home victory over Arizona on Friday night, a two "
Sports,World Cup-winning fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has no doubt former England coach Sir Clive Woodward will succeed in pursuing a new challenge in football.
Sports,Jason Giambi declined comment on a report in yesterday #39;s New York Daily News that indicated the Yankees first baseman has been receiving treatment for a benign tumor on his pituitary gland.
World,"Commandos stormed a school yesterday in southern Russia and battled separatist rebels holding hundreds of hostages, as crying children, some naked and covered in blood, fled through explosions and gunfire."
World,"Up to 30,000 irreplaceable books were destroyed in a fire Thursday night at one of Germany #39;s most historic libraries, although thousands more were spirited to safety by a chain of people."
World,"About 50 hard-line Iranians on Thursday placed a gravestone at a Tehran cemetery to commemorate the deaths of two Palestinians who carried out twin suicide bombings that killed 16 Israelis this week, witnesses said."
World,"Saudi security forces have killed a wanted militant near the scene of a deadly shootout Thursday. Officials say the militant was killed in a gunbattle Friday in the northern town of Buraida, hours after one "
World,"Ahead of the crucial talks between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan, President Pervez Musharraf and new Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday jointly finalised the strategy to be adopted at the New Delhi talks, emphasising that progress on all "
World,Nepal has eased a curfew imposed on the capital to contain widespread rioting sparked by the slaying of 12 Nepalese captives in Iraq.
Business,"US job growth revived last month, the government reported yesterday, as employers added 144,000 jobs to their nonfarm payrolls in August, seasonally adjusted -arely enough "
Business,"Southeast Asian economic ministers meet this weekend with counterparts from regional powerhouses China, Japan and South Korea in an effort to liberalize trade and boost business."
Business,"The European Union, Japan, Brazil and five other countries won World Trade Organization approval to impose tariffs worth more than \$150 million a year on imports from the United "
Business,"A federal appeals court on Friday denied a request from Tribune Co., publisher of the Chicago Tribune, to allow mergers between newspapers and broadcast stations in markets with at least nine television stations."
Business," The US service sector accelerated its hiring in August, but its growth rate slowed markedly compared with July, according to a report released Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The most common back-to-school message from educators and parenting experts is: Get involved with your children, their school, their activities."
Sports,Michael Vaughan refused to let his own dismal run with the bat take the sheen off England #39;s emphatic victories in the NatWest Challenge against India.
World,Defending champion Andy Roddick eases into the third round of the US Open in straight sets.  
World," Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan's first democratically elected president at a ceremony in the capital Kabul, witnesses said."
World," Hurricane Frances lost some steam and hesitated off the Florida coast Friday, prolonging the anxiety among the millions evacuated and raising fears of a slow, ruinous drenching over the Labor Day weekend..."
World," Bill Clinton said he was ""a little scared, but not much"" of undergoing heart bypass surgery, but was looking forward to a swift recovery and resuming normal activities such as jogging.    The former president was hospitalized Friday with chest pains and shortness of breath..."
Sports," Barry Bonds is three home runs away from joining Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in baseball's 700 club. Bonds hit his 697th homer in the San Francisco Giants' 18 7 home victory over Arizona on Friday night, a two run shot off Edgardo Gonzalez (0 8) in the second inning."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide sales of external disk storage systems hit \$3.5 billion in the second quarter, up 8 percent from the same period a year ago, according to research firm IDC."
World," World leaders expressed horror at the bloody end to the Russian hostage crisis, calling it a tragedy which resulted from a  quot;nauseating quot; and  quot;barbaric quot; terrorist attack."
Sports,"For Hestrie Cloete, the season is all but over, as South Africa #39;s high jump world champion failed to continue her winning streak in the Golden League on Friday night in Brussels."
Sports,"BOSTON RED SOX fans are enjoying their best week of the season. While their beloved team swept wild-card rivals Anaheim in a three-game series to establish a nine-game winning streak, the hated New York Yankees endured the heaviest loss in their history."
Sports,"MILAN: Michael Schumacher escaped unhurt after a heavy crash in testing at Monza on Thursday, days after the Ferrari driver won an unprecedented seventh Formula One title."
Sports,"FONTANA ---- Brian Vickers #39; qualifying lap for Sunday #39;s Nextel Cup Pop Secret 500 felt almost too good to the rookie.  quot;When you cross the line after a lap like that and everything feels awesome, you #39;re waiting "
Sports,  The most famous last name in golf history is locked in a tie for first place with the most recognized figure in the game after the first round of the second annual Deutsche Bank Championship.
World," South Korean officials will meet with the UN nuclear watchdog this month to explain about controversial uranium enrichment tests conducted four years ago, Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon said."
Sci/Tech, Global Logistics Technologies Inc. plans to launch next week an upgrade of its logistics and transportation system.
World, India and Pakistan began talks on  Saturday looking for ways to nudge forward a peace process that  appears to be running into problems over their half century  dispute over the Kashmir region.
Sports,Saints special teams captain Steve Gleason expects to be fined by the league after being ejected from Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers for throwing a punch.
Business," Intel Corp. #39;s shares fell more than 7 percent yesterday, a day after the computer chip giant #39;s management lowered the company #39;s financial projections after concluding businesses and consumers aren #39;t in a spending mood."
Business,"With the WTO giving India and seven other complainants the right to slap American imports with tariffs of their own, the US has ended up scoring an own goal."
Business,An Ontario court judge has made the rare move of agreeing to appoint an inspector to probe related-party deals at Conrad Black #39;s Canadian holding company Hollinger Inc 
Sci/Tech,"BOSTON American scientists say they have discovered two of the smallest planets ever detected outside our solar system - a sign, they said, that they are on the right track in the quest to find Earth-like planets that could potentially support life."
Sci/Tech,"A recent article in New Scientist magazine, entitled  Mysterious signals from 1000 light years away, implies that the UC Berkeley SETIhome project has uncovered a very convincing candidate "
Sports,"Solberg got off to an astonishing start, winning three of the opening four stages to charge into a 20-second lead before losing a handful of seconds to Loeb on stages five and six."
Sports,"It #39;s pretty rare that a first-ballot Hall of Famer, the third-leading goal-scorer in NHL history, gets benched. But the United States had opened the World Cup of "
Sports,SIR CLIVE WOODWARD left office yesterday still furious at the failure to build on England #39;s World Cup triumph. The biggest voice in the sport was never likely to go quietly but Woodward did not pull any punches 
World,"Libya has signed an agreement to pay \$35-million (US) in compensation for non-American victims in the 1986 bombing of a discotheque in West Berlin, the latest step in the country #39;s "
World,ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that the development of the social sector of the country was the priority of the government.
World,"Dozens of police officers on today raided the offices of Kansai Electric at the site of Japans worst nuclear plant accident as part of a criminal investigation into the tragedy that killed five people last month, an official said."
Business,"The European Commission yesterday presented a proposed revision of the Stability and Growth Pact, the rules that underpin the euro."
Sci/Tech,"be the first on your block to decode a secret message to Mars and win a toy Lego model! But this was NASA speaking, in conjunction "
Sports,"The Evernham Motorsports driver was fifth in qualifying for tomorrow #39;s Pop Secret 500, a NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race. Kahne was third in qualifying for today #39;s Target House 300, a Busch Series race."
Business,"QRS received five unsolicited offers throughout the summer, one from a shareholder of the company. But Inovis won the deal with a \$7-per-share offer."
Sports,"It took the Red Sox 19 days to slash eight games off New York #39;s AL East lead. And they #39;re not done yet.  quot;We #39;re just going to take care of what we can take care of, quot; reliever Mike "
World," South Korean officials will meet with the UN nuclear watchdog this month to explain about controversial uranium enrichment tests conducted four years ago, Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon said on Saturday."
World,NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Saturday began talks to prepare the ground for two days of ministerial dialogue from Sunday aimed at normalising ties between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
World," Foreign secretaries from nuclear rivals India and Pakistan began a new round of peace talks Saturday on a series of festering issues, including their decades old dispute over the Himalayan region of Kashmir."
World,England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says a decent start to the World Cup qualifying campaign is vital.
World,"President Vladimir Putin ordered a crackdown in southern Russia after a school siege killed at least 250, and warned Chechen sympathisers on Saturday they would be seen as ""accomplices of terrorism."""
Sci/Tech,"Consumers may not be getting what they think when they pay to download music. After years of resisting the inevitable, the music industry has responded to the music download phenomenon by offering music in digital formats through online stores."
Sci/Tech,"US crew of the International Space Station (ISS) went on a five hour space walk overnight to carry out maintenance work, Russian space officials said on Saturday, quoted by ITAR TASS news agency."
Sci/Tech,"A team of astronomers announced last week the discovery of some of the smallest planets yet detected beyond our solar system. The two newly discovered planets represent a new class of extrasolar planets, and "
Sci/Tech,"A technological weapon against unwanted  #39; #39;spam quot; e-mails that has been embraced by leading Internet companies doesn #39;t work as well as its developers had hoped, according to a new study."
Sci/Tech,"In the middle of the Sept. 3 tech wreck on Wall Street, there was at least one upside to chip giant Intel #39;s (INTC ) lowering of expectations for the current quarter: It made it easier for other tech companies "
Sci/Tech,"Chip maker SMIC experienced healthy growth  quot;primarily due to our increase in capacity and increased demands of our customers for wafers, quot; said company chairman Richard Chang."
Sports,Defending champion Andy Roddick of the United States stormed into the third round of the 17.8 million US dollars US Open Friday. The American big-server blasted 10 aces enroute 
Sports,"Springfield, Illinois - Christina Kim followed up her career best round with a six-under 66 here on Friday to increase her lead to four strokes in the \$1,2-million (about R8-million) State Farm Classic."
Sports,"  World champion Petter Solberg dominated the second day of the Rally of Japan, winning six of Saturday #39;s nine special stages and opening up a one minute and eight second lead."
Sports,"They #39;re in the midst of one of the most relentless marches in their modern history, a 10-game winning streak that has them climbing up the backs of the New York Yankees and leaving their wild card rivals behind."
Sports,"In the course of his first year in pinstripes, Kevin Brown has endured a two-month bout with an intestinal parasite and had two cortisone shots for lower back pain."
Sports,Jason Giambi stepped out of his black convertible with the California plates outside Yankee Stadium on Friday evening and was met by a Yankees security official.
World,"BEIRUT, Lebanon Sept. 4, 2004 - Lebanese lawmakers amended their constitution to keep pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud in office, boldly reaffirming their loyalty to Damascus and defying a UN resolution calling for presidential elections."
World,"On the eve of the arrival of Equatorial Guinea investigators in South Africa, authorities in Malabo have said that the trial of eight South African alleged mercenaries could drag on for a considerable time."
World,"German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will travel to Tripoli on October 15 for a meeting with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, government sources said on Saturday."
World," American and Iraqi troops clashed with insurgents north of Baghdad on Saturday, killing two militants and injuring three Iraqi National Guards, the US military said."
World,"A suicide car bomber detonated his vehicle near a police academy in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 20, police said."
World,US and Iraqi forces have launched a major offensive against a town suspected of harboring insurgents in northern Iraq. At least eight people have been killed and dozens injured in the fighting in Tal Afar Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"Description: We check in with the progress of search for extraterrestrial intelligence. A paper published this week in the journal Nature argues that for sending lots of data over long distances, it #39;s hard "
Sports," Tiger Woods shot a 6 under 65 at the Deutsch Bank Championship to tie for the lead with Ryan Palmer, one stroke ahead of Mark OMeara and two others."
World,"NEW DELHI, Sept 4 (AFP) - Progress in ongoing peace talks with Pakistan has been  quot;not insignificant quot; and the process can be sustained, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday."
Sci/Tech," High definition television can show the sweat beading on an athlete's brow, but the cost of all the necessary electronic equipment can get a shopper's own pulse racing."
Business," Wall Street investors will get their first glimpses in September of how companies performed in the third quarter, and financial experts say don't look for too many positive earnings surprises."
World," France said on Saturday it hoped Islamic militants were about to free two French hostages, but urged caution as fresh violence erupted in Iraq."
Sports," An Arizona cryonics facility must show a document to the nephews of the late Ted Williams that could prove the baseball Hall of Famer wanted to be frozen after his death, a judge has ruled."
Sports," Defending champion Andy Roddick kept  the home flag flying at the U.S. Open Friday, but it was a bad  day for his compatriots as only two American men reached the  third round, their worst showing in tournament history."
Sci/Tech," Leaving their orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station's two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday and plugged in new antennas and replaced a worn out piece of cooling equipment."
Sci/Tech," In Kevin Dyches' mind, the future is yellow. Dyna Tek Industries, a company Kevin and his wife, Sandra, bought five years ago, has developed synthetic urine for the research industry."
Sci/Tech, It was inevitable that crews building a massive housing development near west Los Angeles wetlands would unearth American Indian remains.
Business," As if Intel's profit bomb didn't put  enough of a damper on the summer ending long weekend, investors  returning next week after Labor Day will be wary of a market  offering as much pitfall as promise."
Sci/Tech," William Siri, a biophysicist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory who helped lead the first American expedition to reach Mount Everest's summit, has died at age 85."
World," At least 322 people, almost half  of them children, died in the bloodbath that ended a school  siege by Chechen separatists in southern Russia, a senior  justice official said on Saturday."
Business," Within the next few weeks, workers  are likely to find a little something extra in their paychecks.  No, sorry ... it's not money. Those fat envelopes will be  stuffed with the paperwork that goes with new benefit plans."
World,"  India and Pakistan agreed on  Saturday to ""deepen and broaden"" a peace process that in recent  months has appeared to stall over their half century dispute  over the Kashmir region."
World," KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber detonated his  vehicle near a police academy in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk on  Saturday, killing at least 17 people and wounding 32, police  said."
Business," Today's highly stressed business  travelers may need islands of respite to restore the spirit and  calm the tensions that build with security checks, crowded  flights and navigating a car in unfamiliar territory."
World," U.S. led forces backed by warplanes  battled insurgents in northern Iraq on Saturday, killing at  least 11 people and wounding 52 others, the U.S. military and  Iraqi doctors said."
World," France said on Saturday it hoped Islamic  militants were about to free two French hostages, but urged  caution as fresh violence erupted in Iraq."
World," Japan's Crown Princess Masako emerged  briefly on Saturday from months of seclusion to visit the  emperor, but officials said it might be difficult for her to  resume her official duties this year."
Sports,"There have been signs of danger he has read about, warnings of trouble told to him."
Sports,"While the Red Sox celebrated their 10th straight victory and picked up another game on that team from New York, the Texas Rangers, following last night's 2-0 loss at Fenway Park, were left to wonder where their season is going."
Sports,The purists went berserk back in 1993. They hated the idea. The wild card was bad for baseball. Just wait and see.
Sports,"Yankees slugger Jason Giambi still wants to keep his medical situation private, even though a newspaper report yesterday detailed the location and treatment of his benign tumor."
Sports,"Beware, titans of the legal world. There may be a new force in town.  quot;I'm going to hire the law firm of Kapler and Nixon, quot; Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said after outfielders Gabe Kapler and Trot Nixon yesterday won the appeals of their three-game suspensions and \$1,000 fines for their roles in the July 24 bench-clearing incident with ..."
Sports,"With a little under three hours to go before the first pitch of a crucial series with the Red Sox, the Texas Rangers -- losers of four straight games -- looked anything but concerned about their immediate fate on the diamond."
Sports,The Miami Dolphins arrived for their final exhibition game last night in New Orleans short nine players.
World,"President  Bush says better job figures show his policies are working, as a new opinion poll puts him in the lead."
Sports,The United States Soccer Federation has struck a profitable vein since it began sending its national teams to the Boston area in 1991. The US men's team has an 11-1-3 record in Norfolk County and even the defeat -- 2-0 to the Netherlands -- prepared the Americans for their greatest series of conquests several days later in the 2002 World ...
Sports,"  The rape case against Kobe Bryant finally fell to pieces shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, when his accuser called District Attorney Mark Hurlbert to say she had had enough and would no longer cooperate. The call set in motion a series of events that ended with the charges being thrown out little more than eight hours later."
World,Saturday's Russian press is dominated by the bloody hostage drama in North Ossetia .<br><br>
Sports,"Recently named one of 16  quot;players to watch quot; for the 2004 Walter Payton Award, senior quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick looks to lead the Harvard football team to its first Ivy League title since 2001."
World,The US says it is preparing a new UN resolution to deal with the crisis in the troubled Darfur region of Sudan.
Sports,"Since taking over as football coach at the University of Massachusetts in the spring, Don Brown has placed his mark on the team he helped lead to the 1998 Division 1-AA national championship as defensive coordinator. Imagine how difficult it will be for the Minutemen to play today's season opener at Delaware State as if their charismatic mentor doesn't exist."
Sports,"There would be louder noise generated by his neighbor and friend later in the day, but Mark O'Meara wasn't complaining about his quiet stroll along the tree-lined fairways yesterday morning in the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship."
Sports,It's hard to dispute that having Tiger Woods in the lead after yesterday's first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship was good news for tournament organizers. It just may not have been the best news of the day.
Sports,"Debbie and Frank Vana Sr. have followed their son over countless fairways in numerous tournaments, but yesterday was something  quot;very special. quot;"
Business,"For the hundreds of thousands of New Englanders who will fill up the tank and hit the road this Labor Day weekend, a trip to the gas station is turning out to be a few dollars cheaper than it was on Memorial Day -- even though world oil prices keep climbing."
Sports,"BEVERLY Coach: Dan Bauer (second year). Last year's record: 4-7. Returning starters (7): Nate Boynton, OT/DT, 6-3, 290, Sr.; Armando Cuko, kicker/punter, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Justin Fisher, OL/DL, 5-9, 230, Sr.; Dan Abate, WR/DB, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Travis Anderson, WR/DB, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Chris Kruczynski, OL/DL, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Jason Comeau, C/DL, 6-0, 215, Sr. Returning lettermen: Nick Abraham, RB/LB, ..."
Sports,"CANTON Coach: Tom Bresnahan (fourth year, 14-16). Last year's record: 7-3. Returning starters (5) : Chris Bell, OT/LB, 6-0, 250, Sr.; Mike Alberts, OL/DL, 5-10, 235, Sr.; Hashim Haneef, TE/DE, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Rob Powell, G/DT, 5-11, 235, Sr; Patrick Murphy, WR/DB, 6-1, 170, Sr. Returning lettermen: Mike Burlingame, QB/S, Sr.; Russell Burrows, G/LB, Jr.; Jacques Faubras, WR/DB, Sr.; Jason ..."
Business,"The US unemployment rate fell slightly and 144,000 more people found work in August, providing both the Bush and Kerry campaigns ammunition in their battle for the presidency."
Sports,"DENNIS-YARMOUTH Coach: Paul Funk (third year, 10-13). Last year's record: 5-5. Returning starters (8): Bobby Ewing, WR/S, 5-11, 170, So.; Eric Clifford, G/DE, 5-10, 215, Jr.; Adam Carreiro, T/DT, 6-4, 285, Jr.; Mark Lucier, HB/DB, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Trevor Rose, QB, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Jake St. Peter, FB/LB, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Joe Mochi, HB/LB, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Chris Marsh, G/LB, ..."
Business,"A technological weapon against unwanted ''spam quot; e-mails that has been embraced by leading Internet companies doesn't work as well as its developers had hoped, according to a new study."
Sports,BASEBALL Boston (AL): Purchased the contract of OF Adam Hyzdu from Pawtucket (IL); claimed INF Tim Hummel off waivers from Cincinnati (NL); designated P Brandon Puffer and INF Andy Dominique for assignment. Chicago (AL): Purchased the contract of P Jeff Bajenaru from Charlotte (IL). Cincinnati (NL): Activated Ps Danny Graves and Mike Matthews; claimed P Juan Padilla off waivers from ...
Business,"Perini Corp. , a Framingham construction company that built one of the largest sections of the Big Dig, has agreed to purchase Cherry Hill Construction Co., a private firm in Jessup, Md., that does public works projects. Most of Perini's revenue comes from construction of gaming and themed-entertainment projects. The company has extensive work in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well. ..."
Business,"  The city and host committee wanted nothing more than to show they could put on a national political convention better than Boston, and by many measures they did."
Business," Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world's number one retailer, is in talks with the US Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania to settle an investigation into whether it knowingly hired contractors who used illegal immigrants to clean its stores."
Sports,"The planes from nearby LaGuardia have been flying unusually low over the National Tennis Center this week, but nothing has been cruising beneath the radar screen quite like Lleyton Hewitt."
Sports,"Francesca Schiavone, the daughter of a Milan bus driver, was traveling on foot in Flushing. Fast. Desperately. A yellow tennis ball had risen like the sun over her head -- deftly lobbed by lefthander Angela Haynes -- descending at the baseline, and bounding toward the backstop."
Sports,"Pro baseball: Red Sox vs. Texas at Fenway Park, 1 p.m.; International League: Pawtucket vs. Rochester at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, R.I., 6 p.m.; Eastern League: Portland vs. New Hampshire at Hadlock Field, Portland, Maine, 6 p.m.; Atlantic League: Nashua vs. Newark at Holman Stadium, Nashua, 6:30 p.m.; Northeast League: Brockton at Bangor, 6:30 p.m.; Eastern League: Altoona at New Britain, ..."
World,Detectives are investigating the deaths of two inmates who were both found hanged at Manchester Prison.
World,"Author JK Rowling gives fans a brief preview of the next Harry Potter novel, it is reported."
World,  The hostage standoff at a school near Chechnya ended tragically yesterday with more than 200 children and adults reported killed and hundreds injured in an afternoon of fighting.
World,"  Israeli troops killed two Palestinians in separate clashes yesterday, and Israeli helicopters fired three missiles at a Gaza warehouse the army said was used for making weapons."
World,"VALKENBURG, the Netherlands -- Major European powers were discussing yesterday whether to take Iran to the UN Security Council amid frustration at its failure to cooperate fully with UN efforts to make sure it is not secretly trying to develop atomic weapons."
World,"  An 18 year old private earned the first Silver Star medal awarded to a soldier from the First Cavalry Division serving in Iraq, after he helped fight off a deadly guerrilla ambush in May that killed two of his companions and wounded five."
World,"  Organizations concerned with reproductive health and sex education sharply criticized the Bush administration yesterday, saying that its policies are contributing to the worldwide AIDS pandemic and the deaths of women during childbirth and from unsafe abortions."
World," More than 340 people, including 155 children, were killed in the violence that ended a hostage standoff with militants at a southern Russian school, a prosecutor said Saturday. President Vladimir Putin accused the attackers of trying to spark an ethnic conflict that would engulf Russia's troubled Caucasus Mountains region..."
World," President Vladimir Putin ordered the borders of North Ossetia closed Saturday as security forces searched the southern region for militants who escaped the Russian storming of a school where they had held hundreds of people hostage, many who fled the building under fire. A news agency reported 322 bodies were pulled from the rubble..."
World," Hurricane Frances crawled toward the Florida coast Saturday, bringing a potential for 20 inches of rain and heavy flooding and prompting millions of residents and tourists to evacuate during the Labor Day weekend..."
World," Michael Jackson, facing child molestation allegations, acknowledged he has reached financial settlements with people in the past to avoid the embarrassment of going to court, but added he would never harm a child.    The six paragraph statement was released hours before ""Dateline NBC"" broadcast a lengthy report alleging that the entertainer paid  $2 million to the son of an employee at his Neverland Ranch in 1990 to avoid a child molestation accusation..."
Business,"Southeast Asian economic ministers met on Saturday with counterparts from powerhouses Japan and China, and made progress toward liberalizing trade and boosting business, officials said."
Business,Enron Corp. #39;s interim chief executive has asked a federal Bankruptcy Court judge to award his firm a \$25 million  quot;success fee #39; #39; for stabilizing the fallen Houston energy giant.
Business,The European Union said Wednesday it will decide soon whether to impose trade sanctions on the United States after receiving authorization to do so from the World Trade Organization 
World," The Palestinians are hoping to hold elections across the occupied territories in spring next year, the head of the central electoral commission Ali Jarbawi said Saturday."
World,Japanese police have searched a nuclear plant owned by Kansai Electric Power for evidence of any negligence that may have led to a deadly accident there last month.
World,"US and Iraqi forces clashed with insurgents in northern Iraq on Saturday after launching an operation to destroy an alleged militant cell in the town of Tal Afar, the US military said."
World,"Japan #39;s Crown Princess Masako emerged briefly on Saturday from months of seclusion to visit the emperor, but officials said it might be difficult for her to resume her official duties this year."
Sci/Tech," High definition television can  show the sweat beading on an athlete's brow, but the cost of  all the necessary electronic equipment can get a shopper's own  pulse racing."
Business," Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Saturday to launch negotiations for a free trade agreement in April next year, Japanese officials said."
Sci/Tech,Taiwan electronics components maker Delta Electronics Inc said on Friday a recall of power adapters for laptop computers would cost it less than T\$50 million (\$1.
World,"Six people were killed and eight others wounded Saturday when a car bomb and remote bomb exploded simultaneously next to an Iraqi police academy in Kirkuk, an Iraqi National Guard official told CNN."
World,but officials say it might be difficult for her to resume her official duties this year. Naruhito were driven from the palace where they live to the nearby residence of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
Sci/Tech,One of the world's largest bat species is said to be thriving in captivity in a purpose-built tunnel .
Business,"Bee Washington Bureau. WASHINGTON - The economy added 144,000 jobs in August, the best performance since May, but 6,000 fewer than economists had forecast, the Labor Department reported Friday."
Business,"Boeing does not want a trade war over subsidies, but Europe must stop giving state aid to rival Airbus, which is destroying competition in the aerospace industry, a senior Boeing official said on Friday."
World,"A suicide car bomber detonated his vehicle near a police academy in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing at least 17 people and wounding 32, police said."
Sports,"Jeff Tedford would have been a slam dunk hire for Washington, but California made like Shaq yesterday and swatted away the Huskies #39; hopes."
Business,  Electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. is talking with Wal Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. in an effort to boost sales by shipping to US discount chains with which it previously did little business.
Sci/Tech,"So far, one entrant, SpaceShipOne of California, seems likely to win the prize for a successful manned spacecraft launch. But three other teams say they're still in the running. By Dan Brekke."
Sci/Tech,Civil liberties groups join the Department of Justice to protest a ruling that said ISPs can freely monitor e-mail. By Ryan Singel.
Sports,  The Los Angeles Clippers are picking up the victories you have to secure if you want to contend for a postseason berth in the Western Conference.
Sci/Tech,Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Saturday expressed sadness over hostage-taking tragedy in Russia that killed hundreds of innocent people.
World," More than 320 bodies have been recovered from a school in Beslan, in southern Russia, after a three day hostage taking, officials said Saturday."
World,"European Union foreign ministers reaffirmed Saturday that they would push for UN sanctions against Sudan, including a possible oil boycott, if the country does not move to end the fighting in its western Darfur region."
World,"NEW DELHI Sept. 4, 2004 - Nuclear rivals India and Pakistan agreed Saturday to widen their peace dialogue in talks that focused on eight festering issues, including the decades-old dispute over the Himalayan region of Kashmir."
World," The killing of more than 320 children, parents and teachers during the bloody end to a 53 hour school siege left barely a family untouched in the small Russian town of Beslan."
Sci/Tech," A chimp sized human ancestor walked upright 6 million years ago, far earlier than anyone had been able to show before, researchers reported on Thursday."
World," The killing of more than 320  children, parents and teachers during the bloody end to a  53 hour school siege left barely a family untouched in the  small Russian town of Beslan."
Sports,"Jason Kidd played only 21 minutes in his season debut. That was just enough to lift the New Jersey Nets. Making his return from knee surgery, Kidd assisted on Richard Jefferson #39;s jumper from the lane with "
Sci/Tech,"Glaciers in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in west China have been shrinking at an unprecedented fast speed, said Yao Tandong, head of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Research Institute under "
Sports,"American Christina Kim has a four stroke lead mid-way through the Ladies Professional Golf Association State Farm Classic in Springfield, Illinois."
Sports,"Steven Gerrard has been passed fit and plays for England in tonights 2006 World Cup qualifier against Austria, according to Sky Sports."
Sports,"England will be seeking their third clean sweep of the summer when the NatWest Challenge against India concludes at Lord #39;s. After beating New Zealand and West Indies 3-0 and 4-0 in Tests, they have come alive "
World, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a televised address that the hostage taking at a school in southern Russia showed that international terrorism was at work in the country.
World," Pakistan urged ""boldness"" on Saturday ahead of talks with India to advance a peace process that has faltered recently over Kashmir, while a more reserved India said progress must be measured ""step by step""."
World," A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb outside the police academy in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Saturday as hundreds of trainees and civilians were leaving for the day, killing at least 20 people and wounding 36, authorities said.    Ambulances raced to the scene, where seven cars were on fire..."
World," Pope John Paul II kept up his campaign against gay marriage Saturday, telling the ambassador from Canada   where some provinces allow same sex couples to wed   that such unions create a ""false understanding"" of marriage.    In past months, the pope urged authorities to stop approving gay marriages, saying that they degrade the true sense of marriage..."
Business,"On the campaign trail today, President Bush stressed that the economy  quot;is strong and getting stronger, quot; after the Labor Department released data showing that the economy gained 144,000 jobs in August."
Business,"antor Fitzgerald, the brokerage firm that lost 658 employees in the Sept. 11 attack, has sued Saudi Arabia, charging that the kingdom  quot;provided funding and material support and substantial assistance quot; to Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden."
Business," British engineering firm GKN will take another look at buying Boeing #39;s Wichita manufacturing plant, it said yesterday."
Business,"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) shares dropped 8 percent on Thursday after the film studio indicated a sale of its assets would likely be less than Wall Street has been expecting."
Business,"Andrea Miles was supposed to arrive here from California to spend the holiday weekend with mother, stepfather and 13-year-old brother."
Business,President Bush says recent statistics showing a slight drop in the US unemployment rate show America #39;s economy is strong and growing stronger.
Business,Two months ago I pitted a struggling Hot Topic (Nasdaq: HOTT) against a vibrant American Eagle Outfitters (Nasdaq: AEOS). With the former expanding despite a troubling dip in same-store sales while the latter 
Sci/Tech,International Data Machines Corp. (IBM) reported that it will release the design of its blade servers openly to potentional consumers.
Sci/Tech,"kinrowan writes  quot;MIT, inventor of Kerberos, has announced a pair of vulnerabities in the software that will allow an attacker to either execute a DOS attack or execute code on the machine."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 03, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A Maryland county court yesterday rejected a challenge to the use of electronic voting machines that sought to allow voters to opt out of using the technology."
Sports,Andrew Symonds crafted an unbeaten century and Michael Kasprowicz took five wickets to give Australia a 10-run win over Pakistan in a one-day international at Lord #39;s on Saturday.
Sports,"You can see it in their eyes now, the same way you could see it so many times when they were the ones sliding helplessly back to the pack."
Sports,"Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez was back on top in the European Masters in Switzerlnd Saturday after shooting a 5-under-par 66. Jimenez, at 15-under 198 for three rounds "
Sports,"ST. PAUL, Minnesota - By keeping it simple, Team USA made head coach Ron Wilson look like a hockey genius last night. Not only did the Americans earn their first victory in the World Cup of Hockey tournament "
Sports,Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr was both a relieved and happy man after his side got their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a convincing 3-0 win over Cyprus.
World,"France has said it is confident that two journalists held hostage in Iraq will be released, despite continuing uncertainty about their fate."
World,"influential Beirut daily An-Nahar, which carried an  quot;honour roll quot; of the 29 deputies who voted against the extension. Ninety-six deputies voted in favour of the constitutional amendment, with three absent."
World,NEW DELHI : Top Indian and Pakistani officials approved proposals to break the impasse over Kashmir and strengthen ties on the eve of a meeting between the rival states #39; foreign ministers.
World,"Kansai Electric Power #39;s nuclear power plant in Fukui, Japan, was searched by police Saturday during an investigation into an Aug. 9 mishap."
World,"Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has defended plans to outlaw adultery that have outraged women #39;s groups and raised eyebrows in the European Union, which Turkey aspires to join."
World,"Saboteurs on Saturday set fire arefined oil products pipeline in northern Iraq as they kept uprelentless attacks on Iraq #39;s oil production industry, Dubai-basedal-Arabiya TV reported."
Sports,"Danny Williams, Mike Tyson sweepstakes victor and career underachiever, has been trying all week to look the part of the next big some-body, reformed heavyweight on a mission, destinys "
Business,"Wall Street #39;s long vacation comes to an end, with a lot of old news to chew on. Oh, and the Fed. by Mark Gongloff, CNN/Money senior writer."
Business,"I Na report that the incumbent President, Mr George W Bush, is expected to go to town with, the Labour department said that the economy picked up in August adding 1,44,000 jobs only slightly less than the 1,50,000 figure forecast by economists."
Business,"Carrier says cuts in management, support positions are 1 of workforce; trying to avoid wage cuts. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Continental Airlines Inc."
Sports,Miguel Angel Jimenez snatched back the lead at the European Masters on Saturday with fellow Ryder Cup players Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald sharing second place.
Sports, The Florida Marlins postponed Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs as Hurricane Frances crept ashore on the eastern coast of Florida.
Sports, Ravens tackle Jonathan Ogden hopes to play in the season opener after spraining a knee ligament in Baltimore's final exhibition game.
World," If you've always wanted to own an authentic medieval castle, the country for you is Slovakia, in the heart of central Europe, where less than one euro may be enough to pay for the property of your dreams."
Sci/Tech,"Sure, most of it reads like filthy gibberish. But the authors of this dreck are not semi-literate perverts. They #39;re cool, rational business folk who have found a sleazy but effective way to make a buck."
World," Senior Chinese leader Li Changchun is to visit North Korea next week, the Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday as China tries to coax Pyongyang into fresh talks on the crisis over its nuclear ambitions."
Sports," Coach Phillip Fulmer can relate to Tennessee's fans. He, too, is eager to see how his two freshmen quarterbacks do in their college debuts."
World, MONTREAL (CP)   A McGill University student has been found dead in her dormitory room and police are calling the death suspicious.
Sci/Tech,"IBM said Monday that it won a 500 million (AUD\$1.25 billion), seven-year services contract to help move UK bank Lloyds TBS from its traditional voice infrastructure to a converged voice and data network."
Sports," Third seed Carlos Moya became the  highest seed to exit the U.S. Open when he was dumped out 4 6,  6 4, 6 3, 6 7, 7 5 by unseeded Belgian Olivier Rochus in the  third round Saturday."
World," In a seesaw campaign, President Bush has opened a lead over John Kerry in their drive to White House victory by making gains in the Midwest and solidifying his Southern base."
World, Chief UN war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte said that ousted Iraqi president Saddam Hussein should be tried for crimes against humanity outside Iraq.
Sports,SPAIN #39;S Miguel Angel Jimenez leads the European Masters by one shot from overnight leader Sergio Garcia and Ryder Cup pick Luke Donald after a third round 66 today.
Sports,"NEW YORK, USA -- World number one and top seed Roger Federer stayed on course for his third grand slam title of the year with a straight sets victory over Fabrice Santoro of France in the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday."
Sports,Andrew Symonds #39; unbeaten 104 anchored Australia to a challenging total of 269 for six off 50 overs on Saturday in the NatWest one-day cricket international against Pakistan at Lord #39;s.
Sports,The brains behind the Red Sox spent long winter nights calculating what it might take to end the franchise #39;s 86-year championship famine.
Sports,"SUR SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters)   Miguel Angel  Jimenez snatched back the lead at the European Masters on  Saturday with fellow Ryder Cup players Sergio Garcia and Luke  Donald sharing second place."
World,THE Coalition remains in a strong position to retain the nation #39;s key marginal seats - including Adelaide and Hindmarsh - Newspoll has found.
World,"German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s Social Democratic Party is likely to lose elections in four of Germany #39;s 16 states this month as voters protest welfare cuts and rising unemployment, according to opinion polls."
Sports, There was contrasting starts for the two  Irelands when their World Cup campaigns kicked off on Saturday  with Northern Ireland crashing to a 3 0 defeat in Belfast and  the Republic winning by the same scoreline in Dublin.
World," VALKENBURG, Netherlands (Reuters) - The European Union will  draw up sanctions against Sudan, with a view to implementing  them if the United Nations calls for such measures, the Dutch  foreign minister said on Saturday."
World, Lebanese editorials on Saturday rued  parliament's decision to amend the constitution to extend  Syrian backed President Emile Lahoud's term despite strong  objections from Washington and the United Nations.
World," Senior Chinese leader Li Changchun is  to visit North Korea next week, the Xinhua news agency reported  on Saturday as China tries to coax Pyongyang into fresh talks  on the crisis over its nuclear ambitions."
World,"Donna Summer, the Bee Gees and Giorgio Moroder will be inducted into the first Dance Music Hall of Fame."
Sci/Tech,"\\""Labor Day is meant to be a day of rest for workers, but hypertaskers will\spend it bent over their laptops at Starbucks, waiting for their non-fat venti\vanilla lattes while checking e-mail, reading newspapers and preparing for\Tuesday morning meetings.""\\""The burgeoning number of WiFi hotspots and popularity of handheld electronics\that allow us to stay connected on the go may give us more freedom - but\there's a cost. Research shows that our brains aren't equipped for this much\activity. When we try to do more than even one simple task at a time, quality\of work diminishes and tasks take longer to complete. When we try to do this\for long periods, the result can be forgetfulness, sleeples ...\\"
World,The hurricane appeared to be strengthening and forecasters warned of an increased threat of serious flooding and wind damage.
World,President Vladimir V. Putin acknowledged failures of leadership today as the toll from the end of a school siege rose to 322.
World," Terry Tiffee led off the bottom of the ninth with his first major league home run to lift the Minnesota Twins past Kansas City 4 3 on Saturday.    Tiffee, who joined the Twins when rosters expanded on Sept..."
World," For most tennis players, having about the same number of clean winners as unforced errors translates into a pretty good performance.    Roger Federer is not like most tennis players..."
World," As he prepared for heart bypass surgery early next week, Bill Clinton was in good spirits, dressed in street clothes and walking around his hospital room Saturday morning, people close to the Clinton family said.    The former president said he was ""a little scared, but not much"" of the surgery, but was looking forward to a swift recovery and resuming normal activities such as jogging..."
World," A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Saturday outside a police academy in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk as hundreds of trainees and civilians were leaving for the day, killing at least 20 people and wounding 36, authorities said.    Separately, U.S and Iraqi forces clashed with insurgents in another part of northern Iraq after launching an operation to destroy an alleged militant cell in the town of Tal Afar, the U.S..."
World,"Senior Chinese leader Li Changchun is to visit North Korea next week, the Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday as China tries to coax Pyongyang into fresh talks on the crisis over its nuclear ambitions."
Sci/Tech,Cisco today outlined a strategy for its new Internet protocol (IP) networks and gained technical and Japanese market support by striking a deal with Fujitsu.
World,"FREEPORT, Bahamas - Hurricane Frances ripped apart roofs, shattered windows and flooded neighborhoods as it raged through the Bahamas on Saturday, driving thousands from their homes before beginning a slow march toward the east coast of Florida. At least one man was electrocuted in the storm..."
World," Andy Roddick scuffed his hand, scuffled with the chair umpire and barely shook hands with Rafael Nadal when the match was over. A tough night for the defending U.S..."
World,"BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio - Good news, or bad? President Bush and Democrat John Kerry had differing takes Saturday about the vitality of the nation's jobs market - a question that's heating up this year's race for the White House.    Bush, campaigning in Ohio - a pivotal state that has lost tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs, says a new U.S..."
World," The outer bands of Hurricane Frances whipped Florida's Atlantic coast with 90 mph wind Saturday as the storm crawled toward the state, bringing a potential for more than a foot of rain, tornadoes and heavy flooding as tens of thousands fled the area..."
World,Russian officials today gave the new figure for casualties in the violent ending of the school standoff. There are fears it could go even higher.
World,"A car bomb detonated Saturday outside a police academy in the Kirkuk as hundreds of trainees and civilians were leaving for the day, killing at least 20 people and wounding 36, authorities said."
Business,"The price of success is \$25 million, according to a filing Friday by the corporate rescue company of Enron Corp. #39;s interim chief executive."
Sci/Tech,"It's ""all systems go"" for one of the most ambitious physics experiments ever attempted. After more than 40 years of methodical planning and four months of intense troubleshooting, NASA's Gravity Probe B spacecraft has begun its search for a bizarre prediction of Einstein's relativity."
Sci/Tech,"By MARK SHERMAN    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Medicare premiums for doctor visits are going up a record \$11.60 a month next year. The Bush administration says the increase reflects a strengthened Medicare, while Democrats complain that seniors are being unfairly socked..."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Clinton is a man close to 60, with a little pudge and a longtime love of junk food. That fits the stereotype for heart disease. Needing bypass surgery, however, suggests that the former president's disease is relatively extensive, and that's surprising for an active dignitary who presumably has top-notch and timely physical checkups."
Sci/Tech,"The electronic disruptions threatened during the Republican National Convention were minimal at most, the convention's infotech head said Friday. Max Everett, the convention's director of information technology, said he took the threats seriously and responded by increasing the site's capacity and security."
Sports,"Springfield, IL (Sports Network) - Christina Kim posted a six-under 66 on Friday to cruise to a four-shot lead midway through the State Farm Classic at The Rail Golf Course."
Sports,"The rape case against Kobe Bryant finally fell to pieces shortly after 11 am Wednesday, when his accuser called District Attorney Mark Hurlbert to say she #39;d had enough and would no longer co-operate."
Sports," Wali Lundy ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns, and Alvin Pearman returned a punt 70 yards for a score to lead No. 16 Virginia to a 44 14 win over Temple on Saturday."
Sports," LEON, Spain (Reuters) - U.S. Postal upset favorites Liberty  Seguros to win the 17.2-mile opening team time trial stage of  the Tour of Spain Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s already well known for its cheesesteak sandwiches, the Liberty Bell - and for sports fans who once booed Santa Claus. Now, the city of Philadelphia is trying to forge a new reputation - by way of the Internet."
Sports,Andrew Symonds second one-day international hundred was the lynchpin of Australias 10-run NatWest International win over Pakistan - and the source of great personal satisfaction 
Sports,It was the surest sign that the Kobe Bryant case was leaving town for good after a 14-month occupation: A rancher obtained permission to tear down CNN #39;s 15-by-20-foot camera platform near the courthouse.
Sports,"It was always just a matter of time before Scott Kazmir pitched in New York. Of course, it was assumed that he would be pitching for the New York Mets in Shea Stadium, not in the Bronx against the New York Yankees."
World,KUALA LUMPUR : Thousands of supporters turned out at the airport to give Malaysia #39;s ex-deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim a rousing send-off as he headed for surgery in Germany on his second full day of freedom after six years in jail.
World,"  Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday swore in another 27 ministers, three days after inducting a 32 member cabinet headed by newly elected Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, officials said."
World," A team of state prosecutors from Equatorial Guinea was set to leave Malabo for South Africa to question Mark Thatcher over his alleged involvement in a complex bid to oust President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, a government source said."
Sports," The Maria Sharapova bandwagon came to  a grinding halt on Saturday when Mary Pierce rolled back the  years with a sensational 4 6, 6 2, 6 3 win in the third round  of the U.S. Open."
Sports,Wali Lundy runs for 104 yards and three touchdowns and Alvin Pearman returns a punt 70 yards for a score to lead No. 16 Virginia to a 44-14 win over Temple on Saturday.
Sports,Andy Roddick the defending US Open tennis champion has moved on to the third round by defeating Rafael Nadal 6-0 6-3 6-4 on Friday.
Sports," Detroit registered a 4 2 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Friday night at Tropicana Field. After the game, the Tigers left the state as Hurricane Frances was set to affect the area in the next few days."
World,"Signs suggest hope for a possible release of the two French journalists held hostage in Iraq, Interior Minister Dominique de Villepin said Saturday."
World,Palestinian sources reported early Saturday that a civilian died of wounds he sustained earlier when Israeli forces raided Khan Younis city a week ago.
World,"It was around 10 am on July 21 that their convoy, carrying steel and cement reached Faluja.  quot;We stopped to find out where we were to unload the consignment when all of a sudden, about 40 masked men, armed to their teeth, pounced on us, quot; recalls Tilak Raj."
Sports,"NEW YORK : Top seed Roger Federer, who is trying to become the first man since Mats Wilander to capture three majors in the same year, took another step in that direction by overpowering Fabrice Santoro at the US Open."
Sports,Lawrence Dallaglio and Wasps rugby chief Warren Gatland tonight defended the double champions from criticism by Sir Clive Woodward.
World,"In a rare address to his nation at a time of grave crisis, President Vladimir V. Putin said Saturday that the school siege the southern city of Beslan was an attack on "
World,"THE Iraqi Government shut down Al-Jazeera #39;s Baghdad operations indefinitely today, extending a one-month closure order imposed after the pan-Arab channel was accused of inciting violence."
Sports, Hurricane Frances has already  affected Major League Baseball this weekend as five games have  been postponed.
World,"Relatives return to the scene of Russia's bloody three-day school siege, as the number killed reaches 330."
World," Freshman Chad Henne threw two touchdowns in a surprising start for Michigan, helping the eighth ranked Wolverines to a 43 10 victory over Miami of Ohio on Saturday that ended the nation's longest winning streak..."
World," Four terminals at Los Angeles International Airport were shut down for about three hours Saturday after a passenger bypassed security at one terminal and a flashlight battery exploded during screening at another, authorities said.    The two incidents a half hour apart on the busy Labor Day weekend appeared to be unrelated, said FBI spokeswoman Cathy Viray..."
World," The Army general who once ran detention operations in Iraq said a ""conspiracy"" among top U.S. commanders has left her to blame for the abuses of Iraqi inmates at Abu Ghraib prison..."
World," Former President Bill Clinton was in good spirits Saturday, walking around his hospital room in street clothes and buoyed by thousands of get well messages as he awaited heart bypass surgery early this coming week, people close to the family said.    Clinton's wife and daughter visited him in the hospital Saturday and he had received 15,000 get well messages relayed from the Web site of his foundation, a spokeswoman said..."
World, French Defense Minister Michele Alliot Marie and Britain's Princess Anne presided over a ceremony commemorating the members of the SAS who lost their lives during World War II.
Sports," In a way, the Washington Redskins didn't fight fair in their final exhibition game. They blitzed both cornerbacks on the first play and showed other blitzes and formations usually reserved for the regular season."
Sports," New York Yankees pitcher Kevin  Brown, who suffered a broken left hand Friday night when he  punched a wall after his start against the Baltimore Orioles,  could be lost for the remainder of the 2004 season."
Sports, VIENNNA (Reuters) - England's World Cup qualifying campaign  got off to a miserable start Saturday when they squandered a  two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in Group Six.
Sports, Finland and Sweden drew 4 4 draw in a  pulsating World Cup ice hockey match on Saturday that put the  Finns one step closer to a semi final berth.
Sports,"For a team that enters this season with a 15-game winning streak, the New England Patriots' rookies present an interesting juxtaposition."
World," Iraqi militants threatened to behead a Turkish truck driver if his company and the Kuwaiti contractor it works for don't stop their operations in Iraq within 48 hours, according to a videotape aired on Arab television Saturday."
World, US President George W. Bush told voters in the crucial state of Ohio that Russia's bloody hostage crisis was  quot;a grim reminder quot; of the stakes in his global war on terrorism.
World," The United States and its allies have moved closer to capturing Osama bin Laden in the last two months, a top U.S. counterterrorism official said in a television interview broadcast Saturday..."
World," President Bush and John Kerry battled over the economy and jobs in a small corner of the campaign's most fiercely contested state Saturday as polls showed a post convention surge for the Republican in the White House.    With little more than eight weeks remaining to Election Day, a Newsweek survey gave the president a lead of 52 41 over Kerry, with independent Ralph Nader at 3 percent..."
Business,NEW DELHI: PM Manmohan Singh said on Saturday public sector companies and nationalised banks would be encouraged to enter the capital market to raise resources and offer new investment avenues to retail investors.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft said some spyware could cause computers to freeze up upon installation of the SP2 update. Microsoft recommends that users clean their PCs of spyware and back up their data before 
Sports,England goalscoring hero Steven Gerrard said he was taken off the field by mistake in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifying 2-2 tie with Austria.
Sports,"NEW YORK, Sept. 4. - Top-seed Roger Federer moved a step closer to becoming the first man in 16 years to win three Grand Slams in a season when he reached the US Open fourth round with a straight-sets win here today."
Sports,half substitute Luca Toni scored in the 80th minute to lift Italy over Norway 2 1 on Saturday in their first qualifying match for the World Cup.
Sports,Wasps coach Warren Gatland has taken a swipe at Sir Clive Woodward #39;s criticism of top flight domestic clubs. Woodward blamed lack of co-operation from Premiership bosses for his decision to quit and singled out Gatland and Bath #39;s John Connolly.
World,NEW DELHI: Pakistani and Indian foreign secretaries Riaz Khokhar and Shyam Saran on Saturday approved proposals to break the logjam over Kashmir and strengthen bilateral relations.
Business,"September 4, 2004 -- The firm that lost the most employees in the Sept. 11 attacks yesterday slapped the Saudi government and royal family - as well as al Qaeda -ith a \$600 million federal lawsuit."
Business,"Pfizer Inc., the world #39;s largest drugmaker, agreed to pay \$430 million to resolve personal-injury claims against a subsidiary that sold products containing asbestos in the 1970s."
Sci/Tech,"Forget finding an Internet cafe. For less than what it costs to build a small library, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Sports,Maria Sharapova #39;s drive to win another grand slam tennis title was dashed when the Wimbledon champion lost to Mary Pierce 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the third round of the US Open on Saturday.
Sports,An 80th minute goal from substitute Luca Toni gave Italy a 2-1 comeback win over Norway in their World Cup European zone Group Five match on Saturday.
Sports,"Brian Ching did it again, putting the United States in good position to advance to the regional finals of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup."
World,"Seattle #39;s Russian community reacted with a mixture of sorrow, anger and frustration yesterday: sorrow for the children who died in the hostage crisis at a school in Beslan, Russia; anger "
World,"LAHORE: At least 25 men have died of drinking homemade liquor in Multan and Muzaffargarh districts, a news channel reported on Saturday."
World," Australia #39;s High Court has ruled that trade unions cannot take industrial action over political, social or environmental issues."
Sports,"NEW DELHI: All-rounder Rohan Gavaskar will replace an injured Sachin Tendulkar in Indias squad for next weeks Champions Trophy in England, an Indian cricket board official announced on Saturday."
Business, Playing the U.S. housing market may no longer require actually buying a home.
World," The Iraqi government shut down Al Jazeera's Baghdad operations indefinitely on Saturday, extending a one month closure order imposed after the pan Arab channel was accused of inciting violence."
Business," Increased oversight of chief executive compensation has placed a lid on big salary jumps for CEOs in very large U.S. organizations, according to a survey."
Sports," Finland didn't get its long awaited revenge on Sweden, but a 4 4 tie was good enough to win the European Pool at the World Cup of Hockey on Saturday."
Sports, Jason Campbell passed for two touchdowns and Carnell Williams ran for 103 yards as No. 17 Auburn unveiled a new offense in a 31 0 victory over Louisiana Monroe on Saturday.
Sci/Tech," In the midst of a crisis, Max Mayfield sets his schedule in four minute increments. That's the amount of time the director of the National Hurricane Center allots each media crew camped out in the bunker like building where forecasts are drawn up. He sets aside an hour to help assemble regularly scheduled advisories, and pauses to take calls from higher ups, including U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans."
Sports, David Duval sank a three foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole Saturday to make the cut at the Deutsche Bank Championship  #151; the first time the 2001 British Open winner has made the cut in over a year.
Sports," Andre Agassi kept the ball rolling for  the older generation at the U.S. Open on Saturday by  demolishing Czech Jiri Novak 6 4, 6 2, 6 3 to reach the fourth  round."
Business, A federal judge on Saturday denied a  tobacco industry request to delay the government's  $280 billion  racketeering case against the industry which is scheduled to go  to trial on Sept. 21.
Sports," BALTIMORE, Maryland (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens  Saturday placed linebacker Peter Boulware on the physically  unable to perform list and the veteran will miss at least the  first six games of the upcoming season."
Business," U.S. investment bank Citigroup is set to  bid for UK stockbroker Cazenove <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAZ.UL target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAZ.UL</A>, challenging rivals JP  Morgan <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.L</A> and Lehman Brothers <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LEH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LEH.N</A> for the City's most  venerable institution, the Observer reported."
Sports,The Houston Astros are rising from the dead and playing the way their hierarchy and others thought they would play all season.
Business,"Gambro AB, the world #39;s No. 2 operator of dialysis centers, agreed to sell its US clinics to DaVita Inc., for \$3.1 billion in cash."
Business,British conglomerate Virgin Group Ltd. announced Tuesday that it is in talks with a mainland Chinese telecommunications company to set up a joint venture to provide mobile services in China.
Sci/Tech,"ASTRONOMERS manning a radio telescope in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, believe they may have found proof that extra-terrestrials exist. The astronomers reported in the New Scientist magazine this week that they have "
Sports,"Greg Biffle won a nearly race-long duel with Casey Mears, pulling away over the last two laps to capture the NASCAR Busch Series race Saturday at California Speedway."
Business,A new expression has entered the Scandal lexicon in the last week. The hard-hitting internal report from Hollinger International referring to the way that Conrad Black allegedly ran the company described it as being a corporate kleptocracy.
Sports," Maria Sharapova's drive to win another Grand Slam title got dashed Saturday when tennis' newest ""It"" girl lost to Mary Pierce 4 6, 6 2, 6 3 in the third round of the U.S. Open."
Business,"The story could hardly be more dramatic. Over 513 pages, former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Richard Breeden accuses former Telegraph owner Lord Black and his fellow executives of systematically "
Sci/Tech,A remote control device which can operate household appliances has given a disabled man back his independence.
Sci/Tech,"Simply making the choice to buy organic food can induce a sense of well-being, according to research."
Sci/Tech," Windows XP users should check for spyware before installing SP2, says Microsoft. Some spyware could cause computers to freeze if the update is loaded, warns Barry Goff, a group product manager quoted by Associated Press here."
Sci/Tech,"Software giant Apple Computer has unveiled its new iMac desktop computer, which integrates all disk drives and processors into a flat display."
Sports,Vijay Singh shot an eight-under-par 63 to take a two-shot lead over Tiger Woods after the second round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Sports,"It was a fine occasion, but it could have been a grand one without a touch of avarice. There were plenty of empty seats here despite the presence of two of the most charismatic sides in the world."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox lost for the first time in 11 games, falling to the Texas Rangers 8-6 Saturday and missing a chance to pull within 11/2 games of the New York Yankees in the AL East."
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- The Detroit Shock face a critical road test Saturday when they take on the Charlotte Sting at Charlotte Coliseum."
Sports, The Florida Marlins postponed Sunday #39;s game against the Chicago Cubs as Hurricane Frances crept ashore on the eastern coast of Florida.
World,"WHEN it came, the end of the siege at School No1 in the small north Ossetian town of Beslan was the worst possible outcome. It was protracted, chaotic and bloody and a catastrophe not just for the families "
World,"A suicide bomber blew up his vehicle outside a police academy in the northern oil city of Kirkuk yesterday, killing 17 people, including 14 policemen."
World,"Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers today begin two days of talks in New Delhi on divisive issues including Kashmir, as the South Asian neighbors seek to end five decades of hostility that has led to three wars."
World,Investigators probing the backers of the alleged coup in Equatorial Guinea will discover this week what role - if any - disgraced Tory peer Lord Archer played in financing the plot that led to the arrest of Sir Mark Thatcher 11 days ago.
World,Australian markets are relaxed despite the bitter political campaign ahead of a general election. Duncan Hughes reports from Melbourne.
World,The Iraqi interim governmentSaturday renewed closure of offices of the Arabic-languagesatellite television network Al-Jazeera over incitement toviolence.
Sports,Deivi Cruz capped a four-run eighth-inning rally with a two-run single Saturday to give the San Francisco Giants a 9-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Business,"Hurricane Frances threatens to deliver a powerful blow to private insurers and reinsurers and could cause severe challenges for some companies, Standard  amp; Poor #39;s said on Friday."
World,"Israel Defense Forces troops shot and killed three Palestinians in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Friday, the army and Palestinian doctors said."
Business," U.S. investment bank Citigroup is set to bid for UK stockbroker Cazenove , challenging rivals JP Morgan  and Lehman Brothers  for the City's most venerable institution, the Observer reported."
World," Russian newspapers carried harrowing photos Saturday of the bloody climax of the school hostage taking by militants demanding independence for Chechnya, but carefully avoided assigning blame."
Business,A jury #39;s finding yesterday that the Sept. 11 attack by two hijacked planes on the World Trade Center was two occurrences for insurance purposes provides an 
World," A millionaire British arms dealer is reportedly fuelling a bloody civil war in Sudan by arranging to supply its government with tanks, rocket launchers and a cruise missile."
Sports," At 34, Andre Agassi has seen a lot of things in tennis. And here's one more that he'd like to add: instant replay."
Business,"Oil supply concerns and broker downgrades of blue-chip companies left stocks mixed yesterday, raising doubts Wall Street #39;s year- end rally would continue."
Sports, Sidney Ponson pitched a complete game  two hitter as the Baltimore Orioles stunned the New York  Yankees 7 0 in American League play at Yankee Stadium on  Saturday.
Sports, Marquis Grissom hit a grand slam  homer and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a six run  deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9 7 in National  League play on Saturday.
World," US President George W. Bush found strong support among voters in key states for Democratic Senator Zell Miller, who has broken with his party and raised eyebrows with attacks on Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry."
Sports," Twice champion Andre Agassi sent out  an ominous warning to his rivals for the U.S. Open title on  Saturday with a ruthless 6 4, 6 2, 6 3 third round demolition  of Czech Jiri Novak."
Sports," FOXBORO, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Brian Ching and Landon  Donovan scored well-taken goals as the United States beat  10-man El Salvador 2-0 in an ill-tempered CONCACAF zone Group A  World Cup qualifier on Saturday."
Sports,Baltimore's Sidney Ponson held the Yankees to two hits in his fourth career shutout. The Yankees have not scored a run in the last 17 innings.
Sports,"The optimists among Rutgers fans were delighted, but the Scarlet Knights still gave the pessimists something to worry about."
Business,"term Treasury securities were mixed in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 2.210 percent, up from 2.195 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 2.380 percent, down from 2.395 percent."
Sports,Joe Gibbs is shrewdly merging sports enterprises as coach of the Redskins and patriarch of a now family-owned NASCAR team to form one of sports' most lucrative brands.
World,Leading Democrats have urged John Kerry's aides to concentrate on challenging President Bush on domestic issues.
Sports,"Freshman Chad Henne, not Matt Gutierrez, leads No. 8-ranked Michigan to a 43-10 triumph over Miami (Ohio) with two touchdowns passes on Saturday."
Sports,"The Red Sox lose for the first time in 11 games, falling to the Rangers 8-6 Saturday and missing a chance to pull within 1 1/2 games of the Yankees in the AL East."
Sports,"Maryland-based Tapit, the Wood Memorial winner in April, is the 2-1 morning line favorite for Monday's \$750,000 Pennsylvania Derby."
Business,"A jury's finding yesterday that the Sept. 11 attack by two hijacked planes on the World Trade Center was two occurrences for insurance purposes provides an extra \$1.1 billion, ensuring  quot;a timely and complete rebuild quot; of the destroyed complex, its leaseholder says."
World," Former President Bill Clinton was in good spirits Saturday, walking around his hospital room in street clothes and buoyed by thousands of get well messages as he awaited heart bypass surgery early this coming week, people close to the family said.    Clinton was expected to undergo surgery as early as Monday but probably Tuesday, said Democratic Party Chairman Terry McAuliffe, who said the former president was ""upbeat"" when he spoke to him by phone Friday..."
World," Potent but slow moving Hurricane Frances snapped power lines and whipped the Atlantic coast with winds over 90 mph Saturday, knocking out electricity for about 2 million people and forcing Floridians to endure another day of waiting and worrying..."
World," Four terminals at Los Angeles International Airport were shut down for more than three hours Saturday after a passenger bypassed security at one terminal and two flashlight batteries exploded during screening at another, authorities said.    The incidents, about a half hour apart, were apparently unrelated and there was no link to terrorism, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration..."
Sports,"Finland didn't get its long-awaited revenge on Sweden, but a 4-4 tie was good enough to win the European Pool at the World Cup of Hockey on Saturday in Helsinki."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins have filed a grievance against Ricky Williams, asking an arbitrator to uphold their contractual right to recover \$8.6 million paid in signing bonus and incentives."
World," Maria Sharapova's drive to win another Grand Slam title got dashed Saturday when tennis' newest ""It"" girl lost to Mary Pierce 4 6, 6 2, 6 3 in the third round of the U.S. Open..."
World," Potent but slow moving Hurricane Frances snapped power lines and whipped the Atlantic coast with winds over 90 mph Saturday, knocking out electricity for about two million people and forcing Floridians to endure another day of waiting and worrying..."
Business,Sony Corp. is talking with Wal-Mart and Costco in an effort to boost sales by shipping to US discount chains with which it previously did little business.
Sports,England boss Sven Goran Eriksson has defended goalkeeper David James after last night #39;s 2-2 draw in Austria. James allowed Andreas Ivanschitz #39;s shot to slip through his fingers to complete Austria comeback from two goals down.
Sports,"Brian Ching got another big goal, and the United States received the gift of jewelry. Ching scored just five minutes in on the Americans #39; first shot, and El Salvador was forced to play a man short after a "
Sports,"EAGLE, Colo. Sept. 3, 2004 - The sheriff and prosecutor in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case defended how the case was handled, and said they were disappointed it never went to trial."
Sci/Tech,"Though technophiles are the one who usually like to brag about their electronic toys, recently, even tech novices have started crowing about their digital video recorders."
Sci/Tech,"After receiving harassing messages and even a death threat, the founder of a service that fools caller ID systems has decided to sell the business."
Sports," Craig Stadler moved into position for his second straight victory Saturday, shooting a 9 under 63 to take a one stroke lead over Jay Haas after the second round of the inaugural First Tee Open."
Business,"Haim Saban, one of the nation's richest and most improbable media magnates, may be one of the most politically connected moguls in Hollywood, trying to influence all things Israeli."
Business,RAND is not unique among government contractors in continuing to do business with the government after being found in violation of labor law.
Business,"With so few mergers and acquisitions these days and with fees for them shrinking, bankers have found a new way to milk more cash out of deals: working with both buyer and seller."
Business,"While the stock market close to stumbling through its fifth-longest stall since 1983, there could be a little election-year boost for equities."
Business," quot;Compared to iTunes, Microsoft #39;s music store currently offers only half the songs and is missing many features, but its biggest problem may be that its downloaded songs do not play on iPod, iPod "
Sports,"Clinton Morrison, Robbie Keane and Andy Reid struck for Ireland and Kerr said:  quot;We made a lot of chances for 3-0, but I would have settled for that before the game and in the circumstances after losing a lot of players through injuries I am very happy "
World,Australia #39;s Treasurer Peter Costello said his forecast in May for aA\$2.4 billion (\$1.7 billion) budget surplus will help keep interest rates from rising.
Business,"For subscription services such as Napster and RealRhapsody, the entrance of Microsoft into its business space might have the same  quot;Oh no!"
Sci/Tech,"The IBM announcement is being made in collaboration with Intel. Under an agreement reached two years ago, the companies have worked together to design and manufacture blade servers."
Sci/Tech,"Mart Stores Inc. launched an online music store that works with Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows Media Player, the world #39;s largest retailer said on Thursday."
Sports,"LONDON, Sept 4: Andrew Symonds crafted an unbeaten century and Michael Kasprowicz took five wickets to give Australia a 10-run win over Pakistan in a one-day international at Lord #39;s on Saturday."
Sports,"Within 24 hours of capturing Wayne Rooney, Manchester United swelled with the kind of pride and proclamations of impending success not seen since that night at the Camp Nou."
Sports,Albania stunned Euro 2004 winners Greece with two goals in the first 10 minutes of their World Cup qualifier on Saturday and then hung on to win 2-1 and send their fans into a frenzy as they celebrated with fireworks.
Sports,M ost people are relieved to stop hearing the ugly story about the alleged rape of a 19-year-old hotel worker by a popular NBA star.
Sports,"It was Sept. 15, 1987, and Mario Lemieux scored the winning goal against Russia at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton to capture the Canada Cup."
Sports,"According to those who were there, an almost palpable tension hung in the air at that Twickenham press conference on Friday, as Sir Clive Woodward delivered his withering denunciation of English rugby by way of a parting speech from his job as national "
Business,"As many as 225,000 low-income Massachusetts families may become automatically eligible for discounts of 20 percent and more on gas and electric service next month under a new policy adopted yesterday by state regulators."
World,"The Muslim community in France has supported the government ban on headscarfs, but, asks Hugh Schofield in Paris, was that unity based on fear of a backlash?"
World,Equatorial Guinea is willing to guarantee that it would not use the death penalty if it were allowed to extradite Sir Mark Thatcher and other British citizens 
Sports, Kay Jay Harris rushed for a school record 337 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 West Virginia to a 56 23 victory over East Carolina on Saturday night.
Sports," Moe Norman, the eccentric Canadian golf star whose amazingly accurate swing dazzled tour stars for many years, died Saturday. He was 75."
World," South Korean government scientists conducted unsanctioned uranium enrichment tests three times in 2000 but they were repeated procedures of a single experiment, a spokesman at the state run atomic research center said on Sunday."
World," Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, was taken to hospital in Iowa on Saturday complaining of an upset stomach and was released after routine tests, a spokeswoman said."
World," South Korean government scientists  conducted unsanctioned uranium enrichment tests three times in  2000 but they were repeated procedures of a single experiment,  a spokesman at the state run atomic research center said on  Sunday."
World,"Babies slow to grow in the womb who play catch-up in their first weeks of life after birth risk chest illnesses, research shows."
Sports,Flattery and deception are becoming England #39;s stock-in-trade. They managed to open a two-goal lead over Austria despite lacking inspiration but then conceded two goals in two minutes midway through the second 
Sports,Charlie Whitehurst threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Browning in the second overtime that lifted No. 15 Clemson to a 37-30 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday.
Business,"Nearly 70 percent of Massachusetts hospitals have failed to install special computer systems for ordering drugs for patients, mostly because they carry big price tags. But a new report from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative says the state's hospitals would end up saving money if they install these sophisticated systems to reduce medical errors."
Sports,Freshman Jeremy Ito kicked four field goals and Ryan Neill scored on a 31-yard interception return to lead improving Rutgers to a 19-14 victory on Saturday over visiting Michigan State.
Sports,The Rodriguez brothers help Bishop Ireton beat Bishop O'Connell for the first time in 32 years on Saturday.
Business,"About this time last year, I wrote a column following up on some pieces I #39;d written earlier to see what if anything new had happened to those topics."
Business,Commerce Undersecretary Grant D. Aldonas arrives in Beijing for talks on textiles and other trade issues. US Chamber of Commerce opens small-business summit.
Business,"The GOP convention came to New York last week and Wall Street did . . . well, not much. Many traders and money managers fled the city to avoid convention-related headaches."
Business,"Thanks to such free mapping sites as MapQuest and Yahoo Maps, it #39;s been a while since road warriors have had to sketch out a route with a yellow highlighter, guessing which shortcuts to take or avoid."
Business,"Al Cialella is from Philadelphia, where he always thought of  quot;sturdy quot; oak trees as symbols of strength. He never knew that in central Florida, the water table "
Sports,"Ichiro leads the majors with 223 hits, 34 short of the all-time single-season record. He has 27 games remaining to reach the record of 257 hits, set by George Sisler in 1920 with the St."
World,"CAIRO: Iraqi militants threatened to behead a Turkish truck driver if his employers and the Kuwaiti contractor it works for don #39;t cease their operations in Iraq within 48 hours, according to a video tape aired on Al Arabiya yesterday."
World," A shaken President Vladimir Putin made a rare and candid admission of Russian weakness Saturday in the face of an ""all out war"" by terrorists after more than 340 people  #151; nearly half of them children  #151; were killed in a hostage taking at a southern school."
Business," Employers stepped up hiring in August, expanding payrolls by 144,000 and lowering the unemployment rate marginally to 5.4 percent. While the figures didn't amount to a national job fair, analysts said, they did hold out the promise of stronger growth following the summer lull."
Sports," Russell Branyan and Keith Ginter each hit three run homers, rookie Ben Hendrickson earned his first major league victory, and the Milwaukee Brewers sent the Cincinnati Reds to their fifth straight loss with a 7 3 victory Saturday night."
Sports," Brian Ching got another big goal, and the United States received the gift of jewelry. Ching scored just five minutes in on the Americans' first shot, and El Salvador was forced to play a man short after a defender was ejected midway through the first half for wearing a gold chain. Landon Donovan went on to score a second half goal, and the United States won 2 0 Saturday to move into good position to advance to the regional finals of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup."
Sports, A Russian team moved by tragedy could  not beat an inspired Martin Brodeur as Canada claimed a 3 1 win  over their rivals on Saturday to finish unbeaten in round robin  play at the World Cup of Hockey.
World,The Pope will visit Italy's Adriatic coast for a beatification ceremony in his last journey of the year outside Rome.
Business,"Global Crossing Ltd. founder Gary Winnick and at least two other executives are likely to be fined under an agreement that will end a Securities and Exchange Commission probe into the company's accounting, people familiar with the matter said."
Sci/Tech,"If you have spyware installed on your computer system and you update your operating system with the latest Windows XP Service pack 2 (SP2) update, your computer could possibly freeze."
Sports, Marquis Grissom hit a grand slam homer and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a six run deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9 7 in National League play on Saturday.
Sports, Marquis Grissom hit a grand slam  homer and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a six run  deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9 7 in National  League play on Saturday.
World,"About 1,100 U.S. soldiers and Marines were wounded during August, by far the highest combat toll for any month since war began."
World," SHANGHAI -- Saul Marmer, a retired Cincinnati shoe retailer, peeled away from his tour group the other day to reflect on a special moment in Shanghai's long and eventful history. As summer rain bathed the city, and its residents raced about in their relentless drive to accumulate wealth, Marmer, 79, ducked into the Ohel Moishe Synagogue."
World," NAIK NAM, Afghanistan -- Saher Gul was chalking a long division lesson on the blackboard of his two-room village school. Twenty-five boys, ages 9 to 19, were sitting cross-legged on the dirt floor. Suddenly the earthen walls and ceiling exploded and collapsed, smothering the class in a mountain of rubble."
World,"  NEW DELHI, Sept. 4 -- India and Pakistan agreed Saturday to widen peace talks that focus on eight festering issues, including the decades-old dispute over the Himalayan region of Kashmir."
Business,Hurricane Frances is pushing up commodity prices and weighing on insurance company stocks as it heads for the Florida coast. Orange juice prices hit nine-month highs on the New York Board of Trade on Thursday 
Business,"The firm led by Enron Corp. #39;s (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) acting chief executive asked a bankruptcy judge for a \$25 million  quot;success fee quot; for its efforts in "
Sports,Pakistan has taken two quick wickets to have Australia in trouble at 4-115 off 27 overs in their one-day international at Lord #39;s.
Sports,"The dismissal of rape charges against the basketball superstar Kobe Bryant caused ripples of disquiet yesterday among feminist activists and legal experts, who said the young "
Sports,"Team USA finally showed some energy in the World Cup of Hockey, beating Slovakia 3-1 Friday for its first win in the tournament. Bill Guerin, Jason Blake and Bryan Smolinski scored for the younger, quicker "
Sports,Brad Smith threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 63 yards and another score to help No. 18 Missouri rout Arkansas State 52-20 on Saturday night in the season-opener for both teams.
Business," Technology stocks sank Friday after Intel Corp., the world #39;s largest chipmaker, disappointed investors by slashing its revenue forecast."
World," TORONTO (CP)   A man wanted for allegedly tying up three adults and setting fire to their car in Washington state was scheduled to appear in a Toronto court Tuesday after Canadian officials found him hiding in a Newmarket, Ont., home."
Business," As U.S. home purchases slow, an  expected rise in demand for rentals will result in a spike in  inflation, analysts say, citing studies showing housing costs  have been under reported by the government."
World," Massive Hurricane Frances trudged toward land with 105 mph wind and pelting rain late Saturday, knocking out power to 2 million people and forcing Floridians to endure a frightening night amid roaring gales that shredded roofs and uprooted trees..."
Sports,"Georgetown broke its four-year losing streak in season openers by defeating St. Francis (Pa.), 36-7, Saturday in a nonconference game before 1,671 at Harbin Field."
Sports,"AUSTIN, Texas (Ticker) -- Cedric Benson and Selvin Young allowed No. 8 Texas to run away with a season-opening win. Benson rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns and Young added a career-high 101 and two "
Sports,Sproles ran for 221 yards and a touchdown to lead Kansas State to a lackluster 27-13 victory over Division I-AA Western Kentucky in the season opener for both teams.
Sports,"COLUMBIA, Missouri (Ticker) -- No. 17 Missouri went out and proved it was deserving of its first preseason ranking since 1980. The Tigers scored 21 points in less than 10 minutes and went on to trounce Arkansas "
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beslan on Saturday, one day after the violent end of a hostage drama at a school in the North Caucasus town claimed the lives of at least 250 adults and children and terrorized the community."
World,India and Pakistan resolved to widen their peace dialogue yesterday as they discussed festering issues including their decades-old dispute over Kashmir.
World,"Saboteurs set ablaze oil pipelines in both northern and southern Iraq yesterday, threatening to further cripple the country #39;s ailing economy and send world prices back upwards."
Business,"Bowing to the inevitable -- following persistent breaches of the rules by the eurozone #39;s two most powerful members, Germany and France -- Brussels announced plans that would make the pact less rigid."
Business,"The 11th meeting of finance ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) concluded on Friday, highlighting the role of governments and financial institutions "
Business,"Democrat John Kerry probably would put more time and energy into world trade talks and enforcing existing agreements than pursuing bilateral deals like the Bush administration has, a campaign adviser said."
Business,"When corporate America came looking for raises last year, Boston #39;s largest mutual funds routinely turned them down, voting in hundreds of cases against lucrative "
Sci/Tech,"Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industrys pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp. announced it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of "
Sci/Tech,"Despite all the reports about SETI discovering a likely signal from an alien civilisation, you shouldn #39;t squint skywards just yet looking for a spherical disc from which little green men will hop out."
Sports,"With thoughts of those killed by captors in her native Russia, the Wimbledon champion says it  quot;just shows that my loss is a little thing."
Sports,Fiji #39;s Vijay Singh fashioned an eight-under par 63 on Saturday to take a two-shot second-round lead on 131 in the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Sports,The decision by Colorado prosecutors Wednesday to drop the rape case against NBA star Kobe Bryant ends a massive legal and social debacle in a way that leaves no one looking good.
Sports," After suffering two straight defeats at the World Cup of Hockey, US coach Ron Wilson overhauled his lineup Friday with hopes of getting his team a victory."
Sports,Canada beat Russia 3-1 Saturday night in Toronto. Team Canada is now rolling on all cylinders and is getting scoring from everywhere.
World,"Russian President Vladi mir Putin visits a victim of the besieged school at a hospital in Beslan, September 4, 2004. Putin ordered a crackdown in seething southern Russia after a school siege killed at least "
World,"Hurricane Frances is expected to have limited effects on beachgoers heading to the Cape, the islands, or Rhode Island for the rest of Labor Day weekend "
World,"NAIROBIAs ethnic violence continues in Sudan, and the government and southern rebels pursue a deal that appears increasingly elusive, a group of Sudanese women are working toward making peace with one another."
Business," As U.S. home purchases slow, an expected rise in demand for rentals will result in a spike in inflation, analysts say, citing studies showing housing costs have been under reported by the government."
World, Signs of discord emerged between India and Pakistan as foreign ministers from the nuclear armed rivals prepared to meet on Sunday to review and advance a peace process that has faltered recently over Kashmir.
Business," The best of times, or the worst of times. The US economy is the strongest in years, or is mired in the deepest employment crisis in decades."
Sports," Roger Federer and Andre Agassi stayed  on course for a quarter final showdown at the U.S. Open on  Saturday, but Maria Sharapova and Carlos Moya were heading home  after shock third round exits."
Business," An extra 3 million barrels per day (bpd)  of production capacity worldwide is needed to avoid another  year of blistering oil prices, International Energy Agency  (IEA) executive director Claude Mandil warned on Sunday."
Sports,"To see the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line in action is like watching one giant shell game, with large, mobile men sliding from side to side, hiding Priest Holmes in the backfield."
Sports,"Tennis's onetime ""It"" girl met up with the weary one of the present, and Mary Pierce, wiser and calmer at 29, prevailed over the 17-year-old Maria Sharapova."
Business,"Six New England steel-working firms have filed an antitrust lawsuit against one of Boston's most powerful and politically connected unions, alleging that the labor group has conspired to shut out nonunion companies from major construction projects in the region."
Business,"The dollar is falling, so the smart money is moving into international stocks and mutual funds, right?"
Business,"Though technophiles are the ones who usually like to brag about their electronic toys, recently, even tech novices have started crowing about their digital video recorders."
World,Hundreds of British families stranded in Florida are stocking up on treats and holding hurricane parties.
Sports,The Washington Mystics shoot just 25 percent from the field and lose 69-42 in Indiana on Saturday night.
Sci/Tech,"\\If the US makes Stem Cell research illegal, and a company in a foreign country\(say Japan), develops a cure for a desease (say Cancer, or Alzheimers), can\said company file a patent in the US?\\I assume so... seems like a pretty good reason to make Stem Cell research legal.\\"
Business,"A state judge has ordered the Boston law firm of Rubin and Rudman to pay \$7.2 million plus as much as \$2.1 million more in attorneys fees to settle charges that it negligently misrepresented the status of legal proceedings against its client, West Lynn Creamery, during negotiations to sell the dairy in 1998."
World, LSU can thank an Oregon State kicker who could not make extra points for its season opening victory...
World," A shaken President Vladimir Putin made a rare and candid admission of Russian weakness Saturday in the face of an ""all out war"" by terrorists after more than 350 people   nearly half of them children   were killed in a hostage taking at a southern school.    Putin went on national television to tell Russians they must mobilize against terrorism..."
World," Massive Hurricane Frances trudged ashore with 115 mph wind and pelting rain late Saturday, knocking out power to 2 million people and forcing Floridians to endure a frightening night amid roaring gales that shredded roofs and uprooted trees..."
Sci/Tech,"When Americans go to the polls in November, they will confront a voting system beset by many of the same problems that produced the bitterly disputed outcome four years ago."
Business,"Apparently the mammoth Federal Reserve building going up at 1801 Allen Parkway didn #39;t need to be quite so big after all. It turns out that a portion of the 300,000-square-foot property originally "
Business,"Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it would sell 45 stores for \$524 million to Sears, Roebuck and Co."
Business,"Continental Airlines, the fifth-largest US carrier, yesterday said it will skip contributions to employee pension plans this year, taking advantage of a law enacted in April to conserve cash."
Business,"The 1,600 workers at a Ford Motor Co. plant in Minnesota will be furloughed for three weeks as Ford cuts production of the Ranger pickup truck."
Sci/Tech,"Iran said Thursday it would launch its first satellite into space by May 2005, state television reported. Mohammad Fathi, head of Iran #39;s Scientific and Industrial Research Center, said the "
Sports,"If you #39;re a romantic who thinks about sports the way Grantland Rice wrote about the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, this exhausting, wrenching battle between Oregon State and Louisiana State represented everything that makes college football a supreme "
Sports,"Behind 18 points each from Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor, the Phoenix Mercury kept their playoff hopes alive by knocking off the second-place team in the Western Conference."
World,"In a rare address to his nation at a time of grave crisis, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that the school siege in the southern city of Beslan was an attack on all of Russia "
Sports,"NORTON, MASS. - Forget college football: The best battle for No. 1 might be taking place on a golf course outside of Boston. Vijay Singh - the No."
Sports,Venus Williams set up a clash with arch rival Lindsay Davenport after beating fellow American Chanda Rubin 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 in the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadow.
Sports,"IT #39;s Bill Frisbie, Michael Pearle and Clendon Ross give you their picks, and the reasoning behind those picks, in Saturday #39;s game between Texas and North Texas."
Sports,Former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward apologised in an interview published on Sunday for a viscious outburst directed at club owners and directors of rugby at a press conference last week confirming his resignation.
World,"AT least 18 people have died after drinking tainted homemade liquor in Pakistan #39;s eastern Punjab province. Two of the men were dead on arrival at Nishtar Hospital in Multan, and six others died in intensive "
World,"Tareq Natsha is fresh out of secondary school and about to join a growing exodus: young, middle-class Palestinians who are leaving their West Bank homes with their families #39; blessing "
World,Landslides and flash floods triggered by torrential rain in south western China leave 19 people dead and 21 missing.
World," Hurricane Frances howled ashore at Florida's east coast early Sunday with sustained wind of 105 mph and pelting rain, knocking out power to 2 million people and forcing Floridians to endure a frightening night amid roaring gales that shredded roofs and uprooted trees..."
World," A shaken President Vladimir Putin made a rare and candid admission of Russian weakness Saturday in the face of an ""all out war"" by terrorists after more than 350 people   nearly half of them children   were killed in a hostage taking at a southern school.    Putin went on national television to tell Russians they must mobilize against terrorism..."
World," The body of an Egyptian who was kidnapped in Iraq last month has been found in northern Iraq, Iraqi police said on Sunday."
Sports, Marquis Grissom hit a grand slam  homer and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a six run  deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9 7 in National  League play on Saturday.
World," The body of an Egyptian who was  kidnapped in Iraq last month has been found in northern Iraq,  Iraqi police said on Sunday."
Business,"Europeans are flocking to the United States to shop, drawn by a weak dollar that promises cheap holiday shopping excursions. But some say Massachusetts businesses are missing out because \$2 million earmarked for international tourism marketing is sitting untouched."
World,"Violence flared in Iraq on Saturday with a suicide car bomb attack in Kirkuk, a joint US-Iraqi offensive on Latifiya, and heavy clashes between US forces and insurgents in Tall Afar, leaving at least 42 dead."
World,"Hundreds of people marched in Katmandu on Sunday, waving banners urging religious tolerance in wake of riots over the killing of 12 Nepalese hostages by Iraqi insurgents."
World,"A toxic batch of home-brewed alcohol has killed 31 people in several towns in central Pakistan, police and hospital officials say."
Business,"President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry on Friday seized on a Labor Department report showing the US expanded payrolls by 144,000 and lowered the unemployment level to 5.4 percent "
Business,"Between 1997 and 2003, Conrad Black and his associates personally received in cash up to 92.5 percent of Hollinger #39;s entire adjusted net income -- much of it to keep the various Black households "
Sci/Tech,"Environmentalists, who have recognized the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea as a wildlife refuge, are pressing to preserve it."
Sci/Tech,A time-released medication used to prevent heartworm in millions of dogs was recalled after thousands of dogs suffered adverse reactions.
Sports,"The United States got goals from San Jose Earthquakes Brian Ching and Landon Donovan to in a 2-0 win over El Salvador in the semifinal round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup on Saturday in front of 25,266 fans at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass."
World,The first funerals for the victims of the Russian school siege are due to be held. Survivors of the atrocity are still recovering in hospitals in and around the town of Beslan.
World,Economic ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finally agreed to beef up their commitment to push ahead the program of 
World," Masked gunmen occupied the Palestinian governor's office in a southern Gaza Strip town on Sunday, demanding compensation for Israeli raids in a protest that added to signs of growing lawlessness."
World," The home minister has ruled out lifting an unpopular law giving the army widespread powers of arrest in the country's remote northeast, despite two months of bitter protests in Manipur."
World," Masked gunmen occupied the Palestinian  governor's office in a southern Gaza Strip town on Sunday,  demanding compensation for Israeli raids in a protest that  added to signs of growing lawlessness."
Business,"Federal regulators have subpoenaed Fidelity Investments and several brokerage firms that handle the stock-trading business for the mutual fund giant, seeking information about gifts and expensive perks Fidelity traders may have accepted from the brokerage firms, according to attorneys involved in the case."
Sci/Tech,"A   recent report  filed by the Associated Press contained a startling bit of information:      About 15 percent of the 4,800-plus delegates and alternates to the convention in New York are veterans, organizers said Monday. An additional 3 percent are active military personnel.      This report was   displayed prominently  on the Republican National  Committee's website, and   lauded gleefully  by the fine folks at Free Republic, among others    As it turns out though, it's actually not such a good thing to have active-duty military anywhere near a political convention - if you value your democracy.  In fact, up until just a few days before the convention, it was quite illegal for active-duty military even to attend.  And yet, there it was in black and white.  Active duty military members were not only attending, but participating as delegates in the RNC.  How could this happen?    "
Sports,"After spending most of the spring and fall preseason trying to stem talk of a quarterback controversy, LSU coach Nick Saban braced himself for questions about the Tigers #39; signal-callers Saturday night."
World,"The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan met today to try to find a lasting resolution to the dispute over Kashmir, the cause of two wars between the nuclear rivals."
World,"NASSAU, Bahamas, Sun. Sept. 5: At least two people are dead in the Bahamas and several others injured, victims of Hurricane Frances."
World," The European Union will after all attend a summit with key Asian states next month after resolving a row over military ruled Myanmar, while insisting it stands firm against Yangon."
World," Vanuatu's new government has told Australian Federal Police on assignment in the Pacific island nation to leave the country by September 15, officials in Canberra said."
World,Apple has been showing off in Paris what we can expect from the company in the coming months.
World," Hurricane Frances crashed ashore at Florida's east coast early Sunday with sustained wind of 105 mph and pelting rain, knocking out power to 2 million people and forcing Floridians to endure a frightening night amid roaring gales that shredded roofs and uprooted trees..."
Business," quot;No one around here cares about the customers, quot; the Northwest Airlines agent ruefully told me on the phone. My father-in-law had just died, and I was frantically trying to get two of our kids "
Sports,"Roger Federer, of Switzerland, returns to Fabrice Santoro, of France, at the US Open tennis tournament in New York on Saturday. NEW YORK - Maria Sharapovas drive to win another Grand Slam title got dashed "
Sports,"Brian Ching got another big goal, and the US men #39;s soccer team received the gift of jewelry. Ching, a former standout for the Seattle Sounders and Gonzaga, scored "
Sports,"The Red Sox lost for the first time in 11 games, falling to the Texas Rangers 8-6 yesterday and missing a chance to pull 1-1/2 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East."
Sports,"De La Salle High School lost 39-20 Bellevue (Wash.), ending the Spartans #39; record high school winning streak Saturday night in Seattle."
World,The United States said on Friday it is preparing a new UN resolution on Darfur and that US Secretary of State Colin Powell might address next week whether the violence in western Sudan constitutes genocide.
World,"All Asian political parties share the hope of further deepening their exchanges and cooperation in the 21st century, said Liu Yunshan, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Sunday."
Business,Consumers may notice their monthly bank statements are considerably lighter now that banks no longer have to return paper checks but instead can return digital images or substitute versions of the checks.
Business,"John Keeley, manager of the \$155 million Keeley Small Cap Value Fund, is generating above-average returns by buying shares of US companies that are emerging from bankruptcy or being restructured."
Sci/Tech,"AFTER a two-month delay, Apple has unveiled its new iMac desktop computer which integrates disk drives and processors into a flat display less than two inches (5cm) thick."
Sports,"The New York Yankees can #39;t even push a runner past first base lately, much less find a way to score. Sidney Ponson became the latest pitcher to stop the suddenly punchless "
Sports,"For 54 years, Labor Day weekend meant one thing to NASCAR: a trip to Darlington Raceway for the Southern 500. No more. A new tradition will begin today with the Pop Secret "
Sports,Defensive end Ryan Neills 31-yard interception return in the third quarter propelled Rutgers to a 19-14 victory over Michigan State Saturday in the season opener.
World,"  Palestinian gunmen seized the governor #39;s office in a southern city on Sunday, demanding aid for families left homeless by an Israeli military operation, witnesses said."
Sci/Tech, Anacubis Desktop 3.0 shows the BI potential of information visualization software.
Sci/Tech, LinuxWorld speakers say Linux is ready for you; be ready for it.
Sci/Tech," Strategic software acquisition should mark the beginning of a beautiful relationship. But in today's BI market, contract negotiations involve sorting through complex pricing options, maintenance fees, and more. Sage advice will help you become a smarter BI buyer."
Business,  Here's just what you need: another complication involving individual retirement accounts.
World, The death toll from Russia's school hostage crisis climbed to at least 394 as grieving relatives prepared to bury the first victims while others sifted through overwhelmed morgues for their lost loved ones.
Business,"From bank accounts and mortgages to credit cards and car loans, let the buyer beware: Financial fees are on the rise. And many are just waiting to blindside you."
Sci/Tech,"Some 70,000 Mac fans gathered at Apple Expo 2004 in Paris earlier this week for the largest exhibition of its kind in Europe. The event provided a showcase for just what kind of stylish technology "
Sci/Tech,"Tallahassee #39;s wireless digital canopy has covered the downtown area, including the state Capitol, for more than two years. It was expanded to include Tallahassee Regional Airport in February."
Sports,"Heeding the instructions of his manager, Orioles pitching coach Ray Miller walked the length of the dugout yesterday to find Sidney Ponson."
Sports,Passed up a chance to chat baseball with a couple of Yankees fans over a brew in a Pacific Beach pub in order to watch a softball game.
Sports,"Michigan State played a season opener Saturday on the road for the first time since 1994, when George Perles final season as coach started with a loss at Kansas."
Sports,"PASADENA - Progress is gauged differently around college football, and in the case of UCLA, it goes something like this: At no time during a season-opening loss to Oklahoma State yesterday did the Bruins call for a pass and run a reverse."
Sports," quot;My car worked so well, quot; Greg Biffle said after winning a duel with Mears to claim the Target House 300 for NASCAR #39;s Busch Series cars."
Sports," Barry Bonds reached another milestone on Saturday, but it didn #39;t wipe the frowns from the captains in their kayaks out in McCovey Cove."
World,"A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb yesterday outside a police academy in Kirkuk, a city in northern Iraq, as hundreds of trainees and civilians were leaving for the day, killing at least 20 people and wounding 36, authorities said."
World,State prosecutors from Equatorial Guinea have requested permission to question Mark Thatcher over his alleged involvement in coup attempt on President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.
World,"Iraq is exporting oil normally from the south through its Persian Gulf terminals after a pipeline was breached yesterday, the UK military and two shipping agents said."
Business,"The downtown Boston Filene's Basement store has quietly altered its 96-year-old ''world famous quot; automatic markdown policy, making consumers wait longer to snare the steepest discounts."
Business,"Has anyone in the labor movement lost more altitude than the unionized pilots at the nation's biggest airlines? Until recently, they had it all: great pay, great benefits, and a great lifestyle, thanks to work rules that required senior pilots to fly only about 40 hours per month. But like the heroes in a Greek tragedy, the pilots have tumbled ..."
Business,"When corporate America came looking for raises last year, Boston's largest mutual funds routinely turned them down, voting in hundreds of cases against lucrative stock and options packages for senior executives, according to proxy-vote data released last week for the first time."
Business,  Several players said yesterday they were thrilled to hear that the Deutsche Bank Championship has committed for two more years at TPC Boston.
Business,"It's a benefit to the investors (and, by the way, to the companies seeking venture capital) to have VC Fund performance out in the open (''State discloses venture results, quot; Aug. 25)."
Business,It's been a year since New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer fired the shot heard 'round the mutual fund world.
Business,hop mogul Russell Simmons rolled into town this summer with a mission: Get people to the voting booths and banking to the people.
Business,"Its oval promotional stickers, colorless and lowercase, are still everywhere, on parking meters, street signs, and lampposts."
Business,"With \$3.9 million in new capital, First National Bank of Ipswich is pushing farther into New Hampshire and may add an investment arm to the \$330 million-asset community bank. And with a new ticker symbol of FIWC, First National is now publicly traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board."
Sports,"Searching for scapegoats? Try horrormeister Stephen King, who tossed a ceremonial first pitch."
Sports,"It didn't take anything so drastic as driving a stake through Manny Ramirez's heart, but to the Texas Rangers, who brought an end to the Red Sox' 10-game winning streak here, it almost felt like that's what was needed to put the Sox in the loss column.  quot;Especially in Boston, quot; said Doug Brocail, the Rangers' 37-year-old reliever who has pulled ..."
Sports,"Manny Ramirez said in the spring that he'd love to win a Most Valuable Player award, but he knows better than to pin his hopes on it, regardless of how well he plays."
Sports,"For the second straight game, the Rangers used a lefthanded reliever against Mark Bellhorn even though the switch-hitting second baseman has fared better against lefthanders (.313) than righthanders (.244). Texas opted to try protecting an 8-1 lead by sending out lefthander Ron Mahay yesterday against Bellhorn. Lefthanded hitters were batting .202 against Mahay and righthanders .238. So it was that ..."
Sports,"Their beacons of hope are Kevin Youkilis , Casey Fossum , and Shea Hillenbrand , prospects who once walked in their spikes and made it to the bigs. Nearly 200 Red Sox farmhands from the Dominican Summer League to Triple A Pawtucket yesterday were close to packing their equipment bags and heading home for the winter after spending the season ..."
Sports,"five years ago this Tuesday, a brash startup cable channel with a strange name began broadcasting. Its goal: Provide sports programming 24 hours a day. The concept behind ESPN was solid, but the execution was shaky in those early days of bouncing a signal off a satellite from a half built building in a muddy field in then rural Bristol, Conn. Today, ..."
Sports,"The top half of the first inning passed with deceptive speed and ease. Three minutes. Eight pitches. It was quick and efficient even by Tim Wakefield standards. But as with all things pertaining to the knuckleball, fortunes also change in a hurry; some might say they rise and fall with the wind. So, without any warning, an auspicious start quickly ..."
Sports,"Olympic wrestling silver medalist Sara McMann has been charged with careless driving causing death following a crash that killed her boyfriend, the Colorado State Patrol said yesterday. Steven Blackford , 28, a three-time NCAA All-American wrestler at Arizona State, died Friday when the Jeep they were in rolled off the shoulder of Interstate 76 in northeastern Colorado. McMann, 23, of ..."
Sports,BASEBALL Anaheim (AL): Activated P Jarrod Washburn from the 15-day DL. Arizona (NL): Recalled OF Doug DeVore from Tucson (PCL).
Sports,"Jim Edmonds hit his 300th career home run, Jason Marquis won his 11th straight decision, and the Cardinals won their eighth in a row, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, last night in St. Louis."
Sports,"The San Diego Padres retired former All-Star outfielder Tony Gwynn's jersey No. 19. Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina is 0-5 since beating the Mets, 11-6, June 27, including 0-3 since coming off the disabled list."
Sports,"He's a kicker, for crying out loud. So why is Adam Vinatieri so popular? Kickers, after all, are supposed to be outcasts with small facemasks and funny shoes, guys with too many consonants in their last names who trot facelessly on and off the field between the real action."
Sports,"The Patriots start preparation for Thursday's season opener today, treating practice as they would a Wednesday session during a week leading up to a Sunday game. Led by head coach Bill Belichick , they move on to the regular season with little reflection of the five weeks of training camp."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins have filed a grievance against Ricky Williams , asking an arbitrator to uphold the team's contractual right to recover \$8.6 million paid to the recently retired running back in signing bonus and incentives, the Miami Herald reported on its website yesterday."
Sports,"  San Jose Earthquakes coach Dominic Kinnear had just finished watching as two of his players, Brian Ching and Landon Donovan, scored for the United States in a 2 0 win over El Salvador in a World Cup qualifying match yesterday."
Sports,"  Maybe the US Soccer folks have been going about this all wrong. Maybe they should cut a deal with The Shopping Channel people for bulk jewelry and spread it around to their playmates from Mexico, Costa Rica, and Honduras. What easier, cheaper way to get to the World Cup?"
Sports,"  Chris Brown, who helped launch the Revolution's rally late last season with key goals, might have spoiled the Revolution's chances this season, providing a 48th minute header for the San Jose Earthquakes in a 1 0 victory last night at Gillette Stadium."
Sports,"Back in the fall of 1994, National Hockey League training camps opened on time, only to close down when the owners and the Players Association failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement. Ultimately, the season was shortened to 48 games. Back then, there was a different kind of unease, as well as a lack of experience with -- and preparedness ..."
Sports,"Stonehill rolled up 349 yards of total offense in a 23-6 Northeast-10 Conference victory over Assumption yesterday in Easton, snapping a seven-game winless streak dating to last season and winning its first season opener in seven years."
Sports,"  Freshman Chad Henne threw for two touchdowns in a surprising start for Michigan, helping the eighth ranked Wolverines to a 43 10 victory over Miami of Ohio yesterday that ended the nation's longest winning streak."
Sports,"AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- J.J. Arrington ran for 181 yards and three touchdowns, and Aaron Rodgers threw for 208 yards and a TD to help No. 13 California pull away from Air Force in a 56-14 victory yesterday. The Bears had touchdowns on their first three possessions and put the game away with five more scores in the second ..."
Sports,"Joining the ranks of collegiate varsity football last year was like starting from scratch for Endicott College coach J.B. Wells and his staff. With so many talented yet inexperienced players forced to play key roles for the second-year program, which had just moved up from the subvarsity level, Wells and his staff were forced to do a lot of teaching."
Sports,"  Niel Loebig threw for four touchdowns as Duquesne beat Holy Cross, 31 7, yesterday in the season opener for both teams."
Sports,"  Lydell Ross rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown, and No. 9 Ohio State's defenders stymied Cincinnati in a 27 6 win yesterday.Justin Zwick, seeing his first substantial playing time at quarterback for the Buckeyes, threw two interceptions and had four fumbles in a rough outing. He completed 14 of 26 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. ..."
Sports,"  Cedric Benson ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 7 Texas revved up its punishing rushing attack and overwhelmed North Texas, 65 0, last night."
Sports,"  Wali Lundy ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns, and Alvin Pearman returned a punt 70 yards for a score to lead No. 16 Virginia to a 44 14 win over Temple yesterday."
Sports,"ATHENS, Ga. -- Danny Ware rushed for 135 yards and three touchdown in his college debut, leading No. 3 Georgia to a 48-28 victory over Division 1-AA Georgia Southern yesterday."
Sports,"  It will be different in November, when he makes the 90 mile journey east back to Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tougher, too. More difficult to control the emotions that he has kept in check for so long, since last December when opportunity and availability finally converged, making him a historic figure."
Sports,"BROOKLINE -- By halftime, with a 41-0 lead over Cheyney University, the only question that remained for Northeastern was whether the final score of this year's season opener at Parsons Field would exceed last year's 78-6 shellacking of Stonehill."
Sports,"MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Darren Sproles ran for 221 yards and a touchdown on 42 carries, leading No. 12 Kansas State to a season-opening 27-13 victory over Division 1-AA Western Kentucky last night."
Sports,"  Bryan Cupito was 10 of 12 for 279 yards and a touchdown in his first start, and No. 25 Minnesota's running backs picked up where they left off last season in a 63 21 rout of Toledo last night."
Sports,  Louisiana State can thank an Oregon State kicker who could not make extra points for its season opening victory.
Sports,"  John Stocco threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in his first start for No. 21 Wisconsin, which routed Central Florida, 34 6, yesterday."
Sports,"IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Drew Tate threw two touchdown passes in his first start and No. 19 Iowa turned in a dominating defensive performance to blast Kent State, 39-7, in its season opener yesterday."
Sports,"  Jason White was 21 of 31 for 238 yards and three touchdowns and No. 2 Oklahoma ended its first two game losing streak since 1999 with a 40 24 victory over Bowling Green in its opener yesterday.Kejuan Jones rushed for a career high 148 yards to lead Oklahoma. Adrian Peterson, the Sooners' top rated high school recruit, flashed brilliance with a ..."
Sports,"Colorado transfer Craig Ochs passed for 217 yards and three touchdowns yesterday to lead Montana to a 27-20 victory over Maine in the opener for both teams in Missoula, Mont."
Sports,"CLEMSON, S.C. -- Charlie Whitehurst threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Browning in the second overtime, which lifted No. 15 Clemson to a 37-30 victory over Wake Forest yesterday."
Sports,"Nine Saturdays ago, the answer was Maria Sharapova, the 6-foot Siberian who made the opposition at Wimbledon seem like seven female dwarfs."
Sports,"Sidney Ponson pitched a two-hitter for his fourth career shutout, and Rafael Palmeiro hit one of the Baltimore Orioles #39; three homers yesterday in a 7-0 victory in New York over the suddenly punchless Yankees."
Sports,Tyrell Dortch #39;s homecoming will be triumphant regardless of how Michigan State #39;s season-opener against Rutgers turns out. There was a time in 2001 when doctors claimed a major victory on 
Sports,"Mark Hurlbert, the prosecutor who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars preparing a case against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant before dismissing it, may pay dearly for his decision at the polls in November."
Sports,"  There was a warm twilight some 10 hours after the golf had begun, and after a day filled with birdies, eagles, and red numbers, it had come down to this: David Duval standing over a 2 1/2 foot putt to make the cut, while in the fairway some 200 yards away, Vijay Singh waited anxiously for a chance to ..."
World,"KHARTOUM, Sept 4 (AFP) -- Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir declared that he was committed to resolving the crisis in the troubled western Darfur region amid international criticism that his government was not doing enough to stop what the UN has "
World,"Saboteurs blew up an oil pipeline in southern Iraq early today in the latest attack targeting the countrys crucial oil industry, police and oil officials said."
Sports,"  Had the numbers shaken out a bit differently, spectators at today's third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship would have had some color with their morning coffee."
Sports,"Cristie Kerr shot her second straight 9-under-par 63 yesterday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the State Farm Classic in Springfield, Ill."
Sci/Tech,BBC correspondent David Shukman meets the scientists who are drilling into California's San Andreas fault.
Business, The chairman of the world #39;s largest automaker says whoever wins the US presidential race must work across party lines to solve the nation #39;s health care crisis.
World, French leaders began high level meetings on Sunday on the fate of two French hostages in Iraq after Foreign Minister Michel Barnier returned to Paris empty handed from a Middle East rescue mission.
Business," Southeast Asian nations, Australia and  New Zealand hope to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) by  2007 after beginning formal negotiations next year, Australian  Trade Minister Mark Vaile said on Sunday."
World, The sound of weeping mothers who  lost their children in the bloody end to Russia's school siege  drifted out of the houses of Beslan on Sunday as relatives  prepared to bury the first of 333 people killed.
World,Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot tries to defuse a row over a EU statement on Russia's handling of the hostage crisis.
World,A teenager dies from a suspected drugs overdose after apparently making a suicide pact with her best friend.
World,"  Hundreds of children, their parents, and teachers died in the bloody culmination of a 52 hour siege that began when heavily armed Muslim guerrillas stormed their school Wednesday and ended in hours of battle with Russian troops Friday."
World,"  Iraqi militants threatened to behead a Turkish truck driver if his company and the Kuwaiti contractor it works for did not stop their operations in Iraq within 48 hours, according to a videotape aired on Arab television yesterday."
World,"  For centuries, this city has been the citadel where Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest religions, has persevered in the face of overwhelming odds."
World,"  Nuclear rivals India and Pakistan agreed yesterday to widen their peace dialogue in talks that focused on eight festering issues, including the decades old dispute over the Himalayan region of Kashmir."
World,"KUNSAN, South Korea -- The clerk in the police station gives a quizzical look to the young woman in the short green sundress. She has Korean features, but something about her manner and the sweep of her ponytail is distinctly American."
World,"Syria said yesterday it would deepen ties with Lebanon, despite a UN Security Council resolution warning against outside interference there. The resolution aimed -- in vain -- to head off a vote in Lebanon's parliament to extend the term of the Syrian-backed president, Emile Lahoud, for three years after his current six-year term expires. Many council members regarded the extension ..."
Sci/Tech,"Newbury Networks #39; wardrive found thousands of unsecured access points around Madison Square Garden, even though the GOP had declared its convention a Wi-Fi free zone."
Sports,European champions Greece were given a sharp reminder of the fleeting nature of success in football when they were humbled 2-1 by Albania on Saturday in a World Cup qualifier.
Sci/Tech,"A chimp-sized human ancestor walked upright 6 million years ago, far earlier than anyone had been able to show before, researchers reported on Thursday."
Sports,"The Red Sox lost for the first time in 11 games, falling to the Texas Rangers, 8-6, yesterday and missing a chance to pull within 1 1/2 games of the Yankees in the AL East."
Sports,"You know it #39;s bad when the heaviest hitter on the team in terms of doing damage these past two days turns out to be Kevin Brown, who took the prevailing new theme around Yankee Stadium -  quot;when the goin #39; gets tough, the tough get goin #39;  quot; - just a little "
World, Pope John Paul II traveled to a hilltop shrine near the Adriatic Sea Sunday to celebrate an open air Mass attended by tens of thousands of pilgrims.
Sports,"Dan Cotrone of Hanover, the all-New England Prep All-American heavyweight wrestler at the Tilton School in New Hampshire last year, is now attending the University of Oklahoma and vying for a spot on the Sooners's varsity wrestling team."
Sports,"BENSALEM, Pa. -- This was supposed to be a salute to Smarty Jones, a run on his home track before a rapturous crowd at Philadelphia Park."
Business," Japan's Nikkei share average fell for a  second straight session on Tuesday, closing 0.99 percent lower  after the dollar's retreat below 103 yen put pressure on  exporters such as Sony Corp."
World,"THERE ARE occasions when symbolic gestures in the realm of diplomacy are worth making, and the UN Security Council resolution that Washington and Paris sponsored Thursday to denounce Syria #39;s flagrant manipulation of Lebanese politics was one of those "
World, South Korean President Roh Moo hyun said on Sunday he expected only slow progress in the six nation talks to end Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions but retained hopes for a diplomatic resolution.
World," Two people were killed and seven injured in a bomb blast near a military compound on the outskirts of Bangladesh's northeastern city of Sylhet, police said."
World, Signs of discord emerged between  India and Pakistan as foreign ministers from the nuclear armed  rivals met on Sunday to review and advance a peace process that  has faltered recently over Kashmir.
World," High winds and heavy rain lashed Japan's  southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Sunday, swamping  buildings and stranding holidaymakers, as the third powerful  typhoon in three weeks neared the country's coast."
Sports,Relieved in more ways than one is how a Calgary woman drawn into Kobe Bryant #39;s legal troubles is feeling now the criminal case is closed.
World,"A suicide attacker yesterday detonated a car bomb outside an Iraqi police academy, killing 20 people and wounding 36 in the latest attack designed to thwart US-backed efforts "
World," Hurricane Frances smothered eastern Florida on Sunday with drenching rains and fierce winds that ripped away roofs, trees and boat moorings and cut power to 1.3 million homes and businesses."
World," The body of an Egyptian was found on a road north of the Iraqi town of Tikrit, police and medical sources said."
Business,"One, an 80-page tract from the conservative Employment Policy Foundation, paints a Horatio Alger portrait of a nation becoming more competitive globally, thanks in part to small-business growth and a surge in self-employment."
Sci/Tech,"For about \$10 million, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Sci/Tech,"While Oracle Corp. awaits a judge #39;s decision on whether it can continue in its quest to acquire PeopleSoft Inc., the company faced a setback in an unrelated case."
Sports,"AUSTRALIA captain Ricky Ponting says the form of Michael Kasprowicz has left the world champions with a problem to solve ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which gets underway in England this week."
Sports,"London, Sept. 4 (NNN): Master-blaster Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was finally ruled out of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy starting here on September 10."
Sports,"One man has died and seven have been injured in clashes between Greek and Albanian fans in Greece following the World Cup qualifier game played between the two countries in Tirana, police say."
World,"A large and powerful typhoon that brought heavy rains and strong winds to Okinawa #39;s main island and Amami Islands Sunday is likely to hit Kyushu Tuesday, the Meteorological Agency said."
World,"Two people were killed and 10 wounded in a bomb blast in Bangladesh #39;s northeastern Sylhet town on Sunday, police said. They said the blast occurred outside a cinema hall in the town, 219 miles from Dhaka."
Business,"Most experts expect mid-cap #39; #39; stocks, or stocks issued by medium-size companies, to perform well as our economy expands."
Sports,"When you #39;re from Boston, you get used to knowing everything about everything, especially sports. It #39;s as simple as that. When the hometown is "
World,"A CAR bomb exploded outside an air base used by US forces near Dijiel, about 40km north of Baghdad, the US military and police said."
World,Pope John Paul II traveled to a hilltop shrine near the Adriatic Sea Sunday to celebrate an open-air Mass attended by tens of thousands of pilgrims.
Sports,"Defending champion Andy Roddick kept the home flag flying at the US Open on Friday, but it was a bad day for his compatriots as only two American men reached the "
Sports,"Japan #39;s Makoto Tamada powered into pole position for Sunday #39;s Portuguese Grand Prix, setting a lap record just before the end of qualifying on Saturday."
Sports,"Unranked and 18-point underdogs, Oregon State came into Death Valley and nearly shocked the nation Saturday night. After a 47-minute weather delay, the Beavers outplayed fourth-ranked "
World,"A frail Pope John Paul II traveled to a hilltop shrine near the Adriatic Sea on Sunday, putting three more Catholics on the road to sainthood during an open-air Mass attended by some 200,000 pilgrims."
Business,"or decades, an airline job was a coveted plum. Good pay, generous benefits, strong unions and the glamour of air travel made pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and even baggage handlers the envy of their neighbors."
Business," An extra 3 million barrels per day (bpd) of production capacity worldwide is needed to avoid another year of blistering oil prices, International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Claude Mandil warned on Sunday."
Business," Southeast Asian nations, Australia and"
Business," Data to be released this week are expected to confirm that the eurozone's economic recovery is fueled by strong export demand, not consumption or investment, and that Britain's industrial sector is gaining steam, analysts said."
World," Hong Kong's scandal rocked  pro democracy camp joined hands on Sunday to stage a public  rally ahead of crucial legislative elections next weekend, the  biggest test of public mood since district elections in  November."
World,"An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 shakes western Japan, reportedly making tall buildings sway in Tokyo."
World,Police wait to speak to a seriously ill teenager whose friend died after the girls made an apparent suicide pact.
World," A car bomb exploded outside an air base used by U.S. forces near Dijiel, about 25 miles north of Baghdad, the U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"  About this time last year, I wrote a column following up on some pieces I'd written earlier to see what if anything new had happened to those topics. The reaction I heard afterwards convinced me that revisiting old news was a worthwhile exercise -- in general, it's too easy for tech reporters to lose sight of how a product works over time in the real world, as opposed to a brief trial in a reviewer's hands."
Sci/Tech,"  As the Internet turned 35 last week, Web speed-demons claimed a new record for how fast data can be transmitted over computer networks, announcing they had sent the equivalent of a big fat DVD movie file from Switzerland to California in a few seconds."
Sci/Tech," Thanks to such free mapping sites as MapQuest and Yahoo Maps, it's been a while since road warriors have had to sketch out a route with a yellow highlighter, guessing which shortcuts to take or avoid. Instead, they can just type in start and destination addresses and print out crisply labeled, turn-by-turn directions, with the only cost being some printer ink."
Sci/Tech," Maybe you were out of town last week, or maybe you just weren't paying attention. That's OK. Here's a quick rundown of what you missed, culled from reports by our staff and wire services."
World, The sound of weeping mothers who  lost their sons and daughters in Russia's school siege drifted  out of the homes of Beslan on Sunday as the first burials were  held for some of the 338 people killed.
World, Signs of discord emerged between  India and Pakistan as foreign ministers from the nuclear armed  rivals met on Sunday to review and advance a peace process that  has faltered recently over Kashmir.
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. INFANTA, Quezon, Philippines -- Severina Espedero has nothing but the clothes she is wearing."
World,"VENICE, Italy - Unlike legions of other Hollywood stars, hipster heartthrob Johnny Depp says he actually enjoys aging. The boyish-looking Depp - who plays the author of ""Peter Pan"" in his latest picture ""Finding Neverland"" - was asked if the children's character famed for never growing old made him wish for the same power..."
World," Wails of mourning echoed through the streets of this southern Russian town on Sunday, and the region's top police officer reportedly resigned in the wake of the school hostage taking that left more than 380 people dead   nearly half of them children.    A shaken President Vladimir Putin went on national television Saturday to make a rare and candid admission of Russian weakness in the face of an ""all out war"" by terrorists..."
World," Hurricane Frances weakened slightly but pounded Florida relentlessly with high wind and heavy rain Sunday after it smashed across the state's east coast, knocking out power to 2 million people and forcing residents to withstand a prolonged lashing that shredded roofs and uprooted trees..."
Business,"The business sentiment index in the domestic economy has finally showed a mild upturn in the last four months. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) reported Sunday that,  quot;According to a survey conducted "
Sci/Tech,"DIGITAL Bridges, the mobile phone games company, has acquisitions in its sights after signing an exclusive deal with the worlds biggest computer game publisher."
Sports,India won the toss and elected to bat first in the third one-day international against England in the NatWest Trophy at Lord #39;s today.
Sports,"Dale Rogers completed 85.7 percent of his passes, committed no turnovers and was the team #39;s leading rusher. Yet the Spartans still lost by 40 to Stanford."
Sports,"After toying with Division 1-AA Georgia Southern, the Georgia Bulldogs football team broke open the game with a 28-point third quarter, defeating the Eagles 48-28 in the season opener for both teams Saturday afternoon at Sanford Stadium."
World,Malaysian rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in the southern German city of Munich for medical treatment. He arrived at a clinic in Munich under bright blue skies on Sunday 
Business,"For decades, an airline job was a coveted plum. Good pay, generous benefits, strong unions and the glamor of air travel made pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and even baggage handlers the envy of their neighbors."
Business," OPEC should reaffirm its willingness to increase oil production when it meets next month and give a clear commitment to boosting production capacity, the head of the International "
Sports,"Stanford, Calif.----Stanford took advantage of some size mismatches in the first half and then scored touchdowns on its first three second-half possessions en route to a 43-3 victory over San Jose State in the season-opening football game for both teams."
Sports,"Former England coach Clive Woodward has apologised for his stinging comments about owners, directors and coaches at some English clubs."
World,Mourners were preparing on Sunday for the first funerals of more than 330 hostages killed in Russia #39;s school hostage siege as a top local official reportedly resigned over the crisis.
World, A leading radical Iraqi cleric issued a fatwa (Islamic decree) demanding the immediate release of two French reporters held hostage for more than two weeks.
Business,"Hurricane Frances could cause between \$2bn and \$10bn in insured losses in the US, experts predict as the storm pummels Florida."
Sports,Tony Blair says the completion of Wembley will boost London's hopes of staging the 2012 Olympics.
Sci/Tech,The Sunday Mail leads with the news that the official death toll from the Russian school siege in Beslan has risen to 348. The Sunday Post claims the figure could reach 400 and reports on Vladimir Putin #39;s 
Sports,and then dedicated his feat to the memory of his late father. Keane scored the third goal in Ireland #39;s 3-0 victory over Cyprus as manager Brian 
World,"BAGHDAD, Sept 5 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - The US-allied Iraqi government has extended the closure of Al-Jazeera offices in Iraq indefinitely, not only provoking the outrage of the Qatar-based network and media watchdogs, but also casting deep "
World,"Pope John Paul prayed for the victims of the  quot;inhumane violence quot; of Russia #39;s Beslan school tragedy as he said Mass on Sunday before 200,000 people in central Italy."
World,"Two people were killed and 10 wounded in a bomb blast in northeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, in the latest of a series of attacks that have killed at least 107 people in the country since 2000, police said."
World,"Actors Al Pacino, Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp attend the Venice Film Festival despite protests."
Sci/Tech,"In a move as predictable as the sun rising in the east, AMD drew a PR bead on Intel last week and managed to get a small bottle of ink spilled over how it had showed off a dual-core x86 90nm Opteron at its facilities in Austin, Texas on Tuesday."
Business,"Cazenove Group Plc, Britain #39;s oldest independent stockbroker, will hold its annual shareholder meeting Tuesday after the Financial Times reported it #39;s weighing offers from two US banks."
Sports,Maria Sharapova suffered a harsh introduction Saturday to the expectations that will stalk her for the rest of her career. After a third-round loss at the US 
Sports,England #39;s World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a miserable start yesterday when it squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in Group Six.
Sports,The first week of the US Open concludes on Sunday with Andy Roddick and Serena Williams the star attractions at Flushing Meadows. While many New Yorkers head out 
Sports,"The longest winning streak in high school football history came to a crushing end late Saturday night. De La Salle High School, which had fashioned 12 consecutive undefeated "
World,"A Turkish company said Sunday it was withdrawing from Iraq a day after Iraqi militants threatened to behead its employee unless it ceased operations in the country, the Anatolia news agency reported."
World," Iraq could splinter into civil war and destabilize the whole region if the interim government, U.S. forces and United Nations fail to hold the ring among factions struggling for power, according to a British thinktank."
Sci/Tech,The talk in the computer world seems to be whether or not to get Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Service Pack 2. Both sides of the argument offer pros and cons as to whether or not computer users should proceed with this upgrade.
Sci/Tech,"JUST HOW MANY times can you  #39;soft launch #39; a product? Well, Orange has already launched Talk Now - its Push-to-Talk (PTT) service -wice this year."
Sci/Tech,"Honda Motor Co., with software help from IBM, is preparing to introduce an improved speech-recognition system as standard equipment on the 2005 Acura RL sedan."
Sci/Tech,Are extraterrestrials attempting to contact earth? The thought that ET may be sending out radio signals from somewhere in outer space is creating a buzz and astronomers involved in the search for extraterrestrial 
Sci/Tech,Red Hat Inc. hired a new chief financial officer as it tries to bolster its sagging stock price and expand into new foreign markets.
Sci/Tech,"Gaming giant Electronic Arts will boost production of video games for mobile phones over the next nine months, bringing top-selling franchises  quot;Fifa Football quot; and  quot;The Sims quot; to handsets, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Ever since 1960, when a Cornell University astronomer named Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at a pair of nearby stars on the chance that he might hear a  quot;howdy quot; from extraterrestrial beings, astronomers have persevered in the notion that "
Sports,European Ryder Cup player Luke Donald shot a 5-under-par 66 Sunday to win the European Masters by five strokes for his second European tour victory.
Sports,Indian great Sunil Gavaskar says Sachin Tendulkar #39;s injury-enforced absence cannot excuse the side #39;s poor batting performances in England.
Sports,"Italy #39;s Valentino Rossi, riding a Yamaha, won the Portuguese MotoGP race for the fourth year in a row to close on the world championship crown."
Sports,England and France opened their 2006 World Cup campaigns with frustrating draws while European champion Greece crashed back to earth with an embarrassing defeat in Albania.
Sports," The Yankees will try to get back on the winning track this afternoon, when they try to avoid a three game sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium."
Sports,MUCH of the New York mentality these days is governed by what is said on late-night television talk shows. So when one particular inquisitor asked Maria Sharapova to explain how she was able to dismantle such 
World,"Iraqi forces Sunday captured Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein #39;s ousted dictatorship, Iraq #39;s top information official told The Associated Press."
World,"BESLAN, Russia Sept. 5, 2004 - Wails of mourning echoed through the streets of this southern Russian town on Sunday, and the region #39;s top police officer reportedly resigned in the wake of the school hostage "
World,"More than 3,000 people have been displaced since the end of August by violence in an area of North Darfur state in the troubled western region of Sudan, a United Nations report said on Sunday."
World,"A second strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the open-ended Richter scale hit western Japan on Sunday evening, just hours after the region was rocked by a similarly intense quake, public broadcaster NHK said."
World,"Business feared the Labor Party in government because of its links with unions, Harvey Norman chief executive Gerry Harvey said. But Mr Harvey also said that having the Coalition or Labor in government made little difference to the economy."
World,"Two people were killed and 10 wounded in a bomb blast in northeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, in the latest of a series of attacks that have killed more than 100 people in the past four years, police said."
Business,"SHARES are set for a bumpy ride after Wall Street lost ground on the weekend, derailed by weak US jobs data and a poor prognosis from Intel which sparked worries for the health of the tech sector."
Business,"The board of HBOS is due to decide this week whether to bid against Spanish bank Santander for local rival Abbey National, newspapers say, but HBOS declined to comment."
Business,"Tucked against a dry San Jose hillside, Calpine Corp. #39;s next power plant is a \$500 million leap of faith. Workers swarm through the plant #39;s five-story metal skeleton, the shriek of power tools piercing the air, as they work for completion next spring."
Sci/Tech,Both HP and Sun claimed they were the worldwide leader in storage systems. Sun Microsystems announced that its Network Storage division took the leading position in UNIX disk storage systems factory revenue 
Sports,"The flushed toilet turned the already hot water into a scalding stream from the shower nozzle. Kevin Brown bellowed, then stormed out of the stall, picked up a baseball "
World,"The trial of ousted Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and his cronies, including number two Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri whose arrest was announced on Sunday, will begin before elections due in January, an Iraqi minister said."
Sci/Tech,"Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, or SMIC, has established a 12-inch chip production line in Beijing, the first of its kind on the Chinese mainland."
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 02, 2004. Forget finding an Internet cafe. For less than what it costs to build a small library, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Petter Solberg claimed a comfortable victory on Rally Japan, keeping his WRC championship hopes alive, and giving a home-soil victory to the Subaru team."
Sports,US college football #39;s fourth-ranked Louisiana State University Tigers eked out a 22-21 overtime victory over the unranked Oregon State Beavers late Saturday on the first full day of action.
Business,"or whatever amount for which it is written. Under the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, commonly known "
Business," Mergers and acquisitions have played an enormous role in the U.S. economy during the past several decades, but sometimes the results have been bad for consumers.  Similarly, consolidation in the mutual fund business has sometimes hurt fund investors."
Business," When businesses consider their assets, they may look at obvious things like products, buildings, equipment, patents, even valued employees. But the company's history?"
Sports," Greek and Albanian soccer fans fought across the country, and Athens police fired tear gas to disperse crowds following a loss by European champion Greece in a World Cup qualifier."
Sci/Tech, AG Interactive and Univision Communications launched Univision Movil Sept. 1. The new brand provides bilingual wireless downloads.
Business," Federal Reserve Chairman Alan  Greenspan's testimony on Capitol Hill midweek will be the main  draw for global financial markets this week in the absence of  significant data either side of the Atlantic, analysts said."
Business," Mergers and acquisitions have  played an enormous role in the U.S. economy during the past  several decades, but sometimes the results have been bad for  consumers.  Similarly, consolidation in the mutual fund  business has sometimes hurt fund investors."
Sports, The first week of the U.S. Open  concludes Sunday with Andy Roddick and Serena Williams the star  attractions at Flushing Meadows.
Business," When businesses consider their  assets, they may look at obvious things like products,  buildings, equipment, patents, even valued employees. But the  company's history?"
Sci/Tech," In the shadow of colossal pyramids left by a great Mexican civilization, a Wal Mart rises, and some locals have gone to court to overturn its approval."
Business," Southeast Asian nations, Australia and  New Zealand hope to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) by  2007 after beginning formal negotiations next year, government  ministers said on Sunday."
Sports,Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning isn #39;t staging a one-man assault on Dan Marino #39;s single-season touchdown record.
Sports," Baton Rouge, La. (Sports Network) - Redshirt freshman  kicker Alexis Serna's third missed extra point of the game in  overtime allowed the fourth-ranked LSU Tigers to escape with a  22-21 victory over Oregon State."
Sports," Athens, Ga. (Sports Network) - Danny Ware rushed for 135  yards and three touchdowns in his collegiate debut, as No. 3  Georgia held off Division I-AA Georgia Southern, 48-28, in the  season opener for both schools at Sanford Stadium."
Sci/Tech,SACRAMENTO BEE. NINTENDO has been on top of the handheld gaming market for 15 years. Its various Game Boy machines have sold more than 100 million units since the first model.
World," An earthquake measuring about 7.3 on the  Richter scale shook western Japan on Sunday, the second strong  quake to hit a area in five hours, and evacuations were ordered  due to approaching tsunamis, broadcaster NHK reported."
Business,"The Italian state must give up its majority stake in troubled Alitalia when the airline sells new shares, the EU warns."
World," South Africa has canceled a  meeting with prosecutors from Equatorial Guinea who had hoped  to interview Mark Thatcher on his suspected links to a coup  plot in the oil rich country, officials said on Sunday."
World," More than 3,000 people have been  displaced since the end of August by violence in an area of  North Darfur state in the troubled western region of Sudan, a  United Nations report said on Sunday."
World,"Three Saudi security staff are killed while chasing suspected militants, state television says."
World,"Voting is under way in the German state of Saarland, with polls predicting another  defeat for the Social Democrats."
World,"  Sudan does not object to the deployment of more foreign cease fire monitors and troops to the troubled Darfur region, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said yesterday."
World,"In Iraq, the list of places from which American soldiers have either withdrawn or decided to visit only rarely is growing."
World," The United States and its allies have moved closer to capturing Osama bin Laden in the last two months, a top U.S. counterterrorism official said in a television interview broadcast..."
World," Hurricane Frances pounded Florida with high wind and heavy rain Sunday after it smashed across the state's east coast, knocking out power to 4 million people, shredding roofs and uprooting trees..."
World," An Iraqi militant group appealed Sunday to an influential Sunni Muslim organization for an edict on whether the kidnapping of foreigners who work for occupation forces is acceptable under Islam.    The appeal came as a Turkish transportation company, Renay International, announced it would withdraw from Iraq a day after Iraqi militants threatened to behead one of its employees   the latest company to meet kidnappers' demands to go..."
World," Hurricane Frances pounded Florida with high wind and heavy rain Sunday after it smashed across the state's east coast, knocking out power to 4 million people and forcing residents to withstand a prolonged lashing that shredded roofs and uprooted trees..."
World," Wall Street professionals know to keep their expectations in check in September, historically the worst month of the year for stocks. As summertime draws to a close, money managers are getting back to business, cleaning house, and often sending the market lower in the process..."
World,"Iraqi and U.S. forces arrested a man believed to be the most-wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the run in a bloody raid on Sunday in which 70 of his supporters were killed and 80 captured, the government said."
World,"Close to 350 die, half of them children, after Chechen rebels take an entire school hostage. What the siege means for Russia"
Business,A moderate rise in August payrolls sealed expectations on Friday that the Federal Reserve will continue its rate-hike campaign in September without a pause.
Sports,Britain #39;s Luke Donald repaid Bernhard Langer faith in him by winning the European Masters on Sunday the week after the European Ryder Cup captain handed him a wild-card.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 02, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - In an effort to encourage hardware vendors to build components for the blade platform they co-developed, Intel Corp."
Sports,Valentino Rossi moved a step nearer his fourth world championship title with a dominant victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril today.
Sports,"LEON, Spain -- The all-conquering US Postal squad left arch-rival T-Mobile trailing to win the opening team time trial stage of the Tour of Spain (La Vuelta) cycle race on Saturday."
World,Shrieking winds and angry sheets of rain thrashed Florida's coast as Hurricane Frances hit land early this morning and was making its way slowly across the state.
Sci/Tech,"Orange announced the commercial availability of Talk Now, Europes first advanced Push-To-Talk service. Over the last nine months, Orange has engaged in customer trials across Europe to develop and refine "
World,"Two employers of a Turkish truck driver taken hostage in Iraq have agreed to pull out of the country following a threat by his captors to behead him, media sources report."
Business,"The information technology (IT) sector is expected to set the tone of the Korean stock market in the near term after Intel, the worlds largest semiconductor maker, slashed its third-quarter sales forecast last Thursday."
Sports,Italy #39;s Valentino Rossi won the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday for the fourth year in a row after snatching the lead on the first lap.
Sports,"Martin Brodeur made 27 saves, and Brad Richards, Kris Draper and Joe Sakic scored goals to help Canada beat Russia 3-1 last night in the World Cup of Hockey, giving the Canadians a 3-0 record in round-robin play."
World,and a half million people have been told to get out of the way of hurricane Frances. #39; #39;. The storm is aiming at a 480 kilometre stretch of Florida #39;s Atlantic coast.
Sci/Tech," For back to school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics. With camera cell phones and the Apple iPod music player topping student wish lists, some of the hottest gadgets have little to do with pen or paper, much less studying."
World," NAIROBI, Kenya (AP)   While the world focuses on the crisis in Darfur, three times as many people have been suffering for many more years in two other conflicts involving the Sudanese government."
Business,"Virgin Group chief Richard Branson said on Tuesday he has earmarked \$300 million for a cellular phone joint venture in China, the worlds largest mobile market by users."
Sports,Manchester United captain Roy Keane could reinforce Ireland for their World Cup qualifier away to Switzerland in Basel on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," The software maker is facing growing pressure from open source software across every segment of its business #151;a competitive threat that could have significant consequences for its financial future going forward, Microsoft said in its latest 10 K filing to the SEC."
Sci/Tech," In a harrowing feat high over the Utah desert Wednesday, two helicopter stunt pilots will try to snatch a floating space capsule that holds ""a piece of the sun"" and bring it safely down."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney, enormously popular with conservatives, will be key to turning out the Republican base this November. But campaign officials say they will use Cheney to persuade undecided voters as well."
Business,"BEIJING : The dramatic fall of the dollar against the euro will would have only a muted short-term impact on Europe #39;s largest defense company but if sustained, it would affect future profitability, the head of EADS said."
World," President Hamid Karzai rarely misses an opportunity to laud Afghanistan's 3 million former refugees for ""voting with their feet"" by returning to support their homeland's budding democracy."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   Less than a year before British Columbia plays host to the 2010 Winter Olympics, provincial voters may be choosing their government using a different, more fair and more popular system."
World," Karl Rove is a smooth, jovial political operative with a Texas honed reputation as a ruthless competitor and three George W. Bush victories under his belt. Mary Beth Cahill is a daughter of Boston's rough and tumble ward battles who just last year brought her no nonsense organizational skills to Democratic opponent John Kerry's camp."
Sports," Tommy Haas continued his impressive  comeback from injury with a dominant 6 2, 6 3, 7 5 victory over  Brazilian qualifier Ricardo Mello Sunday to reach the fourth  round of the U.S. Open."
Sports," Third seed Serena Williams served up  her best performance of the U.S. Open to date as she beat  Switzerland's Patty Schnyder 6 4, 6 2 on Sunday to reach the  quarter finals."
Sports," Germany's Tommy Haas continued his  impressive comeback from injury with a 6 2, 6 3, 7 5 victory  over Brazilian qualifier Ricardo Mello to reach the fourth  round of the U.S. Open on Sunday."
Business," Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive  Michael Eisner said company President Robert Iger is his  ""preferred choice"" to succeed him in running the entertainment  conglomerate, according to an interview in Sunday's Los Angeles  Times."
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 5, 2004 - A spotty job market and stagnant paychecks cloud this Labor Day holiday for many workers, highlighting the importance of pocketbook issues in the presidential election."
Business,"US industry is increasingly turning to countries like Mexico and China for its manufacturing, and to India for high-end services like computer programming."
Business,"An extra 3 million barrels per day (bpd) of production capacity worldwide is needed to avoid another year of blistering oil prices, International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Claude Mandil warned on Sunday."
Business,"The European Union is moving closer to settling its long-running antitrust case against The Coca-Cola Co., having judged the beverage giant #39;s offer to modify distribution deals in Europe good enough to begin gauging the industry #39;s reaction, sources close "
Business,"European Commission president Romano Prodi has unveiled proposals to loosen the deficit rules under the EU Stability Pact. The loosening was drafted by monetary affairs commissioner Joaquin Almunia, who stood beside the president at the announcement."
Sci/Tech,"Last week, Mac loyalists had gathered for an announcement they have been waiting for months to hear. Sitting at the Paris Apple Expo or crouched in front of a computer screen in a Mac chat room, thousands "
Sports,"London, September 5: Heaping ridicule on the Indian team, thrashed by a resurgent home side in the first two Natwest Challenge matches, former England captain Mike Atherton has said Sun King Sourav Ganguly has now been reduced to pauper status."
Sports,BRONX -- New York Yankees righthander Kevin Brown underwent surgery Sunday for a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least three weeks and perhaps the rest of the season.
Sports,"Italian cyclist Alessandro Petacchi won the second stage of the Tour of Spain in a mass sprint finish, as Dutchman Max van Heeswijk claimed the leader #39;s yellow jersey."
Sports,Freshman Jeremy Ito kicked four field goals and Ryan Neill scored on a 31-yard interception return to lead improving Rutgers to a 19-14 victory yesterday over visiting Michigan State.
Business,"Father Leo O #39;Donovan, a Walt Disney Co. director and Jesuit priest, testified that he believed CEO Michael Eisner had the  quot;proper authority quot; to boot Michael Ovitz from the company."
World,Funeral processions snaked through this grief-racked town as relatives buried victims of the school siege in southern Russia in rows of freshly dug graves Sunday.
World,"Saddam Hussein and other detained members of the deposed Iraqi regime will face trial within a few weeks, Iraqs minister of state said today."
World,A Kashmiri separatist leader has met Pakistan #39;s Foreign Minister to urge greater involvement of Kashmiris in the ongoing India-Pakistan peace dialogue.
World,Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Sunday to start implementing a planned free trade area (FTA) with economic powerhouse India in January next year.
World,Malaysia #39;s Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi denies he struck a deal with Anwar Ibrahim before the rebel politician was freed last week after nearly six years in jail.
World,"AN earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale hit western Japan this morning, just hours after another strong quake rocked the area."
World,BAGHDAD (Aljazeera) -- Iraqi security forces stormed into Aljazeera #39;s Baghdad office on Saturday and sealed it with red wax. Iraqi officials said the channel had not respected the closure order nor answered 
World,Exit polls say German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s Social Democrats have been defeated in a local election in the western state of Saarland.
World, A former Senate Intelligence Committee chairman asserted Sunday that the general who ran the war in Afghanistan said more than a year before the U.S. led invasion of Iraq that his resources were being shifted in preparation for taking on Saddam Hussein.
Business,"Cola on Friday agreed to alter its sales practices in some European markets, an offer likely to bring to an end a five year investigation by the European Commission into whether the soft drinks giant was stifling retail competition."
Business,Retail sales were generally lackluster in August. Some outfits blamed Hurricane Charlie. Others pointed the finger at gas prices or the late start to the back-to-school shopping season.
Sports,How refreshing that an entire summer of predictable one-day cricket should end with a match that turned the formbook on its head. India looked down and out of this match when they were bowled 
Sports," Just calling them the checking line seems strange, given that a star player like Joe Thornton is at centre. But that #39;s exactly what they are in the current Team Canada set up, Thornton between "
Sports,Italian Alessandro Petacchi scooped the bunch sprint to win Sunday #39;s second stage of the Tour of Spain. German Erik Zabel was second in the 207 k run from Leon to Burgos with Spaniard Oscar Freire finishing third.
World, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's  Social Democrats slumped to their worst result in 44 years in  the western state of Saarland on Sunday as voters punished the  party for its painful economic reforms.
World,"Pope John Paul has traveled to Italy #39;s Adriatic coast northeast of Rome to beatify two devout Italians and a Spaniard who lived and died in the 20th century, placing them on the road to sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church."
Business,"Protesters seized oil platforms run by Royal Dutch/Shell Group Cos. and ChevronTexaco Corp for a second day Monday, shutting down 90,000 barrels a day in oil production, company officials said."
World,"The city's profile is about to undergo an extreme makeover, and \$30 million flying town houses are just the beginning."
World,"Former President Bill Clinton's heart bypass, expected Monday or Tuesday, likely will be an ordinary replumbing of his ailing heart, not some new whiz-bang robotic or ""keyhole"" surgery, leading surgeons say.    And just as his operation is likely to be the same as the average American's, the delay in his surgery also suggests a problem typical for many patients: doctors and nurses off for the holiday weekend..."
World," A spotty job market and stagnant paychecks cloud this Labor Day holiday for many workers, highlighting the importance of pocketbook issues in the presidential election.   ""Working harder and enjoying it less,"" said economist Ken Mayland, president of ClearView Economics, summing up the state of working America..."
World," Hurricane Frances weakened but still pounded Florida with high wind and heavy rain Sunday after it smashed across the state's east coast, knocking out power to 4 million people, shredding roofs and uprooting trees..."
World," Documents that should have been written to explain gaps in President Bush's Texas Air National Guard service are missing from the military records released about his service in 1972 and 1973, according to regulations and outside experts.    For example, Air National Guard regulations at the time required commanders to write an investigative report for the Air Force when Bush missed his annual medical exam in 1972..."
World, All you can eat dorm dining. Late night pizza parties...
Sci/Tech,"Gaming giant Electronic Arts will boost production of video games for mobile phones over the next nine months, bringing top-selling franchises  quot;Fifa Football quot; and  quot;The Sims quot; to handsets, the company said Thursday."
Sports,Italian Alessandro Petacchi has proved more than a match for his rivals on the 207km second stage of the Tour of Spain from Leon to Burgos by winning a bunch sprint.
Business," As if Intel's profit bomb didn't put enough of a damper on the summer ending long weekend, investors returning this week after Labor Day will be wary of a market offering as much pitfall as promise."
Sports," In the 1970s, rape crisis counselors celebrated when states began to pass laws designed to stop lawyers from discrediting victims with salacious details about their sex lives."
Sports," Coach Bill Parcells has always had his own philosophy about defense, and he knew little about coordinator Mike Zimmer when Parcells joined the Dallas Cowboys."
Sci/Tech," Web sites that reunite and reignite old lovers are helping push up England's divorce rates, according to a UK based counseling service Wednesday."
Sports, Boston Red Sox center fielder Johnny Damon was a late scratch Sunday for the team's game against the Texas Rangers with an injured finger.
Sports,"Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Two-time champion Serena Williams blew past Swiss Patty Schnyder on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals at the US Open."
World,German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s Social Democrats slumped to their worst result in 44 years in the western state of Saarland on Sunday as voters punished the party for its painful economic reforms.
World," In the 1970s, rape crisis counselors celebrated when states began to pass laws designed to stop lawyers from discrediting victims with salacious details about their sex lives.    But three decades later, after all 50 states approved such rape shield laws, the Kobe Bryant case has shown that even those protections are not enough to prevent the most intimate details of an alleged victim's life from becoming public and sometimes even fair game for prosecutors..."
World," Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of southern Florida with fire hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as the storm weakened and crawled inland with heavy rains in its wake..."
Sports,"TWO-time champion Serena Williams fired 12 aces and had only one double fault as she overpowered Patty Schyder 6-4, 6-2 in their fourth round match at the US Open today."
Sports,  England captain Michael Vaughan finally found one day form with the bat but saw his side slip to a 23 run defeat to India in the third match of their series at Lord #39;s on Sunday.
World,"Two French journalists held hostage in Iraq were handed over to intermediaries yesterday, raising hopes that they would soon be freed."
World,Sudan is accusing the United States of using violence-torn Darfur to compete for voters heading to the polls in November. Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said Saturday that Washington #39;s recent hard-line 
World,A mortar attack Sunday killed two US soldiers and left 16 wounded one critically at a base west of the Iraqi capital. Maj. Richard Spiegel of the Army #39;s 13th Corps Support Command said the 
Sci/Tech,"Honda already had the most advanced voice-controlled navigation system on the market, but the new version, announced Sept. 1, introduces a slew of improvements."
Sports, Kevin Brown had successful surgery on his broken left hand Sunday and vowed to pitch again for the New York Yankees this season.
Business,"Saudi Arabia does not object to OPEC raising the current price band when oil-producing nations meet Sept. 15 and is negotiating the level with other oil-rich Gulf countries, a Saudi oil official said Sunday."
Business,"The Federal Tax Service slapped Yukos with a \$4.1 billion back-tax bill for 2001 on Friday, \$700 million more than its original claim, which was announced July 1. The amended bill, the "
Business, Supermarket workers in northern California are preparing for a possible strike against Safeway   just as their sister union local in Los Angeles did for nearly five months ended in March.
Business,"VANCOUVER: An Ontario judge added another wrinkle to the controversy enveloping Hollinger and press baron Conrad Black, ordering a probe into the firms byzantine finances."
Business,Intel Corp. #39;s forecast of faltering demand for electronics such as personal computers and mobile phones heightened concern that consumer spending is declining.
Sports," Rookie Gabe Gross hit his first career grand slam and Russ Adams hit his first major league home run, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 13 5 rout over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday."
Sports," Dante Brown and nine other players were released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who tried to trade the running back before Sunday's roster cutdown deadline."
Sports, Joe Borchard and Paul Konerko each hit two run homers to back a strong outing by Felix Diaz and the Chicago White Sox won their third straight with a 6 2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Business,"Ontario union boosters are calling for the Liberal government to reinstate labour laws struck down by the Harris government, and say things are so bad in the province that workers are scared of their bosses."
Business,"Allstate Corp., St. Paul Travelers Cos., Ace Ltd. and other insurers face as much as \$10 billion in losses as hurricane winds batter Florida for second time in three weeks."
Business,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday cut its third-quarter revenue and profit margin forecast after demand for both its computer microprocessors "
Sci/Tech,AUSTRALIAN Mat Mladin claimed his seventh win of the season today in the opening race of the US Superbike Championship double-header in Georgia.
Sci/Tech,"Civil liberties groups made common cause today with the Justice Department, a traditional target of their lawsuits, by filing court papers supporting the government #39;s appeal of a court ruling that said internet service providers are allowed to snoop on "
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat #39;s decision to change the way it accounts for subscription revenues  quot;is an accounting issue, quot; says Yankee Group analyst Dana Gardner."
Sports,Former champion Serena Williams hammered Patty Schnyder 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday and then said she was surprised to have the crowd on her side.
Sports,London: Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said the team did a great job in winning the final NatWest Challenge one-day international but was still far away from its best.
Sports,"LONDON, Sept. 5. - European champions Greece lost 1-2 to Albania and France were held to a barren draw at home by Israel in World Cup qualifying surprises yesterday."
Sports,"From the beginning, Eagle County, Colo., district attorney Mark Hurlbert insisted that the sexual-assault charge he filed against Kobe Bryant had nothing to do with the celebrity of the Los Angeles Lakers #39; star."
Sports,"Kyle Orton passed for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns as No. 25 Purdue used a slew of big plays Sunday to beat Syracuse 51-0, the Boilermakers first shutout in four years."
World,"NEW DELHI, Sept. 5. - A good beginning. That was how senior official sources categorised the first day of talks between the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, Mr Natwar Singh and Mr Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, today."
World,ABUJA : African Union mediators met officials of the Sudanese government ahead of crucial talks on the key issue of restoring security in the war-torn western Darfur region.
World,"BEIRUT: Tens of thousands of people flocked to Baabda Presidential Palace Sunday, in a huge and popular show of support for President Emile Lahoud over his three-year mandate extension that was decided by Parliament on Friday."
World,"RIYADH : Three Saudi security officers were killed when their patrol car caught fire after being hit by gunfire while chasing suspected extremists in an area considered a militant haven, a security source said."
Sci/Tech," Builder Jim Sargent paused on the staircase of the model home, sweat glistening on his forehead as the temperature outside rose into the 90s."
Sci/Tech," The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park held a one of a kind yard sale Sunday, offering rock bottom prices on everything from antique wooden incubators to six foot tall prehistoric bird replicas."
World," As both Democrats and Republicans sought their support, American Muslim leaders wrapped up their community's largest convention Sunday still debating whether to endorse a presidential candidate."
World,"BESLAN, Russia, Sept. 5  Shafts of light passed through the bullet holes in the pupils desks, which had been stacked at windows, makeshift barricades against attack. Grisly scenes awaited behind them."
World, Mothers wailed over the coffins of their children Sunday and dozens of townsmen dug graves in a football field sized piece of scrubland next to the cemetery. Funeral processions snaked through the streets of this grief stricken town as Russians began to bury victims of the terror attack on a school that left more than 350 people dead...
World,"SAN CARLOS, Calif. - For back-to-school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics..."
World,India and Pakistan are believed to have agreed that it would be unrealistic to set any rigid time frame for the resolution of the Kashmir question.
Business,"Walt Disney Co. (DIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Michael Eisner said company President Robert Iger is his  quot;preferred choice quot; to succeed him in running the entertainment "
Business," After July #39;s jobs report came up much weaker than expected, August #39;s figures probably calmed nerves at the White House and the Federal Reserve, both of which have been making the case that recent economic soft spots were only temporary."
Sports,"The Fighting Irish opened the season Saturday night with a 20-17 loss at Brigham Young, a performance that doesn #39;t give much hope for a turnaround season."
Sports,"WEST LAFAYETTE, In. - The Orange put together a nice drive to end the first half, but came away empty as senior receiver Jared Jones couldnt handle a low snap on a 24-yard field-goal attempt with 27 seconds remaining in the half."
Sports,The team also placed starting strong safety Brian Walker on injured reserve. The nine-year veteran had arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday.
World,"BAGHDAD, Sept 5 (AFP) - Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, Saddam Hussein #39;s deputy whose capture was announced Sunday, is 62 and riddled with cancer, but was public enemy number two in Iraq for the world #39;s most powerful military."
World,"German voters handed Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder a stinging defeat in elections Sunday in the small western state of Saarland, reflecting public anger over his drive to cut "
Sports,"WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Kyle Orton passed for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns as No. 25 Purdue used a slew of big plays Sunday to beat Syracuse 51-0, the Boilermakers #39; first shutout in four years."
Business,"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries boosted crude-oil production 1.2 percent in August, reaching a 25-year high for a second month in an attempt to pull prices back from records, a Bloomberg survey showed."
Business," Opec is considering raising its price band to between 28 and 30 dollars a barrel, Qatar #39;s Energy Minister said in comments published yesterday, ahead of a crucial meeting of the group."
Sports, Backup quarterback Travis Brown's season is over after he was placed on injured reserve by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
World, Want to buy a castle? Head for the former East Germany.
Sports, Kay Jay Harris still needs to prove to West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez that he deserves to be the Mountaineers' starting running back  #151; even after a record setting performance in the season opener.
Sports, Serena Williams and Andy Roddick  produced some powerful tennis at the U.S. Open Sunday as their  title challenges gained strength.
World, The eastern Caribbean island of Barbados  was under a storm alert as powerful Hurricane Ivan raced across  the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean on Sunday.
Business,"American Airlines says it will begin charging a service fee of \$5 or \$10 to buy a ticket over the phone or at an airport counter, copying a similar move by Northwest Airlines."
Business,THE Australian dollar opened half a US cent lower today weighed down by a broad US dollar rally on Friday night and a weaker gold price.
Sci/Tech,"Braselton --- Mat Mladin took the first step toward sewing up a fifth AMA Superbike title, fighting off a charging Miguel Duhamel to win Saturday #39;s round of the weekend Suzuki Superbike Challenge."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Honda have teamed-up and developed a hands-free and natural sounding in-vehicle speech recognization system. This system will be integrated in Honda #39;s Acura RL 2005 model and will be offered as an optional accessory in Honda Odyssey 2005 model.
Business,"Rio Tinto Group, the world #39;s third- largest mining company, said it may sell its 51 percent stake in the Morro do Ouro gold mine in Brazil, which supplies about 8 percent of the South American nation #39;s gold."
Sci/Tech," Grace Kendall knew back in seventh grade that she didn't want to cut open a preserved frog. Her teacher allowed her to use a computer alternative, and she has declined to dissect ever since."
World," The leaders of the US Muslim community said that they will announce whether they will endorse any political candidate for president this year, and if so whom, in mid October."
World,Defending champion Andy Roddick destroys Guillermo Canas at the US Open.
World,"LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. - Even though he's facing double hip replacement surgery, Bill Smith is more than happy to struggle out the door each morning, limp past his brand new P.T..."
Business,"HONG KONG Hutchison Whampoa has filed with US regulators to raise as much as \$2 billion in an initial public offering of its phone business in Hong Kong, India and six other markets."
Business,"PARIS Stock option accounting has become an international battleground, but those wars may be nearing an end as major industrial countries move toward rules that force companies to deduct the value of options from their earnings."
Business,European Union Competition Commissioner Mario Monti said Santander Central Hispano SA #39;s bid for Abbey National Plc would boost the integration of the European banking market if it succeeds 
Sci/Tech,"Yoshimura Suzukis Mat Mladin swept both races of the Suzuki Superbike Showdown at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, the points tally the best he could hope for heading into the final "
Sports,"Allen Park, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Lions placed starting strong safety Brian Walker on injured reserve and released six players Sunday to get down to the NFL #39;s roster limit of 53 players."
Sports,Former Arena League quarterback Joe Hamilton will be Peyton Manning #39;s top backup after the Indianapolis Colts released veteran Cory Sauter and 20 others on Sunday.
Sports,"When Lawrence Dallaglio walked into the late-night bar of the Hilton Hotel in Brisbane a couple of hours after England #39;s 36-point defeat at the hands of the Wallabies last June and pronounced himself  quot;suicidal quot;, no one among his handful of listeners felt "
World,"BAGHDAD Iraqi officials on Sunday said they had captured a man believed to be Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the last member of Saddam Hussein #39;s inner circle believed to have been at large, following a gunfight at a medical clinic in a town north of Baghdad."
World,"It #39;s been a long time since Israelis had anything good to say about the United Nations, but last week something positive finally emerged from Turtle Bay, as the Security Council effectively attacked Syria #39;s occupation of Lebanon."
Sci/Tech,Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) reported its profits to be promising for the rest of the year. The company said it noticed a \$42.
Sports,"OBIHIRO - Norwegian Petter Solberg on Sunday won the inaugural Rally of Japan, a race he dominated from start to finish. Solberg in a Citroen Xsara finished well clear of Sebastien Loeb (Citroen Xsara) of "
Sports,"The big boys stepped aside on Sunday and let the other guys have a little fun. With Albert Pujols, Edgar Renteria and Reggie Sanders out of the lineup, the Cardinals "
Sports," Jamar Martin, a promising fullback who struggled on special teams, was one of 12 players released Sunday by the Dallas Cowboys."
Sports," Kejuan Jones ran left, ran right and ran himself ragged."
Sci/Tech," Wind power projects are in various stages around the state, from the Atlantic coast in the east to the wooded slopes of the Berkshire Mountains in the west, gigantic towers whose hurtling blades are designed to create clean energy."
World," The country may be more or less evenly divided along partisan lines when it comes to the presidential race, but the Republican Party prevailed in the Nielsen polling of this summer's nominating conventions."
Sci/Tech," Ocean researchers are conducting studies on New Jersey's bays, which have been beset by algae whose growth is fostered by fertilizers and other pollution. ""The stuff is growing like wildfire,"" said Michael Kennish, a Rutgers University professor studying the effects of the algae and pollution that spawns it."
Sports, Curt Schilling won his major league  leading 18th game and David Ortiz hit his 35th home run as the  Boston Red Sox edged the Texas Rangers 6 5 in American League  at Fenway Park Sunday.
Sports," By Martyn Herman  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Champion Andy Roddick continued to set a  fierce pace at the U.S. Open Sunday with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-3  victory over Argentine Guillermo Canas in the third round."
Business, The dollar rose near a  two and a half week high versus the yen on Monday after a jump  late last week following a U.S. employment report.
World," U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, intelligence committee chairman in the run up to the Iraq war, said on Sunday the Bush administration had ""taken every step"" to shield Saudi Arabia from links to the Sept. 11 attacks."
World," Flooding and landslides set off by heavy rains have killed 55 people and left 52 missing in China's southwestern province of Sichuan, state media said on Monday."
World, EDMONTON (CP)   Parks Canada managers are breathing a sigh of relief after threats by unionized employees to pull all workers off the job during the busy long weekend failed to materialize.
Sports," The top overall draft choice in the 1999 draft by Cleveland, Tim Couch was released by the Browns in June. He joined the Packers and was projected as Brett Favre's backup. But the quarterback never progressed, and the Packers cut him Sunday as teams got down to the 53 man roster limit for the regular season."
Sports, The Kansas City Chiefs terminated the contract of kicker Morten Andersen and put middle linebacker Mike Maslowski on injured reserve Sunday.
Sports," Mike Lamb homered, drove in four runs and had four hits as the streaking Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10 5 in National League play at Minute Maid Park Sunday, their ninth straight victory."
Sci/Tech,"Global cellphone sales rose to record levels in the second quarter as Nokia clawed back some of its lost market share, according to figures released Thursday."
Sports,"The absence of Adam Gilchrist and Glen McGrath was a significant handicap Australia carried at Lord #39;s on Saturday, but it was not so heavy as to prevent them beating Pakistan in the NatWest International."
Sports,"Mike Lamb homered, drove in four runs and had four hits as the streaking Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 in National League play at Minute Maid Park Sunday, their ninth straight victory."
Sports, Tony Batista #39;s one out double to the gap in left scored Endy Chavez from first base with the winning run in the 12th inning as the Montreal Expos completed their 13 game homestand with a 4 3 win Sunday over the Atlanta Braves.
World,"adding that half of those who had fled their homes had been moved to a camp in Zam Zam.  quot;There has been a sharp upturn in the number of attacks throughout the southern part of North Darfur, quot; it said."
World,S. Korea #39;s secret tests reveal its ability to develop nuclear arms in a region where other nations may have similar ambitions.
Business,"After losing nearly 200,000 jobs since 2000, new economic report suggest that Ohio  #39;s manufacturing sector may be starting to stabilize."
Sports,Curt Schilling won his major league leading 18th game and David Ortiz hit his 35th home run as the Boston Red Sox edged the Texas Rangers 6-5 in American League at Fenway Park Sunday.
Sports,"  The kickoff for Friday night #39;s preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints was moved ahead 30 minutes, to give the Dolphins extra time to return home as Hurricane Frances moved toward the Florida coast."
Business,"MARIO Monti has thrown his support behind Banco Santander Centrale Hispanos 8.75 billion bid for Abbey National, after he said that the offer contributes to European Union single market goals."
Sports,LUKE Donald gave Bernhard Langer the response he was looking for yesterday by romping to victory in the Omega European Masters just a week after being handed the final wild-card for next months European Ryder Cup team.
Sports,"After going hitless in his previous 23 at-bats, Tony Batista came through at the perfect time for the Montreal Expos. Batista hit a one-out RBI double in the 12th inning and the Expos ended "
World,Iraqi security officers stormed al-Jazeera #39;s Baghdad offices and sealed the newsroom with red wax at the weekend after the US-backed interim government banned the Arabic television station from broadcasting in the country.
Sci/Tech," Global warming is set to accelerate in the Arctic and bring drastic change for people and wildlife in coming decades, according to a draft report that has opened cracks among nations in the region about how to slow the thaw."
Sci/Tech," Storm weary Floridians emerged from east coast hurricane shelters on Sunday as weakened Tropical Storm Frances moved to the state's west coast after whipping off roofs, washing sailboats ashore and cutting power to 4 million people."
Sci/Tech, A research dig on the site of a proposed Lubbock zoo has turned up a pieces of an ancient bison bone. Daniel Rafuse  #151; one of a three person team from Texas Tech University and the Lubbock Lake Landmark working the site  #151; said that the bone was found nearly 7 feet below the surface.
Sports, Bob Whitfield's 12 year career with the Atlanta Falcons ended Sunday afternoon when he was released.
Sports," NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh took a  step closer to gaining the world number one ranking by  extending his lead to three shots over Tiger Woods in Sunday's  third round of the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship."
World," Flags flew at half mast across  Russia on Monday at the start of national mourning for 338  people killed when Chechen rebels seized a school, while  questions mounted over President Vladimir Putin's policies."
World,An independent inquiry is set to recommend sweeping changes to the way sudden infant deaths are investigated.
World,Investigators suspect Chechen rebels had hidden weapons or other equipment beneath the first-floor library weeks or months before their attack on a Russian school.
World," Democrats on Sunday said President Bush's post convention bounce was triggered by ""four days of mean, vicious attacks"" on John Kerry, and would be short lived.    They vowed a nonstop, two month offensive to make up for any lost ground as Kerry made personnel changes at the top of his campaign for the final sprint to Election Day..."
Sports," Serena Williams served notice that her shaky knee is holding up just fine, sweeping past Patty Schnyder 6 4, 6 2 Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. She faces yet another matchup with Jennifer Capriati, who beat Ai Sugiyama 7 5, 6 2."
Sports, Serena Williams and Andy Roddick  produced some explosive tennis at the U.S. Open on Sunday as  their respective title challenges gained strength.
Business,"A shrinking pool of young adults, a dearth of international students and a tight job market are reducing demand for traditional, two-year master #39;s of business administration programs across the country."
Sports,"Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - Atlanta released offensive tackle Bob Whitfield and made seven other moves Sunday to reach the 53-man roster limit."
World,BESLAN: Flags are flying at half-mast across Russia today as the nation begins mourning for 338 people killed when Chechen rebels seized a school.
World,"BERLIN Sept. 5, 2004 - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s party was routed in elections Sunday in the small western state of Saarland, where public anger over his cuts in social programs also boosted a small "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer launched the newest version of its iMac model, which at two inches (five centimeters) is the worlds thinnest desktop computer, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"SANTA CLARA, Calif., - Intel Corporation has built fully functional SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) chips using 65 nanometer (nm) technology, its next generation high-volume semiconductor manufacturing process."
Sports,"It was not quite a rallying call in the class of Corporal Jones, but the message from Sven Goran Eriksson sounded worryingly familiar yesterday."
Sports,"English golfer Luke Donald has captured the European Masters tournament in Crans-sur-sierre, Switzerland by five strokes, for his second victory on the European Tour."
Sports,"Greece, whose European Championship triumph stunned football only two months ago, suffered a rapid fall from grace when they were beaten by Albania in their opening qualifier for the 2006 World Cup."
Sports,LONDON: Australia captain Ricky Ponting admitted the form of Michael Kasprowicz had left the world champions with a problem to solve ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy which gets underway in England on Friday.
Sports,"Prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant rape case will ask a judge on Wednesday to drop the rape charge against the basketball player, a source close to the case said."
Sports,"Ronaldo scored less than a minute into the game, and Brazil rolled over Bolivia 3-1 in World Cup qualifying Sunday. Ronaldo volleyed in a rebound just 50 seconds in, and Ronaldinho and Adriano followed with "
World,"At least four people were injured, news reports said, but no damage was immediately reported. A quake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale hit western Japan shortly after 7pm (2000 AEST), followed five hours "
World,"A Turkish shipping company says it is withdrawing from Iraq, after militants kidnapped one of its drivers and threatened to behead him."
World, Hurricanes Charley and Frances dealt Florida a one two punch that ravaged citrus groves and ground the state's most important industry to a halt by keeping tourists away from its sandy beaches and fantasy filled theme parks.
World," Two strong earthquakes, one magnitude 6.9 and the second magnitude 7.3, rattled western Japan within hours of each other Sunday night, injuring 14 people, shaking buildings in Tokyo and triggering tsunami waves."
Sports," Ronaldo scored less than a minute into the game, and Brazil rolled over Bolivia 3 1 in World Cup qualifying Sunday."
World," Democrats on Sunday said President Bush's post convention bounce was triggered by ""four days of mean, vicious attacks"" on John Kerry, and would be short lived."
World," President Bush dropped in on one of the fall campaign's most contested states for the second Sunday in a row, telling cheering partisans that his economic policies are building prosperity while Democrat John Kerry ""wants to tax your jobs."""
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average opened up 0.58  percent on Monday with buyers picking up a broad range of  stocks after key economic survey renewed hopes over Japan's  economic outlook.
Business,"Japanese stocks may rise after a US government report showed accelerating job growth, suggesting that the world #39;s largest economy is emerging from a midyear lull."
Business," Brazilian newcomer Maria Rita, one of the big winners at this year #39;s Latin Grammy show, treats her family #39;s rich musical legacy as a personal gold watch, a treasure to be guarded but not used as an up to date timepiece."
Business,"What was Dan Snyder thinking? No, I #39;m not referring to the whole Steve Spurrier fiasco. This has nothing to do with his Washington Redskins team -- though one can argue that it #39;s a reasonably brisk jog between "
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp is on track to introduce the worlds most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft wants to release its Longhorn client operating system in 2006 to appease customers that have bought into its Software Assurance licensing package, according to analyst Gartner."
Sports,Vijay Singh leads the PGA Tour #39;s money list by an ever-widening margin. He is running away with the player of the year award. And on Sunday he moved within 18 holes of another big prize.
Sports,INDIA saw off a Michael Vaughan-inspired recovery to beat England by 23 runs in the third one-day international at Lord #39;s today.
Sports,Pakistans defeat at the hands of the Australians by only 17 runs in the Videocon Trophy final followed by a 10 runs loss at the Lords indicate that the Australian supremacy over the world cricket is in danger.
Sports,"The top overall draft choice in the 1999 draft by Cleveland, Couch was released by the Browns in June. He joined the Packers and was projected as Brett Favre #39;s backup."
World,"Turkey #39;s Renay International Transportation Company announced to withdraw from Iraq on Sunday, after one of its employees was kidnapped in Iraq Saturday, Anatolia News Agency reported."
World,"LORETO, Italy: Pope John Paul II yesterday beatified three members of an international lay Catholic movement at an huge open-air mass near the central Italian town of Loreto."
Sci/Tech,"For back-to-school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics. With camera cell phones and the Apple iPod music player topping student wish lists, some of the hottest gadgets have little to do with pen or paper, much less studying."
Business,"If it had been up to Katie Rosin, she would have been on vacation last week. Rosin, the spokeswoman for pottery retailer and wholesaler Our Name is Mud, knew business would be very slow "
Sci/Tech,"EMC last week said it has hired former IBM veteran Jeffrey M. Nick as chief technology officer for the storage vendor. Nick, who left IBM in June following 24 years with the company "
Sports,"Goran Eriksson is convinced he is moving in the right direction, although critics believe the England manager is just stuck in a rut."
Sports,There is an unfair notion that England are a one-man team and it gained credence here yesterday when they looked distinctly ordinary without Andrew Flintoff #39;s muscular and multi-skilled ability.
Sports,"BRAZIL turned on the style here today to stay firmly on course for the 2006 World Cup finals. Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Adriano found the net in the first-half, with only some inspired goalkeeping from Leonardo "
Sports,"Egypt held on to upset Cameroon 3-2, Mali conceded a 2-2 draw to Senegal and Nigeria dispatched Zimbabwe 3-0 in African zone World Cup qualifying on Sunday."
Sports,"Clive Brittain is a trainer who cannot see a horizon without wanting to cross it, and in the doughty and unflappable Warrsan, he seems to have yet another horse who shares his endless enthusiasm."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a telephone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, promising Israeli cooperation with Russia to concentrate efforts to "
World,"Mark Riley, Seven #39;s Chief Political Reporter: Good morning Mr Howard, welcome back to the program. John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia: Morning, Mark."
Sports," NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh took a  step closer to gaining the world number one ranking by  extending his lead to three shots over Tiger Woods in Sunday's  third round of the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship."
Business,ROME The survival of Italy #39;s flag carrier will be at stake on Monday when Alitalia meets its unions to reveal how many jobs it intends to cut in a restructuring aimed at averting collapse.
Business,Four million people were tonight without power in Florida as Hurricane Frances smashed its way across the sunshine state. The storm which has left thousands of British holidaymakers 
Sports,"Pebble Beach, CA (Sports Network) - Craig Stadler won for the second consecutive week on the Champions Tour when he captured the First Tee Open at Pebble Beach on Sunday."
Sports,Veteran offensive lineman Mike Compton and rookie defensive tackle Anthony Maddox were among the 12 players cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
World," Iraqi troops captured the most wanted fugitive from Saddam Hussein #39;s fallen regime on Sunday, the country #39;s Defence Ministry said."
World,"NEW DELHI, September 06 (Online): Pakistan and India Sunday agreed on a series of confidence-building measures (CBMs), including talks on starting a bus service between the divided parts of Kashmir, in a bid to normalise ties."
World,"Persistent and alarming lapses in security at Manchester airport have been exposed by an undercover BBC film, which shows planes left unlocked overnight and falsification of x-ray search records."
Sports, Tight ends Byron Chamberlain and Jed Weaver were among the 20 players cut by the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
World," TOKYO (AP)   Two strong earthquakes, one magnitude 6.9 and the second magnitude 7.3, rattled western Japan within hours of each other Sunday night, injuring 14 people, shaking buildings in Tokyo and triggering tsunami waves."
Sports, He's got the same name as his famous father. He's also got a lot of athletic ability.
Sci/Tech," Storm weary Floridians emerged from east coast hurricane shelters on Sunday as a weakened Tropical Storm Frances moved to the state's west coast after whipping off roofs, washing sailboats ashore and cutting power to nearly 6 million people."
Sci/Tech,"Dr Bunsen Honeydew and his indestructible lab assistant, Beaker, are the UK's favourite TV boffins."
World,"Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as it weakened to a tropical storm and crawled inland with heavy rain. More than 5 million people lost power."
Sci/Tech,"you can eat dorm dining. Late night pizza parties. Tacos, burgers, barbecue, beer. It's a recipe for the ""freshman 15""   as in 15 more pounds for the new college student."
Business,China shares may decline after the government took over Hantang Securities Co. and three brokerages controlled by failed investment company Xinjiang D #39;Long Group Co.
Sports,Serena Williams and Andy Roddick produced some explosive tennis at the US Open on Sunday as their respective title challenges gained strength.
Sports,"Tight ends Byron Chamberlain and Jed Weaver were among the 20 players cut by the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Heading into this season, Chamberlain and Weaver were considered the leading candidates to replace Shannon Sharpe, who retired in the offseason."
Sports,The men #39;s doubles draw was blown wide open at the US Open when top seeds and defending champions Jonas Bjorkman and Todd Woodbridge 
World,JAKARTA: Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced on Saturday they recognize China #39;s full market economy status.
Sci/Tech,"Asking questions about the quantum universe is a fool's game: one cannot get a single answer, only a probability. A committee of particle physicists bounced this concept around a table to pose the top nine questions, and a probable path to answering them."
Business,"THE local stock market weakened today, reflecting the losses on Wall Street on Friday night. By 10.12am (AEST) the benchmark S amp;P/ASX 200 index was 2.7 points lower at 3574."
Business,"HBOS, THE Halifax and Bank of Scotland group that is considering whether to make a bid for Abbey National, yesterday reacted furiously to a statement from Mario Monti "
Sports,"If Shannon Sharpe, who was at the Broncos #39; exhibition finale on Thursday and spotted at team headquarters this weekend, wanted to he could roll off the "
Sports,Todd Woodbridge ruled out any thoughts of retirement after his quest for back-to-back US Open men #39;s doubles titles ended with a third-round defeat at Flushing Meadows today.
Sci/Tech," China has intensified its battle against Internet and mobile phone pornography by threatening distributors with life in prison, Xinhua news agency said."
World," A Palestinian was killed when the Israeli  military fired a missile during a hunt for militants behind the  killing of an Israeli soldier in the central Gaza Strip  Tuesday, Palestinian medics said."
Business,Tokyo stocks opened moderately higher Monday on bargain hunting following Friday #39;s losses. The US dollar was up against the Japanese yen.
Business,"Mainland shares may decline after the government #39;s takeover of Hantang Securities and three brokerages controlled by failed investment company Xinjiang D #39;Long Group because of worries about other crackdowns to come, market analyst Thomas Zhang said."
Sci/Tech,"A Filipino woman who won an \$825,000 lawsuit, claiming a Hollywood executive and his wife enslaved her, has called for an end to human trafficking."
Sports,"St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Hector Luna tripled and scored the winning run on Reggie Sanders #39; pinch-hit single in the 11th inning, as the St."
Sports,The scene at the end of Colorado #39;s victory Saturday night probably was not what the university was looking for after a tumultuous off-season.
World,"The death toll from torrential rainfall in China #39;s Sichuan province rose to 19 Sunday, reported Xinhua, China #39;s government-run news agency."
Business,Banking group HBOS yesterday criticised European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti for appearing to welcome the 8.8 billion takeover of Abbey National 
Business,"SANTIAGO, Chile (Dow Jones) - The Philippine government is poised to tap debt markets to raise money for loss-making National Power Corp."
Sci/Tech,IBM on Friday unveiled new low-cost storage servers that the computer giant #39;s using to undercut wares from rivals Hewlett-Packard and Dell/EMC in the small- and mid-sized markets.
Sports,"Sunday was one of those days, where you get to see one batting collapse in the morning and then, are treated to a special double in the afternoon."
Sports,"  Three men, including NBA free agent Rodney White, face weapons charges after a uniformed Secret Service officer allegedly saw them randomly shooting in the air early Sunday morning while driving on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway."
Sports,"RESULTS: Men, third round: No. 2 Andy Roddick, No. 18 Tommy Robredo and No. 28 Joachim Johansson won. Also advancing to the fourth round were Tomas Berdych, Tommy Haas and Michael Llodra."
World,KUWAIT CITY Iraq #39;s minister of state says Saddam Hussein could face trial within  quot;a few weeks quot; -- or sometime later this year.
Business," The dollar hovered near a two and a half week high versus the yen on Monday, helped by a positive U.S. jobs report last week and the yen's failure to capitalize on stronger than expected corporate spending data."
Sports," Pavel Datsyuk, Alex Kovalev, Sergei Samsonov, Alexei Yashin and Alexander Ovechkin scored to help Russia beat Slovakia 5 2 on Sunday night in the final preliminary game in the World Cup of Hockey."
Business," Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (API.AU) said Monday it agreed to buy health, beauty and lifestyle retailer New Price Retail for A $112."
Business,"Tokyo stocks rose by mid-morning on Monday with a broad range of issues getting a lift from a key survey that boosted optimism on Japan #39;s economic outlook, with expectations rising that growth figures will be revised up."
Business,"HBOS questioned yesterday the impartiality of the European Union #39;s competition commissioner, Mario Monti, after he made comments that appeared to be favourable to a bid for Abbey National by the Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano."
Business,"based publisher Hollinger International Inc. (HLR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is considering the sale or merger of assets at its new media arm, a British newspaper said on Monday."
Sports,A couple of players who weren #39;t able to crack the US lineup when the World Cup began earlier this week helped propel the Americans to victory in a game they had no choice but to win.
Sports,"yle Orton passed for 287 yards and a career-high 4 touchdowns to lead No. 25 Purdue to a 51-0 victory yesterday over visiting Syracuse, the Boilermakers #39; first shutout in four years."
Sports,agent forward Rodney White and two other men face weapons charges after a uniformed Secret Service officer reported seeing them randomly shooting into the air early Sunday.
Sports," Diminutive J.J. Moses, the NFL's shortest player last season, fended off spirited summer competition for his job to remain the Houston Texans' kick returner."
Sci/Tech,"Bob Evans, an IBM computer scientist who helped to develop the modern mainframe computer, died Thursday. He was 77. Evans died of heart failure at his at his home in the San Francisco suburb of Hillsborough, his son Evan told the Associated Press."
Sci/Tech,"IBM moved back into the iSCSI (Internet SCSI) market Friday with a new array priced at US\$3,000 and aimed at the small and midsize business market."
Sports,Luke Donald kept his cool in the Swiss mountains to see off two of his more distinguished Ryder Cup team-mates and win the European Masters here yesterday.
Sports,Egypt on Sunday defeated Cameroon 3-2 in Group 3 of the African qualifications for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Mohammad Shawqi put the Pharaohs in the lead with a nice headerin the injury time of the first half.
World,"Western Japan around Osaka was shaken by two strong earthquakes yesterday, causing 18 injuries and triggering tsunami warnings along the coast, Kyodo News reported."
World,"AT least 64 people were killed and 65 missing in torrential storms lashing south-west China, disaster relief officials and state media said today."
Business,Banking group HBOS today stayed silent on claims that its bosses will meet this week to finalise plans for a 10bn (14.7bn) bid for Abbey National.
Business,"Two people were in custody Sunday following a shootout between two groups of people that left two men dead and a third man wounded, police said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,IBM last Friday announced that it will release a low-price disk server aimed at midsize companies that want to establish storage area networks.
Sci/Tech,"GLOBAL handset sales rose to record levels in the second quarter, putting the industry on track to ship 650 million cell phones in 2004 as market leader Nokia halted its decline, a survey said."
Sports,"England #39;s Luke Donald won the European Masters by five shots for his second victory on the European Tour. Donald, who won the Scandinavian Masters six weeks ago, shot a final-round 66 to finish five ahead of overnight leader Miguel Angel Jimenez."
Sports,"England captain Michael Vaughan hit 74, but India #39;s bowlers delivered a consolation victory in the third and final NatWest Challenge one-day cricket international at Lord #39;s."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a telephone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, promising Israeli cooperation with Russia to concentrate efforts to combat terrorism, local newspaper Haaretz reported on its website."
World,"Torrential floods in southwest China have claimed at least 64 lives, prompting the beleaguered local government to seek help Monday from the military in rescuing hundreds trapped by mudslides and caved-in roads, state media reported."
Business,"A 30-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were found dead inside a home in what investigators believe is a murder-suicide, Arenac County authorities said in a statement."
Sci/Tech,"China has intensified its battle against Internet and mobile phone pornography by threatening distributors with life in prison, Xinhua news agency says."
Sports, Alexei Kovalev and Sergei Samsonov scored 3:46 apart in the second period to give Russia the lead for good on the way to a 5 2 win over Slovakia in the World Cup #39;s preliminary round finale at the Air Canada Centre.
World,External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri will be meeting for the second consecutive day today.
Sci/Tech,"Race to bring to market the most important new drug to treat lupus in 40 years hardly seems an even match. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,"While Barry Bonds takes aim at 700 home runs, fans wait patiently on the waters of McCovey Cove behind SBC Park for the ultimate prize."
Business,"Card game's popularity is fanned by a combination of television, technology and, for some, the allure of big money."
Business,"In Maryland, requests from state's largest malpractice insurer to raise premiums an average of 41 percent has triggered a fierce debate."
Sports,The scene at the end of Colorado's victory Saturday night probably was not what the university was looking for after a tumultuous off-season.
Business,"Developers find themselves pushing harder, agreeing to bend more and working patiently through the unique concerns of landowners."
Sci/Tech,Evans led a team that developed a new class of mainframe computers that allowed different applications to be run simultaneously.
World,One death was reported as Hurricane Frances hit some of the same stops that Hurricane Charley visited three weeks ago.
World,Investigators suspect that the attackers had secreted a cache of weapons in the school weeks before their brutal attack.
Business,"The lights went out about 2 am Sunday for the Patel family here, just as they did 23 days earlier. Through the night the family listened to the rain dripping into "
Sci/Tech,"If you go outside early on Wednesday morning you might see an incredible sight - a spacecraft returning from outer space. After a whirlwind tour a million miles from Earth, the Genesis spacecraft is returning."
Sports,"Prishtin, 5 September 2004 - (KosovoNews) - An Albanian youth was killed on the island of Zakinthos on Saturday night after being stabbed while young Albanian soccer fans were celebrating their country #39;s win over Greece in a World Soccer Cup qualifier "
Sports,"Alex Kovalev and Sergei Samsonov scored in the second period to lead Russia to a 5-2 victory over Slovakia on Sunday night, clinching second place in the North American pool at the World Cup of Hockey."
Sports,Kyle Orton threw for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns Sunday to lead 24th-ranked Purdue to a 51-0 rout of Syracuse. Taylor Stubblefield caught five passes for 
Sports,"Seattle, WA -- The Fresno State defense forced five turnovers, three of them being returned for touchdowns, as the Bulldogs defeated the Washington Huskies by a score of 35-16 in the season opener for both schools at Husky Stadium."
World,  Rescuers in southwest China sought help from the military Monday as they searched for dozens of people missing in torrential floods.
World,"THE Howard government would sell the rest of Telstra within months of a return to power, Labor warned. With a Newspoll showing the government in a winning position in 12 key marginal seats, Labor seized on "
World," Floods and landslides have killed 55 people in southwest China in the past four days, washing away homes and roads, knocking down power lines and leaving at least one city cut off, state media said on Monday."
Sports, John Lackey allowed two hits in 7 1 3 innings and the Anaheim Angels moved a little closer to Oakland in the AL West with a 2 1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday night.
Sports, Curt Schilling won his major league leading 18th game and David Ortiz hit his 35th home run as the Boston Red Sox edged the Texas Rangers 6 5 in American League at Fenway Park Sunday.
World," Floods and landslides have killed 55  people in southwest China in the past four days, washing away  homes and roads, knocking down power lines and leaving at least  one city cut off, state media said on Monday."
Business,"Acer, the Taiwanese personal computer maker, has appointed an Italian to replace its current president, a move that underscores its raging global ambitions."
Sports,A bases-loaded walk from the O's Jorge Julio in the ninth gives the Yankees a 4-3 win over the Orioles.
Sports, Julius Jones scored on a 17 yard  touchdown run with 37 seconds left as the Dallas Cowboys scored  two touchdowns in the last two minutes to stun the Seattle  Seahawks 43 39 in the National Football League Monday.
Sports,Kyle Orton passes for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead the Boilermakers to a 51-0 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.
Sports,"The Capitals' top pick in last April's draft, Alexander Ovechkin, scores to help Russia down Slovakia, 5-2, on Sunday night."
Sports,They were 4-12 last year. They have had a losing record in 15 of 16 seasons since the franchise last relocated. They have won one playoff game since 1947.
Sports,Greek and Albanian soccer fans fought across Greece as Athens police fired tear gas to disperse crowds following a loss by European champion Greece in a World Cup qualifier.
Sports,"Though Electronic Arts' Madden NFL video games have always set the standard for how the game is played on the virtual field, this year's edition makes its biggest strides by incorporating what teams go through off it."
Sports," Jason Giambi's agent said the New York Yankees first baseman appreciated the support of fans, though he didn't address a report last week that said his client told a grand jury he used steroids."
Sci/Tech,"In a piece of aerial razzle-dazzle worthy of a James Bond movie, a NASA spacecraft is scheduled to drop a capsule into Earth #39;s atmosphere Wednesday, and a helicopter waiting in the skies over "
Sports,"t has been an uninspiring United States Open for the American men, who fell apart with remarkable alacrity in the first week of the tournament."
Sports,"English cricket captain Michael Vaughan blasted a 74, but it was not enough to keep India from scoring a 23-run consolation victory in the third and final one-day international at the Lords ground in London."
World,"At first, said Syed Rehman Mir, the policemen treated him with the deference he had come to expect as a senior government doctor in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir."
World,"The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi #39;s cabinet edged up slightly on a latest survey, with the unpopular pension reform program advocatedby him remaining "
Sports,"According to Serena Williams, at least three doctors told her not to play this US Open because her surgically repaired left knee was acting up of late."
World,"Floods and landslides have killed 55 people in southwest China in the past four days, washing away homes and roads, knocking down power lines and leaving at least one city cut off, state media said on Monday."
World," Bahamians emerged Sunday from 48 hours of roaring winds and severe flooding to witness the destruction left by Hurricane Frances: wrecked homes and collapsed roofs, yards littered with mangled trees."
World," At least 79 people were killed and 74 were missing in some of the worst storms southwest China has seen in many years, disaster relief officials said."
Sports, Julius Jones scored on a 17 yard touchdown run with 37 seconds left as the Dallas Cowboys scored two touchdowns in the last two minutes to stun the Seattle Seahawks 43 39 in the National Football League Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer #39;s new line of iMacs, which goes on sale later this month, gives the company #39;s diehard fans several reasons to upgrade, including a big speed boost and more affordable prices."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is making a major push to get Windows users to embrace the security-focused overhaul to its XP computer operating system.
Sci/Tech,"September 2, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Linux distributor Red Hat (redhat.com) announced on Thursday that it has appointed Charles E. Peters, Jr."
Sports,London: The hallowed turfs of Lord #39;s once again provided the inspiration for the Indian team who ended their five-match losing streak with a thrilling 23-run victory over England in the third and final NatWest Challenge one-day cricket international here 
Sports,"full of hope in the latter stages of a Grand Slam tournament. And she is achingly aware of how all the others ended. Mauresmo, 25, is a showcase for heartbreak in tennis."
Sci/Tech,Evans led a team that developed a new class of mainframe computers that allowed different applications to be run simultaneously.
Business,"he British arm of the accounting firm Ernst  amp; Young faces an investigation into its auditing of Equitable Life Assurance Society, an insurer that almost collapsed, a spokesman for the firm said over the weekend."
Sports,It was not just a two-goal lead England threw away in its opening World Cup qualifier against Austria here on Saturday. Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s margin for error was also discarded when David James allowed Andreas 
Sports,"Second seed Amelie Mauresmo powered into the quarter-finals of the US Open with a 6-4 6-2 demolition of Francesca Schiavone, the 16th seed from Italy."
Sports,"This was his day, one he #39;ll remember long after it fades from most others #39; memories. But it almost wasn #39;t that way. This was almost a disaster of the highest order, one the Rangers might never have forgotten or recovered from, for that matter."
World,"A strong earthquake shook western Japan on yesterday, injuring at least four people, news reports said. There were no immediate reports of damage."
World,Two Taiwanese men were arrested Saturday on suspicion of spying on the Air Force #39;s Mirage 2000-E fighter and Tien Kung cruise missile for China.
Business," The dollar stayed firm against other  major currencies on Monday, helped by U.S. jobs data, but  traders said it lacked momentum to advance strongly."
Business," China will decide whether to ease or  tighten restrictions on credit and investment after reviewing  economic data for August due this month, central bank governor  Zhou Xiaochuan said on Monday."
World, The Hong Kong company that bought global label Guy Laroche last week says it plans to use the prestigious French brand to spearhead its push into the yet untapped fashion riches of China.
Sports,"Andy Roddick pounded Guillermo Caas of Argentina, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3, to advance to the fourth round of the U.S. Open."
Business,"Television networks have worked hard in the last two years to strike their own product placement deals, closing the gap with the movies."
Business,"here was a time when adding just under 150,000 jobs a month, three years into an economic recovery, would have been considered a disaster."
Business," The Philippine government has mandated three investment banks to underwrite a bond offer that will raise at least  $750 million in the overseas capital market, Philippine Daily Inquirer reports, citing unnamed banking and government "
Sports,Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 5-under-par 66 Saturday to regain the lead in the European Masters with Ryder Cup teammates Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia a stroke behind.
Sports,"The southern hemisphere #39;s Tri-nations and Super 12 rugby union competitions will be expanded from 2006, it was announced on Monday."
World,"WAKAYAMA -- A strong earthquake rocked Wakayama Prefecture and surrounding areas shortly before midnight Sunday, about 5 hours after a similar-sized quake hit the region."
Business," China will decide whether to ease or tighten restrictions on credit and investment after reviewing economic data for August due this month, central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Monday."
Sports," Brent Schaeffer became the first Southeastern Conference freshman quarterback to start an opener in 59 years, running for one touchdown and throwing for another score in No. 14 Tennessee's 42 17 win over UNLV on Sunday night."
World,"Former President Bill Clinton's heart bypass, expected Monday, likely will be an ordinary replumbing of his ailing heart, not some new whiz-bang robotic or ""keyhole"" surgery, leading surgeons say.    A source close to the former president who spoke on condition of anonymity said Clinton has told him the surgery was scheduled for Monday morning..."
World," Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of Florida with fire hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops before weakening to a tropical storm and crawling inland with heavy rain..."
Business,Tokyo stocks rose by midday on Monday as a broad range of issues got a lift from a key survey that boosted optimism on Japan #39;s economic outlook and raised expectations that growth figures will be revised up.
Business,"The dollar stayed firm against other major currencies on Monday, helped by US jobs data, but traders said it lacked momentum to advance strongly."
Business,"RISING oil prices and interest rates have hit confidence in service firms, but manufacturers have recorded their best spell of orders for nine years, two new surveys show today."
Business,"RIYADH : Oil-rich Saudi Arabia has earmarked 41 billion riyals (10.9 billion dollars) of its expected budget surplus for development projects but will spend most of it on repaying part of its public debt, Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz said."
Sci/Tech,Vormetric #39;s CoreGuard helps Ocwen protect confidential information in its online exchange for the mortgage industry. By Steven Marlin.
Sci/Tech,Several weeks ago The News-Press featured an excellent article on what the Windows XP user should expect when Microsoft releases Windows XP Service Pack 2. So I #39;m pretty sure most Good Booters are aware if they #39;re in doubt as to whether or not to install 
Sports,LONDON (England): Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said his side were in desperate need of a match-winner after losing to Australia in their one-day warm-up match at Lords.
Sports,"NCA amp;T 16, NC Central 15: Carlos Davalos kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired to give NC A amp;T a victory against NC Central yesterday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh."
Sports,Elliott Sadler raced to his second victory of the season and wrapped up a spot in the NASCAR #39;s new championship playoff Sunday night at California Speedway.
Sports,"Pete Munro cannot describe the vibe, but he can feel it. He can sense the confidence growing. So he and many of his Astros teammates weren #39;t concerned Sunday afternoon after the Pirates scored three runs in the first."
World,The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan prepared to resume talks today after harsh words over the weekend threatened to complicate the wide-ranging discussions that include their decades-old dispute over the Himalayan province of Kashmir.
World,"Palestinians launched a registration drive Saturday among 1.8 million eligible voters ahead of long-overdue elections, but few heeded the call and apathetic residents said they have little faith in the electoral process."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov independently called for an international anti-terrorist alliance yesterday, as Lavrov arrived on a scheduled visit to Israel."
World,"Mahmudiya Sept 5: At least 44 people have been killed in one of the bloodiest days since the new Iraqi government took office, as police suffered heavy losses in two separate incidents and clashes raged between US forces and insurgents."
Business,"Nippon Steel Corp. has told Toyota, Honda and Nissan it wants to raise steel prices for the second time this year, the Asahi Shimbun reports."
Business,"JEDDAH, 6 September 2004 - Development banking is defined as a form of financial intermediary providing financing to high priority investment projects in a developing economy."
Sci/Tech,where an earthquake killed two people last Christmas - pass on a few miles from the village of Parkfield (population 18) which has been hit six times in 
Sports,"Vijay Singh shot a 68 to widen his lead over Tiger Woods at the Deutsche Bank Championship, putting him one round from his sixth victory of the year and the No."
Sports,"By beating Slovakia, 5-2, on Sunday night at the Air Canada Center, Russia set up at least one rematch with a top rival in the World Cup of Hockey."
Sports,"Brian Vickers never raced in the Southern 500, so the only tradition he knows about the Labor Day weekend is winning the pole for the inaugural Pop Secret 500."
World,"Responding to a public outcry after a bloody Palestinian attack, Israeli bulldozers began flattening land for a security barrier in a part of the West Bank that has been ignored up to now."
World,At least 64 people are now known to have died as a result of torrential rain in south-western China. About 70 more are missing in what the Xinhua news agency describes as the most destructive storms of the year in Sichuan province and nearby Chongqing.
Sci/Tech,"Ten years ago last Wednesday, Cafe Cyberia, billed as the world's first Internet cafe, opened in the West End of London."
Sci/Tech,"The WB Network has begun previewing its television shows over the Internet, hoping to reach more viewers more quickly, especially during the busy fall season."
World, India and Pakistan tried on Monday to  build fresh momentum into a nine month old peace process that  has frayed over their dispute over Kashmir.
Sports,"Elliott Sadler all but locks up his spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, pulling away with 10 laps to go to win the Pop Secret 500."
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., the world #39;s biggest carmaker by value, will invest 3.8 billion yuan (\$461 million) with its partner Guangzhou Automobile Group to boost manufacturing capacity in "
Sports,"A damaged Albanian car is seen in central Athens, early Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 . Greek and Albanians soccer fans fought across the country, following a loss by European champion Greece in a World Cup qualifier in Tirana."
Sports,"After going hitless in his previous 23 at-bats, Tony Batista came through at the perfect time for the Montreal Expos. Batista hit a one-out RBI double in the 12th inning and the Expos ended "
World,"Japanese authorities warned of possible aftershocks after two strong earthquakes hit western Japan on Sunday, but said the tremors were not directly linked to the sort "
World,"A storm in China #39;s southwest has left at least 79 people dead and 74 missing after heavy rain caused bridges to collapse and triggered floods and landslides, Agence France-Presse said, citing disaster relief workers."
World," Typhoon Songda had injured 21 people as it approached the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, officials said."
World," When residents in a district of the Marshall Islands capital quench their thirst, the water is more than likely to be contaminated by human waste and the decomposed bodies of relatives."
Business,"Share in healthcare conglomerate Australian Pharmaceutical Industries surged more than five per cent in early trade today after the company moved to boost its retail pharmacy operations by acquiring health, beauty and lifestyle retailer New Price Retail "
Business,"Brazil #39;s metalworkers union approved a contract with the country #39;s automakers giving workers a 10 percent pay increase and limits on overtime, the O Estado de S. Paulo daily newspaper reported."
Business,"Optimism amongst executives in Britain #39;s service sector soured in early August on rising interest rates and soaring oil prices, a Confederation of British Industry report says."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO Computer scientist Bob Evans, who helped popularize personal computing, has died. He was 77. His son Doug said Evans died Thursday of heart failure at his home in the San Francisco of Hillsborough."
Sports,"John Force, the NHRA #39;s winningest driver and 12-time Funny Car champion, is quick to point out that his 25-year friendship with teammate Gary Densham helped forge Force #39;s remarkable career."
Sports,"At almost noon yesterday, the Bellevue High School linebacker was just waking up from a deep slumber, the kind a body dives into after extreme physical exertion."
World,"Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers yesterday ended their first round of talks over Kashmir on a positive note, resolving to take forward the peace process, an official said."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano's 8.6bn (\$15.3bn) bid for UK lender Abbey will help create a single regional financial market, the European Union's Mario Monti says."
Business,"Labor Day is a time to fire up the barbecue pit and hang out at the beach for the last official rite of summer. It #39;s also the day, every four years, when the presidential candidates ramp up their campaigns for the homestretch to Election Day."
Business,"From bank accounts and mortgages to credit cards and car loans, let the buyer beware: Financial fees are on the rise. And many are just waiting to blindside you."
Business,"Towering over historic Beale Street, the NBA #39;s newest arena -- and one of its flashiest -- is almost ready for business. The \$250 million FedExForum scheduled a Labor Day party for the "
Sci/Tech,"With the race for dominance in processor clock speed over, or at least waning, the pursuit for overall performance gains through architectural enhancements is officially beginning."
Sci/Tech,"Particle physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), currently under construction at CERN in Geneva will produce around 15 Petabytes of data each year - 15 million, billion bytes."
Sports,"Maria Sharapova #39;s drive to win another Grand Slam title ended on Saturday when she lost to Mary Pierce 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the third round of the US Open."
Sports,"The Super 12 and Tri-Nations competitions will be expanded from 2006 in a bid by the South Africa, New Zealand and Australia rugby unions to extend a lucrative broadcasting contract with News Limited."
Sports,"FONTANA, CALIF. - Elliott Sadler raced to his second victory of the season Sunday night at California Speedway and all but wrapped up a spot in NASCAR #39;s new championship playoff."
World,"Iraq was scrambling to confirm on Monday whether the most wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the run had been captured, after a day of government confusion with top officials making contradictory statements."
World,Israel is pressing foreign donors to finance the construction of a web of roads through the occupied territories - made necessary by the building of the vast  quot;security quot; barrier and Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
World," As France awaited word on two journalists being held hostage in Iraq, officials made clear that they expected to benefit from their stand against the US led invasion and occupation."
World,"The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed to suspend work on the construction of nuclear reactors in North Korea for a second year but stopped short of scrapping the project, a Japanese newspaper said on Monday."
World, Pakistan rejected as  quot;politicking quot; a US official's weekend claim that Osama bin Laden was close to being captured.
Business,"Many working families still feel no benefit from the US economic recovery, the Economic Policy Institute says. While business is improving, average wages have fallen, job satisfaction has declined and the "
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., Asia #39;s largest carmaker, will invest 3.8 billion yuan (\$461 million) with its partner Guangzhou Automobile Group to boost capacity in China and catch up with rivals with established car plants in the country."
Business,Michael Eisner reportedly has told Walt Disney Co. directors that company President Robert Iger is his  quot;preferred choice quot; to succeed him as chief executive of the media 
Business,Unichem Laboratories has has entered into an agreement with Lannett Company of USA for the exclusive supply of one or more generic drug products.
Sports,"_ Serena Williams left her opponent swinging at shadows, then Andy Roddick finished off his work with a 135 mph fastball. Roddick and Williams easily aced their latest tests in the US Open on "
Sports,"Boston at Oakland (10:05 pm EDT). The Red Sox, opening a seven-game road trip, have won 17 of their last 19 games to cut the Yankees #39; AL East lead to 21/2 games."
World,Sir Mark Thatcher is waiting to find out when he will be questioned over his alleged involvement in an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea.
World," A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Ivan churned closer to the Caribbean, packing sustained winds of 135 mph with meteorologists saying it's possible that the system could reach Category 5 status."
World, The trial is due to resume of the man accused of masterminding the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and of the only woman to have been detained over the massacre by the United Nations court trying the suspects.
Sci/Tech,"Fujitsu, Japan #39;s biggest computer manufacturer, have joined hands with Cisco to produce high-end routers and switches for the Japanese market."
Sports,Serena Williams says she has no regrets about going against doctors #39; advice to participate in the US Open where she is dominating opponents and enjoying unprecedented crowd support.
Sports,"Kerr claimed her third tournament of the year Sunday, overcoming a shaky final round and a strong challenge from Christina Kim to win the State Farm Classic."
Sports,"  There was a brazen quality to Maria Sharapova #39;s Wimbledon championship, a sense that she could achieve anything on the strength of her will."
Sports,The Australian Rugby Union yesterday denied South African reports that the blueprint for an expanded Super 12 competition had been completed and would not include a team from Melbourne.
Sports,"It took 12 weeks for the Green Bay Packers to work out a deal with Tim Couch, six weeks to get him in uniform and five weeks to decide he wasn #39;t capable of playing in their offense."
World,"Israel began construction of a section of the separation fence in the southern West Bank on Sunday, five days after Palestinian suicide bombers carried out an attack from the area, local newspaper Haaretz reported."
World,"As the standoff over North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions continues, members of a multinational consortium in charge of constructing two light-water reactors in the North have tentatively decided to put off their stalled project by another year."
World," Former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim launched a final bid to completely clear his name, a challenge rare in Malaysia's legal system and a move which could lead to his immediate return to politics."
World, The State Department accused Syria on Friday of threatening members of Lebanon's parliament to force enactment of an extension of three years in the term of pro Syrian President Emile Lahoud.
Sports,The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team preview for the Italian Grand Prix.
Business,"Canada #39;s business community may have found a well-placed advocate at the cabinet table in David Emerson, but that doesn #39;t mean the new federal Industry Minister will necessarily carry the day on bank mergers."
Sports,Serena Williams was all about show at the beginning of this US Open. Dress in what some would consider an outrageous manner. Tweak the tennis establishment.
Sports,"The phrase it #39;s a marathon, not a sprint #39; is usually associated with the English Premier League. This saying now also describes World Cup qualifying, which has become a league of sorts in its own right."
Sports,"The players and coaching staff of De La Salle High accepted the end of  quot;The Streak. quot;. One day after the California team had its 151-game winning streak, the nation #39;s longest, snapped "
World,Iraqi government forces carried out a series of assaults in Saddam Hussein #39;s home region yesterday that were followed by conflicting reports that his former right-hand man was captured.
World,"New Zealand and Malaysia have agreed to carry out studies on a possible free trade deal, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton was quoted Monday as saying in Jakarta."
World,"Chancellor Gerhard Schroeders party was routed in elections in the small western state of Saarland, where public anger over his cuts in social programmes also boosted a small far-right party that benefited from the national mood of protest."
Business,"As he prepares to take the world #39;s biggest privately held investment bank public, Lazard Chief Executive Bruce Wasserstein is showing bankers the door."
Sci/Tech,Eskimos in the Arctic are worried about changes in the wildlife resulting from climate change and the gradual increase in contaminants.
Sci/Tech,"Dr. Marcia Angell's case against drug companies and their business practices is tough, persuasive and troubling."
Business,"SHANGHAI : China #39;s largest manufacturer of personal computers Lenovo Group said it is in negotiations with a major information technology company, believed to be US-based IBM."
Business," A corporate spending survey that  boosted optimism about Japan's economy drove Tokyo shares  sharply higher on Monday, while other Asian stock markets  traded around multi month highs."
World," Floods and landslides have killed 76  people in southwest China in the past four days and washed away  homes and roads, knocked down power lines and cut off at least  one city, state media said on Monday."
World,"\Shops and businesses reopen in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, as the authorities lift a days-long curfew,"
World,Abidjan - President Thabo Mbeki on Monday said Ivorian groups embroiled in a bitter two-year civil upheaval have agreed to four proposals to put the troubled west African country back on the road to peace.
Business,The dollar pared earlier gains versus the yen on Monday as traders took profits following the US currency #39;s advance last week on positive jobs news that raised prospects for an interest rate rise later this month.
Business,"Last week, for example, the Rainier Valley mother mailed her payment check to the bank before Sept. 1, knowing that the Postal Service probably would deliver it in a couple of days."
Business,  Striking Aliant Inc. workers returned to their picket lines over the weekend with guarded optimism that their four month old labour dispute could soon be over.
Business,"Japanese firms continue to spend on new equipment and production plants, a survey finds, underlining a continuing recovery in the world's second-largest economy."
Sci/Tech,"Of all the things folks love about consumer electronics, constantly falling prices probably ranks right up there with big-screen televisions and MP3 players."
Sci/Tech,Credentials: Bachelor #39;s degree in psychology from Michigan State University; master #39;s degree in education/political science from Arizona State University; doctorate degree in educational leadership/policy studies from ASU.
Sci/Tech,"Packard said on Friday that it has won a  $55m, five year contract from retailer 7 Eleven to upgrade the technology at the convenience store chain in the US."
Sports,"Kerr claimed her third LPGA Tour tournament of the year yesterday, overcoming final-round difficulties and a strong challenge from Kim to win the State Farm Classic."
Sports,They did what no high school football team in the last 12 years had been able to do. It was the little-known Bellevue (Wash.) Wolverines that ended the greatest streak in high school sports 
Sports,"The veteran running back was among 15 players released by coach Andy Reid on Sunday, as the team got down to the required 53-man roster."
Sports,"The Tri-nations championship involving Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will be expanded from six to nine matches from 2006, according to the governing body SANZAR."
World,VLADIKAVKAZ - The death toll from Russia #39;s school hostage crisis climbed to at least 350 yesterday as grieving relatives prepared to bury the first victims while others sifted through overwhelmed morgues for their lost loved ones.
World,"The United Nations continues to receive reports of clashes throughout the Sudanese region of Darfur, where as many as 4,000 people are believed to have been forced from their villages "
World,"World News  gt; Dhaka, Sep 5 : A powerful bomb ripped through an old building in the Bangladesh city of Sylhet Sunday, leaving at least two people dead and seven wounded."
World,The kidnapping and killing of truck drivers by Iraqi insurgents continued Sunday as at least four more men were taken hostage and the body of an Egyptian man was found.
World,"September 6, 2004 -- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Three Saudi Arabian security men were killed yesterday in clashes with militants in the northern city of Buraydah, state television reported."
World,"Shops and businesses have reopened in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, after the authorities lifted a curfew imposed last Wednesday."
World,"Senior Democrats call on John Kerry to reinvigorate his campaign, or risk losing the US election."
Sports,Luke Donald hailed yesterday #39;s European Masters victory in Switzerland as even more satisfying than his Scandinavian Masters success a month ago.
Business,"Rising oil prices and interest rates have hit confidence in British service firms but manufacturers have recorded their best spell of orders for nine years, two new surveys showed today."
Sci/Tech,"Genesis: This week over Utah, Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots will try to snag a returning spacecraft carrying solar particles. By Michael Stroh."
Sci/Tech,"Attendees at Apple Expo in Paris are impressed at the look of the new iMac G5, but mixed on whether it #39;s the right solution for their needs."
Sports,"California Speedway officials expected a near sellout crowd of more than 110,000 for the inaugural Pop Secret 500 on Sunday night."
Sports,"Estoril, Sep 06 - Valentino Rossi won the Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril for the fourth year in a row on Sunday, extending his MotoGP World Championship lead over Sete Gibernau."
Sports,The Russians are heading back to the US while struggling Slovakia has drawn Canada for the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Hockey.
Sports,"  They traded phone calls, father and son, but never made connections Saturday night. Jay Haas, calling from Pebble Beach, Calif., ended up leaving a voice mail message, and Bill Haas still had his father's wisdom playing in his head when he approached the first tee yesterday in Round 3 of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston. The ..."
Sports,"  They both skipped the Olympics, complaining about unforgiving injuries. But now Jennifer Capriati and Serena Williams, both sorely in need of a big win, have put themselves in position to meet on the stage that matters most    in the quarterfinals of the US Open."
World,"Lucky me - is the brand name of the packaged instant noodle that Celia Huerto shows me. Her family of seven gets only two packages of Lucky me, two kilograms of rice and two cans of sardines every day as food aid from the local authorities."
Sports,"For those tempted to question or complain about the call to the bullpen with Curt Schilling two outs away from his fourth complete game of the season yesterday, consider the example set by the pitcher himself. It was a silent, practically imperceptible, protest."
Sports,"Drained by a difficult week, the New York Yankees needed an uplifting victory. That's exactly what they got yesterday."
Sports,"Vinny Castilla , who has 298 homers, became the first Rockies player to hit 30 in a season six times."
Sports,"Derek Lowe doesn't expect to pass unnoticed on the Red Sox' first trip back to Oakland, Calif., since his dramatic save in Game 5 of their division series last October -- and his subsequent vulgar gesture toward the A's dugout immediately after the final out."
Sports,"  Veteran cornerback Terrell Buckley was the most notable casualty yesterday as the Patriots trimmed their roster to 53 to meet the league deadline, cutting a total of 12 players and placing two on the reserve/physically unable to perform list."
Sports,  The handling of the rape case against Los Angeles Laker star Kobe Bryant has some sexual assault victims and those who work with them worried that it will make women more reluctant to report attacks in the future.
Business,"Kristen Galfetti's small glass office at the new Genzyme Corp. headquarters in Cambridge has two doors. One allows access from the hall, and the other opens onto a four-foot-wide walkway on the building's perimeter."
Sports,"Can a season be lost before Labor Day? Generally, the answer is no. Even the worst losses can be worked around when they occur on the first weekend of September. There's more than enough time for a team to move past any disappointment in losing a game most expected it to win."
Business,Once roof gardens were just a matter of aesthetics; now there's something called a  quot;green roof quot; that has environmental benefits.
Business,"  When proud alumnus Ken Lay donated  $1.2 million in company stock to the University of Missouri five years ago, campus leaders hailed the donation from the then chairman of Enron Corp."
Business,"There are 1.1 million fossils in the collection of Harvard's Museum of Natural History: invertebrate, vertebrate, and one of more recent origin. Insert 50 cents, and it lets you make a phone call."
Business,"Many of you can't be trusted with your own computers. Stupidity isn't the problem. It's laziness, mostly, combined with a penny-wise stinginess that resents the \$40 price of a good antivirus program."
World,"France makes Steven Spielberg a Legion of Honour, in recognition of his film-making talent."
World,"  A week after reaching a truce with Moqtada al Sadr's rebel militia, a move officials hailed as a breakthrough that would let them bolster security forces and restart reconstruction projects, the interim Iraqi government faces a deepening crisis of confidence among the country's Shi'ite Muslim majority."
World,  Mothers wailed over the coffins of their children yesterday and dozens of townsmen dug graves in a football field size piece of scrubland next to the cemetery. Funeral processions snaked through the streets as grief stricken Russians began to bury victims of the terror attack on a school that left more than 350 people dead.
World,"The presidential candidates and their running mates fanned out across the Midwest with Labor Day messages promising job creation, appealing for votes in the territory pivotal to winning November's election.    President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney were heading to three states between them Monday; Democratic candidate John Kerry and running mate John Edwards were venturing to six..."
Business,"A jump in job growth helped Wall Street inch higher last week, though Intel #39;s lowered revenue expectations kept gains to a minimum."
Business,"LAST LABOR DAY, we took note of the jobless recovery. At that time, almost two years after the relatively short 2001 recession had been declared over, the American economy still was losing jobs."
Sci/Tech,"Chinese makers and distributors of pornographic materials sent through the Internet, cellphones and other communication devices will face penalties as severe as life imprisonment under new rules that take effect Monday."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The US government #39;s Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) and software security companies have issued warnings about a number of security vulnerabilities in versions of Oracle Corp."
World,"Israel, for the first time, began building a section of its security barrier in an area of the southern West Bank, the Associated Press reported, citing unidentified Israeli government officials."
World,"Howling winds and severe flooding brought by Hurricane Frances pounded the Bahamas for two days, leaving at least two people dead, homes destroyed and yards littered with mangled trees."
Business," A corporate spending survey that boosted optimism about Japan's economy drove Tokyo shares sharply higher on Monday, while other Asian stock markets traded around multi month highs."
World," Every Friday, 17 year old Dhari al Zahameel's family would wait for him to come back from the mosque so they could have lunch together. Then one day the young al Zahameel didn't come home, instead sending word he had gone to fight in the jihad, or holy war."
Business, Japan's second quarter growth rate is likely to be revised up this week on the back of data showing increased corporate investment in factories and offices along with higher profits.
Sci/Tech, Both EMC and Veritas are building up their respective e mail archiving offerings through development and acquisition to give customers more stringent control of enterprise content.
Sports,"The young Spaniard is looking forward to racing on the legendary Monza circuit, and will enjoy his time in Italy - it almost feels like home for him!"
Business,"THE Australian dollar closed about half a US cent lower today, but was off its lows after a sharp fall on Friday night following a US dollar rally."
Business,"  Banco Santander Central Hispanico #39;s (STD) proposed 8.75 billion pound bid for UK bank Abbey National (UK:ANL) has been given the tentative approval of Mario Monti, the outgoing European Union competition commissioner, the Financial "
Business,"Eight months after their contract expired, London #39;s outside workers remain without a new deal. Contract talks are not scheduled and none have been held since June when new city manager Jeff Fielding arrived "
Sci/Tech,"China is cracking down on people who engage in the production of pornographic materials by means of the internet, mobile communication terminals and  quot;phone-sex quot;, according to a report by Xinhua news agency."
Business,"A shrinking pool of young adults, a dearth of international students and a tight job market are reducing demand for traditional, two-year master of business administration programs across the country."
Sci/Tech,"Those caught for  #39;serious offenses #39; could now face life imprisonment while less serious cases could result in compulsory surveillance, detainment, taking into custody by the police."
Sci/Tech,"ONE OF THE brains behind the music industry #39;s moves to drag old ladies, children and other file-sharers through the courts has just lost a slavery case."
World,On the anniversary of the Spanish Constitution yesterday ETA let off seven small explosive devices in as many Spanish cities. The blasts took place almost simultaneously at around 13.30 hours in Santillana 
World," Serena Williams left her opponent swinging at shadows, then Andy Roddick finished off his work with a 135 mph fastball. Roddick and Williams easily aced their latest tests in the U.S..."
Sci/Tech,MICROTHOFT #39;S bid to get its anti-thpam Sender ID accepted by the open thource community was dealt a bit of a blow when Apache rejected the idea.
World,"It is the nature of terrorism that every time one thinks there is a limit to the depths to which terrorists can sink, they contrive even baser atrocities."
Business,"William Hill Plc, the UK #39;s No. 2 bookmaker, said first-half profit jumped 36 percent as fewer favorites won at events such as the Euro 2004 soccer tournament."
Sci/Tech,Nevada officials will provide voters with touch-screen voting machines from Sequoia Voting Systems Inc. in a primary in September and in the general election in November.
Sports,Jennifer Capriati believes she has what it takes to finally get that first US Open title. She believes getting past Serena Williams in the quarterfinals could be the push she needs to make her Grand Slam dream come true.
Sports,"When the leaders walk up the 18th fairway today at the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston, they will be faced with decisions that have repercussions."
Sports," Elliott Sadler collared the biggest prize, a tidy  $279,398 winner #39;s check for capturing the Pop Secret 500 on Sunday at California Speedway."
Sports," WHITE SOX 6, MARINERS 2: At Chicago, Felix Diaz did something few pitchers have been able to do lately. He found a way to shut down Ichiro Suzuki."
World,Hundreds of soldiers patrolled the streets on Nepal #39;s capital on Monday after the government lifted a curfew imposed after deadly anti-Muslim riots erupted last week.
World,"Global investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston, or CSFB, has announced the appointment of former Merrill Lynch banker Zhang Liping as its country head for China."
Sports,"The Mariners begin a 13-game homestand today. It will be nice for them to put a word after home other than  quot;run. quot;. The day after Chicago hit five home runs in an 8-7 victory, the "
Sports,"Pro baseball: International League -- Pawtucket vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, R.I., 1 p.m.; Eastern League -- Portland vs. New Hampshire at Hadlock Field, Portland, Maine, 1 p.m.; Atlantic League -- Nashua vs. Newark at Holman Stadium, Nashua, 6:30 p.m."
Sports,"  Although Maria Sharapova's Siberian childhood was not spent in one of the region's infamous salt mines, she remained the salt of the tennis earth to the folks who made their way to Flushing Meadow in a record drove yesterday."
Sports,"Kathy Tremblay hoped to score a top-five finish in yesterday's Monster Challenge Triathlon. Instead, she took home first place, and a fat lip."
Sci/Tech,"Windows users who install Service Pack 2 should first scan their systems and remove any spyware, according to a Microsoft Executive."
Sports,"With the NatWest Challenge a thing of the past, Cricket365 scours the papers to bring our readers what the Indian media are saying about their players."
Sports,"The defending champions are finally in the World Cup of Hockey win column. Granted, their 3-1 victory last night came against Slovakia, the team that #39;s been the weakest in the North American pool so far."
Sports,"In the instant it took for the baseball to reach the right hand of Javier Vazquez, even someone with an outlook as rosy as Joe Torre #39;s had time to gasp and initiate worry."
World,"It is not only the government in Paris and numerous colleagues who demand the release of the two kidnapped French journalists in Iraq who have been threatened with death: There are also many voices from the Islamic world, including Amr Mussa, the secretary "
World, Russia on Monday mourned the deaths of hundreds of children and adults in its worst hostage drama as criticism mounted over the way President Vladimir Putin and his security forces handled the crisis.
Business," The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has recognised China as a full market economy, Chinese state press reported following a meeting of ASEAN finance ministers in Indonesia."
Sci/Tech," The telecom, which holds billions of dollars worth of wireless spectrum, has until mid October to file its reorganization plan."
World," After two weeks of terrorist violence in Russia, the State Department urged Americans visiting or living there to ""exercise caution and remain vigilant and aware"" to avoid becoming a random victim of a future attack."
Business,UK bookmaker William Hill reports a rise in half year profits helped by  increased trading hours and the Euro 2004 football championships.
Business,"Tony Blair could hinder efforts to winning a ""yes"" vote in the referendum on the EU constitution, says a leading think tank."
World,Federal prosecutors in Brazil say they have identified 137 politicians and more than 400 officials involved in a corruption scandal.
World,"Sequels to Shrek, Spider-Man and Harry Potter help propel US box office takings to a new summer record."
World," Weakened but persistent, Tropical Storm Frances took aim at the Florida Panhandle on Monday after leaving behind flooding and torn rooftops throughout a wide swath of central and southern Florida..."
Business,"Not everyone was complaining when the price of a barrel of oil flirted with the \$50 mark on global markets earlier this summer. For Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, it meant more money to "
Business,Tripoli sets outs transparent bidding process for foreign firms to woo investment for sanctions-hit oil sector. By Hassen Zenati - TRIPOLI.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has announced plans to deliver Longhorn, the next version of the Windows desktop client, in 2006. But to meet this deadline, Longhorn will not include some previously announced features, such as the WinFS storage subsystem."
Sports,"  Defending champion Andy Roddick finally met a seeded veteran in the third round of the US Open. Something of a challenge, right?"
Sports,"Lamb, who was in spring training with the Yankees, went 4-for-5, including his career-high 10th homer, and drove in four runs as the surging Astros beat the Pirates, 10-5, yesterday at Minute Maid Field for their ninth win in a row."
World,NAIROBI - The son of a Somali warlord who eluded and embarrassed United States forces a decade ago on Sunday stepped up his campaign to become president of a country his father helped plunge into anarchy.
Business,"William Hill, Britain #39;s second largest betting shop chain, today reported a 40 increase in half-year profits, but saw business slow during July and August."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft last week faced accusations of short-changing its Software Assurance customers following its decision to strip core features from the next major Windows client operating system, codenamed Longhorn."
World,"MALAYSIA announced today its second outbreak of deadly bird flu in three weeks, near a northern village close to the border with Thailand where the disease was first detected."
Sci/Tech,"The director of the National Hurricane Center stays calm in the midst of a storm, but wants everyone in hurricane-prone areas to get the message from his media advisories: Respect the storm's power and make proper response plans."
Sci/Tech,It's reality TV at its most sci-fi. Two Hollywood stunt pilots hired by NASA are practicing to snag the 400-pound Genesis capsule Wednesday to give it a softer landing as it hurtles to earth. It'll be broadcast live so they better get it right.
Sci/Tech,"A new device that costs a couple hundred bucks can turn the home office into a high-definition media center. It's a start anyway, and far less expensive than coughing up for a television setup."
World," The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan said on Monday they had made modest progress in talks to revive a flagging peace process, but the two nations showed no sign of resolving any differences over Kashmir."
World," The foreign ministers of India and  Pakistan said on Monday they had made modest progress in talks  to revive a flagging peace process, but the two nations showed  no sign of resolving any differences over Kashmir."
World,"Insecurity and intimidation are putting October elections in Afghanistan at risk, a new report says."
Sci/Tech,The telecoms watchdog Ofcom is considering how to regulate firms that let you make calls via the net.
Sci/Tech,Alternative form of high-speed Internet access makes its way to U.S. homes.
Sports,Blackburn have confirmed Souness has left Ewood Park and the BBC has confirmed he has agreed terms to succeed Sir Bobby Robson. Newcastle had targeted Birmingham #39;s Steve Bruce and Aston Villa manager David 
Sports,Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has predicted a difficult start for Australia #39;s new franchise in the expanded Super rugby competition starting in 2006.
Sports,"One by one, Bellevue High football assistants sprinted up the press-box corridor, shouting at the top of their lungs. Defensive coordinator James Hasty, a former NFL cornerback, was the loudest, screaming,  quot;The streak is over."
Sports,"The Cubs didn #39;t need to fly anywhere near Florida to be in the eye of the storm. For a team that is going on 100 years since last winning a championship, the only thing they never are at a loss for is controversy."
Sports,Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek has warned that Poland are confident ahead of their World Cup 2006 qualifying match against England on Wednesday.
World, Iraqi authorities struggled on Monday to clear up confusion over whether the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein #39;s ousted dictatorship had been nabbed in a shootout north of Baghdad.
World,"SHANGHAI : The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has recognised China as a full market economy, Chinese state press reported following a meeting of ASEAN finance ministers in Indonesia."
World,"A bomb blast killed two people and wounded 10 in northeastern Bangladesh Sunday, coinciding with a visit by a US counter-terrorism official to the country."
World, The chief suspect in the slaying of Serbia's first democratic prime minister since World War II returned to court Monday for a trial that has been marred by delays and bureaucratic tie ups.
World," An explosion was heard in Gaza City early Monday, but Palestinian and Israeli security officials said the blast had apparently been caused by a sonic boom."
Business, The dollar clung to most of the previous  session's gains against the euro on Monday after a positive  U.S. jobs report last week reinforced expectations for an  interest rate rise this month.
World, Israel renewed its threat on Monday  to remove Yasser Arafat but hinted it had delayed taking action  against the Palestinian president to avoid complicating a  planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
World,Some 13 million children in northern Nigeria are being vaccinated against polio in a bid to wipe out the disease.
Business,"MANILA (DPA): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it would help improve air quality in Indonesia through a US\$700,000 technical assistance grant."
Sci/Tech,"As the Internet turned 35 last week, Web speed-demons claimed a new record for how fast data can be transmitted over computer networks, announcing they had sent the equivalent of a big fat "
World,"SINGAPORE : Singapore says it is verifying reports of another bird flu outbreak in a Malaysian farm. Singapore was scheduled to review its current ban on Malaysian poultry and eggs on Saturday, but this may now be delayed."
Sports,"Graeme Souness is reportedly set to leave Blackburn and take over as Newcastles new manager. The Scot is said to have told his Blackburn playing staff of his intention this morning, and BBC Radio 5 Live "
Sports,Northern Ireland must win in Wales to revive their World Cup hopes according to former goalkeeper Tommy Wright. Saturday #39;s 3-0 defeat at home to Poland was a disastrous start for Lawrie Sanchez #39;s side and 
World,"NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan concluded talks Monday, declaring that the South Asian rivals had made significant progress in improving relations, despite their inability to agree on the future of divided Kashmir."
Sci/Tech, Alternative form of high speed Internet access makes its way to U.S. homes.
World," A massive car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Fallujah on Monday killing and wounding several U.S. Marines, a U.S. military official said on condition of anonymity."
Business, European stocks touched two month highs  on Monday as tech shares rallied after STMicroelectronics    stuck to its full year forecast while government bond yields  firmed on continuing speculation about rate hikes.
Business,Shares in William Hill have dipped after it warned growth in its winnings had slipped in July and August as customers enjoyed a lucky streak on horse races.
Business,"US aviation giant Boeing Co., facing stiff competition from Airbus, won #39;t be helped by a cut in government-backed loans to the European aircraft maker, a top EU official said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s largest permanent computing grid has gone online, giving scientists access to the processing power of 6,000 computers at 78 locations, including 1,000 at 12 sites across the UK."
Sci/Tech,"Apple should be pushing its Mac OS X software aggressively into corporations running Windows, says a Microsoft solution provider in Massachusetts, but others claim that Apple might be missing "
Sports,"Graeme Souness, a 33-1 outsider for the vacant managerial post at Newcastle this morning, has resigned his role at Blackburn and agreed terms with the Magpies, who he will join on Monday."
Sports,"Before the Portuguese Grand Prix, Sito Pons had restated his position that it could well be a mistake that decides the destination of the 2004 world championship."
Sports,"The Super 12 will become a Super 14 with additional teams in Australia and South Africa and the Tri-Nations will be expanded to nine matches between the Springboks, the Wallabies and the All Blacks."
World,"Malaysia #39;s former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim asked the nation #39;s highest court to set aside a corruption conviction for which he has already served jail time, seeking to clear his name and pave the way for a return to politics."
World,"The death toll from a suicide bombing outside a Moscow subway station rose to 10 as a 20-year-old man succumbed to his injuries, Russian news agencies reported."
World," LAMONGAN, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian farmer Agus  Saefuddin lives in the East Java regency of Lamongan, home to  three brothers who were key players in the Bali bombings that  killed 202 people, but he doesn't know their names."
World,"US soldiers are killed in an ambush on a military convoy near Falluja in Iraq, officials say."
Business," A proposed settlement between Coca Cola Co. and the European Commission to end a long running antitrust case over fizzy drinks is not yet set in stone, the European Union's executive said on Monday."
Sports, Elliott Sadler raced to his second victory of the season and all but wrapped up a spot in the NASCAR's new championship playoff Sunday night at California Speedway.
Sports,"four hours after missing out on its first Rose Bowl since 1959, the Cal football program was given reason for a half decade of hope."
World, Two top Egyptian officials arrived in the West Bank on Monday for talks with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Israel's planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Sports,"By now weve established that the fans are tired of college footballs bowl system, the prevailing opinion that wed all like to see a playoff."
Business," China's central bank said it was  considering further measures to rein in growth in the world's  seventh largest economy, but would take a hard look at August  economic data before making any decisions."
Business,"UK factories enjoyed a surge in new orders over the summer, but high oil prices weighed on the service sector, surveys suggest."
World," PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian rebel politician  Anwar Ibrahim, freed from jail last week, sought on Monday to  clear the way for his return to active politics when his  lawyers moved to have his criminal record wiped clean."
Sci/Tech,\A panda in China who became pregnant after watching sex education videos gives birth to twins.
Sports,"Troy Murphy had his fourth straight double-double with a career-high 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors won consecutive games for the first time this "
World,"New Delhi, Sept. 6 (NNN): Concluding their two-day Foreign Ministers-level talks, India and Pakistan on Monday decided to continue the ceasefire, which is in force since November 25, 2003."
Business,"Toyota Motor and Chinese partner Guangzhou Automobile reportedly will invest 3.8 billion yuan (\$US459 million) to build a new plant in China, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 vehicles."
World, Several US marines were either killed or wounded when a powerful car bomb exploded in a neighbourhood on the edge of Fallujah Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Newborn infants display an innate preference for looking at attractive faces rather than their opposite, researchers say."
Sci/Tech,"Four years after its splashy launch, chip maker is still struggling."
Sports,"Point guard #39;s late play is difference vs. Raptors; Heat #39;s O #39;Neal surpasses 10,000 rebounds in win. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Jason Kidd couldn #39;t have scripted a better ending, except perhaps for a flashier assist on the winning basket."
World," Two strong earthquakes that struck western Japan are unlikely to be precursors to the type of massive tremors that hit the region every century or so and the chances of major aftershocks seem low, a government panel said on Monday."
Sports,"Normally, the Major League Baseball Players Association #39;s executive board meetings gather about as much attention as a Brewer-Pirate game."
Sci/Tech," Locusts in West Africa are devouring crops and breeding at such a rate they are expected to create a substantial number of new swarms across the region in September, two reports said."
Sci/Tech,"Business India: Tokyo, Dec 7 : Victor Co of Japan (JVC) has said it has succeeded in manufacturing an environmentally friendly DVD with a special plastic synthesised from corn starch."
World,\Japan's professional baseball players threaten to strike for the first time since the game was introduced 70 years ago.
Sports,Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan was able to salvage the emergence of a potential new star out of a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Middlesbrough.
Business,"The European Commission first expects to make a decision next week on competition issues raised by the bid from Spain #39;s Santander Central Hispano for Abbey National, a spokeswoman says."
Business," Indonesian shares ended marginally lower Monday as investors, mostly local retails, took profit in select blue chips that rose in the previous seven sessions, dealers said."
Sci/Tech,"According to the interpretations by China #39;s Supreme People #39;s Court and Supreme People #39;s Procuratorate, grave cases of non-profit production and dissemination of pornographic materials are also criminal and subject to punishment."
Sci/Tech,"This week, chip giant Intel is hosting its twice-a-year Intel Developer Forum, where PC hardware and software developers will hear the company #39;s plans for future products."
Sci/Tech,"Large-sized LCD panel pricing fell faster than expected last month, due to disappointing demand, rising supply and swelling inventories that created a near-term headache for suppliers, but also paved the way for stronger sales during Q4, according to "
Sports,The 51-year-old Scot has been given the St James #39; Park job after his predecessor was shown the door following a poor run of results.
Sports,Notes and quotes from various drivers following California Speedway #39;s Pop Secret 500. Jeff Gordon slipped to second in points following an engine failure while Jimmie Johnson moved back into first.
World,"  Two days after the bloody end of a hostage crisis left more than 300 people dead, the identity of the attackers who seized a school in the ethnic patchwork of Russia #39;s North Caucasus region remained uncertain yesterday."
World,Asasma Butt walked up to the entrance of the Lyce Rabelais in northern Paris last Thursday - the first day of school for students across France -he did something she didn #39;t want to do.
World," A pair of powerful earthquakes struck western Japan today, rattling several major cities and triggering tsunami waves. There are reports at least four people are injured, but no damage reports yet."
World,"The Japanese government #39;s Food Safety Commission will meet Monday to discuss cattle-testing procedures for mad cow disease, possibly bringing forward the end of Japan #39;s ban on imports of US beef."
Sci/Tech,Pennsylvania #39;s attorney general on Monday sued two men for allegedly violating state law by sending out junk e-mail touting an online university that grants diplomas in 72 hours.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is warning Windows XP users to check for and remove any spyware that may be installed on computer systems before installing the Windows XP service pack 2 (SP2), security update."
Sci/Tech,"The worldwide demand for storage capacity continues to accelerate rapidly, with the latest research from analyst IDC showing a 41."
Sci/Tech,"A new batch of phone numbers will be assigned to accommodate the emerging market for cheap phone calls over the Internet, telecoms industry regulator Ofcom says."
World,"BEIJING : At least 90 people were killed and 77 were missing in torrential storms lashing southwest China, disaster relief officials said."
World,"There might seem few places less likely to be scorched by the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, than Nepal. Outside Kathmandu, the Himalayan kingdom exists in a timeless trance of mountains and road-free valleys all but lost to the present day."
Sci/Tech," A new batch of phone numbers will be assigned in Britain to accommodate the emerging market for cheap phone calls over the Internet, the UK's media and telecoms regulator said on Monday."
World," Unsolicited Internet messages account for more than half of all e mails received in China, an international ""spam"" expert said on Monday, urging the Chinese government to take forceful action against junk mail."
Business, The dollar retained most of the previous  session's gains against the euro on Monday after a positive  U.S. jobs report last week reinforced expectations for an  interest rate rise later this month.
Sci/Tech,"The US space agency, NASA, says work continues on safety improvements on the space shuttle design in anticipation of the shuttle #39;s return to flight in 2005."
World," The most wanted Saddam Hussein aide  still on the run in Iraq, Izzat Ibrahim al Douri, has not been  captured, Iraq's interior ministry said, adding that medical  checks on a man in custody showed he was not Ibrahim."
Sci/Tech,Lucie Guo #39;s grandfather died of cancer in China before she was born because doctors failed to detect the disease early enough to save him.
Business,Libya moves ahead with plans to modernise its oil industry and invites representatives from global companies to Tripoli for talks.
World," Australia's opposition Labor accused  the conservative government on Monday of politicizing the  military trial of an Australian al Qaeda suspect, detained at a  U.S. naval base in Cuba."
World," Iraqi authorities struggled on Monday to clear up confusion over whether the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein's ousted dictatorship had been nabbed in a shootout north of Baghdad.    Also Monday, a massive car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Fallujah killing and wounding several U.S..."
Business,"European shares inched up to fresh two-month highs on Monday as optimism grew that the US economy was doing well, helping to lift beaten-down sectors such as technology and insurers."
Business,"EU COMPETITION commissioner Mario Monti has backed Banco Santander Centrale Hispanos 8.75 billion bid for Abbey National. Monti suggested support for a Spanish bid, saying:  quot;At first glance, it is a contribution "
Business,"WITH the future of Italy #39;s flagship carrier at stake, Alitalia is preparing to unveil a rescue plan at a crucial meeting with unions, revealing the number of planned job cuts aimed at averting collapse."
Business,BEIJING: A top Chinese commerce official said Monday that General Motors Corp. hasn #39;t provided enough evidence to prove that a local company copied one of its car models.
Business,"Singapore and India have concluded their ninth round of negotiations on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement (CECA), which will no doubt expand economic cooperation between the two countries."
Sci/Tech,"Strong demand for replacement handsets in western Europe and the US helped push global mobile phone sales to 156.4 million units in the second quarter of 2004, a 35 per cent increase from the second quarter of 2003, new research has claimed."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat has appointed its CFO to replace the sudden departure of Kevin Thompson two months ago. Charlie Peters is the new head of finance at the leading Linux distributor and takes the title Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Sports,"Souness, 51, replaces Sir Bobby Robson, who was sacked last week after the club suffered four league games without a win. Souness resigned from his current club, Blackburn Rovers, and will take up his post at Newcastle on Monday 13th September."
Sports,"CONCORD, Calif. They lost for the first time since 1991, but there #39;s no bitterness on the De La Salle High School football team."
Business, Oil prices eased on Monday as speculative funds continued to take profits but a tight global supply picture stopped the selling from gaining much momentum.
Sci/Tech," Dropshop, a Munich based start up that auctions products on the Internet for those too lazy or perplexed to do it themselves, has raised 9 million euros ( #36;10.9 million) from investors including Benchmark Capital and Index Ventures."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1 retailer, on Monday said its September sales at U.S. stores open at least a year were tracking in line with its forecast for a 2 percent to 4 percent increase, driven by back to school buying."
World, European stock markets eked out modest gains in early trading with little corporate news to spur trading and US markets closed for a public holiday.
Sci/Tech,"The Mobile Security provides anti-virus and anti-spam protection for users of data-centric mobile phones and PDAs. Data-centric mobile devices, according to industry analysts, have become an attractive target "
World," The time has not yet come to impose international sanctions against the government of Sudan, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's envoy Jan Pronk said during a visit to Oslo."
Sci/Tech," Beauty may not be just in the eye of the beholder after all because a sense of visual attraction is hardwired in the brain at birth, a British scientist said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," The world's longest continually running experiment has revealed traces of plutonium in British soil from nuclear tests in the Nevada desert 50 years ago, scientists said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," A rocket carrying an Israeli spy satellite crashed shortly after liftoff on Monday, officials said."
Sci/Tech, Romanian environmental officials on Sunday investigated a spill of toxic heavy metals into a river in the north of the country that has reportedly caused neighboring Ukraine to cut water supplies to five towns.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1  retailer, on Monday said its September sales at U.S. stores  open at least a year were tracking in line with its forecast  for a 2 percent to 4 percent increase, driven by back to school  buying."
Business,Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Monday met Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar to discuss areas of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
Sci/Tech,"A rocket carrying an Israeli spy satellite intended to boost the Jewish state #39;s surveillance over arch-enemy Iran crashed into the sea shortly after liftoff on Monday, officials and defense sources said."
Sci/Tech,"A new batch of phone numbers will be assigned in Britain to accommodate the emerging market for cheap phone calls over the Internet, the UK #39;s media and telecoms regulator said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Developers responsible for the Debian Linux distribution announced on Saturday that they will not implement Sender ID due to Microsoft #39;s insistence on licensing the anti-spam standard.
Sci/Tech,"Dropshop, a Munich-based start-up that auctions products on the Internet for those too lazy or perplexed to do it themselves, has raised 9 million euros (\$10."
Sports,"You can feel the confidence level, not just with Team Canada but with all of Canada. There #39;s every expectation, from one end of the bench to the other, that Martin Brodeur is going to hold the fort."
Business,"The European Union is moving closer to settling its long-running antitrust case against Coca-Cola Co., having judged the beverage giant #39;s offer to modify distribution "
Sci/Tech, The electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. is talking with Wal Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. in an effort to boost sales by shipping to US discount chains with which it previously did little business.
Sports,"Junior amateur Aaron Woodard learned one of golf #39;s truisms this weekend at the First Tee Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links.  quot;The better you putt, the lower your score, quot; Woodard said."
Business,"The European Commission is taking all the time it needs to rule on Banco Santander Central Hispano #39;s bid for Abbey National, competition spokeswoman Amelia Torres said Monday."
Business,The European Commission welcomed Monday proposals by Coca Cola to resolve a competition dispute focussed on deals between the drinks giant and retailers to ensure high-profile display.
World,Beijing (VNA) - The Third International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) closed in Beijing on Sunday after issuing a joint declaration.
Sci/Tech,"An attempt by Israel to launch a sophisticated spy satellite into space failed Monday afternoon, the Defense Ministry announced. According to a statement, the rocket, known as a Shavit I, failed in its third stage."
World,  Several US Marines have been killed or wounded in a massive car bomb explosion Monday on the outskirts of the Iraqi city of Fallujah.
World," Iraq's government said on Monday it had  not captured the most wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the  run, in an embarrassing climbdown a day after top officials  reported he had been seized in a raid by Iraqi forces."
Sci/Tech,"Fujitsu and Cisco Systems, both high end hardware manufacturers are joining forces. Earlier, Fujitsu bundled their strengths with popular phone company Siemens."
World," Two strong earthquakes that struck  western Japan are unlikely to be precursors to the type of  massive tremors that hit the region every century or so and the  chances of major aftershocks seem low, a government panel said  on Monday."
World,"There is a mixed reaction to a call from 100 ex-Cameroon footballers, including Roger Milla, to stand for re-election."
World," Andre Agassi and Venus Williams highlight today's schedule at the U.S. Open, with top seeded Roger Federer and Justine Henin Hardenne in action tonight..."
Sci/Tech,Parents angry at a religious group sponsoring a city academy are auctioning it for 2m on the internet.
Business," U.S. real estate investors are heading  south of the border, putting their money in an array of  projects and properties they believe will generate attractive  returns from Mexico's growing economy."
Business,The Italian airline Alitalia is to reveal proposals to stave off bankruptcy.
Business,UK gas explorer and producer BG Group doubles to 80 its interest in an offshore Egyptian project.
World,"Medical tests have shown that a man being held in Iraqi custody is not former president Saddam Hussein's deputy, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, Interior Ministry spokesman Sabah Kadhim said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Telecoms regulator Ofcom has welcomed the arrival of Voice over IP (VoIP), aka  quot;Voice over Broadband quot; down at the telecoms regulator, and promised to stay well out of the way as services develop."
Sci/Tech,AMD has raised the stakes with Intel as the pair prepare to do battle over dual-core processors following last week #39;s demonstration of a dual-core x86 Opteron.
Sci/Tech,"Email archiving specialist KVS, which counts Air New Zealand among its customers, has been bought by Veritas. Veritas announced last week it had bought KVS (which stands for Knowledge Vault Software) for \$US225 "
Sports,Blackburn Rovers are ready to start their search for a new manager following Graeme Souness #39; resignation on Monday. The Scot tendered his resignation to take over the reins at Newcastle.
Sports,"Guillermo Canas held a 2-1 career record against Andy Roddick, until yesterday. Until yesterday, Canas had never faced Roddick in a major."
Sports,The Bears #39; release of eight-year veteran defensive tackle Bryan Robinson on Sunday was shocking only if the progress made by first-round draft choice Tommie Harris is ignored.
World,"Malaysian rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim arrived in the southern German city of Munich on Sunday for medical treatment, saying he was happy to be in the Bavarian capital after nearly six years in jail."
World," India and Pakistan cannot settle their dispute over Kashmir unless residents of the region are included in talks, separatist leaders said as the nations ended two days of discussions."
Business, European stocks touched two month highs  on Monday as tech shares rallied after STMicroelectronics    stuck to its full year forecast while government bond yields  firmed on continued speculation about interest rate increases.
Sci/Tech," As Hurricane Frances swirled off Florida's coast, officials wanted word on whether to evacuate millions of residents and reporters insisted on more information about where the menacing storm was headed."
Business, (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds  for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr.  Willis.)
World,"The Munch Museum in Oslo, where thieves stole The Scream last month, is to upgrade its security in the wake of the raid."
Business,New Delhi and Islamabad met Monday on a variety of issues including a proposed pipeline to transfer gas from Iran to India through Pakistan.
Business,"US real estate investors are heading south of the border, putting their money in an array of projects and properties they believe will generate attractive returns from Mexico #39;s growing economy."
Sci/Tech,"RWerp writes  quot;LWN.net reports that Debian, a Linux distribution known for its commitment to Free Software ideas, rejected Microsoft-patented SenderID technology, intended to combat spam."
Sports,The future of Sven-Goran Eriksson as England coach is the subject of intense discussion after the draw in Austria. Has the Swede lost the confidence of the nation or does he remain the best man for the job?
Sports,"The Blue Jays smacked the Oakland A #39;s 13-5 yesterday in a game that smacked an awful lot of the Syracuse SkyChiefs. Of the 15 players who had a hand in this much-welcomed cakewalk, nine, including four of "
World,"A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) said here Monday that China attaches great importance to developing its relations with Turkmenistan and will,as always "
Sci/Tech,"The grid is made up of over 6,000 machines, with over 1,000 in the UK alone, in 78 countries as part of the Large Hadron Collider Computing Grid (LCG) - the world #39;s largest and first permanent grid, destined to carry out research into particle physics."
Sci/Tech," Namibian beef certified as ""cheetah friendly"" will soon make its way to the European Union as part of a new strategy to reduce conflict between ranchers and the graceful cats."
Sci/Tech,Combat management contractor opts for Win2k as base OS
Sci/Tech,China beefed up its ongoing crackdown on internet porn on Monday with new rules published that allow courts to issue life sentences to those convicted of posting pornography online.
Sports,SACHIN Tendulkar will return to India this week with genuine concerns his troublesome elbow will keep him out of next month #39;s showdown with Australia.
World,"A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Fallujah on Monday and there were reports of US casualties, a US military official said on condition of anonymity."
World,"BERLIN : German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s party vowed to press on with its tough economic reform drive, despite a fresh state election rout that spells trouble for a string of further polls this month."
World,A Lebanese cabinet minister has resigned to protest parliament #39;s controversial decision to extend the term of Syrian-backed President Emile Lahoud.
World,"A Gainesville man, who is on business in Tokyo, says his room was  quot;rocking and rolling quot; as two strong earthquakes struck Japan Sunday."
World,SIR Mark Thatcher was today waiting to find out when he will be questioned over his alleged involvement in an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea.
Business,ROME : The management of Alitalia was due to present a rescue plan to trades unions which hold the key to whether the state-controlled airline receives a government-guaranteed loan to avoid bankruptcy.
Business,The European Commission is not expected to make any decision on Santander Central Hispano #39;s bid for Abbey National until the end of next week.
Business,"Richard Perle, a director of Hollinger International Inc. and a one-time confidant of Conrad Black, the newspaper publishing company #39;s ex-CEO, has turned on his former friend, the New York Times reported."
Sci/Tech,"(IsraelNN.com) An attempted launch of the Ofek 6 surveillance satellite by Israel today was unsuccessful officials report, apparently due to technical malfunction."
Sci/Tech,Australia #39;s Mat Mladin completed a winning double at the penultimate round of this year #39;s American AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship after taking 
Sports,"It #39;s official: US Open had never gone into the third round with only two American men, including the defending champion, Andy Roddick."
Sports,Japan #39;s professional baseball players #39; association says it will go on strike for the first time in its 70-year history if owners approve a proposed merger of two teams later this week.
World,Sir Mark Thatcher is to be interviewed about his alleged role in a coup plot by Equatorial Guinea authorities. He was arrested earlier this month by South African police for breaching South African laws and was released after posting bail.
World,"Loreto, Sep. 06 (CWNews.com) - Pope John Paul II (bio - news) traveled to the Marian shrine at Loreto, Italy, on September 5, where he presided at the beatification of three members of Catholic Action."
World, Pakistan on Monday played down comments by a top U.S. counterterrorism official that progress has been made recently in the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Business, European shares touched a two month high  on Monday as investors bought stocks in sectors highly exposed  to the global economic cycle like tech and basic resources  following reassuring U.S. jobs data on Friday.
Sci/Tech," A new technique using radioactive dating is helping police pin down the approximate time of death of even badly decomposed bodies, a conference heard on Monday."
Business,No industry better illustrates economist Joseph Schumpeter #39;s argument that capitalism is essentially a process of creative destruction #39; #39; than Europe #39;s airline business.
Business,Oil prices eased on Monday as top world exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its crude sales to the United States and Europe in an effort to shift the large volumes it is offering to cool world markets.
Business, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AU) may acquire up to 20 of mid sized Chinese bank Jinan City Commercial Bank to secure a foothold in China #39;s growing finance services sector.
Business,"There was a time when adding slightly fewer than 150,000 jobs a month in the United States, three years into an economic recovery, would have been considered a disaster."
Business,"The United States will be in on bidding for oil development and prospecting tenders in Libya for the first time in 20 years, an official said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Softbank Corp., Japan's largest Internet provider, complained that its plan to offer a new mobile phone service could be thwarted by the government's refusal to provide the necessary bandwidth."
Business," Cazenove is getting serious in its  courtship with at least two U.S. investment banks and the  180 year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with one of its  suitors in a matter of weeks, sources close to the situation  said Monday."
World," Security forces bungled the handling of  Russia's worst hostage drama because nobody was in charge and  special forces were not ready when the shooting started,  security analysts said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," A replica of the Kon Tiki balsa raft will sail the Pacific in 2005 to study mounting environmental threats to the oceans since Thor Heyerdahl made his daredevil 1947 voyage, organizers said on Monday."
World," Hamas leaders have apparently quit  Damascus following Israeli threats to target them for  assassination in retaliation for a Palestinian double suicide  bombing last week, Israel's defense minister said on Monday."
Business,THE owner of the Soul Pattinson chemists chain yesterday said its purchase of the Priceline stores would be a win against the might of the big supermarkets.
World,Sir Mark Thatcher is to be interviewed about his alleged role in a coup plot by Equatorial Guinea authorities.
Sci/Tech," Punch in 056 for the Net, says Ofcom, Britain #39;s regulator for the UK communications industries. Ofcom says it #39;ll also offer users geographic numbers beginning with 01 or 02."
Sci/Tech,"Conceived five years ago, it is limited to 206 universities... and the decisive breakthrough is expected any moment. THE Internet has turned 35 with a terrific growth rate and it has been doubling every year "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has said the next release of Windows will still be worth the upgrade, even though Longhorn has been stripped of its unified file system and some of its other key technologies will be available for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003."
Sci/Tech,"EMC has appointed Jeff Nick, the former chief architect of IBM #39;s grid computing initiative, as its senior vice-president and chief technology officer (CTO)."
Sports,David Beckham has only 48 hours to recover from a rib injury that threatens to rule him out of Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Poland.
Sports,European Masters champion Luke Donald celebrated his Ryder Cup wild-card pick by destroying team-mates Miguel Angel Jimenez and Sergio Garcia to gain only his second European Tour golf win at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.
Sports,"Alessandro Petacchi (Fassa Bortolo) has won Stage 2 of the Vuelta a Espana. Petacchi took a bunch sprint from Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) and Oscar Freire (Rabobank) to win the flat, 207-km run from Leon to Burgos in 5:02:05."
Sports,"Offensive tackle Orlando Pace signed a 1-year contract Sunday night worth \$7.02 million as the St. Louis Rams #39; franchise player, according to the St."
Sports,"NEW YORK Lleyton Hewitt has not won a Grand Slam title in more than two years. Despite being a top-10 player for four years, Amlie Mauresmo has never won a Grand Slam title."
World,India #39;s foreign minister says modest progress was made in two days of peace talks with his Pakistani counterpart in New Delhi.
World,The US military says a car bomb blast killed seven US Marines and three Iraqi national guardsmen in a military convoy on the outskirts of Fallujah.
World,"N #39;DJAMENA, Chad As Bill Frist, the majority leader of the US Senate, was interviewing Darfurian refugees in Chad earlier this month, the Sudanese government and Arab janjaweed forces attacked a number of black Darfurian villages just a few miles away "
World,"Three Saudi security men were killed and seven suspected men were arrested yesterday at dawn in a quarter to the south of Breida, north west of the capital Riyadh."
World,The deadliest attack on Americans in Iraq since May came as Iraqi officials announced that Saddam Hussein's deputy had not been captured on Sunday.
World,"Local residents of Long Beach, N.Y., are reclaiming their chip of paradise after being thwarted all summer by the crowds."
World," Weakened but persistent, Tropical Storm Frances took aim at the Florida Panhandle on Monday after causing flooding and tearing roofs off buildings throughout a wide swath of central and southern Florida..."
World," Comedian Rodney Dangerfield is expected to make a full recovery from his heart valve replacement surgery but remained in intensive care Sunday, his publicist said.    The 82 year old actor is hospitalized at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, where he continues to make progress, said publicist Kevin Sasaki..."
World," A numb Russia observed the first national day of mourning for the hundreds of victims of the terrorist school seizure on Monday, while desperate families searched for the missing and foreign planes delivered medical supplies to this grief stricken southern region neighboring Chechnya.    In Beslan, townspeople crowded around the coffins of children, parents, grandparents and teachers ahead of the 120 burials scheduled in the town cemetery and adjoining fields..."
World," A massive car bomb exploded Monday on the outskirts of Fallujah, killing seven U.S. Marines and wounding several others, a U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"  I've been meaning to write about this since I saw a one-page article on  the subject of RSS clogging websites' bandwidth in NewScientist  back in June. But it wasn't until I saw  this  Slashdot story on the same subject that I knew I had to get my  thoughts down. A lot of sites are suffering from a big problem  mdash;  they are being systematically hammered by RSS newsreaders for new material  at regular intervals.        When I first came across RSS around two years ago and did some reading  up on it, it sounded like another interesting protocol for a nonproblem.  I wondered what was wrong with just refreshing a ""What's new?"" page.  (I have a natural scepticism towards new and exotic protocols.) Nonetheless,  after RSS established a niche in the realm of informing us,  rolling news style, of new network content, I recognised its usefulness  in this situation. I did still feel that its design was suboptimal, no  matter how many thousands of bloggers now relied on it.  "
Business,The European Union official in charge of enlargement says the EU decision on membership talks with Turkey will take into account that country #39;s progress in implementing reforms.
Business,Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has announced developments in the long running EU investigation into anti competitive practices.
Business,"Interest rates are on the way up but borrowers who have been biting their nails in anticipation of a rise can rest easy - until after the federal election, at least, when the sharemarket is also likely to move higher."
Sports,"Indian batting star Sachin Tendulkar will miss the Champions Trophy one-day cricket championship after failing to shake off an elbow injury, team officials said on Saturday."
Sports,Clovis West High was hoping to end De La Salle #39;s football winning streak at 152 games when the teams play this weekend in Concord.
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays posted a blowout victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon. Gabe Gross hit his first career grand slam and Russ Adams added his first career homer in a 
Sports,  Rookie left handed pitcher Jeff Francis of Vancouver stymied the San Diego Padres yesterday and led the Colorado Rockies to a 5 2 win.
World,"Iraqi militants holding two French journalists have reportedly set a 48-hour deadline for their new demands to be met, including payment of a five-million-dollar ransom."
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq : At least six US marines were killed and several others wounded in a bomb attack on a military convoy near the militant Iraqi stronghold of Fallujah, witnesses and US military sources said."
Business,"he Labor Department reported last week that 144,000 payroll jobs were created in August. Let #39;s put that in perspective. The number was below market forecasts."
Business,"NEW DELHI, SEPT 6: Oil ministers of India and Pakistan will hold talks on plans for a gas pipeline from Iran to India and New Delhi #39;s proposal to sell diesel to its South Asian neighbour, officials said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,EMC Corp. and Veritas Software Corp. are building up their respective e-mail archiving offerings through development and acquisition to give customers more stringent control of enterprise content.
Sports,"Terry Butcher has backed his former Rangers manager Graeme Souness to be a success after taking over at Newcastle. Butcher believes Souness, who has quit Blackburn, is perfect for a club plagued "
World,"BEIJING The Chinese government said on Monday that it seized two million fake compact discs in the first half of 2004, acting on US pressure to end counterfeiting of software and movies."
Business," Cazenove is getting serious in its courtship with at least two U.S. investment banks and the 180 year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with one of its suitors in a matter of weeks, sources close to the situation said Monday."
Business, Oil prices eased on Monday as top world  exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its crude sales to the  United States and Europe in an effort to shift the large  volumes it is offering to cool world markets.
World," Libya, opening up to the world after decades of isolation, is aiming to dismantle the controlled economy with its waste and corruption but leave untouched the political bodies dominated by Moamer Kadhafi."
Business, The dollar eased off recent peaks on  Monday as a broad based rally sparked by stronger than expected  U.S. jobs data on Friday ran out of steam in a holiday thinned  market.
Business,THE man at the centre of the China Aviation Oil (CAO) scandal is expected back in Singapore and with him possibly will come the key to unlocking the mystery behind the company #39;s collapse.
Business,Blue chip stocks ended lower in the US last night under the impact of a new spike in crude oil prices. Analysts said confidence had also been hit by the bomb attack on a US consulate in Saudi Arabia.
Business,Priceline has been sold to Australian Pharmaceutical Industries for \$112 million in cash and shares just six months after the health and beauty care chain was bought by local managers from its South African parent.
Business,China #39;s benchmark stock indices dropped after the Government took over Hantang Securities Co and three brokerages that failed investment company Xinjiang D #39;Long Group Co controlled.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has advised customers using its SharePoint collaborative working products to apply newly released software patches designed to provide performance and security improvements.
Sci/Tech,"keeleysam writes  quot;cnet news.com is reporting that Alienware is going to ship a 4GHz desktop. The new Area-51 ALX, introduced on Friday, uses overclocking, or the practice of pushing a processor past its factory "
Sports,Serena Williams muscled her way past Switzerland #39;s Patty Schnyder at the US Open. Picture:Reuters. Serena Williams revealed she had defied the advice of three doctors in order to play in the 
Sports,"The Deutsche Bank Championship got a dream match-up for the final round when Vijay Singh shot a 3-under 68 on Sunday to move to 14 under, three strokes ahead of Tiger Woods."
World,A-Arshiad and Dawa ( Guidance and call) commission has issued a Fatwa demanding the kidnappers of the French journalists be released immediately and not to be harmed.
World,"HONG KONG As the legislative election campaign entered its final week Monday, a series of sex and financial controversies involving democracy advocates was making it look less and less likely that Democrats could win a majority."
Sci/Tech," A watchtower built for the International Space Station was turned over to the European Space Agency on Monday, the Italian aerospace company Alenia said."
World," Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry on Monday called the invasion of Iraq ""the wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time"" and said his goal was to withdraw U.S. troops in his first White House term."
Business," Lenovo Group Ltd. (0992.HK), China #39;s largest computer company, confirmed it is in acquisition talks with a major international information technology company."
Business,Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri said Monday India and Pakistan have decided to cooperate in exploring different energy sources in the South Asian region.
Sports, Anaheim registered a narrow 2 1 win over the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field Sunday night. John Lackey pitched 7 1/3 solid innings to lead the Angels to the victory.
World,"An Indonesia court on Monday rejected a pre-trial demand of the Muslim militant preacher Abu Bakar Ba #39;ashyir #39;s against the police, paving the way for his trial of his implications in the Marriot hotel and other bombings."
Business,The future of Alitalia is at stake as the Italian flagship carrier meets with unions Monday to reveal the number of planned job cuts as part of a restructuring plan aimed at averting collapse.
Business,"AFTER more than two years of seeking opportunities in China, the Commonwealth Bank has reached an in-principle agreement to buy a stake in a third-tier bank, Jinan City Commercial Bank (JNCCB)."
Business,"The moment of truth was approaching for Turkey #39;s bid to join the European Union, EU enlargement chief Guenter Verheugen said Monday, as European leaders prepare to decide whether to open membership talks with the mainly Muslim country."
Sci/Tech,APPLE Computer #39;s new iMac G5 Macintosh may be the first desktop computer that doesn #39;t need a desktop: you can hang the thing on a wall and operate it using wireless keyboard and mouse.
Sports,THE tournament result is almost a sideshow as Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh slug it out for the world #39;s No.1 ranking in the final round of the \$US5million (\$7.
Sports,"In football, as in life, the past is always so much more rosy than the present. More than eleven years ago, Germany beat Brazil 2-1 in Cologne."
World,"New Delhi, Sept. 6 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, today appreciated that both New Delhi and Islamabad were committed to the dialogue process as Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri, called on him here."
World,African Union-sponsored talks on the conflict in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region have stalled over the crucial issue of disarmament.
World,"INNER Beirut was swamped by soldiers and riot police at the weekend as the Lebanese parliament convened to extend the term of President Emile Lahoud, reappointing the Syrian-backed former soldier for three more years."
Sci/Tech,"Macrovision this week is upgrading its AdminStudio software-packaging application, which the company acquired when it bought InstallShield in July."
Sci/Tech,"New search engine Accoona launched with great fanfare last night, but hold the applause. It's a promising start, but testing shows Accoona isn't yet ready to play ball in the big leagues. "
Business," Cazenove is getting serious over its  courtship by at least two U.S. investment banks, and the  180 year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with a suitor in a  matter of weeks, sources close to the situation said on Monday."
Business," Credit Suisse will fully integrate its  investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston with its flagship  private bank, the Swiss banking giant said on Tuesday, as it  set ambitious earnings targets for 2007."
World,"Defying concerns that post-9/11 construction would be dominated by concrete bunkers, the designers of new buildings in New York are turning to glass facades."
World," Hurricane Ivan churned through the Caribbean on Monday, packing sustained winds of 125 mph and threatening to hit Barbados and other islands, after it strengthened from tropical storm status with unusual speed.    The Category 3 storm   the fourth major hurricane of the season   was still gaining strength, but apparently not as swiftly as some meteorologists had feared..."
World,The Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers ended two days of peace talks Monday with promises of more negotiations on trust-building measures but no sign of progress toward resolving their pivotal dispute over Kashmir region.
Business,AUSTRALIAN Pharmaceutical Industries has acquired New Price Retail in an attempt to bolster its retail presence amid growing competition from Woolworths and Coles.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1 retailer, on Monday said September sales at US stores open at least a year were tracking in line with its forecast for a 2 percent to 4 percent increase "
Sci/Tech," A watchtower built for the International Space Station (news   web sites) was turned over to the European Space Agency on Monday, the Italian aerospace company Alenia said."
Sports,Captain David Beckham emerged as England #39;s main injury concern ahead of Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Poland. Beckham was forced to leave training here early Monday after picking up a rib injury in Saturday #39;s 2-2 draw against Austria.
Sports," Two of the top teams in the American League tangle in a possible American League Division Series preview tonight, as the West leading Oakland Athletics host the wild card leading Boston Red Sox for the first of a three game set at the "
Sci/Tech,"More than three-quarters of adults in the UK use computers at home or at work, a survey has shown."
Business,European Union officials Monday rejected a French proposal to cut funding to poor nations in Eastern Europe with low tax rates that tempt investment away from their richer western neighbors.
Business,TRIPOLI : Libya set out the contractual framework and tendering terms for oil exploration rights to 15 blocs around the vast desert country as it switches to a transparent bidding process to woo foreign investment for its sanctions-ravaged industry.
Sports,"Serena Williams, hoping her surgically-repaired knee holds out in her quest to capture a third US Open title, pounded No. 15 seed Patty Schnyder in straight sets Sunday to advance into the quarterfinals for a match-up with countrywoman Jennifer Capriati."
Sports,Graeme Souness was appointed as the new manager of English Premier League club Newcastle United yesterday after his shock resignation from Blackburn Rovers.
Sports,England #39;s opening World Cup draw with Austria has posed a whole host of questions about coach Sven-Goran Eriksson and captain David Beckham - and they had better find some fast answers in Katowice on Wednesday.
Sports,Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez says his players are determined not to be the also-rans of Group Six. Northern Ireland take on Wales in Cardiff on Wednesday reeling from a 3-0 defeat at home to Poland in the opening World Cup qualifier.
World,"(Baghdad-WABC, September 6, 2004 ) - It could have all been a case of mistaken identity in Iraq. Sunday, Iraqi officials thought they #39;d nabbed Saddam Hussein #39;s former right-hand man in a shoot-out north of Baghdad."
Business,The management of Alitalia is today due to present to its unions a rescue plan which holds the key to whether the state-controlled airline receives a government-guaranteed loan to avoid bankruptcy.
World,Seven US Marines and 3 Iraqi National guard soldiers have died in a car bomb attack in Iraq. The dead were riding in two military Humvee vehicles on the outskirts of Fallujah when the massive bomb was detonated.
World,"South Africa has approved a request by Equatorial Guinea to put questions to Mark Thatcher, arrested last month in Cape Town on suspicion of financing a coup plot in the oil-rich country."
World,The editor of Russia #39;s respected Izvestia daily said Monday he was stepping down in a dispute with his publisher over the paper #39;s critical coverage of the school hostage standoff 
Sci/Tech," Powerful Hurricane Ivan, the latest in a busy storm season, rushed over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday and threatened the eastern Caribbean Windward Islands."
World," Powerful Hurricane Ivan, the latest in a  busy storm season, rushed over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday and  threatened the eastern Caribbean Windward Islands."
Sci/Tech,"I love overclockers - I don #39;t know if it #39;s the nerves of steel needed to run components so far beyond their factory specifications that they need to be refrigerated, or the glowing water cooling pipes they use, or it might even be the UV lamps and dodgy "
Sports,England captain David Beckham was forced to leave training early after failing to shake off a rib injury just two days before he is due to face Poland in a World Cup qualifier.
Sports,Italian fans will have to wait at least another month before they see Francesco Totti suit up for the national team. The star playmaker injured his right ankle in a preseason game for AS Roma and did not depart 
World,"6 September 2004 -- Iraq says that medical tests conducted on a arrested man have proven he is not Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the highest ranking former Iraqi government official still at large."
World,"New Delhi: Making  quot;progress quot; on the composite dialogue process, India and Pakistan agreed on a series of military and other confidence building measures (CBMs) to improve relations but sharply differed on Jammu and Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism "
World,An Iraqi group reportedly holding two French journalists has demanded a \$5 million ransom - to be paid within 48 hours. The statement was posted on a website and suggested Journalists Christian Chesnot and 
World,"Southeast Asian nations, Australia and New Zealand hope to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) by 2007 after beginning formal negotiations next year, government ministers said on Sunday."
Business," Credit Suisse will fully integrate its investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston with its flagship private bank, the Swiss banking giant said on Tuesday, as it set ambitious earnings targets for 2007."
Sci/Tech," For back to school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics. With camera cell phones and the Apple iPod music player topping student wish lists, some of the hottest gadgets have little to do with pen or paper, much less studying."
World," A powerful typhoon in southern Japan caused landslides and floods, left tens of thousands without power, and injured at least 23 people Monday. In the western part of the country, strong aftershocks rattled a region hours after two earthquakes injured 43."
Sci/Tech,"Former executives from companies including Sun Microsystems, BEA Systems and Oracle are launching a venture called Cassatt, which looks to automate IT operations, leverage commodity hardware and software and govern network compute cycles in a gridlike manner."
Sci/Tech,The regulator for the UKs communications industries today set out details of its approach to new voice services such as Internet Telephony.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Even though Microsoft Corp. #39;s much-anticipated Longhorn has been stripped of its unified file system and some of its other key Longhorn technologies will be available for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, the next "
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT #39;S fiscal 2005 sales will be unable to keep up with the gains of earlier years, even if technology spending continues to improve, the company said in a US regulatory filing last week."
Sports,"  Former soccer great Diego Maradona can leave an Argentine psychiatric clinic where he was being held against his will for drug addiction, a judge ruled on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The public needs to have greater say in scientific decision-making, the British Association leader says."
Sci/Tech,"Despite their current low rates of broadband penetration, the ten new countries that joined the EU in May are poised for rapid growth in high-speed internet use, thanks "
Sci/Tech,"UK businesswomen are breaking through the 'glass ceiling' to get on the board but then find themselves given impossible tasks, a leading psychologist claims."
Sci/Tech,Israel's latest and most advanced spy satellite - Ofeq 6 - has been destroyed during launch.
Business,"Hong Kongs Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (Hong Kong: 0013 - message board) could raise up to \$1.5 billion from an IPO of mobile and fixed-line assets in India, Hong Kong, Israel, and other markets before the end "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The next major Windows release, code-named Longhorn, is due to arrive so far into the future that many corporate users aren #39;t particularly bothered by Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), AMD, Cisco, Microsoft Research, Newisys, and S2IO have successfully tested a new internet2 land-speed record."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - F5 Networks Inc. plans to announce an upgrade of its application traffic management software tomorrow, the same day that rival Redline Networks Inc."
Sports,Scottish football (soccer) coach Graeme Souness is quitting the English Premiership #39;s Blackburn Rovers to become the manager of the Newcastle United squad.
Sports, Soccer legend Diego Maradona will return to Cuba to continue his drug rehabilitation with the permission of a federal judge.
Sports, Braves left hander Mike Hampton missed his scheduled start Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies because of a stiff neck.
Sci/Tech," Celtel, a pan African mobile phone operator with a strong presence in sub Saharan Africa, has reported a near 50 per cent rise in revenues as it benefits from rising mobile phone penetration across the region."
Sci/Tech," Health workers met scattered refusals from parents Monday as medical teams deployed door to door in this largely Muslim Nigerian state, rushing to inoculate 3.8 children against polio after Muslim leaders lifted their boycott of the vaccine."
World,"Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith has resigned from the Cabinet, says Downing Street."
Sci/Tech,The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution says 30 of UK waters should be closed to commercial fishing.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM announced a pair of entry-level workgroup disk arrays last week, including a scaled-down reincarnation of an iSCSI-based device that the company dropped two years ago."
World, Trains passing a cemetery blew their horns in respect today as Russia began official mourning for the hundreds of victims of what increasingly appeared to have been a well planned terrorist attack on a southern school.
World,"Jerusalem, Sep 6 (PTI) Israel and Russia today signed an agreement to fight terrorism and agreed to explore every possible means to step up intelligence gathering to root out the  quot;global scourge."
Business,"China #39;s nickel demand is rising on reduced prices and increased purchases from stainless steel and plating plants that are running at higher rates, Shenzhen Daily reported Monday."
Sports,"When Sylvester Croom met with 500 members of the Mississippi State Quarterback Club at the Starkville Country Club recently, he read a poem entitled:  quot;What is a Coach?"
World,A massive suicide car bomb blast on the outskirts of of the Iraqi city of Fallujah killed seven US marines in the deadliest attack on Americans since May.
Sports," The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of special teams standout Harold Morrow and cut eight players, including 2004 draft picks Tony Pashos and Brian Rimpf."
Sci/Tech," A ship containing toxic waste sank on Monday after being moored in a Turkish harbor for four years, sparking fears among environmentalists of serious damage to local marine life."
Business,"Last week the price of WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude was recorded close to US\$50/barrel, a record high, but a level still far lower in real terms than that registered in 1979 -- about \$40/barrel (at the US dollar rate in 1979) -- or the equivalent "
Business,"Michael Stiassny and Brendon Gibson of Ferrier Hodgson  amp; Co have been appointed interim liquidators of no-frills brokerage house Access Brokerage Limited, which was today suspended from trading."
Sci/Tech,UK telecom regulator Office of Communications (Ofcom) effectively gave the green light to voice-over-broadband competition today by ruling that service providers could provide geographic numbers (ones with area codes) to VOIP customers (see Ofcom Speaks 
Sci/Tech,"NASAs Genesis spacecraft performed a critical trajectory maneuver September 6, putting it on a precise course for plunging into Earths atmosphere and fireballing its way toward the Air Force #39;s Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), southwest of Salt "
Sci/Tech,The worlds of Open Source and proprietary software have collided once more with the news that Debian - builder of a version of the GNU/Linux operating system - announcing it cannot live with the terms of Microsoft #39;s licence for its technology in the 
Sci/Tech,"Excess heat generated by elevated processor performance is controlled by Alienware #39;s exclusive ultra-quiet Liquid Cooling technology, which cools components with specially formulated liquid and gold-plated, pure copper coolers."
Sports,Manager Graeme Souness has stunned the football world by turning his back on Blackburn Rovers to become the new manager of Newcastle United.
Sports,"The status of Monday #39;s doubleheader between the Yankees and Devil Rays remained in question as of 12:30 pm, as the Devil Rays had not yet left the Tampa-St."
Sports,"Former lightweight champion Paul Spadafora was charged with public drunkenness and acting dangerously in a car, his third arrest in less than a year."
Sports,"Besides the fact that Hurricane Frances impacted some games in Florida, it would be hard to top the opening weekend of this year #39;s college football season."
World," A massive car bomb exploded today on the outskirts of Falluja, killing seven US marines and wounding several others in the deadliest attack on Americans since May."
World, A US military official in Iraq says seven American marines have been killed today in a car bomb explosion. Several other Marines have been wounded in the attack.
World,"Australia #39;s opposition Labor accused the conservative government on Monday of politicizing the military trial of an Australian al Qaeda suspect, detained at a US naval base in Cuba."
Business,"The crude oil price, based on the average price package of seven market-monitored crudes, fell to 38.89 dollars a barrel last week, down 2.46 dollars of the price in the previous "
Business,A \$5 million shortfall in client funds has been discovered after Wellington-based discount broker Access Brokerage was placed into liquidation yesterday.
Sci/Tech,"Is bigger really better? A larger Europe spells even more opportunities for IT development, but the challenges will be huge. Especially for Poland, where the IT spending record is one of the lowest in Europe."
Sports,Steven Gerrard has claimed England  #39;need to move up to the next level #39; before they are good enough to win major tournaments.
Sports,"Alejandro Valverde won the rainy third stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Monday while the US Postal Service team, led by Benoit Joachim, held the top seven spots in the overall standings."
Sports,"After Braves medical personnel failed in their attempts to loosen Mike Hampton #39;s stiff neck, manager Bobby Cox was forced to send Travis Smith to the mound for Monday afternoon #39;s "
World,"The African Union (AU)-sponsored talks to restore peace in war-ravaged Darfur region, western Sudanreached a deadlock again on Monday when negotiators of the Sudanese government "
World,Canberra has been accused of playing politics after it called on Washington to ensure the military trials of two Australians are conducted fairly.
World, Four Lebanese ministers quit the  government on Monday to protest against parliament's decision  to extend Syrian backed President Emile Lahoud's term by three  years in the face of widespread opposition.
Business," Though high winds and flooding generated billions of dollars in damage in Florida, Hurricane Frances is expected to be less costly for insurers than feared, analysts and industry officials said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Video gaming has long suffered a reputation for creating sedentary and solitary zombies, pasty and pudgy except for their muscular thumbs. A growing number of games, however, are getting gamers off their couches and on their feet, not only shouting, gyrating, singing and dancing, but sometimes -- gasp! -- playing nicely with others, face-to-face, in groups."
World," Congress is giving itself a month to come up with legislation restructuring the nation's intelligence apparatus, but Republican leaders acknowledge the goal may fall victim to turf disputes and lawmakers' focus on getting themselves re elected Nov. 2."
Sci/Tech,"The cost of a program to build high-profile unmanned surveillance aircraft, known as Global Hawks, has increased by nearly \$900 million since 2001, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Monday.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Renae Merle</b></font>"
Business,"Global oil prices should soon fall, partly because of expected supply increases from Iraq, the head of the Opec cartel forecast today."
Business,"Crude oil may rise this week on concern US inventories are falling and supply may be disrupted from Iraq and Russia, according to a weekly Bloomberg News survey of traders and analysts."
Business,"With only the remnants of Hurricane Frances still around, the relief has begun in Palm Beach County. Officials began setting up five "
Sci/Tech,"China is getting hard on porn. Those caught pushing pornographic images either through the Internet, mobile phones or pornography through phone sex, face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment."
World,The editor of Russia #39;s respected Izvestia daily said Monday he was stepping down in a dispute with his publisher over the paper #39;s critical coverage of the school hostage standoff 
World,"SYDNEY: Australian newspaper job advertising had its largest monthly gain in six months in August, a private survey said, supporting expectations wage inflation could rise and interest rates will increase in coming months."
World," After two weeks of talks to end the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region, government and rebel negotiators remain far apart on key security issues, including disarming warring factions, rebels and diplomats said on Monday."
World," Algeria's largest Islamic rebel group with ties to al Qaeda said it has appointed a new chief, known as an explosives expert, as it tries to regroup following the loss of key leaders in recent gun battles with authorities."
Sci/Tech,"Rupert Murdoch's DirecTV Group Inc. will sell half its stake in Hughes Network Systems Inc. to SkyTerra, a company controlled by a New York private equity firm, the companies said Monday. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Michael S. Rosenwald</b></font>"
World," After two weeks of talks to end the  crisis in Sudan's Darfur region, government and rebel  negotiators remain far apart on key security issues, including  disarming warring factions, rebels and diplomats said on  Monday."
World, One film provides a positive message of unity. Another dramatizes the president's difficult days...
World," Hurricane Ivan churned toward the Caribbean on Monday, packing sustained winds of 125 mph and threatening to hit Barbados and other islands, after it strengthened from tropical storm status with unusual speed.    The Category 3 storm   the fourth major hurricane of the season   was still gaining strength, but apparently not as swiftly as some meteorologists had feared..."
World," Former President Clinton underwent successful heart bypass surgery Monday at a Manhattan hospital and was resting comfortably, his spokesman said. The medical team that performed the procedure at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia planned a 4 p.m..."
Business,COMMONWEALTH Bank has now dipped nearly a whole foot in China #39;s waters after yesterday confirming advanced talks on a new banking deal.
Business," Guenter Verheugen, the European Union (EU) Commissioner, Enlargement, said that the decision that would be taken about Turkey in December could not be delayed, stressing that the Progress Report (of the EU Commission) on Turkey that would be made "
Sci/Tech,"Women are being  quot;parachuted quot; into precarious positions within companies where there is a high risk of failure, according to a psychologist."
Sci/Tech,"WinZip Computing warned last month of a security flaw in WinZip, its compression/decompression tool that runs on the Windows platform."
Sports, England head into Thursday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Poland knowing a repeat of their mistakes in a 2 2 draw with Austria could leave them looking for a new manager.
Sports,"WABC, September 6, 2004 )   The Tampa Bay Devil Rays will likely not make it to New York in time for the first game of their doubleheader against the Yankees this afternoon in the Bronx."
Sports,"Braves left-hander Mike Hampton missed his scheduled start Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies because of a stiff neck. Hampton #39;s neck had been bothering him for the past three days, said "
Sports,"The Detroit Lions whittled their roster to the mandatory 53 on Sunday, releasing veteran kick-returner Reggie Swinton, second-year receiver and fan favorite David Kircus, rookie linebacker Andrew Battle, recently signed linebacker Michael Young, running "
World,"The death toll in Russias worst-ever terrorist attack climbs to at least 338, leaving Russia reeling. ULYANOVSK, Russia--On 1 September, around 1,200 children, parents, and grandparents thronged to school "
World," Lebanon on Monday asked the Arab League to help it counter a UN Security Council resolution, aimed implicitly at its powerful neighbour, Syria, which called for Beiruts sovereignty to be respected and foreign troops to be withdrawn from the "
World,"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Monday with Israeli #39;s President Moshe Katsav as part of his first tour of the region to discuss, among other topics, a collaboration between the two countries in combating terrorism."
Business,London shares extended their winning streak to a fourth session today as investors turned their eyes towards the key 4600 barrier.
Business,NEW DELHI: Petroleum minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and Pakistani foreign minister Khurshid M Kasuri began a new chapter on co-operation in the energy sector.
Sci/Tech,"Women are increasingly breaking though the glass ceiling to get seats on company boards but only to find themselves teetering on the edge of the glass cliff, a leading psychologist said on Monday."
Sports,"Everything #39;s going the Astros #39; way these days. They #39;re scoring a ton of runs, their schedule looks favorable, their bullpen is starting to kick in -- even their starting pitching, which consists of Roger Clemens "
Sports,"ESPN-Star Sports, who lost the bid to telecast international cricket played in India over the next four years, have challenged the Indian board #39;s decision to award the rights to Zee Network in the Mumbai High Court."
World,"Supporters of terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir fought a running battle with police officers and hurled shoes and other debris inside a courtroom, shortly after a judge dismissed on Monday the lawsuit against the arrest of the elderly cleric."
Sports, Holdout offensive tackle Orlando Pace signed a one year contract on Monday with the St. Louis Rams and participated in his first practice.
Sci/Tech, First it was a one two punch of Tropical Storm Bonnie and the devastating Hurricane Charley. Then came Hurricane Frances just three weeks later.
Sports, Jenson Button broke his silence on  Monday to spell out the reasons behind his controversial and  contested decision to leave the BAR Formula One team for  Williams.
Sci/Tech,"We offer the video-game shopper a cheat sheet identifying some of the top titles of the  season culled from hundreds of games released in time for the holidays.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>  -Don Oldenburg</b></font>"
World,Israel says it will move a planned stretch of its controversial barrier in the West Bank closer to Israel.
Sports,Holdout offensive tackle Orlando Pace signed a one-year contract on Monday with the St. Louis Rams and participated in his first practice.
Sci/Tech,"\\""WASHINGTON (AP) -- Documents that should have been written to explain gaps in\President Bush's Texas Air National Guard service are missing from the military\records released about his service in 1972 and 1973, according to regulations\and outside experts.""\\""For example, Air National Guard regulations at the time required commanders to\write an investigative report for the Air Force when Bush missed his annual\medical exam in 1972. The regulations also required commanders to confirm in\writing that Bush received counseling after missing five months of drills""\\"
Sci/Tech,"Now, its not that I dont want to have this content here. Far from it. Ill\always post everything to somewhere on this site. I just want to treat each\individual posting as a single entity and place it in as fertile a set of beds\as possible. I want context specific mirroring. I want to be able to choose\multiple endpoints for a post, and publish to all of them with a single button\click.""\\"
Business,Big sharebrokers moved quickly yesterday to distance themselves from the shock collapse of Access Brokerage. They backed the New Zealand Exchange #39;s move to effectively shut down the firm.
Business,"Europes biggest cross-border financial services deal in recent years was given a significant boost over the weekend when Mario Monti, European Union competition chief, in effect confirmed that EU regulators would approve the 8."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. are revving up for what they see as the next big step in the evolution of x86 processorsthe introduction of dual processing cores.
Sports,"So here I am at Sky News, waiting to go on air to talk about Graeme Souness getting the Newcastle job. On Saturday I was reliably informed by a VERY good contact that David O #39;Leary was on the "
Sports,The Scottish Football Association will focus their attention on the World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Wednesday before deciding on any action for the game in Moldova next month.
Sports,Jenson Button broke his silence on Monday to spell out the reasons behind his controversial and contested decision to leave the BAR Formula One team for Williams.
World,"PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia : Former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim launched a final bid to completely clear his name, a challenge rare in Malaysia #39;s legal system and a move which could lead to his immediate return to politics."
World," ROME (AP)   With the future of Italy's flagship carrier at stake, Alitalia began crucial talks with unions Monday to unveil a rescue plan   including expected layoffs   aimed at averting collapse."
World," Under pressure in the polls as he enters the final stretch in his race for the White House, Senator John Kerry turned to Democratic heavy hitter former president Bill Clinton for help from his hospital bed."
Business,"Every night, millions of cashed checks fly around the country, headed for their home bank. Starting in October, technology will start to ground many of those flights."
Sci/Tech,"NASA managers worried Monday about the prospect of Hurricane Ivan after Hurricane Frances ripped about 1,000 4-by-10-foot aluminum panels off one side of its massive Vehicle Assembly Building, Kennedy Space Center director Jim Kennedy said."
Sci/Tech,"One of the toughest problems in maths may have been solved by the Russian scientist Dr Grigori Perelman, of the Steklov Institute of Mathematics."
Sports,Luke Donald will tell Bernhard Langer next week that he is confident enough to be paired with any of his European team-mates in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.
Sports,"ANDY Flintoff is one of those rare sportsmen who can enhance his stature simply by not playing. India captain Saurav Ganguly tried to put his finger on it at Lord #39;s, explaining:  quot;England are a far different side without him."
Sports,"NEW YORK (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Devil Rays aren #39;t scheduled to arrive in New York City until nearly 6:00 pm Monday, leaving their scheduled doubleheader with the Yankees in the air."
Sports,"As previously reported, Jenson Button hosted a special press conference in London, late on Monday afternoon, and for the first time spoke of the events that have caused him to leave BAR for WilliamsF1 in 2005."
Sports,"After winning the Pop Secret 500 Sunday night at California Speedway and all but nailing down a spot in NASCAR #39;s new Chase for the Nextel Cup playoff, Sadler could hardly contain his excitement about a possible trip to New York City in December for the "
Sports,ESPN-Star Sports on Monday announced that it has challenged the BCCI #39;s decision to award conditional allotment of telecast rights for all cricket to be played in India to Zee Network in the Mumbai High Court.
Sports,"But first, two of the hottest teams in the majors get a chance to feel each other out for three games at Network Associates Coliseum."
World,"A suicide attacker sped up to a US military convoy outside Fallujah and detonated an explosives-packed vehicle on Monday, killing seven Marines "
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday rejected as  quot;politicking quot; a US official #39;s weekend claim that Osama bin Laden was close to being captured.
World,"Tens of thousands of Germans began a sixth week of street protests late on Monday, demanding Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder scrap planned welfare cuts, one day after his party suffered another heavy electoral defeat."
Sci/Tech," Hurricane Frances did more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than any other storm in history, tearing an estimated 1,000 exterior panels from the Vehicle Assembly Building and leaving a checkerboard of holes, officials said Monday."
World,Tim Henman reaches the US Open quarter-finals for the first time after Nicolas Kiefer retires injured.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei fell for a second straight  session to close 0.99 percent lower on Tuesday as selling  increased after the dollar's retreat below 103 yen, putting  more pressure on exporters such as Sony Corp"
Sports,"seeded Roger Federer and No. 5 Tim Henman became the first men to reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open on Monday, Federer on a walkover over Romanian Andrei Pavel and Henman when Germany's Nicolas Kiefer retired with a wrist injury."
World," Hurricane Ivan churned toward the Caribbean on Monday, packing sustained winds of 115 mph and threatening to hit Barbados and other islands, after it strengthened from tropical storm status with unusual speed.    Residents rushed to install storm shutters and schools remained closed in Barbados, where the Category 3 storm   the fourth major hurricane of the season   was expected to hit late Tuesday..."
World,"PANACEA, Fla. - Tropical Storm Frances plowed ashore on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, its second U.S..."
World," A suicide attacker sped up to a U.S. military convoy outside Fallujah and detonated an explosives packed vehicle on Monday, killing seven Marines and three Iraqi soldiers, U.S..."
World,"RACINE, W.Va. - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, on a Labor Day tour of states where polls show the race against President Bush virtually tied, told voters he would try to pull U.S..."
Sci/Tech,Isotopes of lead and polonium could help scientists to form more accurate estimates of when people have died.
Sci/Tech,"One of the toughest problems in maths may have been solved, British Association's Festival of Science is told."
Business," Credit Suisse will fully integrate its  investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston with the rest of its  banking business, the Swiss group said on Tuesday, as it set  ambitious earnings targets for 2007."
Business,OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the prediction of declining oil prices in the world markets from September to December this year was also based on the balancing of supply and demand 
Business,"MOSCOW : Russian prosecutors searched the offices of a Yukos lawyer defending a top shareholder who is accused of siphoning off money from the company #39;s accounts, a spokesman said."
Sports, Vijay Singh is leading Tiger Woods by two strokes after six holes in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.
Sports,"The deal will now include a Super 14 with two new teams from Australia and South Africa, as well as an extra round of the Tri-Nations."
Sci/Tech,KENNEDY SPACE CENTER No storm in history has done more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than Hurricane Frances did. Officials at the Florida facility say the storm tore about a-thousand exterior panels from the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Sports,"  The Tampa Bay Devil Rays remained in Florida on Monday morning, just 3 hours before they were scheduled to play a doubleheader opener in New York against the Yankees."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia #39;s highest court will decide today whether to review the corruption conviction of former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, a move that could lead to his immediate return to politics."
Sports," John ""Red"" Cochran, a scout and former NFL player and assistant coach who spent 42 years with the Green Bay Packers, died at 82."
World," Italy's flagship air carrier Alitalia plans to cut 5,000 jobs as part of restructuring efforts aimed at averting collapse, news reports and an industry source said Monday."
World, A top Chinese commerce official said Monday that General Motors Corp. hasn't provided enough evidence to prove that a local company copied one of its car models.
World," Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry on Monday called the invasion of Iraq ""the wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time"" and said his goal was to withdraw U.S. troops in a first White House term."
Business,"THE Reserve Bank faces the biggest monthly surge in home loan approvals in more than a decade when official figures are reported on Wednesday, the same day it is expected to confirm interest rates are on hold for another month."
Sports,"SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) - Reigning champions Brazil turned on the style to beat outclassed Bolivia, 3-1, here yesterday to stay firmly on course for the 2006 World Cup finals."
Sports,"FONTANA, Calif. (September 6, 2004) - The lights were a hit as records fell and Elliott Sadler #39;s stock rose at the inaugural  quot;Finish Under the Lights quot; Pop Secret 500 at California Speedway Sunday, September 4th."
World,"A STATEMENT purportedly from the captors of two French journalists in Iraq gave France 48 hours from today to accept three new conditions - agreeing to a recent truce offer by Osama bin Laden, payment of \$US5 million (\$7."
World,"On the anniversary of September 11, a curious paradox about the United States is evident: the sharp contrast between its policies #39; brilliant success in the Middle East and its strategies #39; abject failure there."
Sports," Replacement starter Travis Smith pitched five solid innings, Andruw Jones homered again and the Atlanta Braves buried Philadelphia a little deeper in the NL East, beating the Phillies 3 1 on Monday."
World,"Just an extra hour of exercise a week could significantly cut obesity among young overweight girls, according to a study that researchers say could lead to major changes in the way schools fight obesity.    The study - the largest look yet at obesity among young children - did not show the same results for boys, possibly because they generally get more exercise than girls..."
Sci/Tech,"One of the seven great unsolved mysteries of mathematics may have been cracked by a reclusive Russian who is not remotely interested in the 560,000 prize his solution could win him, it emerged today."
Sports,DETROIT (Ticker) -- A rocky first inning was too much for Denny Bautista to overcome in his first major league start. Craig Monroe had an RBI single in a three-run first inning and added a solo homer off Bautista 
Sports,"Replacement starter Travis Smith pitched five solid innings, Andruw Jones homered again and the Atlanta Braves buried Philadelphia a little deeper in the NL East, beating the Phillies 3-1 on Monday."
Sports,"A late goal by Mikko Eloranta helped Finland scrape past Germany 2-1 Monday in their World Cup Ice hockey quarter-final, sending the Finns to the semi-finals in North America later this week."
World,"Russia #39;s foreign minister welcomed Israel #39;s offer of help in combating militant groups on Monday, saying Russia needs to be more effective in fighting terror after last week #39;s deadly hostage school standoff."
Sports, Mikko Eloranta #39;s goal late in the third period helped Finland prevent an embarrassing quarter final loss to Germany in World Cup play in Helsinki on Monday.
Sports,Motorsport.com. The Jenson Button/BAR/Williams saga is still rolling on and Williams has now lodged its contract with Button with the Contract Recognition Board (CRB) in regard to the 2005 season and beyond.
World," How to create sustainable employment for impoverished, mostly illiterate African populations residing primarily in rural areas is the challenge the African Union aims to tackle at a summit opening Wednesday in Burkina Faso."
Sci/Tech,"OSLO: Nearly 60 years after Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl and five others crossed the Pacific on their Kon-Tiki raft, six men will attempt to redo the feat next year, the head of the expedition said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Exeter - A reclusive Russian may have solved one of the world #39;s toughest mathematics problems and stands to win \$1-million (almost R7-million) - but he doesn #39;t appear to care.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has filed a report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission warning that 2005 could be challenging, as Linux continues to steal business and PC sales remain sluggish."
Sci/Tech,"All Nick Freer wants is his digital music, and he #39;s even willing to pay for it. When the Hong Kong-based client-services director bought an iPod, it came with software to link with iTunes, Apple Computer #39;s "
Sports,Craig Monroe homered and Omar Infante drove in three runs to back Wil Ledezma #39;s six strong innings in the Detroit Tigers #39; 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
World,The many atrocities they experienced during the Soviet era of the 20th century did not prepare Russians for last Friday #39;s tragic loss of hundreds of schoolchildren and others during a hostage-taking.
World,"After two weeks of talks to end the crisis in Sudan #39;s Darfur region, government and rebel negotiators remain far apart on key security issues, including disarming warring factions, rebels and diplomats said on Monday."
Sports, Tom Coughlin's first season with the New York Giants might be very similar to his start with the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars.
Sci/Tech," Chinese makers and distributors of pornographic materials sent through the Internet, mobile phones and other communication devices will face penalties as severe as life in prison under new rules that take effect Monday."
Sports," Mikko Eloranta tipped a shot past Olaf Kolzig with 3:22 left, lifting Finland to a 2 1 win over Germany on Monday and into semifinals of the World Cup of Hockey."
Sports," Sixth seed Andre Agassi set up a  mouthwatering quarter final showdown with world number one  Roger Federer following a 6 3, 6 2, 6 2 win over Armenia's  Sargis Sargsian at the U.S. Open Monday."
Sports, Tim Henman reached his first U.S. Open  quarter final Monday when German opponent Nicolas Kiefer  retired in the fifth set of their fourth round match.
World," Results of recent polls on the presidential race. Listed above each set of results is the name of the organization that conducted the poll, the dates, the number interviewed, whether it was adults, registered voters (RV) or likely voters (LV) and the margin of error (MoE). Results might not total 100 percent because of rounding."
World," Israeli tanks battling Palestinian gunmen  shelled a town in the central Gaza Strip early on Tuesday,  Palestinian security sources said."
World," U.S. tanks pounded targets in the  rebel held Sunni Muslim town of Falluja west of Baghdad on  Tuesday and U.S. warplanes could be seen flying overhead,  witnesses said."
World,"As Russians bury their dead, officials look at terrorist links to Chechen rebels."
World,One rescued hostage details what happened during the 53-hour ordeal.
World,American Andre Agassi defeats Sargis Sargisan to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.
World,"Former football star Diego Maradona can return to Cuba for drug rehabilitation, his lawyer says."
World," Democrat John Kerry accused President Bush on Monday of sending U.S. troops to the ""wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time"" and said he'd try to bring them all home in four years..."
World," Bill Clinton underwent a successful quadruple heart bypass operation Monday to relieve severely clogged arteries that had put the former president at high risk of suffering a heart attack.   ""He is recovering normally at this point,"" said Dr..."
Business,THE Commonwealth Bank is set to become the first Australian financial institution to enter mainland China #39;s commercial and retail banking sector.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly 60 years after Thor Heyerdahl sailed his Kon-Tiki balsa raft across the Pacific to prove a theory about ancient mariners, a team that includes his grandson plans to recreate the 101-day epic voyage - although the craft will have solar panels "
Sci/Tech,A reclusive Russian may have solved one of the world #39;s toughest mathematics problems and stands to win \$1 million -- but he doesn #39;t appear to care.
Sci/Tech,"Though Microsoft Corp. #39;s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can #39;t do much about what #39;s already on computers -- and that could pose a problem."
Sports,CHINA intends to make Olympic history by staging part of the 2008 Beijing Games outside its own territory. Top officials have suggested sending Olympians three hours by plane from the Olympic village on the 
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft's Longhorn has been stripped of its unified file system and some other key  technologies, the company said the next Windows release will still be worth the upgrade."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle  customers will be able to get the delayed version of the company's E-Business Suite 11i.10 within 60 days, Oracle announced today."
Sports,"  For the second time in a week, Brandon Backe dominated the Cincinnati Reds . Backe threw seven strong innings to propel the Houston Astros to their 10th consecutive win, an 11 5 victory over the Reds."
Sports,Carl Everett homered and the Chicago White Sox took advantage of Texas #39; season-high five errors in a 7-4 victory over the fading Rangers on Monday.
Sports,"Although Travis Smith spent most of this season in the International League, the Phillies didn #39;t need a scouting report on him."
World," U.S. tanks pounded targets in the rebel held Sunni Muslim town of Falluja west of Baghdad on Tuesday and U.S. warplanes could be seen flying overhead, witnesses said."
World," More than 200 Mexican journalists sent an urgent letter to President Vicente Fox on Monday demanding better security after three journalists were murdered this year, the latest one last week."
World, Industrial gas supplier Air Liquide SA said Monday its net profit rose nearly 10 percent in the first half of the year as industrial gas markets recovered in North America and remained strong in Asia.
World,Israeli forces and Palestinian militants trade gunfire in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli tank is hit by a Hamas bomb.
Sports," Shinobu Asagoe, the last unseeded  player left in the women's singles, reached her first grand  slam quarter final with a 7 6, 4 6, 6 3 win over Greece's Eleni  Daniilidou at the U.S. Open Monday."
Sports,seeded Roger Federer made it to the U.S. Open quarterfinals when Andrei Pavel pulled out with a herniated disc in his lower back. Tim Henman also advanced today.
World,Colombia arrests a series of right-wing paramilitaries as the peace process enters a delicate phase.
Business,"NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 6: India and Pakistan on Monday discussed possible areas of bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector, including laying a pipeline from Jalandhar to Lahore to export diesel and Indian firms assisting Pakistan in setting up CNG "
Business,LONDON SEPTEMBER 6: Oil prices eased on Monday as speculative funds continued to take profits but a tight global supply picture stopped the selling from gaining much momentum.
Business,"HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 6: Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd (HTIL), a unit of conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, on Monday began marketing its IPO worth \$1."
Sports,"time champion Andre Agassi beat Armenia #39;s Sargis Sargsian to advance at the US Open and set up a quarterfinal meeting with men #39;s top seed Roger Federer, who reached the round after his opponent withdrew with an injury."
Sports,"HOUSTON Houston pitcher Brandon Backe used his arm and his bat to lead the Astros past Cincinnati 11-to-5. Backe allowed one run in seven innings while on the mound and belted a two-run homer, his first in the majors."
Sports,"St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Offensive tackle Orlando Pace ended his holdout by signing a one-year, \$7.02 million contract with the St."
Sports,Fans and pundits who are picking Philadelphia as a Super Bowl contender may want to consider this: the Eagles are one Brian Westbrook injury away from starting Reno Mahe at running back.
World,"NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 6: India and Pakistan today committed themselves to a slow but sustained process to keep the dialogue going, in which New Delhi for the first time accepted the viability of an overland gas pipeline through Pakistan, and Islamabad "
World,"LAGOS, Sept. 6 (Xinhuanetby Dai Adi, Lin Xiaochun) -- The road to sustainable peace in war-ravaged Darfur region, western Sudan, might be a long and tortuous one as the on-going African Union (AU)-sponsored "
World," Cambodia moved closer to joining the World Trade Organization on Monday when its Senate approved its entry, a move the government hopes will help protect its billion dollar garment industry."
World," Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, fresh from a campaign revamp and slipping in the polls, tried to focus on the economy on Monday but instead offered new criticism of the Iraq war, while President Bush touted his tax reform."
Sports,Hurricane Frances caused an afternoon doubleheader between the Devil Rays and Yankees to become a single night game.
World," BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Reuters) - Stores and schools closed,  radio stations broadcast warnings and Barbadians readied their  homes as Hurricane Ivan charged across the Atlantic on Monday  toward Barbados and the Caribbean's eastern islands."
World,Vijay Singh won the Deutsche Bank Championship to knock Tiger Woods from No. 1 in the world golf rankings after a record 264 consecutive weeks.
Business,"Prosecutors searched the office and apartment of Yukos #39; chief lawyer, Dmitry Gololobov, on Monday and summoned him for questioning, Yukos spokesman Alexander Shadrin said."
Sports,"New Delhi, Sep 7. (UNI): After losing out in the high-stake telecasting rights battle on Sunday, ESPN STAR Sports on Monday said it had challenged in the Bombay High Court the decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to award "
World,"PARIS : The captors of two French journalists allegedly put forward new demands for their release, but French officials cast doubt on the authenticity of the demands and remained cautiously optimistic about securing their release."
World,"Visiting Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday welcomed an offer from Israel to help in combating militant groups, but said any counterterrorism alliance would not be exclusive and would have to include Arab countries."
Business,NEW DELHI: Oil ministers of India and Pakistan will hold talks on plans for a gas pipeline from Iran to India and New Delhi #39;s proposal to sell diesel to Pakistan.
Business, Oil prices eased on Monday as top world exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its westbound crude sales in an effort to shift the large volumes it is offering to cool world markets.
Sports,"SIXTH seed Andre Agassi defeated Armenia #39;s Sargis Sargsian 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the fourth round of the US Open today. Agassi advances to the quarter-finals to face well-rested top seed Roger Federer, of Switzerland, who won today in a walkover."
Sports,"ARLINGTON, Texas The Texas Rangers made five errors in a 7-to-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Carl Everett homered for the Sox, who won their fourth straight."
World,"BESLAN: On the charred planks of the gymnasium of School Number One, amid soot-covered children #39;s sneakers and shell casings, Beslan #39;s aggrieved citizens debated fighting back."
World,FOUR Lebanese ministers have quit the Government in protest at a Syrian-inspired constitutional amendment to keep its protege President Emile Lahoud in power for another three years.
Sci/Tech,"The application traffic management space is getting resurfaced as vendors such as F5, Radware, and Redline green-light new products with traffic compression, DoS attack protection, server-side caching, and other features aimed at simplifying and lowering the cost of network management."
Business,"Its future at stake, Italy #39;s flagship air carrier Alitalia said Monday it plans to cut 5,000 jobs - almost a fourth of its workforce - as part of restructuring efforts aimed at averting collapse."
Business,"It is feared that Islamists may one day turn Turkey into a fundamentalist state. Unlikely as it may be in view of Turkeys deeply rooted secularism, such a risk cannot be totally excluded."
Business,"NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan agreed on Monday to step up cooperation in the energy sector, which could lead to Pakistan importing large amounts of diesel fuel from its neighbour, according to Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri."
Business,"The liquidator of Access Brokerage believes client money may have been propping up the business for some time. The small Internet broker collapsed on Friday, with a \$5 million shortfall in its client trust accounts."
Sci/Tech,"Scientist at CERN have successfully achieved a new land-speed record on the new internet2. The researchers were able to send 859GB of data in less than 17 minutes at a rate of 6.63 gigabits per second, a speed "
Sci/Tech,"Leaving their orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station #39;s two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday and plugged in new antennas "
Sports,"Astros pitcher Brandon Backe hit his first career homer, a two-run shot, and allowed one run in seven innings to keep Houston in the thick of the NL wild-card chase with an 11-5 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Monday."
Sports,"  Back home after a two week trek, the Baltimore Orioles knocked off another first place team behind a rookie pitcher who laid to rest all the talk about his supposedly tired arm."
Sports,"The Rangers lineup hit three home runs and racked up 11 hits, but perhaps the most offensive display Monday afternoon came via the usually steady Texas defense."
Sports," When Gibbs last coached a meaningful game in the NFL -- Washington #39;s Jan. 9, 1993, NFC divisional round playoff loss at San Francisco -- Green Bay #39;s Brett Favre was 13 starts into his current 189-game NFL record consecutive starting streak."
World,"A car bomb killed seven US Marines and three Iraqi soldiers outside the city of Fallujah yesterday, bringing the total number of American dead since the US invasion of Iraq in March last year close to 1,000."
World," Former US president Bill Clinton was recovering yesterday after a successful heart bypass surgery at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, a hospital source told Reuters."
World, Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and his Social Democrats have suffered a stinging loss in the western state of Saarland in the first of several regional elections whose outcome will measure the political price of unpopular cuts in social welfare 
Business,Interim liquidators have been appointed for no-frills sharebroker Access Brokerage which was suspended from trading on Monday morning after a weekend investigation by the stock exchange.
Business,"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, will maintain the oil prices reference band unchanged in the coming meeting scheduled for September 15 in Vienna, said Purnomo Yusgiantoro, OPECs president."
Business,"Orca Interactive, a unit of Israel #39;s Emblaze Ltd, has won a contract from Atlas Interactive India to provide software used in bringing digital television to broadband customers."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 6, 2004 The damage report isn #39;t even complete, much less an understanding of the impact Hurricane Frances will have on NASA #39;s wallet and scheduled return of the shuttle fleet to flight."
Sci/Tech,"6 September 2004 -- NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has called a special meeting of NATO countries and Russia for tomorrow to discuss the school siege in southern Russia, in which more than 330 people died."
Sci/Tech," Turin, Italy, Sept. 6   Alenia Spazio, a Finmeccanica company, today delivered to the European Space Agency the Cupola for the International Space Station."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle rang in the first day of its OpenWorld European conference series on Monday by touting the growth of grid computing in Europe, followed with the main news of the day: the release of E-Business Suite Version 11i."
Sports,Carl Everett homered and scored two runs Monday to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Texas Rangers. Jason Grilli (1-1) worked in 5 2/3 innings to earn his 
Sports,"Professional baseball in Japan has truly come of age: the nation is bracing for its first ever players #39; strike. Athletes are angry about a proposed merger between two clubs, the "
Sports,time Pro Bowl offensive tackle will get only four days of practice to prepare for the St. Louis Rams #39; opener after signing a one year contract for  $7.
World,"THERE is no doubt that the Beslan school siege ended in almost the worst way imaginable. Nightmarish scenes of half-naked, bloodied children running from the school and dead bodies laid out on stretchers spoke of events that had gone dreadfully wrong."
World,"BAGHDAD, 7 September 2004 - Seven US Marines were killed in a bomb attack near Fallujah yesterday in one of the worst days of US military casualties since the war in Iraq was declared over in May last year."
World,BEIRUT Four ministers quit the Lebanese government on Monday to protest the passage of a Syrian-inspired constitutional amendment intended to keep President Emile Lahoud in power for another three years.
Business,"Bank of New Zealand has frozen all accounts held in the name of Access Brokerage, which was yesterday placed in liquidation after a client fund shortfall of around \$5 million was discovered."
Business,European governments on Monday spoke out against a French proposal that the European Union restrict development aid to poorer member states that seek to lure foreign investment with low corporate tax rates.
Business,"SOFTBANK, Japan #39;s largest internet provider, has complained that its plan to offer a new mobile phone service could be thwarted by the government #39;s refusal to provide the necessary bandwidth."
Sports,  Miscues and poor clutch hitting led to the Texas Rangers  #39; seventh loss in eight games. Chan Ho Park committed two of a season high five throwing errors for the Rangers while the 
Sports,"Catcher Mike DiFelice reported to the Chicago Cubs on Monday, six days after being acquired from the Detroit Tigers. DiFelice, who hit ."
Sports,"Andruw Jones #39; 25th home run of the season helped the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 3-1 Monday. Travis Smith, pitching in place of Mike Hampton, held the Phillies to one run, five "
Sports," The long awaited return of left tackle Walter Jones finally happened this morning at Seahawks headquarters. Jones, who has been to the past three Pro Bowls, signed his one year tender of  $7."
Sports,"Offensive tackle Orlando Pace signed a one-year, \$7.02 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Monday to end his holdout. Pace, a 28-year-old five-time Pro Bowl selection and former No."
World,ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Sheikh Rashid rejected as pre-election politicking a US officials weekend claim that Osama Bin Laden was close to being captured.
World,"Five explosions rocked a field in Gaza City used for training by anti-Israeli militants early Tuesday, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25 others, hospital officials and residents said."
Sports," NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Fiji's majestic Vijay  Singh took over as world number one from playing partner Tiger  Woods after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship by three  strokes at the Tournament Players Club Monday."
Business,Emblaze (LSE: BLZ) group company Orca Interactive means to float stock on London #39;s AIM stock exchange. Orca develops flexible solutions for broadband commercial television over the Internet.
Sports," Drew Brees was selected the starting quarterback of the San Diego Chargers on Monday, a move that was expected after he followed last season's miserable performance with a solid exhibition season."
World,"CAPE TOWN - President Thabo Mbeki, who was still in Ivory Coast yesterday, is scheduled to perform the official opening of Mthatha #39;s Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital tomorrow, the Eastern Cape Health Department announced yesterday."
Sports," Florida State and Miami were originally scheduled to play Monday. Instead, they spent the day trying to recover from Hurricane Frances."
Sci/Tech," The European Commission is likely to authorize the first genetically modified (GMO) seeds for commercial use across EU territory this week, in the face of widespread consumer resistance to biotech crops."
World,"Former US President Bill Clinton's heart bypass operation is successful, say doctors in New York."
World," Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field early Tuesday, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25 in the bloodiest strike in Gaza in months, officials from both sides said. Most of the casualties were members of the anti Israeli militant group..."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s not London (020), and it doesn #39;t much resemble Birmingham (0121). People visit it from Glasgow (0141) and go surfing it in Ipswich (01473)."
Sci/Tech,"Mathematicians could be on the verge of solving two separate million dollar problems. If they are right - still a big if - and somebody really has cracked the so-called Riemann hypothesis, financial disaster might follow."
Sci/Tech,"Sometimes it #39;s hard to be a woman: break through the glass ceiling, and you find yourself on the edge of a glass cliff. Alex Haslam, a social psychologist at Exeter University, told the British Association "
Sports,Ask anyone who knows Andre Agassi and they will tell you that the bald but brilliant former champion is an awfully nice chap. But there are times when Agassi can be positively nasty; cruel even.
Sports,"French Open runner-up Yelena Dementyeva recovered from a terrible start to beat an emotional Vera Zvonareva 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a bizarre fourth-round match at the US Open on Sunday."
Sports,"Where there is Steven Gerrard, there is hope. England #39;s warrior of a midfielder flew into this unglamorous Silesian conurbation last night promising to turn all the headlines of "
Sci/Tech,"Leaving their orbiting outpost unmanned, the international space station #39;s two astronauts floated outside on a spacewalk Friday, plugging in new antennas and replacing a worn-out piece of cooling equipment."
Sports,"Drew Brees was selected the starting quarterback of the San Diego Chargers on Monday, a move that was expected after he followed last season #39;s miserable performance with a solid exhibition season."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 6, 2004 - Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field early Tuesday, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25 in the bloodiest strike in Gaza in months, officials from both sides said."
Sports," The Indianapolis Colts were still fine tuning their roster Monday, and one option is quarterback Tim Couch."
World," The captors of two French journalists allegedly put forward new demands for their release, but French officials cast doubt on the authenticity of the demands and remained cautiously optimistic about securing their release."
World," African Union brokered peace talks for Sudan's western Darfur region stalled over the sensitive issues of security and disarmament as they began their third week, officials said."
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) showcased its dual-core x86 Opteron microprocessor this week. The upcoming dual-core CPU for the enterprise enviornment is expected to debut in mid-2005 and was housed in a HP ProLiant DL585 server.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Customers will be able to get their hands on the delayed version of Oracle Corp. #39;s E-Business Suite 11i."
Sports,"waited for a mistake. And when Woods was the one to make it, Singh was on his way to a whopping sixth victory of the year and the No."
World,"A MASSIVE car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Fallujah tonight, killing seven US Marines and wounding several others, a US military official said."
World,"A BRAWL broke out at an Indonesian court yesterday after the arrest and detention of alleged Jemaah Islamiah head Abu Bakar Bashir was found to be legal, clearing the way for his trial under tough anti-terror laws."
Sports," The matchup was fit for a Grand Slam final, not the fourth round. So, too, was the riveting last game. Lindsay Davenport and Venus Williams, seven major titles and 49 weeks at No. 1 between them, swapped powerful strokes for 13 superb minutes Monday at the U.S. Open, bringing fans to their feet with several of the game's 24 points."
Sports, Alge Crumpler and Peerless Price joined an injury list that already included Warrick Dunn and Keith Brooking for the Atlanta Falcons.
Sports," Yuta Tabuse has signed for the Phoenix Suns, boosting his hopes of becoming the first Japanese to play in the US National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season, the NBA's Tokyo branch said."
World, A Moroccan soldier has been released five days after he was kidnapped while serving in a United
World," JALAPA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico's main opposition party  put in a tepid performance in elections in a state it has run  since the 1920s, hitting a bump on the long road toward its  goal of returning to power nationally in 2006."
Sci/Tech,"  No storm in history has done more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than Hurricane Frances did. Officials at the Florida facility said the storm tore about 1,000 exterior panels from the Vehicle Assembly Building."
World,"Experts on Islamic militant groups are skeptical about a Web posting demanding \$5 million in ransom for two French journalists held hostage in Iraq, France #39;s prime minister said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"maggeth writes  quot;In an update to a previous story, NASA damage assessment teams have begun work at the Kennedy Space Center, which was hit by Hurricane Frances."
World,  Afghanistan #39;s capital is under tight security for the inauguration of Hamid Karzai as the country #39;s first popularly elected president.
Business, Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.25  percent at the opening on Tuesday as investors stayed  optimistic about Japan's economy and bought banks and insurance  firms.
Business,MANAGEMENT at the Italian national airline Alitalia put forward a rescue plan today to trade unions that foresees slashing 5000 jobs and splitting the struggling carrier into two in order to keep it aloft.
Business,"Access Brokerage liquidators said today they had discovered a \$5 million shortfall in the share trader #39;s accounts and the Bank of New Zealand said it has frozen all accounts in the name of Access Brokerage Ltd, including trust accounts."
Business,"SHARES in drug wholesaler Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd rose nearly15 per cent yesterday after it acquired health, beauty and lifestyle retailer New Price Retail for \$112."
Business,Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average opened up 0.58 percent on Monday with buyers picking up a broad range of stocks after key economic survey renewed hopes over Japan #39;s economic outlook.
Sci/Tech,Hurricane Frances ripped hundreds of panels from NASA #39;s huge space shuttle assembly hangar and officials feared Monday that another powerful tropical storm heading toward Florida could slow down the return of manned space flights.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is dropping the WinFS file system technology from Longhorn, the next version of Windows, in a bid to introduce the operating system by 2006."
Sports,"Andre Agassi tried to get this over in a hurry. He wanted a fast day at the US Open, just like Roger Federer. Agassi made short work of marathon man Sargis Sargsian on Labor Day, sweeping out his longtime "
Sports,LONDON: Under-fire goalkeeper David James pledged on Sunday to prove he is worth his place in Sven-Goran Erikssons team when England face Poland in a crucial World Cup qualifier tomorrow.
Sports,SAO PAULO: Brazil set off for the midweek friendly in Germany without Ronaldo on Sunday after he was given permission to stay behind for an engagement dinner with his girlfriend.
Sports,"Favored Prince Arch overcame a bump with Good Reward in upper stretch to rally for a resolute victory by a head over Mustanfar in the closing-day \$108,200 Saranac Handicap (gr."
Sports,The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were to play only one game of their scheduled doubleheader Monday. The first game was postponed because Tampa Bay was delayed leaving Florida because of Hurricane Frances.
World,"As Russia began two days of national mourning for the victims of a school siege in North Ossetia, criticism mounted over the government #39;s handling of the wave of terrorism that "
World,"Israeli helicopters fired four rockets at a camp in Gaza City where they believed Palestinian militants were training, killing at least 15 people, Palestinian medical sources told CNN."
World,"A moderate earthquake shook western Japan on Tuesday, two days after over 40 people were injured when two strong quakes hit the region."
World,"With Turkey #39;s hopes of joining the European Union on the line, a senior European envoy flew to the country #39;s troubled southeastern region on Monday to assess the status of "
Business,almost a quarter of its workforce - and split itself in two yesterday in last-ditch attempt to avoid bankruptcy. The struggling Italian airline met 
Business,"D-Day is looming for James Crosby. Whether it is this week or next, the chief executive of HBOS does not have very long left to decide whether to launch a counter-bid for Abbey National."
Business,Toyota Motor Corp yesterday launched a joint venture with China #39;s Guangzhou Automobile Group to produce the Camry sedan in the capital city of Guangdong Province.
Sci/Tech,"Cheap telephone calls made using broadband internet connections came a step closer yesterday when Ofcom, the industry regulator, laid out its plans to help the take-up of the new technology."
Sports,"Prince Arch, who had been racing against the likes of multiple stakes winners Kittens Joy and Artie Schiller, returned from a layoff of nearly two months to win the \$108,200 "
Sports,"Despite the fact Love of Money had never raced around two turns or in a stakes race before, trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. thought enough of him entering Monday #39;s \$750,000 Pennsylvania "
Sports,"Warwickshire were crowned as cricket #39;s new county champions at 5.06pm yesterday, even though their players were stuck indoors in front of their TVs and computers at the time."
Sports, Half of the scheduled doubleheader between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay was postponed Monday after the Devil Rays had trouble leaving Florida because of Hurricane Frances.
World,"Typhoon Songda approached Nagasaki city on Japan #39;s southern island of Kyushu, injuring 28 people and cutting power as it headed north toward the Sea of Japan."
World, Vijay Singh has been playing the best golf in the world for a long time...
Business, Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.25 percent at the opening on Tuesday as investors stayed optimistic about Japan's economy and bought banks and insurance firms.
Sports, The New York Yankees asked the commissioner's office to award them a forfeit over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after they failed to arrive in time Monday because of travel problems due to Hurricane Frances. It was a request that had no chance of being granted.
World," Colombian state prosecutors on Monday ordered the arrest of three soldiers in connection with the killing of union officials accused of being leftist rebels last month, the state prosecution office said."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. is revamping its strategy in the U.S. personal computer market by tailoring laptop computers for corporate customers and entering the low end market in a move to boost share, the Nihon Keizai newspaper said on Tuesday."
World," MOSCOW (AP)   Prosecutors tightened the screws on Yukos on Monday, calling in the oil giant's top in house lawyer for questioning after searching his office and apartment on the same day the company challenged a freeze on its subsidiaries' bank accounts."
World," A powerful typhoon in southern Japan caused landslides and floods, left tens of thousands without power, and injured at least 23 people. In the western part of the country, a strong aftershock stuck Tuesday, hours after two major quakes injured 43 people."
Sports," Andre Agassi tried to get this over in a hurry. He wanted a fast day at the U.S. Open, just like Roger Federer."
World, Teresa Heinz Kerry was back on the campaign trail at Labor Day parades in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia after a brief hospitalization over the weekend in Iowa because of an upset stomach.
Business," The New Zealand Exchange Ltd. (NZX.NZ) said Monday it has suspended Access Brokerage from trading in the stock market, and referred the matter to the Serious Fraud Office, the Securities Commission and the Minister of Commerce."
Business,Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday morning amid renewed optimism for Japan #39;s economic recovery a day after strong business investment data.
Sports,Souness resigned from Blackburn Rovers yesterday after informing his players of the decision on the morning before training. Souness said:  quot;I #39;m sad to be leaving but I #39;m excited.
Sports,Uruguay have put their World Cup qualifying campaign back on course with a controversial 1-0 win over Ecuador while Chile and Colombia shared four red cards and no goals in a grim encounter.
Sports,San Diego Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer is keeping his team -- including quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers -- and its fans in suspense.
Sports,"Daniel Cabrera pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, and Jose Leon and Melvin Mora had two RBIs apiece to lead the surging Baltimore Orioles past the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Monday."
World,"GAZA CITY : Thirteen members of the radical Palestinian group Hamas were killed and more than 45 wounded in an Israeli raid in the Gaza Strip, medical sources and witnesses said."
World,Iraqi insurgents who claim to be holding two French journalists in Iraq demanded a \$5 million (2.8 million) ransom yesterday as part of a disturbing set of new conditions for their release.
World," The European Union (EU) Commissioner, Enlargement, Guenter Verheugen arrived in Ankara late on Sunday. Speaking to reporters at Ankara #39;s Esenboga Airport, Verheugen said that his visit to Turkey was "
Business,"The European Union is moving closer to settling its long-running antitrust case against the Coca-Cola Co., having judged the beverage giant #39;s offer to modify distribution deals in Europe good enough to begin gauging the industry #39;s "
World,"Horror and revulsion are the most natural of reactions to the aftermath of the hideous Beslan school siege, and the thoughts of decent people everywhere go out to the bereaved and suffering."
Sci/Tech,"Newborn babies prefer to look at attractive faces, says a UK researcher, suggesting that face recognition is hardwired at birth, rather than learned."
World," Less than four months after causing an uproar by almost expelling a New York Times reporter, the Brazilian government criticized the U.S. newspaper on Monday for a report on a controversial proposal to oversee the country's journalists."
World," ROSTOV ON DON, Russia (AP)   Eight Russian soldiers and police were killed by rebels in Chechnya within a 24 hour period, and a military helicopter crashed on a flight out of the region, killing two of the three crew members aboard, officials said."
Sports, Half of the scheduled doubleheader between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay was postponed Monday after the Devil Rays had trouble leaving Florida because of Hurricane Frances.
Business, The Nikkei average edged up 0.23 percent  by mid morning on Tuesday as investors remained optimistic  about Japan's economy and bought banks and shares in firms that  depend on domestic business.
World," Less than four months after  causing an uproar by almost expelling a New York Times  reporter, the Brazilian government criticized the U.S.  newspaper on Monday for a report on a controversial proposal to  oversee the country's journalists."
Sci/Tech,"nev4 writes  quot;Reuters (via Yahoo News) reports that Grigori Perelman from St. Petersburg, Russia appears to have solved the Poincare Conjecture."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s longest continually running experiment has revealed traces of plutonium in British soil from nuclear tests in the Nevada desert 50 years ago, scientists said on Monday."
Sports,"efore facing an opponent, particularly a top-flight one, Sargis Sargsian sometimes receives advice from Andre Agassi. In a telephone conversation the night before the match, Agassi will "
Sports,Fiji #39;s Vijay Singh replaced Tiger Woods as the world #39;s No.1 ranked golfer today by winning the PGA Deutsche Bank Championship.
Sports,"FASHION plate Serena Williams revealed yesterday she was progressing through the US Open against the advice of three doctors, who were concerned her injured left knee was not ready for the rigours of a grand slam."
Sports,"The Scot told the Rovers playing squad of his decision this morning after agreeing to replace Sir Bobby Robson on Tyneside. In one of football #39;s strange quirks, Newcastle "
Sci/Tech,"Customers will be able to get their hands on the delayed version of Oracle Corp.'s E-Business Suite 11i.10 within 60 days, the Redwood Shores, California, company announced Monday, at the opening day of its OpenWorld conference in London."
Business,"Alitalia, the Italian government-run airline and a partner with Delta and Air France in the SkyTeam alliance, told its unions on Monday that it planned to lay off about 5,000 "
Business," Japanese stock indexes edged higher by midmorning Tuesday, building on a strong upward momentum in the previous session after corporate capital spending raised hopes that gross domestic product data will be revised up later in the week."
Sci/Tech,ONE of the seven great unsolved mysteries of mathematics may have been cracked by a reclusive Russian who has no interest in the million dollar prize his solution could win him.
Sci/Tech,"The beaches of the east coast #39;s barrier islands seemed as calm as they could be on Monday. Just one day after Hurricane Frances wobbled through, only "
Sci/Tech,"Archeologists in northwestern England have found a burial site of six Viking men and women, complete with swords, spears, jewelry, fire-making materials and riding equipment, officials said Monday."
Sports, It was as if the US Open tennis tournament took a deep breath yesterday morning (Singapore time). No remarkable upsets happened.
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox manager worked as the bench coach for the Athletics last season, and still has many friends in the other clubhouse -- and during a September pennant race, he just can #39;t deal with any personal distractions."
Sports,RUGBY in the Pacific Islands has been dealt a huge blow after they were left out of a major shake-up in the southern hemispheres premier tournaments yesterday.
World,"TOKYO : A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted western and central Japan, following two major tremors at the weekend, the meteorological agency said."
World," ST. MARKS, Fla. (AP)   Frances hammered the Florida Panhandle on Monday, taking a second swing at a storm weary state where it already had knocked out power to six million people, torn up roofs and boats and been blamed for at least five deaths."
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists in northwestern England have found a burial site of six Viking men and women, complete with swords, spears, jewelry, fire making materials and riding equipment, officials said Monday."
Sports,"Andre Agassi came away with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Sargis Sargsian, setting up a high-profile match on Wednesday with top-seeded Roger Federer."
World," China has put the Three Gorges Dam, the  world's largest hydro electric project, on flood alert, Xinhua  news agency said on Tuesday after rain and mudslides killed 76  in areas to the west."
Business,"Alitalia, the Italian government-run airline, plans to lay off about 5,000 of its 21,000 employees in a move to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection."
Business,The year's big drug-industry merger may turn out to be about using marketing muscle to fight fat.
World,"Jiang Zemin, China's military chief and senior leader, has told Communist Party officials that he plans to resign, two people with leadership connections say."
World,Members of Congress return for a march to Election Day that is complicated by the call to reorganize U.S. intelligence agencies.
Business,"Already having the highest interest rates in the developed world, the Reserve Bank is set to raise them further on Thursday and may leave the door open for more rises ahead."
Business,TSV Holdings Ltd share offer closed oversubscribed and a week early following strong institutional and retail support. TSV Holdings raised \$6 million after offering 30 million shares at 20 cents each to investors 
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists in northwestern England have found a burial site of six Viking men and women, complete with swords, spears, jewelry, fire making materials and riding equipment, officials said Monday."
World,"Pakistan rejected a US official #39;s weekend claim that Osama bin Laden was close to being captured as  quot;politicking quot;.  quot;He can say this, but we have no sound information."
World,"More than 3,000 people have been displaced since the end of August by violence in an area of North Darfur state in Sudan, a United Nations report said on Sunday."
Business,"Japan #39;s No. 1 automaker is no longer content to take a back seat to foreign rivals in China. On Monday, Toyota Motor Corp. announced the launch of Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co."
Business,"Former high-flying investment banker Frank P. Quattrone is about to find out just how unlucky he is. Convicted in May, Quattrone, 48, is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday "
Sci/Tech,"The Debian Linux group will not deploy the Sender ID anti-spam standard, because Microsoft #39;s license terms do not fit within its free-software guidelines."
Sports,"ithout depositing any driving rain or generating any gusty wind, Hurricane Frances reached into the Bronx yesterday and disrupted the Yankees #39; baseball schedule."
World,An Israeli attack on Hamas activists training near Gaza City killed at least 13 people early today. The raid came a week after Hamas murdered 16 Israelis in twin suicide bombings on buses in Be #39;er Sheva.
World," The government dismissed a top American counterterrorism official #39;s claim of progress in the hunt for Osama bin Laden, saying today that Pakistan does not have any information on the Al Qaeda leader #39;s whereabouts."
World,"Malaysia #39;s top court has agreed to review the corruption conviction of Anwar Ibrahim, the country #39;s former deputy prime minister."
Sports,"At 3 pm Monday, on a picture-perfect Labor Day in the Bronx, Yankees Stadium public address announcer Bob Sheppard informed the 5,000 or so fans on hand that the game against the Tampa Bay "
Sports,England #39;s Luke Donald gave the European Ryder Cup team a boost after securing a runaway victory in the European Masters at Crans Sur Sierre in Switzerland.
World, Malaysia's highest court cleared the way Tuesday for an appeal that could allow newly freed former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim back into politics.
Sports," Harvie Ward, a two time U.S. Amateur champion and a top teaching pro whose clients included the late Payne Stewart, has died after a long illness."
World, Two new polls showed Australia's conservative government and Labor opposition neck and neck after the first week of campaigning for the October 9 election.
Sports, Top seed Roger Federer reached the  quarter finals of the U.S. Open without hitting a ball when  Andrei Pavel pulled out with a back injury Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Street sales of illegally copied Hollywood films, fake auto parts and pharmaceuticals are thriving despite an official government crackdown, agitating a nettlesome trade conflict between Washington and Beijing."
Business,"Squeezed by budget constraints, the Navy is proposing significant cuts in its shipbuilding program that could batter the struggling industry."
Business,"Convicted in May, Quattrone is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal securities investigation and attempted witness-tampering, based on a December 2000 e-mail he sent his Credit Suisse First Boston subordinates endorsing a plan to ""clean up those files."
World,Malaysia's top court agrees to review a  corruption conviction against the former deputy PM  Anwar Ibrahim. 
World,"Senator John Kerry said he wanted troops home within four years, and President Bush defended the war as ""right for America."""
World," Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field in Gaza early Tuesday, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25, officials from both sides said. It was Israel's deadliest strike in the area in four months..."
Sports,"Allan Houston #39;s comeback was put off one more time yesterday, when the Knicks shooting guard announced he will not be activated for tonight #39;s game against the Memphis Grizzlies "
Sports,"The Yankees are expected to make a push in the next couple of days to sign Eric Milton, and the lefthander has allowed the Yankees to examine his surgically repaired left knee."
Business,Mexican consultancy firm Bursametrica said on Monday that international market oil prices will remain high in the short and long run.
Business,Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard will fire his interest rate gun and then conspicuously reload it when he delivers his monetary policy statement on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"SeaDour writes  quot;CNET News has an interesting perspective on the changing face of technology on campus. These days, students are showing more interest in the tech perks that campuses have to offer, and universities are taking notice."
Sports,"Having defeated Sargis Sargsian in the round of 16 of the US Open, Agassi now gets Roger Federer in the quarterfinals. Having gotten through the dicey part, now comes the fun."
Sports,ll the emotion Venus Williams crammed into staving off elimination against Lindsay Davenport at the United States Open last night saved the 25th edition of their rivalry from being a dud.
Sports,"CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (PA) -- Luke Donald will tell Bernhard Langer this week that he is confident enough to be paired with any of his European teammates in the 35th Ryder Cup Matches at Oakland Hills."
Sports,"seeded Belgian was upset in the fourth round of the year #39;s last Grand Slam tournament by 14th seeded Nadia Petrova 6 3, 6 2."
World,Malaysia #39;s highest court has cleared the way for an appeal that could erase newly freed former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim #39;s criminal record and allow him back into politics.
World,"KUALA LUMPUR : Two people have been hospitalised in Malaysia #39;s northeastern Kelantan state after a suspected new outbreak of the deadly strain of bird flu that has killed 27 people across Asia, officials said on Tuesday."
Sports," NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Tiger Woods was in upbeat  mood despite being deposed as world number one by Fiji's Vijay  Singh Monday."
Sports,"The Yankees finally played ball last night, taking advantage of an opponent that looked as if it had spent the whole day sitting in ballparks, on buses and in an airplane."
World,Calls grow for answers  over the school siege in Beslan as Russia holds a second day of official mourning.
Sports,"It took only a couple of plays for Derrick Johnson to make his first huge hit as a Texas Longhorn. The freshman from Waco, fresh off the bench in a game against New Mexico State on Sept."
Business,"A senior market regulator said yesterday that Beijing law enforcement bodies have banned brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Givenchy, Fendi and some 20 others from being sold at marketplaces around the city."
Sci/Tech,The phenomenon of  quot;death by success quot; -- in which a website is brought down by strong user interest -- is well known online but has taken a new twist in China.
Sci/Tech,"The Internet is receiving its own batch of phone numbers for Voice over Broadband (VoB) phone services, the UK #39;s Telecom regulating body Ofcom announced today."
Sports,Argonauts wide receivers R. Jay Soward and Andre Talbot and Tiger-Cats cornerback Wayne Shaw were ejected for fighting midway through the first quarter...Toronto is 2-3-1 on the road and 2-3-1 against the East this season...Hamilton is also 2-3-1 at home 
World,SYDNEY : Two new polls showed Australia #39;s conservative government and Labor opposition neck and neck after the first week of campaigning for the October 9 election.
Business,"SHELL Malaysia #39;s Jintan field, located about 275km north west of Bintulu, offshore Sarawak, came onstream on Aug 31. Jintan is the second gas field brought into production, following Serai which came onstream "
Sports,Hardenne #39;s reign as US Open champion and world number one came to an abrupt and surprise end when she lost 6 3 6 2 to Russian Nadia Petrova in the fourth round on Monday.
Sports," Justine Henin Hardenne lost her U.S. Open title and her No. 1 ranking Monday night. The defending champion was upset by Nadia Petrova 6 3, 6 2 Monday night in the fourth round, the earliest the Open's top seeded woman has lost since Billie Jean King went out in the third round in 1973."
Sports,Baseball #39;s players union must step up to diffuse the growing drug-enhancement scandal that has gripped the nation #39;s pastime.
Business, The dollar barely moved on Tuesday as  most investors were reluctant to take positions ahead of an  address by the Federal Reserve chief that is expected to point  to further rises in U.S. interest rates this year.
Sports,"Overnight in London a High Court judge ruled in favor of three shareholder banks who sought to gain control of a business they majority own, but is presently stacked with directors friendly to Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, that ensures he retains "
World,Vijay Singh wins the Deutsche Bank Championship to take the number one ranking from Tiger Woods.
World,"An apparent suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed vehicle on the outskirts of Fallujah on Monday, killing seven United States Marines and three Iraqi National Guard soldiers and wounding several others, the US military said."
Business,"In a bid to relieve Western economies of the unprecedented rise in oil prices, Saudi Arabia has slashed prices for its crude sales for October."
Sports,Daniel Cabrera pitched 7 1/3 strong innings to help the Baltimore Orioles mark their return to Camden Yards after a two-week road trip with a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in the American League Monday.
World,"At least 79 people were killed and 74 were missing after some of the worst rainstorms in recent years triggered landslides and flash floods in southwest China, disaster relief officials said yesterday."
World,"TOKYO Sept. 6, 2004 - A powerful typhoon pounded Japan #39;s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, grounding airplanes, halting trains and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes."
World, The official month long campaign for  Afghanistan's first ever direct presidential election opened on  Tuesday in what will be a major test of U.S. led  nation building efforts since the 2001 ouster of the Taliban.
Business,"Richard N. Perle, a director at the media company Hollinger International who was criticized in an internal report, says he was duped by its former chief, Conrad M. Black."
Business,"The Nikkei average rose 0.53 percent by midsession on Tuesday as investors remained optimistic about Japan #39;s economy, buying banks such as Mizuho Financial Group and shares in firms tied to domestic business."
Business,The dollar barely moved on Tuesday as most investors were reluctant to take positions ahead of an address by the Federal Reserve chief that is expected to point to further rises in US interest rates this year.
Business,"NEW DELHI, Sept 6: Indian and Pakistani Oil Ministers are to meet to discuss the gas pipeline project that has been hanging fire for some years, Indian Foreign Minister Kunwar Natwar Singh said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,ONE of the seven great unsolved mysteries of mathematics may have been solved by an eccentric Russian. Grigori  #39;Grisha #39; Perelman is an expert on Ricci flow.
Sci/Tech,"Free Wi-Fi, subsidized music-download services, even free iPods at Duke University. There #39;s no question that high-tech perks are a fixture of today #39;s college experience."
Sci/Tech,based Professor David Alexander is the head of the Disaster Management Subject Group at Coventry University #39;s School of Science and the Environment.
Sports,Hardenne #39;s reign as US Open champion and world number one came to an abrupt and surprise end when she lost 6 3 6 2 to Russian Nadia Petrova in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows on Monday.
Sports,"NEW YORK Sept. 6, 2004 - Top-seeded Roger Federer and No. 5 Tim Henman became the first men to reach the quarterfinals at the US Open on Monday, Federer on a walkover over Romanian Andrei Pavel and Henman "
Sports,"The crowd in Houston was on its feet, beckoning the latest slugging surprise in the Astros #39; vaunted offense to reemerge from the dugout."
Sports,"Seattle added Aaron Taylor, Jeremy Reed, Mickey Lopez and Greg Dobbs to the Major League roster prior to the game Monday at Safeco Field."
Sports,"ST. PAUL, Minn. - A winner of the World Cup of Hockey tournament has yet to be crowned, but newly signed Coyotes player Brett Hull already is assured an award - Most Unhappy Player."
Sports,rounder Dougie Brown believes Nick Knight can lead Warwickshire to further success over the coming years after clinching the Frizzell County Championship.
Sports,"Vijay Singh, who took more than 20 years to get to the top of his profession, culminated his career year Monday when he was named 2004 Player of the Year on the PGA Tour."
World,"A car bomb attack on a US patrol outside the rebel-held city of Falluja on Monday killed seven American marines and three Iraqi National Guardsmen, in the deadliest single attack on US forces in five months."
World,"Arab  quot;Palestinians quot; launched a voter registration drive Saturday, a first step toward long-overdue elections, and Palestinian Authority/Palestine Liberation Organization  quot;Chairman of Terror quot; Yasser Arafat promised that voting for parliament and president "
World,"JERUSALEM: Israel and Russias foreign ministers inked a deal Monday to step up intelligence cooperation after the Beslan school tragedy, branding terrorism as the biggest challenge facing the international community."
Sports,Star sophomore linebacker Ahmad Brooks is back with the first string after a curious demotion prior to the season-opening win over Temple last Saturday.
Sports,"Navy coaches remember Ron Winchester's gregarious personality Monday, four days after the former Midshipmen tackle was killed in the Al Anbar province in western Iraq."
Sports,to back drubbings at the hands of the Fever have plunged the Mystics into the Eastern Conference's cellar and endangered the team's postseason chances.
Sports,"The Ravens released their final 53-man roster Monday. The team terminated the contract of veteran fullback Harold Morrow, and waived eight other players."
Business,"web sites) #39;s heart prob lem will make it even harder for John Kerry (news - web sites) to recover from his dramatic slippage in the polls, nervous New York Democrats said over the weekend."
Business,"Florida Power  amp; Light Co. was only able to restore power to 45,400 customers in Palm Beach County between Sunday morning and Monday afternoon."
Business,The Irish Bank Officials Association (IBOA) has held a strategy meeting about the future of National Irish and Northern Banks. It follows the recent High Court Inspectors report into National Irish Bank and 
Sports,"Hardenne missed nearly four months with an energy sapping virus and then, against most odds, won six matches in Athens and left with an Olympic gold medal."
Sports,"Clearly, this is not the Venus Williams of old, so perhaps Lindsay Davenport #39;s 7-5, 6-4 fourth-round victory over Williams yesterday in the US Open no longer merits a gold star as a special achievement."
Sports,"China #39;s victorious Olympic athletes have arrived in Hong Kong for a celebration of their record-breaking achievements. China picked up 32 gold medals at the Athens games, and came second only to the USA in the overall medals table."
Sports,"Some people still think of Brett Hull as his father #39;s son, but he has long been his own man. He showed it as an amateur two decades ago when he chose to play for the United States after Canada rejected him."
Sports,  The United States men #39;s soccer team faces Panama in a potentially contentious and definitely critical World Cup qualifying match Wednesday night in Panama City.
World, The official month long campaign for Afghanistan's first ever direct presidential election opened on Tuesday in what will be a major test of U.S. led nation building efforts since the 2001 ouster of the Taliban.
Sci/Tech,Victor Co. of Japan said today it has succeeded in manufacturing an environmentally friendly DVD with a special plastic synthesized from corn starch.
World," Russian state television predicted at least 100,000 people would attend a Moscow rally on Tuesday to denounce terrorism, bolstering President Vladimir Putin against critics over a Chechnya linked hostage bloodbath."
World,Seven US Marines were killed on Monday when an apparent suicide car bomb exploded near their military convoy on the outskirts of Fallujah.
World,"BEIJING, Sept 6: At least 90 people were killed and 77 were missing in torrential storms lashing southwest China, disaster relief officials said on Monday."
Sports," Brandon Backe pitched seven innings and clubbed a two run homer, the first of his major league career, to earn the Houston Astros an 11 5 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Monday."
World," His fluency in several Afghan languages, his first name friendships with world leaders and his familiarity to voters across the country should guarantee success for Afghan President Hamid Karzai in October elections."
Business,"Rob Huebel, a New York comedian and commercial actor, hopes to find the intersection of Madison Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard."
Sports,"A rash of injuries struck the US Open men #39;s draw on Monday, with Nicolas Kiefer succumbing to a wrist injury, Sargis Sargsian fighting through knee trouble "
Sports,The grandson and former son-in-law of Florida State coach Bobby Bowden were killed late Sunday when their car was hit by a utility truck traveling from Texas to Florida to help restore power outages caused by Hurricane Frances.
Sports,HAMILTON (CP) - Andre Rison has been to five NFL Pro Bowls and owns a Super Bowl ring. So maybe that #39;s why he seemed a little underwhelmed by his CFL debut in a thrilling and bizarre 30-30 Labour Day tie between 
World,"Funeral processions filled the rainy streets of Beslan, carrying coffins large and small, as townspeople buried scores of victims of a carefully planned school siege that prosecutors linked to a Chechen rebel leader."
World,"Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field in Gaza City, killing at least 13 militants and wounding 25 other Palestinians, witnesses said, in the bloodiest incident there in four months."
Sci/Tech,New pay-as-you-go pricing for Breeze Live service is meant to attract small businesses.
Sci/Tech,IBM sells its fourth supercomputer--to tackle the protein-folding challenge that inspired the computer in the first place.
Business,Japanese stocks rose on Tuesday on expectations that a Government report later today would provide further evidence of strength in the world #39;s second-largest economy.
World,MOSCOW (Russia): The editor of Russia #39;s top daily Izvestia was forced to resign Monday after its owner ruled that the paper #39;s coverage of the Beslan school hostage crisis was  quot;too emotional quot;.
World,The European Commission laid out its opposition to plans by Turkey to criminalise adultery yesterday. The proposed law threatens to destabilise Ankara #39;s bid to open EU entry talks.
Sci/Tech,"Thanks to new technology, it will soon be easier to find out what is available in the murky realm of frequent-flier travel redemption."
Sci/Tech,Konarka Technologies is expected to announce that it has acquired from Siemens of Germany the technology to print power cells on flexible sheets of plastic.
World,The first defence witness in the war crimes trial of  Slobodan Milosevic trial is set to take the stand.
World,Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith's resignation prompts speculation about a Cabinet reshuffle.
Sci/Tech,The biggest-selling electronic product in the world is mobile phones. Analysts estimate that consumers from Canada to China will snap up more than 600 million handsets this year -- five times the number of TVs or personal computers expected to sell.
Sports,"Vijay Singh of Fiji, right, smiles at Tiger Woods on the 18th green after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on Monday in Norton, Mass."
Sports,"Of course, for those same three years, Venus owned pretty much everybody else, too, save for sister Serena. But of late, with Lindsay aging a lot more than just gracefully in what was assumed "
Sports, Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs and Orlando Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to guide the New York Yankees past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7 4 in the American League Monday.
World," Chinese police have intensified a crackdown on trafficking of women and children as increasing numbers of females are sold into marriage in areas where gender imbalances are growing, state press said."
Business,"TOKYO : The brokerage arm of Japan #39;s biggest lender, the Mizuho Financial Group, and Norinchukin Bank, the umbrella bank for farmers #39; cooperatives, are considering expanding their ties, an official said."
Business,"Job creation improved in August, but employment is below 50-year average, giving fodder to Kerry and Bush. By Ron Scherer  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sci/Tech,"Ofcom, the official telecom regulator for the UK, published its approach to new voice services, including Voice over Broadband (VoB) phone services."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at Britain #39;s University of Exeter found newborn babies, despite blurred vision, prefer to look at an attractive face."
Sports,"NEW YORK Andre Agassi made short work of marathon man Sargis Sargsian yesterday and moved on to an incredibly attractive matchup at the US Open: Next up, top-seeded Roger Federer in the quarterfinals."
Sports,"Singh shot 68 to widen his lead over Tiger Woods at the Deutsche Bank Championship, putting him one round from his sixth victory of the year and the No."
Sports,"NEW YORK Justine Henin-Hardenne (EH #39;-nen ahr-DEN #39;) has failed to successfully defend her US Open title, and she #39;s losing her number-one ranking to boot."
World,"The latest international decision related to the Lebanese sovereignty will be, for a long, the main dividing political factor in the country, and the justification used for this division."
Business,"Alitalia, Italy #39;s largest airline, told its union Monday it plans to cut 5,000 jobs, or more than a quarter of its regular workforce, according to published reports."
Business,"Leaders of the US Airways pilots union decided last night not to allow 3,000 rank-and-file pilots to vote on a \$295 million cost-cutting proposal, increasing the likelihood of a US Airways bankruptcy this month."
Sci/Tech,"Hurricane Frances spared NASA #39;s depleted shuttle fleet but ripped away siding from a towering landmark Kennedy Space Center facility, exposing the critical enclosure to the "
Sci/Tech,"In early July, Apple stopped taking orders for iMacs, saying it had planned to have the next generation iMac available that month."
Sci/Tech,"Other people might have been discouraged, but Eric Meier and Phillip Storm have been upbeat since their 23-foot-long Rubicon 1 rocket blew up last month in a test flight near Queets, Wash."
Sci/Tech," Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp announced it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next generation chips."
Sports,"The gotcha moment, the beginning of the end of a golfing era, came at the fifth-to-the-last hole of the Deutsche Bank Championship."
Sports,"In 1939, a young Joe Louis fought a heavyweight title bout against close friend John Henry Lewis, a longtime light heavyweight champion."
Sports,Ryan Klesko singled in the go-ahead run with none out in the eighth inning and San Diego ended St. Louis #39; nine-game winning streak.
Sports,"When Greg Dobbs and Jeremy Reed were called into Tacoma manager Dan Rohn #39;s office on Sunday afternoon, they knew why. So did Mickey Lopez."
World,  The Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers ended two days of peace talks yesterday with promises of more negotiations on trust building measures but no sign of progress toward resolving their pivotal dispute over the divided Himalayan region 
World, Ryan Klesko singled in the go ahead run with none out in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres beat St. Louis 7 3 Monday night to keep alive their slim playoff hopes and end the Cardinals' nine game winning streak...
Business,"The head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries forecast on Monday that global crude prices would soon fall, partly because of expected supply increases from Iraq."
Business,"Russia #39;s top oil exporter, Yukos, said yesterday it would open new bank accounts to fund its daily operations after bailiffs seized accounts of its main oil-producing units."
Business, Investors will be looking ahead to the Federal Reserve #39;s meeting and third quarter earnings forecasts in Wall Street #39;s short trading week after the Labor Day holiday.
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to promote transatlantic tourism, French-born New York hotelier Raymond Orteig in 1919 pledged a prize of \$25,000 -- worth about \$750,000 today -- for the first nonstop flight between New York and France."
Sci/Tech,"Singapore/Taipei, September 6: The world #39;s top contract chip makers are not yet feeling the slowdown in demand that led Intel Corp to cut its third-quarter forecasts, but analysts say the relief may be just temporary."
World,  Torrential floods in southwest China have killed as many as 100 people prompting officials to call in the military to help rescue scores of people and locate dozens of missing.
Sports," David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to their 12th win in 13 games, a wild 8 3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night."
World, A sergeant who led a an attack on Iraqi forces despite being wounded and a Gurkha who saved the life of a US soldier in Afghanistan are among 90 British servicemen and women to be awarded military honours on Tuesday.
Business," The U.S. Army plans within months to  break up Halliburton Co.'s contract to provide support services  for U.S. troops in Iraq    valued at up to  $13 billion    and  open the work to competitive bids, the Wall Street Journal said  on Tuesday, citing an internal Army memorandum."
Business,"new yorkWal-Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s Number 1 retailer, says September sales at US stores open at least a year are tracking in line with the company #39;s forecast for a 2 to 4 per cent increase, though Wal-Mart expects Hurricane Frances will briefly "
Sci/Tech,"Airport sleepover: Hundreds of people made Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport their temporary home the last few days, sleeping in makeshift beds of pushed-together chairs and using clothing for blankets."
Sci/Tech,"A quarter century after Sony Corp. first shipped the legendary Walkman personal stereo, the electronics giant is launching a high-tech model that aims to topple Apple Computer Inc."
Sports,"Former Red Wing Brett Hull won #39;t be in the lineup again tonight, when the United States faces Russia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey, and he #39;s not happy about it."
Sports,"Super prospect Jeremy Reed and right-hander Aaron Taylor, who is making a comeback from surgery, were among four minor-leaguers called up by the Seattle Mariners on Monday."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 7, 2004 - Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a Hamas training field in Gaza City early Tuesday, killing at least 13 militants and wounding 25 other Palestinians, witnesses "
World,"A US soldier was killed and another wounded Monday night when a roadside bomb exploded as their military convoy passed by on a road near Baghdad, according to the US military."
World,"BRIDGETOWN, Barbados Sept. 7, 2004 - Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and buy water ahead of Hurricane Ivan, as it churned toward Barbados with 105 mph winds just days after Hurricane Frances tore across the Caribbean."
World,"Syria Monday rapped the UN Security Council for passing a resolution which demands Syria #39;s respect for Lebanon #39;s sovereignty and withdrawal of its troops from the neighboring country, but turning a blind eye to Israeli  quot;aggression quot; against the Palestinians "
World," A 14 month old baby boy in Vietnam has died from suspected bird flu despite claims by the government that the deadly disease has been brought under control, officials said."
Business,"The Italian airline is facing resistance from unions against its plan to evade bankruptcy by cutting 5,000 jobs."
World," Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a Hamas training field in Gaza City early Tuesday, killing at least 13 militants and wounding 25 other Palestinians, witnesses said, in the bloodiest attack there in four months.    In a statement, the Israeli military said the air force targeted a field Hamas used to assemble a large bomb and a suicide bomber's vest, practice hijacking vehicles and train in preparing and firing mortars and rockets..."
Business,"Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose, led by KDDI Corp. and Marui Co., on expectations the government will boost its growth estimate for the world #39;s second- largest economy on Friday."
Business,"China #39;s gold-crazed masses will be allowed to trade in the precious metal under reforms that will upgrade trading on the country #39;s nascent market, state media reported Tuesday."
Business," Banco Santander Central Hispano SA (STD), the Spanish bank planning to buy UK lender Abbey National PLC (ANBA), Monday attacked its potential domestic "
Sports,Goran Eriksson is counting on David Beckham being able to prove his fitness for tomorrows vital World Cup qualifier in Poland despite a rib injury.
Sports,"OAKLAND, CALIF. - David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to their 12th win in 13 games, a wild 8-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night."
Sports,"The last time Johnny Damon was at the Network Associates Coliseum before Monday, he doesn #39;t remember leaving. The date was Oct. 6, 2003."
Sports,"The Seattle Mariners called up four minor leaguers Monday, completing right-hander Aaron Taylor #39;s comeback from surgery. The 27-year-old Taylor spent most of the season on the disabled list after surgery one "
World,"More than 100,000 people are expected in central Moscow at an  quot;anti-terror quot; rally amid mounting rage across the country over the bloody hostage siege in southern Russia."
World, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has denied that he struck a deal with rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim before Anwar was freed last week after nearly six years in jail.
World,"(CBS/AP) A sophisticated Israeli spy satellite plummeted into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launch, dealing a blow to Israeli efforts to keep an eye on Iran #39;s alleged nuclear weapons program."
Sports,"Vijay Singh ended the five-year run of Tiger Woods as the world #39;s No. 1-ranked golfer, beating Woods and Adam Scott by three shots at the Deutsche Bank Championship."
Sports," After a daylong wait for an afternoon doubleheader that was turned into a single night game, the New York Yankees found their 1 2 3 punch."
Sports,College football fans welcomed back the first full weekend of the season with plenty of excitement and storylines over a holiday weekend packed with action.
World,"MIAMI, FL, Tues. Sept. 7: Dangerous Hurricane Ivan maintained its intensity at 11 pm last night churning just about 210 miles... A hurricane warning remained in effect for Barbados last night along with St."
World," Guerrillas detonated a roadside bomb in Baghdad on Tuesday as the convoy of the Baghdad governor was passing, killing one bystander, witnesses and police at the scene said."
Business," The dollar slipped against the yen in  thin trade on Tuesday, but its losses were limited as investors  waited on an address by the Federal Reserve chief that is  expected to point to further rises in U.S. interest rates."
Business,"Bob Evans, 77, a computer scientist who helped popularize personal computing and served as a scientific adviser to the Taiwanese government, died of a heart ailment Sept."
Business,"Prosecutors tightened the screws on Yukos yesterday, calling in the oil giant #39;s top in-house lawyer for questioning after searching his office and apartment on the same day the company challenged "
Business,Shares in Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd shot up 3.4 per cent on Tuesday after it announced a management restructure of its European operations.
Business,The company #39;s CEO says an aircraft to compete with the 7E7 Dreamliner could be offered by the end of the year. Airbus SAS plans to challenge Boeing Co.
Business,"Stephanie Villalba, a former top Merrill Lynch banker, lost her job because she was difficult to work with, unwilling to travel and lacked the leadership skills to turn around the loss-making division she ran, a British employment tribunal in London was "
Business,Any serious effort to ease America #39;s addiction to Middle East oil starts near this Alberta boomtown cut out of Canada #39;s great boreal forest.
Sci/Tech,"At the Open World conference, which commenced yesterday in London, Oracle laid out the most comprehensive offering yet of its Business Suite of applications and unveiled new procurement applications for contracts and services."
Sports,Steven Gerrard is confident that England can handle the pressure-cooker situation they will find themselves in when they tackle Poland in Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier.
Sports,John Force didn #39;t score his fifth victory in the National Hot Rod Association #39;s biggest event Monday at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Sports,"It #39;s that time of year, the suspenseful countdown to October when Kevin Millar, the Texas rally rustler, whips up a way to inspire the Red Sox as if they were defending the Alamo."
Sports,"For CC Sabathia, his 5-0 win Monday night over the Mariners proved to be uncharted terrain. No, it had nothing to do with it being a shutout."
Sports,"  After losing the annual Labour Day Classic last year to the Calgary Stampeders, the Edmonton Eskimos wanted revenge. The Eskimos built up a 19 0 first half lead and held on for a 25 7 win yesterday "
Sports,"Sammy Sosa was out of the lineup against the Montreal Expos yesterday because of bursitis in his right hip. And his replacement, Ben Grieve, was injured while making a catch."
Business,"After resuming barely steady, the Sensex moved in a very narrow range during the opening session on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Tuesday on alternate bouts of buying and selling."
World,The government was accused of politicizing the military trials of two Australian terror suspects ahead of October 9 elections when it called on Washington to tighten legal procedures to ensure hearings at the US base in Cuba are fair.
Sports,"  Most people will look back on the final round of the 2004 Deutsche Bank Championship and think,  quot;wasnt that poetic quot;    Vijay Singh overtakes Tiger Woods in the world rankings by beating him head to head on the golf course."
World," Pressing his advantage, President Bush is campaigning by bus in Missouri, where rival John Kerry needs help from a state Democratic Party that faces problems of its own."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei rose 0.49 percent to a  five week closing high on Tuesday as growing optimism about the  domestic economic outlook buoyed small cap stocks, but recent  gainers like miners fell on profit taking."
World, President Vladimir Putin attacked the  West for calling on Russia to seek political dialogue with  Chechen separatists in the wake of last week's school hostage  siege in which at least 335 died    half of them children.
World," Guerrillas tried to assassinate  Baghdad's governor on Tuesday, opening fire on his convoy and  then detonating a bomb in a van parked by the roadside, police  and government officials said."
World," Powerful typhoon Songda made landfall in  southern Japan on Tuesday, pounding the region with torrential  rains and high winds that forced evacuations, caused blackouts  and brought public transport to a virtual standstill."
Business,"UK High Street spending growth slows in August, partly hit by wet weather, a British Retail Consortium survey finds."
Business,UK budget airline Easyjet sees passenger numbers jump by 24 in August compared with the same month last year
World,The governor of Baghdad escapes unhurt when a roadside bomb explodes near his convoy.
Business,"New York Stock Exchange members seeking to rent their trading rights outnumber brokers who want them, as profits decline at the world #39;s biggest stock exchange."
Business," The New Zealand dollar is likely to add to its nine year high against its Australian counterpart if, as expected, the two countries "
Sports,"Greg Anderson has so dominated Pro Stock this season that his championship quest has evolved into a pursuit of NHRA history. By Bob Hesser, Racers Edge Photography."
Sports,The Men in Black had no attack. The Calgary Stampeders -- sporting their black jerseys for the first time in two years -- sputtered on offence from the opening kickoff to the final gun as the Edmonton Eskimos 
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Kennedy Space Center suffered more damage from Hurricane Frances than any storm in its history, but escaped devastation that could have ended the US human space flight program."
World,"in the deadliest attack in Gaza for nearly four months, as Israel strikes back after a double suicide bombing. field used at night as a training base for militants, locals said."
World, Pakistan Monday rejected as pre election politicking a US official #39;s weekend claim that Osama bin Laden was close to being captured.
Business," The U.S. Army plans within months to break up Halliburton Co.'s contract to provide support services for U.S. troops in Iraq    valued at up to  #36;13 billion    and open the work to competitive bids, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, citing an internal Army memorandum."
Sports," For the second straight season, the Pittsburgh Steelers might go into their opener without one of their key defensive players."
Business," Japan's foreign exchange reserves at the end of August rose 8.75 billion dollars from July to a record 827.95 billion dollars for the fourth consecutive monthly rise, the finance ministry said."
World," An explosion targeted the Baghdad governor's convoy as he was traveling through the capital Tuesday, killing two people but leaving him uninjured, the Interior Ministry said."
Sci/Tech," A high capacity cigar, keys to the Internet, disc repair tools, Bluetooth add on kit, and more."
Sci/Tech, Eight companies hope to cut costs and improve quality by sharing software code.
Business,Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SAN FRANCISCO -- Oracle Corp. is biding its time and preparing for the integration of PeopleSoft 
Sports," When coach Lou Holtz set out to revamp South Carolina's losing culture this offseason, he took a look at himself as well."
World," Australia's opposition Labor Party tried to revitalise its election campaign, promising tax breaks for families and the lower paid as new opinion polls showed its lead had disappeared."
Sports,"Where a day earlier there had been pleasure over the news that the Deutsche Bank Championship had committed to two more years at TPC Boston, yesterday there was a hint of a letdown -- that the final round had to end."
Sci/Tech,"capacity cigar, keys to the Internet, disc repair tools, Bluetooth add on kit, and more."
Sports,"With precision passing, Joe Montana directed the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl titles. Dan Marino used his amazing arm to amass more than 61,000 passing yards in an unforgettable career with the Miami Dolphins."
Sports,"Brandon Backe hit the first home run by an Astros pitcher since Ron Villone smacked one Aug. 15, 2003."
Sports,"After a daylong wait for an afternoon doubleheader that got turned into a single night game, the New York Yankees found their 1-2 punch."
Sports,"Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy is often characterized as the individual on the NFL's Competition Committee most responsible for getting the 5-yard chuck rule enforced this season. But in a conference call with Patriots media yesterday, Dungy said that wasn't the case."
Sports,"Former Bruin Mikko Eloranta tipped a shot past Olaf Kolzig with 3:22 left, lifting Finland to a 2-1 win over Germany yesterday and into the semifinals of the World Cup of Hockey."
Sports,"He had his chances. Oh, did Adam Scott have his chances for a repeat victory in the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston yesterday. After igniting the inbound nine of his final-round 65 with birdies on Nos. 10 through 13, Scott narrowly missed opportunities on his next four holes."
Sports,"GREATER LAWRENCE Coach: Steve Berard (fifth year, 12-30). Last year's record: 2-8. Returning starters: N/A. Returning lettermen: N/A. Strength: Numbers. Weakness: Lack of winning tradition. Outlook: After a tough season in which the Reggies picked up just two victories and went winless in league play, things can only get better. Steve Berard's squad was often mentioned as a sleeper in ..."
Sports,"DUXBURY Coach: Don Dellorco (22d year, 143-72-9). Last year's record: 9-1-2. Returning starters (6): Peter Bizinkauskas, TE, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Tim Confer, TB/CB, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Shaun Croscup, C, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Matt Johnston, NG, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Ryan Mullin, FB/LB, 5-8, 170, Jr.; Chris Nixon, TB, 5-10, 170, Jr. Returning lettermen (11): Steve Ahern, S, Sr.; Tim Griswold, OT/DT, ..."
Business,Amcor has today revealed a thorough trashing and a top level clean out at the packaging giant over possible breaches of the Trade Practices Act after the company said certain officers and 
Business,"For employees at Bank of America's headquarters, lunch time presents geographic as well as culinary challenges. Workers must choose whether to walk a couple of blocks to the city's most popular sandwich shops, which happen to be clustered near the headquarters of Wachovia Corp. , Bank of America's cross-town rival."
Business,"The fall season that greets us this month is usually the best time to make money with technology stocks. So, does the Nasdaq stock index, drooping with a decline of about 8 percent so far this year, really represent the investing world's view of technology right now?"
Business,"Republicans who led chants of  quot;flip-flop! quot; at the GOP convention in New York last week say they have new ammunition against presidential candidate John F. Kerry, who is on record as being both for and against a provision prohibiting Medicare from negotiating lower prices with drug companies."
Business,"Fido may not be able to say where it hurts, but veterinarians at Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain will be able to peer into his brain with an MRI being installed this month."
Business,"Italy's flagship air carrier Alitalia plans to cut 5,000 jobs as part of restructuring efforts aimed at averting collapse, news reports and an industry source said yesterday."
Business,Oil prices eased yesterday as top world exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its westbound crude sales in an effort to shift the large volumes it is offering to cool world markets.
World,"  Peace talks on Sudan's violence torn Darfur region are deadlocked, a mediator said yesterday, as the chief of the African Union appealed to the Sudanese government and rebels to compromise."
World,"  Four Cabinet ministers resigned yesterday to protest the extension of President Emile Lahoud's term, part of a bruising political battle that divided allies and drew the attention of the UN Security Council. The ministers' resignations were not expected to bring down the 30 member government of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. But they prompted Lahoud to convene a meeting with ..."
World,"  Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field yesterday morning, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25 in the bloodiest strike in Gaza in months, officials from both sides said. Most of the casualties allegedly were members of the anti Israeli militant group."
World,  The Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers ended two days of peace talks yesterday with promises of more negotiations on trust building measures but no sign of progress toward resolving the pivotal dispute over the divided Himalayan region of Kashmir.
World,"  Funeral processions filled the rainy streets of this southern Russian city yesterday, carrying coffins large and small, as townspeople buried scores of victims of a carefully planned school standoff that prosecutors linked to a Chechen rebel leader."
World,"  Archeologists in northwestern England have found a burial site of six Viking men and women, complete with swords, spears, jewelry, fire making materials, and riding equipment, officials said yesterday."
World,"  The US military is reaping more high quality intelligence tips from Iraqi prisoners than ever, since it jettisoned several coercive interrogation techniques after the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal in May, the American general in charge of Iraqi prisons said yesterday."
Business,"America is riveted by the story emerging in court of how former Disney president Michael Ovitz, now being sued over his 74 million pay-off, shocked even Hollywood with his grandiose behaviour."
Sci/Tech,"For mycologists  mushroom hunters  working in the mountains of Belize, there's little glamour, but many mysteries to solve."
Sci/Tech,"In the midst of tragedy, a wife asks if it is possible to retrieve and store some of her husband's sperm after his death."
Sci/Tech,"Kathleen Tierney, a disaster researcher, says that catastrophes change the way people experience time."
Sci/Tech,A sprinkling of architects and designers around the world are working to greatly change hospitals by humanizing their design.
Business,"Alitalia, Italy #39;s largest airline, said it plans to cut 5,000 jobs, or about a quarter of its regular work force, and split into two companies to save \$1."
Business,"THE banker at the centre of Britain #39;s biggest sex discrimination case was losing her firm almost \$1ma week, a tribunal has been told."
Business,"NEW DELHI: Pakistan will consider India #39;s offer of diesel export to boost cooperation on the energy front, said Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri here Monday."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, SEPT 6: Panasonic brand products maker Matsushita Electric Industrial Co said on Monday it will launch the world #39;s largest plasma display television, with a screen measuring 65-inches diagonally, on Oct 1 in Japan."
Sports,"The crowd was on its feet, beckoning the latest slugging surprise in the Astros offense to re-emerge from the dugout. Already seated and oblivious to the cheers, Brandon Backe "
Sports,Alejandro Valverde threw down the gauntlet to the other contenders in the Tour of Spain cycle race by winning stage three between Burgos and Soria.
Sports,LUKE DONALD will tell Bernhard Langer next week he is confident enough to be paired with any of his European team-mates in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.
Sports,"Ramirez hit two two-run homers and right-hander Carlos Zambrano allowed four hits in eight innings Monday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-1 victory over the Montreal Expos."
World,"Israeli attack helicopters, warplanes and tanks hit a training camp in Gaza, used by the Islamic militant group Hamas. Palestinian sources say 14 militants were killed and another 30 people injured."
World,Voter registration has begun throughout the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in preparation for possible general and local elections next year.
World," Raya Archakova says she's afraid to send her 17 year old daughter to English lessons after last week's school siege, but not because she's worried about another terrorist attack."
Sci/Tech,Spammers have become enthusiastic adopters of technology designed to spot and stop them.
Business,"  Asian stocks closed mainly higher Tuesday, led by Japanese banks and insurers. Taiwan and Singapore did best in the region."
Sci/Tech,"Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd announced Monday it will launch a 65-inch high-definition plasma display on October 1. The latest model of the Viera series will be the "
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki inched closer to the Major League hits record with a 2-for-4 night. They were two of just five hits Seattle managed against Cleveland starter CC 
Sports,"The Little Engine That Could simply couldn #39;t any longer. Olivier Rochus, who stood much taller than his 5-foot-5-inch frame in two big "
Sports,"They once again escaped with a victory in a game that had the same type of tension that marked the last time they played at Network Associates Coliseum, the home of the always formidable Oakland Athletics."
Sports,"A well-rested US team is eager for a rematch against Russia. It #39;ll get it tonight in a World Cup of Hockey quarter-final elimination game (CBC, 6 pm)."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western countries observe double standards when they call Chechen separatists rebels instead of terrorists, the Independent reported."
World,"Turkey must go further in improving its Kurdish minority #39;s cultural rights, EU Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen said on Tuesday."
Business,"Every morning at 7:45, Alitalia SpA Flight 1022 leaves Rome #39;s Fiumicino Airport for Milan #39;s Malpensa Airport. An average of 80 seats on the Airbus 320, 60 percent of the total, are occupied "
Business,"Softbank Corp., Dentsu Inc. and Nippon Meat Packers Inc. will be added to the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, the compiler of the 55-year-old benchmark said."
Sci/Tech,"DUBAI:  quot;Our main mission: push our children to the battlefield, like Al-Khansaa, quot; declares Umm Raad al-Tamimi in a newly-launched online magazine teaching women how to contribute to jihad, or holy war."
Sports,"Vijay Singh #39;s rise to No. 1 in golf could be a tonic for old ethnic divisions in Fiji, even if it takes a while for his achievement to sink in."
Sports,"Hardenne looked up at the scoreboard that showed her opponent, Russian Nadia Petrova, leading by a set and a break. Then "
Business,British conglomerate Virgin Group Ltd. announced Tuesday that it is in talks with a mainland Chinese telecommunications company to set up a joint venture to provide mobile services in China.
World," Iran's campaign to control the nuclear fuel cycle starts deep under this barren patch of desert, in a mine that engineers expect to start yielding uranium ore in less than two years."
World," Walt Disney Co. and News Corp. are to challenge in court the conditional award of Indian cricket TV rights to local media firm Zee Telefilms Ltd., their ESPN Star Sports joint venture said on Tuesday."
Business, The dollar eased further off last week's  highs on the euro and yen on Tuesday as the market awaited a  speech by Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan which was  expected to confirm a measured pace of interest rate rises.
Business,"The crucial Gold Fields shareholder vote on whether to merge Gold Fields #39; international mining assets and those of Canada #39;s IAMGold is set to take place on Tuesday, with the result hanging in the balance."
World,Three Kenyan drivers held hostage by militants in Iraq for 42 days return to Nairobi to an emotional welcome.
World,"Hitting President Bush on the issues of jobs and the war in Iraq, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry is moving aggressively in the face of polls showing his candidacy lagging.    Campaigning in North Carolina, a state hurt by job losses, Kerry says he would end tax breaks for companies that outsource overseas..."
World,"SAGHAND, Iran - Iran's campaign to control the nuclear fuel cycle starts deep under this barren patch of desert, in a mine that engineers expect to start yielding uranium ore in less than two years.    Elsewhere in central Iran, the ore will be processed into yellowcake powder and then into uranium hexaflouride gas, and the gas injected into centrifuges to be enriched into fuel..."
Business,"Softbank Corp., Dentsu Inc. and Nippon Meat Packers Inc. will be added to the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, according to the provider of the 55-year-old benchmark."
Sci/Tech,"NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has called a meeting of NATO states and Russia on Tuesday to discuss the siege of a school by Chechen separatists in which more than 335 people died, a NATO spokesman said."
Sports,"With team spirit integral to sporting success, it #39;s hardly surprising that everyone in the England camp wants Wayne Bridge to do well."
Sports,Kimi Raikkonen #39;s well-deserved win in the Belgian Grand Prix has revived hopes of the last few races of the year being genuinely competitive.
Sports,"Catching the New York Yankees stats, schedule remains the primary goal of the Red Sox stats, schedule, but winning the wild card and being forced to face the Oakland "
World,"A suicide attacker sped up to a US military convoy near Fallujah and detonated an explosives-packed vehicle yesterday, killing seven Marines and three Iraqi soldiers, US military officials said."
Sci/Tech,Archaeologists unearth what is believed to be the first discovery of a Viking burial site in the UK.
Business,"The benchmark US crude was down 96 cents, or 2, to \$43.03 a barrel, as traders felt confident about supply-and-demand dynamics. Prices are now down about 13 from their intraday record high of almost \$50 a barrel on Sept."
Business,"  Italian trade unions have rejected a rescue plan put forward by Alitalia management, intended to turn the airline around with job cuts and a restructured corporate framework."
Business,"Seagate Technology, the top US maker of computer hard-disc drives, on Tuesday forecast quarterly earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates amid stronger demand for its products than in the previous quarter."
Business,"British manufacturing output unexpectedly dropped for the second month running in July, figures showed today. The data, from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reinforced impressions that interest rates were either at or close to their peak."
Business,"Leaders of US Airways Group Inc. #39;s pilots union rejected the carrier #39;s latest contract proposal late Monday, a blow to the No."
Business,"Shares of Halliburton Co., the world #39;s biggest oilfield-services company, fell as much 1.6 percent in Germany after the Wall Street Journal said a contract worth as much as \$13 billion with the US Army may be broken up."
Business,"Cairn Energy Plc, the largest UK- based oil-exploration and production company, boosted its estimate of recoverable oil reserves at a field in India and reported a decline in first-half profit."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending through August."
Business,"Fleetwood Enterprises Inc., a maker of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, said Tuesday that first-quarter profits rose sharply due to strong sales in its motor homes and housing segments."
Business,"If you #39;re a computer user, you may have several of them stacked on your desk. We #39;re talking about floppy disks - and they are pretty much becoming extinct."
Business,"Hamburg Township, Mich. - Gary Baja is surprised by some of the people who have checked out his new restaurant, CR Smokin #39; Chicks."
Business,"The euro-zone economy grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2004, a touch slower than in the first three months of the year, according to initial estimates released Tuesday by the European Union."
Business,"Deputy Prime Minister and Industry and Trade Minister Ehud Olmert visited the Erez industrial zone in the northern Gaza Strip Tuesday, declaring that "
Business,The US dollar fell Tuesday morning against other major currencies in European trading. Gold prices rose. The euro was quoted at \$1.
Sci/Tech,"UK regulator Ofcom decided to make geographic and non-geographic numbers available for VoIP (voice over IP) services. Non-geographic VoIP numbers will have a 056 prefix code, and will be available to all  quot;local "
Sci/Tech,"All three remaining space shuttles weathered Hurricane Frances without apparent damage, after the cyclone weakened before hitting the Florida coast south of Cape Canaveral."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. has begun shipping samples of its first WiMax chip, called Rosedale, and the first network trials based on the technology will start next year, a senior company executive said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp., which has led the charge in the gigahertz race, is expected to change its tune at this week #39;s developer forum in San Francisco by focusing on improving chip performance by adding more cores to the microprocessor."
Sci/Tech,"Mathematicians are close to solving a 150 year-old theory - and the solution could add up to problems for internet commerce. The Riemann hypothesis, formulated by Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann in 1859, would "
Sci/Tech,"When Microsoft Corp. announced last week it was scaling back the feature set for the next version of Windows, code-named Longhorn, it may have inadvertently given competitors the opening they #39;d been looking for."
Sci/Tech,Sony is previewing a new camcorder that takes video in digital high-definition quality for consumers. The four pound (HDR-FX1) device is set to go one sale next month in Japan and around the world by the end of the year.
Sci/Tech,"source software start up SugarCRM plans to introduce support services for its free contact management product on Thursday, part of a big push to lure customers away from high priced, proprietary programs."
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com recently ran a report on companies with technologies that involve implanting RFID chips under people #39;s skin or inside a bracelet.
Sci/Tech,"As Oracle Corp. pushes forward with its hostile bid to acquire rival enterprise software maker PeopleSoft Inc. for \$7.7 billion, it is also sizing up further acquisition "
Sci/Tech,"Netflix and TiVo are to team up to deliver movies over broadband, according to NewsWeek. The magazine expects the partnership to go public later this month, although neither company would comment, and details "
Sci/Tech,Your statements (re: the S/360)  quot;...It was the first mainframe that allowed different applications to be run simultaneously ... quot; and  quot;..Before the S/360 appeared on the scene each computer was unique .. quot; are utterly wrong and do not give the IBM System 
Sci/Tech,"Fueled by demand in the Asia/Pacific region and Japan, external disk storage systems revenues grew 8 percent year over year to \$3."
Sci/Tech,"While the iPod has largely been responsible for Apple #39;s recent revival, especially among investors, Forbes believes the company could be worth more if it were to spin-off its iPod and iTunes operations."
Sci/Tech,"AMD and Infineon are to spend 170m (\$200m) between them to build a nanotech research facility. According to a Bloomberg report, the R amp;D centre will be located in Dresden, Germany, probably not far from "
Sports,Defending women #39;s champion and top-seed Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium is out of the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Sports,"Dikembe Mutombo, 38, has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that will send him from the Chicago Bulls to Houston in exchange for Eric Piatkowski, Adrian Griffin and Mike Wilks, the Houston Chronicle reports."
Sports,"BAGSHOT, England -- England acting head coach Andy Robinson has insisted that he is the right man to take the world champions through to the 2007 World Cup."
Sports,"Kretschmer, a two-time 1,000-yard rusher and a preseason candidate for the Doak Walker award, did not start due to a knee problem and finished with just seven yards on four carries...Nevada was picked fifth in the WAC #39;s preseason poll, while Louisiana "
Sports,Rugby fans across the Tasman will have to enter a ballot to obtain tickets for next year #39;s Lions tour. Fifteen thousand visitors are also expected to follow their team from Britain.
Sports,"Putting some starch back into their playoff bid, the Padres crafted their best outing in some time last night. Ramon Vazquez, starting for the injured Mark Loretta, provided three hits, and "
Sports,"As Frances continued its move toward the Panhandle with strong winds and constant rain, the Seminoles practiced inside Monday. Although coach Bobby Bowden had "
Sci/Tech,Some spammers are getting their messages through using techniques designed to spot and stop them. A survey shows that spammers are the biggest users of a technique designed to find out if e-mail comes from the net address it says it does.
Sci/Tech," The number of newcomers to the internet in Britain has surged this year to its highest level since the dotcom heyday of 2001, according to a study."
World,"Ahmed Qureia, the Palestinian prime minister, today broke with calls for a ceasefire and said that Hamas would be  quot;justified quot; in taking revenge for an Israeli airstrike that killed 14 of its activists."
World,Bridgetown - Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and buy water as Hurricane Ivan churned toward Barbados just days after Hurricane Frances tore across the Caribbean.
World,"By israelinsider staff September 7, 2004. The loss yesterday of the Ofek-6 spy satellite, due to a malfunction in its Shavit rocket launcher, is expected to delay Israel #39;s plans for more sophisticated surveillance "
Business,"Some Canadian pharmacies are looking at countries like Britain, Ireland and New Zealand for their drug supplies as demand from the US increases, USA Today said."
Business,"A banker suing Merrill Lynch for 7.5m for sexual discrimination was losing her department 560,000 a week, an employment tribunal heard yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"THE RASH OF VoIP services being peddled in the UK has meant that the country has to release a new batch of phone numbers. Telco watchdog Ofcom has barked that it would establish the prefix  quot;056, quot; allowing "
Sci/Tech,"After its recent delays and missteps, chip maker sets its sights on a dual-core future. Intel will look to a multicore future during the Fall Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco this week as it tries "
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: Already we #39;re hearing it, that spammers are beating SPF and the other authentication systems. But the truth has always been that authentication is only a tool for anti-spam systems to use."
Sports,"The single-elimination quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey #39;s North American pool start tonight in St. Paul, Minn. And the biggest question remains just which Team USA will show up for "
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's third largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching the first mobile phone with a stamp sized hard disc drive this month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times."
Sports," Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe got his first career homer, a two run shot, and allowed one run in seven innings to keep the Astros in the thick of the NL wild card chase with an 11 5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday  #151; their season high 10th straight victory."
Business," Seagate Technology, the top U.S. maker of computer hard disc drives, on Tuesday forecast quarterly earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates amid stronger demand for its products than in the previous quarter."
Sci/Tech, Why waste time at the airport and rack up travel expenses when you can hold that business meeting over the Internet?
Sci/Tech," Sesame Street's Grover may not be aware he appears on TV, but the media savvy Muppet does know who Fahrenheit 9/11 filmmaker Michael Moore is. We caught up with Grover as his new DVD, A Celebration of Me, Grover (Sony Wonder,  #36;13), arrives in stores, marking the 35th season of the children's TV show."
Business, Circuit City Stores Inc.  on Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same store sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending through August.
Sci/Tech," In what it calls a first in international air travel, Finnair says it will let its frequent fliers check in using text messages on mobile phones."
Business," The euro zone economy grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2004, a touch slower than in the first three months of the year, according to initial estimates released Tuesday by the European Union."
Business, Your Portfolio:  Each month a financial planner reviews a reader's portfolio and suggests improvements.
Business, Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp.  on Tuesday warned that full year profit and revenue would fall short of Wall Street expectations because of slowing pharmacy sales as companies try to curb health care costs.
Business," Stocks were set to open higher on  Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, with U.S. oil prices  falling more than a dollar and Seagate Technology <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STX.N</A>, a  computer hard drive maker, raising its first quarter profit  forecast."
Business, The top U.S. maker of computer hard-disc drives forecast  quarterly sales and earnings above Wall Street estimates amid  stronger demand for its products.
Business," Seagate Technology, the top U.S. maker  of computer hard disc drives, on Tuesday forecast quarterly  earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates amid stronger  demand for its products than in the previous quarter."
Sci/Tech," Hurricane Frances did more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than any other storm in history, tearing an estimated 1,000 exterior panels from a giant building where spaceships are assembled, officials said Monday."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A> on  Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same store  sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift  and reduced spending through August."
Business," Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RAD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RAD.N</A>  on Tuesday warned that full year profit and revenue would fall  short of Wall Street expectations because of slowing pharmacy  sales as companies try to curb health care costs."
Business," Recreational vehicle maker Fleetwood  Enterprises Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FLE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FLE.N</A> on Tuesday said quarterly earnings  rose on improved results at its mobile home division."
Business," HealthSouth Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLSH.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLSH.PK</A>, an  operator of rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging and surgery  centers, on Tuesday said it hired the former chief executive of  U.S. Can Co. to be its chief financial officer."
Sci/Tech, A reclusive Russian may have solved one of the world's toughest mathematics problems and stands to win  #36;1 million    but he doesn't appear to care.
Business,"<p>\</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices eased further on Tuesday, as\the head of OPEC cartel said that markets were well-supplied\with crude and traders continued to take profits from this\year's 40 percent rally.</p>"
Business,"The Pentagon is to end the contract Halliburton has to service US troops in Iraq, the Wall Street Journal reports."
Business,"A British lawyer opens a law firm in North Korea, hoping to cash in on the foreigners doing business there."
World," The top U.S. commander in the Gulf  region sees the role of U.S. troops in Iraq possibly shifting  as early as next year to focus less on combat and more on  training Iraqi security forces, The Washington Post reported on  Tuesday."
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin  rejected any dialogue with Chechen separatists, blamed for at  least 335 deaths in the school hostage siege, as hundreds of  thousands joined rallies against terrorism."
World," Israeli tanks, helicopters and warplanes  pounded a Hamas training camp Tuesday, killing 14 militants in  the deadliest ever strike against the Islamic faction a week  after it carried out a double suicide bombing."
World," Iran has agreed in principle to renew a  freeze of some sensitive nuclear activities in a move  apparently aimed at easing pressure ahead of a U.N. nuclear  watchdog meeting next week, diplomats said Tuesday."
World," Former Yugoslav President Slobodan  Milosevic blasted a decision to impose defense lawyers on him  as ""legal fiction"" Tuesday as his first witness began her  testimony at his war crimes trial."
World," Taiwan's foreign ministry is considering  a proposal to use the name ""Taiwan"" more frequently to  distinguish the island from rival China, a spokesman said on  Tuesday, in a move likely to anger Beijing."
Sports,"They played for the championship of Armenia yesterday at Flushing Meadow, where a collateral event, the US Open, was also in progress."
Sports,"The Little Engine That Could simply couldn't any longer. Olivier Rochus, who stood much taller than his 5-foot-5-inch frame in two big five-set victories here, ran out of steam against Dominik Hrbaty and squandered a two-set lead, falling, 2-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0."
World,Tens of thousands gather in Moscow and other Russian cities as the nation mourns victims of the school siege.
Business,Leaders of the US Airways pilots' union rejected a bid to have pilots vote on a proposal by the airline for \$295 million in wage and benefit cuts.
World,Palestinian militant group Hamas swears vengeance for 14 of its members killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza.
World,Vijay Singh is delighted at becoming the new world number one after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship.
World,Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni says attempts to hold third party talks with LRA rebels are a waste of time.
World,Russia's president denounces calls for him to talk to Chechen separatists after the siege that killed hundreds.
World,"India's Muslim community is growing much faster than other groups, new census figures suggest."
World,Tony Blair tells his monthly news conference that he will reshuffle his top team by the end of the week.
World,"The use of genetically modified animals in UK labs continues to grow, official statistics released on Tuesday show."
World," Japanese anti war campaigners said they planned a ""people's tribunal"" over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that could symbolically hold the United States responsible for war crimes."
World," U.S. forces battled insurgents loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, in clashes that killed 34 people, including one American soldier, and wounded 193, U.S..."
World," Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training camp early Tuesday, killing at least 14 militants and wounding 30 others in one of the deadliest airstrikes since fighting broke out four years ago.    The attack came a week after Hamas suicide bombers blew up two buses in the Israeli city of Beersheba, killing 16 people..."
World," Frances completed its two day assault on Florida, leaving storm weary residents Tuesday with flooding, frayed nerves and shortages of everyday items such as gas, ice and water..."
World,The New York Yankees will do just about anything to hold off the surging Boston Red Sox.    They even tried asking the commissioner's office to award them a forfeit victory...
World,"U.S. troops Tuesday engaged in heavy combat with insurgents in the Sadr City section of Baghdad, an impoverished neighborhood that is a stronghold for forces loyal to rebel Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr. One U.S. soldier was killed in the fighting and at least 25 Iraqis were dead, officials said."
World,"Even as Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected any dialogue with Chechen separatists, blamed for at least 335 deaths in the school hostage siege, hundreds of thousands joined rallies against terrorism."
World,Singapore says it has extended a ban on all poultry and egg imports from Malaysia due to a new outbreak of bird flu there. Singapore says it is working with Malaysia to develop ways to import poultry and eggs 
Business,"Management at the Italian national airline Alitalia has put forward a rescue plan to trade unions that foresees slashing 5,000 jobs to keep the struggling carrier aloft."
Sports,"For eight innings, anyway, it was the kind of pulsating confrontation that was anticipated considering how tough it has been to separate these two teams lately."
World,"A powerful typhoon is battering parts of Japan and South Korea with heavy rains and high winds, killing at least two people and injuring more than 300."
Business,"Cairn Energy, the UK-based oil  amp; gas major said on Tuesday that it plans to produce up to 5mn tons of crude oil from its recent discoveries in Rajasthan by the end of 2007."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co said that it has developed a hard disc drive (HDD) embedded mobile handset, claiming it the world #39;s first."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s nothing really horrible about Microsoft #39;s new MSN Music Service; it #39;s just that there #39;s nothing really great about it, either."
Sports,Spain coach Luis Aragones is looking for a huge improvement from his side when they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a tricky tie against Bosnia on Wednesday.
World,Caribbean islanders are bracing for Hurricane Ivan -- only a few days since Hurricane Frances roared through the region. Ivan is heading for the Windward Islands packing sustained winds of 110 miles-an-hour.
World," The Iraqi Islamic militant group holding two French journalists hostage has demanded a  $5m (2.8m) ransom for their release, to be paid within 48 hours, as well as a set of hard to meet demands."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Episode 29</strong> Or should that be 'Technology Centre'?
Sci/Tech,<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> As Intel prepares to detail its own multi-core chips
Sci/Tech,"A current slew of games suggest that the Vietnam War is the conflict of the moment, with Conflict: Vietnam and Shellshock: Nam '67 out this week."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's  third largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching  the first mobile phone with a stamp sized hard disc drive this  month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times."
Sci/Tech," Prices of computer screens are expected  to fall by less than 5 percent in the fourth quarter as the  market stabilizes on hopes of a pick up in demand during the  Christmas season, a U.S. based research firm said on Tuesday."
Business,"Manufacturers saw their fledgling recovery stumble in July on sharp declines in the production of beer and medicines, figures showed today."
Sci/Tech,Radio-frequency identification is a technology that #39;s touted as the replacement for the bar code. These postage-stamp-size RFID tags contain a tiny microchip that #39;s smaller than a grain of sand and capable of storing information.
Sports,"A new Naples football club, formed to replace the bankrupt team of the Italian city, has been handed a place in the country #39;s third division."
Sports,"David Ortiz drove in half of Boston #39;s runs Monday in an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Boston, which has won 18 of its last 20 games, remained 2 1/2 games behind the first "
Sports,Ryan Klesko singled in the go-ahead run with no outs in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres beat St. Louis 7-3 on Monday night to keep alive their slim playoff hopes and end the Cardinals #39; nine-game winning streak.
Sports,"WELLINGTON : The British and Irish Lions have agreed to play an extra match in their three Test tour of New Zealand next year, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) revealed."
Sci/Tech,"The former high-flying investment banker is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal securities investigation and attempted witness-tampering.<br> <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Like the penny, the floppy drive is hardly worth the trouble, computer makers say. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"For back-to-school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics. With camera cell phones and the Apple iPod music player topping student wish lists, some of the hottest gadgets have little to do with pen or paper, much less studying."
Sci/Tech,"If you are like many parents, there's a good chance you can't remember the last time you solved for X, were never really confident about the rules for when to use a comma, and find that the hourly rate for private tutors can be a bit daunting."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft said on Friday it will ship the next version of Windows in 2006, but scaled back plans to include a new system for finding and storing information in its flagship operating system."
Sci/Tech,"Whether it's the latest miracle ab exerciser, a get-rich-quick scheme or a weight-loss supplement, many of those call-now-and-order products hyped on infomercials and TV shopping networks are nothing more than tacky junk. Separating the rip-offs from the useful gadgets isn't always easy."
Sci/Tech,"Scot Wingo, author of eBay Strategies: 10 Proven Methods to Maximize Your eBay Business, will answer reader questions about the online marketplace. Wingo is president and chief executive of ChannelAdvisor, an eBay consignment franchise."
Sci/Tech,Big pharmaceutical companies are testing new tracking technology they hope will help them spot counterfeit drugs before they reach consumers' medicine cabinets.
Sci/Tech,"Card game's popularity is fanned by a combination of television, technology and, for some, the allure of big money. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Ice cores drilled from deep beneath the floor of the Arctic Ocean show it was once warm enough for swimming.
Business,Unions at Alitalia called a plan to cut a quarter of the workforce  quot;unacceptable quot; Tuesday and urged the Italian government to step in to ease the pain of restructuring the ailing state-controlled airline.
Sci/Tech,Explosion of special-interest XML dialects could mean the standard is a success or could be the start of a new headache.
Sci/Tech,up SugarCRM sets out to shake up the business applications market with a free program and low cost support.
Sci/Tech,"The issue has united readers of all stripes, from the religious to privacy advocates, CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos writes."
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. and Sun Microsystems Inc. both plan to announce Wednesday that they will resell a high end disk array being introduced by Hitachi Data Systems Corp.
Sci/Tech,"  Intel Corp. has begun shipping samples of its first WiMax chip, called Rosedale, and the first network trials based on the technology will start next year, a senior company executive said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"  As Oracle Corp. pushes forward with its hostile bid to acquire rival enterprise software maker PeopleSoft Inc. for  $7.7 billion, it is also sizing up further acquisition options, according to Oracle President, Charles Phillips."
Sci/Tech,"  Oracle Corp. rang in the first day of its OpenWorld European conference series on Monday by touting the growth of grid computing in Europe, followed with the main news of the day: the release of E Business Suite Version 11i.10."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc. next year will introduce a new line of blade servers that will bring the Linux operating system and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s Opteron processor to its Netra line of telecommunications industry servers.
Sci/Tech,"  Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to begin selling later this month a cellular telephone that includes a hard disk drive. The handset was unveiled as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom Asia 2004 event began here on Monday and is the first cell phone of its kind in the world, according to the company."
Sci/Tech,Macromedia is looking to bring Web conferencing to the masses by making its Breeze Live hosted service available on a pay-as-you go basis instead of requiring a subscription.
Sci/Tech,"After its recent delays and missteps, chip maker sets its sights on a dual-core future."
Sci/Tech,"It may be missing a few features, but the OS will be worth the upgrade, Microsoft says."
World," A pro Maoist trade union in Nepal vowed to force the closure of 35 companies after shutting down 12 last month, the latest pressure tactic in the rebels' attempts to topple the constitutional monarchy."
Business, Stocks opened higher on Tuesday as oil  prices fell by nearly a dollar and several companies raised  quarterly profit forecasts amid a brighter mood on Wall Street  after a long holiday weekend.
Business," Oil prices eased further on Tuesday, as  the head of the OPEC cartel said markets were well supplied  with crude and traders continued to take profits from this  year's 40 percent rally."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A> on  Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same store  sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift  and reduced spending through August."
Business," Yellow Roadway Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=YELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">YELL.O</A> on  Tuesday raised its third quarter earnings outlook, citing a  more disciplined pricing climate and better than expected  ""operating efficiencies."""
World," Enrique Salinas, the youngest brother of former Mexican president Carlos Salinas de Gortari, was found dead in a car on the outskirts of Mexico City on Monday, with a plastic bag tied over his head in an apparent murder, officials said."
World," With less than two months until the November 2 election, President George W. Bush is working to shore up support among his staunchest supporters even as he courts undecided voters."
Sci/Tech," Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily barred the removal of thousands of tons of rubble from Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site in response to a petition by archaeologists, officials said Tuesday."
Sports,The Viry technical director is aiming for perfect reliability through to the final race of the year. Beginning this weekend in Monza.
Sci/Tech,"An exhibit of dissected and flayed corpses, on display for the first time in the United States, attracts a steady stream of visitors curious to see what humans really look like under the skin. Randy Dotinga reports from Los Angeles."
Sci/Tech,"This year's Ars Electronica festival turned the city of Linz, Austria, into one big digital art installation, featuring everything from car alarms programmed with laugh tracks to messages broadcast by antelope horn. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"Apple's Newton was a failure for its maker, but not for the die-hard Newton community. A leading researcher believes the user community has done a better job looking after the PDA than Apple ever did. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"Europeans must be prepared to adapt to massive climate change over the coming decades, warn environmental researchers. Among the changes: hotter summers, milder winters and less precipitation in Southern Europe. By Wendy Grossman."
Sci/Tech,Inside the unfathomable superhuman future after the 'singularity.' By Bruce Sterling from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,Many clinical cancer trials are not published in order to keep industry secrets. A British cancer research group calls for all studies to be published -- even those with marginal results -- so doctors are not misled.
Sci/Tech,Sundeep Sanghavi's job at Cable   Wireless USA Inc. had been to look for mistakes in the bills the company received from other telecommunications carriers.
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN     CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Hurricane Frances did more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than any other storm in history, tearing an estimated 1,000 exterior panels from a giant building where spaceships are assembled, officials said Monday..."
Sci/Tech,"Big pharmaceutical companies are testing new tracking technology they hope will help them spot counterfeit drugs before they reach consumers' medicine cabinets. By putting tags that transmit radio waves on medicine bottles sent to drug stores, company officials think they will be able to detect fake drugs."
Sci/Tech,"By RICK CALLAHAN    (AP) -- Just an extra hour of exercise a week could significantly cut obesity among young overweight girls, according to a study that researchers say could lead to major changes in the way schools fight obesity.    The study - the largest look yet at obesity among young children - did not show the same results for boys, possibly because they generally get more exercise than girls..."
Sci/Tech,"By LINDSEY TANNER    CHICAGO (AP) -- Vaccinating children against chickenpox saves the U.S. health care system nearly \$100 million a year in reduced hospitalizations for severe cases of the itchy disease, a study found..."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus:  IDC says external disk storage up...Lawmakers to vote on spyware, piracy bills...Microsoft tests Windows Marketplace...Nortel delays financials again."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending through August."
Business,The yen advanced against the dollar and euro after the Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose to a five-week high on expectations the government will double its economic- growth estimate for the second quarter.
Sci/Tech,A daring trip to study the solar wind will end on Wednesday with the midair retrieval of extraterrestrial samples above the Utah desert.
Sci/Tech,A ship containing toxic power station waste has sunk after being moored in a Turkish harbour for four years. The Ulla had sat in the port of Iskenderun in south-eastern Turkey amid confusion over the ship #39;s future.
Sci/Tech,The software giant #39;s much anticipated security-laden upgrade for the Windows XP operating system is finally available for installation.
Sci/Tech,Doctors and their patients in many countries are facing increasing problems receiving lifesaving isotopes for treating a range of illnesses.
Sports,"New York, Fiji-born Vijay Singh, who traces his roots to India, has replaced American Tiger Woods as the top-ranking golfer in the world."
Sports,Jenson Button has remained silent about his decision to switch from BAR-Honda to BMW Williams next year but he has clearly been unhappy with some of the media coverage he has been receiving and has now set the record straight indicating that 
Sports,The Red Sox open a crucial seven-game West Coast road trip with an 8-to-3 victory over the Athletics in Oakland. David Ortiz hit a solo homer and had four RBI #39;s for Boston.
Sports,"HAMILTONIt was as classic as a Labour Day tussle between the Argonauts and the Tiger-Cats could get. With a sellout crowd of 29,170 roaring its approval, the arch-rivals unleashed their dislike for each "
Sports,"High school athletes have the concept of team pounded into their heads beginning on the first day of practice. But Orlando Pace, a five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle for the St."
World,"An emergency official said Florida residents may want to think twice about taking down the hurricane shutters. Even as Hurricane Frances battered Florida, another strong storm churned in the central Atlantic."
World,"The optimism that Paris expressed, at the end of last week, concerning releasing the kidnapped French journalists Chesnot and Malbrunot in Iraq, turned into caution at the beginning of this week."
World," Powerful typhoon Songda made landfall in southern Japan on Tuesday, pounding the region with torrential rains and high winds that forced evacuations, caused blackouts and brought public transport to a virtual standstill."
World,"LONDON: A 21-year-old British soldier was arrested Tuesday in connection with the murder of a civilian in Iraq, London #39;s Metropolitan Police said."
Sci/Tech,"SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- Chinese makers and distributors of pornographic materials sent through the Internet, mobile phones and other communication devices will face penalties as severe as life in prison under new rules that take effect Monday.    The regulations were issued Sunday in a legal interpretation by the Supreme People's Court and Supreme People's Procuratorate, or top prosecutors office, the official Xinhua News Agency reported..."
Business," Oil prices eased further on Tuesday, as the head of the OPEC cartel said markets were well supplied with crude and traders continued to take profits from this year's 40 percent rally."
Business," Bank of America Chief Executive Kenneth Lewis has spent more than  #36;200 million over one and a half years for media ads touting the bank's ""higher standards."" But lately the Charlotte, N.C. bank has been caught up in a series of embarrassing acts that don't quite fit that spin: illegal trades, the stonewalling of regulators and lousy due diligence."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft's omission of WinFS from the Longhorn version of Windows may open options for open source competitors to the forthcoming operating system.
Sci/Tech, Enterprise application vendors should be lauded for offering evaluation versions.
Sci/Tech," The company's new carrier grade servers will be compliant with the new ATCA specification, which allows carriers to buy off the shelf blade servers for high bandwidth applications such as VOIP."
World," The threat of a major terror attack looms large over the first US presidential election since the horrific September 11, 2001, attacks as US voters must choose in less than two months between President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. stock fell as much as 21 percent in early trading after leaders of the airline #39;s pilots union rebuffed a plan to cut \$295 million in wages and benefits the company 
Business,"New York (dpa) - The US army plans within months to break up a 13-billion-dollar contract awarded to US company Halliburton to service troops in Iraq into at least six smaller contracts, according to a report Tuesday in The Wall Street Journal #39;s online "
Business,Australia #39;s opposition Labor Party has promised sweeping tax breaks for low and middle income families if it wins the general election on 9 October.
Business,"Yellow Roadway (YELL:Nasdaq - news - research) boosted its third-quarter earnings guidance to \$1.30 to \$1.35 a share, a dime better than its previous forecast."
Business,"MOSCOW Sept. 6, 2004 - Prosecutors tightened the screws on Yukos on Monday, calling in the oil giant #39;s top in-house lawyer for questioning after searching his office and apartment on the same day the company "
Sci/Tech,"BUSAN, South Korea - Intel Corp. has taken another baby step on its roadmap for broadband wireless chips, saying Tuesday (Sept. 7) that it is sampling its WiMAX chip to  quot;strategic partners quot; in preparation for a wide-scale rollout in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"MILPITAS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 7, 2004 -- Kineto Wireless a Key Participant in Creation of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) Specifications."
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s announcement last week of the iTunes Affiliate Program, iTunes on Campus, and the iTunes Volume Discount program represents the next escalation in what is turning into a heated battle for control of the Internet music services (which is somewhat "
Sports,Jenson Button claims contractual  quot;differences quot; prompted him to quit BAR and join Williams for the 2005 Formula One season.
Sports,"A new Naples football club, formed to replace the bankrupt team of the Italian city, has been handed a place in the country #39;s third division."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. reported a gain of 2.9 percent in quarterly same-store sales Tuesday, but growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending in August."
Business,"Kristen Galfetti #39;s small glass office at the new headquarters of Genzyme, a producer of therapeutic drugs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has two doors."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, the world #39;s largest chip maker, said on Tuesday that it had started providing customers with test versions of chips for equipment that will allow long-range wireless high-speed Internet surfing."
Sci/Tech,"A group of major wireless operators, device and infrastructure vendors Tuesday released a proposed specification that the group claims will enable devices to seamlessly transition between cellular and wireless data networks."
Sci/Tech,"Ericsson Sverige AB, a Swedish developer of telecommunications silicon, said it has decided to stop Bluetooth development, which the company said was an indicator of the technology #39;s mature state."
Sports,Fists and flags were flying yesterday as the Argos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats renewed hostilities yesterday in a Labour Day game for the ages at Ivor Wynne Stadium.
Sports,Ireland have set up a summer tour to Japan to coincide with the Lions trip to New Zealand. The Irish will play two Tests in Tokyo plus one warm-up game which has still to be decided.
World,"Australia should send 400 personalised stuffed koalas to the grieving families of the Beslan school massacre, Greens leader Bob Brown has proposed."
World,"BAGHDAD US forces battled insurgents loyal to the rebel Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, in clashes that killed at least 34 people, including an American soldier, and wounded almost 200, US and Iraqi authorities "
World,"GAZA Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field in Gaza City on Tuesday, killing at least 14 militants and wounding 30 in the deadliest airstrike on Palestinian militants in four years of violence."
World,"Reports from the Nigerian capital Abuja, where Sudan peace talks have entered a third week, say the rebel factions and the Sudanese government are deadlocked on the issue of security."
World,year old British soldier has been arrested over the murder of a civilian in Iraq. The suspect was being quizzed at a London police station.
World,South African lawyers acting for Mark Thatcher will meet on Tuesday to discuss a request from Equatorial Guinea to question their client on suspicion that he helped finance a coup plot in the oil-rich country.
World,"A majority of Australians believe John Howard has  quot;generally been dishonest quot; in his statements about the children overboard incident, an AgePoll has found."
Sci/Tech," Anthropologists stepped into a hornets' nest on Monday, revealing research that suggests the original inhabitants of America may in fact have come from what is now known as Australia."
Sci/Tech,"ENCINITAS ---- San Dieguito Academy #39;s Aaron Goldin on Monday was awarded the \$100,000 individual grand prize in a prominent national science competition for his invention of a device that could potentially capture the nearly unlimited energy generated by "
Business,LONDON : Oil prices fell back as worries about the impact of tropical storm Frances subsided. The price of benchmark Brent North Sea crude oil for delivery in October lost 11 cents to 40.
Business,Alitalia employees leave the company #39;s Rome headquarters yesterday. The Italian carrier plans to slash thousands of jobs to get back on track.
Business,"Yellow Roadway Corp. (YELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday raised its third-quarter earnings outlook, citing higher prices for its services and better cost controls."
Business,Coeur d #39;Alene Mines Corp. said Tuesday that it remains committed to its takeover bid for Canadian miner Wheaton River Minerals Ltd.
Business,"Growth in the eurozone economy slowed slightly to 0.5 percent in the second quarter and is set to maintain roughly that pace for the rest of the year, the European Commission said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Prices of liquid-crystal displays are expected to fall by less than 5 percent in the fourth quarter as the industry expects a surge in demand during the holiday-shopping season, a research firm said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,RESEARCH BOFFS GARTNER are urging network managers to standardise all their PCs on Windows XP SP2 and forget about Microsoft #39;s cutdown version of Longhorn.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft said some spyware could cause computers to freeze up upon installation of the SP2 update. Microsoft recommends that users clean their PCs of spyware and back up their data before 
Sci/Tech,Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. showed Tuesday a camcorder that takes video at digital high-definition quality for the home.
Sci/Tech,"It has been 25 years since Sony launched the original Walkman, now the portable entertainment scene is going through a energetic renaissance, but this time it is digital."
Sports,Film producer Aurelio De Laurentiis will buy financially troubled Napoli for 29.25 million (US\$35.3 million). De Laurentiis reached an agreement with an Italian court to buy the club 
Sports,"Less than three months on from their Euro 2004 defeat by the Czech Republic, the Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against the same opponents on Wednesday with a new-look side."
World,"A British soldier appeared in court today charged with the murder of a man in Iraq. Kevin Lee Williams, 21, was granted bail at a brief hearing at Bow Street Magistrates Court in central London."
World,"Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training camp in Gaza today, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25, officials from both sides said."
Sci/Tech,"source software is nipping more sharply at the heels of Microsoft, leading the software giant to defend itself more fiercely than ever against the insurgent rise of freely distributed, collaboratively coded programs. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size="" 2""  color=""#666666""><B> washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,The Finnish phone giant is only the latest to make its devices compliant with Research In Motion's wireless service and software.
Business,"Leaders of the US Airways pilots #39; union have rejected the carrier #39;s latest contract proposal, hampering the airline #39;s attempt to avoid filing bankruptcy a second time."
Business,"Seagate Technology (STX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US maker of hard drives used to store data in computers, on Tuesday forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on strong demand for storage for larger business "
Business,"Pharmaceutical firm Biovail Corp. on Tuesday narrowed the scope of its full-year revenue forecast to the middle of its prior estimate range, but backed its earnings prediction - excluding charges - of \$1."
Business,"The Toronto stock market headed lower this morning after the long Labour Day weekend, held back by lagging gold and energy stocks as the price of oil dropped by almost \$1 (US) a barrel."
World,"For three days last week, the Russian media covered the school hostage drama in Beslan along new Kremlin-approved lines. The highly selective reporting that resulted "
World,"France knew no parties and no religious controversy, only republicans and patriots. As in times of war, this otherwise highly divided nation, with its many social, ethnic and religious "
Sci/Tech,"Long the most common way to store letters, homework and other computer files, the floppy disk is going the way of the horse upon the arrival of the car: it'll hang around but never hold the same relevance in everyday life."
Sci/Tech,"Overture - So Much More Than Pay Per Click\\Overture is known for being the Leader in ""Per Per Click"" (PPC).Owned by Yahoo, Overture advertisers can reach over 80 of Internet users. If you take \a closer look and pop the hood, you'll find a whole suite of useful tools for ..."
Sci/Tech,Sensor system allows input from virtually anything
World," Britain intends to send  quot;a very clear message quot; to North Korea that it must enter into serious dialogue about its nuclear programme, Prime Minister Tony Blair said."
Sci/Tech," Online DVD renter Netflix Inc.  and television recorder maker TiVo Inc.  are close to a deal to allow Netflix subscribers to download movies over the Internet to their TiVo devices, according to the latest issue of Newsweek magazine."
Sci/Tech," Open source software, namely Linux, is nipping more sharply at the heels of Microsoft, leading the software giant to defend itself more fiercely than ever against the insurgent rise of freely distributed, collaboratively coded programs."
World, The lavish wedding of the heir to oil rich Brunei's throne this week underscores the enduring importance of royal families in some Asian countries despite rapid modernisation.
Business," Stocks rose on Tuesday, with blue  chips touching a 2 month high, as oil prices fell and investors  were encouraged by positive profit news from a number of  companies."
Sports," Iran have given judo world champion  Arash Miresmaeili a  $125,000 reward, saying he sacrificed a  gold medal at the Athens Olympics by refusing to fight an  Israeli, a sports official said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," France's biggest carmaker, PSA Peugeot Citroen, unveiled a new system on Tuesday to reduce emissions and save fuel by allowing drivers to cut their engines when they are not moving."
Business,US Airways Group Inc.'s shares tumbled nearly 9 percent in early trading Tuesday after union leaders representing US Airways pilots rejected sending a management contract proposal to members for possible ratification.
Sci/Tech,British telecom regulator Ofcom said its approach to VoIP and release of new telephone numbering for it was aimed at encouraging the services through reduced costs and increased competition.
Sci/Tech,"Has the moment that TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) and Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) investors have been waiting for finally come to pass? Well, speculation has turned to rumor, which many obviously hope will turn to fact."
Sci/Tech,"Lexmark is recalling 39,400 laser printers because of a potential short circuit that could create an electric shock hazard. The printers, priced at about \$200, were sold under the Lexmark, IBM and Dell brand names starting in May 2004."
Sci/Tech,The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe regarding the damage left behind at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Frances.
Sci/Tech,A sprawling computer chip factory near the war-scarred German city of Dresden is forcing a shift in momentum in the battle between two US technology superpowers.
Sci/Tech,Version 11i.10 will focus on industry-specific capabilities and will add new software for procurement management. By Laurie Sullivan.
Sci/Tech,"Intel is testing a new chip, dubbed  quot;Rosedale, quot; designed for long-distance, high-speed, wireless Internet access (WiMax)."
Sci/Tech,the billionaire founder and CEO of Softbank -- says Softbank issued a statement protesting the Japanese government #39;s plan to allocate the 800mhz band exclusively to two existing mobile-phone operators.
Sci/Tech,Do clinical trials actually benefit the volunteers who take part? Is scientific research used as a tool by political spin doctors?
Sci/Tech,"source software, namely Linux, is nipping more sharply at the heels of Microsoft, leading the software giant to defend itself more fiercely than ever against the insurgent rise of freely distributed, collaboratively coded programs."
Sci/Tech,"BMC Software announced Tuesday the release of BMC Batch Impact Manager, a system that allows customers to manage batch processes according to their business importance."
Sci/Tech,"  Judging by his latest blog entry, Sun COO and president Jonathan Schwartz has something new to keep him up at night    the growing perception that Solaris x86 is anti Linux    anti GNU/Linux, to be specific."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Data Systems on Tuesday launched a new high-end storage hardware device whose motto could essentially be  quot;everyone into the pool.
Sci/Tech,The Symbian OS Series 80 platform is the latest system to get support for the BlackBerry Connect push server from Research In Motion (RIM).
Sci/Tech,"Some of the earliest settlers of America may have come from Australia, southern Asia, and the Pacific, new research suggests. Traditional theories have held that the first Americans originated from northern Asia."
Sci/Tech,"Frequent Fliers on Finnair will be get flight info and seat assigments as text messages on their cells. Once they reply, they are checked in."
Sports,"If success is earned by those who work the hardest, then newly crowned world number one Vijay Singh is a shining example. It has been a long, and often grueling, global "
Sports,"Former champion Lleyton Hewitt beat Karol Beck of Slovakia 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 and rolled into the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday without dropping a set."
Sports,Alessandro Petacchi won a bunch sprint at the Tour of Spain in Zaragoza for the second year running to take his second stage of the 2004 race on Tuesday.
Sports,Formula One tyre makers Michelin believe high-speed blowouts at the last Belgian Grand Prix and in recent Monza tests were due to sharp kerbs and human error.
Sports,"Tabuse, who was waived after training camp with the Denver Nuggets last year, hopes to become the first Japanese-born player to make the NBA."
Sports,"When the Colts kick off the NFL season Thursday night at New England, he expects the bar to be higher, the pressure more intense, the spotlight brighter."
Sports,"Panama City, Panama (Sports Network) - United States men #39;s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has returned to England, despite the squad #39;s scheduled match on Wednesday against Panama."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins set out in the offseason to upgrade at quarterback, and, when they traded for AJ Feeley in March, it seemed likely that he would be the starter."
Sports,"Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Vikings attempted to shore up their kicking game Tuesday when the team signed veteran Morten Andersen and released Brett Conway."
Business,OPEC president:  quot;The world has enough oil. quot; Saudi slashes prices; US peak driving season ends. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices eased further Tuesday as the head of OPEC said there was plenty of crude on 
Business,"Circuit City (NYSE: CC), like its rival Best Buy (NYSE: BBY), preannounces its sales numbers every quarter. Today, where Circuit City #39;s second quarter was concerned "
Business,Yellow Roadway cited a more disciplined pricing environment and more efficient operations for the improved outlook. The Overland Park-based carrier said it expects earnings of \$1.
Business,"Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. said Tuesday that it will build a new Acura sport utility vehicle in Ohio. Production on the new model, for Honda #39;s luxury marquee Acura brand, will begin in 2006."
Business,Drugmaker Cephalon Inc. said Tuesday it received a subpoena from the US Attorney #39;s office in Philadelphia concerning the company #39;s marketing practices.
Business,"Manufacturing executive John Workman was named chief financial officer of HealthSouth Corp. on Tuesday, replacing an interim executive who helped the rehabilitation giant avoid bankruptcy after a massive accounting scandal."
World,"BP Plc, Europe #39;s largest oil company, said it evacuated 500 non-essential workers from offshore rigs near Trinidad and Tobago as Hurricane Ivan approached the Caribbean country."
Business,"Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan will cement forecasts for higher US interest rates when he speaks on Wednesday after August jobs data backed his view that growth is back on solid ground, economists said."
Business,"DALLAS Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst of Dallas today announced it #39;s agreed to buy a cable TV in Puerto Rico for 155 (M) million dollars."
World,Two Italian woman aid workers and two Iraqis were kidnapped in broad daylight in central Baghdad Tuesday in a brazen raid that will alarm foreigners already edgy from widespread kidnappings.
World,"A BRITISH soldier was arrested today on charges of having murdered an Iraqi civilian while serving in southern Iraq last year, police said."
Sci/Tech, Drivers still learning how to talk on cell phones and maneuver at the same time are headed for an even more complex world.
World,"led anti terrorism coalition is still hunting terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, the chief suspect in the September 11, 2001 deadly attacks on US cities."
Business," Yellow Roadway Corp.  on Tuesday raised its third quarter earnings outlook, citing higher prices for its trucking services and better cost controls."
Sports," Jay Fiedler was named Miami's starting quarterback for the fifth consecutive season Tuesday, beating out A.J. Feeley after a six month competition."
Sci/Tech," About 39,400 laser printers made by Lexmark International Inc.  and sold by IBM  and Dell Inc.  are being recalled in the United States because of a potential electrical shock hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Jan Edward Helfeld moves along the bar at the Hawk and Dove, a popular after work watering hole on Capitol Hill, scanning his quarry. He seems almost desperate, although he is not looking for romance."
Sports, Former NFL football player Tommy Kane pleaded guilty Tuesday in Quebec Superior Court to manslaughter in the death of his wife.
Sci/Tech," Former Pink Floyd mainman Roger Waters released two new songs, both inspired by the U.S. led invasion of Iraq, via online download outlets Tuesday."
Business," We finally get to know some of the deep, dark secrets of the mutual fund business: Are funds really protecting shareholder rights or just rubber stamping the agendas of corporate leaders?"
Sports," Eddie George, Jevon Kearse, Robaire Smith and Justin McCareins are gone. Frank Wycheck has retired."
Business," Hurricane Frances cost Federated Department Stores Inc. about  #36;20 million in lost sales at Florida stores, the retailer said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Chip maker will being testing the emerging, high speed wireless technology."
Business," Covad Communications (2, COVD) deserves a gold star simply for surviving the Internet wipeout. Rivals like Rhythms and NorthPoint are memories. In the 1990s Covad built the nation's largest digital subscriber line (DSL) network, offering rapid net access, but fell into Chapter 11 and got delisted from Nasdaq. Now the company is back from bankruptcy, trading on the o t c bulletin board and narrowing its losses. For 2004's first half the red ink shrank 66 to  #36;21 million. Revenues increased a healthy 18 to  #36;216 million."
World," Developed countries should do more for Africa, including opening their markets to trade, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Two prominent open source software groups have rejected a proposed technology standard backed by Microsoft Corp. that would close a loophole used to send unsolicited commercial (""spam"") e mail, citing unresolved patent and licensing issues with the standard known as Sender ID."
World, Japanese automaker Honda's US subsidiary said it would begin manufacturing a new sport utility vehicle under the Acura brand at its Ohio assembly plant starting in 2006.
Sci/Tech," Internet security company McAfee Inc. Monday said Stephen Richards, its chief operating officer and chief financial officer, will retire at the end of the year to spend time with his family."
World," FORT QU'APPELLE, Sask. (CP)   Police investigating the disappearance of a young Regina girl called on the RCMP and civilian searchers Tuesday to look for clues on a reserve northeast of the city."
Business," Shares of US Airways Group Inc. slipped  as much as 23 percent in early trading on Tuesday after its  pilots union rejected the company's latest contract proposal, a  blow to its attempt to avoid a second trip through bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech," The Olympic Games are now history, but not AT amp;T's (NYSE: T   News)  #36;25 million ad campaign to redefine its image. After years of getting clobbered by the regional Bell companies such as BellSouth (NYSE: BLS   News), Verizon (NYSE: VZ   News), Sprint (NYSE: FON   News), and MCI (Nasdaq: MCIP   News), the company has turned its business focus from traditional phone service to networking."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson is in advanced talks to buy Guidant Corp. for more than \$24 billion, the New York Times reported, citing executives whom the newspaper didn #39;t name."
Sports, ESPN will launch a new multimedia college sports initiative in March 2005 that includes a new 24 hour television network and content from ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine.
Business," Yellow Roadway Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=YELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">YELL.O</A> on  Tuesday raised its third quarter earnings outlook, citing  higher prices for its trucking services and better cost  controls."
World,"Algeria's main Islamist rebels, the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat, pick a new chief to replace the one killed in June."
Sci/Tech," Hurricane Frances carved a huge gap in the wall of a fertilizer company reservoir, spilling 41 million gallons of acidic waste that posed a threat to aquatic life in a bay near Tampa."
Business," U.S. stocks extended their gains on  Tuesday as oil prices slipped, easing concerns that energy  costs would hurt corporate profits and helped raise hopes for  improvement in the economy."
Sports," Lleyton Hewitt reached the  quarter finals of the U.S. Open on Tuesday with a 6 4, 6 2, 6 2  victory over unseeded Slovak Karol Beck."
Business,US oil prices edged higher for the second day in a row on Tuesday amid calls within OPEC to crack down on excess output at this week #39;s meeting.
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> may decide not  to submit bids for the logistics contracts it holds in Iraq if  the U.S. military divides up the work too deeply, Chief  Executive Officer Dave Lesar told an analysts' conference in  New York on Tuesday."
World," Gov. James E. McGreevey answered questions for the first time in public Tuesday about his decision to resign, telling a supportive audience that it was ""a process of transformation and prayer."""
Business," Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RAD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RAD.N</A>  on Tuesday warned that full year profit and revenue would fall  short of expectations as it loses pharmacy sales to mail order  rivals, sending its shares down 16 percent."
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Sci/Tech," An agricultural region in eastern Mauritania faces the loss of its entire crop to swarms of locusts unless action is taken immediately, a regional government official has warned."
Business," About 39,400 laser printers made by  Lexmark International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LXK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LXK.N</A> and sold by IBM <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> and  Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A> are being recalled in the United States  because of a potential electrical shock hazard, the Consumer  Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The number of animal experiments in Britain rose last year to its highest level since 1994, prompting condemnation from animal rights campaigners who said the government had failed to curb cruelty."
Sports," Miami, Fla. (Sports Network) - Miami Dolphins head coach  Dave Wannstedt has officially named Jay Fiedler the starting  quarterback for Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee  Titans."
Sci/Tech," Hurricane Ivan ripped off roofs and cut power across Barbados on Tuesday, lashing the island with fierce winds but sparing it a direct hit as it roared into the eastern Caribbean."
Sports," San Diego, Calif. (Sports Network) - The San Diego Chargers  Monday named Drew Brees as the team's starting quarterback for  their regular-season opener on September 12 against Houston."
Sports, Olympic gold medallist Jason Gardener  faces more surgery    but this time it will be on his wrists.
World," Damascus has accused the United States  of interfering in the affairs of Lebanon and Syria, saying  Washington had brought undue pressure to force a U.N.  resolution last week on foreign influence in Lebanon."
Business,Oil giant Yukos says the Russian tax ministry aims to take \$2.7bn in back taxes from its accounts without court approval.
World, NATO and Russia Tuesday agreed to  boost cooperation in the fight against terrorism after a spate  of attacks on Russian soil including the Beslan school siege  that ended with at least 335 deaths.
World, British police arrested four men Tuesday  in an anti terrorism raid in the southern port of Southampton.
World," South Africa seized 11 shipping  containers of uranium enrichment materials in a raid on a firm  run by a man it has charged under laws forbidding nuclear  proliferation, a government agency said Tuesday."
World,The estimate by Congress' nonpartisan budget experts immediately provided political fodder for both parties.
Business,"A new mobile phone network is launched in Libya, bringing competition to the sector for the first time."
Business,"LA Lakers basketball star Vlade Divac is to pursue plans to buy Serbia's top mineral water firm, reports say."
Business,The Hungarian authorities invite investors to bid for a 99 stake in the indebted national carrier.
World," Another drop in oil prices and belated reaction to last week's employment report sent stocks higher to start the holiday shortened week Tuesday as investors saw the news as a sign of new economic strength.    Investors rallied around falling oil prices as a sign that the summer's run on crude oil futures was over, boosting the chances for an autumn rally in stocks..."
World," Waving flags and banners, tens of thousands of Russians demonstrated against terrorism Tuesday, massing outside the Kremlin in response to calls for solidarity by President Vladimir Putin's government after a series of deadly attacks that have killed more than 400 people.    The growing crowd stood still for a moment of silence in memory of victims, starting the rally after a clock atop the Kremlin's Spassky Tower struck 5 p.m..."
World,"DAVIE, Fla. - Jay Fiedler was named Miami's starting quarterback for the fifth consecutive season Tuesday, beating out A.J..."
World," Former President Bill Clinton was described as doing well Tuesday, breathing on his own as he recovers from an operation to relieve arteries so severely clogged that he was in imminent danger of a major heart attack.    He was taken off his respirator Monday night   a crucial step in his recovery, Dr..."
World,"President Bush and rival John Kerry on Tuesday offered different ways to boost the sluggish job market, the president calling for legal reforms to help workers and businesses while his Democratic opponent proposed ending tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas.    Kerry, moving aggressively in the face of polls showing his candidacy lagging, used the latest forecast of a record budget deficit to bolster his contention that Bush is leading the country in the wrong direction..."
World," Frances wound up a two prong assault on Florida that pounded both the central part of the state and the Panhandle, leaving storm weary residents Tuesday with flooding, frayed nerves and shortages of everyday items such as gas, ice and water..."
World," The Congressional Budget Office projected Tuesday that this election year's federal deficit will hit a record  $422 billion, a shortfall that would be smaller than analysts predicted earlier this year.    The figure immediately provided political fodder for both parties now in the final two month stretch of the presidential and congressional campaigns..."
World," U.S. forces battled insurgents loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, in clashes that killed at least 36 people, including one American soldier, and injured at least 203 others, U.S..."
World," Tens of thousands of demonstrators waving banners and flags gathered in Red Square in a show of unity against terrorism as the country mourned the hundreds of victims of a hostage taking at a school in southern Russia.    More than 100,000 people were expected to take part in the evening rally in the capital, organized by a pro government trade union and advertised on state controlled television by celebrities who appealed to citizens to turn out to say no to terror..."
World," The Congressional Budget Office is projecting that this election year's federal deficit will reach  $422 billion, congressional aides said Tuesday, the highest ever, yet a smaller shortfall than analysts predicted earlier this year.    The figure, provided by aides who spoke on condition of anonymity, is sure to provide political fodder for both parties during the remaining two months of the presidential and congressional campaigns..."
Business,Investors rallied around falling oil prices as a possible sign that the summer's run on crude oil futures was over.
World,"Three years after 9/11, an inside look at the ongoing global battle\between moderates and hard-liners over the future of a faith--and its\relationship with the West "
Business,Crummy comps and anemic overall sales have stockholders reaching for the antacids.
Business,Key factors help determine if outsourcing benefits or hurts Americans.
Business,The company says it is discussing a settlement with the Justice Department.
Business,Apple's latest computer is as cool and sleek as its best-selling music player
Sports,Goran Eriksson stressed his unswerving loyalty to his players as he looked for England to transform their World Cup qualifying position in Poland on Wednesday  led by under fire captain David Beckham.
Sports," Tommy Kane, the Montreal native who played wide receiver in the NFL and CFL, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday in connection with the death of his former wife."
Sports," The Cardinals will try to get back on the winning track this evening, when they battle the San Diego Padres in the middle test of a three game set at PETCO Park."
World,Campaigning in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election officially began today. Afghan Transitional Administration Chairman Hamid Karzai and his 17 opponents have 30 days to try to win support from more than 10 million registered voters.
Sci/Tech,"A long time ago (or so it seems), I wrote Snubbing the RIAA, Part I, in an attempt to provide some sources of non-RIAA backed music to the readers of K5.  What follows is Part II, in which I present some more sources of great music, and some ways to tell if your favourite artist belongs to an RIAA-member label."
Business,Airline stocks moved slightly higher Tuesday on hopes fuel costs might become more manageable after the head of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said crude oil prices would likely retreat in the next few months.
Business,"The head of the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged developed countries to do more for Africa, including opening their markets to trade."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. onTuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store sales, but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending through August."
Sports,"NBA Japan introduced the newest member of the Phoenix Suns, Yuta Tabuse, at a press conference held in Tokyo. The following is the complete transcript, translated into English, including remarks from NBA Japan #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday said Lexmark International Inc. voluntarily recalled 39,431 of its laser printers sold under the Lexmark, IBM and Dell brands because of a potential shock hazard."
Sci/Tech,"Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour -- were not in the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building during the onslaught of Hurricane Frances. The VAB lost about 40,000 "
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are chomping at the bit for tomorrow #39;s Earthly return of a sample capsule from NASA #39;s Genesis spacecraft, hoping the star stuff it carries will help answer questions on the origins of the solar system and we who live in it."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat has announced a partnership with Unisys and the availability of security updates to their Enterprise Linux offering today.
Sci/Tech,"SEOUL, South KoreaSamsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced plans to launch the SPH-V5400, a mobile phone that includes a tiny hard disc drive to expand available memory capacity."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has admitted that growing pressure from open-source operating system, Linux, is eating into the companys profits and will hit revenues hard over the next fiscal year."
Sci/Tech,Two prominent open-source software groups have rejected a proposed technology standard backed by Microsoft Corp. that would close a loophole used to send unsolicited commercial 
Sci/Tech,"To throw a spanner in the works of Microsoft #39;s arrival on the digital music scene, Apple wanted to sign a strategic agreement with Sony, Japanese daily Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun has revealed, quoting sources from Sony."
Sports,"Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has backed the appointment of Graeme Souness as boss at St James #39; Park. The Scot arrived on Tyneside on Monday to replace the sacked Sir Bobby Robson, having handed in his resignation at Blackburn earlier in the morning."
Sports,"The first time they met last season, the New England Patriots barely held on for a 38-34 victory. The second time they met last season, some members of the "
World,  Tens of thousands of demonstrators    many waving banners and flags    gathered in Moscow #39;s Red Square Tuesday in a show of unity against terrorism after last week #39;s hostage taking at a school in Beslan in southern Russia.
World,"Clashes in Sadr City, where US forces and militiamen loyal to rebel Shi #39;ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr have been fighting since April, have killed at least 22 Iraqis."
World,"Shell have to move a mountain of cultural, religious and sexual prejudice to achieve this in a country where, only a few years ago, women could not work or walk the streets on their own, and "
World,Hopes for a speedy release of two French hostages in Iraq gave way to expressions of doubt and concern Tuesday after a statement setting out new demands for their release was posted on a Web site.
World,Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic blasted a decision to impose defense lawyers on him as  quot;legal fiction quot; Tuesday as his first witness began her testimony at his war crimes trial.
World,"THE men exposed as plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea are the scum of the earth. Next time someone demands that the West should  quot;take over and sort out Africa quot;, remember this scandal and the real face of Western intervention it reveals."
Sci/Tech, Drivers still learning how to talk  on cell phones and maneuver at the same time are headed for an  even more complex world.
Sci/Tech," About 39,400 laser printers made by  Lexmark International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=LXK.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">LXK.N</A> and sold by IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> and  Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> are being recalled in the United States  because of a potential electrical shock hazard, the Consumer  Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," NAMPA, Idaho (Reuters) - Jeffrey Moeser and his company are  aiming to change the future of home entertainment."
Sci/Tech," About 39,400 laser printers made by  Lexmark International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=LXK.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">LXK.N</A> and sold by IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> and  Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> are being recalled in the United States  because of a potential electrical shock hazard, the Consumer  Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Linux publisher Red Hat Inc. said Tuesday that information-technology consulting firm Unisys Corp. will begin offering a business version of the company #39;s open-source operating system on its servers.
Sci/Tech,Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to begin selling later this month a cellular telephone that includes a hard-disk drive. The handset was unveiled 
Sci/Tech,"Holger Dyroff, vice president of product management for SuSE Linux at Novell, said in a statement:  quot;Novell #39;s SuSE Linux Enterprise Server is the right platform to benefit from the advantages "
Sci/Tech,"You can strap it around your arms or wind it around your neck while on your morning jog. And while you jog, you can listen to songs, download and store your personal CD albums directly, listen to FM radio "
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Online DVD renter Netflix Inc.\<NFLX.O> and television recorder maker TiVo Inc. <TIVO.O> are\close to a deal to allow Netflix subscribers to download movies\over the Internet to their TiVo devices, according to the\latest issue of Newsweek magazine.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Atari wants to take you back in time, and to get there, you can ride a ""Centipede"" or an ""Asteroid,"" or bounce back and forth between the pixilated paddles of ""Pong."""
Sci/Tech,"Air pollution levels in the UK are too high to meet key objectives and may harm human health, an expert tells the BA science festival."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it will end the second of its two production shifts at its suburban assembly plant effective Jan. 3, eliminating about 800 jobs."
Sci/Tech,Masayoshi Son is a soft-spoken man with a mild manner and a polite smile that belies his grand ambitions. (Softbank) 
Sci/Tech,"Elevated levels smooth out highs and lows, study says    HealthDayNews -- Higher blood pressure may dull a person's emotional response, smoothing out emotional highs and lows, says a study in the current issue of Psychosomatic Medicine.    Clemson University researchers checked the blood pressure of 65 volunteers and then showed them a series of photographs meant to elicit either a positive or negative emotional response..."
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Teenagers who view sexual content on television, even if it only involves characters talking about sex, are twice as likely to start having intercourse in the ensuing year compared with peers who do not watch such content.    Sexual content on TV was also more likely to hasten adolescents' movement from one ""base"" to another, in other words, from kissing to breast fondling to genital touching and on to oral sex, new research found..."
Sci/Tech,"By MARILYNN MARCHIONE     (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton, who narrowly escaped having a heart attack, should be able to resume his active lifestyle, his doctors say. But whether that includes campaigning in the remaining two months before the presidential election is questionable..."
Sci/Tech,"At Oracle OpenWorld, the database software giant touts the application server aimed at midsize companies."
Sci/Tech,"Update to Enterprise Linux 3 also includes support for IBM Power5 servers, new driver support and bug fixes."
Sci/Tech,New TagmaStore plays well with rivals' arrays to keep watch over 32 petabytes of data.
Sci/Tech,Stephen Richards will retire from his positions as chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Sci/Tech,But users of the popular compression tool will need to upgrade to version 9 of the software.
Sci/Tech,The networking gear maker launches a financial incentive program to spur sales to smaller companies overseas.
Sci/Tech,Net6 says it has just the trick to make voice calling over a Secure Sockets Layer VPN work well.\
Sci/Tech,Company cites better-than-expected performance from its recent acquisition of wireless content provider Jamba.
Sci/Tech,Finnish phone giant is the latest to make its devices compliant with Research In Motion's wireless e-mail service.
World,"BAGHDAD (AFP) Forty people were killed and scores wounded in clashes between US forces and Shiite fighters in the Baghdad district of Sadr City overnight, the health ministry said."
World,"Israeli tanks, helicopters and warplanes pounded a Hamas training camp on Tuesday, killing 13 Palestinians in the deadliest strike in Gaza in nearly four months, as Israel struck back after a double suicide bombing."
Sci/Tech,"Two prominent open-source software groups have rejected a proposed technology standard backed by Microsoft Corp. that would close a loophole used to send unsolicited commercial (""spam"") e-mail, citing unresolved patent and licensing issues with the standard known as Sender ID."
Sci/Tech,"  Enterprise software giant Oracle Corp. may be known for big plans and bold moves but when it comes to capturing the European market the Redwood Shores, California, company has realized it also has to think small."
Sci/Tech,"Chip maker will being testing the emerging, high-speed wireless technology."
Sci/Tech,Online DVD renter Netflix Inc. and television recorder maker TiVo Inc. are close to a deal to allow Netflix subscribers to download movies over the Internet to their 
Sci/Tech,"Samsung #39;s V5400 mobile phone boasts a high-resolution 2.2-inch liquid crystal display and includes features such as an MP3 player, electronic book reader and Korean-English dictionary."
Sci/Tech," quot;We believe the current license is generally incompatible with open source, contrary to the practice of open Internet standards, and specifically incompatible with the Apache License 2.0."
Sci/Tech,"In Microsoft #39;s latest SEC filing again, Redmond warns that next year won #39;t see the handsome growth in PC sales that it has seen over the past twelve months."
Sports,For the second year running Alessandro Petacchi won a bunch sprint at the Tour of Spain in Zaragoza to take his second stage of the 2004 race.
Sports,"Colts.com. Synopsis: The Colts, in their first game of the season, will play the team they faced in their last game last season: the New England Patriots."
Sci/Tech,"Newest HDTV is the largest such device designed for consumers, company claims."
World,"An Italian aid organisation said on Monday that two Italian women were kidnapped from its office in Baghdad. The women, Simona Pari and Simona Torretta, both 29, worked for an NGO called  quot;Un Ponte Per... quot; (A "
World,"Hassan Rowhani, the secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council, held discussions on Monday with Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot and other officials of the Netherlands, which "
World,"TIRANA, Sept 7 (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Tuesday he was convinced it was still possible to secure the release of two French journalists who have been held hostage in Iraq since August 20."
Business,"In addition to expected production increases, OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro cited the upcoming US presidential election in early November a factor likely to ease international oil prices."
Business,Shares of drugstore chain Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) needed some bandages and maybe a smear of soothing ointment this morning as they were scraped by investors for a 13 drop.
Business,Vicky Burress was 47 when she realized her family needed a second income to put two children through college. Despite a thin rsum a high school 
Sci/Tech,Nokia said on Tuesday that it plans to enhance its Series 80-based line so that the mobile devices come preloaded with BlackBerry software from Research In Motion.
Sci/Tech,"  Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. (SNE) plans to begin selling a camcorder designed for consumers that takes video at digital high definition quality and is being priced at about  $3,600..."
Sports,"Jenson Button #39;s exit strategy from BAR advanced apace yesterday with the formal lodging of a contract by Williams with Formula One #39;s in-house arbitration service, the Contracts Recognition Board."
Sci/Tech,"Google AdSense Expands with Web Search\\When Google launched Adsense, millions of website owners scurried to sign up. By adding ""AdWords Text Ads"" to your website, you can make a nice little income with no work on your part. Once the code is placed on a page, Google scans it for ..."
Sci/Tech,"Feeding Google's Froogle with Yahoo Stores\\There is a new feed service which is making it easy for Yahoo Store owners to list their porducts in Google's Froogle. Somacon is now offering a web-based service that allows Yahoo! Store owners to submit their products to Froogle. Somacon's Data Feed Service, located ..."
Sci/Tech,"The founder of a US Caller ID falsification service is selling up, just days after setting up in business.\"
World, Slobodan Milosevic angrily refused to work with two court appointed lawyers Tuesday as they called the first witness in his war crimes defense case  #151; an elderly Serbian nationalist who taught the ex Yugoslav leader law and advised the wartime Serbian government.
World, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf asked Muslim scholars to help curb extremism by isolating religious schools which harbor terrorists as Pakistani security forces arrested a suspected Al Qaeda linked Arab militant in a raid.
Business," NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) - United Dominion Realty Trust  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UDR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UDR.N</A>, one of the largest U.S. apartment owners, said on  Tuesday it plans to buy \$897 million worth of apartment homes,  moving from lower-rent housing to more expensive properties  based mainly in fast-growing Southern California."
Business," By Ellis Mnyandu  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Circuit City Stores Inc. on Tuesday  reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store sales, but  its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced  spending through August."
World, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says terrorism is the enemy of all religions so they must wage war against the violent scourge.
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> may decide not  to submit new bids for the logistics contracts it holds in Iraq  if the U.S. military divides up the work too deeply, Chief  Executive Officer Dave Lesar said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engines Fueling Online Music Retailers\\Search engines are fueling the online hip-hop, rock, country and polka industries according to a new Hitwise study. 30.4 percent of U.S. visits to music retail Web sites in July 2004 resulted directly from search-engines and directories. According to a new report from Hitwise, an ..."
World,Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is to ask voters to allow him to stand for a third term in 2006.
Business,Seagate Technology offers a better than expected revenue and earnings forecast; the stock should still be avoided.
World,"There is a brewing dispute in Israel over British Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s proposal for an international peace conference on the Middle East in January or February after the Palestinian elections, to grant the new Palestinian Authority leadership "
Business,"Oil prices eased further on Tuesday, as the head of OPEC cartel said that markets were well-supplied with crude and traders continued to take profits from this year #39;s 40 percent rally."
Business,"Unions at Alitalia airlines are harshly criticizing plans to slash 5,000 jobs at the ailing Italian company. One of Alitalia #39;s smaller unions said it would stage a hunger strike to protest the cuts."
Business,"A slide in the price of oil gave stock markets a lift this afternoon, but gains in Toronto were sharply limited by losses in energy company stocks."
Sci/Tech,"Ofcom, the United Kingdom #39;s regulatory agency for telecommunications, revealed plans to facilitate voice over IP in the residental market, including a new prefix for broadband numbers."
Sci/Tech,"Integration is a key factor with any large ERP implementation and ongoing maintenance, and Oracle Corp. is catching on. At its London-based OpenWorld event this week Oracle announced better integration between "
Sci/Tech,BMC Software Inc. will today launch software that it says will provide a clear picture of the status of those batch processes that underpin the delivery of key business services so that failing jobs can be 
Sports,"Yuta Tabuse has signed for Phoenix, boosting his hopes of becoming the first Japanese player to see action in the NBA. The 23-year-old guard, who took part in the Denver Nuggets #39; pre-season training camp last "
World,"Hurricane Ivan, which weakened to a Category 2 storm Monday, is expected to regain its strength today as it plows through the Windward Islands and passes at least 200 miles south of St."
World,"An Italian aid organization in Iraq says two Italian women working for the group have been kidnapped. Witnesses say gunmen stormed the central Baghdad offices of the Italian organization, Bridge to Baghdad "
World,The official month-long campaign for Afghanistan #39;s first-ever direct presidential election opened today in what will be a major test of U S-led nation-building efforts since the 2001 ouster of the Taliban.
World,"New Delhi, Sep 7 (UNI) What was External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh chewing at his joint press conference yesterday with his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri after their two-day talks?"
Business,"THE community constituency of the National Economic, Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) yesterday snubbed the MD of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) , Rodrigo Rato, on the first day of his whistle-stop South African tour ."
Business,"Rite Aid and other pharmacies are losing sales because many large healthcare companies have raised their rates by up to \$125 a month recently, and they refuse to fill some drug orders unless an illness is considered life-threatening."
Sci/Tech,"As chipmakers plunge into the world of multicore processors to increase performance, software companies are struggling to catch up."
Sports,"What if the New York Yankees decided they only wanted to play against teams in big-market cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston?"
World,Hamas turned one of its most painful setbacks in four years of fighting with Israel into a macabre popularity festival Tuesday 
World,Slobodan Milosevic angrily refused to work with two court-appointed lawyers Tuesday as they called the first witness in his war crimes defense case - an elderly Serbian nationalist who taught the ex-Yugoslav leader law and advised the wartime Serbian 
Sports," Morten Andersen, the second leading scorer in NFL history, signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, two days after being cut by Kansas City."
World, A Russian television network showed footage from inside the school raided by militants last week depicting hooded attackers in a gymnasium crowded with hostages and strung up with explosives attached to wires.
World, Saudi Arabia and China have reportedly agreed to hold regular political consultations.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The federal sponsorship program operated for years without ever being mentioned in the Public Works Department's annual performance reviews, Auditor General Sheila Fraser said Tuesday."
World, Democratic White House challenger John Kerry sharply rebuked President Bush on Tuesday for choosing to go to war in Iraq and sticking Americans with the  #36;200 billion bill.
Business," The dollar retreated against major  currencies on Tuesday as investors took profits on sharp U.S.  jobs related gains last week, turning cautious ahead of a  speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Wednesday."
World," Israeli tanks, helicopters and warplanes  pounded a Hamas training camp on Tuesday, killing 14 militants  in the deadliest ever strike against the Islamic faction a week  after it carried out a double suicide bombing."
Business,"Halliburton Co. may decide not to submit new bids for the logistics contracts it holds in Iraq if the U.S. military divides up the work too deeply, Chief Executive Officer Dave Lesar said on Tuesday."
Business,"Florida insurers, after weathering two hurricanes in the last month, are scrambling to compile damage assessments while bracing for another potential storm this weekend that could further erode profits."
Business,"United Dominion Realty Trust Inc. (UDR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the largest US apartment owners, said on Tuesday "
Sci/Tech,"Intel is pressing for the adoption of dual- and multi-core processors and platforms, and will use more stringent standards for promising delivery of key products, its president said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,NEW YORKHitachi Data Systems Inc. unveiled Tuesday embedded virtualization layer technology that can aggregate up to 32 petabytes of internal and external storage into a single virtual storage pool and 
Sports,"Former champion Lleyton Hewitt reached his third consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal Tuesday, defeating Karol Beck 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, at the US Open for his 14th consecutive match victory."
Sports," Swimming Canada has fired head coach Dave Johnson, who came under fire for Canada #39;s poor performance in the Olympic pool in Athens."
World,"AS THE grim images of parents weeping inconsolably over their children #39;s graves were beamed into drawing-rooms the world over, few eyes would have been dry or hearts un-enraged at the fiends who target children."
World,"BAGHDAD : The Iraqi capital was steeped in blood as a fledgling truce in a Shiite rebel bastion was shattered by running battles that officials said had resulted in scores dead, while 13 US soldiers were killed in the space of 24 hours."
World,"LONDON : Britain wants the UN Security Council to set clear benchmarks for assessing Sudan #39;s efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in its war-torn Darfur region, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said."
World,Lawyers today tried to block moves to unveil more of the supposed financial backers of the alleged coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea.
Sci/Tech,New dual-core processors will make conventional software licensing models obsolete. What's next?
Sci/Tech,KTF is the last of the major South Korean carriers to license Java as required by the Wireless Internet Platform for Interoperability.
Sci/Tech,"flight broadband still too expensive and immature, British Airways CEO says."
Sci/Tech,"If spam could talk, it would spit. SPIT stands for spam over Internet telephony and could become just as annoying, according to executives from Qovia Inc., which recently filed two patent applications for technology to thwart SPIT."
Business,"PITTSBURGH Mellon Financial Corporation has agreed to acquire The Providence Group Investment Advisory Company, a private investment firm."
Sci/Tech,"Florida residents today began cleaning up and surveying the losses caused by Hurricane Frances, the most powerful storm in 55 years to hit the state #39;s central eastern coast."
Sci/Tech,"To counter Microsoft #39;s planned entry into the digital music market, Apple Computer offered to sign a strategic agreement with Sony, according to a Sept."
Sci/Tech,com. Macromedia on Tuesday opened up its Breeze Live hosted Web conferencing service to smaller shops by adding pay-as-you-go pricing to the subscription deals it had earlier offered.
Sports,"LONDON : Newcastle striker Alan Shearer believes Graeme Souness can bring the good times rolling back to St James #39; Park.  quot;All I keep hearing is that Souness will bring discipline to this club and I don #39;t doubt that that will be the case, quot; said Shearer."
Sports," Miami Dolphins fullback Rob Konrad underwent surgery to remove a bursal infection in his right thigh, the team announced on Tuesday."
World,ISLAMABAD : Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf asked Muslim scholars to help curb extremism by isolating religious schools which harbor terrorists as Pakistani security forces arrested a suspected Al-Qaeda linked Arab militant in a raid.
Sci/Tech,"Happy Birthday Google\\Google turns 6 years old today in a birthday celebration that has seen much change over the years. On September 7, 1998, Google Inc. opened its door in Menlo Park, California. The door came with a remote control, as it was attached to the garage of a friend ..."
World," Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet became a multi millionaire because he saved, made good investments and his friends gave him money, one of his sons said on Tuesday."
Sports," There is no arrogant swagger among the Carolina Panthers, no bold predictions that they will walk straight back into the Super Bowl this season."
World," Two Italian women working for an aid agency in Iraq have been kidnapped, the agency said Tuesday. Gunmen in olive green uniforms broke into the group's Baghdad offices and took the women along with two Iraqis, neighbors said."
Sports, The game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday was postponed because of a steady rain that began Monday night.
Sci/Tech, Internet media company Yahoo Inc.  on Tuesday said it would soon begin testing a travel price comparison search engine called FareChase as it further integrates Web search services into its offerings.
World," The leader of India's Hindu nationalist opposition on Tuesday voiced concern over the growth rate among minority Muslims and Christians, urging them to practice family planning to preserve the nation's ""unity and integrity."""
Sci/Tech, Playboy is taking a chance on silicon instead of silicone. The October issue of the men's magazine features several video game characters posing in the nude  #151; images created by the game companies through detailed computer illustration.
Business, U.S. oil prices eased on Tuesday as  the head of the OPEC cartel said markets were well supplied  with crude and traders continued to take profits from this  year's 40 percent rally.
Business, U.S. stocks rose in light volume on  Tuesday as a fall in oil prices eased investor concerns that  high energy costs would hurt corporate profits.
Business,The nation's leading manufacturer of RVs is capitalizing on a renewed corporate structure.
Business,"NEW YORK : Oil prices retreated in New York and rose marginally in London as worries about the impact of Hurricane Frances subsided, traders said."
Business," quot;Unbearable, quot;  quot;worrisome quot; and  quot;not convincing quot; were expressions used by employee representatives in response to an Alitalia management proposal to save the company, but they nonetheless agreed to continue talks."
Business,Qantas shares were this morning placed in a trading halt until September 10 at the latest. The airline said it was expecting BA to sell the \$1.
Business,"Invesco Funds Group and its sister company agreed Tuesday to pay \$376.5 million and surrender another \$75 million in fees to settle allegations of improper trading, a deal that will send nearly all the money to investors harmed by the practice."
Business,"NEW YORK The dollar fell against the euro and the yen amid optimism over Japanese growth and as traders awaited congressional testimony by the Federal Reserve chairman, Alan Greenspan."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. on Tuesday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.9 percent in its latest quarter, but growth was restrained by  quot;softer quot; sales in August and because the Labor Day holiday fell out of the period."
Business,"Tyco International Ltd. (TYC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it repurchased \$350 million of convertible bonds, which will result in a fourth quarter charge of \$167 million "
Business,"By Malcolm Moore, Economics Correspondent (Filed: 08/09/2004). Output at Britain #39;s factories slumped unexpectedly in July, with production falling for the second consecutive month - the first time in nearly two years."
Business,"In a major shake-up of its West Coast programing operations, media giant Viacom Inc. on Tuesday promoted several CBS executives to new roles at the broadcaster and a newly merged television studio."
Business,"Frank Quattrone, a former star investment banker who once earned \$120 million in a year, will be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal investigation into some "
Business,"Stocks of branded and generic drug makers closed down a bit Tuesday as clinical study results mixed with merger updates. One of the big winners on the day was Nektar Therapeutics, on news that Exubera, the "
Business,Shares of Nevsun Resources Ltd. plunged Tuesday as the Vancouver-based mining company searched for reasons behind a government order to stop all work in the African country of Eritrea.
Business,"MARYSVILLE, Ohio - Honda has decided to build a new line of sport utility vehicles from its Acura luxury division and make them in Ohio."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion, the makers of the BlackBerry push email handheld device, and Symbian have announced plans to enable BlackBerry Connect on Symbian OS-based Series 80 mobile devices, such as the Nokia 9210, 9210i, 9290 and the new 9500 Communicator."
Sci/Tech,"British telephone users now have a new code prefix - 056 - for VoIP numbers with cyberspace locations. The United Kingdom #39;s media and telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, has released plans to help the take "
Sci/Tech,"Burned by a series of production missteps and canceled products, the company lets AMD get out in front on multicore product announcements."
Sci/Tech,"They #39;ve waited, they #39;ve watched, they #39;ve practiced over and over again what to do. Tomorrow it #39;s really going to happen!"
Sci/Tech,"In what it calls a first in international air travel, Finnair says it will let its frequent fliers check in using text messages on mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Data Systems, Sun Microsystems, and Hewlett-Packard this week are trying to leapfrog EMC for enterprise-class storage leadership using pretty much the same product -- HDS #39;s new TagmaStore Universal Storage Platform."
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Sept. 7, 2004 - The director of the hurricane-ravaged Kennedy Space Center refused to speculate Tuesday whether the damage will thwart plans to resume shuttle flights next spring, but "
Sci/Tech,"Communications equipment maker Tellabs scaled back the size of its purchase of Advanced Fibre Communications (AFC) Tuesday, reaching a new agreement that will drop the price tag on the deal to \$1."
Sci/Tech,"A few weeks ago I wrote in this very blog that HD for the masses was still some way away. Well, its taken another step closer: Sony has just announced a \$3700 HD Camcorder for consumers."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat Inc. Tuesday released its latest patch, Update 3, to its flagship server operating system, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. RHEL(Red Hat Enterprise Linux)subscribers can download this latest update from the Red Hat Network."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has started testing its WiMax chip, dubbed  quot;Rosedale. quot; The chip manufacturer is shipping test versions of the chip to equipment manufacturers and is involved in trials with carriers."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics, largest producer of color monitors, color TV sets, memory chips, and LCD displays, has announced the  quot;first-ever mobile phone with an internal hard drive quot; (Samsung #39;s slogan for this phone) on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, KDDI Corp beat NTT DoCoMo Inc in net subscription growth in the Japanese cell phone market in August for the first time in three months.
Sci/Tech,"Made nervous by the announcement that McAfee #39;s (MFE:NYSE - news - research) CFO plans to resign, investors on Tuesday sold off shares of the antivirus maker."
Sci/Tech,"Once upon a time there was a boy called Bill, and he had a vision of what a computer-operating system should be able to do: find a file that had any sort of content you were looking for, anywhere on your machine or a local network, and hand it to you "
Sci/Tech,"Officials at Oracle (Quote, Chart) used its Open World show in London as a springboard to launch an application server offering for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB) Tuesday."
Sports,"When Vijay Singh became the world No1 on Monday, displacing Tiger Woods after a record 264 weeks, it was just reward for an outstanding season."
Sports,"TOP sprinter Alessandro Petacchi, of the Fassa Bortolo team, won the fourth stage of the Tour of Spain, a 167.5km ride from Soria to Zaragoza in the north of the country today."
Sports,"  When US National Team assistant coach Curt Onalfo visited Panama back in July on a scouting trip, he didn #39;t know what he was going to encounter."
Sports,Miami Dolphins fullback Rob Konrad had surgery Tuesday for an infection in his right thigh and is expected to miss Sunday #39;s opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Sports,A loss of power at Dolphins headquarters on Saturday wasn #39;t the only impact Hurricane Frances has made on the franchise. Of the nine players who didn #39;t travel to New Orleans for Friday #39;s 20-19 
World,"BAGHDAD: Iraq was steeped in blood Tuesday as a fledgling truce in a Baghdad rebel bastion was shattered by fresh fighting that officials said left 40 killed and scores wounded, while the US death count neared the 1,000 mark."
World,ROME: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi joined opposition leaders to urge a united front following the Baghdad abduction of two female aid workers.
World,The International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) Tuesday called the first witness in the defense case of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic 
World,"Israel Aircraft Industries, the senior partner involved in construction of the Ofek-6 spy satellite and the Shavit launcher, yesterday accepted full responsibility for the malfunction that caused the failure of Monday #39;s launch."
World,JOHOR BARU: The Singapore authorities have been invited to check chicken farms in Johor for avian influenza if the republic wants to import poultry from here.
Business,3 September 2004 -- Russia #39;s tax authorities have given Yukos another bill for back taxes that is higher than the oil company expected.
Business,"MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - 3Com Corp. said today its quarterly revenue will come in around 10 per cent below its previous expectation, an announcement that sent shares of the communications network supplier down nearly 10 per cent."
Business,"With little more than a month left for JDA Software Group Inc. to close on its \$100 million acquisition of QRS Corp., QRS pulled the plug on the deal in favor of a \$116 million acquisition by Inovis International Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion (RIM) and mobile operating-system consortium Symbian have signed a deal that will enable BlackBerry Connect to run on Symbian-based Nokia Series 80 mobile devices, such as the 9500 Communicator."
Sci/Tech,"update British regulatory agency Ofcom has begun to map out the future for commercial Net phone services. And while some issues are as yet unresolved, the organization issued a key ruling Monday that was popular among carriers."
Sports,The Tennessee Titans don #39;t plan to worry about Hurricane Ivan right now. They #39;re too busy preparing to play the Miami Dolphins in a season opener still scheduled for Sunday.
World,"MOSCOW Sept. 7, 2004 - Tens of thousands of Russians massed outside the Kremlin to rally against terrorism Tuesday as mourners lowered caskets into the damp earth at a Beslan cemetery four days after the school siege that claimed more than 350 lives."
Sports,"An American asked Tim Henman if he would like to comment on the fact that only two US men, Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi, survived into the last 32 of this year #39;s US Open."
Sports,"As Matt Leinart drifted toward the left sideline, scrambling to buy extra time, he motioned David Kirtman to break off his route and go downfield."
Business,"Insurers are having their costliest year since 2001, when the September 11th terrorist attacks in the US led to \$26.5 billion in catastrophe claims."
Sci/Tech,Two Hollywood stunt pilots and a space capsule full of stardust were on track for a historic mid-air encounter above the Utah desert on Wednesday at the end of 
Sci/Tech,"THE US CONSUMER Product Safety Commission said that printers from Lexmark, Dell and IBM can short circuit, posing possible electric shock hazards to consumers."
Sci/Tech,Rumor has it that Tivo and Netflix will team up to deliver downloadable movies. In a story from Newsweek  #39;s September 13 issue an unnamed  quot;insider quot; says the companies merely await the approval of Tivo #39;s board 
Sci/Tech,The company unveiled its long-awaited TagmaStore storage system that can act as the front-end manager for multiple storage systems from other vendors.
Sci/Tech,swight1701 writes  quot;It is being reported that Samsung has shown what it claims is the world #39;s first mobile phone that incorporates a hard drive.
Sports,There are two ways to go as an acting England head coach: either you sit back and let your track record do the talking or you grasp the bull by the horns and shout your ambitions to the skies.
Sports, Tuesday night #39;s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field was postponed because of rain.
World,"Israeli armored vehicles backed by helicopters rolled into Palestinian-controlled areas of the northern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, Palestinian witnesses said."
World,"LONDON: Russian President Vladimir Putin has forcefully ruled out any negotiations with Chechen separatists following the deaths of more than 350 people in a hostage-taking crisis in southern Russia, The Guardian newspaper reported on Tuesday."
World,"ST. GEORGE #39;S, Grenada Sept. 7, 2004 - Packing ferocious winds, Hurricane Ivan made a direct hit on Grenada Tuesday, blasting apart scores of homes and hurling hundreds of the island #39;s landmark red zinc roofs through the air."
World, Army chiefs from the 10 member Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Tuesday to share intelligence information in order to curb terrorism and transnational crimes.
Sports, Team Finland arrived in Toronto on Tuesday on the off chance that Canada loses its World Cup of Hockey quarter final game against Slovakia.
Sports,"Illinois romped over Florida A amp;M 52-13 on Saturday. But coach Ron Turner doesn #39;t sound like a coach whose team romped. After watching film of the game, Turner was furious over a  quot;cheap shot quot; during the fifth "
Sports, Amelie Mauresmo's hopes of a first  grand slam title were left in tatters at the U.S. Open on  Tuesday when she was beaten by Elena Dementieva.
Business, A decline in the price of oil helped  lift U.S. stocks to their highest level in two months on  Tuesday.
Sci/Tech," A few weeks ago, Cliff Fleming was chasing the Batmobile at night in a helicopter 20 feet above the cavernous streets of Chicago."
World," President Bush ranked in the middle of his Air National Guard flight class and flew 336 hours in a fighter jet before letting his pilot status lapse and missing a key readiness drill in 1972, according to his flight records belatedly uncovered Tuesday under the Freedom of Information Act."
World," Democrat John Edwards kept up a long distance debate over his ""two Americas"" campaign theme with Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday, saying it was no illusion to thousands of laid off workers in Ohio."
Sports," If success is earned by those who work  the hardest, then newly crowned world number one Vijay Singh is  a shining example."
Sci/Tech, Former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz on Tuesday became the most prominent Republican to endorse a California ballot measure that would fund human embryonic stem cell research in the state.
Business," Invesco Funds Group Inc. and affiliate  AIM Advisors Inc. agreed to a  $450 million settlement with  state and federal regulators to resolve probes of improper  trading, officials and the parent company said on Tuesday."
Sports," Defending U.S. Open champion Andy  Roddick has qualified for the end of season Tennis Masters Cup,  tournament organizers announced on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. blue chips closed at two month  highs on Tuesday as a fall in oil prices eased concerns that  high energy costs would hurt corporate profits, but there was  some caution as investors awaited a speech by Federal Reserve  Chairman Alan Greenspan on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Millions of people across the globe are set to die early due to extreme weather events such as floods and heat waves caused by climate change, a British scientist said Tuesday."
Sports," Amelie Mauresmo's grand slam jinx  struck again when she lost 4 6, 6 4, 7 6 to Russian Elena  Dementieva in a dramatic U.S. Open quarter final Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Floridians began mopping up on Tuesday and counting the cost of Hurricane Frances' long, destructive path through the state, and thousands of people joined long lines for ice, water and fuel."
World," In what could become a model for other states, Nevada voters on Tuesday became the first in the nation to cast ballots in a statewide election on computers that printed paper records of electronic ballots."
Business," The dollar retreated against major  currencies on Tuesday as investors took profits on sharp U.S.  jobs data related gains last week, turning cautious ahead of a  speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on   Wednesday."
Business," Shares of US Airways Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A> slid as much as 23 percent on Tuesday after leaders of  its pilots union rejected the company's latest contract  proposal, dealing a blow to its attempt to avoid a second trip  through bankruptcy."
World," Israeli armored vehicles backed by  helicopters rolled into Palestinian controlled areas of the  northern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, Palestinian witnesses  said."
Sci/Tech, A new database of tree genes has been released by Oregon and Swedish researchers in an effort to speed up basic and commercial research.
Sports, Czech Republic reached the World Cup  semi finals by outclassing Sweden 6 1 thanks to some efficient  counter attacking hockey on Tuesday.
World," The American death toll in Iraq  topped 1,000 on Tuesday nearly 18 months after President Bush  launched the war that has become a central issue in the  November U.S. presidential elections."
World," PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters) - Hurricane Ivan tore  down trees, blew off roofs, knocked out power and forced  hundreds of people to evacuate coastal areas as it pounded the  tiny islands of the southeastern Caribbean on Tuesday."
World, U.S. Marines said on Tuesday that as  many as 100 insurgents had been killed in fighting in the  hotbed Iraqi town of Falluja.
Sci/Tech," Some 60 hippos have died from an unknown cause in the past two months in one of Uganda's national parks, an official said Tuesday."
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt eliminated Karol Beck, a 22-year-old Slovakian who was making his first Grand Slam appearance in the round of 16."
Business,"<p></p><p> By Megan Davies</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips closed at two-monthhighs on Tuesday as a fall in oil prices eased concerns thathigh energy costs would hurt corporate profits, but there wassome caution as investors awaited a speech by Federal ReserveChairman Alan Greenspan on Wednesday.</p>"
World," The chief U.S. negotiator on North  Korea will hold discussions in Japan and China in the next few  days aimed at organizing a fresh round of six party talks on  dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear programs, a State Department  official said on Tuesday."
Business,Turkey's stock market closes at a record high on hopes the EU will soon invite Ankara to start entry talks.
World,But a new report from the Asian Development Bank also finds a growing gap between rich and poor.
World,The Lions committee confirms Sir Clive Woodward as coach for New Zealand tour.
Business,The dollar may rise against the euro in Asia for the first day this week on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan will express optimism about the US economy in testimony before Congress today.
Sci/Tech,"The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday that Lexmark International has voluntarily recalled more than 39,400 laser printers, under the Lexmark, Dell and IBM brands, for their potential to deliver electrical shocks."
Sci/Tech," Intel predicted three years of solid development in wireless broadband on Tuesday, as it showed the first samples of its Rosedale 802."
Sports,"DAVIE, Fla. (Sept. 7, 2004) -- Miami Dolphins fullback Rob Konrad had surgery to remove damaged tissue from his infected right thigh."
Sports," Friday may mark No. 5 Miamis entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference. However, you can forgive the Hurricanes if the game has a familiar feel to it."
World,"The hunt for the financiers behind the attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea, which led to the arrest in South Africa of Sir Mark Thatcher, yesterday moved to the sedate surroundings of the royal court in St Peter Port, Guernsey."
World,Glasgow band Franz Ferdinand win this year's Mercury Music Prize for their self-titled debut album.
Sci/Tech,"Written by Net 4 Nowt AssetMetrix, an on-demand IT AssetIntelligence service, today announced a series of new reports that identify specific applications and hardware within a corporate infrastructure that may no longer work properly after the "
Sci/Tech,Napster has unveiled a preview version of its forthcoming Napster To Go portable digital music subscription service. The offering will allow consumers to move an unlimited amount of music from Napster #39;s catalogue 
Sci/Tech,"In an attempt to increase its share of the business market, the mobile phone maker Nokia on Tuesday announced a sleeker version of its Communicator smart phone and expanded the number of mobile phones equipped with the BlackBerry e-mail application, a "
Sci/Tech,"UK regulator Ofcom says the comparatively low cost of Voice over IP (VoIP) technology means that barriers to entry for new companies are lower than those in traditional telephony, so consumers "
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 03, 2004. The Apache Software Foundation, developers of the popular open-source Apache web server, said on Thursday that it wouldn #39;t support the proposed anti-spam standard "
World," Former President Clinton was alert and talking on Tuesday, a day after undergoing a heart operation to bypass four severely clogged arteries.    Clinton remained in intensive care at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia and was ""resting comfortably,"" according to a statement by his office..."
World," The federal deficit will swell to a record  $422 billion this election year but fall short of even more dire forecasts, Congress' top budget analysts projected Tuesday in a report that became instant fodder for both political parties.    The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the shortfall would shrink to  $348 billion next year   still the third worst ever in dollar terms..."
World," Tens of thousands of people answered a government call and rallied outside the Kremlin on Tuesday in a show of solidarity against terrorism, nearly a week after militants seized a school in southern Russia in a standoff that claimed more than 350 lives, many of them children.    Mourners in the grief stricken city of Beslan lowered caskets into the damp earth in a third day of burials from the siege, which officials have blamed on Chechens and other Islamic militants..."
World," Elena Dementieva shook off a subpar serve that produced 15 double faults, an aching left thigh and an upset stomach to advance to the semifinals at the U.S. Open with a 4 6, 6 4, 7 6 (1) victory Tuesday over Amelie Mauresmo..."
World," U.S. military deaths in the Iraq campaign passed 1,000 Tuesday, an Associated Press tally showed, as a spike in fighting with Sunni and Shiite insurgents killed seven Americans in the Baghdad area..."
World,"GREENSBORO, N.C. - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Tuesday's projection of a record budget deficit this election year and the continuing movement of U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> Think different, developers told"
Sci/Tech," California Attorney General Bill  Lockyer said on Tuesday he would sue electronic voting machine  maker Diebold Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DBD.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DBD.N</A> on charges it defrauded the state  with false claims about its products."
Sci/Tech," An emerging wireless  communications technology called WiMAX, which can blanket  entire cities with high speed Internet connections, will rival  DSL and cable as the preferred way to connect homes and  businesses to the Internet, Intel Corp. said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The European Space Agency's chief scientist sets out his vision for a DNA library on the Moon in case of emergency.
Business,  Invesco Funds Group and AIM Advisors agreed Tuesday to pay  $450 million in penalties and reduced fees to settle allegations that they allowed fraudulent trades in their mutual funds.
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt looked impressive once again as he cruised into the men #39;s quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday. The Australian fourth seed, champion here in 2001, was far too good for Slovakia #39;s Karol Beck."
World,"BAGHDAD, 8 September 2004 - Fierce fighting between followers of Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr and US forces in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City yesterday killed at least 37 people, including two American soldiers, and injured over 200."
World, Gunmen abducted two Italian aid workers and two Iraqis in central Baghdad yesterday in a brazen attack that will alarm foreigners who are already on edge from widespread kidnappings.
Sci/Tech,"Saturn's satellite, Mimas, can be imaged from afar and imagined up close, but its striking resemblance to the fictional Death Star from Star Wars gives the most dramatic view of its violent past.    Astrobiology Magazine -- Lonely Mimas swings around Saturn, seeming to gaze down at the planet's splendid rings..."
Sci/Tech,"While a terrestrial view of a galaxy might disguise the turbulent, changing mergers that fuel their formation, a famous cluster called Stephan's Quintet shows that seemingly immutable stars are always in flux.    Astrobiology Magazine -- A stunning image released by the Gemini Observatory captures the graceful interactions of a galactic ballet, on a stage some 300 million light years away, that might better be described as a contortionist's dance..."
Business,US Airways shares tumbled Tuesday over doubts that the airline can obtain \$800 million in wage and benefit cuts that it is seeking from its employees.
Sports,"It might be viewed as a contradiction in terms to suggest that Australia #39;s Lleyton Hewitt, the 2001 US Open champion, was moving quietly along."
Sports,"As a player, Souness built up a fearsome reputation as a hard man of the game - many feel that his style of play, with more than the odd cynical foul thrown in, could never fit into the modern game."
Sports,"Admitting he was not comfortable coming off the bench, Matt Berry may get his wish to be Brigham Young #39;s starting quarterback."
World,"French Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday the delay of Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar #39;s visit to France, previously scheduled for Sept."
World,"At least 143 people have died in China in flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains, the official Xinhua new agency reports."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Tellabs scales back AFC buy...Top McAfee exec to step down...IDC says external disk storage up...Lawmakers to vote on spyware, piracy bills."
Sci/Tech,"I NEVER thought I #39;d say this but I think Microsoft might be coming to my rescue. And if you have a digital music player, and have been drooling over the prospect of buying music online for it, Mr Bill Gates "
Sci/Tech,"Internet security company McAfee Inc. Monday said Stephen Richards, its chief operating officer and chief financial officer, will retire at the end of the year to spend time with his family."
Sci/Tech,Oracle Tuesday continued its midmarket push with the release of a new version of its 10g J2EE application server priced for midsize customers.
Sci/Tech,An update to Computer Associates' management software lets users bill for IT services based on usage.
Business,"Frances, the second major hurricane to strike Florida in three weeks, has stung tourism, agriculture and other industries, but the state #39;s economy is expected to "
Sports,"Here we are, a week into the college football season, and already the skin tingles with anticipation of what could be in store. Notre Dame is 0-1, likely on its way to 0-2, and quite possibly "
Sci/Tech,"Three years of solid development in wireless broadband lie ahead, Intel says, as it gives a first look at its Rosedale WiMax processor."
World,"A British soldier appeared before a court in London yesterday accused of murdering a civilian in Iraq. Kevin Williams, 21, was brought before a civilian court after his own commanding officer had initially dismissed the charges."
Sci/Tech,"In a rare admission, an Intel executive says the Itanium chip family still isn't living up to \expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Chipmaker turns to a more-is-better approach, downplaying chip speeds in favor of new features and designs."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 07, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IT services and hardware vendor Unisys Corp. has upped its involvement with Linux by joining the Red Hat Partner Community one month after unveiling support for Linux on its ES7000 servers (see story)."
Sports,"For the Braves, Tuesday #39;s rainout means they #39;re scheduled to close the season with 27 games in 27 days, including doubleheaders today against the Phillies and Monday against the Mets in New York."
Sports,The US men #39;s national team took the lead in Group A of the semifinal stage of CONCACAF region World Cup qualifying with its 2-0 victory Saturday over El Salvador.
Sci/Tech,"The Mac maker patches a bushel of security issues in its flagship operating system, some of which are considered ""critical."""
Business,Tyco International Ltd. Tuesday said it will take a \$167 million charge after repurchasing \$350 million in convertible bonds. The Bermuda-based industrial conglomerate also backed its forecast for operating 
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Data Systems on Tuesday announced a new enterprise storage lineup with new features such as a virtualization that allows customers to manage up to 32 Petabytes (PB) of internal and external storage.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s effort to send a message to Apple via legions of iPod users isn #39;t quite as elaborate as RealNetworks #39; Freedom of Music Choice campaign, but the gist is the same."
Sci/Tech,Oracle says its new E-Business Suite 11i.10 will improve business process automation and operating efficiency across an enterprise.
Sci/Tech,"  Enterprise software giant Oracle may be known for big plans and bold moves, but the Redwood Shores, California, company has realized it also has to think small."
Sports,"The New York Yankees withdrew Tuesday their request that a postponed game with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays be forfeited, and Major League Baseball announced the game would be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"IIt will be 9:54 in the morning, Mountain Daylight Time, on Wednesday, September 8, when the Genesis sample return capsule, weighing 190 kilograms (420 pounds), will enter the Earths atmosphere "
Sci/Tech,"The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Lexmark, today recalled nearly 40,000 laser printers. According to a company statement, these printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers."
World,"BP Plc, Europe #39;s largest oil company, said it evacuated 500 non-essential workers from offshore rigs near Trinidad and Tobago as Hurricane Ivan approached the Caribbean country."
Sci/Tech,The communications equipment maker scales back the size of its purchase of Advanced Fibre Communications.
Sci/Tech,"Justice Department urges FCC to deny extension request of Alltel, along with those of AT #38;T, Sprint."
Sci/Tech,Plan promises downloads of up to 3mbps to lure in gamers and other high-bandwidth users.
Sci/Tech,Carriers are pleased with system that will allow consumers to transfer fixed-line numbers to their Net phone service.
Sci/Tech,One-inch media storage drive marks a step forward for convergence of mobile devices.
Sports,"NEW YORK, Sept. 7. - Former champion Lleyton Hewitt reached his third consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final by defeating Karol Beck of Slovakia 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, at the US Open today for his 14th consecutive victory."
Sports,"Blackburn have started the search for a successor to Graeme Souness, with the club revealing they have received 20 serious applications for the post."
Sports,The Notre Dame message boards are no longer discussing whether Tyrone Willingham should be fired. Theyre already arguing about whether the next coach should be Barry Alvarez or Steve Spurrier.
Sports,"Tery Holland, former athletic director at the University of Virginia was named Tuesday to that post at East Carolina University. Holland signed a five-year deal with ECU starting Oct."
Sci/Tech,Netra line of servers will have Linux as an operating system option.
Sci/Tech,ITSolutions will provide IT consolidation services to help streamline operations at eight branches of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Sci/Tech,"The PC industry is about to go through a major change in the way computers are designed, built and marketed, Intel President and COO Paul Otellini said today at the Fall Intel Developer Forum."
Sci/Tech,"year,  $55 million deal is designed to help the convenience retailer improve customer service while boosting efficiency and productivity."
Sci/Tech,The Apache Software Foundation and the Debian Project said they won't support the Sender ID e-mail authentication standard in their products.
Sci/Tech,"The recalled printers include the Lexmark E232, E232t, E330, E332n and E332tn models; the IBM Infoprint 1412 and 1412n; and the Dell 1700 and 1700n, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission."
Sci/Tech,FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith was named today by the Business Roundtable to chair the group's security task force.
Sci/Tech,The decision by IT services and hardware vendor Unisys Corp. comes one month after the company announced its first Linux servers.
Sci/Tech,Rosedale is asystem-on-chip processor designed for networking gear that will wirelessly connect end users' homes or offices with a WiMax-based broadband network.
Sci/Tech,"A consolidating market and an economic recovery during the past year have made future acquisition deals in the near term more likely for Oracle, according to company President Charles Phillips."
Business, A decline in the price of oil helped lift U.S. stocks to their highest level in two months on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech, California Attorney General Bill Lockyer said on Tuesday he would sue electronic voting machine maker Diebold Inc.  on charges it defrauded the state with false claims about its products.
Sports," With a shot at claiming the No. 1 ranking, Amelie Mauresmo engaged Elena Dementieva in a contest called, ""Anything you can do, I can do worse."" Mauresmo allowed an aching, ailing and double faulting Dementieva to come back from a set and a break down to win their miscue marred U.S. Open quarterfinal 4 6, 6 4, 7 6 (1) Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is giving users more time to prepare for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) by doubling the time a special registry key will prevent PCs from automatically downloading and installing the mammoth update.
Sci/Tech," An emerging wireless communications technology called WiMAX, which can blanket entire cities with high speed Internet connections, will rival DSL and cable as the preferred way to connect homes and businesses to the Internet, Intel Corp. said on Tuesday."
Sports," Andre Agassi took a victory swing, whacking the ball into the upper deck at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sitting high in section 133, Melody Rajacic wound up with the specially stamped Wilson I."
World," The American death toll in Iraq topped 1,000 on Tuesday nearly 18 months after President Bush launched the war that has become a central issue in the"
Business," US Airways Group Inc.  issued a general appeal on Tuesday to the carrier's 3,000 pilots after their union's leaders rejected proposed concessions the company says are crucial to avert insolvency."
Sports, The Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins will play two doubleheaders to make up the three game series that was wiped out last weekend in Miami by Hurricane Frances.
Business," Invesco Funds Group Inc. and affiliate AIM Advisors Inc. agreed to a  #36;450 million settlement with state and federal regulators to resolve probes of improper trading, officials and the parent company said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. and the PC industry are about to go through a major change in the way client computers are designed, built and marketed, said Intel President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Otellini during his introductory address Tuesday at the Fall Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco."
World," Hurricane Ivan tore down trees, blew off roofs, knocked out power and forced hundreds of people to evacuate coastal areas as it pounded the tiny islands of the southeastern Caribbean on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"About 39,400 laser printers made by Lexmark International Inc. and sold by Lexmark, IBM Corp. and Dell Inc. can pose an electrical shock hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned Tuesday."
Business,Automotive parts maker and petrol and LPG distributor Ion Ltd was suspended from trading on the Australian Stock Exchange and had an administrator appointed after bankers withdrew support for the company.
Sports, The Tennessee Titans don't plan to worry about Hurricane Ivan right now. They're too busy preparing to play the Miami Dolphins in a season opener still scheduled for Sunday.
Sci/Tech," Online DVD renter Netflix Inc.  and television recorder maker TiVo Inc.  are close to a deal to allow Netflix subscribers to download movies over the Internet to their TiVo devices, according to the latest issue of Newsweek magazine."
Business,"Global crude oil prices rose on Monday after gunmen stormed a US consulate in Saudi Arabia, arresting a three-day, 13-percent price slide."
Business," Ford Motor Co.  is recalling about 40,000 minivans because their wheel hubs may develop cracks."
Sports," Dikembe Mutombo, the 38 year old African center who has played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association, says he has agreed to a trade deal that will put him alongside Yao Ming in Houston."
Sci/Tech, Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) (RIM) and mobile operating system consortium Symbian have signed a deal that will enable BlackBerry Connect to run on Symbian based 
World," U.S. military deaths in the Iraq campaign passed the 1,000 milestone Tuesday, with more than 800 of them during the stubborn insurgency that flared after the Americans brought down Saddam Hussein and President Bush declared major combat over."
Sports," The San Francisco Giants recalled right handers Jesse Foppert, David Aardsma and outfielder Todd Linden from Triple A Fresno on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. executives will spend part of Wednesday at the Intel Developer Forum talking about Yonah, the company's first dual core notebook chip, said Paul Otellini, president and chief operating officer at Intel, during a meeting with reporters Tuesday in San Francisco."
Sci/Tech, The hippy ethic championed in early ads for the Linux operating system is giving way to good old competitive rancor as Red Hat   and Novell   launch warring campaigns.
Sci/Tech, AMD (NYSE: AMD) says software vendors 
Sports," For more than half her life, Zina Garrison heard the same advice from Althea Gibson: Work on your serve."
Sports," Tiger Woods has put himself in some peculiar positions this year. He has struggled just to make the cut. Tee shots have ricocheted off corporate tents and small children. He has spent Sunday afternoons cleaning out his locker, not standing on the 18th green posing with the trophy."
Sci/Tech,"Inexpensive flash-based player isn't perfect, but it serves its purpose."
Sci/Tech,Intel exec offers few details about dual-core chips as he talks up new technologies.
Sci/Tech,"More details on Yonah, the company's dual-core notebook chip, will be released this week."
Sci/Tech,Software giant unveils apps for companies with limited IT resources.
Sci/Tech,"Company is recalling certain laser printers, which are also sold by IBM and Dell."
Sports,"Luck is a relative term for Mario Lemieux, who has endured back operations, hip operations, cancer, a premature retirement and a team bankruptcy."
Sports,Germany #39;s Tommy Haas continued his resurgence with a 7-6 6-1 7-5 victory over Czech teenager Tomas Berdych on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time.
World,The hostage crisis in Iraq has worsened with gunmen kidnapping two Italian women aid workers and two Iraqis from their offices in Baghdad.
Sci/Tech,"Eager to tarnish Microsoft's shiny new Service Pack 2, the security press managed to spin the most thin and marginal issues into ""gaping holes"" and ""security craters."" "
Sci/Tech,"Describing the new iMac G5, Chris Taylor writes in TIME,  #147;What you get for that money is quite possibly the coolest personal computer yet created. The cool is more than merely aesthetic. Unlike a lot of previous Mac machines, on which you could almost fry an egg, the iMac G5 #146;s beautiful white surface does not get noticeably hot. Nor, at a whisper-quiet 25 decibels, does it make enough noise for most people to hear #133; #148; Sep 7"
Sci/Tech,"NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has set its infrared sight on a major galactic collision and witnessed not death, but a teeming nest of life. The colliding galaxies, called the Antennae galaxies, are in the process of merging together."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    ------      Early Puberty Increases Risk of Substance Abuse      Youngsters who begin puberty at an early age are more likely to experiment with and abuse alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana than kids who start puberty at a later age, says a Australian study in the September issue of the journal Pediatrics.      The study found that early puberty was more important than school grade or age in influencing this kind of behavior..."
Sci/Tech,"By BETSY BLANEY    LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Some farmers are placing their hope in a hybrid sunflower seed that could help keep arteries clear and hearts pumping in a nation smitten with snacks and processed food.    ""It's a healthier oil,"" said Willie Wieck, 62, who started growing sunflowers on his 450 acres in the Texas Panhandle in the early 1970s..."
Business,"OPEC will consider raising its average price band at a meeting next week, but has forecast crude prices to fall by up to a third once elections in the US and Iraq are completed."
Business,Shares of financial services firms helped lead the broader market higher Tuesday as investors were encouraged that insurance companies saw less damage from Hurricane Frances than originally feared.
Business,"Leaders of US Airways #39; pilots union late Monday rejected the carrier #39;s latest contract proposal, a blow to the airline #39;s attempt to avoid a second bankruptcy filing."
Business,"In one of the biggest settlements to date in the mutual fund scandal, Invesco Funds and AIM Advisors agreed to \$450 million in fines and fee reductions Tuesday to settle allegations they allowed favored customers to carry out illicit trading strategies in "
Business,"Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) is recalling about 40,000 minivans because their wheel hubs may develop cracks. The recall affects 35,401 Ford Freestar minivans and 4,630 "
Business,"It #39;s been a year to remember for Bill Gammell, chief executive of Cairn Energy, who has seen the company he founded 24 years ago in Edinburgh quadruple in value in the 12 months to 2."
Sci/Tech,"TiVo, the popular digital video recording system, and Netflix plan to team up to offer customers movie-downloading on demand. According to Newsweek, an announcement is due later this month."
Sports,"AS THE son of an aircraft technician in Fiji, as a nightclub bouncer in Edinburgh, as a teaching pro in Borneo, even as a plodding player on the PGA Tour early in his career, Vijay Singh could only guess what he could accomplish as a golfer."
Sports,"Australian Lleyton Hewitt #39;s hot streak has continued, the No.4 seed crushing Slovakian Karol Beck to reach the US Open quarter-finals."
World,TWO Italian women were kidnapped in Iraq yesterday when armed men in military uniforms stormed the Baghdad office of an aid group where they worked.
World,YEAR OLD British soldier appeared in court yesterday charged with murdering an Iraqi civilian during the course of an arrest.
World,"THE former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic blasted a decision to impose defence lawyers on him as  quot;legal fiction quot; yesterday, as his first witness began her testimony at his war crimes trial."
World," Israeli tanks and helicopters swept into the northern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, a day after soldiers killed 14 Hamas militants in the biggest ever raid of its kind."
Business, The dollar posted modest gains on Wednesday as investors awaited comments from the Federal Reserve chief that are expected to point to further rises in U.S. interest rates this year.
Sci/Tech, Home entertainment trendsetters Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. hope to link up on a service that will use high speed Internet connections to pipe DVD quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers.
World," BEIJING (AP)   At least 143 people in southwestern China have been killed and dozens more are missing in massive floods and landslides triggered by torrential summer rains, officials and state television reported Tuesday."
World, TORONTO (CP)   An Egyptian refugee suspected of being a terrorist with links to Osama bin Laden told a harrowing tale of emotional abuse Tuesday as he described spending the last four years behind bars in Canada.
Sports,Andrei Pavel's decision to withdraw from the tournament because of a back injury gives Roger Federer a walkover -- and a showdown with Andre Agassi on Wednesday night.
Sports,"The Ravens are waiting to see how the knee of tackle Jonathan Ogden improves, and continue to hope that he will play in the season opener."
Business,The dollar posted modest gains on Wednesday as investors awaited comments from the Federal Reserve chief that are expected to point to further rises in US interest rates this year.
Sci/Tech, California Attorney General Bill Lockyer said on Tuesday that he would sue electronic voting machine maker Diebold Inc.
Sports,THERE is nothing new under the sun. Heres the scenario. Itsa vital World Cup qualifier deep in the industrial heartlands of Poland.
Sports,"Jose Valentin has been the White Sox shortstop for five seasons, but there is no guarantee he will be back in 2005. Valentin, who turns 35 in October and is "
Sports,"They may seem like uncharted waters for closer-in-waiting Jesse Crain, but two-inning stints are all part of the master plan for the rookie reliever."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Clinton was an active, jogging, jovial time bomb. Like thousands of others, he had no idea how close he was to a heart attack and possibly death - even though he had years of presidential health care and continued checkups."
Sports,"The Dodgers made their first acquisition of the offseason Monday, signing reserve outfielder Ricky Ledee to a two-year, \$2.5 million contract."
Sci/Tech,"By ANTHONY BREZNICAN     LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Atari wants to take you back in time, and to get there, you can ride a ""Centipede"" or an ""Asteroid,"" or bounce back and forth between the pixilated paddles of ""Pong.""    The video game company told The Associated Press on Tuesday it plans to reissue scores of its classic titles from yesteryear on a single disc that can be played on the game consoles Xbox and PlayStation 2.    ""Atari Anthology"" will feature 85 games and is scheduled to go on sale in November at a cost of about \$20..."
Business,"Investors cheered by falling oil prices and an improving job picture sent stocks higher Tuesday, hoping that the news signals a renewal of economic strength and a fall rally in stocks."
Business,LONDON: British oil and gas firm Cairn Energy is on the verge of entering the elite group of blue-chip companies (FTSE-100). It #39;s saluting its Rajasthan reserves of oil for rising fortunes.
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO The president of Intel, Paul Otellini, outlined plans Tuesday for computer chips due next year that simultaneously run tasks such as burning CDs and playing video games as he seeks to allay concerns about product delays."
Sci/Tech,"About 39,400 laser printers made by Lexmark International may pose an electrical shock hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission warned this week."
Sci/Tech," Unless specifically called in, Kennedy Space Center workers should stay home until Monday, NASA and shuttle contractor United Space Alliance said today."
Sci/Tech,"Tellabs Inc., a maker of fiber-optic network equipment, on Tuesday lowered the terms of a deal to buy Advanced Fibre Communications Inc."
Sci/Tech,California #39;s Attorney General Bill Lockyer said today that he is suing Diebold over fraudulent claims he believes that company has made with regards to their electronic voting machines.
Sports,"Woods no longer holds any of the major championships, while after a record span of 264 weeks Vijay Singh replaced him as No 1 when the Fijian finished first to Woods #39;s share of second place "
Sports,"WORLD champion driver Michael Schumacher escaped uninjured after a high-speed crash during a testing session in Monza, Italy, yesterday."
Sports,Champion jockey Kieren Fallon was released on bail without charge this morning after he was arrested for alleged involvement in the fixing of British thoroughbred races.
World,"JERUSALEM Israel began releasing more than 130 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday in a move aimed at easing overcrowding in its jails, security officials said."
World,"The ghosts that have long haunted Slobodan Milosevic have finally appeared in court, and they have fundamentally altered the war crimes trial of the former Yugoslav president."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Rachel Konrad
Sports, The New York Yankees are annoyed at the commissioner's office over the way their game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was postponed.
World," Horrifying pictures of masked gunmen stepping through pools of blood as they wire a gym crammed with hundreds of terrified children, teachers and parents in the opening hours of the Beslan hostage tragedy were aired by Russian television."
Sports,"The University of Illinois took the Assembly Hall court on Monday night with a number one ranking in the ESPN / USA Today Coaches and AP Polls for the first time since January 23, 1989."
World," The death toll from floods and landslides unleashed by ferocious storms lashing southwest China jumped to 143 with at least 50 more missing, state media reported."
Sports,"Ever since Nomar Garciaparra was traded for Orlando Cabrera, the Boston Red Sox have gone 26-8."
Business,"The Invesco Funds Group and an affiliate, AIM Advisors, agreed on Tuesday to a \$450 million settlement with regulators, who accused the companies of improperly allowing "
Business,"Cairn Energy, the Edinburgh oil and gas group, yesterday became one of Britain #39;s top 100 companies, despite announcing a 40 slump in half-year profits and facing questions over its key oil discovery in India."
Business,he Hearst Corporation and the Walt Disney Company will cease to publish Lifetime magazine amid disappointing results since the publication #39;s introduction in April 2003.
Business,"hen Donald J. Trump kicks off the second season of his hit reality television show  quot;The Apprentice quot; this Thursday evening, reality may be in short supply."
Sci/Tech,"The Japanese music industry is making its first steps into the download business, but it has a long way to go before it hits its stride."
Sports,India batsman Rahul Dravid was voted Player of the Year at the International Cricket Council #39;s inaugural awards ceremony in London after averaging 62 runs an innings for the national team.
Sports,"It is impossible for young tennis players today to know what it was like to be Althea Gibson and not to be able to  quot;walk in the front door, quot; Garrison said."
Sports,"The NBA and Yuta Tabuse are no strangers-but they just got a bit cozier. After attending training camp and playing in three preseason games for the Denver Nuggets last season, the "
Business, The dollar firmed on Wednesday as  investors awaited comments from the Federal Reserve chief that  are expected to point to further rises in U.S. interest rates  this year.
Business," OPEC may set a new target range for oil  prices next week and would like to see crude down from current  lofty levels closer to  $30 a barrel, the head of the producers'  cartel said on Wednesday."
Business, British Airways Plc. plans to sell its  A $1.12 billion ( $773 million) stake in Australia's Qantas  Airways Ltd. in the next two days to cut debt and take  advantage of future consolidation in Europe.
Sports," Bitter, angry, upset and cheated were  a few of the words Serena Williams used to describe her  feelings after a controversial quarter final defeat by fellow  American Jennifer Capriati at the U.S. Open on Tuesday."
Sports, Gary Sheffield produced four hits and  Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs to inspire the New York  Yankees to an 11 2 hammering of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the  American League Tuesday.
Sports," By Simon Cambers  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jennifer Capriati won a titanic struggle  with old foe Serena Williams to reach the semi-finals of the  U.S. Open, going through 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 Tuesday after one of the  most dramatic battles in the tournament's history."
Business, Russian oil major YUKOS denied on  Wednesday reports it planned to sell its Lithuanian refinery  Mazeikiu Nafta to help cover its huge back tax bill.
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell calls it the most promising development in foreign assistance in decades. That is quite a claim for a program that has yet to disburse its first dollar. But it is clear that President Bush's Millennium Challenge Account, first proposed 2 1/2 years ago, represents a fresh approach to helping countries overcome economic backwardness."
Sports, National Hockey League team owners and  players appear poised to enter long contract negotiations  Thursday in a last ditch bid to start the season on schedule.
Business, British Airways Plc (BAB) Wednesday confirmed that investment bank Citigroup Inc. (C) will handle the sale of its 18.
Business,"  The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has invited media giants Time Warner, Bertelsmann and Walt Disney to discuss possible bids for its commercial sales and publishing arm, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday."
Business,Florida homeowners are facing higher deductibles put in place to induce insurers to keep offering coverage there in the wake of  Hurricane Andrew more than a decade ago.
Business,"Frank Quattrone, a former star investment banker who once earned \$120 million in a year, will be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal investigation into some "
Business,"Philippine shares closed up sharply Wednesday, hitting its highest close in nearly 53 months, on heavy foreign buying inspired by improving investor sentiment toward the country."
Business,"Viacom Inc. has reshuffled its executive ranks, placings its Paramount television production under the control of CBS Entertainment President Nancy Tellem."
Business,"HEMPSTEAD, NY (CBS.MW) -- With Election Day now less than two months away, the campaign for the presidency has been rocked by several unexpected developments."
Business,A combination of robust economic performance and the expectation of higher interest rates sent the Canadian dollar surging this morning.
Business,"NEW YORK (DowJonesAP) - AMR Corp. announced Friday it will boost its presence at its hub in Dallas-Fort Worth by 10, days before rival Delta Air Lines Inc."
Business,"Sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.9 percent at Circuit City Stores Inc. in the fiscal second quarter. The results, also called same-store sales, were lower than Wall Street estimates for the June-through-August period."
Business," A plan to build a new rail line to haul heavy equipment and supplies up to the oilsands in northern Alberta has  quot;substantial merit, quot; according to a study commissioned by the provincial government and the energy industry."
World," Sept. 11 commission members thought it would be too difficult to break up the CIA and rearrange the Pentagon's spy agencies under a single national intelligence director, as is being proposed in the Senate, the commission's vice chairman says."
Business,"The FTC has banned well-known TV infomercial host Kevin Trudeau from peddling a myriad of health care products claiming to cure everything from old age to lupus, the first such prohibition ever imposed by the agency."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia announced plans to preload Blackberry software in its Nokia Series 80-based mobile devices, including the Nokia 9500 Communicator."
Business,"With its labor negotiations faltering, US Airways Group Inc. has begun consultations with bankruptcy advisers in anticipation of a filing, a source familiar with the talks said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. President Paul S. Otellini yesterday demonstrated new chips scheduled for release next year that simultaneously run tasks such as burning CDs and playing video games 
Sci/Tech,"na meeting of the cinematic with the scientific, Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots will try to snatch a returning NASA space probe out of the air this morning before it hits the ground."
Sci/Tech,"Hurricane Frances battered the Kennedy Space Center, a top NASA official said Tuesday, blowing gaping holes in the Vehicle Assembly Building and ripping open the "
Sci/Tech,"Netflix and TiVo are in late-stage talks on a partnership that would let subscribers use the Internet to download Netflix movies directly into their TiVo box, The Post has learned."
Sci/Tech,"Lexmark has ordered the recall of more than 39,000 Dell, IBM and Lexmark branded laser printers due to short-circuiting problems that could lead to electrical shocks."
Sci/Tech,"UNDATED California Attorney General Bill Lockyer has joined a lawsuit against voting equipment company Diebold. It alleges the company sold the state shoddy hardware and software, exposing elections to hackers and software bugs."
Sci/Tech,The smart phone market will grow more crowded Wednesday with the debut of two devices directed at opposite ends of the customer spectrum: a BlackBerry for consumers with a newfangled 
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. will begin selling its first high-definition video camcorder in Japan on Oct. 15, and worldwide by the end of the year, the company said in an announcement Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Verizon Communications is boosting its broadband Internet offerings in an effort to lure customers from cable TV companies like Comcast Corp.
Sci/Tech,"When Microsoft Corp. raised prices for the Texas Association of Counties three years ago, no one from the company called to explain the increase, says Steve White, the group #39;s information technology operations manager."
Business,"Following questions about performance of Halliburton subsidiary, the U.S. Army plans to rebid portions of a giant logistical contract with the company for food, housing and other troop support in Iraq."
Sci/Tech," Powerful and strengthening Hurricane Ivan killed at least three people in Grenada and devastated its capital, St. Georges, as it pounded the tiny islands of the southeastern Caribbean on Tuesday."
Sports,Sep 08 - Vijay Singh revelled in his status as the new world number one after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship by three shots in Boston on Monday.
Sports,The United States hit its stride just in time to avoid elimination from the World Cup of Hockey. Facing the same Russian team that dominated them five nights earlier 
Sports,Barry Bonds hit career home run No. 698 and eclipsed the 40-homer mark for the fifth straight season with a two-run shot in the San Francisco Giants #39; loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
Sports,Beating the Cincinnati Reds for the 11th time in his career was only the second-best thing that #39;s happened to Roy Oswalt in the last two days.
Sports,Rookie Alana Beard has looked like a seasoned veteran ever since the Washington Mystics put teammate Chamique Holdsclaw on the injured list.
Sports," Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was selected the best player in the NFL by the Sporting News, ahead of reigning co MVP Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts."
Business,"Halliburton may not rebid for contracts to support US troops in Iraq if the US army breaks up its contract, the company says."
World," The U.S. military death toll in Iraq  reached 1,000 on Tuesday nearly 18 months after the invasion to  topple Saddam Hussein, making its mark on the U.S. presidential  election campaign."
World,"Tens of thousands of people rallied Tuesday outside the Kremlin in a show of solidarity against terrorism. The demonstration came nearly a week after more than 350 people, many "
World," A typhoon pounded western Japan, killing 10 people, leaving several others missing and knocking out power to more than a million households."
World,"The newly released former deputy of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, has made an  quot;amazing quot; recovery from back surgery, according to his doctor in Germany."
World,MOSCOW: A Russian television network Tuesday broadcast footage from the school raided by militants last week depicting hooded attackers in a gymnasium crowded with hostages and strung up with explosives attached to wires.
World, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator  acknowledged on Wednesday that Tehran was in talks to renew its  freeze of some sensitive nuclear activities.
World,Two people were under hospital observation in northern Malaysia with flu-like symptoms yesterday as the country fought to contain the second case of deadly bird flu in two weeks.
World,During the Chinese Communist Party #39;s Central Committee plenary meeting this month we can expect to witness a power struggle between President Hu Jintao (  ) and Central 
Sports,"After several missed calls by the line judge and chair umpire in Tuesday #39;s Jennifer Capriati-Serena Williams match that went against Williams, ESPN Research has compiled the top-10 controversies involving Serena and Venus Williams."
Sports,"Tiger Woods finished second at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday in Norton, Mass., and lost his No. 1 spot in the world rankings to tournament winner Vijay Singh."
Sports,The Indian cricket team and cricket fans are anxiously awaiting the ICC Awards ceremony to be held at London #39;s Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.
Sports,"PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7 -- Dave Williams pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings for his first victory in nearly three seasons and Jason Bay homered, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-0, on Tuesday night."
Sci/Tech,"Consumers could browse through Netflix #39; huge catalog of movies, then download everything but the popcorn into their TiVo digital recording device for immediate viewing."
Sci/Tech,"Underlining its WiMAX ambitions, world number one chipmaker Intel has disclosed technical details of its upcoming wireless broadband chip."
World," A Japanese court granted an injunction on  Wednesday barring the deportation of former chess champion  Bobby Fischer, wanted in the United States for breaking  sanctions, until it rules on his lawsuit seeking to cancel the  deportation order entirely, Fischer's lawyer Masako Suzuki  said."
Sports,  There #39;s no need for AJ Burnett to cash in his frequent flyer miles. Burnett allowed two hits in 6 1/3 innings and Miguel Cabrera and Alex Gonzalez homered as the Florida Marlins extended 
Sports,  Brian Schneider  #39;s RBI single in the 12th snapped a tie as the Montreal Expos held on for a 7 6 victory over the Chicago Cubs .
Sports,Hope could arrive for the Washington Mystics tomorrow if three-time WNBA All-Star Chamique Holdsclaw decides she wants to be activated off the injured list.
World," PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters) - Powerful and  strengthening Hurricane Ivan killed at least three people in  Grenada and devastated its capital, St. Georges, as it pounded  the tiny islands of the southeastern Caribbean on Tuesday."
World, Beijing grabbed Hong Kong headlines  on Wednesday with its Olympians singing and dancing into the  hearts of residents days before legislative elections in which  pro democracy politicians could make gains over pro China  rivals.
World,"KUALA LUMPUR : Prosecutors fabricated evidence in the corruption trial of former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, his lawyers charged as they made a final bid to clear his name in Malaysia #39;s highest court on Wednesday."
World,Candidates for president in Afghanistan #39;s first free elections to be held Oct. 9 officially kicked off their campaigns yesterday.
Business,"  Hurricane Frances, the second hurricane to hit Florida in a month, will cost insurers between  $3 billion and  $10 billion, according to the most recent estimates from the industry #39;s leading catastrophe modeling firms."
Business,"With its labor negotiations faltering, US Airways Group Inc. has begun consultations with bankruptcy advisers in anticipation of a filing, a source familiar with the talks said yesterday."
Business,Australia #39;s Qantas Airways Limited said Wednesday British Airways is selling its 18.25 percent stake in Qantas. Qantas asked the Australian Stock Exchange to stop trading 
Sci/Tech,"SONY has released the worlds first high definition handycam for the consumer market - the HDR-FX1. The device, which will be available locally and in the region from mid-November, at an estimated \$US4500 "
Sports,"THE WRU last night gave their blessing to Gareth Jenkins joining the British Lions coaching team, as Sir Clive Woodward was confirmed as head coach for next summer #39;s tour of New Zealand."
World,The European Space Agency's chief scientist sets out his vision for a DNA library on the Moon in case of emergency.
World,India's Rahul Dravid is named the world's best cricketer at the ICC Awards.
Business,"Australias Amcor ousts CEO amid cartel probe Amcor, the worlds top maker of plastic bottles, ousted its respected chief executive after finding some staff may have acted illegally to drive up box prices, knocking 8 percent off its shares."
Business,  The idea of a railway linking the Athabasca oilsands to the rest of Alberta  quot;has substantial merit quot; and the project would likely cost  $2.
Business,Some life insurers and their agents say that improper meddling by senior officers is preventing young soldiers from getting supplemental insurance coverage.
World,Jennifer Capriati beats fellow American and rival Serena Williams to reach the last four of the US Open.
Business,The \$450 million settlement is with regulators who accused the companies of improperly allowing favored investors to rapidly trade in and out of their funds.
World,Church leaders in El Salvador call for the 1980 murder case of Archbishop Romero to be re-opened. 
Business,The leader of a rebel pilot group at US Airways charged that the company was demanding too much from employees.
Business,"The debate over the disclosure of clinical drug trials could reach a turning point this week, with editors of influential medical journals expected to call for fundamental changes."
World,"Johnson   Johnson is in advanced negotiations to acquire Guidant, one of the nation's largest makers of devices to treat heart illnesses, for more than \$24 billion."
World,"A third of people trying to lose weight find they actually end up piling on the pounds, a survey finds."
Sports,"After examining film of Saturday's game, Maryland coaches pinpointed a series of lapses that Coach Ralph Friedgen summed up as ""a mess."""
Sports,"ABC, trying to avoid anything like Janet Jackson's exposed breast during last season's Super Bowl halftime, will use a 10-second delay in the music show before the NFL season opener."
World,\A US soldier who deserted to North Korea four decades ago embarks on a new life with his family in Japan.
World,"As U.S. deaths in Iraq surpassed 1,000, Pentagon officials said insurgents controlled important parts of central Iraq."
World,"Vice President Dick Cheney said that the country would be at risk of a terror attack if it made ""the wrong choice"" in November."
World,The US Congress is ready to vote on sweeping changes to the country's intelligence agencies.
World,The flow of people between the campaigns and advocacy groups is alarming those who fought for tighter campaign finance rules.
World,A Moscow hospital is filled with a mournful buzz and the activity of people grasping for a way to help six survivors of the three-day hostage-taking at Middle School No. 1.
World, Johnny Damon hit a leadoff homer in his return to the Red Sox lineup after missing four games with a jammed right pinkie to start Boston's 7 1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night...
World," Packing ferocious winds, Hurricane Ivan made a direct hit on Grenada Tuesday, blasting apart scores of homes and forcing hundreds of evacuations before growing even stronger as it moved in Jamaica's direction..."
World," Packing ferocious winds, Hurricane Ivan made a direct hit on Grenada Tuesday, blasting apart scores of homes and forcing hundreds of evacuations before growing even stronger as it moved in Jamaica's direction..."
Sci/Tech,<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> They really mean it this time
Sci/Tech,<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> Sampling silicon right now
Sci/Tech,<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> Welcome Whitefield
Sci/Tech,The Met Office is celebrating 150 years by unveiling a new supercomputer which they predict will put them at the forefront of weather forecasting.
Sci/Tech,"(CBS/AP) Though Microsoft Corp. #39;s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can #39;t do much about what #39;s already on computers - and that could pose a problem."
Sci/Tech,Coming ashore south of Fort Pierce on Saturday. Across the peninsula and exiting into the Gulf of Mexico north of New Port Richey on Sunday.
Sci/Tech," Nokia, the world's biggest handset  maker, unveiled on Wednesday a miniature version of its  equivalent of the Swiss Army knife it hopes will lure women and  less techie business people."
Sci/Tech," Research In Motion Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RIM.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RIM.TO</A><RIMM.O>, which popularized wireless e mailing with its  thumb operated BlackBerry, launched a new version of the device  on Wednesday with a smaller, revamped keyboard."
Sci/Tech,"A division of Primus Telecommunications Group Inc. agreed Tuesday to pay \$400,000 to the federal government to settle allegations that the McLean phone provider made telemarketing calls in violation of the national do-not-call registry. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
World,"US military deaths in the Iraq campaign passed the 1,000 mark yesterday, with more than 800 of them during the stubborn insurgency that flared "
World,Russian television has shown a videotape shot by one of the terrorists of the bloody Beslan siege as it unfolded inside the school #39;s gymnasium.
Business,"Invesco Funds Group and affiliate AIM Advisors say they have agreed to pay \$450 million (250 million pounds) to settle civil lawsuits over improper trading, the third biggest "
Business,"CAMP HILL, Pa. Rite Aid says it #39;s lowering its financial projections for the current fiscal year, citing slowing pharmacy sales and lower-than-expected reimbursement rates paid by insurance companies and other health plans."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. President Paul Otellini demonstrated new chips due out next year that simultaneously run tasks such as burning CDs and playing video games as he sought to allay concerns about product delays.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo Inc. is launching its first public beta of a travel search engine based on its recent acquisition of online travel company FareChase Inc.
World,"If Chechen separatists carrying on a 150-year-old battle against Russia hoped to gain anything by their maniacal siege of a Russian middle school last Wednesday, they were wrong."
World,"Rain-soaked residents of south-western China began digging out today after floods and landslides that killed at least 161 people, while authorities warned of further rains over parts of the disaster area."
Business,  British Airways (UK:BAY) (BAB) Wednesday said it #39;s planning to sell its 18.25 percent stake in Qantas as it seeks funds to expand in Europe.
Business,WELLINGTON : Finance Minister Michael Cullen apologised Wednesday for saying that the Reserve Bank had hiked it #39;s key interest rate.
Sports, Johnny Damon hit a leadoff homer in his return to the Red Sox lineup after missing four games with a jammed right pinkie to start Boston's 7 1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
Business," Frank Quattrone, a former star investment banker who once earned  #36;120 million in a year, will be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal investigation into some of the most popular stock offerings of the 1990s."
Sports, Jeromy Burnitz hit a tiebreaking two run homer in the eighth inning to overshadow Barry Bonds' 698th homer and lift the Colorado Rockies to an 8 7 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.
Sci/Tech," Research In Motion Ltd. , which popularized wireless e mailing with its thumb operated BlackBerry, launched a new version of the device on Wednesday with a smaller, revamped keyboard."
Sci/Tech, Panasonic brand products maker Matsushita Electric Industrial unveiled five new DVD recorders on Wednesday and said it was aiming to boost its share of the domestic market to over 40 percent from around 35 percent.
Sports," Alex Rodriguez and Hideki Matsui each hit two run doubles, and Jon Lieber struck out a season high nine to lead the New York Yankees past the slumping Tampa Bay Devil Rays 11 2 on Tuesday night."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rejected reported peace overtures by Syria on Wednesday, saying it had to crack down on Islamic militant groups under its control before negotiations that stalled in 2000 could resume."
Sports,"We all saw it coming. For months now, the fight for golf #39;s No. 1 ranking had been staged in PGA Tour battles far and wide. While one man slowly chipped away at what once seemed to be an insurmountable lead "
Sports,"Jeromy Burnitz hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning to overshadow Barry Bonds #39; 698th homer and lift the Colorado Rockies to an 8-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night."
Sports,Sir Clive Woodward has underlined his  quot;complete focus quot; on next summer #39;s tour to New Zealand after Lions chiefs gave him their total backing as head coach.
Sports,"With an unparalleled history of success, vast resources, an exorbitant payroll and a smug, quick-tempered owner, the New York Yankees have long been a  quot;love-hate quot; franchise."
Sports,"The Houston Astros claimed their 11th straight win, thanks to a 9-7 success over the Cincinnati Reds. Mark Lamb and Carlos Beltran both homered while Roy Oswalt won for the 17th time this season as the Astros "
Sports," Vinny Testaverde is getting ready for his 18th NFL opener, so he definitely knows what to expect. Pregame jitters. And lots of them."
Sci/Tech,"In the beginning, there was BlackBerry. A delicious fruit, yes, but also a clever way to get your e-mail on a pager-like device. Then there was BlackBerry: a clever way to get your "
Business," Invesco Funds Group and its sister company will pay more than  #36;450 million in penalties, restitution and lowered fees to settle allegations they allowed wealthy investors to trade their mutual funds improperly."
World," Colombia's vice president acknowledged he was wrong for suggesting that three slain union leaders were tied to Colombia's rebels, after prosecutors rejected the army's version of events and charged three soldiers in the killings."
Sports," The United States hit its stride just in time to avoid elimination from the World Cup of Hockey. Facing the same Russian team that dominated them five nights earlier, the Americans got four goals and an assist from Keith Tkachuk in a 5 3 quarterfinal victory Tuesday night."
Sci/Tech, The smart phone market will grow more crowded Wednesday with the debut of two devices directed at opposite ends of the customer spectrum: a BlackBerry for consumers with a newfangled keyboard and a Nokia phone organizer for mobile business professionals.
World, Heads of state from some two dozen African states were to gather to craft a jobs creation plan that would lift hundreds of millions out of poverty and advance development on the world's poorest continent.
World," Iraqi Shiite militiamen were planting bombs in the street of a Baghdad slum amid echoing machine gun fire yesterday, as angry foot soldiers of radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr cursed the Iraqi government and US  quot;occupiers quot; after deadly fighting "
World,"Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 08 September 2004: - - Hurricane Ivan pounded the islands of the southeastern Caribbean yesterday."
Sports," Texas still remembers Arkansas' players prancing all over the field, waving their state flag in the end zone and digging up pieces of the turf after the Razorbacks beat the Longhorns 38 28 last season."
Sports," Andy Roddick has yet to face a challenge in his U.S. Open title defense. He beat No. 18 Tommy Robredo of Spain 6 3, 6 2, 6 4 Tuesday night to move into the quarterfinals without having lost a set."
Sci/Tech," California Attorney General Bill Lockyer joined a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that voting equipment company Diebold Inc. sold the state shoddy hardware and software, exposing elections to hackers and software bugs."
World," (CP)   More than 20,000 Revenue Canada employees were poised to begin rotating strikes Wednesday after wage talks with the government collapsed."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. says it opened a new support center this week in Xiamen, China, for business customers who buy servers and storage equipment."
World," Leaders of the largest group for gay men and lesbians in the Republican Party voted overwhelmingly against endorsing President Bush for re election because he favors a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage, The New York Times said on Wednesday."
World," Palestinian militants detonated a bomb  Tuesday near an Israeli army base in the central Gaza Strip,  causing several Israeli casualties, Palestinian and Israeli  security sources said."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (RIMM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , which popularized wireless e-mailing with its thumb-operated BlackBerry "
Sci/Tech,"Softbank, which acquired Japan Telecom this summer, today complained that its plan to offer mobile phone service could be thwarted by the government #39;s refusal to provide the necessary bandwidth."
Sports,"His clubhouse cluttered with the rookies, his team no longer a factor in the standings, Rockies manager Clint Hurdle found himself in a familiar position Tuesday afternoon - talking about the opposition."
Sports, quot;Dont you guys ever get tired of that angle? quot; asked Patriots tight end Christian Fauria when approached about the NFLs declaration during the offseason that its officials will call illegal contact and defensive holding in the passing game more 
Business,"Today, as Florida homeowners continue with the cleanup from their second big hurricane in less than a month, they are finding that they are bearing a greater share of the cost themselves than they would have in the past."
Business,"OPEC may set a new target range for oil prices next week and would like to see crude down from current lofty levels closer to \$30 a barrel, the head of the producers #39; cartel said on Wednesday."
Business,Russian oil major YUKOS denied on Wednesday reports it planned to sell its Lithuanian refinery Mazeikiu Nafta to help cover its huge back tax bill.
Business,"New Zealand Finance Minister Michael Cullen seemed to suffer a slip of the tongue in Parliament on Wednesday, announcing an interest rate hike by the country #39;s Reserve Bank a day early."
Business," Federated Department Stores Inc., the owner of Macy #39;s and Bloomingdale #39;s, said third quarter profit may be reduced by as much as 4 cents a share after Hurricane Frances forced stores to close and kept shoppers away."
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seagate Technology <STX.N>, the topU.S. maker of hard drives used to store data in computers, onTuesday forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimateson strong demand for storage for larger business computers.</p>"
Business,"Investors cheered by falling oil prices sent stocks higher yesterday, hoping the news signals a renewal of economic strength and an autumn rally."
Business,"Benefits from a not-for-profit \$2.6-billion rail link between Nisku, south of Edmonton, and Alberta #39;s oilsands include lower transport costs, greater safety and less "
Business,"Epoch Biosciences, a small Bothell company that makes tools to speed up genetic analysis, said yesterday it has agreed to be sold to San Diego-based Nanogen for about \$60 million in stock."
Sci/Tech,"DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah Sept. 8, 2004 - A space capsule holding atoms collected from solar wind was en route to a tricky rendezvous with Earth, offering scientists the first material NASA has brought back from space in nearly three decades."
Sci/Tech," quot;High-speed DSL and cable broadband access are only available to a fraction of computer users globally, quot; said Scott Richardson, general manager of Intel #39;s Broadband Wireless Group."
Sci/Tech,"September 07, 2004 - NEW YORK - Verizon Online continues creating the best value in broadband by introducing a new DSL (digital subscriber line) speed option for consumers and businesses."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has said that it would soon begin testing a search engine called FareChase that allows travel shoppers to compare prices. The site, available to the general public since late Tuesday is meant to help "
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world #39;s third-largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive this month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times."
Sports,"Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle would like to see San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds swing the bat.  quot;For me, he #39;s the most phenomenal offensive player I #39;ve ever seen,."
Sports,"ANDY ROBINSON, the man who would be king, has pledged to put the  quot;spark and buzz quot; back into England #39;s misfiring rugby union team."
Sports,"Keith Tkachuk might consider getting a few extra zzzzzz #39;s come Friday, before Team USA hits the ice for the morning skate. Energy Center in time to skate with his teammates."
Sports,Big-time college athletic departments who assert that their teams #39; success leads to increased alumni donations and a better applicant pool have created an  quot;arms 
World,President Bush was quick to express solidarity with the Russian people last week after the terrorist attack on a Russian school that left more than 330 dead.
Sci/Tech,"Newly updated. This article provides insight into the Metasploit Framework, a very useful tool for the penetration tester. Part two of three."
Sci/Tech,"In a meeting of the cinematic with the scientific, Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots will try to snatch a returning NASA space probe out of the air before it hits the ground."
Sci/Tech,Documentaries on the effects on children of the Chernobyl nuclear accident and the Indian Point power plant will be broadcast back-to-back by HBO.
Sci/Tech,"As with so many other businesses, wine stores are turning to computers to help keep track of new varietals and vintages."
Sci/Tech,"This year's Ars Electronica festival in Linz, Austria, chose to explore the next 25 years of media art while including a smattering of its greatest hits."
Sci/Tech,The main attraction at the Project Rebirth Web site is the time-lapse photography capturing the rebuilding at ground zero.
Sci/Tech,A theory is gaining traction among frequent travelers that hotels are intentionally blocking their cellphone signals.
Business, Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as profit taking set in after two days of gains and the dollar firmed ahead of comments from Fed chief Alan Greenspan that are expected to cement the case for further U.S. rate rises.
World," The Russia government has offered a  #36;10 million reward for information to help it hunt down Chechen rebel leaders Shamil Basayev and Aslan Maskhadov, accused by Moscow of being behind last week's school siege, news agencies reported on Wednesday."
World, A U.S. Army tank company commander accused of murdering a man in Iraq went before a military court Wednesday for a fresh round of hearings to determine whether he should be court martialed.
World," More than 20,000 Afghans gathered in Kabul on Wednesday to remember Northern Alliance military commander Ahmad Shah Masood, slain by al Qaeda operatives two days before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States."
Business, U.S. oil prices edged higher for the  second day in a row on Tuesday amid calls within OPEC to crack  down on excess output at this week's meeting.
World," Israeli forces seized control of parts of  the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a day after soldiers  killed 14 Hamas fighters in the deadliest strike against the  leading Palestinian militant group."
World," The Russia government has offered a  $10  million reward for information to help it hunt down Chechen  rebel leaders Shamil Basayev and Aslan Maskhadov, accused by  Moscow of being behind last week's school siege, news agencies  reported on Wednesday."
Sports,Roy Oswalt became the National League's first 17-game winner and the Astros extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 9-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds last night in Houston.
Sports,"San Francisco's Barry Bonds eclipsed the 40-homer mark for the fifth straight season. Rick Ankiel , whose career was derailed by wild pitches and elbow surgery, made his first appearance for St. Louis in more than three years. He allowed one hit in a scoreless inning in relief."
Sports,Don't get Curt Schilling wrong. It's hard for him to imagine playing next year without any of the teammates who have helped to make this season special. But Schilling dreads returning next year without two players in particular: Pedro Martinez and Jason Varitek .
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez and Hideki Matsui each hit two-run doubles, and Jon Lieber struck out a season-high nine to lead the Yankees past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 11-2, last night in New York."
Sports,Coach Bill Cowher finally confirmed yesterday the Pittsburgh Steelers' worst-kept secret: Duce Staley is in at running back and Jerome Bettis is out again.
Sports,"Keith Tkachuk had four goals and an assist, leading the United States into the World Cup of Hockey semifinals with a 5-3 victory over Russia last night at St. Paul."
Sports,"Big-time college athletic departments who assert that their teams' success leads to increased alumni donations and a better applicant pool have created an  quot;arms race quot; for athletic supremacy when funds could be better spent elsewhere on campus, according to a study by the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics."
Sports,"To celebrate its 25th anniversary, ESPN announced yesterday it will be sending yet another all-sports channel your way (its seventh, if you're counting), this one dedicated to college sports."
Sports,"Certainly, the head-to-head duel between Vijay Singh and Tiger Woods in Monday's final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston was the storyline that everyone would have asked for at the start of the tournament."
World,Russia says it will pay \$10m for information leading to the arrest of two senior Chechen rebel leaders following the Beslan siege.
World,Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer wins a court order delaying his deportation from Japan.
World, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in a one day tour match against a Cricket Australia Chairman's XI at Perth's Lilac Hill ground here.
Business,"International Place developer Donald J. Chiofaro said yesterday a new partner will put a quarter of a billion dollars into his two downtown towers, a financial rescue that would reduce his ownership share considerably but stave off an impending takeover by his current lender."
Business,"Defense technology developer Foster-Miller Inc. of Waltham says it will be acquired for \$163 million by Britain's QinetiQ Group PLC, a public-private partnership with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense."
Business,"Faced with a growing clamor for better disclosure, drug manufacturers said yesterday that they will begin a voluntary system of publicly posting the results of clinical trials -- both positive and negative."
Business,  Oil prices fell yesterday as OPEC's president said supplies were growing faster than demand and traders breathed easier knowing that petroleum production in the Gulf of Mexico did not suffer as a result of Hurricane Frances.
Business,Former high-flying investment banker Frank P. Quattrone is about to find out just how unlucky he is.
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor's raised its outlook on Boston Scientific Corp. to positive from stable, citing its recovery of market share for its drug-coated Taxus cardiac stent after recalls that began in July. The debt rating agency said the upgrade reflects the Natick company's  quot;surprisingly rapid recovery quot; of market share for Taxus, and its diverse product line. Last week, Boston Scientific ..."
Business,"Anticipating Harvard University's expansion in Allston, the owner of the Sports Depot pub-style restaurant last week bought longtime neighbor Able Rug's real estate -- a 19th-century slap-dash warehouse-style building and a parking lot -- for \$1.25 million."
Business,"Gregory A. White, one of Governor Mitt Romney's two representatives on the state pension board, has joined Thomas H. Lee Co., a leveraged buyout firm in Boston that does business with the \$32.5 billion retirement fund for Commonwealth employees."
World,"  Tens of thousands of people answered a government call and rallied outside the Kremlin yesterday in a show of solidarity against terrorism, nearly a week after militants seized a school in southern Russia in a standoff that claimed more than 350 lives, many of them children."
World,"PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- Hurricane Ivan tore down trees, blew off roofs, knocked out power, and forced hundreds of people to evacuate coastal areas as it pounded the tiny islands of the southeastern Caribbean yesterday."
Business,"Gallaher #39;s profits rose 4.4 percent in the first half as its improved prospects in Britain offset worsening trading conditions in continental Europe, the tobacco company says."
Business,Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday in the absence of market-moving news at home. The US dollar was down against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed down 19.
Sci/Tech,"A recall of 39,400 laser printers made by Lexmark International Inc. and sold by Lexmark, IBM and Dell Inc. is due to a potential electrical shock hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said yesterday."
Sports,"Someone wearing an old Soviet sweater sat in Section 215, and a big, white banner stretched across his entire row. In red letters, it said:  quot;MIRACLE IS OVER."
Sports,Another good start by Kim Sun-woo went to waste as the Montreal Expos frittered away a two-run lead in the seventh inning before finally beating the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 12 innings in Tuesdays MLB game in Chicago.
World,"In the hours before many would die, the children and adults of Beslan #39;s School No. 1 were forced to sit and watch their masked hostage-takers wire up the floor and walls around them with bombs."
World,BAGHDADGunmen kidnapped two Italian women working for an aid agency and two Iraqis in broad daylight in central Baghdad yesterday.
World,At least 161 people have died in China as the country battles the worst flooding in a century. Villages downstream on the Yangtze River are braced for further deluges and water levels are expected to peak 
World,"British authorities have, for the first time, charged a soldier with murder in the death of a civilian in Iraq. The man was indicted yesterday in a civilian court after his commanding officer blocked a court martial."
World,"JERUSALEMIt was one of the most expensive sets of eyes Israel has ever produced, and today it was to begin watching Iran like a high-resolution hawk from the lofty vantage of 260 kilometres skyward."
Sports, When Joe Gibbs last coached in the NFL in the 1992 season there were no teams in Jacksonville or Carolina.
Business," The U.S. economy will linger  through a ""soft patch"" for the foreseeable future and a  pullback in consumer spending could trigger a recession within  the next two years, according to a widely watched forecast  issued on Wednesday."
World," Palestinian militants detonated a bomb Tuesday near an Israeli army base in the central Gaza Strip, causing several Israeli casualties, Palestinian and Israeli security sources said."
World,Relief workers battled rain and choppy seas today to deliver food and medicine to the Philippines north-east following devastating back-to-back storms that killed at least 568 people and left hundreds more missing.
Business,"Charley, Frances and the specter of Ivan wreak havoc on industry assumptions. One, sure, but two? Three? By JEFF HARRINGTON, Times Staff Writer."
Business,Honda Motor Co. announced plans Tuesday to manufacture a small SUV under its Acura brand at one of its Ohio assembly plants. Honda President and CEO Takeo Fukui made the announcement in a 
Business,"PBS has signed a deal to broadcast  quot;Make Way for Noddy, quot; the British cartoon series based on the classic children #39;s books by Enid Blyton."
Sci/Tech,THE BRAINS behind EA Games early efforts at online gaming are to have a crack at building an online Star Trek universe. Perpetual Entertainments Joe Keene and Chris McKibben have negotiated with Viacom 
Sci/Tech,"OpenOSX today announced Office 1.5 for Mac OS X, an easy-to-use solution for installing, configuring, and using the open source GNOME Office software on Mac OS X. OpenOSX #39;s Office release includes the necessary "
Sports,"To beat Serena Williams, it takes an incredible amount of confidence, patience and skill. Tuesday night before an announced crowd of 19,932 at Arthur Ashe Stadium "
Sports,"The manager is adamant the Rays did right staying home through Frances as the Yanks withdraw a request for a forfeit. By DAMIAN CRISTODERO, Times Staff Writer."
Sports,"And if you don #39;t understand the importance of this week, look closely at the words used by coach Dave Wannstedt and General Manager Rick Spielman on Tuesday."
World,Russia will pay 300m roubles (\$10 m) for information leading to the arrest of Chechen rebel leaders Aslan Maskhadov and Shamil Basayev.
World,The US has said it will fully back any action that Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf takes to capture Osama bin Laden. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said this at his daily press briefing on 
Business,"Gallaher Group Plc, the UK maker of Benson  amp; Hedges and Silk Cut cigarettes, said first-half profit rose 31 percent as the company sold more tobacco in Eastern Europe."
Business," Philippine shares are sharply higher early Wednesday on a technical rally, as the market sets its sights on testing the 1700 psychological resistance."
Business,"The London Stock Exchange plans to set up an Asia headquarters in Hong Kong to tap the growing number of mainland corporates eyeing listings abroad, a local newspaper reports."
Sci/Tech,"A space capsule holding atoms collected from solar wind was en route to a tricky rendezvous with Earth today, offering scientists the first material Nasa has brought back from space in nearly three decades."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon has announced an upgrade to its DSL service in 12 states, providing a maximum download speed of 3Mbps and up to 768Kbps of upload speed."
Sports,"September 8, 2004 -- The Yankees are expected to send Major League Baseball a bill for between \$2 and \$3 million in an effort to recoup the money lost when the first game of Monday #39;s doubleheader was canceled because the Devil Rays didn #39;t make it out of "
Sports,"The Detroit Tigers were rusty on Monday after two days off, but they didn #39;t make as many miscues as their opponents. Therefore, the Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-3."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday said he had spoken to both Indian Foreign Minister K Natwar Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri late last week before the two met in New Delhi this week for talks.
Business," Robust U.S. economic growth will likely continue into 2005, but authorities should cut the budget deficit to reduce the risk to growth, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo Rato said."
World," Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced a referendum asking voters to remove term limits so he can seek five more years in office, a change that will almost certainly isolate him even more from foreign governments that have condemned his authoritarian rule."
Sports, Rick Ankiel walked off the mound after throwing a scoreless inning and was met with a rousing reception of high fives and slaps on the back.
World," Attacks on aid organisations in Afghanistan are inevitable, according to a government minister, who said the widespread perception that aid workers were wasting money that should be spent on Afghans was fuelling the violence."
Business," Financial markets ticked over ahead of a  key address by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on  Wednesday, expecting confirmation that interest rates in the  world's leading economy will go on rising at a moderate pace."
Business, Tokyo stocks closed little changed on  Wednesday with shares such as Softbank Corp. that will be added  to the Nikkei average in October getting a lift but  profit taking hitting some small caps and other recent gainers.
World,"They are two of the most hawkish members of President George W. Bush #39;s cabinet and key architects of. the Washington-backed war that overthrew the Taliban in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks."
Sports, Former Ryder Cup winning European  captain Sam Torrance believes this year's team will benefit  from defending the trophy on American soil next week.
World," Russia offered a  $10 million reward on  Wednesday for information to help it hunt down Chechen rebel  leaders Shamil Basayev and Aslan Maskhadov, whom it accuses of  being behind last week's deadly school siege."
Business,"After hovering above \$22 for months, cartel looks to adjust range to \$28 to reflect soaring prices. SYDNEY (Reuters) - OPEC may set a new target range for oil prices next week and would like to see crude down "
Business,"Robust US economic growth will likely continue into 2005, but authorities should cut the budget deficit to reduce the risk to growth, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo Rato said."
Business," Singapore shares closed slightly lower Wednesday on profit taking after recent gains, traders said. The benchmark Straits Times Index slipped 2.34 points, or 0.1, to 1959."
Business,"California #39;s economy will grow at a modest pace this year in an uneven recovery that will chip away at an unemployment rate projected to remain higher than the national average, according to a closely watched economic forecast "
Business,"The Dutch brewing company Heineken reported a rise in first half sales on Wednesday but said net profit fell 27 percent, due in part to the weaker dollar."
Business,"Invesco Funds Group (IFG) and affiliate AIM are to pay a total of \$450m (254m) to settle an improper trading probe. The UK #39;s Amvescap, which owns both firms, said the two would pay \$140m in civil penalties "
Business,"index futures declined before Alan Greenspan #39;s presentation to Congress, where the Federal Reserve #39;s chairman may restate his commitment to a measured #39; #39; increase in borrowing costs."
Business,"In a gradual opening of China #39;s skies to more commercial aviation, Hong Kong and mainland regulators struck a deal Wednesday to grant more flying rights to carriers from the two sides."
Business,"Silk Cut owner Gallaher today posted a 4.4 rise in profits, despite what the company said was the negative impact on sales of the smoking ban in Ireland and higher taxes on cigarettes in Germany."
Business,The European Union approved on Wednesday the first genetically modified (GMO) seeds for planting that may be sold across the 25-nation bloc.
Business,"WPP and a US buyout firm will submit offers for US ad agency Grey Global today, while France #39;s Havas faces opposition to its bid from one of "
Business,"Cash America International Inc. (PWN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the world #39;s largest pawn shop operators, on Wednesday said it would buy the pawn operating assets of Camco Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia is adding BlackBerry connectivity to its Series 80 mobile devices, including the Nokia 9500 Communicator, and has unveiled a new business smartphone, the Edge-compatible Nokia 9300."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. took a huge step Tuesday away from its usual strategy of pushing the need for speed, announcing that it will offer microprocessors with dual cores across all product lines starting next year."
Sci/Tech,"Long before he began defying death as a Hollywood stunt pilot, Salt Lake City native Dan Rudert set his sights on becoming a mortician."
Sci/Tech,The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled a total of nine different models because the printers can short circuit posing a shock hazard to users.
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. expects its first-generation WiMax chips to spawn devices for wireless broadband end-users that cost less than \$200 and won #39;t require a visit 
Sci/Tech,"California dropped its criminal investigation of Diebold Election Systems Inc. on Tuesday, instead joining Alameda County and two electronic-voting activists in suing the Texas-based touch-screen voting machine maker."
Sci/Tech,"Barcelona  ITWeb, 8 September 2004 - In a global launch, Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced its new universal storage platform (USP), TagmaStore, which the company says features technologies previously not available in enterprise storage systems."
Sci/Tech,"Tellabs, which makes equipment for telephone networks, reduced its takeover offer for Advanced Fibre Communications to about \$1.5 billion, citing a decline in Advanced Fibre #39;s profit and outlook."
Sci/Tech,"PSA is targeting fitment of its new stop-start technology, officially launched at a press conference in Paris yesterday, of 50,000 units by 2006."
Sci/Tech,"Unisys, the maker of high-end servers, has joined the Red Hat Partner Community, strengthening its ties to the Linux vendor. Unisys, formerly a Windows-only shop, began offering its ES7000 servers "
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco based developer Perpetual Entertainment has announced that it has secured the rights to create a massively multiplayer game based on Viacom #39;s Star Trek franchise, which it plans to release in 2007."
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON: Recent archeological evidence studies seems to suggest that the first Americans came from Australia and not Siberia as has been widely believed.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) is going back to its roots with fresh eyes as a key supplier in the telecommunications marketplace."
Sports,"Bitter, angry, upset and cheated were a few of the words Serena Williams used to describe her feelings after a controversial quarter-final defeat by fellow American Jennifer Capriati at the US Open on Tuesday."
Sports," #39; #39;You guys look so sad, #39; #39; he told reporters after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday.  #39; #39;Man, come on, it #39;s not the end of the world."
Sports,"Without so much as a groundstroke, Roger Federer jumped directly from the third round to the quarterfinals Monday afternoon, setting up one of the marquee matches of the US Open."
Sports,"Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Mondays postponed game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays will be made up as part of a doubleheader today, and said the Yankees had withdrawn their request for a forfeit."
Sports,"Even in the wake of what many are calling one of the most damaging losses in recent history, Notre Dame coach Tyrone Willingham is putting a positive spin on things as he prepares for No "
Sports,"Instead of weighing in to Ryder Cup battle next week, British Open champion Todd Hamilton plans to play a few rounds of golf with his buddies."
Sports,Denver -- It #39;s always dangerous to draw conclusions at Coors Field until you see the pitcher and catcher shake hands after the final out.
Sports,"I am. I #39;ve been eyeballing Thursday #39;s Colts-Patriots AFC title rematch since the schedule was released. Speaking of released, the Patriots #39; Ty Law and every other NFL defensive back will have to let go this season after the allowable 5-yard chuck."
Sports,struck out for Molina in the 6th. b doubled for Suppan in the 6th. c fouled out for Neal in the 6th. d popped out for Tavarez in the 9th.
World,"An unknown Chechen rebel group called the Black Widows organised the siege of a school in the Russian city of Beslan in which hundreds of children, their parents and teachers were killed."
World,"Video image of hostages sitting below explosives strung from basketball hoops in the gymnasium of a school in Beslan, Russia. Photograph: NTV/AP."
World,"Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher #39;s son Mark has been subpoenaed to formally answer accusations he helped to finance a coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, his lawyer says."
World,Oil-rich Brunei is gearing up for a royal wedding which will see a guest list of Asian leaders and Middle East royalty but decidedly less bling than previous events.
World,"Sudan accused southern rebel leader John Garang of backing an uprising in Darfur in the west, and said his support for western rebels could undermine talks to end 21 years of civil war in southern Sudan, a news agency with close links "
World," Russia's top general said on  Wednesday he was ready to attack ""terrorist bases"" anywhere in  the world, as security services put a  $10 million bounty on two  Chechen rebels blamed for last week's school siege."
World," Sudanese authorities have arrested 14  members of an opposition Islamist party for plotting sabotage  after soliciting help from abroad, party officials and security  sources said on Wednesday."
World," The Pentagon death toll in Iraq reached  at least 1,002 Wednesday nearly 18 months after the U.S. led  invasion, as the brazen abduction of two Italian women aid  workers in central Baghdad sparked a new hostage crisis."
World,\The 500th aniversary of the unveiling of Michelangelo's David is celebrated in Florence.
World,US Vice-President Dick Cheney says a vote for John Kerry would make a terror attack more likely.
World,Rescuers start evacuating about 30 workers who  were trapped by a fire in a copper mine tunnel in north-western Turkey.
World,A new survey shows that Ireland's population now totals more than four-million with this rise reflecting immigration stemming from the country's economic boom.
Sports,The Pistons snapped a three-game road losing streak in the series...Five of the last six meetings have been decided by 10 points or more...The Mavericks #39; 39 points in the first half is a season-low...Detroit improved to 4-7 on the road this season...Newly 
World,"Rick Ankiel walked off the mound after throwing a scoreless inning and was met with a rousing reception of high-fives and slaps on the back.    After more than three years away, the St..."
World," The militants who raided a school in southern Russia last week were led by a man dubbed the Colonel, who enforced obedience by killing three fellow attackers   two by detonating the explosives they had strapped to their bodies.    Two days later, the attackers were moving the explosives they rigged around the gym where hundreds of hostages were held, and a bomb went off accidentally..."
World," Breathing on his own and sipping liquids, former President Bill Clinton continued to make what doctors called a satisfactory recovery after undergoing a heart operation to bypass four severely clogged arteries.    Clinton was ""resting comfortably"" in intensive care at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Tuesday, ""awake and alert and talking with his family,"" according to a statement by his office..."
World," Russia offered more than  $10 million for information that helps ""neutralize"" two well known rebel leaders from breakaway Chechnya accused of planning the school hostage standoff that killed at least 326 people last week, news agencies reported Wednesday.    The reports of the reward came a day after Russians got a horrific glimpse of the drama from video footage filmed by the militants who captured the school in southern Russia..."
Sports,"During a day of new beginnings, Florida and its fired coach will each launch the start of fresh chapters today. In the same afternoon, Utah Coach Urban Meyer will meet his "
Business," RadioShack Corp. , the No. 3 U.S consumer electronics chain, said on Wednesday it expects 2005 earnings per share growth of as much as 21 percent as it improves customer service and expands implements new growth initiatives."
Business," U.S. chain store sales in the first week of September finished flat, due in part to a later Labor Day and Hurricane Francis, a report said on Wednesday."
Business," JetBlue Airways Corp.  on Wednesday said third quarter earnings would be lower than its previous estimates because of disruptions from the two recent hurricanes, Charley and Frances."
Sports,  No. 16 DePaul had five players reach double figures in a 99 54 victory over Loyola Chicago. DePaul freshman Erin Carney tallied her first double double with 22 points and 16 rebounds.
Sci/Tech," In the calculus of Internet crime, two of the most sought after commodities are zombie PCs and valid e mail addresses."
Sports," Attorneys for the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape went on a public relations offensive Tuesday, appearing on network television to bolster her public image and dispel speculation that a settlement is in the works in her civil lawsuit against the NBA star."
Sci/Tech," Global electronics giant Sony will launch its popular projection televisions with large LCD screens in China early next year, a company official said."
Sports,"While the leadership of the Major League Baseball Players Association remained silent on the issue of a harsher steroid-testing program following the first day of its annual meetings in Phoenix, Commissioner Bud Selig continued his public campaign to "
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans rose last week to their highest level in four months even though mortgage rates ticked upward from their recent lows, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Bouygues, the French construction group which has diversified into television and mobile telephones, reported a 92 percent leap of first half net profits, owing mainly to strong mobile telephone performance."
World, Heads of state from 17 African countries attended the opening of an African Union summit in Burkina Faso to craft a jobs creation plan to lift hundreds of millions out of poverty.
Sports," Xavier Beitia is the latest in a line of Florida State kickers to come up short  #151; or more specifically, wide  #151; in the clutch against Miami."
Business,Hurricane damage could make battered Florida grapefruit growers the beneficiaries of a bidding war between domestic and international buyers.
World, British Airways (BA) said it would sell its 1.1 billion dollar (770 million US) stake in Australia's Qantas in a move seen as likely to fuel a major realignment of airline alliances.
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> on Wednesday  said worldwide sales at its namesake restaurants open more than  a year rose 3.9 percent in August, helped by strong sales of  new menu items like fried chicken strips."
Business," U.S. chain store sales in the first  week of September finished flat, due in part to a later Labor  Day and Hurricane Francis, a report said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Monitors performance to the sound of <em>Chariots of Fire</em>
Sports," Andre Agassi, darling of the New York  crowd, meets world No. 1 Roger Federer in a mouthwatering  quarter final at the U.S. Open on Wednesday as the year's final  grand slam bursts into life."
Sci/Tech,Talking to youngsters in the language of text could increase their access to services.
Business," Salton Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SFP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SFP.N</A>, a maker of  household appliances, on Wednesday reported wider quarterly  losses as hefty restructuring charges more than offset higher  revenue."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  rose last week to their highest level in four months even  though mortgage rates ticked upward from their recent lows, an  industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Animal to human organ transplants could be at the dawn of a new era thanks to progress in overcoming rejection and the creation of transgenic pigs, an expert said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The ship crawled through the fog as if on a slow tour of frozen ruins, trying to avoid ice chunks of every size and shape off Russia's far northeastern coast."
Sci/Tech,"Bertelsmann, the world's fourth-largest media company, sees profits surge during the first half of 2004, lifted by its music and TV businesses."
Sci/Tech,"The BBC holds talks with Bertelsmann, Walt Disney and Time Warner but denies that the talks focused on the sale of BBC Worldwide."
Business,"Slovakia and Colombia are the countries who have improved their business climates the most in the past year, a World Bank report says."
Business,"Invesco Funds Group and affiliate AIM agree to pay \$450m to settle allegations of improper trading, their UK owner Amvescap says."
Sports,"  She was out there all alone. A few friends, some well wishers, a scattering of the curious. But essentially Althea Gibson was soloing on the trail she blazed, and surely she was a curiosity. Her height and long limbs had something to do with it. More so, though, looking down on foes    many of whom looked down ..."
Sports,The Engine Operations Manager explains what challenges Monza will pose the engine team this weekend.
Sci/Tech,The French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citron sought to strengthen its green credentials yesterday with the launch of a new system that cuts petrol consumption and emissions by automatically switching off the engine at traffic lights or in queues.
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat Inc. has announced the general release of the third update to its Enterprise Linux operating system, as well as a new partnership with recent Linux convert Unisys Corp."
World,"A car exploded Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, killing the Palestinian driver. The car exploded about 200 metres from an Israeli occupation military checkpoint, not far from the nortern West Bank village of Baqa al Sharqia."
World,BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN : A glittering array of foreign leaders and royal figures began arriving in Brunei for the grand wedding of the heir to the throne of the oil-rich sultanate.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. President Paul S. Otellini yesterday demonstrated new chips scheduled for release next year that simultaneously run tasks such as burning CDs and playing video games, as he sought to allay concerns about product delays. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Bloomberg News</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"A Pittsburgh start-up, HyperActive Technologies Inc., is testing technology at area fast-food restaurants designed to give kitchen workers a good indication of what customers want before the hungry souls even get close enough to place an order. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"If you added all the biotech activity that industry executives and local officials across the country have forecast for the next decade, my guess is the industry would be roughly the size of the Chinese economy."
Sci/Tech,Home entertainment trendsetters Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. hope to link up on a service that will use high-speed Internet connections to pipe DVD-quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers.
Sci/Tech,The smart phone market will grow more crowded Wednesday with the debut of two devices directed at opposite ends of the customer spectrum: a BlackBerry for consumers with a newfangled keyboard and a Nokia phone-organizer for mobile business professionals.
Sci/Tech,A new floating mink trap developed in the UK incarcerates the predators while letting other species go free.
Business,"Hoping to extend wireless internet access to people without broadband, a Texas company is introducing a base station that works with any dialup connection. But don't expect it to make pages load any faster. By Elisa Batista."
Business,"US Airways (UAIR) executives Tuesday held out hope of reaching a key money-saving deal with pilots, despite a major setback late Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Intels complete lineup of processors for desktops, notebooks and servers will migrate to a dual- and multi-core architecture in 2005, company president and chief operating officer Paul Otellini said yesterday in a keynote speech at the IDF (Intel "
Sci/Tech," Helicopter stunt pilots from Hollywood will attempt a tricky mid air capture Wednesday, as they try to snag the returning Genesis spacecraft and its collection of solar dust."
Sci/Tech,"The gigantic hangar where the space shuttle is prepared for its missions sustained much more damage from Hurricane Frances than initially believed, NASA officials said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has today launched a high-end Raid storage platform and software offering complex data management. The TagmaStore Universal Storage Platform (USP) is designed to provide up to 32 
Sci/Tech,"France #39;s biggest carmaker, PSA Peugeot-Citroen, unveiled a new system on Tuesday to reduce emissions and save fuel by allowing drivers to cut their engines when they are not moving."
Sci/Tech,STAR Trek fans will be able to boldly go online to take part in new worldwide multiplayer game. Games company Perpetual Entertainment has secured the exclusive worldwide rights from Viacom Consumer Products 
Sports,"Vijay Singh made official what we #39;ve known for at least a year, there #39;s nothing wrong with the world rankings, Jack Nicklaus never went through a period like this, and Tiger #39;s  quot;slump, quot; while bad for TV ratings, hints at a new, exciting period in men #39;s golf "
Sports,"Andre Agassi, darling of the New York crowd, meets world number one Roger Federer in a mouthwatering quarter-final at the US Open on Wednesday as the year #39;s final grand slam bursts into life."
Sports,"When Joe Gibbs last coached in the NFL in the 1992 season there were no teams in Jacksonville or Carolina. Much has changed on the sporting landscape since, though with a new season "
Business,International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Rodrigo de Rato said that formidable challenges existed in South Africa #39;s economy and that the country needed to increase its growth rate for unemployment to erode.
Sci/Tech,"Ellis Park in Henderson, Ky., will return to a five-day race week next year amid complaints that six days of racing each week hurt field sizes and turned off bettors."
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco developer/publisher lands coveted Paramount sci-fi license, \$6.5 million in funding on same day. Although it is less than two years old, Perpetual Entertainment has acquired one of the most coveted sci-fi licenses on the market."
Sports,"and if Sven Goran Eriksson selects him against Poland tonight, as I expect he will, the coach will have no excuses if his keeper blows it again."
Sports,"The Carlsbad golf company said yesterday that it has signed Phil Mickelson, the reigning Masters champ, to a long-term deal to use and endorse its equipment."
Sci/Tech,"Netflix, PalmSource, Research In Motion, TiVo and Vonage have great products and were first to market, but can they hold their leads?"
Sci/Tech,"  Intel Corp. expects its first generation WiMax chips to spawn devices for wireless broadband end users that cost less than  $200 and won't require a visit by a service provider, a company executive said Tuesday."
Business,"Ion Ltd., an Australian auto parts maker that supplies Ford Motor Co., appointed outside managers after banks cut off its credit because it spent too much expanding in the US and Australia."
Business,"Hurricane Frances will hurt sales and profits at Federated Department Stores Inc., the retailer said Tuesday. The Lazarus-Macy #39;s parent estimates it will lose \$20 million in sales, while "
World," A small group of suspected gunmen stormed Uganda's Water Ministry Wednesday and took three people hostage to protest against proposals to allow President Yoweri Museveni for a third term. Police and soldiers with assault rifles cordoned off the three story building, just 328 feet from Uganda's parliament building in the capital Kampala."
Business, U.S. stocks were headed lower on  Wednesday as investors await remarks by Federal Reserve  Chairman Alan Greenspan and may take some profits a day after  major indexes rose to 2 month highs.
Business," Piper Jaffray downgraded the software maker's stock to  ""market perform"" from ""outperform."""
Business,"China #39;s largest personal computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd., said on Tuesday it was in acquisition talks with a major technology company, which a source familiar with the situation said was IBM."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agreed to  changes in the route of Israel's West Bank barrier on Monday  but insisted on keeping key Jewish settlement blocks inside,  political sources said."
World," A small group of suspected  gunmen stormed Uganda's Water Ministry Wednesday and took three  people hostage to protest against proposals to allow President  Yoweri Museveni for a third term.  Police and soldiers with assault rifles cordoned off the  three story building, just 328 feet from Uganda's parliament  building in the capital Kampala."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Robust U.S. economic growth will\likely continue into 2005, but authorities should cut the\budget deficit to reduce the risk to growth, International\Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo Rato said.</p>"
World," Some 100 to 120 girls have defied a new law banning Islamic head scarves in classrooms and are in talks with school officials trying to convince them to remove the head coverings, Education Minister Francois Fillon said Wednesday.    It was the first complete figure made public since the start of the school year last Thursday..."
World, Monroe County Coroner David Toumey was hospitalized with a leg wound after accidentally shooting himself while trying to demonstrate gun safety...
Business,"index futures declined before Alan Greenspan #39;s presentation to Congress, where the Federal Reserve chairman may restate his commitment to a measured #39; #39; increase in borrowing costs."
Sports,High up among the many empty seats at the Xcel Energy Center last night sat a small knot of Russian fans holding a large banner that read Miracle is over.
Sports,Any suggestions the Czech Republic lacked the necessary commitment to advance in the World Cup of Hockey were erased yesterday when it stunned an overwhelmed Swedish team in Stockholm.
Sports,Darren Wallace is used to doing things ahead of schedule. He was hitting golf balls in his backyard as an 18-month-old and played his first 18 holes of golf -- albeit on a par-three course -- on his third birthday.
World,US warplanes bombarded Fallujah Wednesday as fighting continued intermittently in a Baghdad neighborhood between US forces and Shiite gunmen.
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip UN officials say a ten-year-old Palestinian girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head by Israeli forces while sitting in school."
World,": Japan #39;s coast guard on Wednesday found five more bodies from an Indonesian cargo ship that ran aground during a powerful typhoon, bringing the death toll for the ship to 11."
World,"  For the first time, British authorities have charged a soldier with murder in the death of a civilian in Iraq, indicting him in civilian court yesterday after a commanding officer blocked a court martial."
World,"Mark Thatcher, arrested in South Africa last month on suspicion of bankrolling a failed coup in Equatorial Guinea, has been summonsed to answer questions by investigators from the west African nation on Sept."
World,"Sudan #39;s foreign minister said on Thursday that there was no ethnic cleansing or genocide in the country #39;s Darfur region and rejected a United Nations estimate that 50,000 people have been killed."
Sci/Tech,"  South Korean mobile operator SK Telecom Co. Ltd. previewed a file sharing application for cell phones this week that will let users swap files, including ring tones, music and videos over its 3G (third generation) network."
Business,"The European Commission put off Wednesday a controversial decision on levels of genetically-modified organisms (GMO) in seeds in the EU, in a move welcomed by environmental lobbyists."
Business,Shares of TiVo Inc. and Netflix Inc. rose Tuesday after a published report said the two Bay Area firms were set to join forces to rent downloadable movies over the Internet.
Business,"Salton Inc. , a maker of household appliances with brands such as Westinghouse and George Foreman, on Wednesday reported wider quarterly losses, hurt by hefty restructuring charges."
Sci/Tech,NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe issued a statement regarding the damage left behind at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Frances.
Sports,Under-pressure England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he does not fear the sack even if his team lose in Poland tonight. Speculation is mounting that the Swede will lose his job if England 
World,"Italy is again under shock over the kidnapping of two of its aid workers in Iraq, this time young women who were in Baghdad to assist with reconstruction efforts."
World,"The latest in a series of violent storms continues to charge westward through the Caribbean, after making a direct hit on Grenada, knocking over trees and utility poles."
Sci/Tech,Florida's power and telecommunications infrastructure suffered a serious blow when Hurricane Frances blew in over Labor Day weekend. Portable cellular phone service stations and generators offer only a temporary fix. By Jacob Ogles.
Sci/Tech,"A privacy advocate who is suing the government for allegedly forcing airlines to ID passengers is pressing to have his case aired publicly. Government attorneys, meanwhile, want the court to hear their arguments in secret. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"The brains behind Hot or Not have turned their attention -- and their wallets -- to getting people to join the electorate. Twin \$100,000 prizes are up for grabs to those who register to vote. By Dan Brekke."
Sci/Tech,"Decades have passed since the pocket calculator relegated the trusty slide rule to near obscurity. Now, an exhibit celebrates the lengthy history of the device, featuring the slide rules of celebrity geeks. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"This year's Burning Man festival was alive with light all day and all night, as luminescent art and wild displays of fire lit the desert skies. Daniel Terdiman reports from Black Rock City, Nevada."
Sci/Tech,California Attorney General Bill Lockyer will move forward with a false-claims lawsuit against the electronic voting-machine maker. The Golden State accuses Diebold of installing electronic voting systems that were not tested or approved.
Sci/Tech,Winds and water wreak havoc on the Kennedy Space Center. The damage could delay space flights scheduled for next spring.
Business, Shares of JetBlue Airways Corp.  fell nearly 8 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday after warning that the recent hurricanes in Florida would hurt its earnings.
World, The Dutch brewer Heineken NV reported its profit fell 27 percent due in part to the weaker dollar despite a rise in sales in the first half of the year.
Business," Dow Jones   Co. on Wednesday cut its  earnings forecast for the current quarter, citing weakness this  month in key advertising categories at its flagship newspaper,  The Wall Street Journal."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agreed to  changes in the route of Israel's West Bank barrier on Wednesday  but insisted on keeping key Jewish settlement blocks inside,  political sources said."
World, A small group of suspected  gunmen stormed Uganda's Water Ministry Wednesday and took three  people hostage to protest against proposals to allow President  Yoweri Museveni to run for a third term.
Sci/Tech,Software giant allows users more time to prepare for XP's security fix.
Business,LONDON : British Airways (BA) said it would sell its 1.1 billion Australian dollar (770 million US) stake in Australia #39;s Qantas in a move seen as likely to fuel a major realignment of airline alliances.
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. said Wednesday worldwide sales at its namesake restaurants open at least 13 months rose 3.9 percent in August, helped by strong sales of new menu items, including fried chicken strips."
Business,The European Union said Wednesday it would consider appealing a World Trade Organization ruling that found its subsidies to European sugar producers violate global trade rules.
Business,US stock futures fell Wednesday before a speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan in which he is expected to restate the central bank #39;s commitment to raising interest rates in a measured way.
Business,"The European Union approved on Wednesday the first biotech seeds for planting and sale across EU territory, angering green groups who maintain they could contaminate other crops."
Business,"The BBC confirmed on Wednesday it had held talks with media companies including Time Warner, Bertelsmann and Walt Disney about its commercial subsidiary "
Business," (BUSINESS WIRE)  ept. 8, 2004   h America International, Inc. (NYSE: PWN) announced today that its Board of Directors, at a specially called meeting, declared a one time special "
Business,"Dow Jones  amp; Co. on Wednesday cut its earnings forecast for the current quarter, citing weakness this month in key advertising categories at its flagship newspaper, The Wall Street Journal."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, September 8 (New Ratings) - Nokia (NOK.NYS) reportedly announced yesterday that its Series 80-based handsets, which are scheduled to be launched in 1Q05, would integrate the BlackBerry software."
Sci/Tech,"Linux software maker Red Hat on Tuesday released an update to its enterprise product with security upgrades, support for IBM Power5 servers, new driver support and bug fixes."
Sports,"Tkachuk, who didn #39;t show up on time for Team USA #39;s morning meeting at the Xcel Energy Center, was wide awake by game time and scored four goals in a 5-3 victory over Russia in a World Cup of Hockey quarter-final elimination game Tuesday."
Sports,"Ashburn, Va. -- Joe Gibbs walked past the three Super Bowl trophies in the office lobby and stood in front of a photo, taken at the White House, of the last Washington Redskins team 1999 to win more games than it lost."
Sports,"Tyrone Willingham, admitting his disappointment with Notre Dame #39;s offense, reiterated Tuesday that the Fighting Irish can turn things around."
Sports,Keith Tkachuk had four goals and an assist to lead the United States into the World Cup of Hockey semifinals with a 5-3 victory last night over Russia in St.
Sports,The Long mystery surrounding whether or not linebacker Channing Crowder and safety Jarvis Herring would serve their suspensions now or later has been resolved.
World,"ST. GEORGE #39;S, Grenada Sept. 8, 2004 - Hurricane Ivan made a direct hit on Grenada, killing at least three people as it turned concrete homes into piles of rubble and hurled the island #39;s landmark red zinc roofs through the air."
World,"year old British soldier has appeared at Bow Street Magistrates Court charged with the murder of a civilian in Iraq. Trooper Kevin Lee Williams, from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, is charged with murdering "
World,A bid by Malaysias former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim to clear his criminal record and return to politics gained pace today as the nations highest court said it would rule next week on an appeal to overturn his corruption conviction.
World,BRUNEI was rolling out the red carpet Tuesday for royals and government leaders attending the grand wedding of the heir to the throne of this oil-rich south-east Asian sultanate.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc.  Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein on Wednesday said his transformation plan for the struggling No. 3 U.S. airline would include 6,000 to 7,000 job cuts over the next 18 months and a dehubbing of its Dallas/Fort Worth operation."
World," Nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu said Wednesday he wants to replace his Israeli citizenship with a foreign one, perhaps Palestinian, and is considering marrying an American pen pal."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> Chief  Executive Gerald Grinstein on Wednesday said his transformation  plan for the struggling No. 3 U.S. airline would include 6,000  to 7,000 job cuts over the next 18 months and a dehubbing of  its Dallas/Fort Worth operation."
Sports,"With his mother living in France, and his father, brothers and grandparents living in Chicago, Tony Parker doesn #39;t get to play in front of his family that often."
Business," Coca Cola Enterprises Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CCE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CCE.N</A>, the  world's largest bottler of Coca Cola drinks, on Wednesday  lowered its earnings forecast for the year, citing lower than  expected volume in North America and Europe."
Sports,BEAVER CREEK - Most individuals wouldn #39;t be able to turn a steering wheel 63 times in less than a minute. Try it on skis. Some racers in Sunday #39;s Birds of Prey slalom didn #39;t even make it through the first 
Business," Boston Scientific Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BSX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BSX.N</A> said on  Wednesday that inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug  Administration found no problems at a plant in Ireland that  makes Taxus heart stents, which were the subject of a recall."
Business," Mylan Laboratories Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MYL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MYL.N</A> on  Wednesday said investor Carl Icahn's opposition to Mylan's  proposed purchase of King Pharmaceuticals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KG.N</A> does not  affect Mylan's commitment to complete the transaction."
Business,British Airways is in prime position for Europe #39;s most attractive potential airlines merger but analysts say strict ownership laws bar any speedy deal with Spain #39;s Iberia.
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said it will cut 6,000 to 7,000 jobs, or about 10 percent of its work force, over the next 18 "
Business,"Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest bottler of Coca Cola drinks, on Wednesday cut its earnings forecast due to lower than expected "
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. can no longer remain sheltered in its Bentonville, Arkansas, headquarters while potentially costly lawsuits pile up, Chief Executive Officer Lee Scott said on Wednesday."
Business,"Commuters in the Columbus metropolitan area waited an average of 29 hours in traffic tie-ups in 2002 -- making it the 39th most congested large city in the nation, according to a report by the Texas Transportation Institute."
Business,"Continental Airlines Inc. said Wednesday it will tack on surcharges to plane tickets purchased by phone or at US airports, joining several other domestic carriers that recently have added similar fees to alleviate "
Business,"Billionaire investor Carl Icahn and a group of investors are opposing yet another corporate takeover. The investors, led by Icahn, have accumulated a 7 percent stake in Mylan Laboratories Inc."
Business,"Company cites weak Wall Street Journal ads, analysts predict weak results at other newspaper chains. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dow Jones  amp; Co."
Business,Boston Scientific Corp. on Wednesday said US drug regulators inspected the Natick-based company #39;s Ireland plant that makes Taxus drug-coated stents and gave the facility a clean bill of health.
Business,"Salton Inc., the maker of George Foreman grills and other household appliances, posted a wider quarterly loss for the three months ended July 3, hurt by charges from cutting staff and closing US facilities despite a rise in revenue."
Sci/Tech," Intel will offer dual core  #39;two in one #39; microprocessors across all product lines starting next year. And by 2006, most chips sold for desktop and notebook PCs, as well as server computers "
Sci/Tech,"Sony has developed a computer chip that allows viewers to zoom in on any part of a TV image, such as a favorite soccer player or an intruder on security-camera footage, while keeping the image sharp."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Data Systems #39; (Quote, Chart) TagmaStore Universal Storage Platform was designed to grab market share from high-end competitors EMC and IBM (Quote, Chart)."
Sci/Tech," (Sep 8, 2004) NASA workers are continuing to assess the damage that Hurricane Frances wreaked on the Kennedy Space Center when it tore through Cape Canaveral over the weekend."
Sci/Tech,Stanford University professor and e-voting activist David Dill said the Diebold case fits with a national pattern that is influencing the adoption of electronic voting before its time.
Sci/Tech,Tellabs (TLAB:Nasdaq - news - research) rose early Wednesday after it slashed 20 from the price it will pay for Advanced Fibre (AFCI:Nasdaq - news - research).
Sci/Tech,"The company #39;s automatic blocking tool for SP2 will only work until April 2005. After that, Microsoft will push its security update automatically to all XP customers."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s pushing its Application Server Standard Edition One, a full-sized version of the Standard Edition app server, but priced at \$4,995."
Sci/Tech,"The US mobile-game industry will leap to annual revenue of \$1.8 billion by 2009, according to a new study from market research company In-Stat/MDR."
Sci/Tech,"Computer maker Apple (Quote, Chart) has released a security update to fix more than a dozen flaws in the Jaguar and Panther versions of its flagship Mac operating system."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update 3 limits how much damage a hacker could do. The company said the release is ahead of schedule and not a reaction to any specific threat.
Sci/Tech,"Martin Folz, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citron yesterday unveiled the Groups new Stop  amp; Start system at a ceremony in Paris attended by Serge Lepeltier, French Minister of Ecology and Sustainable Development, and Patrick Devedjian, French Minister of "
Sci/Tech,"Sony plans to launch a new camcorder in November that can record and play back high-definition video. The device, part of the company #39;s Handycam line, records and plays back video with a resolution of 1,440 "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 08, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Open-source software start-up SugarCRM Inc. will release the first commercial enterprise version of its Linux-based open-source CRM application tomorrow, starting at \$149 per seat for the first year."
Sci/Tech,"Online, the final frontier; the venerable Star Trek franchise prepares to make the leap into the MMO universe. Perpetual Entertainment has announced its plans to bring the 24th century series to the digital world."
Sci/Tech,"August saw a 10 per cent drop in spam levels, according to email security company Messagelabs. The company said there was a sequential drop in spam with levels falling from 94."
Sci/Tech,Wireless carrier T-Mobile International AG today confirmed it is carrying out trials of Flarion Technologies Flash OFDM equipment in European air space.
Sports,Vijay Singh #39;s long quest for No. 1 finally comes to fruition after he knocks off Tiger Woods on Labor Day at the TPC of Boston.
Sports,"The Dolphins have acquired Lamar Gordon from the St. Louis Rams for a third-round draft choice next season. The deal fills the apparent void at running back for Miami, although Gordon #39;s impact likely won #39;t be felt in the first week of the season."
Sports,"So much, it was put to Brian Leetch, for the theory that Team USA is too old. Team USA is alive in the World Cup of Hockey on the wings of last night #39;s 5-3 victory over Team Russia in quarter-final action in St."
Sports,Andy Reid received a four-year contract extension from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday that will take him through the 2010 season.
Sports,"Hamburg SV striker Benjamin Lauth will be sidelined for up to four weeks because of complications to a fractured foot and perhaps longer if surgery is required, coach Klaus Toppmoeller said on Wednesday."
Sports,"East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Jets placed veteran cornerback Ray Mickens on injured reserve Wednesday and signed defensive back Terrell Buckley."
Sports,  The Seattle Storm look to end a three game losing streak when they host the defending WNBA champion Detroit Shock at Key Arena on Wednesday.
Sports,"Less than a week after being released from the remaining 16 months on his five-year contract with The Acushnet Co., Phil Mickelson has signed a multiyear pact with Callaway Golf, according to the company."
Sports,Bonds will look to make the most of his last visit of the year to hitter-friendly Coors Field as the San Francisco Giants wrap up a two-game series with the Colorado Rockies.
Sci/Tech," The scientist who discovered genetic ""fingerprinting"" two decades ago said Wednesday that he has some concerns about the use of the technology."
Sci/Tech, A CT scan of dinosaur bones from northwest Wyoming could help resolve a dispute about the great Tyrannosaurus rex.
Sports," Philadelphia, Pa. (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia  Eagles locked up their most successful head coach in franchise  history Wednesday, signing Andy Reid to a four-year contract  extension."
Sci/Tech," A new fissure yawned open on the southeastern side of Sicily's Mount Etna volcano on Tuesday, oozing out enough lava to cross a city block, researchers said."
World," With the number of American military deaths in Iraq surpassing 1,000, President Bush said Wednesday ""we mourn every loss of life"" and declared that the United States was making good progress in the war against terrorism."
Sports,"London, Dec 07 - Arsenal face a decisive Champions League Test against Rosenborg on Tuesday. If the English Premier League champions can beat the Norwegian outfit, then progress to the last sixteen of the tournament is assured."
World," A majority of people in 30 of 35 countries want Democratic party flagbearer John Kerry in the White House, according to a survey released showing US President George W. Bush rebuffed by all of America's traditional allies."
Sci/Tech," The European Union approved on Wednesday the first biotech seeds for planting and sale across EU territory, flying in the face of widespread consumer resistance to genetically modified (GMO) crops and foods."
World," South Korea's uranium enrichment  experiment four years ago is a ""dangerous movement"" that could  trigger a nuclear arms race in northeast Asia, a North Korean  envoy told the South's Yonhap News Agency Wednesday."
World," Russia's top general threatened  Wednesday to attack ""terrorist bases"" anywhere in the world, as  security services put a  $10 million bounty on two Chechen  rebels they blame for last week's school siege."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agreed  Wednesday to changes in the route of Israel's West Bank barrier  but insisted on keeping key Jewish settlement blocks inside,  political sources said."
World," Dozens of international aid agencies  considered quitting Iraq Wednesday following the abduction of  two Italian women, and as the U.S. military death toll rose  above 1,000."
World," African Union (AU) monitors of  a shaky cease fire in Sudan's remote Darfur region should have  an expanded mandate but stop short of peacekeeping, a United  Nations official in Sudan said Wednesday."
World," DUBLIN/BELFAST (Reuters) - One week before top-level talks  to salvage a deal for sharing power between Catholics and  Protestants in Northern Ireland, there is still no framework  for accord, the leader of the main Catholic party said  Wednesday."
World," Fourteen years and a trillion euros  after reunification one in five Germans would like to see the  barrier that split the country during the Cold War put back, a  survey found Wednesday."
Business,"Indianapolis, Sept. 8 - The news hit an already suffering industry hard. Delta Airline #39;s restructuring calls for a reduction of ten percent of its workforce, or about 7,000 people."
Sci/Tech,"The potentially faulty machines were sold under the Lexmark, IBM and Dell brands. The company has recalled these products because they could short circuit and potentially give users an electric shock."
Sports,LLEYTON HEWITT continued his red-hot run to reach his fifth straight US Open quarter-final at Flushing Meadows today. Australia #39;s 2001 champion obliterated unseeded Slovak Karol Beck 6-4 6-2 6-2 in 1hr 40min 
Sports,"There was a glow to every face in Beaver Stadium, a look of relief dissolving any despair that might have remained. Those happy expressions of players and fans carried an optimistic belief -- that this was "
Sports,"Vijay Singh won the PGA Tour player of the year award yesterday for the first time, ending Tiger Woods #39; five-year hold on the honor with a season that left no debate about who was No."
World,"PALESTINIAN prime minister Ahmed Qurie has again threatened to resign over differences with leader Yasser Arafat ahead of a meeting of donor countries who help fund the Palestinian Authority, officials said today."
World,"US President George Bush pays tribute to US soldiers killed in Iraq as the death toll tops 1,000."
World,"Delta Air Lines is planning to cut 7,000 jobs, or about 10 of its workforce, as the US carrier fights to avoid bankruptcy."
Business,African health workers aren #39;t just being lured away by better salaries in rich countries. They are fleeing squalid and unsafe workplaces and staggering workloads.
Sports,"From his very first service game of this US Open, defending champion Andy Roddick announced that he had his throttle on full power and wasn #39;t going to back off."
Sports,"The Chicago Cubs are just a half-game ahead of the San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros in the NL wild-card race after falling to the visiting Montreal Expos, 7-6, on Brian Schneider #39;s go-ahead single in the 12th inning."
Sports,Hamburg manager Klaus Toppmoller has been dealt a second blow in 24 hours as he clings to his job. Toppmoller is widely tipped to be the first managerial casualty of the Bundesliga season and his squad have 
World,John Kerry argued today that the president left a trail of broken promises on the path to war and has squandered billions.
Business,BRITISH Airways today announced plans to sell its 425 million stake in Australias Qantas Airways to cut debt and take advantage of consolidation in Europe.
Business,Northwest Airlines late last week rescinded a policy to levy fees on travel agent bookings made through global distribution systems.
Business,PITTSBURGH The chief executive of Mylan Laboratories says a move by Wall Street financier Carl Icahn (EYE #39;-kahn) to halt Mylan #39;s acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals is wrongheaded.
Business, French hotels group Accor SA on Wednesday reported a 24 percent drop in first half net profit as its brands such as Sofitel and Motel 6 suffered from the uneven recovery in the global travel market.
World,"The Genesis space capsule, which promised scientists potential clues to the origin of the solar system, crashed to Earth today."
World," Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand, whose debut album has been hailed by critics as a masterpiece of pop, won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize.    The Glasgow based quartet were the favorites among the 12 strong shortlist to take home the award for their self titled album..."
World,"HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - Jets cornerback Ray Mickens was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, while Terrell Buckley was signed to take his place..."
World," Do you want fries with that? Never mind, we already know. A Pittsburgh startup, HyperActive Technologies Inc., is testing technology at area fast food restaurants designed to give kitchen workers a good indication of what customers want before the hungry souls even get close enough to place an order..."
World," Investors were unmoved by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's improved assessment of the economy, and stocks remained mixed Wednesday in light trading.    While Greenspan said the economy has ""regained some traction"" after the summer's slowdown, he echoed Wall Street's concerns over energy prices, which have fallen from record highs in recent weeks but stubbornly remain above  $40 per barrel..."
World," Delta Air Lines will cut up to 7,000 jobs, reduce wages and pull back at its Dallas Fort Worth airport hub as part of a sweeping restructuring plan that could still leave it vulnerable to bankruptcy.    The job cuts representing about 10 percent of its overall work force will come over the next 18 months, Delta chief executive Gerald Grinstein said Wednesday during a meeting with 300 of the company's middle managers..."
World, U.S. warplanes hammered suspected militant strongholds in Fallujah on Wednesday after a suicide bombing there and a series of attacks in Baghdad pushed the number of U.S...
World," Delta Air Lines will cut up to 7,000 jobs, reduce wages and pull back at its Dallas Fort Worth airport hub as part of a sweeping restructuring plan that could still leave it vulnerable to bankruptcy, company CEO Gerald Grinstein said Wednesday.    The job cuts representing about 10 percent of its overall work force will come over the next 18 months, Grinstein said during a meeting with 300 of the company's middle managers..."
World," Stocks were little changed early Wednesday as investors awaited testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan before a House budget panel.    In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 0.08 at 10,342.71..."
World," Hurricane Ivan made a direct hit on Grenada, killing at least three people as it turned concrete homes into piles of rubble and hurled the island's landmark red zinc roofs through the air..."
World,"North Korea on Wednesday warned of a ""nuclear arms race"" in Northeast Asia following the recent revelation that South Korean scientists enriched a tiny amount of uranium four years ago, a news report said."
Sci/Tech," Hyundai Motor Co, South Korea #39;s largest carmaker, said Wednesday it will build a commercial vehicle joint venture in China by 2010."
Sci/Tech,"Although set to remain a niche market, mobile gaming will continue its rise as a generator of wireless data usage and revenue, new research has claimed."
Sci/Tech,"UK High Street retailer Woolworths will this year launch a digital music download service, the company #39;s parent revealed today."
Sci/Tech,"With Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 lined up for release next year, the open source solutions vendor has released a power pack to ensure that customers using the existing version 3.0 have access to the latest enhancements in Linux."
Sports,"After a spring in which Joe Paterno went from bad cop to really bad cop, the Nittany Lions responded with their finest season-opening performance in five years."
Sports,The 7-1 loss cuts Oakland #39;s AL West lead to 1 1/2 games and thrills the Red Sox faithful. By Tim Casey -- Bee Staff Writer. It #39;s not too late to get into a Fantasy Sports League.
World,"EIGHT bodies were pulled from an underground tunnel in a copper mine in northern Turkey where a massive fire broke out today, local officials said."
World,"Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie has renewed a threat to resign in a tussle for power with Yasser Arafat just six weeks after retracting his previous resignation, officials said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Rule might or might not exist. But then it'd be secret
Sci/Tech,Council claims union 'holding people of Swansea to ransom'
Sci/Tech,WMM to 'kick start' wireless consumer electronics
Sci/Tech,<strong>Exclusive</strong> Zen and the art of paper-based sex
Business," The U.S. economy has escaped a  recent soft patch and seems to be picking up steam, Federal  Reserve chief Alan Greenspan said on Wednesday in remarks  economists saw as cementing a September rate rise."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on  Wednesday said it will cut 6,000 to 7,000 jobs, or about 10  percent of its work force, over the next 18 months and drop  Dallas/Fort Worth as a hub as it tries to avert bankruptcy."
Business," JetBlue Airways Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JBLU.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JBLU.O</A> on  Wednesday lowered its estimate for third quarter earnings,  citing disruptions from Hurricanes Charley and Frances."
Business, A U.S. unit of Dutch financial  services group ING Groep NV said on Wednesday a review of  improper trading in its mutual funds showed only isolated  incidents of impropriety.
Sci/Tech,A campaign by anti-spam groups has persuaded a large US net service provider to ban spammers using its network.
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> on  Wednesday raised its cash incentives by between  $500 and  $1,000  on most of its 2005 model year vehicles, a week after company  officials expressed disappointment with August sales."
Business," More U.S. jobs were available in  July though fewer people were hired, the Labor Department said  on Wednesday."
Business, Powerful Hurricane Ivan charged west  through the Caribbean on Wednesday after killing at least four  people and smashing homes in a devastating punch to the tiny  spice island of Grenada and glancing blows to nearby islands.
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said today that U.S. economic growth has picked up since slowing sharply in the late spring.
Business,"Delta Air Lines will cut up to 7,000 jobs, or 10 percent of its overall work force, during the next 18 months, company CEO Gerald Grinstein said Wednesday."
Business,Continental Airlines Inc. on Wednesday joined a string of major carriers in charging service fees for airline tickets booked at reservations centers or airport ticket counters in the United States.
Business,"PARIS, Sept 8 (AFP) - The French hotel chain Accor said Wednesday that pre-tax first-half profit had jumped 25 percent to EUR 225 million (USD 270 million) as business picked up in high-end hotels abroad."
Sci/Tech,"Before you click the print icon on your computer screen again, you may want to check the serial number of your printer. Lexmark (NYSE: LXK), a leading manufacturer of "
World,Squabbling Italian politicians pledged Wednesday to put aside their differences over the Iraq war and work together to free two female aid workers 
Sports, Andy Reid received a four year contract extension from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday that will take him through the 2010 season.
Business," The U.S. economy has escaped a recent soft patch and seems to be picking up steam, Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan said on Wednesday in remarks economists saw as cementing a September rate rise."
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc. , the world's largest maker of gear for directing Internet traffic, plans to offer twice as many new products this year as ever in its history, its chief executive said on Wednesday."
Business, A U.S. unit of Dutch financial services group ING Groep NV said on Wednesday a review of improper trading in its mutual funds showed only isolated incidents of impropriety.
Sci/Tech, Criminals deploy zombies herded into netwoks of a few hundred to more than half a million compromised PCs. Uses vary from the simply annoying (spam attacks) to the unsavory and criminal.
Business,"Each day in a Delaware courtroom, the inner workings of the old Walt Disney Co. are on display. A shareholder lawsuit over the eye-popping severance received by former president Michael S. Ovitz "
Business," Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday the economy has ""regained some traction"" after a late spring slowdown that was triggered by a sharp spike in oil prices."
Sci/Tech, The run up to the U.S. presidential election is casting the spotlight on a new crop of Web sites for political minded singles who are seeking Mr. or Ms. Right ... or Left.
Sci/Tech," You know it's bound to happen: One of the CDs you've burned is going to stop working  #151; be it from scratches, aging, poor manufacturing or the fact that it was made with old software."
World, Newly crowned Asian champions Japan stayed on course for the 2006 World Cup in convincing fashion while 10 man South Korea as well as China were made to struggle in qualifying matches.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Auditor General Sheila Fraser continued to weave a tale of financial mismanagement Wednesday, singling out the Public Works Department, Via Rail and a variety of private ad agencies for criticism at the federal sponsorship inquiry."
Sci/Tech," To coin a phrase: It was the best of product placements. It was the worst of product placements. On Sept. 10, Finnish cell phone handset maker Nokia (NYSE: NOK   News) will become a major Hollywood action movie star opposite Kim Basinger. Its new Nokia 6600 videophone will get the title role in the film ""Cellular,"" distributed by Time Warner's (NYSE: TWX   News) New Line Cinema, as the heroic phone used by a police officer to track down a kidnapped Ms. Basinger."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc.  can no longer remain sheltered in its Bentonville, Arkansas, headquarters while potentially costly lawsuits pile up, Chief Executive Officer Lee Scott said on Wednesday."
Business, Former president Bill Clinton on Monday helped launch a new Internet search company backed by the Chinese government which says its technology uses artificial intelligence to produce better results than Google Inc.
Sports," It didn't take Masters champion Phil Mickelson long to find a new equipment deal, signing an endorsement contract with Callaway Golf on Tuesday just one week after he left Titleist."
Sci/Tech, Chip maker offers few details about its plans for dual core server processors.
Business,"Attaching victory to a string of defeats, a jury yesterday agreed with World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein #39;s claim that the planes that struck the Twin Towers represented two separate, insurable events."
Business,The European Union said Wednesday it would consider appealing a World Trade Organization ruling that found its subsidies to European sugar producers violate global trade rules.
World,Goran Eriksson may gamble by playing goalkeeper Paul Robinson and striker Jermain Defoe in Poland.
Business,Delta will cut up to 10 percent of its work force over the next 18 months as part of a restructuring plan that the airline said would save \$5 billion a year in costs by 2006.
Business,Greenspan's moderately upbeat forecast today is likely to cement expectations that the central bank will raise interest rates for a third time in two weeks.
Business,"Investors were unmoved by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's improved assessment of the economy, and stocks remained mixed today in light trading."
World," The Genesis space capsule, which had orbited the sun for more than three years in an attempt to find clues to the origin of the solar system, crashed to Earth on Wednesday after its parachute failed to deploy.    It wasn't immediately known whether cosmic samples it was carrying back as part of a six year,  $260 million project had been destroyed..."
World,"STEYR, Austria - A medical intern at a western Austria hospital mistakenly injected an elderly patient with olive oil instead of antibiotics after mixing up bedside vials, officials said Wednesday.    The patient, a 79-year-old woman in the hospital for an appendectomy, was not in life-threatening condition, hospital director Harald Geck told the Austria Press Agency..."
World," A top Russian general on Wednesday warned the military will strike ""terrorist bases in any region of the world,"" while authorities offered a  $10 million reward for information leading to two Chechen rebel leaders blamed for last week's deadly raid on a school.    In a nationally televised meeting, Prosecutor General Vladimir Ustinov also briefed President Vladimir Putin on the investigation into the taking of more than 1,200 hostages in a school last week in the southern Russian town of Beslan..."
World," Investors were unmoved by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's improved assessment of the economy, with stocks falling modestly Wednesday in light trading.    While Greenspan said the economy has ""regained some traction"" after the summer's slowdown, he echoed Wall Street's concerns over energy prices, which have fallen from record highs in recent weeks but stubbornly remain above  $40 per barrel..."
Sports,Sir Clive Woodward has been confirmed as coach of the British Lions #39; tour of New Zealand next year with a special meeting of the Lions committee on Wednesday fully backing his appointment.
Sports," Barry Bonds can equal two huge baseball milestones tonight. However, aside from personal achievements, the San Francisco slugger is more focused on his team #39;s drive to the playoffs, and "
World,"Russia #39;s threat to target  quot;terrorists anywhere quot; is a danger to Britain, Europe and the rest of the world, a top Chechen separatist based in the UK has warned."
World,"Gunmen abducted the US-appointed deputy governor of Anbar province on Wednesday, relatives of the official said. Several masked gunmen stormed the house of Bassem Mohammad Munajed in the "
World,"India and Pakistan said Wednesday they were considering scaling back thousands of troops from the Siachen Glacier, the world #39;s highest battlefield, and reported other progress "
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CSCO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CSCO.O</A>, the  world's largest maker of gear for directing Internet traffic,  plans to offer twice as many new products this year as ever in  its history, its chief executive said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The cell phone industry is banking on cell phone that seem more like personal assistants --dialing numbers, zapping text messages from fancy keyboards, taking pictures and serving as digital Rolodexes.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"A German teenager who created the Sasser worm that disrupted computers around the world in May has been charged with computer sabotage, prosecutors said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Documentary filmmaker and host Greg Palmer takes your questions about the PBS documentary, ""The Video Game Revolution."""
Sci/Tech,The Genesis sample-return capsule hits the ground at high speed after its drogue parachute fails to open.
Sci/Tech,Four organisations join forces to create a UK centre for marine renewable energy.
Sci/Tech,"The Genesis space capsule, which had orbited the sun for more than three years in an attempt to find clues to the origin of the solar system, crashed to Earth on Wednesday after its parachute failed to deploy."
Sci/Tech,"An unusual number of storms have made landfall in Florida in the last month, and the hurricane season is only halfway through. But experts say there is no easy answer for the run of bad luck other than the fact that the law of averages may be catching up with the state after several relatively calm hurricane seasons."
Sci/Tech,"By CHERYL WITTENAUER    ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Scientists say they've identified a gene that appears to be linked to both alcoholism and depression, a finding that may one day help identify those at higher risk for the diseases and guide new treatments..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Push-to-talk wiretaps on feds' speed list...Tellabs scales back AFC buy...Top McAfee exec to step down...IDC says external disk storage up.
Sci/Tech,Corporate customers now have until early 2005 to tinker with things before ingesting XP's Service Pack 2.
Sci/Tech,"Plus: Novell sees weakness in IT spending...Salesforce reports rise in profit...Nortel to lay off 3,500...Intuit posts loss while revenue rises."
Business, A Securities and Exchange Commission official yesterday signaled that the agency may grant foreign companies whose stock trades on U.S. exchanges a brief delay to comply with a controversial accounting reform.
Sci/Tech,A 19-year-old school pupil has reportedly confessed to taking ownership of the domain of the eBay Germany Web site.
Sci/Tech,"By 2009, games will account for about 4 percent of all wireless-data revenue in the United States, In-Stat/MDR predicts."
Sci/Tech,The electronics giant is betting that consumers are ready to spend a couple grand to up the quality of their home movies.
Sci/Tech,New keyboard and mouse from the company's hardware division include fingerprint readers.
Sci/Tech,"Netflix, PalmSource, Research In Motion, TiVo and Vonage have great products and were first to market, but can they hold their leads?"
Sci/Tech,"Internet Service Provider (ISP) EarthLink Inc. Wednesday announced it is extending its reach as a communications company by offering Research in Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerry 7750, which is both a wireless phone and a data device."
Business,"The Dulles-based low-fare carrier filled only 52 percent of its seats in November, compared with 52.8 percent in October, the airline's parent, Flyi Inc., reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,"DSSELDORF, GERMANY - Siemens AG has received the green light from operators to offer a patch for a software defect in some of its 65 series mobile phones that could cause hearing damage, the Munich-based manufacturer said Tuesday in a statement."
Sci/Tech,"Trying to regain some of its lost market share, Nokia Corp. is hoping to woo both enterprise and consumer customers with a lighter, sleeker version of its high-end Communicator handset that will be released worldwide at the beginning of next year, the company announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Chip maker offers few details about its plans for dual-core server processors.
Sci/Tech,"Upcoming chips will lead to relatively inexpensive hardware, company says."
Business,"Canadian brewer Molson Inc. #39;s proposed merger with Adolph Coors Co. may lack sufficient shareholder support because there soon may be another offer to consider, Molson #39;s chief "
Business,The head of Mylan Laboratories Inc. lashed out at Wall Street financier Carl Icahn for trying to stop the company #39;s acquisition of brand-name drug maker King Pharmaceuticals 
Business,"Cash America International Inc., the world #39;s largest pawnshop operator, reported Wednesday that it sold the company #39;s two European units in a single transaction and agreed to purchase a 41-store pawnshop chain based in Las Vegas."
Sci/Tech,The smart phone market will grow more crowded Wednesday with the debut of two devices directed at opposite ends of the customer spectrum: a BlackBerry for consumers with a newfangled keyboard and a Nokia phone-organizer for mobile business professionals.
Sci/Tech,"  Sony Corp. (SNE) has developed a computer chip that allows viewers to zoom in on any part of a TV image, such as a favorite soccer player or an intruder on security camera footage, while keeping the image sharp..."
Sci/Tech,"A space capsule containing solar wind ions, due to be captured in mid-air by helicopter, crashed into the Utah desert without deploying either of its two parachutes at 1158 EDT (1658 BST) on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Secretary of State Kevin Shelley has alleged that Diebold deceived California with aggressive marketing that led to the installation of touch-screen voting systems that were not tested or approved nationally or in California.
Sci/Tech,"MAIDENHEAD, United KingdomT-Mobile International said it has deployed a trial of Flarion Technologies FLASH-OFDM system for its mobile broadband services in The Hague, the Netherlands."
Sci/Tech,"By CHARLES SHEEHAN     PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Do you want fries with that? Never mind, we already know. A Pittsburgh startup, HyperActive Technologies Inc., is testing technology at area fast-food restaurants designed to give kitchen workers a good indication of what customers want before the hungry souls even get close enough to place an order..."
Sports,"NEW YORK In a memorable match that featured quality tennis and controversy, Jennifer Capriati outlasted Serena Williams, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, in a US Open quarterfinal."
Sports,"Top seed Roger Federer and two-time champion Andre Agassi hope to meet in the showpiece match at the US Open on Wednesday, but only if Mother Nature co-operates."
Sports,BAGSHOT - Andy Robinson made his pitch to become England #39;s next fulltime head coach by insisting the champions could do what no side has done before and successfully defend the World Cup in France in 2007.
Sports,"Reid, entering his sixth season in Philadelphia, has led the Eagles to three consecutive losses in the NFC championship game. He is in the third year of "
Sports,Asian champion Japan overcame a lethargic first half display to outplay India 4-0 in an Asian zone World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports, Odalis Perez threw five innings last Thursday against the Diamondbacks before leaving the game with tightness in his biceps.
Sci/Tech,"New GuruNet Beta includes Desktop Search\\Bob Rosenschein and his team are online with the beta release of a new Gurunet client (ver. 5.2, Windows only). Their useful GuruNet answer/reference tool now includes a desktop search app. We haven't has a chance to try it out yet (we will) but we ..."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Testing Travel Search Engine\\Yahoo is launching its public beta test of a travel search engine based on its recent acquisition of online travel company FareChase. In a statement to the Search Engine Journal, Yahoo made the test site available to the public Tuesday evening for testing the searching of ..."
Sci/Tech,An Australian software developer has been left fuming after the latest virus definition update from McAfee caused his package to be wrongly identified as a Trojan horse programme.
Sci/Tech," In a 26th floor office suite  overlooking Lake Michigan, some 40 industrial designers,  mechanical engineers and specialists in fields ranging from  anthropology to musicology converge for their daily dance:  developing mobile phones for Motorola Inc."
Sci/Tech,More round-the-clock centers to provide service and support for business customers are planned for Europe and Japan.
Business,"2003 was the first time plastic and other electronic payment methods beat out paper, according to a survey released yesterday by the Federal Reserve."
Sci/Tech,ISP's customers have a new option for obtaining their e-mail on the go.
Business,The World Trade Organisation confirmed two separate rulings Wednesday outlawing farm subsidies paid by the United States to cotton farmers and by the European Union to its sugar producers.
Business,"Faced with a growing clamor for better disclosure, drug manufacturers said yesterday that they will begin a voluntary system of publicly posting the "
Sci/Tech,A capsule carrying solar material from the Genesis space probe has made a crash landing at a US Air Force training facility in the US state of Utah.
Sci/Tech,Chip maker Intel Corp. has announced plans to improve its flagship products in ways that could redefine the role of a microprocessor in a computer and help the company stay ahead of its competitors.
Sci/Tech," quot;Hyundai Motor must tap China #39;s commercial vehicle market to produce one million vehicles there in 2008, quot; Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo said at the signing ceremony held at Hyundai #39;s main office in southern Seoul."
Sci/Tech,"The latest contender, Flash OFDM technology carries data 10 times faster and is cheaper than 3G phone networks. AMSTERDAM: Europe #39;s second largest mobile carrier T-Mobile said it had started the continent #39;s "
Sports,"Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus had Vijay Singh in mind recently when he talked about why some players endured and others did not.  quot;There are some guys who play as a means to an end, quot; Nicklaus said."
Sci/Tech," In a 26th floor office suite overlooking Lake Michigan, some 40 industrial designers, mechanical engineers and specialists in fields ranging from anthropology to musicology converge for their daily dance: developing mobile phones for Motorola Inc."
Sports, Alfred Malone isn't just interested in letting people outside the state know Troy football exists or proving the Trojans can hang in there against a major conference team.
World," The United States presented a draft UN resolution that steps up the pressure on Sudan over the crisis in Darfur, including possible international sanctions against its oil sector."
Sports,Andre Miller scores 29 points as the Nuggets sprint to a 115-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
World," A huge fire swept through a copper mine in northern Turkey, killing at least 19 workers and injuring a further 17, a local official there said."
Business," The economy in many areas of the  United States grew at a slower pace in late July and August as  household spending softened, the Federal Reserve said in a  report on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stocks were slightly lower on  Wednesday as a number of companies warned over earnings, while  Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's relatively upbeat  remarks on the economy gave investors no major surprises."
Sports,"Sporting their brand-new No. 1 ranking, Illinois reigns 14 three-pointers on Chicago State as the Illini cruise to a 78-59 triumph on Monday night."
Business," U.S. mortgage delinquencies rose in  the second quarter of 2004 from the first quarter, but an  improving U.S. economy and strong home price appreciation  should keep the downward trend in delinquencies intact, a U.S.  mortgage industry group said on Wednesday."
Sports,Jason Kidd is credited with an assist on Richard Jefferson's jumper that gave the Nets an 88-86 victory over the Raptors on Monday.
Sci/Tech, NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe said Wednesday the cost of fixing all that ails the space shuttle fleet could top  #36;2.2 billion  #151; double the estimated price tag given to Congress a year ago.
World,Italian politicians agree to work together to try to secure the release of two women kidnapped in Iraq.
World," Arabs rate improving quality of life  issues as more important than political reform in their  countries and are mostly cool to U.S. involvement in their  internal affairs, according to a new poll released on Monday."
World,President Bush shifted his stance today on how much power a new national intelligence director should have.
World,"DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah, Sept. 8  #0151; A NASA capsule bearing precious atomic specimens that Hollywood stunt pilots were prepared to catch as it came into earth's atmosphere crashed into the desert this morning after a parachute that was to slow its fall failed to deploy."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) is eliminating its Dallas/Fort Worth Airport connecting hub, dropping some daily flights from the airport, and cutting between 6,000 and 7,000 jobs throughout its system over "
Business,"US mortgage delinquencies rose in the second quarter of 2004 from the first quarter, but an improving US economy and strong home price appreciation should keep the downward trend in delinquencies intact, a US mortgage industry "
Sci/Tech,"It should be easier for mobile users to discover the amount of radiation generated by their handsets,  a leading expert says."
Sci/Tech," NAMPA, Idaho (Reuters) - Jeffrey Moeser and his company are  aiming to change the future of home entertainment."
Sci/Tech,Some science may have been lost as the Genesis space capsule landed in the Utah desert with a thud. But there might be a glimmer of good news in the failed NASA mission.
Sci/Tech,Intel is on track to introduce work-sharing dual-core processors across all its product lines by the end of next year. The technology is part of a strategy shift at Intel away from processor speed and toward performance.
Sci/Tech,"Mobile handset maker Nokia today announced the Nokia 9300, a new high-end smartphone. Dubbed by the company its smartest smartphone, with voice and data capabilities, the Nokia 9300 is meant to be an all-in-one device for users."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, September 8 (New Ratings) - Analysts at First Albany maintain their  quot;buy quot; rating on EMC (EMC.NYS). The target price is set to \$13."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is giving customers a little more time to test Windows XP Service Pack 2 by extending the time that a download-blocking mechanism will be in effect.
Sci/Tech,"Mobile gaming users already play games an average 5.1 hours per week on various devices in the home, including PCs, game consoles and handhelds, versus 2.9 hours per week for all wireless users."
Sci/Tech,"AMSTERDAM T-Mobile, Europe #39;s second largest mobile carrier, said on Wednesday that it had started the Continent #39;s first trial of a high-speed wireless Internet service that uses Flash OFDM technology."
Sci/Tech,"Although Forrester analyst Noel Yuhanna believes Sybase has a firm foothold in its market, the company faces competition from some large players."
Sci/Tech,"securitas writes  quot;The New York Times Television reporter William S. Kowinski writes about questions of the Star Trek franchise #39;s viability due to overexposure, audience fatigue and creative exhaustion."
Sports, Andy Reid will get a few more chances to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl. The Eagles on Wednesday signed Reid to a four year contract extension through the 2010 season.
Sports, Houston Astros center fielder Carlos Beltran is listed as day to day with a bone bruise on his right elbow.
World,Will the Beslan massacre unify - or divide - the West in the global war on terrorism? The massacre of school children by Islamic terrorists in the North Osettian town of Beslan horrified the civilized world.
World,"Armed to the teeth, the kidnappers beat up a hapless guard, dragged a screaming Iraqi hostage by her hair and took off in broad daylight."
Business, Continental Airlines joined a growing number of airlines that plan to charge service fees when tickets are sold through traditional outlets.
Business," Coca Cola Enterprises Inc., the largest bottler of Coca Cola products, lowered its full year earnings outlook and put its third quarter forecast below analysts #39; expectations due to softer than expected volume trends."
Business,"Staffing trends--including offshore outsourcing--continue to strip IT workers from their jobs, according to the trade association."
Sci/Tech,"Printer manufacturer Lexmark is recalling 39,400 laser printers following fears over potential electric shocks. The printers could potentially short-circuit and present a danger of injury to users although there have been no reports of any incidents."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Data Systems has announced a new enterprise storage lineup to include features such as a virtualisation which allows customers to manage up to 32Petabytes of internal and external storage.
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 08, 2004. Microsoft on Tuesday doubled the time that businesses can block Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) from downloading automatically, giving them until mid-April, 2005, to test the update."
Sports,"MORELLA, Spain : Russia #39;s Denis Menchov won the fifth stage of the Tour of Spain, a 186.5km run between Zaragoza and here. The overall race lead was claimed by Spaniard Manuel Beltran from his US Postal teammate Benoit Joachim."
World,Hundreds of people took to the streets of Beslan on Wednesday to vent anger at Russian President Vladmimir Putin and demand the resignation of regional 
World,"ANKARA, Sept 8 (AFP) - A huge fire swept through a copper mine in northern Turkey on Wednesday, killing at least 19 workers and injuring a further 17, a local official there said."
World,"Dignitaries and blue bloods from around the world began arriving today for the lavish nuptials of the crown prince of the tiny, oil-rich sultanate of Brunei, in what is expected to be Asias wedding of the year."
Sports, The remaining seven vacancies in the  first knockout stage of the Champions League will be decided  this week with some of Europe's biggest clubs anxiously  considering their fates.
Sci/Tech, German prosecutors indicted an 18 year old student on suspicion of creating the Sasser computer worm that paralyzed millions of computers around the world last spring.
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles  locked up their most successful head coach in franchise history  Wednesday, signing Andy Reid to a four-year contract extension."
World, Lawmakers in the Senate warned that the likely demise next week of a 10 year old federal ban on semi automatic assault guns will lead to a flood of such weapons on the streets of cities across the United States.
World," The US Army has launched a new investigation into the tragic death of a former US football star, who turned down a lucrative sport career to fight the war on terror as a special forces soldier, a military official disclosed."
World,"Iran is likely to be given an ultimatum to suspend all uranium enrichment activities, top UK officials say."
Business,"The number of US information technology workers rose 2 percent to 10.5 million in the first quarter of this year, but demand for them is dropping, according to a new report."
Business,"Dow Jones  amp; Co. (DJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday cut its earnings forecast for the current quarter, citing weakness this month in key advertising categories "
Business,The European Commission said on Wednesday it favoured allowing US biotech giant Monsanto to sell a genetically-modified oilseed rape known as GT73 in the 25-nation European Union.
Business,"InBev #39;s Labatt Breweries, which makes Blue, Bud and Bud Light beers, said it will close its New Westminster, British Columbia, brewery on April 21, eliminating 180 jobs."
Sci/Tech,A space capsule containing NASA #39;s first sample from space in more than 30 years crashed into the Utah desert today after its parachutes failed to open.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia today announced the Nokia 9300, a new high-end smartphone with integrated full keyboard, that replaces its 9290 Communicator."
Sci/Tech,"The new HDS storage platform and software enables extensive virtualization, heterogeneous management and universal storage-agnostic replication, Hitachi said."
Sci/Tech,"AFC shareholders must be praying it won #39;t drop any further, as this is a deal that, when Tellabs initially proposed an all-stock purchase, was worth as much as \$2."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer has issued a patch for 15 Mac OS X security flaws. But,  quot;It ain #39;t us   it #39;s them! quot;   it #39;s saying of some of the problems,  #39;them #39; being certain open source components."
Sports,"Denis Menchov of Russia won the fifth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Wednesday, while Manuel Beltran of the US Postal Service took the overall lead from teammate Benoit Joachim."
Sci/Tech,"IT employment in the United States rose 2 percent in the first quarter, but the demand for IT workers continues to drop."
World," Democrat John Kerry sought to link the Iraq war to U.S. economic woes on Wednesday, calling President Bush's move against Baghdad a ""catastrophic choice"" that so far has drained  #36;200 billion in needed resources at home."
World," A third federal judge has ruled the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act unconstitutional, adding judicial weight that some experts say could keep the issue from reaching the U.S. Supreme Court."
World," A U.N. mandated agency said on  Wednesday its task of watching over Iraq's oil money was being  hampered by the Bush administration's failure to hand over  audits of Iraq contracts awarded without competitive bids,  including to Halliburton ."
Business,"Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that it would cut 6,000 to 7,000 jobs over the next 18 months as part of a sweeping restructuring plan that the airline said would save \$5 billion a year in costs by 2006."
Business,LONDON British Airways said Wednesday that it would sell its stake in Qantas Airways and use the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet for acquisitions in Europe.
Business,"Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest maker of chips for cell phones, trimmed its third-quarter revenue outlook on Wednesday as customers "
Business,"LONDON As a deadline for bids drew near, Grey Global, the New York-based advertising and marketing company, was expected to receive at least two bids to buy the company, with a possible third offer still uncertain, people briefed on the process said "
Business,"Mylan Laboratories Inc. (MYL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of generic drugs, and King Pharmaceutical (KG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment "
Business,Continental Airlines said Wednesday that it was joining other US carriers in imposing new fees on tickets bought at US airport counters and reservation centers.
Business,"Frank #39;s Nursery  amp; Crafts, the lawn and garden retailer, declared bankruptcy Wednesday for the second time, and said it will start going-out-of-business sales as soon as it receives approval from Bankruptcy Court."
Business,"Commuters in the Cincinnati metropolitan area waited an average of 38 hours in traffic tie-ups in 2002 -- making it the 27th most congested large city in the nation, according to a report by the Texas Transportation Institute."
Business,It #39;s the end of an era for both outbound and inbound call centers when Concerto acquires the venerable Firstpoint Contact switch-making operation from Rockwell.
Business,"After slow sales last month, General Motors increases rebates on 2005 model-year cars and trucks. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - After a drop in sales last month, General Motors Wednesday announced increased cash incentives on 2005 model year cars and trucks."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s high hopes for a clean reading of the Sun #39;s atomic signature seemed dead Wednesday after the 450-pound Genesis spacecraft came tumbling down in Utah, where it landed with a terrible thud."
Sci/Tech,The mystery of whether dinosaurs were indifferent parents or cared for their young may have been solved by a discovery in China. More than 100 million years ago an adult dinosaur was buried 
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 08, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Although there was a slight 2 increase in IT employment early in the year, IT job growth is expect to slow for the remainder of 2004, according to a report released today by the Arlington, Va."
Sci/Tech,The California Attorney General #39;s office has decided not to pursue criminal charges against McKinney-based Diebold Election Systems Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has doubled the time that businesses can block Windows XP SP2 from downloading automatically, giving them until mid-April to test the update."
Sci/Tech,"With Florida facing the possibility of its third hurricane in a month, NASA is putting together a backup plan for its message system based on Research in Motion Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 08, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - NEW YORK -- Hitachi Data Systems Inc. yesterday announced the general availability of a new high-end storage sub-system that it said is unprecedented in its ability to "
Sci/Tech,"Original terms of the merger called for Advanced Fibre #39;s stockholders to receive 1.55 Tellabs shares and \$7 in cash for each of their shares, in a deal then valued at \$1."
Sci/Tech,"America Online launched on Wednesday the latest version of its instant messaging software, expanding support for sharing pictures and adding several subscription-based features."
Sci/Tech,"Though its next official full release is still months away, enterprise Linux player Red Hat (Quote, Chart) is rolling out the latest incremental update to its Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 product."
Sci/Tech,"European cell phone giant T-Mobile International said Wednesday that it #39;s conducting a trial of super-fast wireless broadband gear from Flarion Technologies, giving the New Jersey start-up its first step into the European broadband market."
Sci/Tech,"With few junk e-mail filters supporting a protocol for verifying the source address of digital messages, spammers have adopted it themselves as a way to appear more legitimate, stated a report released on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Officials at Sybase (Quote, Chart) are jumping on the database giveaway bandwagon with an offering tailored to the Linux community."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 8, 2004 - Mars may be cold, dry and dusty today but it once had a watery climate that lasted for much of its history, according to a study published in the British science journal Nature on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The self-confessed author of the infamous Sasser worm has been charged with computer sabotage. Sven Jaschan, 18, was arrested in the village of Waffensen near Rotenburg, in northern Germany, in connection "
World," Dozens of international aid agencies  considered quitting Iraq on Wednesday following the abduction  of two Italian women, and as the U.S. military death toll rose  above 1,000."
Sports,New Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann said he was encouraged by his team #39;s brave 1-1 draw with world champions Brazil in a friendly international on Wednesday.
Sports,"CHISINAU : Italy #39;s 2006 World Cup campaign gathered momentum despite a scrappy 1-0 win away to Group Five rivals Moldova. The Italians, who failed to reach the knockout stages of Euro 2004, should have had "
Sports,Ireland drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their World Cup qualifier to partially avenge a defeat to the hosts before Euro 2004. A 2-0 defeat to the Swiss in the same city last October ended Ireland #39;s 
Sports,"Atlanta Braves: Left-hander Mike Hampton was not able to pitch for the Braves on Wednesday, still bothered by a stiff neck that kept him out of his scheduled start Monday."
Sports," Hideki Matsui produced three hits with two RBIs Tuesday and snapped an 0 for 16 slump, helping the Yankees crush the Devil Rays 11 2."
Sports,"PROVO, Utah - Brigham Young University revamped its athletic department Wednesday, but said the move was made after a months-long internal review rather than as a reaction to the recent sexual abuse allegations that have rocked the steadfast Mormon "
Sports,Russian cyclist Denis Menchov has won the fifth stage of the Tour of Spain and US Postal service rider Manuel Beltran of Spain has taken the overall lead.
World," UNITED NATIONS/KHARTOUM, Sudan (Reuters) - The United  States piled pressure on Sudan Wednesday to accept a more  powerful monitoring force in Darfur with a new U.N. draft  resolution threatening sanctions on its oil industry."
World,A London-based Chechen rebel representative said Wednesday that Russia #39;s threats to attack terrorists around the world amount to a warning to European countries that Russian forces 
World,The Bush administration does not plan to seek immediate sanctions against Tehran even if it succeeds in getting Iran #39;s nuclear program referred 
World,A huge fire has swept through a copper mine in northern killing at least 19 workers and injuring another 17 according to local officials.
World,Confusion surrounded the fate of two French journalists held hostage in Iraq on Thursday after a new purported statement from the kidnappers denied they had demanded a \$5 million ransom or set a 48-hour deadline.
World,"THE HAGUE The ghosts that have long threatened Slobodan Milosevic have finally appeared in court, fundamentally altering the war crimes trial of the former Yugoslav president."
World,"General Kofi Annan Wednesday urged further dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve issues, including the question of Jammu and Kashmir."
World,"A weakening Typhoon Songda lashed northern Japan with high winds and heavy rain on Wednesday after carving a trail of destruction in wide areas, with media reports saying "
World,"Some 20,000 Afghans paid tribute Wednesday to slain anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massood, packing a stadium in Kabul ringed with security to guard against attacks by the still-active Islamic militia."
Business," Former investment banker Frank  Quattrone was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 months in prison,  two months more than the harshest recommended penalty, for  obstructing probes into suspected kickbacks involving some of  the hottest stock offerings of the 1990s."
Business," The U.S. economy is pulling out of a  June soft patch and picking up steam, Federal Reserve chief  Alan Greenspan said on Wednesday in remarks economists saw as  cementing a September interest rate rise."
Sports, Jason Kidd returned to the New Jersey  lineup and assisted on Richard Jefferson's game winning basket  with 7.1 seconds left as the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors  88 86 in NBA play Monday in East Rutherford.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> said on  Wednesday it would cut 6,000 to 7,000 jobs, or about 10 percent  of its work force, over the next 18 months and drop Dallas/Fort  Worth as a hub as it tries to avert bankruptcy."
Sports, U.S. Open organizers have apologized  to Serena Williams for a controversial line call in her  quarter final loss to Jennifer Capriati on Tuesday.
World,Italy wants the rest of the Continent to stiffen border patrols and asylum guidelines.
Business," The U.S. winter will be longer and  slightly colder than the last, private forecasters say,  spelling a spike in heating oil and natural gas demand even as  high oil prices drive up the cost of heating."
Business," Avon Products Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AVP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AVP.N</A>, the  world's largest direct seller of cosmetics, on Wednesday  forecast a slide of as much as 10 percent in U.S. operating  profit as it grapples with weaker sales of key beauty items."
Business," U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday after  several companies issued profit warnings, while Fed Chairman  Alan Greenspan's remarks that the economy was pulling out of a  summer soft patch did little to quell expectations for a rate  hike later this month."
Business, Treasury prices bounced higher on  Wednesday after Fed Chief Alan Greenspan proved less  enthusiastic about U.S. economic growth prospects than many  investors had foreseen.
Business," While the U.S. economy continued to  grow in late July and August, growth slowed in several regions  as household spending softened, the Federal Reserve said on  Wednesday."
World," U.S. troops captured 14 Iraqis, including 10 wanted for making explosive devices to attack coalition forces, the military said Tuesday."
Business," Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>,  the largest maker of chips for cell phones, trimmed its  third quarter revenue outlook on Wednesday as customers worked  off inventories of unsold chips, making it the second major  chip supplier to pare third quarter expectations."
Sports," Davie, Fla. (Sports Network) - The Miami Dolphins bolstered  their depleted running corps on Wednesday, acquiring running  back Lamar Gordon from the St. Louis Rams in exchange for a  2005 third-round draft pick."
Sci/Tech, The White House on Wednesday told 15 federal agencies to better share scientific data about the Earth among themselves and with other nations.
Business,"A federal judge slammed former Wall Street banking star Frank P. Quattrone Wednesday with an 18-month prison sentence for obstructing a federal securities investigation, ruling that the investment banker lied on the stand during his trial."
Sci/Tech," Microscopic traces of pollen are increasingly being used by world police forces to track down both victims and offenders, a British conference heard on Wednesday."
World,Nuclear trafficking charges against the owner of a South African engineering plant are dropped.
World,A tribunal rules for the first time that a prisoner held at Guantanamo Bay should be freed.
Business,"Frank Quattrone, once one of Wall Street's most celebrated bankers, is jailed for obstruction of justice."
World, You Say You Want a Revolution? Staff writer Howard LaFranchi was back in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City neighborhood Wednesday (see story) where he worked during a reporting stint in Iraq last fall.
Sci/Tech," DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, UTAH       A NASA spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the Utah desert this    morning, putting a disastrous end to a years long mission to bring back samples    of the Sun."
Sci/Tech," LOGAN, UTAH    Experts say    the big news in spacecraft building involves ultra small CubeSats."
World,"\A new generation of rechargeable lithium batteries could reduce global warming, a leading expert says."
World,John Kerry said today that because of poor administration planning the war had cost taxpayers \$200 billion.
Business,"Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said today that economic expansion had ""regained some traction,"" and suggested that the central bank would stick to its plan of gradually raising interest rates."
World," Democrat John Kerry sought to link the Iraq war to U.S. economic woes on Wednesday, calling President Bush's move against Baghdad a ""catastrophic choice"" that so far has drained  $200 billion in needed resources at home..."
World," Investors adopted a wait and see attitude on the economy, despite Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's improved assessment, and bid stocks modestly lower Wednesday as Wall Street waits for better economic and earnings news.    While Greenspan said the economy has ""regained some traction"" after the summer's slowdown, investors looked past his congressional testimony, focusing instead on uncertainty about the health of the economy, third quarter earnings pre announcements and fiscal policy..."
World," The Genesis space capsule, which had orbited the sun for three years gathering potential clues to the origin of the solar system, crashed to Earth and cracked open Wednesday, exposing its collection of solar atoms to contamination.    Flight engineers suspect a set of tiny explosives failed to trigger the capsule's parachutes, and the capsule slammed into the Utah desert at 193 mph..."
World," Hurricane Ivan made a direct hit on Grenada with ferocious winds, causing ""incalculable damage"" and killing at least nine people as it turned concrete homes into rubble and hurled hundreds of the island's landmark red zinc roofs through the air, officials said Wednesday..."
World, Andy Reid sold hot dogs to supplement his income as an assistant coach at San Francisco State 20 years ago.    Reid can afford to buy out that hot dog vendor now...
World," President Bush on Wednesday helped distribute bottled water, bags of ice, food and  $2 billion in federal aid to hurricane battered residents of this vital electoral state..."
World," How old is a movie legend? Definitely older than 37 year old Nicole Kidman, according to screen veteran Lauren Bacall. Bacall became irritated during an interview with Britain's GMTV Wednesday when the younger actress was described as ""a legend.""  ""She's not a legend,"" Bacall said, cutting off interviewer Jenni Falconer in mid sentence..."
Sports,"Roger Clemens got his 326th win to tie Eddie Plank for 11th on the career list, and the Houston Astros hit four first-inning home runs to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Wednesday and tie a team record with their 12th straight win."
Sports,"Kellen Winslow Jr. already had his Hall of Fame father's soft hands. Now he's got his number, too."
World,"Russia's top general threatened on Wednesday to attack ""terrorist bases"" anywhere in the world, as security services put a \$10 million bounty on two Chechen rebels they blame for last week's school siege."
World,LONDON: President General Pervez Musharraf has succeeded in persuading British Prime Minister Tony Blair about the severity of Kashmir and Palestine disputes.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Exclusive</strong> Blackford confirmed
Sci/Tech,"<strong>FoTW</strong> A small, but perfectly formed, flame"
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on Wednesday  unveiled a new array of keyboard and mice, with some featuring  built in fingerprint readers to make it easier for users to log  on to personal computers and Web sites."
Sci/Tech," Hackers who secretly install  ""spyware"" on others' computers and Internet users who copy  movies and music without permission could face up to three  years in prison under bills that advanced in Congress on  Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"People who illegally share copyrighted music and movies over the Internet could be jailed for up to five years under a bill approved by a powerful congressional panel Wednesday.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,\The first human stem cell line with the mutation for cystic fibrosis (CF) has been developed by UK researchers.
Sci/Tech,"Millions of feral cats #151;domestic animals that have become wild #151;are said to be running free throughout the U.S., threatening birds and public health."
Sci/Tech,"Musk has been used in perfume and traditional remedies for 5,000 years. But now the deer that secretes the valuable substance is becoming threatened across its range."
Sci/Tech,"Ray Observatory    A nearby galaxy cluster is facing an intergalactic headwind as it is pulled by an underlying superstructure of dark matter, according to new evidence from NASA's Chandra X ray Observatory.     Astronomers think that most of the matter in the universe is concentrated in long large filaments of dark matter and that galaxy clusters are formed where these filaments intersect..."
Business,"Investors focused instead on uncertainty about the health of the economy, third-quarter earnings pre-announcements, and fiscal policy."
Business,"Former investment banker Frank Quattrone was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 months in prison, two months more than the harshest recommended penalty, for obstructing probes "
Business,"Consumers stepped up their borrowing in July by the largest amount since the beginning of the year, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday."
Business,Finance Minister Michael Cullen has made an embarrassing gaffe by apparently announcing the Reserve Bank #39;s decision to raise interest rates a day early.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON : NASA #39;s Genesis capsule slammed into the Utah desert after its parachutes failed, leaving scientists unsure if they could retrieve the bits of solar dust captured on its three-year mission."
Sci/Tech,"The Nokia 9300 is a high-end smartphone for business users, it runs on the Symbian Series 80 OS and has a full sized QWERTY keyboard waiting to be flipped open."
Sci/Tech,Verden - German prosecutors on Wednesday indicted an 18-year-old student on suspicion of creating the Sasser computer worm that paralysed millions of computers around the world last year.
Sports,Azzurri manager Marcelo Lippi has confirmed that Alessandro del Piero is one of five new faces to face Moldova in the World Cup qualifier in Chisinau.
Sports,"The Ulstermen finished the match with nine men while the Welsh, who fought back from 2-0 down, had 10 on the field. The match exploded after just nine minutes when both teams were reduced to 10 men."
Sports,England lifted the pressure off the shoulders of coach Sven-Goran Eriksson on Wednesday after a 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Poland.
World,The United States reiterated on Wednesday its demand that Iran must suspend all enrichment-related activities. Boucher claimed that Iran #39;s latest promises to suspend some 
World,"China #39;s Sichuan province faced the threat of epidemics after the worst flooding in a century killed at least 172 people and left scores missing, while water levels at the huge Three Gorges Dam swelled."
World,"A former US policy analyst, testifying for the defense at Slobodan Milosevic #39;s war crimes trial Wednesday, said part of the groundwork "
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: AOL updates Instant Messenger...Push-to-talk wiretaps on feds' speed list...Tellabs scales back AFC buy...Top McAfee exec to step down.
Sci/Tech,"Software602 updates its productivity package, which started as a creation of Czech hobbyists."
Business,"Wall Street stocks ended mostly lower Wednesday as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach on the economy, despite Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan #39;s bullish assessment on the economy."
Business,Hurricane Frances may have almost doubled the estimated recovery cost for Florida as relief officials gear up to deal with 
Business,New Zealand #39;s dollar rose and bonds fell after the central bank raised the nation #39;s benchmark interest rate for a fifth time and signaled it may boost rates again to curb inflation.
Sci/Tech,The state of California has dropped a criminal investigation into the company that sold it electronic voting machines but instead will join an existing lawsuit charging that the company made 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has pushed back the deadline for the complete delivery of its Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to April 2005."
Sports,"In utterly predictable fashion, the tabloid media and internet forums across Britain are ablaze with calls for Svens head in the wake of the 2-2 draw with Austria in Englands opening qualifier for World Cup 2006."
Sci/Tech,in one machine at Intel confab bears resemblance to new Apple PC. Also: High tech sandwich boards?
World,"BAGHDAD, 9 September 2004 - US forces killed at least six Iraqis in the insurgent bastion of Fallujah yesterday as the kidnapping of two Italian aid workers in central Baghdad spurred foreign charity staff to consider leaving Iraq."
World,Seven Qassam rockets landed in the western Negev yesterday although the Israel Defense Forces had earlier moved a large contingent of troops into the northern Gaza Strip to prevent the firing of Qassams on Sderot.
Sci/Tech,"Chipmaker's multiprocessing technology makes its stage debut, and Intel looks to its next take on Centrino."
Sci/Tech,"Ajay Malhotra was lured to Cadence by the firm's CEO, an Intel alumnus, sources say."
Sci/Tech,"After cancer surgery, the chief executive hits meetings, with plans to return to full-time work later this month."
Sci/Tech,"Spammers are a key adopter of a technology meant, in part, to fight spam."
Sci/Tech,Flarion Technologies is making its European debut by powering T-Mobile's wireless broadband service in The Hague.
Sci/Tech,Companies plan tools for improving high-end audio for PCs with Intel inside.
Sci/Tech,"After stumbling in its efforts to diversify, Lenovo is returning to its core PC business, its chairman tells Wharton."
Sports," Roger Clemens got his 326th win to tie Eddie Plank for 11th on the career list, and the Houston Astros hit four first inning home runs to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5 2 Wednesday and tie a team record with their 12th straight win."
World," The world wants President Bush out of the White House, according to a poll released on Wednesday that shows in 30 of 35 countries people preferred Democrat candidate John Kerry."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  on Wednesday unveiled a new array of keyboard and mice, with some featuring built in fingerprint readers to make it easier for users to log on to personal computers and Web sites."
Business," Former investment banker Frank Quattrone was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 months in prison, two months more than the harshest recommended penalty, for obstructing probes into suspected kickbacks involving some of the hottest stock offerings of the 1990s."
World," The Bush administration does not plan to seek immediate sanctions against Tehran even if it succeeds in getting Iran's nuclear program referred to the U.N. Security Council, U.S. officials said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Savvis Communications, one of the world's largest ISPs, said it is terminating service to about 40 of its customers who have been using its networks for spamming purposes."
World," Hurricane Ivan killed at least 20 people as it laid waste to the tiny spice island of Grenada, officials said on Wednesday as the storm swept through the Caribbean heading west."
Sports,"Richard Jefferson, who scored 26 points, hit a jumper with seven seconds left Monday to give the New Jersey Nets an 88-86 win over the Toronto Raptors."
Sports," Hoping to find the rugged low post presence they've been sorely lacking, the Houston Rockets acquired veteran center Dikembe Mutombo in a trade with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,The company is releasing its new ASE Express Edition for free in hopes of attracting customers who will later upgrade to Sybase's ASE Small Business Edition.
Sports, The New York Knicks signed center Bruno Sundov on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," Spend time online and odds are you'll have to type a username and password to check your e mail, access your bank account or read a newspaper story."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Data Systems has unveiled its TagmaStore Universal Storage System, a series of three arrays based on a switched architecture that can scale to 332TB of internal storage and manage up to 32 petabytes of external storage."
Sci/Tech, Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video game making.
Sci/Tech," Texas Instruments Inc. , the largest maker of chips for cell phones, trimmed its third quarter revenue outlook on Wednesday as customers worked off inventories of unsold chips, making it the second major chip supplier to pare third quarter expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a 2 increase in IT employment early in the year, IT job growth for the rest of 2004 is expected to be slow, according to the Information Technology Association of America."
Sports,"Vijay Singh is not satisfied. After dominating the PGA Tour this year the way Tiger Woods used to do it, the Fiji native wants more."
Sci/Tech," Linux software company Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT) has entered a partnership with Unisys (NYSE: UIS), maker of high end servers. The alliance will allow Unisys to offer a more tightly integrated server package comprising hardware, software and the services to support it."
Sports," Tailback U. is back in business. Third ranked Georgia has found the guy who might just take his place alongside Herschel Walker, Garrison Hearst, Rodney Hampton and Terrell Davis  #151; a proud heritage of running backs that seemed about as real as Greek mythology a year ago."
Sci/Tech," In theory, the open source concept is simple, elegant, almost utopian: thousands of developers contributing their skills to continually improve and refine a piece of software for the common good."
Business," Consumers stepped up their borrowing in July by the largest amount since the beginning of the year, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Wall Street executives today outlined a number of security and business continuity efforts they have undertaken since Sept. 11, 2001, to withstand future terrorist attacks."
Sports," Riley, who tied for fourth at the PGA Championship to earn a spot on his first Ryder Cup team, became a first time father late last week when his wife gave birth to a girl."
Sci/Tech," Nokia (NYSE: NOK) is targeting enterprise and consumer customers with a lighter, slimmed down version of its 9300 Communicator  smartphone, which will be launched worldwide at the beginning of 2004."
World," BALGONIE, Sask. (CP)   Police combing a Saskatchewan reserve  said Wednesday they've covered about half of the search area without finding any clues to the fate of a young Regina girl missing for two months."
Sci/Tech,"source software start up SugarCRM Inc. tomorrow will release Sugar Sales Professional 1.5, the first commercial enterprise version of its Linux based open source CRM application."
Business, Electronics retailer RadioShack Corp. announced a three year growth plan Wednesday that it said should increase earnings per share up to 21 percent and includes a stock repurchase program up to  #36;250 million.
Sports, Celtics longtime play by play television broadcaster Mike Gorman was taken to the hospital Monday night at halftime of Boston's game against Golden State with complaints of stomach cramps.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers said today that his company plans to offer twice as many new products this year as ever before.
Sci/Tech,"Faced with concerns from IT professionals, Microsoft Corp. gave users more time to prepare for Windows XP Service Pack 2 by doubling the time a special registry key will prevent PCs from automatically downloading and installing the mammoth update."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. yesterday offered a few more details about its plans for enterprise server processors but was silent on its plans for an upcoming dual-core Xeon processor.
Sci/Tech,"mail messages from Savvis Communications Corp. have surfaced on the Internet that show that the St. Louis based ISP (Internet service provider) catered to online e mail marketing companies it suspected of sending out unsolicited commercial (""spam"") e mail, even using ""subversive business methods"" to help spammers stay online after their Internet address was blacklisted."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. outlined its plans for a dual core mobile processor and platform technology Wednesday, but declined to provide any details about the dual core future of its flagship Pentium 4 desktop processor."
World," The world wants President Bush out  of the White House, according to a poll released on Wednesday  that shows in 30 of 35 countries people preferred Democrat  candidate John Kerry."
Sci/Tech,"The number of U.S. IT jobs increased by just 2 percent between the first quarter of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004, and demand for IT workers is expected to slow during the rest of the year, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA)."
Business,The World Trade Organisation backs Brazilian complaints against US cotton subsidies and EU support for sugar producers.
Business,"Frank #39;s Nursery and Crafts announced today it will close all 169 of its stores later this year, including three here in Toledo."
Business,"Owens Corning was well within its rights to offer its top executives bonuses to keep them from leaving the bankrupt corporation, a judge said Wednesday."
Business, Canada #39;s big banks are increasing mortgage rates following a decision by the Bank of Canada to raise its overnight rate by one quarter of a percentage point to 2.25 per cent.
Sci/Tech,"This is the moment that the painstaking research from a three-year, \$250m (140m) mission in space crashed headlong to Earth. The cargo - weighing only as much as a few "
Sci/Tech,Nokia said on Tuesday that it plans to enhance its Series 80 line so that the mobile devices come preloaded with BlackBerry software from Research In Motion.
Sci/Tech,"HITACHI Data Systems is pushing visualisation as a key selling point of its new TagmaStore line, marketing the release as masking the  quot;management complexity quot; of multiple storage systems."
Sports,Del Piero finally lives up to the expectations and puts Italy top of the group. Six points were what Marcello Lippi wanted but it wasnt at easy as it looks for the azzurri because only with a goal by Toni 
Sports,Robbie Savage claimed the first red card of his life was an absolute joke after the dramatic World Cup clash with Northern Ireland in Cardiff.
Sports,Scotland #39;s World Cup qualification campaign began disappointingly as they were held to a goalless Hampden Park draw by Slovenia.
Sports,The Florida Marlins signed free-agent pitcher David Weathers on Wednesday in an attempt to strengthen their bullpen for a run at the National League wild card.
Sports,"Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - When the United States meets Belarus in their Davis Cup semifinal later this month, former world No."
Sci/Tech,"Company outlines plans for Yonah notebook processor, demonstrates desktop chip."
World,"ANKARA (AFP) - Thirteen workers were killed and nine were injured Wednesday in a massive blaze in a tunnel under construction at a copper mine in northern Turkey, the construction company said."
Sci/Tech,People who illegally share copyrighted music and movies over the Internet could be jailed for up to five years under a bill approved by a powerful\congressional panel today.\
Sci/Tech,"  NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe said Wednesday the cost of fixing all the problems with the space shuttle fleet could top  $2.2 billion   double the estimated price tag given to Congress a year ago.    O'Keefe, testifying before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, was pressed on whether that estimate again could rise..."
Business,"Oil-supply concerns and broker downgrades of blue-chip companies left stocks mixed yesterday, raising doubts that Wall Street #39;s year-end rally would continue."
Business," Posh toy seller FAO Schwarz, forced into bankruptcy after a price war with discount giants like Wal Mart, hopes offerings like a  #36;12,000 treehouse will lure the penthouse dwelling customers it is counting on for its revival."
World," PUEBLO VIEJO, Guatemala (Reuters) - Mayan Indians ended a  siege of Guatemala's largest dam on Wednesday after the  government agreed to consider demands they be compensated for  land and lives lost in massacres when it was built."
World,The European Union says it will to redouble its efforts to avert an epidemic of HIV/Aids across Europe.
World," Counting to 100 used to be so much easier for TV producers. The Hollywood Reporter is dedicating a 108 page issue Thursday to explore TV programs that have reached that benchmark, which determines whether the show will live on in syndication heaven after its network run..."
Business,Verizon Communications Inc. said today it has signed a deal to sell its Canadian directory operations to investment firm Bain Capital in a deal worth \$1.
Sci/Tech,"Stunned British and American scientists watched a seven-year dream fall to Earth yesterday at 150mph, potentially smashing the fruits of a \$250m mission."
Sci/Tech,People who illegally share copyrighted music and movies over the Internet could be jailed for up to five years under a bill approved by a powerful congressional panel today.
Sports,"NEW YORK : Heavy rain disrupted play on the 10th day of the US Open, but organizers were still hoping to salvage at least some of the night session, said US Tennis Association chief executive of pro tennis Arlen Kantarian."
Sports,"Heavy rain threatened to wash out day 10 of the US Open on Wednesday, although tournament officials were still hopeful of some play later."
Sports,"Hoping to avoid a repeat of Janet Jackson #39;s infamous wardrobe malfunction during last February #39;s MTV-produced Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL and ABC are exercising extra caution when it comes to airing their latest all-star event."
World,This is the horror captured on video of the more than 1000 hostages inside the Russian school before it was turned into a bloodbath last week.
World,"DIYARBAKIR, Turkey -- Visiting the southeast Turkish region of Diyarbakir on Tuesday (7 September), EU Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen urged the government to grant more social and cultural rights to Kurds."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----       Clinton Out of Intensive Care       Former President Bill Clinton was moved from intensive care to a hospital room Wednesday as he continued his recovery from quadruple bypass surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia in New York City.      A statement issued by Clinton's office said the 58-year-old former president walked with assistance, sat up in bed and sat in a chair, the Associated Press reported..."
Sci/Tech,  The White House on Wednesday told 15 federal agencies to better share scientific data about the Earth among themselves and with other nations.    The administration's draft plan for the next 10 years requires the agencies to identify ways they can help create a global system for observing the planet...
Business,"The friendly skies aren #39;t so friendly to some Delta employees. The airline plans to cut 7,000 jobs in the next 18 months. It #39;s trying to save \$5 billion by 2006, and that means some major changes."
Sports,The hopes of either Wales or Northern Ireland enjoying a German excursion in the summer of 2006 were dealt another blow on an extraordinary night in the Millennium Stadium.
World,WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday that the Kashmir issue was complicated and would take time to resolve.
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair reshuffled his cabinet, bringing back a key ally to lead Labour's campaigning ahead of a general election, expected in Spring 2005."
World," US Secretary of State Colin Powell will tell a Senate panel whether the United States believes genocide is being committed in the western Sudanese region of Darfur, the State Department said."
Business," Lawyers for former WorldCom  Chief  Executive Bernard Ebbers are seeking immunity for two witnesses  who they believe could clear their client of fraud charges  related to the company's  $11 billion accounting scandal,  according to court papers filed on Wednesday."
World," Details of new television ad from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, that began airing Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"  New research shows that teenagers who grow up in heavy air pollution have reduced lung capacity, putting them at risk for illness and premature death as adults..."
Sci/Tech,"By RACHEL LA CORTE    MIAMI (AP) -- Along with their destructive force, hurricanes can have beneficial effects as part of the rhythm of nature. Storms that erode beaches, uproot trees and flatten wildlife habitats may also refresh waterways, revive dry areas and bulk up barrier islands with redistributed sand..."
Sci/Tech,"BERLIN (AP) -- A German teenager who authorities say confessed to creating the Sasser computer worm in May has been charged with computer sabotage.    Sven Jaschan, 18, was arrested after telling officials he originally wanted to create a virus, Netsky, to automatically removed two other viruses, Mydoom and Bagle, from infected computers..."
Business,SYDNEY: British Airways said it will sell its entire 18.25 stake in Australia #39;s Qantas Airways in a move seen as likely to fuel a major realignment of airline alliances.
Business,"ING Groep NV has disclosed new details of trading improprieties in its mutual funds and variable-insurance products, but research firm Morningstar Inc."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft this week updated an administrative tool for delaying Automatic Update and Windows Update rollouts of Windows XP Service Pack 2 from four months to eight months.
Sci/Tech,Web hosting and connectivity company Savvis Communications on Wednesday confirmed that it has canceled about 40 accounts from businesses that were earmarked as spammers.
Sports,"Turkey held European champion Greece to a goalless draw Wednesday in a World Cup qualifier. The result left Ukraine and Georgia atop the group with four points each, two ahead of Turkey and three better than Greece."
Sports,After thirty games in charge Berti Vogts has not yet managed to take his win tally into double figures. The German has been under severe pressure in recent weeks after a humiliating drubbing from Hungary but 
World,The United States has circulated a draft UN resolution that would back a beefed-up monitoring force for Sudan #39;s conflict-wracked Darfur region and threaten punitive action against the country #39;s oil exports if the government does not act quickly to stop 
Business, The U.S. House of Representatives on  Wednesday voted to allow workers and retirees to find out from  a federal agency just how severe the shortfalls are in their  companies' pension plans.
World," Former Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes' recollections over how he helped President Bush get into the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War have evolved over the years from fuzzy to distinct, with him now expressing remorse for what he did."
World, Republican House leaders expressed confidence Wednesday that they will be able to extend three popular tax cuts that are set to expire at the end of this year.
Sports," Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Brooking hopes to play in the Atlanta Falcons' season opener, even though a sore hamstring kept him from practicing Wednesday."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell is leaning toward a determination that the violence in the western Sudan region of Darfur constitutes genocide, Bush administration officials said on Wednesday."
World," As of Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1,005 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 759 died as a result of hostile action and 246 died of non hostile causes. The figures include three military civilians."
World," The most powerful hurricane to hit Grenada in nearly a decade killed at least 12 people, damaged 90 percent of its homes and destroyed a prison, leaving criminals on the loose, officials said Wednesday. American students took precautions against looters."
World," The UN Security Council was to discuss a new US draft resolution aimed at tightening the pressure on Sudan over the crisis in Darfur, including possible sanctions on its oil sector."
World," China has created a  quot;toxic political climate quot; in Hong Kong through threats and intimidation designed to skew Sunday's elections in favour of pro Beijing candidates, a global rights watchdog said."
Sports, Hurricane Frances is still messing up the major league baseball schedule.
World, Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Thursday following Wall Street's losses. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Business,British Airways yesterday moved to cut its massive debt and prepare for acquisitions when it raised 425m by selling its stake in Australia #39;s Qantas Airways.
Business,"NEW YORK, USA (AFP) - Delta Air Lines announced an aggressive restructuring plan yesterday that would cut 6,000 to 7,000 jobs and slash costs, while warning that bankruptcy remains  quot;a real possibility quot;."
Business,"Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, said on Wednesday that the economic expansion had  quot;regained some traction quot; after the slowdown this summer and "
Business,A merger between British Airways and the Spanish airline Iberia moved closer yesterday after BA raised 425m by selling its stake in Australia #39;s national carrier Qantas 
Business,"rank P. Quattrone, the Wall Street banker whose pay and deals made him a vivid symbol of the 1990 #39;s technology boom, was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday for obstructing a government "
Business,"explanation of market-timing, further attorney comment. Picks up last graf. Also moving on general news wires. DENVER (AP) _ The former chief executive of Invesco Funds Group has agreed to pay \$500,000 to "
Business,"New Zealand #39;s central bank has again moved to ease inflation pressures, raising its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6.25 percent -- a level last seen in March 2001."
Business,"French advertising group Havas said last night it would bid for US rival Grey Global, joining expected bids from the UK #39;s WPP and an American buyout firm."
Business,"Gallaher Group, which makes Silk Cut and Benson  amp; Hedges cigarettes, yesterday announced a small rise in profits for the first half of the year but said it was facing tough trading outside Britain, especially in Germany and Ireland."
Business,Former Pentagon policy adviser Richard Perle yesterday moved to distance himself from the disgraced former Telegraph owner Conrad Black and the 220m alleged looting scandal that has engulfed Hollinger International.
Sci/Tech,"Intel kicked off its Intel Developer Forum (IDF) this week with a keynote speech from Paul Otellini, President, Intel Corp. Otellini said, PC industry is about to go through a major change in the way client "
Sci/Tech,"The breakthrough was made accidentally by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys at the city #39;s university on 10 September 1984. Since then, the technique has been used to trap criminals, identify victims of war, settle "
Sci/Tech,"He said his company #39;s Windows XP operating system update, launched last month by Bill Gates, was the  quot;first big line we have drawn in the sand quot; to combat security breaches and spam."
Sci/Tech,"If you own a Dell, Lexmark, or IBM laser printer there is a recall you need to know about. The printers could short-circuit and cause an electric shock."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft rolled out an updated line of input devices, including its first fingerprint-recognition products. A mouse and keyboard with built-in fingerprint readers, along with a stand-alone reader "
Sci/Tech,"A PREDATORY robot devised by British scientists could generate its own energy by catching and digesting flies. Called EcoBot II, the creation is part of a drive to make  quot;forget and release quot; robots that could "
Sci/Tech,"8 Sep 2004, 18:44 GMT - Hitachi this week laid a unique bet on storage virtualization with the launch of the latest version of its flagship Lightning disk array."
Sci/Tech,"Global electronics giant Sony will launch its popular projection televisions with large LCD screens in China early next year, a company official said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft continues to tweak a controversial architecture for securing PCs but still plans to include the feature in Longhorn, the next release of Windows."
Sports,"Blame a chair umpire named Mariana Alves for professional tennis going to the use of instant replay, because it #39;s coming. When you screw up as badly as Alves did Tuesday night at the US Open "
Sports,"The slender nature of the score will give broad satisfaction. Even if England were pegged back to 1-1 for a while in this World Cup qualifier, the mental stamina lacking since Euro 2004 was recovered in Chorzow "
Sports,"MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY ---There is a new number one in the land and the name is Vijay Singh. The quest, which began last year was finally realized by Singh when he out dueled Tiger by three strokes to win the Deutsche Bank Championship."
Sports,Alessandro Del Piero scored his first goal for Italy in over a year as Marcello Lippi #39;s side picked up their second straight success with a 1-0 victory over Moldova in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,"Baltimore, MD -- Johan Santana fired seven shutout innings as Minnesota won the rubber match of a three-game series with Baltimore, 9-0 at Camden Yards."
Sports,"Thanks to the controversial Super Bowl halftime show seven months ago, the NFL #39;s preseason kickoff show tonight will be live for everyone but television viewers."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile Carrier T-Mobile is testing Flarion Technologies #39; Flash-OFDM mobile broadband technology in The Hague, the Netherlands."
Sci/Tech,"com. Spammers are trying to make their junk mail look more legit by adopting the same technologies intended to stem their message tsunamis, said a filtering firm Wednesday."
World,ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir leaders feel that there has been an ideological shift in Pakistans Kashmir policy because Pakistan is involved in dialogue with India without a 
World,"Hong Kong voters go to the polls Sunday to elect legislators with limited powers, in balloting that may test the strength of the city #39;s pro-democracy movement."
World,"Malaysia #39;s former deputy leader said Wednesday he is confident of victory when his country #39;s highest court reconsiders his conviction on corruption charges, arguing that his opponents have no case."
World,"The death toll from Typhoon Songda rose to 31 Wednesday, with at least 14 people still missing and more than 900 injured mainly in Hokkaido and western Japan."
World,Britain last night gave Iran two months to come clean about its nuclear programme and halt work on enrichment of uranium or face a demand for United Nations sanctions.
Sci/Tech,"A parachute failed to open as NASA #39;s Genesis space capsule plunged back to Earth on Wednesday, causing it to take a tragic tumble from the heavens that buried it in the desert "
Sci/Tech,"The genetic profiles held by police for criminal investigations are not sophisticated enough to prevent false identifications, according to the father of DNA fingerprinting."
Sports,"ENGLAND coach Sven-Goran Eriksson believes his players learned their lessons from the disappointing 2-2 draw in Austria at the weekend as they held on for a 2-1 victory over Poland in Chorzow, Katowice last night."
Sports,SAN DIEGO David Wells led San Diego past St. Louis this afternoon 10-to-5. He pitched seven strong innings and even drove in two runs as the Padres bolstered their wild card chances.
World,"As Hong Kong wraps up a hotly contested legislative campaign, China #39;s presence looms large amid charges it marred the contest with dirty tricks while at the same time trying to woo voters with a charm offensive."
Sci/Tech,"LEICESTER, England Sept. 8, 2004 - One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual."
Sci/Tech,"Spammers have adopted a new standard for email authentication much faster than legitimate emailers, according to a study from security appliance firm CipherTrust published this week."
Business,Qantas said Thursday that British Airways has sold its 18.25 percent stake in the Australian carrier at 3.28 Australian dollars (US\$2.
Business,"AFC Enterprises Inc. plans to sell its Cinnabon subsidiary to Focus Brands Inc., an affiliate of Roark Capital Group, for \$30.3 million."
Business,"Bertelsmann AG, whose Random House unit publishes The Da Vinci Code #39; #39; and Bill Clinton #39;s autobiography, said first-half profit quadrupled as earnings improved at its television and music businesses."
Sports,The Football Association has revealed England #39;s players refused to talk to the media after their win in Poland in protest at criticism aimed at them.
World,"UNITED NATIONS : The UN Security Council was to discuss a new US draft resolution aimed at tightening the pressure on Sudan over the crisis in Darfur, including possible sanctions on its oil sector."
World,NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan yesterday opened up their countries to group tourism while announcing a series of high-level meetings and visits between officials to push forward the peace process over Kashmir.
World,"Newly freed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has pressed his country #39;s highest court to overturn his last criminal conviction, saying his opponents have  quot;no case quot;."
World,Slobodan Milosevic refused to work with two court-appointed lawyers yesterday as they called the first witness in his war crimes defence case.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s \$264 million Genesis mission came to a sudden and violent end on Wednesday morning, when a capsule returning with samples of the Sun slammed into "
Sci/Tech,AMSTERDAM: Europe #39;s second largest mobile carrier T-Mobile said yesterday it had started the continent #39;s first trial of US-based Flarion #39;s high-speed wireless internet in the Dutch city of The Hague.
Sports,"or the first time in his career, Vijay Singh will enter a golf tournament as the No. 1 player in the world. That status will not change his approach, however."
Sports,Captain Patrick McEnroe announced Wednesday that Andy Roddick would be on the US Davis Cup team when it competes in the semifinals this month.
World," Hurricane Ivan killed at least 20 people as it laid waste to the tiny spice island of Grenada, where looting hampered relief efforts on Wednesday as the storm swept through the Caribbean heading northwest."
Business," U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, speaking before Congress about the health of the economy, did little to quell expectations for a rate hike later this month."
Business, The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to allow workers and retirees to find out from a federal agency just how severe the shortfalls are in their companies' pension plans.
Sports," Johan Santana pitched seven innings of five hit ball for his 10th straight victory, and Matt LeCroy homered to cap a seven run second inning that carried the Minnesota Twins past the Baltimore Orioles 9 0 Wednesday night."
Sports," Josh Beckett pitched eight innings and blanked the New York Mets for his second start in a row, and the Florida Marlins matched a franchise record with their ninth consecutive victory, 3 0 on Wednesday night."
World," Russia's top general threatened on Wednesday to strike terrorists ""in any region of the world,"" and the Kremlin offered a  #36;10 million reward for information leading to the killing or capture of Chechnya's top rebel leaders."
World," U.S. jets pounded insurgent positions in Fallujah for a second straight day Wednesday, raising plumes of smoke but leaving no extensive damage or signs of weakening the Sunni militants who have steadily expanded their control of this city about 30 miles west of Baghdad."
Business," Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress on Wednesday that the economy has ""regained some traction"" after a lull in late spring, reinforcing expectations of higher interest rates during the final stretch of the presidential campaign."
Sci/Tech," One of the Internet's more fascinating social experiments was born at a time when it seemed all the dot coms were dying. Wikipedia, a free online encyclopedia started in January 2001, has since surprised Web watchers by maturing into a popular reference site."
Sci/Tech," Political couch potatoes who can't get enough of the impending presidential election will find endless fun with ""The Political Machine."""
Business," The former chief executive of Invesco Funds Group has agreed to pay  #36;500,000 to settle civil fraud charges relating to improper trading at the mutual funds company, his lawyer said Wednesday."
Sports, Dee Brown will have to wait another day to face the Detroit Tigers.
Sci/Tech, A daring plan to have helicopters snag a space capsule as it plunged toward Earth went awry Wednesday when its parachutes failed to open and it slammed into the desert floor.
Sports," Svetlana Kuznetsova squeezed past  fellow Russian Nadia Petrova 7 6, 6 3 at the U.S. Open on  Wednesday to reach her first grand slam semi final."
Sci/Tech, NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe said Wednesday the cost of fixing all the problems with the space shuttle fleet could top  #36;2.2 billion  #151; double the estimated price tag given to Congress a year ago.
Sports, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jerry Rice became the most prolific offensive player in NFL history on Monday night.
Sports," Former champion Lindsay Davenport  shrugged off an eight and a half hour rain delay to breeze into  the semi finals of the U.S. Open with a 6 1, 6 1 victory over  unseeded Japanese Shinobu Asagoe Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. The discovery revolutionized everything from criminal investigations to family law."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell is  leaning toward a determination that the violence in the western  Sudan region of Darfur constitutes genocide, Bush  administration officials said on Wednesday."
Sports,"The weather played havoc with the U.S. Open schedule Wednesday, but it did not affect Lindsay Davenport, who rolled to a quarterfinal victory over Shinobu Asagoe."
Sports,"For the first time in his career, Vijay Singh will enter a tournament as the No. 1 player in the world golf ranking. That status will not change his approach, however."
World,Muttiah Muralitharan says he was ignored for the ICC's World Test  XI because of his bowling action.
Business,"Alan Greenspan said that the economic expansion had ""regained some traction."""
Business,"Delta Air Lines said it would cut 12 percent of its work force and said a bankruptcy filing was a real possibility."""
Business,"Paul A. Samuelson, the Nobel Prize-winning economist, is dissenting from conventional wisdom on the benefits of globalization."
Business,"Western oil companies are running out of likely places to look, and significant finds are becoming rarer."
Sports,"As with Washington-area efforts to land a baseball team, Los Angeles' quest for an NFL team spans years, and is hindered by an owner who feels he has rights to the market."
World,"The roster of the dead in Iraq is a portrait of a military in transition, with ever-widening roles and costs for the country's part-time soldiers, women and Hispanics."
World,"Despite popular support, the federal law banning the sale of 19 kinds of semiautomatic assault weapons is almost certain to expire on Monday."
World,"Lebanon, once a byword for terrorism, has turned into the destination of choice for wealthy families from the Mideast."
Sports,"England lifts the pressure off Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson with a 2-1 win at Poland in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday night, while Italy and France also get victories."
World, Lindsay Davenport is two victories from a second U.S. Open title and the No...
World," The most powerful hurricane to hit Grenada in a decade killed at least 12 people, damaged 90 percent its homes and destroyed a prison, leaving criminals on the loose, officials said Wednesday..."
World," Former Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes' recollections over how he helped President Bush get into the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War have evolved over the years from fuzzy to distinct, with him now expressing remorse for what he did.    Barnes, a Democrat who was one of the most powerful politicians in Texas in the '60s and '70s, said at an Austin campaign rally for Democrat John Kerry that he was ""ashamed"" for helping Bush and sons of other wealthy Texans avoid service in Vietnam..."
Sci/Tech,"Lawyers for the former WorldCom Inc. chief executive have asked a judge to force the government to grant two witnesses immunity from prosecution so they will testify on his behalf at an upcoming trial. <br> <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,Wikipedia has surprised Web watchers by growing fast and maturing into one of the most popular reference sites.
Sci/Tech,Nonprofit group September's Mission set out to create an archival spot in cyberspace for mourners and scholars of the attacks.
Business,Latin America #39;s agricultural giant won a pair of trade victories against farm subsidies for rich countries after the World Trade Organization agreed that Brazilian farmers have been hurt by government assistance for US cotton farmers and European Union 
Business,"Bertelsmann, the world #39;s fourth largest media group, is eyeing acquisitions after Bill Clinton #39;s memoirs and top music acts helped triple its half-year profits."
Business,"Japan #39;s current account surplus expanded 8.2 percent in July from a year earlier for its 13th consecutive month of growth, the government said Thursday."
Business,"Dow Jones  amp; Co., a financial news provider and publisher of the Wall Street Journal, lowered third-quarter guidance on Wednesday, due to declining Journal advertising bookings for September."
Sports,"Ireland #39;s fine start to the World Cup qualification endures. Four points from two matches provide strong foundations, though the performance here might have yielded less."
World, There are reports that at least 12 people were killed and 90 per cent of all homes in Grenada have been destroyed by Hurricane Ivan which has left  quot;incalculable destruction quot; in the Caribbean  #39;Isle of Spice #39;.
Sci/Tech,"Public opinion of the database giant sinks to 12-year low, a new report indicates."
Sci/Tech,"Company is still fiddling with its ""trusted"" PC security technology but says some version of it will be in new Windows."
Sci/Tech,Motorola plans to bring a compromise offer to a Berlin meeting to break a standards stalemate.
Sci/Tech,Panasonic's new DVD recorder has a massive hard drive and can be programmed using a cell phone.
Business,"Ion Ltd., an Australian auto parts maker that supplies Ford Motor Co., appointed outside managers after banks cut off its credit because it spent too much expanding in the US and Australia."
Sci/Tech,"By PETER SVENSSON    NEW YORK (AP) -- You know it's bound to happen: One of the CDs you've burned is going to stop working - be it from scratches, aging, poor manufacturing or the fact that it was made with old software.    But don't turn that disc into a drink coaster quite yet..."
World,_ Royalty and dignitaries from around the world filled the palace Thursday for the marriage of Brunei #39;s crown prince to a 17-year-old half-Swiss commoner in what was likely to be Asia #39;s wedding of the year.
World,New Delhi: India made it clear late on Wednesday that if Pakistan thought that Hurriyat Conference was the only set of people who express the wishes of people of Kashmir then it is  #39;on a wrong tree #39;.
Sci/Tech,A text-messaging service is put into action to choreograph fast-moving political protests.
Sci/Tech,"A versatile portable device can play a role in tests, note-taking and homework, and even act as a blackboard."
Sci/Tech,Missing a key piece to your favorite board game? The Web's abundance of board game sites might help.
Sci/Tech,"IS there anyone more stylish in New York than GIMM MUR SCHWG, the chain-smoking fashion editor of Boldface Names?."
Sci/Tech,"Electronic devices are starting to come equipped with a short-range, high-speed wireless radio technology known as ultrawideband."
World," Millions of drivers use traffic lights and jams as the perfect opportunity to pick up a hot date and sometimes even a marriage partner, according to a survey today."
Business," U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday after  several companies issued profit warnings, while Fed Chairman  Alan Greenspan's remarks that the economy was pulling out of a  summer soft patch did little to quell expectations for a rate  hike later this month."
Sci/Tech,"Postmidnight buyers -- who include insomniacs, night owls and people who like to work late -- seem to be taking advantage of high-speed Internet access in the home."
World,The US presents a new draft UN resolution to put pressure on Sudan to resolve the conflict in the Darfur region.
Sci/Tech,"The increasing power of cellphones is fast shaping innovative forms of compact culture: micro-lit, phone soap operas and made-for-mobile dramas."
Business,"British Airways Plc, Europe #39;s second- largest airline, raised about A\$1.1 billion (\$770 million) from the sale of shares in Qantas Airways Ltd."
Business,A Freaky Future? The mid-term economic outlook from the University of California-Los Angeles Anderson Forecast contends a recession may be brewing just over the horizon.
Sci/Tech,"Launched in 2001, Genesis spent more than two years gathering samples of solar wind -- which normally doesn #39;t reach Earth #39;s surface."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled nine new mice and keyboards, including the company #39;s first hardware products with fingerprint-recognition technology."
Sci/Tech,"sharing, which record companies blame for playing a part in a \$2 billion dollar decline in yearly CD sales since 2000. The House Judiciary Committee."
Sci/Tech,"  In a press release issued yesterday, with the headline  quot;Sybase First to Provide Free Linux Enterprise Class Database for Production Use, quot; Sybase notes that it has  quot;deepened its commitment to the Linux community with the availability of the "
Sports,Whether or not there is a  quot;Wimbledon conspiracy quot; as Serena Williams charged after her controversial loss to Jennifer Capriati at the US Open Tuesday night 
Sports,"If getting to the Super Bowl is half the fun, getting back is nearly impossible. No team over the last five seasons has gone to the NFL championship game in consecutive seasons, and "
Sports," The Seattle Mariners announced prior to Wednesday #39;s game against Cleveland that first baseman/designated hitter Bucky Jacobsen will undergo surgery next week, ending the rookie #39;s 2004 campaign."
World,"KATHMANDU: Thousands of villagers have fled districts in Nepal #39;s remote eastern region following threats by Maoist rebels to attack the area and set up a  quot;people #39;s government, quot; human rights and local officials said yesterday."
Sports," Roger Clemens landed his 326th career victory to earn the Houston Astros a franchise record tying 12th straight win, a 5 2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds in the National League (NL) Wednesday."
Business, The dollar softened on Thursday after  Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sounded more cautious  on the U.S. economic recovery than many investors had expected.
Sci/Tech,Many sellers and a few longtime analysts of eBay say the company is generating fewer of the bidding frenzies that once translated into profits.
Sports," Roger Clemens landed his 326th career  victory to earn the Houston Astros a franchise record tying  12th straight win, a 5 2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds in  the National League (NL) Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Class has been transformed by technology and consumers who are as well informed as they are impatient.
Business,"Delta Air Lines, the third-largest carrier in the United States, announced Wednesday it will cut 7,000 jobs -- 10 percent of its workforce -- during the next 18 months and will slash wages."
World,"Russia #39;s Federal Security Service yesterday offered a reward of 300 million rubles (US\$10.3 million) for information that could help  quot;neutralize quot; two Chechen rebel leaders, and a military official reasserted Russia #39;s right to strike terrorists the world "
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are beginning efforts to retrieve solar atoms from the crashed Genesis space capsule, a day after it plunged to earth and slammed into the Utah desert."
Sci/Tech,MICROSOFT has unveiled a new range of peripherals that include the company #39;s first foray into biometric identification on the desktop.
Sci/Tech,"Today, Panasonic revealed the new models of DIGA DVD recorders. These recorders have HDD capacities of 160GB to 400GB. This is massive storage space for DVD Recorder; it also has high-speed dubbing, and superb home and mobile networking capabilities."
World," Australian and Japanese researchers are working on a prototype  quot;near zero emission quot; coal fired electricity plant in an effort to reduce a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, they said."
World, Democrats raised new questions about President Bush's Vietnam era National Guard service on Wednesday as White House hopeful John Kerry charged the Iraq war was draining resources from the U.S. economy at home.
Business,"  Delta Air Lines, attempting to avert bankruptcy, said Wednesday it aims to cut  $5 billion in annual costs by slashing nearly 12 percent of its work force, dropping Dallas Fort Worth as a hub, and trimming its fleet of planes."
World, The Bush administration said Wednesday it will put off until after the election a final decision on a plan to allow road building and logging on 58 million acres of remote forests where both are now prohibited.
World," John Kerry's campaign has bought or reserved airtime in 20 states to run ads between now and Nov. 2. His commercials are slated to start in each state and media market on a staggered basis, and in some states they may not run at all."
Sports," Roger Clemens landed his 326th career  victory to earn the Houston Astros a franchise record tying  12th straight win, a 5 2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds in  the National League (NL) Wednesday."
Business, The dollar edged up against the yen on Thursday as surprisingly limp machinery orders data for Japan helped investors to recoup earlier losses made on cautious remarks about U.S. growth by the Federal Reserve chief.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average ended down almost one percent on Thursday after surprisingly weak machinery orders data jolted investor confidence in Japan's economic outlook and triggered selling across the board.
Business, EU finance ministers gather in the Netherlands Friday for informal talks likely dominated by efforts to agree on reforms to the long strained budget rules underpinning the euro.
Sports, Forget last season's win over Indianapolis in the AFC championship game. Don't focus on the Super Bowl title two weeks later. Block out Elton John's pregame performance Thursday night.
Sports," Tony Sanneh scored his first MLS goal in six years, helping the Columbus Crew extend their unbeaten streak to 12 games with a 1 0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night."
Sports," In the players' lounge, in the locker rooms, in officials' offices Wednesday, TVs around the U.S. Open showed Jennifer Capriati's quarterfinal victory over Serena Williams."
Business,Delta Air Lines #39; jolting move Wednesday to shut down its hub at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will result in fewer flight options for travelers while aiding its competitors.
Business," 09/09/04   For the third time in as many weeks, the World Trade Organization has handed down decisions against US ruling against US anti dumping and cotton subsidy policies, and rejecting Washington #39;s appeal of an earlier ruling upholding "
Business,"Facing prison in late October, former star investment banker Frank Quattrone is hoping a federal appeals court will overturn his obstruction-of-justice conviction."
Business,"Maurice  quot;Hank quot; Greenberg, chairman of American International Group, the world #39;s largest insurer, said hurricane losses in Florida may stop a decline in property insurance rates."
Business,"Raymond Cunningham, the former chief executive of Invesco Funds Group, agreed to pay \$500,000 to settle lawsuits over improper mutual fund trading, his lawyers said yesterday."
Business,"n an apparent mea culpa, the chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores said yesterday that the company #39;s  quot;message has not in fact gotten out quot; and called it  quot;management #39;s failure."
Business,"Leslie R. Caldwell, a veteran prosecutor who directed the Justice Department #39;s probe of Enron Corp. until early this year, has joined the Morgan, Lewis  amp; Bockius LLP law firm as a partner in its criminal defense and investigations unit."
Business,"NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Viacom Inc., the media company that owns CBS and MTV, offered investors a financial incentive to buy shares of the Blockbuster Inc."
Business,"Some of the fizz is gone from the proposed merger between Molson and Golden, Colo.-based Adolph Coors Co. Molson has had trouble convincing institutional shareholders the Coors deal "
Business,Tomball City Council approved a \$40.5 million budget Tuesday that entails utility rate hikes and pay raises but no increase in the property tax rate.
Business,"A lawyer for Michael S. Ovitz, the former president of the Walt Disney Company, argued Wednesday that his client should be excused as a defendant in a lawsuit "
Sci/Tech,"The Genesis space capsule and its precious cargo -- billions of particles from the sun -- crashed into the Utah desert Wednesday in a last-minute bungling of a near-flawless, three-year scientific odyssey."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia today officially announced the Nokia 9300, a smartphone that had been rumored to exist since CeBIT. The 9300 is part of the same family as its bigger brother, the 9500, and is designed for mobile professionals "
Sci/Tech,"The discovery suggests that the care that crocodiles, birds, and other modern descendents of archosaurs give to their young may be an ancestral characteristic."
Sci/Tech,"WINDOWS XP Service Pack 2 is all about security; don #39;t let anybody convince you otherwise. This is no midway step to Longhorn, Microsoft #39;s next-generation operating system that is more than three years away "
Sci/Tech,The scientist who discovered genetic  quot;fingerprinting quot; 20 years ago said yesterday that he has some worries about the use of the technology.
Sci/Tech,MANY inexpensive DVD recorders will do a fine job as a replacement for your VCR when it comes to time-shifting television programs.
Sci/Tech,The basic technology is called voice-over-IP and it is referred to as VOIP. Free! Sign up here to receive our SiteWatcher e-Newsletter!
Sci/Tech,"With NASA #39;s broken Genesis capsule stuck in the Utah desert and its shuttle assembly building battered by a hurricane at Cape Canaveral, the US space agency defended its budget and mission on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The number of  quot;inappropriate quot; email attachments sent to businesses has fallen but the reason for this isn #39;t immediately apparent, email security vendor MessageLabs says in a media release."
Sports,The consensus of two of the highest-ranking executives in the United States Tennis Association is that Serena Williams definitely got a raw deal in her US Open quarterfinal loss to Jennifer Capriati Tuesday evening.
Sports,"LONDON : Sven-Goran Eriksson is redeemed as England coach partly through luck but also because he took the bold selection decisions necessary ahead of England #39;s 2-1 victory over Poland, the British press said."
Sports,"Family division or heavyweight contest, either way the gloves will be off at the US Open if Lleyton Hewitt survives his quarterfinal bout with Tommy Haas on Thursday (4am Friday morning AEST)."
Sports,"Anybody? Someone stand up. Well, since the Tiger Woods of the late 90s is absent, the number one golfer in the world is...Vijay Singh?"
Sports,"New England Patriots wide receiver Chas Gessner (18) is brought down by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Deke Cooper (35) in the second quarter of preseason NFL play, last Thursday in Foxboro, Mass."
Sports,Canada now meet the Czech Republic on Saturday for a place in Tuesday #39;s final while defending champions the United States face-off against Finland on Friday.
Sports,Fast bowler Brett Lee was recalled to Australia #39;s squad and legspinner Stuart MacGill was dropped for next month #39;s four-test tour of India.
Sports,"Andy Roddick, along with Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish and the doubles pair of twins Bob and Mike Bryan will make up the US team to compete with Belarus in the Davis Cup, reported CRIENGLISH."
World,"ST. GEORGE #39;S, GRENADA - The most powerful hurricane to hit Grenada in a decade killed at least 12 people, damaged 90 percent of the country #39;s homes and destroyed a prison, leaving criminals on the loose, officials said Wednesday."
World,"NEW DELHI, Sept 8: Pakistan and India announced their determination on Wednesday to resolve the Kashmir issue according to the letter and spirit of the Shimla Agreement , and invoked the purposes "
World,"The French Education Minister, Francois Fillon, said yesterday that up to 120 Muslim girls were still disobeying the government #39;s ban on wearing headscarves in state schools since the new school year started last week."
World,Nepal #39;s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on Thursday that he would seek more help from India to crush a Maoist revolt wracking his homeland as he began talks with senior Indian leaders in New Delhi.
World,"A Zimbabwe judge is to hand down sentences on Friday against the alleged mastermind of a coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, Briton Simon Mann, and 67 other suspected mercenaries who were convicted two weeks ago."
Business,Airline warns it may file for bankruptcy if too many senior pilots take early retirement option. Delta Air LInes #39; CEO says it faces bankruptcy if it can #39;t slow the pace of pilots taking early retirement.
Business,Latin America #39;s agricultural giant scored two trade victories Wednesday against rich countries #39; farm subsidies after the World Trade Organization agreed with Brazil 
Sports,"  With two World Series rings and plenty of postseason experience over his 21 year career, Roger Clemens knows a lot about winning."
World,"The most powerful hurricane to hit the Caribbean in nearly a decade killed at least 15 people including a Canadian, damaged 90 per cent of its homes and destroyed a prison, leaving "
World,"Indonesia #39;s financial markets have reacted with shock to an explosion at the Australia embassy, with both shares and the currency sliding."
World,ROME : A top Italian official leaves for the Middle East to seek the help of Arab countries to secure the release of two female Italian aid workers taken hostage in Iraq.
World,"A powerful bomb exploded near the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least three people and wounding 50, witnesses and officials said."
World,"South Korea acknowledged today that it conducted a plutonium-based nuclear experiment more than 20 years ago, shortly after it admitted to scientific tests involving uranium."
Business,The dollar softened on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sounded more cautious on the US economic recovery than many investors had expected.
Business,"  Frank Quattrone, who led some of the most celebrated initial public offerings of the late 1990s, was sentenced to 18 months in prison Wednesday for interfering with a federal probe into those hot IPOs."
Business,"A joint venture between Japan #39;s Suzuki Motor Corp. and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. has recalled 157,480 Alto model cars, Changan Automobile said Thursday."
Business,"  About 8,000 employees of the federal tax agency walked off the job yesterday in Ontario and BC, including 280 in London, leaving public phone queries unanswered and federal revenue cheques uncashed."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, Sep 08, 2004 (AFX-UK via COMTEX) -- Sony Corp will launch its popular projection televisions with large liquid crystal display (LCD) screens in China early next year, a company spokeswoman said."
Sports,For the first time since 1998 neither Venus nor Serena Williams will end the year with a grand slam singles title in her possession.
Sports,"The skinny: Tonight, 9 pm (ABC). Since these AFC kingpins can #39;t meet on Super Bowl Sunday, it #39;s pure marketing genius to have them hook up on opening night."
Sports,"Deep in the heart of every hockey fan lurks the fluke-flamed fear that something bizarre, something truly against all reason, could snatch victory in its cruel jaws."
Sports,Leg spinner Stuart MacGill and all rounder Andrew Symonds were left out of Australia #39;s squad on Thursday for the tour to India in October and November after the selectors decided to go for fresh blood.
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard is sending bomb experts to Jakarta with Foreign Minister Alexander Downer Thursday night. That follows a powerful blast near the Australian 
World,"BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei Darussalam -- The heir to oil-rich Brunei #39;s throne married a half-Swiss commoner Thursday in a glittering ceremony attended by government leaders and blue-blooded guests from around the world."
World,"An Israeli helicopter fired a missile early Thursday at a group of militants in northern Gaza during an army operation there, wounding at least one person, witnesses and hospital officials said."
World,"US warplanes have bombed houses in the Iraqi city of Falluja for a third successive night, killing at least eight people, four of them children, doctors and residents say."
World," A powerful explosion rocked the Australian embassy in central Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least three people in the vicinity and injuring more than 100, witnesses and local radio said."
World," Hong Kong media and a rights group accused Beijing on Thursday of meddling in a weekend election, saying its publicity about a pro democracy candidate jailed for hiring a prostitute was timed to influence the result."
Sci/Tech," RealNetworks Inc. is ending a temporary promotion that slashed the price of its downloadable songs to 49 cents, but bargain hunters will still be able to find some deals at its online music store."
World," U.S. and Iraqi security forces launched attacks Thursday to flush out insurgents in northern Iraq, the military and Iraqi officials said."
Sci/Tech," Perhaps it didn't take a scientific study, but Forrester Research has determined that folks love their digital video recorders (DVR) and hate commercials."
World," From special forces commander to soldier of fortune, Simon Mann's colorful career reads like a thriller. Born to a world of wealth and privilege, the British mercenary made a fortune in some of Africa's bloodiest wars  #151; and even enjoyed a stint in the movies."
Sports,"The Yankees would like to void Jason Giambi's contract, but they continue to face serious roadblocks."
Sci/Tech," Apple claims most users are protected from the worst dangers of the flaws, many of which originate in the OS' open source components."
Business, The dollar edged up against the yen on  Thursday as surprisingly limp machinery orders data for Japan  helped investors to recoup earlier losses made on cautious  remarks about U.S. growth by the Federal Reserve chief.
World, Two devastating hurricanes have given President Bush something his political advisers couldn't dream up: the chance to play comforter in chief in a battleground state he is determined to win again.
Sci/Tech," Genetically modified fish may one day be used to produce human proteins to treat illnesses such as lung disease, liver problems and even some cancers."
Business," Volkswagen AG has warned that over  30,000 jobs could be at risk if it fails to win a pay freeze  and other concessions in talks with German unions this month,  the Wall Street Journal Europe reported on Thursday."
Sports,"Heavy rain wiped out a doubleheader between the Yankees and the Devil Rays on Wednesday. Another doubleheader is scheduled for Thursday, as is more rain."
World," Pakistan air force jets bombed  suspected al Qaeda linked militants in a western tribal region  on Thursday, a day after six people were killed there in  clashes between government troops and gunmen, officials said."
Business,"In an effort to avoid bankruptcy Delta Air Lines Inc. announced that it is eliminating  7,000 jobs, closing its Texas hub and seeking wage concessions from its pilots."
World," South Korean government scientists  enriched a small amount of plutonium in a one off experiment in  1982, the Science and Technology Ministry said on Thursday."
Sports,Indianapolis' loss to New England in the A.F.C. championship game in January will have an impact on officiating as the N.F.L. begins the 2004 season Thursday night.
Business,"At a ""Bush-Kerry trade debate"" Wednesday stand-ins for President Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John F. Kerry outlined the candidates' differences on such issues as outsourcing and free trade."
Business,"Utilities running the nation's high-voltage electric lines have done extensive tree trimming that should cut chances of blackouts, according to a federal report released Wednesday."
World, South African police said on  Thursday two suspects had been arrested in a probe into  violations of laws related to weapons of mass destruction  (WMD).
Business,"An explosion in Jakarta, feared to be a car bomb, sends shares tumbling on Indonesia's main stock exchange."
World,At least six have been killed after a huge explosion outside Australia's embassy in the Indonesian capital.
World,The Cabinet meets on Thursday after a reshuffle of Tony Blair's top team which sees Alan Milburn returning.
Business,"Delta said it would cut 12 percent of its work force and that a bankruptcy filing was ""a real possibility."""
Business,"H. Lee Scott Jr., the chief of Wal-Mart Stores, spoke at length about the image problems that have dogged the giant retailer."
Sports,The spotlight will shine on Jamal Lewis this weekend when the Ravens open their season in Cleveland against the team Lewis has historically dominated.
Sports,Maryland defensive ends Shawne Merriman's goal is to be considered the best nationally by season's end.
Sports,"Pedro Martinez pitches six innings of two-hit ball, and the Boston Red Sox complete a three-game sweep of the Athletics with an 8-3 win."
Sports,"Roger Clemens got his 326th win and the Astros beat the Reds, 5-2, to move into the NL wild-card lead with their 12th straight win."
Sports,"Jason Kidd, who underwent off-season knee surgery, made his long-awaited season debut for the Nets on Monday night and turned in an impressive effort."
World, Pedro Martinez hardly had to outpitch Tim Hudson   Oakland's All Star right hander staked Boston to a huge lead himself...
World," The most powerful hurricane to hit the Caribbean in nearly a decade killed at least 12 people in Grenada, damaged 90 percent of its homes and destroyed a prison that left criminals running loose, officials said Wednesday..."
Sports,"Lauren Jackson returns from a three-game absence to score 15 points, helping Seattle get an 86-67 victory over the Shock."
World," The Pentagon is under increasing fire for its handling of the prison abuse investigation, as some retired military officers call for an independent commission to get to the bottom of the four month old scandal.    Their appeal came a day before Thursday's hearings by the Senate and House armed services panels, which were reviewing the two latest reports ordered by the Defense Department..."
Sports,"The big question is how fourth-ranked Cal won at Southern Mississippi but lost its Rose Bowl spot to Texas, which did not play Saturday."
World," With win after win, all of Lindsay Davenport's talk about retirement sounds more and more premature. Now she's two victories from a second U.S..."
Sports,"The Mike Mularkey era in Buffalo began with an 0-4 record. But eight weeks and six victories later, the Bills suddenly find themselves in the playoff hunt."
Sci/Tech,Upgrade to high-performance server will include AMD's dual-core chip.
Sci/Tech,The company's latest digital camera includes advanced video features.
Sci/Tech,"NASA's \$264 million Genesis mission came to a sudden and violent end on Wednesday morning, when a capsule returning with samples of the Sun slammed into the desert."
Sci/Tech,Scientists believe that they have reconstructed the pivotal event that created the one-celled organism from which all animals and plants are descended.
Sci/Tech,Japan's typhoon record was broken with a bang this week as battering winds and mountainous waves overturned ocean-going freighters.
Sci/Tech,"It can be safely guessed that Stuart Pivar, a scientist and art collector, has more than 300 objects in his duplex apartment."
Sci/Tech,"Newmont Mining Corporation, the world's biggest gold producer, has been trailed by allegations of pollution."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday's technology designs are becoming popular among those in their teens and 20's eager to usher back a time they experienced only barely, if at all."
Sci/Tech,"speed connections and software improvements are giving rise to subscription services for music, movies, sports events and talk radio to PC's."
Business,nron Corp. #39;s interim chief executive has asked a federal bankruptcy judge to award his firm a \$25 million  quot;success fee quot; for stabilizing the fallen Houston energy giant.
Sci/Tech,"9. (Guardian News Service):The genetic profiles held by police for criminal investigations are not sophisticated enough to prevent false identifications, according to the father of DNA fingerprinting."
Sports,"OAKLAND, CALIF. - - Pedro Martinez hardly had to outpitch Tim Hudson -akland #39;s All-Star righthander staked Boston to a huge lead himself."
Sports,"The Giants outhit the Rockies, 16-5...Bonds is now one walk shy of the major league record of 198, which he set in 2002...San Francisco won the season series from Colorado, 11-8."
World,The erosion of some of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr #39;s status showed recently when his supporters gathered outside his office here.
World,"Hong Kong media and a rights group accused Beijing on Thursday of meddling in a weekend election, saying its publicity about a pro-democracy candidate jailed for hiring a prostitute was timed to influence the result."
Sports,"  Josh Smith scored inside off a miss by Al Harrington with 17 seconds remaining to help the Atlanta Hawks defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 96 92, and end a nine game losing streak."
World," North Korea has warned that South Korea's uranium enrichment experiment could fuel an arms race in northeast Asia, accusing the United States of practising  quot;double standards. quot;"
Sports, Tony Parker scored 17 points and had five assists to lead a balanced San Antonio attack that handed the Spurs a 91 75 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
World, Former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic was forced to take a back seat at his trial for genocide and war crimes as lawyers imposed on him by a UN tribunal examined his first defence witness.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: NASA #39;s Genesis space capsule slammed into the Utah desert Wednesday after its parachutes failed, leaving doubts if its invaluable cargo of microcosmic solar dust survived the journey to Earth."
Sci/Tech,"Intel plans to increase focus on WiMax connectivity and multicore processing, two innovations that the chipmaker believes will drive future industry growth."
Sports,"New York: Mariana Alves, the umpire at the centre of the controversial US Open quarterfinal between Jennifer Capriati and Serena Williams yesterday, will not officiate at any more matches in this year #39;s event."
Sports,RYDER CUP skipper Bernhard Langer last night claimed Luke Donald #39;s European Masters win proved how valuable he will be when they face the mighty Americans next weekend.
Sports,Nobody inside golf thinks Tiger Woods is the best player in the world anymore. Or the second best. Or perhaps even third. But now that truth is painfully official.
Sports,"Pedro Martnez hardly had to outpitch Tim Hudson. Hudson, Oakland #39;s All-Star right-hander, staked Boston to a huge lead himself."
Sports,"It wasn #39;t so much that Team Canada brushed aside Slovakia with all the disdain of an elephant disposing of a bothersome gnat, but it was the manner in which the disposal was done that added depth to the 5-0 victory."
Business,"Britain #39;s WPP Group Plc has offered to pay more than \$1.25 billion for advertising firm Gray Global Group, the Wall Street Journal said on Thursday, citing an unidentified person familiar with the matter."
Business,"ABC Learning Centres Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest day-care operator, plans to spend A\$380 million (\$264 million) buying rivals to cut costs and lift its share of the nation #39;s market to a fifth."
Business, The turnaround specialist hired to get Enron out of bankruptcy is asking for  $25 million for almost reaching the end of the tunnel.
Sci/Tech,"Sybase, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and wireless software, deepened its commitment to the Linux community with the availability of a free deployment version of an enterprise-class Linux database-Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise "
Sports," Daniel Cabrera pitched three hit ball into the eighth inning, and Jose Leon and Melvin Mora had two RBIs apiece to lead the surging Baltimore Orioles past the Minnesota Twins 4 1 on Monday."
Sports,First came concerns about the adjustments Shawn Chacon had to make in becoming the closer for the Colorado Rockies. Then came worries about the problems of the Rockies 
Sports,"Despite being part of eight playoff teams, including five World Series appearances and two championships, Clemens isn #39;t sure he has ever experienced the kind of wave like the one the Astros are currently riding."
World, Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said Thursday that Israel had never been closer to expelling veteran Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from his West Bank headquarters.
Sports,Jason Kidd made his season debut and assisted on Richard Jefferson #39;s game-winning jumper from the lane with 7.1 seconds left as the New Jersey Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 88-86 Monday night.
World, International peacekeepers in Afghanistan said they had received a tip off that a  quot;terrorist quot; posing as a cameraman was trying to enter the capital.
World, Members of a U.S. military commission are being challenged by defense attorneys who say their ties to the war on terror could affect their ability to fairly judge four detainees charged with war crimes.
World," Hurricane Ivan pummeled Grenada, Barbados and other islands with its devastating winds and rains, causing at least 15 deaths, before setting a direct course for Jamaica, Cuba and the hurricane weary southern United States..."
Business,"Delta Air Lines unveiled changes yesterday that will remake its business, but officials warned that soaring costs still could land the nation #39;s third-largest carrier carrier in bankruptcy court."
Business,"The United States has been ordered to withdraw some of its support for producers of cotton and other commodities, according to a World Trade Organization report made public Wednesday."
Business,"Invesco Funds Group will become part of a sister mutual-fund family, ending a 74-year-old Denver institution and opening a door to changing the name of the city #39;s football stadium."
Sci/Tech,A NASA spacecraft carrying solar particles that were captured a million miles from Earth slammed into the Utah desert yesterday and cracked open after its parachutes 
Sci/Tech,Austin-based Metrowerks Corp. has sold one of its development lines to Finland #39;s Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK) for an undisclosed amount.
Sports,Season openers like tonights dont get much more exciting than this. The NFL schedule-makers knew what they were doing when they sent 
Sports,"For the second consecutive road game, the United States got a late goal from a second-half substitute to gain a tie in World Cup qualifying."
Sports,"As hot as Ichiro has been - and he sizzled to a 13-game hitting streak with a single in the seventh inning last night -ven he isn #39;t as hot as Edgar Martinez in the past six games, hitting ."
Sports,"Sue Bird led Seattle with 23 points and Lauren Jackson returned from a three-game absence to score 15, helping the Storm snap a three-game losing streak."
World,Pakistan has eulogized a recent Pak-Indian joint statement for pushing forward the peace process between the two arch-rivals. The Nation newspaper Thursday quoted Masood Khan 
Business,"Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has begun a share exchange offer to split off its Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) unit and put the video rental chain "
Business,"Franks Nursery Inc., a lawn and garden specialty chain that grew out of a Depression-era produce market in Detroit, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday for a second time and said it would close all 169 of its stores."
Business,"After 22 years of experimentation, the maker of the nation #39;s first self-contained artificial heart yesterday asked the federal government for permission to begin "
Business,"Canadians are paying more to borrow money for homes, cars and other purchases today after a quarter-point interest-rate increase by the Bank of Canada yesterday was quickly matched by the chartered banks."
Sci/Tech,THE Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) says the government #39;s  #39;Get It Right #39; policy in regards to IT contracts is total nonsense.
Sci/Tech,SUBANG JAYA: IBM (www.ibm.com) has released the beta version of its latest enterprise-grade integration software to Malaysian customers.
Sports,"  Brazilian born striker Kevin Kuranyi scored the equalizer to earn Germany a 1 1 draw with Brazil in a friendly in Berlin, that was a rematch of their 2002 World Cup final."
Sports,Maybe it was The Trade. Maybe it was The Fight. Maybe it was just the inevitable byproduct of a supremely talented team finding its groove.
Sports,"After the United States advanced to the World Cup of Hockey semifinals Tuesday night, some of the players already started talking about facing Finland."
Sports,"Houston, TX -- Roger Clemens pitched seven strong innings to win his fourth straight start and was supported by four first-inning homers, as the red-hot Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of Cincinnati with a 5-2 victory and matched a franchise "
World,"A car bomb attack outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday bears all the hallmarks of a Malaysian terror suspect who is a senior member of an al Qaeda-linked group, Indonesia #39;s police chief said."
World,"ST. GEORGE #39;S, GrenadaThe most powerful hurricane to hit Grenada in a decade killed more than a dozen people, damaged 90 per cent of its homes and destroyed a prison, leaving criminals on the loose, officials said yesterday."
Business,"Delta Air Lines #39; third-largest hub at Salt Lake City International Airport will be spared from closure and will gain 58 daily flights, including one to Mexico, under a far-reaching "
Business,Qantas shares returned to trade this morning after the overnight sale of British Airways #39; (BA) billion-dollar stake in the airline.
Business,"Volkswagen AG is threatening to eliminate 30,000 jobs ahead of next week #39;s wage talks with unions as Europe #39;s biggest carmaker seeks cost cuts similar to agreements reached by other German companies, including DaimlerChrysler AG."
Business,"A decade after it acquired Blockbuster, Viacom Inc. yesterday took a key step toward unloading the struggling 19-year-old video rental chain and giving it long-expected independence early next month."
Business,"New menu items helped lift McDonald #39;s to a 16th consecutive increase in monthly comparable sales, the fast-food giant said Wednesday, and more sandwiches are on the way."
Business,"The Bank of Canada rate will hit four per cent by late next year, an economist predicts. OTTAWA -- The Bank of Canada raised its key policy interest rate yesterday while hinting that this could be the start of a new upward trend in borrowing costs."
Business,BRISBANE (Dow Jones)--Australian childcare provider ABC Learning Centres Ltd. (ABS.AU) said Thursday it has agreed to buy two rivals in aA\$313 million cash and stock 
Business,The Adolph Coors brewery says it could force Molson to brew Coors Light in Canada for 10 years -- without a profit-sharing agreement.
Sci/Tech,"DUGWAY PROVING GROUNDS, Utah -- NASA #39;s Genesis return capsule crashed into the desert Wednesday morning due to an apparent malfunction in its parachutes."
Sci/Tech,"This has been a big week for future technology in San Francisco: Intel filled much of Moscone Center with the Intel Developer Forum, its technical conference on the cool stuff it has up its sleeve, from CPU speed bumps to new wireless networking standards "
Sci/Tech,"Trying to regain some of its lost market share, Nokia Corp. is hoping to woo both enterprise and consumer customers with a lighter, sleeker version of its high-end Communicator "
Sci/Tech,"Last fall, the Blaster Internet worm slammed into Cable Bahamas like a digital hurricane, clogging Web connections for the tiny Internet service provider #39;s 22,000 subscribers."
Sci/Tech,"California Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced Tuesday that his office will join a pair of independent plaintiffs in a false claims lawsuit against Diebold Election Systems, the company supplying "
Sci/Tech,"As any cell-phone user knows, background noise, including traffic jams and bustling streets, can be a nuisance. The cacophony becomes even worse when the caller insists on yelling over the noise."
Sci/Tech,"A MICRO robot which kills flies and powers itself using their dead bodies, is being developed by British boffins. The EcoBot II, attracts flies by emitting a stench concocted from human excrement."
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to storage technology, there are a number of vendors pushing back the frontiers in what is possible. This week Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), one of the giants in this extremely competitive space "
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco, September 9: International Business Machines Corp late on Wednesday rolled out a new version of its database software aimed at users of Linux and Unix operating systems that it hopes will help the company take away market share from market "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo, owner of the world #39;s second-most-used Internet search engine, said it began testing a service that searches for travel bargains and provides links to hotel and airline booking Web sites."
Sports,England got strikes from sparkling debut starter Jermain Defoe and Michael Owen to defeat Poland in a Uefa World Cup qualifier in Chorzow.
Sports,"A surprise choice for Wednesday #39;s friendly against Brazil, 20-year-old Robert Huth made full use of his debut in Germany #39;s starting team to impress Juergen Klinsmann and his Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho."
Sports,Vijay Singh #39;s ascension to No.1 in the world rankings was a mere formality. Anyone paying attention knew Singh had been playing with more consistent excellence than anyone else over the last two years.
Sports,"TORSHAVN, Faroe Islands Frances coach, Raymond Domenech, said his team had to show more commitment after their 2-0 victory over the Faroe Islands in a World Cup qualifier marred by the expulsion of captain Patrick Vieria for diving."
Sports,"DENVER (Ticker) -- The lowest career ERA in the history of Coors Field just got a little higher. Deivi Cruz highlighted a four-run, eighth-inning rally against Steve Reed with a two-run double and Edgardo "
Sports,"The Dolphins acquired Lamar Gordon from the St. Louis Rams on Wednesday in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2005. The 6-foot-1, 228-pound Gordon passed a physical and was expected to practice with the team today."
Sports,"The Jets signed 33-year-old cornerback Terrell Buckley, who was released by New England on Sunday, after putting nickel back Ray Mickens on season-ending injured reserve yesterday with a torn ACL in his left knee."
Sports,Edgar Martinez overshadowed Ichiro Suzuki #39;s chase of the Major League #39;s single-season hits record with a two-homer night. The long balls weren #39;t enough for Seattle 
World,"THE HAGUE If the European Union talks to the rebels, we will declare a unilateral cease-fire, said Vice President Ali Osman Taha of Sudan after his meeting with a Dutch government delegation visiting Khartoum on Jan. 30."
World,"Palestinian gunmen have confronted a column of Israeli armoured vehicles in the Gaza Strip, sparking a fierce firefight which has left at least one dead and five wounded."
World,Dozens of Muslim girls have been disobeying the French government #39;s recent ban on wearing headscarves in public schools since the school year began last week.
World,"Pakistani jet fighters and helicopter gunships launched air strikes on the South Waziristan tribal area bordering Afghanistan, killing dozens of people on Thursday, a witness said."
Sports,Mario Lemieux has been saying for days that he isn #39;t worried about failing to score a goal in the World Cup. Same with the many teammates who have insisted 
Sports,"Pinch-hitter Robin Ventura hit his 18th career grand slam to tie Willie McCovey for third place on the career list, Hideo Nomo won for the first time in 11 decisions and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 Tuesday night."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rejected reported peace overtures by Syria on Wednesday, saying it had to crack down on Islamic militant groups under its control before negotiations that stalled in 2000 could resume."
World," Pakistani jet fighters and  helicopter gunships launched air strikes on the South  Waziristan tribal area bordering Afghanistan, killing dozens of  people on Thursday, a witness said."
World,"\Pakistani jets bomb suspected militants gathering close to the Afghan border, military officials say."
World,Nazi commander accused of  massacres in Slovakia goes on trial in Munich.
World,The alleged writer of the disruptive Sasser virus has been formally charged by German prosecutors.
World,Roger Federer leads Andre Agassi two sets to one before rain interrupts their US Open quarter-final.
World,"A bill to regulate South Africa's 200,000 traditional healers is to be debated in parliament."
World,"  Russia's top general threatened yesterday to strike terrorists ''in any region of the world, quot; and the Kremlin offered a  $10 million reward for information leading to the killing or capture of Chechnya's top rebel leaders."
World,"  A powerful explosion rocked the Australian embassy in central Jakarta this morning, killing at least three people in the vicinity and injuring more than 100, witnesses and local radio said."
World,"  A Wal Mart  owned discount store rising a half mile from the ancient temples of Teotihuacan has touched off a fight by a small coalition that doesn't want to see the big, boxy outlet from the top of the Pyramid of the Sun."
World,  Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev yesterday called for a ''clear and careful analysis quot; of last week's hostage drama at a school in southern Russia and argued that parliament should be involved in the investigation.
World,"  At Sheik Omar Clinic, a big book records 10,363 violent deaths in Baghdad and nearby towns since the war began last year    deaths caused by car bombs, clashes between Iraqis and coalition forces, mortar attacks, revenge killings, and robberies."
World,"  Iran risks action by the United Nations Security Council if it breaks a promise to suspend uranium enrichment activity by November, Britain said yesterday. Tehran defiantly declared it has a right to continue its program."
Sci/Tech,Deal masks an interest in controversial digital content distribution patents?
World," Scientists with tweezers picked through the twisted wreckage of a space capsule that crash landed on Earth, hoping that microscopic clues to the evolution of the solar system weren't completely lost in Utah's salt flats.    NASA engineers were stunned Wednesday when neither parachute deployed aboard the Genesis capsule and the craft plummeted to the ground at 193 mph, breaking open like a clamshell and exposing its collection of solar atoms to contamination..."
World, Newly unearthed memos state George W. Bush was suspended from flying for the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam war because he failed to meet Guard standards and failed to take his annual flight physical as required...
Sci/Tech, Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co.  will join hands in a bid to save costs and create an  international standard for the software that operates a car's  electronic systems.
Business,"The dollar kept its overnight gains against the euro on Tuesday, finding a tenuous footing after weeks of losses as traders took stern words by European officials as a "
Business,"Shares in Australia #39;s three largest childcare companies have surged, after they announced details of a major merger proposal. Under the plan, ABC Learning will merge with Child Care Centres Australia and Peppercorn "
Sci/Tech," IBM will upgrade its Opteron based e325 server for high performance computing with Advanced Micro Devices #39; dual core chip in 2005, the company plans to announce Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"A German teenager who created the Sasser worm that disrupted computers around the world in May has been charged with computer sabotage, a crime carrying a maximum five-year jail term."
Sci/Tech, Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. will join hands in a bid to save costs and create an international standard for the software that operates a car's electronic systems.
Sports,"Rain played havoc with the schedule makers at the US Open yesterday. After eight days of ideal weather, rain forced significant revisions in the schedule, scuttling the day "
Sports,"Just five days before their season-opener against the New Orleans Saints, the New York Jets shuffled their secondary. Cornerback Ray Mickens was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season, while veteran cornerback Terrell Buckley jetted in."
Sci/Tech,"Yueqi Guo, a 17-year-old senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, grew up hearing that her grandfather in China had died because doctors failed to recognize his cancer until it was too late."
World,Undated photo made available 08 September 2004 shows Brunei #39;s Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Bolkiah (L) with Sarah Salleh (R) sitting along the seashore in Bandar Seri Begawan.
World,At least 50 people were killed and several injured when Pakistan #39;s fighter planes bombed hideouts of Al-Qaida militants today in the tribal region close to the Afghanistan border.
World,HONG KONG : It #39;s 6.00 pm and election candidate Choy So-yuk wipes sweat from her brow as her voice drifts from the speakers in Hong Kong #39;s seedy Wan Chai district.
World," Chechen rebels, in a swift reply to a Russian bounty offer for their leaders, promised on Thursday to give  #36;20 million to anyone helping them to capture President Vladimir Putin."
Business," Britain's WPP Group Plc has offered to pay more than  #36;1.25 billion for advertising firm Gray Global Group, the Wall Street Journal said on Thursday, citing an unidentified person familiar with the matter."
Business," Inflation in Germany, the eurozone's biggest economy, picked up to 2.0 percent last month from 1.8 percent in July as a result of high oil prices, official data showed."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. has released a patch for 15 Mac OS X flaws, many of them originating from the operating system's open source components."
Sci/Tech, Merrill Lynch's On Demand Index shows a slight increase in subscription and hosted software in the second quarter.
Sci/Tech," Computer server sales in the Asia Pacific region excluding Japan grew by a brisk 12.4 percent to 1.37 billion US dollars in the second quarter after a gain of 9.6 percent in the three months to March, an industry monitor said."
Business,": The OPEC price band for crude oil should be raised to reflect inflation since 2001 and the falling US dollar, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Indonesia #39;s oil minister and secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries "
Business," Volkswagen AG has warned its German  workers that more than 30,000 jobs could be lost if they don't  agree to a pay freeze and other concessions, raising the stakes  ahead of negotiations due to start next week."
Sports,"Amid the stormy gloom in Gotham, the rain-idled Yankees last night had plenty of time to gather in front of their televisions and watch the Red Sox Express roar toward them. The national telecast might have been enough to send a jittery Boss Steinbrenner searching his Bartlett's Familiar Quotations for some  quot;Little Engine That Could quot; metaphor."
Sports,"They are baseball's Delta House, the ragtag Pointer Brothers of Yawkey Way. Winning just about every game on their march to the playoffs, the 2004 Red Sox look like they're going on down to Yasgur's farm to join in a rock 'n' roll band."
Sports,"It wouldn't be the US Open if there wasn't at least a day of rain, if they weren't showing video of the Jimmy Connors-Aaron Krickstein death match from 1991."
Sci/Tech," China's Lenovo Group Ltd. is in talks with a major international IT company regarding an acquisition, it said in an announcement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The other party was not named."
Sports,"Roger Clemens got his 326th win to tie Eddie Plank for 11th on the career list and the Astros hit four first-inning home runs to beat the Cincinnati Reds, 5-2, yesterday in Houston and move into the wild-card lead with their 12th straight win."
Sci/Tech,"Children in smoggy areas have retarded lung development which puts them at risk of diseases, say researchers."
Sports,"For better or worse, Ellis Burks has all but committed to trying at all costs to help the Red Sox before the season ends. Burks, one of the game's most prolific righthanded hitters before two surgeries this season set him back, said he plans to decide by next week whether to try to play again this season. And, ..."
Business,Shares in UK-based catering giant Compass slump 20 after the firm says higher costs are set to hit profits.
Sports,"We like to think tonight's Patriots-Colts NFL opener (Ch. 5, 9 o'clock) is all about football. That concept will be put to the test when a tsunami of pop culture rolls into our living rooms during the pregame  quot;NFL Opening Kickoff quot; show at 8."
Sports,"Packers QB Brett Favre is approaching several plateaus: his 13th 3,000-yard season would tie Dan Marino for most all time; should he lead the league in TD passes, he would break the record of four he shares with Johnny Unitas, Len Dawson, and Steve Young; Favre is tied with Marino (10) for most consecutive seasons with 20 TD passes."
Business,"BAE Systems sees profits rise as sales of aircraft at Airbus, in which it owns a stake, increase in the first half of 2004."
Sports,"Remember this amazing run of Patriots prominence. In decades to come, those who rewrite sports history are bound to tell the story with such poetic license that the record will have to be set straight."
Business,The Bank of England is set to keep UK interest rates on hold at 4.75 after five increases since last November.
Sports,Jarome Iginla had two goals and an assist to lead Canada into the World Cup of Hockey semifinals with a 5-0 victory over Slovakia last night.
Sports,"MISSOURI (1-0) VS. TROY STATE (1-0) When, where: Tonight, 7, at Troy, Ala. TV: ESPN2 AP ranking: Missouri is No. 19 The line: Missouri by 10 1/2 Last meeting: 2002, Missouri won, 44-7 What to watch: Missouri QB Brad Smith completed 14 of 22 passes for 233 yards, threw three TD passes and ran for a 34-yard score in a ..."
Sports,"When people talk about sports at the University of Connecticut, the subject most likely is basketball. Men's or women's, it really doesn't matter, since both teams won the national championship last season. But there's another sport on campus that, although it doesn't grab as many headlines, is just as well respected in its circles."
Sports,"Boston College, which is organizing a youth movement on its offensive line, is counting on sophomores Shadu Moore and Jim Marten. They are young, but don't be surprised if the talented underclassmen block everything Penn State throws at them Saturday night at Alumni Stadium in the Eagles' home opener."
Business,"Santander, the Spanish bank bidding 8bn for the UK's Abbey, is selling half its stake in rival Royal Bank of Scotland."
Sports,Vijay Singh's gift bag was without question stuffed more than anyone else's when he left TPC Boston in Norton following Monday's final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Sports,"PROS Home security Rick Karbowski is a longtime golf standout from the Worcester area, so it was fitting that he stormed from behind to win last year's New England Open on a course he knew so well -- Pleasant Valley CC in Sutton. Now that it's time to try and defend the title, you can imagine that he's smiling at ..."
Sports,"LPGA Event: John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic Site: Cedar Ridge Country Club (6,545 yards, par 71), Broken Arrow, Okla. Schedule: Tomorrow-Sunday. Purse: \$1 million. Winner's share: \$150,000. Television: The Golf Channel (tomorrow, 4:30-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 4:30-7 p.m.). Last year: Karrie Webb won her lone 2003 title, a nine-stroke victory on the Tulsa Country Club course. Last week: Cristie Kerr won ..."
Sports,"BRIGHTON Coach: James Philip (eighth year, 10-48-2). Last year's record: 1-8. Returning starters (5): Donald Jeffrey, RB-DE, 5-11, 190, Sr; Garvin Jean-Bon, DB-WR, 5-6, 145, Sr.; Marvin Charles, C-LB, 6-1, 200, Jr.; Jermaine Bell, RB-LB, 5-10, 185, Jr. Returning letterman: Marshaunt Bowden, DE/TE, 6-1, 155, Jr. Strength: Running game. Weakness: Inexperience. Outlook: The Brighton Bengals and seasoned coach Philip have ..."
Sports,"The Globe's undefeated bus will celebrate its 70th anniversary this fall. The bus, originally penned by Gene Mack, made its debut in 1934. It will return on Mondays this fall."
Sports,"The divisional playoff games for determining the Super Bowl participants will be played on Tuesday, Nov. 30. All games will be played on artifical turf. The exact matchups and sites will be announced the day after Thanksgiving. The EMass Super Bowls will be held on Dec. 3-4."
Business,"Delta Air Lines said it would eliminate up to 7,000 jobs and US Airways said it would start charging passengers to make reservations by telephone or at an airport ticket counter."
Sports,J.J. Sullivan gives Tyngsboro its first Eastern Massachusetts scoring leader. Following are the year-by-year scoring leaders for EMass. Year Name School Points 2003 J.J. Sullivan Tyngsboro 208 2002 Gerard Festa St. Mary's 199 2001 Jeff Ross Lowell 166 2000 Stephen Grillo Savio Prep 310 1999 Chris Piscione Chelmsford 168 1998 Brian Fabrizio Norwell 269 1997 Sharif Hartgrove Madison Park 210 ...
Business,"Legislation to be introduced within days in the US House and Senate would require drug companies to publicly register clinical trials and post the results on a government-run website, congressional staff members who are drafting the proposals said yesterday."
Sports,"At Madison Park, coach Dennis Wilson's  quot;MP Pride quot; chant isn't the only phrase that's sticking like peanut butter. There's a new slogan that's catching on at the school."
Business,"Good-bye, Frank Quattrone. The investment banker who became famous in money circles as one of Silicon Valley's main pipelines to Wall Street cash during the 1990s boom heard the bad news yesterday. A federal judge in New York gave him 18 months in prison, a slightly tougher stretch than the sentencing guidelines suggested. Expect the normal cycle of appeals, but ..."
Business,"Cellphone users accustomed to using their phones to play computer games, listen to music, and take pictures now have something new to do with their wireless telephones: respond to magazine and outdoor advertisements."
Business,"After 22 years of experimentation, the maker of the nation's first self-contained artificial heart yesterday asked the federal government for permission to begin selling up to 4,000 of the devices each year as a last-chance treatment for people with irreversible heart failure."
Business,"Dutch drug conglomerate Akzo Nobel NV is planning to set up a research laboratory in East Cambridge, joining a growing list of pharmaceutical firms that have established outposts to tap Greater Boston's biotechnology cluster."
Sports,"The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic, which runs through Sunday in Hamilton, will be known by a different name next year. Fidelity Investments has announced that this is the last year it will sponsor the annual equestrian event that is celebrating its 15th anniversary."
Sports,"Justin Miller allowed two hits over eight innings to outpitch Kelvim Escobar and lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 1-0 victory over the Angels last night in Anaheim, Calif."
Sports,"Tournament officials apologized to two-time champion Serena Williams for the faulty ruling made by chair umpire Mariana Alves during her loss to Jennifer Capriati in Tuesday night's Open quarterfinals.  quot;I told her she was a class act and how much we appreciated how she handled it, quot; Arlen Kantarian , the US Tennis Association's chief executive for professional ..."
Business,Senator Edward M. Kennedy yesterday said he would press US pension plans to disclose proxy votes on the stocks they hold -- as mutual funds must now do -- in response to a government report calling for greater transparency in pensions affecting 100 million workers and \$4 trillion of assets.
Business,Oil prices fell yesterday after an early rally in jittery trading due to hurricane speculation and light volume.
Business,Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video-game making.
Business,"Frank Quattrone, whose deal making made him an investment banking star during the Internet stock bubble and a multimillionaire, was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in prison for obstructing justice. The sentence makes Quattrone, 48, the most prominent Wall Street figure since junk-bond king Michael Milken to face time behind bars."
Business,"Bain Capital, a Boston private-equity firm, has agreed to buy the Canadian phone-directory business of Verizon Communications Inc. for \$1.54 billion. SuperPages Canada is the nation's second-largest publisher of phone directories. The deal includes online directories. SuperPages Canada had \$293 million in revenue last year. (Beth Healy)"
Business,"Before there was Home Depot for shovels and mulch, before there was JoAnn Fabrics for thread and ribbon, there was Frank #39;s Nursery."
Business,"JetBlue Airways Corp. , a low-fare carrier flying mainly on the East Coast, said third-quarter profit will be lower than it expected because of hurricanes that forced flight cancellations in Florida and high fuel costs."
Sci/Tech,"German prosecutors have laid charges of computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems against student Sven Jaschan who has admitted writing the Windows worm."
Sports,Goran Eriksson has come out in full support of his players #39; boycott of the media after the 2 1 victory over Poland.
Sports,"The German contingent in the 74,000-strong crowd that packed out the new look Olympic Stadium in Berlin on Wednesday night were pleasantly surprised to see a positive, attacking Germany team draw 1-1 with Brazil."
Sports,"The Mercury took control early and pummeled Los Angeles 72-58 in front of 6,062 fans at America West Arena on Wednesday night. Phoenix (16-13) moved into a third-place tie in the WNBA #39;s Western Conference by knocking off the league #39;s best team (21-8)."
Sports,"There was a time when winning the Davis Cup wasn #39;ta goal for the United States -- it was an expectation. After recording a 3-2 win over Russia in the 1995 finals, the US was well "
World,"Pakistani jets on Thursday pounded a suspected training facility for foreign militants in a tribal area near the border with Afghanistan, senior intelligence and military officials said."
Business,"Sick of screaming to be heard over your cell phone in noisy places? A software firm claims its new headset, based on noise-reduction research it conducted for the U.S. military, will virtually eliminate background-noise disruptions. By Elisa Batista."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on September 17 will ship the first major upgrade to its DB2 Universal Database data management platform in nearly two years, focusing on functional automation, advanced clustering and Web services deployment."
World,The agreement will allow passage of a bill to enact the major recommendations of the independent Sept. 11 commission.
Sci/Tech,A Georgia entrepreneur is working with a team of government scientists who believe that the solution to fossil-fuel pollution may be found in a nutrient-rich charcoal fertilizer discovered by South American natives centuries before Columbus set sail. By John Gartner.
Sci/Tech,Legislation introduced in the Senate to implement 9/11 Commission recommendations would create an executive-level board to investigate and advise on civil liberties and privacy issues. President Bush recently created a similar board with fewer powers. By Ryan Singel.
Business," Wall Street was expected to dip at Thursday's opening, but shares of Texas Instruments Inc. , may climb after it gave upbeat earnings guidance."
Business," Wall Street was expected to dip at  Thursday's opening, but shares of Texas Instruments Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>, may climb after it gave upbeat earnings guidance."
World," RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - At least 50 Islamic  militants, most of them foreigners, were killed by Pakistani  forces on Thursday in the South Waziristan tribal region near  the Afghan border, a military spokesman said."
World,"Public bodies are ill-prepared for the Freedom of Information Act, says a group of MPs."
World," U.S. jets on Thursday pounded the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah and a northern town astride a major smuggling route, killing dozens of people in the two attacks, officials and witnesses said..."
World," A powerful car bomb exploded outside the gates of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, killing seven people and wounding nearly 100 in an attack police blamed on al Qaida linked terrorists.    The blast flattened the embassy's gate, mangled cars on the busy commercial street and shattered the windows of nearby high rise buildings..."
World," Has Ken Jennings ended his ""Jeopardy!"" streak? A report posted Wednesday on TV Week's Web site said the brainy software engineer lost in a show taped Tuesday, walking away after his 75th straight game with about  $2.5 million overall in cash and prizes. The magazine cited unidentified sources and said the show would air later this fall..."
Business,"The links between Delta Air Lines and Dallas reach all the way back to the carrier #39;s first passenger flight. On June 17, 1929, a six-seat Delta  quot;Travelair quot; flew from Dallas to Jackson, Miss."
Business,"Frank Quattrone, whose deal making made him an investment banking star during the Internet stock bubble and a multimillionaire, was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in prison for obstructing justice."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 9 (New Ratings) - Oil prices declined further today, despite fears of a hurricane in the Caribbean disrupting supply from the US offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico."
Business,"  UK advertising group WPP (WPPGY) (UK:WPP) offered  $1.25 billion for New York ad firm Grey Global (GREY) in a cash and share deal valued at more than  $900 a share, the Wall Street Journal reported."
Business,"Although fewer Utahns are falling behind on their house payments, the rate at which families in the state are losing their homes to foreclosure was the 10th-highest in the nation in the "
Sci/Tech,A legal battle could be brewing after the City Council enacted a new policy that bars adults from unrestricted Internet access to pornography on Phoenix library computers.
Sci/Tech,IBM plans to announce today that it is getting into a fast-growing segment of the data storage industry that #39;s currently dominated by Hewlett-Packard.
Sci/Tech,"Newborn babies with brain damage could one day be treated by stem cell therapy using cells taken from their bone marrow, scientists say."
Business," The US Census Bureau publishes 12 economic indicators throughout the year. Four cover manufacturing, four deal with housing and construction, two measure retail sales and two concern trade."
Sci/Tech,Windows XP users have until early next year to update business systems and applications before the operating system #39;s Service Pack (SP) 2 is fully unleashed.
Sci/Tech,"Sep 09 - The genetic profiles held by police for criminal investigations are not sophisticated enough to prevent false identifications, according to the father of DNA finger printing."
Sci/Tech,"Next week will see the launch of the latest version of IBM Corp. #39;s DB2 database, codenamed Stinger, and focusing on autonomic computing and challenging rivals on price."
Sports,"Iginla, the NHL #39;s top goal-scorer last season, scored his first two goals of the tournament and added an assist to lead Canada to a 5-0 win over Slovakia last night."
Sports,"Frenchman Olivier Panis has announced his retirement from racing in Formula One, although he will continue as a test driver with Toyota."
World,"A powerful car bomb exploded outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least eight people in the vicinity and wounding more than 130, witnesses and officials said."
World,"At least 50 Islamic militants, most of them foreigners, were killed by Pakistani forces on Thursday in the South Waziristan tribal region near the Afghan border, a military spokesman said."
World,"Seventeen people were killed and some 50 others wounded in heavy clashes overnight between US-Iraqi forces and insurgents in Iraq #39;s northern town of Tall Afar, witnesses and medical sources said Thursday."
World,"The death toll from flooding and landslides in mountainous southwestern China rose to 177 on Thursday, as authorities warned beleaguered residents to brace for fresh storms."
World,"A member of Izel Dein al Qassam, armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), was killed by Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza Strip on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,A team of Irish scientists develops a strain of bacteria that can convert a toxic byproduct of the Styrofoam manufacturing process into biodegradable plastic. By Rowan Hooper.
Sci/Tech,"Science fiction and fantasy fans gather to celebrate their favorite genre and hand out Hugo Awards, which some writers have been able to convert into wider exposure. Mark Baard reports from Boston."
Sci/Tech,Federal and industry experts grapple with how to apply CALEA wiretap standards to something that lawmakers didn't anticipate 10 years ago -- voice over IP. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.
Sci/Tech,"A capsule carrying samples of solar wind was supposed to be plucked out of midair by a helicopter, but its chutes apparently malfunctioned. Amit Asaravala reports from Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah."
Sci/Tech,"Including snippets of another artist's song in your work -- a popular rapper technique known as 'sampling' -- may violate copyright law, an appeals court rules."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an expected general election."
Business," Japan's central bank left its stimulative monetary policy unchanged, as widely expected, in a bid to support the current economic recovery and turn around years of price drops."
World," South Korea admitted that its scientists extracted a small amount of plutonium, a key ingredient for making nuclear bombs, in secret research in the early 1980s."
World," Israeli forces thrust into the outskirts  of a refugee camp on Thursday, killing four Palestinians  including a 9 year old boy, as the army tightened its grip on  parts of the northern Gaza Strip."
World, Darfur rebels said on Thursday that peace  talks with the Sudan government had reached a stalemate and  were on the verge of collapse.
World,Toyota's Olivier Panis will retire from Formula One at the end of the 2004 season.
Business,"Johnson   Johnson is in advanced negotiations to acquire Guidant, one of the nation's largest makers of devices to treat heart illnesses, for more than \$24 billion."
World,A smart bandage studded with sensors could help people with diabetes maintain good health.
Sci/Tech,"Parachutes failed to open as NASA's Genesis space capsule plunged back to Earth on Wednesday, causing it to take a tumble from the heavens and bury itself in the desert sands of western Utah, perhaps seriously damaging precious cargo revealing the origins of the solar system."
Business,"No. 1 US satellite television provider DirecTV Inc. says it will launch four new satellites to expand programming capacity, particularly for high-definition channels and interactive services."
Sci/Tech,NAPERVILLE - Tellabs Inc. plans to lower its price for Advanced Fibre Communications Inc. to \$1.5 billion from the \$1.9 billion announced May 20.
Sci/Tech,It wasn #39;t anywhere near as big as Noah #39;s worldwide flood -- but evidence is pouring in from a Mars-orbiting satellite that a vast plain on the Red Planet must once have held a deep ocean bigger than all the Great Lakes put together.
Sports," MEN #39;S MATCHES: Rain suspended the two men #39;s quarterfinal matches. Roger Federer (1) leads Andre Agassi (6), 6-3, 2-6, 7-5; and Tim Henman (5) leads Dominik Hrbaty (22), 6-1, 7-5, 4-5."
Sports,"Going into the game in Poland, Eriksson was a man courting headlines for the wrong reasons. Indeed, following revelations about the his private life, and the subsequent capitulation of his team in Saturday #39;s "
Sports,"In order to avoid a repeat of the crotch-grabbing, breast-baring halftime show from Houston, the league is tightly controlling the concert that will be broadcast before Thursday night #39;s season opener."
Sports,Denver -- Maybe the sidearm lefty missed his spot. Or maybe the Rockies found a clever way to bid Barry Bonds adieu for the season after he clobbered them with a .
Sports,"Two in a row was just too much for the Earthquakes, without the likes of forwards Brian Ching, Landon Donovan, Dwayne De Rosario and goalkeeper Pat Onstad."
World,"Indonesia has stepped up security in the wake of Thursday #39;s bombing of the Australian embassy in the capital, Jakarta. Eleven people died, all Indonesians, after a massive bomb cratered the perimeter of the Australian embassy."
World,Silvan Shalom calls the veteran Palestinian leader a terrorist who has no place in the region. Arafat has been confined to his battered headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah for more than two years.
Sports, Johan Santana had an early lead and was well on his way to his 10th straight win when the rain started to fall.
Sports, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Tim Bowens will miss Sunday's opener against Tennessee because of a back injury.
World," Banco Santander Central Hispano (SCH) said it had instructed Merrill Lynch to place, on its behalf, up to 2.51 percent of Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBoS) equity with institutional investors."
Sci/Tech, The makers of TiVo and ReplayTV digital video recorders have agreed to limit how long consumers can keep pay for view movies stored on future versions of the VCR like devices.
Sci/Tech, Nobody could blame McAfee Chairman and Chief Executive George Samenuk if he didn't know exactly how to begin his speech to investors Wednesday in Boston.
Business," Men's apparel retailer JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. reported Thursday that double digit same store sales gains, as well as continued strength in catalog and Internet sales, drove second quarter earnings up 75 percent to beat Wall Street expectations."
World," Gen. Andi Muhammad Jusuf, a former Indonesian army chief who played a pivotal role in the rise to power of former dictator Suharto nearly four decades ago, has died. He was 76."
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open lower on  Thursday, a day after comments from Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan  did little to inspire investors and after Texas Instruments  Inc. gave a mixed business forecast."
Business," Yum Brands Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=YUM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">YUM.N</A> on Thursday  said sales at U.S. restaurants open at least a year, or  same store sales, rose 5 percent in the four weeks ended Sept.  4, led by strength at its Taco Bell and Pizza Hut chains and a  rebound at KFC."
Business,"Volkswagen says it may need to slash 30,000 jobs if unions refuse to agree to pay freezes at next week's talks."
Business,"As easy-money lenders increasingly make service members a target market, military people have become trapped in a spiral of borrowing that can ruin their finances."
World," U.S. pressure on Sudan's Islamist  rulers over Darfur will stir fresh separatist turmoil elsewhere  in the vast country and could torpedo peace efforts in the  south, a Sudanese parliamentary delegation said on Thursday."
Sports, Roger Federer and Andre Agassi return  to battle at Flushing Meadows Thursday with their U.S. Open  quarter final balanced on a knife edge.
Sports," Ian Woosnam, who missed a  chance to win the 2001 British Open because of the infamous  '14th club incident', again fell foul of the rule book when he  was disqualified from the German Masters Thursday."
Sports, Formula One's oldest driver  Olivier Panis announced Thursday he will quit racing at the end  of the season to take up a test role with Toyota.
Business,"US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan Wednesday gave a generally upbeat economic assessment to a congressional committee, saying the US economy seems over the last two months to have withstood the trauma of sharply rising energy prices."
Business,"JAKARTA The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is united on the need to raise its oil price target to an average of \$30 a barrel, a top Iranian oil official said on Thursday, but the cartel has yet to agree on when to move its price range higher "
Business,Labour conflict looks set to boil over in the German automobile sector in the coming weeks as car makers such as Volkswagen and Opel seek to impose rigorous belt-tightening measures as an answer to chronically weak demand.
Business,"Grocer warns on debt contracts, slashes full-year forecast, as it struggles with costs, weak sales. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Regional grocer Pathmark Stores Inc."
Business,"Frank Quattrone, considered the most prominent investment banker of the 1990s technology boom, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison."
Business,"The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits plunged last week, partly reflecting a tapering off of filings related to Hurricane Charley."
Business,"Electronics manufacturer Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday gave a 2005 profit forecast that was higher than Wall Street expectations as spending on defense "
Business,"Mobile phone maker Nokia raised its third-quarter sales and earnings forecasts on Thursday on the back of strong market demand, reversing a recent spate of grim outlooks and sending its share price higher."
Business,Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) reported Thursday that estimated sales at US restaurants open more than a year rose 5 percent overall during the past month.
Business,European shares pared losses after Finland #39;s Nokia raised its third-quarter guidance due to strong demand for mobile phones. Nokia shares rose 8.7 percent to 11.
Business,"ITV chief executive Charles Allen has earmarked assets for sale worth 500m, including the company #39;s stakes in cinema advertising and football clubs."
Business,"BAE Systems, Europe #39;s largest defence firm, has reported a 4.5 percent rise in underlying operating profit, buoyed by higher Airbus plane deliveries."
Business,"New Yorkers pay the highest state and local taxes in the nation, shelling out nearly \$131 for every \$1,000 of income in 2002, according to a new study."
Sports,When the Colts run EDGE: Patriots Speculation swirled all summer about tailback Edgerrin James returning to Miami  #151; where he lives and starred in college  #151; to fill the void left by Ricky Williams #146;s unexpected retirement from the Dolphins. Whether there #146;s any substance to the rumors remains to be seen. This  #145; #145;distraction #146; #146; may be good news for the Colts. If ...
Sports,The Patriots know firsthand how hard it is to repeat. They have studied why they finished 9-7 and out of the playoffs in 2002 after winning their first Super Bowl.
Sci/Tech,"SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. -- The parachute re-entry system for the failed Genesis space capsule was one of several projects designed and developed by a Connecticut-based aerospace company."
Sci/Tech,On Tuesday of this week the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) got off to a great start after Paul Otellini took the stage and officially kicked off the Fall 2004 forum.
Sci/Tech,"For a group that promotes the benefits of offshore outsourcing and the need to import foreign workers under the H-1B visa program, the nation #39;s largest IT trade group seems to be providing fodder for the John Kerry campaign."
Sci/Tech,"The 7100t has a mobile phone, e-mail, instant messaging, Web browsing and functions as an organiser. The device looks like a mobile phone and has the features of the other BlackBerry models, with a large screen "
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to expand the customer base for its database software, Sybase this week released a free, limited version of its software for deployment on Linux systems."
Sci/Tech,The scientist who pioneered DNA fingerprinting has warned of the increasing danger of false positives as the use of the technique becomes more widespread.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has doubled the period of time it will allow business users of Windows XP to delay installing Service Pack 2. Customers who wished to avoid having systems updated while they were testing the upgrade 
Sci/Tech,Panasonic aims to be the first consumer electronics manufacturer to release a high-end DVD recorder that offers network connectivity.
Sci/Tech,"HR.4077, the Piracy Deterrence and Education Act, has been approved by the United States #39; House Judiciary Committee. The bill specifies up to five years #39; jail for anyone making over a thousand copyrighted works available for download."
Sci/Tech,"IBM next week will release a major revision of its DB2 database, providing fresh ammunition in the ongoing battle for supremacy in the database marketplace."
Sci/Tech,"Bolstering its XDA product line, O2 unveils the XDA IIs and IIi models - both offering a vast array of advanced features including quad-band GSM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, SDIO and more."
Sci/Tech,"Prosecutors in Verden, Germany, indicted an 18-year-old student on Wednesday for allegedly creating the Sasser worm that crashed hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide "
Sci/Tech,"Savvis, the big corporate-focused US ISP, has promised to remove spammers from its books following pressure from anti-spam group Spamhaus."
Sports,"NEW YORK Since two days before the US Open began, when Serena Williams wore a jean miniskirt for an exhibition match, she has been the talk of the tournament."
Sports,Canada has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup of ice Hockey with a 5-0 victory over Slovakia. Jarome Iginla had two goals and an assist Wednesday in Toronto.
Sports,"Northern Ireland midfielder Michael Hughes today insisted his challenge on Robbie Savage merited only a booking, not a red card. Hughes is due to miss the next World Cup qualifier against "
Sports,The US men #39;s soccer team has played Panama to a 1-1 draw in Panama City in a 2006 World Cup qualifying match. Roberto Brown found the net first for Panama in the 71st minute Wednesday as the hosts outshot 
World,"A powerful car bomb has exploded outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta, killing at least eight people and wounding more than 130 in an attack "
World,"A top Russian general yesterday warned the military will strike  quot;terrorist bases in any region of the world, quot; while authorities offered a reward equivalent to \$13."
World,"SEOUL A week after admitting that government scientists enriched tiny amounts of uranium four years ago, the South Korean government revealed on Thursday that scientists in 1982 conducted an experiment in plutonium extraction at a state-run research "
World, A teen whose life sentence in the beating death of a 6 year old playmate was thrown out on appeal went before a judge yesterday on charges he violated his probation by walking around late at night with a pocket knife.
World,An 86-year-old Nazi war crimes suspect charged with the killings of 164 Slovak villagers during World War II denied as his trial opened Thursday that he was involved in the shootings of women or children.
Business,The Fed chairman delivers a modestly upbeat prognosis that may signal an interest rate increase before Election Day. BY JEANNINE AVERSA.
Sports,Anthony Mundine #39;s hopes of another shot at the WBA world super middleweight title have been boosted after he won his first bout since losing the title.
Sports,"Olivier Panis has today announced that he is to retire as a Formula 1 race driver after the 2004 season finale in Brazil. However, Panis has signed a new two-year deal with Panasonic Toyota Racing, which will "
Sci/Tech,"  Intel continued its charge into its wireless future with news of its next generation Pentium M processor. Based on the 65 nanometer process technology, Intel is working on its  quot;Napa quot; platform "
Sci/Tech,"IBM is launching the next version of its DB2 Universal Database, code-named Stinger, touting new autonomic features and .NET developer tools."
World,"Russia #39;s foreign minister criticized Western countries for granting asylum to Chechen separatists, who Moscow blames from last week #39;s bloody school hostage taking, saying the practice "
Sports,England has eased the pressure on national football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson with a 2-1 win over Poland in a European qualifying match for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Sports,"Nathan Hauritz, recalled to the Test squad for next month #39;s highly anticipated tour of India despite his uninspiring recent form, wants to talk to former off-spinning tourists Gavin Robertson "
Sports,Four is his number! The Belgian driver finished 4th in both his races and still stands 4th in the drivers championship. Will 3 be his lucky number in the next round?
Business,"The federal government, banks and aircraft lenders are putting the clamps on airlines, particularly those operating under bankruptcy protection."
World,Tight security is in place in the Afghan capital Kabul as Hamid Karzai prepares to be sworn in as president.
Business,"DELTA Air Lines yesterday announced a massive restructuring plan that would cut 6000 to 7000 jobs and slash more costs, but nonetheless warned that bankruptcy remained  quot;a real possibility quot;."
Business, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday the economy has  quot;regained some traction quot; after a late spring slowdown caused largely by high oil prices.
Business,"European shares fell on Thursday, despite a boost for tech shares as Nokia upped its third quarter outlook as investors worried about global growth and headed into euro zone and US government bonds."
Business,"Nokia said Thursday its third-quarter revenue and profits would be better than expected, citing an increase in mobile phone sales."
Business,"Yum Brands Inc. said Thursday sales at US restaurants open at least a year, or same-store sales, rose 5 percent in the four weeks ended Sept."
Business,LONDON : The British defence and aerospace giant BAE Systems posted an 18 percent rise in interim headline profits on the back of a strong performance in North America and by airplane maker Airbus.
Sci/Tech,"  Intel outlined its plans for a dual core mobile processor and platform technology this week, but declined to provide any details about the dual core future of its flagship Pentium 4 desktop processor."
Business,"ITV has reported a sharp increase in half-year profits and says advertising revenue growth is accelerating. The firm, which controls more than half "
Business,"BAE Systems Plc, Europe #39;s largest defense company, said its first-half loss widened as it wrote down goodwill in its avionics and defense-electronics units."
Sci/Tech,IBM later this month will begin shipping the second generation of its two-way server powered by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. #39;s 64-bit Opteron processor.
Sports,ANTHONY MUNDINE gave one of the most electrifying performances of his career to stop Sean Sullivan at the Whitlam Centre on Wednesday night - but his next opponent hardly seemed overwhelmed.
Business,"A federal judge slammed former Wall Street banking star Frank P. Quattrone with an 18-month prison sentence for obstructing a federal securities investigation, ruling that the "
World,"A British Army helicopter crashed in the Czech Republic during a military exercise, Czech Army spokeswoman Sabina Introvicova said."
Sports,"For France, England and Greece, tonight #39;s World Cup qualifiers will provide an opportunity to redeem themselves less than a week after disappointing games in their opening matches of the 2006 World Cup campaign."
Sports,COLIN Montgomerie believes the strength in depth of the European Ryder Cup team will give captain Bernhard Langer more flexibility than any of his predecessors when the 2004 match begins next week.
Sports,LOS ANGELES Basketball star Gary Payton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence two weeks ago. The California Highway Patrol says Payton was stopped on August 28th after an officer saw him 
World,Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said here Thursday that four Chinese company staff were injured in a car bomb explosion which happened outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta Thursday morning.
World,"Pakistani jets killed 50 people as they pounded a suspected training facility for foreign militants today in tribal South Waziristan, senior intelligence and military officials said."
World,The owner of a Randburg engineering company and one of his engineers appeared in the Vanderbijlpark regional court on Thursday on charges under the Nuclear Energy Act and Weapons of Mass Destruction Act.
Sports,"  On a rainy Wednesday at the US Open, Serena Williams got a phone call from Arlen Kantarian, chief executive of the United States Tennis Association."
Sports,"LONDON, SEPTEMBER 7: Some of Europes major powers including newly-crowned champions Greece, France and England, will be looking to improve on Saturdays disappointing results when they play their second World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday."
Sports,David Healy #39;s dad Clifford said that he could not believe it when he saw his son sent off for his celebrations during the 2-2 draw with Wales.
Sports,"United States, Panama tie: Cobi Jones scored two minutes into second-half injury time, and the United States escaped with a 1-1 tie against Panama in a World Cup qualifier last night in Panama City."
World,"Six British soldiers have been killed in a helicopter crash in the Czech Republic, a Czech Defence Ministry spokesman says. Andrej Cirtek said the soldiers had been participating in a Czech "
World,"India is to build a pipeline into Nepal to ensure smooth supply of petroleum products in the Himalayan nation torn by an increasingly violent Maoist insurgency, an oil official said on Thursday."
Business,"QANTAS yesterday shrugged off the exit of its major shareholder, with the stock buoyed by the prospect of more international alliances now that British Airways is off its share registry."
Business,FRANKFURT : Labour conflict looks set to boil over in the German automobile sector in the coming weeks as car makers such as Volkswagen and Opel seek to impose rigorous belt-tightening measures as an answer to chronically weak demand.
Business,"Rockwell Collins Inc., a maker of aircraft electronics, on Thursday backed its full-year earnings estimate and put its fiscal 2005 expectations above Wall Street views in anticipation of improved margins in its commercial segment and lower benefits "
Business,"Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s biggest mobile- phone maker, said price reductions have helped it regain some of the handset market share it lost earlier this year."
Business,"Yum Brands Inc. (YUM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said sales at US restaurants open at least a year, or same-store sales, rose 5 percent in the four weeks ended Sept."
Business,"SPAINS Santander Central Hispano is to sell up to 79 million shares in Royal Bank of Scotland, and said it will end cross-directorships with RBS if its bid for Abbey National is successful."
Business,"LONDON : Britain #39;s largest commercial television network ITV comfortably beat profit forecasts in the first half of this year and said advertising revenues rose 4.9 percent year-on-year, the best performance since 2000."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Thursday unveiled its second Advanced Micro Devices Opteron-based server, which the company hopes is ready for when AMD releases its dual-core processors."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has showcased the next two generations of its notebook platforms, and revealed how it intends to extend battery life in the future."
Sci/Tech,Sybase Inc. is trying to lure businesses seeking low-cost open source DBMS alternatives by offering a free production license for its Adaptive Server Enterprise Express Edition on Linux.
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa and Grokster, which belongs to the large FastTrack network, uses the UUHash hashing mechanism to verify files. Its main advantage is that it allows large files to be checked very quickly."
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp.  late on Wednesday rolled out a new version of its database software aimed at users of Linux and Unix operating systems that it hopes will help the company take away market share from market leader Oracle Corp. .
Business," Mobile phone maker Nokia raised its third quarter sales and earnings forecasts on Thursday on the back of strong market demand, reversing a recent spate of grim outlooks and sending its share price higher."
World," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of double standards on terrorism in the wake of his country's bloodiest hostage crisis, highlighting a growing rift over the issue between the former Cold War foes."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices cut early gains but remained narrowly higher after the government said that new claims for jobless insurance fell in the latest week.
Sci/Tech," Last month's back to back price cuts by Sony Corp (6758.T) and Microsoft Corp  have boosted sales of their PlayStation 2 and Xbox video game consoles in Britain, retail sources said on Thursday."
Business," The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits plunged last week, partly reflecting a tapering off of filings related to Hurricane Charley."
Sci/Tech," Online store will continue to offer certain songs at low prices, company says."
World," The theft follows a simple pattern. A little girl asks a customer in a shop for help reaching something on a shelf, and while he or she is distracted another child steals a wallet or cash from their pocket or bag."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has announced the world's first mobile phone to sport a tiny hard drive. With the built in 1 inch, 1.5 gigabyte hard disk, the SPH V5400 could store about 15 times more data than conventional handsets  #151; everything from digital music files and photos to video, Samsung said."
Sci/Tech, U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday after cell phone maker Nokia Corp.  raised its earnings forecast and weekly jobless claims fell more than Wall Street's forecast.
Sci/Tech, Researchers claim attackers can exploit security vulnerabilities in components used to view graphics and handle archives to take over a Linux system.
Sports," Houston at Pittsburgh (5:05 p.m. EDT). Carlos Hernandez starts the first game of a doubleheader for the Astros, who have won 12 straight."
Business," It's rare, but sometimes a good manager at an expensive load fund can be found making a little extra money on the side by also running a cheaper, comparable no load fund. In fund argot, this moonlighting is called ""subadvising."" Why not go for the cheaper fund where the hotshot manager does extra duty? Especially when the second fund's performance mirrors or even exceeds the star manager's marquee fund."
World, US Secretary of State Colin Powell classified the atrocities in Sudan's troubled Darfur region as genocide and called on the United Nations to launch a thorough probe into one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Business," U.S. initial jobless claims slumped  last week but the outcome was heavily influenced by weather,  while soaring petroleum prices in August powered the cost of  imports to an 18 month high."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   Flames shot several metres into the sky as a major pileup involving several semi trailers killed one person Thursday, injured six others and caused traffic chaos on a busy highway."
Sports," Two time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen shot a par 70 Thursday in the opening round of the Suntory Open, leaving him five strokes behind leaders Scott Laycock of Australia and Y.E. Yang of South Korea."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices cut early  gains but remained narrowly higher after the government said  that new claims for jobless insurance fell in the latest week.
Sci/Tech, Charles Darwin's evolution theory is out of Serb schools. The Bible is in.
Sci/Tech, Scientists have found two separate breeding pairs of palila nearly a year after the endangered birds were reintroduced to the northern slopes of Mauna Kea.
Sci/Tech," The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor is awaiting delivery next year of what may be the world's most advanced microscope, a  #36;1 million machine it will share with other members of a Maine scientific consortium."
Sci/Tech," Thousands of croakers have washed ashore at beaches in recent days, the latest mass deaths of the popular sport and food fish."
Sci/Tech," With NASA's broken Genesis capsule stuck in the Utah desert and its shuttle assembly building battered by a hurricane at Cape Canaveral, the U.S. space agency defended its budget and mission on Wednesday."
Business," JAKARTA/DUBAI (Reuters) - OPEC is united on the need to  raise its oil price target to an average \$30 a barrel, but the  cartel has yet to agree on when to implement the higher level,  a top Iranian oil official said on Thursday."
Business,"Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums rose 11.2 percent this year, registering the fourth consecutive double-digit annual increase and pushing the cost of family coverage under the most common type of plan past \$10,000, according to a new survey."
Business,"The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits plunged last week, partly reflecting a tapering off of filings related to Hurricane Charley."
Business,"A group of industry, farm and labor groups, seeking to put pressure on the Bush administration before the presidential election, petitioned the government on Thursday to file an unfair trade practices case against China."
World," Al Gore on Thursday described Vice President Dick Cheney's remark that ""the wrong choice"" by voters could result in another terrorist attack as ""a sleazy and despicable effort to blackmail voters with fear."""
Sci/Tech," A geologist who spent four years traipsing in and around Frederick has mapped areas most likely to develop sinkholes  #151; depressions in the earth that appear suddenly, swallowing cars and homes."
World," Vice President Cheney was not campaigning Wednesday, but his suggestion a day earlier that electing John Kerry would risk a ""devastating"" terrorist attack kept agitating the political arena."
Business," A New York developer hoping to rebuild  the destroyed World Trade Center on Monday won a major victory  against his insurers, when a jury decided the hijacked airline  attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were two separate events."
Business,"GENEVA, Sept. 8 -- The United States was ordered to withdraw some of its support for producers of cotton and other commodities, according to a World Trade Organization report made public Wednesday."
World," The chief U.S. negotiator on North Korea will hold discussions in Japan and China in the next few days aimed at organizing a fresh round of six party talks on dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear programs, a State Department official said on Tuesday."
Business,Intercontinental Hotels plans to shed properties worth 750m (1.3bn) to help it recover from three years of falling hotel bookings.
World,"KABUL, Dec 6: President Hamid Karzai has held discussions with arch rival Yunus Qanuni over a possible position in the next Afghan government, a spokesman for Mr Karzai said on Monday."
World," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov  accused the West of double standards on terrorism in the wake  of his country's bloodiest hostage crisis, highlighting a  growing rift over the issue between the former Cold War foes."
World," U.S. led forces launched operations in  three Iraqi rebel strongholds on Thursday, killing nearly two  dozen insurgents in a town near the Syrian border and bombing  targets in Falluja for the third straight day."
Business,"Lower interest rates and taxes have sent South Africans to the shops, driving retail sales up 10 in June on a year ago."
World," JABALYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli forces thrust into  Gaza's largest refugee camp on Thursday, killing four  Palestinians including a 9-year-old boy, as the army tightened  its grip on the northern part of the coastal strip."
World, The United States declared on  Thursday genocide has occurred in Sudan's Darfur region and  blamed the Khartoum government and Arab militias for the crisis  that has driven more than a million people from their homes.
Business,A monthly deficit on its oil balance saw the UK's worldwide trade gap widen to its highest level since January.
Business,"based holiday company Ebookers confirms it is in talks over a possible sale, sending its shares 22 higher."
World," Pakistani jet fighters and  helicopter gunships pounded a suspected terrorist training camp  near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing at least 50 mostly  foreign militants."
World," Iran is using negotiations with the  European Union's ""big three"" on suspending sensitive nuclear  activities to buy the time it needs to get ready to make atomic  weapons, an Iranian exile and intelligence officials said."
World,Genesis mission specialists are to begin the task of examining the remains of their capsule that crashed in the Utah desert.
World,Thousands of Argentines protest over the failure to find those who bombed a Jewish centre in 1994.
Business,"Soaring petroleum prices pushed the cost of goods imported into the U.S. much higher than expected in August, the government said today."
World,Russia announces a new security structure for the North Caucasus to prevent Beslan-style terror attacks.
World,"Parents of children with attention deficit  hyperactive disorder (ADHD), often show signs of the condition themselves, research has suggested."
World," Addressing questions that have lingered for years, newly unearthed memos state that George W. Bush failed to meet standards of the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam war, that he refused a direct order and that his superiors were in a state of turmoil over how to evaluate his performance after he was suspended from flying..."
World," Tourists and residents were told Thursday they will have to leave the Florida Keys to avoid mighty Hurricane Ivan, even as the state still struggled with the misery left by Hurricanes Frances and Charley.    Forecasters said Ivan   which strengthened early Thursday to 160 mph   could reach the island chain as soon as Sunday, making it the third hurricane to hit Florida in a month..."
World," A sharp drop in initial unemployment claims and bullish forecasts from Nokia and Texas Instruments sent stocks slightly higher in early trading Thursday.    Investors welcomed the latest Labor Department report, which showed 319,000 new claims for the past week, down 44,000 from a week ago..."
World, All tourists and recreational vehicles were urged to evacuate the Florida Keys early Thursday because the powerful Hurricane Ivan could hit the island chain by Sunday...
World," U.S. jets on Thursday pounded the rebel stronghold of Fallujah and a town near the Syrian border that had come under control of insurgents, killing dozens of people, officials and witnesses said..."
World, A man who tried to shoot seven puppies was shot himself when one of the dogs put its paw on the revolver's trigger...
World, U.S. stocks are seen lower at the open Thursday as traders get a handle on Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's testimony Wednesday...
Sci/Tech, Former president Bill Clinton on Monday helped launch a new Internet search company backed by the Chinese government which says its technology uses artificial intelligence to produce better results than Google Inc.
World,"U.S. jets pounded the rebel stronghold of Fallujah on Thursday, and American and Iraqi forces entered the central city of Samarra for the first time in months to try to reseat the city council and regain control."
World,"Pakistani jets pounded a suspected training facility for foreign militants in a two-hour barrage Thursday in tribal South Waziristan, killing 50 people, senior intelligence and military officials said."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Analysis</strong> Too many systems, too many operators"
Sci/Tech,"Something of a curate's egg of a lash out, this..."
Sci/Tech,"'Microsoft gave us this stuff, but we haven't checked it'"
Sci/Tech,Web users can vote for the best and worst of the net in the Future UK Internet awards.
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> late on Wednesday rolled out a new version of its  database software aimed at users of Linux and Unix operating  systems that it hopes will help the company take away market  share from market leader Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ORCL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ORCL.O</A>."
Sci/Tech," The world's largest mobile phone maker  Nokia <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=NOK1V.HE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">NOK1V.HE</A> launched on Thursday three new handsets, the  7260, 7270 and 7280 models, all with cameras."
Sci/Tech," Last month's back to back price cuts by  Sony Corp <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6758.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6758.T</A> and Microsoft Corp <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> have boosted  sales of their PlayStation 2 and Xbox video game consoles in  Britain, retail sources said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Congressional lawmakers are taking a cue from Hollywood with an aim to beef up penalties against people who illegally swap copyrighted movies and songs over the Internet. \<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"At a ""Bush-Kerry trade debate"" Wednesday stand-ins for President Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John F. Kerry outlined the candidates' differences on such issues as outsourcing and free trade."
Sci/Tech,Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video game making.
Sci/Tech,"Political couch potatoes who can't get enough of the impending presidential election will find endless fun with ""The Political Machine."""
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's Nokia raised its\third-quarter sales and earnings outlook due to strong demand\for mobile phones, reversing a recent spate of grim outlooks\and sending its shares higher on Thursday.</p>"
Sports,Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says he would accept government help if the players union doesn #39;t accept rules changes.
Sci/Tech,The European Commission says it has approved a genetically-modified seed for planting.
Sci/Tech,"Two amateur explorers prepare to fly out to Indonesia in the hope of proving the existence of the ""jungle yeti""."
Sci/Tech,UK scientists say pollen enabled them to help to convict people in Bosnia on charges of genocide.
Sci/Tech,Black swans clash with their white rivals in a battle over a Lincoln in lake.
Business," A New York developer hoping to rebuild the destroyed World Trade Center on Monday won a major victory against his insurers, when a jury decided the hijacked airline attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were two separate events."
Sci/Tech,"By PAUL FOY     DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah (AP) -- Scientists with tweezers picked through the twisted wreckage of a space capsule that crash-landed on Earth, hoping that microscopic clues to the evolution of the solar system weren't completely lost in Utah's salt flats.    NASA engineers were stunned Wednesday when neither parachute deployed aboard the Genesis capsule and the craft plummeted to the ground at 193 mph, breaking open like a clamshell and exposing its collection of solar atoms to contamination..."
Sci/Tech,"Boulder, CO -- Spacecraft observations of the landing area for one of NASA's two Mars rovers now indicate there likely was an enormous sea or lake covering the region in the past, according to a new University of Colorado at Boulder study.     Research Associate Brian Hynek of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics said data from the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey spacecraft now show that the region surrounding the Opportunity rover's landing site probably had a body of water at least 330,000 square kilometers, or 127,000 square miles..."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have obtained their best measurement yet of the size and contents of a neutron star, an ultra-dense object containing the strangest and rarest matter in the Universe."
Sci/Tech,"  A common antibiotic prescribed for 50 years to treat everything from strep throat to syphilis dramatically increases the risk of cardiac arrest, especially when taken with certain newer, popular drugs, a study found..."
Sci/Tech,"By DIANE SCARPONI     NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Runners over age 50 improve their performance more quickly than younger runners, a Yale study found, reinforcing past research on older athletes and the benefits they get from exercise..."
Sci/Tech,"""Stinger"" update of DB2 will focus on automatic administration and an improvement in clustered performance."
Sci/Tech,"The next version of Windows will let companies block access to iPods and other tiny storage devices, News.com has learned.\"
Business,Applebee #39;s International Inc. said Thursday it expects annual earnings per share to grow from 14 percent to 17 percent over the next three to five years beginning in 2005.
Business,Oil and gas exploration company Anadarko Petroleum Corp. said Thursday that it launched cash tender offers for about \$1 billion of its outstanding debt.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars rover Opportunity found evidence for a lake or sea on Mars, and new research suggests the body of water was deep, large and long-lasting."
Sci/Tech,Charles Darwin #39;s evolution theory is out of Serb schools. The Bible is in. The education minister #39;s decision this week to drop the evolution 
World,The United States declared on Thursday genocide has occurred in Sudan #39;s Darfur region and blamed the Khartoum government and Arab militias for the crisis that has driven more than a million people from their homes.
World,"BEIT LAHIA, Gaza Strip Sept. 9, 2004 - Yasser Arafat #39;s expulsion is  quot;closer than ever, quot; the Israeli foreign minister said in remarks broadcast Thursday, and seven Palestinians were killed and 27 wounded "
World,"  Russian police in St. Petersburg said today they found explosives, detonators, and a gun in a cinema which was closed for renovation."
World,THE bombing of our embassy underlines the magnitude of the long-term strategic challenge Australia faces in Southeast Asia. It marks the first time Australia has been directly targeted in a terrorist attack in the region.
Sci/Tech,"After two years of fits and starts, Microsoft will finally deliver its Virtual Server 2005 product, which company officials contend will be an important contributor to its Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI), the company's plan for managing distributed systems."
Sci/Tech,"source developers have warned of serious security holes in two Linux components that could allow attackers to take over a system by tricking a user into viewing a specially crafted image file or opening an archive. Patches exist for the bugs, which affect LHA and imlib."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. next month will release Virtual Server 2005, its first foray into server virtualization and a key element of the broad management platform the company is creating for Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Plenty of laws exist to prosecute online identity thieves and fraudsters, and also to co-opt ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and online auction sites into the fight against fraud, but enforcement is lacking across the board, according to security experts."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. next week will begin shipping the second generation of its rack-mounted dual processor servers based on Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s (AMD) Opteron microprocessor. The new server, called the eServer 326, will be IBM's first product specifically designed to support the upcoming dual-core Opteron processors that AMD is expected to ship next year."
Sci/Tech,"Online store will continue to offer certain songs at low prices, company says."
Sci/Tech,"Device offers remote programming, features a whopping 400GB of storage."
Sci/Tech,Company hopes to attract users who will later upgrade to its small business software.
Sci/Tech,"WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- A supercomputer used to generate the special effects for the ""Lord of the Rings"" movie trilogy is turning to commerce, offering its power to commercial customers worldwide, backers said Thursday.    Ranked 80th among the world's top 500 powerful computers, it can perform 2.8 trillion calculations per second, said Eric Pilon, a spokesman for the New Zealand Supercomputing Center..."
Sci/Tech,"By ALEX VEIGA     LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Spend time online and odds are you'll have to type a username and password to check your e-mail, access your bank account or read a newspaper story.    Enter Microsoft Corp..."
Sci/Tech,"Political couch potatoes who can't get enough of the impending presidential election will find endless fun with ""The Political Machine."" This new PC game from Ubisoft pits you as a string-pulling presidential puppet master, aka the campaign manager."
Sci/Tech,"  RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK) is ending a temporary promotion that slashed the price of its downloadable songs to 49 cents, but bargain hunters will still be able to find some deals at its online music store..."
Business," Belgium's Interbrew, which acquired AmBev to create the world's biggest brewer, reiterated on Thursday its higher volume and profit targets for 2004 as demand began to recover from a weak summer."
Sci/Tech," Iran and South Korea have signed a 40 million dollar deal for the provision of 100,000 broadband Internet lines to the Islamic republic."
Sci/Tech," Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, said its results for third quarter would be better than earlier forecast due to higher than expected handset sales."
Sports, Heralded Tennessee freshman Candace Parker underwent knee surgery and could miss the upcoming women's college basketball season.
World," TORONTO (CP)   About 60 members of the Toronto Police Services left for New York City Thursday to take part in upcoming ceremonies marking the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001."
Sci/Tech,"Kerry and Bush Election Popularity Tracked on Blog Monitor\\The Democratic and Republican Conventions respectively cast John Kerry and George W. Bush into the eyes of those who are in their election day decision making. Besides helping to define the candidates' campaigns, the conventions also legitimized and gave respect to bloggers ..."
Business," Belgium's Interbrew, which acquired  AmBev to create the world's biggest brewer, reiterated on  Thursday its higher volume and profit targets for 2004 as  demand began to recover from a weak summer."
Business,"NEW YORK Dec 6, 2004 - Former president Bill Clinton on Monday helped launch a new Internet search company backed by the Chinese government which says its technology uses artificial intelligence to produce better results than Google Inc."
Sci/Tech,Technology to Drive Changes in Search Engine Marketing\\The coming years will be much more interesting as the business of search transits from its adolescence into adulthood. Search engine marketing has matured and is now viewed as an important component in mainstream marketing. The environment is going to change becoming more ...
Sci/Tech, The Roman Catholic Church and the wealthy evangelical Christian Howard Ahmanson Jr. have emerged as the biggest financial backers of the campaign against a California ballot measure that would fund stem cell research and cloning projects.
Sci/Tech,"Making Informed Search Keyword Choices\\Marketers stake much of their livelihood on keywords, whether for proper search engine optimization or targeted pay-per-click advertising. One challenge faced by inexperienced marketers involves knowing which phrases to target out of hundreds of combinations.\\Often, one will find terms which look good, but later testing reveals ..."
Sci/Tech, British scientists are developing a robot that will generate its own power by eating flies.
World," JABALYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli forces thrust into  Gaza's largest refugee camp on Thursday, killing five  Palestinians including a 9-year-old boy, as the army tightened  its grip on the northern part of the coastal strip."
Sci/Tech,"A network of more than 10,000 zombie PCs has been dismantled after security staff at Norwegian telco Telenor located and shutdown its controlling server."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher wants to celebrate his world championship in style, while the Renault F1 Team is looking to strengthen its championship advantage."
Business,African sugar farmers and other developing countries stand to benefit from a new ruling by the World Trading Organisation (WTO) declaring some European sugar exports as illegal.
Business,"New US applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week partly as a result of Hurricane Charley, the Labor Department reported Thursday."
Business,"Fidelity National Financial Inc. said Thursday that it agreed to acquire InterCept Inc., a provider of technology services to banks, in a deal valued at about \$400 million."
Business,"Britain #39;s WPP Group PLC and private-equity firm Hellman  amp; Friedman have submitted offers in the auction for advertising firm Grey Global Group, according to people familiar with the matter."
Sci/Tech,"BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro Charles Darwin #39;s evolution theory is out of schools in Serbia-Montenegro -- and the Bible is in. The education minister decided this week to drop the evolution theory from elementary school classes in favor of creationism."
Sports,"The glamour match of the US Open so far, two-time champion Andre Agassi vs. No. 1 Roger Federer, was suspended because of showers on Wednesday."
Sports, Heralded Tennessee freshman Candace Parker underwent knee surgery and could miss the upcoming women #39;s college basketball season.
Sports,AC Milan begin their Serie A campaign at home to newly-promoted Livorno on Saturday evening under the weight of great expectation.
Sports,Lost in Notre Dame #39;s disappointing 20-17 loss to Brigham Young last week was the surprise start of sophomore Tom Zbikowski at strong safety.
Sports,BAR expect Briton Jenson Button to continue racing for them next season if Formula One #39;s contract recognition board takes their side in a bitter tug-of-war with Williams.
World,"Sudan will agree to expanding the mandate of African Union (AU) monitors in its Darfur region to allow them to document human rights abuses, Justice Minister Ali Mohamed Osman Yassin said on Thursday."
World,"WANA, Pakistan Sept. 9, 2004 - Pakistani warplanes pummeled a suspected al-Qaida training facility near the border with Afghanistan on Thursday, flattening a vast mud-brick compound and killing at least 50 fighters, the military said."
World,"American and Iraqi forces once again fought with Insurgents in the cities of Falluja and Tall  #39;Afar, killing dozens of Iraqis in airstrikes and gunbattles."
World,Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba held talks with his Indian counterpart on Thursday to try to secure more help to crush an increasingly deadly Maoist revolt in the poor Himalayan nation.
World,"Another round of India-Pakistan peace talks over, and once again it #39;s time for the blame game. A day after their by now ritualistic photo-op bear hug, the foreign ministers of the "
World,"FRANCE and Britain led strong European condemnation of today #39;s car bomb attack which killed at least eight people outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta, with several governments pledging to pursue joint efforts to root out international terrorism."
Sci/Tech,Adware - Are Downloads Safe?\\Developers offering downloads are paying the price for the malformed truths that have been put forth regarding downloads. While not a political campaign the smears are ever present in the adware arena.\\Years ago developers saw they could monetize freeware that was becoming expensive to host. Developers ...
Business," Ford Motor Co.  said on Thursday it is recalling 234,208 Econoline vans in North America to fix a defect in the anti lock brake unit that can spark fires even when the vehicles are parked."
Business," US weekly unemployment claims plunged by 44,000 in the week ended September 4, to 319,000, the Labor Department revealed."
World," WANA, Pakistan (AP)   Pakistani warplanes pummelled a suspected al Qaida training facility near the border with Afghanistan on Thursday, flattening a vast mud brick compound and killing at least 50 fighters, the military said."
Business, Oil prices jumped a dollar on Thursday  after the U.S. government said crude stocks fell to a fresh  five month low last week and distillate fuel inventories barely  grew ahead of winter.
World," NATO diplomats and Russia's ambassador to the alliance pledged to remain united in the fight against terror Tuesday, condemning that attack on a Russian school that left more than 350 people dead."
Business,"As the sun looks ready to set on the UK house price boom, global house prices are still rising,  a report in the Economist said."
Business,Franks Nursery  amp; Crafts Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to begin closing stores soon as it initiates going-out-of-business sales.
Sci/Tech,"N the annals of consumer electronics, certain devices have proven so compelling, they #39;ve created consumer cults. You know, Mac heads."
Sci/Tech,"While most mobile phones are lucky to have 4 MB of RAM to store user data, Samsung #39;s new SPH-V5400 phone offers a whopping 1.5 GB of storage courtesy of its integrated mini-hard drive."
Sci/Tech,"The teenager accused of authoring the Sasser and Netsky worms has been formally charged with computer sabotage. Eighteen-year-old Sven Jaschan was arrested in May at his parents #39; home in Waffensen, Lower Saxony, in northern Germany."
Sports,"Danish striker Jon Dahl Tomasson has extended his contract with AC Milan through the 2008-09 season. Tomasson, 28, becomes the third starter in Milan #39;s lineup to have his contract extended this summer."
Sports,Thomas Levet says he would be willing to be left out of the foursomes and fourballs at the Ryder Cup as long as the European team wins.
Sports,"One reason pennant races have heated up in both leagues is because the supposed spoilers are the ones getting spoiled. Consider the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who once were third in the American League East and flirting with ."
Sports,"No, it isn #39;t North Carolina or Kentucky, but East Carolina also takes great pride in its intercollegiate athletic program. The Pirates on Wednesday announced the hiring of Terry Holland as their new athletic "
World,"Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the situation in Darfur. Let me start by reviewing a little history."
World,"India and Pakistan can make progress on resolving their thorny dispute over Kashmir only if Islamabad delivers on its promise to act against Kashmiri rebels on its soil, India #39;s foreign minister said on Thursday."
World,JAKARTA : The bloody car bomb attack outside the Australian embassy in Indonesia Thursday drew strong international condemnation and defiance as leaders vowed to work together to fight the scourge of terrorism.
World,"  An Iraqi official says that construction workers have uncovered a mass grave in northeastern Iraq. Mansour Hama Karim, an official at the Human Rights Ministry in the Kurdish dominated "
Sci/Tech,Company goes head-to-head with MySQL and PostgreSQL with a free version of its ASE database for Linux.
Sci/Tech,Scientists with the US space agency NASA have begun investigating the crash landing Wednesday of the Genesis space capsule in Utah.
Sports,"  She used the word conspiracy, as if someone is out to get the Williams family.  quot;At first I thought it was another Wimbledon conspiracy, quot; Serena Williams said in discussing one of the most flagrantly awful calls in the history of tennis,."
Sci/Tech," RealNetworks Inc.  is ending its 49 cent per song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said on Thursday."
World," Interbrew said its first half profit rose 19.9 percent and maintained its 2004 full year targets, saying the diversity of its beer brands around the world helped smooth out bumpy markets."
Sci/Tech, New server is designed to run AMD's upcoming Opteron chips.
World," A Wisconsin auto dealer can continue airing car ads even though its founder and namesake is running for the Senate, election officials said Thursday."
World," US President George W. Bush faced fresh questions about his Vietnam War era service as he and his Democratic rival, Senator John Kerry, campaigned in key states ahead of the November 2 election."
Business," The dollar edged higher against major  currencies on Thursday after the U.S. weekly jobless claims  report suggested stable job creation, although Hurricane  Charley likely skewed the data."
World,The EU enlargement commissioner says  Turkey's plans to make adultery a crime could affect its chances of joining the EU.
World, Forget last season's win over Indianapolis in the AFC championship game...
Business,"Mortgage rates crept higher this week on news of good job growth in August, according to a survey conducted by mortgage buyer Freddie Mac."
Business,"Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc., which has restaurants in 41 states, said it will pay \$8.7 million to settle all discrimination lawsuits brought or supported by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People."
Business,"Restaurant chain Applebee #39;s International (APPB) said Thursday that there is room for at least 3,000 of its namesake restaurants in the United States, nearly double the existing number."
Business,"British television broadcaster ITV is looking to sell a range of  quot;noncore quot; assets, including its \$126 million, or 12.3 per cent, stake in Australia #39;s Seven Network."
Business,  The University of Michigan is getting  $100 million from a New York real estate magnate    the school #39;s largest gift ever.
Sci/Tech,"The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) survey says that the high-tech job market showed a modest 2 percent increase in the first quarter of 2004, but that the market is expected to shrink over the rest of the year."
Sci/Tech,"New virtual-machine technology can be used to test software patches and migrate aging Windows NT applications. By John Foley, Paula Rooney, CRN."
Sci/Tech," RealNetworks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RNWK.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RNWK.O</A> is ending  its 49 cent per song music download service but will keep the  promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet  media and software company said on Thursday."
Business,  Oklahoma will lose Delta Air Lines flights to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as the airline restructures to try to avoid bankruptcy.
Sports," Boxing great Muhammad Ali asked Congress on Thursday to create a U.S. Boxing Commission, saying oversight by the federal government is needed to protect boxers from exploitation and injury."
Sports, Joe Randa had six hits and tied a major league record with six runs scored as the Kansas City Royals broke a club record for runs in a 26 5 rout of the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Business,"NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept. 9, 2004 - Cracker Barrel has agreed to an \$8.7 million settlement to resolve lawsuits accusing the restaurant chain of mistreating and segregating black customers and discriminating "
Business,"National Semiconductor Corp. posted a higher quarterly profit Thursday, with sales in line with its reduced forecast on lower-than-expected demand for flat-panel displays and from Chinese wireless handset makers."
Business,It seems that fast food is in style. Favorites McDonald #39;s (NYSE: MCD) and Wendy #39;s (NYSE: WEN) had already posted positive August sales comps; Yum!
Business,Shares of Radiation Therapy (RTSX:Nasdaq - news - research) were among the worst-performing health and pharmaceutical stocks Thursday after Banc of America Securities initiated coverage with a sell rating.
Business,"NORMAL, Ill. Mitsubishi Motors says it will eliminate the second shift at its only US plant on September 17th and about 12-hundred workers will be laid off by the end of the month."
Business,Kraft Foods Inc. Thursday stood by its previously lowered earnings forecast for the calendar year and said new products including its 100-calorie snack packs would help drive growth in the second half.
Sci/Tech," U.S. communications regulators on Thursday insisted the United States was making progress in rolling out high speed Internet service, despite falling further behind other countries."
World, A delegation of producers from the prestigious French wine growing region of Bordeaux launched a major campaign try to convince Danes to start drinking their wines again.
Sci/Tech," Congressional lawmakers are taking a cue from Hollywood with an aim to beef up penalties against people who illegally swap copyrighted movies and songs over the Internet. Meanwhile, lawmakers also are targeting spyware and hackers with the threat of jail time for evil cyberspace deeds."
Sci/Tech,NASA experts were today studying the debris from the Genesis capsule that crashed as it brought back samples of solar particles - the latest in a series of setbacks for the US space agency as it seeks to get its space program back on course.
Sci/Tech,"IDF Fall  #39;04 With the Intel Developer Forum rolling along in full force, IBM made the obvious decision to announce its next-generation server based on AMD #39;s Opteron processor."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft has detected two and possibly three new additions to the already full environment of Saturn, and scientists are puzzled over what they #39;ve seen."
Sports, The Miami Dolphins' opening game against the Tennessee Titans will be played Saturday instead of Sunday because of approaching Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech,"IBM announced Thursday the general availability of the  quot;Stinger quot; version of its DB2 Universal Database, which delivers to database administrators a host of new autonomic database self-management and self-healing capabilities designed to simplify data "
Sci/Tech,"  With an eye on peer to peer networks, the US House Judiciary Committee approved legislation Wednesday criminalizing some acts of copyright infringement."
Sci/Tech," quot;T-Mobile has made it a priority to provide its customers with phones and services that not only meet their professional needs, but their personal needs as well, quot; said Scott Ballantyne, vice president marketing, T-Mobile USA."
Sci/Tech,"After two years of fits and starts, Microsoft will finally deliver its Virtual Server 2005 product, which company officials contend will be an important contributor to its Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI), the company #39;s plan for managing distributed "
Sci/Tech,Intel #39;s chief technologist called for an overlay network to be applied to the Internet infrastructure to allow new protocols and services to be enabled.
Sci/Tech,"The scientist who invented DNA fingerprinting two decades ago has warned that the huge expansion of the British national database, which now contains details of 2.5 million criminals, could "
Sci/Tech,"According to New Scientist.com, Scientists at the University of West England have designed an autonomous robot which generates its own energy by eating flies."
Sci/Tech,"BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro - Serbia reversed an order to ban Darwins theory of evolution from schools on Thursday, after its education minister drew national ridicule for ruling in favor of Old Testament creationism."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s official: The lunatic fringe has clearly gotten loose. There really is no other way to explain what #39;s going on with shares at online travel company Travelzoo (Nasdaq: TZOO).
Sci/Tech,German prosecutors say a teenager has confessed to creating the virulent Sasser computer virus. Authorities say Sven Jaschan is believed also to be responsible for the Netsky virus.
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s next version of the DB2 Universal Database, code-named  quot;Stinger, quot; will be generally available on Sept. 17, the company said Thursday."
Business," US economists have trimmed their forecasts for hiring and economic growth in view of steep energy prices and other factors, a Wall Street Journal survey showed."
Sports,"GUT LARCHENOF, Germany : Europe #39;s Ryder Cup hopes received another boost when Padraig Harrington hit a six under par 66 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the German Masters."
Sports,Juergen Klinsmann took some risks in his home debut as Germany coach and they paid off in a 1-1 draw Wednesday with five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Sports,"Not quite eight months ago, with a light snow dusting Foxboro #39;s Gillette Stadium, these two stared each other down with a trip to Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston on the line."
Sports,"Nashville, Tenn. (WVLT/AP) - It looks like Mother Nature isn #39;t much of a sports fan. The Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins will play 24 hours early, courtesy of Hurricane Ivan."
Sports,Jaromir Jagr sat out practice Thursday but hopes to be ready when the Czech Republic plays Canada in the World Cup of Hockey semifinals.
Sports,"And if not, well, there are no water-holding explanations other than the one Monte Poole already provided yesterday, which is that the A #39;s and Boston Red Sox are about as similarly potent as whiskey and milk."
Sports,"Spain #39;s Oscar Freire won the sixth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday, and countryman Manuel Beltran of the US Postal Service team kept his lead as the overall standings remained unchanged."
Sports,"The smiles should be wider than the Wasatch Mountains this week at The Y., as they call Brigham Young University. The Cougars are coming off a triumph of Biblical proportion over Notre Dame, in "
Sports,"EVEN as Zee Telefilms chalks out its strategy for the cricket rights, legal experts are of the opinion that the Bombay High Court #39;s suggestion for a fresh round of bidding could open options for the other broadcasters who had lost out in the first round."
Sci/Tech," Nokia said Thursday its third quarter revenue and profits would be better than expected, citing an increase in mobile phone sales. The news pushed its shares up nearly 6.5 percent in trading."
Sports, Tim Hudson hopes being swept by Boston will serve as a wakeup call for the Oakland Athletics.
World,"afrol News, 9 September - US Secretary of State Colin Powell today made a statement saying his government had reached  quot;the conclusion that genocide has occurred and may still be occurring in Darfur."
World,"JAKARTA : A deadly bomb blast outside Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta was not linked to next month #39;s Australian elections or forthcoming polls in Indonesia, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
World,"(CBS/AP) Russia castigated the United States on Wednesday for its willingness to hold talks with Chechens agitating for independence and suggested the issue could harm bilateral relations, the Interfax news agency reported."
World,"Jakarta, Indonesia -- A powerful bomb exploded near the Australian Embassy in Jakarta early today, killing at least three people and wounding 50, witnesses and officials said."
World,South Africa has arrested two men in an investigation into alleged trafficking of equipment used to build nuclear weapons. Authorities say Daniel Geiges and Gerhard Wisser are charged with illegally importing 
World,Senior defense officials dismissed as  quot;empty words meant for domestic political consumption quot; Foreign Minster Silvan Shalom #39;s call to expel Palestinian Authority head Yasser Arafat.
World,"When the British ruled Hong Kong, as pro-Beijing politicians are fond of pointing out, the territory #39;s people had no direct influence over the way they were governed."
World,Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has begun a five day official visit to New Delhi aimed at seeking crucial support in Nepal #39;s battle against a deadly Maoist insurgency.
World,  Iraqi President Ghazi Ajil al Yawir met today with German leaders and renewed a call for Iraq #39;s foreign debt to be forgiven.
Sports, Center Vernon Fiddler re signed with the Nashville Predators on Thursday after playing most of last season with the team's AHL club.
Sci/Tech," NTT DoCoMo, Japan's dominant mobile operator, is planning to offer combined fixed and mobile services to business and residential customers. It is the latest sign of growing global interest in convergence between the two technologies."
World," TORONTO (CP)   The problem of pit bull attacks in Ontario is more widespread and ""more urgent than we imagined in the first place,"" Attorney General Michael Bryant said Thursday as he vowed action to protect the public from the dogs."
Sci/Tech, The first fruits of IBM and Brazil's partnership is a new technology center that will provide open source software educational support.
Sports," European Ryder Cup player Padraig Harrington, playing days after laser eye surgery, broke his slump with a 6 under par 66 Thursday for one stroke lead over Alex Cejka at the German Masters."
Sci/Tech, IBM (NYSE: IBM) has released what it says is the first software that automatically self manages and self tunes databases containing key business information without human intervention.
World," President Bush wooed suburban swing voters Thursday with hopeful words about the economy, contending his administration is making progress for American workers and portraying rival John Kerry as a tax and spend Democrat."
Sci/Tech," In Part 1 of this series,  Gartner research director Scott Nelson made the case that the decision to buy a CRM application involves much more than price, implementation costs and strategic goals of the company."
Sports," Top seed Roger Federer survived a  stirring comeback from twice champion Andre Agassi to reach the  semi finals of the U.S. Open for the first time on Thursday,  squeezing through 6 3, 2 6, 7 5, 3 6, 6 3."
Sci/Tech, Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) has released a patch for its Macintosh OS X operating system that fixes 15 security problems in the software.
Sci/Tech," Still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Frances, NASA braced on Thursday for the even more menacing Ivan, hurriedly moving mangled strips of aluminum siding and exposed equipment into the hangar that once housed the wreckage of space shuttle Columbia."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s plans to eliminate its hub at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and redistribute its aircraft among its other hubs cities provides the other hubs some short-term benefits, but heightens some long-term credit concerns "
Business,"The president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, said global political uncertainties and concerns likely account for US\$10 to \$15 per barrel, or up to one third, of current world oil prices."
Business,  The National Semiconductor Corp. said Thursday profit for its latest quarter surged nearly fourfold amid a 29 percent jump in revenue.
Business,"Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE: FNF) has reached an agreement to purchase an Atlanta technology company for nearly \$400 million, a transaction large enough to cause Fidelity to delay the initial public "
Sports," Miami, Florida (Sports Network) - Due to the possible  threat of Hurricane Ivan, the NFL has rescheduled the  Titans/Dolphins game up a day to Saturday at 1:00 p.m. (et)."
Sci/Tech, Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.
Sci/Tech," The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board will tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply this weekend, NASA said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 09, 2004 (NETWORK WORLD) - Microsoft Corp. next month will release Virtual Server 2005, its first foray into server virtualization and a key element of the broad management platform the company is creating for Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo began testing a new travel search engine Tuesday night that can be used to book flights, hotels and cars from more than 50 travel sites."
Sci/Tech," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov insisted on Thursday Russia still intended to approve the Kyoto pact on climate change, despite official papers showing the government was turning against it."
World,Six British armed forces personnel are feared dead after a helicopter crashed while on exercises in the Czech Republic. Reports suggest that a British Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter crashed near Brno in the 
World,"China has created a  quot;toxic political climate quot; in Hong Kong through threats and intimidation designed to skew this week #39;s elections in favour of pro-Beijing candidates, according to a global rights watchdog."
World,China #39;s Sichuan province faced the threat of epidemics yesterday after the worst flooding in a century killed at least 172 people and 
Sports, Padraig Harrington led the way  in the German Masters first round Thursday as Europe's Ryder  Cup players warmed up for next week's match against the United  States.
World," Ayman al Zawahri, the number two figure  in al Qaeda, appeared in a new videotape aired on Al Jazeera on  Thursday, ridiculing U.S. forces which he said were ""hiding in  their trenches"" in Afghanistan."
Sports," Justin Gatlin will face Maurice Greene,  whose Olympic title he took in Athens last month, in a  high quality 100 meters race in Yokohama on September 23,  organizers said Thursday."
World," A powerful car bomb exploded outside  the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least  nine people and wounding 182 in an attack Indonesian police  blamed on Islamic militants linked to al Qaeda."
Business," Far fewer Americans made  initial  jobless claims than expected last week as the effects of  Hurricane Charley faded, government data showed on Thursday,  while import prices hit an 18 month high and inventories grew."
Sci/Tech, Could that ancient practice of bleeding patients really have done some good? A scientist says new research on how germs thrive in the body suggests it just may have  #151; for some people.
World,Damascus: PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas held talks with the leaders of three Damascus-based Palestinian militant groups as well as Syria #39;s president as he made the first official Palestinian visit to the country since 1996.
Business, Oil prices jumped nearly two dollars  on Thursday after the U.S. government said crude stocks fell to  a fresh five month low last week and distillate fuel  inventories barely grew ahead of winter.
Business," Three of the nation's dominant local  telephone companies said on Thursday that they had seen a sharp  drop off in new residential lines leased to competitors since  AT T Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=T.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">T.N</A> announced a retreat from residential service  in July due to changing federal rules."
Business, Treasuries prices fell on Thursday  after results of an auction of U.S. government debt were weaker  than expected and drew almost no private demand.
Business," Tyson Foods Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSN.N</A>., the world's  largest meat company, said on Thursday that high beef prices  may have consumers shifting to pork and chicken, but its beef  segment should do well later this year."
Business," American Axle   Manufacturing Holdings  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AXL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AXL.N</A>, an auto parts supplier, on Thursday cut its 2004  earnings forecast, citing planned production cuts by its  customers and higher raw material costs."
Business," Nucor Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NUE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NUE.N</A>, one of the top  U.S. steelmakers, raised its quarterly profit forecast as much  as 44 percent on Thursday due to surging steel prices, sending  its shares to more than 20 year highs."
Business," Technology stocks were given a lift on  Thursday when bellwether Nokia raised its earnings forecast,  but blue chips were lower as oil prices moved higher,  increasing concerns about future corporate profits and consumer  spending."
Business,"Far fewer Americans made initial jobless claims than expected last week as the effects of Hurricane Charley faded, government data showed on Thursday, while import prices hit an 18-month high and inventories grew."
Business,Regional grocer Pathmark Stores Inc. (PTMK) on Thursday reported a quarterly loss and warned that it was in danger of breaching some debt covenants by the end of the current quarter as it grapples with weaker sales and rising costs.
Business,"Posh toy seller FAO Schwarz, forced into bankruptcy after a price war with discount giants like Wal-Mart, hopes offerings like a \$12,000 treehouse will lure the "
Business,"FORT WORTH-In a dual-pronged move, Cash America International Inc. has exited the European market after a 12-year run and has dibs on buying a competitor to get a foothold in the Western US."
Sci/Tech,"The Judiciary Committee of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed its own version of an anti-spyware bill, setting the stage for a showdown between it and a similar bill that went through another committee."
Sci/Tech,"Virtualization will get another lift next week when Microsoft (Quote, Chart) rolls out its Virtual Server 2005, a product geared to help companies efficiently pool computing resources."
Sci/Tech,Q: How will Microsoft #39;s decision to get into the downloadable music business affect the company? A: Microsoft must have been quietly and enviously sitting in the background as Apple Computer has created a revolution in computing.
Sci/Tech,"The German teenager identified in May as the creator of the Sasser and Netsky worms was indicted and charged in court Wednesday, and may face as many as five years in jail for his escapades."
Sports,"seeded Roger Federer of Switzerland beat two time champion Andre Agassi in five sets to reach the US Open semifinals for the first time, where he will play Britain #39;s Tim Henman."
Sports,"While all the buzz at the rainy US Open is about the need for instant replay, don #39;t hold your breath. Replay won #39;t be coming to an umpire chair near you anytime soon."
Sports,Padraig Harrington led the way in the German Masters first round on Thursday as Europe #39;s Ryder Cup players warmed up for next week #39;s match against the United States.
Sports,French Formula One driver Olivier Panis says that he will retire from the Grand Prix circuit at the end of this season but will stay with the Toyota team as an advisor.
Sports,"The Czech team landed in Toronto via Greenland yesterday and had a midnight practice according to the body clocks, but there was a discernible spring in their step and swagger to their skating stride."
Sports," Kris Benson took a shutout into the seventh inning, Eric Valent homered and the New York Mets ended three streaks Thursday by beating the Florida Marlins 4 0."
Sports," DeJesus walked on a full count, D.Brown scored, A.Castillo to third, Gotay to second.   Berroa singled to center, A.Castillo scored, Gotay to third, DeJesus to second."
Sports,"CASTELLON, France : Spain #39;s Oscar Freire won the sixth stage of the Tour of Spain, a 157km run between Benicarlo and here, while US Postal rider Manuel Beltran, also of Spain, stayed in the overall lead."
Sports,Now that Frances has moved through the state of Florida - and another storm is not scheduled to hit the United States until next week - anticipation is building for the Florida State-Miami game.
Business,DuPont agreed to a settlement Thursday that could be worth more than \$340 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the chemical giant contaminated a West Virginia community's water supply with a key ingredient used in its Teflon products.
Business,Cracker Barrel has agreed to an \$8.7 million settlement to resolve all lawsuits brought or supported by the NAACP that accused the restaurant chain of segregating blacks in the smoking section and denying them service.
Business,"<p>\</p><p> DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <F.N> said on Thursday\it is recalling 234,208 Econoline vans in North America to fix\a defect in the anti-lock brake unit that can spark fires even\when the vehicles are parked.</p>"
World,"Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sudan #39;s government is sponsoring atrocities in its western Darfur region that amount to genocide, buttressing the US case for the United Nations to levy economic sanctions on the African nation."
World,"THE Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta which killed at least nine people was an indication al-Qaeda linked militants in Indonesia were regrouping, Indonesian police said today."
World,"Chechen rebels are offering a \$20 million reward for the capture of Russian President Vladimir Putin. A Chechen separatist web site posted the offer of a bounty Thursday, a day after Russia offered \$10 million "
World,"led forces launched operations in three Iraqi rebel strongholds on Thursday, killing nearly two dozen insurgents in a town near the Syrian border and bombing targets in Fallujah for the third straight day."
World,BEIJING A flood crest passed safely through the Three Gorges Dam on China #39;s Yangtze River on Thursday as devastated communities upstream cleaned up from floods that had killed at least 177 people and injured thousands.
World,"FAZ Weekly. Iraqi President Ghazi Yawer made all of the important political stops in Berlin on Thursday, seeing the German president, the development minister and finally the chancellor."
World,"\Australia says it will not be cowed by terrorism, after a bomb at its embassy in Indonesia kills nine people."
Business,The German government is seeking more than 4.5bn euros compensation from the consortium behind a late-running toll system.
Business,"The Finnish mobile phone giant says its next results will now be better than expected, thanks to a boost in handset sales."
World,"The first convoy of food for Sudanese refugees arrives in Chad from Libya, crossing the Sahara Desert."
World,RealNetworks says it increased its share of the online music market after halving the price of tunes.
World,"U.S. forces entered Samarra to re-assert Iraqi government authority, bombed a building in Falluja, and reportedly clashed with rebels in a town near the Syrian border."
World,"The C.I.A. was criticized today for failing to provide Army investigators with documents on unregistered ""ghost detainees."""
World," Suspected Muslim militants detonated a car bomb Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, killing nine people and wounding 161 in a bloody strike at a key U.S. ally in the war in Iraq..."
World," Boxing great Muhammad Ali asked Congress on Thursday to create a U.S. Boxing Commission, saying oversight by the federal government is needed to protect boxers from exploitation and injury..."
World," Addressing questions that have lingered for years, newly unearthed memos state that George W. Bush failed to meet standards of the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam war, that he refused a direct order and that his superiors were in a state of turmoil over how to evaluate his performance after he was suspended from flying..."
Sports,Joe Randa ties a major-league record with six runs scored as the Kansas City Royals break a club record for runs in a 26-5 rout of the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Business,The used-car dealer produces better-than-expected results for the first quarter.
World," Rapper producer Kanye West received a leading six Source Hip Hop Music Awards nominations Thursday, while Ludacris got five.    West's nominations included best album, video, lyricist and producer of the year..."
Business,"When a company with a small float comes unhinged from reality, look out."
Business,"After guiding earnings expectations lower, Nokia is now saying results will be better than expected."
Sports,The Miami Dolphins will play their NFL regular-season opener at home against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday instead of Sunday because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"Cash America International (NYSE: PWN) is in the secured non-recourse lending business. That is, it operates pawnshops. In fact, the company operates quite a few: more than 700."
Sci/Tech,"To handle the demands of the next-generation Internet, a new layer of intelligent nodes and services needs to grow over the existing Internet structure, said Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech,<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> Still behind HP and Sun
Sci/Tech,"The mobile phone giant says its next results will now be better than expected, thanks to a boost in handset sales."
Sci/Tech," RealNetworks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RNWK.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RNWK.O</A> is ending  its 49 cent per song music download service but will keep the  promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet  media and software company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," U.S. communications regulators on  Thursday insisted the United States was making progress in  rolling out high speed Internet service, despite falling  further behind other countries."
Sci/Tech,"Colleges throughout the region, faced with cease-and-desist letters and straining bandwidth resources, have stepped up their efforts to curtail students' illegal downloads of copyrighted music.<br>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> By Justin Hyde</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three of the nation's dominant local\telephone companies said on Thursday that they had seen a sharp\drop-off in new residential lines leased to competitors since\AT T Corp. <T.N> announced a retreat from residential service\in July due to changing federal rules.</p>
Sci/Tech,Belgrade overturns a ban on the teaching of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in schools.
Sci/Tech,"The morning sky this weekend is sparkling. Wake up early to see Mercury, Venus, Saturn and more."
Sci/Tech,A capsule jettisoned to Earth by NASA's Genesis spacecraft today failed to deploy its parachute and crash-landed in the Utah desert.
Sci/Tech,Researchers in China have unearthed the fossil remains of a parrotlike dinosaur surrounded by 34 juveniles. The find suggests dinosaurs were nurturing parents.
Sports,  Jurors on Monday found former Houston Rocket Calvin Murphy not guilty of sexually assaulting five of his daughters. Jurors found Murphy not guilty on all counts    three charges of indecency with 
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN     CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Frances, NASA braced on Thursday for the even more menacing Ivan, hurriedly moving mangled strips of aluminum siding and exposed equipment into the hangar that once housed the wreckage of space shuttle Columbia..."
Sci/Tech,"The Cat's Eye Nebula was the first planetary nebula ever to be discovered but its complex gas layers give knots and jets like the Lord of the Ring's famous floating eye of Sauron.    Astrobiology Magazine -- A new study of a large number of planetary nebulae has revealed that rings, such as those seen here around the Cat's Eye Nebula, are much more common that thought so far and have been found in at least one third of all planetary nebulae..."
Sci/Tech,"By SIOBHAN McDONOUGH    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fewer American youths are using marijuana, LSD and Ecstasy, but more are abusing prescription drugs, says a government report released Thursday.    The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health also found youths and young adults are more aware of the risks of using pot once a month or more frequently..."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Dolby, Intel sound off for developers...AOL updates Instant Messenger...Push-to-talk wiretaps on feds' speed list...Tellabs scales back AFC buy."
Sci/Tech,A movie studio coalition says it has worked out standards for films without film.
Sci/Tech,special coverage Hostile bid for PeopleSoft hurts Oracle's image among IT professionals.
Sci/Tech,Grants aim to accelerate European research into business applications of shared computing.
Sci/Tech,"One of the new handsets invokes Garbo, according to the Finnish phone giant. Another is described as ""sleek and sexy."""
Sports,"Jason Kidd is back. The question now is for how long. The 34-year-old Kidd, who underwent off-season knee surgery, made his long-awaited season debut for the Nets "
Sci/Tech,Beefier batteries and multicore chips aim to make Intel's future mobiles more like desktops.
World,Description: The kidnapping of two Italian aid workers in Iraq has united their home country. The women were both known as opponents of the Iraq war.
Sci/Tech," The number of broadband users in the U.S. nearly tripled in the past two and a half years to more than 48 million subscribers, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)."
Sci/Tech, Legislation that would expand the definition of criminal file trading over the Internet was approved Wednesday by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
Sci/Tech," To handle the demands of the next generation Internet, a new layer of intelligent nodes and services needs to grow over the existing Internet structure, said Intel Corp. Chief Technology Officer Pat Gelsinger, during his concluding address at the Intel Developer Forum Thursday."
Sci/Tech,  The European Union's (E.U.'s) Court of First Instance will rule on Sept. 28 whether the European Commission had the right to block the aborted merger between U.S. telecommunications giant MCI Inc. (formerly WorldCom Inc.) and Sprint Corp.
Business,"BusinessWeek, reaching outside its own ranks, announced yesterday that it had selected Stephen J. Adler, a senior editor of The Wall Street Journal, as its next editor in chief."
Sports," Check out any sporting goods store around town and you'll find them cluttering the clearance racks: brown, white and orange No. 2 jerseys  #151; in any size."
World," With 5 million discarded tires littering the background, the United States and Mexico announced an accord Thursday to clean up the mountains of rusty cars, smashed school buses and rotting rubber that are a blight on the border."
Sports, No. 1 is gone. So is No. 2. The French Open champion and the Wimbledon champion left days ago and the Williams sisters were done soon after that.
Business,"A federal jury Monday ruled in favor of World Trade Center (WTC) leaseholder Larry Silverstein inthe second phase of his insurance trial, deciding that the two hijacked planes "
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Maher Arar says two of his in laws were interrogated by Tunisian secret police and he suspects it was done on behalf of Canadian authorities.
Sports," Top seed Roger Federer survived a  stirring comeback from twice champion Andre Agassi to reach the  semifinals of the U.S. Open for the first time on Thursday,  squeezing through 6 3, 2 6, 7 5, 3 6, 6 3."
Sports," Tim Henman shrugged off an early  setback to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by  completing a 6 1, 7 5, 5 7, 6 2 win over Dominik Hrbaty on  Thursday."
World," Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush Thursday of failing the Biblical test set by the Good Samaritan, saying, ""He's seen people in need, but he's crossed over to the other side of the street."""
Sci/Tech," Turmeric, a spice used extensively in Asia as a key ingredient of curry, may be protecting children against leukemia, a scientist said on Thursday."
Business," The dollar posted mild gains against  most major currencies on Thursday after a U.S. jobless claims  report suggested stable job creation, although analysts said  Hurricane Charley likely skewed the weekly data."
World," Roger Federer posted a huge win in the howling wind, beating two time champion Andre Agassi 6 3, 2 6, 7 5, 3 6, 6 3 Thursday in a U.S. Open quarterfinal match suspended the previous night because of rain..."
Business,"Nearly a year after agreeing to buy FleetBoston Financial Corp., Bank of America Corp. has found it still has a lot of explaining to do in New England."
Business,The DuPont Co. agreed to a settlement potentially worth more than \$340 million Thursday to resolve allegations the chemical giant contaminated drinking water in West Virginia 
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 9, 2004 - Images sent back to Earth by the Cassini spacecraft reveal aspects of Saturn scientists have never seen: another moon -ossibly two  - a ring of material."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks Inc. RNWK.O is ending its 49 cent-per-song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"In the annals of consumer electronics, certain devices have proven so compelling they #39;ve created consumer cults. You know, Mac heads."
Sports,"So, I was thinking, maybe the University of Miami would want to change its nickname, and soon. I know, I know, this is not funny to anyone in the state of Florida."
Sports,"Why to watch: With fireworks during and after the game, who doesn #39;t want to watch Texas Tech football? The Red Raiders are at it again as Sonnie Cumbie had a big game against SMU before head coach Mike Leach "
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed concern about violence against aid agencies in the country. The president #39;s office said Thursday non-governmental organizations have provided invaluable services 
Sci/Tech,"The graphics library, an alternative to Microsoft's DirectX, gets new features designed to add razzle-dazzle to PC games."
Business,"When Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan kicked off his credit-tightening campaign on June 30, there was no question why he was raising interest rates."
Business,Cracker Barrel (CBRL) has agreed to an \$8.7 million settlement to resolve all lawsuits brought or supported by the NAACP that accused the restaurant chain of segregating blacks in the smoking section and denying them service.
Sci/Tech,Media software firm RealNetworks says it sold more than three million tracks thanks to an aggressive three-week price promotion in the US.
Sci/Tech,Are you a charmer with strong programming skills? Can you find happiness toiling in the IT department of a manufacturer or transportation company?
Sci/Tech,Legislation that would expand the definition of criminal file-trading over the Internet was approved Wednesday by the US House Judiciary Committee.
Sci/Tech," Sasser worm author Sven Jaschan has been indicted in Germany with computer espionage. Sasser was written as a kind of anti virus virus unleashed against the likes of Mydoom #39; and Bagle, Jaschan said."
Sports,European Ryder Cup player Padraig Harrington broke out of his form slump Thursday to take a one-stroke lead at the German Masters with a 6-under-par 66.
Sports,"Brazil, Berlin, my first home game. It doesn #39;t get any better than that, Jrgen Klinsmann said in preparation for the showdown between the German soccer team and the 2002 world-champion Brazilians."
Sports,"The scattered tickets outside the Globe Arena told the story. There were no souvenirs from this one. In yet another important game that demanded the team be at its best, Sweden was at its worst."
Sports,Cleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs did not practice today and is listed as doubtful for Sunday #39;s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
World,Sudan has rejected a declaration by the US that the alleged atrocities in the country #39;s troubled Darfur region was genocide.  quot;This is just another sort of pressure brought against the government of Sudan by 
World,"ST. GEORGE #39;S, GRENADA - Jamaica #39;s Prime Minister urged his country to pray Thursday as the Category 5 hurricane Ivan headed toward the island nation after killing 20 people elsewhere in the Caribbean."
World,"World News Baghdad, Sep 9 : Foreign aid workers in Iraq are planning to leave the war-torn country since the kidnapping of two Italian women aid workers, Xinhua reports Thursday."
World,The violent hostage-taking at a school in Russia last week blamed on Chechen terrorists has sparked condemnation from the Arab media in the Middle East.
Sci/Tech,"By MATTI HUUHTANEN    HELSINKI, Finland (AP) -- Nokia said Thursday its third-quarter revenue and profits would be better than expected, citing an increase in mobile phone sales. The news pushed its shares up nearly 6.5 percent in trading..."
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- A newly developed lubricant could improve the performance, capacity and longevity of hard drives used widely in computers, music players, video recorders and other devices, researchers say..."
Sci/Tech,Apple has stopped offering the latest version of McAfee's anti-virus package to Mac users following reports of widespread problems with the software.
Sports," Due to the possible threat of Hurricane Ivan, the NFL has rescheduled the Titans/Dolphins game up a day to Saturday at 1:00 p.m. EDT."
Sports," It took Joey Harrington about one second to choose between red, white and blue  #151; and blood."
Sports,Josh Boone assumes the mantle left with the exit of Emeka Okafor with a double-double to muscle the No. 7 Huskies to a 97-60 romp over Northeastern on Monday.
World," In a sharp rebuke of a new administration policy, the House moved Thursday to block the Labor Department from carrying out overtime rules that critics argued could deprive millions of workers of their overtime pay."
Business," Restaurant chain Applebee's  International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=APPB.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">APPB.O</A> on Thursday said there was room for  at least 3,000 of its namesake restaurants in the United  States, nearly double the existing number."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung's new SPH-V5400 mobile phone sports a built-in 1-inch, 1.5-gigabyte hard disk that can store about 15 times more data than conventional handsets, Samsung said."
World," The Jemaah Islamiah group said in a  purported Internet statement it carried out Thursday's attack  on the Australian embassy in Jakarta, and warned of more unless  Australia withdraws forces from Iraq."
Business,Movado is worth watching because its acquisition of Ebel should boost international sales.
Sci/Tech,"The graphics library, an alternative to Microsoft's DirectX, gets new features designed to add razzle-dazzle to PC games."
Business,Former Credit Suisse First Boston (NYSE: CSR) investment banker Frank Quattrone #39;s gamble on a jury trial came to a close yesterday when he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for obstruction of justice.
Business,DuPont agreed on Thursday to pay as much as \$343 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the chemical giant contaminated drinking water supplies in West Virginia and Ohio with a key ingredient of its Teflon product.
Business,The Dow Jones industrial average fell 24 to ten-thousand-289. But gainers on the New York Stock Exchange outnumbered losers by a better than three-to-two margin.
Business,"An FDA review of AstraZeneca Plc #39;s (AZN.L: Quote, Profile, Research) (AZN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Exanta questioned the experimental drug #39;s "
Business,A coalition of US labor unions said China #39;s policy of setting the value of the yuan is hurting American businesses and asked the Bush administration to file a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization on their behalf.
Sci/Tech,Yesterdays crash of the Genesis sample return canister forced scientists to look for slivers of hope in the busted up remains of fragile collection arrays.
Sci/Tech, Why would wireless chip company Qualcomm want to get into the display business? To do what it does best: license technology to mobile phone manufacturers everywhere.
Sci/Tech,"More than 6,000 species of butterflies and other insects, as well as mites, fungi and assorted unloved but important species, will also be wiped out when listed endangered species go extinct, scientists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The Defense Department awarded a \$31 million contract for implementation and training services to Unisys Corp. The contract pertains to DOD #39;s electronic medical records system, called the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) II."
Sci/Tech,"  Jim Allchin has a thing about video. The Windows chief is a brilliant engineer, keeper of Redmond #39;s crown jewels, and easily the most powerful person at Microsoft after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer."
Sports,"Gusting winds and a gutsy Andre Agassi were not enough to blow Roger Federer away. Federer moved into his first US Open semifinal on Thursday, completing a five-set thriller over Agassi and "
Sports,"Futures market lets investors buy and sell right to see teams if they make it to the big game. By Chris Isidore, CNN/Money senior writer."
Sports,"Check out any sporting goods store around town and you #39;ll find them cluttering the clearance racks: brown, white and orange No."
Sports,There #39;s something very strange about the Royals and Tigers on Thursday afternoons. Baseball scores start looking more like football scores.
World," Despite reports that the beleaguered oil giant Yukos could receive yet another back tax bill in addition to the  #36;7.5 billion in claims it already faces, the company's stock rallied slightly Thursday on a new statement by President Vladimir Putin that he is not seeking the company's bankruptcy."
Sports," Top seed Roger Federer survived a  stirring comeback from twice champion Andre Agassi to reach the  semi finals of the U.S. Open for the first time Thursday,  squeezing through 6 3, 2 6, 7 5, 3 6, 6 3."
Business," Electronic Data Systems Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EDS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EDS.N</A>, one of the world's biggest computer services company,  is likely to cut up to 20,000 jobs over the next two years, the  company's chief executive said on Thursday."
World," Sen. John Edwards, who hopes to be vice president come January, went after the current holder of the office Thursday, criticizing Dick Cheney on terrorism, campaign rhetoric and health care."
Business," Health insurance premiums rose five  times faster than U.S. workers' salaries this year, according  to a survey released on Thursday that also showed slippage in  the percentage of American workers covered by employer health  plans."
World, Major events in President Bush's Vietnam era military service with the Air National Guard:
World, France's government and opposition showed  rare unity in appealing for the release of two Frenchmen held  in Iraq as an Italian envoy flew to the Middle East on Thursday  to urge freedom for two female Italian aid workers.
Business,"The figures from a survey released today are likely to throw more people into the ranks of the uninsured, analysts said."
Business," The number of workers filing for state unemployment benefits plunged by 44,000 in the week ending Sept. 4 to 319,000, the Labor Department said Thursday."
Business," The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission improperly calculated how much money energy companies should be required to refund California consumers for allegedly excessive electricity costs, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The Serbian government has reversed an order to ban Charles Darwin #39;s theory of evolution from schools, following widespread criticism from scientists."
Sports,It is an accepted axiom in the NFL: Every team has problems. Coaches and team executives commiserate about them like old folks complaining about aches and pains.
Sports, Two of the worst teams in the American League square off this evening when the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers continue their four game set at Comerica Park.
World,"ISRAELI Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz today ordered a closure of the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the upcoming Jewish holidays, a ministry spokeswoman said."
Sci/Tech,A source close to the case says a ruling in Justice Dept.'s antitrust suit to stop Oracle from acquiring PeopleSoft may come this week.
Business,"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which has refused to approve California #39;s demand for \$2.8 billion in refunds from power companies found to have gouged the state during the 2000-2001 energy crisis, has been ordered to rethink its position and "
Business,"Every time Paul Mehok of National Nail Co. sees a hurricane coming toward the Southeast, he feels  quot;this little guilt twinge. quot;."
Sports,"  Because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan, the NFL has rescheduled the Tennessee Titans/Miami Dolphins game. The game will now be played at Pro Player Stadium at 1 pm Saturday."
World,"The Jemaah Islamiah group said in a purported Internet statement it carried out Thursday #39;s attack on the Australian embassy in Jakarta, and warned of more unless Australia withdraws forces from Iraq."
World,"Ever since the start of the second Chechen war, the Russian leadership, and President Vladimir Putin in particular, have been terribly fond of saying that we are waging war against international terrorism in Chechnya."
World,"JERUSALEM Sept. 9, 2004 - A group of prominent Israeli hardliners urged soldiers Thursday to disobey orders to dismantle Jewish settlements, widening the bitter divisions over Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s "
World,India today assured the visiting Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba that it would render all possible assistance to Kathmandu in tackling the Maoist insurgency.
Sci/Tech,"With a focus on educating members about Oracle's 10g database and 11i.10 E-Business Suite, the Oracle Application User Group plans to holds its Connection Point 2004 annual user conference next week in Orlando."
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. plans to open several Enterprise Command Centers during the next few months in a bid to improve its service delivery to customers worldwide.
Sci/Tech,"Data centers in Florida weathered the brunt of Hurricane Frances, suffering only minor disruptions from the Labor Day weekend storm."
Sci/Tech,"With plenty of experience in disaster preparations, IT managers in Florida were ready to handle IT staffing issues during -- and after -- Hurricane Frances."
Sci/Tech,"IBM next week will ship the latest version of its DB2 Universal Database, which offers new self-tuning capabilities designed to reduce management overhead even as databases grow bigger and harder to maintain."
Sci/Tech,"Because of the open nature of the Internet, there seems to be no immediate prospects that technology or law enforcement can stem the flood of online fraud."
Sci/Tech,"Group proposes outsourcing to underutilized, lower-cost IT workers in outlying areas of the U.S. rather than offshore."
Sci/Tech,Eighteen-year-old Sven Jaschan was indicted yesterday for allegedly creating the Sasser worm that crashed hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide after spreading over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Marking its first foray into server virtualization, Microsoft will release its oft-delayed Virtual Server 2005 on Oct. 1. The software allows multiple operating systems to run side by side on a single machine."
Sci/Tech," The litigious Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is involved in another legal dispute with a P to P (peer to peer) technology maker, but this time, the RIAA is on defense. Altnet Inc. filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing the RIAA and several of its partners of infringing an Altnet patent covering technology for identifying requested files on a P to P network."
Business,"Layoffs by Delta Airlines in Dallas are being felt in Tulsa. Delta announced Wednesday they #39;re cutting 7,000 jobs by drastically downsizing their Dallas hub."
Business,Oracle Corp. prevailed Thursday in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department attempting to block the Redwood Shores company #39;s \$7.
Business,"Electronic Data Systems plans to cut 15,000 to 20,000 jobs over the next two years, as the struggling technology services giant tries to slash costs and regain its footing."
Business,"Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s biggest carmaker, may cut 30,000 jobs, or almost a fifth of its German workforce, if the labour union representing workers does not agree to a wage "
Business,"Cisco Systems signed an agreement on Thursday to acquire NetSolve, which manages information technology systems, for \$128.7 million in cash."
Business,DuPont has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit in which West Virginia residents accused the company of having contaminated local water supplies with an important chemical used to make Teflon products.
Business,"Alcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest aluminum producer, on Thursday warned that third-quarter results would fall far short of "
Business,"US technology stocks gained on Thursday after bellwether Nokia raised its earnings forecast, but blue chips slipped as oil prices climbed almost \$2 per barrel, increasing concerns about future corporate profits."
Business,"The Bush administration on Thursday rejected a call from labor, textile and steel groups for an investigation into the value of China #39;s currency that could lead "
Business,"Cracker Barrel has agreed to pay \$8.7 million to settle lawsuits that accused the country-cooking restaurant chain of segregating black customers, subjecting them to racial "
Business," The Royal Bank of Canada is streamlining its operations and appointing a new chief operating officer   TSX CEO Barbara Stymiest   and a new chief financial officer, two weeks after Canada #39;s biggest bank reported lower quarterly profits "
Business,"Cargill Inc. in Minnetonka has sold eight of its steel-making facilities, including operations in St. Paul and Duluth, to Gerdau Ameristeel in Toronto for a total of \$266 million."
Sci/Tech,"Optimistic scientists on Thursday plucked dirt and mud from a mangled capsule which crashed in the Utah desert, hoping to find enough solar dust to yield clues about the dawn of the planetary system."
Sci/Tech,code-named  quot;Stinger quot; -- featuring autonomic-computing technologies. Big Blue says the new features will reduce the time and skills needed to set up and maintain a database.
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks Inc. on Thursday said the three-week cut-rate promotion on its online music store garnered sales of more than 3 million songs.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network "
Sci/Tech,"com September 9, 2004, 4:46 PM PT. Federal telephone regulators on Thursday set aside more spectrum for third-generation cell phone calls and other advanced wireless services, in a move "
Sci/Tech,"At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco yesterday, Intel President Paul Otellini provided further details of the chip giants plans to bring multicore processors to servers and desktop PCs, starting with a dual-core server chip in the second half "
Sci/Tech,If you #39;re thinking of replacing your old inkjet or personal laser printer with a new model that can also make copies--and perhaps scan in color and send faxes as well--Canon wants to be at the top of your shopping list.
Sci/Tech,BELGRADE Serbia #39;s education minister was ridiculed in cartoons and pelted with resignation demands on Thursday for ejecting Charles Darwin from school classrooms in favor of Old Testament  quot;creationism.
Sci/Tech,"com September 9, 2004, 5:10 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"In an expected move following his arrest and confession earlier this year, an 18-year-old German student has been indicted on computer crimes for his work writing and releasing the Sasser and Netsky worms."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s E-mail-filter technology, Sender ID, is unpopular with open-source advocates but popular with spammers, who are using it to bypass other filters."
Sci/Tech,a DNA pioneer and geneticist at Leicester University in England -- says the genetic profiles used in criminal investigations are not sophisticated enough to prevent false identifications.
Sci/Tech,"OS Migration has moved to the bottom ranks after making its mark on IT Professional #39;s top five priority last year. With a long-awaited security update to Windows XP now complete, Microsoft is preparing a holiday "
Sci/Tech,"The litigious Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is involved in another legal dispute with a P-to-P (peer-to-peer) technology maker, but this time, the RIAA is on defense."
Sports,"com. Roger Federer: Forget any visions you have of Roger Federer being a lumbering, big server whose best surface will always be grass."
Sports,"BOMBAY: Indian cricket #39;s record sale of television rights for \$308-million was put on hold yesterday after a court proposed a re-bid following objections from the sports network which missed out, a report said."
Sports,The announcement by Olivier Panis here yesterday that he will retire from racing at the end of the season at the age of 38 to take up a testing role at Toyota not only created a vacancy 
Sports," Call it the  quot;bump and run, quot; the  quot;chuck quot; or the  quot;five yard touch. quot;. Now that the swivel hip singing routines of Jessica Simpson, Destiny #39;s Child, and others in Thursday night #39;s kickoff bash for "
Sports,"Impressive rookie Kasey Kahne started what he hopes will be an uplifting weekend Thursday night, winning his first pole of the season in 22 tries in NASCAR #39;s Busch Series."
Sports,"Mike Mussina looked out from the bullpen a half-hour before his start against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and couldn #39;t believe what he saw: more than 50,000 empty seats at Yankee Stadium."
Sports,The National Football League announced Thursday that the game between Tennessee and Miami would be played on Saturday instead of Sunday.
Sports,"VAIL, Colo. -- Prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case said this week they were unconcerned with a ruling that many legal experts said would have torpedoed their chances of convicting the NBA star."
Sports,"Digital technology has now replaced the old photo-finish cameras at Britain #39;s racecourses, but still there are times when even a computer cannot help."
Sports,"Padraig Harrington, with next week #39;s Ryder Cup uppermost in his thoughts, emerged from a run of indifferent form with an outstanding 66, six under par, in the first round of the Linde German Masters yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are sweeping, vacuuming and picking at the mangled wreckage recovered from the Genesis spacecraft that crashed into the Utah desert on Wednesday."
World,"Osama bin Laden #39;s aide, Ayman al-Zawahri, said Thursday in a videotape broadcast by al-Jazeera TV that mujahedeen (holy fighters) have taken control of much of Afghanistan and driven US forces into the  quot;trenches quot;."
World,The death toll rose to 28 and more than 70 were wounded in heavy clashes between the US-Iraqi forces and insurgents in Iraq #39;s northern town of Tall Afar.
World,MOSCOW Russia warned the West on Thursday not to interfere in its policies toward Chechnya and said the granting of political asylum to rebel figures by Western governments only worsened problems for most Chechens.
World,"Israeli forces continued a major operation in Gaza on Thursday with tanks and armored vehicles to suppress rocket fire into Israel, and in the process killed seven Palestinians."
World,"At least 50 terrorists were killed in air raids on a suspected al-Qa #39;eda training camp near the Afghan border, Pakistan officials said yesterday."
World,"MILAN The Two Simonas, as they are called in the Italian press, thought their dedication to helping Iraqis overcome the effects of war and their opposition to the US occupation protected them from the lawlessness of Baghdad."
World,"HONG KONG, Sept. 9, 2004The human rights situation in Hong Kong has taken a turn for the worse this year, a human rights group said Thursday, citing Beijing-sponsored political intimidation as the former "
World,NEW DELHI: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri said that although the Kashmir dispute was central to the peace process it could not be resolved overnight.
World, A massive floodcrest passed safely through the Three Gorges Dam on China #39;s Yangtze River yesterday as devastated communities upstream cleaned up from floods that killed at least 177 people and injured thousands.
World, The authenticity of newly unearthed memos stating that George W. Bush failed to meet standards of the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War was questioned Thursday by the son of the late officer who reportedly wrote the memos.
World," In this hillside village known as the ""little America"" of the West Bank, businessman Abu Mohammed voted for George W. Bush in the last U.S. election but vows not to make the same mistake twice."
World, The Senate used a voice vote Thursday to denounce the massacre of hundreds at a Russian school and to express its condolences to that nation's people.
World," Fighting to get her job back, fired U.S. Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers testified Thursday that she did not divulge classified information when she complained her agency was short on money and staff."
World, The United States declared on  Thursday that the violence in Sudan's Darfur region amounted to  genocide and urged the world to back an expanded African  peacekeeping force to halt the bloodshed.
World, Indonesia hunted on Friday for the  people behind a car bomb attack that killed nine people outside  the Australian embassy and underlined the vulnerability of the  world's most populous Muslim nation to militant violence.
World,The White House releases new records relating to a row over President Bush's military service.
World,"More openness is needed over clinical drug trial results  to stop them being distorted, leading medical journals say."
Sci/Tech,"IBM will begin shipping a new DB2 Universal Database next week that has more self-managing capabilities, extended Linux support, and geospatial technology."
Sci/Tech,"Canon USA, Inc., the nation #39;s market share brand leader in black-and-white and color laser copier/printer solutions(1), today blazes a new trail in the copier/printer industry with the launch of the first copier-based color laser multifunction device "
Sports,Lazio president Claudio Lotito is considering legal action against Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini over the way he left the club.
World,"MOSCOW Sept. 9, 2004 - Ten of the militants who seized a school in southern Russia have been identified and six were from Chechnya, security officials said Thursday, drawing a strong connection to the Chechen "
World,SIX British soldiers died yesterday when their low-flying helicopter hit electricity cables and spiralled out of control in the Czech Republic.
World," Hong Kong media criticised Beijing yesterday for meddling in this weekend #39;s elections, saying China #39;s new publicity about a pro democracy candidate jailed for hiring a prostitute was timed to influence the result."
World,The British couple murdered in Thailand yesterday were following thousands of tourists who make the trip to the picturesque province of Kanchanaburi every year.
Sports,ZEE Telefilms has sought time from the Bombay High Court to respond to the court #39;s proposal of submitting fresh bids for the BCCI cricket telecast rights to the court.
Sports,"Joey Sindelar had to wait five hours for the Canadian Open to get started Thursday, which was nothing compared with the five weeks he had to wait for his game to show up."
Sports,Another Serie A season is in the pipelines and this coming weekend will see the start of what promises to be a hard fought campaign in which the usual teams will be competing for the top honour.
World,"Officials in southern Florida began evacuating some people from the Keys as Hurricane Ivan ripped through Grenada, leaving at least 15 dead."
World," Andre Agassi sat alone, starting blankly at an Arthur Ashe Stadium doorway, the silence punctured by the rustling leaves on nearby trees. Soon, he'd walk through that exit, his U.S..."
World," The family of John Ritter has sued a Burbank hospital, accusing it of negligence in the death of the 54 year old actor.    Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck and his four children, including actor Jason Ritter, filed the wrongful death suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Sept..."
World," The Bush administration for the first time on Thursday called attacks in Sudan's Darfur region by government backed Arab militia against black Africans ""genocide.""   The designation by Secretary of State Colin Powell came as a U.S. proposal in the U.N..."
World," New documents unearthed in the midst of the presidential campaign fill in some blanks but raise other questions about the sometimes mysterious and spotty story of President Bush's military service during Vietnam when he won a coveted spot in the Texas Air National Guard and avoided the war.    Reviving issues that have shadowed his political career, the documents show Bush ignored a direct order from a superior officer and lost his status as a Texas Air National Guard pilot more than three decades ago because he failed to meet military performance standards and undergo a required physical examination..."
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks this week said the three week cut rate promotion on its online music store garnered sales of more than three million songs.
Sci/Tech,"Sybase Inc. this week released Adaptive Server Enterprise Express Edition for Linux, a free version of its enterprise-class database for deployment on Linux systems."
Sports,"Jason Riley, who calls himself  quot;a truck driver and general dogsbody quot; for the Renault Formula One team, says his job is easier when the team is successful."
World,"CAIRO, Egypt Sept. 9, 2004 - Osama bin Laden #39;s chief deputy claimed the United States was on the brink of defeat in Iraq and Afghanistan in a videotape broadcast Thursday that appeared to be a rallying call "
World,"LED forces attacked two Iraqi rebel strongholds yesterday, killing nearly two dozen insurgents in a town near the Syrian border and bombing targets in Fallujah for a third day."
World,The World Wildlife Fund says animals and trees from Asia dominate its list of the 10 species most likely to become extinct because of illegal trade.
Sports,INTER Milan coach Roberto Mancini believes the club #39;s lavish (northern) summer signings will enable them to mount a serious Serie A challenge this season.
World,"MOSCOW: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov yesterday warned the West not to meddle with Russia #39;s Chechnya policy in the wake of a bloody hostage crisis, highlighting a growing rift over the issue between former Cold War foes."
World,"On Sunday, voters will have a limited chance to elect members to the city #39;s parliament. By Robert Marquand  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
World,"A BASSET hound living in Germany has just made it into the 50th anniversary edition of the Guinness Book of Records for possessing the longest canine ears in the world, measuring a fine 33."
Sports,"PADRAIG Harrington gave Europes Ryder Cup team another morale-boosting performance yesterday in the opening round of the Linde German Masters in Cologne, the Irishman hitting top form just five days after undergoing laser eye surgery."
Sports,PANAMA CITY: Cobi Jones struck deep into injury time to secure the US a 1-1 draw against Panama in their CONCACAF region Group A World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,"Storrs, CT (Sports Network) - Connecticut head football coach Randy Edsall signed a six-year contract Thursday that could be worth up to \$5."
World,"LONDON : The global authority of record-breaking accomplishment, The Guinness Book of Records, celebrated Friday 50 years logging the poles of human achievement."
Business,running battle in US courts between Oracle and the Department of Justice took a milestone step today as a US District Court Judge in San Francisco ruled that the takeover bid by Oracle for competitor PeopleSoft could continue.
Business,"THE Bank of England left its key interest rate at 4.75 per cent yesterday, a decision that was widely expected, after a raft of data that showed the economy was cooling down."
Business," A U.S. federal judge on Thursday gave Oracle Corp. a green light to proceed with its hostile bid to take over rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc., rejecting the government's bid to block the  #36;7.7 billion deal."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.  on Thursday outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient."
World," The global authority of record breaking accomplishment, The Guinness Book of Records, celebrated 50 years logging the poles of human achievement."
World, American warplanes struck militant positions in two insurgent controlled cities Thursday and U.S. and Iraqi troops quietly took control of a third in a sweeping crackdown following a spike in attacks against U.S. forces.
Sci/Tech," Internet media company Yahoo Inc. on Thursday said it struck a deal to produce, host and sell advertising for the official Web site for the second and third season of NBC's ""The Apprentice."""
Business," The surge in oil prices over the summer was not enough to derail the U.S. economy and the central bank sees no reason to pause in its interest rate rises just yet, top Fed officials said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video game making.
World," WASHINGTON (AP)   The Bush administration for the first time on Thursday labelled as ""genocide"" the attacks on black Africans by a government backed Arab militia in Sudan's Darfur region."
Sports," According to the California Highway Patrol, NBA star Gary Payton was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence last month."
World, Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday after the Japanese government said the economy grew more slowly than initially estimated in the April June quarter. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by  #36;2.85 billion in the latest week to  #36;845.69 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Sybase is offering a free version of its leading enterprise database management system for Linux.
Sports, The NHL and the players' association appeared headed toward a lockout when talks broke off Thursday after the union's first new proposal in nearly a year.
Sci/Tech," A federal judge on Thursday rejected the government's attempt to block Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc., concluding a combination between the business software makers wouldn't throttle competition in a narrow market niche."
Sports, Air Force football coach Fisher DeBerry agreed to a five year contract extension Thursday.
Business," SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge  on Thursday gave Oracle Corp. a green light to proceed with its  hostile bid to take over rival business software maker  PeopleSoft Inc., rejecting the government's bid to block the  \$7.7 billion deal."
Sci/Tech," It could be called a mechanical miracle  #151; a robot that walks on water. With inspiration from nature and some help from research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a research team led by Carnegie Mellon engineering assistant professor Metin Sitti has built a tiny robot that can walk on water, much like insects known as water skimmers, water skaters, pond skaters or Jesus bugs."
Business," Electronic Data Systems Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EDS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EDS.N</A>, one of the world's biggest computer services  companies, is likely to cut up to 20,000 jobs over the next two  years, the company's chief executive said on Thursday."
Sports," The National Hockey League rejected an  offer from the players in the latest round of labor  negotiations Thursday, leaving little hope of avoiding a  lockout start to the season next month."
Sci/Tech," Divers making dangerous probes through underwater caves near the Caribbean coast have discovered what appears to be one of oldest human skeletons in the Americas, archaeologists announced at a seminar that was ending on Friday."
Sports, Joey Sindelar grabbed the  first round lead at the 100th Canadian Open on Thursday while  new world number one Vijay Singh spent most of a rainy day  signing autographs in the clubhouse.
Sci/Tech," The value of freely sharing data on dangerous germs so vaccines and treatments can be developed outweighs the danger that bioterrorists may use the information to do harm, a scientific panel concluded Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Booming global trade in rare forms of wildlife ranging from tropical fish and trees to African lizards is threatening many of them with extinction, conservation group WWF said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Jamaicans scrambled for supplies and fortified their homes as a ferocious Hurricane Ivan swept nearer with 150 mph winds on Thursday after killing at least 20 people on the tiny spice island of Grenada.
Business,"  The surge in oil prices over the  summer was not enough to derail the U.S. economy and the  central bank sees no reason to pause in its interest rate rises  just yet, top Fed officials said on Thursday."
Sports," PHILADEPHIA (Sports Network) - Saint Joseph's University  extended the contract of men's basketball coach Phil Martelli  on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed,  but the new contract will keep Martelli on Hawk Hill through at  least the 2011-12 season."
Business, The dollar shot up against the yen on  Friday following a surprisingly weak figure for Japanese  revised gross domestic product in the second quarter that  raised concerns Japan's economy may be slowing.
Sports," LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Clippers  signed first-round draft pick Shaun Livingston to a contract  Thursday. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not  released."
Business," Visteon Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VC.N</A> warned on Thursday  that second half results will be well below prior forecasts as  its major customer Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> cuts production, and  steel and fuel costs climb."
Sports," The women's tennis circuit is to be  shortened next year in an effort to give the players a longer  off season, the tour's governing body announced on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Could that ancient practice of bleeding patients really have done some good? A scientist says new research on how germs thrive in the body suggests it just may have  #151; for some people.
Sports,"Roger Federer posted a huge win in the howling wind, beating two-time champion Andre Agassi 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3."
Sports,The Miami Dolphins' opening game against the Tennessee Titans will be played Saturday instead of Sunday because of approaching Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"The country-cooking restaurant chain has agreed to pay \$8.7 million over allegations that it segregated black customers, subjected them to racial slurs and gave black workers inferior jobs."
Business,"<p></p><p> By Megan Davies</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. technology stocks gained onThursday after bellwether Nokia raised its earnings forecast,but blue chips slipped as oil prices climbed almost \$2 perbarrel, increasing concerns about future corporate profits.</p>"
Business,"It was the fourth consecutive year of double-digit increases in health insurance premiums, which has resulted in a decline in the number of insured workers."
Sci/Tech,"\\Lets say you have a cluster of machines behind a firewall or lack IP address\space for a unique frontend IP for all your boxes.\\You need to SSH into any one of the machines but first you need to manually SSH\into a gateway machine and then SSH into your target machines.  This is a major\pain as it involves a lot of wasted time and keystrokes.  \\Worse yet the standard scp and rsync tools won't work with SSH (and neither will\any other SSH pipe commands) to your target box.\\Luckily OpenSSH has a ProxyCommand configuration option that allows you to proxy\into your gateway, then forward all packets via this proxy.\\In order to do this you need 'netcat' installed and if you're on debian this c ...\\"
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday  outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which  millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network  traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient."
Sci/Tech,The embattled IT services giant is trying to trim \$3 billion in annual costs.
Sci/Tech,"Product will allow a server to run multiple operating systems, or multiple copies of the same operating system at a single time"
Sci/Tech,"The networking giant will pay \$128 million in cash for NetSolve, which manages information technology systems."
Sci/Tech,"Judge rejects Justice Department charges, allowing Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft to continue."
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com answers your questions about the court case that set the software maker against the U.S. Department of Justice.
Sci/Tech,"special coverage Oracle prevails in pursuit of PeopleSoft buy, as judge rejects Justice Department's antitrust arguments."
Sci/Tech,"University of Texas bans students' private Wi-Fi hot spots, saying they block access to a campus wireless network."
Sci/Tech,Regulators set aside additional bandwidth for third-generation cell phones and other advanced wireless services.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak joins advisory board of start-up Eye Games.
Sci/Tech,"The wireless company buys a majority stake in Iridigm, developer of a brighter, low-cost alternative to LCD screens."
Sports, Luther Head scored 17 points and Dee Brown added 15 points and nine assists as Illinois celebrated its new No. 1 ranking with a 78 59 victory over Chicago State on Monday night.
Sci/Tech,"Intel, Hitachi, Toshiba and others propose CE-ATA, a new interface for miniature hard drives used in consumer electronics."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia on Thursday announced three new camera phones that it says are inspired by the style of the 1920s. One model in particular is described by the Finnish phone giant as ""Garbo-esque"" in its design character (that would be the 7270). All three handsets are shown here in art released by the company."
Sci/Tech," The judge presiding over the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempt to block Oracle Corp.'s proposed takeover of rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. ruled in Oracle's favor on Thursday, removing one obstacle preventing the hostile acquisition."
Sci/Tech," IBM Corp. will spend more than  $1 million to help fund a Linux technology center in Brazil. The center, created in conjunction with the Brazilian government, aims to train 700 public service professionals on the use of Linux by year's end."
Sci/Tech,"  At this year's DemoMobile 2004 conference here, the pulse of the wireless industry is registering a move toward service based computing, which is about delivering applications and data from a managed platform to a variety of secure devices."
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc. channel partners will be able to offer real time monitoring of enterprises' networks after the company agreed to acquire NetSolve Inc., the networking giant said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Spurred by back to school sales and political pitches, spam e mail accounted for 82 percent of all the inbound e mail processed during August, and made up 90 percent of all mail sent during one spam filled day last month, according to an e mail security firm."
Sci/Tech," Scientists from Fujitsu Ltd. and The University of Tokyo have developed a laser that is capable of maintaining a stable output over a wide temperature range at speeds and frequencies useful for optical communications, the research team said Friday. The device could enable the creation of optical networking equipment that is smaller, cheaper and consumes less power than current devices, the leader of the research team said."
Sci/Tech,"Emulex has introduced a new entry-level line of SAN switch products designed for small and midsize businesses and small departmental SAN applications in a large enterprise. The new line has already been adopted by IBM for its recently introduced TotalStorage DS400, an entry-level Fibre Channel storage array announced last week."
Sports,"SUN CITY, South Africa -- South Africa #39;s Retief Goosen claimed his first Sun City Golf Challenge title Sunday at the Gary Player Country Club."
Sci/Tech,Topping the list of new models is a \$999 color laser multifunction printer.
Sci/Tech,"In a future with millions of users and devices taxing the Net, Intel-based servers will help out."
Business,Let the bidding begin! A federal judge Thursday rejected a government attempt to block Oracle #39;s proposed takeover of rival PeopleSoft.
Business,"Shares in AstraZeneca fell 109p to 25.10 yesterday on news that its potential blockbuster drug offering stroke prevention, Exanta, might face delays in getting American approval."
Business,Banco Santander Central Hispano yesterday began to sever its 15-year ties with Royal Bank of Scotland to clear the way for its proposed 8.
Sports,"CHORZOW: The England football team staged a silent protest over recent press criticism, refusing to be interviewed after their 2-1 World Cup win over Poland here on Wednesday."
Sports,"And he said he has shaken off the effects of his high speed crash here seven days ago. But the German Ferrari driver, a member of the Grand Prix Drivers #39; Association (GPDA), insisted further changes must be "
Sports,"The National Hockey League rejected an offer from the players in the latest round of labor negotiations Thursday, leaving little hope of avoiding a lockout start to the season next month."
Sports,"For all the hoopla surrounding last night #39;s Patriots-Colts opener, the National Football Conference East has pro football #39;s marquee sidelines: the Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs returning to "
Sports,I #39;ve had about all I can stand of the most overused football term since  quot;West Coast Offense. quot; And that #39;s  quot;fantasy sleeper.
World,"A boy has died of bird flu virus in Thailand #39;s central Prachinburi province, bringing the death toll from the epidemic in Asia to 28, the official Thai News Agency reported here on Thursday."
World,"Japan #39;s economy grew 0.3 percent in April-June from the previous quarter, less than the 0.4 percent growth rate initially estimated, the government said Friday."
Sports, Elton John kept his red top on during the NFL's first on field musical show since part of Janet's Jackson's black top came off at the Super Bowl.
Sci/Tech," As a Washington journalist during the 90s, I made frequent treks to the Federal Election Commission to inspect cabinets full of campaign finance reports to find out who was giving to whom."
Business," SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Software maker Oracle  on Thursday got the green light from a U.S. federal judge for  its \$7.7 billion takeover of smaller rival PeopleSoft Inc.,  sending PeopleSoft shares up 15 percent."
Sci/Tech," Scientists tried to pry apart a mangled NASA space capsule in hopes of salvaging its precious cargo of solar atoms Thursday, a day after the saucer shaped probe crashed in the Utah desert."
Sci/Tech," The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply next week, NASA said Thursday."
World,The US warns South Korea to expect no favours after it admits conducting secret nuclear experiments.
Sci/Tech,"For the first time in almost two years, there are no bright planets in the evening sky. You might as well stay inside and eat dinner. The morning sky, on the other hand, is sparkling. Mercury. Venus. Saturn. A slender crescent Moon. The luminous stars of Orion. They're all on display in the days ahead: Sept. 10th through 12th."
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply next week, NASA said Thursday..."
Sci/Tech,"Cambridge University -- Scientists have pieced together the journey of a bundle of doomed matter as it orbited a black hole four times, an observational first. Their technique provides a new method to measure the mass of a black hole; and this may enable the testing of Einstein's theory of gravity to a degree few thought possible..."
Sci/Tech,"By JUAN A. LOZANO    HOUSTON (AP) -- Nearly 70 percent of Americans say they are careful about what they eat, and even more say diet is essential to good health, according to a new nationwide health poll in which obesity ranked second among the biggest health concerns..."
Sci/Tech,"By DAVID HAMMER     LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The attention that former President Clinton's heart surgery has drawn to problems of the circulatory system could have a negative side, experts say..."
Sci/Tech,"  Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.    A team of researchers led by Lian Pin Koh of the National University of Singapore studied some 12,200 plants and animals considered threatened or endangered, and calculated that an additional 6,300 dependent insects, mites, fungi and other species could be considered endangered..."
Sci/Tech,"Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video game making. There's one woman besides Canada; the other 98 students were all guys. She jokes the ratio may be great for dating, but she sometimes got lonely."
Business,"The steady decline in output from the North Sea pushed Britain to a deficit in oil trade for the first time in 13 years in July, and widened the overall trade deficit to its worst since January."
Sci/Tech,An ambitious plan to pluck a falling space capsule from the sky with helicopters flown by Hollywood stunt pilots went awry when the capsule #39;s parachutes failed to open and it slammed into the desert.
Sci/Tech,"Images of Saturn sent back to Earth by the Cassini spacecraft reveal a newly discovered ring and at least one new moon, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"MORE than 6000 plants, insects and animals should be added to the list of the world #39;s endangered species, according to a study published yesterday."
Sports,Imagine defending US Open champ Andy Roddick reaching his peak eight years from now. Unfathomable. Roddick playing better as a 30-year old than at 22?
Sports,"Matt Kenseth turned the all-star International Race of Champions series into a one-star event Thursday night. Taking the lead on the sixth of 90 laps, Kenseth raced comfortably in front "
World,"  The US government is urging its citizens to avoid travel to Grenada, Cuba, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica in light of Hurricane Ivan."
World,"Two days before the third anniversary of the September 11th attacks, a new tape from an Osama bin Laden deputy has aired. The al-Qaida man says US forces have been driven into the  quot;trenches #39; #39; in Afghanistan."
World,"Security officials have identified six of the militants who seized a school in southern Russia as being from Chechnya, drawing a strong connection to the Chechen insurgents who have been fighting Russian forces for years."
Sports,"Middlesbrough manager Steven McClaren was delighted by his team #39;s offensive output against Manchester City Monday night. Striker Mark Viduka scored twice, and his striker partner Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scored the other in a 3-2 win."
World, New documents unearthed in the midst of the presidential campaign fill in some blanks but raise other questions about the sometimes mysterious and spotty story of President Bush's military service during Vietnam when he won a coveted spot in the Texas Air National Guard and avoided the war.
World,Army jailers in Iraq kept dozens of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison off official rosters to hide them from Red Cross inspectors.
World,The participation of Chechen women in suicide attacks reflects the radicalization of a war that has turned increasingly nihilistic.
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp., the world #39;s second-largest seller of computer services, may cut as many as 20,000 jobs to help save \$3 billion within the next three years, Chief Executive Officer Michael Jordan said."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 9 (New Ratings) - The FDA has raised questions regarding AstraZenecas (AZN.NYS) blood thinner, Exanta. The leading pharmaceutical companys hopes had been pinned on Exanta, which "
Business,"Britain #39;s international trade gap widened in July as it ran up a monthly deficit on its oil balance for the first time in more than a decade,official figures showed Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists with tweezers picked through the twisted wreckage of a space capsule that crash-landed on Earth, hoping that microscopic clues to the evolution of the solar system weren #39;t completely lost in Utah #39;s salt flats."
Sci/Tech," Intel has outlined its vision of the internet of the future, one in which millions of computer servers would analyse and direct network traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will join with ISV partners Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Computer Associates International and Veritas Software to unveil a host of management add-ons for its Virtual Server 2005, which will launch next week."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft has fueled negative perceptions of the software company among corporate computer buyers, which could sap demand for its products, according to a report published on Wednesday."
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- A pair of teams fighting for a postseason berth meet in Charlotte on Thursday when the Sting face the Sacramento Monarchs."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Opera browsing, as seen on TV...EdgeStream introduces IPTV platform...Dolby, Intel sound off for developers."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 09, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The Oracle Application User Group (OAUG) plans to hold its Connection Point 2004 annual user conference next week in Orlando, with an emphasis on educating members about the 10g database and 11i."
Sports," Gary Sheffield and Tony Clark each drove in two runs during a seven run second inning, and the New York Yankees completed a doubleheader sweep of the sinking Tampa Bay Devil Rays with a 10 5 victory Thursday night."
World," Suspected Muslim militants detonated a car bomb Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, killing nine people and wounding 173 in a bloody strike at a key U.S. ally in the war in Iraq."
World," President Bush on Thursday blamed the Clinton administration for the loss of hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs and warned against backing the Democratic ticket in November because of a ""hidden Kerry tax plan."""
World," South Korea is working with its  diplomatic partners to try to hold nuclear talks with North  Korea this month, but recent North Korean comments suggested no  grounds for optimism, the South's foreign minister said on  Friday. There are plans to hold a fourth round of nuclear  negotiations among the two Koreas, the United States, China,  Japan and Russia by the end of September as the countries  agreed at the previous session in June."
World," The family of John Ritter has sued a Burbank hospital, accusing it of negligence in the death of the 54 year old actor. Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck and his four children, including actor Jason Ritter, filed the wrongful death suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Sept..."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Jason Kidd scored ten points in his season debut to help the New Jersey Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 88-to-86."
Sci/Tech, EBay Inc.  on Thursday said it will soon launch a tender offer to buy the remaining outstanding shares of South Korea's Internet Auction Co. Ltd. for about  #36;41.1 million in cash.
Sci/Tech," A federal judge ruled yesterday that the Justice Department erred in seeking to block Oracle Corp.'s proposed hostile takeover of PeopleSoft Inc., giving a boost to Oracle's efforts to snare its smaller software rival."
Sci/Tech,A faulty battery has emerged as one of the likeliest causes for the crash-landing of the Genesis space probe. Scientists have been removing pieces of dirt and mud that lodged in the damaged canister after it smashed at high speed into the Utah desert.
Sci/Tech,"In what should have been the  quot;home stretch quot; of their six-month orbital expedition, the crew of the international space station is struggling with new problems in their critical oxygen production system."
Sci/Tech,"The company ended its temporary promotion that saw it slash the price of its downloadable songs to 49 cents. The company launched the promotion last month to compete with Apple #39;s iTunes service, the market leader."
Sci/Tech,"Despite being ranked eleventh in the world in broadband penetration, the United States is rolling out high-speed services on a  quot;reasonable and timely basis to all Americans, quot; according to a new report narrowly approved today by the Federal Communications "
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA is still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Frances, and now the space port is bracing for the even more menacing Ivan."
Sports," quot;I #39;m serving well, I #39;m breaking (serve) a lot. I #39;m returning well and moving well. I think I #39;m up to 50 percent for breaking this tournament, which is extremely high for me."
Sports,Michael Vaughan has insisted that no member of his side has reservations about the decision to tour Zimbabwe for five one-day internationals later this year.
Sports,Oliver Perez tossed a three-hitter over eight innings and struck out 14 batters to help host Pittsburgh end Houston #39;s 12-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory in game one of a National League (NL) doubleheader Thursday.
Sports,Qualifying for the World Cup isn #39;t all that complicated. Get three points from every home game and one from every road match and you #39;ll make it every time.
Sports,"t was a moment some local fans had longed for: Scott Kazmir, pitching in New York. The results met expectations, but the setting did not."
World,Airstrikes are used in Tal Afar and Fallujah with more than 60 killed in  quot;no-go quot; zones. An Iraqi soldier guards the road near radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr #39;s office.
World,"The South Korean government acknowledged Thursday that it extracted a small amount of plutonium during a 1982 research experiment, a declaration that came "
World,"Six Palestinians died in renewed violence across the Gaza Strip and West Bank on Thursday, according to Palestinian officials, as a private group "
World,"A man in Thailand has died of avian flu, the first human casualty in the country since the disease re-emerged in Asia in July, officials said Thursday."
World,"Japan #39;s economic growth in the April-June period was revised down to 0.3 percent in real terms, dropping 0.1 percentage points from the previously released figure,the government said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The genetic profiles held by police for criminal investigations are not sophisticated enough to prevent false identifications, according to the father of DNA fingerprinting."
Sci/Tech,"Intel CTO Pat Gelsinger says the Internet must be upgraded with a new layer of capabilities to deal with imminent problems of capacity, security and reliability."
Sci/Tech,"Astronauts will attempt to repair the primary oxygen generator on the international space station, and plenty of backup oxygen sources mean Russian Gennady Padalka and American Mike Fincke are in no danger, NASA said Thursday."
Business,A federal judge handed Oracle Corp. a major victory Thursday when he ruled that the software giant #39;s \$7.7 billion hostile bid to gobble up rival PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,A coalition of organized labor and industrial groups yesterday asked the Bush administration to attack China #39;s currency policy at the World Trade Organization.
Business,"Far fewer Americans than expected applied for first-time unemployment benefits last week as the effects of Hurricane Charley faded, the Labor Department reported Thursday."
Business," The dollar turned mixed, paring broad gains earned Thursday in the wake of US jobless claims data that reinforced expectations for rising US interest rates."
Business,"Delta Air Lines will cut up to 7,000 jobs, reduce pay for other workers and close its Dallas hub as part of an effort to slash nearly \$3 billion more in annual costs and chart a course toward financial recovery."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCOAnalog chip maker National Semiconductor Corp. yesterday posted a higher quarterly profit, with sales in line with its reduced forecast on lower-than-expected demand for flat-panel displays and from Chinese wireless handset makers."
Business,British Airways is selling off its 18.25 per cent stake in Australian flag carrier Qantas to repay off some of its huge debts and build up its cash war chest for new deals in Europe.
Business,"Barbara Stymiest, head of the Toronto Stock Exchange for the last five years, is leaving to become chief operating officer of the Royal Bank of Canada as part of a major executive and organizational shake-up."
Business,MONTREALAlcan Inc. has given the green light to a \$1.3 billion (US) expansion of an alumina refinery in Australia #39;s Northern Territory.
Business,"  Housing starts in Canada were up in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 241,500 according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp."
Business,"a former Microsoft Corp. executive and wife of founder Bill Gates -- to its board yesterday, adding the spouse of the world #39;s richest "
Business,"Local commuters waited an average of 45 hours in traffic in 2002, making Charlotte the 19th-most congested city in the nation, according to a study by the Texas Transportation Institute."
Business,"The DuPont Co. has agreed to pay up to \$340 million to settle a lawsuit that it contaminated water supplies in West Virginia and Ohio with a chemical used to make Teflon, one of its best-known brands."
World,"The Sudanese Foreign Minister has rejected a United States declaration of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, saying the US is using a humanitarian crisis for political purposes."
Sports,"For the six drivers who already are guaranteed a spot in NASCAR #39;s 10-race championship chase, Saturday night #39;s Chevy Rock and Roll 400 amounts to nothing more than just another race."
Sci/Tech, Motorola Inc. said on Friday it plans to invest  #36;90 million in a new research facility in Beijing as the U.S. mobile phone maker fights to wrest back top position in the domestic handset market.
Business," Top forecasters cut their outlooks for U.S. growth this year and next but said inflation seems to be leveling off and consumer spending should strengthen in the months ahead, a survey out on Friday showed."
Sports," Jeff Bagwell, Brad Ausmus and Lance Berkman drove in two runs each and the Houston Astros shook off Pirates starter Oliver Perez's dominance in the opener, beating Pittsburgh 9 2 for their 13th victory in 14 games and a doubleheader split."
World," Searching for victims or survivors, the young man in a black T shirt swung a sledgehammer into a slab of concrete perched atop debris  #151; all that was left of a house blasted by U.S. warplanes. Nine people, two of them children, died in the ruins."
Business," Japan revised its economic growth numbers for the April June quarter downward Friday, but analysts shrugged off the report and said recovery was on solid footing for the world's second largest economy."
Sports, The New England Patriots began their quest for successive Super Bowl titles with a tight 27 24 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the opening game of the NFL season in Foxboro Thursday.
World, The Sudanese foreign minister rejected on Friday a U.S. declaration of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and said the United States was using a humanitarian crisis for political purposes.
Sports, Oliver Perez tossed a three hitter over eight innings and struck out 14 batters to help host Pittsburgh end Houston's 12 game winning streak with a 3 1 victory in game one of a National League (NL) doubleheader Thursday.
Sports, Sweden's Joachim Johannson left Andy  Roddick shellshocked after beating the defending champion in  five sets on Thursday to reach the U.S. Open semi finals.
Sports, The New England Patriots began their  quest for successive Super Bowl titles with a tight 27 24 win  over the Indianapolis Colts in the opening game of the NFL  season in Foxboro Thursday.
Business, Oil prices held firm on Friday after  leaping almost  $2 a day earlier on news U.S. crude stocks sank  to a five month low last week and distillate fuels barely grew  ahead of winter.
Business," The dollar rose against the yen on Friday  following a surprising downward revision to Japanese growth  data, but it lost ground against other currencies on worries  about the huge U.S. trade deficit."
World," A suicide bomber in a Daihatsu minivan  packed with explosives was responsible for an attack at the  Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday that killed nine  people, Indonesian police said on Friday."
Business,Passengers identified for additional security screening will now have their passes checked for explosives using document-scanning machines.
Sports,"Fighting power with power Thursday night, Joachim Johansson ended Andy Roddick's bid to repeat as United States Open champion."
Sports,The New England Patriots held off the Indianapolis Colts to extend their winning streak to 16 games and begin their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
Business,"The giant oil services company announced that a Pentagon review found that its purchasing-system practices ""are effective and efficient and provide adequate protection of the Government's interest."""
Sports,"With two easy victories, the Yankees did something they had not done in the previous 16 days. They gained ground on the Boston Red Sox."
Business,"The firm elects Bill Gates's wife to its board, adding her to a 10-member board that already includes the world's second-richest person, Warren E. Buffett. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
World," A survey two days before Hong Kong  legislative elections showed pro democracy forces, tainted by a  sex scandal, may fare less well than expected, but the election  chief dismissed talk of dirty tricks by China."
Business,Japan's rate of economic expansion is revised downwards for the three months to June amid falling government investment.
World,Intense diplomatic efforts are under way to persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons programme.
World,Scientists believe a faulty battery may have led to the high-speed crash to Earth of Nasa's Genesis space capsule.
World,Sweden's Joachim Johansson beats defending champion Andy Roddick in five sets.
Business,The ruling handed the Justice Department a rare defeat in a legal challenge to a corporate merger.
Business,"Barring a last-minute change of heart by its recalcitrant unions, US Airways appears all but certain to seek bankruptcy protection on Sunday."
World,Police in Thailand are hunting a colleague who they say is their main suspect for the murder of a British couple.
World,The British Library is putting high-resolution copies of Shakespeare's plays on the internet.
World,"A woman accused of stalking Catherine Zeta Jones owned a book signed by the actress, a court hears."
Sports,Mike Vanderjagt misses a 48-yard field goal in the final seconds as defending champion New England holds on for a 27-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday.
Sports,"Jason Samples throws one touchdown pass and catches another and offensive lineman Junior Louissaint scores on a 63-yard fumble recovery as Troy upsets No. 19 Missouri, 24-14, Thursday night."
Sports,Joey Sindelar shoots a 5-under 66 and holds a two-stroke lead in the rain-delayed opening round of the Canadian Open.
Sports,The Mets snap an 11-game losing streak while stopping the Marlins' franchise record-tying nine-game winning streak with a 4-0 victory.
World," Andy Roddick ran into a bold, bigger version of himself at the U.S. Open, and 6 foot 6 Joachim Johansson sent the defending champion home..."
World," As usual, Tom Brady was uncannily accurate as the New England Patriots moved within three games of the NFL record for consecutive victories..."
World," It could be called a mechanical miracle   a robot that walks on water. With inspiration from nature and some help from research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a research team led by Carnegie Mellon engineering assistant professor Metin Sitti has built a tiny robot that can walk on water, much like insects known as water skimmers, water skaters, pond skaters or Jesus bugs..."
Sci/Tech, Motorola Inc. said on Friday it plans  to invest  $90 million in a new research facility in Beijing as  the U.S. mobile phone maker fights to wrest back top position  in the domestic handset market.
Sci/Tech,"Judge ruled that the Justice Department erred in seeking to block Oracle's proposed takeover of PeopleSoft, giving a boost to Oracle's efforts to snare its rival. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Regulators are stepping up their pressure on TV stations to give up billions of dollars worth of airwaves in major markets around the country.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,"The Canadian Open is his sixth consecutive tournament, and he hasn #39;t played any of them particularly well. Then, he had to wait through five hours of rain delays before he could tee it up Thursday at Glen "
Sports,"TORONTO (Sept. 9, 2004) - The National Hockey League Players #39; Association (NHLPA) today reviewed its proposed framework for a new collective bargaining agreement with league officials and owners."
Sports,Matt Kenseth says that Saturday night #39;s Chevy Rock and Roll 400  quot;is going to be a little bit wilder than we #39;re used to seeing - and Richmond is usually pretty wild as it is.
Sports,"  Rookie Diana Taurasi had 21 points and eight assists to lead Phoenix to a 72 58 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night, snapping the Sparks #39; 18 game winning streak over the Mercury."
Sports,"DeWhitt Betterson lost his shoe, then the football and in a matter of seconds the 19th-ranked Missouri Tigers had lost control of tonights nationally televised game to Troy."
World,"Three weeks of celebrations, a guest list that included princes and world leaders, and a 21-gun salute. Jonathan Este reports on the marriage of the Crown Prince of Brunei."
Sports,"Much to their chagrin, the Red Sox were long overdue for a game like this. All the elements that had been so reliable during this riveting stretch of baseball decided to "
Sports,A single play changed the entire scope of the biggest game in Troy University football history. With 6:49 remaining in the second quarter and the Trojans trailing the No.
Sports,"Take one part hype, two parts anticipation and a pinch of trepidation. Sprinkle with salt and stir in bad blood. Chill for five days as a hurricane blows through."
Sci/Tech,Takeover battle likely to drag on as Oracle faces other obstacles in merger quest.
Business,"Japan #39;s Nikkei average sank 1.69 percent to below the key 11,000 mark by mid afternoon on Friday with stocks across the board losing ground after the government surprised the market by revising down economic growth figures."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 09, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM said today that it #39;s about to ship the next generation of its DB2 Universal Database, which it said offers self-tuning capabilities that will result in less management overhead even as databases grow bigger and "
Sports," Somehow, in the span of half an hour, the Detroit Tigers #39; pitching went from brutal to brilliant. Shortly after being on the wrong end of several records in a 26 5 thrashing from to the Kansas City "
Sports,"Lisa Leslie recorded the third triple-double in WNBA history, finishing with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 10 blocks in Los Angeles #39; win over defending league champion Detroit."
World,The deadliest hurricane to hit the Caribbean in a decade is on course to slam into Jamaica where around 800 Britons are being evacuated.
World,By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Hong Kong Correspondent Roland Lim. HONG KONG : Many eyes will be on Albert Cheng in the race for Hong Kong #39;s Legislative Council Elections on September 12.
Sci/Tech,"Sasser #39;s damage was extensive, affecting 18 million computers around the world ranging from millions of at home users to thousands of companies."
Sports,"After failing to make any progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, the NHL owners and players agreed on one point: A lockout seems inevitable."
Sports,"Question: After setting the stage for ultra-aggressive racing at Richmond, how will NASCAR officials police rough driving Saturday?"
Sports,"After being on the wrong end of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader."
Sports,"His friends know why:  quot;He #39;s the Brad Pitt at Notre Dame, quot; said Adam Graessle, one of Quinn #39;s former teammates at Coffman High in Dublin, Ohio."
World,"Japan unexpectedly cut its estimate for second-quarter economic growth to a 1.3 percent annual pace, the slowest in more than a year, as manufacturers slashed inventories."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia raised its outlook for third-quarter sales and earnings, apparently benefiting from an unusual decision to cut its handset prices."
Sci/Tech,"Plenty of music available online is not just free but also easily available, legal and  most important  worth hearing."
World," US Secretary of State Colin Powell called atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region genocide and demanded a UN probe into the crisis, hastening moves toward sanctions on Khartoum."
World," Just about everybody wants to have their say in this presidential election. From evangelical preachers who claim ""God is not a Republican or a Democrat"" to the anti abortion Catholics Against Kerry, political advertising by smaller groups, and individuals in some cases, is popping up across the country."
World," US President George W. Bush and Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry sparred on the economy, the Iraq war and the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, and continued their war of words over Bush's national guard stint to avoid the Vietnam War."
Business,"Crude oil stockpiles in the US are at their lowest level since March, helping drive up the cost of a barrel of oil by almost \$2."
Business,"Detroit Metropolitan Airport has gathered its leftovers, such as watches, bracelets and cell phones, left at the airport and will put them up for auction Saturday."
Business," The new chief executive of discount retailer The Warehouse Group Ltd. (WHS.NZ) Friday said the company has significant room to grow, and his experience "
Business,"arring a last-minute change of heart by its recalcitrant unions, US Airways appears all but certain to seek bankruptcy protection on Sunday, people briefed on the situation said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The crash of the Genesis spacecraft is a loss for NASA and for science. Once again, the potential of robotic space exploration is called into question."
Sci/Tech,"US communications regulators on Thursday insisted the United States was making progress in rolling out high-speed Internet service, despite falling further behind other countries."
World,"The deadliest hurricane to hit the Caribbean in a decade is on course to slam into Jamaica, where about 800 Britons were being evacuated."
World,"Israeli forces continued a major operation in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, using tanks and armored vehicles to suppress rocket fire into Israel, and in the process killing seven Palestinians."
Sci/Tech,Scientists are optimistic that they will retrieve useful information from the smashed capsule that fell to earth in the Utah desert after three years in space.
Sci/Tech,"Ralph E. Lapp was involved in atomic weapons from the earliest days of the Manhattan Project, and spoke out about the health effects of radiation into the 1990's."
Business,Shares of ID Biomedical jumped after the Canadian drug maker reported Monday that it signed long-term agreements with the three largest flu vaccine wholesalers in the United States following the current flu season #39;s vaccine shortage.
World," Restricting access to scientific information about dangerous germs is more likely to hamper legitimate researchers than to prevent terrorists from using the data for attacks, a leading scientist warned."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> Well, soon-ish"
Business,"Like the New York Yankees in a midsummer slump, the federal government is on a rare losing streak - at least in its efforts to block mergers."
Business,NEW YORKOil prices jumped nearly \$2 (US) yesterday after the US government said crude stocks fell to a fresh five-month low last week and distillate fuel inventories barely grew ahead of winter.
Business,"Japan has revised down second-quarter economic growth to 0.3 percent from an initial estimate of 0.4 percent, defying widespread expectations for an upward revision and sending the yen and stocks lower."
Business,AstraZeneca will defend its new prescription drug Exanta before a federal panel today after new questions were raised about the safety and effectiveness of the stroke prevention medication.
Sports," Did Frances huff and puff and blow Andre Agassi off the professional tour? Hasn #39;t she done enough damage without hammering tennis, too?"
Sports,"Seattle, working on a seven-game losing streak and matched up with a Red Sox team that had won 20 of its past 22 games, put together its single best game of the season."
Sports,The Philadelphia Phillies are clinging to their slim playoff hopes even if they #39;re having trouble hanging onto fly balls. Center fielder Jason Michaels accidentally knocked Charles Thomas #39; drive over the fence 
World,"Police received a cell phone text message before the Australian Embassy bombing, warning that foreign missions in Jakarta would be attacked unless the alleged head of the Jemaah Islamiyah terror group was freed, Australias foreign minister said today."
World,"New scientific findings show that avian influenza H5N1, or bird flu, can be spread to other species such as cats. It was first reported in February that cats in Thailand were infected and three died."
World,"Japan #39;s farm minister, Yoshiyuki Kamei, said his nation will continue to demand that the US apply the same standards of testing cattle for mad cow disease that Japan does."
World," An Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile into the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, wounding at least three Palestinians, witnesses and medics said."
World, Prime Minister Tony Blair has been dogged for months by speculation that his grip on power was weakening because of smoldering public anger over the Iraq war. But the pundits apparently underestimated his instinct for survival.
World," Japan revised its economic growth numbers for the April June quarter downward Friday, but analysts shrugged off the report and said recovery was on solid footing for the world's second largest economy."
Sports, Jason Samples threw one touchdown pass and caught another and offensive lineman Junior Louissaint scored on a 63 yard fumble recovery as Troy upset No. 19 Missouri 24 14 Thursday night.
Sports, Tennis in gale force gusts is closer to a farce than a sport.
Business,US stocks ended mixed today as only the tech-heavy Nasdaq managed to make gains in the face of higher crude oil prices and a rash of broker downgrades targeting some high-profile Dow shares.
World," Congress may keep up the focus on the prison abuse scandal following the disclosure that the military has concealed as many as 100 ""ghost detainees"" from the Red Cross.    The presence of prisoners held by the CIA outside of the military's usual system of registration and care was an important finding of an Army investigation completed last month..."
Sci/Tech,"Swiss doctors may not yet know what makes us dream, but they #39;re closer to understanding where they unfold in the brain by studying an elderly patient who lost her ability to dream following a stroke."
Sports,"Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots opened defense of their second NFL title in three years with a 27-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night."
Sports,"LLEYTON HEWITT was supposed to be playing defending champion Andy Roddick in the US Open semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, not the longtime boyfriend of his little sister."
Sports,"Troy, formerly Troy State, used gadgets, luck and guts to rally from a horrible start and upset No. 19 Missouri 24-14 on Thursday night."
Sports,"In one of college football #39;s most important games of the year, delayed four nights because of Hurricane Frances, the fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes will meet the fourth-ranked Florida "
Sports,"Alan Trammell has seen a lot of crazy things during almost three decades in the major leagues. Nothing, however, prepared him for what he saw yesterday."
Sports,"Lynette Woodard will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 8 pm tonight in Springfield, Mass. Woodard, a four-time University of Kansas All-American and former assistant coach, played at the University 1978 to 1981."
World,"The US navy will hold a joint training with the Nigerian army in the African giant #39;s oil producing Niger Delta region next week, Nigerian defense ministry said Thursday."
Business,"Michael Eisner plans to step down as Walt Disney Co. #39;s chief executive when his contract expires in September 2006, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday."
Business,"Punch Taverns has reinforced its position as Britain #39;s second-largest pubs operator, adding another 1,000 outlets in a deal worth 335 million pounds including debt."
Business,"Succumbing to the heavy financial and competitive pressures buffeting the airline industry, Alaska Air Group yesterday announced it will cut 900 jobs, eliminating about 8 percent of its work force."
Business,Barbara Stymiest has resigned as chief executive of TSX Group Inc. to assume the newly created role of chief operating officer at Royal Bank of Canada.
Business,"Electronic Data Systems (EDS), one of the world #39;s biggest computer services companies, is likely to cut up to 20,000 jobs over the next two years, the company #39;s chief executive said."
Business,"Qualcomm said yesterday that it would pay \$170 million to acquire Iridigm Display Corp., a small company that has patented technology used in screens on wireless devices."
Sci/Tech,"In NASA #39;s ideal scenario for cleaning the science payload containing solar particles from the Genesis capsule, the biggest worry had been about contamination from gases in the atmosphere, not from dirt in Utah #39;s west desert."
Sci/Tech,"The number of broadband users in the US nearly tripled in the past two and a half years to more than 48 million subscribers, according to a report released this week by the US Federal Communications Commission."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has disclosed new technologies that will feature in its chips in the next few years. The firm demonstrated a dual-core version of its Itanium 64bit processor, and announced plans for a new management "
Sci/Tech,"The main oxygen generator for the International Space Station has failed, and the two astronauts on board will tap into an attached cargo ship #39;s air supply this weekend, NASA said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The German teenager who allegedly wrote the Sasser and Netsky computer worms has been charged. Sven Jaschan, now 18, was arrested in May this year at his parents #39; home in Waffensen, North Germany."
Sci/Tech,"EBay looks set to complete the purchase of an online auction business in South Korea. On Thursday it filed a tender offer to acquire the remaining shares of Internet Auction (IAC) that it does not already own, in a deal valued at about \$4m (2."
Sci/Tech,Scientists from the University of the West of England (UWE) have invented a robot that can generate its own energy by catching flies.
Sci/Tech,"SUING MACHINE, the RIAA is on the legal defensive after a P2P software company has accused it of nicking its technology. Altnet is suing the RIAA and several of its partners of pirating its patent covering "
Sci/Tech,The US House Judiciary Committee has voted for criminal penalties for individuals that install spyware on PCs and for movie pirates.
Sports,"So confident was Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt that he would make a tying, 48-yard field goal with 24 seconds remaining in Thursday night #39;s league opener against the Patriots "
Sports,Joachim Johansson is threatening to drive a wedge through the Hewitt family after he beat Andy Roddick to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Thursday.
Sports,SVEN GORAN Eriksson has such a myopic view of David Beckham he must be the only person in the whole country who can #39;t see that the time has come to drop his captain.
Sports,Bolton boss Sam Allardyce believes Manchester United #39;s hopes of winning back the Premiership title are fading. United are already seven points behind Arsenal after four games and Allardyce said:  quot;You are talking about Arsenal losing three games.
Sports,MICHAEL SCHUMACHER will shrug off his high-speed test crash at Monza and try to give Ferrari fanatics yet another reason to celebrate in this weekend #39;s Italian Grand Prix.
Sports,The NHL and the players association appeared headed toward a lockout when talks broke off Thursday after the union #39;s first new proposal in nearly a year.
Sports,Forget about the curse and the Sports Illustrated jinx. The Red Sox last night fell victim to a brief revival of their first-half defensive woes and 
Sports,"Kris Benson looked like a money pitcher yesterday, helping the New York Mets put an end to three streaks. Rejuvenated after skipping one turn in the rotation, Benson gained some leverage in ongoing contract "
Sports,"Once-dominant Manchester United no longer inspire fear in their opponents, according to club captain Roy Keane. United, English champions eight times in the last dozen seasons, already "
Sports,"  While the White Sox are in the midst of their last off day of the season Monday, their stadium might get a full workout."
World,"Tourists and residents throughout the Florida Keys were sent packing Thursday to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Ivan, even as millions of people in disaster-stricken Florida struggled to pick up the pieces from Hurricanes Frances and Charley."
World,"The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed on Friday to try to arrange a fresh round of six-party talks this month on dismantling North Korea #39;s nuclear "
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World,Horrific details of how two British backpackers were gunned down in cold blood near the bridge on the River Kwai were released today.
World,NEW DELHI : Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said that the dispute over Kashmir was not a nuclear flashpoint and that there had been progress in recent talks with his Pakistani counterpart.
World,"Brunei was laying out a lavish table Friday for 5,000 high-powered guests to celebrate the marriage of its crown prince to a half-Swiss teenage commoner, in the biggest wedding that Asia has seen this year."
World,British police said they have arrested a man who launched a sledgehammer attack on the security gates at the entrance of Downing Street early Friday morning.
World,"Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi won Cabinet approval to split up and sell the state-run postal service amid disputes within the ruling party over the future of its \$3 trillion in financial assets and 400,000 workers."
Sports,"The US Open plays host to two Russia v America clashes when the women #39;s semi-finals get underway on Friday. Fifth seed Lindsay Davenport, the highest-ranked player still in the tournament, takes on Russia #39;s ninth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova."
Sports,"LONDON, SEPTEMBER 9: A dash of novelty would mark the exciting Champions Trophy. The tournament will feature new technology trials which could have far-reaching effects on the game."
Sports," Who would have thought that one of the greatest rivalries in college football over the last 20 years, a game that often has decided who will play for the national championship, would become an afterthought?"
Business,MILLIONS of homeowners were given a boost yesterday after the Bank of England opted to keep interest rates at 4.75. Economists had predicted the move after a string of surveys 
Business,"Cisco yesterday announced a deal to buy network monitoring firm NetSolve for \$11 per share or approximately \$128m. The acquisition of NetSolve, which is subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in Cisco #39;s Q2  #39;05."
Sci/Tech,Public libraries are allowed to review and choose the books that end up on the shelves based on resources and community standards.
Business,"NEW YORK, September 10 (New Ratings) - Oracle Corp (ORCL.NAS) won the antitrust suit yesterday for its hostile takeover bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc (PSFT), the world #39;s second largest provider of enterprise application software."
Sci/Tech,"  A high tech consortium led by Intel (Quote, Chart) and HP (Quote, Chart) is looking to capitalize on an additional layer of protocol services they claim will streamline Internet traffic."
Sci/Tech,"Keeping in mind the above research, the genetic profiles held by police for criminal investigations cannot always be considered sophisticated since there are chances of false identification, at least one in a billion."
Sci/Tech,"Although the Phoenix City Council banned the downloading of Internet pornography Wednesday, officials aren #39;t sure when filters would be installed on library computers."
Sports,"There #39;s a whole new perspective on one of America #39;s most intense college football rivalries tonight. Oh, sure. Florida State is greeting hated Miami into the Atlantic Coast Conference."
World,"Syria has turned over a senior Kurdish militant and six other rebels to Turkey in a sign of closer security cooperation between the former rivals, a Turkish security official says."
World," With the new budget year only weeks away, the House has passed a  #36;142.5 billion spending bill that funds some 500 education, health and job training programs."
Sports," Finland's Kimi Raikkonen can be  Michael Schumacher's heir as Formula One champion, according to  Ferrari's Ross Brawn."
World," A rocket attack aimed at Kabul's  international airport showed the Taliban have the ability to  target anywhere in Afghanistan, the group said on Friday,  warning the Americans the country would become their ""burial  ground."""
Sports,"What's it been, something like 222 days between meaningful NFL games? What a stretch of misery, so totally demoralizing, each and every day without a pigskin party to attend."
Sports,"You want answers and you want them now. The only thing is, four weeks of ludicrous exhibition games haven't told you anything. So here's some advice: Take it slow, real slow."
Sports,"Springfield College begins this season with lofty expectations and a No. 4 preseason ranking from d3football.com. That doesn't impress coach Mike DeLong, whose team opens at home tomorrow night with a tough test against Union College."
Sports,"Retirement hasn't changed Bobby Ross much. He's waiting for the same pregame goose bumps he always felt in his years of coaching college and pro football. He's reverted to his old coaching habits and is relishing the time spent with his new players, starting at 5:45 a.m. and often putting in 16 or 17 hour days."
Sports,"WESTON Coach : Rich Brissette (fourth year, 11-22). Last year's record: 5-6. Returning starters (7): John Lord, QB, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Aaron Levine, OT/LB, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Jon Dryden, TE, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Henry Lieber, FB, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Jason Stewart, WR, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Matt Howard, S, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Tim Wells, CB, 5-6, 155, Jr. Returning lettermen (3): ..."
Sports,Everett over Leominster -- Can you believe the Globe's high school staff picked A-B No. 1? I told them it was outrageous but they wouldn't listen. They claim Pope John has a tougher schedule than Everett.
Sports,"TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 GREATER BOSTON -- Arlington at Malden, 6:30; Waltham at Cambridge, 7."
Sports,BASEBALL Boston (AL): Activated P Scott Williamson from the 60-day disabled list; designated INF Earl Snyder for assignment. Houston (NL): Activated P Dan Miceli from the 15-day DL.
Sports,"Just how good is Ghostzapper? Considered an outstanding sprinter, Ghostzapper opened the eyes of racing fans when he won the Iselin Handicap at Monmouth by more than 10 lengths Aug. 21."
Sports,"Plate umpire Jerry Crawford was hit in the side of the head by a deflected pitch, forcing him to leave after the second inning of the first game between the Yankees and Devil Rays. He was taken to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where a CT scan was negative. He was diagnosed with a concussion."
Sports,The NHL and the players' association appeared headed toward a lockout when talks broke off yesterday after the union's first new proposal in nearly a year.
Sports,"Jeff Bagwell, Brad Ausmus, and Lance Berkman drove in two runs each and the Houston Astros shook off Pirates starter Oliver Perez's dominance in the opener, beating the Pirates, 9-2, for their 13th victory in 14 games and a doubleheader split last night in Pittsburgh."
Sports,"Scarlett O'Hara, the onetime Georgia peach who refused to be gone with the wind, played defense by declaring,  quot;Tomorrow is another day. quot; But for the venerable Andre Agassi, gusted and busted by the winds of Flushing Meadow, there is no another day at the US Open."
Business,"SOUTH Korea  #39;s Samsung Electronics, the world #39;s largest memory chipmaker, is to invest \$US24 billion (\$31 billion) in new chip production lines over the next six years."
World,"Thousands of people who have fled their homes in northern Uganda are preparing to go home, officials say."
Sports,"College field hockey: Quinnipiac at Northeastern, 2 p.m.; Maine at Fairfield, 2 p.m.; Lasell at MIT, 6 p.m.; Virginia vs. BC at Bentley College, 7 p.m.; Vermont at UConn, 7 p.m."
World,A Paraguay judge calls for the extradition of the country's former military ruler Alfredo Stroessner from Brazil.
Sports,"This is why the NFL doesn't need Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Jessica Simpson, or even the Boston Pops. There is no better show than the game, and though Patriots defensive players were criticizing themselves for a poorly played game, it was two magnificent plays in the fourth quarter -- by Eugene Wilson and Willie McGinest -- that enabled ..."
Sports,Allison Feaster responded to a challenge from Charlotte Sting coach Trudi Lacey. Feaster converted two free throws in the final seconds and finished with 23 points as the host Sting moved into a tie for first place in the Eastern Conference with a 74-69 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs last night.
Sports,The New York Yankees turned a long day into a productive one -- at the plate and in the AL East standings.
Sports,Everyone figured he was done for the season. So Scott Williamson joined the ranks of medical marvels last night when the Red Sox activated him from the disabled list with the hope the once-dominating setup man can help them win the American League East and much more.
World,"Sweden remembers its hugely popular foreign minister Anna Lindh, who was stabbed to death a year ago."
Sports," CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sports Network) - Texas linebacker Derrick  Johnson was named the Bronco Nagurski Trophy winner Monday. The  award is presented annually to the best defensive player in  college football"
Sports,Forget about the curse and the Sports Illustrated jinx. The Red Sox last night fell victim to a brief revival of their first-half defensive woes and a Native American pitcher who invokes the spirit of his Lakota Sioux ancestors -- the same tribe that helped annihilate General Custer at Little Big Horn.
World,"  Ayman al Zawahri, the number two figure in Al Qaeda, appeared in a new videotape aired on Al Jazeera yesterday, ridiculing US forces as stuck in a quagmire in Iraq and Afghanistan."
World,"  Last week's attack on a Russian school has driven new wedges between Russia and the West in the fight against terrorism, as Moscow continues to accuse the United States and European countries of coddling Chechen separatists."
World,"VLADIKAVKAZ, Russia -- In a terrifying videotape, 10-year-old Georgy Farniyev sat near a bomb, his hands behind his head and his face a mask of misery. He looked certain to die, but survived through luck, self-possession beyond his years, and enough grit to pull shrapnel out of his own arm."
World, The baby mama drama just won't stop for P. Diddy...
Business," Wall Street stocks were expected to open  mixed on Friday, with technology stocks gaining ground led by  PeopleSoft Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> but blue chips held back by a profit  warning from Alcoa Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A>."
Business," The yen fell half a percent against  major currencies on Friday on a surprising downward revision to  Japanese growth, while the dollar hit three week lows against  the euro on worries about the U.S. trade deficit."
Business, Oil prices held firm on Friday after  leaping almost  $2 a day earlier as the U.S. government said  crude stocks sank for the sixth straight week and distillate  fuels barely grew ahead of winter.
Sci/Tech,Cause: softening in notebook PC and mobile phone demand
Business,"Employers' health premiums rose 11.2 percent this year, according to a benchmark study released yesterday that reinforces voter concerns about the US healthcare system."
Business,"William B. Maag spent weeks meeting Sovereign Bancorp executives at obscure suburban restaurants, taking phone calls on the sly, and hashing out a business proposal at a country club near the New Hampshire border. While his colleagues at FleetBoston Financial Corp. vied for new jobs at Bank of America Corp. after the banks' merger, Maag realized early on that the ..."
Business,"The board of Harvard Management Corp., which oversees the billions at the world's richest university, met yesterday on the 13th floor of the Federal Reserve tower in Boston with a new chairman sitting at the head of the table for the first time in 15 years. Next week, annual returns for the \$19.3 billion endowment are due, and they will ..."
Business,"In a sharp rebuke of a new administration policy, the House moved yesterday to block the Labor Department from carrying out overtime rules critics argued could deprive millions of workers of overtime pay."
Business,"Oracle Corp. won permission yesterday from a federal judge to proceed with its \$7.7 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. , reviving a battle that PeopleSoft said drove customers to competitors."
Business,  Oil prices surged yesterday on fears of hurricane damage and lower than expected crude oil and gasoline inventory data released by the government.
Business,"WASHINGTON  #151; A business and labor coalition, seeking to apply political pressure before the presidential election, yesterday asked the Bush administration to bring a trade case accusing China of manipulating its currency to gain unfair trade advantages."
Business," Wall Street stocks were expected to open mixed on Friday, with technology stocks gaining ground led by PeopleSoft Inc  but blue chips held back by a profit warning from Alcoa Inc. ."
Business," Michael Eisner plans to step down as Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive when his contract expires in September 2006, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday."
Sports," Jeremy Bonderman brought the Kansas City Royals back to earth in a hurry. After Kansas City set a team record for runs in a 26 5 victory in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday, the Detroit right hander shut down the Royals in the nightcap, allowing six hits in eight innings in the Tigers' 8 0 victory."
Sports, The Philadelphia Phillies are clinging to their slim playoff hopes even if they're having trouble hanging onto fly balls.
Business," The yen fell half a percent against major currencies on Friday on a surprising downward revision to Japanese growth, while the dollar hit three week lows against the euro on worries about the U.S. trade deficit."
Sci/Tech, Number of users with high speed connections has tripled in the last three years.
Business," China's industrial output for August rose 15.9 percent year on year after a 15.5 percent gain in July, with demand for coal, steel and natural gas driving growth, official data showed."
Sci/Tech, You've got to like a movie in which William H. Macy dispatches several villains with brute force and also dons an avocado facial mask. And you can't help but admire a film in which a cell phone is put to the use for which it was intended: assistance during an emergency.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft's E mail filter technology, Sender ID, is unpopular with open source advocates but popular with spammers, who are using it to bypass other filters."
Sci/Tech," A federal judge Thursday rejected the federal government's request to block Oracle's  (ORCL)  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for software rival PeopleSoft (PSFT), removing a major hurdle to one of the biggest mergers in Silicon Valley history."
World, Sudan's foreign minister rejected US charges of genocide in the western region of Darfur as a reelection ploy by US President George W. Bush.
Sci/Tech," The ruling is major blow to the Department of Justice, which argued that the hostile takeover weakens competition."
World," Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive Michael Eisner will leave the giant entertainment company in 2006 when his contract expires, a newspaper reported Friday.    Eisner's departure was expected to be announced Friday, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal's Friday editions..."
Sci/Tech,Digital television channels are to be transmitted straight to hi-tech mobile telephones in a UK first.
Business,"Oil prices have surged to two-week highs following news that supplies in the US are tightening. In New York on Thursday, the cost of a barrel of oil rose almost \$2 to \$44."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. #39;s chief executive Michael Eisner will leave the giant entertainment company in 2006 when his contract expires, a newspaper reported Friday."
Business,A federal-court decision in a California utility case boosts arguments made by local utilities clamoring for refunds from the defunct energy trader Enron.
Business,"Alaska Airlines announced major expense-reduction surgery Thursday, trimming 900 workers from its payroll and closing its maintenance base."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are optimistic that they will retrieve useful information from the smashed capsule that fell to earth in the Utah desert after three years in space, officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"ALTHOUGH Microsoft #39;s anti-spam sender-ID is disliked by Open Sources, it is providing popular with the very people it is targeted against."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher returned to top spot in today #39;s first practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Ferrari driver suffered a rare defeat two weeks ago in Belgium, although second place was enough to clinch a seventh world championship."
Sports,"Brock Berlin and Chris Rix have known each other since 1999. One is from Louisiana, the other is from California. Yet, their story is the same."
World,"Pakistan Times Special Correspondent. WANA (South Waziristan): With fortitude to make vanish the clusters of terrorists, Pakistan Thursday gave a significant jerk and jolt to the menace "
Sci/Tech,Scientists go back to the drawing board in their battle against poison resistant rats.
Sci/Tech,\A turf roof and solar slates are just two of the green innovations used to revamp buildings at one of Cornwall's most spectacular locations.
Sci/Tech,Number of users with high-speed connections has tripled in the last three years.
Business,"Michael Eisner plans to step down as Walt Disney Co. #39;s chief executive when his contract expires in September 2006, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A delicate new ring and possibly two new moons have been spotted around Saturn by the US-European Cassini mission, astronomers announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"EBay Inc. (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it will soon launch a tender offer to buy the remaining outstanding shares of South Korea #39;s Internet Auction Co."
Sports,"The Oakland Raiders became the latest team to appear in a Super Bowl and collapse the following season. After a nightmarish 2003 campaign, the Raiders once again have high hopes as they meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener for both teams."
World,Police were sent a text message warning of yesterday #39;s suicide bombing in Jakarta that killed at least nine people 45 minutes before the explosion outside the Australian embassy.
World,ABOUT 1000 protesters marched through Najaf #39;s old quarter today to demand that Moqtada Sadr and his aides leave this holy city ravaged by fighting between the radical cleric #39;s followers and US and Iraqi troops.
Sci/Tech,"Fab Labs -- facilities built by MIT researchers to provide technology to make just about anything -- are springing up worldwide. At the newest one, in Ghana, newcomers were most enthused by the ability to make pink plastic key chains. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"China is booming and Beijing is its cosmopolitan heart. What's the platform of choice for the city's new tech and media elite? Well, it's not the Mac. But China's Macophiles are banding together. Hector Mackenzie reports from the Chinese capital."
Sci/Tech,"Creatures gather to decide the fate of the world by -- what else? -- wrestling. Anything goes, including pizza tossing and porn. Xeni Jardin reports from Hollywood."
Sci/Tech,"Next time a stranger sends you an instant message, don't be sure there's a real person behind the exchange. You may be conversing with Chatting AIM Bot, a free service for pranksters that spews out computer-generated conversation. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Sure, the players get all the attention at the U.S. Open championship. But hidden in the depths of the tournament stadium, a team of techies and their servers keep the whole event running. Michael Myser reports from New York."
Sci/Tech,"The day after the Genesis space capsule crashes in the Utah desert, NASA technicians comb through the wreckage hoping to salvage something from the \$264 million mission. Amit Asaravala reports from Salt Lake City."
Sci/Tech,"The oxygen generator for the International Space Station craps out, leaving the two astronauts on board weighing alternative sources for breathable air."
Business," The Japanese economy grew at a much slower pace than expected in the three months to June, confounding hopes the figures would be revised up sharply and sending already weak local stock prices lower."
World," European stock markets climbed in early trading, shaking off a mixed showing on Wall Street overnight in the wake of surging oil prices."
World," Pro Beijing media launched a scathing attack Friday on a report alleging human rights violations ahead of Hong Kong's weekend election, and a Chinese official lashed out at the ""wicked"" watchdog group that prepared it."
Business," Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Michael  Eisner will retire in September 2006, when his contract  expires, the company said on Friday."
World," Sudan and Western powers plunged into a  war of words over Darfur on Friday, with Khartoum countering  U.S. charges of genocide by saying Washington was playing  electoral politics with a humanitarian crisis."
Sci/Tech," NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson said  on Friday they will develop new encryption technology to foil  video piracy, a  $3.5 billion problem for broadcasters and movie  studios."
Sci/Tech,"\Childhood cancer patients suffer less pain when placed under hypnosis, scientists have claimed."
World,Malaysia #39;s Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has sketched out his vision of a regional body that could one day become the Asian equivalent of the EU.
Business,SOFTWARE giant Oracle #39;s stalled \$7.7bn (4.2bn) bid to take over competitor PeopleSoft has received a huge boost after a US judge threw out an anti-trust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice to block the acquisition.
Business,"Alaska Airlines closed its Oakland maintenance base Thursday and fired the facility #39;s 340 employees, as the troubled carrier announced cost- cutting moves to save up to \$35 million per year."
Business,"Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive Officer Gordon Nixon replaced three senior bankers and hired the head of the Toronto Stock Exchange, overhauling senior management at Canada #39;s largest bank after a slump in the US eroded profit."
Business,Upmarket stove maker Aga Foodservice has posted a 6.4 percent rise in underlying first-half profit and says it expects a good full year on strong autumn orders in Europe and the UK.
Business,"Qualcomm Inc. is paying \$170 million in cash for the 86 of shares it does not own in start-up Iridium Display Corp, which develops color screens for wireless devices."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp has proposed an overhaul of what it says is an increasingly creaky internet that would result in servers running its chips taking as central role in the network as Cisco #39;s routers do today.
Sci/Tech,"An electrical-shock hazard is prompting the recall of nearly 40,000 laser printers made by Lexmark International Inc. and sold in the United States."
Sports,"  The quarterfinals #39; forgotten men Thursday were Lleyton Hewitt and Tim Henman, but they will toil in relative obscurity no longer."
Sports,"Sindelar takes canadian open lead. Remnants of Frances force lengthy delay, with several golfers unable to finish rounds. Masters champion Phil Mickelson peers from behind a tree to learn the fate of his shot "
Sports,"  It #39;s time to call a private investigator, Scotland Yard, the FBI, anybody who can go undercover and find out who stole the buzz around Barry Bonds #39; 700th home run."
Sports,"Dick Jauron is going back to Chicago and if there is any bitterness in his heart, he #39;s not showing it. Jauron was fired as head coach by the Bears last year after the team finished "
Sci/Tech," NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson said on Friday they will develop new encryption technology to foil video piracy, a  #36;3.5 billion problem for broadcasters and movie studios."
World,Vice President Dick Cheney (website - news - bio) congratulated US troops for helping give democracy a chance to take root in Afghanistan.
World," Pubs owner Punch Taverns said it had bought InnSpired Group, which operates more than 1,000 pubs, in a deal worth 335 million pounds (490 million euros, 599 million dollars) including debt."
Business,"Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Michael\Eisner will retire in September 2006, when his contract expires, the company said on Friday."
Business,"Federal energy regulators improperly calculated how much money energy companies should refund to California consumers, and the state should get another "
Business,"  Shares of Alcoa fell more than 5 percent in late trade Thursday after the company said it expects third quarter earnings to fall short of Wall Street forecasts, citing a strike, a fire and restructuring costs."
Business,"The head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday urged approval of the O #39;Hare Airport expansion, saying it #39;s the only long-term way to battle chronic flight delays."
Business,Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced yesterday it will pay \$8.7 million to settle multiple lawsuits involving both racial discrimination allegations against customers 
Sports,"Michael Schumacher returned to top spot in Friday #39;s first practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Ferrari driver suffered a rare defeat two weeks ago in Belgium, although second place was enough to clinch a seventh world title."
World,"At least one suicide bomber was responsible for carrying out Thursday #39;s attack near the Australian Embassy in central Jakarta that killed nine people and injured more than 180 others, police officials said Friday."
World," A young Thai man in eastern Prachinburi province died of bird flu on Wednesday, Thai Health Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan said."
Sci/Tech,"DALLAS, Sept. 9 -- Electronic Data Systems Corp. could cut 15,000 to 20,000 jobs -- more than 10 percent of its workforce -- over about two years to help reduce costs by about \$3 billion, chief executive Michael H. Jordan said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,PEC Solutions Inc. said yesterday it had acquired AC Technologies Inc. for \$46.7 million in cash plus \$3 million in employee bonuses and payouts. Both companies are government contractors based in Fairfax.
Sci/Tech,"A top NASA official said Thursday that scientists examining the remains of the crashed Genesis space capsule have peeked inside a broken canister containing atoms from the sun and seen some intact collection plates, although others have probably been pureed to dust."
Sci/Tech,A microbe from the Dead Sea may hold the key to protecting astronauts from one of the greatest threats they would face during a mission to Mars: space radiation.
World," U.S. warplanes launched air strikes in Falluja for the fourth straight day on Friday, attacking an area in the southeast of the rebel held city and killing at least one Iraqi, witnesses and doctors said."
World," Israeli troops arrested a Palestinian man carrying a 22 pound bomb in his taxi after he fled and threw the explosives out of the cab's window, a security official said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Shopping.com Ltd., an online comparison shopping service, on Friday lowered the number of shares to be sold by shareholders in the company's planned initial public offering."
Business," Dean Foods Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DF.N</A>, the largest  U.S. dairy company, on Friday said it expects to take  $10.2  million of charges as it exits the nutritional beverage  business and closes a Michigan plant."
Business,Oracle is one step closer to taking over rival PeopleSoft now that a federal judge has ruled against the federal government #39;s effort to thwart the \$7.
Business,"HONG KONG Brushing aside Chinese warnings of a possible challenge at the World Trade Organization, a senior US trade official said here on Friday that the United States would limit apparel imports if American manufacturers provided evidence that such "
Business,Analysts say Delta Air Lines chief executive Gerald Grinstein needs to cut a deal soon with his pilots union to buy enough time to implement his initiatives.
Business," Alcoa (AA) shares plunged more than 5 in early Friday trading after the world #39;s largest aluminum producer warned that third quarter results would fall far short of Wall Street expectations, hurt by plant shutdowns, restructuring costs and "
Business,"The US trade deficit narrowed in July from the prior month #39;s record as exports rose and a decline in oil shipments contributed to the first drop in imports in 11 months, the Commerce Department said in Washington."
Business,"Tribune Co. (TRB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the publisher of Newsday and Hoy which has been embroiled in a circulation scandal, said on Friday it would make more revisions to circulation "
Business,Shares for National Semiconductor Corp. rose more than 12 percent Thursday after the Santa Clara chipmaker said its net profit tripled despite a decline in demand during the summer months.
Business,"based Alaska Airlines Inc. said it will trim about 900 of its 11,000 employees and close its heavy maintenance facility in Oakland in a bid to save  $30 million to  $35 million in annual operating expenses."
Business,"WAREHOUSE Australia #39;s struggles in the \$4 billion discount sector were highlighted yesterday when its New Zealand parent, The Warehouse Group, revealed deeper than expected losses from the Australian business."
Sci/Tech," The Genesis space probe, consigned to an ignominious end by a failed parachute, risks tarnishing Nasa #39;s image as the agency seeks to restart its space shuttle programme after the Columbia shuttle disaster."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks seems to have had a very popular promotion in celebration of its new Harmony technology, which allows consumers to download songs bought at the RealPlayer Music Store and transfer them to popular portable devices, including iPods."
Sci/Tech,"The stuff that dreams are made of is a chunk of grey matter deep down at the back of the human brain, reveals a study of a rare form of brain damage."
Sci/Tech,A group of leading mobile phone vendors said Friday (Sept. 10) they will work together to bring about widespread delivery of broadcast television to mobile devices.
Sci/Tech,"(CBS/AP) Space station commander Gennady Padalka and flight engineer Michael Fincke completed a five-hour 21-minute spacewalk, successfully installing a new coolant system component and three antennas that an unmanned European cargo craft will use for "
Sci/Tech,"The net must be changed to help it cope with what the future holds for it, according to chip maker Intel. In a keynote speech at an Intel conference, chief technology officer Pat Gelsinger said new uses for "
Sci/Tech,"IBM will next week release editions of version 8.2 of its DB2 database software, featuring support for Linux clustering in addition to self-managing and tuning capabilities."
Sci/Tech,"A group of European-led astronomers has made a photograph of what appears to be a planet orbiting another star. If so, it would be the first confirmed picture of a world beyond our solar system."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is introducing a new line of keyboards and mice this week, including some with fingerprint readers that lets users scan a finger instead of having to enter a log-in name and password when accessing online services or logging on to the PC."
Sci/Tech,com. Yahoo is hosting the official Web site for the second and third seasons of the reality television program  quot;The Apprentice.
Sci/Tech,Research in Motion has unveiled a new BlackBerry mobile-style communicator featuring a multi-tap keypad to replace its usual qwerty keypad.
Sci/Tech,"Editor #39;s Note: The opinions expressed in this column are solely those of Marc Saltzman, a freelance technology journalist whose reviews also appear on the Gannett News Service."
Sci/Tech,O2 has unveiled two new devices that aim to build on the success of the popular xda II handheld/mobile phone. O2 #39;s new xda IIs will be available in the UK and Ireland on 1 November at a cost of around 449 (inc.
Sci/Tech,to peer IP telephony startup Skype yesterday released a version of its software designed for mobile devices running Microsoft #39;s PocketPC operating system.
Sports,"Two years in a row, the Patriots #39; veteran outside linebacker has made the biggest play at exactly the right moment to maintain the separation between the Colts and true greatness."
Sports," UPDATE 1-Cricket-India call up Bhandari for injured Balaji September 10, 2004 13:29:44 NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Indian medium-pacer Amit Bhandari will replace seamer Lakshmipathy Balaji, who was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with an "
Sports,"Winning at home and tying on the road is the proven formula for success in World Cup qualifying, but the manner by which the US team has compiled two ties and a victory "
Sports,"Olympic 110 metres hurdles champion Liu Xiang of China and American Marion Jones have pulled out of Sunday #39;s Golden League meeting in Berlin, organisers said on Friday."
Sports,"CHICAGO It was a birthday gift from his girlfriend and brother, a box-seat ticket to a Chicago Cubs game against Montreal at Wrigley Field."
Sports,"Bayern Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz will be out of action for up to six weeks because of a knee injury, the Bundesliga club said on Friday."
Sports,"Not to sound like anybody from the Fox racing broadcast, but its time to reach up and pull those belts tight - its time to go racing."
Sports,"When they were growing up, Joey Sindelar #39;s kids used to tease him about the six PGA trophies that lined the family mantle.  quot;C #39;mon, Dad, quot; they #39;d say."
Sports,"The National Hockey League, facing a possible work stoppage in less than a week, received the first new labor proposal from its players union in almost a year today in Toronto."
Sports,Seattle #39;s Bobby Madritsch pitched eight shutout innings as the Mariners clubbed Boston 7-to-1 Thursday night on the West Coast.
Sports,It was all business on Thursday night after Notre Dames final practice of the week in preparation for their game against Michigan on Saturday.
World,A Zimbabwe court has jailed British former special services officer Simon Mann for a total of seven years for trying to buy dangerous weapons in a case linked to an alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea.
World,"South Africa #39;s arrest of two men for the alleged smuggling of goods that could be used to make nuclear weapons is linked to the so-called Pakistani Khan network, #39; #39; a foreign affairs official said."
World,"Tony Blair is holding talks with his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahern in a bid to inject renewed pace into the peace process. The informal discussions, which will take place at the prime minister #39;s Sedgefield "
Sci/Tech,"The main oxygen generator on the International Space Station has failed, but NASA said Thursday there is plenty of oxygen on board to sustain the station #39;s inhabitants for the foreseeable future."
Sports,The Wales midfielder claimed that a challenge by Michael Hughes in the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday was career-threatening.
World,European Union (EU) Commissioner for Enlargement Gunter Verheugen completed his five day fact-finding mission to Turkey and his generally positive messages left Turkey feeling  #39;hopeful #39; prior to the release of the EU Commission #39;s Progress Report on 
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair insisted today that there must be a complete and unequivocal end to violence by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland if the power-sharing executive is to be restored.
Sports,"MUNICH, Sep 10 (SW) - Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Ballack is likely to miss Saturdays home game against Arminia Bielefeld after returning from international duties with an angina."
Sports,"Oliver Perez ended Houstons 12-game winning streak with the most dominating start of his short career, striking out 14 in Pittsburghs 3-1 victory Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader."
World," President Bush emerged from his New York convention with a solid lead over Democratic challenger John F. Kerry, strengthening his position on virtually every important issue in the campaign and opening up a clear advantage on many of the personal characteristics that influence voters in presidential elections, according to a new Washington Post ABC News poll."
World," Russia's parliament will launch an  inquiry into a school siege that killed over 300 hostages,  President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, but analysts doubt it  will satisfy those who blame the carnage on security services."
World, Indonesian police launched a nationwide  manhunt on Friday for al Qaeda linked militants blamed for a  suicide car bomb attack outside the Australian embassy that  jolted both countries ahead of elections.
Business,Disney confirms that Michael Eisner has informed the entertainment giant #39;s board of his intention to retire when his current agreement ends in just over two years.
Business,"Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Co. on Friday said it plans to cut about 340 jobs over the next year, and will take rationalization charges during the third quarter in an effort to reduce costs in its engineered products and chemical divisions."
Business,"Bee Staff Writers. Federal regulators were too timid in taking control of California #39;s runaway energy market, and now the state should have another chance to push "
Sci/Tech,"Seattle  Reuters News Service, 10 September 2004 - RealNetworks is ending its 49c-per-song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"HELSINKI (AFX) - Nokia Corp said it and Motorola Corp, NEC Corp, Siemens AG, and Sony Ericsson have started an Open Mobile Alliance to enable broadcast services to mobile devices."
Sci/Tech,Woodland Hills-based Brilliant Digital Entertainment and its subsidiary Altnet announced yesterday that they have filed a patent infringement suit against the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Sports,"The NFL champion New England Patriots escape with a season-opening victory, keeping their winning streak alive and again frustrating Peyton Manning."
Sports,"The US Open will either get its dream all-American final, a nightmare all-Russian final, or something in between today when No. 5 Lindsay Davenport faces No."
Sports,  Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal has had his first court appearance after being arrested on charges of driving under the influence.
Sports,"NFL fans spending time in Las Vegas always can place a bet on their favourite team for that week #39;s game. Now, the Plaza Hotel is offering something more long-range."
Sports,"TROY - The Troy University Trojans put their new-fangled marketing bells and whistles on display for a national television audience Thursday night, but it was old-fashioned football that secured the 24-14 upset over No."
World,"Hopes are fading that Pyongyang will attend a fourth round of talks on ending its nuclear weapons programs, following revelations about South Korean nuclear tests."
World,"A World Health Organization official has warned of the likelihood of more human deaths from the bird flu virus, after the death of a teenage boy in Thailand this week."
Sports," Marion Jones pulled out of Sunday #39;s Golden League track and field meet in Berlin because of back pain, and organizers said she wouldn #39;t compete again this year."
World,"A Somali warlord, whose advance had raised fears of renewed violence, agrees to rejoin peace talks in Kenya."
World,"US planes fire a missile into rebel positions in the Iraqi city of Falluja for the fourth day, killing a civilian."
World,"Police chief David Westwood, criticised after the Soham murders, has his suspension lifted, but is to retire early."
World,Two films attacking Fahrenheit 9/11 director Michael Moore will debut at a conservative US film festival.
World,"Apparently bending to widespread public pressure, President Vladimir V. Putin agreed today to a parliamentary inquiry."
World,"Hurricane Ivan, the third powerful storm to boil up out of the Atlantic this year, bore down on Jamaica today after devastating Grenada."
World," Michael Eisner, who led the Walt Disney Co. to huge success in the 1980s but more recently clashed with dissident stockholders including the founder's family, will leave the company in 2006 when his contract expires, the company said Friday..."
Sci/Tech, U.S. software giant Microsoft  is aiming to get its audio and video software into mobile phones before it is beaten to the 650 million handsets a year market by rivals like Apple.
Sci/Tech, Europeans came a step closer to having television on their mobile phones on Friday when two groups of companies announced plans to push forward with consumer trials and establish a standard for the technology.
Business, U.S. Treasuries rallied on Friday after a surprise drop in U.S. producer prices in August fueled the view that the Federal Reserve might pause on its rate hike path after an expected rate boost later this month.
Sports,A Nike television advert showing US basketball star LeBron James in battle with a cartoon kung fu master has been banned in China.
Sports," As a kid alone on the Houston playgrounds, Clyde Drexler would imagine he was Dr. J with a championship on the line. But Drexler never dreamed he would be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Or that the Hall of Famer who would present him at the ceremonies Friday would be good friend Julius Erving."
World," Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said for the first time yesterday that genocide has taken place in Sudan and that the government in Khartoum and government sponsored Arab militias known as Janjaweed ""bear responsibility"" for rapes, killings and other abuses that have left 1.2 million black Africans homeless."
Sci/Tech, Times must be getting tough for computer virus writers.
Sci/Tech, Send your video throughout your house  wirelessly  with new gateways and media adapters.
Sports,"At a charity auction in New Jersey last weekend, baseball memorabilia dealer Warren Heller was approached by a man with an unusual but topical request."
Sports," Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal was arrested early Friday on charges of driving under the influence, speeding and reckless driving, police said."
Sci/Tech," More than 2,000 surveillance cameras in public places would be tied in to a network that would use sophisticated software to spot emergencies or suspicious behavior under a plan announced Thursday by Mayor Richard Daley."
World, India's best known artist Maqbool Fida Husain has struck a deal with a millionaire businessman to give him 100 paintings for one billion rupees (21.73 million dollars) in a year's time.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Despite growing evidence of a strengthening economy, the job market remained sluggish in August, holding the unemployment rate at 7.2 per cent   unchanged from July."
Sci/Tech," Oracle can pursue its 7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft, a federal judge has ruled in a stunning setback for the US Justice Department."
Business, U.S. Treasuries rallied on Friday  after a surprise drop in U.S. producer prices in August fueled  the view that the Federal Reserve might pause on its rate hike  path after an expected rate boost later this month.
Sports,CHELSEA assistant manager Steve Clark today fired out a warning to champions Porto ahead of tomorow #39;s (Australian time) Champions League Group H game.
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Friday,  weighed down by profit warnings from companies such as Alcoa  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A>, the world's No. 1 aluminum maker, which raised  concerns about U.S. corporate earnings strength."
Business," The dollar dropped against most major  currencies on Friday, as analysts raised concerns about the  U.S. trade deficit number for July, which came in narrower than  expected, but was still fairly sizable."
Sci/Tech," Hypnosis can relieve suffering and improve the quality of life of cancer patients, researchers said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Cannabis based treatments may have longer term benefits for multiple sclerosis patients, scientists said on Friday."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Friday  said it hit another bump in its effort to avoid bankruptcy as  bond holders refused to give it permission to buy back certain  debt it needs restructured, sending its shares down about 3  percent."
Sports, Nick O'Hern and Raphael  Jacquelin made their latest bids to break their European Tour  ducks when they shared the early lead in the second round of  the German Masters Friday.
Business," Goodyear Tire   Rubber Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GT.N</A> said  on Friday it will cut 340 jobs in its engineered products and  chemical units as part of its cost reduction efforts, resulting  in a third quarter charge."
Business, Analysts differed over whether  improved third quarter guidance from top mobile phone maker  Nokia was the start of a turnaround or a brief reprieve in a  grim year and the share's rally cooled on Friday.
Business," Tribune Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TRB.N</A>, the publisher of  Newsday and Hoy which has been embroiled in a circulation  scandal, said on Friday it would make more revisions to  circulation figures for the newspapers and plans to take a  related third quarter charge."
Business,"Six months after he survived a shareholder coup, Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner announces he will step down in 2006."
Business,Japan's cabinet agrees the controversial privatisation of its multi-trillion dollar postal savings system.
Sci/Tech,"We know what piracy debaters Lars Ulrich and Chuck D think of file sharing. But aside from the few who speak out publicly, musical artists typically sit out the rhetorical crossfire over copyright protection."
Business,"Marks   Spencer is poised to farm out its online retail business and is talking to a number of interested parties, the High Street retailer says."
Sports,There weren't many times during the course of his Cincinnati Bengals career when Corey Dillon left the locker room satisfied after a game.
Sports,"They were like two great heavyweights slugging away, neither willing to take a backward step or bend to the other's demands."
Sports,"Who's better, Tom Brady or Peyton Manning? That was one question prior to last night's game between the Patriots and Colts at Gillette Stadium. The proof was provided on the field, and Brady was the answer."
Sports,"While Toby Keith wailed country and western, and Gillette Stadium sizzled with excitement, Captain Rick Maloney stood at his post, a machine gun hanging from his neck."
Sports,"Muhammad Ali asked Congress yesterday to create a US Boxing Commission, saying oversight by the federal government is needed to protect boxers from exploitation and injury. Ali's testimony before a congressional panel was read by his wife, Lonnie Ali , because he suffers from Parkinson's disease.  quot;Reform measures are unlikely to succeed, quot; Ali said,  quot;unless a US Boxing Commission is ..."
Business,"Michael Eisner will leave the Walt Disney company in 2006 when his contract expires, the company said today."
Business,Whitney Tilson argues that the exceptional money managers are in hedge funds.
Business,The company is reasonably certain that it can maintain previously issued earnings guidance.
Business,Disney kicks off another season of Monday Night Football -- on a Thursday.
World," Investors worried about third quarter earnings looked past a surprise drop in wholesale prices, keeping stocks mixed Friday. Blue chips dropped on profit warnings from Dow component Alcoa Inc..."
World," Hurricane Ivan bore down on Jamaica on Friday with deadly winds and monstrous waves, after leaving Grenada a wasteland of flattened houses and twisted metal and setting off a frenzy of looting..."
World, Questions are being raised about the authenticity of newly unearthed memos which asserted that George W. Bush ignored a direct order from a superior officer in the Texas Air National Guard and lost his status as a pilot because he failed to meet military performance standards and undergo a required physical exam...
World," Stock prices were expected to drop after the opening bell Friday as investors stay cautious on the corporate earnings picture, with Alcoa Inc. likely casting a shadow in early trading..."
World, A man who swung an alligator at his girlfriend during an argument was sentenced to six months in jail...
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO: Fujitsu Ltd and Cisco Systems Inc have agreed to form a strategic alliance, focusing on routers and switches that will enable businesses to build advanced Internet Protocol (IP) networks."
Business,SYDNEY: Metcash Trading Ltd has launched an A\$846mil bid for the Australian local arm of rival Foodland Associated with the aim of cementing its position as the country #39;s third food and liquor chain.
Sci/Tech,"Clearly viable on server, client to follow within two years"
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Update</strong> M2000 same as XDA IIs, VPA III, MDA III"
Sci/Tech,"Marks   Spencer is poised to farm out its online retail business, the High Street retailer says."
World,More than half a million Jamaicans fled their homes today as Hurricane Ivan bore down on the island with 150 mph winds. It left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean and the death toll of 23 was expected to rise.
World,SEOUL : South Korea #39;s foreign minister indicated Friday that prospects had diminished for proposed six-way talks later this month to end North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons drive.
World,"JERUSALEM Sept. 10, 2004 - Settler leaders accused Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Friday of bringing the country to the brink of civil war with his plans to evacuate Jewish settlements."
World," Foreign aid workers have bolted their doors, hired more guards and installed spy cameras outside their offices here, and are considering whether to quit Iraq altogether following the kidnapping of two relief workers."
World,"TOKYO: Japan, South Korea, and the US have agreed six-nation talks on North Korea #39;s nuclear drive would take place this month as planned, despite Seoul #39;s admission of secret atomic research, a Japanese official said."
Sci/Tech, U.S. software giant Microsoft  is  aiming to get its audio and video software into mobile phones  before it is beaten to the 650 million handsets a year market  by rivals like Apple.
Sci/Tech, Europeans came a step closer to  having television on their mobile phones on Friday when two  groups of companies announced plans to push forward with  consumer trials and establish a standard for the technology.
Sci/Tech,"Now that a judge has ruled against the federal government's effort to thwart Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft over antitrust concerns, the tech sector could see a rash of acquisition attempts.\<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson said\on Friday they will develop new encryption technology to foil\video piracy, a \$3.5 billion problem for broadcasters and movie\studios.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"A study of cannabis-based drugs shows long-term benefit in easing multiple sclerosis symptoms, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"\Female undergraduates work harder and are more open-minded than males, leading to better results, say scientists."
Sci/Tech,"  Scientists examining Saturn's contorted F ring, which has baffled them since its discovery, have found one small body, possibly two, orbiting in the F ring region, and a ring of material associated with Saturn's moon Atlas.     A small object was discovered moving near the outside edge of the F ring, interior to the orbit of Saturn's moon Pandora..."
Sci/Tech,"  For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that precise measurements of Earth's changing gravity field can effectively monitor changes in the planet's climate and weather.     This finding comes from more than a year's worth of data from the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment, or Grace..."
Sci/Tech,"While attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is widely perceived as a children's disorder, many adults struggle with it, too. It costs adult sufferers billions of dollars each year in lost wages and in the inability to hold steady jobs, making it one of the nation's more costly health problems."
Sci/Tech,"By Serena Gordon, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Depending on the type of sound you hear -- such as speech or music -- one ear may be more adeptly processing that information and sending it to a part of the brain specialized to hear that type of sound.    That's the conclusion of a study in the Sept..."
Sci/Tech,"  Fish, fowl, baby formula and any other conventional food products that contain two types of omega 3 fatty acids can market the fat's heart healthy effect, regulators said Wednesday.     The fatty acids covered by the Food and Drug Administration's ruling are EPA, or eiscosapentaenoic acid, and DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid..."
Sci/Tech,"In Microsoft's quest for better search, says CNET News.com's Mike Ricciuti, there's been no end to the potholes and detours."
Sci/Tech,"OpenPower line to make debut Monday as Big Blue looks beyond the chip's high-end niche, CNET News.com has learned."
Sci/Tech," Four people were able to control a  computer using their thoughts and an electrode studded  ""thinking cap,"" U.S. researchers reported on Monday."
Sci/Tech,A software developer whose program was accidentally labeled a threat is considering action against the antivirus company.
Sci/Tech,"One of the new handsets invokes Garbo, according to the Finnish phone giant. Another is described as ""sleek and sexy."""
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. is pushing ahead with plans to open IT support hubs worldwide to improve its service delivery to buyers of its servers, storage devices and workstations. Although the hubs are aimed primarily at enterprise customers, they will also cover consumers and small and midsize businesses."
Sci/Tech,"  The European Commission has cleared Hewlett Packard Co. (HP) to buy U.K. IT services provider Synstar PLC, the Commission announced on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> on Monday said  it had cut prices by as much as fifth for a range of products  aimed at U.S. corporate customers, as the computer maker passed  along savings from cheaper components."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. (HGST) and Intel Corp. are pushing the development of an interface technology that they hope will smooth the adoption of compact hard-disk drives (HDDs) into mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and digital music players, the companies said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"One year ago at PeopleSoft Inc.'s Connect user conference, Chief Executive Officer Craig Conway took the stage to assure several thousand PeopleSoft customers that Oracle Corp.'s then three-month-old bid for control of PeopleSoft had failed. When he stands before the crowd at this year's Connect gathering later this month, he'll have a harder time making the case that Oracle's lingering campaign isn't harming PeopleSoft."
Sci/Tech,to peer company accuses RIAA and its partners of infringing upon its patents.
Sci/Tech,Send your video throughout your house--wirelessly--with new gateways and media adapters.
Sci/Tech,Latest line of keyboards and mice include some with fingerprint readers for added security.
Sci/Tech,Proposed law would allow more people to be charged with criminal copyright violations.
Sci/Tech,"By MIKE CRISSEY    PITTSBURGH (AP) -- It could be called a mechanical miracle - a robot that walks on water. With inspiration from nature and some help from research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a research team led by Carnegie Mellon engineering assistant professor Metin Sitti has built a tiny robot that can walk on water, much like insects known as water skimmers, water skaters, pond skaters or Jesus bugs..."
Sci/Tech,"By ANICK JESDANUN     NEW YORK (AP) -- As a Washington journalist during the 90s, I made frequent treks to the Federal Election Commission to inspect cabinets full of campaign-finance reports to find out who was giving to whom.    Though some data were available through a proprietary online system, those \$20-per-hour access fees added up..."
Business,"Telecom Italia will approve a plan to buy the 44 percent it does not own of its mobile phone unit, Telecom Italia Mobile."
Business,The ruling yesterday came more than 15 months after Oracle made its initial surprise offer for PeopleSoft. The past year has been marked by numerous legal maneuvers and verbal grenades tossed 
Business,"Michael Eisner, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Co., will leave the company in 2006, The Associated Press is reporting."
Business,"Pilots at US Airways Group Inc. are slated hold an emergency meeting Friday, a few days after their union leadership rejected an airline proposal for significant wage and work-rule concessions."
Business,"Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Co. (GT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it will cut 340 jobs in its engineered products and chemical units as part of its cost-reduction efforts, resulting in a third-quarter charge."
Business,"Russia #39;s Resources Ministry will decide in two weeks whether to revoke the production licences of oil major Yukos key Siberian unit Yugansk after it stopped paying taxes, a ministry source said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel #39;s Chief Technology Officer, Pat Gelsinger, implied that the Internet needs upgrading, and his company is ready to assist."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s not just because I #39;m tired of the bovine references and the  quot;shorthorn quot; jokes. No, the problem is that the future version of Windows formerly known as Longhorn in many ways won #39;t resemble the Longhorn "
World,Sudan #39;s Foreign Minister has rejected US assertion that the violence in Western Darfur region fits the definition of genocide.
World,"Veteran Hong Kong activist Leung Kwok-hung, better known as  quot;Long Hair quot;, campaigns for pro-democracy votes. Picture:AFP."
World,"BAGHDAD: The northern Iraqi town of Tall Afar, branded by the US military a den of foreign fighters, remained shut to the outside world last night after a massive US-led air and ground assault killed at least 45 people."
World,"Displaced Sudanese women and children ride their donkeys at a camp in Darfur. Picture:Reuters. Children are being targeted in the latest abuses in Darfur, writes Pamela Bone in Addis Ababa."
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World," Two British warships in the Caribbean sailed for Jamaica, prepared to give whatever help they can as the island braced for a direct hit from deadly Hurricane Ivan."
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks were lower on  Friday after a profit warning from aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.   <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A>, but technology stocks edged higher after a judge  rejected a government bid to block a takeover of PeopleSoft  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> by Oracle Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>."
Sci/Tech," Apart from upbringing and environment, scientists are discovering that genes and biology are more important in the fight against obesity than previously believed."
Business," The dollar eased against major  currencies on Friday, as analysts fretted over the U.S. trade  deficit number for July, which came in narrower than expected,  but was still the second highest on record."
Sci/Tech," More than 6,000 species of butterflies and other insects, as well as mites, fungi and assorted unloved but important species, will also be wiped out when listed endangered species go extinct, scientists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, The early morning splash in the Bering Strait off the Russian coast should have been bigger given the diplomatic wrangling that led up to it.
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges to back a parliamentary commission into the Beslan school siege.
Business,The generic soda maker says things that investors didn't like in July -- but the stock rises this time.
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge threw out on Friday a Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers to block Web sites containing child pornography, saying the law was unconstitutional and cannot be enforced."
World,"As Iraq's nationwide elections near, the clergy has led an unprecedented mobilization of the Shiite majority population. The momentum they have created has made a delay in the ballot difficult, if not impossible."
Sci/Tech,"Authorities in Singapore shut down a large network of around 10,000 robot, or ""zombie,"" computers this week, after technicians at Norwegian Internet service provider (ISP) Telenor ASA stumbled on the illicit network by tracing Internet Relay Chat (IRC) communications from compromised customer PCs on its system."
Sci/Tech,EverNote offers a slick way to collect and retrieve random information on multiple devices.
Business,Software stocks rose on Friday on speculation there may be more mergers in the industry after a US judge allowed Oracle Corp. to proceed with its takeover of rival PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,"Shares of Alcan Inc. (AL.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (AL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) tumbled almost 5 percent on Friday morning, after rival aluminum-maker Alcoa (AA."
Business,"The US trade deficit narrowed more than expected in July, but still was the second highest on record at \$50.1 billion even though imports dropped for the first time in 10 months and exports leapt higher, the US government said on "
Business,"Shares of generic soda company Cott (NYSE: COT) bubbled up more than 5 yesterday following some upbeat announcements from CEO John Sheppard, who presented at a Prudential Securities conference in Boston."
Sci/Tech,"The number of broadband Internet subscribers in the US has tripled since 2001, according to a new report from the Federal Communications Commission."
Sci/Tech,"Research in Motion has announced its latest BlackBerry phone, aka the BlackBerry 7100t. The phone isnt due to ship until October and test units are just getting into reviewers hands (Im waiting for mine right now."
Sci/Tech,"Skype Technologies has launched Skype for Pocket PC Version 1.0, which allows users to make Skype voice calls for free using Wi-Fi wireless networking."
Sports,"Yes, officials will do as instructed this season and crack down on clutching-and-grabbing tactics by defensive backs. That was the early message from the New England Patriots #39; 27-24 triumph over "
Sports,England #39;s cricket players started their Champions Trophy match without Vodafone Group Plc #39;s logo on their uniforms for the first time this year because the world #39;s biggest mobile phone 
Sports,"Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayern Munich will be without striker Roque Santa Cruz for up to six weeks due to knee surgery."
Sports,"Veteran Joey Sindelar has made the Bell Canadian Open one of his favorites stops on the PGA Tour. After Thursday #39;s opening round, it is easy to see why."
Sports,"By committing to change, he goes from special teams to starter. BY JOHN HEUSER. Plenty of Wolverines are  quot;battling to start quot; at certain positions, or  quot;challenging for time quot; at others."
World,A large number of prominent Israeli hard-liners are describing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to dismantle Jewish settlements in Gaza and a small portion of the West Bank as a  quot;crime against humanity.
World,"Islamabad, Sept. 10 (PTI): Contending that linking progress on talks on Kashmir to measure the success of the Indo-Pak dialogue process could lead to frustration and deadlock, the Pakistani media has said "
Sports, Ernie Els shot a 3 under par 69 to trail Terry Pilkadaris of Australia by one stroke after the second round of the Korean Open on Friday.
Business,Four of the big coffee houses sign a new agreement that aims to improve conditions in growing countries by offering the best producers a higher price for their beans.
Business,Michael D. Eisner told the board of directors Thursday that he plans to step down in two years.
Business,Irrational markets can create buying opportunities for those watching the right numbers.
Business,"Without radical strategic change, the legacy carriers won't survive."
World,"Russia's parliament will launch an inquiry into a school siege that killed over 300 hostages, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, but analysts doubt it will satisfy those who blame the carnage on security services."
Business,"Several companies move toward offering TV on mobile phones. Also: NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson will develop anti-piracy technology   hellip;. Oracle continues pursuit of PeopleSoft   hellip;. and more."
Business,Shares of Alcoa Inc. fell sharply Friday after the metals giant warned that labour problems in Quebec and plant closings will weaken third-quarter profits.
Business,"UFJ Holdings, a merger target of two major Japanese banks, slashed workers #39; paychecks Friday and sharply lowered its earnings outlook for the current fiscal half-year as it struggles to cut costs and ease a ballooning debt burden."
Business,"Cott Corp., the world #39;s biggest maker of store-brand soft drinks, will supply a major mass merchandiser #39; #39; in the US under a new contract, Chief Executive John Sheppard said."
Business,"The Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who has been in jail since October in what many Russians say is Kremlin punishment for political activities, said Thursday that "
Sci/Tech," A stroke that robbed a woman of her dreams may help pinpoint where and how dreams are born in the brain, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"nomoreself writes  quot;Sven Jaschan, only 18 years old, has been indicted by prosecutors in Verden, Germany for allegedly releasing the well known Sasser worm."
Sports,"In a game that was postponed four days because of Hurricane Frances, Miami tries to blow Florida State away with a hurricane of its own in the third meeting between the two rivals in 11 months."
Sports,New world number one Vijay Singh completed an impressive turnaround despite bad weather interrupting his first round at the Bell Canadian Open.
Sports," Curt Schilling will try to become the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach 19 wins, as he heads to the mound for the Boston Red Sox in the second test of a four game series against the Seattle Mariners."
World,THE man accused of commanding the Australian embassy bombing was briefly detained by Indonesian police last year but released because they did not recognise the terror fugitive.
World,"10 September 2004 -- A US jet fired missiles at an insurgent stronghold in Al-Fallujah today, the fourth straight day of attacks in the Sunni city west of Baghdad."
World,"New Delhi, Sept. 10 (NNN): Islamabad must halt cross-border terrorism first in the troubled state of Jammu and Kashmir for the Indo-Pakistan Composite Dialogue to make any meaningful progress, External Affairs "
World,"IT lasted two weeks and cost nearly 3m. By the standards of the royal family of one of the world #39;s wealthiest oil-rich states, it was subdued."
Business,Shares of PeopleSoft Inc. surged 11 percent Friday after a federal judge paved the way for Oracle Corp. to press on with its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for the business software maker.
Business,"ichael D. Eisner, the embattled chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Co., told the board of directors Thursday that he plans to step down in two years."
Business,"Oil prices made fresh gains Friday, after leaping almost \$2 a day earlier, as the US government said crude stocks sank for the sixth straight week last week and distillate fuels barely grew ahead of winter."
Sci/Tech,"As the company lowered its guidance by about \$2 million, Transmeta Corp. revealed today that limited production shipments of its TM8800 series Efficeon processors began earlier this month."
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) Microsoft will release Virtual Server 2005 next week, a product aimed to help companies effectively gather computing resources."
Sports,"MONZA, Italy -- Michael Schumacher was fastest in Italian Grand Prix practice as McLaren #39;s Kimi Raikkonen remained a threat to Ferrari #39;s homecoming celebrations."
Sports,Kevin Keegan has backed David James to win back his England place before the season is over. James returned to training with Manchester City on Thursday still reeling from the widespread vilification over 
Sports," The Seattle Mariners continue their four game series against the Boston Red Sox tonight. In Thursday #39;s opener, Bobby Madritsch twirled eight shutout innings and Jose Lopez went 3 for 4 with "
World,"BAGHDAD A US jet fired missiles on Friday in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Falluja, the fourth day of attacks on the city where US and Iraqi troops have no control, officials said."
World,"Islamabad: Stressing that an  quot;overnight quot; solution to the Kashmir issue was not possible, Pakistan on Friday said that the forthcoming meeting between President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New York was expected to take the "
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) plans to lay off between 15,000 and 20,000 employees over the next two years as part of an effort to slash \$3 billion in costs, the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Jordan said Thursday during a question-and-answer session at a conference."
Sci/Tech," A federal judge threw out on Friday a Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers to block Web sites containing child pornography, saying the law was unconstitutional and cannot be enforced."
Business," A surprise drop in US wholesale prices in August showed inflation apparently in check, but analysts said this was good and bad news for the US economy."
Business, Walt Disney Co. chief executive officer Michael Eisner will leave the company in 2006 when his contract expires. Eisner #39;s plan was announced Friday in a letter to the company #39;s board of directors.
Business,"Shares of auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. (VC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 15 percent to near a 10-month low on Friday after it warned that production cuts by major customer Ford Motor Co."
Business,European finance ministers chose Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker to represent the group of 12 European Union countries that share the euro currency Friday.
Sci/Tech,"William Shakespeare, the Warwickshire wordsmith, was paid a posthumous compliment this week, when the British Library made available 21 of his works on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,US software giant Microsoft is aiming to get its audio and video software into mobile phones before it is beaten to the 650-million-handsets-a-year market by rivals like Apple.
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone today announced a Windows Mobile-based device dubbed the Vodafone Personal Assistant III, or VPA III, with superior connectivity via W-LAN hotspots or GPRS data."
Sports,Michael Schumacher paid tribute to Ferrari #39;s legion of tifosi at Monza on Friday by wearing the colours of the Italian flag on his helmet.
Sports,"You #39;d think it would bother him just a little more. Or maybe it does, and he #39;s not telling. For years, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden could count on at least two things every football season "
Sports," Vijay Singh made history at Glen Abbey on Friday, shooting 28 on the front nine to post the lowest nine hole score in the 100 year old history of the Bell Canadian Open."
Sports,Jermain Defoe claims he is still on cloud nine after his first senior England goal on his full debut for his country in Poland on Wednesday.
Sports,No question he #39;ll pound it. That #39;s the foundation of his philosophy and the Redskins will be successful. They will use Portis to open up other areas of the offense and they should have a big game.
Sports,"Indian medium-pacer Amit Bhandari will replace seamer Lakshmipathy Balaji, who was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with an abdominal injury on Friday."
World,The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will discuss recent alleged violations of South Africa #39;s laws on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) at its board meeting next week in Vienna.
Business,"eBay (Quote, Chart) CEO Meg Whitman isn #39;t interested in filling the top spot at Walt Disney Co. (Quote, Chart) when Michael Eisner retires in 2006, a spokesman for the auction giant told internetnews."
Business,After a three-month trial a US Federal Court judge has ruled that Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile pursuit of bitter rival PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,Investors pulled back from shares of major air carriers Friday as concerns loomed that US Airways Group Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc.
Business,Denver-based Qwest Communications International Inc. reportedly has agreed to settle fraud charges for \$250 million. The Associated Press and Reuters reported Friday afternoon that Qwest (NYSE: Q) has agreed 
Business,"US blue chips recovered ground on Friday after a fall in oil prices offset a profit warning from aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , while a tech "
Business,"US Airways Group Inc., struggling to avoid a second bankruptcy since 2002, gave its pilots #39; union a new plan for \$295 million in pay and benefit cuts three days after the group rejected a prior offer."
Business,"Softening a surprise, pushing stocks and yen lower; economists say there #39;s little cause for alarm. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan revised downward second-quarter economic growth Friday to 0.3 percent from an initial "
Business,"Tribune Publishing on Friday again lowered circulation figures for its Newsday and Hoy newspapers, saying Newsday #39;s daily circulation had been misstated by as many as 100,000 copies."
Business,Wine and spirits maker Brown-Forman Corp. said Friday that heavy trading volume of its Class B common shares was due to sales from a  quot;non-affiliate Brown family trust.
Business,Luxembourg #39;s Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker was chosen on Friday as semi-permanent president of the group of finance ministers from the 12 countries that share the euro 
Business,A senior American trade official said here today that the United States would limit apparel imports from China if American manufacturers provided evidence that such limits were needed.
Business,Failed US energy giant Enron has been given permission to sell its most prized remaining asset - its natural gas pipeline arm CrossCountry Energy.
Business,The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it will make Sprint Corp. pay \$1.125 million to settle charges that the telecommunications giant skirted federal credit laws.
Business,"As US Airways (Nasdaq: UAIR) slides back into bankruptcy, it should take a hint from Hawaiian Holdings (AMEX: HA). The company #39;s Hawaiian Airlines subsidiary is also under the "
Business, Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Co. has announced the elimination of 340 jobs in its engineered products and chemical businesses a month after posting its first profitable quarter since 2002.
Sci/Tech,"After peering inside NASA #39;s broken Genesis capsule with flashlights and mirrors, scientists said on Friday the craft #39;s unexpected crash landing left solar material "
Sci/Tech,Intel took the stage to talk up its plans for dual-core chips and wireless gadgetry and to sketch out  quot;the Internet of tomorrow.
Sci/Tech,"Several major phone manufacturers have teamed up with the Open Mobile Alliance to develop a standard for mobile broadcast. Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Siemens and Sony "
Sci/Tech,Shakespeare may have written his plays with a quill pen but now the Bard #39;s works are taking a leap into the digital age as the British Library publishes some of the earliest editions of his plays on a new Web site.
Sci/Tech,A Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers (ISPs) to block Web sites the state #39;s prosecuting attorneys deem to be child pornography has been reversed 
Sci/Tech,"The crew of the International Space Station is not in danger of running out of oxygen, Russian controllers said Friday. Gennady Padalka and Michael Fincke are breathing oxygen from reserves aboard the station, Itar-Tass reported."
Sci/Tech,"The acquisition of NetSolve will enable Cisco and its channel partners to offer customers real-time monitoring of Cisco products and to help ensure continuous, secure operation of such services "
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTONFCC Chairman Michael Powell said the diverse options for broadbandincluding both unlicensed and licensed choicesmake America strong even if others, including his fellow commissioners, believe the United States is lagging the rest of the "
Sci/Tech,Cheeky virus writers have put a secret message in the latest versions of the MyDoom e-mail worm asking antivirus vendors for a job.
Sci/Tech," quot;Our achievement of limited production status for our 90-nm Efficeon TM8800 is a key milestone for Transmeta. We set aggressive goals for our 90-nm program, and we have realized impressive "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo will host the official Web site for the reality show,  quot;The Apprentice, quot; featuring show recaps, exclusive video clips, contestant bios, and a weekly column by last season #39;s contestant-you-love-to-hate, San Solovey."
Sci/Tech,Europeans are a step closer to having television on their mobile phones: Two groups of companies said they would push forward with consumer trials and establish a standard for the technology.
Sci/Tech,Internet telephony provider Skype Technologies has released a final version of its peer-to-peer (define) VoIP (define) software for Wi-Fi-enabled Pocket PC devices.
Sports,"Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - The men #39;s semifinals at the 2004 US Open will be staged on Saturday, with three of the tournament #39;s top-five seeds ready for action at the USTA National Tennis Center."
Sports,"Oakville, Canada - Joey Sindelar #39;s five-under par 66 kept the American atop the leaderboard here Friday after the conclusion of the opening round of the rain-plagued PGA Canadian Open."
Sports,"Northern Ireland #39;s Graeme McDowell, a former top-ranked college golfer at Alabama, shot an 8-under-par 64 Friday for a three-stroke lead at the German Masters, where three European Ryder Cup players missed the cut."
Sports,"VALENCIA, Spain -- Italy #39;s Alessandro Petacchi of the Fassa Bortolo team ran out the comfortable winner of the seventh stage of the Tour of Spain, a 170km ride from Castellon to Valencia."
Sports,Southern California tailback LenDale White remembers Justin Holland from high school. The Colorado State quarterback made quite an impression.
Sports,"The latest recruit to the Indiana University basketball team has been cited for underage drinking. Lucas Steijn, who turned 18 on August first, was in an SUV that was pulled over by a police officer in Bloomington Sunday night."
World,"JAKARTA The Indonesian police said Friday that they believed that at least two, possibly three, suicide bombers were inside a van that blew up outside the Australian Embassy, killing nine Indonesians and wounding more than 180 people."
World,Thousands of demonstrators supporting and hundreds opposing Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr took to the streets in Iraq on Friday as US soldiers fought insurgents in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City and near Falluja.
World,"Simon Mann, the British soldier-of-fortune accused of masterminding a botched coup last March against Equatorial Guinea #39;s ruler, was sentenced to seven years in prison "
World,RUSSIAN ON-LINE NEWSPAPER - Questions are mounting about whether Putin #39;s policies - not only in Chechnya but also the power consolidation drive to stamp out opposition and public debate - are exacerbating the terrorist threat.
World,"Turkish television stations broadcast a video Friday that claimed that Habib Akdas, suspected leader of the Turkish al-Qaida cell blamed for November suicide bombings in Istanbul, was killed this week in a US bombing raid in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"update A federal court has struck down a Pennsylvania law that blocks access to Web sites labeled as child pornography, claiming that the rule violated the First Amendment."
Sci/Tech,"Unlike Hollywood horror movies that often get worse with each new sequel (Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, for example), Konami #39;s scary Silent Hill series gets better - and creepier -ith age."
Sports,"COLOGNE - Padraig Harrington led the way in the German Masters first round yesterday, as Europe #39;s Ryder Cup players warmed up for next week #39;s match against the United States."
Sports,"Darryl Sutter, who coached the Calgary Flames to the Stanley Cup finals last season, had an emergency appendectomy and was recovering Friday."
Sci/Tech,Imagine turning on your mobile phone to watch breaking news or an entertainment program. The idea could soon become reality following an announcement Friday that five of the world #39;s largest mobile phone makers 
Sci/Tech,"NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson said on Friday they will develop new encryption technology to foil video piracy, a \$3.5 billion problem for broadcasters and movie studios."
Sports,Northern Ireland #39;s Graeme McDowell will take a three-shot lead into the weekend at the German Masters. The 25-year-old fired the round of the day at Gut Larchenhof - an eight-under 64 to take him to 11 under par overall.
Sports, Team Canada defenceman Wade Redden had his first full practice Friday since injuring his left shoulder in last Wednesday #39;s 5 1 win over Slovakia.
Business,"Newspaper publisher Tribune Co. (TRB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , embroiled in a scandal over inflated circulation figures, on Friday further cut circulation numbers at two New York "
Business, Nortel Networks said Friday it has hired consulting firm Accenture to help it revamp its financial organization. Accenture will review elements of Nortel Networks global finance organization and 
Business,"Forman Corp. (BFa.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (BFb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said that sales by a Brown family trust accounted for heavy activity in the class "
Business,"PARIS Early last summer, OPEC looked as though it had successfully absorbed tremendous shocks to the oil market - a strike in Venezuela, ethnic clashes in Nigeria, attacks on foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, a war in Iraq."
Business,"As US Airways confronts the possibility of a second bankruptcy protection filing, the Arlington-based carrier has a new offer for the unions representing its pilots and flight attendants."
Sports,"Calgary, AB (Sports Network) - Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter underwent an emergency appendectomy and is expected to make a full recovery."
World,GAZA CITY: A Hamas leader was killed Friday as Israel pressed a major offensive in the northern Gaza Strip Friday and imposed a watertight closure on the Palestinian territories ahead of the Jewish New Year.
World,A court in Zimbabwe is expected to pass sentence on some 70 alleged mercenaries accused of plotting a coup in the West African state of Equatorial Guinea.
World,"Pakistani jet fighters and helicopter gunships pounded what the military called a terrorist training camp near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing at least 50 mostly foreign militants."
World,"For 57 years, no Indian or Pakistani immigration officer stamped a tourist visa for citizens of each other #39;s country. Few Pakistanis have seen the Taj Mahal; few Indians the red sandstone Lahore Fort."
World,"BEIRUT: Three Lebanese citizens were murdered early Friday morning, and a fourth critically injured, in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad."
World,"The six people killed in a crash of a South African-registered aircraft Thursday in Zambia were respectively the Canadian, Briton and Australian, local mediareported on Friday."
Sports,"He was finally out of the wicked wind tunnel known as Arthur Ashe Stadium, out of the gale that combined with Roger Federer to blow him from the quarterfinals of the US Open."
Sports,"Joey Sindelar had to wait five hours for the Canadian Open to get started Thursday at Oakville, Ontario, which was nothing compared with the five weeks he had to wait for his game to show up."
Sports,"Why to watch: It seems like two months, not two weeks, since we last saw USC get by Virginia Tech and while the Trojans have maintained its hold on the number one spot in most polls, a little luster has come off this seemingly invincible team."
World,"GENEVA, Sept 10 (AFP) - The United States will treat South Korea in the same way as any other country that conducts secret nuclear research if such a case is made by the UN atomic agency, the top US arms official said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Communications Commission Thursday (Sept. 9) added spectrum to be used for advanced wireless services (AWS) such as 3G data services.
Sci/Tech,"September 10, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- According to a report by CNet, Internet portal Yahoo! (yahoo.com) said on Thursday that it will produce, sell advertising and provide Web hosting services for the official Web site of The Apprentice."
Sci/Tech,"Approximately 40,000 laser printers manufactured by Lexmark International Inc. were recalled this week, according to a statement released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)."
Sports,"US golfer Joey Sindelar has shot a 5-under-par, 66 in the rain-delayed first round of the Canadian Open in Oakville, Canada, the last PGA Tour event before the Ryder Cup."
World,A South African court on Thursday charged two German men who live in the country with illegally exporting equipment used to enrich uranium needed to make nuclear weapons.
World,"The European Commission #39;s carefully choreographed strategy to keep internal debate over Turkish accession silent until 6 October, when an initial decision must be made, is coming unraveled."
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc. (QN: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle financial and disclosure fraud charges, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday."
World,"Russian soldiers fled as shooting broke out in the violence that ended the school siege and unprepared special forces were forced to borrow bullets from armed locals ,it was claimed today."
Business," Walt Disney Chief Executive Michael  Eisner on Friday said he will step down from the media  conglomerate in 2006, aiming to end his two decade reign on his  own terms after a shareholder revolt nearly cut it short  earlier this year."
Business," Qwest Communications International  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=Q.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">Q.N</A> has agreed to pay  $250 million to settle financial  and disclosure fraud charges, a source familiar with the matter  said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," A mild El Nino is developing in the Pacific Ocean, climate experts said Friday. El Ninos can affect weather in other areas, sometimes worldwide."
Business," World oil prices fell nearly  $2 a  barrel on Friday as dealers took profits from a recent rally,  but the market remained on edge as powerful Hurricane Ivan  thrashed through the Caribbean on a track toward the  energy rich Gulf of Mexico."
Sci/Tech," West Africa may lose up to a quarter of its grain harvest this year if the worst locust infestation for 15 years is not brought under control, regional agriculture experts warned."
Business," U.S. producer prices dropped  unexpectedly last month as the cost of gasoline plunged and  prices of food and vehicles fell, according to a government  report on Friday that showed inflation pressures under wraps."
Sci/Tech," Making the genetic codes of dangerous pathogens a secret will not save anyone from bioterrorism and may make the population vulnerable to attacks from Mother Nature, scientists said on Thursday."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Friday  said a group of bond holders refused to change the terms of  their securities, adding to the headwinds the airline faces as  it struggles to avoid bankruptcy."
World," Melissa Bean hands out seat cushions that spell out the reason Democrats think she can beat veteran Rep. Phil Crane on Nov. 2. They read: ""Crane. The Original Seat Warmer. So many years ... so few accomplishments."""
Sci/Tech," A group of European led    astronomers has made a photograph of what appears to be a planet orbiting another    star. If so, it would be the first confirmed picture of a world beyond our solar    system."
Business," Newspaper publisher Tribune Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TRB.N</A>, embroiled in a scandal over inflated circulation  figures, on Friday further cut circulation numbers at two New  York newspapers and said it will take a charge of as much as   $60 million."
Sci/Tech," TOOELE, UTAH    Its not    the kind of ""breaking news"" that NASA wanted."
Sci/Tech," Hurricane Frances destroyed thousands of sea turtle nests as the storm tore through their most important beaches in the middle of the nesting season, biologists said."
Business,"Investors pulled back from shares of major air carriers Friday as concerns loomed that US Airways Group Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc. might soon declare bankruptcy, in what would mark yet another major setback to the embattled industry."
World," The Israeli army kept up pressure in the  northern Gaza Strip on Friday, killing three Palestinians as  forces sealed off the Palestinian territories for the Jewish  holiday season in Israel."
Business,"Goodyear Tire   Rubber Co. said\on Friday it will cut 340 jobs in its engineered products and\chemical units as part of its cost-reduction efforts, resulting\in a third-quarter charge."
Business,Failed US energy giant Enron is given permission by a federal judge to sell off its last remaining asset - its natural gas pipelines.
Business,"US aluminium giant Alcoa warns its third quarter profits will fall below expectations, blaming restructuring costs, a fire and a strike."
World,"Children born in May have an increased risk of going on to develop multiple sclerosis, research has suggested."
Business,"QXL Ricardo, the UK's version of internet auction site Ebay, scores a victory in its bid to win back control of its ""stolen"" Polish arm."
World,Scientists are now optimistic some valuable data can be salvaged from the wrecked capsule of the solar mission.
World,Dick Cheney backs away from comments that warned of another terror attack if John Kerry is elected president.
World,"Concealing women in the home is a backward view of Islam, the leader of Pakistan tells the BBC."
World,"Posters of the Egyptian president's son, Gamal Mubarak, fuel rumours he is being groomed for succession."
Business,"Qwest has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle financial and disclosure fraud charges, a source familiar with the matter said today."
World," MANO, SADO ISLAND, Japan (Reuters) - A former U.S. army  sergeant who deserted to North Korea four decades ago left a  U.S. military base near Tokyo on Tuesday to head for a new life  with his family in his Japanese wife's hometown."
Business,"Newspaper publisher Tribune, embroiled in a scandal over inflated circulation figures, today also further cut circulation numbers at two New York newspapers."
Business,"It's <i>Apprentice</i> night, and three Motley Fools are glued to the tube for episode one."
Business,"Hawaiian Airlines now offers baggage pickup from your home, office, or anywhere."
World,"PAKISTAN WANA -- Pakistani warplanes pummeled a suspected Al Qaeda training facility near the border with Afghanistan yesterday, flattening a vast mud-brick compound and killing at least 50 fighters, the military said. The assault was among the fiercest in months of fighting in the border region, considered a possible hideout for Osama bin Laden and his deputy, who are still ..."
World,"  Nearly 2,000 NATO troops, including two  quot;rapid response quot; battalions from Spain and Italy, began arriving in Afghanistan this week to strengthen the international military presence there in time for the Oct. 9 presidential election, NATO officials said."
Business,"By just looking at operating margins, investors can find profitable industry leaders."
World,"In an unusual retreat, Vladimir V. Putin today promised an open inquiry into the slaughter of hostages at a school."
Business,"Profits may disappoint, but revenue strength is evidence that the game company is a relevant player."
Business,The leading golf wear designer is looking to expand its sports apparel reach.
World," Hurricane Ivan's deadly winds and monstrous waves bore down on Jamaica on Friday, threatening a direct hit on its densely populated capital after ravaging Grenada and killing at least 33 people.    The Jamaican government ordered the evacuation of half a million people from coastal areas, where rains on Ivan's outer edges were already flooding roads..."
World,"HONOLULU - Warner Bros. reportedly intends to make a film based on the old ""Hawaii Five-0"" TV series..."
World," Investors concerned about third quarter earnings looked past a surprise drop in wholesale prices, keeping stocks mixed Friday. Blue chips dropped on profit warnings from Dow component Alcoa Inc..."
World," Michael Eisner, who helped transform The Walt Disney Co. into a media powerhouse, but has come under increasing pressure recently to improve the company's lagging performance, will retire after more than two decades as CEO, the company said Friday..."
World," Investors concerned about third quarter earnings looked past a surprise drop in wholesale prices, keeping stocks mixed Friday. Blue chips dropped on profit warnings from Dow component Alcoa Inc..."
Sci/Tech," Federal regulators are stepping up their pressure on television stations to give up billions of dollars worth of airwaves in major markets around the country, saying the spectrum is urgently needed by local public safety officials."
Sci/Tech," Four people were able to control a computer using their thoughts and an electrode studded ""thinking cap,"" U.S. researchers reported on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Wadia Bajoka, a 71 year old Iraqi immigrant, enjoys knitting, gardening, and baking pungent meat pies that she presents to guests in an old fashioned display of hospitality."
World," For two months, this historic city of commerce and culture was a ""no go"" zone for American troops, firmly in the grip of religious extremists, some linked to al Qaida. During that time, residents say they endured a reign of terror, where gunmen snatched men from their homes and killed at least 10 of them as American spies."
Sci/Tech," Five of the world's top mobile phone manufacturers are joining forces on the delivery of TV broadcasts to handsets, opening yet another opportunity for content providers and hoping to drive demand for next generation wireless devices and services."
Sports, Goaltender Martin Brodeur has a sore wrist but hopes to play for Canada on Saturday against the Czech Republic in the World Cup of Hockey semifinals.
Sci/Tech," Have you ever gone online to get driving directions, only to leave the printout behind? Have you made movie plans, but forgot to jot down the show times? Or do you simply need an easy way to feed phone numbers to your cell phone?"
World," LETHBRIDGE, Alta. (CP)   Dar Heatherington, the former alderwoman who made headlines last year when she mysteriously disappeared in Montana, was given a 20 month conditional sentence Friday for fabricating tales of being stalked."
Sci/Tech," Next week IBM (NYSE: IBM) will make its latest autonomic computing creation    DB2 Universal Database, aka ""Stinger""    generally available."
Sports," Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor won their first U.S. Open doubles title by beating Leander Paes and David Rikl 6 3, 6 3 Friday."
Sci/Tech," For 35 years, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  stood in the shadow of archrival Intel Corp.  AMD churned out lower priced clones of the tech leader's chips and occasionally enjoyed a hit that helped boost its meager profits. But bad times easily outweighed the good. Again and again, Intel used its manufacturing muscle and pricing power to stymie AMD's ambitions, preventing it from gaining a foothold in lucrative markets such as servers and corporate PCs."
Sports," CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Sports Network) - Luther Head had a  game-high 17 points and Dee Brown added 15 along with nine  assists as top-ranked Illinois cruised to a 78-59 victory over  in-state foe Chicago State at Assembly Hall."
World," President Bush opens the fall campaign with a slight lead over Democratic Sen. John Kerry, an Associated Press poll shows, as voters express growing confidence in the direction of the country and the performance of the incumbent."
World, The head of Australia's major counter terrorism force has called for extra powers to face increasing threats and warned terrorists are using new technology to wreak havoc far outside their own countries.
World," President Bush opens the fall campaign with a slight lead over Democratic Sen. John Kerry, an Associated Press poll shows, as voters express growing confidence in the direction of the country and the performance of the incumbent..."
Business,"Yellow Roadway Corp. said Friday that it received a five-year, \$500 million credit line from JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. The less-than-truckload shipping company, which consolidates freight from multiple customers "
Business,"European finance ministers Friday named Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker to be  quot;Mr. Euro, quot; a job intended to give the 12 countries using the common currency a single, stronger voice."
Sci/Tech,"Skype Technologies introduced version 1.0 of its Internet telephony application for Pocket PCs on Thursday, but the first non-beta release of the software does not work well on all Pocket PCs, users report."
Sports," Due to the approach of Hurricane Ivan in the South Florida area, the Marlins have rescheduled two of their contests against the Montreal Expos slated for next week to US Cellular Field in Chicago."
Sports,Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and Daniel Nestor of Canada claimed their second grand slam title when they beat Leander Paes and David Rikl 6-3 6-3 to win the men #39;s doubles at the US Open.
Sports,"     ST. LOUIS, Missouri (Ticker)    The St. Louis Blues on Friday re signed defenseman Christian Backman, goaltenders Curtis Sanford and Chris Beckford Tseu and forwards Erkki Rajamaki and Konstantin Zakharov."
Sports,"On Wednesday, Joe Gibbs kept rubbing his eyes when he spoke after practice, as if in need of a late afternoon nap. On Friday, his answers were short and void of any emotion."
World,"Heavy rain and winds have begun to lash Jamaica as Hurricane Ivan roared closer, after ravaging Grenada and killing 27 people on a track that could make it the third big storm in a month to hit Florida."
World,Tehran (IRNA) -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi condemned here Thursday the deadly car bombing attack outside Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta that killed and injured innocent people.
World,"The European Union welcomes Iran #39;s new offer to suspend sensitive nuclear activities, saying Tehran should be given a few more months to comply before any tougher action, the Netherlands said on Thursday."
World,Russia #39;s foreign minister said Friday that Chechen rebel warlord Shamil Basayev directed the hostage-taking raid on a school in southern Russia last week and that Arab militants participated in the attack.
Sci/Tech,Sprint and AT T will pay nearly \$1.5 million in civil penalties to settle government claims that the companies violated federal credit laws for customers seeking telephone service.
Sci/Tech,The run-up to the U.S.\presidential election is casting the spotlight on a new crop of\Web sites for political-minded singles who are seeking Mr. or\Ms. Right ... or Left.
Sci/Tech,"Indigenous issues are receiving more political attention worldwide, but many observers say most indigenous people remain mired in poverty. Dwindling land remains a chief cause, experts say."
Sci/Tech,"Seeking relief from urban heat, Toronto has tapped into Lake Ontario's frigid depths to cool downtown office buildings. The ""waste"" is used as drinking water."
Sci/Tech,Trees bring both comfort and measurable benefits to urban environments. The problem is that roots don't flourish under pavement. Now scientists think they have a solution.
Sci/Tech,"A new study estimates that if the nearly 12,200 animals and plants currently listed as threatened or endangered disappear, another 6,300 ""affiliate"" species could also be lost."
Sci/Tech,Earth's magnetic field is reportedly about 10 percent weaker today than it was when a German mathematician first started keeping tabs on it in 1845. So should we worry?
Sci/Tech,"By PAUL FOY     SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- NASA scientists said Friday they had recovered some intact materials from the wreckage of the Genesis space capsule that crashed this week and were hopeful that the mission to gather solar atoms could be salvaged.    ""We should be able to meet many, if not all, of our science goals,"" said physicist Roger C..."
Sci/Tech,The new version of the personal finance program drops support for a widely used file format.
World,consulting with Iraqi Interim President Ghazi al-Yawar and Jordan #39;s King Abdullah. President #39;s Bush #39;s message throughout 
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: The Woz has got game...Opera browsing, as seen on TV...EdgeStream introduces IPTV platform...Dolby, Intel sound off for developers."
Sci/Tech,The wife of Microsoft head Bill Gates has been elected to the board of directors of the media conglomerate.
Sci/Tech,Grid computing looks to have a promising future--if vendors can continue to educate IT departments about its benefits.
Sci/Tech,But the antivirus community wrinkles its nose at the notion of a worm as curriculum vitae.
World,"With two months to go before the Kyoto Protocol starts operating, the 10th United Nations conference on climate change conference is underway in Argentina."
Sci/Tech,"Skype Technologies SA introduced version 1.0 of its Internet telephony application for Pocket PCs on Thursday, but the first non-beta release of the software does not work well on all Pocket PCs, users report."
Sci/Tech," A Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers (ISPs) to block Web sites the state's prosecuting attorneys deem to be child pornography has been reversed by a U.S. federal court, with the judge ruling the law violated free speech rights."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.'s dual core strategy for mobile processors became a little clearer this week at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, but questions remain about the company's plans for bringing dual core designs to its desktop and low end server chips."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. may choose never to release its vaunted and long-overdue project WinFS, following its removal from the next version of Windows, according to analysts Gartner Inc."
Business,"US Airways Group scrambled to find cost savings to avoid tumbling back into bankruptcy, an event industry analysts warn could come as early as this weekend."
Business,Brazil #39;s debt rating was raised by Moody #39;s Investors Service for the first time since 2000 as a surge in exports gives the country more hard currency to pay its foreign bonds.
Sports,"As a youngster in Fiji, Vijay Singh tried many sports, but golf was the one that captured is imagination and led him on a journey that reached a peak this week when he became the No."
World,"France, Britain and Germany have toughened their stance on Iran #39;s nuclear programme, demanding that Tehran halt all parts of the atomic fuel cycle that can "
Sci/Tech,Blogger is now surprisingly cool\\I have had a love hate relation with Googles Blogger service. I started blogging with it. It just stopped working for me one day and I moved on. But since then I have had minor brushes with the updates that Google added with time and it ...
World,"Hiding women away in the home hidden behind veils is a backward view of Islam, President Musharraf of Pakistan has said during a visit to Britain."
Business," Spectrum Pharmaceuticals  said on Friday U.S. regulators have approved its generic version of Bayer's   Cipro antibiotic, triggering a  #36;750,000 equity investment by one of its partners."
World, U.S. intelligence officials are studying the latest video from Osama bin Laden's top deputy to learn if the message is simply to rally al Qaida's faithful  #151; or if it's an indication of events to come.
Sports, Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Clyde Drexler highlights the class of 2004 inductees for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Sports, Amelie Mauresmo became world number  one for the first time after Lindsay Davenport was defeated by  Svetlana Kuznetsova in the U.S. Open semi finals on Friday.
Business," Spectrum Pharmaceuticals <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPPI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPPI.O</A> said  on Friday U.S. regulators have approved its generic version of  Bayer's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BAYG.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BAYG.DE</A>  Cipro antibiotic, triggering a  $750,000  equity investment by one of its partners."
Sports," SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (Sports Network) - Former  Portland Trail Blazers guard Clyde Drexler highlights the class  of 2004 inductees for the Basketball Hall of Fame."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Friday  said a group of bond holders refused to change the terms of  their securities, adding to the headwinds the airline faces as  it struggles to avoid bankruptcy."
Business, The dollar eased on Friday after an  August decline in U.S. producer prices undermined forecasts for  dollar boosting Federal Reserve interest rate hikes beyond  September.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Keynote to buy researcher Vividence...Melinda Gates joins Washington Post board...The Woz has got game...Opera browsing, as seen on TV...EdgeStream introduces IPTV platform...Dolby, Intel sound off for developers."
Business,"Eisner has said that Disney President and Chief Operating Officer Bob Iger would be his choice as successor, but the Disney board is expected to consider many candidates."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc., struggling to avoid a second bankruptcy since 2002, gave its pilots #39; union a new plan for \$295 million in pay and benefit cuts three days after the group rejected a prior offer."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said a group of bond holders refused to change the terms of their securities, adding to the headwinds "
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service upgraded the debt ratings for Lucent Technologies on Friday, citing the company #39;s adequate funds, stabilizing revenue and progress in improving profitability and cash flow."
Business,"  Sprint and AT amp;T will be paying a total of  $1.5 million to settle with federal regulators. The government charges the phone giants failed to inform potential customers of their rights under federal credit law, after they were denied service."
Business, Nortel Networks said Friday it has hired giant consulting firm Accenture to help fix its troubled financial organization.
Sci/Tech,Wreckage from the Genesis space capsule yielded good news on Friday when NASA scientists announced the solar payload may still fulfill its scientific promise.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers to block Web sites deemed by the state #39;s prosecuting attorneys to be child pornography has been overturned by a US federal court, with the judge ruling the law "
Sci/Tech,"A woman who stopped dreaming after a stroke is helping researchers unravel the mysteries of sleep. The 73-year-old patient was admitted to hospital after a stroke disrupted blood flow to an area at the back of her brain, called the occipital lobe."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc. channel partners will be able to offer real-time monitoring of enterprises #39; networks after the company agreed to acquire NetSolve Inc.
Sci/Tech,"com September 10, 2004, 1:42 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech, Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.
Sports,"Lindsay Davenport hobbled her way out of the US Open, losing a big lead and able to do little but watch Svetlana Kuznetsova win 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 and become the first Russian woman to reach the final at this tournament."
Sports," Daniel Nestor and Mark Knowles shook off their past record in Grand Slam finals Friday, winning the men #39;s doubles title at the US Open in style."
Sports,"Richmond, VA (Sports Network) - Ryan Newman earned the pole for Saturday night #39;s Chevy Rock  amp; Roll 400. The No.12 Penske Dodge circled the 0.750-mile Richmond International Raceway short track in 20."
World,"Hong Kong voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a new Legislative Council. LegCo, as its known, symbolizes the high degree of autonomy that Hong Kong was promised when it reverted Chinese rule in "
World,"Two British tourists are among the six victims of a plane crash in Zambia, the Foreign Office has said. The plane, a South African-registered light aircraft, developed engine problems soon after take-off."
Sports, Kellen Winslow Jr. ended his second NFL holdout Friday.
Sports, The Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins will play games Monday and Tuesday at the Chicago White Sox's stadium after the Marlins were forced to adjust their schedule for the second time this month because of a hurricane.
World," Deep in a palm oil estate in Malaysia's north, a cluster of about 20 wooden huts sits around a brick mosque."
World," LETHBRIDGE, Alta. (CP)   The strange tale of an Alberta politician who faked a stalking complaint ended Friday as a sentencing judge heard how her personal demons had led her into drug addiction and a suicide attempt."
Business," U.S. blue chips recovered ground on  Friday as falling oil prices offset a profit warning from  aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A>, while a tech rally was  fueled by software maker Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>"
Sports," Lindsay Davenport exited the U.S. Open  disappointed but not downhearted after her hopes of a second  title were ended in the semi finals by Russian Svetlana  Kuznetsova 1 6, 6 2, 6 4 on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Along with the potentially devastating physical damage that a stroke can cause, a little known and rare consequence can be the loss of dreaming."
Business,CNET is reporting that US District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco has denied a request by the Antitrust Division of the federal Department of Justice to issue an injunction against Oracle #39;s hostile acquisition of business software maker PeopleSoft 
Business,"Sep. 10th, 2004 -- Michael Eisner has seen his shares of ups and downs as the head of the Walt Disney Company. He led the company through some of the greatest increases in profit the company had ever seen."
Business,The leader of the pilots union at troubled US Airways began preparing members Wednesday for a likely Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Business,"US stocks rose as the biggest decline in oil prices in three months allayed concern that fuel costs will curb spending, damping earnings and economic growth."
Business,Source says local phone company won #39;t deny or admit to charges of financial and disclosure fraud. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Qwest Communications International Inc.
Sci/Tech,Person who fingered alleged author of virus must cool heels while waiting for cool quarter-million-dollar reward.
Sci/Tech," Accoona Corp., whose investors include China's state information agency, unveiled its new Web and business search system on Monday and said revenue would be drawn from advertising services supplied by Yahoo Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Sven Jaschan, the alleged author of the Sasser worm and several variants of the Netsky virus, was charged this week by German police, but the informant who led authorities to the suspect will have to wait for a promised \$250,000 reward, Microsoft "
Sci/Tech,"  quot;We #39;ve been hush hush about it, so far. But we understand this is a major market opportunity, quot; Erik Huggers, director of Windows Digital Media division, told Reuters in an interview  quot;on the "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc. announced Thursday that it scored a deal to become the official Web site for the next two seasons of Mark Burnett #39;s hit reality show  quot;The Apprentice, quot; currently airing on NBC."
Sports,"Opener Vikram Solanki struck a watchful 62 but Zimbabwe #39;s young bowlers had restricted England to 198 for five before play was abandoned for the day in the ICC Champions Trophy clash at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday."
Sports,"The Tennessee Titans will have a kicker on hand for Saturday #39;s season opener at Miami, and it won #39;t be the NFL #39;s career scoring leader Gary Anderson."
World,Shouts of joy from excited schoolboys greeted the arrival of an Israeli convoy on its entry to a Palestinian town where visitors from the Jewish state are usually soldiers searching for militants.
World,"VIENNA : The United States now realizes that it does not have the majority it needs at the UN nuclear watchdog to bring Iran before the UN Security Council over Tehran #39;s alleged atomic weapons program, a US official told AFP."
Sci/Tech,"Spurred by back-to-school sales and politics, spam messages accounted for 82 of all the inbound e-mail processed during August, according to FrontBridge Technologies, an e-mail security firm."
Sci/Tech,"Ray Hagedorn, an IT manager at Sara Lee Foods, said in an interview that the company is taking a 'slap and ship' approach to its use of RFID tags while it learns more about the technology and looks for ways the tags can provide business benefits."
Sci/Tech,"Working with a local Internet service provider, authorities in Singapore this week shut down a network of around 10,000 robot, or ""zombie,"" computers after technicians stumbled on the illicit network by tracing communications from compromised PCs."
Sci/Tech,Qwest has been under investigation by the SEC and the Justice Department over allegations that it inflated revenue by incorrectly booking network-capacity deals to meet revenue expectations.
Sci/Tech,"Although Oracle still faces obstacles in its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid, analysts said yesterday's court rejection of the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to block the deal on antitrust grounds is a blow for PeopleSoft."
Sci/Tech,"Marissa Peterson, who heads Sun Microsystems' services division, talked this week about the company's efforts to help its managed services partners broaden their reach."
Sci/Tech,Move will allow Cisco channel partners to monitor their enterprise customers' networks to provide better service and support.
Sci/Tech,CTO envisions Intel-based servers acting as network nodes to reduce strain of millions of new devices and users.
Sci/Tech,"Chip giant says it will move to new design by next year, but leaves many questions unanswered."
Sports, The Indianapolis Colts had an entire offseason to fix their mistakes against New England. They still haven't gotten it right.
Sports," Carly Patterson has hobnobbed with Jay Leno, David Letterman and Shaquille O'Neal, posed for the cover of the Wheaties box and been the guest of honor at a parade in her hometown."
Sci/Tech," PayPal, the online payments arm of eBay Inc. , on Friday said it will soon fine people up to  #36;500 for uses related to gambling, adult content or services, and buying or selling prescription drugs from noncertified sellers."
Business," The Associated Press Ipsos poll on attitudes about the economy is based on telephone interviews with 1,001 randomly selected adults from all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The interviews were conducted Sept. 7 9 by Ipsos Public Affairs."
Sci/Tech," For years, programmers at Microsoft Corp. and elsewhere have worked to make it easier for devices like cell phones and personal digital assistants to work instantly and easily with computers."
World," South Korea's nuclear research is not linked to any manufacture of atomic weapons, the United States said."
Sci/Tech, A bruising Silicon Valley takeover battle was set for another round after a judge ruled Oracle can pursue its 7.7 billion dollar hostile takeover bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft.
Sports, Southern California tailback LenDale White remembers Justin Holland from high school. The Colorado State quarterback made quite an impression.
Business, U.S. Treasury prices ended barely  higher on Friday as gains made after a surprise drop in August  producer prices were eroded by upbeat remarks by two regional  Federal Reserve Bank presidents.
Business,Thursday #39;s pro-Oracle Corp. decision on the US Department of Justice #39;s attempt to block Oracle #39;s proposed takeover of PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,"The IT services company may lay off as many as 20,000 from its global workforce of 125,000, in an effort to remain competitive with archrival IBM and low-cost offshore service providers."
Business," Qwest communications agreed to settle a federal fraud investigation Friday, according to a union official. A company spokesman declined to comment."
Business,THE parliamentary inquiry into allegations that the newly-muscled tenanted pub companies are giving a raw deal to their pub tenants has certainly not put off the pubcos from trying to become ever-bigger and more influential.
Business,"What is bad for asset manager Amvescap PLC might prove to be very good for a company like CI Fund Management Inc. and its expansionist boss, Bill Holland."
Sci/Tech,NASA scientists said yesterday they had recovered some intact materials from the wreckage of the Genesis space capsule that fell to Earth this week and were hopeful the mission to gather solar atoms could be salvaged.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists believe they have located the part of the brain where people #39;s dreams are created. A team from the University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland, made the discovery after treating a woman who stopped dreaming after she had a stroke."
Sci/Tech,"A Pennsylvania law allowing the state to force Internet service providers to block access to child pornography sites is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc. is preparing to launch two systems that will bring its UltraSparc IV processor into the low end of the company #39;s server product line.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems decision to acquire NetSolve means that its channel partners will be able to offer real-time monitoring of networks.
Sci/Tech,VeriSign on Thursday announced it would update the domain name servers for the .com and .net domains every few seconds rather than just twice a day to speed up Web site launches and limit disruption when changing hosting services.
Sci/Tech,"Transmeta Corp. has begun limited shipments of the next generation of its Efficeon processor, which is being built on the 90-nanometer manufacturing process."
Sci/Tech,"GARCHING, Germany, Sept. 9 (AScribe Newswire) -- A new study of a large number of planetary nebulae has revealed that rings, such as those seen here around the Cat #39;s Eye Nebula, are much more common that thought "
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks has ended its three-week  quot;Freedom of Choice quot; online music promotion. According to the Seattle-based company over 3 million songs were purchased during the sale.
Sci/Tech,"For 35 years, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD ) stood in the shadow of archrival Intel Corp. (INTC ) AMD churned out lower-priced clones of the tech leader #39;s chips and occasionally enjoyed a hit that helped boost its meager profits."
Sci/Tech, Serbia #39;s Education Minister was ridiculed in cartoons and pelted with resignation demands on Thursday for ejecting Darwin from school classrooms in favour of Old Testament  #39;creationism #39;.
Sci/Tech,"The bureau #39;s three-year, \$1 billion IT-modernization plan said to need a big-picture view. By Eric Chabrow. Despite some improvements, the FBI still lacks a coordinated plan to modernize its IT systems, increasing "
Sports,"Oakville, ON (Sports Network) - Canada #39;s own Mike Weir fired a six-under 65 on Friday to take the lead during round two of the Canadian Open."
Sports,"The New England Patriots played the Indianapolis Colts in the first NFL regular season game of the year. The Patriots were able to hold off a late Colts rally and preserve their victory 27 to 24, sending the Colts record in Foxboro to 0-6."
Sports,"Eleven months after winning two straight at Wrigley Field to take the NL pennant, the Florida Marlins returned Friday and split a doubleheader with Chicago."
Sports, An NHL lockout appears almost unavoidable after the league swiftly rejected the NHL Players #39; Association #39;s latest offer on Thursday.
Sports,Britain #39;s Danny Williams is to challenge Vitali Klitschko for his World Boxing Council heavyweight title in the United States in December.
World,"a hostile Muslim state develops nuclear weapons, throwing the Middle East and the world into turmoil. American officials warn that fear could soon turn into reality with Iran."
World,"PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Shaukat Sultan on Friday accused Pakistani journalists of selling the national interest in return for a few hundred dollars, while "
World,The Thai police sergeant wanted in connection with the murder of two British travellers was yesterday reported to have contacted his superiors and offered to give himself up.
World,ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Friday vowed that Pakistan would never neglect or sideline the Kashmir issue and that it would be resolved according to the wishes of Kashmiris.
Sci/Tech,SOME of the earliest copies of Shakespeares plays are set to be put on the internet. The British Library is putting 93 high-resolution digitised copies of 21 of Shakespeare #39;s plays online.
Sports,"As Formula One inches towards a conclusion in its drive for radical change, Kimi Raikkonen offered further evidence that the effort might be in vain."
Sports," Fighting back from a disastrous start and winning the 49 stroke point of the tournament along the way, Jennifer Capriati served for the match against Elena Dementieva in their U.S. Open semifinal Friday."
World, Troops secured buildings against looters and authorities imposed a dusk to dawn curfew as the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada struggled to recover on Friday from Hurricane Ivan's devastating strike.
Sports,"If Kevin Weiberg, the Big 12 Conference commissioner and Bowl Championship Series coordinator, had a dollar for every time he said,  quot;We #39;re going to have to go back and take a look at that "
Sci/Tech," A Pennsylvania law allowing the state to force Internet service providers to block access to child pornography sites is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled on Friday."
Sports, Georgian giant Jake Tsakalidis will not be joining rookie star LeBron James in Cleveland after the Memphis Grizzlies matched the Cavaliers' National Basketball Association offer sheet.
Sports, Orioles pitcher Jorge Julio received a four game suspension from Major League Baseball on Friday for throwing a pitch that nearly hit Minnesota's Augie Ojeda in the head.
Sports, The Vancouver Canucks re signed twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin and goaltender Alex Auld on Friday.
World," Waves two stories high crashed on Jamaica's eastern shore Friday, flooding homes and washing away roads as Hurricane Ivan's ferocious winds and pounding rains began to lash the island and threatened a direct hit on its densely populated capital. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to 37."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.  can celebrate a ruling by a U.S. judge that it can take over archrival PeopleSoft Inc. , but analysts say the world's second biggest software maker has a battery of other barriers to overcome before a deal is clinched."
World, UN Security Council nations met to look for common ground on a disputed US draft resolution pressing Sudan to rein in Arab militias behind the bloodshed in Darfur.
Sci/Tech, A long awaited ruling Thursday by U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker has cleared the way for Oracle   to proceed with its  #36;7.7 billion hostile bid to buy rival PeopleSoft  .
World," President Bush opens the fall campaign with a slight lead over Democratic Sen. John Kerry, an Associated Press poll shows, as voters express growing confidence in the direction of the country and the performance of the incumbent."
World," CBS News mounted an aggressive defense Friday of its report about President Bush's service in the Air National Guard, with anchor Dan Rather saying broadcast memos questioned by forensic experts came from ""what we consider to be solid sources."""
Sports,England captain Michael Vaughan said on Monday that he expected an evenly matched series against South Africa but suggested his bowlers could hold the key.
Sports," Elena Dementieva broke the heart of  Jennifer Capriati when her spine tingling 6 0, 2 6, 7 6 victory  over the American on Friday set up an all Russian U.S. Open  final against Svetlana Kuznetsova."
Sci/Tech," The last few tons of sticky toxic fuel oil have been sucked out of the wreck of the Prestige tanker, Spain said on Friday, almost two years after the ship went down in the country's worst environmental disaster."
Sports," Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova stunned an  injury hit Lindsay Davenport 1 6, 6 2, 6 4 at the U.S. Open on  Friday to reach her first grand slam final and end the  American's hopes of regaining the world number one ranking."
World," Brock Adams, who served as transportation secretary under President Carter and represented Washington state in the Senate for one term, died Friday. He was 77."
Business," SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M (Reuters) - U.S. interest rates  should rise to forestall future price pressures, Cleveland Fed  President Sandra Pianalto said on Friday, while conceding that  inflation did not pose a major threat now."
Sports,Mark Viduka scored twice to end his run of 12 matches without a goal and help Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 3-2 in English soccer #39;s Premiership.
Business,"Japan #39;s economy grew 0.3 percent in real terms in the April-June period from the previous quarter, the government said Friday, marking a surprise downward revision from the initially reported expansion of 0.4 percent."
Business," A U.S. panel of medical experts  recommended on Friday that U.S. regulators reject AstraZeneca's  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.L</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.N</A> application to sell its anti clotting drug  Exanta."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems stepped up its commitment to helping partners deliver services with last week #39;s acquisition of publicly traded managed service provider NetSolve in a deal valued at nearly \$200 million.
Sci/Tech," An extra 6,000 species of butterflies and other small creatures will be wiped out if their endangered plant and animal hosts go extinct, scientists say."
Sports, Britain's Danny Williams is to challenge  Vitali Klitschko for his World Boxing Council heavyweight title  in the United States in December.
World," PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters) - Troops secured  buildings against looters and authorities imposed a  dusk-to-dawn curfew as the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada  struggled to recover on Friday from Hurricane Ivan's  devastating strike."
World,Three Lebanese nationals who worked for a food company in Baghdad were shot dead in one of the victim #39;s homes on Friday and a fourth person 
Sports,"Elena Dementieva somehow outlasted Jennifer Capriati 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (5) to set up all-Russian women's final at the U.S. Open."
Sports,"Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal was arrested on drunken driving charges Friday, his second D.U.I. arrest in four years."
World,Heavy rains and high winds  pound Jamaica as Hurricane Ivan roars towards the Caribbean island.
Sci/Tech,Banking group Lloyds TSB yesterday awarded IBM a 500m contract to supply internet telephony and data services in one of the biggest such deals seen in Europe.
World,Elena Dementieva beats Jennifer Capriati in a third-set tie-break to set up an all-Russian US Open final .
Sports," Former Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Warren has been arrested in Virginia on a federal warrant, accused of failing to pay  #36;137,147 in child support for his two daughters in Washington state."
World,But the defense secretary said that the U.S. was determined to insure that voting takes place as planned.
Sci/Tech,year old California boy won a premier high school science competition Monday for inventing a device that converts ocean wave energy into electricity.
World," Eleven months after winning two straight at Wrigley Field to take the NL pennant, the Florida Marlins returned Friday and split a doubleheader with Chicago. Moises Alou and Aramis Ramirez hit back to back homers, and the struggling Cubs routed the Florida Marlins 11 2 Friday to gain the split..."
World," Based on its series premiere, Joey Tribbiani is missing a few viewers along with his ""Friends."" An estimated 18.6 million people watched the first episode of ""Joey"" Thursday, the spinoff of ""Friends"" that NBC was counting on to keep its Thursday night lineup strong, according to Nielsen Media Research.    That's lower than any original episode of Matt LeBlanc's old series drew last season, including the 24.5 million people who saw the season debut..."
Sports,Orioles pitcher Jorge Julio receives a four-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Friday for throwing a pitch that nearly hit Minnesota's Augie Ojeda in the head.
World," Elena Dementieva kept floating her funny serves, slow and spinning Frisbees more suited for table tennis than the hard courts at Flushing Meadows. And at the end, that was barely enough..."
Sports,"Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal is arrested on drunken driving charges Friday, his second DUI arrest in four years."
World," Waves two stories high crashed on Jamaica's eastern shore Friday, flooding homes and washing away roads as Hurricane Ivan's ferocious winds and pounding rains began to lash the island and threatened a direct hit on its densely populated capital. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to 33..."
Business,"The world is awash in awards (say that three times fast, I dare you). Companies, media outlets, professional associations, even internal departments  everyones got a little slice of recognition to parcel out. With this wanton proliferation of prizes, many awards start to feel like marketing-driven publicity stunts with little beef behind them."
Sci/Tech,"Is this newly discovered feeble point of light the long-sought bona-fide image of an exoplanet? A research paper by an international team of astronomers provides sound arguments in favor, but the definitive answer is now awaiting further observations."
Sci/Tech,"By MARILYNN MARCHIONE     (AP) -- Hospitals around the country are seeing an epidemic of ""Clinton syndrome"" as worried, middle-aged men take the former president's heart problems to heart and rush to get their own tickers checked.    Some, like Gary Haden, are scared enough to pay \$400 out of their own pockets for a heart scan at a private center that will get them in the same day they call..."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----      Nightclub Lasers Can Harm Eyes      Nightclub lasers may be a vision hazard, according to the United Kingdom's National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB).      The board said that laser beams are strong enough to cause serious injuries, but often come with inadequate safety information and are used by people with no laser safety experience, BBC News Online reported..."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Shopping.com holders cut IPO shares...Transmeta starts new chip, warns on earnings...Keynote to buy researcher Vividence."
Sci/Tech,Beleaguered server firm is working on a series of higher-performance processors it hopes will get profits back on track.
Sci/Tech,"Four minor copies of the program surface, which some security experts believe indicates that a more lethal MyDoom may be on the way."
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc. has tentatively agreed to pay \$250 million to settle fraud allegations by federal regulators, a union official said Friday - a move that could help lift a cloud that "
Sci/Tech,"Optimistic NASA scientists said today they have recovered some intact materials from the wreckage of the Genesis space capsule, offering hope that the mission to gather solar "
World,"The United States narrowed differences with European allies Friday on how to pressure Iran to renounce the development of nuclear weapons, but it hasn #39;t yet won agreement to haul the country before the UN Security Council, a US official "
Sci/Tech," As people spend more time online  #151; and logged into instant messaging services  #151; it's inevitable that there are times they just can't respond. That's why the ""away message""  #151; set up to be sent automatically from someone's account  #151; has become so popular."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. is preparing to launch two systems that will bring its UltraSparc IV processor into the low end of the company's server product line. Called the Sun Fire V490 and V890, the servers are slated to be introduced during Sun's Network Computing quarterly product announcement on Sept. 21, Sun said."
Sci/Tech,"  Here at the DemoMobile 2004 conference, about 40 vendors had six minutes each to demonstrate their wireless technology invention to the crowd. Some products, although amazing in description, don't translate very well on the live screen and in such a tight time constraint. Some demonstrations, however, entirely captivate the audience and leave in their wake an audible buzz of excited voices."
Sci/Tech,"The DemoMobile 2004 spotlight shone on tools and services designed to mobilize business and application processes, as earlier concerns regarding wireless infrastructure build out and coverage have faded."
Sci/Tech,to school sales and political pitches helped spur latest barrage of spam.
Sci/Tech,"Judge says law violates free speech, orders blocking stopped."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi and Intel are teaming up to add storage to more mobile devices.
Sci/Tech,Nasa scientists have recovered some intact materials from the wreckage of the Genesis space capsule that crashed in the Utah desert this week and are hopeful the mission to gather solar atoms may be salvaged.
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports," With a shot at claiming the No. 1 ranking, Amelie Mauresmo engaged Elena Dementieva in a contest called, Anything you can do, I can do worse."
Sports,"BIRMINGHAM, England Tinashe Panyangara might just be the future of Zimbabwean cricket. The 18-year old fast bowler #39;s talent was demonstrated earlier this year in the under-19 World Cup, when his six wickets ensured an astonishing win over Australia."
Sports, The Vancouver Canucks have re signed the Sedin twins for another season. Henrik and Daniel Sedin each agreed to one year deals with the Canucks on Friday.
Sports,"NEWARK, NJ - Two-time All Big East senior guard Cappie Pondexter is going to miss the first half of Rutgers women #39;s basketball season."
World,"Australia #39;s top police official warns that militants may be ready to strike again in Indonesia, a day after an attack killed at least nine people."
World,"Police said today they are trying to trace a 32-year-old man in connection with a number of letter bombs. Unemployed Justin McAuliffe, of De Parys Avenue, Bedford, has not been seen since he left his flat on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Have you ever gone online to get driving directions, only to leave the printout behind? Have you made movie plans, but forgot to jot down the show times? Or do you simply need an easy way to feed phone numbers to your cell phone? A trio of entrepreneurs believe they have a solution."
Sci/Tech,"A growing number of older Americans are discovering the Internet. Across the country, programs have sprouted at senior centers and libraries to help people master the Internet, which advocates say is an important tool for seniors trying to overcome isolation and stay independent."
Sci/Tech,"More than 2,000 surveillance cameras in public places would be tied in to a network that would use sophisticated software to spot emergencies or suspicious behavior under a plan announced Thursday by Mayor Richard Daley."
Sci/Tech,"By JOANN LOVIGLIO    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal judge threw out on Friday a Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers to block Web sites containing child pornography, saying the tools to do so also cause ""massive suppression"" of constitutionally protected speech.    Enacted in 2002, the law gave Pennsylvania's attorney general the power to require that companies like America Online Inc..."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems wants to distinguish its future servers by fitting them with new chips that get their jobs done more efficiently.
Business,A sharp decline in oil prices and a surprise drop in wholesale prices pushed stocks higher Friday as investors #39; concerns about third quarter earnings were mitigated.
Business,"WASHINGTON : An alliance of labor, industry and farm groups filed a complaint charging China with creating unfair trade conditions and undermining US workers and industry by manipulating its currency."
Business,Shares of Qwest Communications rose more than 5 percent in Friday action amid news that the company has agreed to pay \$250 million to end a federal probe of fraudulent accounting practices employed by former management.
Business,"he Tribune Company said yesterday that two of its newspapers, Newsday and the Spanish-language daily Hoy, had overstated their average circulation figures by even more than the company "
Business,"Punch Taverns, the acquisitive tenanted pubs owner, has swallowed a further 1,064 pubs, taking its estate to more than 8,000 sites."
Business,"Allstate Corp. and Citizens Property Insurance Corp., which reported the biggest losses from last month #39;s Hurricane Charley, may face the largest claims from Hurricane Frances "
Sci/Tech,"VeriSign said Thursday it will update its domain name system servers every few seconds, instead of twice a day. With this  quot;rapid updates quot; policy, the Internet domain name registry said, people who seek new "
Sci/Tech,THE US FTC has set aside more spectrum for third-generation cell phone calls and wireless. An additional 20 megahertz previously used by unlicensed personal communications services and mobile satellite services has been handed over to the new technology.
Sci/Tech,"FOR Wall Street types reluctantly dragging themselves back from the Hamptons, slightly cheaper crude oil prices gave them something to cheer about this week and an excuse to buy some oversold stocks."
Sports,"The Vancouver Canucks re-signed twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin and goaltender Alex Auld on Friday. The Sedins signed one-year deals, while Auld agreed to a two-year contract."
World,The UN Security Council condemned illegal armed groups in Haiti it said were performing unauthorized law enforcement and called on the transitional government 
Sci/Tech,New rear-projection technology from Sony to be featured in new HDTV.
Sci/Tech,"After a day of conferences and seminars, this year #146;s IBC trade show for media, video and broadcasting professionals kicked off in Amsterdam. Within minutes the Apple booth was buzzing as Motion made its first public appearance at a major European event. See a photo gallery from the first day of the show. Sep 10"
Sci/Tech," Larry Ellison, the chief executive of software maker Oracle Corp., earned  #36;3.85 million in salary and bonus for the fiscal year that ended May 31, according to documents filed Friday."
World," Australian security chiefs prepared for a key security meeting to take stock of Thursday's bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, as a top police official warned of a second suicide bomb team operating in Indonesia."
Business,Qwest Communications has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into its accounting practices.
Sci/Tech,"Telkom and Intel announced last night that they are to trial WiMAX broadband wireless networks locally, to give the end-user wireless alternative connections to the telco #39;s network."
Business,"US blue chips were knocked lower on Friday by a profit warning from aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. , but tech stocks gained after a judge rejected a government bid to block a takeover of PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"west Communications, the Midwest regional telecommunications giant, has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into its accounting practices, the company #39;s union said yesterday."
Business,"Airports operator BAA said it enjoyed its busiest August last month with 14.2 million passengers using its seven airports, an increase of 3.7 on August last year."
Sci/Tech,A federal judge today overturned a Pennsylvania law aimed at restricting access to web sites hosting child pornography. Pennsylvania Statute 7330 required ISPs to block access by the customers to child porn sites.
Sci/Tech,"Sigmund Freud may have been right all along. Dreams really could be our unconscious minds giving us a glimpse of our deepest, darkest desires."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) unveiled nine consumer-oriented mice and keyboards, with geek-chic touches like Bluetooth connectivity and biometrics."
World,": Apparently responding to wide public dismay over last week #39;s school hostage-taking, President Vladimir Putin on Friday agreed to formation of a parliamentary investigative commission."
Sports, Christina Kim shot a 6 under 65 Friday and held a one stroke lead over Annika Sorenstam and LPGA Tour rookie Shi Hyun Ahn after the first round of the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic.
Sci/Tech, NASA scientists said Friday they have recovered some critical pieces of the Genesis space capsule intact and are optimistic the wreckage will yield valuable information about the origins of the solar system.
Sports," Hometown hero Mike Weir  surged into the lead after an incomplete second round at the  100th Canadian Open Friday, hotly pursued by new world number  one Vijay Singh."
World," A judge who will decide whether Maryland's top elections official may keep her job on Friday questioned the attempt by the State Board of Elections to fire her, wondering how it might affect the November vote."
Sports," MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies  didn't take long to match the Cleveland Cavaliers' offer sheet  given to center Jake Tsakalidis."
World,US envoy William Burns travels to Syria to warn Damascus over its troops in Lebanon and alleged links with militants. 
World,The Russian president's announcement came as questions multiplied about the events in which more than 300 people died in Beslan.
Business," The US trade deficit narrowed in July as imports fell for the first time in almost a year, the Commerce Department reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Verisign (Quote, Chart) has launched its new name server initiative, a move designed to improve the speed with which .com and .net DNS zone files are updated."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 9, 2004 - Like an onion cut in half, the concentric shells surrounding the Cat #39;s Eye Nebula are visible in the newest image from the Hubble Space Telescope."
Sports," Svetlana Kuznestova became the first Russian to advance to a US Open final after defeating American and former champion Lindsay Davenport in three sets on Friday at Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, NY."
Sports,"FOR so long written off as a perennial contender at Wimbledon but nowhere else, Tim Henman has stood convention on its head this year."
Sports,Kelly Holmes arrived here yesterday insisting she felt no pressure before her first appearance on the track since winning her two Olympic gold medals.
World,"Sudan and Western powers plunged into a war of words over Darfur on Friday, with Khartoum countering US charges of genocide by saying Washington was playing electoral politics with a humanitarian crisis."
World,"BAGHDAD, 11 September 2004 - Militants yesterday gave Italy 48 hours to free Muslim women prisoners in Iraq in exchange for two Italian aid workers as the interim Iraqi president promised to do all he could to win the release of the duo."
World,"The agency that owned the World Trade Centre says it will file a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia for damages it suffered on September 11, 2001, noting 84 of its employees were killed in the air attacks that toppled the twin towers."
World,"NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10: India does not believe that a purely military solution is the answer to the crisis afflicting Nepal and hopes that the Maoists will participate in a peace process after they have laid down arms, Foreign Secretary Shyam "
Sports,"All the American television plans for Super Saturday were left in tatters under the floodlights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium when Andy Roddick, the reigning champion, followed Andre Agassi through the door marked  quot;Exit quot;."
Sports,"Graeme McDowell, unencumbered by Ryder Cup distractions, surged into the lead at the Linde German Masters at Gut Lrchenhof in Cologne yesterday with a second-round 64, eight under par."
World,"The 2004 Global Lifestyle Monitor survey, conducted by Cotton Incorporated and Cotton Council International, reveals about 68.7 per cent of consumers surveyed in five Chinese cities say the material used is the deciding factor."
World," The U.S. declaration that government backed militiamen have committed genocide in Darfur is a ""big mistake"" that could hinder peace talks and undermine the role of African mediators in the conflict, Sudan's top officials said Friday."
Sports, Jason Giambi went 0 for 3 for Columbus on Friday night and remained hitless in a Triple A rehabilitation stint designed to get him ready to return to the New York Yankees.
Sports," Since taking over at Arkansas in 1998, coach Houston Nutt is 21 0 against nonconference opponents in the regular season."
World," Militants responsible for a deadly car bomb blast outside Australia's Jakarta embassy have a second group poised for attack, Australia's top policeman said on Saturday as Australians heard a fresh warning to avoid Indonesia."
Business,"Michael D. Eisner, who has spent much of the last year fending off challenges to his two-decade reign at the Walt Disney Company, has announced "
Business,"Michael D. Eisner, the chief executive who helped turn the Walt Disney Co. into the world #39;s second-largest media conglomerate but has come under fire recently for its financial slump, announced plans yesterday to retire in two years."
Business,"TOKYO The Japanese government on Friday unexpectedly lowered its estimate for second-quarter economic growth to an annual rate of 1.3 percent from an initial estimate of 1.7 percent, quelling hopes that the robust expansion seen earlier in the year might "
Business,LONDON : The dollar slumped against the pound as softer-than-expected US producer price data diminished expectations of a quick interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
Business,"Ned Johnson and his Fidelity acolytes have snapped up a quarter of all the Google stock available, at a Street value of more than \$500 million."
Business,Former Enron Corp. chief executives Jeffrey K. Skilling and Kenneth L. Lay should stand trial together because they engaged in a  quot;single overarching conspiracy quot; to enrich themselves by inflating 
Sci/Tech,A federal court yesterday struck down as unconstitutional a path-breaking Pennsylvania law designed to prevent Internet users from seeing Web sites that contain child pornography.
Sci/Tech,"NASA announces that the main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship #39;s air supply next week."
Sci/Tech,"Handset manufacturers unite to develop TV-enabled mobile phones, but dont expect to watch Survivor on your cell phone anytime soon."
Sci/Tech," quot;These new smart services could allow the Internet to detect and warn of worm attacks on its own, dynamically re-route network traffic to avoid delays, and improve video web casting, quot; said Intel "
Sci/Tech,"Global leading technology firms NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson say they will develop new encryption technology to foil video piracy, a 3.5 billion US dollars problem for broadcasters and movie studios."
Sci/Tech,"They didnt make this announcement with quite as much fanfare as when they cut their price per download at their online music store to just 49 cents, but RealNetworks is ending that half-price Freedom of Choice promotion theyve been running for "
Sci/Tech,"Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 will leave corporate users better-positioned when the first release of the Longhorn operating system is released, according to a report from Gartner."
Sports,"There are no US players left in either singles draw, with Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport being bundled out in the women #39;s semifinals."
Sports,"Jamie McMurray took one look at the assembled crowd -- about five dozen journalists, a bank of television cameras and a roaming gang of still photographers -- and reconsidered his wardrobe."
Sports,"  The National League Wild Card race now reminds you of a Jimmy Buffet song. No, it is not  quot;Cheeseburger in Paradise, quot; although that is a very admirable guess."
Sports,A plaque commemorating Notre Dame #39;s 1946 national championship football team caught lineman Bobby Morton #39;s eye earlier this week at the university #39;s football facility.
Sports,"Rookie John Van Benschoten pitched eight strong innings to seize his first major league victory, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Houston Astros 6-1 in the National League Friday."
Sports," Showing they can circle the wagons with the best of them, the Braves fought off enemies real and imagined Friday night on the heels of shortstop Rafael Furcal #39;s DUI arrest."
Sports,"One night after his most embarrassing moment in the major leagues, Michaels went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the New York Mets 9-5 Friday."
World,Hurricane Ivan has roared into Jamaica with drenching rains and deadly winds and sporadic shooting erupted in the near-deserted streets of the capital as looters 
World,"Three Lebanese were killed and one wounded by a group of gunmen in Iraq on Friday, said an official of the Lebanese Foreign Ministry."
Sci/Tech,"Its funny how circumstances can change your perception of whats possible. A few months ago, key Microsoft architects were telling me that it would be impossible to decouple the Avalon presentation subsystem from the Longhorn OS."
Sports," New season, new conference, same result. Frank Gore's 18 yard touchdown run in overtime gave No. 5 Miami a 16 10 victory over No. 4 Florida State on Friday night."
Sci/Tech," With a possible billion dollar windfall at stake, U.S. music companies are eagerly awaiting the full blown development of the stateside ringtone market."
Sci/Tech, A federal court yesterday struck down as unconstitutional a path breaking Pennsylvania law designed to prevent Internet users from seeing Web sites that contain child pornography.
Sports," The Houston Astros have gone cold in Pittsburgh. Rookie John Van Benschoten allowed five hits in eight innings for his first major league win, and the Pirates beat the Astros 6 1 Friday night."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. was not the only beneficiary of a federal judge's ruling late Thursday that it could proceed with its  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for software rival PeopleSoft Inc. Yesterday, the stock prices of numerous software firms surged during widespread speculation that the antitrust ruling could spark a wave of consolidation in the industry."
Sports," All in due time, Lindsay Davenport will decide whether she wants retire. Only right now is not that time."
Sports," Rookie John Van Benschoten pitched  eight strong innings to seize his first major league victory,  powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Houston Astros 6 1 in  the National League Friday."
Sports," Saku Koivu scored the winner with less  than four minutes to go, giving Finland a surprise 2 1 victory  over the United States in the semi finals of the World Cup of  Hockey at St Paul, Minnesota on Friday."
Sci/Tech," The number of grizzly bears with cubs in the Yellowstone area appears to be rebounding, which could bolster efforts to remove the animals from the endangered species list, biologists said Friday."
Business,"The world's second-largest economy is finally adding jobs and fostering consumer spending, but economists wonder how long the upward swing will last."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner announced plans Friday to retire in 2006, ending more than two decades atop what may be the world's best-known entertainment company."
Business, Airport security screeners will begin more thorough pat-downs of some passengers later this month in an effort to prevent terrorists from sneaking aboard commercial aircraft with explosives under their clothing.
Business,The D.C. retail and real estate magnate  amended his will two weeks before his death to give his new wife control over the bulk of his \$50 million estate and shut his three children out of any inheritance.
Sports,Elena Dementieva and Svetlana Kuznetsova earned three-set victories over Americans to set up an all-Russian women's final at the United States Open.
Sports,"Javier Vazquez and Esteban Loaiza have been among the worst pitchers in baseball in the second half of the season, and the Baltimore Orioles battered them on Friday."
Sci/Tech, It seems like a cool idea  #151; sunglasses with a built in digital music player and speakers. No headphone cables to untangle as with most portable players. Music actually riding on your ears. Zero retinal damage from ultraviolet radiation.
World,Australia pledges US\$3.5m to help police catch those behind the bombing of its embassy in Indonesia. 
Sports,Elena Dementieva beat Jennifer Capriati 6-0 2-6 7-6 (7-5) in a thrilling spectacle of tennis on Friday night to progress to the women #39;s singles final of the US Open.
Sports,Mark Prior #39;s previous appearance against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field turned into one of the most agonizing losses in Chicago Cubs #39; history.
World,Danny Williams will take on WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in December.
World,Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell is travelling to North Korea - the first visit to the country by a British minister.
Sci/Tech,"federal court struck down a Pennsylvania law yesterday, ruling that the state could no longer force Internet service providers to block customers #39; access to Web sites thought to be distributing child pornography."
World,"Hurricane Ivan neared Jamaica Friday night packing sustained winds of 155 mph, all but promising life-threatening flash floods and mudslides."
Business,"Michael Eisner announced an exit on his own terms, shifting the spotlight from the debate over his leadership to speculation over his successor."
World,Swift Boat Veterans for Truth said it had raised \$6.7 million in a windfall brought about by its high profile in recent weeks.
World,Much of the responsibility for the growth of insurgency in the Sudan lies with the Arab-led government in Khartoum.
Sports,"com. There #39;s a famous Russian proverb that offers a path to success:  quot;He who doesn #39;t risk never gets champagne. quot; Both Dementieva and Kuznetsova, a pair of up-and-coming young Russian "
Sports,"When the Patriots stats, news took a risk and sent a second-round pick to Cincinnati for explosive (in more ways than one) running back Corey Dillon, everyone assumed it was for games like Thursday night."
Sports,"  Already hit with an automatic one game suspension and a  $250 fine for drawing a red card, Kansas City Wizards defender Alex Zotinca has been issued an additional fine and suspension."
World,"Indonesian investigators said Friday that they believed Thursday morning #39;s bombing of the Australian Embassy, which killed nine people, was carried out by three "
World,A former US serviceman accused of deserting while serving in South Korea in 1965 turned himself in on Saturday to the US military at a base near Tokyo.
World,"KARACHI, Sept 10: Pakistan will go extra mile for the success of composite dialogue with India, on all issues including Kashmir, and will do nothing to vitiate the environment for normalization of relations."
World," Brian Roberts and Larry Bigbie had two hits apiece in an eight run third inning, and the Baltimore Orioles ended the New York Yankees' five game winning streak with a 14 8 victory Friday night.    Miguel Tejada and Melvin Mora homered, and B.J..."
World," CBS News mounted an aggressive defense Friday of its report about President Bush's service in the Air National Guard, with anchor Dan Rather saying broadcast memos questioned by forensic experts came from ""what we consider to be solid sources.""   On Friday's ""CBS Evening News,"" Rather said that ""no definitive evidence"" has emerged to prove the documents are forgeries.   ""If any definitive evidence comes up, we will report it,"" Rather said..."
World, Accused U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins surrendered at a U.S...
Business,"Qwest, the US telecoms company founded by Millennium Dome entrepreneur Philip Anschutz, will pay \$250m (140m) to settle civil fraud charges, according to a union official briefed on the pact."
Sports,Frank Gore's 18-yard touchdown run in overtime caps a late rally and gives No. 5 Miami a 16-10 win over No. 4 Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener Friday.
Sports,"As a team, the Cavaliers have every intention of making this the season their running game becomes dominant, and a healthy Wali Lundy looks to lead the charge."
Sports,"The drama is beginning to build, more than two months from the end of NASCAR's season, as drivers battle for a spot in a championship showdown over the final 10 races"
Sports,A hamstring and a pair of hurricanes have left United a little short-handed Saturday for their match against Dallas at RFK Stadium.
Sports," quot;Come on, baby! quot; Jaslyn Hewitt #39;s support for Joachim Johansson, her Swedish boyfriend, was clear on Thursday night as he ended Andy Roddick #39;s reign as US Open champion in Arthur Ashe Stadium."
Sports,"The Americans give up two late scores, including Saku Koivu's unchallenged goal with 3:54 left Friday night, in a 2-1 loss to Finland in the semifinals."
Sports,"Jacque Jones drives in two runs to lead the Twins over the Tigers, 4-1, Friday. Carlos Silva pitches well to win for the first time in a month."
Sports,"Jason Michaels goes 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the New York Mets, 9-5, Friday."
World,The most powerful storm to strike the Caribbean in a decade threatened widespread destruction on the island before it rumbles into Cuba and storm-battered Florida this weekend.
World,Investigators said Friday that they believed the deadly bombing of the Australian Embassy was carried out by suicide attackers who had eluded a manhunt after fellow militants were captured during raids in July and August.
Business,awaited wrist slap seems to be in the works for Qwest (Q:NYSE   news   research). The Denver phone giant is close to settling book cooking allegations with the Securities and Exchange Commission for 
Business,"The Tribune Co., publishers of New York Newsday and the Spanish-language Hoy, will spend up to \$60 million to pay settlements in a circulation scandal."
Sci/Tech,PHILADELPHIA A federal judge has tossed out Pennsylvania #39;s law that requires Internet service providers to block child porn Web sites.
Sci/Tech,A new study finds that technologies already exist to solve the problem of global warming. It says strategies employing these technologies over the next fifty years could put the brakes on rising levels of 
Sports,"Joe Cannon stopped a shot from close range in the 76th minute and a penalty kick five minutes later, helping the Colorado Rapids to a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Friday night."
Sports,"run homer in the seventh by Jason Michaels put Philadelphia in front Friday night and the Phillies went on to down the New York Mets, 9 5."
World,South African police have dropped charges against a businessman accused of involvement in an international nuclear smuggling network.
World,"The Polish parliament has passed a resolution declaring Germany had not compensated Poland for World War Two losses, a move reflecting renewed tensions between the two neighbours over the war #39;s legacy."
Sci/Tech,A federal court Friday struck down as unconstitutional a path-breaking Pennsylvania law designed to prevent Internet users from seeing Web sites that contain child pornography.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. was not the only beneficiary of a federal judge's ruling late Thursday that it could proceed with its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for software rival PeopleSoft Inc. Yesterday, the stock prices of numerous software firms surged during widespread speculation that the antitrust ruling could spark a wave of consolidation in the industry."
Sports," Curt Schilling became the first 19 game winner in the major leagues this year and Manny Ramirez homered twice, including his second grand slam of the season, to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Seattle Mariners 13 2 Friday night."
World," Last year, children's voices echoed across ground zero. This year, it is the bereaved parents and grandparents of World Trade Center victims who will read aloud the names of those lost on Sept..."
Business,"CEO who once led company to industry glory has found himself under fire in recent years. LONDON -- Michael Eisner, who led the Walt Disney Co."
Business,"NEW YORK Concerned about third-quarter earnings offset a surprise drop in wholesale prices, keeping stocks mixed Friday. Blue chips dropped on profit warnings from Alcoa, a Dow component, and Visteon, while technology shares rose on takeover expectations."
Business,  Shares of Qwest Communications International rose more than 5 percent in Friday action amid news that the company has agreed to pay  $250 million to end a federal probe of fraudulent accounting practices employed by former management 
Business," An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration late Friday declined to endorse AstraZeneca #39;s anti stroke drug, Exanta."
Business,Shares of semiconductor stocks continued to bounce back Friday despite another round of profit warnings from chip makers predicting third-quarter sales won #39;t live up to previous expectations.
Sci/Tech,What might be the first directly visible planet orbiting a starlike body other than our sun was reported by scientists from Europe and Los Angeles on Friday.
Sports,"Tonights all-or-nothing NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Richmond offers an interesting mix of desperation, anticipation and appreciation."
World,Waves two-stories high and torrential rains flooded eastern Jamaica and punishing winds knocked down trees and power lines as Hurricane Ivan slammed coastal areas 
World,The New York port authority has decided to join a lawsuit charging Saudi Arabia with providing financial assistance to the Osama bin Laden-led Al Qaeda.
Business,"  After winning a battle to keep his job earlier this year, Michael Eisner said he #39;ll end two decades at Walt Disney Co."
Sci/Tech,"The internet could be made more secure, reliable and powerful by overlaying new networking technology on top of the existing backbone, according to the world #39;s leading microchip maker, Intel."
Sports,"Not once, but twice Edgerrin James thought that his knee had touched the ground, that he had put the Indianapolis Colts in a position to score points."
World,"Hurricane Ivan, with winds of 155 miles per hour, forced evacuations in Jamaica as it moved on a track toward Cuba and Florida, where residents braced for the third powerful storm to hit the state in a month."
Sci/Tech,"The decision is a victory for free speech and Internet-rights advocates who argued that although the law was well-intentioned, its effects were unconstitutional."
Sports," Steve Finley did it again. Finley drove in the go ahead run for the third consecutive game, hitting a tiebreaking, two run homer in the seventh inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 7 6 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders."
Business,Former president Bill Clinton on Monday joined executives of an Internet start-up to help launch a new search engine that the company says will be more efficient than Google or Yahoo!
Business,"A Dallas judge blocked the settlement of a shareholder lawsuit against Halliburton, saying the deal does not appear to be fair and reasonable."
Business,"Newsday #39;s under a lot of pressure - but so is the Audit Bureau of Circulations, the agency charged with verifying circulation for the newspaper industry."
Business,"The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association blasted Alaska Air Group Inc. yesterday over its plan to cut roughly 900 jobs, saying the effort violates its contract and  quot;flies in the face quot; of past calls to improve in-house maintenance."
Sports,"New Delhi: India #39;s tennis ace Leander Paes partnering David Rikl of Czech Republic lost to third-seeded pair of Mark Knowles (Bahamas) and Daniel Nestor (Canada) 3-6, 3-6 in the men #39;s doubles US Open championship in New York."
Sports,"The grip on the steering wheel will be a little tighter, aggressions will run a little higher and emotions will be flowing stronger than ever."
Sports,"Eleven months after winning two consecutive at Wrigley Field to take the pennant, the Florida Marlins returned yesterday and split a doubleheader with Chicago."
Sports,"Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and Vladimir Guerrero had a three-run homer, leading the Anaheim Angels to a 7-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night."
World,"Indonesian authorities stepped up their hunt today for the alleged masterminds behind the bomb attack on the Australian embassy, as Australias police chief warned that another suicide squad was at large - and may be planning more attacks."
World," The makeshift memorials of flowers, candles and children's drawings are gone. So are the black ribbons that hung from balconies and windows as symbols of mourning from one hellish day."
Sports," Rookie John Van Benschoten pitched eight strong innings to seize his first major league victory, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Houston Astros 6 1 in the National League (NL) Friday."
World," Pakistan's information minister said on the eve of the third anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was probably dead."
World,A US soldier pleads guilty before a court martial in Baghdad to maltreating prisoners at Abu Ghraib jail.
Business,"Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner, who survived a takeover bid and a shareholder rebellion aimed at his ouster earlier this year, announced plans yesterday to retire in 2006 "
Business,"Embattled Disney chief Michael Eisner is finally saying goodbye to Mickey Mouse and the Magic Kingdom. The media mogul, who over two decades revitalized a sleepy Disney but saw it falter "
Business,"(September 11, 2004) - US Airways made a last-ditch contract offer to the union that represents its pilots Friday as the airline tries to avoid a second bankruptcy filing that may be just be days away."
Business,"Florida is investigating Redmond-based AT amp;T Wireless Services over complaints of price-gouging during Hurricane Frances, Attorney General Charlie Crist told CNN."
Business,"The national leadership of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) union yesterday denounced Alaska Air Group #39;s plan to cut 900 job in California, Washington and Alaska as  quot;a blatant contract violation."
Business," Burgeoning international demand for Ontario made Chryslers could add up to 1,000 jobs at the automaker #39;s plant near Toronto, Dieter Zetsche, chief executive of Chrysler Group, said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 10, 2004 - One has to go all the way back to 1964 to find a year when Florida had three major hurricanes. Lyndon B. Johnson was in the White House."
Sci/Tech,Copyright officials recommended on Thursday that US law be amended so that companies that rely on copyright infringement to make a profit can be held liable for their actions.
Sci/Tech,"A distant speck of light appears to be the first planet outside our solar system to be captured on film. While there is no definitive evidence that the speck is a planet, an international team of astronomers is arguing the case."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday, Nasa scientists watched in shock as their Genesis solar project ended in disaster.  quot;I can #39;t believe it quot; they all said."
Sports,"Elena Dementieva outlasted Jennifer Capriati 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (5) to set up all-Russian women #39;s final at the US Open. Earlier, Svetlana Kuznetsova became the first Russian woman to reach the Open final when she beat a limping Lindsay Davenport 1-6, 6-2, 6-4."
Sports,"Not allowing a 12-yard sack on third down with less than a minute to play, turning a potential game-tying 36-yard field goal into a 48-yarder."
Sports,Skipper Richard Staple insisted the USA had gained valuable experience in their 210-run Champions Trophy defeat by New Zealand at The Oval.
Sports,New Delhi: Leander Paes had a mixed day at the US Open on Friday. The Indian Davis Cup star and his Czech partner David Rikl advanced to the mens doubles final but failed to make the mixed doubles title-round in Martina Navratilovas company.
Sports,"Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Gabriel Heinze is expected to finally make his debut for ninth-place Manchester United Saturday as the Red Devils travel to take on surprising Bolton."
Sports,Baseball fans let out a cheer when players cancelled their strike over the planned merger of the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes and Orix BlueWave.
Sports,"Jack McKeon was fiddling with his cell phone when he peered over his desk at a crowd of reporters. He flipped the cover closed and cracked,  #39; #39;George, I #39;ll get back to you."
Sports,"All four bolted the University of Miami for the NFL after the 2003 season, supposedly leaving the Hurricanes defense too young and too inexperienced to handle Florida State quarterback Chris Rix and his flotilla of wide receivers."
Sports,Ryan Newman and Mark Martin did things to aid their causes Friday afternoon at Richmond International Raceway. But only the final tally after the checkered flag for the Chevy 
World,US Army Sgt. Charles Robert Jenkins -- accused of defecting to North Korea 39 years ago -- is back on active duty Saturday after voluntarily turning himself at a military base in Japan.
World,Thousands of Italians marched silently through Rome in a candlelit procession on Friday to demand the release of two female aid workers seized in Baghdad.
World,Legislative candidates made their final appeals to voters Saturday in a fiercely contested political showdown that could give pro-democracy opposition figures the most clout they #39;ve had since Hong Kong was returned to China.
World,Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba vowed on Friday to crush a deadly Maoist revolt in his poor Himalayan nation as giant neighbor India promised more military help to fight the leftist guerrillas.
World," KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Frustrated by his dealings  with regional rivals, Afghan President Hamid Karzai reiterated  Saturday that he would not form a coalition government if he  won the country's first direct presidential election on Oct. 9."
World,"  Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash that underscored the increasingly vitriolic and open split within the Shi'ite Muslim community."
World,"  Waves two stories high crashed on Jamaica's eastern shore yesterday, flooding homes and washing away roads as Hurricane Ivan's ferocious winds and pounding rains began to lash the island and threatened a direct hit on its densely populated capital. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to at least 33."
World,"ABUJA -- The US declaration that Sudanese government-allied militiamen have committed genocide in the Darfur region is a ''big mistake quot; that could hinder peace talks and undermine the role of African states mediating the 19-month conflict, Sudanese government officials said yesterday. The announcement by Secretary of State Colin L. Powell Thursday that the killing, raping, and displacement of black Africans ..."
World,"  President Vladimir Putin agreed yesterday to a parliamentary investigation of the bloody school hostage siege in southern Russia, less than a week after he had reportedly dismissed the idea by saying such an inquiry might turn into  quot;a political show. quot;"
World," Indonesian police found traces of the explosives used in the suicide bombing of the Australian Embassy inside a room rented by the two alleged bombmakers, the national police chief said Saturday.    Police also released security camera footage showing the small white delivery truck driving past the heavily fortified mission in Jakarta moments before it exploded, killing nine people and wounding more than 170..."
World," Frail but determined, Charles Jenkins surrendered to the United States on Saturday, nearly 40 years after the Army sergeant allegedly defected to North Korea and became a potent propaganda symbol for the isolated communist state.    Jenkins' surrender ends a bizarre, twisting saga that saw him vanish from his Army unit and resurface in propaganda films as various devilish   and inevitably American   characters..."
World," President Bush has a slight lead over Democrat John Kerry in an Associated Press poll, but the president has a big advantage on protecting the country   the issue voters say they care about most.   ""If we don't take care of the terrorists, we certainly won't have to worry about the economy,"" said Janet Cross, 57, of Portsmouth, Ohio, who switched from Democrat to Republican for the last election..."
Business,"Four China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. executives surrendered their passports to Singapore #39;s Commercial Affairs Department, the white-collar crime unit that is investigating a \$550 million loss posted by the company."
World," President Bush typically closes his campaign speeches by saying ""none us will ever forget"" the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks..."
World," Although Chris Rix's fumble overshadowed Xavier Beitia's blocked field goal, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden will remember them both. The mistakes cost his team dearly against Miami on Friday night, with the fifth ranked Hurricanes rallying to beat the No..."
World," On the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, dignitaries, community leaders and relatives of victims stood at ground zero and gave voice to the names of the dead..."
World," Russian soldiers fled as shooting broke out in the spasm of violence that ended the school siege here, and unprepared special forces were forced to borrow bullets from armed locals who had rushed to the scene.    As Beslan buried more victims Friday, a week after the bloodbath at School No..."
World," Hurricane Ivan slammed coastal areas of Jamaica with waves two stories high and torrential rains, but the mighty storm shifted tack and may now spare the island the worst of its fury. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to 37..."
Business," Lenovo Group Ltd. (0992.HK), China #39;s largest computer company, confirmed it is in acquisition talks with a major international information technology company."
World," Britain remains opposed to any attempts to harmonise taxes across the European Union, Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said as EU ministers gathered to discuss common rules for taxing company profits."
Sports," Forty years later, Jim Brown and his Cleveland Browns' teammates huddled together one more time as NFL champions. On an emotional night of laughter and a few tears, it felt like Dec. 27, 1964, again."
Sports," Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking two run single in the eighth inning and Vladimir Guerrero had a three run homer, leading the Anaheim Angels to a 7 5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night."
World," Indonesian police found traces of the explosives used in the suicide bombing of the Australian Embassy inside a room rented by the two alleged bombmakers, the national police chief said Saturday."
Sports, Tennessee's two freshmen quarterbacks have Volunteers fans fantasizing about the next four years. Brent Schaeffer and Erik Ainge surprised many with the nearly seamless way they rotated throughout a 42 17 victory over UNLV on Sunday night.
Sports, Brian Roberts and Larry Bigbie notched  two hits apiece in an eight run third inning to help the  Baltimore Orioles pound the New York Yankees 14 8 in the  American League (AL) Friday.
World, John Kerry linked U.S. assault weapon sales to worries about terrorism Friday and said President Bush was bowing to the National Rifle Association by not pushing to keep alive an expiring ban.
Sports,"  Gather the young ones around the breakfast table and remind them to watch closely. They may not witness anything like the show the Dominican dandies    Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz    are staging for another generation. Oh, the kids also may want to keep an eye on Curt Schilling."
Sports,"  So, Jason Varitek, we all know you are the de facto captain of the Boston Red Sox. You are the quiet leader of this team, the man who turned a season around by shoving your mitt into the face of Alex Rodriguez, and a man who's got a 15 game hitting streak in the wake of last night's 13 2 ..."
Sports,"  Maybe they should move tonight's women's singles final to the middle of Red Square and play on a real hardcourt, and use Arthur Ashe Stadium for the Queens neighborhood tennis championship. The Russians took over Paris in June, and now they own Gotham, too."
Sports,"  A tale of two lines. One could take a bow the morning after a 27 24 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The other, though it played better in the second half Thursday night, needed to spend a little more time watching its errors on film, and hoping to improve next Sunday in Arizona."
Sports,"The Houston Astros have gone cold in Pittsburgh. Rookie John Van Benschoten allowed five hits in eight innings for his first major league win, and the Pirates beat the Astros, 6-1, last night."
Sports,"  As a father and a player, Trot Nixon will be struck by conflicting emotions as the Red Sox face the Mariners tonight on the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. As a father, Nixon will phone home his birthday wishes to his son, Chase , who was born the day of the attacks, while ..."
Sports,"  The Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins will play games Monday and Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field, home of the White Sox, after the Marlins were forced to adjust their schedule for the second time this month because of a hurricane."
Sports,"Brian Roberts and Larry Bigbie had two hits apiece in an eight-run third inning, and the host Baltimore Orioles ended the New York Yankees' five-game winning streak with a 14-8 victory last night."
Sports,The Patriots-Colts season opener Thursday night did a 26.8 rating (45 share) on Channel 5.
Sports,"Browns running back Lee Suggs did not practice yesterday, leaving him doubtful for tomorrow's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland."
Sports,"  It may be Canada's game    with an emphasis on may    but the Czechs like their chances. They've got former Bruin Rosie Ruzicka behind their bench, in the dual role of good guy coach/good luck charm, and they have the hope of Jaromir Jagr playing at close to full speed."
Sports,"  The United States went into last night favored over Finland to advance to the championship game of the World Cup of Hockey. The Americans were rested, having beaten the Russians here in the quarterfinals Tuesday, while the Finns had to travel from Helsinki after knocking off Germany Monday."
Sports,"Today's players wouldn't recognize the game. In the 52 years since the Concord High football team reeled off a state-record 40 consecutive victories, only the winning may be comparable."
Sports,"LOWELL -- Few people expected ex-Patriot and NFL Hall of Famer John Hannah to walk into the head coach position at Somerville and turn a winless team into a Super Bowl contender. After last night, skeptics may be looking to Hannah's role in the Somerville youth football program for solace as the Highlanders were swamped by Lowell, 47-14, at Crowley ..."
Sports,BROCKTON -- A new era? Nah. Just the same old Brockton coached by a different Colombo.
Sports,"NORTHAMPTON -- Zippy Chippy, thoroughbred racing's all-time loser, lost his 100th race in 100 career starts yesterday, finishing last in an eight-horse field at the Three-County Fairgrounds in Northampton."
Sports,"It will all be settled tonight. The field for the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup will be set after the Chevy Rock 'n' Roll 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Speedway. Under the new points structure NASCAR adopted to determine the 2004 champion, the top 10 drivers in the Nextel Cup standings, plus any driver within 400 points of the ..."
Business,"Citizens Financial Group markets itself as ''Not your typical bank. quot; But, as the Providence bank found out this week, it actually is all too typical."
Business,"A Quebec glass manufacturer will have to replace about 100 4-by-8-foot windows at the new Boston Convention  amp; Exhibition Center in South Boston over the next several months, officials said yesterday."
Business,"A Cambridge power plant reduced its emissions last year when it switched from oil to natural gas. But environmentalists gathered yesterday to say that the plant simply traded one kind of pollution for another, now threatening the water instead of the air."
Sci/Tech,"  For Los Alamos physicist Roger Wiens, it appears 14 years of toil and anticipation will not be in vain, even though the Genesis space capsule suffered a crash landing this week."
Sci/Tech,"After tearing through the wrapping paper, Jim White, 17, of Decatur remembers Christina Aguilera #39;s face staring back at him from a CD cover."
World,"Description: NPR #39;s Michele Norris talks with Knolly Moses, a Jamaican freelance journalist, about Hurricane Ivan. The storm is expected to hit Jamaica in full force late this afternoon, and the capital of Kingston lies directly in Ivan #39;s path."
World,"Saluting and standing at attention, accused American army deserter Charles Jenkins surrendered to US military authorities at a base near Tokyo, today, to face charges that he left his unit in 1965 and defected to North Korea."
World,"Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash "
Sci/Tech,The latest instalment of the Burnout gaming franchise offers a good mix of speed and attitude.
Sports,"Thirteen years ago, when Jennifer Capriati made her first US Open semifinal at age 15, she appeared headed for a long run of titles in her home Grand Slam."
Sports,The Cubs #39; glass had to be half empty because these were two games they should have swept. The Marlins #39; wound up half full because these were two games they had every excuse to surrender.
Sci/Tech,NASA officials said today they were more optimistic about the possibilities for extricating some science from the battered Genesis space capsule.
Sports,"Call it the unraveling of Javier Vazquez. When it was over, the New York Yankees had more than a 14-8 loss to the Baltimore Orioles to worry about."
World,"Lusaka - The bodies of all six passengers and crew on board a plane that crashed in Zambia #39;s tourist town of Livingstone have been recovered from the wreckage, police said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have said since NASA #39;s Genesis crash-landed on the Utah desert Wednesday that all is not lost. Friday morning, following preliminary assessments "
Sci/Tech,A federal court today struck down a Pennsylvania state law requiring Internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to Web sites that contain child pornography.
Sci/Tech,Description: Not since the 1960s has Florida been battered by a rapid succession of hurricanes. Many people have been tempted to ask whether this has anything to do with a predicted increase in severe weather events associated with global warming.
Sports,"The scoop: Finally! For the first time in this championships, the team that scored first did NOT win the game. Nursing a 1-0 lead starting the third period, the USA surrendered two third-period goals and lost "
Sports,"defensive end Kyle Budinscak said.  quot;After last year, the embarrassment we had and this past Saturday, us coming out and not coming up with a victory is not an option."
World,Hurricane Ivan battered Jamaica today but the island is expected to escape the worst of the storms. Hundreds of British tourists and residents in the tropical paradise 
World,"It is easy to feel disappointed by the outcome, or the lack thereof, of the first meeting of the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan after the signing of the historic Islamabad declaration in January."
World,"As part of political reforms, the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah has said that he would reopen its parliament after it was suspended 20 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists cannot say yet if the object is a new Saturn moon or a temporary clump of ring material. If it is a moon, its diameter is estimated at only 2 to 3 miles, and it is orbiting at a "
World,"The Prime Minister has enjoined us to be in complete solidarity with Russia and the Russian people, and invites us to draw a parallel between the terrorist threat from al-Qaeda and the threat posed by Chechen lunatics."
Sci/Tech,"Controversy over the veracity of recently released Bush National Guard memos has put the spotlight on digital forgery. These days, computers make document fakery easier -- and harder to detect -- than ever before. By Randy Dotinga."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists sifting through the wreckage from Wednesday's space capsule crash say some of the experiments can be salvaged, but it won't be easy. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge gives Pennsylvania's internet child pornography law the boot. The controversial law required ISPs to block child porn websites, but in doing so, they prohibited access to many legal sites, leading to a 'massive suppression' of free speech."
Sci/Tech,"Samples and data inside the wrecked Genesis space capsule appear intact enough to salvage most of the mission's science, optimistic researchers said Friday."
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai dismissed a powerful warlord from his post as provincial governor in the latest move to solidify the central government's control of wayward provinces ahead of October's landmark polls.
Business," It could be the supreme irony: Delta Air Lines, which incited controversy for creating bankruptcy proof pensions for top executives in 2002, now says it may soon file for Chapter 11 protection because too many pilots are bailing out to save "
Sports,"  Andre Agassi looked a little shell shocked after his US Open quarterfinal loss to Roger Federer on Thursday. At 34, he had to be wondering if he will even get another crack at the world No."
Sports,It wasn #39;t just an enshrinement ceremony for Jerry Colangelo Friday night. It was an episode of This is Your Life with an audience of basketball ghosts staring from the walls of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Sports,"The rookie John Van Benschoten allowed five hits in eight innings for his first major league victory, and the Pirates beat the Astros, 6-1, last night."
World,A US soldier has pleaded guilty at a court martial in Baghdad to maltreating and conspiring to maltreat detainees at Iraq #39;s Abu Ghraib prison.
World,Families of British victims in the Sept. 11 terror attacks would gather at a memorial garden here on Saturday to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic event.
Business,The cost of a circulation scandal at Tribune Co. #39;s Newsday and Hoy newspapers could be almost \$100 million. The Chicago-based company said Friday it would take a charge of \$45 million to \$60 million this quarter on top of \$35 million set aside in June.
Sci/Tech,"In a speech at the Intel Developer Forum, Intel senior vice president Pat Gelsinger said that by outfitting the Internet with an overlay network of computational services made up of computing "
World,"Hurricane Ivan has been pounding Jamaica with high winds and torrents of rain, causing flooding and power outages throughout the Caribbean island nation."
Business,"After defiantly warding off rival Oracle Corp.s \$7.7 billion hostile takeover for 15 months, business software maker PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,More than enough sugar beet farmers have been brought on board to buy Monitor Sugar Co. in order for a planned merger between the company and the Michigan Sugar Co.
Sci/Tech,Lord_Slepnir writes  quot;Cnet is reporting on a consortium of compainies that wish to develop a Serial ATA hard drive interface for Miniature hard drives called CE-ATA.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. #39;s dual-core strategy for mobile processors became a little clearer this week at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, but questions remain "
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks, which kicked off the Internet #39;s first digital music price war by selling songs at half-price, ends the sale on Thursday but will continue selling top-10 singles as 49-cent loss leaders."
Sci/Tech,"This weekend, millions of Americans will be trying hard to forget the horror of the terrorist attacks that took place exactly three years ago."
Sports,So it will be that hottie Maria Sharapova grunting her way to a second...no? Got beat? Then it #39;s that tempestuous nude-posing Marilyn Manson-look-alike Anastasia Myskina gunning for a second...no? Elena Dementieva?
Sports,"No Americans in the US Open semifinals today, with world No. 1 Roger Federer facing No. 5 Tim Henman, and former champ and No. 4 seed Lleyton Hewitt taking on Swedish upstart No."
Sports,"The second round of the Canadian Open golf tournament continues Saturday Glenn Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, after play was suspended late Friday due to darkness."
Sports,"  Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has voiced concerns about the deal that sent England striker Wayne Rooney from Everton to Manchester United, claiming the contract could cause a conflict of interest."
Sports,Finland scored twice in the third period Friday to advance to the finals of the World Cup of Ice Hockey with a 2-1 upset over defending champion the United States.
Sports,Major League Baseball #39;s World Series defending champion Florida Marlins split a double-header with host Chicago Cubs Friday in their first match up since last year #39;s National League title series.
Sports,"Once, not that long ago, the season opener between Florida State and Miami loomed as the biggest game of the 2004 college football season."
Sports,"Four players, a coach and a basketall executive were enshrined Friday in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass."
World,"A bomb exploded outside a bank in Saudi Arabia early Saturday, but appears to have caused no casualties. One of the bombers was reportedly shot and taken into custody, and Saudi police have launched a search for other militants that fled the scene."
World,"A helicopter carrying 17 people including Egypt #39;s Patriarch of Alexandria, one of the top leaders of the Greek Orthodox church, crashed on Saturday into the sea off northern Greece, a Defense Ministry spokesman said."
World,"Poland and Germany must rely on quiet diplomacy to close the book on the divisive issue of World War Two compensation, Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka said on Saturday."
World,"Hurricane Ivan roared into Jamaica with drenching rains and deadly winds on Friday, and sporadic shooting erupted in the near-deserted capital as looters went on the prowl, robbing emergency workers at gunpoint."
World,"WITH a long salute, Charles Jenkins yesterday faced the ghosts of his military past by surrendering to a US base in Japan. In doing so, the accused military deserter effectively ended 40 years on the run from the US army."
World,"The government of Russian president Vladimir Putin has seized on the events around the armed takeover of a school in Beslan, a town in the southern republic of Ossetia, to broaden its antiterrorism "
Sports,"The eighth-seeded American fell to sixth-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia, 0-6 6-2 7-6 (7-5), on Friday - despite being up a break on four occasions in the third set."
Sports,"Joachim Johansson is  quot;the Euro Roddick, quot; a Swede whose approach to tennis is much like Andy Roddick #39;s. Serve big and get out of there."
Sports,"Millions of television viewers moved to the edge of their seats. Twenty three of the 24 players waited on tenterhooks, unable to influence the outcome."
Sports,Paul Collingwood #39;s composure guided England to a comprehensive 142-run victory in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy - and ended Zimbabwe #39;s slim hopes of a shock triumph at Edgbaston.
Sports,Jenson Button is optimistic he can help BAR close in on second in the constructors #39; championship despite a disappointing qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza today.
Sci/Tech,"A series of minor MyDoom worms released in the last 24 hours may be a harbinger of a bigger threat surfacing soon, a security analyst said Friday."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael Eisner, who successfully fought off a shareholder attempt to oust him, unexpectedly offered his resignation from the entertainment company he #39;s led for two decades - but he will go in his own time."
Business,"DALLAS Electronic Data Systems, the beleaguered technology company, may cut as many as 20,000 jobs in coming years, its chief executive, Michael Jordan, has told investors."
Sports,"After winning their first four league games, the Blues were unable to break through against Villa. The draw left the road open for Arsenal -the Gunners have won their first four games - to move two points "
World," U.S. forces and their allies in Afghanistan remembered the third anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in somber fashion Saturday, conscious that the war on terror will be a long one."
Business," When stocks fell into their deepest hole of the year last month, it was the little guys who scrambled out the trenches the quickest."
Business," Investors are expected to focus on oil prices and corporate earnings outlooks next week, and the slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks."
World, Powerful regional Afghan commander Ismail Khan was effectively dismissed as governor of Herat city Saturday and declined a promotion to the cabinet of President Hamid Karzai.
World, Israel pulled most of its forces out of the northern Gaza Strip Saturday after a four day incursion it said was staged to halt Palestinian rocket attacks on southern Israeli towns.
Business," Turkey's economy is expected to grow at least some eight percent in 2004, beating the year end target of five percent, the country's deputy prime minister said."
World," A bomb exploded Saturday outside a former Saddam Hussein era palace that houses a U.S. consular office, killing at least one person and wounding two others, police and witnesses said."
Business," The dollar kept its overnight gains  against the euro on Tuesday, finding a tenuous footing after  weeks of losses as traders took stern words by European  officials as a signal to stop selling the U.S. currency, at  least for now."
Business," When stocks fell into their deepest  hole of the year last month, it was the little guys who  scrambled out the trenches the quickest."
Sports,"Georgetown withstands a second-half rally by Penn State to win, 66-53, in the first of two consecutive games against Big Ten opponents."
Business, Oracle Corp. Chief Larry Ellison  has long preached the virtues of consolidation in the software  sector and some analysts say a key federal court decision could  help to push his vision closer to reality.
Business," Investors are expected to focus on oil  prices and corporate earnings outlooks next week, and the  slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks."
Sports," Frank Gore scored on an 18 yard  touchdown run in overtime, as No. 5 Miami Florida outlasted  fourth ranked and arch rival Florida State, 16 10, at the  Orange Bowl in the season opener for both teams."
Sci/Tech, The judge in the Oracle antitrust trial gave little credence to Microsoft's testimony on the enterprise ERP market. And with good reason.
World, President Bush marked the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Saturday by warning of continued danger to the United States and pledging victory over international terror.
Business," Negotiations on  $295 million in  concessions between US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A> and its  pilots union appeared back on track on Saturday although time  was running dangerously short for the carrier to strike a deal  with labor groups to avoid its second bankruptcy filing in two  years."
World," BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (Reuters) - U.S. forces and  their allies in Afghanistan remembered the third anniversary of  the Sept. 11 attacks in somber fashion Saturday, conscious that  the war on terror will be a long one."
World," SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) - Militants behind the deadly  bombing of Australia's Jakarta embassy have a second group  poised for attack, Australia's top policeman warned as Canberra  said on Saturday all its diplomatic missions would be made  bomb-proof."
World," JABALYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israel pulled most of its  forces out of the northern Gaza Strip Saturday after a four-day  incursion it said was staged to halt Palestinian rocket attacks  on southern Israeli towns."
World," BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Sinn Fein, the  political ally of the IRA, cast doubt Saturday on whether a  deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland could be  struck with its arch foes, led by firebrand cleric Ian Paisley,  at talks next week."
World," The Vatican accused China Saturday  of launching a fresh crackdown on Roman Catholics, upping the  ante in its war of words against the Communist state."
World,A search for a missing helicopter carrying a top Orthodox leader finds wreckage and bodies.
World,North Korea says it will not abandon its weapons programme after the South admitted nuclear activities.
Business,The leadership of the pilots' union at US Airways voted late last night to hold last-ditch talks with the airline on its bid for wage and benefit cuts.
World,A US lobby groups accuses Zimbabwe of preventing aid for those left homeless by its land programme.
World,Police in Thailand have stepped up their hunt for an officer wanted for the murder of two British backpackers.
Sports,Ferraris Brazilian driver took the fastest pole position in history while Fernando Alonso was fourth fastest.
Sports,Fernando fourth and Jarno ninth in qualifying for tomorrow's Italian Grand Prix.
World,British tourists returning from the Caribbean after witnessing Hurricane Ivan's 150mph winds describe their ordeal.
World,Family members clutching roses and bearing photos of the relatives they lost on Sept. 11 fell silent early Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the World Trade Center attack.
World," With quavering voices, parents and grandparents of those killed at the World Trade Center slowly read the names of the victims early Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the attacks that brought down the twin towers.    Moments of silence were observed at 8:46 and 9:03 a.m., the times two planes slammed into the trade center towers on Sept..."
World," A bomb exploded Saturday outside a former Saddam Hussein era palace that houses a U.S. consular office, killing at least one person and wounding two others, police and witnesses said..."
World," Hurricane Ivan lashed Jamaica with monstrous waves, driving rain and winds nearing 155 mph Saturday, killing at least two people as it washed away homes and ripped up roofs and utility poles but unexpectedly spared the island from a direct hit.    A 10 year old girl drowned in Old Harbor, just east of Kingston, and a woman was killed in the capital by a tree that struck here home, said Ronald Jackson of Jamaica's disaster relief agency..."
World,"BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Three years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Osama bin Laden and his deputy are still issuing orders for attacks by al-Qaida, a top American commander told The Associated Press Saturday..."
World," Hurricane Ivan lashed Jamaica with giant waves and winds nearing 155 mph early Saturday, but as panicked residents braced for a direct hit, the storm unexpectedly wobbled and lurched west, possibly sparing the island the worst of its fury.    The change in course could be good news for hurricane weary Florida, since Ivan may now head off into the Gulf of Mexico..."
World, Family members clutching roses and bearing photos of the relatives they lost on Sept. 11 fell silent early Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the World Trade Center attack...
World, President Bush attended a prayer service and paid silent tribute at the White House in ceremonies Saturday marking the third anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks...
World," A slight westward ""wobble"" by Hurricane Ivan gave storm weary Florida a tiny glimmer of hope Saturday, but the still threatened Keys stood mostly boarded up, deserted by evacuating residents and tourists well on their way to safety..."
World," Russian soldiers fled as shooting broke out in the spasm of violence that ended the school siege here, and unprepared special forces were forced to borrow bullets from armed locals who had rushed to the scene.    As Beslan buried more victims Friday, a week after the bloodbath at School No..."
Sports,Juan Pablo Montoya is desperate to win Sunday #39;s Italian GP and would have liked to have started from pole position but the Williams driver admits Rubens Barrichello #39;s flying lap was just too good.
Sports,Michael Vaughan today dreamed of capping a spectacularly successful summer for England with an appearance in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Sports," Livan Hernandez has 50 wins since the start of the 2001 season. Unfortunately for the powerful righthander, he hasn #39;t solved the Atlanta Braves."
Sci/Tech,"Study finds ginseng both promotes, limits blood vessel growth    HealthDayNews -- An international study is the first to explain how ginseng can both promote the growth of blood vessels and also limit blood vessel growth.    These dual effects can be important..."
Business,"Pressured by the prospect of bankruptcy, US Airways Group Inc. proposed last-ditch cost-saving offers to its pilots and flight attendants unions yesterday."
Business,Authorities say Hurricanes Charley and Frances devastated the state #39;s agricultural industry. Hurricane Charley caused up to one (b) billion dollars #39; damage to the state #39;s more than 6 (b) billion dollars worth of crops.
Sci/Tech,  NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe said Wednesday the cost of fixing all the problems with the space shuttle fleet could top  $2.
Sports,"Rubens Barrichello has set the fastest pole position time in the history of Formula One, claiming top spot for Ferrari in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix."
Sports,Jose Mourinho is set to rest some of his jet-setting Chelsea stars against Aston Villa following the exertions of an international double-header.
Sports,CHICAGO  The Marlins are beginning to identify with the Montreal Expos as far as playing home games on the road. The Marlins already had to make up one of last weekend #39;s three postponed 
World,"JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept 11 (AFP) - A car blew up in front of a bank in the Saudi commercial capital of Jeddah Saturday, highlighting a wave of unrest in the kingdom as the world marked the third anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United "
World," Red faced European Union bureaucrats have agreed to urgently look at how ""euro"" is being spelt by some of new EU member states from eastern Europe after central bankers noted discrepancies."
Sports, Pitcher Matt Ginter was placed on the 60 day disabled list by the New York Mets on Saturday and will have surgery Monday to remove bone chips from his right ankle.
Sci/Tech,"Four common ones tied to healthier weights over 10-year period    HealthDayNews -- Four common supplements -- chromium, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and multivitamins -- may help slow weight gain in middle-age adults, claims a study by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.    Researchers reviewed questionnaire responses from about 15,000 people, average age 55, in Washington state..."
Sci/Tech,"Uh-oh, your lab results are back and your cholesterol's in the danger zone. Your doctor has given you an ultimatum: Start exercising and watch your diet or you'll have to start taking a cholesterol-busting statin drug. Millions of American adults are being handed the same marching orders -- whip those cholesterol numbers into shape or go on a prescription medication."
Sports,"Today #39;s edition of this rivalry will star Notre Dame as the  quot;then quot; and Michigan as the  quot;now. quot;. Both programs have compelling tradition and cool helmets and catchy fight songs, all the important stuff of tailgating debates."
Sports,"Football legend Diego Maradona, who nearly died earlier this year with heart and lung problems, was rushed to hospital on Saturday with high blood pressure and a fever, medical sources said."
Sports," 1932  #151; Brooklyn's Johnny Frederick hit his sixth pinch home run of the season, a major league record, in the ninth inning to spark the Dodgers to a 4 3 triumph over the Chicago Cubs at Ebbets Field."
World," Text of President Bush's radio address Saturday, as released by the White House:"
World,The Herat governor replaced by Afghan President Hamid Karzai refuses his appointment to the cabinet.
World,"It seems that the Republicans are, today at least, more adept at the black art of attack politics, according to historians and flummoxed Democratic partisans."
Sports,"All in due time, Lindsay Davenport will decide whether she wants to retire. Only right now is not that time.  quot;I swear, it #39;s so hard to answer that, quot; she said after limping off from a 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 loss to "
Sports,"Despite an inevitable hammering by a powerful New Zealand outfit, USA skipper Richard Staple says his team are still positive and looking forward to taking on world champions Australia."
Sports,"SOUTH BEND, Indiana (Ticker) -- Seventh-ranked Michigan tries to win in South Bend for the first time in a decade Saturday when it visits Notre Dame, which was blown out by the Wolverines last year."
World," President Vladimir Putin sacked the interior minister of North Ossetia and the regional head of the FSB security service, one week after the massacre at a school in the republic, the Kremlin press service said."
World," The Patriarch of Alexandria, Peter VII, one of the most senior figures in the Greek Orthodox Church, was killed along with 16 others in a helicopter crash in the Aegean Sea, Church sources said."
World,Three second-half goals keep Arsenal's unbeaten record alive in a controversial encounter.
World," An explosion occurred Saturday outside a former Saddam Hussein era palace that houses a U.S. consular office and a British base, killing at least one person and wounding two others, police and witnesses said..."
Sports,"Her serves may have cracked the crowd up but Elena Dementieva had the last laugh when she pipped Jennifer Capriati 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5) for a place in the US Open final."
Sports,"Rubens Barrichello won the pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, a victory Ferrari fans had hoped would go to Michael Schumacher."
Sports,"Australia will be intent on recording a comprehensive win over the United States when the teams meet tomorrow night in the ICC Champions Trophy after its main group rival in pool A, New "
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie believes Europe #39;s team spirit can defeat USA - and their partisan fans - when the Ryder Cup starts this week in Oakland Hills, Michigan."
World,"The first American military intelligence soldier to be court-martialed over the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal was sentenced Saturday to eight months in jail, a reduction in rank and a bad-conduct discharge."
World,The International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors meets behind closed doors Monday to discuss whether failures by Iran and South Korea to fully declare nuclear experiments should go to the United Nations Security Council.
World,"Brunei was laying out a lavish table yesterday for 5,000 high-powered guests to celebrate the marriage of its crown prince to a half "
World," Malaysia found new cases of bird flu today in an infected area that had been under quarantine for three weeks, setting off a new round of culling poultry and screening people to contain the potentially deadly disease."
Business,US duties of 27 percent on \$4.6 billion of Canadian lumber shipments may soon fall after the Washington-based International Trade Commission concurred with a trade panel #39;s ruling that the levies were baseless.
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Investors once again shrugged off volatility in the oil patch Friday and pushed stock prices modestly higher."
Business,"Growing up on La Salle Boulevard on Detroit #39;s northwest side in the 1950s, Stephen Ross was not a man of means. Here are some of the top donations made to the University of Michigan and Michigan State University."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists and engineers are optimistic after having peeked inside the Genesis space capsule, which brought back bits of the Sun but crashed into the Utah desert Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"scubacuda writes  quot;Yahoo! reports that PayPal is taking an aggressive stance against gambling, adult, and non-prescription drug sites: anyone caught using PayPal for these purposes will be charged \$500."
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Sept. 9, 2004 - The director of the hurricane-ravaged Kennedy Space Center refused to speculate Tuesday whether the damage will thwart plans to resume shuttle flights next spring, but "
Sci/Tech,"HAT a liberating feeling it is to cut the cord and go wireless, taking a suddenly untethered laptop, for example, and heading for the couch or porch swing to work on the Internet."
Sports,"Amelie Mauresmo is the only French tennis player to be ranked No. 1, but she hasn #39;t lost sight of her goal -- a Grand Slam tournament title."
Sports,West McLaren Mercedes driver Kimi Raikkonen will start tomorrow #39;s Italian Grand Prix at Monza from seventh position whilst team mate David Coulthard is in tenth place for the last European race of the 2004 season.
Sports,"Cologne, Germany (Sports Network) - Graeme McDowell carded a three-under 69 on Saturday to maintain a three-shot advantage after the third round of the Linde German #39;s Masters."
Sports,LONDON : Arsenal have pulled clear at the top of the Premiership table for the first time this season after producing a devastating change of gear to sink London rivals Fulham 3-0.
Sports,"  After splitting a doubleheader Friday, the Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins continue battling for the National League wild card when they meet Saturday at Wrigley Field."
Sports,England #39;s cricket team has scored a 152 run win over Zimbabwe in their first match of the International Cricket Council #39;s Champions Trophy tournament in Edgbaston.
Sports,"Henri Camara #39;s two goals and another from John Hartson earned Scottish leaders Celtic a 3-0 victory Saturday over Dundee, giving the defending champions a perfect record in five matches."
Sports,Human error was egregious and intrusive in the final game of the third set of Serena Williams #39; loss to Jennifer Capriati in the US Open in New York on Tuesday.
Sports,Frank Gore - the Miami Hurricanes junior running back who has had two college seasons torn apart by tearing apart two knees -ent rambling 18 yards into an Orange Bowl end zone sometime near midnight Friday to complete a 16-10 overtime win against 
Sports,"SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - El Salvador national soccer coach Juan Ramon Paredes was fired Saturday following two recent defeats in World Cup qualifying games."
Sports,"Ed Hinkel made a diving, fingertip catch for a key touchdown and No. 16 Iowa stiffened on defense when it needed to most to beat Iowa State 17-10 Saturday."
World,The first American military intelligence specialist to stand trial in connection with the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison pleaded guilty here on Saturday to abusing prisoners.
World,"Indonesian police on Saturday released security camera images of a truck bombing outside the Australian Embassy, and investigators found traces of explosives in a room rented by two Malaysian militants wanted in the blast."
World,"France, Britain and Germany have met a key US demand by drafting a UN nuclear resolution that sets a November deadline for Iran to dispel worries it has a covert atom bomb program, diplomats said on Saturday."
World,"WASHINGTON: New York and New Jersey authorities have said they will join a lawsuit suing Saudi Arabia, Osama bin Laden and other Islamic institutions that allegedly raised money for terrorism."
World,Italy #39;s small Muslim community took part in demonstrations around the country on Saturday to add its voice to a chorus of calls for the release of two Italian female aid workers abducted in Iraq last week.
World,"A member of Sudan #39;s opposition Islamist Popular Congress has been tortured to death in detention by security forces, a party official says."
Business,"Alcoa #39;s profit warning a thorn in industrials #39; side. Nasdaq up with PeopleSoft, extended tech rally. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Alcoa #39;s profit warning bruised the Dow Friday, while the broader market inched higher "
Business,"WASHINGTON The US trade deficit narrowed 9 percent in July from the record of the previous month as exports rose and a decrease in oil shipments led to the first decline in imports in 11 months, the Commerce Department said Friday."
Sports,"MANHATTAN, Kansas Fresno State pulled off its biggest win ever against a ranked team by downing number-13 Kansas City 45-to-21 in Manhattan."
Sports,CELTIC moved eight points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Dundee overnight. A brace for Senegalese striker Henri Camara and a solitary strike by John Hartson 
World,"The terrorist events in the US werent the only unhappy birthdays to be remembered on Sept. 11. A year ago, Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh was stabbed to death in a department store as horrified shoppers watched."
World,"Egypt #39;s Patriarch of Alexandria, a top Greek Orthodox leader in a post that traces its lineage back to one of the first disciples of Christ, has been killed in a helicopter crash, Greek authorities say."
World,The US embassy in Saudi Arabia closed its consulate in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah after a car bomb exploded in the town on the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Washington and New York.
World,"Hundreds of Swedes paused outside a department store Saturday to remember their former foreign minister, a popular politician who was stabbed and killed by a mentally ill man while shopping one year ago."
World,Two people die as Hurricane Ivan wreaks havoc across Jamaica and heads for the Cayman Islands and Cuba.
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt beat his sister #39;s boyfriend Joachim Johansson 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to advance to his first Grand Slam final in two years at the US Open in New York early this morning."
Sports,Champions Arsenal extended their record unbeaten Premier League run to 45 games with a 3-0 win at Fulham on Saturday but title rivals Chelsea were held 0-0 at 
Sports,"MANHATTAN, Kansas (Sports Network) - Dwayne Wright rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns and Paul Pinegar added a pair of scoring passes, as Fresno State crushed 13th-ranked Kansas State, 45-21, at KSU Stadium."
Sports,"Carnell Williams ran for 122 yards and two touchdowns, and Ronnie Brown added 147 yards rushing to lead No. 18 Auburn past Mississippi State 43-14 on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"In this detailed view from NASA #39;s Hubble Space Telescope, the so-called Cat #39;s Eye Nebula looks like the penetrating eye of the disembodied sorcerer Sauron from the film adaptation of  quot;The Lord of the Rings."
Sports,"ENNIFER CAPRIATI had already dispatched Serena Williams, with a little help from the flawed human eye. Justine Henin-Hardenne was long gone, leaving a vacuum at the top of the draw."
Sports,"Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland held his three-shot lead in the German Masters Saturday at 14-under-par 20. McDowell, 25, shot a 69 in the third round to maintain the "
Sports,"Sourav Ganguly led from the front with a judicious 90 as India beat Kenya by 98 runs in their opening Group C match in the ICC Champions Trophy, at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Saturday."
Sports,  Henri Camara scored twice as Celtic beat Dundee 3 0 to move eight points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League.
Sports,"Ed Hinkel made a diving, fingertip catch for a key touchdown and No. 16 Iowa stiffened on defense when it needed to most to beat Iowa State 17-10 Saturday."
Business,"Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress yesterday that the economy has  quot;regained some traction quot; after a lull in late spring, reinforcing expectations of higher "
World,"BAGHDAD, September 11 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - The first US military intelligence soldier to stand trial over the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal received on Saturday, September 11, an eight-month jail term after he pleaded guilty."
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai dismissed a powerful warlord from his post as provincial governor Saturday in the latest move to solidify the central governments control of wayward provinces ahead of Octobers landmark polls.
World,"As urbanites with rising incomes are demanding better air and water, the countryside is increasingly becoming a dumping ground."
World,"The storm was continued today toward Florida, with the Cayman Islands and Cuba immediately in its sights."
Sci/Tech, Drivers still learning how to talk on cell phones and maneuver at the same time are headed for an even more complex world.
Sports," Struggling Sammy Sosa was dropped to No. 6 in the Chicago Cubs' batting order Saturday, the first time he's hit that low in more than 10 years. Booed frequently at Wrigley Field recently, Sosa was batting just .254 before Saturday's game with Florida."
Business," It has taken six years, but Chrysler is betting it has improved the quality and style of its cars to the point where it can win over twice as many European motorists, its chief executive said."
Sports, Illinois took an unusual route to the top of The Associated Press' men's college basketball poll.
World,"A massive air-drop of paper birds to promote peace failed to halt violence in Thailand #39;s restive south, with a spate of new attacks yesterday."
World," Hurricane Ivan lashed Jamaica with monstrous waves, driving rain and winds nearing 155 mph Saturday, killing at least five people as it washed away homes and tore roofs off houses and trees from the ground but unexpectedly spared the island from a direct hit.    In the storm's wake, authorities in hard hit Grenada found another eight bodies, raising the toll on the island to 34 dead and the toll across the Caribbean to 50..."
Sports," It's third and long, the game's on the line, the crowd is screaming, and the young quarterback with the pounding heart and racing thoughts gets a little unsettled as he takes his place behind the center."
Business, European finance ministers clashed over Franco German proposals to harmonise EU corporate taxes to prevent lower cost member states grabbing too much of the investment pie.
World,"BAGRAM, Afghanistan - The trail has gone cold in the hunt for suspected Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden three years after the audacious attacks, but the al-Qaida chief and his No..."
World,"ALBANY, Ga. - Frank Jones says he's angry about newly revealed memos that indicate President Bush got preferential treatment in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam war, but he's not surprised by favoritism in the Guard..."
World," Indonesian police on Saturday released security camera images of a truck bombing outside the Australian Embassy, and investigators found traces of explosives in a room rented by two Malaysian militants wanted in the blast.    Also Saturday, around 1,000 members of a hardline Muslim group rallied in downtown Jakarta against Thursday's attack, which killed nine people, two of them suspected suicide bombers..."
World," Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing concluded a visit to Yemen after handing President Ali Abdullah Saleh a message from his Chinese counterpart proposing boosting political and economic links between the two countries, the official SABA news agency reported."
Business,"Technology rise loses steam by close. Weakness in blue chips returns. Rising oil prices weigh. By Alexandra Twin, CNN/Money staff writer."
World," Europe's major powers have agreed to set a November deadline on Iran to meet demands meant to resolve concerns that it is secretly trying to make nuclear weapons, in a confidential document made available Saturday to The Associated Press.    The draft resolution was prepared by France, Germany and Britain for Monday's start of a key meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N..."
World,"Two of the first opinion polls since nominations closed for the Palestinian presidential election show a tight race between the establishment candidate, Mahmoud Abbas, and the imprisoned military commander, Marwan Barghouti."
Sci/Tech," NASA's hurricane damaged spaceport should be able to withstand the wind and rain from Ivan if the storm stays well to the west, the Kennedy Space Center's director said Saturday."
World," The nation has faced innumerable challenges in its history  #151; social, medical and political  #151; but the American spirit always bounces back, Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards said Saturday."
World,"Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, front right, listens to a musical group at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, late Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004."
Business," CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - It has taken six years, but  Chrysler is betting it has improved the quality and style of  its cars to the point where it can win over twice as many  European motorists, its chief executive said."
Business," The U.S. economy is making a  comeback and moving in the right direction after taking an  ""incredible blow"" from the Sept. 11 attacks three years ago,  Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Saturday."
Sports,"Redskins rookie Chris Cooley, an obscure third-round pick from Utah State, finds himself starting at H-back, a critical position in the offense installed by Joe Gibbs."
Sci/Tech, Drivers still learning how to talk  on cell phones and maneuver at the same time are headed for an  even more complex world.
Business,"Michael Eisner and Frank Wells transformed Disney by revitalizing its dormant animation efforts, expanding the theme parks and, most dramatically, by purchasing Capital Cities/ABC in 1995, thus "
Sports,"  Diego Maradona was taken to hospital for a time Saturday with breathing problems but was then sent back to a drug treatment center and his life was not in immediate danger, a family member said."
World,"BANGKOK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has criticised Thailand for not doing enough to monitor birds capable of carrying the deadly avian flu virus, the media reports, following the kingdom #39;s ninth human death."
Sci/Tech," German business software giant SAP  is starting to see the silver lining in a potential linkup between rivals Oracle  and PeopleSoft , the German Sunday newspaper Welt am Sonntag reported."
Sports," Top seed Roger Federer was at his  dismissive best on Saturday as he breezed to a 6 3, 6 4, 6 4  victory over fifth seed Tim Henman to reach the final of the  U.S. Open for the first time."
Sports,"Tennessee made three interceptions, including one in their own end zone and another returned 37 yards for a touchdown by Lamont Lamont Thompson."
World,"A new statue is unveiled of Felix Dzerzhinsky, the man who founded the much-feared security services."
Business," Snubbed by its pilots, US Airways Group is scrambling to find cost savings among other union workers to avoid tumbling back into bankruptcy, an event industry analysts warn could come as early as this weekend."
Business,"With January fast approaching, and with it the prospect of nearly 60 new Delta flights, Salt Lake City International Airport officials are rushing to absorb the increase."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion, aka RIM, and T-Mobile USA recently launched the latest and perhaps greatest of the GSM BlackBerry line of mobile phone communicators, the 7100t."
Sports,"It wasn #39;t as important for the race itself as getting pole position, but Rubens Barrichello didn #39;t simply break the Monza qualifying record - he set a new world record for the fastest-ever F1 qualifying lap, at just over 162mph."
Sports," Lamont Thompson returned one of three Tennessee interceptions for a touchdown and Chris Brown ran for 100 yards in the first half, as the Titans opened the season with a 17 7 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Pro Player "
Sports,The ICC Champions Trophy continued to run to form on Saturday when England and India disposed of their respective African opponents with consummate ease.
World,"Athens (dpa) - Petros VII, a senior cleric in the Greek Orthodox Church, was among 17 killed Saturday when their helicopter crashed into the Aegean Sea, the Greek defence ministry confirmed."
World,Afghan leader Hamid Karzai has effectively tried to sideline a powerful regional rival by promoting him to cabinet minister less than a month before presidential elections on Oct. 9. Ismail 
World,"Kathmandu: India has a very important role to play in finding a long-term solution to the Maoist problem in Nepal, which has claimed over 10,000 lives since 1996, US Ambassador to Nepal James F. Moriarty has said."
Sports, Minnesota right tackle Mike Rosenthal signed a six year contract extension with the Vikings on Saturday.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Canada's premiers are hopeful that Prime Minister Paul Martin's tenuous grip on a minority government will give them leverage to drive a hard bargain at this week's high stakes health care summit.
World,Roger Federer sees off Tim Henman in straight sets to reach the US Open final.
Business,"Michael Eisner announced plans yesterday to step down as chief executive of Walt Disney in 2006, ending a tenure of more than 20 years in which he has left an indelible mark on one of the best-known brands in the world."
Business,"Delta Air Lines and its subsidiary employ 8,000 people in Greater Cincinnati, control 90 percent of the departures at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and contribute 76 percent of the landing fees that fund the airport #39;s operation."
Sports,"Tennessee has three interceptions Saturday, including one in its own end zone and another returned 37 yards for a touchdown by Lamont Thompson, to down Miami, 17-7."
Sports,"Paul Pinegar throws two touchdown passes to Matt Rivera and runs for another score as Fresno State dismantles No. 13 Kansas State, 45-21, Saturday."
Sports,Padraig Harrington #39;s view that he had  quot;turned the corner quot; on an ailing game charged back into contention in the German Masters on Saturday.
Sports,"Finland, a perfectly livable little European country with five million of the hardiest hockey fans this side of Moose Jaw, had an inferiority complex."
Sports,SOUTHAMPTON: Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Saturday expressed happiness over the all-round performance of the team in the ICC champions trophy match against Kenya and said they were ready for the big game against Pakistan.
Sports,"Diego Maradona was rushed to hospital in the early hours of today, according to reports in Argentina. The former World Cup winner is currently undergoing lengthy treatment to cure a long-standing drug problem "
World,"Prime Minister Helen Clark last night warned New Zealanders to stay away from Indonesia, saying Westerners there remained terrorist targets."
World," Roger Federer kept up his bid to become the first man since 1988 to win three Grand Slam titles in a year, beating Tim Henman 6 3, 6 4, 6 4 Saturday and cruising into the U.S. Open final against Lleyton Hewitt..."
Sports,layers #39; shirts beat against their bodies like waves against a rock. The tennis ball often did a strange jig as it crossed the net.
Sports,The draw for the Third Round of the FA Cup has created a number of potential giant-killings - or more probably some bumper pay-days for several minnows of English football.
World, An audiotape purportedly by key terror suspect Abu Musab al Zarqawi boasts in an apparently recent recording that Islamic holy warriors have humiliated the U.S. led coalition in Iraq.
World," CAIRO, Egypt (AP)   An audiotape purportedly from key terror suspect Abu Musab al Zarqawi boasts in an apparently recent recording that Islamic holy warriors have humiliated the U.S. led coalition in Iraq."
World," The trail has gone cold in the hunt for suspected Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden three years after the audacious attacks, but the al Qaida chief and his No. 2 are still orchestrating strikes like the recent suicide car bombing of a U.S. security firm in Kabul, a top American commander said Saturday."
Sports, Doug Tewell shook off a bogey on the first hole and shot a 7 under 65 Saturday to take a one stroke lead over Des Smyth after two rounds of the Kroger Classic.
Sports, Lamont Thompson returned an  interception 37 yards for a touchdown while the Tennessee  Titans used a smothering defense to beat the Miami Dolphins  17 7 in their National Football League game on Saturday.
Business,"The stock prices of Oracle and PeopleSoft jumped on the news yesterday, as did shares of other major software companies, including ADP Inc."
Business," US Airways and its pilots union said  on Saturday that they were willing to resume talks over a  $295  million package of concessions, as time ran short for the  company to strike giveback deals with its labor groups and  avert another trip into bankruptcy."
Business," Nearly a year after agreeing to buy  FleetBoston Financial Corp., Bank of America Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BAC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BAC.N</A> has  found it still has a lot of explaining to do in New England."
Business,"BLUE chips in the United States recovered ground on Friday as falling oil prices offset a profit warning from aluminium-maker Alcoa, while a tech rally was fuelled by software-maker Oracle Corp."
Business,"He may just be a mild-mannered supermarket boss with a folksy Midwestern manner. But the store is Wal-Mart, the biggest. And Vanity Fair just voted him the world #39;s most powerful man."
Business,"Opec, the oil producers #39; cartel, is poised to raise its target price range for a barrel of crude this week - delivering a harsh message to oil-guzzling economies to get used to a \$30 floor under prices."
Business,"The World Trade Organization ruled yesterday that as much as half of European Union sugar exports are illegal and separately confirmed that \$3 billion in United States cotton subsidies violate the organization #39;s rules, handing Brazil two victories in its "
Business,"In Sept. 10 LOS ANGELES story headlined  quot;Interstate Bakeries says banks boost credit, quot; please read in the headline ...  quot;Interstate Bakeries says banks allow more credit."
Sci/Tech,"Jeff Jones, director of strategy for IBM #39;s DB2 Universal Database, says IBM is wielding affordability and automation as it prepares for battle in the new world of second-generation databases."
Sci/Tech,"EVER since Ericsson invented Bluetooth in 1994, the concept of wireless connectivity has held the promise of changing the way we use machines very significantly."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,"Tim Henman #39;s hopes of reaching his first grand slam final were ended by Roger Federer at the US Open tonight. It was his sixth defeat in the semi-finals of one of tennis #39; big four tournaments, and the second "
Sports,"Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - David Beckham scored the game-winner for Real Madrid as the  #39;galacticos #39; and Barcelona both won in week two of the Spanish Premier division."
Sports,"PRE-SEASON was supposed to have ended a month ago. Yet, such is the obsession with the Champions League down Celtic Park way, it was impossible to escape the feeling that yesterdays oh-so-bloody-easy Premierleague "
Sports,"Dave Wannstedt wasn #39;t happy with Jay Fiedler on Saturday, and the feeling was mutual. Wannstedt benched Fiedler at halftime of the Miami Dolphins #39; 17-7 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and the quarterback said he was disappointed about the quick hook."
Sports,Ryan Newman has pocketed 23 pole positions in his three-year NASCAR career. But perhaps none more important than Friday night #39;s pole-winning effort at Richmond International Raceway.
Sports,"The details of England #39;s one-day series in Zimbabwe have been revealed. If the ICC #39;s racism hearing, which commences on 29 September, finds nothing untoward, there will be five one-day matches in 10 days from 26 November."
Sports,"  Now that they have ended their three game losing streak, the Atlanta Braves can focus on winning another division title."
World,"THEY had been urged to pray for a last-minute miracle as Hurricane Ivan, one of the most ferocious storms in Caribbean history, tore towards their vulnerable island."
World,"BAGHDAD, Sept. 11. - The first US military intelligence soldier brought to court in the Abu Gharib prisoner abuse scandal was sentenced today to eight months in prison, demoted to private and expelled from the military."
World,"RIYADH, Sept 11: Two explosions of mild intensity hit Jeddah on Saturday, on the third anniversary of the Sept-11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in Washington."
World,The Greek Orthodox church was in mourning last night after a senior patriarch and three leading bishops were killed in a helicopter crash in the Aegean Sea.
World,"The Israel Defense Forces moved out of the northern Gaza Strip yesterday, ending a four-day operation in which eight Palestinians were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, and about 50 Palestinians were wounded."
World,"Islamabad, Sept 12. (UNI): As hostilities continue to rage between the security forces and militants in South Waziristan, Pakistani Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Saturday said anti-terror operation "
Sci/Tech,"A tempest is crawling across the blogosphere, and it isn't named Ivan. At the eye of the storm is CBS, and a 60 minutes report allegedly raising ""New Questions On Bush Guard Duty"". But were the memos at the heart of this story authentic?"
World,THE government agency that owns the World Trade Center site has joined a US\$7 billion (S\$11.9 billion) suit against Saudi Arabia and Al-Qaeda for the Sept 11 terrorist attacks.
World,"JEDDAH, 12 September 2004 - Two small bombs left in stolen taxis exploded in Jeddah yesterday, both outside banks with foreign links."
Business,"Lee Scott Jr., the chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores, was speaking the other day about old times at the company #39;s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas."
Sci/Tech, The idea was for helicopter stunt pilots to catch the Genesis space capsule in mid air and bring it gently back to earth.
Sports,NEW YORK : Roger Federer will be chasing his third Grand Slam of the year and trying to blast his way into the record books as he faces Lleyton Hewitt in Sunday #39;s 17.
Sports,"Mike Weir fired a 70 on Saturday to take a three-shot lead after the third round of the Canadian Open. A birdie on the 18th took the home favourite to 10 under par, with Vijay Singh, Jesper Parnevik and Cliff Kresge all on seven under."
Sports,"If there were such a thing as a third-place play-off in Grand Slam tennis, you can rest assured that the American television networks would have opted to screen it yesterday evening "
Sports,"Unbeaten Orlando Hernandez pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to win his eighth straight decision, and the New York Yankees beat Sidney Ponson and the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Saturday."
Business,"Oracle Corp can celebrate a ruling by a US judge that it can take over archrival PeopleSoft Inc, but analysts say the world #39;s second biggest software maker has a battery of other barriers to overcome before a deal is clinched."
Business,"US retailer Wal-Mart #39;s (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) sterling-denominated benchmark bond will carry a 30-year maturity, a syndicate source said on Friday."
Business,"OPEC is united on the need to raise its oil price target to an average \$30 a barrel, but the cartel has yet to agree on when to implement the higher level, a top Iranian oil official said on Thursday."
Business,"LONDON Banco Santander Central Hispano, Spain #39;s biggest bank, said Thursday that it was selling as much as 1.26 billion of shares in Royal Bank of Scotland Group, scaling back its 16-year partnership with the British bank as it seeks to buy Abbey "
World,"The Afghan government on Saturday announced the removal of the powerful governor of Herat, in western Afghanistan, one of the country #39;s longest standing warlords."
World,Tens of thousands of people have marched through Rome to press for the release of two Italians being held captive in Iraq. Children and adults joined the torch-lit rally on Friday under rainbow-coloured banners 
Sports,Verona - Saturday evening #39;s Serie A TIM 2004/05 curtain raiser between Chievo and Inter at the Bentegodi finished in a 2-2 draw.
Sports,Freshman Darius Walker had two fourth-quarter touchdowns and the Fighting Irish renewed hope for a turnaround season by upsetting the eighth-ranked Wolverines 28-20 on Saturday.
World,Senior members of the ruling Saudi royal family have been accused of ultimate responsibility for the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre that killed nearly 3000 people and sparked the worldwide war on terror.
World,"Africa #39;s senior Greek Orthodox leader, Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria, Egypt, and a dozen other religious officials were killed Saturday when a helicopter carrying "
World,"Islamabad: As Islamabad and New Delhi resume back channel diplomacy with the visit of a senior Pakistani official to India for talks with National Security Advisor JN Dixit, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf declared his country would not give up Kashmir "
Business,"Description: Michael Eisner, the embattled head of the Walt Disney Co., is planning to step down as CEO when his contract expires in the year 2006."
Sci/Tech,<strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> Intel needs attitude adjustment
Sports,"But before any alarm bells start ringing in the European camp, it should be noted that this particular strain did not prevent the Dubliner shooting a best-of-the-day 64 in the third round of the Linde German Masters in Cologne."
Sports,A classy free kick from Real Madrid #39;s David Beckham and smart goals from Barcelona new boys Ludovic Giuly and Henrik Larsson allowed both teams to maintain their 
Sports,Italian champions AC Milan and title challengers Inter Milan were both held to 2-2 draws against unfancied opponents as the Serie A season got off to a surprising start on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,The British prime minister and the leader of the opposition are both to sound the alarm over climate change.
Sports," SOUTH BEND, Indiana (Sports Network) - True freshman Darius  Walker ran for 115 yards and a pair of fourth-quarter  touchdowns, leading Notre Dame to a 28-20 victory over  eighth-ranked Michigan at Notre Dame Stadium."
World,A protest ends in violence in western Herat amid a struggle between President Karzai and the local governor.
World,Iranian police arrest two men suspected of murdering several children and burying their bodies in the desert. 
Sports," Mike Weir, seeking to become  the first home winner of the Canadian Open for 50 years, hit a  one under par 70 to take a three shot lead after the third  round of the 100th version of the event Saturday."
Sports,Orlando Hernandez allowed one run and two walks in becoming the first Yankee starter to open the season 8-0 since Bob Wickman in 1993.
Sports,Freshman Darius Walker had two fourth-quarter touchdowns and the Fighting Irish renewed hope for a turnaround season by upsetting the eighth-ranked Wolverines.
World,"While reports that North Korea is preparing to test a nuclear weapon are warranting White House attention, intelligence agencies are divided over their significance."
World, Many businesses were shuttered and streets were largely deserted Saturday as residents fled from this normally bustling island resort town amid concern that Hurricane Ivan was heading for Florida...
World," A U.S. soldier broke down in tears Saturday as he admitted abusing inmates at Abu Ghraib prison, receiving a lighter sentence in return for his testimony against others charged in the scandal..."
World, A little known Food and Drug program is testing the latest medical technology to determine how safe and useful it can be.    One cutting edge experiment is designed to see if injecting certain drugs directly into diseased arteries works better than commonly used stents in keeping arteries clear...
World,"BAGRAM, Afghanistan - The trail has gone cold in the hunt for suspected Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden three years after the audacious attacks, but the al-Qaida chief and his No..."
World," The way NBA star Shaquille O'Neal sees it, he's still the big cat, Kobe Bryant's not where it's at, and he's got the rap to back up the fact. And the Miami Heat center isn't crazy about the Detroit Pistons' Ben Wallace or rapper Skillz either..."
World,"BULL BAY, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan strengthened to a rare Category 5 storm capable of catastrophic damage, leaving Jamaica and aiming for the Cayman Islands with winds reaching 165 mph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Saturday..."
Sports,"Roger Federer keeps up his bid to become the first man since 1988 to win three Grand Slam titles in a year, and sets up a showdown with Lleyton Hewitt in the U.S. Open final."
Sports,Bryan Randall throws for 253 yards and two touchdowns and Virginia Tech snaps a four-game losing streak with a 63-0 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
Sports,Quarterback Aaron Polanco scores three touchdowns and rushes for 143 yards Saturday to lead Navy to a 28-24 win over Northeastern.
Sports,Coaches league-wide are wondering why the NFL's schedule-makers put five games between division rivals on the opening weekend.
Sports, Notre Dame used an unlikely hero to earn another surprising victory over Michigan. Freshman Darius Walker had two fourth quarter touchdowns and the Fighting Irish renewed hope for a turnaround season by upsetting the eighth ranked Wolverines 28 20 on Saturday.
World, An audiotape purportedly by key terror suspect Abu Musab al Zarqawi boasts that Islamic holy warriors have humiliated the U.S. led coalition in Iraq.
Sports," Philadelphia closer Billy Wagner was furious after he was ejected in the ninth inning of Saturday's game 11 9, 13 inning win over the New York Mets for throwing two high and tight pitches to Cliff Floyd."
Sports, Ohio State still has that last minute magic. Mike Nugent's 55 yard field goal as time expired gave the ninth ranked Buckeyes a 24 21 victory over Marshall on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"December 06, 2004 - Today game and film fans alike are picking sides to decide the fate of Middle-earth as Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) announces the release of the eagerly-awaited PC game, The Lord of the Rings(tm), The Battle for Middle-earth(tm)."
Sports," Mike Weir, seeking to become  the first home winner of the Canadian Open for 50 years, hit a  one under par 70 to take a three shot lead after the third  round of the 100th version of the event on Saturday."
Sports,"When the men's champion is decided Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the season's two hottest players, Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt, will be doing the swinging."
Sports,"A home run by Rafael Palmeiro was the only blemish on Orlando Hernndez's seven innings. He gave up four other hits, two walks and struck out four."
Sports,"Freshman Darius Walker ran for 115 yards and scored two touchdowns, helping revive an Irish offense that had managed just one touchdown in the season's first six quarters."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists said on Monday they have come up with a cell phone cover that will grow into a sunflower when thrown away. Materials company Pvaxx Research  amp; Development, at "
Business,"James Crosby, chief executive of HBOS, has hired a team of 30 integration experts from KPMG #39;s transaction services arm to try to make the numbers work for a potential 10bn bid for Abbey National."
Business,"ACCORDING to those commentators who peddle their political analysis in big, brash, primary colours, theres absolutely no question who lost out big time in Tony Blairs latest ministerial reshuffle."
World,"UPDATE, SAT 4PM: The number of dead across the Caribbean from Hurricane Ivan is now at least 50. Grenada alone is reporting 34 deaths, with eight more bodies found today."
World,"BEIT LAHIYA (Gaza Strip) - Palestinians lobbed mortar shells at an Israeli settlement in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, hours after Israeli troops ended a raid of the area meant to stop such attacks."
Business,"Gordon Brown has struck a deal to derail Brussels plans for a rapid expansion in the EU #39;s budget, wresting back control for the finance ministers of member states."
Sci/Tech,"com September 8, 2004, 5:28 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,One of the factors that the decriers of the St Leger often forget is that an integral part of this sport is the spectacle that it provides.
Sports,"SOUTH BEND, Indiana (Sports Network) - True freshman Darius Walker ran for 115 yards and a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, leading Notre Dame to a 28-20 victory over eighth-ranked Michigan at Notre Dame Stadium."
Sports,"One has to wonder: with 1:37 left in regulation and Miami getting its hands on the ball one last time, did the Orange Bowl crowd - let alone America - think the Hurricanes were still going to beat Florida State again?"
Business," US Airways and its pilots union said on Saturday that they were willing to resume talks over a  #36;295 million package of concessions, as time ran short for the company to strike giveback deals with its labor groups and avert another trip into bankruptcy."
Sports, Rookies Bobby Crosby and Nick Swisher belted back to back homers in the eighth inning to rally the Oakland Athletics to a 5 4 win over the Cleveland Indians in the American League Saturday.
World," A senior U.S. diplomat urged Syria's president Saturday to withdraw his country's troops from Lebanon and stop interfering in internal Lebanese affairs, a message delivered at a time when Syrian American relations have been particularly strained."
World," After a campaign marred by scandal and alleged intimidation, the people of Hong Kong voted Sunday under gray skies in legislative elections that could give pro democracy figures more clout than they have held since China reclaimed Hong Kong in July 1997."
Sci/Tech,"Just about. The only time on record that anything like this happened before was in 1947, when two hurricanes and one tropical storm hit Florida within five weeks."
Sci/Tech,"PAUL S. OTELLINI was 41 and a rising star at Intel when, in 1992, his boss informed him that the company would choose him as its new chief of sales and marketing."
Sci/Tech,Panasonic put another nail in the VCR #39;s coffin this week when it announced a digital video recorder that can store 700 hours (nearly an entire month) of programming on its 400GB hard drive.
Sports,"With a burst of speed, Darius Walker sprinted around right end and ran untouched into the south end zone for a 6-yard touchdown Saturday."
Sports,  Nick Swisher and Bobby Crosby kept the Oakland Athletics alone in first place for at least another day.
World,"PENANG: Malaysia has nothing to do with the car-bombing incident in Jakarta that killed nine people and injured 173 others, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said."
Sci/Tech,"Unusual Search Engines \\Unless you've been living under a rock, you know of the major search engines like Google or Yahoo. But did you know that there are many other smaller or niche search engines out there that can offer you unique help? Let's take a look at some of ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Stock Gobbled by Fidelity Investments\\Fidelity Investments, the world's largest mutual fund manager, bought \$549 million of stock in search engine Google's IPO, about 23 percent of the shares offered during the initial public offering. Fidelity reported in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it now ..."
Sci/Tech,"Paul S. Otellini, the probable new chief of Intel, may have to lead the chip manufacturer in an industry where the race may be for creativity, not speed."
World, European Union finance ministers gave a cold shoulder Saturday to France's contentious proposal to cut off development funds for EU newcomers unless they agree to stop luring Western companies  #151; and jobs  #151; with low tax rates.
Sports, Derrek Lee whacked a three run double against his former team to help the Chicago Cubs defeat the Florida Marlins 5 2 to retain their National League (NL) wildcard lead Saturday.
World," CAIRO, Egypt (AP)   An audiotape purportedly from key terror suspect Abu Musab al Zarqawi boasts that Islamic holy warriors have humiliated the U.S. led coalition in Iraq."
World," Hong Kong residents voted on Sunday  in a legislative election that could bring big gains for the  democracy camp, which has angered Beijing by demanding  universal suffrage in the former British colony."
World,A ceremony to honour those who died in Chile's  military coup ends in violence between protesters and police. 
Business,Two economists argue that reporters commit the same archetypal sin: slant the news unequivocally in favor of the Democrats.
Business,"Initial offerings of commercially successful companies regularly beat benchmarks of similar stocks over the long term, according to a new study."
Sports,"he Americans bowed out relatively early. Controversy clouded the elimination of one of the game #39;s biggest names, Serena Williams, and rain and wind each had a day to ravage the tournament."
Sports,LONDON: New Zealand crushed a plucky United States team by 210 runs as the ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament got off to an explosive and predictably wet start on Friday.
World,The Caribbean nation of Jamaica became the second major victim of Hurricane Ivan yesterday as waves the height of two-storey houses and 155mph winds smashed into the island.
Business," As recently as early summer, the shock waves from a roadside bomb or mortar attack against American forces in Iraq would ripple through U.S. markets."
Sports," On the third anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the victims were remembered and honored in sporting events around the country and the world."
World," Europe's major powers have agreed to set a November deadline on Iran to meet demands meant to resolve concerns that it is secretly trying to make nuclear weapons, in a confidential document made available Saturday to The Associated Press."
World," Large explosions shook the center of Iraq's capital late Saturday, only hours after a bomb detonated near a U.S. consular office in southern Iraq, killing one person and wounding another."
World," Hurricane Ivan strengthened to a rare Category 5 storm capable of catastrophic damage, leaving Jamaica and aiming for the Cayman Islands with winds reaching 165 mph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Saturday. Ivan has killed 56 people across the Caribbean so far this week, including 34 in Grenada and 11 in Jamaica."
Sci/Tech," After defiantly warding off rival Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover for 15 months, business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. finds itself backed into a corner, with its best chances for escape tied to forces beyond its control."
World," Victims of the Sept. 11 attacks were mourned worldwide Saturday, but in the Middle East, amid sympathy for the dead, Arabs said Washington's support for Israel and the war on terror launched in the aftermath of the World Trade Center's collapse have only fueled anger and violence."
Sports,"Like a latter-day Ellis Island, the National Tennis Center bristled with overseas energy, overseas hopes, overseas dreams."
Sports,"There are dozens of other games going on as this story is filed at 7:28 Eastern time on a crazy Saturday, but Notre Dame #39;s win over Michigan might be the craziest in the bunch."
Sports,Derrek Lee whacked a three-run double against his former team to help the Chicago Cubs defeat the Florida Marlins 5-2 to retain their National League (NL) wildcard lead Saturday.
World,Two people were reported killed in a protest over Afghan President Karzai #39;s decision to replace a powerful provincial governor.
World," Egypt #39;s regional and international clout qualify it for a permanent seat on an expanded UN Security Council, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday."
Sports," Pounding ferocious forehands and covering the baseline with the muscular legs of a Tour de France rider, Svetlana Kuznetsova overwhelmed Elena Dementieva 6 3, 7 5 Saturday night in the U.S. Open's first all Russian final."
Sports," David Greene struggled early but finished with 213 yards passing and two touchdown passes, to lead No. 3 Georgia to a 20 16 victory over South Carolina on Saturday."
Sports," Adam Dunn hit a grand slam in a seven run third inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Milwaukee Brewers 9 0 Saturday night."
Sports," J.J. Arrington ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns, and Aaron Rodgers completed 19 of 26 passes for 260 yards and two scores in No. 12 California's 41 14 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday."
Sports," The Tampa Bay Devil Rays stopped the second longest losing streak in team history at 12 games, rallying past the Kansas City Royals 8 6 Saturday night behind Julio Lugo."
Sci/Tech," Fans who can't get enough of NBC's ""The Apprentice"" can visit a new companion Web site produced by Yahoo and watch an extra 40 minutes of video each week that will not be shown on Thursday's reality TV show."
Sci/Tech, It's amazing to see what an entrenched monopolist will do when it finally meets real competition.
Sci/Tech," Have you ever gone online to get driving directions, only to leave the printout behind? Have you made movie plans, but forgot to jot down the show times? Or do you simply need an easy way to feed phone numbers to your cell phone? A trio of entrepreneurs believe they have a solution."
Sci/Tech, NASA scientists said they have recovered some critical pieces of the Genesis space capsule intact and are optimistic the wreckage will yield valuable information about the origins of the solar system.
Sci/Tech," The astronauts aboard the international space station got their broken oxygen generator running after three tries Friday, but the machine shut down again after barely an hour of operation."
Business,"Just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks happened, stock market historian Yale Hirsch called the event  quot;a modern Pearl Harbor by a band of terrorists with more than twice the dead that will change our lives forever."
Business,Developing countries were last night celebrating victory over the world #39;s two largest economic blocs after the WTO ruled against the European Union #39;s sugar regime and the support given by the US to its cotton farmers.
Sci/Tech," A stroke that robbed a woman of her dreams may help pinpoint where and how dreams are born in the brain, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Fans who can #39;t get enough of NBC #39;s  quot;The Apprentice quot; can visit a new companion Web site produced by Yahoo and watch an extra 40 minutes of video each week that will not be shown on Thursday #39;s reality TV show.
Sci/Tech,"After a rough couple of years of embarrassing and serious hacker attacks hitting the Windows-using world, Microsoft Corp. struck back in August with the security-minded upgrade it dubbed Service Pack 2."
Sci/Tech,"World leading microchip developer Intel says the Internet needs a radical overhaul to make itself more powerful. Intel #39;s chief technology officer, Pat Gelsinger, notes that "
Sci/Tech,"Broadand services provider Digiweb has been accepted as a member of the international wireless industry body, the WiMax Forum, which was established to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products and platforms."
Sports,"Arsenal stretched its record unbeaten string in the Premier League to 45 games, Freddie Ljungberg #39;s two second-half goals - and another from Jose Antonio Reyes - making the difference in Saturday #39;s 3-0 victory at Fulham."
Sports,"BERKELEY, California (Ticker) -- Behind the running by JJ Arrington and the arm of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, No. 13 California recorded another convincing victory."
Sports," Vincent Lecavalier scored from a sharp angle on a second chance opportunity 3:45 into overtime, lifting Canada to a 4 3 semifinal victory over the Czech Republic and sending the host country to the World Cup final."
World,"JAKARTA: Indonesian police said yesterday they had redoubled efforts to track militants blamed for a suicide car bomb attack on the Australian embassy, and released video recordings of the powerful blast."
World,"The bloody end to the hostage crisis in Russia leaves unfathomable human suffering. More than three hundred children, parents and teachers died in the gruesome 52-hour siege that began "
World,"One of the leading figures in the Greek Orthodox Church, the Patriarch of Alexandria Peter VII, has been killed in a helicopter crash in the Aegean Sea."
World,"JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Al-Arabiya TV on Saturday reported that an explosion took place outside the Saudi-American Bank in Red Sea city of Jiddah."
World,Two people have been killed in clashes between troops and stone-throwing protesters angered by President Hamid Karzai effectively axing a regional governor.
Business,"Lt. Col. John F.  quot;Jack quot; Bolt, a Marine fighter pilot who was the last surviving American double ace, having shot down at least five enemy airplanes in both World War II and the Korean War, died Sept."
Business,"Both business and labor lobbyists plan to keep up fight over Bush administration's eligibility rules for overtime pay, despite doubt that legislation can pass this year."
Sci/Tech,Scientists are claiming that the unprecedented ferocity and frequency of the hurricanes that have battered the Caribbean this year can be blamed on one factor: the unexpectedly warm water that has been building up in the Atlantic over the past year.
Business,CRISIS-rocked rail and road contracting firm Jarvis sent its shares crashing again yesterday when it gave warning it faced collapse within weeks if it could not reschedule debt-repayments with its banks.
World,"The mass murderers who seized the school in Beslan, Russia, this month committed one of the most heinous acts of terrorism in world history."
World,"GAZA CITY: Three Palestinians, one a local Hamas leader, were killed yesterday as Israel pressed a major offensive in the Gaza Strip and imposed a watertight closure on the Palestinian territories ahead of the Jewish New Year."
World,"BASRA: A car bomb exploded near the US embassy office in the southern Iraqi city of Basra yesterday, killing two people and wounding three, but no Americans were injured."
Sci/Tech,"\\There has been a lot of talk  recently about the problem of RSS feeds which\include full content on high bandwidth sites such as MSDN blogs.\\When RSS is used for a site with both a great amount of users, and with frequent\updates, the bandwidth required to deliver realtime events can be problematic.\\Its a real problem.  The RSS model requires clients to download the ENTIRE feed\if even ONE item has been modified/added.  This means that if you have 55k\subscribers, with 15 RSS items in your feed, and you want to publish one more\post, all 14 additional posts need to be re-downloaded by the client.\\There are a lot of potential solutions. HTTP deltas are one solution but too\difficult to imp ...\\"
Sports," If Mike Weir #39;s putter was any better on Saturday, his final round at the Bell Canadian Open would be more of a coronation than a competition."
Sports,MADRID: A stunning first-half free kick from David Beckham gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over newly promoted Numancia at the Bernabeu last night.
Sci/Tech,"It's amazing to see what an entrenched monopolist will do when it finally meets real competition.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</b></font>"
Sports,"Cardinals head coach Dennis Green returns the starting quarterback job to his first choice, Josh McCown, for Sunday's game against San Francisco."
Sci/Tech,"Fans who can't get enough of ""The Apprentice"" can visit a new companion Web site each week and watch an extra 40 minutes of video not broadcast on the Thursday show.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's Web site lists about 40 software programs that may be hampered when its Service Pack 2 is installed and 50 that don't seem to be compatible at all -- these aren't obscure titles, either.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sports," COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Mike Nugent's 55-yard  field goal as time expired lifted the ninth-ranked Ohio State  Buckeyes to a dramatic 24-21 win over the pesky Marshall  Thundering Herd in the first-ever meeting between the teams."
Sports, Vincent Lecavalier's goal 3:45 into  overtime earned Canada a nail biting 4 3 victory over the Czech  Republic on Saturday and a place in the final of the World Cup  of Hockey.
Sports,Illinois is expected to announce the hiring of former Florida head coach Ron Zook on Tuesday.
Sports,"Svetlana Kuznetsova overwhelms Elena Dementieva 6-3, 7-5, on Saturday night in the U.S. Open final, becoming the third Russian woman to win a major this season."
Sports,"Southern Miss converted four of the Cornhuskers' five turnovers into points, beating Nebraska 21-17 Saturday to become the first nonconference opponent to win in Lincoln since 1991."
Sports,"The Athletics end their five-game losing skid in dramatic fashion on Saturday, rallying from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Indians 5-4."
Sports,Georgetown's offense sputters in a 17-6 loss to Lafayette on Saturday. The defeat drops the Hoyas to 1-1 and keeps them from their first 2-0 start since 1999.
Sports,"Ravens Coach Brian Billick said the team needs to improve in all areas after a 27-26 loss to Cincinnati, in which they blew a 17-point."
World," President Bush marked the ""terrible events"" of the Sept. 11 attacks with quiet observances of the third anniversary Saturday and a new call to arms against terrorists who might seek to harm the nation."
World, John Kerry suggested Saturday night that Republicans may try to keep black voters from casting their ballots to help President Bush win in November.
World," A huge explosion rocked an area in North  Korea near the border with China three days ago and the  accident appears to be much worse than a train blast that  killed at least 170 people in April, Yonhap news agency  reported on Sunday."
World," The Bush administration has received  recent intelligence reports that some experts believe could  indicate North Korea is preparing to conduct its first nuclear  weapons test explosion, The New York Times reported in Sunday  editions."
World," Twenty eight children in eastern China  are in hospital a day after a man wielding a long knife and  homemade bombs attacked them in a kindergarten, officials and  state media said on Sunday."
World,A series  of explosions rock  Iraq's capital as smoke is seen rising above the zone housing US and Iraqi offices. 
Business,WASHINGTON : The US International Trade Commission (ITC) grudgingly complied with a NAFTA trade ruling and issued a statement saying that the US lumber industry is not threatened by Canadian softwood imports.
Business,"DETROIT: New York real estate mogul Stephen Ross has made a \$100m donation to the University of Michigan, a gift the school hailed as the biggest in its 187-year history."
Sports,"Chelsea drew 0-0 with Aston Villa in English soccer #39;s Premiership, failing to win for the first time this season. Arsenal kept its 100 percent record with a 3-0 defeat of Fulham to open a two-point lead atop the standings."
Sports,"Washington has scored four of Temple #39;s five touchdowns this season, but has yet to throw for a score...The Owls have lost 19 straight against nationally ranked opponents...Maryland improved to 21-1 at home under head coach Ralph Friedgen."
Sports,"For a few hours Friday night, the Braves pushed aside events of a lousy week and got back to playing like a team with aspirations greater that a first-round exit from the playoffs."
World," ""Jeopardy!"" whiz Ken Jennings is not answering rumors that his streak is up, but he's not denying them either.    After a report posted on TV Week's Web site that the brainy software engineer lost in a show taped Tuesday (that would air this fall), Jennings fielded questions in an interview with Ellen Degeneres on her syndicated talk show..."
World," John Kerry suggested Saturday night that Republicans may try to keep black voters from casting their ballots to help President Bush win in November.   ""We are not going to stand by and allow another million African American votes to go uncounted in this election,"" the Democratic presidential nominee told the Congressional Black Caucus..."
World," The Bush administration has received recent intelligence reports that some experts believe could indicate North Korea is preparing to conduct its first nuclear weapons test explosion, The New York Times reported in Sunday editions."
World," A U.S. soldier broke down in tears Saturday as he admitted abusing inmates at Abu Ghraib prison, receiving a lighter sentence in return for his testimony against others charged in the scandal."
Sports,Two wins over top 15 schools catapults No. 21 George Washington into the top 25 for the first time since 1998 with some newfound respect in tow.
World," Militants behind the deadly bombing of Australia's Jakarta embassy have a second group poised for attack, Australia's top policeman warned as Canberra said on Saturday all its diplomatic missions would be made bomb proof."
World," Retired judge Bill Lee, the runner up in the Republican gubernatorial primary in 2000, won his party's nomination for Delaware governor Saturday, setting up a November showdown with Democratic Gov. Ruth Ann Minner."
World," A huge explosion rocked an area in North  Korea near the border with China three days ago and appeared to  be much bigger than a train blast that killed 170 people in  April, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday."
World,"A big explosion rocked a northern province of  North Korea last week, South Korean media are reporting. "
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Former investment banker Frank Quattrone was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 months in jail 
Business,"US interest rates should rise to forestall future price pressures, Cleveland Fed President Sandra Pianalto said on Friday, while conceding that inflation did not pose a major threat now."
Sports,Svetlana Kuznetsova powered to her first grand slam title by beating fellow Russian Elena Dementieva 6-3 7-5 in the final of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.
Sports,Mike Nugent #39;s 55-yard field goal as time expired Saturday gave the ninth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes a 24-21 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd.
Sports,The task was clear for Jeremy Mayfield: Win the race and don #39;t worry about the race to make NASCAR #39;s playoffs. Mission accomplished.
World," A series of strong explosions shook central Baghdad near dawn Sunday, and columns of thick black smoke rose from the Green Zone where U.S. and Iraqi government offices are located..."
Sports,Redskins quarterback Patrick Ramsey is still adjusting to his role in Coach Joe Gibbs ball-control offense that features short passes.
World,55 members of the media in Philippines have been murdered since the reintroduction of press freedom following the ouster Marcos in 1986.
Sports,"Curtis Stinson's three-pointer with 18.6 seconds remaining lifts Iowa State over the No. 19 Cavaliers, 81-79, on Monday, despite 40 points from Devin Smith."
Business,"What #39;s new in this debate is that interest rates have begun to climb: while 30-year mortgages are still below 6 percent, economists predict they #39;ll be at 6.25 by December and higher next year."
Business,"There may be lots of reasons to vote for John Kerry over George Bush, but  quot;job quality quot; isn #39;t one of them. Kerry has been telling crowds that the country is  quot;shipping jobs "
World,"The Venezuelan government approved on Saturday 1 million US dollars in humanitarian relief for Grenada, where at least 24 people were killed and 90 percent of houses damaged by Hurricane Ivan."
World,"Three skinny urchins, covered in sand from head to toe, arrived here at a base camp of the rebel Sudan Liberation Army the other day."
Sports," LenDale White got together with some old friends Saturday night. He had a much better time than they did, gaining 123 yards on 14 carries and scoring a career high three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Southern California to an overpowering 49 0 victory over Colorado State."
Sports, Three U.S. Open chair umpires were dismissed from the tournament after an investigation into their improper handling of credentials at the Olympics.
World," A large explosion occurred in the northern part of North Korea, sending a huge mushroom cloud into the air on an important anniversary of the communist regime, a South Korean news agency reported Sunday."
Sports, Rookies Bobby Crosby and Nick Swisher  belted back to back homers in the eighth inning to rally the  Oakland Athletics to a 5 4 win over the Cleveland Indians in  the American League Saturday.
Business,"The Bank of England on Thursday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, at 4.75 percent, as policy makers assessed whether borrowing costs, already the highest in the Group of Seven, are constraining consumer demand."
Business, The average home in the United States gained in market value by 9.4 percent from mid-2003 to mid-2004. That increase is more than three times the rate of inflation for goods and services 
Sci/Tech," The final frames of Beyond The Sea tell the audience,  quot;Bobby Darin is still swinging. quot;. Not only does the spirit of Darin swing in the film, but so does Kevin Spacey, who wears the many hats "
Sports,McLaren Mercedes form in the beginning of the Formula 1 season this year was so wretched that an English journalist had vowed to run naked around the Silverstone circuit if McLaren won a race this year.
Sports,"RICHMOND, Va. Jeremy Mayfield won his first race in over four years, taking the Chevrolet 400 at Richmond International Raceway after leader Kurt Busch ran out of gas eight laps from the finish."
Sports,Cristian Guzman and Shannon Stewart homered to lead the Minnesota Twins over the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Saturday night. The Tigers lost their two all-stars to knee injuries.
World,"Nearly 40 years after he allegedly defected to communist North Korea, US Army Sgt. Charles Jenkins was back in uniform Saturday, billeted on this American "
World,"Britain, France and Germany are ready to set a November deadline for Iran to ally suspicions it is secretly making nuclear weapons, in a UN draft resolution that brings the Euro 3 closer to the US hard line, diplomats said Saturday."
World,"TALL AFAR, Sept 11: Hundreds of Iraqis left the trouble spot of Tall Afar, as regional heavyweights initiated contacts with the government on Saturday in a bid to end a US-led operation that has killed at least 50 people."
World,"TOKYO : Japan is set to propose the partial lifting of a ban on imports of American beef to United States authorities, a news report said."
World," United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, under fire for his part in the controversial Iraqi oil for food programme, said in an interview with the Financial Times that he did not intend to resign."
World," A top minister said that Australia's military involvement in Iraq may have helped make it a terrorist target, three days after a deadly bombing at its Jakarta embassy."
World," More than a dozen explosions shook  central Baghdad at dawn on Sunday and heavy gunfire erupted in  a street at the heart of the city, leaving a U.S. armored  vehicle on fire, witnesses said."
World," A huge explosion rocked North Korea near  the border with China three days ago, producing a mushroom  cloud that sparked speculation that Pyongyang might have tested  an atomic weapon, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday."
Business,Two economists argue that economic reporters slant the news unequivocally in favor of the Democrats.
World,Union delegates gather for the annual TUC conference in Brighton for what could be the last congress before the general election.
Business,"Asian stocks rose for the third week in four, led by gains among electronics makers such as South Korea #39;s Samsung Electronics Co."
Sports,"David Dellucci hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, Francisco Cordero earned his 43rd save to match a Rangers record and Texas beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-7 Saturday night."
World,"Separatists have received support from international Islamic groups, but they remain indigenous and largely self-sustaining."
World,"Hurricane Ivan continued on Saturday toward Florida, with the Cayman Islands and Cuba immediately in its sights."
Business,The leadership of the pilots #39; union at US Airways voted late Friday night to hold last-ditch talks with the airline on its bid for wage and benefit cuts.
Business, The economy got a double dose of encouraging news Friday as wholesale prices fell and moderating energy costs helped improve the nation #39;s trade deficit.
Business,"A federal judge in Dallas rejected a US\$6 million settlement proposal on Friday in a securities class-action lawsuit against the Halliburton Co, expressing concern that it was neither fair nor adequate."
Sci/Tech,"Late music legend Bobby Darin has taken centre stage at the Toronto International Film Festival with the world premiere of  quot;Beyond the Sea, quot; Kevin Spacey #39;s impassioned biopic of the  quot;Mack the Knife quot; singer."
Sports,England captain David Beckham and former Celtic favourite Henrik Larsson scored winning goals for their respective teams to put Real Madrid and Barcelona on top of the Spanish league.
Sports,"Just when it looked like this World Cup of Hockey might be bereft of any entertainment value whatsoever, a terrific game broke out last night at the Air Canada Centre."
Sports,"Chad Henne #39;s freshman orientation came off largely without a hitch. If his first road trip is as smooth, Michigan could be on its way to a special season."
Sports,"The final berths for the revolutionary new playoffs will be determined in a deeply traditional way, slam-banging around a short track on a Saturday night."
World,Today residents of Hong Kong will go to the polls to participate in what remains of its fragmented and suppressed democratic system.
World,"Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the West not to meddle with Russia #39;s Chechnya policy on Wednesday in the wake of a bloody hostage crisis, highlighting a growing rift over the issue between former Cold War foes."
World," Rome, Sept. 11   As of Saturday afternoon the piazza del Campidoglio in Rome displays 4 large photographs of Simona Pari, Simona Torretta and the two kidnapped Iraqis until they will be released."
World," A huge explosion rocked North Korea near the border with China three days ago, producing a mushroom cloud that sparked speculation that Pyongyang might have tested an atomic weapon, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday."
World, The secretary of state ordered an unprecedented statewide hand recount Monday in the closest gubernatorial race in state history.
Sports,"The Giants are not exactly fearing their game in Philadelphia on this first Sunday of the N.F.L. season. In many ways, they relish it."
World," A huge blast three days ago in North  Korea was unlikely to have been a nuclear weapons test, South  Korea's unification minister said on Sunday."
Sports,"No. 3-ranked Georgia rallies from 16 points down behind David Greene's 213 yards and two touchdown passes to beat South Carolina, 20-16, on Saturday night."
Sports,Jerome Mathis returned a kickoff for a touchdown and Marqua McDaniel had a punt return for a score to lead Hampton to a 47-14 victory over Howard Saturday night.
Sports," Sasha Victorine and Arturo Torres scored for Los Angeles, and the Galaxy ended a seven game winless streak with a 2 1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night."
Sports, Cedric Benson rushed for 188 yards and scored two touchdowns and No. 7 Texas took advantage of a late Arkansas fumble deep in Longhorns' territory to hold off the Razorbacks 22 20 on Saturday night.
Business," The upbeat outlook from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has failed to convince many economists, who argue that the United States is likely to see tepid growth at best in the near future."
Business,"A US Airways bankruptcy would reverberate in airline boardrooms, union halls and hangars around the country. What happens to the tickets you purchased for that fall "
Business,"WASHINGTON : The upbeat outlook from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has failed to convince many economists, who argue that the United States is likely to see tepid growth at best in the near future."
Business," quot;They gave the auditors the actual street corners where the hawkers were selling the papers so they could see that the actual papers were being sold, quot; said an agent who witnessed the hawker operation."
Sci/Tech,"PARIS When I first heard the word Bluetooth in 1998, the page-one editor of this newspaper asked for my studied opinion as to whether it was  quot;a big deal."
Sports,Chelsea dropped its first points of the season when it was held to a goalless draw by a combative Aston Villa side at Villa Park yesterday.
World,"Hurricane Ivan has strengthened to a Category 5 storm after battering the island of Jamaica with heavy rain and strong winds, killing 11 people."
World,"The first US military intelligence soldier brought to court in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal yesterday pleaded guilty to two charges of conspiracy and mistreatment of Iraqi detainees, witnesses said."
World,"After a campaign marred by scandal and alleged intimidation, the people of Hong Kong voted Sunday under gray skies in legislative elections that could give pro-democracy "
World,"WASHINGTON : The US intelligence community is in the grip of an internal debate on whether new data on North Korea should be interpreted as a sign the country is preparing for its first nuclear weapons test, US administration officials said."
World,"Sir Mark Thatcher will  quot;easily quot; be able to prove he had nothing to do with an alleged coup plot in the oil-rich west African state of Equatorial Guinea, his lawyer said yesterday, despite the jailing of his close friend Simon Mann on arms charges."
World," Voters began casting their ballots in Hong Kong's legislative elections, considered a test of feeling towards the city's authoritarian rulers in Beijing following a year of political strife here."
Sports,"Barry Bonds set a record Saturday night that no one cared to see. For the 199th time this season, he took ball four."
Sports,"Proving that he is willing to try anything to turn around UCF #39;s downtrodden football program, George O #39;Leary made a dramatic change at quarterback Saturday in his first game as head coach."
Sports,"Before Friday night #39;s semifinal in the World Cup of Hockey, coach Raimo Summanen of Finland and coach Ron Wilson of the US discussed different opponents."
World," A large explosion occurred in the northern part of North Korea, sending a huge mushroom cloud into the air on an important anniversary of the communist regime, a South Korean news agency reported Sunday.    The Yonhap news agency, citing an unidentified source in Beijing, said the explosion happened Thursday in Yanggang province near the border with China..."
Business,"At 73 years of age, with half a trillion dollars already to manage, the Capital Group Companies #39; American Funds have lately caught a second wind."
Sports,"An approaching hurricane failed to faze the Tennessee Titans, and the Miami Dolphins offense didnt give them much trouble, either."
World,"Police suspect the bomb attack on the Australian embassy in Indonesia was a suicide operation and that up to three militants may have died in the blast, a senior commander said."
World,"Trends in Iraq seem to be moving in two different directions these days. The guerrilla war between the United States and insurgents continues, with mounting clashes and casualties."
World,"President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia, the world #39;s most populous Muslim nation, on Monday called on all religions to rise up against terrorism and show that faith could be a force for peace."
Business,"ook at it this way: Workers pay taxes, taxes finance government, and the president heads the government. So, like it or not, you are working for the president for part of each day."
Business,"Early last summer, OPEC looked as though it had successfully absorbed tremendous shocks to the oil market a strike in Venezuela, ethnic clashes in Nigeria, attacks on foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, a war in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"source geeks are devout in their belief that software should be free to all, and hold as their icon the Linux alternative to the Microsoft commercial empire."
Sci/Tech,The State Departments rollout of technology to capture biometric data from visa applicants has progressed more quickly than expected and the department will meet its Sept.
Sports,"From sending running back Travis Minor out wide on the game #39;s first play to new tailback Lamar Gordon being forced into action, the Dolphins exhausted their playbook with futile results."
Sports,"ORLANDO - Missing: The University of Central Florida football team #39;s defense. If found, please contact head coach George O #39;Leary."
Sports,"The Tigers fell again to a manufactured Minnesota run Saturday night, but what they needed more was manufactured health. While the Tigers lost a 3-2 decision to the Twins "
World,"The transition has been hazardous for poor Iraqis, but members of Iraq's merchant class face risks of their own."
Business,"The recent slowdown in growth and higher oil prices probably won #39;t stop interest rates from rising, a senior Federal Reserve official said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,The US Department of Homeland Security has announced an important change that will affect many Canadian residents who travel on passports from other countries.
Sports,"Sure, there was a quarterback controversy at Boston College. Nothing new there. Head coach Tom O #39;Brien had two choices, two seniors, Paul Peterson or Quinton Porter."
Sports,There #39;s little question that the Czechs were the better team in their World Cup of Hockey semifinal game against Canada on Saturday.
Sports," Bronson Arroyo pitched seven shutout innings, and Manny Ramirez and Mark Bellhorn homered, leading the Boston Red Sox to an 9 0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night."
World,"The shock here was not just from the awful fact itself, that two vibrant young Italian women were kidnapped in Iraq, dragged from their office by attackers who, it seems, knew their names."
World, Hong Kong residents voted on Sunday  in a legislative election seen as a referendum on greater  democracy and a test of popularity for China's communist rulers  in the former British colony.
Business,"The market has had a nice little rally of late. A real push to higher levels, however, won #39;t happen until several hurdles are cleared."
Business," quot;Feel that breeze? quot; Sargent said. The draft #39;s cooling effect didn #39;t happen by accident. Sargent pointed out large casement windows that swing out, catching the prevailing southern winds, and "
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. will spend more than \$1 million to help fund a Linux technology center in Brazil. The center, created in conjunction with the Brazilian government "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is doubling the number of months that corporate customers can block automatic delivery of Windows XP Service Pack 2. The company on Tuesday altered its policy for preventing the automatic download 
Sports,Its too bad a lockout is days away in the NHL. Hockey like Saturdays dramatic 4-3 Canadian victory over the Czech Republic displays the sport at its best.
Sports,"Paul Konerko singled, doubled, scored twice and drove in three runs -- all during an eight-run second inning -- and the Chicago White Sox went on to a 13-6 victory over the Anaheim Angels on Saturday night."
Sports,"TUCSON, Ariz. Alex Smith passed for two scores 17th-ranked Utah held Arizona without a touchdown in a 23-to-6 victory. The 2-and-0 Utes protected their highest poll position since they finished the 1993 season ranked eighth."
World,"Indonesia police have re-enacted fragments of the suicide bombing that killed nine people in front of the Australian embassy in Jakarta three days ago, displaying the position where a mini-van exploded at the scene."
World,"Germany, France and Britain have agreed to set a November deadline for Iran to meet UN demands to clear up concerns that the country is covertly trying to make nuclear weapons, a diplomatic source said here Saturday."
World,Hong Kong residents voted on Sunday in a legislative election seen as a referendum on greater democracy and a test of popularity for China #39;s communist rulers in the former British colony.
World,"Iraq #39;s interim president held talks with the Italian prime minister in Rome Friday, as Italy is working on several fronts to try to secure the release of two Italian aid workers taken hostage in Baghdad."
World,"China #39;s recent decision to cancel a military exercise, followed a few days later by a similar announcement from Taiwan, offered the first ray of hope in months that relations were on the mend."
Sports," Unbeaten Orlando Hernandez pitched seven innings of five hit ball to win his eighth straight decision, and the New York Yankees beat Sidney Ponson and the Baltimore Orioles 5 2 Saturday."
Sports, Rookies Bobby Crosby and Nick Swisher  belted back to back homers in the eighth inning to rally the  Oakland Athletics to a 5 4 win over the Cleveland Indians in  the American League Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"ACCORDING TO Microsoft represetatives at IDF last week, it #39;s very likely that the upcoming release of Windows Media Center 2005 will support high defination televison signals."
Sports,There was a little less than five minutes left when receiver Gerald Smith threw his helmet down in frustration on the Penn State sideline.
World," Strong explosions shook central  Baghdad at dawn on Sunday and heavy fighting erupted in a  street notorious as a rebel stronghold, in violence that killed  at least eight Iraqis, the U.S. army and witnesses said."
World," The latest, unofficial returns in the Republican primaries for Governor in Delaware. The winner is marked by an 'x'."
Business,"I feel that I #39;ve lost track of my 401(k) savings. I am 43 years old, earn \$115,000 annually, and usually receive a pay increase of about 4 percent annually "
Business,"LABOR DAY weekend at the Wal-Mart here was a great shopping scene for children. As they pushed carts brimming with new notebooks, clothes and shoes through the aisles, they got a small preview "
Business,"President Bush may face a political hurricane in November if frustrated Floridians turn disaster into votes, experts say. The Sunshine State will be paying a lot "
Business,"Producer prices dropped unexpectedly last month as energy price gains eased and the cost of food and vehicles fell, according to a government report on Friday that showed inflation pressures fading."
Business,"It #39;s not hard to imagine corporate executives treating Terry Penney #39;s ideas with skepticism. Penney, an engineering manager at the US government #39;s National "
Business,"For the first time in two years, the percentage of loans in foreclosure in Colorado has quit rising, perhaps signaling a turnaround in the state economy."
Business,"he Roman Catholic Church has a long history of supporting the rights of workers in fields and factories around the world. But in Brooklyn and Queens, teachers at five Catholic schools insist "
Sci/Tech," (Sep 11, 2004) NASA #39;s Terra satellite took this photograph of Hurricane Ivan as it roared past the island of Jamaica on Saturday."
Sports,"History, records and the small matter of a grand slam title will be on the line when world number one Roger Federer takes on former champion Lleyton Hewitt in the final of the US Open later on Sunday."
Sports,"The only birdie putt Mike Weir made yesterday in the Canadian Open came at a good time, a 6-footer on the 18th hole that gave him a three-shot lead and left him "
Sports,"Davis Love, the man with the elegant swing and demeanor to match, is the most experienced member of the US Ryder Cup team. Love, 40, has been a mainstay for the Americans "
Sports,"It takes a lion #39;s share of guts and bravado to provoke Michigan #39;s receiving corps, especially for a defensive back without any career interceptions."
Sports,"When the Tennessee Titans were forced to start the season 24 hours early because of Hurricane Ivan, their defense was ready. Unfazed by the scrambled "
Sports," Yankees 5, Orioles 2: At Baltimore, Orlando Hernandez pitched seven innings of five hit ball to become the first Yankees starter to open the season 8 0 since Bob Wickman in 1993."
Sports,"Former Red Sox righthander Carl Mays died in 1971, the year Pedro Martinez, Kevin Millar, and Bill Mueller were born. When Mays died, Manny Ramirez was but a twinkle in his parents #39; eyes."
Sports,"setting start against Minnesota put the Charlotte Sting alone atop the Eastern Conference. Tammy Sutton Brown added 10 points for the Sting, who beat the Lynx "
World,"A car bomb detonated outside the gates of Abu Ghraib prison, killing one militant, the military said. The attack occurred when a vehicle tried to crash through the prison #39;s protective gate, said Lt."
World,"JAKARTA, Indonesia Indonesian police have warned residents to expect more suicide attacks in the capital after a truck bombing Thursday killed nine people and wounded more than 170."
World,"SEOUL : A huge explosion rocked North Korea #39;s northern inland province of Ryanggang last week, triggering a mushroom cloud at least two miles in radius, South Korea #39;s Yonhap news agency said Sunday."
Sports,"In 2001, Fresno State made a run at breaking into the BCS by beating big-name teams. Their 45-21 upset of No. 13 Kansas State yesterday was its second win over a team "
World,"The Russian military yesterday extended its offer of a \$10 million reward for information leading to the capture of two separatist leaders who, the Kremlin claims, were behind the Beslan massacre."
World," Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader told supporters Saturday that a far larger number of Americans die each year from poverty, hunger, pollution, dangerous jobs or poor access to high quality health care than terrorism."
Sci/Tech,"State Department officials will meet a fall deadline for a congressionally mandated program for issuing visas with biometric indicators, but a Government Accountability Office report indicated that federal officials haven #39;t provided comprehensive "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal stretched its unbeaten run to 45 games in a controversial 3-0 win at Fulham Saturday. Fulham outplayed heavily favored Arsenal for much of the first half, and appeared "
Sports,"Saturday #39;s Chevy Rock  amp; Roll 400 at RIR was the season #39;s 26th event, the last chance for drivers to qualify for the 10-race Chase, NASCAR #39;s version of team-sport playoffs."
Sports,"An approaching hurricane failed to faze the Tennessee Titans, and the Miami Dolphins #39; offense didn #39;t give them much trouble, either."
Sports," David Bell #39;s second home run of the game broke a 13th inning tie, and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a four run deficit Saturday in an 11 9 win over the New York Mets."
World,"The British Cayman Islands are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Ivan after it devastated Jamaica, claiming at least 14 lives."
World,"September 12, 2004 -- BAGHDAD - Strong explosions shook central Baghdad late last night and fighting erupted on a major street in the heart of the city near the US-guarded Green Zone."
World,"China asked South Korea to promise it will not stake a claim on Gando, a disputed region north of the North Korean border, when it held talks with Seoul last month to patch up the history dispute "
Sports,London: Meticulous preparation and attention to detail will characterise Bernhard Langers captaincy when his European team defend the Ryder Cup against the US at Oakland Hills next week.
Sports,"Jeremy Mayfield last night earned a spot in NASCAR #39;s new Chase for the Championship the old-fashioned way. Down to his last chance and with the pressure on, the former Fairgrounds "
Sports,Barry Bonds broke his major league record for walks in a season and rookie Noah Lowry allowed four hits in seven innings plus last night in the San Francisco Giants 
Sports,"Heading into extra innings on Saturday, both the Phillies and Mets collected nine runs on 11 hits, a fitting tribute on what became an otherwise bizarre day at Shea Stadium."
World," SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) - A huge explosion rocked  North Korea three days ago but U.S. and South Korean officials  said on Sunday it was unlikely to have been a nuclear weapons  test despite a report the blast produced a mushroom cloud."
World," Strong explosions shook central  Baghdad at dawn on Sunday and heavy fighting erupted in a  street notorious as a rebel stronghold, in violence that killed  at least 22 Iraqis, the U.S. army and witnesses said."
Business,President George W. Bush indicates that democracy is just around the corner in Iraq yet daily reports say the more likely event there is a spiral downward toward civil war.
Business,Ministers for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries are gathering in Vienna on Wednesday to grapple with whipsawing prices and the world #39;s seemingly insatiable demand for oil.
Business,"US producer prices dropped unexpectedly last month as the cost of gasoline plunged and prices of food and vehicles fell, according to a government report on Friday that showed inflation pressures under wraps."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  accused far rightists on Sunday of trying to incite civil war  over his plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip and  called for measures to curb such groups.
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) Microsoft has doubled the time that businesses can block Windows XP Service Pack 2 from downloading automatically, giving them until next April to test the update."
Sports,"  So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20 win season in four years and your first for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years earlier?"
World,A US soldier was yesterday jailed for eight months after pleading guilty to abusing Iraqi prisoners. Armin Cruz forced naked inmates to crawl along the floor and handcuffed them together at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison.
Sports,"Maine had five interceptions in a 38-0 victory over Northern Colorado last night, returning two of the pickoffs for touchdowns."
Sports,"Redshirt freshman Ricky Santos of Bellingham threw for 385 yards and a school-record five touchdowns to help Division 1-AA New Hampshire spoil Rutgers's season of great expectations with a 35-24 victory last night at Piscataway, N.J."
Sports,"FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Cedric Benson rushed for 188 yards and scored two touchdowns and No. 7 Texas took advantage of a late Arkansas fumble deep in Longhorns' territory to hold off the Razorbacks, 22-20, last night."
Sports,"WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Kyle Orton threw for a career-high five touchdowns and ran for another to lead No. 25 Purdue to a 59-7 win over Ball State yesterday."
Sports,"Usually, a teen driver learns how to shift a manual transmission in an empty parking lot or on a dead-end street. Marblehead race car driver Matt Dusenberry learned on a racetrack. It took the 17-year-old a few laps around Seekonk Speedway to learn how to get his 1980 Chevrolet Camaro into gear, but since then he's gotten up to speed ..."
Sports,"Marc Eddy threw three touchdown passes in Bentley's 42-7 Northeast-10 victory over American International yesterday in Springfield, breaking or tying school, New England, and national records in the process."
Sports,"  Holy Cross's first meeting with San Diego, last year, was a wild one out West, won by the Toreros, 46 45, in double overtime."
Sports,"  Although Chris Rix's fumble overshadowed Xavier Beitia's blocked field goal, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden will remember them both."
Sports,  Mike Nugent's 55 yard field goal as time expired gave ninth ranked Ohio State a 24 21 victory over Marshall yesterday.
Sports,  Notre Dame found a familiar way to make its problems go away    beat Michigan.
Sports,  Wali Lundy scored three touchdowns and Marquis Weeks returned a kickoff 100 yards against North Carolina for the second time in three years to give No. 15 Virginia a 56 24 victory yesterday.
Sports,"  Marion Barber III and Laurence Maroney each surpassed 100 yards rushing for the fifth time in 15 games, and No. 22 Minnesota fought off Illinois State in an unimpressive 37 21 victory yesterday."
Sports,  Revenge was the theme of the night when the University of Massachusetts hosted Colgate at McGuirk Stadium last night.
Sports,"  Jason White threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, Antonio Perkins tied an NCAA record with his eighth career punt return for a score, and No. 2 Oklahoma cruised to a 63 13 victory over Houston last night. Following a 3 yard touchdown run by Jackie Battle for Houston (0 2) on its opening drive, the Sooners scored touchdowns on ..."
World,"Syria and the Palestine Liberation Organisation opened a new chapter in their often turbulent ties today, saying they wanted to coordinate their efforts to make peace with Israel."
Sports,"  Sixth ranked Louisiana State showed no sign of the struggle that left it scrambling to beat Oregon State in overtime in its opener, rolling up 461 total yards and scoring on its first six possessions last night to blast Arkansas State, 53 3.Marcus Randall started for the Tigers (2 0) and completed 5 of 7 for 59 yards and ..."
Sports,"  J.J. Arrington ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns, and Aaron Rodgers completed 20 of 26 passes for 260 yards and two scores in No. 12 California's 41 14 victory over New Mexico State last night."
Sports,"ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- In recent years, Division 1-AA teams that have lost close games to lower-echelon 1-A programs have scoffed at talk of moral victories. Therefore, it wasn't surprising yesterday to see Northeastern players disappointed after losing to Navy, 28-24."
Sports,"  Chris Leak threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns in the rain yesterday, leading No. 11 Florida to a 49 10 rout of Eastern Michigan in the Gators' delayed season opener. Ciatrick Fason rushed for 105 yards and two TDs, while DeShawn Wynn, O.J. Small, Dallas Baker, Billy Latsko, and Skyler Thornton all scored once for Florida. The ..."
Sports,"EUGENE, Ore. -- Matt LoVecchio threw for a touchdown and BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 91 yards and another score to lead Indiana to a 30-24 upset of No. 24 Oregon last night."
Sports,"CLEMSON, S.C. -- Reggie Ball threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson with 11 seconds left to give Georgia Tech a 28-24 win over No. 20 Clemson last night."
Sports,"the second-longest active winning streak among Division 1-A schools behind Boise State's 13. Matt Leinart completed 20 of 31 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns without being intercepted, leaving the game for good late in the third quarter. He has passed for two or more TDs in 14 straight games. The Rams (0-2) hadn't been blanked since losing to ..."
Sports,"IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Ed Hinkel made a diving, fingertip catch for a key touchdown and No. 16 Iowa stiffened on defense when it needed to most to beat Iowa State, 17-10, yesterday."
Sports,"  Joel Statham completed 18 of 25 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns in No. 23 Maryland's 45 22 victory over Temple last night, the Terrapins' 12th straight win at Byrd Stadium."
Sports,SWAMPSCOTT -- Woburn prepared all week to defend against Swampscott's aerial offense. The Big Blue trained all week to defend against Woburn backs Mike McLaughlin and Tom Hart.
Sports,"Notre Dame of Hingham , often among the top girls' soccer programs in EMass, expected to compete for the Division 1 title this season. The Cougars didn't expect that they'd begin the season with a new coach."
Sports,"The fearsome threesome of North Andover , Watertown , and Amesbury will again prove that the Division 2 label doesn't indicate second-rate field hockey."
Sports,"ACTON -- Lucky, good, whatever. En route to consecutive win No. 38, a 14-9 victory over Marshfield last night, Acton-Boxboro needed good fortune and talent."
Sports,  Whom do we blame for what happened last night    a Russian woman Svetlana Kuznetsova taking home the US Open tennis championship?
Sports,"BEVERLY -- It's clear just from the title that a race like the ''Mountain Masochist Trail Run quot; isn't for everyone. It takes a certain kind of individual -- energetic, undaunted, determined -- to traverse 50 miles of wooded terrain in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, virtually nonstop, for fun."
Sports,"Cricket has a colorful vocabulary, with terms worthy of Monty Python. Bail -- one of the wooden crosspieces that sit atop the set of stumps to form a wicket."
Sports,"The junior varsity girls' soccer team at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody is going to have to do without its coach, Jennifer Walsh Beardsell, for a few weeks. She'll be in Athens working as a massage therapist for the athletes at the Paralympic Games, which begin Sept. 17."
Sports,"definition television and the National Football League are going to be entwined this season. All ABC and ESPN games are scheduled to be broadcast in HD. Fox plans to do as many as six games each week in HD, and CBS will do three. And each Wednesday and Thursday at 9 p.m., the NFL Network will have a 60 minute condensed ..."
Business,"Plenty of 15-year-olds would be happy to have a personal computer of their own. For Sophie Foreman of Austin, Texas, it's not enough. Her complaint: The PC is too plain."
Business,"US Airways, the most troubled of the nation's major airlines, has had to walk a tightrope the last few months, simultaneously talking tough to its unions while telling customers their frequent-flier miles are safe and the skies are still friendly."
Sports,"His team won only twice in Athens, but one of those victories was pure hoop ambrosia for Del Harris. And this is a man who has coached basketball at various locales for 44 years, guiding the likes of Moses Malone, Shaquille O'Neal, and Sidney Moncrief along the way."
Business,"CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Designers say it flies faster, farther, and smoother. Pilots say the latest collision-avoidance systems in the all-digital cockpit make it the safest in the air."
Sports,"As the Red Sox ready for a shot at post-season play, a group of batters across town prepares for their own championship finale where they'll face an impressive lineup of -- bowlers."
Business,Boston isn't the cheapest place to do business. Living and housing costs are steep. And you can't play golf year round.
Business,"The editors of 11 top medical journals shook up the staid world of academic publishing this past week when they decided to stop printing results of drug trials that aren't registered in a central database. Globe biotechnology reporter Jeffrey Krasner spoke with Dr. Jeffrey M. Drazen , editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, about how the policy should ..."
Business,"My friends laugh at me for watching ''Passions, quot; the campy daytime drama about occult doings in a New England hamlet. But my favorite soap is cutting-edge: It has been praised for featuring a Mexican-American family, a rare dash of color in the largely white world of recurring TV characters."
Sports,"setting start against Minnesota put the Charlotte Sting alone atop the Eastern Conference. Charlotte opened the game with a WNBA record 21 straight points and Charlotte Smith Taylor scored 13 in the Sting's 60 50 win over the Minnesota Lynx last night in Charlotte, N.C."
Business,"  The suit is back, and America's boardrooms and bars are looking smart again."
Sports,"  When the Tennessee Titans were forced to start the season 24 hours early because of Hurricane Ivan, their defense was ready."
Sports,Jose Maria Lopez lost what would have been the best result of his rookie FIA F3000 season when he was pitched into a spectacular accident after his front wing fell off.
Business,"So what's a dog's life like, anyhow? Scientists at Agencourt Bioscience Corp. in Beverly know. The biotech company helped to sequence the genetic coding that makes a dog a dog. Last month, the data was added to several public databases, making it available to biomedical and veterinary researchers around the world."
World,"PROVIDENCIALES, Turks  amp; Caicos Islands -- Hurricane Ivan dealt a mercifully glancing blow to Jamaica yesterday but immediately rebounded to a potent Category 5 storm and raged through open waters toward the Cayman Islands and Cuba. The death toll rose to 56."
World,"  Maintaining control over the North Caucasus region, where the plains of southern Russia give way to mountain ridges and the predominant faith changes from Orthodox Christianity to Islam, has been Moscow's headache for centuries."
World,"KAIPING, China -- In this city and many others in China, senior officials are embezzling tens of millions of dollars and fleeing overseas with their families."
World,  North Korea suggested yesterday that it would not participate in further six party negotiations over its nuclear program because of recent revelations that scientists in South Korea had illegally experimented with producing fissile material for nuclear weapons.
World,"  Europe's major powers have agreed to set a November deadline for Iran to meet demands meant to resolve concerns that it is secretly trying to make nuclear weapons, in a confidential document made available yesterday to the Associated Press."
World,  President Bush has ordered a partial cut in US assistance to Venezuela because of its alleged role in the international trafficking of women and children for sexual exploitation.
World,"  President Hamid Karzai chose the third anniversary yesterday of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States to launch his election manifesto and to effectively dismiss a powerful governor, hours after pledging to rein in regional clan leaders."
World," Their voices breaking, parents and grandparents of those lost on Sept. 11 stood at the World Trade Center site Saturday and marked the third anniversary of the attacks by reciting the names of the 2,749 people who died there..."
World,"LAHORE: General Pervez Musharraf has said he will stay army chief and president until 2007, as the law now permits him to do so, the first time he has clearly stated his intention to keep both offices."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon accused far rightists on Sunday of trying to incite civil war over his plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip and called for measures to curb such groups.
World," A government minister, now in Pyongyang, said he will seek an explanation from his North Korean hosts of a reported blast in the north of the country three days ago."
World,"The sonorous voice is familiar around the world. No matter what the crisis of the day, Kofi Annan #39;s soft baritone always manages to convey a sense of imperturbable gravitas."
World," Demonstrators broke into a U.N. compound in the western city of Herat on Sunday, a day after the Afghan government fired the city's warlord governor."
Sci/Tech,"Have you ever ordered, say, a new laptop online, and you were so excited about it that you kept hitting Fedex.com #39;s package tracker nine times an hour, day after day, like a lab rat flicking a lever to get his next hit of smack?"
Sci/Tech,"IT APPEARS THAT Germany #39;s T-Mobile has broken ranks and decided to test a complimentary IP based wireless technology,Flash-OFDM,in The Hague, the Netherlands."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello will start tomorrow #39;s Italian Grand Prix at Monza from pole position after setting the fastest time in final qualifying of 1 minute 20.
Sports,"  Running back Darius Walker didn #39;t play last week against Brigham Young, but Notre Dame coach Tyrone Willingham said the reason had nothing to do with any thoughts of holding Walker out as a freshman to preserve a year of eligibility."
Sports,"Smart pit strategy puts Jeremy Mayfield in the driver #39;s seat, while other contenders drop out. By BRANT JAMES, Times Staff Writer."
Sports, The Houston Astros came into Pittsburgh as baseball #39;s hottest team. They #39;re threatening to leave town as one of the coldest.
Sports,"The cap, glove, water cooler and bag of paper cups Billy Wagner left in his wake on the Shea Stadium field Saturday explained how he felt about his premature exit."
World,Iran on Sunday rejected European demands it halt its pursuit of nuclear technology but reiterated its readiness to provide assurances it would not use that technology to build atomic weapons.
World,HONG KONG Turnout is brisk in Hong Kong where voters could give pro-democracy leaders more clout than they #39;ve had since China reclaimed the area in 1997.
World,"  The Christian Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria was killed yesterday after an army helicopter transporting him and his entourage to a monastic enclave in northern Greece crashed into the sea, according to government and church officials."
Sci/Tech,"DNA testing, the same technology used in human paternity disputes and criminal investigations, is increasingly being used to verify canine bloodline claims."
Business,"The owner of the World Trade Center site announces plans to sue Saudi Arabia, three years to the day since 9/11. "
Sports,Rubens Barrichello topped a record-breaking qualifying session at Monza with the fastest ever lap in Formula One to grab pole position for today #39;s Italian Grand Prix.
World,Iran has rejected demands by Europe #39;s three major powers to abandon its uranium enrichment programme. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Riza Asifi said on Sunday Iran had already the technology required for 
World,The capital of an Afghanistan #39;s western province was engulfed in tension as demonstrators loyal toformer governor of Herat province looted and burned local army barracks and UN 
Sci/Tech,"IBM is looking to get a leg up on the competition with the October 15 launch of eServer 326, a rack-mounted server that supports AMD #39;s upcoming dual-core 64-bit processor."
Sports,Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho fired a broadside at referee Rob Styles for his decision not to award a penalty when Didier Drogba was brought down under a challenge from Ulises de la Cruz.
Sports, The highest stakes midseason race in NASCAR history shuffled playoff contenders in and out of the top 10 all night.
Sports,"The Seattle lefty gives up his 40th and 41st homers of the season as Boston wins 9-0. By Kirby Arnold. SEATTLE - One day after he joined baseball #39;s 40-home-run club, Manny Ramirez dragged Jamie Moyer into it."
Sports,"Playing the Minnesota Twins can be a painful process. On Saturday night, however, it literally was for the Tigers. Not only did they lose the game, 3-2, but two star players as well."
Sports,"The Salvadoran Soccer Federation fired national team coach Juan Ramon Paredes following two humiliating defeats in recent World Cup qualifiers, the federation said Saturday."
World,"President George W. Bush and his advisers like to say that sovereignty has been returned to the Iraqis. But the heart of the Iraqi capital, where the symbols of power are most concentrated, belongs to America."
World," Militants pounded central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar barrages ever, targeting the Green Zone and destroying a U.S. vehicle along a major street..."
Sci/Tech,"Online health advice for people with diabetes is often too complex to understand, research suggests."
Business,"WPP Group Inc., the world #39;s second- largest marketing and advertising company, said it won the bidding for Grey Global Group Inc."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has given AMD #39;s recently announced dual-core Opteron microprocessor its stamp of approval, announcing that in mid-2005 it will ship a version of its e326 server equipped with the chips."
Sports,"Ricky Davis wants a do-over. With his Cleveland Cavaliers near the end of a 17-win season and enjoying a rare blowout victory over visiting Utah on March 16, 2003, Davis did the unthinkable for basketball purists. He deliberately missed a shot at his own basket to pad his rebounding statistics in an attempt to record his  #64257; rst career triple-double."
Sports,"They opened their season Sept. 2 in the smallest of markets in Muncie, Ind., lucky to escape Ball State's lyric little bandbox with a 19-11 victory and luckier still that the game was not televised and broadcast back home to Boston."
Sports,"NAMES Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal returned to the starting lineup last night after issuing a public apology for his second DUI arrest in four years.  quot;I want to say I'm sorry to Bobby Cox and also all my teammates and all the fans, the baseball fans who follow me in my career and follow the Atlanta Braves, quot; Furcal said ..."
Sports,"   quot;Very definitely, we're still in this, quot; maintains Pat Noonan of the bandaged and bruised but still playoff hungry New England Revolution."
Sports,"Alecko Eskandarian had two goals and Jaime Moreno three assists, leading D.C. United to a 3-0 win over the Dallas Burn yesterday at Washington."
Sports,"Barring a miracle (which isn't coming), the National Hockey League owners will officially shut down operations Wednesday when the collective bargaining agreement expires. Jobs will be lost, arenas will be dark, and fans will be left waiting. Both sides, entrenched in their positions, deserve equal blame for not hammering out a deal. There are no bargaining sessions scheduled, and why ..."
Sports,  The finality of losing usually leaves the vanquished searching for answers. Not the United States hockey team.
Sports,"The only putt Mike Weir made yesterday in the Canadian Open came at a good time, a 6-footer for birdie on the 18th hole for a 1-under-par 70 that gave him a three-shot lead and left him in great shape to become the first Canadian in 50 years to win his national championship."
Sports,The task was clear for Jeremy Mayfield: Win the race and don't worry about the race to make NASCAR's playoffs.
Sports,"  Ghostzapper, by a neck. In a thrilling stretchlong duel down the middle of the track, a gallant Ghostzapper held off Saint Liam and won yesterday's  $500,000 Woodward Stakes, one of three Grade I races at Belmont Park leading up to the Breeders' Cup Oct. 30."
Sports,"So much about this week gives David Toms reason to be excited, but there is one aspect to the Ryder Cup that he is not looking forward to. His 7-year-old son Carter won't be at the proceedings."
Business,"WPP Group Plc, the world #39;s second- largest marketing and advertising company, said it won the bidding for Grey Global Group Inc."
Business,"Two sides with something to prove barrel down a narrow road at one another with no intention of letting up. If neither swerves at the last second, there will be a crash that inflicts heavy damage on both."
Business,"As the consummate  quot;corporate wife, quot; Denise Foderaro backed Frank Quattrone as he climbed the rungs to the pinnacle of Wall Street."
Business,"As Floridians pick up the pieces from the second devastating hurricane in less than a month, many are discovering the full effects of a decade of maneuvering "
Sci/Tech,"As more and more people get keyed into technology, computer experts are struggling for ways to fight internet traffic jams, computer worms and improve video webcasting, and a new report by Technology giants Intel has suggested that overlaying new "
Sci/Tech,The smart phone market will grow more crowded Wednesday with the debut of two devices directed at opposite ends of the customer spectrum: a BlackBerry for consumers with a newfangled keyboard and a Nokia phone-organizer for mobile business professionals.
Sports,"Six years later, the Czech Republic has found how bitter the taste of Nagano can be. In a game very similar to their shoot-out win over Canada in the semi-final at the 2002 Olympics "
Sports,Brazilian Rubens Barrichello led a Ferrari one-two in the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday to trigger a homecoming party for the Formula One champions.
Sports,"The Europeans head Stateside tomorrow for the 35th transatlantic golfing showpiece at Oakland Hills, Michigan. And the pressure is on for Donald, who travels as one of captain Bernhard Langer #39;s two wildcard choices."
Sports,Celtic will put Henri Camara and John Hartson together up front on Tuesday to face the might of Barcelona and Martin ONeill has no doubts about the partnership after seeing them destroy Dundee on Saturday.
Sports,"David Beckham #39;s goal against Primera Liga newcomer Numancia was the highlight of Real Madrid #39;s first league outing in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this season, according to the country #39;s sports press Sunday."
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson is not easily won over but Gabriel Heinze may just have bucked the trend at Manchester United. The 6.9million Argentina defender had a debut to remember after only linking up with his new team-mates four days before the game.
Sports,Australia are out to flex their muscles against part-timers USA at the Rose Bowl tomorrow and show the world they are serious about winning the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time.
Sports,"London, Sep 12.(PTI): The ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Kenya at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, made a record of sorts as it was attended by a crowd of about 12,000, the highest for any match at the ground."
Sports,"Move over, David Carr and the 2001 Fresno State gang of lore. This year #39;s team is quickly making its own mark in the college football world."
World,"TEHRAN, Iran Sept. 12, 2004 - Iran said Sunday it would not abandon uranium enrichment, rejecting a key demand by three European powers that have threatened to intensify pressure if Tehran does not curb its nuclear program."
World,"Greece has fired its air force chief after 17 people, including a top Greek Orthodox cleric, died in a helicopter crash Saturday. The Air Force #39;s Lieutenant General Panagiotis Papanikolaou was blamed for the "
World,Throngs of residents headed for polling places here on Sunday in legislative elections widely seen as a referendum on relations with mainland China.
World,Strong explosions have shaken central Baghdad and heavy fighting has erupted in a street notorious as a rebel stronghold. The interim Iraqi government and US forces 
World," PUL-I-CHARKI, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Hundreds of  Pakistanis who fought alongside the Taliban against U.S-led  forces after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States  were released from an Afghan jail Sunday after nearly three  years as prisoners of war."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  accused far rightists Sunday of trying to incite civil war over  his plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip and called  for measures to curb such groups.
World," Up to ten people were killed in  fierce fighting between Pakistani security forces and al  Qaeda linked fighters Sunday, taking the death toll to over 70  in one of the deadliest actions against the militants."
World," HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - At least seven supporters of  the ousted governor of Herat in western Afghanistan were killed  Sunday and 20 wounded in clashes with police and U.S. troops  after mobs burned U.N. offices, doctors said."
World, A senior U.S. official appointed to a  controversial multi million dollar project to promote democracy  in Arab countries insists he will not meddle in the politics of  the region.
World, Iran Sunday rejected European demands it  abandon sensitive nuclear activities but reiterated its  readiness to provide assurances that its atomic ambitions are  entirely peaceful.
World,Hurricane Ivan is battering the Cayman Islands after moving on from Jamaica where it killed at least 14 people.
World,"The soaring cost of the 2004 Olympic Games looks set to drive Greece deep into debt, its prime minister warns."
World,Description: Army Spec. Armin Cruz pleads guilty to maltreatment of prisoners and conspiracy to maltreat prisoners in a hearing related to the Abu Ghraib prison-abuse scandal.
World,"Ariel Sharon, the Israeli prime minister, accused some far-rightists today of trying to incite civil war and urged measures to curb such groups, which oppose his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip."
World,Rubens Barrichello leads home Michael Schumacher to seal a Ferrari one-two at the Italian Grand Prix.
World,"Almost 300,000 civil servants will be balloted for a one-day national strike\against government plans to cut jobs."
World,Singer Alicia Keys cancels a show in Jakarta following last week's bomb attack in the Indonesian capital.
World," A huge explosion rocked North Korea last week but U.S. and South Korean officials said on Sunday it was unlikely to have been a nuclear weapons test despite the appearance of a ""peculiar cloud"" over the area."
World," Up to ten people were killed in fierce fighting between Pakistani security forces and al Qaeda linked fighters Sunday, taking the death toll to over 70 in one of the deadliest actions against the militants."
World," The United States and Europe appeared closer to agreement ahead of a meeting of the UN nuclear watchdog over setting a deadline for Iran to allay suspicions it is secretly making atomic weapons, but Tehran insisted on its right to develop peaceful nuclear technology."
Sports," Notre Dame found a familiar way to make its problems go away  #151; beat Michigan. Using the ingredients that vaulted them to wins in coach Tyrone Willingham's first eight games two years ago, the Fighting Irish used a stingy defense, an opportunistic offense and a key special teams play to beat No. 8 Michigan 28 20 on Saturday."
World, Hundreds of Pakistanis jailed for fighting alongside the Taliban were released from an Afghan prison Sunday  #151; a major gesture meant to better strained relations between the neighboring countries.
Sports,"He breathes, hitting the poor kid quarterback from Michigan so hard the Maize racing stripes flee screaming from the Blue helmet. He breathes, stripping the ball from a Michigan receiver, pouring through to stuff a punt."
World,"HERAT, Afghanistan : Two United Nations buildings in the western Afghan city of Herat were attacked by demonstrators protesting the dismissal of governor Ismael Khan, UN and police officials told AFP."
Business," British advertising company WPP Group  Plc. has won the auction for U.S. rival Grey Global, agreeing  to pay about  $1.34 billion, sources familiar with the situation  said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"(CBS) Instead of using all ten fingers to type in your user names and passwords when you enter a secure web site or log on to your PC, Microsoft wants you to use the tip of just one finger."
Sports,Motorsport.com. Rubens Barrichello finally got the win he has been waiting for when he led Michael Schumacher across the line to take a Ferrari one-two at the Italian Grand Prix.
Sports,"World #39;s No.1 player must beat Australian to become first man since 1988 to win three majors in a year. By KEITH NIEBUHR, Times Staff Writer."
Sports,"Ghostzapper may have shown as much winning Saturday #39;s Grade 1, \$500,000 Woodward by a neck than he did winning previous stakes by open lengths."
World," Their voices breaking, parents and grandparents of those lost on Sept. 11 stood at the World Trade Center site Saturday and marked the third anniversary of the attacks by reciting the names of the 2,749 people who died there..."
World," Iran said Sunday it would not abandon uranium enrichment, rejecting a key demand by three European powers that have threatened to intensify pressure if Tehran does not curb its nuclear program.    Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said Iran already had the technology required for its nuclear fuel cycle, and would not reverse the situation..."
World,Hurricane Ivan moved steadily toward the Cayman Islands and western Cuba Sunday morning with the potential to cause catastrophic damage.
World,"Strong explosions and heavy fighting in central Baghdad has left at least eight people dead, the US army and witnesses said. The clashes flared as the US military pressed on with new offensives aimed at retaking "
World,"SEOUL, South Korea Sept. 12, 2004 - A large explosion occurred in the northern part of North Korea, sending a huge column of smoke into the air on an important anniversary of the communist regime, a South Korean news agency reported Sunday."
World,Will the deadly bombing of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta create a  quot;Madrid effect quot; in elections Down Under? The Oct. 9 vote is being hotly contested.
World,US forces continued to battle Iraqis in the insurgent bastion of Falluja on Wednesday as the kidnapping of two Italian aid workers in central Baghdad prompted workers for foreign charities workers to consider leaving Iraq.
World," A large explosion occurred in the northern part of North Korea, sending a plume of smoke more than two miles wide into the air on an important anniversary of the communist regime, a South Korean news agency reported Sunday. Secretary of State Colin Powell said the explosion Thursday was not a nuclear test but that it was not known yet what caused it..."
World," Militants pounded central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar barrages ever, targeting the Green Zone and destroying a U.S. vehicle along a major street..."
World," Militants pounded central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar barrages ever, targeting the Green Zone and destroying a U.S. vehicle along a major street..."
World," With a clash of mallets and the stomping of jumbo feet that shook the earth, the game was under way. Tense commands were shouted by pith helmeted players tied firmly to their two ton mounts..."
Business," British advertising company WPP  said on Sunday it won an auction for U.S. rival Grey Global, with what sources familiar with the matter said was a cash and stock deal worth about  #36;1.34 billion."
Sci/Tech, Jeffrey Moeser and his company are aiming to change the future of home entertainment.
World," TORONTO (CP)   One month before a trade mission to China, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Canada must do more business with the booming Asian giant, whose economy could soon surpass that of the world's economic engine, the United States."
World, Iran Sunday rejected European demands it abandon sensitive nuclear activities but reiterated its readiness to provide assurances that its atomic ambitions are entirely peaceful.
World," Russia will revamp its security forces and seek international cooperation to hunt militants in the wake of a school siege which killed more than 300 people nine days ago, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said Sunday."
Business," British advertising company WPP  said on  Sunday it won an auction for U.S. rival Grey Global, with what  sources familiar with the matter said was a cash and stock deal  worth about  $1.34 billion."
World," With its battle to kill the decade long U.S. ban on assault weapons won, the National Rifle Association is now setting its sights on the Nov. 2 presidential and congressional elections."
World," Russia will revamp its security forces  and seek international cooperation to hunt militants in the  wake of a school siege which killed more than 300 people nine  days ago, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said Sunday."
World,Namibia orders the deportation of about 400 textile workers after a dispute over working conditions.
Business,"US Airways and its pilots union said on Saturday that they were willing to resume talks over a \$295 million package of concessions, as time ran short for the company "
Sports,"Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova came back twice from a break down in the second set to beat compatriot Elena Dementieva 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the US Open."
Sports,"Brazil #39;s Rubens Barrichello won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, overcoming an unscheduled pit stop to finish 1.3 seconds ahead of Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher in a 1-2 finish for the Italian team on its home circuit."
Sports,"Birmingham, Sept. 12 (PTI): South Africa defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets in a Group B league match of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day cricket tournament at Edgbaston here today."
Sci/Tech," NAMPA, Idaho (Reuters) - Jeffrey Moeser and his company are  aiming to change the future of home entertainment."
Sci/Tech,"  Apart from upbringing and environment, scientists are discovering that genes and biology are more important in the fight against obesity than previously believed.    ""The people who are not increasing their weight have something special   they are resistant to obesity,"" said Philippe Froguel, an obesity exert and chair of genomic medicine at Imperial College in London..."
Sci/Tech,"You can learn a lot from a microbe. Right now, a tiny critter from the Dead Sea is teaching scientists new things about biotechnology, cancer, possible life on other worlds. And that's just for starters."
Business,"British advertising company WPP said on Sunday it won an auction for US rival Grey Global, with what sources familiar with the matter said was a cash-and-stock deal worth about \$1."
Business,"For years, the piece of paper has been tucked into Paul Carson #39;s insurance policy that outlined his hurricane deductible. He never thought about it until Hurricane Frances destroyed the garage roof of his Tamarac home."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks will end its three-week  quot;Freedom of Choice quot; online music promotion this week. Over 3 million songs were purchased during the sale, the company says."
World,"Hundreds of Pakistanis who have fought alongside the Taliban against US-led forces have been released from an Afghan jail. The 368 prisoners, the last of more than 2500 Pakistanis captured during the overthrow "
Sports," Rookies Bobby Crosby and Nick Swisher hit back to back homers in the eighth inning against Bob Howry, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 5 4 victory over the visiting Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. The A's rallied from a four run deficit in the final three innings to keep their AL West lead."
Sci/Tech,"Small, poor and 45 minutes from the nearest town with a shopping mall, West Virginia Wesleyan College couldn't attract enough students to fill its classrooms and improve its struggling finances. To survive and thrive, it needed to stand out. The answer, college leaders decided, was technology."
Sci/Tech,"A remote Mars life-detection strategy is being tested in the fjords of Scandanavia, with a goal of eventually identifying even a single biological cell hiding in the rugged landscape."
Sports,AFTER Justine Henin-Hardenne was upset in the US Open by Nadia Petrova - and subsequently dethroned as world No.1 - the Belgian was asked whether it was further confirmation that the Russians were coming.
Sports,Captain Ricky Ponting has questioned how much smaller teams can benefit from playing against the top teams in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Sports,Padraig Harrington took advantage of a huge mistake by Graeme McDowell to move into a share of the lead with nine holes to play at the Linde German Masters in Cologne today.
World,"GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan skirted Grand Cayman with winds near 250 km/h today, uprooting trees, bursting the banks of canals and flooding some homes on the island as it churned toward Cuba."
World,"Russia will revamp its security forces and seek international cooperation to hunt militants in the wake of a school siege which killed more than 300 people nine days ago, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said Sunday."
World, A second militant group claimed on Sunday to be holding two female Italian aid workers in Iraq and threatened to kill them if Italy's government did not withdraw its troops from Iraq within 24 hours.
Sports, LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - LenDale White carried the  ball 14 times for 123 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead  top-ranked Southern California to a dominating 49-0 shutout of  Colorado State at the Coliseum.
Sports, Brazilian Rubens Barrichello led a  Ferrari one two in the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday to trigger  a homecoming party for the Formula One champions.
Sci/Tech,IBM next week will begin shipping the second generation of its rack-mounted dual processor servers based on Advanced Micro Devices #39; Opteron microprocessor.
Sports,Graeme Smith led South Africa to a thumping nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Birmingham on Sunday.
World,"The surgeon who treated a young Jakarta blast victim fears the five-year-old may have paralysis, reports Connie Levett from Singapore."
Sports,"Southampton, September 12: The Indian team might have regained its momentum with an easy victory over Kenya in their ICC Champions Trophy opener, but captain Sourav Ganguly wants batsmen Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh to strike form before the crucial "
World,"Hurricane Ivan, with wind speeds near 155 mph, is approaching Grand Cayman and moving toward Cuba, as Florida residents brace for a third storm to hit the state in a month."
World,"The United States does not believe that a large explosion in North Korea was related to the communist country #39;s suspected nuclear weapons program, President Bush #39;s foreign policy advisers said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN     CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- NASA's hurricane-damaged spaceport should be able to withstand the wind and rain from Ivan if the storm stays well to the west, the Kennedy Space Center's director said Saturday..."
Business,A US trade body Friday agreed to comply with a NAFTA panel ruling concluding that Canadian softwood lumber imports are no threat to the US industry.
Business,ASSET management companies (AMCs) concede that the immaturity of the Indian mutual fund industry forces fund managers to spend substantial amounts of time in sales activities.
Business,"Vienna: OPEC plans to adjust its price band before the end of the year, although not in order to stabilise the market as it claims but to justify sky-high oil prices, analysts say."
Business,"Mortgage rates around the country went up last week, although 30-year mortgages still were below 6 percent for a sixth straight week."
Sci/Tech,"Intel announced its plans on Thursday to improve the Internet by making it safer, more useful, reliable, and accessible. At Fall IDF (Intel Developer Forum), Pat Gelsinger, Senior Vice President and Chief "
Sci/Tech,"Chipmaking giant Intel Corporation believes that its future lies in dual-core chips. Speaking at last weeks Intel Developer Forum here, Intel President and COO Paul Otellini "
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) will reopen Monday Sept. 13 to all 14,000 employees. KSC has been closed for normal business since Sept."
Sports,Triple jumper Christian Olsson of Sweden and 400-meter runner Tonique Williams-Darling of the Bahamas split the \$1 million jackpot by winning Sunday at the season #39;s final Golden League track meet.
Sports,  Kaiserslautern eased the pressure on the underfire coach Kurt Jara with their first win of the season at Hansa Rostock on Sunday.
Sports,"Feeley played well enough coming off the bench in the Dolphins #39; season-opening loss to earn a start this week at Cincinnati, coach Dave Wannstedt said Sunday."
World,"ASHINGTON, Sept. 12 - Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said today that a huge explosion that took place Thursday on North Korea #39;s border with China was likely  quot;not any kind of nuclear event, quot; but he said "
World,"A curfew has been imposed on the Afghan city of Herat after protests over the sacking of former governor Ismail Khan, local television reports said."
World,A US envoy said Sunday that American military experts might work alongside Syrians to stop militants crossing the Syrian-Iraqi border to fight coalition forces.
World,"Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini will travel to the Mideast in an effort to free two female aid workers taken hostage in Iraq, the ministry announced today."
World,Italian police have apprehended more than 650 illegal immigrants in southern Italy in what is reported to be one of the largest daily influxes of third world migrants.
Sports,"Jerry Rice set his 35th NFL record and caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Matt Hasselbeck, leading the Seattle Seahawks to a 14-3 first-quarter lead over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night."
Sports," Quarterback A.J. Feeley will remain in the Miami Dolphins' lineup  #151; at least for now. Feeley played well enough coming off the bench in the Dolphins' season opening loss to earn a start this week at Cincinnati, coach Dave Wannstedt said Sunday."
Sports," After finishing 13 3 last season, the Kansas City Chiefs are thinking Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos always think Super Bowl, even though they've made the playoffs just twice in the five years since John Elway retired and haven't won a postseason game. So while it may be premature to think of their meeting in Denver on Sunday night as an AFC championship game preview, it could be critical in the AFC West, where the Chiefs and Broncos figure to battle for the title."
Sports, Orioles rookie left hander Erik Bedard has been shut down for the remainder of the year after pitching more than 133 innings in his first full season following elbow ligament replacement surgery.
Sports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Joey Galloway strained a groin muscle in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins and the team said he would not return.
Sports, Toronto ace Roy Halladay threw 25 pitches Sunday during his second simulated game in four days.
Business," A federal judge may have sent a gift  to all merger minded U.S. executives when he rejected the  government's request to block Oracle Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> bid for  PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> last week."
Sports,com. Commissioner Bud Selig underwent surgery on Monday to remove a cancerous melanoma skin lesion from his forehead at New York #39;s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Sci/Tech, A federal judge may have sent a gift to all merger minded U.S. executives when he rejected the government's request to block Oracle Corp.'s  bid for PeopleSoft Inc.  last week.
Sports," Padraig Harrington rallied to a three stroke victory in the German Masters on a windy Sunday, closing with a 2 under par 70 and giving his game a big boost before the Ryder Cup."
Sci/Tech," A panel of experts from Israel and abroad on Sunday urged the government to immediately halt fish farming in Israel's Red Sea coastal waters, saying pollution from operation is killing a unique coral reef."
Business," British advertising company WPP  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WPP.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WPP.L</A> said on Sunday it has won an auction for U.S. rival  Grey Global <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GREY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GREY.O</A>, with what sources familiar with the  matter said was a cash and stock deal worth about  $1.34  billion."
World," Al Gore's stiff jokes are gone now, replaced by recount jokes. The cautious campaigner of 2000 is gone, too, replaced by a fire breathing Bush basher."
World," For environmentalists hoping to turn anger at President Bush into electoral votes for John Kerry, the biggest and perhaps only field of dreams is a nuclear waste dump site in Nevada."
World," President Bush made an unexpected visit to the Russian Embassy on Sunday where he signed a book of condolences for victims of the school hostage seizure and expressed outrage at the actions of ""evil terrorists."""
World," Fifty days out from the US presidential election, the rhetoric is becoming nastier between George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry, as the US president's lead appears to be solidifying."
Sports," Ireland's Padraig Harrington  demonstrated his return to form five days before the Ryder Cup,  with victory in the German Masters on Sunday."
World," HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Seven supporters of an  ousted Afghan governor were killed and 20 were wounded on  Sunday in clashes with police and U.S. troops after crowds  torched U.N. offices, medics and witnesses said."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  accused far rightists Sunday of trying to incite civil war over  his plan to withdraw from Gaza, while tens of thousands of the  premier's opponents massed to denounce the pullout."
World," Syria and Lebanon rejected any outside  role in shaping their relations Sunday, a day after a top State  Department official said Damascus should pull its troops from  its small neighbor."
Business,"Hurricane Ivan looks set to cost tour operators as they race to get customers out of harm's way, though future bookings may not suffer too much."
World,"A curfew is put on the Afghan city of Herat after protests at the sacking of its former governor, TV reports say."
World,Roger Federer will go for his third Grand Slam title of 2004 against Lleyton Hewitt at the US Open on Sunday.
World,"Australia's main political leaders clash over the country's role in Iraq, ahead of next month's general election."
Sci/Tech,AMD uses a technology called PowerNow to control power supply to the processor depending upon how much of the processing power is being used.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade, company researchers said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"During its bi-annual Developers Forum in San Francisco this week, the chipmaker focused on promoting its next-generation Itanium and Xeon processors."
Sports,Ferrari #39;s Rubens Barrichello admitted he was relieved after his race strategy earned him his first victory of the season at the Italian Grand Prix.
Sports,Double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes finished second on her return to action in the 1500m at the final Golden League meeting of 2004 in Berlin on Sunday.
Sports,Norwich City climbed out of the bottom three and Tottenham maintained their unbeaten start to the start to the season in a 0-0 draw notable for some fine goalkeeping and defending.
World,"Secretary of State Colin Powell says the United States believes a recent explosion in North Korea was, in his words, not a nuclear event."
World,American forces with their Iraqi allies penetrated the northern city of Samarrah for the first time in a month yesterday in an attempt to recapture territory that has slipped out of coalition control in recent weeks.
World,"BERLIN Poland #39;s ambassador to Germany says Poland considers the question of World War Two reparations closed. Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939 to start World War Two, and last week, the Polish parliament "
World,"Democrats are vowing to roll back a sharp increase in premiums announced this month, and the Bush campaign is seeking to blame lawmakers for the rise."
World,Hurricane Ivan lost some strength as it hit the Cayman Islands and Cuba but was still capable of causing tremendous damage.
World," A suspected arson fire engulfed an apartment complex in suburban Columbus Sunday, killing eight people and forcing others to jump from third story windows to escape, firefighters said.    The fire in Prairie Township came just six weeks after three fires were set in the same building in an empty apartment and hallway, said Fire Chief Steve Feustel..."
World," A few years back, Zhang Yimou was a bit miffed that fellow filmmaker Ang Lee was faster on the draw in elevating the martial arts epic to serious cinema. But now that Lee's ""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"" has broken the genre into the mainstream among Western audiences, Zhang is happy to follow his lead..."
World," The founder of the world's largest Christian broadcasting network has sought repeatedly to prevent a former male employee from going public with allegations of a sexual encounter between them eight years ago, a newspaper reported Sunday.    Paul Crouch, 70, president of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, reached a  $425,000 settlement in 1998 with the former worker who threatened to sue over claims he had been unjustly fired from the network, the Los Angeles Times said..."
World," Militants pounded central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar barrages ever, targeting the Green Zone and destroying a U.S. vehicle along a major street..."
World, Demonstrators stormed U.N. compounds and stoned U.S...
Sci/Tech,"Trend Micro has announced the up coming availability of Trend Micro Mobile Security for UIQ in January 2005, with a free trial to June."
Sports,"RICHMOND, Va.  NASCAR hasn #39;t even unveiled its Chase for the Championship and already there #39;s a problem. When it came up with the idea of a 10-race playoff, NASCAR correctly realized there would "
World,"SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - A mushroom-shaped cloud was seen in North Korea last Thursday following a large explosion, a South Korean news agency reported Sunday."
Sports," It was win and in for Jeremy Mayfield, who couldn't hide his excitement when NASCAR chairman Brian France stopped to congratulate him on racing his way into the playoffs."
Business," Investors are expected to focus on oil prices and corporate earnings outlooks this week, and the slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks."
Sci/Tech," As co stars of an elite, wireless oriented tech show they were improbable indeed: A weed whacker, a blender and a boombox. Their decibel assault at this year's 6th annual DEMOmobile show was the perfect foil for its most celebrated product, a noise canceling cell phone headset called Jawbone."
Sports," Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suarez won their third straight U.S. Open women's doubles title by beating singles champion Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena Likhovtseva 6 4, 7 5 Sunday."
World," A US special envoy left for China, South Korea and Japan in a bid to jump start North Korean nuclear talks, the State Department said, as the UN nuclear watchdog chief warned Pyongyang could develop up to six atomic bombs."
World,"Grunting tennis pro. Evil brat. Marie Antoinette. What kind of roles are these for a young, blond Hollywood ingnue?"
World," Tens of thousands of Jewish settlers and their backers demonstrated in Jerusalem on Sunday against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to evacuate all settlements from Gaza and four West Bank enclaves in a rally held against a backdrop of assassination threats and warnings of civil war.    The withdrawal plan has upset the Israeli political scene since it was announced last year, turning Sharon's backers into opponents and detractors into supporters..."
World," In heat or wind, before a crowd for or against him, facing Andre Agassi's baseline bashing or Tim Henman's get to the net style: When Roger Federer is on his game, it doesn't seem to matter what he has to deal with. Now Lleyton Hewitt will try to disrupt him..."
World," A huge mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea was not caused by a nuclear explosion, South Korean and U.S. officials said Sunday, but they said the cause was a mystery..."
Sports,MICHAEL Vaughan last night dreamed of capping a spectacularly successful summer for England with an appearance in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Sports,  The surging Boston Red Sox attempt to win their seventh straight series when they conclude a four game set against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
World,"SEOUL, South Korea Sept. 12, 2004 - A huge mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea was not caused by a nuclear explosion, South Korean and US officials said Sunday, but they said the cause was a mystery."
World,Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital 
Sports,"Alana Beard scored 21 points to help the Washington Mystics keep their playoff hopes alive with a 75-63 victory over the Houston Comets on Sunday. The Mystics, winners of three straight, closed on a 6-0 run, capped by Beard's layup with 34 seconds remaining."
Sci/Tech,"NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson announced on Friday that they will begin implementing new anti piracy technology to weed out video piracy."
Sports, Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt named AJ Feeley as his starting quarterback for next Sunday #39;s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Sports,"Bangladesh were thrashed by nine wickets in their Champions Trophy match against South Africa at Edgbaston on Sunday. Bizarrely electing to bat first, the Tigers mustered just 93 runs before being bowled out in the 32nd over."
Sports,"Poor tackling, missed opportunities and turnovers plagued Illinois through a 1-11 season last year and all were factors again in Saturday #39;s 35-17 loss to UCLA."
Sports, Tyrone Willingham never showed a trace of doubt. Not following last season's 5 7 finish by Notre Dame. Not after a deflating season opening loss to Brigham Young. Not when the Fighting Irish trailed 9 0 at halftime to Michigan on Saturday.
World, President Vicente Fox fired Mexico City's police chief Monday for allegedly bungling the response to a mob attack that killed two federal police officers. Fox's action sharply increases a political clash with leaders of the opposition led capital ahead of the 2006 presidential race.
Business," Investors will be looking to consumer spending in the coming week on Wall Street, as the government releases figures on consumer prices and retail sales and major retailers release earnings reports."
Sci/Tech, Amateur hurricane busters have come up with any number of crackpot ideas to spare Florida from ferocious storms. Among them: blowing hurricanes away with giant fans or blowing them up with nuclear warheads.
Business,"BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Enel, Italy #39;s biggest power company, put in the highest bid for the Slovak government #39;s stake in Slovenske Elektrarne, the country #39;s top power generator."
Business,The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to decide by Wednesday whether automobile emissions tests could be mandatory for communities in the metropolitan area.
Sci/Tech,A consortium of companies wants to build on the progress of the Serial ATA hard drive interface in PCs by creating a similar offering for consumer electronics devices.
Sports,Roger Federer -- and the summer #39;s best performer -- Lleyton Hewitt -- play off for the year #39;s final Grand Slam. It #39;s difficult to imagine a better matchup than Federer and Hewitt.
Sports,"Berlin, Germany - Soon after claiming athletics #39; biggest single financial award this year, Christian Olsson offered perhaps the understatement of the year."
World,"Crowds filled downtown Jerusalem to protest at the proposed pullout, most of them Orthodox Jews. A huge banner behind the stage set the theme: Disengagement tears the people apart."
World, The South American trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union said after a ministerial meeting Sunday they hope to conclude stalled talks about free trade agreement on time.
Sports," Rosie Gacioch, whose baseball experiences during the World War II era helped inspire the 1992 movie ""A League of Their Own,"" died at 89."
Sports," With as well as No. 18 Purdue is playing right now, it appears there is only one thing that can slow down these Boilermakers  #151; the bye."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   There was a moment before the last federal election when medicare reform became more than just a campaign promise for Prime Minister Paul Martin.
World," HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Up to seven supporters of an  ousted Afghan governor were killed and 20 wounded on Sunday in  clashes with police and U.S. troops in the western city of  Herat, which was placed under night curfew."
Business,"The British advertising agency WPP Group said today that it had won the bidding for Grey Global Group, the world #39;s last large independent advertising "
Sci/Tech,"I left work on September 10th at 9:00 PM. An hour before, my coworker was getting nervous. She was leaving on a trip to Italy on the 12th and wanted to meet me at 8:30 AM on the 11th to go over what projects of hers I needed to steer in her absence. I rolled my eyes and complained that no one schedules meetings at 8:30 in the morning, and convinced her to postpone the meeting to 10:00 AM. "
Sci/Tech,"A small newly found object, temporarily designated S/2004 S 3, has been seen orbiting Saturn #39;s outer F ring. The tiny object, seen in this movie centered in a green box, orbits the planet at a distance of "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Tottenham remained unbeaten by drawing with Norwich Sunday, 0-0, in the only Premiership fixture of the day."
World,"Children were arriving at the school on Bakhrushina Street in central Moscow: small girls with oversize ribbons festooning their hair, small boys, fidgety and chattering, dwarfed by large satchels."
World,"ROME : Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini was to leave for the Middle East, as Rome pressed on with efforts to win the release of two Italian aid workers kidnapped in Iraq, his ministry said."
Sci/Tech,"Sep 10, 2004 (financialwire.net via COMTEX) -- (FinancialWire) Remember those  quot;End of the World quot; signs? Well, Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks Inc. is ending its 49 cent-per-song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said on Thursday."
Sports,"  When Yelena Dementyeva lost to fellow Russian Anastasia Myskina in the French Open final in June, she could barely hold back the tears."
Sports,  Osasuna fought back from a goal down and a sending off to claim their first win of the season with a resounding 3 1 victory at Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
World,Up to seven supporters of an ousted Afghan governor have been killed and 20 wounded in clashes with police and US troops in the western city 
Sports, Vicente Padilla pitched 6 2 3 shutout innings in his best start since coming off the disabled list and led the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 4 2 Sunday to complete a three game sweep.
Sports, Georgia's depth and defense kept the Bulldogs unbeaten.
Business,"While fans of Michael Eisner argue that his 20-year legacy of continued financial and stock growth at the Walt Disney Co. is a strong achievement, Wall Street observers say his record is more mixed."
Business,The South American trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union said after a ministerial meeting Sunday they hope to conclude stalled talks about free-trade agreement on time.
Business,"In the old days in Japan, a merger between two banks would have been quietly brokered behind closed doors. But the current clash between two major Japanese banks over competing "
Sci/Tech,Scientists are hopeful they can retrieve particles of solar wind from a capsule that crashed in the desert last week. By Peter N. Spotts  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
Sci/Tech,MICROSOFT is working on technology that will give companies more control over whether to prohibit devices that can easily be used to transfer data to and from personal computers.
Sci/Tech,TV broadcasts to the mobile phone moved a step nearer reality today when the big five handset vendors announced a co-operation deal to investigate mobile broadcast services.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is introducing a new line of keyboards and mice, including some with fingerprint readers that lets users scan a finger instead of having to enter a log-in name and password when accessing online services or logging on to the PC."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems announced it is acquiring NetSolve, which provides real-time monitoring of the performance of corporate data networks."
Sci/Tech,RealNetworks says it sold more than three million tracks thanks to an aggressive three-week price promotion in the US. The company halved the cost of tracks to 49 cents in mid-August to try to tempt consumers away from Apple #39;s iTunes music store.
Sci/Tech,"US communications regulators insisted on Thursday that the United States was making progress in rolling out high-speed Internet service, despite falling further behind other countries."
Sci/Tech, Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly two dozen dead sea turtles have washed up on Maryland and Delaware beaches in the past 10 days. At least nine of the animals, which are among six endangered "
Sports,Padraig Harrington of Ireland exceeded his and Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer #39;s expectations yesterday when he claimed the German Masters title with an 11th-hour return to form.
Sports,Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to climb to third in English soccer #39;s Premiership after a 0-0 draw at home against newly promoted Norwich.
Sports,"Arsenal stretched its unbeaten run in the English Premier League to 45 games, while Real Madrid and FC Barcelona stayed perfect in the Spanish league."
Sports,Not following last season #39;s 5-to-7 finish by Notre Dame. Not after a deflating season-opening loss to Brigham Young. Not when the Irish trailed 9-to-zero at halftime to Michigan.
Sports,  The Los Angeles Sparks aim for their seventh straight win at home when they host the Sacramento Monarchs on Sunday at the Staples Center.
Sports,Yesterday #39;s 0-0 draw at Hearts left Rangers fourth behind Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and without an away goal in three league games.
Sports,Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a touchdown and had 164 yards rushing and the Washington Redskins used a stifling defense to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-10 in Joe Gibbs #39;s return to the National Football League Sunday in Landover 
Sports,Chan Ho Park couldn #39;t hold the lead after Mark Teixeira #39;s first home run. Francisco Cordero made sure Teixeira #39;s second one held up for the Texas Rangers.
World,"Hurricane Ivan has battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 240kph winds, flooding homes, ripping off roofs and toppling trees three stories tall as its powerful eye thundered past just offshore."
World," Hong Kong voters made a strong turnout Sunday in a hard fought legislative election being closely watched by Beijing. As of 5:30 pm, turnout was 35."
World, Indonesian police on Sunday reenacted Thursday #39;s car bomb attack in front of the Australian Embassy that killed nine people and injured 182 others.
World,"Greece #39;s air force chief of staff was sacked Sunday over delays in launching a rescue operation after a weekend helicopter crash that killed the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, the church #39;s number two."
World,"Before the tragedy of Beslan, Vladimir Putin lived in a vibrant young democracy. Voters gave a Kremlin-backed party an overwhelming mandate in parliamentary elections in December, and "
World,A US envoy on a Middle East tour said Sunday that America has suggested having its military experts work alongside Syrians to stop militants from crossing the Syrian-Iraqi border 
World,JERUSALEM Tens of thousands of Jewish settlers and their backers essentially shut down much of Jerusalem today. They took to the streets to protest a plan to evacuate settlements in Gaza and the West Bank.
World,"Simona Torretta and Simona Pari share the same first name, the same age, the same job and the same dedication to the Iraqi people."
World,"Palermo, Sicily Almost 800 illegal immigrants arrived in southern Italy aboard only three boats Sunday in one of the largest influxes of refugees that Italy has seen in a single day."
World," Hong Kong's main pro democracy party  demanded on Monday a partial recount of the vote in the city's  legislative elections, after officials had failed to announce a  single result eight hours after polls closed."
World," Simona Torretta and Simona Pari share the  same first name, the same age, the same job and the same  dedication to the Iraqi people."
World,"Democracy candidates picked up at least one more seat in parliament, according to exit polls."
World,Presidential campaigning in Afghanistan is shadowed by a new insurgent group plan for disruptions.
Business,"S Airways filed for Chapter 11 protection this afternoon, its second round in bankruptcy in two years, after workers refused the airline #39;s push for \$800 million in wage and benefit cuts so that it could lower its costs."
Business,"Japanese stocks may rise after oil prices fell by the most in three months, allaying concern higher fuel costs will slow global economic growth."
Business,"Oracle Corp. Chief Executive Larry Ellison took home \$3.85 million in salary and bonuses in fiscal 2004, according to a Friday filing with securities regulators."
World,Italy is urging Libya to tackle the swelling flow of illegal migrants as hundreds more land on Italian shores. 
World,A conference on genetically-modified crops opens in Germany with calls for Europe to take up GM foods.
World,"THE US will pursue sanctions against Iran if Tehran does not renounce its quest for nuclear weapons, a top US official said today."
World,A US court martial in Baghdad has sentenced a soldier to eight months in jail for maltreating and conspiring to maltreat Iraqi detainees.
World,"Singapore, Sep 12 (UNI) An Australian policeman and an Italian bank security guard are set to fight a legal battle over the parentage of five-year old Elisabeth Manuela Banbin Musu, who is in coma in a Singapore hospital after suffering severe injuries in "
Sports,"MONZA, Italy Those who did not see the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday will not be surprised to hear that Ferrari finished first and second for the eighth time this season."
Sports,Christian Olsson of Sweden and Tonique Williams-Darling of the Bahamas split the \$1 million-US Golden League bonus by winning their events at the ISTAF athletics meet Sunday.
Sports,"After 10 consecutive one-day defeats, South Africa regained a scrap of self-belief yesterday with a nine-wicket win over Pool B whipping boys Bangladesh, whose bold decision to bat first went badly wrong."
Sports,"When the Red Sox return to Fenway Park next week, don #39;t be surprised if  quot;MVP quot; chants for Manny Ramirez start to become a fixture."
Sports,"Bracy Walker got one of the game balls and rightfully so. Needing intravenous fluids to fight off dehydration, Walker rescued the Detroit Lions from the NFL #39;s longest road losing streak Sunday."
Sports,"Bartolo Colon pitched seven sharp innings, Garret Anderson drove in three runs and the Anaheim Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 11-0 Sunday."
World," quot;I am a journalist. I #39;m dying, I #39;m dying, quot; screamed Mazen al-Tumeizi, a correspondent for the Arabic television channel al-Arabiya, after shrapnel from a rocket fired by an American helicopter slammed into his back."
World,"TEHRAN: France, Britain and Germany proposing a November deadline for Iran to dispel concern that it has a covert atom bomb program."
World, Australia #39;s political leaders went head to head yesterday in a national debate dominated by the war on terror as campaigning for the Oct 9 polls resumed.
World,"A PIECE of shrapnel remains lodged in the brain of the five-year-old girl badly hurt in Thursday #39;s Jakarta bombing, and her doctors said she was almost certain to be paralysed."
Business,"WPP said on Sunday that it had won the bidding for Grey Global Group, the seventh-largest agency company, ending a summer-long takeover battle in which it outlasted Havas of France and a US private equity firm, Hellman Friedman."
World,The company's announcement followed workers' refusal to accept \$800 million in wage and benefit cuts to lower costs.
World,"Roger Federer became the first man since 1988 to win three Grand Slam tournaments in a year, thoroughly outclassing Lleyton Hewitt 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-0."
World," A suspected arson fire raced through an apartment complex in suburban Columbus on Sunday, killing 10 people who lived in the same apartment and forcing others to jump from third story windows to escape.    At least 53 people were left homeless by the blaze in Prairie Township, which destroyed the building's roof and third floor, melted siding and left its wooden skeleton exposed..."
World," US Airways Group Inc., the nation's seventh largest airline, filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday for the second time in two years..."
World," Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding a day of violence that killed nearly 60 people nationwide as security appeared to spiral out of control.    At least 37 people were killed in Baghdad alone..."
World," Hurricane Ivan battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 150 mph winds Sunday, flooding homes, ripping off roofs and toppling trees three stories tall as its powerful eye thundered past just offshore.    Ivan has killed at least 60 people in its path of destruction across the Caribbean and was headed next for western Cuba, where it was expected to hit Monday..."
World, The only whooshing sound Hurricane Ivan stirred in the Keys and populous South Florida on Sunday was a sigh of relief from residents no longer fearful the 150 mph storm would make a direct hit...
World," Hurricane Ivan battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 150 mph winds Sunday, flooding homes, ripping off roofs and toppling trees three stories tall as its powerful eye thundered past just offshore.    Ivan has killed at least 60 people in its path of destruction across the Caribbean and was headed next for western Cuba, where it was expected to hit Monday..."
World, The only whooshing sound Hurricane Ivan stirred in the Keys and populous South Florida on Sunday was a sigh of relief from residents no longer fearful the 150 mph storm would make a direct hit...
World," The undead came alive once more over the weekend as ""Resident Evil: Apocalypse"" debuted at No. 1 at the box office, bringing in  $23.7 million..."
Business, Flight attendants at US Airways  on Sunday said they had rejected a new proposal by the airline on cuts in wages and benefits which they said fail to improve on sick leave and reserve policies.
Business," The average U.S. retail price of gasoline fell slightly over the last two weeks to about  #36;1.86 a gallon, restoring a trend of declines after a modest increase late last month, according to the nationwide Lundberg survey of about 7,000 gas stations released on Sunday."
Business," OPEC may resist calls to raise oil output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear of turning a decline from record prices into a rout."
Business,"China will be the third largest advertising economy by 2011, beating the UK and Germany, according to a report published yesterday."
Sports," Barry Bonds hit his 699th home run, and the San Francisco Giants regained the NL wild card lead with a 5 2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday."
Sports," Jeff Garcia threw a 46 yard touchdown pass and ran for another TD in his Cleveland debut, leading the Browns to their first opening week win since 1999, a 20 3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday."
World," WASHINGTON (AP)   The key to stopping the ethnic violence in western Sudan rests not with the United States alone but with the United Nations, other African countries and Sudan itself, President George W. Bush's foreign policy advisers said Sunday."
Business," US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A>,  squeezed severely by low cost rivals and soaring fuel prices  and failing in its drive for new labor concessions, filed for  bankruptcy protection on Sunday for the second time in two  years."
Business," Flight attendants at US Airways  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A> on Sunday said they had rejected a new proposal by the  airline on cuts in wages and benefits which they said fail to  improve on sick leave and reserve policies."
Sports, Martin Brodeur casually strolled through Canada's dressing room on Sunday with a noticeable wrap on his injured left wrist.
Sports," Roger Federer emphasized his position  as the world's best player by demolishing former champion  Lleyton Hewitt 6 0, 7 6, 6 0, to win his first U.S. Open title  on Sunday."
Sports," Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a  touchdown and had 164 yards rushing and the Washington Redskins  used a stifling defense to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 10  in Joe Gibbs's return to the National Football League Sunday in  Landover, Maryland."
Sports, Juan Pierre had three hits and A.J.  Burnett pitched eight solid innings as the Florida Marlins  salvaged a split of their key four game series against the  Chicago Cubs with an 11 1 win in the series finale in National  League play Sunday.
Business,Early holiday wishes. Sirius Satellite Radio (nasdaq: SIRI - news - people ) is looking to unwrap its blockbuster gift a year ahead of schedule.
World," Ten years after it was born out of the carnage of three California mass shootings, the federal assault weapons ban is fading out of existence Monday."
Sports, Vijay Singh teed off his  reign as the new world number one in victorious style when he  won the Canadian Open on its 100th anniversary on Sunday at the  third extra hole of a play off with home hope Mike Weir.
World,"An ongoing battle between Pakistani forces and suspected al Qaeda fighters Sunday in a tribal area near the border with Afghanistan has left six suspected terrorists and 12 Pakistani forces dead, two government officials told "
Business,"Orange joined the Christmas scramble for customers willing to experiment with new 3G services yesterday, offering four handsets, a competitively priced service and a target of four million customers, split between Britain and France, within two years."
Business,Crude oil futures may rise in New York on speculation Hurricane Ivan could disrupt output from platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as the storm nears the US mainland this week.
Sports,Shaun Alexander scores three touchdowns on Sunday to get the Seahawks off to a good road-season start with a 21-7 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Sports,"The Steelers grind out a tough win with new addition Duce Staley and old horse Jerome Bettis, holding off a late Raiders' rally to win, 24-21, on Sunday."
Sports,Zero turnovers and an efficient 17-for-24 day with two touchdowns for Drew Brees enables San Diego to score a 27-20 triumph over the Texans in Houston.
Sports,Gil Meche pitches a five-hitter for his second career shutout and Raul Ibanez hits a two-run shot to lead Seattle over Boston 2-0 Sunday.
Sports,<em>  Gene Simmons and his tongue came to Richmond International Raceway last weekend to promote three KISS-themed NASCAR vehicles and a line of die-cast collectible replicas.</em>
Sports,"Over at USA Today -- Slogan: ""All the News That's Fit to Print in Four Paragraphs or Less"" -- they got together the last couple of weeks and asked the staff to vote for the ""10 things to change in sports."""
Sports,Charlotte opens the game with a WNBA-record 21 straight points in the Sting's 60-50 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night.
Sports,"Ireland #39;s Padraig Harrington demonstrated his return to form five days before the Ryder Cup, with victory in the German Masters on Sunday."
Sports,"  Martin Brodeur took one for the team. After sitting out yesterday #39;s morning skate, Canada #39;s top goalie chose to bow out of last night #39;s World Cup of Hockey semi final victory over the Czech Republic because of his left wrist injury."
Sports,Boston ended its 12-game road trip at 9-3...Lowe fell to 4-4 lifetime against Seattle...Meche is 2-1 in his career versus Boston...The Red Sox took five of nine meetings with the Mariners this season. Seattle 
Sci/Tech,A conference on genetically-modified crops opens in Germany with calls for Europe to take up GM foods.
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell says the United Nations Security Council may ultimately have to deal with questions surrounding Iran #39;s nuclear program.
Sports,Swiss maestro Roger Federer has produced a devastating display of tennis to crush Lleyton Hewitt in a one-sided US Open final at Flushing Meadows.
Sports,"Martin Brodeur casually strolled through Canada #39;s dressing room on Sunday with a noticeable wrap on his injured left wrist. He said he felt good, just not well enough to join his teammates on the ice in preparation "
Sports,Crystal Robinson scored 16 points and Becky Hammon had 15 to rally the New York Liberty over the last-place San Antonio Silver Stars 64-62 on Sunday.
World,"A Jamaican man walks in front of a church destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in Lionel Town, outside of Kingston. Relief operations get under way in the wake of Hurricane Ivan, which has brought destruction to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands."
World,General condemned on Sunday the attacks in a western Afghanistan province which may jeopardize the already worrisome security in the war torn country before its scheduled general elections next month.
World," Almost 1,000 illegal immigrants have arrived at a southern Italian island over the weekend. Most are believed to be from North Africa."
Sci/Tech,A top NASA official said Thursday that scientists examining the remains of the crashed Genesis space capsule have peeked inside a broken canister containing atoms 
Sci/Tech,"For years, programmers at Microsoft and elsewhere have worked to make it easier for devices like cell phones and personal digital assistants to work instantly and easily with computers."
World,"A day after Africa #39;s senior Greek Orthodox prelate and 16 others died in a helicopter crash in the northern Aegean, the Greek defense minister, Spilios Spiliotopoulos "
World,"DUBAI : An Islamist group has threatened to kill two Italian women held hostage in Iraq if Rome does not withdraw its troops from the war-torn country within 24 hours, according to an internet statement."
Business,"CHINA Life, China #39;s largest life insurer, might start investing in overseas financial markets before the end of the year, state media reported yesterday."
Business,"Oil supply concerns and broker downgrades of blue-chip companies left stocks mixed yesterday, raising doubts that Wall Street #39;s year-end rally would continue."
World, Indonesian police pursued a manhunt Sunday for two of Southeast Asia's most wanted terrorism suspects while warning of the danger of more suicide attacks on Western interests in the wake of a lethal bombing outside the Australian Embassy.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average is expected to  gain ground on Monday as firmness in U.S. technology stocks  eases investors' nervousness toward that sector in Japan.
World," Pro democracy candidates in Hong  Kong, stung by sex and money scandals, made only limited gains  while the China camp made big gains in directly elected seats  in legislative elections, results showed on Monday."
Sports,Bernhard Langer will lead a contented team of players on the plane to Detroit today with yet another member of the European Ryder Cup side celebrating a victory on the eve of the match against the Americans.
Sports,"Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Jeff Garcia completed 15-of-24 passes for 180 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown pass to Quincy Morgan, leading Cleveland over Baltimore, 20-3, in the season-opener for both teams at Cleveland Browns Stadium."
Sports,"The Connecticut Sun spoiled Sue Bird #39;s return Sunday and pulled into first place in the process. Bird had nine points, seven assists and five rebounds in front of her former hometown "
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average opened 0.64  percent higher on Monday as investors took a cue from gains in  U.S. technology stocks, snapping up Toshiba Corp. and several  other lagging high tech issues."
World," Hong Kong pro democracy candidates,  stung by a sex scandal, made limited gains against the Beijing  camp in legislative polls as voters wary of irking their  communist rulers chose stability, results showed on Monday."
World,Hong Kong's pro-democracy parties are on course to net fewer seats  than expected in legislative elections.
Business,"Ten days ago, the European Commission made an extremely significant decision on the Stability and Growth Pact, which lays down the principles of economic policy for states belonging to the euro bloc."
Business,"Under new federal legislation called the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, also called Check 21, the time taken for checks to clear will be much quicker than in the past."
Business,"AMD has been the perennial underdog to behemoth Intel. Noe AMD is challenging Intel with a new class of microprocessors. This time, it #39;s Intel is having to play catch-up."
Business,"Economists are facing a busy week ahead as most of the key monthly UK economic data is released. The Producer Price Index for August is published today, and economists "
Sci/Tech,"Transmeta last week announced it had started shipping limited quantities of its x86-compatible Efficeon TM8800 processor, a low-powered CPU fabbed on 90-nanometer silicon."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Donovan McNabb threw four touchdown passes, including three to Terrell Owens, to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-17 victory over the New York Giants in the season-opener for both teams at Lincoln Financial Field."
Sports,Jeff Garcia passed for one touchdown and ran for another to lead the Cleveland Browns to a 20-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens in his first game with the team.
Sports,"Players to watch  Michael Vick is back after missing last season with a broken leg. 49ers going with Tim Rattay, who threw 6 TD passes vs."
Sports,Fabio Capello #39;s reign as Juventus coach began in ominous fashion for the rest of Italy as the Turin giants claimed a convincing triumph at Brescia.
World,"His Beatitude Petros VII , who died in a helicopter accident on Saturday aged 55, was the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, namely the head of the Eastern or Greek Orthodox Church in Africa; by tradition, he was the 128th successor in that office to St "
World,Tens of thousands of Israeli settlers and their supporters yesterday took part in a right-wing demonstration in Jerusalem #39;s Zion Square.
World,"A voice recording said to be that of suspected Al Qaeda commander Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi, claims Iraq #39;s Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is the militant network #39;s number one target."
World,"RENO, Nev. - The final section of the infamous Mustang Ranch brothel - the parlor in which the working girls lined up for customers - was airlifted four miles to the east on Sunday to the new location of the ranch at the Wild Horse Adult Resort   Spa..."
World," Ten years after it was born out of the carnage of three California mass shootings, the federal assault weapons ban is fading out of existence Monday.    While manufacturers look for a boom in business as people buy up previously banned weapons like AK 47s, Uzis and TEC 9s, police chiefs warn of an upsurge in crime..."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc, struggling to avert a second bankruptcy filing since 2002, and its pilots union have agreed to resume negotiations on US\$295 million in pay-and-benefit cuts."
Business,"Asian real-estate stocks such as Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd. and CapitaLand Ltd., among this quarter #39;s best performers, may extend the gains as economic growth spurs demand for homes."
Sports,"A month ago getting beaten would have seemed like the end of the world to the fiercely driven Kelly Holmes. But, with two Olympic gold medals to her name, it does not seem so important now."
Sports,Ferrari grand slams have been taken for granted in formula one over the past five years. But Rubens Barrichello #39;s close victory over Michael Schumacher here in the Italian grand prix was a remarkable success 
Sports,"WITH the impeccable timing that has become his trademark, Henrik Larsson discovered his scoring touch for Barcelona on Saturday night with the second goal in his sides 2-0 win over Sevilla at the Nou Camp."
Sports, Thomas Jones proved to be the Bears only source offense against the Detroit Lions. FIRST QUARTER: RB Thomas Jones two yard touchdown run at 7:38.
Sports,"Culpepper threw a career-high five touchdown passes, two to Randy Moss, and led the Vikings to a 35-17 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon."
Sports,Juan Pierre had three hits and AJ Burnett pitched eight solid innings as the Florida Marlins salvaged a split of their key four-game series against the Chicago Cubs with an 11-1 win in the series finale in National League play Sunday.
Sports,"Brescia, Italy (Sports Network) - New acquisition Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in his debut as Juventus dominated Brescia 3-0 Sunday."
Sports,MADRID: Deportivo Coruna slumped to a surprise 3-1 home defeat by Osasuna last night after the visitors fought back from a goal down and a sending-off to claim their first Primera Liga win of the season.
World,"DEMONSTRATORS set fire to United Nations offices and stoned United States soldiers in the Afghan city of Herat, a day after the government sacked its popular and powerful warlord as governor."
World,ISRAELI prime minister Ariel Sharon yesterday warned that far-right elements could push the country into a civil war if they continue with heated rhetoric in opposition to his plan for a unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
World, Iraq's interim Prime Minister told British media in an interview published on Monday he wanted elections to go ahead as planned in January even if violence prevented some Iraqis from voting.
Sci/Tech," Alarmed by software glitches, security threats and computer crashes with ATM like voting machines, officials from Washington, D.C., to California are considering an alternative from an unlikely place: Nevada."
Sports, Vijay Singh began his reign  as world number one with a dramatic sudden death playoff win  over Mike Weir in the Canadian Open on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,\\It seems  PubSub.com is offering a bounty  on an HTTP Delta implementation\of RFC 3229.  This seems in response to the current meme  of RSS and Atom\syndication bloat.\ \First off this is certainly *very* generous of them.  I'd like to see this\happen more.  Good for you guys!\\I myself  have thought that HTTP Deltas were a viable solution but I was\wrong.\\Of course most people aren't familiar with HTTP deltas.  Eseentially what an\HTTP delta enables is a client/server differential protocol that can exchange a\patch from the server to the client.  The client is then patched and it will\then have the updated version without having to transfer the *entire* document\again.\\For example say you ...\\
Sci/Tech,"\\""Copyright officials recommended on Thursday that U.S. law be amended so that\companies that rely on copyright infringement to make a profit can be held\liable for their actions.""\\Which of course applies only to US companies.  Kazaa should be free and clear.\\...\\Should have supplied a link.  I'm a BAD blogger!\\"
Business,"Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index advanced for a third day and was heading for a record close. Foodland Associated Ltd. rose after full-year earnings climbed 19 percent, helped by one-time gains."
Sci/Tech,IBM announced that it will begin shipping its new eServer 326 server to its enterprise clients starting next week. This server will be an upgrade from the company #39;s previously released eServer 325 model.
Sports,"Roger Federer got off to an almost- perfect start and beat Lleyton Hewitt 6-0, 7-6 (7-3), 6-0 for the championship at the US Open, his third Grand Slam title of the year."
Sports,Kelly Holmes lost a race and broke into a radiant smile. But then you can do that kind of thing when you are a double Olympic champion.
Sports,RUBENS Barrichello finally won his first Formula One race of the season to hand Ferrari victory on its home circuit yesterday. He punched the air in pure delight as he beat teammate Michael Schumacher at the 
Sports,"LONDON: Tottenham were held to a 0-0 draw by Premier League newcomers Norwich yesterday, spurning the chance to go third in the standings behind fellow London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea."
Sports,ARSENAL pulled clear at the top of the English Premier League table for the first time this season after producing a devastating change of gear to sink London rival Fulham 3-0 yesterday.
Sports," Barry Bonds hit career home run No. 699, Jason Schmidt tossed a complete game to pick up a win for the first time in five starts, and San Francisco grabbed solo possession of "
Sports,"La Coruna, Spain (Sports Network) - Osasuna overcame a red card to shock Deportivo La Coruna Sunday, 3-1. Deportivo took a 1-0 lead into halftime on a Walter Pandiani strike in the 19th minute."
World,"BAGHDAD: At least 110 people have been killed across Iraq in a sharp escalation of violence that saw gun battles, car bombs and bombardments rock the capital."
World,The UN #39;s nuclear watchdog is meeting in Vienna on Monday to consider a European draft resolution aimed at addressing concern about Iran #39;s nuclear programme.
World,"Nearly 100, 000 protestors, mostly Orthodox Jews, gathered in downtown Jerusalem #39;s Zion Square on Sunday night in opposition to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to evacuate settlements in the West Bank and Gaza."
World,Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister told British media in an interview published on Monday he wanted elections to go ahead as planned in January even if violence prevented some Iraqis from voting.
Sci/Tech,When scientists studied babies #39; hearing they found the left ear was more attuned to music and the right better at picking up speech-like sounds.
Sci/Tech,Mart #39;s CIO talks about the potential for RFID to revolutionize the retailer #39;s  quot;take care of the customer quot; processes.
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s top five handset vendors, Nokia, Motorola, Siemens, NEC and Sony Erics, have announced a co-operative deal to investigate mobile broadcast services."
Sci/Tech," The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship #39;s air supply next week, NASA said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. and Intel Corp. have joined in supporting an interface technology proposed for compact hard-disk drives used in portable music players, handheld computers and mobile phones."
Sports,"  It will take years for Roger Federer to match numbers with the all time greats of tennis. In the category of pure elegance, he might have arrived officially on Sunday."
Sports,Quentin Griffin rushed for 156 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Denver Broncos to a 34-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sports,Perhaps perspective had returned to the Ryder Cup after the unfortunate fan abuse directed at the European team at The Country Club near Boston in 1999 and the inappropriate celebration by American 
Sports,The City of Brotherly Love does not shower affection as freely as its moniker suggests. Philadelphia fanatics booed when the Eagles took quarterback Donovan McNabb second overall 
Sports,To say Daunte Culpepper was a little frustrated watching the Dallas Cowboys run more than 10 minutes off the clock on a single first-half drive Sunday afternoon is an understatement.
Sports,"It took them 23 minutes to make a first down. We still don #39;t know how long it took to make a touchdown, because they still haven #39;t made one."
Sports,"In his first major quarterback decision of the season, Dave Wannstedt went for the safe choice. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins coach went for the obvious one."
Sports,"Plenty of goals came courtesy of new summer signings in the Premiership Saturday but, despite an air of fresh promise abounding, there was still a familiar feel to proceedings."
Sports,"  Barry Bonds hit his 699th home run Sunday, one of his sweet mother of creation, look at it go blows that soared 460 feet before it smacked the giant video board that towers over center field at Bank One Ballpark."
Sports,"Cleveland 20, Baltimore 3: So much for the Ravens being a hot pick to return to the Super Bowl. What happened to their dominant defense?"
Business,The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is preparing to meet in Vienna on Wednesday in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable mood: helplessness.
Business,"The central bank is likely to keep interest rates at historical lows for now amid worries about weakening demand for electronics goods in the second half, economists said yesterday."
Business,Please read this first: Following is an independent investment commentary and analysis from the Reuters.com investment channel expressing views that are not connected with Reuters News.
Business,Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday following Wall Street #39;s strength on Friday. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues was up 56.
Business,"A senior United States trade official strongly suggested that the Bush administration will move in coming weeks to limit imports of Chinese clothing, opening a new front "
Business,"Foodland Associated Ltd., which owns supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, said second-half profit rose 8 percent, boosted by sales of property to a real estate investment trust and reduced borrowing costs."
Business,"A group of investors, including Donald Trump Jr., plan to invest \$3 billion to develop Yeongjong Island in Incheon, a Korean legislator has said, part of a government project to create a Northeast Asian logistics hub."
Business,"US investment manager Capital Group Companies Inc has increased its stake in the nation #39;s largest carrier, Qantas Airways, to 10."
Business,"SCHEVENINGEN - The French public deficit is expected to come to 3.6 of output this year and around 3 or slightly less in 2005, Finance Minister Nicholas Sarkozy predicted."
Business," Investors are expected to focus on oil prices and earnings outlooks this week, and the slightest warning about revenues could weigh on stocks."
World,Cayman Islanders clambered onto rooftops and kitchen tables Sunday to escape surging the floodwaters of Hurricane Ivan. A monster storm packing 150 mph (240 kph) winds 
World,"(Corrects dates: in paragraphs 4, 9 and 16 ...Sept... instead of ...Aug... and in paragraph 7...Sept. 8 to 9...instead of...Aug. 2 to 3.)."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said opponents of his proposal to evacuate settlements in the Gaza Strip and West Bank must stop inciting the military and security forces to reject the withdrawal plan.
World,"PANCHWAD, Sept 12: Police used a baton charge to drive back hundreds of slogan-shouting Hindu hardliners trying to make their way to the 17th century Muslim general #39;s tomb they have threatened to demolish."
World,"The US military launched a major pre-dawn assault Sunday to wrest the northern city of Tall Afar from insurgents but encountered almost no resistance, leaving uncertain "
World,As many as 205 people were arrested in overnight unrest Saturday on the anniversary of the 1973 coup that led Augusto Pinochet to power.
World,"At least 110 people were killed across Iraq yesterday in a sharp escalation of violence that saw gun battles, car bombs and bombardments rock the capital."
Sports,Kelly Holmes has admitted to mixed feelings about her future as it dawns on her that she will never be able to top winning two Olympic gold medals.
Sports,"Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a touchdown the first time he touched the ball and finished with 149 yards rushing on 29 carries to lead the Washington Redskins to a 16-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedEx Field "
Sports,"Ray Evernham was fighting the thick air of tension with every step on pit road. Up ahead, Mark Martin sat in his car ready to vomit -- but more on that later."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have salvaged intact materials from the Genesis space probe that crashed in the Utah desert last week after its parachutes failed to deploy, the US space agency said."
Sci/Tech,"In its campaign to discredit Linux, the main rival to its Windows operating system, Microsoft (MSFT ) once published a witty print advertisement in Germany that showed four penguins standing in a row."
Sports,"The Washington Redskins made Joe Gibbs homecoming a festive occasion Sunday, combining an offensive bolt of lightning and a thunderous, suffocating "
Sports,"Mark Martin has finished second in the points race in Nascar #39;s premier series four times, so he knows the excruciating gut turn of coming close but not close enough."
World,Australian Greens leader Bob Brown says he is astounded issues like the environment and rural and regional Australia did not rate a mention in last night #39;s debate between the Prime Minister and the Opposition leader.
Business,"OPEC will do all it can to show it wants to stabilize sky-high oil prices when the cartel meets here on Wednesday, but having already maximized production there is little more it can do to calm the markets."
Business,A group of foreign investors was planning to invest \$3 billion (R19.6 billion) to develop Yeongjong Island in Incheon as part of a government project to create a northeast Asian logistics 
Sports,Coach Dave Wannstedt made official on Sunday what everyone suspected: AJ Feeley will start at quarterback for the Dolphins for the Week 2 game at Cincinnati.
World,"BAGHDAD (Iraq): As the intensity of skirmishes swelled on the soils of Iraq, dozens of people were put to death with toxic shots by the US helicopter gunship, which targeted the civilians, milling around a burning American vehicle in a Baghdad street on "
Business,  The outlook for South Florida and the Florida Keys improved considerably Saturday as Hurricane Ivan unexpectedly jogged west near Jamaica and forecasters kept moving the storm #39;s projected track farther over the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,"SEOUL A group of investors, including Donald Trump Jr., plans to invest \$3 billion to develop Yeongjong Island in Incheon, a South Korean lawmaker said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,BM plans to announce today that it will contribute some of its speech-recognition software to two open-source software groups. The move is a tactical step by International Business Machines 
Sports,"BROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma, United States of America -- World number one Annika Sorenstam of Sweden captured her fifth LPGA title of the season, firing a one-under par 70 here Sunday to win the 54-hole Hammons Hotel Classic by four strokes."
Sports,"Adrian Fernandez overcame an equipment failure that turned his pit stops into mini-marathons, made a key pass of Bryan Herta and then held all challengers at bay Sunday for "
Sports,Tottenham Hotspur were left to rue missed chances after being held to a 0-0 draw by Premier League newcomers Norwich City at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Sports,"Arsenal stretched its record unbeaten string in the Premier League to 45 games, Freddie Ljungberg #39;s two second-half goals -- and another from Jose Antonio Reyes -- making the difference in yesterday #39;s 3-0 victory at Fulham."
World,"Hurricane Ivan has gotten stronger once again, and is back to a category five storm. Ivan #39;s sustained winds are at 160 miles-per-hour, as it leaves behind a deadly trail in the Caribbean and heads toward Cuba."
World," North Korea said Monday last week's  explosion in its remote northeast was part of a hydro electric  project, the BBC quoted the North's foreign minister as saying."
World," An accident at an underground munitions  depot or a weapons factory was the likely cause of a huge  explosion in North Korea last week, and there were possibly two  blasts, South Korean media reports said on Monday."
World," CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Legal procedures are under way  to decide the fate of U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert  Jenkins, accused of deserting to North Korea four decades ago,  a U.S. Army official said Monday."
Sci/Tech,\\Sam  posts an interesting proposal.  This is better than the HTTP delta\suggestion but still has a few issues.\\The client needs to know the ETags before it can start performing differential\fetches.  With date ranges you still preserve the initial archive query.  For\example when you first subscribe to a feed you could fetch 30 days worth of\posts.  If you like the feed you can even fetch *older* posts which could be\really cool.  Also even if you still use faster checksum algorithm like CRC32 or\Adler32 you still have an O(N) performance hit for your document.  If you have a\btree on your post dates you will gave O(log(N)) for search for a much smaller\string (64bit in most situations).  F ...\\
Sports,Jeremy Mayfield had one very big incentive for winning Saturday #39;s Chevy Rock  amp; Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway.
Sports,In the battle of two No. 1s -- the No. 1 offense of 2003 against the No. 1 defense -- the Minnesota Vikings held all the aces. They had No.
World,Mexico closes three rehab centres and deports nearly 600 US teenagers having treatment for being there illegally. 
World,"With a third hurricane bearing down on Florida, thousands spent the weekend uncertain whether, when or where to flee."
World," Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding a day of violence that killed nearly 60 people nationwide as security appeared to spiral out of control.    On Monday, a series of explosions rocked the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah and clouds of smoke rose into the sky, witnesses said..."
World," A suspected arson fire raced through an apartment complex in suburban Columbus on Sunday, killing 10 people who lived in the same apartment and forcing others to jump from third story windows to escape.    At least 53 people were left homeless by the blaze in Prairie Township, which destroyed the building's roof and third floor, melted siding and left its wooden skeleton exposed..."
World," Hurricane Ivan battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 150 mph winds Sunday, flooding homes, ripping off roofs and toppling trees three stories tall as its powerful eye thundered past. It then strengthened to Category 5 as it moved Monday on course for Cuba..."
World, The only whooshing sound Hurricane Ivan stirred in the Keys and populous South Florida on Sunday was a sigh of relief from residents no longer fearful the 160 mph storm would make a direct hit...
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines  Corp <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> on Sunday announced a new computer server using  its Power5 microprocessor tuned for the popular Linux operating  system, as the No. 1 computer maker aims to broaden the  adoption of Linux in broader corporate computing markets."
World," Roger Federer is at his best against the best, when it counts the most, and he was pretty much perfect in the U.S. Open final..."
Business,"Moves to harmonise corporate tax systems across the European Union are to be resuscitated, despite the objections of Britain and Ireland."
Sports," Quentin Griffin might make the Denver Broncos forget Clinton Portis after all. Griffin ran for 156 yards and scored three touchdowns in his first game as Portis' replacement, lifting the Broncos to a 34 24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp  on Sunday announced a new computer server using its Power5 microprocessor tuned for the popular Linux operating system, as the No. 1 computer maker aims to broaden the adoption of Linux in broader corporate computing markets."
Business," US Airways Group Inc. sought bankruptcy on Sunday for the second time in two years, squeezed by low cost rivals, soaring fuel prices and a failure to win new labor concessions."
World," North Korea said Monday last week's explosion in its remote northeast was part of a hydro electric project, the BBC quoted the North's foreign minister as saying."
World," An accident at an underground munitions depot or a weapons factory was the likely cause of a huge explosion in North Korea last week, and there were possibly two blasts, South Korean media reports said on Monday."
Sports," Terrell Owens flexed his muscles, flapped his arms and took his bows. Owens had three touchdown catches, Donovan McNabb threw for 330 yards and tied a career high with four TD passes and Brian Westbrook ran for 119 yards, leading the Philadelphia Eagles over the New York Giants 31 17 on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Deal continues a consolidation of the market and would create a \$1.2 billion information technology division ranked among the federal government's top 10 providers.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"There are two options for publishing on the Internet in a managed way: Blogs or expensive content management products that are complicated to implement. Squarespace is the middle ground. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business, U.S. oil prices climbed above  #36;43 on Monday as energy companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico braced for possible widespread output disruptions from a powerful hurricane and Iraq saw some of the bloodiest violence in weeks.
Business," British advertising company WPP  on Sunday said it has won an auction for U.S. rival Gray Global , with what sources familiar with the matter said was a cash and stock deal worth about 750 million pounds ( #36;1.34 billion)."
Sci/Tech," Anthony Casalena was 17 when he got his first job as a programmer for a start up called HyperOffice, a software company that makes e mail and contact management applications for the Web. Hired as an intern, he became a regular programmer after two weeks and rewrote the main product line."
World," Russia has the right to carry out pre emptive strikes on militant bases abroad, Russia's defense minister said Sunday, citing the school hostage crisis. He said Moscow and the United States see eye to eye on fighting terrorism."
Sports, Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a touchdown and had 164 yards rushing as the Washington Redskins used a stifling defense to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 10 on Joe Gibbs' NFL return Sunday.
Business," At first, Kristin Briggs felt mistrust. Not toward her husband, who wanted a divorce, but toward her new financial planner."
World," Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding a day of violence that killed nearly 60 people nationwide as security appeared to spiral out of control."
Business," US Airways Group Inc. sought  bankruptcy on Sunday for the second time in two years, squeezed  by low cost rivals, soaring fuel prices and a failure to win  new labor concessions."
Sci/Tech," Synthetic urine, which sounds like something more likely to generate snickers than sales, is turning into a small success for a Kansas company."
Sci/Tech," Earthquakes have been rumbling more frequently deep beneath Mauna Loa, suggesting that the world's largest volcano is getting ready to erupt for the first time in 20 years, scientists said."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The premiers went for Sunday dinner at Prime Minister Paul Martin's but his offer of billions more for health care left them confused, frustrated, and hungry for more."
Business," Asian tech shares powered ahead on  Monday, driving stock markets higher, while the dollar wobbled  on weak U.S. economic data and worries about a possible  hurricane related supply crunch pushed crude oil futures  higher."
Sci/Tech, Amateur hurricane busters have come up with any number of crackpot ideas to spare Florida from ferocious storms. Among them: blowing hurricanes away with giant fans or blowing them up with nuclear warheads.
Sports," A few days before she became the U.S. Open champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova walked into a drizzly night to play her quarterfinal match."
World,"BAGHDAD : Iraq #39;s interim President Ghazi al-Yawar, ahead of a meeting with US President George W. Bush, rejected any delay to January 30 polls, saying postponement would hand victory to the  quot;forces of darkness quot;."
Business," Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A>, the  biggest maker of network gear for directing Internet traffic,  on Monday said it will introduce a new line of low end routers  in the coming weeks aimed at winning more corporate business."
Sports, Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a  touchdown and had 164 yards rushing as the Washington Redskins  used a stifling defense to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 10  on Joe Gibbs' NFL return Sunday.
Business," Insurance underwriters have sought  legal arbitration for  $250 million in damages related to  defects in some Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> satellites, The Wall Street  Journal reported late on Sunday."
Sports, Juan Pierre had three hits and AJ  Burnett pitched eight solid innings to help the Florida Marlins  salvage a split of their four game series against the Chicago  Cubs with an 11 1 rout in the National League (NL) Sunday.
World," President Bush made an unexpected visit to the Russian Embassy on Sunday where he signed a book of condolences for victims of the school hostage seizure and expressed outrage at the actions of ""evil terrorists."""
World,"Threatened by the Taliban, surrounded by security forces and watched by the second tier of the Bush administration, Hamid Karzai is due to be inaugurated as Afghanistan #39;s first democratically elected president this morning."
Sports, Gary Sheffield and Hideki Matsui  thumped back to back homers in the ninth inning to rally the  New York Yankees to a 9 7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in  the American League Sunday.
Business," The dollar edged down against the yen on  Monday, extending losses made after a decline in U.S. producer  prices led investors to question whether the Federal Reserve  would raise interest rates in September and beyond."
Sports," Roger Federer never thought in his  ""wildest dreams"" he would win the U.S. Open."
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Offensive lineman Shawn  Andrews, Philadelphia's No. 1 draft pick this year, suffered a  fractured right leg in Sunday's game against the New York  Giants. Head coach Andy Reid said after the Eagles' 31-17  victory that Andrews will miss the rest of the season."
Sports,Roger Federer won the U.S. Open over Lleyton Hewitt and became the first player since Mats Wilander in 1988 to win three Grand Slam titles in one year.
Sports,"Clinton Portis took the handoff and sped down the right sideline, past Coach Joe Gibbs, for a 64-yard touchdown in the signal moment in the Redskins' victory."
Business,"  BEIJING, Sept.12 -- A senior United States trade official strongly suggested that the Bush administration will move in coming weeks to limit imports of Chinese clothing, opening a new front in a simmering trade conflict with the world's most populous country in the final weeks of the presidential campaign."
Business,"BellSouth's approach to business has been stable, disciplined, anything but flashy. But now the company is slowly shedding its conservative approach."
Business,"Without Michael D. Eisner at the helm of the Walt Disney Company, will Harvey Weinstein and Steven P. Jobs stay as partners?"
Business,"Since 1993, Siebel dominated the market for customer service software. In recent years, however, it has stumbled. Can it regain its former glory?"
Sports,"The Eagles' connection of Donovan McNabb-to-Terrell Owens hooks up three times as they easily run past the Giants, 31-17, on Sunday."
Sports,"Gary Sheffield and Hideki Matsui hit consecutive homers in the ninth inning, and the Yankees take advantage of 14 walks in a 9-7 win over the Orioles on Sunday."
Sports,"Call it a fluke, or the upset of the week, or whatever you want. Fresno State's players and coaches don't think of it that way."
Sports,"The chants of  quot;MVP, MVP quot; followed Gary Sheffield from Yankee Stadium, headed down I-95 and spent the weekend at Camden Yards, home of the Orioles in name only when the Yankees are in town."
Sports,"Richmond --- With the stakes as high as they #39;ve ever been in a  quot;regular-season quot; Nextel Cup race, Jeremy Mayfield turned in the performance of his career, winning the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway and clinching a berth in the 10 "
Sports,"Barry Bonds hits his 699th home run, and the Giants regain the NL wild-card lead with a 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday."
Sports,"Vijay Singh won another dramatic duel by beating Mike Weir Sunday in a playoff at the Canadian Open in Oakville, Ontario, and denying the fans a celebration they have wanted for 50 years."
Business,"A sparsely populated western state best known for potatoes is becoming a magnet for tech entrepreneurs. The slow pace, absence of traffic and low-rise landscape has helped lure 800 tech companies to the state."
Sci/Tech,"software maker's antitrust victory may pave way for accelerated merger activity in overcrowded IT markets, experts say."
Sports,"Adrian Fernandez wins the Delphi Indy 300, but is overshadowed by a crash that sent Buddy Rice's car skidding upside down along the track."
Sci/Tech,New versions of CaliberRM and StarTeam are intended to ease communication between developers and businesspeople.
Sci/Tech,The new wide area network access routers feature embedded security measures and voice over Internet Protocol.
Business,"In another sign of the troubles facing the nation #39;s biggest airlines, US Airways filed Sunday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time since 2002."
Business," Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin took aim at the Bush Administration over the weekend, calling the fiscal policy of the past three and half years  quot;horrendous."
Business," Investors are expected to focus on oil prices and corporate earnings outlooks this week, and the slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks."
Sports,Joe Gibbs #39; much-anticipated second term as Washington Redskins head coach opened yesterday with a hard-fought 16-10 triumph over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Sports,"Going into the season, there were many uncertainties about the quality of the Big 12 North. And questions remain with Missouri, Kansas State and Nebraska suffering upsets this past week."
Sci/Tech,I.B.M. plans to announce that it will contribute some of its speech-recognition software to two open-source software groups.
World,"Three people with bullet injuries and over 200 arrests, was the final count of the violent protests in Santiago and other Chilean cities last Saturday, the 31st anniversary of the military coup led by former General Augusto Pinochet."
Sci/Tech,"Not only is Nortel Networks mired in an accounting scandal, it now faces increased competition from Chinese upstarts."
Sci/Tech,"Xerox is saying goodbye to an old slogan as it moves beyond ""The Document Company,"" to include technology and consulting."
Sci/Tech,"\\""The fcgp comes from Rusty Russell's Linux Kernel Graphing Project (lgp) - and\that's basically still the current state. While being much more optimized than\the original, the code is still in several regards specific to the Linux\kernel (the 2.4 series). I (creinig) happened to be the first (and only) one\to actually submit a patch and when Rusty ran out of time, he ""convinced"" me\to take over maintenance :-)""\\""The code takes a Linux kernel source distribution, crunches over it for about\35 minutes on a 400MHz machine / 11 minutes on a 1.2GHz Athlon (as of V2.5.2),\requiring up to 90MB RAM at peak times and about 240MB disk space (without\kernel sources) and finally produces a 22MB post ...\\"
Business,NEW DELHI/SYDNEY: Australia #39;s flag carrier Qantas Airways Ltd has initiated talks with the Indian government to expand its presence in India.
Business," Philippines shares closed at a new 53 month high Monday, lifted by steady investor interest in key blue chips, particularly telecommunications stocks."
Sci/Tech,"Lightning-fast wireless Internet access, anywhere, anytime has been the elusive goal of Internet junkies and e-mail-a-holics. It #39;s finally arrived - in Grand Haven, Mich."
Sci/Tech,"ATLANTALong the most common way to store letters, homework and other computer files, the floppy disk is going the way of the horse upon the arrival of the car: it #39;ll hang around, but never hold the same relevance in everyday life."
Business,British advertising agency company WPP Group PLC has clinched a deal to buy Grey Global Group of New York in a cash-and-stock deal valued at \$1.
Business,"  Tokyo #39;s Nikkei 225 average is almost 1.4 percent higher in afternoon trade Monday as investors take a cue from gains in US technology stocks, snapping up Toshiba, Hitachi and other lagging high tech issues."
World,"HERAT, Afghanistan: The western Afghan city of Herat has returned to calm following bloody riots over the sacking of the local governor which left at least four people dead and 50 injured."
World,"Iraqi resistance fighters are steadily rolling back the US-led occupation of their country, turning one city after another into a no-go zone for the occupation troops."
World," U.S. warplanes and artillery units bombed the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding 12, hospital officials and witnesses said."
World,Police investigating last week's car bombing in Jakarta find the chassis number of the vehicle used.
Business, The slew of speeches in the past week by Fed officials have cemented views that the Federal Open Market Committee will raise rates on Sept.
Business,"A major stakeholder in US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Sunday said the airline #39;s second filing for bankruptcy protection in two years was a  quot;difficult "
Business,"Germany #39;s Bayer AG has entered into a strategic pharmaceuticals alliance with Schering-Plough, Bayer said Monday. It said Schering-Plough would market and distribute some Bayer "
Sci/Tech,"Harry Shum #39;s office may be one of the best places to witness the next stage of China #39;s rise as an economic powerhouse. Set in the heart of the Haidian District in Beijing, with its "
Sci/Tech,A PENNSYLVANIA law which was designed to prevent Internet users from child pornography has been chucked out because it blocks free speech.
Sci/Tech,"BOFFINS AT the company which prides itself on its security excellence, Microsoft, are working out ways of keeping Apple #39;s iPod users from plugging into networks."
Sci/Tech,"TRANSMETA HAS started shipping limited quantities of its X86 compatible Efficeon TM8800 processor, a low-powered CPU fabbed on 90-nanometre silicon."
Sci/Tech,"Sven Jaschan has been charged with computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems. More than 143 Sasser victims have contacted prosecutors to report the damage they suffered in the vague hope of compensation."
Sports,Tottenham boss Jacques Santini was left ruing Norwich keeper Robert Green #39;s string of impressive saves after his side were held to a goalless draw.
Sports,"Heading into the first game of a new season, every team has question marks. But in 2004, the Denver Broncos seemed to have more than normal."
World,"Three Polish soldiers died, while three others were wounded in Sunday #39;s terrorist attack in Iraq, 25 kilometers from the American base in Al-Hilla."
Business,"The airline industrys financial crisis deepened yesterday as cash-strapped US Airways Group Inc., the nations seventh-largest carrier, filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years."
Business,"Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 56.74, or 0.5 percent, to 11,139.97 at 9:01 am in Tokyo. The broader Topix index gained 5.35, or 0.5 percent, to 1132."
Business,Here #39;s what consumers ought to know about flying on the dominant airline for much of the Carolinas. Q. Will US Airways keep flying if the airline files again for bankruptcy?
Business,CLYDESDALE Bank is being tipped to avoid the axe when parent National Australia Bank reveals the outcome of its review of European operations later this month.
Business,"Bayer AG, Germany #39;s second-biggest drug and chemical maker, formed a marketing partnership with US rival Schering-Plough Corp."
Sports,"Federer was close to perfection as he raced through the first set in 18 minutes, dropping only five points. Hewitt fought back winning a tie-break in the second, before Federer stormed through the third to "
Sports,The last putt on the last hole of the last match. Bernhard Langer playing Hale Irwin and Langer has a six-footer for Europe to retain the Ryder Cup.
Sports,No one had to remind Dallas and Minnesota about how little Sunday #39;s opener at the Metrodome means over the course of a full season.
World,"Angry mobs loyal to ousted Gov. Ismail Khan burned half a dozen international aid compounds, looted their contents and stoned national army troops sent to keep order "
World,TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday rejected European demands to abandon its  quot;sensitive nuclear activities quot; but reiterated its readiness to provide assurances that its atomic ambitions were entirely peaceful.
World,"Investigators have found the chassis number of the van used in the Jakarta embassy attack, the same breakthrough that led to the identification of the Bali bombers, a top Australian policeman said Monday."
Business,"NEW YORK : Storms, skyrocketing fuel prices, cutthroat competition and labor costs have shaped turbulent times for US airlines, and the troubles are starting to trickle down to the low-cost carriers."
Business,  Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. (S) today unveiled its softer side on the Web for the first time as part of an effort to steer its faltering apparel business in the right direction.
Business,"UK defence giant BAE has acquired a leading American IT supplier to the Pentagon at a cost of \$600m (334m). Virginia-based DigitalNet provides services to US federal government agencies, including the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security."
Business,"AstraZeneca shares have fallen more than 6 percent after a US medical panel recommended regulators reject its anti-clotting pill Exanta, a key product for the company #39;s future growth."
Business,"House price inflation accelerated in July to 14.3 percent year-on-year, from 13.9 percent in June, official data shows, showing the property market still had plenty of momentum this summer."
Business,German chemical and drug maker Bayer AG announced Monday it has entered a strategic alliance with the Schering-Plough Corporation that will have the New Jersey-based company market and distribute Bayer #39;s primary care pharmaceutical products in the United 
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the biggest maker of network gear for directing Internet traffic, on Monday said it will introduce a new line of low-end routers "
Business,"stars of an elite, wireless oriented tech show they were improbable indeed: A weed whacker, a blender and a boombox. Their decibel assault at this year #39;s 6th annual DEMOmobile show in San Diego was the "
Business," Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (Group), one of China #39;s three major state run automakers, plans to go public in both Hong Kong and New York in January after a  $6 billion initial public "
Business,"German stocks advanced, led by Bayer AG, after the company said it formed a marketing partnership with a US competitor. The benchmark DAX Index rose 30."
Business,Switching to a new cell phone provider is supposed to be easier than ever due to new rules that let you keep your phone number. But jilted carriers aren #39;t giving up without a parting shot.
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp. is considering building a factory in Russia or elsewhere in eastern Europe as vehicle sales in the region may increase faster than in the rest of Europe, Toyota #39;s president said."
Business,"The Free Standards Group, a US-based non-profit trade organisation, is expected to announce widespread industry support for Linux Standard Base 2.0, an effort to develop a standard version of the open source operating system."
Business," Buoyed by one off gains from the sale of property assets and a New Zealand department store business, Australasian retailer Foodland Associated Ltd."
World," On health care, President Bush says he stands with the doctors and Americans who are struggling to find affordable medical services. Democrat John Kerry says Bush has stood idle as medical bills have skyrocketed during his presidency."
Sci/Tech,Nokia yesterday launched three new tri-band phones with fashion inspired designs that have allowed the company to add a twist to the common keypad.
Sci/Tech,"Harking to the belief that Linux is replacing Windows, Unix and other operating systems in small and medium-sized businesses, IBM unveiled a new server line optimized for the open source operating system."
Sci/Tech,"tech Singapore has the highest incidence of bullying among kids via the Internet of any country outside the United States, a report said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,In one of those  quot;legal quot; announcements which leaves the curious unsatisfied Sendo and Microsoft have announced they have settled their dispute.
Sci/Tech,"TAIPEI: A 13-year-old boy was arrested in Taiwan for allegedly running an online sexual services site and recruiting minors to join it, reports said last Saturday."
Sci/Tech,Intel is working on ways to upgrade the internet with a new layer of technology that could help the network detect and warn of worm attacks on its own and re-route network traffic to avoid delays.
Sci/Tech,MAJOR CHIP maker Broadcom (tick: BRCM) said that it has revised its figures for revenues in its third quarter. It said revenues are now expected to be flat or  quot;up slightly quot; compared to its second quarter revenues.
Sci/Tech,Consumer internet telephony firm Skype Technologies has unveiled a version of its software which supports handhelds running Microsoft #39;s Pocket PC operating system.
Sci/Tech,Telecom Italia will begin testing the Microsoft IPTV platform. The Microsoft TV IPTV platform enables broadband network operators to deliver high-quality video content and services using existing and next-generation networks.
Sci/Tech,"media-driven organisations, today announced that it has been appointed by the distribution division of NPR(R) (National Public Radio(R)) to implement a new digital distribution system for the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) in the United States."
Sports,"Triple-jumper, runner strike it rich: Triple-jumper Christian Olsson of Sweden and runner Tonique Williams-Darling of the Bahamas will split the \$1 million jackpot after winning yesterday in Berlin at the season #39;s final IAAF Golden League meet."
Sports,"Tottenham continued their unbeaten run to the season after being held to a goalless draw by Norwich at White Hart Lane on Sunday. Spurs had a number of chances to break the deadlock, but City goalkeeper Robert "
Sports,"  PIT: Bettis 1 run (Reed kick), 6:29. Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 8:31. Key plays: Maddox 10 run on 3rd and 8 to Steelers #39; 45; Maddox 12 pass to Ward on 3rd and 7 to Raiders #39; 40; Maddox 11 pass to Randle El on 3rd and 5 to Raiders #39; 19."
Sports,"The Giants #39; defensive problems didn #39;t begin with the cornerbacks but they certainly culminated in their vicinity. Wherever there was a Will, it appeared, there was a nearby official signaling for a touchdown."
Sports," Baltimore running back Jamal Lewis said he  quot;was satisfied #39; #39; with his performance yesterday, which was an odd reaction to a day in which he carried the ball 20 times for 57 yards."
World,"Hurricane Ivan, responsible for at least 60 deaths in the Caribbean, was expected to move westward later today, lessening the threat to Cuba and prompting a warning for Mexico #39;s Yucatan Peninsula."
World,"US troops and the interim Iraqi government faced an onslaught of car bombings, mortar attacks and gun battles yesterday during a series of insurgent attacks that began in the "
World,"JERUSALEM Sept. 13, 2004 - Israel will offer large cash advances on compensation to Jewish settlers to entice them to leave their homes, Cabinet ministers said Monday, a day after tens of thousands demonstrated "
World,"SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday he did not regret a releasing details of an SMS that reportedly warned of an attack minutes before his country #39;s Jakarta embassy was bombed last week."
World,"Russia and the United States see eye to eye on fighting terrorism, Russia #39;s defense minister said yesterday, while reiterating that Moscow reserves the right to carry out "
World,"WANA, Pakistan - Pakistani security forces used artillery against suspected militants Monday in the restive South Waziristan tribal region even as the army reported that fighting had subsided with about a dozen people dead."
World,"China #39;s key inflation indicator remained at 5.3 percent in August, the government reported Monday, in the latest release of data suggesting economic planners might take further action to slow the booming economy."
World,"Lack of agreement keeps the EU from flexing its foreign policy muscles. That is especially apparent in Darfur #39;s humanitarian catastrophe, which has ministers  quot;extremely concerned quot; but unable to enforce any action."
World, US presidential hopeful John Kerry slammed President George W. Bush's North Korea policy amid reports of a mysterious blast in the isolated Asian state.
World," CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Legal steps are under way to  decide the fate of U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins,  accused of deserting to North Korea in 1965, a U.S. Army  official said Monday as the 64-year-old soldier got set to  return to active duty for the first time in four decades."
Sci/Tech,"Trend Micro will become the latest major antivirus software company to provide protection against mobile phone viruses, with new antivirus and antispam software for mobile phones running the Microsoft Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems."
World," HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The western Afghan city of  Herat was calm Monday following bloody clashes between  supporters of the powerful ousted governor and U.S. and Afghan  forces sent to keep the peace."
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog begins a  meeting Monday to consider a European draft resolution on  Iran's atomic program, which Washington says is a cover for  developing a nuclear weapon."
World, Hong Kong's democrats fell short  Monday of expectations in legislative elections after voters  wary of alienating China's communist rulers chose the stability  offered by the Beijing camp.
World," Militia loyal to the Congolese  government captured the main base used by rebels waging an  uprising in the east of the country after a week long offensive  by government troops, a militia commander said Monday."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a radical overhaul of state bodies in response to recent attacks.
World,"US forces kill 22 suspected Taleban militants in southern Afghanistan, the American military says."
World,Roger Federer struggles to come to terms with winning his third Grand Slam of 2004 at the US Open.
World,The leader of Cameroon's main opposition party calls for reforms ahead of next month's poll.
World,"South Africa's largest mining company, Anglo American, tries to defuse an investment row with President Mbeki."
World,"At least 16 people are killed as a bus plunges into a river in central Nepal, police say."
World,Michael Howard accuses Tony Blair of squandering the chance to lead efforts against climate change.
World,Shares in drug giant AstraZeneca fall after a US medical panel recommends that regulators reject its new drug Exanta.
World,"Fred Ebb, the lyricist who wrote Chicago and the classic song New York, New York, dies of a heart attack."
World,"  The outgoing commander of US Marines in Iraq said yesterday that he disagreed with the order that sent his troops to invade the restive city of Fallujah in early April and with the decision to halt the attack days later, when he believed they were within days of victory."
World,"HERAT, Afghanistan -- Angry mobs loyal to ousted governor Ismail Khan burned half a dozen international aid compounds, looted their contents, and stoned national army troops sent to keep order yesterday as the newly named provincial governor was welcomed at an ornate palace ceremony in this remote western city."
World,"  Hurricane Ivan, which has left at least 60 people dead in its devastating sweep across the Caribbean, battered the Cayman Islands yesterday and set its course toward Cuba, where authorities were girding for possibly the worst storm in living memory."
World,"  The United States has received indications North Korea might be trying to test a nuclear weapon, but there is no evidence that a large mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea Thursday was linked to the communist nation's suspected nuclear weapons program, a senior Bush administration official said yesterday."
World,"  A record 1.7 million Hong Kong voters cast ballots yesterday for an election that sent a fresh contingent of prodemocracy opposition politicians to the legislature, but fewer than the outright majority feared by Beijing's allies, exit polls indicated."
World,"  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel lashed out yesterday against what he called growing incitement toward violence by opponents of his Gaza Strip withdrawal plan, while thousands of Jewish settlers and their supporters gathered in the city to protest the proposed pullout."
World,"The halls of Unity Sports and Cultural Club in Dorchester will fill with food, water, and tents this week, as the Caribbean club becomes a collection site for supplies headed for hurricane-devastated Grenada."
World," North Korea said Monday that the large explosion near its border with China several days ago was a ""deliberate detonation of a mountain"" as part of a hydroelectric project, the BBC reported.    The reclusive communist regime responded to a request for information from British Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell, who is visiting Pyongyang, the British Broadcasting Corp..."
World," Pro democracy opposition figures gained more clout in Hong Kong's legislature with three new seats, but they fell short of expectations and resumed grumbling Monday about a system they call unfairly rigged.    Although the opposition remains stuck mainly with the power to criticize, it gained a loud new voice with the stunning election win by Hong Kong's top protester, ""Longhair"" Leung Kwok hung, who is known for burning flags and raising a ruckus in his trademark Che Guevara T shirt..."
World," Hurricane Ivan pummeled the Cayman Islands with fierce winds that ripped off roofs and floodwaters that swamped homes, then strengthened to an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it headed for western Cuba on Monday.    The hurricane, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, has killed at least 65 people across the Caribbean and threatens millions more people in its projected path..."
World," Prosecutors have pinned their case against an alleged terror chief on a former comrade, who plans to testify that cleric Abu Bakar Bashir heads the al Qaida linked network blamed for numerous attacks, including last week's bombing of the Australian Embassy.    But in an interview with The Associated Press, key witness Nasir Abbas insisted that the Jemaah Islamiyah network is not a terrorist organization and he described Bashir as ""just an Islamic teacher,"" saying he didn't know whether the 66 year old played any role in terrorism..."
World," US Airways has assured customers they won't notice any changes following its decision to file for bankruptcy protection, the second time in two years the airline has sought such help as it struggles against lower cost rivals..."
Business,"The plight of Polish low-cost carrier Air Polonia, which ceased operating on Sunday, is not the only warning that the wave of new capacity launched earlier this year serving the new European Union member states was over-ambitious."
Business,"A US advisory panel on Friday recommended against approving AstraZeneca #39;s new stroke prevention medication, Exanta, citing concerns about the drug #39;s effect on the liver."
World,Pakistani troops have killed six suspected al-Qaeda militants in a clash in the rugged South Waziristan region bordering Afghanistan.
Sci/Tech,The deal will involve the creation of new mobile phone network with a capacity of 2.5 million phone lines. TRIPOLI: Libya #39;s state-run post and telecommunications company has signed a 200 million euro (\$244 
Sports,"Description: NPR #39;s Jennifer Ludden talks to Tandelaya Wilder, host of She Got Game, about the results of the US Open tennis finals."
Business,"BAE Systems North America announced a deal Saturday to acquire Herndon-based DigitalNet Holdings Inc. for \$595 million in cash, pushing it further into the growing government information technology market."
Business,Microsoft and British phone maker Sendo said on Monday they had settled a lawsuit in which the cell phone firm had accused the software giant of stealing its technology and customers.
Sports,"With the weight of a nation on his shoulders, Canadian lefty finds water on third playoff hole while No. 1 Vijay Singh keeps his cool."
Sports,Rudi Johnson knew he was going to be a marked man before the season began. He found out how much so Sunday in the Bengals 31-24 loss to the New York Jets at the Meadowlands.
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA  For the Philadelphia Eagles, it was a case of in with the new, and also in with some of the old. For the New York Giants, it was more of what has become the same stale story."
World,North Korea says last week #39;s massive explosion in a remote area of the country #39;s north was the result of deliberate demolition work.
Business,"Sears Roebuck and Co. goofed its rollout of Lands #39; End apparel in Sears stores, but it #39;s counting on winning the online war with Lands #39; End #39;s unique shopping technology."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia launched three new phones at a major fashion event that might just match the clothing, purse or jewelry you are wearing. According to the press release: The sleek and sexy Nokia 7280 offers a completely "
World,"The Russian rage over the terrorists #39; slaughter of innocents in Beslan is still fresh. The world still stands in disbelief. And now, Russians wait for the response from President Vladimir Putin."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Sept. 13, 2004 - US forces backed by helicopter gunships killed 22 insurgents, including several Arabs, in southern Afghanistan, the US military said Monday."
Business,"WPP Group Plc, the world #39;s second- largest marketing and advertising company, said it will pay about \$1.52 billion for Grey Global Group Inc."
Sports,Turnovers near their opponents #39; goal line. Missed tackles near their own end zone. One 49ers quarterback after the other getting pummeled and injuring their shoulders.
Sports,"As they left the tunnel, the Cleveland Browns paused to touch the 1964 championship trophy. They then played as if they want one for themselves."
Sports,"Im surprised about the whole ordeal. It wasnt supposed to be like that, Williams said. Not after the Giants put 22 new faces on their active roster, brought "
Sports,"Defense and special teams keep Tampa Bay in it until an interception leads to the winning field goal. By RICK STROUD, Times Staff Writer."
Business,"UK house prices in July grew at their fastest pace in a year as higher interest rates failed to damp demand for property, a government survey showed."
Sci/Tech,"Samples and data inside the wrecked Genesis space capsule appear intact enough to salvage most of the mission #39;s science, optimistic researchers said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"HELSINKI - Nokia, the world #39;s largest handset maker, said it had received a 98-milllion-euro order from Libya #39;s General Post and Telecommunications Company for a mobile phone network."
Sports,WORLD No.1 Roger Federer put on a punishing display of power tennis to defeat Lleyton Hewitt 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 in the US Open men #39;s final today.
Sports,FIFA president Sepp Blatter will today urge Sven-Goran Eriksson and the Football Association to take action against England #39;s players for refusing to talk to the media last week.
Sports,"This is why the Eagles wanted Terrell Owens, and this is why Terrell Owens wanted the Eagles. The All-Pro wide receiver caught three touchdown passes in his Eagles debut, and "
Sci/Tech,"How many paragraphs of rules and regulations can a society have before no one can predict how it will respond to critical situations?  The answer, as demonstrated on 9/11/2001 is:  ""Not very many.""  Lawyers need to go open source and let the public bang on their code."
Sci/Tech,\\Jikes is a great compiler but they could really benefit from better project\management.\\This bug  has been open for greater than 3 years now with no resolution.  One\of the developers sent me a *private* email (without commenting or closing the\bug) this this could be fixed by avoiding the use of symlinks but wasn't sure.\Of course this email was sent more than 2 years ago so I have no decent way of\finding it.\\Adding insult to injury is the fact that IBM won't let me comment on the bug\without an account.  The only problem is that my account won't activate.\\In a nutshell if you want to use incremental compile with jikes you need to\specify relative paths not full paths.\\For example if y ...\\
Sci/Tech,<strong>Opinion</strong> Deals with network operators make more sense
Sci/Tech,A lawsuit in which mobile maker Sendo accused Microsoft of stealing its technology and customers is settled.
Sci/Tech,A website is launched with the aim of educating people in Scotland to challenge racism and intolerance.
Sci/Tech,Second Sight offers a compelling storyline that keeps gamers coming back for me.
Sports," The Detroit Lions went three full seasons without winning an away game, setting an NFL record for road futility. They ended that ignominious streak Sunday in their first opportunity of the season, beating the Chicago Bears 20 16 at Soldier Field."
Sports, Barry Bonds moved within one homer of 700 with a drive that will be remembered  #151; a 460 foot shot off the center field scoreboard at Bank One Ballpark.
World,"Maxime Brunerie was allegedly searching for a peculiar kind of immortality when he decided to hide a .22 rifle in his guitar case, and use it to fire it in the direction of President Jacques Chirac during a Bastille Day parade along the Champs Elyses "
Sports, The Boston Red Sox were beating up on pitchers  #151; until they ran into Gil Meche.
World," Responding to a spate of deadly terror attacks, President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a series of far reaching initiatives that would significantly strengthen the Kremlin's control over the country's political life."
Sci/Tech," Sears, Roebuck and Co., which has successfully sold its tools and appliances on the Web, is counting on having the same magic with bedspreads and sweaters, thanks in part to expertise gained by its purchase of Lands' End Inc."
Sci/Tech, Wireless software provider Expand Beyond has been awarded 46 patents for its wireless monitoring and management software #151;what will that mean for the company?
Business," ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept 13 (Reuters) - US Airways plans to  slash costs under its second bankruptcy of the decade, in a bid  to become more like the discount airlines that threaten its  survival."
Sci/Tech, The European Commission is likely to follow opinion in the U.S. on the merger suit.
Business," European stock markets were lifted  Monday by a tech led rebound on Wall Street Friday and gains in  Asia, but euro zone government bonds fell after hawkish  comments from a key European Central Bank official."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has signed a contract with the Libyan post office for a nationwide mobile network and equipment, in a deal valued at euro120 million (US\$146 million), the Finnish company said Monday."
Sports,"Serie A title hopefuls Juventus and AS Roma made winning starts on Sunday, gaining an early advantage on rivals AC Milan and Inter who were held to draws on Saturday."
World,"While the Cayman Islands remain under a hurricane warning, Hurricane Ivan is now moving on to a date with western Cuba.  quot;Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion, quot; warned the "
World,The Basque terrorist group Eta yesterday gave its second violent reminder in four days that it was still active by exploding bombs in seven cities on Spain #39;s constitution day public holiday.
Sci/Tech,Agreement to settle government charges that companies denied or limited phone service to hundreds of thousands of customers they considered credit risks without notifying the consumers of their rights.
Sci/Tech,"Happy Hash wanted his real estate agent to sell his two-story Colonial house in Springfield quickly and he wanted to get a fair price for it. Even Hash, though, didn't expect to sell within 10 days for more than the asking price."
Business,BAE Systems acquires a US firm which provides computer and IT systems to the US defence department.
Sci/Tech,American University President Benjamin Ladner wants a Web site critical of the school to stop using his name as its address.
Business,A lawsuit in which UK mobile phones maker Sendo had accused Microsoft of stealing its technology and customers is settled.
Sports, U.S. Masters champion Phil  Mickelson thinks the United States will start as underdogs in  this week's Ryder Cup against Europe at Michigan.
Business,Japanese auto giant Suzuki says it plans to open a new diesel engine factory and a second car assembly plant in India.
Sci/Tech,"New evidence confirms the damage toxic chemicals are causing to the health of polar bears, conservationists say."
Business,"Demand for larger properties pushed house prices up by 2.1 in July, official government figures show."
Business,Shares in AstraZeneca tumbled today after a key drug it has developed in the fight against strokes was provisionally rejected by US regulators.
Business,"Rachel Parnes, who lives near Albany, N.Y., calls her mother in Natick almost daily, instead of weekly, because the price is so cheap. Kevin Clougherty of Chelmsford has friends in England on his speed-dial list. And Raj Sathyaraj of Hudson estimates he's saving \$150 a month on calls to India and Australia since moving from AT amp;T to Vonage Internet phone ..."
Sports,"Rubens Barrichello won yesterday's Italian Grand Prix, overcoming an unscheduled early pit stop to finish ahead of world champion Michael Schumacher in a 1-2 finish by Ferrari on its home track at Monza. Barrichello, who trails Schumacher by 38 points, has won this race two of the last three years, and now has eight Formula One career victories. Schumacher, who ..."
Sports,"BASEBALL Detroit (AL): Recalled P Roberto Novoa, OF Curtis Granderson and INF Ryan Raburn from Erie (EL)."
Sports,"  For David Ortiz , the wonder may be that he has produced as well as he has since he injured his right shoulder diving awkwardly trying unsuccessfully to score Aug. 29 against the Tigers at Fenway Park. Ortiz started yesterday's 2 0 loss to the Mariners on the bench because of nagging soreness in the shoulder. He said he ..."
Business,"With sales of digital music players skyrocketing, is it any wonder that hardware makers are scrambling to create the next big portable entertainment gizmo?"
Sports,Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra sat out with a groin injury. He left Saturday's game when he tweaked the groin.
Sports,"The Yankees have batted around 30 times this season. The crowd of 41,932 put the Angels over the 3 million mark in attendance for the second year in a row -- and just the second time ever."
Sports,"The bad news of Sunday at California will turn into good news Monday when the university announces that Golden Bear coach Jeff Tedford has agreed to a new five-year contract, a Pacific-10 Conference source said."
Sports,"Sure, every team wants to avoid starting the season 0-1. But 0-25? The Detroit Lions knew what was at stake yesterday in Chicago, where they lugged their NFL-record 24-game road losing streak. It followed them through last season like a ripe stench, permeating the locker room and clouding team confidence. The way coach Steve Mariucci saw it, a cleansing was ..."
Sports,"  Marshall Faulk and Emmitt Smith, members of what Faulk jokingly referred to as the  quot;Over 30 club, quot; quieted any talk about last hurrahs. Faulk, 31, shared time with St. Louis Rams first round pick Steven Jackson in yesterday's 17 10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. But Faulk, who had two knee operations in the last year, carried the load ..."
Sports,"It was an emotional return for Joe Gibbs. Tied in the fourth quarter, an interception by Antonio Pierce turned the momentum, and the Washington Redskins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-10, yesterday in Landover, Md., to welcome the Hall of Fame coach back to the NFL after a 12-year hiatus."
Sports,"The Revolution have overcome long odds to reach the Major League Soccer playoffs the last two seasons. But, after their 3-2 loss to the MetroStars Saturday night, their chances of continuing that trend seem to be fading."
World,"A man accused of murdering a Belfast solicitor in 1989 pleads guilty, as his trial is about to get under way in the city. "
Sports,"  There is no mystique to it anymore, because after all, the Russians have become commoners in today's National Hockey League, and Finns, Czechs, Slovaks, and Swedes also have been entrenched in the Original 30 long enough to turn the ongoing World Cup of Hockey into a protracted trailer for the NHL season."
Sports,"Katie Douglas scored 16 of her 21 points in the second half, and Lindsay Whalen scored 5 points in the last two minutes, leading the Sun to a 71-64 win over the Seattle Storm yesterday in Uncasville, Conn."
Sports,The key third-down conversion was typical of Paul Peterson's play in Boston College's 21-7 victory over Penn State Saturday night in an ABC-televised home opener before a sellout Alumni Stadium crowd.
Sports,"All the Bowl Championship Series hopefuls out there should take heart from some scores over the weekend: Fresno State, 45-21, over Kansas State; Boise State, 53-34, over Oregon State; and Utah, 23-6, over Arizona. None of the wins was a fluke. Fresno State has wins over Washington and Kansas State in consecutive weeks. Boise State has the longest winning streak ..."
Sports,"Already No. 1 in the world, Vijay Singh felt like Public Enemy No. 1 in Canada."
Sports,"  The  quot;Basel Baker, quot; a.k.a. Roger Federer, was in town yesterday, peddling his finest bagels on an asphalt meadow in Flushing."
Sports, Free agent outfielder Ricky Ledee decided Monday to accept a two year contract offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sports,"The Brazilian, who took pole position yesterday with Formula Ones fastest-ever qualifying lap, beat Ferrari team-mate Schumacher by 1.3 seconds to the delight of thousands of their passionate home fans."
Sci/Tech,"IBM will push its Power5 line of servers down into the low end of the market, taking Linux with it, when it unwraps an aggressively priced series of Linux-only systems on Monday that will go up against the offerings of Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard."
Sci/Tech,"Web services management and security provider Digital Evolution on Monday is announcing its acquisition of former competitor Flamenco Networks, which has provided specialized network infrastructure for implementing SOAs (service-oriented architectures)."
Sci/Tech," Borland Software at its BorCon conference here on Monday will preview the upcoming Diamondback release of its Delphi development tool for the Microsoft platform, which is to support development via managed code."
Sports,Former NBA star Calvin Murphy has been acquitted of sexual abuse charges. The NBA Hall of Famer wiped away tears as he heard the verdict.
Business,"Sir Martin Sorrell said today that Ed Meyer, the 77-year-old chairman of Grey Global, was ready to accept his advice on how to make the company he has just sold much more profitable."
Business,New official figures have cast some doubt on the claims that the UK housing market has begun to cool in recent months. Home prices rose by a strong 2.1 during July - despite other evidence that the market 
Business,"It was an especially eventful summer for Microsoft, with the company unveiling new initiatives to take on rivals Apple Computer and Google, announcing plans for an unprecedented payout to shareholders, and cutting a key feature from designs for the next "
Sports,"Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher understood why he was benched in Sunday #39;s 20-16 victory against the Chicago Bears, but he might need even more patience before this season is over."
World,A TV reporter was shot dead as he made a live broadcast from Baghdad on Sunday when US helicopters fired on a crowd that had gathered around the burning wreckage of an American armored vehicle.
World,"A court appearance by Christos Tsekos, former coach to disgraced Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris, has been delayed after his defence lawyer died."
World,"13 September 2004 -- US aircraft and artillery struck targets in the central Iraqi city of Al-Fallujah today, killing at least 15 people."
Sci/Tech," India's software exports are on track to grow by 30 percent in the year to March 2005, despite attempts in the key U.S. market to discourage outsourcing and protect jobs, the industry's head said on Monday."
World," Iran's suspension of uranium enrichment, promised to European Union states last year, will be ""short and temporary,"" an Iranian official said Monday."
World," The U.N. atomic watchdog agency began a key meeting Monday that will consider a European draft resolution on Iran's nuclear program, with the United States lobbying its allies to have Tehran hauled before the Security Council."
Sports,Baseball #39;s steroid scandal could be seen coming six years ago. The Olympics have feared the one unfolding now for two decades.
Business,The price of oil is on the rise as fears grow that Hurricane Ivan could disrupt oil supplies from the Gulf of Mexico.
Sports,"After the fateful, the meaningful, as England #39;s Test tour of South Africa officially got under way yesterday. But with eight of the Test squad not involved in the light quartet of one-day "
Sci/Tech," India's software exports are on track  to grow by 30 percent in the year to March 2005, despite  attempts in the key U.S. market to discourage outsourcing and  protect jobs, the industry's head said on Monday."
Business,"WPP beat smaller French rival Havas and US private equity firm Hellman and Friedman, acquiring the last large independent advertising group after a 1990s consolidation in the industry."
Business,Former Qwest Communications chief executive Joseph Nacchio reportedly may soon face civil charges related to improper accounting at the telecommunications company.
Business,"Bayer AG forged an alliance for its struggling pharmaceuticals business with US drugmaker Schering-Plough on Monday, cutting costs and marking another step in the German company #39;s transformation."
Business,Two federal advisory panels meet Monday and Tuesday to discuss how to balance growing concerns that antidepressants may increase the risk of adolescent suicide vs.
Business,The following stocks may make significant gains or losses in German markets today. Futures that track Germany #39;s benchmark DAX Index rose 0.4 percent to 3890.
Sci/Tech,"This summer #39;s onslaught repeats a long-term cycle, bringing back warmer waters and more storms. By Peter N. Spotts  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sci/Tech,"Opinion Microsoft has begun to try and win over the hearts, minds and hardware of mobile phone vendors in a bid to dominate the emerging market for music downloads on handsets."
Sports,"For the first time in 17 years, Mark James is planning to relax for this weekend #39;s Ryder Cup. James has been involved with the European team in some form at every Ryder Cup since 1989."
World,"Among soldiers and other hired gunmen, it is said that the bullet always tell the truth. Its the triggermans way of passing moral responsibility for his deed, and his good or ill fortune, from the trigger to the target."
Sci/Tech,"At four of the region's largest real estate brokerages, more than half the tenants looking for large chunks of space are government agencies or their contractors, and brokers said the increased competition for space among companies in the booming defense and security industries could mean higher rents."
Sci/Tech,"Eleven contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corp. of Bethesda and Orbital Science Corp. of Dulles, are meeting todaywith NASA officials to present ideas for developing the transportation systems that will carry humans once again to the moon and eventually to Mars."
Business,IBM will continue pushing its Linux on Power strategy Monday when it unveils a new line of Linux-only servers running on its 64-bit Power5 processor.
Business,"India #39;s software exports are on track to grow by 30 percent in the year to March 2005, despite attempts in the key US market to discourage outsourcing and protect jobs, the industry #39;s head said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle last week revealed more details about the next version of its e-business suite, while pushing the concept of grid computing."
World," European Union foreign ministers Monday urged Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment activities, saying Tehran could face a  quot;serious situation quot; if it continued to defy the international community."
World, German and Polish politicians have played down a resolution by the Polish parliament calling on the government to take legal action aimed at making Germany pay war reparations for Nazi Germany #39;s World War II invasion of Poland.
Sci/Tech,"The Department of Defense is handing out contracts for a project to record what soldiers see and do in battle zones. The new initiative closely resembles another, called LifeLog, that the Pentagon scrapped months ago. By Noah Shachtman."
Sci/Tech,"A Silicon Valley company claims to have developed a universal emulator that's uncharacteristically fast. For one thing, it could mean the latest games are immediately available for the Mac. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"Nova Scotia makes a name for itself as a rigorous enforcer of recycling. Now a study finds that while the province may be spending millions on its garbage program, it's actually saving far more. By Stephen Leahy."
Sci/Tech,"Cities that try to set up their own broadband networks are facing staunch opposition from cable and phone companies, who see publicly funded fiber-optic networks as a threat to their own bottom line. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,MIT researchers produce a tiny water-skimming robot prototype they think could monitor water supplies for toxins or skim contaminants off the top of water.
Sci/Tech,"Three Silicon Valley entrepreneurs want a simple way for folks to populate their mobile devices with data. As cell phones become the one thing to carry -- part phone, part PDA, part camera, part MP3 player -- using Vazu might do the trick."
Sci/Tech,"capacity fiber network for voice, data, and video will cut Lloyds bandwidth costs and let it offer new high bandwidth apps. By Steven Marlin."
Sci/Tech,"After years of trying to make it easier for peripheral devices to work smoothly with computers, Microsoft is building in some difficulty. The upcoming Longhorn OS should allow companies to keep gizmos like iPod from stealing data."
Sci/Tech,"The main oxygen generator for the International Space Station has failed, and the two astronauts on board will tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply."
World," Britain's trade unions opened their annual conference amid threats of strike action ahead of a general election expected in 2005, urging Prime Minister Tony Blair's government to tackle concerns about pensions and job cuts."
Sci/Tech,"Anticipating an avalanche of smartphones and PDA #39;s during the gift-giving season, Trend Micro today released a free trial of its mobile anti-virus (AV) product."
World," Israel will soon offer large cash advances on compensation to Jewish settlers to entice them to leave their homes, Cabinet ministers said Monday, a day after tens of thousands demonstrated against the planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005."
World," Pakistani security forces and militants clashed on Sunday in fighting that killed at least nine people in the mountains near the Afghan border where al Qaida linked fighters are believed to be hiding, military officials said."
Business," Wall Street was set to open higher on  Monday, with advertising group Grey Global <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GREY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GREY.O</A> in the  spotlight after a UK rival agreed to a  $1.31 billion deal to  buy the company, while investors will be eyeing higher oil  prices and awaiting economic releases later in the week."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday defended Vice President Dick Cheney for saying last week that terrorists will hit the United States again ""if we make the wrong choice"" on Election Day."
Business," British advertising firm WPP <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WPP.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WPP.L</A> has agreed to buy  smaller U.S. rival Gray Global for \$1.31 billion, equally  divided in cash and shares, to put it on par with industry  leader Omnicom <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OMC.N</A>. Gray Global shares closed at \$940 on  Nasdaq.  "
Business," OPEC may resist calls to raise oil  output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear  of turning a decline from record prices into a rout."
Sci/Tech,"Extinction of a species is not just a permanent loss of biological diversity, but may have ripple effects as co-dependent species suffer from the absence of what may be linked predator-prey relationships.    Astrobiology Magazine -- The global extinction crisis ignores thousands of affiliated species that are also at risk of being wiped out, making the list of endangered species much larger and more serious than originally thought, says a study produced in part at the University of Alberta..."
Sci/Tech,"Molecular biologists have uprooted a traditional perspective on life's ancient ancestry, if their supplanted tree-of-life metaphor is modified to look more like a ring-of-life.    Astrobiology Magazine -- One of science's most popular metaphors - the ""tree of life,"" with its evolutionary branches and roots, showing groups of bacteria on the bottom and multicellular animals on the higher branches - turns out to be a misnomer, UCLA molecular biologists report in the Sept..."
Business,"Wall Street was set to open higher on Monday, with advertising group Grey Global (GREY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) in the spotlight after a UK rival agreed to a \$1."
Business,  An insurance group says low speed crashes result in expensive repairs simply because of differences in the bumper height between cars and sport utility vehicles.
Sci/Tech,The seemingly nonstop pummeling of Florida during the past month has been the result of a highly active hurricane season mixed with two unusually stubborn high-pressure ridges funneling the storms in a track directly over Florida.
Sports,"Well, theres at least one person who isnt trying to figure out whether Roger Federer could one day complete a Grand Slam or match Pete Sampras career record of 14 major titles: Federer himself."
World,"UPDATE, SUN 9PM: More than a million people have left their homes in Cuba, as Hurricane Ivan approaches. The ferocious storm is headed that way, after ripping through the Cayman Islands, tearing off roofs, flooding homes and causing general havoc."
World,"Eri Suheri can be seen most mornings in the same spot in front of the Metropolitan Medical Center, an upscale hospital located in the heart of Jakarta #39;s Kuningan business district."
Sci/Tech," China Unicom, the nation's second largest mobile phone carrier, plans to open up to 3,000 Internet cafes by the end of the year, state media said."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc.  on Monday said it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in September sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year, and back to school demand picked up after a sluggish start."
World, North Korean Foreign Finister said that a huge explosion in the country's remote interior that triggered fears of a nuclear test was a harmless demolition blast linked to a hydro electric power project.
World," SAINT QUENTIN, N.B. (CP)   A major highway in northern New Brunswick  remained closed to almost all traffic Monday, as local residents protested planned health care cuts."
Sci/Tech,"Shares of Broadcom Corp. (BRCM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 9 percent on Monday after the communications chipmaker said the effects of an inventory glut on its revenues should be short-lived."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, NEC, Motorola, Siemens, and Sony Ericsson have announced their tie-up to decide on a common standard to deliver TV shows straight to the mobile phone over a mobile broadcast network."
Sci/Tech,"com September 13, 2004, 7:51 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"Tomorrow Cisco Systems Inc. will announce an upgrade to its small business and branch office line of routers, incorporating more processing speed and a raft of new features."
Sci/Tech,"In the next version of Windows, Microsoft will give big companies a way to block use of devices that can easily be used to transfer data to and from personal computers, while making it easier for consumers to connect their home systems to them."
Sci/Tech,"The end of the world wide web may be nigh, top technology companies have warned. Predicting a future which would horrify many businesses and email addicts, some experts fear "
Sci/Tech,"com September 13, 2004, 6:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) showed off its interactive television platform in Amsterdam at IBC2004, an international conference devoted to the broadcasting industry."
Sci/Tech,"One afternoon in August, about 100 passengers were sitting on a sightseeing boat, cruising down the Chicago River to look at some of the city #39;s most vaunted architectural gems."
Business,"Crude oil futures rose on concern Hurricane Ivan may disrupt production, refining and the arrival of shipments as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico, where a quarter of US oil and natural gas is pumped."
Business,"For better or worse, the Michael Eisner era at Disney (NYSE: DIS) will be gradually coming to an end after the CEO flipped over a sandglass with two years #39; worth of granular dirt eager to trickle down."
Business,"TOKYO Suzuki Motor said Monday that it planned to invest up to 25 billion, or \$228 million, to make minicars and diesel engines in India, expanding in Asia #39;s fourth-largest vehicle market."
Business,"Oracle won a key legal victory in its quest to buy PeopleSoft last week, but the grueling war for control of its software rival is far from over, industry analysts say."
Business,"Microsoft Corp. and Sendo Holdings PLC said Monday they have settled litigation between them, and that Microsoft has surrendered its shareholding in the British mobile telephone company."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. Monday said it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in September sales at its US stores open at least a year, and back to school demand picked up after a sluggish start."
Business,"FOODLAND Associated chief Trevor Coates has flagged an interest in buying Metcash Trading after revealing weak second-half earnings for the Australian business, as speculation about his own tenure continued."
Business,"Campbell Soup Co. (CPB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest soupmaker, on Monday said quarterly net profit fell 20 percent as it increased spending on marketing and took a charge related to job cuts."
Business," Though America just celebrated the third anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and most of the economy has more or less recovered, the announcement by US Airways Group that it is "
Business,"Health Management Associates Inc., an operator of acute care and psychiatric hospitals, said Monday that damage related to Hurricanes Charley and Frances will lower fourth-quarter earnings by 2 cents per share."
Business,Schering-Plough (SGP:NYSE - news - research) Monday announced a broad marketing agreement with Germany #39;s Bayer (BAY:NYSE - news - research) that both companies said will lead to a more efficient use of their marketing and sales strengths.
Business, The dollar hovered just above three week lows against the euro Monday and Treasury prices maintained gains made last week when weak US inflation figures raised doubts about the pace of future rate hikes.
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. India #39;s software exports are on track to grow by 30 percent in the 2004-2005 fiscal year 
Sports,"LLEYTON HEWITT on the other side of a net serves as a mirror into the soul, a reflection of what it is that lies deep within an opponent."
Sports,JOLIET - Adrian Fernandez had a difficult time in the pits but overcame his problems with pit strategy Sunday in winning the Delphi 300 Indy Racing League event at Chicagoland Speedway.
Sports,"Referee Rob Styles has rescinded Didier Drogba #39;s yellow card which was received by the Chelsea striker for diving during Saturday #39;s Premier League match at Aston Villa, the Football Association said on Monday."
Sports,Jermain Defoe believes he has matured as a player in the short time he has been at Tottenham. The 21-year-old striker has scored three goals in five Premiership matches for Spurs this season and was also on target on his full debut for England last week.
Sports,"The Bucs went on to win seven, Buffalo and Pittsburgh six, Houston five and the Giants four. The five losers made the playoffs. The Patriots, you might recall, had a pretty decent year."
Sports,"are ahead of Larry Bowa #39;s team in the chase for the wild card. The Phillies. have 19 games to play, including 12 against teams with under-."
World,"A MYSTERIOUS explosion in North Korea last week was a deliberate detonation connected with a power plant project, the North Korean Foreign Ministry said yesterday."
World,"At least three Palestinian militants have been killed in an Israeli missile strike in Jenin in the West Bank. The attack came as the men drove by car through the city, a stronghold of Palestinian militant groups."
World,Pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong have expressed disappointment at the outcome of Sunday #39;s parliamentary elections. The pro-democracy camp secured 25 seats on the 
World,TENS of thousands of Jewish settlers and their supporters demonstrated yesterday against a plan to remove all Gaza settlements and four from the West Bank.
World,A TV journalist was shot dead as he made a live broadcast from Baghdad when US helicopters fired on a crowd gathered around the burning wreckage of a US armoured vehicle.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Sept 10: Pakistan and China on Thursday expressed strong opposition to a US-sponsored resolution on Sudan which demands sanctions and a UN inquiry whether a genocide was taking place in the country."
World,"JOHN Howard told Australians there had been a warning before the Jakarta bombing when he knew the claim was flimsy, Labor said yesterday."
World,"US warplanes and artillery units bombed the Sunni stronghold of Fallujah yesterday, a day after scores died when insurgents hammered the capital."
World,"South Africa #39;s high court will hear a challenge on September 21 to a subpoena demanding Mark Thatcher answer questions from Equatorial Guinea about a suspected coup plot in the oil-rich country, his lawyer says."
Sci/Tech,Imagine turning on your mobile phone to watch breaking news or an entertainment program. The idea could soon become reality following an announcement last week that five of the world #39;s largest mobile phone 
Sci/Tech,"com September 12, 2004, 9:00 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,and PC users no longer had to choose between Windows Media Player #39;s inadequacies or Real or Musicmatch #39;s annoyances.
Sci/Tech,"Three new MyDoom variants have been found in the wild that contain not only malicious code but a plea for a job. MyDoom U, V and W attempt to download a Trojan called Surila onto users #39; computers, which would "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has teamed up with consumer electronics firm Thomson to launch set-top boxes supporting Microsoft TV #39;s Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) software platform.
Sci/Tech,"com. Using 90nm processes and AntiVirusNX technology, Transmeta claims it #39;s the first low-power x86-based processor to provide hardware support for the anti-virus protection enabled by XP #39;s SP2."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. last week rolled out a slew of mice and keyboards for business users. The Wireless Optical Desktop Comfort Edition includes a keyboard and mouse with enhanced ergonomic features.
World,"President Vladimir Putin has ordered sweeping changes to Russia #39;s political system to help combat terrorism, but immediately has drawn charges he is exploiting a bloody school siege to boost his personal power."
World,"Hong Kong democrats made only modest gains in elections for the territorys legislative council yesterday, leaving pro-Beijing parties with an overall majority."
World,"Reports from the West Bank City of Jenin say an Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a car, killing at least three Palestinian militants."
World," Kuwait City, Sept 13   Upon arriving in Kuwait City, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini repeated his appeal for the liberation of the two Italian volunteer workers kidnapped in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,A 13 YEAR old Taiwanese boy has been arrested for running a sexual services business on the web. More than 100 teens had signed up for the boy #39;s  quot;compensated dating quot; site which usually refers to youngsters trading sex for money or gifts.
World,Iranian officials say a suspension of the country #39;s uranium enrichment program will be short and temporary. The comments were made as the United Nations nuclear watchdog prepares to meet in Vienna.
World,JOHN Howard and Mark Latham are both footy followers but it looks like they prepared their policy statements for the leaders debate while watching very boring tennis on television.
World,"President Vladimir Putin has announced new measures to strenghten the governments power in tackling the fight against terrorism. In a cabinet meeting today, Putin blamed Russian authorities for being inefficient "
World,"(CBS/AP) US forces backed by helicopter gunships killed 22 insurgents, including several Arabs, in southern Afghanistan, the US military said Monday."
World," A huge explosion in North Korea last week  was a deliberate blast to pave the way for a hydro electric  dam, Pyongyang said Monday."
World," BRUSSELS/KHARTOUM, Sudan (Reuters) - The European Union was  to threaten sanctions Monday against Sudan's government for  failing to stop ""massive and severe"" human rights abuses by  Arab militia against African villagers in Darfur."
World," An Israeli aircraft fired a  missile at a West Bank car Monday killing a leader of a  militant group linked to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's  Fatah faction and two comrades, witnesses said."
World, Iran said Monday it was losing patience  with U.N. inspections of its nuclear program and announced that  its agreement with the Europeans to halt uranium enrichment  would soon come to an end.
World," A former Protestant guerrilla described  by police as a ""cold blooded killer"" pleaded guilty on Monday  to the murder of Catholic lawyer Pat Finucane, one of the most  controversial killings of the Northern Ireland ""Troubles."""
World,Australia is investigating reports that two of its citizens have been taken hostage by  militants in Iraq.
World,"Greece holds three days of mourning for Patriarch Petros of Alexandria, who died in a helicopter crash."
World,"Conditions in developing nations could hamper the spread of digital TV, a broadcast conference is told."
World,Sir Elton John is to sell off part of his extensive photographic collection at an auction in New York.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Too expensive to bury it <em>in</em> MS?
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Nuclear fashion accessory takes a bow
World,Residents boarded up windows and stocked food as deadly Hurricane Ivan appeared to be heading in their direction.
Sci/Tech,"Using power lines for the net could disrupt a new digital radio system, a broadcasting conference hears."
World," Stocks moved modestly higher Monday as investors discounted another technology profit warning and focused instead on positive outlooks for third  and fourth quarter earnings.    While some investors were concerned that rising energy prices and the summer's economic slowdown would undermine third quarter results for many companies, a new report by J.P..."
World," The expiration Monday of a 10 year federal ban on assault weapons means firearms like AK 47s, Uzis and TEC 9s can now be legally bought   a development that has critics upset and gun owners pleased.    The 1994 ban, signed by President Clinton, outlawed 19 types of military style assault weapons..."
Sci/Tech,"India's IT research and outsourcing  industry is facing a skills shortage, a leading industry expert has warned."
World,"The Detroit Lions went three full seasons without winning an away game, setting an NFL record for road futility. They ended that ignominious streak Sunday in their first opportunity of the season, beating the Chicago Bears 20-16 at Soldier Field..."
World," Hurricane Ivan pummeled the Cayman Islands with floodwaters that swamped homes and fierce winds that ripped off roofs, then strengthened to an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it headed for western Cuba on Monday.    The slow moving hurricane, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, killed at least 65 people across the Caribbean before reaching the Caymans and threatens millions more in its projected path..."
World," Stocks moved narrowly higher in early trading Monday as investors discounted another technology profit warning and focused instead on positive outlooks for third  and fourth quarter earnings.    While some investors were concerned that rising energy prices would undermine third quarter results for many companies, a new report by J.P..."
World," Hurricane Ivan pummeled the Cayman Islands with floodwaters that swamped homes and fierce winds that ripped off roofs, then strengthened to an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it headed for western Cuba on Monday.    The hurricane, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, killed at least 65 people across the Caribbean before reaching the Caymans and threatens millions more people in its projected path..."
World," North Korea said Monday that a huge cloud caused by an explosion near its border with China several days ago was the planned demolition of a mountain for a hydroelectric project, British media reported.    North Korean Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun said the blast was intentional, responding to a request for information from British Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell, who is visiting the North, the British Broadcasting Corp..."
World,"President Vladimir Putin outlined plans Monday to ""radically"" change the Russian political system in a way that would increase his own power, portraying the moves as a means of combating terrorism."
World,"U.S. forces launched air strikes on the rebel-held city of Fallujah on Monday, targeting what they said was a meeting of key loyalists of their top foe in Iraq, Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi."
World,"The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Monday that South Korea's failure to report nuclear experiments was a ""matter of serious concern"" as Western diplomats revealed a link between tests conducted in 2000 and Seoul's secret uranium work in the 1980s."
World,"With U.S. control imperiled in Iraq, the military vows to oust the\insurgents from their havens. Here's what it will take"
Business,World oil prices climbed on Monday as companies operating in the US Gulf of Mexico braced for output disruptions from powerful Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"New Delhi, Sep 13.(PTI): Suzuki today announced an investment of over Rs 1,000 crore to set up a diesel engine manufacturing unit in the country and said the firm has formed a joint venture with Maruti for a new car plant besides it would enter the "
Business,Software giant Microsoft Corp. and UK-based cell phone maker Sendo Holdings plc. on Monday reached a settlement to their intellectual property dispute over a failed smart-phone partnership between the two companies.
Business, Wal Mart Stores Inc. on Monday maintained its September sales forecast and said back to school demand picked up for key categories including electronics and clothing after a sluggish start.
Business,"Campbell Soup Co., the world #39;s biggest soupmaker, said fourth-quarter profit declined 20 percent, the biggest drop in more than two years, because of falling sales and costs to fire workers."
Business,"In an attempt to grab business from Hewlett-Packard #39;s and Sun Microsystems #39; entry-level Unix market, IBM this week plans to introduce a Power5 processor-based server tuned for Linux."
Business,Federal safety regulators issued new rules on Monday to prevent deaths and injuries caused by power-window switches that can be activated inadvertently by small children playing in a car.
Business,"British defense firm BAE Systems has agreed to pay \$600 million (333.7 million pounds) for DigitalNet Holdings, a maker of secure Pentagon computer networks, the companies say in a weekend statement."
Business,The Federal Reserve is widely expect to raise the federal funds rate at its Sept. 21 policy meeting after a moderate increase in August payrolls.
World, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini appealed to Arab countries on Monday to help win the release of two Italian hostages as an apparent deadline to kill them drew near.
World, The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Monday South Korea's failure to promptly report research on the enrichment of uranium and plutonium separation to the U.N. agency was deeply worrying.
Sci/Tech,"Media and communications chip maker Broadcom Corp. lowered its third quarter revenue expectations on Sunday to account for delayed customer orders, and said its inventory levels would drop as compared to the previous quarter."
Sci/Tech, US software giant Microsoft is aiming to get its audio and video software into mobile phones before it is beaten to the 650 million handsets a year market by rivals like Apple.
Sports,"Tim Henman #39;s journey to the semi-final of the US Open has seen him rise from sixth to fourth in the world rankings, matching his previous highest position."
Sports,Manchester United defender Gary Neville is likely to miss England #39;s World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan next month after being sidelined for up to four weeks with a knee fracture.
Sports,"Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson say he is fit to play in tomorrow #39;s Champions League tie at Parkhead. There were chaotic scenes earlier this afternoon as Larsson, and his Barcelona team-mates arrived in Glasgow ahead of the game."
Sports,"Week Four threw up some surprising results over the weekend as current high-flyers had their wings clipped and new faces staked their claims in a title race that, although barely a month old, is already wide open."
Sports,"  Bayern Munich are expecting Iranian striker Vahid Hashemian to travel to Israel for this week #39;s Champions League match, an act which could put him in trouble in Teheran."
Business," British advertising firm WPP has agreed to buy smaller U.S. rival Grey Global for  #36;1.31 billion, equally divided in cash and shares, to put it on par with industry leader Omnicom."
World," Warning: If a co worker or stranger suddenly jumps up and starts singing a patriotic song in Spanish on Wednesday, don't be alarmed."
Business," Onex Corp. has agreed with Laidlaw International Inc. to acquire two of its subsidiaries, American Medical Response Inc."
World,The United States lobbied its allies Monday to have Iran hauled before the UN Security Council over its nuclear program as the world body #39;s atomic watchdog agency considered 
World,"ABUJA, Sept 13 (AFP) - Slow-moving African Union-brokered peace talks for Sudan #39;s Darfur region have been complicated by last week #39;s declaration by the United States that Khartoum and allied militia are committing genocide there."
Sci/Tech, Five companies are teaming up to deliver broadcast programming to wireless handsets.
World," Al Qaeda financed the bomb attacks against two synagogues and the British Consulate in Istanbul that killed a total of 63 people in November 2003, one of the suspects told a court."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin kicked off his meeting with the country's premiers and top aboriginal leaders Monday with a  #36;700 million plan to improve native health.
Sci/Tech," ""Big Blue"" may also earn the nickname ""Big Linux Supporter"" as IBM continues to embrace open source efforts to hike its market share and challenge competitors, including Microsoft."
Sci/Tech," New service offers spam, virus filtering for small and mid sized businesses."
Sci/Tech," IBM on Monday launched a new, cheaper line of computer servers designed for smaller businesses, with production at the plant here."
Business,"EUROPEAN Union trade commissioner Peter Mandelson and Robert Zoellick, his US counterpart, failed to make headway on a trans-Atlantic stand-off over subsidies for Airbus and Boeing at a meeting yesterday, saying the dispute remains headed for World Trade "
Business," Revenues in key sectors of the U.S.  services industry grew in the second quarter, the government  said on Monday in a new survey aimed at measuring growth in the  giant tranche of the economy."
World," Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Sunday accused President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney of misleading Americans by implying a link between deposed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks."
Sci/Tech," A Dutch professor became the first recipient of a new Swedish science prize in the field of medical education research, the awarding body said Monday."
Business," Technology stocks climbed near a  2 month high on Monday, as investors seeing value in a battered  group bought software and semiconductor shares, while higher  crude oil prices limited blue chip gains."
Sci/Tech,"""Big Blue"" may also earn the nickname ""Big Linux Supporter"" as IBM continues to embrace open-source efforts to hike its market share and challenge competitors, including Microsoft. \<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Improved electron flow is the key to more powerful chips.
Sci/Tech, An implantable lens to correct the vision of nearsighted people won approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Monday.
Business," British advertising firm WPP has agreed  to buy smaller U.S. rival Grey Global for  $1.31 billion,  equally divided in cash and shares, to put it on par with  industry leader Omnicom."
World," Results of recent polls on the presidential race. Listed above each set of results is the name of the organization that conducted the poll, the dates, the number interviewed, whether it was adults, registered voters (RV) or likely voters (LV) and the margin of error (MoE). Results might not total 100 percent because of rounding."
Business," Campbell Soup Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CPB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CPB.N</A>, the world's  largest soupmaker, on Monday said quarterly net profit fell 20  percent as it increased spending on marketing and took a charge  related to job cuts."
Sci/Tech,Software giant contesting order to pay \$521 million in patent infringement verdict.
Business, The dollar rose slightly against the  major currencies early on Monday in New York as dealers  adjusted positions ahead of two key U.S. economic indicators  due on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech," Aluminum could be an unusual savior for Atlantic salmon in prized Scandinavian and Russian fishing rivers because it kills a voracious parasite, researchers said on Friday."
Business, A U.S. advisory panel began  meeting Monday to debate whether certain antidepressants should  come with stronger warnings about the chances of suicidal  behavior in children and teens who take the drugs.
Sci/Tech," The complexity of life took    billions of years to push and stretch and reshape the biological niche that    is Earth. It would seem prudent  if one had the means  to save some portion    of the blueprints of this majesty, so that the process would not have to start    over from scratch in the event of a global cataclysm."
Business,  Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday will introduce new products aimed at protecting and expanding one of its biggest sources of revenue   computer networking equipment for small businesses and branch offices.
Sci/Tech,"Sears, Roebuck and Co., which has successfully sold its tools and appliances on the Web, is counting on having the same magic with bedspreads and sweaters, thanks in part to expertise gained by its purchase of Lands' End Inc."
Sci/Tech," Scientists and engineers    are optimistic after having peeked inside the Genesis space capsule, which brought    back bits of the Sun but crashed into the Utah desert Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Alarmed by software glitches, security threats and computer crashes with ATM-like voting machines, officials from Washington, D.C., to California are considering an alternative from an unlikely place: Nevada."
Sci/Tech,"stars of an elite, wireless oriented tech show they were improbable indeed: A weed whacker, a blender and a boombox. Their decibel assault at this year's 6th annual DEMOmobile show was the perfect foil for its most celebrated product, a noise canceling cell phone headset called Jawbone."
World,Republicans in the State Senate forced through a measure to gradually raise the minimum wage by \$2 to \$7.15 an hour by January 2007.
Business,<p>\</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - World oil prices climbed on Monday as\companies operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico braced for\output disruptions from powerful Hurricane Ivan.</p>
Business,The interim Iraqi government says it needs an extra \$3.4bn to fix its water and electricity infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,\A specially shaped camera lens which means images are never out of focus could find its way onto camera phones.
Business,The International Monetary Fund starts talks with Kenya which could result in the release of a delayed loan to the country.
Sci/Tech,Astronomers reveal one of the clearest images obtained of Stephan's Quintet.
Business,"From 1999 to 2002, American multinational corporations increased profits taken in countries with no taxes or low rates by 68 percent, a study found."
Business,There's yet another hostile takeover in the tech sector's works.
Business,A second bankruptcy filing comes after a month of warnings and a failure to secure labor concessions.
Business,Take advantage of cards instead of it being the other way around.
Business,How a residence for formerly substance-abusing students helps them stay sober
Business,"With new cafes and a slick ad campaign, Colombia is rebranding its coffee -- and Juan Valdez is getting hip"
Sci/Tech,Amateur hurricane-busters have come up with any number of crackpot ideas to spare Florida from ferocious storms. Among them: blowing hurricanes away with giant fans or blowing them up with nuclear warheads.
Sci/Tech,"KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) -- Earthquakes have been rumbling more frequently deep beneath Mauna Loa, suggesting that the world's largest volcano is getting ready to erupt for the first time in 20 years, scientists said.    ""We don't believe an eruption is right around the corner, but every day that goes by is one day closer to that event,"" said Paul Okubo, a seismologist at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island..."
Sci/Tech,The software maker expands its Visual Studio line of developer tools.\
Sci/Tech,The companies settle a lawsuit in which the software giant was accused of poaching smart-phone trade secrets.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems this week will introduce a new line of routers with integrated services that combine concurrent data, security, and voice features in one system."
Sci/Tech,"At the BorCon conference this week, Borland Software will reveal its Software Delivery Optimization strategy, which leverages the companys ALM (application lifecycle management) and developer products to ease software development and maintenance."
Sci/Tech,"Transmeta Corp. has begun shipping its second-generation Efficeon processors, the TM8800 series."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing to fill out its Visual Studio tools line, Microsoft on Monday is announcing Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition, intended for developers working in small organizations."
Sci/Tech,Oracle Corp. has launched a program for independent software vendors (ISVs) that build Oracle-based applications and that want to get into the application hosting and management business but lack the resources to do so.
Sci/Tech,"NEC Corporation is to provide Mazda Motor Corp. with an experimental grid computing system that will undergo testing in 2005, the companies said today. If the tests are successful, NEC hopes to become a major grid computing systems vendor to large enterprises in Japan and internationally, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"ThomasB2B.com LLC will officially launch on Monday a new online advertising network which is modeled after general-purpose ones from the likes of Yahoo Inc.'s Overture and Google Inc. but which differs in two key aspects: first, it is focused exclusively on the business-to-business market; and second, it matches ads with search queries and content through predefined categories, not keywords."
Sci/Tech,McAfee Inc. says that a new managed e-mail service will help small businesses handle the deluge of spam and viruses pounding their networks.
Sci/Tech,"Symantec Corp. is fishing for dollars with a new service designed to help companies combat the ongoing epidemic of online identity theft, or ""phishing,"" scams."
Sci/Tech,Five companies are teaming up to deliver broadcast programming to wireless handsets.
Sci/Tech,"New service offers spam, virus filtering for small and mid-sized businesses."
Sci/Tech,"By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO    NEW YORK (AP) -- Sears, Roebuck and Co., which has successfully sold its tools and appliances on the Web, is counting on having the same magic with bedspreads and sweaters, thanks in part to expertise gained by its purchase of Lands' End Inc.    The company's venture into online sales of home furnishings and apparel, which officially launches Monday, may be considered late..."
Sci/Tech,"stars of an elite, wireless oriented tech show they were improbable indeed: A weed whacker, a blender and a boombox. Their decibel assault at this year's 6th annual DEMOmobile show was the perfect foil for its most celebrated product, a noise canceling cell phone headset called Jawbone."
Sci/Tech,"Bloggers at this summer's political conventions brought heightened visibility to blogging, but the money, for most bloggers, is still missing. There's a very tiny percentage of people who are making anywhere close to a living from blogs."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Marketing Research\\Search engine marketing success comes from good research. By applying research to understand your competition and target audience, your optimization efforts will succeed. Remember when homework from school often required some research on your part to complete? It is much the same scenario for search engine marketing: ..."
Business, Oil prices jumped anew Monday as Hurricane Ivan continued to ravage the Caribbean and forced the evacuation of some oil workers in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sports,"Within hours of Tim Henman #39;s US Open semi-final defeat by Roger Federer on Saturday, 17-year-old Andrew Murray stormed to the junior title with a straight-sets defeat of Ukraine #39;s Sergiy Stakhovsky."
World," LONDON (AP)   British defence contractor BAE Systems PLC said Monday it is buying DigitalNet Holdings Inc., a U.S. maker of secure computer networks and a leading information technology supplier to the Pentagon."
World, The weekend decision by the Reserve Bank of India to drain banks' surplus funds to contain inflation may be a warning that demand pressures are building up in a fast growing economy.
Sci/Tech, Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday will introduce new products aimed at protecting and expanding one of its biggest sources of revenue  #151; computer networking equipment for small businesses and branch offices.
World," So now that he has blown his convention boost and fallen behind George W. Bush in both national polls and key battleground states, Democrat John Kerry has emerged in fighting trim. The man from Massachusetts has shaken up his staff, started using surrogates to poke at George W. Bush's now you see me, now you don't Air National Guard record, and has torn up his stump speech to sharpen the contrast with the President."
Business,"Germany's health ministry approves the sale of 80,000 state-owned apartments as Europe's largest economy tries to finance rising pension costs."
World,Australia is investigating reports that two of its citizens have been taken hostage by militants in Iraq.
Business,Investors discounted another technology profit warning and focused instead on positive outlooks for third- and fourth-quarter earnings.
Business,Comparing operating cash flows to net income lets investors weed out disasters early.
Business,Component problems meant Brillian's new big screens missed the NFL's kickoff party.
Business,"com September 13, 2004, 8:58 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Business,"Sendo, the British mobile phone manufacturer, and Microsoft today settled a lawsuit in which the US software giant was accused of  quot;plundering quot; the smaller company #39;s technology."
Business,Foodland Associated left frustrated investors wanting more yesterday after handing down a disappointing profit and refusing to shed any light on its growth plans.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville said today that it expects Septembers same store sales in the US to increase 2 4 percent, which is in line with the retail giants previously disclosed expectations."
Sci/Tech,A futuristic eye scanner system at a Wearside school is scrapped because it is too slow.
Sci/Tech,Novell kicked off Brainshare Europe in Barcelona by outlining its strategy to make identity management the basis of all IT systems.
Sci/Tech,"A number of the larger Linux developers like Red Hat and Novell are likely to back the plan, bolstering its uptake in the market. The agreement aims to ensure compatibility between Linux versions "
Sci/Tech,The unique-looking Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1 (\$600 street) is a 5.1-megapixel digital camera with some interesting video capabilities.
Sci/Tech,"At the Totally Fashion event in Shanghai, China, Nokia unveiled its latest mobile phones -- the 7280, 7270 and 7260. With sleek designs and interesting quirks, the phones -- which are more like fashion accessories "
Sports,Mistakes will drive a coach nuts. Mistakes are something Dallas coach Bill Parcells loathes. Mistakes are what put an end to the Cowboys #39; chances of winning the season opener at Minnesota on Sunday.
World,"A standoff between rival Palestinian factions shut down a West Bank university on Monday, reflecting the growing state of chaos plaguing the Palestinian territories."
World,Pakistan says its troops have killed six suspected al-Qaida militants in a semi-autonomous tribal region near the Afghan border. Army officials say the clash took place early Sunday in a mountainous area near 
Sci/Tech,"Six days before receiving a court ruling in the Oracle case, PeopleSoft sped up the vesting terms for its workers' 2004 merit options."
Sci/Tech,"If Linux Standard Base 2.0 becomes the de facto guideline for companies working on open-source technologies, Microsoft may face more competition."
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp. said Monday it will release as open source code some of its software for speech-enabling applications. The move is intended to spur development in the field and outflank rivals by making IBM's free technology the industry standard.
Sci/Tech,"com September 13, 2004, 8:47 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,Sony this week unveiled its new Cyber-shot DSC-M1 digital camera that features a swivel screen design that can automatically record video while snapping pictures.
Sports,Annika Sorenstam was more rejuvenated than rusty after a month off  quot;chilling quot; in Lake Tahoe and cleaning up after Florida hurricanes.
Sports,"On a day when the Browns last championship team was saluted before kick-off, the current team played like champions themselves. Perhaps it was just coincidence, but it seemed like more than that."
Sports," The inconsistent San Diego Padres will try for consecutive wins for the first time since August 28 29 tonight, when they begin a huge four game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium."
Sports,"Fourth seed Rainer Schuettler reached the second round of China Open here on Monday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over unseeded Australian Paul Baccanello."
Sports,"The top overall draft choice #39;s real introduction to the league came not in training camp or preseason, or even when he handed the ball to Tiki Barber on Sunday and watched the tailback sprint "
World,"A campaigner dressed as Batman, from a fathers #39; rights group staged a dramatic protest on a Buckingham Palace balcony on Monday."
World,"Up to ten people were killed in fierce fighting between Pakistani security forces and al Qaeda-linked fighters Sunday, taking the death toll to over 70 in one of the deadliest actions against the militants."
World," MOSCOW (AP)   Responding to a string of deadly terror attacks, President Vladimir Putin on Monday moved to significantly strengthen the Kremlin's grip on power with new measures that include the naming of regional governors and an overhaul of the electoral system."
Sci/Tech," Nokia signed a contract with the Libyan post office for a nationwide mobile phone network in a deal valued at  #36;146 million, the Finnish company said Monday."
Sports," 1903  #151; Red Ames' debut with the New York Giants was a five inning, 5 0, no hit victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game was called in midafternoon because of unusual darkness."
World,The Democratic challenger outlined his own \$5 billion plan to fight crime and picked up the endorsement of a coalition of police unions.
Business,"NEW YORK, Sept 13 (AFP) - The bankruptcy filing of US Airways highlights the still-fragile condition of the US aviation industry three years after the September 11 attacks, with more turbulence looming, analysts say."
Business,"Shares of Herndon-based government information technology contractor DigitalNet gained as much as 27 percent in Monday trading, after a weekend buyout offer from BAE Systems."
Business,"A number of software makers and well-known IT vendors have agreed to endorse the Free Standards Group #39;s latest Linux standard to help create common ground for companies building open-source technologies, the organization said Monday."
Business,"The Schering-Plough Corp. will market and distribute Bayer AG #39;s primary care pharmaceutical products in the United States under an agreement announced Monday that could impact up to 1,800 jobs."
Sci/Tech,"08:11 AM EST, Sep 13, 2004 (MidnightTrader) -- OmniVision Technologies (OVTI) is advancing this morning after announcing it is shipping production volumes of its 1.3-megapixel OV9640 CameraChip to Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens "
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s no doubt that Apple #39;s latest notebook computer is a joy to look at. The enormous 17in widescreen means you can watch films on it at a size approaching that of a television, and the brushed aluminium finish is undeniably stylish."
Sci/Tech,"The MSN Music site, now in public preview and set for its full-featured debut in mid-October, instantly makes Microsoft a major player in the field, although the store has a decidedly me-too feel about it right now."
Sports,The Vindicator/Scott R. Galvin REACHING OUT: Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia dives for a touchdown as he is hit by Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed in the fourth quarter of Sunday #39;s game.
Sports,"Germany #39;s Rainer Schuettler defeated Australian Paul Baccanello and Finland #39;s Jarkko Nieminen downed Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the first round of the \$500,000 US China Open on Monday."
World,"(GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands) - It appears Hurricane Ivan is turning toward the northwest -- with its wake, death and destruction."
World,"The chairman of Kenya #39;s Anti-Corruption Advisory Board has resigned, accusing President Mwai Kibaki of interfering in the board #39;s work."
Sci/Tech,A survey of waters around the UK sees Scotland emerge as the top spot for basking shark sightings.
Business,"Advanced Marketing Services Inc., which provides customized wholesaling and distribution services for the publishing industry, on Monday slashed earnings expectations for fiscal 2004."
Sci/Tech," When it comes to selecting a wireless phone for myself to use, I have in the past been a bit of a neo Luddite. Sure, as part of this job I get to play with all the very latest and greatest that "
Sports,Celtic star Neil Lennon today claimed that the Scottish champions were facing Barcelona at the best possible time. Manager Martin ONeill has admitted the Catalan giants should expect to take six points from their two meetings.
Sports,"Hosts Germany could opt not to play the opening game of the 2006 World Cup finals, organising committee chairman Franz Beckenbauer said on Monday."
World,"A campaigner dressed as Batman, from the fathers #39; rights group that pelted Prime Minister Tony Blair with flour-filled condoms, has staged a dramatic protest on a Buckingham Palace balcony."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will take full control of nominating leaders for Russia #39;s regions to help combat terrorism after a bloody school siege in which more than 320 people were killed.
World,A video purporting to show the beheading of a Turkish driver kidnapped in Iraq last month surfaced today on the website of an al-Qaida-linked militant group.
World,"SINGAPORE : The five-year-old girl, who was critically injured in the Jakarta bombing, was taken off sedatives on Monday morning. Elisabeth Musu was awake for about three "
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc. lifted the lid on forthcoming enhancements to its identity management tools at its Brainshare Europe customer conference in Barcelona, Spain,Monday."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates on Monday announced it is upgrading and consolidating its storage management software line. The computer software giant is offering 13 new versions of its BrightStor storage management line and also announced a new product in a move to better compete with rivals EMC and Veritas Software.
World," Blue chips closed comfortably higher, lifted in late afternoon trade by a positive early performance by Wall Street, while a firm media sector and recovering oil stocks also boosted the FTSE 100, dealers said."
World, Iran said Monday it was losing patience  with U.N. inspections of its nuclear program and announced that  its agreement with the Europeans to halt uranium enrichment  would soon come to an end.
World," A strengthened Hurricane Ivan headed toward the tip of western Cuba with 160 mph winds Monday after pummeling the Cayman Islands with flooding that swamped homes and fierce winds that ripped off roofs.    The slow moving, extremely dangerous Category 5 storm, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, killed at least 68 people across the Caribbean before reaching the Caymans, and threatens millions more in its projected path..."
Business, World oil prices shot higher on Monday  as companies operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico braced for  output disruptions from powerful Hurricane Ivan.
Business," US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A>,  trying to raise money and avoid liquidation, on Monday asked a  judge for permission to skip a big pension payment due this  week, in its first move since filing for protection against  creditors over the weekend."
Business," Technology stocks rose on Monday as  semiconductor companies returned to favor on Wall Street, led  by Intel Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>, and helped lift major indexes."
Business," The PIMCO mutual fund group has  agreed to pay  $50 million to settle fraud charges involving  improper rapid dealing in mutual fund shares, the U.S.  Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> said on  Monday it is meeting with bankruptcy lawyers to prepare in case  the carrier needs to file for bankruptcy protection, but added  that recent talks with pilots make it hopeful a pilot agreement  can be reached later this week."
Business," Time Warner Inc. withdrew its bid  for Hollywood film studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer on Monday, after  sources said a rival bidder group headlined by Japan's Sony  Corp. raised its offer to nearly  $5 billion."
Business," OPEC may resist calls to raise oil  output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear  of turning a decline from record prices into a rout."
Sports, Tampa Bay's sputtering offense suffered a major blow Monday when the team learned receiver Joey Galloway will miss four to six weeks after aggravating a groin injury.
Business,"Civil charges may be coming in the near future for the former leader of Denver-based Qwest Communications International Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Joseph P. Nacchio, former CEO of the "
Business,"Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, withdrew its bid for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. after it could not reach agreement on the price of the film studio controlled by billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian."
Business,Japan #39;s Suzuki Motor Corp.  lt;7269.T gt; said on Monday it would spend about 10 billion yen (\$91.44 million) to build a diesel engine plant in India with output to start in 2006.
Business,"In my slightly tilted world, soup is one of the greatest culinary creations of all time. I would have to put it right up there with the peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich and meatballs and spaghetti."
Business,"parts maker Delphi Corp. said Monday that it completed the planned shutdown of its Flint West, Mich., manufacturing plant, the largest of four US consolidations in its previously disclosed plan to reduce "
Business,"ImClone Systems Inc. (IMCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) was raised to  quot;buy quot; from  quot;neutral quot; by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey because consensus estimates for sales of its cancer drug are more realistic than they were."
Business,"Personal computer maker Gateway Inc. said Monday it expects to report revenue and operating loss for its third fiscal quarter, in line with its previous forecast given in July."
Business,"Foodland Associated has been making inroads in New Zealand and this may help strengthen its position in Australia, where it faces fierce competition from bigger rivals, such as Coles."
Sci/Tech," Online payment processor PayPal said it would fine customers as much as  #36;500 if they violate the company's policies against using the service for gambling, pornography or selling prescription drugs without official certification."
World, U.S. troops barred anguished crowds from returning to their homes in the besieged city of Tal Afar on Monday as residents described corpses scattered across orchards and the collapse of essential services such as water and electricity.
World, Cuba's top tobacco farmer predicted Monday that Hurricane Ivan's sudden turn to the west would ensure the storm causes only minimal damage to the island's key tobacco growing region.
Sci/Tech," SAN DIEGO   For two days last week, companies from around the globe converged near San Diego to showcase their best products and services using mobile and wireless technology."
World," Arab League foreign ministers open a two day meeting here on Tuesday focused on Lebanon and its relations with Syria, the situation in war wracked Iraq, and the Israeli Palestinian conflict."
Sci/Tech,IBM introduced on Monday its inexpensive OpenPower line of servers based on Power5 microprocessors and the Linux operating system.
Sci/Tech,"NASA has commissioned a panel of experts to work out what went wrong with the Genesis space probe, which crashed to Earth on 8 September."
Sci/Tech,"Semiconductor maker Broadcom Corp. lowered its third-quarter revenue guidance, saying customers who make cable and satellite set-top boxes over-ordered its chips in the first half of the year."
Sci/Tech,Symantec Corp. is expected to announce on Monday a new service to help financial institutions fight phishing attacks and online fraud.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s decision to axe WinFS from Longhorn provides the company with an opportunity to expand the technology to work with multiple systems.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Monday added to an already dizzying array of planned Visual Studio 2005 offerings by unveiling a new version of the toolset for developers who fall between hobbyist and professional levels.
Sci/Tech,McAfee on Monday unveiled a new security service designed to let small companies outsource their e-mail security to the antivirus software maker.
Sci/Tech,"The latest trend in digital photography is ultra-high-resolution fixed-lens cameras. The digital-camera manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo one another, in much the same way that CPU "
Sci/Tech,"The technical standards body for the internet, the IETF, has bounced back Microsoft #39;s controversial proposal for stopping spam, Sender ID."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel Corp. last week outlined a plan to develop a mobile processor with two CPU cores, but the company remained silent about its strategy for dual-core "
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates on Monday announced it is upgrading and consolidating its storage management software line. The computer software giant is offering 13 new versions of its BrightStor storage management 
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Dell Inc. is pushing ahead with plans to open a series of IT support hubs worldwide in an effort to improve its ability to serve customers, especially corporate users."
Sci/Tech,"The US leads other technologically advanced nations in the reported incidences of cyber bullying, the latest trend to threaten youngsters who use the Internet."
World, North Korea's foreign minister said that a huge explosion in the country's remote interior that triggered fears of a nuclear test was a harmless demolition blast linked to a hydro electric power project.
Sci/Tech,Our correspondent David Shukman flies with a Nasa team as it monitors the state of Antarctica's glaciers.
Sports,CHRIS SUTTON trained today to keep alive his chances of lining up against Barcelona tomorrow. The striker has been out since damaging a hamstring on August 14.
World, TORONTO (CP)   A former Upper Canada College teacher made a brief court appearance Monday to face sexual assault charges.
Sports,"Europe #39;s only player in the world top 10, Padraig Harrington, has given captain Bernhard Langer the perfect boost as they fly out to contest the Ryder Cup today."
Sports,Spaniard Eladio Jimenez has won the 10th stage of the Tour of Spain after a lone breakaway on the final decisive climb. The Spaniard won the stage 
Sports,The Detroit Lions wide receiver is out for the season after breaking his collarbone in yesterday #39;s 20-to-16 win at Chicago. Rogers was injured while going for a pass in the first quarter.
Sci/Tech," Six months before the San Jose Cisco Systems controversy went public, Leon Nix knew the city risked violating its own rules by favoring the networking company's products in its new City Hall. But he feared speaking out, thinking his bosses might come after him."
World,"BRUSSELS : Key European governments turned up the pressure on Iran over its nuclear plans, giving Tehran a November deadline to allay concern it is secretly making atomic weapons."
World,"MOSCOW , Sep 13 (MASNET  amp; News Agencies) - President Vladimir Putin announced steps to tighten Kremlin control over Russia  #39;s regions and called for  quot;radical quot; moves to improve security in the north Caucasus after the Beslan school hostage tragedy."
World,North-west Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham has called for the release of an old college friend accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea.
World,Islamic militants in Iraq apparently have killed a Turkish man whom they took hostage last month. Mr. Kumdereli was abducted with another Turkish truck driver in mid-August.
Business, World oil prices shot higher on Monday  as companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico braced for output  disruptions from powerful Hurricane Ivan.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - American Ryder Cup  rookie Fred Funk gained an early thrill when he was among the  first to check into the U.S. team hotel on Sunday night."
Business, The dollar was mixed on Monday as  dealers grew slightly apprehensive of two key U.S. economic  indicators due on Tuesday.
Sports," Third seed Albert Costa and fifth  seeded Russian Nikolay Davidenko were knocked out of the  Romanian Open tennis tournament Monday, losing in the first  round to unseeded opponents."
Sci/Tech,"This week, CA plans to release BrightStor 11.1, which consists of 14 integrated storage applications, said Jim Geronaitis, vice president of BrightStor product marketing at the Islandia, NY-based software vendor."
Business,US media group Time Warner withdraws its bid for movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after failing to agree a price.
World,Three California supermarket chains have settled a suit filed by immigrant janitors who said they often earned below minimum wage and were never paid overtime.
Sports,"Fernando Alonso was disappointed to spin out of yesterdays Italian Grand Prix, but remains optimistic for the coming races."
World,"A suspect Bahraini militant escapes from court, but gives himself up an hour later, his lawyer says."
Sports,The team failed to score points after a race that saw difficult track conditions in the early stages and a Ferrari one-two in their home race.
World,Mountaineers retrieve three bodies believed to have been buried for 22 years on an Indian glacier.
World,A Fathers 4 Justice protester dressed as Batman is removed after scaling Buckingham Palace.
Business,The world's biggest soup maker falls a penny short of earnings expectations.
Business,Irrational exuberance follows after Broadcom investors bid up the stock on the heels of a revenue warning.
World,Residents stocked up to prepare for a storm that has already swamped communities in the Caribbean and reportedly killed dozens.
Sci/Tech,An alliance between US IT giant Cisco and Japan's Fujitsu could help both business boost sales as competition in the market for  broadband equipment ramps up.
World,"Senator John Kerry accused the president today of caving in to the gun lobby, a charge rejected by the White House."
Sports,Suspended Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick pleaded no contest Monday to a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after a night of drinking with underage girls.
Sports,Tampa Bay's sputtering offense suffered a major blow Monday when the team learned receiver Joey Galloway will miss four to six weeks after aggravating a groin injury.
Sci/Tech,"Schools across the Washington region relied on stringent new security precautions that helped quarantine infected PCs before they even had a chance to spread their disease. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sports,A broken collarbone has ruined another season for Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers.
World," Responding to a spate of deadly terror attacks, President Vladimir Putin announced a series of anti terror initiatives Monday that would strengthen the Kremlin's grip on every layer of Russian political life.    Putin told Cabinet members and security officials convened in special session that the future of Russia was at stake, and called for creation of a powerful anti terror agency..."
World, Tampa Bay's sputtering offense suffered a major blow Monday when the team learned receiver Joey Galloway will miss four to six weeks after aggravating a groin injury...
World, A bankruptcy judge gave US Airways Group Inc...
World," Talk show host Oprah Winfrey celebrated the premiere of her 19th season Monday by surprising each of her 276 audience members with a new car.   ""We're calling this our wildest dream season, because this year on the Oprah show, no dream is too wild, no surprise too impossible to pull off,"" Winfrey said..."
World,"North Korea on Monday reportedly told a visiting British diplomat in Pyongyang that a billowing cloud of smoke caused by an explosion last week was the planned demolition of a mountain for a hydroelectric project, according to news reports."
World,Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela who headed Colombia's Cali cartel appears in court in the US state of Florida.
Sci/Tech,"Companies' desire to squeeze more out of storage gear pushes storage software revenue to a 17 percent rise over last year, IDC says."
Sci/Tech,"The OpenPower systems, starting at \$5,000, are based on the Power5 chip and will run SuSE or Red Hat versions of Linux."
Sci/Tech,"With its service, the company says, spam is quarantined before it enters the customer's network."
Sci/Tech,Networking provider upgrades a slew of products so large companies can better connect their workers.
Business,US entertainment giant Time Warner Inc. said Monday it has withdrawn its bid to buy Hollywood movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) after they failed to agree on a price.
Business,  The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Qwest Communications #39; former chief executive could soon face civil charges for his alleged role in an accounting scandal at the company.
Business,"  Three US based mutual fund units of German insurance giant Allianz will pay  $50 million to settle allegations that they defrauded investors in a market timing scheme, regulators said Monday."
Business,Suzuki Motor Corporation has lined up investments of \$191 million (Rs 860 crore) to ramp up capacity in its Indian subsidiary Maruti Udyog Ltd.
Business,"SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2004--Afin de fournir aux entreprises les moyens de se librer des contraintes de travail  partir de leurs sites physiques, Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT)(TSX:NT "
Business,"Microsoft and Sendo announced a settlement has been reached regarding all claims in the litigation between the two companies, resulting in Microsoft surrendering its once-\$12 million shareholding in Sendo."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech," quot;The ability to watch TV-like content on a mobile phone is a natural next step of the advanced mobile multimedia services which are increasingly popular with consumer, quot; says Mats Lindoff, chief technology officer at Sony Ericsson."
Sci/Tech,"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. BARCELONA, Spain--Microsoft has sucked billions of dollars out of the IT industry that could "
Sci/Tech,"Dell is pushing ahead with plans to open IT support hubs worldwide to improve its service delivery to buyers of its servers, storage devices and workstations."
Sports,"IF Rubens Barrichello had any doubts about the Formula One season being the greatest in Ferrari history, then last evening #39;s Italian Grand Prix blew them away."
Sports,ANDREW MURRAY walked off the Arthur Ashe court at Flushing Meadow yesterday after winning the US Open boys #39; title ... and vowed to return to win the senior version.
Sports,"Art Howe #39;s future as the Mets manager has been the subject of scrutiny for weeks. The idea that Howe might not survive the season, let alone the remaining two years "
World,13 September 2004 -- Aid workers were leaving Afghanistan #39;s western city of Herat today after bloody clashes in recent days sparked by the dismissal of a powerful local governor.
World,"Putin makes an unexpected concession to public demands--and then moves to bolster his powers significantly. ULYANOVSK, Russia--A week after the shock of the Beslan tragedy, President Vladimir Putin, a man "
World,"Dr. Azahari and others suspected of terrorism have stayed a step ahead of the police for two years. So, why haven #39;t the police asked for the public #39;s help to apprehend them?"
World,An Iraqi militant group loyal to al Qaida beheaded a kidnapped Turkish driver and showed the execution video on its website Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Not to be cowed by string of losses, PC maker enacts sweeping changes designed to quickly return it to profitability."
Sci/Tech,Want to dive deep -- really deep -- into the technical literature about search engines?  Here's a road map to some of the best web information retrieval resources available online.
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: How Do I Spot Cloaked Sites? - Geico Takes Aim at Google for Selling Ads Linked to Trademarks - Overture Match Type Changes - SEO: How Do You Separate Truth from Speculation? - How to Emergency Pause your AdWords Campaign
Sci/Tech,"Nextaris pulls together all of the tools you need to find, save, and share information with others in a single online location."
Sci/Tech,Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan recap of top search engine stories from August 2004.
Sci/Tech,Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan recaps issues and concerns that marred the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization's first birthday last month and looks at ways the group could go forward.
Sci/Tech,Does Geico's trademark lawsuit against Google have merit? How will the case be argued?  What's the likely outcome of the trial?  A mock court of trademark experts weighs in with their verdict. 
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: SEO for an eBay store? - Who Benefits Most from 3 AdSense Ads Per Page - What SEO Guarantees Do You Offer? - Keywords In Quotes Vs. Keywords In Italics - Yahoo Local Match   Yellow Pages 
Sci/Tech,"Within the next few weeks, Overture will make a major switch to matching terms on a broad basis, rather than the traditional exact match default it has followed since the company's launch."
Sci/Tech,Notable news and announcements from the web search world during the past month. 
Sci/Tech,"Copernic, a well-known developer of web search tools, is entering the desktop search marketplace with the release of a new product today. "
Business, A U.S. government medical reviewer told an advisory panel Monday that new findings confirmed his conclusion months ago that certain antidepressants increase the chances of suicidal behavior among children and teens.
Sci/Tech," Parents' tend to worry about the obvious Internet dangers, such as porn, sexual predators and, to a lesser extent, misinformation. According to new studies by a non profit group, Wired Safety, there is now another cause for alarm: cyber bullying."
Sci/Tech," Voice over Internet calling is now available for  PDA users, with  Skype Technologies officially launching software designed for handhelds running the Microsoft Windows Pocket PC operating system."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Kyocera is to supply China Telecom, the country's biggest fixed line telephone operator, with data PC cards that will allow users of its cut price wireless network to connect their computers to the internet."
Business," US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A>,  trying to raise money and avoid liquidation, on Monday asked a  judge for permission to skip a big pension payment due this  week, in its first move since filing for protection against  creditors over the weekend."
Sci/Tech," Seeking an edge in the entry level computing system space,  IBM (NYSE: IBM) has unveiled a Linux based  server using the company's Power5 processors. The OpenPower 720 product is being touted as an alternative to basic Unix systems from  HP (NYSE: HPQ) and Sun."
Sports," When Oakland Hills was selected as the site of the 35th Ryder Cup matches, the PGA of America chose more than one of America's golfing jewels. They selected the one time home of the man who helped usher the competition into its present day prominence."
Business, A U.S. government medical  reviewer told an advisory panel Monday that new findings  confirmed his conclusion months ago that certain  antidepressants increase the chances of suicidal behavior among  children and teens.
Sci/Tech," Clustering, or grid server configurations, have matured, with built in capabilities that have taken out some of the intimidating factors inherent in the system topology. As a result, clustering has become more practical for a broader range of I.T. applications and sectors."
World, President Bush derided Democrat John Kerry's plan for reforming health care on Monday as a bureaucratic nightmare and contended it would cost  #36;1.5 trillion.
Sci/Tech, A 17 year old California boy won a premier high school science competition Monday for inventing a device that converts ocean wave energy into electricity.
Business,Shareholders in South Africa's biggest banking group Standard Bank agree to sell a 10 stake to black investors.
World," Responding to a spate of deadly terror attacks, President Vladimir Putin announced a series of anti terror initiatives Monday that would strengthen the Kremlin's grip on every layer of Russian political life.    Putin told Cabinet members and security officials convened in special session that the future of Russia was at stake, and called for the creation of a central, powerful anti terror agency..."
Business,Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. disclosed in a recent regulatory filing that its independent auditors have refused to sign off on the Winston-Salem company #39;s quarterly financial statement until an outside law firm performs additional work.
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,"NEW YORK : Roger Federer, who has just won his first US Open, is in many people #39;s minds a threat to Pete Sampras #39; record of 14 Grand Slam titles."
Sports,A THRILLED Padraig Harrington today made it three wins in a row for Europes Ryder Cup side heading into this weeks match in Detroit.
Sci/Tech," The Chinese were consuming fermented beverages  #151; possibly wine  #151; as long as 9,000 years ago, according to scientists who used modern techniques to peer back through the mists of time."
Sci/Tech,"Using the Windows Speech Engine, the Amos virus greets XP users on start-up, makes a dubious claim, then bids farewell in Turkish."
Sci/Tech,"Scammers and thieves are out there, but you can protect yourself."
Sci/Tech,  Seeking to be more competitive with Microsoft Corp...
Sci/Tech,"  Online payment processor PayPal said it would fine customers as much as  $500 if they violate the company's policies against using the service for gambling, pornography or selling prescription drugs without official certification..."
Business,"Description: Less than two years after emerging from bankruptcy, US Airways once again seeks Chapter 11 protection from creditors."
Business,"Crude oil rose and natural gas soared in New York as the approach of Hurricane Ivan disrupted production and tanker shipments in the Gulf of Mexico, where a quarter of US oil and natural gas is pumped."
Business,"NEW YORKAlmost six months into his new stint as president and CEO of Gateway Inc., Wayne Inouye came here on Monday to outline for financial analysts his plans for bringing the PC maker back to health."
Business,"Bayer AG, Germany #39;s second-biggest drug and chemical maker, formed a partnership with US rival Schering-Plough Corp. to market some of Bayer #39;s biggest medicines after sales lagged in the second quarter."
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp IBM.N on Sunday announced a new computer server using its Power5 microprocessor tuned for the popular Linux operating system, as the No."
Sci/Tech,"Much of the science from NASA #39;s Genesis space capsule, which crashed in Utah on 8 September, will probably be salvaged, mission scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"Longhorn needs a new name. It #39;s not just because I #39;m tired of the bovine references and the  quot;shorthorn quot; jokes. No, the problem is that the future version of Windows, formerly known as Longhorn, in many ways "
Sci/Tech,"Linux and identity management will be Novell #39;s biggest strengths, according to its chief executive Jack Messman. Messman told delegates at this year #39;s Novell Brainshare Europe event in Barcelona that the company "
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) has completed a major overhaul of its storage management software, updating and packaging its products into one  quot;integrated, intelligent quot; line."
Sci/Tech,"  Borland with its Software Delivery Optimization (SDO) plan is looking to enable users to manage software projects like a business, Borlands Boz Elloy, senior vice president of software "
Sports,"US Postal #39;s Floyd Landis, who was dropped on the final climb, retained the overall lead by just 8 seconds from Spain #39;s Alejandro Valverde (Comunidad Valenciana-Kelme) who was fourth on the stage."
Sports,Bayern Munich have already been handed the tag of FC Bayern Boring after a lacklustre 1-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld at the weekend.
Sports,Converting Chicago fans into Marlins #39; supporters isn #39;t an easy assignment. But team president David Samson gave it his best shot Monday morning.
World,"(FindLaw) -- In response to a question about atrocities taking place in the Darfur region of western Sudan, Secretary of State Colin Powell said,  quot;We have learned from Rwanda."
World,"EU foreign ministers called Monday for the immediate release of hostages in Iraq and condemned violence there after a deadly weekend wave of unrest, as Iraq and Iran clouded talks in Brussels."
World,"PARIS : Iraq #39;s elections will go ahead as scheduled in January even if some Iraqis are unable to vote due to the security situation in the country, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said in an interview published in the several western daily newspapers."
World,Nairobi - Kenya #39;s fight against corruption suffered a blow on Monday after the chairperson of the new Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (KACC) resigned in protest at interference in its affairs by President Mwai Kibaki.
Sci/Tech,"Most Britons are taking precautions against identity fraud, a new survey has found."
Sci/Tech,"After a rough couple of years of embarrassing and serious hacker attacks hitting the Windows-using world, Microsoft Corp. struck back in August with the\security-minded upgrade it dubbed Service Pack 2.\"
Business," A bidding group headlined by Sony Corp. (6758.T) agreed in principle to buy Hollywood film studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer  for nearly  #36;5 billion on Monday, after rival bidder Time Warner Inc.  withdrew from the auction."
World," An activist dressed as Batman and campaigning for fathers' rights evaded guards at Buckingham Palace to climb up to the main balcony of Queen Elizabeth's residence, in the latest security scare for the royal family."
Sports," Numbers don't define Julius Peppers. He simply won't let them. Yet they follow him, and to everyone outside of the Carolina Panthers, they seem to measure his success. A lot of sacks means a good season, a mediocre number equals a down year."
Sci/Tech," Only about 30 percent of the world's coral reefs are healthy, down from 41 percent two years ago, according to a study released Monday that lists global warming as the top threat."
Sports," Vijay Singh and Mike Weir provided a preview of the Ryder Cup, even though neither of them will be playing at Oakland Hills this week."
Sports, U.S. Open champion Roger Federer  breezed into New York's Hard Rock cafe Monday clutching his  latest piece of silverware.
Business," Technology stocks rose on Monday as  semiconductor companies returned to favor, led by Intel  Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> and Broadcom Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BRCM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BRCM.O</A>, helping to lift  major indexes."
Sci/Tech,"  Borland with its Software Delivery Optimization (SDO) plan is looking to enable users to manage software projects like a business, Borlands Boz Elloy, senior vice president of software products, told attendees at the BorCon conference here on Monday."
World, Hamid Karzai was due to be sworn in as  Afghanistan's first popularly elected President on Tuesday at a  ceremony attended by two of the figures most responsible for  easing him into power.
Sci/Tech,Newest Efficeon processor also offers higher frequency using less power.
Sci/Tech,Internet telephony application balks on IPaq and Axim Pocket PC devices.
Business,"A bidding group headlined by Sony Corp. (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed in principle to buy Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM."
Business,"The PIMCO mutual fund group has agreed to pay \$50 million to settle fraud charges involving improper rapid dealing in mutual fund shares, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday."
Sports,"Outfielder Frank Catalanotto and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Monday to a \$5.4 million, two-year contract extension through 2006. Catalanotto will make \$2."
Sports,"Take away the glut of turnovers, and Bill Callahan says Nebraska #39;s transition from the triple-option to the West Coast offense has gone smoothly."
World,"Hurricane Ivan is bearing down on the western tip of Cuba with winds near 160 miles per hour. If the Cayman Islands and Jamaica are any indication, damage could be widespread."
World,"A group that advocates greater rights for fathers in child custody cases sent two of its operatives over the fence at Buckingham Palace today and one of them, dressed "
World,"In a series of tightly sequenced attacks, at least 25 Iraqis were killed by suicide car bombings and a barrage of missile and mortar fire in several neighborhoods across Baghdad on Sunday."
World,"Kuwaiti and Italian officials on Monday urged the release of two Italian female hostages kidnapped earlier in Baghdad, the Kuwait News Agency reported."
World,A suspected leader of a cell accused in deadly suicide attacks in Turkey boasted Monday that he was an  quot;al-Qaida warrior quot; and warned in court of future attacks if Turkey continued to support the United States.
World," Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini appealed for a ""civilized dialogue"" between religions as he stood inside Kuwait's Grand Mosque at the start of a Middle East visit he hopes will help win the release of two Italian women kidnapped in Iraq."
World," Turkey warned the United States that it would halt cooperation over Iraq if US forces did not stop their assault on the mostly Turkmen populated Iraqi town of Tall Afar, Anatolia news agency said."
Sci/Tech," New strategies to confront global warming took center stage in Buenos Aires on Monday, where thousands of environmentalists and government policy makers gathered for an international conference on climate change."
Business,The venerable retailer finally gets apparel and home furnishings online. Does it matter?
Business,"Roy Disney, heading a dissident shareholder group at the Walt Disney Co., urged board members to accelerate the departure of chief executive Michael Eisner, who plans to resign in September 2006."
Business,The stakes are so high in Oracle #39;s interminable campaign to buy out PeopleSoft that both companies could end up bleeding themselves to exhaustion in this war of attrition.
Business,"Microsoft Corp. and UK mobile phone maker Sendo Holdings PLC have ended a two-year legal dispute over smart phones with a settlement, the companies said Monday."
Business,  Pharmaceutical conglomerates Schering Plough and Bayer have entered into a broad joint marketing deal Monday for several of the companies #39; leading drugs.
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to help ensure standardization, the Free Standards Group has officially released the Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0, a specification composed of interoperability standards, a base set of APIs and libraries and developer environments and test "
Sci/Tech,"Symantec is fishing for dollars with a new service designed to help companies combat the ongoing epidemic of online identity theft, or  quot;phishing, quot; scams."
Sports,US Open champion Roger Federer breezed into New York #39;s Hard Rock cafe on Monday clutching his latest piece of silverware. Maybe the venue was chosen in anticipation 
Sports,Former NL Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti is due back in a Houston courtroom Tuesday because of an alleged positive drug test that would be a violation of his probation for cocaine possession.
Sports,"The book on extraordinary Finnish hockey accomplishments is a slender volume, no bigger than those comical books about cats that are stacked around the sales registers at Barnes  amp; Noble."
World,"The planned handover of the potentially oil-rich Bakassi peninsula from Nigeria to Cameroon is unlikely to take place by a Sept. 15 deadline, the United Nations said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"As it readies Solaris 10, Sun develops an open-source project modeled on Apple's Darwin and Red Hat's Fedora."
Sci/Tech,The Linux adversary again demands evidence from Big Blue and cites allegedly contradictory testimony.
Business,(Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr. Willis.
Sci/Tech,"Seeking to be more competitive with Microsoft Corp., Linux backers have agreed on a standard version of the operating system so that programs written for one Linux distribution will work with others."
Sports,"Sepp Blatter, the president of football #39;s world governing body Fifa, will tell Sven Goran Eriksson today that his England players were wrong to boycott the media last week."
Sports,"Spanish cyclist Eladio Jimenez has won the 10th stage of the Tour of Spain, while American Floyd Landis retained the leader #39;s yellow jersey for a third day in a row."
Sports,"Third seed Albert Costa and fifth seeded Russian Nikolay Davidenko were knocked out of the Romanian Open tennis tournament on Monday, losing in the first round to unseeded opponents."
Sports,"Looking as if he had just let the family dog run away, Joe Dailey stood in front of glaring camera lights and condemning stares and did his absolute best to try and make sense of it all."
World,"GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands Sept. 13, 2004 - A strengthened Hurricane Ivan headed toward the tip of western Cuba with 160 mph winds Monday after pummeling the Cayman Islands with flooding that swamped homes and fierce winds that ripped off roofs."
World,Foreign ministers of the European Union have called for the United Nations to immediately probe whether atrocities in the Darfur region of Sudan are genocide.
World,"A FATHERS #39; rights activist dressed as Batman, who clambered onto a ledge at Buckingham Palace, has ended the protest after five-and-a-half hours."
World,Settlers willing to abandon their homes in exchange for compensation said Monday they would not be lured by advances paid out to who would leave their homes immediately under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan for unilateral separation from the 
World,"HONG KONG, China -- Hong Kong #39;s main pro-democracy parties have made disappointing gains in legislative elections, adding just three seats to their tally."
World,  Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini appealed for a  quot;civilized dialogue quot; between religions as he stood inside Kuwait #39;s Grand Mosque at the start of a Middle East visit he hopes will help win the release of two Italian women kidnapped in 
World,"Four years ago, the Palestinians launched a war against Israel. It was designed to extract additional concessions from Ehud Barak #39;s government, just after being offered all of Gaza and more than 90 of the West Bank, including parts of Jerusalem."
World, A rightist religious party voted on  Monday to quit Israel's ruling coalition if parliament approves  a withdrawal from Gaza or a bill to compensate settlers whom  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon intends to evacuate.
Business,A bankruptcy judge gave US Airways Group Inc. permission Monday to tap a government loan to fund daily operations - a move expected to allow the airline to continue normal operations while it searchs for alternative financing.
Sci/Tech, Internet telephony application balks on IPaq and Axim Pocket PC devices.
Sci/Tech," Canada's largest cable company, Rogers Communications Inc., said Monday it will pay  #36;1.33 billion for the 34 percent stake in Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. owned by longtime American partner AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
World," Iran says it is determined an  international standoff over its nuclear programe should be  brought to a head in November, confident it can rebut U.S.  accusations of a secret bomb making agenda."
World,"The hockey league's labor deal expires at midnight tonight, and a work stoppage threatens the entire season."
World," Britain's Tony Blair will make an uncompromising speech on climate change on Tuesday, urging the world to act in concert and pressing Washington to change its stance."
World," Australia has accounted for all its nationals known to be working in Iraq following a claim by a radical Islamic group to have kidnapped two Australians, Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said."
World," (CP)   New antibiotic resistant pathogens, airborne mercury and urban sprawl are threatening the health of the Great Lakes and millions of people who live around the bodies of fresh water, a report to the Canadian and U.S. governments concludes."
Business," A group of investors led by Sony Corp has agreed to buy Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc for nearly  $5 billion, US news reports said Monday."
Business,"As OPEC #39;s leaders prepare to discuss oil price and output targets amid strong demand, analysts wonder if the cartel #39;s influence has waned at a time when producers outside the "
Business,  Roy Disney and shareholder Stanley Gold on Monday urged non employee members of Walt Disney #39;s (DIS) board to hire an independent executive search team to find a replacement for CEO Michael Eisner.
Business,"Huntsman, which calls itself the world #39;s largest privately held chemical company, on Monday announced an initial public offering and said it will use the proceeds to reduce debt."
Business, The lobby group representing the US softwood lumber industry demanded today that its government appeal a US trade body ruling favourable to Canada #39;s industry.
Business,"com September 13, 2004, 1:28 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Business,"Networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday it agreed to buy Internet technology firm Dynamicsoft for \$51.2 million, marking the second acquisition announced by the company in as many weeks."
Business,"A virtualization option will be available for the systems, which are based on 1.5- or 1.6-GHz Power5 processors. By Darrell Dunn. IBM on Monday introduced a new line of Linux servers intended to compete with "
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 13, 2004. Major Linux distributors on Monday said they have agreed to support a single version of the freely exchanged open-source operating system to ensure that it #39;s growing popularity "
Sci/Tech,McAfee says that a new managed email service will help small businesses handle the deluge of spam and viruses pounding their networks.
Sci/Tech,Internet engineers working on a standard for identifying the source of e-mail messages voted down a proposal by Microsoft to include some of that company #39;s intellectual property in the specification.
Sci/Tech,Novell has claimed the future of software development is not to be found in either the open-source or proprietary models but one that combines the best of both worlds --  quot;both source quot;.
Sci/Tech,"Legend has it (incorrectly, it seems) that infamous bank robber Willie Sutton, when asked why banks were his favorite target, responded,  quot;Because that #39;s where the money is."
Sci/Tech," Saint Francis Hospital, a Tulsa heart care center, announced on Monday that with the aid of GE Healthcare it has installed of a new information technology system to handle hospital files."
Sci/Tech,Pocket PC users who were expecting to use Skype Technologies #39;s SkypeOut service to make telephone calls via the Internet may find themselves without a dial-tone.
Sci/Tech,"A fast PC doesnt mean just a fast processor. Hard-drive speeds, memory and other considerations all affect a systems performance."
Sci/Tech,"  A Pennsylvania law aimed at stopping Internet pornography is getting no love from the court system. A federal judge threw out the law, which would have required Internet service providers to block Web sites that contain child pornography."
Sports,There was a family double for the Harringtons on Sunday but both Padraig and Joey will be hoping the same does not come true next weekend.
Sports,"MONZA, Italy -- Brazilian Rubens Barrichello led a Ferrari 1-2 in the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday to trigger a homecoming party for the Formula One champions."
Sports, The ever superstitious Wayne Gretzky hopes Team Canada can wear white jerseys for Tuesday night #39;s World Cup final against Finland.
Sports," A late schedule change certainly did not appear to faze the Titans in Week 1. Due to the threat of Hurricane Ivan in south Florida, Tennessees game against the Miami Dolphins was pushed up to Saturday, and resulted in a dominant, 17 "
Sports,"ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Broncos emerged victorious on Sunday night, but came out of the 34-24 win anything but unscathed. Cornerback Lenny Walls could miss as many as four weeks due to the dislocated shoulder "
Sports,Australia captain Ricky Ponting questioned the US team #39;s place in cricket #39;s second-biggest event after his players bowled the Americans out for the lowest total in the tournament #39;s history to win by nine wickets.
World,"The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency began a series of meetings yesterday in Vienna. The meetings, set to continue until the end of the week, will focus on Iran #39;s nuclear program."
World," In the aftermath of a wave of terror attacks, President Vladimir Putin yesterday announced fundamental political changes that will further concentrate power in the Kremlin and erode Russia #39;s fragile democracy."
World,North Korea yesterday signalled that it may decide to lift the veil on some of its human rights violations after being challenged to allow the inspection of one of the country #39;s notorious prison 
World,ONE of two rebel groups in Darfur today threatened to walk out of peace talks unless the Sudanese Government quickly presented a viable plan to end the conflict in the region.
World,"JENIN: Israel fired a missile at a Palestinian car in the West Bank on Monday, killing at least three militants, Palestinian witnesses and medics said."
World,"Spain #39;s socialist Prime Minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, turned his back on the pro-Americanism of his conservative predecessor yesterday as "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM announced today that it will release as open-source code some of its software for speech-enabling applications."
Sci/Tech,The SCO Group has asked the Utah district court overseeing its \$5 billion suit against IBM to postpone any decision on any IBM dispositive motions - like the one the court is supposed to hear on Wednesday seeking a partial summary judgment in IBM #39;s favor 
Sports,"Roger Federer #39;s dominant win over Lleyton Hewitt was the lowest-rated US Open men #39;s final ever. Federer #39;s 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-0 win over Hewitt on Sunday drew a preliminary national rating of 2.5 for CBS."
Sports,"Cornerback Lenny Walls dislocated his right shoulder in Denver #39;s season opener and could miss up to a month. Walls, who started all 16 games for the Broncos last season, played the nickel spot "
Sports, The Montreal Expos might be able to teach the Florida Marlins a thing or two about playing baseball at neutral venues.
Sci/Tech, _ Tiny worms are taking the place of laboratory rats and mice for a Duke University scientist studying the effect of chemicals on the body.
Business,"THE country #39;s largest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd #39;s (MUL) stock prices slipped on Monday, triggered ostensibly by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation #39;s announcement to set up a new car assembly unit in India through a separate joint venture."
Business,"Good news for officials who are trying to cool an overheated economy; austerity measures to remain. BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported a marked slowdown in investment and money supply growth Monday, but stubbornly "
Business,"Electric motor maker AO Smith Corp. lowered its third-quarter and full-year earnings estimates Monday, citing increased costs for raw materials and freight."
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,Cisco is to introduce a line of branch-office routers that integrate basic routing capabilities with IP voice support and security tools.
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc. on Monday announced at its BrainShare trade show in Barcelona, Spain, the immediate availability of Novell ZENworks 6.6 Linux Management, a Linux software management system."
Sci/Tech,"A major component of Microsoft Corp. #39;s Application Lifecycle Management platform, Visual Studio 2005 Team System is today expected to reach beta."
World,New York's public school children are returning to class for a year that will serve as a crucial barometer of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's education efforts.
Business,"Gilat Satellite Networks (TASE, Nasdaq: GILTF) has entered into an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) agreement with giant telecoms equipment manufacturer Cisco Systems."
Business,"Russia is struggling to decide whether it should focus more on fighting inflation to keep goods affordable for consumers or on restraining the ruble to support local producers, the deputy prime minister, Alexander Zhukov, said Monday."
World," Optimism that the embattled technology sector was due for a recovery sent stocks modestly higher Monday despite a new revenue warning from semiconductor company Broadcom Inc.    While Broadcom, which makes chips for television set top boxes and other electronics, said high inventories resulted in delayed shipments, investors were encouraged as it said future quarters looked brighter..."
World," President Vladimir Putin on Monday demanded an overhaul of Russia's political system, including an end to the direct popular election of governors, saying the changes were needed to combat terrorism.    Critics charged the Russian leader was using the bloody outcome of the Beslan school siege to grab more power..."
World," There's a new option for people who suffer from extreme nearsightedness, whose world loses its crisp edge just a few inches from their noses. The first implantable lens for nearsightedness was approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration..."
World," Chased out of Florida by Hurricane Ivan, the Marlins were forced to play a home game on the road and still cut their gap in the NL wild card race. Florida rallied with six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, taking advantage of four Montreal errors to beat the Expos 6 3 Monday at U.S..."
World," A strengthened Hurricane Ivan headed toward the tip of western Cuba with 160 mph winds Monday after pummeling the Cayman Islands with flooding that swamped homes and fierce winds that ripped off roofs.    The slow moving, extremely dangerous Category 5 storm, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, killed at least 68 people across the Caribbean before reaching the Caymans, and threatens millions more in its projected path..."
World,"Frightened foreign workers for non-governmental organizations were thinking of leaving Iraq last week after kidnappers seized female aid staff in their office in broad daylight, marking a dangerous evolution in an escalating hostage crisis."
World, The countdown to the No. 1 sexiest male newscaster ends with .....
World," Sen. John Kerry sought to make President Bush pay a political price Monday for the expiration of a partial assault weapons ban, but other Democrats reacted warily on an issue that has hurt the party in recent elections..."
World," U.S. warplanes struck an alleged hideout where operatives from an al Qaida linked group had gathered Monday, flattening homes and hitting an ambulance ferrying the wounded in attacks that hospital officials say killed 20 people..."
World,"A protester dressed in a Batman costume scaled the front wall of Buckingham Palace Monday, reaching a ledge near the balcony where the royal family appears on ceremonial occasions."
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 13, 2004. McAfee on Monday pushed further into the managed security market as it introduced a multi-function managed e-mail service for small- and mid-sized businesses."
Sci/Tech,"com September 13, 2004, 1:48 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems (Quote, Chart) will announce a new router family on Tuesday that includes products for small and medium businesses. The Integrated Services Router line delivers converged voice and data applications "
Sports,"THE yellow card Didier Drogba received for diving during Chelsea #39;s Premier League soccer match at Aston Villa has been rescinded by referee Rob Styles, the Football Association said yesterday."
Sports,"NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) -- Tennessee Titans starting left guard Zach Piller will likely be sidelined for the season with a ruptured left biceps."
Sports,Chicago is definitely the Marlins #39; kind of town. But the defending World Series champions will be glad to return to South Florida.
Sci/Tech,Investors moved into software shares Monday a day ahead of an earnings report from Oracle Corp. that could give Wall Street a better idea about the pace of technology spending.
Sci/Tech, A Navy surveillance ship that once listened for enemy submarines and hunted for drug traffickers was turned over to scientists Monday to begin a new mission of exploring the world's deepest oceans.
Sci/Tech," After peering inside NASA's broken Genesis capsule with flashlights and mirrors, scientists said on Friday the craft's unexpected crash landing left solar material intact and most scientific objectives within reach."
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Food and Drug Administration epidemiologist who triggered a closer look at suicidal behavior among children taking antidepressants cited independent experts at hearings Monday who he said support his findings.    In addition to seeing increases in suicidal thoughts among children receiving all the antidepressants he studied, Dr..."
World," Ukraine's outgoing leader made key  concessions on Tuesday to opponents who have staged mass  protests against a rigged presidential poll, but failed to  agree exactly how to end the ex Soviet state's political  turmoil."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----       Hearings Begin on Antidepressant Use in Children      Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panels opened hearings Monday on the controversial issue of prescribing antidepressants for children..."
Sports," Chased out of Florida by Hurricane Ivan, the Marlins were forced to play a home game on the road and still cut their gap in the NL wild card race. Florida rallied with six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, taking advantage of four Montreal errors to beat the Expos 6 3 Monday at U.S. Cellular Field."
Sports," If the free falling New York Mets have already decided to fire manager Art Howe, he wants to be let go immediately instead of after the season."
Sports," Still deliberating on where to move the Montreal Expos, members of baseball's relocation committee scheduled a new round of meetings this week."
Sci/Tech," Two University of Wyoming researchers are working on developing a test to diagnose altitude sickness in cattle. Cattle under a year old are especially susceptible to altitude sickness above 5,000 feet. But the condition, called brisket, can only be diagnosed by inserting a probe into the jugular vein and measuring blood pressure in the heart and lung."
Sports, Roger Federer's dominant win over Lleyton Hewitt was the lowest rated U.S. Open men's final ever.
Sci/Tech,"The software giant will defend itself against claims surrounding ""Smart Tags"" in its Office applications."
Sci/Tech,Firm says it's buying Dynamicsoft and its SIP-based development tools to help win new business with broadband and wireless providers.
Sci/Tech,The smaller gear maker claims that its new routers will cost 30 percent to 50 percent less than similar offerings from the market leader.
Sci/Tech,Ads served to search query results based on category rather than keywords.
Sci/Tech,"Sendo sued Microsoft in December 2002, alleging that it had stolen proprietary technology and trade secrets and used them to move into the mobile phone market. Microsoft denied the charges and had filed a countersuit."
Sci/Tech,"Under the 10-year deal, HP will create a single, organizationwide IT infrastructure for the agency in a move aimed at saving the Department of Defense money while creating a more modern and efficient IT operation."
Sci/Tech,"The technology at the \$55 million facility allows doctors to access patient information -- including digital scans, lab results and prescription drug information -- from anywhere in the hospital, at home or off-site, using a wireless network."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its service, Symantec will use a global network of probes and decoy e-mail accounts to collect, analyze and identify new phishing scams targeted at customers that use its Online Fraud Management services."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is unveiling an aggressively priced series of Linux-only systems today that will push its Power5 line of servers down into the low end of the market, taking Linux with it."
Sci/Tech,CIOs at Enterprise Management World see server consolidation as a way to reduce management complexity in data centers and avoid the need to buy more server hardware.
Business, World oil prices shot higher on Monday  as companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico braced for output  disruptions from powerful Hurricane Ivan.
Business," A group headed by Sony Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=6758.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">6758.T</A> agreed in principle to buy Hollywood film studio  Metro Goldwyn Mayer <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGM.N</A> for nearly  $5 billion on Monday,  sources close to the deal said."
Sci/Tech,"The Free Standards Group (FSG) on Tuesday will release Version 2.0 of its Linux Standard Base (LSB), a key standard that enables developers to rally around a common programming framework and keeps Linux from fragmenting into competing camps."
Business," Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> dissident  shareholders Roy Disney and Stanley Gold on Monday said CEO  Michael Eisner, who last week said he would step down in two  years, should be forced to leave by early next year."
Sci/Tech," India's software services and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries could face a shortage of skilled workers in the coming years, according to the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) in Delhi."
Business," WPP's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WPP.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WPP.L</A>  $1.31 billion acquisition  of U.S. based Grey Global takes it to the top of the  advertising sector and puts the spotlight on France's Havas  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EURC.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EURC.PA</A>, which failed in its bid and may now become a  takeover target itself."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. and U.K. mobile phone maker Sendo Holdings PLC have ended a two-year legal dispute over smart phones with a settlement, the companies said Monday."
Business," Gateway Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GTW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GTW.N</A> on Monday said it  would return to its roots as a personal computer company,  backing off on an aggressive strategy of expanding into TVs,  digital cameras and other gadgets in a move to return to  profitability."
Business, Leading OPEC producer Saudi Arabia said  on Monday it had made a renewed effort to deflate record high  world oil prices by upping crude output again.
Sports," Curtis Stinson scored 30 points, including the go ahead 3 pointer with 18.6 seconds left, and Jared Homan followed with a big defensive play, lifting Iowa State to an 81 79 victory over No. 19 Virginia on Monday night."
Business,"Sony Corp. and several financial partners have agreed in principle to acquire movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for about \$2.94 billion in cash, sources familiar with the talks said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel is leading the charge against internet failure, claiming that with an ever increasing number of online users,  quot;We #39;re running up on some architectural limitations quot;."
Sci/Tech,The Guardian (UK) has published an article looking at the battle between Apple and everyone else in the online music download business.
Sci/Tech,"By building one of the world #39;s first all-digital cardiac care facilities, Saint Francis Heart Hospital hopes to provide patients with better care while helping doctors and other medical staff offer more effective treatments."
Sports,Charlton boss Alan Curbishley praised his defence for keeping a resilient Southampton team to a 0-0 draw at The Valley on Monday evening.
Sports,"Partially out of necessity, Art Howe opts to ignore the newspapers that circulate throughout his neighborhood. As a result, he had to be briefed on a New York Daily News "
World,"VIENNA: United Nations (UN) nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei said on Monday that there was no deadline for ending an investigation into Irans nuclear programme, even though Iran said it expects the investigation to wrap up in November."
World,"VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 13, 2004 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II fondly recalled his exchanges of letters and meetings with Orthodox Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria, who died Saturday in a helicopter accident near Mount Athos."
Business,A BANKRUPTCY judge gave US Airways Group Inc permission today to tap a government loan to fund daily operations - a move expected to allow the airline to continue its normal 
Business,"NEW YORK : The latest twists and turns from Hurricane Ivan prompted renewed concerns Monday about oil production in the Gulf of Mexico, pushing futures prices sharply higher on global markets."
Business,"VIENNA : OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia on Monday hinted the cartel would not raise either its official production rate or the price band at a ministerial meeting, as the oil price had stabilised."
Business,"We forget the judge, but we remember the ruling. For all the high marks he #39;s been getting for his decision regarding the US Department of Justice #39;s case against Oracle Corp."
Business,"The San Jose, Calif., networking giant said Monday that it will pay \$55 million in cash for closely held dynamicsoft, a communications software developer based in Parsippany, NJ The company specializes in push-to-talk technology."
Business,"Eager to shed its mounting debt, chemical giant Huntsman International LLC announced plans Monday to go public in a move analysts say is timed to take advantage of an improving market for basic materials."
Sci/Tech,"After decades of research and development, speech recognition is finally moving toward mainstream use. Advances in statistical modeling, pattern matching algorithms and processing power have "
World,"The United Nations Security Council must immediately increase the international presence in Darfur and impose an extended arms embargo to stop continuing atrocities there, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to members of the Security Council."
World,"  Elections in Iraq will go ahead as scheduled in January, even if some Iraqis could not vote, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said in an interview published Monday in the French daily Le Figaro."
World,"Insurgents hammered central Baghdad yesterday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding "
World,"Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini arrived today to the Middle East, in a bid to free two female aid workers kidnapped in Iraq."
World," Hispanics who identify themselves as ""white"" tend to be better educated and less likely to be in poverty than those who consider themselves ""some other race,"" according to a report released Monday by a private research group."
Sci/Tech, The chief executive of Nortel Networks Corp. insisted Monday that the troubled telecom equipment giant will be able to compete with Chinese vendors doing similar work with lower paid software engineers.
Sci/Tech," Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc.  revised its most recently reported quarterly results slightly lower due to the finalized legal settlement with Microsoft Corp.  and property leases, filings showed on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"It is the news that internet users do not want to hear: the worldwide web is in danger of collapsing around us. Patrick Gelsinger, the chief technology officer for computer chip maker Intel, told a conference "
Sports,"For the sake of argument, here #39;s hoping Barry Bonds #39; next home run ball travels 500 feet, minimum. In these days of inflated baseball, something monstrous for No."
Sports,"A late schedule change certainly did not appear to faze the Titans in Week 1. Due to the threat of Hurricane Ivan in south Florida, Tennessees game against "
World," Hallmark may have a greeting card for just about every occasion, but maybe not one for an ex president recovering from bypass surgery a month after his birthday."
Business,Shares fell Monday after the doughnut company said an independent auditor refused to sign off on its second-quarter financial statement until an outside law firm performed additional work.
Business,"Disney boss Michael Eisner faces opposition about his plan to step down in 2006, with some shareholders saying it should be sooner."
Business,"Comcast, the biggest U.S. cable operator, will join the investors working with Sony on the deal, a source close to the discussions said."
Business,The company backs September same-store sales growth forecast as back-to-school sales finally pick up.
Sci/Tech," China's largest personal computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd., said on Tuesday it was in acquisition talks with a major technology company, which a source familiar with the situation said was IBM."
World,Hamid Karzai was due to be sworn in as Afghanistan #39;s first popularly elected President on Tuesday at a ceremony attended by two of the figures most responsible for easing him into power.
Business,The company behind the Atkins Diet said on Monday it had hired a turnaround specialist as it struggles with tough competition from rival food companies and waning consumer interest in low-carb diets.
World,"Washington, Sept. 14. (Guardian News Service): One of the most powerful hurricanes of recent times rolled over the Cayman Islands on Sunday and is due to hit Cuba next after causing more than 50 deaths across the Caribbean."
World,"On the eve of the Jewish New Year, Israels national discourse was dominated by talk of potential civil war, but few of those talking dared define the possible dimensions of such a conflict."
World," Pro democracy opposition figures gained more clout in Hong Kong #39;s legislature with three new seats, but they fell short of expectations and resumed grumbling yesterday about a system they said was unfairly rigged."
Business,"A meeting of OPEC members this week will decide whether to increase its production band and prices, or lower them, amid wildly oscillating oil markets."
Business,"BEIJING, SEPT 13: Chinese Vice-Premier Zeng Peiyan has outlined an ambitious long-term vision for China, with the aim of quadrupling output within two decades, at the opening plenary session of the World Economic Forums China Business Summit 2004."
Sci/Tech, Bankrupt Internet software maker Commerce One Inc. auctioned off dozens of prized online patents for  #36;15.5 million in a sale that could provoke a legal scuffle over whether the new owner is entitled to collect royalties from a long list of technology heavyweights.
Business, Rogers Communications Inc. said Monday it will pay  $1.77 billion in cash for the 34 per cent stake in cellphone subsidiary Rogers Wireless owned by longtime US partner AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Sports," Unless Hurricane Ivan drifts drastically to the east by Tuesday morning, the Southern Miss California football game set for Thursday night will be postponed."
World,"DAKAR, Senegal, Sep 13, 2004 (PANA) -- New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has in a letter to the UN Security Council urged an immediate increase in international presence in Darfur and an extension of arms embargo to stop continuing atrocities in the "
Sci/Tech,Forget Congress' myopic efforts to outlaw spyware. What we really need is better enforcement of existing computer crime laws.\
Sports, Almost the only thing Chase Lyman has kept healthy while playing football is his head.
Sports, Quarterback Ken Dorsey is expected to make his first NFL start for the San Francisco 49ers after Tim Rattay was diagnosed with a separated right shoulder Monday.
World," Buoyed by growing European support, the United States lobbied the U.N. atomic watchdog agency Monday to send Iran before the U.N. Security Council for refusing to freeze work that can produce nuclear weapons."
Sports," For the sake of argument, here's hoping Barry Bonds' next home run ball travels 500 feet, minimum."
Sports, Teemu Selanne's season with the Colorado Avalanche was nothing short of miserable.
World,BAE Systems acquires a US firm which provides computer and IT systems to the US defence department.
Sci/Tech,Company targets software-as-service businesses with on demand database program.
Sci/Tech, Intermec Technologies on Monday unveiled a prototype version of a multi-protocol RFID printer in its PM 4i Smart Printer product line at the Frontline Solutions Conference   Exposition in Chicago. Company officials said it is the first multi-protocol printer in the market.
Business,"consortium led by the Sony Corporation of America reached a tentative agreement today to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the Hollywood studio famous for James Bond and the Pink Panther, for "
Business,"The name Goldsmith #39;s will be disappearing from the retail landscape in January. Federated Department Stores plans to put all of its regional chains under its Macy #39;s brand, completing a transition that began with the other stores sharing the Macy #39;s name."
Sci/Tech,update Internet engineers working on a standard for identifying the source of e-mail messages voted down a proposal by Microsoft to make some of the company #39;s intellectual property a mandatory part of the solution.
Sci/Tech,Borland Software Monday previewed updates to its Borland StarTeam and CaliberRM tools as part of a new vision for more closely tying the application development lifecycle to business processes.
Sports,"Manchester City, a friendly club with terrific supporters and an intelligent board, must now address the reality that Kevin Keegan has guided them from Maine Road down a cul-de-sac."
World,North Korean officials have announced that a huge explosion in its remote Northeast was part of a hydroelectric project. Mystery surrounded the blast in the mountainous province of Yanggang and fears grew 
World,"afrol News, 13 September - Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) today decided to investigate whether the situation in Sudan #39;s Darfur provinces should be termed  quot;genocide quot;."
Sports," Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander has a bone bruise on his right knee, but could play in this week's game at Tampa Bay."
Business," Film and television studio  Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGM.N</A> on Monday said it agreed in  principle to be acquired by a consortium led by Sony Corp. of  America for  $12 a share in cash, plus assumed debt."
World, Britain has ordered an urgent security  review at Buckingham Palace after a campaigner dressed as  Batman evaded armed police and spent five hours on a ledge at  Queen Elizabeth's London residence.
Business,Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. revised its most recently reported quarterly results slightly lower due to the finalized legal settlement with Microsoft Corp.
Sports,"Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander has a bone bruise on his right knee, but could play in this week #39;s game at Tampa Bay."
Sports,"Carlos Emmons, Barrett Green and Terry Cousin, three veteran defensive players the Giants signed in the offseason, have filed appeals through the NFL Players Association of \$500 fines Tom Coughlin gave them in training camp."
World," European Union foreign ministers called Monday for the United Nations to ""immediately investigate"" whether atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region constitute genocide, highlighting growing impatience with the Sudanese government for failing to end the conflict."
World, Tokyo's Nikkei share average was up 0.56 percent in early morning trade on Tuesday as another jump in U.S. technology shares encouraged investors to step up buying in local counterparts such as Advantest Corp.
World," QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Ecuador has fired the popular  director of Galapagos National Park even as environmentalists  criticized authorities for failing to take better care of the  pristine islands."
World,Turkey says it will end cooperation in Iraq if the US continues its offensive in the northern town of Talafar.
World,Iranian striker Vahid Hashemian will not travel to Israel for a Champions League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Sci/Tech," Here's what was good looking, butt ugly, and just plain annoying at the recent consumer electronics and home theater show."
Sci/Tech," Computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. reduced its net income by  #36;12 million for its fiscal fourth quarter, citing new information related to property leases and the finalization of the accounting for its settlement with Microsoft Corp."
Business, US Airways Group Inc.  told a bankruptcy court on Monday it would skip a  #36;110 million pension payment due Wednesday as it looks to slash costs and avoid liquidation after filing for protection from its creditors over the weekend.
Sports," A 10 city farewell tour for longtime U.S. soccer stars Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Joy Fawcett will kick off Sept. 25 in Rochester."
Sports," Approaching Hurricane Ivan has led to postponement of the game Thursday night between 10th ranked California and Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Cal's athletic director said Monday."
Business,"Film and television studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it agreed in principle to be acquired by a consortium led by Sony Corp."
Business," A group headed by Sony Corp of America agreed in principle to acquire Hollywood film studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer  for  #36;12 a share in cash, MGM said on Monday."
Business,Crude oil rose on Monday in New York as market concerned that the approach of Hurricane Ivan woulddisrupt production and tankers shipments in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,"At a recent business summit, Vice-Premier Zeng Peiyan predicted that China will sustain an annual economic growth rate of more than 7 per cent by 2020."
Business,"Recognizing the power of its single largest retailing name, Federated Department Stores Monday said it will re-brand all of its regional chains into Macy #39;s stores."
Business,"BAE Systems, Europes biggest defence firm, yesterday announced the planned \$600 million (334m) takeover of a leading US supplier of secure computer networks to the Pentagon."
Business,"Almost 500 letters from friends, family, corporate leaders and celebrity sportsmen were sent in defence of convicted internet banker Frank Quattrone, it emerged yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to bring Linux to the marketplace, the open-source community and manufacturers agree on new rules for Linux. The often unruly world of open-source software drew closer to marching in lockstep Monday "
Sci/Tech,Telestream announced Friday support for exporting or importing files in the Microsoft Windows Media format on Mac OS X platforms. Telestream #39;s new support capabilities for Windows Media 
Sci/Tech,"McAfee, on Monday, announced a launch of its multi-function e-mail service for small to medium sized businesses. It is a managed mail protection service that includes anti-spam, anti-virus, and content filtering technologies."
Sci/Tech,"Service Pack 2 is the long-awaited mega-bug fix for Windows XP, and pretty much the last bit of excitement until Longhorn. But what does it mean for you?"
Sci/Tech,"Messman said that enterprise-ready Linux capabilities, including strong management, were being achieved through its Open Enterprise Server (OES) which is shortly to go into open beta."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates is not messing around with its storage management software line. The company this month will upgrade all 13 versions of the BrightStor family, release a new product aimed at automating "
Sci/Tech,"Well, we finally have an official introduction of both the giants #39; dual-core CPU power.  quot;...Intel and AMD must have come to the same conclusions earlier this decade since today we have seen server demonstrations with 90nm server chips from both companies."
Sports,ROGER Federer calls tennis  quot;artistry quot; and yesterday fourth seed Lleyton Hewitt was his canvas as the Swiss world No. 1 dominated the US Open men #39;s final in a straight sets victory over the in-form Australian.
Sports,"NOW that he is No1 in the world, Vijay Singh clearly believes that the best way to stay there is to continue the form that got him there and secure victory by playing better than everyone in the field - again."
Sports,Thoughts of the October 2003 incident in which Kenny Brack sustained serious injuries flashed through Buddy Rice #39;s mind as his car slid upside down on the backstretch during the Delphi Indy 300 on Sept.
Sports,"PSV Eindhoven faces Arsenal at Highbury tomorrow night on the back of a free-scoring start to the season. Despite losing Mateja Kezman to Chelsea in the summer, the Dutch side has scored 12 goals in the first "
Sports,"Jonah Lomu, the leading try scorer in rugby World Cups, said he #39;s returning to full health after a kidney transplant six weeks ago."
Sports,Goran Eriksson will be without another crucial member of his England squad for the World Cup qualifier against Wales on Oct 9 after it was confirmed yesterday that Gary Neville will join 
Sports,"Cricket is safe from pretzels and popcorn for a while longer, judging by yesterday #39;s nine-wicket defeat for the United States."
Sports,"Approaching Hurricane Ivan has led to postponement of the game Thursday night between 10th-ranked California and Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Cal #39;s athletic director said Monday."
World,"VLADIMIR Putin, the Russian president, yesterday ordered a drastic centralisation of government power that is likely to strengthen the Kremlins grip over every aspect of political life."
World,"A series of tactical errors, with peculiarities in the voting process, prevented democracy advocates here from winning as many seats as expected in Sunday #39;s legislative "
World,"JERUSALEM Sept. 13, 2004 - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s attempt to speed up a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip was undercut Monday by his main political rival, who called for a national referendum that could delay or even scuttle the pullout."
World,The bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta appears not to have harmed Australia #39;s renewed love affair with Bali. Travel wholesalers have reported that since the first anniversary of the Bali bombing 
Business,"The flow of US government red ink narrowed in August from the year-ago pace, but the deficit remained on track for a second straight annual record, a Treasury Department report on Monday showed."
Sports, A makeshift offensive line came together at just the right time for the St. Louis Rams.
World,"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hollywood's last major independent, is set to accept a Sony offer worth \$5bn."
World, A consortium led by Sony Corp. has agreed in principle to acquire famed Hollywood studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc...
Sports,"Eight years ago, Andrew Murray survived the Dunblane massacre. Now, the 17-year-old has just become the first British player to win the junior US Open."
Business," A group headed by Sony Corp of  America agreed in principle to acquire Hollywood film studio  Metro Goldwyn Mayer <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGM.N</A> for  $12 a share in cash, MGM said  on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Could Russia's hypergrowth in cellular subscribers start slowing?
Business, The dollar shuffled in tight ranges on  Tuesday as the market looked to U.S. economic indicators due  later in the day for clues about the pace of monetary  tightening.
Business,NEW YORK Time Warner on Monday withdrew its bid for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after failing to reach agreement on a price for the film studio controlled by billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian.
World,"A tipple or two can aid recovery from heart surgery,  research suggests."
Sports,"So let me get this straight: Barry Bonds used steroids, but he didn #39;t inhale?***Mr. Schwarzenegger, meet your new lieutenant governor."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Groups push on for TV on cell phones...Shopping.com holders cut IPO shares...Transmeta starts new chip, warns on earnings."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. next month plan to provide more details on work they are doing to make their products interoperable, a Sun executive said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"How much would you pay for a lifetime of unlimited phone calling? Try \$1,000 on for size, says a New England phone company. The only catch is customers must provide their own broadband connection, which typically "
Sci/Tech,"Here's what was good-looking, butt-ugly, and just plain annoying at the recent consumer electronics and home theater show."
Sci/Tech,"IBM today rolled out its eServer OpenPower family of entry-level Linux servers, positioning the systems as cost-effective alternatives to Solaris boxes offered by archrival Sun Microsystems."
Sci/Tech,"As many as 250,000 Japanese are estimated to be making free phone calls around the world over the Internet thanks, indirectly, to a controversial file-swapping technology."
Sports,Lleyton Hewitt believes he can still win another grand slam title despite conceding Roger Federer has tennis history at his mercy after the world No1 #39;s one-sided victory in yesterday #39;s US Open final.
World,OPPOSITION Leader Mark Latham today warned bookies they may be the ones losing their shirts come October 9. Mr Latham said he was surprised at recent betting markets framed for the upcoming election.
Sports," The dismissal of the sex assault charge against Kobe Bryant underscores why records in the case should be made public, media organizations said in motions Monday to unseal the evidence."
Sci/Tech,Oracle today endorsed Apple #39;s Xserve RAID as one of a handful of storage solutions supported and recommended for its Resilient Low-Cost Storage initiative (RLCS).
Sci/Tech," With a preview of Firefox 1.0 ready for release, the open source development group says it is also preparing for a grassroots marketing push."
Business," A group headed by Sony Corp of  America agreed in principle to acquire Hollywood film studio  Metro Goldwyn Mayer <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGM.N</A> for  $12 a share in cash, both sides   said on Monday."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.69 percent  by mid morning on Tuesday as another jump in U.S. technology  shares encouraged investors to step up buying in local  counterparts such as Advantest Corp.
Sci/Tech,IBM today announced new virtual resources to help business partners more quickly build and deploy on demand business applications tailored to meet customer requirements across all vertical industries.
World," The official campaign for Indonesia's  run off presidential election begins on Tuesday, five days  after a deadly suicide bombing, but most voters appear unlikely  to be swayed by the event."
Sci/Tech,www.internetnews.com via NewsEdge Corporation : Internet telephony provider Skype Technologies has released a final version of its peer-to-peer VoIP software for Wi-Fi-enabled Pocket PC devices.
Sports,"New York: Lleyton Hewitt is getting frustrated meeting Roger Federer in the major events. For the third time in four Grand Slams this year, the Swiss got the better of Hewitt."
Sports," Bahamian 400 metre Olympic champion Tonique Williams Darling has to continue her unbeaten streak for one more race this season, tomorrow #39;s Berlin meet, in order to collect her share of the TDK Golden League jackpot."
Sports," Bruce Chen pitched his first complete game to win for the first time in over two years, and Rafael Palmeiro homered during a five run opening inning to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Toronto Blue Jays 9 1 Monday night."
Sports,"Barry Bonds always prefers to reach his milestones at home. With the San Francisco Giants on the road for the next three games, hitting his 700th homer in the city where Hank Aaron began his pursuit of the "
Sports,"(Sept. 13, 2004) -- Last season on the weekend of Jan. 10-11, two of the most unlikely scenarios in the NFL played out, and we never found out what was going to happen if the Packers played for the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl."
World,Two Australian security contractors yesterday became the latest foreigners to be kidnapped in Iraq after militants apparently ambushed their convoy on a road outside Baghdad.
World,France and Germany - united around Spain. It was an intentional contrast to the picture presented to the world 18 
Business,"Crude oil was little changed after rising 2.5 percent yesterday as the approach of Hurricane Ivan disrupted production and tanker shipments in the Gulf of Mexico, where a quarter of US oil and natural gas is pumped."
Business,"Bayer forged an alliance for its struggling pharmaceuticals business with American drug manufacturer Schering-Plough yesterday, cutting costs and marking another step in the German company #39;s transformation."
Business,"BAE Systems, the UK #39;s largest defence contractor, has expanded further in the United States with the \$600m (489m) acquisition of DigitalNet Holdings, a leading IT supplier to the Pentagon."
Sports,The suspicion that the European members of the Ryder Cup team are in better current form than their American counterparts hardened into a certainty over the weekend.
Sports,"Diamondbacks manager Al Pedrique struggled with him all weekend. On Tuesday, Barry Bonds becomes the Brewers #39; problem.  quot;I wake up every morning thinking about it, quot; Brewers manager Ned Yost said."
World,"President Vladimir Putin made constitutional changes yesterday designed to increase his personal control of the regions and parliament, saying the government needed  quot;strengthening quot; because it had failed at Beslan in its fight against terrorism."
World,Police investigating last Thursday #39;s deadly bombing outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta yesterday said they had found the chassis number of the van used to deliver the bomb.
Sports, Ryan Longwell's 41 yard field goal gave the Green Bay Packers an early lead over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.
Sci/Tech,"Six months before NASA plans to return the shuttle to space, officials think they #39;ve essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia in 2003 - debris coming off "
World," President Vladimir Putin ordered an overhaul of Russia's political system Monday, reacting to a three week onslaught of terrorism with plans for the most extensive political shakeup since the collapse of the Soviet Union."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei rose 0.3 percent by midday  on Tuesday as another jump in U.S. technology shares fueled  buying of local peers such as Tokyo Electron Ltd. and earnings  optimism again buoyed some miners.
Sci/Tech,"HARRISBURG, Pa. A Dallas area-based online university that supposedly granted a business degree to a cat was sued today for consumer fraud."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade, company researchers said Monday."
Business,"The move by Bush administration officials could boost America's image abroad, but institutions like the World Bank fear it could leave them strapped for cash."
Business,"The legislation would require companies to keep their pension plans fully funded, encourages them to put in more money, even in boom times, and removes the legal uncertainty surrounding cash balance plans."
Business,An internal probe of Riggs Bank's dealing with the former Chilean dictator has found that former chairman Joe L. Allbritton was more actively engaged in Pinochet's banking business than has been previously disclosed.
Sci/Tech,"Lycos has officially pulled their controversial anti-spam screensaver from their website. Lycos Europes website was, until early this morning, distributing an anti-spam screensaver as part of its Make Love Not Spam campaign."
World,The Bush administration's approach to environmental issues has challenged the status quo by revising the traditional public-policy calculus on decisions.
World,New drugs that are to be tested in connection with a phenomenon called RNA interference have excited scientists with their versatile and powerful ability to affect genes.
World,"In dozens of schools across the city, New York City's nearly 1.1 million public school students returned for the opening of a new school year."
Business,"Sony Corp. and a group of investors said they #39;ve agreed in principle to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., the movie studio controlled by billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, for \$12 a share, or about \$2."
Business,LONDON: European stock markets rallied yesterday as investors appreciated gains in New York and Asia and digested a flurry of company news.
Business,Another increase in oil prices due to concerns over Hurricane Ivan #39;s effect on oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico didn #39;t have a large impact on trading.
Sci/Tech,Steven Vaughan-Nichols suggests maybe it #39;s time for Sun Microsystems to stop making announcements and focus on actually making technology.
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Firefox, the open-source alternative to Microsoft Corp. #39;s dominant Web browser, is preparing for prime time with the first preview of its 1.0 release and a new marketing campaign."
Sci/Tech,"St. Francis Heart Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., was built to be digital from the ground up. By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee. While many existing hospitals across the country are attempting to transform from paper-burdened "
Sports,"HE Atlanta Braves, who visited Shea Stadium for a doubleheader last night, have won 12 - going on 13 - consecutive division championships."
Sports,"Bruce Chen pitched his first complete game for his first victory in over two years, and Rafael Palmeiro homered during a five-run opening inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 Monday night."
Sports,"Mike Piazza and Richard Hidalgo homered, pinch-hitter Craig Brazell came through with a go-ahead double and the New York Mets rallied past the Atlanta Braves 9-to-7 today in the first game of a doubleheader."
World,"For months, the United States and the rest of the world have danced maddeningly around the semantics of how to describe the situation in the Darfur region of Sudan, calling it everything from a  quot;humanitarian catastrophe quot; to  quot;crimes against humanity."
World,"GULF MINISTERS WANT SYRIA OUT OF LEBANON Gulf state ministers urged Syria to respect a Security Council resolution demanding that it withdraw its troops from Lebanon, a rare public intervention in the affairs of a fellow Arab nation."
Sci/Tech,"Eight government contractors are readying to vie for specific task orders to update the Air Force's communication systems under an umbrella contract worth up to \$9B.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The nation's biggest technology companies will present an alternative method for valuing stock options that generally would allow them to report lower expenses.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech, Software giant contesting order to pay  #36;521 million in patent infringement verdict.
Sci/Tech,"The giant long-distance phone company is in an increasingly nasty feud with its competitors over fees paid on long-distance calls made with prepaid calling cards.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Cindy Skrzycki</b></font>"
Business,"Energy markets shuddered Monday with the approach of Hurricane Ivan, bidding up crude oil and natural gas prices as crews scrambled to evacuate production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico."
Business,"Beijing. (Interfax-China) - China will speed up economic restructuring and reform and the adoption of market-based systems. Meanwhile, China will continue to maintain its open-door policies and meeting its "
Business,The real competition is about to begin for the eight government contractors picked to update the Air Force #39;s communication systems -- modernizing databases and giving forces in battle better 
Business,Stocks moved narrowly higher in early trading Monday as investors discounted another technology profit warning and focused instead on positive outlooks for third- and fourth-quarter earnings.
Sci/Tech,"The conservation agency World Wildlife Fund, or WWF, has warned that man-made chemicals pose a serious threat to polar bears. The WWF says three new scientific studies show "
Sci/Tech,"The solar material kept inside the Genesis space capsule, which was crashed in the Utah desert on Wednesday after two parachutes failed to open, was intact and most scientific objectives were within reach, said NASA "
Sci/Tech,"The decades-old design of the Internet is in need of a fundamental overhaul, and Intel and Hewlett-Packard believe they can make it more adaptable and intelligent."
Sports,Roger Federer was on his way out of Flushing Meadows on Sunday evening and heading back to Manhattan when a small group of excited children stopped him for his autograph.
Sports,"Spanish giants Real are brimming with galacticos that make their team the envy of Europe. But strike whizkid Reyes reckons Arsene Wengers Invincibles are more than a match for Zidane, Ronaldo, Figo and Co when it comes to fantasy football."
Sports,"Lew Ford homered and drove in two runs to back a strong outing by Brad Radke, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night and a sweep of the four-game series."
Sports,Craig Brazell #39;s pinch-hit double sparked a five-run sixth inning Monday as the New York Mets beat Atlanta 9-7 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Sports,  Hurricane Ivan forced the postponement of Thursday #39;s football game between Southern Mississippi and California.
World,A comic book superhero perched in a dangerous location brandishing a banner has become an increasingly common sight in recent months.
World,Russia will move aggressively into the war against international terrorism by cooperating more closely with the United States. President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced sweeping measures to beef up Kremlin 
World,Description: Tens of thousands of Israeli settlers take to the streets of Jerusalem Sunday evening to protest Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip.
World,"  An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in the West Bank town of Jenin on Monday, killing three people, including a militant leader, Palestinian security officials said."
World,"US forces backed by helicopter gunships killed 22 insurgents in southern Afghanistan, the US military said today. The fighting occurred late Sunday in Shinkay district of Zabul province, a hotbed "
World,Pakistan #39;s military says it has killed some 150 foreign fighters during its 11-month battle against militants in the country #39;s tribal belt.
World, Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Monday accused President Bush of ducking his responsibility to protect the country from crime and terrorism by allowing a national assault weapons ban to expire.
World," President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney have been sparring with mock debate partners since midsummer, getting ready for Democrats John Kerry and John Edwards."
World," Malaysia has detected a new outbreak of bird flu in a village in northeast Kelantan state, the sixth to be hit by the deadly virus in a month, officials have announced."
Sports, Lew Ford homered and drove in a pair  of runs and Brad Radke pitched seven strong innings to lead the  streaking Minnesota Twins to a 5 3 road win over the Detroit  Tigers in American League action on Monday.
Business, PHILADELPHIA/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group headed by Sony  Corp. of America on Monday agreed to buy Hollywood film studio  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for about \$2.85 billion in cash to mine  MGM's lucrative library for the booming DVD market.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei rose 0.3 percent by midday  on Tuesday as another jump in U.S. technology shares fueled  buying of local peers such as Tokyo Electron Ltd., while  earnings optimism again buoyed some miners."
Business, The dollar shuffled in narrow ranges on  Tuesday as the market looked to U.S. economic indicators due  later in the day for clues about the pace of monetary  tightening.
Sports, Juan Pierre had three hits and scored  a run as the Florida Marlins overcame the Montreal Expos 6 3 in  a National League game played at the rival league Chicago White  Sox's home stadium Monday.
Sci/Tech," If you build it, or in the case of Circuit City's Web site, re build it, they won't necessarily come. So, to ensure visits to the new CircuitCity.com, the electronics retailer yesterday started rolling out a multimedia push that promotes a ""Plasma Screen TV Makeover"" online contest that carries a grand prize of five flat screen TVs and home theater equipment worth  #36;20,000."
World," North Korea is committed to holding  six party talks aimed at resolving the crisis over its nuclear  weapons program, but has not indicated when, a top British  official said on Tuesday."
Sports, John Buck hit a three run homer and Angel Berroa had two hits and scored twice in a 10 run fifth inning that carried the Kansas City Royals to a 17 8 rout of the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Sports, Ahman Green ran for a 6 yard touchdown late in the second quarter to give the Green Bay Packers a halftime lead over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.
Business,As goes Liberty House will go Lazarus and Burdines. Federated Department Stores has decided to rebrand all of its stores as Macy #39;s stores in coming months.
Business, Former star technology banker Frank Quattrone has asked a federal appeals court to seal some letters written in his support in order to protect his family #39;s privacy.
Sci/Tech,"The Free Standards Group will announce on Tuesday the availability of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0, and that this standard has the support of almost all global Linux distribution vendors."
Sci/Tech,"If you rely on technology to run your small business, you know how easily a virus can destroy your data - and potentially years of hard work."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems will create an open-source project around its Solaris 10 operating system by the end of the year, company executives said Monday."
Sports,Maccabi Tel Aviv will hold a short training session tonight as it concludes preparations for tomorrow #39;s Champions League Rosh Hashanah clash with Bayern Munich.
Sports," Bruce Chen #39;s last major league victory was so long ago, he can barely remember it. But he won #39;t soon forget his latest win."
World,VLADIMIR PUTIN strengthened his control over Russia yesterday with a series of far-reaching initiatives aimed at combating terrorism.
World,The United Nations evacuated 38 foreign employees from this western Afghan city Monday after a day of rioting by supporters of the ousted governor turned 
World,"IT WAS a good sign that those claiming to have kidnapped two Australians in Iraq had not released the names of their alleged hostages, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's attempt to speed up a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip was undercut Monday by his main political rival, who called for a national referendum that could delay or even scuttle the pullout."
World, Some 300 Galapagos Islands rangers peacefully occupied park research stations Monday to protest the reported firing of the park director and his probable replacement.
World, Police investigating the deadly attack at the Australian embassy in Jakarta have said they have identified all nine victims of the blast and are still working to piece together the suicide bombers.
Sports,Baseball players and their families have become increasingly concerned about theft and kidnapping in Venezuela after the recent abduction of Ugueth Urbina's mother.
Sports,"Pitcher Bruce wins for the first time in over two years, leading the Orioles past the Toronto Blue Jays, 9-1, Monday."
Sports,"The Bethesda Chevy-Chase field hockey team recovers from two losses on Saturday to beat Whitman, 2-1, Monday."
Sci/Tech,"BURLINGTON, Mass.--Sun Microsystems will create an open-source project around its Solaris 10 operating system by the end of the year, company executives said Monday."
World,Guantanamo inmates cannot appear as witnesses at the trial of 9/11 suspect Zacarias Moussaoui.
Business,"It stopped its MGM bid -- again -- citing financial discipline. But even if Sony buys the studio, problems may emerge down the road."
World,Top officials acknowledged for the first time that antidepressants appeared to lead some children to become suicidal.
World,"The Chinese government refrained on Monday from saying much about the results of Sunday's elections in Hong Kong, but the country's Communist leaders had reason to be pleased."
World,"The United Nations evacuated 38 foreign employees from this western Afghan city Monday after a day of rioting by supporters of the ousted governor turned half a dozen international aid facilities into smoldering, looted ruins."
Business,"From a distance, this OPEC meeting will look just like all the others of the past few decades. By the evening of Sept. 14, the oil ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and their entourages "
Business,"LOS ANGELES Without Michael Eisner at the helm of Walt Disney, will Harvey Weinstein and Steve Jobs stay as partners? That is the question on the minds of analysts and Hollywood executives after Eisner, the "
Sci/Tech,which has been making headway with companies and governments -- potentially face headaches if the open-source operating system fragments into differing and incompatible versions.
Sci/Tech,"THERES open source software (OSS), theres what Novell Inc chief technology officer Alan Nugent calls closed source - meaning proprietary -oftware, and then theres Novells own mixed-source software."
Business," Supply and demand in the oil market  are roughly in balance at the moment and current high prices  are due to the possibility of disruptions rather than any  shortage, a U.S. official said on Tuesday."
Sports,Captain Patrick Vieira has challenged his Arsenal teammates to prove their Champions League credentials in tonight #39;s opening group game against PSV Eindhoven.
Sports,"Europe #39;s top coaches may like to be seen to disagree with each other in public, but they are all united on the topic of this season #39;s Champions League."
Sports,"In recent weeks, the question of Art Howe #39;s firing by the Mets has always been more about when the ax would fall, not if, and even the manager seemed resigned to his fate before last night #39;s doubleheader against the Braves at Shea Stadium."
Sports,"On offense, two of the Jets #39; top three receivers - Wayne Chrebet and Santana Moss - had seemingly spent more time in the trainer #39;s room than they had on the practice field."
World,Moscow: President Vladimir Putin stepped up Kremlin control over Russia #39;s regions Monday and called for moves to improve security in the north Caucasus as he appointed a new government chief of staff after the Beslan school hostage tragedy.
Business," U.S. small business optimism dipped  slightly last month but remained near record levels, suggesting  a strong outlook for growth, a survey released on Tuesday  showed."
Sci/Tech,"  Shares of OmniVision Technologies (OVTI) rose more than 8 percent to  $13.13. The move comes after the Sunnyvale, Calif."
Business,US Airways' second trip to bankruptcy court holds both promise and peril for the nation's other major airlines.
Business,"Most big companies are coming up with enough cash to keep their pension funds legally sound, after three years of extraordinary losses. Not so their government backstop."
Business,"A group led by Sony of America reached a tentative agreement to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for about \$4.8 billion in cash, snatching it from Time Warner at the 11th hour."
Business,"The airline, whose workers refused to accept \$800 million in wage and benefit cuts, joins United Airlines in bankruptcy. Delta could soon follow."
Business,Investors discounted another technology profit warning and focused instead on positive outlooks for third- and fourth-quarter earnings.
World, Hamid Karzai was due to be sworn in as Afghanistan's first popularly elected President on Tuesday at a ceremony attended by two of the figures most responsible for easing him into power.
Business,"A Sony-led group has a deal in principle to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for about \$2.94 billion in cash and \$1.95 billion in assumed debt, MGM (MGM) announced Monday evening."
Sci/Tech,"Faced with weak demand for PCs and technical limits on the speed of its products, Intel is betting on a future in which every chip it makes contains what amounts to two computers."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Chief Technology Officer Pat Gelsinger said on Thursday, Sept. 9, that the Internet needed to be upgraded in order to deal with problems that will become real issues soon."
Sports,CHARLTON goalkeeper Dean Kiely produced a fine performance at The Valley last night - his stunning save from Southampton #39;s Rory Delap #39;s second-half screamer was right out of the top drawer - while some swift reactions also bailed the Addicks out of 
World,"The Labor opposition had its first positive bounce in the third week of the campaign for the Australian election on October 9. First, last week it launched its long awaited taxation policy."
World," South Korea is seeking independent  verification on the nature of a huge blast in North Korea last  week, which its communist neighbor has said was linked to a  hydroelectric scheme, Seoul's defense minister said on Tuesday."
World," Japan on Tuesday hanged a man convicted  of stabbing to death eight elementary school children in a  rampage that shocked the nation and severely shook its sense of  security, media said."
Sports,"Angel Berroa has two hits and scores twice in a 10-run fifth inning that carries the Kansas City Royals over the Yankees, 17-8."
Business,"In a widely anticipated move, Federated Department Stores Inc. announced yesterday that it would convert all of its regional department stores to the Macy #39;s name."
Business,"na tough year on Wall Street, Israel A. Englander should be riding high. His \$3.5 billion in hedge funds are up more than 8 percent - at a time when the stock market is barely up for the year."
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s motive is not altruistic. By making the software open-source, IBM hopes that other programmers will make improvements, thus speeding the development of speech applications and allowing "
Sports," Wouldn #39;t you know it. On Monday, Roger Federer awoke from three hours of fitful sleep feeling sick. His nasal passages were almost as congested as Times Square, where he spent part of the morning "
Sports,"It was a tragic sight. Jonah Lomu, once the man who struck fear into rugby defenders, shuffling to the stage with the aid of his wife."
Sports,"Green ran for two touchdowns and caught a third Monday night to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 24-14 victory over the Panthers, who became the sixth straight team to lose in the Super Bowl and their ensuing season opener."
Sci/Tech,"Revenues should grow by 30, according to the president of the country's association of software and service firms"
Business,the sixth strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic -- was 70 miles south-southeast of the western tip of Cuba around 2 pm on Monday.
Business,"Small businesses were less optimistic about US economic growth last month than in July, and fewer expected sales to increase in the coming months, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business."
Sports,"Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Ahman Green scored three touchdowns, Brett Favre passed for 143 yards and Green Bay took advantage of two key second- half turnovers to win its season opener, 24-14, over the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers."
Sports,"Even in the most one-sided Formula One season in years, champions Ferrari still have the ability to astonish. Their eighth one-two finish in 15 races was met "
Sports,"Vinny Castilla reached 300 career homers and 1,000 RBIs with two of Colorado #39;s five home runs Monday night, and the Rockies hammered the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2."
Sports,"The NHL lockout starts just after midnight Thursday. On Friday night, there will be a chance to see NHL players in action -- if you #39;re willing to trek to Barrie, Ontario."
World,UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei said yesterday that there was no deadline for ending an investigation into Iran #39;s nuclear programme.
World,"IT WAS a good sign that those claiming to have kidnapped two Australians in Iraq had not released the names of their alleged hostages, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
World," South Korea is seeking independent verification on the nature of a huge blast in North Korea last week, which its communist neighbor has said was linked to a hydroelectric scheme, Seoul's defense minister said on Tuesday."
World," A suicide bomber exploded near a West Bank checkpoint hurting at least three people on Tuesday, an Israeli medic said."
Sports, Ahman Green scored three touchdowns and rushed for 119 yards as the Green Bay Packers opened their season with a convincing 24 14 win over the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on Monday.
Business," U.S. small business optimism dipped slightly last month but remained near record levels, suggesting a strong outlook for growth, a survey released on Tuesday showed."
World," The United States is expected to distribute on Tuesday a revised version of its U.N. resolution on Sudan, but retain a threat of sanctions if Khartoum does not stop atrocities in its Darfur region, diplomats said."
Business," Supply and demand in the oil market  are roughly in balance and current high prices are due to the  possibility of disruptions rather than any shortage, a U.S.  official said on Tuesday."
World," A suicide bomber exploded near a West  Bank checkpoint hurting at least three people on Tuesday, an  Israeli medic said."
World," The United States is expected to  distribute on Tuesday a revised version of its U.N. resolution  on Sudan, but retain a threat of sanctions if Khartoum does not  stop atrocities in its Darfur region, diplomats said."
World,"A suspected suicide attack injures three in the West Bank, a day after an Israeli missile kills a senior militant."
World,A Royal security review starts after a protester's Batman stunt at Buckingham Palace sparks a Commons row.
Sci/Tech,Which search engines do searchers prefer and why? How do users use search engines to find the information they want? And how do searchers perceive paid versus free listings? New research offers insights into the workings of the searcher's mind.
Business,"Frank P. Quattrone, the former chief technology banker at Credit Suisse First Boston who was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week, accused the judge in his case yesterday of callousness "
Business,Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) will report fiscal first-quarter results. Analysts polled by Thomson First Call expect quarterly earnings of 9 cents per share on revenue of \$2.
Business,"Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) will pay \$321 million from the proceeds of its sale of its pipeline arm to fund pension plans for thousands of former "
Sports,Europe #39;s Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer has emphasised the strength of his players #39; team spirit ahead of Friday #39;s first day.
Sports,"If a lockout ends up canceling the season, it probably also means NHL players won #39;t participate in the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy."
World,Police and Home Office officials have begun an urgent review of security measures after a protester dressed as Batman scaled Buckingham Palace.
World,"An explosion at a West Bank checkpoint early Tuesday lightly wounded at least three people, Israeli rescue services said. Israel Radio reported the explosion appeared to be caused by a Palestinian suicide bomber."
World,JAKARTA : Police investigating the deadly attack at the Australian embassy in Jakarta have said they have identified all nine victims of the blast and are still working to piece together the suicide bombers.
World,Prime Minister John Howard has stood firm against withdrawing troops from Iraq after unconfirmed reports that two Australians have been taken hostage and would be killed within 24 hours unless Canberra pulls out.
Business," The pace of hiring for U.S. companies in the fourth quarter is expected to be consistent with the solid employment activity of the past six months, and much improved from a year ago, according to Manpower Inc. ."
Sci/Tech," China's second largest mobile phone company plans to open 3,000 Internet cafes by the end of the year, exerting stronger state control over a sector once dominated by private enterprise, state run radio reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The Free Standards Group's updated standard will improve Linux code portability and interoperability, developers say, and reduce the worry of platform fragmentation."
World," Pakistan has killed some 150 foreign fighters during its 11 month battle against militants in the country's tribal belt, but senior leaders, including Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, continue to elude authorities, a military spokesman has said."
Business, LOS ANGELES/TOKYO (Reuters) - A group headed by Sony Corp.  of America has agreed to buy Hollywood film studio  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for about \$2.85 billion in cash to mine  MGM's lucrative library for the booming DVD market.
Business," U.S. oil prices hovered just shy of   $44 a barrel on Tuesday, awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Ivan  in the oil rich Gulf of Mexico, where energy companies had  evacuated thousands of offshore workers and shut some  production."
Business," The pace of hiring for U.S. companies  in the fourth quarter is expected to be consistent with the  solid employment activity of the past six months, and much  improved from a year ago, according to Manpower Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MAN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MAN.N</A>."
Sports,"While NASCAR officials reject the ""NASCAR dads"" label -- too narrow and stereotypical, they say -- politicians haven't stopped courting the demographic that once threatened to become the soccer moms of 2004."
Sports,"Isaiah Gardner , a sophomore defensive back, is on campus at Maryland and will transfer to the school from Notre Dame once his paperwork clears."
Business,"The 2004 hurricane season is expected to be costly for insurers, with early estimates of \$8bn (4.5bn) of losses from just one of the storms that have hit the United States this year."
Sports,"The Florida Marlins ignored their unusual surroundings to record a 6-3 win over the Montreal Expos on Monday. Hurricane Ivan forced the Marlins to play the match at Chicago White Sox #39;s home stadium, the first "
World," The United States and Russia carried out a secret operation last week to remove weapons grade uranium from the former Soviet republic of Uzbekistan, whose government is facing growing Islamist unrest, the Energy Department announced."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed in an interview published Tuesday to expel Yasser Arafat from the West Bank ""at a convenient time,"" saying he saw no difference between the Palestinian leader and top Hamas militants killed by Israel."
Sports,"Running back Ahman Green scored three touchdowns, two rushing and one on a pass from quarterback Brett Favre."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. president and chief executive Bruce Lakefield is determined that the airline will emerge from its second bankruptcy filing in two years in stronger shape than ever.
Business,Maruti Udyog Ltd. said on Tuesday that the Directors have approved a proposal that the forthcoming Diesel Engine Manufacturing Plant will be controlled and managed by Suzuki Metal India Ltd (proposed to be 
Business,European shares edged higher at Monday #39;s opening led by Germany #39;s Bayer on news of an alliance with US healthcare giant Schering-Plough.
Business,A bankruptcy judge gave US Airways Group Inc. permission yesterday to tap a government loan to fund daily operations -- a move expected to allow 
Business,"US oil prices hovered just shy of \$44 a barrel on Tuesday, awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Ivan in the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico, where energy companies had evacuated thousands of offshore workers and shut some production."
Business,"Two women on the seventh floor were already decorating Christmas trees, and another employee guessed that the holiday star would crown the building at Third Avenue and Pine Street, just like every year before."
Business,Fred Hassan has launched his biggest and most ambitious move to rebuild struggling Schering- Plough. The Kenilworth company and German drug maker Bayer yesterday announced an alliance that 
Business,"Some area employers expect to maintain a steady hiring pace during the fourth quarter of 2004, according to a survey released yesterday by Manpower Inc."
Business,"This year #39;s cotton crop is on pace to be the largest in US history, although hurricanes that have battered the nation in the past few months may reduce the final amount."
Business,"They are defined as waitresses or accountants, software publishers or garbage collectors. Some pull in top dollar, some the minimum wage."
Business,Gateway said yesterday it is backing away from selling TVs and other consumer electronics - essentially shelving the strategy that founder Ted Waitt championed for two years to turn the money-losing company around.
Business,San Diego County #39;s unemployment rate plunged sharply to 3.7 percent in August - its lowest point this year -s the local economy continued to outpace the state and nation as an engine of job growth.
Sci/Tech,"The Free Standards Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and promoting open source software standards, today announced the availability of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0, an essential component for the long-term market success of Linux "
Sci/Tech,SOFTWARE KING Microsoft #39;s anti-open source obsession seems to have killed chances of its anti-Spam Sender ID getting accepted by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) as a standard.
Sci/Tech,"NEC Solutions has announced a four-way, high-availability server it #39;s pitching to enterprises as, among other things, the hardware to host virtual systems such as those made possible by Microsoft #39;s upcoming Virtual Server 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec is fishing for dollars with a new service designed to help companies combat the ongoing epidemic of online identity theft, or  quot;phishing, quot; scams."
Sci/Tech,Q: Recently I have been told by friends that when they try to send me e-mail they get a message that my inbox is full and their message could not be delivered.
Sci/Tech,"IT #39;S MYSTIC MEG, the Gartner Group is predicting that system downtime will increase from five per cent this year to 15 per cent in 2008 due to security holes."
Sports,"of Switzerland holds up his trophy after defeating Lleyton Hewitt of Australia in the men #39;s final match of the 2004 US Open in New York, September 12, 2004."
Sports,"SOUTHAMPTON, England - The US cricket team is heading home after two humbling defeats in the Champions Trophy that set records for futility."
Sports,"The Green Bay Packers dealt the Carolina Panthers a defeat now familiar to Super Bowl losers. Ahman Green ran up, down, and all over the "
Sports,EVERTON midfielder Tim Cahill could win a reprieve within the next 48 hours after a dramatic intervention from FIFA over his controversial dismissal.
Sports,"After being considered as a captain #39;s pick for the 2002 Ryder Cup, Paul Casey wasn #39;t about to let an opportunity slip away when he was paired with European captain Bernhard Langer in the final round of this year #39;s Masters."
Sports,"In losing 20 of 38 games, including six of eight to start this month, the Padres blew several chances to keep the Los Angeles Dodgers close to them going into a September showdown between the two."
Sports,"Delray Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Defending champion Jan-Michael Gambill of the United States was upended by Croatian Mario Ancic during first round action of the International Tennis Championships on Monday."
Sports,  Texas reliever Frank Francisco threw a chair at a fan in a lower box to the left of the Rangers #39; bullpen along the right field line in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.
World,"Sabina Park survived the onslaught of Hurricane Ivan with only minor damage, according to a report on the caribbeancricket.com website."
World,"Portraying it as a means of combating terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday outlined a plan to eliminate popular elections of governors and individual "
World,"Father #39;s rights campaigner Jason Hatch, dressed as Batman, waves to crowds as he protests on a ledge to the right hand side of the main balcony of the Buckingham Palace in London, Sept."
World,There is still no confirmation of reports that two Australians working as security guards in Iraq are being held hostage by Islamic extremists.
World,The man accused of harbouring two men convicted of involvement in the Bali nightclub bombings has been acquitted by Indonesia #39;s Supreme Court.
World,The western Afghan city of Herat was calm yesterday following bloody clashes between supporters of the powerful ousted governor and US and Afghan forces sent to keep the peace.
World,A huge blast tore through a crowded Baghdad market close to a police station on Tuesday and Reuters witnesses said at least 35 people were killed.
World,"Saboteurs blew up a domestic oil pipeline in northern Iraq on Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke leaping into the sky and forcing technicians to shut it down, officials said."
Sports,Jonah Lomu has not targeted next year #39;s Sevens World Cup in Hong Kong for his comeback but admitted he still harbours dreams of playing for his country again.
World,"KABUL, AFGHANISTAN -- US troops and helicopter gunships killed 22 militants, including three Arab fighters, in southern Afghanistan, the military said Monday -- the latest bloodshed ahead of historic Afghan elections."
Sci/Tech, Japanese technology companies Canon Inc. and Toshiba Corp. said on Tuesday they would invest  #36;1.82 billion in a joint venture to manufacture advanced flat panel displays.
Sports," Kelvim Escobar pitched seven strong innings and Garret Anderson hit a three run homer, leading the Anaheim Angels to a 5 1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night."
Sports, Carolina wide receiver Steve Smith was carted off the field Monday night after breaking his left fibula during the Panthers' 24 14 loss to Green Bay.
World," European stocks eased slightly on Tuesday with firmer oil prices weighing on sentiment, but British clothing retailer Next was an early winner after it defied a rainy summer to beat first half profit forecasts."
Business," Australian business confidence fell slightly in August amid signs the central bank is set to hike interest rates before year's end, according to a National Australia Bank (NAB) survey."
Sci/Tech, McAfee introduces a multi function managed e mail service for small  and mid sized businesses.
Sci/Tech, Enterprise Voice Sites allows businesses to build and deploy pre packaged IVR solutions on a pay as you go usage model.
Business, LOS ANGELES/TOKYO (Reuters) - A group headed by Sony Corp.  of America has agreed to buy Hollywood film studio  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for about \$2.85 billion in cash to mine  MGM's lucrative library for the booming DVD market.
Sci/Tech, Telestream announced Friday support for exporting or importing files in the Microsoft Windows Media format on Mac OS X platforms.
World," With many lawmakers eager to help their own regions, Congress is unlikely to act as quickly on President Bush's latest request for hurricane aid as they did on his first package."
World," In West Virginia mine country, television ads say President Bush has ""broken his promise to invest in coal."" In Wisconsin, voters see spots saying the factory state ""has lost 84,000 manufacturing jobs"" under the Republican. And Florida's large retiree population gets a commercial that claims Bush's policies have ""banned Americans from buying low cost drugs from Canada."""
Sci/Tech, Sorry Florida. This is normal.
Business,"Metcash Trading, Australia #39;s largest grocery wholesaler, has made a surprise A\$846m (US\$661m) takeover bid for the local operations of Foodland Associated, the country #39;s third largest "
World," The Bush administration wants Congress' permission to shift nearly  #36;3.5 billion of the  #36;18.4 billion in Iraqi reconstruction aid to security and faster economic growth, documents submitted to lawmakers show."
Business,"The pace of hiring for US companies in the fourth quarter is expected to be consistent with the solid employment activity of the past six months, and much improved from a year ago, according to Manpower Inc."
Sci/Tech,"com. As I write this column, I #39;m trying to send an important e-mail. I #39;ve got Microsoft Outlook open in another window. Every once in a while, I Alt-Tab over to that window to see if the little hourglass has gone away."
World," QALQILYA, West Bank (Reuters) - A Palestinian suicide  bomber on a bicycle blew up at a West Bank crossing on Tuesday,  wounding two Israeli soldiers, the Israeli army said."
Business,"The dispute over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing are expected to be on the agenda as the new commissioner of the European Trade Union, Peter Mandelson, and his counterpart from the United States, Robert Zoeller, started discussions Monday."
Sports,"Maybe this is all you need to know about the determination on Yawkey Way to overtake the Yankees in the American League East: Nearly a month before the regular season ends, Red Sox starters were told to prepare to wage an all-out effort in the four-game series that ends the season in Baltimore."
Sports,"With the National Hockey League about to place itself into suspended animation tomorrow, Joe Thornton is destined to become a captain without a team."
Sports,John Buck hit a three-run homer and Angel Berroa had two hits and scored twice in a 10-run fifth inning that carried the Kansas City Royals to a 17-8 rout of the New York Yankees last night.
Business,"China's booming economy has fuelled a 40 jump in crude oil imports so far this year, official figures show."
Sports,Sammy Sosa homered for the first time in more than two weeks and Derrek Lee drove in three runs to lead the Cubs to a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates last night in Chicago.
Sports,"The previous NL game in an AL ballpark was in 1946, when the Boston Braves played several games at Fenway Park because a paint job on the seats at Braves Field had not dried, according to the Elias Sports Bureau."
Sports,"at Fenway Park Records: Boston is 86-56 (second in the AL East); Tampa Bay is 61-80 (fourth in AL East). Tonight (7:05, NESN, WEEI): LHP Scott Kazmir (1-1, 5.62) vs. RHP Pedro Martinez (16-5, 3.44). Tomorrow (7:05 p.m., NESN, WEEI): RHP Dewon Brazelton (6-7, 4.33) vs. RHP Tim Wakefield (11-9, 4.64). Thursday (7:05 p.m., NESN, WEEI): LHP Mark Hendrickson (8-14, ..."
Sports,"It will be hot, but not hostile. It will be a long trip, and there will be no shortcuts as the Patriots prepare for the Arizona Cardinals, who under Dennis Green may not win 10 games but may not lose 10, either."
Sports,"Though he is never one to make much of the elements his team must play in, Bill Belichick must be somewhat concerned about the desert heat he will face in Tempe Sunday, because he will take the Patriots to Arizona Thursday after practice to get them acclimated."
Sports,"Quentin Griffin took off the middle, broke left to daylight and juked past a defender before racing into the end zone."
Sports,"The hybridization of European soccer might have improved the game on the continent, but it is also highlighting the lack of emphasis on player development."
Sports,The focus here the last couple of days has been on the health of Canada goalie Martin Brodeur and whether his jammed left wrist would be healed enough for him to suit up tonight at the Air Canada Centre for the World Cup of Hockey championship game against Finland.
Sports,"There is symbolism in the matchup: two Big East teams, each moving into a new neighborhood, opening up their conference schedule."
Sports,Two decisive victories last Saturday vaulted the universities of Massachusetts and New Hampshire into the top 10 in the latest Division 1-AA football poll.
Sports,It turns out Richard Awa was just warming up when he scored a hat trick in Waltham's first game this season.
Business,"With its major competitors mired in a struggle for financial survival, American Airlines yesterday kicked off a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign aimed at grabbing market share and capitalizing on its own turnaround."
Business,"Norton Reamer, a man with a third act, is back in business. Reamer, once the head of Putnam Investments and later the founder of United Asset Management Corp. in Boston, is in charge of a new company aimed at financing private money-management firms. Asset Management Finance Corp. pitches a new spin on an old concept that once built his UAM ..."
Business,"At least two of the roughly dozen liquefied natural gas plants proposed for New England and eastern Canada must get built by 2010 to ensure New England has adequate supplies of gas for heating and power generation, President Bush's top energy regulator said yesterday."
Business,"Jobless workers in Boston with the right skills could find employment soon. Some area employers expect to maintain a steady hiring pace during the fourth quarter of 2004, according to a survey released yesterday by Manpower Inc. The outlook is brightest in wholesale and retail trade, education, and public administration."
Business,"As OPEC's leaders prepare to discuss oil price and output targets amid strong demand, analysts wonder whether the cartel's influence has waned at a time when producers outside the cartel such as Russia and Norway are gaining clout."
World,"Inzamam-ul-Haq promises Pakistan will treat Kenya ""very seriously"" in their game at Edgbaston on Tuesday."
Business,The therapeutic power of flowers takes on new meaning with a Japanese gadget that turns plants into audio speakers.
Business,The leaders of the effort to oust Michael Eisner as chief executive of Walt Disney Co. have called on the company's board to reject Eisner's offer to retire in 2006 and his pick of president Robert Iger as his successor.
Business,"Corporate donors who couldn't afford to pony up millions a year to affix their brand names to Gillette Stadium or the FleetCenter might consider this: For a mere \$200,000, they can now buy the naming rights to a performance studio at a Worcester radio station."
Business,Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. fell yesterday after the company said an independent auditor refused to sign off on its second-quarter financial statement until an outside law firm hired by the company's board performed additional work.
Business,"term Treasury securities were mixed in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $18 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 1.640 percent, up from 1.635 percent last week. An additional  $16 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 1.840 percent, down from 1.860 percent."
Business,"Tanned bodies sway to an intense Latin beat on a sticky night at Pravda 116. Here, the rakish clientele knows its house music almost as well as it knows the new Versace fall line. And tonight it likes what it hears."
World,"Students should be able to make their university applications after their A-level results, says an official report."
World,"definition television is set to take off in Europe in the coming year, say TV executives."
World,Prince Charles attends the premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Woman in White.
World,"SAN JUAN Y MARTINEZ, Cuba -- Continuing its deadly rampage through the Caribbean, Hurricane Ivan swept across the famed tobacco-growing region of southwestern Cuba yesterday, packing 160-mile-per-hour winds and gigantic waves and churning a path toward the Gulf of Mexico."
World,"  US warplanes unleashed devastating airstrikes on a suspected hideout where operatives from an Al Qaeda linked group were meeting yesterday, and hospital officials said 20 people died."
World,"  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's attempt to speed up a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip was undercut yesterday by his main political rival, who called for a national referendum that could delay or even scuttle the pullout."
World,"  As many as 10,000 refugees from Sudan's Darfur region are dying from disease and violence every month in the teeming camps where they have taken refuge, UN health agency officials said yesterday. European Union foreign ministers called yesterday for the United Nations to ''immediately investigate quot; whether atrocities by the government backed ethnic Arab militias against the region's black African ..."
World,"  The Protestant paramilitary fighter accused in the slaying of Patrick Finucane, a crusading Catholic civil rights lawyer gunned down in his Belfast home 15 years ago, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in the case yesterday."
World,"He has the look of Mr. Everyman in retirement. He wears slacks and a sweater, nothing formal, and welcomes a midday guest to his two-story Peabody house, nothing pretentious, though a comfortable step up from the three-decker of his youth. He relaxes on a couch and, pointing to the window, describes how he can walk easily to the homes of ..."
World,  Foreign Minister Franco Frattini of Italy appealed for a  quot;civilized dialogue quot; between religions as he stood inside Kuwait's Grand Mosque at the start of a Middle East visit he hopes will help win the release of two Italian women kidnapped in Iraq.
World,  A videotape purporting to show the beheading of a Turkish truck driver kidnapped last month in Iraq surfaced yesterday on the website of an Al Qaeda linked militant group.
World,ISTANBUL -- A suspected leader of a cell accused in deadly suicide attacks in Turkey boasted yesterday that he was an ''Al Qaeda warrior quot; and warned in court of future attacks if Turkey continues to support the United States.
World,"  An explosion that shot a 2 mile wide mushroom cloud into the sky was the planned demolition of a mountain for a hydroelectric project, North Korea said yesterday, and it invited a British diplomat to visit the site."
Business,"Oil prices have been at record highs this year, with money gushing into the coffers of oil producers thanks to the world #39;s growing thirst for oil."
Sci/Tech,"\\Tomorrow I'll be making 3 phone calls to Congressperson Nancy Pelosi, John\Conyers and Senator Thomas Daschle to convince them that the INDUCE act should\not pass.\\This is of course in support of the Save the Betamax campaign  designed to\stop Hollywood in their tracks.\\""The short version: We're organizing a call-in day to Congress on September 14\to oppose new legislation that would undermine the Betamax decision (INDUCE\Act).""\\""Here's why: The Betamax VCR died more than 15 years ago, but the Supreme Court\decision that made the Betamax and all other VCRs legal lived on. In Sony\vs. Universal (known as the Betamax decision) the Court ruled that because VCRs\have legitimate uses, the tech ...\\"
Sports,The focus here the last couple of days has been on the health of Canada goalie Martin Brodeur and whether his jammed left wrist would 
Sports,"Entering the inaugural Monday night outing of 2004, conventional wisdom was that the Green Bay Packers would need a supreme effort to come here and defeat the defending "
Sports,America should be an overwhelming favorite in the Ryder Cup golf matches that begin Friday on Detroit #39;s Oakland Hills course that Ben Hogan once called a monster.
World,"For Hong Kong #39;s democracy activists, the results of legislative elections announced yesterday suggest that the deck will remain stacked against them for years to come."
World,"The United States and Russia have met over one common thing: their war on terrorism, despite the fact that Washington and Moscow will definitely argue that the terrorism each one is fighting is different from the other."
Sports,"Rod Laver never has thought it until now. The Australian lefty #39;s legacy as the last man to win a Grand Slam is in jeopardy. Roger Federer, whose US Open title Sunday gave him three out of the "
World,One key difference between John Kerry and George Bush often cited in the presidential campaign is how each would enlist other nations in battling terrorists.
World,"A Palestinian suicide bomber has blown himself up at a checkpoint in the West Bank, wounding at least two Israeli soldiers. The blast is being described as a revenge attack for an earlier Israeli airstrike "
Business,"Roy E. Disney, a nephew of Walt Disney, and his financial adviser, Stanley P. Gold, called on directors of the Walt Disney Company to search for a successor for Michael "
Business," Tech stocks rallied anew Monday, with the Nasdaq closing just shy of its session high, as investors sought bargains in the beaten up sector for the second straight session."
Business,"Synonymous with Florida retailing for 106 years, the Burdines name will be retired by the end of January. By MARK ALBRIGHT, Times Staff Writer."
Business,"Fashion chain French Connection says it is sticking with its controversial FCUK brand, after announcing a 12 percent increase in first-half profits."
Business,"Optimism that the embattled technology sector was ripe for a recovery sent stocks modestly higher yesterday, despite a new revenue warning from semiconductor company Broadcom Inc."
Sci/Tech,"THE MAKERS of the free open source browser Firefox are expected to release version 1.0 today. Although it will technically be a preview release, with the full 1.0 version hitting the web in about a month #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"Who would have thought that stardust, the stuff of fairy tales and popular songs, could actually be collected on metal plates. It sounds funny, but this is no laughing matter."
Sci/Tech, Japanese technology companies Canon Inc.  and Toshiba Corp. said on Tuesday they would invest  $1.82  billion in a joint venture to manufacture advanced flat panel  displays.
Sports, Signs of national pride were laid out carefully across Finland #39;s dressing room yesterday. A pair of Finnish flags hung from the ceiling and two more were fastened to the walls.
Sports,"As hard as the numerous NHL players gathered here tried to maintain focus on tonight #39;s World Cup of Hockey final, it was impossible to ignore the larger issue rumbling through their midst."
Sports,"13.09.04 - Three-division world champion and current #1 WBC heavyweight contender James Toney, deep into preparations for his September 23 bout with Rydell Booker at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, is a man who doesnt mince "
World,As the International Atomic Energy Agency #39;s board met yesterday in Vienna to receive an update on the nuclear programs of North Korea 
World,Australian officials have been investigating unconfirmed reports that an Iraqi group has captured two Australian security workers in Iraq.
Sports," quot;If you got to play in Comiskey or if we got to play in Alaska, it doesn #39;t matter, quot; starting pitcher Josh Beckett said."
Sports,Bernard Hopkins has been called the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He is boxing #39;s first undisputed middleweight champion since  quot;Marvelous quot; Marvin Hagler in 1987 and has won an unprecedented 18 consecutive title defenses.
Sports,Delray Beach  A return to one of his favorite and most successful ATP Tour stops wasn #39;t enough to stop Jan-Michael Gambill #39;s slide.
World,"Talks to try to resolve the Darfur crisis are due to resume on Tuesday, amid warnings the world is not giving enough financial aid to the refugees."
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard remained committed on Tuesday to the U.S. led war on Iraq as investigations continued into an unconfirmed report that two Australians had been taken hostage and threatened with execution.
Business," The U.S. government agency that insures corporate pensions will run out of money in 2020 if current financial conditions persist, imperiling the checks of millions of retirees, a new independent study shows."
World," Britain's Greg Rusedski eliminated Belgium's fourth seeded Xavier Malisse 7 5, 4 6, 6 1 here on the opening day of the 380,000 dollar ATP International Championships."
World," A car bomb exploded near a police station in the Iraqi capital early Tuesday, killing at least 27 people and wounding dozens, officials said."
World," A U.S. fighter jet crashed near the Tindal Royal Australian Air Force base in northern Australia on Tuesday, the Australian Defense Force said."
Business," The U.S. government agency that  insures corporate pensions will run out of money in 2020 if  current financial conditions persist, imperiling the checks of  millions of retirees, a new independent study shows."
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard  remained committed on Tuesday to the U.S. led war on Iraq as  investigations continued into an unconfirmed report that two  Australians had been taken hostage and threatened with  execution.
World," An appeals court ruled Monday for a second time that the government can seek to execute Zacarias Moussaoui, the only U.S. defendant charged with a role in the al Qaida conspiracy that led to the Sept..."
Sci/Tech,A Scottish university project is trying to persuade art students to consider a career in the games industry.
Business,The Japanese electronics giant struck an agreement to buy the fabled movie studio yesterday after rival Time Warner dropped out of the race.
Sci/Tech,"NEC Solutions America #39;s new four-processor Express5800/340Hb is designed for data-center applications, server consolidation, and server virtualization."
Sports,Texas reliever Frank Francisco needed just one dangerous throw to overshadow an exciting back-and-forth game with a playoff atmosphere.
World,"More than 35 people were killed when a car bomb exploded at a police station and recruitment center in Haifa Street in central Baghdad, witnesses said."
World,"by our Internet desk, 14 September 2004. The European Union has renewed its threat of sanctions against the Sudanese government unless it takes action to disarm Arab militias threatening refugees in the western Darfur region."
Business,"The deal marks the last chapter in the history of two of Hollywoods most famous names - Metro Goldwyn Mayer, once best known for its musical hits like Singing in the Rain and its subsidiary, United Artists, the studio founded in 1919 by Charlie "
Business,"Frank Quattrone, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week, accused the judge in his case of  quot;callousness quot; for revealing his 15-year-old daughter #39;s emotional disorder and asked an appeals court to seal letters from family and friends seeking "
Sports,Ahman Green scored three touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers beat the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers 24-14 on the road in the first Monday Night Football #39; #39; game of the season.
Sports,"Art Howe, a good man, solid baseball man, but, at the same time, a dead man walking, was a sound bite of  quot;no comment quot; last night at Shea as he faced the media hordes, grilling him on the report in yesterday #39;s editions of the Daily News that had him fired "
World,"At least 35 people have been killed in a huge blast in a crowded Baghdad market place close to an Iraqi police station, Reuters witnesses say."
World,"Portions of Iraqs Sunni minority who live in the more rebellious population centers may be disenfranchised, US-installed interim Prime Minister told The Australian in an exclusive interview."
Sci/Tech,"Hurricane science in the new century is a mix of growing skill and persistent uncertainty, of intuition and algorithms, satellites and erasers."
Sci/Tech,"New research has opened a promising window on the phenomenon of dj vu, providing both possible explanations for the sensation and novel ways to create and measure it."
Sci/Tech,"In a new study, scientists have found that the left and right ears process sound differently."
Sci/Tech,"From the ruins of a failed logging venture in Chile's Tierra del Fuego, an effort to manage and preserve the world's southernmost old-forest wilderness is about to begin."
World," The number of Japanese corporate bankruptcies in August fell 18.2 percent from a year earlier to 1,080 cases, marking the 20th consecutive monthly decline,  according to a research firm."
World, Britain promised an urgent security  review at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a campaigner  dressed as Batman evaded armed police in a dramatic five hour  protest at Queen Elizabeth's London residence.
Sports,"BASEBALL Baltimore (AL): Placed 1B David Segui on 15-day disabled list. Colorado (NL): Recalled P Chin-hui Tsao from Colorado Springs (PCL). Oakland (AL): Purchased C Mike Rose from Sacramento (PCL); designated INF Ramon Castro for assignment. San Diego (NL): Recalled OF Freddy Guzman, C Humberto Quintero and P Brian Sweeney from Portland (PCL). Texas (AL): Activated P Juan Dominguez; placed ..."
Sports,"NESN takes a natural programming step Monday when it launches a nightly version of  quot;Sports Desk, quot; the 15-minute news and highlight show that's been airing from 5-9 a.m. since March 1991."
Business,"Description: With Hurricane Ivan approaching, oil companies evacuate hundreds of oil workers from drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico."
Business,"A US judge has cast doubt on European Commission evidence in the contested Oracle-PeopleSoft merger, undermining an argument Brussels may want to use if it decides to block it."
Business,"French media giant Vivendi Universal reported a second quarter net loss of 1.852 billion euros (2.3 billion dollars), six times larger than the 313-million-euro shortfall in the same period last year."
Business,BOTH PRESIDENTIAL candidates want you to think they have a serious plan to deal with the budget deficit. President Bush and Democratic nominee John F. Kerry each promise to cut it in half in the next several years.
Sci/Tech,"The product, which has the smallest active area foot print in the industry (4 mm(2)), has ultra low power consumption of only 350mW, and exceeds XFP Rev."
Sports,"Joliet, Illinois: New Zealander Scott Dixon finished seventh at the Delphi Indy 300 motor race yesterday. Dixon, the defending IRL champion, started the race 14th on the grid in his Target-Ganassi Toyota and "
Sports,TIM CAHILL could escape suspension for his controversial dismissal at Manchester City after pressure mounted on the FA and Premier League referee chiefs to rescind his second bookable  quot;offence quot;.
Sports,"Against a nothing-to-lose team such as the Kansas City Royals, the Yankees #39; manager wanted his team to put down the hammer early and not let baseball #39;s second worst team believe it had a chance."
World,"After several days of speculation, North Korea said on Monday the 4-kilometer (2 miles) wide cloud spotted on satellite images by South Korea #39;s Yonhap agency was the result of a deliberate demolition of a mountain for a power plant."
World,"Bomb scares marked the start of campaigning for Indonesia #39;s presidential run-off on Tuesday, five days after a suicide attack on the Australian embassy, but bread and butter issues appeared uppermost in voter #39;s minds."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. is reaping the rewards of a decade long push into China's business computer industry and is eyeing upward of a 50 percent market share, its country head said."
World," It is unclear if Iran's nuclear ambitions are entirely peaceful, but there is still no firm evidence that Tehran is secretly developing atomic weapons as Washington asserts, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Vivendi Universal on Tuesday reported a sharply wider half year net loss of 1.86 billion euros ( #36;2.28 billion), hit by currency translation losses linked to its entertainment deal with NBC, but its SFR cell phones unit boosted profits at the operating level."
Business," The Nikkei rose 0.38 percent on Tuesday  as another jump in U.S. tech shares lured foreign investors to  their Japanese peers and other exporters such as Honda, while  earnings optimism again buoyed some miners."
World," It is unclear if Iran's nuclear  ambitions are entirely peaceful, but there is still no firm  evidence that Tehran is secretly developing atomic weapons as  Washington asserts, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday."
World,"Sinn Fin president Gerry Adams tonight gave his backing for a plan to revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The party confirmed that at a meeting of senior Sinn Fin leaders in Belfast, Mr Adams said "
World,Australia's PM says he will not negotiate with terrorists who claim to have taken two Australians hostage.
World,"At least three bombs have exploded in central areas of Spanish cities, according to the Spanish interior ministry following a warning by the Basque separatist group ETA."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp.  is reaping the rewards of a decade long push into China's  business computer industry and is eyeing upward of a 50 percent  market share, its country head said."
Business,"Vivendi Universal on Tuesday reported a sharply wider half-year net loss of 1.86 billion euros (\$2.28 billion), hit by currency translation losses linked to its entertainment "
World,"One of the fiercest Hurricanes ever has passed the western edge of Cuba on its way towards the United States. Hurricane Ivan and its 260 kilometre an hour winds toppled power lines, uprooted trees and caused extensive flooding across Cuba."
Business,"In August, our European government bond trading desk executed an innovative transaction that sought to access the liquidity in the European government bond markets."
Business,"Consumer Prices Index inflation, the Governments target measure, fell to 1.3 per cent in August, down from 1.4 per cent in July."
Sci/Tech,Zocalo writes  quot;The MARID working group at the IETF responsible for deciding on which extensions to SMTP will be used to try and prevent spoofing of the sender has made their decision.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corporation has touted what it says are significant changes that need to be made to the Internet #39;s architecture to make it safer, more useful, reliable and accessible."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft continues its battle to dominate digital music distribution, with news it plans to make its music services available to mobiles before Apple does."
Sci/Tech,"September 13, 2004 Nashua, NH--Xignal Technologies (Munich) is releasing its intellectual property for a 10-Gbit/sec CMOS XFI interface for signal conditioner ICs in XFP transceiver modules."
Sports,"Everton Football Club midfielder Tim Cahill could get the red card he received at the weekend rescinded. The Australian was shown two yellow cards by referee Steve Bennett, the second one dished out following "
Sports,"On Monday afternoon, Tigers owner Mike Ilitch praised Ivan Rodriguez #39;s leadership. In the fourth inning Monday night, Rodriguez showed plenty of it."
World, Hopes for a September round of six party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the outcome of the U.S. presidential race.
Sci/Tech, Jason Larsen types in a few lines of computer code to hack into the controls of a nearby chemical plant. Then he finds an online video camera inside and confirms that he has pumped up a pressure value.
Sports, Bernhard Langer walked off the plane and cleared customs with his right fist wrapped tightly around the Ryder Cup trophy.
Sci/Tech," With its acquisition of Hollywood film studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Sony Corp is one step closer to its vision of linking hardware and content, and to winning the key battle for the next generation DVD."
World," A huge explosion tore through a crowded market close to the west Baghdad police headquarters on Tuesday, killing at least 47 people in the deadliest single attack in the capital in six months."
Sports,"LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) - Former heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis is confident that British compatriot Danny Williams can defeat Ukrainian big man Vitali Klitschko here Saturday and win the World Boxing Council crown."
Business," OPEC is keeping its foot to the pedal on production in a bid to drag down oil prices but may be reluctant to rubber stamp extra supplies by lifting official output limits, Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday."
Sports," As a freshman from Mississippi, defensive end Parys Haralson didn't know much about Tennessee's rivalry with Florida."
Sci/Tech," The semiconductor industry is showing the first signs of slowing growth, trimming purchases of raw materials and production equipment as demand slows, industry executives and analysts said on Tuesday."
World, The European Commission said it had approved the acquisition by Spain's Repsol YSF of most of the Portuguese products and businesses belonging to Anglo Dutch oil giant Shell.
Sci/Tech," Once upon a time, r #233;sum #233;s were traditionally delivered by a postman. But in the age of e mail, where information flows as quickly as electricity, they mostly travel across the Internet."
Business," U.S. chain store sales increased slightly in the latest week, due in part to Labor Day sales and back to school shopping, a report said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, The newly restored THX 1138 arrives on DVD today with Star Wars creator George Lucas' vision of a Brave New World like future.
Sports, Houston at St. Louis (8:10 p.m. EDT). Roger Clemens (16 4) starts for Houston against Jeff Suppan (15 6) and the major league leading Cardinals.
Sci/Tech," European shares sagged on Tuesday as broker downgrades hit mobile phone operator Vodafone  and two of its peers, but UK clothing retailer Next shone on news of strong summer sales."
World," Peace talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel leaders broke up in deadlock once again, barely 10 minutes after delegates returned to the table following a three day pause."
Sports, Miikka Kiprusoff is carrying the weight of a small European country aching for athletic success.
Business, Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc.  on Tuesday said quarterly profit fell more than 40 percent as sluggish sales and heavy discounts to lure shoppers took their toll.
Sports, Injured Mark Philippoussis has withdrawn from Australia's Davis Cup team for the World Group playoff against Morocco later this month.
Sci/Tech," There's a new option for people who suffer from extreme nearsightedness, whose world loses its crisp edge just a few inches from their noses. The first implantable lens for nearsightedness was approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration."
Sci/Tech,"On September 11, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported a huge blast and a 2.5 mile diameter mushroom cloud in North Korea 6 miles southwest of Yongjori Missile Base...on Thursday."
Business," ORACLE CORP. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>:"
Sci/Tech," Scientists will begin investigating environmental ""hot spots"" in Iraq as part of a long term strategy to clean up the country after ten years of war and instability, the U.N. Environment Program said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Competition in the market for voice services is prompting telecom providers to find new ways to attract and keep customers. RNKVoIP, a division of RNK Telecom, unveiled on Monday a plan to offer "
Business," World oil prices rose on Tuesday as  Hurricane Ivan charged toward the oil rich Gulf of Mexico,  where energy companies had evacuated thousands of offshore  workers and shut some production."
Business," OPEC is keeping its foot to the pedal on  production in a bid to drag down oil prices but may be  reluctant to rubber stamp extra supplies by lifting official  output limits, Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Trees bent over sharply in angry winds, rain lashing empty streets, and mammoth waves battering breakwaters    all scenes that have been commonplace in Japan this summer, the worst typhoon season on record."
Sci/Tech," Brazil launched an emergency plan on Friday to save what remains of its vast tropical savanna, much of which has been cleared for farming in recent decades."
Business," U.S. chain store sales increased  slightly in the latest week, due in part to Labor Day sales and  back to school shopping, a report said on Tuesday."
Business," Vivendi Universal posted a near doubling  in its first half net loss to 1.86 billion euros ( $2.28  billion) on Tuesday, hit by currency translation losses linked  to its entertainment deal with NBC, but cellphone unit SFR  boosted profits at the operating level."
Business," The euro slipped against the dollar and  yen on Tuesday after weaker than expected German investor  confidence data, while the dollar was soft ahead of U.S. data,  seen key for interest rate expectations."
Sci/Tech,"IBM announced Monday a set of offerings from its Virtual Innovation Center for Hardware, including  quot;how-to quot; guides and a solution sizing toolkit, all aimed at helping the company #39;s business partners build and deploy applications on IBM technology."
World," A huge explosion tore through a crowded  market close to the west Baghdad police headquarters on  Tuesday, killing at least 47 people in the deadliest single  attack in the capital in six months."
World," Britain's Tony Blair will pledge Tuesday  to force international action on global warming, despite the  reluctance of big powers like the United States."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  poured cold water on Tuesday on recent international efforts to  restart stalled peace talks with Syria, saying there was ""no  possibility"" of returning to previous discussions."
Business,Talks between Alitalia and the unions were continuing on Tuesday as hopes rose of staving off bankruptcy at Italy's troubled national airline.
Sports,Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has revealed he didn #39;t expect to be dropped on Saturday by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.  quot;Arsene said I did not look the freshest to him.
Business,"World crude prices rise amid fears that oil supplies from the Gulf of Mexico could be disrupted by Hurricane Ivan, and as saboteurs strike a pipeline in Iraq."
Business,"Volvo recalls 460,000 vehicles worldwide because a wiring problem could cause  fans to overheat and burn."
Business,MUMBAI: It has been a long-running drama and it is Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp that has come out the winner at the end of it.
Business,"Harvey and Bob Weinstein, who founded and run Walt Disney Co. #39;s Miramax Films unit, are now looking for a way to stay within the Disney fold, the New York Post said on Tuesday, citing no sources."
Business,"BAYER has formed an alliance for its struggling pharmaceuticals business with American drug-maker Schering-Plough. Drugs and chemicals group Bayer, which is in the midst of restructuring its business, said "
Business,"Britain #39;s inflation rate dropped to 1.3 in August as lower clothing prices helped to keep it well below the Bank of England #39;s target, official figures showed today."
Business,"The Lazarus nameplate, a fixture on the retail landscape for 153 years, is coming off department store signs, joining Shillito #39;s as a defunct brand."
Business,"Job opportunities in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are expected to be among the best in the country during the last three months of 2004, according to a national survey of businesses and other employers by Manpower Inc."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s largest bank, apologized for a series of European government bond trades last month that caused prices to fall and prompted an investigation by UK regulators."
Business," The federal government is again looking at why the Honda CR V compact sport/utility vehicle sometimes catches fire after an initial oil change, according to a published report."
Business,"Nearly 17,000 Enron pension plan holders will see their benefits paid, thanks to pressure from the federal government #39;s Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation."
Business,"MOSCOW : The Russian government #39;s assault on oil giant Yukos is a source of concern that could impact foreign investment in the country, a senior International Monetary Fund official warned."
Sci/Tech,"The Free Standards Group (FSG) has revealed details of its Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0, a specification aimed at preventing Linux fragmentation."
Sci/Tech,"The semiconductor industry is showing the first signs of slowing growth, trimming purchases of raw materials and production equipment as demand slows, industry executives and analysts said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Attempts to fight spam by identifying e-mails have hit problems over Microsoft #39;s involvement in the process. The Internet Engineering Task Force, an international standards body, has rejected Microsoft #39;s contribution to the so-called Sender ID proposal."
Sci/Tech,"The Wireless Optical Desktop Comfort Edition, with its mildly arced keypad, allows for easy typing while providing some relief for your wrists."
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/mobile/0,39020360,39166545,00.htm"">Nokia gives SD cards its blessing</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>ZDNet.co.uk</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,Microsoft ignored the apocalyptic weather threatening Florida yesterday to unveil the beta version of its Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition at the VSLive!
Sci/Tech,Virus writers have grafted a network sniffer into the latest variant of the SDBot worm series. So far there are no reports of SDBot-UH in the wild but the inclusion of selective network sniffing along with 
Sci/Tech,"com September 14, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,"The US National Science Foundation has awarded a \$1m grant to researchers in the US who want to put speech recognition on a chip, a move the project #39;s proponents claim will revolutionise the way we communicate."
Sci/Tech,Apple Corp. and Apple Comp. - aka the Beatles and the maker of the Mac - are reported to be on the verge of ending their legal dispute over the latter #39;s right to operate in the music market.
Sci/Tech,"A new worm whose payload includes the SDBot trojan tries to install a  quot;sniffer, quot; seeking to use infected computers to capture login and banking information for other computers on the same network."
Sports,"Ahman Green, the Green Bay running back who long has stood in the shadow of his more famous quarterback, made a compelling case before a crowd of 72,000 and a national TV audience."
Sports,  What fan would expect to go a baseball game and get hit by a chair thrown into the stands by a player? That #39;s what happened in Monday night #39;s 7 6 win by Oakland over Texas in 10 innings.
Sports,Goliath and his like have had a bad press over the years. But the Champions Trophy is doing all it can to leave us feeling sorry for the big fella and looking forward to the day when David slings his hook.
Sports,Holywood #39;s Rory McIlroy has helped get Ryder Cup week off to a great start by playing in Europe #39;s win over their US counterparts in the junior event.
Sports,"By STAFF WRITER.  quot;We #39;ve had concerned parents calling all day long, quot; said Tedford.  quot;Not to mention the aftermath and destruction of something going through (Mississippi)."
Sports,"Phil Nevin belted two homers and drove in four runs Tuesday to lead San Diego past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7. Shawn Green hit two home runs for the Dodgers, who lead the National "
World,"A FATHER who scaled the walls of a Cardiff court dressed as superhero Robin said the Buckingham Palace protester posed no threat. Fathers 4 Justice activist Jim Gibson, who earlier this year staged an eye-catching "
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday that weapons of mass destruction (WMD) may not be found in Iraq, while both Iraq and the United States expect the "
World,"Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Turkey #39;s capital Tuesday to protest proposed legislation to make adultery a crime. A crowd of about 500, mostly women, marched from Ankara #39;s central square to parliament "
World,"Arab foreign ministers faced the divisive issue of Syria #39;s role in Lebanon when they met here Tuesday, a day after Gulf states and Jordan endorsed a UN call for Syria to withdraw its troops from Lebanon."
World,"A new case of mad cow disease in Japan won #39;t affect a review of domestic cattle-testing procedures, said Chikara Sakaguchi, the nation #39;s health minister."
World,"Saboteurs blew up a junction where multiple oil pipelines cross the Tigris River in northern Iraq on Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke leaping into the sky, officials said."
World,"Packing sustained winds of 160 mph and whipping up monstrous waves, Hurricane Ivan #39;s eye brushed Cuba #39;s sparsely populated western tip yesterday and barreled north toward the US Gulf Coast."
World,Israel #39;s Security Cabinet has approved a compensation package for Jewish settlers who will be removed from the Gaza Strip under the government #39;s pull-out plan.
World,"Meanwhile, Italy #39;s foreign minister, Franco Frattini, arrived in Kuwait on an 11th-hour mission to win the release of two Italian women hostages kidnapped by Islamist militants last week."
World,China is reported to have sent heavily armed troops to protect its huge Three Gorges Dam against terrorist attack.
World,Fifty victims of the Beslan school siege remain in a serious condition in Moscow hospitals.
World,Women may be able to have unfertilised eggs routinely frozen during fertility treatment rather than just embryos after research.
World,Internet engineers are unhappy with Microsoft's plans for tracing where e-mails come from.
World,Some 60 psychiatric patients are released by a hospital in north-western Nigeria after nurses went on strike.
World,Pakistani troops attack a religious school in South Waziristan thought to house foreign al-Qaeda suspects.
World,"People immunised against hepatitis B are at increased risk of multiple sclerosis, a study shows."
World, quot;Have we seen any proof of a weapons programme (in Iran)? Have we seen undeclared (uranium) enrichment? ... Obviously until today.
World,Hopes for a September round of six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the outcome of the US presidential race.
World,The Israeli army says two soldiers were injured when a Palestinians suicide bomber blew himself up at a West Bank checkpoint early Tuesday.
World,"By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Hong Kong Correspondent Roland Lim. HONG KONG : Hong Kong #39;s democrats have vowed to continue to push for Beijing to grant universal suffrage to the territory, despite their disappointing showing in Sunday #39;s local elections."
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World," Sammy Sosa homered for the first time in more than two weeks and Derrek Lee drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.    Moises Alou and Neifi Perez also homered for the Cubs, who pulled within a half game of idle San Francisco in the NL wild card race..."
World," Satellite navigation devices used to track Scott Peterson's car after his wife's disappearance sometimes developed glitches, once indicating he was driving 30,000 mph, an expert in the technology acknowledged Monday at Peterson's murder trial..."
World," Whipping winds and walloping waves lashed western Cuba and the communist country's tobacco growing region Monday, as Hurricane Ivan strengthened to a Category 5 storm   the most powerful   and barreled along on a new course toward the U.S. Gulf Coast..."
World," Rather than roll the dice on where 160 mph Hurricane Ivan might strike, Gulf Coast residents from Florida's Panhandle all the way to the bayous of Louisiana spent Monday boarding up their houses, tying up their boats and making plans to evacuate..."
Sci/Tech," IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (Reuters) - Jason Larsen types in a few  lines of computer code to hack into the controls of a nearby  chemical plant. Then he finds an online video camera inside and  confirms that he has pumped up a pressure value."
Sci/Tech," With its acquisition of Hollywood film  studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Sony Corp is one step closer to its  vision of linking hardware and content, and to winning the key  battle for the next generation DVD."
Sci/Tech," The semiconductor industry is showing  the first signs of slowing growth, trimming purchases of raw  materials and production equipment as demand slows, industry  executives and analysts said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The agreement to aquire the venerable Hollywood studio and its valuable film library was reached after Time Warner Inc. dropped out of the bidding.
Sci/Tech,"The Pentagon's last hope of flight-testing critical new elements of an antimissile system, before activating the system this autumn, appeared to vanish with the disclosure that the next flight test has been postponed."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Franklin Paul</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gateway Inc. <GTW.N> on Monday said it\would return to its roots as a personal computer company,\backing off on an aggressive strategy of expanding into TVs,\digital cameras and other gadgets in a move to return to\profitability.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. and conferencing technology maker Polycom Inc. are teaming up to develop ways for people using PCs and other devices to hold virtual meetings with those using more traditional conferencing equipment.
Sci/Tech,"Household-scale renewable energy schemes could provide power for many British familes, conservationists say."
Sci/Tech,"The UK Conservative Party has some challenging environmental policies, though there are several glaring gaps."
World,At least 47 people were killed at a Baghdad market today in an explosion that was believed to have been targeted at a nearby police station.
Sci/Tech,"McAfee CEO George Samenuk looks beyond PCs to stave off marauding viruses in new areas, including 3G phones."
Sci/Tech,New CDMA-GSM phones are hitting the market. Are they a niche device for business travelers or a bombshell set to rattle the wireless industry?
Sci/Tech,Rep. John Conyers says unnecessary political divisions have brought the Federal Communications Commission to a policy standstill.
Business,"Venezuela, OPEC #39;s third-largest oil producer, said the group shouldn #39;t raise its output targets at this week #39;s meeting in Vienna."
Business,Oil prices jumped again Tuesday as Hurricane Ivan charged towards the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico and an explosion rocked Iraq #39;s recovering oil industry.
Sci/Tech,"Linux and identity management will be Novell #39;s biggest strengths, according to its chief executive Jack Messman. Messman told delegates at this year #39;s Novell Brainshare Europe event in Barcelona "
Sci/Tech,"NEC Solutions America, the US unit of Japanese server maker NEC Corp., has announced a new fault tolerant Windows server, a machine with the unwieldy name of the Express5800/340 Hb-R."
Sports,"Sri Lanka made a breakthrough with two quick wickets to leave struggling Zimbabwe on 47-3 at The Oval. After Upul Chandana #39;s superb catch of Brendan Taylor in the 13th over, Mahela Jayawardene then caught "
Business,PARIS : French media giant Vivendi Universal reported a surge in its net loss so far this year but forecast a sharp turnaround in its finances for all of 2004.
Sci/Tech,Users accustomed to removing the memory card from one of their consumer electronic devices and plugging it into another will soon be able to do the same with mobile phones from Nokia Corp.
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp. on Tuesday will announce an expansion of its services for companies seeking help with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. next month plan to provide more details on work they are doing to make their products interoperable, a Sun executive said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Borland Software with the planned Diamondback release of its Delphi tool for Windows applications is looking to take on Microsoft while accommodating .Net, Win32 and Delphi development, a Borland official said on Monday at the BorCon conference here. "
Sci/Tech,"Linux and identity management will be Novell #39;s biggest strengths, according to its chief executive Jack Messman. Messman told delegates at this year #39;s Novell Brainshare Europe event in Barcelona "
Sports,New Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has targeted the former Manchester United defender to cover for the loss of Jonathan Woodgate to Real Madrid.
Sports,DECO last night warned his Barcelona team-mates not to repeat last season #39;s costly indiscipline in Glasgow. And he insisted cool heads would do more to unnerve Celtic than the hot tempers which ultimately 
Sports,Houston at St. Louis (8:10 pm EDT). Roger Clemens (16-4) starts for Houston against Jeff Suppan (15-6) and the major league-leading Cardinals.
World,"Russia #39;s finance minister announced a \$5.4 billion increase in funding for four key security agencies on Tuesday, a day after President Vladimir Putin announced his plan for combatting terrorism."
Sci/Tech," A terrified looking man, rocking back and forth in his chair with his hands tied behind his back, appeals to the United States to leave Iraq and spare him death. Then a hand with a knife appears to slice off his head."
World," Inflation slowed to an annual rate of 1.3 percent in August from 1.4 percent in July, well below the 2.0 percent target used by the Bank of England."
World," A Sudanese official said Tuesday that disturbingly high U.N. estimates of death among Darfur's displaced were mistaken and claimed the health situation was ""normal"" in the region gripped by what the United Nations has called the world's worst humanitarian disaster."
Business," Taser International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A>  shares were up more than 6 percent in premarket trading on  Tuesday after the stun gun maker said it had received orders  totaling more than  $1 million."
Business,The two companies are waiting for a hearing in Delaware next week when a judge will hear evidence from PeopleSoft regarding why its board rejected Oracle #39;s latest bid of \$24 a share.
Business,Trading in shares of Swedish health care company Gambro AB were halted Monday by the Stockholm Stock Exchange amid a report that a US company was poised to buy one of its units.
World," Sen. John Kerry sought to make President Bush pay a political price Monday for the expiration of a partial assault weapons ban, but other Democrats reacted warily on an issue that has hurt the party in recent elections..."
World," Packing ferocious winds and whipping up monstrous waves, Hurricane Ivan's eye brushed Cuba's sparsely populated western tip as a treacherous Category 5 storm   the most powerful   and barreled north toward the U.S. Gulf Coast..."
World," A consortium led by Sony has agreed in principle to acquire famed Hollywood studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer for nearly  $3 billion, MGM said late Monday.    The deal marks the last chapter in the history of two of Hollywood's most storied names   MGM, once best known for its musical hits like ""Singing in the Rain"" and ""Meet Me in St..."
Business,The Sony Corporation today agreed to buy the Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and its valuable film library after rival Time Warner withdrew from the bidding.
Business,"Boots Group Plc, the UK #39;s largest pharmacy chain, abandoned a failed expansion into unprofitable services such as dentistry and eye laser treatment to focus on fighting off competition from supermarkets."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems will create an open-source project around its Solaris 10 operating system by the end of the year, company executives said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,When Novell #39;s Linux desktop arrives at the end of this year it will be stripped down to avoid integration problems and to keep it simple for users.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. and Polycom Inc. have struck a multi-year agreement to link Microsoft #39;s Office Live Communications Server with Polycom #39;s conferencing products, the companies plan to announce Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson said Monday it has received a contract worth about \$150 million US (122.4 million euros ) from Shandong Mobile Communication Co.
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) is donating software for speech-enabled applications to the open source community, a move supported by more than 20 speech vendors and platform companies, including communications systems player Avaya (Quote, Chart)."
Sports,"Eric Chavez singled in the winning run, the fourth lead change in the final four innings of a crazy game.  quot;It #39;s was almost like a kickoff of a football game, quot; Chavez said."
Sports,"NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND -- Newcastle United are on the verge of signing former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender Ronny Johnsen on a short-term contract."
World,"A car bomb exploded near a police station in the Iraqi capital early today, as dozens of people were applying to join the force, killing at least 32 people and wounding 88, officials said."
World,Japan has confirmed a new case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy -- the third discovery of the brain-wasting illness in the country this year.
Sci/Tech,Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC he believes time is running out on tackling climate change.
Sci/Tech,"A tsunami, a series of large waves caused by the disruption of seawater, is one of the many hazards of living on Earth. A mega-tsunami could cause death and destruction to both the eastern and western Atlantic coasts."
Business,"UBS continued to sweep up private banking assets yesterday with the purchase of the North America wealth management business of Julius Baer, the Swiss private bank."
Business,"VIENNA : OPEC ministers gathered in Vienna to talk business, with powerbroker Saudi Arabia saying the 11-member cartel was against a 40-dollar price tag on oil, while admitting it is difficult to reduce."
Business,"In a move that may have been designed to reassure shareholders, Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner has announced that he will retire from the company when his contract ends in 2006."
Business,THE flagship Boots store on Princes Street is to lose its dentistry and chiropody clinics as part of a nationwide cutback of services by the company.
Business,"US hurricane forecasters say the worst may not yet be over for the 2004 season in the Atlantic, based on a trend of above-normal activity during seven of the last nine seasons."
Business,"US financial services giant Citigroup (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) regrets its controversial sale of around 11 billion euros (\$13."
Sci/Tech,Antivirus firm Symantec is facing a denial-of-service attack on its Web site from the latest version of the MyDoom worm. Authors of MyDoom.
Sports,Bernhard Langer and Hal Sutton stressed the importance of playing this year #39;s 135th Ryder Cup in the  #39;right spirit #39; when the US captain met Langer and his 12-man European team at Detroit #39;s Metro Airport on their arrival from London on Monday evening.
Sports,Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco allegedly hurled a chair at some fans heckling the Ranger bullpen after the Rangers hit a ninth inning game tying homer in Oakland.
World,"The anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks went by, mixed with the news of the dreadful incident in the Russian school in Beslan; there were nearly 350 victims, mostly children."
World,"IN AFGHANISTAN. US troops and helicopter gunships killed 22 militants, including three Arab fighters, in the southern province of Zabul, Afghanistan, the military said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,A music-activism group is staging a massive call-in to congressional members Tuesday to protest the Induce Act and urge protection of consumers' rights to music and movies they own. By Katie Dean.
Sci/Tech,"In high-tech Japan, an antiques dealer pioneers a new way to listen to digital music -- by piping the tunes through tube radios. Nobuyuki Hayashi reports from Tokyo."
Sci/Tech,"Competitors are still going at it in Athens, but this time the teams are trying to write the most elegant code. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"Satellite internet service providers are often the only alternative to dialup in far-flung areas. The battle with latency still rages, although companies are making gains in upload speeds. By Elliot Borin."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's new keyboard features a fingerprint reader that should have been a handy gizmo. But its price and its unfriendly attitude toward non-Microsoft browsers disappoint. Melissa Kruse reviews the Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader.
Sci/Tech,"The success of last week's primary election using touch-screen voting machines heartens officials in other states, where e-voting has been problematic. Still, the Silver State may be in a unique situation."
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks were mixed Monday as investors reacted to modestly higher oil prices."
Business," U.S. retail sales posted a  larger than expected decline in August, a Commerce Department  report on Tuesday showed, but the drop was mostly confined to  the automotive sector."
Sports," More a mathematical anomaly than a badge  of honor, the world's No. 1 ranking in women's tennis rests  this week uneasily on the shoulders of Amelie Mauresmo."
Business,"Shoppers turned tightfisted in August, dropping sales at the nation's retailers by 0.3 percent, providing fresh evidence of an erratic pace of consumer spending in recent months."
Business,Union officials and leaders at AB Ports are meeting conciliation experts to try to reach an agreement in the docks crisis.
Sports," David Hearn became the latest Canadian to qualify for the PGA Tour, earning his card by a single stroke. Hearn, from Brampton, Ont."
Sci/Tech,The World Urban Forum hears a call for governments to think beyond merely recovering from natural disasters.
Sci/Tech,"These images, taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board ESA's Mars Express spacecraft, show part of a heavily eroded impact crater at Solis Planum, in the Thaumasia region of the southern hemisphere."
Sci/Tech,The Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn takes a wide-angle view of the ringed planet's extended moon system.     Astrobiology Magazine -- A stately Saturn poses for a portrait with five of its moons in this Cassini spacecraft wide angle camera view...
Sci/Tech,"Positive emotions improve physical, functional health of older adults    HealthDayNews -- Positive thoughts can help older people maintain their physical and functional health, while negative emotions can cause a rapid decline, say two studies in the September issue of Psychology and Aging.    In the first study, University of Texas researchers tracked 1,558 older Mexican-Americans in five southwestern states for seven years..."
Business,"An old joke says US Airways, formed by the merger of Mohawk and Allegheny airlines, should have been named Mo #39; Agony. That is exactly what the airline #39;s investors and employees must be feeling since it filed "
Business,"  Pier 1 Imports Inc., a home furnishings retailer, said Tuesday its second quarter income fell 43.3 percent due to a 3 percent drop in stores open at least a year."
Business,"Vivendi Universal posted a near doubling in its first-half net loss to 1.86 billion euros (\$2.28 billion) on Tuesday, hit by currency translation losses linked to its "
Business,"Sky Team, one of the worlds three airline alliances, announced that Continental Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Northwest Airlines officially joined the alliance at its governing board in New York, Monday."
Business,"Cheaper clothes prices helped to lower the UK inflation rate in August, with the consumer prices index (CPI) down to 1.3 from 1.4 in July."
Sci/Tech,"Novell chief executive Jack Messman sat down with ZDNet UK on Monday at BrainShare in Barcelona, and gave a typically combative take on the current state of the software industry."
Sports,Former Republic of Ireland international teammates Dean Kiely and Rory Delap enjoyed a personal battle as Charlton and Southampton played out a 0-0 draw at the Valley on Monday night.
Sports,"As Mario Lemieux spoke, Martin Brodeur fiddled with the cap to a bottle of water in his left hand, finally fumbling it entirely. As the small piece of white plastic bounced off the dais and to the concrete "
Sports,"BIRMINGHAM, England : Play in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool C match between Kenya and Pakistan at Edgbaston here was abandoned for the day because of rain without a ball being bowled."
World,British Home Secretary David Blunkett said Tuesday that security measures at Buckingham Palace need improvement but the public shouldn #39;t be stopped from coming close to main palaces and monuments across the country.
World,"It is unclear if Iran #39;s nuclear ambitions are entirely peaceful, but there is still no firm evidence that Tehran is secretly developing atomic weapons as Washington asserts, the UN nuclear watchdog says."
World,"The Indonesian police have conducted DNA tests on 117 small pieces of bodies found in the scene of a deadly bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, and also on family "
Business," The U.S. current account gap widened again in the second quarter, growing to a record  #36;166.18 billion, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. retail sales posted a larger than expected decline in August, a Commerce Department report on Tuesday showed, but the drop was mostly confined to the automotive sector."
Business, Treasuries prices turned slightly lower on Tuesday in a classic buy the rumor sell the fact reaction as a reading on U.S. consumption proved not as weak as some had been betting.
Business," Shoppers turned tightfisted in August, dropping sales at the nation's retailers by 0.3 percent, providing fresh evidence of an erratic pace of consumer spending in recent months."
Sci/Tech," Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing unusual about that  #151; except that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as clear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies."
Business," Kroger Co. , the largest U.S. grocer, on Tuesday reported a lower quarterly profit, hurt by debt costs even as sales rebounded in Southern California where it was hit by a strike."
World," A top U.S. commerce official said he told China to expect American textile makers to seek new limits on Chinese imports as soon as next week, as he also urged Beijing to do more to stop piracy and lower trade barriers."
Business, Treasuries prices turned slightly  lower on Tuesday in a classic buy the rumor sell the fact  reaction as a reading on U.S. consumption proved not as weak as  some had been betting.
Business, The dollar slipped against the euro  and the yen early in New York on Tuesday immediately after the  release of data showing the U.S. current account deficit  ballooned to a new record of  $166.18 billion in the second  quarter.
Sci/Tech," Longer and more intense heat waves throughout California in the decades ahead will lead to more heat related deaths in several major cities, according to a new report."
Sci/Tech," It started out listening for enemy submarines, once plied the oceans searching for drug traffickers and recently ran aircraft surveillance for ships gearing up for duty in the Iraq war."
Business," Kroger Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KR.N</A>, the largest U.S.  grocer, on Tuesday reported a lower quarterly profit, hurt by  debt costs even as sales rebounded in Southern California where  it was hit by a strike."
Business,The eight west African states that use the CFA franc prepare to replace their banknotes in an effort to halt counterfeiting.
Business,"Shoppers turned tightfisted in August, dropping sales at the nation's retailers by 0.3 percent, providing fresh evidence of an erratic pace of consumer spending in recent months."
Business,"Almost one-third of Mesa Countys employers plan to hire additional workers during the final three months of this year, according to a survey by a nationwide temporary-services firm."
Sports,It was a battle between the some of the league #39;s best offensive and defensive lines. Packers have pieced together one of the better offensive lines in the NFC.
Sports,"One final horn-honking, flag-waving frenzy for the fans. One last, glorious opportunity for 40 of the world #39;s best players to pull on their nation #39;s colours and leave them wanting more in what should be a tremendous World Cup final."
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Angel Berroa went 5-for-5 with five runs scored and Kansas City exploded for 10 runs in the fifth inning en route to a 17-8 victory over the New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has rejected a call from a key political rival from his own Likud Party for a national referendum on his plan to withdraw all Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly three years to the day of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, lawyers for more than 800 ""Ground Zero"" rescue and clean-up workers announced Monday a billion-dollar class-action lawsuit against owners of the World Trade Center for exposing the workers to allegedly toxic conditions."
Business,"Germany #39;s Carl Zeiss, which makes binoculars, microscopes and lenses for Hasselblad cameras, said yesterday it had joined with private equity firm EQT to acquire California "
Business," Hurricane Ivan blew oil prices back above  #36;44 a barrel on Tuesday, fueling fears of disruption to supplies and giving European investors an excuse to take profits from stock markets at 10 week highs."
Business," Treasuries prices turned lower on Tuesday in a classic buy the rumor, sell the fact reaction as a reading on U.S. consumption proved not as weak as some had been betting."
World, Maybe it's something to do with the fact that the playing area is so vast that you need a good pair of binoculars to see the action if it's not taking place right in front of the stands.
Business," US retail sales fell 0.3 percent in August, marking the third decline in the past five months, according to an estimate from the Commerce Department."
Sci/Tech," Internet portal Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to buy Web based digital music and software provider Musicmatch Inc. for  #36;160 million in cash, in a deal which will supplement the offerings of Launch, Yahoo's digital music site."
Business," Office Depot Inc.  on Tuesday warned of weaker than expected full year profit because of the string of hurricanes in Florida and poor sales across North America and Europe, sending its stock down nearly 8 percent."
World," China's booming market offers opportunities for US manufacturers but Beijing must crack down on copyright violations, US Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade Grant Aldonas said."
Business,Trading in shares of Swedish health care company Gambro AB were halted Monday by the Stockholm Stock Exchange following a report that the US dialysis company DaVita Inc.
Business," U.S. stocks opened little changed on  Tuesday as concerns over higher oil prices damaging corporate  profits weighed on investor sentiment, while a dip in retail  sales also dampened the mood."
Business," U.S. retail sales dipped in August  and the U.S. gap with its international trade partners widened  to a record level in the second quarter of the year, government  reports released on Tuesday showed."
Business," Hurricane Ivan blew oil prices back  above  $44 a barrel on Tuesday, fueling fears of disruption to  supplies and giving European investors an excuse to take  profits from stock markets at 10 week highs."
Business,A self-professed guru of offshore tax havens was sentenced to six months in prison Monday for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service after prosecutors urged a 
Business," Treasuries prices turned lower on  Tuesday in a classic buy the rumor, sell the fact reaction as a  reading on U.S. consumption proved not as weak as some had been  betting."
Business," Alcoa Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A> on Tuesday said it  plans to declare force majeure to its customers due to a  temporary shutdown at its Jamalco refinery in Jamaica and  damage to the port from which the plant ships its alumina  caused by Hurricane Ivan."
Business," OPEC is keeping its foot to the pedal on  production in a bid to drag down oil prices but may be  reluctant to rubber stamp extra supplies by lifting official  output limits, Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday."
Business," Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A> on Tuesday  warned of weaker than expected full year profit because of the  string of hurricanes in Florida and poor sales across North  America and Europe, sending its stock down nearly 8 percent."
World," The leader of the main US firefighters' union rallied behind Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry ahead of November elections, saying it was the right time for George W. Bush to be voted out."
Business,"Baer #39;s North American wealth management business employs 55 people and manages more than \$4 billion in client assets. It is based in Manhattan and has additional offices in Los Angeles, Palm Beach and Montreal."
Business,"On the occasion of its 30th anniversary in the semiconductor business, Samsung announced plans to invest \$24 billion into semiconductor production over the next six years, an expansion that will create 10,000 new jobs."
World,based envoy Akhmed Zakayev warns of more bloodshed in Chechnya unless peace talks are held.
World," Ahman Green ran up, down and all over the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers..."
Business,"Kroger (KR), the largest US grocer, Tuesday reported a 25 drop in quarterly profit. Even though sales rebounded in Southern California, where Kroger was hit by a strike, Chief Executive "
Business,"Office Depot Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 office-supplies retailer, said it expects earnings per share for the third quarter to fall below current First Call estimates partly because of the recent Hurricanes in Florida."
Business,"US retail sales dipped in August and the US gap with its international trade partners widened to a record level in the second quarter of the year, government reports released on Tuesday showed."
Business,"US stocks opened little changed on Tuesday as concerns over higher oil prices damaging corporate profits weighed on investor sentiment, while a dip in retail sales also dampened the mood."
Business,President Vladimir Putin backed a government proposal Tuesday to swap state-owned oil company Rosneft for shares in Gazprom - a major step toward removing restrictions on foreign investors #39; access to shares in the natural gas giant.
Business,"LSI Logic (LSI ) says based on customer reassessment of end demand for the second half of the year, it lowered the \$435 million to \$465 million third-quarter revenue guidance to \$370 million to \$400 million, and cut the breakeven to 3-cent third-quarter "
Business,Japanese technology companies Canon and Toshiba said Tuesday that they would invest \$1.82 billion in a joint venture to manufacture advanced flat panel displays.
Business,"The Goldsmith name will disappear from Memphis and Jackson department stores that have borne it for 134 years. Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores announced it will change its regional department store brands to Macy #39;s, beginning in January."
Sci/Tech,A technical working group at the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) last weekend voted to veto a proposal by Microsoft that was designed to identify the real source of email messages.
Sci/Tech,"virus companies are warning of a new variant of the Sdbot mass mailing worm that installs a network sniffer in order to grab unencrypted passwords, apparently the first worm to do so."
Sci/Tech,The B-52 #39;s have recorded a cover of the Beatles #39; Paperback Writer for a Buick TV commercial that begins airing September 19 in the United States.
Sci/Tech,IBM plans to announce Monday that it will contribute some of its speech-recognition software to two open-source software groups. The move is a tactical step by IBM to accelerate the development 
Sci/Tech,"On Tuesday, the Mozilla Foundation released its first preview release of Firefox 1.0, the organization #39;s standalone Web browser based on the Mozilla source code."
Sports," The way hes been batting lately, Eric Chavez figured Laynce Nix would surely get a glove on his line drive to center field."
Sports,World soccer #39;s governing body said Tuesday it had won a US legal dispute over World Cup rights with a Florida-based Internet company that focuses on Latin America.
Sports,One winter of big spending brought the Detroit Tigers back from one of the worst seasons in baseball history. Now owner Mike Ilitch suggests that he #39;s planning a repeat performance.
Sports,"Manchester United may have captured the hottest property in world soccer by signing Wayne Rooney, but Lyon believes it has unearthed the new Ronaldo."
Sports,The WAC is better than the Big East. I became convinced of that this past weekend after watching Boise State dismantle Oregon State and Fresno State pummel then-No.
World,"Russia is to invest more than \$5bn extra in its security services to help combat terrorism. Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin, who announced the move, said the fight against terror would be a top budget priority in 2005."
World,JERUSALEM : Israeli ministers approved a compensation package for settlers due to be uprooted from their homes as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rejected calls to submit his Gaza pullout plan to a referendum.
World,"Malaysia has detected a new outbreak of bird flu in a village in north-east Kelantan state, the sixth to be hit by the deadly virus in a month, officials announced today."
Business,"Oil prices were forced higher today by an outbreak of violence in Saudi Arabia and concerns that Opec may cut output. The cost of a barrel of light, sweet crude oil climbed to 43.31 US dollars after gunmen "
Sci/Tech,"All the morning headlines make clear that Sony is buying one of Hollywood's most famous studios, but it's Comcast and the future of content delivery that may make this merger more meaningful to consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Sen. Barbara Mikulski tried out a new touch-screen voting machine that was displayed at a local festival and got an erroneous result, an aide said."
Sci/Tech,"The BBC's Peter Gibbs explains why hurricanes happen, and what can be done to limit their impact."
Business,"Office Depot Inc. (ODP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday warned of weaker-than-expected profits for the rest of the year because of disruptions from the string of hurricanes "
Sci/Tech,"IBM has handed over speech technology to two open-source groups to boost development of speech-recognition applications, which proponents say will eventually become common in customer-service call centers, automobiles and elsewhere."
Sports,"From London to Tel Aviv, soccer is going down roads that sorely challenge its ages #39; old traditions. In London last weekend, a referee admitted to being bullied by the protests of Arsenal defenders to change "
Sci/Tech,"Nearly half of those jobs disappeared after the recession's official end, with San Francisco and Boston being hit the hardest."
Sci/Tech,The European electronics giant will integrate Oblix's access management software and Web services security products.
Sports," Terrell Owens' impact is easy to see in the statistics, where the big gain catches and flashy touchdowns have often led to regular season wins."
Sci/Tech, Internet company Yahoo Inc.  said on Tuesday it will buy privately held music software company Musicmatch Inc. for about  #36;160 million in a bid to bolster its online music services.
Sci/Tech, Yahoo said it was buying digital music group Musicmatch for about 160 million dollars in cash in a move aimed at boosting the Internet portal's online music offerings.
World," The number of Japanese aged 100 or older is set to top 23,000 by the end of September, up 12 percent from a year earlier, in another sign of the nation's rapid transition to a greying society, officials said."
World,"MADRID The Basque separatist group ETA struck Monday for the second time in days, exploding seven small bombs in seven cities throughout Spain, the Interior Ministry said."
Sports," Taylor Dent defeated Australian qualifier Peter Luczak 6 3, 6 2 in a rain delayed first round match at the China Open on Tuesday."
Business," Stocks were slightly lower on Tuesday,  as concerns about higher oil prices cutting into corporate  profits and consumer demand weighed on sentiment, while retail  sales posted a larger than expected decline in August."
Business," Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A> on Tuesday  warned of weaker than expected full year profit because of the  string of hurricanes in Florida and poor sales across North  America and Europe, sending its stock down nearly 8 percent."
Business,"Office Depot Inc. lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter and for the year, citing lower sales because of hurricane disruptions and soft European business. The price of its stock fell more than 7 percent on the news."
World," BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Sinn Fein, political  ally of the Irish Republican Army, has found a bugging device  at offices in Northern Ireland used by leader Gerry Adams,  party sources said Tuesday."
World,Two lawyers appointed to defend Slobodan Milosevic on war crimes charges ask for his trial to be suspended.
Business,"Retail sales dipped in August and the U.S. gap with its international trade partners widened to a record level in the second quarter of the year, two reports showed today."
World, U.S. stocks are seen opening in a subdued mood with the release of August's retail sales report likely to influence overall sentiment...
World," Israel has sent intelligence officers to Russia and is hosting at least two senior Russian officers in Tel Aviv   quietly moving to upgrade anti terror cooperation with Moscow in the wake of a series of devastating attacks in Russia, officials told The Associated Press.    The Israeli moves come as President Vladimir Putin revamps Russia's anti terrorism capabilities after a school seizure by separatists in southern Russia ended with the deaths of at least 330 hostages, including many children..."
World," A car bomb exploded near a police station in Baghdad early Tuesday as dozens of Iraqis were applying to join the force, killing at least 47 people and wounding 114, officials said. In Baqouba, gunmen opened fire on a van carrying policemen home from work, killing 11 officers and a civilian..."
World, Sony Corp. is banking on the  $3 billion deal to acquire Hollywood studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc...
World," Hurricane Ivan slammed into Cuba's sparsely populated western tip with the worst of its 160 mph eyewall, growing to a storm of catastrophic strength after it smashed giant waves onto Grand Cayman island and readied to strike the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. oil interests..."
World," The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Tuesday that he cannot guarantee his probe of Iran's suspect nuclear activities will be complete by November, the deadline sought by the United States and its European allies..."
World," Even as Congress revamps the nation's intelligence network, lawmakers appear intent on getting a new CIA chief in office before they adjourn next month for the November election.    President Bush's choice for the post, retiring Rep..."
Business,"Britain #39;s inflation rate fell in August further below its 2.0 percent government-set upper limit target with clothing and footwear prices actually falling, official data showed on Tuesday."
Business,Talks between Alitalia and the airline #39;s unions continued on Tuesday as hopes rose of side-stepping bankruptcy before Wednesday #39;s deadline.
Business,Russian President Putin approved the suggestion made by Prime Minister Fradkov to promptly liberalize the share market of natural gas monopoly Gazprom .
Sci/Tech,Internet company Yahoo! Inc. said Tuesday it will buy privately held music software company Musicmatch Inc. for about \$160 million in a bid to bolster its online music services.
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco based, Free Standards Group, a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes open source software standards, announced the availability of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0."
Sci/Tech,"IBM today released an entry-level Power5-based server tuned for Linux, the eServer OpenPower 720 -- an alternative to the higher priced HP and Sun entry-level Unix and Linux systems."
Sports,Arsene Wenger today renewed his attack on Real Madrid for the methods they use to sign players. The Arsenal manager sparked a row with the Spanish giants on the day the new 
Sports,Zurich has abandoned plans to bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics because of the financial burden in staging the event. The Swiss Olympic Association said the authorities had decided not to proceed due to the  quot;current precarious financial position quot;.
Sports,Ricky Ponting is refusing to look beyond this week #39;s crunch match against New Zealand to the possibility of an ICC Champions Trophy semi-final for Australia against hosts England.
Sports,"Dennis Roach, the agent of Mark Hughes, has revealed that the Wales national team coach is interested in the vacant managerial position at Blackburn."
World,"Heavy smoke billows from the site of a car bomb explosion outside the headquarters of Baghdad Police in the Haifa Street area of Baghdad, considered a bastion of Saddam Hussein loyalists."
World,"The Federal Government has sent a team of Defence personnel, police and other officials to Iraq as it tries to verify a claim that two Australians have been kidnapped by Islamic militants."
World,"CAUGHT at the centre of a tug-of-love, Manny Musu could have a future with two dads, her Australian father said yesterday. Sydney policeman Dave Norman has been trying "
World," The German government will stick to its  disputed goal of raising living standards in the formerly  communist east to western levels despite the spiraling costs,  Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said Tuesday."
World,"Hurricane Ivan is moving through the Gulf of Mexico, with parts of Mexico and the US on severe weather alert."
Business,"Leading OPEC producer Saudi Arabia said on Monday in Vienna, Austria, that it had made a renewed effort to deflate record high world oil prices by upping crude output again."
Business,"After 106 years serving customers from early settlers to sophisticated ladies, Burdines,  quot;the Florida store, quot; will be no more."
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://p2pnet.net/story/2429"">Nokia takes up SD cards</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>p2pnet.net</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,The presidential campaign is not the only race that #39;s being hotly contested these days. Consider the battle of titans underway as the two largest computer hardware firms in the world -- IBM and HP -- duke 
Sci/Tech,"Experts at a UK anti-virus firm have discovered a job application buried in lines of code for two new computer worm viruses. The message, which could only be read by anti-virus professionals, said:  quot;We searching 4 work in AV (anti-virus) industry."
Sci/Tech,"com September 14, 2004, 7:32 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports,Torrential rain caused havoc at the China Open as American Taylor Dent and Noam Okun of Israel were the only players to reach the second round on Tuesday.
Sports," Everything went right for the Carolina Panthers last season, from lucky bounces to staying injury free. One game into the new season, all that has changed."
Sports,"It follows the announcement last week that Zurich would not be able to host any of the 2008 European football championship games, owing to a legal wrangle over plans for a new stadium."
Sports,ZIMBABWE face fancied Sri Lanka at the Oval today needing a huge win to stay in the International Cricket Council #39;s Champions Trophy.
World,Campaigner Jason Hatch has been released on police bail after staging a protest on a ledge at Buckingham Palace while dressed as Batman.
World,A car bomb Tuesday ripped through a busy market near a Baghdad police headquarters where Iraqis were waiting to apply for jobs on the 
World,"Terrorists set off a bomb at the Australian embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. At least nine people were killed and one-hundred-eighty wounded."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR : The UMNO Supreme Council on Tuesday reached a decision not to bring back former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was UMNO deputy president, into the party for now."
World,"A video purportedly posted on the web by Iraqi terrorists shows the beheading of a Turkish driver, world news agencies reported. The video has grabbed the man introducing himself as Durmus Kumderelu, a driver "
World,"There was relief in the eyes of Manuel Musu yesterday after his five-year-old daughter Manny opened her eyes and said,  quot;Papa quot;."
Business, Alcoa Inc.  on Tuesday said it plans to declare force majeure to its customers due to a temporary shutdown at its Jamalco refinery in Jamaica and damage to the port from which the plant ships its alumina caused by Hurricane Ivan.
World," Alarms and cameras at Buckingham Palace worked well in detecting the breach of security by a man dressed in a Batman costume, but it was still too easy for him to get onto a balcony, a minister said Tuesday after the latest intrusion embarrassed officials guarding the royal residence."
Business, Alitalia's shares soared Tuesday as hopes increased that the struggling carrier and labor unions might clinch a deal on a relaunch plan aimed at saving the company before a deadline Wednesday.
World," A 10 month old boy has become the seventh person hospitalized with bird flu symptoms in Thailand since a teenager died of the disease last week, officials said Tuesday."
Business, Shares of Kmart Holding Corp.  hit an all time high on Tuesday after an analyst raised his price target on the stock to  #36;101 from  #36;85 a share.
Business," Vivendi Universal revealed on Tuesday the  full impact of selling most of its entertainment business, as  impairment charges incurred from the deal were largely behind a  nearly trebled first half net loss of 1.86 billion euros ( $2.28  billion.)."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup  debutant Paul Casey has defended his decision to sack his  caddie five days before the start of the biggest team event in  the sport."
Sci/Tech,"Internet portal Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to buy Web-based digital music and software provider Musicmatch Inc. for \$160 million in cash, in a deal which will supplement the offerings of Launch, Yahoo's digital music site.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>"
World," Unfinished security checks have delayed  the reopening of schools in Beslan, the Russian town where at  least 327 hostages were killed when Chechen rebels seized a  school, local media reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Jason Larsen is a computer hacker with a twist. His goal is not to wreak havoc, but to boost security for America's pipelines, railroads, utilities and other infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,"The largest window built for use in space has been completed, promising a spectacular view from the International Space Station."
World,The UN nuclear agency says it needs more time to decide whether Iran has a nuclear weapons programme.
World,Senior Israeli Cabinet ministers Tuesday approved the payment of cash advances to Jewish settlers who will be removed from their homes under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to leave the Gaza Strip - the government's first concrete step toward withdrawal.
Business,"Kroger Co., the largest US grocer, reported a lower quarterly profit Tuesday, hurt by debt costs even as sales rebounded in Southern California where it was hit by a strike."
Business,"Vivendi Universal posted a first-half net loss Tuesday that almost doubled to 1.86 billion, as it was hit by currency translation losses linked to its entertainment deal with NBC."
Sports, German Jewish leader Paul Spiegel said he was  quot;dismayed and outraged quot; over UEFA #39;s decision to play a Champions League match in Tel Aviv as Jewish New Year festivities begin.
Sports,"Taylor Dent of the United States cruised past Australian qualifier Peter Luczak 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday at a rain disrupted China Open. Israel #39;s Noam Okun also took an easy 6-3, 6-2 win over Britain #39;s Arvind Parmar before rain set in at Beijing."
Sports,"  Wales coach Mark Hughes has admitted he is interested in taking over as manager of Blackburn, who have lost Graeme Souness to Newcastle."
Sci/Tech,"Internet portal Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to buy Web-based digital music and software provider Musicmatch Inc. for \$160 million in cash, in a deal which will supplement the offerings of Launch, Yahoo #39;s digital music site."
Sci/Tech,"The issue arose in the MARID (MTA Authorization Records in DNS) group, part of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), which brings together representatives from various groups in the software industry to agree on common standards for Internet software "
World,Malaysia says it has found a new outbreak of bird flu outside a 10-kilometer quarantine zone imposed around the first village hit in the latest wave of the virus.
World,Tony Blair will press ahead with scaling down the army presence in Northern Ireland even if there is no deal between the Ulster parties at this week #39;s talks in Kent aimed at restoring devolution in the Province.
World,"The number of Japanese men and women who have lived 100 years or more surged this year to a record 23,038. The figure released by the Health Ministry reflects longer life spans in a rapidly greying nation, where "
Sci/Tech,Big Blue also introduces radio tag services for midsized suppliers working under mandates from retail giants such as Wal-Mart.
Sci/Tech," With its acquisition of Hollywood film  studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Sony Corp is one step closer to its  vision of linking hardware and content, and to winning the key  battle for the next generation DVD."
Sci/Tech,"The noose appears to be tightening around one of Europe's largest software counterfeiting rings as a German court sentenced a second member of the network to prison on Monday, and handed a sentence to his father for helping run front operations."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc. this week announced plans to acquire Dynamicsoft Inc., a maker of carrier VoIP software based on Session Initiation Protocol."
Sci/Tech,year legal dispute over smart phone technology comes to an end.
Business,"Vivendi #39;s recovery is almost complete, the French media and telecommunications giant declared Tuesday, despite a massive second-quarter net loss bloated by the effects of the weaker US dollar."
Sci/Tech,"McAfee today announced that it has extended its online managed services portfolio with Managed Mail Protection, a new secure content management offering to provide SMBs with an integrated anti-spam and anti-virus capabilities."
Sports,CRICKET officials are under pressure to overhaul the game #39;s showpiece tournaments after embarrassing mismatches and England #39;s bleak weather threatened to turn the Champions Trophy into a farce.
World,"At a fairytale English castle, the prime ministers of Britain and Ireland will this week attempt to broker an unlikely marriage of convenience between the two extremes of Northern Irish politics."
World,The Arabic-language television channel al-Jazeera has broadcast footage of a Jordanian truck driver apparently taken hostage in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- When northern Kentucky resident Bill Glenn wanted to know about parking options in Covington, he logged on to the city's Web site and sent an e-mail..."
Sci/Tech,"VOIP has been hailed for years in the telecom industry as the next big thing, but problems with sound quality have prevented it from gaining widespread acceptance. Now VOIP, which has been available since the mid-1990s, is poised to fulfill its promise."
Sci/Tech,"The therapeutic power of flowers takes on new meaning with a Japanese gadget that turns plants into audio speakers, making the petals and leaves tremble with good vibrations."
Sports,"Vijay Singh has won the US PGA Tour player of the year award for the first time, ending Tiger Woods #39;s five-year hold on the honour."
Sci/Tech,"Beta Search Engine iZito Supports Human Search Behavior\\iZito has launched a new meta-search engine that makes searching on the Internet easier and quicker. iZito has developed a ""rich user interface"" (RUI) which searchers can use to organize, adjust and even 'park' search results for later viewing. iZito claims to be ..."
World," International Business Machines Corp. is reaping the rewards of a decade long push into China's business computer market and is eyeing upward of a 50 percent share, China General Manager Henry Chow said."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s decision to scrap plans for Windows 2000 Service Pack 5 has effectively killed all hopes that security enhancements built into Windows XP SP2 will be back-ported to Windows 2000.
Sci/Tech," Yahoo! Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to acquire online music service Musicmatch Inc. in a cash deal valued at US #36;160 million. It's Yahoo's maneuver to become a player in the online digital music download world, currently dominated by Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store, and populated by a variety of other competitors including Napster, Microsoft's MSN Music, Wal Mart and others."
World," Two sponsors of the nation's campaign finance law sued the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday for failing to block the spending of unlimited donations in the presidential race, the second lawsuit the FEC has faced over the issue this month."
Business," U.S. stocks were a little lower on  Tuesday, under pressure from worry that higher oil prices will  cut into corporate profits and consumer demand, and retail  sales data that declined more than expected in August."
World," What a difference a couple of weeks make. Polling during and just after the Republican National Convention, Time and Newsweek have George W. Bush ahead of John Kerry 52 to 41 percent. Post convention polls show Bush ahead 52 to 45 percent (CNN/ USA Today /Gallup), 49 to 42 percent (CBS), 47 to 43 percent (Fox News), and 52 to 43 percent (ABC/ Washington Post ). Post convention polls in battleground states show similar results. ..."
World," North Korea's explanation that a  blast last week was demolition work for a power project rather  than a nuclear explosion squared with what Washington saw,  Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday."
Business,Russian president Vladimir Putin backs plans to end restrictions on the foreign ownership of shares in energy giant Gazprom.
Business,"More American companies expect to add jobs in the fourth quarter than a year ago, even as they remain cautious about hiring, a new survey said."
World," Senior Israeli Cabinet ministers Tuesday approved the payment of cash advances to Jewish settlers who will be removed from their homes under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to leave the Gaza Strip   the government's first concrete step toward withdrawal.    The 9 1 vote in the Security Cabinet gave a boost to Sharon, who faces growing opposition..."
World," A surge in oil prices and a disappointing report on retail sales prompted investors to cash in some profits Tuesday, keeping stocks narrowly mixed.    With Hurricane Ivan threatening oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, crude futures moved higher for the second straight day, renewing investors' fears of a further drop off in consumer spending due to higher gasoline prices..."
Business,Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. on Tuesday said it plans to declare force majeure to its customers because of a temporary shutdown of its alumina plant in Jamaica and damage to its seaport from Hurricane Ivan 
Sci/Tech,Yahoo! Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to acquire online music service Musicmatch Inc. in a cash deal valued at US\$160 million. It #39;s Yahoo #39;s maneuver to become a player in the online digital music download 
Sports,"Barret Jackman, the last of the Blues left to sign before the league #39;s probable lockout on Wednesday, finalized a deal Monday that is rare in the current economic climate but fitting for him."
Sports," The Florida Marlins continue their pursuit of the National League wild card spot, as they continue a five game series against the Montreal Expos."
World,"ALMOST 24 hours after an insurgent group said it had captured two Australian security guards in Iraq, the Government was still unable to confirm or deny the claim."
World,"Not for the first time, events in Iraq are straining relations between two traditionally close allies, Turkey and the United States."
World,"A bugging device has been discovered at Sinn Fein #39;s offices in west Belfast, the party said. The listening equipment was found after staff searched all premises following an earlier find at the home of a member "
World,"The European Commission has proposed strict limitations on the opt-out clause from the so-called Working Time Directive, which would give workers in the European Union the right to refuse to work more than 48 hours per week."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp.  is reaping the rewards of a decade long push into China's  business computer market and is eyeing upward of a 50 percent  share, China General Manager Henry Chow said."
Business, Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries were divided Tuesday on whether output should be increased in a bid to boost global supply that might cause prices to drop.
Sci/Tech," A band of tech companies will present an alternative method for valuing stock options that would provide lower expenses to the companies than legislation currently under review, according to a report published Tuesday."
Sports,"Beijing, China (Sports Network) - American Taylor Dent was one of only two winners on a rainy Tuesday at the inaugural \$500,000 China Open."
World,"Israel has stepped up annexation of Palestinian farms and fields in various parts of the West Bank, ignoring a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice in the Hague."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Pumps Up the Volume with MusicMatch Acquisition\\Yahoo and Musicmatch, Inc. today announced they have signed a definitive agreement under which Yahoo will acquire Musicmatch for a purchase price of approximately \$160 million in cash. The combination will substantially increase Yahoo's music reach from 12.9 million to an estimated 23 ..."
World," North Korea's explanation that a  blast last week was demolition work for a power project rather  than a nuclear explosion squared with what Washington saw,  Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday."
Business,Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries were divided Tuesday on whether output should be increased in a bid to boost global supply that might cause prices to drop.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo said today that it agreed to buy Web-based digital music and software provider Musicmatch, in a deal which will supplement the offerings of Yahoo's digital music site."
Business,"The UK's switch to digital television could begin as soon as 2007, according the media watchdog Ofcom."
World,"Uhuru Kenyatta, leader of Kenya's former ruling party, apologises for mistakes made over the past 40 years."
World,President Robert Mugabe accuses the UK of sheltering three bankers accused of corruption.
World,"Israeli police examine death threats against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, amid mounting opposition to his Gaza pullout plan."
Business,Cell phone manufacturers are teaming up to bring mobile television to your handset.
Sci/Tech,Big Blue also introduces radio tag services for midsize suppliers working under mandates from retail giants such as Wal-Mart.
Business,"MOSCOW : Russia moved to bolster its role in the strategic energy sector as gas giant Gazprom said it would acquire state oil firm Rosneft, handing the government control of the world #39;s largest gas producer."
Business,"Ski resort developer Intrawest Corp. (ITW.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (IDR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped back into profit in the fourth quarter on greater contributions "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo said Tuesday that it is acquiring digital music specialist Musicmatch for \$160 million in cash. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said the buyout would help it expand its presence in the simmering "
Sci/Tech,"update IBM on Tuesday announced two new sets of radio frequency identification services, targeting companies in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, as well as midsize retail suppliers."
Sports, The Oakland Athletics try to strengthen their hold atop the American League West this evening when they start a four game series with the Texas Rangers at the Coliseum.
Sports," The Florida Marlins continue their pursuit of the National League wild card spot, as they continue a five game series against the Montreal Expos."
World,"Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said leaders of Malaysia #39;s ruling party unanimously agreed to stop former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim from rejoining, a day before a crucial court ruling that could clear his return to politics."
World,IRAQ #39;S President Ghazi Yawar arrived in Brussels today for talks with NATO and EU officials on how they can help his war-scarred country.
Sports," Glenn Presnell, who starred for the Detroit Lions in the 1930s and later spent 28 years as a college head coach and athletic director, is dead at 99."
Sci/Tech," All the headlines this morning make clear that Sony Corp. is buying one   of the most famous studios in Hollywood, but it's Comcast Corp. and the   future delivery of entertainment content that may make this corporate merger more meaningful to consumers."
Sports, 1912  #151; Joe Wood of the Boston Red Sox pitched his 16th consecutive victory to tie Walter Johnson's record as he beat the St. Louis Browns 2 1.
Business," This year Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report celebrates 25 years of grand deception. The popular newsletter's creator and editor in chief, whose real name is known but to God (and his wife), has paid his own way at thousands of hotels worldwide and published his impressions without fear or favor. We recently met him at a secure location in downtown Manhattan."
Business," Treasury debt prices ticked lower on  Tuesday in a classic ""buy the rumor, sell the fact"" reaction as  a reading on U.S. retail consumption proved not as weak as some  in the market had been betting."
World, The US House of Representatives has unanimously adopted a resolution expressing concern about human rights in Syria.
World," North Korea's explanation that a  blast last week was demolition work for a power project rather  than a nuclear explosion squared with what Washington saw,  Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday."
World," A top judge accused Slobodan  Milosevic of behavior verging on the ""puerile"" Tuesday after  wrangling with the court about its decision to force him to  accept defense lawyers because of his ill health."
Business,"No. 1 exporter pledges to hold production levels but is wary of boosting quotas and glutting market. VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC is keeping its foot on the production pedal in a bid to drag down oil prices, but "
Business,UK mobile handset manufacturer Sendo has ended a long legal wrangle with US software company Microsoft through an out-of-court settlement.
Business,"com September 14, 2004, 9:12 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Business,Alcoa Inc. is restarting its Jamalco alumina refinery in Jamaica after the plant escaped serious damage from Hurricane Ivan. But Alcoa said damage elsewhere in the country was leading it to declare force majeure on supply contracts.
Sci/Tech,The United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) has said it will help Iraq clean up the toxic pollution caused by a decade of conflict.
Sci/Tech,"We #39;re going through a spate of acquisitions of interesting small companies by portal behemoths, what with Google buying Picasa, AOL snapping up MailBlocks, and Yahoo grabbing OddPost."
Sci/Tech,Nokia is adding Secure Digital (SD) memory card capabilities to its range of mobile phones. It already uses MultiMediaCards (MMC) to add in games and third party software on its phones.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) announced another entry in its line of .NET development tools, adding Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition to the mix."
Sci/Tech,"As more software development companies find ways to simplify the application development process, Borland Software (Quote, Chart) is unveiling a new software delivery optimization (SDO) model built around that concept."
Sci/Tech,"  Cisco Systems today announced a new line of integrated services routers, the industrys first routers to deliver secure, wire speed data, voice, video and other advanced services to "
Sports,"BOTH Charlton and Southampton are rueing the two points lost from this morning #39;s 0-0 Premiership draw. Said Charlton  #39;keeper Dean Kiely, who made the vital stop that helped preserve a point for the Addicks:  #39;It was a bit frustrating for us."
Sports,"Six years after launching a legal battle over unauthorised use of its World Cup trademark FIFA, soccer #39;s world governing body, has won its case against a Spanish and Portuguese language US internet network."
World,A top judge accused Slobodan Milosevic of behavior verging on the  quot;puerile quot; Tuesday after wrangling with the court about its decision to force him to accept defense lawyers because of his ill health.
Business,Office Depot Inc. warned Tuesday of weaker-than-expected profits for the rest of the year because of disruptions from the string of hurricanes in Florida and poor sales in the rest of North America and in Europe.
Business,"Production at several alumina refineries in Jamaica has been reduced and shipments slowed due to damage caused by Hurricane Ivan, which battered the island over the weekend, several companies said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON, September 14 (New Ratings) - Nokia (NOA3.ETR) has decided to enable the use of SD (Secure Digital) memory cards in its mobile devices."
Sci/Tech,"Companies to create real-time, rich-media collaboration for Windows Messenger users and later for Office Live Meeting users."
World," It is unclear if Iran's nuclear  ambitions are entirely peaceful, but there is still no firm  evidence that Tehran is secretly developing atomic weapons as  Washington asserts, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Tuesday."
World," DOHA, Qatar (Reuters) - Italy's Foreign Minister Franco  Frattini, on a Gulf tour to try to save two Italian women  hostages in Iraq, Tuesday called for their release but said  Rome would never listen to any kidnappers threats."
World,Sri Lanka struggle to a four-wicket win over a gallant Zimbabwe side at the Champions Trophy.
Sci/Tech,"The two companies reach a settlement and sign a cross-licensing agreement, ending years of litigation over patent infringement.\"
World,"A test can tell if TB patients have stopped taking their medicine, which increases the risk of drug resistant strains."
World,Porter Goss pledged to Congress today that he would conduct business in a nonpartisan way and would cooperate with lawmakers.
World,"Thirty years ago, first-year graduate students boarded a crowded train and asked someone for a seat. What happens when you repeat the experiment?"
World," President Bush's nominee to be CIA director, Rep. Porter Goss, told critics who say he's too partisan for the job that he understands the importance of independent, objective intelligence, despite his nearly 16 years as a Republican partisan in Congress..."
World," A surge in oil prices and a disappointing report on retail sales kept stocks narrowly mixed in light trading Tuesday as many investors stayed on the sidelines.    With Hurricane Ivan threatening oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, crude futures moved higher for the second straight day, renewing investors' fears of a further drop off in consumer spending due to higher gasoline prices..."
Sci/Tech," High speed access to Ireland's  information superhighway is being denied to many because their telephone lines are simply not up to the task, critics claim."
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp. and LG Electronics Inc. will end an eight year alliance that helped expand the U.S. computer maker's presence in the booming South Korean PC market.
World," A French appeals court acquitted three photographers of charges they broke privacy laws by photographing Diana, Princess of Wales the night of her fatal accident in Paris in 1997."
Sci/Tech, Upcoming mobile phones will support Secure Digital flash memory.
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed on  Tuesday as investors worried corporate profits would be hurt by  rising oil prices, driven higher as Hurricane Ivan threatened  to disrupt oil production."
Business," Production at several alumina  refineries in Jamaica has been reduced and shipments slowed due  to damage caused by Hurricane Ivan, which battered the island  over the weekend, several companies said Tuesday."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup  rookie Paul Casey has defended his decision to sack his caddie  five days before the start of the biggest team event in the  sport."
World," Democratic candidate John Kerry on Tuesday sought the upper hand in his battle over character and leadership with President Bush, by questioning his Republican rival's honesty on issues from health care to Iraq."
Business,US retail sales fell 0.3 in August as rising energy costs and bad weather persuaded shoppers to reduce their spending.
Business,"SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Wireless networking provider Proxim Corp., today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Symbol Technologies Inc."
Business,Russian president Vladimir Putin has backed plans to end restrictions on the foreign ownership of shares in Russian energy giant Gazprom.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo Inc. is buying online jukebox provider Musicmatch Inc. for \$160 million in a deal designed to broaden the Internet giant #39;s appeal with the growing audience of consumers who buy songs off the Web.
Sci/Tech,"In the past, IBM has offered Linux as an option on its pSeries Power4 line, and has also offered Linux in certain partitions on its iSeries products."
Sci/Tech,IBM will donate key speech-recognition software to the open-source Apache Foundation in hopes of promoting standardization in speech-enabled applications.
Sports,"Modest mission accomplished against Zimbabwe, England are through to what is in effect a quarter-final against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl on Friday."
Sports,"Taylor Dent defeated Australian qualifier Peter Luczak 6-3, 6-2 in a rain-delayed first-round match at the China Open on Tuesday. In another completed match before rain postponed play, Israel #39;s "
Sports,Mark Hughes career as a player and international manager has been characterised by a battling nature and win-at-all-costs attitude.
Business,The internet's most heavily trafficked site is muscling in on the online music sector through its acquisition of Musicmatch in a \$160 million deal announced Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,Virus writers have grafted a network sniffer into the latest variant of the SDBot worm series.
Sci/Tech,"IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- Jason Larsen types in a few lines of computer code to hack into the controls of a nearby chemical plant. Then he finds an online video\camera inside and confirms that he has pumped up a pressure value."
Sci/Tech,"The two companies reach a settlement and sign a cross-licensing agreement, ending years of litigation over patent infringement.\"
Business,"What are weekends for? In the mergers and acquisitions game, it is usually meant for structuring mega deals. That was the case with WPP Group #39;s (Nasdaq: WPPGY) \$1."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc., owner of the world #39;s most-visited Internet site, will buy Musicmatch Inc. for \$160 million to spur sales of music downloads and compete with rivals including Apple Computer Inc."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Sara Lee Corp. is testing radio frequency identification tags on some product cases and shipping pallets to meet a mandate that RFID technology be used on goods sent to "
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s been a fair amount of debate recently about whether AMD or Intel is winning the ever-present chip arms race. Based on the experience of this year #39;s Intel Developer Forum (IDF), I #39;m not sure that Intel can still claim to be in the lead."
Sports,"OAKLAND, Calif. Texas reliever Frank Francisco has been arrested by Oakland police on a charge of aggravated battery. He threw a chair into the stands during the ninth inning of last night #39;s game in Oakland, injuring two spectators."
Sports,"Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by four wickets September 14, 2004 16:25:04 LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters)   Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy Pool D match at The Oval on Tuesday."
Sports,Seventh seed Taylor Dent of the United States has eased past Australian Peter Luczak in the first round of the rain-interrupted China Open at the Beijing Tennis Center.
Sports,"Mark Hughes is reportedly keen on becoming the new manager of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. The Ewood Park club have been looking for a new boss since Graeme Souness left for Newcastle United last week, and "
World," Jewish settlers who are to be evacuated from the Gaza Strip under terms of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharons disengagement plan are to receive between 200,000 to 300,000 dollars per family, Israel army radio reported Tuesday."
World,"Iraqi police suffered two mortal blows today in attacks that left at least 59 people dead and more than 120 injured. The major attack - a car bomb blast near a Baghdad police station, was claimed by an al-Qaida linked terror group."
Sci/Tech," Now that digital cameras have overtaken film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a familiar problem    what to do with the bulging image files and folders filling up computer hard drives?"
Business,"Opinion: According to its president, Oracle has a clear idea of how it #39;s going to slice up PeopleSoft to retain the choicest assets and send the rest to the corporate rendering yard."
World, Sterling bulked up some by the end of the session. Earlier the pound had been on the backfoot after softer than expected inflation numbers for August cemented expectations that the Bank of England's rate setting Monetary Policy Committee may not raise the cost of borrowing too much further from its current 4.75 percent.
World," Nigeria opposes an increase in OPEC's production quota but wants the 11 member cartel to lift an official price band to be more in line with market reality, the country's top oil official said."
World, Russia said that it did not expect North Korea to agree to resume faltering six way talks about its nuclear weapons program as scheduled this month.
Business,"The planned \$3 billion deal would give Sony a library of more than 4,100 titles. Also: Vivendi says its recovery is almost complete, despite large losses   hellip;. Canon and Toshiba team up to produce next-generation flat display panels   hellip;. and more."
Sports,Tillakaratne Dilshan steered Sri Lanka to a scratchy four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in their Champions Trophy match at the Oval on Tuesday but the Africans go home with pride restored after a spirited performance.
World,"The US Congress has been paying tribute to the hundreds of people killed in the terrorist takeover of a school in southern Russia, as well as other recent incidents in that country."
World,South Korean officials said Tuesday they were trying to verify North Korea #39;s claim that a huge explosion last week was caused by the demolition of a mountain for a hydroelectric project.
World,Israel #39;s security Cabinet approved a budget of US\$550 million to US\$670 million on Tuesday to compensate thousands of Jewish settlers set to be removed from occupied Gaza and parts of the West Bank.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo buys the online jukebox provider MusicMatch to tap into the appetite for song downloads.
Sci/Tech," Now that digital cameras have overtaken  film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a  familiar problem    what to do with the bulging image files and  folders filling up computer hard drives?"
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday raised its annual dividend by 38 percent, a move the world #39;s largest restaurant chain said is another sign of its revitalization."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Novell on Monday used its annual 
Sci/Tech,"Well, Intel did say - dismissively of course - that wasn #39;t going to try to match AMD #39;s little dual-core Opteron demo coup of last week and show off a dual-core Xeon at the Intel Developer Forum this week and - as good as its word - it didn #39;t."
Sports,"Lee Suggs has been cleared to practice beginning Wednesday after missing the last two games with a neck injury. Coach Butch Davis said a report on ESPN speculating Suggs has stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal column, is untrue."
Business,"Real estate developer Larry Silverstein, who envisions replacing all the commercial office space destroyed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, won a court victory Monday that may help him do so."
Sci/Tech,The mobile phone maker will support tiny data storage devices and their multimedia cards.
Business," Charles Schwab Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SCH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SCH.N</A> on  Tuesday said it had agreed to pay a fine of  $350,000 to settle  SEC enforcement proceedings related to the processing of mutual  fund orders."
World,More than 650 items belonging to Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash are being auctioned in New York.
Sports,"Joe Gibbs and the Redskins are the only team to have a referee on staff to, among other things, help review replay challenges during games."
Sports,"Cleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs has been cleared by doctors to return to practice this week. However, there is still some haziness about his medical condition."
World," Confronting a grocery store with its promise to pay shoppers a bonus if they found any products with expired freshness dates, two enterprising teens turned a 7,000 kroner ( $1,030) profit by loading up shopping carts with out of date beer they weren't old enough to buy.    The boys, ages 14 and 15, got their reward despite being underage, the Oslo daily Verdens Gang reported Tuesday..."
World," A car bomb Tuesday ripped through a busy market near a Baghdad police headquarters where Iraqis were waiting to apply for jobs on the force, and gunmen opened fire on a van carrying police home from work in Baqouba, killing at least 59 people total and wounding at least 114.    The attacks were the latest attempts by militants to wreck the building of a strong Iraqi security force, a keystone of the U.S..."
Business,US crude leapt about \$1.50-a-barrel yesterday as petroleum giants evacuated thousands of workers from the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"The brothers who founded and run Disney Corp. #39;s Miramax Films unit are sticking together, The New York Post is reporting. Harvey and Bob Weinstein now hope to work things with out with Disney, and stay within the Disney fold, the report stated."
Business,"Sony is a step closer to acquiring famed Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in a \$3 billion deal that would give it a considerable library of more than 4,100 titles."
Business,Federated Department Stores says its regional chains will begin operating under the Macy #39;s name in January. Do you think changing the names of Federated stores to Macy #39;s is a good idea?
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, September 14 (New Ratings) - Yahoo! Inc (YHOO.NAS) has agreed to acquire Musicmatch Inc, a privately held digital music software company, for about \$160 million in cash."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,There is currently some confusion over the status of Sender ID in the IETF #39;s MARID working group which has been considering the proposed standard.
Sci/Tech,"rwven writes  quot;MSNBC is reporting that the engine on SpaceShipOne has been modified to provide more thrust, for a longer amount of time."
Sci/Tech,"Borland Software Corp. has laid-out a product roadmap and strategy to better align customers #39; Application Lifecycle Management processes with their changing business needs, helping deliver what it called  quot;Enterprise Resource Planning quot; for software."
Sports,Tillakaratne Dilshan steered Sri Lanka to a scratchy four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in their Champions Trophy match at the Oval on Tuesday but the Africans go home with pride restored after a spirited performance.
Sports,Texas reliever Frank Francisco needed just one dangerous throw to overshadow an exciting back-and-forth game with a playoff atmosphere.
Sports,Monaco coach Didier Deschamps admits Liverpool will face a weaker side on Wednesday than the one which reached last season #39;s Champions League final.
World,KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia #39;s former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that there was no political deal to secure his freedom from prison but has promised to work for unity in Malaysia.
Sci/Tech,The mobile phone maker will support tiny data storage devices and their multimedia cards.
Business,"CINCINNATI Sept. 14, 2004 - The Kroger Co., one of the nation #39;s largest operators of supermarkets, reported Tuesday that its second-quarter earnings fell almost \$50 million from a year ago, hurt by debt charges and the southern California strike."
Business,"Charles Schwab Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to pay a fine of \$350,000 related to the processing of certain mutual fund orders."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Sun Microsystems Inc. trimmed its fourth-quarter and full-year 2004 results this week to incorporate the final accounting of asset retirement obligations and its settlement with Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) is buying online jukebox provider Musicmatch Inc. for \$160 million in a deal designed to broaden the Internet giant's appeal with the growing audience of consumers who buy songs off the Web.
Sci/Tech,"Forrester Research analyst Jonathan Penn said that even if competing standards emerge, the rise of more advanced e-mail validation technology will likely be one of the most powerful tools against spam."
Sci/Tech,A beefed-up motor will boost the power of a rocket vying for the \$10 million human space flight prize. SpaceShipOne became the first privately funded craft to carry a person to the edge of space in June.
Sci/Tech," quot;There #39;s no way anyone would hire them to fight viruses, quot; said Sophos security analyst Gregg Mastoras.  quot;For one, no security firm could maintain its reputation by employing hackers."
Sports,Zimbabwe are out of the Champions Trophy but captain Tatenda Taibu said they will leave England with their heads held high. The inexperienced side came close to beating Sri Lanka in the second game in group 
Sports," The Lightning have signed captain Dave Andreychuk to a one year contract, the Stanley Cup champions announced today. Terms were not disclosed."
World,Hurricane Ivan #39;s massiveness can be seen in this view of the storm from the international space station. The photograph was made Saturday when Ivan was over the Caribbean.
World,"A car bomb exploded near a police station in the Iraqi capital early today as dozens of Iraqis were applying to join the force, killing at least 47 people and wounding 114, officials said."
Business,"US grocery retailer Kroger has reported lower second-quarter net earnings, hit by the early redemption of debt and the continuing after-effects of the labour dispute in Southern California."
Business,"Hand-held computer and scanner maker Symbol Technologies Inc. and wireless network equipment maker Proxim Corp. settled their patent dispute, the companies said Tuesday."
Business," The NASD urges investors to do their homework before buying a 529 College Savings Plan. Fees, expenses, tax incentives and returns vary from state to state, and investors therefore should look for "
Business,"WALL Street #39;s broad market indicators ended nearly flat today after an early rally attempt ran out of steam, but tech stocks held on for solid gains."
Sci/Tech,"Internet portal Yahoo, Inc., of Sunnyvale, says it #39;s buying Musicmatch, Inc., of San Diego, which sells personalized music software and services, for about \$160 million in cash."
Sci/Tech," (BUSINESS WIRE)  ept. 14, 2004   ay IBM announced a broad suite of services to speed the benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems to industrial companies and mid market businesses."
Sci/Tech,The first computer worm to eavesdrop on network traffic after it infects a computer has been discovered by security experts. The SDBot.
Sci/Tech,"com September 14, 2004, 10:45 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,"A proposed technology for identifying the source of e-mail messages suffered a blow last week when a group within the IETF established to study the proposal sent it back for more work, citing concerns over vague intellectual property claims made by "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft this week previewed its upcoming Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition, which will ship next year. The company says the tool will help software developers in small to mid-size organizations "
Sports," The Tampa Bay Lightning have re signed captain Dave Andreychuk to a one year deal. In accordance with team policy, financial terms of the contract were not disclosed."
Sports,"On second thought, Florida State has opted against using its second option at quarterback. After three days of meetings, debate and some "
Sports,"After failing to make any progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, the NHL owners and players agreed on one point: A lockout seems inevitable."
Sports,"Prague, Czech Republic (Sports Network) - Juventus star and Czech national team captain Pavel Nedved will sit out international matches until he completely recovers from a knee injury, even though he is still playing for his club team Juventus."
World,Arab foreign ministers agreed on Tuesday to avoid a position on United Nations intervention in the Syrian-Lebanese relationship after Syria and Jordan disagreed on the right approach.
Business,Shares of Allied Waste Industries Inc. opened lower Tuesday following another pullback in earnings expectations. The Scottsdale-based waste hauler Tuesday cut its 2004 earnings forecast for the second time 
Sci/Tech,Internet portal Yahoo is looking to boost its music offerings with the purchase of Musicmatch for 160 million dollars. The all-cash deal is intended to give Yahoo increased 
Sci/Tech,RFID work done at an IBM chip factory becomes the basis for a new line of consulting services. By Laurie Sullivan. IBM is introducing a line of radio-frequency identification services for midmarket companies 
Sci/Tech,Nokia on Tuesday said it has joined an industry group working on technical and specification standards for Secure Digital memory card applications.
Sports," Steve Smith had surgery Tuesday on his broken left leg, leaving the Carolina Panthers searching for replacements for their top receiver and punt returner."
Sports, The Cleveland Indians called up right hander Kyle Denney to start Tuesday night against Detroit.
Sports, The Tampa Bay Lightning re signed captain Dave Andreychuk to a one year contract Tuesday.
Business," Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A> on Tuesday  warned that profit for the rest of the year would fall short of  forecasts because of the string of hurricanes in Florida and  poor sales elsewhere, sending its stock down 6.5 percent."
Business," Kroger Co. on Tuesday posted a 25  percent drop in quarterly profit and warned it may miss a key  2004 sales target because of lingering woes from a Southern  California strike, sending its shares down sharply."
Business, The dollar was on the defensive on  Tuesday as data showing the U.S. current account deficit  ballooned to a new record in the second quarter put further  downward pressure on the U.S. currency.
Business,"NEW YORK, Sept 13 (AFP) - The Skyteam airline alliance announced Monday that Dutch airline KLM and US carriers Northwest and Continental will join from Wednesday, making it the second biggest in the world behind the Star Alliance."
Sports,"Europe are banking on another talismanic display from Colin Montgomerie at this week #39;s Ryder Cup, according to his team mate Darren Clarke."
World,Saboteurs have blown up a junction where multiple oil pipelines cross the Tigris River in northern Iraq. The blast has caused a fire that could take three days to extinguish.
Business,Labor problems and debt retirement contribute to Kroger's second-quarter slip.
World, Fierce guerrilla attacks in Iraq and  U.S. assaults on rebel bastions have unleashed a new wave of  bloodshed that threatens to discredit the interim government  and undermine prospects for fair elections in January.
Business, The link between the stock market and the economy sometimes can sound like the chicken and the egg scenario  #151; Which comes first?
Sci/Tech, Jordan has launched a broadband Internet network to link eight state universities in an initiative unveiled on the sidelines of a two day IT forum that got underway.
World, The dollar dipped amid concerns about the US position with the rest of the world following data showing a record current account deficit in the second quarter.
Business," Brokerage Charles Schwab  amp; Co. has agreed to pay a  #36;350,000 civil fine to settle federal regulators' allegations that it illegally allowed certain customers to change mutual fund trade orders after the market's close."
World, Tropical Storm Jeanne formed Tuesday in the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday and was expected to hit Puerto Rico with strong wind and heavy rain by Wednesday morning.
World," The leaders of Malaysia's ruling party unanimously refused Tuesday to allow one time rising star Anwar Ibrahim to rejoin the organization, a day before a crucial court ruling that could clear his return to politics."
Business," The use of some antidepressant  drugs appears linked to an increase in suicidal behavior in  some children and teen agers, a U.S. advisory panel concluded  on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," New evidence shows that polar bears are suffering from industrial chemicals swept to the Arctic from nations thousands of miles to the south, the WWF global conservation organization said on Monday."
World," Allegations that US President George W. Bush snorted cocaine at Camp David while his father was in office have fuelled sales of a new, gossip filled book about the Bush family by controversial celebrity biographer Kitty Kelley."
World," Syria and Lebanon rejected any outside role in shaping their relations Sunday, a day after a top State Department official said Damascus should pull its troops from its small neighbor."
World,Thousands of Colombia's indigenous Indians call on rebels and paramilitaries to respect their lands.
Business,"Hurricanes, weak back-to-school sales, and weak European business bring an earnings warning."
World,"Porter J. Goss, President Bush's nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, promised his full cooperation with lawmakers."
World," Israeli Cabinet ministers approved cash advances Tuesday of up to  $115,000 to Jewish settlers willing to leave their homes in the Gaza Strip and West Bank   the first concrete step toward carrying out Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's contentious pullout plan.    In a sign of growing tensions, Israeli police said Sharon and an official planning the withdrawal have been the targets of death threats by Jewish extremists..."
World," Federal health advisers considering more stringent warning labels for anti depressants linked to suicidal thoughts among children were told on Tuesday that a new warning added in March appeared to have little impact on children's use of the drugs.    Children aged 1 to 17 still account for 7 percent of anti depressants prescribed, said Michael Evans of the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Drug Safety..."
World," Stocks were narrowly mixed Tuesday as oil prices remained higher and Wall Street weighed a lackluster report on retail sales, but light volume showed that many investors remained on the sidelines.    With Hurricane Ivan threatening oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, crude futures moved higher for the second straight day, but the possibility of an increase in output from OPEC took the edge off investors' concerns..."
Business,The man in charge of Iraq #39;s massive oil sector promised to better protect infrastructure critical to production and exports as saboteurs underscored the difficulty of that task by blowing up a pipeline junction in northern Iraq.
Business,"Brokerage Charles Schwab  amp; Co. has agreed to pay a \$350,000 civil fine to settle federal regulators #39; allegations that it illegally allowed certain customers to change mutual fund trade orders after the market #39;s close."
Business,"Advertising giant WPP is to buy US firm Grey Global, in a deal which could be worth as much as 750m (\$1.3bn). The UK-based group won the auction for Grey Global, the seventh-largest advertiser in the US, against "
Business,"PARIS, Sept 14 (AFP) - French media giant Vivendi Universal on Tuesday reported a surge in its net loss so far this year but forecast a sharp turnaround in its finances for all of 2004."
Business,"Continental Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Northwest Airlines Corp. have joined the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. This will allow passengers to accrue frequent flyer miles interchangeably "
Business,  The dollar declined Tuesday following a Commerce Department report that showed a broad US measure of trade and investment flows swelled to a record deficit in the second quarter.
Business,"AO Smith (NYSE: AOS), North America #39;s largest manufacturer of electric motors, shocked investors this morning by drastically reducing third-quarter earnings guidance to breakeven "
Business," Rome, Italy, Sep. 14   Negotiations between Alitalia and the professional pilots #39; union have come to a dead end due to lack of agreement between ANPAC and Unione Piloti."
Business,Symbol Technologies and Proxim Corporation said Tuesday (Sept. 14) that they have settled a patent infringement case focusing on wireless LAN (WLAN)technology.
Sci/Tech,The Free Standards Group (FSG) has announced the release of a specification that aims to help keep the Linux operating system from fragmenting and allow applications developed for one version of Linux to work on one another.
Sports," Things did not go exactly as planned for the defending NFC champs on Monday night. Opening the season in front of a raucous home crowd against the Green Bay Packers, Carolina looked nothing "
Sports,"OAKLAND, Calif. The owner of the Texas Rangers has issued an apology after a fan suffered a broken nose after getting hit by a thrown chair during last night #39;s game in Oakland."
Sports,The Montreal Expos reinstated right-handers Tomo Ohka and Jon Rauch from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. The Expos initially though Ohka might miss the rest of the season with a broken right forearm after he was hit by a line drive June 10.
Sports,Spanish right sided midfielder Antonio Nunez is still missing with an ankle injury while back-up keeper Chris Kirkland is doubtful with a back problem.
Sci/Tech,"A computer technician who prosecutors said made possible the largest identity theft in U.S. history, surpassing \$50 million, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy in a scheme that poached personal information from tens of thousands of people."
Sci/Tech,"From the wetlands out front to the undulating exterior, Washington, D.C.'s new National Museum of the American Indian is built on native ideas. <i>Includes photo gallery.</i>"
Sci/Tech,A group of Bushmen are touring the U.S. to raise funds for a court battle against the Botswana government over ancestral lands in the Kalahari Game Reserve.
Sci/Tech,"Surfers and sunbathers aren't the only ones to crowd the beach, as birding columnist Mathew Tekulsky discovers during a visit to California's Malibu Lagoon State Beach."
Sci/Tech,"Hurricane Ivan will pass near or over the western tip of Cuba today. The powerful Category Five storm, which has already claimed 65 lives, will bring devastating winds and a potential storm surge of 20 feet (6 meters) or more."
Sci/Tech,Scientists are investigating whether global warming is linked to declining penguin populations on South Africa's Prince Edward Islands and Antarctica.
Sci/Tech,"For environmentally minded urbanites, no kitchen is complete without an accessory that treats hundreds of wriggling, red guests to dinner: a composting worm bin."
Sci/Tech,SAP America and ADP are partnering to add HR and payroll services to SAP's Business One software for small companies.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Web services security outfits merge...Groups push on for TV on cell phones...Shopping.com holders cut IPO shares.
Sci/Tech,SanDisk announces that it plans to supply Samsung Electronics with 32MB miniSD cards for its SPH-S2300 cell phone.
Sci/Tech,The electronics giant has begun production of next-generation screens using organic light-emitting diode technology.
Sci/Tech,Company hopes the \$160 million purchase will make it a major player in the music market.
Business,The Associated Press is reporting that film and television studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. has agreed to let itself be bought out by a consortium headed by Sony.
Business,Vancouver #39;s Intrawest Corp. returned to profitability in its fourth-quarter results released Tuesday as stronger results from its management services and real estate development operations made up for a poor showing from its resort operations.
Sci/Tech,"This third and final article in the Metasploit series covers the msfcli scripting interface as well as the intuitive web interface to the Framework. The article also discusses what's new with version 2.2, and then introduces the exploit development process through an example."
Business," The use of some antidepressant drugs appears linked to an increase in suicidal behavior in some children and teen agers, a U.S. advisory panel concluded on Tuesday."
World," The IG Metall union pledged its determination to prevail in what is expected to be turbulent salary negotiations this week with car manufacturer Volkswagen, which is demanding large sacrifices from employees."
Sports, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith underwent successful surgery on his broken left leg Tuesday and needs at least eight weeks to rehab.
Sports, Forward Andrew Peters re signed with the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> on Tuesday  raised its annual dividend 38 percent, a move the world's  largest restaurant chain said is another sign of its  revitalization."
Business, U.S. stocks struggled to make gains on  Tuesday as oil prices rose and investors feared economic  fallout from Hurricane Ivan as it roared into the Gulf of  Mexico toward a possible landfall in the United States.
Sports," CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Sports Network) - Carolina  Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith underwent successful surgery  on his broken left leg Tuesday and needs at least eight weeks  to rehab."
World," Election Day is several weeks away, but Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's campaign is already considering its fund raising options should Kerry or President Bush pursue a recount like the famous Florida ballot dispute in 2000."
World," A huge car bomb ripped through a  crowded market near a Baghdad police headquarters Tuesday,  killing 47 people and wounding more than 110 in the deadliest  single attack in Iraq's capital in six months."
World," Britain's Tony Blair pledged on Tuesday  to force international action on global warming, despite the  reluctance of big powers like the United States."
Sports,The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team this evening announced that French-Canadian Jacques Villeneuve will test for the team at Silverstone.
Sci/Tech,"A proposed technology for identifying the source of e-mail messages suffered a blow last week when a group within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) established to study the proposal sent it back for more work, citing concerns over vague intellectual property claims made by Microsoft Corp. covering some of the technology."
Sci/Tech,Companies will demonstrate how their technology will work together.
Business,Looks like Sony (NYSE: SNE) will have a lion #39;s head displayed proudly at its corporate offices. The Japanese electronics giant seems to have wrapped up the deal to purchase Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (NYSE: MGM).
Business,"After months of litigation, Proxim and Symbol Technologies have finally settled their legal spat. Proxim has agreed to pay \$22.75 million, plus a 2 percent royalty on future sales of certain products."
Business,"Has the economy #39;s  #39;soft patch #39; passed? Is inflation about to pop? The bond market doesn #39;t think so. By Mark Gongloff, CNN/Money senior writer."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s said on Tuesday it may cut the corporate credit rating of The Interpublic Group of Cos. (IPG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) citing growing concerns over senior "
Sci/Tech,Two non-profit organizations devoted to promoting free and open source software standards have made a cooperative agreement. The Free Standards Group (FSG) and the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) will 
Sci/Tech,A vendor is pushing products designed to let admins manage whole infrastructures from a Windows computer. By Larry Greenemeier. In a bid to help systems administrators extend their Windows-management tools 
Sci/Tech,"com September 14, 2004, 11:36 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,Variety has set the speculation machines on fire today by reporting that Apple and The Beatles are close to a settlement in the two companies #39; legal dispute.
Sports," As expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing back their captain, Dave Andreychuk, for another season. The Lightning on Tuesday announced the 40 year old Andreychuk,had agreed to a one year deal."
World,"MEXICO CITY, September 13.- The number of fatalities caused by Hurricane Ivans passage through the Caribbean rose to at least 70 this Monday."
World," LONDON (AP)   Fuelling persistent rumours that Tony Blair considered resigning this year, an acquaintance said Tuesday the prime minister had come under ""colossal strain"" at home."
Sports," Beverly Castriotta lost her husband to cancer two years ago. Her 12 year old son, Joey, and his soccer teammates are doing their best to help prevent other youngsters from losing loved ones to deadly diseases."
Sports," A Texas Rangers relief pitcher  was arrested and charged with assault after flinging a chair  into the stands and injuring a woman during a baseball game in  Oakland, California, officials said on Tuesday."
World," The State Department welcomed on Tuesday the arrival in China of a delegation representing the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - U.S. Ryder Cup  captain Hal Sutton enlisted the help of basketball great  Michael Jordan to boost his team's morale for this week's match  with a pep talk."
World," Democrat John Edwards compared President Bush to former Enron Corp. chairman Kenneth Lay on Tuesday and predicted Bush ""is going to be fired"" by voters for the way he has run the country."
World," Israel's security cabinet approved  cash advances Tuesday to entice Gaza settlers to evacuate their  homes, while police investigated death threats against Prime  Minister Ariel Sharon sparked by his pullout plan."
World," Britain's Tony Blair pledged on Tuesday  to force international action on global warming, despite the  reluctance of big powers like the United States."
World," BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Sinn Fein, political  ally of the Irish Republican Army, said Tuesday it had found a  British bugging device at party offices, days before crucial  talks on Northern Ireland's future."
World,"Hurricane science in the new century is a mix of growing skill and persistent uncertainty, of intuition and algorithms, satellites and erasers."
Sci/Tech,IBM will offer a range of new services to help industrial firms respond to retail and government pressure to implement radio-frequency identification.
Sports,"Barring a last-minute contract settlement, National Hockey League owners plan to authorize a lockout of players tomorrow after the current labor agreement expires."
World,"Between 6,000 to 10,000 of an estimated 1.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the troubled western Sudanese region of Darfur are dying every month, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday."
World,"RUSSIAN prosecutors charged a Chechen man with terrorism and murder in connection with the deadly hostage-taking at a school in southern Russia, the Interfax news agency reported today."
Sci/Tech,A proposed technology for identifying the source of e-mail messages suffered a blow last week when a group within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) established to 
Sci/Tech,roundup Mozilla aims for 1 million downloads of its open-source browser in the next 10 days. Also: Common ground for Linux backers.\
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Hitachi unleashes 100GB notebook drives...Web services security outfits merge...Groups push on for TV on cell phones.
Sci/Tech,"ObjectWeb will begin distributing an open source BPEL server in the coming weeks, expanding the available options for a middleware technology used to link several applications and data sources into a larger business process. It will be the second open source BPEL server released in recent weeks."
Sci/Tech," AudioFeast, a two year old start up company based in Mountain View, California, has launched what it claims is the first Internet radio service for portable  MP3 players."
World," For the first time since the Madrid train bombings, blurred images taken by closed circuit television were published Tuesday, showing three explosions and people fleeing in panic during the first seconds of the deadly March 11 attack."
World," The ""gates of hell are open"" in Iraq, Arab League Chief Amr Moussa said Tuesday, urging Arab leaders to make the right decisions to help their neighbor overcome the crisis."
Sci/Tech, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has signed a licensing agreement to support the use of Secure Digital (SD) flash memory cards in its  cell phones.
Sci/Tech, IBM (NYSE: IBM) will contribute  speech recognition software to the  open source community in the hope of promoting standardized and compatible speech enabled applications.
Sci/Tech, McAfee has launched a new service that enables small and mid size firms to outsource their e mail security to the U.S. antivirus software developer.
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) has unveiled a collection of new services designed to bring the benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems to industrial firms and mid size businesses. The goal is to help smaller companies comply with mandates to adopt the technology by  Wal Mart (NYSE: WMT), the Department of Defense and other organizations."
Business," The dollar slipped on Tuesday, pushed  down by a report showing the U.S. current account deficit  ballooned to a new record in the second quarter."
Business," All nine antidepressants studied  by regulators raise concerns about a higher risk of suicidal  behavior in children and teens who take the drugs, a U.S.  advisory panel said on Tuesday."
World," With Hurricane Ivan threatening the Gulf Coast and cleanup still under way after hurricanes Charley and Frances, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued 42 disaster declarations so far this year."
Sports, Champion skier Jeremy Bloom told a sympathetic congressional panel Tuesday that the NCAA cut his college football career short without giving him a fair chance to argue his case.
Sports, New York Jets safety Erik Coleman got his souvenir football from the equipment manager and held it tightly.
Sports," The Ryder Cup is a renaissance for 50 year old Jay Haas, although redemption also comes to mind."
Business,"  Charles Schwab  amp; Co. agreed to pay  $350,000 to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the discount broker allowed customers to trade mutual funds after hours, the company said Tuesday."
Business,"Vivendi (NYSE: V) is one of those complex behemoths of a firm that normally doesn #39;t make it onto my radar since, as a lazy Fool, I prefer my companies small and simple."
Business,"The information technology industry lost 403,300 jobs from the start of the recession in March 2001 to April 2004, with nearly half of those jobs disappearing after the recession #39;s official end, according to a new study."
Business,A Census Bureau survey says 60 of revenue for IT services came from business in 2Q. Agency buys accounted for just 37. By Eric Chabrow.
Business,"Atkins Nutritionals, the food company founded by the man behind the Atkins diet, is laying off workers and cutting costs in the face of mushrooming competition to supply low-carbohydrate foods."
Business,"Indianapolis, Sept. 14 - Starting in January you won #39;t be able to shop at a Lazarus-Macy #39;s store. Federated Department Stores plans to put all of its regional chains under its Macy #39;s brand name."
Sci/Tech,The Mozilla Foundation on Tuesday launched a version of its stand-alone Firefox browser that incorporates all the features of the final which is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter.
Sci/Tech,"IMlogic Inc. on Tuesday launched a free tool to let enterprises detect and block the use of instant messaging, peer-to-peer file sharing networks and voice-over-IP applications within their walls."
Sports,Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard decided to leave returning hero Henrik Larsson on the bench for tonights glamour Champions League Group F opener at Parkhead.
Sports,"ZEE Telefilms Ltd (ZTL) has decided not to re-bid for the rights to broadcast cricket matches played in India.  quot;The board of directors in its meeting on September firmly decided against re-bidding, quot; ZTL said in a press release issued here on Tuesday."
Sports,"Canadian former world champion Jacques Villeneuve will test for Renault at Silverstone on Wednesday and Thursday, the Formula One team said."
World,"ABUJA: African Union-brokered peace talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel leaders bogged down again Tuesday, barely 10 minutes after delegates resumed negotiations following a three-day pause."
World,The Iraqi Red Crescent ambulance that was hit in the US airstrike in Fallujah. (AFP). At least 20 people were killed and dozens wounded when US warplanes struck Fallujah yesterday.
World,"BEIRUT: With international condemnation of Syria #39;s control of Lebanon multiplying in recent days, the Arab Foreign Ministers #39; meeting in Cairo gave in to Lebanon #39;s "
Business," World oil prices rose on Tuesday as  Hurricane Ivan charged toward the oil rich Gulf of Mexico,  where energy companies shut down refineries and offshore oil  rigs and evacuated thousands of workers."
Business," A series of major oil company  mergers in recent years have left U.S. households vulnerable to  higher gasoline and natural gas prices, the Consumer Federation  of America said on Tuesday."
Business,"The record trade deficit, a sign of the growing imbalance of the U.S. dollar against other currencies, raised new concerns about the country's indebtedness."
Business,"After months on the Wall Street diet, Vivendi shows off its slimmer self."
Business,"The inflation rate unexpectedly fell further below its 2.0 percent government-set target in August as clothing and footwear retailers raised prices by less than a year ago, official data shows."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 14 (New Ratings) - Charles Schwab Corporation (SCH.NYS) has agreed to pay a fine of \$350,000 to settle the enforcement proceedings by federal regulators in connection with the alleged illegal processing of some mutual fund trade "
Business,"Cincinnati - The Kroger Co., owner of King Soopers and City Markets stores in Colorado and one of the nation #39;s largest operators of supermarkets, reported today that its second-quarter earnings fell almost \$50 million from a year ago, hurt by debt charges "
Business,"SKYTEAM, the airline alliance launched and fostered by Air France, is about to claim three new member carriers and access to 25 per cent of the world #39;s air routes."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Musicmatch Inc. for about \$160 million in cash, marking the portal #39;s first major push into the crowded online music market."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Tuesday will announce an expansion of its services for companies seeking help with radio frequency identification technology. Over the past several months, IBM has developed RFID services "
Sci/Tech,Internet engineers working on a standard for identifying the source of email messages voted down a proposal by Microsoft to include some of that company #39;s intellectual property in the specification.
Sci/Tech,"Each week we present reports about science. These are about many different subjects. They can be about volcanoes exploding, developments of improved farm crops, archeology, space, new treatments for diseases."
Sports,Celtic striker Henri Camara is set to play alongside John Hartson in the Hoops attack in tonights Champions League clash with Spanish giants Barcelona at Celtic Park.
Sports,"BEIJING, China (Ticker) -- Seventh-seeded Taylor Dent of the United States won his opening-round match at the inaugural China Open, defeating qualifier Peter Luczak of Australia, 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday."
Sports,THE Test series between India and Australia is in danger of being blacked out after a court wrangle over awarding \$US308 million (\$443.
Sports,"Florida State coach Bobby Bowden isn #39;t quite sure. However, this week he #39;s taking a hard look at his quarterback situation in the wake of his four-year starter #39;s pitiful performance in the Seminoles #39; come-from "
Sports,"Former NL Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti has failed four drug tests since going on probation in 2002 for possession of cocaine, including one last week that landed him in jail, his probation officer said Tuesday."
Sports,"LSU will stick with a two-quarterback rotation Saturday at Auburn, according to Tigers coach Nick Saban, who seemed to have some fun telling the media what he will and won #39;t discuss Monday."
World,The United States on Tuesday modified slightly a threat of sanctions on Sudan #39;s oil industry in a revised text of its UN resolution on atrocities in the country #39;s Darfur region.
Business,"Saudi Arabia sought to regain some control of oil markets Tuesday, promising to make available 800,000 barrels a day of new oil by the end of the month and to keep pumping crude vigorously."
Business,"Allied Waste Industries Inc. (AW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday cut its 2004 earnings forecast for the second time in three months as investment costs rose, sending its stock down more than 9 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Brazil is the global capital for computer hacking and internet fraud, say experts at a conference in Brasilia."
Sports,LSU coach Nick Saban believes in the old saying about two heads being better than one -- especially with quarterbacks this year. The fifth-ranked Tigers had success with Marcus Randall and JaMarcus Russell last week.
Sci/Tech, German man sentenced to three years for selling counterfeit Microsoft products.
Business, U.S. stocks struggled to gain ground   on Tuesday as oil prices rose and investors feared economic  fallout from Hurricane Ivan as it moved through the Gulf of  Mexico toward a possible landfall in the United States.
World," Israel's security cabinet approved  cash advances on Tuesday to entice Gaza settlers to evacuate  their homes, while police investigated death threats against  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sparked by his pullout plan."
Sci/Tech,"up's new high end Ethernet switches promise better port density, a challenge to second tier sellers  or maybe to Cisco?"
Sci/Tech,A planned offer from OurPictures hints at the day when camera phones could represent the mainstream way of snapping photos.
World,"The Bloomberg administration announced today that it will sign a 20-year contract with one of the nation's largest recycling companies, a move that assures the city's broad recommitment to recycling."
World," R B casanova Usher, whose album ""Confessions"" steamed up the charts with songs about sex, affairs and breakups, received a leading four nominations Tuesday for the American Music Awards.    Many categories included last year's winners   Toby Keith, Tim McGraw and Linkin Park   and previous nominees Beyonce, Avril Lavigne, Norah Jones and R..."
Sci/Tech,German man sentenced to three years for selling counterfeit Microsoft products.
Sci/Tech,Several Internet sources today reported that the Internet #39;s Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has officially turned thumbs down on the proposed Sender ID specification.
Sci/Tech,"Asa Dotzler writes  quot;We took one more important change into the builds last night, moving from a blacklist to a whitelist for external protocol handlers, so today #39;s builds are the new candidate 1.0PR builds."
World,"VIENNA (MNA) -- Mark Gwozdecky, the spokesman for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Tuesday that the IAEA does not intend to adopt a tough approach toward Iran and will only take technical points into consideration."
World," Turkey had met political criteria required for European Union (EU) full membership, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> released on  Tuesday a patch for its latest ""critical"" rated security flaw  affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software  programs."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. information tech sector lost 403,300 jobs between March 2001 and April 2004, and the market for tech workers remains bleak, according to a new report."
Business," There is no need to put more oil on the market as it is well supplied, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said here on Tuesday on the eve of an OPEC meeting."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. has warned a bankruptcy court that it is considering whether to freeze or terminate two pension plans covering nearly 25,000 participants, The Wall Street Journal reports."
Business,"  A group of technology companies Tuesday renewed pressure on accounting rule makers to drop a stock options expensing rule, unveiling an alternative that they say is easier and less expensive to adopt."
Sci/Tech,"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. With Tuesday #39;s \$160 million purchase of Musicmatch, Yahoo sent a clear message that it is "
Sci/Tech,Mozilla gets ready to launch what may become one of the most significant steps in Internet browser innovations since the release of the Internet Explorer 4.0.
Sports,"Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa has resigned, less than one month after leading his country to their first Olympic soccer gold medal and less than two months after steering them to the Copa America final, Argentine "
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair may have considered quitting for family reasons earlier this year at one of the lowest points of his premiership, a close ally has said."
Sci/Tech,But are they a niche device for business travelers or a bombshell set to rattle the wireless industry?
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  released on Tuesday a patch for its latest ""critical"" rated security flaw affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software programs."
Sports, So the San Diego Chargers shocked the NFL and won their season opener.
World," North Korea is plotting an extended delay in resuming talks on its nuclear weapons program and has told China there was no point in continuing the six sided talks at all, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday."
Business," U.S. stocks ended little changed  on  Tuesday as Internet companies like eBay Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EBAY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EBAY.O</A> supported  technology shares, while higher oil prices and worry about fuel  costs kept a lid on overall sentiment."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Oakland Hills, once  regarded as a monster of a course, has been praised by rival  Ryder Cup captains Bernhard Langer and Hal Sutton."
World," Do U.S. voters really care that George W. Bush's favorite gun is the Winchester his father gave him, or that John Kerry likes fishing for blues and stripers? Millions might, which means candidates will keep talking to niche publications like Field   Stream."
World, House Republicans pushed through legislation Tuesday aimed at reducing frivolous lawsuits.
Sports,Relief pitcher Frank Francisco was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated battery after he threw a chair that hit two fans during Monday's Rangers-Athletics game.
Business,Russian energy giant Gazprom said Tuesday it would acquire state-owned oil company Rosneft in a stock swap expected to ultimately ease restrictions on foreign investment in the world's biggest natural gas producer.
World," Stocks were narrowly higher Tuesday as oil prices remained higher and Wall Street weighed a lackluster report on retail sales, but light volume showed that many investors remained on the sidelines.    With Hurricane Ivan threatening oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, crude futures moved higher for the second straight day..."
World," Antidepressants seem to spur suicidal behavior in some children and teenagers, government advisers ruled Tuesday before tackling a bigger question: How should that rare risk be balanced with the need to treat depression, which itself can lead to suicide?    Options range from making warning labels stronger to restricting those allowed to prescribe them. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration were reluctant to consider a more severe move, forbidding pediatric prescriptions..."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo, world #39;s number one website, announced its decision to purchase MusicMatch today for \$160 million in cash. With this step, Yahoo hopes to attract more music listerners to its website."
Sci/Tech,OLED or Organic LED is not made of semiconductors. It #39;s made from carbon-based molecules. That is the key science factor that leads to potentially eliminating LEDs #39; biggest drawback - size.
Sci/Tech,"An anonymous reader writes  quot;SCO has filed for another delay in the case against IBM. The article reports that  #39;According to filings in the case, SCO is looking to buy time until the court can hear its arguments compelling IBM to release more information."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer is slated to be in court this fall in England to answer claims that is infringing on a trademark agreement dating back to 1991.
Sports,"Former Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve will test for Renault at Silverstone this week. Renault said in a statement that the Iberville, Que."
Sports,MILWAUKEE (SportsTicker) - Barry Bonds tries to go where just two players have gone before when the San Francisco Giants visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.
Sports,"Montreal (59-84) at Florida (75-65) 2:35 pm EDT ----- MIAMI (Ticker) -- For the second straight game, the Florida Marlins will host the Montreal Expos at Chicago #39;s US Cellular Field due to "
World,"The worst attack was a car bomb explosion outside a police training center in Baghdad. At least 47 people, mostly new recruits, were killed and more than 100 wounded."
World,"Sinn Fein, political ally of the Irish Republican Army, said Tuesday it had found a British bugging device at party offices, days before crucial talks on Northern Ireland #39;s future."
World,"UNITED NATIONS Sept. 14, 2004 - Iraq appealed to other nations Tuesday to send troops to protect an expanded UN staff that is essential for holding the country #39;s first free elections by Jan. 31, saying terrorists must not be allowed to disrupt the vote."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: SanDisk to supply Samsung with miniSD...Hitachi unleashes 100GB notebook drives...Web services security outfits merge.
Sci/Tech,Security flaw involving JPEG files affects at least a dozen Microsoft software applications and operating systems.
Business,"PayPal, the online payments arm of eBay Inc., said Friday it will soon fine people up to \$500 for uses related to gambling, adult content or services, and selling prescription drugs from non-certified sellers."
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday released a patch to fix a critical security flaw that could allow an attacker to infiltrate someone else #39;s computer, if the user was persuaded to open a specialized file."
Sci/Tech,"Bowing to the growing popularity of the Secure Digital memory card standard, Nokia has signed a licensing agreement to use SD cards in its cell phones."
Sci/Tech,Sony announced today that they will start mass production of a full-color Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display. The new displayed will be first used in their new CLIE PEG-VZ90 handheld.
Sci/Tech,Businesses that think their employees aren #39;t using IM or some type of peer-to-peer file sharing application may be living in ignorant bliss.
Sports,"Marcelo Bielsa has resigned, less than a month after steering Argentina to their first Olympic gold medal and less than two months after their Copa America final appearance, Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Julio "
Sports,"Henrik Larsson was left on the bench by Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard on his return to Parkhead where the Catalonians meet their UEFA Cup conquerors of last season, Celtic on the opening night of the Champions League group stages."
Sports,"Come midnight EDT on Wednesday night, barring a miracle, the NHL lockout will finally begin. Few believe it will end any time soon."
Sports, News that Martin Brodeur was fit to play Tuesday gave the World Cup of Hockey final a classic goaltending matchup   the proven Brodeur for Canada against the promising Miikka Kiprusoff of Finland.
World,A blast tore through a crowded Baghdad market close to a police station yesterday and witnesses said at least 39 people were killed.
World,US and South Korean officials are still trying to verify what triggered a massive mushroom cloud in North Korea amid skepticism over Pyongyang #39;s explanation of the event.
World,"Facing a popular outcry at home and stern warnings from Europe, the Turkish government discreetly stepped back Tuesday from a plan to introduce a motion into a crucial penal reform bill to make adultery a crime punishable by prison."
World,Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysia #39;s Animal Health Service on Tuesday reported that the country has discovered three more bird flu outbreaks in Kelantan State in the northeastern region.
Business," Yahoo Inc. said on Tuesday it will buy music software company Musicmatch Inc. for about  #36;160 million in cash, bolstering Yahoo's offering as online music providers prepare to go head to head in the download market."
Business," Yahoo Inc. said on Tuesday it will buy  music software company Musicmatch Inc. for about  $160 million  in cash, bolstering Yahoo's offering as online music providers  prepare to go head to head in the download market."
Sci/Tech," The Zero Gravity Corporation    has been given the thumbs up by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to    conduct  quot;weightless flights quot; for the general public, providing the    sensation of floating in space."
Sports,Jeremy Bloom told a congressional panel Tuesday that the NCAA cut his college football career short without giving him a fair chance to argue his case.
Sports,A Japanese trainer paid \$8 million Tuesday for a colt by top sire Storm Cat at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
Business,Allied Waste Industries Inc. cut its 2004 earnings forecast for the second time in three months Tuesday saying sales growth was coming from lower-margin businesses instead of the more profitable landfill operation.
Business,"ABB Inc. has reversed a decision to close its transformer plant in Guelph, Ont., saving 300 jobs, the union representing the workers said today."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft published on Tuesday a patch for a major security flaw in its software #39;s handling of the JPEG graphics format and urged customers to use a new tool to locate the many applications that are vulnerable.
World, The United States modified its call for U.N. sanctions against Sudan on Tuesday but still kept up the threat of punitive measures if Khartoum did not stop atrocities in its Darfur region.
Sci/Tech, Software giant teams with Polycom to boost sales of Live Communications Server.
Sports, The Florida Marlins found an appropriately wild end for their weird stay in Chicago.
Business,Business software giant Oracle Corp. said Tuesday that first-quarter earnings rose 16 percent driven by new database license sales that rose 19 percent.
Business,"The moment investors have been awaiting for years came unexpectedly Tuesday, when President Vladimir Putin backed plans to lift rules banning foreigners from buying local Gazprom shares."
Business,The International Monetary Fund expressed concern Tuesday about the impact of the troubles besetting oil major Yukos on Russia #39;s standing as a place to invest.
Sports, Wade Redden took off his practice gear unsure of when he'd have a chance to put it on again. His injured shoulder wouldn't allow him to play for Canada in the World Cup of Hockey championship on Tuesday night. The lack of a collective bargaining agreement between NHL players and owners figures to keep the Ottawa defenseman off the ice much longer.
Business, Oracle Corp. on Tuesday reported  a 16 percent rise in quarterly net income as the world's second  largest software company benefited from steady demand for its  flagship database software.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods accepts  he is under pressure to perform at this week's Ryder Cup."
Business, Stocks ended barely higher  on Tuesday  as oil prices rose and investors tried to anticipate the  economic fallout from Hurricane Ivan as it moved through the  Gulf of Mexico toward a possible landfall in the United States.
Business," OPEC is pumping near flat out in a bid  to drag down oil prices but will not rubber stamp all its extra  output with a large increase in formal supply quotas, cartel  ministers and delegates said on Tuesday."
Business," The dollar was mostly lower on  Tuesday, weighed down by a report showing the U.S. current  account deficit ballooned to a new record in the second  quarter."
Sports," Colorado terminated the contract  of pitcher Denny Neagle on Monday, three days after he was  ticketed for soliciting a women for oral sex."
World," Sudan must do a lot more to make its  Darfur region safer, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on  Tuesday, adding that Khartoum had failed to improve security  since the United States last week accused it of committing  genocide there."
World,"As North Korea, South Korea, and Iran raise risks of an arms race, the global challenge to nonproliferation grows."
World,"As an interpreter for the US Army, Khalid Ahmed faces constant taunts and death threats from fellow Iraqis."
World,"Groups tied to Abu Musab Zarqawi claim a major car bombing Tuesday, taking Westerners as hostages."
World,Marcelo Bielsa resigns as coach of Argentina less than a month after steering the country to Olympic gold.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - An antispam technology proposed by Microsoft Corp. as a standard way of identifying the senders of e-mail messages suffered a blow last week when a group within the "
Sci/Tech,"Several major IT vendors have agreed to support the Linux Standard Base 2.0, which establishes a global standard for the open-source operating system."
Sci/Tech,"Sdbot  quot;spreads via network shares using NetBEUI functions to get ... user names and passwords, quot; says security firm Trend Micro."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates on Monday unveiled storage-management software designed to help customers keep costs in line. The CA BrightStor r11.
Sci/Tech,  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has given  $20 million to Carnegie Mellon University to help fund construction of a new computer science building.
Sports,Texas Rangers closer Francisco Cordero appeared on the Jeff Rickard Show on Sporting News Radio to discuss Monday night #39;s incident in which several members of the Rangers bullpen were involved in an altercation with Oakland fans and one - Frank 
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Saturday #39;s Conference USA game between No. 24 Louisville and Tulane has been postponed due to the possible threat of Hurricane Ivan."
Sports,"The Marlins homered three times in a six-run third inning, and Jeff Conine drove in the winning run with a walk Tuesday to lift Florida to an 8-6 victory over the Montreal Expos at US Cellular Field."
Sports,"Zee TV Network has decided to take legal recourse in the battle over the controversial cricket telecast rights, as its board of directors has chosen not to submit fresh bids."
Sports,Brazilian Adriano scored both goals as Inter Milan beat Werder Bremen 2-0 in their opening match in Champions League Group G on Tuesday.
World,"A car bomb ripped through a busy Baghdad market where Iraqis were gathering to join the police force Tuesday, and gunmen attacked a police van to the north, killing at least "
World,The Indonesian tourism industry has so far not been affected by last week #39;s bombing outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta and officials said they do not expect a significant drop in visitor numbers as a result of the attack.
World,"Iraqi elections should go ahead as planned in January despite mounting violence unless the United Nations says it is not feasible, interim President Ghazi al-Yawar says."
World," Thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles voted to authorize a strike, their union said Tuesday, joining in an effort that could lead to walkouts in three cities.    About three fourths of the 3,000 housekeepers, bellmen and other workers at nine prominent Los Angeles hotels took part in the vote Monday, and union spokesman Danny Feingold said Tuesday that 83 percent of them chose to authorize a strike..."
World, Guerrillas bombed a Baghdad shopping street full of police recruits and fired on a police van north of the capital Tuesday in attacks that killed at least 59 people and struck at the heart of the U.S. strategy for fighting Iraq's escalating insurgency...
Business,Oracle (ORCL) Tuesday reported a 16 rise in quarterly net income as the world #39;s second largest software company benefited from steady demand for its flagship database software.
Business,"Three years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission cannot independently verify that every nuclear power plant is taking required safeguards to protect "
Business,"LOS ANGELES, SEPT 14: A consortium led by Sony Corp has agreed in principle to acquire Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc for nearly \$3 billion."
Business,"Oracle Corp. reported revenue and earnings growth in its first fiscal quarter, with its revenue from new software licenses rising 7 percent, to US\$563 million."
Sci/Tech,A preview page at Walmart.com reveals expected pricing and availability for Nintendo's DS handheld game player.
Sci/Tech,"A new variant of the MyDoom virus is designed to launch a denial-of-service attack against antivirus software maker Symantec, according to security firm Sophos."
Sports,Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson marked his return to Celtic with his Spanish side #39;s third goal in an impressive 3-1 win against the Scottish champions in Tuesday #39;s Champions League Group F opener.
Sports,"ARGENTINA soccer coach Marcelo Bielsa quit today, just two weeks since he guided them to their first Olympic title. Bielsa, 49, nicknamed the  quot;mad man quot; for his eccentric press conferences and his volatile "
Sports,Tulane officials have postponed Saturday #39;s football game against Louisville because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan. Tulane officials said in a statement Tuesday that the game is tentatively rescheduled for the weekend of Dec. 4 at the Superdome.
World,The United States and Iraq have issued an appeal at the UN Security Council for more help in establishing a democratically elected government in Baghdad.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released a ""critical"" patch to fix a security flaw affecting how Windows, Office and developer tools software programs process images in the JPEG image format."
Sci/Tech,"The new SMASH protocol, which was demonstrated at Enterprise Management World, got good marks from data center managers at the event."
Sci/Tech,"When the asset-tracking project goes live on Oct. 1, the hospital expects to be able to better track patients, clinicians and critical equipment."
Sci/Tech,A working group within the Internet Engineering Task Force voted not to proceed with an antispam technology standards proposal submitted by Microsoft because of concerns about intellectual property claims that the company is making.
Sci/Tech,A German court yesterday sentenced a second member of one of Europe's largest software counterfeiting rings to three years prison and handed down a sentence to his father for helping run front operations.
Sci/Tech,Tips to squeeze every last minute of power out of your notebook's battery.
Sci/Tech,"Under the terms of the agreement, Proxim will pay Symbol \$23 million over the next two and a half years."
Sci/Tech,"The RFID services from IBM will include consulting, business case development, technical proof of concept, pilots for the client and trading partners and full system implementation for industrial companies."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems and Microsoft next month plan to reveal the work they have been doing to make their products interoperable, a Sun executive said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"In financial documents filed with the SEC, Sun Microsoystems said its net income for the quarter that ended June 30 had been revised downward by \$12 million and 1 cent per share."
Sci/Tech,"Xerox Corp. has won several new document services deals and updated its content management and workflow software, it announced Tuesday."
Business,"Following a meeting Tuesday with US Airways Group Inc. president and CEO Bruce Lakefield, US Sen. Rick Santorum laid blame for the airline #39;s second bankruptcy filing on four pilots #39; union representatives from "
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday raised its annual dividend 38 percent, a move the world #39;s largest restaurant chain said is another sign of its revitalization."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 (REUTERS) - Microsoft Corp. today released a patch for its latest  quot;critical quot; security flaw affecting how Windows, Office and developer tools software process images in the JPEG image format."
Sports,"Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sports Network) - Marcelo Bielsa resigned as Argentina #39;s coach on Tuesday, despite leading his country to the final of Copa America and to an Olympic triumph this summer."
Sports,Vicente scored the opening goal and created the second to give Valencia a comfortable 2-0 victory over Anderlecht in their opening Champions League Group G match on Tuesday.
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles made several roster moves on Tuesday, including bringing back Dorsey Levens and placing Shawn Andrews on injured reserve."
World,"A car bomb has killed at least 47 people in the Iraqi capital, while an attack on an oil pipeline in the north left much of the country without power."
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq (AFP) - At least 15 people were killed as US jets spearheaded yet another assault on alleged Al-Qaeda fighters in Fallujah while Iraq #39;s premier warned that key elections may be delayed in areas of unrest."
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Sci/Tech,"AOL Making Portal and Search Changes\\Some big changes are in the making at AOL which will help to expand their content, channels, and advertising revenue past their paid internet service provider members and to the masses. And no, it's not the Netscape homepage! AOL is currently testing a preview of ..."
Sports," Manager Art Howe met with New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon and general manager Jim Duquette on Tuesday, one day after saying that if the team planned to fire him, it should do it now."
World, Pilots at Alitalia agreed Tuesday to nearly double their annual flying hours and accept lower pay  #151; the first breakthrough in talks aimed at keeping the near bankrupt Italian carrier in business.
Sports," Overconfidence usually isn't an issue when facing the nation's seventh ranked team on the road, yet Maryland has every reason to feel smug about its chances of winning Saturday against West Virginia."
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Tuesday  reported a 16 percent rise in quarterly net income as the  world's second largest software company benefited from steady  demand for its flagship database software."
World," Senate Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday battled over blame for a record increase in Medicare health premiums, which Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has criticized in his campaign to unseat President Bush."
World," The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to punish lawyers who file lawsuits deemed meritless by a judge, and bar them from shopping around for a sympathetic court."
Sci/Tech,"When the Hypersonic Missile Technology team at COLSA Corporation and the U.S. Army need to model hypersonic flight on a computer system, they #146;ll no longer have to wait two months to get results. They now can use one of the world #146;s largest and most powerful computers: a supercluster of 1,566 64-bit, dual-processor Apple Xserve G5 servers. Sep 14"
Sci/Tech,"ARLINGTON, VA - Members of three state public utilities promised a light regulatory touch on broadband over power line (BPL) service as electric companies begin to experiment with the alternative to traditional high-speed Internet service."
Business,"Argentina #39;s postponement of its International Monetary Fund loan program was  quot;very unadvisable quot; as the country tries to regain access to international credit markets, a global banking group said on Tuesday."
Business,"FRANKFURT Deutsche Bank, the largest bank in Germany, appears headed for an important executive overhaul aimed at turning problem areas of the business into profit centers over the coming year."
Sci/Tech,A remote attacker could take complete control over computers running many versions of Microsoft software by inserting malicious code in a JPEG image that executes through an unchecked buffer 
Sci/Tech,"BellSouth today announced it will use the routers that Cisco launched today to allow small and medium businesses and enterprise branches to receive cost-effective access to VoIP, call and content management, security and other applications previously "
Sports,Coach Jose Mourinho began his quest for a second successive Champions League title in the best way possible when his Chelsea side beat Paris St Germain 3-0 in their opening Group H match on Tuesday.
Sports, Canada #39;s Jacques Villeneuve is getting back into a Formula One driver #39;s seat. F1 team Renault announced that Villeneuve will test drive at Silverstone this week.
World,"LONDON Two campaigners for fathers #39; rights who penetrated Buckingham Palace dressed in Batman and Robin costumes were released on bail Tuesday, the police said."
World,"THE North Korean Government will allow the British ambassador to Pyongyang to travel to its border with China this week to investigate the explosion that occurred there five days ago -- initially reported as a nuclear blast, but now said to have been "
World,"Anxious civilians trickled back into Tal Afar Tuesday, digging through the rubble of buildings flattened during a nearly two-week siege by US-led forces targeting "
World,"VAN, Turkey After suffering a wave of criticism from European Union officials, women #39;s groups, newspaper columnists and finally from its own members, Turkey #39;s governing party abandoned a proposal on Tuesday to criminalize adultery."
World,CAIRO Arab foreign ministers agreed Tuesday to avoid a position on UN intervention in relations between Syria and Lebanon after Syria and Jordan disagreed over what approach to take.
World,"Prime Minister John Howard doesn #39;t have one new Tampa #39; #39; heading into next month #39;s Australian election, but two. The MV Tampa was the vessel Howard #39;s party rode to victory in November 2001, figuratively speaking."
World, Celtic crashed to their first ever Champions League defeat at Parkhead when they went down 3 1 to Spanish giants Barcelona in their Group F tie.
Sports," Chelsea coasted to a 3 0 win on Didier Drogba's two goals, Arsenal needed an own goal for victory and defending champion FC Porto was held to a 0 0 draw on the opening night of the Champions League season."
World," A decade after apartheid ended, South African filmmaking has come of age and is able to tell stories about the country's troubled past with humor and affection, several of the country's directors said on Tuesday."
World, Congressional investigators recommended Tuesday that the Census Bureau not include Americans living abroad as part of the U.S. census in 2010.
Sci/Tech," Prime Minister Tony Blair warned on Tuesday of the threat posed by climate change and urged support for the principles of the Kyoto accord on global warming, a treaty rejected by President Bush as unfair toward U.S. industry."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices ended higher on  Tuesday after soft August retail sales and a record high  current account deficit kept dealers focused on the possibility  of a slower pace of official interest rate hikes.
Sports, Coach Jose Mourinho began his quest for  a second successive Champions League title in the best way  possible when his Chelsea side beat Paris St. Germain 3 0 in  their opening Group H match Tuesday.
Business,The Zimbabwean state could take a 50 stake in the country's leading mining companies to crack down on what it claims is illegal use of export earnings.
World,The panel recommended that the warning should say that antidepressants can sometimes lead children to become suicidal.
Business,"Xilinx (XLNX:Nasdaq - news - research) took its place late Tuesday in a long, doleful list of chipmakers that have lowered third-quarter expectations."
Business,Ohio-based Federated Departments Stores Inc. is rebranding 184 of its regional department stores to its Macy #39;s name. The change should be completed by January and will give 
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! jumps into the music download biz while Ask Jeeves, Amazon soar; Oracle beats after the bell. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Bucking the broader market #39;s trend Tuesday, Internet stocks rallied on Yahoo!"
Sports,Green Bay #39;s victory over Carolina on Monday night featured an entertaining performance by Brett Favre. It wasn #39;t that the quarterback had one of his typical Favre nights.
Sports,"Overconfidence usually isn #39;t an issue when facing the nation #39;s seventh-ranked team on the road, yet Maryland has every reason to feel smug about its chances of winning Saturday against West Virginia."
Sports,"MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 14: Zee TV has refused to accept the Bombay High Courts suggestion to call for fresh bids for cricket telecast rights, setting the stage for a legal battle."
Sports,"Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Tony George announced a series of schedule changes Tuesday, including a return to four days of qualifying but with a new format that could give each car potentially 12 attempts to enter the 33-car lineup."
World,Guerrillas bombed a Baghdad shopping street full of police recruits and fired on a police van north of the capital Tuesday in attacks that killed at least 59 people and struck at the heart of the US strategy for fighting Iraq #39;s escalating 
Sci/Tech,"The UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, issues a dire warning on climate change as he sets out policies to tackle it."
Sports, Baseball commissioner Bud Selig had surgery Monday to remove a cancerous lesion from his forehead.
Sci/Tech,Patches released for flaws in software package that lets Windows files and printers be shared by Unix and Linux systems.
Sci/Tech,A preview page at Walmart.com reveals expected pricing and availability for Nintendo's DS handheld game player.
Sci/Tech,"The company reported net income of \$509 million in its first fiscal quarter, compared with \$440 million in income for the same quarter a year ago."
Sci/Tech,Handling of images could allow an attacker to take over your PC.
Sports,"The Dodgers are believed to be closing in on an agreement with free-agent outfielder Ricky Ledee, who would fill the left-handed-hitting reserve role left open by the retirement of Robin Ventura after last season."
Sports," Green Bay's win over Carolina in the first game of the season on ABC's ""Monday Night Football,"" was the second most watched prime time show of the week, trailing only NBC's debut episode of the ""Friends"" spinoff ""Joey."""
Sci/Tech, Handling of images could allow an attacker to take over your PC.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday it has found a new security flaw with its Windows XP operating system and warned that an attacker could infiltrate other computers by persuading their owners to open a specialized graphics file.
World," Vice President Dick Cheney turned Sen. John Kerry's own words against him Tuesday while criticizing the Democrat for calling the war in Iraq ""the wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time."""
Sci/Tech," Fancy an airplane trip that takes you nowhere, costs about  #36;3,000, and may make you vomit?"
Business," Todd Eberhard, a former New York  stockbroker and financial television personality, pleaded  guilty on Tuesday to cheating his clients out of millions of  dollars while generating excessive commissions for himself."
Business,"With the backing of President Hugo Chavez, Venezuela is setting up a state-owned telecoms firm to challenge dominant foreign owned operators."
World,The prime minister issues a dire warning on climate change as he sets out policies to tackle it.
World," Business software maker Oracle Corp.'s quarterly earnings exceeded analyst expectations, despite sluggish sales in a product line that the company hopes to bolster by completing a long sought takeover of rival PeopleSoft Inc.    The Redwood Shores based company said Tuesday it earned  $509 million, or 10 cents per share, during the three months ended in August, a 16 percent improvement from  $440 million, or 8 cents per share, at the same time last year..."
Business,"Celestica Inc. (CLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (CLS.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) cut its third-quarter earnings forecast on Tuesday, triggering a selling spree in its shares."
Business,AUSTIN Shares in Allied Waste Industries fell today after the waste hauler cut its 2004 profit outlook for the second time in as many months.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo and Musicmatch today announced they have signed an agreement for Yahoo to acquire Musicmatch for approximately US\$160 million in cash.
Sports,CORAL GABLES  Miami coach Larry Coker admits it took him a while to come down from Friday night #39;s 16-10 overtime victory against Florida State.
Sports,"Atlanta holds a 9-4 edge in the season series, and has won four of seven in New York...The doubleheader was the Braves #39; second in five days after they were swept at home by Philadelphia on September 8...The last doubleheader between these clubs at Shea "
World,"Australia #39;s government hasn #39;t accounted for 27 citizens in Iraq after an Islamic group said it took two Australians hostage, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
Sci/Tech,"Business software maker Oracle Corp.'s quarterly earnings exceeded analyst expectations, despite sluggish sales in a product line that the company hopes to bolster by completing a long-sought takeover of rival PeopleSoft Inc. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"European Southern Observatory -- Anybody who visits a high-altitude astronomical observatory at this time of the year will be impressed by the beauty of the Milky Way band that stretches across the sky.     Compared to the poor views from cities and other human conglomerations, the dark and bright nebulae come into view together with an astonishing palette of clear stellar colours..."
Sci/Tech,Software maker meets earnings projects but applications business languishes with unit's sales down 36 percent.
Sports,"California football Coach Jeff Tedford received a new five-year contract Monday to lead the Golden Bears through the 2009 season. The new deal replaces his existing agreement, which had three years remaining."
Sci/Tech, Philadelphia expanded free outdoor wireless Internet access on Tuesday as part of a multimillion dollar plan to connect the entire city by early 2006.
Business," Just ask ""Anna Karenina"" about Oprah.  The daytime talk show host, whose recommendation put the 19th  century novel on the best sellers list, has generated a rush of  interest in General Motors Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> new Pontiac G6  mid sized car, GM officials said on Tuesday."
Business,A former well-known New York stockbroker pleaded guilty Tuesday to cheating his clients out of millions of dollars and generating fraudulent commissions for himself.
Business,"Bond prices edged higher Tuesday, following release of a report showing a dip in retail sales last month. The price of the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose 5/32 point, or \$1."
Business,PARENT COMPANY FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES PLANS TO CHANGE ALL OF THEIR REGIONAL DEPARTMENT STORE CHAINS TO THE MACY #39;S NAME IN JANUARY.
Sci/Tech,"A security flaw in the way many Microsoft applications process JPEG images could allow an attacker to gain control over a computer running the software, Microsoft warned this week."
Sci/Tech,IBM is set to begin offering a range of new services designed to bring the benefits of radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems to industrial firms and mid-size businesses.
Sci/Tech,"She sees Xerox becoming more of an information-services firm. Observers are skeptical, but Mulcahy says she #39;ll buy consultancies if necessary."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer, maker of the iPod music player and online iTunes Music Store, is likely to be forced into a multimillion-pound payout to Apple Corporation, the Beatles #39; management "
Sci/Tech,Philadelphia expanded free outdoor wireless Internet access on Tuesday as part of a multimillion-dollar plan to connect the entire city by early 2006.
Sports,"BEIJING: Big-hitting Taylor Dent rained down 16 aces Tuesday on the way to a first-round victory at the \$500,000 China Open before the skies dropped water to wash away play."
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Ticker) -- The New York Yankees hope to recover from another pitching collapse when they face the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in the second game of their series."
Sports,  The Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets continue their five game series following a doubleheader split Monday.
World,"Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 13 September 2004: - - Hurricane Ivan, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the Caribbean, killed at least 16 people in Jamaica, where it wrecked houses and washed away roads on Saturday, but appears to have spared "
World,A member of the campaign group Fathers 4 Justice tonight claimed he took secret pictures inside Buckingham Palace more than a month before a fellow protester climbed the walls of the Queens official residence.
World," Israel #39;s security cabinet approved cash advances on Tuesday to entice Gaza settlers to evacuate their homes, as police investigated death threats against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sparked by his pullout plan."
World,"Two years after the Tibetan government-in-exile renewed negotiations with China, after a full decade, on the question of Tibet, a delegation of the Dalai Lamas special envoys left for a tour of the Middle Kingdom on the weekend."
Business,"In a first-of-its kind deal, Comcast (Quote, Chart) has struck a broad content distribution pact with Sony Pictures that includes plans to expand its video-on-demand (define) menu."
Business," Celestica late Tuesday came out with a profit and revenue warning for its third quarter, saying some of its biggest customers were reducing orders for the company #39;s electronics equipment."
Business,"Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, reached an agreement with pilots to increase work hours and reduce pay ahead of tomorrow #39;s deadline set by Chief Executive Giancarlo Cimoli, union officials said."
Business,"Lawmakers on Tuesday urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission to move to reform the oversight of credit-rating agencies, with one suggesting its power "
Sports,LONDON: Sri Lanka survived a scare as they nearly lost their opening match of the Champions Trophy at the hands of Zimbabwe at The Oval.
Sports,"Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Vikings added some much- needed depth to its secondary on Tuesday by signing veterans Terrance Shaw and Ralph Brown."
World," Arab foreign ministers backed Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday against international calls to remove Syrian forces from its tiny neighbor, even though several Arab nations have publicly stepped up pressure on Syria to comply."
Sci/Tech," Television shopping in Europe is projected to nearly double to 8.8 billion euros ( #36;10.8 billion) by 2008 as more households sign up for digital TV service, according to a study released Wednesday."
Sports,"Playing in the final group and seemingly a lock to earn a job on the PGA TOUR next year, Hearn squandered six shots and was on the cut line until coming up with two of the biggest putts of his career -- a 15-foot par save on the 17th and a 40-foot birdie "
Sports,The Marlins homered three times in a six-run third inning to lift Florida to a victory over the Montreal Expos at U.S. Cellular Field.
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Antidepressants should come with the nation's strongest warning - in a black box on the label - that they can sometimes spur suicidal behavior in children and teenagers, the government's scientific advisers decided Tuesday.    It's a rare risk, and therefore families need detailed information on how to balance that concern with the need to treat depression, which itself can lead to suicide, cautioned advisers to the Food and Drug Administration..."
Sci/Tech,"By DIANE SCARPONI     UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- According to a surprising Yale University study, older recreational gamblers seem to be healthier than non-gamblers..."
Sci/Tech,"By EDDIE PELLS    (AP) -- It might be time for workout warriors to stack a couple more weight plates onto the pile. A recent study showed that many inexperienced weightlifters don't come close to pumping enough iron to change the shape of their muscles, or really get any benefit at all..."
Sci/Tech,"By LINDSEY TANNER    CHICAGO (AP) -- The number of people hospitalized in the United States because of the flu has climbed substantially over the past two decades to an average of more than 200,000 a year, in large part because of the aging of the population, a government study found.    Severe cases of the flu can result in pneumonia, dehydration or a worsening of chronic medical conditions, and can be life-threatening - especially for the very old or the very young..."
Sci/Tech,The computing giant talks up new storage products and plans after a major sales stumble.
Sci/Tech,A Florida park helps parents keep track of kids with radio ID tags from Texas Instruments.
Business,"Researchers say the industry bled 403,000 jobs between March 2001 and April 2004, and the high-tech market continues to shrink."
Business,"com September 14, 2004, 2:26 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Business,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and Polycom have formed a multi-year joint venture that will add Polycom #39;s conferencing functionality to Microsoft Office Live Meeting."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD HILLS, United States : Tiger Woods was inspired for a top effort at the Ryder Cup long before United States captain Hal Sutton prodded him with talk about past failures and his place in golf history."
World,"WASHINGTON: The United States said on Tuesday a blast in North Korea last week that stirred fears of a nuclear explosion might have been demolition work for a power project, as Pyongyang has asserted."
Sci/Tech,"  A Sun Microsystems official at the BorCon conference here on Tuesday touted the Java Community Process (JCP) for amending the Java programming language, but did not have any revelations pertaining to industry calls for making Java available under an open source format."
Sci/Tech,"A security flaw in the way many Microsoft Corp. applications process JPEG images could allow an attacker to gain control over a computer running the software, Microsoft warned Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,It's a hacker's nightmare but a dream for bankers and spies: A computer network so secure that even the simplest attempts to eavesdrop will interrupt the flow of data and alert administrators to the snooping.
Sci/Tech,"By FADI KHALIL    SOUTHERN SHOUNEH, Jordan (AP) -- Jordan has gone from providing one computer for every 82 students to one for every 17 in its drive to become a leader in information technology, the minister in charge of the campaign told a conference on Tuesday.    Minister of Information and Communication Technology Fawaz Zu'bi said the dramatic increase in access to computers for students was logged last year..."
Sports,"A fight broke out at a major league baseball game between the Oakland A #39;s and Texas Rangers Monday night, and the incident should spark action to eliminate this problem in the future."
Sports,Sri Lanka made an unimpressive entry into the Champions Trophy as they overcame a magnificent Zimbabwe side by four wickets at The Oval.
World," A huge explosion tore through a crowded market close to a Baghdad police headquarters building yesterday, killing at least 47 people in the capital #39;s deadliest single attack in six months."
World," Iceland Prime Minister David Oddsson, Europe's longest serving premier, is stepping down after a 13 year tenure marked by the transformation of his island country with free market policies."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The intensity,  expectation and pressure began to heighten for the 35th Ryder  Cup on Tuesday as the United States and Europe completed the  first day of official team practice."
World," Business software maker Oracle Corp.'s quarterly earnings exceeded analyst expectations, overcoming sluggish sales in a product line that the company hopes to bolster by completing a long sought takeover of rival PeopleSoft Inc.    The Redwood Shores based company said Tuesday it earned  $509 million, or 10 cents per share, during the three months ended in August, a 16 percent improvement from  $440 million, or 8 cents per share, at the same time last year..."
World," President Bush's nominee to head the CIA promised Tuesday to shed his political past and provide precise, objective and independent intelligence to the president and Congress. But after a 4 1/2 hour confirmation hearing, some Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee were not convinced..."
Business,"CHICAGO _ Discount brokerage Charles Schwab Corp. on Tuesday settled regulators #39; allegations that it allowed scores of improper mutual fund trades, agreeing to pay a \$350,000 fine."
Business,Britain #39;s homeowners were warned by a senior member of the Bank of England #39;s interest-rate committee yesterday to brace themselves for the  quot;significant probability quot; that house prices will fall by up to 30.
Sports,"Hal Sutton, at his press conference yesterday afternoon, was asked if his desperation to regain the Ryder Cup might encourage a repeat of the bad behaviour at Brookline in 1999."
Sports,Didier Drogba silenced the Paris St-Germain crowd who had booed his every move with a two-goal performance that made the striker look worth every penny of his 24 million transfer from Marseilles.
Sports,"Jacques Villeneuve is in line for a shock return to Formula One with Renault as temporary replacement for Jarno Trulli. The former world champion, dropped by BAR last season, had a seat fitting "
Sports," Steve Yzermans reign as the longest serving captain in NHL history is not over yet. The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday re signed Yzerman to a one year contract, ensuring the veteran center his 19th year as team captain."
World,"VIENNA, SEPTEMBER 14: After two years of investigating Irans atomic programme, the UN nuclear watchdog still cannot rule out that Tehran has a secret atom-bomb project as Washington insists, the agencys chief said on Tuesday."
World,SINN Fein boss Gerry Adams plans to start tomorrow #39;s Ulster peace talks by handing Tony Blair a bug found at the party #39;s offices.
Sports,Middlesbrough narrowed the gap within two points with the top four after grabbing a 3-2 win over Manchester City in the Premier League at the Riverside Stadium on Monday.
Business,"Oracle, the world #39;s second largest software producer, has seen first quarter profits surge 16 on the back of strong sales of database products."
Sci/Tech," Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc said Tuesday it will begin selling a personal digital assistant Sept 25 equipped with an organic electroluminescent display, a next generation monitor."
Sports,"Patience was something Arsne Wenger felt his Arsenal side lacked in the opening game of last season #39;s Champions League campaign, when Inter Milan took advantage to romp home 3-0."
World,A rift has emerged between the US and Europe over how harshly to deal with Iran and its suspect nuclear program. The Europeans are ignoring American suggestions and circulating their own recommendations to 
Business," US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A>,  desperately trying to slash costs in bankruptcy to ensure  survival, may not be able to find much relief through a  potential sale of its assets, analysts said on Tuesday."
World," The United States plans to rejoin the international body that regulates the global coffee trade. Assistant Secretary of State Anthony Wayne will make the formal announcement Wednesday, the State Department said in a statement."
World, The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to allow a Wisconsin anti abortion group to run political ads this fall that criticize Democrats.
Business, Japanese stocks are expected to move  little on Wednesday following lackluster trading in the United  States and as investors take a breather after the Tokyo  market's recent gains.
Business," The U.S. Army on Tuesday awarded  General Dynamics Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GD.N</A> the lead role in developing a new  warfighter communications system, with Lockheed Martin Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LMT.N. target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LMT.N.</A> to get an equal share of the work, which GD said was  worth  $7 billion through 2018."
World," Iran could acquire a nuclear bomb in  the next one to four years and would become more willing to aid  terrorist groups once it has an atomic capability, according to  a U.S. study released on Tuesday."
World,Strained relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia could prevent the Axum obelisk's return to Ethiopia from Italy.
World,A ban on hunting with dogs in England and Wales is expected to be backed by MPs on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," No one in advertising can doubt the power of juvenile humor. Now, Marvin Waldman wants to put it to good use. The former executive creative director at Young   Rubicam in New York, who left in 1999 to focus on social marketing projects, has come up with a bumper sticker and Web site introducing a phrase he says can bring Democrats and Republicans together: ""Cheney is a Dick."""
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The federal government will be making a huge mistake if it gives the provinces more money for health without attaching conditions to ensure it is spent to reform the system, says Roy Romanow."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average opened down  0.15 percent on Wednesday as investors took a breather from the  market's recent rises and sold shares of gainers such as Sharp  Corp.
Business,VIENNA OPEC oil ministers are meeting on Wednesday in Vienna to consider changes to the group #39;s formal output ceiling even as crude prices remain high despite the cartel #39;s efforts to lower them.
Business,"Over 17,000 former Enron or Enron-affiliated workers, who had money tied to four pension plans when the company collapsed in 2001 amidst revelations of accounting fraud, will receive their benefit payments."
Sci/Tech,"Vendors Hewlett Packard, Alcatel and S2io each announced 10 Gigabit Ethernet products Monday that are aimed squarely at enterprise data centers."
Sci/Tech,"A computer technician who prosecutors said made possible the largest identity theft in US history, surpassing \$US50 million (\$A71."
Sci/Tech,"STUNNING images have captured what astronomers call  quot;the graceful interactions of a galactic ballet, played out on a stage some 300 million light years away quot;."
Sports,Chelsea coasted to a 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain thanks to two Didier Drogba goals to open Champions League play in style Tuesday.
Sports,American Taylor Dent has squeezed in an opening-round victory over Australian Peter Luczak before rain washed out the rest of the day #39;s play at the China Open at Beijing.
Sports, The Detroit Red Wings Tuesday re signed center Steve Yzerman to a one year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Sports,Barry Bonds didn #39;t have to worry about another  quot;not-in-my-ballpark quot; manager ordering his team to pitch around the San Francisco slugger.
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi will make his first appearance since late July, as the former American League MVP was inserted in the starting lineup for Tuesday night #39;s game against the Kansas City Royals at "
World,A rift has surfaced between the United States and the European Union over how to deal with Iran over its suspected nuclear weapons programme.
World,"Mohamed Al Fayed tonight vowed to continue his campaign to see three photographers who took pictures of Diana, Princess of Wales, and his son Dodi at the scene of their deadly crash, convicted of invasion of privacy."
World,Malaysia #39;s former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to find out on Wednesday whether he can return immediately to active politics.
Business,"As hurricane Ivan roared northwards yesterday through the Gulf of Mexico towards landfall in the US as early as this evening, Wall Street analysts warned that the damage could extend beyond buildings into the wider economy."
Business,"Oracle on Tuesday announced a 16 percent increase in its first-quarter net income, attributing the gain to demand for its database software, Oracle Database 10g."
Business,LONDON Citigroup told employees on Tuesday that it regretted executing a recent E11 billion bond trade that angered its peers in Europe and sparked an investigation by Britain #39;s market regulator.
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://news.com.com/NokiajoinsSecureDigitalindustrygroup/2100-1039_3-5365922.html"">Nokia joins Secure Digital industry group</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>CNET News.com</nobr>"
World,Iran could acquire a nuclear bomb in the next one to four years and would become more willing to aid terrorist groups once it has an atomic 
World,JAKARTA A bomb in Jakarta 11 days before Indonesia #39;s presidential election may lead voters to decide a neck-and-neck race based on security concerns.
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO Business software maker Oracle #39;s quarterly earnings barely exceeded analyst expectations, despite sluggish sales."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet Engineering Task Force has nixed Microsoft #39;s Sender ID proposal because of patent concerns. By Thomas Claburn. The Internet Engineering Task Force, an international standards organization, has "
Sports,"STUART O #39;GRADY finishedthird behind American David Zabriskie in the 165.8km 11th stage of the Tour of Spain today. Despite a furious chase by the peloton close to the finish, Zabriskie, who had gone it alone "
Sports," Barry Bonds didn't have to worry about another ""not in my ballpark"" manager ordering his team to pitch around the San Francisco slugger. Ned Yost of the Milwaukee Brewers swore he wouldn't hold another walk fest for Bonds, who entered a three game series at Miller Park on Tuesday night one home run shy of joining Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron in the 700 homer club."
World," President Vladimir Putin says he will fight terror by consolidating security agencies and further tightening political control over the country. But his tough tactics risk alienating the public support he needs, and allies abroad seem to be ignoring his pleas to crack down on Chechen separatists."
Sci/Tech,EA #39;s Lord of the Rings-themed RTS is marching into stores nationwide. Precious details inside... Electronic Arts has announced today that the company has shipped their latest title based on the popular Lord 
Sports," Jason Giambi returned to the New York Yankees' lineup Tuesday night for the first time since July 23, batting sixth against the Kansas City Royals."
World, Tropical Storm Jeanne formed Tuesday in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to hit Puerto Rico with strong wind and heavy rain by Wednesday morning.
Sci/Tech,"Warnings on computer games are not big enough, and more needs to be done to help parents understand age limts, a government minister has said."
Sports," Kobe Bryant's attorneys asked a judge Monday to make sure the NBA star doesn't have to answer questions about other ""consensual relationships"" as he defends himself against a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape."
Business,THOUSANDS of construction workers and victims of asbestos were today making their way through central Sydney to rally outside a general meeting of James Hardie shareholders.
Business,"RBC, 14.09.2004, Moscow 16:47:50.News about Russian President Vladimir Putin #39;s approval of Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov #39;s proposal to exchange a stake in Gazprom for Rosneft assets spurred an upward trend on the stock market, traders say."
Business,"SunTrust Banks (NYSE: STI) will close about 60 branches after the completion of its acquisition of Memphis, Tenn.-based National Commerce Financial Corp."
Business,"  Mutual fund companies will feel the impact of the improper trading scandal for years, the president of the industry #39;s trade group cautioned."
Business,"China Yangtze Power Co., Shanghai Baosteel Group and State Grid Corp. will invest 8 billion yuan (\$964 million) in China Construction Bank in a reorganization valuing the nation #39;s third-largest lender at 194 billion yuan."
Sci/Tech,"The competition arrayed against Apple in the growing online music market is shifting. In a deal valued at US\$160 million, Yahoo! announced today the acquisition of one-time Apple partner Musicmatch."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O released on Tuesday a patch for its latest  quot;critical quot; rated security flaw affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software programs."
Sci/Tech,"A computer technician who prosecutors said made possible the largest identity theft in US history, surpassing \$50 million (?40 million), pleaded guilty Tuesday "
Sports,Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba netted twice to fire last season #39;s semifinalists Chelsea to a clinical 3-0 victory over hapless Paris St.
Sports,MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- Barry Bonds tries to go where just two players have gone before when the San Francisco Giants visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.
Sports,"Kansas City, MO -- New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi will make his first appearance since late July, as the former American League MVP was inserted in the starting lineup for Tuesday night #39;s game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium "
World,Over 50 people were killed when a car bomb exploded at a police station and recruitment center in Haifa Street in central Baghdad.
World,"The United States reassured Turkey over a military operation in northern Iraq which has reportedly claimed the lives of ethnic Turkmen civilians, but Ankara appeared unimpressed."
World,"Australia hoped to finalise negotiations with East Timor over oil and gas reserves by the end of the year, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. reported revenue and earnings growth in its first fiscal quarter, with its revenue from new software licenses rising 7 percent, to \$563 million."
Sci/Tech,"Software asset management tools vendor LogicLibrary on Wednesday plans to announce its acquisition of BugScan, which provides security analysis capabilities to identify code vulnerabilities before application deployment."
Business,VIENNA: Oils record price surge has thrust the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) into the political spotlight more than any time since the 1970s.
Business," Oracle Corp.  on Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise in quarterly profit fueled by steady demand for its flagship database software, but executives warned that customers were still cautious about spending on technology."
World, UNITED NATIONS (AP)   The United States softened its threat of oil sanctions against Sudan on Tuesday to try to get Security Council approval for a resolution pressuring Khartoum to rein in Arab militias accused of attacking civilians in western Darfur.
Business," Despite a year of negative headlines, the investing public doesn't understand the mutual fund scandal, couldn't care less and hasn't lost much confidence in the fund families where they invest, says a new study released this week."
World," FREDERICTON (CP)   The New Brunswick government says there was nothing it could do to prevent the abrupt closure of a major pulp mill in the province, short of buying the cash strapped operation."
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Tuesday  reported a 16 percent rise in quarterly profit fueled by steady  demand for its flagship database software, but executives  warned that customers were still cautious about spending on  technology."
World, Highlights from the eight states that held primaries Tuesday:
Sports," San Francisco quarterback Tim Rattay and running back Kevan Barlow are questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona, the latest misery in the 49ers' 1 11 season."
Business,"Several OPEC members argued that the organization should raise its price band, but ministers remained deadset against hiking its official production quotas in a bid to stabilize the oil market."
Business,The rate of inflation rose in August for the fourth successive month as this year #39;s series of interest rate rises drove up the cost of buying a house.
Business,"Citigroup, the world #39;s biggest bank, yesterday issued an humiliating apology to its staff after a bond trading coup in August that sparked investigations by regulators across Europe."
Sci/Tech,"Now that digital cameras have overtaken film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a familiar problem: bulging image files and folders filling up computer hard drives."
Sports,"The intensity, expectation and pressure began to heighten for the 35th Ryder Cup on Tuesday as the United States and Europe completed the first day of official team practice."
Sports,"Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One champion, may drive for Renault in this year #39;s final three races if he impresses in tests today and tomorrow, team manager Flavio Briatore said."
Sports,"The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenceman Nick Schultz to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Schultz established career-highs in games played (79), goals (6), assists (10), points (16), shots (72) and plus/minus rating (12) last season."
World,Hurricane Ivan has entered the Gulf of Mexico packing maximum sustained winds of near 160 miles-an-hour. The National Hurricane Center says gusts are even higher and Ivan remains an  quot;extremely dangerous quot; Category Five hurricane.
Sci/Tech,A vulnerability in Windows XP and other products means JPEG viruses may not remain just a hoary myth.\
World," A militant group threatened Wednesday to attack Iraqi universities if Iraqi authorities continued to permit women to study alongside men, according to a videotape broadcast on the Arab language Al Arabiya television station."
World," A lawsuit against Unocal Corp. over alleged atrocities that occurred during a 1990s pipeline project in Myanmar can proceed before a jury, a California judge ruled Tuesday."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   First the premiers snubbed Paul Martin's breakfast invitation. Then the prime minister reacted in kind to their demand for  #36;36.5 billion in new health care funding.
Sports," Virginia Derby Grimes, a two time Curtis Cup player who underwent spinal fusion surgery in 2002, will face Corey Weworski in the championship match of the U.S. Women's Mid Amateur."
World," If you're looking for President Bush, don't bother searching the White House. Bush has not spent a full day in Washington since Aug. 2  #151; roaming the country rather than staying in the Oval Office as he seeks a second term."
World," Sen. John Kerry trumpeted his health care program Tuesday as a recipe to bring down soaring medical costs, rejecting Republican contentions that a Democratic plan would mean a government takeover."
World, The commission that proposed three presidential candidate debates says time is running out for the Bush and Kerry campaigns to agree on details so organizers can finalize their plans.
Business,"Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison, who last week won a federal judge #39;s support for his US\$7.7 billion bid for PeopleSoft Inc, now needs to woo PeopleSoft customers to complete his plan to boost sales."
Business,"Citigroup #39;s head of global capital markets, Thomas Maheras, sent a memo to employees apologising for a series of bond transactions last month which are now the subject of an investigation by the UK Financial Services Authority."
Business,"US retail sales dipped in August and the most comprehensive gauge of the US international trade gap widened to a record in the second quarter, government reports released on Tuesday showed."
Business,"Tightness in the labour market notwithstanding, the prospects for hiring in the third quarter are down from the second quarter, according to the new Manpower Employment Outlook Survey."
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT has found a new security flaw with its Windows XP operating system, warning an attacker could infiltrate other computers by persuading their owners to open a specialised graphics file."
World,"JERUSALEM Israel #39;s security cabinet on Tuesday approved a compensation package that would pay roughly \$200,000 to \$300,000 to each Jewish family that agreed to leave the Gaza Strip under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s withdrawal plan."
World,Turkey yesterday shelved plans to criminalise adultery which were threatening the country #39;s prospects of joining the European Union.
Business,"Plans to strip car makers of their exclusive right to sell spare parts such as bumpers, bonnets and headlights were outlined yesterday, as part of a drive to open up a 10bn market across Europe."
Sports,Marcelo Bielsa quit as coach of Argentina #39;s soccer team less then three weeks after guiding it to the nation #39;s first Olympic title in 52 years at the Athens Games.
Sports,"ROD LAVER, the last of only two men to win tennis #39; calender year Grand Slam, believes Roger Federer can become the first modern-day player to emulate his rare feat."
World,"Jewish settlers in the occupied territories will soon be able to claim compensation, sometimes of more than 270,000, under guidelines approved yesterday by Israel #39;s security cabinet for the Gaza withdrawal plan."
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Oracle Corp.'s quarterly earnings exceeded analyst expectations, overcoming sluggish sales in a product line that the company hopes to bolster by completing a long sought takeover of rival PeopleSoft Inc."
World," With little debate, House lawmakers on Tuesday included themselves as part of a pay raise that all federal employees will receive next year."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average fell 0.38  percent by mid morning on Wednesday as investors took a  breather from the market's recent rises and sold shares of  gainers such as Sharp Corp.
World,The government is set to unveil standards for the healthcare of children and adolescents on Wednesday.
World," Antidepressants should come with the nation's strongest warning   in a black box on the label   that they can sometimes spur suicidal behavior in children and teenagers, the government's scientific advisers decided Tuesday.    It's a rare risk, and therefore families need detailed information on how to balance that concern with the need to treat depression, which itself can lead to suicide, cautioned advisers to the Food and Drug Administration..."
Business,"The threat of \$50 a barrel for the New York price seemed very real last month, but in the end it turned out to be a near miss. Still, there is plenty for Opec to think about as the group #39;s energy ministers gather in Vienna."
Business,Canon Inc. and Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday they will start selling large-screen flat-panel TVs next year that boast better images and consume less power than plasma display panels and liquid crystal displays.
Business,"Lagging sales and lower-to-flat net vehicle pricing has General Motors Corp. searching for ways to trim costs, but the world #39;s largest automaker doesn #39;t expect drastic operational changes "
Sci/Tech," Yahoo! is joining the music download arena with the  $160m acquistion of Musicmatch, which sees it playing catch up with established competitors such as Apple #39;s iTunes, Coca Cola #39;s MyCokeMusic and MSN Music."
Sci/Tech,The old bromide that promises you can #39;t get a computer virus by looking at an image file crumbled a bit further Tuesday when Microsoft announced a critical vulnerability in its software #39;s handling of the ubiquitous JPEG graphics format.
Sci/Tech,"Now that digital cameras have overtaken film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a familiar problem -- what to do with the bulging image files and folders filling up computer hard drives?"
Sports,"Their personalities couldn #39;t be more different but when it comes to their approach to the game of golf, Ryder Cup captains Hal Sutton and Bernhard Langer are two halves of the same ball marker."
Sports,Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa has made a surprising decision of resigning on Tuesday after he steered his country to their first Olympic soccer gold medal in Athens.
Sports,"     ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Ticker)   The Minnesota Wild on Tuesday re signed defenseman Nick Schultz to a new contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed."
Sports,"     COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker)    The Columbus Blue Jackets retained a pair of players Tuesday, re signing goaltender Marc Denis and right wing David Vyborny to multi year contracts."
World,"North Korea may delay discussions to prepare a fourth round of six-nation talks aimed at dismantling the communist nation #39;s nuclear programs, US and UK government officials said."
Sports," NASHVILLE, Tenn., (Sports Network) - The Tennessee Titans,  who lost kicker Joe Nedney for the season due to a hamstring  injury, have announced that they will bring Gary Anderson out  of retirement for the second time."
Sports," SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Sports Network) - The San Francisco  49ers Tuesday re-signed general manager Terry Donahue to a  multi-year contract. As per team policy, financial terms were  not released, but the deal is a four-year extension and will  run through 2009."
Sports," EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., (Sports Network) - The Minnesota  Vikings added some much- needed depth to its secondary on  Tuesday by signing veterans Terrance Shaw and Ralph Brown."
Business,Opec is under pressure to lift official production levels at a critical meeting today as global crude prices rose again on the back of pipeline attacks in Iraq and hurricanes heading for the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,"France #39;s largest media group, Vivendi Universal, yesterday revealed that first-half net losses had nearly trebled to 1.86bn (1."
Business,The European commission yesterday lambasted European carmakers for an unprecedented campaign to overturn its plans to throw open the 10bn (6.
Business,"LOS ANGELES: McDonald #39;s Corp yesterday raised its annual dividend 38 per cent, a move the world #39;s largest restaurant chain said is another sign of its revitalisation."
Business,Boots is to shut down its lossmaking dentistry and chiropody services as part of its drive to focus on its high street retail chain.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! yesterday became the latest big name to make its presence felt in the burgeoning market for online music. The internet portal agreed a \$160m (89m) deal to acquire Musicmatch, a San Diego-based firm "
World,"When Napier man Matthew White moved to the Caribbean to work seven months ago, he expected an idyllic paradise with plenty of sun, palm trees, beautiful lagoons, and white sand beaches, however he never planned for one of the storms of the century."
World,"The United States has toned down its threat of UN sanctions against Sudan, but said oil sanctions should be considered if the African nation does not stop the violence in the troubled Darfur region."
Sci/Tech, Yahoo Inc. is buying online jukebox provider Musicmatch Inc. for  #36;160 million in a deal designed to broaden the Internet giant's appeal with the growing audience of consumers who buy songs off the Web.
Sports, The World Cup returned to Canada after 13 long years. How long hockey will be gone is anyone's guess.
Sci/Tech, Belkin on Tuesday announced a wireless remote technology that would beam live video to a remote monitor.
Business," Winemaker Robert Mondavi Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOND.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOND.O</A>, in the process of recapitalizing by eliminating the  controlling voting rights of the Mondavi family, said on  Tuesday that Michael Mondavi had resigned as an officer and  vice chairman."
Business," U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said  on Tuesday the U.S. trade deficit with China was too large,  less than a week after the government reported that the overall  U.S. trade gap hit its second highest monthly level ever in  July."
Business,"Union delegates, asbestos victims and workers are marching from Melbourne #39;s Trades Hall to the Stock Exchange, calling on James Hardie to provide sufficient funds for asbestos victims."
Sci/Tech,The new product incorporates commercial and open source networking platforms with integrated management tools and identity-based services.
Sci/Tech,"Mobile handset manufacturers Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Siemens and Sony Ericsson have announced their co-operation in the Mobile Broadcast Services work, launched under the auspices of the sector trade association, the Open Mobile Alliance."
Sports,Shane Doan scored 34 seconds into the third period to break a 2-2 tie and give Canada a 3-2 win over Finland in the championship game of the World Cup of Hockey on Tuesday.
Sports,"Bringing an appropriate end to their odd stay, Jeff Conine drove in the go-ahead run with a walk and the Marlins beat the Montreal Expos 8-6 Tuesday for a sweep of their miniseries at US Cellular Field."
World,"Germany, France and Britain formally submitted a draft resolution Tuesday to the InternationalAtomic Energy Agency (IAEA), setting a deadline for Iran to respond to concern about its nuclear program."
World," It was  #39;unbelievably easy #39; to breech security quot; and,  quot;.. it #39;s easier to get onto the Queen #39;s balcony than see my own children quot;."
World,"Israeli authorities have launched an investigation into death threats against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and other officials supporting his disengagement plan from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, Jerusalem police said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Handset manufacturers unite to develop TV-enabled mobile phones, but dont expect to tune in on your cell phone anytime soon. In an attempt to make cell phones smarter and more expensive, the top five mobile "
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - The Tennessee Titans, who lost kicker Joe Nedney for the season due to a hamstring injury, have announced that they will bring Gary Anderson out of retirement for the second time."
World,"A man convicted of murdering eight children in a frenzied knife attack at a primary school three years ago was hanged in Osaka yesterday, in Japan #39;s first execution for a year."
Sports, Rookie Scott Kazmir outpitched Pedro Martinez to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays over Boston 5 2 Tuesday night and sent the Red Sox to consecutive losses for the first time in more than five weeks.
World, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi arrived in Brazil on Tuesday on the first leg of a three country trip that will also include Mexico and the United States.
World," Australia sent a special hostage rescue team to Iraq as it tried to unravel the mystery surrounding claims that Islamic militants had kidnapped two Australian security guards, officials said."
Sci/Tech," Britain's Tony Blair pledged on Tuesday to force international action on global warming, despite the reluctance of big powers like the United States."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average fell 0.29  percent by midday on Wednesday as investors took a breather  from the market's recent rises and sold shares of gainers such  as Sharp Corp. and other technology issues.
Business,"On Monday, billionaire Kirk Kerkorian sold Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for the third time. As a Hollywood reconciliation story, that means Kerkorian has bought and sold the venerable movie studio more times than Elizabeth Taylor married Richard Burton."
Business,The government's pension insurer said Tuesday that it wants the authority to place liens on the assets of companies in bankruptcy such as US Airways when those companies do not make required payments to their pension plans.
Business,"Expressing impatience with the Securities and Exchange Commission, lawmakers said in a hearing yesterday that they will act to force stronger oversight of the influential credit rating business if the agency doesn't soon move on its own."
Business,"Northwest Airlines did not violate its own privacy policy and did not mislead customers when it shared passenger records with the government as part of a secret airline security project after the terrorist attacks in 2001, the Department of Transportation has ruled."
Business,"The Bush administration asked Congress on Tuesday for permission to transfer nearly \$3.5 billion from Iraqi water, sewer and electricity projects to pressing security, economic and electoral programs, acknowledging that increasing violence has forced a sharp shift in its rebuilding effort."
Business,"The hotel business in Washington has largely bounced back since Sept. 11, 2001, argue some of the 3,800 hotel workers threatening a strike, but not for them."
Business,"The Internal Revenue Service has filed a \$15 million claim against  AmeriDebt Inc. of Germantown in anticipation that the controversial credit-counseling firm's tax-exempt status will be overturned, according to documents filed in federal bankruptcy court."
Business,"  Ski buff Ashleigh Strobel envisioned an early winter wonderland for her wedding next month: royal-blue and white snow globes as centerpieces at each table, snowflake-shaped cookie cutters as favors and, glimmering over everything, eight crystal chandeliers lighting the reception hall behind the Walkersville Fire House."
Sports,Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership and intelligence he exhibited leading up to the game.
Sports,"TORONTO, Sept. 14 -- The World Cup returned to Canada after 13 long years."
Sports,"Once the Ryder Cup matches begin Friday at Oakland Hills Country Club, the ideals of sportsmanship and civility will be more difficult to achieve than they are to talk about."
Sports,Virginia Tech officials have been in contact with their counterparts at Duke as well as the ACC over concern about the impact Hurricane Ivan might have on Saturday's game.
Sports,"Howard's 0-2 start and the threat of rain from Hurricane Ivan have slowed ticket sales for Saturday's Prince George's Classic at FedEx Field, organizers said Tuesday."
Business,"In a move to expand its role in the online music business, Yahoo will buy Musicmatch, a company that sells music online, for \$160 million."
Business,The United States hit a record deficit of \$166.2 billion last quarter in trade and capital flows with the rest of the world.
Business,Oil ministers are meeting to consider raising the formal output ceiling as crude prices remain stubbornly high despite OPEC's persistent efforts to lower them.
World," Senate leaders want to create a strong national intelligence director with budgetary authority but would leave the Pentagon in charge of some military spy agencies, The Associated Press learned Tuesday.    Sen..."
Business,The federal loan board that was created in 2001 to help assure the survival of the floundering airline industry may ultimately face the opposite task.
Business,"VIENNA: Opec is keeping its foot to the pedal on production in a bid to drag down oil prices but may be reluctant to rubber-stamp extra supplies by lifting official output limits, Saudi Arabia said yesterday."
Business,"  Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a plan Tuesday to merge state oil company Rosneft into Gazprom, a move that would end restrictions on foreign ownership in the giant gas company, according to published reports."
Sci/Tech,"Following the release Tuesday of a new interoperable version of Linux, analysts said the standard should go along way towards preventing a serious roadblock to widespread acceptance of Linux "
Sci/Tech,"na move to expand its role in the online music business, Yahoo announced yesterday that it would buy Musicmatch, a company that sells music online, for \$160 million."
Sports,"The Ryder Cup is always emotional, which ensures that it will be compelling. No other event in golf stirs up similar passions, and nobody involved seems immune to it."
World,BAGHDAD: At least 75 people were killed yesterday in a Baghdad car bombing and in an ambush on police in Baquba as fighting flared between US troops and insurgents in Ramadi.
Business,"The Oracle Corporation reported Tuesday that first-quarter earnings had risen 16 percent on strong demand for its flagship database programs, enabling the company "
Business,"Brokerage giant Charles Schwab Corp. agreed yesterday to pay \$350,000 to end a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into allegations that its brokers improperly allowed some "
Sports,"Bringing an appropriate end to his team #39;s odd stay, Jeff Conine drove in the go-ahead run with a walk in the seventh inning yesterday and the Marlins beat the Montreal Expos, 8-6, for "
Sports,"Wherever Barry Bonds turned Tuesday night, he was confronted with another symbol of his conflicting legacy. Hanging over his head in left field was Hank Aaron #39;s retired No."
World,BRITAIN: BLAIR WARNS OF CLIMATE THREAT Prime Minister Tony Blair urged the international community to consider global warming a dire threat and agree on a plan of action to curb the  quot;alarming quot; growth of greenhouse gases.
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com, the e-commerce giant, plans to take aim at the Internet search king Google with a new advanced technology."
Sci/Tech,"Just as lawyers are preparing to defend Oracle's hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft, Oracle reduced its all-cash offer for the company from \$26 to \$21 per share."
Sports, Felipe Lopez hit a tiebreaking two run triple in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7 6 Tuesday night.
World, The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to support a Bush administration plan to allow the use of Mexican identification cards to open U.S. bank accounts.
Sports,"The 35th Ryder Cup begins Friday, when the United States faces Europe at Oakland Hills Country Club."
World, Chinese Communist Party chief Hu Jintao  ruled out multi party democracy on Wednesday on the eve of a  key meeting aimed at tightening the party's grip on power.
World,Animal-rights activists demand a boycott of a Toronto screening of a flim about killing a cat.
World,"Between 6,000 and 10,000 people are dying from disease and violence each month in Sudan's Darfur region as heavy rains and a marauding militia hinder U.N. efforts to respond to one of Africa's worst humanitarian crises, according to a survey of mortality rates by the United Nations' World Health Organization."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. may have won a major antitrust fight with the Justice Department last week over its proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft Inc., but that doesn't mean the company is on the verge of closing the deal. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Northwest Airlines did not violate its own privacy policy and did not mislead customers when it shared passenger records with the government, the Department of Transportation has ruled. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"A volunteer Maryland election worker touched off a frenzied legal effort in Montgomery County yesterday after he refused to return a touch-screen voting machine, telling state election officials he intended to let an expert hired by CBS News examine it."
Sports," Mike Mussina pitched three hit ball for eight innings and struck out a season high 11, leading the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 4 0 Tuesday night."
World," China's ruling party opens its annual plenary session Thursday, with the communist elite battling to bolster its waning image amid an apparent power struggle between President Hu Jintao and military leader Jiang Zemin."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. may have won a major antitrust fight with the Justice Department last week over its proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft Inc., but that doesn't mean the company is on the verge of closing the deal."
Business," Oil prices rose on Wednesday as  Hurricane Ivan    one of the fiercest storms on record     churned toward the southeastern United States, while the dollar  struggled with worrying economic data."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average fell 0.29  percent by midday on Wednesday as investors took a breather  from the market's recent rises and sold shares of gainers such  as Sharp Corp. and other technology issues.
Sports, Shane Doan scored 34 seconds into the  third period to lift Canada to a 3 2 win over Finland in the  World Cup of Hockey championship game on Tuesday.
Sports,"In what might have been the last high-level hockey game for a long time in North America, Canada won the World Cup of Hockey."
Business,Oracle Corp. may have won a major antitrust fight with the Justice Department last week over its proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday refused to throw out a lawsuit against Unocal Corp. over human rights abuses during the building of a pipeline in Myanmar.
Sports,Scottish champions Celtic saw their three-year unbeaten home record in Europe broken Tuesday as they lost 3-1 to Barcelona in the Champions League Group F opener.
Sports,"Rookie Brad Halsey was taking the injured Kevin Brown #39;s turn on Monday night, and the Yankees #39; worst-case scenario was about to be realized at Kauffman Stadium."
Sports,Rookie Scott Kazmir outpitched Pedro Martinez to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays over Boston 5-2 Tuesday night and sent the Red Sox to consecutive losses for the first time in more than five weeks.
World,President Vladimir Putin #39;s move to enhance his power in response to a wave of terrorism does not take on the real problem: the corrupt and unreformed security services that 
Business,"Jeroen van der Veer, chief executive of Royal Dutch/ Shell, has opened the door to future deals with Gazprom, the Russian gas group, by welcoming its rapid expansion into the oil sector."
Business,"run China Construction Bank, the countrys top property lender, has chosen five founding shareholders for its listing vehicle in an initial step towards an estimated  $10 billion IPO, a shareholder said on Wednesday."
Sports,"ris Benson, whose  quot;tired shoulder quot; briefly symbolized the Mets #39; season-long troubles, pitched a four-hit shutout last night as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves, 7-0, at Shea Stadium."
Sports,"Barry Bonds goes 0-for-2 and draws two walks, one of them intentional, in San Francisco's 3-2 victory over Milwaukee, keeping the Giants in the wild-card lead."
Sports,"Mike Mussina pitches three-hit ball for eight innings and strikes out a season-high 11 as the Yankees blank Kansas City, 4-0, Tuesday night and boost the margin over second-place Boston to four games."
Sci/Tech,The latest variant of the SDbot worm contain network-sniffing software that enables it to retrieve passwords from other computers connected to the target PC.
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has praised his team following the 3-0 Group H UEFA Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.
Sports,"Roger Clemens won his 327th career game with seven strong innings, and the Houston Astros kept pace in the NL wild-card race by holding on for a 7-5 victory over the St."
World,Australia vowed yesterday never to negotiate with terrorists amid claims Iraqi militants have kidnap-ped two Australians and will execute them unless Canberra withdraws its troops from the country.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc.'s pilots union on  Tuesday directed its negotiators to work out an agreement to  address the early retirement of a large number of pilots, which  threatens to push the No. 3 U.S. airline into a Chapter 11  bankruptcy filing."
Business," The strong Canadian dollar chipped away at Aber Diamond Corp. #39;s quarterly profit but, with sales almost doubling from a year ago, the company said Monday it has initiated a dividend and a share buyback."
Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow on  Tuesday pledged a renewed drive to get countries such as China  to adopt flexible currency rates in order to rein in the  swelling U.S. trade deficit.
Sports,"While Mark McGwire avoids the spotlight and Barry Bonds closes in on 700 home runs, Sammy Sosa struggles to remain the forceful player around whom the Cubs revolve."
World," PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian rebel politician  Anwar Ibrahim failed on Wednesday in a final court bid to erase  his criminal record and to immediately rejoin active politics,  leaving a royal pardon as his only way back."
World,Porter J. Goss said that rebuilding the C.I.A. would take more than five years and that spies must take more risks.
Business, Oil prices headed up toward  #36;45 a barrel on Wednesday as Hurricane Ivan shut 60 percent of crude output in the Gulf of Mexico and at least five refiners along the U.S. coast planned to close as a precaution.
Business," Oil prices rose on Wednesday as Hurricane Ivan    one of the fiercest storms on record    churned toward the southeastern United States, while the dollar struggled with worrying economic data."
Sports, Carl Crawford and Rocco Baldelli cracked solo homers and rookie Scott Kazmir out duelled Pedro Martinez to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 5 2 road win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.
Sports, Top seeded Vincent Spadea and second seeded Mardy Fish won Tuesday night in the first round of the Millennium International Tennis Championships on Tuesday night.
Sports," Barry Bonds failed to collect a hit in  his bid to join the 700 homer club, but he did score a run to  help the San Francisco Giants edge the host Milwaukee Brewers  3 2 in National League action on Tuesday."
Business,"SABMiller Plc, the world #39;s second- largest brewer, said its Chinese venture agreed to buy three unprofitable breweries in China from Lion Nathan Ltd."
Business,"Men #39;s apparel seller Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. has agreed to pay \$475,000 to settle an investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer, who accused the company of using deceptive "
Sports,"St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Lance Berkman went 4-for-5 and drove in three runs to lead Houston to a 7-5 win over St. Louis in the opener of a three-game set at Busch Stadium."
World,"PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia -- Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will not be making a swift return to politics after the country #39;s Federal Court Wednesday upheld a 1998 corruption conviction against him."
World,"Anxious civilians trickled back into Tal Afar yesterday, digging through the rubble of buildings flattened during a nearly two-week siege by US-led forces targeting foreign fighters holed up in the city astride a smuggling route to Syria."
Sports,Top drivers like Matt Kenseth have saved many of their alloted testing sessions for NASCAR's new season-ending 10-race playoffs.
World,"In California, a Laotian refugee remembers the long suffering of his country's Hmong tribespeople"
World,Troubling new research and a lack of transparency raise the likelihood of a new pandemic on the horizon
World,Pervez Musharraf's war on al-Qaeda and on Pakistan's domestic extremists has earned him many enemies
Business,"A jury decided Monday that the attacks on the World Trade Center were two separate events for insurance purposes, meaning leaseholder Larry Silverstein can collect up to \$4.6 billion for rebuilding efforts."
Business," Vivendi Universal #39;s recovery was almost complete, the French media and telecommunications giant said yesterday, despite a massive second quarter net loss, bloated by the effects of the weaker dollar."
Sports,"Mike Mussina pitched three-hit ball for eight innings and struck out a season-high 11, leading the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Tuesday night."
Business," Russia plans to combine Gazprom, the world #39;s biggest natural gas producer, with state owned oil producer Rosneft, easing rules for trading Gazprom shares and creating a company that may dominate the country #39;s energy industry."
Business,"Despite rapid growth in recent years, China #39;s leather industry still needs to improve the competitiveness to better weather possible impacts from growing international trade barriers, senior industry officials said."
Sports,Carl Crawford and Rocco Baldelli cracked solo homers and rookie Scott Kazmir out-duelled Pedro Martinez to lead the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 5-2 road win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.
World,One need look no further than the heated political and moral arguments about the United States led intervention in Iraq to see that forceful involvement in the affairs of a distant nation 
World, Spanish police have temporarily seized luxury and sports cars driven by people they suspected of participating in an illegal road rally named after a 1981 film starring Burt Reynolds.
Sports,"A night after the Yankees gave up 17 runs in a loss, their outlook brightened considerably as Mike Mussina stifled the Kansas City Royals."
Sci/Tech,"Looking for a search toolbar, an RSS reader, online bookmark manager or web research manager?  Look no further: Pluck incorporates all of these features into a single, elegant search tool."
Business,Opec members have split on whether their output should be increased in a bid to boost global supply that might cause oil prices to drop.
Business,"Lion Nathan has been involved in the Chinese brewing industry since 1995 and its operations there employ more than 1,300 people, and produced 142 million litres of beer in the 2003 fiscal year."
Business,A California judge on Tuesday kept alive a human rights lawsuit that claims energy giant Unocal Corp. should be held liable for the alleged enslavement of local residents during 
Sci/Tech,"The \$160 million deal signals that Semel  amp; Co. will mount the biggest challenge yet to Apple #39;s dominance of online music. Since grabbing the helm at Yahoo (YHOO ) in 2001, CEO Terry Semel has banked on key "
Sports,THIERRY HENRY inspired Arsenal to a victorious start to their Champions League campaign as Arsene Wenger #39;s side proved patience is a virtue at home to a cautious PSV Eindhoven side.
Sports,"  It looked like Roger Clemens , Lance Berkman and Jeff Bagwell were leading the Houston Astros to an easy victory, but it turned out to be not so easy."
World,"Israeli troops killed at least five Palestinian militants in the West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday, witnesses said. A military spokeswoman confirmed operations were under way but declined to comment on casualties."
World,Security was stepped up around Buckingham Palace yesterday after the embarrassing lapse that allowed a protester dressed as Batman to storm the building.
World,"Amid protests from womens groups and warnings from the EU, Turkeys government agreed to measures that would appear to scuttle its plans to introduce legislation making adultery a crime."
Sci/Tech, Analysts say a new standard version of Linux should go a long way to raise the platform's chances in the enterprise by improving open source software's interoperability.
World," A group of activist Sept. 11 widows said Tuesday they will campaign for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, charging the Bush administration stonewalled their efforts to uncover intelligence failures leading up to the attacks and took the nation into a misguided war in Iraq."
Sports,  A little bit of rest has done Kris Benson a world of good. Benson recorded his first shutout in more than four years and David Wright and Cliff Floyd each homered and drove in 
World,"Beijing, Sept. 15 (PTI): The Communist Party of China will hold its fourth plenum here from September 16 to 19 to discuss key issues facing the nation but a reported power tussle between the camps of military "
Business,THOUSANDS of construction workers and victims of asbestos were today making their way through central Sydney to rally outside a general meeting of James Hardie shareholders.
Sci/Tech,Internet giant Yahoo! extended its reach in Net #39;s growing multimedia market today when it announced the deal to acquire media player software house MusicMatch.
Sports,"The Ryder Cup matches were founded in 1927, in part, to promote sportsmanship and civility, and those ideals have been predominant themes in the run-up to what "
Sports,Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard praised Henrik Larsson #39;s contribution as the striker scored on his return to Parkhead in the 3-1 win over Celtic.
Sports,"Today may be a dark day for Canada and its national sport, but the country #39;s favorite sons lit up the night last evening. On the eve of an almost certain National Hockey League lockout "
World,"While Pyongyang will likely delay six-nation talks on its nuclear programs, Japan #39;s Foreign Ministry is preparing discussions with North Korea later this month in Beijing to finally get answers on 10 missing Japanese."
World,"Three photographers who took pictures of Britain #39;s Princess Diana and her friend Dodi al Fayed on the night of their fatal 1997 car crash did not break French privacy laws, an appeals court ruled Tuesday."
World," PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP)   Malaysia's highest court upheld former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim's conviction for corruption Wednesday, stopping him from returning to electoral politics until 2008, despite his recent release from prison."
World," PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian rebel politician  Anwar Ibrahim failed on Wednesday in a final court bid to erase  his criminal record, leaving a royal pardon as his only option  for a swift return to politics."
Business,EUROPEAN Union finance ministers today pressed for action by the US to prop up the dollar as eurozone nations expressed their deep disquiet at the parlous state of America #39;s national finances.
Business,THE French media group Vivendi Universal today said that a surging net loss so far this year would give way to better-than-expected adjusted net income for 2004 as a whole.
Business,Strength in the software giant #39;s mainstay product powered a healthy quarter. Weakness elsewhere shows why PeopleSoft is a target.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. and LG Electronics Inc. will end their eight-year joint venture company, LG IBM PC Co., by the year #39;s end, according to an Associated Press report."
Sports,Celtic were on the receiving end of Henrik Larsson #39;s brilliance last night as they went down 3-1 to Barcelona in their opening Champion #39;s League match.
World,"When the local government announced it was going to confiscate their homes and businesses to make room for a new development, residents of this village in southeastern China fought back."
Sports," Barry Bonds failed to collect a hit in his bid to join the 700 homer club, but he did score a run to help the San Francisco Giants edge the host Milwaukee Brewers 3 2 in National League action on Tuesday."
Sports," Tiger Woods has been chasing Jack Nicklaus in golf record books since he was a kid. When it comes to the Ryder Cup, though, Tiger doesn't mean Jack."
Business,The mood at Vivendi Universal #39;s headquarters was distinctly upbeat during a Tuesday morning news conference here to announce the company #39;s first-half results -- despite the fact that 
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO Sept. 15, 2004 - Oracle Corp. topped Wall Street #39;s profit forecast, but the business software maker saw sales of its business applications software slide 36 percent with the reversal of that "
Business,"HONG KONG : Brewing giant SABMiller has said that China Resources Breweries Ltd., a joint venture in which it has a 49-percent stake, has bought the Chinese brewing interests of Australian brewer Lion Nathan for 154 million dollars."
Business,Toyota Motor Corp. will start building its Prius hybrid sedans in China next year with FAW Group in a step it hopes will promote the vehicles as the global standard for fuel-efficient cars.
Business,The US Army named the Scottsdale-based division of General Dynamics Corp. on Tuesday as the lead contractor on a multibillion-dollar battlefield communication program.
Business,"Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago have confirmed what many high-tech workers have long suspected: The job market for technology workers remains bleak, years after the US recession officially ended in late 2001."
Business,Shares in Allied Waste Industries Inc. slid 9 percent in heavy volume Tuesday after the company lowered its profit expectations for the second time this summer.
Business,"Amazon.com, the e-commerce giant, plans to take aim at the Internet search king Google with an advanced technology that the company says will take searches beyond "
Sci/Tech,Yesterday we talked about how Toshiba and Canon have formed a joint venture to develop SED display technology. Now comes news that Sony is ready to start volume production of OLED displays.
Sci/Tech,"Faced with pressures to deal with a spate of unanticipated natural disasters as well as with the election-year needs of dozens of key constituencies, Congress moved this week "
Sci/Tech,"It is the news that Internet users do not want to hear: the worldwide web is in danger of collapsing around us. Patrick Gelsinger, the chief technology officer for computer chip maker Intel, told a conference "
Sports,"On paper, it #39;s hardly a sporting proposition. It never is. On paper, the Ryder Cup is habitually a bigger mismatch than Lyle Lovett walking down the aisle with Julia Roberts."
Sports,"When Wayne Gretzky began assembling Team Canada #39;s roster last spring for the World Cup of Hockey, he knew that nothing short of victory would appease a nation that had been stunned by the Americans in 1996."
Sports," Mike Mussina pitched three hit baseball for eight innings and struck out a season high 11, leading the New York Yankees past the Kansas City Royals, 4 0, Tuesday night."
Sports,"Batting practice barely had started Tuesday evening, but the Astros already had killed one bird. Although it was an accident when Chris Burke #39;s hard grounder killed a pigeon "
Sports,"Because their delayed flight home from Detroit didn #39;t land until 4 am CT on Tuesday, the bleary-eyed Twins were admittedly dragging entering their series opener with the White Sox."
Sports,"Over the first eight minutes it was hard to determine whether the Comets realized the desperate straits theywere in, trying to keep alive their faint playoff hopes."
World,The United States yesterday softened its threat of sanctions against Sudan #39;s oil industry in a new UN draft resolution demanding a halt to the violence in Darfur.
World,"A massive car bomb demolished a streetside market near a police recruiting station in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing 47 persons and wounding at least 88 -ost of them aspiring officers."
World, Israeli police have launched an investigation into anonymous telephone threats to kill Prime Minister Ariel Sharon apparently linked to his plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip.
World,"A Malaysian state near the border with Thailand faces a quarantine to stop the spread of potentially deadly bird flu, which has spread inexorably since first being discovered in this country a month ago, a news report said "
World,Chinese Communist Party chief Hu Jintao ruled out multi-party democracy on Wednesday on the eve of a key meeting aimed at tightening the party #39;s grip on power.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc.'s pilots union on  Tuesday ordered its negotiators to strike a deal with the  carrier to address the possible retirement of a large number of  pilots, which could lead to grounded flights and push Delta  toward bankruptcy."
Business, The dollar stalled on Wednesday after  weaker than expected U.S. economic data failed to provide new  direction for the market and focus shifted to what the Federal  Reserve would say after an expected rate rise next week.
Business,"MILAN Alitalia took a big step Tuesday toward resolving labor disputes that have threatened to push the Italian airline into bankruptcy, agreeing to new contracts with 2,300 pilots."
Business,SAN FRANCISCOOracle Corp. reported a 16 per cent rise in quarterly net income yesterday as the world #39;s second-largest software company benefited from steady demand for its flagship database software.
Business,Japan #39;s largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it has reached an agreement with China FAW Group Corp. to jointly produce Toyota #39;s Prius hybrid-engine cars in China by the end of 2005.
Sports,"If the free-falling Mets have already decided to fire Manager Art Howe, he wants to be let go now instead of after the season.  quot;Why put me through this?"
World,Sinn Fein has accused the British government of planting a bugging device in one of its Belfast offices. It is the second time in as many weeks that the Northern Irish party has produced what it claims is evidence of continued bugging by Downing Street.
Business,"Oil prices were forced higher today by an outbreak of violence in Saudi Arabia and concerns that Opec may cut output. The cost of a barrel of light, sweet crude oil climbed "
World," The committee writing the Senate's intelligence reorganization plan is recommending creation of a strong national intelligence director with spending power, while leaving the Pentagon in charge of some military spy agencies."
World,The US administration seeks to refocus its spending in Iraq on better security and other short-term needs.
Business,"Retail sales dropped 0.3 percent in August, led by a decline in automotive purchases, after climbing 0.8 percent in July, the Commerce Department said."
Sports,"Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa resigned out of the blue on Tuesday, less than one month after steering the twice world champions to their first Olympic soccer gold medal."
Sports,"  Long after the Finns had departed the ice, replaced by a throng of television cameras and the hopelessly odd looking World Cup of Hockey trophy, three Tampa Lightning teammates gathered for a picture along the boards, delirious Canadian fans "
Sports,"As he took the mound to start the fifth inning Tuesday night, 20-year-old Scott Kazmir caught himself getting caught up in the moment."
Sports,Felipe Lopez gave the Cincinnati Reds the lead in the sixth inning with his bat and made sure they kept it in the ninth with his glove.
Sports," Bobby Madritsch pitched shutout ball into the ninth inning to beat Jarrod Washburn, and the Seattle Mariners hung on to defeat the Anaheim Angels 3 2 Tuesday night."
World," Things have gotten so bad in Zimbabwe that people have taken to telling a wry joke: ""What did we have before candles?"" The answer: ""Electricity."" Zimbabwe once boasted one of Sub Saharan Africa's most vibrant economies, but four years of turmoil have erased that progress."
World," North Korea is looking for an extended delay in resuming negotiations over its nuclear weapons program and even told China there was no point in continuing the six sided talks at all, a senior U.S. official says."
World," The committee writing the Senate's intelligence reorganization plan is recommending creation of a strong national intelligence director with spending power, while leaving the Pentagon in charge of some military spy agencies.    Sen..."
Business,"MIGHTY COMBINES Canon and Toshiba said they will create a joint venture next month to develop, produce and sell surface conduction electron emitter display (SED) panels."
Business,"MORE than 20,000 workers and victims rallied across Australia today, pledging to force James Hardie Industries to meet its responsibilities to those suffering asbestos related diseases."
Business,"Trans-Tasman beer and wine group Lion Nathan is selling its Chinese beer business to the second largest brewer in China for \$US154 million, or \$A219 million."
Sci/Tech,"On Tuesday, Microsoft warned its customers that several of its products are vulnerable to a flaw in the way they handle JPEG graphics images."
Sci/Tech,"At the BrainShare Conference in Barcelona , Spain , Novell chairman and CEO Jack Messman talked up Linux and renewed his company #39;s attack on rival Microsoft."
World,Sinn Fein has said its delegation will bring the listening device found in its Belfast headquarters to Leeds Castle in Kent where the political parties will assemble for talks.
Sci/Tech,At least a dozen Microsoft software applications and operating systems affected. Also: The talking worm.
Business,"UK bank HBOS has decided not to make a bid for Abbey, the bank has said. Many observers had expected HBOS to make a play for Abbey, which had agreed to a 8."
Business, A High Court ruling later Wednesday may decide the fate of the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust #39;s plan to partially float its fully owned Vector Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"If there were a contest for world #39;s worst corporate slogan,  quot;Technology/Document Management/Consulting Services quot; would definitely make the top 10."
Sports,"Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was happy to give Didier Drogba the day off after his two-goal salvo against PSG last night. Drogba, 26, is due to collect the Marc-Vivien Foe award for the best African Footballer "
Sports," Johan Santana continues his push for the American League Cy Young Award, as he takes the ball for the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox."
Sports," Jose Lima pitched into the seventh inning, Jayson Werth homered for the third game in a row and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6 3 Tuesday night."
World," Sen. John Kerry said on Wednesday the United States needs to make the ""right choices"" on the economy, and faulted President Bush for blaming others and offering excuses for the White House's own failed economic policies."
World," A huge explosion in North Korea last week  may have been due to a combination of demolition work for a  power plant and atmospheric clouds, South Korea's spy agency  said on Wednesday."
Business,China's crackdown on white-collar crime sees four people executed for defrauding two of the country's biggest banks.
World,Senior interior ministry officials are due to meet in Dhaka amidst a souring of ties between India and Bangladesh.
Sci/Tech,"it all convergence devices, plus a MiniDisc player, both tiny and high end cameras, and big LCD TV debut this fall."
Business,"HBOS has dropped plans to bid for Abbey National, dampening hopes of a challenge to Spanish bank Santander #39;s agreed 8.8 billion pound takeover of Abbey."
Business,"Daewoo Heavy Industries  amp; Machinery said Wednesday that it has won orders in the United States worth \$51 million to supply manufacturing machines during the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2004, which began last Wednesday for an eight-day run "
Sci/Tech,"The Free Standards Group has released Linux Standard Base 2.0, a new Linux standard that has gained the backing of most major Linux suppliers."
Sci/Tech,"The giant has released a patch so that Windows doesn #39;t let in hackers when it handles JPEG graphics formats. The flaw means that attackers can create an image file that will automatically run dodgy code, dump "
Sports,"On a balmy September summer evening at Miller Park, Barry Bonds, arguably the best player there ever was, had a chance to go where only two men in baseball history had gone before."
Sports,"Jacques Villeneuve will almost certainly race the final three grands prix of the season in a blue and yellow Renault. The out-of-work  #39;97 world champion, dumped by BAR late last year, is at Silverstone on Wednesday to test Jarno Trulli #39;s R24 car."
Sports,"With a huge three-game series against the Yankees set to begin Friday in the Bronx, the Red Sox could hardly be blamed for viewing this week #39;s three-game set "
Sports,"Manager Art Howe met with Mets owner Fred Wilpon and GM Jim Duquette yesterday, one day after saying that if the team planned to fire him, it should do it now."
World,"VIENNA, Austria Sept. 15, 2004 - Differences between the United States and Europe over how firmly to deal with Iran and its suspect nuclear program have resulted in the European Union pushing recommendations that ignore American suggestions."
World,Malaysia #39;s former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim will reportedly seek royal pardon to clear his name of a corruption conviction.
World, A deadline set by supposed hostage takers in Iraq for Australian Prime Minister John Howard to announce a withdrawal of Australian forces from their country passed Wednesday with no announcement by Howard and no word on the hostages.
World,"At least nine were killed Tuesday in the clashes between Pakistani security forces and militants in the South Waziristan tribal area bordering Afghanistan, Daily Times reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Weather models and satellite measurements of ocean heat all indicated Tuesday that Hurricane Ivan was likely to remain an extremely dangerous storm as it roared ashore.
Sci/Tech,The Bush administration has accelerated resource development on public lands and has pushed to eliminate regulatory hurdles for military and industrial projects.
World," Indian troops shot dead four suspected Islamic militants in revolt racked Indian Kashmir while rebels killed a soldier and a civilian in separate shootings, police said."
World, Chinese Communist Party chief Hu Jintao  called for parliament to take a stronger watchdog role on the  eve of a key leadership meeting but ruled out Western style  democracy for China in a sign any reform would be incremental.
World,"The chemical in cannabis that produces a high may help to combat cancer, research suggests."
Business,TRANS-Tasman beer and wine group Lion Nathan is selling its Chinese beer business to the second largest brewer in China for \$US154 million (\$219 million).
Business,"Have you ever seen that Wendy #39;s commercial with the guy who goes around advertising for Wendy #39;s because he loves their food so much, even though he is not actually a Wendy #39;s employee?"
Business," Now that digital cameras have overtaken film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a familiar problem    what to do with the bulging image files and folders filling up computer hard drives?"
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Nokia-Adopts-SD-Card-Tech-into-Storage-Portfolio-36603.html"">Nokia Adopts SD Card Tech into Storage Portfolio</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>TechNewsWorld</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,The row has been brewing almost as long as Steve Job #39;s computer outfit existed. In 1978 Apple Records sued Jobs and got an agreement that Apple Computer would never enter the music business.
Sci/Tech,THE SINGAPORE Government has decided to reverse the world-wide outsourcing trend and ship some work to HP. Singapore #39;s ministry of manpower has transferred IT staff to Hewlett Packard under an outsourcing contract.
Sports,"DELRAY BEACH, United States : Top seed Vince Spadea rallied to join second-seeded fellow American Mardy Fish in the second round of the ATP International Championship here."
Sports,"Tina Thompson scored 27 points and Sheryl Swoopes added 15 for Houston, which ended a four-game losing streak and kept its playoff hopes."
World,A Paris appeals court on Tuesday upheld the acquittals of three photographers accused of invasion of privacy after they took pictures of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed at the scene of their deadly crash.
Sci/Tech,THE BOSS of Xerox says she wants to move the company away from just photocopying and become an information services outfit. Xerox chairman and CEO Anne Mulcahy says she is prepared to buy consultancies in a bid to make her cunning plans come true.
Sports,"Once again, it appears the United States is the favorite -- at least on paper -- to win the 35th Ryder Cup matches, which unfold this weekend at Oakland Hills in suburban Detroit."
World,Israel is offering cash advances of up to 115-thousand dollars to Jewish settlers willing to leave the Gaza Strip and West Bank. It #39;s the first concrete step toward carrying out Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s contentious pullout plan.
World,"The proportion of youngsters who drop out of the British education system is one of the highest in the developed world, according to an international study published yesterday."
Sci/Tech," Do it all convergence devices, plus a MiniDisc player, both tiny and high end cameras, and big LCD TV debut this fall."
Sports," Alfonso Soriano had three hits and two RBIs as the Rangers responded with their bats to beat the Oakland Athletics 12 9 Tuesday, a night after Texas reliever Frank Francisco threw a plastic chair into the stands and broke a woman's nose."
World," Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry, infamous for being caught smoking crack on an FBI videotape, has made it back to city hall  #151; again."
Business,OPEC members were divided yesterday on whether their output should be increased in a bid to boost global supply that might cause oil prices to drop.
Business,"HBOS has decided against bidding for Abbey National, dampening hopes of a challenge to Spanish bank Santander #39;s agreed 8.8 billion pound takeover and hitting the target #39;s shares."
Business,US fund firm Amvescap has announced a 50 percent cut to its interim dividend but says it plans to return to a progressive dividend policy for 2005 onwards.
Business,"Greater Boston ranks third among top information technology labor markets that have lost a significant number of tech jobs, according to a study released yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Networking rivals Cisco, 3Com and Enterasys all will release a series of products this month designed to upgrade the infrastructures of businesses of all sizes."
Sports,"The hockey season started early this year and, after two entertaining weeks of the World Cup, it ends for who knows how long. Despite the impending announcement of an NHL lockout today "
Sports,The reasons for Mariners pitcher Bobby Madritsch #39;s remarkable rebirth from baseball #39;s scrap heap to mound renown become more apparent with each outing.
Sports,"After Jason Giambi put on his gray No. 25 Yankees road jersey yesterday afternoon, he breathed a sigh of a relief. He was back in the majors."
Sports,Jacques Villeneuve will test for Renault today and tomorrow and the former Formula One champion could be back racing as early as next week.
Sports,  There are easier things to do than to celebrate Barry Bonds when he isn #39;t actually making history. But at least you don #39;t have to worry about losing your voice or burning up the batteries in your tape recorder.
Sports,"Marshall University football coach Bob Pruett has apologized for using a term some consider a racial slur, a newspaper reported. In his weekly news conference leading up to Saturday #39;s game, Pruett called the "
World,Turkey #39;s leaders distanced themselves from a proposal to outlaw adultery after the opposition came out against it and western governments made clear enacting the law would 
Sci/Tech," The image of a blurry red ball near a failed star just might be the first picture ever snapped of a planet outside our solar system, an astronomer who helped find the object said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Dutch scientists have determined bird flu can spread more easily among humans than was previously thought, researchers said Tuesday."
World," Russia on Wednesday curtly rejected U.S.  criticism of sweeping political changes proposed by President  Vladimir Putin, telling Washington to stay out of its business."
World," Israel killed five  Palestinian militants in a West Bank raid on Wednesday, keeping  up pressure on armed factions as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  plan for a partial pullout from occupied lands moved forward."
World,"A meeting of the oil producers' group in Vienna will consider whether to boost output to rein in price rises, Saudi officials say."
Sports,"Kevin Millar, at the center of a scrum of New York media types seeking some back-page material for the weekend Red Sox-Yankees series, insisted before last night's first pitch that his team's focus had not strayed ahead to the pinstripers."
Sports,The curtain is set to come down on the 2004-05 National Hockey League season before it ever goes up.
Sports,"The National Hockey League stumbles into a new era tonight when the clock strikes 12. Away go the sticks and pucks, and out come the sticks and stones."
Sports,"Ever since she was a little girl, buzzing around her father's knees while he worked on his race cars at the family garage, Kelly Sutton dreamed about being a racer. Just like her daddy and granddaddy."
Sports,"The thought of going to Boston College, whose football camp Dan Orlovsky attended for three years when he was in high school, was dashed when the Eagles did not offer him a scholarship."
Sports,"Mike Mussina pitched three-hit ball for eight innings and struck out a season-high 11, leading the New York Yankees over the Royals, 4-0, last night in Kansas City."
Sports,"The Red Sox will honor their top minor league players in a ceremony before tonight's game against the Devil Rays. Among those cited will be a player in a Sox uniform -- outfielder Adam Hyzdu, named Triple A Pawtucket's Player of the Year after leading the International League with a .413 on-base percentage."
World,"  After two years of investigating Iran's atomic program, the UN nuclear watchdog still cannot rule out that Tehran has a secret atom bomb project as Washington insists, the agency's chief said yesterday."
Sports,"Before last night's game against the Red Sox, Tampa Bay's Lou Piniella didn't want to talk about speculation that he will"
Sports,"Green Bay Packers cornerback Mike McKenzie's holdout could end soon.  quot;All I know is I'm meeting with Mike tomorrow at 8 o'clock, quot; coach-general manager Mike Sherman said last night."
Sports,"When single-elimination play began in the World Cup of Hockey, Joe Thornton was converted by Team Canada coach Pat Quinn from a high-scoring pivotman to a checking center. His assignment was to shut down the other teams' top combinations. With his size, strength, and hockey sense, Thornton parlayed his new role into a crucial one that helped Canada ..."
Sports,"After guiding the Boston College men's basketball program to 80 victories and four postseason appearances (including three NCAA berths) in the last four seasons, Al Skinner yesterday was rewarded with a two-year contract extension that runs through 2009-10."
Sports,"It is a team game, this Ryder Cup stuff that will commence Friday at Oakland Hills Country Club. So what are the teams? For the Americans, captain Hal Sutton isn't saying."
Sports,The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team and Jarno Trulli today announced that the Italian driver has been released with immediate effect.
World,The man accused of plotting the terror attacks in Russia was once capable of restraint.
Business,"LVMH, the world #39;s biggest luxury goods company, has beaten forecasts with a 14-percent rise in first-half operating profits, helped by a rebound in retailing and strong sales at Louis Vuitton."
Business,"Fidelity Investments #39; flagship equity fund, Magellan, saw assets slip about \$496 million in August, to \$61.9 billion, primarily a result of investor withdrawals."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to compete with Apple and Microsoft in the online music services market, online giant Yahoo announced yesterday that it would purchase MusicMatch for \$160 million."
Sci/Tech,"Timo Poikolainen, vice president of technology marketing at Nokia, said  quot;This is a natural step in our digital convergence strategy to adopt leading technologies to launch new, compelling mobile devices and services."
Sports,"It is a team game, this Ryder Cup stuff that will commence Friday at Oakland Hills Country Club. So what are the teams? For the Americans, captain Hal Sutton isn #39;t saying."
Sports,"com. The Rangers issued a statement from owner Tom Hicks on Tuesday apologizing for the event.  quot;On behalf of the Texas Rangers, I want to apologize for the conduct of some members of our club last night in Oakland, quot; said Hicks."
Sports,ARSENE WENGER admitted Arsenal are still haunted by their Champions League failures after they bored their way to a nervous victory at Highbury.
Sports,"Kris Benson continued to do his best negotiating on the mound last night, throwing a four-hit shutout as the Mets rolled over the Braves, 7-0, at Shea Stadium."
World,"While reproductive planning and women #39;s equality have improved substantially over the past decade, says a United Nations report, world population will increase from 6.4 billion today to 8.9 billion by 2050, with the 50 poorest countries tripling in "
Business, European shares traded sideways on  Wednesday but banks were a bright spot as Britain's HBOS  rallied on relief it would not be wading into a bidding war for  domestic peer Abbey.
Business," U.S. Treasury prices drifted lower on  Wednesday in generally subdued trade, with some focus on the  day's economic numbers."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 1.21 percent  on Wednesday as investors took a breather after the market's  recent rises and sold shares of gainers including tech issues  such as Canon Inc.
Business,"The US government is planning to purchase 5 million doses of flu vaccine from Canadian and German plants to deal with their shortages, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) reported Monday."
Business,"The Harvard University endowment yesterday reported a 21.1 percent gain on its investments for fiscal 2004, marking its best year since 2000. But the nation's largest university fund also issued a sober forecast that returns over the next decade will be dramatically lower than in the past 10 years."
Business,Boston's new common ground -- or a 21st century battleground for our age-old tribalism? There is no doubt what we want to encourage and what we want to discourage as we build out the Rose Kennedy Greenway and finally put the \$15 billion Big Dig behind us. A half-baked plan to build a Boston knockoff of Rome's Piazza Navona in ...
Business,"So long, Eryca. Here comes Darby. New Englanders who call Verizon Communications Inc.'s 411 directory assistance will start to hear a different voice over the next week, as the phone giant upgrades to a system that will handle more calls with automatic speech-recognition software instead using a human operator."
Business,The prospective winning bidder for redeveloping Fan Pier yesterday missed a deadline for a down payment and the owners of the South Boston land said they plan to talk to other potential buyers.
Business,The already cutthroat competition for passengers and market share at Logan International Airport is likely to get even more heated over the next several months.
Business,OPEC members were divided yesterday on whether their output should be increased in a bid to boost global supply that might cause oil prices to drop.
Business,"The threat of a strike by bellmen, housekeepers, and other Southern California hotel employees loomed larger yesterday, as an overwhelming majority of the workers gave their leaders a green light to call a walkout."
Business,"Fidelity Investments' flagship equity fund, Magellan, saw assets slip about \$496 million in August, to \$61.9 billion, primarily a result of investor withdrawals. The fund had a year-to-date loss of 1.56 percent through Aug. 31, compared with the 0.43 percent gain of its benchmark, the Standard  amp; Poor's 500 Index. Year-to-date through July 31, the fund lost 1.79 percent. According ..."
Business,"By day, Lorenzo Mattii works in the Somerville office of global architect Moshe Safdie. Paul Gross works at the Boston firm CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares, helping execute British architect Norman Foster's grandiose plan to transform the Museum of Fine Arts."
Business,"Black sweater or no, some architects find they can channel their idealism into real-world projects."
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc. , Genentech Inc. , and Qualcomm Inc. will present accounting rule makers with a revised method to expense stock options that would cut the cost to companies about 70 percent, a lawyer for the companies said."
Business,"iBasis Inc. , a Burlington company that has become a major behind-the-scenes wholesale carrier of international phone calls over the Internet for big phone companies like AT amp;T Corp. and Sprint , is launching its first direct consumer service with a splashy promotion: 1 million minutes of free phone calls for the first customers who sign up."
Business, European shares traded sideways on Wednesday but banks were a bright spot as Britain's HBOS rallied on relief it would not be wading into a bidding war for domestic peer Abbey.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods has not  won a major in two years and lost his world number one ranking  but U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton says reports of his  demise will prove badly exaggerated this week."
World,A study commissioned by the EU calls for a major rethink of security within its borders and beyond.
World,Egypt's president makes a hurriedly arranged visit to Syria a day after a divisive debate in the Arab League.
Sci/Tech,ANALYST NATHAN BROOKWOOD has raised several questions about a technology announcement Intel made last week on Pentium 4 dual core processors and wonders just what technology was under the hood.
Sports,"PARIS, Sep 15 (SW) - Paris Saint-Germain manager Vahid Halilhodzic angrily hit out at his players, following his sides severe 0-3 defeat against Chelsea on Tuesday night in the opening game of their Champions League campaign."
Sports,Scott Kazmir had a cool confidence in a tough environment for baseball #39;s youngest pitcher and a sense of wonder that he had succeeded in it.
World,"Vienna, Sept. 15 (NNN): Head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mohamed El-Baradei on Tuesday said he has seen no firm evidence that Iran was secretly developing nuclear weapons."
World,"A huge explosion in North Korea last week may have been due to a combination of demolition work for a power plant and atmospheric clouds, South Korea #39;s spy agency said on Wednesday."
World,Chinese Communist Party chief Hu Jintao called for parliament to take a stronger watchdog role on the eve of a key leadership meeting but ruled out Western-style democracy 
World," Prince Charles wants military protection for Britain's royal residences, The Times reported, two days after an activist dressed as Batman scaled the walls of Buckingham Palace."
Sports, Texas at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EDT). Mark Mulder (17 4) and the A's face the Rangers.
Business," Alcan Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AL.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AL.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AL.N</A>, the  Canadian aluminum maker, is considering a sale of its rolled  products business in a transaction that might fetch  $4 billion  to  $5 billion, after in May announcing a plan to spin the  business off, the New York Post said on Wednesday."
World,Spanish police detain several suspected Islamic militants in a series of pre-dawn raids in Barcelona.
Business,"THE US IT sector lost more than 403,000 jobs between April 2001 and 2004 and the future of the job market is looking bleak. According to a report prepared by the University of Illinois-Chicago, half of the "
Sports,There were about 40 seconds left. The Finns had pulled their goaltender. Coach Pat Quinn had to put out someone to protect Canada #39;s one-goal lead in the final of the World Cup of Hockey on Tuesday night.
Sports,"With Pedro Martinez going for the Boston Red Sox against rookie Scott Kazmir, last night #39;s game at Fenway Park looked like a major mismatch."
World, Three children exposed to the carcasses of culled chickens were hospitalised with flu like symptoms on Wednesday as Malaysia mulled whether to widen a quarantine to cover an entire state near the Thai border to contain a spreading bird flu 
Business,A national clothing chain will reform its advertising practices as part of a legal settlement reached yesterday with New York state.
Sports,"Barry Bonds swung at nine pitches and none of them left the ballpark. He made one spectacular throw and it saved the game.  quot;Tonight, he did it with his arm, quot; winning pitcher "
World, Britain promised an urgent security review at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a campaigner dressed as Batman evaded armed police and staged a five hour protest at Queen Elizabeth #39;s London residence.
World," Russia rejected US criticism of moves to strengthen Kremlin power, saying they were reforms of a domestic nature that were perfectly constitutional."
World," Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made a quickly arranged visit to Syria on Wednesday, holding talks with Syria's President Bashar Assad a day after a divisive debate in the Arab League over Syrian troops in Lebanon."
World," Pauline Hanson, the former leader of Australia's xenophobic One Nation party, has announced that she was coming back from political retirement to run for a seat in the Senate next month."
Business," The dollar edged up against the euro on  Tuesday, expanding the previous day's gains as traders took  stern words from European officials against the U.S. currency's  weakness as a signal to take profits."
Business," The dollar stalled against the euro on  Wednesday with markets mesmerized by the prospect of a U.S.  rate rise next week, but the yen rose slightly on increased  talk of revaluation of the Chinese yuan."
Sports,BASEBALL Cleveland (AL): Purchased the contract of RHP Kyle Denney from Buffalo (IL). Montreal (NL): Activated RHPs Tomo Ohka and Jon Rauch; transferred 1B Nick Johnson to 60-day DL. New York (NL): Called up C Joe Hietpas from Binghamton (EL).
Sci/Tech,Woodland conservationists launch a campaign to get children across the UK to plant 12 million trees.
Business,"SABMiller is upping its interests in China with a \$154 million deal to acquire three breweries from Australian rival Lion Nathan. Through its joint venture China Resources Breweries, the global beer company "
Business,"Banks and insurers pushed European shares higher on Wednesday, with Britain #39;s HBOS spearheading the gains on relief it would not be wading into a bidding war for domestic banking peer Abbey."
Business,"LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton said Wednesday that first-half net profit soared 49 percent, as its watches and jewelry and selective retailing businesses returned to the black."
Business,"America saw 403, 300 hi-tech jobs disappear between April 2001 and April 2004. More than half the jobs lost were lost after the recession was pronounced officially over, by the National Bureau of Economic Research, in November 2001."
Business,"Japan #39;s top automaker Toyota Motor Corp. will begin making its ecological hybrid model in China by the end of 2005, the first overseas assembly for the company #39;s Prius vehicle."
Business,"Callaway Golf Co., which has struggled in recent months amid lackluster demand for its equipment, warned yesterday that its results for the third quarter and the year could be far below previous forecasts."
Sci/Tech,"The launch of a Russian rocket scheduled to blast off to the International Space Station next month has been postponed because of problems with the docking system, Russia #39;s space agency said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Last Month saw IBM launch a range of very high performance, very cost effective Unix servers with the release of its latest pSeries machines."
Sports,"Five years ago, when Northern Ireland #39;s Darren Clarke last played in a Ryder Cup on American soil, he looked a bit different. His critique of his appearance is a bit harsher."
Sports,Jose Mourinho said Chelsea played the  quot;perfect game quot; after they romped to an impressive 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
Sports,Arsenal forgot their usual fluent style but still managed to beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 in their Champions League opener. The Gunners scraped past the defensively minded Dutch side at Highbury thanks only to a first-half own goal from Alex.
Sports,The White Sox #39; 10-2 loss to the Twins at the Metrodome Tuesday night offered a nearly perfect mirror to an increasingly ugly season.
World,"Bomb and gun attacks targeting Iraqi police killed at least 59 people Tuesday, marking the deadliest day in Baghdad in six months and continuing an increase of violence across the northern part of the country."
World,"Indonesia #39;s President Megawati looks set for a crushing defeat at next Monday #39;s presidential election run-off, according to an opinion poll published in Jakarta today."
World,"Spanish police arrested 10 people in an operation against  quot;Islamic terrorism quot; on Wednesday, a court source said. Most of those detained in the northeastern city of Barcelona were of Pakistani "
World,Iraqi firemen walk in front of heavy black smoke billowing from a sabotaged key pipeline pumping oil exports from northern Iraq to Turkey and a local supply line west of the main northern oil capital of Kirkuk.
World," Israeli forces killed an  11 year old girl and five militants in a West Bank raid on  Wednesday, keeping up pressure in Palestinian areas as Prime  Minister Ariel Sharon's plan for a Gaza pullout moved forward."
World," Hong Kong authorities defended  themselves on Wednesday against complaints of poor organization  of Sunday's legislative election, and insisted the poll was  open and honest."
Sci/Tech," Iraqi scientists will assess pollution ranging from oil spills to scrap metal from destroyed military vehicles in an effort to tackle environmental damage in the war ravaged country, the United Nations said on Tuesday."
Business,"French car maker Renault says it plans to recruit 10,000 new employees next year in order to boost its international expansion."
Business,"Jobless numbers drop by 16,000 between May and July,  according to official figures."
World,"President Hu Jintao says China would be led into a ""blind alley"" by  copying Western political systems."
Sci/Tech,SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp was dealt a setback on Tuesday after the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) decided not to adopt its e-mail sender ID standard that would make it easier for Internet service providers to block unwanted junk e-mail.
Sci/Tech,"SERI KEMBANGAN: Most company networks run a mix of old and new systems, and so-called virtual machine software can help when migrating from one to the other."
World,Turkish newspapers were for the most part jubilant Wednesday after a government-opposition deal resulted in the axing Tuesday of a motion to make adultery a jailable offense in the country #39;s new penal code.
World,"A former army general looks set to snatch Indonesia #39;s presidency by a landslide in next week #39;s election run-off, two surveys showed on Wednesday, but incumbent "
World,Egypt #39;s President Hosni Mubarak is on an unscheduled trip to Syria after a divisive Arab League debate over Syria #39;s military presence in Lebanon.
Business," U.S. Treasury prices drifted lower on Wednesday in generally subdued trade, with some focus on the day's economic numbers."
World," Police staging pre dawn raids in Barcelona Wednesday arrested 10 people who may have supported Islamic militants in North Africa or the Middle East, officials said."
Business," China remained an attractive destination for foreign investors who poured in 43.6 billion dollars during the first eight months of the year, 18.8 percent more than the same period last year, the government said."
Business," Oil prices held firm on Wednesday as  Hurricane Ivan closed off crude output and shut refineries in  the Gulf of Mexico, while OPEC's Gulf producers tried to  reassure traders by recommending an output hike."
Business,Apple's iTunes music download service is accused by the Consumers' Association of overcharging UK users. 
Business," HONG KONG/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - China's largest  personal computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd., said on Tuesday it  was in acquisition talks with a major technology company, which  a source familiar with the situation said was IBM."
Sci/Tech,"Health care experts are convinced that games can help people get and stay well, but they don't agree on what's the best approach. By Noah Shachtman."
Sci/Tech,"The new tower planned for the World Trade Center site has a lot more going for it than its 1,776-foot height -- it will include an array of environmentally friendly power sources. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"A group of satellites captures evidence of what scientists believe is the killing of a rare sea turtle. But little can be done about it, they say. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,"The timid media won't do it, so 'radical' librarians are standing up against the government to protect free speech and fight censorship. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"The Star Wars director's first film, THX 1138, is no masterpiece. But it shows glimpses of the storytelling skill and imagination that became evident in his later movies. Jason Silverman reviews the re-released film."
Sci/Tech,The president asks Congress for \$126 million to help NASA recover from hurricane damage. The money could help the agency get its space shuttle overhaul back on track. By Amit Asaravala.
World,The government faces a warning today from Robin Cook and a liberal-oriented foundation that it must work harder to reverse the increasingly authoritarian tendencies of Vladimir Putin.
Business,"MOSCOW, September 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Gazproms shares opened nine percent higher on Wednesday to reach 74 rubles apiece, as heavy buying continued on news of the forthcoming takeover of the oil company Rosneft and the early liberalization of the gas giant "
Business,A PACT spelling out how much state aid can be given to rival aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing may be renegotiated but the issue seems unlikely to pose any immediate threat to the jobs of aerospace workers from Merseyside.
Business,"Australian building products firm James Hardie Industries Ltd., tainted by a row over asbestos, sought to repair its reputation on Wednesday "
Sci/Tech,"Wondering if you should install Microsoft #39;s Windows XP patch now? Worried about what might go wrong? We have answers to these questions and others, written from information supplied by Microsoft and other sources."
Sci/Tech,"CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--IBM a annonc ce jour le lancement d #39;une large suite de services visant  acclrer les avantages des systmes d #39;identification par radiofrquence pour les entreprises industrielles et du mid-market."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems and Microsoft have rescheduled the phase-one rollout of their interoperability pact to October as the companies weigh additional areas of cooperation.
Sports,ARSENE WENGER insisted Arsenal were over last season #39;s nightmare Champions League start after edging out PSV at Highbury. An own goal by Brazilian defender Alex in the 41st minute was enough to give the Frenchman three points.
Sports," Carlos Bianchi is favourite to be named new Argentina coach after Marcelo Bielsa #39;s surprise resignation.  quot;I #39;ve not spoken to him yet but he #39;s our priority, quot; said Argentina Football Association president Julio Gondrona."
Sports,Pakistan will hope they finally start their Champions Trophy campaign on Wednesday after their match with Kenya was put back from Tuesday because of rain while West Indies make their scheduled bow in the tournament.
Sports," #39;You suck! You #39;re a piece of  amp;\$#*! You can #39;t play worth *\$#! you loser, so SIT DOWN!!! quot; That #39;s what a guy was yelling at a visiting player during a White Sox-Angels game earlier this summer."
Sports,"ul Haq won the toss and chose to field in the rescheduled Champions Trophy Pool C match against Kenya at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Wednesday after rain prevented play on Tuesday."
World,"United Nations, Sept 15 (PTI) The United States presented a new draft resolution softening the threat of sanctions on Sudan in an effort to win support of key members in the Security Council but diplomats said it would have to be watered down much more to "
Sports," Prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant case spent nearly  #36;400,000 trying to get the NBA star convicted of raping a woman at a Vail area resort last summer, documents show."
Business," Oil prices up toward  $45 a barrel are  likely to mar sentiment on Wall Street on Wednesday, but solid  earnings from software giant Oracle <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> looks set to  support the technology sector."
Business," PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. , one  of the biggest Medicare plan providers, said on Wednesday it  has agreed to buy health care benefits provider American  Medical Security Group Inc. for  $502 million to expand its  product offerings to individuals and small businesses."
World,"Three beheaded bodies are found on a road north of Baghdad, US and Iraqi sources say."
World,"Ian Paisley last night emerged from Downing Street to warn the IRA that he will not compromise on the need for public proof of its disarmament, while confirming his willingness to govern Northern Ireland in partnership with his historic enemies once they "
Business,Abbey National today looked set for Spanish ownership after banking group HBOS declared it was no longer considering a rival bid. Here are the key dates in the long-running saga over the troubled banks future.
Business,"The number of people claiming unemployment benefit last month fell by 6,100 to 830,200, the Office for National Statistics said. Average earnings, including bonuses, increased by 3.8 in the year to July, down "
Sci/Tech,"An upgraded GNOME desktop environment for Linux and Unix is due for release this Wednesday, with its authors pitching enhanced features for end-users and a commitment to make hardware  quot;just work quot;."
World,Turkey #39;s ruling party confirmed on Wednesday it had shelved plans to outlaw adultery that had infuriated women #39;s rights groups and upset the European Union Ankara aspires to join.
Business,"Citing failure of two big airlines to make payments to their pension plans, top government officials Tuesday called on Congress to make it harder for corporations to dump their obligations on taxpayers."
Business," Newspaper and television station owner  Tribune Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TRB.N</A> on Wednesday said third quarter earnings  would lag Wall Street estimates because of lower than expected  publishing and broadcasting revenue."
World, Democratic candidate John Kerry unleashed a harsh indictment of President Bush's economic stewardship on Wednesday and urged his Republican rival to take responsibility instead of playing the victim.
Sports," Juan Carlos Ferrero showed glimpses of  his old form in thrashing American Justin Gimelstob 6 4, 6 1 to  reach the second round of the China Open on Wednesday."
World," Police have detained five suspected  Islamic militants as part of a French inquiry into the Sept. 11  attacks, French judicial sources said on Wednesday."
World," PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian dissident  politician Anwar Ibrahim failed on Wednesday in a final court  bid to erase his criminal record and free himself of a ban on  holding political office, but he vowed not to be silenced."
World,Government offices in the Bangladeshi capital reopen as it slowly returns to normal following widespread floods.
World,Today's blast south of Baghdad was the latest in a series of attacks in Iraq that have killed some 150 people in the last four days.
World," A car bomb exploded in a town south of Baghdad on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 10, the latest in a spate of attacks that have killed some 150 people in the last four days.    Meanwhile Wednesday, militants released a Turkish man taken hostage in Iraq, according to a videotape obtained by Associated Press Television News..."
Business,"Net income in the fiscal first-quarter rose to \$509 million, from \$440 million a year earlier, while revenue rose seven percent to \$2."
Business,By Lilly Vitorovich Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Rupert Murdoch has seven weeks to convince News Corp. (NWS) shareholders a move to the US will make the media conglomerate more attractive to 
Sci/Tech,"Adobe today announced Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0, a major upgrade to its entry-level image editing product. The updated product includes a series of powerful image editing tools taken from "
Sci/Tech,"MAJOR LCD panel maker AU Optronics may can plans to build a seventh generation TFT-LCD fab, the Taipei Times said. That follows a slump in sales in July, after prices for large size LCD panels started to topple."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile network operator T-Mobile sheds light on three new Windows Mobile powered devices, including the SDA and SDA Music smartphones and the MDA Compact communicator."
Sports,ul Haq has won the toss and chosen to field in the delayed ICC Champions Trophy contest with Kenya at Edgbaston.
Sports,Seattle #39;s Randy Winn hit a two-run home run as the Mariners edged the Anaheim Angels 3-2 Tuesday. Winn slammed his homer pinch-hitting in the seventh to give the Mariners a 3-0 lead.
Business,"Fresh off a surprising legal victory in its bid to acquire PeopleSoft, Oracle reported a 16 percent jump in profit Tuesday, beating Wall Street #39;s estimate by a penny."
Business,"At a job fair in downtown San Diego yesterday, dozens of information technology workers wandered the Civic Theater community concourse looking for leads on jobs."
Business,"The University of Phoenix disputes the government #39;s portrait that it sells education with the zeal of a hard-charging telemarketer, but recent memos to recruiters reveal tactics similar to those recently cited by federal regulators."
Business,"In the latest act of Napa Valley #39;s continuing King Lear saga, Robert Mondavi Corp. said Tuesday it plans to sell off its luxury wine brands, including the original Robert Mondavi Winery that made the company famous."
Business,"WASHINGTONAmerican shoppers turned tight-fisted in August, dropping sales at retailers by 0.3 per cent and providing fresh evidence of an erratic pace of consumer spending in recent months."
Business,The Chicago Sun-Times #39; management and unionized reporters planned to return to the bargaining table Wednesday morning on the heels of a vote authorizing a strike and picketing by employees outside a gala thrown by the company.
Sci/Tech,"Adobe has today announced Photoshop Elements 3.0. New features include the Healing Brush, previously only available in the full version of Photoshop, and new Spot Healing Brush as well as the ability to support RAW files."
Sci/Tech,Xerox has won several new document services deals and updated its content management and workflow software. HSBC has selected Xerox to provide document services in its Brazil and UK offices that will include 
Sports,Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could hardly find enough superlatives to describe his side #39;s 3-0 win at Paris St Germain in their Champions League opener.
Sports,"Southampton (England), Sept. 15 (AP): Bangladesh won the toss and sent the West Indies in to bat in their Champions Trophy cricket match at The Rose Bowl today."
Sports,"Incidents between baseball players and fans have long been part of the game. But they seem to be getting uglier with each year, and an imbroglio Monday night in Oakland, Calif."
Sports,"The Sox, who entered play Tuesday with 28 wins in their last 35 games, continued their gradual descent back to Earth by falling to the Devil Rays, 5-2, in front of another sellout crowd of 35,118 at Fenway Park."
Sports,The 49ers announced a four-year extension for general manager Terry Donahue in a news conference Tuesday with Donahue and owner John York.
World,"Peace talks between the Sudanese government and rebels from the troubled Darfur region have collapsed after three weeks, one of the two main rebel factions said today."
World,Malaysia #39;s highest court has turned down former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim #39;s appeal of his corruption conviction.
World,"Three beheaded bodies were found Wednesday on a road north of Baghdad, authorities said. There were no documents on the bodies discovered on the road near Dijiel, about 25 miles north of Baghdad, said Col."
World," The decapitated bodies of three  men, their heads strapped to their backs and the corpses put in  nylon bags, were found dumped by a roadside north of Baghdad  Wednesday, Iraqi police and U.S. officials said."
World,The British Army's head tells the BBC the attacks which killed dozens in Iraq will not derail January's elections.
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Wednesday said  earnings for the remainder of 2004 would lag current  expectations because of weakness in key markets."
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open little  changed on Wednesday as concerns about Hurricane Ivan weighed  on sentiment, although solid earnings from Oracle Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> could help the mood among technology stocks."
Business," Publisher and broadcaster Tribune Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TRB.N</A> on Wednesday said third quarter earnings would lag Wall  Street estimates because of lower than expected publishing and  broadcasting revenue."
Business,"LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world #39;s largest luxury-goods maker, said first-half profit rose 49 percent as travelers returned to its Asian airport stores and US shoppers bought more champagne and cognac."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a song by a band I definitely don #39;t listen to,  quot;Don #39;t stop thinking about tomorrow, quot; but the lyrics rather tellingly continue,  quot;Yesterday #39;s gone, yesterday #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"The SDA Music (pictured) phone is the first Windows Mobile Smartphone to be release by the operator and gives not only allows access to Microsoft applications like Outlook, but also can be used to relax after work thanks to the integrated audio player."
Sports,"  The dateline fools you as much as the event may fool you. These are the suburbs of Detroit, where the grit turns into greenery, where the big shots who manage the car factories "
Sports,"Blackburn Rovers have approached the Football Association of Wales (FAW) for permission to speak to Wales manager Mark Hughes, Welsh soccer #39;s ruling body said on Wednesday."
Sports,"He may be known as  quot;El Loco quot;, but there is none of the traditional flamboyant Latin madness about Marcelo Bielsa. Instead, the man whose controversial reign as Argentina coach came to an end "
Sports,"Needing 1 more homer to join only Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in baseball #39;s version of the 700 Club, Bonds went 0-for-2 with 2 walks in the Giants #39; 3-2 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday night at Miller Park."
Sports,ZURICH (Switzerland): Zurich officials Tuesday abandoned plans to lead a joint Swiss bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics because the city would be unable to afford its portion.
Sports,"This season #39;s FA Cup semi-finals will be held at Cardiff #39;s Millennium Stadium, the Football Association said on Wednesday."
World,An opinion poll published in Jakarta shows Indonesia #39;s President Megawati Sukarnoputri is set for a crushing defeat in next Monday #39;s presidential election run-off.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - As Europe's  top-ranked golfer, Padraig Harrington might well have expected  the sight of autograph seekers as he went through his first  Ryder Cup practice round on Tuesday."
Sports, It is mid September and Roger Federer  has already guaranteed he will end the year as world number  one.
Sci/Tech,"Downside is having to learn to use html code. Internet Explorer #39;s AutoComplete function remembers passwords, but experts say it creates a security risk."
World,"The record turnout in Hong Kong #39;s legislative council elections shows that the territory wants full democracy, newspapers said on Tuesday."
Sports," The day after the San Diego Chargers assured themselves of their first winning season since 1995, LaDainian Tomlinson made a pitch for the front office to bring back quarterback Drew Brees next year."
Sci/Tech,Help desk technician pleads guilty to \$50m scam
Sci/Tech,A videophone that lets home users see who they are talking to has been launched by Amstrad.
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to help enterprise users get a handle on power and heat issues associated with new server designs that pack more processing punch in smaller spaces, Advanced Micro Devices on Monday announced that systems built with its 32/64-bit Opteron "
Sci/Tech,"  He is like that guy who worked in your office once, the shy tech geek, the temp down in  IT, who typed Ctrl Alt Delete on the keypad when your hard drive seized up. Until very recently, that guy was Kerry Conran."
Sports,"Former Florida coach Ron Zook will take over at Illinois, sources told The Associated Press Monday. Zook #39;s hiring as head coach will be announced at a news conference Tuesday, said two "
Sci/Tech,"Climate change demands Britain consider building new nuclear power plants, says Lord May, the Royal Society president."
Business," PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. , one of the biggest Medicare plan providers, said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy health care benefits provider American Medical Security Group Inc. for  #36;502 million to expand its product offerings to individuals and small businesses."
Business, Publisher and broadcaster Tribune Co.  on Wednesday said third quarter earnings would lag Wall Street estimates because of lower than expected publishing and broadcasting revenue.
Sci/Tech," Yahoo, seeking to add e commerce to its Internet music portal, will pay  #36;160 million in cash to acquire Musicmatch, a critically acclaimed but little known music jukebox and download service."
Business, OPEC will mull raising its oil output quota by up to one million barrels per day at a meeting in a largely symbolic gesture as members are already pumping far above the 26 million ceiling.
Sports," There were still plenty, way too many, good seats available."
Sci/Tech," Now you can project different images of yourself on the mobile phone, depending on who's calling."
Sci/Tech," Oracle (ORCL) on Tuesday posted a 16 jump in quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst estimates, despite listless sales in an area it hopes to buttress by buying rival PeopleSoft (PSFT)."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  fell last week as 30 year mortgage rates declined to their  lowest level since late March, an industry group said on  Wednesday."
Business,"Shares of Italian airline up on optimism that pilot agreement is first step to regaining health. ROME (Reuters) - With a boost from a vital deal with pilots, Alitalia and unions for cabin crew and ground staff "
Business,he pilots #39; union at Delta Air Lines said last night that an  quot;unusually high quot; number of pilots planned to retire early in October because of concerns about the airline #39;s deteriorating financial situation.
Business,Retail sales slid in August as people steered away from buying cars and shoppers kept a close eye on their spending after splurging in July.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has found two new security flaws in its software, including a critical hole that could spread viruses using Jpeg graphics."
Sci/Tech,"Instead of genre staples such as lobbing grenades or casting spells, the game asked players to get excited about tasks such as personal hygiene and interior design."
Sci/Tech,"SDBot.UJ, the latest variant of the SDbot worm that monitors network traffic after it infects a computer has been discovered by security experts."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems has announced new integrated services routers capable of delivering wire-speed data, voice, video and other advanced services to the small- and medium-sized business and enterprise branch office market segments."
Sports,"OAKLAND, Calif. Alfonso Soriano had three hits and two RB-Is as the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics, 12-to-9. The win comes a night after Texas reliever Frank Francisco threw a plastic chair into the stands in Oakland and broke a woman #39;s nose."
Sports," Barry Bonds can join the exclusive 700 club tonight, as the San Francisco Giants begin a three game series versus the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park."
Sports,"Cardiffs Millennium Stadium will host this seasons FA Cup semi-finals as well as the final. It will be the first time the venue has hosted the semi-finals, with Old Trafford and Villa Park having been favoured in recent years."
Sports,"Should the Angels fail to make the playoffs by the slimmest of margins, they will look back and remember a handful of games and a group of antagonists, both likely and unlikely, that led to their demise."
World,"Nearly 150 people have been slain in 3 days as militants try to derail plan for security force.  Oil exports: Saboteurs wrecked a recently repaired pipeline junction in Kirkuk, Iraq, on Tuesday and the fire set off a cascade of power blackouts."
World,"The decapitated bodies of three men, their heads strapped to their backs and the corpses put in nylon bags, were found dumped by a roadside north of Baghdad Wednesday, Iraqi police and US officials said."
Sci/Tech,It's a hacker's nightmare but a dream for bankers and spies: A computer network so secure that even the simplest attempts to eavesdrop will interrupt the flow of data and alert administrators to the snooping.
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Andrea Shalal-Esa</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army on Tuesday awarded\General Dynamics Corp. <GD.N> the lead role in developing a new\warfighter communications system, with Lockheed Martin Corp.\<LMT.N.> to get an equal share of the work, which GD said was\worth \$7 billion through 2018.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Mental breakdowns and warped childhoods add to the fun in ""The Sims 2,"" creator Will Wright explains."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has signed a licensing deal to allow it to use SD memory cards in future devices, and has applied for membership of the SD Card Association."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has provisionally rejected Sender ID, a proposed anti-spam specification from Microsoft, because of a possible intellectual property rights conflict."
World,"  A car bomb and a mass shooting killed 59 people in Iraq on Tuesday, many of them policemen and unemployed young men seeking to join the country #39;s beleaguered security forces."
Business," Reynolds American Inc. , parent of the No. 2 U.S. cigarette company, on Wednesday forecast 2004 profit of  #36;5.75 to  #36;6.05 a share, its first forecast since the company was formed at the end of July."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans fell last week as 30 year mortgage rates declined to their lowest level since late March, an industry group said on Wednesday."
World," Thailand, faced with a second outbreak of bird flu, said Wednesday its poultry would not be inoculated against the disease because vaccines offer no guarantee of safety."
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Wednesday said  earnings for the remainder of 2004 would lag current  expectations because of weakness in key markets."
Business," Reynolds American Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RAI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RAI.N</A>, parent  of the No. 2 U.S. cigarette company, on Wednesday forecast 2004  profit of  $5.75 to  $6.05 a share, its first forecast since the  company was formed at the end of July."
Sci/Tech,"Jupiter's moon Io is peppered with volcanoes, the hottest, most active volcanoes in our solar system. Sizzling vents spew plumes of gas and dust as much as 400 km high. They surge, spit, subside and surge again, non-stop. Passing spacecraft beware: Io is shooting at you."
Sci/Tech,"  The number of companies building and designing microprocessors is likely to shrink by approximately 40 percent over the next 10 years, analysts from Gartner Inc. predicted at the research firm's Semiconductor Industry Summit conference here in San Francisco Tuesday."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano #39;s Chairman Emilio Botin pledged a year ago to propel the Spanish bank into the world #39;s top 10 by market capitalisation, an ambition which could now be realised with a bid for Abbey National."
Business,"MOSCOW : The Russian state will maintain some restrictions on foreign ownership in gas giant Gazprom after the liberalisation of its shareholding structure, a top minister said."
Business,"ATLANTA Sept. 15, 2004 - Soft-drink giant Coca-Cola Co. said Wednesday that it expects second-half 2004 earnings per share to fall short of Wall Street expectations on flat to low volume growth."
Business,"New applications for US home loans fell last week as 30-year mortgage rates declined to their lowest level since late March, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business,"PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. (PHS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the biggest Medicare plan providers, said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy health-care benefits provider American Medical Security Group Inc."
Business,"US Airways #39; unions, defying efforts to win labor concessions to avert a bankruptcy, are unlikely to give up pay and benefits under a threat of cuts imposed by a court, a labor leader and consultants said."
Sci/Tech,"carbolic writes  quot;The Firefox browser is ramping up as fast as Internet Explorer is ramping down. According to these stats posted from the Engadget logfiles, IE has dropped to 57 of all browsers used to visit "
Sci/Tech,APPLE could be facing the largest legal settlement in history - and the money will go to APPLE. The electronics giant Apple Computer has been in legal wrangles with Apple Corps - The Beatles holding company 
Sci/Tech,Doubled-up processors were the big news at this year?s Intel Developer Forum. They boost performance without frying your chips ? and are coming your way soon.
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. (HGST) announced the availability of 2.5-inch hard drives with capacities up to 100GB for notebook computers by the end of 2004, the company said on Tuesday."
World, One of two rebel movements engaged in peace talks with Sudan's government mediated by the African Union (AU) said the negotiations had collapsed and could be suspended for weeks.
World," Three Americans accused of torturing Afghans in a private jail were found guilty Wednesday by a three judge panel, after a trial criticized by the defense as failing to meet international standards of fairness."
Sports, Two time U.S. Open doubles champion Max Mirnyi will lead the Belarus team that faces the United States in the Davis Cup semifinals in Charleston later this month.
Business," COCA-COLA CO. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A>:"
World," ASTANA, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - Russia curtly told the  United States to stay out of its business Wednesday after U.S.  criticism, echoed by the European Union, of President Vladimir  Putin's plans for radical change that will boost Kremlin power."
Sci/Tech," About 40 players and coaches with the Grapeland High School football team in East Texas were injured, two of them critically, when lightning struck near their practice field Tuesday evening, authorities said."
Business,"Cola, the world's largest maker of soft drinks, issues a profit warning blaming ""challenging operating conditions in key markets""."
Business,A US federal judge sentenced an author who wrote a series of books about avoiding taxes in off-shore locations to six months in prison on Monday.
World,"Ralph Nader can be listed on Florida ballots in the US presidential election, the state's electoral chief says."
Sci/Tech,"For those who don't know him, Keith Henson co-founded the L5 Society, was President of Xanadu Corporation and was a featured character in The Great Mambo Chicken and the Transhuman Condition: Science Slightly Over the Edge.  He's about to be deported from Canada to the United States where he faces time in the infamous California prison system."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 15 (New Ratings) - Oracle Corporation (ORCL.NAS) reported its 1Q FY05 earnings ahead of expectations, despite a 36 year-over-year decline in the company #39;s enterprise application software sales during the quarter."
Business,"LONDON : British unemployment fell for the 15th month in a row in August to reach the lowest level for 29 years, official figures showed."
Sci/Tech,The Free Standards Group and the Open Source Development Labs(OSDL) hope that improved standards for Linux will help accelerate its adoption by enterprise and large business customers.
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 15 September 2004 - Microsoft has suffered well-publicised losses to Novell SUSE Linux in the Norwegian city of Bergen and other local governments dotted across the globe, in what Novell staffers hope is the start of sales momentum for its "
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Sept. 15, 2004    HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has been awarded a 10 year contract worth  $290 million by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), an agency of the US Department of Defense."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST) will ship new 2.5-inch hard drives with capacities up to 100GB for notebooks by the end of 2004, the company said today."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday it has found a new security flaw with its Windows XP operating system and warned that an attacker could infiltrate other computers by persuading their owners to open a specialized graphics file.
Sci/Tech,"  British astronomers are celebrating a world first that could revolutionise the future of astronomy. They have just begun a project to operate a global network of the world's biggest robotic telescopes, dubbed 'RoboNet 1.0' which will be controlled by intelligent software to provide rapid observations of sudden changes in astronomical objects, such as violent Gamma Ray Bursts, or 24 hour surveillance of interesting phenomena..."
Sci/Tech,"TORONTO (AP) -- Beer, a health food? That's what some Canadian researchers report.    A study from the University of Western Ontario finds a brew could be good for you..."
Sci/Tech,"PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Newlywed Marc Schlotthauer had just returned from his honeymoon in California and fallen asleep in his Stayton bedroom, when his heart stopped cold..."
Sci/Tech,"KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center are testing a high-tech pacifier that could help premature babies learn to eat..."
Sci/Tech,"com September 14, 2004, 3:25 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,  A lawsuit could be in the works after some Texas players were involved in a brawl with taunting fans in Oakland    that led to the arrest of Rangers reliever Frank Francisco.
World,"NABLUS, West Bank - Five Palestinian fugitives, including a militant leader, were killed on Wednesday during a fierce gun battle with Israeli soldiers in this West Bank city, Palestinian and Israeli sources said."
World,"BANGKOK, Thailand Sept. 15, 2004 - Thailand, faced with a second outbreak of bird flu, said Wednesday its poultry would not be inoculated against the disease because vaccines offer no guarantee of safety."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. plans to introduce several new consumer products on Oct. 12 at an event in Los Angeles. The announcements are expected to include an update to Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 and the first devices using Media Center Extender technology.
Sci/Tech," India's booming cellphone market is adding 1.7 million customers every month and will grow between 15 percent and 20 percent annually, a senior industry official said."
Business," Top U.S. electronics chain Best Buy Co. Inc.  on Wednesday reported higher quarterly profit due to expense control and higher gross margins, offsetting sluggish sales growth."
World, Chart topping pop singer Natasha Bedingfield's laptop computer    with a hard disk full of new songs and lyrics    has been stolen at Heathrow airport.
Business, Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co. said Wednesday that second quarter earnings rose on cost controls and improved margins to beat Wall Street expectations.
World," The decapitated bodies of three  men, their heads strapped to their backs, were found dumped in  nylon bags by a roadside north of Baghdad on Wednesday, Iraqi  police and U.S. officials said."
World," Singapore released from jail  Wednesday two men linked to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network,  including one trained in Afghanistan, but said 17 others  arrested in 2002 would be held for two more years without  trial."
World,"Failure to honour funding pledges to the UN means a world population explosion within decades, a report says."
World," The committee writing the Senate's intelligence reorganization plan is recommending creation of a strong national intelligence director with spending power, while leaving the Pentagon in charge of some military spy agencies.    Sen..."
World, A fraternity member has been busted for apparently finding a unique way to supplement his college income   fake parking tickets...
World,"Scott Kazmir already is coming through with flashy wins against famous foes. The 20-year-old rookie struck out a career-high nine in his fourth major league start, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays over the Boston Red Sox and Pedro Martinez 5-2 Tuesday night..."
World," More than 1.2 million people in metropolitan New Orleans were warned to get out as 140 mph Hurricane Ivan churned toward the Gulf Coast, threatening to submerge this below sea level city in what could be the most disastrous storm to hit in nearly 40 years.    Residents streamed inland in bumper to bumper traffic in an agonizingly slow exodus Tuesday amid dire warnings that Ivan could overwhelm New Orleans with up to 20 feet of filthy, chemical polluted water..."
World," Three beheaded bodies were found Wednesday or a road north of Baghdad and a car bomb exploded in a town south of the capital, killing two people and injuring 10.    The attacks were the latest in an upsurge of violence that has killed more than 200 people in the country in the last four days..."
World,"Israel will not follow the U.S.-backed ""road map"" peace plan and could remain in much of the West Bank for an extended period after it withdraws from the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in a newspaper interview published Wednesday."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 15 (New Ratings) - The core Gulf members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have reportedly recommended that the cartel #39;s official output quota be boosted by 4, or one million barrels per day."
Business,"Cola says earnings for the rest of 2004 will lag current Wall Street expectations because of weakness in key markets, further highlighting the divergent fortunes of the world #39;s largest soft drink maker and its top rival PepsiCo."
Business," quot;These things tend to be decided by egos as much as by financial logic, but HBoS has shown its ability with a level head to walk away from a deal."
Business,Union says pilots may retire en masse to get payments rather than ride out possible bankruptcy. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc.
Business,UNDATED Gap may be looking at opening its first new retail chain in a decade. A published report says the San Francisco-based retailer is preparing to test specialty clothing stores aimed at women over 35.
Business,  A federal appeals court agreed Tuesday to temporarily seal letters pertaining to the health of former Silicon Valley investment banker Frank Quattrone #39;s wife and teenage daughter after his lawyers protested that a judge was about to make them 
Sci/Tech,The competition watchdog has called for an investigation into whether Apple #39;s new iTunes music download service is  quot;ripping off quot; British consumers.
Sci/Tech,Mobile is pitching its against the likes of Apple and Creative with a new smart phone specifically (nominally) designed for digital music playback.
Sci/Tech,"Grid computing links computers to harness their collective resources. HP said its grid approach to storage is designed to let customers focus more on how they use data, not how they store it."
Sports, Canada remains on top of the hockey world after defeating Finland 3 2 in the World Cup of Hockey final on Tuesday.
Sports,Chelsea striker Didier Drogba and coach Jose Mourinho are convinced that Paris St Germain can bounce back from their crushing home defeat to the London side.
Sports,WALES captain Gary Speed today insisted Mark Hughes will join Blackburn with the blessing of the players - if his move to the Premiership is rubber-stamped.
Sports,Schalke 04 coach Jupp Heynckes became the first casualty of the Bundesliga season as he was sacked by the German first division soccer club on Wednesday after leading his team to a dismal start for the new season.
Sports," quot;Im happy we won, but I was kind of mad I got out there and I just didnt do the job in the last inning, quot; he said.  quot;Thats what Im upset about."
World,"  President Vladimir Putin #39;s moves to scrap regional elections and reform parliament in the name of fighting terrorism will move Russia closer to authoritarianism without making the country any safer, analysts and liberal politicians say."
World,"Israeli raids in the West Bank have left at least 10 Palestinians dead, including an 11-year-old girl and a number of wanted militants."
Business," U.S. business inventories grew by more than expected in July and the previous month was revised higher, government data showed on Wednesday, delivering the strongest two month performance in nearly five years."
Business," Treasuries prices slipped on Wednesday after a survey of regional U.S. manufacturing showed a sharp recovery in early September, countering signs of softness elsewhere in the economy."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Corp. is charging its British iTunes customers 17 percent more per download than its European customers, a consumer watchdog group said on Wednesday."
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Wednesday said  earnings for the rest of 2004 would lag current Wall Street  expectations because of weakness in key markets, further  highlighting the divergent fortunes of the world's largest soft  drink maker and its top rival, PepsiCo Inc."
Business, Oil prices were steady on Wednesday as  Hurricane Ivan's effect on crude output and refineries in the  Gulf of Mexico balanced OPEC's attempts to reassure traders  with a four percent output ceiling hike.
Sci/Tech," Interior Secretary Gale Norton has signed an agreement with representatives of Arizona, Nevada and California to protect wildlife habitat on the Colorado River and aid native species."
Sci/Tech, Anyone who has cursed when their flashlight goes dead may have something new to beam about  #151; a flashlight that accepts batteries of different sizes.
Business," Top U.S. electronics chain Best Buy  Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBY.N</A> on Wednesday posted an 8 percent rise in  second quarter net earnings on strong sales of higher priced  digital products and curbs on expenses."
Sci/Tech," Despite improvements in recent decades, the Great Lakes remain a dumping ground for pollution ranging from livestock waste to mercury emissions, a U.S. Canadian panel said Monday."
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open lower on  Wednesday as concerns about Hurricane Ivan weighed on sentiment  and Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> warned that earnings for the rest of  the year would lag expectations."
Sports," TEMPE, Ariz. (Sports Network) - Josh McCown has re-claimed  his role as the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback, at  least temporarily."
Sci/Tech," Air pollution in Hong Kong has hit record levels, the government said on Wednesday, and it warned people with heart or respiratory problems to stay indoors."
Business,OPEC members were expected to increase the cartel's production during a meeting Wednesday by 1 million barrels a day to meet the global demand for oil. But analysts contended that any decision by the group would likely have little effect on high oil prices.
World, Sudan's foreign minister rejected  Wednesday a revised U.N. Security Council draft resolution  threatening to consider sanctions on Sudan and said it had  complicated talks on Darfur between rebels and Khartoum.
Business,"Businesses saw inventories rise in July as sales picked up, the government reported Wednesday."
Business,Airport operations were back to normal early Wednesday following a radio failure at a Federal Aviation Administration control facility that tied up travelers for hours.
Sci/Tech," Malnutrition and starvation have drastically reduced moose numbers in northwest Wyoming, according to the author of a new study that debunks the belief among some that wolves are a leading cause of the decline."
Sci/Tech," Survey crews searching through woods and neighborhoods in northeast Indiana have not found any new signs of the beetle blamed for killing millions of ash trees in Michigan and Ohio, a state official said."
Business,"The Commerce Department said that stocks of unsold goods increased by 0.9 percent in July, down from a 1.1 percent rise in June."
World," President Bush acknowledged Monday that American military forces ""can never guarantee 100 percent security"" for Iraq's elections Jan. 30, but said the voting must proceed on schedule to let people choose democracy over terrorism."
Sci/Tech,"A daily walk around the block, a few laps in the pool, a vigorous game of soccer: studies suggest exercise is extending the lives of women who've survived breast cancer, even as it lifts their spirits."
Business,"index futures dropped after Coca Cola Co., Xilinx Inc., and Tribune Co. said sales or earnings will miss forecasts. Profits and outlooks are falling short and that will disappoint "
Business,Russian gas company Gazprom rallied again Wednesday as investors said the upcoming easing of share ownership rules would make it a must-have stock in emerging markets portfolios.
Business," Alitalia headed into eleventh hour talks with unions today, a putative deadline for clinching plans to avoid bankruptcy, after winning a key deal with pilots."
Business,"The Commerce Department said that stocks of unsold goods increased by 0.9 percent in July, down from a 1.1 percent rise in June. Sales, meanwhile, rose by 0.6 percent in July - three times the 0.2 percent increase registered in the previous month."
Business,"The number of people claiming unemployment benefit last month fell by 6,100 to 830,200, according to the Office for National Statistics."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, the software giant has issued a patch so that users can view pictures in the JPEG format without the risk of getting their computers infected."
Sci/Tech,"President Bush on Tuesday asked Congress for \$126 million to help NASA repair the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which was damaged by recent hurricanes."
Sports,"  Paula Radcliffe has revealed that a leg muscle injury affected her preparations for the Athens Olympics where she was forced to drop out of the marathon and 10,000 meters after starting as hot favorite."
World,"Intelligence officials in South Korea say the mysterious blast in North Korea may have been from a hydro-electric dam project, as Pyongyang claims."
World,"Chinese officials lauded the comfortable majority of the Beijing camp in Hong Kong #39;s election as a vote for prosperity, but the city #39;s leading liberal said yesterday China should not doubt the popular desire for democracy."
Sci/Tech,A more joined-up approach to net safety is needed if government is to get the message home to citizens.
Sci/Tech,"Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. officially moved into the search engine market with the unveiling late Tuesday of its Internet search engine, A9.com."
Business,"Businesses saw inventories rise in July and sales picked up, the government reported Wednesday. The Commerce Department said that stocks of unsold goods increased 0.9 in July, down from a 1.1 rise in June."
Sci/Tech,Workers evacuated Tuesday from the low-lying New Orleans plant where they have been scrambling to prepare external fuel tanks for the shuttles.
Sports,"Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has urged European football #39;s governing body, UEFA, not to punish star striker Didier Drogba for taunting Paris Saint-Germain fans on Tuesday."
Sports,"After ending a career-worst five-game losing skid last week, the right-hander held the Kansas City Royals to three hits in eight innings Tuesday night, pitching the New York Yankees to a 4-0 victory."
Sci/Tech,"By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- The U.S. information tech sector lost 403,300 jobs between March 2001 and this past April, and the market for tech workers remains bleak, according to a new report..."
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World," British Airways said it planned to cancel almost 1,000 flights in the next three months."
World, One of two rebel movements engaged in peace talks with Sudan's government mediated by the African Union (AU) said the negotiations over the Darfur region had collapsed and could be suspended for weeks.
Business," U.S. industrial output barely edged  up, gaining a less than expected 0.1 percent in August, the  Federal Reserve said on Wednesday."
Business," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A> said  on Wednesday it was canceling a  $5 billion outsourcing deal  with IBM Corp., <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> and planned to rehire about 4,000  workers who had been transferred to IBM under the pact."
Business," Oil supply fears eased slightly on  Wednesday as OPEC hiked production quotas by 1 million barrels  a day, balancing risks from Hurricane Ivan that has temporarily  closed 60 percent of Gulf of Mexico crude output."
World," Under sometimes sharp questioning from Democrats, Republican Rep. Porter Goss told a Senate committee Tuesday that his past partisan views and strong support for an intelligence agency that many consider deeply flawed will not stand in the way of needed reforms if he is confirmed as director of central intelligence."
Sports, The commissioner of the Pac 10 Conference called Monday for coaches to make their votes public after California was dropped below No. 6 by six voters in the final poll.
Business,"Oracle Corp., the world #39;s second-largest software firm, beat the Street with its first-quarter results after Tuesday #39;s market close thanks to stronger sales of its database software."
Business,"In the second half of 2005, Gap Inc. plans to launch its first new chain in a decade, a specialty clothing retailer aimed at women over 35 years old, according to a published report Wednesday citing Gap Chief Executive Paul Pressler."
Business,Microsoft and Polycom Inc. disclosed plans to integrate their products to give PC users new options for audio and video conferencing.
Sports,"Jason Giambi made his first start since July 23, Mike Mussina pitched three-hit ball for eight innings, and the New York Yankees beat the host Kansas City Royals, 4-0, to increase their AL East lead to four games over the Boston Red Sox."
Sports,"Manager Alan Trammell keeps talking about this year. About scoring some runs, winning some games. But really, this is all about next year for the Detroit Tigers, especially now "
World,"Groups tied to Abu Musab Zarqawi claim a major car bombing Tuesday, taking Westerners as hostages. By Howard LaFranchi. BAGHDAD - When a disciplined group of uniformed men kidnapped two Italian aid workers "
World,Iraqi police suffered two massive blows in attacks that left at least 59 people dead and more than 120 injured. The major attack - a car bomb blast near a Baghdad police station - was claimed by an al Qaida-linked terror group.
World,"LONDON: Talk about a Middle East peace conference in London early next year is  quot;premature, quot; a spokesman for British Prime Minister Tony Blair said last night."
Business,Business at factories across New York state improved at an accelerated pace in the past month according to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey posted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Buffalo.
Business,Retired pilots may fly planes for Delta Air Lines as part of an interim agreement as the pilots union seeks to head off Delta #39;s potential bankruptcy deadline.
Business,"The European Union says if Washington will reduce aid to the Boeing Co., it #39;s willing to accept cuts in subsidies for Airbus Industries."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation has fixed 10 security bugs in its open-source Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox browsers and Thunderbird e-mail reader, with the release of new versions of all three products this week. Some of the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to run malicious code on a user's PC via a malicious e-mail, a specially crafted vCard or a malformed graphic on a Web site, project leaders said."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation has fixed 10 security bugs in its open-source Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox browsers and Thunderbird e-mail reader, with the release of new versions of all three products this week."
Sports,"Jacques Villeneuves determination to return to racing has secured him a place in the 2005 paddock. The 33-year old Canadian has signed a two-year contract with Sauber, which will come into effect on the 1st of November 2004."
Sports,"  The Detroit Shock will be without their leading scorer for the remainder of the season. Prior to their 82 71 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday, the Shock placed Swin Cash "
Sports,"Porto, Portugal (Sports Network) - Champions League play began Tuesday and Groups G and H featured few surprises, as Valencia, Inter Milan and Chelsea all emerged victorious."
World,"Some 74 Iraqis were killed in Iraq yesterday while other 154 were injured, most of them are victims of a booby trapped car explosion in Baghdad and an attack in Baqouba, Abu Mus #39;ab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility for, fighting in al-Ramadi between the "
World,"Raiding Israeli forces killed six Palestinian militants and four civilians on Wednesday, the highest single-day Palestinian death toll in the West Bank for more than two years, witnesses and medics said."
Sci/Tech,Higher-capacity hard drives will be available by the end of the year.
World," Stalled by reluctant witnesses and an uncooperative defendant, judges in Slobodan Milosevic's war crimes trial adjourned the proceedings for a month Wednesday to give the former Yugoslav president's court appointed lawyers time to prepare their case."
Business," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co.  said on Wednesday it was canceling a  #36;5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM Corp.,  and planned to rehire about 4,000 workers who had been transferred to IBM under the pact."
Business," Gap Inc.  on Wednesday said it plans to test a new store concept next year aimed at women over age 35, and named Gap brand president Gary Muto to oversee the development."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday  as Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> upset sentiment by warning earnings for  the rest of the year would lag expectations, while concerns  about Hurricane Ivan and its effect on crude prices continued  to weigh on investors."
World,BAGHDAD: The presidents of Iraq and the United States pledged yesterday there would be no delay to landmark elections on January 30 despite a flare-up of violence that left about 100 dead in three days.
Business," Gap Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GPS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GPS.N</A> on Wednesday said it  plans to test a new store concept next year aimed at women over  age 35, and named Gap brand president Gary Muto to oversee the  development."
World,"LONDON: Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf, in London for talks yesterday with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, said the world is  quot;absolutely quot; less safe because it is failing to tackle the core causes of terrorism."
Sci/Tech,"Tony Blair said children need protecting from violent video games, blamed for the murder of a schoolboy."
Sci/Tech,The Tories are to recruit members online rather than making people join the party through local associations.
Business,"London #39;s SABMiller has agreed to buy the Chinese brewing business of Australia #39;s Lion Nathan for US\$154 million, it said Wednesday."
Business,"Treasuries prices slipped on Wednesday after a survey of regional US manufacturing showed a sharp recovery in early September, countering signs of softness elsewhere in the economy."
Business,  Grocery wholesaler Fleming Cos. and some of its suppliers and their employees have agreed to settle Securities and Exchange Commission claims of accounting fraud.
Sci/Tech,The Consumers #39; Association has accused iTunes - the music download service from Apple - of ripping off UK punters by charging them 20 per cent more than European counterparts.
World,The European Union said Wednesday it had extended a ban on imports of chicken meat and pet birds from several Asian countries hit by avian flu to March 31 next year.
Sci/Tech,<strong>In brief</strong> A victory for humanity
Sci/Tech," The Internet's biggest players are preparing for all out war, adding new weapons to their arsenals in hopes that they can offer the best full suite of digital services to future Net users."
Sci/Tech, Higher capacity hard drives will be available by the end of the year.
Sci/Tech," RFID deals are really flying at the Frontline show. In one agreement, Linux handheld terminals will come together with wireless emulation for the enterprise. Through another, three IT firms will support Beaver Street Fisheries' bid to move RFID a step beyond mere compliance."
Sports, Playing in the rain against Florida brings back some bad memories for Tennessee.
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Wednesday said  earnings for the rest of the year would lag Wall Street  expectations because of weakness in key markets, further  highlighting the divergent fortunes of the world's largest soft  drink maker and its top rival, PepsiCo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PEP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PEP.N</A>."
Business," OPEC on Wednesday lifted oil supply  quotas by one million barrels a day, four percent, in a renewed  bid to force down stubbornly high world crude prices."
Business," PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PHS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PHS.N</A>  said on Wednesday it agreed to buy American Medical Security  Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMZ.N</A> for  $502 million, in a bid by the health  insurer to broaden into the individual and small business  markets."
Business, Martha Stewart set a news conference Wednesday to discuss  quot;matters related to her sentencing. quot;. It was not immediately clear what would be discussed specifically at the news conference 
Business,"On Monday, Kirk Kerkorian sold Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for the third time. As a Hollywood reconciliation story, that means Kerkorian has bought and sold the venerable movie studio more times than Elizabeth Taylor married Richard Burton."
Business,"LONDON HBOS said on Wednesday that it would not bid for Abbey National, clearing the way for Santander Central Hispano #39;s 8.7 billion takeover of the No."
Business,"  JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. plans to undo a technology outsourcing deal with International Business Machines Corp., taking back about 4,000 employees and contractors from the computer giant."
Business,InterContinental Hotels today said it had begun the search for a new chief executive after a change in strategy forced out present boss Richard North.
Business,"British Airways today announced the cancellation of almost 1,000 flights over the next three months in an effort to ease congestion at Heathrow, one of the world #39;s busiest airports."
Sci/Tech,The Consumer Association has today complained to the UKs Office of Fair Trading that downloading tracks from Apples iTunes costs UK consumers more than their counterparts in France and Germany.
Sci/Tech,Hitachi announced it would be shipping 2.5in hard drives with capacities up to 100GB for notebook computers by the end of 2004. The Travelstar 5K100 and E5K100 hard drives 
Sports,"TORONTO Midway through the third period, with the outcome of the World Cup of Hockey still in doubt, the public-address system played a clap-along song with a chorus about  quot;the good old hockey game."
Sports,Frank Lampard believes Didier Drogba can do for Chelsea what Thierry Henry has done for Arsenal. The 26-year-old Ivory Coast striker Drogba scored twice as Chelsea opened their Champions 
Sports,Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal are a more mature outfit as a result of the European heartbreak they have suffered over recent seasons.
Sports,  Pakistan beat Kenya by seven wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool C match at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Sports,We do not have to believe every cynic who says that all the great players are mercenaries who flit like butterflies through the big money clubs of the Champions League.
Sports, Javier Vazquez hopes to put the brakes on a personal three  game losing streak this afternoon when the New York Yankees close out their three game set with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
World,"The European Parliament is set to call violence in Sudan #39;s Darfur region  quot;tantamount to genocide quot; later this week, echoing strong statements from the United States and toughening the EU stance."
World,  President Vladimir Putin says he will fight anti Russian attacks by consolidating security agencies and further tightening political control over the country.
Business,"Opec has raised its output quotas in an attempt to bring oil prices below \$40 a barrel. The cartel of leading oil producers says it will pump another million barrels of crude a day, bringing total output to 27 million barrels a day."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST) this week said it will ship a line of Serial ATA hard drives designed for notebook usage in Q4.
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc has released a new version of its ZENworks management software for Linux as it moves towards a common management interface for Linux, Windows, Unix and NetWare."
Sci/Tech,"Today, T-Mobile Germany officially revealed the launch of the SDA and the new SDA Music Smartphones, based on Windows Mobile 2003."
Sports,THERE IS no excuse for the behavior exhibited by a few Oakland A #39;s fans and some members of the Texas Rangers baseball team that sent a player to jail and left a spectator with a broken nose.
Sports,  Blackburn Rovers have made an official approach to talk to Welsh national manager Mark Hughes about the vacant job at Ewood Park.
Sports," This season #39;s FA Cup semifinals will be held at Cardiff #39;s Millennium Stadium, the Football Association said on Wednesday."
Business,"InterContinental Hotels, the world #39;s biggest hotelier, has eased out chief executive Richard North to make way for a career hotelier with brand-building skills to drive forward the business."
Sci/Tech,Sony will begin mass production of full-colour organic light emitting diode (Oled) displays next year. It is considering using the technology across a range of the company #39;s portable devices with screen sizes up to 10in (25cm).
Sports,"Nearing a third straight division title, Johan Santana and the Minnesota Twins aren #39;t short on motivation. Their rivals, the fading Chicago White Sox, gave them a little more."
Sports,"Cardiff #39;s Millennium Stadium will host this season #39;s FA Cup semi-finals as well as the final. It will be the first time the venue has hosted the semi-finals, with Old Trafford and Villa Park having been favoured in recent years."
World,"BAGHDAD A car bomb exploded in a town south of Baghdad on Wednesday, killing two people and wounding 10, the latest in a spate of attacks that have killed some 150 people in the last four days."
World,strong Sri Lankan handball team disappears while on an exchange visit to Germany.
World," Israel will not follow the U.S. backed ""road map"" peace plan and could remain in much of the West Bank for an extended period after it withdraws from the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in a newspaper interview published Wednesday.    Sharon's comments were his most detailed yet on his long term vision for the region..."
Business," The U.S. Coast Guard shut five ports on Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico coast states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi as Hurricane Ivan churned nearer."
Sci/Tech,Microsofts monthly security bulletin has uncovered a critical buffer overrun vulnerability that exists in the processing of JPEG image formats.
Sci/Tech,The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has turned down Microsoft #39;s technical contribution to the Sender ID proposal. A combination of Microsoft #39;s Caller ID and a domain authentication scheme devised by 
World," President Bush got a convention bounce even in heavily Democratic New York but still trailed rival John Kerry, two statewide presidential polls said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. plans to undo a technology outsourcing deal with International Business Machines Corp., taking back about 4,000 employees and contractors from the computer giant."
World," Marion Barry, the former mayor of Washington who was caught taking cocaine, has made a new political comeback in the US capital."
World, Iraqi President Ghazi al Yawar called on NATO and the European Union to do more to help stabilize his war ravaged country ahead of elections which he hopes can be held as planned in January.
Sci/Tech,"Massively parallel processor to 'change the world', apparently"
Sci/Tech,"The Internet's biggest players are preparing for all-out war, adding new weapons to their arsenals in hopes that they can offer the best full suite of digital services to future Net users. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. <JPM.N> said\on Wednesday it was canceling a \$5 billion outsourcing deal\with IBM Corp., <IBM.N> and planned to rehire about 4,000\workers who had been transferred to IBM under the pact.</p>"
Business,"LION Nathan has delivered on its promise to deal with competitive pressures in China, selling its business in the world #39;s biggest beer market for a higher than expected \$US154 million (\$219 million)."
Business,"New applications for US home loans fell last week from a four-month high even as 30-year mortgage rates declined to their lowest level since late March, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," BTG PLC, a London based firm that focuses on intellectual property and technology commercialization, said Wednesday that it has filed suit against Amazon.com Inc., Barnesandnoble.com LLC and two other Internet companies for infringing on patents related to the tracking of users on the Web."
Sci/Tech, Britain #39;s Consumers #39; Association wants to know why Apple charges its UK users 17 more for downloads that those in the rest of Europe.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has issued a patch to fix the security flaw, and urges its customers to use a new utility to locate the computer applications that are vulnerable."
Sports,European middleweight champion Howard Eastman has stepped up his war of words ahead of his fight with Spain #39;s Jorge Sendra on 24 September.
World,Palestinian medical sources and witnesses say Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians during raids in two West Bank cities Wednesday.
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Sept. 15, 2004 - Security forces discovered three beheaded bodies Wednesday on a road north of Baghdad, and a car bomb exploded in a town south of the capital, killing two people amid a surge "
Sci/Tech,"A9.com is designed to compete with existing search sites, including Google."
Business," Spanish bank Santander claimed victory for its 8.7 billion pound ( #36;15.6 billion) agreed takeover of Britain's Abbey National after its most likely rival, UK bank HBOS, pulled out of the race."
Sci/Tech," European planemaker Airbus reported progress on Wednesday in plans to allow passengers to use mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006."
World," Toyota Motor Corp. will begin making its ecologically friendly hybrid model in China by the end of 2005, the first overseas assembly for the company's Prius vehicle."
Business," The PIMCO mutual fund group's adviser and two affiliates will pay  #36;11.6 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges involving improper ""revenue sharing"" payments to brokers, said a source familiar with the case on Wednesday."
Business," OPEC on Wednesday lifted oil supply  quotas by one million barrels a day, four percent, in a renewed  bid to force down stubbornly high world crude prices."
Business," U.S. industrial output growth nearly  stalled last month as production cuts at mines and utilities  nearly swamped a solid performance in factories, a report from  the Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday."
Business," LONDON/MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish bank Santander claimed  victory for its 8.7 billion pound (\$15.6 billion) agreed  takeover of Britain's Abbey National after its most likely  rival, UK bank HBOS, pulled out of the race."
Business," The PIMCO mutual fund group's  adviser and two affiliates will pay  $11.6 million to settle  U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges involving  improper ""revenue sharing"" payments to brokers, said a source  familiar with the case on Wednesday."
Business," Publisher and broadcaster Tribune Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TRB.N</A> on Wednesday said third quarter earnings would lag Wall  Street estimates, hurt by lower than expected political  advertising at its television stations."
Business," Treasuries prices slipped on Wednesday  after a survey of regional U.S. manufacturing showed a sharp  recovery in early September, countering signs of softness  elsewhere in the economy."
World," ASTANA, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - Russia curtly told the  United States to stay out of its business Wednesday after U.S.  criticism, echoed by the European Union, of President Vladimir  Putin's plans for radical change that will boost Kremlin power."
Sci/Tech,Don #146;t like the names Apple created for the colors used in the Color Labels feature? Then just create your own. Find out how on the Apple Pro/Design/ site  #151; it #146;s the first of a weekly series of Mac OS X killer tips. Sep 15
Sports,"Despite watching the Cubs and Red Sox surge the past two months, Michael Wilbon says they're both cursed and neither is going to the World Series."
Sci/Tech,"So, you have five hundred tapes and albums of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the like, and want then on your computer? Well, you could spend hundreds of dollars replacing music you already paid for once with CDs. Or, instead of paying twenty bucks per album, you could spend twenty cents per album to convert your tapes and vinyl to CD and rip those. Read more for how.    Also, the instructions below will allow you to defeat any copy protection. Period. Just substitute ""cheap CD walkman"" for ""stereo."" Caution- doing this in the United Statesor other parts of the world may be a felony. Those in less corrupt, more civilized parts of the world need not fear.    Or alternately, you can make CDs of your own band."
Business,"Oil ministers of the 11-member Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meet Wednesday in Vienna to discuss the possibility of raising production, which could lower world oil prices."
Business,"MILAN : Alitalia headed into eleventh-hour talks with unions to clinch plans to avoid bankruptcy, after winning a key deal with pilots."
Sci/Tech,"com September 15, 2004, 7:35 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORKA day after ditching its tagline  quot;The Document Company, quot; Xerox Corp. sought to drive home the company #39;s new focus on services."
Sports,"But the match has another compelling storyline: the Magpies #39; little-known UEFA Cup opponent is an Israeli club, Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin, with a rare mixture of Jews and Arabs."
Sports,"A Green Bay Packers defense that played magnificently in Monday night #39;s season-opening triumph at Carolina should get significantly better today, when cornerback Mike McKenzie is to join the "
Sports,"The Red Sox lose back-to-back games for the first time in more than five weeks, after a 5-to-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Rookie Scott Kazmir outpitched Pedro Martinez to lead Tampa Bay."
Sports,"The New Jersey Nets and the Portland Trailblazers have discussed a trade involving superstars Jason Kidd and Shareef Abdur-Rahim, according to a published Internet report."
Sci/Tech," European planemaker Airbus reported  progress on Wednesday in plans to allow passengers to use  mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006."
World," Communist North Korea's claim that a huge and mysterious explosion was caused by a civil engineering project might be true, according to South Korea's intelligence agency."
Sports,"If you weren #39;t convinced Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett was clueless about basketball when he hired Henry Bibby, you probably should have gotten the message when Garrett fired Bibby on Monday."
Business," OPEC on Wednesday lifted oil supply  quotas by one million barrels a day, four percent, in a renewed  bid to force down stubbornly high world crude prices."
Sci/Tech," Ten security flaws found in Firefox browser, Thunderbird e mail client."
Business," U.S. stocks were lower on Wednesday  after a profit warning from Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> renewed  investors' doubts about earnings growth in the second half of  the year."
Sports,IT CAN only be coincidence that the power failure that ensured the closure of concession stands throughout the Riverside Stadium brought such a ravenous display from three centre forwards whose hunger has been questioned.
Business,Globalization's changed how the world's markets interact -- and how your portfolio fares.
World, Ukraine's political rivals agreed early Tuesday on legislation to ensure a fair vote during the rerun later this month of the fraud ridden presidential runoff but remained divided on constitutional amendments trimming presidential powers.
World," Stragglers streamed toward higher ground Wednesday on highways turned into one way evacuation routes and surf started eroding beaches as Hurricane Ivan roared toward the Gulf Coast with 135 mph wind and its outer bands darkened the sky.    Ivan could cause significant damage no matter where it strikes, as hurricane force wind extended up to 105 miles out from the center..."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry attacked the Bush administration as the ""excuse presidency"" on Wednesday, charging that the president stood by while jobs disappeared and the middle class lost ground.   ""This president has created more excuses than jobs..."
Business,Australia #39;s second-largest brewer yesterday announced an agreement to sell its three Yangtze River Delta breweries to an SABMiller-China Resources Enterprises joint venture for \$219 million.
Business,"JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. said Wednesday it was canceling a \$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM Corp. and planned to rehire about 4,000 workers who had been transferred to IBM under the pact."
Business,"PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. will pay \$502 million to buy all outstanding shares of common stock of American Medical Security. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Cypress-based PacifiCare will pay \$32."
Sports,JOSE MOURINHO began his latest campaign as he finished the last one - a winner - as his new club Chelsea thrashed French strugglers Paris Saint Germain 3-0 in Paris in their opening match of the tournament on Tuesday.
Sports,THE Renault team have parted company with Italian driver Jarno Trulli with three races in the 2004 world championship still to go.
Sports,RICKY PONTING believes the game #39;s watchers have fallen for the  quot;myth quot; that New Zealand know how to rattle Australia.
Sports,Pakistan today continued the trend for one-sided matches in the opening week of the ICC Champions Trophy by completing an emphatic victory over Kenya between the showers at Edgbaston.
Sports,"The Football Association of Wales have confirmed that they have received an approach for Mark Hughes from Blackburn. Wales manager Hughes yesterday revealed, via his representative, that he is keen to return "
Sports,Top seed Carlos Moya got blown off court by a French teenager playing his first ATP Tour match at the rain-it China Open on Wednesday.
Sports,"NAC Breda won #39;t appeal a 10-game ban on Hungarian midfielder Tamas Peto by the Dutch Soccer Association as punishment for alleged doping, the team said Wednesday."
World,ISRAELI police have begun investigating several death threats made against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in recent days over his plan to evacuate Jewish settlements from the Gaza Strip.
Sci/Tech,"Migration to urban centres is exacerbating problems in the countryside, the World Urban Forum is told."
Sci/Tech,The termination of the \$5 billion deal stands in opposition to a trend toward more IT outsourcing.
Sci/Tech,"Two industry heavyweights have completed interoperability tests of a new technology designed to drive the convergence of voice, data, and video services over wireless and fixed infrastructure based on the Internet Protocol."
Business,"  Factory activity in the New York region accelerated in September, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Wednesday."
Business,"The global financial system is at its most resilient since the equity bubble burst in 2001, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, despite rising interest rates, heightened security and higher oil prices."
Sci/Tech,Flawed software code used by numerous Microsoft applications to render images mean that a specially constructed image file could hijack a computer or spread a virus.
World," Nestle Waters said it might sell Perrier, the iconic French mineral water, while keeping options including a mooted outsourcing on tap."
Sci/Tech,A former New York computer help desk technician yesterday pleaded guilty to playing a key part in what prosecutors reckon is the largest identity theft case to date.\
Sci/Tech," Professional bodies and trade unions vowed to continue actions to force the government to cut mobile phone rates following a third boycott of cellular lines, reckoned to be among the costliest in the world."
World," Peace talks between the Sudanese government and two rebel factions from the troubled Darfur region hit an impasse, and the sides agreed to break for at least three weeks before resuming efforts, one rebel faction said Wednesday."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Masters champion  Phil Mickelson defended his commitment to the U.S. Ryder Cup  cause on Wednesday as scrutiny over his decision to switch  equipment before golf's biggest team event intensified."
Business," Shares of software maker Oracle Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> rose as much as 8 percent in early trading on  Wednesday, a day after the company posted strong quarterly  profit fueled by steady demand for its flagship database  products."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will not be developing a fifth service pack for Windows 2000, but will issue a single security update called Update Rollup, which is due in mid-2005."
World, Maryland's highest court has rejected a challenge to the state's electronic voting system and upheld a ruling that touchscreen style voting machines provide a reasonable level of ballot security.
Sports, Top seed Carlos Moya got blown off  court by a French teenager playing his first ATP Tour match at  the rain hit China Open on Wednesday.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie is  playing team leader, confidant and chief cheerleader to  Europe's Ryder Cup squad this week -- and he is thriving on the  challenge."
Business," British Airways Plc, Europe's  second biggest airline, is to cancel almost 1,000 flights out  of London's Heathrow airport in the next three months to ease  the congestion that led to travel disruptions."
Business," Martha Stewart (search) announced Wednesday at a press conferecne that had decided to surrender for prison as soon as possible, citing the need  quot;to put this nightmare behind me."
Business,"NEW YORK  amp; ARMONK, NY - (BUSINESS WIRE) -ept. 15, 2004  -organ Chase  amp; Co. (NYSE: JPM) and IBM today announced JPMorgan Chases plans to reintegrate the previously outsourced portions of its technology "
Business,Cola Co. says its third quarter per share results will drop at least 24 per cent because of poor weather in Europe and problems executing its business strategy in North America.
Business,"McGee Corp. plans to shut down its Savannah, Ga., pigment sulfate production, resulting in charges of  $75 million to  $85 million in the third quarter."
Business,"Reynolds American Inc., created by the recent merger of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. and the US businesses of Brown  amp; Williamson Tobacco Corp."
Business,Delta Air Lines #39; pilot union has agreed to negotiate the early retirement issue that the company says could lead it into bankruptcy if it is not settled by the end of this month.
Business,"The Gulf Coast girded Wednesday for the arrival of Hurricane Ivan, as petroleum and natural-gas producers shut in output from offshore installations in anticipation of the category four storm."
Sci/Tech,"Sony may be puling its Clie handhelds out of the US and Europe, but that doesn #39;t mean the company has lost all faith in the handheld market."
Sci/Tech,"British consumer watchdog group Consumers #39; Association, publishers of Which? magazines and books, on Wednesday announced that they #39;ve written to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) alleging that Apple may be "
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft released a patch for its latest  quot;critical quot; rated security flaw affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software programs, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Visual Studio 2005 Team System will try to include features that make it more likely that what the developers know in their hearts also is visible to managers.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Giants Apple are facing the biggest legal payout in history as they once again battle their courtroom nemesis, also named Apple."
Sci/Tech,"I admit to being skeptical that the Teen-rated Burnout 3: Takedown, from Criterion Games and Electronic Arts, was going to be just another street-racing title."
Sports,"Lisbon, Portugal (Sports Network) - CD Nacional suspended three players who were arrested following an altercation at a Portuguese nightclub early Monday morning."
Sports,"Bali, Indonesia (Sports Network) - Seventh-seeded Argentine Gisela Dulko moved into the quarterfinals, while third-seeded Japanese Ai Sugiyama and 2003 Bali runner-up Chanda Rubin were a pair of opening-round losers Wednesday at the \$225,000 Wismilak "
Sports,"Art Howe has been given the option to leave as Mets manager immediately or manage until then end of the season and then be fired, a high-ranking club official has told Michael Kay of ESPN Radio 1050 in New York."
World,"(CBS/AP) Iran has agreed in principle to temporarily stop some suspect activities that its critics allege are meant to make nuclear weapons, as it seeks to blunt censure at an upcoming UN meeting, diplomats said Tuesday."
World,By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Indonesia Bureau Chief Haseenah Koyakutty. JAKARTA : Former army general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is being tipped to win next Monday #39;s Indonesian presidential election by a handsome margin.
World,"Visual proof of IRA decommissioning; a list of all IRA weapons destroyed; a complete end to republican paramilitary activity, and fundamental changes to the Good Friday agreement are all demands being made by the Rev."
Business," Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart said on Wednesday she wants to serve her prison sentence for lying over a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible so she can put her ""nightmare"" behind her."
Business,UK shares including HBOS Plc advanced after the country #39;s fourth-biggest bank dropped out of the running for Abbey National Plc.
Business,"JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. says it will rehire 4,000 workers whose jobs it had outsourced to IBM, bucking a corporate trend in information technology."
Business,bankrupt Alitalia held crucial contract negotiations with unions representing flight attendants and ground staff Wednesday in a last minute attempt to save the state controlled airline from collapse.
Business,"McGee Chemical LLC said Wednesday that it will stop producing titanium dioxide pigment sulfate at its Savannah, Ga., plant by the end of September, affecting a quarter of the work force there."
Sports," The New York Jets re signed guard Brent Smith on Wednesday, less than a week after the team cut him."
World," Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al Assad, called for Lebanon's sovereignty to be respected, rejecting international condemnation of Damascus' interference in its smaller neighbour's politics."
Sci/Tech,The Consumers #39; Association (CA) has accused Apple of taking too big a bite out of UK music lovers #39; money. It has asked the Office of Fair (OFT) to investigate the potential breach of competition law.
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) The Mozilla Foundation is set to release a preview of FireFox 1.0, the latest version of the open source Web browser."
Sports," The day after Chad Hutchinson pumped some life into their offense and their season, the Chicago Bears were actually talking about making the playoffs  #151; despite a 5 7 record."
Sports,Patrick Vieira declared Arsenal have grown up in European terms after coming of age in their hard-fought Champions League victory against PSV Eindhoven.
Sci/Tech," Shares of software maker Oracle Corp.  rose as much as 8 percent in early trading on Wednesday, a day after the company posted strong quarterly profit fueled by steady demand for its flagship database products."
Sports," Italy's Tathiana Garbin upset American Chanda Rubin 6 1, 6 4 Wednesday in the first round of the Wismilak International."
Business," Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart said on  Wednesday she wants to serve her prison sentence for lying over  a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible so she can put her  ""nightmare"" behind her."
Business," U.S. industrial output growth nearly  stalled last month as production cuts at mines and utilities  nearly swamped a solid performance in factories, a report from  the Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday."
Business, The dollar rallied across the board on  Wednesday in a technical rebound after two U.S. economic  reports prompted dealers to unwind large bets against the  currency.
Sports," SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - Former champion Jacques  Villeneuve trumped Ralf Schumacher's return from injury with  Formula One's comeback of the year on Wednesday."
World, A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request to force the Federal Election Commission to act on complaints by President Bush's campaign against anti Bush groups spending millions of dollars on ads in the presidential race.
Business,"Martha Stewart said Wednesday she has decided to surrender for prison as soon as possible, citing the need ""to put this nightmare behind me, both personally and professionally."""
World," The decapitated bodies of three  men, their heads strapped to their backs, were found dumped in  bags by a roadside north of Baghdad Wednesday, Iraqi police and  U.S. officials said."
World,"Pakistan's president is to stay on as head of the army, despite an earlier pledge to stand down by January.  "
World,A foreign man is shot dead near a shopping complex in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
World,"Cola, the world's largest maker of soft drinks, issues a profit warning, partly  blaming the impact of cold and wet weather in northern Europe."
Business,"Martha Stewart announced today that she had decided to begin her prison sentence ""as soon as possible"" for lying about a stock trade."
Business,The portal giant rounds out its online music offerings and gets a backdoor to the desktop.
World," Stragglers streamed toward higher ground Wednesday on highways turned into one way evacuation routes and pounding surf started eroding beaches as Hurricane Ivan roared toward the Gulf Coast with 135 mph wind.    Ivan could cause significant damage no matter where it strikes, as hurricane force wind extended up to 105 miles out from the center..."
Sci/Tech,"That's why the law already bans their sale to minors, Tony..."
Sci/Tech,"Software company plans to acquire BugScan, which makes software to automatically check for program errors."
Sci/Tech,The deal with the Defense Logistics Agency could be worth as much as \$290 million for the computing giant.\
Sci/Tech,"Future of television is coming into focus, revealing new vistas for the industry--but also some zits."
Business,Sen. John McCain on Monday demanded that the Pentagon turn over the e-mails of more than two dozen officials relating to a \$23.5 billion US Air Force tanker deal with Boeing Co.
Business,"HBOS #39;s decision not to bid for rival Abbey Nationalleaves just smaller targets for large British banks to buy in the UK, bankers and analysts say."
Sci/Tech,"The explosion of a small separation bolt aboard the Soyuz spaceship now being prepared for a trip to the international space station may delay that launch for five or 10 days, Russian "
Sports,"Now, it #39;s up to the rest to follow PSV Eindhoven #39;s example of halting Arsene Wenger #39;s lean, mean and well-oiled footballing machine."
Sports,Asian number one Ai Sugiyama and last year #39;s runner-up Chanda Rubin slumped to first round defeats at the Wismilak International on Wednesday.
Sports,"However, he twisted it badly when trying to prevent Barca from scoring their second goal at Celtic Park. Celtic said on Wednesday the defender would be out for between four and six weeks."
World,"Children returned to classes in this grief-stricken southern Russian town Wednesday for the first time since heavily armed militants seized more than 1,200 hostages at "
Sci/Tech,British company claims four online retailers are using its patented technology.
World," A family court has sentenced an 11 year old girl to a state run juvenile correctional facility in eastern Japan for killing her classmate with a box cutter, an official said Wednesday."
World," Democratic candidate John Kerry leads President Bush, 50 percent to 41 percent, in a presidential poll of likely voters in Minnesota, according to results released Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday after a  profit warning from Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> fueled concern about  corporate profits and a Goldman Sachs survey showed softening  corporate spending on technology."
Business,"A page, if not a chapter, has come to closure in the long dark saga of Sept. 11, 2001. A federal jury on Monday ruled that the assault on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center was in fact two occurrences for insurance purposes."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Think local, act Google...SanDisk to supply Samsung with miniSD...Hitachi unleashes 100GB notebook drives."
Sci/Tech,The termination of the \$5 billion deal stands in opposition to a trend toward more IT outsourcing.
Business,"Analysts were expecting Oracle earnings of 9 cents per share with revenue of \$2.23 billion, according to Thomson First Call. New software license revenue came in at \$563 billion, meeting "
Business,"PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. (PHS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it agreed to buy American Medical Security Group Inc."
Business,"Packard on Wednesday said it has won a contract worth  $290 million from an agency of the US Department of Defense. Under the deal, the company will work to build a single IT infrastructure for the Defense Logistics Agency."
Sci/Tech,"Borland Software Corp. announced CaliberRM 2005 this week, a product designed to help software project managers take some of the guesswork out of software development."
Sports,"  Seventy eight years ago, and a week before the 1926 British Open Championship, Samuel Ryder offered a  quot;little garden tea party, quot; featuring champagne and chicken sandwiches for "
Sports,JOSE Mourinho has started his latest Champions League campaign the same way he finished the last one - as a winner -s his new club Chelsea thrashed French struggler Paris Saint 
Sports,Barry Bonds will take another shot at hitting his 700th home run as the San Francisco Giants play the middle game of their set with the Milwaukee Brewers.
World,"15 September 2004 - The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia today adjourned the already long-running genocide trial of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Miloevic again, this time for almost a month, to allow his recently "
World,"Schools in the Russian town of Beslan reopened on Wednesday, two weeks after more than 1,000 people were taken hostage on the first day of term."
Sci/Tech,"Updated OS, new consumer products expected to be introduced next month."
Sci/Tech,"Dogpile Search Engine Changes Name to Avoid Stink\\Dogpile has changed its name to WebFetch in the UK and Europe to differentiate itself from the image of doggie doo, which the name Dogpile conjures up in the heads of more British and Europeans than it does in the US. PC Pro ..."
Sci/Tech, A consumer's group said Wednesday it has complained to government regulators about the cost of downloading music from Apple's iTunes system.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday it has found a new security flaw with its Windows XP operating system and warned that an attacker could infiltrate other computers by persuading their owners to open a specialized graphics file.
Business," Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart said on  Wednesday she wants to start serving her prison sentence for  lying about a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she  can put her ""nightmare"" behind her."
Sci/Tech," Lake Tahoe has seen a dramatic reduction in levels of burned and unburned gasoline products in its water since two stroke, carburetor engines were banned in 1999, water quality officials said."
World,The US presidential candidates address major scientific questions put to them by the journal Nature.
World,"Four years after publishing a daft human genetic sequence, researchers reach the halfway point in producing the ""gold standard"" version."
Sci/Tech,"Apple's new iMac G5 desktop computer was clearly designed to send a message to the world's iPod fans: ""If you think our music player is great, you should check out our computers."""
World,"Working women spend about twice as much time as working men on household chores and the care of children, a Labor Department study showed."
Business,"Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart said on Wednesday she wants to serve her prison sentence for lying over a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she can put her  quot;nightmare quot; behind her."
Business,"JPMorgan Chase announced on Wednesday that it will cancel its multiyear, \$5 billion outsourcing contract with IBM, bucking an industry trend that has seen IT outsourcing grow by dramatic proportions."
Business,"The global financial system is at its most resilient since the equity bubble burst in 2001, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, despite rising "
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Project has issued a warning for a series of  quot;highly critical quot; security holes in three of its core projects, including its flagship Firefox Web browser and the Thunderbird e-mail client."
Sci/Tech,"Looking to avoid the costly fragmentation that stifled the Unix market, members of the Free Standards Group have announced a new version of a critical Linux standard that many of its proponents hope will cement the future for the open-source operating "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 (MACCENTRAL) - Adobe Systems Inc. today introduced Photoshop Elements 3.0, a major upgrade to its consumer-level photo editing application."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi increased the capacity of its Travelstar notebook harddrives. The consumer-targeted 5K100 and E5K100 for enterprise applications offer up to 100 GByte 
Sports,Bangladesh captain Rajin Saleh won the toss and chose to field in their Champions Trophy Pool B match against West Indies at The Rosebowl in Southampton on Wednesday.
Sports,"IF a football team could be entered in that famous television programme Fear Factor, then Jose Mourinho would register Chelsea. Because if Chelsea are going to reach the final of the Champions League for the "
Sports,Celtic captain Jackie McNamara will be ruled out for at least a month due to an ankle ligament damage sustained in the Scottish champions #39; 3-1 Champions League defeat to Barcelona on Tuesd ay.
Sports,"PORTUGUESE first division soccer side Nacional Madeira has lifted a suspension order against three of its South American players for allegedly assaulting police officers, allowing them to play in Thursday #39;s UEFA Cup match against Spanish side Sevilla."
World,For weeks Turkey has been talking frenziedly about adultery. It #39;s nothing to do with the country #39;s sexual habits. There #39;s been nothing to indicate an upsurge in infidelity.
World,"A car bomb has exploded in the Iraqi town of Suwayra, south of Baghdad, killing two people and wounding 10, the Interior Ministry says."
World,"Following on from yesterday #39;s horrific car bombing in Baghdad which claimed the lives of 47 people, the UN has warned that a  quot;lack of security quot; is undermining the world body #39;s efforts to assist in elections set for January."
Sci/Tech,"Four years after publishing a draft human genetic sequence, researchers reach the halfway point in producing the ""gold standard"" version."
Business,"PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. (PHS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it agreed to buy American Medical Security Group Inc."
Business, Hurricane Ivan held its grip on oil markets Tuesday as shutdowns of production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and fears of storm damage drove crude prices higher.
Sci/Tech,"ESPOO, FinlandNokia Corp. has applied for membership in the SD Card Association and has signed a licensing agreement that enables the use of SD memory cards in its devices."
Sports,"He is a fantasy baseball general manager #39;s dream and an opposing pitcher #39;s worst nightmare. Arguably the finest player of his generation, Barry Bonds is a sure-fire Hall of Famer "
World,"Sinn Fein are prepared to  quot;face up to the challenges quot; of tomorrow #39;s talks but the creation of an independent inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane would have gone a long way to preparing the way for final  quot;closure quot;, the party #39;s chairman has said."
World,A Russian newspaper shows photos of 30 corpses it says are militants responsible for the school siege in Beslan.
Business,Budget airline Ryanair is obliged to be taken to court under EU law if it fails to pay back illegal state aid for flying to Belgium's Charleroi airport.
Business,"Martha Stewart, the lifestyle guru convicted of lying about the sale of shares she owned, wants to begin her five month jail sentence as soon as possible."
Business,"Five groups will compete for a contract to build a long-awaited bridge linking Sicily with mainland Italy, reports from Italy say."
Sci/Tech,"The recipes used by ancient Egyptians for mummifying animals were just as complicated as the ones they employed for dead people, new research suggests."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 15 (New Ratings) - JP Morgan Chase  amp; Company (JPM.NYS) has decided to cancel a \$5 billion IT infrastructure outsourcing agreement with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), and plans to rehire about 4,000 employees "
Business,"BRUSSELS : The United States wants Europe to end all future government support for Boeing #39;s arch-rival in commercial plane-making, Airbus Industrie, or face legal action, a senior official said."
Business,"The Wall Street Journal said it will begin publishing a long-discussed Saturday edition, beginning in September of next year. The Journal said its Weekend Edition will be delivered at no additional charge "
Business,"Gap Inc. (GPS) on Wednesday said it would test a new store concept next year aimed at women over age 35, and named Gap brand President Gary Muto to oversee the development."
Sci/Tech,The Internet Engineering Task Force has raised concerns about Microsoft #39;s Sender ID anti-spam technolgy as an industry standard.
Sports,The ICC Champions trophy ended its own version of the  quot;phony war quot; on Wednesday with comfortable victories for Pakistan and West Indies.
Sports,"With but three points from their first four league matches, Schalke 04 have axed coach Jupp Heynckes on the eve of their Uefa Cup opener against Metalurgs Donetsk."
Sports,"GRAPELAND, Texas -- At least one player is badly injured and others are hospitalized after lightning struck an East Texas high school football team."
Sports,"In the violent and volatile world of Israeli-Palestinian relations, a football club Bnei Sakhnin has become a beacon of some hope."
Business," quot;I have decided to serve my sentence now to put this behind me, and get on with my life and living as soon as possible. quot; -Stewart."
Business,The European Union on Wednesday cleared Banco Santander Central Hispano SA #39;s acquisition of British bank Abbey National PLC for about \$14.
Business," Lion Nathan will pursue growth in its domestic market after selling its loss making China business. Lion Nathan incoming chief executive Rob Murray, who takes over on October 1, said the company "
Business,"JP Morgan Chase (JPM:NYSE - news - research) and IBM (IBM:NYSE - news - research) are getting a divorce, ending a \$5 billion computer outsourcing deal just two years after it began."
Business,"Dow Jones  amp; Co. Inc. on Wednesday said it would start publishing a weekend version of its Wall Street Journal business newspaper, and that the move would be modestly dilutive to its 2005 earnings."
Business,"Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s largest carmaker, and the IG Metall union said they made no progress in their first negotiating session on a new contract and it will be difficult to reach an accord."
Sci/Tech,A consumer #39;s group said Wednesday it has complained to government regulators about the cost of downloading music from Apple #39;s iTunes system.
Sci/Tech,"The German handset maker joins the ranks of swivel-inducing manufacturers with its new SF65, a megapixel-toting mobile phone with a clamshell design."
Sci/Tech,"Cordys, Inc. of Scotland, an integration and collaboration software vendor, announced today the availability of a new Web services platform."
Sports,"Inter Milan brace ace Adriano says that, despite a 2-0 victory over Bundesliga holders Werder Bremen on Tuesday, the San Siro side have yet to reach optimum form."
Sports," quot;Mike McKenzie is back here to play for the Packers, and that is where we are right now. We will take it one day at a time, quot; coach and general manager Mike Sherman said Wednesday."
Sports,"Three seeded players have been knocked out of the first round of the Wismilak International tennis tournament in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, with third seed Ai Sugiyama leading the way."
Sports, The Milwaukee Brewers continue a three game series against Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants tonight at Miller Park.
World,"The Saudi Interior Ministry identified the foreigner as a Briton, and said he was killed Wednesday in a parking lot at a shopping center in eastern Riyadh."
World,The war crimes trial of Slobodan Milosevic is being put on hold for a month -- to give the former Yugoslav president #39;s court-assigned lawyers time to prepare a defense.
Business,"artha Stewart, saying that she wanted to  quot;reclaim her life, quot; announced today that she would surrender to prison authorities to begin her jail term as soon as possible instead of waiting for the outcome of an appeal of her case."
Business,"JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. (JPM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , said on Wednesday it was scrapping a \$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM Corp."
Business,The PIMCO mutual fund group #39;s adviser and two affiliates will pay more than \$20 million to settle charges involving failure to disclose payments made to brokers for 
Sci/Tech,Gartner analyst David Smith told LinuxInsider that many of those who switch from dominant browser Internet Explorer do so because of security concerns.
World,"Chechen envoy Akhmed Zakaev on Tuesday urged Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, to hold peace talks or risk provoking further atrocities following the Beslan massacre."
Sports," The NHL will lock out its players Thursday, starting a work stoppage that threatens to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004 05 season."
Sci/Tech," Amazon.com Inc.  unit A9.com on Wednesday unveiled the new version of its Web search service, the latest salvo in the cut throat sector dominated by Amazon partner    and rival    Google Inc. ."
Sci/Tech," China's second largest mobile phone company plans to open 3,000 Internet cafes by the end of the year, exerting stronger state control over a sector once dominated by private enterprise, state run radio reported Tuesday."
Sports," The National Basketball Association's New Jersey Nets waived 33 year old guard Lucious Harris, whose 54 playoff games with the team tied the most in club history."
Sci/Tech," The invention of the American depositary receipt (ADR) was both a boon and a curse to U.S. investors. On the one hand, when foreign companies list their shares on U.S. exchanges, they make it a heck of a lot easier for the average investor to buy a piece of Nokia (NYSE: NOK   News), Cable  amp; Wireless (NYSE: CWP   News), or SAP AG (NYSE: SAP   News) than it would have been if she had to figure out how to buy shares on the Helsinki, London, or Munich stock exchanges. But on the other hand, there are the    to put it politely    ""inefficiencies"" of buying ADRs."
World," The United States said it will push for a vote on its UN resolution on the bloodshed in Sudan's Darfur region, and offered strong words in the face of a possible veto from China."
Sports," Marshall coach Bob Pruett will not be reprimanded for calling the Ohio State football team ""a bunch of Mandingos,"" a comment some thought could be offensive to blacks."
Sci/Tech," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. , said on Wednesday it was scrapping a  #36;5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM Corp., amid an overall plan to manage more of its own technology services."
Business," U.S. industrial output growth nearly  stalled last month as production cuts at mines and utilities  nearly swamped a strong performance at factories, a report from  the Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday."
Business," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A>, said  on Wednesday it was scrapping a  $5 billion outsourcing deal  with IBM Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A>, amid an overall plan to manage more of  its own technology services."
Sci/Tech," A 20 year old giant panda and mother of 13, including four sets of twins, has been giving her keepers the runaround, pretending to be expecting yet again."
Business," Cardiovascular device maker Guidant  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A> said on Wednesday U.S. regulators cleared the use  of its implantable heart failure therapies for a wider group of  patients."
Business," Shares of stun gun maker Taser  International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A> soared on Wednesday after the  United Kingdom, which does not allow most police to carry guns,  said it approved use of its stun guns for some officers."
Business,Outstanding ROIC and market-beating performance go hand-in-hand for these stocks.
World," Millionaire executive Martha Stewart announced Wednesday that she had decided to begin her prison sentence for lying about a stock trade as soon as possible. ""I must reclaim my good life,"" she said, adding she hoped to be home in time to plant a spring garden..."
World," The NHL will lock out its players Thursday, starting a work stoppage that threatens to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004 05 season.    The long expected decision was confirmed by NHL owners Wednesday following a meeting in New York..."
World," Stocks sagged Wednesday after beverage giant Coca Cola Co. issued a gloomy forecast, and a lower than expected reading on industrial production for August threw the nation's broader economic outlook into question..."
World,"Security forces discovered three beheaded bodies Wednesday on a road north of Baghdad, and a car bomb exploded in a town south of the capital, killing two people amid a surge of violence that has left more than 200 dead in the past four days."
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this week, Novell boss Jack Messman lambasted Microsoft for being a \$60bn drain on the IT industry. His assertion is that Bill Gates et al have set back the evolution of the whole industry by gobbling "
Sports,MILAN September 15 (SW) - Werder Bremens Valerian Ismael earned himself an unenviable place in Champions League record books after only five minutes of his teams 2-0 defeat at Inter when the French defender became the recipient of the fastest 
World,"World News London, Sep.15 : Days after father #39;s right campaigner Jason Hatch spent five hours at Buckingham Palace ledge dressed as Batman, he has been dumped by girlfriend Gemma Polson, because he himslef doesn #39;t have time for their daughter."
Sci/Tech,Study predicts that industry demands will crush 40 percent of today's semiconductor manufacturers.
Sci/Tech,The company releases new applications aimed at amateur photographers and video shooters.
Sci/Tech,"A man charged in one of the largest identity theft scams in U.S. history pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and fraud in connection with identity documents Tuesday and could face up to 50 years in prison, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney David Kelley, of the Southern District of New York."
Sci/Tech," IBM Corp. lost one of its highest profile outsourced IT clients on Wednesday, as JPMorgan Chase   Co. said it is canceling the remaining portion of a contract that was intended as a seven year,  $5 billion deal."
Business,"OPEC will increase its official oil production target by one million barrels a day later this year in a move widely viewed as more symbolic than significant, given that the cartel has been exceeding the new output limit all year."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 -- The Cendant Hotel Group today announced that it will acquire the Ramada International Hotels and Resorts brand from Marriott International."
Business,"Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) unit A9.com on Wednesday unveiled the new version of its Web search service, the latest salvo in the cut-throat sector dominated by Amazon partner -- and rival -- Google Inc."
Business,"Cardiovascular device maker Guidant Corp. (GDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday US regulators cleared the use of its implantable heart failure therapies for a wider group of patients."
Sci/Tech,"com September 15, 2004, 11:03 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports,"It was far from vintage Arsenal. The swagger and confidence of the opening month of the Premiership campaign was some distance away, but most importantly they began their Champions League campaign with three points."
Sports,"On behalf of the 2004 US Ryder Cup Team, The PGA of America will distribute another \$2.6 million to player-designated charities as well as to the colleges and universities of their choice to help fund the  quot;Golf: For Business and Life Program."
World,MADRID : A row erupted in Spain as members of the parliamentary inquiry into the March 11 Madrid train bombings voted to call former Spanish prime minister Jose Maria Aznar as a witness.
Sci/Tech,First impressions of Firefox 1.0 preview release\\Firefox is my second choice for a web browser. Opera comes first. No doubts about that. But Firefox in itself is a pretty decent browser. My requirement from a browser has risen with my long time usage of Opera so I just cannot move ...
Sci/Tech,Pretext  databases  mobile terminals. Yum.
Sci/Tech," Back to school for many kids means ""back to Internet access"" in classes where the best of filtering software is not foolproof, particularly against seemingly harmless Web sites used for invasive marketing."
Sports," The NHL said Wednesday it was imposing a lockout of the players association, effective Thursday  #151; the day after the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement."
Sports," NHL owners carried out their threat to  lock out players on Wednesday, shutting down the league after  the two sides failed to reach a new labor deal."
Business,A coalition of high-tech companies plays its latest gambit on trying to declaw options expensing.
Sci/Tech," Back to school for many kids means  ""back to Internet access"" in classes where the best of  filtering software is not foolproof, particularly against  seemingly harmless Web sites used for invasive marketing."
Business,CHICAGO Boeing CEO Harry Stonecipher (STOHN #39;-sy-fer) stepped up his attack today on subsidies for Airbus on the eve of a US-European Union trade meeting.
Sci/Tech,"President Bush defended restrictions on stem-cell research on Wednesday and reaffirmed support for nuclear-arms development, but Democratic challenger John Kerry accused Bush of putting ideology over science."
Sci/Tech,"Borland Software this week stood atop its soapbox preaching the evils of software projects gone awry, with projects beset by issues such as last-minute changes and differing perspectives on the potential success of development efforts."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens today unveiled the SF65 clamshell style mobile phone with a 1.3 megapixel camera, flash and four times zoom. The swivel style top end has a 16-bit internal colour display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, and on the flip side the camera lens."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD HILLS, United States : As Europe went on a charm offensive to win over the American fans, US captain Hal Sutton was coming to terms with Phil Mickelson #39;s decision not to practice."
Sports,The New York Mets will make manager Art Howe the first casualty of their dismal 2004 campaign. The Mets officially announced Wednesday that Howe will be relieved of his duties when the season comes to a close 
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wis -- Packers coach and general manager Mike Sherman said Wednesday that cornerback Mike McKenzie will practice with the team."
Sports,"New Jersey Nets: Backup guard Lucious Harris, who played a big part in helping the Nets win two Eastern Division titles, was waived Wednesday."
World,Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat described the killing of 10 Palestinians by Israeli soldiers in the northern West Bank towns of Nablus and Jenin on Wednesday as  quot;a great unforgivable crime.
World,"Malaysian rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim failed yesterday in a final court bid to erase his criminal record and to immediately rejoin active politics, leaving a royal pardon as his only way back."
Sci/Tech,"The purpose of this article is to analyze a public exploit in a lab environment, see the alerts generated by an intrusion detection system, and then do some packet analysis of the malicious binary in order to better understand what it does and how you may have been compromised. Part 2 of 2."
World, An inquiry found  quot;no single villain quot; responsible for the cost overruns at Scotland's new parliament building which opened last week three years late and 10 times over budget.
Sports, The Chicago Blackhawks re signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a one year contract Wednesday.
Business," Homemaking icon Martha Stewart on  Wednesday said she wants to start serving her jail sentence for  lying about a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she  can put her ""nightmare"" behind her and be home in time to plant  her garden for spring."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Twenty-three Ryder  Cup players went to work on their games on Wednesday at Oakland  Hills but one of the American trump cards was not among them."
World, Former Chilean dictator Augusto  Pinochet was hospitalized in Santiago on Wednesday with acute  respiratory infection.
World," U.S. and European negotiators moved  closer to a deal on a resolution on Iran's nuclear program that  could trigger a November showdown, Western diplomats close to  the talks said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Class has been transformed by technology and a consumer who is as well informed as she is impatient to have the latest gaud.
Business,"Search junkies can be psyched for a cool site, but will some features backfire?"
Business,"A blowout quarter is sullied by lower applications revenue, strengthening the case for a deal for PeopleSoft."
Business,"TXU Corp. (TXU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) management is deciding whether to recommend that its board reevaluate the utility #39;s common stock dividend, which was "
Business,San Francisco retailer Gap Inc. said Wednesday it will test a type of store next year for women over 35. The retailer says it will open as many as 10 new stores in two regions in the second half of 2005.
Sci/Tech,"After spending nearly 10 days cleaning up from the relentless pounding of Hurricane Frances, NASA #39;s Kennedy Space Center reopened Monday to all 14,000 employees."
Sports,"The NHL said Wednesday it was imposing a lockout of the players association, effective Thursday -- the day after the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement."
Sports,The International Football Federation has announced new dates for Kenya #39;s three qualifying matches for the 2006 World Cup tournament in Germany.
World,"The United Nations says there has been some progress in improving sexual health and combating poverty around the world, but more funds are needed to meet goals the international community set 10 years ago."
World,"The president of the World Bank says his staff is in the Caribbean to assess the damage caused there by Hurricane Ivan, and to ensure that the international financial community provides swift and coordinated relief."
Sports," Fans chant ""MVP! MVP!"" when Adrian Beltre comes to the plate late in games."
Sports," The NFL fined Broncos safety John Lynch  #36;7,500 on Wednesday for a hit he made against Chiefs receiver Dante Hall in the season opener."
Sports, Kansas City outfielder Matt Stairs signed a one year contract extension Wednesday that will keep him under contract with the Royals through 2005.
Sci/Tech," The Internet Engineering Task Force, an organization devoted to  establishing standards for Internet architecture, has raised concerns  about Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Sender ID anti spam technology as a technical  standard."
Sci/Tech," PlaylistMag.com launched this week as a resource for digital music enthusisasts using a Mac or Windows operating systems. Edited by Christopher Breen, a Macworld columnist and author of the popular book Secrets of the iPod, PlaylistMag.com will feature free music downloads, playlists from musicians and celebrities, and a community forum where users can share their tips, tricks and even their own playlists with other digital music fans."
Sports," March 31  #151; Player representatives of the Major League Baseball Players Association, in a 47 0 vote, authorize a strike to begin April 1. All 12 exhibition games for that day are canceled."
Sci/Tech," Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL), the world's second largest software vendor, has beaten Wall Street analysts' expectations with its first quarter results, due to strong sales of its  database software."
Sci/Tech," Its cost is low, it delivers enterprise level functionality, and it spares a company the ordeal of a time consuming implementation project."
World," Election day may be in November, but some Americans will start casting ballots next week under early voting laws that have reshaped the campaign landscape and changed the most fundamental act of democracy."
Sci/Tech," The World Bank said on Wednesday it will lend Peru  #36;5 million to help preserve the country's best known cultural sites, including Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas."
World," Raiding Israeli forces killed  six Palestinian militants and four civilians on Wednesday, the  highest single day Palestinian death toll in the West Bank for  more than two years, witnesses and medics said."
World," Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf  will stay on as chief of the army staff beyond the date he  promised to give up the post, the information minister said on  Wednesday."
World," Taiwan President Chen Shui bian  made his case for U.N. membership in an unusual satellite news  conference on Wednesday, saying his country was the victim of  ""political apartheid"" engineered by China."
Business,A tearful Martha Stewart announced today that she wants to begin serving her five-month prison sentence immediately so she can get back to  quot;life and living quot; as soon as possible.
Business,"Mutual-fund adviser Bridgeway Capital Management Inc. and its president, James Montgomery, have agreed to pay almost \$5.2 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges of illegally overcharging "
Business,"US industrial output growth nearly stalled last month as production cuts at mines and utilities nearly swamped a strong performance at factories, a report from the Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday."
Business,"Shares of stun gun maker Taser International Inc. (TASR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) soared on Wednesday after the United Kingdom, which does "
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON : German microchip giant Infineon Technologies agreed to plead guilty and to pay a 160 million dollar fine for participating in  quot;an international conspiracy to fix prices quot; US officials said.
Sci/Tech,"GENETICS experts reported today that they had mapped Chromosome 5 of the human genome, a coil of DNA linked to several rare but crippling disorders including spinal muscular atrophy."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Global Storage Technologies was founded in 2003 as a result of the strategic combination of Hitachis and IBMs storage technology businesses.
Sci/Tech,"Infosyncworld has a preview of Sony #39;s new CLIE PEG-VZ90 PDA which features an OLED display.  quot; Its first new handheld is the CLIE PEG-VZ90, which also manages to take the crown as the first mainstream handheld "
Sports,"BIRMINGHAM, Sep 15: Pakistan sent a stern signal to the Indian camp as they thrashed Kenya by seven wickets in their first league match here on Wednesday."
Sports,"Florida Marlins right-hander AJ Burnett will miss his next scheduled start because of elbow inflammation, an ailment that could hurt the team #39;s chances in the NL wild-card race."
World,"The White House insisted on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is committed to the US-backed road map Middle East peace plan, despite his comments in a newspaper interview that suggested otherwise."
World,"Three suspected Muslim militants have gunned down a British man in the Saudi capital Riyadh, security sources and diplomats say. They said the gunmen, driving past in a car, shot the man "
World,"We have long maintained ambivalence toward Russian President Vladimir Putin. On the one hand, he is trying to pull his backward nation out of decades of communism-spawned doldrums to a take a leading place in the democratic world."
World," Three Americans   led by a former Green Beret who boasted he had Pentagon support   were found guilty Wednesday of torturing Afghans in a private jail and were sentenced to prison.    After a 7 1/2 hour session in a stuffy Kabul courtroom, the three judge panel was unanimous in convicting the former soldier, Jonathan Idema, and his right hand man, Brent Bennett, on charges of entering Afghanistan illegally, making illegal arrests, establishing a private jail and torturing their captives..."
World," In the second major security breach in London this week, five fox hunting enthusiasts stormed onto the floor of the House of Commons Wednesday to disrupt a debate on banning the centuries old sport.    Guards hustled the men away, but the incident showed   as did the man dressed as Batman who scaled the walls of Buckingham Palace on Monday   the vulnerability of Britain's seats of power..."
World,A Palestinian delegation headed by the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization PLO Mahmoud Abbas is to start a visit to Syria today.
Sports, Suspended Virginia Tech tailback Mike Imoh on Wednesday accepted the same agreement as quarterback Marcus Vick and pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a night of drinking with underage girls.
World," South Africa formally recognized the pro independence government in the annexed Moroccan territory of Western Sahara, prompting Rabat to recall its ambassador from Pretoria in protest."
World, John Kerry and his allies are intensifying their efforts to reach out to blacks and Hispanics with waves of new advertisements meant to energize two groups that historically side with the Democratic Party.
Business," Homemaking icon Martha Stewart on  Wednesday said she wants to start serving her jail sentence for  lying about a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she  can put her ""nightmare"" behind her and be home in time to plant  her garden for spring."
World," Director George Butler says he hasn't seen the ads that attack U.S. presidential hopeful John Kerry's record in Vietnam, noting that his documentary ""Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry,"" was well under way before the commercials were first aired."
Business," U.S. stocks declined on Wednesday  after a profit warning from Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> renewed worry  about corporate profits and a downgrade of the technology  sector by Goldman Sachs weighed on markets."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices sagged on  Wednesday as a rebound in regional manufacturing stoked  speculation the sector as a whole could be doing better.
World," The United Nations is hopeful elections in Iraq can be held on schedule in January 2005 despite escalating violence  #151; but the level of U.N. electoral assistance will depend on security, the top U.N. envoy to Iraq says."
Business," Cardiovascular device maker Guidant  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A> said on Wednesday U.S. regulators cleared the use  of its implantable heart failure therapies for a wider group of  patients."
Business," NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - The shares of stun gun maker  Taser International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A> soared on Wednesday after the  United Kingdom, which does not allow most police to carry guns,  said it approved use of its stun guns for some officers."
World,"The world must do far more to reduce greenhouse gases than merely meet the targets set in 1998 at the Kyoto environmental conference in Japan, Australias environment minister says."
Business,"The European Union said Tuesday it will accept cuts in subsidies for Airbus Industries only if Washington reduces aid for its main trans-Atlantic competitor, Boeing Co."
Business," Kerr McGee Corp. plans to shut down its Savannah, Ga., pigment sulfate production, resulting in charges of  $75 million to  $85 million in the third quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Germany #39;s Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to plead guilty to charges of price-fixing and pay a \$160 million fine as part of a US investigation into the computer-memory chip industry, US antitrust authorities said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,In its September security bulletin Microsoft has highlighted a  #39;critical #39; vulnerability in the processing of JPEG images across a huge swathe of its software products.
Sci/Tech,"THE LATEST version of Apple #39;s iMac wowed Paris , but it takes its cues from the 1980s. Apple looked to the past to find the future of its iconic iMac desktop computer, the latest version of which was unveiled recently in Paris."
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) has launched a suite of RFID (define) services for mid-market businesses and industrial sectors. The new services are geared for companies that typically employ 1,000 workers or less."
Sci/Tech,NASA scientists said they have recovered some critical pieces of the Genesis space capsule intact and are optimistic the wreckage will yield valuable 
Sci/Tech,"com September 15, 2004, 12:36 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,"National Hockey League owners authorized a lockout of players after the sides failed to agree on a new labor contract, resulting in the league #39;s first work stoppage in 10 years."
Sports,"Villeneuve has been looking to find a way back since he lost his drive at BAR, and after Renault confirmed he would be testing for them at Silverstone this week with a possibility of completing the season following Jarno Trullis releases, Sauber have "
Sports,RICKY PONTING believes cricket watchers have fallen for the  quot;myth quot; that New Zealand know the secret to rattling Australia ahead of tonight #39;s sudden-death Champions Trophy clash at The Oval.
Sports,Brett Myers pitched six solid innings and drove in the go-ahead run as the Philadelphia Phillies salvaged the final game of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-1 win Wednesday afternoon.
Sports,"In recent years, Big Ten football teams such as Michigan, Michigan State and Wisconsin have trekked to the University of Oregon #39;s Autzen Stadium."
World,"A senior Iranian envoy suggested Wednesday that Tehran #39;s partial yearlong freeze on uranium enrichment is about to end, shrugging off US and European pressure to renounce "
World,The Indonesian government has posted cash rewards for information leading to the arrests of two top Malaysian suspects and others responsible for last weeks Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta.
Business,"Martha Stewart, saying she wanted to put this nightmare behind me, #39; #39; will begin serving a five-month prison term while she appeals her conviction for obstructing justice."
Business,"  Oil stocks continued to sink in Wednesday afternoon trading as Hurricane Ivan forced widespread production shutdowns in the Gulf of Mexico, but service shares rallied after reports of significant declines in crude supplies."
Sci/Tech,Genesis Principal Investigator and Lead Scientist Dr. Don Burnett examines material recovered from the Genesis impact site. Inset: Shattered contents of the craft #39;s science canister.
Sci/Tech,"THE GLOBAL extinction crisis ignores thousands of affiliated species that are also at risk of being wiped out, making the list of endangered species much larger and more serious than originally thought, says a study produced in part at the University of "
Sports,"The holdout cornerback met with Packers coach/general manager Mike Sherman on Wednesday morning and reported for duty after missing the off-season minicamps, training camp and the first regular-season game."
World," China is threatening to veto a revised U.S. draft resolution that would consider U.N. sanctions against Sudan's oil industry if Khartoum does not rein in marauding militia fighters in its Darfur region, diplomats reported on Wednesday."
World," Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will stay on as chief of the army staff beyond the date he promised to give up the post, the information minister said on Wednesday."
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A>, amid signs that  is it losing market share to arch rival Pepsi, on Wednesday  warned that profit would lag Wall Street expectations for the  rest of the year because of weakness in key markets and said  there was no quick fix for its problems."
World," A measure that would end the U.S. ban on travel to Cuba was dropped on Wednesday by its chief House of Representatives sponsor, who said he could not get ""meaningful debate"" in an election year on legislation that has attracted bipartisan support for several years."
Sci/Tech, Has the era of hands free Web surfing arrived?
World," China is threatening to veto a  revised U.S. draft resolution that would consider U.N.  sanctions against Sudan's oil industry if Khartoum does not  rein in marauding militia fighters in its Darfur region,  diplomats reported on Wednesday."
World, A government call for Mexicans to  show unity by singing the national anthem en masse met a tepid  response on Wednesday in another embarrassment for President  Vicente Fox.
World," Stocks sagged Wednesday after Coca Cola Co. and several other companies issued gloomy forecasts, and a lower than expected reading on industrial production for August threw the nation's broader economic outlook into question..."
Business,"  Bridgeway Capital Management and its president, lauded for practices that benefit mutual fund shareholders, have agreed to pay more than  $5 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the firm overcharged investors "
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> No sympathy for the fiddlers
Sci/Tech,"The team examined samples from four animal mummiestwo hawks, a cat, and an ibisdating from 818 BC to 343 BC The mummies are housed in the collection of the Liverpool Museum in Liverpool, England."
Sports,  Brett Myers continued his recent surge to help the Philadelphia Phillies avoid a rare sweep by the Cincinnati Reds .
World,Sudan #39;s rebels and government broke off internationally brokered peace talks for the bloodied Darfur region Wednesday after three weeks with little progress and no deal.
World,"After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Australia #39;s Prime Minister John Howard told the US Congress,  quot;America has no better friend anywhere in the world than Australia."
Sci/Tech,"In most of western Europe, easily more than half the adults are overweight, and in the United States two-thirds are fat. Why, then, are some able to stay thin in such an environment? The answer is complex and not the same for everyone."
Sci/Tech,"By RAJESH MAHAPATRA    NEW DELHI (AP) -- India has the world's largest number of HIV-infected people, the head of a top international AIDS-fighting fund said Wednesday, dismissing official figures.    ""I don't believe in the official statistics..."
Sci/Tech,"New platform chief, Ashim Pal, says software giant has been on the defensive against Linux and other rivals."
Sci/Tech,"The enterprise-software company looks to better serve its 4,200 Asia-Pacific customers, as well as customers worldwide."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. government announces company's agreement to plead guilty, pay \$160 million fine."
Sci/Tech,Light regulation will encourage this alternative form of high-speed Net access.
Business,PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. has agreed to pay \$502 million to buy all outstanding shares of common stock of Green Bay-based American Medical Security Group Inc.
Sci/Tech,"update Infineon Technologies will plead guilty to taking part in an international DRAM price-fixing conspiracy, which affected such companies as Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Apple, the US Department of Justice announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Firefox is my second choice for a web browser. Opera comes first. No doubts about that. But Firefox in itself is a pretty decent browser.
Sci/Tech,The GNOME Foundation today released the latest evolution of its widely used Linux desktop GNOME version 2.8. The new release adds some significant new features and further expands the usability of the Linux desktop.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket Birmingham, Sep 15 : Pakistan Wednesday steamrolled minnows Kenya by seven wickets in a Pool C match of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston to set up an exciting and decisive clash with India Sunday."
World,"BBaiji - Three decapitated bodies were found north of Baghdad on Wednesday and are believed to be the corpses of foreigners, Iraqi security forces said."
World," Supporters of fox hunting stormed Britain's parliament and scuffled with police at a mass rally, but failed to prevent lawmakers from moving closer to a ban of the blood sport."
Sci/Tech," Carnie Wilson, whose gastric bypass surgery five years ago was broadcast on the Internet, is expecting her first child."
World, Taiwan launched its latest bid to join the United Nations in dramatic fashion    not with a knock on UN doors but in a message beamed through outer space.
Sci/Tech," In a detour from the cellular industry's rush toward tricked out smart phones, AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. may introduce a device that can't be used for voice calls. Instead, it's designed specifically for e mail, short text messages and other forms of wireless chat."
Sports," New York, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets have  reportedly told Art Howe he will be fired, but he has agreed to  remain as the team's manager until the end of this season."
World," Schwarzenegger for president in 2008? No, he's not eligible."
Sci/Tech," Large nostrils count more than a big nose when it come to smelling power, said German scientists on Wednesday after completing a three year long study aimed at treating smelling disorders."
World, The US State Department announced it has authorized the departure of non emergency personnel and family members of the US Embassy in Nepal's capital and suspended Peace Corps aid work in the country due to security concerns.
Sports,"Henry Bibby was fired as Southern California #39;s basketball coach Monday, just four games into his ninth season. The Trojans, beset by some player dissension, are 2-2."
Sci/Tech," A new research station at the bottom of the world may give future Antarctica researchers some special treats, like the ability to live above ground and look out a window."
Sci/Tech," WASHINGTON  #x2014; NASA has transferred its X 37 technology demonstration program    to the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which plans    to go ahead with atmospheric drop tests of the prototype space plane next year."
Business,Workers and management at German car giant Volkswagen make little headway in initial negotiations over a new pay deal.
Sci/Tech," Airespace, a Silicon Valley telecom  services start up, won a partnership with International  Business Machines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> that will help Airespace grab a  piece of the growing market for WiFi services, the two  companies told Reuters on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The number of companies building processors is likely to shrink, researcher says."
Sci/Tech,"SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- China's second-largest mobile phone company plans to open 3,000 Internet cafes by the end of the year, exerting stronger state control over a sector once dominated by private enterprise, state-run radio reported Tuesday.    China Unicom already operates 400 Internet cafes in China and plans to start up as many as 200 more by year's end, China Radio International reported..."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON (AP) -- A consumer's group said Wednesday it has complained to government regulators about the cost of downloading music from Apple's iTunes system.    British buyers are charged 79 pence, or \$1.41, for one track, while customers in France and Germany pay euro0.99, or \$1.21..."
Business,"Martha Stewart may soon head to prison, but that likely won #39;t free her namesake company of its troubles, investors and analysts say."
Business,Major regional indexes close in the red on early hike in crude prices and Coca-Cola profit warning. PARIS (Reuters) - European shares fell on Wednesday as an early session rise in oil prices stoked concern 
Sports, The 103 day NHL labour disruption of 1994 flushed tens of millions of dollars down the toilet and resulted in no permanent solution.
Sports," A judge has waived the arraignment for Atlanta Thrashers forward Dany Heatley, who has been charged with vehicular homicide and five other counts in the 2003 wreck that killed a teammate."
Sports,"LONDON, September 15: Pakistan sent out a warning to India before their Champions Trophy Group C showdown with a seven-wicket demolition of Kenya at Edgbaston on Wednesday."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy struck twice in six minutes to salvage a 2-2 draw for Manchester United against Olympique Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday and set a 30-goal European scoring record for his club.
Sci/Tech," Airespace, a Silicon Valley telecom services start up, won a partnership with International Business Machines Corp.  that will help Airespace grab a piece of the growing market for WiFi services, the two companies told Reuters on Wednesday."
World," In an abandoned Cold War bomb shelter on Taiwan's frontline island of Quemoy, the music of Bach and Beethoven jars with the boom and screech of a piano being smashed to bits."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday after a  profit warning from Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> stoked fears about  corporate profits and a downgrade of the technology sector by  investment bank Goldman Sachs weighed on markets."
Sports,NICK FALDO #39;S caddie Fanny Sunesson has announced she has carried her last golf bag - - but only after falling victim to the rules of the Hong Kong club.
Business,Research by professors at Northeastern University shows that a college student's major is more important than what college they attend in determining their starting salary upon graduation.
Business,Just hours after President Vladimir Putin sent Gazprom shares soaring by indicating he backed ending the long-derided dual trading system for the gas giant #39;s shares 
Business,"Infineon Technologies AG, a German manufacturer of DRAM (dynamic RAM) has agreed to plead guilty and pay a US\$160 million fine for attempting to fix prices in the DRAM market, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday."
Business,State District Judge John Dietz ruled Wednesday that the states so-called Robin Hood school finance system is unconstitutional.
Business,"A9.com is walking a fine line between working with Google and competing against it. By Thomas Claburn. Following an April test, A9."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday Pimco mutual fund group #39;s adviser and two affiliates will pay more than \$11.
Business,Industrial activity edged up by 0.1 percent in August as declines in utility and mining output tempered a gain in factory production.
Business,"Cyberonics Inc. rejected a takeover bid from fellow medical-device maker Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. on Wednesday, saying it continues to focus on strengthening its epilepsy business and is still not interested in any combination or merger."
Business,"The European Commission, executive arm of the European Union, on Wednesday cleared acquisition of Britain #39;s sixth largest bank Abbey National by Spain #39;s largest bank Banco Santander Central Hispano."
Business,"Martha Stewart wants to serve her five months prison sentence  quot;as soon as possible quot; and has sent a request to do so to the judge in charge of her legal case, the queen of domestic life said in a news conference in New York Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Cordys Inc. announced a new Web services-based platform designed to create more efficient and collaborative business environments.
Sci/Tech,Packard has unveiled its storage grid architecture strategyan approach that company executives claim is faster and more efficient than comparable products and systems on the market today.
Sports,Former Manchester United striker Mark Hughes has been appointed the new manager of Blackburn Rovers. The Wales boss had been the favourite to take over the Lancashire club after former manager Graeme Souness 
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals have extended the contract of outfielder Matt Stairs through the 2005 season."
Sports,"EDMONTON (CP) - Edmonton Oilers captain Jason Smith signed a four-year deal with the team Wednesday, on the eve of an NHL lockout."
World,"The General Election Commission (KPU)-sponsored dialog has failed to live up to expectations that it would be a forum for presidential candidates to convince the public of their platforms and programs, mass communication experts said on Wednesday."
World,"On Tuesday three police officers were seen standing at the spot where a ladder was used for Mr Hatch #39;s ascent. His fellow campaigner Mr Pyke, who dressed as Batman #39;s sidekick Robin, was stopped by armed police at the scene."
Sci/Tech," XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will soon begin broadcasting some of its stations to subscribers over the Internet, fresh on the heels of the company's discontinuation of a receiver for PCs that some users used to circumvent the music industry's crackdown on illegal file sharing."
Sports,Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has warned his players not to underestimate non-league Yeading when they clash next month. The Magpies were paired with the Ryman League outfit in yesterday #39;s draw for the FA 
World, REGINA (CP)   Saskatchewan's highest court has rejected an appeal by two men convicted in a bloody home invasion that killed an senior Regina couple.
Business," U.S. industrial production growth  nearly stalled last month as cool weather led to a drop in  electrical output, which obscured a strong performance at  factories, a Federal Reserve report showed on Wednesday."
World," President Bush has been gaining ground among overall voters as a leader and the man to fight terrorism, but swing voters have been less impressed, a tracking poll suggests."
Sci/Tech," A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia's premier tourist island of Bali Wednesday, killing one person, injuring at least two and triggering some panic, officials said."
World, Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's war crimes trial was suspended for a month Wednesday to give court appointed lawyers more time to prepare the defense case after witnesses refused to testify.
Business," Delta Air Lines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> said on  Wednesday its auditors had expressed concern about the  airline's financial viability."
Business,A meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has resulted in an increase of the cartels official oil production ceiling by one million barrels per day (bpd).
Business,"Martha Stewart, the lifestyle icon convicted of lying and obstructing justice in an insider trading trial earlier this year, said yesterday she was dropping her fight to stay out of jail and "
Business,"A German manufacturer of technology commonly used in personal computers has agreed to plead guilty and pay a \$160 million fine for engaging in an international price-fixing conspiracy that drove up computer prices, the Justice "
Business, Earnings warnings from Celestica and Coca Cola along with a slowdown in US industrial production sent stock markets lower Wednesday.
Business,"PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. (PHS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it agreed to buy American Medical Security Group Inc."
Sports,scoring Dutchman scored twice in the second half of a Champions League match Wednesday to help the English powers rally back from a two goal deficit and earn a 2 2 draw with French champions Olympique Lyon at Stade Municipal Gerland.
Sports,"AMSTERDAM, September 15 (Champions League) - A moment of brilliance from Pavel Nedved was enough to give Juventus three points from their Champions League Group C opener against Ajax."
Sports,Bayer Leverkusen started their Champions League campaign with a shock 3-0 win over a sluggish Real Madrid in a Group B game on Wednesday.
Sports,"Lee, what #39;s your take on the Florida-Tennesse game this weekend? Will the quarterbacks for both teams - Chris Leak of Florida, Erik Ainge and Brent Schaeffer of Tennessee -ave the same success that they had in their first games?"
Sci/Tech,The Department of Justice charged Infineon with violating the Sherman Antitrust Act by conspiring with unnamed DRAM manufacturers between July 1999 and June 2002 to fix prices on memory sold to computer and server vendors.
Sci/Tech,The Department of Homeland Security has launched several new cybersecurity initiatives that it hopes to add to pilot projects and operational systems and that can be deployed throughout the government and the private sector.
Sci/Tech,"Prosecutors said the Georgia man, a former help desk employee at Teledata Communications, was involved in a scheme to steal the identities of up to 30,000 people."
Sci/Tech,"Members of the Oracle Applications User Group at this week's Connection Point 2004 said Oracle has made strides by rolling out new support tools and processes, but has more work to do to make their jobs easier."
Sci/Tech,"The product combines development on the Win32, Delphi and .Net platforms, accommodating legacy Windows and new application development."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Foundation releases new versions of two browsers and an e-mail reader, addressing vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to run malicious code on a user's PC."
Sci/Tech,"J.P. Morgan, the No. 2 U.S. bank, said that after its recent merger with Bank One, it could better manage its own technology and infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,Property and casualty insurers such as State Farm and The Hartford have invested in wireless and other technologies to streamline claims processing for policyholders affected by recent hurricanes.
Sci/Tech,"EMC led the overall storage software market in the second quarter, with a 32.5 revenue share, up 3.4 percentage points over the same quarter of 2003, according to IDC. Veritas held on to its second-place position in the market."
Sci/Tech,Man had been charged with one of the largest such scams in U.S. history.
Sci/Tech,  Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced Tuesday it has found a new security flaw with its Windows XP operating system and warned that an attacker could infiltrate other computers by persuading their owners to open a specialized graphics file...
Sports,"Four years ago in Barcelona, when Spain won the Davis Cup for the first time, Carlos Moy cut a rather sad and slightly dejected figure, an outsider who was forced to watch from the periphery because of an injured back."
World, Nestle SA said Wednesday it is considering selling French mineral water brand Perrier after a trade union blocked a plan to cut almost 800 jobs.
Sports," Their pride has clearly been wounded. For a defensive line that makes its mission stopping the run, Ahman Green's 119 rushing yards definitely stung the Carolina Panthers."
Sci/Tech,"Kuma Reality Games, which specializes in recreating military encounters, is making one of Mr. Kerry's Swift boat missions the situation for a game."
Sports," Atlanta Thrashers right wing  Dany Heatley, who is charged with vehicular homicide and five  other counts in the 2003 car crash that killed teammate Dan  Snyder, had his Wednesday arraignment waived by a judge."
Sports,"The National Hockey League will lock out its players Thursday, threatening to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004-05 season."
World, The United States on Wednesday  accused Saudi Arabia of severe violations of religious freedom  in a rare official rebuke of a close ally and key oil supplier  that potentially could lead to sanctions.
Sports,Suspended Virginia Tech tailback Mike Imoh on Wednesday accepted the same agreement as quarterback Marcus Vick and pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a night of drinking with underage girls.
Sports,"Javier Vazquez pitched the New York Yankees to their second consecutive shutout, and Derek Jeter homered and doubled twice Wednesday in a 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals."
Sports,"The NFL fined Broncos safety John Lynch \$7,500 on Wednesday for a hit he made against Chiefs receiver Dante Hall in the season opener."
Sports,"Florida Marlins right-hander A.J. Burnett will miss his next scheduled start because of elbow inflammation, an ailment that could hurt the team's chances in the NL wild-card race."
World," Even at a wrenching moment of surrender, Martha Stewart was   as always   under impeccable control. Her announcement Wednesday that she would report to prison as soon as possible came in a light bathed studio, before a brilliant backdrop of color swatches, perfectly choreographed for television..."
World," With 135 mph Hurricane Ivan closing in with frightening intensity, this flood prone city scrambled Wednesday to get people out of harm's way, putting the frail and elderly in the cavernous Louisiana Superdome and urging others to move to higher floors in tall buildings.    Along some 300 miles of threatened coastline from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, the churning surf, ominous clouds, swaying traffic lights and escalating winds were all the reminders some people needed to take cover from a storm that made a slight turn north on a path that could bring it ashore early Thursday at the Alabama Mississippi line, near Mobile, Ala..."
Business,"VIENNA In a largely symbolic decision, OPEC agreed on Wednesday to increase its formal production ceiling by 1 million barrels a day, underlining the group #39;s resolve to bring down high oil prices."
Business,"LONDON Santander Central Hispano of Spain looked certain to clinch its bid for the British mortgage lender Abbey National, after HBOS, Britain #39;s biggest home-loan company, said Wednesday it would not counterbid, and after the European Commission cleared "
Business,"NEW YORK Saying she wanted to  quot;put this nightmare behind me, quot; Martha Stewart said Wednesday that she would enter a US prison to begin serving her five-month sentence without waiting to see whether an appeals court will overturn the guilty verdict a jury "
Business,"FRANKFURT Representatives of Volkswagen and its labor union faced off across a table Wednesday, opening a round of negotiations that will be closely watched here as a test of how long German workers can preserve their privileged place in the global auto "
Business,XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said Wednesday it is launching a commercial-free online music service in early October called XM Radio Online.
Business,"MILAN A day after getting its pilots to agree to pay cuts and longer hours, Alitalia took another step on Wednesday toward avoiding bankruptcy as the Italian state-run airline neared an accord with its flight attendants and ground workers."
Business,"Robert Mondavi Corp. said it would sell not only the Napa Valley facility, perhaps America #39;s most famous winery, but all of its high-end wine ventures in California and around the world, to concentrate on "
Sci/Tech,LONDON A British consumers #39; lobbying group has complained to the Office of Fair Trading about prices on Apple #39;s iTunes online music download service.
Sci/Tech,For men seeking true romance there is now a new mating game with an unusual twist -- it is virtual and mobile. A fantasy world in which lovesick men can wine and dine a virtual girlfriend 
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems on Friday will unveil more of its plans for OpenSolaris, the open-source project for the Solaris operating system."
Sports,"Phil Mickelson is a changed man. He #39;s altered the long-standing perception he couldn #39;t win a major, and his latest deviation finds him switching equipment just before golf #39;s pre-eminent team event."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Blackburn named Welsh national team coach Mark Hughes its new boss Wednesday, effective immediately."
Sports,"Tiger Woods has denied a gossip item that he and his fiance, Elin Nordegren, have broken up.  quot;That #39;s completely false, quot; Woods said on Tuesday of a Boston Herald columnist #39;s report."
World,"As Palestinians trudge across a barbed-wire passage leading to Jerusalem from the West Bank city of Ramallah, hawkers and taxi drivers greet them with a din of multilingual chants."
World,"BEIJING China #39;s Communist Party chief, Hu Jintao, said Wednesday that Western-style democracy was a  quot;blind alley quot; for China and that the one-party state would fight power abuse and corruption by policing itself better."
World," Bribery and negligence by officials helped Chechen suicide bombers get on board two passenger planes last month and blow them up, Russia's chief prosecutor said in an interview published on Wednesday."
Sports, Going 17 1 in games decided by fewer than seven points isn't enough for Tom Brady. Neither is throwing for 335 yards and three touchdowns in his season opener.
World," Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, President Bush on Wednesday reached out to an important election year constituency by talking up the benefits to minorities of his education and homeownership agenda."
World," Bribery and negligence by officials  helped Chechen suicide bombers get on board two passenger  planes last month and blow them up, Russia's chief prosecutor  said in an interview published on Wednesday."
World, Pro hunting demonstrators burst onto the  floor of Britain's parliament on Wednesday in the week's second  audacious breach of security at a landmark site.
World," India has the world's largest number of HIV infected people, the head of a top international AIDS fighting fund said Wednesday, dismissing official figures.   ""I don't believe in the official statistics..."
World," With 135 mph Hurricane Ivan closing in with frightening intensity, this flood prone city scrambled Wednesday to get people out of harm's way, putting the frail and elderly in the cavernous Louisiana Superdome and urging others to move to higher floors in tall buildings.    Along some 300 miles of threatened coastline from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, the churning surf, ominous clouds, swaying traffic lights and escalating winds were all the reminders some people needed to take cover from the storm..."
Business,"Insured losses in the United States from Hurricane Ivan, which was roaring toward the US Gulf coast on Wednesday, could run between \$4 billion and \$10 billion, a risk assessment company said."
Sci/Tech,A London-based consumer group says Apple #39;s iTunes music download-service is overcharging customers in the United Kingdom by 17 percent compared to those in France and Germany.
Sci/Tech,"n Sept. 2, Microsoft unveiled its iTunes Music Store. That sentence may sound a little strange, but that is, in fact, what happened."
Sci/Tech,OURTEEN-year-old Rochelle Brown was close to solving an algebra problem. Yet she stumbled repeatedly on one calculation: -2.3  .5.
Sci/Tech,"In what could be a breakthrough in the search for worlds, an international team of astronomers claims to have made an image of a planetlike object beyond our solar system."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s the first deliverable in a joint-development agreement reached last spring, with more interoperability planned. By Stephanie Stahl."
Sports,"National Hockey League owners carried out their threat to lock out players on Wednesday, shutting down the league after the two sides were unable to reach a new labor deal."
Sports,  Prosecutors are expected to ask for a continuance in the case of Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco at a preliminary court hearing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Sports,"Blackburn Rovers, which has yet to win a game in English soccer #39;s Premiership this season, said it appointed Wales coach Mark Hughes to replace Graeme Souness as team manager."
Sports,"Liverpool defeated last year #39;s finalist Monaco 2-0 Wednesday, with goals from Djibril Cisse and Milan Baros giving new Reds #39; coach Rafa Benitez a perfect start in his Champions League campaign."
World,US and European officials couldn #39;t agree on how to deal with Iran Wednesday at an IAEA meeting in Vienna. By Scott Peterson. MOSCOW - Divided US and European officials stalled a meeting of the UN #39;s atomic 
World,"Wednesday, judges adjourned the trial for one month to give Milosevic #39;s lawyers more time to call reluctant witnesses. By Peter Ford  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
World,"MOSCOW Russia #39;s foreign minister on Wednesday defended sweeping political changes announced earlier this week by President Vladimir Putin, telling the United States and other critics that the plans were an internal matter."
World,"An earthquake killed one person and injured two others on Wednesday on the resort island of Bali, while a gale that swept through several parts of the country claimed one life and damaged hundreds of houses in North Sumatra."
Sci/Tech,"Plus: SCO to cap legal costs...Novell sees weakness in IT spending...Salesforce reports rise in profit...Nortel to lay off 3,500."
Business,"Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it was revising its last annual report to reflect its worsening financial condition and to include the possibility of filing for bankruptcy protection."
Sci/Tech,Apple computer is facing an inquiry by the Office of Fair Trading after it was criticised for selling music downloads to UK customers at higher prices than in other European countries.
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 15, 2004. Less than a month after its rival KDE rolled out its newest open-source desktop, the Gnome Project Wednesday debuted out Gnome 2.8, the latest iteration of its graphical interfaces for Linux."
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW: The launch of a Soyuz rocket due to carry the next Russian-US crew to the International Space Station (ISS) on October 9 is set to be delayed for technical reasons, Russian space officials said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"THE Ministry of Manpower has taken the unprecedented step of outsourcing its entire IT applications, hardware, software and services."
Sports," The NHL pulled the plug on hockey Wednesday, with an emotional Gary Bettman painting a bleak picture of a Grand Canyon sized divide between owners and the Players #39; Association."
Sports,Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve will drive for Switzerlands Sauber motor racing team in next season #39;s Formula One championship.
Sports,Coach Jose Mourinho began his quest for a second successive title in the best way possible when his Chelsea side beat Paris St Germain 3-0 in their opening group H match yesterday.
World,POLICE last night released the names and mugshots of the bombers and terror masterminds believed responsible for the Australian Embassy attack in Jakarta.
World," China would come to a  #39;dead end #39; if it copied blindly from Western political systems, President Hu Jintao said yesterday on the eve of a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) meeting focused on shoring up its own waning image and legitimacy."
Sci/Tech,"At least three critical vulnerabilities are among those fixed by the most recent versions of Mozilla, Firefox and Thunderbird."
World," New satellite images show Iran's  Parchin military complex, southeast of Tehran, may be a site  for research, testing and production of nuclear weapons, a  nuclear expert said on Wednesday."
World," LEEDS CASTLE, England (Reuters) - U.S. special envoy  Mitchell Reiss will join British and Irish leaders at a  1,000-year-old castle on Thursday for talks billed as a final  chance to save Northern Ireland's 1998 Good Friday peace  accord."
World,The UN's Kofi Annan tells the BBC the US-led invasion of Iraq was illegal and contravened the UN charter.
Business,"VIENNA: OPECs core Gulf producers on Wednesday recommended the cartel raise supply quotas by one million barrels a day, four percent, Kuwaiti Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-Sabah said."
Business,"The inexorable march of outsourcing took an abrupt about face Wednesday, when JPMorgan Chase bank canceled its \$5-billion outsourcing deal with IBM and said it would take back the 4,000 employees working at IBM on the bank #39;s IT programs."
Business,"This week, trade officials from the US and the European Union are due to discuss subsidies in the commercial aircraft market. The talks must focus on the subsidy that distorts the market the most - launch "
Business,"Police firearms officers will be allowed to use electronic stun guns as a safer alternative, the government said yesterday. The hand-held Taser device fires twin needle-tipped darts up to 21ft; they deliver "
Business,"NCR Corp. on Wednesday recalled 78,000 printer cartridge refill kits because they do not have child-proof packaging, posing a health risk to young children who may ingest the ink sold in the product."
Sci/Tech,The battle for the US presidency enters new territory today with both candidates turning to scientific journals to set out their election promises.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) officials have announced two patches as part of its monthly releases for September -- one rated critical, one important."
Sci/Tech,"Lately, I #39;ve written extensively about Apple Computer #39;s moves in the connected home, and certainly some of the company #39;s well-designed productsespecially its best-selling iPodare hits with users."
Sports," Arsenal bored their way to a 1 0 Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven thanks to a piece of Thierry Henry brilliance, and Henrik Larsson returned to Celtic as a Barcelona player to hand his former team their first European defeat in three years "
Sports,"As Newcastle United #39;s new boss Graeme Souness sets out to bring harmony to a troubled St James Park, where factionalism and conflict have been the order of the day in recent times, he could do worse than look to tomorrow night #39;s Uefa Cup opponents for a "
World,"RIYADH, 16 September 2004 - Suspected terrorists gunned down a Briton near a major supermarket in the eastern part of Riyadh yesterday."
World,"AMMAN, Sept. 15. - The owner of a Jordanian truck company announced today that he had ordered its Iraq operations stopped in a bid to save the life of a driver held hostage by a militant group."
World,Insurgent attacks against US and Iraqi troops continued Wednesday west of Baghdad in the rebel stronghold known as the Sunni Triangle.
World," With 135 mph Hurricane Ivan closing in with frightening intensity, this flood prone city scrambled Wednesday to get people out of harm's way, putting the frail and elderly in the cavernous Louisiana Superdome and urging others to move to higher floors in tall buildings.    Ivan made a slight turn north on a path that could bring it ashore early Thursday at the Alabama Mississippi line, near Mobile, Ala., but forecasters said everyone from New Orleans to the Panhandle should be worried..."
World," Beer, a health food? That's what some Canadian researchers report. A study from the University of Western Ontario finds a brew could be good for you..."
Business," WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal regulators have  launched an investigation into creditor actions in the WorldCom  bankruptcy, demanding thousands of documents from bondholders  related to the largest U.S. bankruptcy, according to court  documents."
Sci/Tech,"The dog might be man #39;s best friend, but the world #39;s favourite animal is the tiger, according to an international survey published today."
Sci/Tech," The company will launch an OpenSolaris site on Friday, but an open source version of Sun's operating system is still a long way off."
Sci/Tech," A volcano in central Japan spewed smoke into the sky as it erupted for a second straight day on Wednesday, but there were no immediate signs to suggest a major eruption was coming."
Business, The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed Wednesday to boost its current daily crude oil production quota by 1 million barrels to 27 million barrels from Nov 1 to try to stabilize recently high flying crude oil prices.
Sports,"The message board in Canada #39;s dressing room spoke volumes: Practice canceled tomorrow. No one else to beat. The next fight for these stars is with NHL owners, who are set to lock them out Wednesday night."
Sports,"A cricket match is expected to break out this morning at the Oval, ending a week of tediously phoney contests and sparking the ICC Champions Trophy into belated life."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH (Sept. 15, 2004) -- Ben Roethlisberger injured his right knee during a passing drill at the Pittsburgh Steelers #39; practice field."
World,JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Iran and its nuclear ambitions represent a very great danger to the Jewish state but played down the prospect of a pre-emptive strike on its atomic facilities.
Sports," Christian Laettner wanted to play close to his home and for a winning team. The Miami Heat was an obvious choice, even before they traded for Shaquille O'Neal."
Sci/Tech,"BIRCHWOOD, Minn. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 6, 2004 -- Wired today announced the immediate availability of its new MediaPress LE(TM) realtime MPEG encoding card for Macintosh."
Sci/Tech,"Though the oft-delayed end of support for Windows NT 4.0 will arrive December 31, Microsoft this week detailed the steps its corporate customers can take to continue receiving support for the OS."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Autodesk updates hobbyist tool...LogicLibrary buys bug catcher...Think local, act Google."
Sci/Tech,A new add-on for Office Project Server 2003 includes tools for connecting to HR software from SAP.
Sci/Tech,"The software maker has released AutoSketch 9, an update of its drafting application."
Sci/Tech," Infineon Technologies AG, a German manufacturer of DRAM (dynamic RAM) has agreed to plead guilty and pay a  $160 million fine for attempting to fix prices in the DRAM market, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Academic institutions who have to add, manage, and secure thousands of new users within a period of just a few days face political and social issues on top of the immense technical ones."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers developing robotic lobsters, flies, dogs cockroaches believe that machines inspired by biology will be able to operate in places where today's robots cannot go."
Sci/Tech,"Broadly defined, an intelligent tutoring system is educational software containing an artificial intelligence component."
Sci/Tech,"An \$1,100 cordless phone is just one sign that fashion has gained a toehold in the digital realm."
Business,"HBOS walked away from a possible bid for Abbey National yesterday, shortening the odds sharply on a 8.7 billion recommended offer from Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano being successful."
Business,EVERYONE from Rupert Murdoch to Christopher Skase kicked the tires at MGM at some point during the 30 years the fabled studio was on and off the block.
Business,"Martha Stewart yesterday gave up the battle to stay out of prison, asking instead to begin her sentence as soon as possible so she could put  quot;this nightmare quot; behind her."
Business,"JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. says it will rehire 4,000 workers whose jobs it had outsourced to IBM, bucking a corporate trend in information technology."
Sci/Tech,"AOL (Quote, Chart) has withdrawn its support for Microsoft #39;s controversial Sender ID technology and falling back on Sender Policy Framework (SPF), internetnews."
Sports,HAL Sutton was hardly rationing compliments yesterday when he identified Tiger Woods as one of the greatest putters who ever lived.
Sports,"WALES coach Mark Hughes was last night installed as the new manager of Blackburn, filling the gap left by the departure of Graeme Souness to Newcastle."
Sports,Pakistan #39;s seven-wicket win left Kenya #39;s coach Andy Moles feeling crushed and disappointed on his return to Edgbaston yesterday.
World,"A Briton was shot dead by suspected Muslim militants in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, yesterday in what appears to be the latest anti-Western killing by supporters of al-Qa #39;ida."
World,"RAMADI, Iraq -- Medical officials say fighting between US troops and Iraqi insurgents in the western city of Ramadi has killed at least eight civilians and wounded nearly 20 others."
Sports, San Francisco Giants manager Felipe Alou hopes Barry Bonds' 700th home run  #151; whenever it comes  #151; will change the public's perception of the surly slugger.
World, A trial into the almost four year old bombing of a U.S. warship in Aden Harbor that killed 17 Navy sailors concluded Wednesday with prosecutors seeking the death penalty for six defendants.
Sports," TV viewers who became accustomed to the around the clock coverage of the Olympics should like this starting Friday: All Ryder Cup, all the time."
Sports,"Another day, another duff game. At least it had a semblance of meaning, featuring a once mighty side lurching from one nightmare to another against an embryonic team who are marginally improving."
Business,"OPEC responded to recent high oil prices yesterday by raising its output quotas by 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude, effective from 1 November, a move analysts said was largely cosmetic in light of its current overproduction."
Business,"Amazon.com has entered the search-engine wars with the debut of A9.com. The site, which relies on Google search technology, includes personalization features like a running log of sites visited "
Business,"Alitalia reached a vital deal with its pilots on productivity improvements on Tuesday, a day ahead of a deadline to seal a rescue plan or face bankruptcy, union sources said."
Sci/Tech,"Grump writes  quot;Diving into the already crowded online music business, XM Radio Online, will launch sometime in early October and operate commercial-free, just as its satellite programming does."
Sci/Tech,The Bill  amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has given Carnegie Mellon University \$20 million toward construction of a new computer science building.
World,Peace talks between Sudan #39;s government and Darfur rebels struggled for survival after one of the two rebel groups said on Wednesday the negotiations had collapsed but left open the chance of resumption.
World," New satellite images show Iran's Parchin military complex, southeast of Tehran, may be a site for research, testing and production of nuclear weapons, a nuclear expert said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK The current controversy over the validity of documents pushed in large part by bloggers and purporting to prove that President Bush received special treatment in the National Guard shows that partisan Internet pundits are having a growing impact on mainstream press, for better or worse, according to several newspaper editors."
Sci/Tech, Networking giant Cisco Systems may be in short term pain. But it's looking past that to long term gain.
Sports," DAVIE, Fla., (Sports Network) - The Miami Dolphins will be  without running back Travis Minor for Sunday's game against  Cincinnati because of an ankle injury."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei share average opened down  0.59 percent on Thursday with technology shares leading the way  following a drop in their U.S. peers after Goldman Sachs  downgraded its view on the sector.
Business,"OPEC nations agreed to revise their oil production quota, boosting it by 1 million barrels per day in an effort to talk down crude oil prices."
Business,"RUPERT Murdoch is literally buying back the farm - and the art and other myriad investments worth more than \$50 million. As part of the proposed move of The News Corporation Ltd to the US, Mr Murdoch and his "
Business,Infineon Technologies AG (FSE/NYSE: IFX) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the United States Department of Justice - Antitrust Division - (DoJ) to plead guilty to a single and limited charge related to the violation of US antitrust 
Business,"Racing to avoid bankruptcy, Alitalia (AZPIa.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) struggled into the early hours of Thursday for a last-minute deal with its powerful unions to roll "
Sci/Tech,"British consumer group Consumers #39; Association has raised its voice over the iTunes #39; pricing in the United Kingdom. Most notably, its anger is aimed towards the different pricing model Apple uses for its online music store in European countries."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft released its first service pack for Systems Management Server 2003 with support for Windows XP SP2 and Virtual Server 2005.
Sci/Tech,Adobe #39;s update of Photoshop Elements adds several new features and enhancements that allow users to edit photos with a few mouse clicks.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. next month plan to provide more details on the work they are doing to make their products interoperable, a Sun executive said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,THE Manpower Ministry (MOM) has scored a first among government agencies by awarding an outsourcing contract to a private firm that includes the transfer of staff.
Sports,April 1980 -- Players strike the last eight days of spring training. Ninety-two exhibition games are canceled. June 1981 -- Players stage first midseason strike in history.
Sports,"RICKY Ponting says cricket watchers have fallen for the  quot;myth quot; that New Zealand knows the secret to rattling Australia. Speaking before tonight #39;s Champions Trophy clash at The Oval, Ponting insisted the world "
Sports,"New York Mets Manager Art Howe has been told he will be dismissed at the end of the season, but he has agreed to remain with the team until then."
World," Police yesterday issued sketches of the 10 most wanted suspects linked to last week #39;s Australian Embassy bombing. The sketches, issued by Inspector General Paiman, included those of Malaysian bomb "
Sci/Tech,"Software maker snags Hewlett-Packard veteran to lead fast-growing division, report to CEO Larry Ellison.\"
Sci/Tech,"In what may someday may be nicknamed the MacBerry, Information Appliance Associates (IAA) announced this week a product called PocketMac BlackBerry, a synchronization application that will give RIM BlackBerry users the ability to do two-way synching of Mac and RIM data."
Business,"SYDNEY: News Corp Ltd said it plans to hold a shareholder vote on its proposed reincorporation to the US at its annual general meeting in Adelaide on Oct 26, after obtaining approval from Australia #39;s Federal Court earlier yesterday."
Business,"Speaking in a light-bathed room where her media company holds meetings and photo shoots, Martha Stewart announced Wednesday she would voluntarily begin serving her five-month prison term "
Business,"Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a \$160 million fine for participating in an international conspiracy to fix prices in the DRAM market, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said today."
Business,"Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday its auditors have expressed doubt about the airline #39;s financial viability."
Sci/Tech,"SeaDour writes  quot;As if the failed oxygen generator on the International Space Station wasn #39;t bad enough, rumor has it that the planned launch of a Russian Soyuz capsule to change crews onboard the station may be delayed due to a mishap during ground testing "
Sci/Tech,"Adding to its offerings for digital imaging and video hobbyists, Adobe Systems on Wednesday announced a new video-editing package and an update to its Photoshop Elements image-editing product."
Sci/Tech,"com September 15, 2004, 5:40 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports,"Hal Sutton has added spice to the 35th Ryder Cup by daring to be different. The leadership style of Sutton, the American captain, has been a focal point "
Sports,LONDON: Coach Jose Mourinho began his quest for a second successive Champions League title in the best way possible when his Chelsea side beat Paris St Germain 3-0 in their opening Group H match on Tuesday.
Sports,"It was a day of upsets at the Wismilak International yesterday as Ai Sugiyama, Chanda Rubin, and Jelena Jankovic all fell in the first round to unheralded opponents."
Sports,"time Champions League football winner Real Madrid of Spain was shocked by Bayer Leverkusen of Germany, 3 0, in Group B of the tournament Wednesday."
World," Supporters of fox hunting stormed Britain's parliament and clashed with police in the streets, but failed to stop lawmakers from voting by an overwhelming margin to ban the blood sport."
Business," Delta Air Lines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> said on  Wednesday its auditors have expressed doubt about the airline's  financial viability."
World," Slammed by all sides, from high ranking Republicans to rival networks, CBS News vowed on Wednesday to answer questions about the authenticity of documents it aired in a story challenging President Bush's military service during the Vietnam War."
World, A Senate committee voted Wednesday to boost funds for battling AIDS and other diseases in poor nations but provided less than half what President Bush wanted for prodding countries to adopt democratic reforms.
Business," The dollar held firm against the yen and  the euro on Thursday on upbeat U.S. manufacturing data, but  many traders expected range bound trading ahead of next week's  Federal Reserve meeting."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei share average fell 0.44  percent by mid morning on Thursday as technology shares such as  Toshiba Corp. followed their U.S. peers lower after a major  U.S. investment bank downgraded its view on the sector.
Business,"Martha Stewart said that she has decided to surrender for prison as soon as possible, citing the need to ""reclaim her life."""
Business,"Cola warned that its earnings will fall short of forecasts, pointing to competition in North America and poor weather in Europe."
Business,A product placement that cost General Motors more than \$7 million is indicative of new initiatives by agencies and automakers as competition intensifies.
World,"MOBILE, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan and its 135-mph winds churned toward the Gulf Coast with frightening intensity Wednesday, spawning monster waves that toppled beach houses and spinning off tornadoes that killed at least two people..."
World,"WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory - An exuberant dog left in a truck while the owner watched Canada win the World Cup of Hockey managed to throw the vehicle into gear and coast down a city hill.    A man out for a walk called police after seeing the vehicle coast by with a black Labrador retriever behind the wheel..."
Business,Domestic lifestyle guru Martha Stewart said yesterday she would go to jail as soon as possible following her recent conviction for lying about a share deal.
Business,"The world #39;s financial system is in better shape than at any time since the pricking of the dotcom bubble and the September 11 terrorist attacks threw global markets into turmoil, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday."
Business,"Cola organisation yesterday blamed poor sales in the US and Europe, bad weather, new recycling laws and a lukewarm welcome for a new  quot;mid calorie quot; Coke as it issued a profit warning."
Business,"The O #39;Reilly family, owners of the Independent and Independent on Sunday, rarely give press interviews. A solution to the sales decline at their UK newspapers has been equally elusive over the past decade, but "
Sci/Tech,"XM Satellite Radio Holding Inc. on Wednesday said it would launch a commercial-free, Internet music service in early October. With XM Radio Online, subscribers will be able to listen to the "
Sports,"Bayer Leverkusen, losing finalists to Real Madrid in 2002, hammered the Spaniards, 3-0, yesterday, the most stunning upset in the opening rotation of the Champions League."
Sports,"Liverpool kicked off their Champions League campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over last season #39;s finalists, AS Monaco. Rafael Benitez #39;s side went ahead through a clever goal - Steven Gerrard and Luis Garcia "
World,"The United States said on Tuesday that last week #39;s blast in North Korea that stirred fears of a nuclear explosion might have been demolition work for a power project, as Pyongyang has asserted."
Sci/Tech,"Redmond won't just fight the ""cooler"" open-source operating system--it's looking at Red Hat, Novell and IBM."
Sci/Tech,"New version of Media Center and accompanying ""extenders"" will make TV shows recorded on a PC available all over the house."
Business,"In an attempt to prove it can still influence the global oil market, OPEC boosted its production target by 1 million barrels a day and began lobbying oil producers that aren #39;t part of the cartel to follow suit."
Business,"Lion Nathan Ltd, Australasia #39;s second-largest brewer, is to sell its China beer business to China Resources Snow Breweries (CRSB) for US\$154 million, the two companies announced yesterday."
Business,"he Coca-Cola Company warned yesterday that its earnings for the second half of the year would fall short of forecasts, citing competitive pressures in North America and unseasonably cool and rainy weather in Europe."
Business,"he Mondavi family, who just a year ago gave up control of the corporation that bears its name, could be a long-shot bidder for its most famous winery."
Sports,Phil Mickelson reiterated Wednesday that his performance at the Ryder Cup would not suffer because of his recent switch to using some Callaway golf equipment.
Sports,"_ New York Giants free safety Omar Stoutmire is going to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Stoutmire, who started every game the last two years only to lose his job this "
Sports,"This was another depressingly unedifying mismatch. Kenya were abject, sometimes comically naive, in surrendering nine wickets for 27 runs in only 63 balls as they were dismissed for 94, their third-lowest one-day international score."
World,"Five sailors, who were stranded in a life raft in the sea for 8 days after their yacht sank, were rescued off the coast of Cornwall in southwest England by British coast guards on Wednesday."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: Hot on the heels of having Batman break into Buckingham Palace, protesters have run onto the floor of the British Parliament yelling at politicians as they debated a ban on fox hunting."
Sports, Tony Batista and Val Pascucci hit three run homers to lift the Montreal Expos to a 10 4 victory and a doubleheader sweep of the Florida Marlins on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,Federal prosecutors cracked a global cartel that had illegally fixed prices of memory chips in personal computers and servers for three years.
World, Tokyo stocks opened lower Thursday following Wall Street's weakness. The dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.
Sports, A University of South Florida women's basketball player who wanted to wear Islamic clothing on the court quit the team on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"Over objections from some drug companies, the Bush administration unveiled a new feature on the Medicare Web site comparing prices for similar brand-name drugs."
Sci/Tech,"In the studio, M83 relies largely on keyboards. But when M83 came to the Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday it looked more like a rock band."
Business,Gold mining company Newmont Mining Corporation announced that operations at one of its mining projects were being scaled back due to safety concerns after a blockade of road access to the mine.
Sci/Tech,"Firefox, the ass-kicking Mozilla Web browser, is just out of beta with a  quot;preview release. quot; It #39;s slim, it #39;s fast, and it #39;s feature-rich -- but can it possibly threaten the worldwide dominance of Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer?"
Sports,"When you have spent the last two months staring grimly at your own navel, the need for a victory - any victory - assumes desperate proportions."
Sports,"     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker)   The Nashville Predators did not let the impending NHL lockout disrupt their future plans as they re signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a new contract Wednesday."
World,"We asked those affected by Hurricane Ivan, or those in its path, to e-mail us with their thoughts and experiences. The following are a selection of your replies."
Sci/Tech," Opinion: To keep Linux on the right path to the enterpise, the new standard base is essential."
Sports,"Less than 23 months after they said they found everything they needed in Art Howe, the Mets on Wednesday officially admitted they were wrong."
Business," Online consumers in the United States spent  #36;8.8 billion, excluding travel purchases, in"
Business,"  Global financial markets are stronger than at any time since the US stock market bubble burst in early 2000, according to an IMF report released Wednesday."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. continued to sell Crown Victoria police cars even after the deaths of several officers in fiery rear-end crashes showed the vehicles were unsafe, a lawyer "
Sci/Tech,"The launch of a Russian rocket to the International Space Station scheduled for October has been delayed because of problems with the docking system, the Russian Space Agency was quoted by Reuters as saying."
Sci/Tech,"XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will soon begin broadcasting some of its stations to subscribers over the Internet, fresh on the heels of the company #39;s discontinuation of a receiver for PCs that some users "
Sports,"Japan #39;s Ai Sugiyama suffered a shock first-round loss as the top seeds had a bad day at the Wismilak International. Third-seed Sugiyama was fuming after her 6-4 7-6 (7-1) loss in Bali to Aiko Nakamura, who is 151 places below her in the world rankings."
Sports,"SOUTHAMPTON, England : West Indies captain Brian Lara believes Bangladesh are making improvements as a cricketing nation, despite another heavy defeat at the Rose Bowl in the ICC Champions Trophy."
Sports,The Padres were dealt a blow Tuesday when it was discovered that Khalil Greene will be out of the lineup for at least a week. Their rookie shortstop sensation took a 
World,"THE HAGUE, Netherlands Sept. 15, 2004 - Stalled by reluctant witnesses and an uncooperative defendant, judges in Slobodan Milosevic #39;s war crimes trial adjourned the proceedings for a month Wednesday to give "
World,"at least 47 people in the deadliest single attack in the Iraqi capital in six months. responsibility for Tuesday #39;s blast, which it said was carried out by a suicide attacker."
Sports,"It was hard to imagine the situation getting worse for the Giants defense in the aftermath of the Eagles torching it with 330 passing yards, but the news that "
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - San Diego Padres shortstop Khalil Greene is expected to miss the rest of the season with a broken bone in his right index finger."
Sports,"  Sammy Sosa appears to have found his swing, and the timing couldn #39;t be better for the Chicago Cubs. Sosa hit his first grand slam in more than two years, and also had a solo homer as the Cubs hit "
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Sep 15 (IPS) - The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) is dispelling a widespread notion -- prevalent mostly in Western countries -- that population growth has ceased to be a serious socio-economic problem primarily because of declining numbers."
Sports," The San Francisco 49ers' game Sunday in New Orleans could be moved or even postponed because of Hurricane Ivan, but the players and coaches are only worried about safety."
World," Wealthy countries are falling billions of dollars short of their promises to help fund reproductive health care and improvements in the status of women around the world, the United Nations said Wednesday."
Sports, Ted Lilly pitched eight scoreless innings and the Toronto Blue Jays ended a four game losing skid with a 3 0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.14 percent  by midday on Thursday with losses in shipping firms, steel  makers and several technology shares overshadowing gains in  selective small cap stocks and firms with bright earnings  outlooks."
World," China has invited four newly elected  pro democracy lawmakers for talks in a conciliatory gesture  after weekend legislative elections, the South China Morning  Post reported on Thursday."
World,Tony Blair says the government must do more to ensure failed asylum seekers are deported from the UK.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.14 percent by midday on Thursday with losses in shipping firms, steel makers and several technology shares overshadowing gains in selective small cap stocks and firms with bright earnings outlooks."
Business," The dollar held firm against the yen and the euro on Thursday on upbeat U.S. manufacturing data, but many traders expected range bound trading ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting."
World," Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf backed out of a pledge to step down as army chief, slamming the door Wednesday on this key Washington ally's slow progress toward democracy five years after his bloodless coup."
Business,DENVER Newmont Mining Corporation temporarily shut down a mine in Peru today after a two-week blockade of a road to the mine and thousands of workers protesting in the streets over concerns of the effects of new mining operations on water supplies.
Sci/Tech,"Genetics experts reported they have mapped chromosome 5 of the human genome, a coil of DNA linked to several rare but crippling disorders including spinal muscular atrophy."
Sci/Tech,"15 Sep 2004, 16:01 GMT - Borland Software took a new direction this week, with the announcement of Software Delivery Optimization (SDO)."
Sports,"TORONTO: Canada squeezed past Finland 3-2 in the final of the World Cup of Hockey, sending a hockey-mad nation into raptures and defending its crown as undisputed champion of the international game."
Sports,"LONDON: Blackburn Rovers appointed Wales national coach Mark Hughes as their new manager last night, the Premiership club said.  quot;Blackburn announce tonight that Mark Hughes has been appointed manager with immediate effect, quot; Blackburn said in a statement."
Sports,"The Champions Trophy, despite still being at the pool stage, reaches its knockout phase when world champions Australia meet New Zealand at the Oval on Thursday."
Sports,"Oscar De La Hoya #39;s fights have generated more than 8.5 million pay-per-view buys and nearly \$400 million, otherworldly figures for a non-heavyweight."
Sports,"time champion Jeff Gordon has the best chance of winning his fifth title at the end of NASCAR #39;s playoff style 10 race Chase for the Nextel Cup based on past performances, USA TODAY database research shows."
World,"China has invited four newly elected pro-democracy lawmakers for talks in a conciliatory gesture after weekend legislative elections, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday."
World,"South Korea has admitted conducting experiments on nuclear materials in the past without the knowledge of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog."
Sports,"After suffering through the worst season of his career, Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels is dedicated to returning to Pro Bowl form."
Sports,"As Saturday's kickoff nears, the message emerging from the West Virginia program is tempered with caution and is exceedingly respectful toward the Maryland Terrapins."
Sports,Ted Lilly pitches eight scoreless innings and the Blue Jays end a four-game losing skid with a 3-0 victory over the Orioles on Wednesday.
Sports,"With just four healthy wideouts heading into Sunday's home opener, the Ravens may give Deion Sanders a chance at wideout."
Sports,Sean Johnson was at a Virginia football team meeting 2 1/2 years ago when he decided to embark on what he now calls the greatest experience of his life.
Sports,The revamped ACC is one of the top football conferences in the country. But scheduling a non-BCS conference team at home doesn't guarantee a win any more.
Sports,"Five months after answering those who questioned his resolve with a one-shot victory at the Masters, Phil Mickelson is facing the critics once again this week at the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills."
Business,"German computer chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to plead guilty to price fixing and will pay a \$160 million fine, the Justice Department announced Wednesday."
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. said Wednesday that it revised its 2003 annual report to disclose the possibility that the company will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the near term.
Business,"Undoing a technology outsourcing deal set in late 2002, JP Morgan Chase on Wednesday said it would take back 4,000 of IBM #39;s employees who have been providing the Wall Street firm with an array of technology support services."
Sports," Manny Ramirez hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and Kevin Millar and Mark Bellhorn had two run homers Wednesday night to lift the Boston Red Sox to an 8 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays."
Sports," Jim Edmonds' sacrifice fly snapped an eighth inning tie and Matt Morris bounced back from one of his worst starts of the season, bringing the St. Louis Cardinals one step closer to the NL Central championship with a 4 2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech," Shareholders approved Aether Systems Inc.'s sale of one of its two remaining operating divisions yesterday, a deal that will take the Owings Mills company out of the wireless business and nearly complete its transformation into a mortgage investment fund."
Business," Asian shares dipped on Thursday, as  tech shares followed U.S. counterparts lower after an  influential investment bank downgraded the sector."
World," A group of foreign diplomats left  Pyongyang on Thursday to visit the scene of a mysterious  explosion in North Korea, an embassy official said."
Business,"Negotiators for 14 major District hotels walked out of contract talks with the union that represents 3,800 employees Wednesday afternoon, raising the prospect of a work stoppage at the city's largest hotels."
Business,"ROME, Sept. 15 -- The airline industry shakeout that forced U.S. Airways Group Inc. into bankruptcy this week is rippling through Europe as well, with some forecasters predicting that only a handful of the continent's airlines can survive, and Italian authorities scrambling this week to keep national carrier Alitalia SpA aloft."
Business,"NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- After her sentencing on July 16, Martha Stewart angrily denounced the case against her as a ""circus event"" and vowed, Terminator-style: ""I'll be back."""
Business,"Armando Falcon Jr., director of the agency that regulates mortgage funding giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, appears likely to stay on the job past the expiration of his five-year term next month, though he submitted his resignation more than a year and half ago under pressure from the White House."
World,"Long before President Vladimir Putin decided this week to eliminate the popular election of governors and appoint them himself, Putin effectively controlled who would lead Russia's diverse regions."
World,The rebels from the village of Mona Quibundo fought on the same side with Marceal Miji Itengo during Angola's civil war. But their lives have gone in starkly different directions during the country's troubled peace.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 6 (newratings.com) - ID Biomedical Corp (IDBE.NAS) announced today that it has signed a ten-year US distribution agreement for its Fluviral treatment, expected to generate \$2.5 billion in sales and offset the shortage of flu vaccines "
World,Citizens of Mexico pause to celebrate 150th anniversary of the country's national anthem.
Sports,Manchester United legend Denis Law led the tributes to Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Dutchman broke his club record for goals in European competition.
Sports,"The fears of many hockey fans came true on Wednesday, with the NHL board of governors giving unanimous support to a player lockout."
World,The trial of Slobodan Milosevic has been suspended in Hague to allow the defense lawyers assigned to the former Yugoslav president more time to prepare their case.
World,Malaysia #39;s highest court yesterday declined to overturn a conviction for corruption against former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.
World,"For almost seven days, they drifted off the Cornish coast in a tiny inflatable raft, at the mercy of rough seas, battered by huge waves and high winds."
World,"Beijing, Sept. 16. (PTI): Facing unprecedented challenges to its authority, China #39;s ruling Communist Party elites are meeting here from today to chalk out ways to prolong their one-party rule in the world #39;s most populous nation."
Sports," The National Hockey League is locking out its players starting Thursday, threatening to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004 05 season and perhaps beyond in an effort by management to gain massive change in the sport's economic structure."
Business,"By Andrew Yeh and Francesco Guerrera in Hong Kong and Mure Dickie in Beijing. He has been in China on  quot;family matters quot; since late November but plans to return soon to answer investigators #39; inquiries, the Singapore "
Business," Asian shares dipped on Thursday, as tech shares followed U.S. counterparts lower after an influential investment bank downgraded the sector."
World," Australian Prime Minister John Howard refuted claims by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan that the Iraq war was  quot;illegal quot;, saying it had been justified by UN Security Council resolutions."
World," Barry Bonds barely missed his 700th homer, but J.T. Snow connected following yet another walk to the San Francisco slugger and the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8 1 behind Brett Tomko's four hitter Wednesday night..."
Business,"By serving her sentence now, the domestic diva gives her company a better shot at reviving its badly damaged fortunes. Although more famous for her artistic instincts around the home, Martha Stewart knows her math, too."
Business,Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning following Wall Street #39;s weakness. The dollar was higher against the Japanese yen. The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues was down 15.
Business,Wall Street stocks fell Wednesday as a gloomy outlook from Coca-Cola Co. and a weaker reading on industrial production for August pressured on the market.
Business,Wall Street went sour on Coca-Cola yesterday after the soft drinks giant unnerved investors with a profit warning that sent the shares tumbling.
Sci/Tech,"Ancient Egyptians revered cats and other animals and took as much care in preparing them for their passage to the next life as they did with humans, scientists said Wednesday."
Sports,"Barry Bonds barely missed his 700th homer, but JT Snow connected following yet another walk to the San Francisco slugger and the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-1 behind Brett Tomko #39;s four-hitter Wednesday night."
World,"China has threatened to veto a revised US draft resolution that would consider UN sanctions against Sudans oil industry if Khartoum does not stop atrocities in its Darfur region, diplomats reported on Wednesday."
World,General Kofi Annan has told the BBC that the US led invasion of Iraq was an illegal act that contravened the UN Charter.
World,"Former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim claimed yesterday that Malaysia #39;s highest court bent to government pressure in a ruling that bars his return to elected office before 2008, despite his recent release from prison."
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan #39;s information minister retracted his statement that President Pervez Musharraf would retain his position as head of the powerful army.
Sci/Tech,"Jonathan Anderson and Varghese George take opposite approaches to workplace use of instant messaging, an electronic method for exchanging quick text messages between colleagues. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"NEW YORK, New York, United States of America -- International Business Machines (IBM) Corp has put its computer business up for sale, the New York Times said Friday, quoting people close to negotiations."
Sports,"No doubt that Frank Francisco should have the book thrown at him for what he did in Oakland Monday night. But for that matter, so should the rest of us, for condoning the type of behavior that preceded the Texas Rangers relief pitcher #39;s errant toss."
World,Is Russia giving up on democracy? Russian President Vladimir Putin certainly seems to be suggesting that possibility. He introduced a plan that would restrict elections in Russia and would  quot;radically restructure 
World,"The decapitated bodies of three men, their heads strapped to their backs, were found dumped in nylon bags by a roadside north of Baghdad on Wednesday, Iraqi police and US officials said."
World,Chinese Communist Party chief Hu Jintao called for parliament to take a stronger watchdog role on the eve of a key leadership meeting but ruled out Western-style democracy 
Sports," Randy Johnson got his 4,137th strikeout Wednesday night, breaking Steve Carlton's major league record for left handers and moving into third place overall on the career list."
Business,"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is likely to keep production close to a 25-year high to prevent shortages during the US winter, OPEC officials said."
Sports," Ricardo Mello upset second seeded Mardy Fish 5 7, 6 4, 6 4 Wednesday and advanced to the third round of the Millennium International Tennis Championships."
Sports," Sammy Sosa belted a pair of home runs,  including his first grand slam in more than two years, as the  Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 13 5 in National  League at Wrigley Field on Wednesday."
Business, The dollar held near one week highs  against the euro and the Swiss franc on Thursday after U.S.  manufacturing figures came in much stronger than expected.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.14 percent  by midday on Thursday with losses in shippers, steel makers and  several technology shares overshadowing gains in select  small cap stocks and firms with bright earnings outlooks."
Sports," KIRKLAND, Wash., (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks  running back Shaun Alexander was listed as questionable  Wednesday after missing practice due to a bruised right knee."
World,Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has put the pressure for the success or failure of the Northern Ireland assembly talks firmly on the shoulders of Ian Paisley.
Business,"Alitalia took a step on Tuesday toward resolving the labor disputes that have threatened to push it into bankruptcy, agreeing to new contracts with its 2,300 pilots."
Sci/Tech,US Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell on Wednesday said technology and telecommunications companies are racing to develop ways to pipe television 
World,"Having dedicated more than 40 years to the United Nations, the seventh Secretary General Kofi Annan is a well-liked and admired global figure."
World,"China #39;s Communist Party opened a four-day, closed-door meeting on Thursday that will decide whether military chief Jiang Zemin completes a leadership succession by passing on his last post to party chief Hu Jintao."
World,United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Kofi Annan has become the target of escalating attacks in the United States over suspected corruption in the body #39;s now-defunct oil-for-food humanitarian programme for Iraq.
World, Holger Apfel cuts a clean look in his Miami Vice style white suit and black T shirt and is the new image of a German far right that is likely to cause an upset in Sunday's state elections.
Sports, Lawyers for the former limited partners of the Montreal Expos plan to ask a federal judge to block major league baseball from moving the team.
World, Russian police investigating the deadly Beslan school siege are looking inside their own squad house: One of the attack organizers was allegedly a former cop who disappeared six years ago.
World," Australia is to test unmanned surveillance aircraft as a means of protecting vital offshore oil and gas installations against terrorist attacks, the government said."
Sports," Carlos Silva tossed a one hitter  before leaving the game with a bruised ankle as the Minnesota  Twins won their eighth straight game, downing the Chicago White  Sox 6 1 on Wednesday."
Sports,Javier Vazquez reversed his free fall with seven three-hit innings and Derek Jeter went 3 for 4 in the Yankees' second straight shutout victory.
Sports,"By Monday, the right-field bleachers at Miller Park were sold out in anticipation of Barry Bonds's 700th homer while many of the best field-level seats remained."
Business,"Martha Stewart just can #39;t catch a break. Shares in her former company rose another 12 cents yesterday, to \$11.26, continuing a recovery that began soon after her conviction."
Business,US stocks fizzed downward yesterday after Coca-Cola Co. and other firms reported disappointing sales and earnings projections - giving Wall Street a case of indigestion amid concern that the days of fat corporate profits may be over.
Business,"Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average fell 0.14 percent by midday on Thursday with losses in shippers, steel makers and several technology shares overshadowing gains in select small-cap "
Business,Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell said yesterday he #39;ll probably issue a recommendation this month on whether to approve Cingular Wireless LLC #39;s \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Sci/Tech,SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp was dealt a setback on Tuesday after the Internet Engineering Task Force decided not to adopt Microsoft #39;s e-mail sender ID standard that would make it easier for Internet providers to block unwanted junk e-mail.
Sci/Tech,"A high, almost windless spot in the central region of the Antarctic plateau is the best place on Earth to view the stars, according to the first results from a small, automated telescope."
Sports,"seeded Fish gave away a lead in a 5 7, 6 4, 6 4 loss to Ricardo Mello of Brazil on Wednesday night in a second round match at the  $380,000 Millennium International tennis tournament."
Sports,"Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Barry Bonds did not homer, but JT Snow and Deivi Cruz did, and Brett Tomko threw a complete game to lead the San Francisco Giants to an 8-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park."
Sports,"Carlos Silva tossed a one-hitter before leaving the game with a bruised ankle as the Minnesota Twins won their eighth straight game, downing the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Wednesday."
Sports,"Sammy Sosa belted a pair of home runs, including his first grand slam in more than two years, as the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-5 in National League at Wrigley Field on Wednesday."
World,United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has revealed that he believes the war on Iraq was  quot;illegal quot;. Mr Annan said the war was  quot;not in conformity quot; with the UN Security Council or with the UN Charter.
World, A judge has dismissed charges against a war protester who was arrested during a visit by President Bush last spring.
World," A Senate committee voted Wednesday to scuttle new rules that critics say would deny overtime pay to millions of workers, as Democrats won the latest round in their election year bout with President Bush over the issue."
Business,"For older domestic manufacturers like General Motors, health care represents a severe financial burden."
World,"For the caregivers of patients, life is an act of stoic devotion that most families embrace as the antithesis of a nursing home."
Business,"OPEC will increase its oil production target by 1 million barrels a day later this year in a move widely viewed as more symbolic than significant, given "
Business,Federal officials Wednesday proposed requiring automakers to install monitors in each wheel on a car to warn drivers when pressure falls more than 25 in any of the tires.
Sci/Tech,"A technical glitch with a docking system of a Russian spaceship might postpone the next crew #39;s launch to the International Space Station by five to 10 days, media "
Sports,Finally...the most anticipated fight of the year is upon us. I guess there #39;s really no need to bore you with an analytical breakdown of how the fight #39;s going to play out since everybody and their 
Sports,John Thomson threw shutout ball for seven innings Wednesday night in carrying Atlanta to a 2-0 blanking of the New York Mets. New York lost for the 21st time in 25 games on the 
Sports,"St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Jim Edmonds homered and delivered the go- ahead run in the eighth inning on a sacrifice fly, leading the St."
World,"Last Sunday, tens of thousands of Israeli citizens filled the streets of Jerusalem in protest of the long awaited, long overdue Israeli withdrawal of approximately 8,000 Jewish settlers from Gaza."
Sports,"Alana Beard scores 22 points as the Mystics beat the San Antonio, 84-73, Wednesday for their fourth straight win."
Sports,"With Hurricane Ivan threatening New Orleans, the Saints will practice in San Antonio. They are scheduled to play the San Francisco 49ers at home Sunday."
Business,Energy Secretary Vince Perez Thursday called on oil companies to reduce oil prices in two weeks #39; time following a decision by the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) to raise its supply quota by 1 million barrels a day.
Business,Volkswagen (VW) and its workers headed into crucial wage negotiations yesterday that will sorely test the tradition of labour-management co-operation at the car maker as it struggles 
Sports,"Labor disputes between rich athletes and even wealthier owners are always sickening. In this NHL cold war, both sides will be bruised a little."
Sports,"  From the moment the Pirates saw the flags flapping in a 16 mph breeze toward left field Wednesday afternoon, it had the makings of a long day at Wrigley Field."
Sci/Tech," A new cellular application promises to help vision impaired people who can't read the screen of a mobile phone. It responds to spoken commands with voice recognition technology and reads back menu options, text messages, and other information to the user."
Sports,Kevin Millar and Mark Bellhorn hit two-run homers Wednesday to lift the Red Sox to a 8-6 victory over the Devil Rays.
Business,"NEW YORK Sept. 16, 2004 - In a bid to  quot;reclaim my good life quot; and rid her company of a cloud of scandal, Martha Stewart plans to surrender within weeks to begin serving her five-month prison sentence."
Business,"Gamblers left more than \$1.3 billion in Arizona Indian casinos in fiscal 2004, demonstrating an appetite for slot machines and cards that shows no signs of ebbing."
Sci/Tech,"The explosion of a bolt could have damaged the Soyuz spacecraft set to carry a new crew to the International Space Station, and the Russian space agency says resulting safety "
Sports,"National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman has locked the players out, but he isnt speculating on how far he is going to throw the key."
Sports,"If Bernard Hopkins beats Oscar De La Hoya in what should be the richest non-heavyweight fight in history early on Sunday, he will cement his place among the great middleweights of all time."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Sept 15: Opposition parties on Wednesday reacted strongly to the statement of Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and termed it an announcement on behalf of the president "
World,Iraqi officials say at least 12 people were killed and 16 wounded in more incidents of violence across the country Wednesday. They say 10 people were killed and six wounded in an exchange of gunfire between 
Sports,  How many home runs does Barry Bonds have to hit to get beyond the lack of lovability issue? The correct answer is: It just doesn #39;t matter.
Business,Reduced coverage means the hurricane's impact on insurance companies will be muted. And that is fostering anger among some politicians in Florida.
Business,The cancellation of a \$5 billion outsourcing contract with J.P. Morgan Chase reveals a huge potential exposure for I.B.M.
World," In a bid to ""reclaim my good life"" and rid her company of a cloud of scandal, Martha Stewart plans to surrender within weeks to begin serving her five month prison sentence.    Stewart, at a choreographed news conference before a brilliant array of color swatches, said Wednesday she will continue to appeal her conviction   but will head for prison anyway to end what she called a personal nightmare..."
Business,"  Oracle shares jumped Wednesday morning after the corporate software giant #39;s quarterly results narrowly outpaced expectations overnight, with strength at its core database operations offsetting declines in its applications business."
Business,"The Italian airline Alitalia said on Wednesday that it had delayed by five days, until Monday, the final approval to its bailout plan, which includes 5,000 layoffs."
Business,"British Airways is canceling almost 1,000 Heathrow flights over the next three months in a move it says will protect its operational performance."
Business,  The auditor for Delta Air Lines raised doubts about the future of the nation #39;s third largest carrier in a regulatory filing late Wednesday as the company also sharpened its warning about filing for bankruptcy protection.
Business,"he Wall Street Journal announced yesterday that it would begin publishing a Saturday issue starting in the fall of 2005. By following its business readers home for the weekend, the newspaper "
Business,"Growth in industrial output nearly stalled last month as production cuts at mines and utilities almost outweighed a strong performance at factories, a report from the Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Disputes over Microsoft #39;s intellectual-property claims to its Sender ID technology are unlikely to slow the push toward developing a secure e-mail identity, according to e-mail industry representatives."
Sports,"With the expiration of the NHL #39;s collective bargaining agreement, the league locked out its players at midnight Wednesday. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced earlier in the "
Sports, Cornerback Mike McKenzie returned to the Green Bay Packers yesterday after holding out throughout training camp and missing the season opener.
Sports,Miller Park fans seemed far more disappointed Wednesday night at missing a chance to witness history than seeing the San Francisco Giants embarrass their Milwaukee Brewers.
World,"The threatened sanctions championed by the United States and the European Union (EU) on Sudan could not help solve the crisis in the African country, saida leading Chinese newspaper Thursday."
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pervez Musharraf will stay on as head of Pakistan #39;s armed forces as well as the President, the information minister said on Wednesday, despite a previous promise that he would give up his military post by the end of the year."
World, The British and Irish governments summoned rival Northern Ireland parties to a moat surrounded castle Thursday in hopes of crafting a new peace deal for the British territory.
World," One's dubbed ""the demolition man,"" a low and high explosives expert. The other's known for his skills in recruiting suicide bombers for the deadliest al Qaida linked terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia that have killed westerners and Muslims alike."
Business," World oil prices rose on Thursday as  Hurricane Ivan reached the U.S. Gulf Coast, having shut more  than 1 million barrels of daily output in the Gulf of Mexico  and 13 percent of refining capacity in the United States."
Business,"VIENNA: The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries on Wednesday decided to increase its official output by 1 million barrels per day from November 1, Iranian oil minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh and his Algerian counterpart Chakib Khelil said."
Business,"A state district judge declared the school funding system unconstitutional Wednesday, saying Texas faces a bleak future if it fails to spend more on public education."
Business,"There is no strong evidence that house prices will fall, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. Higher interest rates might slow the growth of house prices, but the IMF does not see a fall in house prices, it said in its biannual report."
Sci/Tech,"The launch of a Soyuz spacecraft with new astronauts for the international space station could face a delay of several days so experts can examine a potential docking system problem, the Russian Federal Space Agency said Wednesday."
Sports,"Jose Pekerman emerged as favourite to take over as Argentina coach on Wednesday after original first choice Carlos Bianchi turned down the job, Argentina Football Association president Julio Grondona said."
Sports,Graeme Souness will demand his players play with passion as he begins his reign as Newcastle United manager. Newcastle face Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in tonight #39;s UEFA Cup clash and Souness said:  quot;I #39;m aware Bobby had an 8-0 win in his first game in charge.
Sports,Injury fears over Celtic skipper Jackie McNamara have subsided after a scan revealed he has not broken his ankle. It was initially feared that McNamara had broken his ankle after a clash against Barcelona #39;s Ludovic Giuly on Tuesday night.
World,"Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is likely to retain the post of army chief after Dec. 31 although he promised to take off the uniform by the end of this year, Dawn reported Thursday."
World,"BAGHDAD, Sept 15: American troops found three bodies and their severed heads north of Baghdad on Wednesday while 13 people died in clashes in Ramadi, two more in a car bomb attack and two Iraqis employed by the US Army were shot in the north."
World,"At least 22 people in southern Bangladesh have been killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a lorry, police say."
Business,MUMBAI: US stocks fell on Wednesday amid earnings warnings from Coca-Cola amid news that industrial output in August managed only meagre gain.
World,"(CPOD) Sept. 16, 2004 - Many residents of Israel believe their prime ministers proposal to reduce the number of Israelis living among Palestinians should be put to a nationwide vote, according to a poll by TNS/Teleseker."
Business," World oil prices rose on Thursday as Hurricane Ivan reached the U.S. Gulf Coast, having shut more than 1 million barrels of daily output in the Gulf of Mexico and 13 percent of refining capacity in the United States."
Sports," Mark Mulder has lost his edge, and the Oakland Athletics are in ever greater danger of losing their spot atop the AL West. Mark Teixeira hit a three run homer off Mulder, and the Texas Rangers kept creeping back into the playoff chase with a 10 3 victory over the A's on Wednesday night."
Sports," Brian Lawrence settled down after a shaky start to pitch six solid innings, and Brian Giles had three hits including a tiebreaking homer Wednesday night to lead the San Diego Padres over the Los Angeles Dodgers 7 3."
Business," Japan's financial regulators may suspend or even end some private banking operations at the Japanese commercial banking unit of U.S. financial services firm Citigroup Inc., the Nihon Keizai newspaper said on Thursday."
Sports," Ryan Franklin ended an 11 game losing streak, outpitching John Lackey to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 1 0 win over the Anaheim Angels on Wednesday night."
World," Enmeshed in his re election campaign, President Bush rarely spends a full day at the White House. But even when he does, presidential politics and campaign pitches remain close at hand."
Business," Japan's financial regulators may suspend  or even end some private banking operations at the Japanese  commercial banking unit of U.S. financial services firm  Citigroup Inc., the Nihon Keizai newspaper said on Thursday."
World, There's change in store for Thomas Jefferson  #151; on the nickel that is. He's getting his first makeover since his likeness was put on the coin in 1938.
Business,Auditors at  Delta Air Lines raise doubts about the company's ability to stay  in business.
Sports, Randy Johnson became the  all time major league strikeout leader among left handed  pitchers on a night he led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3 2  win over the Colorado Rockies in the third of a four  game set  at Bank One Ballpark.
Sports," Russian Marat Safin reached the second  round of the rain hit China Open with a 6 4, 7 5 victory over  American Alex Bogomolov on Thursday."
World," Mark Mulder has lost his edge, and the Oakland Athletics are in ever greater danger of losing their spot atop the AL West..."
World," Enmeshed in his re election campaign, President Bush rarely spends a full day at the White House. But even when he does, presidential politics and campaign pitches remain close at hand..."
Sports,"Calling UNLV  quot;a gold mine, quot; Mike Sanford took over as coach of the Runnin #39; Rebels on Monday after two years as offensive coordinator at high-scoring Utah."
Sci/Tech,"President George W. Bush and his rival for the White House, John Kerry, are put under the microscope this week for their record on science, health and the environment."
Sports,"Ask the question a dozen times and you #39;ll get a dozen answers. Or a dozen shrugs, because nobody really knows. Every two years at the Ryder Cup, the Americans send out a team that looks, on paper, unbeatable."
Sports,  San Francisco Giants manager Felipe Alou hopes Barry Bonds #39; 700th home run    whenever it comes    will change the public #39;s perception of the surly slugger.
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin barely left time for the funerals before cynically exploiting the deaths of more than 300 children and adults.
World,The British and Irish governments summoned rival Northern Ireland parties to a moat-surrounded castle Thursday in hopes of crafting a new peace deal for the British territory.
Business,Two of US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick #39;s top aides are in Brussels today meeting with their European Union counterparts trying to put an end to what the US claims are unfair subsidies to Airbus Industries.
World,"ELEANOR HALL: The Prime Minister has found himself again defending his policy on Iraq, after the United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, said today that the US-led invasion was illegal and that the elections planned for Iraq in January would not be "
World,A representative of the Cayman Islands has said that the island nation is getting back on its feet after the weekend onslaught of Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech,Prosecutors blame the New York Times hacker for inspiring others of his generation to become cyber outlaws.\
World," Russian authorities believe that two Chechen women suspected of blowing up Russian passenger jets last month got on the planes by paying bribes, media reports said."
World, India's cricket chiefs went into an emergency huddle amid fears next month's home series against world champions Australia will be cancelled if a television rights imbroglio is not resolved.
Sports,"First you have to look at the Dallas Cowboys. Last year they won 10 games, made the playoffs, and of course lost to the Carolina Panthers who went onto the Super Bowl."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, trying to recover from a brass knuckles campaign against his character, is attempting to steer the election to a referendum on President Bush's leadership."
Business,"World oil prices are on the rise, as Hurricane Ivan threatens to disrupt oil flow in the Gulf of Mexico."
Sports,"BERKELEY, Calif. (CP) - Former CFL player and coach Jeff Tedford agreed to a five-year extension Monday with the University of California that will see him remain under contract as the school #39;s head football coach through 2009."
Sports,The chief of the World Anti-Doping Agency says drug allegations surrounding US Olympic sprint champion Marion Jones could become a turning point in efforts to rid sports of drugs.
Sci/Tech,UK watchdog the Office of Fair Trading is investigating claims that Apple is ripping off its UK customers. The investigation follows a complaint that UK customers were having to shell out more for the reassuringly 
Sci/Tech,"According to internetnews.com, AOL has dumped the idea following concerns expressed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), coupled with the tepid support for Sender ID in the open source community."
Sci/Tech,"A NEW version of the open Sauce desktop Gnome is on the net for Linux users to play with. Gnome 2.8 includes Evolution 2.0, the open-source e-mail and groupware client that looks like Microsoft Outlook if "
Sports,"The NHL is locking out its players starting today, threatening to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004-05 season and perhaps beyond in an effort by management to effect massive change in the sport #39;s economic structure."
Sports,"Oscar De La Hoya is an underdog for the first time in his career and he doesn #39;t seem quite sure what to make of it. I know in my mind this is the one, #39; #39; said the Golden Boy."
World,"Gunmen snatched three British citizens, believed to be civilians, from a house in central Baghdad early on Thursday, Iraq #39;s Interior Ministry said."
Sports,"Vijay Singh, who this year became the first player to surpass 10 million US dollars (5.2million) in a single season, was delighted to be named the US PGA Tour #39;s Player of the Year."
Sci/Tech,Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens has broken ground for a \$12 million renovation featuring geothermal energy and recycled rainwater.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers developing robotic lobsters, flies, dogs and cockroaches believe that machines inspired by biology will be able to operate in places where today's robots cannot go."
World," After a series of bloody clashes in its border regions, Pakistan on Thursday again offered amnesty to foreign militants, but vowed to defeat them by force if they didn't lay down their weapons."
Sci/Tech,In September of 2003 the Bush administration telegraphed their intent to use torture on prisoners in Iraq when they screened Gillo Pontecorvo's 1965 film The Battle of Algiers for officials in the Pentagon.
Business,": Opec on Wednesday lifted oil supply quotas by one million barrels a day, 4 per cent, in a renewed bid to force down stubbornly high world crude prices."
Business,"A profit warning from Coca-Cola took the fizz out of leading Wall St shares and sent the main indices sharply lower. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones was down 86."
Business,"Comcast swooped in to save Sony Corp. #39;s bid for MGM Corp., but highly-placed people on Wall Street are now wondering what the real price will be."
Sports,"A lockout of the NHL #39;s players, the second in the past 10 years, officially commenced Wednesday at 10:01 pm It was a motion declared by commissioner Gary Bettman Wednesday "
Sports,THE SUN: Glenn Hoddle is being lined up for a shock return to Southampton. Also: John Toshack has emerged as the No 1 choice to become Wales manager after Mark Hughes was named Blackburn #39;s new boss last night.
Sports,"London: Australian cricketers are hungry for some action and ravenous to get stuck into New Zealands one-day team at The Oval, captain Ricky Ponting said on Wednesday."
Sports,CELTIC received a boost yesterday with the news that Jackie McNamara should be back in action within six weeks. The Celtic captain was stretchered off in the second half of the 3-1 Champions League defeat 
World,Recently in spite of Sudan #39;s opposition and criticism from international community the US is ready to go ahead with submitting a resolution to the UN Security Council for sanctions against Sudan.
World,A crew of five rescued off the coast of Cornwall after spending eight days adrift in a liferaft have spoken of their  quot;exhausting and frightening quot; ordeal.
Sports," The Baltimore Ravens have put a lid on the trash talk this week. With an 0 1 record, a depleted offensive line and a thin receiving corps, the defending AFC North champs have more on their minds than merely trading barbs with their hated rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Sports, Miami receiver Sinorice Moss looks a lot like his older brother Santana  #151; on and off the field.
Sci/Tech,"  Oracle on Wednesday will introduce Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2, which is being characterized as a significant upgrade to the product with improvements in Java, Web services, and identity management and the addition of RFID backing."
World," The three foreign men kidnapped from  their house in central Baghdad on Thursday were two Americans  and one Briton, Iraq's Interior Ministry said."
World," South Korea plans to intensify diplomatic  efforts to hold six way talks on North Korea's nuclear programs  in early October now chances look slim for a meeting this  month, the foreign minister told Reuters on Thursday."
Sports,"Bill Belichick has been able to motivate the Patriots to rise to the elite level of the NFL, so his ability to  quot;sell quot; his team's next foe, the Arizona Cardinals, shouldn't be a surprise."
Sports," National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman, painting a bleak picture of the league's economic state, yesterday locked out players from training camps, which were to open this week, and cast doubt on the prospects for a 2004-05 season because of severe differences with the league's Players' Association."
Sports,NASCAR's 2004 season has finally come to this: The Last Ten. And this: The Last Ten Men Standing.
Sports,"The woman whose nose was broken when Texas Rangers reliever Frank Francisco threw a chair into the stands Monday night said yesterday she plams to seek compensation for her injuries once prosecutors and baseball officials complete their investigation. Jennifer Bueno , 41, with a large white bandage covering her nose, and her husband, Craig , appeared at a news conference ..."
Sports,"Barry Bonds barely missed his 700th homer, but J.T. Snow connected following yet another walk to the San Francisco slugger and the Giants beat the Brewers, 8-1, behind Brett Tomko's four-hitter last night in Milwaukee."
Sports,"After Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks struck out Vinny Castilla in the seventh for career whiff No. 4,137, play was interrupted momentarily while the scoreboard flashed the statistics."
Sports,"The Yankees posted back-to-back shutouts for the first time since Aug. 27-28, 2002, at Boston."
Sports,Cornerback Mike McKenzie returned to the Green Bay Packers yesterday after holding out throughout training camp and missing the season opener.
Sports,"Autumn has been a busy time of year for Fred and Ellen McDavitt, with all three daughters having played field hockey ever since an aunt provided the family with a sack of field hockey sticks more than 15 years ago."
Sports,"Watertown's Mary Rogers, a two-time high school field hockey All-American who led Bentley College in scoring as a freshman last season, has maintained her offensive touch in the early going this season."
Sports,"Women's volleyball player Lauren McNally of Ashland, a two-year letter-winner and starter at Stonehill College in Easton, has consistently ranked among the team's leaders, both in kills and blocks."
World,Indonesian police arrest two people suspected of involvement in last week's Jakarta car bombing.
Business,"The owners of Fan Pier reached out to one of the losing bidders for the property over the last week to see whether the firm was still interested in the land, in case the winning team led by Lennar Corp. doesn't close the deal."
Business,"It's up; it's down. It takes off like a rocket, but later sinks like a stone."
Business,"The Drew Co. and Urban Retail Properties of Chicago yesterday filed plans to build Waterside Place, a million-square-foot shopping center, cinema, and residential project in the heart of the South Boston Waterfront."
Business,"Hoping to put the ordeal of the last several months behind her, business executive Martha Stewart said yesterday that she wants to begin serving her prison sentence for lying about a stock sale  quot;as soon as possible. quot;"
Business,"Manufacturing in the nation accelerated in August and September, supporting Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan's view that the economy  quot;regained some traction. quot;"
Business,OPEC ministers yesterday agreed to increase their ceiling for oil production to help bring down stubbornly high prices in a decision that traders and analysts dismissed as symbolic because the cartel already is pumping more than its new target.
Business,The comment from the head of the mining conglomerate Anglo American last week seemed harmless enough. Tony Trahar said the political risk of investing in South Africa  quot;is starting to diminish -- although I am not saying it has gone. quot;
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. revised its annual report yesterday to reflect its growing financial difficulties and the possibility of seeking bankruptcy protection  quot;in the near term. quot;
Business,"Cola's chief executive yesterday said the world's largest beverage maker needs to work harder, better execute its strategy, and improve its culture as he warned that third quarter per share income will drop at least 24 percent from a year ago. In a speech to employees, CEO Neville Isdell said:"
Business,"German computer chip maker Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to plead guilty to price fixing and will pay a \$160 million fine, the Justice Department said yesterday."
Business,"Undoing a technology outsourcing deal set in late 2002, J.P. Morgan Chase yesterday said it would take back 4,000 of IBM's employees who have been providing the Wall Street firm with an array of technology support services."
Business,AYER -- Registered nurses at Nashoba Valley Medical Center are doing what few of their counterparts anywhere can do: logging on to their computers and bidding on working shifts that have openings.
World,"Johnny Ramone, guitarist in seminal band The Ramones, dies of cancer at the age of 55."
World,"  Two Chechen women suspected of blowing up Russian passenger jets last month were briefly detained by police before the flights but bribed at least one airline employee to get on the planes, media reports said yesterday."
World,"  The United States for the first time named Saudi Arabia yesterday as a country that severely violates religious freedom, potentially subjecting the close US ally to sanctions."
World,"  Villagers found three decapitated bodies north of Baghdad yesterday, and a car bomb killed two people at an Iraqi military checkpoint south of the capital in attacks that seem to be increasingly targeting Iraqis rather than the United States and its multinational force allies."
World,"  Two leading Republican legislators yesterday attacked the Bush administration's approach to rebuilding Iraq, in one of the strongest indictments of the administration's Iraq policy from members of President Bush's party."
World,  The Egyptian and Syrian presidents linked calls by the United Nations and Arab leaders for Syrian troops to leave Lebanon to past UN resolutions demanding that Israel withdraw from captured territory in the West Bank and Golan Heights.
World,"  Wealthy countries are falling billions of dollars short of their promises to help fund reproductive health care and efforts to improve the status of women around the world, the United Nations said yesterday."
World,"  In the second major security breach in London this week, five fox hunting enthusiasts stormed onto the floor of the House of Commons yesterday to disrupt a debate on banning the centuries old sport."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, trying to recover from a brass knuckles campaign against his character, is attempting to steer the election to a referendum on President Bush's leadership.    Kerry has less than seven weeks to take over the lead in the presidential race..."
Sci/Tech,  Data integration will be one of the major themes at Oracle's OpenWorld conference this week.
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Analysis</strong> Smaller, cheaper and supported"
Business,OPEC ministers yesterday agreed to increase their ceiling for oil production to help bring down stubbornly high prices in a decision that traders and analysts 
Business,"Hoping to put the ordeal of the last several months behind her, business executive Martha Stewart said yesterday that she wants to begin serving her prison "
Business,"MarketWatch.com. Richemont sees significant H1 lift, unclear on FY (2:53 AM ET) LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Swiss luxury goods maker Richemont(zz:ZZ:001273145: news, chart, profile), which also is a significant "
Business,"For the first time in 52 years, The Wall Street Journal will start publishing a Saturday edition next September, the nation #39;s biggest financial newspaper announced yesterday."
Business,"US trade negotiators will deliver a firm message to their European counterparts this morning in Brussels, Belgium: The Bush administration wants to scrap a 12-year-old aerospace trade pact and craft a wholly new accord that bars government loans, two "
Business,"A federal bankruptcy judge appointed a Chapter 11 trustee Wednesday for AmeriDebt, the credit-counseling company that now faces a \$15 million claim from the Internal Revenue Service over its disputed status as a nonprofit."
Sports,"Three months ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup. Now there might not be a season for the Lightning to defend that championship."
Sports,"Over three days, 12-man teams from the US and Europe will play a total of 28 matches. Each match win is worth one point; tied matches result in a half-point for each team."
Sports,SIR Alex Ferguson is set to take the axe to his under-performing side after a shambolic start to his 10th Champions League campaign as Manchester United manager.
Sports,Oscar De La Hoya has long been compared to Sugar Ray Leonard. Saturday night he #39;ll have a potentially painful encounter to try and prove all those comparisons were right.
Sports,Jose Pekerman is to be offered the job of Argentinian football coach after Carlos Bianchi turned it down it was announced on Wednesday.
Sports,The Chase for the Nextel Cup will begin in earnest Sunday with the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. It will be the first event of NASCAR #39;s 
Sports,GRAEME Souness has vowed his Newcastle side will be known for an aggressive attacking style as he kicks off reign in the UEFA Cup tonight.
Sports,"Bonds sent the first pitch he saw to the right-field warning track Wednesday night, then didn #39;t come close again in San Francisco #39;s 8-1 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers."
Sports,The New York Mets fired manager Art Howe yesterday but left him in the dugout for the final 2-1/2 weeks of a season gone bad after the All-Star break.
World,"Three British nationals were nabbed by gunmen in the Iraqi capital on Thursday, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said. The three British men were believed to be civilians living "
World," Japan will try to confirm what UN Secretary General Kofi Annan meant by reportedly saying the US led invasion of Iraq was an illegal act, top government spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said Thursday."
World,Pakistan #39;s national assembly is due to debate whether President Pervez Musharraf should serve both as president and armed forces chief.
World,BEIJING: China #39;s ruling party leadership began a much-anticipated meeting in Beijing amid an apparent power struggle at the heart of the organization.
World,"A family from Layton and more than a dozen other Americans have been stranded on Grand Cayman Island for five days without much food, clean drinking water or electricity in the wake of Hurricane Ivan."
World,President Vladimir Putin #39;s move earlier this week to enhance his own power in response to a wave of terrorism does not take on the real problem: the corrupt and unreformed security 
World,Diplomats from eight countries are on their way to the site of a mysterious blast in North Korea that sparked speculation a nuclear test had taken place.
Sci/Tech," New data shows Web site visitors paying more attention to alternative browsers, as Microsoft's share drops to 93.7 percent of the market."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., said it had developed a new image sensor chip for mobile products, which it said had the highest sensitivity and the smallest size in the industry."
World," Australian Prime Minister John Howard rejected claims by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan that the Iraq war was  quot;illegal quot;, slamming the United Nations as  quot;paralysed quot;."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices were a touch softer  on Thursday, with the market slightly defensive before the  day's batch of economic numbers."
Business,"Millionaire executive Martha Stewart said on Wednesday she #39;s ready to go to prison as soon as possible, saying she wants to put her  quot;nightmare quot; behind her and  quot;reclaim her good life quot;."
Business,BANKING giant HBOS yesterday said it had pulled out of a potential takeover battle for Abbey National. The announcement that it will not be bidding clears the way for Spain #39;s Santander 
Business,PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. said Wednesday it may look to expand in Wisconsin after completing its purchase of American Medical Security Group Inc.
Business,"Corus Group Plc, the UK #39;s biggest steelmaker, reported its first profit and said earnings will rise in the second half because of higher steel prices and cost cutting by Chief Executive Officer Philippe Varin."
Sci/Tech,"At last it looks as if the computer industry #39;s obsession with speed, as measured by megahertz alone, is coming to an end. First AMD stopped using the precise megahertz rating of its CPU chips as a selling point."
Sci/Tech,"Plane maker Airbus has reported progress in plans to enable passengers to use mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006. Test equipment aboard an Airbus A320 plane demonstrated that mobile phones can be used without interfering with navigation systems."
Sports, Hal Sutton has pretty much told the Europeans to  quot;get over it. quot;. The US Ryder Cup captain is tired of hearing about the ugly American celebration that took place five years ago 
Sports,"Juan Carlos Ferrero became the second major casualty of the China Open on Thursday, the number two seed losing 6-4 6-4 to American Kevin Kim in the second round."
Sports,"It wasn #39;ta name. It belonged on a license plate. But Y4145 identified Bernard Hopkins for nearly five years. In some ways, it still does."
Sports,"This fortress that Randy Johnson constructed, the one that keeps fans at arm #39;s length and teammates at a respectful distance, is also the reason the man can make a grown bat cry."
World,"An Indonesian court on Thursday acquitted two prominent reporters of libeling a wealthy businessman, the conclusion of a closely watched cased that is likely to encourage Indonesia #39;s embattled press."
World, A senior Iranian official said on  Thursday that the latest allegation that Tehran is hiding a  nuclear site from U.N. inspectors was a lie and denied that the  U.N. nuclear watchdog had even asked to visit it.
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin on  Thursday ruled out any negotiations with Chechen rebel leaders  following the Beslan school hostage seizure in which more than  320 people were killed, half of them children."
World," Gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a Briton from a house in the heart of the Iraqi capital Thursday, the Interior Ministry and witnesses said.    The three were seized from a two story house surrounded by a wall in Baghdad's al Mansour neighborhood at dawn, said Col..."
World,"GULF SHORES, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan slammed ashore early Thursday with winds of 130 mph, packing deadly tornadoes and a powerful punch of waves and rain that threatened to swamp communities from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle..."
Sports,The Mercury wasted a 13-point lead and dipped to .500 at 16-16 with a 73-58 loss to the Seattle Storm at KeyArena Wednesday night.
Sci/Tech,Some game makers are trying to get players to expand their horizons by reflecting on news events in games
Sports, Houston at St. Louis (8:10 p.m. EDT). Jason Marquis goes for his 15th win of the season against the Astros.
Sports,"A capsule look at the 10 drivers eligible for The Chase for Nextel Cup: 1. Jeff Gordon (5,050 points), No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, 2004 winnings: \$4,992,175 -- Enters NASCAR's inaugural playoff as points leader after vaulting ahead of Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson with a third-place finish in last Saturday's Chevy Rock n' Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway . ..."
Sports,"For hockey fans, this winter might just be the coldest, longest yet. As expected, no agreement has been reached between National Hockey League owners and players, and at midnight last night a decade-old collective bargaining agreement expired with no new deal in sight and the upcoming season on the brink of nonexistence."
Sports,"If you don't think Kevin Youkilis is happy to be back in the Red Sox lineup, consider this: He was in his uniform and on the field three hours before last night's game against the Devil Rays."
Sports,"Though the MRI of Bill Mueller's sore right knee showed no apparent damage, the Red Sox third baseman flew to Phoenix yesterday to be examined by Dr. David Zeman , who performed arthroscopic surgery on the knee May 28.  quot;The initial call was pretty good, but the guy's been inside the knee, quot; said manager Terry Francona , who started Kevin ..."
Sports,"Pro baseball: Tampa Bay vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park, 7 p.m. College field hockey: Conn. College at Springfield, 4 p.m.; Endicott at Gordon, 4 p.m.; Southern Maine at Bates, 4 p.m.; UMass-Dartmouth at Wheaton, 4:30 p.m.; Husson at Bowdoin, 4:30 p.m.; Babson at Wesleyan, 4:30 p.m.; Providence at Harvard, 7 p.m.; MIT at Simmons, 7 p.m.; Clark at Worcester ..."
Sports,"With last night's start, Tim Wakefield moved past Roger Clemens into second place on the club's all-time list for most pitching appearances. The top five on the list:"
Sports,"PGA Event: Texas Open. Site: LaCantera Golf Club, The Resort Course (7,001 yards, par 70), San Antonio. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Purse: \$3.5 million. Winner's share: \$630,000. Television: ESPN (today-Saturday, 4-6 p.m.; Sunday, 4-7). Last year: Tommy Armour broke the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record, finishing at 26-under 254. He shot 64-62-63-66 to win by seven strokes. Last week: Vijay Singh won ..."
Sports,"Many times in his career as a passionate golfer, Pat Grant had made a tee time. He had never spent any time thinking about a tee, however."
Sports,"The Connecticut Sun clinched a playoff spot for the second straight year behind Nykesha Sales's 28 points in an 81-67 win over the Sting last night at Charlotte, N.C."
Business,Volkswagen #39;s labor negotiations in Germany began Wednesday with union demands for raises and job guarantees and company calls for a two-year pay freeze.
Business,"Cola #39;s chief executive yesterday said the world #39;s largest beverage maker needs to work harder, better execute its strategy, and improve its culture "
Business,"Dutch steelmaker Corus Group has swung into the black for the first time in its five year history and says restructuring, a tight market and price hikes keep the outlook positive for 2004."
Sports,"The National Hockey League shut down at midnight Wednesday night, locking out players from training camps and signaling that owners are willing to cancel the "
Sports,"Juan Carlos Ferrero was sent out of the China Open in the second round by Kevin Kim of the United States. The Spanish second seed, whose season has been disrupted by injury and illness, was outplayed and Kim wrapped up a 6-4 6-4 victory with an ace."
World,"A man and his wife have been arrested in the Indonesian province of East Java with possible link to the last week #39;s bombing outside the Australian Embassy here, police said Thursday."
World,"But police said two of the bodies had tattoos written in the Roman alphabet -- one saying  quot;HECER quot;, and the other a letter H. The third body had tattoos written in Arabic script but the words were not Arabic."
World," Indonesia #39;s two presidential candidates pledged to restore the economy, improve infrastructure, reduce the unemployment rate, focus on development of industry, agriculture, technology, education, and equal development between localities "
World,The General Committee of the United Nations General Assembly decided Wednesday at its 59th session not to include into the draft agenda of the current session the so 
Business,"Armonk-based IBM Corp. has lost a \$5 billion contract to provide technology outsourcing services to JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. New York-based JPMorgan plans to rehire 4,000 workers whose jobs "
Business,Officials with Canada #39;s top TV broadcasters said they expect regulators soon will allow them access to the free-spending prescription drug industry.
Sports,"Wrexham, Swansea and Wales Under 21 coach Brian Flynn is desperate to succeed Mark Hughes as Wales manager.  quot;I said when I took over the Wrexham job 14 years ago that my long term ambition was to manage "
Sports,Juan Carlos Ferrero #39;s hope of a first ATP title was left in tatters at the China Open on Thursday when the second seed was beaten by Kevin Kim from the United States.
World,UN chief says Iraq may not be able to hold credible elections as planned in January 2005 due to lack of security. By Robert MacPherson - LONDON.
World," Sparkling sales from luxury goods giant Richemont helped lift European shares on Thursday, quelling concerns about advertising firm Havas' plans to issue more shares and the drag effect of a weaker Wall Street.."
Business,"UK High Street sales confound market expectations and rise by 0.6 in August, increasing the likelihood of another interest rate rise this year."
Business,SEOUL: South Korean microchip makers said they face a US investigation into a price-fixing conspiracy in which German maker Infineon technologies has already suffered heavy fines.
Sci/Tech,British mobile phone maker Sendo has settled a David and Goliath-style lawsuit against Microsoft in which it accused the software firm of stealing its secrets and trying to force it out of business.
Sports,"Jacques Villeneuve has explained away his bottom of the times performance at yesterday #39;s Silverstone test as merely the process of his re-acclimatisation to Formula One, and of the Renault team learning to work with him."
Business," Online consumers in the United  States spent  $8.8 billion, excluding travel purchases, in  November, a 19 percent jump over the  $7.4 billion spent online  a year earlier, a report released on Monday said."
World," Gunmen snatched two Americans and a  Briton from a house in central Baghdad on Thursday, the latest  in a wave of abductions of foreigners in Iraq."
World," GARDEZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid  Karzai aborted an election campaign trip to the southeast  province of Gardez on Thursday after a rocket exploded just  before he was due to land by helicopter."
World,Cameroon's President Paul Biya confirms that he will stand for re-election in next month's polls.
World,Millions of computer users are at risk of attack because flaws in the way Windows handles some images.
World, U.S. and European negotiators tentatively agreed Thursday to censure Iran for reneging on a freeze on uranium enrichment and moved closer to setting a deadline on Tehran to dispel suspicions it is trying to make nuclear arms...
Sci/Tech,IBM plans to start shipping its PCs with a new chip designed to thwart hackers by safeguarding passwords and other sensitive identity information.
Sci/Tech,"Most, if not all, of you have read or been in heated debates over why or why not higher clocked microprocessors are better than their  quot;comparable quot; competition."
Sports,"It #39;s got to be the Bobby Bowden, good-ol #39;-boy drawl and the fact that Hal Sutton is now so beefy he looks as if he could have played linebacker at one time for LSU."
Sports,Hurricane Ivan could blow away some of the rewards Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins hope to realize from their middleweight showdown here Saturday.
Sports,RAFAEL BENITEZ last night insisted there was more to come from Liverpool after the  quot;fantastic start quot; to their Champions League return.
Sports,"There were only a couple of dozen reporters on hand for San Diego native Chris Riley #39;s early morning press conference at the Ryder Cup at Bloomfield Township, Mich."
World,Indonesian police have arrested a man and his wife suspected of possible involvement in last week #39;s suicide car bombing at the Australian embassy in Jakarta.
World,"A Briton shot dead in Saudi Arabia in an apparent terrorist attack was working for communications firm Marconi, the company said today."
Business,"Italian airline Alitalia has agreed a deal with its ground staff, paving the way for some 2,500 job cuts and a reduction in staff benefits."
Business,A California environmental activist on Wednesday became the first customer to take delivery of a Ford Escape Hybrid. Ford Motor Co.
Sci/Tech,"Not to be outdone in the digital download race by the likes of Microsoft, Apple and Real Networks, Yahoo have firmly stated their intentions by acquiring Musicmatch."
Sci/Tech,Computer users could be open to attack from malicious hackers because of the way that Windows displays some images. Microsoft has issued a warning about a critical vulnerability in Windows that could let carefully 
Sports,Former Wales striker Dean Saunders believes the new national team boss should be a Welshman. He has called on the Football Association of Wales to examine the credentials of the 
Sports,"Birmingham #39;s Townsend Hotel expected the United States Ryder Cup players, their wives and maybe a few children this week. But no one thought the players and children could get confused."
Sports,"It would have been easy to dedicate this one to  quot;Maw quot; - the 78-year-old grandmother Ryan Franklin lost last week. He could have said it was for his son, splayed across his father #39;s lap after the game."
World,"Police have detained a man and his wife in the port city of Surabaya and are questioning them in connection with last week #39;s deadly bombing at the Australian embassy, a spokesman said Thursday."
World,Britains ambassador to North Korea travelled today to the site of a massive explosion to verify claims by the secretive Marxist nation that it was not a nuclear test.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letter</strong> TDD mode is not just data delivery
Business,"Dutch steelmaker Corus Group has unveiled the first profit in its five year history for the first half of the year and says restructuring, strong demand and higher steel prices are keeping its outlook positive."
Business,"The parent company of Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy plans to test a new idea for a clothing chain targeting women over 35. In a statement, Gap Incorporated says it will try out its new "
Business,"According to official data from National Statistics, retail sales rose 0.6 pct in August from July for a 6.5 pct annual increase. The figures were well above expectations of a 0.2 pct decline and a 5.8 pct gain respectively."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) today introduced the innovative new BlackBerry 7100v(TM) for mobile professionals, further expanding choice for Vodafone #39;s BlackBerry(R) customers."
Sci/Tech,"After years of being deluged with ever-increasing loads of spam, Internet users are starting to turn to instant-messaging applications instead of e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"com September 15, 2004, 9:01 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,"Saying the league was out of gas, commissioner Gary Bettman announced the long predicted lockout Wednesday and insisted the league will not play any more games until there is a new economic system."
Sports,  Those who wrote off the Texas Rangers in recent weeks soon may be forced to adjust their thinking.
Sports,"Renault couldn #39;t have chosen to better driver to replace Jarno Trulli than Jacques Villeneuve, as there is nothing the Canadian wants more than revenge on his former team, BAR."
Sci/Tech,"The Gnome Foundation today released a new version of its popular Linux desktop. The new release, Gnome version 2.8, boosts speed and usability and offers several new features, the foundation said in a statement."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone has become the first UK mobile phone operator to offer Research In Motion #39;s latest mobile device, the BlackBerry 7100."
World,"United Nations Secretary, General Kofi Annan, said in an interview with the BBC, that the US led invasion of Iraq was illegal. When asked whether he thought the invasion of Iraq was illegal, Annan replied  quot;Yes, if you wish."
Sci/Tech,"For most of the millions of people around the world who regularly use instant messaging, the communications tool has largely been a text-only experience in which typed emoticons offer only minimal clues to someone #39;s state of mind."
World,US and European negotiators tentatively agreed Thursday to censure Iran for reneging on a freeze on uranium enrichment and moved closer to setting a deadline on Tehran 
World,Tony Blair is preparing to urge unionists and republicans to agree to a deal that would transform Northern Ireland #39;s deadlocked peace process.
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai aborted a trip to a provincial capital today after a rocket hit near the landing site for his helicopter.
World,A group of US soldiers take legal action to try to prevent the army extending their tours of duty in Iraq.
Business,"Expressing a desire to  quot;put this nightmare behind me, quot; Martha Stewart said Wednesday that she would enter a federal prison soon to begin serving her five-month sentence without "
Business,"Charla Moseley shops at Gap stores for every member of her family: her 13-year-old daughter, 18-year-old son and her youngest boy, 6. The 38-year-old art organization manager "
Business," Wall Street was set to open slightly firmer on Thursday, recovering some lost ground after Wednesday's sell off, but lofty crude prices and worry about profit warnings will cap investor enthusiasm."
World,"TWO Palestinian women, who planned to blow themselves up in a double suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, gave themselves up to Israeli troops at a West Bank checkpoint, Israeli military sources said today."
Sci/Tech," Online auctioneer eBay Inc. will plug a recently purchased China site into its global network on Friday, creating new opportunities for a nascent but fast growing operation, its chief executive said."
World, A U.S. official expressed alarm Thursday about a possible nuclear weapons related test site in Iran and accused the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency of keeping silent on its own concerns about the issue.
Business," Wall Street was set to open slightly  firmer on Thursday, recovering some lost ground after  Wednesday's sell off, but lofty crude prices and worry about  profit warnings will cap investor enthusiasm."
Sports, Randy Johnson became the  all time major league strikeout leader among left handed  pitchers on a night he led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3 2  win over the Colorado Rockies in the third of a four  game set  at Bank One Ballpark.
Business," Japan's financial regulator may suspend  or even end some private banking operations at the Japanese  commercial banking unit of U.S. financial services firm  Citigroup Inc. due to lost customer data and questionable  securities transactions, local media said on Thursday."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The 19-inch Ryder  Cup is not the only thing coveted by holders Europe and the  United States at Oakland Hills this week."
Business," The dollar kept close to the previous  session's one week highs against the euro and Swiss franc on  Thursday, holding steady as investors awaited U.S. data to  confirm fresh signs of strength in U.S. manufacturing."
Business," Caesars Entertainment Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CZR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CZR.N</A>  is expected on Thursday to unveil a deal with a California  Indian tribe to develop and manage a  $250 million casino  complex near Fresno in the central part of the state."
World, Ukraine's outgoing President Leonid Kuchma  said on Tuesday he had agreed to sack the central election  commission and support election law reform    both key  opposition demands to end mass protests against a rigged vote.
Sci/Tech," Nearly two years after Columbia shattered in the sky, NASA still has no way of repairing the kind of holes that could doom another shuttle, space agency officials acknowledged Monday in their latest status report on the return to flight effort."
World," Gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a Briton Thursday from a house in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood where many foreign companies are based, the Interior Ministry and witnesses said.    The three were employed by Gulf Services Company, a Middle East based construction firm, and were seized from a two story house surrounded by a wall in the al Mansour neighborhood, said Col..."
Sci/Tech, New images from the Cassini spacecraft reveal undulating kinks in one of the rings and theft of ring dust by a moon. The kinks are seen in greater detail than ever before and the thievery has been photographed for the first time.
World, A U.S. official expressed alarm Thursday about a possible nuclear weapons related test site in Iran and accused the U.N...
Sci/Tech,<strong><cite>Reg</cite> Review</strong> The best handheld games console yet?
Sci/Tech,<strong>Opinion</strong> What's its secret? Productivity
Sci/Tech,Tour company shows Warner Brothers the Churchill spirit
Business,"OPEC decided at its ministerial meeting here Wednesday to increase its oil production ceiling by 1 million barrels a day beginning Nov. 1, but the decision will have little real impact on the high oil prices."
Business,"British Airways has cancelled nearly 1,000 flights at Heathrow over the next three months in an effort to halt a slide in the reliability of its timetable."
Business,Delta Air Lines late Wednesday revised its annual report to reflect its growing financial difficulties and the possibility of seeking bankruptcy protection  quot;in the near term.
Business,The announcement was called a breakthrough in the US Justice Department #39;s long investigation into price-fixing allegations in the semiconductor industry.
Business,"The dollar kept close to the previous session #39;s one-week highs against the euro and Swiss franc on Thursday, holding steady as investors awaited US data to confirm fresh signs of strength in US manufacturing."
Business,"After waiting three long years, Bill Hammons was eager to get the keys to his new hybrid Ford Escape. And it #39;s no exaggeration to say Ford Motor Co."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 16 (New Ratings) - Analysts at Robert W Baird reiterate their  quot;outperform quot; rating on American Medical Security Group (AMZ."
Business,"THE US Consumer Product Safety Commission said that 78,000 NCR  quot;universal quot; inkjet refill kits have been recalled. The kits, said the Commission, were sold in Walgreens and Big Lots betwen April and June for around \$12."
Sci/Tech,"BETZDORF, Luxembourg - (BUSINESS WIRE) -ept. 15, 2004  - UK and Europes foremost direct-to-home (DTH) satellite company, SES ASTRA, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext:SESG) (FWB:SESG)is delighted "
Sports,"Mark Hughes #39; decision to take the Blackburn job is bad news for Wales, there #39;s no doubt about that. Mark has brought a lot of dignity back to Welsh football, taking us up from around 100 in the world rankings "
Sports,"Trulli, winner of this season #39;s Monaco Grand Prix, has long been expected to join Toyota but news of his signing a two-year contract was prompted by his sacking from Renault."
Sports,A CHAMPIONS League match was abandoned last night when one of the world #39;s top referees was hit on the head by a missile from the crowd.
Sports,Rower Catriona Oliver will face a disciplinary hearing next week after she slapped team-mate Sally Robbins at an Australian Olympic Committee function in Sydney last night.
Sports,"The holiday season generally arrives a bit earlier for boxing fans than for most, and this year is no exception as the fall fight season will soon be in full swing."
Sci/Tech,A graffiti artist spray-paints part of a chemical compound found in DNA on the road outside a lab where the double helix was unveiled.
Sci/Tech,"Plane maker Airbus reported progress Wednesday in plans to enable passengers to use mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006. Test equipment aboard an Airbus A320 plane demonstrated that mobile phones can "
Sports,South Africa go into Saturday #39;s deciding match against the West Indies with a slight advantage: they have the better run rate.
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Sept. 16, 2004 - Gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a Briton Thursday from a house in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood where many foreign companies are based, the Interior Ministry and witnesses said."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Afghan president Hamid Karzai aborted his trip to a provincial capital today when a rocket hit near his landing site as his helicopter was approaching."
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to covering politics, journalists often fall into the 'he said, she said' trap without taking the time to delve into the details. The nonpartisan FactCheck.org jumps into the informational breach. By Louise Witt."
Sci/Tech,Some say people may be more civil when they see who they're communicating with as IMVU and AOL introduce sophisticated avatars to instant-message services. But will the services make any money? By Daniel Terdiman.
Sci/Tech,"Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is dense, but better than the original in many ways: fewer clichs, more sophisticated animation, deeper insight into human nature and technology. Jason Silverman reviews the film."
Sci/Tech,"New consumer devices use bone-conduction technology to produce sound by vibrating the bones around the hearer's ear, so the sound is all in your head. By Laila Weir."
Sci/Tech,"The Senate Commerce Committee hears testimony on the connection between greenhouse gases and climate changes. Many legislators want to take action, but the best course remains unclear. Michael Grebb reports from Washington."
Sci/Tech,"The recent run of hurricanes hitting the Atlantic Ocean has been helped by warmer waters, which some scientists attribute to global warming. That means get ready for more storms. By Stephen Leahy."
Sci/Tech,"As part of the fallout from an incident at Los Alamos National Lab in July, five workers have been fired. They are among 23 suspended when computer disks containing classified information went missing."
Sci/Tech,"The latest vulnerability to plague the world's largest software maker is a doozy, affecting its Windows operating system as well as its Office and developer tools programs. Microsoft says its patch plugs the leak."
Business," Retail sales in Britain rebounded by 0.6 percent in August, buoyed by higher sales in food, department and clothing stores, defying expectations of a second monthly decline."
Sci/Tech," Astronomers  have pieced together what  appears to be the first direct evidence that solar storms can wreak  havoc with comets, destroying the ion tails of icy wanderers nbsp;in a collision  of highly charged particles. nbsp;"
World, Sudan's government and Darfur rebels said on Thursday they were waiting for African Union mediators to decide if peace talks would continue despite a stalemate on security in the western Sudanese region.
Business," World oil prices rose on Thursday as  Hurricane Ivan reached the U.S. Gulf Coast, shutting more than  1 million barrels daily of output in the Gulf of Mexico and 13  percent of U.S. refining capacity."
Business," Four big banks face a U.S. Securities  and Exchange Commission probe of their auction rate bond  operations, a securities filing shows."
World," Taiwan is considering applying to join  the United Nations under the island's own name, a move that  China would see as a provocative declaration of independence by  a renegade province."
World,"North Korea rules out further nuclear talks unless South Korea's own nuclear tests are ""fully probed""."
World," President George W. Bush beat Senator John Kerry in the US state of Ohio in a November 2 vote, according to official results."
Sci/Tech,"By 6:45 p.m. Sept. 8, local tech executives were packed so tightly into the lobby of the Tower Club that late arrivals had to step sideways off the elevators to squeeze into the room. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Ellen McCarthy</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Penny Pickett, president of the Washington, D.C. Tech Council, discusses the organization, technology regulatory policies, the region's tech industry and upcoming programs on homeland security technologies."
Sci/Tech,"German computer chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to plead guilty to price fixing and will pay a \$160 million fine, the Justice Department announced yesterday."
Business,The steel group Corus today announced pre-tax profits of 163m for the six months to the end of June - its first interim profits since its formation in 1999.
Business,"The hometown favorite, Hoffman Estates-based Lakewood Homes, can put its fourth consecutive consumer satisfaction trophy on the shelf, besting national home builders with major presence in the Chicago area market."
Sci/Tech, Yahoo just bought the most expensive jukebox ever. But the price was anything but a few quarters. Yahoo bought online jukebox provider Musicmatch.
Sci/Tech,"European planemaker Airbus reported progress on Wednesday in plans to allow passengers to use mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006."
Sports,DENIS Law has hailed Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Dutch striker broke his United European goalscoring record last night. Ruud grabbed a second-half double in Lyon to salvage his team a 2-2 Champions League 
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Sept. 16, 2004 - An apparent attempt to assassinate Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed Thurdsday when a rocket that was fired at his helicopter missed by 300 yards, the US military said."
World," All party talks to revive Northern Ireland's peace process began after two years of stalemate, as Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams predicted a deal despite an alleged spying incident."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency censored warnings that a Bush administration plan to build roads in national forests could harm drinking water, a group representing government workers said on Monday."
World, Diplomats from eight countries left the North Korean capital for the remote site of a mysterious explosion to check Pyongyang's claim that it was not a nuclear blast.
World," Two powerful congressional chairmen, one who had opposed legislation to revamp the nation's intelligence agencies, endorsed a compromise Monday and moved a bill endorsed by President Bush closer to approval."
World,Several Somalis are killed in fighting between rival militias near the port city of Kismayo.
World,The OSCE condemns Russia's handling of the media during the bloody Beslan school siege.
Business," The Wall Street Journal is to begin publishing a Weekend Edition in the US, starting Saturday, September 10 2005. The Journal #39;s Weekend Edition will include the latest business and financial news "
Sci/Tech,"TOULOUSE, France -- Airbus has successfully completed the first in-flight trial of GSM personal mobile- telephones aboard an airliner, paving the way for their future widespread use."
Sports,"Township, Mich. -- For all of Hal Sutton #39;s Bear Bryant-meets-George S. Patton act -- all into-the-breach and damn-the-torpedoes -- and for all of Europe #39;s woe-is-me act -- all faux kneeling at the superpower #39;s "
Sports,That seat on the bench that Robert Gallery was keeping warm? It now belongs to Langston Walker. Oakland Raiders coach Norv Turner announced Wednesday  quot;if things go 
Sports,"Well kids, it #39;s only two more sleeps until the much anticipated middleweight showdown between undisputed champion Bernard Hopkins and Oscar De La Hoya takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada."
Sports,"While baseball immortality awaits Barry Bonds, it remains to be seen whether he will be a more popular figure once he becomes the third player in history to hit 700 homers."
World,"Iraqi authorities say unidentified gunmen abducted two Americans and one Briton from a house in Baghdad, Thursday. Earlier, officials identified all three as British nationals."
World,The pro-Beijing camp came out of the elections for the Legislative Council (Legco) in Hong Kong last Sunday much better than did the pro-democracy camp.
Business," Four big banks face a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission probe of their auction rate bond operations, a securities filing shows."
Sci/Tech," Neolithic people in China may have been the first in the world to make wine, according to scientists who have found the earliest evidence of winemaking from pottery shards dating from 7,000 BC in northern China."
Business," Solid sales at Richemont helped European  shares stay in positive territory at midday on Thursday but  higher oil prices capped buying, amid worries that Hurricane  Ivan could damage oil facilities in the crude rich Gulf of  Mexico."
Business," Electronic Data Systems Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EDS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EDS.N</A> said on Thursday the US Airways bankruptcy could reduce  its third quarter earnings by up to 3 cents per share because  of a long term information technology contract between the  companies."
Sci/Tech," NASA is hoping techniques that would enable a crew to repair damages to a space shuttle in flight will be ready for the shuttle's planned May 2005 return to space, officials with the agency said on Monday."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it  expects to report lower third quarter revenues compared to the  second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom  equipment said in a regulator required market update on  Thursday."
Business,"Workers in Germany, the Netherlands and Finland take the most time off for sickness in Europe, a survey suggests."
Business,"LIFESTYLE guru Martha Stewart has asked United States authorities to jail her as soon as possible. Stewart, found guilty earlier this year of giving false information about insider dealing trades, said she "
Business,"LONDON, September 16 (New Ratings) - British Airways (BAI1.FSE) has cancelled about 1,000 inbound and outbound flights from London #39;s Heathrow Airport over the next three months."
Business,US and European trade officials began a politically charged meeting Thursday to discuss the future of government support for aviation titans Boeing and Airbus Industrie.
Business," The Nasdaq 100 index trust, the popular fund known as QQQ, is moving to the Nasdaq sooner than expected from its longtime home on the American Stock Exchange, according to a published report."
Business,"RETAIL heavyweight Kingfisher, owner of B amp;Q, today said it expected to be up and running in Russia within two years as it posted a sharp rise in first-half profits."
Sci/Tech, Engineers in charge of setting technical standards for the Internet have rejected a preliminary spam fighting proposal from Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"A recent chemical analysis of preserved mummies has revealed that when it came to mummification, ancient Egyptians treated animals every bit as well as humans."
Sci/Tech,"KUALA LUMPUR: Symantec Malaysia recently announced the availability of the latest version of its system repair, antivirus and security products - Norton SystemWorks 2005, AntiVirus 2005, Personal Firewall 2005 and AntiSpam 2005."
Sports,"New Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes says the chance to take over at the Premier League club was simply too good to pass up. Appointed late on Wednesday, the Wales "
World,A HUSBAND and wife who may be linked to last week #39;s Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta have been arrested following raids by Indonesian police.
World,Leaders of China #39;s Communist Party have opened a four-day plenum amid reports of internal jockeying between supporters of President Hu Jintao and former President Jiang Zemin.
World,Online retailer Amazon revamps its A9 search site as its tries to grab a slice of the search business.
World, U.S. stocks are seen chalking up small gains at the open Thursday following Wednesday's pullback but the release of August's CPI data and weekly jobless claims could ultimately decide direction...
World, A U.S. official expressed alarm Thursday about a possible nuclear weapons related test site in Iran and accused the U.N...
World," Money spent on sports and exercise should be tax deductible as part of a national strategy to fight flab, say doctors in Britain who are grappling with one of the world's most rapidly growing obesity epidemics.    Ahead of a daylong conference Thursday on tackling obesity in primary care clinics, the Royal College of General Practitioners called on the government to consider tax breaks to make exercise more accessible and affordable to everybody..."
World,"GULF SHORES, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan slammed ashore early Thursday with winds of 130 mph, packing deadly tornadoes and a powerful punch of waves and rain that threatened to swamp communities from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle..."
Business,"CORUS, the Anglo-Dutch steel-maker, today hit a landmark point in its recovery as it revealed it had achieved its first profitable six months since its creation from the merger of British Steel and Dutch firm Royal Hoogovens in 1999."
Sports,"Outlook: Tommy Armour III broke the PGA #39;s 72-hole scoring record last year with a 26-under par 254. Justin Leonard had back-to-back wins here in 2000-01, and Loren Roberts has finished first and second here in 2002-03."
World,"The British Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday that a British man had been shot dead in the Saudi capital Riyadh. His relatives had not yet been informed as further information was being sought, the Foreign Office said."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Dane Hamilton and Justin Hyde</p><p> WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal regulators have\launched an investigation into creditor actions in the WorldCom\bankruptcy, demanding thousands of documents from bondholders\related to the largest U.S. bankruptcy, according to court\documents.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will soon begin broadcasting some of its stations to subscribers over the Internet, fresh on the heels of the company's discontinuation of a receiver for PCs that some users used to circumvent the music industry's crackdown on illegal file sharing."
Sci/Tech,"University of New South Wales -- A small unmanned observatory high on the Antarctic plateau provides the best star-viewing site on Earth, according to research published today in Nature.     Australian researchers have shown than a ground-based telescope in Antarctica can take images almost as good as those from the Hubble Space Telescope, at a fraction of the cost..."
Sci/Tech,"The first Meteosat Second Generation meteorological satellite is today in operational service as Meteosat-8. The data it streams down from 36,000 km over Africa's Gulf of Guinea assist not just European weather forecasters but also numerous scientific teams."
Sci/Tech," It was something of a back to school night for the crowd of entrepreneurs, marketing officers and venture funders who showed up in droves at the high end networking club at Tysons Corner."
Sci/Tech," In a presentation to be given later this week at OracleWorld in San Francisco, Calif., Oracle Corp. will outline its Resilient Low Cost Storage Initiative. After including Apple Computer Inc.'s Xserve RAID in the product testing, Oracle has chosen to deploy Apple's solution internally to run the Oracle Collaboration Suite application for e mail, voicemail and calendar, Oracle officials will reveal."
World, Nepal's tourism ministry has upheld a claim by mountaineer Pemba Dorji Sherpa that he had scaled Everest in a record time of eight hours and 10 minutes on May 21.
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> expects  to report lower 2004 third quarter revenues compared to the  second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom  equipment said in a market update required by regulators on  Thursday."
Business," Williams Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMB.N</A> has  scrapped efforts to sell its power business as the depressed  wholesale market has damaged prospects for selling the unit,  the natural gas company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO    Oracle on Wednesday will introduce Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2, which is being characterized as a significant upgrade to the product with improvements in Java, Web services, and identity management and the addition of RFID backing."
World," A Belfast court sentenced a former  Protestant guerrilla to life imprisonment on Thursday for the  murder of Catholic lawyer Pat Finucane, one of the most  controversial killings in 30 years of sectarian conflict in  Northern Ireland."
Sci/Tech," Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation's No. 2 electronics retailer, reported Monday that same store sales declined 4.3 percent in the third quarter, largely because of weak sales of music and movie software."
Sci/Tech,"In response to the growing number of viruses infecting computers, a spokesman for Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has suggested that users consider alternatives to Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser. But the agency did not recommend that users steer clear of Microsoft products, the spokesman said, refuting a press release issued Tuesday by browser developer Opera Software ASA."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday plans to make available a connector kit that allows users to easily link Microsoft's Office Project Server 2003 with SAP AG's ERP (enterprise resource planning) products.
Business,"Cola Co., said its second half earnings will decline because of sluggish sales in North America and Europe. Its shares are traded at the lowest level since May 2003."
Business," In an effort to capture more readers and advertising dollars, Dow Jones  amp; Co. is launching a Saturday edition of its flagship newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, beginning in September 2005, the company announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone have today announced a new form of BlackBerry, the 7100v. It has been designed with the BlackBerries creator, RIM (Research In Motion) and will be the first release of a new form factor."
Sports,"Phil Mickelson remains true to his TV ads that ask:  quot;What will Phil do next? quot; At the end of the most successful season of his career, Mickelson arrived "
Sports,"Man Utd needed a Ruud van Nistelrooy double to secure a 2-2 draw away to Lyon in their Champions League opener. Utd were heading for a stunning defeat until the intervention of the Dutch goal machine, who "
Sports,Real Madrid says French play-maker Zinedine Zidane will be out for at least three weeks after dislocating his right shoulder in their 3-0 Champions League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.
Sports,Paralympics boss Phil Craven today warned of a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs cheats after he was confronted with the first doping scandal of the Athens Games before the event has even started.
World,"Unionist demands for the IRA to be wound up can be met as soon as they give a pledge to share power in Northern Ireland, Gerry Adams stressed today."
World,Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has indicated he is reconsidering a promise to relinquish his second post as military chief later this year.
Business,"LONDON, September 16 (New Ratings) - Infineon Technologies (IFX.ETR) has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a fine of \$160 million to settle the federal charges of participating in an international conspiracy of DRAM price fixing."
Business,"Corus Group Plc, the UK #39;s biggest steelmaker, reported its first profit and revived plans to sell 500 million euros (\$608 million) of bonds to refinance debt after it benefited from higher steel prices and cost cuts."
Business,"Asserting that a second quarter improvement has drawn it  quot;closer to the figures of certain of our competitors, quot; Havas Chairman and CEO Alain de Pouzilhac said the company is on pace with the restructuring plan it unveiled last year that the company hoped "
Business,"Caesars Entertainment Inc.(CZR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is expected on Thursday to unveil a deal with a California Indian tribe to develop and manage a \$250 million casino complex near Fresno in the central part of the state."
World,"BAGHDAD : Two Americans and a Briton were kidnapped from their smart Baghdad home, as the two main powers behind last year #39;s invasion became the latest victims of a five-month-old hostage crisis."
World,"The decision by Marwan Barghouti, an imprisoned Palestinian leader, to run for president of the Palestinian Authority should be welcomed by all who want to see real democracy emerge in Palestine ( quot;Barghouti faces Fatah opposition, quot; Dec. 3)."
Business," Shares of OmniVision Technologies Inc.  fell 6.2 percent in premarket trading on Thursday, the morning after the image sensor designer announced the resignation of its chief financial officer."
World," Malaysia is sending more troops to its border with Thailand to check smuggling of chickens into northern Kelantan state, under quarantine for a bird flu virus that can kill humans, defense officials said on Thursday."
World," A rocket landed near a school in southeast Afghanistan minutes before President Hamid Karzai was due to visit, forcing him to abandon his trip, presidential spokesman Jawad Ludin told AFP."
Business," U.S. stocks were set to open near  unchanged on Thursday after a warning from technology  bellwether Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.N</A> dimmed hopes, while  stubbornly high oil prices also weighed on sentiment."
Business," Shares of OmniVision Technologies Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OVTI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OVTI.O</A> fell 6.2 percent in premarket trading on Thursday, the  morning after the image sensor designer announced the  resignation of its chief financial officer."
World," Gunmen snatched two Americans and a  Briton from a house in an affluent neighborhood of central  Baghdad on Thursday, the latest in a nearly six month campaign  of abductions of foreigners in Iraq."
World," Gunmen abducted two Americans and a Briton in a brazen attack Thursday on a house in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood where many embassies and foreign companies are based, the Interior Ministry and witnesses said. It was the latest in a wave of kidnappings of foreigners in Iraq..."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) expects to report lower 2004 third-quarter revenues compared to the second quarter, North America #39;s largest maker of telecom equipment "
Business,"The dollar kept close to the previous session #39;s one-week highs against the euro on Thursday, holding steady as investors awaited US data to confirm fresh signs of strength in US manufacturing."
Sci/Tech,IBM is the first PC manufacturer to use a National Semiconductor chip that stores a PC #39;s identity in silicon to avert hackers by safeguarding passwords and other sensitive identity information.
Sports,Mark Hughes today vowed that his understated style of management would not be compromised as he embraced the role of lifting Blackburn out of the Barclays Premiership relegation zone.
Sports,"Winners of 16 games in a row, including last year #39;s post-season run to a Super Bowl title, the New England Patriots visit the Arizona Cardinals as overwhelming favourites on Sunday in an interconference match-up."
Sci/Tech,The tradition of identification parades at the police station is to end as technology takes over.
Sci/Tech,"The most famous Mars meteorite, the Allen Hills rock with its strange, cylindrical rock segments, may not be the most intriguing.     Astrobiology Magazine -- Perhaps the most famous of the martian meteorites was discovered at Allen Hills, Antarctica, and spawned a controversy about fossil-shapes and whether Mars could once have supported more favorable conditions than today..."
Sci/Tech," Orange has launched its long awaited 3G mobile service in the UK, with the goal of signing up as many as 2 million subscribers by the end of 2006."
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of miles from the rain and wind of Hurricane Ivan, a model of the storm swirls in the memory and processors of a supercomputer that can predict its likely course and strength."
Sci/Tech,"By BRUCE MEYERSON    NEW YORK (AP) -- A new cellular application promises to help vision-impaired people who can't read the screen of a mobile phone. It responds to spoken commands with voice recognition technology and reads back menu options, text messages, and other information to the user..."
Sci/Tech,"XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (XMSR) will soon begin broadcasting some of its stations to subscribers over the Internet, fresh on the heels of the company's discontinuation of a receiver for PCs that some users used to circumvent the music industry's crackdown on illegal file sharing."
Sci/Tech,"By BRUCE MEYERSON    NEW YORK (AP) -- In a detour from the cellular industry's rush toward tricked out smart phones, AT T Wireless Services Inc. (AWE) may introduce a device that can't be used for voice calls..."
Sci/Tech,"By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago have confirmed what many high-tech workers have long suspected: The job market for technology experts remains bleak, years after the U.S. recession officially ended in late 2001..."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Cue trumpets, etc"
World, Shops and businesses were closed in most parts of Kashmir's main city on Thursday in protest against the killing of an aide to a top Kashmiri separatist leader.
Business," U.S. consumer prices inched up just  0.1 percent last month as gasoline and car prices tumbled, the  government said on Thursday in a report that suggested the  Federal Reserve need not hurry to push interest rates higher."
Business," The number of Americans lining up to  claim an initial week of jobless aid rose less than expected  last week, according to a report on Thursday that the Labor  Department said was unaffected by recent hurricanes."
Sci/Tech," Federal regulators have accused University of California researchers of mistreating animals used in medical experiments over a three year period, according to a complaint made public Tuesday by an animal rights group."
Sci/Tech," Thousands of miles from the rain and wind of Hurricane Ivan, a model of the storm swirls in the memory and processors of a supercomputer that can predict its likely course and strength."
Sports," Belgium's Kim Clijsters and Australian  Lleyton Hewitt, the golden couple of tennis, will marry next  February in Australia."
Business,"Consumer prices rose just 0.1 percent in August, a sign that inflation poses no immediate risk to the economy."
Sci/Tech,"  Money spent on sports and exercise should be tax deductible as part of a national strategy to fight flab, say doctors in Britain who are grappling with one of the world's most rapidly growing obesity epidemics.    Ahead of a daylong conference Thursday on tackling obesity in primary care clinics, the Royal College of General Practitioners called on the government to consider tax breaks to make exercise more accessible and affordable to everybody..."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. has tapped Juergen Rottler, formerly with Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP), to head its growing On Demand unit, a division that sells software-hosting services."
Sci/Tech,"NEC Corp. researchers have developed a quantum cryptography system with sufficient speed and range to make it commercially viable. It could go on sale in the second half of 2005, the researchers said Thursday."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s largest maker of telephone equipment, said revenue in the third quarter will decline from the second quarter #39;s \$2."
Business,"US consumer prices inched up just 0.1 percent last month as gasoline and car prices tumbled, the government said on Thursday in a report that suggested the Federal Reserve need not hurry to push interest rates higher."
Business," The number of Americans filing for unemployment assistance rose by 16,000 last week, the government reported, coming in below economists #39; estimates."
Business,"James Crosby, chief executive of HBOS Plc, said yesterday he decided not to bid for Abbey National Plc, HBOS #39;s largest mortgage-banking rival, because cold analysis in the head #39; #39; told him not to."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday the bankruptcy of US Airways Group Inc. (UAIRQ.OQ: Quote, Profile, Research) could sharply reduce its "
Business,MARK COLVIN: The global rise of digital photography has taken its toll in jobs in Victoria tonight. The global photography giant Eastman Kodak has been cutting jobs all over the world since January this year.
Sci/Tech,"In the run up to the US presidential election, the science journal Nature has put 15 questions on current science debates to both candidates."
Sci/Tech,"XM Radio, after scrapping their XM PC Receiver because of piracy concerns, is launching their an online service next month. Theyre gonna charge \$7."
Sports,"There was an uncharacteristic gravity wrapped around the West Indies yesterday. Gone was the carefree, calypso approach to their batting, while the bowling was clinical "
World,VIENNA : The United States presented key EU states with a softened version of an ultimatum over Iran #39;s alleged nuclear weapons program but diplomats said the text was still too strong to win approval at the UN atomic agency #39;s meeting in Vienna.
World,Britain has launched an inquiry into the first storming of its parliament since 1674 after a protest stunt revealed shambolic security at the heart of Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government.
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Watch gains a blog, as a new method of better speading news and information about search engines to readers."
Business,"Consumer prices rose just 0.1 percent in August, a sign that inflation poses no immediate risk to the economy. The over-the-month-increase in the Consumer Price Index, the government #39;s most closely watched "
Business,"Retired Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Leo Mullin, who still lives in Atlanta, will be spending more time in New York City serving as senior adviser to the private equity group at Goldman Sachs."
Business,BNP Paribas Peregrine said Thursday Hong Kong is expected to enjoy seven years of economic feast and the city is now entering the second year.
Business,term interest rate futures struggled on Thursday after a government report showed that US core inflation for August was below market expectations.
Sci/Tech,"As browsers like Mozilla and Opera find more widespread use, Microsofts Internet Explorer is facing a new challenge to its superman status in the world of browsers, says LinuxInsider in its sneak preview of new Mozilla Firefox browser."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Macintosh, a major upgrade to its digital imaging software for photo hobbyists that makes it easier than ever to enhance images and transform photos."
Sci/Tech,"Technology India Washington, Sep 16 : Scientists have proposed the building of a telescope in the Antarctic, claiming that the calm air above the icy landscape makes it the best place on Earth for astronomy."
Sci/Tech,"Pick two scientists, any two scientists with strong climatology credentials, and ask whether global warming has anything to do with the recent onslaught of hurricanes and typhoons."
Sci/Tech,"CNET News.com reports today that IBM will start shipping its PCs with a new chip which stores passwords and computer #39;s identity in silicon, making it harder for hackers to access."
Sports,"The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team today continued testing at Silverstone, with Fernando Alonso and Jacques Villeneuve representing the team."
Sports,LONDON : Australa won the toss and elected to field in their winner-takes-all ICC Champions Trophy Pool A match against New Zealand here at the Oval.
Sports,Scoring the decisive goal for Team Canada in an important game comes with an instant one-way ticket to Heroville north of the border.
World,The Iraqi Interior Ministry today said the men were seized from their house in the al-Mansour neighbourhood at dawn. Reports said that there was no fighting during the incident but neither the Foreign Office 
World,"BESLAN, Russia When one small boy saw the armed soldier guarding the door of his school Wednesday morning, he pulled on his mother #39;s hand and burst into tears."
Business," Stocks were set to open near unchanged  on Thursday following a warning from technology bellwether  Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.N</A> and a further rise in oil prices  as Hurricane Ivan struck the Gulf Coast."
Business," World oil prices rose on Thursday as  Hurricane Ivan slammed into the U.S. Gulf Coast, where over a  quarter of the country's oil and gas is produced."
World," GARDEZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid  Karzai escaped an assassination bid on Thursday when a rocket  was fired at his U.S. military helicopter as it was landing in  the southeastern town of Gardez."
Business,"Consumer prices rose just 0.1 percent in August, a sign that inflation poses no immediate risk to the economy."
Sci/Tech," Antivirus software specialist Trend Micro (Nasdaq: TMIC) is extending its expertise to next generation handheld devices with the launch of Mobile Security, an application aimed at smartphones and PDAs."
Business,The ninth installment of the hit CBS reality series kicks off its tribal warring ways.
World," Consumer prices rose just 0.1 percent in August, a sign that inflation poses no immediate risk to the economy.    The over the month increase in the Consumer Price Index, the government's most closely watched inflation gauge, came after prices dipped by 0.1 percent in July, the Labor Department reported Thursday..."
Business,Martha Stewart said yesterday she wants to begin her prison term as soon as possible. Speaking at a packed news conference held at the offices of her Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.
Business,bankrupt Alitalia held crucial contract negotiations with unions representing flight attendants and ground staff Wednesday in a last minute attempt to save the state controlled airline from collapse.
Business,Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it has revised its 2003 annual report to include a new report by its independent auditor warning that bankruptcy is looming.
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co., the world #39;s largest maker of photographic film, said Thursday that it will close a plant in Coburg, Australia at the end of November, affecting a total of about 600 employees at the plant and associated operations."
Sci/Tech,"UK regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has not initiated an investigation into Apple #39;s iTunes UK pricing. The Consumer #39;s Association (CA) yesterday filed a complaint with the OFT, alleging that Apple is  quot;ripping-off quot; UK music buyers."
Sci/Tech,"Adding to its offerings for digital imaging and video hobbyists, Adobe Systems this week is announcing a new video-editing package and an update to its Photoshop Elements image-editing product."
Sports,Put the Zamboni machines in mothballs. What looks to be an extremely long NHL lockout has begun. The collective bargaining agreement between the league #39;s owners and its players expired at midnight 
Sports,Mark Hughes took over as manager of Blackburn Rovers on Friday but will still lead Wales in its next two World Cup qualifying games.
Sports,"New Zealand 198 9 v Australia   ICC Champions Trophy September 16, 2004 12:40:46 LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters)   After being put into bat by Australia captain Ricky Ponting, New Zealand hit 198 9 in 50 overs in their Champions Trophy Pool A match "
Sports,"Zimbabwe goalkeeper Energy Murambadoro believes it is only a matter of time before he gets a dream move to a top European club. Murambadoro, selected as one of the best players of the 2004 African Cup of Nations "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has quietly begun giving some of its largest customers early warning of security problems with its products. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of miles from the rain and wind of Hurricane Ivan, a model of the storm swirls in the memory and processors of a supercomputer that can predict its likely course and strength."
World,The UN secretary general Kofi Annan considered yesterday in an interview broadcast by the BBC ( world section) that the American invasion of Iraq in 2003  quot;was illegitimate.
World,"At least four Palestinians were killed in a raid carried out by the Israeli occupation forces yesterday against Jenin city in the West Bank, according to medical and security sources."
World,Witnesses say the attackers surrounded Brigadier-General Mohammad al-Batrawi #39;s car and forced him to drive off. Brigadier Batrawi is head of the financial surveillance department of the Palestinian security forces.
Sci/Tech,"New research finds extract helps control cholesterol levels    HealthDayNews -- Hibiscus flowers may help your heart in the same way that red wine and tea do, claims new research from China.    Hibiscus contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels and reduce heart disease, says a study in the current issue of the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture..."
Sci/Tech,"By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Japanese researchers say they have turned cells from the mouth into eye cells that have successfully been implanted in four patients to repair damage to the delicate outer layer of the cornea.    American ophthalmologists described the work as an impressive achievement in basic science, but one that needs much more investigation before it can be applied to treatment of patients when the outermost layer of the cornea is damaged by corrosive chemicals, fire or medical disorders..."
Sci/Tech,"The areas of the brain involved in learning fears have been known, but new research now identifies the areas involved in extinguishing those fears. The amygdala is a key in both learning and unlearning fears. "
Business," U.S. consumer prices inched up just 0.1 percent last month as gasoline and car prices tumbled, the government said on Thursday in a report suggesting an inflation spike earlier this year was an aberration."
Sports," Art Howe came to the New York Mets fresh off three straight playoff appearances in Oakland, fully ready to turn around a faltering franchise."
Business," The number of Americans lining up to claim an initial week of jobless aid rose less than expected last week, according to a report on Thursday that the Labor Department said was unaffected by recent hurricanes."
World,Religious leaders from around Southeast Asia and Australia are urging greater efforts to promote tolerance and understanding. They met in Indonesia to build inter-religious bridges to reduce the threat posed by extremists.
World," Alitalia said Thursday it has reached an agreement with unions representing its ground crew staff to cut 2,500 jobs and freeze pay increases, moving a step closer to approving a crucial restructuring plan."
Sci/Tech, IBM attorneys argued that Utah based SCO Group has failed to provide any evidence that IBM allowed proprietary Unix code to enter the freely distributed Linux operating system and its  #36;5 billion suit making that claim should be dismissed.
Business," The head of UAL Corp.'s United  Airlines said on Thursday the airline's restructuring plan  would lead to a significant number of job losses, but it was  not clear how many."
Sports,"Former Florida coach Ron Zook will be named Tuesday as Illinois #39; 22nd head football coach, sources told The Associated Press Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Feedster and Eurekster Mix RSS, Blogs, and Social Search\\Feedster, Inc., the RSS feed and blog search engine, today announced that it will power RSS and blog search results for Eurekster, the Internet search engine powered by social networking technology. By integrating Feedster rsquo;s news search technology and RSS feeds, Eurekster now ..."
Sci/Tech,Google Enhances Google Local Service\\Google has announced enhancements to its newish Google Local service at http://local.google.com . When you go to the page you'll see a space for what you're looking for and another space for where you'll looking. The results pages is where you'll see the real difference.\\I decided ...
Sports,Danny Williams has said he will need to be 30-40 better than he was when he stunned Mike Tyson to dethrone WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko.
Sci/Tech,"European users are expected to be some of the first to get their fingers on BlackBerry handsets featuring a new keyboard technology that promises streamlined typing functionality on compact, converged devices."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s largest telephone-equipment maker, said third-quarter revenue will decline from the second quarter #39;s \$2."
Sci/Tech, Britain #39;s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says it #39;s examining claims that Apple is over charging British iTunes customers.
Sci/Tech,"A laser that can beam data from Mars to Earth at 10 times the rate of current radio links will be flown to the Red Planet in 2009, say NASA scientists."
World," The British and German ambassadors to North Korea on Thursday travelled with other foreign diplomats from Pyongyang to the site of a huge explosion close to North Korea #39;s border with China, British officials said."
World,"Gunmen kidnapped a senior official of the security forces in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the latest sign of a surge in internal Palestinian unrest, witnesses said."
Business," The head of UAL Corp.'s United Airlines said on Thursday the airline's restructuring plan would lead to a significant number of job losses, but it was not clear how many."
Sci/Tech," Sitting at the airport, you pull out a laptop or personal digital assistant and watch TV, delivered through Wi Fi. Perhaps you'll grab an MP3 player instead, but rather than listen to downloaded tunes, you check out Internet radio. Or maybe you'll just make a call but thanks to the headset into which you are speaking, the person at the other end can make out your voice and not the blur of jet engines taking off at the same time."
Business, Stocks opened a little higher on  Thursday as investors were reassured by inflation data  suggesting the Fed need not hurry to push interest rates  higher.
World," A senior U.S. official said on Thursday  that satellite photographs of a suspected nuclear industrial  site in Iran demonstrated its intention to develop atomic  weapons, an allegation Tehran dismissed as ""a new lie."""
World," A former Protestant guerrilla was  sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday for the murder of  Catholic lawyer Pat Finucane, one of the most controversial  killings in 30 years of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland."
World,A US nuclear monitor shows satellite images of an Iranian weapons facility which may be working on nuclear weapons.
Business,Used cars have a lot to offer -- if you know what you're doing.
Business,"OPEC has extended a message to calm down to the oil consuming countries following an agreement by its countries in Vienna to increase the ceiling of oil production by 4, which means an increase of one million barrels a day, in the hope to reduce prices."
Business," The number of workers filing for state unemployment benefits rebounded by 16,000 in the week ended Sept. 11 to 333,000, the Labor Department said."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems, which lost business when customer US Airways filed for bankruptcy protection the first time around, says the carrier #39;s latest filing also will hurt."
Business,"Consumer prices remain in line, boosting bond prices; dollar flat vs. euro, down against yen. NEW YORK (Reuters) - US Treasury prices rose slightly Thursday after a key economic report pointed to tame inflation "
Sci/Tech,"According to a report in the Financial Times, Symantecs local office has announced that a program called Freegate, which allows users in China to access government-blocked Web sites, should be considered a Trojan horse."
Sci/Tech,And wouldnt you know? European wireless carrier Vodafone gets its own version of Research In Motions new more cellphone-like BlackBerry that uses the same type of predictive-text keyboard as the one 
Sports,The 35th Ryder Cup had not yet begun but the corporate pavilions were already in full swing: impatient clients and red and white impatiens in place at each well-appointed table inside Nicklaus Village.
Sports,"There is no  quot;I quot; in team, but there are two in Phil Mickelson. While the rest of his Ryder Cup teammates took part in a practice round Wednesday "
Sports,"The 13th Summer Paralympic Games in 2008 in Beijing will be extremely successful and  quot;fabulous quot;, Phil Craven, chief of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC),predicted here on Thursday."
Sports,"DELRAY BEACH, Florida, United States of America -- Ricardo Mello of Brazil rallied to oust second-seeded American Mardy Fish 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 Wednesday in the second-round of the 380,000-dollar Millennium International tennis tournament."
World,"SEOUL A group of foreign diplomats was escorted Thursday to the site of a recent huge blast in North Korea, a diplomat here said on condition of anonymity."
Business,"THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is hiking its official output by one million barrels per day effective November with Nigeria getting 82,000 barrels per day or 8.2 per cent of the new quota."
Sports," William Green had two options: run out of bounds and settle for a good gain, or fight for extra yardage and perhaps a first down."
World, Russia's first post Soviet president Boris Yeltsin issued a veiled warning that President Vladimir Putin's decision to hand sweeping new powers to the Kremlin in the wake of the Beslan hostage crisis could roll back democratic freedoms.
Sci/Tech," Japan's Sony Corp. does not expect a sharp recovery in the profitability of its home electronics business during the crucial October to December quarter, citing high costs to develop flat panel televisions and a shrinking market for home audio goods."
World, Ukraine's political rivals agreed at European brokered talks Tuesday on legislation to ensure a fair vote in the Dec. 26 presidential rematch but failed to agree on constitutional amendments trimming presidential powers.
Sci/Tech, Software giant's deal with Sun has raised some questions.
Business," Eastman Kodak Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EK.N</A>, the world's  largest maker of photographic film, will close a Coburg,  Australia, plant that makes color photographic paper at the end  of November, cutting about 600 jobs and causing a  $105 million  charge."
Sports," Denny Neagle's contract was terminated by the Colorado Rockies on Monday, three days after the oft injured pitcher was cited for solicitation."
World, Palestinian gunmen kidnapped a top  security official in the Gaza Strip on Thursday in a fresh  challenge to President Yasser Arafat's rule amid a wave of  unrest.
World," Stocks regained some momentum Thursday as oil prices declined in spite of Hurricane Ivan's damper on production in the Gulf of Mexico, and fresh economic data suggested inflation remains well under control.    In the first hour of trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 32.81, or 0.3 percent, to 10,264.17..."
Business,EDS (EDS:NYSE - news - research) shares slipped Thursday after the company warned that an airline industry bankruptcy could take a big chunk out of earnings.
Business,  The number of workers filing first time applications for unemployment benefits rose last week. But the increase was smaller than economists had been expecting.
Sci/Tech,"The nation #39;s largest provider of satellite radio will launch a premium internet music service in early October. XM Satellite Radio, the nation #39;s largest provider of satellite radio with more than 2.1 million "
Sports,"  It #39;s not a Ryder Cup until there #39;s a controversy, invented or otherwise. On Wednesday the stage belonged to Phil Mickelson, who became a cause celebre by skipping a Ryder Cup "
Sports,Departing Wales boss Mark Hughes has added his weight to the argument for appointing another Welshman to succeed him. The former Manchester United and Barcelona striker was unveiled 
Sports,Brian Lara hopes his improving West Indies can raise their game again on the way to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy. Lara is not about to get carried away with yesterday #39;s predictable landslide 
Sci/Tech," Japan's Sony Corp. does not expect a  sharp recovery in the profitability of its home electronics  business during the crucial October to December quarter, citing  high costs to develop flat panel televisions and a shrinking  market for home audio goods."
Sci/Tech,Japanese doctors have used thin sheets of cheek tissue to restore vision in people with a painful eye condition caused by damaged corneas.
Sci/Tech,"""It's like they wanted to help us, which is weird,"" says one security expert of the latest bizarre twist in the worm's development."
Sci/Tech,"Wired on Monday released its new MediaPress LE real-time MPEG encoding card and took advantage of its presence at this week #39;s DV Expo in Los Angeles to preview its upcoming Mason HD video decoder card, which the company said will ship in the first quarter "
Business,The news media were fascinated by Martha Stewart #39;s surprise request yesterday. She said she wanted to put the entire ImClone Systems (Nasdaq: IMCL) mess behind 
Business,"The government #39;s latest Consumer Price Index shows little, if any, sign of inflation. The August CPI is up one-tenth of one percent."
Sci/Tech,"The Washington, DC-based satellite radio operators new service - XM Radio Online - will launch early next month and will be free from commercials."
Sports,New Blackburn manager Mark Hughes admitted today the job was an opportunity he  quot;couldn #39;t afford to miss quot;. Hughes was appointed last night following a few hours of negotiations 
Sports,"MULKEYTOWN, Ill. (BP)--Maybe he watches too much professional wrestling. Maybe he #39;s really Bobby Knight #39;s illegitimate son."
World,"Two Americans and a Briton were kidnapped from their residence in the Mansour district of Baghdad by unknown gunmen this morning, the US embassy there said in an e-mailed statement from the Iraqi capital."
World,"After more than 24 hours in captivity in Beslan school with her two daughters, Anetta had to make the choice. Terrorists came and said only one woman and only one baby could leave."
Business, Nortel Networks Corp.  on Thursday warned that third quarter sales will fall below its second quarter and that full year 2004 revenues at North America's largest telecom equipment maker will lag the overall sector.
Sports, Tuskegee University officials called off Saturday's football game with Benedict College because of Hurricane Ivan's impact on Alabama.
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> on  Thursday warned that third quarter sales will fall below its  second quarter and that full year 2004 revenues at North  America's largest telecom equipment maker will lag the overall  sector."
Sports," BALI (Reuters) - Top seed and French Open champion  Anastasia Myskina wilted early on at the Wismilak  International, falling in the second round to Maria Elena  Camerin 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 Thursday."
World," President Bush signed disaster declarations Thursday to speed federal assistance to hurricane battered states and is considering a visit to the region, his spokesman said."
Business," The head of UAL Corp.'s United  Airlines on Thursday said the airline's restructuring plan  would lead to a significant number of job losses, but it was  not yet clear how many."
World," Palestinian gunmen freed a top security  official on Thursday hours after abducting him in the Gaza  Strip in a fresh challenge to President Yasser Arafat's rule  amid a wave of unrest, witnesses said."
World," JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Prominent Saudis dismissed  U.S. accusations of severe violations of religious freedom in  the kingdom and said on Thursday that the criticisms were  politically motivated."
Sci/Tech," A new report suggests that musicians do not see the internet as a threat, a conclusion that flies in the face of efforts by the recording industry to crack down on people who use file sharing networks like Kazaa."
World,A Pakistani militant says he carried out a string of attacks which killed at least 100 Shia Muslims.
Business,"The head of United said today the airline's restructuring plan would lead to a significant number of job losses, but it was not clear how many."
Business,"Companies love to give away prizes, but that doesn't make them winners."
Sci/Tech,"A San Diego-area teen who used scavenged parts to invent a gyroscopic generator that turns ocean waves into electricity won the top \$100,000 individual scholarship Monday in "
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) warned on Thursday that third-quarter sales will fall below its second quarter and that full-year 2004 revenues at "
Business,Memory chip maker Infineon Technologies yesterday pled guilty to breaching US antitrust laws for price fixing in its dynamic random access memory (or DRAM) chip business.
Business,term interest rate futures struggled on Thursday after a government report showing US core inflation for August below market expectations failed to alter views on Federal Reserve rate policy.
Business,News Corporation has awarded its executive chairman Rupert Murdoch a staggering \$US12.5 million (\$18 million) performance bonus for the latest financial year - believed to be the biggest in Australian corporate history.
Sci/Tech,CURRENTLY in South Africa a man is being prosecuted for having loaded a virus onto the Edgars computer network. The accused is a former employee of the organisation who had a labour dispute with his employer 
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday, Michael Powell, US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman said that technology and telecommunications companies are working on ways to develop pipe television shows to consumers #39; homes via high-speed Internet lines."
Sports,Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins held their final press conference Wednesday at the MGM Grand to promote their historic Saturday showdown that will ultimately net the winner all four-world titles in the middleweight division.
Sports,"There is no conference or in-state affiliation between these two programs, but it hasn #39;t prevented the annual Notre Dame-Michigan State game from becoming one of the most heated rivalries in all of college football."
Sports,"With a long-drawn legal battle looming over the contentious telecast rights, the Cricket Board today rallied behind its President Jagmohan Dalmiya authorising him to take necessary action in all matters."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out negotiations with Chechen rebels after the Beslan school bloodbath, further straining ties with Western leaders who are pressing for a political solution to Chechnya."
World,"Planning for Israel #39;s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is at an advanced stage and the army is awaiting only the order to go ahead, the Israeli army chief said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp., one of the worlds largest personal computer makers, announced its partnership with British bank, Lloyds TSB."
Sci/Tech,A BRITISH consumer has complained to government regulators about the cost of downloading music from Apple #39;s iTunes Music Store.
Sci/Tech,"Actor Michael J. Fox added his Hollywood power to Sen. John F. Kerry #39;s campaign yesterday, denouncing President Bush #39;s stem-cell research policy as blocking promising research on major diseases."
Sci/Tech,ANOTHER haven from annoying ring tones and loud personal conversations is being closed off as researchers work on ways to make mobile phones available on aircraft.
Sci/Tech,"The calm air above part of the Antarctic makes it the best place on Earth for astronomy, according to the scientists who propose building a telescope in the icy wilderness."
Sci/Tech,"Hurricane Ivan is among the most powerful Atlantic storms in recent history, and more such storms are likely in the future due to global warming, say climate experts."
Sports,"Bloomfield Hills, MI (Sports Network) - As I write this column about my first day at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches, there is something very interesting on my television at the moment."
Sports,"Delray Beach  After wondering out loud at times why he couldn #39;t get the ball over the net, Mardy Fish had little reaction the final time he hit one short."
Sports,LAY-DOWN rower Sally Robbins ran off in tears after a seething teammate slapped her at a welcome home dinner for Olympians. Witnesses said Victorian Catriona Oliver slapped Robbins three times on the arm at 
Sports,"The sports world #39;s highest court has received three new appeals involving medals in gymnastics, weightlifting and track and field awarded at last month #39;s Athens Olympics."
Sports,A major wrangle over TV rights for Indian cricket is threatening to mar the build-up to a mouth-watering home test series against Australia next month.
World,US allies Britain and Australia on Thursday rejected a claim by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan that the war in Iraq was  #39; #39;illegal #39; #39; because 
World,TWO Chechen women suspected of blowing up two Russian passenger planes last month were detained but freed -- and then went on to bribe their way aboard.
World,"IN a significant strike against press freedom, an Indonesian court yesterday sentenced the chief editor of Indonesia #39;s leading news magazine, Tempo, to a one-year jail term on a charge of criminal defamation."
World,Slobodan Milosevics court-imposed British lawyer told the UN war crimes tribunal today he will ask for a suspension of hearings until an appeals chamber has considered overturning his appointment at the request of the former Yugoslav president.
World,"   When the Saudi government announced last month the particulars of municipal elections to be held here for the first time in 40 years, Nadia Bakhurji was thrilled that her country was taking a baby step toward democracy."
Sports," John Lynch saw the next day mail envelope in his locker and he knew the news wasn't good. The Broncos safety had the distinction of being the first player to draw a fine this season, when the NFL sent him a letter Wednesday demanding  #36;7,500 for a hard hit on Chiefs receiver Dante Hall in the opener."
Sci/Tech,"Trend Micro, a rival anti-virus firm to Symantec, made an announcement stating that it will offer its anti-virus and anti-spam security software for free to users until June, 2005."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - For Americans, there  is no place quite like home. Europeans, however, always seem to  enjoy the challenge of foreign lands."
World," With direct private fund raising for the presidential campaigns ended, President Bush has maintained the traditional Republican edge among business leaders, according to government data."
Business," Electronic Data Systems Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EDS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EDS.N</A> on Thursday said the bankruptcy of US Airways Group  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OQ</A> could sharply reduce its third quarter earnings  because of a long term information technology contract between  the companies."
Sci/Tech,"Overview: This webinar will provide insight into the results of the first independent industry evaluation of Cisco #39;s 40-Gig core router, the Carrier Routing System (CRS-1)."
Business,New York's attorney general orders the company to change its advertising strategy.
Business,"com September 16, 2004, 7:58 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Business,"LONDON (Dow Jones/AP) -- Corus Group PLC, one of the world #39;s largest makers of steel, Thursday reported a profit for the first time in its five-year history."
Sports,"PADRAIG HARRINGTON is a gizmo boffin. He has a wristwatch that times the speed of his swing, and his playing partner, Colin Montgomerie, was blinking his eyes in wonder as he showed it off on the 10th tee at Oakland Hills, Michigan, yesterday."
Sci/Tech,The troubled tech company releases an estimate of the damage it could sustain in the wake of the airline's bankruptcy filing.
Sci/Tech,"European plane maker Airbus SAS has successfully completed the first in-flight trial of mobile phones and infrastructure equipment based on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology, the company said Wednesday."
Business,"The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States increased by 0.1 percent in August following a drop of 0.1 percent in the previous month, the Labor Department reported on Thursday."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s largest telephone-equipment maker, said third-quarter revenue will fall from the second quarter #39;s \$2."
Business,"Williams Cos. Inc. (WMB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has scrapped efforts to sell its power business as the depressed wholesale market has damaged prospects for selling the unit, the natural gas company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"European aero-producer Airbus has reported progress on plans that would allow passengers to use mobile phones during air travel, beginning in 2006."
Sci/Tech,Research in Motion has confirmed web reports that Vodafone is to offer its mobile phone form-factor Blackberry 7100 - aka  #39;Charm #39; - in Europe.
Sports,"In a fresh development in the legal battle over telecast rights of cricket matches, SAB TV on Thursday moved the Bombay high court urging it to intervene in the matter."
Sports,"It started with a late-race collapse, escalated in a physical threat and manifested in a highly public finger-pointing session. Now, after rower Catriona Oliver slapped Sally Robbins before stunned "
Sports," The Brewers will try to keep Barry Bonds from getting his 700th homer today, when they close out their three game series against the San Francisco Giants."
World,"Pakistan appears no closer to crippling al Qaeda or snaring its leader, despite scores of militant arrests in recent months which highlighted "
World,Loyalist killer Ken Barrett has been sentenced to 22 years in jail for the murder of Catholic solicitor Pat Finucane at his north Belfast home in February 1989.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said the  quot;moment of decision quot; had come for Northern Ireland's Catholic and Protestant leaders to break two years of deadlock and secure a lasting peace.
World," A former top level State Department official illegally took a secret, unauthorized trip to Taiwan last year and met with Taiwanese intelligence officers, according to a criminal complaint."
World," The Democratic Party questions President Bush's credibility on Iraq and the economy in a new campaign ad that shows the Republican on an aircraft carrier declaring an end to major combat under a ""Mission Accomplished"" banner."
World," US President George W. Bush launched a three stop bus tour in this up for grabs state, hoping to become the first Republican White House hopeful to win Minnesota in 32 years."
World, Britain launched an inquiry on Thursday  into the first storming of its parliament since 1647 after a  protest stunt revealed shambolic security at the heart of Prime  Minister Tony Blair's government.
Sports,"They will be playing at home and this is not a playoff game, so the Kansas City Chiefs have every reason to expect that they will look like a completely different team when they face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in a tussle between 0-1 teams."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet is a powerful tool for news organizations and emergency agencies as they track Hurricane Ivan's path through America's Southeast. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"Won #39;t confirm reports of 6,000, or 10 of the airline #39;s work force; may terminate pension plan. BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) - The head of UAL Corp."
Business,"Shares of Protein Design Labs Inc (PDLI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose on Thursday after Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG (ROG."
Sci/Tech,"Tests by a team from the University of New South Wales, reported in the journal Nature this week 16 September, show that the Dome C site in the Australian Antarctic Territory is by far the best place ever tested on Earth for doing infrared "
Sports,"The National Hockey League went on resuscitation at 12:01 am today, the right time for the fewest people possible to hear any commotion whatsoever, despite a year of blaring sirens beforehand."
Sports,It wasnt all that long ago that golfs Ryder Cup was an obscure country-club weekend of drinking and revelry against the backdrop of an American rout of the outmanned British.
Sports, The Reds begin a four game set against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park today. Cincinnati will rely on righthander Josh Hancock to get the job done on the mound tonight.
World,United Nations: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has termed the US-led invasion of Iraq  quot;illegal quot; as it contravened the world body #39;s charter and said he feared  quot;credible quot; elections in that country as planned were unlikely to take place given the present 
Sci/Tech," As Hurricane Ivan tears into the heart of the Southeast today after slamming into Alabama's Gulf Coast early this morning, the Internet is playing a key role in keeping the public informed about  the powerful storm."
Sports," 1930  #151; Cleveland's Earl Averill drove in eight runs with three consecutive home runs to lead the Indians to a 13 7 victory over the Washington Senators in a doubleheader opener. Averill added another homer in the nightcap, which the Senators took 6 4, and set an American League record with 11 RBIs in the twinbill."
Sci/Tech, Eastman Kodak Co. and International Business Machines Corp. Thursday said they have agreed to develop and make image sensors for digital still cameras and camera phones.
Business," New data showed US inflation in check, with consumer prices up a modest 0.1 percent in August, giving the Federal Reserve room go slow on boosting interest rates."
Business," NS: Most people know that Bankrate (Nasdaq: RATE   News) compiles rates for CDs, home equity loans, credit cards, mortgages, and other popular products. But some may not be aware that the company actually tracks data for over 310 product categories in over 400 markets (both numbers have expanded recently). Can you list a few of the more unusual products that you follow?"
Business,"The US Labor Department said Thursday inflation at the consumer level remained tame in August. The consumer price index rose 0.1 percent in August, reversing a 0.1 percent decline in July, the Labor Department said."
Sci/Tech,"In the UK, iTunes charges consumers STG0.79 per song, or around EUR1.20. In France and Germany, however, the cost of downloads is just EUR0."
Sports,"The Champions League is back, and there are already plenty of talking points after an-incident packed first round of matches. The biggest story to come out of the last few days is from the Stadio Olimpico "
World,"The Prime Minister has arrived in Northern Ireland for crunch talks on the future of devolved government in the region. All the main political parties, along with Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart Bertie "
World,"Africa #39;s new representative body, the Pan-African Parliament, has opened its first session in its new home in South Africa. South African President Thabo Mbeki was joined by drummers and dancers to welcome "
Sports," The Indianapolis Colts are one of the NFL's best teams and did nothing to hurt their reputation in a three point loss in New England on opening night. Now they go into Tennessee an underdog for the second straight week, step two in a devastating early schedule."
Sports," Svetlana Kuznetsova, fresh off her championship at the U.S. Open, defeated Australian qualifier Samantha Stosur 6 4, 6 4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Wismilak International."
Business,The European Union said it would be very difficult #39; #39; to accept a US demand for a ban on government loans for new Airbus SAS programs as part of changes to an aircraft-aid agreement that also applies to Boeing Co.
Business,"Retreating from an upbeat forecast it made just last month, Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday warned that third-quarter sales will fall "
Sci/Tech, A new ocean science program dedicated to studying and explaining the world #39;s oceans is the latest offering from the Smithsonian Institution (news   web sites) #39;s National Museum of Natural History.
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla has released a preview version of its open source FireFox Web browser. FireFox 1.0PR includes some bug fixes and many new features, including Live Bookmarks, a new Find toolbar and better IE compatability."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. yesterday said it is looking to work more closely with developers of the Open Office open-source project."
Sci/Tech," In an interview in China Scope Dynamic Internet Technology (DIT) ceo Bill Xia described Dynamic Internet as,  quot;a technical system to break through China #39;s Internet blockade ... People in China cannot access any political forums or ."
Sci/Tech,"As the 108th Congress scrambles in its final days to address homeland security issues, US Reps. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Certified by ICSA, and AV-Test.org reports 100 percent detection. Easy scheduling. Scans inbound e-mail, outbound e-mail, and IM attachments."
Sports,"MARK Hughes had just finished watching Manchester United draw 2-2 with Lyon in the Champions League, when he decided the Echo would be first to hear his inner feelings about one of the most amazing weeks in his life, never mind his career."
Sports,"Svetlana Kuznetsova, fresh off her championship at the US Open, defeated Australian qualifier Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Wismilak International."
World,"Insurgents kidnapped two American and one British contractor in a brazen dawn raid on their home in one of Baghdad #39;s most upscale neighborhoods, underscoring the rapidly "
World,"LEEDS CASTLE, England Sept. 16, 2004 - The leaders of Britain and Ireland appealed Thursday to the Irish Republican Army to disarm and disband as part of a new diplomatic push to bring stable Catholic-Protestant government to Northern Ireland."
World,"A lavish ceremony has marked the opening of the second session of the Pan-African Parliament. It is the first time the body is meeting in South Africa, it is permanent host country."
World,A one-day nationwide strike of civil service workers in South Africa has brought education to a standstill and affected many other state agencies.
Sports,Borussia Dortmund coach Bert van Marwijk may have to select a number of inexperienced players for Saturday #39;s Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich at the Westfalenstadion.
Business,NEWS Corporation shareholders were told yesterday to expect an even brighter future if the global media conglomerate moved its primary listing to the New York stock exchange.
Business,Becomes the first company to plead guilty to conspiring with manufacturers to fix the prices of DRAM chips in a 2-year probe. WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO: Germany #39;s Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to plead 
Business,"Over the next year and a half, Clear Channel Radio -- which owns six stations in the Austin market -- will convert 20 to 25 stations around the country to Hispanic formats."
Sci/Tech,"Phil Evans, principal quality adviser for the Consumers #39; Association, said:  quot;We #39;re continually told about the benefits of the Internet, about it breaking down borders."
Sci/Tech,"Microscopic embryonic stem cells might hold the answer to afflictions from baldness, wrinkles, and age spots to the most intractable diseases."
Sci/Tech,A new keyboard for phones that incorporates a traditional Qwerty layout and a standard number pad has been developed by the makers of the Blackberry mobiles.
Sci/Tech,Fear has been mounting in the open-source community that Microsoft could start suing users at any time for alleged patent violations.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - SAN MATEO, Calif. -- The Department of Homeland Security is actively planning several new pilot projects that officials hope will help solve one of the most pressing cybersecurity "
Sci/Tech,"Remembering all your passwords and keeping your computer safe is not easy these days. We offer some top tips to help you out. If you #39;ve ever lost, misplaced or forgotten the keys to your home, you #39;ll know how much of an inconvenience it can be."
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,"London, Sept. 16. (PTI): World Champions Australia sounded a stern warning to their rivals as they thumped New Zealand by seven wickets in a Group A league match and entered the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day cricket tournament."
Sports,"Top seed and French Open champion Anastasia Myskina wilted early on at the Wismilak International, falling in the second round to Maria Elena Camerin 6-3 1-6 6-2 on Thursday."
Sports,"Nothing could be worse for golf than Vijay Singh as the PGA Tour #39;s No. 1 player. Seriously, Singh replacing Tiger Woods as the world #39;s No."
World,"China #39;s ruling Communist Party leaders, led by Hu Jintao, began a four-day closed-door plenum in Beijing today that is due to set policy for the next year and could bring some leadership changes."
World,"Pat Finucanes killer expects to be a free man by next May despite a judge jailing him today for a minimum of 22 years. Loyalist assassin Ken Barrett, 41, is expected "
Sci/Tech,"The carrier did nothing wrong when it shared passenger data related to the Sept. 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation rules."
Sports," Second seeded Florian Mayer of Germany defeated Arnaud Di Pasquale of France 7 6 (6), 4 6, 6 3 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Romania Open."
Business," Sterling continued to outperform the dollar after official figures showed British high street spending was unexpectedly robust in August, helping to build the case for another rate hike by the Bank of England."
Sci/Tech," Aircraft maker Airbus  insisted on Thursday it had no intention of taking sides in a Microsoft  anti trust case, even though it filed a brief in an EU court on the software giant's side."
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as  inflation data suggesting the Federal Reserve will not hurry to  raise interest rates encouraged investors and oil prices  slipped as some refineries restarted after Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech," IBM will use the new devices, designed to make it more difficult for hackers to access a system's data, in its latest line of ThinkCentre PCs."
Business," Retreating from an upbeat forecast it  made just last month, Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> on Thursday  warned that third quarter sales will fall below its second  quarter and 2004 revenue growth at North America's largest  telecom equipment maker will lag the sector."
Sci/Tech, A new ocean science program dedicated to studying and explaining the world's oceans is the latest offering from the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History.
Sci/Tech," The majestic saker falcon is being pushed toward extinction because of soaring demand from wealthy Gulf Arabs who prize the animal for its hunting prowess, conservation group BirdLife International said on Wednesday."
Business,There's change in store for Thomas Jefferson - on the nickel that is. He's getting his first makeover since being put on the coin in 1938.
Business,"Negotiators for 14 major District hotels walked out of contract talks with the union that represents 3,800 employees yesterday afternoon, raising the prospect of a work stoppage as early as today at the city's largest hotels."
Business,The convenience store chain's sales growth depends heavily on high gas prices.
Business,A U.K. consumer watchdog office is investigating claims of unfair pricing practices.
World," Stocks regained some momentum Thursday as oil prices declined in spite of Hurricane Ivan's damper on production in the Gulf of Mexico, and fresh economic data suggested inflation remains well under control.    Analysts are closely watching stocks for signs that the market will stabilize in the second half of the year, but volatile moves on news have made it difficult to build confidence among investors, particular given recent fluctuations in oil prices..."
World," Spending nearly  $25,000 for baseball tickets seemed like a worthy investment to Michael Mahan, considering the 700th home run ball crushed by Barry Bonds will likely fetch a much higher price.    But it appears Bonds will reach that historic milestone in the coming days so Mahan, a lifelong Los Angeles Dodger fan, has been selling most of those tickets in the right field pavilion at Dodger Stadium..."
World," Vince Carter wants out of Toronto, but the Raptors' new general manager says he isn't going anywhere.   ""It doesn't change anything with us,"" Rob Babcock told The Associated Press on Thursday..."
Business,term interest rate futures rallied on Thursday after a weaker than expected Philadelphia Fed factory survey made a pause in official rate increases look more possible.
Business,Millionaire executive Martha Stewart announced Wednesday that she decided to begin her prison sentence for lying about a stock trade as soon as possible.
Business, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale refused to comment Thursday on rumours that the federal government is on the verge of a multibillion dollar sale of its stake in Petro Canada.
Business,"Workers at the historic Jaguar plant at Browns Lane in Coventry were today anxiously waiting to find out whether Ford would shut down the factory with the loss of 2,000 jobs."
Business,"US stocks gained ground in early trading Thursday after tame inflation reports and better than expected jobless news. Oil prices held steady as Hurricane Ivan battered the Gulf coast, where oil operations have halted."
Sci/Tech,"The worm may have turned for Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL). After years -- decades really -- of instigating, exacerbating, or at least cheering every regulatory swipe at "
Sci/Tech," A Canadian inventor has designed a computer mouse steered by movements of the nose and eyelids. The invention, dubbed a  quot;Nouse, quot; is meant to help people with a disability use a computer."
Sci/Tech,"Chip maker National Semiconductor Inc. is rolling out hardware devices designed to make desktop and laptop PCs more secure. The Santa Clara, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer is continuing to lose some of its share of the browser market, as its much-smaller competitors slowly gain customers, according to US Internet periodical, eWeek."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone today announced the launch of a new addition to its BlackBerry from Vodafone family -- the BlackBerry 7100v. Developed and manufactured by Research In Motion, the BlackBerry 7100v from Vodafone is "
Sci/Tech,"First consumer version of video-editing product. And there #39;s a new version 3.0 of Photoshop Elements. Adobe has launched Premiere Elements, the first  #39;lite #39; version of its Premier video-editing suite, plus "
Sci/Tech,It #39;s not that there aren #39;t Unix attacks that work. It #39;s that pretty much everything the security industry does misrepresents the actual balance between attacks on Microsoft #39;s products and attacks on Unix and open source.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s settlement with Sun Microsystems includes a provision explicitly preserving Microsoft #39;s right to sue licensees of a free alternative to its dominant Microsoft Office software.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia researchers have developed a new peer-to-peer (P2P) scheme tailored specifically for mobile phones. Still in a development and testing phase, the network "
Sci/Tech,Symantec is to stop classifying a software utility that enables Chinese surfers to view blocked websites as a Trojan horse. The reassessment follows stories earlier this week questioning the designation of 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has developed a convenient solution for replacing all those passwords with something you don #39;t have to worry about forgetting: your fingerprint.
Sports,LONDON : Andrew Symonds blasted a quickfire 71 not out as Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy here at The Oval.
Sports," The European team has enjoyed success at the Ryder Cup, but on Friday they must brace for a concerted American assault."
Sports,"Alexandros Taxildaros is hoping to have a large home crowd behind him when he begins his Paralympic campaign next week. One of 12 swimmers who will be representing the host nation, he certainly "
Sports,"BALI, Indonesia - Svetlana Kuznetsova, fresh off her championship at the US Open, defeated Australian qualifier Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Wismilak International."
Sports," Vince Carter says he wants out of Toronto if the Raptors don #39;t start winning soon. The Raptors star said, in a letter to fans posted on his official website on Sept."
Sports,"com. With the American League East title hanging in the balance, the Yankees and Red Sox lock up on Saturday afternoon in the Bronx in one of the final five meetings of the season between "
World,A court in Indonesia has sentenced the editor of a leading media group to a year in prison for libeling a controversial businessman.
World, A Tiger Woods is never more dangerous than when he is wounded.
Sci/Tech, Christy Jones says her idea for a business to freeze women's eggs came when her own biological clock alarm rang at age 32.
Sci/Tech," Interior Secretary Gale Norton has signed an agreement with representatives of Arizona, Nevada and California to protect wildlife habitat on the Colorado River and aid native species."
World,Australia thump New Zealand by seven wickets to move into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
Business,Will Pacificare's deal with American Medical Security prove to be a lucrative link?
Business,The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia #39;s index of regional manufacturing fell to 13.4 this month from 28.5 in August. The reading is lower than the median forecast of 25 in a Bloomberg News survey of 56 economists.
Business,Jacob Goldfield has resigned as chief investment officer of George Soros #39; \$8.3 billion hedge fund to start his own investment management company.
Business,"GURNEE (CBS 2) In light of everything that #39;s happening in Florida, and along the Gulf Coast, a hurricane-themed attraction is certainly timely for Great America."
Business,News Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch #39;s pay rose 42 percent to \$17 million as television shows such as American Idol #39; #39; and viewer gains at the FX cable network lifted profit in fiscal 2004.
Business,A Labour MP who used to work for luxury carmaker Jaguar said today that vital manufacturing skills will be lost forever if the firms owners close one of its three UK plants.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corporation recently disclosed key technical details of its upcoming wireless broadband chip for WiMAX products, which will enable long distance, high speed wireless Internet access for homes and businesses."
Sports,"Svetlana Kuznetsova, fresh off her championship at the US Open, defeated Australian qualifier Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Wismilak International."
World,Britain says it disagrees with the assessment of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan that the invasion of Iraq was illegal. Fresh controversy has erupted over the legality of the US-led invasion of Iraq last year 
World,"Gunmen have kidnapped a Briton and two Americans from a house in an affluent central Baghdad neighbourhood, the latest in a nearly six-month campaign of abductions of foreigners in Iraq."
World,"JAKARTA, Indonesia: A court on Thursday sentenced the editor of Indonesia #39;s leading news magazine to a year in prison on libel charges, in what critics said was a setback for press freedom."
Sci/Tech,"The airline did nothing wrong when it shared passenger data related to the Sept. 11 attacks, the agency rules."
Sci/Tech,"Well someone #39;s forgotten to tell Ben Goodger and his team at the Mozilla Foundation because this Kiwi software engineer is taking market share from Internet Explorer (IE) with Firefox, the "
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion and Vodafone have released the BlackBerry 7100v, available exclusively for Vodafones subscribers. Like the 7100t launched earlier this month with T-Mobile USA Inc."
Sports,"THE Sydney Paralympics brought record ticket sales, television ratings, a new batch of sporting heroes. And then, without warning, came the shame."
Sci/Tech,"Another GMail Notifier: GMNotifier\\Google already released their own version of GMail notifier. However, people find it to be pretty basic. So, the market of unofficial notifiers is still hot. And here is another one of those nifty utilities that makes GMail more fun than it already is! What is different ..."
Sci/Tech, Doctors in Massachusetts would be able to access patients' records from any hospital or clinic in the state by computer under an initiative announced Monday.
Sci/Tech,"FindWhat and BizJournals Ink Search Advertising Deal\\FindWhat.com today announced an exclusive search engine advertising relationship with Bizjournals, the nation's largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers and popular business news website publisher.\\Under the terms of the exclusive search advertising distribution agreement, FindWhat.com will supply Bizjournals.com and each of its 41 local ..."
World, A list of major terrorist incidents blamed mostly on Chechen militants since 1995:
Sports," After opening week, the sharpest criticism Seattle coach Mike Holmgren had for tackle Walter Jones was that he sometimes let the pocket get too close to quarterback Matt Hasselbeck."
Sci/Tech, A new virus outbreak emerged on Thursday that packs a baffling message: a photograph of accused German virus author Sven Jaschan that security officials believe to be a geeky taunt from a rival gang of computer programmers.
World," BEIJING (AP)   Adding to pressure for China to stop rampant product piracy, two major U.S. business groups complained Thursday that abuses are getting worse and warned that lack of patent and copyright protection is hurting high tech investment."
World," HALIFAX (CP)   Employees of Atlantic Canada's largest telecommunications company voted Thursday to return to work, ending a bitter labour battle that kept them on the picket lines for almost five months."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - U.S. Ryder Cup fans  were again denied the chance to see world number four Phil  Mickelson in practice Thursday, 24 hours before golf's most  intense team event gets under way at Oakland Hills."
Sports, The Atlanta Hawks signed free  agent guards Kenny Anderson and Jon Barry on Thursday. Terms of  the contracts were not disclosed.
Business," Factory activity in the U.S.  Mid Atlantic region slumped in September to its lowest level in  more than a year, a survey showed on Thursday, spurring fears  the economy's summer soft patch could extend into the fall."
Sci/Tech,A new virus outbreak emerged on Thursday that packs a baffling message: a photograph of accused German virus author Sven Jaschan that security officials believe to be a geeky taunt from a rival gang of computer programmers.
Business,"Trade officials from the United States and the European Union haggled over subsidies for aircraft companies on Thursday in Brussels, but came to no agreement on the issue."
Business,Is Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK) getting close to being picture-perfect? It hasn #39;t been hard for anyone to get the fact that Kodak needs to do some pretty fancy footwork to survive 
Business,"Boeing Capital Corp., the finance unit of aircraft maker and aerospace defense systems provider Boeing Co., said Thursday that the recent agreements reached on its claims against insolvent Hawaiian Airlines will not affect the company #39;s earnings or cash "
Sci/Tech,"Airespace, a Silicon Valley start-up that sells telecommunications gear, has won a partnership with IBM that #39;s intended to help the smaller company grab a piece of the growing market for Wi-Fi services, the two companies told Reuters Wednesday."
Sports,Italian driver Jarno Trulli got behind the wheel of a Toyota for the first time on Thursday just hours after being confirmed as one of the team #39;s new drivers for the 2005 Formula One season.
Sports,"  Fans following Barry Bonds #39; quest for career home run No. 700 have been thinking ahead, as in of course he #39;s going to hit it, but when?"
World,WASHINGTON: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan threw the diplomatic world into a tizzy on Wednesday by bluntly declaring that the US decision to invade Iraq in March 2003 was illegal.
Sports, The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent guards Kenny Anderson and Jon Barry on Thursday. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
World," The former chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell Group, Sir Philip Watts, petitioned a British regulatory body for permission to challenge some of its findings on Shell's oil reserves scandal."
World, The rebel Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) strongly denied a Sudan government allegation that the group and its leader John Garang are involved in the conflict in the western Darfur region.
Business," U.S. consumer prices barely budged  in August and activity at mid Atlantic factories slumped this  month, according to reports on Thursday seen as boosting  chances of a pause later this year in the Federal Reserve's  drive to raise interest rates."
Sci/Tech, The Monterey Bay Aquarium has an unusual visitor that experts are hoping will be a permanent houseguest: a great white shark.
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as data  showing inflation slowed last month boosted investors' hopes  that the Federal Reserve will keep to its course of measured  interest rate hikes.
Business," Havas said it may give board seats to  investor Vincent Bollore, who has been amassing shares in the  French advertising firm amid growing speculation it might be  sold."
Business,"Is Social Security an important part of civilized society, or just another form of welfare?"
Business,"When each company in a food chain has an inventory glut, look out below."
Business,The California department store operator might look interesting to acquirers.
Sci/Tech, Today's global warming nbsp;is nothing compared to what astronomers have just seen through the time machine nbsp;of a telescope.
Business,  Oil and gas field operators in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore refiners said Thursday the weather is now calm enough to begin the arduous task of damage assessments after Hurricane Ivan steamrolled through the region.
Business,"Consumer prices barely budged in August, suggesting that inflation isn #39;t currently a problem for the economy and Federal Reserve policy-makers can stick with a gradual approach to raising interest rates."
Business,"The head of UAL Corp. #39;s United Airlines on Thursday said the airline #39;s restructuring plan would lead to a significant number of job losses, but it was not yet clear how many."
Sci/Tech,"The price of music downloads has been a contentious issue among fans in the UK, who are quick to point out the pricing scheme often means that downloading a full album costs more than buying the CD."
Sci/Tech, Amazon.com Inc. unveiled the new version of its Web search service on Wednesday in a move that could portend a long anticipated clash between online retailers and search providers like Google Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it will introduce the newest version of its popular BlackBerry wireless email device in Europe and "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft issued a patch for what it says is a  quot;critical quot; security flaw in the way Windows programs handle JPEG images. According to a security bulletin accompanying the patch, the flaw "
Sci/Tech,called a  quot;nouse quot; -- works by using tracking software linked to a webcam that identifies a group of 25 pixels which are the tip of the nose.
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 15, 2004 - The respected science journal Nature posed 15 questions to President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry on key science issues."
Sports," Less than a month before training camp, the Atlanta Hawks added some depth to a very shaky backcourt Thursday by signing veteran free agents Jon Barry and Kenny Anderson."
World,A court on Thursday sentenced Tempo magazine editor Bambang Harymurti to one year in prison for defamation and  quot;inciting unrest quot; in a case watched by press freedom advocates here and abroad.
World,"  Saudi police are seeking two young men in the killing of a Briton in a Riyadh parking lot, the Interior Ministry said today, and the British ambassador called it a terrorist attack."
Sports,"Zinedine Zidane is expected to be out of action for three weeks after dislocating his right shoulder during Real Madrid #39;s 3-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the Spanish team said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," It's hard to make a  best selling story into a successful computer game. Unlike a  book or even a movie, the narrative of a game can be halting  and convoluted because the player, not the author, controls the  action.   "
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin on  Thursday ruled out negotiations with Chechen rebels after the  Beslan school bloodbath, further straining ties with Western  leaders who are pressing for a political solution to Chechnya."
Sci/Tech, Can't wait for the U.S.  presidential election? Think you can run a campaign better than  the handlers for George W. Bush or John F. Kerry?
Sci/Tech,"Across the Americas, Native Americans are preparing for Tuesday's opening powwow in Washington, D.C. #151;the largest such gathering in recent times."
Sci/Tech,"In the Andes mountains, forests cloak the ruins of a pre-Inca civilization, the size and scope of which archaeologists are only now beginning to understand."
Sci/Tech,"A new study suggests the ancient Egyptians put as much care into mummifying some cats, birds, and other animals as they did into preserving human corpses."
Sci/Tech,Many Native Americans believe exhibits at the soon-to-open Smithsonian museum in Washington are literally alive #151;some masks are even fed cornmeal. <i>Includes photo gallery.</i>
World,"GULF SHORES, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan slammed into the Gulf Coast early Thursday with 130 mph wind, launching tornadoes, washing out a major bridge and hurling metal signs through the night..."
World," Former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim says he will not give his opponents in Malaysia any excuse to put him behind bars again, but he vowed to keep campaigning for democratic reforms."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said that it is looking for ways to work more closely with developers of the Open Office open source project, while at the same time, apparently reserving the right to sue them, according to a legal agreement between Microsoft and Open Office's major sponsor, Sun Microsystems Inc., made public this week."
World," For the fourth straight election year, people tired of all the politicking and politicians tired of all the campaigning face the prospect of Congress returning after Election Day for an unpopular lame duck session."
Business,"Hawaiian Airlines has wrestled a lease agreement from Boeing Capital Corp., after nearly two years of negotiations, adding a vital link in the chain of events as it attempts to get out of bankruptcy by the end of this year."
Sci/Tech,"The Smithsonian #39;s National Museum of Natural History announced plans to create a 28,000-square-foot Ocean Hall as part of a new Smithsonian Ocean Science Initiative."
Sci/Tech,"MARKHAM, Ont., Sept. 16 - IBM Canada has announced a suite of services to speed the benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems to industrial companies and mid-market businesses."
Sports,"  Phil Mickelson skipped a practice for the second straight day on Thursday, 24 hours before the Ryder Cup gets under way at Oakland Hills."
Sports,"The former Rovers striker has signed a two-year contract at Ewood Park, with the option to extend the deal by twelve months should both parties agree."
World,Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai was forced to cancel a trip to a provincial capital after a rocket hit near the landing site for his helicopter.
Sports," ""Monday Night Football"" will be broadcast on a five second delay for the rest of the season, a reaction to the furor caused by last season's Super Bowl halftime show."
World," Baidu.com Inc., China's biggest Internet search site, on Thursday said it had acquired Hao123.com, a popular Chinese search directory, as Baidu seeks to fend off global players now eyeing the Chinese market."
Business," The head of United Airlines parent UAL  Corp. said on Thursday the airline's restructuring plan would  lead to a significant number of job losses, but it was not yet  clear how many."
World," Three times a week, The Associated Press picks an issue and asks Republican President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry a question about it. Today's question and responses:"
Business,Those looking at Lawson Software's long-term potential will like what they see.
World,Senator Kerry leveled his charges in a speech prepared for delivery later today before the National Guard Association in Las Vegas.
Business,A PROFIT warning from Coca-Cola put the skids under US equities yesterday and a Goldman Sachs survey showing softening corporate spending on technology added to the gloomy mood.
Business,The former chairman of oil group Royal Dutch/Shell today challenged the City watchdog over its findings on the companys oil reserves scandal.
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion #39;s BlackBerry 7100v, which sports the company #39;s latest keyboard technology, is being offered exclusively through Vodafone."
Sci/Tech,"A large piece of space shuttle Columbia debris was found recently in southeast Texas, a NASA official said. The 6-foot-long piece of the crew compartment was discovered two weeks ago "
World,"On Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the biggest shake-up of Russia #39;s political system since its 1993 adoption of a post-Soviet constitution, drawing heaps of scorn from both the Russian and international press."
World," quot;I don #39;t know anything about the leadership struggles, it #39;s not in the newspapers, quot; said newsstand vendor Shao Guofu."
Business,  Xinhua Finance Limited filed a  $30.5 million initial public offering Thursday in Tokyo as the China based financial services and media firm marks a rare foray into Japan.
Sci/Tech,"LUFKIN, TEXAS - A 1.8-metre-long piece of the space shuttle Columbia was recently found in Texas, according to NASA. The shuttle broke up over the state on Feb. 1, 2003, killing all seven astronauts on board."
Sports,Australia #39;s women #39;s rowing team was hit by scandal again Thursday when Catriona Oliver walked up to teammate Sally Robbins and slapped her shoulder.
Sports,"An hour or so after West Virginia dispatched Central Florida on a steamy Saturday night in Orlando, West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez #39;s thoughts turned to this weekend #39;s opponent, No."
Sports,"The battle for No. 1 between Vijay Singh and Tiger Woods is coming to western Pennsylvania. Woods has agreed to play in the 84 Lumber Classic near Farmington, Pa."
Sports, Auburn and LSU have played several nickname games in recent years: The Fire Game. The Interception Game. The Cigar Game.
Sci/Tech," XM Satellite Radio is the latest content provider to join the increasingly crowded online music market, announcing the impending launch of a service delivering its radio programming via the Internet."
Sports," Ohio State is 15 5 in games decided by a touchdown or less under coach Jim Tressel, an uncanny run of success that defies explanation."
World," As the convention time boost enjoyed by President George W. Bush began to wane, he and rival John Kerry were again running neck and neck less than two months ahead of the November 2 election."
World,"A new sign language created over 30 years by deaf Nicaraguan children, gives a unique insight into how languages evolve."
Business,"  Activity at factories in the Philadelphia region grew at a slower pace in September, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s largest telephone-equipment maker, said sales growth this year will lag that of competitors and predicted third- quarter revenue will fall from the second period #39;s \$2."
Business,"GOING FARM-FRIENDLY: Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, Director, ELRo Holdings, being welcomed by Mr Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman  amp; Group MD, Bharti Enterprises, and Mr Rakesh B. Mittal, Joint MD, Bharti Tele-Ventures, at a press conference in the "
Sci/Tech,Canadian inventor Dmitry Gorodnichy has devised the world #39;s first computer to be controlled by the nose and eyelids. The gadget could be a boon for people with disabilities who cannot use the conventional 
Sci/Tech,"LUFKIN, Texas (AP) -- A large piece of space shuttle Columbia debris was found recently in southeast Texas, a NASA official said.    The 6-foot-long piece of the crew compartment was discovered two weeks ago in Newton County by a wildlife biologist, sheriffs officials said..."
Sci/Tech,By NATALIE GOTT    AUSTIN (AP) -- Ask 7-year-old John Simmons if he can run a marathon and he shyly laughs. But ask him if he can run 26.2 miles over several months and he nods yes...
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Microsoft connects with SAP...Autodesk updates hobbyist tool...LogicLibrary buys bug catcher...Think local, act Google."
Sci/Tech,The two companies zoom in on semiconductor technology to help digital cameras and camera phones take better pictures.\
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks Corp. expects its revenue in the third quarter to fall below the previous quarter's estimated number and for its full-year 2004 revenue to grow slower than the overall communications equipment industry, the company said in a statement Thursday."
Business,"Area legislators and school leaders are ready for the Texas Legislature to formulate a new school finance plan, hoping for an improvement over the  quot;Robin Hood quot; plan deemed unconstutitional by a state district judge Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Less than a day after Microsoft detailed the latest Windows vulnerability, hackers were hunting for exploit codes. By Gregg Keizer, TechWeb News."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 (REUTERS) - Airespace Inc. a Silicon Valley telecommunications services start-up, won a partnership with IBM that will help Airespace grab a piece of the growing market for Wi-Fi services, the two companies said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"A new file-sharing program hit the Net late Wednesday, posted by none other than Internet service provider EarthLink. The software, hosted on an out-of-the-way corner of the company #39;s research and development "
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. #39;s announcement Wednesday that it would abandon its attempts to support Microsoft #39;s Sender ID e-mail authentication standard are a serious setback for the Redmond, Wash."
Sci/Tech,A group of small telephone companies said Thursday it #39;s worried that state regulators next week will allow telecommunications giant SBC Communications Inc.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Martin Taylor recently marked his one-year anniversary as Microsoft Corp. #39;s chief Linux strategist."
Sci/Tech,"Sun #39;s Solaris operating system has a long and illustrious history. As the UNIX of choice for most companies with big iron, it #39;s widely considered to be one of the most reliable UNIX variants available."
Sports,Andrei Nazarov and Oleg Saprykin were supposed to be teammates this year for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. Instead they squared off against each other Thursday in Novokuznetsk 
Sports,Toyota #39;s new signing Jarno Trulli says that being blamed for Renault losing second place in the constructors championship at Monza sped up the switch of drivers on Wednesday.
Sports,"A brawl erupted between fans and Texas Rangers players in a game on Monday, September 13 against the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum, which resulted in Rangers rookie pitcher Frank Francisco being arrested and charged with aggravated battery for heaving "
Sports,Auburn and LSU have played several nickname games in recent years: The Fire Game. The Interception Game. The Cigar Game. The latest entry might be The Hurricane Game.
Business,World oil prices rose on Thursday on worries about oil production shut by Hurricane Ivan and a new storm that could delay imports from entering the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,"Gains in workers #39; pay outpaced inflation for the second straight month in August, the government said Thursday in a report suggesting subdued price pressures are helping employees come out slightly ahead."
Business,"Camera maker Eastman Kodak and IBM, the world #39;s biggest computer company, said Thursday that the two US companies had agreed to a deal in which IBM will manufacture digital image sensors for Kodak."
Business," and 15 year mortgages fell in the latest week amid signs that inflation is being held in check, leaving consumers more cash to spend on other items such as purchasing a home, mortgage finance "
Business,"Jacob Goldfield, who joined Soros Fund Management as chief investment officer last year, has resigned from the \$8.3 billion hedge fund to start his own business, according to a memo to staff members."
Sci/Tech,Research In Motion is targeting European and Asian markets with a phone-and-messaging device that uses the company #39;s new SureType keyboard design.
Sci/Tech,A new system of sign language developed by deaf children in Nicaragua may hold clues about the evolution of languages. When the country #39;s first school for the deaf was established 
Sci/Tech,"Although some news reports have stated that Microsoft also is looking for ways to work more closely with OpenOffice.org developers, the project #39;s community manager, Louis Suarez-Potts, told "
Sports,Barry Bonds went 3-for-3 with a walk but failed to hit his 700th career home run Thursday as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 in National League play at Miller Park.
Sports,This weekend #39;s 20th Lucas Oil Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway kicks off the final five-race stretch of the 2004 NHRA POWERade season.
World,British Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell said Thursday that British ambassador to the Democratic People #39;s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has visited the site of a huge explosion that raised fears of a nuclear weapons test.
World,Israeli Occupation Forces have perpetrated more human rights violations against Palestinian civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. on Thursday shunned a Microsoft Corp. proposal to help weed out unwanted ""spam"" e mail because Internet engineers are reluctant to adopt technology owned by the dominant software company."
Sports," The Charlotte Bobcats signed shooting guard Steve Smith, a National Basketball Association veteran who brings a wealth of experience to the expansion team."
Sports, Barry Bonds went 3 for 3 with a walk but failed to hit his 700th career home run Thursday as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4 0 in National League play at Miller Park.
Sci/Tech," Standing onstage at Madison Square Garden last summer, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder pulled out a cell phone to call Johnny Ramone at home. Before dialing, Vedder explained his motivation for the long distance shout out."
Sci/Tech, America Online Inc. (AOL) has decided not to fully support Microsoft Corp.'s Sender ID spam fighting plan after the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the open  source community expressed intellectual property concerns.
Sports, The Americans have the big names. The Europeans have the luck of the Irish.
Sports, Barry Bonds went 3 for 3 with a walk  but failed to hit his 700th career home run Thursday as the San  Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4 0 in National  League play at Miller Park.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Holders Europe have  gained an early Ryder Cup advantage over the United States by  winning over the home fans at Oakland Hills."
Sports, National Hockey League teams appeared  united in their determination to solve the league's economic  problems as the NHL's lockout of players became official on  Thursday.
Business,"The Millbrook Vineyards and Winery is a popular stop for tourists looking for a bit of culture and culinary indulgence, all in a country setting."
Business,Owning the World Series of Poker has been a major competitive score for Harrah's.
Business,More Americans are looking to Canada for ideas on fixing the health-care crisis.
World,The Foreign Service officer is suspected of improperly passing documents to Taiwanese intelligence agents.
World," Stocks regained some momentum Thursday as fresh economic data suggested inflation remains well under control, but volatile oil prices gave investors some pause late in the session.    Analysts are closely watching stocks for signs that the market will stabilize in the second half of the year, but choppy trading has made it difficult to build confidence among investors, particularly given recent fluctuations in oil prices..."
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. on Thursday  shunned a Microsoft Corp. proposal to help weed out unwanted  ""spam"" e mail because Internet engineers are reluctant to adopt  technology owned by the dominant software company."
Sci/Tech,Tensions ease at the University of Texas at Dallas when administrators reverse restrictions on Wi-Fi use.
Sci/Tech,RIM's new BlackBerry 7100t phone represents a radical departure from the company's text-centric roots.
Sci/Tech,The 100d is designed for small offices looking for inexpensive networked storage.
Business,"Shares of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. jumped to a new 52-week high Thursday, a day after the company said it would begin broadcasting its commercial-free radio stations to subscribers over the Internet."
World,"The sovereignty of Lebanon has suddenly become an issue of regional and global interest, including resolutions in the US Congress and the United Nations Security Council."
Business," U.S. consumer prices rose a slight  0.1 percent in August while activity at mid Atlantic factories  slumped this month, according to reports on Thursday seen  boosting chances of a pause later this year in the Federal  Reserve's drive to raise interest rates."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.  #151; Oakland Hills' place in golf history was secure before the Ryder Cup arrived."
Business," Retreating from an upbeat forecast it  made just last month, Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> warned on  Thursday that third quarter sales will fall below  second quarter levels and that its 2004 revenue growth rate  will lag that of the telecoms equipment sector as a whole."
World, Palestinian gunmen kidnapped a top  security official they accused of corruption and held him for  several hours in the Gaza Strip on Thursday in a fresh  challenge to President Yasser Arafat amid a wave of unrest.
Business,BROKER downgrades of three blue-chip stocks and a rise in crude oil futures pushed US stocks lower yesterday as investors looked for a clear sign that Wall Street would continue its year-end rally.
Business,"A senior US Federal Reserve official said Thursday the recent spike in oil prices would almost certainly impact on the US economy, although it may not be as significant as the shocks of the 1970s and 1980s."
Business,Nortel Networks Corp. expects its revenue in the third quarter to fall below the previous quarter #39;s estimated number and for its full-year 2004 revenue to grow slower than the overall communications equipment 
Business,"Shares of Protein Design Labs Inc. (PDLI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rallied but then fizzled on Thursday after initial enthusiasm waned for the US biotechnology "
Sci/Tech,America Online Inc. (AOL) has decided not to fully support Microsoft Corp. #39;s Sender ID spam-fighting plan after the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the open- source 
Sci/Tech,America Online has shunned a Microsoft proposal to help weed out unwanted  quot;spam quot; e-mail because Internet engineers are reluctant to adopt technology owned by the dominant software company.
World,"Sharon is not Charles de Gaulle. He is as far away as ever from the conviction that Israel must recognize the national rights of the Palestinian people and withdraw from territories occupied in 1967, let alone "
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan called for urgent action Thursday to stop attacks on civilians in western Sudan, saying the government has failed to rein in militias."
Business," U.S. stocks ended barely higher on  Thursday, giving back some gains after a late spike in oil  prices dampened the effect of tame inflation data which had  boosted expectations of only measured interest rate hikes from  the Federal Reserve."
Business," Texas Instruments Inc., the  largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Thursday said it  plans to buy back  $1 billion in stock and boost its quarterly  dividend by more than 17 percent, becoming the latest  technology company to return extra cash to investors."
Sci/Tech,Don #146;t like the names Apple created for the colors used in the Color Labels feature? Then just create your own. Find out how on the Apple Pro/ site  #151; it #146;s the first of a weekly series of Mac OS X killer tips.\\ Sep 09
Business,"The simmering debate between Airbus and Boeing over subsidies is likely to intensify as negotiators from the United States and European Union, under pressure from the US president, prepare "
Business,"NEW YORK, September 16 (New Ratings) - International Business Machines Corporation (IBM.NYS) and Eastman Kodak Company (EK) have agreed to jointly develop and manufacture image sensors for mass-market consumer products, such as digital still cameras and "
Business,"Tight spending controls will allow France to cut its budget deficit by about euro10 billion (US\$12 billion) in 2005 and conform with EU rules, the French prime minister said in an interview."
Business,"Chip giant Intel has more or less ruled out building a new manufacturing facility in Brazil, due to high labor costs. While such costs in Brazil are lower than in rich countries, they are still higher than "
Sci/Tech,The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in the UK has not taken up the request of the Consumer Association yesterday that Apple is ripping-off UK Music lovers.
Sci/Tech,"Canadian inventor Dmitry Gorodnichy has developed a new method of computer input: the Nouse (from  quot;nose as mouse quot;). Similar to a standard mouse, the Nouse directs the computer cursor and gives left button and right button commands."
Sci/Tech,It was a Holy Grail looming on the personal electronics horizon: a pocket-sized device with a workhorse battery and the capacity to hold hours of audio and video.
Sports, Canadian sprinter Earle Connor has been suspended from the Canadian Paralympic team pending the final review of his positive drug test by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.
Sports,"New Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes is expected to take his Wales assistant, Mark Bowen, with him to Ewood Park. Bowen was pushed out of Birmingham City over the summer, but now is set to gain a return to Premiership action at Rovers."
Sports,"It is a new format, but it still encompasses all the old problems. NASCAR begins its 10-race shootout for the Nextel Cup Championship Sunday at New Hampshire, a system that essentially wipes "
World,"Following broad criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powers, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople "
Business,"Costlier imported oil is bound to have some negative economic impact on the US economy, but it does not mean policymakers can lose sight of their long-term goal of keeping inflation under control, Federal Reserve Governor "
Sci/Tech,"eWeek says that new data shows Web site visitors paying more attention to alternative browsers, as Microsoft #39;s share drops to 93."
Sci/Tech,"RIM #39;s new BlackBerry 7100t phone represents a radical departure from the company #39;s text-centric roots. Research in Motion #39;s BlackBerry e-mail devices have gathered a loyal (if relatively small) following, and "
Sports,"LONDON, Sept. 16. - Bayer Leverkusen, losing finalists to Real Madrid in 2002, hammered the Spaniards 3-0, the most stunning upset in the opening rotation of the Champions League."
World,"Assailants fired a rocket at an American helicopter taking President Hamid Karzai on a rare foray into Afghanistan #39;s troubled provinces Thursday, but it missed and he escaped injury."
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan on Thursday threw his weight behind a U.S. drafted resolution on Sudan's Darfur region, saying the Security Council should adopt it immediately to stop atrocities."
Sci/Tech, A judge is ordering Microsoft Corp. to pay  #36;112.5 million to attorneys who successfully sued the software maker for monopolizing a segment of California's market.
World, President Bush has removed Thailand from the U.S. government list of countries where significant illicit drug trafficking takes place.
World," While a new intelligence estimate offers a gloomy assessment of Iraq's future, President Bush talks instead about brighter days ahead under a new prime minister and the promise of free elections. ""Freedom is on the march,"" he told a campaign rally Thursday."
Business," The dollar sagged on Thursday,  pressured by a sharply weaker than expected U.S. regional  manufacturing survey, but the currency remained rangebound as  dealers awaited comments on U.S. inflation due next week from  the Federal Reserve."
World," A senior U.S. official said on Thursday  that satellite images of a suspected nuclear site in Iran  demonstrated its intention to develop atomic weapons, but other  U.S. officials questioned the strength of the claim."
World,The Sun newspaper says it has had a reporter working undercover in the Commons for months.
World," Stocks regained some momentum Thursday as fresh economic data suggested inflation remains well under control, but volatile oil prices gave investors some pause late in the session.    Analysts are closely watching stocks for signs that the market will stabilize in the second half of the year, but choppy trading has made it difficult to build confidence among investors, particularly given recent fluctuations in oil prices..."
World," Gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a Briton from a house in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood at dawn Thursday, a brazen attack that brought to eight the number of Western civilians held hostage in Iraq.    Ten assailants in a minivan pulled up a tree lined street in the al Mansour district   home to many embassies and foreign companies   and snatched the three from their walled, two story house, said Col..."
World," Hurricane Ivan drilled the Gulf Coast on Thursday with 130 mph winds that inflicted far less damage than feared everywhere except Florida's Panhandle, where residents were left with surge ravaged beachfronts, flooded streets and homes ripped apart by deadly tornadoes..."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 16 (New Ratings) - The US consumer prices increased only modestly last month, indicating no immediate inflation risks to the macroeconomic trends."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp., which lost business when customer US Airways Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection the first time, says the carrier #39;s latest filing also will hurt."
Business,"The dollar sagged on Thursday, pressured by a sharply weaker-than-expected US regional manufacturing survey, but the currency remained rangebound as dealers awaited comments "
Business,"Natural gas company Williams Cos. Inc. (WMB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said a judge recently ruled against it in a case brought by US and Alaskan state regulators."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices rallied on Thursday, knocking yields to five months lows, as low inflation and soft manufacturing figures triggered a buying spree that took on a technical momentum of its own."
Sci/Tech,"Children #39;s brains are hard-wired to learn languages and, in some cases, to improve upon them. That #39;s the conclusion of a new study that followed several generations of "
Sci/Tech,"A large piece of debris from the shattered space shuttle Columbia has turned up near Lufkin, Texas -- more than a year and a half after it broke up."
Sci/Tech,IBM has begun using new security hardware from National Semiconductor in its desktop PCs in an effort to fend off viruses and hackers.
Sci/Tech,"In this second part of our personal, home-made PC-based PVR solution, Anandtech focuses on Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center."
Sci/Tech,"com September 16, 2004, 2:25 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports, The Charlotte Bobcats signed free agent shooting guard Steve Smith on Thursday.
Sports,"ROME, SEPTEMBER 16: Referee Anders Frisk was relieved to say arrivederci after Wednesdays abandoned Champions League match between AS Roma and Dynamo Kiev in which he was injured by an object thrown from the Stadium stands."
Sports,Jose Pekerman was hired Thursday as Argentina #39;s national soccer coach following the abrupt resignation of Marcelo Bielsa. Pekerman coached Argentina #39;s youth programs during the late 1990s and won several championships.
Sports,"MILWAUKEE, United States : Barry Bonds banged out three hits, but failed to join Major League Baseball #39;s exclusive 700 home run club as the San Francisco Giants wrapped up a series against the Brewers."
World,The United Nations secretary-general has urged the Security Council to take immediate action over a US draft resolution on Sudan #39;s Darfur region.
World,"Sharon is not Charles de Gaulle. He is as far away as ever from the conviction that Israel must recognise the national rights of the Palestinian people and withdraw from territories occupied in 1967, let alone "
Sci/Tech," Add America Online Inc. to the growing list of companies and organizations shunning a spam fighting proposal from Microsoft Corp. AOL cited ""tepid support"" for Microsoft's so called Sender ID technology, which seeks to cut down on junk e mail by making it difficult for spammers to forge e mail headers and addresses, a common technique for hiding their origins."
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds fell by  #36;3.14 billion in the latest week to  #36;842.55 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods and Phil  Mickelson, the United States' two trump cards, have been paired  together for the opening fourballs of the Ryder Cup which  starts Friday at Oakland Hills."
Sports," CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Sports Network) - The Charlotte  Bobcats signed free agent shooting guard Steve Smith on  Thursday."
Business," U.S. and EU negotiators disagreed on  Thursday about state aid for aircraft rivals Airbus and Boeing,  winding up no closer on a sensitive issue that has gathered  steam before the U.S. presidential election."
Business," Shares of Texas Instruments Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A> rose after the market close on Thursday, after the chip  maker said it plans to buy back  $1 billion in stock and boost  its quarterly dividend by more than 17 percent."
World," An undercover reporter smuggled fake  bombing making equipment into Britain's parliament on Thursday,  a day after fox hunting supporters burst into the chamber of  the House of Commons, The Sun newspaper said."
World,Plan to channel funds from reconstruction to security signals focus on shorter-term goal of holding elections.
World,"The US is rolling out a nine-country, \$125 million military training program."
World,UN chief  Kofi Annan asks the Security Council to adopt a US draft resolution on Sudan's Darfur region.
Business,Shares of NeoPharm Inc. jumped 7 percent Thursday morning after the troubled biotechnology company said it regained licenses for two key cancer medications from Pfizer Inc.
Business,Federal Reserve Governor Edward Gramlich said Thursday that keeping inflation under control remained paramount for the central bank.
Business,"Aircraft maker Airbus (EAD.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) insisted on Thursday it had no intention of taking sides in a Microsoft (MSFT."
Sci/Tech,"Because Internet Explorer is one of the programs vulnerable to a newly discovered Windows image flaw, it is possible that someone could fall victim to a virus written to exploit it just by visiting a Web site that uses JPEG images."
Sci/Tech,"ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. Airespace, a Silicon Valley start-up that sells telecommunications gear, has won a partnership with IBM "
Sci/Tech,"European planemaker Airbus reported progress on Wednesday in plans to allow passengers to use mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006."
Sports,"Italian Formula One driver Jarno Trulli will drive for Toyota #39;s Formula One team next year. Toyota said Trulli, who was released by Renault this week, signed a two-year deal and will be paired with Germany #39;s Ralf Schumacher next year."
Sports,Southampton have again dismissed rumours that former manager Glenn Hoddle was being lined up for a return to the club. Morning press reports suggested that head coach Steve Wigley could be forced to make way 
World," House and Senate members are proposing legislation to slow the revolving door carrying federal regulators into private banks, following revelations of the role played by a former U.S. examiner in the Riggs Bank affair."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Captains Bernhard  Langer and Hal Sutton made impassioned pleas for sportsmanship  Thursday, transforming golf's greatest grudge match into a  Ryder Cup love-in during a rollicking opening ceremony."
World,"Hurricane Ivan pummels the US Gulf Coast, causing at least 12 deaths and widespread damage. "
Business,"In a blow to Brazil, Intel Corp. chief executive Craig Barrett on Thursday all but ruled out building a chip manufacturing plant in Latin America #39;s largest country because of high labor costs."
Sports, Canada #39;s NHL teams came out Thursday and voiced their support for the league #39;s decision to lockout its players.
Sci/Tech,"The database software giant is expected to launch Tsunami, a competitor to products from IBM and Microsoft, later this year."
Sci/Tech,The enterprise software legend shifts his attention to Web services. Say hello to start-up Cordys and its integration software.
Sci/Tech,Analysts and authors expect Adobe to release a new version of its publishing software soon.
Sci/Tech,Says buy will improve consulting contacts and provide products to help recover lost passwords and improve site security.
Sci/Tech,The Silicon Valley start-up has won a partnership with IBM that will help it grab a piece of the growing market for Wi-Fi services at big companies.
Sci/Tech,"Netopia Inc. today said it will restate two years of results and revise the results in its most recent fiscal quarter and announced that its auditor, KPMG LLP, has resigned."
Sci/Tech,"Boeing plans to release a set of technical specifications for RFID devices to its suppliers during the first half of 2005, but the aircraft maker won't mandate that companies start using the technology right away."
Sci/Tech,"With a year under his belt as Microsoft Corp.'s chief Linux strategist, Martin Taylor has a lot to say about where he sees Linux going and how Microsoft plans to compete with the open-source operating system."
Sci/Tech,US Airways' intention to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection is expected to affect the third-quarter financial performance of Electronic Data Systems Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft has said it wants to work more closely with developers of the Open Office open-source project, it is apparently reserving the right to sue them, according to a legal agreement with Sun Microsystems made public this week."
Sci/Tech,"The IT job market remains tight in the U.S., with more workers than available jobs in many parts of the country, according to the Center for Urban Economic Development at the University of Illinois in Chicago."
Sci/Tech,"The successful Airbus tests involved communications to and from several different types of GSM mobile phones onboard to mobile and fixed telephones on the ground, and to another mobile phone on the plane."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks has been working for months to correct several years of faulty financial results that have sparked lawsuits, criminal investigations and regulatory probes."
Sci/Tech,"A spokesman for Germany's Federal Office for Information Security has said users should consider alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser, but it didn't recommend that they steer clear of Microsoft products."
Sci/Tech, IBM Corp. has begun using new security hardware from National Semiconductor Corp. in its desktop PCs in an effort to fend off viruses and hackers.
Sci/Tech, Two lawyers on federal regulatory issues predicted Thursday the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would ignore a recommendation by an administrative law judge to end its antitrust case against Rambus Inc.
Sci/Tech, America Online Inc. (AOL) has decided not to fully support Microsoft Corp.'s Sender ID spam fighting plan after the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the open  source community expressed intellectual property concerns.
Business,"MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- 3Com Corp. posted a narrower net loss in its latest quarter amid a sharp drop in operating expenses. For the fiscal first quarter ended Aug. 27, the maker of computer-networking equipment "
Business,"The Canadian government will sell its 19 percent stake in oil producer and refiner Petro-Canada (PCA.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) in a public offering, the company said on Thursday."
Sports, Real Madrid were just too proud. That was how coach Jose Antonio Camacho explained the Spanish giants #39; 0 3 thrashing by Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday.
World,What Ariel Sharon has been indicating for months is now stated Israeli policy: The US-drawn  quot;road map quot; to a Palestinian state is locked in the glove compartment - along with other failed peace plans.
World, China #39;s top communist leaders met behind closed doors yesterday for a key meeting aimed at shoring up its  #39;ruling capacity #39; amid swirling rumours of the possible retirement of ageing strongman Jiang Zemin.
World," The British government was reported to be considering tough new measures yesterday, including banning demonstrations near Parliament, following the most flagrant breach of parliamentary security in living memory."
Sci/Tech,"2004 Election Candidate Comparison Search by PriceGrabber\\PriceGrabber, a shopping search engine, in conjunction with the University of Southern California's (USC) Center for E-Government, has employed its shopping comparison technology to create a useful and unique candidate comparison tool to help voters choose between more than 100 candidates in the 2004 ..."
Sports, The Houston Rockets exercised the fourth year option on center Yao Ming's contract on Thursday.
World," Almost every morning, the whirr of the power generator sitting outside house No. 36 broke the quiet of the neat tree lined street, bringing air conditioners and refrigerators on the block back to life. On Thursday, the generator stood silent."
Sports, The Houston Rockets exercised  the fourth year option on center Yao Ming's contract on  Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"SafeKeeper module stores passwords, encryption keys in ThinkCentre desktops."
Business,"Texas Instruments rises on a \$1B stock buyback; investors will keep an eye on consumer sentiment. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Major Wall Street indexes are likely to finish the week flat, but Friday could provide "
Business,"Canada #39;s government launched the sale of its remaining C\$3 billion (\$2.3 billion) stake in Petro-Canada (PCA.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (PCZ."
Sci/Tech,The founder of Easyjet has confirmed he is entering the online music market in a partnership with UK-based Wippit. Stelios Haji-Ioannou #39;s move comes as Microsoft and Yahoo revealed challenges to the likes 
Sports,THE intense emotion surrounding Olympian Sally Robbins increased yesterday when she left a team function in tears on Monday night after being slapped by Athens Games teammate Catriona Oliver.
Sports,Excerpts from a published transcript of NBA star Kobe Bryant #39;s interview with Eagle County sheriff #39;s investigators Doug Winters and Dan Loya the night after a 19-year-old employee of a Vail-area resort told police he had sexually assaulted her.
Sports,"After the ritual humiliation of the new boys, the ICC Champions Trophy began in earnest yesterday with a quarter-final showdown between two of cricket #39;s most decorated starsbut it too turned into a no-contest."
World,"The United States has reached an agreement with France, Britain and Germany on a draft UN resolution on Iran that calls for an immediate halt to Tehran #39;s uranium enrichment programme, a Western diplomat said late on Thursday."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped an assassination bid on Thursday when a rocket was fired at his US military helicopter as it was landing in the southeastern town of Gardez, Reuters news service reported."
Business,"CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Symantec Corp. said Thursday it is acquiring digital security consulting firm stake Inc. Financial details were not disclosed."
Business,"Manufacturing in the nation accelerated in August and September, supporting Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan #39;s view that the economy  quot;regained some traction."
Business,"  Earlier this week, a state district judge ruled the  quot;Robin Hood quot; plan of funding Texas public schools to be unconstitutional."
Business,"France #39;s public deficit will drop by about euro10 billion (US\$12 billion) in 2005 to conform with European Union rules, the French prime minister said in an interview."
Sci/Tech,Building systems and aerospace products maker United Technologies Corp. said Thursday that NASA selected its flight systems manufacturing unit as the prime contractor for extravehicular systems work that could 
Sci/Tech,"Airespace, a Silicon Valley telecom services start-up, won a partnership with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) that will help Airespace "
Sci/Tech,The lead semiconductor equipment trade group said August bookings declined 5 from the revised July level to \$1.52 billion -- another sign that chip equipment demand is flagging.
Sports,"The National Hockey League pulled the plug on the start of training camp Wednesday, threatening the entire 2004-05 professional hockey season."
Sports,It would be difficult to pick a character trait common to Mark Hughes and Sir Alex Ferguson. But it was to his old boss that Blackburn Rovers #39; new manager turned when the 
Sports,  A report on Thursday revealed new information about what Kobe Bryant allegedly told Colorado police before he was arrested on sexual assault charges.
World,UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - Secretary General Kofi Annan called on the UN Security Council to take urgent action over a US draft resolution on Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region.
World,"The Israeli government does not intend to honour the US-backed road map to peace in the Middle East once it has completed a planned pullout from Gaza, an Israeli newspaper reported today."
Sci/Tech,"WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. -- NASA has selected Hamilton Sundstrand to be the prime contractor for a space program that could be worth more than \$800 million over 10 years."
Sports,"One-time taxi driver Jose Pekerman took over as coach of Argentina on Thursday, replacing sudden quitter Marcelo Bielsa. Pekerman, who presided over Argentina #39;s youth programs "
World,"The spring of hope, and the winter of despair. These are the mixed emotions that enunciate the prevailing paradox of our present society."
Business,"The Canadian government moved forward with plans to sell its C\$3.04 billion (\$2.36 billion) stake in Petro-Canada, as the oil company filed offering documents with US and Canadian regulators."
Business, Microcell Telecommunications #39; buoyant shares hit a new high Thursday amid heightened expectations of a bidding war between Telus Corp.
Sci/Tech,IBM has begun using new security hardware from National Semiconductor in its desktop PCs in an effort to fend off viruses and hackers.
Sports,"Beijing: Unfancied American Kevin Kim pounced on the ineffectual game of second seed Juan Carlos Ferrero Thursday to deal a second Spanish seed out of the \$500,000 China Open."
World," Britain, Australia and a former U.S. official, stung by criticism from U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, insisted on Thursday that their countries' military action in Iraq was legal."
World,"afrol News, 16 September - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged the UN Security Council to  quot;act without delay quot; regarding a resolution on Sudan #39;s Darfur region."
World,A group of gunmen have released a senior Palestinian security official after earlier kidnapping him in the Gaza Strip. General Mohammad al-Batrawi was driving through Gaza City when he was ambushed.
Sci/Tech," SafeKeeper module stores passwords, encryption keys in ThinkCentre desktops."
Business,Reports that shoppers are leaving it late in the hope of finding festive bargains may be borne out by new High Street data.
World," The United States compromised with  France, Britain and Germany on a toughly worded U.N. nuclear  resolution on Iran that calls for an immediate halt to Tehran's  uranium enrichment program, a Western diplomat said."
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan on Thursday threw his weight behind a U.S. drafted  resolution on Sudan's Darfur region, saying the Security  Council should adopt it immediately to stop atrocities."
Sports," A baseball fan who bought up 6,458  seats at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium in the hope of catching  and selling Barry Bonds' 700th home run ball admitted on  Thursday he had probably struck out."
World," Britain, Australia and a former U.S.  official, stung by criticism from U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan, insisted on Thursday that their countries' military  action in Iraq was legal."
World, PRETORIA (Reuters) - Thousands of civil servants marched in  cities across South Africa Thursday in a one-day strike over  wages seen as a test of will between the ruling African  National Congress (ANC) and its labor allies.
Business,The founder of Easyjet confirms he is to enter the online music market in a partnership with UK-based download service Wippit.
Sci/Tech,"Using the Nouse in three-dimensional environments, such as design and game software, requires the use of two broadly spaced Web cams."
Sci/Tech,IBM's loss of its huge JPMorgan contract comes as outsourcing deals are getting smaller.  \
Sci/Tech,Move should open the way for the Linux seller to buy other companies.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said that it is looking for ways to work more closely with developers of the Open Office open source project, while at the same time, apparently reserving the right to sue them, according to a legal agreement between Microsoft and Open Office's major sponsor, Sun Microsystems Inc., made public this week."
Sci/Tech," Symantec Corp. has agreed to acquire Stake Inc., a Cambridge, Massachusetts based provider of IT security consulting services."
Sci/Tech,"Times remain tough for IT workers looking for jobs across the U.S., according to a new employment study of the IT marketplace."
Sci/Tech,ISP rejects Microsoft antispam plan after open-source community speaks out.
Business,"BRUSSELS Amid thinly veiled threats of legal actions, trade negotiators from the European Union and the United States failed here on Thursday to resolve their dispute over the aid that each side gives to their airplane makers."
Business,"Symantec Corp. on Thursday announced that is acquiring stake Inc., perhaps the most well-known security consulting firm in the industry, for an undisclosed sum."
Business,"An offshore semi-submersible deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico is missing in the wake of Hurricane Ivan, but its crew was evacuated well before the storm hit, a spokesman for the company that owns it said Thursday."
Business,NEW YORK : The dollar swung lower after a disappointing report from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve that prompted fears of weaker US industrial activity than economists had been expecting.
Business,"Insured losses in the United States from Hurricane Ivan are expected to hit \$4 billion to \$10 billion US, analysts estimated on Thursday."
Sports,"Glenn Hoddle will not be returning to Southampton Football Club, according to chairman Rupert Lowe. It had been suggested that the former England coach was set to make a controversial return to the Saints "
World,VIENNA: A US official expressed alarm Thursday that Iran might have a test site for nuclear weapons technology and pressed the UN nuclear watchdog agency to take a tougher position on the issue.
World,"GARDEZ, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai had to abort a rare campaign rally Thursday in this town southeast of the capital when a rocket was fired over his helicopter as it began to land."
Sports," In his interview with police the night after he was accused of rape, NBA star Kobe Bryant insisted the sex was consensual, that he stopped when she said ""no,"" and that he wondered if she would accept money to recant a claim that could damage his reputation."
World," About 1,100 troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division are being deployed to Afghanistan to beef up security for the October 13 presidential elections, a US defense official said."
World, Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Thursday accused President Bush of failing to tell the truth about the situation in Iraq as the country falls into more violence and chaos with each passing day.
Sports,"Kobe Bryant told police he stopped when his alleged victim said ""no"" and wondered if she would accept money to recant a claim that could damage his reputation."
Sports,U.S. captain Hal Sutton made sure this Ryder Cup gets off to a dynamic start by pairing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson for the first time in the opening match.
World, An undercover reporter smuggled fake  bomb making equipment into the British parliament a day after  fox hunting protesters made a mockery of security by bursting  into the debating chamber.
Business,Security powerhouse Symantec Thursday unveiled plans to acquire solution provider Stake in a move to expand its already swelling services business.
Business,NEW ORLEANS Five offshore oil rigs were set adrift in the Gulf of Mexico and three others were damaged by Hurricane Ivan. The Coast Guard says it received a report from Diamond Offshore that a 335-foot semi 
Business,"Philip Watts, silent since being removed in March as chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell Group after a huge overstatement of the company #39;s proven reserves of natural gas and oil, has begun to fight back."
Sci/Tech,"National Semiconductor has released its Safekeeper Trusted Input/Output chip, which stores passwords, digital certificates and encryption keys on PCs."
World,A BRITISH man and two Americans were kidnapped at dawn yesterday in an affluent Baghdad suburb after their guard failed to turn up for work.
World,"MOSCOW Boris Yeltsin, Russia #39;s first post-Soviet leader, issued a veiled warning Thursday that President Vladimir Putin #39;s decision to seize sweeping new powers after the Beslan hostage crisis could erode democratic freedoms."
Business,Texas Instruments Inc. authorized a \$1 billion stock repurchase and increased its quarterly dividend to 2.5 cents from 2.125 cents.
Sci/Tech,"Jim Barksdale is probably laughing his fool head off. Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer, the Web browser with which Microsoft crushed Barksdale #39;s Netscape Navigator, is slipping in popularity and it #39;s Microsoft #39;s own damn fault."
Sci/Tech,"If peace on earth is no longer feasible by the end of the century, you may have another option: Move to Mars! Yesterday, the head of NASA #39;s surface exploration mission said if we can find water on the red "
Sports,"The last time the Boston Red Sox visited Yankee Stadium, Derek Jeter was hurtling headfirst into the stands, Nomar Garciaparra was sulking in the dugout and New York was pulling away in the AL East."
World,LEEDS CASTLE (England) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday Northern Ireland had reached the moment of decision in which its leaders must show the will to end years of deadlock and secure a lasting peace.
World,"Description: As leaders of China #39;s Communist Party meet in Beijing, much of the focus is on the rivalry between President Hu Jintao and former President Jiang Zemin."
Sci/Tech," Thousands of Guyanese were without Internet service for most of Thursday because the Americas II submarine fiber optic cable broke in French Guiana, authorities said."
Sci/Tech, Cell phones and wireless devices pass Airbus's onboard tests with flying colors.
World, Tokyo's Nikkei average opened down 0.07 percent on Friday following lackluster trade on Wall Street and as investors wound down trading ahead of a long weekend in Japan and bookclosings for the first half of the business year.
World,Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly warned that the Army faced a serious risk of running out of crucial specialists in the reserves who can be involuntarily called up for active duty.
World," Oil prices rose Thursday despite reports that refineries along the Gulf Coast, as well as production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, that had been shut down were slowly being restaffed, as Hurricane Ivan proved to be less disruptive than feared.   ""We've really not heard of any refineries in that area reporting any problems,"" and several are already being restarted, said Tom Bentz, a trader at BNP Paribas Futures in New York..."
World," Toxicology and other tests determined that funk singer Rick James died last month from a heart attack due to an enlarged heart, with numerous drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine contributing factors, the county coroner's office announced Thursday.    The death was declared an accident, said coroner's spokesman David Campbell, who emphasized that none of the drugs were found to be at life threatening levels..."
Business,"WHILE THE Financial Times reported that Airbus was putting its oar in to influence the outcome of a Microsoft appeal to a European court, Reuters reports today that the aerospace firm doesn #39;t have an axe to grind."
Sports,Patrick Kluivert eased Newcastle towards the group stage of the UEFA Cup in Graeme Souness #39; first game in charge - but at some cost.
Sports,"Jockey Sean Fox, who mysteriously jumped from his horse mid-race and sparked fears of a betting scam, won his appeal Thursday against a 21-day suspension."
Sci/Tech,"British seabirds have had their worst breeding season ever with industrial fishing a key problem, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,The data storage company is selling its Stonehouse Technologies unit for \$6.5 million.
Sci/Tech," A two year investigation by U.S. law enforcement authorities has resulted in one of the largest seizures of fake software ever in the U.S. and charges against 11 individuals, government officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Cell phones and wireless devices pass Airbus's onboard tests with flying colors.
Sports,"When the cute pink sheets were finally handed out and the opening round pairings for the 35th Ryder Cup Matches were released Thursday afternoon, the first two "
Sports,RELATIONS within the Australian womens eight rowing crew have hit a new low with Olympian Catriona Oliver slapping much-publicised team-mate Sally Robbins in front of onlookers at anofficial function on Wednesday night.
Sports,PATRICK KLUIVERT struck twice as Newcastle United got Graeme Souness #39;s reign as Newcastle manager off to a stuttering start today.
Sports," Kenny Rogers lost at the Coliseum for the first time in more than 10 years, with Bobby Crosby's three run double in the fifth inning leading the Athletics to a 5 4 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday."
World," The United States and Europe's three main states reached agreement after days of talks on a UN draft resolution on Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program, a US official said."
Sports," Texas Rangers star Alfonso Soriano left Thursday's game against Oakland in the eighth inning after injuring his left leg on a headfirst slide, putting the rest of his season in doubt."
World," Tropical Storm Jeanne hovered near hurricane strength as it plowed through the northeastern Dominican Republic on Thursday, prompting thousands to flee their homes a day after pounding Puerto Rico and killing at least two people."
World," The United States on Thursday toned down a resolution on Sudan to win support from China, Russia and other Security Council members who fear the threat of sanctions against Khartoum could complicate efforts to end the looting and killing in the Darfur region."
World," Flag burning and the words ""under God"" in the Pledge of Allegiance are about to join gay marriage among the volatile issues that congressional Republicans have pushed to votes ahead of the election to remind the public how the GOP and Democrats differ."
Business," Hurricane Ivan, which left a swath of  death and destruction across the Caribbean, wrought havoc on  oil drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico before rampaging  across the Florida and Alabama coast on Thursday."
Business,"The Calgary-based energy company said Thursday in filings with Canadian and US regulators that Ottawa intends to sell all of its shares to investors in Canada, the United States and internationally."
Business,Labor leaders at US Airways expect management to soon seek bankruptcy court permission to cut wages for members of some of its five unions.
Business,Reports of the death of the consumer economy appeared unfounded yesterday after official figures revealed a sharp rise in high street spending last month.
Sci/Tech,"Less than a week after a standards-setting group rejected Microsoft #39;s scheme to stymie spam, America Online added to the company #39;s woes by dumping the software giant #39;s proposed Sender ID."
Sci/Tech,"A study published today shows that a sign language that emerged over two decades ago now counts as a true language. It began in a school for the deaf in Managua, Nicaragua, founded in 1977."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - European plane maker Airbus SAS said yesterday that it has successfully completed the first in-flight trial of mobile phones and infrastructure equipment based on Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM "
Sci/Tech,It could take months for many businesses to test and deploy Microsoft #39;s most-secure operating system. By John Foley. Despite the promise that Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Service Pack 2 release will make PCs more 
Sports,"Another day, another mismatch: the contest that was meant to bring the Champions Trophy to life proved to be as one-sided as its predecessors."
Sports,Italian side Roma will discover next week the punishment it faces for the disgraceful scenes in yesterday #39;s Champions League clash against Dynamo Kiev which saw the match abandoned at half-time following an attack on the referee.
World,"The United States has reached an agreement with key European allies, as well as Canada and Australia, on a draft resolution on Iran #39;s nuclear program, the State Department has said."
World,"Some 700 US soldiers will be getting orders to ship out to Afghanistan on Friday, amid security concerns in the runup to October elections."
World,"Hong Kong #39;s chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, ruled out on Thursday trying to pass internal security legislation any time soon, a strong sign that his backers in Beijing "
World,After more than 90 speeches on Wednesday - the vast majority against putting Taiwan on the assembly #39;s agenda - President Jean Ping of Gabon asked the assembly #39;s General Committee if there were any objections to not including the issue.
Sports,"The San Diego Chargers #39; home opener Sunday against the New York Jets will be blacked out on local television because nearly 13,000 general admission tickets remained unsold by Thursday #39;s deadline."
Sci/Tech," Ivan, Frances and Charley delivered three staggering blows to the Gulf Coast and Florida, as well as Caribbean island nations, all in just five weeks."
World, President Bush presented Congress on Thursday with legislation to create a strong national intelligence director with authority to control the nonmilitary portions of the nation's intelligence budget.
Business," Drug maker AstraZeneca Plc  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.L</A><AZN.N> on Thursday said it has sued generic drug maker  KV Pharmaceutical Co <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KVa.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KVa.N</A> over one of its branded high blood  pressure medications."
World,"The plight of the litchi industry shows both the promise and the pitfalls of China's economic growth, from the flood of investment to overproduction and crashing profits."
Business,"Moscow has become one of the fastest growing luxury markets in the world, as designer boutiques rush in to meet the demands of the wealthy."
Business,"French corporate raider Vincent Bollore has asked for seats on the board of French advertising company Havas (EURC.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) , Havas #39;s chief executive said on Thursday, saying the company was considering the "
Sci/Tech,"Officials at EarthLink #39;s (Quote, Chart) R amp;D facility have quietly released a proof-of-concept file-sharing application based on the Session Initiated Protocol (define)."
Sports,"LONDON, England (AFP) - Andrew Symonds blasted a quickfire 71 not out as Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy here at the Oval yesterday."
Sports,"As Barry Bonds stood in the on-deck circle at Miller Park on Thursday afternoon, he gazed upon the thousands who had come to see him hit a ball into the seats, and he recognized a face from home."
World,"COALITION allies yesterday flatly rejected the assertion by Kofi Annan, the United Nations secretary general, that the war in Iraq was illegal."
World,"Afghanistan #39;s president, Hamid Karzai, yesterday evaded an apparent assassination attempt, when a rocket attack missed his helicopter."
World,Indonesian police investigating the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta last week have made their first arrests. They have taken into custody a couple suspected of having links to the attack #39;s alleged 
Business,"London Metal Exchange (LME) copper recouped earlier losses to finish Wednesday #39;s open outcry trade unchanged, getting little direction from a mixed set of US economic data."
Business,Pressure on French advertising group Havas mounted yesterday as it emerged that corporate raider and dissident shareholder Vincent Bollore has asked for seats on the company #39;s board.
Business,"Corus, Britain #39;s biggest steelmaker, yesterday reported its first profits since the merger of British Steel and Dutch rival Hoogovens five years ago."
Business,"Sir Philip Watts, the former chairman of Shell, yesterday broke his silence with a blistering attack on the City regulator, which he accused of riding roughshod over his rights and writing a  quot;flawed quot; report."
Sci/Tech," A new form of sign language created by deaf children in Nicaragua may offer clues about how language evolves, researchers say."
Sci/Tech,"Users of Microsoft Windows who have not downloaded the SP2 update are at risk of exposure to hackers when they open jpeg picture files, the BBC said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. have agreed not to sue each other or their customers for patent infringements, but the pact announced in April specifically states that the protection does not apply "
Sci/Tech,"If your idea of a good workout is a vigorous code-debugging session, you probably made plenty of snarky comments during the Summer Olympics last month."
World,"Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the legality of the US-led invasion of Iraq is unclear, a spokesman for her office said on Friday."
Sports," Danny Bautista hit a run scoring double in the seventh and scored on Alex Cintron's sacrifice fly, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8 5 victory over the Colorado Rockies."
World," An Indonesian man has been arrested for failing to disclose on his U.S. visa application that he poured gasoline during a riot over gas prices, helping start a fire that killed more than 200 people in Jakarta, authorities said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan have cost NASA a least a week's worth of work and upset its tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, throwing into doubt the space agency's plans to launch Discovery in early spring."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: nStor sells off telecoms management unit...Nortel lowers expectations...Microsoft connects with SAP...Autodesk updates hobbyist tool.
Sports,"After two games trying in vain to yank his 700th home run, Barry Bonds was content to collect three line-drive hits in a 4-0 victory over the Brewers on Thursday."
Sports,"Creating a stir on the day before the 35th Ryder Cup, Hal Sutton paired Tiger Woods with Phil Mickelson for Friday's opening four-ball match."
Sci/Tech,"F5 Networks and Radware have come to terms in a patent dispute over ""cookie persistence"" technology."
Business,"Crude oil may fall next week as Gulf of Mexico production rebounds and tanker shipments resume after Hurricane Ivan, according to a Bloomberg News survey of traders and analysts."
Business,"Prices came in surprisingly weak, despite surging oil costs. And since crude is likely to recede, the CPI should now stay flat. You wouldn #39;t know that crude-oil prices spiked to their highest levels in two "
Business,"The former chairman of Shell, Sir Philip Watts, is to take the main City regulator, the Financial Services Authority, to a public tribunal to try to clear his name over the oil giant #39;s reserves scandal."
Business,"Kingfisher will reinvest 75m gleaned from shaking up its supply chain in lower prices this year, the do-it-yourself retailer said yesterday as it reported a sharp rise in interim profits."
Business,Tokyo stocks were mixed early Friday as investors avoided significant moves ahead of a long weekend. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.
Business,"ROCHESTER, NY Kodak and IBM have agreed to develop and make image sensors for digital cameras and camera phones. Jeff Couture of IBM says the information-technology giant is pursuing the partnership due to "
Sci/Tech,"When was the last time you heard about the browser wars? Well, they #39;re back. The reason: For the first time in more than seven years, Microsoft (MSFT ) is losing Web browser market share."
Sci/Tech,Step aside Michael Phelps; geeks with glasses can now sport a gold medal thanks to the annual International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).
Sports,TOP-seeded American Vincent Spadea cruised past compatriot James Blake 6-3 6-1 here to reach the quarter-finals of the Millennium International tournament today.
World," Colombia on Thursday seized hundreds of drug stores across the country suspected of money laundering for the Cali cocaine cartel, in the biggest property seizure in Colombia's history."
Sports," Top seeded Vincent Spadea beat James Blake 6 3, 6 1 Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships."
Sports,"Unbidden, Floyd Mayweather Sr. will tell you how good he is as a trainer. It doesn't hurt that he trains Oscar De La Hoya."
World," Drafts of a report from the top U.S. inspector in Iraq conclude there were no weapons stockpiles, but say there are signs the fallen Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had dormant programs he hoped to revive at a later time, according to people familiar with the findings..."
Sci/Tech,Scientists once calculated that a hurricane gives off about 200 times much energy as all the world #39;s electric plants combined.
Sports," Curt Schilling became the first 20 game winner in the major leagues this season, reaching the mark for the third time in four years and leading the Boston Red Sox to an 11 4 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Thursday night."
Sports," Former Florida coach Ron Zook will be named Tuesday as Illinois' 22nd head football coach, sources told The Associated Press Monday."
World, The presiding officer in charge of U.S. military commissions in Guantanamo Bay has recommended that two panel members be dismissed from hearing cases of suspected terrorists because they could be considered biased.
World," Diplomats who visited the scene of a mysterious explosion in North Korea said the site was a hydroelectric construction project, and one envoy said more blasts were planned, Kyodo news agency reported."
World," Diplomats who visited the scene of a  mysterious explosion in North Korea said the site was a  hydroelectric construction project, and one envoy said more  blasts were planned, Kyodo news agency reported."
Business,"San Diego faces the possibility of a bankruptcy filing because of a shortfall in its pension fund, but the practice is commonplace among other cities."
Business,Clear Channel Communications said it would convert up to 25 of its stations to Spanish-language formats as it pursues advertising dollars aimed at Hispanic listeners.
World,Hurricane Ivan carved a path of destruction through the Southeast with winds reaching 130 miles an hour.
World," Curt Schilling became the first 20 game winner in the major leagues this season, reaching the mark for the third time in four years and leading the Boston Red Sox to an 11 4 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Thursday night.    Kevin Millar and Johnny Damon each homered and drove in four runs, and Boston moved within 3 1/2 games of the first place New York Yankees in the AL East..."
World," Toxicology and other tests determined that funk singer Rick James died last month from a heart attack due to an enlarged heart, with numerous drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine contributing factors, the county coroner announced Thursday.    The death was declared an accident, said coroner's spokesman David Campbell, who emphasized that none of the drugs were found to be at life threatening levels..."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec has signed an agreement to acquire stake, a security consulting and software company, Symantec said Thursday. stake will improve Symantec #39;s consulting contacts--six of the top 10 financial institutions are customers, Symantec said."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers examined four mummified animalstwo hawks, a cat, and an ibis to find that ancient Egyptians mummified animals in a similar way to humans."
Sports,"MORE than any of the rest of the world #39;s best golfers, Phil Mickelson has often tried to do the spectacular because he thinks he will hit a magical shot."
Sports,"LONDON, UK : Sep 17 (PNS) - Andrew Symonds hit four sixes and seven boundaries in his unbeaten knock of 71 off 47 deliveries and along with Dean Martyn who made 60 not out, led the Australians to a comfortable victory against the Clear Black CAPS by seven "
Sports,"Besides suffering a 5-4 loss to the A #39;s on Thursday, the Rangers saw All-Star second baseman Alfonso Soriano suffer an injury to his left leg while stealing third base in the eighth inning."
Sports,When does a college quarterback know he #39;s arrived? Is it when history is made? When Tennessee quarterback Brent Schaeffer started in the Vols #39; 42-17 win against UNLV two weeks 
Sports,"Sean Fox, the jockey who was accused of deliberately jumping off a horse at Fontwell earlier this year, has been exonerated of breaking any rules at a Jockey Club disciplinary hearing."
World,"Northern Ireland #39;s politicians are preparing for a second day of intensive talks aimed at restoring devolved government. The talks, continuing on Friday at Leeds Castle in Kent, are seen as the most important "
World,Cherie Blair yesterday dismissed suggestions that her husband had considered resigning as Prime Minister because of the family pressures he was facing.
Sports,But Australia has overwhelmed the apparent next best one-day team in the world with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand set up by Glenn McGrath #39;s early burst and finished off by a brutal knock from Andrew Symonds.
Sports,"Sixth seed Paradorn Srichaphan knocked out French player Jean-Rene Lisnard 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the second round of China Open tennis tournament Wednesday in Beijing."
Sports,"The Braves #39; magic number to clinch the NL East remained at 10, thanks to Florida #39;s 4-3 victory over Montreal...Keppinger #39;s error was the 130th this season for the Mets, tops in the majors...Betemit #39;s RBI was the first of his career...Atlanta holds a 10-6 "
World,A Sydney student will spend the rest of his life in jail for the stabbing murders of his parents and sister in 2001. Sef Gonzales showed no emotion when Justice Bruce James told him in the Supreme Court in 
World,"After eight months of campaigning centered largely on personality, security issues could become a key factor in Indonesia #39;s presidential election."
Business,BRUSSELS: The European Union yesterday demanded Washington explain more clearly how it subsidises Boeing Co and warned it would counter any US challenge targeting EU rival Airbus Industrie before the World Trade Organisation.
Sci/Tech,"Symantec has agreed to acquire Stake, a Cambridge, Mass.-based provider of IT security consulting services. After closure of the deal, expected in October, Symantec plans to integrate Stake #39;s services and "
Sci/Tech,"RiTdisplay Corporation is one of the top three OLED makers in the world. The company provides the right technology for innovative knowledge, the right time for real-time competitiveness and the right products for customer satisfaction."
Sports,"Bloomfield Hills, MI (Sports Network) - No matter what you did on Thursday, I #39;ve got you topped. I attended the Opening Ceremonies for the 35th Ryder Cup Matches and what a show this was, but a different one from years past."
Sports,"BUENOS AIRES, Sep 17 (SW) - The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has revealed their new national team coach to be Jos Pekerman."
Sports,"Plate umpire Brian O #39;Nora became ill during the game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets on Wednesday night, causing a delay of nine minutes."
World,"TURKEY #39;S Islamic-rooted ruling party was planning to introduce a proposal to criminalise adultery despite earlier statements that the controversial measure had been shelved, Turkish media reported today."
Business," A San Francisco judge ordered Microsoft Corp.  to pay lawyers involved in its  #36;1.1 billion class action settlement  #36;100 million in legal fees, less than half of the original fees they requested, company officials said on Thursday."
World, U.S. and European diplomats tentatively agreed Thursday to demand a new Iranian freeze on uranium enrichment by fall as they fine tuned a draft resolution meant to deprive Iran of technology that could be used to make nuclear weapons.
Sports," Following the death of a female student and two off campus riots, Colorado State University officials on Thursday said alcohol sales for most of its football stadium would be suspended until at least Feb. 1."
Business, The dollar edged down on Friday after  soft U.S. manufacturing data fueled the view that the Federal  Reserve may slow or even temporarily halt its tightening  campaign.
Sports,"Rafael Palmeiro homers and Rodrigo Lopez wins his third straight start, lifting the Orioles to a 9-5 victory over the Blue Jays on Thursday."
Sports,Physical defense and a defiant attitude has fueled the Mystics' four-game winning streak and rise to playoff contention.
Sports,"Redskins receivers coach Stan Hixon said Thursday that he is optimistic his son Drew, a receiver at Tennessee Tech who remains in a coma, will recover."
World,"SAMANA, Dominican Republic - Hurricane Jeanne plowed into the Dominican Republic Thursday, killing a baby and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. The storm unleashed floods and left two dead a day earlier in Puerto Rico..."
World," Hurricane Ivan drilled the Gulf Coast on Thursday with 130 mph winds that inflicted far less damage than feared everywhere except Florida's Panhandle, where residents were left with surge ravaged beachfronts, flooded streets and homes ripped apart by deadly tornadoes..."
Sports,"Not that the hockey negotiations aren #39;t going to proceed in utterly good faith, but the NHL owners piled up a \$300 million war chest and the players union long ago warned its members to be ready to go 18 months without a paycheck."
Sports,"The San Diego Padres quickly found a replacement for injured shortstop Khalil Greene, acquiring Alex Gonzalez from the Montreal Expos on Thursday night for a player to be named or cash."
Sports,Hurricane Ivan is threatening to wash out one of the highlights in the biggest weekend of college football so far. Southeastern Conference officials are mulling whether to postpone No.
World,Hong Kong #39;s Beijing-backed chief executive yesterday ruled out any early moves to pass a controversial national security law which last year sparked a street protest by half a million people.
World,"After 12 years of failure it is time for Taiwan to adopt a new strategy in its quest to gain a seat at the United Nations, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mark Chen () said yesterday."
Business,"Sir Philip Watts, in his first public statement since he was ousted as chairman of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group in March, said on Thursday that British financial regulators "
Sports,"After a 28-20 upset of Michigan in their home opener, the Irish certainly have cause for optimism. Notre Dame rebounded from 20-17 loss to BYU in a disappointing season debut to play very well against the Wolverines."
World,"St Cloud, US: Faced with UN chief Kofi Annan #39;s charge that the war in Iraq was  #39;illegal #39; under the world body #39;s charter, President George W. Bush strongly implied that the invasion enjoyed UN support."
World,Washington: The United States has said Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf has not taken any decision on keeping both posts of Army Chief and the President and it expected continued democratic reforms in the country.
World," Russia may have to delay October's planned launch of the next International Space Station crew by up to 10 days to fix a problem on the spacecraft that is to carry them into orbit, Russian news agencies reported."
Sports," Bobby Crosby hit a three run double in the fifth inning as the Athletics ended Kenny Rogers dominance in Oakland, downing the Texas Rangers 5 4 in American League play on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Ancient Egyptians revered cats and other animals and took as much care in preparing them for their passage to the next life as they did with humans, scientists said on Wednesday."
World, Premier Yu Shyi kun said on Friday that  Taiwan intelligence officers had held secret dealings with a  former senior U.S. diplomat but denied that the government had  committed any wrongdoing.
Sports,"Kyle Lohse pitches seven sharp innings as the Twins beat the White Sox, 10-1, Thursday for their ninth straight victory."
Business,STEEL group Corus unveiled profits for the first time yesterday after soaring prices and a restructuring boosted the former British Steel business.
Sci/Tech,An inventor from Canada has developed a computer mouse that is controlled by nose and eyelid movements. The invention is dubbed the  quot;Nouse.
Sci/Tech,"West Bengal government should give more emphasis to infrastructure development by building more roads, rapid transit and communication systems for providing a conducive environment to the information technology sector, Nasscom president Kiran Karnik said "
World, Indonesian police investigating the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta last week have made their first arrests.
Sci/Tech,Nortel Networks reversed a longstanding position that its revenue growth would exceed the overall market's this year.
Sci/Tech,Federal prosecutors cracked a global cartel that had illegally fixed prices of memory chips in personal computers and servers for three years.
Sports,"Where would the Yankees be this season without Orlando Hernndez? Second place, of course."
Business," Federal regulators and prosecutors are scouring tape recordings of more than 150 Riggs Bank board meetings as they investigate what role top executives, including former chairman Joe L. Allbritton, played in more than a decade of violations of anti-money-laundering laws at the company, according to five sources familiar with the tapes."
Sports,The battle that has erupted in Miami between Jay Fiedler and A. J. Feeley is only the latest problem for a franchise that must wonder if the locusts are coming next.
Business,"Labor experts say Unite Here, the newly merged union that is representing the D.C. hotel workers in their current contract dispute, is one of the most outspoken and toughest unions under the AFL-CIO umbrella."
Business,Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was well restrained in August.
World,Hurricane Ivan carved a path of destruction through the Southeast with winds reaching 130 miles an hour.
Business,The Boeing Co. #39;s finance unit yesterday reached an agreement with Hawaiian Airlines Inc. that allows the airline to keep using 14 Boeing planes as it tries to exit bankruptcy.
Business,"Ottawa is selling off its \$3.1-billion stake in Petro-Canada, the Calgary-based oil company says. The stock sale would be the biggest in Canadian history."
Business,"No.1 maker of chips used in cell phones announces \$1B stock repurchase and raises payout nearly 18. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Texas Instruments, the world #39;s largest maker of chips used in cell phones, announced "
Sci/Tech," The US government should be prepared to spend freely if it decides to encourage  quot;bounty hunters quot; to track down e mail spammers, the US Federal Trade Commission said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"virus specialist Symantec (Quote, Chart) late Thursday announced a deal to acquire privately held security consulting firm Stake."
Sports,Padres general manager Kevin Towers called Expos general manager Omar Minaya on Thursday afternoon and told him he needed a shortstop because Khalil Greene had broken his 
Sports,"It might make the racing crowd cringe, but what NASCAR boss Brian France is doing to manufacture excitement at a time of the year when racing usually hits a lull and sports fans "
World,The Greens are hopeful Kofi Annan #39;s statement that the US-led war on Iraq was illegal will help lead more people around the world to think the same.
World,Xinhua reports that the 4th plenary session of the Chinese Communist Party #39;s (CCP) 16th Central Committee will be held in Beijing from Sept.
Business,The European Union on Thursday demanded that Washington explain more clearly how it subsidizes the Boeing Co. and warned it would counter any US challenge targeting France 
Business,"Hurricane Ivan may cost insurers less than first estimated after the third storm to hit the US in six weeks skirted New Orleans. US claims will probably total \$2 billion to \$7 billion, down from a previous "
Business,"A Gardena man is among 11 people charged in a federal investigation that led to the seizure of \$87 million in counterfeit computer software, prosecutors announced Thursday."
Business,"Corning Inc, the world #39;s largest maker of glass substrates used in liquid-crystal displays (LCDs), said yesterday that it would go ahead with its capacity expansion as planned, adding that decisions "
Business,Britain #39;s retail sales unexpectedly bounced back last month as shoppers apparently shrugged off the Bank of England #39;s five interest rate rises since November.
Sci/Tech,The FTC weighs the advantages of rewarding people for identifying spammers. It #39;s a more complex calculation than you might think.
Sci/Tech,"The way children learn may determine the building blocks of language, suggests a study of deaf Nicaraguan children. Ann Senghas of New York #39;s Columbia University, US, and colleagues studied three generations "
Sci/Tech,"Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan have cost NASA a least a weeks worth of work and upset its tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, throwing into doubt the "
Sci/Tech,"Sears, Roebuck and Co., which has successfully sold its tools and appliances on the web, is counting on having the same magic with bedspreads and sweaters, thanks in part to expertise gained by its purchase of Lands #39; End."
Sports,Palmeiro #39;s ninth-inning shot left him one behind Mike Schmidt for tenth place on the all-time list. The Orioles won for the eighth time in their last ten road games.
World,Taiwan #39;s 12th bid to enter the UN failed after the UN General Assembly decided on Wednesday not to include a proposal considering Taiwan #39;s representation in the body in its agenda.
World,"The two Chechen suicide bombers who brought down two Russian passenger jets at the same time Aug. 24 gained access through petty bribes at Moscow #39;s airport, Russia #39;s top prosecutor said Wednesday."
Sports, Aramis Ramirez homered three times and drove in all of Chicago's runs as the Cubs edged the Cincinnati Reds 5 4 in National League play at the Great American Ballpark on Thursday.
Sports," OAKLAND, Calif. (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers second  baseman Alfonso Soriano left Thursday's 5-4 loss to Oakland  after he injured his left leg, and he might miss the rest of  the season."
Business," Goldman Sachs Group Inc. may be in talks  with the founding family of top Japanese consumer finance firm  Takefuji Corp. for a stake of over  $2.74 billion, a source told  Reuters on Friday, heating up competition among foreign  investors to enter a  $97 billion industry."
Business,Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning as investors avoided significant moves ahead of a long weekend. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Trade Commission yesterday gave limited endorsement to offering cash rewards to people who help track down e-mail spammers, suggesting that such bounties might work but in fewer "
Sci/Tech,Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge met with a group of Seattle officials recently and told us he #39;s sleeping better at night because our country is better prepared than before to defend against a terrorist attack.
Sports,"London: On the eve of yesterdays clash between Australia and New Zealand, Kiwi skipper Stephen Fleming, while referring to the one-sided nature of matches played thus far in the ICC Champions Trophy, had stated, in effect, that the fireworks would "
Sports,The race for the American League East title could either be finished or just getting started after this weekend at Yankee Stadium.
Sports, The Milwaukee Brewers may have lost the war   losing three games to the San Francisco Giants   but they won the battle against slugger Barry Bonds.
Sports," Curt Schilling won his seventh straight start and became baseball #39;s first 20 game winner, leading the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 11 4 at Fenway Park."
World,The United States and its coalition partners on Thursday defended the war in Iraq after UN Secretary General Kofi Annan asserted it was  quot;illegal quot; because it didn #39;t have Security Council support.
Sci/Tech,"Former Medimmune executive Eric Tsao is expected to plead guilty Friday to securities fraud, a case legal experts say is the latest in a series against high-profile defendants who allegedly try to subvert investigations. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The Homeland Security Department could access data stored in the electronic container seal, but failure rates must be below 5. By Larry Greenemeier."
World,Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie will meet in the opening four-balls at Oakland Hills.
World,England will have a semi-final place in their sights when they face Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy.
World," Hurricane Ivan drilled the Gulf Coast on Thursday with 130 mph winds that inflicted far less damage than feared everywhere except Florida's Panhandle, where residents were left with surge ravaged beachfronts, flooded streets and homes ripped apart by deadly tornadoes..."
World, This one could make the Hummer look like a girlie car. International Truck and Engine Corp...
World," Drafts of a report from the top U.S. inspector in Iraq conclude there were no stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but say there are signs the fallen Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had dormant programs he hoped to revive at a later time, according to people familiar with the findings..."
World," President Bush has a double digit lead in one new national poll, but he's tied with Democrat John Kerry in another.    Both campaigns say their own polling has the race close, with Bush's people seeing a slight lead for the president..."
Business," World oil prices rose on Friday, boosted by production stoppages due to a severe hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and worries that another storm might further delay imports into the United States."
World," Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev has claimed responsibility for the deadly school hostage taking in southern Russia, according to a letter posted on a rebel website."
Sci/Tech, Easily portable video becomes real; evaluating Microsoft's UI for portable media; what is thought?   #149; Video: Taking It with You  #149; Gadget of the Month: The Portable Media Center  #149; Thinking About Thinking
World," Neither President Bush nor Democratic challenger John Kerry has been invited to this year's Alfred E. Smith Memorial political dinner because campaign issues could detract from the ""spirit"" of the event, an official said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Ivan, Frances and Charley delivered three staggering blows to the Gulf Coast and Florida, as well as Caribbean island nations, all in just five weeks. Now here comes Jeanne, which could be lashing north Florida and Georgia by Monday. Homeowners ritualistically re hammering the same plywood over their windows figure it can't get much worse, right?"
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Amazon Launches A9 Search Engine - FindWhat Announces Pay-Per-Call Ad Option - Sitemaps On The Homepage - Optimizing An Annual Reports Page - Jeeves goes to the Himalayas - How to boot someone out of Google
Sports,"Derek Jeter, who has been through this line of questioning before, shrugged his shoulders, flipped through the file of stock answers in his mind and hit the play button when he reached the Boston Red Sox folder."
Business,"  With its stock down 26 percent this year, Texas Instruments boosted its quarterly dividend payment to 2.5 cents a share and set a  $1 billion stock repurchase plan, the chipmaker announced late Thursday."
Business,  Knight Ridder late Thursday warned its third quarter profit from operations will fall short of most analysts #39; estimates due to advertising losses related to the impact of three hurricanes on its newspapers in Florida and Georgia.
Sports,TEL AVIV: The players of Israels Bnei Sakhnin set off on the greatest soccer journey of their lives on Monday when they travelled from their poor town in the north of the country to Newcastle Uniteds St James Park.
Sports," Adam Eaton allowed five hits over seven innings for his career high 10th victory, Brian Giles homered for the second straight game, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 0 Thursday night."
World, Australian captain Ricky Ponting has left the door open for fast bowler Brett Lee to return to the side for next week's ICC Champions Trophy semi final.
World,"A draft report finds no WMD stockpiles in Iraq but evidence of plans for future programmes, say US officials."
World,The plight of the litchi industry shows both the promise and the pitfalls of China's remarkable economic growth.
World," Adam Eaton allowed five hits over seven innings for his career high 10th victory, Brian Giles homered for the second straight game, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 0 Thursday night.    The NL West leading Dodgers' lead was cut to 2 1/2 games over San Francisco   their smallest since July 31..."
World," A team of kidnappers grabbed two Americans and a Briton in a dawn raid on their home on a leafy Baghdad street Thursday   a bold abduction that underlines the increasing danger for foreigners in the embattled capital as violence soars ahead of national elections planned for early next year.    West of the capital, U.S..."
Business,  Electronic Data Systems on Thursday cautioned that US Airways Group #39;s bankruptcy could dampen its third quarter earnings by up to 3 cents per share.
Business,"  Reinsurers may be left with more of the losses from Hurricane Ivan than they faced from hurricanes Charley and Frances because Alabama has no state program to help insurers pay claims, analysts said."
Business," Transocean, after a frantic search for a giant oil rig blown off location by Hurricane Ivan, said late Thursday it found the structure drifting along 70 miles from the well it had been drilling, upright and apparently undamaged."
Sports,"Patrick Kluivert struck twice for Newcastle United in a 2-0 victory over Bnei Sakhnin of Israel, thefirst Arab team to play in the UEFA Cup first-round, first-leg match on Thursday."
Sports,"Top seed Vincent Spadea beat fellow American James Blake 6-3, 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the 380,000 US dollars Millennium International tennis tournament in Delray Beach, Florida on Thursday."
Sports,"If the Chase for the Championship is really supposed to be the elite part of the schedule, why does it include such mundane races as the fall events at New Hampshire, Dover and Martinsville and not the Daytona 500 or Brickyard 400?"
World,"MOSCOW Sept. 16, 2004 - Some of the weapons used by militants in the deadly Russian school siege were pilfered from police posts in armed raids allegedly led by one of Chechnya #39;s most notorious warlords, Russia #39;s "
Business,"TOKYO Prosecutors on Thursday called for a three-year prison term for Yasuo Takei, the founder of Takefuji, a Japanese consumer finance company, for ordering illegal wiretaps and for defamation."
Business,"Japan #39;s Cabinet formally approved the signing of a free trade agreement with Mexico, ahead of a meeting between the two nations #39; leaders."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.  Impeccably attired in a dark suit and gold-and-blue patterned necktie, American captain Hal Sutton struck the look of a Wall Street mogul Thursday when he announced "
Sports,Jeff Kent went two for four with four RBI Thursday night to give Houston an 8-3 victory over St. Louis. Mike Lamb added a home run as Houston remained two games behind San Francisco in the National League wild card race.
Sports," The Anaheim Angels took advantage of two errors by Gold Glove second baseman Bret Boone, scoring four times in the eighth inning en route to a 6 1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech,"While its neighbors, software infrastructure and hardware upgrades, switched places this month, security held its spot at number three."
World,Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claims responsibility for the Beslan siege in which more than 320 hostages died.
Business,"new yorkCrude oil rose yesterday for a third day in four on concern about the loss of production and possible damage from Hurricane Ivan, which passed just east of most Gulf of Mexico production platforms."
Business," The European Union rejected a US demand to ban government loans to aircraftmaker Airbus SAS, intensifying a dispute between the two trading partners."
Business,Rogers Wireless Inc. is in talks with Microcell Telecommunications Inc. about a possible takeover and has asked the competition watchdog to give its advance blessing - just in case.
Business,"ROCHESTER, NYEastman Kodak Co. and International Business Machines Corp. said yesterday they have agreed to develop and make image sensors for digital still cameras and camera phones."
Sci/Tech,"Disruptions caused by three powerful hurricanes have cost NASA at least a week in its effort to rebound from the Columbia accident with a March shuttle launching, members of an oversight task force said Thursday."
Sports,"Even if the contest had been played in a matter befitting two postseason contenders, Jeff Kent would have stood above everybody Thursday night at Busch Stadium."
Sports,"Washington, DC, remains the No. 1 choice to become the new home for the Montreal Expos, but issues remain, according to two people with knowledge of the relocation process."
Sports,"Ted Purdy hit a nine-under-par 61 to lead after the first round of the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. The American, who is looking for his first PGA Tour victory, had birdies at four of his first five holes and finished eagle-birdie."
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell yesterday expressed strong disapproval of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan #39;s description of the US-led war in Iraq as illegal, saying the comment was  quot;not a very useful statement to make at this point."
Business,  Oil prices rose yesterday despite reports that refineries along the Gulf Coast and production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico which had been shut down were being restaffed as Hurricane Ivan proved less disruptive than feared.
Business,"Apache Corp., an oil and natural gas producer, increased its shareholder dividend by 33 percent after gains in energy prices and output boosted the company #39;s profits."
Sci/Tech,"Florida, which has lured more retirees and vacation homeowners than anywhere else, might be losing some appeal for the same reason it #39;s so beautiful: its place in the tropics."
Sports," Curt Schilling got his 20th win on the eve of Boston #39;s big series with the New York Yankees. Now he wants much more.  quot;In a couple of weeks, hopefully, it will get a lot better, quot; he said after becoming "
World,The United States and its military allies on Thursday challenged UN Secretary General Kofi Annan #39;s statement that last year #39;s invasion of Iraq was an illegal act that violated 
World,"Indonesian police have detained seven people linked to terrorism since last week #39;s bombing outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta that killed nine people and wounded 182, officers said on Friday."
World," Indonesian police have detained seven  people linked to terrorism since last week's bombing outside  the Australian embassy in Jakarta that killed nine people and  wounded 182, officers said on Friday."
World," KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Three men have been arrested  for trying to kill Afghan President Hamid Karzai by firing a  rocket at his helicopter during his first election campaign  trip outside the capital, officials said on Friday."
Sports," For a man whose job is on the line and whose team is on the skids, New Orleans Saints coach Jim Haslett was relaxed Monday."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie,  the dominant Ryder Cup player of the last 10 years, will clash  with the game's foremost talent in a mouth-watering opening to  the 35th match at Oakland Hills on Friday."
Business, The Nikkei average fell for a third  straight session to hit a two week closing low on Friday as  renewed earnings concerns prompted selling in Sony Corp. and  its rivals.
Business, The dollar dawdled at the lower end of  recent ranges on Friday after soft U.S. manufacturing data  fueled a view that the Federal Reserve may slow or even  temporarily halt its tightening campaign.
Business,"Alitalia's talks with unions look set to continue into the weekend, as management struggle to reach a deal with cabin crew."
World,"Three men have been arrested for trying to kill Afghan President Hamid Karzai by firing a rocket at his helicopter during his first election campaign trip outside the capital, officials said on Friday."
Business," Nortel Networks shares fell Thursday after the troubled telecom equipment maker warned that its full year growth in 2004 will likely trail the industry, rather than outperform its peers as the company has been predicting."
Business,"Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is expected in Mexico City Friday, where he and President Vicente Fox are set to sign a free trade pact."
Sports,Moyer lost to the Angels for the third time this season. His 10-game skid combined with Ryan Franklin #39;s 11-game slide that was just ended Wednesday night represents the first time since 1972 that two pitchers 
Sports,"The Montreal Expos have received legal notice from Major League Baseball that the team will move Nov. 30, TQS television reported yesterday."
World," North Korea is planning to carry out further explosions as part of a hydroelectric power plant project after two major blasts last week that prompted worries of accidents and nuclear tests, the German ambassador to Pyongyang, who visited the "
Sci/Tech,"The battering that this month's hurricanes have inflicted on NASA centers could strain an already tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, but it is too early to tell how badly."
Sci/Tech," Authorities in southern Vietnam have shut down 65 Internet cafes and kiosks after finding hundreds of addresses of pornographic and anti government Web sites on their computers, a newspaper reported on Friday."
Business,"The global oil industry has the capacity to meet future demand, BP's chief executive tells newspapers."
Business,US car giant Ford is expected to tell Jaguar workers on Friday that it will close the firm's historic Coventry factory
Business,"Shares in Nortel Networks Corp. dropped 9 per cent yesterday after the telecom equipment giant, the subject of several Canadian and US accounting probes, hinted that rivals are taking a bite out of its market share."
Business,A JUDGE IS ordering Microsoft to pay \$112.5 million to attorneys who successfully sued the software maker for monopolizing a segment of California #39;s market.
Sci/Tech,"IBM is the first computer maker to ship PCs with a new chip developed by National Semiconductor that protects desktops against hackers and viruses, both companies said this week."
Sports,"The last time they saw each other, John Kerry was sitting in the Red Sox owner #39;s box on the eve of the Democratic National Convention and the front "
World,  Chinese state media Friday said it was crucial the ruling communist party adapt to social changes but gave few clues about an apparent power struggle as a secretive party plenum entered a second day.
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 16, 2004 - Consumer prices rose just 0.1 percent in August, a sign that inflation poses no immediate risk to the economy."
Business,  Nortel Networks shares fell yesterday after the troubled telecom equipment maker said its growth this year will likely trail the overall industry    rather than outperforming its peers as the company had been predicting.
World,"Gardez (Afghanistan), Sept. 16 (Reuters): Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped an assassination bid today when a rocket was fired at his US military helicopter as it was landing in the southeastern town of Gardez."
World," Sri Lanka expressed concern over truce violations by Tiger rebels as a top Norwegian envoy prepared to return home empty handed after failing to end the island's talks deadlock, officials said."
World," South Korea's latest assessment of a  widely reported explosion in North Korea last week is that  there was no blast at all at the suspected site, a vice  minister said on Friday."
World, U.S. officials got a wake up call last month about the need to screen airline passengers for explosives when two Chechen women apparently carried bombs onto two Russian planes and blew them up...
Business,"Carolyn Roberts was ready for heavy wind and rain as the remnants of Hurricane Ivan approached northwest Georgia, but she didn #39;t anticipate storm-driven sticker shock at the gas pump."
Sci/Tech,HACKERS ARE swapping information online about the latest hole in Windows in the hope of getting a good exploit onto other people #39;s computers before they install SP2.
Sci/Tech,"SafeKeeper Trusted I/O devices have a trusted platform module (TPM), which stores passwords, digital certificates, and encryption keys."
Sports,Graeme Souness felt his Newcastle United side failed to cope with Bnei Sakhnin #39;s tactics during a 2-0 first leg Uefa Cup victory at St James Park that saw Nicky Butt and Abbass Swan of Bnei Sakhnin sent off and five visiting players booked.
Sports,"The Angels #39; team bus driver isn #39;t allowed to break the speed limit, but a couple of extra pumps on the gas pedal might have been in order as the big dog meandered toward Sea-Tac Airport on Thursday night."
Sports,The New England Patriots are so single-minded in pursuing their third Super Bowl triumph in four years that they almost have no room for any other history.
Sports,"The Chase for the Nextel Cup begins Sunday at New Hampshire International Speedway. The question is, are drivers truly going to chase it, or are they going to sit back and let it come to them?"
Business,"Increasing the tension over government subsidies to Airbus and Boeing, yesterday #39;s latest round of talks between the United States and the European Union ended in deadlock."
Business,"Airbus sought to clarify its stance in Microsoft #39;s European antitrust case yesterday, saying it #39;s not taking the software company #39;s side."
Business,Delta Air Lines managers and pilots will meet again today and likely negotiate through the weekend to find a way to keep the airline staffed with pilots as many opt for early retirement.
Sci/Tech,Japanese consumer electronic giant Sony is hoping to close a deal that will give it control of the famed MGM studio in the United States.
Sports,"NHL players began scattering across the globe Thursday in search of work on Day 1 of the lockout, with no negotiations scheduled between union and management."
Sports,Newcastle boss Graeme Souness admitted his side failed to adapt to Bnei Sakhnin #39;s tactics as they earned a 2-0 first leg victory at St James Park.
Sports,Mark Hughes will pick Graeme Souness brains about his new job as boss of Blackburn - but the Welshman insists he will bring his own brand of management to Ewood Park.
Sports,"If Monday #39;s game comes down to Lito Sheppard vs. Randy Moss, the Eagles are in trouble. If Monday #39;s game comes down to Sheldon Brown ."
Sports,French Open champion Anastasia Myskina of Russia must face an early exit in the Wismilak International Tennis Tournament in Bali after losing to Maria Elena Camerin of 
Sports,  Jeff Kent is doing his best to try and carry the Houston Astros to the postseason. Kent continued his big September by knocking in four runs as the Astros posted an 8 3 victory over the mistake prone St.
Sports,"  For the first time in franchise history, the Houston Comets will not be part of the WNBA postseason. Tangela Smith had 17 points and six rebounds for the Sacramento Monarchs, who used a 12 0 run "
World,"During the past 18 months, Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the United Nations has expressed many reservations about the war in Iraq."
World,"rocket exploded near a helicopter carrying President Hamid Karzai yesterday, forcing him to abandon his trip and raising questions about how difficult it will be for him "
World,Radical Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev has apparently taken responsibility for a recent series of terrorist attacks in Russia.
World,"Indonesia #39;s news magazine Tempo is one of Indonesia #39;s most respected publications, but, over its 30 year history, it has never been a stranger to controversy."
World,"Cherie Blair, the prime minister #39;s wife, has denied claims that her husband considered standing down earlier this year. Mrs Blair said she would have been  quot;one of the first people to know quot; if the allegations were true."
Business,"A major Los Angeles hotel locked out laundry workers yesterday in a move the general manager said could lead to a strike by union employees which, in turn, could spur action in two other major US cities."
Business,"A former executive at the Gaithersburg biotechnology firm MedImmune Inc. is scheduled to plead guilty today to criminal charges related to his allegedly improper stock trades, according to court papers."
Sci/Tech,"The company estimates shipments will grow 5-10 this quarter, with a 10 growth in shipments to Taiwan-based panel makers. Even though panel shipments from Taiwan companies declined in July and August, Corning "
Sports,"Adam Eaton allowed five hits over seven innings for his career-high 10th victory, Brian Giles homered for the second straight game, and the San Diego Padres beat the Dodgers, 3-0, last night in Los Angeles."
World,"As Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern go into the second day of peace talks with the political parties, paramilitary weapons were central to chances of success."
World,"INDONESIAN EDITOR SENTENCED. An Indonesian court sentenced a leading magazine editor to 1 year in prison yesterday for defamation and  quot;inciting unrest quot; in a story published last year in Tempo, the nation #39;s top news magazine."
World," The United States and three major European nations have reached agreement in Vienna on a draft resolution on Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program in a breakthrough that could lead to the text being adopted Friday by the UN nuclear watchdog, a US official told AFP."
Business," Singapore may post double digit economic growth this year, above the official forecast of 8.0 9.0 percent, Manpower Minister Ng Eng Hen said."
Sports, Linebacker Mike Goolsby knows better than anyone that Notre Dame's defensive line makes it difficult to run.
Sci/Tech, Businesses don't have to dump Windows to test drive free or low price applications whose use may improve the bottom line.
Business," US investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has offered to buy stakes in Japan's biggest consumer finance firm Takefuji Corp. for more than 300 billion yen (2.8 billion dollars), a report said."
World, Indonesians cast their ballots Monday in the country's first democratic presidential election in a vote which will cap months of polls and finally consign decades of dictatorship to history.
Sci/Tech, Symantec announced it is working on a Web based console for IT administrators to manage Norton AntiVirus for the Macintosh clients    the software is expected in two months.
Sci/Tech, The nation's fertility clinics vary widely when it comes to how they perform one of the most delicate aspects of their jobs: disposing of unused frozen human embryos that were created to help infertile women become pregnant.
Business," European shares inched lower on Friday as  a broker downgrade hit STMicroelectronics and volatile oil  prices continued to feed economic worries, offsetting solid  earnings at utility Veolia."
World," Indonesian police have made their first  arrest linked to a car bomb attack outside the Australian  embassy last week, detaining a man in West Java province, the  police chief said on Friday."
World," Iran's policymakers may decide to extend  its partial freeze on uranium enrichment, a process that can  make fuel for nuclear power plants or weapons, a senior Iranian  official said on Friday."
World," An undercover reporter smuggled fake  bomb making equipment into the British parliament, a day after  fox hunting protesters made a mockery of security by bursting  onto the floor of the debating chamber."
Sports,"His face was as hard as flint, which is not easy for someone who looks like Oscar De La Hoya."
Sports,"For Tricia Alley, the dilemma was both ecclesiastical and logistical. In short, how to fit in her weekly obligation to the Roman Catholic church so as not to conflict with her weekly avocation -- NASCAR. Living in the Seattle area, that was a tough call, given the races are aired Sunday mornings and last longer than even the most protracted ..."
Sports,"I'm a Montyphile and damn proud of it. Colin Montgomerie is achingly, valiantly, eternally human . If Monty isn't going to speak, well, he isn't going to speak. I was one of the many brushed off when he shot a frustrating 84 in the rain that horrible Saturday at Muirfield two years ago. But when Monty ..."
Sports,"Aramis Ramirez tied the club record with 14 total bases. His three homers gave the Cubs a franchise-record 213 this season, topping the 1998 club."
Sports,"So, Bronson Arroyo , will you pitch Alex Rodriguez any differently tonight in Yankee Stadium than you did the last time you faced him at Fenway Park July 24?"
Sports,"Kyle Lohse pitched seven sharp innings, Michael Cuddyer went 3 for 4 with a homer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox, 10-1, at Minneapolis for their ninth straight victory."
Sports,"Rangers' Alfonso Soriano left the game in Oakland in the eighth after injuring his left leg on a headfirst slide, putting the rest of his season in doubt. He will have an MRI exam today."
Business,"Online gaming and sports content firm UK Betting reduces its first-half losses, helped by cost cuts and big events like Euro 2004. "
Sports,"Injured Buffalo Bills safety Lawyer Milloy ruled out any chance of returning to face the Patriots next month. That means Milloy, who broke his right forearm in a preseason game Aug. 28, will miss at least another three weeks, including the Oct. 3 game against the Patriots in Buffalo.  quot;Believe me, I would love to come back for that game, quot; ..."
Sports,"Vince Wilfork came to the Patriots this offseason as a defensive lineman, meaning that in college he was accustomed to working his way to the opponent's backfield when the ball was snapped. But New England's first-round draft pick is now playing nose tackle, which means he must stay put and keep a crease from forming in the middle."
Sports,"There are times to go with the strong -- and there are times to go against the weak. In this case, Buffalo, Houston, and Miami. Each looked miserable last week and the hunch is this week will be more of the same."
Sports,"Based on their finishes in the last two MLS regular seasons, the Revolution could be in a position of strength. Though the Revolution (5-11-9) are in last place in the overall standings, their recent track record in the final five games of the season provides hope."
Sports,"Harry Sinden didn't want to say,  quot;I told you so, quot; because he didn't see there was anything to be gained from it."
Sports,"When the University of New Hampshire published its 2004 media guide, redshirt freshman Ricky Santos wasn't even one of its featured quarterbacks."
Sports,"When Stonehill hired Chris Woods as its football coach after last season, the hope was he could once again revive a disappointing program."
Sports,"WILLIAM  amp; MARY (0-1) vs. UNH (2-0) When and where: Tomorrow at noon in Durham, N.H. Last season: William  amp; Mary won, 38-28. Comments: The 10th-ranked Wildcats have jumped out to a 2-0 start behind the surprising play of redshirt freshman quarterback Ricky Santos. Since stepping in for an injured Mike Granieri, Santos has completed 40-of-51 pass attempts for 531 ..."
Sports,"You know they have been polishing their knuckles for this one ever since Boston College announced last Oct. 12 it was leaving the Big East to become the Atlantic Coast Conference's 12th member, joining fellow Big East defectors Miami and Virginia Tech."
Business,"Consumer prices rose slightly in August, easing fears that inflation, which surged earlier this year, would rapidly pick up steam."
Sports,"Unlike US captain Hal Sutton, who kept his pairings for the opening matches of the 35th Ryder Cup guarded like a state secret, it was easy to read into Bernhard Langer's mind-set. All you had to do was track the way the final practice groups were organized by the European captain."
Business,"American Funds sells mutual funds you could bring home to meet your parents: the funds are always described with words like  quot;steady, quot;  quot;solid, quot; and  quot;dependable. quot;"
Sports,"More than a few fans expressed displeasure that they spent \$40 for practice-round tickets to the 35th Ryder Cup, yet didn't see Phil Mickelson either of the last two days at Oakland Hills Country Club."
Business,The first woman to lead the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge is stepping down as director of one of the nation's leading biological research centers to return full time to her research.
Sports,"When the Old Colony League was trimmed to just four teams during the offseason, the spotlight was quickly cast on Bridgewater-Raynham's game at Marshfield Oct. 29."
Business,"Museum Towers, a six-year-old luxury high-rise apartment complex overlooking the Charles River in East Cambridge, sold this week for what is believed to be a record per-unit price in Greater Boston, and will be converted to condominiums ranging from \$350,000 to \$750,000."
Sports,"TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 NONLEAGUE -- BC High at Bridgewater-Raynham, 4; Malden at Melrose, 6:30; Taunton at Attleboro, 7; Brockton at Barnstable, 7; Lynn Classical at Cambridge, 7; Winchester at Catholic Memorial, 7; Durfee at Falmouth, 7; Peabody at Salem, 7; Medford vs. Woburn at Burlington, 7; Malden Catholic at Revere, 7; Somerville at North Quincy, 7; Xaverian at Waltham, ..."
Sports,"Correction: A correction in Thursday's paper gave incorrect scores for two high school football games. Brockton defeated BC High, 12-8, and Durfee beat Barnstable, 14-13."
Sports,Billerica's furious comeback attempt fell short as Jerry Freed intercepted three passes to lead Marshfield to a 27-15 win last night.
Business,"  The unusual strategy adopted by the Federal Reserve in the summer of 2003 for stoking the US economy without cutting interest rates was a clear success, researchers at the US central bank have concluded in a new study."
Business,"In a first for the US cellphone industry, Cingular Wireless LLC yesterday began offering a handset specially designed for blind and vision-impaired people, with software that can convert virtually everything on the phone screen -- including text messages -- to synthesized speech."
Business,"  Starting next week, all airline passengers must take off their jackets before passing through metal detectors and more will be subjected to pat down searches and checks for explosives, the Transportation Security Administration said yesterday."
Business,"  Delta Air Lines Inc. managers and pilots will meet again today, and likely negotiate through the weekend, to find a way to keep the airline staffed with pilots, as many opt for early retirement."
World,The Easyjet founder teams up with UK download service Wippit to enter the online music market.
World,"UNITED NATIONS Annan backs US bid on Sudan resolution Secretary General Kofi Annan yesterday threw his weight behind a US-drafted resolution on Sudan's Darfur region, saying the Security Council should adopt it immediately to stop atrocities.  quot;It is urgent to act now. Civilians are still being attacked and fleeing their villages as we speak, quot; Annan told reporters of the resolution ..."
World,"  Britain, Australia, and a former US official, stung by criticism from UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, insisted yesterday that their countries' military action in Iraq was legal."
World,"  A highly classified US intelligence assessment that lays out dismal predictions for the future of Iraq    including the possibility of civil war by 2005    mirrors assessments that are being made by analysts around the world, according to diplomats and members of the intelligence community."
World,  A court sentenced Tempo magazine editor Bambang Harymurti yesterday to one year in prison for defamation and inciting unrest in a case watched by press freedom advocates.
Sci/Tech,Sony warns that it does not expect profits at its home electronics business to recover  in the normally busy Christmas season.
Sci/Tech,The third outing for the Burnout franchise offers jaw-dropping action that is difficult to fault and perilously addictive.
Business,"WASHINGTON: New data yesterday showed US inflation in check, with consumer prices up a modest 0.1 per cent in August, giving the Federal Reserve room go slow on boosting interest rates."
Business,"(CBS/AP) Perhaps it has happened to you or someone you know: a job lost to a faceless competitor continents away, as part of the trend that has seen millions of jobs shift from the US to overseas in the past few years."
Sci/Tech,Businesses don #39;t have to dump Windows to test drive free or low-price applications whose use may improve the bottom line. Sometimes the big software vendors act like their customers are locked into the proprietary products they sell.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Miami-Dade County #39;s IT operations center serves the largest metropolitan area in the state of Florida and is staffed around the clock."
Sports,"Greg Rusedski, has booked himself a place in the quarter finals at Delray Beach in Florida after his straight sets 6-3, 6-4 win over Matias Boeker."
Sports,Last race: Jeremy Mayfield won his first race in more than four years and advanced to the championship chase by taking the Chevrolet 400 at Richmond International Raceway.
Sci/Tech,Businesses don't have to dump Windows to test drive free or low-price applications whose use may improve the bottom line.
Business,"Singapore #39;s largest media publisher and the city-state #39;s biggest free-to-air broadcaster will take stakes in each others #39; operations, the two companies said Friday, four years after the industry was deregulated to boost competition."
Sports,Bernard Hopkins is experiencing flashbacks before his undisputed middleweight title showdown with Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand tomorrow night.
Sports," Curt Schilling got his 20th win on the eve of the Red Sox #39;s big series with the Yankees. Now he wants much more.  quot;In a couple of weeks, hopefully, it will get a lot better, quot; he said after becoming "
World,"Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi headed to Mexico to seal a free trade agreement after pledging to push for stronger relations between Japan and Brazil, South America #39;s largest country."
World,Defense ministers from five European states signed here Friday morning a Declaration of intent on set up a European gendarmerie force.
Sci/Tech,easyJet founder turns to 'easyJet for iPod generation' service
World, Rio Ferdinand plans to repay a debt of honour to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson for standing by him when he returns from his eight month ban for missing a drugs test against Liverpool on Monday.
World," India's annual wholesale price inflation rate fell to 7.81 percent in the year to Sept. 4 due to lower prices of oilseeds and poultry and a higher base effect, data showed on Friday."
Business," U.S. Treasuries were higher on Friday,  after cementing in Asia their New York data driven gains  Thursday and awaiting the University of Michigan consumer  sentiment index later in the session."
World," U.S. warplanes launched fresh air  strikes overnight around the rebel held city of Falluja,  killing about 60 foreign fighters loyal to Jordanian militant  Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the U.S. military said on Friday."
World," Three suspected Taliban members have been  arrested for trying to kill Afghan President Hamid Karzai by  firing a rocket at his helicopter during his first election  campaign trip outside Kabul, officials said on Friday."
Sports,"TODAY AUTO RACING 3 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Sylvania 300 qualifying at N.H. International Speedway, Loudon, N.H., TNT PRO BASEBALL 7 p.m. -- Red Sox at New York Yankees, Ch. 38, WEEI (850) (on cable systems where Ch. 38 is not available, the game will air on NESN); Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, ESPN 6 p.m. -- Eastern League finals: ..."
World,"South African unions and government officials meet to try and thrash out a pay deal, as more strikes loom next week."
Sports,"As boating goes, it may be summer's version of snowshoeing -- inexpensive and easy to learn. For those reasons, not to mention the beauty and exercise factors, the number of sea kayakers grows by great leaps every season as these little boats -- some costing under \$500 -- proliferate on every New England shore."
Sports,"Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway (TNT, green flag shortly after 1 p.m.) is going to take some serious 'splainin, especially for those who fall into the category of casual NASCAR viewers."
World,Johnny Cash's instruments and possessions raise almost \$4m (2.2) after a three-day auction in New York.
Business,"Philippine shares finished lower Friday for the fourth straight session, led by losses in blue chip Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co."
Sci/Tech,"As a boy, Will Wright liked to fiddle with models. The man behind The Sims phenomenon liked to make ships, planes, and most things mechanical."
Business, Japan's financial regulator on Friday  ordered the Japanese commercial banking unit of Citigroup Inc.  to close four offices for violating banking laws.
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> has settled for an undisclosed sum part of a  potentially multi billion dollar lawsuit over its pension plan,  a Wednesday court filing shows."
Business,"Australian stocks rose as Metcash Trading Ltd. had its biggest gain in almost four years after Citigroup Inc. raised the stock #39;s rating, citing an offer to buy Foodland Associated Ltd."
Business,"NEW YORK : US blue chips ended lower on Monday on higher oil prices and an analyst downgrade of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer; but techs managed a small gain, helped by an upgrade for Apple Computer."
World,Radical Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev purportedly took responsibility Friday for a recent series of terrorist attacks in Russia.
Business,TALKS between the United States and the European Union over subsidies for rival aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing ended last night without agreement.
Business,The death and destruction inflicted by Hurricane Ivan confirms that Southwest Floridians #39; fears of the powerful hurricane were well justified.
Sports,"Delray Beach  Matias Boeker learned a couple of valuable lessons at his first ATP event this week. First, he #39;s done driving himself to tournaments after being involved in a multiple "
Sports,These are some of the questions waiting to be answered heading into this weekend #39;s first race of NASCAR #39;s inaugural Chase for the Championship.
Sports,RIO FERDINAND plans to repay Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson for standing by him when he returns against Liverpool on Monday after an eight-month ban for missing a drugs test.
World,"Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility on Friday for the Russian school siege in which more than 320 hostages were killed, half of them children, and "
World,Unions and government officials are meeting in South Africa on Friday in an attempt to thrash out a pay deal to avert a new wave of strikes next week.
World,"US forces launched fresh attacks in and near the restive Iraqi city of Falluja overnight, killing about 60 foreign fighters, the US military said on Friday."
Sports, Barry Bonds left Milwaukee without No. 700. Aramis Ramirez left the Cincinnati Reds in awe.
World," A car bomb exploded near a police station in central Baghdad on Friday, and a thick column of smoke was seen rising from the east side of the Tigris river, Iraqi police and witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp.  has settled for an undisclosed sum part of a potentially multi billion dollar lawsuit over its pension plan, a Wednesday court filing shows."
Business," Basic producers helped European shares  turn positive on Friday, but telecoms firm Cable   Wireless  bucked the firmer trend after unveiling a hefty investment and  volatile oil prices kept investors cautious."
Business," Ford Motor Co. on Friday is expected to announce its plans for its main Jaguar factory in the UK, which could include closing the factory."
Sci/Tech,"  Apple Computer #39;s three month old European iTunes service came under attack Wednesday from Britain #39;s Consumers #39; Association, which asked the Office of Fair Trading, a business watchdog, to investigate why the service #39;s prices are higher than "
Sci/Tech,America Online (AOL) has ditched Microsoft #39;s Sender ID technology in favour of Sender Policy Framework (SPF). The move follows concerns over Sender ID voiced by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) earlier this week.
Sci/Tech,"Police thought it was a case of boneheaded teen bragging when the tip came in. But then they found homemade bombs, school blueprints, an assault rifle and shotguns stashed in his basement and attic."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec has revoked its decision to blacklist a program that allows Web surfers in China to browse government-blocked Web sites. The move follows reports that the firm labelled the Freegate program, which "
Sports,Greg Rusedski brushed aside American Matias Boeker in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Millennium International tournament in Florida.
Sports,"For the fight of his life, undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins chose some music that says something about his life. When he enters the ring Saturday to face Oscar De La Hoya, it won #39;t be to pulsating rap."
Sports,"Talk about a roller-coaster ride for the 35-year-old racer from Owensboro, Ky., who made the drive of his life last Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway."
Sports,  Despite all the spotlight and all the hype    how often does ESPN put a weekday afternoon baseball game on TV?    Barry Bonds didn #39;t hit his 700th home run Thursday.
Sports,"AMERICAN rider John Hopkins upset pre-race favourites, including world champion Valentino Rossi, to take provisional pole today for the weekend Japan Grand Prix with a record lap time on the first practice day."
World,Indonesian police have made their first arrest in connection with last week #39;s bombing at the Australian embassy in Jakarta. Police chief Da #39;i Bachtiar said a man had been arrested for carrying explosives for 
World,"A car bomb has exploded near a police station in central Baghdad and a thick column of smoke was seen rising from the east side of the Tigris river, Iraqi police and witnesses say."
World, A former U.S. army sergeant who deserted  to North Korea nearly four decades ago left a U.S. military  base near Tokyo on Tuesday for a new life with his family in  his Japanese wife's home town.
World,"  The draft of a report from the top US inspector in Iraq concludes that Saddam Hussein had no weapons stockpiles, but there were signs of dormant programs he hoped to revive at a later time, according to people familiar with the findings."
World,"  UN nuclear inspectors are negotiating with Iran for access to as many as four military sites that have programs or equipment that could be diverted to development of nuclear weapons, diplomats at the International Atomic Energy Agency said yesterday."
World,"SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Tropical Storm Jeanne brought heavy rain and winds to the Dominican Republic yesterday after killing two people in Puerto Rico, as the latest in a stream of Atlantic storms crossed the Caribbean toward the United States."
World,"A deal to dismantle the IRA and revive Northern Irelands power-sharing administration is taking shape, SDLP leader Mark Durkan claimed today."
World,"Election-eve opinion polls in Indonesia suggest the country is headed for a change of president. Ahead of Monday #39;s vote, incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri is well behind her former security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, polls suggest."
Sci/Tech," Basic producers helped European shares turn positive on Friday, but telecoms firm Cable   Wireless bucked the firmer trend after unveiling a hefty investment and volatile oil prices kept investors cautious."
Business," World oil prices rose on Friday on  worries that the ongoing storm season in the U.S. Gulf would  continue to hamper energy production and imports, delaying  vital pre winter stock building."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices were higher on  Friday, cementing gains made the previous day, in the face of  growing speculation that the pace of U.S. interest rate hikes  could slow."
Sci/Tech," People could land on Mars in the next 20 to 30 years provided scientists can find water on the red planet, the head of NASA's surface exploration mission said on Wednesday."
World, A cloud of confusion surrounded a widely  reported explosion in North Korea last week with South Korea  saying on Friday its latest assessment was that no blast at all  occurred at the suspected site.
Sports,"As his position with Renault for the final three races of 2004 was announced today, Jacques Villeneuve spoke positively about the future."
Sports,"Peck, golf marketing manager for General Motors Corp. #39;s Buick division, helped remove Woods #39; clubs from his regular golf bag, which features Buick logos and crests on the strap, front, sides and even on the golf umbrella tucked into the bag."
Business,"Union leaders today arrived at luxury car-maker Jaguar for crucial talks over the future of the Coventry Browns Lane plant. The factory, which opened in 1951 and currently employs "
Sports,The Chase for the Nextel Cup will begin in earnest Sunday with the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. It will be the first event of NASCAR #39;s inaugural 10 
Sports,Anaheim got help from Seattle errors and scored four runs in the eighth inning Thursday in a 6-1 win over the Mariners. The Angels stayed two games behind first-place Oakland in the American League West.
Business," U.S. Treasury prices were higher on Friday, cementing gains made the previous day, in the face of growing speculation that the pace of U.S. interest rate hikes could slow."
Business, U.S. stocks were set for a steady start on Friday with a billion dollar share buyback plan at Texas Instruments  lending some backbone to the technology sector.
Business," The United States has plenty of fuel in storage for winter heating thanks to near full throttle refinery production, but household energy bills are still likely to be up sharply, the head of the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Friday."
World," British based banking giant HSBC Holdings is to team up with Shanxi Trust and Investment Corp to form a joint venture fund management company in China, HSBC announced."
Sci/Tech, Alcatel  has expanded its foothold in the key North American market with the acquisition of a mobile software provider and a conference technology business for  #36;277 million.
World, Australia was investigating whether a foreigner found dead in central Iraq could be one of two Australians allegedly kidnapped in the country earlier this week.
Business," U.S. stocks were set for a steady start  on Friday with a billion dollar share buyback plan at Texas  Instruments <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A> lending some backbone to the technology  sector."
Business," The United States has plenty of fuel in  storage for winter heating thanks to near full throttle  refinery production, but household energy bills are still  likely to be up sharply, the head of the U.S. Energy  Information Administration (EIA) said on Friday."
Business," Alcatel <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CGEP.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CGEP.PA</A> has expanded its  foothold in the key North American market with the acquisition  of a mobile software provider and a conference technology  business for  $277 million."
Sports, LAS VEGAS (Sports Network) - Mike Sanford has been hired as  the ninth head football coach at UNLV. The former Utah  offensive coach takes over for the retired John Robinson.
World," At least 13 Iraqis were killed in a  suicide car bomb attack on a major police checkpoint in central  Baghdad on Friday, an Interior Ministry spokesman said."
World," Indonesian police have made their first  arrest over a car bombing outside the Australian embassy last  week, detaining a man they said on Friday had helped their top  suspect prepare the attack."
World,"Jaguar's historic Brown's Lane factory in Coventry is to close, Ford has confirmed, with 400 jobs expected to be lost."
World," Always rivals, barely friends, finally partners..."
Sci/Tech,Fans of wireless internet access can now find their nearest wi-fi hotspot using their mobile phone.
Business,Business leaders in the West Midlands are bracing themselves for the potentially disastrous impact of any decision to close the local Jaguar factory.
Business,"US stocks were set for a steady start on Friday with a billion dollar share buyback plan at Texas Instruments (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) lending some backbone to the technology sector."
Business,"NeoPharm Inc., a biotechnology company developing cancer treatments, said it regained ownership of two cancer compounds after Pfizer Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Shopping for a digital camera is stressful. Most stores carry a fraction of the 200-plus cameras on the market, and except at specialty stores, salespeople aren #39;t much help."
Sports,"MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - Cricket Australia said it is powerless to intervene in the wrangle over television rights for the much-awaited tour of India later this month."
Sports,An Israeli football team which includes both Arab and Jewish players is to kick off its first big international match on Thursday evening in the UEFA cup.
Sports,"CINCINNATI, Ohio - While there were 32 active players on the Chicago Cubs roster Thursday night at Great American Ball Park, it was the Aramis Ramirez show with which folks were treated to in the Queen City."
World,"Five European Union (EU) member states signed a declaration of intent here Friday for a European gendarmerie force, marking a new milestone in the bloc #39;s road to independent defense building."
Business,"September 17, 2004 -- Consumer prices rose only 0.1 percent in August, led by a decline in gas and car prices, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday."
Business,"  Orders for chip equipment placed with North American manufacturers declined in August and could decline further in coming months, an industry trade group said late Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's new internet streaming service attempts to replicate terrestrial stations, without all the annoying chatter -- and without permission. By Randy Dotinga."
Sci/Tech,What once was the exclusive state of astronauts -- weightlessness -- is now available to anyone with a few grand to spare. Xeni Jardin goes for a ride on a commercial zero-gravity flight.
World," President Bush sought support from congressional leaders of both parties Monday for his proposal to overhaul Social Security, which promises to be a hotly contested political issue during his second term."
Sci/Tech,The first film to be shot entirely against a blue screen boasts a striking visual style and deft references to adventure classics. But ultimately it's a bland tale. Jason Silverman reviews Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
Sci/Tech,"Kryptonite's near-indestructible bike locks can be opened in seconds with a cheap plastic pen. This is pretty bad for Kryptonite: The same lock is widely used in vending machines, security panels and vehicle security products. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,An asteroid with a wild orbit is about to zoom by our planet. Plus: Solving the mystery of the Pioneer anomaly could take decades.... A biologist finds a chunk of space shuttle Columbia. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,A watchdog group asks a consumer-protection agency to look into the higher price of songs on Apple's British version of its iTunes service. Wendy M. Grossman reports from London.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's antispam Sender ID technology continues to get the cold shoulder. Now AOL adds its voice to a growing chorus of businesses and organizations shunning the proprietary e-mail authentication system.
World," Jaguar car production is to end at a plant in Coventry, Warwickshire, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs because of weak demand for the luxury brand, US parent company Ford announced."
Sci/Tech," A tiny yet important crack has opened, with little notice, in the great Windows monopoly that surrounds personal computing."
Sports," Canadian Jacques Villeneuve will race  the last three grands prix of the season for Renault, the  Formula One team said on Friday."
World," Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed  responsibility on Friday for the Russian school siege in which  more than 320 hostages were killed, half of them children, and  threatened more attacks by any means he saw fit."
World," The Pakistani army fired mortar  bombs and artillery shells at suspected mountain hideouts of al  Qaeda linked militants in a remote tribal region on Friday, but  there were no details of casualties, witnesses said."
World,"At least 12 people die in an explosion at a fuel pipeline on the outskirts of Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos."
World,The Indian cabinet agrees to repeal a controversial anti-terrorism law which it says has been misused.
Sci/Tech,The solution to one of the thorniest problems in the Middle East may be taking shape on an anonymous-looking building site in south-west Israel.
Business,EDS (Electronic Data Systems) warned yesterday that its third quarter earnings would take a significant hit from US Airways #39; Chapter 11 filing on Sunday.
Business,"Canadian central bank chief David Dodge told Finance Minister Ralph Goodale in July the country #39;s chances of steady economic and job growth are the best in years, a rosier assessment than his public statements on the matter."
Business,Eastman Kodak Company and IBM will work together to develop and manufacture image sensors used in such consumer products as digital still cameras and camera phones.
Business,"Insurers breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as Hurricane Ivan skirted New Orleans as well as the heart of the Gulf of Mexico #39;s oil region, saving the companies billions of dollars in claims."
Business,  The AFL CIO cranked up its campaign to stop the export of US jobs on Thursday by starting a database designed to track companies that outsource jobs overseas.
Sports,Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will be out for several weeks following a hamstring injury sustained in Thursday #39;s UEFA Cup match.
Sports,"The Cubs third baseman homered, doubled and homered in his first three at-bats against Reds starting pitcher Josh Hancock at Great American Ball Park."
Sports,"It could have been the Candlestick crowds crooning  quot;Deuuuce quot; instead of those in New Orleans. The 49ers were enamored with Saints running back Deuce McAllister before the 2001 draft, when McAllister went to the Saints with the 23rd overall pick."
World,Afghan officials say they have arrested three suspects in connection with a rocket attack on a helicopter carrying President Hamid Karzai.
World,"A government source told Reuters he expected  quot;huge quot; casualties from Friday #39;s explosion, adding police officers were among the dead."
Business," U.S. stocks were set to move slightly  higher at the open on Friday with a  $1 billion share buyback at  Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A> supporting technology stocks,  although rising oil prices could limit gains."
Business," European shares hit a fresh 10 week high  on Friday as a positive report on Chinese steel demand boosted  ore producers such as Anglo American, while French utility  Veolia rose after posting solid first half earnings."
Sports, Ford said on Friday its Jaguar Formula  One team would pull out of the sport at the end of the 2004  season.
Business," Sexual harassment complaints by men are becoming more common, according to a published report. Follow the news that matters to you."
Business,"US stocks were set to move slightly higher at the open on Friday with a \$1 billion share buyback at Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) supporting "
Business, The Alaska Air Group has a marketing agreement with Delta Air Lines that will give passengers a wider choice of destinations.
Business,"3Com (COMS: news, chart, profile) reported a loss of \$35.5 million, or 9 cents a share, compared with a loss of \$106 million, or 29 cents a share, in the same period a year ago."
Sci/Tech,"Instead of  quot;Think Different, quot; perhaps Apple Computer #39;s slogan should be  quot;Price Different, quot; says a group of disgruntled UK music fans."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec Corp., the world #39;s largest maker of antivirus software, agreed to acquire closely held consultant At Stake Inc., which identifies programming faults in software, for an undisclosed sum."
Sci/Tech,THE US Federal Trade Commission said that it had released a report which assessed whether offering bounties to turn in spammers would help stem the flood.
Sci/Tech,"EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou said on Friday he would launch a music download service in the coming weeks, a year after he lost a music copyright infringement lawsuit to the British music industry."
Sci/Tech,"Boarding a flight would no longer mean doing away with your communication on your cell phone, with Airbus having developed technology that enables passengers to use their mobiles without interrupting navigational systems."
Sci/Tech,IBM has extended its range of radio frequency identification (RFID) offerings with a suite of services targeting industrial companies and mid-market businesses.
Sports,"Tonight #39;s game: In their only outing against Lowry this season, coming after the rookie relieved Schmidt, the Padres amassed nine hits and four runs in three innings."
Sports,England #39;s kamikaze approach undermined the start of their ICC Champions Trophy showdown with Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl. Both captain Michael Vaughan and Andrew Strauss brought about their own downfalls with 
World,"Chechen rebel Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for this month #39;s hostage-taking at a Russian school, in which at least 339 died, and for four other terrorist attacks in recent weeks, according to a rebel Web site."
World,"A suicide car bomber killed at least 13 people in an attack on a police checkpoint in Baghdad on Friday, after a night of US air strikes around rebel-held Falluja that killed scores."
Business,"Williams Cos. Inc. has scrapped efforts to sell its power business as the depressed wholesale market has damaged prospects for selling the unit, the natural gas company said on Thursday."
Sports,Sri Lanka gained ground in the opening stages of the Champions Trophy game against England at the Rose Bowl. England made a steady start before losing Vikram Solanki and captain Michael Vaughan as they reached 54-2 off 15.
World,"Michael Jackson's maid acted suspiciously during a raid at his ranch, a sheriff's deputy tells a court."
Business,"Luxury carmaker Jaguar said Friday it was stopping production at a factory in central England, resulting in a loss of 1,100 jobs, following poor sales in the key US market."
Business,"The federal government #39;s sale of its remaining 19 stake in Petro-Canada is imminent, ending Ottawa #39;s 29-year presence in the oilpatch, say sources in the investment community and the oil producer."
Business,"Williams Cos. Inc. (WMB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is offering to exchange up to 43.9 million of its Feline PACS securities in a bid to reduce its overall debt, the natural gas company said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation, which develops both the Mozilla and Firefox browsers and their underlying Gecko browsing engine, has noted that downloads of the Firefox browser have doubled from 3 million for version 0.8 to 6 million for version 0.9."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has offered a security chip on some of its ThinkPad laptops, and the company will now be offering a similar technology on select desktop models."
Sci/Tech,"Iomega is soon expected to ship its first network-attached storage (NAS) device based on wireless networking technology. Called the NAS 100d, the product will be marketed as an entry-level "
Sci/Tech,"NAHANT, Mass. - Joseph Ayers was crouched over a laptop computer in a cool cinder-block shed barely big enough to house a riding lawn mower, watching a black lobster through a rectangular acrylic window."
Sports,"John Hopkins caused a surprise by claiming provisional pole position this morning for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The Suzuki rider, who has endured a mediocre season so far, stole the limelight from "
Sci/Tech,The writer of an online journal describing her life as a London call girl has signed off.
Business, Ford Motor Co.  on Friday raised its third quarter and 2004 profit forecasts because of strength in its financial services business and cost improvements in its car operations.
Sci/Tech," Japan's Sony Corp is expected to unveil a  smaller version of its popular PlayStation 2 game console on  October 26, The Hollywood Reporter said on its Web site, citing  retailers and industry analysts."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Sony Corp is expected to unveil a smaller version of its popular PlayStation 2 game console on October 26, The Hollywood Reporter said on its Web site, citing retailers and industry analysts."
World," French director Claude Lelouch has decided to show his new film ""Les Parisiens"" free across France to try to prove wrong the critics who have panned it."
Sci/Tech,A judge is ordering Microsoft Corp. to pay \$112.5 million to attorneys who successfully sued the software maker for monopolizing a segment of California's market.
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks Corp. warned Thursday that its full-year growth is expected to trail the industry, rather than lead it as the company had predicted as recently as a month ago."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Texas Instruments Inc., the\largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Thursday said it\plans to buy back \$1 billion in stock and boost its quarterly\dividend by more than 17 percent, becoming the latest\technology company to return extra cash to investors.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Organized labor is starting to track companies that ship U.S. jobs overseas and will make the information available to the public in a database.
Sci/Tech,"  Genesis team scientists and engineers continue their work on the mission's sample return canister in a specially constructed clean room at the U.S. Army Proving Ground in Dugway, Utah..."
Sci/Tech,"  China's space program is expecting government approval this year to build a new and more powerful rocket that will serve as the nation's vehicle to explore the moon, state media said reported.       According to Luan Enjie, director in chief of China's lunar exploration program, the new generation carrier rocket will be developed over the next eight years, Xinhua news agency said..."
Sci/Tech,"Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan have cost NASA a least a week's worth of work and upset its tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, throwing into doubt the space agency's plans to launch Discovery in early spring."
Sci/Tech,The fiesty software giant calls its recent slowdown in application sales a one-time fluke. Some say it's symptomatic of bigger problems
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says getting funding for the nanotechnology Manhattan Project is the right idea. But is anybody listening?
Sci/Tech,"""End-to-end"" systems seen as next evolution in network defense, but incompatible products could hurt customers."
Sci/Tech,Eleven charged in 'Digital Marauder' case that could hit \$87 million.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Episode 31</strong> Breaking news from the proxy server
Business,Ford has raised its third-quarter and 2004 profit forecasts because of strength in its financial services business and cost improvements in its car operations.
Sci/Tech,"EasyJet owners the EasyGroup has entered the digital music business in tandem with UK operator, Wippit. The partners aim to launch the easyMusic."
Sci/Tech,"An optical illusion has caused astronomers to overestimate the size of a class of giant stars by a factor of two, according to new observations."
Sci/Tech,"NAHANT, Mass.--Joseph Ayers was crouched over a laptop in a cool cinder block shed barely big enough to house a ride-on lawn mower, watching a boxy-shelled black lobster through a rectangular acrylic window."
Sports,"Jaguar have announced that they will pull out of Formula One at the end of the year. Joe Greenwell, company chairman and chief executive, said that revealed financial reasons were behind the company #39;s decision to end interest in the sport."
World,"A Norwegian peace envoy is wrapping up a visit to Sri Lanka, with no sign of any breakthrough in re-starting the country #39;s stalled peace process."
World,"Gunmen riding a motorcycle fatally shot a judge Friday when his car stopped at a traffic light, the most senior government figure to be killed in a Muslim separatist movement in southern Thailand, officials said."
World," Britain is prepared to send more troops to Iraq if necessary to safeguard elections planned for next year, Defense Secretary Geoff Hoon said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, Consumer group complains of higher prices in U.K. than elsewhere in Europe.
World, An 86 year old Nazi war crimes suspect testified Wednesday that he played only a subordinate role in the 1944 capture in Slovakia of U.S. agents and an American war correspondent who were later executed.
Business, Alcatel has expanded its foothold in the  key North American market with the acquisition of a mobile  software provider and a conference technology business for  $277  million.
World,The Maldives expresses regret over a  European parliament resolution to block a \$2m aid package.
Sports,"The 35th Ryder Cup starts at 1310 BST on Friday, when the opening fourball match between the USA and Europe is set to tee off at Oakland Hills, Detroit."
World,"A Buddhist judge was killed by a gunman on motorcycle in Thailand #39;s largely Muslim south on Friday as security officials and militants put bounties on their enemies, police officials said."
Business,Another Fed meeting looms with another quarter-point interest rate hike virtually assured. It may seem strange that the Fed continues to raise interest rates on the heels of a summer-long economic soft patch.
Business,Production is to cease at a Midlands factory where some of the world #39;s most iconic cars were made. Mark Tran looks at its history.
Business,"EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A manager for a company that provides security for the space shuttle sexually harassed male employees over a period of two years, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a lawsuit filed Thursday."
Business,"Retreating from an upbeat forecast it made just last month, Nortel Networks Corp. on Thursday warned that third-quarter sales will fall below its second quarter and 2004 revenue growth at "
Business,"Even before Ivan #39;s impact on the Panhandle, estimates in Florida top \$30-billion as the result of Charley and Frances. By JEFF HARRINGTON, Times Staff Writer."
Business,"Japan has ordered the commercial banking unit of Citigroup to close its Japanese private banking offices, shutting it out of the lucrative business and "
Business,Eleven people from across the US were indicted on Wednesday over alleged software piracy offences following the largest seizure of counterfeit Microsoft software to date.
Business,CIO cranked up its campaign to stop the export of US jobs yesterday by launching a new database designed to track companies that outsource jobs overseas.
Sci/Tech,"FTC says tracking them down won #39;t be cheap; rewards of up to \$250,000 needed, commission says. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Congress have backed a program encouraging  quot;bounty hunters quot; to track down e-mail spammers."
Sports,MARK HUGHES last night revealed he turned down a cushy number with Manchester United because he wanted to be his own man - and his own manager.
Sports,Sept 16: Cricket authorities will seek a clarification from the court whether they can prepare a contingency plan if the dispute between Zee Telefilms and ESPN-STAR is not resolved soon.
World,"A huge car bomb explosion in Rashid Street in central Baghdad resonated throughout the capital on Friday, causing several casualties, Qatar-based al-Jazeera satellite TV reported."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. , on Friday reported a smaller quarterly loss as it kept a tight rein on expenses and demand increased for digital televisions, notebook computers and other popular products."
World, Prime Ministers Tony Blair of Britain and Bertie Ahern of Ireland dug in with Northern Ireland's rival Catholic and Protestant parties for a second day of talks aimed at restoring the province's power sharing government.
World," A series of explosions rocked central Baghdad on Friday afternoon during a day of violence in the capital. The cause or exact location of the blasts was not immediately clear. The blasts came only hours after a suicide car bomb detonated near a row of parked police cars, killing at least five people and wounding 20."
World," Italy will stop applying EU sanctions against Libya next week even if the measures are not lifted by the European Union, Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu revealed."
World," India's aviation ministry is fighting a push to allow foreign airlines to buy into domestic carriers, pressing instead for local companies to expand overseas."
Sci/Tech, Eleven charged in 'Digital Marauder' case that could hit  #36;87 million.
Business, Ford Motor Co. on Friday raised its  third quarter and 2004 profit forecasts because of strength in  its financial services business and cost improvements in its  car operations.
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A>, on  Friday reported a smaller quarterly loss as it kept a tight  rein on expenses and demand increased for digital televisions,  notebook computers and other popular products."
Sci/Tech," Sea turtles are spawning in record numbers along Mexico's Pacific coast this year, thanks largely to stepped up protection against poachers, the nation's environmental watchdog said on Wednesday."
Sports," Jaguar will pull out of Formula One at  the end of 2004, with parent company Ford's engine maker  Cosworth also up for sale."
Sci/Tech, Federal and state officials plan to announce Friday an agreement to spend  #36;1.3 million over the next five years to save California's state fish.
Sci/Tech," Oregon researchers have started work on a new five year,  #36;10.3 million biodefense contract to find the proteins associated with bacteria that cause salmonella poisoning and typhoid fever, and the virus that causes monkeypox."
World,"People in the Gulf Coast city of Pensacola, Fla., emerged to find backyards flooded and light posts bent at right angles. Still, many said it could have been worse."
World," Hurricane Ivan was the deadliest hurricane to hit the United States since Floyd in 1999, but it could have been worse..."
World," President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia was preparing to take preventive action against terrorists, the Interfax news agency reported.    Putin said that ""now in Russia, we are seriously preparing to act preventively against terrorists,"" Interfax reported..."
Sci/Tech,The European plane maker Airbus says it foresees the use of mobile phones on aircraft by 2006.
Business,"Japan #39;s Sony Corp is expected to unveil a smaller version of its popular PlayStation 2 game console on October 26, The Hollywood Reporter said on its Web site, citing retailers and industry analysts."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM Corp. has begun using new security hardware from National Semiconductor Corp. in its desktop PCs in an effort to fend off viruses and hackers."
Sci/Tech,A new variant of the Internet worm MyDoom - Mydoom.Y - has anti-virus vendors puzzled. Not because they can #39;t do anything about it but because it comes along with a description of itself.
Sports,"The abandoned Roma v Dynamo Kiev game cannot be awarded to the Ukranians, as the two teams are involved in a group, rather than a knock-out between the two of them."
Sci/Tech,"  ESAs Huygens probe, now orbiting Saturn on board the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini spacecraft, is in good health and successfully passed its fifteenth In Flight Checkout on 14 September 2004.     This in flight checkout procedure was the last but one planned before separation of the Huygens probe from Cassini in December this year, and it included some specific activities that were intended to prepare for the separation..."
Sci/Tech,  Saturn's ring shadows appear wrapped in a harmonious symphony with the planet in this color view from the Cassini spacecraft.     Saturn and its rings would nearly fill the space between Earth and the Moon...
Sci/Tech,"Children's brains are hard-wired to learn languages and, in some cases, to improve upon them. That's the conclusion of a new study that followed several generations of deaf Nicaraguan children as they created their own sign language and then continuously tinkered it with each new group of signers."
Sci/Tech,"Compound in broccoli and other greens stops malignant cell growth    HealthDayNews -- The anticancer compound sulforaphane, found in vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts and kale, blocks the growth of late-stage breast cancer cells, a new study says.    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers say their finding, which appears in the September issue of the Journal of Nutrition, could help improve prevention and treatment of breast cancer..."
Sci/Tech,By DAVID B. CARUSO    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The nation's fertility clinics vary widely when it comes to how they perform one of the most delicate aspects of their jobs: disposing of unused frozen human embryos that were created to help infertile women become pregnant...
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON     WASHINGTON (AP) -- People worried about sudden cardiac arrest no longer need a doctor's prescription to buy devices that jump-start the heart.     The Food and Drug Administration for the first time agreed Thursday to let consumers go online and purchase the \$2,000 devices for home use..."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing its crackdown on software pirates, German police arrested a 46-year-old lawyer, two brothers, and a teenager on Thursday for allegedly selling illegal software, movies, games, and music through a commercial online service, according to the German Federation Against Copyright Theft (GVU)."
Sci/Tech," French telecommunications equipment specialist Alcatel SA has acquired a U.S. manufacturer of conferencing and collaboration products, eDial Inc., Alcatel said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"SAP AG has agreed to acquire the Swiss and U.S. business units of SAP Systems Integration AG (SAP SI), bringing its absorption of the company nearer to completion."
Sci/Tech,"Via Technologies Inc.'s next generation of desktop microprocessors, based on the Esther processor core, will be called C7, the company said Thursday. Mobile versions of the chip will be called C7-M."
Business,"EUGENE -- Recreational vehicle maker Country Coach has announced plans to hire 150 to 175 workers by the end of the year, the latest sign of the red-hot RV market."
Business,"year investigation by US law enforcement authorities has resulted in one of the largest seizures of fake software ever in the US and charges against 11 individuals, government officials say."
Sci/Tech,"By JENNIFER C. KERR    WASHINGTON (AP) -- What would it take to get someone to turn in one of those spammers who send millions of unwanted e-mails? At least \$100,000, the Federal Trade Commission figures..."
Sci/Tech,  A judge is ordering the Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) to pay  $112.5 million to attorneys who successfully sued the software maker for monopolizing a segment of California's market...
Sci/Tech,"By CURT ANDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- German computer chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG (IFX) has agreed to plead guilty to price fixing and will pay a \$160 million fine, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.    In a plea agreement filed in U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"By ROBERT WIELAARD    STRASBOURG, France (AP) -- Governments and private sector officials from around the world sought ways Thursday to jointly combat cybercrime, whose growth mirrors the phenomenal rise of the Internet's popularity.    At a conference organized by the Council of Europe, delegates from Europe, the United States, Australia and China digested new data pointing to an increasing problem of global proportions: How can national law stop those who commit fraud, spread racism, steal credit card numbers or sell child pornography worldwide, nonstop and just about anonymously?    On top of that, while fraud and copyright infringements remain the lion's share of cybercrime, there is rising concern about terrorists going online to spread more than just propaganda..."
Sci/Tech,"sl0wp0is0n writes  quot;Computerworld has published an interview with Microsoft #39;s chief Linux strategist, Martin Taylor. It #39;s interesting to find out that Microsoft thinks and predicts Novell (SuSE) will be the "
Sports,"Just why the United States team is considered the favorite in the Ryder Cup is a bit of a mystery, given the simple fact that the European team is 5-3-1 in the last nine matches."
Sports,"Jaguar will pull out of Formula One at the end of 2004, with parent company Ford #39;s engine maker Cosworth also up for sale. Ford #39;s bombshell announcement on Friday has huge "
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie  drew first blood for holders Europe with a birdie-three at the  first hole as the 35th Ryder Cup began at Oakland Hills under  cloudy skies on Friday."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A> on  Friday reported a smaller quarterly loss as it kept a tight  rein on expenses and demand increased for digital televisions,  notebook computers and other popular products."
World," An exhibit featuring a film about US President George W. Bush's home town in Texas won the Turner Prize, Britain's most prestigious art award, pipping a digital recreation of Osama bin Laden's house."
World, Iran said on Friday it might extend its  partial freeze of uranium enrichment in order to ease Western  fears about its nuclear ambitions but a U.S. official dismissed  this as a ploy to fend off tough U.N. action.
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - It appears as though Ron Zook did not have to wait too long to find another job. According to an ESPN."
World,All the action from Friday's fourballs as the USA and Europe lock horns at Oakland Hills.
World,A woman is allowed to bring Kenya's first lawsuit for alleged discrimination for being HIV positive.
Business,Reports of damage to several oil facilities and more storms on the way raise crude prices. LONDON (Reuters) - Crude prices climbed Friday as oil companies surveyed the damage wreaked by Hurricane Ivan after the storm pounded the key oil producing region.
Business,"Bee Washington Bureau. WASHINGTON - Trying to avert a trans-Atlantic trade war over government subsidies to Airbus, US and European negotiators found little to agree on Thursday during a five-hour meeting in Brussels, Belgium."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. raised its forecast for third-quarter earnings by 10 cents a share and said it would end unprofitable Jaguar car production at a Coventry, England, plant and pull out of Formula One racing."
Business,Canadian bonds rose and the dollar dropped after the government said so-called core inflation unexpectedly fell in August. The figures suggested policy makers may lift their key interest rate less than predicted this year.
Business,CHICAGO United Airlines officials say they need to cut an additional 500 (m) million dollars in costs to help the carrier fly out of bankruptcy.
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc., the No. 2 US electronics chain, said its second-quarter loss narrowed to \$11.9 million as the company sold more plasma-screen televisions and benefited from the acquisition of a Canadian retailer."
Business,"The federal government closed its window on the oil industry Thursday, saying that it is selling its last 19 per cent stake in Calgary-based Petro-Canada."
Sci/Tech,"AOL is the latest and largest company to back away from Microsoft #39;s Sender ID software, designed to cut spam by identifying the source of the email."
Sci/Tech,Greek entrepreneur Stelios Haji-Iouannou said today he was expanding his Easy business empire with a new online music download service.
Sci/Tech,Soon you could be using your mobile phone on flights as easily as you do on the High Street. A two-year investigation has shown that mobiles can be used on planes without interfering with navigation systems.
Sports,Colin Montgomerie drew first blood for holders Europe with a birdie-three at the first hole as the 35th Ryder Cup began at Oakland Hills under cloudy skies on Friday.
Sports,"Trevor Sinclair is Manchester City #39;s only doubt after picking up a knock in the game against Everton. Antoine Sibierski stands by to replace him, but Steve McManaman is still out with an Achilles problem."
World," United States forces pounded suspected hideouts of an al Qaeda linked group in and around the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah and battled insurgents in Baghdad on Friday, killing at least 44 people, the military and the health ministry "
World,  Masked gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a Briton from their Baghdad residence on Thursday in an attack that appeared to herald a new level of danger for foreign civilians in Iraq.
World,"President Vladimir Putin says Russia is  quot;seriously preparing to act preventively against terrorists, quot; the Interfax news agency reported."
World,A series of explosions rocked central Baghdad on Friday afternoon during a day of violence in the capital. The cause or exact location of the blasts was not immediately clear.
Business,"News that the assembly of Jaguar cars in Coventry will stop was greeted with dismay locally today. Residents in the village of Allesley, where the Browns Lane factory is based, expressed "
Sci/Tech,"Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is in news these days. And it is the middleware that gives meaning to the collection activity of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers, turning the data for usable purposes."
Sci/Tech,Neither pundits nor the general population in 2003 would ever have predicted just how strong of a year 2004 would be for Apple Computer.
Business," World oil prices surged almost a dollar  on Friday on worries that the ongoing storm season in the U.S.  Gulf would continue to hamper energy production and imports,  delaying vital pre winter stock building."
Business," Stocks were set to open higher on  Friday after Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings  forecasts, while a  $1 billion share buyback at Texas  Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A> could support technology stocks."
Business, Treasury yields held near five months  lows on Friday as the market digested recent hefty gains while  awaiting a key reading on the U.S. consumer.
World,"More than 100,000 German filmgoers see a controversial movie about Adolf Hitler on its opening night."
World,"By the families' own count, there are 122 victims of the school siege in Beslan, Russia, not yet identified or found."
World," Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were paired for the first time in Friday's opening match of the Ryder Cup, a dynamic twosome that hoped to get the United States rolling toward bringing the chalice back to this side of the Atlantic..."
World,"A suicide attacker detonated a car packed with explosives in front of a row of parked police cars in central Baghdad on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding 20, officials said."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. reported a smaller quarterly loss Friday as it kept a tight rein on expenses and demand increased for digital televisions, notebook computers and other popular products."
Sports,"Rossi heads to Japan with a 29-point lead over Sete Gibernau thanks to a stunning victory et Estoril two weeks ago, but for all his six success this season, you can bet your house that The Doctor will be giving it everything he #39;s got to deny Honda victory "
Sports,Citroen #39;s championship leader Sebastien Loeb made a flying start to the Rally of Britain on Friday to seize the lead from Ford #39;s overnight front-runner Francois Duval.
World,"A US air strike on a  quot;terrorist meeting site quot; in Falluja Thursday night killed approximately 60 foreign fighters with ties to known terrorist leader Abu Musab Al Zarqawi, the Coalition Press Information Center said."
Sci/Tech,"The UK opens a national centre for women scientists, engineers and technologists to combat under-representation in the field."
Sports,"San Diego State is going to the Big House to convene with a Forbes 500 athletic corporation, the dynamic octopus known as the University of Michigan."
Sci/Tech,By ANICK JESDANUN     NEW YORK (AP) -- Add America Online Inc. to the growing list of companies and organizations shunning a spam-fighting proposal from Microsoft Corp...
Sci/Tech,"For centuries, Japan's kimono-makers have relied on stencils, paintbrushes and hours of labor to turn out their elaborate and graceful creations. Kimono designer Yuko Iwakuma uses some more up-to-date tools: a computer and an ink-jet printer."
Sci/Tech,American Red Cross and Ask Jeeves Help Hurricane Victims\\Ask Jeeves today announced that the Company has teamed with the American Red Cross to aid victims of the recent hurricanes and other disasters. Ask Jeeves has launched redcross.ask.com to offer people an easy way to help the Red Cross. Ask Jeeves ...
World, South African students at a high school in a township outside Durban were treated to a special science lesson delivered by Indian President Abdul Kalam.
Sci/Tech,"Claiming grid technology continues to expand outside its traditional scientific and research markets, IBM on Friday is announcing that several grid-based commercial projects built on IBM platforms have been launched, including one at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."
Sci/Tech,European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS has taken issue with part of the European Union's (E.U.'s) antitrust decision against Microsoft Corp. and has filed a petition with the court handling the software maker's appeal.
Business,"Luxury carmaker Jaguar said Friday it was stopping assembly work at its headquarters and cutting 1,150 jobs as a result of overproduction and poor sales in the key US market."
Business,"The current recovery of the global economy is dampened by risks that could give rise to financial and exchange-rate instability and to a slowdown in growth, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW) announced today that the Voq Professional Phone(TM) is now available in North America through members of Intel #39;s Product Dealer (IPD) program.
Sports,"US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova extended her streak to eight wins in a row on tour at the WTA stop in Bali Thursday, defeating Aussie qualifier Sam Stosur in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals."
Sports,"Tokyo, Japan (Sports Network) - Japan #39;s baseball players have decided to go on strike for the first time in the 70-year history of the sport in that nation."
Sports," quot;It #39;s time to resurrect my career. quot; Those were Vince Carter #39;s words to the Toronto Star yesterday, making public his demands to be traded."
World,"Dozens of people were killed in a petroleum pipeline explosion in the commercial capital Lagos early on Thursday morning, Nigerian police said on Friday ."
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment stagnated in early September, according to a survey released on Friday, as doubts about the economy and the job market persisted."
Sports," No shots, no saves, no goals. The National Hockey League locked out its players, threatening to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004 05 season and perhaps beyond in an effort by management to gain massive economic change."
Sci/Tech," U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday after Ford Motor Co.  raised its earnings forecasts, but Qualcomm Inc.  weighed on the Nasdaq index after the wireless technology company said it would review how it accounts for technology royalties."
World," A diplomat who visited the site of a huge explosion in North Korea said Friday he saw no evidence it was caused by a nuclear test, and South Korean officials said mushroom shaped plume thought to be from the blast may have instead been a natural cloud formation."
Business," Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CTB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CTB.N</A> on  Friday said it agreed to sell an automotive parts  business to  buyout firms Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners  for about  $1.165 billion, the latest private equity purchase in  the sector."
Sci/Tech," On weekdays, Jeff Solof is director of Sun Microsystems'  Web site. On weekends, he's a deacon at an Eastern Orthodox church in Worcester, Mass. But the 44 year old father of two has a dream: When he hits his 50s, he'll cash in his 40,000 Sun stock options and become a full time minister. Stock options ""are a long  term incentive"" to stick with Sun, he says."
Business,Ford raised its earnings guidance for 2004 today in part on the back of continued strong performance by its financial services business.
Business,Will the next person to fill Michael Eisner's shoes ask for glass slipper shoehorns or odor eaters?
Business,Qualcomm (QCOM:Nasdaq - news - research) raised its current-quarter earnings estimate but saw its shares tank because of uncertainty about the accounting for its huge royalty franchise.
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. A San Francisco judge ordered Microsoft to pay lawyers involved in its \$1.
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,"The Ford Motor Company #39;s decision to quit Formula 1 and sell its F1-related operations is a setback for the whole sport. It paints F1 in a negative light: Formula 1, Richard Parry-Jones said, was too expensive and was too slow to change."
Sports,"_ Curt Schilling #39;s 20th victory of the season was just a start for the Boston Red Sox. Schilling and the Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 11-4 Thursday night, moving within 3 1/2 games of the Yankees in "
Sports,Japanese baseball players decided to go on strike for the first time in the 70 year history of the local game after last minute talks with the representatives 
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its  earnings outlook on Friday, due to strength from its financial  services sector, even as it announced the end of car production  at a Jaguar plant in Britain and its withdrawal from Formula  One racing."
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment stagnated in  early September, according to a survey released on Friday, as  doubts about the economy and the job market persisted."
Business," Qualcomm Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QCOM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QCOM.O</A> may change the  way it recognizes royalties from its licensees, which would  reduce fourth quarter pre tax income by  $298 million, the  company said on Friday."
Business," Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALO.N</A> on Friday said a  federal appellate court has set aside its earlier order that  had prevented the company from launching a generic form of  Pfizer Inc's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> Neurontin capsules to treat epilepsy,  sending Alpharma shares higher."
World," A suicide attacker detonated an explosives packed vehicle near a row of police cars blocking off a bridge in central Baghdad, killing at least five people and wounding 20, officials said. The attack came hours after U.S..."
World," Hurricane Ivan extended its deadly march across the South on Friday, destroying homes, swamping streets and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas..."
Business,"US consumer sentiment stagnated in early September, according to a survey released Friday, as doubts about the economy and the job market persisted."
Business,"Carnival Corp. (CCL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest cruise group, on Friday said quarterly earnings rose sharply, citing the merger with P amp;O Princess Cruises last year."
Business,The Canadian dollar dropped two-thirds of a US cent in early trading Friday after a tame inflation report eased pressure on the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates in coming months.
Business,"The proposed transfer of News Corporation #39;s domicile to Delaware will probably occur after this week #39;s lukewarm endorsement from News #39; independent expert, Grant Samuel."
Business,A group led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. agreed to buy the Cooper Tire  amp; Rubber Co. business that makes automotive fluid-handling systems and other components for \$1.
Business,"The number of men claiming they #39;re victims of sexual harassment at work is increasing, according to a published report. Have you witnessed or have you been a victim of sexual harassment of men at work?"
Business,The federal government is proposing money as an incentive to turn in those who send millions of unwanted e-mails. Would you turn in a friend or co-worker who was sending spam?
Business," The composite leading index, an early measurement of economic performance, moderated again in August, to 0.5 per cent from 0.6 per cent in July, Statistics Canada reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s web browser, Internet Explorer, is continuing its slow but steady slide in market share. According to fresh numbers from web metrics firm Websidestory, IE #39;s share has slipped 1.8 per cent in the last three months."
Sci/Tech,"Stelios is tapping his feet to the rhythm of a new venture in the form of easyMusic, to be launched in time for Christmas. The easyGroup company has teamed up with London-based music service Wippit to launch "
Sci/Tech,"ATI takes the concept of  quot;shared memory quot; and utilizes next-generation technology to produce HyperMemory. Using PCI Express, this new technology reduces PC system costs by allowing its visual processors to use system memory for graphics processing."
Sci/Tech,Jaded souls might say that Sun Microsystems sold the open source community down the river in its landmark settlement with Microsoft in April.
Sci/Tech,"Server: requires Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Red Hat Linux 9.0 or later, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, SuSE Linux 9.x, or Mac OS X 10."
Sci/Tech,"A new variant of the MyDoom Internet worm contains some puzzling add-ins: a photo that bears a likeness of Sven Jaschan, whom police in Berlin last week charged with computer sabotage after he admitted to authoring the Sasser worm, and a high-level "
Sports,US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova overcame a tough first-set challenge from wild card Angelique Widjaja to reach the semi-finals of the Wismilak International with a 7-5 6-1 victory on Friday.
Sports,Mark Hughes has been warned that Blackburn are no longer the bottomless pit of cash that they were a decade ago - but the new Rovers manager will have some money to spend when the transfer window reopens in January.
Sports,TOKYO Baseball players in Japan are going on strike for the first time in the sport #39;s history there. Games this weekend are being called off after extended negotiations with team officials failed to bear fruit.
World,As Indonesia #39;s police investigate the embassy bombing the fear is the attackers will strike again. Mark Coultan and Catharine Munro report from Jakarta.
World,An internal survey by the Chinese Communist Party has found that more than half its higher-echelon cadres are incompetent and many  quot;lost their heads quot; when faced with difficult situations.
World,"For some sections of the British press, nothing succeeds like excess - but London #39;s editors are steering well clear of one story, writes Peter Fray in London."
World," The train is sleek and fast that each night carries Christina Reves away from her country and toward her husband. It races through Denmark's scattered marshes and clicks over a bridge and across the water, stopping 35 minutes later in Sweden."
World," France and Belgium, two of the most vocal critics of the U.S. war in Iraq, would not agree Friday to a planned expansion of NATO's military training mission in Iraq, but officials were confident that a deal could be reached within coming days."
Sci/Tech," Qualcomm Inc. Friday raised its earnings and revenue forecasts for the current quarter, based on higher shipments of its cell phone chips."
Business,"Consumers who were billed for services used on or before June 15, 2003, but who did not pay or dispute the charges, would have the opportunity to dispute the charges in writing and qualify to have the debt forgiven."
Business," World oil prices surged a dollar on  Friday on worries that the ongoing storm season in the U.S.  Gulf would continue to hamper energy production and imports,  delaying vital pre winter stock building."
Sci/Tech," Donald Machholz of Colfax,    California, an optician who has been interested in astronomy since age eight,    discovered nine comet from 1978 through 1994. He has since spent 1,457 hours    scanning the skies for other comets, without any luck."
Sci/Tech," NASA is making progress in its return to flight efforts, despite suffering setbacks from a recent rash of hurricanes that have pummeled the nation's space coast, according to the task force overseeing the agency's work."
Business,"U.S. consumer sentiment stagnated in\early September, according to a survey released on Friday, as\doubts about the economy and the job market persisted."
Business,"FDA officials on Tuesday are expected to announce whether they will allow four million to five million doses of flu vaccine manufactured in Europe and Canada to be imported for use in the United States, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson said Friday in his "
Sports,Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson get off to an inglorious start in their better-ball match against Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington.
Business,The Motley Fool's Rick Munarriz takes a look at the business week that approaches.
Business,"Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) may change the way it recognizes royalties from its licensees, which would reduce fourth-quarter pre-tax income by \$298 million, the company said on Friday."
Business," Stock markets rose Friday morning, helped by improved profit guidance from Ford Motor Co., while indications of tame inflation and low interest rates sent the Canadian dollar tumbling."
World,Iraq #39;s influential Association of Muslim Scholars (AMS) has accused the US army of hampering efforts to secure the release of two abducted French journalists.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> <cite>Reg</cite> readers applaud sillytech
Sports,_ Four-time Olympic medalist Stephan Eberharter is retiring from competitive skiing after 16 years on the World Cup circuit. The 35-year-old Austrian was the runner-up in last season #39;s overall World Cup standings.
Sports,"The mantra in the days leading up to this morning #39;s start of the 35th Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills has been pride, heart, patriotism."
World,"An injured Iraqi kid was sent to the hospital in Fallujah, Sept. 17, 2004. US aircraft launched airstrikes Friday on targets near the restive city of Fallujah, west of Baghdad, killing at least 30 people and injuring 40 others."
Sports," The New Jersey Nets are not going to trade All Star point guard Jason Kidd unless they get a deal that makes them a better team, chief executive Rod Thorn said Thursday."
World," Russia's Yukos oil company has paid  #36;2.2 billion of its  #36;3.4 billion tax bill for 2000, Yukos' top finance official said Friday, as he renewed warnings that the embattled company was close to bankruptcy."
World," Malaysia will send a team of senior agriculture officials to Thailand next week for urgent talks on tightening border controls against the spread of bird flu, which has forced a quarantine of Malaysia's northern Kelantan state."
Sci/Tech," Wega TVs, Vaio systems, DVD recorders and camcorder highlight HD product lineup."
Business," U.S. blue chips advanced on Friday  after Ford Motor Co. raised its earnings forecasts, while  wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc. limited gains on the  Nasdaq after saying an accounting review may reduce pretax  income."
Business," Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CTB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CTB.N</A> on  Friday said it agreed to sell an automotive parts business to  two buyout firms for about  $1.17 billion, the latest private  equity purchase in the sector."
World,"John Kerry today accused the Bush administration of turning a blind eye to waste by Halliburton, and proposed reforming the contracting system."
Business," Mutual funds are moving to comply with a new rule that requires them to have independent chairmen starting in 2006, despite a growing challenge to the rule."
World," President Bush is dusting off his fund raiser in chief hat and resuming the task of collecting campaign cash for himself and other Republican candidates. He was raising money Friday in Washington and North Carolina and, while down south, was holding an event designed to boost his standing among women voters..."
World,"MORNIE, Sudan - A U.S. aid chief got a firsthand look at the anger among Darfur's beleaguered population Friday, when residents of a refugee camp beat up a government worker who tried to stop them from complaining to the visiting diplomat..."
Business,RUPERT Murdoch has to win four key votes to shift The News Corporation Ltd to New York and into the S amp;P 500 share index. The votes of the Australian institutions - where the greatest opposition to the move resides - are critical in only one of the four.
Business, Two family values organizations are calling for a boycott of two Procter  amp; Gamble Co. products because the organizations say P amp;G is tacitly supporting gay marriage.
Sci/Tech,"Are you convinced that Windows environments are less expensive to own and operate than Linux computers? Martin Taylor, the manager behind Microsofts anti-Linux strategy, believes the companys Get The "
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Arts on Friday began shipping the long-awaited sequel to its hit PC game  quot;The Sims. quot;. The new version,  quot;The Sims 2, quot; builds on the theme of letting people play out simulated life stories of its characters "
Sports,"THE biannual Ryder Cup golf competition in Bulgaria finished with a narrow victory for the US team, which took a lead of three points to beat the European Union team."
World,"JAKARTA: Indonesian police have detained a man who was with notorious JI operative Azahari bin Husin in the minutes before the Jakarta embassy blast, national police chief Dai Bachtiar said yesterday, directly linking Azahari to the bombing for the first "
Sci/Tech,"You'd better hope your computer doesn't break down today, because every self-respecting geek with \$10 and a pulse will be queuing up to see ""Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow."" <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating WorldCom Inc.'s official creditors committee, requesting reams of documents related to members' dealings as well as information they reviewed about WorldCom's health and prospects."
Sci/Tech,"The group, which is pushing for adoption of a universal e-business language, wants to make its standards easier and cheaper to use."
Sci/Tech,New version of hit game gives characters a purpose in life and a chance to pass on their DNA.
Sports,"From the first day of the Washington Redskins #39; first minicamp in March, Clinton Portis was marching to a different beat. While his teammates were practically swooning over their first practice under returning "
Sci/Tech,"Co-location and dedicated server provider OSI Hosting.net has acquired 1,000 Xserves from Apple Computer Inc. as part of an expansion into seven new facilities."
Sci/Tech,"The upgrade to the OmniPilot's's Web application server tool adds compatibility with FileMaker Pro 7, allowing developers of data-driven sites to keep pace with the most popular database software available for the Mac."
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft's Connect 2004 user conference comes just two weeks after a federal judge denied a request by the Department of Justice to block Oracle's attempted takeover of its business applications rival.
Sci/Tech, America Online Inc. has decided not to fully support Microsoft's Sender ID spam-fighting plan citing intellectual property concerns from the Internet Engineering Task Force and the open-source community.
Sci/Tech,"Symantec plans to integrate Stake's services and applications into its global professional services offerings, but offered no details on the acquisition."
Sci/Tech,"The latest Linux Standard Base specifications are now out, allowing open-source vendors and developers to maintain easy portability and compatibility among applications for Linux."
Sci/Tech,"Police in the U.K. have arrested a man in connection with the theft of source code from networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. in May, a Scotland Yard spokeswoman confirmed Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Wega TVs, Vaio systems, DVD recorders and camcorder highlight HD product lineup."
Sci/Tech,"Airbus questions EU's ruling against Microsoft, which could affect other industries."
Sci/Tech,"Lax enforcement of intellectual property laws hurts business and investment, group charges."
Business,"Qualcomm Inc. Friday raised its earnings and revenue forecasts for the current quarter, based on higher shipments of its cell-phone chips."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday reported a narrower quarterly loss as it kept a tight rein on expenses and sales of digital "
Business,A Paris appeals court on Friday rejected a request by former Vivendi Universal chief Jean-Marie Messier to lower his bail in a case of suspected financial wrongdoing.
Sci/Tech,"After a year in development Mozilla Firefox has finally reached version 1.0, and this Preview Release has recently been made available."
Sci/Tech,THE battle against spam took a turn for the worse yesterday when America Online pulled back support for an industry-wide email authentication system aimed at reducing junk email.
Sci/Tech,"FBI officials said they have netted close to \$87 million worth of counterfeit software and components in California, Washington and Texas as a result of a sting operation called Operation Digital Marauder."
Sci/Tech,The award for fees and costs comes in a case in which Microsoft agreed to allocate \$1.1 billion for California consumers. By Associated Press.
Sci/Tech,"The service is the latest in a portfolio of businesses under the Easy banner, including easyJet, easyInternetcafe, easyCinema, easyBus, easyPizza, easyCar and easy4Men."
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Trade Commission and other law enforcers face three hurdles in having a reward system for anti-spam investigations, according to a new FTC report."
Sports,"NEWCASTLE, England -- Graeme Souness suffered his first serious setback as Newcastle manager after Kieron Dyer was ruled out of action for several weeks with a recurrence of the hamstring problems that have dogged him throughout his career."
Sports,"Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - Ajax defender Hatem Trabelsi finally ended his holdout by signing a new two-year contract on Friday."
Sports,"The conspiracy theorists are already concocting potential plots. They speculate whether an out-of-contention driver would sabotage someone in the top 10, how teamwork might make an "
Sci/Tech,"Amazon A9 Search Engine Offers Shopping Discount\\In an effort to boost Amazon's A9 search engine usage and draw searchers away from Yahoo, Google and MSN, Amazon/A9 is offering a discount plan for A9 searchers on Amazon.com. Amazon is discounting purchases by 1.5 for A9 users as long as they register ..."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday released its third security update in recent days. Security Update 2004 09 16 fixes a security issue with Apple's iChat application that allowed Remote iChat participants can send ""links"" that can start local programs if clicked."
Sports," Sport's top anti doping official hailed  the 2004 Olympics as a ""great success"" Friday and revealed that  one in 10 drugs samples taken in Athens had been tested for  human growth hormone (HGH)."
World," President Bush's call for a simpler tax code could mark the next step in a gradual move toward a system that places more of a tax burden on consumption and less on savings, analysts say, a direction critics think would put a bigger burden on working Americans."
World," A suicide car bomber killed at least  eight people in an attack on a police checkpoint in Baghdad on  Friday, after a night of U.S. air strikes around the rebel held  city of Falluja that killed scores."
Business,Make sure that you think things through before you decide to borrow against your plan.
Sci/Tech,"A former executive of the biotechnology company MedImmune faces from 15 to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty Friday to security fraud and perjury in U.S. District Court in Washington. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"NASA can return shuttles to flight even if the agency is unable to fix in space the type of wing damage that caused the February 2003 Columbia accident, the head of an oversight group said Thursday."
Sports,LONDON : Formula One was thrown into turmoil after US auto giant Ford announced that it was pulling out of the sport from the end of this season.
Sports,Stephan Eberharter announced his retirement on Friday after a decade and a half as a leading light of the Austrian Alpine skiing team.
Sports,"You have to go back to Weeks 8-9 of 2002 to find the last time Tony Dungy #39;s Colts dropped consecutive regular-season games, but Indianapolis will snap that streak if it doesn #39;t rebound from a loss in New England and get in the win column at Tennessee."
World,"Dozens of oil scoopers had died in an oil pipeline explosion on the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria #39;s largest city, police and witnesses said on Friday."
World,"With the desert locust crisis in West Africa expected to deteriorate over the next few weeks, the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned today that it only had in hand less than a tenth of the crucial funding needed to prevent the "
Business," U.S. blue chips advanced on Friday after Ford Motor Co.  raised its earnings forecasts, while wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc.  limited gains on the Nasdaq after saying an accounting review may reduce pretax income."
World, Drunken revelers at the world's biggest beer festival this year can purchase a stiff linguistic pick me up for when their brains get addled    a beer and mustard proof guide to Bavarian slang.
World," Secretary General Kofi Annan's claim that the war in Iraq was illegal drew strong protest from the United States and its allies but little comment from the war's opponents, who appeared unwilling to revisit the question."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Inspired by a  brilliant putting display in overcast conditions at Oakland  Hills, Europe led the United States in three of the four  opening fourball matches at the 35th Ryder Cup on Friday."
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment stagnated in  early September as doubts about the economy and the job market  persisted, a report indicated on Friday."
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog has found no  sign of nuclear related activity at a site in Iran called  Parchin that several U.S. officials said may be linked to  secret atom bomb research, Mohamed ElBaradei said on Friday."
Business,Iraqi Airways is reportedly planning to restart international flights after a 14-year break on Saturday. 
Business,Shares in discount retailer Big Food Group rise more than 11 as the owner of the Iceland frozen food chain reveals it is in bid talks.
Business,"Qualcomm Inc. may change the way it recognizes royalties from its licensees, which would reduce fourth-quarter pre-tax income by \$298 million, the company said on Friday."
Business,The consumer sentiment index slipped to 95.8 from 95.9 in August. Economists were expecting the index would tick up to 96.5. The index will be updated in two weeks to reflect surveys returned throughout September.
Business,A bullish profit outlook from Ford Motor Co. sent stocks higher Friday as investors looked past a disappointing report on consumer sentiment and new accounting problems at Qualcomm Inc.
Business,A former executive of the biotechnology company MedImmune faces from 15 to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty Friday to security fraud and perjury in US District Court in Washington.
Sci/Tech,"Jan Baan, a name synonymous with one of the great ERP success stories of the 1990s, is back. And he #39;s looking to compete with the likes of SAP AG, his former business nemesis, with a new company."
Sports,"Former Blues first team coach Mark Bowen has been appointed assistant manager to new Blackburn boss Mark Hughes. Bowen, who was surprisingly sacked from his role as Steve Bruce #39;s right-hand man in the summer "
World,Witnesses said a thick column of smoke was seen rising from the east side of the Tigris river. Ambulances raced to the scene while US troops and Iraqi police sealed off the area.
Sci/Tech,"ATI HAS developed a new technology to allow system memory to be fully utilised by graphics boards, it said today. The extra bandwidth of the PCI Express bus means that shuttling data to and fro between the "
Sports,Petter Solberg turned up the heat on world championship rival Sebastien Loeb with a blistering display on stage six to close in on the Wales Rally GB leader.
Sports,"MARK VIDUKA continued his stellar run with new club Middlesbrough, scoring a double in the club #39;s 3-0 UEFA Cup first-round win against Banik Ostrava of the Czech Republic on Thursday night."
Sports,"Danny Mills insisted on Friday that under-fire manager Kevin Keegan had the backing of the Manchester City dressing room. The England defender, who in midweek rubbished reports he had clashed with Keegan in "
Sports," quot;It #39;s going to be a circus, anyway you look at it, quot; said Boston #39;s Kevin Millar. There are no three rings, elephants or clowns escaping tiny cars."
Business,Improved profit guidance from Ford energized stock markets this morning despite a consumer confidence reading that unexpectedly slipped.
Business,"WASHINGTON: General Electric Co (GE), which began business process outsourcing to India long before the term became familiar and the issue a hot button one, is planning to sell its India operation."
Sci/Tech,"Flamboyant entrepreneur and easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou joined the highly competitive online music market today, offering tracks from artists such as Franz Ferdinand and Beyonce as well as free downloads from unsigned artists."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 17, 2004 - Some parts of language arise from the innate way humans process language, according to a new study of deaf children in Nicaragua."
Sci/Tech,"ACCORDING TO MARKET watchers, iSuppli, in Q1-Q2 2004 Spansion (AMD/Fujitsu) remained Number One mobile phone flash memory supplier, a position it first stole from Intel in 2003."
Sci/Tech,"Its amazing to see what an entrenched monopolist will do when it finally meets real competition. For years, Microsoft saw no threat to its Windows Media Player from such "
Sci/Tech,"year old was arrested after authorities received a tip that he was making threats in an online chat room about his high school and fellow students, police said Friday."
Sports,England and Sri Lanka were evenly poised when rain brought a premature end to their crucial Champions Trophy encounter at the Rose Bowl.
Sports,_ The LSU-Auburn football game will be played as scheduled tomorrow afternoon in Alabama. Auburn officials made the announcement this morning.
Sports,"OK, so maybe Alan Trammell did manage this game like it was the seventh game of the World Series. You know what, he #39;s not going to apologize for it."
World,"Tehran, Sept 17, IRNA -- Tehran Substitute Friday Prayer Leader and Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said in Tehran on Friday that the US is afraid of the power of Islam."
World,"BAGHDAD, Sept 17 (AFP) - A month after their capture in Iraq and in spite of relentless diplomatic networking by Paris, the fate of French reporters Georges Malbrunot and Christian Chesnot appears more uncertain than ever."
World,Michael Jackson is in court in California to hear testimony from the mother of the boy accusing him of sexual abuse.
Sci/Tech,"Broadband has out-stripped unmetered connections in the UK for the first time, official figures show."
World,U.S. and European negotiators agreed on a draft resolution meant to deprive Iran of technology used to make nuclear weapons.
World,"Heavy rain and wind from what was once Hurricane Ivan assaulted the southern Appalachian region Friday, washing away homes and killing at least three people."
World," Staring down Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and the rest of the Americans, Europe got off to a stunning start Friday in the Ryder Cup..."
World," The storm that was Hurricane Ivan extended its deadly march across the South on Friday, destroying homes, swamping streets and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas..."
Sports, The Utah Jazz's exhibition game in Russia next month was canceled by the NBA on Friday because of security concerns.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Darren Clarke and  Miguel Angel Jimenez sealed Europe's first point in the opening  Ryder Cup fourball matches against the United States Friday,  beating Davis Love III and Chad Campbell 5   4."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its  earnings outlook on Friday, due to strength from its financial  services sector, even as it announced the end of car production  at a Jaguar plant in Britain and its withdrawal from Formula  One racing."
Sci/Tech,"More people are being caught up in a growing number of natural disasters, the UN's International Strategy for Disaster Reduction says."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A> on  Friday reported a narrower quarterly loss as it kept a tight  rein on expenses and sales of digital televisions and notebook  computers rose, sending its stock up 5 percent."
Sci/Tech," The world should crack down further on the use of the pesticide methyl bromide which is damaging the ozone layer, the U.N. Environment Program (UNEP) said on Thursday."
Business,"US consumers are still worried about their jobs and income, the University of Michigan's index of consumer confidence indicates."
Sci/Tech,"  Ariba Inc. has set up a software development facility in Bangalore, India, which will work on product development as well as technical support and services, the company announced Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Trade Commission yesterday gave limited endorsement to offering cash rewards to people who help track down e-mail spammers, suggesting that such\bounties might work but in fewer circumstances than had been pushed by some anti-spam activists.\"
Business,"Carnival Corp., the world #39;s biggest cruise group, said Friday its quarterly earnings rose sharply, citing the merger with P amp;O Princess Cruises last year."
Business,"Emerson Electric Co., a maker of electrical energy regulation products, said Friday that chief executive David N. Farr will succeed chairman Charles F. Knight, who is retiring."
Business,1015 GMT (Dow Jones) LONDON--European stocks higher driven by gains for oils and mining stocks. Trader says expiration of derivatives contracts or  quot;triple witching quot; not having major impact.
Sci/Tech,One of the most frequent complaints voiced by air travelers over the past decade or so has been having to comply with the instruction to  quot;make sure your mobile phones are turned off quot; before liftoff.
Sci/Tech,"We first reported on the speculation about this a couple of weeks ago, now everyone is aflutter of the news that Sony is supposedly (big emphasis on the supposedly, ok?"
Sports,"MANCHESTER, England : Alex Ferguson is hoping the return of Rio Ferdinand will usher in a period of defensive stability for Manchester United as the club struggles to get its season back on track."
Sports,"BEIJING : Flying Finn Jarkko Nieminen soared into his third semi-final of the season, stunning third seed David Nalbandian 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 at the 500,000-dollar China Open."
Sports, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Friday he believes the National Hockey League and its players will eventually overcome their acrimonious labour impasse.
Sports,"The NBA #39;s Utah Jazz have canceled their trip to Moscow to play Russian champions CSKA, citing security concerns, the army club said Friday."
World,"The terrorists, whose unspeakably malevolent takeover of a Russian schoolhouse resulted in the deaths of 330 children, teachers and parents, have succeeded in at least one respect."
World,"The family of Kenneth Bigley, the British engineer who was kidnapped by gunmen from his house in Baghdad this week, has issued a desperate plea for his safe return."
World,"WASHINGTON: The United States said it was aware of the announcement that Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf would stay on as head of the armed forces and the countrys president at the same time, according to an Online report and said it would look "
World,"The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says more funds are essential to combat locust swarms that are devastating crops in West Africa, and warns failure to act quickly, could result in a regional plague by the end of the year."
Sci/Tech," You'd better hope your computer doesn't break down today. There's a good bet nobody will be around to fix it. That's because every self respecting geek with  #36;10 and a pulse will be queuing up to see ""Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow,"" the slick new live action blockbuster that forgoes sets and locations in favor of purely computer generated backdrops."
Sports, Jets defensive tackle Josh Evans is out for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers with a back injury.
World," President Vladimir Putin said Friday the Kremlin was preparing to take preventive action against terrorists, even as a Chechen rebel leader purportedly claimed responsibility for a series of attacks that killed hundreds of people and threatened more violence."
World," TOKYO (AP)   Japanese financial authorities announced Friday they would shut down Citibank's private banking business in the country after finding ""severe legal violations"" in its operations."
Sports," Florian Mayer beat defending champion David Ferrer 6 4, 6 2 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Romania Open."
Sci/Tech,"We are at war with Iraq. We have always been at war with Iraq.  This is the first time I've read 1984 all the way to the end, and I finally understand it, and why it's so important. Winston lost entirely, and it was the most complete loss that is possible. This was important, because it sticks in the mind.  Ironically, Orwell understood how to manipulate people's emotions, but he used this knowledge for the good of us all. "
Sci/Tech,"Prime Minister Paul Martin swore on live television yesterday, apparently frustrated with the progress of a meeting with the provincial ministers over the future of Canada's straining health care system.    During a break in the proceedings, Martin's aunt telephoned him and threatened to   wash his mouth out with soap for using the Lord's name in vain.    When the meeting resumed, Martin apologized to the nation."
Business,"Check on the valuation of a badly wounded stock, based on latest earnings."
Sports,The penalties imposed Thursday on the Denver Broncos for violations of the league's rules regarding the disclosure of deferred compensation to players and the salary cap were the second sanctions against the team for similar infractions in less than three years.
Business,"Nothing was supposed to happen on the way into talks this week between Boeing and Airbus over subsidies - and not much did. The two sides growled at each other in Brussels, but they left open-ended the future "
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday reported a narrower quarterly loss as it kept a tight rein on expenses and sales of digital televisions "
Business,"A bankruptcy court judge on Friday granted United Airlines (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) another 30-day extension to file its reorganization plan."
Sci/Tech,a little -- while would-be rival Mozilla gains. A new report says the number of Web visitors using IE dropped from 
Sci/Tech,Deaf children thrown together in a school in Nicaragua without any type of formal instruction invented their own sign language -- a sophisticated 
Sci/Tech,"year old was arrested after authorities received a tip that he was making threats in an online chat room about his high school, fellow students and an "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Jaguar Racing made the announcement on Friday that it would no longer be competing in the series at the end of the 2004 season."
Sports,"Just as Ali overshadowed two greats in Joe Frazier and George Foreman, Mike Tyson did the same to Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis."
World,"PARIS, Sept 17 (AFP) - France on Friday backed UN Secretary General Kofi Annan #39;s description of the US-led war on Iraq as  quot;illegal quot;, with Foreign Minister Michel Barnier saying that long-held stance was why his country had opposed joining the conflict."
World,"Police in Nigeria say dozens of people were killed in an explosion at an oil pipeline on the outskirts of the commercial capital, Lagos."
World," The government on Friday identified the British engineer who was kidnapped in Baghdad with two American colleagues, and the victim's family urged his captors to free him."
World," A U.S. aid chief got a firsthand look at the anger among Darfur's beleaguered population Friday, when residents of a refugee camp beat up a government worker who tried to stop them from complaining to the visiting diplomat."
Sci/Tech," Qualcomm Inc. , a maker of chips used in mobile phones, on Friday said it may change the way it recognizes royalties from licensees, which would reduce fourth quarter pretax income by  #36;298 million."
Sports," U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova moved into the semifinals of the Wismilak International with a 7 5, 6 1 victory over Angelique Widjaja on Friday."
Business," U.S. blue chips advanced on Friday  after Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings forecasts, while  wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QCOM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QCOM.O</A> checked  gains on Nasdaq after saying an accounting review may reduce  pretax income."
Business," Qualcomm Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QCOM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QCOM.O</A>, a maker of  chips used in mobile phones, on Friday said it may change the  way it recognizes royalties from licensees, which would reduce  fourth quarter pretax income by  $298 million."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A> on  Friday reported a narrower quarterly loss as it kept a tight  rein on expenses and sales of digital televisions and notebook  computers rose, sending its stock up 5 percent."
Business,Japanese regulators shut four branches of Citigroup's private banking operations for breaking the law. 
World,Iraqi Airways is reportedly planning to restart international flights after a 14-year break on Saturday.
Business,The arts and crafts retailer doesn't need to bend over backward to impress investors.
World," A diplomat who visited the site of a huge explosion in North Korea said Friday he saw no evidence it was caused by a nuclear test, and South Korean officials said mushroom shaped plume thought to be from the blast may have instead been a natural cloud formation.    The extremely secretive North allowed diplomats from seven countries to the site to prove its contention that the Sept..."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation #39;s No. 2 consumer electronics chain, reported a smaller-than-anticipated loss in the second quarter due to higher sales and fewer charges related to the sale of its bank-card business."
Business,"Workers, local people, councillors and MPs today expressed their disappointment that hundreds of jobs are to go at Jaguars Browns Lane in Coventry."
Business,Japanese financial authorities announced Friday they would shut down Citibank #39;s private banking business in the country after finding  quot;severe legal violations quot; in its operations.
Business,Alpharma Inc. said Friday that a federal court dropped an order preventing the generic drug maker from launching its version of Pfizer Inc.
Business,"In a country already plagued by skyrocketing sick leave costs, a new survey found that 40 percent of the population thinks it #39;s acceptable to skip work because they feel tired or have trouble getting along with their colleagues."
Sci/Tech,"It wasn #39;t long ago that competitive entities seemed to be joining together to combat Internet users #39; common foe, spam. However, despite the fact that big Internet players "
Sports,US automaker Ford says it is pulling its Jaguar Formula One team out of the auto racing circuit at the end of this season. Jaguar #39;s chairman said the company does not believe it makes business sense to continue operating in Formula One.
World,"A suicide car bomber killed at least eight people in an attack on a police checkpoint in Baghdad on Friday, after a night of US air strikes around the rebel-held city of Falluja that killed scores."
World,"The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says more funds are essential to combat locust swarms that are devastating crops in West Africa, and warns failure to act quickly, could result in a regional plague by the end of the year."
Sci/Tech,French networking gear maker offers \$250 million for Spatial Wireless and \$27 million for eDial.\
Business,"US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell for a second month in September, tempered by slack job growth and near-record gasoline prices."
Business,"Carnival Corp.  amp; plc, the world #39;s largest cruise company, reported Friday that higher ticket prices and onboard sales propelled third-quarter earnings up 40 percent to its best three-month results ever."
Business,"Japan on Friday ordered Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) to close its Japanese private banking offices after uncovering a series of "
Business,"Late last night, the High Court was hearing an application to sack three members of Vector #39;s owner, the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust, following an earlier breakaway meeting on a deal to partially privatise the company."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: The US government should be prepared to spend freely if it decides to encourage  quot;bounty hunters quot; to track down e-mail spammers, the US Federal Trade Commission said."
Sci/Tech," The mobile phone market for flash memory is becoming more competitive with the intense fight among NOR type flash makers now expanding to include NAND type flash producers, market researchers iSuppli Corp."
Sports,"The NBA on Friday canceled the Utah Jazz #39;s exhibition game in Russia next month, citing security concerns. The league and the Jazz hope to reschedule the game for possibly next preseason "
World,Indonesian police hunting those responsible for last week #39;s deadly bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta said yesterday they had detained six people who might be linked to militants behind the attack.
World,"The Somali peace process that began in Kenya two years ago could soon come to a close. Somalia #39;s new parliament, which is sitting in Kenya #39;s capital, Nairobi, is on the verge of selecting a president, and "
World,Five European Union countries have signed an agreement creating an EU paramilitary force to assist in international peacekeeping missions.
Sci/Tech," Call it the kitty's third life. Roxio Inc. bought the Napster brand name and feline logo at a bankruptcy auction two years ago and with the acquisition of another music service, pressplay, relaunched the once renegade file swapping pioneer as a legal music service last October."
Sports, Alabama State postponed Saturday's game with Arkansas Pine Bluff because of power outages at the stadium due to Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech," Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS   News) is making, well, lots of progress in the tough enterprise software market. After all, another enterprise developer, Lawson (Nasdaq: LWSN   News), saw its shares plunge 12 on its warning for its fiscal first quarter results."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - U.S. captain Hal  Sutton kept faith with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and  returned them straight to the Ryder Cup fray despite their  morning fourballs defeat Friday."
World,The Serbian PM insists his country's courts should try war crimes suspects wanted by the tribunal in The Hague.
Business,"wait for it -- is a landlubber. Thursday, services firm EDS (NYSE: EDS) said the bankruptcy filing by US Airways could cut "
Business,Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has agreed to sell its Cooper-Standard Automotive unit for just shy of \$1.7 billion to a partnership between Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and The Cypress Group.
Business," The US dollar #39;s biggest gain came against its Canadian counterpart on Friday, as Canadian inflation data raised doubts about the scope of interest rate hikes there."
Business,Charter Communications (CHTR:Nasdaq - news - research) lost its second top executive in a month Friday with the resignation of operating chief Maggie Bellville.
Sci/Tech,"Web metrics suggest that the software giant #39;s Internet Explorer has been losing a significant number of users in the past nine months to open-source browser Mozilla and its offspring, Firefox."
Sci/Tech,"Two Canadian companies will help build a key component of the nest telescope of US National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA), Canadian Space Agency said in a press release Friday."
Sports,Racing supremo Bernie Ecclestone today described the withdrawal of Jaguar from Formula One as no surprise. The struggling team #39;s future was in doubt after fears that it had struggled to find the money needed to compete in the cash-driven sport.
World,WASHINGTON: The United States says that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf would continue to move his country towards democratic reforms but has yet to take a decision on quitting as army chief.
Sports, Panthers running back Stephen Davis will miss Sunday's game at Kansas City because of swelling in his knee that could sideline him two to five weeks.
Sports, Russian basketball champions CSKA Moscow said they were disappointed that NBA giants Utah Jazz had pulled out off a planned exhibition match here because of security fears.
Sci/Tech, Australia has started battling its biggest plague of locusts in decades as billions of the insects hatch along a wide front covering much of the country's central east region.
Business," World oil prices surged nearly  $2 on  Friday on worries the stormy season in the Gulf of Mexico would  continue to hamper energy production and imports, delaying  vital stock building ahead of the coming winter months."
Sci/Tech, The United States accused the U.N. agriculture body Friday of mismanaging the locust crisis afflicting vast swathes of West Africa.
Business," U.S. blue chips edged higher on   Friday after Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings  forecasts, but wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QCOM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QCOM.O</A> held back the Nasdaq after saying an accounting review  may reduce pretax income.  "
Sci/Tech, To gaze across Hong Kong's harbor at the city's glittering skyscrapers and soaring peaks is to take in one of the world's most spectacular urban vistas.
World," House Republicans plan to follow President Bush's lead and reject the Sept. 11 commission's recommendation to strip the Pentagon of control over its spy shops in favor of a new national intelligence director with hiring, firing and spending control."
Business," A federal appeals court has cleared  the way for Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALO.N</A> to launch a generic form of  Pfizer Inc's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> Neurontin capsules to treat epilepsy,  sending Alpharma shares sharply higher."
World," Dozens of people were killed in a  petroleum pipeline explosion in Nigeria's commercial capital  Lagos, police said Friday."
World," MUSCAT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hizbollah guerrilla group has  provided Israel with information on the fate of a missing  Israeli airman, a move that will finalize prisoner exchange  talks within weeks, a Omani newspaper said on Friday."
Business,The company raised its third-quarter earnings guidance today and unveiled a restructuring plan for its Jaguar division.
Business,Episode two of The Apprentice heats up with a cool treat and a surprise ego boot.
Business,"The ability to predict the future is getting tougher, even for a market leader like Qualcomm."
Business,"Progress Software produces results in a tough market, but investors really don't care."
World," A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb by police on a Baghdad bridge, and U.S. troops foiled a second suicide vehicle bombing in attacks Friday that killed at least five people and wounding at least 21..."
World," House Republicans plan to follow President Bush's lead and reject the Sept. 11 commission's recommendation to strip the Pentagon of control over its spy shops in favor of a new national intelligence director with hiring, firing and spending control..."
World," Video footage of the area where North Korea said a huge explosion occurred showed dozens of workers swarming around a dusty construction site resembling a large dam project, while a foreign diplomat who visited the site said Friday he found no sign the blast was nuclear.    South Korea, meanwhile, said a mushroom shaped plume thought to be from the Sept..."
World,"In an Internet posting, a Chechen warlord with a \$10 million bounty on his head has apparently claimed responsibility for the Beslan school siege and promised more attacks on Russian civilians if Chechnya is not granted independence."
Business,"Wireless technology kingpin Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) issued revised guidance today, slightly increasing its expected fourth-quarter revenue and earnings along with full fiscal-year financials."
Business,Networking gear maker Alcatel on Friday announced acquisition plans for a pair of US companies to help it gain access to wireless and collaboration technologies.
Business,"The International Monetary Fund board on Friday agreed to a request by Argentina to reschedule \$1 billion in loan repayments, IMF sources said on condition of anonymity."
Business,A federal grand jury has indicted 11 people for conspiring to distribute nearly \$31 million worth of bootlegged software programs.
Sci/Tech,"Con il comunicato stampa che trovate qui sotto, ATI ha annunciato  quot;HyperMemory quot; una tecnologia che grazie a particolari algoritmi consente un veloce scambio di dati tra la scheda grafica e la memoria ram di sistema."
Sports,"His superstar pairing of Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods 2-down through six holes Friday morning, US captain Hal Sutton hardly seemed like the picture of concern."
Sports,Motorsport.com. Ford has announced that Jaguar will be withdrawn from Formula One at the end of the 2004 season and the F1 business will be put up for sale.
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- Already without speed receiver Steve Smith for at least two months, the Carolina Panthers now must go without three-time Pro Bowl running back Stephen Davis for at least the next few weeks."
Sports,"With the top seeds tumbling, Marat Safin and Paradorn Srichaphan both advanced into the semi-finals of the inaugural China Open on Friday with solid wins."
Sports,"The Utah Jazz #39;s exhibition game in Russia next month was canceled by the NBA on Friday because of security concerns. The league and the Jazz hope to reschedule the game for possibly next preseason, but with "
World,British Prime Tony Blair arrived today for critical Northern Ireland peace talks and declared:  quot;This really is the moment of decision for us.
World,The newly inaugurated Somali parliament is due to elect the speaker of the transitional assembly later on Wednesday. Twelve members of parliament have expressed interest in the position.
Sci/Tech,Aircraft giant may argue against European antitrust regulators' order to make Microsoft give secrets to rivals.
Sci/Tech,Database giant expected to launch content management competitor to products from IBM and Microsoft this year.
Sci/Tech,People can get a 100 percent cash rebate on certain Linksys gear when they trade up to higher-end Cisco products.
Business,"A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Alpharma Inc. (ALO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to launch a generic form of Pfizer Inc #39;s (PFE."
World, Nearly all the senior officials who came to office with President Bush still are on the job. But a big exodus and a Cabinet reshuffling seem likely if he wins a second term.
World," Iran said on Friday it might extend a  partial freeze on uranium enrichment in order to ease Western  fears about its nuclear ambitions, but a senior U.S. official  dismissed this as a ploy to fend off tough U.N. action."
Business,"Two weeks ago, we got to see a glimpse of Circuit City #39;s (NYSE: CC) second-quarter numbers when the electronics retailer pre-announced that sales had ticked up nearly 9 to \$2."
Business,"IBM (Quote, Chart) revealed a number of supercomputing projects from its Deep Computing unit, which should whet the appetites of those following the 12th Global Grid Forum (GGF) in Brussels, Belgium, next week."
Business,DALLAS TXU Energy has agreed to pay a 530-thousand dollar fine over misleading advertisements about its electric rates. The proposed settlement is with the Public Utility Commission in Austin.
Sci/Tech,AOL will continue to include Sender ID data in outgoing mail to enable ISPs and others that use it to identify where messages originate.
Sci/Tech,ATI today said that it will develop a new approach to use system memory rather than more dedicated memory on its graphics card. HyperMemory will use PCI Express 
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s no secret that Oracle (Quote, Chart) has been considering a dip in the enterprise content management well, especially after companies like Microsoft (Quote, Chart), IBM (Quote, Chart) and EMC (Quote, Chart) made such a splash in the sector over the "
Sports,Anyone who hoped the decision to move this year #39;s Wales Rally GB from its usual place on the World Rally Championship calendar would result in easier and safer driving conditions had a rude awakening on the first full day #39;s competing.
Sports,Officials at both schools decided Friday morning to go ahead with their home football games. They had considered postponing the games because of the damage left behind by Hurricane Ivan.
Sports,"TUCSON, Ariz. (U-WIRE) -- If the Arizona football team (1-1) wants any shot at defeating No. 17 Wisconsin (2-0) Saturday afternoon, it #39;s going to have to turn up the heat."
Sports,"At last glance, the rather motley roll call of No. 2 quarterbacks in the NFL included at least one repeat drug offender, a self-confessed recovering alcoholic who once abandoned his team "
World,"VIENNA, Sept 17 - The UN nuclear watchdog has found no signs of nuclear-related activity at a site in Iran called Parchin that several US officials have said may be linked to secret atom bomb research, Mohamed ElBaradei said on Friday."
World,"Video footage of the area where North Korea said a huge explosion occurred showed dozens of workers swarming around a dusty construction site resembling a large dam project, while a foreign diplomat who visited the site said Friday he found no sign the "
World,Italian Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu says Italy is ready to lift EU sanctions on Libya unilaterally if the whole EU fails to do so next week.
World, The Turkish prime minister harshly rejected European Union criticism Friday over a proposal to outlaw adultery and hinted the government might press forward with the ban despite warnings it could jeopardize Turkey's entry into the bloc.
Business," At 42, Nicholas Gerber is a little too young to retire, but he is already thinking about how to sell the business he started nine years ago. It's the management company for Ameristock Mutual Fund, which has attracted  #36;1.8 billion with a stellar record: up 14 a year since 1995, five points more than the market average. His style is to buy out of favor blue chips like Sara Lee, Merck and Bank of America, and hold. Turnover is tiny at 5 a year."
Business," Peter Frankling tapped an unusual source to fund his new business, which makes hot dog shaped ice cream treats known as Cool Dogs: Two investors, one a friend and the other a professional venture capitalist, put in more than  #36;100,000 each from their Individual Retirement Accounts. Later Franklin added  #36;150,000 from his own IRA."
Sports, Oregon lost its season opener and dropped out of the Top 25 thanks mostly to its own mistakes.
Sports,"For Europe, it was a glorious start to the 35th Ryder Cup. For the United States, it was a nightmare."
World," LEEDS CASTLE, England (Reuters) - Northern Ireland's  feuding political leaders reported progress but no breakthrough  on Friday at talks aimed at brokering a deal which would see  the Irish Republican Army (IRA) effectively disband."
Business,Retailer expects September same-store sales to be on track despite devastation of the hurricane. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Sci/Tech,"RIM #39;s new 7100 design is now coming to Vodafone, complete with their new SureType keyboard for more space-efficient typing. Research In Motion #39;s latest BlackBerry "
World,United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan #39;s statement that the Bush administration #39;s decision to go to war in Iraq was illegal because it didn #39;t have the Security Council #39;s approval should have been made before the invasion.
World,"An American jet fired a missile at a house where about 10 members of an al-Qaida-linked group were believed to be meeting in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Friday, police and the US military said."
Sci/Tech, Canada's ATI Technologies (Nasdaq: ATYT) has announced a memory technology that cuts PC system costs by using system memory for graphics processing.
Business," The stock market in 2004 has been, at best, treading water. Yet presidential election years are supposed to see equities rise. This one will be no exception. Stocks often go up in rapid bursts. As people grasp that President Bush will indeed be reelected, the market will experience a sharp rally. Expect the S amp;P 500 to end the year well above 1250, up at least 12 from year end 2003."
Sports, It'll take more than last week's victory over a highly ranked opponent to restore Notre Dame's lost luster. That makes Saturday's game at Michigan State a big one for the Fighting Irish.
Sci/Tech," After a two year investigation, U.S. law enforcement officials have disrupted one of the largest software piracy operations in the United States with the arrest of 11 suspects in California, Washington and Texas. In the raid, FBI agents seized pirated applications valued as high as US #36;87 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin will push for an effective African peacekeeping force to deal with problems like the crisis in Sudan when he speaks to the United Nations next week.
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) is the first personal computer maker to install National Semiconductor's (NYSE: NSM) SafeKeeper Trusted technology, which protects security data using specially designed chips, on selected models of its PCs."
Business," Stocks rose on Friday after Ford Motor  Co. raised its earnings forecasts, but wireless technology  provider Qualcomm Inc. held back gains on the Nasdaq after  saying an accounting review may reduce pretax income."
Sports," Colorado State University, plagued by  drinking binges that led to the death of a student and a  weekend of rioting, has banned all beer sales at the football  stadium starting with the homecoming game this weekend,  officials said on Friday."
Business, Nexen Inc. is restoring its deep water oil production in the Gulf of Mexico after hurricane Ivan blew through and caused no significant damage to the Calgary based firm #39;s oil rigs.
Business," More moderate gasoline prices at the pump and less expensive cars and trucks helped to slow the annual rise in inflation to 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Friday."
Business,"IBM, in the latest turn in a pension plan case that could reverberate through the Fortune 500, said on Friday it is in talks to resolve some of the issues in a lawsuit that could cost Big Blue billions of dollars."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 17 (newratings.com) - Alcatel (ALA.NYS) has expanded its operations and presence in the core North American telecommunication market with two separate acquisitions for about \$277 million."
Business,"SEATTLE: A San Francisco judge ordered Microsoft Corp to pay lawyers involved in its \$1.1 billion class action settlement \$100 million in legal fees, less than half of the original fees they requested, company officials said."
Business,"Cingular Wireless is offering a software application intended to help the visually impaired make full use of their cell phones. The Talks application, which works only with the Nokia 6620 phone, converts menus "
Business," Non energy income trusts are disappointing investors, with two more cutting or suspending their cash distributions to unitholders this week and causing the value of their units to plummet."
Sci/Tech,The FTC today issued a report assessing whether and how a system that rewards members of the public for tracking down spammers would or could help improve enforcement of the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2002 
Sci/Tech,"Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) is offering a 1.57 percent shopping discount to registered users of its new A9 Web search service as a way to increase "
Sports,"Bloomfield Hills, MI (Sports Network) - Colin Montgomerie teamed with Padraig Harrington Friday morning to defeat Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson 2  amp; 1 to the lead European squad to a 3 1/2 - 1/2 lead after the morning fourball matches at the 35th Ryder Cup "
Sports,"Women #39;s US Open tennis champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia is one step closer to another title. Her match-winning streak reached eight Friday with a quarterfinal win at the Wismilak International tournament in Bali, Indonesia."
Sports,"Formula One champion Jacques Villeneuve of Canada will drive for Renault for the final three races of this season. Villeneuve, who has not raced in Formula One this season, will debut for Renault this month at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai."
Sports,"The bad news keeps piling up on the Carolina Panthers, who learned yesterday that running back Stephen Davis will be sidelined up to five weeks by a knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - The NBA has decided to postpone the pre-season game the Utah Jazz were scheduled to play in Russia because of security concerns."
Sports,"Following consultation with state government, emergency management officials, and Southeastern Conference representatives, Auburn University announced at 9:30 am Friday that the Sept."
Sports,Riley and Stewart Cink halved their Friday morning four-ball match with the Europes Paul McGinley and Luke Donald when Riley saved par with a six-foot putt on the 18th hole.
World," President Bush renewed his criticism of rival John Kerry's domestic proposals Friday as his campaign prepared a new television ad warning that liberals in Congress would join Kerry in harming job growth and the economy by raising taxes on small businesses.   ""To make sure the economy continues to grow, we'll be wise about how we spend the money   the people's money..."
World, A bullish profit outlook from Ford Motor Co. sent stocks moderately higher Friday as investors looked past a disappointing report on consumer sentiment and a big rise in oil prices...
Sports," The last time the Boston Red Sox visited Yankee Stadium, Derek Jeter was hurtling headfirst into the stands, Nomar Garciaparra was sulking in the dugout and New York was pulling away in the AL East. A lot has changed since then."
World," A deal taking shape Friday in negotiations on Northern Ireland's future would require the outlawed Irish Republican Army to resume disarmament and issue a new statement that, for the first time, would definitively renounce violence."
Sports," Athletes were tested for human growth hormone for the first time during the Athens Olympics, World Anti Doping Agency chief Dick Pound said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Apple subsidiary FileMaker Inc. announced Monday that it is shipping FileMaker Server 7 Advanced, the version of its server software that incorporates advanced Web publishing and connectivity features. FileMaker Server 7 Advanced can host up to 100 Web based clients and 250 desktop clients, and features connectivity to XML, ODBC and JDBC based data sources. FileMaker Server 7 Advanced also features ""Custom Web Publishing"" which enables users to deploy data driven Web sites using Web design tools like Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, through a built in Site Assistant wizard."
World," Sudanese security forces in Darfur are claiming they have no orders to disarm pro government militias blamed for atrocities in the region, the head of rights group Amnesty International said."
World," ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP)   The Turkish prime minister harshly rejected European Union criticism Friday over a proposal to outlaw adultery and hinted the government might press forward with the ban despite warnings it could jeopardize Turkey's entry into the bloc."
Sports," By Mark Lamport-Stokes  BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods and Phil  Mickelson inspired a United States comeback in the Ryder Cup  foursomes Friday, quickly moving three up on Europeans Darren  Clarke and Lee Westwood."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - After a week of  being charmed by golfers in practice, Ryder Cup fans were quick  to take sides Friday as the United States and Europe resumed  golf's greatest grudge match."
World, Writer Kitty Kelley has accused the White House of putting pressure on her and the US media over the new biography on the family of President George W. Bush
Business,"Sometimes you should say ""no"" when your lender gives you more room to spend."
Sports,"LSU football head coach Nick Saban spoke with members of the media after practice Wednesday. BATON ROUGE -- With one eye on Hurricane Ivan, LSU continued to prepare for Saturday #39;s contest against 14th-ranked "
World,"President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of indulging terrorists, just hours after a Chechen warlord claimed responsibility for a wave of deadly attacks in Russia and threatened more."
World,"LEEDS CASTLE, England : Talks to restore home rule to Northern Ireland ground on as British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Ireland #39;s Bertie Ahern pushed rival Catholic and Protestant parties toward a lasting peace deal."
World,"Indonesian Incumbent President Megawati Sukarnoputri believes she can win next week #39;s run-off vote. Most opinion polls, however, show former army general, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono "
World,"NEW DELHI: The ordinance to withdraw Pota was approved by the Cabinet on Friday.  quot;I would want to know if the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act would incorporate all these anti-terror provisions, quot; BJP general secretary Arun Jaitley said."
World,The United States accused the UN agriculture body on Friday of mismanaging the locust crisis afflicting vast swathes of West Africa.
Business,"Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. said Friday it agreed to sell an automotive parts business to two buyout firms for about \$1.17 billion, the latest private equity purchase in the sector."
Sci/Tech,Mozilla is starting to pose a threat to Microsofts Internet Explorer after years of being the darling of a strange mix of AOL enthusiasts and techies.
Sci/Tech,"So much for Microsoft #39;s Can-Spam proposal. Now you can add America Online to the growing list of ventures who #39;ve rejected a Microsoft-patent-encumbered and lawsuit-challenged anti-spam standard, Sender ID."
Sports,"LSU puts its 10-game winning streak on the line when the defending co-national champs face a difficult road test. Auburn has rolled in its opening two games against Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State, but the Tigers haven #39;t been tested."
Sports,UNI Southampton Sept 17: Rain interrupted a gripping contest between England and Sri Lanka in the Group D league match at the ICC Champions Trophy at the Rose Bowl here today.
World,"Just days after yet another terrorist blast shook their confidence, Indonesians are looking forward to some good news Monday: Citizens in the world #39;s largest Muslim "
World,Bambang Harymurti showed no signs of being broken in spirit when a panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court found him guilty of libel and sentenced him to a year in prison on Thursday.
World," VIENNA, Austria (AP)   The majority of countries at a key meeting of the UN atomic watchdog agency agreed Friday on the wording of a resolution meant to curb Iran's access to technology that could be used to make nuclear weapons and setting an indirect deadline on Tehran to meet their conditions."
World," Japanese banking giant Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. pumped the equivalent of  #36;6.4 billion into UFJ Holdings Inc., Japan's fourth biggest bank, Friday in a move designed to discourage a rival takeover."
World," KNOWLTON, Que. (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin brushed aside criticism on Friday from a former premier who said Quebec's side deal in a federal provincial health accord could weaken the country."
Sci/Tech," For more than a year, PeopleSoft Inc.  CEO Craig Conway has battled to prevent Oracle Corp.'s  Larry Ellison from grabbing his company in a hostile takeover. Now, Conway's spirited quest has absorbed a potentially fatal blow: On Sept. 9, U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn R. Walker ruled that the Justice Dept. had no grounds to block the acquisition. While the European Community could still stop it, the legal case for halting this shotgun wedding is looking weaker by the day."
Business," Stocks rose on  Friday after Ford  Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings forecasts, but Qualcomm  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QCOM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QCOM.O</A> limited advances on the Nasdaq after the wireless  technology provider said an accounting review may reduce its  pretax income and revenue."
Business,"As a strike that could cripple the District's hospitality industry looms, employers offered to resume bargaining next week but also alleged to the NLRB that the union has not negotiated in good faith."
World," JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Muslim leaders in Saudi  Arabia rejected Friday U.S. criticism of religious constraints  in the kingdom, saying the cradle of Islam had a duty to uphold  its own faith."
World,Talks between the Sudan government and Darfur rebels are ending with no deal on halting the fighting.
Business,"Plus, Qualcomm's hazy visibility, EDS is grounded, and no telling with Nortel."
World," The United States sent out its Dream Team for the first match of the Ryder Cup, and it was all downhill from there..."
World," A suicide car bomber slammed into a line of police cars sealing off a Baghdad neighborhood Friday as American troops rounded up dozens of suspected militants, including many foreign fighters, capping a day of violence across Iraq that left at least 52 dead.    The car bombing, which killed three people and wounded 23, was the second this week targeting the capital's beleaguered police forces..."
Sci/Tech,"Beyond mapping out a strategy to take on Novell, Microsoft is putting an enormous amount of effort into its  quot;get out the facts quot; campaign, which makes direct comparisons of Linux costs and Windows pricing."
Sci/Tech,"A man charged in one of the largest identity theft scams in US history pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and fraud in connection with identity documents this week."
Sci/Tech,"SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iomega Corporation , a global leader in data storage, today announced the release of the new Iomega(R) NAS 100d entry-level network-attached storage (NAS) server."
Sports,"Despite a strong profit outlook from Ford Motor Co., shares of automotive stocks moved mostly lower Friday on concerns sales for the industry might not be as strong as previously expected."
Sports,"More than 3,800 disabled athletes gathered Friday for the opening ceremony of the largest Paralympics in the games #39; 44-year history."
Sports,  Marat Safin managed to do something the other top seeds at the China Open didn #39;t: stay alive. The top four seeds will be missing from the semifinals following early exits for Spaniards Carlos Moya 
Sports,Auburn athletic director David Housel stuck to his plan of waiting until Friday morning to assess the viability of holding the game between the 15th-ranked Tigers and No.
World,"Europe and the US agreed to moves to curb Irans nuclear ambitions tonight, but divisions emerged with so-called non-aligned nations objecting to parts of the text."
World,Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the European Union on Friday not to meddle in Turkey #39;s domestic affairs after an EU Commission spokesman expressed concern over a delay in key penal code reforms.
Sci/Tech,Know whether your copy of Windows is licensed? The software maker might ask you this next time you visit its download site.
Sci/Tech,A man suspected of stealing source code from Cisco Systems has been arrested in the U.K.
Sci/Tech,Software application is intended to help the visually impaired make full use of their cell phones.\
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said that is looking for ways to work more closely with developers of the Open Office open source project, while at the same time, apparently reserving the right to sue them, according to a legal agreement between Microsoft and Open Office's major sponsor, Sun Microsystems Inc., made public this week."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its efforts to combat software piracy, Microsoft Corp. is testing a new feature on its Download Center Web site that can lock out pirated copies of Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Preserving the digital crime scene poses one of the biggest challenges in the global fight against cybercrime, said participants this week at a major international conference on fighting Internet-based crime."
Business,French telecommunications equipment vendor Alcatel on Friday snapped up two US technology firms in acquisitions that will add wireless switching and IP conferencing technology to its portfolio.
Business,"  Just days after Hurricane Charley devastated Charlotte County, Fla., real estate vultures flew through Punta Gorda and other towns, offering cash for ravaged homes, local real estate experts said."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox Threatens IE in the Browser Market\\Mozilla is starting to pose a threat to Microsoft's Internet Explorer after years of being the darling of a strange mix of AOL enthusiasts and techies. This week Mozilla released the preview of FireFox 1.0, and with more web surfers becoming browser savvy, a ..."
World," Feared Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev, who claimed responsibility for the deadly school hostage taking in southern Russia that killed more than 330 people, must be caught and brought to justice, not killed, Russia's deputy prosecutor said."
Business," Stocks ended higher on  Friday after  Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings forecasts but gains on  the Nasdaq were checked after wireless technology provider  Qualcomm Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QCOM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QCOM.O</A> said an accounting review may reduce  pretax income."
Sci/Tech,BMC Software is expected to announce upgrades to two of its systems management products on Monday.
Business,Home mortgage firm Freddie Mac on Friday said it began paying previously owed compensation to its former chairman and chief executive Leland C. Brendsel after a federal court lifted a government freeze order on the funds during a pending accounting 
Business,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,Analysis: A program to encourage members of the public to become  quot;bounty hunters quot; tracking down email spammers received the luke warm backing of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) yesterday.
Sci/Tech,Officials at Computer Associates International Inc. are trying to upgrade their image in the storage market with a bundled solution that contains many applications that were previously available individually 
World," British troops took control of the offices of Muqtada al Sadr in the southern city of Basra on Friday after clashing with militants loyal to the rebel cleric, witnesses said."
Business," World oil prices surged nearly 4  percent on Friday on worries the U.S. hurricane season would  continue to hamper energy production and imports in the Gulf of  Mexico, delaying vital stock building ahead of winter."
Sports," Fallen soccer great Diego Maradona will  return to Cuba Monday to be shut away in a mental clinic for  more drug treatment, Argentine diplomats said Friday."
Business," TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan on Friday ordered  Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> to close its Japanese private banking  offices after uncovering a series of problems, including a  failure to prevent suspected money laundering."
Business," The judge presiding over a massive pension suit against IBM, which could cost the company more than  $6.5 billion, agreed Friday to a short delay while settlement talks continue."
Business,"Former Qwest Communications International Inc. executive Thomas Hall agreed Friday to plead guilty to end a federal fraud case against him, but neither his lawyer nor prosecutors would disclose what charge he will face."
Business,"CHICAGO Sept. 17, 2004 - Struggling to put together a new bankruptcy exit plan, United Airlines said Friday it is in talks with its unions about the need for an additional \$500 million in cost cuts."
Business,on Friday sought a recall of many U-shaped locks after word spread that an ordinary pen could pick what had been thought to be some of the toughest locks.
Business,"A trio of fierce hurricanes have pushed presidential politics to the back burner in Florida, the epicenter of the 2000 election, and could affect voter attitudes and turnout in the Nov. 2 race, analysts say."
Sci/Tech," Online retailer Amazon.com is offering a 1.57 percent shopping discount to registered users of its new A9 Web search service as a way to increase A9 use and promote sales on Amazon, the company #39;s Web site showed on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Environmental Protection Agency officials are linking with IBM Corp. on a major new grid computing program aimed at improved air pollution modeling and environmental risk assessments, and whose grid capabilities may be offered as a service in the future."
Sci/Tech,"The FTC stipulated that, if successful, a bounty system for spammers would have to do several things: tie eligibility to a court order, rather than civil penalties; fund rewards separately from "
Sci/Tech,"The JVC Everio GZ-MC100 (\$1199.95) and GZ-MC200 (\$1299.95) will use 4GB Microdrive cards, which are removable hard drives measuring 1.5 inches square, but will also support standard CompactFlash and Secure Digital media."
Sci/Tech,"As cell phones continue to expand their horizons, a new generation, due in 2005, is slated to compete with digital music players such as the Apple iPod."
Sports,"The perfect pairing at The Belfry seems not to have broken its bond since the 34th Ryder Cup Matches back in 2002. The placid Lee Westwood and the fiery Sergio Garcia, who compiled a won three, lost one record "
Sports,"England will return to the Rose Bowl this morning hoping to find Hampshire #39;s delightful new ground bathed in sunshine, or in the middle of a deluge."
World,"VIENNA, Austria Sept. 17, 2004 - The United States and most other nations at a meeting of the UN atomic watchdog agency agreed Friday on a resolution meant to curb Iran #39;s access to technology that could "
World,"Where freedom was promised, chaos and carnage now reign. A suicide bomber in a car blows himself up in the heart of Baghdad killing 13 people."
World,"In yet another indication that he may renege on his pledge to step down as army chief by the end of the year, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that  #39;the vast majority #39; of his countrymen want him in uniform as they fear that he would be "
World, The heavyweight United States duo of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were on track for their second defeat of the day as Europe maintained a stranglehold at the 35th Ryder Cup on Friday.
World," As of Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, 1,027 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 777 died as a result of hostile action and 250 died of non hostile causes. The figures include three military civilians."
Sci/Tech," A German teenager accused of creating the Sasser worm that infected millions of computers around the world is being taught to become a security software programmer, the company that hired him said."
Sports, Philadelphia Phillies closer Billy Wagner was suspended for two games Friday by major league baseball and fined an undisclosed amount after he was ejected against the New York Mets last weekend.
Sci/Tech," The judge presiding over a massive pension suit against IBM, which could cost the company more than  #36;6.5 billion, agreed Friday to a short delay while settlement talks continue."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The heavyweight  United States duo of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were on  track for their second defeat of the day as Europe maintained a  stranglehold at the 35th Ryder Cup on Friday."
World," The Democrats are trying to target their criticism of President Bush in a way that shows voters they've been hurt by administration policies on the economy and Iraq, vice presidential candidate John Edwards said in an Associated Press interview Friday."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on  Friday after a key consumer sentiment report was not as weak as  some dealers had suspected, triggering some profit taking after  Thursday's brisk rally."
Business," Former Qwest Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=Q.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">Q.N</A>  executive Tom Hall, who was scheduled to go on trial next month  on charges stemming from an accounting scandal, will plead  guilty, his attorney said on Friday."
Business, United Airlines on Friday said it will  need about  $500 million in annual cost cuts above the  $655  million now in the works and also received court approval for  more time to develop a reorganization plan without interference  from creditors.
World,US authorities begin relief operations as south-eastern states continue to assess Hurricane Ivan's impact.
Sci/Tech,"Within a decade computer models may be able to forecast some types of earthquakes with accuracy similar to that of current forecasts for hurricanes, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"For the past 30 years scientists have scoured the most inhospitable environments or life. Just about everywhere they look, they find it thriving in microscopic form."
Sci/Tech,"In this week's TravelWatch column: A small experiment in Armenia shows how easy it is to turn an urban dead zone into an appealing, living place."
Sci/Tech,"From the wetlands out front to the undulating exterior, the new National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., is built on native ideas. <i>Includes photo gallery.</i>"
World," Police detained two bodyguards of pop star Madonna on Friday after a brawl with photographers waiting for the singer outside her Tel Aviv hotel.    Two of the photographers and a policeman who tried to break up the fight were injured, said police spokeswoman Liat Pearl..."
World," The United States and most other nations at a meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency agreed Friday on a resolution meant to curb Iran's access to technology that could be used for nuclear weapons, and indirectly set a deadline for Tehran to meet their demands..."
Sci/Tech,The Web conferencing leader will release a product for sales calls that watches clients to see whether they pay attention.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: BMC looks to simplify network operations...Data center firms settle cookie suit...nStor sells off telecoms management unit...Nortel lowers expectations.
Sci/Tech,"AN FRANCISCO - WebEx Communications Inc. is expanding its Web conferencing service with an offering designed for sales professionals, the company plans to announce on Monday."
Sci/Tech,By CHRISTOPHER WANG    NEW YORK (AP) -- Executive search firm Heidrick   Struggles International Inc. (HSII) on Friday said it bagged nearly \$130 million by selling Google Inc...
Business,"A BETTER-than-expected profit outlook from Ford juiced up trading on Wall Street overnight, but gains were capped by a lacklustre reading on consumer sentiment and a fresh rise in oil prices."
Business,"On Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15, state District Judge John Dietz concluded a five-and-half-week trial by ruling unconstitutional the Texas system of public school finance."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s first legitimate music download service, Apple iTunes, is to be investigated by a government watchdog for overcharging its British customers by up to 20 per cent."
Sci/Tech,"National Semiconductor (Quote, Chart) took the wraps off a pair of I/O devices it said could help protect a computer from hackers and viruses."
Sci/Tech,PC WELT in Germany said it has discovered a major bug in Windows XP Service Pack 2 which will crack open your PC like a song thrush breaks a snail shell.
Sci/Tech,"SINGAPORE--RosettaNet, a consortium pushing to establish a universal e-business language, is hoping to broaden its appeal to smaller companies by slashing the costs of standards adoption."
Sports,Funnyman Jimmy Fallon and Hollywood babe Drew Barrymore high-tailed it across the infield in Fenway Park last night - but their shenanigans didn #39;t disrupt the Sox game against Tampa Bay.
World,"JAKARTA, SEPTEMBER 17: Indonesian police have made their first arrest in the car bombing outside the Australian Embassy last week, detaining a man they said on Friday had helped their top suspect prepare the attack."
World,"NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 17: The Cabinet today approved the repeal of POTA, an anti-terrorism law enacted by the NDA Government, stating that it was a draconian law and being grossly misused."
Sci/Tech,"Three days after the preview release of Firefox 1.0 and more than 720,000 downloads later, the Mozilla Foundation is moving to a new phase in its online campaign to build more market share."
Sci/Tech,"business standards consortium RosettaNet spread its wings over Singapore with the opening of its Architecture Center of Excellence, the group said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s just another sign that a major battle for the hearts, minds and dollars of young, tech-minded consumers will be fought over music -- who sells it and who gets to play it on what portable gadgets."
World,The head of Germany #39;s opposition conservatives has urged politically like-minded European Union leaders to deny Turkey full membership of the bloc.
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Friday after a key consumer sentiment report was not as weak as some dealers had suspected, triggering some profit taking after Thursday's brisk rally."
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A>, which warned  earlier this week of lower than expected profits this year,  said on Friday it will pay Chairman and Chief Executive Neville  Isdell  $1.5 million a year."
World," A Russian commission has backed a plea  for pardon by an army colonel jailed for 10 years for the  murder of a Chechen girl, prompting anger in the restive  province, Interfax news agency reported Friday."
Business,In CHICAGO story headlined  quot;UPDATE 1-United Airlines seeks \$500 mln more in cost cuts quot; please read in paragraph 4 ... The \$500 million figure would be over and above savings realized if United terminates and replaces its pension funds ... instead of .
Business,US mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Friday it began payments to former Chief Executive Leland Brendsel after a court ruled regulators could not freeze his compensation pending investigation into an accounting 
Sci/Tech,"IBM has signed on five corporate customers and the Environmental Protection Agency to its ongoing grid-computing initiative, Big Blue said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"year old was arraigned Friday after authorities received a tip that he was making threats in an online chat room against his high school, fellow students and an officer assigned to the building."
Sci/Tech,"Q: I am not computer intelligent, so I use a tech support company for help. I have read in the paper about Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows XP."
Sports,Canadian Jacques Villeneuve is relishing the chance to help Renault overtake his former BAR team for second place in this year #39;s Formula One constructors #39; championship.
Sports,"Loudon, NH (Sports Network) - Jeff Gordon will assume the pole position for Sunday #39;s Sylvania 300 at the New Hampshire International Speedway after a steady rain washed out Friday #39;s qualifying session."
Sports,A 15 man-squad from Zimbabwe led by cricket #39;s youngest ever captain Tatenda Taibu arrived in Pakistan yesterday for a tri-series starting later this month.
Sports,"  Kobe Bryant #39;s defense team spent months trying to keep his comments to investigators sealed. Now that the details are out    admitted adultery, graphic sexual details and Bryant #39;s hope of paying "
Business,Cisco Systems #39; \$2 billion push into the SMB space is forcing it to re-evaluate the role it has assigned its upstart Linksys division.
World,The Centre is to promulgate an ordinance to repeal the contentious Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 (Pota) along with another ordinance making changes in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967.
Sports, Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco was suspended for the rest of the season and two teammates and a coach were suspended Friday after he threw a chair that hit a woman and broke her nose during a game against the Oakland Athletics earlier this week.
World," As Hurricane Ivan's remnants soaked the South on Friday and left a trail of destruction from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas, Floridians once again are coping, cleaning up and coming together after being pummeled by a third devastating storm in five weeks..."
Business,"A better-than-expected profit outlook from Ford juiced up trading on Wall Street, with gains capped by a lackluster reading on consumer sentiment and a fresh rise in oil prices."
Business,"As Hurricane Ivan #39;s remnants soaked the South on Friday and left a trail of destruction from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas, Floridians once again are coping, cleaning up and coming together after being pummeled by a third devastating storm in five weeks "
Business,Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners have agreed to pay \$1.17 billion to acquire Cooper-Standard Automotive by the end of the year.
Sports,Motorsport.com. Current World Rally Championship points leader Sebastien Loeb started out early with a bang to maintain the lead in the Rally of Great Britain on the close of the first day.
Sports,"England #39;s weather-delayed game against Sri Lanka, the winners of which face tournament favourites Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday, has created a conflict of interests."
World,It was to plug one of his many books that Melvyn Bragg was in the ITV building this week when he encountered an old chum who asked him to go on air to do a political interview while he was there.
Sci/Tech,"At PeopleSoft Inc.'s Connect 2004 conference in San Francisco next week, the software vendor is expected to face questions from users about its ability to fend off Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid and remain independent."
Business," Amid a lull in the IC market, North American based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted a book to bill ratio of 1.00 in August, down from 1.04 in July, according to new figures "
Sports," Newcastle United midfielder Nicky Butt saw red, Kieron Dyer was injured and Patrick Kluivert scored twice in the 2 0 Uefa Cup win over Israeli champions Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in a half empty stadium."
Sports,"In the wake of the Montgomery-Woods skirmishes already commenced, we half expected to find the bloody detritus of combat as two virgin soldiers prepared for action on this dank, grey opening morning."
Sports,"After 12 years as the golden boy of American boxing, Oscar De La Hoya suddenly looks like a man who is haunted by the possibility of a career-ending defeat against Bernard Hopkins tonight."
World, Foreign diplomats who visited the site of a mysterious explosion in North Korea said yesterday it was a hydroelectric project under heavy construction.
World,"ROME Sept. 17, 2004 - Swarms of desert locusts are moving across northwest Africa, threatening to devastate crops in an increasing number of countries, UN officials warned Friday."
World," A prisoner accused of transporting supplies for Taliban fighters went before a U.S. military review panel Friday, while another boycotted the proceedings."
Business,"TOKYO/NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 17: Japan on Friday ordered Citigroup Inc. to close its Japanese private banking offices after uncovering a series of problems, including failing to prevent suspected money laundering."
Business,"NEW YORK : A better-than-expected profit outlook from Ford juiced up trading on Wall Street, with gains capped by a lackluster reading on consumer sentiment and a fresh rise in oil prices."
Business,Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Friday raised Brazil #39;s much awaited sovereign credit rating to  quot;BB-minus quot; from  quot;B-plus quot; due to improved fiscal policies.
Sci/Tech,"year old boy was arrested and police found weapons, ammunition and bomb making paraphernalia in his home after a tip that he was making threats online against his high "
Sci/Tech,A new MyDoom worm released this week taunts the just-charged author of a rival malware line by including his mug shot. MyDoom.y -- but also called MyDoom.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. released this week a security patch for its Mac OS X iChat instant messaging client, which contains a flaw that could a hacker could use to takeover a person #39;s computer."
Sci/Tech,"EarthLink #39;s R amp;D lab on Thursday released a proof-of-concept application to show how a popular messaging protocol can be used for purposes other than what it was designed, including sharing data."
Sports,"The opening match of the 35th Ryder Cup featured four of the best golfers in the world, one of whom may yet be remembered as the greatest player of all."
Sports,"The team, owned and run by Ford, have struggled since emerging from the Stewart outfit in 1999 with a high-budget, high-profile entry into F1."
Sports,NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco was suspended for the rest of the 2004 season Friday by Major League Baseball after tossing a chair into the stands and hitting two fans in the head earlier this week.
Sports,"After sharing the Spaniard #39;s apartment in Switzerland during the European Masters a fortnight ago, Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald shared a vital victory over Kenny Perry and Stewart Cink."
Sports,Mark Hughes takes charge of Blackburn for the first time and will hope that mediocre travellers Portsmouth will provide an instant success for his nineteenth placed side.
Sports,  Oklahoma suspended starting defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek indefinitely Friday pending an investigation into an incident that ended with one of Dvoracek #39;s high school teammates in the hospital.
Sports,Auburn #39;s offensive line coach Hugh Nall jokes that the Tigers have a new name for their new offense: the West Coast redneck offense.
World," Iran said on Friday it might extend a partial freeze on uranium enrichment in order to ease Western fears about its nuclear ambitions, but a senior U.S. official dismissed this as a ploy to fend off tough U.N. action."
World,"BAGHDAD, 18 September 2004 - US warplanes bombed the central Iraqi city of Fallujah yesterday, killing 44 people, many of them women and children."
World,"NEW DELHI: The Indian government has repealed a stringent anti-terror law after complaints of misuse and has replaced it by amending the existing Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967."
World,"NOORDWIJK: Five EU states signed an accord on Friday creating a new European military police force deployable to crisis situations worldwide, the latest tool in Europes developing security arsenal."
World," Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched a spirited defense of his administration and dismissed looming scandals as political vendettas Friday during what was likely to be his last state of the city address. The mayor vowed he was ""not going to negotiate my principles."""
World," President Pervez Musharraf is testing public opinion before he makes a final decision about whether he will stay on as army chief, the Pakistani leader said in a newspaper interview published on Friday."
Sci/Tech," A 20 year old man has been arrested in England in the theft of the proprietary software blueprints used by Cisco Systems Inc.'s networking equipment, police and the company confirmed Friday."
Sports," Midway through Friday's Ryder Cup matches at Oakland Hills, English golf fan Sean Warden began to wonder: Was it tee time, or tea time?"
World," The Navy's chief investigator concluded Friday that procedures were followed properly in the approval of Sen. John Kerry's Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals, according to an internal Navy memo."
Sports, Texas Rangers relief pitcher  Frank Francisco was suspended for the rest of the 2004 season  Friday by Major League Baseball after tossing a chair into the  stands and hitting two fans in the head earlier this week.
Sci/Tech," Only 60 cheetahs are believed to remain in Iran, their numbers bludgeoned by hunting, road building and drought, say environmentalists battling to save them from extinction."
World," Los Alamos National Laboratory plans within a year to remove all weapons grade nuclear material from a part of the lab that has raised security concerns, according to an internal federal document."
World," Sudan blamed the United States for the  failure of three weeks of peace talks between Khartoum and  Darfur rebels Friday, but African Union mediators said  negotiations would resume in October."
World,The authorities in Singapore voice concern about a tropical disease that has killed 23 people this year.
World,\Japan's professional baseball players are set to strike for the first time since the game was introduced 70 years ago.
World," The violent remains of Hurricane Ivan pounded a large swath of eastern United States on Friday as the storm's rampage moved north, drenching an area from Ohio to Georgia, washing out dozens of homes, sweeping cars down roadways and trapping more than 100 students at an elementary school..."
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) Officials at EarthLink #39;s R amp;D facility have quietly released a proof-of-concept file-sharing application based on the Session Initiated Protocol.
Sports,A RAMPAGING Europe led by Colin Montgomerie put the United States on the rack when they rushed into a opening day lead of five points at the Ryder Cup today.
World,Talks involving the British and Irish governments and the northern parties continue at Leeds Castle in Kent today. The first day of discussions aimed at restoring power sharing in the North adjourned late last night.
Business,"Russia #39;s Yukos oil company has paid \$2.2-\$2.4 billion (euro1.8-1.97 billion) of its \$3.4 billion (euro2.79 billion) tax bill for 2000, Yukos #39; top finance official said Friday, and he renewed warnings that the embattled company was close to "
Sci/Tech,"The Smithsonian #39;s National Museum of Natural History plans to announce today the largest renovation in its nearly 95-year history, creating Ocean Hall, an unusual hybrid of public display and research."
Sports,"Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco, who was arrested Monday on a battery charge for throwing a chair at Oakland Athletics fans, was suspended for the rest of the season by Major League Baseball."
Sports,MOSCOW : Russian basketball champions CSKA Moscow said they were disappointed that NBA giants Utah Jazz had pulled out off a planned exhibition match here because of security fears.
World,"VIENNA The United States once again failed Friday to persuade the International Atomic Energy Agency to refer Iran #39;s nuclear program to the United Nations Security Council, accepting instead a repetition of calls for the country to stop uranium enrichment "
World,"STATE DEPARTMENT Secretary of State Powell is rejecting comments made by the UN secretary-general about the war in Iraq. In an interview with the BBC, Kofi Annan (KOH #39;-fee AN #39;-nan) called the US-led military "
Sci/Tech,Taiwanese chipmaker dangles open-source software lure to attract programmer interest.
Sci/Tech,Oracle later this year plans a major entrance to the content management space with a new product tied to its Collaboration Suite  offering.
Business,United Airlines on Friday said it will need about USD\$500 million in annual cost cuts above the USD\$655 million now in the works and also received court approval for more time to develop a reorganization plan without interference from creditors.
Business,The International Monetary Fund #39;s shareholder governments told Argentina in a meeting on Friday to live up to its promises in a \$13 billion loan program to tackle 
Business,"The Russian oil giant Yukos on Friday issued sharply higher revised estimates of reserves for its biggest subsidiary, one currently being appraised for sale by the government, and reiterated that Yukos was operating financially on a  quot;day-to-day quot; basis and "
Business,MILAN Alitalia #39;s management and unions representing its cabin crews edged toward an accord Friday night on job cuts and working conditions in an effort to save the national carrier from collapse.
Sci/Tech,"British authorities have arrested a man suspected of stealing source code from Cisco Systems in May, a spokeswoman for Scotland Yard confirmed Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Putting a bounty on spammer #39;s heads, as proposed in the CAN-SPAM Act, could be an expensive undertaking, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission."
Sci/Tech,"Also this week: Xbox 2 backwards compatibility and Halo 2 four-way co-op (or lack thereof). RUMOR #1: Sony will release the PStwo, a scaled-down version of the PlayStation 2, on October 26th."
Sports,"The Russian basketball champions, CSKA Moscow, said Friday that they were disappointed that the Utah Jazz of the NBA had pulled out off a planned exhibition match Oct. 8 in Moscow because of security fears."
World,"MOSCOW Shamil Basayev, the elusive Chechen guerrilla commander who has become Russia #39;s most wanted man, has claimed responsibility for planning terror attacks that have killed more than 440 people here in recent weeks and is threatening to strike anew, a "
Sci/Tech,"Chip Eberhart writes in Post magazine,  #147;DVD Studio Pro Version 3.0 is truly a world-class DVD authoring application. This outstanding version of DVD Studio Pro adds enough bells, whistles and real-world functionality to make even a seasoned DVD author take notice and say,  #145;Wow! #146; #148; Sep 16"
Sci/Tech, Executive search firm Heidrick  amp; Struggles International Inc. on Friday said it earned nearly  #36;130 million by selling Google Inc. stock it got as payment for finding the Internet company a new CEO in 2001.
World," The U.S. Navy on Friday rejected a legal watchdog group's request to open an investigation into military awards given to Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry during the Vietnam War, saying his medals were properly approved."
Sports,"The announcement of the National Hockey League player lockout was treated as headline news in Canada, running as the top story throughout the Canadian media."
World," A suicide car bomber bearing down on police in a Baghdad neighborhood killed eight people Friday, capping a bloody day across Iraq that left at least 52 dead."
Sports," Hal Sutton wanted his best two players to set the tone for the Ryder Cup. Did they ever. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson got hammered in the morning and blew it in the afternoon, and the rest of the Americans followed suit Friday as Europe matched the largest first day lead in Ryder Cup history."
World," President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia is ""seriously preparing"" for pre emptive strikes against terrorists, as Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for a school hostage taking and other attacks that have claimed more than 430 lives."
World, Ralph Nader is back on Florida's ballot  #151; probably for good this time.
World,A top Iranian official tells the BBC Tehran is prepared to give more assurances over its nuclear enrichment plans.
Business,"CARNIVAL, the worlds largest cruise line, yesterday posted record quarterly profits and said the performance underlined the success of its merger with P amp;O Princess last year."
Business,"Tom Hall, the last of the four executives at Qwest Communications International awaiting trial, has agreed to plead guilty. His attorney told the court that Hall would be willing to enter a plea."
Sci/Tech,Most of the open-source community is finding that it can #39;t deal with Microsoft #39;s stance on spam-protection intellectual property.
Sci/Tech,"year old charged with making terrorist threats against his high school, fellow students and a police officer said at his arraignment that he would do anything  quot;to help the community quot; in the wake of his arrest."
Sci/Tech," (Sep 17, 2004) After its crash landing, NASA scientists weren #39;t too hopeful that they #39;d turn up much science in the wreckage of Genesis #39; sample capsule, but the results so far have been a pleasant surprise."
Sports,"Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - The middleweight megafight billed as the  quot;Quest for History quot; between undisputed champion Bernard Hopkins and the Golden Boy of boxing, Oscar De La Hoya, is just a day away."
World,"US troops took dead aim at an al Qaeda members in Iraq, launching attacks on the city of Fallujah -- while the capital coped with two more car bomb attacks."
World," The government on Friday identified the British engineer who was kidnapped in Baghdad with two American colleagues, and the victim's family urged his captors to free him."
Sci/Tech,"After a week of well-deserved criticism, Lycos is abandoning its scheme to launch denial-of-service attacks against spammy websites.  Did the company reform in time to avoid criminal prosecution?"
Sci/Tech," Thanks to earlier reports of a strong cell phone market, it didn't surprise many analysts that Qualcomm, a leading cell phone company, on Friday boosted its earnings guidance."
Sports," For the second time in less than a month, an Air Force Academy football player has been cleared of taking illegal steroids after insisting on the stand that he believed the drugs were simply supplements."
Sports, Dean Wilson shot a 5 under 65 on Friday and led first round leader Ted Purdy by a stroke halfway through the Texas Open.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods and Phil  Mickelson had been dubbed by their Ryder Cup captain as the  dream pairing but they gave Hal Sutton nothing but a king-sized  headache Friday."
World, Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Friday accused the Bush administration of hiding a plan to mobilize more National Guard and Reserve troops after the election while glossing over a worsening conflict in Iraq.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie,  who has suffered much misery at the hands of American golf  fans, gave back some of his own Friday with another Ryder Cup  tour de force at Oakland Hills Country Club."
World, Ralph Nader is back on Florida's ballot   probably for good this time...
World," The violent remains of Hurricane Ivan pounded a large swath of the eastern United States on Friday, drenching an area from Georgia to Ohio, washing out dozens of homes, sweeping cars down roadways and trapping more than 100 students at an elementary school..."
Business,"When a bright, middle-class Oxford graduate called Harold Stringer set out for America from his home in Aylesbury in 1965 to find a job, it was the stuff of movies which attracted him."
Sports,"Chris Riley is the least-qualified US Ryder Cup member. Following one of America #39;s worst days in golf #39;s most important team competition, there was no question he belonged."
Sports,com. What more could the young left-hander do? He had just found out that his 2004 season might be over because of a left hamstring strain.
World,"THE Russian president, Vladimir Putin, yesterday accused the West of harbouring Chechen terrorists, speaking hours after rebel leader Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for the Beslan school massacre."
World,"Israeli troops patrolling the West Bank city of Nablus shot and killed a 19-year-old Palestinian woman Friday, witnesses and hospital officials said."
World,"The one thing that #39;s misleading about Club 64 is its name. With its echoes of Studio 57 in New York and its desirable location at the heart of Hong Kong Central, you might expect it to be just another glitzy bar or nightspot."
World,"The European Union added a fresh arm to its fast-growing military and police machinery yesterday, launching a fighting  quot;gendarmerie quot; for quick deployment to trouble spots all over world."
World,Two of Colombia #39;s most powerful drug lords were trapped in prison cells yesterday as the state seized their fortune estimated at more than 120 million.
Business,"A group based in Tupelo is one of two organizations calling for a boycott of some Procter  amp; Gamble products because of the company #39;s stand on a political issue in its home town, Cincinnati."
Sci/Tech,"underpar writes  quot;According to this ZDNet.com article, Microsoft  #39;has launched a pilot program in which some visitors to the main Windows download page are being asked to let the software maker check to see whether their copy of the operating system is "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and a group of recording labels are in discussion about how the next generation of the Windows Operating System, codenamed Longhorn, will support Copy Protected CDs."
Sports,"With a long Olympic campaign behind them, 21 Olympic champions and another 52 silver and bronze medallists have converged on the Riviera to wind down their "
Sports,"Rain wiped out qualifying Friday for NASCAR #39;s Sylvania 300, leaving points leader Jeff Gordon on the pole for Sunday #39;s race."
Business,"It #39;s enough to bring tears to the eyes of anyone who thinks that cars are already too big, and that the world #39;s roads are being overrun by SUVs - sport utility vehicles."
Sci/Tech,"Description: We consider a new language invented by deaf children in Nicaragua, and how scientists are able to see the language evolving."
Sci/Tech,"Visitors with a pirated copy of Windows may lose easy access to company #39;s Download Center. As part of its efforts to combat software piracy, Microsoft is testing a new feature on its Download Center Web site that can lock out pirated copies of Windows."
World,Four western countries set the scene yesterday for a showdown with Iran by demanding that it freeze its uranium enrichment activities immediately.
Business,AUSTIN Farmers Insurance today announced plans to cut its Texas homeowners insurance rates by five percent in a settlement with the state.
Sci/Tech," Prosecutors have charged 11 people in California, Texas and Washington state with conspiring to distribute more than  #36;30 million of counterfeit computer software and products."
Sci/Tech, A university study has found Taiwan and Singapore now lead the United States and Canada in providing government services online.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson was  relegated to the Ryder Cup sidelines by U.S. captain Hal Sutton  on Friday after the Masters champion and partner Tiger Woods  slumped to two defeats at Oakland Hills."
Sci/Tech,"Bloglines Adds International RSS Feed Reading\\Bloglines, an online service for searching and subscribing to news feeds, blogs and rich web content today unveiled an internationalized web site that allows people who speak Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to join and navigate the Bloglines service in their native languages. ..."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Shell-shocked Phil  Mickelson had little explanation for his miserable opening day  Ryder Cup form Friday after he partnered Tiger Woods to two  defeats against Europe."
World," President Bush received a potential boost on Friday in his bid for re election when a court ruled that independent candidate Ralph Nader, who experts believe helped Bush win four years ago, be placed on Florida's presidential ballot."
Sci/Tech," An Indian rhino was born at the Buffalo Zoo this week, one of less than a dozen births in North America in the last decade, zoo officials said."
World," SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Reuters) - Dominicans  climbed onto rooftops and into trees on Friday to escape floods  as Tropical Storm Jeanne weakened into a depression after  killing seven people, sweeping away houses and forcing 22,000  people to flee their homes, authorities said."
Business,"In raising its reserve estimates, Yukos reiterated that it was operating on a ""day to day basis and was still close to filing for bankruptcy."""
World, The northern Japanese Hokkaido Island has been stroke by a strong magnitude 7 earthquake. The authorities are warning the local population of the possible powerful tsunami that can take place in the coastal areas.
World,Damascus: PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas Monday held historic talks with Syria #39;s president on the first official Palestinian visit since 1996 -- part of a post-Yasser Arafat push to forge stronger ties with Arab countries.
Sports,race playoff for NASCAR's Nextel Cup championship starts with rain washing out qualifying Friday at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Sports,D.C. United's Dema Kovalenko and Dallas's Ronnie O'Brien are still at odds over a scuffle near the start of their game last week.
Sports,Maryland's seniors need to provide steadfast leadership to the underclassmen as the Terrapins enter a hostile environment at Mountaineer Field.
Sports,"Less than a month after the death of Northeast football player Jamahl Jones, prosecutors dropped charges against the four suspects, citing insufficient evidence after a preliminary autopsy."
World,The U.S. failed to persuade the International Atomic Energy Agency that it should refer Iran's suspect nuclear program to the Security Council.
Sci/Tech,"The Microsoft Download Centre has been updated with some graphical improvements on both the search, listings and item pages. Crucially in the new look download centre many application downloads are now being "
Sports,"San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Dean Wilson shot a five-under 65 on Friday to move into the lead at the halfway point of the Texas Open."
Sports,he National Basketball Association announced yesterday that it had canceled an Oct. 8 exhibition game in Russia featuring the Utah Jazz against the Moscow club CSKA because the recent terrorist 
Sports,Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald were having way too much fun during their 2-and-1 foursome victory over Americans Kenny Perry and Stewart Cink on Friday.
World,"Europe and the US have agreed to moves to curb Iran #39;s nuclear ambitions, but divisions emerged with so-called non-aligned nations objecting to parts of the text."
Sci/Tech,Computers built with Advanced Micro Devices #39; Opteron processor soon will be able to take advantage of the same power management technology the company has already built into its laptop and desktop microchips.
Sci/Tech,International Business Machines Corp. said Monday it will provide voice and data services to British financial-services company Lloyds TSB Group PLC for seven years in a deal worth \$971.6 million.
Sci/Tech,Visitors with a pirated copy of Windows may lose easy access to company's Download Center.
Business,"The Russian oil giant Yukos substantially increased the reserve estimates Friday for its biggest subsidiary, one currently being appraised for sale by the government."
Sci/Tech,"Andrew Osantowski is a quiet, introverted high school senior who prefers nights at home with his family to hanging with friends."
Sports,"Some tough playing conditions cooled off Ted Purdy on Friday. A day after matching the course record with a 61, Purdy struggled through the stifling heat "
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro Mobile Security is designed to protect data-centric mobile devices such as smartphones against viruses and short message service (SMS) spam.
World," President Bush sought backing from female voters Friday, asking them to look beyond rising violence in Iraq to a day when a democratically elected leader will lead the nation."
Sports,Perhaps there will be a moment during Sunday's game between the Giants and the Redskins when a coach and his former franchise quarterback will do a double take.
Sports,"Phil Mickelson didn't look comfortable with his partner, his golf clubs or his opponents on the opening day of the Ryder Cup."
Sci/Tech,"Fujitsu Limited and Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that they have reached a fundamental agreement to enter into a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will enable service providers "
Sci/Tech,"Crew members on the international space station have ended their 10-day effort to repair a failed Elektron oxygen generator, and in its place they have installed a jury-rigged unit that previously failed."
Sports,What started with the debut of a  quot;dream team quot; turned into a nightmare of a Friday for the United States at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches.
Sports,"Formula one was thrown into crisis yesterday when the Jaguar team were put up for sale by their owner Ford along with Cosworth Racing, the Northampton-based specialist which also supplies engines to Jordan and Minardi."
Sports," In every other city, Barry Bonds is greeted with boos and cheers, a mixture of respect, fear and derision for the best slugger of his generation."
World," President Vladimir Putin accused the West of indulging terrorists on Friday, just hours after a Chechen warlord claimed responsibility for a wave of deadly attacks in Russia and threatened more."
Sports, Crystal Robinson scored a season high 22 points and paced a 12 0 run that helped the New York Liberty gain a playoff berth in the WNBA with a 69 66 victory Friday night over the Connecticut Sun.
Business,The Ford Motor Company raised its third-quarter earnings forecast and announced a restructuring plan for its struggling Jaguar division.
World,The killings of Iraqis who work on U.S. military bases send a chilling message not to cooperate with the Americans.
Sci/Tech,Lithuania has pledged to take action to shut a Chechen separatist website operating from the Baltic state and used by warlord Shamil Basayev to claim responsibility for this month #39;s school siege in southern Russia.
Sports,"Not even a deafening din from the voices of over 30,000 Detroiters could prevent Europe from taking a record 6.5 - 1.5 lead after the first day of the 35th Ryder Cup at the Oakland Hills Country Club yesterday."
Sports,Russian duo Svetlana Kuznetsova and Nadia Petrova have extended their hot US Open form to set up a semi-final showdown at the Wismilak WTA tournament in Bali.
Sports," Chipper Jones hit a three run homer to help Atlanta overcome an early deficit Friday night, and the Braves reduced their magic number for clinching the NL East to eight by beating the Florida Marlins 8 1."
Business," Swiss banking group UBS, the world's largest wealth manager, said on Monday it had strengthened its position in the United States by buying local rival Julius Baer's U.S. wealth management business."
World," Sirens were due to wail across more than 100 Chinese cities on Saturday to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China, state media said."
Sports, LPGA Tour rookie Brandi Jackson shot a 6 under 66 on Friday and held a one stroke lead in the rain delayed opening round of the Safeway Classic.
World," Sirens were due to wail across more  than 100 Chinese cities on Saturday to commemorate the 73rd  anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China, state  media said."
Business,A growing number of economists argue that the U.S. is caught in a gradual deterioration brought on by the yawning deficit in trade and other international transactions.
World,"Senator John Kerry faces substantial obstacles in his bid to unseat President Bush, with voters saying he has not laid out a case for why he wants to be president."
World,"Although downgraded to a tropical storm, Ivan is still churning a deadly path north leaving a death toll of 75, including 38 in the United States."
World,"A thousand rubles, or about \$34, was enough to bribe an airline agent to put a Chechen woman on board one of the two flights that exploded in midair last month, killing all 90 people aboard."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices rose on Monday in subdued trading, extending Friday's rally as dealers anticipated slower official rate hikes in 2005 following slack"
World,"The Bush administration failed on Friday to persuade them to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran, settling instead for another request that Tehran voluntarily drop its nuclear program."
Sports," Derrek Lee drove in five runs with a three run homer and a two run double, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 12 4 Friday night for their fifth straight win."
World," Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar on Friday called for the release of dozens of inmates in Cuba, charging they're political prisoners held ""simply because they have a different opinion from the official line."""
Sports," Tony Batista hit a go ahead two run single in Montreal's five run ninth inning, and the Expos rallied for a 12 8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night."
Sci/Tech," The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed 11 members of MCI Inc.'s former creditors committee for documents related to confidential communications between the company and its bondholders, according to federal bankruptcy court filings."
World," United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour urged South Korea to repeal its draconian security law, saying the legislation did not meet international standards for human rights protection."
Business,"Bob Ellis was picking up plywood and two-by-fours on his second trip of the day for supplies to deal with the wreckage from Hurricane Frances, the second of three "
Business, IBM Corp. said Friday that it has settled part of an employee lawsuit claiming that the world #39;s biggest seller of computers and related services violated age discrimination rules when it changed pension plans.
Business,Argentine President Nestor Kirchner received confirmation Friday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a postponement of the payment of 1 billion US dollars in foreign debt owed by Argentina.
World," South Korea declared Saturday it has no  plans to develop or possess nuclear weapons, but said it would  pursue scientific atomic research transparently in cooperation  with the U.N. nuclear watchdog."
Business,"Mortgage fraud has the potential to become a ""national epidemic"" that could expose lenders to hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, an FBI official said."
Sci/Tech,"America Online, the largest Internet service provider, said it would stop using Microsoft #39;s Sender ID technology to filter unwanted e-mail being sent to its millions of members, and instead embrace an open-source friendly alternative."
Sports,"A capsule look at the first day of Ryder Cup matches Friday at Oakland Hills Country Club: Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie, Europe, def."
Sports,"LONDON: Canadian Jacques Villeneuve will race the last three Grands Prix of the season for Renault, the Formula One team said yesterday."
Sports,"Finn Jarkko Nieminen reignited his rise through the rankings on Friday, this time at the expense of third seed David Nalbandian 6-2 2-6 6-2 at the China Open."
Sports,"Brandi Jackson #39;s early morning tee time worked out well at the Safeway Classic. Although the course was damp from recent rain, the LPGA Tour rookie was able to post a 6-under 66 for "
Sports,"anny Ramirez was finally talking. After playfully telling reporters to leave him a telephone message or send him a fax, then putting a bag of bats in front of his locker to block their access "
Sports,Australia #39;s John Senden was tied for third as American Dean Wilson seized the halfway lead in the Texas Open in San Antonio this morning.
Sports,"The preliminary diagnosis on Gerut is a right knee injury, pending an MRI...DeJesus also stole a base, his eighth of the season...The Royals won for only the second time in seven meetings at Jacobs Field this year."
World,The Bush administration failed on Friday to persuade its closest allies and other members of the International Atomic Energy Agency to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran 
World,"A thousand rubles, or about \$34, was enough to bribe an airline agent to put a Chechen woman on board a flight just before takeoff, according to Russian investigators."
World,"KARACHI: President Pervez Musharraf would be violating the constitution if he reneged on his pledge to step down as army chief later this year, a former chief justice of Pakistan #39;s Supreme Court said yesterday."
World,"NOORDWIJK, Netherlands -- Five European Union defense ministers signed an agreement Friday to set up a law enforcement group to provide support for international peacekeeping missions."
Business,Financing for nearly 100 regional planes was key component to restructuring plans.
Business,"Kryptonite, stung by revelations that some of its bicycle locks can be pried open with nothing more than the hull of a ballpoint pen, offered to provide free upgrades to customers who purchased the vulnerable locks."
Sports,"The Redskins, facing their first critical test against a division rival, know they must do well in the NFC East to make the playoffs."
Business,US Airways plans to ask a federal bankruptcy judge to impose temporary pay cuts on its workers unless it can reach agreement with its unions before then.
Sports,Browns RB Lee Suggs practiced Friday but is still questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas.
Sports,"Navy at Tulsa <br>   Where:  Skelly Stadium    When:  7 p.m. <br>   Shooting for 3-0:  Navy is off to its first 2-0 start since 1996. The Midshipmen haven't started 3-0 since 1979, when they won their first six games and finished 7-4. Navy has started 3-0 only twice in the past 40 years -- the 1978 team won its first seven games. Tulsa, which improved from 1-11 in 2002 to 8-5 last season, the best turnaround in college football, has lost its first two games, 21-3 at Kansas and 38-21 at Oklahoma State. Going 3-0 ""would be a great start, and it would be a great beginning to achieve the goals that they've set for themselves,"" Navy Coach Paul Johnson said. ""It's not going to make the season if we win, and it's not going to kill it if we lose."""
Sports,"Akron at No. 12 Virginia <br>   Where:  Scott Stadium, Charlottesville<br>   When:  3 p.m.    Radio:  WTNT-570    Tickets:  Sold out <br>   Another Top QB:  Like North Carolina's Darian Durant last week, Akron quarterback Charlie Frye is the key to his team's slim chances of upsetting the Cavaliers. The 6-foot-4 senior, likened by Virginia Coach Al Groh to recent ACC stars Matt Schaub and Philip Rivers, ranks fourth among active NCAA quarterbacks with 9,048 career passing yards. In losses the past two weeks to Penn State and Middle Tennessee, Frye completed 60 of 80 passes for 622 yards. Weather permitting, he will present a challenge for an inexperienced Virginia secondary that made a few too many errors in deep coverage in its first two games."
Sports,Ryder Cup rookie Chris Riley sinks a six-foot putt on the final hole to avoid a European sweep of the four best-ball matches and provide a precious half-point for the U.S. side.
Sports,"Given the chance to give himself a pat on the back, Cal offensive tackle Ryan O #39;Callaghan veered in another direction, choosing a route that lends insight into the why this "
Sports,"5 LSU at 14 Auburn  3:30 p.m., WUSA-9, WJZ-13 <br>Don't expect a resolution to LSU's quarterback controversy, which pits freshman JaMarcus Russell against senior Marcus Randall. ""My view is that both quarterbacks can be weapons for our team,"" LSU Coach Nick Saban said. No such controversy in Auburn's backfield, where Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown are both averaging more than 100 rushing yards per game. Hurricane Ivan, of course, is raging in the South. But so is Auburn, which remembers the 31-7 thrashing at the hands of LSU last season. The winner of this game will be the favorite in the SEC West."
Sports,Scottish Premier League leaders Rangers have nine players out of action for Sunday #39;s clash against Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Pittodrie.
Sports,"In each of the past 31 seasons, Nabraska has gained more rushing yards than passing yards. With the hire of Bill Callahan, a West Coast guy known for the West Coast offense, that will change."
Sci/Tech,"Eleven members of MCI Inc.'s former creditors committee asked for documents related to confidential communications between the company and its bondholders, according to federal bankruptcy court filings. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,Wall Street stocks managed to gain Friday as investors looked past a sharp rise in oil prices and cheered the strength of Ford Motor Co.
Business,"former executive at Qwest Communications International, who was scheduled to go on trial next month on charges related to accounting irregularities, will plead guilty, his lawyer said yesterday."
Business,"Maybe you #39;re an elite flyer, spending as much time in airport lounges as you do with your own family. Perhaps you #39;re a miles junkie, willing to drive 150 miles out of your way to earn double points."
Sports,"Phil Mickelson took cash over country. Lefty rolled the dice. It may prove the worst gamble of his risk-taking career. Of course, with about \$80 million of Callaway Golf #39;s money under his pillow, maybe Phil will sleep like a baby."
World,"Diplomats who visited what North Korea claimed was the site of a huge explosion found no sign it was nuclear, a Swedish ambassador said, while South Korea said a mushroom-shaped cloud in the "
Business,"Carnival Corp.  amp; plc, the world #39;s largest cruise company, reported Friday that higher ticket prices and onboard sales propelled third-quarter earnings up 40 percent to its best three-month results ever."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s bonds rose sharply in Thursday trading, a day after it offered to exchange some bonds in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"Research in Motion (RIMM ) started a revolution five years ago when it rolled out the first BlackBerry wireless e-mail device. The BlackBerry keyboard seemed too small to be usable, until you tried it."
World,Hong Kong legislator-elect  quot;Long Hair quot; Leung Kwok-hung (  ) said yesterday he would ask Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa (  ) to resign during an unprecedented meeting scheduled for today.
Sports, Chipper Jones hit a three run homer and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to close in on another division title with an 8 1 win over the Florida Marlins in Miami Friday.
Sports," Top seeded Vincent Spadea beat qualifier Hugo Armando 6 3, 1 6, 6 4 Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships."
Sports, Chipper Jones hit a three run homer  and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to  close in on another division title with an 8 1 win over the  Florida Marlins in Miami Friday.
Sports,"Barry Bonds hits his 700th home run Friday night, toppling another milestone and edging closer to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron with a blast off of San Diego's Jake Peavy."
World,Northern Ireland's politicians attend a third day of talks aimed at restoring devolved government.
World,"The Moab Music Festival takes the outdoor concert to the extreme by ferrying musicians, guests and instruments into a red-rock grotto."
Sports,BERNIE ECCLESTONE last night stood defiant as the attempt to loosen his grip on Formula One intensified with a court verdict that handed three banks control of the sport.
World," Former child star Macaulay Culkin was arrested on drug charges Friday during a traffic stop, authorities said.    The 24 year old actor, best known for his role in the ""Home Alone"" movies, was taken into custody on complaints of possession of a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription and possession of marijuana, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office..."
Business,"E. Neville Isdell, Coca-Cola Co. #39;s new chairman and chief executive officer, could receive an annual compensation package worth \$15 million."
Business,A US District Court Judge ruled last year that Big Blue had violated age-discrimination laws by amending its pension plan in a way that would make older employees accrue retirement benefits at a lower rate than younger workers.
Sci/Tech,year old was arraigned Friday after authorities received a tip from a Washington State University police officer that he was making threats in an online 
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. One day into the Ryder Cup, American captain Hal Sutton is already working on Plan C. Sidelining this year #39;s Masters champion for this morning #39;s round of four-ball "
Sports,"Citroen #39;s Sebastien Loeb remains in front on the Wales Rally GB tonight Friday, despite pressure from Petter Solberg late this morning, and in the afternoon, which saw the Frenchman #39;s advantage more than halved."
World,PRAGUE : Former Czech president and anti-communist dissident Vaclav Havel launched a major demonstration of support for the Cuban democracy by predicting that things were set to change in the communist country.
Sci/Tech,Qualcomm plans to study whether to change its accounting practices to reflect the growing size and volatility of the mobile communications market.
Sci/Tech,"I.B.M. said that it was in talks to settle a lawsuit contending that a pension plan adopted by the company discriminated against 140,000 older workers."
Sports, Oregon lost its season opener and dropped out of the Top 25 thanks mostly to its own mistakes.
World," Republicans rushed to the defense of embattled Senate candidate Tom Coburn in Oklahoma on Friday, airing a television commercial that accuses his Democratic rival of being a ""big time liberal"" and opponent of President Bush's tax cuts."
Sports,"Barry Bonds hit his 700th home run Friday night, toppling another milestone and edging closer to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (AFP) - Colin Montgomerie quieted an American crowd and boosted holder Europe #39;s victory hopes with a 2-and-1 triumph over US stars Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to open the 35th Ryder Cup."
Sports,"Fifth-seeded Marat Safin of Russia easily beat American Kevin Kim 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to move into the semi-finals of the China Open."
Sports,Olympic hero Kelly Holmes is contemplating tackling another historic double in the two-day IAAF World Athletics final which begins in Monaco today.
Sports,"SOUTHAMPTON, England (CMC) - Only 32 overs were possible in the ICC Champions Trophy limited-overs cricket match between England and Sri Lanka yesterday because of rain."
Sports,Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer and JD Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to close in on another division title with an 8-1 win over the Florida Marlins in Miami Friday.
World,Mexico and Japan signed an Economic Association Agreement (EAA) here on Friday aimed at promoting the gradual liberalization of trade between two countries.
World,"Secrecy shrouded a meeting of China #39;s Communist Party for a third day Saturday, but a Hong Kong newspaper added to speculation that military chief Jiang Zemin would "
Sci/Tech,"The latest release of the open source Web browser Firefox has spurred millions of downloads and a groundswell of anti-Internet Explorer sentiment, but IT executives question the role Firefox will play in their enterprise environments."
Business,"Crude oil surged to a four-week high, bringing the gain this week to almost \$3 a barrel, on concern that shutdowns caused by Hurricane Ivan would further reduce inventories."
Sci/Tech,"South Korean and Japanese makers of liquid-crystal displays have slowed the opening of new factories because of overcapacity, according Corning Inc."
World,"Thousands of kilometers away in Afghanistan itself, security experts, independent analysts and candidates are equally amazed that the polls will go ahead on October 9, in spite of insecurity and few guarantees that the vote will be free and fair."
World,"For the BJP, the repeal of POTA is a brazen attempt at practising votebank politics at the cost of national interest. The party has decided to highlight the  quot;dangerous quot; consequences that could entail the UPA "
World," Former President Clinton will have to ask President Bush for permission to release thousands of domestic policy records from his two terms in the White House, officials at Clinton's presidential library said Friday."
Business,Alcatel plans to acquire US-based mobile infrastructure company Spatial Wireless in a deal valued at \$250 million. The agreement gives Alcatel an avenue to expand in the US gear market.
Business,"IN HIS SPEECH at the Republican convention, President Bush put reform of the tax code on the agenda for a second term, saying he wants  quot;a simpler, fairer, pro-growth system."
Business,"For months, analysts speculated that Delta Air Lines might spin off its wholly owned subsidiaries -- locally based Comair Inc. and Atlantic Southeast Airlines -- to infuse cash into the ailing carrier."
Sci/Tech,"AOL is the latest and largest company to back away from Microsoft #39;s Sender ID software, designed to cut spam by identifying the source of the e-mail."
Sci/Tech,Police arrested a 17-year-old in Clinton Township Thursday after receiving news that the boy was planning an attack on his own school.
Sci/Tech,"Dmitry Gorodnichy, an inventor from the Institute of Information Technology in Ottawa, has developed a computer navigation system that relies on the movements of a user #39;s nose to direct a cursor, New Scientist has reported."
Sports,"Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it would eliminate 1,150 jobs in England to streamline its Jaguar Cars Ltd. unit, where weak sales have failed to offset spending on new products and other parts of the business."
Sports,Johnny Damon drove in the winning run with a bloop single in the top of the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to edge the New York Yankees 3-2 in an American League East showdown at Yankee Stadium on Friday.
Sports,Barry Bonds has become only the third baseball player in history to hit 700 home runs. The San Francisco slugger reached the milestone in the Giants #39; home game against the San Diego Padres.
Sports,The Chase for the Championship begins Sunday exactly where it left off a week ago at Richmond International Speedway. After rain interrupted and washed out NASCAR Nextel Cup 
Sports,"The Mercury, which has squandered opportunities throughout the season, has very little wiggle room left. There are a few playoff scenarios remaining, but Phoenix (16-16) probably must win the last two regular "
World,17 September 2004 -- United Nations #39; nuclear watchdog head Muhammad el-Baradei said today that the International Atomic Energy Agency has found no sign of nuclear-related activity at a site in Iran which several US officials have said may be tied to 
World,"Barry Bonds became only the third player in Major League Baseball history to tally 700 career home runs, a milestone no one had reached in more than three decades."
World, A packet of Texas Air National Guard records released Friday showed that the commanding officer of President Bush's basic training unit took a special interest in him as a trainee and wrote to his father to praise him. Democrats called that proof of preferential treatment...
World," Barry Bonds hit his 700th home run Friday night, toppling another milestone and edging closer to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron in his quest to become the greatest slugger in baseball history.    Bonds rewarded his fans in the opener of the San Francisco Giants' nine game homestand with a 392 foot opposite field homer to left center leading off the third inning..."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. #39;s rock-solid dominance of the Web browser market may be cracking. A new study shows its ubiquitous Internet Explorer browser continues to lose ground to its competitors.
Sci/Tech,Lithuania on Tuesday refused a Russian request to shut down a pro-Chechen Web site that published a \$20 million reward for assistance in the capture 
Sci/Tech,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: Staying with computers, that world was opened up to many people, especially those with disabilities, by the invention of voice recognition technology."
Sports,Alana Beard had 23 points and nine rebounds to help Washington lock up a playoff spot. Washington (17-16) overcame an 11-point halftime deficit to win its fifth in a row and seventh in 10 games without Chamique Holdsclaw.
World,"POLLS out today giving the coalition a lead over the Labor Party proved how close the contest would be, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
Sports," Though Barry Bonds will treasure his 700th homer, he probably wanted the San Francisco Giants' 4 1 victory over San Diego even more. Bonds hit his latest historic homer in the third inning Friday night, leading the Giants to their sixth straight win in the opener of their final nine game homestand."
World, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said in an interview published here that he might renege on his pledge to step down as military chief because  quot;the vast majority quot; of the Pakistani people  quot;want me in uniform. quot;
Sports, Johnny Damon drove in the winning run  with a bloop single in the top of the ninth inning as the  Boston Red Sox rallied to edge the New York Yankees 3 2 in an  American League East showdown at Yankee Stadium on Friday.
Business,"Get ready for new-home prices and remodeling costs to jump even higher because of unexpected continuing demand in America, also because of the construction explosion in China, record worldwide oil prices and, now, a triple play of devastating hurricanes."
Sports,"Loudon, NH -- As the rain began falling late Friday afternoon at New Hampshire International Speedway, the rich in the Nextel Cup garage got richer."
World,"MOSCOW President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia is  quot;seriously preparing quot; for pre-emptive strikes against terrorists, as a Chechen warlord claimed responsibility for attacks that have claimed more than 430 lives."
Sports,"At 12-16 and without All-Star Chamique Holdsclaw, the Washington Mystics weren #39;t thinking about the postseason.  quot;It #39;s a dream come true, quot; said Alana Beard, whose 23 points and nine rebounds "
Sports, Chipper Jones hit a three run homer and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to close in on another division title with an 8 1 win over the Florida Marlins in Miami on Friday.
Business,  Qualcomm on Friday said it may have to reduce this year #39;s revenue by  $298 million because of the way it accounts for royalty payments.
Business," Electronics retailer Circuit City Stores on Friday narrowed its fiscal second quarter loss, citing improvements in the average ticket price and extended warranty penetration rates on key merchandise."
Business,"The most satisfied new-home buyers in the Washington area last year were those who purchased a home from Pulte Homes Inc., the nation #39;s largest builder, according to a survey released this week."
World," Police have rounded up more than 300 people from a squatter area in southern Beijing where petitioners from all over China have been staying as a key Communist Party meeting convened for a third day Saturday, witnesses say."
Business,"Canada cut the premium it plans to charge workers and companies for unemployment insurance in 2005 by 7 cents, the smallest reduction since the government started lowering the rates a decade ago."
World," The Florida Supreme Court has ruled Ralph Nader can appear on state ballots as a presidential candidate, increasing the chance the maverick contender will again influence the outcome of the presidential election."
World,The former president hosts an international conference in Prague on promoting democracy in Cuba.
Business,"Quieting skeptics, Richard Parsons, CEO of Time Warner, has taken a company that was in complete disarray and turned it into a functional enterprise."
Sports, San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run on Friday to join Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only major league players to reach the milestone.
Sports, San Francisco Giants slugger  Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run on Friday to join  Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only major league players to  reach the milestone.
Business,Please read this first: Following is an independent investment commentary and analysis from the Reuters.com investment channel expressing views that are not connected with Reuters News.
Business," Consumers #39; assessment of the economy held largely steady this month, according to a university research report released Friday."
Business,"NEW YORKIBM said yesterday it is in talks to settle a mammoth lawsuit alleging a pension plan adopted by the firm in the 1990s discriminated against 140,000 older workers."
Sci/Tech,"CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICH. - A 17-year-old boy was arrested and police found weapons, ammunition and bomb-making gear in his home after a tip that he was making threats online against his high school, fellow students and an officer assigned to the building."
Sci/Tech,"AOL is the latest and largest company to back away from Microsoft #39;s Sender ID software, designed to cut spam by identifying the source of the e-mail."
Sci/Tech,The astronauts aboard the international space station repaired their crippled oxygen generator Friday after replacing an internal electronics component.
Sci/Tech,"In addition to EPA, IBM announced five new commercial grid projects, including Siemens mobile, NTT Com, and Sinopec, as well as ten new application-software companies that have readied their products for grid computing."
Sports,"  When yesterday #39;s Ryder Cup pairings were announced, Bernhard Langer knew his team had been given an opportunity."
Sports," Orlando Cabrera and Johnny Damon each had RBI singles in a two run ninth inning, as the Boston Red Sox beat star closer Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees, 3 2, to further tighten the American League East race."
Sports,"LOUDON, NH - The 10 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers who qualified for the 10-race Chase for the Championship all got together Friday morning at New Hampshire International Speedway for a group photo."
Sports,"Greg Dobbs hit a bases-clearing double in the seventh inning last night, leading the Mariners to a 6-3 victory over Oakland at Safeco Field."
Sports,DELRAY BEACH - Vince Spadea snapped out of a mid-match freefall in time to achieve something he never managed before -n upright landing in the semifinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.
World,"LONDON, Sep 17 (IranMania) - Iran #39;s powerful former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani warned Friday that the International Atomic Energy Agencymay have to  quot;beg quot; for Tehran #39;s cooperation if it bows to US pressure."
World,"The hostage drama in North Ossetia, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of schoolchildren, parents and teachers, has revealed the enormous gulf between the interests of the Russian "
World,"LAHORE - Federal Minister for Information, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Friday reiterated that President Pervez Musharraf should retain both the offices in view of the changed internal situation and geo-political conditions of the region."
World,"KABUL: At a campaign rally in Minnesota, US President George W Bush hailed democratic progress in Afghanistan and plans for presidential elections next month as  quot;unbelievable quot;."
World,THE Police confirmed yesterday that between 30 and 50 people were killed in Thursdays pipeline explosion at Imore village in Lagos.
Business,"  US stocks ended higher Friday, buoyed by a raft of positive corporate news, including a raised earnings outlook from Ford, but a near 4 percent rise in crude oil prices kept a lid on gains."
Business,Japanese financial authorities announced yesterday that they are punishing Citibank by suspending private banking operations for a year at four of its branches after finding problems with their operations.
Business,"Denver messenger Sam Turner darts in and out of offices around town, never leaving his bicycle unattended for more than a couple of minutes."
Business,"ROME : Alitalia management and flight attendants reached agreement on a crucial deal early Saturday on job cuts that would allow the struggling airline to keep flying, union sources quoted by ANSA news agency said."
World," Parties on the fringes of Germany's political spectrum have been given an eager reception in the depressed east ahead of state elections this weekend, luring voters with a mix of xenophobic standards and new complaints over plans to reduce much needed benefits."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD TWP., Mich. - There are still two more days of this 35th Ryder Cup to be played out, but unless something dramatic occurs in favor of the US team, Phil "
Sports,"Johnny Damon drove in the winning run as the Boston Red Sox staged a comeback to beat the New York Yankees 3-2. Trailing 2-1 to their AL East rivals, the Red Sox hit two runs off Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning to snatch victory."
Sports, Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is the new single season singles king of Major League Baseball. Suzuki broke the 77 year old record with his 199th single of the year.
World,"STOLLBERG, Germany If Chancellor Gerhard Schrder wants to understand why his governing Social Democrats will lose votes Sunday in elections in the eastern German states of Brandenburg and Saxony, he need only visit the small town of Stollberg."
World,A leading Hong Kong anti-establishment activist who won a seat in the Chinese territory #39;s legislature has been invited to a reception celebration China #39;s National Day.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Six Venezuelan soldiers and  an oil engineer were killed when an armed group attacked a  military patrol and state oil company employees near the border  with Colombia, Venezuela's defense minister said."
World,Barry Bonds becomes only the third baseball player to hit 700 home runs.
World," The violent remains of Hurricane Ivan pounded a large swath of the eastern United States on Friday, drenching an area from Georgia to Ohio, washing out dozens of homes, sweeping cars down roadways and trapping more than 100 students at an elementary school..."
World, The latest records to surface from President Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard show that one commander took an unusual interest in the congressman's son during his basic training.    The officer in charge of the unit where Bush took his basic training wrote to then Rep...
Sci/Tech, NEW YORK (Billboard) - The next wave of iPod competitors is  coming.
Business,the division that caters to the ultra-rich -fter regulators discovered  quot;serious violations of laws and regulations 
Sports,US captain Hal Sutton has dumped Masters champ Phil Mickelson for the morning fourball matches on day two of the battle for golf #39;s Ryder Cup against the Europeans.
Sports,"The last time the Red Sox stats, schedule played at Yankee Stadium, shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was nowhere to be found after making himself unavailable due to ongoing aches and pains."
World," Veteran protester Leung Kwok hung, who won a seat in legislative elections, says he will demand the resignation of Hong Kong #39;s leader when the two hold face to face talks on Saturday, media reports said."
Sci/Tech, The next wave of iPod competitors is coming.
Sports,A pairing that US captain Hal Sutton said was two years in the making was two holes in the breaking during the first day of the 35th Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills Country Club #39;s South Course.
Sports,"The Utah Jazz were really getting energized by the approach of their scheduled trip to Moscow to play CSKA, Andrei Kirilenko #39;s former team, in an NBA preseason opener on Oct. 8.  quot;This whole adventure of going "
Sci/Tech,Consumers feel passwords no longer enough protection for online transactions.
Sci/Tech,"Away from the ocean, in the Florida Panhandle's interior, the imprint of Hurricane Ivan not only was visible on Friday but also hung pungently in the air."
World,"The US is to send up to 1,100 extra troops to Afghanistan to provide security for next month's elections."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s largest bank, was forced to close its private banking operations in Japan after the nation #39;s financial regulator reported it had found  quot;serious quot; breaches."
World,"  Japan signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Mexico on Friday, the first such pact to cover the politically sensitive agricultural sector, officials said."
World," A suicide car bomber slammed into a line of police cars sealing off a Baghdad neighborhood Friday as American troops rounded up dozens of suspected militants, capping a day of violence across Iraq that left at least 52 dead.    Among the 63 suspects arrested were Syrians, Sudanese and Egyptians, officials said..."
Business,A former Qwest Communications executive is negotiating a possible settlement of SEC charges against him. The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Michael Felicissimo of fraud that led to overstated wireless revenues at Qwest.
Sci/Tech,A Covington orthodontist was charged yesterday with communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and possession of child pornography.
Sci/Tech,Lawyers in a California class action suit against Microsoft will get less than half the payout they had hoped for. A judge in San Francisco ruled that the attorneys will collect only \$112.
Sci/Tech,"year old man has been arrested in England in the theft of the proprietary software blueprints used by Cisco Systems Inc. #39;s networking equipment, police and the company confirmed Friday."
Sci/Tech,Almost two weeks of troubleshooting is paying off for the two Expedition 9 crewmembers. Today they restarted the International Space Station #39;s primary oxygen generating unit.
Sports,  Phil Mickelson was hoping this was the season when he finally could wear the title of  quot;major champion.
Sports," What Babe Ruth was to the first half of the 20th century and Hank Aaron was to the second, Barry Bonds has become for the home run generation."
Sports,"CARDIFF, Wales -- Citroen #39;s championship leader Sebastien Loeb made a flying start to the Rally of Britain on Friday to seize the lead from Ford #39;s overnight front-runner Francois Duval."
Sports," Brandon Webb didn #39;t intentionally hit Cardinals starting pitcher Woody Williams with a pitch on Friday. Williams got nailed, and even he disagreed with home plate umpire Jerry Layne for ejecting "
Sports,"If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, where does that leave NHL officials and members of the NHL Players #39; Association?"
Sports,"seeded Vincent Spadea beat qualifier Hugo Armando 6 3, 1 6, 6 4 Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships."
Sports,The National Basketball Association announced Friday an exhibition game scheduled to be played in Moscow would not be played due to safety concerns.
World,"Imposing sanctions on the government of Sudan in a bid to resolve the crisis in the Darfur region of the country could prove counter productive, a Foreign Office minister warned today."
World," KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb attack on  Saturday outside the regional headquarters of the Iraqi  National Guard in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk killed 10,  officials said."
Business,SINGAPORE: Singapore #39;s two biggest media groups yesterday announced a merger of their loss-making television and newspaper operations just four years after competition was introduced in the industry.
Business,Canton lockmaker Kryptonite yesterday disclosed a broad upgrade program for its well-known bike locks after many cyclists complained the products can be picked open with ballpoint pens.
Business,Former Qwest Communications executive Thomas Hall agreed on Friday to plead guilty to an unspecified charge that will wrap up the first criminal case brought as part of the government #39;s 
Sports,"Hal Sutton wasn #39;t blaming Phil Mickelson. The captain of the US Ryder Cup team wasn #39;t blaming anyone. But he was frustrated and at least a little peeved, and someone asked."
Sports,"Detroit: The Ford Motor Company has surprised analysts by offering a brighter outlook for the third quarter and 2004 earnings, even as it announced it was swinging the axe at its luxury Jaguar division."
Sports,"Now, of course, the question jumps right off the page: Is it possible for a player to continue to excel while plying his trade directly in front of a sign that compares him with the immortals of his industry?"
Sports,"CJ Leak left spring practice as Tennessee #39;s No. 1 quarterback, and a showdown with younger brother Chris appeared to be in the making when the Volunteers played Florida."
World,"In an Internet posting, a Chechen warlord with a \$10 million bounty on his head has apparently claimed responsibility for the Beslan school siege "
World," Authorities have arrested four people allegedly connected to last week #39;s deadly bombing at the Australian Embassy, Indonesia #39;s police chief said on Saturday."
World, Was that a mushroom cloud that the satellite saw hovering menacingly over North Korea or merely a patch of bad weather?
World,"Beijing (AsiaNews) - Sources in the Chinese capital revealed to AsiaNews that Jiang Zemin is going to step down tomorrow as chairman of the Central Military Commission, making way for President Hu Jintao to become the mainland #39;s undisputed leader."
World,Cricket authorities say there must be TV pictures for next month's India-Australia Test series to go ahead.
World,"  The United States and most other nations at a meeting of the UN atomic watchdog agency agreed yesterday on a resolution meant to curb Iran's access to technology that could be used for nuclear weapons, and indirectly set a deadline for Tehran to meet their demands."
World,"MORNIE, Sudan -- They descended on the government official with sticks, shouting that he was no better than the Arab horseman they say attacked them and forced them from their homes and leaving him a bloodied illustration of the rage of Darfur's displaced."
World,"TIJUANA, Mexico -- Californians shopping for cheaper prescription drugs may have gotten a break when the state Legislature voted to ease access to low-cost medicines from Canada, but south of the border, bargain-hunters can pay an unexpected, traumatic cost -- time in a Mexican jail."
World,"The personal history of Guo Guoting is of the hard-knock variety commonplace in China, where one old rule endures: you can't fight City Hall."
World, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf travels to the United Nations in New York Sunday to push peace with rival India and collect praise for arrests he says have broken al Qaeda's back in the war against terror.
World," A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb outside the Iraqi National Guard headquarters in the northern city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20, officials said."
Sci/Tech, An Indian Institute of Technology professor  and open source evangelist  discusses the role of Linux and open source in India.
Sci/Tech," Passwords, the dominant form of securing enterprise assets, are a failure, a research firm says."
Sci/Tech, Apple Computer Inc. released a security patch for its Mac OS X iChat instant messaging client.
Sci/Tech,"IBMhas successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade, company researchers said Monday."
Sports,No romantic comedies on the big screen in the visitors clubhouse at 161st Street last night as the Red Sox prepared to renew their epic struggle for supremacy against the Yankees.
Sports,The Patriots practiced for 90 minutes early yesterday afternoon before temperatures soared past 100 degrees in the greater Phoenix area.
Sports,"A good team knows how to put its opponent away, and that is exactly what the top-ranked Stoneham boys' soccer team did yesterday in a 4-0 win over visiting Wakefield, although it took a while."
World,Iraqi police say at least 10 people are killed in a suicide attack on national guard recruits in Kirkuk.
Sports,"The concrete is crumbling, trees have grown through the bleachers, and the restrooms are unusable. But thanks to \$8 million included in the supplemental state budget signed by Governor Mitt Romney yesterday, Somerville's Dilboy Field has a bright future."
Sports,"Stop us when this sounds familiar. Top-ranked Acton-Boxboro continued its winning streak last night thanks in large part to the Abare brothers, who had a hand in all three Colonial touchdowns in the 21-7 victory at Chelmsford."
Sports,Bridgewater-Raynham coach Dan Buron better throw his copy of Kenny Rogers'  quot;The Gambler quot; into the CD player and drive over to Foxwoods.
Business,Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly is urging federal regulators to hold off on approving a proposed Fall River liquefied natural gas terminal. Reilly told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it  quot;should defer any decision on the Weaver's Cove facility until true siting standards are in place and a regional plan is developed quot; that evaluates whether the Taunton River ...
Business,"Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have proved what Popeye already knew -- spinach is an excellent energy source. It's so good that in 10 years, our cellphones and portable computers may be coated in a spinach-based material that provides their electrical power."
Sports,"Playing a weekend series in Florida, the Atlanta Braves are eager to make their big lead in the National League East even bigger. Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer to help overcome an early deficit last "
Business,"new yorkCrude oil surged to a four-week high yesterday, bringing the gain this week to almost \$3 (US) a barrel, on concern shutdowns caused by Hurricane Ivan will further reduce US inventories."
Business,  United Airlines has notified a bankruptcy judge it needs to cut  $500 million US more in costs than previously stated. The disclosure was made in a filing intended to update the judge before a hearing yesterday on the airline #39;s status.
Sports,UConn senior quarterback Dan Orlovsky has admitted that he probably would have gone to Boston College if offered a scholarship. But 
Sports,The New York Liberty made sure it wrapped up a playoff spot sooner than later. New York beat the Connecticut Sun 69-66 last night behind Crystal Robinson #39;s season 
World,"A deadly suicide bombing in Jakarta has pushed terror onto Indonesia #39;s election agenda, with both candidates in next week #39;s polls explaining how they would prevent further terror attacks."
Sci/Tech,"The results of a survey conducted by Gartnerand shared with IDG News Service show that online consumers are growing frustrated with the lack of security provided by banks and online retailers, and feel that passwords are no longer sufficient to secure their online transactions."
World," A senior U.S. official said on Saturday Iran was ""completely isolated"" in what he called its pursuit of nuclear weapons and that this would be reflected in a draft resolution to be debated by the U.N. nuclear watchdog."
World," A senior U.S. official said on Saturday  Iran was ""completely isolated"" in what he called its pursuit of  nuclear weapons and that this would be reflected in a draft  resolution to be debated by the U.N. nuclear watchdog."
World," A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb outside the Iraqi National Guard headquarters in the northern city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20, officials said.    The blast tore through a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs in the force, said National Guard Gen..."
Business,Business leaders believe the city of Coventry will bounce back despite the disappointment of todays decision by Jaguar to cut hundreds of jobs at its historic Browns Lane plant.
Sports,"It was an inauspicious start to the 10-race playoff for NASCAR #39;s Nextel Cup championship, with rain washing out qualifying yesterday at New Hampshire International Speedway."
Sports,"  Though Barry Bonds will treasure his 700th homer, he probably wanted the San Francisco Giants #39; 4 1 victory over San Diego even more."
Sports,"The face of Mariano Rivera, normally as placid as a pond in winter, was contorted in anger.  quot;Catch that ball, c #39;mon, quot; were the words that appeared "
Sports,com. Rockies lefty Joe Kennedy will make his second start against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season on Saturday at Coors Field in Game 2 of a three-game set.
World,"BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomber killed at least 13 people in an attack on a police checkpoint in Baghdad last night, after US air strikes around rebel-held Falluja that killed scores."
World,"A failed rocket attack on a US helicopter carrying President Hamid Karzai was carried out by a self-confessed Taliban commando, Afghanistan #39;s top law-enforcer said Saturday."
Business,"Investors looked past a spike in oil prices yesterday, sending stocks higher on the strength of Ford #39;s bullish profit outlook."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc., the No. 2 US electronics chain, said yesterday its second-quarter loss narrowed to \$11.9 million as the company sold more plasma-screen televisions and benefited from the acquisition of a Canadian retailer."
Business,"  Non energy income trusts continue to disappoint investors, with two more cutting or suspending cash distributions to unit holders this week and causing the value of their units to plummet."
Sci/Tech,"Online retailer Amazon.com Inc is offering a 1.57 per cent shopping discount to registered users of its new A9 Web search service as a way to increase A9 use and promote buying on Amazon, the company #39;s Web site showed on Friday."
Sports,"Citing safety concerns, NBA commissioner David Stern announced Friday that the Jazz #39;s scheduled preseason game against CSKA Moscow on Oct. 8 in the Russian capital has been cancelled."
World, China and Pakistan are among nations demanding the United States and its allies on the board of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency tone down a proposed resolution designed to ease Western fears about Iran's nuclear agenda.
Sports,"Martin Truex Jr., driving the No. 1 Chevrolet, had the ninth-fastest time in yesterday morning's practice session for tomorrow's NASCAR Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway."
Sports,"Ricky Craven of Newburgh, Maine, is driving his final race in the No. 32 Tide Chevrolet in tomorrow's Sylvania 300 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at New Hampshire International Speedway."
World,Arab TV channel al-Jazeera shows footage of what it says are three Western hostages kidnapped this week.
Sports,"  The face of Mariano Rivera, normally as placid as a pond in winter, was contorted in anger."
Sports,Montreal's Tony Armas Jr. was a late scratch for his start at Philadelphia because of tendinitis in his right shoulder.
Sports,"Guy Melamed admits that when he first came to Boston College, he'd get fidgety during class."
Sports,"Auto racing: NASCAR Nextel Cup Sylvania 300 practice at N.H. International Speedway, Loudon, 9:30 and 11:10 a.m.; NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sylvania 200 at N.H. International Speedway, Loudon, 1 p.m.; NASCAR Busch North Sylvania 125 at N.H. International Speedway, Loudon, 3 p.m."
Sports,"Four major races will be held tomorrow as earnest preparation begins for the Breeders' Cup at Lone Star Oct. 30. Belmont Park will host the \$300,000 Matron for 2-year-old fillies, at 1 mile, the \$300,000 Futurity, for 2-year-old colts, also at a mile, and the \$300,000 Ruffian Handicap for fillies and mares at a mile and one-16th. Woodbine will hold ..."
Sports,Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco was suspended for the rest of the season and fined yesterday for throwing a chair that hit a woman and broke her nose during a game in Oakland earlier this week.
Sports,"At first glance, it appears the advantages lie with undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins in his title defense against Oscar De La Hoya tonight. But looks can be deceiving, as De La Hoya has proven throughout his career."
Sports,"Vladimir Guerrero homered twice, and Troy Glaus and Jose Guillen also hit home runs as the Angels moved within a game of the first place Oakland Athletics in the West with a 9-5 victory over the Texas Rangers last night in Anaheim, Calif."
Sports,"Europe 6 1/2, US 1 1/2.  quot;Well, we made some history today, quot; said Hal Sutton, the man who presided over the worst first day ever experienced by an American Ryder Cup team."
Sports,"Bob Knight said yesterday that the US Olympic men's basketball team didn't win the gold medal in Athens last month because the players were too pampered on and off the court. The Texas Tech coach, speaking to the San Antonio Sports Foundation, said things would have been different had he been leading the team instead of Larry Brown . For ..."
Business,"Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, plans to cut a total of 3,689 jobs after winning concessions from flight attendants #39; unions on cost-cutting targets aimed at saving the carrier from running out of money, union officials said."
Business,"Following the lead of other major carriers, Tempe-based America West Airlines announced Friday that it will begin charging a \$5 fee for a ticket bought over the phone and a \$10 fee for a ticket bought at an airport counter."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Michelle Ellis is three strokes off the pace after the first round of the LPGA event in Portland, Oregon. Ellis fired a 4-under-par 68 to be two shots behind outright leader, American Brandi Jackson on 6-under."
World, The British and Irish prime ministers struggled to break an apparent deadlock in talks aimed at sealing a final peace settlement for Northern Ireland as a deadline loomed.
World," Indian troops shot dead five Islamic militants in three separate clashes in Indian administered Kashmir, a police spokesman said."
Business,Qualcomm shares fell yesterday after the wireless technology giant said it may change the way it accounts for royalties on its financial statements.
Business,"The judge presiding over a massive pension suit against IBM, which could cost the company more than \$6.5 billion, agreed Friday to a delay while settlement talks continue."
Sci/Tech,It was 10 years ago that IBM and BellSouth teamed up to create the first device that merged a cell phone with a digital organizer.
Sports,"No one ever will know if Phil Mickelson would have done better had he not changed equipment a week before the Ryder Cup, or if he had practiced with the team Wednesday instead of taking the week off."
Sports," An avid fisherman not wholly unfamiliar with watercraft, Bruce Bochy knows his trawler from his zodiac, his canoe from his kayak."
Sports,"Beating Mariano Rivera once in a season, as the Boston Red Sox did on July 24, is unbelievable. Twice? Almost unthinkable. Yet, it happened again Friday night -- and at Yankee Stadium no less."
Sports,"Persistent drizzle, which forced the players from the field shortly before one o #39;clock, lingered long enough to prevent play restarting, and so everyone will be back at 10."
World,Iraq #39;s national carrier Iraqi Airways will resume international flights on Saturday after 14 years of being grounded by war and sanctions.
World," Donor nations have pledged an additional  $40m (about R264m) to help fight a devastating locust invasion in west Africa, but urgent action is now needed to tackle the crisis, the head of the UN #39;s Food and Agriculture Organisation said yesterday."
Sports,Peugeot boss Corrado Provera expects Marcus Gronholm to bounce back today after wet weather saw him slip off the pace in the Wales Rally GB.
Sports,The Red Sox rode into Yankee Stadium on Friday with the confidence that comes from playing like the best team in baseball and having the wild card in your back pocket.
Sports,West Indies captain Brian Lara won the toss and chose to field in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B decider with South Africa at the Oval on Saturday.
Sports,"Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer to help Atlanta overcome an early deficit last night, and the Braves reduced their magic number for clinching the NL East to eight by beating the Florida Marlins 8-1."
World,"Indonesian police are investigating 10 suspects of possible involvement in last week #39;s bomb attack outside the Australian embassy in the capital Jakarta, National Police chief Da #39;i Bachtiar said."
World,The rural affairs minister defends his decision to drop out of a right to roam march amid the threat of protests.
Sports," As Barry Bonds' numbers rise, the words to describe them become less adequate. When the slugger hit his 700th homer, only daughter Aisha could sum up the history and majesty of the blast. ""My dad is the best player,"" the 5 year old said."
Sports," After coming back against Mariano Rivera for the second time this season, the Boston Red Sox think they'll overtake the New York Yankees in the AL East. Orlando Cabrera and Johnny Damon hit RBI singles in the ninth inning Friday night in Boston's 3 2 victory that cut the Yankees' lead to 2 1/2 games."
Sci/Tech," Oracle President Charles Phillips opened Oracle's largest user show to date with a keynote address that avoided controversial topics like Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoftand focused instead on a high level overview of Oracle's vision for flexible, integrated IT systems."
Sports," When U.S. captain Hal Sutton sent Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson out as his lead pair in the Ryder Cup, he didn't even want to think about what would happen if they got beat."
Sci/Tech,"A research center in Pittsburgh as well as a broadband service provider and an academic network in Japan all have bought Cisco System's first totally new core routing platform in seven years, which was introduced with fanfare in June, the company announced Monday."
Business,"This year #39;s hurricane season has many homeowners looking more closely at the fine print on their insurance policies, and many investors eyeing the impact on insurance stocks."
Business,Tire maker Cooper Tire  amp; Rubber Co. has sold its Detroit-area auto supplier business -- known as Cooper-Standard Automotive -- to two New York private-equity firms.
Sports,  Dean Wilson shot a five under 65 on Friday and led Ted Purdy by a stroke halfway through the Texas Open. Wilson was at 11 under 129 after 36 holes at the La Cantera Golf Club course in the rocky hills just north of San Antonio.
Sports,"Injuries: Michigan State -- LB Seth Mitchell (knee), questionable. Notre Dame -- RB Ryan Grant (hamstring), probable. Overview: The Spartans, going for their seventh victory in eight games vs."
Sci/Tech,Scientists get their first look at a virus attaching to DNA. Physical proof of this surprising interaction could lead to drugs that can stop some infections. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,A federal grant pays for a program that recruits and trains truckers to be on the lookout for safety hazards and suspicious behavior. By Ryan Singel.
Sci/Tech,Over 40 technology companies and organizations send a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee asking it to hold public hearings on the controversial Induce Act before moving forward. By Katie Dean.
Sports," Right now, things are going Jeff Gordon's way  #151; and that should enhance his chances of winning a fifth NASCAR championship. Thanks to a rainout of qualifying Friday at New Hampshire International Speedway, points leader Gordon will start from the pole in the first event of the new 10 race playoff for the Nextel Cup championship."
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCO: Thought nothing web search is synonymous with Google? Think again. Amazon new search site A9.com is set to better the mother of all search engines.
Sports,"Bloomfield Township, Mich.- Nobody plays the underdog card better than European Ryder Cup players. It explains why Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie practically tripped over people to get to the first tee Friday morning."
Sports,Jacques Villeneuve has admitted he is desperate to get one over on former team BAR after signing a three-race deal with Renault. Renault and BAR are currently vying for second in the constructors championship.
Sports,"Russian Mikhail Youzhny upset sixth seed Paradorn Srichaphan 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the China Open. Fifth seed Marat Safin, also from Russia, faces Jarkko Nieminen "
Sports,"he difficult road conditions created a few incidents in the first run of the Epynt stage. Francois Duval takes his second stage victory since the start of the rally, nine tenths better than Sebastien Loeb #39;s performance in second position."
Sports," PREVIEW-Cricket-South Africa, West Indies seek semi-final spot September 17, 2004 02:00:15 LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Africa and West Indies came into the ICC Champions Trophy as the least fancied of the established sides but one will progress "
Sports,"DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (Ticker) -- Third seed Mario Ancic was the only seeded player remaining in the bottom half of the draw at the Millennium International."
World,explosion in North Korea wasn #39;ta nuclear bomb doesn #39;t mean the world community should ignore it. Secretary of State Colin Powell said evidence supports North Korea #39;s statement that the blast was to remove part of a mountain for a hydroelectric.
World,"At least 12 people have been killed in an explosion at a fuel pipeline on the outskirts of the Nigerian city, Lagos. Reports from Imore village, to the north of Nigeria #39;s biggest city, say that some of the "
World,KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia #39;s deputy premier has urged his ruling party to stop speculating on the possible political comeback of Anwar Ibrahim and remain focused on its annual congress next week.
Sci/Tech,"One challenge will be to link the call center with back-office databases of CRM applications so that agents can see, for example, the identity of the caller and the history of their account."
World,"After coming back against Mariano Rivera for the second time this season, the Boston Red Sox think they'll overtake the New York Yankees in the AL East. Orlando Cabrera and Johnny Damon hit RBI singles in the ninth inning Friday night in Boston's 3-2 victory that cut the Yankees' lead to 2 1/2 games..."
World," The remnants of Hurricane Ivan left behind a violent mark on the Southeast, killing several people, washing away scores of roads, leaving thousands without electricity and sending search teams to scour damaged areas for stranded residents..."
Business,"United Airlines said on Friday that it would need about \$500 million more in annual cost cuts, in addition to the \$655 million now planned."
Business,"Thomas Hall, one of four former midlevel Qwest executives charged with fraud in a 2001 equipment sale, will plead guilty to a misdemeanor, his attorney, Jeffrey Springer, said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"King County prosecutors charged a Covington orthodontist yesterday with engaging in sexually explicit Internet conversations with several girls, including three current or former patients, and with dealing child pornography."
Sports,WEST INDIES captain Brian Lara won the toss and put South Africa into bat in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool B deciding match at The Oval today.
Sports,Russian Mikhail Youzhny reached the final of the China Open with a surprise win over Paradorn Srichaphan. The sixth-seeded Thai struggled to find his rhythm and dropped his serve in each set to lose 6-4 6-4.
Sports,PETTER SOLBERG and Welsh co-driver Phil Mills reeled in Wales Rally GB leader Sebastien Loeb with a stage win hat-trick yesterday.
Sports,"Its lineage is as long as it is distinguished, conjuring up a who #39;s who among Notre Dame football greats. Some of the best players in Fighting Irish history have graced the No."
World,"A suicide car bomber killed at least eight people in an attack on a police checkpoint in Baghdad yesterday, after a night of US air strikes around the rebel-held city of Falluja that killed scores."
Sci/Tech,Skyscrapers that power themselves through wind and solar energy collected on their roofs are named in the winning designs in a competition aimed at creating a greener modern city.
Business,The FBI #39;s Salt Lake City office said Friday that Utah #39;s high rate of mortgage fraud has become the focus of its campaign to combat a host of white-collar crimes committed against financial institutions.
Sports," As Barry Bonds numbers rise, the words to describe them become less adequate. When the slugger hit his 700th homer, only daughter Aisha could sum up the history and majesty of the blast."
World,"There #39;s plenty to blame for the rise of extremists in Germany: Ex-communists, unemployment and social reforms all had their turn."
World, Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has described his performance in the 2 2 Champions League draw with Lyon in midweek as 'abysmal'.
Sci/Tech, Leaders of India's software industry and Mumbai police are disputing a Silicon Valley entrepreneur's allegations that they failed to investigate his claims that an employee stole critical software code from an Indian subsidiary.
Business,Bike lock maker Kryptonite struggled Friday to reassure customers and protect its reputation after the disclosure that its U-lock can be foiled by a ballpoint pen.
Business,Ford yesterday rejected claims that the end of Jaguar cars production at Browns Lane was the start of wider plans to make further cutbacks.
Business,"The FBI has fielded almost twice as many complaints from mortgage lenders so far this year as it did for all of 2003, the bureau reported Friday."
Business,"Daniel O #39;Neill, Molson chief executive officer, stands to make \$3-million following the successful completion of the company #39;s proposed merger with Adolph Coors Co."
Sci/Tech,"com September 17, 2004, 3:25 PM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD, Township, Mich. - Colin Montgomerie has a memory like an elephant, though he has frequently shed (and is currently without) the matching body."
Sports,"FINLAND #39;s Marcus Gronholm crashed out of the Rally of Great Britain, the 12th round of the 16-race world championship series, during today #39;s second special stage."
Sports,The man who introduced Bernard Hopkins to boxing and started him on the path to greatness won #39;t be ringside at the MGM Grand tonight when Hopkins defends the undisputed middleweight title against Oscar De La Hoya.
Sports,"Andrew Flintoff struck 104 to guide England to a defendable 251 for seven in the Champions Trophy Group D decider with Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl, Southampton on Saturday."
Sports,The news got worse for the Carolina Panthers Friday. Running back Stephen Davis was sidelined with a knee injury days after star receiver Steve Smith broke his leg.
Sports, West Indies will be looking to put bad memories of recent matches to bed today when they tackle South Africa for a place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi finals.
Sports,The important thing is there are a lot of San Francisco Giants fans who are going to have a lot to tell their grandchildren someday.
Business," Wall Street since midsummer has weathered three hurricanes, a heightened insurgency in Iraq, a mud slinging presidential campaign, a soft patch in the economy, two Fed rate hikes and a tense period of attack alerts surrounding the national political conventions."
Business," Big ticket executives and the directors who bankroll them will be top targets for activist shareholders as the proxy campaigns for next year's annual corporate meetings get under way, governance experts predict."
Sports," Hal Sutton, the United States captain, started the day wearing a big, black cowboy hat. He ended it being fitted for a dunce cap."
Sports," From the opening kickoff, it was awful. The Cincinnati Bengals got blown out in their last nationally televised appearance, a 30 3 loss to Atlanta two years ago that cemented their reputation as the NFL's most bungling outfit. They've spent two years trying to block it out."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair was warned by top government officials, including his foreign secretary, a year before invading Iraq that chaos could follow the war, the Daily Telegraph says."
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro Mobile Security Version 1.0 provides antivirus and antispam software for mobile phones running the Microsoft Windows Mobile and Symbian Ltd. operating systems.
Business, U.S. stocks should stay firm next week  if the Federal Reserve says the economy is recovering and if  corporations entering the heart of the so called confession  season go slow on profit warnings.
Sports, Chipper Jones hit a three run homer  and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to  close in on another division title with an 8 1 win over the  Florida Marlins in Miami on Friday.
World," Insurgents threatened to kill two  Americans and a Briton unless the United States freed Iraqi  women prisoners, Al Jazeera said Saturday, and a suicide car  bomb killed 23 people outside Iraqi National Guard offices."
Sports," Russian Mikhail Youzhny upset sixth  seed Paradorn Srichaphan 6 4, 6 4 on Saturday to reach the  final of the China Open."
World,The USA drop Phil Mickelson for Saturday's fourballs as they bid to peg back Europe's five-point lead.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has won a \$972 million, seven-year services contract to help move U.K. bank Lloyds TBS to a converged voice and data network that improves connectivity for more than 2,000 national branches and 4,200 ATMs."
World,Researchers think our body clock could mean humans find it difficult to adapt to life in space.
Business,"While Gov. Rick Perry on Friday questioned whether a state district judge #39;s ruling on public school finance would be upheld by the Texas Supreme Court, US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison "
Sports,"NUSA DUA, Bali (AFP): US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova outclassed fellow Russian Nadia Petrova on Saturday to advance to the final of the Wismilak International WTA tennis tournament on the Indonesian resort island of Bali."
World," Pope John Paul II issued a new appeal for peace in Iraq and the Middle East, condemning the  quot;horror quot; of violence as well as  quot;the terrorism that cruelly targets the innocent quot;."
Sci/Tech,"Materials company Pvaxx Research   Development has developed a plastic-looking polymer that degrades into soil when discarded, feeding a sunflower seed contained in a phone cover developed in conjunction with the polymer."
Sci/Tech,Up to 15 hazardous chemicals could have their global movement more strictly regulated at a conference in Geneva this week.
Business,"The news that Jaguar is to end vehicle assembly at Browns Lane and invite several hundred employees to apply for what parent company Ford likes to call  quot;voluntary separation quot; prompted the great and good to shrug their shoulders and remark, rather lamely "
Sports,Bernhard Langer today sent out his  #39;awesome #39; Ryder Cup team with a warning not to celebrate anything yet. The European captain had the luxury of fielding his remaining three rookies in today #39;s opening fourballs 
Sports,Andrew Flintoff added another chapter to his growing reputation as the world #39;s best all-rounder as England posted a challenging 251 for 7 against Sri Lanka in the crucial Group D league match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Southampton on Saturday.
World,"That is the bottom line for initiatives undertaken by the United States, United Nations, African Union, the Arab League, and any other international actors trying to resolve the current "
Business," If traveling is an education,  corporate frequent flyers hold an advanced degree. Still, for  those who want to keep learning, hotels along the way provide  opportunities in subjects as diverse as French cooking, Arabic  lessons or Zen art."
Business," Abbott Laboratories Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABT.N</A> is  betting  $1 billion in deals and the start of a new clinical  trial will finally get Wall Street to focus on its  cardiovascular device business."
World," North Korea will never dismantle its  nuclear arsenal and will not resume talks on its atomic  programs unless the United States drops its hostile policy, the  North's official KCNA news agency said on Saturday."
World," The United States said on Saturday that  Iran was ""completely isolated"" in what Washington says is  Tehran's pursuit of an atom bomb, while talks at the U.N.  atomic agency stalled over what to demand of Tehran."
Sci/Tech,"Company says laptop-like technology will be useful in server systems, where it can help companies save on electricity and cooling costs in data centers."
World," LEEDS CASTLE, England (Reuters) - The British and Irish  prime ministers were running out of time on Saturday to break a  deadlock in talks aimed at sealing a final peace settlement for  Northern Ireland."
Sports, Protea openers Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs made a solid start against the West Indies on Saturday in the decisive one day cricket international in Pool B of the Champions Trophy at The Oval.
Sports,  Notre Dame #39;s 28 20 victory over Michigan last Saturday set off a huge celebration as thousands of students joined the Irish players on field to form an impromptu mosh pit.
World,"The Arab television station Al-Jazeera has broadcast a videotape purportedly showing a British and two American hostages being held in Iraq by a militant group led by a suspected ally of the al-Qaida terror network, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi."
World,Indonesian police have released a sketch of a man they velieve bought the mini van used in the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta.
World,"Insurgents kidnapped two American and a British engineer on Thursday in a brazen dawn raid on their home in one of Baghdad #39;s most affluent neighborhoods, underscoring "
Business,"Alitalia appeared to clinch its final union agreement on Saturday over job and wage cuts, as cabin crews agreed to a painful restructuring needed to prevent the airline #39;s collapse, a union source said."
Sci/Tech," Now that digital cameras have overtaken film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a familiar problem    what to do with the bulging image files and folders filling up computer hard drives?"
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. will offer custom support options on a flat-fee basis to users of Windows NT 4.0 Server and Exchange Server 5.5 when the standard support phases for those products end."
World, The death toll from an explosion at a fuel pipeline on the outskirts of the Nigerian city of Lagos has risen to around 60 as more bodies were recovered from the scene.
World," The United States said on Saturday Iran  was ""completely isolated"" in its pursuit of an atom bomb, while  talks at the U.N. nuclear agency stalled over what to demand of  Tehran."
Business,Any losses of jobs is a matter of great concern for those involved and for Coventry itself. But Jaguar #39;s restructure plan for its future at least retains some jobs in the city and its spiritual headquarters at Browns Lane.
Business,MIAMICarnival Corp. #39;s fiscal third-quarter profit increased 40 per cent as higher ticket prices spurred strong revenue growth.
Business,"Once the crown jewel of the Napa Valley, the Robert Mondavi name is on the auction block and its future is uncertain. Robert Mondavi, 91, who more than any other person put premium California wine on the map "
Sci/Tech,"The IBM project at EPA, being performed jointly with prime contractor Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), includes the Grid Toolbox, a collection of open standards-based Grid software from IBM, Red Hat Linux Enterprise 2.1 and Avaki Enterprise "
Sci/Tech,"A new generation of smaller, sleeker and cheaper MP3 players from the likes of Sony, Rio, Creative and Rave MP are hitting the market this fall, and they all have Apple "
Sports,"So do you think Hal Sutton, who has been captaining this Ryder Cup team like some combination of Texas ranch boss and a college football coach, is going to call a little team meeting tonight?"
Sports,"Whenever the deal gets done this time, it #39;s going to be done in its entirety. They #39;ll dot the i #39;s and cross the t #39;s and get the lawyers to sign off on each and every last collectively bargained word."
Sports,"Already, Jeff Gordon has been rewarded for being NASCAR #39;s points leader heading into the inaugural 10-race playoff. With qualifying rained out Friday at New Hampshire International "
World,"If you want to know what happens when a country cedes its foreign policy to the United Nations, as Canada has done, all you have to do is look at Sudan."
World,"Qalai Zaman Khan, Afghanistan -- Masooda Jalal, the woman who would be president of Afghanistan, stands inside the mud walls of a bread bakery in this hardscrabble village on the outskirts of Kabul."
World,"A Palestinian girl was shot dead late on Friday when Israeli troops shot her dead in Nablus city of the West Bank, witnesses said."
World," North Korea will never dismantle its  nuclear arsenal and will not resume talks on its atomic  programs unless the United States drops its ""hostile"" policy,  the North's official KCNA news agency said on Saturday."
World," LEEDS CASTLE, England (Reuters) - Talks aimed at reviving  home rule in Northern Ireland and disbanding IRA guerrillas  ended on Saturday without a final deal, British and Irish Prime  Ministers Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern said."
World, The Pakistani army said on  Saturday it had tightened the noose around hundreds of al  Qaeda linked foreign militants hiding in a rugged mountainous  region near the Afghan border.
Sci/Tech," Now that digital cameras have overtaken  film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a  familiar problem    what to do with the bulging image files and  folders filling up computer hard drives?"
Sci/Tech," ""Spy Fiction"" is a covert  operator's dream game. Not only does it let you become  virtually invisible to your enemies, but it also gives you the  power to quickly transform yourself into other characters."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in September U.S. sales at stores open at least a year, despite the effect of Hurricane Ivan in some locations."
Sci/Tech,"Columnist Yuval Kossovsky offers a primer on storage-area networks in Part 1 of this two-part series, and then follows up with a piece on how to set up a SAN for Mac OS X."
World, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf leaves Sunday for crucial peace talks with Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of a UN gathering as the leaders of the nuclear armed neighbors meet for the first time since India's change of government.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Ryder Cup red faces  have not been in short supply since the first event in 1927 but  few have been American."
Sci/Tech,"According to a Gartner survey, online shoppers are frustrated with the lack of security provided by online businesses, and they fear that passwords are no longer sufficient to secure their transactions."
Sci/Tech,"Since September 8th and 9th, the twin Mars rovers have been taking a well-deserved break, while the Sun-Earth line clears again for communication directly to Mars. While this conjunction may temporarily halt their wheels in the sand, other science tasks have kicked off under autonomous control."
Sci/Tech,A new study finds fathers who are interested in their daughters' activities -- whether traditionally masculine pursuits such as sports or traditionally feminine ones such as music -- increase the chances that the girls will stay involved with those activities.
Sci/Tech,"In moderation, it helps keep tissue slick and clear, study finds    HealthDayNews -- Drinking any kind of alcohol in moderation can reduce damage to affected tissue after a heart attack, says a University of Missouri-Columbia study.    A heart attack results in reduced blood flow to a number of areas of the body..."
Sci/Tech,"LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) -- A team of doctors from Louisville and the Netherlands say in a new medical journal article that they are ready to perform a face transplant, a procedure considered controversial by some medical ethicists.    ""There arrives a point in time when the procedure should simply be done..."
Business,"Eleven companies in Greater Cincinnati have been singled out for exporting jobs out of the country by Working America, an organization affiliated with the AFL-CIO labor organization."
Sci/Tech,"Its the same routine - type a little on the keyboard, move the dominant hand, maneuver through the screen with the mouse, and pick the hand back up, replace it on the keyboard and continue typing."
Sports,"Everyone has their opinion on the weather and everyone has their opinion on the Hopkins-De La Hoya fight as well. Before I give you mine, a few thoughts."
Sports,Ask Kevin Simon which is the worst home loss he has seen since arriving at the University of Tennessee and the answer is very clear.
Sci/Tech,"IBM researchers today said they have successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade."
World," Police stopped a man driving a car wired with land mines and explosives in downtown Moscow early Saturday, Russian security officials said.    The man, detained by Moscow police around 1 a.m., told police he had been paid  $1,000 to park two cars with explosives in them along a Moscow street frequently used by top government officials, said the duty officer at the Federal Security Service..."
World, The latest records to surface from President Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard show that one commander took an unusual interest in the congressman's son during his basic training.    The officer in charge of the unit where Bush took his basic training wrote to then Rep...
World," The way the Boston Red Sox are playing these days, nothing seems to be able to stop them. Not even Mariano Rivera..."
World," A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb near a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs with the Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and wounding 16, officials said.    Also Saturday, videotape surfaced showing two Americans and a Briton kidnapped two days ago from their house in central Baghdad..."
Business,"Labour group AFL-CIO has unveiled a website where anyone can find out what firms are exporting jobs overseas, reports UPI. Working America, a workers #39; advocacy group affiliated with AFL-CIO, has created the "
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in September US sales at stores "
World,TEHRAN : Iran will test fire a long-range missile amid fears in the West that Tehran is developing nuclear weapons and an ongoing review by the UN watchdog of the country #39;s atomic energy program.
World,Northern Ireland #39;s dominant Protestant and Roman Catholic political parties are holding talks aimed at restoring the British province #39;s power-sharing government.
Sci/Tech,"Call it the kitty's third life. Roxio Inc. (ROXI) bought the Napster brand name and feline logo at a bankruptcy auction two years ago and with the acquisition of another music service, pressplay, relaunched the once-renegade file-swapping pioneer as a legal music service last October."
Sports," Marat Safin defeated Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 6 2, 6 4 in the China Open on Saturday, setting up an all Russian final with Mikhail Youzhny."
Business,"ROME : Alitalia management and flight attendants struck a crucial deal on job cuts that would allow the struggling airline to keep flying, but management still needs to win government support for its overall strategy."
World, The government was accused Saturday of  quot;clearly misleading quot; the British public over plans for postwar Iraq after a newspaper reported that Prime Minister Tony Blair was warned a year before the invasion that postwar stability would be difficult.
World," British troops withdrew on Saturday from radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr's main office in the southern city of Basra a day after occupying the building and seizing an arms cache in fighting that killed three and wounded five, the British military and police said."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The U.S. began the  long haul back from a record five-point opening-day Ryder Cup  deficit in positive fashion on Saturday."
Sports,"There were a lot of  quot;firsts quot; Friday at the ATP stop in Delray Beach, with more to come. Top-seeded Vince Spadea (d. (Q) Armando in three) reached his first Delray Beach semifinal in seven attempts."
Sports,"Competition at the 12th Paralympic Games for disabled athletes gets under way Saturday in Athens, Greece. Nearly 4,000 athletes from 136 countries are competing in 19 disciplines over 11 days."
Sports,Carolina running back Stephen Davis will be out of action for several weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery. The Panthers are already without injured receiver Steve Smith for at least two months.
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Loudon, New Hampshire is a long way from the South Pacific island region of Vanuatu, but the two places may have more in common than ever before."
World,"At least 18 people were killed in a suicide bombing on Saturday, capping a week of horrific violence in Iraq as al-Qaeda-linked militants threatened to kill two American and a British hostage in 48 hours."
World," The International Atomic Energy Agency's  board of governors passed a resolution on Saturday demanding  that Iran freeze all activities related to uranium enrichment,  a diplomat present at closed door meeting said."
World,The last US Peace Corps volunteers leave Nepal after security fears force the suspension of operations.
World," A 35 nation meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency on Saturday demanded that Iran suspend all aspects of uranium enrichment, setting an indirect November deadline for Tehran to heed its conditions..."
Sports,Axed US Ryder Cup player Phil Mickelson has admitted that he was  quot;awful quot; on the opening day of the 35th team clash between America and Europe at Oakland Hills.
Sports,  Arsenal #39;s 100 per cent record in the Premier League was ended Saturday with Henrik Pedersen #39;s late strike allowing Bolton to draw 2 2.
World,"Iran regards the draft resolution proposed by the three major European states - Germany, Britain and France - on Tehran #39;s nuclear programs as politically motivated, the spokesman for the Iranian delegation to the meeting of the International Atomic Energy "
World, VICTORIA (CP)   Three people appeared in Victoria provincial court Friday on drug conspiracy charges arising from an investigation linked to December's police raid at the B.C. legislature.
World, Insurgents threatened to behead two  Americans and a Briton captured in Baghdad on Saturday and  launched a suicide car bomb attack on Iraqi security forces in  the northern city of Kirkuk that killed at least 23 people.
World,"Most countries in the West and member nations of the Commonwealth believe that President Pervez Musharraf should continue as Pakistan #39;s army chief, claimed Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed."
World," India said on Saturday the United States had lifted export restrictions on equipment for India's commercial space programme and nuclear power facilities, opening the way for greater cooperation in the two sectors."
World," The nation's leaders need to put aside partisan labels to help Florida recover from the devastation of three major hurricanes during the past month, Democratic Senate candidate Betty Castor said Saturday."
World," LEEDS CASTLE, England (Reuters) - Talks aimed at forging a  comprehensive peace settlement for Northern Ireland ended  without a deal on Saturday, despite Britain and Ireland saying  they were close to securing full disarmament by the IRA."
World,The UN watchdog passes a resolution calling on Iran to suspend all activities related to uranium enrichment.
World,A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb today near a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs with the Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Kirkuk.
World," Their homes are in ruin, many have only the shirts on their backs..."
World," Many New Orleans voters were unable to cast ballots Saturday on a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage because voting machines had not been delivered to polling places, a state official said.    At least 35 precincts did not have voting machines because drivers hired to deliver the machines had apparently not shown up for work, said Scott Madere, a spokesman for Secretary of State Fox McKeithen..."
Business,"Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, reached an agreement with its flight attendants #39; unions to cut 900 jobs, qualifying the company for a government bailout that will keep it in business for another six months."
Sports,"Arsenal stretched its record unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 46 games Sunday, but the 2-2 tie with Bolton ended its perfect league record this season."
Sports,"Double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes has sprinted to an emphatic victory in the women #39;s 1,500 metres on the opening day of the two-day world athletics final."
Sports," With his 700th career homer now behind him, Barry Bonds can focus on the task of trying to get his Giants into the playoffs."
Sports,ENGLAND will resume their weather-hit encounter with Sri Lanka determined to win rather than relying on their superior run-rate get them to next Tuesday #39;s semi-final against Australia.
World," The UN nuclear watchdog adopted a resolution setting a November 25 deadline for a full, definitive review of Iran #39;s alleged nuclear weapons programme, a UN nuclear agency spokeswoman told reporters."
World,Insurgents threatened to behead two Americans and a Briton captured in Baghdad on Saturday and launched a suicide car bomb attack on Iraqi security forces in the northern 
World,"European Union Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen on Saturday called on Turkey to clarify its decision to withdraw a key bill reforming its penal code, during talks with Turkey #39;s EU ambassador."
Sports,Bolton ended Arsenal #39;s hopes of equaling its best-ever start to the English soccer season by rallying to hold the Premiership champion to a 2-2 draw.
Sports,"Britain #39;s golden girl, Kelly Holmes, faces the prospect of ending her summer track season with another couple of doubles here."
Sports," Aramis Ramirez homered three times for all of Chicago #39;s runs, and the Cubs kept pace in the playoff race by rallying to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5 4 on Thursday night."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Masters champion  Phil Mickelson played the role of Ryder Cup cheerleader on  Saturday as his U.S. team mates began to repair the damage of  an opening day meltdown."
Business,"The nation #39;s leaders need to put aside partisan labels to help Florida recover from the devastation of three major hurricanes during the past month, Democratic Senate candidate Betty Castor said Saturday."
Business,"The Federal Reserve may be fairly confident the economy #39;s soft patch is fading away, but the bond market is stubbornly betting the central bank is off the mark."
Sci/Tech, Here #39;s an interesting twist on the Big Music and Microsoft All Pals Together (maybe) story. We reported that the Big Four record labels have given Microsoft a Wish List of the kind of DRM 
Sci/Tech,"The United States remains a world leader in science that other countries try to imitate, the science adviser to President Bush told an audience at the University of Toledo yesterday."
Sports,England champions Arsenal #39;s winning streak was stopped Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bolton Wanderers at Highbury on Saturday.
Sports,"BALI, Indonesia (Ticker) - Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia is on the verge of producing a second straight title. Kuznetsova extended her winning streak to 10 matches with a 6-7 (1-7), 6-1, 6-2 triumph over fourth "
Sports,"Double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes overpowered Tatyana Tomashova in the final stretch to win the 1,500 metres at the World Athletics Final on Saturday."
World,"In 1973, Catholic guerrilla Gerry Kelly was part of a Northern Irish republican bombing team who attacked London #39;s Old Bailey courthouse."
World,"A top UN official said it was a  quot;bad month quot; for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process: more violence, Israel #39;s Prime Minister apparently backing away from an international peace plan, and the Palestinians still far from implementing badly needed reforms "
World,"Britain, leading an uphill international battle to help curb Afghanistan #39;s massive narcotics #39; production, says it is fairly confident its strategy will show a reduction in output within a year."
World, High flying Bolton ended Arsenal's perfect start to their Premiership title defence by twice coming from behind to earn a 2 2 draw at Highbury.
World," Thirty five Pakistanis freed from the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison camp arrived home on Saturday and were taken straight to prison for further interrogation, the interior minister said."
World," Insurgents threatened on Saturday to  cut the throats of two Americans and a Briton seized in  Baghdad, and launched a suicide car bomb attack on Iraqi  security forces in Kirkuk that killed at least 23 people."
Sports,"Perth: Pakistan pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar feels that if something is not done about the packed playing schedule and the standard of wickets around the world, express pacemen will become extinct."
World,England reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals as Andrew Flintoff's 104 earns victory over Sri Lanka.
World, The U.N. atomic watchdog agency demanded Iran suspend all uranium enrichment activities and set a November timetable for compliance in a vote Saturday that U.S...
Business,"Roxio bought the Napster name in a bankruptcy auction two years ago. Now, the company dumps its CD-burning software business to concentrate on selling and delivering music over the web under the Napster name."
Business,"FLORIDIANS today began to clean up after their third hurricane in five weeks, while Alabamans looked to rebuild their condos and beach homes along the coast."
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) The UK #39;s Consumers #39; Association has referred Apple #39;s iTunes to the Office of Fair Trading, claiming the song shop is overcharging its UK users."
Sports,"MOTEGI, Japan: Local hope Makoto Tamada of Japan has taken pole position with a record lap time for the weekend Japan Grand Prix as world champion Valentino Rossi, seeking his fourth straight title, secured third place."
World," quot;We categorically deny any nuclear-related testing at Parchin. quot; Hossein Mousavian, Iranian delegate to IAEA.  quot;A prominent international expert said on Wednesday that new satellite images showed "
Sports," Oscar De La Hoya has been in enough big fights to know what each one means. Some have helped build his reputation, others have made him rich. So don't just chalk it up to hype when he says his fight Saturday night against Bernard Hopkins means more than all of them put together."
Sports,"Tiger Woods paired with Phil Mickelson. A dream team in golf gloves. Together, they would lead the charge at the Ryder Cup, carry the United States into an early lead, discourage the Europeans, ignite the home crowd."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - For the first time during this young Premiership campaign, Arsenal took the field and did not emerge victorious."
Sports," The Dallas defense hinted at an all out blitz early in the second quarter, and Daunte Culpepper saw it coming. He alerted his Minnesota teammates, stepped back into the shotgun and calmly threw a soft pass over the line for a 63 yard touchdown that put the Vikings ahead for good in last Sunday's season opening victory over the Cowboys."
World," In Washington, in the tense months before war in Iraq, Charles Duelfer was confident. ""Of course he is developing his weapons of mass destruction,"" the American arms expert wrote of Saddam Hussein."
World,The people behind New York City's bid for the 2012 Summer Games think they have a realistic chance to beat the four European capitals with which they are competing.
Sci/Tech,"Three years after Manila-based Chikka.com launched its mobile instant messenger, Chikka is one of the most viewed and used electronic properties by Filipinos in the Philippines and all over the world, according to the companys chief operating officer "
Sci/Tech,A graphics card or video card is a component of a computer which is designed to convert a logical representation of an image stored in memory to a signal that can be used as input for a display medium.
Sports,Champions Arsenal dropped their first points of the season when a late Henrik Pedersen equaliser earned Bolton a point. The Danish substitute poked home the ball after 85 minutes to deny Arsene Wenger #39;s team their sixth win in six Premier League games.
Sports," Barry Bonds became the third member of the 700 club on Friday night. But the Giants slugger still clings to hope of adding a World Series title to his list of accomplishments, which is why Friday #39;s "
Sports,"Ladies Professional Golf Association tour rookie Brandi Jackson of the United States has the lead heading into Saturday #39;s second round of the 54-hole Safeway Classic in Portland, Oregon."
World,Gunmen killed a Venezuelan oil engineer and six soldiers near the border with Colombia in an attack that officials suspected was carried out by Colombian rebels.
World,"Michael Jackson wishes he had fought previous child molestation claims instead of trying to ""buy peace"", his lawyer says."
Business,"  The US real estate boom, coupled with low interest rates, has given mortgage companies a surge of new business."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.The Europeans got more than they imagined possible and Hal Sutton got what he was asking for - a first-day disaster at the Ryder Cup."
Sports, Oscar De La Hoya will try and take a page out of the boxing history book while writing his own legend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight.
Sports,Last gasp goals from Brazilian defender Lucio and Dutch striker Roy Makaay earned Bayern Munich a dramatic 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
World,At least 13 Iraqis were killed and other 50 injured most of them are members of the Iraqi police in a booby trapped car explosion that targeted a main inspection point for the Iraqi police at al-Rasheed street in the downtown of Baghdad.
World,"Insurgents threatened on Saturday to cut the throats of two Americans and a Briton seized in Baghdad, and launched a suicide car bomb attack on Iraqi security forces in Kirkuk that killed at least 23 people."
World,One young Palestinian woman was killed in Gaza by the bullets of the Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank on Friday evening.
World,"By reneging on his promise to step down as army chief later this year, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf does "
World,"Jiang Zemin, China #39;s military chief and longtime senior leader, may formally step down on Sunday, putting President Hu Jintao in full command of the Chinese Army, state and "
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog called on Iran  on Saturday to immediately halt activities related to uranium  enrichment, a process that can be used to make atomic weapons."
Sports," If experience counted for everything, Jeff Gordon would be a lock to win NASCAR's first 10 man, 10 race championship playoff."
World,"Most remaining Pakistani prisoners held at the US Guantanamo Bay prison camp are freed, officials say."
World," Several NATO countries have voiced reservations about a proposal to expand the alliance's training role in Iraq, blocking an expected final agreement, NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer warned."
World,"The new prime-time television season officially starts this week, and more than bragging rights to ratings supremacy will be on the line for the broadcast networks."
Business,"Italian airline company Alitalia unions and management on Saturday agreed on new contract terms for flight assistants, ending a tense round of negotiations involving the airline #39;s workers."
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry accused President George W. Bush of planning to call up large numbers of reservists for Iraq after the November election, but a new poll released indicated Kerry's new aggressive line is not working with voters."
World,"Saddam Hussein lives in an air-conditioned 10-by-13 foot cell on the grounds of one of his former palaces, tending plants and proclaiming himself Iraq's lawful ruler."
World,Voters will be asked to cast their ballots on machines whose accuracy and security against fraud have yet to be tested on such a grand scale.
World,"If Ayad Allawi was popular among moderate Iraqis in the first weeks after his interim government took over, it is clear his grace period has expired."
World," Because Sen. John Kerry is the challenger and lags President Bush in most national polls, he seems to have the most to gain from a strong performance in the upcoming fall debates..."
World," It's not easy being Slobodan Milosevic's lawyer.    Appointed two weeks ago to defend the former Yugoslav president against war crimes charges, British attorney Steven Kay's practiced poise and calm legal demeanor has, at times, given way to sheer frustration..."
World, The Americans finally showed up at the Ryder Cup...
World," The fight against terror was supposed to unite Russia and the West, pounding the last nail into the coffin of the Cold War. But three years after the Sept..."
Sports,Captain Marvan Atapattu believes Sri Lanka could have beaten England if the rain had not cut short their match at the Rose Bowl. His side were 95-5 after 24 overs in reply to England #39;s 251-7 when bad weather forced play to be abandoned.
Sports,"Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho dropped England midfielder David Beckham and Spanish striker Raul from his team to face Espanyol on Saturday, following this week #39;s painful 3-0 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen."
World,Test your knowledge of current affairs with our daily quiz. Follow the link to reveal the answers. 1. How did pro-hunt protestors gain entry to the House of Commons?
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai want to see win an election on October 9, said today that foreign troops would remain until the country #39;s own fledgling forces can take the charge of stability."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The U.S. Ryder Cup  team, wounded after a first day mauling, launched a fierce  fightback on Saturday to keep their hopes alive with two wins  and a halved fourball rubber."
World," President Bush questioned the authenticity of documents aired by CBS News that said he received special treatment during his Vietnam era service in the National Guard, according to a Bush interview published on Saturday."
Business,"Luqman Arnold, chief executive of Abbey National, is likely to walk away with 5.2m if the bank is sold to Banco Santander Central Hispano."
Sports, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter left Saturday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning with a strained right biceps.
Sci/Tech," Hurricane Ivan's storm surge and pounding waves swamped the barrier islands that stand guard along the central Gulf of Mexico coast, eroding their protective sand and causing millions of dollars in damage, coastal experts said."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Slowly but  inexorably, the groundswell of home support for the United  States Ryder Cup team gathered momentum at a sun-baked Oakland  Hills on Saturday."
Business,"United Airlines said it will need to cut more than \$1 billion from its annual costs, a much higher figure than previous estimates."
Business,"CHICAGO United Airlines has revealed it needs to cut 500 (m) million dollars more in costs than previously stated. The disclosure, filed yesterday, was not mentioned during a previously scheduled hearing this "
Sci/Tech,An Indian Institute of Technology professor--and open-source evangelist--discusses the role of Linux and open source in India. By Larry Greenemeier.
Sports,"Tiger Woods, with a new partner after losing twice on Friday with Phil Mickelson, won his first match of the Ryder Cup this morning to help the US cut into Europe #39;s lead at golf #39;s premier team event."
Sports,Two goals in five minutes rescued a point for Bayer Leverkusen as they staged a late fightback against Nurnburg. Sven Muller opened the scoring for the visitors and a Diego Placente own goal midway through 
World," A car bomb killed two American soldiers  and wounded eight when it exploded in Baghdad on Saturday, the  U.S. military said in a statement."
World,The government pledges to do all it can to secure the release of a British civil engineer kidnapped in Iraq.
World,"American commanders in Iraq say they are preparing operations to open up rebel-held areas, especially Falluja, the restive city west of Baghdad now under control of insurgents and Islamist groups."
World," Technicians at Sweden's public television have unearthed an unexpected delight for music lovers   a complete original recording of a Jimi Hendrix concert in Stockholm from 1969 on a tape long thought to have been destroyed.    The unmarked tape was recently found stashed on a shelf deep inside the station's enormous archives during a project to transfer archived material from tape and film to digital, SVT spokeswoman Catarina Wilson said Friday..."
Sci/Tech,The new keyboard technology from Research In Motion has garnered early praise for its ingenuity and effectiveness. The BlackBerry 7100(TM) Series handsets are the first wireless devices with 
Sports,"As a writer, I am certainly appreciative of the fact that fighters are not crude, monosyllabic imbeciles. Indeed, the volume, quality and variety of their articulated expressions "
Sports,"MONTE CARLO, September 18 (World Athletics Final) - Christian Olsson #39;s remarkable composure saw him retain his World Athletics final triple jump title in Monaco on Saturday."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Makoto Tamada will start tomorrow #39;s Japanese GP at Motegi in pole position. The Japanese Honda rider stole pole position from fellow Bridgestone-shod rider, John Hopkins, in "
World,"Panama declared a state of emergency on Saturday, a day after torrential rains and mudslides killed at least 14 people and wrecked or damaged the homes of about 10,000 people."
World, A junior British minister said that people living in camps after fleeing their villages because of conflict in Sudan's Darfur region lived in fear of leaving their temporary homes despite a greater presence now of aid workers.
World," China's communists wrap up a key leadership meeting Sunday amid speculation over whether former President Jiang Zemin is giving up his last major post, accelerating a handover of power to his successor, Hu Jintao."
Business," Nearly three years after Enron Corp.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> dramatic collapse into bankruptcy, the first  criminal trial against the disgraced energy company's former  employees is set to kick off on Monday."
Sports,"Playing with passion and pride that was missing the first day, the United States collects 2 1/2 out of 4 points in the morning four-ball matches at the Ryder Cup on  Saturday."
Sci/Tech,Taiwanese chipmaker dangles open-source software to lure in programmer interest.
Sci/Tech,Pressure is growing on more nations to implement the Council of Europe's anti-cybercrime treaty.
Business,"BISYS Group Inc. (BSG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which provides administrative support to financial firms, on Monday said a subsidiary was in the process of responding to an "
Business,"pressed luxury marque Jaguar says it will cut about 1,150 jobs at its main plant in Coventry in a bid to return to profits, in another blow to Britain #39;s fading glory as a carmaking centre."
Sci/Tech,Code that claims to partially exploit a weakness in Microsoft software #39;s handling of image files has been published on the Internet.
Sports,"ATHENS, 18 September - At the Opening Ceremony of the 12th Paralympic Games, Phil CRAVEN, MBE, congratulated Athens and all its citizens that have contributed to getting the city ready for the Paralympic Games."
Sports,"To battle your way down the interminable ramps leading to the exits at Yankee Stadium after Friday night #39;s game, you would have thought the days of a last-place finish in a 10-team league from 1966 were back to haunt us."
Sports,England marched into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy as the Duckworth-Lewis method saw them secure a 49-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl.
World, The UN atomic watchdog agency demanded Iran suspend all uranium enrichment activities and gave it until November comply with the order.
World,Indonesian police said Saturday that four suspects in last week #39;s bomb attack at the Australian embassy in Jakarta have been arrested.
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who most Western governments want to see win an election on Oct. 9, said today that foreign troops would remain until the country #39;s own fledgling forces can take the charge of stability."
Sports," Phil Mickelson spent a sleepless night, not that it really mattered since he had plenty of time to rest up Saturday at the Ryder Cup. The best player in the majors this year, a chastised Mickelson sat out the morning four ball matches mostly because U.S. captain Hal Sutton dared not risk giving away any more points."
Business," Nearly three years after Enron Corp.'s  dramatic collapse into bankruptcy, the first criminal trial against the disgraced energy company's former employees is set to kick off on Monday."
Sports," Braylon Edwards caught eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including the game winner in the third quarter, to lead No. 17 Michigan past San Diego State 24 21 on Saturday."
World, The U.N. Security Council  adopted a resolution on Saturday that threatens to consider oil  sanctions against Sudan if Khartoum does not stop atrocities in  the Darfur region.
Sports,The Americans won a couple of better-ball matches and halved another before losing to the most unheralded European team in the final match Saturday morning.
Sci/Tech,Russia turns to India for help setting up IT industrial parks in Moscow.
World,Lithuania temporarily disables a website publishing information on the activities of Chechen rebel leaders.
World,Iran Saturday blasted a resolution by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran #39;s nuclear program as a political one.
Sports, Rasheed Marshall threw a 7 yard touchdown pass to Chris Henry in overtime to lift No. 7 West Virginia to a 19 16 victory over No. 21 Maryland on Saturday.
Sports,"Bryan Randall runs for one touchdown and passes for another score Saturday and Virginia Tech wins its first game as an Atlantic Coast Conference member, 41-17, over Duke."
World,"KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine - President Bush has reviewed disputed documents that purport to show he refused orders to take a physical examination in 1972 and did not recall having seen them previously, a White House official said Saturday.    The long-running story on Bush's Texas Air National Guard service took an unusual twist when CBS broadcast a report on what it said were the newly discovered records..."
Sports,"Braylon Edwards caught eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in the third quarter, to lead No. 17 Michigan past San Diego State 24-21 on Saturday."
Business,The International Monetary Fund on Friday granted an Argentine government request to defer \$1.1 billion in debt repayments that Buenos Aires was scheduled to make between now and January.
Business,The move by JPMorgan Chase to cancel a \$5 billion technology services contract with IBM may show  quot;megadeals quot; are going the way of the dinosaur.
Sports,"As Barry Bonds spoke Friday night about strength and concentration, his 5-year-old daughter, Aisha, clutched his bulging right biceps as if she were squeezing her favorite stuffed animal."
World,"A suicide car bomber has killed at least eight people in an attack on a police checkpoint in Baghdad, after a night of US air strikes around the rebel-held city of Falluja that killed scores."
World,"Iraqi Airways resumed international flights for the first time in 14 years, with a plane taking off Saturday from neighboring Jordan for Baghdad and another leaving the Iraqi capital for Damascus, Syria."
World,An Iraqi group calling itself Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Brigades has claimed to have abducted 10 employees from an  quot;American-Turkish quot; company operating in Iraq.
Sports, The fan who retrieved Barry Bonds' 700th home run attended the same private Catholic high school as the slugger  #151; Serra High in nearby San Mateo.
World, A retired Texas National Guard official mentioned as a possible source for disputed documents about President Bush's service in the Guard said he passed along information to a former senator working with John Kerry's campaign.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The U.S. Ryder Cup  team, wounded after a first day mauling, were losing a fight  for survival Saturday."
World," Insurgents in Iraq threatened Saturday  to kill 13 hostages, including two Americans and a Briton, and  staged car bomb attacks killing 23 people in Kirkuk and two  U.S. soldiers near Baghdad."
Sports,"Braylon Edwards caught eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in the third quarter for No. 17 Michigan."
Business,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given Argentina a one-year extension on repaying \$US1.1 billion (\$A1.58 billion) in debt.
Sports,"Athens, GA (Sports Network) - Michael Cooper ran for the only touchdown of the game, as third-ranked Georgia rode its defense to a 13-3 victory over Marshall at Sanford Stadium."
World,"ANKARA, Turkey Sept. 18, 2004 - Turkey #39;s parliament adjourned Saturday without passing a key reform package because of divisions over the government #39;s proposal to make adultery a crime, bringing warnings "
World, The US Defense Department announced the transfer of 35 detainees from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (GTMO) in Cuba to Pakistan.
Sports," Paul Casey and David Howell sure didn't look like Ryder Cup rookies on Saturday  #151; judging by the shots they produced under pressure, and by the crucial point they won."
World, The U.N. Security Council  adopted a resolution on Saturday threatening Sudan with  sanctions if it did not stop atrocities in the western Darfur  region where Arab militias are terrorizing African villagers.
Sports,"Jon Lieber no-hit the Red Sox until David Ortiz's two-out home run in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees beat up on Derek Lowe."
World, Ukrainian presidential hopeful Viktor  Yushchenko returned to campaigning Saturday in a defiant mood  after recovering from what his supporters said was an attempt  by authorities to poison him.
Sports,"In four NFL seasons spanning 54 games, Redskins safety Matt Bowen had never sacked a quarterback. In last week's win over the Bucs, he sacked Brad Johnson twice."
World," Jon Lieber nearly pitched a game for the ages. As it was, he was plenty good..."
Sci/Tech,"com September 18, 2004, 12:05 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at home to promoted Palermo on Saturday after Luca Toni cancelled out Adriano #39;s opener for Inter at the San Siro stadium.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is offering a patch for a critical security flaw related to the processing of JPEG images by its operating systems and other applications.
Sci/Tech," An international conference opened Wednesday amid warnings that companies, governments and individuals are increasingly vulnerable to Internet attacks by terrorists, hackers and others that rob them of privacy, money, and secrets."
Sports,"The US team has regained some ground against Europe on the second day of the Ryder Cup golf competition outside Detroit, Michigan."
Sports,"Former US Open champion Marat Safin of Russia has advanced to the finals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing after scoring a straight-set win over Finland #39;s Jarkko Nieminen 6-2, 6-4."
Sports,"Frank Gore and Tyrone Moss combined for three touchdowns, leading No. 4 Miami to a 48-0 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The Hurricanes, coming off a huge win against in-state and conference rival Florida State, certainly didn #39;t have a letdown."
Sports,"Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Inter Milan has earned just two points after two Serie A matches, thanks to a 1-1 draw with Palermo on Saturday night."
Sports,"  Real Madrid #39;s week of misery continued when they suffered a 1 0 defeat at Espanyol, finishing with nine men after the dismissals of Walter Samuel and Michel Salgado."
World,Conservative leader Michael Howard has accused the Government for going to war with Iraq devoid of a comprehensive plan to restore stability to the country.
Sports,"Miguel Tejada homers twice and drives in five runs, rookie Daniel Cabrera throws six strong innings and the Orioles beat up on the Twins, 12-3, Saturday."
Business,"So when a consortium of investors led by the Sony Corporation of America announced that it had reached a deal in principle to acquire Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for nearly \$5 billion, it came "
Sports,"  For the third straight game, No. 5 Miami #39;s special teams were magical against Louisiana Tech. Redshirt sophomore Devin Hester returned two punts for touchdowns to highlight the Hurricanes #39; 48 0 thrashing of the Bulldogs."
Sports,Ronaldo missed a penalty and Walter Samuel and Michel Salgado were both sent off as Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Espanyol on a night of self-inflicted misery on Saturday.
Sports,"Lyon drew 0-0 with Bastia Saturday, earning both a share of the French first-division lead as Marseille beat Toulouse 1-0 on Peguy Luyindula #39;g goal."
World,The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Saturday that threatens oil sanctions against Sudan if Khartoum does not stop atrocities in the Darfur region.
World,"By James Cusick, Westminster Editor, and Zainab Naji in Baghdad. The British and United States governments are on course for another confrontation with the United Nations over the proposed elections in Iraq."
World,"Seven Venezuelans, including six soldiers, were killed near the border with Colombia, and Venezuelan authorities suspect that Colombian rebels could be behind the shootings, an official said late Saturday."
Sci/Tech,The head of InterActiveCorp talks about the confusion that the company's setup provokes and whether he would consider becoming the chief executive at Disney.
Sports, The Green Bay Packers activated cornerback Mike McKenzie and waived tight end Sean McHugh on Saturday.
Sports, The essential question facing NHL owners and locked out players is: Who cares?
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The U.S. team were  left needing a final-day miracle escape after Europe maintained  their stranglehold of the 35th Ryder Cup on Saturday."
World," Britain's foreign secretary and senior  officials warned Prime Minister Tony Blair a year before  invading Iraq that chaos could follow the toppling of Saddam  Hussein, a newspaper said Saturday."
Business,"Long before Hurricane Ivan began bearing down on the Gulf Coast last week, a special breed of money managers was carefully tracking its development."
Business,"In the first half of 2004, commodities investors worried that a hard landing for China's economy could be disastrous for them, but those fears have not borne out."
Sports,"Michael Owens unspectacular start to life with Real Madrid continued as he was substituted early in the second half after making his first start for the club, as they lost 1-0 to unfancied Espanyol."
Sports," Defensively dominant and offensively unstoppable, at least so far, No. 12 Virginia started the season with three straight wins for the first time since 1998 with a 51 0 victory against Akron on Saturday."
World, The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution Saturday threatening oil sanctions against Sudan unless the government acts to rein in Arab militias accused of violence in the Darfur region that the United States has called genocide...
World," Louisiana voters decided Saturday whether to approve a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, one of up to 12 such measures on the ballot around the country this year..."
Business,"Unions are to hold an emergency meeting with workers at the doomed Browns Lane Jaguar plant in Coventry. Parent company Ford plans to stop car production at the plant, with 400 voluntary redundancies and 425 jobs moved to the Castle Bromwich factory."
Business,The boss of the American advertising group which was taken over last week by Sir Martin Sorrell #39;s WPP will receive almost \$30m (18m)  quot;compensation quot; for keeping his job.
Sports,"ou have a friend who is a Boston Red Sox fan. A good, loyal friend. A confidant you can pity. Boy, you say to him, the Sox are strong this year."
Sports,"Anything is possible for England now. The Champions Trophy, South Africa this winter, the World Cup, the Ashes next summer, global domination, all those things that once "
Sports,"If only Dale Earnhardt Jr. could jump in his car and tear away from the fuss, leaving thunder clouds of defiant black tire smoke in his wake."
Sports,Southerners Lecce and Sicilys Palermo are the surprise pacesetters in Serie A after playing their second matches of the season.
World,MYANMAR #39;S military junta yesterday dismissed the Foreign Minister and his deputy in an unexpected Cabinet reshuffle that saw two other ministers also fired.
World,"The Panamanian government declared a state of emergency Saturday in response to torrential rains which triggered flooding and mudslides, leaving at least 10 people dead and a dozen others missing."
World,The people behind New York City's bid for the 2012 Olympics think they have a chance to beat the four competing European capitals.
Sports, Nobody is more responsible than Colin Montgomerie for Europe's surge to supremacy in the Ryder Cup. That didn't keep him in the lineup Saturday with the Europeans on the verge of a rout.
Sci/Tech," Cumberland Island is the largest undeveloped barrier island on the Eastern Seaboard and about half of it is federal wilderness area, meaning visitors and National Park Service employees are supposed to hike rather than drive. But the island has a handful of permanent residents who are free to drive on the three roads."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly two years after Columbia shattered in the sky, NASA still has no way of repairing the kind of holes that could doom another shuttle, space agency officials acknowledged "
Sports,  So maybe everybody got a little too carried away with this Red Sox resurgence. Maybe we forgot who these guys really are.
Sports,Its official; Real Madrid is in a crisis after slumping to a 1-0 defeat away to Espanyol. The loss is Madrids second of the week as they were humiliated on Wednesday by Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League play.
World,"Shortly before Pakistans Foreign Minister Khursheed Mehmood Kasuri came to New Delhi, Natwar Singh held a background briefing for journalists."
Sci/Tech,"A contentious campaign to bump up the bandwidth bills of spammers by flooding their sites with data has been dropped. Lycos Europe #39;s Make Love, Not Spam campaign began in late November but its tactics proved controversial."
Sports,"After appealing his 16-game suspension Friday night and pitching one inning in a mopup role against the Angels, Rangers right-hander Frank Francisco began serving his "
Sports, Jason Campbell hit Courtney Taylor for a 16 yard touchdown pass with 1:14 to play and No. 14 Auburn got two chances to kick the winning extra point in a 10 9 victory over No. 5 LSU Saturday.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - U.S. captain Hal  Sutton, looking for a final-day miracle in the Ryder Cup,  predictably packed the upper order of his singles list with his  biggest guns for Sunday."
Sports,"Wali Lundy runs for three touchdowns for the third straight game and Marques Hagans threw two scoring passes to Heath Miller as Virginia stifled Akron, 51-0, Saturday."
World," Backed by the clutch performance from its English rookies and reliable play from Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood, Europe put the United States in another huge hole Saturday by taking an 11 5 lead at the Ryder Cup and making victory Sunday seem like a mere formality..."
World,"SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS, Dominican Republic - Tropical Storm Jeanne battered the Dominican Republic before heading to the Bahamas where the tempest, which has killed at least nine people, began to churn seas and stir deadly storm surges on Saturday.    Jeanne lost strength as it drove thousands of Dominicans from their homes by late Friday..."
World," The Emmy Awards will have a different look Sunday but a familiar matchup as ""The Sopranos"" tries again to topple ""The West Wing"" and get its first win as best dramatic series.    Meanwhile, viewers will get a chance to say another goodbye to three popular comedy series that ended this past season: ""Sex and the City,""""Frasier"" and ""Friends.""   HBO's ""Sex and the City"" is the leading comedy nominee at the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, with 11 bids, including for best comedy series and for star Sarah Jessica Parker..."
World," Remnants of Hurricane Ivan made a violent mark across the Southeast and the Appalachians, where several people were killed by falling trees and floods that washed away scores of roads..."
Business,"Buy Kingfisher (307p), the international DIY retailer. Last week the group, which owns the B amp;Q chain in the UK and Castorama on France, reported a better-than-expected 18 per cent rise in interim pre-tax profits."
Sports,Heaven help the Arsenal players when they do eventually lose their very long unbeaten run. It stayed intact yesterday to 46 matches but it didnt stop a clearly frustrated Arsene Wenger claiming that his 
Sports,"The San Francisco slugger added another home run to his impressive total a day after hitting career homer No. 700, but San Diego #39;s Jay Payton hit a tiebreaking three-run shot in the seventh to lead the Padres past the Giants 5-1 on Saturday."
World,Leaked documents show a gulf between public statements on Iraq and private talks with the White House. Francis Elliott reports. Tony Blair privately promised George Bush he would not budge in his support for 
Sci/Tech,"Microscopic embryonic stem cells might hold the answer to afflictions from baldness, wrinkles, and age spots to the most intractable diseases."
World,"Britain is to scale back its 8,000-strong military presence in southern Iraq in October, despite fears of worsening security in the run-up to elections, the Observer newspaper reports."
Sports, Freshman Adrian Peterson ran for 183 yards and scored two touchdowns in his third straight 100 yard rushing performance to lead No. 2 Oklahoma to a 31 7 victory over Oregon on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"ProKras writes  quot;German magazine PC-Welt has discovered a major security flaw in Windows XP SP2 when installing over SP1. The article says that  #39;with a certain configuration, your file and printer sharing data "
Business,BRUSSELS: The European Central Bank and euro zone finance ministers have issued their starkest warning to date that they are unhappy with the euro #39;s surge and said they were closely monitoring exchange rate swings.
Sports,"With the offense rumbling and Jon Lieber in command, the Yankees walloped Boston at misty, wind-whipped Yankee Stadium."
World, ALMATY (Reuters) - Oil-rich Kazakhstan prepared to vote  Sunday in a parliamentary poll criticized by the West and all  but written off as unfair by opposition parties.
World,Kazakhstan chooses a new parliament - currently dominated by President Nazarbayev's supporters.
Business,Gordon Brown will this week be urged to intervene on behalf of Argentina at the International Monetary Fund and write off much of the embattled country #39;s \$100 billion-worth of debts.
Sports,"Jon Leiber carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning while Alex Rodriguez homered, scored three runs and drove in three more to lead the New York Yankees to a 14-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday."
Sports,"South Africa defied conventional wisdom at The Oval yesterday. Worldly-wise cricket analysts apply a simple formula to one-day cricket in England in September, especially when it starts at 10."
Sports,"If you were looking for a city that was impeccably correct in its attitude towards people with disabilities, you probably wouldn #39;t put Athens at the top of your list."
Sports,"Arsenal #39;s bogey team got up their noses once again. Bolton Wanderers, and their manager Sam Allardyce, halted the champions #39; steamroller start to the season with a performance, which, as usual, showed scant regard for starry reputations."
Sports,One of the marks of a great player is the ability to produce when it matters. This was England #39;s most important one-day game of the season.
Sports," Booker Stanley ran for a career high 135 yards on 30 carries, including a 7 yard run for Wisconsin's only touchdown, and the 20th ranked Badgers rallied for a stormy 9 7 victory over Arizona on Saturday."
Business,"LONDON OIL prices rebounded yesterday after falling sharply last week on receding supply worries, buoyed by jitters over this weeks OPEC meeting and last weekends seizure of four flow stations in Rivers State, Nigeria by militant youths."
World,"A Russian governor has become the first to break ranks over Kremlin plans to abolish elected regional heads and replace them with appointees, attacking the proposals as  quot;undemocratic and unconstitutional quot;."
World,"The British Army is to start pulling troops out of Iraq next month despite the deteriorating security situation in much of the country, The Observer has learnt."
World,"POPE John Paul today issued a new appeal for peace in Iraq and the Middle East, condemning the  quot;horror quot; of violence as well as  quot;the terrorism that cruelly targets the innocent quot;."
Sports," The Luckeyes' magic is alive and well. Ohio State made up for a shoddy day offensively by forcing five turnovers, and Mike Nugent tied a school record with five field goals to give the ninth ranked Buckeyes a 22 14 victory over North Carolina State on Saturday."
Sports," Lee Westwood strolled to his car with his chest out, head high and a big smile."
Sports," Jon Leiber carried a no hitter into  the seventh inning while Alex Rodriguez homered, scored three  runs and drove in three more to lead the New York Yankees to a  14 4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday."
Sports,Jason Campbell hit Courtney Taylor for a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1 minute 14 seconds to play and No. 14 Auburn got two chances to kick the winning extra point.
Sports,Europe will enter the 12 singles matches Sunday holding a 11-5 lead and needing to finish with only 14 points to retain the Ryder Cup.
Sports,Oklahoma appeared to be one of the greatest teams in college football history last season until it lost its final two games. Through their first three games this season 
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog called on Iran on Saturday to immediately halt activities related to uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to make atomic weapons."
Business, Near bankrupt Italian flagship carrier Alitalia won approval from flight attendants Saturday for a job cutting plan  #151; the last in a series of labor deals crucial to saving the airline from collapse.
World," TORONTO (CP)   Ontario Progressive Conservative members must unite behind whoever is chosen as their new leader, outgoing Leader Ernie Eves and Federal Conservative Leader Stephen Harper said as the party awaited the result of its leadership contest Saturday."
Sci/Tech," The judge presiding over a massive pension suit against IBM, which could cost the company more than  #36;6.5 billion, agreed to a short delay while settlement talks continue."
World,Pakistani troops say they have cleared foreign militants from large parts of the troubled region of South Waziristan.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in operating systems and Internet technologies, announced that it has found a major flaw in Windows XP operating system that is related to the JPEG image format."
World," An al Qaida linked group threatened in a videotape Saturday to behead two Americans and a Briton within two days, and insurgents carried out a new string of car bombings, killing at least 20 Iraqis and two American soldiers."
Sports," Jay Payton's three run homer led the San Diego Padres to a 5 1 win over the San Francisco Giants in National League play Saturday, despite a 701st career blast from Barry Bonds."
Sports," Jay Payton's three run homer led  the San Diego Padres to a 5 1 win over the San Francisco Giants  in National League play Saturday, despite a 701st career blast  from Barry Bonds."
Sports,"Barry Bonds adds another home run to his total a day after hitting No. 700, but San Diego's Jay Payton hit a three-run shot in the seventh to lead the Padres past the Giants, 5-1."
Sports,Jason Campbell hits Courtney Taylor for a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1:14 to play and No. 14 Auburn gets two chances to kick the winning extra point in a 10-9 victory over No. 5 LSU on Saturday.
Sports,Pro Bowl left tackle Jonathan Ogden will start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers after sitting out the opener with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
Sports,"After a restless night Friday, Phil Mickelson was feeling a bit better after Saturday's foursomes, where he and David Toms gave the U.S. a 4-and-3 victory over Miguel Angel Jimenez and Thomas Levet."
Sports,"Jeff Gordon enters Sunday's Sylvania 300, the first event of the ""Chase for the Nextel Cup,"" as the points leader and the odds-on favorite."
World," There could hardly be a more appropriate movie to close the Toronto International Film Festival Saturday night than Martin Short's ""Jiminy Glick in Lalawood.""   Shot at the festival in 2002 with a bevy of star cameos, the schmoozefest satire plops the obese and obnoxious celebrity interviewer Jiminy Glick (Short in a fat suit) into a murder mystery. It's like ""The Player"" on laughing gas..."
World," Pop diva Madonna made a midnight pilgrimage to a Jerusalem cemetery early Sunday, holding a mystical candlelit ceremony at the grave of a Jewish sage.    The singer is in Israel on a five day spiritual quest along with 2,000 other students of Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism..."
Business,"Chinese trade will have hit a record high of US $20 US by the end of this year, a senior Russian diplomat said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Iomega will soon ship its first network-attached storage device equipped with wireless networking technology. The product, dubbed the NAS 100d, is targeted at small-office and home-office users looking for "
Sports,"com. Despite the Rockies and Dodgers meeting 14 times already this year already, Rockies right-hander Jason Jennings will make his first start of the season against Los Angeles on Sunday."
World,"Pakistan #39;s military says it has cleared foreign Islamic militants from large parts of the troubled region of South Waziristan, near the Afghan border."
Sci/Tech,"Amazon Inc., a popular online retailer, extended its reach on the Internet by introducing its search engine on Tuesday. The search engine was launched earlier this week and is the first project from Amazon #39;s "
Sports,"Real Madrid suffered their first Liga defeat of the season at Espanyol last night as their season threatens to collapse. David Beckham, captain Raul and Fernando Morientes all started the game on the bench "
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair has denied reports that his foreign minister, Jack Straw, had warned him a year before the US-led invasion of Iraq that a war could push the country into chaos."
Sports,Kelly Holmes proved that her double victory at the Olympic Games was no fluke in the World Athletics Final in the Stade Louis II in Monte Carlo with a turn of speed to win the 1500 metres that was even more impressive than in Athens last month.
Sports,"You could talk about Auburn #39;s gritty defense, which managed to turn back LSU when the Bayou Bengals were up 9-3 and driving for a crucial field goal that would have made it a two-possession game midway through the third quarter."
Sports,Candie Kung and Lorie Kane overcame the wind and the rain -- and a rally by Annika Sorenstam -- to top the Safeway Classic leaderboard.
World,"The fate of a British hostage kidnapped in Baghdad was looking increasingly perilous today, after his Muslim extremist captors threatened to kill him if their demands are not met."
Sports," The St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the NL Central for the third time in five seasons."
Business,TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell hard after Canada #39;s inflation for August came in well shy of expectations and prompted a new debate on the pace of future Bank of Canada interest rate hikes.
Sports,"Jay Payton #39;s three-run homer led the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants in National League play Saturday, despite a 701st career blast from Barry Bonds."
World,"SRINAGAR: Indian soldiers shot and killed 15 Muslim rebels in separate gunbattles across Kashmir yesterday, police and border security officials said."
Sports, Candie Kung and Lorie Kane overcame the wind and the rain  #151; and a rally by Annika Sorenstam  #151; to top the Safeway Classic leaderboard.
World," President Bush has reviewed disputed documents that purport to show he refused orders to take a physical examination in 1972 and did not recall having seen them previously, a White House official said Saturday."
World, Democrat John Kerry reminded his hometown supporters at a  #36;3 million fund raiser Saturday night that he's come from behind to win elections before.
World," Early returns indicated strong support among Louisiana voters for a state constitutional amendment banning same sex marriages and civil unions, one of up to 12 such measures on the ballot around the country this year."
World,The Macedonian government wins a vote of no-confidence introduced by the opposition.
World,"The editor of France's most prestigious daily exits, but the paper's troubles aren't going away soon"
World," A radio talk show host said Saturday he has been fired for criticizing CBS newsman Dan Rather's handling of challenges to the authenticity of memos about President Bush's National Guard service.   ""On the talk show that I host, or hosted, I said I felt Rather should either retire or be forced out over this,"" said Brian Maloney, whose weekly ""The Brian Maloney Show"" aired for three years on KIRO AM Radio, a CBS affiliate here..."
Sports,Kicker Mike Nugent ties a school record with five field goals and No. 9 Ohio State forces five turnovers in a 22-14 victory over N.C. State on Saturday.
World," Remnants of Hurricane Ivan made a violent mark across the Southeast and the Appalachians, where several people were killed by falling trees and floods that washed away scores of roads..."
World," For the first time, 35 nations in the U.N. atomic watchdog agency demanded Saturday that Iran freeze all work on uranium enrichment   a technology that can be used for nuclear arms   and said they would judge Tehran's compliance in two months..."
World," Early returns indicated strong support among Louisiana voters for a state constitutional amendment banning same sex marriages and civil unions, one of up to 12 such measures on the ballot around the country this year.    With only 4 percent of precincts reporting, 33,255 voters or 82 percent supported the amendment, with 7,194 or 18 percent against..."
Sports," Joe Torre does not bother to look for the look, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his green tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and friends."
World,The UN Security Council approved a resolution Saturday threatening sanctions against Sudan unless it acts to rein in Arab militias accused of violence in Darfur that the United States has called genocide.
World,"A LEAKED Cabinet document showed Prime Minister John Howard was originally against the \$600 child payment, Opposition Leader Mark Latham said today."
Sports," Jeff Bagwell homered and drove in three runs, becoming the 29th player in major league history to both score and drive in 1,500 runs, and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4 3 on Saturday night."
Sports, Wily Mo Pena hit two home runs to offset a pair by Moises Alou and lead the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 6 5 Saturday night.
World," The funeral of a slain evangelical pastor was postponed Saturday after tens of thousands tried to attend, underscoring frustration with crime in a country where rebels who ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide six months ago still patrol some towns."
World," Japanese shares will probably move in a narrow range in a week shortened by public holidays, but could dip below the 11,000 level as earnings disappointment saps Wall Street's momentum and as concern lingers over the global economic outlook."
Business," Japanese shares will probably move in a  narrow range in a week shortened by public holidays, but could  dip below the 11,000 level as earnings disappointment saps Wall  Street's momentum and as concern lingers over the global  economic outlook."
Sports," GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (Sports Network) - NBC Sports  chairman Dick Ebersol and his son Charlie were released from  the hospital Monday, a week after surviving a charter plane  crash that killed three people, including Ebersol's youngest  son."
Business,"The shakeout in the global airline industry has moved forward like a slow-motion train wreck since Sept. 11, 2001, but last week the pace quickened considerably."
Sci/Tech,Amazon.com is trying to out-Google the king of Internet search with a new site that puts a fancy face on Google #39;s plain-Jane search results.
Sci/Tech," For centuries, Japan's kimono makers have relied on stencils, paintbrushes and hours of labor to turn out their elaborate and graceful creations. Kimono designer Yuko Iwakuma uses some more up to date tools: a computer and an ink jet printer."
Sports," Alex Smith threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Utah converted three Utah State turnovers into touchdowns to rout its rival 48 6 Saturday night."
World,"  ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Thirty-five Pakistani men released from U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay,  Cuba, returned home Saturday, a senior interior ministry official said."
World,"  ILAGAN, Philippines -- The governor of Isabela province, Grace Padaca, looked out at the misty rice fields from the tiled terrace of her official residence and said she never expected to call the mansion her home."
World,"  SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Sept. 18 -- Tropical Storm Jeanne headed for the Bahamas on Saturday after an assault on the Dominican Republic that killed 10 people, destroyed hundreds of houses and forced thousands from their homes."
World," TALL AFAR, Iraq -- A three-foot-high coil of razor wire, 21-ton armored vehicles and American soldiers with black M-4 assault rifles stood between tens of thousands of people and their homes last week."
World,"At Ulrich Jung's hair salon, rumors are flying about the future of this small town in the rolling hills of southwestern Germany. One customer with a buzz cut has heard that all the U.S. troops will leave by 2007. Someone else has information that they will be gone sooner, perhaps within a year."
World,"<p></p><p> By Michael Christie</p><p> MIAMI (Reuters) - The most powerful drug lord everextradited by Colombia appeared before a U.S. judge on Monday,and his lawyer said he would fight U.S. charges that he ran hismultibillion-dollar business from a Colombian jail cell.</p>"
Sports,"Top seed Vince Spadea eased into the final of ATP International in Delray Beach in Florida in straight sets. The 30-year-old beat fellow American Jeff Salzenstein, who had knocked out Greg Rusedski in the quarter-finals, 6-3 6-1."
Sports,The 11th-ranked Seminoles converted seven fourth downs and did not punt until the final period in a solid 34-7 victory over UAB. Embattled Chris Rix threw for 191 yards and ran for 42 and a touchdown for Florida 
World,"AMMAN, Jordan Iraq has a fledgling economy, an infant democracy, and now -- an up-and-running airline. Iraqi Airways has resumed international flights for the first time in 14 years."
Sci/Tech,"  The Stowers Institute of Medical Research will not build its second center in Missouri if the state outlaws stem cell research, Stowers president William Neaves said Friday."
World," Iraqi kidnappers may have sold two Italian women hostages to militants tied to al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi, Deputy Iraqi Foreign Minister Hamid al Bayati has been quoted as saying."
Sports, Lawyers for basketball star Kobe Bryant  asked a judge on Monday to order attorneys for a Colorado woman  who has sued him for rape not to ask the Los Angeles Laker  about his sexual past.
World," Remnants of Hurricane Ivan made a violent mark across the Southeast and the Appalachians, where several people were killed by falling trees and floods that washed away scores of roads..."
Business,"Sept. 27 issue - It #39;s not the kind of thing people typically like to rush, but then again, Martha Stewart has been full of surprises lately."
Business,"The Federal Reserve is likely to lift key rates by a quarter-point this week, but a sputtering US economy is forcing policymakers to re-evaluate the outlook for future increases, analysts say."
Sports,"Sergio Garcia removed the flag from the 18th hole and waved it over his head. Padraig Harrington tossed his glove and cap into crowd that draped itself in European flags and sang  quot;Ole, Ole quot; from the top of his lungs."
Sports,Brazil #39;s Ricardo Mello booked his first ever ATP final berth of his career Saturday to vie for the Delray Beach title against top-seeded American Vince Spadea.
Sports,Australia cricket coach John Buchanan has warned England #39;s master blaster Andrew Flintoff he won #39;t have things so easy when he faces the world champions on Tuesday.
Sports,Jason Campbell threw a 16-yard scoring pass to Courtney Taylor with 1:14 to play and No. 14 Auburn got two chances to kick the winning extra point in a 10-9 victory over No.
Sports,Bobby Bowden couldn #39;t get excited about Florida State #39;s first win of the season. Not after last week #39;s dramatic heartbreaker.
World,The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution that threatens  quot;to consider quot; oil sanctions on Sudan if the government does not act to end the violence in the country #39;s troubled Darfur region.
World,"stakes effort to revive a Catholic Protestant government for Northern Ireland has ended in failure, but hope remains of an eventual breakthrough, the prime ministers of Britain and Ireland said yesterday."
World,Militants threaten to execute three Western hostages unless all female Iraqi prisoners are set free.
World,Two goals from Nicolas Anelka are enough to give Man City their first away win of the season.
World,Tony Blair is to hold his first talks with Iraq's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi at Downing Street.
World,The people behind New York City's bid for the 2012 Summer Games think they have a chance to beat the four competing European capitals.
World,Whether or not the machines are ready for the election - or the electorate ready for the machines - there is no turning back.
Sci/Tech,"With the iMac G5, Apple has pared the desktop computer down to little more than the parts that people look at and touch -- keyboard, screen and mouse.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"For retailers and manufacturers, rebates are a quick and easy way to adjust prices in a cost-conscious market.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com is trying to out-Google the king of Internet search with a new site, A9.com, that puts a fancy face on Google's plain-Jane search results. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech," With the iMac G5, Apple has pared the desktop computer down to little more than the parts that people look at and touch    keyboard, screen and mouse."
World," For the first time, 35 nations in the U.N. atomic watchdog agency demanded Saturday that Iran freeze all work on uranium enrichment  #151; a technology that can be used for nuclear arms  #151; and said they would judge Tehran's compliance in two months."
World, South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun begins Monday a high profile visit to Russia that is a chance for Moscow to showcase its role as a regional power in northeast Asia.
Sports, Tim Goodwell forced a fumble and returned it 10 yards for a touchdown with 2:22 left and No. 25 Memphis scored 21 points in the final three minutes for a 47 35 comeback victory over Arkansas State on Saturday.
Sports," Jon Leiber carried a no hitter into  the seventh inning while Alex Rodriguez homered, scored three  runs and drove in three more to lead the New York Yankees to a  14 4 win over the Boston Red Sox Saturday."
Sports," Jay Payton's three run homer led  the San Diego Padres to a 5 1 win over the San Francisco Giants  in National League play on Saturday, despite a 701st career  blast from Barry Bonds."
World, Vice President Dick Cheney said Saturday the Bush administration is working hard to protect the nation from the gravest threat facing it  #151; the possibility that nuclear weapons will fall into the hands of terrorists.
Sports,"With the offense rumbling and Jon Lieber in command, the Yankees walloped Boston at misty, wind-whipped Yankee Stadium."
Sports,Europe will enter the 12 singles matches holding a 11-5 lead and needing to finish with only 14 points to retain the Ryder Cup.
World, ALMATY (Reuters) - Oil-rich Kazakhstan voted on Sunday in a  parliamentary poll criticized by the West and all but written  off as unfair by opposition parties.
Business,"Sir, After all of Argentina #39;s economic pain, one can understand Alfonso Prat-Gay, Argentina #39;s central bank governor, taking satisfaction from the stronger-than-expected bounce in the country #39;s economy over the past two years ( quot;How Argentina defied the "
World,Their meeting comes after the British PM played down claims that he had been warned a year before the war to oust Saddam Hussein of the chaos that might follow.
World,"Militants have threatened to kill three Western hostages unless all female Iraqi prisoners are set free by Monday. The men - Briton Kenneth Bigley, and US colleagues Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong - were "
Sports, James Wilhoit kicked a 50 yard field goal with six seconds to go to lift No. 13 Tennessee to a 30 28 victory over 11th ranked Florida on Saturday night.
Sports, Joe Borchard scored from second base on Aaron Rowand's infield single in the 12th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a wild 9 8 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
Sports, Former basketball star Calvin Murphy  was acquitted on Monday by a Houston jury on charges he  sexually abused five of his daughters.
World,"Rodney King, whose videotaped beating led to riots in Los Angeles in 1992, is out of jail now and talking frankly for the first time about the riots, himself and the American way of life."
Sports,"seeded Vincent Spadea beat qualifier Hugo Armando 6 3, 1 6, 6 4 Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships."
Sports,"Andrew Flintoff scored 104 as England advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy yesterday with a 49-run win over Sri Lanka, the match a victim of persistent rain at the Rose Bowl."
Sports,"Wily Mo Pena hit two home runs Saturday to give the Cincinnati Reds a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. D #39;Angelo Jimenez also homered for the Reds, who snapped a three-game losing streak."
Sports, Only six overs were possible in West Indies #39; response before rain then bad light stopped play in their final ICC Champions Trophy Group B match against South Africa yesterday.
World,The fate of a British hostage kidnapped in Baghdad is looking increasingly perilous after his captors threatened to kill him if their demands are not met.
World,"The bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta has elevated terrorism, as an election issue, from a shade above nowhere to a point just visible on Indonesia #39;s political horizon."
Sports, Bernard Hopkins suddenly ended a close fight with two left hooks to the body in the ninth round Saturday night to stop Oscar De La Hoya and ruin his bid to become the undisputed middleweight champion.
Sci/Tech,"Global Warming is a hot topic that shows little sign of cooling down. Earth's climate <i>is</i> changing, but just how it's happening, and our own role in the process, is less certain. <b>Includes photo gallery.</b>"
Business,"WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve is likely to lift key rates by a quarter-point this week, but a sputtering US economy is forcing policymakers to re-evaluate the outlook for future increases, analysts say."
Sports,"East Lansing, MI -- Brady Quinn completed 11-of-24 pass attempts for 215 yards and one touchdown, as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Michigan State Spartans 31-24 in a non-conference match up from Spartan Stadium."
World,A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency travels to South Korea to investigate secret nuclear experiments.
Business,"  The Federal Reserve will continue its baby step approach to raising its overnight lending rate when the central bank #39;s policymakers meet next Tuesday, Fed watchers agree."
Business,  The starting date of PeopleSoft #39;s billion dollar damages lawsuit against Oracle in a California state court has been pushed back to Jan. 10 from Nov. 1. Free!
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com has officially entered into the search engine market with the launch of A9.com, a search engine that Amazon claims will make organizing and managing search results easier."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo Inc. is buying online jukebox provider Musicmatch Inc. for \$160 million in a deal designed to broaden the Internet giant #39;s appeal with the growing audience of consumers who buy songs off the Web.
Sports,"Yolanda Griffith picked the perfect time for her best game of the season. Griffith scored a season-high 23 points, helping the Sacramento Monarchs defeat the Houston Comets 68-48 Saturday "
Sports,"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Sept. 19, 2004 - James Wilhoit missed the easy one to tie, then made the tough one to win it. Wilhoit kicked a 50-yard field goal with 6 seconds left after missing an extra point that would have tied the game to give No."
Sports,"As the 10-race Chase for the Nextel Cup begins with today #39;s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson have got to like their chances."
World, The government was accused Saturday of misleading the British public over plans for postwar Iraq after a newspaper reported that Prime Minister Tony Blair was warned a year before the invasion that postwar stability would be difficult.
Sports," Wendell Mathis rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, and Bryson Sumlin added 127 yards in 19th ranked Fresno State's 27 17 victory over Portland State on Saturday night."
Sports,"Bernard Hopkins crushed Oscar De La Hoya with a paralyzing left hook to his liver, sending him to the mat with 1 minute 38 seconds left in the ninth round."
Sports,"After missing the game-tying extra point minutes earlier, Volunteers kicker James Wilhoit kicks a 50-yard field goal with 6 seconds left to give No. 13 Tennessee to a 30-28 win over No. 11 Florida."
Business,"Going into 2004, experts were pointing to this as a turnaround year for the airline industry after three years of misery. No more."
Business,"As a tax guy, I found myself chuckling quietly when President Bush said in his speech at the Republican National Convention that he would  quot;lead a bipartisan effort to reform and simplify the "
World,"AN armed group killed six Venezuelan Army troops and an engineer in an ambush along the Colombian border, Defence Minister Jorge Garcia Carneiro said today."
World,"Panama declared a state of emergency on Saturday, a day after torrential rains and mudslides killed at least 14 people and wrecked or damaged the homes of about 10,000 people."
Sci/Tech,The US Department of Transportation has dismissed a claim filed against Northwest Airlines that accused the carrier of violating its own privacy policy when it gave government officials passenger information related to the Sept.
World,The UN Security Council passed a resolution Saturday establishing an international inquiry to determine whether systematic attacks on black African villagers in Sudan constitute genocide.
World," Inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog arrived in Seoul on Sunday to conduct a second inspection of South Korea's nuclear experiments, a day after the South said it had no plans to develop or possess nuclear weapons."
World," China's Communist Party is due to wrap  up a four day meeting on Sunday at which military chief Jiang  Zemin is expected to give up his last post, completing a  historic leadership succession."
Sci/Tech,"Last week, Microsoft posted a notice about a new kind of vulnerability in Windows machines. The MS04-028 announcement states that merely opening a JPEG image (one that had been tinkered with by a hacker, of "
World,"The wife of Jack Hensley, one of three Westerners kidnapped from their residence in Baghdad on Thursday, made a personal plea to the kidnappers to free her husband, saying he wanted to help the Iraqi people."
Sports, Andrew Walter threw for 428 yards and five touchdowns to lead Arizona State to a surprisingly easy 44 7 victory over No. 16 Iowa on Saturday night.
Sports,How does one even begin to analyze the latest unforgettable installment of a rivalry that always seems to produce an indelible and searing memory?
Sports,"EL PASO, Texas (Ticker) -- Boise State got the sort of breaks that come with being a ranked team. The 23rd-ranked Broncos scored a pair of touchdowns on fumble recoveries in the end zone as they rallied for "
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to hold talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi at Downing Street. Their meeting comes after Mr Blair played down claims that he had been warned a year before the war to 
Sports,"He #39;s probably going to hit more home runs than anyone else who ever played, more than Henry Aaron, more than the Babe, more than Willie Mays, Frank Robinson and all the others."
Sports,"Knoxville, TN (Sports Network) - James Wilhoit atoned for a missed extra point by kicking a 50-yard field goal in the closing seconds to lift No."
Sports,"Well, it may not be a typical playoff format, but NASCAR Nextel Cup #39;s 10-race championship chase officially begins today. The Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway is the first "
World," Iran will stop allowing U.N. snap checks  of nuclear sites if the atomic issue is sent to the Security  Council, its chief nuclear negotiator Hassan Rohani said on  Sunday."
Business,"  It #39;s hush hush, but people in the know are penciling in Feb. 24 to say goodbye to Toronto police Chief Julian Fantino."
Business,"Investors paid more attention to the weather than to Wall Street last week, and with good reason. Hurricane Ivan sent oil prices back to their highest levels in almost a month, grounded the planes of beleaguered "
Business,"Despite a recent court victory for the area #39;s largest telecommunications company, the battle for your home phone service isn #39;t about to end."
Sports,"Just four months shy of his 40th birthday, Hopkinswho appeared to be starting to wear De La Hoya down as the fight neared the championship roundsclosed the show with a lethal body shot in the 9th."
Sports,"Makoto Tamada has recorded his second win of the MotoGP season with victory in his home grand prix in Japan. Riding a Honda in the warm and dry conditions, 27-year-old Tamada covered 24 laps in 43 minutes "
Sports,"SEATTLE, Sept. 19 (Ticker) -- The top teams in the Western Conference didn #39;t look like they had nothing to play for. Nikki Teasley scored 21 points to lead all five starters scored in double figures as the "
World,"Three days of talks aimed at breaking a two-year deadlock in the Northern Ireland peace process ended yesterday without a deal, but with officials "
World, French President Jacques Chirac will put forward ideas for an international tax scheme that would help build a 50 billion dollar war chest to fight poverty during a 55 nation conference on economic development opening Monday in New York.
World," Iran said Sunday that demands from the U.N. atomic watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment  #151; technology that can be used for nuclear weapons  #151; were ""illegal."""
World," Iran said Sunday that demands from the U.N. atomic watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment   technology that can be used for nuclear weapons   were ""illegal.""   Hasan Rowhani, Iran's top nuclear negotiator, said at a news conference that his country would nonetheless continue with its voluntary suspension of what he described as ""actual enrichment""   the injection of uranium gas into centrifuges..."
Sci/Tech,A report indicates that many giants of the industry have been able to capture lasting feelings of customer loyalty.
Business,"A lot of people got excited when Fidelity Investments announced recently that it was cutting fees on five index mutual funds. You heard talk about price wars with the Vanguard Group, of a new  quot;low-cost leader quot; in fund investing and more."
Business,Comcast Corp. tried to break into the entertainment business as a star. But it #39;s looking as if its best role for now may be a cameo.
Sci/Tech,A Los Alamos National Laboratory physicist charged Friday that  quot;national security has suffered demonstrably quot; and the nuclear weapons lab #39;s reputation has been unjustly maligned because of director George  quot;Pete quot; Nanos #39; decision in July to suspend work at 
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, 19 September 2004 - With a successive series of hurricanes ravaging the Caribbean and the southeast United States, US lawmakers and environmentalists met this week to examine if these climate changes are due, in part, to greenhouse-gas "
Sports,"Coming into this middleweight title bout, which turned out to be more mega-event than mega-fight, Oscar De La Hoya called Bernard Hopkins a bully."
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.  You can say what you want about Hal Sutton and his pairing of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson on the opening day of the 35th Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills Country Club."
Sports,"On days like yesterday, gloomy, gray late afternoons by the lake, UCLA used to come out and play the part of the powder-blue preppies from Westwood."
Sports,The Cougars turned the ball over four times...The Trojans made their first ever visit to Provo...Bush posted his first career 100-yard rushing game.
Sports,"RALEIGH, NC  Compared to the kick he made last week, these field goals were easy for Mike Nugent. He certainly made them appear that way."
Sports,"It wasn #39;t long ago that Coach Chucky was the most powerful man in football, able to freeze Al Davis with the flash of a cobalt glare."
World,Iran has rejected a resolution from the UN nuclear watchdog that it should freeze uranium enrichment and threatened to end snap checks of atomic facilities if its case were sent to the UN Security Council.
Sci/Tech," Multipurpose cell phones, data storing pocket knives: Can you fear me now?"
Sports,"  Now it falls to Pedro Martinez to help keep the Red Sox in the race for the division title. And where better for him to square off against a longtime rival, Mike Mussina , than the Big Apple?"
Sports,"The St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the Central for the third time in five seasons."
Sports,"  Jay Heaps started 21 games before losing his position with the Revolution. But Heaps returned to central defense last night as the Revolution took a 6 1 victory over Colorado, their highest goal total in a Major League Soccer match."
Sports,"FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Marion Barber 3d ran for 201 yards and two touchdowns and running mate Laurence Maroney added 132 yards, lifting No. 22 Minnesota to a 34-16 victory over winless Colorado State last night. Bryan Cupito hit Matt Spaeth on a pair of TD passes and the Golden Gophers (3-0) scored on four of their first five drives, ..."
Sports,"LOGAN, Utah -- Alex Smith threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Utah converted three Utah State turnovers into touchdowns to rout its rival, 48-6, last night."
Sports,"JONESBORO, Ark. -- Tim Goodwell forced a fumble and returned it 10 yards for a touchdown with 2:22 left and No. 25 Memphis scored 21 points in the final three minutes for a 47-35 comeback victory over Arkansas State yesterday."
Sports,"  The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and No. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender."
Sports,"  Last year, it took Harvard nearly the entire game to beat Holy Cross, 43 23, as the Crusaders hung tough until the fourth quarter."
Business,It was never about whether they deserved it. It was about how to get it done.
Sports,  James Wilhoit kicked a 50 yard field goal with six seconds to go to lift No. 13 Tennessee to a wild 30 28 victory over 11th ranked Florida last night.
Business,Middlesex Savings Bank of Natick is taking a shot at the banking big leagues by offering its best customers a hefty dose of convenience to go with the customer service and good rates the mutual bank prides itself on.
Sports,"EL PASO, Texas -- Jared Zabransky threw for 392 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 23 Boise State to a 47-31 victory over Texas-El Paso last night, extending the nation's longest winning streak to 14 games."
Sports,"The Eagles are off to one of their best starts in five years, undefeated after their first three games for the first time since opening the 1999 campaign with a 4-0 record."
Business,"  The billionaire chairman of an insurance company describes members of the group as  quot;terrorists. quot; To the head of a national wholesalers group, they seem like  quot;predators. quot;"
Sports,"RALEIGH, N.C. -- Ohio State made up for a shoddy day offensively by forcing five turnovers, and Mike Nugent tied a school record with five field goals to give the ninth-ranked Buckeyes a 22-14 victory over North Carolina State yesterday. The Buckeyes (3-0) managed only 137 yards of offense -- 35 coming on their first drive -- and converted only ..."
Business,LOWELL -- To shop at Birke's Department Store in its heyday was not for the faint of heart.
Sports,"PROVO, Utah -- Matt Leinart passed for 236 yards and two touchdowns and Reggie Bush scored twice in his first 100-yard rushing game for top-ranked Southern California in the Trojans' 42-10 victory over Brigham Young last night."
Business,  ''The Oprah Winfrey Show quot; was the best advertising an estimated  $8 million could buy for the launch of the Pontiac G6 sedan.
Business,"In ''The Art of the Start, quot; author Guy Kawasaki has accomplished something rare: He's written a how-to business book that is simultaneously smart, practical, and fun to read. There's lots of useful information in this book for start-up entrepreneurs."
Sports,  Andrew Walter threw for 428 yards and five touchdowns to lead Arizona State to a surprisingly easy 44 7 victory over No. 16 Iowa last night.
Business,"  After her sentencing on July 16, Martha Stewart angrily denounced the case against her as a ''circus event quot; and vowed, Terminator style: ''I'll be back. quot;"
Sports,"Tom Zbikowski returned a fumble 75 yards for a TD and had an interception that set up another score for Notre Dame (2-1), which forced six turnovers by Michigan State in a 31-24 road win."
Business,"Q. I am 50 years old, employed at a good job, and have about \$2 million of investments, of which \$1.1 million is in cash equivalents. I have two kids, one of whom has \$150,000 in a Uniform Transfers to Minors account; the other has \$15,000. I am completely lost in terms of what to do. I have always been ..."
Sports,Nebraska capitalized on four Pittsburgh turnovers and batted down a pass in the end zone on the game's final play yesterday to preserve a 24-17 win in the first meeting of the teams since 1958.
Sports,"  It's not as though they're children or anything. David Howell is 29, a nine year veteran of the European PGA Tour. Paul Casey is 27, a highly publicized collegiate star here in America who has earned more than  $1.6 million this year splitting his time between the American and European tours."
Sports,"  As for choosing a leadoff man, how did European captain Bernhard Langer come up with Paul Casey to go against Tiger Woods ?"
World,"  Three days of talks aimed at breaking a two year deadlock in the Northern Ireland peace process ended yesterday without a deal, but with officials expressing confidence of progress on the key issue of disarming the Irish Republican Army."
World,  Add one more country to the list of those decrying intelligence failures before the Sept. 11 attacks.
World,"  It's not easy being Slobodan Milosevic's lawyer. Appointed two weeks ago to defend the former Yugoslav president against war crimes charges, British attorney Steven Kay's practiced poise and calm legal demeanor has, at times, given way to sheer frustration."
World,  Joe Racanelli slung a sagging plastic bag onto a heap of others on the back of his garbage truck and leaned on two levers to close a set of steel jaws.
World,"  Police intercepted a car packed with explosives in central Moscow yesterday and said they had thwarted a terrorist attack, Russian media reported. A suspect told investigators he was being paid  $1,000 to take the car to a major thoroughfare used by President Vladimir Putin, news agencies and television said, quoting security forces. The suspect died from a heart ..."
World,"  Britain's foreign secretary and senior officials warned Prime Minister Tony Blair a year before invading Iraq that chaos could follow the toppling of Saddam Hussein, a newspaper reported yesterday."
World,  It all started at one of those gatherings where villagers turn out by the thousands to ask film star Vijaykanth    known as the John Wayne of Tamil cinema    to name their babies.
World,"SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic --Tropical Storm Jeanne headed for the Bahamas yesterday after an assault on the Dominican Republic that killed 10 people, destroyed hundreds of houses, and forced thousands from their homes."
World,  Jalila finally tracked down the terrorists who stole plutonium from the nuclear power plant where she worked. They had set up a camp right outside her native City of All Faiths and were clearly up to no good.
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Business, #39; #39;The Oprah Winfrey Show quot; was the best advertising an estimated \$8 million could buy for the launch of the Pontiac G6 sedan.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has quietly begun giving some of its largest customers early warning of security problems with its products. Under the free program, some customers get three business "
Sports,"Terry Francona deployed three Gold Glove winners in his infield for the first time yesterday at Yankee Stadium in hope that their defensive expertise would aid the cause of sinkerball pitcher Derek Lowe stats, news."
Sports,"LOUDON, NH - As this newfangled stretch drive for the Nextel Cup championship ensues, Jeff Gordon has to be considered the favorite for a fifth title."
Sports,Mike Nugent (below): Ohio State place-kicker makes five field goals as Buckeyes #39; three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense bores  #39;em and beats  #39;em.
World,Iran said Sunday that demands from the UN atomic watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment -echnology that can be used for nuclear weapons  -e  quot;illegal.
World,"ISLAMABAD - The government ordered 35 Pakistanis just freed from a US military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to be detained for three months in a high-security jail here, officials said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,The clash of the remnants of Hurricane Ivan and a cold front coming down from Canada dumped 2 to 5 inches of rain over southern New England yesterday.
Sports,President George W. Bush was a governor in 1999 when his reading of a William Travis letter from the besieged Alamo stirred the American Ryder Cup team into a frenzy 
World,"Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Wang Guangya gestures during the UN Security Council vote at the United Nations in New York, Sept."
World,Militants threatened to decapitate two Americans and a Briton being held hostage unless their demands were met within 48 hours. In northern Iraq a car bomb killed at least 21 people and wounded 67 yesterday.
World, The wife of an American civilian kidnapped by militants in Iraq made a somber plea for mercy and the release of her husband and his two colleagues.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Unless golf history  is made, Europe will comfortably retain the Ryder Cup on Sunday  against a U.S. team which has been in disarray for the first  two days."
World," The pounding of three major hurricanes in Florida during the past five weeks will require a long term rebuilding effort comparable to the 1994 Los Angeles area earthquake, the nation's top emergency official said Saturday."
Sports,"Yolanda Griffith scored a season-high 23 points, helping the Monarchs defeat the Houston Comets, 68-48, last night in Sacramento, clinching the final playoff berth in the Western Conference."
Sports,"  Whatever magic they had found in the morning dew yesterday, they lost in the afternoon shadows at Oakland Hills Country Club. And so a heralded US Ryder Cup team finds itself in need of a miracle finish even grander than the one it scripted in 1999."
Sports,"  The sun came out    finally    100 laps into yesterday's Sylvania 200 Craftsman Truck Series at New Hampshire International Speedway. Trouble is, it was a bit after 6 p.m. and the sun also happened to be setting behind the main grandstand."
Sports,  How ugly was it? Ask one of the closest eyewitnesses to measure it on a scale of 1 to 10.
Sports,"  Joe Louis was once told that an opponent,  quot;Didn't like it to the body, quot; to which he replied,  quot;Who do? quot;"
Sports,  There is another reason 1992 Olympic champion Oscar De La Hoya is so appropriately called The Golden Boy.
Sports,"Edson Buddle scored a career-best and team-record four goals, and the host Columbus Crew beat the MetroStars, 4-2, last night, securing a playoff spot and extending their unbeaten streak to 13 games."
Sports,"Let's get one thing straight about Mark Martin: The 45-year-old NASCAR driver is no dark horse in the Chase for the Nextel Cup.  quot;You guys can call him a dark horse, but I don't, quot; said Jeff Gordon, who will be a 5-point leader over Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson when NASCAR's inaugural 10-race playoff format is unveiled today in the ..."
Sports,"Why does Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, a thoughtful, good-natured person off the field, play football with enough ferocity and virulence to make you wonder whether he got a hold of Dr. Jekyll's formula? Blame the people in his life -- coaches, opponents, college recruiters -- who he felt needed convincing that he was not meant to fit their concept of ..."
Sports,Olympic champion Kelly Holmes will not contest the 800metres when the final day #39;s action at the World Athletics Final gets underway this afternoon.
Sports,"As incredible as it sounds, the Giants have hit must-win territory already. They have played one game, lost it badly, and have spent the ensuing week talking as much "
Sports,"The odds are stacked against him, but Jeremy Mayfield will do all he can to win his first Nextel Cup title starting with today #39;s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway."
Sports,"Since debuting so successfully in the opener two weeks ago, true freshman quarterbacks Brent Schaeffer and Erik Ainge have been the talk of Tennessee football."
Sports,"Two weeks before the season opener against Brigham Young, sophomore Tom Zbikowski left Notre Dame for a couple of days, reportedly unhappy with his status as the No."
World,The Security Council passed a resolution on Sudan on Saturday holding out the threat of sanctions on the country #39;s leaders and its oil industry if the government fails to curb ethnic violence.
World,"BEIJING : Chinese President Hu Jintao was named Sunday to replace elderly leader Jiang Zemin as head of China #39;s powerful Central Military Commission, state press said."
World,"Washington, Sept. 19 (NNN): The United States strongly believes that Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf will step down as countrys Army Chief by the end of 2004."
World,"China #39;s President Hu Jintao has succeeded Jiang Zemin as head of the powerful military commission, the government said Sunday, completing China #39;s first peaceful leadership transition since its 1949 revolution."
Sci/Tech,"stake focuses on digital-security consulting services and products to assess and manage risks in enterprise environments. The company #39;s SmartRisk services cover software applications, critical "
World,"TEHRAN, Iran Iranian officials say it #39;s  quot;illegal quot; for the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency to make them freeze all of their uranium enrichment work."
Sports," The refrain was familiar. The chants have echoed throughout the years. But they were knocked out Saturday night. Hopkins (45 2 1, 32 KOs) dropped De La Hoya (37 4, 29 KOs) in the ninth round with "
World," Iran #39;s top nuclear official said on Sunday the Islamic republic would refuse to accept any limitations on its nuclear activities, and threatened to halt tough UN inspections if the case was referred to the Security Council."
World,By Zulf Khan Afridi with Hayyan Faisal at Pakistan Times Foreign Desk. SHAKAI (South Waziristan): Fierce clashes were going on in the Karvan Manza areas of South Waziristan between security forces and miscreants.
World,Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin gives up his last official position as head of the military.
World," Former president Jiang Zemin turned over his last major post as chairman of the commission that runs China's military to his successor Hu Jintao, the government said Sunday, completing the country's first peaceful leadership transition since its 1949 revolution.    Jiang, whose term was to have run until 2007, handed in his resignation during a meeting of the ruling Communist Party's Central Committee, the official Xinhua News Agency said in a brief dispatch..."
Business,"For Bush #39;s dad, it was  #39;the economy, stupid #39;: Bill Clinton swept into the White House 12 years ago on a wave of pessimism about the  #39;jobless recovery #39; from the early 1990s recession, confirming the received wisdom that what really matters on polling day "
Business,You need to adjust your asset allocation as you get older. Why not just let a fund do it for you? NEW YORK (MONEY Magazine) - If you feel overwhelmed by the dozens of different investing options out there 
World,"Jiang Zemin has given up the top job in China #39;s military, handing over the post to Communist Party chief Hu Jintao and completing a historic leadership transition to a younger generation."
World, Kidnappers threatened in a videotape yesterday to slit the throats of three civilians  wo Americans and a Briton   ess authorities released female prisoners from two US run prisons in Iraq.
World,"Iraqi Airways has resumed international service, flying from Amman to Baghdad in the national carrier #39;s first international flight in 14 years since being grounded by war and sanctions."
World, Serbs went to the polls in local elections on Sunday in the first test of voter opinion since they chose pro Western President Boris Tadic in June.
World, A junior British minister said that people living in camps after fleeing their villages because of conflict in Sudan's Darfur region lived in fear of leaving their temporary homes despite a greater presence now of aid workers.
World, Serbs went to the polls in local  elections on Sunday in the first test of voter opinion since  they chose pro Western President Boris Tadic in June.
Sports," ALAMEDA, Calif. (Sports Network) - Oakland Raiders wide  receiver Ronald Curry suffered a torn left Achilles' tendon  during Sunday's loss to Kansas City and will miss the remainder  of the season."
Sci/Tech,"The Air Force Reserve #39;s Hurricane Hunters, those fearless crews who dive into the eyewalls of hurricanes to relay critical data on tropical systems, were chased from their base on the Mississippi Gulf Coast by Hurricane Ivan."
Sports,Jon Lieber stopped the hard-charging Boston Red Sox in what might turn out to be a key game in the American League East race. Lieber no-hit the Red Sox until David Ortiz #39;s two-out 
World,"Halfway through the election campaign and Mark Latham is now out-campaigning John Howard, with two of his major policies launched, but still no guarantee he will be in front on polling day."
World,"Sharon is not Charles de Gaulle. He is as far away as ever from the conviction that Israel must recognize the national rights of the Palestinian people and withdraw from territories occupied in 1967, let alone "
World,"The funeral has taken place of Dr Beyers Naude, one of the leading anti-apartheid campaigners in South Africa, who died earlier this month aged 89."
World," Duke Bainum outspent Mufi Hannemann in Honolulu's most expensive mayoral race, but apparently failed to garner enough votes in Saturday's primary to claim the office outright."
Business,  The mayors of Canada #39;s biggest cities are telling Ottawa to step on the gas when it comes to delivering the fuel tax back to cities.
Business,"A few days ago, under the cover of darkness, the Ottawa Liberals #39; shiny new Environment Minister Stephane Dion slipped into Alberta to make a speech."
Business,"When Tony Cecchini decided to buy a house in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County, he selected an adjustable-rate mortgage with an interest-only payment for the first five years."
Sci/Tech,Micron Technologies says it still does not expect to pay any fines or face criminal charges after a European competitor agreed this past week to price fixing charges.
Sports,"There was no dancing around by the challenger this time, no late rallies to steal rounds and -- most significant for the undisputed middleweight champion of the world -- no upset."
Sports,"Michigan State looked like a bunch of shamrocks in their green jerseys, pants and helmets, but it couldn #39;t take the luck of the Irish away from Notre Dame Saturday night in Spartan Stadium."
World,The United Nations (UN) Security Council passed a resolution yesterday (September 18) that proposes implementing oil sanctions on Sudan if the government fails to end the crisis in its Darfur region.
Sports,"Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho tried to shake things up with some major changes to his lineup."
Sports,"Jason Campbell was trying for one more miracle, one more chance in front of 87,451 fans yelling at the top of their lungs, then holding their breath."
World,TEHRAN: Iran #39;s conservative-controlled parliament said it would not ratify a treaty allowing tougher UN nuclear inspections after the International Atomic Energy Agency passed a tough resolution against the Islamic republic.
World,Indonesians are preparing to go to the polls Monday in the final round of the country #39;s first-ever democratic presidential election.
World,"New Delhi, Sept. 19 (NNN): Making a strong pitch for United Nations reforms and restructuring of the Security Council, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday left for a nine-day trip to Britain and the United States."
Business,"Although polls say otherwise, George W. Bush remains the underdog in this election. Both demographics and history suggest the president #39;s lead is perilous."
Business,"What medical advances have done for life expectancy, the mortgage industry is doing for borrowing -- making it last longer. In case a 30-year loan seems just too short, here comes the 40-year mortgage."
World,Serbs went to the polls in local elections on Sunday in the first test of voter opinion since they chose pro-Western President Boris Tadic in June.
World," A new round of talks to cease hostilities in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City has ended in deadlock, with fighters loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr refusing American demands to disband and turn in weapons, both sides said Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Maybe you were out of town last week, or maybe you just weren't paying attention. That's OK. Here's a quick rundown of what you missed, culled from reports by our staff and wire services."
Business,"Price and consumer satisfaction are not necessarily fellow travelers, according to a survey of new-home buyers. But buyers of new homes in the greater Bay Area were for the most part satisfied with the people "
Sci/Tech,"In June, I wrote a short series on Microsoft #39;s next major operating system release, codenamed Longhorn. I raved about the much-anticipated WinFS file system that was supposed to replace the existing file system with a more robust SQL-based version."
World, Northern Ireland took another small step in the slow march toward restoring home rule this weekend with tacit promises from the IRA to end guerrilla activity once and for all.
Sci/Tech," A swarm of earthquakes  #151; one a magnitude 5.5  #151; jolted a remote, sparsely populated area along the eastern Sierra Nevada on Saturday, authorities said."
World, Iran rejected on Sunday a U.N.  resolution calling on it to freeze uranium enrichment  activities and threatened to stop snap checks of its atomic  facilities if its case were sent to the U.N. Security Council.
Business,"The flow of jobs overseas isn #39;t the only consequence of misnamed free trade agreements. The North American Free Trade Agreement has opened our nation #39;s borders wider than ever to illegal immigration, and the "
Sci/Tech,"The Los Alamos National Laboratory has forced out five employees involved in safety and security scandals at the nuclear facility that gave birth to the atomic bomb, officials said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Federal prosecutors have announced that they have cracked a global cartel that had illegally fixed prices of memory chips in personal computers and servers for three years, and that one of the companies involved, Infineon Technologies, had "
World,The United Nations has warned the government in Sudan to end the violence happening in the African country. There has been loads of fighting in the western region of Darfur where more than a million people have fled their homes and thousands are dying.
Sports,"De La Salle High #39;s football team is still winless, but at least the Spartans aren #39;t 0-3. De La Salle held a 7-0 lead until the fourth quarter but couldn #39;t keep it and had to settle "
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Reuters) - Unless golf history is  made, Europe will comfortably retain the Ryder Cup on Sunday  against a U.S. team which has been in disarray for the first  two days."
Sports," NORMAN, Okla. (Sports Network) - True freshman Adrian  Peterson rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 2  Oklahoma Sooners downed the Oregon Ducks, 31-7, at Memorial  Stadium."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Reuters) - The words were there  but the conviction was missing as members of the U.S. team  vowed to produce another Ryder Cup miracle Saturday."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Reuters) - U.S. captain Hal  Sutton, looking for a final-day miracle in the Ryder Cup,  predictably packed the upper order of his singles list with his  biggest guns for Sunday."
World,"Tony Blair says Iraq is the ""crucible in which the future of global terrorism will be determined""."
World,Europe go into the singles needing three-and-a-half points to win the Ryder Cup.
World,"The Woody, a modest gaff-rigged Hudson River ferry sloop, sets sail every weeknight from early spring to late fall, taking visitors for free on a two-hour sail along the Hudson."
World, President Bush scheduled a visit Sunday to hurricane stricken Florida and Alabama   the third such visit for Florida   as Hurricane Ivan victims faced another day of digging through the debris for their belongings and waiting hours in lines for food and water...
Sports,"The Tennessee Volunteers won 30-28 over the Florida Gators in a Southeastern Conference battle at Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tenn."
World,"China #39;s former President Jiang Zemin resigned as head of the country #39;s military, leaving President Hu Jintao as undisputed leader of the world #39;s most populous nation."
Sports,19.09.04 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr: Preconceived notions dominated many a mindset leading up to the Hopkins vs. De La Hoya fight for the Middleweight Crown.
Sports,"The main grandstands at the Salinas Sports Complex were overflowing with football fans, many wearing the red and gold of Palma High School."
Sports,"In a possible Western Conference finals preview, Nikki Teasley scored 21 points to lead the Sparks past the Seattle Storm 83-80 in the regular-season finale Saturday night."
World,"  The UN Security Council on Saturday adopted a resolution threatening to  quot;consider quot; sanctions against Sudan and establishing a UN commission of inquiry to investigate atrocities in Darfur, Sudan, and to determine whether Sudanese "
World,"five Pakistanis freed from the US Guantanamo Bay prison camp arrived home on Saturday and were taken straight to prison for further interrogation, the interior minister said."
Sci/Tech,Thousands of school children are logging on to the Internet to join scientists exploring a series of hydrothermal vents a mile under the sea to the west of Costa Rica.
World," Khaled Meshaal, the political chief of the Palestinian Hamas movement who is at the head of Israel's most wanted list, has surfaced in Egypt, Cairo airport sources revealed."
Business,Micron Technology belongs to one of the most legally contentious industries in the world. The world #39;s third-largest maker of electronic memory faces more than 25 class-action 
Sports,Japan #39;s Makoto Tamada won his home Grand Prix on Sunday as world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy claimed second place to take his new Yamaha team closer to its first championship in 12 years.
Sports,"England #39;s Steve Harmison, the No. 1 ranked bowler in Test cricket, won #39;t tour Zimbabwe in November, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement."
World,Northern Ireland has taken another small step in the slow march towards restoring home rule this weekend with tacit promises from the IRA to end militant activity once and for all.
World,Indonesians go to the polls to choose their next president on Monday amid tight security following the Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta.
World,Mobster drama The Sopranos is favourite to take home the most trophies ahead of the Emmy awards.
Sports,Jermaine O'Neal practiced with Indiana on Monday for the first time since being suspended for fighting with Detroit fans during the Pacers-Pistons brawl on Nov. 19.
World," Former President Jiang Zemin turned over his last major post as chairman of the commission that runs China's military to his successor, Hu Jintao, the government said Sunday, completing the country's first peaceful leadership transition since its 1949 revolution.    Jiang, whose term was to have run until 2007, handed in his resignation during a meeting of the ruling Communist Party's Central Committee, the official Xinhua News Agency said..."
World," Iran on Sunday denounced as ""illegal"" demands from the U.N. atomic watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment   technology that can be used for nuclear weapons..."
Sci/Tech,A mid Wales man with a terrifying and risky hobby explains why he is fascinated by extreme weather.
World," BEIJING (AP)   Former president Jiang Zemin turned over his last major post as chairman of the commission that runs China's military to his successor Hu Jintao, the government said Sunday, completing the country's first peaceful leadership transition since its 1949 revolution."
Sports,"China banned a Nike television commercial showing LeBron James battling a cartoon kung fu master, saying the ad insults national dignity."
World, Iran rejected Sunday a U.N. resolution  calling on it to freeze uranium enrichment activities and  threatened to stop snap checks of its atomic facilities if its  case were sent to the U.N. Security Council.
World, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Sunday national elections will go ahead in January as planned despite a countrywide surge in violence against U.S. forces and Iraqi troops and police.
Sci/Tech,"There's    troubling news (FT subscription reqd, alternate copy here)  coming from Japan, where the Kyoto protocol on Greenhouse Emissions was born in 1997.  It seems that the Japanese aren't going to be able to meet their emissions targets specified in  the agreement in time.  Indeed, unless they buy a ""large quantity"" of emissions credits from other countries, they're not going to be able to meet their commitment at all.     Taishi Sugiyama, a climate expert at the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry in Japan, said emissions were rising 1 per cent a year due to a larger-than-expected impact from vehicles and households. That made it impossible to cut real domestic emissions by the required 16 per cent within a few years, he said.      Is this the last nail in the coffin for the Kyoto protocol?  And if so, which way do we go when it's buried?  Was GWB right to pull out, and where would John Kerry take us, in either case?  "
Sports,Colin Montgomerie saw several Ryder Cup runs come to an end Saturday morning. When he and partner Padraig Harrington fell behind Davis Love and 
World,Visiting Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Sunday his government was going to stickto the January election timetable despite the unstable situation in the country 
Business,"Tuesday #39;s meeting could hold clues to whether it #39;ll be a November or December pause in rate hikes. By Chris Isidore, CNN/Money senior writer."
Business,"nearly 8 percent of its 2003 operating expenses -- even if it terminates its pension plans, which the government estimates are underfunded by \$8."
World,"WASHINGTON, Sept 18: The United States has said that it would reiterate its support for a  #39;fully functioning #39; democracy in Pakistan if the issue of President Pervez Musharraf keeping or giving "
Sci/Tech," ""Spy Fiction"" is a covert operator's dream game. Not only does it let you become virtually invisible to your enemies, but it also gives you the power to quickly transform yourself into other characters."
Business, It is back to business for U.S.  initial public offerings and time to see if the market for new  issues can pull out of its end of summer slump.
Sci/Tech," Multinationals have trimmed  the fat for years by shifting low value work to India. Now,  slim Silicon Valley start ups are leading a new outsourcing  wave, moving cutting edge product development to Bangalore and  beyond."
Sports,"Police turned the findings from their investigation of the Pacers-Pistons brawl over to the Oakland County prosecutor on Monday, and charges are expected to be announced Wednesday."
World, Two explosions echoed across the Iraqi capital Sunday. It was not immediately clear what caused the late afternoon blasts.
World," Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is expected to confirm at its annual convention this week the rise of Gamal Mubarak as the political heir apparent of his father, President Hosni Mubarak."
Sports," U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova won the Wismilak International on Sunday, defeating Germany's Marlene Weingartner 6 1, 6 4 to advance to No. 5 in the rankings. This was the Russian's second straight title and the fifth in her WTA Tour career. She also won on this resort island in 2002."
World, Indonesian voters hungry for change are expected on Monday to do something that was unthinkable during the country's three decades of authoritarian rule  #151; toss out an incumbent president and vote in a political newcomer who has promised to crack down on corruption and revive the battered economy.
World," A retired Texas National Guard official mentioned as a possible source for disputed documents about President Bush's service in the Guard said he passed along information to a former senator working with John Kerry's campaign.    Also, a White House official said Saturday that Bush has reviewed disputed documents that purport to show he refused orders to take a physical examination in 1972 and did not recall having seen them previously..."
Business,Jaguar car factory workers will be urged to fight the closure of the plant with a campaign which includes the threat of strike action.
Business,Q: Why has the price of crude oil ranged from \$10 a barrel five years ago to almost \$50 this year? Surely the supply-and-demand equation hasn #39;t changed that much.
Business,"PENSACOLA, Florida _ In the wake of Hurricane Ivan #39;s destructive path, residents along the Gulf of Mexico coast in Alabama and Florida returned to their neighborhoods Saturday to find their roofs blown off, appliances missing and clothing littering in the "
Sports,Kelly Holmes has still to confirm whether she will attempt to repeat her Olympic double at this weekend #39;s World Athletics Final after clearing the first hurdle with a victory in the 1500m yesterday.
World,Palestinian hospital officials say Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man near the Karni crossing just inside the Gaza Strip.
World,"Zimbabwe police have recommended that one of President Robert Mugabe #39;s ministers should face charges of political violence for leading attacks on rivals in the ruling party, a state-owned newspaper reported on Sunday."
World," Three Lebanese men and their Iraqi driver have been kidnapped in Iraq, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry said Sunday, as Iraq's prime minister said his government was working for the release of two Americans and a Briton also being held hostage.    Gunmen snatched the three Lebanese, who worked for a travel agency with a branch in Baghdad, as they drove on the highway between the capital and Fallujah on Friday night, a ministry official said..."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a place where ghouls are immortalised in paint. The queue is always long, even when the weather #39;s grim. The Ghost Train is Luna Park #39;s most popular ride."
Sports,Pakistan #39;s seamers produced a top class display of pace bowling to dismiss India for just 200 in the Champions Trophy Group C decider at Edgbaston on Sunday.
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Sunday the international community should join to together to fight terrorism in Iraq.  quot;Now is not the time for the international community 
World,"KABULA day after Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped a rocket attack on his helicopter, he slipped away from his US security guards and left the presidential "
Sports,AUSTRALIA will aim a pre-emptive Ashes strike at misfiring England captain Michael Vaughan tomorrow when cricket #39;s oldest rivals meet in the Champions Trophy semi-final at Edgbaston.
Sports,"Marat Safin won his first title in two years, beating Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (4), 7-5 Sunday in an all-Russian final. Safin, a former US Open champion who has been struggling since an injury-plagued 2003, advanced to No."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair admonished the international community today not to waiver in its support for military victory in Iraq and the establishment of democracy there 
Sports," The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn and No. 14 Auburn proved itself an SEC contender. Jason Campbell hit Taylor for a 16 yard touchdown pass with 1:14 to play, and Auburn got two chances to kick the winning extra point in a 10 9 victory over No. 5 LSU Saturday."
Sports," Russian Marat Safin won his first title  in almost two years with a gritty 7 6, 7 5 victory over  compatriot Mikhail Youzhny at the China Open on Sunday."
Sports,"Notre Dame certainly had its problems Saturday night against Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans, facing an opportunistic Notre Dame defense, had more "
Sports,"Henry Bibby was suddenly fired as Southern California's basketball coach Monday, just four games into his ninth season."
Business," The spike in oil prices in recent months is stoking heated arguments between market players, who blame each other for the lack of production capacities that has been exposed by strong global demand."
Business, Stocks should stay firm next week if  the Federal Reserve says the economy is recovering and if  corporations entering the heart of the so called confession  season go slow on profit warnings.
World," Sudan said Sunday it was  disappointed with a U.N. resolution that threatens sanctions if  it does not stop violence in the western Darfur region, adding  it was resentful of the world body."
Sports,The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team preview of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Business,"The European Union #39;s transport commissioner has praised the restructuring deal reached between Italy #39;s flagship air carrier, Alitalia, and unions representing cabin crews."
Business,"The troubled Russian oil company Yukos has suspended its oil deliveries to China #39;s National Petroleum Company, saying it cannot afford the shipping costs."
Sci/Tech,"  The end of summer means the results are in for this year #39;s  #39; #39;Golden Ticket Awards, #39; #39; honoring the best rides and parks around the country."
Sports,"BOXING has long been starved of magic and stardust, at least since Lennox Lewis put an end to the myth of Mike Tyson two years ago."
Sports,Newcastle United marked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday.
Sports,South Africa openers Herschelle Gibbs (right) and Graeme Smith gave the team a good start in the ICC Champions Trophy match against the West Indies at The Oval in London on Saturday.
Sports,"In one of the most exciting endings ever witnessed in Morgantown, the West Virginia Mountaineers were finally able to take out that pesky band of Terrapins from the University of Maryland, winning 19-13 in an overtime thriller at Milan Puskar Stadium."
World," China #39;s former president Jiang Zemin has retired as chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission, his last official post in government."
World,"ABOUT 140 million Indonesians are expected to vote today in the country #39;s first direct presidential election, with incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri hoping for a late surge of support to cling to office."
Sports," Bernard Hopkins defended his  undisputed world middleweight championship for the 19th time on  Saturday, knocking out Oscar De La Hoya in the ninth round of  their scheduled 12 round bout in Las Vegas."
World," An Iraqi Islamist group said on Sunday it  killed three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP),  which cooperates with the Iraqi government, and posted a video  tape on its Web site of the apparent beheadings."
World,Troops kill a militant in the Gaza Strip as it emerges the army has a new radar system that gives warning of Qassam rockets.
World,The leaders of India and Pakistan head to the US this week for talks with each other and with President Bush.
Sci/Tech,"The BlackBerry 7100 Series handsets are the first wireless devices to feature SureType with large,  quot;optimally placed quot; keys that allow one-handed or two-handed operation."
Sports,Alan Shearer tonight claimed Newcastles first goal in the 2-1 win over Southampton at St Marys even though it had been credited as a David Prutton own goal.
Sports,"FOR Victorians, AFL grand final week is traditionally party time. But this year it will be like partying with a bunch of strangers instead of with your lifelong friends."
World,"The European Union will not open membership talks with Turkey unless the country passes a human-rights reform package, EU enlargement commissioner Guenter Verheugen said today, his strongest remarks on the issue so far."
World,"The Israeli army has shot dead a member of militant group Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip near a border crossing with Israel, security sources say."
World,"Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who #39;s kept a low profile since last month #39;s twin suicide bombing in southern Israel, made a surprise visit to Egypt on Sunday, holding talks "
World," A retired Texas National Guard official mentioned as a possible source for disputed documents about President Bush's service in the Guard said he passed along information to a former senator working with John Kerry's campaign.    Also, a White House official said Saturday that Bush has reviewed disputed documents that purport to show he refused orders to take a physical examination in 1972 and did not recall having seen them previously..."
World," Iran on Sunday denounced as ""illegal"" demands from the U.N. atomic watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment   technology that can be used for nuclear weapons..."
World," A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Sunday near a joint U.S. Iraqi checkpoint, killing three people and wounding seven, including four U.S. soldiers in the northern city of Samarra, the military said..."
Business,BERLIN Infineon Technologies said Thursday that it had set aside enough funds to settle additional antitrust probes and civil suits after agreeing to plead guilty in the US to fixing prices for memory chips.
Sports,PORT ADELAIDE midfielder Jarrad Schofield is at risk of missing Saturday #39;s Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions - after playing in all of the Power #39;s 24 games this year.
World,"A videotape posted by on a Web site Saturday showed the beheading of three hostages said to be members of an Iraqi Kurdish party, slain for cooperating with American forces, according to their Islamic militant captors."
Sports," Braylon Edwards helped No. 17 Michigan avoid a second straight upset. Edwards caught eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including the game winner in the third quarter of the Wolverines' 24 21 victory over San Diego State on Saturday. The Wolverines (2 1) bounced back after last week's loss at Notre Dame, but it wasn't easy."
Sports," Utah's Urban Meyer is leaving after the Fiesta Bowl, having already signed on to become Florida's coach. The question is whether Pitt coach Walt Harris might be going elsewhere, too."
Sports,"NBC Sports executive Dick Ebersol and his son were released from the hospital on Monday, a week after an executive jet crash that killed three people, including Ebersol's youngest son."
World,"RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin is considering extending his term of office, due to expire in 2008, in a sign of his determination to tighten his grip on power and crack down on terrorism after the Beslan school massacre."
World,"A videotape posted by on a website showed the beheading of three hostages said to be members of an Iraqi Kurdish party, slain for co-operating with American forces in Iraq, according to their captors."
World,"Does Heather Locklear ever age? Or get less-than-stellar ratings? Can the old formula still work in ""LAX,"" her new NBC series?"
World, President Bush on Sunday got a firsthand look at Hurricane Ivan's devastation during his third trip to Florida to assess the damage from this summer's fierce storms in the South...
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s loss at Espanyol brought a numbing end to a miserable week whose only positive outcome has been the realisation that some soul-searching and a collective look in the mirror are overdue.
Sports,A headed goal from Lucio in the 88th minute was followed by another from Makaay two minutes into extra time to leave a shocked Dortmund ruing a lost opportunity to beat their arch rivals from the south.
Sports,LONDON : West Indies captain Brian Lara praised his side #39;s composure and discipline after they had successfully chased 247 to beat South Africa here at The Oval and win a place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals next week.
Sports,The Volunteers sophomore kicker nailed a game winning 50-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining to lift 13th-ranked UT over No.
World,"To enhance the governance capability of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is vital to China #39;s socialist cause, the Chinese nation and the CPC itself, says the CPC Central "
World,"Despite opposition from settlers and his own Likud party, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is determined to press ahead with his disengagement plan, says Daniel Ayalon, Israel #39;s ambassador to the United States."
Business,"Stocks rose on Friday after Ford Motor Co. raised its earnings forecasts, but wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc. held back gains on the Nasdaq after saying an accounting review may reduce pretax income."
Sports,SOUTHAMPTON : Newcastle United gave new manager Graeme Souness a winning Premiership start with a 2-1 win at Southampton. It was Newcastle #39;s third successive win but first in the league for Souness since taking over from Sir Bobby Robson.
World,"NEW YORK: The brutalities of a Sudan-backed religious group have left northern Uganda in a shambles, uprooting 1.8 million people who have little faith in the Kampala Government to protect them, according to a UN official."
Sci/Tech,"To explore deeper into our solar system, maximum efficiencies may one day be extracted from sound waves. Los Alamos scientists have engine plans drawn up for making a big bang to push a pistonless drive forward."
Sci/Tech,"Janette Fennell became an auto safety crusader on the terrible night nearly a decade ago when she and her husband were robbed at gunpoint and forced into the trunk of their car. The Fennells escaped unharmed, and the experience led them to form a group that lobbied successfully to get the government to require release levers in trunks."
Sci/Tech,"The new breed of portable media players is finally here, but the devices are too small to comfortably watch movies on and too bulky to compete with my MP3 music player."
Business,"VIENNA : Limited spare capacity means that the ability of oil producers to meet the sharpest rise in demand since the 1970s is likely to be severely tested, according to experts attending an OPEC-sponsored seminar in Vienna."
World,Iran has rejected a UN resolution calling on the country to freeze uranium enrichment activities. It has also threatened to stop snap checks of its atomic facilities if Iran #39;s case is referred to the UN Security Council.
World,"Uganda #39;s army says its troops and helicopter gunships have attacked a rebel camp in southern Sudan, killing 25 fighters. Army officials say seven members of the rebel Lord #39;s Resistance Army were captured in the operation Saturday."
World,"Israel intends to step up a quick reaction system to combat Palestinian rocket attacks at Israeli targets, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told the cabinet Sunday."
World,Pakistan will meet West Indies in the Champions Trophy semi-final after a last-over victory over India at Edgbaston.
World,Early results suggest the party of Kazakh President Nazarbayev will win victory in parliamentary elections.
World," Hundreds of people evacuated their homes Sunday in parts of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania as rivers and small streams were swollen beyond their banks by the torrential rain dumped by remnants of Hurricane Ivan..."
World," ""Frasier,""""Friends"" and ""Sex and the City"" were taking a final Emmy Awards bow Sunday. HBO's ""Sex and the City"" was the leading comedy nominee at the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, with 11 bids including ones for best comedy series and for star Sarah Jessica Parker..."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s now possible to enjoy all the benefits of a full featured QWERTY keyboard in a small wireless device, thanks to Research In Motion #39;s (RIM) new patent-pending SureType keyboard."
Sci/Tech,"On a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), programs that connect to IP addresses that are in the loopback address range may not work as you expect."
World,Lawmakers called on the government today to ignore demands from the UN nuclear watchdog agency that Iran freeze all uranium enrichment work.
Sports," Faced with the largest final day deficit of any U.S. Ryder Cup captain, Hal Sutton sent out his heavy hitters Sunday to try to turn the momentum of what so far has been a European rout."
Sports,The West Indies has defeated South Africa by five wickets to reach the semifinals of the ICC Champions cricket Trophy in London. Ramnaresh Sarwan hit a well-paced 75 on Sunday to lead the West Indies.
World, Chelsea failed to make any ground on Premiership leaders Arsenal after they were held 0 0 by Spurs at Stamford Bridge here.
Sports," It was known simply as ""The Streak"" in northern New Mexico, a 25 game skid that began in November 2001. And now it's finally over."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Reuters) - The United States,  needing a miracle comeback in the last-day singles to prevent a  runaway European victory at the 35th Ryder Cup, got off to a  strong start on Sunday."
Sports,NBA Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy was acquitted Monday of charges he sexually abused five of his 10 daughters more than a decade ago.
Sports,"The Giants, capitalizing on a Washington turnover, have rallied to tie the Redskins, 7-7, in the second quarter at the blustery Meadowlands."
Business,"Hotel workers in Washington, DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles held out the threat of a strike on Sunday, but have told management they will resume contract talks, a DC union official said."
Sports,Champions Milan picked up their first win of the season but it was hard going against a determined Bologna whose inspired keeper Gianluca Pagliuca kept the visitors at bay until the 84th minute 
Sports,Yousuf Youhana steered Pakistan to a last-over victory over India to clinch a Champions Trophy semi-final against the West Indies on Wednesday.
World,"Militants beheaded three Iraqi Kurd militiamen, showing their deaths in a video posted on a Web site on Saturday and denouncing Kurdish political "
World,"Soldiers of the Uganda People #39;s Defense Forces (UPDF) have raided rebel Lord #39;s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony #39;s hideouts at Pakanyar in southern Sudan, killing 25 rebels and capturing seven others."
World,"British government said Sunday Britain would not increase its nuclear power capacity for at least 10 or 15 years, but would not rule out future expansion."
World,"German authorities have deported the organizer of a controversial Islamic conference planned for next month in Berlin. The conference planner was deported to his home country of Lebanon Saturday, after his "
World, Serbia on Sunday held its first democratically organized local elections since Slobodan Milosevic's ouster in what was expected to be a close race between nationalists loyal to the former president and pro Western reformists.
World," A hitherto unknown Islamist group has  threatened to kill 15 captured Iraqi soldiers if authorities do  not release an aide to Shi'ite rebel cleric Moqtada al Sadr  within 48 hours, Arab television Al Jazeera reported Sunday."
World,"The kids of the abuse-hysteria generation have grown up. Many are living with the fact that they were part of a big lie. Some, like Ed Sampley, are now trying to make amends."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle will catapult itself into the ECM (enterprise content management) fold next quarter by introducing  quot;Tsunami, quot; its unstructured data management technology."
World,"His philosophy has underpinned China #39;s opaque and secretive political system and, for this reason, Jiang Zemin #39;s decision to stand down as army chief three years ahead of schedule marks the real handover of authority."
World," Former President Clinton will have to ask President Bush for permission to release thousands of domestic policy records from his two terms in the White House, officials at Clinton's presidential library said Friday."
World," Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle, fighting for political survival, angrily rejected Republic challenger John Thune's claim on Sunday that he had emboldened the enemy in Iraq and undermined U.S. troop morale."
World,Swedish DJ Eric Prydz goes straight to number one in the UK chart with dance track Call on Me.
World," Eddie Adams, a photojournalist whose half century of arresting work was defined by a single frame   a Pulitzer Prize winning Associated Press photo of a communist guerrilla being executed in a Saigon street during the Vietnam War   died Sunday. He was 71..."
World," Hundreds of people evacuated their homes Sunday in parts of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania as rivers and small streams were swollen beyond their banks by the torrential rain dumped by remnants of Hurricane Ivan..."
Sci/Tech,"PC World #39;s counterpart in Germany, PC Welt, published a short story today detailing how Windows XP computers running Service Pack 2 may be inadvertently sharing files on their hard drive with more people than they might like."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is testing a new feature on its Download Centre website that can lock out pirated copies of Windows. During the test period, users of Download Centre can opt to have the Windows software installed on their PCs validated as genuine."
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - New Orleans running back Deuce McAllister left Sunday #39;s game against San Francisco with an ankle injury."
World,"Iraqi authorities are holding talks with tribal leaders in the western Anbar province and Baghdads tense Sadr city in hopes that militias will hand over their weapons in exchange for a pullback of US troops, Iraqs vice president said."
World,"A jury has decided that the destruction of the World Trade Center was two events, meaning leaseholder Larry Silverstein can collect twice from insurance companies."
Sports,"Spaniard Santiago Perez recorded a second consecutive stage win, which propelled him into third place overall in the Tour of Spain."
World,"Iraq #39;s foreign minister says his country is doing what it can to secure the release of two Americans and a British national taken hostage in Baghdad Thursday, but will not give in to kidnappers #39; demands."
World,The government says it has no need to increase its nuclear power capacity for at least 10 or 15 years but future expansion of nuclear power cannot be ruled out altogether.
World,The leaders of India and Pakistan are heading to the US this week for their first face-to-face meeting. They will meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Sports,Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said Pakistan still had room for improvement after knocking India out of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston.
Business," The U.S. Federal Reserve will take another small step this week toward raising interest rates to more normal levels, but may be getting rates up to a point that allows for a pause in increasing them, analysts say."
Sports," Both quarterbacks have strong arms, quick feet and plenty of wins on their resumes. One other thing Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper have in common: They're the only two of the five heralded quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 1999 draft still in the NFL."
World,"(BBC) -- The wife of an American taken hostage with two others in Baghdad has appealed on television for their release. Patty Hensley said her husband Jack was  quot;a simple, generous man quot; who was  quot;there to help the Iraqi people quot;."
World, Security forces remain on high alert as Indonesians head to the polls in an election that could see the opposition leader become president.
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter with an elbow injury.
Sports, BLOOMFIELD HILLS (Reuters) - Holders Europe began to peg  back a fast start by the United States as the 35th Ryder Cup  approached its climax in the last-day singles on Sunday.
World, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle and former Rep. John Thune sparred over political ads and the increasingly negative tone of South Dakota's Senate race Sunday during a nationally televised debate.
World," President Bush has decided to lift sanctions against Libya, which he expects to trigger release of more than  #36;1 billion to families of Pan Am 103 victims, a senior administration official said Sunday."
World, Senators from both parties urged the Bush administration on Sunday to face the reality of the situation in Iraq and change its occupation policies.
World," A senior leader of Hamas's military wing  was killed in an Israeli missile strike on his car in the Gaza  Strip, Palestinian witnesses said."
World, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said  Sunday elections would be held on schedule in January despite a  surge in violence and more than a score of hostages under  threat of death from insurgents.
World,President Bush and John Kerry have said little more than that each will end the war the right way and his opponent will not.
World," Pop singer Britney Spears married her fiance, dancer Kevin Federline, in a surprise ceremony, it was reported Sunday.    The wedding was held Saturday evening at a private home in the Studio City area with 20 to 30 people attending, ""Entertainment Tonight"" said on its Web site..."
World," Democrat John Kerry links the cost of the Iraq war to problems at home and vows in a new television ad to both ""defend America and fight for the middle class.""  ""200 billion dollars. That's what we are spending in Iraq because George Bush chose to go it alone,"" Kerry says in the ad, to start airing Monday in 13 competitive states where he is on the air..."
World," Militants beheaded three hostages said to be Iraqi Kurd militiamen, showing their deaths in a video posted on a Web site Sunday and denouncing Kurdish political parties for cooperating with Americans in Iraq.    In a separate incident, a group claimed to have kidnapped 25 members of the Iraqi National Guard, and a report on the Arabic station Al Jazeera said the soldiers were threatened with death unless a detained Shiite leader is freed within 48 hours..."
World," For the first time in three days at the Ryder Cup, there was plenty of red on the scoreboard   as in American red, white and blue..."
World,Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Sunday elections would be held on schedule in January despite a surge in violence and more than a score of hostages under threat of death from insurgents.
Sports,"If Bernard Hopkins v Oscar de la Hoya did not quite live up to its ludicrously lofty billing, it was through no fault of the fighters."
Sports,"GRENADA, Spain : Spain #39;s Santiago Perez, of the Phonak team, won his second consecutive stage on the Tour of Spain here following a two-year victory drought after the death of his fiancee."
Business,"Wall Street opinion is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its meeting Tuesday, with conventional wisdom siding with a rate hike."
Business,"The last time I looked, shares of discount retailer 99 Cents Only were trading at \$14 or so, down around 60 percent from their summer 2003 mid- \$30 trading range."
World,A videotape posted on a Web site shows the beheading of three hostages who are said to be members of a Kurdish party in northern Iraq.
World," Piecing together old video footage, an Italian aid group released emotive images to Arab television on Sunday of its two female Italian charity workers and two Iraqi colleagues kidnapped in Baghdad."
Sports," Barry Bonds rested Sunday, staying out of the starting lineup in the San Francisco Giants' series finale against the San Diego Padres."
Business,"AMERICAN consumers will be hit by another quarter-point rise in interest rates on Tuesday, threatening to dent their confidence only six weeks before the presidential elections."
Business,Hotel workers at 14 DC hotels are preparing to strike after talks over a new contract broke down last night. Union officials said hotel management walked out of contract 
Sci/Tech,"The European Commission, the antitrust arm of the European Union, has ordered Microsoft to offer a version of Windows without a bundled media player and to disclose more technical information to its rivals on a temporary, or interim, basis until the "
Sports,Juventus moved to the top of Serie A on Sunday while bitter rivals Roma saw their dismal week climax with defeat at Messina. Juve were too strong for Atalanta at the Delle Alpi - Fabio Capello #39;s men winning 
World," The speaker of the Sudanese parliament on Sunday warned the West against intervening in his country, saying it would open the  quot;gates of hell quot;."
World,"BRITAIN has made a televised appeal on an Arab satellite channel for Iraqis to help rescue British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who is being held under threat of death with two US kidnap victims."
World,An Iraqi Islamic group says it has killed three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party which cooperates with the Iraqi Government.
Sports, Here's a way to spoil the celebration for No. 11 Tennessee after beating Florida: check out the Volunteers' remaining schedule and recent history.
World,"A member of Palestinian militant group Hamas is killed in an Israeli air strike on his car in Gaza, witnesses say."
Sports,Ravens defensive back Deion Sanders strained a hamstring muscle in the second quarter of Baltimore's game against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Sports,"Ismael Valdez pitched six solid innings, Jeff Conine drove in all three runs and the Florida Marlins averted a series sweep by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Sunday."
Business, The next meeting of the US Federal Reserve will dominate markets early in the week as investors look for clues about economic strength and the pace of interest rate hikes.
Business,"Reebok International Ltd. is turning its attention to the growing US Hispanic population, starting with an ad campaign promoting Reebok #39;s ties to the wildly popular Chivas soccer club in Mexico."
Sci/Tech,SureType effectively converges a phone keypad and a QWERTY keyboard to fit elegantly within the size constraints of a traditional mobile phone form factor.
Sci/Tech,"Netizens often like to compare the settlement of the Internet with that of the American West. The explorers charted new territory, observes product developer Chad Harrington of Zone Labs, a San Francisco-based "
Sports,"Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho offered his resignation to club president Florentino Perez on Sunday, Spanish state radio reported."
World," These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on September 19th, 2004. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy."
World,A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a university professor to five years in jail for sowing dissent and sedition. Hard-line Islamist academic Said bin Zair was arrested in April on charges of condoning suicide 
Sports,Here #39;s a way to spoil the celebration for No. 11 Tennessee after beating Florida: check out the Volunteers #39; remaining schedule and recent history.
World," French car maker Renault said that its budget 5,000 euro (6,000 dollar) Logan, currently aimed at developing markets, would soon go on sale in western Europe, but at 7,500 euros."
World," Iran on Sunday denounced as ""illegal"" demands from the U.N. atomic watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment  #151; a technology that can be used for nuclear weapons  #151; and threatened to limit cooperation with the agency if it moves toward sanctions."
Sports, Vernon Wells homered in Toronto's five run third inning and the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Devil Rays 9 7 on Sunday.
World," ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A bomb placed under a police car  exploded on Sunday, wounding 14 people at a concert venue in  southern Turkey, state-run Anatolian news agency reported."
World," Gary Sheffield and the New York Yankees battered Pedro Martinez, opening some breathing room in the AL East. Sheffield, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada homered off an ineffective Martinez, and Mike Mussina gave the Yankees another excellent outing Sunday in New York's 11 1 rout of the Boston Red Sox..."
Sports," Chalk up the first game between the NFL's defending co MVP quarterbacks to Peyton Manning. Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns, and Nick Harper intercepted Steve McNair's pass in the end zone in helping Indianapolis rally for a 31 17 victory over Tennessee on Sunday."
Sports, The Baltimore Ravens ran over the hated Pittsburgh Steelers in a performance that belatedly justified their stature as the team to beat in the AFC North. Jamal Lewis rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns and Chester Taylor added a career high 76 yards on the ground to lead Baltimore to a 30 13 victory Sunday.
World," A truck slammed into three vehicles Sunday in southern Iran, killing at least 18 people and injuring 22, state run television reported."
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- The Chicago Bears took advantage of the Green Bay Packers  #39; miscues to give coach Lovie Smith his first win."
Sports,It took Tony Stewart seven months to secure a spot in the Nextel Cup Championship Chase. It took Robby Gordon only 64 laps -- barely 45 minutes of racing -- to put Stewart #39;s Cup title hopes on the ropes.
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Edgerrin James ran for 124 yards and scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 31-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans at The Coliseum."
Sports," Johan Santana won his 11th straight start with another dominant performance, striking out a career high 14 over eight shutout innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 5 1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday."
World,Iraq today ruled out concessions to kidnappers threatening to murder British hostage Kenneth Bigley and two American colleagues within 24 hours.
World,"At least two Palestinian militants, members of Hamas armed wing Izel Dein al Qassam, were killed in a car explosion in Gaza City neighborhoods Sunday evening, Palestinian medicos, security sources and witnesses reported."
World, President George W. Bush has for the first time raised questions about documents used to bolster a report that he received preferential treatment during his Vietnam era military service.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., (Reuters) - Europe retained the  Ryder Cup when wildcard selection Colin Montgomerie beat David  Toms of the United States by a hole in the last-day singles at  Oakland Hills Country Club on Sunday."
Sports,"Gary Sheffield, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada homered off an ineffective Pedro Martinez, and Mike Mussina gave the Yankees another excellent outing on Sunday."
Business,Hurricane Ivan tested oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to their limits and beyond this week as damage reports continued to grow Friday.
Sci/Tech,"Sep. 17, 2004. A judge is ordering the Microsoft to pay \$112.5 million to attorneys who successfully sued the software maker for monopolizing a segment of California #39;s market."
Sports,"Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho has offered to resign, according to reports in Spain. Several sources, including radio station Cadena Ser and Madrid-based newspaper Marca, believe Camacho contacted "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Not much was expected from Everton this season, especially after the departure of star striker Wayne Rooney to Manchester United."
Sports,"DeShaun Foster did not just sub for the injured Stephen Davis, he came within 4 yards of erasing Davis #39; team record for yards rushing in a game."
Sports,"  Johan Santana turned in arguably the most dominating performance of his career, helping the Minnesota Twins creep closer to another American League Central Division title."
Sports," Carlos Delgado and Vernon Wells provided the Toronto Blue Jays with a lethal 1 2 punch Sunday at SkyDome. Carlos Delgado had three hits and Vernon Wells hit a home run, as the Jays beat "
Business,"VIENNA: The spike in oil prices is stoking heated arguments between market players, who blame each other for lack of output capacities that has been exposed by strong global demand."
Sports,  The Indianapolis Colts offense got in tune behind Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James in the second half today to beat the Tennessee Titans 31 17.
Sci/Tech,America Online has decided not to fully support Microsoft #39;s Sender ID spam-fighting plan after the Internet Engineering Task Force and the open-source community expressed intellectual property concerns.
Sports," The New Orleans Saints survived it all: Hurricane Ivan, the loss of Deuce McAllister, and the San Francisco 49ers."
World,"Recent upsurge in attacks has parallels, and differences, with past insurgencies."
World," Across Florida, hundreds of relief workers fanned out Sunday to help still numb families..."
World," Playing on the fear factor, Vice President Dick Cheney suggested in a campaign speech there might be another terrorist attack on the United States if John Kerry were in the White House. President Bush's opponents' are raising their own worst fears, including the potential for more wars during a second Bush term..."
Sports,"Delray Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Brazilian Ricardo Mello upset top-seeded American Vince Spadea in straight sets on Sunday to win the title at the \$380,000 International Tennis Championships."
Sports,"Foster was only four yards short of tying Davis #39; team record of 178 rushing yards in one game. Davis accomplished that feat on October 26, 2003."
Sports,Aaron Brooks threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Donte #39; Stallworth with 61 seconds remaining as the New Orleans Saints escaped with a 30-27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Joe Gibbs experienced his share of losses at Giants Stadium over the years, but none were quite as sloppy as this."
World,"The second Iraq war, between coalition forces and insurgents, is now under way in what has become the  quot;crucible quot; of the global war on terrorism, Tony Blair declared yesterday "
World,News reports on Iraq paint a picture of a country trapped in a cycle of violence and destruction. The sceptics and nay-sayers don #39;t believe Iraqis are ready for democracy.
Sports,"Jacksonville, FL -- Byron Leftwich completed just 8-of-16 passes for 120 yards, but threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Ernest Wilford as Jacksonville hung on to beat Denver, 7-6, in a low-scoring affair at Alltel Stadium."
World,"Sunday #39;s departure of Jiang Zemin as head of China #39;s military was a surprise, though rumors of a power struggle with "
World,general Kofi Annan #39;s declaration saying the Iraq war was  quot;illegal quot; sparked different reactions from the Iraqis.
Sports, Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co MVP Steve McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31 17 at Nashville on Sunday.
World, Europe retained the Ryder Cup in record breaking style on Sunday after dominating the last day singles matches against the United States for an 18 1/2 to 9 1/2 winning scoreline.
Sports," Juventus remained perfect in Italy's Serie A on Sunday, while Real Madrid suffered its first setback in Spain and lost its coach. Arsenal lost its 100 percent record in England but still stretched its unbeaten streak to 46 matches."
Sports," LSU fell out of the top 10 Sunday while Auburn moved in, the result of a one point game decided by a second chance extra point."
Sports, Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and  two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co MVP Steve  McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans  31 17 at Nashville on Sunday.
World, Several insurgent groups set deadlines  for killing more than a score of hostages in Iraq    from a  trio of American and British workers to an entire squad of 18  Iraqi soldiers    unless their various demands are met.
Business,"MOSCOW Yukos has substantially increased the reserve estimates for its biggest subsidiary, one currently being appraised for sale by the government."
Business,"A major Los Angeles hotel locked out laundry workers Thursday in a move the general manager said could lead to a strike by union employees that, in turn, threatens to spur action in two other major US cities."
Business,"LONDON Edward Meyer, the 77-year-old chairman of Grey Global Group, was philosophical last week when asked why he had decided to sell the company to WPP Group, one of the sprawling, publicly traded holding companies that increasingly dominate the "
Business,"Chinese entertainers at the Three Gorges Tourist Festival, near the world #39;s largest hydro project. Vice-Permier Huang Ju says lending curbs are slowing China #39;s investment boom."
Sci/Tech,PC World: Businesses don #39;t have to dump Windows to test drive free or low-price applications whose use may improve the bottom line.
Sports,"It may not be enough to tilt the championship this time, but Petter Solberg conjured a spectacular third consecutive victory at Rally GB to keep Sebastien Loeb waiting a little longer for the title."
Sports,"In what was a sloppy game on both sides of the ball, the Chiefs take a 10-7 halftime lead in their season opener against the Panthers in Arrowhead."
Sports,"LSU fell out of the top 10 Sunday while Auburn moved in, the result of a one-point game decided by a second-chance extra point. Defending BCS champion LSU dropped eight spots to No."
World,TEHRAN Iran on Sunday rejected an order by the International Atomic Energy Agency to freeze its nuclear enrichment programs and warned that it would drop out of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty if its case was sent to the United Nations Security Council 
World,"For the second time in seven weeks, the UN has bared its teeth at Sudan for continuing attacks on civilians in Darfur. Get all of today #39;s headlines, or alerts on specific topics."
World,"BERLIN Extremist parties that tapped into East German resentment over high unemployment and unpopular economic reforms made big gains Sunday in regional elections in two German states, according to two exit polls."
World,"A videotape posted on an Iraqi Islamist web site shows what appears to be the beheading of three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, which cooperates with the Baghdad government."
World,"A bomb placed under a police car at a pop concert in southern Turkey has hurt at least 14 people, officials say. The explosion happened in the city of Mercin during a performance by well-known Turkish singer Candan Ercetin."
World,"MOSCOW : Russian law enforcement agencies have foiled a terror attack in Moscow, the FSB security agency said Saturday, two weeks after a series of attacks killed more than 400 people within days in the country."
World,The first maps detailing the  #39;right to roam #39; on privately owned land are being published on Sunday. The Countryside Agency will be printing open access maps for the whole of England over the course of the next 15 months.
World, Europe pulled off a sensational Ryder Cup victory when they crushed the all star American team by a record breaking 18 1/2 to 9 1/2 points.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. said on Sunday that it would share the underlying software code for its Office program as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in the security and compatibility of the world's largest software maker's products.
Sports,"Linebacker Barrett Green scored on a 16-yard fumble return and the Giants forced seven turnovers, handing Tom Coughlin his first win as the team's head coach."
Sports,Defending B.C.S. champion L.S.U. dropped eight spots to No. 13 in The Associated Press media poll after losing 10-9 at Auburn on Saturday.
World,Colin Montgomerie holes the winning putt as Europe thrash the USA by a record margin of 18-9 in Detroit.
Sports,"Gary Sheffield, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada each homer off Pedro Martinez, and the Yankees rout the Red Sox 11-1 on Sunday."
Business,"After just four months on the job, the Italian airline #39;s latest boss succeeded this weekend where his many predecessors had failed: getting unions to agree to sweeping job and wage cuts."
Business,"BEIJING China #39;s efforts to slow the economy by curbing investments in industries such as steel and cement are working, a senior official said Sunday, suggesting that further tightening measures such as an interest rate increase may be unnecessary."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft planned to announce Monday that it would give dozens of governments and international agencies access to the programming code in its Office desktop software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and e-mail programs."
Sci/Tech,A seventeen year old student is arrested after authorities were told of his plans to blow up his high school. Clinton Township Police said the boy was making threats on many online chat rooms.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems introduced a rebate program on Friday to encourage owners of its Linksys home networking gear to trade up to higher-end products.
Sports,"DELRAY BEACH, United States : Top-seeded American Vincent Spadea cruised past compatriot James Blake 6-3, 6-1 here to reach the quarter-finals of the 380,000-dollar Millennium International tennis tournament."
Sports,"Loudon, NH (Sports Network) - Kurt Busch led the most laps (155) and captured the Sylvania 300 Nextel Cup race at the New Hampshire International Speedway."
Sports,Togo #39;s Emmanuel Adebayor shot Monaco to the top of the French league table with the winner in a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint Germain who thought their season could not get any worse.
World,"MOSCOW Russian law enforcement agencies have thwarted an extremist attack on targets in Moscow, according to the FSB, the federal security service."
World,"MILLPOND BOTTOM, England They gathered under the pink-painted walls of the Royal Oak Inn, then marched on to this gentle vale to claim their slice of new freedom."
Business,"If interest rates go up, you may think you will suffer if you have a loan and benefit if you have bank deposits. However, the interest rate effect could play out quite differently."
Sports,Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31-17 at Nashville on Sunday.
World,"The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 (Pota) polarised the country, not just by the manner in which it was pushed through by the NDA government through a joint session of Parliament but by the shabby and often biased manner in which it was enforced."
Business,"THE rise in the price of crude oil over the last several months has brought the 11 members of Opec an unprecedented windfall, so much so it has revealed some cracks within what was supposedly the cartel #39;s public unity on prices."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. said on Sunday that it would share the underlying software code for its Office program as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in the security and compatibility 
Sports,The Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Toronto Blue Jays are battling for last place in the AL East - and it showed Sunday. Vernon Wells homered in Toronto #39;s five-run third inning and the Blue Jays beat the Devil Rays 9-7 in an error-filled game.
World,"IRAN #39;S nuclear program does not present an  quot;imminent threat, #39; quot; but Tehran must take measures to reassure the international community about its intentions, UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Sunday."
World,"Moscow, Sep 20. (UNI): Russian troops have launched a special operation to capture Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev and rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov wanted for a series of terrorist attacks in Russia including the Beslan school strike."
World,"The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday its air force attacked a car in Gaza City, killing a Hamas field commander. The IDF identified the dead man as Khalid Abu Salmiya, a member of Hamas #39; military wing, Izzedine al Qassam."
World," A militant Islamic group has killed three hostages in Iraq, a video posted on its website shows. The three men, identified as members of an Iraqi Kurdish group, were killed for helping the Americans, a statement accompanying the tape said."
World,THE death of a 13-year-old English boy from an overdose of heroin is a grim reminder of the social cost of what United States President George W. Bush lauded last June as  #39;the first victory in the war on terror #39;.
World," Europe again proved to be the best in the Ryder Cup with its biggest romp over the Americans, as Lee Westwood ended any remaining suspense at Oakland Hills with a 4 foot par putt on the final hole to beat Kenny Perry on Sunday..."
World," Pop singer Britney Spears married her fiance, dancer Kevin Federline, in a surprise ceremony, her record label said Sunday.   ""She did marry him yesterday,"" Jive Records spokeswoman Sonia Muckle said..."
World,"SHREWSBURY, Mass. - A carnival ride broke apart during a church fair Sunday, killing a man and injuring two other people..."
World,"An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in Gaza City late Sunday, residents said, killing a senior Hamas militant leader, the latest Israeli attack in the territory it plans to leave next year."
World,"Voters in two east German states angry over high unemployment handed a rebuke Sunday to Germany's two biggest parties, giving big gains to far right and former Communist groups, television projections showed."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Southern California remained a strong No. 1 in the latest Associated Press college football poll after a 42-10 rout of BYU on Saturday, but the team that shared the national "
Sports," Vijay Singh made sure there was no debate about who was No. 1 in golf. Disappointed last year by losing to Tiger Woods in a close race, Singh used that as motivation to turn in a dominant season that made him an easy choice as PGA Tour player of the year."
World," From the remote jungles of Papua to the sky scrapers of Jakarta, Indonesia is staging landmark elections which will see the vast Southeast Asian archipelago choose its president for the first time."
World,"Iraqi PM Iyad Allawi says elections will take place in January as scheduled, despite continuing violence."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. said on Sunday that it  would share the underlying software code for its Office program  as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in  the security and compatibility of the world's largest software  maker's products.
Sci/Tech,The productivity package is added to the program that allows governments to see Microsoft source code.
Business,"A union group on Thursday unveiled a Web site that lets users identify more than 200,000 US-based companies it says have exported American jobs or lost them because they were hurt by foreign trade."
Sports,_ Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns as Indianapolis beat Tennessee 31-to-17. Nick Harper intercepted Steve McNair #39;s pass in the end zone as the Colts rallied to win with 21 points in the fourth quarter.
Sports,"The Jacksonville Jaguars are accustomed to playing close games. Now they #39;re finding ways to win them, too. The Jags lost three games in the final minute last season and finished 5-11."
World,"BAGHDAD : Britain joined Iraq #39;s US-backed government in facing down a chilling ultimatum to execute a British and two American hostages, as Islamists claimed the gruesome beheading of three Kurds."
Sports, Jermaine O'Neal practiced with Indiana on Monday for the first time since being suspended for fighting with Detroit fans during the Pacers Pistons brawl on Nov. 19.
Sci/Tech," How much would you pay for a mobile phone that seems as heavy as a brick and cannot even take pictures? Up to 32,000 US dollars, if the phone carries the name Vertu."
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in Gaza City late Sunday, residents said, killing a senior Hamas militant leader, the latest Israeli attack in the territory it plans to leave next year."
World, (CP)   Hundreds of thousands of Canadians took to the streets Sunday to raise money for cancer research in what appeared to be a record breaking year for The Terry Fox Run.
Sci/Tech,"WebEx Communications is expanding its Web conferencing service with an offering designed for sales professionals, the company plans to announce on Monday."
World,Fears that the Beslan school massacre will lead to attacks against people from the Caucasus mounted yesterday after skinheads beat four people  quot;of Caucasian appearance quot; on the underground railway system in Moscow.
Business,  Shares in Petro Canada posted gains Friday after the Canadian government said it plans to sell its remaining 19 percent stake in the giant oil company.
Sports,Unseeded Brazilian Ricardo Mello captured his first ATP Tour title when overcoming top seed Vincent Spadea in straight sets to win the Millennium International at Delray Beach in Florida.
World,"Tehran/Vianna, Sept. 19 (NNN): Iran on Sunday rejected the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) call to suspend of all its nuclear activities, saying that it will not agree to halt uranium enrichment."
World,Indonesians began voting on Monday in a landmark election and are expected to throw out President Megawati Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general vowing firmer leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available.
Sci/Tech," Over three decades, Bob Klein amassed a fortune by building and financing low income housing. After his 14 year old son was diagnosed with diabetes in 2001, however, he redirected his considerable political clout and business savvy. The longtime Democrat has since become one of the biggest private patrons of human embryonic stem cell research  #151; medical technology that many scientists believe can someday cure a wide range of ailments, including diabetes."
World,"SHREWSBURY, Mass. - A carnival ride broke apart during a church fair Sunday, killing a man and injuring two other people..."
Business, The Canadian government will devote some of the proceeds from its sale of its 19 percent stake in oil company Petro Canada (PCA.
Sci/Tech,"Claiming grid technology continues to expand outside its traditional scientific and research markets, IBM on Friday is announced several grid-based commercial projects built on IBM platforms have been launched, including one at the US Environmental "
Sci/Tech,"GENEVA: Up to 15 hazardous substances are expected to be added to a  quot;watch list quot; regulating international trade in toxic industrial products and pesticides, the UN #39;s environmental agency said."
Sports,"(Editor #39;s note: Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy, one of the smartest and greatest coaches in NFL history, provides his thoughts about the players, the coaches and the games each week throughout the season."
Sports,"  The Baltimore Ravens rebounded from a stinging defeat by running over their hated rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jamal Lewis rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns and Chester Taylor added a "
World,"MARK Latham boiled over yesterday when questioned about the schooling of his three-year-old son. The Labor leader came under pressure amid confusion about whether his eldest boy, Oliver, would go to a private preschool."
Business,"The three major central banks will all be in focus this week, starting with the Federal Reserve tomorrow. The Federal open market committee meets to set the US interest "
Business,MOSCOW : Russia #39;s embattled Yukos oil giant said it had partly suspended its deliveries to China because its legal troubles have left it without cash to pay transport and customs costs.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp has released a patch for its latest critical rated security flaw affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software programmes."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Corp is charging its British iTunes customers 17 percent more per download than its European customers, a consumer watchdog group has said."
Sci/Tech,IBM plans to start shipping its PCs with a new chip designed to thwart hackers by safeguarding passwords and other sensitive identity information.
Sci/Tech,"A new feature in WebEx #39;s latest Web conferencing service has reporters and PowerPoint victims of all stripe a little nervous. The service being announced Monday, WebEx Sales Center, includes an Attention Indicator "
Sports,"Bart Bryant won his first PGA Tour event Sunday, closing with a 3-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over Patrick Sheehan at the Texas Open."
Sports,"From the supposedly sublime skills of the galacticos, Real Madrid have plunged into the ridiculous: on Saturday night they crashed to a 1-0 defeat at Espanyol."
World," Iran reacted yesterday with defiance to a tough resolution from the United Nations atomic watchdog, rejecting calls to halt sensitive nuclear activities and threatening to block tough inspections if the issue was referred to the Security Council "
World,"ISTANBUL - A bomb placed under a Turkish police car exploded on Sunday, wounding 14 people at a concert venue in southern Turkey, state-run Anatolian news agency reported."
Sci/Tech," As millions buy increasingly powerful cell phones, many companies are racing to develop video games to take advantage of the newfound portability."
Sports," Make it 17 victories in a row and counting for the New England Patriots. Despite a sometimes sloppy performance, the Super Bowl champions defeated the sputtering Arizona Cardinals 23 12 on Sunday."
Sports, Jerry Rice probably didn't figure his team first attitude would lead to the end of his NFL record receptions streak.
World, Indonesians began voting on Monday in a landmark election expected to remove President Megawati Sukarnoputri and install an ex general who has vowed firmer leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.
World, Indonesians began voting on Monday in a  landmark election expected to remove President Megawati  Sukarnoputri and install an ex general who has vowed firmer  leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.
Sports,The Colts' Edgerrin James's two touchdowns and 124 yards rushing plus Reggie Wayne's 119 yards receiving with two scores produces an impressive 31-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.
Sports,Moises Alou's tiebreaking two-run double in the ninth gives the Cubs a 5-1 victory over the Reds Sunday for their sixth win in seven games.
Sports,"For the second time in 10 years, the National Hockey League has closed its doors. In 1994, we were a nation unprepared -- how do you fill the void of turning the TV on once or twice a winter for five minutes or so to watch a game? -- but, this time around, I'm taking a different tack:"
Business,Shares in Air New Zealand were placed in a trading halt before NZX opened this morning. Air NZ requested its shares be placed on the halt ahead of a High Court announcement on the airline #39;s proposed tie-up with Qantas.
Business," TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd. (2618.HK), China #39;s fourth largest handset maker, said Sunday it will list by way of introduction on the Hong Kong main board on Sept."
Business,"As an environmentalist with more than 30 years of activism under my belt, I am generally not vulnerable to complacency. But if there is any area of environmental concern I tend to feel is well in hand it is the Great Lakes."
Business,"THE Government would prefer competition in the media industry, but last week #39;s merger deal between Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and MediaCorp underlined the reality of the limitations of the market here, especially for television."
Sci/Tech,A 24-year-old Romanian cheats a California computer equipment distributor out of \$10 million. An Australian teenager causes a release of raw sewage by hacking into a treatment plants system.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer last week released a security patch for its Mac OS X iChat instant messaging client, which contains a flaw that hackers could use to takeover a person #39;s computer."
Sports,"OSCAR de la Hoyas dreams of becoming the world middleweight champion were ended in Las Vegas on Saturday night by two bodyshots from Bernard Hopkins, as his step up in weight proved too much."
Sports,Yousuf Youhana has played many outstanding innings but few will have given him more pleasure than that which took Pakistan to a three-wicket victory over their fiercest rivals here yesterday.
Sports,"Tottenham climbed to fifth place on 10 points, six behind Arsenal and two short of Chelsea, who have been held goalless in their last two league games."
World," Sudanese President Omar el Bashir said Sunday he isn #39;t afraid of threatened sanctions by the United Nations.  quot;We are afraid neither of the UN nor of its resolution, quot; el Bashir was quoted as saying by state run television."
World,Chancellor Gerhard Schrder #39;s ruling Social Democrats were dealt a heavy blow yesterday by voters in two east German states where anger at high unemployment and economic reforms 
World,The political future of Northern Ireland remains uncertain after the failure of three days of negotiations between Unionists and republicans which ended in acrimony at the weekend.
World,"Kampala - Ugandan helicopter gunships and ground troops attacked a rebel hideout in southern Sudan, killing at least 25 insurgents and capturing seven others, an army spokesperson said on Sunday."
World,"LAHORE, Sept 18: Mrs Nusrat Shahbaz, wife, and Javeria and Rabia, daughters of PML-N President Mian Shahbaz Sharif, arrived here on Saturday morning for a two-month stay."
World,PESHAWAR: A judicial commission formed by the Muttahida Majilis-e-Amal government has suggested amendments to the Nizam-e-Adal Regulations of 1999 in the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer browser continues to lose users to rivals such as Firefox and Opera, a Web analytics firm said Thursday."
Sports,LONDON: Chelsea were held to a 0-0 home draw by Tottenham Hotspur yesterday and remain two points behind champions Arsenal in second place after the weekends Premier League action.
Sports,"TAMPA, Florida (Ticker) -- Coach Jon Gruden benched Brad Johnson in favor of Chris Simms , but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still couldn #39;t reach the end zone."
Sports,Martin rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns to become the New York Jets  #39; all-time leading rusher as the Jets posted a 34-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers .
World,NEO-NAZI parties made sweeping gains in vital regional elections in Germany last night to further tarnish the countrys image and plunge Chancellor Gerhard Schrders ruling coalition party into fresh crisis.
Business,"Shares of Air New Zealand Ltd., the country #39;s largest airline, were halted pending a High Court ruling on plans for an alliance with Australia #39;s Qantas Airways Ltd."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Rampant Europe  retained the Ryder Cup after dominating the last-day singles  matches on Sunday to beat the United States by a record 18-1/2  points to 9-1/2."
World," Playing on the fear factor, Vice President Dick Cheney suggested in a campaign speech there might be another terrorist attack on the United States if John Kerry were in the White House. President Bush's opponents' are raising their own worst fears, including the potential for more wars during a second Bush term."
World," For sheer political drama, few spectacles can match the sight of two men going toe to toe before tens of millions of television viewers, slugging it out for the most powerful job on Earth."
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., (Sports Network) - Washington  Redskins starting quarterback Mark Brunell suffered an injured  left hamstring in Sunday's 20-14 loss to the New York Giants."
World," The Iraqi prime minister insisted Sunday that the raging insurgency   which has claimed 300 lives in the last week alone and resulted in a wave of kidnappings   will not delay January elections, promising the vote will strike a ""major blow"" against the violent opposition.    Meanwhile, a grisly videotape posted on a Web site showed the beheading of three hostages believed to be Iraqi Kurds accused by militants of cooperating with U.S..."
Business,"com September 19, 2004, 3:00 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Business,Crude oil prices may fall this week as companies including Royal Dutch/Shell Group restart platforms and tankers resume shipments in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ivan 
Business,The City watchdog today played down reports that it had concerns about Abbey National suitor Banco Santander Central Hispano. The Financial Services Authority confirmed 
Business,Singapore #39;s largest broadcaster MediaCorp and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) on Friday signed agreements to merge their mass-market television and free newspaper operations in a bid to stem losses.
Sports,"Bernard Hopkins, the blue collar champion from the streets of Philadelphia, demolished Oscar De La Hoya, the long-time American golden boy, with a clinical left hook to the liver in "
Sports,"Tickets for this  #39;more than a cricket match #39; sold out in three hours when placed on sale back in May. But while most appeared to have gone to India #39;s supporters, it was Pakistan #39;s "
Sports,"Bill Parcells is always toughest on his teams after they win, especially when they win ugly. That means the next eight days could be excruciating for the Dallas Cowboys."
World,Millions of Indonesians vote Monday in an historic run-off presidential election amid doubts whoever is elected will solve the country #39;s chronic problems.
World,Uganda says its army has killed at least 25 fighters from the Lord #39;s Resistance Army (LRA) in an operation to capture rebel leader Joseph Kony.
World,"AT least 17 Muslim pilgrims died and 38 others were injured when a bus in which they were travelling plummeted into a deep ravine in eastern Pakistan, police said today."
World,"New Delhi, Sept. 17 (NNN): The Union Cabinet on Friday morning cleared the ordinance to repeal the controversial anti-terror law, the Prevention of Terrorism Act(POTA)."
World,"Sept 17, Colombo: While welcoming Norway #39;s role in the peace process, President Chandrika Kumaratunga accused the LTTE of  #39;indecision over commencement of talks."
World," President Nursultan Nazarbayev's party took an early lead in Parliament elections Sunday, and his daughter's new party was running second, lending credence to suspicions of plans for a family dynasty."
Sports, Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co MVP Steve McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31 17 in National Football League play at Nashville on Sunday.
World," Tropical Storm Jeanne killed at least 50 people in Haiti after battering the neighboring Dominican Republic with its lashing winds and deadly storm surge before it pushed off into the open sea on Sunday, officials said."
World," KHARTOUM, Sudan (CP)   Sudan isn't afraid of a U.S. backed United Nations resolution threatening sanctions over the violence in Darfur, President Omar el Bashir was quoted as saying Sunday."
Sports," Bart Bryant won his first PGA Tour event Sunday, closing with a 3 under 67 for a three stroke victory over Patrick Sheehan at the Texas Open."
Sci/Tech,The chairman of a UN conference on climate change warns that poor countries need urgent help to stave off the effects of global warming.
Sci/Tech," U.S. Senate Commerce Committee  Chairman John McCain is pushing for up to  $1 billion in aid to  ensure consumers are not left in the dark when television  stations broadcast only new, crisp digital signals, according  to draft legislation obtained on Sunday."
Business,"s the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens in Houston today, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is - and for how little "
Business,Shares in Air New Zealand were placed in a trading halt before the New Zealand Stock Exchange opened this morning. Air NZ requested its shares be placed on the halt before a High Court announcement on the 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is looking for additional European-based firms to file challenges against the European Union #39;s US\$600 million ruling against the software giant.
World,Iraq #39;s interim prime minister declared Sunday that January elections would be held on schedule and asserted that American and Iraqi government troops were winning the war against an increasingly bold insurgency.
World, Indonesians began voting on Monday in a landmark election expected to remove President Megawati Sukarnoputri and install an ex general who has vowed firmer leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.
World,"JERUSALEM Prime Minister Ariel Sharon warned on Sunday that Israel would retaliate against Palestinian rockets, even if they were fired from civilian areas, and an arms manufacturer said Israel had installed a radar system in a border town to warn of such "
Sci/Tech,"The game business has come to rely on sequels, even more so than Hollywood. While thats good news for their revenues, its bad for the independent developers who built the industry."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft to Share Software Code Microsoft plans to announce that it will give dozens of governments and international agencies access to the programming code in its Office desktop software.
Sci/Tech,"A recent flood of fake Citibank e-mail messages demonstrates the growing arsenal of tricks used by online ""phishers."""
Sports, Jets Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae broke his right hand in Sunday's 34 28 win against the San Diego Chargers.
World, Rampant Europe retained the Ryder Cup after dominating the last day singles matches on Sunday to beat the United States by a record 18 1/2 points to 9 1/2.
Sci/Tech," U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John McCain is pushing for up to  #36;1 billion in aid to ensure consumers are not left in the dark when television stations broadcast only new, crisp digital signals, according to draft legislation obtained on Sunday."
World, Hu Jintao became the undisputed leader of China as the country completed its first orderly transfer of power in the communist era on Sunday with the departure of former President Jiang Zemin from his top military post  #151; giving a new generation a freer hand to run the world's most populous nation.
World, Senators from both parties urged the Bush administration on Sunday to make a realistic assessment of the situation in Iraq and adjust its policies aimed at pacifying the country.
World, Colombia blamed Marxist FARC  rebels on Sunday for killing at least five Venezuelan soldiers  and an oil engineer in one of the deadliest attacks in recent  years on the two country's jungle border.
Business,"As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is."
Sports,"J.P. Sniezek makes the first catch of his career, a 39-yard completion, and then boots a field goal to lift Gonzaga over Georgetown Prep."
Sports,"DeShaun Foster runs well when he #39;s angry and he was angry Sunday. So were his Carolina Panthers teammates. On Monday night, the Panthers admit they stunk it up in a 24-14 home loss to the Packers."
Sports," Europe again proved to be the best in the Ryder Cup Sunday with its biggest romp over the Americans. The final blow was a scene all too familiar at Oakland Hills: With the cup already won, Padraig Harrington made a 25 foot par putt on the 18th hole of the last match that only counted in the record books."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available.
World, Indonesians voted on Monday in a landmark election expected to remove President Megawati Sukarnoputri and install an ex general who has vowed firmer leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.
Sports, Hee Won Han made a 4 foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Lorie Kane and win the Safeway Classic on Sunday.
Sports, Next weekend's inaugural Chinese Grand  Prix could be the most significant race in the history of  Formula One.
World, Indonesians voted on Monday in a  landmark election expected to remove President Megawati  Sukarnoputri and install an ex general who has vowed firmer  leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.
World," Michael Imperioli and Drea de Matteo, who played a hard luck mob couple whose relationship ended badly on the HBO drama ""The Sopranos,"" won drama series supporting actor and actress Emmys Sunday.    The stars of two departing series captured the comedy supporting actor and actress awards: David Hyde Pierce for ""Frasier,"" which ended its 11 year run, and Cynthia Nixon for ""Sex and the City,"" which wrapped a six year run..."
World, Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available...
Business," Australian metal recycler Sims Group Ltd. (SMS.AU) on Monday raised its profit outlook by some 23, saying it expects first quarter earnings to exceed A $50 million."
Sports,"F the Red Sox thought they could come into Yankee Stadium and change the direction of the American League East race, they have another thought coming."
Sports,"Redskins decided to rebuild their once-proud NFC East teams, they went to the recycling bin. The Redskins brought back Joe Gibbs, the man who led them to three Super Bowls before leaving to make a dent in NASCAR."
World,MPs have announced a new inquiry into family courts and whether parents are treated fairly over issues such as custody or contact with their children.
World,Colombia blamed Marxist FARC rebels on Sunday for killing at least five Venezuelan soldiers and an oil engineer in one of the deadliest attacks in recent years on the two country #39;s jungle border.
Sci/Tech,"Oprah Winfrey surprised each of her 276-person studio audience this week with their own new Pontiac G6 car. The cars, which retail for \$US28,000 (\$NZ43,189) were donated by Pontiac."
Sports,"Camacho made the gesture yesterday, but it was knocked back by Perez - despite one of the worst weeks in his reign. The two men will meet on Monday to address Madrid #39;s current problems which have come to a head in the past week."
Sports,"Europe has defeated the United States by a record margin in the 35th Ryder Cup team golf tournament. Lee Westwood of England ensured the Europeans would retain the trophy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with a 1-up victory Sunday over American Kenny Perry."
World,Hu Jintao became China #39;s undisputed leader yesterday as the world #39;s most populous nation completed its first orderly transfer of power in the communist era.
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard #39;s push to forge a closer alliance with the United States and his strong rhetoric on the war on terror have only added to his negative image among Asian voters and Asia at large.
Business,"PeopleSoft has quadrupled the size of the minimum severance package for its employees and doubled it for executives, as Oracle #39;s hostile bid got a recent boost in the courts."
Business,"Guangdong police have started accepting permanent residence applications from foreigners, Shenzhen Daily reported on Monday. The provincial public security department had issued "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s business strategy manager for Europe, Wilfried Grommen, said  quot;It #39;s really important for us at this stage that we have this major extension of the GSP."
Sci/Tech,Oprah Winfrey #39;s now-famous Pontiac giveaway last Monday spiked traffic to her Web site - and also drove viewers to Pontiac #39;s online site.
Sci/Tech,The World #39;s leading portal website Yahoo.com will blaze its trial in the digital music market launching an online music service by the end of this year.
Sports,Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer led the praise for his  quot;tremendous quot; Europe team after their crushing 18-9 defeat of the USA at Oakland Hills.
Sports,David Beckham was dropped for the first time in his Real Madrid career as his club completed a demoralising week with a 1-0 defeat at Espanyol in which two Real players were sent off and three penalties missed.
Sports,"Tottenham has held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw, while Everton beat Middlesbrough 1-0 and Newcastle downed Southampton 2-1. Chelsea dominated the contest at Stamford Bridge, but with England goalkeeper Paul Robinson "
Sports,"The extra point is supposed to be a routine play. When you think about it, a lot of it is muscle memory. Snap, hold and a short kick by a former soccer player."
World,"Negotiations to restore Northern Irelands power-sharing administration appear have ended without producing a deal, it was claimed today."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 19, 2004 - An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in Gaza City late Sunday, residents said, killing a senior Hamas militant leader, the latest Israeli attack in the territory it plans to leave next year."
World,"More than 100 students and teachers have been adducted in Nepal, reported China Radio International Monday morning. Reports said suspected rebels kidnapped 49 students from "
World,"Australia, expecting record earnings from commodity exports this fiscal year, increased its forecast a second time as soaring oil prices boost energy sales 38 percent."
World,"MEXICO CITY-After months of drawn-out negotiations, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi Friday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Mexican President Vicente Fox."
Sports,"Both Bernard Hopkins and Oscar de la Hoya, in the days leading up to their fight, had expressed hope that their respective careers might be defined by Saturday night #39;s events at the MGM Grand Garden Arena."
Sports,"Marat Safin of Russia smiles at the awarding ceremony during the finals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing September 19, 2004."
Sports,"The debate stoked by Southern football fans all summer long seems fairly hilarious now. The question -- you remember it -- was, which will be the better conference, the SEC or the new ACC?"
Business,New Zealand #39;s High Court on Monday rejected a proposed alliance between the country #39;s flag carrier and Australian rival airline Qantas.
Business,"The three years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have been treacherous for airline employees. Thousands have lost their jobs and many of the rest have felt the squeeze on their daily lives as airlines slashed pay and benefits."
Business,"MANAMA: A \$1.3 billion (BD491 million) combined power, water and petrochemical plant is to be built in Bahrain. The project will create about 3,500 jobs during its construction and 500 in the long-term."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s only captive great white shark made history this week when she ate several salmon fillets, marking the first time that a white shark in captivity "
Sports,Chelsea missed the chance to go level on points with Arsenal at the top of English soccer #39;s Premiership by drawing 0-0 at home with Tottenham.
Sports,When the Giants #39; defensive players walked off the field after the Washington Redskins embarrassed them with an easy touchdown drive in the first quarter Sunday 
World,BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said elections would be held as planned in January even as a grisly video surfaced yesterday purporting to show militants sawing off the heads of three Iraqi members of a Kurdish party for co-operating with 
World,"The party of Kazakhstan #39;s President Nursultan Nazarbayev is leading in parliamentary elections, according to early results, and his daughter #39;s party is in second place, the Associated Press reported."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia #39;s former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim has no plans to rejoin the all-powerful ruling party after his surprise release from jail this month, the official Bernama news agency said yesterday."
World," Voters in two east German states angry over high unemployment and cuts in social programs handed a rebuke Sunday to Germany's two biggest parties, giving big gains to far right and former Communist groups, projections showed."
Sports," Saints running back Deuce McAllister lasted just a handful of plays before spraining his right ankle against San Francisco, one of several prominent players who got hurt Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Killer whales get the superstar treatment every summer off the Washington coast, where tourists fill up whale watch boats to catch a glimpse of the majestic animals. Now, researchers are studying whether all the attention could be a bad thing."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., (Reuters) - Bernhard Langer said  he would consider staying on as European Ryder Cup captain  after guiding them to a record victory over the U.S."
Sports,"World number one Vijay Singh, golf #39;s hottest player over the last 18 months, was named the 2004 PGA Tour player of the year yesterday."
World,A Catholic priest accused of participating in Rwanda's genocide will go on trial at the UN war crimes court.
World,The military command in charge of training Iraqi forces has fewer than half of its permanent headquarters personnel in place.
World,"China's president, Hu Jintao, replaced Jiang Zemin as the country's military chief to complete the first orderly transfer of power in Communist Party history."
World, Senators from both parties urged the Bush administration on Sunday to make a realistic assessment of the situation in Iraq and adjust its policies aimed at pacifying the country. But Bush readied a firm defense of his Iraq policy   and a sharp new attack on rival John Kerry's stance   for a speech Monday...
Sports,Ralph Friedgen continues to stand behind quarterback Joel Statham despite his three first-half interceptions in Maryland's 19-16 overtime loss at West Virginia on Saturday.
Business,"eonard Robinson, who put in 30 years as a mechanic at Pan American World Airways, has a message for his counterparts at US Airways, Delta, United and other struggling airlines pressing "
Business," Russia #39;s Yukos oil company is suspending oil exports to the Chinese National Petroleum Corp. because it cannot afford to pay transport expenses, a news agency reported Sunday."
Business,Marks  amp; Spencer experienced poor summer trading and is expected to announce terms for its 2.3bn tender offer substantially below the 400p per share that billionaire Philip Green was prepared to pay to take over the ailing retailer two months ago.
Sports,Houston #39;s Robby McWilliams continued his steady play at the 80th annual Greater Houston City Amateur by carding his second consecutive 69 to tie Steven Colwick for the top spot after two rounds of play.
Sports,"As many times as the Dallas Cowboys hurt themselves with penalties, turnovers and missed opportunities, the Cleveland Browns somehow outdid them."
World,"The Sudanese gov #39;t agreed to observe the UN resolution on Darfur, avoiding threatened sanctions to their oil industry. But it says the resolution is unfair and unjust to Sudan."
Sci/Tech,"RFID tags, the dime-sized devices that can track inventory from the factory to the store, are being embraced as one of the hottest of new technologies. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-TheWashington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"In a move to retain employees, PeopleSoft quadruples the size of the minimum severance package for employees."
Business,The Russian oil giant Yukos said on Sunday that it would immediately reduce some of its rail exports of crude oil to China. It appears to be the first time that Yukos #39;s 
Sports,"Nearly an hour after knocking out Oscar De La Hoya in the ninth round Saturday night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins "
Sports,"South Korea #39;s Hee-Won Han edged out Canadian Lorie Kane in a sudden-death play-off to win the Safeway Classic. Han shot a 67 to finish on nine under, a score matched by Kane with her 70, but Han then birdied "
Sports,"The St. Louis Rams had spent the better part of the first half watching Michael Vick run circles around them. Surprisingly, they watched the normally accommodating Falcons run defense put the clamps on Marshall Faulk."
World,"Far-right parties made their strongest showing in six years in German state elections on Sunday, as voters reacted against Chancellor Gerhard Schrder #39;s governing party after sharp cutbacks in welfare benefits."
World," Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who's kept a low profile since last month's twin suicide bombing in southern Israel, made a surprise visit to Egypt on Sunday, but he deflated Egyptian efforts to bring Palestinian factions together."
Business," Hotel workers in Washington D.C.,  San Francisco and Los Angeles on Sunday held out the threat of  a strike, but have told management they will resume contract  talks, a D.C. union official said."
Sci/Tech,"An Internet company has agreed to forgive \$17 million in customers' bills as part of an agreement with the government, the Federal Trade Commission announced Monday."
Business,"Qantas Airways Ltd. #39;s proposed alliance with Air New Zealand Ltd. was rejected by New Zealand #39;s High Court, the latest blow in the carriers #39; two-year attempt to team up to cut costs and ward off airlines such as Emirates."
Business,"The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in "
Sci/Tech,"The biggest attraction for customers, said IDC analyst Alex Slawsby, is that RIM has provided QWERTY text-input capabilities in the Blackberry 7100t device."
World,"TV footage dated on Sept. 19 shows 18 soldiers from the Iraqi National Guard were kidnapped by An Islamist group, who threatened to kill the hostages if a Shiite radical militia commander is not released within 48 hours."
World,"In the hidden ravines and forbidding, dust-colored mountains of a remote border region near Afghanistan, about 25,000 Pakistani troops are battling hundreds "
World,"They gathered under the pink walls of the Royal Oak Inn, then marched here to this gentle vale to claim their slice of new freedom."
Sports," Colin Montgomerie looked out of place only once Sunday at the Ryder Cup. During the closing ceremonies, he walked self consciously onto the stage without a female companion."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The worst U.S.  defeat in Ryder Cup history was dumped at the feet of the  team's leading three players, who buckled under the weight of  expectation and the force of a European juggernaut."
World,"A cannabis-like chemical may be important for normal pregnancy, researchers believe."
Business,"Trying to head off growing competition from open-source rivals, Microsoft is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints."
Business,"People who own something valuable, like a house, want to protect themselves against financial loss. Natural disasters like fire, storms or flooding can damage or destroy valuable possessions."
Sports," Bernard Hopkins, the 39 year old boxing rebel without pause, not only continues to defy age but conventional fistic logic."
World,"Iraq #39;s stagnant economy and lack of employment opportunities are feeding instability in the violence-torn country, hindering prospects for prosperity, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Monday."
World,"An Iraqi group said it killed three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), which cooperates with the Iraqi government, and posted a video tape on its web site of the apparent beheadings."
World,A videotape posted on a website linked to Iraqi militants shows the beheading of three hostages believed to be members of the Kurdistan Democratic party.
World," CAIRO, Egypt (AP)   Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who's kept a low profile since last month's twin suicide bombing in southern Israel, made a surprise visit to Egypt on Sunday, but he deflated Egyptian efforts to bring Palestinian factions together."
World, BEIJING (AP)   Hu Jintao became the undisputed leader of China as the country completed its first orderly transfer of power in the communist era Sunday with the departure of former president Jiang Zemin from his top military post   giving a new generation a freer hand to run the world's most populous nation.
Business,The High Court at Auckland today ruled against the proposed tie-up of Air New Zealand and its Australian competitor Qantas. Air NZ and Qantas were appealing an earlier Commerce Commission ruling that blocked their proposed alliance.
Business, Australian fertilizer company Incitec Pivot Ltd. (IPL.AU) said Monday it is part of a group selected to complete a feasibility study into the construction of an ammonia and urea manufacturing complex in Brunei.
Business,"China Power International Development Ltd., a unit of China #39;s fifth-biggest electricity generator, plans to raise as much as HK\$2."
Business, Sony Corp has conceded to demands from its consortium partners to reduce fees it would get from managing Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc.
Sports,"  So what if it #39;s only the Chargers following the Bengals, one perennial NFL nonentity after another? So what if the Chargers are mostly a one man show?"
World,"Jiang, whose term was to have run until 2007, resigned at a meeting of the ruling Communist Partys Central Committee that ended yesterday."
World,"Singapore has issued another warning about terrorists #39; intentions to attack soft targets in the city-state following the deadly bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, reports said today."
Sports," Hal Sutton certainly has the ball coach schtick down pat. He can recruit talent, chew players out, pat them on the back and toss out one liners with the best of them."
Sports,"BIRMINGHAM, England (CMC) - Yousuf Youhana stroked an unbeaten half-century and helped Pakistan into the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals with an edgy three-wicket win over India at Edgbaston yesterday."
Sports,"Six weeks ago, the rookie Erik Coleman hoped to make the Jets #39; roster on special teams. After a 34-28 victory over the Chargers on Sunday, the Jets are undefeated, and Coleman, now a starting safety, is a big reason."
World,The remnants of Hurricane Ivan set off a two-mile-long mudslide that left at least three dead and a North Carolina community devastated.
World," Tropical Storm Jeanne brought raging floodwaters to Haiti, killing at least 90 people in the battered nation and leaving dozens of Haitian families huddled on rooftops as the storm pushed further out into the open seas on Sunday, officials said.    Floods tore through the northwestern coastal town of Gonaives and surrounding areas, covering crops and turning roads into rivers..."
Sports," 1902  #151; Chicago's Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox's first no hitter, beating Detroit 2 0."
World," The campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry tentatively have agreed to a series of three debates that both sides hope will give them momentum in the closing weeks of the presidential election campaign, a person familiar with the debate negotiations said Sunday night."
Business," The dollar made slight gains on Monday  as traders prepared for a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting this  week, where a rate rise is widely expected and the market will  be looking for signals on future policy intentions."
Business,Qantas Airways chief executive Geoff Dixon today said it was time for the airline to move on now its proposed alliance with Air New Zealand had been rejected by the New Zealand High Court.
Business,"The spike in oil prices in recent months is stoking heated arguments between market players, who blame each other for the lack of production capacities that has been exposed by strong global demand."
Business,Capital Radio Plc and GWR Group Plc #39;s merger discussions may enlarge the UK #39;s largest commercial radio broadcaster and create a bigger competitor for Chrysalis Group Plc and Emap Plc.
Sci/Tech,Consumer goods companies #39; top tech projects have often served as harbingers of the next wave of must-have technologies. Enterprise-resource-planning and customer-relationship 
Sports,Bart Bryant shot a three-under 69 Sunday for a 19-under 261 total to capture his first career PGA Tour title at the Texas Open. Patrick Sheehan closed with a 66 to take second place at 19-under-par 261.
Sports,Pakistan go into the last four of the ICC Champions Trophy after holding their nerve against Asian arch-rivals India at Edgbaston.
World, A defiant Iran yesterday rejected a resolution by the UN atomic watchdog calling for a halt to sensitive nuclear work and threatened to block tough inspections if the issue was referred to the Security Council.
World,Indonesians cast their ballots today in the country #39;s first democratic presidential election. The vote will cap months of polls and finally consign decades of dictatorship to history.
World," Australia wants to base counter terrorism teams in Southeast Asia, the government said on Monday as it traded blows with opposition Labor over the best way to wage the war on terror ahead of an Oct. 9 election."
World,JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the Israeli Army to prepare itself for an evacuation under fire from the Gaza Strip where a Palestinian militant was shot dead in a botched bombing Sunday.
World,"Kathmandu, Sept 19 (PTI) Suspected maoist rebels have abducted more than 100 students and teachers from three schools in western and eastern districts of Nepal over the weekend, media reports said today."
Business,AUCKLAND: National flag carrier Air New Zealand said it had lost a court bid to win approval for an alliance with its Australian competitor Qantas.
Business,China #39;s Commerce Minister Bo Xilai (  ) urged the US and other countries to live up to World Trade Organization agreements and refrain from seeking limits on Chinese textile exports when global quotas expire next year.
Sci/Tech,"A9.com Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., last week launched a search site that will compete with Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,"Less than two weeks after US District Judge Vaughn Walker gave Oracle an important victory over the Justice Department, PeopleSoft Inc."
Sports,"He #39;s a cool guy, a borderline lunatic, someone who can jam the hell out of a Strat. He #39;s got a temper that #39;s quicker than Michael Vick and spent some time last week talking football "
World,"Iran said yesterday that demands from the UN atomic watchdog to freeze all uranium enrichment work that can be used for nuclear weapons were  quot;illegal, quot; but left open the possibility it was ready to negotiate on the issue."
World,Germany #39;s mainstream political parties were sharply rebuffed yesterday when voters in two regional elections in formerly communist East Germany handed extremists their best results in years.
Business," The dollar made slight gains on Monday as traders prepared for a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting this week, where a rate rise is widely expected and the market will be looking for signals on future policy intentions."
Business," Asian stocks were mostly higher on Monday, led by electronics and telecoms firms, while oil extended gains and the dollar edged up ahead of an expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate rise on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, America Online announced the launch of an online shopping site it says will provide and easy and fast way to compare products from thousands of online merchants.
Sports,"The New England Patriots wins their 17th game in a row on Sunday, 23-12, over the Arizona Cardinals, but the day belonged to a fallen American patriot."
Sports,The Cowboys needed two things to avert an 0-2 start against the Browns on Sunday: defensive grit and the coaching of Bill Parcells.
World," The campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry tentatively have agreed to a series of three debates that both sides hope will give them momentum in the closing weeks of the presidential election campaign, a person familiar with the debate negotiations said Sunday night..."
Business,"Qantas Airways Ltd. #39;s proposed alliance with Air New Zealand Ltd. was rejected by New Zealand #39;s High Court, the latest blow in the carriers #39; two-year attempt to team up to cut costs "
Business,Lawyers who file frivolous lawsuits would be hit with financial penalties under legislation moving through Congress. Supporters say the bill would protect businesses from being threatened with lawsuits that have no merit.
Business,"HSH Nordbank was pursuing legal proceedings against Barclays to recoup losses on investments, a spokesperson for the German state-owned bank said yesterday."
Sports," Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hurled a ceremonial first pitch at the game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, with Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui serving as catcher."
Sports,Michael Vick lead Atlanta over the visiting St. Louis Rams at the Georgia Dome to a 34-17 win. The Falcons are now 2-0...and feeling good about both sides of the both.
World,"A bomb exploded under a police car at a pop concert Sunday in southern Turkey, injuring at least 14 people, the prime minister #39;s office said."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: As mentioned the Prime Minister is also in northern Australia and his focus is also on national security, although he #39;s under attack for his initial opposition to the Coalition #39;s \$600 family payment."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Sep 20 (PID) - President General Pervez Musharraf is visiting New York from 19-24 September to attend the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly."
World,"A hitherto unknown Islamist group has threatened to kill 18 captured Iraqi soldiers if authorities do not release an aide to Shi #39;ite rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr within 48 hours, Arab television Al Jazeera reported on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," The number of new viruses and  worms aimed at Microsoft Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> ubiquitous Windows  operating system rose 400 percent between January and June from  the same year earlier period, leading computer security company  Symantec said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Releases beta software to protect company networks used by outside contractors and telecommuters.
Business,"After three postponements, the first criminal trial involving former energy giant Enron Corp. is finally scheduled to begin today in federal court in Houston."
Sci/Tech,"Georgian Defense Minister Georgi Baramidze said in Tbilsi that a Russian aircraft crossed into the Georgian region of Shatili on 19 September, near the border with Chechnya."
Sports,Bryant closed out the Texas Open with a 3-under 67 Sunday to claim his first PGA Tour victory by three strokes against Patrick Sheehan.
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH -- Shayne Graham booted a 39-yard field goal with two seconds left, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 16-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins."
Sports,"  A half hour after helping the Seahawks hold onto a 10 6 victory over Tampa Bay yesterday, defensive end Grant Wistrom sat at his locker half dressed, constantly swatting a steady drip of sweat "
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19: As the UN General Assembly began its 59th session, calls for the reform and expansion of the UN Security Council have gained new momentum with more nations staking "
World,"WASHINGTON, Sept 19: With the transfer of 35 prisoners to Pakistan on Saturday, only three Pakistani prisoners have been left at the US Navy #39;s prison facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."
Sci/Tech,Do you have a compelling search marketing success story? Here's an opportunity to tell your story at the upcoming Search Engine Strategies conference in Stockholm. 
Sci/Tech," America Online, the world's largest Internet service provider on Monday launched an overhauled online shopping center it hopes will help it keep pace with competitive offerings by Yahoo Inc., Google Inc.  and Shopping.com, executives said."
Sci/Tech," The number of new viruses and worms aimed at Microsoft Corp.'s  ubiquitous Windows operating system rose 400 percent between January and June from the same year earlier period, leading computer security company Symantec said on Sunday."
Sports, Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and  two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co MVP Steve  McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans  31 17 in National Football League play at Nashville Sunday.
Sci/Tech," America Online, the world's largest  Internet service provider on Monday launched an overhauled  online shopping center it hopes will help it keep pace with  competitive offerings by Yahoo Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=YHOO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">YHOO.O</A>, Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=GOOG.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">GOOG.O</A> and Shopping.com, executives said."
Business,Qantas has decided that it will not appeal against a New Zealand High Court decision stopping it from forming an alliance with Air New Zealand.
Business,A criminal trial scheduled to start Monday involving former Enron Corp. executives may shine a rare and potentially harsh spotlight on the inner workings 
Business,"Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of the UK banking giant, is being sued over claims it failed to properly manage a portfolio of bonds."
Business,"China #39;s efforts to slow economic growth by reining in investment in industries such as steel and cement were working, said vice-premier Huang Ju, suggesting further measures, such as an interest rate rise, might be unnecessary."
Sci/Tech,"When was the last time you heard about the browser wars? Well, they #39;re back. The reason: For the first time in more than seven years, Microsoft is losing Web browser market share."
Sci/Tech,"TBILISI (AFP) - Armed men abducted eight Georgian civilians in Georgia #39;s breakaway region of South Ossetia, an area that last month saw fighting between Tbilisi and Ossetian forces, police said."
Sci/Tech,  A judge is ordering Microsoft Corp. to pay  $112.5 million to attorneys who successfully sued the software maker for monopolizing a segment of California #39;s market.
Sports,SAN FRANCISCO: Baseballer Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run today when drilling a pitch from Jake Peavy into the left field seats in the third inning against the San Diego Padres.
Sports,"Until the closing minutes, Carson Palmer and AJ Feeley played like rookies, letting a ragged game come down to one play. Chad Johnson made it."
Sports,Players to watch: Steve McNair has completed 67.3 percent of his passes with five TD passes and zero interceptions in four starts vs.
World,An Iraqi group linked to al-Qaeda threatened to kill three Western hostages within 48 hours unless Iraqi women prisoners are freed.
World,"SINGAPORE intends to promote Islamic banking products to expand its reputation as a financial hub, and will collaborate with countries such as Malaysia and Brunei in this area."
World,"Suspected Maoist rebels have abducted more than 100 students and teachers from three schools in western and eastern districts of Nepal over the weekend, media reports said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," In an eWEEK interview, the Sun exec says he sees Solaris, Linux, Java and even Windows coexisting."
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft continues on the upgrade path despite the threat of a takeover by Oracle.
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co., Russia #39;s biggest oil exporter, will lower crude-oil deliveries to China National Petroleum Corp. this month and supply no oil in October because the Russian company "
Business,"On Sept. 21 a landmark trial will begin. At stake is no less than \$280 billion in what the feds claim is ill-gotten profits. As an industry, tobacco is no stranger to the courts."
Sci/Tech,"A bounty system for catching spammers would need to offer whistleblowers rewards of \$100,000 to \$250,000 to be effective, the Federal Trade Commission said."
Sports," Bart Bryant won his first PGA Tour title yesterday, closing with a 3 under par 67 for a three stroke victory over Patrick Sheehan at the Texas Open."
Sports,Ricardo Powell lasted just ten balls yesterday at London #39;s Brit Oval and his name will not figure among the inning #39;s top scorers.
Sports,WHY IT HAPPENED Tom Coughlin won his first game as Giants coach and immediately announced a fine amnesty for all Giants. Just kidding.
Sports,"Not even the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers #39; favorite rented mule, red-headed stepchild, and whipping boy rolled into one."
World,"Parties on the far right and left made gains in two state elections Sunday in Germany, with voters delivering a rebuke to Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s Social Democrats as he tries to rein in German welfare programs."
Sci/Tech,"TBILISI : Armed men abducted eight Georgian civilians in Georgia #39;s breakaway region of South Ossetia, an area that last month saw fighting between Tbilisi and Ossetian forces, police said."
Sci/Tech,"At long last, the noses of computer users have a purpose beyond holding up eyeglasses and balancing spoons. Thanks to a Canadian scientist, now you can use your nose to control your computer."
Sports,"It was hard to tell Sunday who was the biggest deer in the headlights - Chris Simms, the new Bucs quarterback, for now; or Jon Gruden, who threw him to the Seahawks."
World,"MARK Latham has stepped up his attack on the Howard Government #39;s approach to national security, calling it  quot;clumsy quot; and  quot;high-risk quot; and saying it showed no lessons were learned from the Iraq war."
World,"BBC, London, September 19: The wife of an American taken hostage with two others in Baghdad has appealed on television for their release."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted failings on the part of Russian Security Services. This, following last week #39;s school hostage crisis in the southern Russian town of Beslan."
World,Taiwan first lady Wu Shu-hen (  ) has demonstrated outstanding strength in the past few days in standing up to protect the nation #39;s dignity and integrity.
World,Manmohan Singh kicks off his eight-day foreign trip with a meeting with Tony Blair in London.
World, The campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are working on the final details for a series of presidential debates set to begin at the end of the month...
Sci/Tech,"Has the era of hands-free Web surfing arrived? Dmitry Gorodnichy, an inventor from the Institute of Information Technology in Ottawa, has developed a computer navigation system that relies on the movements of a users nose to direct a cursor."
Sports,There was no mystery ... no secret strategy ... no baited trap that snapped shut and changed the course of history #39;s most lucrative non-heavyweight fight.
Sports,"Kurt Busch claimed a stake in the points lead in the NASCAR Chase for the Nextel Cup yesterday, winning the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway."
World," The landmark trial of a Rwandan Roman Catholic priest accused of supervising the massacre of 2,000 of his Tutsi parishioners during the central African country's 1994 genocide opens at a UN court in Tanzania."
World," From the remote jungles of Papua to the high rises of Jakarta, Indonesia was staging landmark elections widely expected to see a former general unseat President Megawati Sukarnoputri."
Business,New Zealand's High Court halts attempts by Qantas and Air New Zealand to work together against low-cost carriers.
Business,"MCI, the troubled telecommunications company, has quietly begun shopping itself to potential buyers, executives involved in the sale process said."
Business,"Long given up for dead (or dying), Sun is turning its own business on its head by offering to integrate many different systems."
Sci/Tech,A survey of Internet vulnerabilities shows a sharp jump in attacks on Windows-based personal computers and a marked increase in commercially motivated threats.
Sci/Tech,eMusic is launching a revamped music download service that carries only music from independent labels.
Business,Q: I know you recommend index funds over most other mutual funds. But there #39;s no index fund available in my 401(k) plan. What can I do?
Sports,"In the end Sunday, there was no chance. Just time enough for a last stand at the Ryder Cup that was often determined, occasionally loud, but completely futile."
Sports,"The New York Yankees battered Pedro Martinez, chasing Boston out of town with their second rout in a row. Gary Sheffield, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada "
Sports, Edgerrin James rushed for 124 yards and scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns Sunday to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 31 17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Sports,"GREEN BAY, WIS. - Lovie Smith did not take long to fulfill his No. 1 goal of beating Green Bay. But the man who helped him do it wasn #39;t around afterward to celebrate."
Sports, The New Orleans Saints dodged a hurricane and the San Francisco 49ers and survived the loss of their biggest offensive weapon   Deuce McAllister.
World,Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Sunday elections would be held on schedule in January despite a surge in violence and more than a score of hostages under threat of death from insurgents.
Sports,"Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello has upset top seed Vince Spadea to win the hard court event in Delray Beach, Florida. Mello made his first appearance in an ATP final a memorable one, defeating the American 7-6 (7/2), 6-3."
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co., Russia #39;s biggest oil exporter, will cut deliveries to China #39;s biggest oil company next month after a government freeze on its bank accounts prevented it from paying railway bills."
Sports,"Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brian Lara Sunday scored in contrasting style to guide the West Indies to a five-wicket win over South Africa and into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy."
World,Indonesia has been staging landmark elections widely expected to see a former general unseat President Megawati Sukarnoputri. Megawati faces her former security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the presidential 
Business,Washington investors have just two more days to exorcise their investment in US Airways before shares of the Arlington airline are exiled to the land of the living dead.
Business,"Oil giant Yukos says it is halting two-thirds of its 150,000 barrel a day exports to China because of its financial troubles."
World,"Oil giant Yukos is halting two-thirds of its exports to China because of its financial troubles, a move which could raise oil prices."
World,"Ethnic Ingush in Kartsa, Russia, wait in fear for possible reprisals after the mass killings in Beslan."
Business,SYDNEY: Qantas Airways Ltd today it would not appeal a New Zealand court decision that knocked back a proposed alliance with Air New Zealand Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"Annual global semiconductor sales growth will probably fall by half in 2005 and memory chip sales could collapse as a supply glut saps prices, world-leading memory chip maker Samsung Electronics said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"THE GERMAN teenager who wrote the Sasser worm is being trained as a security software programmer and given a job. Sven Jaschan, 18, has been taken on by the Securepoint computer outfit in northern Germany."
Sci/Tech,Men have always slept around and new research suggests primitive man traveled far from home to do it. Scientists have been looking into ancient sexual dalliances and human migration patterns by virtue of the 
Sports,"Roger Clemens could scarcely contain his glee, practically skipping off the mound and pumping his fist after his final strikeout of the night."
Business,The dollar rose against the yen and the euro in London on expectations the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates tomorrow and signal it plans further increases.
Business,SYDNEY: Australian flag-carrier Qantas said it was disappointed a proposed alliance with Air New Zealand had been rejected by New Zealand #39;s High Court but ruled out appealing the decision.
Business,"Growth in chip sales is set to halve next year due to a glut in the market, Korean chipmaker Samsung has warned. The firm said memory chips were in for a slowdown, with prices for flash memory set to fall as much as 40 in the three months to September."
Business,Prosecutors have widened a probe into Hynix Semiconductor on suspicion of illegally channeling funds to several of its affiliates via rigging of its accounting books in 1999.
Business,"Struggling air carrier US Airways (UAIRQ.OQ: Quote, Profile, Research) may petition a bankruptcy court to impose temporary concessions on its unionized workers in the event they fail to agree quickly enough to cost savings "
Business,"America Online, the world #39;s largest Internet service provider on Monday launched an overhauled online shopping center it hopes will help it keep pace with competitive offerings by Yahoo Inc."
Business,"The governor #39;s plan to move up county tax collections next year could unravel what was supposed to be a smooth, noncombative wrap-up of a new state budget."
Business,"At Connect conference, customers will hear about the progress of its Total Cost of Ownership initiative, as well as upgrades to its HR and JD Edwards #39; manufacturing software."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., the world #39;s biggest software company, said it will make the source code for its Office 2003 software available as part of a government security program."
Sci/Tech,"STRANGE. THE DAY after Sony Ericsson announces it has done a deal with the Financial Times (FT) to offer content via its portal, Nokia says it is reigning back its own portal, Club Nokia."
Sci/Tech,INSPECTOR Hacker of the Yard has fingered the collar of a UK man suspected of stealing source code from Cisco Systems in May. Cyber plods from the Metropolitan Police Computer Crime Unit swooped on houses 
Sports,"LAS VEGAS  Bernard Hopkins #39; future seems certain, full of big fights and bigger paydays. The future is less clear for Oscar De La Hoya."
Sports,Bryant closed out the Texas Open with a 3-under 67 on Sunday to claim his first PGA Tour victory by 3 strokes over Patrick Sheehan.
World," Iran reacted yesterday with defiance to a resolution from the UN #39;s atomic watchdog, rejecting calls to halt sensitive nuclear activities and threatening to block tough inspections if the issue was referred to the Security Council."
World,Some of Northern Ireland #39;s political leaders are to brief party members after talks to restore devolved government ended without a deal.
World,"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and American President George W Bush will discuss a wide range of bilateral and international issues, including the need for the world community "
World,France launches an inquiry  into how airport police lost plastic explosives they hid in a passenger's luggage.
World," A much anticipated first meeting between South Asia's rivals, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, will be held on Sept. 24 in New York, a Pakistani official said on Monday."
World," On one hand there is the European Union, demanding Turkey reform its criminal code. On the other, a powerful group of conservative Muslims who insist such changes should include criminalizing adultery."
Sci/Tech, The newly discovered ruins of an ancient civilization in this remote eastern Utah canyon could reveal secrets about the descendants of the continent's original Paleo Indians who showed up before the time of Christ to settle much of present day Utah.
World," A much anticipated first meeting  between South Asia's rivals, Pakistan President Pervez  Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, will be  held on Sept. 24 in New York, a Pakistani official said on  Monday."
World,Australian prime minister John Howard proposes an anti-terror force which could be deployed elsewhere in Asia.
Business,"Ok, so most consumer prices barely budged in August. Inflation is far from a threat now. And things, especially in Michigan, aren #39;t exactly smoking."
Business,"Hutchison Telecommunications International, the mainly emerging market telecom assets owned by conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, had set a price range that could see its initial public offering raise up to \$US1."
Business,"General Motors Corp., the world #39;s largest automaker, has no plans to name former DaimlerChrysler AG executive Wolfgang Bernhard to a senior post, Vice Chairman Robert Lutz said."
Business,State District Judge John Dietz declared Texas #39; public school funding system unconstitutional last Wednesday. Dietz said the \$30 billion funneled into public schools each year by the state is inadequate to foot the educational bill.
Sci/Tech,"OPEN SOURCE champion Microsoft is expanding its programme to give government organisations some of its source code. In a communique from the lair of the Vole, in Redmond, spinsters have said that Microsoft "
Sports,"Jacksonville, Fla. - Mike Shanahan blew it. All the heartbreak, all the cursing and all the regret resulting from a shocking 7-6 loss to Jacksonville could have been avoided with better judgment by the Broncos."
World,Senators from both major US political parties urged the Bush administration to face the reality of the situation in Iraq and change its occupation policies.
World,"Ribbons of color, streaming against cobalt skies: Every house, every mountain pass, every monastery in Tibet bears fluttering flags known as r #39;ung r #39;ta,  quot;wind horses, quot; upon whose colorful fabrics prayers are written."
Business,"Nearly three years after Enron Corp. #39;s dramatic collapse into bankruptcy, the first criminal trial against the disgraced energy company #39;s former employees is set to kick off on Monday."
Business,Hurricane Ivan may cost insurers less than first estimated after the third storm to hit the United States in six weeks skirted New Orleans.
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.Former US Ryder Cup captain Curtis Strange was criticized in 2002 for holding his best players out until the final Sunday singles matches."
Sports,"Not just the one Denver #39;s placekicker never got to try. Don #39;t forget about that 52-yard attempt with 31 seconds left in the third quarter, which also would have given the Broncos the 9-7 lead they needed for "
Sports,"They suffered through a rough start against Baltimore in the season opener a week ago, but because they hung in there and just kept grinding away, things gradually "
World,"Iran yesterday denounced as  quot;illegal quot; demands from the UN atomic-watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment, a technology that can be used for nuclear weapons."
Sci/Tech,Swindlers combine spam with hoax sites to try to rip off your personal data.
Business,"Wall Street is down on AOL Time Warner -- and worried about its moguls. Yet deeper in the ranks, a cadre of executives is working hard to bring the troubled colossus to life."
Business,"That #39;s the hardest part of cleaning a room at the Renaissance Mayflower hotel in downtown Washington, where she is a housekeeper, so she does it first."
Sports,"LOUDON, NH -- One driver not in the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup found a way to get himself some exposure as the Chase kicked off Sunday at New Hampshire International Speedway."
Sports,Jaguars defensive end Paul Spicer broke his right leg against the Denver Broncos on Sunday and could be out for the season. Spicer had to be carted off the field late in the third quarter after he cut inside 
Sports,The Baltimore Ravens won #39;t soon forget the hit Pittsburgh linebacker Joey Porter leveled on injured tight end Todd Heap during the second quarter of yesterday #39;s 30-13 rout of the Steelers.
Sports,Newcastle manager Graeme Souness won his first league match in charge Sunday in a 2-1 victory over his former club Southampton. Steve Carr scored the winner in the 57th minute with a 30-yard 
Sports,World Champion Petter Solberg has promised Sebastien Loeb  quot;a hell of a fight quot; for victory in this weekend #39;s Wales Rally GB.
World,"BEIJING Sept. 20, 2004 - President Hu Jintao #39;s new status as commander of China #39;s military should strengthen efforts to fight corruption and control a surging economy, forcing resistant lower-level officials "
World, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi revealed on Monday he had escaped four attempts on his life since his interim government took over from the United States led occupation forces almost three months ago.
World,"A ROCKET fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip landed in the southern Israeli town of Sderot today but did not cause any injuries, military sources said."
Sci/Tech,"California, in an act of rebellion against the White House, may be on the verge of spending \$300 million a year in each of the next 10 years on stem cell research."
Business," Two thirds of banks around the world have reported an increase in the volume of suspicious activities that they report to police, a new report by KPMG suggests."
Business,"The Federal Government says the big-city mayors request for a share of the federal gas tax revenues is too rich. Over the weekend, the mayors from Canada #39;s 10 biggest cities, including Ottawa, said they #39;re "
World,Following are tables showing the provisional final results of yesterday #39;s regional elections in the eastern German states of Saxony and Brandenburg.
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently said the double standards in dealing with terrorism are  quot;disastrous for global security  quot; and  quot;the indulgent and 
World,"Cuba releases a journalist jailed in a dissident crackdown, the seventh prisoner freed in a week."
World," Prime Minister John Howard unveiled a plan for  quot;flying squads quot; of police to stop terrorist attacks in the region, stressing he would not hesitate to order a pre emptive strike overseas if needed to protect Australia."
World," SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Suspected Taliban  militants beheaded three Afghan soldiers in the troubled  southern province of Zabul over the weekend in the latest  pre-election violence, an official said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"As a lifelong resident of Louisiana, the U.S. state that gave us  Huey Long and  David Duke, I have always  taken comfort in the fact that my home state is an island  of insanity in a country that mostly gets it right.    But lately I recognize some disturbingly familiar trends on  the national scene.  Listen if you will to the tale of two  elections, and decide for yourself if the USA as a whole is  turning into Louisiana."
Sci/Tech,"Tens of thousands of Windows PCs are being hijacked daily to spread spam and viruses, a study shows."
Sci/Tech,Samsung says a glut of semiconductors on the market will bring prices down and slow growth in 2005.
Business,Tomorrow #39;s US Federal Reserve meeting will likely dominate markets this week as investors look for clues about economic strength and the pace of interest rate hikes.
Business,Unilever shares fell sharply after the household products giant issued a warning over its profits for 2004. The Anglo-Dutch food-to-detergents group admitted that its leading brands #39; performance in the third quarter would be below that of the second.
Business,Asian stocks rose after comments by Vice Premier Huang Ju increased optimism that China won #39;t adopt new measures to slow economic growth.
Business,index futures were little changed. Dow Jones Industrial Average shares including General Electric Co. slipped in Europe. Citigroup Inc.
Business,"Speaking recently at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, new Environment Minister Stephane Dion seemed to support a more science-based approach to environmental policy-making when he said,  quot;We need better science."
Sci/Tech,"New York: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey #39;s latest give away in which she gifted 276 Pontiac cars to the audience,to mark the beginning of season 19 of her show has not only increased traffic on Oprah #39;s official website but has also enticed viewers to "
World,"u Prince, Sept. 20 (NNN): Nearly 100 people in Haiti have died due to devastating floods in the wake of tropical storm Jeanne, which swept through the Caribbean in recent days."
World," A deadline set by militants who have threatened to behead two Americans and a Briton seized in Iraq was due to expire Monday, and more than two dozen other hostages were also facing death unless rebel demands were met."
Business,Shares in Unilever fall after the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant issued a surprise profits warning.
World,It may soon be possible to take medication in a gel form rather than having to swallow a tablet.
World," Chad Johnson wriggled open for a 20 yard catch that put the Cincinnati Bengals in range for Shayne Graham's 39 yard field goal and a 16 13 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night.    Graham's kick with 2 seconds left completed Carson Palmer's first game winning drive, a modest achievement on a night in which neither inexperienced quarterback did much..."
Business,"Hong Kong #39;s leading stocks reversed course and were down 0.20 percent by midday as investors took profits ahead of a US interest rate announcement later in the week, when a rate rise is widely anticipated, analysts said."
Business, America Online on Monday unveiled a new service under its inStore brand that offers shoppers the ability to quickly compare features and prices of rival products.
Business,Energy-poor South Korea is expected to raise its energy independency as the government has agreed to join oil field and uranium development projects in Kazakhstan.
Sci/Tech,"The number of new viruses and worms aimed at Microsoft Corp. #39;s (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) ubiquitous Windows operating system rose 400 percent between January and June from the same year-earlier period, leading computer "
Sci/Tech,"com September 17, 2004, 9:32 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sci/Tech,"Prosecutors have charged 11 people in California, Texas and Washington state with conspiring to distribute more than \$30 million of counterfeit computer software and products."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! is planning to launch its own online music service later this year, despite its \$160m purchase of Musicmatch announced this week, according to music industry sources."
Sports,"Thank goodness for Bernard Hopkins #39; left hand. _Not that I was_particularly rooting for either fighter when Hopkins clashed with Oscar De La Hoya on Saturday night,_but that vicious left "
Sports,A magnificent unbeaten 81 from Yousuf Youhana and a devastating late cameo from Shahid Afridi made all the difference as Pakistan held their nerve to win a thrilling encounter at Edgbaston.
Sports,"PORTLAND, ORE. - Hee-Won Han made a four-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Lorie Kane and win the Safeway Classic on Sunday."
Sports,Alan Shearer was credited with the stoppage time goal that gave Newcastle an interval lead in Graeme Souness first outing as Toon Army chief but even the goal-hungry England striker will have a tough job persuading anybody it was not an own-goal 
Sports,One more loss and the Giants would set a franchise record with 10 straight. One more fine by Tom Coughlin before he even picked up his first victory and the Giants would be on the verge of revolt.
World,"At least 50 people have died and 150 are missing in Haiti after tropical storm Jeanne swept across the island of Hispaniola, a UN spokesman says ."
World,"Taiwan #39;s shares ended higher Monday, with traditional stocks gaining following the transfer of military leadership in rival China to its president, Hu Jintao, analysts said."
World,CAIRO : Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi revealed he had escaped four attempts on his life since his interim government took over from the US-led occupation forces almost three months ago.
World,"The Foreign Office has appealed on Al Arabiya television for any information from Iraqis on Kenneth Bigley, a British engineer taken hostage with two Americans last week."
Business,Unions hold emergency meetings with workers at Jaguar's doomed Browns Lane plant in Coventry to fight closure plans.
Business,Food and consumer goods giant Unilever has shocked investors by reining in expectations for full-year profit growth to under five percent due to stiff competitor pressure and poor weather.
Business,"Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. (HTIL), part of Hong Kong #39;s Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., on Monday began marketing a scaled-down IPO worth up to HK\$8."
Business,"thirds of banks around the world have reported an increase in the volume of suspicious activities they report to police, a report by KPMG suggests."
Business,A criminal trial scheduled to start today involving former Enron execs could shine a rare and potentially harsh spotlight on the inner workings of the investment banking business on Wall Street.
Business,"Shares in Alitalia gained over 5.0 percent Monday after the state-controlled airline clinched a final union agreement over job and wage cuts, clearing a key obstacle to its turnaround plan."
Business,"UK mortgage lending rose at the slowest pace in more than two years in August, the British Bankers #39; Association said, adding to signs that five interest rate increases since November are cooling the housing market."
Sci/Tech,"A survey of Internet vulnerabilities to be released Monday shows a sharp jump in attacks on Windows-based personal computers during the first six months of 2004, along "
Sci/Tech,UK police have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing source code from networking giant Cisco. The 20 year-old was arrested following Metropolitan Police Computer Crime Unit raids in Manchester and Derbyshire on 3 September.
Sci/Tech,A new virus outbreak emerged on Thursday that packs a baffling message: a photograph of accused German virus author Sven Jaschan that security officials believe to be 
Sports,Birmingham: Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said his team would try its best to go all the way in the ICC Champions Trophy after beating India in the group C league game.
Sports," Okay, Jets fans. I know you #39;re excited about the team #39;s 2 0 start   the best ever under Herman Edwards. I know you #39;re ready to start booking reservations for the Super Bowl."
Sports," At the end of the year, when the Baltimore Ravens evaluate their season, they will not focus on  r even remember    first half scoring drives in the second game of the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Sports," Most football teams don #39;t get chances like the Browns had yesterday in a month, let alone in one afternoon. The Browns wasted field position, squandered takeaways, and as happened many times "
World,"GONAVES, HaitiTropical storm Jeanne swept northern Haiti with flash floods, killing at least 90 people and leaving dozens of families huddled on rooftops before pushing into the Atlantic east of the Bahamas, officials said."
Sci/Tech,The largest seizure of counterfeit Microsoft software and components ever - some \$80 million worth - along with the indictments of 11 people suspected of being involved in the piracy is being credited to a two-year investigation undertaken in a 
Sci/Tech,"Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan have cost NASA a least a week #39;s worth of work and upset its tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, throwing into doubt the "
World,"His credentials as an economist and as a Finance minister were never in doubt, but now it appears that Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is becoming politically consummate as the representative of a billion plus people residing in a single country."
World,"NEW YORK: Pakistan will strongly oppose Indias bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Pakistans permanent representative to the UN Munir Akram told a group of Pakistani journalists on Saturday."
Business,A planned tie-up between Australia #39;s Qantas and Air New Zealand has been thrown out by New Zealand #39;s High Court. The decision ends a two-year effort by the airlines to fight off low-cost carriers by combining forces.
Business,Unilever shares have fallen 5.7 after the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant issued a surprise profits warning. Unilever said sales of ice cream and its tea drinks were  quot;substantially lower quot; in July and August due to very poor weather in northern Europe.
Business,SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors said that Hynix Semiconductor is being investigated in connection with an alleged accounting fraud involving 1.7 billion dollars.
Business,"HANOI : Vietnam Airlines took delivery of a brand new Boeing 777-200ER, the final aircraft of a four-jet deal guaranteed by the official US export credit agency the Export-Import Bank."
Sci/Tech," web sites) is making progress in its return to flight efforts, despite suffering setbacks from a recent rash of hurricanes that have pummeled the nation #39;s space coast, according to the task force overseeing the agency #39;s work."
Sports,"If you #39;re looking for a reason the favored United States team lost for the seventh time in the past 10 Ryder Cup Matches, look at the reason the Americans were favored."
Sports,"Hee-Won Han knew she needed to birdie the 18th hole to force a playoff in the Safeway Classic.  quot;I just play, quot; she said.  quot;Not much pressure."
Sports,"Barring a last minute change of heart, Jose Antonio Camacho will quit as Real Madrid coach on Monday four months after starting the job."
World,"In his opening remarks to the meeting of the board of governors of the UN #39;s International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna on September 13, IAEA director-general Mohammed ElBaradei said that Iran had made some progress in accounting for small traces "
World,"Germany faced a surge of far-right parties in eastern state elections, worrying about their rise and the ensuing damage to the country #39;s image."
World," Hundreds of Sri Lankan protestors carried the body of a slain political activist to the Norwegian embassy in a noisy protest against Norway's role in brokering peace with Tamil Tiger rebels, witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corporation said it would share the source code of its Microsoft Office desktop software with more than 60 governments, including China and Russia."
World, South Korea Monday shrugged off North Korean criticism of the South's experiments with nuclear materials as familiar posturing that would not rule out the mercurial communist North's return to atomic arms talks.
World, South Korea Monday shrugged off North  Korean criticism of the South's experiments with nuclear  materials as familiar posturing that would not rule out the  mercurial communist North's return to atomic arms talks.
Business,"Maternity leave could be extended to twelve months, as part of plans being considered by Labour, newspaper reports suggest."
Business,"Spending by banks and financial institutions on defending themselves against money laundering is soaring, a survey finds."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> on Monday said  it had cut prices across a broad range of products aimed at  U.S. corporate customers as the computer maker passed along  price declines in underlying components."
World,The UN says Bangladeshi children and women face acute malnutrition after the worst floods for years.
Sports,Adaptability and aggression will be the keys to the Spaniard's weekend at the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix. Find out why...
Business,"Russian oil giant Yukos has decided to halt two-thirds of its oil exports to China, raising the stakes in its yearlong legal battle with the authorities."
Business,index futures declined. Dow Jones Industrial Average shares including General Electric Co. slipped in Europe. Citigroup Inc.
World,Prince Harry has made a return visit to Lesotho to visit the child rape victim whose horrific ordeal touched the world. The young prince has pledged to help her.
Business, Montreal mayor Grald Tremblay is back from Toronto with a renewed vigour to improve his city #39;s aging infrastructure system.
Sports,"BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICH. - Don #39;t cry for Team USA It would take something a lot more traumatic than this to have made dinner taste bitter last night at the Oakland Hills Country Club."
Sports,"Jerry Rice of the Oakland Raiders failed to catch a pass for the first time in 274 games, ending the longest streak in NFL history."
World, Britain #39;s department of affairs on Sunday launched a televised appeal on an Arab satellite channel for Iraqis to help rescue British hostage Kenneth Bigley who faces a death threat along with two US kidnap victims.
Business," Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday, led by selected technology and metals firms, while oil extended gains and the dollar edged up ahead of an expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate rise Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Brewster Kahle, the founder of the Internet Archive, sues the federal government to help 'orphan works' return to the public domain. Pieces of history and culture are caught in a morass of far-reaching copyright laws. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"After watching eBay siphon off their classified advertising revenue, newspapers are turning to an outsourced auction firm, CityXpress, to fight back. By Daniel Terdiman"
Sci/Tech,A new technology under development in Australia -- geneballs -- may be used to quickly and easily tell you your genetic makeup. By Daith  hAnluain.
Sci/Tech,Think it's tough figuring out what to whip up for dinner? Try figuring out what to eat during a two-and-half-year trip to Mars and back. Food scientists have some solutions on the plate. By Karen Lurie.
Sci/Tech,"Two separate studies by U.S. researchers find that super drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis are at the tipping point of a global epidemic, and only small changes could help them spread quickly."
Sci/Tech,"Within a year, officials plan to move all weapons-grade nuclear material from Los Alamos National Laboratory to the Nevada Test Site. The transfer will begin this month."
World," A former general who has pledged to fight terror and fix the economy was headed for landslide win over incumbent President Megawati Sukarnoputri in Indonesia's landmark elections Monday, according a nationwide sampling of votes by an independent pollster."
Business,"Alitalia SpA #39;s board is likely to approve today Chief Executive Officer Giancarlo Cimoli #39;s rescue plan for Italy #39;s largest airline, after he won concessions from the carrier #39;s nine major unions on job cuts."
Business,"Levels of mortgage lending were at their weakest in two years during August, providing further evidence that the UK housing boom is over."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING: China #39;s first novel delivered through SMS (short message service) is being made into a film that will also be delivered to cellphones and on the Internet, state media said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is continuing work to raise the profile of grid computing beyond scientific and research markets. Several grid-based commercial projects built on IBM platforms have been launched, including one at the US Environmental Protection Agency."
Sports,By nick giongco. YOU KNOW you have reached the status of a boxing star when ring announcer extraordinaire Michael Buffer calls out your name in his trademark booming voice during a high-profile event like yesterday 
Sports, Here #39;s a reminder that you should address your calls to the NFL and CBS over league rules that give the Baltimore Ravens local broadcast priority over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
World," Two years after he tried  #151; and failed  #151; to convince the United Nations of the need to go to war in Iraq, President Bush will deliver a strikingly different message when he speaks to the 191 member world body this week."
Business,Got winners? Got losers? Now's the time to consider matching them up to save a tax dollar or two.
Business," The suspension by troubled Russian oil giant Yukos (YUKO.RS) of some crude exports to China has largely failed to move Asia #39;s oil market as doubts surface over the company #39;s grounds for its decision, industry sources said Monday."
Business,"Samsung Electronics Co., the world #39;s second-largest semiconductor maker, said it expects global chip sales next year to grow at half of this year #39;s pace on increased supply from new plants coming online."
Business," quot;The price performance in China remains stable on the whole, quot; said Governor of the People #39;s Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Nokia has bowed out of the ringtone market following poor sales from its Club Nokia website. Its exit should also smooth relationships with mobile network operators which think that their hardware providers 
Sports,You share a pepperoni pizza. You even share a Nobel Peace Prize. You do not share the NFL MVP Award. Doesn #39;t the title alone preclude splitting such a superlative?
World,"demands from the UN atomic-watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment, a technology that can be used for nuclear weapons."
World,": Government troops and separatist rebels in Aceh clashed Monday as voters in the province took part in presidential elections. Two soldiers and three guerillas died in the fighting, the military said."
World,"The bodies of 80 victims killed in the Beslan school hostage-taking, including 48 children, remain unidentified at morgues in North Ossetia and Rostov-on-Don, the southern regional "
World," The State Department reminded Americans Friday of the dangers of traveling in Iraq, a day after two American construction workers were kidnapped from their home in Baghdad."
Business,Irish oil company Aminex signs a 20 year agreement to develop North Korea's oil industry.
Business,"The latest snapshot shows an economy that has returned to a moderate economic expansion of about 3 percent. At this pace, the economy is not growing fast enough to create large numbers of jobs "
Business," Growth in global chip sales is likely to halve in 2005, Samsung Electronics said on Monday, according to reports."
Business,"Hynix is bracing itself for fines, and worse, after Korean regulators found it guilty of a \$1.75bn accounting fraud. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) says the memory chip overstated results for 1999."
Business,"Mortgage lending rose at its weakest monthly pace in two years in August and loan approvals for house purchase fell again, showing further evidence the once-booming property market has turned."
Business,A group of small telephone companies said Thursday it #39;s worried that state regulators next week will allow telecommunications giant SBC Communications Inc.
Sci/Tech,"More than 30,000 PCs per day are being recruited into secret networks that spread spam and viruses, a study shows. Six months ago only 2,000 Windows machines per day were being recruited into these so-called bot nets."
Sci/Tech,"Google is pronounced in a variety of ways abroad, reflecting its international popularity. In France, the search engine is  quot;GooGEL quot; while Japanese say  quot;GOOgaru."
Sci/Tech,"Security-conscious IT managers stand to gain a promising new option today, as a novel tool from software virtualisation pioneer VMware enters beta testing."
Sci/Tech,A British man has been arrested in connection with the theft of source code from Cisco Systems. The 20-year-old was arrested on 3 September following police raids on homes in Manchester and Derbyshire.
Sci/Tech,"Instead of  quot;Think Different quot;, perhaps Apple #39;s slogan should be  quot;Price Different quot;, says a group of disgruntled UK music fans."
Sci/Tech,"Governments and private sector officials from around the world sought ways Thursday to jointly combat cybercrime, whose growth mirrors the phenomenal rise of the Internet #39;s popularity."
Sci/Tech,Oracle is expected to jump into the emerging market for content management software later this year. The database giant will announce a new product code-named Tsunami at its Oracle OpenWorld conference in 
Sports,"At times during Sunday #39;s 13-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills, some of the Raiders were Xs when they should have been Os and still turned the outcome into a plus."
Sports, quot;I made a great start and that put me in front. That was very important because behind me hell arrived at the first corner! quot; - that was Valentino Rossi #39;s description of the turn one mayhem which eliminated 
Sports,"Ken Dorsey played admirably in his first NFL start. He missed on his first five attempts while under heavy pressure, but went 18-of-27 the rest of the game and never flinched despite the hits."
World,Dozens have died in Haiti as a result of floods accompanying a tropical storm which swept through the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Sept. 20, 2004 - A militant group posted a video on the Internet purporting to show militants sawing off the heads of three Iraqi members of a Kurdish party for cooperating with US forces."
World,"Leaders of al-Qaida and the Taliban have held a series of meetings in Pakistan to discuss how to disrupt Afghanistan #39;s upcoming elections, the US military said Monday."
World,Germany woke up to fears that the political tremors sparked by state elections in Saxony and Brandenburg on Sunday could lead to deeper division within their country and scare off investors.
World,"BERLIN/BEIRUT - One of the main organisers of a controversial Islamist conference in the German capital Berlin has been deported to Lebanon, German officials said, less than two weeks before the planned three-day gathering."
World,"A senior Sunni cleric was kidnapped and killed in the Shiite slum of Sadr City in Baghdad, said a spokesman for the Committee of the Muslim Scholars on Monday."
World," The European Union called on Iran Monday  to comply with the U.N. nuclear watchdog's demand that it  suspend all activities connected with uranium enrichment, a  process that can be used to develop atomic weapons."
World,Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian says China's leadership changes are  unlikely to signal a big policy shift.
World,"  Militants sawed off the heads of three hostages believed to be Iraqi Kurds in a grisly videotape that surfaced yesterday, hours after Iraq's prime minister said that January elections would be held on schedule and asserted that US and Iraqi troops were winning the fight against an increasingly bold insurgency."
World,"PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK, South Africa -- Ecologist Rudi van Aarde leaned back on a veranda that overlooked dry grasslands and a group of bull elephants, his shoes still dusty from an 8,000-mile tour of game reserves in southern Africa. Van Aarde was on a mission: saving elephants from sanctioned killings."
World,"  More than a year after becoming China's president, Hu Jintao was handed the full reins of power yesterday when his predecessor, Jiang Zemin, gave up the nation's most powerful military post."
World,"  Residents said an Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in Gaza City late yesterday, killing a senior leader of the militant Hamas group, the latest Israeli attack in the territory it plans to leave next year."
World,"ASTANA, Kazakhstan -- President Nursultan Nazarbayev's party took an early lead in elections for parliament yesterday and his daughter's new party was running second."
World,"  President Bush has decided to lift sanctions against Libya, which he expects to trigger the release of more than  $1 billion to families of PanAm Flight 103 victims, a senior administration official said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,A Briton has been arrested in connection with the theft of computer code for key net hardware.
World," Hamas threatened revenge after an Israeli helicopter blew up a car on a busy Gaza City street, killing a Hamas militant who was involved in making and firing rockets at Israeli towns.    Six bystanders were wounded, two of them seriously, hospital officials said..."
Business," A profit warning from consumer products giant Unilever and concern that oil prices, now topping  #36;46 a barrel, will hurt company earnings kept European shares in negative ground Monday."
World,"A US army deserter seeks refugee status to stay in Canada, arguing the US-led war in Iraq is illegal."
World," The European Union called on Iran Monday to comply with the U.N. nuclear watchdog's demand that it suspend all activities connected with uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to develop atomic weapons."
World," A grenade may have caused a blast under a police car that injured more than a dozen people in southern Turkey, officials said Monday."
Sports, Toronto New York Yankees (7:05 p.m. EDT). Javier Vazquez goes for his 15th win for the AL East leading Yankees.
World," The U.S. Army is preparing for its biggest desertion trial in decades following the surrender of Sgt. Charles Robert Jenkins, wanted for allegedly abandoning his patrol nearly 40 years ago and becoming a North Korean propaganda tool."
Business," A profit warning from consumer products  giant Unilever and concern that oil prices, now topping  $46 a  barrel, will hurt company earnings kept European shares in  negative ground Monday."
Sports, When Colin Montgomerie's final putt  plopped into the cup of the 18th green at Oakland Hills on  Sunday it clinched a remarkable Ryder Cup triumph and soothed  the Scot's personal anguish.
Sci/Tech," A volcano in central Japan sent smoke and ash high into the sky and spat out molten rock as it erupted for a fourth straight day on Friday, but experts said the peak appeared to be quieting slightly."
World," A deadline set by militants who have  threatened to kill two Americans and a Briton seized in Iraq  was due to expire Monday, and more than two dozen other  hostages were also facing death unless rebel demands were met."
Sports,  Slice it any which way and the pie looks the same. The piece that represents the odds of the Red Sox overtaking the Yankees for the division title after a lost weekend in the Bronx is skinnier than Calista Flockhart.
Sports,"  In a year of sweeping changes for NASCAR, the most notable of which was the process by which its 2004 champion will be determined, Kurt Busch yesterday made it a clean sweep at New Hampshire International Speedway."
Sports,"  They were hoping for a sporting miracle yesterday, only it didn't materialize. Now, American Ryder Cup players must hope for a diplomatic miracle."
Business,Shares in Italian carrier Alitalia surge as it finalises a deal with unions which will keep it in the air.
Sports,"  In the city that loves to hate Pedro Martinez, the sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium suffered only one minor disappointment yesterday. It came after Martinez walked John Olerud in the sixth inning. The free pass followed Jorge Posada's home run, a shot that landed just a few feet inside the left field foul pole."
Sports,"  Don't expect the Red Sox to buy the theory that the Yankees' pitching has declined. Not after the Sox managed only eight runs on 20 hits over three of the most important games of the season. While the Yankees hit .308 and scored 27 runs, the Sox mustered only a .200 average as two of their core ..."
Sports,  One of the more interesting moments of the Patriots' 23 12 win over the Cardinals yesterday occurred near the end of the first half when kicker Neil Rackers was about to attempt a 58 yard field goal.
Sports,You share a pepperoni pizza. You even share a Nobel Peace Prize. You do not share the NFL MVP Award.
Sports,  Reality hit Jerry Rice in the final minutes and his spontaneous reaction was somewhat shocking: He kicked a yard marker and hurled his helmet at the ground.
Sports,"  The statistics tell one story on how the Patriots' defense shut down the Cardinals' offense yesterday: It allowed just 167 yards of total offense, only 50 on the ground, during a 23 12 New England win that pushed a streak that threatens the NFL record to 17 games."
Sports,"On any given Saturday, the Southeastern Conference comes up with ways to entertain its fans, exhibiting competition at its best -- and worst -- and making the argument that it is the best conference in college football."
Sports,"  Four out of five is a bit more than a trend, wouldn't you say?"
Sports,"  There was a stern look on his face when he won the first hole, courtesy of Paul Casey's three putt bogey, and when Tiger Woods went 2 up at the fifth, he hardly showed emotion."
Sports,"Bart Bryant won his first PGA Tour event yesterday, closing with a 3-under-par 67 for a three-stroke victory over Providence's Patrick Sheehan at the Texas Open in San Antonio."
Sports,"Travis Zorilla recovered two first-half fumbles that led to touchdowns, helping St. John's Prep defeat Central Catholic, 21-14, in a nonleague game in Danvers yesterday."
Sports,"  Well before the green flag dropped on yesterday's Sylvania 300, signaling the start of the Chase for the Nextel Cup, Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed concern about how the other 33 drivers would race the top 10 in contention for the title."
Sports,"  It wasn't the first time Kurt Busch and his friend Ricky Craven crossed the finish line at about the same time, and Craven hopes it wasn't the last. A year ago at Darlington, Craven beat Busch in .002 seconds, the closest finish in NASCAR since electronic scoring came into use in 1993. Yesterday, as Busch was completing ..."
World,Shares in Unilever fall after the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant issues a surprise profits warning.
Business,OAO YUKOS oil company has temporally stopped crude oil railway deliveries to Chinese CNPC following the problems with the settlement of railway tariff rates and exports duties.
Business,"Expert says most companies still need to improve governance and raise ethics of those at the top. By Jay Loomis. Nell Minow has never been afraid to confront the power brokers in corporate America, first as "
Sci/Tech,Search any fee-based digital music service for the best-loved musical artists of the 20th century and most of the expected names show up.
Sci/Tech,"Hacker web sites are claiming to have posted proof-of-concept exploit code for the latest critical Microsoft Corp software vulnerability, which is sometimes a precursor to broader attacks using a worm."
Sports,Everyone was hoping to see a reincarnation of Sugar Ray Leonard-Marvin Hagler when Oscar De La Hoya challenged undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins last Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Sports,Detroit running back Artose Pinner rushes up the middle against Houston linebacker and former North Eugene standtou Kailee Wong (right) for a 5-yard gain in the fourth quarter Sunday in Detroit.
Sports,"     Having lost a measure of his hard earned identity, Jerry Rice resorted to one of the oldest tricks in the book of vanity."
Sports,"Former Bengal Corey Dillon found his stride Sunday in his second game for the New England Patriots. Dillon gained 158 yards on 32 carries as the Patriots beat the Arizona Cardinals, 23-12, for their 17th victory in a row."
Sports,Barry Bonds had better watch out. JT Snow seems to have designs on the slugger #39;s spot in the San Francisco Giants #39; lineup.
World,"BANGALORE, India: India was set to launch its first satellite to be used exclusively for education which will connect classrooms in remote parts of the country, the space agency said."
Business, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson criticized the ethical leadership and the pay of US corporate bosses in an interview published Monday.
Sports,"Mia -- FG Mare 43, 12:39. Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 2:10. Key play: Feeley 19 pass to Chambers on 3rd-and-5 to Bengals 25. Miami 3, Cincinnati 0. Cin -- Simmons 50 interception return (Graham kick), 12:01."
World,The threat of execution hung over a Briton and two American hostages as their Islamic militant captors #39; 48-hour deadline for the US-led coalition to free all Iraqi female detainees was due to expire on Monday.
World, Civil and womens' rights groups started an unprecedented 16 day blockade of the tiny state of Manipur on Monday to demand that the government repeal a security law which they say is being abused.
Business," Stocks looked to open lower on Monday  as oil prices rose to their highest in nearly a month,  increasing concern about the impact on corporate profits."
Business," Colgate Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> on Monday  warned that earnings for the second half of the year will fall  short of earlier forecasts due to higher marketing costs."
Business," European shares fell almost one percent  by midsession Monday, hurt by a profit warning from consumer  goods giant Unilever and surging energy costs, but oil  companies like BP rose with the price of crude."
World,Bernhard Langer is not ruling out staying on as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2006 event in Ireland.
World,World leaders prepare to meet at the UN in New York to discuss ways of alleviating hunger and poverty.
Business,"MARK COLVIN: After two years of legal battles, it now seems the alliance deal between Air New Zealand and Qantas is well and truly grounded."
Business,"com September 20, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Business," Hynix Semiconductor Inc., formerly Hyundai Electronics, is alleged to have committed an accounting miss statement of nearly 2 trillion won (about US $1."
Business,Mutual funds aren #39;t just popular with the masses. They #39;re also investments of choice among the people who oversee the nation #39;s economy.
Business,"FORMER chairman of frozen food supermarket chain Iceland, Malcolm Walker, is being linked to a possible buy- back of the business, now trading as part of the Big Food Group."
Sports,"Bernard Hopkins came into the ring to a recording of one of Frank Sinatras epic songs. Fighting his usual tactical fight, Hopkins allowed Oscar De La Hoya to dominate the first "
Sports,"defenders got a piece of Bledsoe, and the Raiders offense did just enough -- as in a 43-yard touchdown pass from Rich Gannon to Ronald Curry and two Sebastian Janikowski field "
World,Chinese President Hu Jintao #39;s accession to full power and the final retirement of former President Jiang Zemin is being hailed as the start of a new era in Chinese politics.
World,"A grenade may have caused a blast under a police car that injured more than a dozen people in southern Turkey, officials said Monday."
World,"New York, Sept. 20 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, arrives here tonight for the first major diplomatic engagement that includes his talks with US President George W Bush, and Pakistan President Pervez "
World,"In Sri Lanka, angry demonstrators outside the Norwegian Embassy on Monday placed a coffin with the dead body of a Tamil politician outside the Norwegian Embassy."
Sci/Tech,"Scott Johnson, a lawyer in Mendota Heights, Minn., put up his first post at 7:51 a.m. on Sept. 9. By the time he got to his Minneapolis office, he had dozens of e-mail responses."
Sci/Tech,"one small businesses, nearly all of them Washington area companies, were included in the contract for Commerce Information Technology Solutions Next Generation, known as COMMITS NexGen. The contract can be used by all federal agencies to buy information technology services."
Sci/Tech,"Worried about radio-frequency radiation, Fairfax parents urge school board to ban placement of antenna poles near campuses."
Sci/Tech,"After Oracle's court victory, customers will look for reassurance at what could be PeopleSoft's last annual user conference."
Sci/Tech,"As the chipmaker plows profits into research, it's hoping for good things from a new design team in Massachusetts."
Sci/Tech,"Using its strengths in virtual machine technology, VMWare Inc. on Monday unwrapped new beta software for the desktop that allows administrators to more securely deploy and mange work environments outside the corporate network."
Business,Shares in Alitalia rose on Monday after staff agreed job and pay cuts last week to keep the beleaguered airline flying. The firm #39;s chief executive was holding a final meeting with unions in Rome on Monday 
Sci/Tech,"While MP3 #39;s have taken quite a bashing lately, it #39;s good to know you can still download free and legal MP3 #39;s, albeit for independent artists."
Sports,Tiger Woods insisted defeat in the Ryder Cup hurt following questions over his commitment to the event. The American won just two points in the 18-9 loss to Europe.
Sports,"Despite their 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans yesterday before 61,465 at Ford Field, that remains to be seen. But one thing looks evident early on - rookie wideout Roy Williams, the Lions #39; top draft "
Sports,"You gotta love Lovie. When the Chicago Bears hired him last January, the man promised he knew how to beat Brett Favre. He guaranteed his new team would turn around its one-sided rivalry with the Packers."
World," The Tibetan capital Lhasa has launched a renovation drive to keep its original ethnic flavour after years of unrestrained urban development filled the city with modern architecture, China #39;s state media said Monday."
World," The United States, the EU and Russia urged Iran Monday to comply with the U.N. nuclear watchdog's demand that it halt all activities linked to uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to build an atom bomb."
Sci/Tech," Creaky banking and postal systems are conspiring against Chinese shoppers snapping up books and cosmetics over the Internet, holding back a market that has lured the likes of eBay and Amazon."
Business," Colgate Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> on Monday  warned that second half earnings will fall well short of Wall  Street forecasts due to higher marketing spending."
Business,The serene world of higher education looks distinctly different when viewed from Capitol Hill.
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin faced a  dilemma Monday over whether to pardon an army colonel who  strangled a Chechen schoolgirl, risking upsetting allies in  Chechnya on the one hand or his powerful military on the other."
Business,"DULUTH, Ga. -- With two touches on a computer screen, Dan White chooses a faded pair of five-pocket Calvin Klein jeans in a size 6. Seconds later, a tag on the pair he picked flashes, calling out from stacks of neatly folded jeans."
Business,Cellphones that can take and display digital photographs have become enough of a market force to attract major attention from a company long synonymous with photography: Eastman Kodak Co.
Business,  The hunt for terror thwarting technology has brought an unexpected revenue boost    and a new in house production burden    to a research lab best known for its work on submarine missile guidance and navigation during the Cold War.
Business,"  It has taken five years of pretrial skirmishing, but testimony will finally begin tomorrow in the government's massive racketeering case alleging that the tobacco industry defrauded and misled the American public for almost 50 years about the health risks of cigarette smoking."
Business,"  Wall Street opinion is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates tomorrow, with conventional wisdom siding with a rate increase. But either way, the decision probably won't have as much impact on what happens to stock prices this week as will news of corporate earnings surprises."
Business,Nothing elicits fear and loathing across the land like the announcement of a major Windows upgrade. Grown men and women quake at the thought of hours of troubleshooting. Corporate IT departments don full battle gear and issue stern warnings against upgrading before they've tested for incompatibilities. Small children weep when their favorite computer games suddenly won't run.
Business,"Poverty can be quite educational. When you've got only so much money to spend, you'll think carefully about the goods you're buying."
Business,"HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- As Walt Disney Co. directors meet today to start grappling with the process of replacing chief executive Michael Eisner, one man who has not roamed the halls in eight years is casting his shadow."
Business,"  Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints, amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available."
World,The deadline set by  hostage-takers holding a Briton in Iraq has passed without any further word from them.
World,"Indonesian voters ousted incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in a run-off election for president Monday, awarding her former chief security minister a landslide victory, according to a projection by a local research institute."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists interested in the search for life on other planets often spend their time hunting for novel life forms and unique ecosystems here on Earth. The Ro Tinto, a river in Spain with highly acidic water the color of red wine, has one group of researchers intrigued about what might be living underground."
Sci/Tech,"In a sign of continued consolidation among security firms, Lexington, Massachusetts-based Liquid Machines Inc. on Monday plans to announce the acquisition of San Francisco-based Omniva Inc."
Sci/Tech,America Online Inc. (AOL) is launching a program Monday to promote and facilitate the creation of what it calls AIM Robots for its AIM instant messaging system.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. on Tuesday will announce a number of new storage products, including a new server that signals the company's return to NAS (network-attached storage). Called the StorEdge 5210, the file server is a midrange NAS appliance developed with technology that Sun licensed from Irvine, California-based Procom Technology Inc. in April."
Sci/Tech,"Police in the U.K. have arrested a man in connection with the theft of source code from networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. in May, a Scotland Yard spokeswoman confirmed Friday."
Business,"Asian stock markets closed mixed Monday, with the key indexes dipping both in Hong Kong and Singapore. Japanese financial markets were closed for a national holiday."
Business,Shares in Alitalia are soaring as the board of the Italian carrier prepares to approve a rescue plan that will cut jobs and slash wages in an effort to avoid collapse.
Business,It has been revealed that Hynix Semiconductor (formerly Hyundai Electronics) cooked the books to nearly W2 trillion during the latter half of the 1990s and corrected the total misstated amount over several years.
Business,"Nell Minow has never been afraid to confront the power brokers in corporate America, first as a fund manager and more recently as a watchdog waving red flags about excessive executive pay, questionable "
Sci/Tech,"China #39;s first ever novel transmitted to readers through SMS is all set to be made into a film. According to the Straits Times, the film will also be transmitted to audiences in 30 to 40 segments enabling viewers "
Sci/Tech,"Virus writer Sven Jaschan, who claimed responsibility for the Sasser and Netsky worms, has been given a job at an internet security company."
Sports,"Bloomfield Township, Mich.- In the end Sunday, it seemed fit ting that Colin Mont gomerie, the spiritual leader of Europe #39;s Ryder Cup team, would seal ownership of the cup once again."
Sports,"Russias Marat Safin won his first title in almost two years with a gritty 7-6, 7-5 victory over compatriot Mikhail Youzhny at the China Open on Sunday, just as another Russian star, recent US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova won another title in Bali."
World,"A former general, who has promised to uphold civilian rule, appears to have easily defeated the incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in Indonesias presidential election today, according to a nationwide survey of votes."
Business, Colgate Palmolive Co.  on Monday warned that second half earnings will fall well short of Wall Street forecasts due to higher marketing spending.
World," Unilever PLC, the Anglo Dutch consumer products giant, reduced its outlook for the year on Monday, citing poor weather, weak consumer confidence in Europe and tough competition in Asia."
World," Deposed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is  depressed and has begged the Iraqi government for mercy, Iraq's  Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said in an interview published  Monday."
Business,Russia #39;s embattled Yukos oil giant raised the stakes in its bitter standoff with the Kremlin as the company slashed supplies to China in a move analysts said was designed to cause maximum embarrassment in Moscow.
Business,"AIR New Zealand today claimed it faced an uncertain future after the countrys High Court threw out plans for a tie-up with Qantas, its Australian-based rival."
Business, Early indicators were mostly negative Monday for North American stock markets as crude oil prices rose and investors braced for another US interest rate increase.
Business,  The darker side of Wall Street could come to light Monday as the criminal trial involving former Enron executives takes a look at the inner workings of the Wall Street investment banking business.
Business,"THE fight against money laundering is costing banks and other financial institutions dear as they invest heavily in technology to combat crime, according to a survey by KPMG."
Sci/Tech,"According to reports, Sven Jaschan, who was arrested in May and charged with creating some of the most potent viruses to hit the internet, has been offered a job with Lueneburg, Germany-based Securepoint."
World,Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has warned that  quot;terrorists quot; are flooding into his country from across the Muslim world.
Business,"Palmolive Co., the world #39;s largest toothpaste maker, said second half profit will be less than analysts #39; estimates because of higher marketing and raw material costs."
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft Inc. will kick off its Connect user show on Tuesday determined to focus attendees #39; attention on its progress in the past year and product plans for the coming one 
Sci/Tech,"Tech-savvy criminals increasingly are using large networks of computers to spread viruses, send spam and steal sensitive information, according to a new Internet threat report scheduled to be released today."
World,The gains made by parties of the extreme right and left in elections in two eastern German states on Sunday spark much negative comment in regional and national papers.
World,"The family of a Briton held hostage in Iraq are waiting for news after a deadline set by his captors passed. On Saturday, the kidnappers said they would kill Ken Bigley, from Liverpool, and two Americans unless "
Business,"LONDON, September 20 (newratings.com) - Russian oil giant, OAO Yukos Oil Company (YUSA.FSE), has partly suspended its rail shipments to China, leading to increased supply disruption risks in the global oil market."
Business,"Unilever PLC, the Anglo-Dutch consumer products giant, reduced its outlook for the year on Monday, citing poor weather, weak consumer confidence in Europe and tough competition in Asia."
Business,HANOI (AFP) - Vietnam Airlines said Monday it was in talks with Boeing to buy four super-efficient 7E7 Dreamliner aircraft as part of its ambitious fleet and route expansion program.
Business,"VMware Inc., known for its virtual machine technology for servers and workstations, is turning its attention to the client space. The Palo Alto, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Facing growing competition from open source software providers, Microsoft has decided to allow governments and international organizations access to source code for its Office 2003 productivity suite."
Sci/Tech,"Sven Jaschan, an 18-year-old from Waffensen in Lower Saxony, who is also thought to be behind the Netsky virus and is currently awaiting trial for his virus-writing antics, could be about to enter gainful employment with German firewall company Securepoint "
World,"Clashes between Sudanese army and rebel forces in Darfur are stopping aid agencies assessing the needs of some of the more than one million displaced people there, the United Nations says."
World,"LEOBEN, Austria A man whose apparent attempt to kill himself using a cobra was thwarted by Austrian police is in critical condition."
Business," Maxim Pharmaceuticals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MAXM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MAXM.O</A>  shares plunged nearly 60 percent on Monday after the company  said its experimental liver cancer drug failed to show an  improvement in patient survival rates during a clinical trial."
Business," Maxim Pharmaceuticals Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MAXM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MAXM.O</A> said a trial to confirm the benefit of its Ceplene  drug failed to show an improvement in survival rates for  patients with liver cancer, sending its shares plunging on  Monday."
World," An urbane former general who promises  to fight terror and clean up government headed for an  overwhelming victory against incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in  Indonesia's first direct presidential election Monday.  Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Megawati's one time chief security  minister, had won 59 percent of 10 million votes counted as of  noon GMT, the election commission said. Megawati had 41  percent."
Business, The maker of Colgate toothpaste and Irish Spring soap  warned that earnings for the second half of the year will fall  short of earlier forecasts due to high marketing costs.
Business," Private equity firm Fortress  Investment Group LLC has agreed to buy oil tank operator  Stelmar Shipping Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SJH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SJH.N</A> for  $677 million, Stelmar said on  Monday."
Business,"Bangladesh reports a 28 jump in exports in July, boosted by strong demand in Europe for clothing and other textiles."
World,"Two soldiers of the US-led coalition have been killed in a gun battle in south-eastern Afghanistan, the US military says."
World," Relatives pleaded on Monday for the release of two Americans and a Briton as a deadline loomed for their beheading. In Baghdad, two Sunni Muslim clerics from a powerful conservative group were assassinated within hours of each other..."
Sci/Tech," French telecoms equipment maker  Alcatel is nearing a deal with a Chinese peer on cooperating to  build third generation (3G) mobile phone networks using a  Chinese technology standard, a senior executive said."
Business,"Australia #39;s commodity exports are expected to soar to a record 96 billion Australian dollars (US\$67 billion) in the current financial year, a national forecaster said in a report Monday."
Business,"Chip maker PMC-Sierra Inc. cut its third-quarter revenue outlook on Monday, citing reduced deployment of digital subscriber line equipment by Asian service providers in the second half of 2004."
Business,MILAN (AFP) - Alitalia airline won a thumbs up from the stock market following a weekend job-cutting deal with flight attendants seen as clearing away a threat of bankruptcy and opening up new horizons.
Sci/Tech,"I_Love_Pocky! writes  quot;According to this article, Microsoft is going to give its source code for Office 2003 to more than 30 different world governements."
Sci/Tech,"the Financial Times and Sony Ericsson announce a new mobile service that allows consumers to read up-to-date global business and financial news, comment and analysis from FT."
Sci/Tech,"Cable  amp; Wireless plc (NYSE: CWP - message board) is significantly ramping up its investment in local loop unbundling (LLU) in the UK, and it plans to spend up to 85 million (\$152."
Sci/Tech,"Congress has asked the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to look into spam reduction measures, including a  quot;Do Not Spam quot; list idea passed with the CAN-SPAM Act."
Sports, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said on Monday he had accepted Jose Antonio Camacho #39;s resignation as coach and appointed his deputy Mariano Garcia Remon in a caretaker role.
Sports,"Loudon, NH --- The 10 contenders were worried about some wild Sunday driver messing up the chase for the Nextel Cup championship, and then Robby Gordon came crashing in."
World, The British government and the brother of a British hostage have taken to Arab language airwaves in an attempt to have him released from his captors in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available.
Sci/Tech,"year old man has been arrested in England in the theft of the proprietary software blueprints used by Cisco Systems Inc.'s networking equipment, police and the company confirmed."
Sci/Tech,America Online announced the launch of an online shopping site it says will provide an easy and fast way to compare products from thousands of online merchants.
Sci/Tech,"As millions buy increasingly powerful cell phones, many companies are racing to develop video games to take advantage of the newfound portability."
Sci/Tech,"Among the stellar class known as red giants, Mira stars provide seventy-five percent of our galaxy's molecules including water vapor. These red giants pulsate as fast as every few months to years with their brightness varying by ten times during a cycle."
Business," Maxim Pharmaceuticals Inc.  said a trial to confirm the benefit of its Ceplene drug failed to show an improvement in survival rates for patients with liver cancer, sending its shares plunging on Monday."
World," International squads of beer drinkers, leather clad Bavarians and devotees of excess young and old converged in Munich on Saturday for the start of the planet's biggest beer festival, the Oktoberfest."
Sci/Tech, Amazon.com is trying to out Google the king of Internet search with a new site that puts a fancy face on Google's plain Jane search results.
Sci/Tech," French telecoms equipment maker Alcatel is nearing a deal with a Chinese peer on cooperating to build third generation (3G) mobile phone networks using a Chinese technology standard, a senior executive said."
Sci/Tech," Iran has become the latest country to edge towards ditching the ubiquitous Microsoft computer operating system in favour of the open source Linux solution, even if its refusal to abide by copyright laws means that the Islamic republic does not pay a penny to Bill Gates."
World," Two U.S. soldiers were killed Monday in a firefight with insurgents in a troubled southeastern Afghan province, the American military said."
World," President Bush raised a total of  #36;260 million for the primary election phase of his campaign, taking in  #36;18 million last month alone before accepting full government financing for the race's final two months."
Sci/Tech,"Hyperion Solutions, a vendor of business intelligence applications, will announce at its Solutions 2004 Hyperion International Conference in Paris this week, Essbase 7X, a greatly enhanced version of its analytic suite."
Sci/Tech,"JBoss on Monday is shipping JBoss Application Server 4.0, which the company is billing as the first open source application server certified as compatible with the J2EE 1.4 platform."
Sci/Tech,"Facing growing competition from open source software providers, Microsoft Corp. has decided to allow governments and international organizations access to source code for its Office 2003 productivity suite."
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft Inc. will kick off its Connect user show on Tuesday determined to focus attendees' attention on its progress in the past year and product plans for the coming one -- and away from the Jaws-like specter of Oracle Corp.
Sci/Tech,Software giant hopes to convince governments that its products are secure.
Sci/Tech,"DULLES, Va. (AP) -- America Online announced the launch of an online shopping site it says will provide an easy and fast way to compare products from thousands of online merchants..."
Sci/Tech,"As millions buy increasingly powerful cell phones, many companies are racing to develop video games to take advantage of the newfound portability. The newest twist is multiplayer: You can face real people in space battles or fishing tournaments."
Sci/Tech,By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available...
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- A 20-year-old man has been arrested in England in the theft of the proprietary software blueprints used by Cisco Systems Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"By ELIZABETH ZUCKERMAN    PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) -- A university study has found Taiwan and Singapore now lead the United States and Canada in providing government services online.    The Brown University survey, in its fourth year, measures the online performance of government in 198 countries..."
Business,"Unilever, the maker of Lipton tea and Magnum ice cream bars, said third-quarter earnings will fall and cut its annual profit forecast after sales of the company #39;s main brands unexpectedly declined for a second quarter."
Sci/Tech," Iran has become the latest country to edge towards ditching the ubiquitous Microsoft computer operating system in favour of the open source Linux solution, even if its refusal to abide by copyright laws means that the Islamic republic does not "
Sports,The last six stages of the Tour of Spain are set for sparks to fly in the battle for the final triumph in Madrid next Sunday. Roberto Heras leads by only 
Business,"Lennar Corp., the No. 3 US homebuilder by stock market value, said fiscal third-quarter profit rose 12 percent, higher than analysts estimated."
Sci/Tech,"The UK government is at the forefront of a Microsoft scheme allowing access to the Office 2003 source code. Microsoft is to extend a programme offering governments access to its software code, it announced on Sunday."
Sports,"Jose Antonio Camacho might quit as Real Madrid coach on Monday after offering his resignation to clubpresident Florentino Perez, Spanish media reported."
Sports,"Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Gisela Dulko of Argentina posted a straight- set victory over Hungarian Aniko Kapros in the first round of the \$585,000 China Open."
Business," Nike Inc. , the world's largest athletic shoe company, on Monday reported higher quarterly profit on strong demand for its namesake products in the United States."
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A>, the world's  largest athletic shoe company, on Monday reported higher  quarterly profit on strong demand for its namesake products in  the United States."
World," ""The Sopranos"" finally whacked its competitors in the best drama category at the Emmy Awards, and a comedy series victory for ratings starved ""Arrested Development"" proved SOMEBODY was watching   but it was HBO and its record breaking ""Angels in America"" that fluttered away with the most trophies.    HBO's megahit about a New Jersey mob family collected the best drama Emmy on its fifth try Sunday, and the channel's ""Sex and the City"" and ""Angels in America"" helped cable overshadow the traditional networks..."
Business,"  Unions at Jaguar are considering strike action in the wake of a decision by parent company Ford Motor to end production at its Coventry, England plant."
Business,Printer and PC maker Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday it bought \$1.3 million in common shares back from Merrill Lynch and its board approved the buyback of an additional \$3 billion in shares.
Sci/Tech,"Hackers have increased their attempts to hijack PCs since the start of the year, with up to 75,000 being compromised daily, according to Symantec."
Sci/Tech," Iran has become the latest country to edge towards ditching the ubiquitous Microsoft computer operating system in favour of the open source Linux solution, even if its refusal to abide by copyright laws means that the Islamic republic does not "
Sports,"Bernard Hopkins seeks to cash in on his knockout of Oscar De La Hoya, who must ponder an uncertain future. By wire services. LAS VEGAS - Bernard Hopkins #39; future seems certain for once, full of big fights and even bigger paydays."
Sports,Peyton Manning had plenty of help from the Colts. Steve McNair didn #39;t get the same treatment from his Titans in the first game between the NFL #39;s co-MVP quarterbacks.
World,"India says it will appoint private consultants to determine the number of people infected with the AIDS virus. The Indian government estimates the number at 5.1 million, the second most in the world after South Africa."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: WebSideStory cuts IPO to 4.4 million shares...BMC looks to simplify network operations...Data center firms settle cookie suit.
Sci/Tech,IT managers may need more storage to handle all the storage announcements occurring this week at the Storage Decisions show in Chicago.
Business,"Samsung Electronics has succeeded in developing an 8-gigabit flash memory chip, breaking another world record in semiconductors, the company announced yesterday."
Business,PITTSBURGH Mylan Laboratories again reiterated its commitment to the estimated four (B) billion dollar acquisition of brand-name drug maker King Pharmaceuticals despite Wall Street financier Carl Icahn upping his stake in the company.
Sci/Tech,"Sven Jaschan, an 18-year-old from Waffensen in Lower Saxony, who is also thought to be behind the Netsky virus and is currently awaiting trial for writing the Sasser worm, could be about to start work with German firewall company Securepoint."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,NEW YORKA weekend which began with rain and hope ended in sunshine and frustration for the Red Sox. Pedro Martinez allowed a two-run home run to Gary Sheffield on the fourth pitch of the game and the Yankees 
Sports,Boca Ratons Vince Spadea became the latest victim of the top seed curse that has existed at the Delray Beach-based tournament since it began in 1993.
Sports,Newtowns Phil Mills tasted further world championship glory yesterday when he co-drove Petter Solberg to victory in the Wales Rally GB.
Sports,West Brom boss Gary Megson has defended Darren Purse following Fulham manager Chris Coleman #39;s verbal attack on the Baggies centre-back.
Sports,The FA are certain to investigate the brawl which broke out at the Hawthorns during West Brom #39;s 1-1 draw against Fulham. Trouble began in the 83rd minute following Neil Clement #39;s dismissal for fouling Fulham #39;s Luis Boa Morte.
World,"ISTANBUL, Turkey Turkish authorities say a grenade might have caused last night #39;s explosion that injured at least 13 people attending a pop concert."
World," Two US soldiers died Monday in a fire fight with insurgents in a troubled southeastern Afghan province, the American military said."
World,India #39;s exclusive satellite for educational services -- Edusat -- was successfully placed into the Geostationary Orbit (GSO) on Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Amazon A9 Search -Is It Really A9 Out of 10?\\Personalization, the search engine buzzword of the year! Every major search engine with public goals has noted that some form of personalization will be implemented into future versions of their engines. What is personalization? It is a buzzword so there are ..."
World," India will improve on its already rapid economic growth levels in the years ahead, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh predicted on Monday."
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A>, the world's  largest athletic shoe company, on Monday reported a 25 percent  rise in quarterly profit, beating analysts' estimates, on  growing demand for its namesake products in the United States."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as  oil prices rose above  $46 a barrel, increasing concern about  corporate profits, while personal products maker  Colgate Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> warned about earnings."
Business," Food and consumer goods giant  Unilever cut its annual profit growth forecast by more than a  half on Monday, blaming wet weather which hit ice cream sales  and stiff competition in washing powders and soaps."
Business," New York Times Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NYT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NYT.N</A> on Monday  forecast third quarter and full year earnings below Wall  Street's average estimates, citing lower than expected revenue  so far in September."
Business,Bulgaria's first budget airline says that the government is driving it out of business.
Sci/Tech,"India launches its first learning satellite, aimed at revolutionising the country's educational network."
Business,Will it be a matter of  quot;one-and-done quot; for Alan Greenspan  amp; Co. at its Sept. 21 policy meeting? Since a quarter-point rate hike at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on that date seems a fait accompli 
Business,"Nike Inc. (NKE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest athletic shoe company, on Monday reported higher quarterly profit on strong demand for its namesake products in the United States."
Business,"US stocks fell after Colgate- Palmolive Co., the world #39;s largest toothpaste producer, reduced its profit forecast and PMC-Sierra Inc."
Business,"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lavished generous praiseon the Indian diaspora, particularly in the US and Britain, calling them a  quot;bridge quot; between their adopted land and India and said the country took  quot;pride in their achievements quot;."
Sports,"Real Madrid accepted the resignation of coach Jose Antonio Camacho on Monday, two days after a loss to Espanyol that was its second in four days."
Sports,Kellen Winslow Jr. broke his right leg during the Cleveland Browns #39; loss against Dallas and is expected to miss a major portion of his rookie season.
World," The European Union cannot start entry negotiations with Turkey unless Ankara adopts a reform of its penal code, a European Commission spokesman said on Monday."
Business,MOSCOW The Russian oil giant Yukos has said that it would immediately reduce some of its rail exports of crude oil to China in what appears to be the first time that Yukos #39;s ability to transport oil has been affected by its tax dispute with the Russian 
Business,Aviation industry analysts expect Qantas to head in a different direction now the Air NZ alliance is off. Picture:Reuters. Qantas #39; plans to take a 22.
Business,"Home builder Lennar Corp. reported a 12 percent rise in quarterly profit Monday, and a stable economy led it to raise its profit forecasts for the current and following year."
Business,The chief US financial regulator has hit back at critics of  quot;over-regulation quot; and accused many US bosses of failing to provide  quot;ethical quot; leadership for their companies.
Business,  MCI reportedly is looking for a buyer and has hired a trio of law firms to help the company explore its options.
Sci/Tech,"When you #39;re a company under the watchful eye of governments around the globe for being the 800-pound gorilla of the computer industry, it helps to play nice."
Sci/Tech,"Online retailer Amazon.com is offering a 1.57 shopping discount to registered users of its new A9 Web search service as a way to increase A9 use and promote buying on Amazon, the company #39;s Web site showed Friday."
Sci/Tech,JP Morgan Chase #39;s decision to in-source the bulk of the IT operations it recently outsourced points to what could be one of the great career-planning hazards over the next couple years: Divining what direction IT strategy is headed.
Sci/Tech,"Russia may have to delay October #39;s planned launch of the next International Space Station crew by up to 10 days to fix a problem on the spacecraft that is to carry them into orbit, Russian news agencies reported."
Sci/Tech,"Oprah.com and Pontiac.com see  quot;massive quot; website traffic as a result of the giveaway. If you ever want to increase traffic to your website, just try giving away 276 Pontiac G6 automobiles."
Sports,"A hospital spokeswoman said the European Cup winner, who was 69, had been suffering from stomach cancer. 1955: Makes his League debut in a game against Barnsley."
Sports,"Unseeded Brazilian Ricardo Mello  quot;Yello quot; won his first career title in his first career final Sunday at the ATP stop in Delray Beach, upsetting local favorite and No."
Sports,"A race for the ages is in prospect at next year #39;s Helsinki world championships if three of the world #39;s great runners stay fit, healthy and focused."
World,"MARK COLVIN: In China, President Hu Jintao has now assumed control of the military, marking his rise to full power after a leadership change that began in late 2002."
World,"Militants sawed off the heads of three hostages believed to be Iraqi Kurds in a grisly videotape that surfaced Sunday, hours after Iraq #39;s prime minister said January elections would be held on schedule."
World,"India #39;s space agency said it successfully launched the nation #39;s first satellite for educational services on Monday, which is expected to boost distance learning in a country with a huge rural population."
Business,"LONDON Unilever, the world #39;s largest maker of food and soap products, cut its profit forecast on Monday, sending its shares to their lowest level in four years."
Business,"New York Times Co. (NYT) on Monday forecast third-quarter and full-year earnings below Wall Street #39;s average estimates, citing lower-than-expected revenue so far in September."
Business,"As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opened in Houston on Monday, it is notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is - and for how little money was involved compared with how much in other Enron "
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission is closing in on the last of a series of reforms to protect mutual fund investors. One involves the fee charged to investors to pay for marketing and distribution of fund shares, called a 12b-1 fee."
Sci/Tech,"Police said on Monday they have arrested a 20-year-old British man on suspicion of stealing Cisco Systems (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) source code, the basic instructions for the machines that direct Internet traffic across the "
Sports,"Running back Corey Dillon carried 32 times for 158 yards. His performance, blemished only by a fumble that led to three Arizona points, was especially important because Tom Brady did not have one of his better days."
Sports,"The Bears looked like patsies coming into Lambeau Field Sunday, but they upset the Packers 21-10 in the home opener at Green Bay. Was it because the traditional rivalry meant more to the Bears?"
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti Sept. 20, 2004 - Raging floodwaters brought by Tropical Storm Jeanne killed at least 90 people in Haiti and left families huddled on rooftops as the storm pushed further out into the open seas, officials said."
World,HOW can you argue against attacking groups and individuals who want to plant bombs and kill innocent Australian civilians? Mark Latham believes he can mount and argue such a position (though he has given no coherent reason).
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan The eagerly awaited first meeting between President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India will be held Friday in New York, a Pakistani official said Monday."
World, An execution deadline for two Americans  and a Briton kidnapped in central Baghdad by militants  demanding the release of women prisoners by U.S. forces in Iraq  expired Monday with no word on their fate.
World," An Afghan vice president survived an  assassination attempt Monday when a remotely controlled device  was detonated near his convoy, while two soldiers from the  U.S. led coalition were killed in a separate gunbattle."
Business,"Nike Inc. (NKE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest athletic shoe company, on Monday reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit, beating analysts "
Business,"Mylan Laboratories Inc. continued to insist Monday that its \$4 billion acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals Inc. was in the company #39;s best interest, following a meeting last week with Carl Icahn, who opposes the deal."
World," The Berlin state government said Monday  it had banned an Arab Islamic Congress due to be held in the  German capital next month to rally support for ""resistance and  intifada"" in Iraq and the West Bank and Gaza Strip."
World,Former Nottingham Forest and Derby County manager Brian Clough dies aged 69.
World, Sen. John Kerry said Monday that President Bush's invasion of Iraq has created a crisis that could lead to unending war and raises questions about whether Bush's judgment is up to presidential standards...
Business, Oil prices hit  #36;46 on Monday after Russia's YUKOS suspended some oil exports to China and concern lingered over storm related supply disruptions into the United States.
Sports," Sixth seeded Gisela Dulko of Argentina beat Aniko Kapros of Hungary 6 4, 6 1 Monday in the first round of the China Open."
Business," By Brad Dorfman  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> on Monday  issued its first formal profit warning in almost a decade,  saying earnings will fall well short of Wall Street forecasts  due to higher marketing spending, sending its shares down 11  percent to a four-year low."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> shares fell more  than 2 percent early Monday, after Merrill Lynch analyst Guy  Moszkowski cut his stock rating to ""neutral"" from ""buy,"" citing  recent ethics problems."
World," JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP)   A former general who has pledged to get tough on terrorism and fix the economy was headed for a landslide win over incumbent President Megawati Sukarnoputri in Indonesia's landmark elections Monday, according to a nationwide sampling of votes."
Sci/Tech," At half the price of its high end system, the new ftServer W Series 2300 system offers users an alternative to clusters."
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A>, the world's  largest athletic shoe company, on Monday reported a 25 percent  rise in quarterly profit, beating analysts' estimates, on  strong demand for high end running and basketball shoes in the  United States."
World," Former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas  and jailed grassroots leader Marwan Barghouthi are  neck and neck in the Palestinian presidential election race to  replace Yasser Arafat, an opinion poll showed Monday."
Business," Home builder Lennar Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LEN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LEN.N</A> on  Monday reported a 12 percent rise in quarterly profit and  raised its forecasts for the current and following year, citing  a stable economy."
Sci/Tech," The replacement crew for the International Space Station started two days of preflight exams Monday, part of final preparations to relieve the two man Russian American crew finishing a six month mission."
Sci/Tech," Police said on Monday they have arrested  a 20 year old British man on suspicion of stealing Cisco  Systems <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CSCO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CSCO.O</A> source code, the basic instructions for the  machines that direct Internet traffic across the globe."
Sci/Tech," Video game giant Electronic Arts expects  to sell 2 million units of the ""Sims 2"" video game this year in  Europe, proving skeptics wrong that you can't build a market  around female gamers."
Sci/Tech,"When you're a company under the watchful eye of governments around the globe for being the 800-pound gorilla of the computer industry, it helps to play nice.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co., a maker of computers, printers and information technology systems for businesses, said Monday that it bought back about  $1.3 billion worth of common shares from Merrill Lynch   Co. in an accelerated repurchase program, while its board also approved the repurchase of an added  $3 billion in stock."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: PMC-Sierra lowers forecast...WebSideStory cuts IPO to 4.4 million shares...BMC looks to simplify network operations.
Sci/Tech,The two companies are targeting customers that have invested in a services-oriented architecture.
Sci/Tech,special coverage Court ruling casts pall over software maker's customer bash. Also: How to boost employee morale?
Sci/Tech,"The arrest marks a major breakthrough in the case, which involves the posting of more than 800MB of source code from Cisco's Internetwork Operating System (IOS) to a Russian Web site in May."
Sci/Tech,"Designed to further enhance the value of our Special Report, these Powerpoint slides offer key data and statistics about the choices facing today's IT decision makers regarding CRM."
Sci/Tech,"This week ObjectStore, a provider of technology designed to manage massive amounts of data in real time, will unveil RFID Accelerator. The company aims to give to supply chain capabilities similar to those used by financial institutions for executing programmatic trades on the stock exchange."
Business," The Financial Supervisory Service has announced that Hynix Semiconductor Inc engaged in fraudulent accounting practices involving 1.98 trln won in 1999, but has already corrected this error."
Business,  Shares of Citigroup fell after a Merrill Lynch analyst downgraded the Dow Jones Industrial Average component early Monday.
Business,"Lennar Corp., one of Florida #39;s largest home builders, Monday posted a 12 percent rise in profit for its latest quarter, despite the interruptions due to Hurricane Charley, as revenue surged."
Business,"Bob Lutz, the 72-year-old vice chairman of General Motors (GM), is on a mission that he likens to pulling the world #39;s largest automaker out of a death spiral."
Business,"Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. agreed to buy Microcell Telecommunications Inc. for C\$1.4 billion (\$1.08 billion), beating a bid by Telus Corp."
Sports,"Bernard Hopkins #39; fights are studies in boxing #39;s subtleties. He deals in nuances. He doesn #39;t have to be hitting an opponent to be setting him up, as he was Oscar De La Hoya here Saturday night."
Sports,It was what every NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver competing in the Chase for the Championship feared - a DNF (Did Not Finish). A poor finish with the accompanying 
World,The Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi said yesterday that the trial of the toppled Iraqi regime Saddam Hussein and his aides might start in October.
World,"An Afghan vice president survived an assassination attempt Monday when a remotely controlled device was detonated near his convoy, while two soldiers from the US-led coalition were killed in a separate gunbattle."
World," Iraq's interim president told George W.  Bush at the White House on Monday that the ""armies of darkness""  would not stop Iraqis voting next month, even though there is  no let up in insurgents' efforts to wreck the election."
World," Libya, which last year renounced its nuclear weapons program, Monday urged Iran to follow suit and comply with the demands of the U.N. nuclear watchdog to stop enriching uranium which can be used to make atomic bombs."
World," An Afghan vice president survived an  assassination attempt Monday in the north and two soldiers from  U.S. led forces were killed in a gunbattle in the southeast, as  violence escalated ahead of an Oct. 9 election."
Business,"Samsung Electronics announced on September 20 that it has succeeded in developing a 1/2000, hair-thin (60 nm) 8-gigabyte NAND flash memory module."
Sci/Tech,"AMD (Quote, Chart) expanded its portfolio of mobile Athlon chips in its quest to debunk Intel #39;s Centrino dominance, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft last week quietly launched a pilot program to tackle the increasing problem of software piracy. Windows Genuine Advantage is the first trial of a validation scheme operating on Microsofts Download Center.
Business,AIR New Zealand #39;s future is uncertain after the country #39;s High Court yesterday ended the long awaited nuptials with Qantas.
Business,"Home builder Lennar Corp. (LEN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a 12 percent rise in quarterly profit and raised its forecasts for the current and following year, citing a stable economy."
Business,The first criminal trial against any former Enron Corp. employees is scheduled to begin today in Houston. The case is against two ex-Enron workers and four former Merrill Lynch  amp; Co.
Business,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Business,WASHINGTON With just weeks before the election -- there #39;s concern that the rules on political fund-raising could be  quot;in chaos.
World,Dozens of people were killed in floods throughout Haiti after tropical storm Jeanne lashed the Caribbean nation during the weekend.
Sci/Tech," The world will have almost two billion mobile telephone users by 2006 due to growth in emerging markets such as India and China, the head of Swedish giant Ericsson revealed."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Britain's Colin  Montgomerie has always played like a man possessed in Ryder Cup  matches against the United States."
World, Sen. John Kerry said Monday that mistakes by President Bush in invading Iraq could lead to unending war and that no responsible commander in chief would have waged the war knowing Saddam Hussein didn't possess weapons of mass destruction and wasn't an imminent threat to the United States...
Business,Two consumer products giants - Colgate-Palmolive (CL) and Unilever (UL) warned Monday of disappointing outlooks as consumer goods firms across the world struggle with a slowdown in spending by shoppers.
Business," quot;India with 1.3 billion population ought to be represented in the UN Security Council and involved in the G-8 process, said Tony Blair."
Business,"  The world #39;s leading economies should take advantage of a benign global economic outlook to strengthen their domestic economies, said a senior official of the International Monetary Fund."
Sci/Tech,"The Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 is designed for thin and light mobile PCs, thanks to its reduced thermal design power and low operational voltage."
Sci/Tech,"The number of cyber attacks on Windows operating system rose by 400pc between January June of this year, computer security company Symantec said today."
Sports,Britain #39;s Colin Montgomerie has always played like a man possessed in Ryder Cup matches against the United States. A talismanic figure 
Sports,"Durban, Sep 20 (PTI) South African cricket has been thrown into further public scrutiny after the national team crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy by going down to the West Indies yesterday."
Sports,"(September 20, 2004) - OAKLAND, Calif. -ike Mularkey had his back against a cement block wall deep inside Network Associates Coliseum late Sunday."
World,TURKEY #39;S 40-year campaign to join the European Union is on the verge of collapse after its Islamist Government scrapped a package of reforms aimed at stamping out  quot;honour killings quot; and torture.
World,Judges in France have ordered six people to stand trial in connection with an alleged plot to attack the United States embassy in Paris in 2001.
Sci/Tech,Two new products are designed to make it easier for businesses to connect storage computers across long distances.
Sci/Tech,"To a large degree, the concerns of Net phone provider Nuvio illustrate how the industry has become politically divided."
Sci/Tech,Expanded Web conferencing service is specifically designed for sales professionals.
Business,"As had been predicted, Ford has announced that car production is to cease at Jaguar #39;s Browns Lane plant in Coventry , England ."
Sci/Tech," Sasser author Sven Jaschan has been hired as a programmer by German firewall security firm Securepoint, says UK anti virus firm Sophos which in July claimed 70 of all virus infections in the first six months of 2004 could be linked to "
Sci/Tech,"ON the heels of devices such as Sanyo #39;s Xacti C1 and Panasonic #39;s D-SNAP, which cut down video camera bulk by writing video to storage cards instead of tape or disc, comes the Everio range from JVC."
Sports,Rio Ferdinand will face Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday night to end what he claims has been  quot;the longest eight months of my life quot;.
Sports,"com. There are two weeks left in Octoberquest, and most of the attention today will be on a doubleheader in Florida that was never on the original schedule."
World,"The Americans are saying it, the British Government is saying it and so too is Iyad Allawi. Iraqis will go to the polls by the end of January, come what may."
Sci/Tech,UK police have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing source code from networking giant Cisco. The 20 year-old was arrested following Metropolitan Police Computer Crime Unit raids in Manchester and Derbyshire on 3 September.\
Sports, Jose Antonio Camacho quit as star studded Real Madrid's coach after just six games and was replaced Monday by assistant Mariano Garcia Remon.
Business," Colgate Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> on Monday  issued its first formal profit warning in almost a decade,  saying earnings will fall well short of Wall Street forecasts  due to higher marketing spending, sending its shares down 11  percent to a four year low."
Business," Oil prices hit  $46 on Monday as Russian  oil giant YUKOS cut some sales to China and was reported to  have suspended oil supplies to Lithuania, as the company's  financial turmoil took its first toll on exports."
Sci/Tech," Donald Machholz of Colfax,    California, an optician who has been interested in astronomy since age eight,    discovered nine comets from 1978 through 1994. He has since spent 1,457 hours    scanning the skies for other comets, without any luck."
World," The Berlin state government said Monday  it had banned an Arab Islamic Congress due to be held in the  German capital next month to rally support for Iraqi and  Palestinian ""resistance and intifada."""
Sci/Tech,Report suggests many giants of the industry have been able to capture lasting feelings of customer loyalty.
Business,Samsung Electronics announced three breakthroughs in key technologies that promise greater data storage and faster processing for computers and mobile devices such as MP3 audio players.
Business,"Shares of OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OSIP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped 13 percent in pre-market trade on Monday after the company #39;s experimental drug was shown to prolong the lives of patients with cancer of the pancreas."
Business,"The Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index dropped as Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Unilever cut profit forecasts, fueling concern consumer demand may be faltering."
Business,"Brillian Corp. , a maker of high-definition televisions based on its own liquid crystal technology, said on Monday that Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co."
Business, The Toronto stock market was higher Monday morning as energy stocks benefited from the world crude oil price #39;s move above  $46 US a barrel.
Business,The Internet company said Monday that it #39;s launching an online shopping site it says will provide an easy and fast way to compare products from thousands of online merchants.
Business,"The dollar rose broadly on Monday as markets braced for a Federal Reserve policy meeting this week that is widely expected to end with a higher federal funds rate, making the dollar a more attractive currency."
Business,"oil futures continued higher Monday, rising more than 1 percent amid ongoing nervousness in the energy pits. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e Newsletter!"
Sci/Tech," British police have arrested a man in connection with source code stolen from Cisco Systems. The Metro police computer crime unit,  quot;searched residences in Manchester and Derbyshire, England, on Sept."
Sci/Tech,Developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts for Windows 98 and later; \$49.99 (US); ages 17 and older. Rachel loves Mike. Mike loves Rachel.
Sci/Tech,"Two Web conferencing service providers, WebEx and Genesys Conferencing, separately are updating their applications to offer more features."
Sci/Tech,"Creaky banking and postal systems are conspiring against Chinese shoppers snapping up books and cosmetics over the internet, holding back a market that has lured the likes of eBay and Amazon."
Sports,It #39;s a sad reflection on the pace of modern life that many in football have already lost sight of Brian Clough #39;s achievements.
Sports,THE England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed Steve Harmison will face no action for pulling out of November #39;s tour to Zimbabwe.
Sports,"Earnhardt #39;s third-place finish in the Sylvania 300 yesterday at New Hampshire International Speedway, the best showing of his career at the 1.058-mile flat track, was good enough "
Sports,"With a series of plans for Andrew Flintoff and a distinct lack of concern for his batting teammates, Ricky Ponting believes Australia will be able to turn the lights out on England #39;s "
World,"Description: Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin steps down as the head of the Chinese military, completing the first orderly handover of power in the history of the Chinese communist state."
World,"Israeli troops Monday shot and killed a Palestinian man near a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army said soldiers shot the man, as he approached the settlement of Gush Katif."
World,"The family of British hostage Kenneth Bigley have made an appeal to his kidnappers not to harm him, as the deadline for their demands approaches."
World,"Three days after the tragedy of Beslan ended, we sat for over three and a half hours with Vladimir Putin. Between picking up the pieces of the worst Russian terror attack to date and planning "
World,"Sriharikota, Sept 20 (ANI) : India added another feather to its cap in space technology and stole a march over other countries by launching EDUSAT, its first exclusive satellite for educational sector, from here on Monday."
Business,Samsung #39;s advanced 60nm process technology is two thousandths the width of a piece of human hair and achieves approximately 30 percent reduction in cell size over the 70nm 4Gb NAND Flash memory developed last year.
Business,Swiss drug giant Roche said Monday that its Tarceva drug improves the results of chemotherapy in prolonging the lives of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Business,"Oil prices rose Monday morning, climbing toward \$46 per barrel, after reports that embattled Russian oil giant Yukos suspended some oil exports to China and as traders expect further declines in the US petroleum supply due to production, refining and "
Business,America Online has launched an online shopping site it says will provide an easy and fast way to compare products from thousands of online merchants.
Sci/Tech,"FINALLY, after a gaggle of expansion packs, the sequel to The Sims has landed, and those who enjoyed the original are in for a treat."
Sports,Europe travelled to America as underdogs to retain the Ryder Cup but surprised everyone by inflicting their heaviest-ever defeat on their hosts.
Sports," The Minnesota Twins will try to lock up their third consecutive AL Central title tonight, when they begin a three game set against the second place Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field."
Sports,"Big Day: This is probably the Marlins #39; last chance to get back in the wild-card race in earnest, their final Hail Mary play. If they sweep this doubleheader -- rescheduled, because of Hurricane "
World," One TV ad shows a dark haired ""terrorist"" scoping out a nuclear power plant through binoculars and taking photos of a passing train. Another shows black smoke pouring from the World Trade Center towers."
Business," Consumer products company Jarden Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JAH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JAH.N</A> on Monday said it would buy American Household Inc. for   $745.6 million, adding Mr. Coffee and an array of other  housewares to its product line."
World," The Basque separatist group ETA set off  bombs in seven cities across Spain on Monday, slightly wounding  five people and escalating their renewed fight for independence  on the day Spaniards celebrate unity."
Business," Oil prices hit  $46 on Monday after  Russian oil giant YUKOS said it would cut some oil shipments to  China, the first toll on exports from the company's financial  turmoil."
Business," Blue chips fell on Monday as investors  fretted over higher oil prices and companies warning of lower  earnings, but buying of semiconductor shares helped to reverse  Nasdaq's losses."
Sports," When Colin Montgomerie's final putt  plopped into the hole on the 18th green at Oakland Hills on  Sunday, it clinched a remarkable Ryder Cup triumph and soothed  the Scot's personal anguish."
World," An Islamist group has released 18 Iraqi  soldiers it had captured and threatened to kill unless an aide  to Shi'ite rebel cleric Moqtada al Sadr was released, Arabic  television Al Jazeera reported Monday."
Business," Private equity firm Fortress  Investment Group LLC agreed to buy Stelmar Shipping Ltd. for   $677 million only a few months after the oil tanker operator  fended off a hostile bid from its rival OMI Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OMM.N</A>,  Stelmar said on Monday."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Bigger than the  Olympics boasted one paper. Excitement is a gimme promised  another."
Business,"Nike, the US sports footwear and clothing firm, unveils a 26 rise in first quarter income, thanks to the Olympics raising its profile."
Sports,"The Finnish driver has had a disappointing weekend in Estoril: he finished 13th and 3rd However, he keeps the lead in the championship."
World," Ukraine's opposition said on Monday it had  reached a deal that could end a stand off with outgoing  President Leonid Kuchma's government, smoothing a re run of  rigged presidential polls."
Sports,"Quarterbacks Mark Brunell and Patrick Ramsey waste another day of good defense and, worse yet, let a reeling division rival off the hook."
Sci/Tech,"In the weeks leading up to November in the US, it #8217;s abundantly clear that this is not  #8220;election season #8221; but rather  #8220;polling season #8221;; with the actual voting still some ways off, our pundits must resort to polls and surveys as an estimate of what the will of the people will be on Election Day. But just how accurate are the samples in those polls?"
World," Higher oil prices and lowered outlooks from companies including Colgate Palmolive Co., Unilever PLC and the New York Times Co. sent stocks sliding Monday, although tech shares rallied on strong performance in the semiconductor sector..."
World,"HARRISBURG, Pa. - Rivers swelled with water dumped by Hurricane Ivan's remains from Ohio to Maryland, forcing thousands to evacuate, submerging a stadium and leading one town to haul out snowplows to shovel the muck..."
Business,"The advertising market will be stronger in 2005 than previously thought, ad industry experts say."
Sci/Tech,ITWorld: Police in the UK have arrested a man in connection with the theft of source code from networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc.
Sci/Tech,"According to AMD, the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 is the first processor manufactured with AMD #39;s 90-nanometer technique, a semiconductor process designed to enable higher performance without increased power consumption."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has introduced a new, optional trial as part of the Windows download website. The Windows Genuine Advantage program asks visitors to the site whether it is okay for Microsoft to check whether they "
Sci/Tech,"The Internet has long carried the promise of being an outlet for new writers, artists and independent musicians. But to David Pakman, the chief operating officer of eMusic, an online music distributor, that promise has been fading."
Sports,"Graeme Souness got off to a winning Premier League start as Newcastle claimed their first away league victory in 17 attempts. An own goal by David Prutton had Newcastle ahead, Anders Svensson equalised eight "
World,"Description: President Bush tours devastation in Florida caused by Hurricane Ivan, which is now blamed for 49 US deaths. Tropical storm Jeanne, meanwhile, is headed out to sea after battering Haiti and the "
World,"Iran may resume uranium enrichment  quot;any moment, quot; the nation #39;s Intelligence Minister warned as Tehran toughened its rhetoric against an international demand it stop all enrichment activities to allay global concerns it is developing nuclear weapons."
World,THE kindest label that can be attached to the John Howard-Mark Latham stoush on terrorism over the past two days is  quot;beat-up quot;.
World,Description: Tensions between Russia and Chechnya escalated with the rebel seizure of a school in Beslan earlier this month. Chechen separatists claim the violence stems from decades of abuse by Russian authorities seeking to take control of the region.
Sci/Tech,"Last week, Microsoft quietly launched a program to address piracy issues with their software. The new program called  quot;Windows Genuine Advantage quot; is a new validation on Microsoft #39;s download center."
Sci/Tech,"Inphonic Inc., an online retailer of wireless services and equipment, on Monday said it plans to sell 7 million common shares at \$15 to \$17 apiece in its initial public offering, according to an amended regulatory filing."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Bernhard Warner</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - Video game giant Electronic Arts expects\to sell 2 million units of the ""Sims 2"" video game this year in\Europe, proving skeptics wrong that you can't build a market\around female gamers.</p>"
Sci/Tech,source software maker releases big update to Java based application server program.
Sci/Tech,"based start up says the open source business model makes sense for network monitoring, a services intensive area."
Sci/Tech,"The volume of worms and viruses is increasing, but the rate of successful attacks has dropped, according to Symantec."
World," An Islamist group has released 18 Iraqi soldiers it had captured and threatened to kill unless an aide to Shi'ite rebel cleric Moqtada al Sadr was released, Arabic television Al Jazeera reported Monday."
World," BEIJING  #8212; More than a year after becoming China's president, Hu Jintao was handed the full reins of power Sunday when his predecessor, Jiang Zemin, gave up the nation's most powerful military post."
Sci/Tech," Internet advertising revenues in the United States surged 42.7 percent in the second quarter compared with the same period a year ago to 2.37 billion dollars, an industry group revealed."
World, Russia said Saturday India should become a veto wielding permanent member of the United Nations Security Council if the U.N.'s top decision making body is enlarged to reflect post Cold War realities.
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> shares fell as  much as 2.75 percent on Monday after a prominent Wall Street  analyst downgraded the world's largest financial services  company, citing a string of recent ethics problems.  Analysts say the blows to Citigroup's reputation might be a  function of the New York based giant's size and far flung  businesses."
World," The naked truth, the Supreme Court says, is that the Constitution's free speech guarantee doesn't protect a police officer who used the Internet to sell videotapes of himself stripping off his uniform and pretending to write tickets."
Sci/Tech,"  With the U.S. Congress winding down its work for 2004, technology lobbying groups are stepping up their push for lawmakers to pass several pieces of legislation, including extensions to a research and development (R D) tax credit and an Internet access tax moratorium."
Sci/Tech,"Web services software vendors AmberPoint and Systinet are now selling an integrated suite of software for service-oriented architectures, featuring products from both companies."
World," The House voted Monday to protect aid to farmers who convert to environmentally sound practices. The measure, now on its way to President Bush, would block the Agriculture Department from tapping some of the funding for administrative expenses. The USDA's use of program money for overhead costs farmers about  #36;150 million a year that could help them learn farming methods that protect air, water and wildlife, said Environmental Defense spokesman Scott Faber."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Storage Decisions</strong> File server help
Sci/Tech,"The first half of 2004 saw a huge increase in zombie PCs. Also called bots, their average numbers monitored by security firm Symantec rose between January and June from under 2,000 to more than 30,000 per day - peaking at 75,000 on one day.\"
Business,"The board of Russia #39;s embattled oil giant Yukos will halt crude supplies to Baltic refinery Mazeikiu Nafta until the end of the year, the Interfax agency reported Monday - just hours after Yukos confirmed a similar move involving a Chinese company."
Business,Union members at Jaguar today voted overwhelmingly to oppose closure at the Browns Lane plant in Coventry and backed a call for an industrial action ballot.
Business,Packard Co. Monday said it bought back  $1.3 billion in stock and announced a plan to buy back another  $3 billion in shares over the next several months.
Business,"Citigroup Inc. shares fell as much as 2.75 percent Monday after a prominent Wall Street analyst downgraded the world #39;s largest financial services company, citing a string of recent ethics problems."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s good news and bad news on the security front. Internet security company Symantec Corp. on Monday released its Internet Security Threat Report, which provides a six-month snapshot "
Sci/Tech,"com September 20, 2004, 9:38 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - At PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s Connect 2004 conference in San Francisco this week, the software vendor is expected to face questions from users about its ability to fend off Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech,"AMD has launched the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor, a low-power version of its 32/64-bit chip aimed at the thin-and-light notebook market."
Sci/Tech,comScore Networks today released a late-breaking analysis of Web visitation related to Oprahs heavily publicized giveaway of 276 Pontiac G6 automobiles to audience members on September 13.
Sports,Paris St. Germain fan favorite Danijel Ljuboja has hit out at coach Vahid Halilhodzic for dropping him for a crunch Sunday visit from Champions League runners up Monaco.
Sports,BIRMINGHAM (AFP) - Rival captains Michael Vaughan and Ricky Ponting both pinpointed all-rounder Andrew Flintoff as the vital player in Tuesday #39;s Champions Trophy semi-final between England and Australia here at Edgbaston.
Sports,"Omar Vizquel #39;s days with the Cleveland Indians could be dwindling. And although free agency beckons for the Gold Glove shortstop, he can #39;t imagine playing for any other team."
World,JAKARTA (AFP) - Indonesia cast an emphatic vote for change in a landmark poll which saw incumbent President Megawati Sukarnoputri headed for defeat at the hands of a former general who has promised better security and economic reform.
World,"An explosion tore apart a car in Gaza City Monday, killing at least one person, Palestinian witnesses said. They said Israeli warplanes were circling overhead at the time of the blast, indicating a possible missile strike."
World,The family of British hostage Kenneth Bigley was anxiously awaiting news of his fate tonight after the apparent deadline for his execution in Iraq passed.
World," Two US soldiers were killed in a firefight with insurgents Monday, while an Afghan vice president escaped a bomb attack on his convoy in the latest assassination attempt on a political leader ahead of key elections."
World," Poverty is ""the most destructive weapon of mass destruction,"" Brazil's president said Monday as world leaders spotlighted the growing gap between rich and poor and the often devastating impact of globalization on millions of people trying to eke out a living."
Sci/Tech, Computer Associates International Inc. and federal prosecutors reportedly are near a deal that could end a two year accounting fraud investigation of the software company.
Sci/Tech," Despite significant RFID adoption from the biggest companies, IBM is turning its attention to the midmarket."
World," In a blow to its credibility, CBS News said on Monday it had been misled over the authenticity of documents it aired in a story challenging President Bush's military service and announced it was mounting an internal investigation."
Business,"WASHINGTON : The United States should cuts its fiscal and trade deficits, while Europe and Japan should take steps to boost economic growth, IMF managing director Rodrigo Rato revealed."
Business,"BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Drugstore.com Inc. Monday widened its third-quarter loss projection and lowered its revenue forecast. The company said sales from its Vision Direct Corp."
Sci/Tech,"The volume of worms and viruses is increasing, but the rate of successful attacks has dropped, according to a new report from Symantec."
Sci/Tech,"As the specter of an Oracle Corp. takeover hovers overhead, PeopleSoft Inc. is doing what it can to solidify its user base and help enterprises better manage its products."
Sci/Tech,AMD : sicurezza e prestazioni ottimali con il nuovo processore mobile per notebook leggeri e sottili; Acer Inc. preme sull #39;acceleratore con il nuovo notebook a marchio Ferrari.
World,"Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. VIENNA, Austria (AP) - More than 40 countries with peaceful nuclear programs "
Business," With little doubt about the Federal Reserve's plans for a quarter point rate hike, financial markets were focusing on another question: When will the Fed stop?"
World," North Korea said Monday that it will not give up nuclear development in light of unauthorized nuclear experiments by South Korea, where U.N. inspectors nuclear inspectors were conducting an investigation."
World," Statement by CBS News President Andrew Heyward and Dan Rather about the authenticity of documents used to support a ""60 Minutes"" story that questioned President Bush's Vietnam War era National Guard service:"
World,"Rescuers search for victims after a ship capsizes in the Amazon region of Brazil, killing at least 15 people."
World,"Senator John Kerry said today that the war in Iraq was a ""profound diversion"" from the war on terror and Osama bin Laden."
World,CBS admitted today that it cannot vouch for the authenticity of documents used to support a story that questioned President Bush's National Guard service.
Business,"LONDON : Jaguar car workers will vote on whether to strike in protest at Ford #39;s decision to halt production of the luxury vehicle at a plant in central England with the loss of over 1,000 jobs, union leaders warned."
Business,The price range for the shares is for institutional clients and excludes brokerage fees. It values Hutchison Telecom at between US\$3.
Business,Canadian telecommunications provider Rogers Communications Inc. reported that its wireless subsidiary Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.
Business,"US Airways lost the financing for nearly 100 regional jets that were to be a key part of the bankrupt airline #39;s restructuring plan, The Washington Post reported on Saturday."
Business,"Medarex Inc., a Princeton, NJ, biotechnology company, could receive up to \$510 million under a global collaboration deal it signed with New York-based Pfizer Inc."
Sci/Tech,Redmond software company Microsoft Corp. said it will add the source code of its Office 2003 flagship software suite to its program for sharing the details of its products with government entities.
Sci/Tech,"An early end to International Business Machines Corp. #39;s contract with JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. reveals how mega information-technology outsourcing deals are falling out of favor, with both IT services companies and their customers."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - An antispam technology proposed by Microsoft Corp. as a standard way of identifying the senders of e-mail messages suffered a blow this month when a group within the "
Sports,"IRVING, Texas-What could have been a breather had Dallas coach Bill Parcells gasping for air here Sunday afternoon at Texas Stadium."
World,"Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, a retired four-star general trained in the United States, led the fight against Indonesia #39;s main al-Qaida-linked militant group."
World,"A DEPUTY to US-backed President Hamid Karzai escaped a roadside bombing in northern Afghanistan today, just four days after Mr Karzai himself was targeted as he attempted to hit "
World,"Two influential Sunni Muslim clerics were killed in Iraq, and authorities awaited word Monday on the fate of three groups of hostages, including a Briton and two Americans."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Hyperion targets broader base...JBoss ships J2EE app server...Firms bundle Web services wares...PMC-Sierra lowers forecast.
Sci/Tech,"The start-up, soon to be acquired by Cisco, adds feature to help broadband service providers fight ""zombie"" attacks."
Sci/Tech,New add-ons include a wireless keyboard that works with PDAs and smart phones from HP and Dell as well as its own.\
Business,"Hynix Semiconductor Inc., the world #39;s fourth biggest memory chip maker last year, engaged in accounting frauds between 1999 and 2003 that total nearly 2 trillion won, Korea #39;s financial regulator said yesterday."
Business,"Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. (RCMb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) launched a friendly C\$1.4 billion (\$1.07 billion) cash bid for Microcell Telecommunications Inc."
Business,The new head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday signaled the lender would take a larger role in speaking out about policies in the world #39;s richest nations if they pose global economic risks.
Sci/Tech," These days, technology providers take nothing for granted, especially their customers: There are plenty of stories of providers going to extraordinary lengths to win and keep customers."
Sports,Fulham face the prospect of severe punishment after the Football Association threw the book at the club following Saturdays stormy match against West Brom.
World,Khartoum if it does not stop Arab militia terrorising African farmers in the remote western province.  quot;I first discussed the crisis in Darfur when I was in Khartoum in December ... They 
World,"An Algerian who has been held without trial or charges since 2001 under anti-terrorism laws was freed by the British government Monday, his lawyer said."
Business,Workers at Ford #39;s main Jaguar assembly plant have agreed to take a ballot on possible strike action over job cuts at the hard-pressed carmaker.
Business, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it has developed the industry #39;s first 2 Gigabit (Gb) DDR2 SDRAM utilizing 80 nanometer (nm) process technology.
Business,"Hynix used such deceptive accounting methods as substituting expenses with assets under construction from 1996, the Financial Supervisory Service says."
Business,"Citigroup Inc. led shares of financial services stocks lower Monday after Japanese regulators ordered the company to close down its private-banking operations, a move that triggered a downgrade from a major Wall Street brokerage."
Business,"After winning union backing for job cuts, Alitalia was holding a board of directors meeting Monday to approve a restructuring plan aimed at saving the near-bankrupt Italian carrier from collapse."
Business," Shares of Maxim Pharmaceuticals Inc. nearly halved in value Monday, following news that its Ceplene drug failed to improve survival in a trial of patients with malignant melanoma where the cancer had spread to the liver."
Sci/Tech,"Is Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) opening up? The tech giant said today that it plans to reveal the source code for its Office 2003 product (a suite that includes such well-known applications as Outlook, Excel, and Word) to government clients."
Sci/Tech,"based assaults continue to be a major concern, according to a new report from security software maker Symantec. The time from discovery of a vulnerability to attacks exploiting that vulnerability is shrinking."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco, Dell and Microsoft earn raves in a customer loyalty survey. Apple, HP and Sun? Not so much. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Executives at Cisco, Dell, Microsoft and IBM don #39;t need to worry about losing a lot "
Sci/Tech,British police have arrested a 20-year-old man in northern England on suspicion of involvement in the theft and posting in May of a key piece of software from Cisco Systems.
Sports,"Brian Clough, the charismatic coach who led Nottingham Forest to consecutive European Cup titles in 1979-80 and became known as the  quot;best manager England never had, quot; died Monday."
Sports,"Auburn junior offensive tackle Marcus McNeill sounded a little Zen-like, especially after an afternoon that was anything but non-violent."
Sports,"Kidnappers of Maura Villareal, mother of Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Ugueth Urbina, have demanded a ransom payment of \$15 million, according to Venezuela Electronic News."
Sports,  Diego Maradona boarded a flight for Cuba on Monday to continue treatment for drug addiction after an unsuccessful court fight by his family to keep him in Argentina.
World,Early returns from Indonesia #39;s presidential election suggest former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has taken the lead against incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri.
World,The British government is to release a foreign national held without charge or trial under the anti-terrorism laws introduced in the wave of the Sept.
World,"The French army says it has arrested 12 of its soldiers in Ivory Coast on charges of stealing \$120,000 from a bank they were ordered to protect."
Business,"WASHINGTON : With little doubt about the Federal Reserve #39;s plans for a quarter-point rate hike, financial markets were focusing on another question: When will the Fed stop?"
Business,Korean chipmaker expects global sales will halve next year; sales growth could be in single digit. SEOUL (Reuters) - Growth in global semiconductor sales will probably halve next year and memory chip sales 
Sci/Tech," German police have broken up an Internet piracy operation they say had peddled millions of dollars worth of bootleg films, computer games, music and software through a Web site."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will let governments access the computer code behind its Office software as part of a broader campaign to provide alternatives to open-source applications.
Sci/Tech,"The daily volume of Internet attacks dropped off in the first half of this year, and the rate at which new vulnerabilities are being reported appears to have hit a plateau, according to Symantec Corp."
Sci/Tech,"The United Nations on Monday added 14 pesticides and chemicals, including lead additive for petrol, to a growing list of toxic substances in which trade is restricted."
World," A message posted on an Islamist Web site said Monday the militant group of al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi had killed one of two Americans it was holding hostage, but the report could not be immediately verified."
World," An Israeli missile strike killed at least two Hamas gunmen in Gaza City Monday, a day after a top commander of the Islamic militant group was killed in a similar attack, Palestinian witnesses and security sources said."
World," Costa Rica deported two men who tried to enter Costa Rica over the weekend using well crafted false European documents and who officials fear may have had links to terrorists, the country's immigration director said Monday."
Sports, A judge on Monday appointed a third expert to examine a former Baylor basketball player charged with killing a teammate. Two other experts found Carlton Datson incompetent to stand trial in the shooting death of Patrick Dennehy.
Sci/Tech," The United Nations on Monday added 14 pesticides and chemicals, including lead additive for petrol, to a growing list of toxic substances in which trade is restricted."
Sci/Tech," Deaf children thrown together in a school in Nicaragua without any type of formal instruction invented their own sign language    a sophisticated system that has evolved and grown, researchers reported on Friday."
World," This year's presidential election began with Iowa's caucuses back in January, and it could be determined by how Iowans vote Nov. 2."
World," A message posted on an Islamist Web site  said Monday the militant group of al Qaeda ally Abu Musab  al Zarqawi had killed one of two Americans it was holding  hostage, but the report could not be immediately verified."
Business,"The Federal Reserve, wanting to keep inflation at bay, is expected to boost short-term interest rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, a move that would come in the final stretch of the presidential campaign."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   More than 300 people died  in Haiti from flooding and mudslides triggered by Tropical  Storm Jeanne, according to aid workers who said half of the  northern city of Gonaives was still underwater."
World,The US lifts a trade embargo to reward Libya for its decision to give up weapons of mass destruction.
World,"Charges against four directors of Zimbabwe's banned Daily News newspaper are dropped by a court, citing insufficient evidence."
Business,The consumer products firm issues a profit warning for the second half.
Business,"When a company's management wastes free cash to cover up for previous mistakes, look out."
World,"Sounding an alarm over nuclear proliferation, the head of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency said Monday that more than 40 countries have the know-how to produce nuclear weapons and that the agency is only relying on their ""good intentions"" to reveal all their activities."
World,"Relatives pleaded Monday for the release of two Americans and a Briton held hostage as a deadline loomed for their beheading. In Baghdad, gunmen assassinated two clerics from a powerful Sunni Muslim group opposed to the US presence in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,The chipmaker announces new investments in five firms working on digital home related software and hardware.
Sci/Tech,German company Securepoint says teenager Sven Jaschan deserves a chance to prove himself on the up-and-up.
Sci/Tech,"P-Cube, soon to be acquired by the networking giant, adds feature to help broadband service providers fight ""zombie"" e-mail attacks."
Business,"The US Federal Reserve Board, wanting to keep inflation at bay, is expected to boost short-term interest rates Tuesday for a third time this year, a move that would come in the final stretch of the presidential campaign."
Sci/Tech,Europe s Mars Express is gathering data regarding the geological and atmospheric processes on the red planet -- information that might shore up the case that present-day life is percolating subsurface.
Sports,WORLD champion Petter Solberg admitted he needed all his reserves of speed to complete a hat-trick of Wales Rally GB wins. The Norwegian stole victory from world championship leader Sebastien Loeb with a brave 
Sports,"Manchester United #39;s England defender Rio Ferdinand was named in his club #39;s starting lineup for their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday, marking the end of his eight-month ban."
Business,Maxim Pharmaceutical's Ceplene produces disappointing results.
Sci/Tech,A new report sees growing opportunity for the open-source operating system to displace Windows in small offices.
Sci/Tech,"  The plethora of security technologies on the market are enough to overwhelm even the most knowledgeable IT managers, but in sorting through all of the options, it may be helpful to look at what is not needed, according to Gartner Inc. research detailed hereat its IT Security Summit conference."
Business,"South Koreas financial regulator has found accounting irregularities worth Won1,980 billion (\$1.7 billion) at Hynix Semiconductor, and has warned that the worlds second largest memory chipmaker could be fined for the violations."
Business,"The maker of Bicycle playing cards said it will buy Boca Raton-based American Household for \$745.6 million. The purchase by Rye, NY-based consumer products company Jarden Corp."
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 20, 2004 - A judge has struck down several government rules on campaign fund raising, ordering tougher restrictions on big political money in the long term while creating uncertainty about "
Business,"Nike has reported that first quarter revenues increased 18 to \$3.6bn (3bn), against \$3bn (2.5bn) for the same period last year."
Business,"PMC-Sierra Inc. warned Wall Street third-quarter revenues won #39;t meet expectations, but that wasn #39;t enough to persuade investors to pull out of the beleaguered chip sector."
Sci/Tech,"According to the Symantec report, there is a sharp rise in so-called  quot;bot networks quot; of compromised PCs that are used by hackers to launch denial-of-service attacks."
Sci/Tech,"FOOD - where would we be without it? A lot of businesses have made a lot of money from one of lifes few essentials by providing answers to the question of how much we can afford to pay for food, and the "
Sci/Tech,"SINGAPORE: China #39;s first ever novel transmitted to readers through SMS is all set to be made into a film. According to The Straits Times , the film will also be transmitted to audiences in 30 to 40 segments "
Sci/Tech,"The wait for millions of Sims fans is over. Electronic Arts announced that The Sims 2, has shipped to retailers under the EA GAMES brand and is now available on store shelves."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - PHILADELPHIA -- Information technology managers embarking on grid computing projects could get some tips from the candidates in this election season."
Sports,Robby Gordon apologized Monday for intentionally causing an accident at New Hampshire International Speedway that involved championship contenders Tony Stewart and Jeremy Mayfield.
Sports,Fulham are facing FA charges regarding the conduct of their players in a Premier League match at West Bromwich Albion last Saturday that included a mass brawl and three dismissals.
World,"An American hostage being held in Iraq has been beheaded, according to a statement by the group holding three Westerners. The statement said: God protect him, has beheaded the first American."
Sci/Tech," Overture Services, Yahoo Inc.'s  Web search advertising unit, on Monday said it plans to enter five new international markets in the coming months as the Internet media company continues to broaden its global reach."
Sports," The University of Kansas must immediately release its athletic director's employment agreement and another compensation document under the state's open records act, a district judge ordered."
Sci/Tech," The iPaq H6315 from Hewlett Packard is the first all in one wireless device to combine GPRS wireless data, Wi Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth functionality in a single package."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is opening the door to its Office suite, offering governments a closer look inside key applications."
Sci/Tech, No one can envy the position of PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) executives as they enter their annual Connect user conference this week. Last year's show was dominated by speculation over Oracle's (Nasdaq: ORCL) hostile takeover bid for the company    a prospect they hoped would be squelched by this year.
Sports," CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns rookie  tight end Kellen Winslow is expected to be sidelined  six-to-eight weeks after suffering a broken right fibula during  Sunday's 19-12 loss to Dallas."
Sports, A third gold medal for Chui Yee Yu  rounded off a rewarding day for Hong Kong at the Paralympics as  they emerged as the dominant force in wheelchair fencing.
Business," Wright Medical Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMGI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMGI.O</A> on  Monday said it recalled defective components used in its  reconstructive hip implants and cut its earnings forecast,  sending its shares tumbling 14 percent."
World,Early results from Indonesia's first direct presidential poll put ex-general Susilo Yudhoyono on course to win easily.
Business,"Prices were pushed higher by news on Sunday that Yukos had suspended delivery of 400,000 metric tons a month, or nearly 98,000 barrels a day, of rail-borne crude oil exports to China National Petroleum Co."
Business,"Palmolive Co., the world #39;s largest toothpaste maker, said second half profit will fall because of higher marketing costs to fend off Procter  amp; Gamble Co."
Business,"  Citigroup shares slid 95 cents, or 2 percent, to  $46.00 in pre market trade Monday after Merrill Lynch sliced its recommendation on the stock to  quot;neutral quot; from  quot;buy."
Sci/Tech,"PFS observed that, at 10-15 kilometres above the surface, water vapour is well mixed and uniform in the atmosphere. However, it found that, close to the surface, water vapour is more concentrated in three "
Sports,New Real Madrid boss Marino Garcia Remon has very little time to turn things around if his out-of-sorts side are to halt their slide when they entertain Osasuna on Tuesday.
Sports,"Brian Clough, the outspoken soccer manager who led Nottingham Forest to European Cup success in 1979 and 1980, died at Derby City General Hospital in central England."
Sports,John OShea has warned Manchester United supporters not to expect miracles from returning hero Rio Ferdinand. Alex Ferguson is expected to waste little time in restoring his star defender to the Red Devils 
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson tonight hailed Brian Clough as a great footballing eccentric and a fantastic manager following the death of his old sparring partner.
Sports,Button was the general manager of the Calgary Flames for parts of three seasons from 2000-01 to 2002-03 before joining The Score network as an NHL analyst.
World,Fears were growing tonight for the safety of Briton Kenneth Bigley as unconfirmed reports stated a fellow hostage in Iraq had been executed.
Sports, Brian Westbrook dismisses his critics the same way he shrugs off tacklers.
Business," The European Central Bank is unhappy with the current level of inflation in the eurozone but expects it to fall below the two percent in the second quarter of next year, its chief economist Otmar Issing said."
Business, Stocks fell on Monday as warnings of  lower earnings from consumer goods giants Colgate Palmolive and  Unilever weighed on markets.
World, The House ethics committee ended its initial information gathering Monday and now must decide whether to order a formal investigation of whether Majority Leader Tom DeLay has misused his office.
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - In the end, Europe's  crushing Ryder Cup victory over the U.S. was all about better  teamwork, hungrier players, putts made when they mattered most  and astute captaincy by Bernhard Langer."
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan intends to tell world leaders on Tuesday to respect human  life, whether civilians or prisoners of war in Iraq, villagers  in Sudan or children in northern Uganda or Russia."
Business,"Federal regulators have found evidence suggesting that mortgage giant Fannie Mae manipulated earnings to facilitate bigger bonuses to executives, according to a lawmaker familiar with the findings."
Business,"The two companies do not operate in all the same markets, but Monday's warnings seemed to suggest that both were suffering from tougher competition in some areas."
World," Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said in an interview published Monday that a ""depressed and broken in spirit"" Saddam Hussein had appealed to him for mercy, saying his regime had meant no harm during the years it was in power.    Allawi also told the London based Al Hayat newspaper that he's been the target of four assassination attempts since becoming leader of Iraq   the most recent just five days ago   but he insisted his homeland's chaos would be controlled..."
World,"SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - At least one person was shot at the state Capitol on Monday afternoon, and the building was locked down, with employees ordered to stay in their offices..."
World," A Web site posting Monday claimed that an American hostage has been ""slaughtered"" in Iraq and that two other captives would soon be killed. The claim could not be verified..."
Business,the Air New Zealand of September 2004 is a vastly different company from the one that feared annihilation by Qantas just two years ago.
Business,"Consumer products company Jarden Corp. (JAH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would buy American Household Inc. for \$745."
Business,"com September 20, 2004, 12:05 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has extended its Government Security Program (GSP) by offering government customers access to the source code of Microsoft Office 2003."
Sci/Tech,"Sales Center -- to its hosted Web conferencing service. The module will let a remote sales team pass notes behind the scenes, keep "
Sports,A third gold medal for Chui Yee Yu rounded off a rewarding day for Hong Kong at the Paralympics as they emerged as the dominant force in wheelchair fencing.
Sports,"Steelers head coach Bill Cowher was hoping to bring rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger along slowly, allowing him to learn from veteran Tommy Maddox in his initial campaign."
World,Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva urged the international community on Monday to harness globalization and turn it into a positive force for all peoples of the world.
Sci/Tech,"Analysts speculate that the software giant will focus on the low end of the market, at least initially."
Sci/Tech,"Forrester CEO George Colony argues that if Sun goes down, it's going to go down taking very big swings."
Sci/Tech,"bug text As worms proliferated through the first half of the year, attacks gained in sophistication. Also: A start-up fights zombies."
Sci/Tech,"The chipmaker is back on a buying spree, having scooped up five other companies this year."
Sports," Mark Prior allowed five hits in 7 2 3 innings to out pitch Carl Pavano, and the Chicago Cubs moved one percentage point ahead of San Francisco atop the NL wild card standings by beating the Florida Marlins 5 1 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday."
Sports, Cowboys rookie running back Julius Jones broke his left shoulder and is expected to be out about two months.
Sports," Edgerrin James, the Indianapolis Colts' top running back, strained his hamstring in Sunday's victory against Tennessee and may miss this week's game against Green Bay."
World, Spanish police made the simplest of 'fair cops' in arresting a young French drug dealer who offered them cocaine before realising he was dealing with the long arm of the law.
World, President Bush on Monday formally ended the U.S. trade embargo on Libya to reward it for giving up weapons of mass destruction but left in place some U.S. terrorism related sanctions.
Sports, The lockout of ice hockey players by the  National Hockey League is sending a chill through U.S. arena  operators who rely on professional hockey as a vital audience  puller.
Business," Oil prices broke above  $46 on Monday  after Russian oil giant YUKOS said it would cut some oil  shipments to China, the first toll on exports from the  company's financial turmoil."
Business," Stocks declined on Monday as oil  prices spiked higher and companies like consumer goods giant  Colgate Palmolive warned on earnings, stirring investor worry  about corporate profits."
Business," The dollar rose broadly on Monday as  markets braced for a Federal Reserve policy meeting this week  that is widely expected to raise the federal funds rate, making  the dollar a more attractive currency."
World," A far right Colombian warlord  participating in peace negotiations with the government has  been killed by his own men, police said on Monday, in another  bloody incident that could undermine the shaky talks."
Sports,Judge in Baylor player's death appoints third mental-health expert to evaluate defendant.
Business,Families shell out a small fortune to send their kids back to school.
Business," Shares of Genta Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GNTA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GNTA.O</A> soared  nearly 50 percent on Monday after the biotechnology company  presented promising data on an experimental treatment for blood  cancers."
Business,"Unilever, one of the world #39;s leading consumer-products companies with products from Dove soap to Hellman #39;s mayonnaise, surprised investors today by disclosing that its full "
Business,"Michael Eisner, chief executive officer of Walt Disney Co., said he plans to leave the company #39;s board when he steps down as CEO in 2006, Fortune magazine said it is reporting in its upcoming issue."
Sci/Tech,The world #39;s top telecom equipment makers may have to settle for just a fraction of the multibillion-dollar orders they had expected when China builds its next-generation mobile phone networks.
Sports," Mark Prior allowed five hits in 7 2 3 innings to out pitch Carl Pavano, and the Chicago Cubs moved one percentage point ahead of San Francisco atop the NL wild card standings by beating the Florida Marlins 5 1 in the first game of a doubleheader "
Sports," The Montreal Expos will get their chance to climb out of the cellar in the National League East this week, as they begin a three game series against the New York Mets Tuesday at Olympic Stadium."
World,"general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is on course for a landslide victory over incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri after Indonesia #39;s presidential election yesterday, according to an early forecast."
World,"Outwardly, Russia has not changed since the barrage of terrorist attacks that culminated in the school massacre in Beslan on Sept."
World," Guerrillas attacked a US patrol north of Baghdad on Monday, killing one 1st Infantry Division soldier, the US military said in a statement."
Business,"Ah, the sweet smell of success: Maria Sharapova #39;s Wimbledon title helped her land an endorsement deal for a perfume that will bear her name."
Sci/Tech,"America Online has had quite a bit of success with its AIM Robot (AIMBot) technology, including one that feeds users news headlines or on-demand news from the Wall Street "
Sports,The extraordinary news that Jos Antonio Camacho offered up his resignation on the Sunday after the Espanyol defeat was a fitting end to a fascinating week in La Liga.
Sports,"WELCOME, NC -- Robby Gordon is apologizing for intentionally causing an accident in Sunday #39;s Nextel Cup race at New Hampshire International Speedway."
Sports,Fists may have been flying at The Hawthorns... but it was Rob Earnshaw #39;s foot that left Gary Megson wondering what might have been.
World,There has been more violence in Afghanistan where one of the country #39;s vice presidents has narrowly avoided assassination. Attacks are escalating as Afghanistan prepares 
World,"The European Union has made clear to Turkey that it cannot start negotiations on joining the union, until Ankara reforms its penal code."
World," Turkey will push to improve its democracy and human rights record regardless of whether European Union leaders decide in December to begin membership talks with Ankara, the government said Monday."
World," It started with a robbery, but the gang that burst into a branch of Al Habib Bank in this teeming port city had no interest in striking it rich, and the university graduate driving the getaway car was just getting started on a master plan for terror."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> shares fell as  much as 2.75 percent on Monday after a prominent Wall Street  analyst downgraded the world's largest financial services  company, citing a string of recent ethics problems."
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A> on Monday  reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit, topping Wall  Street estimates, on strong sales of Converse sneakers and  high priced athletic and basketball shoes such as the Air Zoom  and Street Miler."
World, A United Nations inspection team arrived to further investigate South Korea's past unauthorized experiments with plutonium and uranium as North Korea vowed not to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Business,Two former Enron executives are set to appear in court in Houston in the first criminal trial involving Enron staff since the firm's collapse in 2001.
Business,"Plus, Colgate-Palmolive's washed away, Microsoft opens up, and a stone-cold IPO."
World," Mark Prior allowed five hits in 7 2 3 innings to out pitch Carl Pavano, and the Chicago Cubs moved one percentage point ahead of San Francisco atop the NL wild card standings by beating the Florida Marlins 5 1 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday.    Corey Patterson's two run double in the second inning put the Cubs ahead to stay..."
World, Frustrated doctors say they too often find themselves jury rigging adult medical devices to fit children's tiny bodies and special needs. Now pediatric experts have begun a major push to fill the gap...
Business,"Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) shares fell as much as 2.75 percent on Monday after a prominent Wall Street analyst downgraded the world #39;s largest financial "
Business,"To nab network-centric work at the Defense Department, Boeing Co. and IBM Corp. today announced a 10-year alliance. The two companies estimate that DOD will spend \$200 billion for ground- and space-based systems for net-centric operations."
Sci/Tech,"Attacks on Windows machines in the first six months of 2004 jumped nearly four-and-a-half times over the same period last year, a security firm said Monday, leading to an explosion in the number of hacker-run bots."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft wants to get its next operating system in shipping shape by taking away one of the legs of the three-legged stool upon which the system would be built.
Sports,  Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones will miss about two months with a broken shoulder blade. Cowboys coach Bill Parcells confirmed the injury Monday during his weekly news conference.
Sci/Tech,AOL partner offers new version of Central kit that connects to online giant's instant messenger.
Sci/Tech,"Blade servers are the future, HP says, rolling out new services targeted at users."
Sci/Tech,"Embarcadero Technologies on Monday is unveiling its DBArtisan Workbench 8.0 database administration tool, featuring enhanced backup capabilities for Microsoft SQL Server databases and support for performance metrics in the Oracle10g database."
Sci/Tech,Suspect accused of stealing and distributing source code over the Internet.
Business,"HONG KONG China Power International Development, a unit of China #39;s fifth-biggest electricity generator, is seeking as much as 2.57 billion Hong Kong dollars, or \$330 million, in an initial public offering of stock, bankers involved in the sale said Monday "
Business,Federal regulators have found evidence suggesting that mortgage giant Fannie Mae manipulated earnings to facilitate bigger bonuses to executives 
Business,"  A federal judge found Monday that new rules from the Federal Election Commission did not follow the intent of lawmakers who wrote a sweeping new law designed to change the way politicians raise money, creating uncertainty for "
Sci/Tech,"The number of new viruses and worms aimed at Microsoft Corp. #39;s ubiquitous Windows operating system rose 400 percent between January and June from the same year-earlier period, computer security company Symantec said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"New research indicates that many household names of the IT industry, including Dell and Microsoft, have been able to capture lasting feelings of customer loyalty."
Sci/Tech,"Last week, I spoke with VMware Vice President of Marketing Michael Mullany about VMware ACE, a fascinating solution that simplifies and secures the deployment of software environments to mobile workers, contractors, and telecommuters."
Sci/Tech,AOL Monday is launching a program to promote and facilitate the creation of what it calls AIM Robots for its AIM instant messaging system.
Sci/Tech,The world #39;s top telecoms equipment makers may have to settle for just a fraction of the multi-billion-dollar orders they had expected when China builds its next-generation mobile phone networks.
Sci/Tech," The European Space Agency (ESA) said on Monday that it had found concentrations of water vapour and the gas methane in the same places on Mars, a finding which strengthens speculation that the Red Planet could be a haven for microbial life."
Sci/Tech,"When US retailing giant Wal-Mart announced last November its intention to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, it pushed the retail industry into action overnight."
Sci/Tech,"Open source application servers vendor JBoss Inc will today release version 4.0 of its core JBoss AS product, which is claimed to be the first open source application server to support AOP (aspect oriented programming) for Java."
Sports,"Last meeting  It #39;s the first meeting since the Browns rejoined NFL as expansion team in 1999. Players to watch  Jeff Garcia showed he still knows how to win, engineering an upset of the Ravens last week."
World," Turkey will push to improve its democracy and human rights record regardless of whether European Union leaders decide in December to begin membership talks with Ankara, the government said Monday."
Sports," Chicago Bears safety Mike Brown will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in a victory over Green Bay, coach Lovie Smith said Monday."
Sci/Tech, Suspect accused of stealing and distributing source code over the Internet.
Sports," Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Larry Chester will miss the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right knee, his agent said Monday."
Sci/Tech," PalmOne Inc.  on Monday swung to a quarterly profit from a year earlier loss on a 62 percent jump in revenue, spurred by solid sales of its Treo 600 mobile phone and other handheld digital devices."
Sci/Tech," Adobe Systems Inc.  on Monday reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust demand for its Photoshop and document sharing software."
Sci/Tech," Last week's nbsp;announcement nbsp;by the Zero  Gravity Corporation that it would be offering weightless flights to paying  customers was good news for thrill seekers. nbsp; Those who sign up for the  experience will be treated to several stomach rolling climbs and drops. nbsp;  Although the planes used are slightly modified commercial planes, tests have  shown that they can manage the demanding maneuvers."
Sci/Tech, A presidential commission has modified its proposal for a trust fund that would use up to  #36;4 billion in annual offshore oil and gas royalties to safeguard oceans and coastal areas. The change was to answer governors' fears the idea might spur more drilling off their coasts.
World," Palestinian election officials have  given voting rights to a jailed militant accused of ordering  the killing of an Israeli minister, in a move Israel called a  sign that Palestinian democracy was badly flawed."
World,An Iraqi group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab Zarqawi beheaded American Eugene Armstrong and posted a video of the killing on the Internet on Monday.
Business,"On the eve of a \$280bn racketeering trial of cigarette majors, political and legal uncertainties are still seen hanging over the US governments long-awaited case."
Business,"LONDON, September 20 (newratings.com) - Samsung Electronics (SSUN.FSE) expects its global semiconductor sales growth to decline below 10 next year, from the estimated 20 for 2004."
Business,Citigroup Inc. shares on Monday suffered their biggest one-day percentage decline in 18 months after a prominent Wall Street analyst downgraded the world #39;s largest 
Business," Two of the world #39;s biggest consumer products giants issued profit warnings today, sending shares in both companies downward."
Business,"Less than six months after emerging from the largest bankruptcy in history, MCI Inc. has begun to search for a buyer, sources familiar with the situation said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The rate at which personal computers are being hijacked by hackers rocketed in the first half of 2004, reveals a new report. An average of 30,000 computers per day were turned into enslaved zombies, compared with just 2000 per day in 2003."
Sports,"In the game hyped as a face off between elite wide receivers Terrell Owens and Randy Moss, the men throwing the ball their way tonight have a lot in common."
Sports,"Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Larry Chester will miss the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right knee, his agent said Monday."
World," One of the American hostages kidnapped last week in Iraq has been beheaded by the Al Qaeda linked group of Jordanian terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi (search ), according to a Web site."
World,"Brazilian president Luiz Incio Lula da Silva declared that it is not going to be easy to convince all the participants at the UN meeting, formally known as the Action Against Hunger and Poverty, that financial mechanisms must be created to end the "
World, Fears were growing for the safety of a British engineer held hostage in Iraq after grisly footage of the execution of a US co worker also held captive was posted on the Internet.
Sci/Tech, Boeing Co. and International Business Machines Corp. plan to develop advanced information technologies for the Defense Department and intelligence systems under a 10 year partnership the companies announced Monday.
World," As British unions cry foul over an exodus of jobs to Asia, one Indian information technology firm is bucking the trend, hiring 250 more staff at a call centre in Northern Ireland."
Business," Adobe Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADBE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADBE.O</A> on Monday  reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust  demand for its Photoshop and document sharing software."
Business,"The federal government is accusing six companies in the tobacco industry of a conspiracy to mislead the public, including the marketing of cigarettes to youth."
Business,"Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. plans to sell 69.3 million American Depositary Shares at \$12.67 to \$14.67 apiece in its initial public offering, the company said Monday in an amended regulatory filing."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Earlier this year, The Yankee Group published the results of a customer satisfaction survey that showed that buyers of market-leading ERP software -- the integrated suites that companies use to run basic business "
Sports,Edgerrin James of the Indianapolis Colts may miss Sunday #39;s game against Green Bay. James strained his hamstring in the Colts #39; 31-17 victory over Tennessee yesterday.
World,Former general Susilo Bambang is heading for a landslide win against incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election.
World,"Since being slapped with yet more criticism and tough demands from the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran has reacted with noisy indignation while still signalling its willingness to negotiate."
Business,"Adobe Systems Inc. on Monday reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust demand for its Photoshop and document-sharing software."
Business," US Internet ad revenue jumped to a record  $2.37 billion in the second quarter, surpassing the highest levels reached during the dot com era, according to a study released Monday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s announcements about Longhorn marked the first concrete launch dates for Longhorn that Microsoft has provided. Industry observers have been estimating a release at the end of 2005 or beginning of 2006.
Sports,"At last, a contest to savour more than a week into this tournament of mis-matches and bad weather - the West Indies demolished South Africa by five wickets in thrilling fashion here yesterday."
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Tommy Maddox will be sidelined at least six weeks after suffering a right elbow injury during Sunday's 30 13 loss to Baltimore.
Sports," The Americans have run out of explanations, but not excuses."
Sci/Tech," Mussels have been found growing on the seabed just 800 miles from the North Pole in a likely sign of global warming, scientists said on Friday."
Business, Stocks fell on Monday as warnings of  lower earnings from consumer goods giants Colgate Palmolive and  Unilever weighed on markets.
Business," Shares of Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> closed  down more than 2 percent on Monday after an analyst lowered her  investment rating on the world's largest pharmaceutical  company's stock."
World," A grim combination of higher oil prices and lowered outlooks from companies including Colgate Palmolive Co., Unilever PLC and The New York Times Co. sent stocks sliding Monday..."
Business,"Rival trans-Tasman airlines Air New Zealand and Qantas have far from abandoned their dreams of an alliance, despite it failing to clear yet another hurdle."
Business,"Handheld computer maker palmOne on Monday posted a quarterly profit, versus a loss a year earlier, on stronger revenue spurred by solid sales of its Treo 600 mobile phone and other digital devices."
Business,"After years of battling Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc. has set its sights on Linux vendors, seeking to jump into a low-end but high-volume market it #39;s been accused of ignoring."
Business,"Palmolive Co. and Unilever NV warned of profit shortfalls Monday, leading an overall decline for stocks in consumer goods makers, who face tougher competition and increased "
Business, The Toronto stock market cruised to a flat close Monday as the latest rise in oil prices propelled energy stocks higher.
Sci/Tech,"Fatal attacks in Israel cause a direct increase in the number of deadly traffic accidents -- but not until three days later, researchers said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Pollen from a genetically modified grass has blown on the wind and pollinated other grasses up to 21 kilometres away, says a new study."
Sports,  A rare double from French defender Mikael Silvestre handed Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand a victorious Premiership return in a 2 1 win over Liverpool on Monday.
Sports,"The University of Maryland plans to raise \$200 million for scholarships, a campaign that basketball coach Gary Williams will head and seed with \$500,000 of his own."
Business,NEW YORK The dollar rose against most European currencies on Monday on expectations that the Federal Reserve on Tuesday will lift its overnight lending rate and signal plans for more increases.
Business,Shares of Adobe Systems Inc. rose more than 3 percent in the extended session after the software company reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit.
Business,"Spending on Internet search ads is approaching \$1 billon a quarter, representing \$4 of every \$10 spent on online advertisements, according to a report issued Monday by the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers."
Business,"Its plan? Attack Red Hat, use control over the operating system and the platform to disrupt competitors #39; pricing and business models, out-engineer everybody in the x86 space and use an alliance with Microsoft to fight a common enemy: IBM."
Business,"An Illinois judge on Monday approved a deal on how to carve up ownership of the Chicago Board of Trade, the oldest US futures exchange."
Business,"speed broadband communications, storage, and MIPS processor chip maker said revenues are now expected to be between  $71 million and  $73 million."
Sci/Tech,"Not satisfied with its prominent position on servers and workstations, VMware charged the desktop with a new software package that creates  quot;containers quot; of applications that can be centrally managed by an administrator."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Further pitting itself against Intel Corp. #39;s Pentium-M offerings, Advanced Micro Devices Inc."
Sci/Tech," Water vapour and methane are concentrated in the same areas of the Martian atmosphere, a finding that hints at new ways to hunt for life on the planet, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - OK, let #39;s get the iMac aesthetics issue out of the way right from the start. Judging from comments on a variety of Mac-related Web sites, Apple fans around the world are "
Sports,"The European Ryder Cup captain said a week ago that he would bring the trophy back with him. On Monday, Langer stepped off a flight from Detroit with the 19-inch Ryder Cup in hand."
Sports,"Adam Gilchrist was standing by himself in one section of the indoor nets centre at Edgbaston on Monday. He contemplated the large area that had been cleared of any distractions, just the three stumps placed at one end."
Sports,The Philadelphia Eagles offense should be more efficient because they aren #39;t facing a top-notch Vikings defense. I #39;m convinced the Eagles offense will be able to move the football after watching 
Sports,"So the New York Jets won their first two games. Big deal, right? For this franchise, it is huge. The Jets are 2-0 for just the eighth time since the team #39;s inception in 1960."
Sports,"A former assistant football coach at Kentucky has sued the university #39;s Athletic Association, the NCAA and the Southeastern Conference for \$50 million."
Sports,"Tight end Todd Heap will miss two to four weeks with a sprained right ankle, the latest in a series of injuries that has forced coach Brian Billick to dig deep in the Baltimore Ravens #39; depth chart."
World,"AT least 250 people died in massive floods across northern Haiti after Tropical Storm Jeanne hit the crushingly poor Caribbean nation over the weekend, a UN spokesman said today."
World,"Even though he has been China #39;s president for two years, Hu Jintao wasn #39;t given the powerful position of military commander until Sunday."
World,A video posted Monday on a Web site showed the beheading of a man identified as American construction contractor Eugene Armstrong.
Business,"Citing anticompetitive concerns, New Zealand #39;s High Court rejected on Monday a proposed alliance between the country #39;s flagship carrier and Australian rival Qantas."
Business,"NEW YORK : Internet advertising revenues in the United States surged 42.7 percent in the second quarter compared with the same period a year ago to 2.37 billion US dollars, an industry group said Monday."
Business,The Chicago Board of Trade took a leap forward on Monday on its goal to become a for-profit company when an Illinois judge approved a deal on how to carve up ownership of the oldest US futures exchange.
Sports,"On a storm-tossed night at Old Trafford, lightning in the form of Mikael Silvestre struck twice for a reinvigorated Manchester United."
World,"Relatives pleaded on Monday for the release of two Americans and a Briton as a deadline loomed for their beheading. In Baghdad, two "
Sports, A young Missouri woman was acquitted Monday of charges she helped former NHL player Mike Danton hire a hit man in a failed plot to kill his agent.
Sports," So the New York Jets won their first two games. Big deal, right? For this franchise, it is huge."
Sports, The mention of Kurt Warner brought a gleam to the eyes of New York Giants receiver Tim Carter.
Sci/Tech," America Online will begin offering to sell members a security device and service that has been used to safeguard business computer networks, the world's largest Internet service provider said on Monday."
World," Legendary manager Brian Clough, who led unfashionable Nottingham Forest to two European Cup titles, has died of stomach cancer aged 69."
Sci/Tech, U.S. television broadcasters on Monday labeled as inadequate planned legislation to ensure millions of consumers can still watch television once broadcasters begin airing only in digital.
Sci/Tech, Adobe Systems Inc.'s income rose 62 percent in its latest quarter on stronger than anticipated revenue growth.
World," WASHINGTON (AP)   President George W. Bush on Monday removed a ban on commercial air service to Libya and released  #36;1.3 billion in frozen Libyan assets in recognition of ""significant"" steps to eliminate its deadliest weapons programs."
World," The White House has removed Costa Rica from an Internet list of nations in the so called ""coalition of the willing"" in Iraq."
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers starting  quarterback Tommy Maddox will be sidelined at least six weeks  after suffering a right elbow injury during Sunday's 30 13 loss  to Baltimore.
Sports," EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Reuters) - The 19-year-old girlfriend  of jailed former hockey player Mike Danton was acquitted by a  jury on Monday of conspiring with him to murder his agent."
World," A militant group headed by al Qaeda ally  Abu Musab al Zarqawi denied on Monday it had bought two Italian  women hostages from their Iraqi captors, an Internet statement  said."
World, A militant group in Iraq led by al  Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi beheaded American Eugene  Armstrong and posted a video of the killing on the Internet on  Monday.
World,US airstrikes in Fallujah are targeting Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his followers. Is he the mastermind of the insurgency?
World,"Targeted attacks and a sluggish economy are pushing academics, Christians, and businessmen to move abroad."
World,Mikael Silvestre's headed brace gives Man Utd victory over Liverpool on Rio Ferdinand's return to first-team action.
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Business,"When Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visits Moscow on Thursday, all eyes will be on whether he can persuade his Russian counterpart Mikhail Fradkov to stick to an original agreement "
Business,SYDNEY: Australian flag-carrier Qantas said it was disappointed a proposed alliance with Air New Zealand (ANZ) had been rejected by New Zealand #39;s high court but ruled out appealing decision.
Business,"SEOUL: Hynix Semiconductor may be fined for shoddy accounting between 1999-2003, South Korea #39;s financial regulator said. News of Hynix #39;s accounting violations comes after the CEO of Kookmin Bank, South Korea #39;s "
Business,PalmOne (nasdaq: PLMO - news - people ) report fiscal first-quarter results well above analysts #39; estimates. The maker of handheld computers reported revenue of \$273 million and earnings of 43 cents per share 
Business,"A judge has struck down several government rules on campaign fund raising, ordering tougher restrictions on big political money in the long term while creating uncertainty about how candidates, parties and interest groups should proceed in the current "
Business,The first criminal trial involving former Enron staff since the firm #39;s collapse is set to begin. Two employees of the failed US energy giant and four Merrill Lynch executives face criminal charges relating to an Enron transaction in Nigeria in 1999.
Sci/Tech,Now there #39;s something else for airline passengers to worry about -- the safety of their drinking water. New tests show nearly one of out every eight passenger airliners flying in the United States has drinking 
Sci/Tech,"The German teen who created the Sasser worm, has been hired by Securepoint, a computer security firm based in Lueneburg Germany. Eighteen year-old Sven Jaschan was responsible for infecting nearly 18 million "
Sci/Tech,"The novel, Outside the Fortress Besieged, written by Mongolian businessman Qian Fuchang, is a steamy tale of illicit love among married people and is being short-messaged in instalments of 70 characters each, reports the Inquirer."
Sci/Tech,"Well, what do you know? Apple shipped a product on time. Actually, Apple ships plenty of equipment on time. It #39;s just that Apple #39;s stumbles often take center stage in media reports, so "
Sports,"MADRID, SEPTEMBER 20: Jose Antonio Camacho resigned as Real Madrid coach on Monday, just four months after taking up the post. Camacho offered his resignation to club president Florentino Perez following the "
Sports," The controversial Brian Clough, who led Nottingham Forest to two European Cups, died aged 69 yesterday. A great motivator and tactician who managed Forest to the 1979 and 1980 wins, he was universally "
Sports,"Hee-Won Han of South Korea hit a beautiful second shot on the first playoff hole, then sank a 4-foot birdie putt to beat Lorie Kane of Canada and win the Safeway Classic."
Sports, The first NFL game for Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Julius Jones will also be his last for quite a while. Jones broke his left shoulder blade during a 19 12 victory over Cleveland on Sunday.
World,"For Sheikh Mohammad Ali Mohammad al-Ghereri, a Sunni Muslim cleric, the question is no longer whether to tell his followers to fight the Americans, but how to wage war properly."
World,"The most senior Russian army officer to have been convicted of war crimes in Chechnya was put forward for a presidential pardon yesterday, less than 18 months after he was found guilty of strangling an 18-year-old Chechen woman."
World, Prime Minister John Howard plans to base special  #39;flying squads #39; of police in South east Asia to fight terrorism at the source and stop it reaching Australia.
World,"When neighbours of Kenneth Bigley urged him to leave Baghdad amid growing fears for his safety, he would shrug off their concerns and say:  quot;I #39;m not afraid."
World," India will offer to  #39;adjust #39; the Line of Control, the de facto border dividing Kashmir, a senior Indian official has told Time magazine."
Sci/Tech, U.S. television broadcasters on  Monday labeled as inadequate planned legislation to ensure  millions of consumers can still watch television once  broadcasters begin airing only in digital.
Sci/Tech,"Plus: Strong sales of phones, other gadgets boost PalmOne profit...Lawson expects quarterly loss...SCO to cap legal costs."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Hewlett-Packard packages services for blades...Corel updates Painter...Hyperion targets broader base...JBoss ships J2EE app server.
Sci/Tech,"With 20 partners already lined up, analysts speculate that the software giant will focus on the market's low end--at least initially."
Sci/Tech,"roundup TruSecure, Betrusted to merge, focus on big customers. Also: A bump up in the bureaucracy?"
Sci/Tech,Companies are expected to formally announce on Tuesday that they plan to create a new firm called Cybertrust.
Sci/Tech,"Handheld maker's revenue buoyed by strong sales of phones, other devices; after-hours shares fluctuate wildly."
Sci/Tech, Technology lobbying groups are stepping up their push for lawmakers to pass several pieces of legislation.
Sci/Tech,2GHz chip is the highest performing processor in AMD's family of low-power Mobile AMD Athlon 64 products.
Sci/Tech,"Kerry advocates eliminating ""special tax breaks"" for U.S. companies with overseas subsidiaries."
Sci/Tech,"Sun will unveil new servers, called Sun Fire V490 and V890, based on the company's dual-core UltraSparc IV processor."
Sci/Tech,United Air Lines is revamping the way aircraft mechanics get maintenance information and parts illustrations using global content management software from Enigma Inc.
Sci/Tech,"IT managers need to implement systems that work correctly in the first place, rather than spending time and money to fix problems after the fact, according to Victor Wheatman, vice president and research area director at Gartner Inc."
Sci/Tech,"After a year as Microsoft Corp.'s chief Linux strategist, Martin Taylor has a lot to say about where he sees Linux going and how Microsoft plans to compete with the open-source operating system."
Sci/Tech,The data protection server is designed to simplify and reduce the backup and recovery process for businesses.
Sci/Tech,The latest incarnation of Apple's iMac all-in-one desktop computer sports a new look and a beefy G5 processor. Computerworld Online News Editor Ken Mingis snagged one and offers his first take on the latest Mac.
Sci/Tech,"RFID data is vulnerable under certain circumstances, but tougher standards have been developed to protect information stored on RFID chips and to prevent hackers from using sensitive data stored there in malicious exploits."
Sci/Tech,"Storage vendors Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, EMC, and Microsoft are trumpeting new products this week that foreshadow the near future of storage."
Sci/Tech,"WalkerInformation, a 65-year-old company that focuses on surveying customer brand loyalty, released its 2004 study of IT vendors this week, entitled, Customer Loyalty Management for Information Technology."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft jumped into the disk-based backup and recovery market Monday with the announcement of the Microsoft Data Protection Server (DPS), a low-cost, continuous, disk-based backup and recovery system. More than 20 storage industry partners announced support for the new software-based product, which is scheduled for release in the second quarter of next year."
Sci/Tech," Further pitting itself against Intel Corp.'s Pentium M offerings, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) on Monday expanded its lineup of mobile Athlon 64 bit processors."
Sci/Tech,"Dale Fuller, president and CEO of Borland, has been with the company since 1999, when it had temporarily been renamed Inprise. Recently, the company has been touting its ALM (application lifecycle management) strategy and efforts to provide for a unified, manufacturing-like structure for software development projects. InfoWorld Editor-at-Large Paul Krill spoke with Fuller at the BorCon conference in San Jose, Calif., last week about Borland's tools and ALM strategies and issues such as Java vs. .Net, Web services, and outsourcing."
Sci/Tech, One of the central themes in U.S. Senator John Kerry's presidential campaign is ending tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas. But the IT community is split on whether Kerry's plan would actually keep jobs in the U.S.
Sci/Tech,"Lawmakers may vote on Internet tax ban, controversial copyright bills before the end of the year."
Business,A judge overseeing the first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives told prospective jurors Monday he didn #39;t expect them to have  quot;come out of some hole somewhere quot; and not know of the former energy-trading giant.
Business,"Sometimes you don #39;t have to dress up as a superhero to get what you want. While some are scaling London #39;s most famous landmarks to make their point on paternal access rights, IT buyers are taking a more practical approach to lobbying vendors."
Business,"VANCOUVER, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. ( quot;Rogers Wireless quot;), Rogers Communications Inc."
Business,"Packard Co., a maker of computers, printers and information technology systems for businesses, said Monday that it bought back about  $1."
Sci/Tech,"US chipmaker AMD on Monday introduced a faster mobile chip, Athlon 64 processor 3000, for thin and light notebook computers. The new chip enables a powerful 32-bit computing "
Sci/Tech,"A German security firm has hired the teen accused of writing the Sasser and Netsky worms, a move that sends a dangerous message to hackers, anti-virus firms said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"com. At Interactive Advertising World in New York City on Monday, ContextWeb Inc. announced the launch of ContextAd, a fully automated, real-time contextual advertising solution."
Sports,"Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho has offered to resign after the Spanish club #39;s poor start to the season, according to reports in Spain."
Sports,"While 2-time rushing champ remains 1st running option, Colts use Rhodes to keep star fresh. By Mike Chappell. There will come a time during Sunday #39;s AFC South game between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee "
Sports,"Mark Prior allowed five hits in 7 2/3 innings to outpitch Carl Pavano, and the Chicago Cubs moved one percentage point ahead of San Francisco atop the NL wild-card standings by beating the Florida Marlins 5-1 in the first game of a "
World,"The dramatic surge in support for a neo-Nazi party and reformed communists in weekend state polls marks a voter drift to the extreme political fringes, an ominous trend just two weeks "
Sci/Tech," Passwords alone won't be enough to get onto America Online under a new, optional log on service that makes AOL the first major U.S. online business to offer customers a second layer of security."
Business," Private equity firm Fortress  Investment Group LLC agreed to buy Stelmar Shipping Ltd. for   $677 million only a few months after the oil tanker operator  fended off a hostile bid from its rival, OMI Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OMM.N</A>,  Stelmar said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Paychecks stay the same for the top two, but compensation changes for other Microsoft workers as stock grants replace options.\"
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Macromedia taps into AIM...Hewlett-Packard packages services for blades...Corel updates Painter.
Business,"Five years in the making, the enormous US Department of Justice lawsuit against the major tobacco companies finally goes to trial Tuesday in Washington."
Business,  Delta Air Lines (DAL) and its pilots union reached a tentative agreement that allows the struggling airline to temporarily bring back recently retired pilots to the cockpit to avert staffing shortages which the company has warned could force it 
Sci/Tech,"com September 20, 2004, 3:00 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"Now that Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) two patent efforts regarding e-mail authentication are publicly available, anti-spam advocates are raising even more questions about how the patents might impact an industry-wide anti-spam protocol effort called Sender "
Sports,com. The Cubs dealt the Marlins #39; playoff hopes a severe blow with a convincing 5-1 victory in the first game of a doubleheader Monday afternoon at Pro Player Stadium.
World," US President George W. Bush removed most economic sanctions on Libya, clearing the way for huge compensation payments to the families of victims of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc. is trying to create a party like atmosphere at its annual customer conference, but this week's gathering may feel more like a wake with rival Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid looming larger than ever."
Sports," Defensive coordinator Randy Shannon understands the perception: He has more talent at Miami than any program in the country, which is why nine of his players have been drafted in the NFL's first round over the last three years."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   More than 550 people are  dead in Haiti from flooding and mudslides triggered by Tropical  Storm Jeanne and aid workers said half of the northern coastal  city of Gonaives was still underwater on Monday."
Business,Shares of Adobe Systems Inc. shot up 4 percent in the extended session after the software company reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit and predicted similar results for the fourth quarter.
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 20, 2004 -- Terrorism #39;s lethal ripple effects can last beyond an attack #39;s immediate devastation. In Israel, fatal car wrecks jump by 35 three days after a terror attack, according to a new study."
Sci/Tech,"Using its strengths in virtual machine technology, VMWare on Monday unwrapped new beta software for the desktop that allows administrators to more securely deploy and mange work environments outside the corporate network."
Sci/Tech,"With days to spare, the Mozilla Foundation beat its 10-day goal of 1 million Firefox downloads. Released six days ago, the first preview release of the Firefox 1.0 Web browser passed the million download mark "
Sci/Tech,"WebEx Communications is one of the pioneers of real-time collaboration applications. In fact, to many companies the name WebEx is synonymous with online meetings."
Sports,The Cubs continued their bid for a Wild Card spot Monday with an easy victory against the Marlins in the first game of a doubleheader which made up games washed out earlier by Hurricane Frances.
Sports,This is what happens when expansion teams meet. Eighteen punts. Nine sacks. One touchdown. Sixteen total points. A combined two first downs and 56 total yards in the third quarter.
World,"Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Monday called for a true global partnership against hunger and poverty,  quot;the most cruel weapon of mass destruction."
World,A leading human rights activist has poured scorn over Russian President Vladimir Putin #39;s hardline policy in breakaway Chechnya and urged him to negotiate with Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov.
World,A priest accused of ordering the slaughter of 2000 people who sought refuge in his church during Rwanda #39;s genocide refused to appear for the start of his trial at a UN tribunal yesterday.
World,David Blunkett #39;s emergency anti-terrorism laws came under fire last night after he ruled a suspect interned without trial for nearly three years no longer posed a national threat.
Sports,England heads into today #39;s Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia at Edgbaston without a win over its old rivals in their last 14 one-day internationals.
World," Several insurgent groups in Iraq have set deadlines for killing hostages, from a trio of American and British workers to an entire squad of 18 Iraqi soldiers, unless demands are met."
World,"Angry villagers in Nigeria #39;s restive oil-producing south have stormed and shut down three oil flow stations, preventing at least 107 oil workers from leaving two of the facilities "
Sci/Tech," The world's richest man got a raise last year. Microsoft Corp.'s chairman and chief software architect, Bill Gates, earned  #36;901,667 in Microsoft's 2004 fiscal year, up 4.4 percent from a year ago."
World, Some highlights of the 1994 Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act:
World," Dozens of world leaders on  Monday embraced a campaign to raise an additional  $50 billion a  year in development aid to combat hunger, but a U.S. official  poured cold water on the initiative."
World," Rescuers pulled bodies from floodwaters that raged through parts of Haiti's third largest city, sweeping people from their homes and forcing survivors to spend the night in trees, atop cars and on rooftops following Tropical Storm Jeanne. The death toll nearly doubled to 241 Monday evening after dozens more bodies were recovered..."
World, The Chicago Cubs' 24 hour visit to Miami included a brief stay atop the NL wild card race. Then they lost their lead because they couldn't beat David Weathers...
Business,"Crude for October delivery closed at \$46.35 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, up 76 cents for the session. It hasn #39;t closed above \$46 since Aug. 20."
Business,Hutchison Whampoa said it will offer 1.155 billion shares or 25 percent of the unit #39;s 4.5 billion shares. The price range of \$0.
Business,Citigroup Inc. shares had their biggest one-day drop in 18 months after Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. cut its rating on the stock because Japanese regulators shut the bank #39;s Tokyo-based private banking unit.
Business,Canadian wireless operator Rogers Wireless Communications has launched a takeover of competitor Microcell. The combined company would have more than 5.1 million voice and data subscribers in Canada.
Sci/Tech,"America Online will begin offering to sell members a security device and service that has been used to safeguard business computer networks, the world #39;s largest Internet service provider said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"There is a 35 percent rise in the number of people killed in road accidents three days after a terror attack, compared to an average day."
Sci/Tech,America Online is launching a program this week to promote and facilitate the creation of what it calls AIM Robots for its AIM instant messaging system.
Sci/Tech,"com September 20, 2004, 4:03 PM PT. Technology that can let walls, remote cameras or electricity meters relay information wirelessly to computers took a step forward with the first product release from Dust Networks."
Sports,"Football lost a maverick soul yesterday, an extraordinary man whose unique style of management would give a modern-day club chairman apoplexy."
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s month of turmoil took another serious turn last night when the club were forced into appointing low-ranking coach Mariano Garcia Remon to replace Jose Antonio 
Sports,"Mikael Silvestre headed two goals as Manchester United, boosted by the return of defender Rio Ferdinand, beat Liverpool 2-1 in English soccer #39;s Premiership."
World,Description: Former Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono leads incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri after polls close in Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election.
World,"Hundreds of people are believed dead in Haiti following flooding in the wake of tropical storm Jeanne, rescuers and witnesses said Monday."
World,The European Union and Russia joined the United States Monday in urging Iran to comply with a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
World,The IDF has recently introduced a system that can detect Qassam rockets and provide the residents of Sderot with a 15 to 20 second warning before the rocket falls.
World,"afrol News, 20 September - Roman Catholic priest Athanase Seromba is accused of the worst imaginable crimes during the 1994 Rwanda genocide."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> said on  Monday that William Reed, one of the company's longest serving  directors, had decided to retire and would not be replaced,  reducing the size of the company's board from 10 members to  nine."
Business,The dollar may rise for a second day against the euro in Asia on speculation Federal Reserve policy makers will raise the key interest rate in a meeting today and signal more increases to come.
Business,"America #39;s largest tobacco companies go on trial on Tuesday as they face a \$280bn (156bn) government lawsuit. Opening arguments will be heard in the case, in which the Justice Department accuses the companies "
Business,Publishing-software giant Adobe Systems reported on Monday a slight seasonal decline in sales and profit amid strong overall growth.
Business,"US District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has struck down 15 Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations governing activities ranging from political coordination to state party fundraising, throwing candidates and election lawyers into confusion 43 "
Business,"WR Grace  amp; Co., a chemical company currently in bankruptcy proceedings, on Monday said it has settled litigation with Honeywell International Inc."
Business,"America Online has launched an online shopping service called inStore that lets users search for products, compare prices and features, and set up price-drop alerts."
Business,"MCI Inc. has hired three investment banks and a law firm to help the telecommunications company quietly search for potential buyers, according to a published report Monday."
Business,  Franklin Resources has agreed to pay a  $5 million fine in connection with charges that it allowed market timing in a fund that prohibited the practice in its prospectus.
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,"On Saturday night Hal Sutton, his United States Ryder Cup team 11-5 behind after the four-ball and foursomes series and facing the possibility of demolition, was asked a simple question and gave a simple answer."
Sports,"BIRMINGHAM (England) - Furious India captain Sourav Ganguly, himself out for nought, launched a blistering attack on his misfiring batsmen after his team were knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy by bitter rivals Pakistan on Sunday."
Sports,The Arena Football League Board of Directors approved Salt Lake City #39;s expansion bid on Monday and realigned divisions for 2005 after dropping three teams.
Sports,"Mike Brown #39;s five career defensive touchdowns are more than any player in the history of the Chicago Bears. Now, two games into his fifth season, the Bears safety and defensive captain is finished for the year after tearing his right Achilles #39; tendon."
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti Sept. 20, 2004 - Rescuers pulled bodies from floodwaters that raged through parts of Haiti #39;s third-largest city, sweeping people from their homes and forcing survivors to spend the night "
World,Northern Ireland #39;s political leaders gather at Hillsborough Castle today in a bid to breathe fresh life into the peace process.
Sports,com Fantasy Extra staff. Starting RB Edgerrin James suffered a grade-2 hamstring strain on his last touchdown run against the Titans on Sunday.
World,"Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has given his backing for a plan to revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The party confirmed that at a meeting of senior Sinn Fein leaders in Belfast, Mr Adams said he "
World, President Bush on Monday formally ended the broad U.S. trade embargo on Libya to reward it for giving up weapons of mass destruction but left in place some U.S. terrorism related sanctions.
Business," Sun Microsystems Inc.  is staging its first press and customer event in New York on Tuesday in three years to roll out new products and woo customers in the banking industry, one of the network computer maker's most important markets."
Sports," Jerry Rice returned to the practice field Monday and showed the Raiders the same old fashioned work ethic that has defined his stellar career, a day after his record receptions streak ended."
Sci/Tech, Internet bloggers have drawn blood and American journalism may never be the same.
Sports," Dennis Green made his reputation with high powered offenses. Two games into his tenure as coach at Arizona, the Cardinals are sputtering like an engine with bad spark plugs that's low on oil."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average opened 0.59 percent higher on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among tech firms and exporters, but gains were limited by caution ahead of a monetary policy meeting in the United States during the day."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said on Tuesday it would gradually stop making liquid crystal display (LCD) panels for televisions and computers, instead focusing on smaller LCD panels."
World, A video posted Monday on a Web site showed the beheading of a man identified as American civil engineer Eugene Armstrong. The militant group led by Abu Musab al Zarqawi claimed responsibility for the slaying and said another hostage  #151; either an American or a Briton  #151; would be killed in 24 hours.
World," Rescuers pulled bodies from receding floodwaters Monday that had raged through parts of Haiti's third largest city, swept people from their homes and forced survivors to spend the night in trees, atop cars and on rooftops. The rapidly rising death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne's weekend devastation stood at 241."
World, US company Halliburton said Nigeria has not notified it about its decision to place an embargo on awarding government contracts to the oil services giant's subsidiary in the west African country.
World,"Hamid Karzai becomes Afghanistan #39;s first democratically elected president today at an inauguration ceremony in the capital Kabul, as the United Nations said warlords and drug trafficking threaten the country #39;s security."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Lawyers for Robert Baltovich, convicted 12 years ago in the murder of his girlfriend, began a long awaited legal bid to clear his name Monday in an appeal that's expected to resurrect the grim spectre of sex killer Paul Bernardo."
Business," Sun Microsystems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUNW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUNW.O</A> is  staging its first press and customer event in New York on  Tuesday in three years to roll out new products and woo  customers in the banking industry, one of the network computer  maker's most important markets."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average opened 0.59  percent higher on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among  tech firms and exporters, but gains were limited by caution  ahead of a monetary policy meeting in the United States during  the day."
Sports,The Chicago Cubs' 24-hour visit to Miami included a brief stay atop the N.L. wild-card race. Then they lost their lead because they couldn't beat David Weathers.
World, President Bush on Monday formally  ended the broad U.S. trade embargo on Libya to reward it for  giving up weapons of mass destruction but left in place some  U.S. terrorism related sanctions.
World,"A top-level Palestinian delegation yesterday promised Syria #39;s leader that it would coordinate with the country in future peace negotiations with Israel, but stopped short "
World," Rescuers pulled bodies from receding floodwaters Monday that had raged through parts of Haiti's third largest city, swept people from their homes and forced survivors to spend the night in trees, atop cars and on rooftops. The rapidly rising death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne's weekend devastation stood at 241..."
World," Rodney Dangerfield has been in a coma for a couple of weeks after undergoing heart surgery, but has begun to show some awareness, his wife said Monday.    The 82 year old comedian was stable and had been breathing on his own for 24 hours, Joan Dangerfield said in a statement released by the comic's publicist, Kevin Sasaki..."
Business,"Oil prices broke above \$46 on Monday after Russian oil giant YUKOS said it would cut some oil shipments to China, the first toll on exports from the company #39;s financial turmoil."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - VMware Inc. released today a virtualization tool for PCs it says will cut hardware and maintenance costs for users such as independent contractors that support third parties on their networks."
Sci/Tech,"A programmer has rebutted an accusation that he contributed proprietary software to an open-source project called Mambo, while his accuser has moderated his legal threats."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Application Server 10g is an application platform suite that offers full support for J2EE, high-speed caching, rapid application development, enterprise portals, identity management, business intelligence, application and business integration "
Sci/Tech,  Russian news agencies report that the launch of the next International Space Station crew may be delayed by up to 10 days.
Sports, A Missouri woman was acquitted of charges she helped NHL player Mike Dantion hire a hit man in a failed plot to kill his agent.
Sci/Tech," Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said on  Tuesday it would gradually stop making liquid crystal display  (LCD) panels for televisions and computers, instead focusing on  smaller LCD panels."
Sci/Tech,and forth dance characterizes dispute over code released to open source Mambo project.
Sci/Tech,The defense-related work is estimated to be worth \$200 billion.
Sci/Tech,"Plus: Linux demand lifts Red Hat profit...Strong sales of phones, other gadgets boost PalmOne profit...Lawson expects quarterly loss."
Sci/Tech,Sequential revenue and profit declines had been widely expected; year-over-year growth robust.
Sci/Tech,"Paychecks stay the same for the top two, but compensation changes for other Microsoft workers as stock grants replace options."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: ContextWeb nabs \$3 million...Macromedia taps into AIM...Hewlett-Packard packages services for blades.
Sci/Tech,"up Dust Networks takes the covers off a low power wireless system for linking sensors in walls, remote cameras and other places. "
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. has made new investments in five companies developing technologies that play into the chip maker's vision of a merged personal computer and consumer electronics industry, something Intel calls the digital home."
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. has launched an online shopping service called inStore that lets users search for products, compare prices and features and set up price drop alerts."
Sci/Tech," On Tuesday, executives from Sun Microsystems Inc. will head to Wall Street, hoping to convince customers and partners in the financial industry that the company continues to be viable in the industry that Sun President and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Scwhartz affectionately refers to as ""the swamp from which we spawned."" Sun is expected to make a number of new product and partnership announcements during an event for customers, press and analysts at the W Hotel in New York City on Tuesday."
Business,Crude oil rose for a fourth day in New York after OAO Yukos Oil Co. said it will halt shipments to China #39;s biggest oil company because its bank accounts have been frozen in a tax dispute with the Russian government.
Business,"Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW.O: Quote, Profile, Research) is staging its first press and customer event in New York on Tuesday in three years to roll out new products "
Business,"WHEN a big fish flails in the water, a backwash is assured. That happened yesterday when food and consumer goods giant Unilever put out a profits warning."
Business,"com September 20, 2004, 5:03 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"As a result of the ongoing success of the Microsoft Government Security Program (GSP) and positive feedback from governmental entities, Microsoft has announced it will offer access to the source code of its flagship desktop offering, Microsoft Office 2003 "
Sci/Tech,The new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 for thin and light notebooks enables a powerful 32-bit computing experience today with a seamless transition to 64-bit computing.
Sci/Tech,"The European Space Agency(ESA) says it has found concentrations of water vapour and the gas methane in the same places on Mars, which strengthen speculation that the Red Planet could be a haven for microbial life."
Sci/Tech,"Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are again without a working oxygen generator on Monday after a backup component failed over the weekend, said a NASA spokeswoman."
Sports,"BERKELEY, CA - Pete Cutino, a Cal coaching legend and one of the greatest figures in United States water polo history, died of apparent heart failure at his Monterey home yesterday afternoon."
World,"A video grab image on an Islamist internet site shows American hostage Eugene Armstrong prior to his execution September 20, 2004."
Sports," With a 13th straight division title all but assured, the Atlanta Braves can go into a familiar mode: preparing for the postseason."
World," The fate of an army colonel convicted of murdering a Chechen woman will be decided by President Vladimir Putin following a Russian governor's decision to support pardoning the officer, Russian media reported Monday."
World," Negotiators for President Bush and Democrat John Kerry agreed Monday to three 90 minute debates beginning Sept. 30, including one town hall format with questions from undecided voters in the audience."
Sports," BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Reuters) - Tiger Woods finished  the 35th Ryder Cup on a personal winning note in the last-day  singles, but the enigma of his relationship with the biennial  team competition remains."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi...ContextWeb nabs \$3 million...Macromedia taps into AIM."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a slight seasonal dip, the software maker surpasses earnings expectations, as year-over-year growth comes in strong."
Business," ID Biomedical Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IDB.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IDB.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IDBE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IDBE.O</A>  signed a distribution deal for its Fluviral drug that could  reap sales of up to  $2.5 billion over a decade and help U.S.  authorities ease a vaccine shortage as early as next year, it  said on Monday."
Business,"Yukos, the Russian oil giant, is playing a weak hand well in its battle with the Kremlin by cutting its oil shipments to China ahead of a meeting between leaders of the countries this week, analysts said on Monday."
Business,"Unilever, the consumer goods giant, slashed its profit growth forecasts yesterday in the face of poor sales, weakening consumer spending and tough competition."
Business,The first criminal trial stemming from the 2001 collapse of Enron began yesterday with the swearing in of a jury. The trial is expected to focus on the role the investment 
Business,"he managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo de Rato, said yesterday that the dollar would have to fall and the United States would have to tackle its growing indebtedness "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Sept 20 : US company Halliburton said Nigeria has not notified it about its decision to place an embargo on awarding government contracts to the oil services giant #39;s subsidiary in the west African country."
Sci/Tech,"The replacement crew for the International Space Station has begun a two-day preflight exams, a part of final preparations to relieve the two-man Russian-American crew finishing a six-month mission."
Sports,"Tiger Woods finished the 35th Ryder Cup on a personal winning note in the last-day singles, but the enigma of his relationship with the biennial team competition remains."
Sports,"A spokeswoman for Derby City Hospital said that the manager was pronounced dead on Monday morning. Clough, who underwent a successful liver transplant in 2003, had been diagnosed with stomach cancer but only "
Sports,Mike Holmgren is thrilled to be 2-0 and quite pleased with his team #39;s defensive effort in a 10-6 win at Tampa Bay. He praised punter Tom Rouen for outstanding kicking.
Sports,San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees expects to start Sunday at Denver despite sustaining a mild concussion in a loss to the New York Jets.
World," On the eve of President Bush's address to the United Nations, domestic and foreign critics of his Iraq war policy focused on a radically different international agenda on Monday."
World," The leader of a paramilitary faction involved in peace talks was apparently one of five insurgents killed in an ambush on Monday, officials said."
World," DUNCAN, B.C. (CP)   A two page publication ban signed by a B.C. Supreme Court justice was taped to the doors of a courtroom Monday where a Victoria woman is facing charges of helping two women commit suicide."
Sci/Tech," Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are peering into the atomic world with record clarity, developing an electron microscope image that can distinguish the individual, dumbbell shaped atoms of silicon in a crystal."
Sci/Tech,"The \$58-million merger between JP Morgan Chase and Bank One Corp. is costing the region more jobs. Chase is eliminating 400 positions at its card services division, which is located at its "
Sports,RIO Ferdinand said it was a welcome relief just to be playing football again after making his return from an eight-month suspension last night in Manchester Uniteds 2-1 Premiership win against Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Sports,The Pittsburgh Penguins canceled their home preseason schedule and the regular-season opener on Monday because of the NHL lockout that threatens to wipe out the entire season.
World,"KABUL: Two US soldiers died yesterday in a fire-fight with insurgents in a troubled southeastern Afghan province, the American military said."
Business,"Nigeria said on Monday it had banned the awarding of government contracts to Halliburton, the world #39;s second-largest oil services firm, following the theft of two radioactive devices from its Nigerian subsidiary."
World," The United States could lose its war on terrorism unless it deals with the poverty and political disputes that give rise to militant extremism, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said in an interview on Monday."
World," At the behest of CBS, an adviser to John Kerry said he talked to a central figure in the controversy over President Bush's National Guard service shortly before disputed documents were released."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.35 percent  by mid morning on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among  technology and shipping firms, but gains were limited by  caution ahead of a monetary policy meeting in the United  States."
World," Republican leaders, eager to deliver a pre election victory to President Bush, moved closer to agreement Monday night on legislation needed to extend three popular middle class tax cuts that are set to expire this year."
World,The hot topic at many golf clubs is one few members could have dreamed of talking about a decade ago.
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s iTunes Music Store may be the current 800-pound gorilla of the online music industry (as far as paid downloads are concerned), but now Yahoo - possibly the most visited site on the Internet - is getting into the fray, paying \$160 million in cash "
Sports,"ORGET Red Sox-Yankees. Never mind the National League wild card. Oakland-Anaheim, Los Angeles-San Francisco? Who cares? The most compelling race left is the pursuit of last place in the National League East."
Business,HIGHER oil prices and profit warnings from Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever sent US shares lower. Buying of semiconductor shares helped limit losses on the Nasdaq as investors bought Intel and other semiconductors 
Business,EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou and his family are likely to receive a windfall of about 100m from the sale of a New York-quoted shipping business which he established 12 years ago.
Business,"MCI, the telecom giant that used to be called WorldCom, has appointed bankers to explore a possible sale of the business. WorldCom has only recently emerged from what was "
Sports,"Europe #39;s golfing team has won the Ryder Cup with a record margin, scoring 18-and-1/2 points over the nine-and-1/2 for the United States."
World,The video posted last night showing the beheading of the American hostage Eugene Armstrong is the latest example of the ruthlessness of the Iraqi militant group responsible.
World,"Malaysia has hit out at Australian plans to base counter-terrorism teams in Southeast Asia, saying it #39;s capable of dealing with any terrorism threat on its own."
Sci/Tech,Financial services firm JP Morgan Chase has cancelled a groundbreaking 2.8bn outsourcing deal with IBM which was intended to run for seven years.
Sports,"Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Rio Ferdinand had a calming influence on the team during yesterday #39;s 2-1 victory over archrival Liverpool, the defender #39;s first match after a drug ban."
Sports,"LAS VEGAS, Nevada: American Bernard Hopkins connected with a left hook to the body to knock out compatriot Oscar de la Hoya in the ninth round and retain the undisputed world middleweight title."
Sports,"The Jets began their bye week Monday, and the time off comes not a moment too soon. A day after their second straight victory sent them to their best regular "
World,"HAITI - At least 90 people died due to floods caused by heavy rains brought by Tropical storm Jeanne. Hundreds of people in Port-au-Prince, Haitis capital, have to save their lives from powerful water streams on the roofs of their properties."
World,"Chinese Communist Party chief Hu Jintao has taken command of the world #39;s largest military, inheriting the challenge of transforming a 2.5-million-strong force long bent on making money into a world-class war machine."
World,"The landmark trial of a Rwandan Roman Catholic priest accused of supervising the massacre of 2,000 of his Tutsi parishioners during the country #39;s 1994 genocide opened in his absence on Monday."
World,"Egyptian President Husni Mubarak wants reform on the economic, political and social fronts, according to an interview published on the eve of his ruling National Democratic Party #39;s (NDP) annual convention."
Sci/Tech," Every word spoken in the courtroom where Branden Basham is on trial for his life appears immediately before U.S. District Judge Joseph Anderson on a computer screen. Basham, accused in the 2002 abduction and death of Alice Donovan of Galivants Ferry, is having his case heard in one of three E courtrooms in the new Matthew J. Perry Jr. Federal Courthouse here."
World," British men are abandoning their stiff upper lips but still do not wear their hearts on their sleeves like Americans, a new survey shows."
Business, Opening arguments in the first criminal  case against former Enron Corp. employees are set to begin  after a federal court spent Monday whittling down a panel of  Houston area residents to find an impartial jury in the city  still stinging from the company's downfall.
World, House ethics committee leaders said Monday they soon will present the panel with information on Majority Leader Tom DeLay's conduct and recommend whether to undertake a full investigation.
Business, The dollar stayed in tight ranges on  Tuesday as the market looked beyond a widely expected U.S.  interest rate raise later in the day and focused on what the  Fed would say about the possibility of further increases.
World,"Diabetics should test their blood sugar levels more regularly to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, a study says."
Business,"Two big consumer products companies issued profit warnings, underscoring an increasingly tough competitive landscape for makers of some of the world's best-known brands."
Business,A new study shows raises questions about the straying of plants altered through biotechnology and that could hurt the efforts of two companies to win approval for the first bioengineered grass.
Business,"With all these newly bankrupt airlines, what are frequent fliers doing to preserve their mileage assets and stay on schedule?"
Business,Palmer Johnson hopes to its former glory by introducing a sleek new motor yacht design and concentrating on building boats.
World,The decision left both parties arguing over which regulations are now in effect for the final weeks of the presidential campaign.
World,"The victim was identified as Eugene Armstrong, an American, who was seized along with another American and a Briton."
World," Billy Joel wrote the song, ""Say Goodbye to Hollywood."" On Monday, he joked he'd never leave. ""It looks like I'm always going be here,"" Joel said after his sidewalk star was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame..."
World," The militant group lead by al Qaida ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi posted a gruesome video on a Web site Monday showing the decapitation of a man identified as American civil engineer Eugene Armstrong and said a second hostage   either an American or a Briton   would be killed in 24 hours.    The grisly beheading was the latest killing in a particularly violent month in Iraq, with more than 300 people dead in insurgent attacks and U.S..."
Sci/Tech,US software giant Microsoft Corporation has expanded a program giving government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints.
Sports,"  Chicago Bears safety Mike Brown will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in a victory over Green Bay, coach Lovie Smith said Monday."
Sports,Brad Lukowich went from the Stanley Cup champions to the Central Hockey League on Monday. The Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman signed to play with the Fort Worth Brahmas because the NHL has been shut down due to a labor dispute.
World,Bloated bodies and weeping relatives filled mortuaries today as Tropical Storm Jeanne killed more than 570 Haitians with the toll expected to rise.
Sci/Tech,"With an Oracle buyout looking likely, software-maintenance start-up TomorrowNow's phone is ringing off the hook."
Business,"A federal judge has ordered the Federal Election Commission to enact tougher restrictions on how millions of dollars are spent on campaigns, saying that its rules have "
Business,"Negative pre-announcements from Colgate and Unilever hurt industrials. Fed rate news on tap Tuesday. By Alexandra Twin, CNN/Money Staff Writer."
Business,"Michael D. Eisner, the chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, said on Monday that he did not plan to remain on the board or become chairman when he retires in two years."
Sports,Former Europe captain Tony Jacklin says that  quot;never in a million years quot; would he have put Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson together in a Ryder Cup pairing.
Sports,"BRIAN CLOUGH didn #39;t want an epitaph. But the football legend seemed to write his own every time he opened his mouth. Old Big  #39;Ead, who guided the unlikely stars of Nottingham Forest to back-to-back "
Sports,Rio Ferdinand returned to action after his eight-month suspension on Monday and produced a solid performance as Manchester United beat local rival Liverpool 2-1 to climb five places in the Premier League.
Sports,tight race in Major League Soccer #39;s Eastern Conference became even more cramped over the weekend as the Columbus Crew - riding a 13-game unbeaten streak - became the first of the eight qualifiers 
Sports,The lockout that followed the expiration Sept. 15 of the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players #39; Association places the entire 82-game season in jeopardy.
World,"Bloated corpses and weeping relatives have filled morgues as Haitians face yet another tragedy in a year marked by revolts, military interventions and deadly floods."
Sci/Tech,Some believe that simpler rules may be more effective than computer models when it comes to protecting the environment.
Sci/Tech,An advanced system of video surveillance will alert Chicago police whenever anyone viewed by the cameras acts suspiciously.
Sci/Tech,"Rogers Wireless Communications positioned itself to become Canada's largest wireless service provider with a bid for the feisty market upstart, Microcell Telecommunications."
Sports," Gustavo Chacin became the first lefty starter to win his major league debut against the Yankees in the Joe Torre era, pitching the Toronto Blue Jays past New York 6 3 Monday night."
Sports," B.J. Surhoff hit a grand slam, and the Baltimore Orioles capitalized on the third straight poor start by a Boston pitcher to beat the Red Sox 9 6 on Monday night."
Sports," Mike Maroth pitched splendidly into the seventh, and Dmitri Young and Brandon Inge homered to give the Detroit Tigers a 3 1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   Although the federal Fisheries Department monitors river conditions year round, officials could not react fast enough to prevent deaths of spawning salmon in northern B.C. due to Fraser River temperatures, federal Fisheries Minister Geoff Regan suggested Monday."
World, The GOP's decision to hold its presidential nominating convention a month later than the Democratic gathering is giving President Bush a big financial advantage in the campaign's final weeks.
Business,09 20  Hutchison Whampoa Ltd has said that it would raise between  $975.6 million and  $1.13 billion from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of an US and Hong Kong listing in mid October.
Sci/Tech,  Northrop Grumman beat out Boeing and Lockheed Martin to win a  $400 million contract to help NASA design the proposed multibillion dollar Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) mission.
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics has developed a 8Gb NAND flash memory adopting technologies of processing chips with circuit width of 60nm, the first of its kind in the industry."
Sports,"Following a summer of unprecedented success the headlines were inevitable.  quot;Bring on the Aussies quot; shouted one Sunday paper, following England #39;s 4-0 Test series whitewash of the West Indies."
Sports,The Minnesota Twins have wrapped up their third straight AL Central crown by routing the Chicago White Sox 8-2. The Twins banged out four homers in the clincher and helped Carlos Silva pick up his 13th win.
Sports,"The 6-2, 288-pound Johnson will move to the Broncos #39; exempt/commissioner permission list -- that means he could be activated to the 53-man roster within two weeks."
World,An Al Qaeda-linked militant group beheaded an American hostage in Iraq and threatened last night to kill another two Westerners in 24 hours unless women prisoners were freed from Iraqi jails.
World,A decision by the Berlin state government to ban an Islamic conference promoting the  quot;resistance movement quot; in Iraq and the Palestinian territories was an  quot;extraordinarily 
World," The United States could lose its war on terrorism unless it deals with the political disputes that give rise to militant extremism, starting with the Palestinian issue, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said on Monday."
World," Japan may extend its deployment of its non combat troops in southern Iraq if the security situation in the country does not change, a top government official said Tuesday."
World," Judges in New Mexico and Arkansas on Monday denied Ralph Nader access to the Nov. 2. ballot in those states, but the independent presidential hopeful won a spot on the ballot in Maryland."
Sports,The luster and momentum of the Red Sox series faded away in a procession of confounding pitches by Toronto's Gustavo Chacin.
Business," PHILADELPHIA/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - DaVita Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DVA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DVA.N</A> is  close to an agreement to acquire the dialysis operations of  Sweden's Gambro AB for about \$3 billion in a deal that would  create the No. 1 U.S. provider of dialysis services, a source  familiar with the situation said on Monday."
Business,"The head of British Airways, Europe #39;s second largest airline, has tried to block more state aid for Alitalia, the Italian carrier struggling to craft a rescue package and stave off bankruptcy."
Business,James Hardie Industries NV underfunded a trust to compensate asbestos victims by at least A\$1.5 billion (\$1.1 billion) and misled investors when it said it had set aside enough money 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in operating systems, announced its decision to share Office 2003 source code with governments from over 30 countries."
Sci/Tech,The new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 operates at 2GHz and is meant for use in thin and lightweight notebook computers. It is the highest performing processor in AMD #39;s family of low-power Mobile AMD 
Sports,"com. Not only did the Twins clinch their third straight American League Central title Monday night, but also did it at a bitter rival #39;s ballpark."
World,KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said Malaysia is closely monitoring the Darfur crisis and the United Nations (UN) Security Councils threat to impose sanctions on Sudans vital oil industry.
World,Aides to a top Shi #39;ite cleric in Iraq say 18 captive Iraqi soldiers have been freed by kidnappers who had threatened to kill them.
World,"Model Elizabeth Jagger, daughter of rocker Mick Jagger, is seen on the catwalk during London Fashion Week. Picture:AP. People watchers and pure clothes junkies flocked to London Fashion Week today to see well "
World,"Tropical Storm Jeanne claimed at least 556 lives in Haiti over the weekend.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo). HAVANA, Sept. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Tropical Storm Jeanne claimed at least 556 lives in Haiti after it rampaged "
World,"The chances of an unexpected conflict across the Taiwan Strait have diminished with the retirement of China #39;s former President Jiang Zemin () from his post as military chief, a high ranking official from the Mainland Affairs Council contended "
World,"The United States, the European Union and Russia urged Iran Monday to comply with the UN nuclear watchdog #39;s demand that it halt all activities linked to uranium enrichment, after Tehran rejected the call."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. announced this week it is making the programming code for its Office 2003 software suite available to government agencies around the globe, a move partly aimed at allowing them to inspect the product for flaws and security problems."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   The Action democratique du Quebec grabbed a much needed seat from the governing Liberals in a provincial byelection Monday, while the Liberals and the Parti Quebecois easily retained other ridings."
Business," The dollar stayed in tight ranges on  Tuesday as the market, widely expecting a U.S. interest rate  increase later in the day, waited for the Federal Reserve to  shed light on the future course of monetary tightening."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.13 percent  by midday on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among  technology firms, but gains were limited by caution ahead of a  monetary policy meeting in the United States."
World," If the Minnesota Twins couldn't win the AL Central title at home, Chicago was the next best place for a party. Torii Hunter and Corey Koskie each hit a two run homer in the first inning, and the Twins clinched their third straight division crown on their main rivals' home turf, beating the Chicago White Sox 8 2 Monday night..."
World," CBS News apologized Monday for a ""mistake in judgment"" in its story questioning President Bush's National Guard service, claiming it was misled by the source of documents that several experts have dismissed as fakes.    The network said it would appoint an independent panel to look at its reporting about the memos..."
Business,"In 1953, the chief executives of the country #39;s leading cigarette companies and officials from a major public relations firm gathered at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan."
Business,"Just five months after emerging from bankruptcy protection, MCI Inc. has hired investment and legal advisers to solicit potential buyers for the telecommunications giant, sources close to the company confirmed."
Sci/Tech,"TruSecure Corp., a Herndon provider of network security systems, agreed to merge with Betrusted Holdings Inc., a New York company that offers similar services."
Sci/Tech," Inphonic, a Washington reseller of wireless phones, priced a proposed public offering at \$15 to \$17 a share, which would raise \$90 million to \$102 million."
Sci/Tech,"Nextel Communications Inc. is pressing the Federal Communications Commission to revamp its controversial decision giving the cellular company new airwaves, seeking changes that according to "
Sci/Tech,  Northrop Grumman Space Technology has been selected to help NASA design a nuclear powered spacecraft to orbit and explore three moons of Jupiter that may have oceans beneath their icy surfaces.
Sports,"LAUDED as the best manager never to manage England, Brian Clough could lay claim to the same title in Wales. Clough, who died yesterday from stomach cancer at the age of 69, led the unfashionable pair of Derby "
Sports,"David Weathers pitched five strong innings in his first start for six years, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs and a split of their National League doubleheader in Miami Monday."
Sports,"Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, and the Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 Monday night for their major league-leading 98th victory."
Sports,"Kevin Ross knows a thing or two about how rowdy Eagles fans can get for a Monday night game at Lincoln Financial Field. Now an assistant defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings, Ross "
Sports,Brad Hogg will play no further part in Australia #39;s ICC Champions Trophy campaign because of a torn hamstring. The leg-spinner suffered the injury during a net session at Edgbaston on Sunday and will return home to Australia as soon as possible.
Sports, The Anaheim Angels will try to get back on the winning track and break an 18 inning scoreless drought when they open up a crucial three game set against the Seattle Mariners tonight at Angel Stadium.
Sports,"Detroit, MI -- Mike Maroth tossed 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a three-game series at Comerica Park."
World," Indonesian shares are sharply higher early Tuesday, boosted by a peaceful election and as early results show an apparent landslide victory for challenger Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, dealers said."
World,Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas said Friday that a pro-Chechen Web site likely would be shut down after it posted a purported message 
Business,"The board of Russia #39;s embattled oil giant Yukos will halt crude supplies to Baltic refinery Mazeikiu Nafta until the end of the year, the Interfax agency reported Monday - just hours after Yukos confirmed a similar move involving a Chinese company."
Business,"Stelios Haji-Ioannou, chairman of EasyJet Plc, said he rejected a \$677 million agreement to sell Stelmar Shipping Ltd. because the offer doesn #39;t reflect recent gains in the value of the oil tanker business he founded in 1992."
Business,"Fannie Mae #39;s board of directors met yesterday to hear details about accounting problems its regulators have uncovered during a long-running review, according to a source familiar with the matter."
Sci/Tech,"com September 20, 2004, 2:46 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"JBoss Application Server 4.0, the next version of the open-source application server, was released on Monday. The company claims that JBoss AS 4.0 is the first open-source application server to achieve J2EE "
Sports,"World champion Australia faces erratic England in today #39;s semifinals while Pakistan - having beaten traditional rival India - now faces Brian Lara #39;s West Indies, which upset South Africa."
Sports,Donovan McNabb #39;s 11-yard touchdown pass to LJ Smith helped the Philadelphia Eagles take a 10-6 lead over the Minnesota Vikings at halftime on Monday night.
Sports," Anaheim Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was drilled on the left side of his head by a pitch from Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin, forcing him out of Monday #39;s game in the first inning."
World,"President Hu Jintao (  ) could ease China #39;s hardline stance on Taiwan and Hong Kong now that his predecessor Jiang Zemin (  ) has retired but major policy changes are unlikely, analysts said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The number of viruses, worms and other security threats to PCs has now passed the 100,000 mark."
Sci/Tech," Ask Jeeves Inc. , the third biggest U.S. Web search provider, late on Monday unveiled MyJeeves, a new product that helps users personalize their Internet searches."
Sports,"OK, let #39;s think cakes. An unlikely way to start a golf column, we know, but all will become clear. We hope. Ask any Mom across the whole wide world and she will tell you that she needs all sort "
Sports," 1934  #151; Daffy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a no hitter against the Brooklyn Dodgers for 3 0 victory in the second game of an Ebbets Field doubleheader. Daffy's brother, Dizzy, held Brooklyn hitless for eight innings in the opener and won 13 0."
Sports, Torii Hunter and Corey Koskie belted  two run homers in the first inning to help the Minnesota Twins  clinch their third straight American League (AL) Central  Division title with an 8 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox  Monday.
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - Anaheim Angels  outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was drilled on the left side of  his head by a pitch from Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin,  forcing him out of Monday's game in the first inning."
World," Democrat John Kerry joked Monday on ""The Late Show with David Letterman"" about changes under President Bush's tax plan, including that Vice President Dick Cheney can claim the president as a dependent."
Sci/Tech,"Government officials have sought greater access to the program's technical details to ensure the software is compatible with other applications and is hiding no obvious security flaws. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-TheWashington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Just five months after emerging from bankruptcy protection, the telecommunications giant retains investment and legal advisers to solicit potential buyers, sources say.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-TheWashington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech," TruSecure Corp., a Herndon provider of network security systems, agreed to merge with Betrusted Holdings Inc., a New York company that offers similar services."
Sci/Tech,"Nextel Communications Inc. is seeking changes that according to some estimates could save Nextel as much as \$700 million.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-TheWashington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Argeris N. Karabelas, a Human Genome Sciences board member, will become chairman Oct. 17, the company said Monday.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-TheWashington Post</b></font>"
World," Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono  defeated Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri in a  historic direct election but now has to deliver on promises of  tighter security, better government and more jobs."
Sports,"California football coach Jeff Tedford looks up at the scoreboard in the fourth quarter as their game against Southern Mississippi winds up in Hattiesburg, Miss."
Sci/Tech,Boeing Co. and International Business Machines Corp. plan to develop advanced information technologies for the Defense Department and intelligence systems under a 10-year partnership the companies announced Monday.
World,A \$280bn (156bn) government lawsuit against the largest cigarette manufacturers in the United States begins on Tuesday with both sides confident of victory.
Business,Palmer Johnson hopes to regain its former glory by introducing a sleek new motor yacht design and concentrating on building boats.
Business,The bankruptcies at US Airways and United show that companies can face financial distress even when workers cooperate.
Business,"As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is."
Sports,The normally star studded Real Madrid missed most of their front line players in a match against Villarreal in the Spanish first division league on Sunday.
World,"Lee Min Kyo, a high school athlete, disappeared from a camping trip on the western shores of South Korea in 1977, leading his desperate parents to spend their life savings on a decades-long search that turned up no trace of their missing boy."
Sports,"Gustavo Chacin walked into Yankee Stadium for the first time, looked around at the fans and the monuments and the pinstripes, and felt like any other nervous rookie."
Business,"Wall Street got the blues yesterday and took it out on blue chip stocks amid concerns about declining corporate profits, recent oil price spikes and an expected boost today in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve."
Sci/Tech,PASADENA - Northrop Grumman Space Technology has been selected to help NASA design a nuclear-powered spacecraft to orbit and explore three moons of Jupiter that may have oceans beneath their icy surfaces.
Sports,QUARTERBACKS: Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper represented the future for their franchises when drafted high in 1999. The future is now.
Sports,"AS soon as the Champions Trophy draw came out setting up a potential semi-final between England and Australia, English cricket followers have looked forward to the chance to send out a message before next year #39;s Ashes series."
Sports, Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia didn #39;t need a complicated formula to tell him he played the worst game of his career.
Sports,Ellis Johnson #39;s career with the Falcons took another odd - and final -wist on Monday when the team traded the disgruntled defensive tackle to the Denver Broncos.
World,"year in development aid to combat global hunger, but the United States has poured cold water on the project.  quot;The greatest scandal is not that hunger exists but that it persists even when we have the means to eliminate it."
World,: Chinas freshly retired military leader Jiang Zemin threw his weight behind his successor Hu Jintao today and advised the armed forces never to renounce the use of force to reclaim Taiwan.
World," South Korea's top nuclear negotiator left for Japan to discuss ways to break a deadlock in six nation talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons programs, officials said."
Sports,"Former basketball star Calvin Murphy was acquitted on Monday by a Houston jury of sexually abusing five of his daughters. Murphy, 56, had denied the charges that he had abused the five "
Business,"Michael D. Eisner, Disney's chief, said that he did not plan to remain on the board or become chairman when he retires in two years."
World," The death toll from a tropical storm that devastated parts of Haiti rose to 622 late Monday as search crews recovered hundreds of bodies carried away by raging weekend floods or buried by mud or the ruins of their homes, officials said.    The bodies of at least 500 people killed by Tropical Storm Jeanne were filling morgues in Gonaives, according to Toussaint Kongo Doudou, a spokesman for the U.N..."
Business,A US District Court judge has sent the Federal Election Commission back to work on a passel of rules it wrote to put the 2002 campaign-finance law into effect.
Business,"On September 13, 2001, most Americans were still reeling from the shock of the terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon two days before."
Business,It sure isn #39;t the kind of a report an incumbent mayor seeking to hold onto his job wants to have come out six weeks before an election: On Sept.
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves Inc. (ASKJ.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the third-biggest US Web search provider, late on Monday unveiled MyJeeves, a new product that helps users personalize their Internet searches."
Sci/Tech,"new study shows that genes from genetically engineered grass can spread much farther than previously known, a finding that raises questions about the straying of other plants altered through "
Sci/Tech,"Capitalizing on the DDR2 market momentum -- a market expected to grow from 11 percent this year to 50 percent by the end of next year according to Gartner Dataquest -- Seoul, South Koreas Samsung Electronics Co."
Sports,"Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Billy King announced today that the Sixers have signed free agent Josh Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed."
World,"Pierre Garnier, CEO of British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK ), found German Chancellor Gerhard Schrder in a bitter state when they saw each other recently."
World,"Iraq #39;s interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi, yesterday contradicted Tony Blair #39;s claim that there was a new conflict inside Iraq and dismissed fears of a civil war."
World,"NEW YORK, Sept 20: Expressing the hope that there will be a breakthrough in his first meeting with the Indian prime minister, President Pervez Musharraf said here on Sunday he expected the talks to get the impetus they deserved."
Sci/Tech,"Plan will let customers rent supercomputing power from the company's data centers, paying for exactly as much muscle as they need."
Business,"Alitalia #39;s board approved a four-year rescue plan Monday that was needed to unlock a 400 million-euro emergency loan and prevent bankruptcy, after unions agreed to thousands of job cuts."
Business,"Stocks dropped yesterday as Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever cut profit forecasts, fueling concern that earnings growth is slowing at a time when borrowing costs are headed higher."
Business,"Nigeria said on Monday that it had banned the awarding of government contracts to Halliburton, the oil services company, as a result of the theft of two radioactive devices from its Nigerian subsidiary."
Business,"  An investment firm that was found in breach of contract in a lawsuit involving the state #39;s pension fund has settled for  $15 million, the two sides announced Monday."
Business,Nike said yesterday that first-quarter earnings were up 25 percent as demand for its athletic shoes fueled the fastest United States sales gain in more than a year.
Sports,"This past Sunday night (or Sunday afternoon Eastern Standard Time), my roommates and I hung our heads in defeat as Colin Montgomerie put away the Americans in the Ryder Cup."
Sports,"It took about two-and-a-half hours before one of Monday nights protagonists finally made his mark. Fortunately for the Eagles, the one who did played for them."
Sports,Torii Hunter and Corey Koskie hit two-run homers to help the Minnesota Twins clinch their third straight AL Central title with an 8-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday.
World,"Rescuers pulled bodies from floodwaters yesterday that raged through parts of Haiti #39;s third-largest city, sweeping people from their homes and driving survivors into trees, atop cars and onto rooftops after Tropical Storm Jeanne."
Sci/Tech,"It's a busy day at Ask Jeeves with the announcement of several new services and enhancements, including the launch of a new personalized search tool and a major upgrade of the company's Teoma search engine. "
Business, U.S. oil prices held above  #36;46 a barrel on Tuesday on worries of a major supply disruption at a time when producers are pumping at full tilt to meet strong demand.
Sci/Tech," Hoping to emerge from the shadow of its more popular rivals, Ask Jeeves Inc. is adding new tools for visitors to save and organize links to Web pages they find through the company's online search engine."
Business, U.S. oil prices held above  $46 a  barrel on Tuesday on worries of a major supply disruption at a  time when producers are pumping at full tilt to meet strong  demand.
Sci/Tech,"In a shift in strategy, Nintendo plans to begin selling its next generation of hand-held video game devices in the United States in time for the coming Christmas season."
Sports,"The name Tony Cascarino has not figured large in the history of Exeter City but history may show that, in pairing their No 64 ball with Manchester United #39;s during Sunday #39;s FA Cup third round draw, he helped save the club."
Business," Steven Heyer, a former top executive  at Coca Cola <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> who left shortly after being denied the  chief executive slot in May, is set to take the helm of  Starwood Hotels Worldwide <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HOT.N</A>, the company said on Tuesday."
Sports,"For anyone who has watched the Giants' defense over the past few seasons, safety Brent Alexander's critique of his play in Sunday's victory seems laughable."
World,"Colombian paramilitary leader Miguel Arroyave is killed, casting further doubts on ongoing peace talks."
World,Australia's neighbours dismiss Prime Minister John Howard's plan for pre-emptive strikes oversees.
Sports,"With four interceptions and seven turnovers in Sunday's loss to the Giants, quarterbacks Mark Brunell and Patrick Ramsey take the shots for the team's sloppy showing."
Sports,One view of the Terps' season reveals a team one play away from having two losses with eight games remaining that could be tougher than anyone had imagined.
Sports,"It might have taken 63 years, but Bill Parcells seems to have found a happy medium of emotions in coaching the Dallas Cowboys."
Sports,A 3-0 start hasn't skewed Navy's view of where their season can go if they lose focus according to Coach Paul Johnson.
Sports,No. 14 Broadneck waited through a three-day postponement for the conclusion of its 30-0 win over Arundel.
Sci/Tech,Competitors say they are winning contracts over PeopleSoft because of concern about company's future.
Business,JAMES Hardie executives face criminal charges over the company #39;s 2001 move to the Netherlands after a government commission found the building company underprovided a fund for asbestos victims by up to \$2 billion.
Business,"Forstmann Little  amp; Company, a New York buyout firm led by Theodore J. Forstmann, settled a lawsuit with Connecticut #39;s state employees #39; pension fund for \$15 million, state officials said."
Sports,"As Torii Hunter stood in the middle of the Minnesota Twins #39; raucous clubhouse, two teammates sneaked up from behind and threw a cooler full of water on him."
Sports,PHILADELPHIA Donovan McNabb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Philadelphia beat Minnesota 27-to-16. McNabb #39;s 45-yard scoring pass to Terrell Owens gave the Eagles a 24-to-9 lead midway through the final quarter.
Sports,Turns out there was a reason why Priest Holmes didn #39;t play in the final 8 1/2 minutes when the Chiefs trailed Carolina by only 11 points in their 28-17 loss Sunday.
Business," Federal Reserve policy makers were expected to raise U.S. interest rates on Tuesday for a third time this year, continuing to lift borrowing costs from rock bottom levels despite some signs of economic softness."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair has backed India's quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council as well as having it join talks with G 8 countries on climate change and African development.
Sci/Tech," Video game giant Electronic Arts expects to sell 2 million units of the ""Sims 2"" video game this year in Europe, proving skeptics wrong that you can't build a market around female gamers."
Sci/Tech," America Online will begin offering to sell members a security device and service that has been used to safeguard business computer networks, the world's largest Internet service provider said on Tuesday."
World, Australia's government moved to reassure its Asian neighbours that plans for pre emptive strikes on overseas terrorist bases would not involve attacks on its partners in the war against terror.
Business," Federal Reserve policy makers were  expected to raise U.S. interest rates on Tuesday for a third  time this year, continuing to lift borrowing costs from  rock bottom levels despite some signs of economic softness."
Business, Major cigarette makers go on trial  on Tuesday in the U.S. government's  $280 billion racketeering  case that charges the tobacco industry with deliberately  deceiving the public about the risks of smoking since the  1950s.
Business,"After five years of preparation, the federal government expects to take the nation #39;s tobacco industry to court today, alleging massive fraud and seeking a \$280 billion penalty "
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves, the third-biggest US Web search provider, has unveiled MyJeeves, a new product that helps users personalise their Internet searches."
Sports,"The former Argentine football star, Diego Armando Maradona, traveled on Monday to Cuba to continue his treatment against his addiction to drugs."
Business,"Consumer products maker Jarden Corp. said Monday it will buy American Household Inc. for \$745.6 million, including assumed debt, to add such product lines as Coleman, Sunbeam, Mr."
Sci/Tech,Verizon Wireless is decrying a reported attempt by Nextel to reduce the price tag in its controversial spectrum deal with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Sci/Tech,"Its new software lets PC administrators create policy controls specifying how long a user will have access to the operating system and applications, what peripherals can connect to the environment, and more."
Business,Major cigarette makers go on trial on Tuesday in the US government #39;s \$280 billion racketeering case that charges the tobacco industry with deliberately deceiving the public about the risks of smoking since the 1950s.
Business,"A federal judge has struck down rules governing campaign fund-raising, concluding that the regulations undermine a 2-year-old campaign finance reform law and allow political activists and candidates to dodge it."
Business,"ways to easily track and store Internet searches -o make online research easier and more productive. On Tuesday, No."
Business,Shares of Jarden Corp. gave back early gains Monday as the market digested the company #39;s definitive agreement to acquire American Household Inc.
Sci/Tech,"AOL have signed a deal with Internet security company RSA Security Inc. to launch its new AOL PassCode, designed to add an additional layer of protection to member accounts."
Sports,"David Beckham admits he was very surprised by Jose Antonio Camacho #39;s decision to resign as manager of Real Madrid, but insists he was unaware of any problems between the coach staff and the players."
Sports,HAVANA : Argentine football legend Diego Maradona arrived at Havana late Monday to undergo treatment for his addiction to cocaine.
Sports,"For a brief moment Monday night, the celebration for Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire stopped following his team #39;s division-clinching 8-2 victory over the White Sox and 21,991 at US Cellular Field."
Sports,"The first reaction to Tom Brady news #39;s performance against the Cardinals on Sunday was, Thank goodness the Patriots stats, news weren #39;t playing a real NFL team."
Sports,"After sitting out the final two games of the weekend #39;s series with the Red Sox, Jason Giambi was not in the Yankees lineup again last night and, for the first time, manager Joe Torre "
World,"Miguel Arroyave, chief of a faction of the paramilitary Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC),has been killed in an ambush in the country #39;s central-south province of Meta, authorities said Monday."
World," A knife wielding man was arrested in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong on Monday after injuring 25 students and holding a 9 year old girl hostage at an elementary school, China #39;s official media reported."
World,Iraq takes centre-stage in the US election campaign as John Kerry and George W Bush trade insults.
World, Donovan McNabb didn't need much of Terrell Owens on Monday night. Daunte Culpepper could have used a lot more of Randy Moss...
Business, U.S. oil prices held above  $46 a  barrel on Tuesday on worries of a major supply disruption at a  time when producers are pumping at full tilt to meet strong  demand.
Sports, Torii Hunter and Corey Koskie belted  two run homers in the first inning to help the Minnesota Twins  clinch their third straight American League Central Division  title with an 8 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox Monday.
Sports,"The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said yesterday that if Marion Jones is found to have taken drugs she should be stripped of all her medals, regardless of when she won them."
Business," Steven Heyer, a former top executive  at Coca Cola who left shortly after being denied the chief  executive slot in May, is set to take the helm of Starwood  Hotels Worldwide, the company said on Tuesday."
Business,Indonesia's stock market makes strong gains as former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono looks set to become president.
Sports,"The Cubs briefly lead the NL wild-card standings after winning the first game of a doubleheader with the Marlins, but lose the sceond."
Sci/Tech," America Online will begin offering to  sell members a security device and service that has been used  to safeguard business computer networks, the world's largest  Internet service provider said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices announced its plans for a new lineup of mobile Athlon 64-bit processors intended for thin and light notebooks.
Sci/Tech,"The US Joint Forces Command has awarded a \$29 million contract to design, establish and maintain a Joint Advanced Training Technology Laboratory to Anteon International Corp."
Sports,"This is my dream for future so-called American dream teams, no matter if they swing a golf club or cross over on the dribble. Not only that, they sit in coach."
Sports,"ADA, Okla. -- A hit-and-run driver allegedly involved in a traffic collision that killed an East Central University football player from Texas surrendered to authorities Monday and will face murder charges "
World,"London, Sept 21 (Guardian News Service): One of the 13 detainees interned in Britain for nearly three years as suspected international terrorists was released yesterday from ahigh security prison "
Sci/Tech, A critical Senate committee plans to vote this week on legislation that would require broadcasters to abandon their current analog TV channels and switch solely to digital transmissions by 2009.
Sports," Dallas McPherson had three hits and an RBI in his first major league start Monday night, helping the Anaheim Angels gain ground in the playoff race with a 5 2 victory over the Seattle Mariners."
Sports, Former soccer great Diego Maradona returned to Cuba on Monday to resume treatment for cocaine addiction after a relapse confined him to a psychiatric hospital in his native Argentina and sparked unsuccessful attempts by his family to keep him at home.
Sports," Vijay Singh officially supplanted Tiger Woods as the world #39;s finest golfer, earning PGA player of the year honours on Monday."
Sports,Former England boss Kevin Keegan has joined the campaign for Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing to be given his chance at senior international level.
Business,An aviation analyst believes Air New Zealand and Qantas will amend their bid to form an alliance and work instead on sharing resources.
Sports,Quarterbacks Mark Brunell and Patrick Ramsey began dissecting their sloppy performances on the bus ride out of the Meadowlands on Sunday afternoon and continued the exchange on the charter back to Dulles that evening.
Sports,"A storm on the horizon was not what Dusty Baker wanted to see during the Chicago Cubs #39; quick trip to South Florida.  quot;When we were coming in, I saw some mighty clouds, quot; Baker said."
Sports,"Ask any baseball fan to list the greatest players in Cincinnati Reds history, and the name Pete Rose usually will come up. But Rose didn #39;t take part in the unveiling of a new Reds museum."
Business,All presidents claim credit for economic success - and are tarred for failure. But most economists say the Federal Reserve has the greater influence.
Business,"    The credit rating of the city of San Diego was temporarily suspended Monday by Standard  amp; Poor #39;s, one of the major rating services of municipal finances."
Sci/Tech,"The European Space Agency #39;s probe, Mars Express, may have found new evidence that points to the possibility of present life on Mars."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Sun Microsystems Inc. will hold its quarterly product launch this week, unleashing a raft of new hardware offerings spanning servers to storage."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ--In an odd way, the Washington Redskins had sensed that they were on the verge of a slippery outing. You see, since the beginning of training camp, the Redskins #39; quarterbacks have had trouble receiving snaps from the center."
World,World leaders have convened for the annual UN General Assembly debate beginning today -ne day after interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi pressed the world body to help his country organize free elections in January.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average started a  holiday shortened week slightly down on Tuesday, falling for a  fourth straight session as brokers and banks fell again on  recent domestic data showing signs of a slowdown in some key  areas."
World,"Syrian troops are about to redeployed in Lebanon, three weeks after a UN motion urged their withdrawal."
Business," ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss banking group UBS, the  world's largest wealth manager, said on Monday it had  strengthened its position in the United States by buying local  rival Julius Baer's U.S. wealth-management business."
Business,Air New Zealand and Qantas are likely to form a modified alliance after the New Zealand High Court yesterday ruled against the airlines joining together in a formal way.
Business,"Car production is to end at Jaguars historic Browns Lane factory in Coventry but some work will continue there, parent firm Ford has confirmed."
Business,"Signaling it can no longer vouch for the fiscal health of America #39;s seventh-largest city, a major Wall Street credit-rating agency Monday suspended its ratings for San Diego because officials "
Business,The Toronto Stock Exchange cruised to a flat close yesterday as the latest rise in oil prices propelled energy stocks higher. But New York blue chips finished lower as the price of oil ended above \$46 (US) a 
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. are both building storage virtualization tools and storage grid technology to help customers drive adaptable intelligence and unified management deeper into multivendor storage environments.
Sci/Tech," Stress response proteins present on the outside of cancer cells offer a promising target for a novel drug  quot;guidance system, quot; say researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center."
Sports,* Guerrero beaned: Vladimir Guerrero left the Angels game against the Mariners in the first inning after being hit on the left side of the head by a pitch from Ryan Franklin.
Sports,"As far as improbable endings go, this one has to rank high on the  quot;Rudy quot; scale. Gustavo Chacin was the ultimate underdog on Monday night, a Double-A pitcher summoned to face the toughest team in the American League."
Sports,"Haven #39;t seen too many people dare to cross Bill Parcells, verbally or in print. Not many have the guts. Most are afraid to incur the Tuna #39;s wrath."
Sports,"When you #39;ve lost 21 games in a season, how tough can it be to deal with a runner in scoring position and nobody out? Tigers left-hander Mike Maroth ruined three such opportunities for Cleveland "
World,"Two US soldiers have been killed in a gun battle in southeastern Afghanistan, the US military has said. Six Afghan and two other American troops were slightly wounded in the exchange, in the province of Paktika."
Business,"French financier Vincent Bollore said he plans to lift his stake in Havas SA, the world #39;s sixth- largest advertising company, from the current 10."
Sci/Tech,"Computer audio equipment maker Creative Technology will be doubling its MP3 player product lines from its current eight by year-end, stepping up competition for rivals such as Apple Computer."
Sci/Tech,"com September 20, 2004, 11:23 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"Proteins found on the outside of cancer cells could be targeted by a drug  quot;guidance system quot; which seeks out and destroys the disease, scientists have said."
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Two of the NFL #39;s best receivers go head-to-head on the national stage Monday night when Terrell Owens and the Philadelphia Eagles host Randy Moss and the Minnesota Vikings."
Sports,"  With players getting hurt left and right, the Anaheim Angels defeated the Mariners 5 2 last night at Edison Field."
Sports,"Russian Dinara Safina stormed into the second round of the China Open Monday, the day after big brother Marat Safin won the men #39;s title."
Sports,"By Charlie Riedel, AP. : Kansas City #39;s 0-2 start includes an offseason strategy that is backfiring. The Chiefs defense was a huge problem last year - so much so that NFL Commissioner "
Sports,"This time around, Bill Parcells is doing things differently. The coaching corps #39; new spokesman for tough love even took a moment to remind himself after the Dallas Cowboys #39; victory "
World,"BERLIN Sept. 19, 2004 - Voters in two east German states angry over high unemployment handed a rebuke Sunday to Germany #39;s two biggest parties, giving big gains to far right and former Communist groups, television projections showed."
World," The French state owned railway system was back in the black in the first half of 2004, posting a parent net profit of 43 million euros (52.4 million dollars) after losing 243 million euros in the first half of 2003, La Tribune economic news daily reported."
Sci/Tech,"Is the strutting sage grouse, iconic bird of the Western steppe, an endangered species? No doubt about it, say environmentalists, who petitioned for federal protection for the  quot;cock of the prairie, quot; as Lewis and Clark fondly dubbed it."
World," Exports from Iraq's northern oil fields are back to normal after a spate of attacks earlier this month that crippled a key pipeline, the state run Northern Oil Co. said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said that it plans to wind down production of large size liquid crystal display (LCD) panels to focus on smaller panels because of price competition.
Sci/Tech," Philippine carriers Smart Communications and Globe Telecom lead telcos worldwide in reaping revenues from cellular data transfers, according to a report in Business World."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has released another interim version of its forthcoming SQL Server 2005 database and has introduced a free management tool.
World," Militants led by Washington's top foe  in Iraq said they would kill an American and a Briton on  Tuesday unless their demands were met, a day after they  released footage showing them severing the head of another U.S.  hostage."
Sci/Tech,"Internet Explorer users are at least four times as likely to click on Web ads than Firefox users, a German advertising technology company said last week."
Business,Troubled retailer M S is offering 332-380p a share in a 2.3bn buyback scheme - less than Philip Green offered for control of the group.
Business,China's biggest steelmaker and its second biggest bank put the pieces in place for massive flotations.
Sci/Tech,"According to the UK #39;s trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt, laws banning the sale of 18-rated games to children need to be enforced more strongly and warnings on boxes should be clearer."
Sports,"Five of world #39;s top 15 players have made their way to compete this week #39;s \$585,000 China Open, a Tier II event on the WTA Tour."
World,"  The leaders of France and Brazil warned on Monday that poverty leads to violence and urged the international community to find ways to narrow the gap between rich and poor, casting a spotlight on the more than a billion people living on "
World,"The family of a British hostage captured in Iraq has appealed to the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, to intervene to try to save his life."
Business,Chinese officials urged Russias biggest oil exporter Yukos Oil Company to stand by its earlier commitments to export crude oil to China.
Business,Victims and unions have emerged as key stakeholders in the fight to ensure James Hardie Industries meets its asbestos compensation responsibilities after the NSW government tied them to the company #39;s economic future.
Business,"MAMMOTH OUTFIT AOL has decided that passwords are not enough and is issuing an optional two tiered layer of security. According to Associated Press, the two-factor authentication scheme will cost \$1."
Business,The company that runs the Franklin Templeton mutual funds yesterday admitted that it allowed an investor to market-time its funds in exchange for putting \$10 
Sci/Tech,US television broadcasters Monday labeled as inadequate planned legislation to ensure millions of consumers can still watch television once broadcasters begin airing only in digital.
Sci/Tech,"CHIP FIRM AMD has got itself very excited because Atari has released a game that takes advantage of 64-bitness. The game, called Shadow Ops: Red Mercury, has more detail, uses artificial intelligence and  quot;never before seen textures quot;."
Sci/Tech,"Starting next month, intensive-care patients at Inova Alexandria Hospital will be monitored round the clock by more than doctors and nurses at their bedsides."
Sci/Tech,"JBoss Application Server 4.0, middleware recently certified for J2EE, is ready for enterprise production deployment, according to JBoss."
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,"  America is sick of losing these Ryder Cups. Sick, sicker, sickest. The Euros have whupped the bejesus out of us now four of the last five times and, as American player Kenny Perry "
Sports,"Although Brian Clough retired from management 11 years ago, he continued to monitor football with his usual passion. He followed the fortunes of his son, Nigel - the player-manager at Burton "
Sports,"Benfica and Real Madrid set the standard for soccer success in Europe in the late 1950s and early  #39;60s. The clubs have evolved much differently, but both have struggled "
Sports,"The cover of the official game program, being hawked by vendors for several blocks around Lincoln Financial Field here on Monday night, seemed to augur what was about to "
Sports,"On paper, it looked like a matchup of youth against age. It even appeared it could have been one of those classic boxer-versus-slugger wars."
Sports,"The Minnesota Twins clinched on a bus in 1991. They clinched in a plastic-covered clubhouse in Cleveland in 2002, watching television."
Sports,"Although stormy weather has been a tough opponent for the Florida Marlins in their push to make the playoffs, it hasn #39;t deterred their hopes of catching lightning in a bottle."
Sports,"It didn #39;t look good when it happened on the field, and it looked worse in the clubhouse. Angels second baseman Adam Kennedy left the Angels #39; 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners "
Sports,The rookie season of Cleveland tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. might have ended after two games. The first-round draft pick is among several players who will be sidelined for a few weeks 
Sports,"ALAMEDA, Calif. - Jerry Rice returned to the practice field Monday and showed the Raiders the same old-fashioned work ethic that has defined his stellar career, a day after his record receptions streak ended."
Sports,"Growing up in Brandon, Israel Idonije wouldn #39;t have known George Halas from Vince Lombardi, he didn #39;t really care about Da Bears and he was certainly no Cheesehead."
World,Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said Tuesday that Iran will push on with its nuclear program even if it is forced to halt inspections by the UN nuclear watchdog.
World,"Ahead of the UN General Assembly annual session, nearly 50 world leaders and the United Nations on Monday raised concerns about the rising gap between rich and the poor, but disagreed with United States on the strategy to fight poverty."
World,Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy and Irish foreign minister Brian Cowen will chair talks involving unionists and nationalists at Stormont aimed at ending the stand-off over proposed changes to devolution.
World,"Russia #39;s parliament drafted proposals for an anti-terrorism law Monday, the day it began an inquiry into the Beslan school siege that killed more than 320 hostages, half of them children."
World,"Two Hamas militants were killed when an explosion ripped through their vehicle in Gaza City on Monday in an Israeli air strike, the second in as many days."
Sci/Tech, Fans of the Seattle music pop station Kiss 106.1 FM usually have to sit through an array of disc jockey antics and advertising between listening to favorite artists like Avril Levigne and Ashlee Simpson.
World, The family of a British hostage threatened with execution in Iraq made a desperate appeal to Prime Minister Tony Blair on Tuesday to meet kidnappers' demands and save his life.
Sci/Tech," Police said on Monday they have arrested a 20 year old British man on suspicion of stealing Cisco Systems  source code, the basic instructions for the machines that direct Internet traffic across the globe."
World, Japan's Sony Corp. said on Tuesday it would launch a new version of its popular PlayStation 2 game console in the United States and Europe on Nov. 1 at a price of  #36;149 and 149 euros ( #36;181) respectively.
Sports," Torii Hunter and the Minnesota Twins are used to celebrating in September. The playoff party never gets old, though. The Twins clinched their third straight AL Central title Monday night with an 8 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, then topped it off with a raucous celebration in the visitor's clubhouse."
Sci/Tech,AMD said its Opteron processor will be bolstered by power management technology that will decrease overall power consumption and optimize performance in enterprise server systems.
Sci/Tech, Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has lost his patience with British theater audiences    it's time to turn off the mobile phones and stop rustling candy wrappers.
Sci/Tech," Red Hat's Enterprise Linux operating system and software subscription sales soared over the past three months, leading the company to strong revenue growth and profits for its fiscal 2005 second quarter."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its ongoing effort to foster third-party application development for its hardware and software businesses, IBM on Monday unveiled resources in its Virtual Innovation Center aimed "
Sci/Tech,"The  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; screensaver has been temporarily pulled while Lycos deals with hosting and management issues, according to a company spokesman."
Sci/Tech,"commerce has emerged as the  quot;single most targeted industry quot; according to the latest Internet Security Threat Report from security software provider Symantec, with hackers now appearing to be motivated by economic gain rather than notoriety."
Sports,"The early, brutal assessments are in, and the US Ryder Cup team #39;s historic loss to Europe at Oakland Hills is being compared to the US Olympic basketball Dream Team #39;s flop in Greece."
Sports,"RIO FERDINAND finally returned to action last night, accepting responsibility for his eight-month ban and vowing not to turn his back on his country."
Sports,Kevin Brown learned yesterday during a visit with hand specialist Melvin Rosenwasser that he might have the two pins removed from his broken left hand Friday.
World," The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne rose to 573 in Haiti last night as search crews recovered dozens of bodies carried away by flooding or buried by mud, officials said."
World,"TEHRAN, Iran Sept. 21, 2004 - President Mohammad Khatami said Tuesday that Iran will continue its suspect nuclear program even if that means an end to UN oversight."
World," Masked Palestinian gunmen killed a suspected collaborator in a public square in Tulkarem in the West Bank yesterday, throwing the bound man from their vehicle and shooting him before hundreds of schoolchildren and other onlookers, witnesses "
Sci/Tech,"minute schlep by rail and car separates the homes of science prizewinners Jessica Fields, 17, of Jericho, and Taylor Bernheim, 16, of Holliswood, Queens."
World," Within the next few days, CBS News expects to name an independent panel of experts to scrutinize its reporting of President Bush's National Guard service after its defenses for airing the explosive story crumbled."
Business, The dollar held broadly steady against  major currencies on Tuesday as markets looked to the U.S.  Federal Reserve to raise interest rates later in the session  and signal the future pace of monetary tightening.
Sci/Tech, Researchers said on Friday they have invented an antenna that captures visible light in much the same way that radio antennas capture radio waves.
World," A resolution seeking UN Security Council action against Myanmar was introduced in the US Senate, accusing the Southeast Asian state's military rulers of brutally repressing ethnic minorities and using rape as a weapon of war."
Business," European shares opened weaker on  Tuesday, tracking a late dip on Wall Street as Colgate sparked  fresh earnings fears and on strong oil prices, but Tesco rose  after thumping first half profit expectations."
Sci/Tech,"The software package from Trend Micro, which will be free through July 2005, protects against viruses and spam and needs regular updates."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - Anaheim Angels  outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was drilled on the left side of  his head by a pitch from Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin,  forcing him out of Monday's 5-2 win in the first inning."
Business," Nestle confirmed its 2004 guidance on  Tuesday, a day after competitors Unilever and Colgate Palmolive  cast doubts over the consumer goods industry's outlook by  issuing profit warnings."
Business," Japanese shares fell at the start of a  holiday shortened week on Tuesday as brokers and banks declined  on recent data indicating signs of an economic slowdown in some  key areas, offsetting gains in some chip related stocks."
World," Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono  has triumphed over incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in  Indonesia's first direct presidential vote, but now must  deliver promised tighter security, better government and more  jobs."
Sports," Jelena Dokic ran true to the miserable  form she has shown this season, falling 6 3, 6 0 to Thailand's  Tamarine Tanasugarn in the first round of the China Open on  Tuesday."
World," Syrian forces started redeploying from  the outskirts of Lebanon's capital Beirut toward the eastern  Syrian Lebanese border on Tuesday, Lebanese officials said."
Sports,  Sometimes how you win is as significant as whether you win. Sunday was not one of those days.
Business,Supermarket giant Tesco sees first half profits jump 24.2 to 822m (\$1.47bn) and said its sales of non-food items continues to grow.
Sports,"Dallas McPherson had three hits and an RBI in his first major league start last night, helping the Angels gain ground in the playoff race with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif."
Sports,"  The great ones are measured by what they do in the final minutes. So far, Carson Palmer is so so."
Sports,"  The Patriots pulled within one game of the NFL record for consecutive victories with a 23 12 win over the Cardinals Sunday, but coach Bill Belichick was not satisfied with the team's performance."
Sports,  Donovan McNabb didn't need much of Terrell Owens on last night. Daunte Culpepper could have used a lot more of Randy Moss.
Sports,"Benfica and Real Madrid set the standard for soccer success in Europe in the late 1950s and early '60s. The clubs have evolved much differently, but both have struggled to reconcile the methods of the past with modern exigencies."
Sports,"With each game Paul Peterson plays, and each game he wins, the comparisons to another playmaking Boston College quarterback -- some guy named Flutie -- seem inevitable."
Sports,Record-setting quarterback Ralph Barone and women's hockey standout and current coach Laura Schuler head the list of seven inductees into the Northeastern Hall of Fame.
Sports,Northeastern field hockey coach Cheryl Murtagh doesn't want the glare of the spotlight that shines on her to detract from a team that has been the America East champion for the past three years and has been to the NCAA tournament 13 times.
Sports,"Waltham's boys' soccer team is still unbeaten, and Richard Awa is still red-hot. On the strength of two goals by Awa, visiting Waltham earned a 3-3 tie with No. 2 Everett yesterday. Everett also remained unbeaten, while Waltham, coming off a subpar season, remained the surprise story of this campaign."
Business,"AOL, the nation's top Internet service provider, thinks it's found the ultimate weapon against password thieves -- a password that changes every minute. And while AOL is mainly interested in protecting its own customers, it's also building the foundation of a system that could shield millions of others who do business online."
World,"Governors in north Nigeria introduced the criminal aspect of Islamic law for political gain, say human rights activists."
Business,"Ever hear of Ed Owens? I doubt it. Owens is one of the more publicity-shy executives at Wellington Management Co., itself one of the most publicity-averse investment firms in Boston. That's one reason Owens is the city's best mutual fund manager you probably don't know."
Business,"Efforts to settle the numerous class-action lawsuits filed against Putnam Investments, MFS Investment Management, and other mutual fund companies for their role in the market-timing scandals are moving at an uneven pace, and any deal that may be worked out is likely months away, principals involved in the case said."
Business,"  The Federal Reserve, wanting to keep inflation at bay, is expected to boost short term interest rates for a third time this year today, a move that would come in the final stretch of the presidential campaign."
Business,  Delta Air Lines' pilots union agreed yesterday to allow the struggling carrier to bring pilots out of retirement on a limited basis to deal with staff shortages that threaten to ground flights.
Business,"  Oil prices broke above  $46 yesterday after Russian oil giant Yukos said it would cut some oil shipments to China, the first toll on exports from the company's financial turmoil."
World,Several hundred people come out in Kathmandu to press for an end to the country's long-running civil war.
Business,"  The US Chamber of Commerce filed an emergency motion yesterday seeking a court order to block the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring that 75 percent of mutual fund directors, including the chairman, be independent of the fund company."
Business,"  Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. said yesterday it has agreed to acquire rival Canadian cellphone carrier Microcell Telecommunications Inc. , which had been fending off a hostile suitor."
World,"Pianist, singer and composer Billy Joel is awarded a star on Hollywood's famous Walk of Fame."
World,"  The death toll from a tropical storm that devastated parts of Haiti rose to 622 late yesterday as search crews recovered hundreds of bodies carried away by raging weekend floods or buried by mud or the ruins of their homes, officials said."
World,"  Indonesian voters, frustrated by pervasive corruption and economic malaise, ousted President Megawati Sukarnoputri in a runoff election yesterday, awarding her former chief security minister a landslide victory, according to a projection by a local research institute."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices rose on Monday in  subdued trading, extending Friday's rally as dealers  anticipated slower official rate hikes in 2005 following slack  November payrolls growth."
World,"DAMASCUS, Syria-- The dire security conditions in Iraq have overshadowed many of the Bush administration's diplomatic priorities in Syria, prompting US officials to focus their efforts here on enlisting the government's help in stabilizing the country's eastern border with Iraq."
World,"  An insurgency led by Al Qaeda affiliate Abu Musab al Zarqawi has made the Iraqi capital its main battleground, perhaps in the hopes of swaying the outcome of US elections, a senior Western official said."
Sci/Tech,"There once was a boy who for no apparent reason went around knifing his classmates. This boy's parents took him to nearly every mental health professional with no success... until one day a famous hypnotist came to town. There was a long line to speak to him, and as they waited medical doctors hovered around them trying to convince them it was all quackery.  But the parents, figuring they had nothing to lose, continued standing in line with their disturbed son.  At long last they told the doctor about their son's twisted history, and after a long pause the doctor looked the boy square in the eye and said,  ""My, won't you be surprised when you never do anything like this again."""
World," President Bush, trying to soften his image overseas as a heavy handed unilateralist, is using his annual address to the United Nations to offer up a brighter vision of a planet with less hunger, disease and oppression.    Exactly six weeks before Election Day, Bush is equally concerned about his audience at home..."
Sci/Tech,Rules out LTO as it begins the hunt for DLT's fatter successor
Sci/Tech,Sony has announced a slimmed-down PlayStation 2 in an attempt to boost sales of the console.
Sci/Tech, Japan's Sony Corp. said on Tuesday it  would launch a new version of its popular PlayStation 2 game  console in the United States and Europe on Nov. 1 at a price of   $149 and 149 euros ( $181) respectively.
Sports,Kellen Winslow #39;s hyped rookie season might be over after it barely began - much like a promising season for the Cleveland Browns.
Sports,"There #39;s still no official prognosis but it appears the Jets might not have to find out what life is like without All-Pro center Kevin Mawae, perhaps their second most vital offensive cog behind quarterback Chad Pennington."
World,"New York, Sept. 21 (NNN): Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said he has not asked India to give a specific timeframe for solution to the long-pending Kashmir tangle."
World,"World Bank head James Wolfensohn has backed Russian President Vladimir Putin #39;s political shake-up criticised by many Western nations as limiting democracy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer says its sales are continuing to slide, for which it blames a poor performance for its summer clothing lines and homeware products that are too contemporary for its customers."
Sci/Tech,"Sir Homer writes  quot;The Wikimedia Foundation announced today the creation of the one millionth article in Wikipedia. Started in January 2001, Wikipedia is currently both the world #39;s largest encyclopedia and "
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, September 20, 2004 - Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced the expanded security and functionality of Nokia Secure Access System, the companys virtual private network (VPN) solution leveraging ubiquitous Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology."
Sci/Tech,America Online has formally opened up its AIM instant messaging network to bot-makers with the launch of a pay-per-use AIM Bot Program targeting enterprise customers.
Sports,Manchester Uniteds 30million central defender returned from an eight-month ban for missing a drug test and looked like he had never been away.
Sports,"While most of his players quietly shuffled into the clubhouse, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen remained in the dugout Monday night and watched the rival Twins celebrate."
World,Iranian President Mohammad Khatami vowed to continue the country #39;s uranium-enrichment program and threatened to suspend United Nations nuclear inspections as the US pushes for economic sanctions against Iran.
World,"A far-right Colombian warlord participating in peace talks with the government was shot dead by his own men, police said on Monday, in another bloody incident that could undermine the negotiations."
World," Iran defied the United Nations on Tuesday by announcing it would go on converting a large amount of raw uranium to prepare it for enrichment, a process that can be used to develop atomic bombs."
Sports," The Cubs had only Monday available to play their makeup doubleheader against Florida, and as it turned out, the weather was great. But to Dusty Baker's dismay, David Weathers was pretty good, too. The journeyman right hander, making his first start in six years, limited Chicago to two hits and one run in five innings, and the Marlins won the second game 5 2 to earn a split."
Sci/Tech," Nintendo Co. said Tuesday it will release its new ""dual screen"" portable game machine in North America on Nov. 21 and in Japan 10 days later."
Business," U.S. chain store sales fell in the latest week mostly because the imperfect nature of adjusting for seasonality more so than consumers lack of shopping, a report said on Tuesday."
World," The United States plans to sell Israel  #36;319 million worth of air launched bombs, including 500 ""bunker busters"" able to penetrate Iran's underground nuclear facilities, Israeli security sources said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  said on Monday that William Reed, one of the company's longest serving directors, had decided to retire and would not be replaced, reducing the size of the company's board from 10 members to nine."
World," BBVA, Spain's second largest bank, said Tuesday it has agreed to buy Texas based Laredo National Bancshares for  #36;850 million in cash as part of a strategy to gain a greater share of the U.S. Hispanic market."
Sci/Tech," A state court in Hamburg on Tuesday rejected a German company's lawsuit against Google Inc. over allegations the Internet search engine allows rival companies to buy ads using trademarked terms, an attorney said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Nintendo Co. Ltd. struck the first blow in what is set to be an all out war with Sony Corp. for the lucrative handheld game console market, aggressively pricing its new dual screen model at  #36;149.99 and setting its U.S. launch date for Nov. 21."
Sports," Anaheim Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was drilled on the left side of his head by a pitch from Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin, forcing him out of Monday's 5 2 win in the first inning."
Business," RadioShack Corp. , the No. 3 U.S. electronics chain, on Tuesday said it has signed a deal with Sprint Corp.  to open wireless kiosks at malls nationwide."
World, A Turkish construction company said Tuesday it was halting operations in neighboring Iraq to try to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants.
Sci/Tech, An online publishing company is arguing that it owns the code behind the open source Mambo content management system and says it is prepared to pursue the matter in court.
Business," Federal Reserve policy makers  gathered on Tuesday, with the expectation they will lift U.S.  interest rates for a third time this year despite lingering  signs of economic stress."
Sci/Tech, Sun Microsystems made some of its first sales in the early 1980s selling workstations to Wall Street. Now the struggling Santa Clara computer maker is returning to its roots with a campaign to win back some of its former financial industry customers.
Sci/Tech," Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are peering into the atomic world with record clarity, developing an electron microscope image that can distinguish the individual, dumbbell shaped atoms of a silicon crystal."
Business," U.S. housing starts unexpectedly  rose 0.6 percent in August to their highest level in five  months as low mortgage rates encouraged construction, but  permits fell more than anticipated, a government report showed  on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Thai scientists began an investigation Monday into what some conservationists believe could be the world's biggest case of ape smuggling    nearly 100 orangutan found in a Bangkok amusement park.
Business, Oil prices held firm on Tuesday as China  showed no let up in its strong import growth and U.S. Gulf  producers reported damage to offshore rigs from Hurricane Ivan.
Sports," Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie will  lead a clutch of his victorious European team mates into a  links championship in Scotland next month, organizers said on  Tuesday."
Business," General Mills Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GIS.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a steeper fall in quarterly earnings than Wall Street  had expected due to higher costs of key food ingredients and  promotional spending."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   The death toll in Haiti  from flooding and mudslides triggered by Tropical Storm Jeanne  rose above 660 on Tuesday and government officials were still  struggling to reach areas cut off by flood waters."
World, Militants who beheaded an American  hostage in Iraq said they would kill another U.S. captive and a  Briton on Tuesday if their demands were not met.
Business," Procter   Gamble Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PG.N</A> said on  Tuesday U.S. regulators have granted priority review for its  experimental drug to treat reduced sex drive in women with  menopause triggered by surgery."
World," Syria began redeploying around 3,000  troops from the outskirts of Beirut toward the eastern  Syrian Lebanese border on Tuesday in an apparent attempt to  ease U.S. led international pressure over its influence on  Lebanon."
Sports," Jelena Dokic ran true to the miserable  form she has shown this season, falling 6 3, 6 0 to Thailand's  Tamarine Tanasugarn in the first round of the China Open  Tuesday."
World," Israel's labor unions staged a  nationwide general strike on Tuesday, grounding all  international air traffic, paralyzing financial markets and  public services and even preventing burial of the dead."
World, Ukraine's main opposition leader and  presidential hopeful Viktor Yushchenko on Tuesday warned  politicians their lives could be in danger from a murderous  leadership bent on election victory.
Business,"Economists are betting that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to 1.75 on Tuesday, the third rise this year."
Business,"About 400,000 public sector workers are on strike in Israel,  crippling business around the country."
Business,"The record industry must radically re-think the way it tackles pop swapping, a music conference is told."
Business,Sony has announced a slimmed-down PlayStation 2 in an attempt to boost sales of the console.
Business,Australian building group James Hardie Industries misled the public when it said it had set aside enough money to meet asbestos compensation claims.
World,"Arab militias responsible for atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region now guard camps for the displaced, refugees say."
World,Fears grow for two Western hostages in Iraq following the beheading of their fellow captive.
World,Mauritania repeats its call for urgent aid to combat the largest locust plague to hit the region in over 20 years.
World,The UN says more than a million displaced Bosnians have now returned home - but major obstacles remain.
Business,"Housing construction in August surged to its highest level in five months, a dose of encouraging news for the economy's expansion."
Business,"Although economists have mixed opinions whether the economy has emerged, most believe it is in good enough shape for the Fed to boost rates."
World,"If they resemble past debates, the impact this year will go well beyond a mere judgment of who won and who lost."
World,"Dan Rather offered an apology for a report on President Bush's service, but not a personal accounting."
World," Defying a key demand set by 35 nations, Iran announced Tuesday it has started converting raw uranium into the gas needed for enrichment, a process that can be used to make nuclear weapons.    Iran's president, Mohammad Khatami, vowed his country will press ahead with its nuclear program   which he insisted is peaceful   even if it means a rupture with the U.N..."
World," President Bush, trying to soften his image overseas as a heavy handed unilateralist, is using his annual address to the United Nations to offer up a brighter vision of a planet with less hunger, disease and oppression.    Exactly six weeks before Election Day, Bush is equally concerned about his audience at home..."
World," Strong earnings from financial services companies and upbeat economic data pushed stocks higher Tuesday, but many investors clung to the sidelines ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, expected later in the session.    In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 7.52, or 0.1 percent, at 10,212.41..."
World," Rescuers dug through mud and ruined homes for bodies Tuesday, expecting the death toll of more than 600 from Tropical Storm Jeanne to rise even further, with half the crowded northern city of Gonaives still under water from the weekend's devastating winds and rain.    Gonaives was hardest hit in the latest tragedy to beset Haiti in a year of revolts, military interventions and devastating floods..."
World," Stocks are seen heading higher at the open Tuesday as investors remain relatively upbeat ahead of the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting.    Dow Jones futures rose 28 points recently, while Nasdaq futures were up 7 points and S P futures climbed 3.90 points..."
World," Federal Reserve policy makers are expected to raise short term interest rates for a third time this year, part of a gradual process to wean the economy from ultralow rates, which are no longer needed as a bracing tonic.    Although private economists have mixed opinions whether the economy still is working through its late spring blues or has emerged, most believe the economy is in good enough shape for the Fed to boost rates again..."
World," President Mohammad Khatami said Tuesday that Iran will continue a nuclear program some suspect is aimed at developing weapons, even if that means an end to U.N. oversight..."
World, Family members of an American and a Briton held by kidnappers in Iraq appealed for their lives after a grisly video posted on the Internet purportedly showed militants beheading U.S. civil engineer Eugene Armstrong and threatening to kill another hostage in 24 hours...
Business,"The EU has welcomed the approval of a rescue plan for Italy #39;s Alitalia, but shares in the loss-making airline have fallen as union and competitor "
Business,"Steven Heyer, former president of Coca-Cola (KO) who left after being denied the chief executive slot in May, will take the helm of Starwood Hotels  amp; Resorts Worldwide (HOT), the company said Tuesday."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer, whose sales have dropped for the fourth straight quarter, has priced a 2.3 billion pound share buyback offer in a 332-380 pence per share range."
Business,"Japan #39;s Nintendo has struck the first blow in what is set to be an all-out war with Sony for the lucrative handheld game console market, aggressively pricing its new dual "
Business,"NEW YORK Sept. 21, 2004 - Financial services firm Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. #39;s third-quarter profit rose 5.2 percent, beating analysts #39; expectations, but its earnings per share fell by 10 cents from a "
Business,"Pollen from a genetically modified grass has been shown to travel up to 21km away from the site where it was orginally planted. This may be the longest recorded distance travelled by any GM pollen, US researchers have claimed."
Business,Dow component AIG says SEC staff may recommend action against it related to past transactions. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Insurer American International Group Inc.
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Sci/Tech,"AMD has fleshed out its mobile chip catalogue this week by shipping the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 3000 processor. It joins a range of mobile models, from 2800 to 3400, but is the first to be built using 90nm technology."
Sci/Tech,US scientists have found new data showing patterns of water and methane on Mars could improve the chances life once existed there.
Sci/Tech,"Herndon-based information technology security company TrueSecure is merging with New York-based Betrusted Holdings, creating what the companies say is the largest privately held IT security company with \$160 million in annual revenue."
Sci/Tech,The US space agency Nasa has awarded military and space contractor Northrop Grumman a \$400m contract to co-design its Jimo space probe to Jupiter.
Sci/Tech,"Four Southern California residents pleaded innocent to conspiring to distribute more than \$30 million in counterfeit computer software and products, authorities said."
Sci/Tech,"Brian Connolly, president of Furthermore Inc., an online publishing venture and a division of the Literati Group, has issued a letter to the open-source community that contends that his company owns the code behind Mambo Open Source."
Sci/Tech,"UK Police have arrested a 20-year old man in Preston on suspicion of stealing source code from Cisco Systems. The arrest under violation of the Computer Misuse Act 1990, follows Cisco #39;s admission in May that "
Sci/Tech,Nokia has boosted the security and functionality of its Secure Access System Secure Socket Layer virtual private network (VPN) platform.
Sci/Tech,"With a million downloads in 10 hours, the Firefox browser has kicked off a brand new round in a very old conflict. Six years ago, Microsoft won the browser wars against Netscape -- the distant forefather of "
Sci/Tech,"When you first pick up Star Wars: Battlefront, if you #39;re a seasoned gamer, it will be hard to get a three-word description out of your head."
Sci/Tech,ATi presenta la scheda PCI Express ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO. La scheda sar disponibile il prossimo mese in Europa e Nord America ed  adatta a chi vuole fare del computer una piattaforma multimediale e non solo adatta agli ultimi games in commercio.
Sci/Tech,"This middleware offering is touted as the first open source application server to achieve compatibility certification for the Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) version 1.4 by passing the 23,000 tests of the test compatibility kit."
Sci/Tech,"AMD and Atari today announced the availability of what the firms call the first 64-bit game named  quot;Shadow Ops: Red Mercury. quot; AMD did not participate in the development, but "
Sports,"Ryan Giggs joined an elite band of Manchester United players in chalking up his 600th appearance for the club. Giggs, 30, joined Sir Bobby Charlton (759) and Bill Foulkes (688) among United players to pass the landmark in the 2-1 defeat of Liverpool."
Sports,"Sports India Havana, Sep 21 : Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be admitted to the Mental Health Centre hospital in Cuba for treatment of his cocaine addiction."
Sports," The No 10 shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final was sold for 70 050 (about R808 000) to a private buyer, auction house Christie #39;s said on Tuesday."
Sports,CRICKET Australia has threatened to cancel next month #39;s tour of India as tension over the television rights wrangle on the subcontinent escalates.
Sports,NEW YORKA journey from the sandlots of Venezuela to baseball #39;s biggest stage was something Blue Jays pitcher Gustavo Chacin pulled off with the help of a friend.
Sports,"After last year #39;s stunning NL Division Series loss to the Marlins, one of the major knocks on the Giants was their relative lack of speed and their inability to put pressure on the opposing team."
Sports,"John Huggan, who lives in Dunbar, Scotland, covers golf for the Scotland on Sunday newspaper and Golf Digest. He has provided the European view in the Free Press each day during the Ryder Cup matches."
Sports,Jelena Dokic #39;s miserable form continued as she lost 6-3 6-0 to Thailand #39;s Tamarine Tanasugarn in the first round of the China Open in Beijing.
Sports,"In recent years for Notre Dame, any victory over Michigan State has been cause for a celebration. But the Irish coaching staff wasn #39;t pleased with the fourth quarter."
World,"UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - US President George W. Bush and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan were set to trade barbs on the opening day of the two-week session of the UN General Assembly, with the aftershocks of the Iraq war still at the top of the "
World,Turkey #39;s main opposition party has called for the swift recall of parliament to approve key reforms demanded by the European Union and says any further delay could imperil Ankara #39;s bid to open EU entry talks.
World,"Syria, under growing international pressure to end its longtime military presence in Lebanon, began pulling back more than 1,000 of its 20,000 troops on Tuesday, a senior Lebanese military official said."
World,"A Roman Catholic priest charged with directing the killing of 2,000 of his parishioners inthe 1994 Rwandan genocide has boycotted the trial proceedings by the United "
World,"A US conservation group has launched an advertising campaign to persuade Thais to report traders in protected wildlife. In a series of television commercials, famous models, actors and other "
World,"The troops, who are doing humanitarian work, were due to leave by 14 December. But the deadline may be extended, according to a government spokesman."
World,"Bogota, Colombia - The leader of a paramilitary faction involved in peace talks with the government may be among five paramilitary members killed in an ambush on Monday, authorities said."
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks fell on Monday  as oil prices nudged higher and as drug maker Pfizer Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> and aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A> were hit by  broker downgrades."
Sci/Tech,The DVDs of the original Star Wars trilogy break a UK sales record after one day of release.
Sci/Tech," Japan's Nintendo Co. Ltd. struck the  first blow in what is set to be an all out war with Sony Corp.  for the lucrative handheld game console market, aggressively  pricing its new dual screen model at  $149.99 and setting its  U.S. launch date for Nov. 21."
Sci/Tech, Europe's biggest tire maker Michelin  unveiled an airless tire on Tuesday designed to weather tough  road conditions in fast growing countries like China and India.
Sci/Tech,"Let the games begin. Not the Olympics again, but the all-out battle between Japanese video game giants Sony and Nintendo over their new gaming consoles. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Passwords alone won't be enough to get onto America Online under a new, optional log-on service that makes AOL the first major U.S. online business to offer customers a second layer of security."
Sci/Tech,Fans of the Seattle music pop station Kiss 106.1 FM usually have to sit through an array of disc-jockey antics and advertising between listening to favorite artists like Avril Levigne and Ashlee Simpson.
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to emerge from the shadow of its more popular rivals, Ask Jeeves Inc. is adding new tools for visitors to save and organize links to Web pages they find through the company's online search engine."
Sci/Tech,A leading astronomy group in the US voices opposition to a global 'light relay' planned for next year.
Sci/Tech,Pollen from a genetically modified grass can travel up to 21km away from its experimental planting site.
Sci/Tech,"From 26,000 light-years-- near the center of our galaxy-- comes a radio signal that can be interpreted as a cloud of sugar molecules, one key component of what might have assisted the development of life if transported on primordial comets.    Astrobiology Magazine -- Astronomers using the National Science Foundation's giant Robert C..."
Sci/Tech,"  If we were able to see Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) with the naked eye, they would look as though the universe were taking daily flash photos of us from different parts of the sky.    Never occurring in the same spot twice, GRBs are totally unpredictable..."
Sci/Tech,Recent analyses of ESAs Mars Express data reveal that concentrations of water vapour and methane in the atmosphere of Mars significantly overlap. This result provides important new hints to evaluate the hypothesis of present life on the Red Planet.
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Monday recommended changes aimed at reducing by one-third the salmonella infections caused each year by tainted eggs.    The agency estimates that 118,000 people each year are sickened by eating improperly cooked eggs contaminated with salmonella..."
Sci/Tech,Frustrated doctors say they too often find themselves jury-rigging adult medical devices to fit children's tiny bodies and special needs. Now pediatric experts have begun a major push to fill the gap.
Sci/Tech,"By DUNCAN MANSFIELD    OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) -- Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are peering into the atomic world with record clarity, developing an electron microscope image that can distinguish the individual, dumbbell-shaped atoms of silicon in a crystal..."
Sci/Tech,"James Foley, chairman of the Computing Research Association, says major trouble stalks the nation's technology education pipeline."
Sci/Tech,Company introduces its unified network identification system and strengthens its ties to Microsoft with a similar package tailored for Windows.
Sci/Tech,The auto giant is planning one of the largest VoIP installations to date by any corporation.
Sci/Tech,"Despite all of the hype surrounding WiMax, chip maker Texas Instruments Inc. remains unconvinced the technology will revolutionize the way that broadband Internet services are delivered to homes and offices, according to a company executive."
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. (HP) announced on Monday that it has formed a new division within its Enterprise Storage and Servers Group chartered with unifying the company's blade system development efforts.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. may make more large acquisitions than it has done historically and become a more distributed company as opposed to moving key employees to its Redmond, Washington, headquarters, Chief Financial Officer John Connors said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves Inc. has made three significant enhancements to its search engine, as the Emeryville, California company continues to take aim at its much larger competitors in the search space: Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., America Online Inc. and Yahoo Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Responding to a scourge of online fraud and identity theft that threatens to undermine public confidence in Internet commerce, major companies are rolling out new services to encourage the adoption of better technology to identify customers, business partners, and employees online."
Business,"ANNUAL growth in global semiconductor sales will probably fall by half in 2005 and memory chip sales growth could collapse as a supply glut saps prices, Samsung Electronics has warned."
Business,"LOS ANGELES Michael Eisner, the chief executive of Walt Disney, has said that he does not plan to remain on the board or become chairman when he retires in two years."
Business,The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and Delta Air Lines Inc. have a tentative agreement to stave off an expected wave of early retirements by Delta pilots.
Business,It #39;s another level of security for America Online - but users will have to pay extra for it. AOL is offering a optional log-on service that will require more than just a password to get onto the service.
Business,"NEW YORK A new study shows that genes from genetically engineered grass can spread much farther than previously known, a finding that raises questions about the straying of other plants altered through biotechnology."
Sci/Tech,Concentrations of water vapor and methane gas in certain regions of the red planet strengthen speculation that Mars could be a haven for microbial life.
Sci/Tech,"  Four Southern California residents pleaded innocent to conspiring to distribute more than  $30 million in counterfeit computer software and products, authorities said."
Sci/Tech,Opera Software has announced that over 1 million copies of its Opera Mobile web browser for Symbian OS have been downloaded from the company #39;s direct download site 
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation announced yesterday there have been over one million downloads of Firefox Preview Release in less than 100 hours, after being made available on the Internet last Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The Athlon 64 has its first game specifically tuned for the chip. Courtesy of games legend Atari, the first person shooter, Shadow Ops: Red Mercury, contains 64-bit enhancements which apparently gives  #39;a richer and more immersive gaming experience #39;."
Sports,"Andrew Cole and Papa Bouba Diop will begin their three-match suspensions when Fulham face Boston at York Street on Wednesday night, following their dismissals against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday."
Sports,Anaheim gained ground in the American League West and the wild card race with a 5-2 win over Seattle Monday. The Angels are now 2 1/2 games behind first-place Oakland and 4 1/2 behind wild card leader Boston.
Sports,"Let me get this straight. We lost the Ryder Cup because we didn #39;t hug enough? We lost because we didn #39;t laugh enough? We lost because there wasn #39;t enough charisma among the American players, because "
Sports,Manager Eric Wedge wanted to hear the sound of hammer on rock Monday night at Comerica Park. He wanted to know that the Indians #39; offense was making little ones out of big ones again.
Sports,"Jelena Dokic ran true to the miserable form she has shown this season, falling 6-3 6-0 to Thailand #39;s Tamarine Tanasugarn in the first round of the China Open on Tuesday."
Sports,"Team USA failed miserably in the team performances of the Ryder Cup golf tournament this weekend. For those of you unfamiliar with golf, the Ryder Cup is the Davis Cup of golf, where the US takes on Europe in a series of different match-types."
Sports,"At first glance, it seems like an odd approach. Upon closer inspection, however, Michigan State may not have any other choice. The Spartans will use their disappointing 1-2 "
World,"World leaders gathered at the United Nations on Tuesday to confront an agenda dominated by new terrorist threats, a humanitarian disaster in Sudan, turmoil in Iraq "
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to emerge from the shadow of its more popular rivals, Ask Jeeves Inc. (ASKJ) is adding new tools for visitors to save and organize links to Web pages they find through the company's online search engine."
Sci/Tech,"By ANICK JESDANUN    NEW YORK (AP) -- Passwords alone won't be enough to get onto America Online under a new, optional log-on service that makes AOL the first major U.S. online business to offer customers a second layer of security..."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its much-touted new MSN Music offering, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is testing a Web-based radio service that mimics nearly 1,000 local radio stations, allowing users to hear a version of their favorite radio station with far fewer interruptions."
Sci/Tech,"COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Every word spoken in the courtroom where Branden Basham is on trial for his life appears immediately before U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"Latest Google Hiring Point to Browser Plans\\We discussed few days ago that Google might be planning to develop its own Browser and signs are becoming clearer than ever. Just reported in many online papers, Google has done some high profile hiring in the recent days. 4 people who worked on ..."
Sci/Tech,"Topix Delivering Local News Search to Ask Jeeves\\Topix.net today announced that it has been selected by Ask Jeeves, Inc. to provide news to Ask Jeeves for its Local News channel. Through this partnership, Ask Jeeves becomes the first major search engine to feature Topix.net's news technology.\\Topix.net provides visitors to Ask ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Lawsuit Thrown Out of German Court\\A Hamburg court rejected Metaspinner Media 's lawsuit against Google over allegations the Internet search engine allows rival companies to buy ads using trademarked terms, an attorney said Tuesday.\\The AP Wires report that Metaspinner Media took Google Deutschland to court in May, accusing it ..."
Sports, Olympic time trial cycling champion Tyler Hamilton of the United States has apparently failed tests designed to detect a form of performance enhancing blood transfusions.
World," Syria, under growing international pressure to end its longtime military presence in Lebanon, began pulling back more than 1,000 of its 20,000 troops on Tuesday, a senior Lebanese military official said."
Sci/Tech," Let the games begin. Not the Olympics again, but the all out battle between video game giants Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co. Ltd. The two Japanese companies are rolling out new gaming consoles, but Nintendo has beaten Sony to the punch by announcing an earlier launch date for its new hand held game player."
World," Throughout the presidential campaign, the Republicans have shown remarkable discipline in their public messages  but the deteriorating situation in Iraq is testing some of that unity. The strain was evident at a Senate hearing last week where Nebraska Republican Chuck Hagel unloaded on the Bush administration's sluggish reconstruction efforts in Iraq.  quot;It's beyond pitiful; it's beyond embarrassing. It is now in the zone of dangerous, quot; he thundered. ..."
Sci/Tech," High tech Singapore is also proving to be high speed, with almost 40 percent of households hooked up to the Internet via broadband technology, the government said."
Sci/Tech, A German telecommunications company said on Tuesday it is developing the first mobile phone that will alert users when their breath is bad or if they are giving off offensive smells.
World, England qualified for the Champions Trophy final after beating world champions Australia by six wickets in Tuesday's semi final here at Edgbaston to end a run of 14 successive defeats against the world champions.
Business, Oil prices hit a one month high of  $47 a  barrel on Tuesday as China showed no let up in its strong  import growth and traders worried that U.S. petroleum  inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan.
Sports," FARMINGTON, Penn. (Sports Network) - Tiger Woods announced  that he will not play in this week's 84 Lumber Classic due to  fatigue."
Sports," Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona  was having medical examinations in Cuba on Tuesday and received  a message of support from President Fidel Castro for his latest  efforts to kick cocaine, Argentina's ambassador said."
Sci/Tech, Indonesian police on Tuesday summoned the American director and two other foreign staffers of a U.S. based mining company for questioning over the alleged contamination of a bay in eastern Indonesia.
Sci/Tech," Asia needs a new network akin to Interpol to fight a ""wildlife mafia"" and the illegal multi billion dollar trade in animals and plants, environmentalists said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Fatal attacks in Israel cause a direct increase in the number of deadly traffic accidents    but not until three days later, researchers said on Monday."
Business, The U.S. Health and Human Services  Department said on Tuesday it had ordered 2 million doses of  avian influenza vaccine from Aventis Pasteur Inc.   .
Sci/Tech," India's space agency said it successfully launched the nation's first satellite for educational services on Monday, which is expected to boost distance learning in a country with a huge rural population."
World," The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 12 4 on Tuesday to approve the nomination of Republican Florida congressman Porter Goss to become the new CIA director, paving the way for full Senate confirmation."
Sports, Disgraced Hungarian hammer thrower  Adrian Annus treasures the Olympic gold medal he won in Athens  so much that he is ready to spend the rest of his life fighting  to clear his name.
World," By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran defied the  United Nations on Tuesday by announcing it has begun converting  a large amount of raw uranium to prepare it for enrichment, a  process that can be used to develop atomic bombs."
Business,<p>\</p><p> By Toby Reynolds</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices held firm on Tuesday as China\showed no let-up in its strong import growth and U.S. Gulf\producers reported damage to offshore rigs from Hurricane Ivan.</p>
World," A Russian colonel convicted of murdering  a Chechen woman has withdrawn his request for a pardon, sparing  President Vladimir Putin the uncomfortable choice of offending  either the volatile region or his military."
Business,The Dutch government unveils its austerity budget for 2005 amid protests by the public at the plans for painful reform.
World,Michael Vaughan stars as England crush Australia to reach the ICC Champions Trophy final.
World,Word of mouth research suggest HIV figures in Uganda could be three times bigger than previous estimates.
Business,"Goldman Sachs today posted a 30 percent jump in profit for its latest quarter, helped by strong growth across its segments."
Business,Oil prices hit a one month-high today as China showed no let-up in its demand and traders worried that U.S. inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan.
Business,Good growth plus an unappreciative investing public finally make Red Hat's stock look cheap.
Business,The publishers of Photoshop whip up another impossible looking earnings score.
Business,Investors should weigh shareholder unfriendliness against a stock's cheap price.
World,"DURHAM, N.C. - Attorney Bill Thomas may get a lot more business from female motorists thanks to a novel defense strategy: High heels can help beat a DWI rap..."
World," President Bush delivered an unapologetic defense of his decision to invade Iraq, telling the United Nations Tuesday that his decision ""helped to deliver the Iraqi people from an outlaw dictator."" He appealed to the world community to join together in supporting the new Iraqi interim government.    Bush's speech to the U.N..."
World," Strong earnings from financial services companies and upbeat economic data pushed stocks higher Tuesday, but many investors clung to the sidelines ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, expected later in the session.    Investors may be seeing some buying opportunities after Monday, when gloomy outlooks from the consumer staples group weighed heavily on the market; a strong reading on new housing construction provided additional incentive..."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters:</strong> What is the world coming to?
Sci/Tech, A German telecommunications company said  on Tuesday it is developing the first mobile phone that will  alert users when their breath is bad or if they are giving off  offensive smells.
Business,"SBC Communications (SBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it had won a contract from Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) to build an Internet-based telephone service "
Business,AIR New Zealand faces being further squeezed on trans-Tasman fares as a result of the ban on its planned alliance with Qantas. Industry analysts last night dismissed claims that Air NZ and Qantas could still work together using informal ties.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a civil action against American International Group Inc. and its AIG Financial Products Corp.
Business,WHITE PLAINS-Starwood Hotels  amp; Resorts Worldwide Inc. named Steven J. Heyer as its new chief executive officer. He will succeed company founder Barry S. Sternlicht effective Oct. 1. Heyer is currently president 
Business,"A leading economic think-tank sees a strong recovery in the second half of the year for major industrial economies, in spite of high oil prices, and says inflation is not yet a concern."
Business,Kiosks with Sprint Corp. #39;s brand will open at about 500 shopping malls in the next three years through an agreement with longtime partner RadioShack Corp.
Business,"The US Food and Drug Administration will accelerate its review of Procter  amp; Gamble Co. #39;s Intrinsa female testosterone patch, P amp;G said today."
Business,Bank of New York Co. said Tuesday that its BNY Brokerage Inc. unit has agreed to acquire the execution and commission management business of investment management firm Wilshire Associates for an undisclosed amount.
Sci/Tech,Sony Corporation has come up with a smaller version of its Playstation Two game console. The book-sized PS2 will help cut costs as video-game consoles continue to drop in price.
Sci/Tech,"Methane and water vapour are concentrated in the same regions of the Martian atmosphere, say scientists studying data from Europe #39;s Mars Express orbiter."
Sci/Tech," Yellow Pages Group has signed an agreement with web search engine Google that will make Yellow Pages business listings available on Google Local Canada, a new local search service."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - To better position themselves to win future US government IT contracts, IBM and The Boeing Co."
Sci/Tech,"com September 21, 2004, 8:12 AM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO (AFX) - Mitsubishi Electric Corp plans to stop producing LCD (liquid crystal display) panels for television sets and personal computers and shift to smaller panels for cellular phones and industrial equipment, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported "
Sci/Tech,"PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA -- Microsoft may make more large acquisitions than it has done historically and become a more distributed company as opposed to moving key employees to its Redmond, Washington, headquarters, Chief Financial Officer John Connors said "
Sci/Tech,BANGKOK : Thailand said on Tuesday that at least nine farms had been contaminated by genetically-modified crops after a seed selling scandal shut down a major part of the country #39;s GM testing programme.
Sci/Tech,America Online Inc. announced Monday that it is launching an  quot;AIM Bot Program quot; that will automatically distribute targeted advertising and  quot;online presence quot; campaigns to its 100 million instant message users.
Sci/Tech,"1.8-GHz PowerPC G5 processor, 512MB DDR SDRAM, 160GB SATA hard drive (7,200-rpm), nVidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics, 20-inch widescreen LCD, DVD-R optical drive, three USB 2.0 ports, two FireWire ports, integrated speakers, AirPort Extreme (802."
Sports,"Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane was charged with assault and criminal damage Tuesday over an alleged confrontation with a 16-year-old boy, Manchester police said."
Sports,Fulham have brought in lawyers for advice on the best way to fight a mass of Football Association disciplinary charges which could also land manager Chris Coleman and several of his players with major suspensions and fines.
Sports,Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has arrived in Cuba to resume his rehabilitation for cocaine addiction. Tuesday #39;s move follows a relapse that left him confined to a psychiatric hospital in Buenos Aires.
Sports,Michael Vaughan found his one-day feet at last as England upset Australia by six wickets on Tuesday to reach the Champions Trophy final.
Sports,The gym I attend was buzzing with anticipation for the Monday Night matchup between The Minnesota Vikings and The Philadelphia Eagles.
Sports,A controversial \$308 million deal to broadcast India #39;s home cricket matches fell through on Tuesday after the country #39;s cricket board said there was no binding contract and it may re-tender the rights.
Sports, The Houston Astros have control over their own fate when they visit SBC Park for a three game series against the San Francisco Giants.
Sports,"MOSCOW, Idaho -- A University of Idaho football player was shot to death and police arrested two brothers from Seattle following a chase that extended halfway across Washington state."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, California - The Anaheim Angels hope to gain more ground in the playoff chase when they host the Seattle Mariners in the second game of their three-game set."
Sports,"Good to be back. We assure you: no mention of the Terrell Owens-Randy Moss rivalry or shameless plug from Jim Belushi here. The Blog spent a few days in Cincinnati last week, where it checked in on the surging Cubs."
Sports, The Milwaukee Brewers resume a four game series against the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Miller Park.
World,President Bush stressed the importance of spreading freedom in the world and defended his decision to invade Iraq in a speech Tuesday to the UN General Assembly.
World,"on Saturday calling on Iran to suspend all activities related to uranium enrichment. The United States,. Russia and the European Union reinforced the message on Monday by urging Tehran to comply."
World,"Corpses and weeping relatives filled morgues in Haiti after Tropical Storm Jeanne left more than 600 people dead, another tragedy for the Caribbean country in a year marked by revolts, military interventions and deadly floods."
World,A Turkish construction company said Tuesday it was halting operations in neighboring Iraq to try to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants.
Sci/Tech,Nine farms in Thailand have been found to be contaminated by genetically modified crops. The announcement comes after a scandal shut down a big part of the country #39;s program to test genetically modified crops.
Sports, The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case.
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry argues that ""over a million more Americans would lose their health insurance coverage"" under President Bush in a television ad the Democrat's campaign rolled out Tuesday."
Business,"Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday its America Online Internet unit, once seen as the company #39;s red-headed stepchild, could contribute some of the company #39;s most explosive revenue growth."
Business, The U.S. Health and Human Services  Department said on Tuesday it had ordered 2 million doses of  avian influenza vaccine from Aventis Pasteur Inc.
Business,"  A federal judge today ordered Martha Stewart to surrender for prison by October 8th, granting a request by the celebrity homemaker to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale."
Business," quot;The US expansion increasingly hinges on employment creation and business investment, quot; OECD chief economist Jean-Philippe Cotis told a news briefing."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 -- White Plains, NY -- Former Coca-Cola Company president Steven Heyer today was named the new chief executive of Starwood Hotels, effective Oct. 1. Heyer succeeds Starwood founder Barry "
Business,SYDNEY: Australian building products firm James Hardie Industries NV may face criminal charges after a government inquiry found it broke the law by saying it had enough money in a fund to compensate thousands of asbestos victims.
Business,Branded food and beverage maker Kraft Foods Inc. said Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission does not intend to recommend an enforcement action against the company in connection with the government #39;s 
Business,"RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), on Tuesday said it has entered into an agreement with Sprint Corp. (NYSE: FON) to open Sprint-branded wireless kiosks in malls nationwide."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Responding to a scourge of online fraud and identity theft that threatens to undermine public confidence in Internet commerce, major companies are rolling out new services to encourage the adoption of better "
Sci/Tech,Enterprise IT security consultants TruSecure and BeTrusted have merged to form a standalone managed services firm called CyberTrust.
Sci/Tech,"The International Space Station will be effectively condemned if crew members cannot repair its faulty oxygen generator by the end of next month, a British space scientist has warned."
Sci/Tech,"How much does an overnight stay at a Virginia hospital cost? If Medicaid is paying, the answer is \$6,000. If Paul Shipman is paying, it #39;s \$29,500."
Sports,"Manchester United captain Roy Keane has been charged with assault and criminal damage for a fight on September 4, police say. The Ireland international is due to appear before Trafford Magistrates "
Sports,Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona was having medical examinations in Cuba on Tuesday and received a message of support from President Fidel Castro for his latest 
Sports,Dynamo Kiev have been awarded a 3-0 victory by UEFA #39;s Control and Disciplinary Body after their Champions League game against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico was abandoned at half-time after referee Anders Frisk was struck on the head by an object thrown from 
Sports,"The Philadelphia Eagles were the only NFL team to reach the playoffs last season after an 0-2 beginning. This time around, they #39;re making things a little easier."
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays activated pitcher Roy Halladay from the 15 day disabled list and he is expected to start Tuesday #39;s game against the New York Yankees.
Sports," The Mariners will try to get back on the winning track tonight, when they battle the Anaheim Angels in the middle test of a three  game series."
Sports,"For the first time in their history, the Houston Texans are 0-2, and they have turnovers to blame.  quot;I #39;ve been around this business long enough to know what "
Sports,Disgraced Hungarian hammer thrower Adrian Annus treasures the Olympic gold medal he won in Athens so much that he is ready to spend the rest of his life fighting to clear his name.
World,PRIME Minister John Howard has been labelled a political Rambo after he defended yesterday the Government #39;s right to launch a pre-emptive attack on terrorist groups in the Asia-Pacific region.
World," A federal judge ordered Martha Stewart on Tuesday to surrender for prison by Oct. 8, granting the celebrity homemaker's request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale..."
Sports," After one win, defensive end Bobby Hamilton made the bold prediction that Oakland's new defense is good enough to get 12 sacks in a game."
Sci/Tech," Dutch Finance Minister Gerrit Zalm says his ""blog""    personal diary on the Internet    gives people an idea of what it is to be a minister, with insights into his professional and private life."
World," Janjaweed militiamen, who have been accused of committing atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region, are now appearing as guards at refugee camps according refugees, a senior UN official said."
Business,Electronic Data Systems Corp. cut its cash flow projections for 2004 on Monday because it spent \$522 million to pay off money borrowed by a trust to finance a huge technology contract with the Navy.
Business," U.S. stocks edged barely higher in  early Tuesday afternoon trading as investors anticipated the  Federal Reserve would stay on its course of only ""measured""  interest rate increases."
Business,"Shares of Genta Inc. (GNTA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) soared nearly 50 percent on Monday after the biotechnology company presented promising data on an experimental treatment for blood cancers."
Sci/Tech,The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that it will order domestic airlines to turn over personal information about passengers to test a system that will compare their names to those on terrorist watch lists.
Sci/Tech,"Using data from a NASA satellite, an astronomer has simulated the sound that he says followed the birth of the universe. <i>Includes audio.</i>"
Business,Wall Street stocks remained in the doldrums this morning as investors awaited the end of a Federal Reserve meeting that is expected to result in this year #39;s third interest rate hike.
Business,"Sprint Corp. and RadioShack Corp. reported a multi-year agreement to develop, deploy and operate Sprint-branded kiosks in approximately 500 shopping malls across the country following a 10-month test program involving 10 Sprint kiosks."
Sci/Tech,"America Online (Quote, Chart) has inked a deal with RSA Security (Quote, Chart) to add another layer of authentication to the existing username/password scheme used by AOL subscribers."
Sci/Tech,"An electronic device that uses spinach to convert light into electrical charge has been developed by US researchers. Shuguang Zhang at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, and research collaborators "
Sci/Tech,"Following availability in the United States, the Voq Professional Phone is now available across Europe. The phone is now available to purchase from A  amp; C Systems "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Sun Microsystems Inc. tomorrow plans to announce several storage products, including its first network-attached storage (NAS) box and a midrange disk array that uses virtualization "
Sports,"Before I was a professional golfer, I was a golf fan. And after the performance of the US Ryder Cup team this past weekend, I am a sad and angry golf fan."
World, President George W. Bush defended his Iraq invasion Tuesday in a speech to the United Nations as he called on the world body to do more to help the chaotic country and establish a fund to spread democracy elsewhere.
World,Anyone gazing out to sea from the east Kent coast on Tuesday will have seen an unusual flurry of lifeboats and helicopters. Two miles off Deal a disaster was unfolding - two 100ft boats 
World,"One million Bosnians, about 45 percent of those who fled during the 1992-5 war, have returned to their homes, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"In the shadow of Oracle, PeopleSoft boss Craig Conway seeks to sooth customers during convention keynote."
Sci/Tech,The software maker has released a downloadable version of its financial package for consumers.
Business,Bisys Group Inc. said Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating its fund services unit over certain expense payments.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: IBM, Boeing team up for defense work...TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi...ContextWeb nabs \$3 million."
Sci/Tech,The unfair business practices lawsuit was set to start in November but is pushed back to Jan. 10.
Business,"The first criminal trial to emerge from Enron Corp. #39;s spectacular scandal  quot;is a case about cheating and lying quot; with Wall Street #39;s help, a prosecutor said Tuesday."
Business,"The  quot;Wells notice quot; stems from an SEC probe into transactions that AIG Financial Products, the parent #39;s derivatives unit, structured for PNC Financial of Pittsburgh in 2001."
Sci/Tech,"AMD has expanded its family of low-voltage mobile processors designed to offer high performance, security and mobility for thin and light notebooks."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. may make more large acquisitions than it has done historically and become a more distributed company rather than moving key employees to its Redmond, Wash "
Sci/Tech,A critical Senate committee plans to vote this week on legislation that would require broadcasters to abandon their current analog TV channels and switch solely to digital transmissions by 2009.
Sports," When a team in the United States wins four championships in five years and seven in 10 years, it is labeled a dynasty."
Sports, The New York Yankees will try to strengthen their hold on first place in the American league East this evening when they continue their three  game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.
World, An Internet periodical considered the voice of al Qaida's operations in Saudi Arabia claimed the terror network was responsible for the shooting death of a British national in the Saudi capital of Riyadh a week ago.
Sci/Tech, Vodafone is to kick start a global push into 3G with an array of mobile phones that is likely to outstrip the range of handsets being sold by many of its rivals.
World," A South Korean embassy official who met with John Kerry fund raisers to talk about creating a political group for Korean Americans was in fact a spy for his country, raising concerns among U.S. officials that he or Seoul may have tried to influence the fall presidential election."
Business, General Mills Inc. on Tuesday  reported a steeper than expected drop in quarterly net income  due to higher food ingredient costs and stepped up spending on  promotions.
Business,"For the first time, Americans #39; use of credit cards, debit cards and other electronic bill paying has eclipsed paper checks. The number of electronic payment transactions last year totaled "
Business,"The Federal Reserve boosted a key short-term interest rate by one-quarter percentage point Tuesday, marking the third increase this year."
World,A Russian ex-colonel who was jailed for strangling a Chechen girl reportedly drops his request for a pardon.
World,Family members of American and British hostages appealed for their lives after militants vowed to kill one of them today.
World," The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that it will order domestic airlines to turn over personal information about passengers to test a system that will compare their names to those on terrorist watch lists.    The system, called Secure Flight, replaces a previous plan that would have checked passenger names against commercial databases and assigned a risk level to each..."
World," President Bush delivered an unapologetic defense of his decision to invade Iraq, telling the United Nations Tuesday that it ""helped to deliver the Iraqi people from an outlaw dictator."" Later, Bush condemned the beheading of a U.S. hostage by an Islamic militant..."
Business," In a widely expected move, the Federal Reserve (search) Tuesday raised its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 1.75 percent, its third rate increase in a row."
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. EMC today announced Express Solution 
Business,Gold Banc Corp. Inc. #39;s prospective buyer wants to reduce the sale price because of a  quot;material adverse effect quot; on Gold Banc #39;s financial condition.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s small, it #39;s cool and no doubt a stupid number of people will buy it on those virtues alone.... Whilst not Nintendo news, we do like to keep you informed of any significant news from the competition, and this counts as quite important."
Sci/Tech,CNet News.com: Security companies TruSecure and Betrusted are expected to formally announce on Tuesday that they plan to merge and create a newly formed company called Cybertrust.
Sci/Tech,"Washington- NASA announced late Monday that it had picked Northrop Grumman Space Technology to help it develop a spacecraft that could explore three of Jupiter #39;s moons, a project potentially worth \$232 million to the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland "
Sci/Tech,"An IDC report predicts that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent to ship over 50 million units in 2008, up from just 12."
Sports,"Whether they care to admit it or not, this was the contest England had yearned for all summer. It was a measure of the team #39;s recent advance that they had become tired of pounding West Indies "
Sports,New Real Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon is confident he will have the support of the players in his attempt to help the glittering soccer side recover from their disappointing start to the season.
Sports,The sore rib cage muscle that caused Roy Oswalt to leave Friday #39;s game in the eighth inning won #39;t keep him from making his next start Wednesday night at San Francisco.
World,"The basic issue for an upcoming bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to create understanding, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said here Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,New Zealand has reached a major milestone in its 110-year effort to save many native birds from extinction and reintroduce them to their old mainland habitats.
Sci/Tech,"Oil spills cause more than half a million water birds to die each year, according to conservationists. Rescue workers offer some birds a chance at survival."
Sci/Tech,"In the shadow of Oracle, an upbeat Craig Conway seeks to sooth customers at PeopleSoft's annual convention."
Sci/Tech,"""We didn't listen"" to customers, who turned to rivals, a top exec says. Can Sun turn things around?"
Sci/Tech,The wireless-enabled systems target all levels of businesses; at least one model is designed to handle intense graphic presentations. \
Sci/Tech,"The server giant failed to deliver what customers asked for, execs tell a confab crowd. But that's all changed, they promise."
Sci/Tech,"The new company, the product of the merger between TruSecure and Betrusted, will operate in Europe, Asia and North America."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint, others hope to hear more ka-ching with ""bling tones,"" cellular ring tones created by hip-hop artists."
Sci/Tech,VENICE -- The idea sounds good on paper: Build a mesh network of wireless Wi-Fi base stations and let users roam around an entire city instead of providing limited connectivity in a handful of hot spots. But will it work? The City of Philadelphia hopes so.
Business, The Onex Corp. conglomerate has signed a  $980 million deal to buy two US health services companies owned by former Canadian transportation giant Laidlaw International Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. will offer utility computing services priced at less than a dollar per node per hour, it announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Despite Intel's support of the emerging wireless technology, some doubt its potential."
Sci/Tech,Company also says upcoming PlayStation 3 will support Blu-ray discs.
Business,US stocks edged barely higher in early Tuesday afternoon trading as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve would stay on its course of only  quot;measured quot; interest-rate increases.
Business,"The former president of the Coca-Cola Co. was named Tuesday chief executive of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Inc., the world #39;s third-largest hotel group."
Business,"In July, the Fool #39;s James Early looked at stocks that combine the following: a small market cap, a boring industry, and a savvy Pac-Man-style acquisition strategy of adding a portfolio of brands."
Business,"RadioShack Corp. (RSH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US electronics chain, on Tuesday said it has signed a deal with Sprint Corp."
Business,"Fortis, Belgium #39;s biggest financial- services company, named Jean-Paul Votron, former head of Citigroup #39;s retail bank for Western Europe, to take over from Chief Executive Anton van Rossum."
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves (Nasdaq: ASKJ) has gotten a face-lift this week, and in more ways than one. Not only did the search engine add some functionality but also someone over there decided to give the PG Wodehouse-inspired "
Sci/Tech,"In announcing the merger, the companies said Cybertrust would fold the specialties of each company -- risk management and compliance from TruSecure, identity management from Betrusted and intrusion detection and prevention from Ubizen."
Sci/Tech,You usually don #39;t hear executives at Oracle talk about taking outside advice. But the hard-charging company has solicited some feedback on a new round of products from an unlikely source--Emerson 
Sci/Tech,Mitsubishi has decided to stop production of LCD panels for televisions and computers. Instead the company will focus on the production of smaller LCD panels.
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,Michael Vaughan found his one-day feet at last as England stunned world champions Australia to reach the Champions Trophy final on Tuesday.
Sports,"Kolkata, Sept 21 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today said it would decide its next course of action soon following ESPN-Star Sports #39; withdrawal of the petition against it in the Bombay High Court today in response to the Indian "
World,President Bush defended the US decision to invade Iraq in a United Nations General Assembly address Tuesday in which he also urged the world community to fight terrorism and promote democracy.
World,"In Indonesia, former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is heading for a massive presidential election victory over incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri."
World,"An Israeli missile strike killed at least two Hamas gunmen in Gaza City Monday, a day after a top commander of the Islamic militant group was killed in a similar attack "
Sci/Tech,"Google Toolbar Security Warning\\As many of the readers of Search Engine Journal (including myself) probably have the Google Toolbar installed on your machines, we thought that this warning is quite relevant. The Google Toolbar apparently has a security hole which has been posted on SecurityTracker.com. \\It is reported that the ..."
Sci/Tech,"IT security firms TruSecure and Betrusted are to merge in order to create the ""biggest security services company in the world"".\"
Sci/Tech,"The maker of a documentary about Fox News offers raw footage of his film online for others to re-edit into new 'mixes.' With the spread of broadband and cheap filmmaking software, film may become remixers' favored medium. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"If you are going to depend on a windmill, it's best to find a windy place to put it. Companies that can assess a location's wind potential are in demand, and they are pushing the technology to predict shifting breezes. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,Mac gaming in Japan is in a slump: There are no Mac games. But a very unlikely savior has just stepped in to rescue gaming on the Mac. Nobuyuki Hayashi reports from Tokyo.
Sci/Tech,"RoboNet-1.0, an automatically controlled series of telescopes, has two prime directives: search the heavens for the next big flash and spot an Earth-like planet that could hold intelligent life. By Lakshmi Sandhana."
Sci/Tech,These are hopeful times for those who like to think the prospects of life elsewhere are good.
Sci/Tech,"Through all the recent warnings about antidepressants and children, one of the drugs seemed somehow above the fray: Prozac. But is it really that different?"
Sci/Tech,"For single women who want children, egg freezing may be a reproductive insurance policy."
Sci/Tech,The Panama Canal linked more than the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: it also connected rivers that had been separated by the Continental Divide.
Sports, The prosecutor who brought rape charges against Kobe Bryant has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case.
World, A posting on an Islamic Web site claimed Tuesday that the al Qaida linked group led by Abu Musab al Zarqawi has slain a second American hostage in Iraq. The claim could not be verified immediately.
World," The U.S. military is investigating whether American soldiers abused an Afghan detainee so badly that he died last year at a special forces base in southeastern Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday."
Business," Global crude oil prices rose after gunmen stormed a US consulate in Saudi Arabia, arresting a three day, 13 percent price slide."
Sports," Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton said on  Tuesday that he is ""100 percent innocent"" as the Phonak rider  responded to media reports that he failed a drugs test."
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday after the  Federal Reserve raised short term interest rates by a quarter  point for the third time this year.
Sci/Tech,The business applications maker will integrate its technology more closely with infrastructure software from Big Blue.
Sci/Tech," CosmoCom Inc., a software vendor that holds a pair of U.S. patents on IP (Internet Protocol) contact center technology, is now considering moves to defend those patents, company officials said Monday."
Business,"Automaker Ford Motor Co. has signed a new contract with San Antonio-based SBC Communications Inc. for the deployment of an advanced Internet protocol (IP) telephony network at Ford facilities in Michigan, the telecommunications firm said Tuesday."
Business,"NORTHFIELD, Ill. The SEC won #39;t recommend enforcement action against Kraft Foods for allegedly helping the Fleming Companies inflate revenue."
Business,"European stocks moved cautiously higher Tuesday, with the retail sector getting a leg up from some stellar first-half numbers from UK grocer Tesco."
Business,"Just when I thought it might be winding down, the mutual fund scandal is back to rear its ugly head. Yesterday, Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN), parent of the Franklin Templeton "
Sci/Tech,"Cybertrust will combine identity management and PKI products from Betrusted, risk management and compliance services from TruSecure, and intrusion detection and prevention technology from Ubizen, a subsidiary of Betrusted."
Sci/Tech,"Global software makers are looking to China as a new center for research efforts, seeking to take advantage of cheap programming talent despite nagging intellectual property concerns."
Sci/Tech,Mitsubishi Electric plans to stop producing LCD panels for television sets and personal computers and shift to smaller panels for cellular phones and industrial equipment 
Sci/Tech,  A Red Flag Warning signifying a high risk of fire will be in effect Tuesday in the mountains and valleys of Los Angeles County because of a combination of Santa Ana winds and very low humidity.
World,"The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne has more than doubled in Haiti, and it is still climbing. More than 600 people have died since the vicious storm tore across the impoverished island."
Sci/Tech,"Awarding the iMac G5 five stars, PC Magazine writes,  #147;Pros: Simple, stunning all-in-one design. Quiet. Just one cord (for power), thanks to optional Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. More compact than other all-in-one desktops. Gorgeous 20-inch screen and desktop-caliber hard drive make machine more usable than a desktop-replacement notebook, for the same money and space use #133; Bottom Line: Apple has another design coup on its hands with the Apple iMac G5. Its clean, simple look  #151; imagine if an iPod grew into a full-size, self-contained PC  #151; exclaims,  #145;It #146;s about time they designed a computer like this. #146; #148; Sep 21"
Business," Federal Reserve policymakers lifted the federal funds rate a quarter point to 1.75 percent, saying the US economy has  quot;regained some traction quot; and no longer needs as much stimulus."
Business, The dollar extended its losses against  the euro on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest  rates as expected but signaled that both inflation and  inflation expectations were easing.
World," GONAIVES, Haiti (Reuters) - Survivors of devastating  flooding in Haiti wandered mud-clogged streets in search of  food on Tuesday and officials said the death toll could rise  above 660."
World," A militant group headed by al Qaeda ally  Abu Musab al Zarqawi has killed an American captive in Iraq  after the lapse of a 24 hour deadline Tuesday, a statement  posted on the Internet and an Arabic channel said."
Business,"Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum in New York granted Martha Stewart #39;s request to be assigned to a prison camp in Danbury, Connecticut."
Business,"It #39;s looking more and more like Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is ready for prime time. Today, SBC Communications (NYSE: SBC) said that it will provide VoIP services to Ford (NYSE: F) in one of the largest deployments of its type to date."
Business,"As Starwood Hotels  amp; Resorts Worldwide Inc. #39;s new chief executive Steve Heyer focuses on the Sheraton, W and Westin hotels, Chairman Barry Sternlicht aims "
Business,"The other day I spotted a  quot;Going Out of Business quot; sign stretched across the window of a Stride Rite (NYSE: SRR) store. Upon further investigation, I learned that the franchised "
Business,"com September 21, 2004, 11:23 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Business,"Inhibitex Inc. stood out from a mixed biotechnology sector Monday, jumping more than 20 percent on news that it will receive a fast-tracked review for a staph-infection treatment."
Sci/Tech,"Sony of Japan said Tuesday it will begin selling a more compact version of its PlayStation 2, the Guardian reported. The company, at its London announcement, said the new model #39;s noise level is about 75 percent "
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,"Port25 has released a new version of its PowerMTA, geared to address E-mail-authentication specs and accreditation services. By Thomas Claburn."
Sci/Tech,"com September 21, 2004, 10:08 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,"MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Taking the bails off the ESPN-Zee legal wrangle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suddenly cancelled the bidding process for the four-year domestic cricket telecast rights."
World,"In Gonaives, Haiti, story headlined  quot;Haiti flood death toll nears 700, likely to rise quot; please read in first paragraph ... could rise above 660 ... instead of ... could rise about 660. By Joseph Guyler Delva."
World," Militants killed a second American  captive in Iraq after a 24 hour deadline passed on Tuesday, a  Web site statement and Arab television said."
World, Britain and Ireland resumed their  efforts to close a deal on restoring home rule in Northern  Ireland on Tuesday with expressions of optimism but no  immediate signs of a breakthrough.
Sci/Tech, Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp. made separate product announcements Tuesday that the video game giants hope will attract more customers ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.
Sci/Tech, Pentagon efforts to fix absentee voting problems among U.S. troops that marred the 2000 election have run into trouble as plans to use the Internet crumbled and a fax or e mail balloting system draws fire.
Sci/Tech," AMD (NYSE: AMD) has unveiled a new mobile processor, adding to its portfolio of chips for notebook PCs and keeping pace with Intel's Centrino offering."
Sci/Tech, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has upgraded the security and functionality of its Secure Access System virtual private network (VPN) platform.
World," TORONTO (CP)   The federal government will look at selling off real estate and expanding its bulk buying as it aims to find  #36;12 billion of savings over the next five years, Public Works Minister Scott Brison confirmed Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Tuna fish stocks in the Mediterranean are in danger of being wiped out due to overfishing, a green group said on Tuesday, calling for a halt in EU subsidies and tougher rules to halt illegal fishing."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices seesawed on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a  quarter percentage point and signaled further hikes were on the  way.
World," Two days of hard politicking on Iraq have left the US presidential candidates locked into opposing visions: George W. Bush sees a country marching towards democracy, John Kerry sees one descending into chaos."
Sci/Tech," Floating around an airplane unhampered by gravity may sound like a blast, but only as long as you take precautions to keep your lunch in your stomach."
Sci/Tech," Wednesday, Sept. 22 marks what scientists call the fall equinox in the Northern    Hemisphere, when night and day are of equal length and cooler weather is on    the way    if it hasn't already arrived."
Business, A federal judge on Tuesday agreed to  Martha Stewart's request to start serving her prison term as  soon as possible for lying about a suspicious stock sale     meaning the homemaking icon will be out in time to plant her  beloved spring garden.
Business,"The company's Q2 earnings beat estimates, but Brazilian legal problems continue."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Navy will soon announce  whether Lockheed Martin Corp. or Raytheon Co. will build a  $6.4  billion communications system to beef up satellite services for  U.S. troops, the White House and State Department, a spokesman  said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed...IBM, Boeing team up for defense work...TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi...ContextWeb nabs \$3 million."
Sci/Tech,The business applications maker will integrate its technology more closely with infrastructure software from Big Blue.
Sci/Tech,The server maker plans to hold a series of technical workshops  geared for developers that work at financial institutions.\
Sci/Tech,The personal communications management service debuts in the north-eastern United States.
Business,  New efforts to promote health and a continued commitment to flexible scheduling helped employers make the cut on Working Mother magazine #39;s annual  quot;100 Best Companies for Working Mothers quot; list.
Business,"Plug Power Inc., a maker of on-site power generation systems for commercial and residential dwellings, on Tuesday said Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc."
Sci/Tech,"In what #39;s shaping up to be an all-out war with Nintendo, Sony went on the offensive for the holiday-shopping season Tuesday, announcing that it will release a smaller version of its PlayStation 2 console in the United States on Nov. 1."
Sci/Tech," quot;Thin and light quot; is the order of the day in enterprise mobile computing, and road warriors have had the benefit of Intel #39;s Centrino platform, which has allowed for some featherweight notebook offerings of late."
Sports,Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton said on Tuesday he was  quot;100 percent innocent quot; as the Phonak rider responded to testing positive for blood transfusions.
Sports,England put on a fantastic display of cricket to beat world champs Australia to the Champions Trophy final. Team skipper Michael Vaughan was named man of the match as England crushed Australia by six wickets.
Sports,"The postponement of two games combined with several enigmatic performances by rumored contenders only served to muddle the Conference USA title picture heading into Week 4. Fortunately, the "
Sports,Like wide-open races? You #39;ll love the Big 12 North. Here #39;s a quick morning line of the Big 12 North as it opens conference play this weekend.
World," An unapologetic President George W. Bush, who threw the United Nations into angry upheaval last year by attacking Iraq without its approval, returned Tuesday to ask for more help in the chaotic country."
World,"BERLIN Sept. 21, 2004 - The billionaire heir of a Nazi-era arms supplier has put his massive art collection on show amid accusations that he is trying to rehabilitate the family name and downplay the use of slave labor by his grandfather #39;s company."
Sports, Minnesota Vikings right tackle Mike Rosenthal is likely out for the season with an injury to his right foot.
Sports," The National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz will retire the jersey number of retired star guard John Stockton, the club announced."
World, Mexico's government will greet the Dalai Lama as a religious leader  #151; not as a politician  #151; a top official said Tuesday.
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc. will push ahead with a new marketing alliance and other initiatives in the face of a court ruling that raises the chance that Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid could succeed, PeopleSoft's chief executive said on Tuesday."
Business," The U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday  raised interest rates for the third time this year by a quarter  of a percentage point and said the economy was regaining some  momentum, signaling at least one more to come."
Sci/Tech," India's monsoon is expected to be 12 to 14 percent below normal in the June September season, mainly because of an El Nino like weather condition, a senior Indian weather official said on Tuesday."
Business, The dollar extended its losses on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as  expected but signaled that both inflation and inflation  expectations were easing.
World,Tyler Hamilton strongly denied today that he had used illegal performance-enhancing blood transfusions in Athens.
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Navy will soon announce  whether Lockheed Martin Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=LMT.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">LMT.N</A> or Raytheon Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RTN.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RTN.N</A>  will build a  $6.4 billion communications system to beef up  satellite services for U.S. troops, the White House and State  Department, a spokesman said on Tuesday."
Sports,Tiger Woods was so exhausted from the Ryder Cup that he withdrew from this week #39;s 84 Lumber Classic in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Sci/Tech," Calling video voyeurism the new frontier of stalking, the House on Tuesday approved legislation to make it a crime to secretly photograph or videotape people, often for lascivious purposes."
Sci/Tech," Some Americans overseas are being denied access to a Pentagon run Web site intended to make it easier for them to vote by absentee ballot due to security measures to thwart hackers, the Pentagon said on Tuesday."
Business," New York State's outlook was switched to stable from negative on Tuesday by Standard   Poor's Ratings Services, which said that, despite future budget gaps, the state economy was showing ""modest"" gains."
Sports," SALT LAKE CITY, (Sports Network) - The Jazz announced  Tuesday that the club will retire John Stockton's No. 12 on  November 22, 2004, when Utah hosts the New Orleans Hornets."
World," They say that opposites attract, and in the case of Sen. John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry, that may be true  #151; at least in their public personas."
Business, A federal judge on Tuesday ordered  homemaking icon Martha Stewart to report to prison in less than  three weeks to begin serving her five month jail sentence for  lying about a suspicious stock sale.
Business, Oil prices hit a one month high of  $47  a barrel on Tuesday as China showed no let up in its strong  import growth and traders worried that U.S. petroleum  inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan.
World,Jakarta stocks end on record highs as incoming results show Susilo Yudhoyono will be Indonesia's next leader.
World," The death toll across Haiti from the weekend deluges brought by Tropical Storm Jeanne was at 620, with some 500 of them in Gonaives, but officials said on Tuesday they expected to find more dead.    Blood swirled in knee deep floodwaters as workers stacked bodies outside the hospital morgue..."
Sci/Tech," MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Some Mexican churches are  using state-of-the-art technology developed by Israeli  electronic warfare experts to silence cell phones that ring  during mass, church officials said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - The Jazz announced Tuesday that the club will retire John Stockton #39;s No. 12 on November 22, 2004, when Utah hosts the New Orleans Hornets."
World,"The militant group led by al-Qaida ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi posted a gruesome video on a website yesterday showing the decapitation of a man identified as American civil engineer Eugene Armstrong, and said a second hostageeither an American or a Briton "
World,"Paramilitary leaders demanded an investigation into the killing of one of their top commanders in an ambush, saying Tuesday that his slaying endangered the peace process with the government."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Sun makes financial pitch...PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed...IBM, Boeing team up for defense work."
Sci/Tech,"It's getting harder to shrink chips, but Samsung has prototypes that show that the relentless pace of the industry continues."
Sci/Tech," With 15,000 attendees at PeopleSoft Inc.'s Connect user show waiting to hear how the company would address Oracle Corp.'s lingering hostile takeover bid, PeopleSoft Chief Executive Officer Craig Conway tackled the issue early in his opening keynote on Tuesday."
Business,"For the second time in a year, telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc. is reducing benefits promised to thousands of its retirees."
Sports,"The Minnesota Twins clinched their third straight American League Central Division title Monday, beating the Chicago White Sox, 8-2."
Sports,"MOSCOW, Idaho Two brothers from Seattle are jailed in Colfax as authorities investigate the fatal shooting of a University of Idaho football player in Moscow."
World,"BAGHDAD : A group linked to suspected Al-Qaeda operative Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi claimed to have beheaded a second US hostage in Iraq, as US President George W. Bush defended the war in Iraq and asked for more foreign help in the country."
World,India and Pakistani Foreign Ministers met in New Delhi for two days on September 5-6 to resolve outstanding bilateral disputes including the Kashmir dispute.
Sci/Tech," Some Mexican churches are using state of the art technology developed by Israeli electronic warfare experts to silence cell phones that ring during mass, church officials said on Tuesday."
World," Russia called on North Korea to resume talks on abandoning its nuclear weapons program, at the same time as it signed a multi billion dollar package of trade and investment deals strengthening ties with South Korea."
World," CALGARY (CP)   The federal government is expecting a ""significant increase"" in revenues for the current fiscal year and next year, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said Tuesday."
Business, The dollar extended its losses on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as  expected but signaled that both inflation and inflation  expectations were easing.
World,German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has a speech at the foundation ceremony of the new joint-venture factory of Sino-German Benz-Daimlerchrysler automobile manufacturer in the Economic Development Zone of Beijing in China #39;s capital.
Business,The dollar extended its losses on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected but signaled that both inflation and inflation expectations were easing.
Business,"The OECD revised the growth projections for its major members. The growth of the US economy this year is likely to be 4.3 percent, instead of an earlier forecast of 4.7 percent, it said."
Business,"The first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives  quot;is a case about cheating and lying quot; with Wall Street #39;s help, a prosecutor said Tuesday."
Business,"Before what appeared to be a receptive audience, Sun Microsystems Inc. Tuesday fired off a barrage of product promotions, upgrades and service announcements in an attempt to retake its traditional stronghold in the financial community in New York."
Business,"Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the third- largest US securities firm, said profit rose 30 percent as fixed-income and commodities trading revenue increased by almost \$1 billion and fees from mergers advice climbed."
Business,"Montgomery County (website - news) is a big step closer to shopping for prescription drugs north of the border. On a 7-2 vote, the County Council is approving a plan that would give county "
Business,"Fiat (FIA.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) does not plan to delay any further a contested option allowing it to sell car unit Fiat Auto to partner General Motors Corp "
Business,"Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has unveiled plans for a major expansion of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that will add around 40,000 permanent jobs."
Sci/Tech,"com. As password breaking mischief by hackers, phishers, and spoofers continues to grow in the consumer-PC space, AOL, this week, will offer RSA Security Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves Inc. is getting personal with Web search and trying to leapfrog its bigger competitors in the process. The Emeryville, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Betrusted Holdings Inc. in New York and TruSecure Corp. in Herndon, Va., are merging under an agreement announced yesterday to create a new security services company called Cybertrust Inc."
Sci/Tech,"No longer confined to technology fans and those ahead of the curve, MP3 players are entering mainstream society as prices fall and general consumers get used to them."
Sci/Tech,"Federal Aviation Administration officials need more oversight of operational systems for the air traffic control system and should do a better job of implementing process improvement methods for information technology projects, congressional auditors said "
Sci/Tech,"GATINEAU, Que. (CP) - Are Internet phone calls a new frontier or just a technological tweak for an old service? That was the question before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission "
Sports,"LONDON, Sept. 21. - When he departed Heathrow airport a week ago with his European Ryder Cup team, captain Bernhard Langer vowed to return with the 19-inch-high Ryder Cup Trophy."
World,"VIENNA, Sept. 21. - Shrugging off a 35-nation ultimatum, Iran today revealed that it had started converting tons of raw uranium as part of technology that could be used to make nuclear arms."
Sports," John Stockton's No. 12 will be retired by the Utah Jazz in November, honoring a point guard who spent his entire 19 year career with the team."
Sci/Tech, Online giant teams up with RSA Security to keep users' account info safe.
World," Brazil's president called Tuesday for a U.N. Security Council that reflects ""today's reality,"" ahead of a meeting with Japan, India and Germany to press for permanent seats on the powerful body."
Sports, A University of Idaho football player was shot to death and police arrested two brothers from Seattle after a car chase that extended across two states.
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are offering U.S. voters and the world two starkly different views on Iraq. The incumbent tells skeptical foreign leaders the war is part of a global fight on terror and ""there is no safety in looking away."" The challenger wants allies to help find a way out."
World, Henry Kissinger warned Congress on Tuesday to slow down the creation of a new intelligence superboss and said he and other cold warriors think only deliberation would ensure the change won't hurt America's intelligence and security capabilities.
World, Federal regulators are investigating General Motors Corp. minivans after getting reports that people have been injured by automatic sliding doors.
Sci/Tech, Iraq on Tuesday accused Kuwait and other neighbors of inflating their already massive claims for environmental damage due to its 1990 invasion and the Gulf War.
Sci/Tech," Advances in genetic testing are placing strains on the principle of doctor patient confidentiality, as doctors grapple with whether to tell a patient's relatives when the patient has an inherited disease or mutation that could afflict other members of the family."
Business,"Martha Stewart wants to do the jail time and a federal judge acquiesced on Tuesday, giving the home-making icon until Oct. 8 to report to prison."
Sci/Tech,"America Online will offer its users a new security system called  quot;AOL Passcode, quot; using SecurID, a token-authentication technology from RSA Security."
Sports,"Powered by Michael Vaughan #39;s 86, England ended its miserable run of 14 one-day losses to Australia with a six-wicket victory on Tuesday to reach the Champions Trophy final."
Sports,West Indies captain Brian Lara is calling on his battered troops to pull together and end the 2004 summer campaign on a high.  quot;We #39;ve got a break after this so what we #39;d like to do is end on a high.
Sports,It #39;s not hard to pinpoint the Tampa Bay Buccaneers #39; biggest problem as they are off to the NFC South #39;s only 0-2 start.
World,"Militants in Iraq have killed the second of two US civilians they were holding hostage, according to a statement on an Islamist website."
World,"Blood swirled in knee-deep floodwaters as workers stacked bodies outside the hospital morgue Tuesday. Carcasses of pigs, goats and dogs and pieces of smashed furniture floated "
World," African monitors will investigate  reports of attacks by both African rebels and Arab militias on  refugee camps and villages in Sudan's traumatized Darfur  region, the United Nations said on Tuesday."
Sports,Minnesota Vikings right tackle Mike Rosenthal is likely out for the season with an injury to his right foot.
World," Martha Stewart must report to prison in less than three weeks, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in granting the celebrity homemaker's request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale. Her namesake company's stock surged 12 percent..."
World," Everyone who took a commercial flight within the United States in June will have his travel information turned over to the government so it can test a new system for identifying potential terrorists, federal officials announced Tuesday.    The Transportation Security Administration plans to order airlines to turn over the information in November..."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCODuring his Connect keynote address at PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s user conference here on Tuesday, CEO Craig Conway pulled all the heartstringsincluding a round of applause for former PeopleSoft founder Dave Duffield, who was strategically "
Sci/Tech,America Online is teaming up with RSA Security in an effort to keep its users safe from online fraud and identity theft. RSA and AOL are announcing a new program called  quot;AOL PassCode quot; that will encourage AOL 
Sports,"On Sunday evening, if you were in Birmingham, you couldn #39;t have missed the boisterous celebrations on the roads. And you couldn #39;t be blamed for thinking you were in Lahore or Delhi, not Birmingham."
Sports,"John Stockton #39;s No. 12 will be retired by the Utah Jazz in November, honoring a point guard who spent his entire 19-year career with the team."
Sports,"The road no longer looks so long to the Seattle Seahawks after wins on consecutive cross-country trips on which they logged nearly 10,000 miles."
World,Russian officials say an army colonel convicted of killing a young Chechen woman has withdrawn his request for a pardon. Yury Budanov is serving a 10-year sentence for strangling an 18-year-old woman in 2000.
Sci/Tech," Nearly a year since it was sold by Vivendi Universal to private investors, online retailer eMusic has undergone a facelift that includes a panel of music critics to help users comb its trove of independent music."
World," Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt was taken to hospital late on Tuesday after a car accident, Belga news agency reported."
Business," Housing construction in August surged to its highest level in five months, a dose of encouraging news for the economy's expansion."
World," Brazil, Germany, India and Japan launched a joint bid for permanent seats on a reformed UN Security Council, saying in a statement that they backed each other's candidacies."
Sci/Tech,Atari first with game that takes advantage of features such as more realistic graphics. But OS to run it won't appear till 2005.
Sci/Tech,The requirement is part of a trial run of a computer system that's supposed to ID terrorists before they can board the plane.
Sci/Tech,"John Becker, the CEO of newly formed Cybertrust Inc., talks about the company's plan to deliver a range of risk management services for enterprise users."
Sci/Tech,"At the company's Connect 2004 event today, PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway maintained the defiant tone he has struck throughout Oracle's 15-month campaign to win control of the company."
Sci/Tech,"The city of Philadelphia plans to invest in a new wireless mesh network based on the Wi-Fi 802.11b standard, and officials hope to turn the 135-square-mile city into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot."
Sci/Tech,HP has formed a new division within its Enterprise Storage and Servers Group designed to unify its blade system development efforts.
Sci/Tech,"Through a 10-year alliance announced yesterday, the two companies will develop advanced digital communications and information technologies for current and future Department of Defense and intelligence systems."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman and chief software architect, and Steve Ballmer, the software maker's CEO, each received a base salary of \$591,667 and a \$310,000 bonus for the 12-month period that ended June 30."
Sci/Tech,RSA Security and America Online hope to encourage AOL customers to better protect account information. And VeriSign is announcing a new service called Unified Authentication to reduce the cost of using one-time passwords or hardware smart cards.
Sci/Tech,"While some users applauded Microsoft's announcement of its Data Protection Server, others said proven storage backup vendors already have far more mature products."
Sci/Tech,"Pursuing enterprise departments and smaller businesses, Oracle and Dell Computer are offering a package featuring a Dell PowerEdge server bundled with the Oracle Database10g Standard Edition One database and the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system."
Sci/Tech," Before what appeared to be a receptive audience, Sun Microsystems Inc. Tuesday fired off a barrage of product promotions, upgrades and service announcements in an attempt to retake its traditional stronghold in the financial community here in New York."
Business,"The gap between the reading and literacy achievements of primary school boys and girls continues to grow in New Zealand, according to a new report."
Business,JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. on Tuesday shuffled top management at the firm which led to chief financial officer Dina Dublon resigning from the Wall Street giant and investment banking chairman David Coulter being reassigned to control West Coast operations.
Business,"  A new study shows that genes from genetically engineered grass can spread much farther than previously known, a finding that raises questions about the straying of other plants altered through biotechnology."
Business,"A Spanish bank has reached an agreement to acquire Laredo National Bancshares Inc. for \$850 million. Laredo-based LNB, which has a branch in Austin at 5532 Manchaca Rd."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,It #39;ll cost about the same as the regular-sized PS 2 in the US and Europe. The smaller PlayStation 2 has all regular PlayStation 2 functions such as playing CDs and DVDs.
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide market of compressed audio player, also known as MP3 player, is expected to reach nearly 58 billion US dollars in revenues by 2008, according a study released Tuesday by IDC."
Sports,"PARIS Tyler Hamilton, the American bicycle racer who won an Olympic gold medal in the time trial last month in Athens, strongly denied Tuesday that he had used illegal performance-enhancing blood transfusions there and in the major race in Spain."
Sports,"hyped battle between two of the best wide receivers looked like a draw on paper, but it was Terrell Owens and the Philadelphia Eagles who were "
Sports,Roy Makaay struck in stoppage time for the second time in four days to give Bayern Munich a dramatic 3-2 second round German Cup win Tuesday at third division VfL Osnabruck.
World,"UNITED NATIONS Sept. 21, 2004 - President Bush, defending his decision to invade Iraq, urged a vast assembly of world leaders Tuesday to stand united with the country #39;s struggling government and said the "
World,"Pressure mounted on Turkey yesterday to push ahead with far-ranging legal reforms, as the incoming European Commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, said that Ankara has not yet done enough to start talks on EU membership."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engines Can Read Macromedia FLASH SDK \\Macromedia has solved what was likely one of its biggest problems. As of this month, FLASH files (.SWF) can now be read and indexed by search engine spiders. Until now, the general rule was that spiders could not extract data from .SWF files. ..."
Sports, Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton declared his innocence Tuesday while awaiting results of backup tests for possible blood doping that could cost him the gold medal.
Sports, Phil Mickelson has a green jacket in his closet to remind him this has been a great year. It just might not seem that way right now.
Sci/Tech," Pollen from genetically engineered grass floated more than 12 miles from experimental plots and bred with conventional plants, raising concerns that the biotechnology industry can't control the ""gene flow"" of its creations."
Sports,"The New York Yankees, who make enough money to know better, want the rest of Jason Giambi #39;s contract voided because he admitted to using what can fairly be called a cornucopia of pharmaceuticals."
World," Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt  was being treated in hospital late on Tuesday after an accident  in which his car overturned, but his life was not in danger,  Belga news agency reported."
World,"Five years after 'liberation,' UN officials are again working on a plan for the political status of the province."
World,"Israel agreed last week to pay settlers in the Gaza Strip who voluntarily leave up to \$500,000."
World,Next month the European Union will hear a progress report on Turkish membership.
Sports,Alan Curbishley has warned his Charlton squad that reputation and past achievements play no part in his team selection. One of Curbishley #39;s highest-profile signings - Denmark winger Dennis Rommedahl - stepped 
World,"The death toll across Haiti from the weekend deluges brought by Tropical Storm Jeanne was at 620, with some 500 of them in Gonaives, but officials said they expected to find more dead."
Business,HOUSTON Six former Enron and Merrill Lynch executives were accused Tuesday by a US prosecutor of disguising a \$7 million loan as a sale of energy-producing barges to  quot;help Enron out of a jam.
Business,"PARIS The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development raised its 2004 growth outlook Tuesday for the world economy, forecasting further expansion in Europe and a robust upturn in Japan that would outpace the United States for the first time in "
Business,"BRUSSELS A four-year plan to rescue Alitalia will get the approval of the European Commission, as long as it does not bank on any new money from the Italian government, the commission said Tuesday."
Business,Joint work with IBM is part of strategy to deliver apps that let customers use Web services to build adaptable service-oriented architectures.
Business,JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. on Tuesday shuffled top management at the firm which led to chief financial officer Dina Dublon resigning from the Wall Street giant and investment banking chairman David Coulter being reassigned to control West Coast operations.
Business,"BRUSSELS The Belgian government struggled Tuesday to settle a dispute over a proposed increase in night flights over Brussels, a problem that could cost the country thousands of jobs with the international shipper DHL."
Business,"Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, the No.2 Spanish bank, agreed Tuesday to buy Laredo National Bancshares for \$850 million to gain more customers in the US Southwest."
Sports,ALL eyes were on Rio Ferdinand as he returned to Old Trafford yesterday after an eight-match ban for missing a drugs test. However it was his central defensive partner Mikael Silvestre who stole the show with 
Sports,"University of Idaho football players will wear a decal with the initials of slain teammate Eric McMillan on their helmets when they play at Oregon on Saturday, coach Nick Holt said Tuesday."
World,"JERUSALEM: Israel #39;s Histadrut trade union confederation has called a general strike for Tuesday which is expected to paralyze banks in addition to the entire public sector, army radio reported."
Sci/Tech,"Canon today introduced its new stylish five-megapixel PowerShot SD20 Digital ELPH cameras in four new colors, new thinner SD300/SD400 PowerShot cameras with 3x optical zoom, and its highest resolution 16."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday, e-commerce giant Amazon.com officially launched its new A9.com search engine, with which it steps right into the battle for the Internet search market currently dominated by Google, with Yahoo!"
Sports,Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer compared losing linebacker Kevin Simon to a knee injury this week to the loss of tailback Jamal Lewis in 1998.
World,"WASHINGTON More than a year ago, India extended a  quot;hand of friendship quot; to Pakistan. Pakistan reciprocated and today, nine months later, the two sides are still talking."
Sports,The Belgian won the 1993 European Cup with French side Marseille - the only time a side from France has captured European club football #39;s premier trophy - and the 1978 Cup Winners Cup with Belgian giants Anderlecht.
Business," The U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday  raised interest rates for the third time this year by a quarter  of a percentage point and said the economy was regaining  momentum, signaling at least one more to come."
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday after the  Federal Reserve said the economy was regaining some momentum  and raised interest rates for the third time this year.
Business," Cigarette makers lied and tried to  confuse the public about the dangers of smoking for 50 years,  the U.S. government said on Tuesday as its  $280 billion case  against the industry went to trial."
Business," The Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> board  of directors on Tuesday said it expected to find a chief  executive to succeed Michael Eisner by next June and would  consider both outside executives and Disney President and Chief  Operating Officer Bob Iger for the position."
Business," Investment bank stocks rose strongly  Tuesday after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GS.N</A> and Lehman  Brothers Holding Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LEH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LEH.N</A> reported surprisingly strong  third quarter results, indicating that sluggish market  conditions this summer did not dent Wall Street earnings."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. will push ahead  with a new marketing alliance with IBM and other initiatives  despite a recent court ruling that bolstered Oracle Corp.'s   $7.7 billion hostile bid to acquire the company, PeopleSoft's  CEO said on Tuesday."
Business,"(Dow Jones)  JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co.  #39;s (JPM) chief financial officer, Dina Dublon, will resign at the end of the year and be replaced by Michael Cavanagh , currently head of middle market banking."
Business,Women #39;s apparel retailer Christopher  amp; Banks Corp. said Tuesday that second-quarter earnings fell 34 percent as it awaits the benefit of merchandise changes that are expected to help results later this year.
Business,"  Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) President and COO Jonathan Schwartz declared war on Red Hat Linux on Intel based x86 machines in an attempt to woo financial services customers."
Business,"The second largest bank in Spain is buying Laredo National Bancshares Inc. for \$850 million, according to published reports. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA will acquire the parent company of Laredo National Bank for \$850 million."
Business,"General Motors Corp. will offer its broadest and longest spread of interest-free loans later this month when it holds a three-day sale to clear inventories of 2004 model-year vehicles, dealers said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"IN a twist of the ongoing consolidation in information security, leading players Betrusted and TruSecure are to merge. The merger will lead to the formation of Cybertrust -- a large privately held info-sec "
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s an ill wind, as they say. If you believe the word on the anti-spam lists, Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan have all disrupted one of Florida #39;s major internet businesses: spamming."
Sci/Tech,"Canon USA is introducing a portfolio of new digital photography products, including three PowerShot cameras, a 16.7-megapixel digital single lens reflex model aimed at professionals, and a budget inkjet photo printer."
Sci/Tech,Market research firm IDC on Tuesday reported that broad consumer acceptance of MP3 players is expected to grow the market from 12.
Sports,England have beaten world champions Australia in their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final at Edgbaston. It was England #39;s first one-day international win over their fiercest rivals for more than five years.
Sports,The European Football Union has given Dynamo Kiev a 3-0 forfeit victory and ordered the Italian club AS Roma to play two games in empty stadiums after a fan injured a Swedish referee during a Champions #39; League match.
Sports,Fallen football legend Diego Maradona has returned to Cuba to resume treatment for cocaine addiction after a relapse confined him to a psychiatric hospital in his native Argentine and sparked unsuccessful attempts by his family to keep him at home.
Sports,"Middle linebacker Sam Cowart, injured just before halftime of the Jets #39; 34-28 victory over San Diego on Sunday, had an MRI of the sprained medial collateral ligament in "
Sports,Substitute Ben May hit the extra-time winner as Colchester dumped Barclays Premiership side West Brom out of the Carling Cup in a 2-1 victory at Layer Road.
World,"The distinction between what politicians say on the campaign trail and what they really believe is well illustrated by the current Kerry-Bush skirmishing on Iraq: If either man really believes some of the things he #39;s saying, we #39;re in worse shape than we "
World,"Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region General Vladimir Shamanov, former commander of the 58th Caucasian Army, has signed an appeal for a pardon of his former subordinate, Colonel Yuri Budanov."
World,Turkish construction company Vinsan said last night that it was halting operations in Iraq in a bid to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants.
World,"Israeli settlers opposed to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza withdrawal plan have filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court, saying the government #39;s offer of cash advances to settlers willing to leave their homes is illegal."
World,A PRIEST accused of bulldozing more than 2000 Tutsi villagers to death as they sought sanctuary in his church during Rwanda #39;s 1994 genocide has gone on trial before a United Nations court charged with crimes against humanity.
Business,"The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, Tuesday raised short term interest rates for the third time in as many months. The central bank believes the economy has absorbed the sharp rise in energy prices that occurred earlier this year."
Business," Canada #39;s entire mutual fund industry faces short term pain but could reap longer term gain, observers said Tuesday after the news that four prominent fund companies face  quot;potential enforcement proceedings quot; for improper trading."
Sports,"In the afternoon, Brian Clough, unquestionably one of the greats and unarguably one of the most controversial of football men, died of cancer."
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against Houston because of a sprained ankle."
World," A controversial U.S. shipment of bomb grade plutonium escorted by armed British commandos has set sail for France, despite protests from environmental activists who fear a terrorist attack or an accident."
Sci/Tech,Lucent Technologies Inc. said it plans to deploy a converged fixed mobile network for British based Mm02 plc subsidiary Manx Telecom covering the Isle of Man.
Sports, Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay was activated from the 15 day disabled list and returned to the Toronto Blue Jays to start Tuesday night against the New York Yankees.
World," QUEBEC (CP)   Able bodied young people who live with their parents will see their monthly welfare payments cut next year, the Quebec government announced Tuesday."
World, Details of a new television ad from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to begin airing this week:
Sci/Tech,"com. While recording and film industry interests have hammered away at the sharing of music and videos files over the Internet, the creative artists who actually produce the content welcome the Internet "
Business,SAN FRANCISCOPeopleSoft Inc. on Tuesday announced an expanded relationship with IBM that will effectively add a middleware infrastructure layer to PeopleSoft #39;s applications.
Business,"Bankrupt cable operator Adelphia Communications Corp. (ADELQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) , which is mulling a sale of its assets, on Tuesday said it will accept offers for "
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO Sony on Tuesday showed a smaller, book-size PlayStation 2 that will go on sale worldwide next month as it fights to keep the lead in the competitive video game market."
Sci/Tech,The main supplier of secure hosting services to the Australian government is to go through its third merger in less than two years with BeTrusted now joining forces with IT security services consultancy TruSecure.
Sci/Tech,"While America Online, Microsoft, and the open-source community agree to disagree about E-mail-authentication standards, some companies are stepping up to bridge the divide."
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Aviation Administration needs to improve its software acquisition process and overcome weaknesses that could lead to cost overruns, schedule delays and performance shortfalls, the Government Accountability Office has concluded in two new "
Sports,"Michael Vaughan has endured a lean time in one-day cricket but show him an Australian cricketer and he is a man transformed. Yesterday, at Edgbaston, he excelled as batsman, bowler "
Sports,"TOULOUSE, Sep 21 (SW) - A strange goal early in the second half propelled three-time defending French champions Lyon to a 2-0 win away at Toulouse in Ligue 1 action on Tuesday."
Sports,"Bayern Munich survived a scare in the second round of the German Cup, needing a goal in added time from Dutch striker Roy Makaay to beat amateurs VfL Osnabrueck 3-2 on Tuesday."
Sports,"Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish and the Bryan Brothers, Bob and Mike, will again represent their country in Charleston, SC, as the United States plays host to Belarus in the semifinals."
World,"The nationwide public sector strike which began yesterday morning has already affected some 24,000 would-be international travelers."
World,"NEWYORK - President George W. Bush called on Israel yesterday to enforce a freeze in the settlements and to end the  quot;daily humiliation quot; of the Palestinians, and told the Palestinians that a  quot;commitment to democratic reform is essential to resolving the "
Sci/Tech,"Maggie Wilderotter, leader of the software maker's government sales effort, is leaving to be CEO of a rural telecommunications company."
Sci/Tech,"Chipmaker will pay Big Blue nearly \$300 million, but move should help in competition with Intel."
Sci/Tech,"Graphics could be more realistic in new version of Atari's ""Shadow Ops."" But OS to run it won't appear till 2005."
Sci/Tech,Company has officially entered content switching market with Nauticus gear--but critics say success is far from guaranteed.
Sci/Tech,"The carrier recruits Intel, Cisco Systems and other major players to create VoIP phone gear and applications."
Sci/Tech, Sun's plans to offer Solaris code to the open source community leaves some analysts scratching their heads.
World," Some of the world's top artistes and musicians have banded together to push for the freedom of Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, activists said as US legislators considered seeking UN Security Council action against the military regime in Yangon."
Business,"Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. strengthened its ties with technology giant IBM Corp. on Tuesday, hoping to boost its recently sagging sales as it continues to fight Oracle Corp."
Business,"Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc. (JBL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit that more than doubled on stronger demand for computers, cellphones and other electronic products."
Sci/Tech,"Data obtained by the ESA probe Mars Express and the US spacecraft Mars Odyssey show that in some equatorial locations, low-atmosphere levels of water vapor and methane  quot;significantly overlap, quot; says the ESA."
Sci/Tech,"com September 21, 2004, 4:05 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports,"It #39;s time the celebrate the geriatric set once again, a couple of baseball #39;s 40-plus guys who are raising the bar for players over the age of 35 in a way that hasn #39;t been done before."
Sports,West Brom manager Gary Megson was left to rue his side #39;s missed chances after the Baggies crashed out of the Carling Cup in extra time at Colchester.
Sports, Houston Rockets guard Bob Sura underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back.
Sports,"Ten years later, Peter Forsberg was back in the Swedish Elite League as his hometown team Modo tied Brynas 3-3 on the road in their opener Tuesday."
World,"BAGHDAD, 22 September 2004 - A second American hostage was killed yesterday by a group linked to Al-Qaeda as a 24-hour deadline set by it for the United States to free Iraqi women in US-run prisons ran out."
World,"A Persian proverb says: From this signpost on the road to the next, there is hope! And it was in that spirit that the International Atomic Energy Agency decided last Saturday to give Iran until Nov."
World,"AU PRINCE : Disaster relief crews battled to get emergency aid to 170,000 people affected by floods that killed more than 700 in Haiti, a Caribbean nation that ranks among the world #39;s poorest."
World,"ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has expressed the confidence that during their meeting in New York, President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would focus on Kashmir, review status of the composite dialogue and discuss how to add substance to the "
Sports,"After much fanfare last week over Tiger Woods's decision to play at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania, his agent said he was worn out from the Ryder Cup."
Sci/Tech,Lycos Europe attempted to get back at the leading spammers of the world through an initiative called MakeLoveNotSpam. The move was applauded by the ordinary user of the web considering more than a lakh 
World," President Bush accused Democrat John Kerry on Monday of ""new contradictions of his old positions on Iraq"" and defended the U.S. led invasion a day before addressing skeptical world leaders at the United"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Storage Decisions</strong> Lords of the code
Business,"A rescue plan aimed at saving Italian airline Alitalia is a good sign for the future of the loss-making flag carrier, the EU #39;s top transport official has said."
Sports,SAN FRANCISCO A baseball source says the San Francisco Giants are dropping their right to void the final year of their contract with Barry Bonds.
Sports," Houston Rockets guard Bob Sura had surgery Tuesday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back and will be out at least two months, the team announced."
World,Secretary General Kofi Annan opened the annual United Nations debate of world leaders today with a plea for greater observance of international law and a reminder 
World,"RELIEF workers faced washed-out roads and rising crime as they delivered emergency aid in Haiti, where more than 700 people died in weekend landslides and floods triggered by Tropical Storm Jeanne."
Business,"  Dina Dublon, one of the highest ranking woman executives at JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co., is resigning from her position as chief financial officer and will be replaced by Michael Cavanagh, who currently heads middle market banking."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft said it would speed up SP2 distribution to meet its self-imposed goals, having distributed just one-fifth of its planned installations a month after launch."
Sci/Tech,"Storage Decisions Being the competent vendors that they are, Cisco, Network Appliance and EMC all made good use of the Storage Decisions conference being held here this week and rolled out new gear."
Sports,"Toulouse, France (Sports Network) - There is a reason that Lyon has captured the Ligue 1 title three years in a row, and they put all those positive attributes on display at the Municipal Stadium on Tuesday night during a 2-0 win over Toulouse."
Business," Walt Disney Co's  board of directors said on Tuesday it planned to find a replacement for Chief Executive Michael Eisner by next June and then search for a new chairman, setting out a timetable for a change of leadership at the company after more than a year of shareholder protests."
World," The United States will sell Israel nearly 5,000 smart bombs in one of the largest weapons deals between the allies in years, Israeli military officials said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Online music company eMusic on Tuesday said it was revamping its service to provide commentary and reviews to complement its catalog of more than 500,000 tracks from independent labels."
Sports," Houston Rockets guard Bob Sura underwent successful surgery to repair a herniated lower back disk but will miss the start of the National Basketball Association season, the club revealed."
Sci/Tech," Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc.  on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit that more than doubled on stronger demand for computers, cellphones and other electronic products."
Sports," The traffic on the two lane roads leading to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort figures to be much lighter now, the galleries smaller. There's no more hype about No. 1 vs. No. 2, or the 84 Lumber Classic becoming the PGA's fall classic."
Business," Bankrupt US Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.O</A> on  Tuesday reached a tentative agreement on concessions with the  union representing dispatchers, the company said."
Business," Contract electronics manufacturer  Jabil Circuit Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JBL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JBL.N</A> on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit  that more than doubled on stronger demand for computers,  cellphones and other electronic products."
Business,French Finance Minister Herve Gaymard said Monday that  quot;the American and Asian authorities quot; should work together with Europe to deal with the weakness of the US dollar.
Business,"The UK's first stand-alone Islamic High Street bank,  aimed at the UK's 1.8 million Muslims opens in London on Wednesday."
World," The death toll across Haiti from the weekend deluges brought by Tropical Storm Jeanne rose to 691 Tuesday, with 600 of them in Gonaives, and officials said they expected to find more dead and estimated tens of thousands of people were homeless.    Waterlines up to 10 feet high on Gonaives' buildings marked the worst of the storm that sent water gushing down denuded hills, destroying homes and crops in the Artibonite region that is Haiti's breadbasket..."
World," President Bush, defending his decision to invade Iraq, urged a vast assembly of world leaders Tuesday to stand united with the country's struggling government and said the proper response to spreading violence ""is not to retreat, it is to prevail.""   The country's prime minister, Ayad Allawi, offered an upbeat assessment after Bush's speech to the General Assembly of the United Nations, saying, ""We are winning, we are making progress in Iraq, we are defeating terrorists,"" even as insurgents claimed they had killed a second American hostage in two days.    Of the brutal slayings, Bush said, ""We will not allow these thugs and terrorists to decide your fate and to decide our fate.""   Yet in a sign of continuing world unease with the situation, U.N..."
Sci/Tech,"  As NASA's Spirit and Opportunity resumed reliable contact with Earth, after a period when Mars passed nearly behind the sun, the space agency extended funding for an additional six months of rover operations, as long as they keep working.     Both rovers successfully completed their primary three month missions on the surface of Mars in April and have already added about five months of bonus exploration during the first extension of their missions..."
Sci/Tech,"By LINDSEY TANNER    CHICAGO (AP) -- Advances in genetic testing are placing strains on the principle of doctor-patient confidentiality, as doctors grapple with whether to tell a patient's relatives when the patient has an inherited disease or mutation that could afflict other members of the family.    In an article in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association, doctors and legal experts argued against imposing a mandatory ""duty to warn"" nonpatients..."
Sci/Tech,"By LINDSEY TANNER    CHICAGO (AP) -- Walking regularly at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp and ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to research suggesting that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.    Some previous studies found that physical activity might stave off mental decline..."
Sci/Tech,"PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Pollen from genetically engineered grass floated more than 12 miles from experimental plots and bred with conventional plants, raising concerns that the biotechnology industry can't control the ""gene flow"" of its creations..."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will accelerate SP2 distribution  to meet goal of 100 million downloads in two months.
Sci/Tech,"Chipmaker will pay Big Blue nearly \$300 million, but move should help in competition with Intel."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems plans to release its Sun Studio 10 development tool in the fourth quarter of this year, featuring support for 64-bit applications running on AMD Opteron and Nocona processors, Sun officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Computer code that takes advantage of a flaw in the way many Microsoft Corp. applications process JPEG images has been published on the Internet and could be a precursor to actual attacks on vulnerable PCs, experts said."
Sci/Tech,  IBM and PeopleSoft on Tuesday announced that PeopleSoft will standardize its applications on core IBM middleware products and that both companies will market the joint solutions.
Business,"Online consumers in the United States spent \$8.8 billion, excluding travel purchases, in November, a 19 percent jump over the \$7.4 billion spent online a year earlier, a report released on Monday said."
Sci/Tech,Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp. (SNE) made separate product announcements Tuesday that the video game giants hope will attract more customers ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.
Sci/Tech,"By ALEX VEIGA    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nearly a year since it was sold by Vivendi Universal (V) to private investors, online retailer eMusic has undergone a facelift that includes a panel of music critics to help users comb its trove of independent music.    The revamped service, scheduled to debut Wednesday, is the latest evolution for the pioneering retailer, the first to sell digital music files online in the late 1990s..."
Sci/Tech,"By JIM ABRAMS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Calling video voyeurism the new frontier of stalking, the House on Tuesday approved legislation to make it a crime to secretly photograph or videotape people, often for lascivious purposes.    Under the legislation passed by voice vote, video voyeurism on federal lands would be punishable by a fine of not more than \$100,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both..."
Business,"ROME: After winning union backing for job cuts, Alitalia has given formal approval to a four-year business plan aimed at saving the near-bankrupt Italian carrier from collapse."
Sci/Tech,"Online music company eMusic on Tuesday said it was revamping its service to provide commentary and reviews to complement its catalog of more than 500,000 tracks from independent labels."
Sports,Phil Mickelson has a green jacket in his closet to remind him this has been a great year. It just might not seem that way right now.
Sports,Ryan Giggs joined elite company when he made his 600th appearance for Manchester United in their Premiership victory over Liverpool.
Sports,The absence of a United States broadcaster at the Paralympic Games has led senior figures within the International Paralympic Committee to raise doubts over New York #39;s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.
World,"KUANTAN: Malaysias scorpion queen Nur Malena Hassan has broken the world record after staying in a glass enclosure at the Kuantan Parade here with 6,060 scorpions for 32 days."
World," The United States is pushing Japan to become a base for a force that can deploy to the Middle East, a move that exceeds the bounds of their current security alliance, a report said."
Sci/Tech," Scientists in Hong Kong said on Tuesday they had devised a new way to identify chemicals that can counter new and dangerous viruses, such as SARS, and these chemicals may be developed into drugs."
Sci/Tech, Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are hoping that the thousands of zebra fish living in their Biomedical Science Tower South will one day help identify genes involved in human disease and development.
Business,  Circuit City Stores shares plummeted 10 percent Monday after the nation #39;s No. 2 electronics retailer said that its third quarter same store sales fell 4.3 percent.
World," GONAIVES, Haiti (Reuters) - Survivors of devastating  flooding in Haiti wandered mud-clogged streets in search of  food on Tuesday as officials said 662 people had been killed  and more than 1,000 were missing."
Sci/Tech,Tired of combing the Net for the right tech job? A start-up says its program can do it--and better than online job boards.
Sports, Jets defensive end John Abraham will miss Sunday's game at Pittsburgh with a sprained ligament in his right knee.
Business,"NEW YORK, September 21 (newratings.com) - The US Federal Reserve raised the interest rates by a quarter percentage point today, in-line with the broad expectations."
Sci/Tech,"The console will cost only USD150, which is less than half the price that Sony is expected to charge for its PSP. Nintendo also intends releasing the DS in November, to take advantage of the US Christmas market."
Sci/Tech,AOL is getting serious about security - if you pay them an extra \$1.95 to \$4.95 a month. Grandma #39;s favorite ISP has teamed with RSA Security to offer an optional login service that provides a second layer of authentication to prevent identity theft.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft may make more large acquisitions than it has done before and become a more distributed company rather than moving key employees to its headquarters, said chief financial officer John Connors."
Sports,"By James Startt, European Correspondent; Joe Lindsey, Contributing Writer. Olympic gold medallist Tyler Hamilton has tested positive for blood doping, according to reports first issued by the Spanish news agency EFE and later confirmed by his team."
Sports,"San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - The San Francisco Giants have scheduled a news conference prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against Houston at which time the club is expected to announce that Barry Bonds will remain under contract through the 2006 season "
Sports,Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants are apparently talking contract. Apparently this new contract will guarantee Bonds status as the uber Giant and one of baseballs top wage earners through the 2006 season.
World,"VIENNA: Iran defied the UN yesterday by announcing it has begun converting a large amount of raw uranium to prepare it for enrichment, a process that can be used to develop atomic bombs."
World,"THE creator of the worlds most popular rifle has launched a vodka under the same name - the kalashnikov. At 82 per cent proof, the drink may prove as powerful as its famous AK-47 assault rifle."
Business,Tesco has pledged to turn up the heat on rivals with the  quot;Wal-Martisation quot; of its non-food and non-clothing lines as the supermarket group yesterday delivered a set of half-year results that beat most expectations.
Sports," There was no extra security around the Oakland bullpen Tuesday night for the start of a three game series in Texas, and that didn't concern the Athletics."
World, There were hundreds of handshakes Tuesday as world leaders met for the opening of the U.N. General Assembly's annual debate  #151; but only one grabbed widespread attention: Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom greeted Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi.
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Chief Executive Craig Conway rallied 13,000 company faithful during his keynote speech Tuesday at the company's annual users' conference in San Francisco."
Sci/Tech," Anticipated global warming by mid century may be less severe in the central U.S. than elsewhere in the country, researchers said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, An Ohio company has found a niche by converting yellow school buses into hands on laboratories as a highly mobile way to try to get students excited about science.
World," The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday passed a five year,  #36;1 billion bill that would provide greater access to DNA testing in rape cases and for convicted felons who claim innocence."
Business,"TESCO puts in another crackerjack trading performance. Sales, volumes, profits, divi all sharply up. Er, hmm ... whats on the telly tonight?"
Business,"NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Conseco Inc. asked a state judge Tuesday for a ruling allowing the company to foreclose on its former chief executive #39;s mansion to collect a \$62."
Sports,"The success of Paris #39; bid for Olympic Games 2012 would bring an exceptional development for France for at least 6 years, said Jean-Francois Lamour, French minister for Youth and Sports on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Tired of combing the Net for the right tech job? A start-up says its program can do it--and better than online job boards.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has appointed a new leader for its Worldwide Public Sector group, which plays a key role in its efforts to counter competition from open source software in government and education markets."
Sci/Tech,"SBC Communicationswill design, implement and manage an IP (Internet Protocol) telephony system for more than 50,000 employees at Ford Motor's world headquarters and other facilities, the carrier said Tuesday."
Business,"Looking for a comeback on Wall Street, Sun Microsystems is trying to lure financial services companies back to the fold with promotional bundles of hardware and software for companies "
Sports,"Tyler Hamilton, the Olympic time-trial champion, faces the possible loss of his gold medal depending on the outcome of a second sample analysis after confirmation yesterday that he had failed a test intended to detect the use of blood transfusions to "
Sports,Former soccer great Diego Maradona spent Tuesday undergoing a general medical checkup in Havana after returning to Cuba to resume treatment for cocaine addiction.
World,Iraq #39;s justice minister last night pledged to release one high-profile Iraqi woman prisoner and to consider the release of a second in a last-minute concession that may save the life of the British kidnap victim Kenneth Bigley.
World,"The current one-year deployment of Japanese troops in Iraq will be extended by another year if the security situation there does not deteriorate further, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda said Tuesday."
Sports,"If Tiger Woods has endured a more challenging year as a professional golfer, he cannot recall when that was."
World, The balding young man with the black beard raised his hands to cover his face as three visitors entered the room.
World, An al Qaida linked group led by Abu Musab al Zarqawi claimed Tuesday to have killed the second of two American hostages  #151; back to back slayings that have notched up the Jordanian militant's ruthless campaign of terror.
World," Tokyo stocks edged higher early Wednesday, taking a cue from Wall Street where investors welcomed the U.S. Federal Reserve's upbeat view of the economy and its decision to raise interest rates. The dollar was lower against the Japanese yen."
Sports," Despite enduring his worst season  since turning professional nine years ago, Tiger Woods says he  is on track to overtake Jack Nicklaus's haul of 18 major  championship victories."
World, The CBS television network was forced onto the defensive again as fresh revelations emerged concerning a critical report it broadcast on President George W. Bush's National Guard service in the 1970s.
Sports," BALTIMORE (Sports Network) - Baltimore signed Marques  Ogden, brother of Ravens All-Pro tackle Jonathan Ogden to the  club's practice squad on Tuesday."
World," Iraq's interim prime minister,  Iyad Allawi, said on Tuesday he had pressed the president of  Pakistan to contribute troops to the U.S. led multinational  force in his country."
World," Walking regularly at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp and ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to research suggesting that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.    Some previous studies found that physical activity might stave off mental decline..."
World," Barry Bonds will have two more seasons to break Hank Aaron's career home run record with the San Francisco Giants, who decided Tuesday to drop their right to void the final year of his contract.    The Giants scheduled an announcement for Tuesday night, and a source in baseball, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the news conference was to announce the change to Bonds' deal..."
Sci/Tech,"Seeking to boost its relevance, Sun Microsystems pursues the grid model of computing."
Sci/Tech,Senators threaten to enact an opt-in rule. Wireless carriers say it's not necessary because they're doing just that.
Sports, Barry Bonds will chase the  all time home run record as a San Francisco Giants player after  the team dropped its option to void the final year of the  slugger's contract in 2006.
World," John Kerry cut his campaign spending sharply last month in an effort to stretch  #36;75 million in government funding, but he still started September with several million less than President Bush."
Business," Enron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A>, desperate to  meet profit targets, ""parked"" unwanted power generating barges  at Merrill Lynch in a sham sale designed to be reversed, a  prosecutor said on Tuesday in the first criminal trial of  former executives at the fallen energy company."
Sports," KANSAS CITY, Mo., (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs  running back Priest Holmes is questionable for Sunday's game  against Houston because of a sprained ankle."
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Hornets are  going to have their work cut out for them in the 2004-05  season. When the NBA approved its realignment plan, the Hornets  became the newest member of the Western Conference as the  expansion Charlotte Bobcats were placed in the East, giving  each conference 15 clubs comprised of three divisions of five  teams."
Business," The dollar crept up on Wednesday,  although it stayed under pressure after the Federal Reserve  raised interest rates as expected but raised doubts about its  next move.  The policy setting Federal Open Market Committee  raised rates by a quarter percentage point to 1.75 percent,  adding to similar increases in June and August."
World," GONAIVES, Haiti (Reuters) - Survivors of devastating  flooding in Haiti wandered mud-clogged streets in search of  food on Tuesday as officials said more than 700 people had been  killed and at least 1,000 were missing."
World, Al Qaeda linked militants said they had  killed a second American hostage and threatened to kill a  Briton unless women prisoners in Iraq were freed.
World,"Defying a U.N., Iran began enriching uranium for what it says is a power project, but the gas could be refined to use for bombs."
Sports," Look no farther than the Bayou State for the major developments in the AP women's basketball poll: LSU is unanimous, while Louisiana Tech is out."
Business,"AMERICAN INTERNET advertising revenues have increased by more than 40 per cent in the first six months of this year. According to bean counters Price Waterhouse Coopers, US revenues for the first six months "
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, Sep 21, 2004 (AFX-UK via COMTEX) -- TOKYO (AFX) - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc, the game unit of Sony Corp, will roll out worldwide a new, smaller version of the PlayStation 2 game console from the start of November, company President Ken "
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems on Tuesday took what it says are early steps toward a future in which computing power is sold as a commodity like electricity.
Sports,"Tyler Hamilton, the American bicycle racer who won a gold medal in the individual time trial at the Olympics last month in Athens, is suspected of receiving illegal performance "
Sports,Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 challenges gamers to take on the man who has changed golf foreverTiger Woods. The revolutionary new Tiger-Proofing course alteration technology will change the way golf is played.
Sports,David Beckham scored on a free kick in the 61st minute to put Real Madrid atop the Spanish league standings with a 1-0 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday in coach Mariano Garcia Remon #39;s debut.
Sports,Hot favourites the US will seek to restore lost American pride when they take on Belarus in a Davis Cup semi-final starting on Friday.
Sports,Even if he says he doesn #39;t care -- even if he pretends to ignore it -- the question lingers like a beachball-sized hanging curve: How many home runs does Barry Bonds have to hit?
Sports,"Pitcher Mark Prior said the Cubs have survived the early part of the season-ending road trip, and promised good things to come as the team winds up the regular season at home."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, Calif. The Anaheim Angels will be without second baseman Adam Kennedy as they pursue a postseason berth. Kennedy tore up his right knee in the fifth inning of last night #39;s 5-to-2 win over Seattle."
Sports,"Nate Archibald, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the NBA #39;s 50th anniversary all-time team, was hired as coach of the American Basketball Association champion Long Beach Jam on Tuesday."
Sports," How to make a seamless transition from the Olympics to the Paralympics is one of the lessons a five member team from the Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee is learning during a visit to the Athens Paralympic Games, said VANOC CEO John "
World,"President George W Bush delivered an unapologetic defence of his record before the United Nations yesterday, saying there was no security in looking away from threats to global security."
World,"Syria will withdraw fully from Lebanon only after Israel ends its occupation of all Arab lands, Lebanese Defense Minister Mahmoud Hammoud declared yesterday."
Business,"Coles Myer Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest retailer, said full-year profit rose 44 percent after boosting sales, cutting costs and increasing earnings at its department stores."
Business,Spanish banking giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) said in a filing with securities regulators Tuesday it was acquiring US-based Laredo National Bancshares (LNB) for \$850 million.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co. of Redmond, Wash., says its new hand-held videogame device will be available in the United States in time for the holiday retail season."
Sci/Tech,"Sven Jaschan, 18, from Germany, faces up to five years in prison for writing and spreading the Sasser and Netsky worms, said to have cost businesses around the world millions of pounds."
Sports,"Despite enduring his worst season since turning professional nine years ago, Tiger Woods says he is on track to overtake Jack Nicklaus #39;s haul of 18 major championship victories."
Sports,Barry Bonds will chase the all-time home run record as a San Francisco Giants player after the team dropped its option to void the final year of the slugger #39;s contract in 2006.
Sports,Rangers team officials did not think it was necessary to assign extra security for the Oakland bullpen to keep hecklers away from Athletics relievers during Tuesday night #39;s game.
Business,Oil prices held firm on Tuesday as China showed no let-up in its strong import growth and US Gulf producers reported damage to offshore rigs from Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"The figures were not Stuart Rose #39;s fault, but if ever there was an occasion for a little humility, this was surely it. Instead, the new chief executive of Marks  amp; Spencer gave us his Brian Clough moment."
Sci/Tech,"GamesAreFun has screenshots and info on the upcoming PStwo that will be released in the US on November 1. In other Playstation news, Yahoo!"
World," Survivors of devastating flooding in Haiti wandered mud clogged streets in search of food on Tuesday as officials said more than 700 people had been killed and at least 1,000 were missing."
Sci/Tech," Nearly a year since it was sold by Vivendi Universal to private investors, online retailer eMusic has undergone a facelift that includes a panel of music critics to help users comb its trove of independent music."
Business," Enron Corp. , desperate to meet profit targets, ""parked"" unwanted power generating barges at Merrill Lynch in a sham sale designed to be reversed, a prosecutor said on Tuesday in the first criminal trial of former executives at the fallen energy company."
World, Al Qaeda linked militants said they had killed a second American hostage and threatened to kill a Briton unless women prisoners in Iraq were freed.
Sci/Tech,"3Com Corp. today announced an agreement worth approximately \$1.9 million with privately held Tresnet AB, Sweden, to supply Voice Core eXchange (VCX) V7000 IP Telephony Voice Systems and Services for an initial "
Sports," Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow, defensive end Courtney Brown and cornerback Daylon McCutcheon all had surgery Tuesday."
Sports," The New Orleans Hornets are going to have their work cut out for them in the 2004 05 season. When the NBA approved its realignment plan, the Hornets became the newest member of the Western Conference as the expansion Charlotte Bobcats were placed in the East, giving each conference 15 clubs comprised of three divisions of five teams."
Sci/Tech, Russia agreed on Tuesday to help train South Korea's first astronaut by 2007    although it is still not clear whether Seoul's space cadet will make it into orbit that year.
Sci/Tech,More Americans are quitting their jobs and taking the risk of starting a business despite a still-lackluster job market.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Verizon sets up Iobi Home...Sun makes financial pitch...PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed.
Business,"A LEADING international think-tank yesterday upgraded its forecast of UK growth this year from 3.1 to 3.4, while cutting its prediction for the US but raising its expectations for the euro area and Japan."
Sports," The Montreal Expos will probably leave the city after this season and the league will overcome any remaining hurdles that could keep the franchise in town, team President Tony Tavares said Tuesday."
Sports,"Slugger Mike Sweeney, much like the Royals #39; season, is gone. The four-time All-Star first baseman left the team and flew back home to California after Monday night #39;s game against the Devil Rays."
Sports,Illinois head coach Ron Turner expects Jon Beutjer to be in the starting lineup when the Illini start Big Ten play Saturday against No.
Sci/Tech,"Describing the new iMac G5, Chris Taylor writes in TIME,  #147;What you get for that money is quite possibly the coolest personal computer yet created. The cool is more than merely aesthetic. Unlike a lot of previous Mac machines, on which you could almost fry an egg, the iMac G5 #146;s beautiful white surface does not get noticeably hot. Nor, at a whisper-quiet 25 decibels, does it make enough noise for most people to hear #133; #148;  Sep 07"
World," Shrugging off an ultimatum from the U.N. nuclear agency, Iran revealed Tuesday that it started converting tons of raw uranium as part of a process that could be used to make nuclear arms."
Sci/Tech,MmO2 PLC announced today the launch of its third-generation (3G) European mobile data network. The network will incorporate HSDPA technology and IMS and will position the mobile phone company 
World," Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi pitched Japan's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat to world leaders, calling it just reward for Tokyo's contributions to global peace and security."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   If Health Canada agrees, Vancouver crack addicts could have a safe place to inhale their drugs within the city's pioneer safe injection site."
Sci/Tech," Genetically engineered grass developed for use on golf courses can spread its modified genes for miles, carried by ultra light pollen particles, U.S. government researchers said on Tuesday."
World,"Tough anti-gun laws take effect in Brazil, to curb what the UN says is the world's fourth-highest murder rate."
World,Former Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi is cleared of sex abuse charges on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
World,Former top US officials warn against election year rush to reform US intelligence agencies.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has signed a \$969-million deal to provide DSL-based Internet telephony and data services to Lloyds TSB, one of the largest banks in the UK."
World,The presidential candidates' opposed images of the war reflect opposed strategies for the final weeks of the campaign.
World,The group led by the Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said that it would release a video of the second killing soon.
Sports,"Though the game is two months earlier on the schedule, a near-identical challenge exists for Florida State as it begins preparations for Saturday #39;s 3:30 pm game against Clemson in Doak Campbell Stadium."
World,"The Iraqi and Afghan leaders both asked Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to continue assisting their war ravaged countries, Japanese officials said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Fujitsu Ltd. and Cisco Systems Inc. said today they have agreed to enter into a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will help service providers and enterprises build advanced IP networks.
Sci/Tech, TransMedia has unveiled the latest version of its Colaborata online media platform and said that ASCAP and SLG Advertising were among the first customers to license the product. Other major entertainment related customers will be announced soon.
Sports," Tony Batista homered twice to reach 30 this season, Livan Hernandez pitched another complete game and the Montreal Expos beat the New York Mets 6 1 Tuesday night before just 3,839 at Olympic Stadium."
Sports,The Capitals join several teams in announcing the cancellation of the preseason and some regular season games on Tuesday.
Sports,"With an NHL lockout in place, more than 150 of the league's players have signed to play for European teams."
Sports,Versatile Mike Imoh returns to Virginia Tech for Saturday's pivotal game against N.C. State after serving a three-game suspension.
Sports,"After much fanfare last week over Tiger Woods's decision to play in this week's 84 Lumber Classic, his agent said Tuesday that he was worn out from the Ryder Cup."
Sports,"A University of Idaho football player was shot to death, and police arrested two brothers from Seattle after a car chase that extended across two states."
Sports,"The Vikings drove the ball impressively on a tough Philadelphia Eagles defense, but their red zone failures left Minnesota short of victory, long on respect."
Sports,Redskins backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey took an abundance of the snaps during practice Tuesday and remains likely to start Monday's game against Dallas at FedEx Field.
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer yesterday revealed a further deterioration in trade - with dire new sales figures for its fashion, food and homewares - as it launched a 2."
Business,"Deutsche Bank is streamlining the management of its investment banking arm, raising fears that jobs may be lost in the City. The German bank is reducing the number of executives running its investment banking "
Business,Tesco demonstrated its position as the country #39;s biggest supermarket chain yesterday with a 24 rise in interim profits and its fastest sales growth in almost 10 years.
Sci/Tech,The Mars rovers emerged from a communications blackout period and the low point of winter today with new funding and big plans for the journey ahead.
Sports,"The St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins, who celebrated clinching the NL and AL Central Division titles on Monday, have the same agenda the last two weeks of the season "
Sports,"Jorge Cantu hit a go-ahead, two-run double during a five-run eighth inning to help the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4 Tuesday night."
Sports,"Tony Batista homered twice to reach 30 this season, Livan Hernandez pitched another complete game and the Montreal Expos beat the New York Mets 6-1 Tuesday night before just 3,839 at Olympic Stadium."
Business,"  The National Association of Securities Dealers censured Morgan Stanley and fined the securities firm  $100,000 for failing to disclose to municipal bond buyers that the bonds could be called before their maturity dates, which could result in "
World," Italian and Lebanese authorities have arrested 10 suspected terrorists who planned to blow up the Italian Embassy in Beirut, an Italian news agency and the Defense Ministry said Tuesday."
World," Malaysia's former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim has made no commitment yet to join any political party but is likely to play a role in a multi party alliance, probably in opposition, he told AFP."
Sci/Tech," Prodded by a lawsuit, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to designate critical habitat for the endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly."
World," Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry on Tuesday renewed his pointed attacks on President George W. Bush's handling of Iraq, accusing him of failing to  quot;level with the world's leaders quot; about the war during his speech at the United Nations."
Business, The United States and the European Union agreed to allow more time for talks to settle a row over government help to aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus but said arbitration by the WTO remained an option.
Sports,"Give the Vikings all the yards they wanted, just not a big play. The formula worked to perfection in the Eagles' 27-16 victory Monday night."
World," A plane bound for Washington from London was diverted to Maine on Tuesday after passenger Yusuf Islam   formerly known as pop singer Cat Stevens   showed up on a U.S. watch list, federal officials said..."
World," Jason Giambi homered to end the longest slump of his career and Esteban Loaiza finally earned his 100th career victory and first for the Yankees, leading New York over the Toronto Blue Jays 5 3 Tuesday night.    Gary Sheffield hit his 36th home run two days after getting a pair of cortisone shots..."
Sci/Tech,"Creditors asked the court to force MCI to cover the costs of gathering documents demanded by the SEC. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Bill designed to clarify rules for advertising via fax could expose consumers to a flood of unwanted solicitations. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
World,The defense secretary also cautioned that any final decision hinged on the progress of Iraq's new government.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average reversed opening gains to fall 0.69 percent by midsession on Wednesday as early buying on exporters, inspired by gains on Wall Street after an increase in U.S. interest rates, ran out of steam."
Business,"all Street #39;s earnings growth, fueled by two years of robust trading gains, is showing signs that it may taper off in coming quarters as a sluggish stock market and a less-favorable trading environment take a toll on profits."
Business,LOS ANGELES Punitive damages of 100 (m) million dollars awarded to the family of a man who sued tobacco giant Philip Morris have been slashed in half by a state appeals court in Los Angeles.
Sci/Tech,Bloggers enjoy a moment of glory after pooling their expertise to uncover the truth about the forged memos on Bush #39;s service record.
Sports,"Tournament officials of the 84 Lumber Classic confirmed on Tuesday that Woods has withdrawn from the event, which is scheduled to begin Thursday."
Sports,"Manchester United captain Roy Keane was charged with assault and criminal damage on Tuesday for a fight on September 4, police said."
Sports,"LONDON: Nottingham Forest remembered Brian Clough as the architect of one of the great football achievements of all time after their former manager died from stomach cancer on Monday, aged 69."
Sports,The solution to a complex problem was deceptively simple. The Eagles had two 5-foot-10 cornerbacks starting for the first time this season to match up against Minnesota #39;s 
Sports,"The Texas Rangers aren #39;t giving up on their long-shot chance in the AL West. Michael Young hit a grand slam, Mark Teixeira had a two-run double and the Rangers beat All-Star starter Mark Mulder for the second "
Sports,"This is definitely not the closest that Washington has come to getting a major league team to return to the District. In early 1974, Topps ran off baseball cards of 15 San Diego Padres, including "
World,"President Bush #39;s speech before the UN General Assembly on Tuesday was the verbal equivalent of a  quot;greatest hits quot; album, repackaging and summarizing the key foreign "
World,"Jack Hensley, the second American citizen held hostage in Iraq has been beheaded.(Xinhua/AFP Photo). BAGHDAD, Sept. 22 (Xinhuanet) -- A second American citizen held hostage in Iraq has been beheaded by his kidnappers, an Islamist website said Tuesday."
World,"Venezuela will give Haiti US\$1 million (euro810,000) to help the French-speaking Caribbean country recover from Tropical Storm Jeanne, which left at least 620 people dead and caused major damage last weekend, an official said "
Sci/Tech," NASA thinks its Mars rovers just might keep going and going and going. The space agency has funded another extension of their mission, for an additional six months, if they last."
Sports, Corey Patterson scampered home following Salomon Torres's wild pitch in the first extra inning to give the playoff hopeful Chicago Cubs a 5 4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Tuesday.
World," On one side is Sydney Harbour Bridge, on the other Sydney Opera House and the relaxed faces give little indication that this area is probably Australia's prime terrorist target."
Sports, Corey Patterson scampered home  following Salomon Torres's wild pitch in the first extra inning  to give the playoff hopeful Chicago Cubs a 5 4 win over the  host Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Tuesday.
World," A government crackdown on illegal immigration in southern Arizona will continue beyond Sept. 30, the day the initiative was supposed to wrap up, a top Homeland Security official said Tuesday."
Business," Japanese shares reversed opening gains to  fall 0.69 percent by midsession on Wednesday after early buying  of exporters, inspired by a rise on Wall Street after an  increase in U.S. interest rates, ran out of steam."
Business,"NEW YORK Martha Stewart must report to prison in less than three weeks, a federal judge ruled yesterday in granting her request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale."
Business,"Despite Microsoft #39;s many woes, the honchos got a bump this year. Considering the company #39;s outlook, their next may be a ways off."
Business," The dollar edged up on Wednesday,  recovering some of the losses it made after the Fed raised U.S.  interest rates as expected but did little to change the  market's view that its monetary tightening cycle will continue."
Sci/Tech,"Information security firms TruSecure and Betrusted are expected to merge today, creating Cybertrust, one of the world #39;s largest privately owned security groups."
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- As NASA #39;s Spirit and Opportunity rovers resumed reliable contact with Earth, after a period when Mars passed nearly behind the Sun, the space agency extended "
Sci/Tech,"The first half of 2004 saw a huge increase in zombie PCs. Also called bots, their average numbers monitored by security firm Symantec rose between January and June from under 2,000 to more than 30,000 per day - peaking at 75,000 on one day."
Sports,Roma have paid a high price for the violent incident midway through their Champions League match against Dynamo Kiev last week. UEFA have acted severely in defence of their injured referee 
Sports,ENGLAND #39;S troubled build-up to their Wales showdown continued yesterday with Steven Gerrard #39;s injury diagnosis and fresh uncertainty over Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s position.
World,"PARIS: Turkey is not yet ready for entry into the European Union, but the 25-nation bloc cannot reject Ankaras membership if it meets all the requirements, the incoming EU Commission chief said on Tuesday."
World,TONY EASTLEY: The Federal Government has confirmed reports that one of al-Qaeda #39;s most senior leaders obtained a tourist visa to come to Australia just one month before the September 11 attacks.
Business,"Figures show a fall in Japan's trade surplus, casting a shadow over the country's export-led recovery."
Sports,The R24 has undergone several revisions ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. Technical Director Bob Bell explains what's new.
Sports,Rumors spread that Major League Baseball is edging closer to moving the Expos to Washington as D.C. officials announce plans for a stadium on the Anacostia waterfront.
Business,quarter results from Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers point to many difficult months ahead for Wall Street.
World," A London to Washington flight was diverted to Maine on Tuesday when it was discovered passenger Yusuf Islam   formerly known as singer Cat Stevens   was on a government watch list and barred from entering the country, federal officials said.    United Airlines Flight 919 was en route to Dulles International Airport when the match was made between a passenger and a name on the watch list, said Nico Melendez, a spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration..."
World,"Formed a year ago to bring the full force of the country's law enforcement to bear against a growing drug crisis, Russia's powerful new drug-fighting agency has an army of 40,000 at its disposal, four times larger than the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration."
Business,"The Federal Reserve boosted a key short-term interest rate by one-quarter percentage point today, marking the third increase this year."
Business,"MADRID, Spain Spain #39;s second-largest bank says it has agreed to buy Texas-based Laredo National Bancshares for 850 (m) million dollars in cash."
Business,Genes from a biotech turf grass have spread as much as 13 miles from a test plot - a discovery that confirms the ability of altered traits to spread great distances into the wild on wind-borne pollen.
Sci/Tech,"The Nintendo DS, which is geared for adults and older teenage video game players, has wireless capability for the Internet and two display screens."
World,"President George W Bush delivered an unapologetic defence of his decision to invade Iraq, telling the United Nations yesterday that it  quot;helped to deliver the Iraqi people from an outlaw dictator quot;."
World,"Belgian prime minister Guy Verhofstadt is recovering in hospital today, after his chauffeur-driven car crashed into a concrete pillar near his home and overturned several times."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Navy will soon announce whether Lockheed Martin Corp.  or Raytheon Co.  will build a  #36;6.4 billion communications system to beef up satellite services for U.S. troops, the White House and State Department, a spokesman said on Tuesday."
Sports," 1911  #151; Cy Young, 44, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1 0 for his 511th and final major league victory."
Business,The government is paying hundreds of millions of dollars in unnecessary subsidies to student loan companies even though the White House has the authority to cut them off.
Sports,Australia are backing England to go on to win the ICC Champions Trophy after losing their one-day stranglehold over their arch rivals yesterday.
Sports,The Angels suffered a huge blow to their playoff chances Tuesday when they learned that second baseman Adam Kennedy suffered a season-ending knee injury in Monday night #39;s game.
Sci/Tech,"Glaciers once held up by a floating ice shelf off Antarctica are now sliding off into the sea -- and they are going fast, scientists said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Sunday expanded its controversial Government Security Program to allow governments that Microsoft trusts to review the source code of Microsoft Office.
Sports,"Nyon, Switzerland - European soccer #39;s governing body on Tuesday awarded Dynamo Kiev a 3-0 forfeit victory and ordered AS Roma to play two matches behind closed doors because a fan injured Swedish referee Anders Frisk during a Champions #39; League match last "
Sports,"  After a dominant effort against the Texas Rangers in his first start of the season, Mark Mulder has left much to be desired in his last three meetings with the division rivals."
World,THE 59th session of the UN General Assembly got underway in New York yesterday amid growing anxieties over grinding poverty faced by billions of souls and the fuel it provides for terrorism 
World,A London-to-Washington flight is diverted after a security alert involving the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens.
Business,"Disney directors said they would hire an executive search firm immediately and name a successor by June to replace Michael D. Eisner, the current chief executive."
Business,Six former Enron Corp. and Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. executives were accused yesterday of disguising a \$7 million loan as a sale of energy-producing barges to  quot;help Enron out of a jam quot; and artificially increase its revenue.
Business,The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) yesterday offered an optimistic assessment of prospects for the world #39;s leading industrialised economies.
Sci/Tech,"In a shift in strategy, Nintendo was expected to announce yesterday that it plans to begin selling its next generation of hand-held video game devices in the US in time for the Christmas season."
Sci/Tech,"If they last, the space agency has funded another extension of their mission for the next six months. The latest funding came as NASA regained reliable contact with the rovers Spirit and Opportunity after "
Sports,"Tampa Bay has won six of eight against the Royals this season, but Kansas City holds a slight 14-13 edge since the start of the 2001 campaign...Bell has seven career games against the Royals and is 2-0...Bell made his first start of the month and made his "
World,"VIENNA, Sept 21: Iran defied the United Nations on Tuesday by announcing it would go on converting a large amount of raw uranium to prepare it for enrichment, a process that can be used to develop atomic bombs."
World,"Bodies lay in growing piles outside mortuaries today as United Nations peacekeepers planned the first major distribution of food and water in Haiti, devastated by floods that tore apart families and left hungry crowds that have mobbed truckloads of aid."
World,"NEW YORK, Sept 21: Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi discussed proposals for rejuvenating the Iraqi army when he met President Pervez Musharraf in New York Monday evening, officials told Dawn."
World,"Syria #39;s decision to pull back some of its forces from hills near Beirut, an apparent attempt to deflect international pressure to get its army out of Lebanon altogether, was met with caution, skepticism and concern that the move may not end Damascus "
Business,"PeopleSoft announced a broad partnership with IBM on Tuesday, in an attempt to show that it is moving forward aggressively despite the turmoil created by Oracle #39;s \$7."
Sci/Tech,It was the first public allegation that CBS News used forged memos in its report questioning President Bush #39;s National Guard service -- a highly technical 
Sports,Zee Telefilms is expected to file a petition in the Supreme Court today against the Board of Control for Cricket in India #39;s (BCCI) decision to cancel a tender awarded to it to telecast Indian cricket team #39;s matches over the next four years.
Sports,"Carlos Almanzar left the game with an apparent right forearm injury with two outs in the ninth...Texas beat the A #39;s for only the seventh time in 18 outings this season, but have won three of four from Oakland...Mark Kotsay and Jermaine Dye had three hits "
World, President Bush unapologetically defended his decision to invade Iraq and asked skeptical world leaders on Tuesday to do more to help secure and rebuild the country.
Business,Australia #39;s biggest retailer Coles Myer has posted a record net profit of Aust. \$576.5 million (\$403 million) and says it is on track to achieve its 2006 target of A\$800 million.
Business,"Maggie Wilderotter, a Microsoft Corp. executive in charge of cultivating and improving relationships with governments and education groups, is leaving the company after nearly two years."
Business,"Deutsche Bank shuffled the ranks in its executive suite on Tuesday, putting more power into the hands of two prominent investment bankers based in London, but also naming "
Business,Jamie Dimon waited less than three months after becoming president of JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. to install as finance chief a banker he worked with for more than a decade.
Business,Appeals court says punitive award against Philip Morris is still  #39;excessive #39; and must be halved. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California appeals court has ruled that a smoker #39;s \$3 billion punitive damages award 
Sci/Tech,"Dan Rather #39;s storied career at CBS could be nearing an ignominious close. He, his producer and his network authored one of broadcast journalism #39;s most embarrassing chapters "
Sci/Tech,"Analysts at IDC say the market could grow from the 12.5 million units shipped last year, predicting a compound growth rate of 20 per cent each year."
Sports,Mark Bellhorn singled to deep center with two men gone in the ninth inning to plate the decisive runs and help the Boston Red Sox rally for a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Tuesday.
Sports,Corey Patterson scampered home following Salomon Torres #39;s wild pitch in the first extra inning to give the playoff-hopeful Chicago Cubs a 5-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Tuesday.
Business,"  Goldman Sachs Group said Tuesday that its third quarter net income rose as its fixed income, currencies and commodities trading operation recorded sales that were nearly  $1 billion ahead of year ago levels, driven by rising energy "
World,"AU PRINCE: Floods unleashed by Tropical Storm Jeanne ravaged Haiti, killing more than 622 people in this deeply impoverished Caribbean nation, as well as 18 others elsewhere in the Caribbean."
Sports," Barry Bonds praised his teammates for their clutch play while he's been busy walking all season, then watched them go out and do most of the work Tuesday night."
Sports," Ramon Vazquez and Ramon Hernandez each hit a three run homer for the San Diego Padres, and Adam Eaton beat Los Angeles for the fourth time this season in a 9 4 victory Tuesday night that cut the Dodgers' NL West lead to 1 1/2 games over San Francisco."
Business," U.S. oil prices hovered near  #36;47 a barrel on Wednesday, awaiting data that was expected to show a big drop in fuel stocks in the United States due to weather related disruptions to output and shipments."
Business," U.S. oil prices hovered near  $47 a  barrel on Wednesday, awaiting data that was expected to show a  big drop in fuel stocks in the United States due to  weather related disruptions to output and shipments."
Business," The dollar edged up on Wednesday,  recovering some of the losses it made after the Fed raised U.S.  interest rates as expected but did little to change the  market's view that monetary tightening would continue at a  moderate pace."
Sports,"Pirates reliever Salomon Torres' wild pitch scores the go-ahead run for the Cubs in the 10th inning as Chicago defeats Pittsburgh, 5-4, on Tuesday."
Sports,"The hits just keep on comin' for Ichiro Suzuki. Suzuki collects five hits in the Mariners' 7-3 victory over the Angels on Saturday night, pulling him 14 hits shy of the season record of 257."
World," Barry Bonds praised his teammates for their clutch play while he's been busy walking all season, then watched them go out and do most of the work Tuesday night.    Pedro Feliz matched his career high with four RBIs, and Brett Tomko won his sixth straight decision in the San Francisco Giants' 9 2 victory over the Houston Astros..."
Business,"Although he may face strong competition from rivals outside the company, Walt Disney Co. president and chief operating officer Robert Iger was assured by Disney #39;s board of directors Tuesday "
Business,"The holiday season may not reach 2003 levels but will be up, National Retail Federation says. By Joan Verdon. Hackensack, NJ - The holidays will be slightly less jolly for retailers this year, but they still "
Business,"  The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering charging American International Group for violating federal securities laws, the insurer said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,A FILING WITH the Securities and Exchange Commission shows that AMD has extended its existing deal with IBM. According to Investors.
Sci/Tech,"Prior to the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft set a goal of having 100 million copies distributed through its automatic update (Windows Update downloads not included)."
Sports,"Jason Giambi took a curtain call and Esteban Loaiza got the souvenir ball. For a pair of guys struggling since playing in the all-star game, it was a nice time to break out."
Sci/Tech,"Search marketing is increasingly global, but a local focus is still vital to achieve your goals.  What does it take to have a successful search marketing campaign in Europe?"
Business,Six former Enron and Merrill Lynch executives were accused Tuesday of disguising a \$7 million loan as a sale of energy-producing barges to  quot;help Enron out of a jam quot; and artificially boost its revenue.
Business,"Coles Myer Ltd. Australia #39;s biggest retailer, increased second-half profit by 26 percent after opening fuel and convenience stores, selling more-profitable groceries and cutting costs."
Business,"LOS ANGELES Grocery giant Albertsons says it has purchased Bristol Farms, which operates eleven upscale stores in Southern California."
Sci/Tech,"There is no scientific evidence that mobile phone use or exposure to base stations below internationally accepted levels pose a health risk, radiation authorities in the Nordic countries said on Tuesday."
Sports," Tyler Hamilton, US Olympic time trial cycling champion, had apparently failed tests to detect performance enhancing blood transfusions, his Phonak team said yesterday ."
Sports,"MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 21: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today informed the Bombay High Court that it was cancelling the entire tender process regarding cricket telecast rights as also the conditional deal with Zee TV."
Sports,"com. OK, so there was nobody on first. But there were runners on second and third with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning. And the Red Sox did trail by a run, having already blown "
World," Australian Prime Minister John Howard confirmed Wednesday that the alleged mastermind of the Sept 11, 2001, attacks by al Qaida on the United States was granted a tourist visa to visit Australia only a month before the attacks."
World,"The Friedrich Christian Flick Collection, one of the most significant collections of contemporary art in the world, will be presented to the public for the first time at a large-scale special exhibition, opening on 22 September 2004."
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft's partnership with I.B.M. is an attempt to show that it is moving forward aggressively despite the turmoil created by Oracle's hostile takeover bid.
Sci/Tech,Sony and Nintendo made separate product announcements ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.
World," Filmmaking is still largely a man's domain, if the offerings of the San Sebastian film festival in Spanish and similar events are anything to go by."
World, A group of some 40 fishermen hurled rocks at park rangers who have been blocking the entrance to research stations on the Galapagos Islands in protest of the replacement of their director.
World,"\Brazil, Germany, Japan and India launch a joint bid for permanent seats on the UN Security Council."
World,Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is to hold talks with President Bush in New York on the war against terror.
Business,"For the third time in as many meetings, the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate by a quarter of a point, which experts say sends a message the economy is moving in the right direction at the right speed."
Business,"Investment bank stocks rose Tuesday after Goldman Sachs and Lehman Bros. reported surprisingly strong third-quarter results, indicating that sluggish market conditions this summer did not dent Wall Street earnings."
Business,PeopleSoft (PSFT) CEO Craig Conway isn #39;t about to go down without a fight in his company #39;s takeover tussle with rival Oracle (ORCL).
Sci/Tech,BIG TIN firm Sun is planning a brave new world where computing power is sold as a commodity and spare capacity is flogged off to other companies.
Sci/Tech," The twin Martian robotic rovers Spirit and Opportunity will explore the Red Planet for another six months, NASA said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Verizon Communications on Tuesday launched its Iobi service that merges regular telephone lines with Internet-based features such as voice messages available through e-mail and automatic call forwarding.
Sci/Tech,"A GROUP of scientists from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have issued a joint statement clearing mobile phones from those who accuse them of dosing you with killer radiation."
Sports,"Spiezio made his first major contribution to the Mariners in over three months, driving in four runs in a 7-3 victory over the Anaheim Angels last night."
World," A new wave of drug kingpins is emerging in Colombia  #151; traffickers who operate from the shadows, seeking only profits and avoiding the excesses of previous generations of drug lords, a top intelligence official said."
World,"Reports suggest an Iraqi woman scientist may be freed, as militants reportedly kill a second US hostage."
World," As many as five million deaths are caused by air pollution every year in India, the country's junior Environment and Forest Minister Namo Narayan Meena said."
Business,One of Spain #39;s largest banks will soon be crossing the Mexican border in search of Hispanic customers. BBVA announced Tuesday it plans to buy Laredo National Bancshares for \$850 million.
Sports,"World champion Michael Schumacher arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, along with a host of other Formula One stars, as preparations got underway for the debut of the Chinese Grand Prix."
World,"At the opening of the 59th UN General Assembly, Bush talked up the scheduled elections in the country and talked again of his vision of a democratic Middle East."
World,"The second of two American hostages in Iraq has been beheaded by a militant outfit headed by Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, reports Arabic television channel Aljazeera quoting a statement on a Muslim extremist website."
World, President Pervez Musharraf Musharraf said Monday that Pakistan was committed to ridding the country of terrorist groups and their supporters.
World, Japan's Nikkei average fell for a fifth straight day to hit a one month closing low on Wednesday as key exporters and techs such as Kyocera Corp. extended losses on renewed caution about the country's economic outlook.
Business,The Anglo-Dutch oil firm sets out to woo investors by explaining how it will boost its oil reserves at an analysts' briefing on Wednesday.
Business,Jaguar workers will lobby Ford bosses at the Paris Motor Show over the threatened closure of the Browns Lane plant.
Business,"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2004 economic growth forecast for the region to seven per cent from 6.8 per cent due to surging exports, but cut its 2005 estimate as it sees China #39;s expansion slowing."
Sports,"Cyclist Tyler Hamilton #39;s journey has taken him from the North Shore to the summit of Mount Olympus, but the Marblehead native now faces his greatest challenge as he fights a blood-doping "
World,"The mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks was granted an Australian visa a month before the attacks, using one of 24 aliases that let him slip through the system."
Business,"After winning union acceptance of job cuts, Alitalia gave formal approval Monday to a four-year business plan aimed at saving the near-bankrupt Italian airline from collapse."
Business,"  Martha Stewart must report to prison by Oct. 8, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in granting the celebrity homemaker #39;s request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale."
Business,Walt Disney Co. #39;s board of directors said company President Robert Iger is  quot;the one internal candidate quot; to replace Disney Chief Executive Michael Eisner and that it also will consider outsiders.
Business,"Coles Myer, three years into a five-year turnaround journey, bettered its guidance with a record annual net profit of \$576.5 million on Wednesday and said it was well on the way to meeting its target of \$800 million in fiscal 2006."
Business,"  TD Waterhouse, the retail brokerage arm of Canada #39;s Toronto Dominion Bank, agreed to pay  $2 million Tuesday to settle charges it made illegal cash payments to investment advisers in return for business."
Sci/Tech,Findings in the Martian atmosphere by the European Mars Express spacecraft orbiting the red planet correspond to areas where the US Mars Odyssey spacecraft has detected possible water ice just beneath the surface.
Sci/Tech,"QUESTION: What is the best approach to protecting me from ID theft and related activities? Will a software package work best, or must I go to a hardware firewall?"
Sci/Tech,THE REPUBLIC of Ireland is to block direct dial telephone calls to 13 countries in an effort to crack down on growing internet scams.
Sports,"  Pedro Feliz matched his career high with four RBIs Tuesday, and Brett Tomko won his sixth straight decision in the San Francisco Giants #39; 9 2 defeat of the Houston Astros."
Sports,"singled for Hafner in the 6th. b walked for Young in the 7th. c sacrificed for Young in the 9th. E: Peralta (1), BPhillips (1), Infante (14)."
World,"President Bush stood before an annual gathering of world leaders yesterday and forcefully defended his decision to invade Iraq, urging all "
World,ATTORNEY-General Philip Ruddock has defended Australia #39;s approach to counter-terrorism despite a visa being granted to September 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed.
World,"Australian Prime Minister John Howard tried to reassure nervous Asian neighbors on Tuesday after saying he wanted to strike terror threats at the source, a key difference with opposition Labor before an Oct."
World,An Israeli Labour court ordered tens of thousands of state employees back to work today. But the Histadrut Labour Federation said the workers would continue to strike until their demands are met.
Business,"Australia #39;s biggest retailer, Coles Myer, hopes it has silenced its detractors by posting a record annual profit, which was above its own guidance and market expectations."
Business,"For the second time in a year, telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc. is reducing benefits promised to retirees."
World,"The last time I met Marwan Barghouti, along with other notable Palestinians, I joked how impressive it was to see so many leading minds of the Palestinians together."
World, Anxious Britons awaited news on Wednesday of hostage Kenneth Bigley after his captors in Iraq said they beheaded the second of two Americans being held with him.
World," An explosion rocked a commercial district in western Baghdad on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding 47, authorities said."
Business," Japan's trade surplus in August fell sharply for the first decline in 14 months as higher costs for imported oil combined with weaker export growth, prompting concerns about the country's economic outlook, the finance ministry said."
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open on Wednesday, routing fellow Russian Tatiana Panova 6 1, 6 1."
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard outlined his vision for a fourth term as a new poll showed voters warming to the  quot;soft focus quot; leadership of the opposition Labor Party's Mark Latham.
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to defer prosecution of Computer Associates International Inc.  in its long running investigation of accounting fraud at the software maker, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter."
Business, Japan's Nikkei average fell for a fifth  straight day to hit a one month closing low on Wednesday as key  exporters and techs such as Kyocera Corp. dropped on renewed  caution about the country's economic outlook.
World," LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Anxious Britons awaited news  on Wednesday of hostage Kenneth Bigley after his captors in  Iraq said they beheaded the second of two Americans being held  with him."
Sci/Tech, Advances in genetic testing are straining the sacred bond of confidentiality between doctor and patient as physicians grapple with whether to keep private diagnoses that might also afflict patients' relatives.
Sports,You know who you are. The ones who choose the right path. The ones who perform at a competitive disadvantage. The ones who refuse to alter your bodies with performance-enhancing drugs.
World," November's U.S. presidential election is  the main reason North Korea is stalling over talks on its  nuclear ambitions but there is no need to force the pace, South  Korean President Roh Moo hyun said on Wednesday."
Business,"The Asian Development Bank raises its forecast for regional growth to 7 in 2004, up from an earlier forecast of 6.8."
Sports,"Vijay Singh, who won nine tournaments and more than \$10 million in 2004, was named PGA Tour Player of the Year Monday. Singh was chosen in a vote by his fellow golfers."
World," South Korea completed the deployment of  2,800 troops to Iraq on Wednesday, the defense ministry said as  it lifted a news blackout on the sensitive mission imposed in  the face of anti war demonstrations."
World,"A car bomb explodes in  western Baghdad, causing at least two deaths and much damage, reports say."
World,"Indonesia's Susilo Yudhoyono remains on course to become the country's next president, with 75 of votes counted."
Sci/Tech,"While travelling I like to meet locals. In some countries this is easy, I look different and peole approach me. In other countries people are more reserved. What can I do in the latter case?"
World," A London to Washington flight was diverted to Maine on Tuesday when it was discovered passenger Yusuf Islam   formerly known as singer Cat Stevens   was on a government watch list and barred from entering the country, federal officials said.    United Airlines Flight 919 was en route to Dulles International Airport when the match was made between a passenger and a name on the watch list, said Nico Melendez, a spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration..."
World, Bodies lay in growing piles outside morgues as U.N. peacekeepers planned the first major distribution of food and water Wednesday in this city devastated by floods that have torn apart families and left hungry crowds that have mobbed truckloads of aid...
World," Information on passengers who took a commercial flight within the United States in June will be turned over to the government so it can test a new system for identifying potential terrorists.    People will have a chance to tell the government what they think about the plan during a 30 day comment period, federal officials said on Tuesday..."
Sci/Tech," Belgium's Option <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=OPIN.BR qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">OPIN.BR</A> said on  Wednesday it would launch a new wireless data card targeted at  the U.S. market in November."
Business,Disney Chairman George Mitchell on Tuesday called Chief Operating Officer Robert A. Iger the only internal candidate to replace Michael D. Eisner as chief executive officer but 
Business,"Verizon Wireless, the nation #39;s largest wireless carrier, will not participate in a national 411 wireless phone database, chief executive Dennis Strigl told a US Senate committee on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Despite the best efforts of the Wi-Fi industry to assure companies wireless networking is safe in the workplace, a new survey of executives finds security remains the leading barrier to WLAN adoption."
Sci/Tech,"We have been following the announcements surrounding Tiger Telematic #39;s upcoming Gizmondo for awhile now (for example here and here), but I never realized that NVIDIA would be powering it."
Sports," Mark Bellhorn singled in two runs in the bottom of the ninth as the Red Sox rallied to a 3 2 victory over the Orioles last night, snapping a three game losing streak after nearly blowing the game in the top of the inning."
World,Leaders from the United Nations #39; 191 member states gathered in New York for the beginning of the annual General Debate. Secretary-General Kofi Annan opened the assembly by depicting a bleak world.
World,"an October 9 election, according to a poll trend, as terror fears overshadow a closely fought campaign. repeatedly over the US-led war on Iraq."
Business,"The Federal Reserve yesterday boosted its key interest rate for the third time in as many months, signaling the economy has rebounded from its recent struggles and inflation remains in check."
Business,"Nintendo said yesterday its new flashy handheld game player, the Nintendo DS, will be ready for the all-important holiday shopping season."
Business,"The US Justice Department has agreed to defer prosecution of Computer Associates International Inc. (CA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) in its long-running investigation of accounting fraud "
Business,"THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) said it has raised its GDP growth forecast for China to 8.8 percent from 8.3 percent, but slightly scaled down next year #39;s projection for the world #39;s fastest-growing economy to 8.0 percent from 8.2 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems #39; executives have rarely been known for meekness, but the company #39;s new chief operating officer took a tone of humility while arguing that the company has mended its ways."
Sci/Tech,"Any release from Microsoft brings a lot of questions. But since Windows XP Service Pack 2 came out in August, it has been particularly active."
Sci/Tech,"One of the standard security tactics enterprises apply won #39;t work when defending PCs against threats posed by the image processing flaw found last week in Windows and numerous applications, security experts said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Dublin - Ireland will block direct dial telephone calls to 13 countries, most of them South Pacific islands, in an effort to crack down on growing Internet scams, the country #39;s communications regulator said on Tuesday."
Sports,Attention Red Sox season ticket holders: Those precious postseason tickets could be at risk -- and it has nothing to do with the current state of Tim Wakefield #39;s knuckleball.
Sports, Ichiro went 5 for 5 to break his own rookie mark with his 243rd hit this season as the Mariners overpowered the Angels 7 3 on Tuesday.
Sports,"Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane was on Wednesday charged with assault and criminal damage over an alleged confrontation with a 16-year-old boy, police said."
Sports,UEFA imposes sanctions against AS Roma: Dynamo Kiev was given a 3-0 forfeit victory over AS Roma yesterday by Europe #39;s governing body for the sport.
Sports,"After losing 14 straight in Miami, the Phils, led by Cory Lidle #39;s stellar pitching, triumphed over the Marlins. By Todd Zolecki."
Sports," Barry Bonds praised his teammates for their clutch play while he has been busy walking all season, then watched them go out and do most of the work Tuesday night."
World,President George W. Bush told skeptical foreign leaders and envoys Tuesday that Iraq was on its way to stability and democracy and called for  quot;a new definition of security 
World," Iraqi authorities together with United States forces have decided to free one of only two high profile women prisoners currently in American custody, a ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday."
World,"In this nation beset by violence, disease and environmental devastation, weary relief workers struggled yesterday to gauge the magnitude of the latest disaster "
World,"Imposing UN sanctions against Sudan to force the government to protect the endangered civilians of the war torn Darfur region could backfire with the government withdrawing its cooperation, a British minister said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Masai herders in Kenya have begun cutting fences and marching their livestock onto the private ranchland of white settlers, where wildlife thrives."
Sports,"With a league game against Chelsea on the horizon, Arsenal begin a tough couple of weeks with a vitally important clash against Rosenborg on Tuesday night."
Sci/Tech," The House of Representatives, worried by abuse of Internet age technology, has moved to crack down on video voyeurism by adopting a bill that makes secret production and distribution of pictures of people caught in their  quot;private moments quot; punishable by fines and up to a year in jail."
Sci/Tech," As password breaking mischief by hackers, phishers, and spoofers continues to grow in the consumer PC space, AOL, this week, will offer RSA Security Inc.'s purportedly ironclad password security service to its 23 million customers."
Sci/Tech, A mediator in the Mambo Furthermore open source fracas said Tuesay he is  quot;cautiously optimistic quot; that the two sides can reach a settlement.
Sports,"Curt Schilling lives for this stuff. He was deprived of a win by a bookkeeping necessity. But anyone who witnessed the 3-2 Red Sox triumph knows how superb the big righthander was in this extremely important game, and who was the true  quot;winning quot; pitcher in this sensational contest. Losers of three straight, playing a team that has mystified them this ..."
Sports,"Who knows? Maybe a year from now when Ty Law is playing cornerback for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, or Dallas Cowboys, Eugene Wilson will slip into the starting spot the Patriots had in mind for him all along. But for now, Wilson is content to be part of a defense that has six former No. 1 ..."
Sports,"Chicago Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra expects to return to the lineup tonight after being out since Sept. 11 with a strained groin. Manager Dusty Baker said the plan is to play Garciaparra tonight, rest him for tomorrow's afternoon game, and then start him again Friday in New York.  quot;Hopefully, knock on wood, he can play every game after that, quot; Baker ..."
Sports,"Dodger Adrian Beltre is the third third baseman to hit at least 47 homers. Mike Schmidt hit 48 in 1980, and Eddie Mathews had 47 in 1953."
Sports,"Jason Giambi homered to end the longest slump of his career and Esteban Loaiza finally earned his 100th career victory and first for the Yankees, leading host New York over the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-3, last night."
Sports,"He's been pretty much a forgotten man this season. He was sent to the minors, then went home to Korea, with some wondering whether he'd ever come back and others not caring a hoot if he did."
Sports,"Drew Bledsoe's play may have fallen off since his New England days, but he will always get a mulligan with friends like Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson ."
Sports,Trevor Pryce came into training camp in the best shape of his life. It didn't do him much good.
Sports,"Ryan Ohliger could be forgiven if he erred on the side of caution during Boston College kickoffs. The freshman took over the placekicking duties after Mike Fassel injured a hamstring during the offseason. But instead of shying away from collisions, Ohliger has made two tackles in three games."
Sports,"When Brown opens its Ivy League season Saturday against visiting Harvard, there will be more on the minds of the players and coaching staff than avenging last year's 52-14 loss to the Crimson or trying to end Harvard's four-game winning streak against the Bears."
Business,A Boston developer will break ground today on a North End condominium complex he is marketing as one of the first new residential construction projects in the historic neighborhood in more than a century.
Business,"Are the stars aligning for a grand deal in Kenmore Square? The Boston Red Sox, having sold out every ticket in lovely Fenway Park this season, will soon formally ask the city to approve expanding the occupancy of baseball's smallest park by about 3,500. While John Henry  amp; Co. have been magnificent stewards of a Boston treasure, such an increase ..."
Business,"Delta Air Lines passengers are facing long, hungry hours in the skies after the airline's main food vendor cut off service yesterday because of a contract dispute."
Business,"The state's bid for leadership in the emerging field of nanotechnology got a boost yesterday when the National Science Foundation awarded a \$12.4 million five-year grant to a consortium, led by Northeastern University, to create an engineering center to develop tools and processes for building nanoscale devices."
Business,"American International Group Inc. , the world's largest insurer, said the Securities and Exchange Commission is considering accusing the company of helping PNC Financial Services Group Inc. improperly remove bad loans from its books."
Business,"Housing construction in August jumped to its highest level in five months, a dose of encouraging news for the economy's expansion."
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc. yesterday launched a new \$7.95-a-month messaging and call-forwarding service that lets people get many of the benefits of advanced Internet phone systems, even if they have only conventional telephone lines and dial-up Net access -- or no computer at all."
Business,Oil prices hit a one-month high of \$47 a barrel yesterday as traders worried that US petroleum inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"Martha Stewart must report to prison in less than three weeks, a federal judge ruled yesterday in granting the celebrity homemaker's request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale. Her company's stock surged 12 percent."
Business,Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp. made separate product unveilings yesterday that the video game giants hope will attract more customers ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.
Business,"The board overseeing MFS Institutional Emerging Equities Fund and MFS Institutional Mid Cap Growth Fund has voted to terminate the funds about Oct. 28, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. It did not say why. Mid Cap Growth had about \$17.8 million in net assets June 30; Emerging Equities had \$56 million. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. is the ..."
Business,The first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives opened yesterday with prosecutors charging that the defendants conspired with Wall Street bankers to carry out a sham transaction.
Business,"The county that is home to the Food and Drug Administration took a first step yesterday toward buying prescription drugs from Canada, despite FDA warnings that such a practice would be illegal."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. will push ahead with a marketing alliance and other initiatives in the face of a court ruling that raises the chance that Oracle Corp.'s \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid could succeed, PeopleSoft's chief executive said yesterday."
Business,"Forget foosball. Just like the 40 designers and engineers at IDEO, the firm has to work. The black foam cubes hanging from the ceiling are playful, but they also muffle sound. Spandex eye screens, looking like kites floating above individual work spaces, shield works-in-progress from passersby. Lumasite panels set on wheels, not quite transparent, provide privacy when needed -- then ..."
World,"  An Iraqi extremist group linked to Al Qaeda said yesterday that it had killed a second American hostage, a day after a video recording showed the insurgents beheading another American captive. The group announced the slaying on an Islamist website in a statement laced with threats against the US presence in Iraq."
World,"  President Bush stood before an annual gathering of world leaders yesterday and forcefully defended his decision to invade Iraq, urging all nations to join the United States in rooting out terrorism and establishing democracy in place of oppressive regimes."
World,"  Despite an appearance at the United Nations that was friendlier and more optimistic than any of his previous speeches to the world body, President Bush still faces a skeptical crowd at the UN."
World," The health benefits of regular walking may include helping prevent mental decline and Alzheimer's disease, research in patients aged 70 and up has found, bolstering evidence that exercise needn't be strenuous to be good for you.    There's plenty of evidence that mental exercise, such as crossword puzzles and reading, may reduce Alzheimer's risks, but previous studies on brain benefits from physical exercise had conflicting results..."
World, Tobacco industry lawyers say the government won't be able to prove cigarette makers schemed for decades to deceive the public about smoking hazards and that the industry intends to keep up such bad behavior.    Industry lawyers plan to offer opening arguments in the  $280 billion civil racketeering case against them Wednesday...
Sci/Tech,City will build the world's largest mesh Wi-Fi network to spread Internet access.
Business," It hasn #39;t exactly been a summer of fun for retailers this year    but at least merchants can look forward to a little holiday cheer, an industry group said Wednesday."
Business,"Asian economies are heading for robust economic growth in 2004, followed by a slight slowdown in 2005, the Asian Development Bank has said."
Business,"Housing construction in August jumped to its highest level in five months, a dose of encouraging news for the economy #39;s expansion."
Sci/Tech,"Cami Automotive in Ingersoll will spend \$100 million next year to add production capacity, the first step in what workers hope will be an expansion of jobs."
Sci/Tech,"com September 21, 2004, 3:39 PM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,"Last year: JL Lewis closed with a course-record 62 for a two-stroke victory over Frank Lickliter, Stuart Appleby and Tim Petrovic."
Sports, A fellow who identified himself as Rick Sisler and claimed to be George Sisler #39;s grandson called the Mariners and said he would attend the game last night.
World,"UNITED NATIONSThe United States will stick to its guns in Iraq, despite increasing violence, US President George W. Bush vowed yesterday."
World,"Openly defying the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Iran announced yesterday that it has begun converting large quantities of raw uranium "
World,"Blood swirled in knee-deep flood waters as workers stacked bodies outside the hospital morgue yesterday. Carcasses of pigs, goats, and "
World,NEW YORK: Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has ruled out any talks regarding the re-adjustment of the Line of Control in Kashmir.
Sci/Tech,"British authorities are warning fans of the Apple iPod music player using a companion device called the iTrip is illegal. Made by Griffin Technology and available on eBay for less than \$40, it lets users play "
Sports, Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants can reach the playoffs two ways. They certainly boosted both chances Tuesday night. Brett Tomko won his sixth consecutive decision and San Francisco beat the visiting Houston Astros 9 2 to maintain their wild card lead and move within 1 1/2 games of first place Los Angeles in the NL West.
World," A Kashmiri company with the motto  quot;Dare to Dream quot; is seeking to tap into India's outsourcing boom and give work to jobless youth in the region, scene of one of the world's deadliest revolts."
World," Terror mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed used one of his many aliases to obtain a tourist visa to visit Australia a month before the September 11 attacks in the United States which he plotted, the government said."
Sci/Tech," (Dec 6, 2004) This sweeping view of Saturn #39;s rings shows the incredible detail and grandeur of the system, from the outer F ring to the inner C ring."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average fell on Wednesday  for a fifth straight day, hitting a one month closing low as  key exporters and techs such as Kyocera Corp. fell on renewed  caution about the country's economic outlook."
Sci/Tech,"PowerNow has been included in all Opteron chips that have been on the market since mid May, but the feature cannot be used until instructions are built into the operating system."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. District Judge Kollar-Kotelly, the same judge who threw out the Microsoft break-up ruling, and backed the feds in the Gitmo case, issued a 157-page ruling today which rejects 15 of the 19 federal rules implementing the two year old US campaign finance law. While the ruling does not affect the law's key prohibition against large donations to political parties (known as ""soft money"") it does seem to create some uncertainty for political fund-raising, with only six weeks to go until the elections."
World,"Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is considered a steady, broadly educated man who supports the secular tradition of Indonesia."
Sci/Tech,One would think being part of a cartel that controls 75 of the dynamic random access memory market would be enough clout to help turn a profit.
Business,"  Oil prices bounded higher for the fourth day in a row yesterday, with further declines in US supply expected as petroleum producers disrupted by hurricane Ivan continue to regroup."
Business,  Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp. made separate product announcements yesterday that the video game giants hope will attract more customers ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.
Business,"Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. said fiscal third-quarter earnings rose more than expected, led by gains in bond and commodities trading and higher fees from mergers and acquisitions advice."
Business,  Spanish bank BBVA (BBV) on Tuesday said it has agreed to buy privately held Laredo National Bancshares of Texas for  $850 million.
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment, the game unit of Sony, will roll out worldwide a new, smaller version of the PlayStation 2 game console from the start of November, company President Ken Kutaragi said."
Sci/Tech,"com September 21, 2004, 5:30 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"NASA, Canadian, and European satellites have observed worrying increases in the flow of glaciers into the open ocean, following the breakup of ice shelves in Antarctica."
Sci/Tech,"September 20, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- According to a report published Friday by Internet research firm Netcraft (netcraft."
Sports,David Beckham scored a free-kick as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 1-0 in its first match under new coach Mariano Garcia Remon to go to the top of Spanish soccer #39;s Primera Liga.
Sports,"After taking a haymaker that deprived them of victory when they were one strike away, the Boston Red Sox refused to stay down. They bounced right back in the last of the ninth, pulling "
Sports," Ichiro Suzuki has had a great season, but it had to be said   the major league single season hits record was sliding away."
World,  US President George W. Bush yesterday scolded the United Nations for failing to join his crackdown on  quot;murderers.
World,"Defying a key demand set by 35 countries, Iran announced yesterday it has started converting raw uranium into the gas needed for enrichment, a process that can be used to make nuclear bombs."
World,"JERUSALEMIsrael #39;s military arsenal is poised to receive a windfall of 5,000  quot;smart bombs quot; from the United States in a new package of military aid, according to Pentagon documents."
Business,Crude oil futures were little changed close to a one-month high on concern Russian exports will be disrupted after utilities cut some power supplies to OAO Yukos Oil Co.
Business,"Shell Canada outlined \$4 billion worth of expansions and de-bottlenecking at its Athabasca Oil Sands Project yesterday. The work will eventually bring the project to 500,000 barrels per day in production."
Sports," Red Sox 3, Orioles 2: At Boston, Mark Bellhorn singled in two runs in the bottom of the ninth as the Red Sox snapped a three game losing streak after nearly blowing the game in the top of the inning."
Sports,"At Miami, Cory Lidle took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Ryan Madson escaped a jam, and the Philadelphia Phillies ended two years of frustration in Florida by beating the Marlins."
Sports,Legends are everywhere these days if you believe the media. We journalists are so fond of hyperbole that we elevate everyone who is anyone up to the level of genius.
Sports,"  Nothing fazes the Minnesota Twins. Threatened with contraction three years ago, they ran away with the AL Central title."
World,Officials in New Delhi are cross about a Time magazine story that says that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will offer territorial concessions on Kashmir to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf when they meet in New York Friday.
Sci/Tech, City will build the world's largest mesh Wi Fi network to spread Internet access.
Business, U.S. Treasury prices drifted lower on  Wednesday but trade was subdued as the market pondered the  scale of interest rate hikes a day after the Federal Reserve  delivered its third straight rate increase.
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  demolished fellow Russian Tatiana Panova 6 1, 6 1 to advance to  the quarter finals of the China Open on Wednesday."
World," The United States has released 11 Afghans  held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba on suspicion of Taliban links  after a request from President Hamid Karzai, an Afghan official  said on Wednesday."
World," South Korea sees no need to rush into a  further round of talks on the North's nuclear weapons  ambitions, President Roh Moo hyun said on Wednesday."
World,"The government in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state holds an emergency meeting after raids by the ""Taleban"" militia leave four dead."
World,The Bush administration has proposed reducing the value of subsidized-housing vouchers in New York City and some urban areas of New England.
World," A cow in southern Italy has tested positive for mad cow disease, raising to 124 the number of cases detected in the country since testing began in 2001, the Health Ministry said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The number of Iranian bloggers passes 10,000 as internet users seek to protest against media censorship."
World," The United States has released 11 Afghans held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba on suspicion of Taliban links after a request from President Hamid Karzai, an Afghan official said on Wednesday."
World, An Al Qaeda linked group in Iraq holding Briton Kenneth Bigley has renewed a threat to kill him unless London meets the kidnappers' demands.
Business," The U.S. Justice Department has agreed  to defer prosecution of Computer Associates International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> in its long running investigation of accounting fraud at  the software maker, several publications reported on Wednesday,  citing unnamed sources."
Business, A top Merrill Lynch official is due to  testify on Wednesday over a 7.5 million pound ( $13.4 million)  sex discrimination lawsuit brought against the U.S. based  investment bank by former executive Stephanie Villalba.
Sports,BASEBALL Arizona (NL): Signed a two-year player development agreement with Tennessee (Southern).
Sports,Vitali Klitschko stood at a podium in Las Vegas Friday holding a clone of the belt that Jack Dempsey once wore. It was one of the Ring magazine belts that the publication awards to its recognized champions.
Business,"Bowing to pressure from investors, Disney #39;s board of directors said yesterday that it expects to name a successor to embattled Disney chief Michael Eisner by next June."
Sci/Tech,"AMD and IBM have extended their chip-manufacturing technology agreement for another three years according to investors.com. The previous deal, signed in 2002, was due to run out next year."
Sci/Tech,"The executive who leads Microsoft #39;s government sales effort is leaving to become CEO of a telecommunications company, the software maker said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Aimed at enabling new levels of interactive content not previously possible on mobile phones, PDAs and other handheld devices, Nvidia has unveiled its GoForce 3D 4500 3D wireless media processor (WMP), which allows mobile content developers to create 3D "
Sci/Tech,"The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced 33 new projects from its \$30 million Cyber Trust program, including two new cybersecurity research centers that will focus on eliminating plagues of Internet worms and viruses and on building better "
Sports,"In this, the Summer of Vince Carter #39;s Discontent, Raptors GM Rob Babcock finds himself in a difficult, but not unique position, dealing with a recalcitrant star who wants nothing less than a change of venue to kick-start a career that #39;s gone dormant and a "
Sports,That summed up NHL commissioner Gary Bettman #39;s appearance on a special segment of CBC #39;s The National with Peter Mansbridge last night.
World,"A car bomb attack Wednesday in Baghdad targeting Iraqi police recruits has killed at least five people and wounded at least 47 others, Iraqi police said."
World,"About 2,800 South Korean troops have completed deployment to northern Iraq to become the third largest coalition partner after the United States and Britain, officials said Wednesday."
World," quot;We acted against the heads of Hamas ... in a way we found right at the right time when it was convenient for us, quot;. Sharon said on Wednesday."
World,"A US soldier was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan #39;s eastern Paktia province this week on the same day two servicemen died in neighboring Paktika, the US military said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, A proposal for a wireless phone directory raises concerns in Congress.
Sci/Tech, Craig Conway said at PeopleSoft's annual users conference that his company will not surrender to Oracle.
Sci/Tech," A 15 year plan would restore salt marshes and mudflats for migrating salmon at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, more than 100 years after the farmland was drained and diked."
World,A major criminal network arranging fake marriages in Britain is smashed by the Immigration Service.
World,"Scientists are hoping that ""playing"" a tiny guitar string will be able to help weigh molecules to discover more about them."
World,"Iraq promised today to release one of two high-profile women prisoners, but officials denied the decision was linked to demands by militants."
Business,"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines from 5 to 5.5, it was learned Wednesday."
Business,"Christmas can #39;t come soon enough for the nation #39;s retailers, but this year, it also might not come strong enough. High energy costs, rising interest rates, and consumer unease about threats "
Business, You soon may be able to dial 411 to find a cell phone numbers as well as traditional land line phone information. Six of the seven largest wireless carriers 
Business,"Oil major Total SA has signed a draft agreement to purchase a 25 percent stake, plus one share, in the privately held Russian gas producer Novatek, the French company announced Wednesday."
World,"While most of the country #39;s attention has been focused on Iraq, a human-rights crisis has been unfolding in north Africa. In Darfur, Sudan, more than 50,000 people have been killed and 1.2 million displaced "
World,"A car bomb exploded outside a restaurant in a busy commercial area of Baghdad on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 40, police and hospital officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are hoping that ""playing"" a tiny guitar string will be able to help weigh molecules to find out what they are."
Sci/Tech,"As motorways become more and more clogged up with traffic, a new generation of flying cars will be needed to ferry people along skyways."
Sci/Tech,A proposal for a wireless phone directory raises concerns in Congress.
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell will invest \$15 billion (8 billion pounds) a year in 2004/06 to boost reserves and production, as it tries to draw a line under a reserves scandal that rocked the group."
Sports,Pakistan won the toss and unsurprisingly chose to bowl first as they and West Indies did battle at the Rose Bowl today for a place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against hosts England.
Sports,Jordan have confirmed that Timo Glock will replace Giorgio Pantano for this weekend #39;s Chinese GP as the team has terminated its contract with Pantano.
World,"Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt will resume discussions today on a plan to allow DHL Worldwide Express to add night flights from Brussels after suffering minor injuries in a car accident, his spokesman said."
World," Amid rising ethnic tensions in the North Caucasus, thousands on Tuesday took to the streets of Grozny, the Chechen capital, to protest the proposed pardon of a Russian army colonel who murdered a young Chechen woman."
Sci/Tech,More weaknesses appear in the Diebold electronic voting system that activists say could be used to rig the November election. The company says auditing procedures would catch any vote fraud. By Kim Zetter.
Sci/Tech,Lawmakers believe the analog TV spectrum can be put to much better use and can generate billions in auctions to telecom companies. So Congress is considering paying Americans to ditch over-the-air analog TV and switch to digital. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.
Sci/Tech,"The Department of Homeland Security is looking for some live data to feed its new Secure Flight watch-list system, so it will order airlines to fork over a months' worth of passenger itineraries. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"An army needs water to operate, but it's a pain to tote the stuff around. So Darpa is looking at ways to pull it out of thin air. By Noah Shachtman."
Sci/Tech,"Bloggers force CBS News to admit to a serious mistake, and journalists recoil from the thought of so much scrutiny of their work. But isn't this exactly what we need to get better-quality news? Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,Music fans are miffed about a court decision that says musicians must get permission to sample tunes even if the remix bears no resemblance to the original. An activist group is sponsoring a remix project based upon the clip in question. By Katie Dean.
Sci/Tech,"A leading internet credit card processor is under siege by a denial-of-service attack, slowing its servers and leaving many customers high and dry. By Noah Shachtman."
Business," The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to defer prosecution of Computer Associates International Inc.  in its long running investigation of accounting fraud at the software maker, several publications reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Canada is offering to send up to 500 observers to Ukraine for that country's re run election Dec. 26.
Business, U.S. Treasury prices drifted lower on Wednesday but trade was subdued as the market pondered the scale of interest rate hikes a day after the Federal Reserve delivered its third straight rate increase.
World," After two years, the United States and the United Nations had hoped to take the spotlight off the bitterly divisive war in Iraq. It didn't happen. At the opening of the U.N. General Assembly, President Bush and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan sparred over the war that can't escape the headlines."
Business,UK insurer Norwich Union announces plans to move 950 jobs to India and Sri Lanka  over the coming year.
Business,"Higher ingredient prices and restructuring costs pushed General Mills #39; first-quarter earnings down 19 percent, the cereal giant reported Tuesday."
Business,"Britain #39;s largest insurer Aviva says it will move 950 jobs to low cost centres in India and Sri Lanka in 2005 and it plans to have up to 7,000 people working in offshore centres by the end of 2007."
Sci/Tech,"Some Antarctic glaciers are flowing seaward five times faster than they did just two years ago, increasing concerns about rises in sea levels resulting from the warming of Earth #39;s polar caps."
Sci/Tech,"If you think Americans are pet-crazy, consider new research that finds ancient Egyptians embalmed their animals with as much care as they did humans."
Sci/Tech,"Additionally, mobile devices powered by the new 3D WMP will be able to synthesize realistic environments with objects that behave according to complex physics and intelligent characters with true-to-life personalities."
Sports,"The Chicago Fire has won the US Open tournament three times in its first six seasons, and Jesse Marsch has been involved in all those titles."
World,Democrat John Kerry said Tuesday that President Bush  #39; #39;didn #39;t talk reality at the United Nations #39; #39; and pressed him to answer questions about policies that Kerry said have made Iraq a violent mess.
World,"PARIS : Floods in Haiti have killed 600 people and left 1,000 others missing and presumed dead, Prime Minister Gerard Latortue told French radio."
World,"by our Internet desk, 22 September 2004. Former Indonesian security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his advisers are moving ahead with preparations to assume the presidency, discussing policy plans and "
World,Crisis talks to keep the European hub of international shipper DHL and thousands of jobs in Belgium have been thrown into chaos after Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt suffered injuries in a car crash.
World," The world must recognize Iran's right to enrich uranium for fueling power stations, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said on Wednesday, responding to a U.N. call for Iran to suspend enrichment related activities."
World," Terror suspects arrested for allegedly planning simultaneous bombings of the Italian Embassy and other targets in Beirut received funding from extremist cells in Europe, Lebanon's Interior Ministry said Wednesday."
World, Six members of the same family were hanged in Egypt after being convicted for the revenge killing of 22 members of a rival family two years ago.
World, Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq won the toss and elected to bat in their ICC Champions Trophy semi final against West Indies at the Rose Bowl here.
Sports," Who are the real Seattle Seahawks? The team that flattened opponents in the opening weeks of the season? Or the team that fell flat in last weekend's 38 9 loss to Buffalo? Coach Mike Holmgren can't say, but he knows it's time to get serious."
Business," U.S. shares were seen opening a touch  weaker on Wednesday as markets mull the Federal Reserve's  cautious assessment of the economy and await third quarter  results Morgan Stanley <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> and Bear Stearns <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BSC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BSC.N</A>."
World," The world must recognize Iran's right to  enrich uranium for fueling power stations, Iranian President  Mohammad Khatami said on Wednesday, responding to a U.N. call  for Iran to suspend enrichment related activities."
Business,"Aviva PLC, Britain #39;s biggest insurance company, said Wednesday it will create about 950 offshore jobs in India and Sri Lanka next year to service its UK operations."
Business,PeopleSoft will include free copies of IBM #39;s WebSphere middleware products with every set of its applications sold. Both companies will market the joint products and will collaborate to improve future interoperability.
Business,"  Outlining an expectation for higher oil prices and increasing demand, Royal Dutch/Shell on Wednesday said it #39;s lifting project spending to  $45 billion over the next three years."
Business," Walt Disney #39;s board of directors on Tuesday said it will consider both external and internal candidates to replace outgoing chief executive Michael Eisner, and that it plans to find a successor by June 2005."
Business, Just one day after an Australian government inquiry handed down a damning report on James Hardie Industries NV #39;s (JHX) inadequate funding for victims 
Sci/Tech,"Following the announcement earlier this week that Betrusted and TruSecure are to merge, John Becker, chief executive of the resultant security services company, Cybertrust, talked to Jaikumar Vijayan."
Sci/Tech,"More than twenty five people have died after a car bomb exploded in a busy commercial area outside a restaurant in west Baghdad. Husayn al-Shammari, an Iraqi journalist, told Aljazeera:  quot;A car bomb detonated "
Sci/Tech,Cisco has lifted the lid on two remote backup and disaster recovery products targeted at the growing number of companies building long-distance links between datacentres.
Sports,"Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton, whose name has become synonymous with resilience and grit, could lose his gold medal and be banned for two years after blood tests showed evidence of banned transfusions."
Sports," Mark Bellhorn singled in two runs in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday night as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 3 2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, snapping a three game losing streak."
World,"SEOUL : South Korea #39;s defense ministry said it had completed the deployment of around 2,800 troops on a relief and rehabilitation mission to northern Iraq."
World," The ashes of legendary actor Marlon Brando were spread in Tahiti and Death Valley, according to a newspaper report.    A memorial service for Brando, who died of lung failure at age 80 on July 1, was held at the home of Hollywood producer Mike Medavoy and was attended by Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson and Sean Penn, the Los Angeles Times reported in Wednesday editions..."
Business, U.S. shares were seen opening a touch weaker on Wednesday as markets mull the Federal Reserve's cautious assessment of the economy and await third quarter results Morgan Stanley  and Bear Stearns .
Sports,"Barry Bonds will have two more seasons to break Hank Aaron #39;s career home-run record with the San Francisco Giants, who decided Tuesday to drop their right to void the final year of his contract."
Sports,Kim Byung-hyun officially rejoined the Boston Red Sox for the stretch run on Tuesday and has a shot at making the teams post-season roster if he impresses on the mound over the final two weeks of the MLB season.
Sports,"The oldest annual US team sports competition that includes professionals is not in baseball, or football or basketball or hockey. It #39;s in soccer."
World," Royal Dutch/Shell announced plans to boost investment in exploration and production, making the replacement of its reserves a top priority as it seeks to restore battered investor confidence."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he will submit his Gaza withdrawal plan for parliamentary approval by early November, despite mounting opposition to his proposal to uproot thousands of Jewish settlers from their homes."
Sci/Tech," As PeopleSoft Chief Executive Craig Conway tried to rally customer support Tuesday, even he had to admit that Oracle's  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid is haunting his company."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices crept higher on  Wednesday, with long dated bonds benefiting from the view that  higher U.S. interest rates will help keep inflation under  control."
Business," The dollar struggled up from a one month  low against the euro on Wednesday after the U.S. central bank  raised interest rates, as expected, but indicated little rush  for more aggressive hikes in the coming months."
Business,"The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate another quarter- percentage point Tuesday, continuing its campaign to gradually remove the cheap money stimulus that it used to help jump-start the recovery from the 2001 recession."
Business,Dutch oil giant Shell will attempt to restore investors #39; faith in its strategy at a briefing for oil analysts on Wednesday.
Business,Bob Carr may be forced to appear at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption this afternoon hoping he will be let off with a black mark and a spank over some intemperate 
Sci/Tech,"NISQUALLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Wash. -- Farmland that was drained and diked more than 100 years ago would turn back into salt marshes and mudflats for migrating salmon under a 15-year plan for the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge."
Sports,"Arlington, Texas -- The A #39;s didn #39;t request any additional security at Ameriquest Field on Tuesday, but there appeared to be extra security in place, anyway, a precaution after last week #39;s incident at the Coliseum in which Rangers reliever Frank Francisco "
World,The federal government has defended its visa checking processes after it was revealed that September 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was granted a tourist visa in 2001.
Sci/Tech,"Google's planning to greatly expand the editorial guidelines it publishes online, providing everyone a better idea of what it accepts on the advertising front."
Business,Insurance giant Norwich Union has announced plans to move its business to India in a move which will lead to compulsory redundancies in Britain.
Business,"Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, which agreed to buy Laredo National Bancshares Inc. for \$850 million, plans to keep Chairman Gary Jacobs in place at the Texas- based lender and to back his expansion strategy."
Sports,"With one stroke of a white-out brush, Barry Bonds got the security he sought and the Giants ensured their marquee attraction will be around two more years."
World," South Korea sees no need to rush into a further round of talks on the North's nuclear weapons ambitions, President Roh Moo hyun said on Wednesday."
World," Truckers drove into Manipur on Wednesday under troop protection, despite fears of attacks by protesters trying to impose a 16 day blockade, police said."
Business," Eastman Kodak Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EK.N</A> on Wednesday  backed its near and long term profit forecasts, saying sales of  digital products are growing faster than expected and helping  to offset rapidly declining sales of its traditional film  business."
Business," U.S. shares were seen opening slightly  weaker on Wednesday as oil prices held near the  $47 a barrel  level, while investors cooled to the Federal Reserve's   assessment of the economy."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  rose last week as 30 year mortgage rates eased to their lowest  level since early April, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sports," The story leads the TV news, and everyone  from schoolchildren to the prime minister is talking about it."
World,An Iraqi official today said the government will release one of two women scientists being held prisoner for working on Saddam Husseins chemical weapons program.
Business,"Interstate Bakeries Corp. (IBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy after struggling with more than \$1.3 billion in debt and weak demand for bread products "
Business,"Britain #39;s largest insurer Aviva says it plans to have moved up to 7,000 UK jobs to low-cost centres in Asia by the end of 2007, the final figure in its controversial programme to shift jobs offshore."
Business,based Braun Consulting #39;s shares soared Tuesday after news that the professional services firm will be acquired by Minneapolis based Fair Isaac for  $30 million.
Business,"PARIS : French oil group Total said it had signed an agreement to acquire a 25 percent stake plus one additional share in Russian natural gas producer Novatek, without disclosing the financial terms of the deal."
Sports,"Dutchman Robert Doornbos will drive Jordans third car in Friday testing for the rest of the season. He takes over from Timo Glock, who has replaced the axed Giorgio Pantano in one of the teams race seats (see separate story)."
Sports,"It #39;s not all bitterness and resentment in Raptorland these days. While Vince Carter has demanded to be traded, Rafer Alston was expressing his joy yesterday at being back in Toronto."
World,Turkey #39;s main opposition Republican People #39;s Party (CHP) called for the Turkish Parliament (TBMM) to convene for an emergency meeting on Septembers 28th to ready the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) by October 6th.
World," The brother of a British engineer held hostage in Iraq said there was a  quot;glimmer of hope quot; after the Iraqi justice ministry pledged to release a female Iraqi scientist, one of two women whose freedom had been demanded by the kidnappers."
Sci/Tech, A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday backed a  #36;94 billion 2005 spending bill which included an extra  #36;800 million to fund space projects next year.
Business,French finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy unveils a budget with a promise to bring the deficit under control and high-profile tax breaks.
World,"Price and coverage are the key issues affecting mobile users, a survey of European consumers finds."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone giant Vodafone says it will introduce 10 new 3G handsets, many of which will be useable in both Europe and Japan."
Business," Oil prices hit  $47 a barrel yesterday, the highest level in a month, as China showed no let up in its strong import growth and US Gulf producers reported damage to offshore rigs from Hurricane Ivan."
Business,"NEW DELHI: Hit by high crude oil prices and poor monsoon, India #39;s economic growth is expected to slow down to 6.5 percent in 2004-05 fiscal, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report said on Wednesday."
Business,"Lucent Technologies Inc., one of the world #39;s biggest telecommunications equipment makers, is planning additional cuts in retiree health-care benefits, according to a published report Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Electronics giant Sony launched a slimmed-down version of its best-selling PlayStation 2 computer games console today. The new PS2 is half the weight 
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems has added two products to its award-winning Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Intelligent directors and fabric switches optimized for transporting storage area network (SAN) traffic outside of the data center, which make them ideally "
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices and IBM will work together to devise chip-manufacturing technology for three additional years, a deal that will bring about a quarter of a billion to IBM over four years and give AMD access to cutting-edge chip inventions."
Sci/Tech," Fabless graphics chip company Nvidia Corp. has launched a graphics processor intended for mobile applications. The  #39;GoForce 3D 4500 #39; performs geometry processing, has a 40 bit color processing pipeline "
World,"Tropical Storm Jeanne claimed at least 556 lives in Haiti over the weekend.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo). HAVANA, Sept. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- With the death toll in Haiti by Tropical Storm Jeanne rising to nearly 700 "
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reacted skeptically on Wednesday to a redeployment of Syrian troops in Lebanon, saying that the move did not mean any real change in Syrian policy."
World,"An initiative from the former top military commander in the Northern Caucasus, Ulyanovsks regional governor Vladimir Shamanov, to pardon Yuri Budanov, the convicted of murderer of a Chechen woman, has driven President Putin into an ideological and "
World,"The Bank of England #39;s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep interest rates steady at 4.75 percent earlier this month, but analysts say another "
Sci/Tech, Kent Thexton  took a gamble when he crossed the Atlantic to become co-CEO of Seven. But the notion of the cell phone as gateway to the Internet  isn't the easy sell it was on the other side of the pond.
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co., battling to avert bankruptcy, said the Russian government may be considering ways to settle a \$7.5 billion tax bill without taking over the company #39;s biggest oil-producing unit."
Business," Eastman Kodak Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EK.N</A> on Wednesday  backed its near and long term profit forecasts, saying sales of  digital products, such as cameras and medical imaging, are  growing faster than expected and helping to offset rapidly  declining sales of its traditional film business."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  rose, spurred by a rise in mortgage refinancings last week as  30 year mortgage rates eased to their lowest level since early  April, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business, The brokerage firm and investment bank will report its  third-quarter earnings before the market opens. The stock  closed at \$ 90.09 on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange.  
World,"The average African is worse off now than during the colonial era, says the brother of South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki."
World,Police make about 100 arrests in a major operation against mafia gangs in Italy. 
Business,"_ An alleged side deal between Enron Corp. and Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. in 1999 shows how Enron was willing to employ suspect financial practices to meet lofty earnings targets, prosecutors said."
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co., the world #39;s largest maker of photographic film, said Wednesday it expects sales of digital products and services to grow at an annual rate of 36 percent between 2003 and 2007, above prior growth rate estimates of 26 percent between 2002 "
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc., which is fighting a hostile takeover bid from Oracle Corp., on Tuesday announced an alliance with IBM that may help ease the worries of potential customers."
Business,"TOKYO Mitsubishi Motors, Japan #39;s only unprofitable automaker, is seeking a partner to revive a finance unit that was responsible for more than half of a record operating loss in North America in the year to last March."
Business,"The Islamic Bank of Britain, which will give the UKs 1.8 million Muslims access to a British bank which is operated in accordance with the principles "
Business," Interstate Bakeries Corp.  on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy after struggling with more than  #36;1.3 billion in debt and weak demand for bread products, brought on by the popularity of low carbohydrate diets."
Business," Eastman Kodak Co.  on Wednesday backed its near and long term profit forecasts, saying sales of digital products, such as cameras and medical imaging, are growing faster than expected and helping to offset rapidly declining sales of its traditional film business."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Wednesday renewed his threat to remove Yasser Arafat, saying the Palestinian president would ""get what he deserves."""
Business," FedEx Corp., the world's top air express shipper, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings more than doubled on strong revenue growth in its international, ground and freight services."
Sci/Tech,"As Internet giants step into the crowded online music arena, some are banking on a new weapon to help attack market leader Apple Computer: instant messaging."
Sci/Tech,"Sun has a laudable vision of the future of utility computing, where organisations with extra processing power can sell it back to a computing grid in the same manner that homes with solar panels can sell power back to the electrical power grid."
Sci/Tech,"Russia will launch a three-man crew to the International Space Station on Oct. 11, two days later than initially scheduled due to problems with the docking system, Itar-Tass news agency reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has awarded Northrop Grumman a \$400m contract to co-design the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (Jimo) space probe - slated for a rendevouz with Jovian moons Callisto, Europa and Ganymede some time after 2012."
Sports,"Jenson Button #39;s Formula One future looks likely to be decided by a meeting in Milan on October 16, the Williams team said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Forget this wacky, complicated wild-card puzzle. The Giants ought to go for the whole kit and caboodle now and make things simple."
Sports," Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps, Aaron Peirsol, Natalie Coughlin and Amanda Beard head US rosters released Tuesday for next months short course world championships."
Business, The dollar fought back from one month lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Wednesday as investors viewed its sell off in the wake of the Federal Reserve's verdict on interest rates as overdone.
World,Bodies remained in the streets and in growing piles outside morgues in a Haitian city that has been devastated by floods that have torn apart families and left hungry crowds mobbing truckloads of aid.
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Wednesday dismissed Syrian moves towards redeployment in Lebanon.  quot;We are not seeing any significant change in the Syrian position, quot; he told Israel Radio."
World,"So began an interview of Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, who took time out to speak to ABC #39;s Peter Jennings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York last night."
World,Iraqi authorities say at least six people were killed and more than 50 others wounded in a car bomb explosion in a commercial district in western Baghdad Wednesday.
World,"Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and EU executives, when they meet in Brussels tomorrow, will test each other #39;s limits in a row over Turkey #39;s delay in reforming its penal code prompted by the premier #39;s insistence on criminalizing adultery."
World, European Union (EU) officials agreed in principle to lift an arms embargo on Libya after pressure from Italy.
World," A row over Indian TV rights, which threatens a test series next month with world champion Australia, is heading back to court after jilted broadcaster Zee Telefilms filed a petition in the Supreme Court on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) said it will commercially launch its high speed third generation (3G) mobile service within months, putting it at the forefront of Southeast Asian telecoms firms looking to roll out the technology."
Business," FedEx Corp., the world's top  air express shipper, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings more  than doubled on strong revenue growth in its international,  ground and freight services."
World, A Texas grand jury on Tuesday indicted three political fundraisers with ties to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R Texas) for allegedly funneling illegal corporate campaign donations to Republican candidates for state office.
Business, The dollar fought back from one month  lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Wednesday as investors  viewed its sell off in the wake of the Federal Reserve's  verdict on interest rates as overdone.
Business," ConAgra Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAG.N</A> on Wednesday  posted lower quarterly profit due to higher ingredient costs  and the sale of its chicken and agricultural products  businesses."
Business," U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley on  Wednesday said quarterly profit fell amid reduced trading  revenue, reflecting the impact of sluggish markets this summer."
Business," Oil prices hovered below  $47 a barrel on  Wednesday, awaiting U.S. data that was expected to show a big  drop in fuel stocks after Hurricane Ivan disrupted operations."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  on Wednesday renewed his threat to remove Yasser Arafat, saying  the Palestinian president would ""get what he deserves."""
Business,"TSA will collect domestic passenger records for June 2004; data will be used to test program aiming to hunt for terrorists. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,The Inland Revenue pays out nearly 1m compensation to people who have suffered because of tax credit errors or delays.
Business,"United States Steel Corp. will return to the former site of the historic Homestead Works steel plant, once the epicenter of labor-management relations that exploded more than a century ago when Pinkerton agents "
World,Sixteen Hindus are charged with the murder of 12 Muslims in one of the most notorious incidents in riots in India two years ago.
World,Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants can reach the playoffs two ways. They certainly boosted both chances Tuesday night...
World,"WABASHA, Minn. - With a State Patrol airplane overhead, a motorcyclist hit the throttle and possibly set the informal record for the fastest speeding ticket in Minnesota history: 205 mph..."
World," Stocks are seen moving lower at the open Wednesday as investors come to grips with the Federal Reserve hiking its key rates by a quarter point to 1.75 percent.    Dow Jones futures fell 14 points recently, while Nasdaq futures were down 2.50 points and S P futures dropped 1.80 points..."
World," Iraqi officials recovered a decapitated corpse in western Baghdad on Wednesday and turned it over to the United States, which was investigating if it was the body of kidnapped American Jack Hensley   purportedly slain the day before by al Qaida linked militants.    The discovery came as Iraq's Justice Ministry promised to release one of two high profile women prisoners..."
World,The Iraqi government said it would release one of the female prisoners whose freedom is being demanded by Islamic militant kidnappers who are threatening to kill a third Western hostage.
World,"At least 10 Afghans, including a nomad leader who fought with the Taliban, have been released from a U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, officials said Wednesday."
Business,"A new report says developing Asian economies are expected to enjoy stronger growth despite high oil prices. However, the report warns, a slowdown in China could hurt its neighbors."
Business,Express shipping giant FedEx Corp. on Wednesday reported that first-quarter earnings more than doubled on sharply higher revenue and average daily package volumes to meet Wall Street expectations.
Business,"Norwich Union is to offshore 950 jobs to India and Sri Lanka next year, with the loss of work in Norwich and York. The insurance giant said it will do all it can to minimise compulsory redundancies by redeploying staff to alternative jobs."
Business,But stock of major oil company falls on disappointment it did not extend stock buyback program. LONDON (Reuters) - Scandal-hit oil company Royal Dutch/Shell said Wednesday it will invest \$15 billion a year 
Business,Vodafone has increased the competition ahead of Christmas with plans to launch 10 handsets before the festive season. The Newbury-based group said it will begin selling the phones in November.
Business,"LONDON, September 22 (newratings.com) - Total SA (PFP.PSE) is planning to acquire a 25 stake plus one share in the largest privately held Russian gas company, Novatek, in a deal expected to be valued at about \$1 billion."
Sci/Tech,AMD and IBM are extending a deal which has seen them co-operating on chip-making technology since 2002. The deal was due to end next year it will now run until December 2008.
Sports,Zee TV today filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking quashing of BCCI #39;s decision to set aside the cricket telecast rights given to it.
World,"Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf, who took power in a bloodless coup in 1999 on the grounds he could provide stable democracy, is strongly hinting he will not step down as army chief at the end of this year as promised."
Sci/Tech,Direct dial telephone calls from Ireland to 13 other countries are to be blocked because of an internet fraud.
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Spencer Swartz</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc. will push ahead\with a new marketing alliance with IBM and other initiatives\despite a recent court ruling that bolstered Oracle Corp.'s\\$7.7-billion hostile bid to acquire the company, PeopleSoft's\CEO said on Tuesday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"For the second time in a year, telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc. is reducing benefits promised to thousands of its retirees."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Contract electronics manufacturer\Jabil Circuit Inc. <JBL.N> on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit\that more than doubled on stronger demand for computers,\cellphones and other electronic products.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Adelphia Communications Corp., the nation's fifth-largest cable television operator, plans to sell its assets in seven geographic clusters as it emerges from bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly a year since it was sold by Vivendi Universal to private investors, online retailer eMusic has undergone a facelift that includes a panel of music critics to help users comb its trove of independent music."
Sci/Tech,"  Cool your product from 22 C to 2 C in just two minutes with no electricity, simply by 100 natural evaporation, using an advanced simulation technique from Europe's Ariane launcher.     ""We have managed to develop a controlled fast cooling system, without the use of outside energy, where the temperature drops 70 times faster than in a standard refrigerator,"" says Fadi Khairallah, founder of Thermagen, the company behind this innovation..."
Sci/Tech,"Drilling is a messy business. Drilling fluid is anything but sterile. For most drilling applications, that's no problem. But when astronauts drill for life on Mars, they need to be sure that the bacteria they find really do come from underground."
Sci/Tech,"General Mills is among a host of companies that have expanded services for working mothers beyond just maternity leave and flexible hours, according to Working Mother magazine, which released its 19th annual list Tuesday of the 100 best companies for working mothers."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) has reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice under which the company will pay compensation to shareholders and open its accounts to monitoring by an independent third party, in return for the DOJ deferring prosecution in its investigation of accounting fraud at the company, U.S. newspaper reports said Wednesday."
Business,"Americans made more payments electronically than with checks in 2003, making it the first year electronic transactions surpassed paper payments, according to studies released Monday by the Federal Reserve #39;s financial services policy committee."
Sci/Tech,People have been listening to music on their computers for a long time now - but not quite like this. Microsoft is test-marketing a new Web-based radio service that sounds almost like a local radio station - except without all the interruptions.
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- After years of battling Microsoft Corp..."
Business,"HARMONY has voted its 10,8 of Gold Fields shares against a planned reverse-listing of Gold Fields assets outside southern Africa into IAMGOLD of Canada, Harmony director Ferdi Dippenaar said yesterday."
Sci/Tech," After years of battling Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc. has set its sights on Linux vendors, seeking to jump into a low end but high volume market it's been accused of ignoring."
Sci/Tech," Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. strengthened its ties with technology giant IBM Corp. on Tuesday, hoping to boost its recently sagging sales as it continues to fight Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid."
Business," U.S. shares were seen opening weaker  on Wednesday as oil prices held near  $47 a barrel, while a  brokerage downgrade on technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A> could hurt technology shares."
Business,Iran's conservative-dominated parliament votes to give itself a veto over foreign deals struck by reformist President Mohammad Khatami.
World,There are warnings of a serious outbreak of disease in Haiti following the recent devastating floods.
Sci/Tech,"By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Morphine, a potent painkiller typically derived from the opium poppy plant, appears to be made by the human body as well.    Small amounts of morphine have been found in animal tissue before, but researchers had assumed these traces came from environmental contamination, such as a diet..."
Business,"Nintendo hopes to hold its advantage over Sony in the handheld game console market, by selling its DS model for half the price of the new PlayStation Portable."
Business,"Aviva Plc, the fifth largest insurer globally, will hire about 3,300 more people in India and Sri Lanka by 2007, as part of its strategy to outsource some of its life and non-life services."
Sci/Tech,"Ireland is to block direct dialling to 13 countries, mostly in the South Pacific, to combat the growing menace of rogue autdiallers."
Sci/Tech,"NASAs Mars rovers have had their missions extended by a further six months after weathering the Martian winter solstice, NASA announced on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Sales of portable digital audio players like Apple Computer Inc. #39;s trendy iPod are booming and are expected to generate \$58 billion in revenue worldwide by 2008, according to a research report released Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"BEDMINSTER, NJ - In a move its IP voice services forward, AT amp;T announced Tuesday (Sept. 21) that is has formed an Innovation and Interoperability Program to foster development of applications and systems for its voice-over-IP (VoIP) network."
Sports,ul Haq gambled and lost as his team were routed by West Indies for 131 from 38.2 overs in the second Champions Trophy semi final.
Sports,"AS Roma was punished on Tuesday for last week #39;s incident in which referee Anders Frisk was hit on the head by an object thrown from the crowd during a match against Dynamo Kiev, local newspapers reported Wednesday."
World,"European Union officials have agreed to recommend lifting the bloc #39;s arms embargo on Libya following pressure from Italy, which wants to help the North African country tackle illegal migrants, an EU diplomatic source says."
World," TORONTO (CP)   A Chicago based National Guard unit ferried a Canadian woman to freedom Tuesday after she said she was missing for 16 days in northern Iraq, the Chicago Sun Times reported Wednesday."
Business, Interstate Bakeries Corp. filed for  bankruptcy on Wednesday after struggling with more than  $1.3  billion in debt and weak demand for bread products amid the  popularity of low carbohydrate diets.
Business," Photography company Eastman Kodak Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EK.N</A> on Wednesday raised its growth forecast on digital  products and services, such as cameras and medical imaging, key  areas it is depending on to offset rapidly declining sales in  its traditional film business."
Business," Stocks were seen opening lower on  Wednesday after investment bank Morgan Stanley <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> said  quarterly profit fell, while a brokerage downgrade on  bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A> could hurt technology  stocks."
World,The Lebanese government says it has arrested an al-Qaeda cell planning to bomb Italy's embassy in Beirut.
World,The collapse of an Antarctic ice shelf two years ago has accelerated the flow of glaciers into the nearby Weddell Sea.
Business,"THE US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the third time this year in spite of a renewed surge in oil prices. The widely expected move took the funds rate up a quarter-point to 1.75 per cent, following similar moves in August and June."
Business,Crude oil futures rose in New York to trade near a one-month high on concern that Russian exports will be disrupted after utilities cut some power supplies to OAO Yukos Oil Co.
Business,"FedEx Corp. said Tuesday that its first-quarter earnings more than doubled, helped by a strengthening worldwide economy and expansion of its international express and ground shipping businesses."
Business,"Photography company Eastman Kodak Co. (EK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday raised its growth forecast on digital products and services, such as cameras and medical imaging, key "
Business,"LONDON : Royal Dutch/Shell announced plans to boost investment in exploration and production, making the replacement of its reserves a top priority as it seeks to restore battered investor confidence."
Sci/Tech,In an effort to stop internet dialler scams - where unwitting surfers are put onto premium rate connections - Ireland is going to block calls to 13 countries.
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,"_ Two powerlifters from Azerbaijan have tested positive for banned substances in initial doping tests and are banned for life from the Paralympics, officials said Wednesday."
World,"A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb in a commercial district in western Baghdad today, killing at least six people and injuring more than 50, authorities said."
Business,"Working Mother magazine has named three Cincinnati-based companies among its 100 best to work for in 2004. Health care provider TriHealth made the list for the first time, joining Procter "
World," A helicopter carrying eight people, including a government minister and two lawmakers, crashed in mountainous northeast India on Wednesday, a police officer said."
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A>, the world's top  air express shipper, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings more  than doubled on strong growth in its international, ground and  freight services."
Business,The world's sole manufacturer of sucralose reports that demand far outstrips supply.
World,The Home Office reveals fewer crimes were solved by police in England and Wales last year.
Business,"US investment bank Morgan Stanley (MWD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped 34 percent amid reduced trading revenue, falling well short of Wall Street #39;s already-lowered expectations after a "
Business,"Whatever problems you encounter in your own portfolio, you #39;re not alone. Plenty of other investors trip over the same stumbling blocks."
Sci/Tech,"The Larsen B ice shelf probably blocked the glaciers #39; progress before its collapse in 2002, but now they are able to deposit their loads more freely."
Sports,"The freekick was majestic, but the performance was not and if Real Madrid thought their bumpy start to the season was over with the slender win over Osasuna the supporters #39; verdict rang in their ears via regular bursts of booing."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Wednesday hinted at a possible assassination of Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat.
World,"The United States has released 11 Afghans held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba on suspicion of Taliban links after a request from President Hamid Karzai, an Afghan official said on Wednesday."
Business,Disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley and a new spike in oil prices sent stocks lower in early trading Wednesday as investors #39; worries over third-quarter earnings increased.
Business,"London, September 22: Britain #39;s leading insurance company Aviva on Wednesday announced plans to shift another 760 jobs to India, in addition to the 3,700 jobs already created in the country."
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc., the software maker under investigation for a \$2.2 billion accounting fraud, is scheduled to be arraigned in US criminal court today, and former "
Sci/Tech,"As communications with Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity improves because the planet has emerged from behind the sun (from Earth #39;s view), NASA has extended the robots #39; mission."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone is putting its substantial weight behind a 3G push by offering ten handsets in the run up to Christmas. From November the firm will sell handsets from manufacturers including Samsung, Sharp, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, NEC and Nokia."
Sports," Top seed Serena Williams advanced to the China Open quarter finals on Wednesday, edging past Russia #39;s Dinara Safina for a thrilling 6 4 3 6 6 3 win."
Sports,Jenson Button should learn his Formula One fate prior to the final race of the season in Brazil. The Contracts Recognition Board has adjourned its hearing into the messy contract affair between BMW-Williams 
World,"US aircraft and tanks attacked Shiite militia positions in fierce fighting early Wednesday in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City slum, killing 10 people and injuring 92 others, hospital officials said."
Business,"The insurance giant Norwich Union today announced plans to move 7,000 jobs abroad by 2007. Aviva, which owns Norwich Union, announced the transfer of the jobs - servicing its UK businesses - to an angry response from unions."
Business,"China #39;s economy will expand 8.8 per cent in 2004 and eight per cent in 2005, but growth next year may slow to 7.2 per cent if oil prices stay at around \$40 a barrel, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday."
Business,"LONDON : British insurance giant Aviva announced plans to export 950 more jobs to India and Sri Lanka next year, with a total of 7,000 staff expected to be offshored by the end of 2007."
Business,"Bankrupt US Airways (UAIRQ.OQ: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reached a tentative agreement on concessions with the union representing dispatchers, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has funded another extension of their mission -- an additional six months, if they last. Word from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is that NASA has regained reliable contact with the rovers Spirit and Opportunity "
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems yesterday introduced what it claims to be the industry #39;s first pay-per-use pricing model for grid computing architectures.
Sports,"New Delhi, Sept. 22 (PTI): Threatening legal action, ESPN-Star Sports today demanded a  quot;public apology quot; from Zee Telefilms chief Subhash Chandra, for his remarks alleging collusion between the BCCI and the sports broadcaster."
Sports,Pakistan were skittled out for a paltry 131 in 38.2 overs in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday.
Sports,"BEIJING : Wimbledon winner Maria Sharapova scorched Russian compatriot Tatiana Panova 6-1, 6-1 to kick-start her campaign at the China Open and book a place in the quarter-finals."
Sports,"MADRID David Beckham struck with a free kick to win back some support from a furious Bernabu crowd and give Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in its first match since its coach, Jose Antonio Camacho resigned."
Sports,Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has played down fears that he could be sidelined for up to three months after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.
Sports,"The Trotters have challenged Argentina, which defeated the United States en route to winning the gold medal, to a \$1 million winner-take-all game that would be shown on pay-per-view TV, Bloomberg news service reports."
World,"TEHRAN As the European Union warned that it would not tolerate an Iran with nuclear weapons, its president, Mohammad Khatami, said Wednesday that the world must recognize its right to enrich uranium for power stations."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has again threatened to take action against Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. In an hour-long interview with Israel Radio he also expressed doubts about Syria #39;s planned troop redeployment in Lebanon.
World,"The European Union has agreed to lift an arms embargo on Libya after pressure from Italy, which said the North African country needed better equipment to tackle illegal migrants."
World,SEPTEMBER 11 terror mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - who got a visa to Australia the month before the 2001 attacks - was planning to visit alleged terror sympathisers here.
Sports,"Yankee manager Joe Torre has some tough decisions upcoming, starting with whether to use Jason Giambi against Toronto left-hander Ted Lilly tonight."
Business," U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley  on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped 34 percent amid reduced trading revenue, falling well short of Wall Street's already lowered expectations and pushing the company's shares down more than 8 percent."
Business, Brokerage Bear Stearns Companies  on Wednesday said quarterly profit fell 10 percent hurt by lower investment banking revenue and higher expenses.
Business," A U.S. government review into the nation's No. 1 mortgage finance company, Fannie Mae , charges it with inappropriate accounting practices and called into doubt past financial results, the company's board said on Wednesday."
World," Prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspicions that French Islamic radicals have gone to Iraq to fight alongside militants there, judicial officials said Wednesday."
World, The European Union (EU) agreed in principle to lift an arms embargo on Libya after pressure from Italy.
World," Cambodia and the United States have agreed to start negotiations that could lead to a free trade agreement after US elections this year, Commerce Minister Cham Prasidh said."
Business," U.S. stocks extended their losses on  Wednesday after investment bank Morgan Stanley said quarterly  profit fell, casting doubt on corporate earnings growth, while  a brokerage downgrade on Cisco Systems Inc. hurt tech stocks."
Business," Interstate Bakeries Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBC.N</A>,  maker of Hostess Twinkies and Wonder Bread, filed for  bankruptcy on Wednesday after struggling with more than  $1.3  billion in debt, high costs and weak demand for bread products  amid the popularity of low carbohydrate diets."
World," AUSTIN, Sept. 21    Three top political aides to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R Tex.) were indicted Tuesday on charges of illegally raising political funds from corporations in 2002, much of which was funneled into the Republican takeover of the Texas legislature."
Business," A U.S. government review into the  nation's No. 1 mortgage finance company, Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A>,  charges it with inappropriate accounting practices and called  into doubt past financial results, the company's board said on  Wednesday."
Business," Brokerage Bear Stearns Companies  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BSC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BSC.N</A> on Wednesday said quarterly profit fell 10 percent hurt  by lower investment banking revenue and higher expenses."
Business," ConAgra Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAG.N</A> on Wednesday  posted lower quarterly profits due to higher ingredient costs  and the sale of its chicken and agricultural products  businesses."
Business, Scandal hit oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell  will invest  $45 billion over three years to boost reserves and  production but its shares fell on disappointment it did not  extend a stock buyback program.
Business,"A long running regulatory examination of Fannie Mae has found accounting and other problems at the giant government-chartered mortgage company that raise doubts about ""the quality of its management supervision"" and the company's ""overall safety and soundness,"" Fannie Mae reported this morning."
Business,Tour operator Thomas Cook makes a         196m (286.7m euro) loss in the first nine months of the year but says its overall financial position has improved.
World,"A Palestinian suicide bomber blows herself up in Jerusalem, killing at least one other person."
Business,"The Competition Commission's inquiry into store cards, will investigate interest rates, the body announces."
Business,"A government review into the nation's No. 1 mortgage finance company charges it with inappropriate accounting practices, the company's board said today."
World,"Music entrepreneur Steve Stoute has emerged as one of Madison Avenue's surest guides to the world of young consumer spending, hip-hop style."
Business,"As long as you keep customers happy, the subscription business can be a cash cow."
World," Iraqi officials recovered a decapitated corpse in western Baghdad on Wednesday and turned it over to the United States, which was investigating if it was the body of kidnapped American Jack Hensley   purportedly slain the day before by al Qaida linked militants.    The discovery came as the U.S..."
World,"A female Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing one person and seriously wounding at least three others, Israeli authorities said."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Budget LED torch with no compromise on quality
Business,Home mortgage lender Fannie Mae on Wednesday said the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight uncovered accounting inaccuracies that raise doubts about the company #39;s previous financial reports.
Sci/Tech,"Now that Google #39;s (Nasdaq: GOOG) IPO has come and gone, with differing opinions of the relative success of the Dutch auction model, it #39;s been relatively quiet over at the search engine #39;s Mountain View, Calif."
Sports,"Waking up on the morning after he won Olympic gold in Athens, Tyler Hamilton leaped out of bed to check no one had stolen the medal from his suitcase."
Sports,"Jordan Ford announces that Robert Doornbos will be the teams third driver and will drive the teams third car (39) at the Grands Prix of China, Japan and Brazil 2004."
Sports,Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has rejected newspaper reports that he will be ruled out until Christmas. Gerrard broke a bone in his foot during Monday night #39;s defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford 
Sports,AUSTRALIA will arrive in Mumbai tomorrow night for their pivotal Test showdown with India jarred by the disappointment of their heaviest one-day loss for two years.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: House takes on piracy, 'video voyeurism'...Verizon sets up Iobi Home...Sun makes financial pitch...PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed."
Sci/Tech,"Ireland's telecom regulator said this week that is taking ""extraordinary"" measures to protect Internet users from rogue autodialer programs that hijack their modems and run up long-distance phone charges by suspending direct dialing to 13 countries, most of which are South Pacific islands."
Business,The Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell today sought to draw a line under its reserves scandal by announcing plans to spend \$15bn (8.4bn) a year to replenish reserves and develop production in its oil and gas business.
Business,Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp. made separate product announcements Tuesday that the video game giants hope will attract more customers ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.
Business,"KANSAS CITY, MO. - Interstate Bakeries, the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection early Wednesday."
Business,"Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 1 US home funding company, said on Wednesday it sold \$8 billion of three-month benchmark bills due Dec. 22, 2004 "
Business,"Less than a year after US Airways Group Inc. listed its stock on the Nasdaq National Market, the airline #39;s shares have been delisted, a result of its second bankruptcy filing."
Business," A federal judge Tuesday granted Martha Stewart #39;s request to go to prison as soon as possible, ordering her to report by 2 pm Oct. 8. In an order signed Tuesday, US District Court Judge Miriam Cedarbaum "
Sci/Tech,Sun #39;s COO Jonathan Schwartz has outlined a new direction for his company in the form of a cycle farm. Such a farm would rent out CPU time by the hour for a nominal charge - 99 cents for the use of a dual CPU 
Sports,INDIA #39;S cricket chiefs began a frenetic search today for a broadcaster to show next month #39;s home series against world champion Australia after cancelling a controversial \$US308 million (\$440 million) television deal.
Sports,"Wimbledon rivals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova reached the quarter-finals of the 585,000-dollar China Open on Wednesday, with top seed Williams scraping past a tough challenge from a teenage Russian."
Sports,"WEST Indies may just have what it takes to make it to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. Going into the second semi-final of the Championship, the West Indies have played with a quiet assurance which has been lacking for a long time."
Sports,Motorsport.com. The Contract Recognition Board (CRB) hearing of the Jenson Button/BAR/Williams case has been adjourned until October 16th.
World,1540CET-- The European Union ambassadors have agreed to recommend lifting the EU bloc #39;s arms embargo on Libya following pressure from Italy and 
World,"The Ministry of National Defense said yesterday 2,800 South Korean troops sent to aid the US-led occupation of Iraq have arrived safely in the Kurdish north of the country."
Sci/Tech,"A new search engine tool has been released this week which is based on the Google search engine - but with a twist. Fagoogle.com supports homosexuality and actively sponsors programs aimed at educating people about the gay lifestyle. Released this week, Fagoogle.com aims to generate well needed money for the ..."
Sci/Tech,"Get or Give Gmail Invites With GMailOMatic\\I heard about this last week, but when I tried to send it a couple invitations, it didn't work. It worked yesterday so I'll mention it. GmailOMatic allows people to submit Gmail invitations and request Gmail invitations.\\So if you've got a couple invites left ..."
Business," U.S. stocks extended their losses on Wednesday after investment bank Morgan Stanley said quarterly profit fell, casting doubt on corporate earnings growth, while a brokerage downgrade on Cisco Systems Inc. hurt tech stocks."
World," A Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up near a crowded bus stop in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing one other person and wounding at least 14 others, Israeli authorities said."
Sports, A medical product used to treat both  male hair loss and prostate problems has been added to the list  of banned drugs for athletes.
Business,Members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously against a sixth rate rise in nine months.
World," Interstate Bakeries Corp., the nation's largest wholesaler baker whose products include Twinkies and Wonder Bread, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection early Wednesday..."
Sci/Tech,"After years of battling Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc. has set its sights on Linux vendors, seeking to jump into a low-end but high-volume market it's been accused of ignoring."
Business,update Computers Associates International is facing arraignment in federal court Wednesday on criminal charges stemming from a two-year investigation into the software company #39;s accounting practices.
Business,"Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns Cos. said fiscal third-quarter earnings fell, their first declines in more than a year. The results sparked concern that Wall Street profits are slowing, and shares of many securities firms dropped."
Business,"That #39;s the early forecast from the National Retail Federation, which sees sales escalating at a  quot;moderate quot; 4.5 percent clip over last year #39;s robust results."
Sci/Tech,"ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. Siemens Mobile is developing the first mobile phone that will alert people when their breath stinks, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Analysts agree that it would be of little benefit for Google to create a browser from scratch, but it could add value by adding components onto the open-source browser Mozilla."
World,"The family of American hostage Jack Hensley has received confirmation that the headless body handed over to US officials in Iraq is his, a family spokesman said Wednesday."
World,"Decrying what he described as  quot;shameless quot; disregard for the rule of law around the globe, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday urged world leaders gathered at the General Assembly to do everything within their power to restore respect for "
World,"A female suicide bomber set off a blast Wednesday in the French Hill section of Jerusalem killing one person, police and emergency services said."
World,"As Iran announces it is resuming its nuclear program, we speak with Iranian-born author and former diplomat Mansour Farhang about the increasing tensions in the United States towards Tehran."
World,"Rescuers dug through mud and ruined homes for bodies Tuesday, expecting the death toll of more than 600 from tropical storm Jeanne to rise even further as flood waters receded in this crowded northern city after devastating winds "
World," More and more broadcasters across the world, especially in Europe and Asia, are putting the Paralympics into the spotlight, but the major sporting tournament for people with disabilities remains off screen in the world's biggest television market    the United States."
Sports, The Charlotte Bobcats picked up the option on center Melvin Ely for the 2005 06 season.
World, Steven Gerrard has moved to allay Liverpool fans' fears that he could be out until Christmas after breaking a metatarsal bone in his left foot.
Business," Did you know that September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month? Well, it is. It's also National Head Lice Prevention Month. But perhaps of most interest to us financially minded Fools, it's College Savings Month    so says the College Savings Plan Network (CSPN) of the National Association of State Treasurers."
World, Zimbabwe's government on Wednesday dismissed reports of dozens of deaths linked to malnutrition as lies peddled by detractors and insisted the nation has more food than it needs.
World," The Indian cricket board said on Wednesday it was making arrangements on its own to broadcast next month's test series against Australia, which is under threat because of a raging TV rights dispute."
Business," Oil prices held firm, close to  $47 a  barrel on Wednesday after U.S. data showed the disruption  caused by Hurricane Ivan had eaten into fuel stocks."
World," Political analysts say they've never seen anything quite like the tough guy competition between President Bush and Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry. They point to two reasons: millions of hunters and fishermen live in the battleground states each candidate needs to win, and voters everywhere are haunted by 9/11."
World," Ten people, including a state  government minister and two lawmakers, were killed in a  helicopter crash in India's mountainous northeast on Wednesday,  officials said."
Sci/Tech," In one of those good news, bad news stories, think tank IDC said sales will explode for Apple Computers extremely popular iPod music player this decade, but the huge market is attracting several portable jukeboxes based on 1 inch or "
Sports,"Tyler Hamilton, the American who won the time trial gold in Athens last month, faces being stripped of his medal after testing positive for blood doping."
Sports,Austria hopes to capitalize on its home-court advantage and tough preparations to defeat Britain in this week #39;s Davis Cup World Group playoffs captain Thomas Muster said Wednesday.
World," The European Union agreed on Wednesday to lift its arms embargo on Libya after pressure from Italy, which wants to help the North African country tackle illegal migrants, an EU diplomatic source said."
Business,Financially struggling Interstate Bakeries Corp. early today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in the US Bankruptcy Court in Kansas City.
Business,"Neenah-based Plexus Corp. plans to close a Seattle-area plant, resulting in the layoff of about 160 employees, in an effort to save about \$2 million a year, the company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"  NASAs vision for space exploration received a boost in the Senate Sept. 22 when a budget panel approved  $16.38 billion for the agency for next year,  $200 million more than the White House requested."
Sci/Tech,A young German man believed to be responsible for writing 70 per cent of all computer viruses received in the first half of this year has been given a job in IT security.
Sci/Tech,"Last week, Microsoft released a security bulletin reporting vulnerability in the graphics subsystem in Windows and a wide range of Microsoft products."
Sci/Tech,"Floating free above Earth and carrying out an experiment in space has long been the preserve of orbiting travelers, but at taxpayers expense."
Sports," The New York Yankees can clinch a playoff berth tonight, and they can do it with a pitcher who is still unbeaten this year."
World,ARIEL Sharon warned yesterday he would bring about the demise of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat  quot;when the time is ripe quot;.
World," Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said on Wednesday that he and U.S. President George W. Bush ""see eye to eye"" on the need for a quick resumption of their bilateral beef trade, but Japan wants more mad cow safety studies."
Sci/Tech," Oracle may be breathing fire down its neck with an ongoing hostile takeover effort, but PeopleSoft is trying to withstand the siege and stay independent. The business software company has struck a pact with IBM to woo customers and bolster its business, although there's plenty of debate over whether Big Blue will pull off a dramatic rescue."
Business," U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped by a third  on sharply lower bond trading revenue and higher expenses,  falling well short of Wall Street's low expectations and  pushing the company's shares down as much as 8 percent."
Business," A U.S. government review of the  nation's No. 1 mortgage finance company, Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A>,  charges it with using improper ""cookie jar"" accounting to  smooth earnings and calls into doubt past financial results,  the company's board said on Wednesday."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, in the  midst of reassessing its unprofitable European operations, is  not ruling out closing a plant there and is likely to cut some  jobs, a GM spokesman said on Wednesday."
Business, Former investment banker Frank  Quattrone on Wednesday requested a court order that would allow  him to remain free on bail while he appeals his obstruction of  justice conviction.
World," The European Union has agreed to  implement last year's U.N. decision to lift economic sanctions  on Libya as well as ending its arms embargo on the North  African country, diplomats said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Yes, we've been down this road before, but it looks as though the economic and political factors are now aligned in favor of baseball in the District -- although precariously."
Sports,"Former Belgium coach Raymond Goethals, who took his country to third place at the European Championship in 1972, died on Monday aged 83."
Sports, Olympic time trial champion Tyler  Hamilton has been suspended by his Phonak team after they were  informed he had failed dope tests.
Business,"US investment bank Morgan Stanley (MWD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped by a third on sharply lower bond trading revenue "
Business,"Manfred Gerdes, SCEE German Managing Director, may have made a blunder. He recently confirmed that Sony #39;s Playstation Portable (PSP) will launch in Japan with a price tag of 33,000 yen."
Business,"Oracle may be breathing fire down its neck with an ongoing hostile takeover effort, but PeopleSoft is trying to withstand the siege and stay independent."
Business,Former investment banker Frank Quattrone on Wednesday requested a court order that would allow him to remain free on bail while he appeals his obstruction of justice conviction.
Business,JOHN Fletcher yesterday claimed Coles Myer #39;s \$616.5 million profit was  quot;the kind of result every CEO actually dreams about quot;.
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif. NASA thinks its Mars rovers just might keep going and going and going. The space agency has funded another extension of their mission, for an additional six months, if they last."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has introduced a pay-for-use pricing model for grid computing, enabling customers to gain access to computing cycles on an on-demand basis."
Sci/Tech,A new report predicts that the federal market for knowledge management solutions will grow by almost one-third in the next five years to more than \$1.
Sci/Tech,Market research firm IDC is forecasting Apple Computers dominance in the portable jukebox market of MP3 players with the iPod and iPod mini will see increased 
Sports,"The Cricket Board today said it was trying its  quot;level best quot; to arrange for live telecast of the India-Australia series, while blaming both ESPN-Star Sports and Zee Telefilms for creating an impasse which forced the board to cancel the entire tendering "
Sports,"If this humble voter were filling out his ballot today, though, it would look like this: 1. Purdue 2. Minnesota 3. Ohio State, 4. Michigan 5. Iowa 6. Wisconsin 7. Michigan State 8. Northwestern 9. Penn State 10."
Sports,The Indians got just what the doctor ordered Tuesday night -- an updated version of the 1960s TV show  quot;Ben Casey quot;. Ben Broussard hit a three-run homer to get Cleveland back in the game and Casey Blake singled 
World,"Two high-profile women prisoners in American custody will not be released immediately, the US embassy said in Baghdad, despite an earlier announcement by Iraqi authorities."
World,Newspapers in the Arab world and Israel have reacted with caution to Syria #39;s decision to redeploy some of its troops in Lebanon away from the capital Beirut.
World,The United Nations says fighting and other strife is preventing aid workers from reaching 100-thousand people in Darfur who need help.
World,"Latham needs to realise he can #39;t implement dramatic social reform without dramatic economic reform, writes Kenneth Davidson. Arguably, Mark Latham has won the substantive election debates on national security, taxation, health and education."
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co., in the midst of its strengthening its position in digital imaging, Wednesday said it now expects sales of digital products and services to increase by about 36 percent between 2003 and 2007."
Business,The first branch of Britain #39;s only wholly Islamic bank - which will operate strictly in accordance with Shariaa principles -as been opened in London today.
Business,"Britains biggest insurance company sparked a fresh row today over work being lost to India when it unveiled plans to create almost 1,000 jobs in Asia."
Business,Shares in the pub and bottle shop owner Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group slipped yesterday after Coles Myer chief executive John Fletcher gave his strongest indication yet that the retailer #39;s 
Business,"Cingular Wireless, AT amp;T Wireless and Triton PCS have an agreement that would give Cingular expanded wireless service in Virginia and Triton PCS added coverage in North Carolina as well as entry into the Puerto Rico MTA."
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s robotic explorers are back at work on Mars following an extended siesta that had left mission managers with only hope and optimism that the rovers 
Sci/Tech,"The IT industry #39;s war against virus writers has seen battles won on both sides this year. Sven Jaschan, the 18-year-old German responsible for spreading 70 per cent of viruses in the first six months of 2004 "
Sci/Tech,"The merged company CyberTrust will service 4,000 clients worldwide and says it expects to have annual revenues of USD160 million. The firm will also employ 1,000 people globally, including 49 in Dublin in its identity management division."
Sci/Tech,EMC Corp. has unveiled a Microsoft Exchange server-based e-mail storage product called EMC Express Solution for E-Mail. EMC said the automated policy management software enables mid-sized organizations 
Sports, The Detroit Tigers continue their three game series with the Cleveland Indians in tonight #39;s rubber match at Comerica Park.
World,Close your eyes. Imagine that Byrd Stadium is filled with people. Only these are not regular Terps fans. These are mainly men and boys uprooted from their villages - and they #39;re dead.
World," The spiritual mentor of al Qaeda ally Abu  Musab al Zarqawi, a Muslim cleric who justified Zarqawi's  beheading of hostages in Iraq, has been killed in a U.S. air  strike, associates and relatives said on Wednesday."
World,The European Union agrees to lift its embargo on the sale of arms to Libya.
World,"Unions in Israel end a damaging two-day general strike, which saw public services brought to a standstill in a row over unpaid wages."
Sci/Tech,Toss that old cell phone into the dirt and you may return a few weeks later to find a flower. Scientists say they have come up with a phone cover that will grow into a sunflower when thrown away.
World," A school bus swerved off a narrow road and plunged into a reservoir early Wednesday, killing at least 16 children in southern Brazil, a firefighter said."
World," An attack on a patrol killed an American soldier, the third U.S. fatality this week in Afghanistan, the military said Wednesday, amid a flurry of attacks that wounded over a dozen Americans in the run up to the Oct. 9 presidential election."
Business," Oil prices jumped more than a dollar,  climbing above  $48 a barrel Wednesday after U.S. data showed  the disruption caused by Hurricane Ivan had eaten into fuel  stocks."
World,The FBI alleges that a veteran U.S. diplomat met with agents from Taiwan. What were they up to? \
Sci/Tech,Experts have dismissed a suggestion that mobile phone radio waves could help children think more clearly.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly all of the 2,755 musicians who participated in a recent survey reported using the Internet for ideas and inspiration, with nine out of 10 going online to promote, advertise and post their music."
Sports," Britain's Ryder Cup debutant  David Howell, lauded for his fine performance with Paul Casey  in the morning fourballs Saturday, altered his swing just hours  before the start of the match against the United States."
World,"Not if you believe his critics, who say the new measures are all about politics"
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A>, the world's top  air express shipper, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings more  than doubled on strong growth in its international, ground and  freight services."
World,"Despite Bush Administration rhetoric, the U.S. sits down with Syria's leadership"
Sci/Tech, Cisco Systems is targeting a so called triple play of the move strategy as part of its strategy to drive sales to service providers.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle may be breathing fire down its neck with an ongoing hostile takeover effort, but PeopleSoft is trying to withstand the siege by striking a deal with IBM. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,Bush and Kerry both talk about providing health care for the uninsured. Here's how they would do it
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Data Management as the seventh in rank for the past two months. EMC announced on Wednesday e-mail management and storage targeted at midsized companies.
Business,Dutch energy company Royal Dutch Shell will boost capital spending to  $15 billion a year during 2004 06 to build proven reserves.
Business,PeopleSoft Inc. and IBM announced recently that they will establish the most significant enterprise applications alliance in the history of the two companies.
Business,_ Former star investment banker Frank Quattrone asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to let him stay out of prison while he appeals his conviction on obstruction-of-justice charges.
Business,"COLES Myer chief John Fletcher yesterday declared the company on track to reach \$800 million in annual profit by 2006 after handing down the highest result in the company #39;s history, with all key divisions firing."
Business,"ConAgra Foods Inc. reported a 30 percent drop in first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, citing sales lost from discontinued operations and higher costs for materials."
Sci/Tech,"A UK space scientist has warned that a broken oxygen generator could spell disaster for the International Space Station (ISS). The Elecktron unit, which converts waste water into hydrogen and oxygen gases, broke "
Sports,VIENNA : Austrian Davis Cup captain Thomas Muster has warned Britain not to underestimate them in this weekend #39;s World Group play-off on the slowest clay courts the Austrians have found.
Sports, Orlando Hernandez will try to continue his unbeaten season when the AL East leading New York Yankees close out a three game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.
World,"President Vladimir Putin #39;s new envoy to Chechnya on Wednesday urged local officials to end corruption, while troops swept towns and villages hunting for rebels."
World, The West Indies survived an injury scare to captain Brian Lara to beat Pakistan by seven wickets and earn a place in the ICC Champions Trophy Final.
Business," Oil prices jumped more than a dollar,  climbing above  $48 a barrel on Wednesday after U.S. data showed  the disruption caused by Hurricane Ivan had eaten into fuel  stocks."
Business," Stocks were knocked lower on Wednesday  after a U.S. government review questioned home finance company  Fannie Mae's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> accounting methods, while  investment bank  Morgan Stanley <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> reported a drop in quarterly profit."
Business, A lawyer for the tobacco industry  told a federal court on Wednesday that cigarette companies have  never engaged in a conspiracy to mislead the public about the  dangers of smoking.
World," A Palestinian woman suicide bomber  blew herself up near a hitch hiking post in Jerusalem on  Wednesday, killing two people and wounding 15 in the first such  attack in the city in seven months."
World, Libya took another big stride out of  diplomatic isolation on Wednesday when the European Union  agreed to lift all sanctions on the North African country.
Business,"THE decision by the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the third month in a row would have little effect on the Reserve Bank of Australia #39;s deliberations on monetary policy, economists said yesterday."
Business,"Dina Dublon, chief financial officer of JP Morgan Chase (JPM ), announced on Sept. 21 that she would be leaving by yearend. Considered one of the most powerful women on Wall Street, Dublon #39;s departure is a "
Sci/Tech,"As early as the 1970s, several theorists and climate modelers predicted that global warming would cause ice shelves in the oceans around Antarctica to melt and release glaciers."
Sci/Tech,"The US Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved a measure that would provide up to \$1 billion to ensure consumers can still watch television when broadcasters switch to new, crisp digital signals."
Sci/Tech,"It has been a good year for Apple. Since the beginning of 2004, I #39;ve discussed GarageBand, AirPort Express and the latest iPod."
Sports,David Beckham thanks better enforcement of the 10-metre rule and a slice of good fortune for the recent return of his free-kick prowess.
Sports,"Pakistan crumble to West Indies 09 22 2004, 13:18 SOUTHAMPTON, England (AFP)   Pakistan had a morning to regret after Inzamam Ul Haq had won the toss, chosen to bat in overcast conditions and then seen his side shot out by the West Indies for "
Sports," Barry Zito has been in excellent form over his last few starts, and the Oakland Athletics need him to continue in that direction tonight when they battle the Texas Rangers in the middle test of an important three game series at "
World,Israel urged the United Nations on Wednesday to move toward sanctions against Iran because Tehran is never going to abandon its alleged quest for nuclear weapons.
World,"and  quot;Mrs Anthrax quot; by US forces, would not be released soon.  quot;The two women are in legal and. including the two women, remained in US legal custody."
Sci/Tech,The product is designed to let companies manage years of e-mail messages on a single networked storage system.
Sci/Tech,Regulators are trying to prevent scams caused by software that computer users may not even know is on their PCs.
Sci/Tech,"AT T Corp. Wednesday announced a number of VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) initiatives, such as a program to develop common standards for the technology and an expansion of its international VOIP remote worker pilot project. But as the company tries to draw more corporate users to VOIP, its own research, also published Wednesday, showed that concerns about the quality of service continue to dog the market as a whole."
Business,The innocuous Twinkie is one of many high-carb treats that has proved the downfall of US wholesale baking giant Interstate Bakeries Corp.
Business,"General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , in the midst of reassessing its unprofitable European operations, is not ruling out closing a plant there and is likely to cut some jobs, a GM spokesman said on Wednesday."
Sports,"SOUTHAMPTON, England -- West Indies captain Brian Lara had to quit after being struck on the neck by a bouncer as his side beat Pakistan by seven wickets to reach the Champions Trophy final."
World,"At least two bystanders were killed and 14 injured in an explosion set off by a female suicide bomber at an intersection in northern Jerusalem, police said."
World,Iraqis inspect some of the burned-out cars near the site of the latest car-bomb blast outside a restaurant in a commercial area of Baghdad.
World,The Israeli Labor Federation Histadrut announced an end to the nationwide public sector strike Wednesday noon and ordered strikers to return to work.
World,"Ten people, including a state government minister and two lawmakers, were killed in a helicopter crash in India #39;s mountainous northeast on Wednesday, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"LookSmart Adds Porn Free Search to Net Nanny\\LookSmart today announced the release of Net Nanny 5.1, an updated version of its Internet filtering software, and the first version to include family-safe Web search. Net Nanny 5.1 has a suggested retail price of \$39.95 for new buyers of Net Nanny and ..."
Business," U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped by a third  on lower bond trading revenue and higher expenses, falling  short of Wall Street's low expectations and pushing its shares  down as much as 8 percent."
World,The Royal Shakespeare Company reveals plans to refurbish its main theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Business,The company will continue to capitalize on the growth in LCD TV sales.
World," A lawyer for the tobacco industry on Wednesday rejected the government's claim that cigarette companies conspired for decades to mislead the public about the dangers of smoking and should forfeit  $280 billion generated by the alleged fraud.    To win the case, the government must prove the scheme existed and is likely to continue..."
World, Homeland Security officials said Yusuf Islam   formerly known as singer Cat Stevens   will be deported Wednesday after being denied entry to the U.S. for being on a government watch list...
World, CBS News appointed former U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh and former Associated Press chief executive Louis Boccardi to investigate what went wrong with its story on President Bush's service in the National Guard...
Business,The IT vendor agrees to pay more than \$200 million to avoid criminal prosecution in an accounting scandal. Also: PeopleSoft strengthens ties with IBM   hellip;. eMusic gets a facelift   hellip;. and more.
Business,Disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley (MWD) and oil prices topping \$48 per barrel sent stocks sharply lower Wednesday as investors moved to protect their recent gains.
Business,An alleged side deal that wiped out the legitimacy of Enron Corp. #39;s sale of equity in three barges to Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. in late 1999 lies at the heart of the first criminal trial to emerge from the bankrupt energy company #39;s scandal.
Business,"Interstate Bakeries Corp., parent company of the Wonder Bread plant in downtown Columbus, on Wednesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection."
Business,"Embattled management software vendor Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) has struck a deal with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to avoid a court appearance over its accounting problems, reports indicated Wednesday morning."
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co., in the midst of its strengthening its position in digital imaging, said Wednesday it expects sales of digital products and services to increase by about 36 per cent between 2003 and 2007."
Business,"Regulators have discovered serious accounting problems at mortgage giant Fannie Mae, prompting an inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission and calling into question its "
Sci/Tech," A business in Ireland found it had unknowingly racked up nearly  $15,000 in calls. Other modem users found they had charges for calls to the South Pacific."
Sci/Tech,The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that would increase jail time for identity thieves and other fraudulent Web users who register sites under false identities.
Sports,ENGLAND captain and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has played down speculation that his club are moving for England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Sports,"Locked-out players can keep playing by joining Original Six teams in the new Original Stars Hockey League. The brainchild of Mississauga, Ont."
Sports," Bronson Arroyo tries to win his fifth straight decision, as the Boston Red Sox continue a four game series with the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Fenway Park."
World,"A female suicide bomber blew herself up in a Jerusalem neighborhood where hitchhikers gather, killing at least two and injuring more than a dozen others."
World,CHRIS CLARK: Amnesty International has called for an arms embargo to pressure the Sudanese Government to stop the violence against the people of Darfur.
Sports," Federal regulators on Wednesday fined CBS a record  #36;550,000 for Janet Jackson's ""wardrobe malfunction,"" which exposed the singer's breast during this year's Super Bowl halftime show."
World," Israel's labor unions ended a paralyzing two day general strike on Wednesday that grounded international air traffic, shut financial markets and halted public services in a dispute over unpaid wages."
World," Hundreds of protesters demanding that a local leader step down clashed with riot police Wednesday in an impoverished region of southern Russia, authorities said."
Business," Stocks fell sharply  on Wednesday  after oil prices jumped more than a dollar and a U.S.  government review questioned home finance company Fannie Mae's  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> accounting methods."
World, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's campaign blasted the Bush administration for  quot;another national security failure quot; on Iran's nuclear program and urged that Tehran be threatened with tougher sanctions.
Business," A tobacco industry lawyer  acknowledged on Wednesday that some executives may have acted  wrongly, but said cigarette companies have never engaged in a  conspiracy to mislead the public about the dangers of smoking."
World," With time running out to save a British  hostage in Iraq, U.S. officials said on Wednesday they were not  about to free female Iraqi prisoners as demanded by an al Qaeda  ally whose group has already beheaded two Americans."
World," Israel's labor unions ended a  paralyzing two day general strike on Wednesday that grounded  international air traffic, shut financial markets and halted  public services in a dispute over unpaid wages."
World,"US TV network CBS is fined a record \$550,000 for Janet Jackson's Super Bowl ""wardrobe malfunction""."
World,President Musharraf tells the UN the world must act to avoid an iron curtain between the West and Muslim nations.
World,"The  crescendo of noise in the oceans is interfering with marine mammal communication, campaigners say."
Business,Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after oil prices jumped more than a dollar and a US government review questioned home finance company Fannie Mae #39;s (FNM.
Business,Computer Associates agreed Wednesday to pay \$225 million to avoid criminal prosecution in a multibillion-dollar accounting scandal that has brought down several of its top executives.
Business,"CHICAGO : Interstate Bakeries Corp., the maker of popular, old-style snacks Twinkies and Hostess Cakes, filed for bankruptcy, citing rising costs and falling sales."
Sci/Tech,"Russia #39;s space agency says it will send a three-man replacement crew to the International Space Station on October 11, two days later than originally planned."
Sci/Tech,Vodafone has confirmed that it will launch its 3G service in the UK in November. The announcement came hot on the heals of the operators announcement of the handsets it will be making available for the launch.
Sports,"The West Indies cricket team has defeated Pakistan by seven wickets at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, England, and reached the finals of the International Cricket Council #39;s Champions #39; Trophy tournament."
Sports,"In his 14th year as an NFL head coach, Dick Vermeil has now started a season with two straight losses four times, the latest with the current edition of the Kansas City Chiefs."
Sports,"USC is the country #39;s top-ranked team, in no small part due to its fetish for the football. It #39;s apparent in everything from T-shirts the program special ordered for players -- which read  quot;It #39;s All About the "
Sports,"Golf, rugby, squash, karate and roller sports are in the running for possible inclusion at the 2012 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it notified those five sports #39; governing bodies "
Sports,"The Original Stars Hockey League is denying it has suspended play, saying a statement released Wednesday with league letter-head was not legitimate."
Business,One Fool experiences more than two hours of lost pre-party productivity in a Barnes   Noble quest.
World,"Insurgent attacks and heavy fighting rocked the Iraqi capital on Wednesday, as a suicide bomber killed at least six Iraqi civilians and wounded 54 others and US aircraft and tanks raked rebel positions in the Sadr City slum."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. House of Representatives  will vote as soon as next week on a measure to crack down on  deceptive ""spyware"" that hides in users' computers and secretly  monitors their activities, key lawmakers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,US conservationists say nearly two-thirds of the Caribbean's coral reefs are threatened by human activities.
Sci/Tech,Microbe colonies discovered living under rocks in the Arctic and Antarctic are just the latest example of life's ability to cope with extremes.
Sci/Tech,A jury finds that Sony's PlayStation unit infringed on two patents owned by force-feedback specialist Immersion.
Sci/Tech, Sony Corp. showed Tuesday a smaller book size PlayStation 2 going on sale worldwide next month that will help the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant cut costs as video game consoles continue to drop in price.
Sci/Tech,"Siemens Mobile, the German telecommunications company, has announced that it is working on a mobile phone that makes users aware when they have bad breath."
Business, U.S. Treasury yields hovered near five month lows on Wednesday as weaker stocks and higher oil prices helped drive 10 year yields down to 4 percent.
Sci/Tech, The federal government said yesterday that it will order airlines to turn over millions of passenger records by November so it can begin testing a vast computer program that will hunt for suspected terrorists seeking to board commercial aircraft.
Sports,"Inzamam gamble fails as West Indies rout Pakistan September 22, 2004 12:32:48 SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept 22 (Reuters)   Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq gambled and lost on Wednesday as his team were routed by West Indies for 131 from 38."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello has warned Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher that he is out to steal the world champion #39;s thunder in Sunday #39;s inaugural Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Sports,"Vin Scully, if you haven #39;t heard, has a tendency to go on a bit. It #39;s more than a tendency, really. It #39;s practically a trademark."
World,"Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono discussed presidential plans and a cabinet with visitors to his home on Wednesday, even though he has yet to declare victory "
Business," U.S. benchmark Treasuries yields broke  beneath 4.0 percent on Wednesday for the first time in  five months, driven in part by a jump in oil prices and a slide  in equities."
Business," A tobacco industry lawyer  acknowledged on Wednesday that some executives may have acted  wrongly, but said cigarette companies have never engaged in a  conspiracy to mislead the public about the dangers of smoking."
Business,British Energy Plc shares plunged for a second day after the UK electricity producer took action to fend off investors who are trying to get more money out of the company #39;s debt-restructuring plan.
Business,Former Credit Suisse First Boston banker Frank Quattrone asked a federal judge Tuesday to allow him to remain free while he appeals his conviction for obstructing justice.
Sci/Tech,"While inheriting the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture of the new PS2 model has been completely overhauled, resulting in a slimmer and more lightweight form."
Sports, Roy Oswalt will have to overcome a rib injury and Barry Bonds to become the first 19 game winner in the National League.
Sports,"What a weekend of college football! It was puzzling, exciting, dramatic, thrilling, crushing, and suspenseful. But there was one thing it never was."
World,"JERUSALEM, Sept 22 (AFP) - Two Israelis, including a policeman, were killed and 16 other people wounded Wednesday when a teenage Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up at a police checkpoint next to a group of bus stops in Jerusalem."
World,"Car bombs and clashes have shaken the Iraqi capital Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens more. A suicide car bomber killed seven people and wounded more than 50 outside a photocopy shop "
World," Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt was in hospital on Tuesday after being involved in a traffic accident in which his vehicle overturned, Belga news agency reported."
World,"The Australian Government has confirmed that its embassy in Pakistan issued a visa to al Qaeda #39;s former military commander a month before the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the United States."
World,President Chen Shui bian said yesterday he does not expect China to ease its military threat against the island after Chinese President Hu Jintao took over as the country #39;s top military chief.
Sci/Tech,Users should be wary of pressing the 'click here to remove' link on spam messages because it serves to confirm to spammers that junk mail messages are being read.
Business,Oil prices rose in early trading Wednesday after the government reported that supplies shrank more than expected following production and shipping disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"Australia #39;s biggest retailer, Coles Myer, beat its forecasts with a 26.5 per cent rise to record annual profits and said it was on track to meet profit growth forecasts for the next two years."
World,Lebanon says it has arrested 10 members of a suspected terror cell who allegedly were planning to bomb foreign diplomatic missions in Beirut and to attack coalition forces in Iraq.
Business," U.S. benchmark Treasuries yields broke beneath 4.0 percent on Wednesday for the first time in five months, driven in part by a jump in oil prices and a slide in equities."
Business," FedEx Corp. , the world's top air express shipper, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings more than doubled on strong growth in its international, ground and freight services."
Sci/Tech," Glaciers once held up by a floating ice shelf off Antarctica are now sliding off into the sea    and they are going fast, scientists said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Coming soon to a jungle near you    mosquitoes genetically engineered so they cannot give people malaria. But this time scientists want to do it right.
Business," U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped by a third  on lower bond trading revenue and higher expenses, falling  short of Wall Street's low expectations and pushing its shares  down as much as 8 percent."
Business,EUROPEAN stocks ended lower today after a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia sent crude prices higher and a weak start to trading on Wall Street prompted selling.
Business," ConAgra Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAG.N</A> on Wednesday  posted lower quarterly profits due to higher ingredient costs  and the sale of its chicken and agricultural products  businesses."
Business,"DALLAS, United States (AFP) - Kimberly-Clark, maker of Kleenex tissues and other consumer goods, announced a cost-cutting plan aimed at saving 400 to 500 million dollars over three years, as well as a share buyback plan."
Business,The software giant agreed to pay \$225 million to avoid criminal prosecution in an accounting scandal that has brought down several of its top executives.
Business,LONDON : World oil prices sprinted up to new one-month high points as traders showed alarm at a steep fall in US crude oil inventories in the wake of Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"Shareholders of Scholastic (NYSE: SCHL), the world #39;s largest publisher of children #39;s books and related educational materials, have grown accustomed to disappointing first-quarter results."
Sci/Tech,"Ireland #39;s crackdown is an effort to tackle rogue autodialler programs and modem hi-jacking.  quot;In many cases, the consumer will only realize they have fallen victim when they receive their phone "
Sci/Tech,Vodafone announced plans for 10 new third-generation handsets expected to hit the European and Japanese markets in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
World,"An Iraqi militant group claims to have beheaded a second American hostage, two days after killing a US civil engineer. The group -- Al-Tawhid wa Al-Jihad, led by Al-Qaeda ally Abu Mus #39;ab al-Zarqawi -- is threatening "
World,"Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf said not enough is being done to win the war on terrorism, and that an iron curtain #39; #39; could descend between the US and other western nations and the Islamic world."
Business, ConAgra Foods Inc.  on Wednesday posted lower quarterly profits due to higher ingredient costs and the sale of its chicken and agricultural products businesses.
Business," China overtook the United States as a top global destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2003 while the Asia Pacific region attracted more investment than any other developing region, a UN report said."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 6 (newratings.com) - Oil prices increased today on fears of the announcement of an output cut by the OPEC during its meeting scheduled for later this week."
Business," U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped by a third  on lower bond trading revenue, weak equities results and higher  expenses, falling short of Wall Street's low expectations and  pushing its shares down as much as 8 percent."
Business," U.S. proven crude oil reserves fell  last year for the first time in five years, as energy companies  replaced just over half the oil they took out of the ground,  the U.S. government said on Wednesday."
World," Democratic Senator John Kerry's White House bid has become more combative, more open to reporters and delivered a more focused message recently which observers have attributed to the influence of former Bill Clinton administration staffers."
Business," Stocks fell on Wednesday after oil  prices jumped more than a dollar to over  $48 a barrel and a  U.S. government review questioned home finance company Fannie  Mae's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> accounting methods."
World," Iraq's leader and U.S. officials moved quickly Wednesday to squelch the idea a top female germ warfare scientist for Saddam Hussein would be freed soon, after a senior Iraqi official said the decision had been made to release her..."
Business,"Asia will be able to weather the rising prices of oil but economic growth will slow down, with Thailand and the Philippines being the worst affected in a group of 10 countries, a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said ."
Business,"(Rochester, NY) 09/22/04 -- Bold statements came from the Eastman Kodak company today. Investors learned digital sales are soaring beyond the company #39;s expectations."
Business,"Caution is necessary when attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in services and it #39;s important to have the right mix of policies, the United Nations Conference on Trade "
Business,"Cingular Wireless, AT amp;T Wireless and Triton PCS have signed a definitive agreement that will enable Cingular to expand its coverage reach into key Virginia markets and give Triton entry into Puerto Rico."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has agreed to fund the Mars rover project for six more months, allowing two robotic vehicles to continue to study the red planet."
Sci/Tech,Sony confirmed on Wednesday that it is working to add native MP3 support to its portable music players--a major strategy reversal that could help it compete more effectively with rivals such as Apple Computer.
Sci/Tech,The German teenager awaiting trial for crippling computers worldwide this year with two viruses has been hired by a software security company.
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie and three Ryder Cup teammates - David Howell, Padraig Harrington and Ian Poulter - hope to shrug off fatigue when The Heritage opens Thursday."
World,"The Nato alliance has agreed to take on a larger role in the training of Iraqi security forces, a spokesman said. The organisation will now work towards creating a large military training academy to expand "
Sci/Tech," African leaders will launch a  global fund to help people in poor countries buy mobile phones  and Internet access as a step out of poverty and into economic  growth, the president of Senegal said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA agrees to fund the Mars rover project for six more months, allowing further study."
Sci/Tech,Phone maker debuts software that gives parents more control over content that children access on cellular devices.
Sci/Tech,"Dell, Gateway and HP are making another run at consumer electronics for the 2004 holiday season."
Sci/Tech,Philips' chip chief to return to U.S. in move that makes some analysts jumpy.\
Sci/Tech,Major strategy shift aims to help consumer electronics giant compete with Apple Computer and other rivals.
Business,"The Asian Development Bank has revised up its economic growth forecast for Hong Kong this year to 7.5 per cent from the 6 per cent it projected in April, due to stronger than expected retail sales and the surge in tourist arrivals."
Business,"US investment bank Morgan Stanley on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped by a third on lower bond trading revenue, weak equities results and higher expenses, falling "
Business,"Investment by businesses in foreign markets fell 18 percent in 2003 to \$560 billion as the global economy continued to struggle, but should improve this year as growth speeds up, the United Nations said Wednesday."
Business,"Overall applications for US home loans rose last week, spurred by a rise in mortgage refinancings, as 30-year mortgage rates eased to their lowest since early April, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,THE SELECTIONS MADE by Vodafone for its 3G handset range due for launch in November have been announced. Surprisingly LG (formerly Lucky Goldstar) isn #39;t included as one of the six chosen suppliers.
Sci/Tech,Sniffer rescue dogs trained to find explosives or earthquake survivors buried in rubble may soon have some competition -- rats. The rodents can crawl into the tiniest spaces and have a strong sense of smell.
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Wireless, the largest US wireless company, said on Wednesday it was expanding its high-speed data service to all or part of 17 cities, under a \$1 billion upgrade aimed at increasing customer spending on its services."
Sci/Tech,"taking our intellectual property and turning it into pay-for-use network services, quot; Sun President Jonathan Schwartz said. The company envisions businesses that "
Sports,David Beckham says that he is delighted that England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has ruled himself out of the running as a possible future coach of Real Madrid.
Sports,"Colombian cyclist Felix Cardenas has won the 17th stage of the Tour of Spain, but Spain #39;s Roberto Heras remains the overall leader heading into the race #39;s final days."
World,"KABUL, Sept 22 (AFP): Three US soldiers were killed and 14 wounded in a series of fierce clashes with suspected Taliban fighters in south and eastern Afghanistan this week, the US military said Wednesday."
World,"Japan confirmed its 13th mad cow disease on Wednesday, said the health ministry, as the nation is in short of beef supply for the ban of imports from the United States."
Business,"The US Justice Department will defer prosecution of Computer Associates in its long-running probe of accounting fraud at the software maker, a source close to the company said."
Business,Investors weren #39;t hungry for food-related stocks Wednesday after Wendy #39;s International Corp. served Wall Street a profit warning and Interstate Bakeries Inc.
Business,A long running regulatory examination of Fannie Mae has found accounting and other problems at the giant government-chartered mortgage company that raise doubts about  quot;the quality of 
Business,"PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - The stock of World Airways Inc., which flies charter aircraft, took off Wednesday after the company raised its profit forecast citing strong revenue from an Air Force contract and additional commercial bookings."
Business,"The head of the chip division of electronics group Philips unexpectedly stepped down on Wednesday, raising worries that the key division is performing below expectations."
Business," U.S. proven crude oil reserves fell last year for the first time in five years, as energy companies replaced just over half the oil they took out of the ground, the U.S. government said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Felix Cardenas of Colombia won the 17th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Wednesday, and defending champion Roberto Heras held onto the overall leader #39;s jersey for the sixth straight day."
Sports,"ANDY Roddick is no longer the US Open champion or the world #39;s top-ranked tennis player, but he can salvage some wounded pride by leading the US into the Davis Cup final."
World," Iranian President Mohammad Khatami called on the international community Wednesday to recognize Iran's right to enrich uranium, again insisting Tehran will pursue a nuclear program that some  #151; including the United States  #151; suspect is aimed at developing weapons."
World," Inmates armed with hand grenades and guns rioted at a western Venezuela prison, killing at least 30 fellow inmates before hundreds of national guardsmen restored order, authorities said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Sales of portable MP3 digital audio players are booming and are set to generate US #36;58 billion in revenue worldwide by 2008, according to a new study from research firm IDC."
Sci/Tech," Taking an innovative approach to the marketing of high performance  computing, Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) is offering its N1 Grid program in a pay for use pricing model that mimics the way such commodities as electricity and wireless phone plans are sold."
Sci/Tech," Former Computer Associates International Inc. chairman and chief executive Sanjay Kumar has been charged with securities fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of justice in connection with a multibillion dollar accounting scandal at the software company."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) has announced a suite wide upgrade of its human resources management applications, the first such revision in two years. The new release, version 8.9, includes over 250 individual changes and improvements, according to the company."
Business," Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns  Companies posted a drop in quarterly profits on Wednesday,  surprising some investors one day after two other big  investment banks reported a rise in earnings."
Sci/Tech," NASA will soon send its damaged Genesis space capsule back to Colorado, where builders at Lockheed Martin will join other experts in trying to figure out why it crashed in Utah earlier this month."
Business, Oil prices climbed to within a dollar  of a new record on Wednesday after the U.S. government reported  a big decline in oil stockpiles because of disruptions from  Hurricane Ivan.
World," The last Republican presidential candidate to win Wisconsin was Ronald Reagan in 1984, but the state grows more GOP friendly every year."
Business," Fannie Mae used improper accounting  to steady its earnings from quarter to quarter, federal  regulators have told the top mortgage finance company, setting  the stage for the industry's second bookkeeping drama in less  than 18 months."
Sci/Tech," Russian President Vladimir Putin has told key ministries to sign the Kyoto protocol on global warming in a step toward salvaging the U.N. plan, international environmentalists said Wednesday."
Business," Interstate Bakeries Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBC.N</A>,  maker of Hostess Twinkies and Wonder Bread, filed for  bankruptcy on Wednesday after struggling with more than  $1.3  billion in debt and high costs."
Business,General Motors may restructure its European operations as it aims to trim costs in the loss-making division.
World,"AU PRINCE, (Reuters)   Haiti began burying hundreds of flood victims in mass graves on Wednesday while emergency food was distributed to some of the thousands of people made homeless by Tropical Storm Jeanne."
Business,"Lovers' quarrels, family conflicts, and money. It's Britain's latest reality TV series."
World," Investors saw a major surge in oil prices and disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley as a chance to collect profits Wednesday, sending stocks substantially lower. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 130 points..."
Sci/Tech,"com September 22, 2004, 12:09 PM PT. OS Migration has moved to the bottom ranks after making its mark on IT Professional #39;s top five priority last year."
Sports,"This week #39;s 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania is in golf #39;s dead zone, a time when tournaments on the PGA Tour scramble to find relevance."
Sports,"GERMAN driver Timo Glock will drive for Jordan in the final three races of the Formula One season after the contract of Giorgio Pantano was terminated, the team said today."
World,The ambassadors of the European Union (EU) member states agreed here Wednesday to lift the bloc #39;s 18-year-long arms embargo on Libya.
World,Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says the global war against terrorism cannot be won without resolving the major political disputes in the Muslim world.
Sci/Tech,"Former Computer Associates International Inc. chairman and chief executive Sanjay Kumar has been charged with securities fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of justice in connection with a multibillion dollar accounting scandal at the software company."
Sci/Tech,"A controversial new study suggests Mars had an acidic ocean. The strange brew spiked with sulfates and iron could still have harbored life, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,The male meadow vole faces a big problem: How can it become a father when a female is likely to mate with every other male in the neighborhood?
Sci/Tech,"Corporate customers are still tight-fisted with their budgets as they put off needed upgrades, analysts say."
Sci/Tech,VENICE - One of Europe's biggest fixed-network operators is following the lead of its wireless counterparts in demanding a greater say in the design and service features of cordless phones and other wireless devices used in the home.
Sports,"Southampton, Sep 22 (UNI) West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan today said his team was very surprised when Pakistan chose to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal at the Rose Bowl here."
World,STAR- The reason why Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will go to Brussels one day earlier than expected is a communiqu recently sent to Ankara from Brussels.
World," Three U.S. Army soldiers were killed in separate incidents in northern Iraq on Wednesday, officials said."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices rallied on  Wednesday in response to rising oil prices, weak equities and  lower inflation prospects."
World,A video posted on an Islamist website purportedly shows a Briton being held hostage in Iraq pleading for his life.
Business,"The old adage  quot;three steps and a stumble quot; still has fans on Wall Street, but some analysts think it #39;s ready for the glue factory."
Business, Royal Dutch/Shell Group said Wednesday it will spend  $45 billion US and sell up to  $12 billion worth of assets to reinvigorate its underperforming oil and natural gas business.
Business,"Investors saw a major surge in oil prices and disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley as a chance to collect profits Wednesday, sending stocks substantially lower."
Business,"China will attend talks of the Group of Seven industrialized countries for the first time next week, reflecting the emerging importance of the world #39;s biggest developing nation to the global economy, the US Treasury said."
Business,The business-integration-software vendor also revealed plans to buy back as much as \$50 million of its stock over the next two years.
Sci/Tech,"Ireland will block calls to 13 countries, most of them tiny islands in the Pacific, to crack down on a new scam in which internet users #39; log-on connections are secretly diverted through rip-off telephone numbers."
Sci/Tech,"The laptop of a security firm salesman was stolen yesterday at a major IT security conference in London. The portable computer belongs to identity management firm -- and sponsor for the event -- Netegrity, and "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has issued a formal fix for a problem in Windows XP Service Pack 2 that appeared almost immediately after the update #39;s release.
Sci/Tech,"With Sender ID going nowhere fast, Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) officials Wednesday shut down the working group charged with finding a standard for e-mail authentication."
Sports,"Felix Cardenas of Colombia won the 17th stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race Wednesday, while defending champion Roberto Heras held onto the overall leader #39;s jersey for the sixth day in a row."
World,British hostage Kenneth Bigley was reportedly made to plead for his life tonight in the latest sick video from his ruthless abductors.
World,"Exactly four years ago, a few days before Yom Kippur, then deputy chief of general staff Maj.-Gen. Moshe Ya #39;alon appeared before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee."
World, Israel #39;s main unions ended a paralysing two day old general strike on Wednesday after a labour court ordered 400 000 public sector employees to return to work and told the government to pay months of back wages.
World,"GROZNY -- Former colonel Yury Budanov, who was convicted last year of kidnapping and murdering a Chechen woman, on Tuesday withdrew his request for a pardon after it drew outrage and protests in Chechnya and opposition from prosecutors and human rights "
World," Syria has shown a new readiness to work with U.S. led forces to stop arms, militants and money from crossing into Iraq and fueling insurgency, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Wednesday."
World," Ukrainian prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into the alleged poisoning of a leading candidate in a crucial presidential election scheduled for next month, officials said."
Business," With the stock market just sputtering along this year and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, it may be time to review the holdings in your 401(k) retirement account."
World," President George W. Bush thanked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for pursuing a military offensive in a remote area where Osama bin Laden may be hiding, senior US officials said."
Sci/Tech, Government officials say Microsoft's move to share the source code for Office 2003 won't change anyone's mind about Microsoft or open source.
Business," Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after  oil prices climbed above  $48 a barrel and investment bank  Morgan Stanley <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> reported a decline in quarterly profit,  stirring concern about corporate earnings."
World," In a scene reminiscent of the 1994 ""Republican Revolution"" that turned the U.S. Congress upside down, Democrats on Wednesday set ambitious goals for the nation and urged voters to finally put them back in charge."
World," Syria has shown a new readiness  to work with U.S. led forces to stop arms, militants and money  from crossing into Iraq and fueling insurgency, Secretary of  State Colin Powell said on Wednesday."
World,"The agreement clears the way for Yaser Esam Hamdi, who was born in the U.S. and raised in Saudi Arabia, to return there."
Business,"ALTHOUGH the Asian Development Bank projected a slow-down of India #39;s economic growth to 6.5 per cent in fiscal 2004 and six per cent in 2005, due to current high oil prices among other factors, an ADB official told Business Line that the issues relating "
Sci/Tech,"The head of information security at Toyota spoke candidly this week to an audience of press, analysts and IT bosses about his concerns over claims made by some security vendors and resellers."
World,  A videotape posted on Islamic Web site purportedly showed a man who identified himself as himself as British hostage Kenneth Bigley pleading for British Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life.
Business,Crude futures prices surged above \$48 per barrel Wednesday as oil production and shipping disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan caused domestic supplies to shrink more than expected.
Business,"The US Justice Department will defer prosecution of Computer Associates for accounting fraud in hopes of getting the software maker to reform, but two former executives "
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co. (EK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday raised its growth forecast on digital products and services, the areas the photography company is depending "
Sports,PARIS : Swiss striker Alexander Frei returned to haunt Marseille on when he scored the winner in Rennes #39; 1-0 win which sent the French giants tumbling into midtable and their fans calling for the resignation of president Christophe Bouchet.
Sports," quot;I think it #39;s kind of fun to play new courses, quot; she said.  quot;During the year we don #39;t get to see very many courses other than the ones we play on the tour."
Sci/Tech, Extended collaboration could result in chips built on 32 nanometer technology.
Business,"Cigarette companies have been honest in highlighting the ""dangerous"" risks of smoking, a lawyer for the tobacco industry has told a US court."
Business,"Federal regulators fined CBS today a record \$550,000 for Janet Jackson's ""wardrobe malfunction"" during this year's Super Bowl halftime show."
Business," Stocks fell sharply  on Wednesday  after oil prices jumped more than a dollar to over  $48 a barrel  and investment bank Morgan Stanley <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> and brokerage Bear  Stearns Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BSC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BSC.N</A> reported declines in quarterly  profits."
Business, Former Computer Associates  International Inc. on  chief executive Sanjay Kumar was charged  on Wednesday with securities fraud and obstruction of justice  stemming from a two year investigation of improper accounting  at the software maker.
Business,The former chairman of US software firm Computer Associates is charged with securities fraud in connection with a \$2.2bn accounting scandal.
Business,"Foreign investment declined in 2003 for the third year in a row, a United Nations report has revealed. Last year, total inward flows of foreign direct investment were worth \$560bn (312bn "
Business,"Computer Associates International #39;s former chief executive was indicted on criminal charges related to fraudulent accounting practices, and the company on Wednesday agreed to pay \$225 million to settle with federal prosecutors."
Business,A meeting of finance ministers and central bankers from the world #39;s wealthy nations with Chinese counterparts on Oct. 1 will be a key opportunity to discuss 
Business,"Fannie Mae #39;s federal regulator found the largest US mortgage finance company violated accounting rules, raising doubts #39; #39; about the validity of earnings."
Business,"The service, called BroadbandAccess, allows Verizon Wireless customers to download data to mobile devices at the same speed provided by a broadband connection at a work or home computer."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Advanced Micro Devices have tacked a three-year extension onto their December 2002 collaboration agreement that could see the two companies work on chip-making technologies based on a 32-nanometer process.
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gerstenmaier, manager of NASA #39;s International Space Station Program, will update media on the status of Station activities in a teleconference at 4 pm EDT Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Citing a lack of agreement on basic issues in the discussions of the working group, the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) has disbanded the MARID (MTA Authorization Records In DNS) working group."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s financial chief said this week that the software giant is more likely to make big acquisitions than it has been in the past.
Sports,Surprise and shock from a top kiwi cyclist at the doping allegations against American Tyler Hamilton. Heath Blackgrove raced against Hamilton in the Olympic time trial in Athens.
Sports,seeded Serena Williams of the United States rallied in the final set Wednesday to beat Dinara Safina and reach the quarterfinals of the China Open.
Sports," The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent Kevin Willis on Wednesday, nearly a decade after the veteran big man ended an 11  year stint with the team."
Sports,  Swiss striker Alexander Frei left Marseille fans calling for the resignation of president Christophe Bouchet with the only goal as Stade Rennes won 1 0.
World,"Facing a death threat from his Iraqi captors, British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared in a video on an Islamist Web site Wednesday and tearfully pleaded to British Prime Minister Tony Blair to help spare his life, saying,  quot;Please "
Business,The auto parts retailer remains strong despite slower than expected growth.
World,A House-Senate conference is expected to agree today to extend a package of tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year.
World," The Justice Department has agreed to release a U.S. citizen held as an enemy combatant for more than two years, clearing the way for him to return to Saudi Arabia, officials said Wednesday..."
World," The U.S. military is quietly expanding its network of small outposts worldwide to help fight terrorism in Middle Eastern and African hotspots, even as it prepares to send home tens of thousands of troops from Cold War bases in Germany and South Korea..."
World," A senior Iraqi official said Wednesday that a decision had been made to release a top female germ warfare scientist for Saddam Hussein, but Iraq's leader and U.S. officials moved quickly to squelch the idea that she would be freed soon..."
World," Stocks tumbled Wednesday as investors saw a surge in oil prices and disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley as a reason to collect profits from gains of the last month. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 130 points, and all three major indexes saw their biggest losses since early August..."
Business,"NEW DELHI, SEPT 22 : India is among the top four destinations attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asia. This was highlighted in the World Investment Report, 2004 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad)."
Business,"Investment bank misses estimates as trading income plunges, other units fail to pick up the slack. By Rob Cox, Breakingviews. LONDON (Breakingviews) - Morgan Stanley is the first to slip."
World," The quartet of Middle East advisers, backing up a plea from President Bush, called on Israel on Wednesday to impose a freeze on Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza."
Business,"Based on a CDMA EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) 3G network, Verizon #39;s BroadbandAccess promisses speeds of 300-500kbps. The company announced BroadbandAccess will be available in 13 major metropolitan markets "
Business,"Stock markets traded lower this afternoon as the price of crude oil shot up on the latest US supply report while investors were frustrated at a series of corporate earnings disappointments, warnings and downgrades."
Sports," Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman will miss seven to 10 weeks with a right knee injury, a blow to a secondary already stretched thin by injuries to Mike Brown and Jerry Azumah."
Sci/Tech,German telecommunications company Siemens Mobile says it is developing the first cell phone that will alert users when their breath is bad.
Sports, Playing tight end for Tom Coughlin has taken the fun and the big play out of football for two time Pro Bowl tight end Jeremy Shockey of the New York Giants.
Sports,"Controversial Ireland and Manchester United star Roy Keane has been charged with assault and criminal damage, English police said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Former Toronto Raptor Kevin Willis joined his original NBA team Wednesday after a 10-year absence, looking to give the Atlanta Hawks inside depth at age 42."
Sports,Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Billy King announced today that center Todd MacCulloch will retire from the game of basketball.
Sports,"Santiago Perez won his second consecutive stage in the Spanish Vuelta cycling tour Sunday, taking the mountain time trial. Spanish compatriot Roberto Heras #39; overall "
Sports,Alexander Frei #39;s header just before the hour mark gave Stade Rennes a 1-0 win at home to Olympique Marseille after Steve Marlet had missed a first-half penalty for the visitors in Ligue 1 action on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," Measures to curb the use of ""spyware""    the computer programs that surreptitiously track people's online movements    are steamrolling their way through Congress and a combined proposal could reach the President's desk before lawmakers break for the November election."
World," The leaders of Britain and Pakistan agreed that the world could not defeat terrorism by force alone, and that it must move quickly to remove its ""root causes"" such as poverty and political grievances."
World,"Gen Musharraf regretted that while the Islamic world was moving towards reforms, the West was not trying to resolve disputes affecting the Muslim world."
World, The sponsors of the nation's campaign finance law introduced legislation Wednesday that they said would end the millions spent by outside groups in the presidential race.
Sports,"  Raymond Goethals, the Belgian coach who steered Marseille to the European Cup in 1993, has died aged 83. Goethals was taken to hospital at the weekend, but media reports did not give the cause of death."
Sports,"Philadelphia 76ers: Philadelphia 76ers center Todd MacCulloch retired Wednesday, ending an attempted comeback from foot problems that sidelined him the last 1 seasons."
Business,Former Computer Associates International Inc. on chief executive Sanjay Kumar was charged on Wednesday with securities fraud and obstruction of justice stemming from a 
Sports,"By now, you know the story. Vijay Singh grew up poor in Fiji. Took up golf because of his father. Quit school to turn pro as a teenager but was kicked off the Asian Tour."
Sports,"If the drug allegations surrounding US track star Marion Jones are true, not only could she be stripped of her Olympic medals but American sprinters may also face tougher restrictions in the future, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Monday."
Sports, Washington Wizards point guard Steve Blake will miss the first month of the season after injuring his ankle in a pickup game.
World, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin promised on Wednesday to help fund an African Union mission in Sudan's troubled Darfur region but he skirted the issue of whether what was happening there was genocide.
Sci/Tech, Calls to 13 other countries will be blocked to thwart auto dialer software.
Business, Bed Bath   Beyond Inc.  on Wednesday posted a 24 percent rise in its quarterly earnings as demand for its household goods remained strong.
Business," Bed Bath   Beyond Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBBY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBBY.O</A> on  Wednesday posted a 24 percent rise in its quarterly earnings as  demand for its household goods remained strong."
World,Blue turbans. Dark suits. Cropped beards. Each is designed to send important signals.
World,"Beer consumption has doubled over the past five years, prompting legislators to implement new rules."
Business,PeopleSoft chief executive Craig Conway wasted no time during his keynote address at the companys annual user conference reassuring customers that an Oracle takeover is not in its future.
Business,"Former Computer Associates Chief Sanjay Kumar has been hit with charges of securities fraud, obstruction of justice and conspiracy by the US DoJ (Department of Justice) - a result of the company #39;s long-running accounting scandal."
Business,"Software developer Cognos Inc. on Wednesday posted a 52 percent rise in second-quarter profit, topping Wall Street expectations on a surge in license revenue across all of its regions, the company said."
Business,"Executives of the pilots #39; union at US Airways (UAIRQ.O: Quote, Profile, Research) ordered their negotiating team on Wednesday to resume talks with the company with the goal of reaching an agreement on concessions."
Business,US companies in China said yesterday that Beijing had made dramatic progress in ratifying the commitments it made when it joined the World Trade Organisation three years ago.
Sci/Tech,"Ireland is taking  quot;extraordinary quot; measures to protect Internet users from rogue auto-dialer programs that hijack their modems and run up long-distance phone charges, the country #39;s telecom regulator says."
Sci/Tech,the computer programs that surreptitiously track people #39;s online movements -- are steamrolling their way through Congress and a combined proposal could 
Sci/Tech,"com September 22, 2004, 12:17 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech," Voting activists on Wednesday  enlisted computer experts, a trained monkey and a man on a  hunger strike in a last minute pitch to convince officials to  improve the security of electronic vote counting systems."
Sci/Tech,"Measures to curb the surreptitious tracking of people's online movements through ""spyware""  could reach the president's desk before lawmakers break for the November election.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World," Iran fiercely denied a report that the Islamic republic has secretly handed over a wanted Egyptian Islamist to Cairo, saying the man in question had never even been in the country."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Supercomputer center gets new No. 2...MIT, Caltech offer low-tech voting advice...Siemens builds phone to detect bad breath."
Sci/Tech,"The software giant's CFO says a target as big as SAP is less likely, but some big buys could be in Microsoft's future."
Sci/Tech,"Vijay Samalam has taken over as second-in-command at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, replacing Alan Blatecky."
Sci/Tech,"A new chipset offers high-end features for less cash, an effort to spark PC makers to update their low-price offerings."
Sci/Tech,"The universities suggest taking along a sample ballot, among other election tips."
Sci/Tech,"IT managers on hand for this week's Storage Decisions conference said they are working ever harder to consolidate storage-area networks, attain a single view of their infrastructure and increase the amount of online disk storage."
Sci/Tech,"Former Computer Associates International executives Sanjay Kumar and Stephen Richards have been indicted for their role in a companywide accounting fraud scheme. At the same time, the company agreed to pay \$225 million in restitution to victims of the fraud."
Sci/Tech,The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles won't be able to issue driver's licenses or ID cards until at least Monday while its IT staff works to clean up problems caused by a computer virus.
Sci/Tech,"The crash of a PeopleSoft Inc. student information system two weeks ago caused a serious disruption for students at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and IT staff are still troubleshooting the problems."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens AG has begun a major migration of 350,000 users in more than 100 business units from Microsoft Exchange Version 5.5 to Exchange 2003, and is using a software tool from Quest to make the switch."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft said it will work with IBM to optimize its apps for use with IBM's WebSphere middleware and development tools, and plans to begin selling WebSphere products directly through its own sales force."
Sci/Tech,"Computer code that exploits a flaw in the way many Microsoft applications process JPEG images has been published on the Internet and could indicate coming attacks on vulnerable PCs, experts said."
Sci/Tech,"Accounting fraud charges against CA will be dropped if the company meets certain conditions, including paying compensation and appointing an independent overseer of its accounts, according to reports in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal."
Sci/Tech,"As interest rates continue to climb, an increasing number of enterprise IT customers are shifting away from leasing to purchasing equipment such as laptops and PCs."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. CEO Sanjay Kumar and CA's former head of worldwide sales, Stephen Richards, have been indicted on charges of securities fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice, federal prosecutors announced this afternoon."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) have tacked a three-year extension onto their December 2002 collaboration agreement that could see the two companies work on chip-making technologies based on a 32 nanometer process. The agreement was set to expire at the end of 2005, but now extends until Dec. 31, 2008."
Sci/Tech,AMD #39;s Opteron processors will soon be able to take advantage of the same powermanagement technology the company has already built into its desktop and laptop processors.
Sci/Tech,"InfoWorld and Open Source Technology Group (OSTG), the parent company of such popular sites as Slashdot and SourceForge, are pleased to announce the public beta of a new resource for IT buyers."
Sci/Tech,Calls to 13 other countries will be blocked to thwart auto-dialer software.
Sci/Tech,Extended collaboration could result in chips built on 32-nanometer technology.
Business,"In one huge move, the Kremlin has created a global giant, may have resolved the question of Yukos #39; fate, and has undone another part of Yeltsin #39;s legacy."
Business,"  Seeking to bring renewed focus on a perennial trouble spot with China, US business groups are calling the country #39;s rampant infringement of intellectual property a huge pitfall to doing business in an ever more crucial market."
Business,"The chipmaker unveiled on Wednesday its Intel Express 910GL, a chipset that offers PC makers the ability to add more-advanced features, such as Intel High Definition Audio, to their low-end PCs."
Sci/Tech," The US House of Representatives will vote as soon as next week on a measure to crack down on deceptive spyware that hides in users computers and secretly monitors their activities, key lawmakers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,NASA has selected Northrop Grumman Space Technology to help design a nuclear-powered spacecraft to orbit and explore three moons of Jupiter that may have oceans beneath their icy surfaces.
Sci/Tech,"The plethora of security technologies on the market is enough to overwhelm even the most knowledgeable IT managers, but in sorting through all of the options, it may be helpful to look at what is not needed."
Sports,WALES suffered a blow ahead of October #39;s crucial 2006 World Cup qualifier with England next month as their tough tackling midfielder Robbie Savage received a one match suspension from FIFA for his red card against Northern Ireland earlier this month.
Sports,Michael Vaughan and his fellow batsmen can take great credit for transforming England #39;s one-day side from no-hopers into potential Champions #39; Trophy winners.
World,"A stern President Bush told the UN yesterday that his policies on Iraq are good for world peace, and scornfully attacked John Kerry for criticizing the war."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 22: Peoplesoft Inc will push ahead with a new marketing alliance and other initiatives in the face of a court ruling that raises the chance that Oracle Corps \$7."
Business,"NEW DELHI SEPTEMBER 22 : The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) said on Wednesday that India is among the dominant host countries for foreign direct investments (FDI) in Asia and the Pacific (APAC), which witnessed "
Business,Computer Associates International channel partners Wednesday said the company #39;s settlement with federal prosecutors and the indictment of former CEO Sanjay Kumar was little more than the latest curiosity in the ongoing saga of CA #39;s legal woes.
Business,"Verizon Wireless this week said its 3G service will be available in 14 US markets and 20 airports on September 27. Next Monday, it will also be offered in Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Kansas City, Missouri "
Sci/Tech,"Forget sticking a toe in the water, Vodafone #39;s done a cannonball -- unveiling 10 handsets it #39;s got lined up for the November launch of its 3G consumer services in the UK."
Sci/Tech,currently CEO of Philips #39; consumer electronics business groups -- will succeed the unit #39;s CEO Scott McGregor. The company is scheduled to hold a Semiconductors and Technology analysts day in Holland on Friday.
Sci/Tech,"Cut off their connection to the Web and people have moments of  quot;withdrawal and feelings of loss, frustration, and disconnectedness quot; according to a report released Wednesday by Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,theodp writes  quot;A German security company has divided opinion in the IT industry by offering a job to the teen charged with creating Sasser.
Sports,"UEFA, footballs European governing body, can work in mysterious ways, but there was no mistaking the speed and clarity of its decision-making on Tuesday."
Sports,Nelson Valdez scored two goals to help holder Werder Bremen beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the German Cup.
Sports,Washington Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld announced today that guard Steve Blake underwent successful surgery to remove a chipped bone from his right ankle.
Sports,"Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears, already without safety Mike Brown for the rest of the season because of an Achilles injury, will be without two more starters on defense for awhile."
World,"BAGHDAD, Sept. 22. - Iraqi officials recovered a decapitated corpse in western Baghdad today and turned it over to US officials, who were investigating if it was the body of Jack Hensley -he second American "
World,"New York, Sept.23. (Guardian News Service): President George Bush on Tuesday delivered an unrepentant speech to the United Nations defending the war in Iraq and calling on the world to help rebuild the country."
World,"Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo has called on Japan to extradite fugitive ex-President, Alberto Fujimori. Mr. Toledo made the demand Wednesday during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in "
World,A British hostage appeared on a video posted on an Islamic Web site Wednesday weeping and pleading for his life as Iraq #39;s leader and US 
Business,"GENEVA: Cross-border investment is set to bounce in 2004 after three years of deep decline, reflecting a stronger world economy and more international merger activity, the United Nations (UN) said overnight."
Business,LONDON (AP-CP) - Royal Dutch/Shell Group said today it will spend \$45 billion (US) and sell up to \$12 billion worth of assets to reinvigorate its underperforming oil and natural gas business.
Business,The former Chief Executive Officer of Computer Associates was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York Wednesday for allegedly participating in a massive fraud conspiracy and an elaborate cover up of a scheme that cost investors 
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone spent billions on acquiring 3G licenses throughout Europe and in Japan four years ago, but as it repeatedly delayed the launch date of high-speed services, investors started to wonder "
Sci/Tech,The US House of Representatives Tuesday passed by voice vote a bill that would boost prison time for scammers who register Web sites under false pretenses.
World,Peru #39;s president urged world leaders on Wednesday to pressure Japan to extradite former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori to face corruption charges and allegations he authorized death squad massacres a decade ago.
Sci/Tech,"The music business has been aggressive in fighting peer-to-peer file sharing over the Internet, but most musicians do not think illegal file sharing hurts them, according to a recent survey."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Wireless plans next week to expand its high speed mobile data service to 11 more markets, including New York and Los Angeles, as well as 19 more airports."
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into a town in the southern Gaza Strip late on Wednesday, witnesses said, hours after a Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up in Jerusalem, killing two Israeli border policemen."
Sports, Todd MacCulloch always knew his career would end. He just never expected it to come to such a sudden and mysterious stop.
Sports," Much to the Florida Marlins' regret, Josh Beckett was right."
Sci/Tech,"Trend Micro, Inc. has announced the Trend Micro Mobile Security, an antivirus and anti-spam protection for SMS messaging customers using smartphones and PDAs."
Sports, Courtney Brown refuses to surrender to injuries. He's already planning another comeback.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems and Fujitsu will partner to develop high-end routers and switches for use in advanced IP networks. Initally, Fujitsu will offer co-branded products running Cisco #39;s IOS-XR operating "
Business," Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after  oil prices jumped more than a dollar to over  $48 a barrel and  investment bank Morgan Stanley <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> reported a drop in its  quarterly profit."
Sci/Tech, Geologists unveiled a fossil discovery on Tuesday they believe will help resolve a long standing mystery over whether dinosaurs ever roamed to what is now Canada's Pacific coast.
Sports, BALTIMORE (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens cornerback  Deion Sanders is listed as questionable on the team's injury  report for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
Sports," The Atlanta Hawks signed free  agent Kevin Willis on Wednesday, nearly a decade after the  veteran big man ended an 11  year stint with the team."
Sci/Tech," Emissions of sulfur dioxide, which causes acid rain, rose 4 percent in 2003, but probably will not compromise long term air quality goals, the government reported Wednesday."
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into  a town in the southern Gaza Strip late on Wednesday, witnesses  said, hours after a Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up  in Jerusalem, killing two Israeli border policemen."
Business,"BRUSSELS The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to water down the rules that govern maximum working hours for employees, bowing to pressure from business and from Eastern European members of the EU seeking to catch up with their richer western "
Business,"THE first public trial of third-generation or 3G mobile phones will start in Singapore tomorrow, ahead of a nationwide rollout due by year #39;s end."
Business,"Bed Bath  amp; Beyond Inc. (BBBY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 24 percent rise in its quarterly earnings as demand for its household goods remained strong."
Business,"Conor MedSystems Inc., a maker of drug-coated coronary stents, on Wednesday filed to sell \$70 million worth of common shares in its initial public offering, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission statement."
Business,The state House on Wednesday approved a bill to move up the due date of county property taxes to offset lost state revenue sharing dollars.
Sci/Tech,"The video game industry has a lot in common with the movie business, in that both industries bank heavily on special effects, big releases and even glamour."
Sports,PAKISTAN captain Inzamam-ul-Haq admitted he had made a mistake in choosing to bowl first at the Rose Bowl as the West Indies inflicted a seven-wicket defeat in their Champions Trophy semi-final.
Sports,"Messina upset defending champion AC Milan 2-1 Wednesday, while Juventus won its third straight game to stay alone atop the Italian league standings."
World, The Iraqi capital was engulfed in violence yesterday as 21 people were killed and more than 100 wounded from two car bomb attacks and from United States led offensives on Shi #39;ite and Sunni rebel pockets in the city.
Sci/Tech,"European regulators may be getting ready to let the countdown to their decision begin, a source tells CNET News.com."
Sci/Tech,"A new chipset offers high-end features for less cash, an effort to spark PC makers to update their low-price offerings."
Sci/Tech,Nation's largest wireless carrier says it's leading the race to cover the United States with a third-generation network.
Sci/Tech,New version of Danger's mobile device is 25 percent thinner than its predecessor. \
Sci/Tech,"Miniature drives can continue their success in consumer devices but must get roomier, more rugged and more efficient, industry observers say."
Sci/Tech,Credit card processing firm Authorize.Net said today that it was the target of a large-scale distributed denial-of-service attack that had caused disruptions for customers.
Business,"Federal Reserve officials, citing recent signs of economic improvement, raised a key short-term interest rate Tuesday for a third time this year and signaled that they are "
Business,"Former Computer Associates International Inc. Chief Executive Sanjay Kumar was charged with directing a \$2.2 billion accounting fraud, and the company agreed to pay \$225 million to avoid prosecution and settle a regulatory suit."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. and the dispatchers #39; union reached a tentative agreement yesterday on a contract that supports the bankrupt airline #39;s transformation to a low-cost carrier.
Sports,"A BEATEN and dejected Tiger Woods walked alone up the 16th fairway here on Saturday, no teammates in sight with only security guards as companions to share his misery."
Sports," The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are trying to close out what could be the most successful season in franchise history, as they host the Kansas City Royals in the rubber match of a three game series today at Tropicana Field."
Sports,Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back on top of the points standings for the first time in three months. How long he can stay there remains to be seen.
World,"Indonesia #39;s next president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, moved swiftly up the military ranks during the authoritarian rule of Gen."
World,"The Middle East  quot;Quartet quot; on Wednesday urged Israel to honor its obligations under the Roadmap and freeze its settlement outposts, saying the lack of action in this regard is a  quot;cause of concern."
World," Britain complained to the United States over the deportation of pop singer turned Islamic activist Cat Stevens, who was denied entry on national security grounds."
World, The U.S. House of Representatives defied the White House on Wednesday by easily backing a measure that supporters say will make Mexican trucks operating on U.S. roads safer.
World,"At least 175,000 Haitians have been affected by flooding caused by a tropical storm, relief workers say."
World," Iraq's interim president told George W. Bush at the White House Monday that the ""armies of darkness"" would not stop Iraqis voting next month, even though there is no let up in insurgents' efforts to wreck the election."
World," So, did she or didn't? Britney Spears most definitely got married last week, People magazine reports in its Oct. 4 issue filled with pictures of the pop star and her fiance, Kevin Federline, in wedding apparel and surrounded by family and friends..."
World," Stocks tumbled Wednesday as investors saw a surge in oil prices and disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley as a reason to collect profits from gains of the last month. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 135 points, and all three major indexes saw their biggest losses since early August..."
Business,NEW YORK The dollar rose Wednesday as the European Central Bank signaled that the region #39;s benchmark rate would stay at a half-century low amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will lift its rate target at least once more this year.
Business,"BEIRUT: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Lebanon rose to \$358 million in 2003 compared to \$257 million in 2002, a jump of 12.1 percent, according to a World Investment Report issued Wednesday "
Business,"Mark Burnett, creator of the hit reality TV shows  quot;Survivor quot; and  quot;The Apprentice, quot; will develop a new prime-time television series featuring Martha Stewart, her company said on Tuesday."
Business,"PeopleSoft has no desires to get into making its own middleware, and IBM doesn #39;t want to get into the applications business, according to analyst Tad Piper of Piper Jaffray."
Business,"US Airways pilots resumed negotiations Wednesday with management on a new labor contract with the bankrupt airline, even as the company made clear that it will now be seeking greater concessions."
Business,Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it will match rival General Motors Corp. #39;s offer of interest-free car loans for up to six years on 2004 model-year vehicles.
Business,"Pittsburgh Corp., a metal products company, on Wednesday it has closed a public offering of 3.65 million common shares that helped raise  $100 million to be used to pay down debt."
Sci/Tech,"SEEKING to head off a challenge from video-game rival Sony Corp, Nintendo said on Tuesday that its dual-screen (DS) Game Boy player will hit stores in the United States just in time for the crucial holiday shopping season."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will accelerate the rollout of Windows XP Service Pack 2 over the next month and has released the first official update for SP2 to fix a problem some users had with virtual private networks.
Sci/Tech,An anonymous reader writes  quot;Market research company IDC is predicting a rosy future for MP3 player sales. They predict that by 2008 it will grow into a \$58 billion industry - four times bigger than the US record industry.
Sci/Tech,Online credit card processor Authorize.net on Wednesday acknowledged that large-scale data attacks have disrupted credit card processing for its Internet merchants over the last week.
Sci/Tech,"which had been due to expire next year -- will see AMD pay IBM fees from \$250 million to \$280 million through December 2008, while "
Sci/Tech," There #39;s a lot to like about flat panel screens. They are lighter than the conventional cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors, take up less desk space, look more attractive and tend to draw about half the power needed to run boxy monitors."
Sports,Juventus won 3-0 at Sampdoria in Italian soccer #39;s Serie A to record a third straight victory and maintain a two-point lead at the top of the 20-team standings.
Sports,PHILADELPHIA (CP) - Todd MacCulloch always knew his career would end. The Winnipeg native just never expected it to come to such a sudden and mysterious stop.
Sports,New Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes got a foretaste of the task facing him after the Premier League strugglers went out on penalties to third division Bournemouth in the League Cup on Wednesday.
World,"MARIETTA, Ga. Sept. 22, 2004 - The family of hostage Jack Hensley received confirmation of his death Wednesday, on what would have been his 49th birthday, a family spokesman said."
World,Libya took another big step towards respectability yesterday when the European Union #39;s most senior diplomats agreed that an arms embargo against Tripoli should be lifted.
World,"The Belgian Prime Minister, Guy Verhofstadt, was recovering yesterday after a road accident in which his car hit a concrete pillar and rolled over three times."
World,"PHNOM PENH Cambodia has detected its first outbreak of bird flu in chickens in recent months to become the sixth Asian nation to report a resurgence of the potentially fatal virus, officials said Wednesday."
World," A top African Union official said Wednesday the 53 nation group is ready to move thousands of troops to Sudan's western region of Darfur within days if it gets logistical support from Western nations and the United Nations ""especially."""
World," A potentially explosive device has been found in the cargo hold of a jet of Australian domestic airline Virgin Blue, a report said."
Sci/Tech," With VPN bug resolved, distribution of Windows XP update will increase."
World," The Senate confirmed Porter Goss as the new CIA director on Wednesday amid growing momentum for intelligence reform, terrorism threats and a persistent insurgency in Iraq."
World," A Palestinian teenager blew herself up at a busy Jerusalem bus station Wednesday, killing two Israeli policemen who stopped her for a security check and wounding 16 bystanders in an attack that evaded Israel's clampdown on the West Bank for the Jewish holidays.    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, meanwhile, dropped a plan to evacuate 21 Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip simultaneously at the beginning of next year, reverting to an earlier formula   a staged pullout in the summer of 2005..."
World,"KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - President Bush mocked John Kerry's fitness to be commander in chief Wednesday, saying the way to bring U.S..."
Sports,"SHANGHAI (AP-CP) - World champion Michael Schumacher arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, along with a host of other Formula One stars, saying he looked forward to evaluating the challenges of the city #39;s brand new circuit."
Sports, Retief Goosen will have friend and rival Ernie Els firmly in his sights when he tees off in the E2 million Heritage tournament tomorrow.
Sports,Inzamam-ul-Haq gambled and lost today as West Indies thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets to book their place in the Champions Trophy final today.
Sports,"Changes over the past 11 months should also force golfers to deal with a bear of a course. But to the sure lament of golf fans, a once-promised Tiger will no longer be part of the show."
World, American officials yesterday said they were not about to free Iraqi women prisoners as demanded by an Al Qaeda linked group which has already beheaded two Americans and is threatening to kill a British man.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (AFP) - Gloomy news about Iraq and the Middle East peace process on Wednesday overshadowed the second day of the UN #39;s annual gathering of world leaders."
Sports,"FARMINGTON, United States : World golf number one Vijay Singh, a seven-time winner this year, will not have second-ranked Tiger Woods to overcome here this weekend when he goes for his third PGA victory in a row."
World,"BAGHDAD: Twenty-four people were killed and more than 100 wounded in a car bomb attack and other violence in Iraq on Wednesday. Naim al-Qaabi, an official from Moqtada Sadrs movement, said 15 people were "
Sci/Tech,"  A mystery lurking at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy   an object radiating high energy gamma rays   has been detected by a team of UK astronomers working with international partners.     Their research, published today (September 22nd) in the Journal Astronomy and Astrophysics, was carried out using the High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.), an array of four telescopes, in Namibia, South West Africa..."
Sci/Tech,"UC Davis/AP -- The recent crash of NASA's Genesis space probe may have looked like bad news for scientists, but its cargo of particles captured from the sun should still yield useful information, according to Qing-Zhu Yin, a planetary scientist at UC Davis.     Yin, who is not directly affiliated with the Genesis mission, studies the composition of meteorites to learn about the formation of the solar system..."
Sci/Tech,"British Atlantic Survey -- Large colonies of micro-organisms living under rocks have been discovered in the most hostile and extreme regions of the Arctic and Antarctic  giving new insights on survival of life on other planets.     Reporting in this week's Nature, scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveal their surprise findings that rock-dwelling micro-organisms can photosynthesise and store carbon just as much as the plants, lichens and mosses that live above ground..."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems' new president pulls in \$677,000 in fiscal 2004, as the company tries to return to prosperity."
Sci/Tech,Program showing how to use flaw in Windows' handling of graphics files hits the Net--back up your family photos and beware.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will accelerate the rollout of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) over the next month and has released the first official update for SP2 to fix a problem some users had with VPNs (virtual private networks).
Business,"ISLAMABAD: Waseem Haqqie, chairman Board of Investment (BoI) said Wednesday that the government aims to enhance the ratio of foreign direct investment (FDI) to GDP from 18 percent to 22 percent in the next three years."
Business,"Shell, the Anglo-Dutch oil giant, warned yesterday that production is likely to remain flat for the next five years as it accelerates the disposal of unwanted assets and "
Business,"Pilots at US Airways Group Inc. resumed negotiations Wednesday with management on a new labor contract with the bankrupt airline, even as the company made clear that it will now be seeking greater concessions."
Sports,SOUTHAMPTON - Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq gambled and lost yesterday as the West Indies thrashed his team by seven wickets to book their place against England in the Champions Trophy final.
Sports,"Blackburn was dumped out of the Carling Cup on Wednesday, losing 7-6 on penalties to lowly Bournemouth in the second round. The two sides had tied 3-3 after extra time in English soccer #39;s second tier club knockout competition."
Sports,"From the 18th green at Oakland Hills to an Irish bar in Detroit, where Padraig Harrington met up with his cousin, Joey, the quarterback of the Detroit Loins who also won on Sunday "
Sports," quot;We #39;ve always bowed to the US Tour. Now, after winning four times in five starts, the time has come for us to pat ourselves on the back."
Sci/Tech,"By BRUCE MEYERSON    NEW YORK (AP) -- Verizon Wireless plans next week to expand its high-speed mobile data service to 11 more markets, including New York and Los Angeles, as well as 19 more airports.    The speedier laptop connections will be marketed only to businesses while the company adds coverage and readies services and devices for a consumer-oriented launch in 2005, Verizon Wireless said Wednesday..."
Sci/Tech," Immersion Corp., a small firm that develops and licenses touch related technologies, has been awarded  #36;82 million after winning a patent infringement lawsuit against PlayStation maker Sony Corp."
World," A group calling itself the  quot;Jihad Organization quot; said it had  quot;slaughtered quot; two Italian female hostages in Iraq, in a statement posted on an Islamist website."
Business," By now you probably know that earnings of Section 529 college savings accounts are free of federal tax if used for higher education. But taxes are only part of the problem. What if your investments tank? Just ask Laurence and Margo Williams of Alexandria, Va. In 2000 they put  #36;45,000 into the Virginia Education Savings Trust to open accounts for daughters Lea, now 5, and Anne, now 3. Since then their investment has shrunk 5 while the average private college tuition has climbed 18 to  #36;18,300."
World," EDMONTON (CP)   A man shot to death by an Edmonton police officer three years ago hoped Ontario Provincial Police would shoot him during a violent encounter almost a decade earlier, a fatality inquiry heard Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," As an ad medium, America Online has struggled to compete with rivals Yahoo! and Microsoft's MSN. But nine month AOL Me dia Networks president Michael J. Kelly declares the Time Warner unit has turned the corner  and some advertisers and agencies agree."
Sci/Tech," In a major strategic reversal, Sony Corp. said Wednesday it plans to add support for MP3 music files to some of its portable music players."
Business," White House officials have asked the  Justice Department to determine whether Air Force Secretary  James Roche engaged in possible misconduct over an initial  proposal to lease 100 Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> refueling tankers,  sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday."
Business," Fannie Mae used improper accounting  to manipulate its earnings reporting from quarter to quarter,  federal regulators said in a highly critical report that sets  the stage for the industry's second bookkeeping drama in less  than 18 months."
World," The Bush administration has no plans to seek an ""Iraq style"" U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran if it succeeds in efforts to have the council address that country's nuclear activities."
World, President George W. Bush and his Democratic rival John Kerry scouted votes in key battleground states but were already looking ahead to their crucial televised debates starting in a week.
World," The US Senate confirmed Representative Porter Goss, who led efforts in Congress to reform intelligence gathering, as head of the Central Intelligence Agency for which he once worked as a spy."
Sports," EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., (Sports Network) - The Minnesota  Vikings suffered a major blow on Wednesday when the club placed  right tackle Mike Rosenthal and tight end Jim Kleinsasser on  injured reserve, ending both players season."
Sports, INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts running  back Edgerrin James is questionable for Sunday's game against  Green Bay.
Business,There was a time when the low-carbohydrate Atkins and South Beach diets were sending tsunamis through the financial world. Riding swelling demand up was MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) -- formerly 
Business,"FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia dropped to US\$2.47bil last year from US\$3.20bil in 2002, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Developments (Unctad) World Investment Report 2004."
Business,"SYDNEY: Coles Myer Ltd, Australias biggest retailer, increased second-half profit by 26 after opening fuel and convenience stores, selling more-profitable groceries and cutting costs."
Business,CHICAGO The Illinois Commerce Commission today unanimously approved Ameren Corporation #39;s two-point-three-(b)billion-dollar acquisition of Decatur-based Illinois Power.
Sci/Tech," Is digital music finally going mainstream? According to market research firm IDC, the MP3 portable market will boom over the next five years into a  $58 billion industry."
Sci/Tech,"com September 22, 2004, 4:33 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,Jenson Button will not know which Formula One team he will race for next season until next month after a hearing on the dispute was adjourned.
Sports,Vijay Singh didn #39;t see the Mystic Rock course where the 84 Lumber Classic is played until a few weeks ago. Defending champion JL Lewis said the world #39;s top-ranked golfer would have gained no great advantage if he had seen it earlier.
Sports,"WINNIPEG - After more than 200 games, former Winnipegger Todd MacCulloch has decided to retire from the National Basketball Association."
Sci/Tech," U.S. university researchers will soon begin a  #36;13 million study of the spread of Internet viruses using methods pioneered in tracking the outbreak of human epidemics, researchers said on Wednesday."
World,"A suicide bomber struck for the second time in 24 hours yesterday near where National Guard recruits were waiting to sign on, killing at least 11 people in west Baghdad."
World," The family of a British engineer held hostage in Iraq made a final desperate appeal to his captors to  quot;be merciful quot;, as hopes for his safe release started to fade."
Business,"Americans are using more prescription drugs, but pharmaceutical companies can't take huge comfort in that."
World, A British hostage appeared on a video posted on an Islamic Web site Wednesday weeping and pleading for his life as Iraq's leader and U.S. officials crushed reports that a high profile female Iraqi weapons scientist could be released from jail soon  #151; as demanded by the kidnappers.
Business," Over the past three decades the Federal Government has poured three quarters of a trillion dollars into financial aid for college students. Back in 1971, the annual total for grants, loans, tax breaks and other aid was the equivalent, in today's dollars, of  #36;18 billion. It's now running at a  #36;65 billion a year clip."
World," The Republican led Senate approved President Bush's choice to head the CIA, Rep. Porter Goss, over protests from some Democrats who said he has too many Republican ties for a job that requires independence."
Business," Kimberly Clark, maker of Kleenex tissues and other consumer goods, announced a cost cutting plan aimed at saving 400 to 500 million dollars over three years, as well as a share buyback plan."
World," The singer formerly known as Cat Stevens is forbidden from flying into the United States because of his alleged association with possible terrorists, U.S. officials said Wednesday in explaining why a London to Washington flight carrying the peace activist was diverted..."
Business,Pittsburgh Corp. closed  $100 million Wednesday from a public stock offering. The steelmaker offered 3.65 million shares of common stock at  $29 per share.
Business,"Like any prize, the value is counted as income; winners must pay up to \$7,000 or forfeit the car. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Leave it to Uncle Sam to spoil the party."
Sci/Tech,"AMD and IBM have extended their CPU technology agreement through the end of 2008. Originally signed in December 2002, the alliance was originally slated to wind up at the end of 2005."
Sports,"MANCHESTER - As Wayne Rooney steps closer to his Manchester United debut, club captain has Roy Keane warned the England striker not to trust anyone as he revealed a world of hangers-on and back-stabbers at Old Trafford."
Sports,"The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday refused to reinstate a lawsuit against the Minnesota Vikings for the actions of its trainers before the Aug. 1, 2001, death of NFL lineman Korey Stringer."
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell convened Wednesday in New York with his counterparts from Russia, the European Union and the United Nations making up the informal Quartet on the Middle East."
Sci/Tech," U.S. university researchers will  soon begin a  $13 million study of the spread of Internet  viruses using methods pioneered in tracking the outbreak of  human epidemics, researchers said on Wednesday."
Business, European Union finance ministers pressed for action by the United States to prop up the dollar as eurozone nations expressed their deep disquiet at the parlous state of America's national finances.
Sci/Tech," The House will propose moving cybersecurity offices from the Department of Homeland Security to the White House as part of the intelligence reorganization, according to draft legislation obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The bill, expected to be introduced Thursday, would place cybersecurity into the White House budget office."
Sci/Tech," Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader may get all the glory, but a new Star Wars video game finally gives credit to the everyday grunts who couldn't summon the Force for help."
World," South Korea's military completed deployment of its 2,800 strong contingent in Iraq on Wednesday and its commander said protecting his troops was at the top of his agenda."
Sci/Tech, Former Computer Associates International Inc. chief executive Sanjay Kumar has been charged with securities fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice in connection with a multibillion dollar accounting scandal at the software company.
World," President Bush mocked John Kerry's fitness to be commander in chief Wednesday, saying the way to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq ""is not to wilt or waver."" Kerry suggested to a campaign crowd that Bush might bring back the military draft and said in an Associated Press interview that the president was ""living in a make believe world."""
Sports," SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Sports Network) - Kevan Barlow of the  San Francisco 49ers underwent a precautionary MRI on his sore  right knee Wednesday, but the running back expects to play  Sunday in Seattle."
World, The woman accusing Republican Senate candidate Tom Coburn of sterilizing her without permission nearly 14 years ago has released documents she says bolster her contention that she never consented to the procedure.
World," The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday defied the White House and voted to ease limits on U.S. student travel and trade with Cuba, but defeated a measure that would have lifted all economic sanctions."
World," Democrat John Kerry said Tuesday that President Bush ""didn't talk reality at the United Nations"" and pressed him to answer question about policies that Kerry said have made Iraq a violent mess."
Sports,A handful of potential managers has emerged from the Mets' 1986 World Series-winning team.
Sports,"A hockey league formed for locked-out N.H.L. players denies that it suspended play, saying a statement released with league letterhead was not legitimate."
Sports,"Robby Gordon, who admitted he intentionally caused an accident last Sunday, has been placed on probation for the remainder of the 2004 Nascar Nextel Cup season."
World," In a sign of warming U.S. Libyan  ties, Secretary of State Colin Powell will meet Libya's foreign  minister on Thursday in the highest level talks between the  countries in decades, U.S. officials said."
World,"Charles Kennedy will tell Lib Dems they are on the road to  government when he wraps up their annual rally, writes Nick Assinder."
Sports,"Capitals goalie Olaf Kolzig will stay close to his home during the lockout, taking a position as goaltenders coach with his former junior team, the Tri-City Americans."
Sports,"All 18 greens were replaced since last year at the Mystic Rock course where the 84 Lumber Classic is played, and the course was lengthened by 400 yards to 7,500."
Sports,"Tennessee, North Carolina State and Duke have no true quarterback starter. Maryland and Florida State are getting spotty play by their quarterbacks. And it's only September."
Business,Crude futures climbed above 48 dollars a barrel Wednesday as US Energy Department reported that domestic supplies fell more than expected.
Business,"Bankrupt US Airways (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) sought consent from its big unions on Wednesday for temporary relief from contracts and threatened to "
Business,"British Energy won approval from Brussels yesterday for its 3.4bn government-backed bail-out, under the condition that the cash is used exclusively for decommissioning nuclear power plants."
Sci/Tech,"Credit card processing firm Authorize.Net has been the target of a  quot;large-scale quot; distributed denial-of-service attack that has resulted in periodic disruptions of service for some customers, says David Schwartz, the company #39;s marketing director."
Sci/Tech,"Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader may get all the glory, but a new Star Wars video game finally gives credit to the everyday grunts who couldn #39;t summon the Force for help."
Sci/Tech,"You #39;re speeding through space at 28 000 kilometres per hour, at times the outside temperature gets down to a chilling minus two hundred degrees Celsius, there is no quick getaway."
Sci/Tech,"com September 22, 2004, 5:38 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"Riding popular Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger #39;s endorsement, state air quality regulators are expected to step up a campaign against global warming that could spark sticker-shock in auto showrooms over the next 10 years."
Sports,WEST Indies beat Pakistan by seven wickets at the Rose Bowl yesterday to reach the final of crickets Champions Trophy and set up a showdown with hosts England at the Oval on Saturday.
Sports,"Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Shawn Green will definitely sit out at least one game of a weekend series against the San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, but will wait until Thursday to make his final decision."
World,Conflicting accounts about the possible release of Iraqi detainees -- among them the woman known as  quot;Dr. Germ quot; -- were issued by the US and Iraqi governments Wednesday.
World,"The US military says an American soldier was killed in attack in eastern Afghanistan, the third US soldier to die in the country this week."
World,An Internet statement purportedly by a group which claimed to have kidnapped two Italian aid workers in Iraq said Wednesday it had killed the women.
World,"Nuclear technology is now so widespread that it is only political will which stops many countries from making nuclear weapons. Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the UN #39;s nuclear regulatory body the "
World,"A female Palestinian bomber blew herself up near an Israeli military hitch-hiking post in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing two people and wounding 15."
Business,"Pittsburgh Corp. raised net proceeds of roughly  $100 million through a share sale completed this week, the company said. Wheeling Pittsburgh, a steel maker, sold 3.65 million shares of common stock at  $29 each."
Sci/Tech,"IN A major strategic reversal, Sony plans to add support for MP3 music files to some of its portable music players. The shift to support the widely used MP3 music format would end Sony #39;s long-standing insistence on its proprietary Atrac format."
Sci/Tech,"A plan to require automakers to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks by about 30 percent is expected to be approved on Thursday by the California Air Resources Board, backers and opponents said."
Sci/Tech,Japanese game giant Nintendo announced Tuesday that its forthcoming DS (short for Dual Screen) portable game system will launch in the United States on Nov. 21 for a retail price of \$149.
Sports,KOLKATA: The live telecast of the Test series between India and Australia is a near-certainty. BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya on Wednesday said the board was making  quot;all-out efforts quot; to ensure the series 
Sports,"The National Hockey League lockout may be officially a week old, but already a considerable number of its players are finding employment elsewhere."
Sports,"Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Top-seeded American Serena Williams and Wimbledon winner Maria Sharapova of Russia both posted second-round wins Wednesday and moved into the quarterfinals at the inaugural \$585,000 China Open."
Sports,"ATHENS, Sept. 22. - Two powerlifters from Azerbaijan have tested positive for banned substances in initial doping tests and are banned for life from the Paralympics, officials said today."
World,"United Nations, Sep 22 (UNI) Even as he refrained from launching a tirade against New Delhi, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today strongly opposed any proposal to include India in an enlarged United Nations Security Council and asserted that a "
World,"US tanks raided the Baghdad Shi #39;ite Muslim stronghold of Sadr City in the early hours of Wednesday as aircraft bombed the area and helicopters flew low overhead, witnesses said."
World,"VIRGIN Blue had not trained its workers to cope with an emergency like the discovery of an explosive device on a flight, an airport union said today."
Sports, The only time Drew Brees got a headache on Wednesday was when he recalled what usually happens to the San Diego Chargers in Denver.
World," Ralph Nader will not appear on Oregon's general election ballot, the state Supreme Court said Wednesday, overturning a lower court decision."
World," The Senate voted overwhelmingly yesterday to confirm Rep. Porter J. Goss (R Fla.) as the new head of the CIA, brushing aside complaints from some Democrats that he is too partisan and insufficiently interested in reform to head the embattled agency."
World," Floods in China killed more than 1,000  people this year, destroyed 650,000 village homes and caused  64.7 billion yuan ( $7.82 billion) in direct economic losses,  the official Xinhua News agency said."
World,"Britain says it will not bargain with Iraqi militants holding a UK man, after he made a video plea to Tony Blair."
World," Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Shawn Green will definitely sit out at least one game of a weekend series against the San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, but will wait until Thursday to make his final decision.    Green said Wednesday there's a possibility he'll sit out both Friday night and Saturday afternoon..."
Sci/Tech,"source spam blocker gets legal makeover with switch to Apache license. Oh, and tech upgrades."
Sci/Tech,"With software tycoon Larry Ellison poised to dismantle PeopleSoft, why are PeopleSoft customers so relaxed?"
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: T-Mobile sells Sidekick II...Spyware bill moves to Senate...Supercomputer center gets new No. 2.
Business,WALL Street is said to be a bit rattled at the Federal Reserves latest quarter-point rise in American interest rates. Yesterdays one-third drop in quarterly profit announced by investment bank Morgan Stanleys will not help the jitters.
Business,"Two former top executives of Computer Associates International were indicted in Brooklyn on charges of accounting fraud, the Justice Department said today."
Business,"Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel), the biggest telecoms both in Singapore and Southeast Asia, on Wednesday announced the start of a month-long trial for its third-generation "
Business,"British house prices have risen by more than any other developed country #39;s over the past 30 years, and are more at risk of crashing than anywhere else, the International Monetary Fund warned yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Multimedia Card Association kicks off ad campaign to promote the small cards based on its specifications.
Sci/Tech,"The International Space Station (ISS) crew will stay in orbit for two days longer than planned, Itar-Tass told today. The launching of the Soyuz TMA-5 spaceship has been postponed from October 9 to October 11 due to problems with the docking system."
World,WASHINGTON: US President George W Bush on Wednesday received a rap across the knuckles from the Los Angeles Times which observed that he might have done better at wooing broader international 
World,NATO ambassadors have agreed on a plan to expand the alliance training mission in Iraq. A NATO spokesman says the accord provides for the dispatch of instructors to staff a military training academy for Iraqi trainees.
World,They gathered in Brussels to try to agree on the terms for expanding the alliance #39;s small military training mission in Iraq. Officials said before the meeting that they believed an accord would be possible 
World,Immigration officials have smashed a criminal network operating one of the country #39;s fastest-growing immigration scams: the bogus marriage.
Sci/Tech,TV Guide and Hitachi announce a multiyear deal to bring program guides to digital TVs.
Sci/Tech,U.S. House members accused IBM and other IT vendors Wednesday of breaking the rules in a much-criticized program designed to help schools and libraries purchase Internet equipment.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft unveiled a new incentive program on Wednesday offering customers free upgrade assistance and a credit toward new purchases, an initiative the company hopes will spark sales and encourage customers to move to its latest releases."
Sci/Tech,Senate proposal would scale back a provision of the USA Patriot Act that lets the FBI monitor alleged computer trespassers without a warrant.
Sci/Tech," #147;It has been a good year for Apple, #148; writes Wilson Rothman in naming the iMac G5 TIME Gadget of the Week.  #147;Since the beginning of 2004, I #146;ve discussed GarageBand, AirPort Express and the latest iPod. If you go back 12 months, you can probably even throw in iTunes Music Store, the original G5 and the official release of iChat AV. This isn #146;t favoritism, I #146;m just impressed. Rather than spend money on its silly  #145;Switch #146; ad campaign, the company has spent it inventing actual reasons for people to switch from Windows to Mac, not least of all personal style. The iMac G5 is super suave, but it #146;s also a pretty good deal. #148; Sep 22"
Business,Sept. 22 - American avoidance of most things carb has hit the country #39;s largest wholesale baker - the company that makes Wonder Bread and Twinkies.
Sci/Tech,The U.S.B. flash drive  the portable memory device also known as a thumb or keychain drive  has become both essential utility and fashion object.
Sci/Tech,Ultrasound images from the womb are increasingly being made not for medical purposes but by companies offering expectant parents a sort of prebirth viewing.
Sports,"WOBURN, England (PA) -- A tired-looking David Howell, still on a high from helping Europe to its biggest-ever Ryder Cup win, on Wednesday made a frank admission on the eve of The Heritage Tournament at Woburn Golf Club."
Sci/Tech,Trying to authenticate documents or uncover forgeries is an increasingly technical pursuit.
Sci/Tech,A mobile wireless system being tested in Oregon allows police officers in the field to check fingerprints against state and national databases.
Sci/Tech,A new chip-making technology that uses a special kind of electron microscope to draw the circuits and will lead to better memory chips.
World," BAGHDAD, Sept. 23    A British hostage threatened with death by a militant Islamic group appealed to  Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday to save his life by ordering the release of all women held in Iraqi prisons."
Sci/Tech," A Pentagon run Web site intended to make it easier for Americans overseas to vote by absentee ballot has been modified to broaden access to the site, the Defense Department said on Wednesday."
Business,Oil prices have risen for the fifth day in a row amid continuing concerns over the level of US stocks. The surge helped spark a 1.3 fall on Wall Street as investors worried it could lead to a fall in consumer spending and hit corporate profits.
Business,"A high profile celebrity may serve her prison sentence right here in North Central Florida. Martha Stewart could be coming to the small town of Coleman, Florida."
Business,"The Royal Dutch/Shell Group said yesterday that it would sell as much as \$12 billion in assets, spend \$45 billion on new projects and consider some acquisitions as it tries to bolster oil and gas production."
Business,"China will succeed in cooling off an overheated economy and achieve a soft landing, according to a major Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released on Wednesday."
Business,Sony announced on Tuesday that it is planning to launch a smaller and lighter version of its popular PS2 gaming console in November.
Business,Northwest says it will refund the difference plus a 50-dollar travel voucher to any customer who buys a Northwest ticket finds a ticket for the exact same Northwest flight on the same date during the same day as their ticket was purchased.
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft Inc. opened the second day of its user conference here Wednesday with good news for itself and its customers: upgrade discounts and a significant licensing deal.
Sports,Promoted Sicilian side Messina shocked Italian champions AC Milan with a 2-1 victory at the San Siro in Italian first division league match on Wednesday.
Sports,"Valencia was all over Deportivo out of the gate, jumping out to a 4-0 lead at halftime. Summer acquisition Bernardo Corradi netted his first La Liga goal in the 17th minute, giving Valencia the 1-0 lead."
Sports,COLIN Montgomerie has taken pride in the certainty that Europe will go into the next Ryder Cup match at the K Club against the United States as favourites for the first time.
Sports," Jhonny Peralta's two run double keyed Cleveland's five run seventh inning, and the Indians rallied to defeat the Detroit Tigers 7 6 on Wednesday night."
World,"JERUSALEM: A Palestinian woman suicide bomber blew herself up near a hitch-hiking post in Jerusalem yesterday, killing two people and wounding 15."
World,"BEIJING, Sept. 23 (Xinhuaent) -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said in Beijing on Tuesday that the UN Security Council was not a board of directors and its composition should not be decided "
World,"SRINAGAR, IHK : Sep 23 (KMS) - In occupied Kashmir, the puppet Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Saeed escaped unhurt in an attack on the office of the district magistrate in Islamabad, where he was filing his election papers."
World,"THE fridge magnet and associated bumf the Howard Government distributed in 2003 said nothing about Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, Osama bin Laden #39;s military commander and architect of the September 11 attacks."
Sports,"If Shawn Green follows his own precedent, he will not play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' games in San Francisco on Friday and Saturday because of Yom Kippur."
Sports,"Orioles owner Peter Angelos, who sits on baseball's eight-member relocation committee, has insisted that he would fight any attempt to move the Expos to the District."
Sci/Tech,"The purpose of this paper is to examine the difficulties of detecting complex viruses, including polymorphic, metamorphic and entry-point obscuring viruses. Whether or not an anti-virus (AV) technology can detect these viruses can be a useful metric to consider when evaluating AV products."
Sports,The Washington area's 33-year effort to acquire a Major League Baseball team has produced plenty of agonizing near-misses.  There is a good chance that won't happen this time.
Sports,U.S. cyclist Tyler Hamilton was suspended from his professional team Wednesday and put on notice that his contract would be invalidated if he is found guilty of the drug charges against him.
Sports,Quarterback Mark Brunell looked spry leaving Redskins Park on Wednesday following another round of treatment for his strained left hamstring and said the injury continues to feel better.
Sports,"Dodgers first baseman Shawn Green will definitely sit out at least one game of a key weekend series against the Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, but will wait to make his final decision."
Sci/Tech,"A massive rise in phishing attacks this year may lead on to customised email security attacks targeted specifically at individual or small groups of companies, according to email security firm MessageLabs."
World," The United States and Japan have detected  signs that North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic  missile that could hit almost all of Japan, a Japanese  newspaper said on Thursday."
World,"Federal officials are trying to prosecute operators of Web sites that recruit terrorists, raising alarms among civil libertarians."
World," Carlos Zambrano pitched 7 1 3 shutout innings to outduel Oliver Perez and beat Pittsburgh for the fifth straight time this season, carrying the Chicago Cubs to a tense, 1 0 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night.    Sammy Sosa preserved the Cubs' sixth shutout with a sprawling, belly flop catch of Ty Wigginton's bases loaded, two out line drive to right field in the eighth..."
World," A missile from an Israeli helicopter wounded 12 in a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza early Thursday after a teenager from the West Bank evaded roadblocks and blew herself up next to a busy Jerusalem bus stop, killing two policemen.    To carry out the Wednesday suicide attack   the first in Jerusalem in seven months but the second in Israel in three weeks   the 19 year old overcame a strict military closure of the West Bank imposed for a series of Jewish holidays that began last week..."
Business," Bankrupt US Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A>  sought consent from its big unions on Wednesday for temporary  relief from contracts and threatened to go to court to force  changes if workers did not voluntarily agree."
Business,Hundreds of soldiers who unwittingly signed up for high-cost life insurance will receive full cash refunds from the insurance company.
Business,Shell outlined a profit strategy of modest acquisitions and no buybacks. Investors sold.
Sci/Tech,"President George W. Bush has nominated former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik to replace Tom Ridge as Homeland Security Secretary, marking a significant departure from his tendency to choose educated, Patrician types for his Cabinet."
Business,"Cross-border investment is rebounding after three lean years as companies take advantage of higher profits and a strong global economy to snap up foreign rivals, the United Nations said yesterday."
Business,Vodafone yesterday began its campaign for dominance of Europe #39;s Christmas market for mobile phones with nine new handsets it will use to provide 3G services offering everything from video calls to downloadable games and television clips.
Business,Verizon Wireless is including Milwaukee among 14 cities where on-the-go business people can equip their laptops for a new high-speed data service that will be available anywhere in the metro area.
Sports,"Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The three Texas Rangers relievers involved in last Monday #39;s altercation with fans in Oakland had their suspension reduced one game each by the league Wednesday."
Sports,Kerry Wood returned to Chicago on Wednesday to be examined by a doctor because of back problems that nearly forced the Cubs pitcher to miss Tuesday #39;s start against Pittsburgh.
Sci/Tech,"Broadband digital subscriber line (DSL) led a global boom in broadband Internet access over the 12 months ended June 30, growing to about 78 million total subscribers as users of all broadband services surpassed 123 million, the DSL Forum announced Wednesday."
World,"Given the impact and growing inter-connectedness of the world media, it is not surprising that Trinidadians, more than ever, are aware of the state of our world."
World,Italian authorities said Thursday they had no information allowing them to confirm the execution of two Italian hostages being held in Iraq.
World," The United States and Japan have detected signs that North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile that could hit almost all of Japan, a Japanese newspaper said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Peanuts, hot dogs and wireless instant replays. It's the future of baseball."
Sci/Tech," Warner Bros. Pictures has partnered with the production company of Jeff Skoll, who previously was eBay's first full time employee and first president."
World, Divers working under a court order on Wednesday found several pieces of railroad track believed used to sink the bodies of dissidents killed during the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet.
World," A growing number of senators are questioning whether the Senate should abandon pledges to make far reaching changes to the nation's intelligence bureaucracy before Election Day, doubts that could dampen the bill's momentum."
Sci/Tech,"Ask iPod users what they like the most about the device, and most will probably mention the scroll wheel. MP3.com's Eliot Van Buskirk has the story behind it."
Business,"Greece confessed Wednesday to having repeatedly misrepresented significant economic data before it joined the European currency union, prompting suggestions that it might "
Sports,US cyclist Tyler Hamilton was suspended from his professional team yesterday and put on notice that his contract would be invalidated if he is found guilty of the drug charges against him.
Sports,"MONTREAL (Ticker) -- Mike Piazza kept the New York Mets from hitting rock bottom in the National League East Division. Piazza had two hits, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, as the Mets posted a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Expos ."
Sports,"Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Carlos Zambrano tossed 7 1/3 shutout innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the middle contest of a three-game set at PNC Park."
Sports,Arkansas coach Houston Nutt said a few doubts crept into his mind about his offense this summer. It #39;s hard to blame him after 10 veteran 
Sports,"  Eric Milton pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, and Philadelphia used four home runs to beat Florida, 12 4, in the second of a three game series."
World,"US troops struck at militant strongholds across Iraq on Wednesday, pounding insurgent positions in Baghdad and clashing with fighters in central and northern cities."
World," Two Italian women aid workers were reported killed in Iraq and a British hostage pleaded for his life after the killing of two Americans, as the latest hostage crisis put pressure on governments with troops in Iraq."
Sports," Larry Walker hit a two run homer in the fifth inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3 2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday."
World," Two Italian women aid workers were  reported killed in Iraq and a British hostage pleaded for his  life after the killing of two Americans, as the latest hostage  crisis put pressure on governments with troops in Iraq."
Sports,"Orlando Hernndez failed to protect a 3-0 lead, so the Yankees lost a chance of clinching at least the wild card."
Business,The show's 276-car giveaway is part of an effort to reclaim credibility in the domestic  car market.
Business,D.C. has hired a group to develop new design standards for downtown food carts and souvenir stands.
Sci/Tech,"Google's Picasa Hacked Via Security Hole\\Google's Picasa was allegedgly hacked into over the weekend. Zone-H reports that Picasa was victim to a security hole in its forum. Picasa is a software for managing photos, the company has been acquired by Google earlier this year. \\The server hosting the Picasa web ..."
Business,"Wednesday's disclosure that government regulators have raised safety and soundness questions about mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae has given new ammunition to critics of the company and its sister firm, Freddie Mac."
Sports,A third La Salle University basketball player has been charged with rape over an alleged 2003 sexual encounter with a female La Salle player.
Business,US House and Senate negotiators agreed on a \$146 billion tax-cut plan that includes the renewal of four breaks for middle-income families and 23 business provisions.
Business,"Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Inc. (DJTC.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , trying to restructure \$1.8 billion in debt, said on Wednesday that it and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners "
Sci/Tech,Nextel Communications Inc. said the Federal Communications Commission should reduce by at least \$452 million what it is charging the company for new airwaves.
Sci/Tech,Q: Where can I get help if I have problems with my computer after installing Windows XP Service Pack 2? A: Only a small percentage of Windows users have reported serious issues after installed Service Pack 
Sci/Tech,"California is expected this week to order automakers to cut  quot;greenhouse gases #39; from passenger cars, trucks and SUVs, becoming the first state in the nation to try to combat global warming."
Sci/Tech,"spam vendors hit back on Tuesday against analyst firm Gartner #39;s claims that the level of spam is falling.  quot;I don #39;t agree with it at all, quot; said Mark Sommer, chief technology officer at MessageLabs."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket Southampton, Sep 22 : The West Indies Wednesday beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second semi-final to set up the title clash with England in the Champions Trophy Saturday."
Sports,"Through the season #39;s first two games, the Jets have the league #39;s top running game and the highest-scoring offense, and they are off to their best start in Coach Herman Edwards #39;s four-year tenure."
Sports,"A CORUA, Sep 22 (SW) - Valencia CF have confirmed their title aspirations by crushing Deportivo la Corua 1-5 at Riazor stadium, while Levante surprised Atletico de Madrid, winning 2-1."
World,"AU PRINCE.More than 1,000 people have died or are missing as a result of Tropical Storm Jeanne, particularly in the northeastern region of the country where, at the close of this edition, more bodies were being discovered and the banks of certain "
World,Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is set to become Indonesia #39;s next president. The former general has been projected as the landslide winner of this week #39;s presidential ballot.
World,"JERUSALEM, Sept 22 (AFP) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Wednesday that Israel #39;s withdrawal of troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip would start in the summer of 2005 and last 12 weeks, in an interview with public television."
World,At least 21 people were killed and 150 injured yesterday as two suicide car bombers wrought havoc in Baghdad and US forces pounded suspected insurgents in the east of the capital.
Business,"Congressional negotiators appeared to have beaten back efforts yesterday to expand or preserve the tax refunds for poor families, even as they added \$12."
Business,Computer Associates has announced a deal with the US Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission that will solve the software vendor #39;s accounting scandal.
Business,"Business tax cuts and proliferating shelters pushed the effective tax rate of 275 large US corporations down by 20 percent since 2001, even as their pretax profits jumped 26 percent, according "
Sports," Orlando Cabrera homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to their second straight win in their last at bat, 7 6 over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,A Senate committee voted yesterday to transfer airwaves used by dozens of television stations to spectrum-starved public safety organizations but included a provision that critics say 
Sci/Tech,"New technologies will make existing information security measures obsolete over the next five years, according to analyst Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Cut off their connection to the web and people have moments of  quot;withdrawal and feelings of loss, frustration and disconnectedness quot;, according to a report released this week by Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,"Citysearch Launches ""Pay Per Call"" Search Advertising Program\\Citysearch, a local search service, announced the national roll out of its PFP-Calls product to enhance its PFP (pay for performance) advertising package. The new product allows local merchants to track business leads through the number of phone calls they receive. Merchants are ..."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Formula One now enters the final three races of the 2004 season, all of which are long distant events. The inaugural Chinese Grand Prix heads the trio this weekend, followed by Japan and Brazil."
Sports," The Montreal Expos may claim it is of little importance to them if they finish out of last place in the National League East, but it #39;s definitely important to Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets."
World," Workers used dump trucks to empty more than 100 bodies into a 14 foot deep hole on Wednesday  #151; the first mass grave for the more than 1,070 flood victims of Tropical Storm Jeanne. Bystanders shrieked, held their noses against the stench and demanded that officials collect bodies in waterlogged fields. The government late Wednesday said up to 1,250 people were still missing and that the death toll could rise to 2,000 people."
World,"Two Italian women aid workers were reported killed in Iraq and a British hostage pleaded for his life after the killing of two Americans, as the latest hostage crisis put pressure on governments with troops in Iraq."
World,"BEIRUT, 23 September 2004 - Lebanon arrested 10 members of a suspected Lebanese Al-Qaeda network, thereby thwarting a planned attack on the Italian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanese Interior Minister Elias Murr said yesterday."
World,"The Sudanese government agreed to observe the UN resolution on Darfur, avoiding threatened sanctions to their oil industry. But it says the resolution is unfair and unjust to Sudan."
World,Cambodia says it has found a new outbreak of bird flu in a province near Phnom Penh. Cambodia #39;s agriculture ministry says all birds at the farm where the outbreak was found will be slaughtered.
World,SYDNEY : Australia #39;s government reacted furiously to an opposition politician #39;s claim that ruling party lawmakers were collectively to blame for the 2002 Bali bombings and a bloody attack on its Jakarta embassy.
Sports," Igor Simutenkov scored on a free kick five minutes into the first overtime period, leading the Kansas City Wizards to a 1 0 victory over the Chicago Fire in the championship match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night."
World,"  quot;If you are showing the new Afghanistan, you cannot do it with a photo of a cemetery! quot; explains an exasperated worker with the media production house guiding Afghan presidential candidates into the murky world of political marketing."
Sci/Tech, The Senate Commerce Committee voted yesterday to require cell phone companies to get the approval of individual customers before listing their wireless phone numbers in public directories.
World,The IRA was tonight told to be prepared to surrender its weapons if a deal to revive power sharing in Northern Ireland is to go ahead.
World,"In the last few years, political races from Congress to county sheriff have begun to hinge on the American Indian vote."
World," Music producer Phil Spector has been ordered to appear in court Monday   a possible sign that he has been indicted by a grand jury for murder, his attorney said Wednesday.    Attorney Roger Rosen said he hasn't been told there is an indictment, but can think of no other reason why he and Spector have been called to court..."
World,"Iraqis hailed the rebuilding of a bridge destroyed during the war in a ceremony held Wednesday, but many have decried the slow pace of reconstruction efforts."
World,"For much of last month's siege at a Russian school, it was left to a Moscow pediatrician known for his work at crisis scenes to mediate the standoff on the telephone."
Sci/Tech,"Committee voted to require wirless firms to get the approval of customers before listing their numbers in public directories. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
World,"Ivory Coast #39;s rebels have asked President Thabo Mbeki to help provide security when they begin to disarm. Laurent Gbagbo, Ivory Coast #39;s president, has acceded to Mbeki #39;s request to create a conducive atmosphere "
Sci/Tech,"Wireless firm says agency should cut at least \$452 million what it is charging the company for new airwaves. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Committee votes to transfer airwaves to public safety groups but includes a provision that critics say could allow broadcasters to delay the move indefinitely. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sports,Javier Valentin smacked a three-run homer in a five-run ninth inning off John Smoltz to carry the rallying Cincinnati Reds to an 11-8 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wednesday.
Sports,"Mike Piazza #39;s eighth-inning single off reliever Luis Ayala helped the Mets edge the Expos, 3-2, in front of 3,664 at Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night."
Sports,"he Yankees will soon meet to discuss their 25-man postseason roster, and two of the biggest curiosities are the recuperating Jason Giambi and Kevin Brown, the injured pitcher."
World,"A deadly bird flu virus, which has killed 29 Asians this year, has reappeared in Cambodia and the government is deeply worried because villagers ate birds which had died from it, officials said on Wednesday."
Business,THE Australian dollar continued to trade only slightly stronger today as investors wait for local data due out next week to provide some short term direction.
Business,The 2004 Asian Development Prospect report has predicted that this year #39;s GDP growth rate will be 8-point-8 percent higher than last year while next year #39;s growth rate will slowdown to eight percent.
Business,Defense lawyers on Wednesday sought to poke holes in a government witness #39;s story of an angry confrontation with a former Enron Corp.
Business,"Twinkies maker Interstate Bakeries Corp., the nation #39;s largest wholesale baker, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday after failing to meet auditor deadlines for financial reports."
Business,"China should raise interest rates to cool the economy and prevent a future buildup of bad loans in the banking system, the Asian Development Bank #39;s (ADB) Bei-jing representative Bruce Murray said."
Sci/Tech, Belgium's Option  said on Wednesday it would launch a new wireless data card targeted at the U.S. market in November.
Sports," The Atlanta Braves will try to move one step closer to their 13th straight division title, as they continue a three game series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight from Turner Field."
Sports,Sunday #39;s Chinese grand prix promises to be the biggest payday of Bernie Ecclestone #39;s 25-year career as the controller of formula one.
Sports,"Mike Piazza sent a flare down the right-field line in the eighth inning Wednesday night at Olympic Stadium, and Bartolome Fortunato couldn #39;t have been happier about that cue shot."
Sports,"NEW YORK Toronto spotted the New York Yankees a 3-to-0 lead before winning in the Bronx 5-to-4. Vernon Wells supplied the go-ahead, two-run triple off Orlando Hernandez in the seventh inning."
Sports,"Carlos Zambrano pitched 7 1-3 shutout innings to outduel Oliver Perez and beat Pittsburgh for the fifth straight time this season, carrying the Chicago Cubs to a tense, 1-0 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night."
World,"Walk up St. Giles, the great piazza that runs north of St. Mary Magdalen #39;s church here, with St. John #39;s College to your right and the Ashmolean Museum to your left, and "
Business," Fannie Mae used improper accounting to manipulate its quarterly earnings reports, regulators said, touching off the mortgage finance industry's second such controversy in less than 18 months."
Sports," 1908  #151; In a crucial game with the Chicago Cubs, Fred Merkle of the New York Giants failed to touch second base as the apparent winning run crossed home plate. This resulted in a great dispute and the game was eventually declared a tie and played over on Oct. 8 after the Cubs and Giants ended the season in a tie."
Business,"Developing Asia and the Pacific will grow at 7.0 percent in 2004 on strong exports and buoyant intraregional trade, the Asian Development Bank says."
Sci/Tech,"Immersion Corp., a small California firm that develops and licenses touch-related technologies, has been awarded \$82 million after winning a patent infringement lawsuit against PlayStation maker Sony Corp."
Sports,"It was all a bit of a fast bowler #39;s joke at the time but, as Brian Lara lay dazed on the pitch, the words of Shoaib Akhtar must have felt a little more sinister."
Sports,"Igor Simutenkov scored on a free kick five minutes into the first overtime period, leading the Kansas City Wizards to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in the championship match of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Wednesday night."
World,"A militant group that beheaded two American engineers this week posted a video on the Internet early Thursday showing a third hostage, Kenneth Bigley, a Briton, pleading for his life."
World,"Malaysian leaders vowed to wage political war against former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, calling him a  quot;traitor quot; at the annual ruling party congress yesterday and saying there would be no room for him to mount a comeback."
Business,America #39;s biggest mortgage lender was thrown into turmoil yesterday when the industry watchdog accused it of having major accounting problems and doubted the  quot;soundness quot; of the company.
World,"Japan, Brazil, India and Germany are joining forces to lobby for permanent seats on the UN Security Council. The move comes as a high-level panel prepares recommendations on reforming and enlarging the most powerful UN body."
Sports,"BRUSSELS, Dec 6 (SW) - The Belgian Raymond Goethals, former coach of Standard Liege, RSC Anderlecht and Olympique de Marseille, has died at the age of 83."
World," The money laundering allegation in a congressional ethics complaint filed against House Majority Leader Tom DeLay involves the same  #36;190,000 in political contributions that led to indictments of the Texas congressman's aides on similar charges."
World,Sistani has threaten to boycott the nationwide elections if Shiite power is diluted on the ballot.
Sci/Tech,"Colonies of microorganisms found thriving under rocks at the north and south poles are evidence that life can exist in harsh areas on Earth which may mimic conditions on Mars, scientists said Wednesday."
Sports,"Briton Jenson Button will have to wait until mid-October to find out whether he drives for Williams or BAR next year. Button has spent the past three seasons with BAR, but in August revealed he has signed "
Sports," If all goes according to plan, the Braves will clinch the division tonight, but that won #39;t lessen the sudden unease they feel at John Smoltz #39;s vulnerability."
Sports,The plan to promote BJ Ryan into a part-time closer had seemingly provided the Baltimore Orioles with an almost flawless late-inning bullpen scenario.
World,The confusion yesterday over whether two  quot;high-value quot; women prisoners being held in Iraq would be released has underlined the limits of the interim government #39;s authority.
World,BEIRUT Lebanon said Wednesday it had arrested 10 members of a Qaeda-linked group planning to blow up the Italian Embassy in Beirut using a car packed with 300 kilograms of the explosive TNT.
Sports,Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling called into a sports-talk radio station on Wednesday to dispel speculation that he didn't get along with teammate Pedro Martnez.
Sci/Tech," Nokia unveiled a mobile phone for  business users on Thursday that incorporates a camera with a  megapixel resolution, beefing up a patchy handset portfolio  that has cost it market share."
Sports,"Vernon Wells hits a go-ahead, two-run triple in the seventh inning as the Blue Jays rallies past the Yankees, 5-4, sending Orlando Hernandez to his first loss."
World," President Megawati Sukarnoputri urged  Indonesians on Thursday to accept the results of the country's  first direct election of a leader, but stopped short of  conceding defeat."
Business, Oil prices fell on Thursday on expectations that the United States might loan some crude to U.S. refiners from its strategic petroleum reserve after weather related disruptions led to a big dip in supplies.
Sci/Tech," Nokia unveiled a mobile phone for business users on Thursday that incorporates a camera with a megapixel resolution, beefing up a patchy handset portfolio that has cost it market share."
Business,"Business tax cuts and proliferating shelters pushed the effective tax rate of 275 large U.S. corporations down by 20 percent since 2001, study shows."
Business,"  US Airways will ask the bankruptcy court to temporarily nullify its labor agreements and impose wage cuts if the carrier's unions do not agree on concessions by Friday, the chief executive told employees yesterday."
Business," China will participate in a special meeting with the Group of Seven industrialized countries on Oct. 1, the U.S. Treasury said yesterday, an announcement that could herald Beijing's eventual membership in the elite economic club."
Sports,"It was not quite what Carlos Moya missed the first time. The setting was not his country #39;s tennis capital and his former home, Barcelona, but the capital of the Spanish region Andalusia."
World, Congress is now poised to hand President Bush an election year tax cut victory after Senate and House of Representatives negotiators on Wednesday night agreed to extend popular tax breaks for children and couples for five years.
Business,The International Monetary Fund warns that rising interest rates in some of the world's biggest economies may slow global house price growth.
Sci/Tech,The mobile operator explained it will be the first in Europe to offer HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) and IMS (Internet Protocol Multimedia Services) with download speeds of 3.6Mbps when it launches the service in the Isle of Man next summer.
World,Australian police investigate an incendiary device found on board a Virgin Blue Boeing at Sydney airport.
Business, Wall Street shares took a beating yesterday as a fresh surge in oil prices dented sentiment among investors already fretting about the coming corporate earnings season.
Business,"An anonymous reader writes  quot;CNN is carrying a story about how Sanjay Kumar, ex-CEO of Computer Associates, was indicted on fraud charges."
Business,Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is close to settling a class action lawsuit for \$220 million stemming from allegations that it colluded with other brokerages to mislead Enron Corp.
Business,The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising interest rates in some of the world #39;s biggest economies may slow global house price growth.
Business,"FORT WORTH, Texas _ Intense competition, rising fuel prices and the wave of hurricanes in Florida socked American Airlines #39; finances last month, executives said Wednesday, and will likely hurt the airline #39;s third-quarter results."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund has warned of a possible sharp fall in UK house prices, according to reports. The IMFs World Economic Outlook said that, based on interest rate "
Sci/Tech,Broadcasters beat back a proposal that would have required them to give up their current analog channels by 2009 as their allies on the Senate Commerce Committee 
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s plans to send robots and people to the moon and Mars threaten long-planned science missions, a national science panel warns."
Sci/Tech,"If, like me, you travel everywhere with your Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) iPod, you #39;re painfully aware of the need to carry some kind of charger, whether is a dock connected to a PC running Microsoft #39;s (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people "
Sports,LONDON : England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has reiterated that he is not a contender to become the new Real Madrid coach. The Swede has been linked to the vacancy created by Jose Antonio Camacho #39;s shock 
Sports,"John Smoltz is used to closing out games for the Atlanta Braves. Blowing saves is something he #39;s not accustomed to.  quot;It #39;s a shock to your system, quot; he said."
Sports,"Forget the Yankees, Angels, A #39;s, Twins, and anyone else you might think stands in the way. Last night was all about the Red Sox regaining their footing, finding "
World,"killing of two Americans, as the latest hostage crisis put pressure on governments with troops in Iraq. employers in Italy said they had not given up hope."
World,"KABUL: Three US soldiers were killed and 14 wounded in a series of hit-and-run attacks by Taliban militants in one of the worst days for US forces since they arrived here in 2001, the US military said on Wednesday."
World,"GUWAHATI, Sept 22: Ten people, including a state government minister and two lawmakers, were killed in a helicopter crash in India #39;s mountainous north-east on Wednesday, officials said."
Business,"Telephone services provider SBC Communications Inc. received \$9 billion worth of tax breaks during a three-year period, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday."
Sports,Woody Williams is more concerned that the St. Louis Cardinals keep focused on their goals than winning 100 games. St. Louis beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 Wednesday night for its 99th victory.
Sports, Javier Valentin smacked a three run homer in a five run ninth inning off John Smoltz to carry the rallying Cincinnati Reds to an 11 8 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wednesday.
World," President Megawati Sukarnoputri urged Indonesians on Thursday to accept the results of the country's first direct election of a leader, but stopped short of conceding defeat."
Business,"Accounting problems at Fannie Mae, the giant mortgage company, have prompted an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business,"The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice of a \$550,000 fine against because of an incident during the Super Bowl halftime show."
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., whose founder is scheduled to begin serving a prison sentence Oct. 8, said it had agreed to work with the television producer Mark Burnett to create "
Business,THE dollar opened stronger today as some commodity-based trading helped pushed the domestic unit higher. At 7am AEST the local unit was trading at \$US0.
Business,"Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns posted drops in quarterly profit yesterday, surprising some investors one day after two other big investment banks reported a rise in earnings."
Business,"The company behind Twinkies, spongy cakes that have been an American institution since the 1930s, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection."
Business,"SINGAPORE Telecommunications (SingTel) said it will commercially launch its high-speed third generation (3G) mobile service within months, putting it at the forefront of Southeast Asian telecoms firms looking to roll out the technology."
Sports,"Javier Valentin #39;s three-run homer keyed a five-run ninth Wednesday night, giving Cincinnati an 11-8 win over Atlanta. Valentin had four hits to help the Reds win for the second time in seven games."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: There #39;s been a serious security lapse at Sydney airport, with an incendiary device being discovered in the cargo hold of a Virgin jet."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Wireless plans to expand its wireless high-speed data network into 14 additional cities, including New York and Los Angeles."
Business,"SAN DIEGO (CBS.MW) - In light of Interstate Bakeries #39; bankruptcy filing today, here #39;s a rehash of something I wrote two weeks ago in Herb Greenberg #39;s RealityCheck."
Business,"  US Airways Group and its pilots union have resumed negotiations, the Air Line Pilots Association said Wednesday afternoon."
Business,"erizon Wireless said on Wednesday that it would expand its wireless high-speed data network into 14 additional cities, including New York and Los Angeles, starting on Monday."
Business,"asino Resorts Incorporated quot;/ gt;Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Inc., the flagship of Donald J. Trump #39;s faltering casino holdings, said late last night that a recently announced deal with "
World," Stressing the need for settling the Kashmir dispute, President Pervez Musharraf Wednesday told the UN General Assembly that he would convey to the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later this week that this is the moment for peace "
Sci/Tech," Flat screen televisions and digital cameras are the hottest gadgets coveted by Asian business executives, but 3G phones and MP3 players are near the bottom of their electronic shopping lists, according to a survey."
Sci/Tech," Japan's NTT DoCoMo will join hands with Cingular Wireless of the United States, aiming to unify technical specifications for third generation (3G) cellphones and services."
Business,WASHINGTONCrude futures prices surged above \$48 (US) per barrel yesterday as oil production and shipping disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan prompted domestic supplies to shrink more than expected.
Business,"As Rodrigo De Rato prepares for his first annual meeting as managing director of the International Monetary Fund in early October, he could be forgiven for feeling pleased with the shape of the global economy."
Business,"NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s largest mobile operator, will join US cell phone company Cingular Wireless in a partnership aimed at unifying third-generation cell phone technology and services, the Nihon Keizai newspaper said on Thursday."
Sports, San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees will be under center for this Sunday's contest versus the Denver Broncos.
Sci/Tech,"Immersion, a small firm that develops and licenses touch-related technologies, has been awarded \$82 million after winning a patent infringement lawsuit against PlayStation maker Sony."
Sci/Tech,"A new international space station crew will leave two days later than scheduled next month to accommodate repairs to the docking system, Russia #39;s space agency said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA - When climate warming causes an ice shelf to break up, glaciers surge from land into the ocean and can cause the sea level to rise, according to two NASA-funded reports."
Sports,Footballer Roy Keane is due to appear in court charged with assault and criminal damage. The 33-year-old Manchester United legend is said to have clashed with a 16-year-old boy near his 1.
Sports, Vernon Wells cracked a two run triple in the seventh inning to earn the Toronto Blue Jays a 5 4 win over the New York Yankees in the American League Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"THREE German executives and an American with microchip giant Infineon Technologies face jail terms and fines under plea agreements to settle a US probe into price-fixing, according to the Justice Department."
World," Malaysia Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi promised on Thursday to implement a moderate Islamic administration, undercutting the fundamentalist opposition, and took a swipe at his one time rival, former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim."
Sports,Renault F1 Team Partner Hanjin Shipping will run unique Chinese branding for this weekends race in Shanghai.
World," Legislation to extend several popular middle class tax cuts cleared a House Senate conference and could be on President Bush's desk within days, handing him a major legislative victory in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.    The  $145.9 billion package marked the fourth significant tax cut package that the president has championed since taking office..."
World," Trucks dumped scores of bodies into a mass grave in this flood ravaged city still littered with corpses, as officials said the death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne rose to more than 1,070 and could double again.    There was no funeral ceremony when the bodies were dumped into a 14 foot deep hole at sunset Wednesday..."
World," A Palestinian teenager blew herself up at a busy Jerusalem bus station Wednesday, killing two Israeli policemen who stopped her for a security check and wounding 16 bystanders in an attack that evaded Israel's clampdown on the West Bank for the Jewish holidays.    Early Thursday, two armed Palestinians infiltrated an Israeli army outpost in a Gaza Strip settlement, killing at least three Israelis in a fierce gun battle before being shot dead, Israeli media reported..."
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., whose founder will begin serving a prison sentence Oct. 8, said it agreed to work with television producer Mark Burnett to create a prime-time TV series featuring Martha Stewart."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. #39;s offer to share the source code of Office 2003 with governments may be a positive move, but governments say it is unlikely to make much difference to which software they choose."
Sports,"West Indies captain Brian Lara, who had to retire hurt in the semifinal against Pakistan on Wednesday, has not suffered a serious injury."
Sports,Footballer Roy Keane is due to appear in court charged with assault and criminal damage. The 33-year-old Manchester United legend is said to have clashed with a 16-year-old boy near his A1.
Sports,"Noah Lowry takes a lesson out of every outing, and the baseball world is quickly learning that this kid is pitching nothing like a 23-year-old rookie."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR : Western countries have fuelled international terrorism through the invasion of Iraq and their stand on the Palestinians, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah ahmad Badawi said."
World," British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw complained to his US counterpart Colin Powell about the deportation from the United States of former pop star Cat Stevens as a possible terrorist risk, a senior State Department official said."
Business, Australia's central bank said the country's financial system is sound and ongoing economic growth has created a favourable outlook for financial stability.
World," Iran warned that it will react ""most severely"" to any Israeli action against its nuclear facilities, after Israel said the United States was selling it 500 bunker buster bombs."
World," Lynne Cheney smiles, nods and applauds. Sitting on a stool beside her husband, she shows none of the fire that made her a leading conservative in her own right. She is the adoring wife, the woman who knew Vice President Dick Cheney when he was a teenager sweeping out the Ben Franklin store."
Sci/Tech,"A new survey of US artists reveals that while most agree that downloading from file-sharing networks is illegal, yet they admit they themselves download media without paying and have little idea if it is legal or not."
Sci/Tech,"The deal includes almost 70,000 VoIP telephones and will reduce Lloyds #39; network costs, IBM said. The announcement comes on the heels of reports that IBM is exiting the personal computer business."
Sports,"USATODAY.com presents the second installment of a new feature called Open Letter. Periodically we will identify a sports personality in the news and ask for your comments, written in an  quot;Open Letter quot; form "
Sports,England: West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan is confident the West Indies can end a long sequence of failures by winning the ICC Champions Trophy.
Sports,Formula One #39;s Contract Recognition Board met but decided to adjourn the BAR versus Williams dispute over Jenson Button on Wednesday.
Sports,"Updated NASCAR team reports as the Nextel Cup #39;s championship chase turns to Dover (Del.) International Speedway, site of the second race in the 10-race shootout series."
World,"DUBAI : A group calling itself the  quot;Jihad Organization quot; said it had killed two Italian hostages in Iraq, in a statement posted on an Islamist website, but Italy urged caution over the reported murders."
World,"  As Indonesia awaits next month #39;s formal announcement that its new president will be Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the former army general has pledged to seek an end to the bloody separatist war in Aceh province."
World,"OPPOSITION Leader Mark Latham should have the strength to sack a Labor candidate for comments by his state MP wife that Liberals were to blame for the Bali bombing, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
Sci/Tech,The controversial attempt to attack spammers by bombarding their web sites with traffic from thousands of individual PCs is over. After a week of heavy criticism of the company #39;s plan to launch denial-of-service 
Business,But exports to Europe safe after the Russian oil firm seals a barter deal with pipeline monopoly. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Yukos #39; crippling tax debts finally forced the Russian oil major to make a much-feared production cut Wednesday.
Business,"Japan #39;s NTT DoCoMo will join hands with Cingular Wireless of the United States, aiming to unify technical specifications for third-generation (3G) cellphones and services."
Sci/Tech,"PEOPLE WHO who lose their web connection suffer from withdrawal and feelings of loss, frustration, and disconnectedness, according to a report released by Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,"SUN #39;S NEW number two, Jonathan Schwartz, has seen a 56 percent boost in his salary over the last year and is getting paid nearly seven times more than his boss Chief Executive Scott McNealy."
Sports,CRICKET Australia has threatened to cancel next month #39;s tour of India as tension over the television rights wrangle on the subcontinent escalates.
Sports,Formula One goes back to the future on Sunday with former champion Jacques Villeneuve making his race return in the first grand prix held in China.
Sports,"Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki produced four hits on Wednesday, reaching his 247th this season and only 10 shy of the Major League record of most hits in a single season."
World,"London, Sept. 23 (NNN): Britain has ruled out negotiations with militants holding a British man in Iraq, after the hostage made a video appeal to Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life."
World," South Koreas defense ministry said Wednesday it completed the deployment of around 2,800 troops on a relief and rehabilitation mission in northern Iraq."
Business,"Lazard LLC said it #39;s completing an agreement between Bruce Wasserstein, who runs the company, and Chairman Michel David-Weill to take the world #39;s biggest closely held investment bank public by the end of next year."
Business,"Morgan Stanley, the second-biggest US securities firm, said Wednesday its fiscal third-quarter profit tumbled 34 percent, falling short of estimates, as bond trading plunged."
Business,The former chief executive of software maker Computer Associates International was charged yesterday with securities fraud in a multibillion-dollar accounting 
Business,US Airways Group Inc. and its pilots union agreed to resume negotiations on wage and benefits cuts the carrier is seeking to operate during bankruptcy protection.
Business,"In at least one of the past three years, 82 of the largest US companies paid no federal income taxes, a report released Wednesday said."
Sci/Tech,MICROSOFT Corps recent release of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP saw the company dealing head-on with the security issues that have plagued the operating system since its release.
Sci/Tech," quot;Spirit and Opportunity appear ready to continue their remarkable adventures, quot; said Andrew Dantzler, solar system division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington."
Sci/Tech,The latest six-month report on Internet threats shows a staggering breadth and complexity. Symantec Corp. #39;s Internet Security Threat Report (http://enterprisesecurity .
Sports,"World champion Michael Schumacher arrived in Shanghai yesterday, along with a host of other Formula One stars, saying he looks forward to evaluating the challenges of the city #39;s brand new circuit."
Sports," Wimbledon rivals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova reached the quarterfinals of the 585,000 dollar China Open on Wednesday, with top seed Serena scraping past a tough challenge from a teenage Russian."
Sports,"Jim Tracy had watched his would-be staff ace grab his right arm and walk off again, into the dugout, up the clubhouse tunnel and probably straight into the offseason."
Sports,"Former University of Washington star center Todd MacCulloch, who hasn #39;t played for the Philadelphia 76ers in 1-1/2 years, retired yesterday from the NBA."
Sports,"The International Olympic Committee has notified the governing bodies of golf, rugby, squash, karate and roller sports that they will be  quot;studied further quot; as part of a review of the games #39; competition schedule."
World,"Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Islamic nations, including Malaysia, need to help rebuild Iraq, a civilization that was once a symbol of Islam #39;s greatness."
Business," European shares eased at the outset on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street amid renewed worries about the impact of high oil prices on corporate profits, with autos and technology stocks leading the losers."
Business,"With just six business days remaining in the current calendar quarter, it's easy to spot the investors holding lots of technology stocks. They're the ones holding their breath."
Business,Peter Rost made a lot of money for his employers in the pharmaceutical industry. Now he has turned against them.
Business,Opponents of importing prescription drugs from Canada are introducing a new argument to the debate with studies that say it would wipe out thousands of jobs in states like Massachusetts that depend on pharmaceutical and biotechnology research.
Business,"The blood test that showed evidence of banned transfusions by Olympic cyclist Tyler Hamilton is only one of several next-generation technologies coming to market to combat drugs in sports, athletic officials said yesterday."
Business,Venture capitalists have a pressing new question for high-tech entrepreneurs who come looking for money: What's your India plan?
Business,"Regulators have discovered serious accounting problems at mortgage giant Fannie Mae , prompting an inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission and calling into question its financial soundness, the company disclosed yesterday. Its shares fell nearly 7 percent."
Business,"Russian oil company Yukos's crippling tax debts finally forced a much-feared production cut yesterday, but its exports to Europe looked safe after it made a barter deal with the pipeline monopoly."
Business,"A major provider of credit card authorizations for Internet retailers was struggling to remain online yesterday. Authorize.net, of Bellevue, Wash., purchased this year by Lightbridge Inc. of Burlington, has been subjected since last week to ''denial of service quot; attacks, in which vandals try to knock computers out of commission by overwhelming them with data. ''We are working diligently to minimize ..."
Business,"Two young heirs to the Pritzker family empire can go forward with claims that relatives looted their trusts of more than \$1 billion, a Cook County judge ruled yesterday."
Business,"In a case that could shake up the growing market in wireless Internet  quot;hot spots, quot; a New Hampshire company is suing a leading hot spot provider, alleging patent infringement. If PowerOasis Inc. of Nashua wins its case against Wayport Inc. of Austin, Texas, thousands of travelers could lose access to the Internet in hotels and airports."
Business,"United Airlines hopes to complete a new business plan within two months, including a decision on whether to terminate its pension plans, the company told employees yesterday."
Business,"BILLERICA -- General Electric Co.'s  quot;sensing quot; business is setting up its world headquarters in Billerica, as it consolidates three area plants into one."
Business,"BILLERICA -- General Electric Co.'s sensing business is setting up its world headquarters in Billerica, as it consolidates three area plants into one."
Business,"The former chief executive officer of American firm Computer Associates, Sanjay Kumar, has been charged with accounting fraud and obstruction of justice, the US government has announced."
Sci/Tech,Large colonies of micro-organisms living under rocks have been discovered in the most hostile and extreme regions of the Arctic and Antarctic - giving new insights on survival of life on other planets.
Sports,"Pakistan #39;s Naved-ul-Hasan Rana (left) is dismissed for zero, bowled by the West Indies #39; Corey Collymore (right), during their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, yesterday."
Sports,The people of Belarus know oppression. They know hardship and misfortune on a scale far beyond most corners of the world. So it should be no surprise to learn that an entire countrys great 
World,"DUBAIAn Islamist group claimed yesterday to have killed two Italian women taken hostage in Iraq, as a separate militant group released a video apparently showing the beheading of a captive American man."
World,"JERUSALEMAs soft targets go, the bus stop servicing the bland and boxy apartment blocks of French Hill is the down pillow of Israeli vulnerabilities."
World,"Megawati Sukarnoputri has declined to concede defeat in Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election, although with most votes counted, she is too far "
World,"An Islamist group in Iraq said it had killed two female Italian hostages in a statement posted on an Internet site, but the women #39;s employers in Italy said on Thursday they had not given up hope."
Business, Shares of flu vaccine maker ID Biomedical surged more than 10 per cent Monday after it announced US distribution deals that could bring  $2.3 billion US in revenue for the company.
Sci/Tech," High speed Internet access is becoming more and more popular, study shows."
Sci/Tech,"The battle for the hands of gamers is intensifying, with two new portable consoles due out in the UK shortly."
Sci/Tech,"The BBC's teletext service, Ceefax, celebrates 30 years as tributes pour in from the worlds of news and sport."
World," Indonesian police arrested an American executive of a U.S. based mining company and three local staff over the alleged contamination of a bay in eastern Indonesia, a company spokesman said Thursday."
Business,"Indictments were handed down to Kumar and CA #39;s former head of sales, Stephen Richards, with both men charged with securities fraud and obstruction."
Business,Stewart strikes a deal with the creator of  #39;Survivor #39; and  #39;The Apprentice #39; to develop new TV series. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.
Business,"Japan #39;s economy will be the most severely affected among industrialized nations by population aging, Kyodo News said Thursday."
Business,VODAFONE yesterday began its major push into the market for third-generation mobile phones with plans to launch 10 handsets before Christmas.
Business,"Electrolux AB, the world #39;s biggest maker of home appliances, warned Thursday that its profit expectations for the rest of 2004 would be less than expected because of a rise in steel prices."
Business,British Energy is to seek approval to delist from the stock market as it fights plans by rebel shareholders to oppose its restructuring plan.
Business, A new study listing 46 profitable Fortune 500 companies as getting  $5.4 billion in federal tax refunds last year is being used by Democrats to push for expanding the child tax credit to low income families who don #39;t pay income taxes.
Business,"Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Inc. (DJTC.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , trying to restructure \$1.8 billion in debt, said late Wednesday that it and DLJ Merchant "
Sci/Tech,bizpile writes  quot;Ireland has decided to take some extreme measures to crack down on one type of online scam. They have decided to suspend direct dialing to 13 countries (mostly South Pacific Islands) in order to halt the use of auto-dialers.
Sci/Tech,"That was all it took to gut a bill introduced Tuesday by Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) to force broadcasters to give back all of their beachfront analog TV spectrum by Jan. 1, 2009."
Sci/Tech,"DSL is leading a global boom in broadband Internet access. Over the 12 months that ended June 30, DSL subscribers grew to 78 million, while the number of subscribers using all types of broadband services surpassed 123 million, the DSL Forum says."
Sports,THE West Indies are confident captain Brian Lara will be fit to face England in Saturday #39;s ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval.
Sports,"Justin Langer, Australia #39;s Test opener, has described touring India as the  quot;ultimate test quot;, and believes that victory in the forthcoming four-Test series, which begins at Bangalore on October 6, will complete the set as far as his generation of cricketers "
Sports,"Manchester United footballer Roy Keane today denied assaulting a 16-year-old boy, causing criminal damage, and using threatening or abusive behaviour when he appeared before magistrates in Trafford, Greater Manchester."
Sports,Michael Owen was stunned when Jose Antonio Camacho quit as Real Madrid boss three games into the season.  quot;There #39;s no doubt this has come as a shock.
Sci/Tech,"The number of DSL subscribers worldwide exceeded 78 million as of 30-June-2004, up by 30 million in 12 months, according to the latest data produced for the DSL Forum by industry analyst Point Topic."
Sports,"Jagmohan Dalmiya, the president of the Indian cricket board, has blamed Zee Telefilms and ESPN-Star Sports, the opposing parties in the telecast-rights issue, for putting the Australian series in jeopardy."
Sports,"Orlando Cabrera rejoined the Boston Red Sox last night after missing two games to be with his wife in Colombia.  quot;He called me about 10 this morning, and said he was back, quot; Red Sox "
Sports,Shawn Green is anguishing over the same conflict that confronted Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg. The game or the synagogue?
Sports,Norfolks hopes of attracting Major League Baseballs Montreal Expos appear to be slipping away. Washington officials disclosed plans Tuesday night to build the Expos 
Sci/Tech,"Nokia today has introduced yet another one megapixel model in the UK - the 6670. Expected to be available in early October 2004, the Nokia 6670 phone will come in two variants; GSM 900/1800/1900 for Europe "
Sports,"MILWAUKEE Baseball fans in the Washington area will be keeping an eye out for news out of Milwaukee, where Major League Baseball #39;s Management Council is meeting."
Sports,"Todd MacCulloch was hopeful this day would never come, the day he would have to walk away from his career with the Philadelphia 76ers because of his health."
World,"Indonesian prospective leader Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is predicted to emerge the winner ofthe presidential election runoff over incumbent President MegawatiSoekarnoputri "
World,"About 300 Syrian soldiers in a convoy of trucks and armored vehicles crossed the Lebanese border into Syria early Thursday as part of a partial troop withdrawal that began two days ago, Lebanese security officials said."
World,"A Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up on Wednesday afternoon and killed two Israeli policemen who had confronted her at a busy intersection in Jerusalem, officials said."
World,"PARIS, SEPTEMBER 21: Iran defied the United Nations on Tuesday by announcing that it had begun converting tons of uranium into the gas needed to turn the radioactive element into nuclear fuel."
Business,"Diet trend, high debt level cited. Interstate Bakeries had shown signs of financial trouble for months. Twinkies await sale on a shelf in a Wonder Bread outlet store in Lawrence, Kan."
Sci/Tech,A German computer security firm has defended its decision to hire the self-confessed teenage author of the Sasser and Netsky worms.
Sci/Tech,"Launching the latest addition to a now-extensive line of smartphones, Nokia has unveiled the megapixel-enabled 6670 - better described as the serious cousin of the 7610."
Sports,Ralf Schumacher is looking forward to competing at the Chinese Grand Prix after a two-month injury absence. The Williams driver has been out of action since cracking bones in his back during a crash at Indianapolis in June.
Sports,"Serena Williams joined her Wimbledon conqueror Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals of the China Open with a hard-earned 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Russian Dinara Safin."
Sports,"Noah Lowry takes a lesson out of every outing, and the baseball world is quickly learning that this kid is pitching nothing like a 23-year-old rookie."
Sports,"The lockout of NHL players by the league #39;s owners moved into its eighth day today, with the stalemate expected to last for months."
World,"The British and Iraqi governments said on Thursday they would not bow to the demands of militants threatening to kill a British captive, despite a video message from the hostage pleading for his life."
World,"US warplanes attacked insurgent targets in the east Baghdad slum of Sadr City, killing at least one person and wounding 12, hospital officials said Thursday."
World,"Japan said it has obtained intelligence indicating that North Korea may be preparing to test fire a short-range missile, in what would be the latest provocation from the communist country."
World,"US SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN. An attack on a patrol killed an American soldier in Afghanistan, the third US fatality there this week, the military said yesterday, amid a flurry of attacks that wounded "
World,"AMMAN: The leader of the most active insurgency group in Iraq, Tawhid and Jihad, has been killed in a US airstrike, his father and Islamic scholars said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,A US credit card processing firm has been hit by intermittend and large-scale distributed denial-of-service attacks that have disrupted services.
Sci/Tech,A German computer security firm has defended its decision to hire the self-confessed author of the Sasser worm.
Sci/Tech,"Sony says its digital music players will now play MP3 music tracks, and not just its own format."
Business, Wal Mart has been sued in federal court by a man who claims the world's largest retailer discriminates against blacks in 12 Southern states from seeking truck driving jobs.
Business,Shares of Electrolux tumble after the world's largest maker of consumer electronics says that profit in the second half will be less than forecast.
Sci/Tech,"speed Internet access is becoming more and more popular, study shows."
Sci/Tech,"Looksmart has thrown its hat into the 'personal web' ring, with the acquisition of Furl.net, a web page clipping and archiving service."
Sci/Tech,"As the enterprise increasingly looks for vertical solutions from its CRM vendors, Kana Software with an on-premise solution and Entellium with a hosted solution, will both announce this week industry-specific best practice applications for customer service and sales force automation."
Sci/Tech,"The Bush and Kerry campaigns, along with a range of advocacy groups, are concerned with the integrity of voting technology -- particularly in the states where votes matter most. By Jacob Ogles."
Sci/Tech,"FreeiPods.com is busier than ever, but users complain about spam, mishandled accounts and shipping delays. The company admits there are difficulties, but blames the problems on the site's popularity, not a crumbling pyramid. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"  IBM said Monday that it won a 500 million ( $972 million), seven year services contract to help move U.K. bank Lloyds TBS from its traditional voice infrastructure to a converged voice and data network."
Sci/Tech,"The production of the original Star Wars was a disaster. But as the riveting documentary Empire of Dreams shows, underdog director George Lucas somehow pulled it off, which makes you appreciate the trilogy even more. A review by Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers find that humans produce their own morphine. If naysayers finally believe it, the discovery could boost pain and addiction research. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,The television industry scores an amendment to a bill that would have forced them to give up lots of valuable spectrum to emergency workers. The change all but guts the bill. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.
Sci/Tech,"The sequel delivers all the stuff that made the original the best-selling game of all time, and adds a couple of nice touches. By the end, though, you realize the new version is just a tuneup of the old. Lore Sjberg reviews The Sims 2."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates Monday announced the general availability of three Unicenter performance management products for mainframe data management.
Sci/Tech,DaimlerChrysler and General Motors help biodiesel -- fuel that can be made from soybeans -- gain some traction in the United States and Europe. By John Gartner.
Sci/Tech, Consumer electronics giant Sony Corp. said on Thursday it is mulling a major strategic shift to make digital music devices that play MP3 song files.
World, U.S. marines have trained an elite force in the West African country of Niger to root out and kill al Qaeda linked militants Washington fears may be roaming ungoverned swathes of the Sahara desert.
World," Megawati Sukarnoputri declined on Thursday to concede defeat in Indonesia's first direct presidential election, although with most votes counted, she is too far behind to catch up with her former security minister."
Sci/Tech,"Speaking with a long-departed love one may be the result of fear or suggestion rather than genuine spirit contact, research suggests."
World,"The brother of Ken Bigley, the British hostage held in Iraq, says the US has ""sabotaged"" his possible release."
World,Turkey's PM Erdogan visits Brussels to put his case for Turkey to start formal talks on joining the EU.
World,"British singer Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, says he is 'shocked' at being refused entry to the US."
Sci/Tech,"SED TVs, coming next year, will offer bright, CRT-like pictures in a thin package."
World,Olympic time trial champion Tyler Hamilton is suspended after failing a doping test.
World,Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to seek a permanent UN Security Council seat for India in a speech in New York.
World,"The brother of the man who led a split in Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebel group is shot and killed, reports say."
World,Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says he is confident his country is winning the war on terrorism. He spoke after meeting British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London to discuss the war on terrorism and other issues.
Sci/Tech,Users of the four major consumer IM networks will be able to chat with each other?with some restrictions.
World,"  Yaser Esam Hamdi, the US citizen and ''enemy combatant quot; whose imprisonment without charges by the Bush administration for nearly three years led to a historic Supreme Court decision this summer, will be freed under an agreement with the Justice Department."
World,"  A Palestinian teenager blew herself up at a busy Jerusalem bus station yesterday, killing two Israeli policemen who stopped her for a security check and wounding 16 bystanders in an attack that evaded Israel's clampdown on the West Bank for the Jewish holidays."
World,"HERAT, Afghanistan -- All evening, crowds of followers came and went through the vast, manicured gardens of ''emir sahib, quot; Ismail Khan. The women sat in a circle, weeping and waiting for their snowy-bearded leader to emerge. The men sat in long, quiet rows under a huge arbor of grapevines."
World,"  NATO allies agreed yesterday to create a military training academy in Iraq, expanding the alliance's small presence in the country after two years of feuding over the US led war."
World,  The US military said yesterday that it had charged two soldiers attached to the Army's First Cavalry Division with premeditated murder in the deaths of three Iraqis.
World,"CUMBERLAND, Md. -- When Army reservists from the 372d Military Police Company are welcomed home Friday at a belated public ceremony, the loudest cheers will probably come from the local chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America, who say they're heeding their vow to never again let one generation of veterans be shunned by another."
World,"  The family of hostage Jack Hensley received confirmation of his death yesterday, on what would have been his 49th birthday, a family spokesman said."
World,"  An attack on a patrol killed an American soldier, the third US fatality this week in Afghanistan, the military said yesterday, amid a flurry of attacks that wounded more than a dozen Americans in the run up to the Oct. 9 presidential election."
World,"If freedom of expression has limits in Canada, Jean-Franois Fillion, a radio shock jock on CHOI-FM, is testing them."
World," Three Palestinian gunmen infiltrated a fog shrouded Israeli army post at dawn Thursday, killing three soldiers in a fierce gun battle before they were shot dead, the army said.    The attack on the outpost guarding the isolated Morag settlement in southern Gaza came a day after a 19 year old Palestinian woman killed two officers of the paramilitary border police in a suicide bombing at a crowded Jerusalem bus stop..."
World,"Orlando Cabrera flung off his helmet, stepped on home plate and was mobbed by his teammates after leading the Boston Red Sox to another dramatic victory.    The celebration capped a tiring 24 hours for Cabrera, who flew all night from Colombia to Boston after leaving the team for two days to be with his ailing wife..."
World," At a time when restaurants typically put away their patio furniture, sweaters replace T shirts and sailboats are plucked from the water, Midwesterners are out enjoying activities usually reserved for July and August   not weeks past Labor Day. Summer is here..."
World," Iraq's visiting prime minister, Ayad Allawi, says he shares a hopeful view with President Bush that things are getting better in Allawi's tumultuous nation, a conviction the president is putting on full display to persuade doubting U.S. voters..."
World," Two armed Palestinians infiltrated a fog shrouded Israeli army outpost in a Gaza Strip settlement early Thursday, killing at least three Israelis in a fierce gunbattle before being shot dead, Israeli media reported.    Two other Israelis were wounded, one critically, the Web site of the Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot reported..."
Sci/Tech,"It seems hard to imagine, but the Internet was still a wild frontier just a decade ago.  But at a leading industry conference of the time a group of seers offered some remarkably prescient predictions of what was to come."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 23 (newratings.com) - The former Chairman and CEO of Computer Associates International (CA.NYS), Sanjay Kumar, has been charged with securities fraud in a multi-billion dollar accounting scandal."
Business,"Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows decreased by 18 percent in 2003 to USD560 billion, compared to a 17 percent decrease in 2002 according to the latest report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)."
Business,"The boss of Boeing Co. insisted Thursday that he is not looking for a trans-Atlantic spat in a dispute over subsidies for Airbus, but also said that aid for the rival aircraft maker #39;s new programs should stop."
Sci/Tech,"Sony says its digital music players will now play MP3 format music tracks, and not just its own Atrac format. It is a major move for the electronics giant which has been criticised for only letting its own format be played."
Sci/Tech,Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity will spend another six months crawling over the surface of the red planet and sending data back to Earth.
Sci/Tech,"Most all-in-one desktops with LCD panels (the Sony VAIO and Gateway Profile systems come to mind) are two units permanently connected together: the part of the case housing the motherboard and drives, and the monitor."
Sci/Tech,The number of British DSL subscribers jumped by 154 per cent in the last year to 2.7 million according to the latest report by the DSL Forum.
Sci/Tech,"Surfers are becoming addicted to the internet and suffer from withdrawal symptoms if deprived of web access, a study has found. Yahoo #39;s Internet Deprivation Study tested how emotionally connected consumers "
Sci/Tech,"The discovery of large colonies of micro-organisms living under rocks in the most hostile habitat of the Arctic and Antarctic, may revive the hopes of finding life on other planets like Mars."
Sci/Tech,Intel has introduced a new addition to its line of budget Celerons and a new chipset. The new products will spearhead its attack on the Christmas market with a view to fending off the challenge of AMDs new Sempron range.
Sports, Daniel Graham was just a college sophomore when Ben Coates was wrapping up his brilliant career at tight end for the New England Patriots.
Sports,"So enough about why the United States can #39;t win the Ryder Cup. Considering their complete mastery of their American counterparts last week at Oakland Hills, the real question is, why can #39;t the Europeans win major championships?"
Sports,"It sounds the most unlikely story since it was claimed that a London double-decker bus had been potted on the moon, but Real Madrid want Uncle Bobby to take over as their manager, according to The Sun."
Sports," Houston at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EDT). Jason Schmidt goes for his 17th win for the Giants, a half game ahead of the Chicago Cubs in the NL wild card race and a half game behind Los Angeles in the West."
Sports, Manchester United captain Roy Keane pleaded not guilty to all three charges Thursday over an alleged confrontation with a 16 year old boy.
Sports,"No need to check with your primary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the first full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs allowed in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ..."
Sports,"Kevin Faulk, like anyone who has lost a parent, will never forget. While reflecting yesterday on his mother, Mary Vivian, who lost a five-year battle with leukemia last week at age 52, Faulk hopes to use her memory toward helping the Patriots win a third Super Bowl."
Sports,"Noah Lowry won his sixth straight decision and remained unbeaten in 13 major league starts, and Ray Durham hit a two-run double to lead the Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros last night in San Francisco."
Sports,Dodgers' Brad Penny left his first start in more than five weeks in the fourth with irritation of a nerve in his pitching arm.
Sports,"Keith Foulke isn't going to forget the last two nights anytime soon, but he won't be dwelling on them either."
Sports,"Less than 24 hours after delivering one of the biggest walkoff hits of the season, Mark Bellhorn last night found himself answering more questions about his strikeout total than his substantial contributions to the Red Sox. Bellhorn, who ranks among the team's leaders in walks, runs, and RBIs, set the major league record for strikeouts by a switch hitter Tuesday ..."
Sports,"Patriots coach Bill Belichick believes All-Pro defensive lineman Richard Seymour has played very well this season, despite being held to four tackles and no sacks through the first two games.  quot;In our defense, and in our offense, when the opportunities come, you count on the players to make the plays, quot; Belichick said.  quot;Not everybody gets the same number ..."
Sports,"Washington Wizards point guard Steve Blake will miss the first month of the season after injuring his ankle in a pickup game. Blake underwent surgery yesterday to remove a chipped bone from his right ankle and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks, which would rule him out of the first 13 games. As a rookie last season, Blake played in ..."
Sports,"Andrew Brecher, a three-sport athlete at Needham High School, is now a sophomore at Harvard University, where he is a backup offensive tackle on the varsity football team."
Sports,"Tim Galligan, a former All-New England soccer goalie at Framingham High School, has made an impressive freshman debut at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H."
Sports,"Derek Griest, a former track, cross-country, and soccer athlete at Bellingham High, is now a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, where he is on the varsity cross-country team."
Sports,"Pro baseball: Baltimore vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park, 7 p.m. College field hockey: Fitchburg St. at Anna Maria, 4 p.m.; Salve Regina at Framingham St., 4 p.m.; Southern Maine at Maine-Farmington, 4 p.m.; Keene St. at Williams, 4:15 p.m.; Husson at Colby, 4:30 p.m.; Gordon at Bates, 5 p.m.; Saint Anselm at Bentley, 7 p.m.; Simmons at Worcester St., ..."
Sports,"The six men are co-workers and friends, and they are passionate about football. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, they rendezvous and ride together to spend the day at football games."
Sports,"It was only last month that Olympian Kent Smack was battling the world's best rowers on Schinias Lake outside of Athens. Today, he's back sitting at a desk in his office cubicle, facing deadlines and meetings."
Sports,Loc finished 8th and 13th last weekend in Brno for the second to last round of the Formula 3 Euroseries championship.
Sports,Calculate race strategy and watch live telemetry from the first ever sessions of the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix.
Business,"Rising interest rates could trigger a house price crash in the UK, the International Monetary Fund warned today. The Washington-based group said the "
Business,Mart has been sued in federal court by a man who claims the world #39;s largest retailer discriminates against blacks in 12 Southern states from seeking truck driving jobs.
Business,Electrolux shares have tumbled after the world #39;s largest maker of consumer electronics said profit in the second half of 2004 will be less than forecast.
Sci/Tech,Consumer electronics giant Sony Corp. said on Thursday it is mulling a major strategic shift to make digital music devices that play MP3 song files.
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTONThe 700 MHz spectrum situation just got worse. The Senate Commerce Committee voted 13-9 Wednesday to possibly never require TV broadcasters to return spectrum in the 700 MHz band.
Sports, Manchester United captain Roy Keane denied on Thursday assaulting a 16 year old boy when he appeared before a magistrates court here.
World,"JAKARTA (Antara): Presidential front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is leading in the vote-count by a wide margin ahead of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, will likely start drawing up his Cabinet on Oct. 5., a party leader has said."
World,"Workers used dump trucks to empty more than 100 bodies into a 14-foot-deep mass grave yesterday, as officials struggled to deal with the corpses of hundreds of Haitian flooding victims."
World,"BAGHDAD: US tanks raided the Baghdad Shi #39;ite Muslim stronghold of Sadr City this morning as aircraft bombed the area and helicopters flew low overhead, witnesses said."
World,"Days after the event, Australian police have confirmed reports that a Sydney airport baggage handler found an  quot;incendiary device quot; in the cargo hold of a Virgin Blue jet."
World,"Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (left) Japanese Premier Junichiro Koizumi (second from left), Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (second from right) and German Vice Chancellor Joschka Fischer shake hands Tuesday Sept."
World,"World News Kathmandu, Sep 23 : Nepal remained torn between hope and doubt, awaiting a response from the Maoist insurgents as the government said it would send a formal proposal to them to hold peace talks."
World,"Kenneth Bigley, a Briton taken hostage in Iraq, asked UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life in a videotape posted on the internet and aired by broadcasters worldwide, after "
World,(09/23/04)-- A mass grave in Haiti now holds more than 100 bodies -- and there may have to be many more such graves before the recovery from Tropical Storm Jeanne is complete.
World,The Palestinians #39; ruling Fatah party threatened Monday to strip Marwan Barghouti of his membership if the jailed candidate continues his bid for the Palestinian presidency.
Business,"Federal prosecutors charged former Computer Associates chairman and chief executive Sanjay Kumar and a former sales executive with 10 counts each of securities fraud and obstruction of justice, as the company reached a multimillion-dollar agreement on "
Business,  The House was expected to take up legislation as early as Thursday to extend popular middle class tax cuts that would otherwise expire at the end of the year.
Business,"Some of the United States #39; biggest, most profitable corporations saw their federal income tax rates decline over the last three years, thanks to recent tax cuts, according to a liberal think tank in Washington."
Sports,"West Indies skipper Brian Lara, who had to retire hurt in the semi-final against Pakistan on Wednesday, has not suffered a serious injury and will play the final match of ICC Champion #39;s trophy against England, said an ICC press release here."
Sports,Seattle pounded Anaheim pitchers for 24 hits Wednessday in a 16-6 rout of the Angels. Raul Ibanez had six hits and five RBI and Ichiro Suzuki had four hits to run his total to 
Sci/Tech," You may not devote a great deal of thought to just how you go about digesting the content of web pages, but it can be of vital interest to the designer of a Web site. Eyetrack introduces visitors to both the means and results of measuring our most fundamental interaction with the Internet."
Sci/Tech, A federal jury Wednesday ordered Sony to pay  #36;82 million to Immersion for violating the San Jose company's patents on video game technology.
World,"  A militant group that beheaded two American engineers this week posted a video on the Internet on Wednesday showing a third hostage, Kenneth Bigley, a Briton, pleading for his life."
World,"GAZA CITY : Five people, including three Israelis, were killed during a Palestinian raid on a Jewish settlement in the southern Gaza Strip amid a flare-up in violence on the eve of the Yom Kippur holiday."
World,"World News New York, Sep 23 : India has welcomed Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s speech at the UN General Assembly that was devoid of the usual rancour and attempt to rake up the Kashmir issue."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway, who has spent 15 months fighting off Oracle's hostile takeover attempt, said his company is digging in for a battle it expects to last many more months."
Sci/Tech," Australian scientists have discovered how a naturally morphine free poppy blocks production of the narcotic, in a finding that could lead to the development of more effective drugs."
World," Multiple bombs exploded across Spain injuring five people in attacks claimed by the Basque separatist group ETA, days after another series of blasts in Madrid in a reminder that the militant group is still a thorn in the side of authorities "
Sci/Tech,The search giant Google is rumoured to be working on its own web browser.
Sci/Tech,"No matter what one thinks of Microsoft Corp., the company's reach is so expansive that it nearly always makes news, even when there's little or no media attention at the time. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Jonathan Krim</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Jeff Grass  stands in front of 100 potential investors, pitching his Alexandria-based company,    BuySafe,  a bonding service for people buying products through online retailers or auctions. He has eight minutes to wow the full house as most of those in the audience balance lunchboxes of  turkey sandwiches, peaches and brownies from Balducci's on their laps."
Business," Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.  is close to settling a class action lawsuit for  #36;220 million stemming from allegations that it colluded with other brokerages to mislead Enron Corp.  shareholders, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday."
Business," EU data arm Eurostat is sending a mission to Athens to investigate Greece's pre euro economic data, but Greek membership of the zone is not in doubt, officials said."
Business,"Two ex-Computer Associates executives, including former chief executive Sanjay Kumar, have been charged with securities fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of justice relating to their alleged involvement in a multi-billion dollar accountancy scandal."
Sports," Although the title has already been decided, China #39;s first Formula One race still has second and third place in the standings to decide, along with the much anticipated return of former champion Jacques Villeneuve and Ralf Schumacher."
Sports,Robbie Savage will miss Wales #39; 2006 World Cup qualifier against England next month following his red card against Northern Ireland.
World,NEW YORK: Indias Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the complicated problems between Pakistan and India would take time for resolution.
Business,"The parent company of American Airlines, facing intense competition from low-cost-carriers and higher jet fuel costs, is hoping to refinance or replace an \$834 million credit line, according to a newspaper report."
Business,Congress is now poised to hand President Bush an election-year tax cut victory after Senate and House of Representatives negotiators on Wednesday night agreed to extend popular tax breaks for children and couples for five years.
Business," The boss of Boeing Co. insisted Thursday that he is not looking for a trans Atlantic spat in a dispute over subsidies for Airbus, but also said that aid for the rival aircraft maker #39;s new programs should stop."
Sci/Tech,Consumer electronics giant Sony Corporation has reversed its policy and now says that it will support the popular MP3 file format for some of its portable music players.
Sci/Tech,"Typically, I discuss video games in this column, but being a computer engineering major, I figure it #39;s my responsibility to keep everyone up to date on the latest updates and information regarding computers and software."
Sci/Tech,"Online journals, or weblogs, have put together a series of developments which suggest that the search engine is developing new web tools."
Sci/Tech,"Record labels are demanding such a large cut from online music sales that several of existing online music stores will eventually be forced to go under, The Independent cautions today."
Sports,David Beckham and Real Madrids underfire galacticos are breathing a sigh of relief after another trademark free-kick by the England captain secured a 1-0 win over Osasuna.
Sports,"Orlando Cabrera homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead the Red Sox to their second straight victory in their last at-bat, 7-6, over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night."
World,"Palestinian gunmen infiltrated a fog-shrouded Israeli army post at dawn Thursday and killed three Israeli soldiers in a fierce gunbattle before two of the attackers were shot dead, the army said."
World,"In his maiden address to the UNGA, the Prime Minister will appeal to the world community to redouble its efforts to combat terrorism and build a strong case for India #39;s inclusion in the UN Security Council."
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re one of about 200 million people using older versions of Windows and you want the latest security enhancements to Internet Explorer, get your credit card ready."
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;ve ever seen a smack-head handcuffed to a bed gibbering uncontrollably because he can #39;t get a fix, then be afraid, because that #39;s what you #39;ll look like after two weeks of internet-free cold turkey."
Sports,Ryan Giggs will returns from suspension for Wales #39; crucial World Cup qualifier against England at Old Trafford. Giggs is in the squad for the game against Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s side on Oct 9 and the Cardiff clash with Poland on Oct 13.
World,Three Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian gunmen were killed during a firefight outside a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip Thursday.
World,"There is concern in Japan and South Korea that North Korea might be preparing to launch a ballistic missile. Officials in both Japan and South Korea say that since Tuesday, they have detected signs of activity "
World,"A strike force of the mainstream LTTE on Wednesday ambushed and killed Reggie, the number two in the dissident Tiger faction led by the former Batticaloa commander Col Karuna."
Business, The United Nations Conference on Trade  amp; Development (UNCTAD) on Wednesday placed India among the top four Asian foreign direct investment (FDI) destinations and said it will get more foreign investment flows as the global economy rebounds 
Business,"NEW YORK, September 23 (newratings.com) - Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSO.NYS) has reached an agreement with Mark Burnett, the producer of the popular reality TV shows  quot;Survivor quot; and  quot;The Apprentice, quot; to develop a new prime-time TV series featuring "
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 23, 2004 - Legislation to extend several popular middle class tax cuts cleared a House-Senate conference and could be on President Bush #39;s desk within days, handing him a major legislative "
Sci/Tech,Nokia adds GPS to its accessory portfolio with the Wireless GPS Module LD-1W. Also new: the prying-eye Nokia Remote Camera PT-6 and Bluetooth-powered Wireless Headset HS-11W.
World,"settlement, and the third after cornering him hours later in its greenhouse area. Israeli Army Radio carried live. Polls show most Israelis favour Sharon #39;s drive to quit Gaza and part of the West Bank."
World,"As a number of public opinion polls show a sustained, if not growing, lead that President George W Bush enjoys over his Democratic Party opponent John Kerry, the neo-conservatives have started "
Business," Shares of Andrew Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ANDW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ANDW.O</A> slid  11 percent before the bell on Thursday after the  telecommunications equipment maker forecast a quarterly loss  and weaker than expected revenue."
Business," U.S. stocks appeared set to open  nearly unchanged to slightly higher on Thursday after a sharp  fall in the previous session, with oil prices easing."
Business," NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LEH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LEH.N</A> is close to settling a class action lawsuit for \$220  million stemming from allegations that it colluded with other  brokerages to mislead Enron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> shareholders, the  Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday."
Business,"Turkish mobile operator Turkcell is going ahead with a network in Iran, despite a law giving Iranian MPs a veto over foreign investment."
Sci/Tech,"With 30m subscribers added in the 12 months leading up June 30, 2004, the number of global users of the DSL broadband technology reached 78m, according to the latest data produced for the DSL Forum, the international DSL trade association, by industry "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft India today announced the launch of  #39;Express #39; product line for SQL server and visual studio, mainly targeted at entry-level developers and programming enthusiasts who are interested in experimenting with application development."
Sports, Captain Inzamam ul Haq and coach Bob Woolmer came under fire on Thursday for choosing to bat first on a tricky pitch after Pakistan #39;s humiliating defeat in the ICC Champions Trophy semi final.
Business," The number of Americans lining up to  claim an initial week of jobless aid climbed more than expected  last week, primarily because of hurricanes that have battered  Florida, putting many people out of work, the government said  on Thursday."
Business," Stocks moving on Thursday: EXXON MOBIL  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>, ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM CO. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RD.N</A>:"
Business," Shares of Cyberonics Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CYBX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CYBX.O</A>  jumped 14 percent before the bell on Thursday after the medical  technology company said federal health regulators had given  conditional approval to a depression treatment."
Business,"The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits rose last week, mostly reflecting the impact of hurricanes that recently ripped through Florida."
World," Three Palestinian gunmen trying to  penetrate a Jewish settlement in Gaza killed three Israeli  soldiers Thursday before being shot dead, exacting the worst  toll on Israel's forces in occupied territories in four months."
World," Italy's government tried to reassure an  anguished nation Thursday that two women hostages in Iraq were  most likely still alive, saying an Islamist group's claim to  have killed them was ""unreliable."""
World," LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Britain ruled out  negotiations with the abductors of a British hostage in Iraq on  Thursday after a desperate plea for help from the hostage."
World, The former head of Iraq's special  tribunal set up to try Saddam Hussein accused the interim  government Thursday of manipulating the tribunal for political  ends and planning hasty show trials and executions.
World,Italy dismisses claims that two female aid workers held hostage in Iraq have been killed.
World,Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba makes an official call to Maoists rebels to join peace talks.
World,"The San Francisco Giants moved within a half-game of first-place Los Angeles in the NL West and maintained a half-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the wild-card race by beating the Houston Astros 5-1 Wednesday night. The Giants are 9-1 in their last 10 games, with Noah Lowry winning three times..."
World," The state Supreme Court ruled that Pennsylvania's drunken driving law can't be enforced against people on horseback, a decision that inspired the dissenting justice to wax poetic.    The court ruled Wednesday in a case against two men in Mercer County in 2002..."
World," The Republican led Senate approved President Bush's choice to head the CIA, Rep. Porter Goss, over protests from some Democrats who said he has too many Republican ties for a job that requires independence..."
World," Investors on Thursday will weigh the sharp retraction in stocks the day before as well as fears that the corporate profit picture is deteriorating.    Dow Jones futures fell 4 points recently, while Nasdaq futures were down 3 points and S P futures dropped 0.20 points..."
World," Legislation to extend several popular middle class tax cuts cleared a House Senate conference and could be on President Bush's desk within days, handing him a major legislative victory in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.    The  $145.9 billion package marked the fourth significant tax cut package that the president has championed since taking office..."
World," The singer formerly known as Cat Stevens returned to Britain Thursday, saying he was ""totally shocked"" that he was barred from entering the United States.    The singer, who changed his name to Yusuf Islam more than 25 years ago, was met by a swarm of reporters as he came through the arrivals area at Heathrow airport..."
Business,"Morgan Stanley, the second-biggest US securities firm, on Wednesday reported lower-than-expected third-quarter profit on lower fees from trading stocks and bonds."
Business,"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) sharply lowered its economic growth forecast for Korea for this year and the next, lowering its outlook from 4.8 percent to 4.4 percent for this year and from 5.2 percent to 3.6 percent for next year."
Business,"Bee Staff Writer. Interstate Bakeries Corp., which operates a bakery in Sacramento and recently closed another here, filed Wednesday for bankruptcy reorganization."
Business,"com. With its pilots back at the negotiating table and one, albeit small, round of givebacks in the bag, US Airways is hoping for continued good news as it navigates its second bankruptcy filing in two years."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 23 (newratings.com) - A Mississippi resident has flied a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores (WMT.NYS) alleging that the retail giant discriminates against African-Americans seeking jobs as truck drivers with the company."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft Inc., which is fighting a takeover bid from Oracle Corp., said revenue from new software licenses this quarter has exceeded Oracle #39;s sales of the same kind of products in its most-recent period."
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 23 September 2004 - Symantec #39;s sixth biannual report on global trends in Internet attacks, vulnerabilities, and malicious code activity shows SA recorded a 796 annual increase in the number of these attacks, rising from 375 per user last "
Sports,England will target Brian Lara in the Champions Trophy final after the West Indies captain was felled by a delivery from Shoaib Akhtar in the semi-finals.
Sports,"As Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shawn Green struggles with his decision to play or not to play this Friday and Saturday in observance of Yom Kippur, local Jews hope his faith will win out over the pennant race."
World,The brother of British hostage Kenneth Bigley today accused the American government of  quot;sabotaging quot; moves to free his brother.
World,"Italy #39;s government tried to reassure an anguished nation Thursday that two women hostages in Iraq were most likely still alive, saying an Islamist group #39;s claim to have killed them was  quot;unreliable."
World," Workers in hurricane battered Gonaives, Haiti, used a dump truck on Monday to put bodies of flood victims in a ditch dug as a mass grave."
World,"resident Bush spoke for an hour with President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan yesterday morning in a conversation devoted largely to the hunt for Osama bin Laden and terror groups, administration "
World,Qaida reportedly warned the Lebanese and Syrian authorities against harassing Muslim extremists captured in Lebanon for planning terrorist attacks.
World,"The British and Iraqi governments said on Thursday they would not bow to the demands of militants threatening to kill a British captive, despite a video message from the hostage pleading for his life."
Sci/Tech,"Hackers have crippled one of the internet #39;s biggest credit card processors, and tens of thousands of online merchants are losing business while the company struggles to recover."
Sci/Tech,"At least one Russian ministry has signed letters agreeing to Moscow #39;s approval of the Kyoto Protocol, a spokesman said on Thursday, in what could be a final step in bringing the global pact into force."
Sci/Tech,"com September 22, 2004, 4:00 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed suggestions the club are actively searching for a new coach to fill the position currently held by Mariano Garcia Remon.
Sci/Tech," Sun Hung Kai Properties, Hong Kong's largest property developer, urged the government to increase land supply as demand for new flats was expected to remain strong."
Sci/Tech, Consumer electronics giant Sony Corp.  said on Thursday it is mulling a major strategic shift to make  digital music devices that play MP3 song files.
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CSCO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CSCO.O</A> Chief  Executive John Chambers said China was well on the way to  becoming the world's technology hub as he revealed plans for  his company's first research center in the country."
Business," The number of Americans lining up to claim an initial week of jobless aid climbed more than expected last week, primarily because of hurricanes that have battered Florida, putting many people out of work, the government said on Thursday."
Business," Stocks moving on Thursday: EXXON MOBIL , ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM CO. :"
Business, Shares of Cyberonics Inc.  jumped 14 percent before the bell on Thursday after the medical technology company said federal health regulators had given conditional approval to a depression treatment.
Business," Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp.  on Thursday reported a quarterly profit, reversing a year ago loss, on strong cash flow and a reduction in inventory related expense."
Sci/Tech,Activists and computer programmers Wednesday demonstrated what they said were flaws with electronic voting machines that could allow hackers to change vote outcomes Nov. 2. They recommended new procedures for states and counties to put in place before Election Day.
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> By Eric Auchard and Daniel Sorid</p><p> BEIJING (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc. <CSCO.O> Chief\Executive John Chambers said China was well on the way to\becoming the world's technology hub as he revealed plans for\his company's first research center in the country.</p>
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> By Bernhard Warner</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - Consumer electronics giant Sony Corp.\said on Thursday it is mulling a major strategic shift to make\digital music devices that play MP3 song files.</p>
Sci/Tech,Cosmologists may have to reassess their understanding of the evolution of the early Universe after surprising new data from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Sci/Tech,Satellite image acquisitions will be synchronised with the tides as part of an ambitious new project to map coastlines from space. Accurate up-to-date marine charts are essential for safe shipping navigation.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers say alarming trend cuts across all age groups    HealthDayNews -- Soft drinks are surging ahead of milk as a source of calories for many Americans, says a University of North Carolina study.    The study found that between 1977 and 2001 the amount of energy that Americans get from soft drinks has tripled from 50 to 144 calories a day, while energy intake from milk declined from 143 calories to 99 calories a day..."
Sci/Tech,Required exercise at 7 a.m. sharp. No personal televisions or computers. A cafeteria bereft of potato chips and candy bars but full of good-for-you vegetables. Mal Mahedy's new school has tons of rules that other teens would find intolerable.
Sci/Tech,"By MARK SHERMAN    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Requiring doctors and hospitals to report publicly on their performance and tying their pay to the results would dramatically reduce avoidable deaths and costs attributable to poor medical care, says a new report from an organization that works to improve health care quality.    Wild variations in medical care led to 79,000 avoidable deaths and \$1.8 billion in additional medical costs last year, the private National Committee for Quality Assurance said in its annual report released Wednesday..."
Sci/Tech,"By THERESA AGOVINO     NEW YORK (AP) -- Privately insured, low-income workers with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and asthma are being financially squeezed as employers shift the burden of higher health care costs to employees, a new study found.    The number of such individuals spending more than 5 percent of their income on out-of-pocket medical costs soared 48 percent to 2.2 million people from 2001 to 2003, according to a study released Thursday by the Center for Health System Change..."
Sci/Tech,More game companies may drop out of business as new consoles push up development costs.
Sci/Tech,"  Cisco Systems Inc. plans to open a research and development (R D) center in Shanghai that will focus on developing VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology, the company's chief executive officer (CEO) said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) may yet team up with another chip maker for the construction of a semiconductor fabrication plant (fab) to expand its manufacturing capacity for microprocessors, despite shelving similar plans in 2003, according to a senior company executive."
Sci/Tech,"  NTT DoCoMo Inc. has decided to work with Cingular Wireless LLC on 3G (third generation) cellular telephone technology following the latter's acquisition of NTT DoCoMo's current U.S. partner, AT T Wireless Services Inc., the Nihon Keizai Shimbun business daily reported in its Thursday morning edition."
Sci/Tech,"New hard-drive based devices feature color screens, support for WMP 10."
Sci/Tech,"For six years, iMacs have set the standard for the PC industry with eye-popping designs, clever utilization of space and leaps forward in usability. Lately, though, Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) seems to be making more waves with iPod music players than its venerable consumer PCs."
Sci/Tech,"  Peanuts, hot dogs and wireless instant replays. It's the future of baseball..."
Sci/Tech,"  In a major strategic reversal, Sony Corp..."
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House will propose moving cybersecurity offices from the Department of Homeland Security to the White House as part of the intelligence reorganization, according to draft legislation obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The bill, expected to be introduced Thursday, would place cybersecurity into the White House budget office..."
Sci/Tech,By ERICA WERNER    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Activists and computer programmers Wednesday demonstrated what they said were flaws with electronic voting machines that could allow hackers to change vote outcomes Nov. 2...
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft jumped into the disk-based backup and recovery market this week with the announcement of the Microsoft Data Protection Server, a low-cost, continuous, disk-based backup and recovery system."
Sports,"Golf, rugby union and squash have been included in a shortlist of five sports being considered for the 2012 Olympics. Karate and roller sports complete the list, while softball, baseball and modern pentathlon could be excluded."
World,"The Israeli army blew up an abandoned house near a Gaza Strip settlement Thursday, sending large plumes of smoke in the air. An army spokesman said the house, not far from the Jewish "
World,BEIRUT: Lebanon said Wednesday it had arrested the top Al-Qaeda operative in the country and another man linked to Osama bin Laden #39;s terrorist group who were plotting to blow up the Italian 
Sci/Tech,"Google Browser May Become Reality\\There has been much fanfare in the Mozilla fan camps about the possibility of Google using Mozilla browser technology to produce a GBrowser - the Google Browser. Over the past two weeks, the news and speculation has escalated to the point where even Google itself is ..."
World," President Bush on Thursday marked the opening of the new American Indian National Museum, saying it will serve as a powerful reminder of the spirit and vitality of peoples native to the nation."
World, Gloomy news about Iraq and the Middle East peace process overshadowed the second day of the UN's annual gathering of world leaders.
World," The United States and Japan have detected  signs that North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic  missile capable of reaching almost anywhere in Japan, Japanese  government sources said Thursday."
World, Iran said Thursday dialogue was the only  way to resolve an international standoff over the Islamic  republic's nuclear program which Washington says is a cover for  building atomic weapons.
World,A senior Chinese official tells the BBC the country's environmental problems have reached crisis levels.
World,"Three Palestinian gunmen trying to penetrate a Jewish settlement in Gaza killed three Israeli soldiers on Thursday before being shot dead, exacting the worst toll on Israel's forces in occupied territories in four months."
Business,"Frivolous obstructionism was on display again in the US Senate Tuesday. But don #39;t try to adjust your C-SPAN picture; it #39;s just another poignant example of what the Wall Street Journal calls the  quot;Dead Zone, quot; legislation "
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks Inc. is merging its RealPlayer and Music Services business units into a single group so that the teams can collaborate on developing new products and services, the company announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT Corp announced the broad availability of its Windows Storage Server 2003 (WSS2003) solution for South Asia markets, in conjunction with the TechEd 2004 developer conference here yesterday."
Sports,Real Madrid have played down speculation linking former Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Sports," SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Sports Network) - San Diego Chargers  quarterback Drew Brees will be under center for this Sunday's  contest versus the Denver Broncos."
Sports," TRINEC, Czech Republic (Reuters) - It's not uncommon for  Ottawa Senators forward Radek Bonk and New York Rangers forward  Jaromir Jagr to meet up on a sheet of ice and play hockey --  unless it's in their native Czech Republic."
Sports," Japanese baseball players and club  representatives reached a deal Thursday to end the first strike  in the 70 year history of the sport in Japan, with owners  agreeing to let newcomers into the leagues as early as next  season."
Sports," Golf, rugby and squash are on a  shortlist of five sports to be assessed for possible inclusion  in the 2012 Olympics."
Sports," ALICANTE, Spain (Reuters) - Spain number one Carlos Moya  will start off against Paul-Henri Mathieu of France as he bids  to lead his country to their third Davis Cup final in five  years this weekend."
Sports, Zane Scotland won a race  against time to avoid disqualification from The Heritage on  Thursday after going to the wrong tee to start his round.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) is disappointed by Microsoft Corp.'s decision to delay the introduction of 64-bit versions of its Windows operating system, but sees no significant impact from the delay on sales of its 64-bit processors, the company's top executive said Thursday."
Business," The Internal Revenue Service is making it easier for the smallest of businesses to file their income tax returns, allowing more of them to use the very simple form known as Schedule C EZ."
Business," European shares fell, the yen and dollar  wilted and benchmark government bond yields scraped against  multi month lows on Thursday as high oil prices continued to  worry global financial markets."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower  open on Wall Street on Thursday, extending the previous  session's sharp fall, with rising energy prices feeding  investor concerns about corporate profits and slower growth."
Business," Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RAD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RAD.N</A>  on Thursday reported a quarterly profit, reversing a year ago  loss, on strong cash flow and a reduction in inventory related  expenses."
Business,"Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Inc., the flagship of Donald J. Trump's faltering casino holdings, said that a recently announced deal to inject fresh money into the debt-laden concern had fallen apart."
Business,Martha Stewart hooks up with reality television guru Mark Burnett to reinvent Martha.
Business,"SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 -- In a special employee bulletin, US Airways CEO Bruce Lakefield late yesterday said the carrier would ask the judge overseeing its bankruptcy case to authorize new labor contracts unless major employee unions agree to more concessions "
Business,"PARIS, Sept 23 (AFP) - US aircraft maker Boeing has not received subsidies to finance the developement of its new 7E7 commercial airliner, chief executive Harry Stonecipher said Thrusday, dismissing accusations from European rival EADS."
Business, Swedish household electrical goods manufacturer Electrolux warned on Thursday that high prices for inputs of materials and mainly of steel would set back profits more than expected this year.
Business,"A federal jury, following a five-week trial, has convicted the former comptroller of Americable International and other affiliated cable television companies on 72 counts of various frauds and money laundering."
Business,"(Sep 23, 2004) -- OGDEN, Utah (AP) -- Interstate Bakeries Corp., which has 300 employees at bakeries in Ogden and Salt Lake City, has filed for bankruptcy protection."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting another decline in gross domestic product (GDP) of between 4 to 5 percent, but says the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono #39;s inflation forecast is achievable if the central bank "
Business,  British bank Barclays on Thursday said it is in talks to buy a majority stake in South African bank ABSA. Free!
Business,"Electrolux AB, the world #39;s biggest maker of household appliances, said second-half profit will be less than forecast as costs for materials including steel surge."
Sci/Tech,"Over a month and a half after completing Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft has finally released the first patch that fixes a problem with that release."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,"The season once held so much promise. There were gold medal dreams, Grand Slam possibilities and aspirations of continued dominance."
Sports,"TOKYO It leads the TV news, and everyone from schoolchildren to the prime minister is talking about it. The first baseball strike in Japanese history has gripped the nation and rekindled interest in what was "
Sports,Jamal Lewis had few problems coping with Marvin Lewis #39; defensive schemes last season and will be hoping history can repeat itself on Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens visit the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC North Division match-up.
World," Storm battered survivors trudged Thursday through mud contaminated by bodies and sewage and dangerous with debris that slashed bare feet, amid fears that an epidemic could ravage the city whose death toll officials say could reach 2,000."
World,Syrian military units withdrew from Lebanon in the early hours of today (Thursday) morning in the framework of a large- scale redeployment operation by the Syrian forces.
World,"Italy expressed appreciation over Syria #39;s efforts in combating terrorism, pointing to its important role in foiling a terrorist attack that was targeting the Italian and Western interests in Lebanon."
Sports,"On Monday evening, the UCI gave shocking news to Phonak team officials: Tyler Hamilton, the team captain, the Olympic time trial champion, and the winner of Stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espana "
World,"MARK COLVIN: Meanwhile, the Iraqi Interim Government has denied that it #39;s going to release a top woman germ warfare scientist, Rihab Taha, from jail."
World,"Three armed Palestinians infiltrated the Jewish settlement of Morag in southern Gaza on Thursday morning, killing three Israelis and injuring another, according to Israeli military sources."
World,The EU is set to give the all-clear to lifting an 18 year old arms embargo against Libya following high level talks in Brussels. EU ambassadors meeting on Wednesday agreed in principle to dropping the sanctions 
World,Mount Asama #39;s mid-sized eruption set off a loud blast and shook a nearby town. It also sprinkled small bits on ash on downtown Tokyo.
Business,"Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. (RAD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a quarterly profit, reversing a year-ago loss, on strong cash flow and a reduction in inventory-related expense."
Business,"Boeing has received down payments for up to 200 of its new 7E7 planes in addition to the known 52 orders it has gained, Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher said in an interview published Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Sales of MP3 players are rocketing, fuelled by falling unit prices, integration of MP3 support into a wider range of devices and the creation of legal music download websites."
Sci/Tech,"STAR CITY, Russia - The new crew to the international space station will conduct experiments to research new AIDS vaccines and plant growth, and work on new space vehicles that will help future missions to the moon and Mars, crew members said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"For a number of years, Microsoft has allowed government entities in most of the world access to the source code for Windows; as of today, Microsoft is expanding this so-called Shared Source Initiative to include Office."
Sci/Tech,"The total number of virus attacks are down, but malicious codemeisters are getting faster, more sophisticated, and they #39;re beginning to target e-commerce concerns and small businesses."
Business," Blue chip stocks opened slightly lower  on Thursday, with rising energy prices feeding investor  concerns, but the Nasdaq index opened higher after software  company Cognos Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COGN.O</A> posted better than expected  earnings."
Business," Brokerage firm A.G. Edwards Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AGE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AGE.N</A> on Thursday said quarterly earnings rose 8 percent as  expenses declined, but sluggish equity markets caused profit  and revenue to fall short of analysts' forecasts."
Business,"Rite Aid Corp. reported a second-quarter profit of \$9.8 million on Thursday, citing better cash flows and a reduction in inventory expenses."
World,"Two days after the American trade embargo was lifted from Libya, the European Union yesterday approved to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Tripoli in addition to lifting arms sales to it."
Business,"  Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. on  Thursday reported a quarterly profit, reversing a year ago  loss, as lower borrowing costs offset the effects of sluggish  sales growth."
Business,"A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in August for a third consecutive month, reflecting an uncertain climate for both businesses and consumers."
Sci/Tech," Family tree research can be addictive fun. With my long lost relative's assistance, help from closer kin and the latest version of Family Tree Maker software, I've been identifying the branches of a Baig family tree."
Sci/Tech," The new crew to the international space station will conduct experiments to research new AIDS vaccines and plant growth, and work on new space vehicles that will help future missions to the moon and Mars, crew members said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader may get all the glory, but a new Star Wars video game finally gives credit to the everyday grunts who couldn't summon the Force for help."
Sci/Tech,update Former CEO Sanjay Kumar is indicted as Computer Associates agrees to a \$225 million settlement in an ongoing accounting probe.
World," They tasted like tomatoes, but in the pitch black it was hard to tell. A couple at the next table was obviously struggling with eating blind, too."
Sports," Illinois took an unusual route to the top of The Associated Press' men's college basketball poll. The Illini, riding their impressive win over then top ranked Wake Forest, vaulted from fifth to No. 1 on Monday, moving past three unbeaten teams."
World," In the small US town of Hinesville, where streets are named after generals and stores offer military discounts, talk almost invariably turns to the next Iraq mission, and only seldom to the upcoming elections."
World," Three Palestinian gunmen breached defenses  around an Israeli settlement in Gaza and killed three soldiers  before being shot dead Thursday, exacting the worst toll on  Israel's forces in occupied territory in four months."
World,"Flood victims in Haiti are buried in a mass grave, amid more warnings of the threat of disease."
World,"Offering a simple, ""Thank you America,"" Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi addressed a joint meeting of Congress ."
World,Federal officials are trying to prosecute operators of Web sites that recruit terrorists.
Sci/Tech,"Wireless vendor Symbol Technologies Inc. has told us it will be seeking a big license fee from all Wi-Fi equipment vendors for an infringed patent. And according to one manufacturer, Proxim Corp., it stands a good chance of getting it."
Business," Mining company Placer Dome said its gold production is expected to hit 3.7 million ounces next year, up from its 2004 forecast of 3.6 million ounces."
World," Stocks were mixed in early trading Thursday as investors weighed a rise in unemployment claims against a slight drop in oil prices.    In the first hour of trading, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 43.51, or 0.4 percent, to 10,065.67, one day after it lost more than 135 points..."
World," Authorities insisted they won't give in to militants' demands to free female Iraqi prisoners despite the plea of a tearful British hostage begging Britain to save his life in a video released by his captors.    The captive, Kenneth Bigley, appealed to British Prime Minister Tony Blair to intervene..."
World," Offering a simple, ""Thank you America,"" Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi declared Thursday that his country is succeeding in its effort to move past the war that ousted Saddam Hussein.    In an appearance that President Bush's advisers hoped would ease American voters' doubts about the troubled campaign in Iraq, Allawi told a joint meeting of Congress that despite struggles and setbacks, ""the values of liberty and democracy"" are taking hold there..."
Sci/Tech,"The IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) has disbanded its anti-spam working group, MARID (MTA Authorization Records In DNS) working group, in part because of an intellectual-property row surrounding Microsoft Corp.'s Sender ID proposal."
World," The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits rose last week, mostly reflecting the impact of hurricanes that recently ripped through Florida.    The Labor Department reported Thursday that new applications for unemployment insurance went up by a seasonally adjusted 14,000 to 350,000 for the week ending Sept..."
Business,Shell has pledged to spend more cash on finding oil and gas over the next three years as the world #39;s No.3 oil company admitted that its production was likely to be flat until 2009.
Business," US jobless claims rose in the past week, with Hurricane Ivan a major factor, the Labor Department reported. The number of claims rose 14,000 to 350,000 in the week to September 18."
Business,"Andrew Corp. Thursday forecast a fiscal fourth-quarter loss on lower revenue, citing rising raw materials costs and weak demand in North America as two large customers that are about to "
Sci/Tech,"A case pitting two of the biggest names in IP law against each other came to a head Tuesday, when an Oakland, Calif., jury awarded \$82 million to a San Jose, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"STAR CITY, Russia Sept. 23, 2004 - The new crew to the international space station will conduct experiments to research new AIDS vaccines and plant growth, and work on new space vehicles that will help future "
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, Sep 22, 2004 (AFX-Europe via COMTEX) -- The dispute over next-generation DVD formats will continue for some time, Kunitake Ando, chairman of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association and president of Sony Corp, said in "
Sci/Tech,"The Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, received another 6 months of funding from NASA. The two rovers were originally designed to complete a primary mission of three months, but have continued to operate for 5 additional months."
Sci/Tech,Companies that need to move storage data over long distances quickly and securely now have more options with the introduction of the MDS 9000 Multiprotocol Services Module and 9216i fabric switch from Cisco Systems Inc.
Sports, England coach Duncan Fletcher has cautioned his bowlers about bombarding West Indies captain Brian Lara with bouncers in tomorrow #39;s ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval.
Sports,"Wales midfielder Robbie Savage will miss the World Cup qualifying match against England in October after FIFA, world soccer #39;s ruling body, upheld a red card he was given this month, the Football Association of Wales said."
Sports,Jordan #39;s boss Eddie Jordan promised here on Thursday that he would fight to stay in next season #39;s Formula One championship despite the tough situation he faces.
Sports,  Juventus increased their advantage at the top of Serie A with a 2 0 victory over Sampdoria in Genoa on Wednesday to extend their 100 per cent start to the season.
Sci/Tech,"ThoughMicrosoft #39;s Web site appears to indicated otherwise, the company has acknowledged that, going forward, critical Internet Explorer security updates will only be available for Internet Explorer(IE) running on Windows XP."
World,"Britain yesterday ruled out negotiating with the abductors of a Briton in Iraq, despite a desperate plea for help from the hostage."
World,BRUSSELS : European Union (EU) officials agreed in principle to lift an arms embargo on Libya after pressure from Italy. Italy has for several months been pressing its EU counterparts to lift the embargo imposed 
World,Calls for the deployment of substantial African forces to Sudan to end the slaughter in Darfur were agreed by Liberal Democrats today.
World,"A woman has attacked two works of art at a controversial Berlin exhibition given by the heir of a convicted Nazi industrialist, before shouting that she forgave their owner, police say."
Sci/Tech,"Furl Search Client Acquired By LookSmart\\LookSmart, an Internet search company, today announced the acquisition of  Furl.net, an innovative service that enables users to save a full-text copy of any page on the Web, then search and share that data. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Furl allows members ..."
Sci/Tech,"A modest proposal from Orlowski. No, really..."
Business," U.S. Treasury yields held near six month lows on Thursday, though the market was struggling to extend recent hefty gains in the face of profit taking."
Business," Brokerage firm A.G. Edwards Inc.  on Thursday said quarterly earnings rose 8 percent as expenses declined, but sluggish equity markets caused profit and revenue to fall short of analysts' forecasts."
Business," A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in August for a third consecutive month, reflecting an uncertain climate for both businesses and consumers."
Business,"ATHENS Greece has confessed to having been in breach of European Union budget deficit rules since 2000, leading to suggestions that it may not have been entitled to join the common currency after all."
Business,"The Labor Department said Thursday that claims, reflecting the impact of hurricanes in Florida, increased by a seasonally adjusted 14,000, to 350,000."
Business,"UK lender Barclays is in talks with South Africa #39;s Absa about buying a majority stake in the bank. The move would  quot;immediately quot; boost earnings and profit, and  quot;enhance the bank #39;s existing successful African operations quot;, Barclays said."
Business,"ATLANTIC CITY, NJ-In early August, Trump Hotels  amp; Casinos announced it had struck a deal with DLJ Merchant Banking Partners for an infusion of cash to reduce Trumps debt and restructure the company through bankruptcy proceedings."
Business,"Electrolux, the world #39;s largest maker of household appliances, said Thursday that earnings in the second half of 2004 would be below forecasts because of higher steel prices."
Sci/Tech,"Some outlets are reporting that Sony has decided to add native mp3 support to its digital music players, but the electronics giant says it has not yet made a final decision."
Sci/Tech,"Ireland is taking  quot;extraordinary quot; measures to protect internet users from rogue dialler programs that hijack their modems and run up long-distance phone charges, the country #39;s telecom regulator says."
Sci/Tech,"the world leader in production of the ultra-thin glass used by companies such as LG Philips LCD (NYSE: LPL), Sony (NYSE: SNE), Hitachi (NYSE "
Sports,"SHANGHAI Far from killing the intrigue and interest, the almost total domination of the Formula One season by Michael Schumacher and Ferrari has, paradoxically, ensured a that the last three races of the year, starting with the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday "
World,United Nations atomic agency inspectors are to head to Brazil next month to try to resolve a dispute after Brazilian authorities denied the agency access to a uranium enrichment facility.
World,"SEOUL Citing intelligence from spy satellites and radio interceptions, the Japanese prime minister #39;s office said on Thursday that North Korea might be preparing a test launching of a Rodong ballistic missile."
World,"New Delhi, Sept. 23 (PTI): The BJP today appreciated Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s emphasis on resolving all issues with India peacefully but objected to his contention that bilateralism was being given the last chance."
World,"Passengers leave a Virgin Blue jetliner after arriving at Maroochy Airport, on Queensland #39;s Sunshine Coast. Photo:Andy Zakeli."
Business," Electrolux, the world's biggest maker of home appliances, warned on Thursday that soaring steel prices would hit its second half profits to the tune of 500 million crowns ( #36;68 million)."
Business," Electrolux, the world's biggest maker  of home appliances, warned on Thursday that soaring steel  prices would hit its second half profits to the tune of 500  million crowns ( $68 million)."
Sci/Tech,"It's fall and the leaves aren't the only things starting to drop -- so are more executives who are falling from grace as swashbuckling accounting methods of the 1990s continue to come under the microscope of Uncle Sam. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"Inditex, the Spanish fashion group which owns Zara and Massimo Dutti, agrees to ditch fur just days before widespread demonstrations."
Business,UK lender Barclays says it is in talks with South Africa's Absa about buying a majority stake in the bank.
Business,"A few weeks back, I had a pretty dim view of Twinkie and Wonder Bread maker, Interstate Bakeries (NYSE: IBC). I even suggested -- shudder -- that the firm might "
Business,"The number of applications for unemployment benefits increased last week and the US Department of Labor is attributing most of the hike to the impact of Hurricanes Frances and Charley in Florida, according to an Associated Press report."
Business,"WASHINGTON : A closely watched index of future economic activity fell 0.3 percent in August, the third consecutive monthly decline, the Conference Board said on Thursday."
Business,Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH) is close to settling a class action lawsuit for \$220 million stemming from allegations that it colluded with other brokerages to mislead Enron Corp.
Business,"DaimlerChrysler #39;s flagship Mercedes Car Group intends to regain peak profit levels within the next few years after operating profit dips in 2004, division had Juergen Hubbert said on Thursday."
Business," BCE Inc. is selling most of its minority stake in Manitoba Telecom Services for a total of  $578 million, with MTS buying back more than half of the shares and the rest sold on the open market, BCE announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"According to the Associated Press, Sony Computer said it disagreed with the verdict and promised to appeal. Immersion has patents on the  quot;vibro-tactile quot; technologies that can send vibrations "
Sci/Tech," Google could be planning to launch a web browser to challenge the dominance of Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer, according to widespread industry speculation."
Sci/Tech,"The study, which was conducted by Yahoo and media agency OMD, examined the way in which 13 US households reacted to being denied access to the internet for two weeks."
Sci/Tech,The MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) has just announced that its super-small MMC cards will be adopting new logos and capabilities.
Sci/Tech,"com September 21, 2004, 2:07 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft Inc. unveiled a new incentive program on Wednesday offering customers free upgrade assistance and a credit toward new purchases, an initiative the company hopes will spark sales and encourage customers to move to its latest releases."
Sci/Tech,"LG.Philips LCD Co. Ltd. today reported that mass production at its sixth generation thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) plant in Gumi, South Korea, began last month."
Sci/Tech,"A new, optional log-on service from America Online that makes it harder for scammers to access a persons online account will not be available for Macintosh "
Sports,New Sheffield Wednesday manager Paul Sturrock is adamant he has learned from mistakes he made during his troubled time at Southampton.
Sports,"In HELSINKI story  quot;Soccer-Forssell could be out for six months quot; please read in intro ... a national team spokesman said... instead of ...Finland #39;s Football Association said... (corrects source). Also, in para "
Sports,"Brodie Croyle didn #39;t need a preliminary diagnosis. He didn #39;t need an MRI, nor did he need a doctor to tell him the sobering news."
Sports,"Tony Purnell, the boss of Jaguar Racing says that there is  quot;masses of interest quot; in the team, which the Ford Motor Company has decided to discontinue."
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti Sept. 23, 2004 - Workers dug new mass graves for corpses that still littered this flood-ravaged city Thursday as the death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne rose to more than 1,070 and residents "
World,"Megawati Sukarnoputri has declined to concede defeat in Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election, although with most votes counted, she is too far "
World,WORKERS at Sydney airport have emerged as the prime suspects for the planting of a suspicious package in the cargo bay of a Virgin Blue 737 aircraft on Monday.
World,"US warplanes fired on insurgent targets in the east Baghdad slum of Sadr City overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 12 -- many of them children -- hospital officials said yesterday."
World,The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front agreed yesterday to conduct a joint inspection of MILF-held areas suspected to be hosting training camps of the regional terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) in Mindanao.
World,"A technical problem at Lufthansa forced the German airline to cancel some 29 domestic and European flights on Thursday. Although the German flag carrier #39;s long-haul flights were not affected, further European "
World, Are foreign hostages hapless victims of  militants abusing Islam or casualties of the U.S. led  occupation of Iraq?
World," A German man has been arrested on  suspicion of arranging the supply of nuclear arms equipment to  a foreign state, German federal prosecutors said Thursday."
Business,"The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week. The Labor Department says claims, reflecting the impact of hurricanes in Florida, increased by a seasonally adjusted 14,000 to 350,000."
Business,"A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in August for a third consecutive month, reflecting an uncertain climate for both businesses and consumers."
Business,"Putting aside efforts to control the federal deficit before the elections, Republican and Democratic leaders agreed in principle on Wednesday to extend \$150 billion "
Business,"Steelcase Inc., the world #39;s top office furniture maker, said Thursday that second-quarter earnings dropped year-over-year on the sale of the company #39;s Attwood operations, but soundly beat Wall Street expectations due to higher sales and lower operating "
Business,"DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Mercedes Car Group Thursday warned that operating profit for this year will decline despite a rise in car sales, as it boosts spending to improve product quality."
Sports,"A bird #39;s eye view of the circuit at Shanghai shows what an event Sunday #39;s Chinese Grand Prix will be. The course is arguably one of the best there is, and so it should be considering the amount of money that has been spent on it."
Sports,"Jaguar boss Tony Purnell has revealed there is  quot;masses of interest quot; in buying the troubled Formula One team. Purnell, who runs Jaguar a part of his role as chief of Ford #39;s premier performance division, believes "
World,"Twelve years and 55,000 entries later, the herculean task of updating the  #39;Oxford Dictionary of National Biography #39; has finally been completed."
World,The wife of British hostage Kenneth Bigley begs his captors to show mercy and set him free.
Business, High flying oil prices paused in their  ascent on Thursday as the U.S. government considered whether to  release crude from the U.S. petroleum reserve after Hurricane  Ivan sliced into supplies.
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A>, beset by  controversy over its work in Iraq, plans to shed its KBR  engineering and construction unit if the oilfield services  company's share performance does not match its peers, it said  on Thursday."
World," President Bush on Thursday marked the opening of the new American Indian National Museum, saying it will serve as a powerful reminder of the spirit and vitality of peoples native to the nation.   ""The National Museum of Indian affairs affirms that this young country is home to an ancient, noble and enduring native culture,"" Bush said in the East Room of the White House..."
World," Workers dug new mass graves for corpses that still littered this flood ravaged city Thursday as the death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne rose to more than 1,070 and residents grew increasingly agitated from a lack of food and drinkable water.    Health workers feared an epidemic from the unburied bodies, raw sewage in drinking water and infections from injuries..."
World," A slowdown in economic growth and oil prices hovering around  $48 per barrel renewed fears of disappointing third quarter earnings Thursday and kept stocks mixed.    In late morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 39.53, or 0.4 percent, to 10,069.65, one day after the index lost more than 135 points..."
Business,The Bush administration said Thursday it is weighing a request from several U.S. refiners to borrow crude oil from the nation's emergency stockpile to help offset supply disruptions along the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Ivan.
Business,Wall Street brokerage house Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is close to reaching a deal to pay about \$220 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that it and other big brokerage firms participated in a scheme with Enron Corp.
Business,"ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Donald Trump is trying to make a deal after the proposed bailout of his cash-strapped casino company was shelved by  quot;mutual agreement."
Business,"Steelcase Inc. (SCS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest office-furniture maker, on Thursday swung back to a quarterly profit from the previous quarter, but warned that rising "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s decision to push back a 64-bit Windows will not hurt chip sales, company says. Advanced Micro Devices is disappointed by Microsoft #39;s decision to delay the introduction of 64-bit versions of its "
Sports,BRAD HODGE was not waiting to be asked if he would be included in the Australian Test team. He got on the front foot and made the call himself.
World,A SECRET government report says Muslim guerillas in the southern Philippines have hosted terror training camps for militants from Indonesia and Malaysia for at least seven years.
Business,"The former CEO of Computer Associates International Inc. pleaded not guilty Thursday at his arraignment on federal securities fraud and other charges, becoming the most senior official "
Business,"I admire PeopleSoft #39;s (Nasdaq: PSFT) fight. Tuesday, the business software maker announced a broad partnership with IBM (NYSE: IBM) in which Big Blue #39;s popular WebSphere middleware "
Business,"Halliburton Co. (HAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , beset by controversy over its work in Iraq, plans to shed its KBR engineering and construction unit if the oilfield services company #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"Sony, in case you hadn #39;t noticed, has a long history of making really nifty consumer electronics devices. It also has a long history of doing things its own way--adopting proprietary technologies and standards "
Sci/Tech,Word on the Web is that Google may be thinking of releasing a Web browser--possibly one based on the open-source Mozilla code. The company now owns www.
Sci/Tech,"Immersion filed a lawsuit against Sony Computer and Sony Computer Entertainment of America, claiming that the Japanese company used its game technology in the PlayStation game consoles without the company #39;s approval."
Sports, England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has been given a vote of confidence from the Football Association (FA) with the governing body dismissing suggestions they would be prepared to let the Swede leave for Real Madrid.
Sci/Tech,"With their 64-bit chip war running at full tilt, rivals Intel and AMD (Quote, Chart) are bolstering efforts on their value-priced lineups."
Sports,"WHEELCHAIR racing champion Louise Sauvage yesterday won silver in her pet event, leaving her just one more shot at a 10th Paralympic gold medal before retirement."
Sports,Bee Staff Writer. ALAMEDA - The best advice for Tim Brown on what he should do when he enters the Coliseum on Sunday comes from the self-proclaimed  quot;Mr.
World,NORTH Korean missile bases are under close surveillance after increased activity detected by US and Japanese surveillance raised fears Pyongyang might be preparing to launch a missile across the Sea of Japan.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc.  sent an open letter to California residents on Thursday, hoping it will help the world's largest retailer  overcome resistance to its plans for expansion in that state."
Business," Halliburton Co. , beset by controversy over its work in Iraq, plans to shed its KBR engineering and construction unit if the oilfield services company's share performance does not match its peers, it said on Thursday."
Business,"The charges against the former chief executive, Sanjay Kumar, were revealed Wednesday after the company agreed to a \$225 million settlement."
Business,Management keeps growing and buying back shares even as the retailer struggles.
Business," BCE Inc. is selling most of its minority stake in MTS for a total of  $578 million, with MTS buying back more than half of the shares and the rest sold on the open market, BCE announced Wednesday."
Sports,"Did I just attend one of the greatest events in sports, or was it the Booz Allen Classic? The Europeans #39; dominance was so overwhelming from the very first session that the life was completely sucked out of this Ryder Cup, along with all of the energy."
Sports,"Carlos Zambrano pitched 7 1-3 shutout innings to outduel Oliver Perez and beat Pittsburgh for the fifth straight time this season, carrying the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night."
World,Australian police are investigating an incendiary device discovered on board an airliner at Sydney airport. A baggage handler found the device on Monday in the cargo hold of a Virgin Blue Boeing 737 that was 
Sci/Tech," Voting activists on Wednesday enlisted computer experts, a trained monkey and a man on a hunger strike in a last minute pitch to convince officials to improve the security of electronic vote counting systems."
Sci/Tech," U.S. blue chip stocks were knocked lower on Thursday after Exxon Mobil Corp.  was downgraded by a brokerage, but the technology dominated Nasdaq index rebounded from Wednesday's sharp decline."
Sci/Tech, Former Computer Associates International Inc.  Chief Executive Sanjay Kumar pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of securities fraud and obstruction of justice stemming from a two year investigation into accounting fraud at the software company.
Sci/Tech," Russia will launch a three man crew to the International Space Station on Oct. 11, two days later than initially scheduled due to problems with the docking system, Itar Tass news agency reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, A new test that produced methane under conditions mimicking the deep interiors of Earth and Mars lends support to an idea that the gas could theoretically support unseen colonies of microbes on both worlds. And the study hints at the possibility of a potential vast supply of petroleum products.
Sci/Tech," Floating free above Earth and carrying out an experiment in space has long been the preserve of orbiting travelers, but at taxpayer's expense."
Sci/Tech," German luxury carmaker BMW unveiled the  world's fastest hydrogen powered car at the Paris auto show on  Wednesday, dubbed the H2R, capable of exceeding 300 kilometers  (185 miles) per hour."
Sci/Tech," French carmaker Renault is thinking about  making a compact sports car based on its Clio city runabout, a  top company executive said on Thursday."
World," Human rights organizations criticized the Bush administration Wednesday, saying in the three years since the Taliban was ousted from most of Afghanistan, the U.S. has not fulfilled promises of safety, freedom, education and health care for Afghan women."
World," Sterling pared some of its losses but remained weak, particularly against the euro after the dovish minutes from the Monetary Policy Committee's last meeting were released."
World," A U.S. Marine was killed while conducting security operations in Anbar province, the military said Thursday."
World," Pakistani authorities torched more than 22 tonnes of seized drugs, including heroin, hashish, opium and morphine, in southwestern Baluchistan province, officials and witnesses said."
World, A number of spending initiatives promoted by President Bush as he seeks re election are set to get less money than he wants from the Republicans who control Congress.
World,"Offering a simple, ""Thank you America,"" interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi addressed a joint meeting of Congress."
World," Sir Elton John warmed up his vocal chords for a concert Thursday in Taiwan by telling photographers they're a bunch of ""rude, vile pigs.""   The media ambushed the rock star after he arrived by private plane Thursday shortly after midnight at Taipei's Chiang Kai shek International Airport. John was angry that police allegedly did not properly restrain the pack and protect him ""from the ensuing chaos,"" a statement issued by the singer said..."
World," A slowdown in economic growth and oil prices hovering around  $48 per barrel renewed Wall Street's fears of disappointing third quarter earnings Thursday and kept stocks mixed.    In late morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 49.70, or 0.5 percent, to 10,059.48, one day after the index lost more than 135 points..."
World, The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law that was rushed through the Legislature last fall to keep a severely brain damaged woman hooked up to a feeding tube against her husband's wishes...
Business,The US Labor Department said Thursday the number of workers filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits hit a three-week high last week.
Business," You can read his books, stay in his hotels, gamble in his casinos and watch him on TV. Now, you can smell like him too."
Business,"A decision by Brazil to raise its budget surplus target shows the government had  quot;solid control quot; of the country #39;s economic needs, an International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday."
Business,"Gas and electric utility Entergy Corp. Thursday said it expects to post third-quarter earnings about 15 percent below last year #39;s results, citing soft demand for electricity and lower income from energy trading."
Sci/Tech,APOLLO 16 astronaut Charles Duke was a fighter pilot in Germany when US president John F. Kennedy announced America was going to the moon.
Sci/Tech,US House members accused IBM Corp. and other IT vendors Wednesday of breaking the rules in a much-criticized program designed to help schools and libraries purchase Internet equipment.
Sports,"Almost a year ago, Brad Hodge wondered if he might be another Jamie Siddons -  quot;a good player but unfortunately didn #39;t get a chance at the next level quot;."
Sports,"Against a Chinese player from nowhere, newly-crowned US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova from Russia had a narrow escape at the singles second round of the 585,000 US dollars "
Sports, Justin Gatlin followed his Olympic victory by capturing the 100 meters Thursday at the Yokohama Super Track and Field meet while former world record holder Maurice Greene finished fifth.
World,"Kuala Lumpur (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Hishamuddin Hussein, leader of the youth wing of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and Malaysias ruling party, called Ibrahim Anwar a traitor."
Sci/Tech,The former CEO of NetScreen Technologies has moved on to a new upstart. Can he make the same magic work again?
Sports, Athens Olympics organizers have  vehemently denied any financial improprieties in the run up to  this year's Games as suggested in an audit report this week.
Sci/Tech,"The deal is expected to be a boon for Microsoft, which has been struggling for a bigger share of the cell phone software market."
Sci/Tech,"  The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday approved bills intended to fight computer spyware and to protect wireless phone customers from potential privacy problems associated with a wireless phone number directory."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft Inc. unveiled a new incentive program on Wednesday offering customers free upgrade assistance and a credit toward new purchases, an initiative the company hopes will spark sales and encourage customers to move to its latest releases."
Sci/Tech,"Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia Corp. will offer mobile anti-virus software through F-Secure Corp. as one of the features in its new Nokia 6670 smart phone when it is released in October, the companies announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,New music sharing network allows users to amass points by referring buyers.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's decision to push back a 64-bit Windows will not hurt chip sales, company says."
Business,"Halliburton plans to shed its KBR engineering and construction unit if the company's share performance does not match its peers, it said today."
Sci/Tech,US credit card processing firm Authorize.Net is fighting a sustained distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that has left it struggling to stay online.\
Business,"The number of US workers applying for unemployment aid grew more than expected last week. Thursday #39;s Labor Department report says initial jobless claims grew by 14,000 - to 350,000 - mostly due to the hurricanes "
Business,Bank of America says it #39;s moving one of its four major business lines to Boston. The news of the decision to move the Wealth and Investment Management Business to Boston comes 
Sci/Tech,"Part of the recently-released Service Pack 2 for Windows XP was a slew of long-awaited updates to Internet Explorer. Along with patches for the browser, SP2 also included features such as the ability to block "
Sci/Tech,A keychain-sized device that generates and displays a unique six-digit numeric code every 60 seconds creates a second layer of protection for AOL members using the new authentication service.
Sports,A defeat by second-bottom RC Strasbourg on Saturday and a poor Champions League performance at CSKA Moscow next Wednesday could seal the fate of Paris St Germain coach Vahid Halilhodzic.
Sports,"Minardi boss, Paul Stoddart has insisted that his team will be on the grid in 2005, even if they have to do it with their own engine."
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. NEW YORK--Former Computer Associates International Chief Executive Sanjay Kumar pleaded 
Business,"US regulators, who rejected Cyberonics Inc. #39;s (CYBX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) device to treat depression in August, cleared the therapy "
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s (NYSE: SNE) tweaking its musical strategy, with reports galore that the electronics giant will now support the playback of MP3 files on many of its digital music players."
Sci/Tech,"A Russian cosmonaut will travel to the International Space Station with the outpost #39;s next two-man crew when it launches aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft next month, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said."
Sci/Tech,"For some people, carrying on a normal routine without the Web is almost impossible, because the Internet #39;s tools and services have become firmly ingrained in their daily lives, according to the Internet Deprivation Study."
Sci/Tech,The weight of evidence to suggest that some Antarctic glaciers are melting at an increasing pace continues to build. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) has been melting naturally 
Sports,"With speculation over big name coaches running wild, Real Madrid executive Jose Luis Cerrano insisted that the club were set to ride out the season with Mariano Garcia Remon."
Sports," A pair of teams trying for a strong finish to the season meet tonight, as the Kansas City Royals visit the Chicago White Sox for the opener of a four game series at US Cellular Field."
World,Another group of militants claimed Thursday to have killed the two Italian women hostages in Iraq and promised to provide film proof of their beheading.
World,"President Megawati Sukarnoputri apologized Thursday for the shortcomings of her three-year tenure, as official vote-counting for Monday #39;s presidential election reflected her imminent defeat."
World,NATO allies agreed to expand the alliance #39;s training mission for Iraq #39;s armed forces after allaying French concerns that had delayed the plan for a week.
World,"Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said Thursday that Germany #39;s national railway should be privatized by 2008 at the latest, a day after Deutsche Bahn backed off a target of selling shares on the stock market by mid-2006."
World," About 300 Syrian soldiers in a convoy of trucks and armored vehicles crossed the Lebanese border into Syria early Thursday, Lebanese security officials said."
World," Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori on Thursday rejected his successor's call, made at the United Nations, for world leaders to press Japan to extradite him to face corruption charges and allegations of involvement in death squad massacres, according to a statement broadcast by news media here."
Business,"Interstate Bakeries Corp. (IBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , maker of Hostess Twinkies and Wonder Bread, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday after struggling with more than \$1."
Business,A slowdown in economic growth and oil prices hovering around \$48 per barrel renewed fears of disappointing third-quarter earnings Thursday and kept stocks mixed.
Business,"The parent company of American Airlines said it must refinance or replace an \$834 million credit facility or it might not be able to comply with one of the covenants of the loan, according to news reports Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Compressed audio players - also known as MP3 players -re available in portable, home and automotive form factors and from major and minor consumer electronics manufacturers and PC vendors."
World,Some 300 people have shaved their heads in Indonesia #39;s Central Sulawesi province to celebrate the victory of former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in this week #39;s presidential election.
World," US President George W. Bush will defeat his Democratic rival, John Kerry, in the November 2 election because he is leading in the polls in the key US swing states, the president's top political adviser said in an interview."
Sci/Tech,"Online consumers in the United States spent \$8.8 billion, excluding travel purchases, in November, a 19 percent jump over the \$7.4 billion spent online a year earlier, a report released Monday said."
World," Seeking more influence over global decisions, Brazil, Germany, India and Japan joined forces to lobby for a permanent U.N. Security Council seat and pledged to work together to reform the United Nations."
Sci/Tech,Intel today announced additions to its Celeron D entry level processor family. The new chips come with LGA775 packaging known from 90 nm Prescott Pentium 
World,"Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi told Congress on Thursday Iraq would hold elections in January despite the flaring insurgency, and urged the US-led coalition not to bow to terrorist forces."
Sports," Tyler Hamilton will keep his Olympic cycling gold medal because a backup drug test was inconclusive, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Aside from the few who speak out publicly, musicians typically sit out the debate over file sharing. Now, a new survey has found that most artists don't view unauthorized swapping as a threat to their livelihood.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,The parent company of the downtown Wonder Bread bakery filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday in an attempt to restructure its struggling operations.
Business,"THE IMF #39;s World Economic Outlook has warned of a possible sharp fall in UK house prices, based on interest rate rises priced into future markets, the market would probably slow down significantly in the next 18 months."
Business,"A key gauge of future economic activity weakened for a third straight month in August as costlier oil spread worry among consumers and businesses, a report from a business research group showed on Thursday ."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,PARIS: Monaco moved top of Ligue 1 after a late winner by striker Emmanuel Adebayor on Sunday sealed troubled Paris St Germains second consecutive home defeat.
Sports,"First they beat Liverpool 1-0, then they were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester United and last weekend, they ended Arsenal #39;s 100 Premiership winning record, when they held their nerves to pull a shock 2-2 draw at Highbury, home of Arsenal."
World,"FREETOWN : UN peacekeepers were handing over charge of security for Freetown to Sierra Leone #39;s nascent police and armed forces, the latest step in a staggered withdrawal after a five-year mission to restore calm to the west African state."
Sports," Advice from mentor Nick Faldo  persuaded Briton Nick Dougherty to give up partying and spend  more time trying to be a winner, the 22 year old said on  Thursday after taking a share of the early lead in The  Heritage."
World,23 September 2004 (RFE/RL) -- Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi told a joint session of the US Congress today that his country is making progress in its effort to create a stable Iraq despite obstacles.
Sci/Tech, Carmakers presented new age automobiles  at the Paris car show on Thursday that could give much hyped  fuel cells a run for their money in the coming market for  vehicles that do less damage to the environment.
Business," Interest rates on U.S. 30  and  15 year mortgages fell this week to their lowest levels since  early April as the housing market showed little sign of slowing  despite the Federal Reserve's move to raise interest rates,  mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business," Insurance payments to victims of  Hurricane Frances are expected to reach  $4.4 billion, making it  the fourth most costly storm in U.S. history, an insurance  industry group said on Thursday."
Business," Several Wall Street analysts cut their  forecast on earnings for American Airlines parent AMR Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMR.N</A> on Thursday while the airline's chief executive said  high fuel prices had stung the world's largest carrier."
Business,The move concentrates one of the company's four major business lines in the city and seeks to reassure Massachusetts officials that it is committed to the Northeast.
Business,Dental supply company increases cash dividend by 14 amid torrid growth.
Sci/Tech,Linux seller gets piece of \$8.6 million French contract after exiting bankruptcy protection.
Sci/Tech,Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro will be online to host his second discussion on The Washington Post's holiday tech buying guide and answer your personal tech questions.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Pentagon expands access to voting site...Ad campaign touts multimedia cards...T-Mobile sells Sidekick II...Spyware bill moves to Senate.
Sci/Tech,The country's Ministry of Finance chooses JBoss on Linux over Microsoft's BizTalk to run a key system.
Sci/Tech,"The phone, due out in October, comes with a built-in megapixel camera. Also on tap: a wireless home-monitoring system."
Sci/Tech,The former CEO of NetScreen Technologies has moved on to a new upstart. Can he make the same magic work again?
Business,"Sanjay Kumar, former chief executive of software maker Computer Associates International Inc., pleaded not guilty to orchestrating a massive accounting fraud scheme aimed at helping the company meet Wall Street targets, according to news reports."
Business,"Wall Street #39;s earnings growth, fuelled by two years of robust trading gains, is showing signs that it might taper off in coming quarters as a sluggish stockmarket and a less favourable trading environment take a toll on profits."
Business,"Several Wall Street analysts cut their forecast on earnings for American Airlines parent AMR Corp. (AMR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday while the airline #39;s chief "
Sci/Tech,Immersion Corp. said Wednesday a jury ordered Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its US unit to pay \$82 million in a patent infringement case.
Sci/Tech,"A bizarre marine reptile used a neck nearly twice the length of its body to capture its prey, 230 million years ago. Fish saw only its small head in murky waters and, when they came too close, the animal quickly "
Sci/Tech,"com September 23, 2004, 10:28 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"As eager Macintosh developers waited for Steve Jobs to speak, the familiar strains of  quot;Magical Mystery Tour quot; filled the darkened hall at an Apple Computer conference in June."
Sci/Tech,The recent Internet Security Threat Report from security vendor Symantec painted a bleak picture for IT security - both now and into the future.
Sports,"Kiev, Ukraine (Sports Network) - Shakhtar Donetsk #39;s Champions League aspirations were dealt a severe blow Thursday when the club learned star striker Julius Aghahowa will be out for two weeks."
Sports, The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies will finish a three game series with a doubleheader today at Coors Field.
Sports,The avalanche of injuries that has raced across the Notre Dame men #39;s basketball roster in recent months has now touched someone yet to play one minute for the Irish.
World,"North Korea isn #39;t on the verge of test-firing a ballistic missile, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi said, while expressing concern that the government in Pyongyang hasn #39;t "
World,"A top official from Sudan #39;s ruling party said on Thursday that the government would not disarm  quot;Arab rebels quot; in the troubled Darfur region, saying they were not all members of the feared Janjaweed militia."
Business," A key gauge of future economic activity weakened for a third straight month in August as costlier oil spread worry among consumers and businesses, a report from a business research group showed on Thursday ."
Business," Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.  has tentatively agreed to pay  #36;222.5 million to settle an investor lawsuit over its role as an underwriter for Enron Corp., a person familiar with the situation said on Thursday."
Business," Investing genius Peter Lynch liked to say that to find ""tenbaggers,"" that is, stocks that will increase in value by 10 times or more, you should start by looking close to home. In his book One Up on Wall Street, he also noted he liked to seek out companies in dull, disagreeable industries because they were often overlooked or shunned, giving individual investors a chance to purchase them at a discount."
World," An exhibition at Switzerland's cultural centre in Paris, which sheds the more common image of orderly Swiss society in favour of political rebellion and a vomiting actor, triggered an uproar in Switzerland."
Business,"In a sharp change from just two months ago, Republicans are gaining a commanding position in the race for control of the US House and Senate."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. will move its Wealth and Investment Management division to its Boston offices. Of 10 senior executives that will be based in Boston, only two will come from Charlotte."
Sports,Andy Roddick will play Vladimir Voltchkov on Friday to open the Davis Cup semifinal between the United States and Belarus. Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish was drawn Thursday to face Max Mirnyi in the second singles match.
Sports,Jaguar Racing boss Tony Purnell says he #39;s received  quot;masses of interest quot; in the F1 team since Ford announced it was putting the entire operation up for sale.
Sports,US Open tennis champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia has advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing with a hard-fought win over China #39;s Li Na.
Sports,Shakhtar Donetsk #39;s Nigerian striker Julius Aghahowa will miss next week #39;s Champions League match against Barcelona with a knee injury.
World,The UN nuclear watchdog said on Thursday it was still talking with Brazil about inspecting its uranium enrichment plant despite Brazil #39;s assertion an inspection deal had been finalized.
World,"A MILITANT group said today it had released a Canadian hostage, claiming her company pledged to withdraw from Iraq. The group, calling itself The Brigades of the Victorious Lion of God, said Fairuz Yamulky "
Sci/Tech," Commerce One Inc., an Internet software maker valued at  #36;20 billion at the peak of dot com mania, is poised to go out of business as a pauper."
Sci/Tech," For customers who either love to  plan ahead or hate monthly bills, a small Massachusetts  telecommunications firm has launched a  $999 offer of unlimited  Internet based telephone service for life."
Sci/Tech," NASA's plans to send robots and people to the moon and Mars threaten long planned science missions, a national science panel warns."
Sci/Tech," Stamps.com , which sells postage over the Internet, said on Thursday its chief executive canceled his appearance at the ThinkEquity conference in San Francisco due to a scheduling conflict."
Sci/Tech, New music sharing network allows users to amass points by referring buyers.
Sci/Tech," Turkcell, Turkey's biggest mobile phone operator, said that it had signed a licence agreement with Iran to set up the first Iranian private mobile phone network conditional on paying a 300 million euro (366 million dollar) licence fee."
Sci/Tech, A quick resolution to the Mambo open source copyright dispute seems unlikely now that one of the parties has rejected an offer for mediation.
World," Israel charged on Thursday that Iran had replaced Saddam Hussein as the world's primary exporter of ""terror, hate and instability."""
World," The 86 year old mother of a Briton held hostage in Iraq pleaded with his captors to free him Thursday, days after they beheaded two Americans kidnapped along with him."
World, Reaction to Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's speech Thursday to a joint meeting of Congress:
World," US Secretary of State Colin Powell warned North Korea against carrying out any new missile tests, saying Washington would not be intimidated into changing its policy towards the Stalinist state."
World, The Bush administration said Thursday it is weighing a request from several U.S. refiners to borrow crude oil from the nation's emergency stockpile to help offset supply disruptions along the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Ivan.
World," When Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi promised US lawmakers elections in Iraq would be held on time in January, Republicans roared and Democrats politely clapped despite their doubts."
World," Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his Thai counterpart Thaksin Shinawatra held talks on international terrorism, the situation in Iraq and reform of the United Nations, his office said."
World," Israel charged on Thursday that  Iran had replaced Saddam Hussein as the world's primary  exporter of ""terror, hate and instability."""
Sci/Tech,Scientists have decoded the complete sequence of all DNA in the bacterium responsible for potentially deadly Legionnaires' disease.
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell on  Thursday expressed concern after reports that North Korea might  carry out a new missile test but said it would not change the  U.S. effort to persuade Pyongyang through diplomacy to abandon  its nuclear ambitions.
Sci/Tech,"STAR CITY, Russia (AP) -- The next crew for the international space station said Thursday it will conduct experiments to research new AIDS vaccines and plant growth and work on new space vehicles that will help future missions to the moon and Mars.    Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"Ray Observatory    Astronomers have used an X ray image to make the first detailed study of the behavior of high energy particles around a fast moving pulsar.     The image, from NASA's Chandra X ray Observatory, shows the shock wave created as a pulsar plows supersonically through interstellar space..."
World,The court said that Gov. Jeb Bush violated separation of powers when he signed a law to keep Terri Schiavo alive.
Business,FDI fell one-third in Central and Eastern European countries from 2002 to 2003. The  quot;skilled but relatively cheap workforce quot; in the eight new EU member countries did not pull in investment as strongly as expected 
Business,"A closely watched gauge of future business activity fell in August for a third consecutive month, evidence that companies and consumers continue to navigate an uncertain economic climate."
Business,"Halliburton Co. said Thursday it is restructuring its troubled engineering and construction subsidiary, and would consider selling or spinning it off should the division #39;s stock performance fail to improve once costly asbestos litigation is resolved."
Business,"Bank of America Corp., following pressure from Massachusetts authorities to justify job cuts and movement of business lines out of state, today unveiled plans to locate its wealth-management business in Boston."
Sci/Tech," If you're still pointing and clicking with the factory issued mouse that came with your computer  #151; or, heaven forbid, if you're still using your laptop's barbaric touch pad  #151; it's time to upgrade."
Sci/Tech, Scientists said on Monday they have  come up with a cell phone cover that will grow into a sunflower  when thrown away.
Sci/Tech," Jennifer Weiner, author of the best selling novels ""Good in Bed"" and ""In Her Shoes,"" likes to spend three to four hours a day working on fiction. When she's done, time and family permitting, she updates her online journal."
Sci/Tech,Scientists working in China have discovered an ancient swimming predator with a neck nearly twice as long as its body. Neck ribs line the reptiles 5.5-foot-long (1.
Sci/Tech,"Antarctic glaciers are thinning and slipping ever faster into the sea, according to several new studies. Warmer air and sea temperatures are blamed, and the changes are expected to cause an appreciable rise in sea levels."
Sci/Tech,"New computer code that exploits a recently disclosed hole in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer Web browser is circulating on the Internet and could allow remote attackers to take full control of vulnerable Windows machines, according to warnings from "
Sci/Tech,"TOKYOJapanese telecommunications giant NTT DoCoMo Inc. is reportedly set to join Cingular Wireless LLC in a partnership designed to unify third-generation wireless technology, according to published reports in Japan."
Sports,"After a big win over Florida State a strong case could be made that the Miami Hurricanes have an outstanding chance to reach the BCS championship in the Orange Bowl, and when you look at their schedule there is no reason to believe they will fail to make "
Sports,"I was among the handful of media and announced crowd of 8,819 at Arrowhead Stadium on Wednesday night for the Championship Match of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup."
Sports,Rutgers basketball player Shalicia Hurns was suspended from the team after pleading guilty to punching and tying up her roommate during a dispute over painkilling drugs.
Sci/Tech," Hackers are close to finding a way to spread harmful computer viruses just by getting people to open an e mail message or visiting an infected Web site, computer security experts warned yesterday."
World,"Turkey has no more obstacles on its path toward the European Union (EU) entry talks, said a senior EU official here Thursday. Speaking after talks with Turkish Prime Minister "
World,"The agreement was reached in Brussels on Wednesday after days of negotiations on the size and scope of the mission. In particular, France had refused to agree to the expanded NATO role in Iraq "
Sci/Tech, A software patch to protect your system is available from Microsoft.
Sci/Tech," Glaciers in Antarctica are thinning faster than they did in the 1990s and researchers have discovered an unexpected folded section deep beneath the ice cap, findings that may indicate the ice is less stable than had been thought."
Sports,NEW DELHI: India #39;s cricket captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that he was confident the switch from limited-day cricket to traditional five-day tests will change his team #39;s fortunes in next month #39;s home series against Australia.
Sci/Tech,"Hackers are close to finding a way to spread harmful computer viruses just by getting people to open an e-mail message or visiting an infected Web site, computer security experts warned yesterday. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The last 12 months have seen a huge rise in the number of so-called phishing attacks, say security experts."
Business, General Electric  and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled the industrial giant's failure to disclose former CEO Jack Welch's lavish retirement package with a cease and desist order on Thursday.
Business," With oil prices close to  $50 a  barrel, the Bush administration is set to allow oil refineries  to borrow crude from the government's emergency petroleum  stockpile to make up for supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan,  a congressional source briefed on the pending decision told  Reuters on Thursday."
Business, U.S. blue chip stocks fell  on  Thursday and crude oil prices touched  $49 a barrel as traders  saw a possible oil loan from U.S. government reserves as too  small to make up for supply disruptions caused by Hurricane  Ivan.
Business," U.S. Treasury prices fell on Thursday  as an upbeat ring to the Federal Open Market Committee's August  minutes offset support from rising energy prices, which could  act a drag on economic growth."
Business," Former Computer Associates  International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> Chief Executive Sanjay Kumar pleaded  not guilty on Thursday to charges of securities fraud and  obstruction of justice after a two year investigation into  accounting fraud at the company."
Sci/Tech,A controversial campaign by Lycos Europe to attack websites run by spammers has been shut down.
Business,Halliburton Co. said Thursday it would restructure its KBR unit and may shed the\business if the company's stock performance continues to lag behind peers.
Business,"General Electric Co. violated the law by failing to fully disclose to investors substantial perks paid to its retired chief executive Jack Welch, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday."
Business,"Insurance payouts for Hurricane Frances look set to reach \$4.4bn, making it the fourth most expensive storm in US history."
Sci/Tech,"  Hubble Space Telescope    Detailed analyses of mankind's deepest optical view of the universe, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDF), by several expert teams have at last identified what may turn out to be some of the earliest star forming galaxies.     Astronomers are now debating whether the hottest stars in these early galaxies may have provided enough radiation to ""lift a curtain"" of cold, primordial hydrogen that cooled after the big bang..."
Business,"Dress Barn turns in good, not great, results and still blames the weather."
Business,"After hanging up on long distance, the carrier dials for profits through Net telephony."
Sci/Tech,"Among other changes, the software giant has established a Web site designed to make it easier to understand what the program's rules are."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: LookSmart buys Furl.net...Pentagon expands access to voting site...Ad campaign touts multimedia cards...T-Mobile sells Sidekick II.
Sci/Tech,Linux seller gets piece of \$8.6 million French contract after exiting bankruptcy protection.
Sci/Tech,The new version of Works Suite includes Word 2002 plus updated editions of several other tools.
Sci/Tech,A software patch to protect your system is available from Microsoft.
Business," Oil prices rose to their second highest closing price on record yesterday, a final gift from Hurricane Ivan, which ravaged the US Gulf Coast last week, cutting oil imports south of the border and destroying key production facilities."
World,"Britain is ruling out negotiations with the captors of Kenneth Bigley, the only surviving member of the trio of American and British contractors taken hostage in Iraq last week."
World,"The UN nuclear watchdog agency says it is still negotiating with Brazil concerning inspections at a uranium enrichment plant. An International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, spokesman says a team of experts will "
Business,"Unit, a big operator in Iraq, will be separated if it doesn #39;t perform after restructuring. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Halliburton Co."
Business,"New York (CBS.MW) - Canadian stocks put in a mixed performance by midday, with the major indexes little changed on the session. Free!"
Sports,A birdie-eagle finish had Colin Montgomerie smiling yet again when he returned to the European Tour after his Ryder Cup heroics. Montgomerie was seven shots adrift of the first-round leaders in The Heritage 
Sci/Tech," IBM's (NYSE: IBM) donation of some US #36;10 million worth of software to the open source community to help developers build speech applications was, of course, not completely altruistic."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has issued its first patch for Service Pack 2, which has been on the market for just a month and a half. The patch fixes a flaw in the VPN, or virtual private  network."
Sci/Tech, Environmental groups went to court Thursday against Bush administration rules that allow the use of new pesticides with fewer checks on how they affect endangered species.
World," Colin Montgomerie, who sank the winning Ryder Cup putt last weekend, returned to the European Tour with a bump with only a late flourish keeping him in contention on the first day of The Heritage tournament."
World," For centuries, it has been one of humanity's most graphic, gruesome ways to end a life: sever the head, home to thoughts, dreams and that most personal of features  #151; the face. Decapitation by hand, with sword or knife, smacks of ugly yesterdays  #151; things the West prefers to think it has left behind."
World," US Secretary of State Colin Powell warned North Korea against carrying out any new missile tests, saying Washington would not be intimidated into changing its policy towards the Stalinist state."
Sci/Tech,"On Nov. 2, some 6 million Washington-area voters will use touch-screen machines, a key test of a new technology that will play a major role in deciding what promises to be a very close presidential election. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Canada's possible entry into the U.S. missile defence program still hinges on talks with the Americans, says Defence Minister Bill Graham."
World," President Bush on Thursday shrugged off polls that suggest most Iraqis see Americans as occupiers not liberators. ""I saw a poll that said the right track wrong track in Iraq was better than here in America,"" he told reporters."
World," The Pentagon has restored access to a Web site that assists soldiers and other Americans living overseas in voting, after receiving complaints that its security measures were preventing legitimate voters from using it."
World," The House passed legislation Thursday that would prevent the Supreme Court from ruling on whether the words ""under God"" should be stricken from the Pledge of Allegiance.    In a politically and emotionally charged debate, Democrats said majority Republicans in the chamber were debasing the Constitution in order to force a vote that could hurt Democrats in the election..."
World," Standing beside Iraq's interim leader, President Bush contended Thursday that insurgents could ""plot and plan attacks elsewhere, in America and other free nations,"" if the United States pulled out. He said his top commander there has not asked for more troops but if he did, ""I'd listen to him.""   After meeting with interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, Bush said he expects violence in Iraq to escalate as the country moves toward elections scheduled for January..."
World," Puzzled and angry at being barred from the United States, Yusuf Islam, the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, returned to London on Thursday vowing to find out why.    Surrounded by a throng of reporters at Heathrow Airport, Islam said it was ludicrous that he's on Washington's no fly list, suspected of ties to terrorists, and said he would challenge the decision to block him from entering the country..."
World," Tyler Hamilton will keep his Olympic cycling gold medal because a backup drug test was inconclusive, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday.    Hamilton tested positive for signs of blood doping in the initial sample Aug..."
World,"BRANSON, Mo. - A Branson man has put a face to the anonymous references people often make to ""they"" by changing his name to just that: ""They.""   The former Andrew Wilson, a 43-year-old self-employed inventor, was granted legal permission last week by a circuit judge to change his name..."
World, A slowdown in economic growth and oil prices climbing to near record highs renewed Wall Street's fears of disappointing third quarter earnings Thursday and pushed stocks mostly lower. Only the Nasdaq composite index managed a minimal gain...
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Microsoft updates home PC package...LookSmart buys Furl.net...Microsoft tweaks volume-licensing program...Pentagon expands access to voting site.
Sci/Tech," LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Orange unveiled its  third-generation (3G) mobile phones in a long-delayed  commercial launch, with seven new handset models aimed at its  key French market and at least four at Britain in time for  Christmas."
Business,A federal bankruptcy judge approved a \$50 million loan to Interstate Bakeries Corp. on Thursday so the maker of Wonder Bread and Hostess Twinkies can continue operating for another month.
Business, Shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia jumped to a two year high Thursday on word that she has signed a TV deal with the producer of Survivor.
Business,Donald J. Trump may have a new project for his apprentices - helping him try to figure out how to take his troubled casino company private after a proposed bailout fell through.
Business, Stock markets were mainly lower Thursday afternoon as oil prices inched toward record levels and investors dealt with lacklustre economic data.
Sports," Spain's Javier Pascual Rodriguez edged Colombia's Ivan Parra at the finish Thursday to win the 18th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, his fourth win of the race."
Sports," Throughout the WNBA, the question this week has been: How on earth did the Washington Mystics make the playoffs without Chamique Holdsclaw?"
Sports,US world number two Andy Roddick will face Belarus #39; Vladimir Voltchkov in the opening singles tie of their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday.
Sports,"Briton Graeme McDowell, Australian Nick O #39;Hern and Spain #39;s Jose Manuel Lara shared the Heritage first round lead on Thursday as four members of Europe #39;s victorious Ryder Cup team returned to action."
Sports,"PISCATAWAY, NJ -- After winning 20 games in a season for the first time in 21 years and reaching the NIT championship game, Rutgers rewarded men #39;s basketball coach Gary Waters with a two-year extension."
Sports, Bears cornerback Todd McMillon just laughed when asked if he could guess what the Minnesota Vikings were thinking about the injuries that have devastated Chicago's secondary.
World,"The 86-year-old mother of British hostage Kenneth Bigley held in Iraq joined on Thursday appeals made by his family for his safe release, as the British government made clear that it would not deal with the kidnappers."
World,"Although it is yet to be officially announced, it now seems certain that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) will become Indonesia #39;s next president."
World,"SECURITY forces had arrested two more people, bringing to 12 the number of suspects held after authorities broke up an al-Qaeda cell plotting to blow up Italian and Ukrainian embassies and kill Western diplomats, a judicial official said today."
Sports, The state appeals court Thursday declined to allow a new trial for a father convicted of beating a man to death at their sons' hockey practice.
Sports, Rutgers basketball player Shalicia Hurns was suspended from the team after pleading guilty to punching and tying up her roommate during a dispute over painkilling drugs.
Sports," Welcome, N.C. (Sports Network) - Robby Gordon was placed on  probation Thursday for the rest of the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup  Series season by Richard Childress Racing."
Sports," CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. world number  two Andy Roddick will face Belarus' Vladimir Voltchkov in the  opening singles tie of their Davis Cup semi-final Friday."
Sports," Briton Graeme McDowell,  Australian Nick O'Hern and Spain's Jose Manuel Lara shared the  Heritage first round lead Thursday as four members of Europe's  victorious Ryder Cup team returned to action."
Sci/Tech,"New computer code that exploits a recently disclosed hole in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer Web browser is circulating on the Internet and could allow remote attackers to take full control of vulnerable Windows machines, according to warnings from antivirus companies and Internet security experts."
Sci/Tech,Tired of new wireless technologies? Then stop reading. Because here's a story about a new wireless system that could someday eclipse the Wi-Fi service you've just begun to understand.
Business, World oil prices rose on Thursday as  concerns over a supply shortage after Hurricane Ivan persisted  despite news the U.S. will loan some oil from its reserves to  refineries to make up for lost production.
Sci/Tech," Dogs with paralyzed hind legs regained the ability to walk after getting a shot of a chemical cousin of antifreeze that helped repair nerve cells in their damaged spinal cords, scientists reported."
Business, U.S. blue chip stocks fell on Thursday  and crude oil prices touched  $49 a barrel as traders saw a  possible oil loan from U.S. government reserves as too small to  make up for supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech,"The ancient reptile had short and broad limbs with relatively few bones in the wrist and ankle joints, an indication that it was more adapted to an aquatic lifestyle than other protorosaurs."
Sci/Tech,"In a move to retain and attract new customers, PeopleSoft has announced a new promotion that includes a free technical upgrade to all users, and a free first quarter of application management services following go-live from PeopleSoft Global Services."
Sports,"Another grandstand finish earned Europe #39;s Ryder Cup talisman Colin Montgomerie a standing ovation from the 18th green gallery, this time at the Duke #39;s Course in The Heritage tournament on Thursday."
Sports,"Last season, when the Boston Red Sox clinched the wild-card spot in the baseball postseason, the players staged a frenzied celebration on the field at Fenway Park."
World,"Hungry, thirsty and increasingly desperate residents attacked each other in a panic to get scarce food and water Thursday as workers struggled to bury hundreds of corpses six days after the city was struck by Tropical Storm Jeanne."
World,"Relying on a dense fog for cover, three Palestinian gunmen reached an Israeli Army outpost in the Gaza Strip early today and shot dead three soldiers before the attackers were themselves killed."
Sci/Tech, Lycoming County officials and scientists are testing technology they hope will turn organic waste into profitable byproducts.
Sci/Tech," An international decision that it's illegal to cut the fins off of a shark and then dump the carcass is a great first step, but more is needed to protect sharks, experts say."
Business,Brokerage stocks fell for the second straight day Thursday after regional firm AG Edwards Inc. blamed sluggish equity markets as the main reason it missed Wall Street expectations for its fiscal second-quarter earnings.
Business,"Mutual-fund firm Putnam Investments announced it will provide more information about its fees, brokerage commissions and executive pay as part of an effort to regain footing in the wake of the mutual-fund trading scandals."
Business,Corporate researchers working outside controversial federal restraints said on Thursday they had engineered human stem cells that they believe could be used to repair eyes.
Business,A new report from Congress #39; research arm about  quot;offshoring quot; sheds little light about the controversial practice of sending services work abroad.
Sci/Tech, Ireland has become the first country on earth to cut off direct dialed calls to entire nations in a bid to crack down on Internet based fraud.
Sci/Tech,The fossil of a sea reptile with a neck twice as long as its body is solving the mystery of how some ancient reptiles used their long appendages.
Sci/Tech,Ireland has become the first country on earth to cut off direct-dialed calls to entire nations in a bid to crack down on Internet-based fraud.
Sports,"Ryder Cup star Colin Montgomerie had a birdie and eagle on the last two holes Thursday, shooting a 1-under-par 71 Thursday that left him four strokes behind the leaders after the first round of The Heritage."
Sports,"With apologies to the Mamas and Papas, California isn #39;t just dreamin #39; about the baseball playoffs as the regular seasons winds down."
Sports,"Bobby Cox has guided the Braves to a record 12 consecutive division crowns. On Thursday, Atlanta can extend that streak to 13 with a win coupled with a loss by the Florida Marlins."
Sci/Tech," A plan to require automakers to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks by about 30 percent is expected to be approved on Thursday by the California Air Resources Board, backers and opponents said."
Sci/Tech, Sniffer rescue dogs trained to find explosives or earthquake survivors buried in rubble may soon have some competition    rats.
Business," With oil near  $50 a barrel, the Bush  administration is set to allow oil refineries to borrow from  the government's emergency petroleum stockpile to make up for  supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan, a congressional source  briefed on the pending decision told Reuters on Thursday."
Business, U.S. blue chip stocks declined to the  lowest level in more than a month on Thursday as crude oil  prices touched  $49 a barrel and renewed concerns that high fuel  costs will erode corporate profits.
Business," Former Computer Associates  International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> Chief Executive Sanjay Kumar pleaded  not guilty on Thursday to charges of securities fraud and  obstruction of justice after a two year investigation into the  company's accounting practices."
Sports," Olympic time trial champion Tyler  Hamilton has been cleared of any doping offence at the Athens  Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on  Thursday."
Sports, Britain's Tanni Grey Thompson bounced  back from a disappointing show in the 800 meters to take gold  in the T53 100 meters Thursday.
Business,"Many of the young soldiers at Fort Benning thought they were purchasing an investment product after they listened to the agent #39;s spiel, but they really bought term life insurance at less-than-bargain rates."
Business,"Shares of Beacon Roofing Suppler Inc. shot up as much as 26 percent in its trading debut Thursday, edging out bank holding company Valley Bancorp as the biggest gainer among a handful of new stocks that went public this week."
Sci/Tech,Reviving its tradition of finally putting a sensible keyboard onto a phone - once all the alternatives have been exhausted - Nokia launched its 6670 model today.
Sci/Tech,"Federal court finds that PlayStation hardware infringed on San Jose firm #39;s patents, awards \$84 million in damages. This week, a federal jury awarded San Jose-based Immersion \$82 million in a patent infringement suit that the firm had brought against Sony."
Sci/Tech,Excellent titling and chroma key features. Fine stepping-stone for learning Premiere Pro. Good integration with Photoshop Elements.
Sports,"Charleston, SC (Sports Network) - Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish will play singles for the United States in this weekend #39;s Davis Cup semifinal matchup against Belarus."
Sports,Those Domeheads hungering for further indication that their Notre Dame heroes are marching back toward prosperity needed only to check in on Fighting Irish head coach Tyrone Willingham #39;s weekly press conference to learn that things indeed are heading in 
Sports,"Former champion Ricardo Mayorga missed a rape case hearing because he is training for a bout in New York, and a new hearing was set for Oct. 6. Mayorga was to appear Wednesday for an initial hearing following a complaint by a 22-year-old woman."
Sci/Tech,"Khoo writes  quot;A sample program hit the Internet on Wednesday, showing by example how malicious coders could compromise Windows computers by using a flaw in the handling of a widespread graphics format by Microsoft #39;s software."
Sports,A panel of baseball owners met in Commissioner Bud Selig's office Thursday to discuss the fate of the Montreal Expos and the franchise's possible move to Washington.
Sci/Tech, Gene Snyder's eighth grade science students are supplying their own specimens for a dissection project in the spring.
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> on Thursday  said it would restructure its embattled KBR unit and may shed  the business if the oil services company's stock performance  keeps lagging its peers."
Business," U.S. regulators, who rejected  Cyberonics Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CYBX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CYBX.O</A> device to treat depression in  August, cleared the therapy for use in a small study, the  company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, The search for new strategies to confront global warming takes center stage in Buenos Aires on Monday as thousands of environmentalists and government policy makers gather for an international conference on climate change.
Business,"Bed Bath   Beyond's stock looks ripe for a fall, even though the numbers are good."
Sci/Tech,"New report from Congress reveals little on extent of shipping IT and other services work abroad, as debate on the trend heats up."
Sci/Tech,"Sub-Saharan bug builds huge, self-cooled nests. Research involves energy efficiency for skyscrapers."
Sci/Tech,The networking giant announces plans for its first research center in China and for a venture investment program in India.
Business,"The Conference Board reported Thursday that the Leading Economic Index fell for a third consecutive month in August, suggesting slower economic growth ahead amid rising oil prices."
Sports,"US cyclist Tyler Hamilton will keep his gold medal from the Athens Games even though a test found illegal blood doping, the International Olympic Committee said."
Sports,The San Francisco Giants need Jason Schmidt to bounce back from his recent struggles as they try to catch the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and hold off the Chicago Cubs in the wild-card race.
Sports,Toronto Sun. Gary Bettman proved as elusive a target as Jean Chretien for Peter Mansbridge and a town hall crowd on The National last night during a segment devoted to hockey #39;s lockout.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies alleged to be involved in the distribution of spam, the company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," European researchers lead the field in a number of key areas for the future development of computer science and play a crucial role in Microsoft Corp.'s research activities, according to senior company staff speaking at an innovation fair here on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"New lawsuits include one against a Web hosting company that called itself ""bulletproof."""
Sci/Tech,"Beautiful display and plenty of power, but what's up with the nonadjustable base?"
Sci/Tech," Two University of New Mexico doctoral students will star in the Discovery Channel's new show ""Mummy Autopsy."""
Business,"Investors extended their blue chip selloff Thursday as oil prices neared their all-time highs, renewing Wall Street #39;s concerns that high energy costs would deflate third-quarter earnings."
Business,"General Electric Co. violated the law by failing to fully disclose to investors the many perks lavished on its retired chief executive Jack Welch, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/business/2004/0409231157.asp?A=MAW S=Mobile20and20Wireless20Technology O=FPT"">SA MP3 market ready to take off</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>ITWeb</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,A newly discovered Triassic reptile that has a neck much longer than its body is reopening a question long thought settled: what good is a long neck?
Sci/Tech, Sony Computer Entertainment and its US subsidiary may have to pay touch feedback technology firm Immersion Corp   which says it  quot; brings feeling to Microsoft Windows and the Internet quot;    $82 million for patent infringement.
Sci/Tech,The Internet security community is preparing for a working virus or worm attack based on the Microsoft JPEG exploit revealed last week.
Sci/Tech," The next crew of the International Space Station (ISS) is to contribute to the Russian search for a vaccine against Aids, Russian cosmonaut Salijan Sharipovthe said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"According to press reports in Japan, NTT DoCoMo is locked in talks with US mobile giant Cingular aimed at unifying the pair #39;s 3G mobile phone services."
Sci/Tech,"com September 22, 2004, 5:04 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,"Having returned to the New England Patriots on Tuesday after a three-week absence, running back Kevin Faulk acknowledged the obvious."
World,"While expressing anger at calls to halt its uranium enrichment activities, Iran still found a way to keep the door open for dialogue."
World,"Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka have killed four people, including a leader of a renegade guerilla faction, in growing factional violence that is threatening the country #39;s fragile cease-fire."
Sci/Tech,"Google Founders Honored By Marconi Foundation\\Google's founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, who as Stanford graduate students successfully created the Google search engine, have been named the 2004 Fellows of the Marconi Foundation at Columbia University. The two award winners will join a select cadre of 32 of the world's ..."
Business,General Electric Co. on Thursday entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve allegations the company failed to disclose to investors the scope of the retirement package of former President and CEO Jack Welch.
Business,Automakers on Wednesday attacked a California plan to regulate automotive emissions of global warming gases. The state #39;s proposal  quot;clearly goes far beyond what is reasonable 
Sci/Tech,"com. Among 18-54 years olds, 45.6 percent chose the Internet as their preferred media according to a new study released by the Online Publishers Association (OPA) comparing consumer attitudes toward different media."
Sports,"DENTON, Texas -- A University of North Texas quarterback who died in a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler last month was legally drunk and had traces of marijuana in his system, an autopsy report shows."
Sci/Tech, California air regulators on Thursday took up the world's most ambitious rules to reduce car emissions that contribute to global warming  #151; an effort that could have a sweeping effect on how the country fights vehicle pollution.
Sci/Tech," India's Jammu and Kashmir state plans to fight a global ban on the trade in super fine shahtoosh wool, which environmentalists say is produced by killing a rare Tibetan antelope."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. is being sued in a federal court by a job applicant who says it discriminates against black employees seeking work as truck drivers, according to court documents filed on Wednesday."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. is being sued in  a federal court by a job applicant who says it discriminates  against black employees seeking work as truck drivers,  according to court documents filed on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks fell  on  Thursday to nearly a five week low as crude oil touched  $49 a  barrel, close to the record set last month, and a key gauge of  future economic activity fell for a third straight month."
Business,"The federal government seeks \$280 billion from the tobacco companies, using laws designed to combat the Mafia."
Business,"NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- A surge in oil prices and a disappointing earnings report from Morgan Stanley were cited as factors in significant stock market losses Wednesday."
Business,"Shares of Stamps.com (STMP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , which sells postage over the Internet, fell 11 percent on Thursday on concerns that its PhotoStamps service, which allows the creation of personalized stamps, might be "
Business,"September 23, 2004 Beijing -- Cisco Systems #39; president and CEO John Chambers today announced the company #39;s intent to open a research and development center in Shanghai, China."
Sports,SOUTHHAMPTON - West Indies want to redeem a disappointing summer with a place in the Champions Trophy final while Pakistan are equally as eager to continue its resurgence under new coach Bob Woolmer.
World,"Efforts to help save the life of Kenneth Bigley held captive in Iraq, intensified when Irish politicians made an appeal to Bigley #39;s captors."
Sci/Tech,"A bill to transfer the nation's cybersecurity director from the Department of Homeland Security to the White House is ""dead on arrival,"" according to sources."
Sci/Tech,"WiMax is winning over lots of followers while quickly gaining momentum on the standards front -- despite high-profile skeptics such as Texas Instruments, according to experts at this week's Broadband World Forum in Venice."
Sci/Tech,"The new code is more dangerous than the exploit that appeared earlier this week, since it allows malicious hackers to run their own code on vulnerable machines, according to the SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's NOW program, unveiled this week at Connect 2004, will allow World, Enterprise and EnterpriseOne customers a free technical upgrade, management services and training."
Sci/Tech,The chief enforcement officer for the Business Software Alliance told attendees at a Gartner asset management conference yesterday that software audit raids with federal marshals and court orders against enterprise customers are rare.
Sci/Tech,"With less than six weeks to go before the Nov. 2 presidential election, voting activists said officials still have time to set up a paper trail as a counterweight to an e-voting system they portrayed as wide open to manipulation."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is accelerating the distribution of Windows XP Service Pack 2 to reach its goal of updating 100 million PCs through Automatic Updates by Oct. 18, and it has released an update to correct a VPN problem."
Sci/Tech,"The French Ministry of Defense has awarded an \$8.6 million contract to a consortium of companies, including Linux vendor Mandrakesoft, to develop a highly secure version of Linux for business, defense and government uses."
Business,The Kellogg Brown  amp; Root unit is putting a big hurt the stock. Is a parting of the ways likely? Chief Executive David J. Lesar might be right when he describes Halliburton Co.
Business,"Networking giant Cisco Systems this week announced plans for increased investment in Asia, including a new research and development facility in China and a venture investment program in India."
Business,Medical device maker Cyberonics Inc. said Thursday that it filed additional data with the Food and Drug Administration for its VNS therapy system designed to treat depression.
Sci/Tech,"Support for MP3 will first appear in solid state players based on flash memory Sony plans to release this year. Sony has long insisted its digital music players support only its proprietary ATRAC format, but "
Sci/Tech,"com September 23, 2004, 9:53 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,"which bows to no conference commissioner, has its own network and grazes from coast to coast for prestigious opponents -- could be changing its scheduling philosophy."
Sci/Tech, A U.N. conference on climate change opened on Monday with delegates looking for any change in U.S. opposition to the Kyoto protocol after President Bush's re election and Russian ratification of the agreement.
Sci/Tech, Scientists said on Monday they have come up with a cell phone cover that will grow into a sunflower when thrown away.
Sci/Tech,"AOL Places Classified Listings in Search Engine Results\\Although AOL has yet to launch their AOL InStore into their search engine results, according to AuctionBytes, AOL is now testing the inclusion of AOL Classified Ads into their normal Google powered search listings. The classified listings are now being tested in AOL ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Adwords And The Lost Art Of Copywriting\\Tens of thousands of businesses, large and small, use Google Adwords and Overture Match (from Yahoo!) to advertise their products and services on the Internet. An entire industry, loosely known as ""Search Engine Marketing"" (SEM for short) has grown up to support this ..."
Sci/Tech," ""Eat your spinach,"" Mom used to say. ""It will make your muscles grow, power your laptop and recharge your cell phone... """
World," Defense officials are not ruling out the possibility that they will need more U.S. troops to secure January's elections in increasingly violent Iraq, but believe Iraqi and perhaps international troops may be able to do the job instead, a top general said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp. said Monday it will provide voice and data services to British financial services company Lloyds TSB Group PLC for seven years in a deal worth  #36;971.6 million.
World," At least one Russian ministry has signed  letters agreeing to Moscow's approval of the Kyoto Protocol, a  spokesman said Thursday, in what could be a final step in the  lengthy tussle to bring the global pact into force."
World," Pakistani President Pervez  Musharraf on Thursday ruled out sending troops to help restore  stability in Iraq, rebuffing pleas from the Iraqi interim  government and the United States."
World," The United States and Japan have detected  signs North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile  capable of reaching almost anywhere in Japan, Japanese and U.S.  government sources said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Enterprise software takes an evolutionary step forward as Edge Dynamics and Tibco Software develop software that combines elements of both ERP and BI applications.
World, Turkey's bid to join the European  Union was back on course Thursday after Prime Minister Tayyip  Erdogan backed down in a row with the bloc over attempts to ban  adultery in his Muslim nation.
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell  appealed to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on Thursday to  step aside for the sake of achieving his lifetime goal of a  Palestinian state.
World,A section of a 4.5km-long hotel complex built by the Nazis as a holiday camp is sold at auction.
World," Canada reported Monday that its airport  screening staff had lost more than 1,100 pieces of clothing and  identification this year but insisted the missing items posed  no threat to security."
World,"Rebels launch an attack outside the western Sudanese region of Darfur, killing eight people, officials say."
World,Public broadcaster SABC apologises after news bulletin shows footage of American beheaded in Iraq.
World,"The former Soviet leader tells BBC's Newsnight terrorism can only be tackled by political means, just weeks after the Beslan school seige tragedy."
World,There's an old truth about hurricanes: they take out the trees that gardeners don't have the heart to cut down.
World," As the election draws nearer, U.S. officials are increasingly concerned al Qaida terrorists will mount a devastating attack to try to disrupt the political process..."
World," It's been a week without progress in the NHL lockout. So far, there have been no overtures from the league or the players to resume talks to save a season that is already starting to slip away..."
World," Station managers at several CBS affiliates said Thursday they appear to be a target of a national e mail campaign placing pressure on the network to oust Dan Rather as anchorman of the ""CBS Evening News.""   The anger stems from Rather's role in a ""60 Minutes"" report on President Bush's service in the National Guard. CBS has apologized for reporting on documents critical of Bush's service, widely assumed now as fakes, and appointed a panel to investigate what went wrong in the report..."
World," Investors extended their blue chip selloff Thursday as oil prices neared their all time highs, renewing Wall Street's concerns that high energy costs would deflate third quarter earnings. Only the Nasdaq composite index managed a minimal gain..."
Sci/Tech," With a common goal of providing a more constant, smoother and faster development cycle, new technologies are being put directly into Linux kernel 2.6.x."
Sci/Tech,"Under threat of hostile takeover, PeopleSoft offers freebies to customers that migrate to latest software release"
Sci/Tech, Six local schools will have solar energy systems installed over the next year. The systems are expected to lower utility bills and teach students about renewable energy.
Business,"US regulators yesterday levelled fraud charges against three former executives of Computer Associates (CA), including Sanjay Kumar, the US software companys former head."
Business,"Bankrupt Interstate Bakeries Corp., maker of Hostess Twinkies and Wonder Bread, received court approval Thursday for financing that will allow it to keep paying employees and vendors while it seeks to reorganize."
Business,"Halliburton Co. said it may sell its KBR unit, which is being investigated for possible overcharges on a US Army contract in Iraq and alleged bribery at a Nigerian venture, to boost its share price."
Business,"You can still get your baby, your dog, even your prized  #39;65 Mustang on a sheet of postage stamps and immortalize them in letters to your friends."
Business,"Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, trying to restructure US\$1.8 billion in debt, has ended talks that would have resulted in the company receiving a US\$400 million lifeline."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - WASHINGTON -- New legislation expected to be introduced in the House today that would move the nation #39;s director of cybersecurity from the Department of Homeland Security to the White House is apparently already dead "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Embattled PeopleSoft Inc. is offering a sweetener to customers to migrate to the latest versions of its products, hopefully allowing it to close more sales "
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America says it has sued a company that sells Internet downloads of current movies like  quot;I, Robot quot; and  quot;Spider-Man 2 quot; without permission."
Sci/Tech,Credit-card transaction processing firm Authorize.Net has been hit by a series of distributed denial-of-service attacks that have caused temporary disruptions in service to some of its customers.
Sci/Tech,"A newly discovered fossil may be the remains of one of the first stealth hunters, a swimming dinosaur that could use its long neck to sneak up on prey and strike without warning."
Sci/Tech,Ireland has become the first country on earth to cut off direct-dialed calls to entire nations in a bid to crack down on Internet-based fraud.
Sci/Tech,"One of the standard security tactics enterprises apply won #39;t work when defending PCs against threats posed by the image processing flaw found last week in Windows and numerous applications, according to security experts."
Sci/Tech,Representatives of IBM Corp. and two other vendors offered to pay commissions to an educators group for any business that its members sent to them under a national program 
Sports,FIFA is looking at ways to help players prepare better for major international tournaments starting with the 2006 World Cup. The Football Committee and Technical and Development 
World,"The family of Ken Bigley, the Briton kidnapped in Iraq, have released a statement through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office appealing for his safe release."
World,"September 23, 2004 -- BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Lebanese government announced the arrest of the country #39;s top al Qaeda operative, and said yesterday he and another Lebanese suspect plotted homicide attacks on Western embassies and recruited insurgents to "
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq (CP) - A group calling itself the Brigades of the Victorious Lion of God said Thursday it was responsible for the kidnapping of Canadian Fairuz Yamulky and claimed it set her free only after her company pledged to withdraw from Iraq."
Sports," Ryder Cup star Colin Montgomerie had a birdie and eagle on the last two holes Thursday, shooting a 1 under par 71 that left him four strokes behind the leaders after the first round of The Heritage."
Sports, Christos Angourakis added his name to  Greece's list of Paralympic medal winners when he claimed a  bronze in the T53 shot put competition Thursday.
Sports, Brazil coach Carlos Alberto  Parreira is more worried about playing rank outsiders Venezuela  than the likes of Germany or Argentina.
Business,The Bush administration announced Thursday it would provide US refineries with limited quantities #39; #39; of crude oil from the nation #39;s emergency stockpile to help offset supply 
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s new generation of digital music players play both its Atrac format and MP3s, allowing Japan #39;s electronics giant to better compete with Apple #39;s iPod."
Sci/Tech," quot;Eat your spinach, quot; Mom used to say.  quot;It will make your muscles grow, power your laptop and recharge your cell phone...  quot;. OK. So nobody #39;s Mom said those last two things. But researchers at the Massachusetts "
Sci/Tech,"NASA has announced that its Mars robots Spirit and Opportunity would work six months longer than expected. NASA made the decision after re-establishing radio contact with the twin rovers, which had spent 12 days behind the Sun."
Sports,"On top one day and completely down in a matter of two days. That is the story of Pakistan cricket. What a show they put up against the Indians the other day, only to collapse in a heap against the West Indies."
Sports,Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is more worried about playing rank outsiders Venezuela than the likes of Germany or Argentina.
World,"LONDON Sept. 23, 2004 - The 86-year-old mother of a Briton held hostage in Iraq pleaded with his captors to free him Thursday, days after they beheaded two Americans kidnapped along with him."
World,"In just six short years since the dictator Suharto was ousted, the world #39;s fifth most populous nation has seen three presidents, three major terrorist bombings by a group linked to Al Qaeda, three separatist uprisings, a 40 percent unemployment rate, and "
World,THE top UN envoy to Sudan said today it #39;s the responsibility of the Sudanese government to rein in the Arab militias in Darfur and Khartoum should not hesitate in seeking foreign assistance in that effort.
World,"The High-level Peace Committee (HPC) headed by Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, in its first meeting held in Kathmandu, has officially invited the anti-government insurgents for peace talks."
Sci/Tech, Upcoming smart phone will feature a mobile version of F Secure's antivirus software.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. filed nine new lawsuits against spammers who send unsolicited e mail, including an e mail marketing Web hosting company, the world's largest software maker said on Thursday"
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. filed nine new lawsuits  against spammers who send unsolicited e mail, including an  e mail marketing Web hosting company, the world's largest  software maker said on Thursday"
Business," A scuttled deal to rebuild Donald  Trump's casino empire on Thursday left the star of ""The  Apprentice"" optimistic he could forge a new agreement, but bond  analysts were wary of the prospects for the money losing  gambling company."
Sci/Tech, Take Two Interactive Software Inc.  on Monday said that prices for its sports video games will likely return to higher levels once new game consoles arrive in late 2005 or 2006.
Business," Campbell Soup Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CPB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CPB.N</A>, the  world's biggest soupmaker, on Thursday said its chairman,  George Sherman, will retire in November."
Business,"The Energy Department is reviewing requests for oil loans from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following the recent hurricanes, the government said today."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Jail time for California swappers?...Microsoft updates home PC package...LookSmart buys Furl.net.
Business,"With oil near \$50 a barrel, the Bush administration said on Thursday it will negotiate with refineries that want to borrow oil from the federal emergency stockpile to offset supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan."
Business,"Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s second-biggest software company, on Thursday said it again extended its \$7."
Business,The California Air Resources Board opened a two-day meeting Thursday to set a final plan to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 30 percent before 2016.
Sci/Tech,"The Nokia Remote Camera works by combining a digital camera, GSM transceiver and MMS technology. All it needs is a regular main power supply and access to a GSM network, so it does not require "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) filed nine new lawsuits against spammers who send unsolicited e-mail, including an e-mail marketing Web hosting company, the world #39;s largest software maker said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Q: I recently installed Service Pack 2 on my Windows XP machine, and now the system #39;s gone all screwy: Internet Explorer won #39;t display animations right, I can #39;t play WarCraft III, and Yahoo Instant Messenger is toast."
Sports,Barcelona delighted their fans with a sparkling display at the Nou Camp to come from a goal down and seal a 4-1 win over Real Zaragoza in the Primera Liga on Thursday.
Sports,Youth was served in a big way for the Cardinals at Miller Park on Thursday afternoon. Rookies Yadier Molina and Hector Luna combined for six hits and all four RBIs as St.
Sports,"A few years ago, Ichiro Suzuki spent three days on his own wandering around the Hall of Fame, hoping to learn about the history of baseball in America."
Sports, One thing Bernard Hopkins knockout of Oscar De La Hoya hasnt changed for the middleweight champion: he still needs to beat Roy Jones to feel fulfilled.
Sports,Peter Forsberg signs with MoDo of the Swedish Elite League while Rick Nash and Joe Thornton have an auspicious debut with HC Davos of the Swiss Elite League.
World, A group calling itself the Brigades of the Victorious Lion of God said today it was responsible for the kidnapping of Canadian Fairuz Yamulky and claimed it set her free only after her company pledged to withdraw from Iraq.
Sci/Tech,Also: company announces it exceeded 2 million subscribers over Labor Day weekend. \
Sci/Tech," Advertising spending will climb faster than the global economy in 2005, two leading forecasters said on Monday, driven by marketing battles in competitive sectors and increases in online and interactive ads."
Sci/Tech,"Former Computer Associates (CA) CEO Sanjay Kumar pleaded not guilty on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, N.Y., to charges of securities fraud and obstruction of justice involving a multi-billion dollar accounting scandal."
Sci/Tech,Upcoming smart phone will feature a mobile version of F-Secure's antivirus software.
World," Hamid Karzai will seek to rebuild Afghanistan after his inauguration as the devastated country's first freely elected president by tackling the twin scourge of drugs and warlords, his spokesman said."
Sci/Tech," Shares of PalmSource Inc., the former software arm of organizer maker Palm Inc., fell 10 percent in post market trading Thursday after it provided a weak revenue forecast."
World, Turkey's bid to join the European Union was back on course Thursday after Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan backed down in a row with the bloc over attempts to ban adultery in his Muslim nation.
World, US Secretary of State Colin Powell and Libyan Foreign Minister Abdelraham Shalgham met here in the highest level contact between the two countries in decades amid a sharp improvement in ties between Washington and Tripoli.
World," Democrat John Edwards said Thursday that President Bush has done too little to make the nation safer, reaching out to women voters who have said in surveys they believe Bush would do a better job than the Democrats of protecting the country."
World,Pressure is rising to establish an Iraqi military capable of securing the country by January elections.
Sci/Tech," We know what piracy debaters Lars Ulrich and Chuck D think of file sharing. But aside from the few who speak out publicly, musical artists typically sit out the rhetorical crossfire over copyright protection. This silent majority is the central focus of a new survey on Internet file sharing, which discovered a significant sentiment: Most artists don't view unauthorized swapping of music and movies as a threat to their livelihood, even if many think it should be illegal."
World,Quiet efforts are afoot in the southern city of Shenzhen to thwart corruption by professionalizing the civil service.
World," U.S. warplanes blasted insurgent positions in Sadr City, and American ground troops pushed into the sprawling Baghdad slum Thursday in a new operation aimed at disarming the militia of a renegade anti U.S..."
World," As the election draws nearer, U.S. officials are increasingly concerned al Qaida terrorists will attempt to mount a devastating attack to disrupt the political process..."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Thursday that Iraq's Ayad Allawi was sent before Congress to put the ""best face"" on a Bush administration policy that has gone wrong.    Shortly after Allawi, the interim government's prime minister, gave a rosy portrayal of progress toward peace in Iraq, Kerry said the assessment contradicted Allawi's own statements as well as the reality on the ground..."
Business,"Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it reached a deal with FedEx Express to sell eight McDonnell Douglas MD11 aircraft and four spare engines for delivery in 2004."
Business,AT amp;T Corp. said Thursday that California #39;s decision to raise wholesale telephone rates will decrease competition between local carriers.
Sports," Derek Jeter hit a leadoff home run, Jon Lieber pitched into the eighth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their 10th consecutive trip to the postseason with a 7 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Sony #39;s apparently gotten the message: Some of its new MP3 player models will feature direct support for MP3 in addition to its proprietary ATRAC format.
Sci/Tech,"A recently detected exploit code foreshadows a likely worm-style attack on Windows machines plagued with the JPEG vulnerability made public last week, security experts said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Applied Micro Circuits Corp., a communications chip maker, on Thursday said it expects lower second-quarter revenue compared to its first quarter, based on soft sales in Asia and lower orders."
Sci/Tech,"The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a bill that sets a 2008 deadline for clearing broadcasters from wireless spectrum promised to public safety agencies."
Sci/Tech,"Wireless giant Qualcomm (Quote, Chart) has inked a licensing deal with Microsoft (Quote, Chart) it claims will make it easier to play audio and video on its handsets."
Sci/Tech,CEOs aren #39;t doing enough to address the myriad IT security threats that loom large. At least that #39;s what Ernst  amp; Young concluded from survey results it released today.
Sports," A few years ago, Ichiro Suzuki spent three days on his own wandering around the Hall of Fame, hoping to learn about the history of baseball in America."
Sports," Eddie George left Tennessee with a bunch of team rushing records. In just his third NFL start, Chris Brown now has an opportunity to do something George never could."
Sports, Jeff Francis pitched six strong innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7 1 Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Sports," ""Pops"" has gotten the green light from the NCAA to play football at South Carolina."
Sports, Andy Roddick and the rest of the U.S. Davis Cup team figure it's about time the country reclaimed the championship.
Sports,"Linebacker LaVar Arrington is likely to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, Joe Gibbs said, and would be sidelined two-to-four weeks."
Sci/Tech,IT managers may need more storage to handle all the storage announcements that occurred at this week's Storage Decisions show in Chicago as well as several other independent announcements.
Business, U.S. blue chip stocks fell  on Thursday to nearly a five week low as crude oil flirted with last month's record high and a key gauge of future economic activity fell for a third straight month.
Business, U.S. blue chip stocks fell  on  Thursday to nearly a five week low as crude oil flirted with  last month's record high and a key gauge of future economic  activity fell for a third straight month.
Sci/Tech,"Identity theft meets the global virus epidemic, enabling fraud that finally gets people's attention. "
Sports,"Goran Eriksson has insisted he hasn #39;t had any contract from Real Madrid, but crucially didn #39;t rule out the chance of him leaving England to take charge of the Spanish giants."
Sports,"In any aspect of life you would like to think that eventually - in some way, shape or form - that justice will be done, that the right thing would happen to the right people."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell appealed to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on Thursday to step aside for the sake of achieving his lifetime goal of a Palestinian state.
World," Britain backs bids by Brazil, Germany, India and Japan for permanent seats on the UN Security Council, British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said."
Business,Barclays said Thursday that it was in  quot;early stage quot; talks about buying control of South Africa #39;s Absa Group for at least \$3 billion in what would be its largest purchase outside Britain.
Business,"Halliburton, beset by controversy over its work in Iraq, said Thursday that it would sell its KBR engineering and construction unit if the oilfield services company #39;s share performance did not measure up to sector rivals."
Business,"US Airways #39; pilots union said Thursday that the airline plans to file a motion in bankruptcy court on Friday seeking immediate cost reductions, including pay cuts, from US Airways #39; labor unions."
Business,"General Electric said Thursday that it had reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations that the company failed to disclose perks like cars and an apartment for Jack Welch, its former chief executive."
Sci/Tech,"A law banning spam delivered to wireless devices goes into effect next month. But is it necessary? By Thomas Claburn. In less than a month, it will be illegal to send commercial messages to any Internet domain "
Sports,"World number-one Vijay Singh of Fiji hopes to win his eighth PGA Tour event this year as he competes in the 84 Lumber Classic golf tournament beginning Thursday, in Pennsylvania."
Sports,"Famously, now, there was no scoreboard at the 18th green at Oakland Hills so Colin Montgomerie had no idea his putt was for the Ryder Cup."
Sports,  The San Diego Padres look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive Thursday by completing a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Kings president Tim Leiweke was fined an undisclosed amount by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman for radio comments he made last week regarding the league #39;s labor situation."
Sports," quot;It starts right here, quot; Jones said of Saturday #39;s fight, adding he has no thoughts of retirement at age 35.  quot;I #39;m too good for that, quot; he said."
Sports,"Seattle SuperSonics: The Sonics signed Turkish shooting guard Ibrahim Kutluay, who lit up the United States Olympic team in a pair of exhibition games this summer."
Sports,"Linebacker LaVar Arrington is likely to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, according to Coach Joe Gibbs, and would be sidelined two-to-four weeks."
World,"A shadowy Islamic organisation yesterday claimed it had decapitated two Italian women kidnapped in Baghdad a fortnight ago, promising to show the event on the internet."
World," Official results have confirmed former army general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the winner of Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election, while incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri urged her nation Thursday to wait for the official announcement "
World, Both Germany and France in their speeches before the 59th General Assembly session on Thursday supported Japan #39;s ongoing effort to secure a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
World,"BERLIN A woman doing handsprings hurled herself into an art installation at the exhibition of a collection belonging to the billionaire heir of a Nazi-era arms supplier, damaging two pieces, organizers said Thursday."
World," Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Thursday that North Korea is unlikely to test fire another ballistic missile.  quot;I think the possibility of launching one is low, quot; Koizumi told reporters."
World, Australia promised swift action to plug gaps in its air security yesterday after an incendiary device was found on a jet operated by domestic airline Virgin Blue.
World,"LJUBLJANA, Slovenia The Montenegrin members of a Yugoslav government panel set up to improve relations with The Hague resigned Thursday to protest what they described as Serbia #39;s failure to hand over suspected war criminals to the international war crimes "
World," Pakistani President Pervez  Musharraf on Thursday ruled out sending troops to help restore  stability in Iraq, rebuffing pleas from the Iraqi interim  government and the United States."
World," At least one Russian ministry has signed  letters agreeing to Moscow's approval of the Kyoto Protocol, a  spokesman said on Thursday in what could be a final step on the  long road to bringing the global pact into force."
World,"Dogs can be trained to sniff out bladder cancer, scientists say they have proven for the first time."
World,Founders of Dreamworks film studio  feature on Forbes' 2004 list of the richest 400 people in America.
Sports, David Dellucci's two run double in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Texas Rangers complete a three game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 5 4 win in the American League at Arlington Thursday.
Sports," Thomas Rongen, who guided D.C. United to the 1999 Major League Soccer championship, was hired Thursday as coach of Club Deportivo Chivas USA, an expansion team set to begin play in April."
Sports, David Dellucci's two run double in the  bottom of the ninth inning helped the Texas Rangers complete a  three game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 5 4 win in the  American League at Arlington Thursday.
Sci/Tech, The United States will join with Australia and Madagascar in arguing that great white sharks need to be protected through new global trade restrictions.
Sci/Tech," Long a forum for protecting endangered species like whales or tigers, a U.N. meeting in Bangkok next month will seek a wider role in regulating the billion dollar trade in timber, fish and medicinal plants."
Sci/Tech, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation on Thursday that would ban cruise ships from incinerating trash or dumping used shower and sink water within three miles of the California coast.
Sci/Tech," At least one Russian ministry has signed letters agreeing to Moscow's approval of the Kyoto Protocol, a spokesman said on Thursday in what could be a final step on the long road to bringing the global pact into force."
Sci/Tech, The first baby conceived after an ovarian tissue transplant was born Thursday in Belgium in a procedure that could one day allow women to delay motherhood beyond menopause.
World," Derek Jeter hit a leadoff home run, Jon Lieber pitched into the eighth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their 10th consecutive trip to the postseason with a 7 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Thursday.    John Flaherty also homered for the Yankees (96 57), who are assured of no worse than a wild card berth..."
World, It looks like the U.S. billionaire's club isn't quite as exclusive as it once was...
Business,The US government is to let oil refineries borrow crude from its emergency stockpile to make up for supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.
World," The first baby conceived after an ovarian tissue transplant was born Thursday in Belgium in a procedure that could one day allow women to delay motherhood beyond menopause.    The birth, announced by The Lancet medical journal, which is to publish the results of the procedure Friday, marks the first time fertility has been restored to a woman after doctors cut out and froze some of her ovarian tissue and transplanted it back into her body years later..."
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 23, 2004 - The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits rose last week, mostly reflecting the impact of hurricanes that recently ripped through Florida."
Business,"The economy #39;s recovery may be a little shaky, but you wouldn #39;t know it from looking at this year #39;s Forbes 400. In this, Forbes #39; 23rd annual ranking of the 400 richest people in America, the combined net worth "
Sci/Tech,"Sony has embarked on a potential collision course with music groups, including its own Sony BMG joint venture, over MP3 digital song files."
Sci/Tech,Nokia today announced its latest addition to its collection of megapixel imaging smartphones. It also announced its first Bluetooth GPS receiver.
Sci/Tech,"By the time its prey knew it was coming, it was probably far too late. Cruising murky coastal waters in search of food, the creature made magnificent use of its slender neck, nearly twice the length of its "
Sci/Tech,A woman has become the first in the world to give birth to a live baby following an ovarian transplant in a breakthrough that could allow doctors to reverse the menopause and restore fertility to women in middle age.
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) Google has started spending some of the \$1.67 billion it made in last month #39;s initial public offering, recruiting a half-dozen of the brightest minds from Microsoft and other tech giants."
Sci/Tech,"Just a week after Microsoft released a patch to plug a security flaw in the way at least 13 of its programs handle the JPEG imaging format, code appeared on the Internet on Wednesday showing how to exploit those holes."
Sci/Tech,Verizon Communications Inc. on Tuesday said it reached an interim line-sharing agreement with Internet service provider Covad Communications Group Inc.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft wants its customers to get  quot;aggressive quot; with software upgrades to increase efficiency and cost benefits. In the context of current corporate maneuvering in the enterprise-software world, the word takes on some extra flavor."
Sci/Tech,"WAYNE, NJ - Qualcomm has inked a licensing agreement with Microsoft, under which Qualcomm will integrate Microsoft #39;s Windows Media Audio and Video codecs into its Qtv video decoder solution."
Sports,"BARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona produced a sparkling display at the Nou Camp to come from a goal down to roar to a 4-1 win over Real Zaragoza in the Primera Liga on Thursday."
Sports," quot;Please solve this because I don #39;t want to be watching Trading Places on Saturday night. quot;. That was from David Whittle, a hockey fan out of Hamilton, adding a personal touch of levity - and we think he meant "
Sports,"ARLINGTON, Texas Texas has roared back into the American League West division race by completing a three-game sweep of Oakland. The Rangers rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat the A #39;s "
World,"BAGHDAD, 24 September 2004 - The British government yesterday ruled out negotiations with the kidnappers of Kenneth Bigley in Iraq despite a personal appeal from the captive to Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life."
World,"Just two days after New York #39;s Museum of Modern Art closed its spectacularly successful temporary exhibit in Berlin, the spotlight turned to another attention-grabbing art display in the German "
Business,"While record trade deficits and lost manufacturing jobs are election-year campaign issues, US exporters are fuming because Congress has yet to change corporate tax laws that threaten their sales in Europe, America #39;s biggest foreign market."
Sci/Tech,Ireland has become the first country to cut off direct-dialled calls to entire countries in a bid to crack down on Internet-based fraud.
Sports,Barcelona came from a goal down to thrash Real Zaragoza in a one-sided Primera Liga match at the Nou Camp on Thursday and go level on points with champions Valencia at the top.
Sports, No. 23 Boise State attempts to stretch the longest winning steak in Division I to 15 games Friday when it hosts Brigham Young of the Mountain West Conference.
World,PAKISTAN President Pervez Musharraf admitted today to being slightly  quot;confused quot; as to whether he should fulfill an earlier pledge to step down as army chief by the end of the year.
World,"FRANKFURT Lufthansa canceled about 60 European flights and its services around the world were delayed on Thursday after a computer fault in its check-in system, the German airline said."
Sci/Tech,"By BEN FELLER    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Expanding waistlines are squeezing the bottom line of the nation's schools, as poor eating and exercise subtly strip money from education, a new study suggests.    ""It's too risky not to call attention to this,"" said Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN HEILPRIN    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States will join with Australia and Madagascar in arguing that great white sharks need to be protected through new global trade restrictions.    The Bush administration supports protecting the sharks, which are listed as endangered in many parts of the world, said Assistant Interior Secretary Craig Manson..."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----    Top Florida Court Strikes Down Tube-Feeding Law       The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously that a law requiring a brain-dead woman to be connected to a feeding tube was illegal.      ""We recognize that the tragic circumstances underlying this case make it difficult to put emotions aside and focus solely on the legal issue presented,"" the court said in its ruling..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: TiVo hires marketing chief...Jail time for California swappers?...Microsoft updates home PC package...LookSmart buys Furl.net.
Sci/Tech,CEO Carly Fiorina says problem that dented last quarter's financial results is a thing of the past.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have used spinach to harness a plant's ability to convert sunlight into energy for the first time, creating a device that may one day power laptops, mobile phones and more."
Sci/Tech,"By MICHAEL LIEDTKE    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Commerce One Inc. (CMRC), an Internet software maker valued at \$20 billion at the peak of dot-com mania, is poised to go out of business as a pauper..."
Sci/Tech,"By HILLEL ITALIE     NEW YORK (AP) -- Jennifer Weiner, author of the best-selling novels ""Good in Bed"" and ""In Her Shoes,"" likes to spend three to four hours a day working on fiction. When she's done, time and family permitting, she updates her online journal..."
Business,A group of companies led by Sony Corp of America which includes cable television #39;s Comcast Corp. on Thursday said it has signed a definite agreement to acquire film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Business,The California Air Resources Board on Thursday reviewed a proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and prepared to vote on the plan on Friday.
Business,"Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. (CAT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) came away empty-handed on Thursday after meeting face-to-face with the United Auto Workers for the first time since workers rejected a company offer in August."
Sci/Tech,Online auction giant eBay is entering the music download business with a service that will market content from major record labels.
Sports,Greg Maddux reached the 15-win plateau for a record 17th straight season and also drove in two runs in the second inning to power the Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Thursday.
World,"Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is close to victory with almost 90 percent of votes counted in Indonesia #39;s presidential election that took place on Monday, the General Election Commission said."
World,"US warplanes blasted insurgent positions in Sadr City, and American ground troops pushed into the sprawling Baghdad slum Thursday in a "
Sci/Tech," The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday upheld a  #36;12.1 million fine against Cingular Wireless, related to a two year investigation into the cellular telephone company's business practices."
Sci/Tech, Medtronic Inc. on Thursday recalled the software used to program some SynchroMed implantable pumps because it was susceptible to errors that have led to two deaths and seven serious injuries.
Sci/Tech," Steve Ballmer  #36;12.6 billion Microsoft. Redmond, Wash. 48. Married, 2 children ""I'm confident we have some of the greatest dollar growth prospects in front of us of any company in the world, full stop, period  without question, it's there."" So said Microsoft's chief executive and boisterous booster in July. Cites corporate servers and America's living room, where Xbox commands a growing share of U.S. gaming market. ..."
Sci/Tech,Oracle has again pushed back the expiration date on its offer for PeopleSoft stock.
World,"Aid workers struggled to deliver food and supplies to survivors as the death toll in Haiti caused by Tropical Storm Jeanne reached at least 1,013, with 1,200 people missing, according to the United Nations."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. has again extended its \$7.7 billion cash offer for PeopleSoft Inc. Shareholders now have until Oct. 8 to tender their shares, Oracle said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle is now seeing the MySQL database user base as an opportunity, unlike two years ago, when Oracle CEO Larry Ellison said users of the open source product are not the people who would buy Oracle because they did not have any money. "
Business,"Barclays said on Thursday it was in talks with Absa, South Africa #39;s largest retail bank, about a possible recommended partial offer for a majority stake."
Business,"WASHINGTON : A closely watched index of future economic activity fell for a third straight month, suggesting a tepid pace of growth for the world #39;s largest economy, analysts said."
Business,Talks between Caterpillar and the United Auto Workers resumed Thursday. The only decision made was to meet again at a future date.
Business,"By Julia Kollewe in London and Renee Bonorchis in Johannesburg. Barclays, the bank that pulled out of South Africa in 1986 after protests during the apartheid era, said yesterday it was in talks to buy a majority "
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. filed nine new lawsuits against spammers who send unsolicited e mail, including an e mail marketing Web hosting company, the world #39;s largest software maker said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Imposing government security standards on software companies is not the answer to improving the security of the country #39;s computer networks, a US Department of Homeland Security official said Thursday."
World,"Japan has reportedly dispatched surveillance ships to the Sea of Japan, believing that North Korea may be preparing to launch a ballistic missile."
World,Security will be tightened at a Berlin art show which is alleged to have been funded by Nazi  quot;blood money quot; after a woman protester overwhelmed wardens and vandalised two works at the exhibition yesterday.
World,North Korea threatened yesterday to turn Japan into a  quot;nuclear sea of fire quot; if it comes under attack from the United States.
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Ted Bridis
Sci/Tech," What do you do when you evoke the ire of the ad industry's largest trade organization? You launch an editorial cartoon contest about it, of course. That's what Talent Zoo, the Atlanta based job recruitment and  placement specialist for the ad business, did last week after that nasty spat with the 4A's over a column on the Talent Zoo Web site criticizing Advertising Week."
Sci/Tech," Though pundits have long dismissed mainframe computers as throwbacks to a long gone era, the big, brawny machines are very much alive."
Business,"Barclays is on the verge of buying control of South Africa #39;s biggest retail bank, marking its return to the country where it infamously operated during the apartheid era."
Business,A group of companies led by Sony Corp. of America put a lock on its acquisition of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for about \$2.
Sci/Tech,"The Google franchise could be coming to a Web browser near you; that is, if all the recent clues add up. Evidence is growing that may support rumors that the preeminent search company plans to introduce a Google-branded Web browser down the road."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has been reticent to commit publicly on how, when and whether it would make the browser-specific security fixes that it delivered as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2 available to users of older versions of Windows."
Sci/Tech,Oracle has extended the deadline for PeopleSoft investors to tender their shares in its hostile bid to acquire its business software rival--the 11th extension of the offer since Oracle launched the bid more than 15 months ago.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly half of US internet users say they could not go without the web for more than two weeks, with many suffering  quot;withdrawal quot; symptoms while offline, according to a recent survey."
Sports,"Nick Dougherty was once a Walker Cup star and, on leaving the unpaid ranks, proved a very promising young professional. Now the Ryder Cup beckons, and why not, given that he shared the Walker Cup experience with Luke Donald?"
Sports,"With Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski still Great Britain #39;s leading players by some distance, even though Rusedski is currently No80 in the world, it might be argued that Jeremy Bates #39;s role as Davis Cup captain is less taxing than that of the official who "
Sports,"Who #39;s the sports figure one most wanted to feel sorry for this past week, but simply couldn #39;t? Who turned us off most? He #39;s one and the same - Hal Sutton, the US Ryder Cup captain whose team was almost obliterated "
Sports," The Dodgers have been alone in first place in the National League West every day since July 8. That could change tonight, as Los Angeles tries to avoid being swept in a three game series by the surging San Diego Padres at Petco Park."
World,The 86-year-old mother of the Iraq hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared in public for the first time to beg for his release yesterday as the desperate waiting game entered its second week.
World,"Japanese and US reconnaissance information indicates that North Korea might be preparing to test-fire either a Nodong or Taepodong ballistic missile, Japanese government sources said Thursday."
World,The country #39;s peace envoy says that negotiations will resume next month to end the north-south civil war. By Mike Pflanz  Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor.
Sci/Tech," Jerry Seinfeld is returning to NBC, along with TV pals Elaine, George and Kramer, for a special Thanksgiving Day retrospective on the smash hit ""show about nothing,"" the network said on Thursday."
Business, Halliburton Co.  said on Thursday it would restructure its KBR unit and may shed the business if the oil services company's stock performance keeps lagging its peers.
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> said on  Thursday it would restructure its KBR unit and may shed the  business if the oil services company's stock performance keeps  lagging its peers."
Business," The Nikkei average fell 1 percent at the  opening on Friday, with investors taking a cue from the U.S.  Dow Jones average, which fell to its lowest close in five weeks  on concern about high oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"Don't say the O word at PeopleSoft's conference, where the company tries to entice customers to stick around and upgrade."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: MLB sells game clips for 99 cents...TiVo hires marketing chief...Jail time for California swappers?...Microsoft updates home PC package.
Business, Village Roadshow Ltd. (VRL.AU) said Friday that results for its movie Catwoman were below expectations and will hurt film profits for the 2005 financial year.
Sci/Tech,"You #39;ve made your Web browser a part of the operating system, and you #39;ve effectively vanquished every other Web browser in the world to minimal importance."
Sports,"After years of preparation and US\$325 million of investment, Shanghai is ready to host the Formula One Grand Prix for the first time this weekend, on September 26."
Sports,"Apparently, that was more than just a 38-yard touchdown pass Giants receiver Tim Carter caught Sunday. The first touchdown reception of Carter #39;s National Football "
Sports,"VIJAY Singh shot an 8-under 64, including an eagle and six birdies, to take a three-shot lead in the first round of the 84 Lumber Classic golf tournament."
World,Dr Manmohan Singh said international networks of terror appear to cooperate more effectively between themselves than the nations they target.
World,"Seldom has the gulf between diplomatic talk and effective action been as stark as it was this week at the United Nations. Yesterday President Bush, speaking before the "
Sci/Tech,One bill safeguards wireless phone numbers; the other targets malicious snoops.
Sci/Tech,The VoIP deal is the type of technology outsourcing and service agreement that has become an increasingly large and profitable part of IBM #39;s overall business and the sort of development that 
Sci/Tech, Scientists who have peered through space to a time when light first filled the universe urged NASA on Thursday to ensure a Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission includes a next generation infrared camera.
World," Canada reported Monday that its airport screening staff had lost more than 1,100 pieces of clothing and identification this year but insisted the missing items posed no threat to security."
World," U.N. peacekeepers beefed up security on Thursday in the Haitian city of Gonaives where more than 1,000 people died in floods, after desperate survivors fought each other to get at emergency food supplies."
World," Russia, which argues that its war in Chechnya is part of the global fight against terrorism, proposed Thursday that the U.N. Security Council establish a new blacklist of terror suspects that calls for the extradition of anyone on it."
World," Hungry, thirsty and increasingly desperate residents burned tires in protest and attacked each other in a panic to get scarce food and water Thursday as workers struggled to bury hundreds of victims of Tropical Storm Jeanne."
World," The Nikkei share average was down 1 percent in early trading on Friday, with investors taking their cue from the Dow Jones industrial average, which fell to its lowest close in five weeks on concern about high oil prices."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   Operators of North America's first safe injection site for intravenous drug users are claiming success, saying the site has ""saved lives and improved lives."""
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Thursday that Iraq's Ayad Allawi was sent before Congress to put the ""best face"" on a Bush administration policy that has gone wrong."
World, A senior scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory says he is one of two employees being fired over an accident this summer in which an intern was injured by a laser.
World," The British and Iraqi governments said  they would not bow to the demands of militants threatening to  kill a British hostage, despite tearful pleas from the captive  and his family."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   U.N. peacekeepers beefed  up security on Thursday in the Haitian city of Gonaives where  more than 1,000 people died in floods, after desperate  survivors fought each other to get at emergency food supplies."
World," Hurricane Jeanne veered westward in the  Atlantic Ocean on Thursday on a path toward the Bahamas and  then Florida, which has already been hit by three deadly and  devastating hurricanes since August."
World,"Not enough is being done to prevent the spread of HIV among Asian drug users, researchers say."
World,A Swedish team believes the chances of a person committing suicide is partly determined as early as birth.
World," Congress on Thursday approved a  $145.9 billion package of tax relief to extend three popular middle class tax cuts, giving President Bush his fourth major tax victory since taking office.    The Senate approved the measure 92 3 Thursday night less than an hour after it cleared the House by a similarly lopsided 339 65..."
World," Denying he has painted too rosy a picture about Iraq, President Bush said Thursday he would consider sending more troops if asked, but Iraq's interim leader firmly said they weren't needed. With violence spreading, Defense Secretary Donald H..."
World," U.S. warplanes blasted insurgent positions in Sadr City, and American ground troops pushed into the sprawling Baghdad slum Thursday in a new operation aimed at disarming the militia of a renegade anti U.S..."
Business,"Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows continued to decline in 2003 for the third year in a row, in  quot;a very major fall quot; that UNCTAD blames on troubles facing the global economy last year, and especially industrialised nations."
Business,"BARCLAYS has started talks with Absa, South Africas largest retail bank, in one of its first moves under the leadership of John Varley."
Business,"UNI New Delhi Sept 22: India is well positioned to benefit from the upswing expected in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows in 2004, a flagship UNCTAD report released here today said."
Business,"Britain #39;s Barclays signaled a return to retail banking in South Africa after 18 years #39; absence, saying it was in talks to buy a majority of the country #39;s biggest retail lender Absa."
Sports," Running back Edgerrin James, sidelined two days with a strained hamstring, returned to practice Thursday and could be ready to play when the Indianapolis Colts host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Scientists who have peered through space to a time when light first filled the universe urged NASA (news - web sites) on Thursday to ensure a Hubble Space 
Sci/Tech,"com September 23, 2004, 4:49 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"A solar cell made with spinach has been developed that promises electronic devices incorporating photosynthesis, the highly efficient process plants use to produce energy from sunlight."
Sports," Shawn Green of the Los Angeles Dodgers is planning to miss Saturday's game against rivals the San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, a team spokesman said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re one of about 200 million people using older versions of Windows and you want the latest security enhancements to Internet Explorer, get your credit card ready."
Sports,"Brian Lara expects the England fast bowlers to come up with something similar to the Shoaib Akhtar bouncer that struck his neck and left him dizzy in the Champions Trophy semi-final, West Indies coach Gus Logie said yesterday."
Sports,"World number four Phil Mickelson withdrew on Thursday from the WGC-American Express Championship being held in Kilkenny, Ireland next week."
Sports,"teve Mariucci, coaching in the state of his birth, is an optimist who still leaves tickets at Ford Field for his parents. His Detroit Lions, one of the surprise teams in the National Football "
World,United Nations: Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf said he was looking forward to a  quot;constructive and positive quot; dialogue with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and was  quot;very optimistic of the results.
World,Solana sidestepped a question about whether he felt the Iranian nuclear controversy was still open to negotiation.  quot;I think we have to keep on doing the utmost in talking and dialogue .
World,Members of Malaysia #39;s largest political party have labelled former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a  quot;traitor quot;. The head of the youth wing of the United Malays National Organisation ( Umno) ruled out the 
Sports, Greg Maddux reached the 15 win plateau  for a record 17th straight season and also drove in two runs in  the second inning to power the Chicago Cubs to a 6 3 victory  over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League  Thursday.
Sports," Shawn Green of the Los Angeles  Dodgers is planning to miss Saturday's game against rivals the  San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest  day on the Jewish calendar, a team spokesman said Thursday."
Sports," FARMINGTON, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - World number one Vijay  Singh fired an eight-under-par 64 to take a three-shot lead  when the first round was suspended for the day at the \$4.2  million Pennsylvania Classic Thursday."
Sports,"When the Terrapins host their annual ""Midnight Madness"" celebration Oct. 15 at Comcast Center, Maryland will hold a Gary Williams look-alike contest."
Business," With oil near  #36;50 a barrel, the Bush administration said on Thursday it would negotiate with refineries that want to borrow oil from the federal emergency stockpile to offset supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan."
Business," With oil near  $50 a barrel, the Bush  administration said on Thursday it would negotiate with  refineries that want to borrow oil from the federal emergency  stockpile to offset supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan."
Business,Two former executives of Computer Associates International pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud and obstruction of justice.
Business,A lawyer for the tobacco industry Thursday attempted to paint the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration as a man who seized upon a political environment that was hostile to the tobacco industry in order to advance his 
Business,Medical device giant Medtronic Inc. issued a nationwide recall Thursday for a software card used for programming a drug delivery pump that potentially resulted in the deaths of two patients and serious injuries to seven others.
World," Iran has  quot;replaced Saddam Hussein as the world #39;s number one exporter of terror, hate and instability, quot; Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom told the United Nations General Assembly yesterday."
Business,"Canada raised C\$3.18 billion (\$2.49 billion) by selling about a fifth of Petro-Canada, marking the nation #39;s biggest share sale and the government #39;s exit from a 1970s-era effort to control its own energy supplies."
Business,US industrial group General Electric received a slap on the wrist from the securities and exchange commission for failing to disclose the retirement package given to former chief executive officer Jack Welch.
Business,"REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) -- Oracle Corp. extended its hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. for the 12th time, pushing the tender offer through Oct. 8. In a press release Thursday, Oracle said about "
Business,  A consortium led by Sony Corp. of America announced late Thursday the details of its  $4.8 billion agreement to buy Metro Goldwyn Mayer.
Business,"The Nasdaq may be well off its highs of the dot-com era, but tech tycoons still top the list of the wealthiest Americans. For the 11th consecutive year, Microsoft Corp."
Business,The battle between British Energy and rebel shareholders seeking a better deal from the company #39;s 5bn restructuring plan intensified yesterday when the nuclear generator announced it was abandoning its London share listing.
Business,EasyJet #39;s bumpy ride continued yesterday as shares in the no-frills airline hit an all-time low after it warned that fares will remain under pressure next year.
Sci/Tech,"Qualcomm, a maker of chips for cell phones, said Thursday that it plans to integrate Microsoft Windows media technology into many of its chips, a move that #39;s expected to be a boon for both wireless streaming services and for Microsoft, which has been "
Sports,"Shawn Green of the Los Angeles Dodgers is planning to miss Saturday #39;s game against rivals the San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, a team spokesman said Thursday."
Sports,Recent history tells me a lot when it comes to picking the top contenders for Sunday #39;s Nextel Cup race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway.
Sports,"Washington linebacker LaVar Arrington underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday, ruling him out of Monday night #39;s meeting with Dallas."
World,"Three Israeli soldiers, including an officer, were shot dead by Palestinians who slipped unnoticed into their outpost at a settlement in the Gaza Strip yesterday."
World,"Survivors of the storm that ravaged Haiti face a new menace as contaminated water, putrefying bodies and devastated sanitary systems threaten an outbreak of waterborne diseases such as malaria and tetanus, aid workers warned yesterday."
World,"UNITED NATIONS: The African Union will determine in early October whether it can mobilise a force of 3000 to 5000 to help stop atrocities in Sudan #39;s Darfur region, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said today."
Sci/Tech," New hires, a domain name registration and Mozilla bugs lead to speculation that Google is preparing a Web browser, but the clues could point in many directions."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. extended its hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. for the 12th time, pushing the tender offer through Oct. 8."
Business,"The answer, according to a report by the US government-sponsored housing finance agency #39;s newly invigorated regulator, is that it was as profitable as it wanted to be."
Business,"After months of heated wrangling and public speculation, a consortium led by Sony Corp. signed a definitive deal Thursday to buy the famous Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)."
Business,"Cisco Systems, the world #39;s largest maker of equipment for directing Internet traffic says China is well on the way to becoming the world #39;s technology hub."
Business,"  Delta Air Lines Inc. is selling eight jumbo jets to shipping giant FedEx Corp. The nation #39;s third largest airline, which has warned of the possibility of a bankruptcy filing, said Thursday the agreement "
Sci/Tech,A Google Web browser is the latest in the never-ending speculation about what search leader Google Inc. is going to do next after raising \$1.
Sci/Tech,Description: New evidence is reported that rising global temperatures could have rapid effects on the Antarctic ice pack and on ocean levels.
Sci/Tech,"A Microsoft-backed proposal for verifying the source of e-mail has been shelved by the Internet engineers working to turn it from specification to standard, in a final blow for antispam technology Sender ID."
Sci/Tech,Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) trimmed its financial forecast for the quarter ending September 2004 and now expects quarterly revenue to be in the range of \$61 million to \$62 million.
Sports,"Hank Blalock #39;s solo homer and David Dellucci #39;s two-run double rallied Texas in the ninth inning yesterday, and the Rangers beat visiting Oakland, 5-4, to complete a three-game sweep "
Sports, Victor Diaz hit his first career home run and Gerald Williams added a two run shot to power the New York Mets to a 4 2 win Thursday over the Montreal Expos.
Sports,"A look at European hockey rosters shows that Sweden #39;s MoDo might have benefited the most from the NHL #39;s lockout. By Karl Gehring, AP/The Denver Post."
World,"Japan sent two destroyers and a surveillance airplane to the Sea of Japan on Thursday, American and Japanese government officials said, after the United States and Japan detected "
World,"HONG KONG: Although President Hu Jintao enjoys a reputation as a moderate reformist, this is a comparison on a relative scale. The president clearly has no intention of leading China out of communism."
World,KATHMANDU: Thousands of opposition party supporters rallied in the Nepalese capital yesterday demanding the king return sovereignty to the people.
World,"BELFAST: More than 1,200 Northern Ireland families fled their homes last year because of intimidation from paramilitary groups or sectarian mobs, the housing authority said yesterday."
Sports," FARMINGTON, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - World number one Vijay  Singh kept up his red-hot form when an eight-under-par 64 gave  him a three-shot lead after an incomplete first round at the  \$4.2 million Pennsylvania Classic Thursday."
Sports,"The Yankees reserved a spot in October for the 10th year in a row, assuring themselves of no worse than a wild card."
Business," The sale price of the federal government #39;s final 19 per cent stake in Petro Canada has been set at  $64.50 per share, about  $3 higher than indicated in a preliminary prospectus last week."
Sci/Tech,"State and local leaders have three years to establish and implement systems and practices needed to ensure seamless response to emergencies and incidents or else federal grants will be withheld, Homeland Security Department officials said this month."
Sports,KARACHI: Captain Inzamam ul-Haq and coach Bob Woolmer came under fire Thursday for choosing to bat first on a tricky pitch after Pakistans humiliating defeat in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.
Sports,"Cliff Lee won for the second time since July 16 and rookie Grady Sizemore hit a two-run homer, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9-7 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night."
Sports," Vancouver Canucks captain Markus Naslund won #39;t be heading home to Sweden to play hockey after all, according to a report."
Sports,Jeremy Shockey yesterday reiterated his comments from Wednesday about his frustration with his role but denied he was insinuating that he is unhappy with how Giants coach Tom Coughlin is using him.
Sports," quot;You always have your goals, quot; Maddux said Thursday after leading the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.  quot;One of them is always to win 20."
World,The Toyota Prius petrol and electric hybrid car which has become such a hit in recent months with the green-thinking Hollywood set is about to be given a run for its money.
World," The House, in an emotionally and politically charged debate six weeks before the election, voted Thursday to protect the words ""under God"" in the Pledge of Allegiance from further court challenges."
Sports,"Through three games in 2004, Brian Holloway has recorded 19 tackles, third-best on the team and with injuries in the linebacking corps, his ascension has been vital for the Terps."
Sports,"It was Greg Maddux's day on Thursday as the Cubs starter won his 15th game, logged his 200th inning and rapped a two-run single to help Chicago sweep the Pirates, 6-3."
Sports,"Mark Brunell spent most of Thursday's practice on the sideline because of a left hamstring injury, while backup Patrick Ramsey took most of the snaps in preparation for Monday's game against Dallas."
Sports,Many of the D.C. businesses that would be taxed to help pay for a new baseball stadium said Thursday that they support the preliminary details of the proposal.
Business,Clear Channel Radio has inked a five-year deal to have Fox News Radio serve as its primary national news service for more than 100 of its news/talk stations beginning in 2005.
World,Security forces in Nigeria say they have killed 27 Muslim militants who staged attacks in the north east.
Business,"AP Sept. 23, 2004 2:00 PM) _ The perks paid to retired General Electric Chief Executive Jack Welch have gotten the company in trouble with a federal agency."
Business,"Canada #39;s government has set the price for the sale of its remaining 19 percent in oil company Petro-Canada, raising C\$3.18 billion (\$2."
Business,Troubled nuclear power group British Energy today said it was removing itself from the stock market in a bid to stop rebel shareholders scuppering its rescue package.
Sci/Tech,HELSINKINokia Corp.s new Nokia Remote Camera wireless home monitoring solution features an integrated motion detector and video capture with sound.
Sci/Tech,"Ice is sliding off the Antarctic continent much faster than it did during the 1990s, several teams of researchers have found. On the Antarctic Peninsula that sticks out from the western side of the continent "
Sci/Tech,The seriousness of an already critical flaw in the way a Microsoft component processes JPEG files got ratcheted up a notch this week as exploit code began circulating.
Sports,"September 24, 2004. The Football Association have released a statement to deny reports that have suggested the role of England manager will be reduced to a part-time position."
Sports,"ven the most-heralded Yankee rookies are hazed. Last September, Hideki Matsui slipped into a leopard-skin suit with a matching wide-brimmed hat."
World,Kashmir will be the focus of the first talks between India's Manmohan Singh and Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf.
Business,"carbohydrate diet craze has prompted a skinnier fiscal 2005 earnings forecast from MGP Ingredients Inc., the company said Monday."
World,"In a sign that Iraq contracts did not provide the boon executives had expected from KBR, Halliburton is considering selling it."
World,The court said that Gov. Jeb Bush violated separation of powers when he signed a law to keep Terri Schiavo alive.
World,The Thursday morning operation aimed at the large Shiite Muslim slum is part of an effort to dismantle the militia loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr.
World,South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon said Thursday that intelligence indicating a possible launch of a North Korean ballistic missile could set back diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.
World,The man is suspected of selling high-tech equipment on the nuclear black market and is the third German businessman named as a suspect in the past month in an investigation into the trade in several countries.
Business,Men's clothing retailer offsets slow same-store sales with tight expense controls.
Business, The Nikkei average fell 1.2 percent by  midsession on Friday as broad ranged selling was prompted by  Thursday's fall on Wall Street due to concern about high oil  prices.
Business,Federal regulators raised the possibility of a management shake-up at Fannie Mae to clean up its culture and finances.
Business,General Electric Co. said it settled allegations with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it didn #39;t fully disclose perks such as an apartment and wine for retired Chief Executive Officer Jack Welch.
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=36488"">Sony to support MP3 tunes to silence iPod fans</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>Indian Express</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,They were unwieldy pond-dwelling predators with long necks that didn #39;t have enough joints and neck ribs that must have kept their heads practically immobile.
Sci/Tech,Scientists have found a remarkable new structure deep within the West Antarctic Ice Sheet which suggests that the whole ice sheet is more susceptible to future change than previously thought.
Sports,Maurice Greene will be seeking belated revenge after losing his Olympic 100 meters title to Justin Gatlin when the two Americans meet in an international meeting Thursday.
Sports,"With an NHL lockout in place, more than 150 players have signed to play in European leagues, including Peter Forsberg and Markus Naslund with Modo (Sweden)."
Sports,Is it possible that Giants fans have seen the last of the dynamic Jeremy Shockey that bursts through the screen and opposing defenses as he dominates highlight films near and far?
World,"The British and Iraqi governments said they would not bow to the demands of militants threatening to kill a British hostage, despite tearful pleas from the captive and his family."
World,South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon said Thursday that intelligence indicating a possible launch of a North Korean ballistic missile is  quot;very much alarming 
World,"Colombo: Four people including a top renegade Tamil Tiger rebel were shot dead Thursday in growing factional fighting in Sri Lanka despite efforts to revive the peace process, officials and a pro-rebel website reported."
Sci/Tech, It has long been suspected that man's best friend has a special ability to sense when something is wrong with us. Now the first experiment to verify that scientifically has demonstrated that dogs are able to smell cancer.
Business,US Airways also said it would reduce or stop contributions to some employee retirement plans and would end its commitment to keep 279 aircraft in its fleet.
Business," Advertising spending will climb  faster than the global economy in 2005, two leading forecasters  said on Monday, driven by marketing battles in competitive  sectors and increases in online and interactive ads."
Sci/Tech,Former government undersecretary William Schneider Jr. says the United States needs better identity authentication practices.
Sports,"The final days of the Montreal Expos are painful to watch. Few do. When the scattered fans at Olympic Stadium try to rally the team, they bang the empty seats beside them."
World,"While nine-metre (30ft) steel  quot;peace walls quot; divide Protestant and Catholic working-class streets and residents lock themselves behind metal  quot;safety quot; grills, a grim picture is emerging of post-ceasefire Northern Ireland, where hundreds of families are "
Business,The Senate approved the measure 92-3 Thursday night less than an hour after it cleared the House by a similarly lopsided 339-65. The measure now goes to Bush for his signature.
Business,Donald J. Trump may have a new project for his apprentices -elping him try to figure out how to take his troubled casino company private after a proposed bailout fell through.
Sports,"Striking a compromise between his commitments to job and religion, Shawn Green told the Dodgers that he will play Friday night in San Francisco, but sit out Saturday #39;s "
World," Brazil has emphasized that its commitment to an international treaty meant to stop the spread of nuclear weapons may not be open ended, and it continues to resist giving U.N. inspectors access to its technology that can make such weapons, diplomats said Thursday."
World," One of western Sudan's main rebel movements urged the United Nations on Thursday to go through with threatened sanctions on Sudan, and warned it would resume fighting in Darfur if attacked."
World, It has long been suspected that man's best friend has a special ability to sense when something is wrong with us. Now the first experiment to verify that scientifically has demonstrated that dogs are able to smell cancer...
Business,"With oil near \$50 a barrel, the Bush administration said on Thursday it would negotiate with refineries that want to borrow oil from the federal emergency stockpile to offset supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan."
Business,"The AMR Corporation, the parent of American Airlines, said late Wednesday that it would probably not meet its revenue forecasts for the busy August travel season because "
Sports," Gabe White earned his first save in over four years, preserving the Cincinnati Reds' 3 2 win over Atlanta on Thursday night and preventing the Braves from clinching another division title."
Sports," Cliff Lee won for the second time since July 16 and rookie Grady Sizemore hit a two run homer, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9 7 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night."
World,"Israel charged on Thursday that Iran had replaced Saddam Hussein as the world #39;s primary exporter of  quot;terror, hate and instability."
World,"SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- Imprisoned gang members enraged by a tough new anti-crime law rioted and seized about 100 hostages at two Salvadoran prisons Thursday."
Sports, Jimmy Rollins' two out homer in the 10th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 9 8 victory over Florida on Thursday night and move the World Series champion Marlins within a game of elimination from the postseason.
Sports, Christina Kim shot a 7 under 64 Thursday and held a one stroke lead over Rachel Teske after the first round of the LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge.
Sports,The Mystics had to rally late in the season so desperately that the team welcomed a chance to take in the fact that they have a chance at a championship.
Business, The Nikkei average fell 1.2 percent by  midsession on Friday as broad ranged selling was prompted by a  steep fall on Wall Street in the past two sessions due to  concern about high oil prices.
Business," The yen hovered near a five week low  against the dollar on Friday after minutes from a U.S. central  bank meeting reinforced expectations that measured rate rises  would continue, and as oil prices closed in on record highs."
Business,The Bush administration is moving toward releasing oil from the nation #39;s emergency stockpiles as a result of disruptions to production and imports caused by Hurricane Ivan.
Business," Britain #39;s Barclays yesterday signalled a return to retail banking in South Africa after an absence of 18 years, saying it was in talks to buy a controlling stake in Absa, the country #39;s biggest retail lender."
Business,"Halliburton Co. said yesterday that it may sell its Kellogg Brown  amp; Root subsidiary, the largest government contractor in Iraq."
Business,Investment banking firm Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is nearing an agreement to pay approximately \$200 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit over its work for bankrupt 
Sci/Tech," A federal jury in San Francisco has ordered Sony Computer Entertainment Inc and its US unit to pay Immersion Corp, a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology,  $82 million in compensation for patent infringement "
Sports,ENGLAND are planning to continue their short-pitched strategy against West Indies captain Brian Lara in an attempt to test his courage and try to limit his effectiveness in tomorrow #39;s ICC Champions Trophy final.
Sports," On a day when Colorado pitching dominated at Coors Field, a bloop single by Jeromy Burnitz gave the Rockies a doubleheader sweep."
World,"Russia is joining the ranks of nascent dictatorships, and Vladimir Putin is the executioner of Russian democracy. Right? Wrong. Russia is not a dictatorship, and the political system Putin is trying to reshape is not a democracy."
World,A LEADING member of the US-based Seventh Day Adventist Church called today for the immediate adjournment of a series of sex trials on the remote British Pacific colony of Pitcairn Island.
Sports,The first points of interest that struck Baltimore Ravens defensive end Marques Douglas when Steelers rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger entered the game were his eyes.
Sports,"GAME NOTES: The fourth-ranked Miami Hurricanes take to the road for the first time this season, as they travel to Reliant Stadium in Houston, to take on the "
Sports, Tyrone Moss ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns to lead fourth ranked Miami Florida to a 38 13 victory over Houston at Reliant Stadium.
World,"SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Imprisoned gang members enraged by a tough new anti-crime law rioted and seized about 100 hostages at two Salvadoran prisons Thursday."
Business,The Bush administration is moving toward releasing oil from the nation's emergency stockpiles as a result of disruptions to production and imports caused by Hurricane Ivan.
Business,Federal regulators question the ability of the company's management to correct its extensive problems.
Business,"Reserve staff predicted in August that the economy would grow through next year, in part because interest rates would remain relatively low during that time."
Business,"Three years ago, before the trendy Hotel Monaco in Washington's Penn Quarter filled its goldfish bowls and tucked in its high-thread-count sheets, managers went to a local human resources association to see what the unionized hotels in the area paid employees."
Business,Lawyers for the U.S. Secret Service laboratory director on trial for lying at Martha Stewart's criminal trial portrayed him as the victim of a bitter underling who was angry that she hadn't been called to testify in his stead.
Business," Halliburton Co. said yesterday that it may sell its Kellogg Brown  #38; Root subsidiary, the largest government contractor in Iraq. Even though revenue soared from the unit, profit lagged and the dollars brought controversy over whether the company once run by Dick Cheney overcharged the government and mishandled some of the services it provides."
Business," The Justice Department has been asked to review documents related to a proposed Boeing Co. tanker deal, including communications from Air Force Secretary James G. Roche, to address questions of potential conflict of interest, according to a source familiar with the case."
Business,"The House and the Senate overwhelmingly approved the \$146 billion measure, sending President Bush what would be his fourth tax cut in four years."
World," The luminous gaze of revolutionary icon Ernesto ""Che"" Guevara is almost a constant presence in communist Cuba, his dark eyes staring out from beneath a black beret on office walls and pro government billboards."
World," Japan said Thursday it had obtained intelligence indicating that North Korea may be preparing to test fire a short range missile that could reach most of the main Japanese islands, in what would be the latest provocation from the communist country."
World," TORONTO (CP)   The sister of U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry on Thursday urged the more than 500,000 Americans living in Canada to register to vote in the November election."
Business,"New York; September 23, 2004 - The Department of Justice (DoJ), FBI and US Attorney #39;s Office handed down a 10-count indictment against former Computer Associates (CA) chairman and CEO Sanjay Kumar and Stephen Richards, former CA head of worldwide sales."
Business,"Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns Companies posted a drop in quarterly profits on Wednesday, surprising some investors one day after two "
Business,"A gauge of future business activity fell in August, indicating company managers and US consumers remain uncertain about the economy."
Sci/Tech,Sony has long been of the mindset that they can develop media formats (ie Betamax) which are superior to ones already in the marketplace.
Sci/Tech,"A newly discovered fossil may be the remains of one of the first stealth hunters, a swimming dinosaur that could use its long neck to sneak up on prey and strike without warning."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies alleged to be involved in the distribution of spam, the company says."
Sports,"When the Dodgers face the San Francisco Giants this weekend in a three-game series beginning in San Francisco this weekend, most Jews will be in synagogue for the holiest day of the year."
Sports," Major league baseball will attempt to finalize negotiations within a week to move the Montreal Expos to Washington next year, a high ranking baseball official said Thursday after a meeting of the sport's executive council."
World,"LAST weekend, the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency called on Teheran to freeze its efforts to produce nuclear fuel, since this will enable Iran to come within days of having a nuclear arsenal."
World,"The government yesterday condemned a group of retired military officers who signed a petition opposing its arms procurement budget, saying that they were encouraging a  quot;defeatist quot; attitude, and "
Sports,The Red Sox' archrivals from the Bronx arrive for three games this weekend to finish Boston's home schedule before the playoffs.
Sports,Scores off of a blocked punt and a fumble recovery and the rushing of Tyrone Moss leads No. 4 Miami to a sluggish 38-13 victory over Houston on Thursday night.
Sci/Tech,"Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Google - Paid inclusion? - Gbrowser - The Google Browser - Directory - Linkfarm, Where Exactly Is the Difference? - How Fair Is the Link Popularity Algorithm? - Ask Jeeves   Citysearch Partnership Goes Live - Pay Per Click Shopping Sites - Microsoft Using Doorway Pages"
Business," Bankrupt airline US Airways will ask a  bankruptcy court judge to impose emergency pay cuts of 23  percent on its major unions, the New York Times reported late  on Thursday."
Sports,"To beat Hurricane Jeanne to Florida and protect any players who fear such flying, the Steelers moved up their Miami flight plans to dinnertime tonight -- some 20 hours ahead of their original schedule."
World,"23 September 2004 - Addressing the United Nations General Assembly this afternoon, the Foreign Minister of Sudan pledged to work for peace and respect for human rights in the country #39;s vast and blighted Darfur region, but denounced a UN Security Council "
Business,"Asia focused bank Standard Chartered is eyeing Absa, after Barclays said it was in talks with South Africa #39;s biggest bank, the Times has reported."
Business,The use of a luxury apartment valued at \$11 million and other shockingly lavish perks that former General Electric (GE ) CEO Jack Welch received when he retired three years ago are old news.
Sci/Tech, An upcoming video game lets players re enact the Swift boat mission in Vietnam that won Sen. John Kerry a Silver Star award for battlefield heroism.
Sci/Tech,The European Commission is set to give US software giant Oracle the go-ahead to take over arch-rival PeopleSoft in a \$7.7 billion (4.
Sports,An Australian researcher who helped develop a revolutionary blood-doping test said Friday more sophisticated versions are on the way that could nab all drug cheats within two years.
Sports,"With his fourth five-hit game this season, Ichiro Suzuki is steadily moving toward another great feat in major league baseball. The Seattle Mariners right fielder now needs 10 hits in the remaining 10 games to tie the major-league record of 257."
Sports," Michael Jordan won #39;t be joining the Miami Heat or any other NBA team this season, according to Estee Portnoy, his Washington, DC based spokeswoman."
World,  India #39;s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for a sustained war on terrorism and reaffirmed his willingness to continue peace talks with nuclear neighbor Pakistan.
World,"Britain said Thursday the Security Council should be nearly doubled in size to 24 nations, with Germany, Japan, India and Brazil becoming permanent members."
Sci/Tech,"Manugistics Group Inc., facing falling revenue and losses that more than doubled in its second quarter, said Thursday it will lay off more than 90 employees by the end of January."
Business,"Federal regulators, who are negotiating an agreement with the Fannie Mae board, have raised the possibility of removing the mortgage giant #39;s management as the company acts to correct serious accounting problems detailed in a new report."
Business," The Canadian government will sell its 19 percent stake in Petro Canada for  $2.49 billion, according to the final prospectus filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday."
Sports,Formula One teams are pulling out all the stops to wow the crowds for the Grand Prix debut in the Chinese city of Shanghai. The race is one of the biggest global sporting events to 
Sports,MILWAUKEE Major League Baseball #39;s executive council met for three hours yesterday but made no formal recommendation on whether the Montreal Expos should move to Washington next season.
Business,A deal that would have saved Donald Trump #39;s casino company is off. His casinos are running low on cash. And Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts is drowning in \$1.
Business,"Officials at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. yesterday pronounced Massachusetts #39; banking industry to be in very good shape, #39; #39;despite some pressure on profits and slower-than-expected loans to small businesses."
Sci/Tech,The Internet Engineering Task Force closed its working group Wednesday after it failed to agree on an e-mail authentication standard.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft expanded the scope of its spam litigation with a lawsuit against a Web hosting company it has accused of catering to spammers.
Sci/Tech,"The finding of a dinosaur fossil in southern China has given new clues to the evolution and hunting practices of a long-necked aquatic reptile that lived some 230 million years ago, the magazine Science said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Three years ago, we attended Sun #39;s quarterly network computing day. It was the heart of the Bust, and we were treated to pot shots directed at IBM and Microsoft and were told that Sun was the true  quot;open standards quot; vendor."
Sports,"In a major setback for drug testers, American cyclist Tyler Hamilton will not lose his Olympic gold medal after an error in the handling of his specimen."
Sports,"Not only are the Marlins #39; playoff hopes disappearing, the defending World Series champions are in danger of slipping out of second place in the National League East."
Sports,  The Atlanta Braves will have to wait at least one more day to celebrate. Gabe White worked out of a bases loaded jam in the bottom of the ninth inning to record his first save in more than 
Sports,"Chris Simms was given a taste, just a taste of NFL regular-season play Sunday. He relieved Brad Johnson at quarterback in the second quarter of Tampa Bay #39;s 10-6 loss to Seattle."
Sports,"Michael Jordan averaged 20 points and six rebounds for the Washington Wizards in the 2002-2003 season, the last time he suited up."
Sports,African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto #39;o has shown both facets of his playing skills in Barcelona #39;s 4-1 win over Real Zaragoza.
World,"Two Israeli policemen died preventing a female suicide bomber from entering a packed Jerusalem bus shelter yesterday, probably saving many other lives."
Business," Oil prices fell to just above  $48 on  Friday after the U.S. government said it would lend refiners  crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), but traders  deemed the loan too small to have a lasting impact."
Business,"Liverpool could be about to be taken over by a new suitor, according to reports."
Business,"Though she #39;s headed for prison, Martha Stewart will still receive her \$900,000 salary and possible bonuses under a new employment contract, her company said in "
Business,based Halliburton Co. will lay off workers at its KBR subsidiary as part of a cost cutting program and could sell the business if the company #39;s stock performance does not improve.
Business,Congress last night passed legislation extending some of President Bush #39;s most-popular middle-class tax cuts - giving Mr. Bush a win heading into the final campaign stretch before Election Day.
Sci/Tech," A newly discovered fossil may be the remains of one of the first stealth hunters, a swimming dinosaur that could use its long neck to sneak up on prey and strike without warning."
Sci/Tech,"When Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) President and COO Jonathan Schwartz made his pitch to financial services customers at an event in New York Tuesday, he provoked a lot of discussion among the analyst community."
Business,  Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. stock soared yesterday after the firm confirmed a collaboration with reality show guru Mark Burnett.
Business,"Europe #39;s top consumer electronics group Philips cut the forecast for its closely-watched semiconductor unit on Friday, saying it expects third quarter sales to be flat from the second rather than rising."
Business,"Philippine shares closed higher Friday for the fifth straight session, with the main index setting a new 53-month closing high on the country #39;s improving macroeconomic and corporate fundamentals."
Sci/Tech,"Square Enix, the world #39;s biggest maker of role-playing computer games, and rivals including Koei Co. are counting on the new consoles from Japan #39;s Sony Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec has announced that several of its firewalls and gateways are vulnerable to denial of service attacks, and has released firmware to fix them."
Sci/Tech,"A consortium of European companies, including Linux-distributor Mandrakesoft, has been awarded a three-year, \$8.6 million contract to boost security of the open-source Linux operating system, the companies said Thursday."
Sports,"Olympic time trial champion Tyler Hamilton has secured his gold after being cleared of any doping offense at the Athens Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday."
Sports,"The cars finally set to the track for the first official practice Friday for the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix, with seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher down the list."
Sports,"San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Adrian Beltre recorded three hits and two runs scored to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-6 victory over the San Diego Padres in the finale of a three-game series at Petco Park."
Sports,"After clinching another post-season trip, there were no high-fives or celebratory handshakes in the New York Yankees clubhouse. It was business as usual -- except for all the rookies dressed in Elvis outfits."
Sports,"Every week, the experts of FOX NFL Sunday will candidly reveal their observations and make their opinions known as they prepare for their top-rated pregame telecast - seen each Sunday at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT."
World,The brother of a British hostage being held in Iraq accused the United States on Thursday of sabotaging efforts to spare the man #39;s life.
World,India and Pakistan will aim to push forward the peace process between them at talks in New York on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
World,Friday #39;s European papers offer a distinctly cool reaction as the prospect of  quot;Turkey in Europe quot; appears to move one step closer.
World,"CANBERRA, Australia (Dow Jones): The Australian government said Friday it anticipates closer cooperation with Indonesia #39;s new president on combatting terrorism in the region."
World,"The African Union can quickly mobilise up to 5,000 troops to help end the looting and killing in western Sudan, but it needs hundreds of millions of dollars to deploy the force, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has said."
World,"On the third and final day of the ruling National Democratic Party conference in Cairo, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak emphasized economic liberalization and several dramatic new economic reforms, but didn #39;t address the demands of opposition groups."
Sports,"Helped by a laboratory #39;s blunder, Tyler Hamilton will be allowed to keep his Olympic cycling gold medal. The International Olympic Committee dropped its investigation Thursday into a blood test from the Summer "
World,THEY have been riven with terror as the world watches the plight of Ken Bigley. But yesterday his family came together to reach out to his captors with emotional pleas for mercy.
Business,"World News New York, Sep 24, : Sanjay Kumar, former CEO of New York-based software giant Computer Associates, has pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding investors by fudging records."
Business,"The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday upheld a \$12.1 million fine against Cingular Wireless, related to a two-year investigation into the cellular telephone company #39;s business practices."
Sci/Tech,"THE MOST popular purveyor of operating systems in the known world, Microsoft is set to gain PR points by issuing lawsuits against Hotmail spammers."
Sci/Tech,"A WEBSITE that promised a free iPod has been slammed as a sham by users, who are still waiting for their re-assuringly free kit to arrive."
Sports,"flied out for Carrara in the 7th. b popped out for D.Ross in the 7th. EIzturis (10), Werth (4). LOBLos Angeles 5, San Diego 7. 2BJHernandez (11), RaHernandez (20)."
Sports,"By Jack Encarnacao, Globe Correspondent  September 24, 2004. Over the course of the three-game series with the Yankees, which starts tonight, the Red Sox could clinch a wild-card playoff berth and climb closer "
World,Following recent reports indicating that North Korea may be preparing to test fire a missile intelligence agencies worldwide are keeping tabs on the latest information.
World,"Responding to the G4 nations #39; bid for expanded membership and their inclusion in the UN Security Council, the Handelsblatt in Dsseldorf stressed that those who want to make progress must join forces."
World,"A Chinese human rights activist who worked as a researcher for the New York Times has been detained on charges of leaking state secrets, said his lawyer on Friday."
Sci/Tech," The images coming out of the latest hostage crisis in Iraq  #151; capped by dramatic video of British captive Kenneth Bigley begging for his life  #151; have transfixed Britons, left governments looking helpless, and revived a classic dilemma about whether to negotiate with terrorists."
Business," Europe's top consumer electronics  group Philips cut the forecast for its closely watched  semiconductor unit on Friday, pointing to the predicted  slowdown of the sector's recovery."
Business,"Halliburton will restructure its Kellogg, Brown and Root subsidiary and may even sell the business should it continue to underperform rivals."
Business,Oil prices fall back to just above \$48 after the US government offers to loan crude to refiners.
Business,"World Investment Report 2004 released yesterday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicated that Morocco, Angola, Equitoria Guinea, Nigeria and Sudan have "
Business,"When Halliburton was awarded contracts worth more than \$12 billion for work in Iraq, critics said that the company was using its political connections to reap big profits."
Business,The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a proposal that will increase wholesale rates for SBC #39;s California service territory by 20 percent.
Sci/Tech," Nintendo Co. Ltd. struck the first blow in what is set to be an all out war with Sony Corp. for the lucrative handheld game console market, aggressively pricing its new dual screen model at  $149."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec Corp. has warned of a string of security holes in its Firewall/VPN Appliance and Gateway Security products, less than a month after its last firewall security problems."
Sports,"Tyler Hamilton will keep his title as an Olympics cycling champion, but he faces an uphill climb to restore his reputation and avoid a ban from his sport."
Sports,"Michael Jordan averaged 20 points and six rebounds for the Washington Wizards in the 2002-2003 season, the last time he suited up."
Sports,Erasmus James spent all of last season rehabbing a dislocated hip that threatened to end his playing career. He #39;s spent this year in a much better place: the quarterback #39;s face.
World,"Chinese research assistant in the Beijing bureau of The New York Times has been detained on suspicion of revealing state secrets. The research assistant, Zhao Yan, was detained on Sept."
World,"ROME, Sept 23 (AFP) - Italy sought on Thursday to play down the credibility of two claims about the murder of two Italian aid workers, both young women, taken hostage in Iraq but failed to ease gnawing anguish over their fate."
World,The NDP #39;s second annual conference will end today with Gamal Mubarak #39;s Policies Committee having consolidated its leadership of the ruling party.
Business,The company's upcoming earnings increases aren't exactly the stuff of investment dreams.
Sci/Tech,"Two storms have revived, with Hurricane Ivan lashing Louisiana again and Hurricane Jeanne appearing to head for, yes, Florida."
Sci/Tech,"Some of Antarctica's glaciers have accelerated their seaward march, suggesting that ocean levels might be irreversibly on the rise for centuries to come."
Sci/Tech,"A 32-year-old woman in Belgium has become the first woman ever to give birth after having ovarian tissue removed, frozen and then implanted back in her body."
World," Russia took its case for expanding the global war against terrorism to the United Nations, demanding the Security Council draw up a new list of terror suspects who would be subject to extradition."
World," Sudan condemned UN threats of sanctions against Khartoum, saying they would only undermine efforts to restore security in the devastated western region of Darfur."
World," Brazil has reached a deal with the U.N. atomic agency to allow inspections of its uranium enrichment plant that protect its nuclear technology, Brazil's ministry of science and technology said on Wednesday."
World," Chechnya's rebel leader said on Friday  that warlord Shamil Basayev would go on trial for the mass  hostage seizing at a Russian school that ended with more than  320 people being killed, half of them children."
Business," Adult entertainment company Playboy  Enterprises Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PLA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PLA.N</A> on Monday said it expects higher  profit in 2005 than in 2004, helped in part by gains at its  international television and online subscription businesses as  well as recent efforts to reduce debt."
World," Gunmen kidnapped two Egyptians during  the night in Baghdad, police said on Friday, as relatives of a  seized Briton, whose two colleagues have been beheaded, waited  for news on his fate."
World,The UN's refugee chief says Sudan should grant more autonomy to Darfur to try to end continuing violence.
World,"A South Korean company sold more than 100 tonnes of a nerve agent component to the North, South Korea says."
World,Japan will use weekend talks with North Korea to ask about reports the North is preparing a missile test.
World," Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi sees a bright future for Iraqi democracy, brushing aside skeptics who say elections set for January may be truncated or canceled altogether because of violence.    Defense Secretary Donald H..."
World," Legislation extending three popular middle class tax cuts for the rest of the decade sailed through Congress by lopsided votes in both the House and Senate, giving President Bush a major legislative victory on his signature economic issue, tax relief.    Many Democrats complained during debate Thursday that the majority Republicans who control Congress should have offset the lost revenue to keep the nation's soaring deficits from getting worse..."
World," In a vote with election year consequences, the House sought to assure that God's 50 year place in the Pledge of Allegiance will be safe from federal court challenges.    The bill, approved on a 247 173 vote Thursday, would prevent federal courts, including the Supreme Court, from ruling on whether the words ""under God"" should be stricken from the pledge..."
World," Cesar Izturis homered and Adrian Beltre had three hits for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who survived a shaky start by Kazuhisa Ishii and beat San Diego 9 6 on Thursday night to take a 1 1/2 game lead over San Francisco in the NL West.    San Francisco lost 7 3 to Houston..."
Sports," Cesar Izturis homered and Adrian Beltre had three hits for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who survived a shaky start by Kazuhisa Ishii and beat San Diego 9 6 on Thursday night to take a 1 1/2 game lead over San Francisco in the NL West."
Sports," Lance Berkman hit a three run homer off Dustin Hermanson in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros rallied from a late three run deficit for a 7 3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia plans to release next month a new smart phone with a built-in megapixel camera, as part of an effort to expand its product portfolio."
Sci/Tech,Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter are suggesting that the evolution of the early Universe was much slower than previously thought.
Sports, Mr. Raider is eager to hear cheers from the Black Hole one more time.
Sports, David Dellucci's two run double in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Texas Rangers complete a three game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 5 4 win in the American League at Arlington Thursday.
Sports, Tyrone Moss ran for 148 yards  and two touchdowns to lead fourth ranked Miami Florida to a  38 13 victory over Houston at Reliant Stadium.
Business," Oracle Corp  is likely to win clearance from the European Commission for its hostile takeover of rival software firm PeopleSoft Inc. , a source close to the situation said on Friday."
Business," Oracle Corp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> is likely to win  clearance from the European Commission for its hostile takeover  of rival software firm PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>, a source close  to the situation said on Friday."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 1.13 percent  to hit a five week closing low on Friday as worries about high  oil prices and uncertainty over the U.S. economic and market  outlook hit a broad range of stocks.
Business," American Financial Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AFG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AFG.N</A>  said on Monday its property and casualty insurance unit  received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer's office concerning legal malpractice insurance."
Business,The former CEO of Computer Associates pleaded not guilty to federal securities fraud and other charges yesterday in a multibillion-dollar accounting scandal at the business software maker.
Business,"In a strategic move that demonstrates how Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSO) soared to success in the first place, the company has entered into agreements with Mark Burnett and an affiliated entity."
Business,"It looks like the US billionaires club isn #39;t quite as exclusive as it once was. The country now has 313 billionaires, the largest number ever and a huge jump over the 262 counted last year, according to Forbes magazine."
Business,Bank of America Corp. confirmed yesterday it will locate its wealth management division in Boston and said it will move about 100 high-level jobs here.
Sci/Tech,"  A newly discovered fossil might be the remains of one of the first stealth hunters, a swimming dinosaur that could use its long neck to sneak up on prey and strike without warning."
Sports,He is credited with victory. Which always begs the question of how the losers are supposed to feel. Are they sinners ... heathens ... infidels? Inadequate at prayer? Or just lacking in defense?
Sports,"Former Hampton schoolboy Paul Casey played a crucial role in Europe #39;s biggest ever Ryder Cup win last weekend even though he lost one of his two matches, writes Tony Flood."
Sports,Despite not getting a decision starting pitcher Park Chan-ho contributed to the Texas Rangers stirring 5-4 win Thursday that clinched a three-game series sweep of the Oakland As and moved 
Sports,Matt Kenseth was becoming irritated as he leaned against the inside wall of his hauler. Cant we talk about something else? he asked.
Sports,"It #39;s been a week without progress in the NHL lockout. So far, there have been no overtures from the league or the players to resume talks to save a season that is already starting to slip away."
World,"Japan will use weekend talks with North Korea to ask about reports the North has been preparing a missile test. US and South Korean intelligence has picked up signs a test may be planned, though Japan #39;s Prime "
Business,NEW YORKWorld oil prices rose yesterday as concerns over a supply shortage after Hurricane Ivan persisted despite news the United States will lend some oil from its reserves to refineries to make up for lost production.
Business,"BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhuaent) -- Premier Wen Jiabao is now in Moscow with a mission to secure more power supply from Russia to satisfy China #39;s booming demand for oil and gas."
Business,"Federal regulators, who are ordering Fannie Mae to take prompt action to remedy what they say are serious accounting problems, also have raised the possibility of removing top managers of the giant mortgage finance company."
Business,"There are now 313 US billionaires, the most ever and a huge jump over last year #39;s 262, according to Forbes magazine, which yesterday released its annual ranking of the 400 richest Americans."
Business,"Oracle Corp (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) is likely to win clearance from the European Commission for its hostile takeover of rival software firm PeopleSoft Inc."
Sci/Tech,"But, if the digital music player becomes as ubiquitous as the VCR, at least there won #39;t be thousands of us forever cursing:  #39;I bought a bloody Sony."
Sci/Tech,"A consortium including Mandrakesoft, the Paris-based Linux seller that recently exited bankruptcy protection, has won a three-year contract worth 7m to improve Linux security."
Sports,"THE GAZETTE. Cyclist Tyler Hamilton gets to keep his Olympic gold medal because his backup blood sample was ruined in a botched lab procedure, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday."
Sports,"Jimmy Rollins homered in the 10th inning, helping Philadelphia complete a three-game sweep of Florida with a 9-8 victory Thursday night."
World,"The purported execution of the two women, both aid workers abducted more than two weeks ago in Baghdad along with two Iraqi colleagues, caused consternation in Italy, with Italian TV and radio running special bulletins through the night."
World,The fomer director of the Iraqi war crimes tribunal said that interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi has taken over the court and could rush forward 
World," Airbus has withdrawn its challenge to a European Union antitrust ruling against Microsoft Corp. only days after the aircraft maker's intervention became public, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources."
Sci/Tech,Students have developed a web-based tool which can automatically spot and update broken weblinks.
World," John Kerry says President Bush ""failed to tell the truth"" about Iraq and ""misled the American people,"" but that's as far as he seems willing to take it. He stops just short of the ""l word""  #151; liar."
World," Iraqi interim government leader Iyad Allawi took center stage in the US presidential campaign, with incumbent George W. Bush seeking a boost from his visit and Democratic challenger John Kerry charging the Bush administration was in  quot;disarray quot; over Iraq."
Business,"  LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Advertising spending will grow  robustly in 2005 despite the absence of events like the  Olympics, media buying agencies Universal McCann and Zenith  Optimedia said on Monday as they raised their forecasts."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. said on Friday it  would launch the latest version of its blockbuster racing game  software ""Gran Turismo"" in December in a potentially strong  boost for holiday sales of its PlayStation 2 console."
World," Japan will seek an explanation at weekend  talks with North Korea on activity indicating Pyongyang may be  preparing a missile test, although Tokyo does not think a  launch is imminent, Japan's top government spokesman said."
Sports,Earlier this week it emerged that Hamilton had failed two separate doping tests at the Athens Olympics and at this month #39;s Tour of Spain.
World,Indonesian prosecutors plan to file charges against detained cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir next week.
World,"JAPAN N. Korea missile said poised for launch TOKYO -- The United States and Japan have detected signs that North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile capable of reaching almost anywhere in Japan, Japanese and US government sources said yesterday. The preparations were detected after the reclusive communist state declined to participate in a fourth round of six-party ..."
World,"  Under cover of heavy fog, a trio of Palestinian gunmen slipped into an isolated Israeli Army outpost in the Gaza Strip before dawn yesterday, killing three Israeli soldiers before being shot dead by troops."
World,"  Representatives of the Anglican Church who toured Israel and the West Bank this week are recommending that the church withdraw investments from Israel to pressure the country to ease the ''draconian conditions quot; imposed on the Palestinians, a church official said yesterday."
World,"  Around the corner from a road on which bloated corpses of cows and pigs floated in rivers of mud, James Louis sat on a mound of dirt, selling plastic sandals scavenged from the dead."
World,"  Meeting in Nigeria four years ago, African leaders set a goal that 60 percent of children and pregnant women in malaria affected areas around the continent would be sleeping under bed nets by the end of 2005."
Business,"Wednesday #39;s disclosure that government regulators have raised safety and soundness questions about mortgage-finance giant Fannie Mae has given new ammunition to critics of the company and its sister firm, Freddie Mac."
Business,Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates must be bored of leading the pack on the Forbes list of richest Americans. Gates continues to be the richest man in America for the 11 th consecutive year.
Sports,"Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton will keep his gold medal because of a laboratory error, but the Marblehead cyclist still may face a two-year ban for blood doping after another positive test this month."
Sports,The sport #39;s one-time bad boy returns to action in China this weekend after 12 months away with a new attitude and renewed hunger.
Sports,NAGOYA-A second weekend baseball strike was averted Thursday after team owners conceded to players #39; demands and ended the often-nasty labor dispute.
Business,Cadbury Schweppes has warned that its full year results will be at the lower end of its expectations. The world #39;s biggest confectioner said that wet weather had held back sales of soft drinks in France and Spain.
Sci/Tech,"Sci/Tech News, America Online, the largest Internet service provider, said it would stop using Microsoft #39;s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Sender ID technology to filter unwanted e-mail being sent to its millions of members, and instead embrace an open-source friendly "
Sci/Tech,"Linux is expected to make steady gains over the next few years on the desktop PCs of small businesses, according to a new report. The report, released on Monday by The Yankee Group, says Linux has minimal "
Sci/Tech,"Iran has become the latest country to edge towards ditching the ubiquitous Microsoft computer operating system in favor of the open-source Linux solution, even if its refusal to abide "
Sci/Tech,"Symantec has released firmware fixes for a string of critical security holes in its firewall/VPN and Gateway Security products which could be exploited to cause a denial of service, identify "
Sports, Tommy Maddox can only stand on the sideline and watch Sunday as Steelers rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger runs the offense Maddox expected to run in Miami. Throws the passes Maddox expected to throw. Leads the team Maddox expected to lead.
Sports,Lleyton Hewitt ruthlessly disposed of Moroccan Mehdi Tahiri in their Davis Cup relegation tie at Perth #39;s Royal Kings Park to become Australia #39;s most successful singles player.
Sports, Hideki Matsui singled in the eighth inning for his only hit on Thursday as the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7 3 to clinch a playoff spot for the 10th season in a row.
Sports,"To paraphrase an old saying, when you keep going back to the bullpen, eventually it #39;s going to come up dry. That #39;s what happened to the Red Sox on Thursday night, when "
World,"Russia is calling for a crackdown on terrorists who seek political asylum to avoid prosecution, including the speedy extradition of terror suspects."
Sports,"Maybe now's the time for Papa Jack to break out his signature T-shirts, emblazoned with his rally cry:  quot;Somebody gotta pay. quot;"
Sports,"It won't be long before speculation of Charlie Weis's future employment will begin trickling out. He is a fascinating figure -- an offensive coordinator who has worked for Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick, the guy who took Tom Brady to two Super Bowls in three years. Weis had stomach surgery and nearly lost his life in the summer ..."
Sports,"Rarely have the Red Sox made a more ceremonial roster move than the one they made yesterday in activating Ellis Burks from the disabled list. The move gave Burks and Sox fans a chance to bid each other farewell before he retires after the season. Burks, 40, launched his prolific, 17-year career in the majors with the Sox in 1987."
Sports,"Yankees righthander Kevin Brown had the pins removed from his broken left hand, and will throw a bullpen session today."
Sports,"When Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada smacked Derek Lowe's 2-and-2 delivery over the left-field wall in the fifth inning last night for a three-run home run, Lowe stared at the ground and nodded. Up to that point, he had staged a battle with Orioles hitters that went back-and-forth through four innings -- one that appeared primed to go much longer."
Sports,"After the 2001 season, Curtis Leskanic had surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear on his right shoulder -- one season after the veteran reliever had been named the Milwaukee Brewers' Newcomer of the Year. The righthander did not pitch in the major leagues in 2002, after aggravating the shoulder at the Double A level."
Sports,"Derek Jeter hit a leadoff home run, Jon Lieber pitched into the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees clinched their 10th consecutive trip to the postseason with a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays yesterday at Yankee Stadium."
Sports,"CLEVELAND (2-0) vs. NY GIANTS (1-1) When/where: Sunday, 1 p.m., at East Rutherford, N.J. TV: Ch. 4. Last season: Did not meet. Comments: Coming off an impressive performance in which he threw for 232 yards and a touchdown in a 20-14 Giants win over the Redskins, quarterback Kurt Warner will try to add to his comfort level against the injury-depleted ..."
Sports,"As bruising and violent as most Sundays are around the NFL, it's hard to top last week's for physical pain."
Sports,"Months away from the time of the season when it is considered admirable to give and not receive, we are locked into a pattern of generosity. Mostly because the teams that are getting the points just aren't worth supporting. Of course, giving points is always a risky proposition early in the season as you try to assess teams; consider last ..."
Sports,"Pro Bowl linebacker LaVar Arrington underwent arthroscopic surgery in his right knee for a lateral meniscus tear yesterday and will probably be out 2-4 weeks, leaving the Washington Redskins, the league's top-ranked defense, without one of its most dangerous players."
Sports,"Dennis Rodman is thinking about a comeback, and the Denver Nuggets are giving him a shot. The 43-year-old former NBA rebounding champion briefly participated in a pickup game at the Nuggets' facility earlier this week but had to cut short the workout because of an ingrown toenail. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe told Rodman he was welcome to return once the ..."
Sports,A 3-0 start is not necessarily indicative of how a team's season will play out. But Northeast-10 Conference opponents beware: Merrimack is no fluke.
Sports,"HARVARD (1-0) vs. BROWN (1-0) When/where: Tomorrow, noon, at Providence. TV/radio: YES, WWZN (1510 AM), WHRB (95.3 FM). Last season: Harvard won, 52-14. Comments: Harvard has an overwhelming lead in the all-time series, 73-28-2, and has won the last four meetings. The Crimson crushed Holy Cross last weekend, 35-0. Sophomore RB Clifton Dawson led the attack, rushing for 184 yards ..."
Sports,Three plays. That's been the sum total of Larry Lester's contribution to Boston College's 3-0 start. Lester was shelved for the first two games of the season when he partially tore his left posterior cruciate ligament on the first play of BC's first preseason scrimmage. He returned to the field for last week's 27-7 victory over Big East foe Connecticut.
Sports,"Just when Vijay Singh thinks he can't play better, he does. Just when it seems he can't do much more during his Tiger Woods-like season, he does that, too."
Sports,A good subplot can be one of the most intriguing parts of a sports story. Sammy Sosa chasing Mark McGwire while the Cardinals chased the Cubs. Shaq and Kobe feuding while the Lakers ran off three consecutive championships.
Sports,Alonso thirteenth and Villeneuve fifteenth following a busy opening day at the Shanghai cirucit.
Business,Bank of America Corp. confirmed yesterday it will locate its wealth management division in Boston and said it will move about 100 high-level jobs here.
Business,"The Residences at Battery Wharf have not yet been built. But even though the formal sales campaign does not begin until next week, 14 of the 104 luxury condos on the former Bay State Lobster site in the North End are already sold."
Business,"In an unusual deal with the nation's most powerful public pension fund, Putnam Investments yesterday pledged new disclosures and other protections intended to win back the trust -- and business -- of investors who fled the beleaguered firm after its market-timing fraud case last year."
Business,"General Electric Co. yesterday agreed to a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused the company of failing to provide shareholders with enough information about the retirement perks provided to former chief executive Jack Welch."
Business,"Those of us who lead regular lives, who live in regular houses, not mansions, who drive Tauruses, not Jaguars, can at least take some satisfaction in watching the super-rich spit at each other over their toys."
Business,  Oil prices inched closer to  $50 a barrel yesterday even as the Bush administration offered to tap the nation's emergency stockpile of crude on behalf of refiners whose supply was disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"Facing persistent speculation that MCI Inc. is positioning itself for a sale, the telecommunications company's chief executive, Michael D. Capellas, insisted yesterday he has ''no intention quot; of breaking the company into pieces that could attract several buyers."
Business,"  Halliburton Co. said yesterday that it is restructuring its troubled engineering and construction subsidiary, KBR, and would consider selling or spinning it off should the division's stock performance fail to improve once asbestos litigation is resolved."
Business,"  Federal Reserve policy makers suggested ''significant quot; increases in short term interest rates probably would be needed to keep inflation from becoming a problem, according to minutes of their August meeting that were released yesterday."
Business,"Half of the sales staff at the Bayside Expo  amp; Executive Conference Center, a private meeting hall on the Dorchester waterfront, got pink slips last week, leaving the center with just two employees in charge of generating business."
Business,  Federal regulators have raised the possibility of removing the management of mortgage giant Fannie Mae after finding accounting problems they described yesterday as more serious than those that brought the ouster of top executives at rival Freddie Mac .
Business," Swiss Re led European shares lower on Friday, but Dutch conglomerate Philips helped limit market losses as a chip sales warning was not as bad as feared."
Business, Europe's top consumer electronics group Philips cut the forecast for its closely watched chip unit on Friday and predicted a significant slowdown for the semiconductor industry next year.
Sci/Tech,A couple of weeks ago there was a big announcement in the computing world: Linux Standard Base 2.0 was released. Huh? you might ask.
World,"Japan will seek an explanation at weekend talks with North Korea on activity indicating Pyongyang may be preparing a missile test, although Tokyo does not think a launch is imminent, Japan #39;s top government spokesman said."
World,"By the end of August 2004, a total of 106 Chinese mainland enterprises had been listed on stockmarkets outside the mainland, an official from China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said here Friday."
World,Prime Minister John Howard has accused Labor of holding up the release of new anti-terrorism advertisements urging Australians to be more safety conscious on public transport.
Business," Airbus has withdrawn its challenge to  a European Union antitrust ruling against Microsoft Corp. only  days after the aircraft maker's intervention became public, the  Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources."
Business," Shares of Wyeth <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WYE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WYE.N</A> and Pfizer  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> fell on Monday after Merrill Lynch downgraded the  drugmakers and U.K. regulators issued tougher warnings on the  type of popular depression drugs sold by the companies."
Business," The dollar rose on Monday in a  retracement from last week's steep losses, but dealers said the  bias toward a weaker greenback remained intact."
Business,"Cadbury Schweppes Plc, the maker of 7Up and Dr Pepper, said 2004 earnings will be at the low end of forecasts as demand in the US and Europe stagnates, days after Coca-Cola Co."
Sci/Tech,"ORACLE has extended its hostile bid for PeopleSoft for the 12th time, pushing the tender offer through to October 8. Oracle said in a press release that about 23."
Sci/Tech, Carmakers presented new age automobiles at the Paris car show on Thursday that could give much hyped fuel cells a run for their money in the coming market for vehicles that do less damage to the environment.
Sports,"The morning after the night before was not quite so successful for Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie and overnight leader, Ireland #39;s Graeme McDowell."
Sports,"By the time the Blue Jays arrive home following the longest road trip of the year, next weekend #39;s season-ending three games against the Yankees will likely amount to nothing more important than exhibitions in late March."
Sports,The Los Angeles Dodgers #39; struggle to hold off San Francisco in the National League West is nothing compared to the individual trial of star first baseman Shawn Green.
Sports,"This is the game, Brigham Young #39;s offense vows, the running game actually will make a positive contribution.  quot;We feel confident, quot; said left tackle Eddie Keele."
Sports,It wouldnt have been a proper ending to the Phillies wacky season at Pro Player Stadium without the teams swapping leads like playing cards and going an extra inning to figure out the winner.
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. said on Friday it would launch the latest version of its blockbuster racing game software ""Gran Turismo"" in December in a potentially strong boost for holiday sales of its PlayStation 2 console."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp is likely to win clearance from the European Commission for its hostile  #36;7.7 billion takeover of rival software firm PeopleSoft Inc., a source close to the situation said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Site offer</strong> Including the Nokia 6310i and HP iPAQ h5550
Business," Oracle Corp is likely to win clearance  from the European Commission for its hostile  $7.7 billion  takeover of rival software firm PeopleSoft Inc., a source close  to the situation said on Friday."
Business,"The future of the economy looks strong for San Diego County but less promising for the nation as a whole, according to two economic reports released yesterday."
Business,"California #39;s Public Utilities Commission yesterday fined Cingular Wireless a record \$12 million for violating state law by failing to tell customers that its network was overburdened, then "
Sci/Tech,Electronics giant Sony has reversed its position on the formats playable by its range of digital music players. The company has announced its new devices will now be able to play music tracks in the MP3 format 
Sci/Tech,"With the countdown at T-minus five days and counting, SpaceDev founder Jim Benson says his small Poway company is ready to usher in a new era in space exploration."
Sports,"FARMINGTON, United States : Vijay Singh, showing no signs that a week off has slowed him down, shot an eight-under-par 64 to take a three-stroke lead in the weather-disrupted 4.2 million-dollar PGA Tour event here."
Sports,"One in an occasional series about the Boston Red Sox and their 86-year quest to win it all. BOSTON - It comes up just shy of bloodcurdling, but this one man, this one sports-radio czar, has "
Sports,"Not by decree but by unanimous approval, the Yankees moved on yesterday, all but ignoring the postseason position they had just secured."
Sports,Japan #39;s baseball players are likely to decide not to strike again with club representatives set to accept their demand to allow a new league team from next season.
World,"Five mortars have exploded near the Italian embassy in Baghdad, wounding two Iraqi women and damaging homes, an Iraqi neighbour whose building was hit says."
World," Two Egyptian employees of a mobile phone company were seized when gunmen stormed into their Baghdad office, the latest in a series of kidnappings in the country."
Business," U.S. economic growth is expected to  slow in 2005 due to rising interest rates and high crude oil  prices, according to a forecast of participants at a Federal  Reserve Bank of Chicago conference released on Monday."
Business,"In a sign of persistent weakness in the US economy, a widely watched measure of business activity declined in August for the third consecutive month."
Business,"Bill Gates remains keeper of top berth, while Waltons sweep list #39;s fourth through eighth spots. By Madlen Read. NEW YORK -- It looks like the US billionaire #39;s club isn #39;t quite as exclusive as before."
Business,"MGM, the beleaguered Hollywood studio currently being acquired by a consortium of buyers led by Sony Pictures, will continue to co-produce movies as a private company once the takeover is complete."
Business,"The world #39;s biggest confectioner, Cadbury Schweppes, says its full-year results will be at the lower end of target ranges after a wet summer hit soft drinks sales in Europe."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists on Thursday announced the fossil discovery of a very odd creature that swam the oceans 230 million years ago. It looked sort of like a dinosaur, but actually was another type of reptile."
Sci/Tech,"A critical weakness found in many Microsoft programs looks like it is about to be exploited by virus writers. The bug only came to light last week, but code is now circulating that could be used to attack vulnerable machines."
Sports,Japan #39;s weekend baseball games will go ahead after club owners averted a second players #39; strike by promising to add a new team next season.
World,"UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says he supports Russia #39;s call for the United Nations Security Council to compose a list of wanted terrorists, in a resolution that would ease the extradition "
Business,"PARIS The chief executive of Boeing, Harry Stonecipher, insisted Thursday that he was trying to prevent a trans-Atlantic dispute over subsidies for Airbus by demanding an end to government aid programs for the rival aircraft manufacturer."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has fired another broadside against the spammers with nine new lawsuits against companies that send illegal unsolicited email to Hotmail accounts.
Sci/Tech,FreeiPods.com is a service that offers users free iPod music players if they sign up for promotions and refer users to the services.
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. PERTH, Australia -- Fairytales didn #39;t come true for a badly-outclassed Morocco as Australia raced to 2-0 lead "
Sports,Great Britain #39;s stormy recent Davis Cup history continued today with bad weather delaying their World Group play-off against Austria in Portschach.
World,Desperate but unanswered pleas to release a British hostage threatened with death in Iraq have taken their toll on his family and put pressure on UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Business,The chief executive of Boeing Co. says his efforts to end government aid programs for rival aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS are intended to head off a wider trans-Atlantic dispute over subsidies that could end up at the World Trade Organization.
Business,Confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes today said it was expecting full-year profits towards the lower end of hopes after a difficult summer for its European drinks business.
Sports,"London, September 24: Having defied all predictions, West Indies will seek to clinch their first major title in over two decades when they take on an equally determined England in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday."
Business," Wall Street was expected to start little  changed on Friday as investors continue to fret over the impact  of high oil prices on earnings, while Boeing <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> will be  eyed after it reiterated its earnings forecast."
Business, President Vladimir Putin gave his  blessing on Friday for state energy firms to bid for oil major  YUKOS' assets if bailiffs put them up for sale to recover a  huge back tax bill.
Business,"Russian President Vladimir Putin throws a question mark over the future of Yukos, saying state-owned companies should be allowed to buy the oil firm's assets."
Business,President Vladimir Putin gave his blessing on Friday for state energy firms to bid for oil major YUKOS #39; assets if bailiffs put them up for sale to recover a huge back-tax bill.
Business,MUMBAI: She may be about to serve a five month jail sentence for having indulged in insider trading but that is not stopping Amercian media icon Martha Stewart from innovating for the future.
Business,AIRBUS is close to ending the increasingly fevered speculation over whether it will launch a new aircraft in direct competition to the new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner.
Business,"Cadbury Schweppes Plc, the maker of 7Up and Dr Pepper, said 2004 earnings will be at the low end of forecasts as demand in the US and Europe stagnates, days after Coca-Cola Co."
Sci/Tech,"A number of massive glaciers in the West Antarctic are sliding into the ocean at an accelerating rate and raising sea levels, according to new data released Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Like many others, I was completely screwed by the FreeiPods.com scheme ( quot;IPod Promoters Feel the Heat, quot; Sept. 23, 2004)."
World," South African President Thabo Mbeki wrapped up a four day peace making trip to the Ivory Coast, saying that all parties in the divided west African nation have agreed to four proposals including key political reforms to put the country "
Sci/Tech," The European Commission is still in talks with Oracle Corp  over its plan to take over rival software firm PeopleSoft Inc. , but aims to take a decision before the end of October, a Commission spokeswoman said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Security experts warn that virus writers could be preparing to create havoc using a bug in the way that Windows handles images.
Sports,"Juventus came back from an early deficit to beat Lazio 2-1 Sunday and restore its four-point lead in the Italian league. By Paco Serinelli, AFP."
World, The Sri Lankan government said a wave of killings blamed on Tamil Tiger rebels was undermining confidence in the peace process which has been stalled since April 2003.
Sports,"The great big fat bullies from across the playground enter the FA Cup arena at the third round stage, for which the draw was made yesterday (December 5)."
World," A Palestinian mortar bomb slammed into a  house in a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip on Friday,  killing a woman and fueling settler anger over Prime Minister  Ariel Sharon's plan to pull Israelis out of the area."
World," Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, a  leading candidate in Ukraine's presidential election, was taken  to hospital on Friday after a protester threw an egg at him in  nationalist western Ukraine, reporters said."
World," A journalist posing as a workman entered  a private area of Queen Elizabeth's official Scottish residence  in the latest breach of royal security, the newspaper behind  the stunt said on Friday."
World,Waters begin to recede but aid agencies in Haiti struggle to bring supplies to people hit by tropical storm Jeanne.
World,BAR's Anthony Davidson and Jenson Button set the pace at the first Chinese Grand Prix.
World,"Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev must be tried over the Beslan massacre, rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov says."
World,"Halliburton will restructure and may even sell  its controversial KBR subsidiary, which is mired in overcharging scandals in Iraq. "
Sci/Tech,"HSBC is the first big bank to commit to going carbon neutral as it seeks to reduce its environmental impact. Starting in 2005, it will plant trees, reduce energy use, buy green electricity and trade carbon credits to cut carbon dioxode flows."
World,"With one swing of the bat, Lance Berkman revived the Houston Astros' playoff hopes - and gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a much-needed reprieve. Berkman hit a three-run homer off Dustin Hermanson, highlighting a five-run ninth inning that sent Houston to a 7-3 win over San Francisco on Thursday night..."
Business,"Aircraft fuel workers at London #39;s Heathrow Airport, one the busiest international airports in the world, started a 48-hour walkout over a pay hike row Friday."
Sci/Tech,"AS WE PREDICTED last week after a weekend free time, hackers have come up with a method of exploiting the latest hole in Microsoft Windows."
Sci/Tech,Web portal Yahoo and media agency OMD unveiled the findings of an Internet Deprivation Study examining consumers #39; media habits and their emotional connection to the internet.
Sports,Players have missed games for silly reasons. Just look at a few days off earned by the Cubs. Kicking an electric fan in the dugout -- Cubs reliever Kyle Farnsworth was lost for 22 games.
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  swept into the semi finals of the China Open on Friday when  opponent Jelena Jankovic retired hurt in the first set with an  ankle injury.
Sports,"Aggadan beat Personal Touch by three-quarters of a length to win yesterday's \$60,000 allowance feature for older horses at Belmont Park."
Sports,"Pro baseball: New York Yankees vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park, 7 p.m. College field hockey: Fairfield at Sacred Heart, 4 p.m.; Castleton St. at Becker, 4 p.m.; UMBC at Maine, 5 p.m.; Providence at UNH, 7 p.m."
Sports,The Renault F1 Teams latest signing was invited to the official FIA Press Conference this afternoon.
Sports,The Renault F1 Teams Spanish ace was a guest at todays FIA Press Conference. Here are the best bits
Business," Personal finance software programs are the computer industry's version of veggies: Everyone knows they're good for you, but it's just hard to get anyone excited about them."
Business, There's a new tier of retailers hawking officewear to young professionals.
Business," The European Commission is still in  talks with Oracle Corp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> over its plan to take over  rival software firm PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>, but aims to take  a decision before the end of October, a Commission spokeswoman  said on Friday."
Business," The dollar drifted within recent ranges  against the euro on Friday, while moving away from a five week  high versus the yen, as investors remained uncertain about the  near term outlook for the U.S. economy amid high oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"Antarctic glaciers are moving faster as they melt, bringing more ice into the oceans and causing sea levels to rise, according to a new study. By Stephen Leahy."
Sci/Tech,Scientists turn embryonic stem cells into retinal cells for the first time. The groundbreaking work could be tested to treat human blindness in two years if all goes well. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,"Teaching online isn't unusual, but professors are taking advantage of Linden Lab's 3-D metaverse to shape meeting spaces to their needs and provide an added dimension to learning. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,Gina Lynn discovers remote (how shall we say this?) 'interaction' technology with the Sinulator and finds herself on the cutting edge of cybersex.
Sci/Tech,"The Forgotten plays by all the rules expected from paranormal thrillers to deliver a nice punch, hold the melodrama. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,"Patagonia, a seller of outdoor equipment, says it wouldn't have a business if the wilderness were paved over. So the company launches a voter-education initiative on its website to support environment-friendly candidates. By Louise Witt."
Sci/Tech,"In a breakthrough that doctors say gives hope to many women who've become infertile after cancer treatments, a woman who received an ovarian tissue transplant gives birth to a healthy baby girl."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to stem dialup modem fraud, Ireland blocks phone calls to 13 locations, including several South Pacific islands and the entire nation of Mauritania. Operators must verify numbers dialed to these locations before connecting the calls."
Business,"The House and Senate last night overwhelmingly voted to extend three tax cuts aimed at the middle class along with a bevy of business-tax breaks, sending President Bush a "
Business,"Halliburton said it will restructure and may even sell its Kellogg, Brown and Root subsidiary, the business at the root of recent controversy."
Business,"Business India Los Angeles, Sep 24 : After months of wrangling, a consortium led by Sony Corp has signed a definitive deal to buy the famous Hollywood studio MGM, Xinhua reports."
Business,"The Bay Area #39;s super rich had mixed financial results over the past year with the exception of Google #39;s top executives, whose wealth soared thanks to their company #39;s recent initial public offering."
Business,"Struggling Italian airline Alitalia is set to seek one of three domestic partners to help it claw backmarket share, Alitalia #39;s Chairman and CEO Gianfranco Cimoli said on Thursday."
Sports,Anthony Davidson has stolen the limelight from Formula One #39;s race drivers by setting the benchmark in both practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Sports,"Although ESPN #39;s new movie, Hustle, is based on the Dowd Report, which documented Pete Rose #39;s gambling habits and led to his ban from baseball, former Rose associate Paul Janszen says there are some things the movie doesn #39;t get right."
Sports,Japan #39;s professional baseball players averted a second strike this weekend after team representatives softened their stance Thursday and agreed with management that a club may be added next season.
World,Floodwaters in Haiti are starting to recede as aid agencies struggle to bring relief to thousands of people in the wake of tropical storm Jeanne.
World,The Iraqi kidnapping business continued unabated today with the abduction of two Egyptians in Baghdad. There was still no word of the fate of Briton Ken Bigley - or two Italian women whom websites claim have been beheaded.
World,"A top Indian nuclear scientist and the scientific mastermind behind the country #39;s first atomic test, has died in the western city of Bombay (Mumbai)."
World,"Indonesian police say they have a fifth person in custody, who is believed to be linked to the bombing of Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta."
Business, Shares of Wyeth  and Pfizer Inc.  fell on Monday after Merrill Lynch downgraded the drugmakers and U.K. regulators issued tougher warnings on the type of popular depression drugs sold by the companies.
Business,"On Wednesday, former CEO of the US biggest software maker Computer Associate Sanjay Kumar was charged in the indictment for securities fraud in the company."
Business,"A closely watched gauge of future business activity fell in August for a third consecutive month, evidence that companies and consumers continue to navigate an uncertain economic climate."
Business,"Alitalia SpA said eight of its nine biggest unions agreed to a plan to split Italy #39;s biggest airline in two, enabling the carrier to receive a loan to stay in business."
Sci/Tech,The remains of a 230-million-old marine reptile with fangs and a long neck have been unearthed in southeast China. The creature #39;s 1.7m-long neck was almost twice as long as its trunk which measured less than one metre in length.
Sci/Tech,"Well, if you haven #39;t patched your PC yet, now is the time. A sample program hit the Internet on Wednesday, showing by example how malicious coders could compromise Windows computers by using a flaw in the "
Sci/Tech,"Last year, only the highest-end Power Macs were dual-processor. Now, all Power Macs are, including the entry-level 1.8-GHz model. The 2.5-GHz G5 processors use a new heat-pipe system "
Sci/Tech,"The Beatles are asking \$15mn for six months #39; exclusive rights to sell their catalogue online, according to a News.com report. If true, such a high premium would almost certainly price the world #39;s biggest selling "
Sports,Liverpool Football Club may receive its third offer of investment in six months after a Hollywood producer said he is considering a bid for English soccer #39;s most successful team.
Sci/Tech,"A newly discovered fossil might be the remains of one of the first stealth hunters, a swimming dinosaur that could use its long neck to sneak up on prey and strike without warning."
Sci/Tech," San Francisco Internet search company LookSmart has bought Furl.net, a small Massachusetts Web site that allows users to save and share bookmarks and copies of Web pages."
World,"GUNMEN stormed a mobile phone company office in Baghdad and seized two Egyptian employees, Government officials said today. The kidnapping happened last night in the upscale Harthiya neighborhood, said Interior "
World,"Chechnya #39;s rebel leader said on Friday that warlord Shamil Basayev would go on trial for the mass hostage-seizing at a Russian school that ended with more than 320 people being killed, half of them children."
World,"South Korea and US intelligence sources have detected unusual activity in North Korea believed linked to possible preparation for a missile test, the Ministry of National Defense said yesterday."
World,"KHARTOUM, Sep 23, 2004 (SUNA) -- The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nagib Al-Khair Abdul-Wahab, photo has expressed appreciation of the Sudanese government and people to the stance of China in support of Sudan in the Security Council."
Business,"US Airways will ask a bankruptcy court judge to impose emergency pay cuts of 23 percent on its major unions, according to a newspaper report late on Thursday."
Business," U.S. stocks looked set for little  change at the open on Friday as losses in previous sessions  were seen leveling off, but high oil prices and their possible  effect on corporate profits and consumer spending remain a  worry for investors."
Sci/Tech,"NASA crews Thursday shipped to California the first bits of recovered scientific data from the Genesis probe crash in Utah #39;s west desert earlier this month, according to a NASA news release."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp is suing a company it claims provides so-called  quot;bulletproof quot; web hosting to spammers. A company attorney said it is the first time anybody has been sued for allegedly providing spam  quot;support services quot;.
Sci/Tech,"Bill Thompson grew up on John, Paul, George and Ringo and bought all their records. Now he #39;d like them to give something back."
Sci/Tech,"The evolution of the universe may have been much slower than previously thought, British scientists have revealed. A team of scientists lead by Dr."
Sports,"Still reeling from the news they are to lose their top striker for the news, Birmingham City could also find themselves involved in a wage dispute with Mikael Forssell #39;s employers Chelsea."
Sports,"He had a solid script, he says, and a total lack of personal expertise with its subject matter, which he says saved him  quot;a lot of time."
Sports,"Millionaire building tycoon Steve Morgan still wants to buy into Liverpool despite fresh speculation of US interest in the club. Morgan, the clubs third largest shareholder, was "
Sports,African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto #39;o Fils has found his scoring touch with two goals in Barcelona #39;s 4-1 win over Real Zaragoza on Thursday.
World,"Bodies, dirty water spreading disease. Medical supplies have started to run out and panicked residents are fighting for provisions."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Iran on Friday to heed the demands of the UN nuclear watchdog after Tehran defied the United Nations by going ahead with its uranium enrichment programme.
World," A journalist posing as a workman managed to breach security at Queen Elizabeth #39;s official residence in Scotland, less than two weeks after an intruder climbed onto Buckingham Palace in London, police said on Friday."
World,Eminent physicist and doyen of India #39;s nuclear program Raja Ramanna died Friday morning at the age of 79 in a hospital in Mumbai in west India following an intestinal problem.
Business," Airbus <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EAD.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EAD.PA</A> has withdrawn a filing  which gave support for Microsoft <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> in an antitrust case  before the European Union's Court of First Instance, a source  close to the situation said on Friday."
Business, President Vladimir Putin gave his  blessing on Friday for Russian state energy firms to bid for  oil major YUKOS's assets if bailiffs put them up for sale to  recover a huge back tax bill.
Business," ID Biomedical Corp.   signed a 10 year U.S. distribution deal for its Fluviral drug that could reap sales of  #36;2.3 billion and help U.S. authorities fill a flu vaccine shortage, the company said on Monday."
Business,"LONDON, September 24 (newratings.com) - Vladimir Putin has denied speculations about the government #39;s plans to re-nationalize the beleaguered oil giant, OAO Yukos Oil Company (YUSA."
Business,"Houston #39;s Halliburton is considering selling its KBR unit, the object of numerous investigations, persistent losses and ongoing bankruptcy."
Business,"Airbus (EAD.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) has withdrawn a filing which gave support for Microsoft (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) in an antitrust case before the European Union #39;s Court of First Instance, a source close to the "
Sci/Tech, The first solar wind samples recovered from the crashed Genesis space capsule have been sent to researchers in California.
Sports,Motorsport.com. FIA President Max Mosley believes that the three teams with an uncertain future will survive the current problems and that there will be 20 cars on the grid in 2005.
Sports,Hollywood film executive Mike Jefferies could become the fourth suitor to bid for Liverpool this year. BBC Business News Online looks at the latest courting of one of the world #39;s most famous football clubs and global brands.
World,Chechnya #39;s rebel leader says militant Shamil Basayev will go on trial for masterminding the hostage siege in Beslan after fighting in the breakaway Russian republic comes to an end.
World,"KUALA LUMPUR : Five Malaysian navy sailors have been hospitalised for bird flu tests after possibly coming into contact with diseased birds while patrolling the disputed Spratly islands, officials said on Friday."
World,"Aircraft will not be allowed to make low-level flights over key London landmarks under new anti-terrorism rules which are to become effective on Oct. 27, the British government said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"They're small, smart and vigilant, the sort of miniature technology that science fiction writers once dreamed of. But the battery-powered, wireless sensors sometimes known as ""smart dust"" are here, and they're making their way into the electronic fabric of our lives. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. plans to open a new office in Fairfax County that will create 1,200 government contracting jobs in the county, according to sources familiar with the deal."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. filed nine new lawsuits\against spammers who send unsolicited e-mail, including an\e-mail marketing Web hosting company, the world's largest\software maker said on Thursday</p>"
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Nasdaq may be well off its highs\of the dot-com era, but tech tycoons still top the list of the\wealthiest Americans.</p>"
Sci/Tech,The remains of a 230-million-old marine reptile with fangs and a long neck are unearthed by fossil hunters in southeast China.
Sci/Tech,German scientists are working on tiny portable sensors that can spot health problems very early.
World," NAIROBI, Kenya (Reuters) - Sudan risks falling into  Somalia-style anarchy if peace talks aimed at ending separate  crises in Darfur and the south fail and embolden more factions  to take up arms, the top U.S. envoy to Sudan said Friday."
World,Two Egyptians are seized in Baghdad as anguish mounts in the UK and Italy over their kidnapped nationals.
World,"One of two oil tankers that went missing laden with crude oil has been found, says the Nigerian navy."
Business," U.S. economic growth is expected to slow in 2005 due to rising interest rates and high crude oil prices, according to a forecast of participants at a Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago conference released on Monday."
World,"A young Turkish journalist, Zeynep Tugrul, was freed last week by kidnappers in northern Iraq after four days of terror and hope."
Sci/Tech,Wireless companies are rolling out new GPS services for employers that can track the physical location of mobile workers.
Business," OPEC ministers will concentrate on quota compliance rather than cutting official production ceilings to combat falling oil prices when they meet in Cairo this week, Iran's oil minister was quoted as saying on Monday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters:</strong> More from the <em>Reg</em> postbag
Business,"The Russian government does not intend to nationalize the Yukos oil company, but state-owned organizations will be able to bid if the embattled company #39;s assets are put up for auction, President Vladimir Putin said Friday."
Business,"Italy #39;s loss-making Alitalia has reached a deal with its unions to split the state-controlled airline in two, helping secure the company #39;s immediate future and opening the way for partial privatization."
Sports,"England facing West Indies in the final: who would have thought that ten days ago? Well, here we are, and looking at the pre-match odds published at bet365, we are in for mighty tight contest."
World, A journalist posing as a workman was able to gain access to a private area of the Queen #39;s official Scottish residence in the latest breach of royal security in Britain.
World,"JAKARTA, Indonesia Indonesian prosecutors say they #39;ll file terror-related charges against a cleric accused of heading the group behind the Bali bombings."
Sci/Tech," The safety of herbal medicines, which are widely used on the basis of scant scientific evidence, is to be investigated by a new panel of European experts."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Episode 32</strong> Inappropriate behaviour
Business," Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. said on Friday it struck a second Chinese program producing partnership and could form as many as two others, including a movie making tie up, in the months ahead."
Business, The aircraft maker and defense contractor's chief executive  backed its previous earnings forecast for the year.
Business," Stocks were set to open flat on  Friday, with investors expecting the market to stem recent  losses, while high oil prices fueled concerns of slowing  corporate profits and consumer spending."
Business,"Harmony Gold Mining Corp. (HARJ.J: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday that if Gold Fields Ltd. (GFIJ.J: Quote, Profile, Research) shareholders approve a proposed deal with Iamgold Corp."
Business," Oil's advance wavered a little on Friday  as the U.S. government prepared to lend out some strategic  crude stocks, but traders said the amounts were small and that  supply worries remained."
Business,"Not expecting a rush of IT spending during the last three months of 2004, Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina said Thursday that IT buyers have become smarter and more discriminating in their IT purchasing than they were just five years ago, and that they now realize that technology spending can sometimes be a ""bad thing."""
Business,Telecoms giant Telecom Italia is expected to pay 20bn euros (\$26.7bn; 13.8bn) for the 44 it does not already own of its mobile arm.
Sci/Tech,"Iomega Corp. will cut its workforce by 25 percent and end development of its DCT (Digital Capture Technology) product line in a restructuring aimed at cutting costs and returning to profitability, the company announced Thursday."
Business,"Oil #39;s advance wavered a little on Friday as the US government prepared to lend out some strategic crude stocks, but traders said the amounts were small and that supply worries remained."
Business,"Barclays, the British bank that left South Africa in 1986 after apartheid protests, may soon resume retail operations in the nation."
Business,"BRUSSELS--The European Commission is still in talks with Oracle over its plan to take over rival software company PeopleSoft but aims to make a decision before the end of October, a Commission representative said Friday."
Business,"Royal Philips Electronics NV, Europe #39;s third-largest maker of semiconductors, reduced its third- quarter chip sales forecast as demand wanes, joining companies including Texas Instruments Inc."
Business,0125 GMT -- Treasury prices little changed in Asia as market awaits further economic data to back up upbeat economic assessment by the Federal Reserve.
Sci/Tech,"In a strategic move, electronics giant Sony has announced that some of its new music player models will now feature direct support for MP3 audio files."
Sci/Tech,company consortium has been awarded a 7 million three year contract by the French Ministry of Defence to build a Linux based multi level secure operating system.
Sci/Tech,"A company plans to offer airplane flights that simulate weightlessness in space. Zero Gravity Corp. starting Oct. 9 will offer twice-a-month, \$2,950 flights on planes that carry 27 passengers "
Sports,Australia have all but assured they will remain inh the Davis Cup World Group after opening up a commanding 2-0 lead over injury-hit Morocco on Friday.
World,"A Chechen rebel leader is vowing to bring to justice warlord Shamil Basayev over the Beslan school hostage-taking that ended with the deaths of more than 300 people, according to a posting on a Chechen rebel Web site."
World,"The intruder who entered British Queen Elizabeth II #39;s official Scottish residence and caused a security scare was a reporter from the London-based Sunday Times newspaper, local media reported Friday."
World,"Sajid Badat, 25, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday via video link from a top security jail where he is being held. He pleaded not guilty to an accusation  quot;that between January 1, 1999 and November 28, 2003 "
World,"Palestinian militants fired two mortars at a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing a 24-year Israeli woman and enflaming settler anger at Prime Minister Ariel Sharon."
World,"HARARE, 6 December (IRIN) - Joyce Mujuru was sworn in as Zimbabwe #39;s first woman vice president on Monday. Her path to the vice presidency was cleared by a ZANU-PF congress resolution at the weekend, which "
Sci/Tech," A Belgian woman has given birth to the first baby born after an ovarian tissue transplant, a medical breakthrough that brings hope to young cancer patients whose fertility may be damaged by treatment."
World," It may take up to two years to disarm the Arab militia in the Darfur region of western Sudan and secure the vast region for the return of 1.2 million people who fled the violence there, a senior U.S. diplomat said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The images coming out of the latest hostage crisis in Iraq - capped by dramatic video of British captive Kenneth Bigley begging for his life - have transfixed Britons, left governments looking helpless, and revived a classic dilemma about whether to negotiate with terrorists."
Sci/Tech,"EBay Inc. announced Thursday that it will keep its Half.com subsidiary open indefinitely, scrapping previous plans to shutter the e-commerce site in mid-October."
Sci/Tech,Many glaciers in West Antarctica have substantially increased their rate of shrinkage compared with the 1990s.
Sci/Tech,"Detecting ions, or charged particles from either solar wind or comet tails, is one goal for the comet-chasing space probe, Rosetta.    Astrobiology Magazine -- The Ion and Electron Spectrometer (IES), one of three NASA instruments aboard the European Space Agency (ESA) Rosetta comet orbiter, successfully underwent an intensive commissioning exercise that qualified it for operation during the next decade..."
Business,"Washington, Sept. 24 (NNN): William  #39;Bill #39; Henry Gates, founder of software giant Microsoft, continued to be the richest man in America for the eleventh year in a row, according to Forbes magazine."
Business,Former Computer Associates International Inc CEO Sanjay Kumar yesterday pleaded not guilty to charges that he was involved in CA #39;s multibillion accounting fraud and then tried to cover up the scam from federal investigators.
Sports,ANTHONY DAVIDSON set the early standard by going quickest in the first-ever practice session at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Sports,Serena Williams breezed into the China Open semifinals Friday when Russia #39;s Nadia Petrova retired with an injury during the second set of their quarterfinals match.
Sports,Newcastle United midfielder Nicky Butt has been handed a three-match European suspension by UEFA for his straight red card dismissal against Israel #39;s Bnei Sakhnin last week.
Sports," If Major League Baseball can negotiate a settlement with Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos, it could announce next week the Montreal Expos' new home is Washington, D.C."
Sports," More than just a battle for Russian  bragging rights, Saturday's Beijing semi final between Maria  Sharapova and Svetlana Kuznetsova promises to be an enthralling  encounter and a fascinating clash of cultures."
Business,"President Vladimir Putin said Friday, the government has no plans to seize the embattled oil giant, but if its assets are sold, anyone, including government organizations, will be able to bid."
Business,Italy #39;s troubled Alitalia airline has reached a deal with eight of nine unions to split the state-controlled firm in two in a plan to stave off bankruptcy.
Business,"Morningstar Inc., the mutual fund and stock research provider, on Friday said it may face US Securities and Exchange Commission civil charges over incorrect data it published about a mutual fund."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. began a statewide offensive Thursday to counter widespread criticism of the company #39;s wages and benefits, expansion plans and effects on communities."
Business,SAN FRANCISCO Cingular Wireless will have to pay millions of dollars in fines because of the steep fees it charged its customers who wanted to end their contracts early.
Sci/Tech,The glaciers in West Antarctica have substantially increased their rate of shrinkage compared with the 1990s. US-Chilean teams report to the journal Science that the glaciers are losing 60 more ice into the 
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"With a series of events being strung together, rumors about Google building a browser are running amok. Speculation about the Google browser intensified after its recent hiring spree."
Sci/Tech,US scientists working with images from the Hubble Space Telescope have identified what may turn out to be some of the earliest star-forming galaxies.
Sci/Tech,NASA has decided to fund the missions of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Mars for an additional six months -- as long as the craft continue to operate.
Sports,"Q. Andy, how do you feel about playing first? Would you like to get it all started right away? ANDY RODDICK: Yeah. Absolutely. Either way I would have beencomfortable with it."
Sports,"PORTSCHACH, Austria: Thunder, lightning and incessant rain delayed the start of the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between Austria and Great Britain."
Sports,"Flashy as ever, Richard Virenque has climbed off his bike on the stage of the most famous music hall in Paris to bring the curtain down on his 14-year career."
Sports,Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce is urging his remaining strikers to grasp the nettle and fill the massive void left by the injured Mikael Forssell.
Sports,Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer seems certain to miss England #39;s World Cup qualifiers next month after it was revealed that his hamstring injury could take another four weeks to repair.
Sports,"Bronx, NY -- Jon Lieber continued his September hot streak by pitching into the eighth inning and Derek Jeter hit a solo homer, helping New York clinch a playoff berth for the 10th straight season with a 7-3 win over Tampa Bay in a much-awaited makeup "
World,"The African Union is to decide early October whether it will send 3,000- to 5,000 troops to the troubled region Darfur to help stop the violence there, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said."
Business," Orders for long lasting U.S. durable goods slipped unexpectedly in August as demand for civilian aircraft plunged, but the data beat expectations once transportation was stripped out, government data showed on Friday."
Business," Orders to U.S. factories for big ticket goods dropped in August, largely weighed down by a sharp decline in demand for commercial airplanes."
Business," Morningstar Inc., the mutual fund and stock research provider, on Friday said it may face U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission civil charges over incorrect data it published about a mutual fund."
Business," Orders for long lasting U.S. durable  goods slipped unexpectedly in August as civilian aircraft  demand plunged, but beat forecasts once transportation was  stripped out, government data showed on Friday."
Business, U.S. stocks were set to open flat on  Friday after news of a drop in durable goods orders last month  did little to sway investor sentiment that remained focused on  higher oil prices.
Business," Philips, Europe's top consumer  electronics group, cut the sales forecast for its closely  watched chip unit on Friday and predicted much smaller growth  for the semiconductor industry next year."
Business,The Bush administration plans to release oil from the nation #39;s emergency stockpile to make up for supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan - the first time in nearly two years the reserve has been tapped.
Business,"Orders to US factories for big-ticket goods dropped in August, largely weighed down by a sharp decline in demand for commercial airplanes."
Business,"LONDON, September 24 (newratings.com) - Barclays Plc (BCY.FSE) witnessed a robust rally in its share price this morning, after the company disclosed its plans to buy a controlling stake the South African retail banking company, Absa, yesterday."
Business,"The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Tuesday as widely expected, saying growth  quot;appears to have regained some traction."
Business,Already battered airline stocks took a further beating Thursday following a gloomy outlook from the head of American Airlines (AMR) and reports of disappointing August revenue industrywide.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has filed nine new lawsuits against those it says are responsible for spam, including a Web-hosting company that caters to people who send unsolicited e-mail, the software giant said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Security experts warned on Wednesday that  quot;exploit code quot; has been released for the critical flaw discovered in the way Windows and other Microsoft products handle JPEG images (see our previous coverage).
Sci/Tech,Sony Corp. said on Friday it would launch the latest version of its blockbuster racing game software  quot;Gran Turismo quot; in December in a potentially strong boost for holiday sales of its PlayStation 2 console.
World,"Jerusalem, Sept. 24 (PTI): An Israeli woman was killed and another slightly injured today when Palestinian militants fired four mortar shells at the Neveh Dekalim settlement in southern Gaza Strip, army sources said."
World,Japanese Crown Princess Masako has made a rare appearance in public after months of seclusion as the palace released home videos of her two-year-old daughter.
World,"When Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi traveled to New York early this week to address the United Nations General Assembly, his objective was clear: to pitch for UN reforms that would "
World,AN intruder posed as a bogus workman in order to con his way into Holyrood Palace and get within yards of the Royal Apartments. Police were today hunting the man who succeeded in bypassing the palaces security 
Sci/Tech," Outgoing EU competition commissioner Mario Monti wants to reach a decision on Oracle's proposed takeover of business software rival PeopleSoft by the end of next month, an official said."
World,The authorities in Nepal decide to grant paternity leave to government employees.
World,"HOUSTON (AP) -- Ivan's second foray into the United States came with little wind but plenty of the rain that became the 3-week-old system's calling card as it raked the Caribbean and eastern United States, while Floridians braced for another possible pounding as Hurricane Jeanne appeared to be gearing up for a weekend landing."
Sci/Tech,It has long been suspected that man's best friend has a special ability to sense when something is wrong with us. Now the first experiment to verify that scientifically has demonstrated that dogs are able to smell cancer.
Sci/Tech,"By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID     WASHINGTON (AP) -- The strike would have come out of nowhere: One second the fish was swimming placidly, no danger in sight, a moment later it was lunch..."
Sci/Tech,"  Glaciers in Antarctica are thinning faster than they did in the 1990s and researchers have discovered an unexpected folded section deep beneath the ice cap, findings that may indicate the ice is less stable than had been thought.    Glaciers in West Antarctica are discharging 60 percent more ice into the sea than they are accumulating from snowfall, a research team led by Robert Thomas at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Wallops Island, Va., reports in Thursday's issue of the journal Science..."
Business,President Vladimir Putin gave his blessing on Friday for Russian state energy firms to bid for oil major Yukos #39;s assets if bailiffs put them up for sale to recover a huge back-tax bill.
Business," Congress overwhelmingly approved  $146 billion in middle class and business tax cuts Thursday night, handing President Bush a big victory 40 days before the election."
Sci/Tech,"The French Ministry of Defense has signed up Paris-based Linux vendor Madrakesoft SA and a consortium of companies to develop a highly secure Linux operating system for business, defense and government uses."
Sci/Tech,"Not expecting a rush of IT spending during the last three months of 2004, Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina said Thursday that IT buyers have become smarter and more "
Sports, #39;Nicky Butt will miss Newcastle United #39;s next three European matches as punishment for his sending-off against Bnei Sakhnin in the Uefa Cup first-round tie.
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. SAN FRANCISCO - One mighty swing by the Houston Astros #39; Lance Berkman made a significant impact before 41,537 hushed spectators and a stunned band of Giants."
World,A senior official of an Egyptian mobile phone company says he does not think the abduction of two of the company #39;s employees in Baghdad last night was an act of political terrorism.
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova set  up an intriguing semi final showdown with fellow Russian  Svetlana Kuznetsova at the China Open after her opponent Jelena  Jankovic retired hurt Friday with an ankle injury.
Sci/Tech,"  The European Commission has confirmed that it wants to reach a decision on Oracle Corp.s hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. before the end of October, prompting speculation that it will approve the merger."
Sci/Tech,Sony's upcoming gaming device earns mostly positive reviews from the crowd.
Business," Precision Castparts Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PCP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PCP.N</A>,  which makes jet engine components, on Friday said it will sell  its pump and valve businesses because they are not core  businesses."
Business," Freddie Mac <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FRE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FRE.N</A>, the  second largest U.S. home financing company, on Friday revised  its 2003 net income downward by  $75 million to provide for a  reserve for legal expenses, according to its annual report."
Business,"Martha Stewart, the lifestyle guru convicted of lying about a share sale, signs a new five-year contract with the firm that bears her name."
Sci/Tech,"Tracking Online Marketing ROI Using CPA\\As the online advertising market is poised to grow nearly \$10 billion over the next six years, it's essential that we remember the importance of measuring the effectiveness of that spending. There's no point undertaking any marketing or advertising campaign unless you can measure its ..."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (AFP) - Bill Gates kept his ranking atop the richest people in the United States, boosting his worth to 48 billion dollars, but investor Warren Buffett edged closer, Forbes magazine said Friday."
Business,"Martha Stewart may be heading to jail, but the company that oversees her stable of books, magazines and television shows is staying loyal."
Business,"US Treasury notes fell after a measure of durable goods orders rose more than forecast in August, adding to speculation the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at least once more this year."
Business,"The European Commission has confirmed that it wants to reach a decision on Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. before the end of October, prompting speculation that it will approve the merger."
Business,Iomega Corp. will cut its workforce by 25 percent and end development of its DCT (Digital Capture Technology) product line in a restructuring aimed at cutting costs and 
Business,"September 23, 2004 - Almost 130 people will lose their jobs next month when the company that makes Butternut Bread shuts its Chicago plant."
Sports,"LIVERPOOL seem set to become the target of a fresh takeover bid, from the clubs fourth suitor this year. A Los Angeles-based Liverpool-born Hollywood film executive has revealed he is ready to put together a new consortium to buy the club."
Sports," quot;This is a team that #39;s not going to stray far from its roots. Hopefully, we would all be bilingual, but practices would be conducted in Spanish."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft looks to new games, online gaming service to boost sales."
Sci/Tech, Sony's upcoming gaming device earns mostly positive reviews from the crowd.
Sci/Tech, Linux takes a step   a small one   toward desktop acceptance.
Sci/Tech, California pollution regulators conducted a review on Thursday of a far reaching proposal to order the automobile industry to cut greenhouse gas emissions from new cars and trucks sold in the state.
Sci/Tech," Astronomers have found what they believe to be several of the earliest star forming galaxies, in a detailed analysis of Hubble Space Telescope images released earlier this year."
Sci/Tech," Providing television viewers a solid primer on everything from the birth of the universe to the variety of life in New York City's Times Square may seem like a daunting prospect, but a new miniseries to appear on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) succeeds in its attempt."
Business," Orders for long lasting U.S. durable goods slipped unexpectedly in August as civilian aircraft demand plunged, but beat forecasts once transportation was stripped out, government data showed on Friday."
Business, Treasuries prices turned lower in choppy trade on Friday as speculators sold short term notes while a report on U.S. business investment contained enough soft spots to support longer dated debt.
Business, U.S. stocks opened near unchanged on  Friday after durable goods data gave a mixed picture of the  economy and oil prices held above  $48 a barrel.
Business, Boeing Co. Chief Executive Harry  Stonecipher said on Friday the U.S. aircraft maker's archrival  Airbus was exaggerating the speed of recovery in the commercial  airplane market.
Business," US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.PK</A> will  ask a bankruptcy court on Friday to impose emergency pay cuts  of 23 percent on unionized workers, in an effort to help the  No. 7 U.S. airline stay alive."
Business," U.S. securities regulators may file  suit against Morningstar Inc., a provider of mutual fund and  stock research, over incorrect data it published about a mutual  fund, the company said on Friday."
Business," The dollar edged lower on Friday as  weakness in overall U.S. durable goods orders cast further  doubt on the economic outlook, although the headline number  masked underlying strength in demand, traders said."
Business,Alitalia reaches an agreement with all but one trade union over plans to split the troubled national Italian airline into two.
Sci/Tech,New images from the Cassini spacecraft reveal undulating kinks in one of the rings and theft of ring dust by a moon. The kinks are seen in greater detail than ever before and the thievery has been photographed for the first time.
Business,Morningstar is under investigation from the Securities and Exchange Commission for taking too long to correct inaccurate data it published regarding a single mutual fund.
Business,The failure to expense stock options is causing distortions and inefficiencies in U.S. labor and capital markets.
Business,"Forbes magazine has again ranked Bill Gates as the richest person in the US, worth to \$48 billion, but investor Warren Buffett has edged closer."
Business,Boeing Co. Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher said on Friday the US aircraft maker #39;s archrival Airbus was exaggerating the speed of recovery in the commercial airplane market.
Business,"Orders for durable goods, a key gauge of consumer and business demand, fell in the US by 0.5 per cent last month, a greater decline than the market expected."
Business,"Tim Howard, the Fannie Mae (FNM) chief financial officer at the center of a critical report on accounting problems at the mortgage investment company, has exercised "
Business,European aircraft maker Airbus SAS has withdrawn its petition to intervene in the European Commission #39;s antitrust case against Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Sony has seemingly changed its mind on the MP3 music format, deciding that all new players will be able to play MP3s. Before this decision all music players made by Sony used only the company #39;s proprietary ATRAC format, limiting users #39; choices somewhat."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers have found what they are calling the perfect cosmic storm, a galaxy cluster pile-up so powerful its energy output is second only to the Big Bang."
Sci/Tech,"A report from the Online Publishers Association (OPA) reveals that 45.6 of 18-54 year-olds will turn to the Internet, rather than the TV, as first choice for home entertainment."
Sports,"Cycling legend Eddie Merckx will be the guest of Israel Triathlon Championship in December. Merckx, a five-time winner of the Tour de France and four-time world champion, who is considered by many as the greatest "
Sports,Marat Safin overpowered Danai Udomchoke 6-4 6-1 6-2 to give Russia a commanding 2-0 lead over Thailand in their Davis Cup World Group playoff tie on Friday.
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. On a warm, calm day in the foothills, Christina Kim splashed plenty of color onto The Ridge Golf Club in Auburn."
World,Indians living in the US are hoping for positive results after Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf meets Indian Prime Minister Dr.
World,"Multinational oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell has evacuated non-essential staff from two oil production plants in Nigeria where troops are fighting a major offensive against rebel militia, a spokesman said."
World,"Two Egyptians were seized by gunmen in an overnight raid on their Baghdad office, the Iraqi police said today, adding to a rash of kidnappings of foreigners."
Sci/Tech,"European aircraft maker Airbus SAS has withdrawn its petition to intervene in the European Commission's antitrust case against Microsoft Corp., one week before the software maker is set to have a hearing in its appeal, a Microsoft representative confirmed on Friday."
Business,"Michael Dell has moved up a spot on Forbes #39; annual list of the 400 richest Americans. Dell, founder and chairman of Round Rock-based Dell Inc."
Business,"Orders increased at US factories in August for a range of durable goods, including automobiles, metals and communications equipment, evidence manufacturing will help drive the economic expansion."
Business,"Morningstar Inc., the firm that millions of investors rely on to rate the performance of mutual funds, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to properly correct inaccurate data it published about a mutual fund."
Business,"  Hurricane damage in Florida and the Carolinas will cost Progress Energy more than  $300 million to clean up and will lower earnings for the year by about 18 percent, the utility said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"One of the hottest, most energetic mergers of two colossal galaxy clusters has been imaged in exquisite detail by an X-ray observatory in space, astronomers announced on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Novell chief information officer (CIO) Debra Anderson was given the task of migrating all of the company #39;s 6,000 staff from Microsoft Windows to Novell Linux on the desktop."
Sports,"US Olympic cyclist Tyler Hamilton owes someone in an Athens, Greece, laboratory a huge thank you. Hamilton, who was under suspicion by the International Olympic Committee for blood doping, will be able to "
Sports,"Five days after making the putt that won the Ryder Cup, Colin Montgomerie looked set to miss the cut at a European PGA tour event."
Sports,Defending Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia has advanced to the semifinals of the China Open women #39;s tennis tournament in Beijing.
Sports,"A lightning storm has delayed the start of the Davis Cup World Group qualifying playoff between Austria and Great Britain in Portschach, Austria on clay."
Sports,The Australian Football League Grand Final between Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide on Saturday marks an epoch for Australia #39;s favorite spectator sport.
World,"Haitians struggle to grasp a tin of food as a shipment of aid arrives in Gonaives, five days after floods inundated the city. Photo: AFP."
World,"The Darfur region of Sudan should be granted autonomy, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers, said Friday. There has to be some clear partition of "
World,"NEW YORK India and Pakistan must tackle their decadeslong dispute over Kashmir  quot;head-on quot; and come up with new plans to finally resolve it, according to President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan."
World,"JAKARTA Indonesian prosecutors will file terror charges against Abu Bakar Bashir, accusing the Muslim cleric of leading the Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah militant network, the attorney general #39;s office said Friday."
World,President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the media could not just be passive observers in the face of terrorist threats and called on journalists to use their work to advance the anti-terrorist cause.
World," A Chinese court has executed a gang leader convicted of selling more than 200 baby girls, a newspaper reported today. Li Guoju was put to death yesterday by a court in the central city of Puyang, the Beijing Times reported."
Business," U.S. stocks rose modestly on Friday  after durable goods orders for August, excluding transportation  orders, exceeded market expectations, but gains were capped as  investors focused on high oil prices."
Business, Short term U.S. Treasury yields  registered their biggest rise in a month on Friday as investors  reconsidered hopes the Federal Reserve might soon pause in its  rate hike campaign.
World,"singer Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, says he has instructed lawyers after being refused entry to the US."
Business,Holidaymakers with bookings at Golden Sun face being stranded abroad or with their holiday in ruins after the company goes bust.
World,"Floridians braced for another possible pounding as Hurricane Jeanne appeared to be gearing up for a weekend landing, as Tropical Storm Ivan's second foray into the United States came with little wind but plenty of the rain.    Jeanne has already been blamed for 1,070 flooding deaths in Haiti..."
World," Gunmen abducted six Egyptians working for Iraq's mobile phone company, seizing two in a bold raid on the firm's Baghdad office and the others outside the capital, officials said Friday, the latest in a string of kidnappings that have underscored the country's fragile security.    Also Friday, mortars exploded near the Italian Embassy in Baghdad, slightly wounding three Iraqis, the Foreign Ministry in Rome said..."
Business,"com September 24, 2004, 7:23 AM PT. IT Management and Web Technology have been fighting neck-to-neck for the fifth spot for the last year."
Business,"Alitalia has reached a deal with most of its unions to split the state-controlled airline in two, hoping the plan will secure its immediate future and open the way for partial privatization."
Business," The Federal Reserve, wanting to keep inflation at bay, is expected to boost short term interest rates today for the third time this year, a move that would come in the final stretch of the presidential campaign."
Business,"Two days after announcing that the head of its semiconductor business will leave the company, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV on Friday lowered its forecast for the chip division #39;s third-quarter sales."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet Engineering Task Force has disbanded its working group tackling spam, saying it was deadlocked, in part, over troubles related to Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,"The Genesis team has shipped its first scientific sample from the mission #39;s specially constructed cleanroom at the US Army Proving Ground in Dugway, Utah."
Sci/Tech,"LG.Philips LCD has reported that mass production at its sixth generation thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) plant in Gumi, South Korea, began last month."
Sci/Tech,"The project, valued at EUR7 million over three years and funded by the French Ministry of Defence, will be conducted by a consortium which includes Bertin Technologies, Surlog, Jaluna, Oppida and Mandrakesoft."
Sci/Tech,The ProSafe Smart Switch line from NETGEAR is positioned between their unmanaged and fully managed switches and offers basic Web (browser) based management capabilities primarily for small to medium sized businesses.
Sports,"PERTH, Australia Lleyton Hewitt broke a 56-year-old Australian Davis Cup record on Friday, helping the home side to a 2-0 lead over an injury-depleted Morocco in their World Group qualifier."
Sports,Goran Eriksson insisted on Tuesday that he had not been approached by Real Madrid to take over as their new coach. Sven Goran Eriksson insisted on Tuesday that he had not been approached by Real Madrid to take over as their new coach.
Sports,PORT Adelaide coach Mark Williams yesterday conceded he was wracked by jealousy watching the Brisbane Lions swoop from lower on the ladder to win the past two flags.
Sports,"Jon Lieber is not all the way back from his Tommy John surgery of August 2002. His return to full strength is still months away.  quot;I still don #39;t feel 100, quot; Lieber said."
World,"The Palestinian groups yesterday carried out a joint operation at a military position near Mouraj settlement to the north of Rafah to the south of Gaza that resulted in killing three Israeli soldiers, one of them is an officer and wounding other two."
Business,Crude oil in New York fell for the first time in seven sessions on expectations that US stockpiles will rise in coming weeks as imports and production recover in the wake of Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech,The IETF MARID working group has been slogging away all summer trying to produce a draft standard about e-mail sender verification.
Sci/Tech," LG Philips LCD Co Ltd, one of the world #39;s leading manufacturers of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT LCD), said its new sixth generation TFT LCD fabrication plant has started mass production of wide screens."
Sci/Tech,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech, Corporate researchers working outside controversial federal restraints said on Thursday they had engineered human stem cells that they believe could be used to repair eyes.
Sci/Tech,"Screwfix.com, the internet home improvement service and part of the B Q chain, is freezing orders until more staff can be found."
Sci/Tech,"With the presidential election less than six weeks away, activists and security experts are ratcheting up concern over the use of touch-screen machines to cast votes.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business," Europe's top consumer electronics  group Philips <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PHG.AS target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PHG.AS</A> cut the sales forecast for its  closely watched chip unit on Friday and predicted much smaller  growth for the semiconductor industry next year."
Sci/Tech,"Internet software developer Commerce One Inc. on Friday said it laid off about 61 percent of its staff to conserve cash ahead of plans to close down its business, sending its stock plunging during morning trading."
Sci/Tech,"""Eat your spinach,"" Mom used to say. ""It will make your muscles grow, power your laptop and recharge your cell phone... "" OK. So nobody's Mom said those last two things. But researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have used spinach to harness a plant's ability to convert sunlight into energy for the first time, creating a device that may one day power laptops, mobile phones and more."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's leader brings home the gold medal for the 11th year running. Google's founders aren't doing too badly, either."
Business,Shares of ID Biomedical jumped after the company reported Monday that it signed long-term agreements with the three largest flu vaccine wholesalers in the United States in light of the shortage of vaccine for the current flu season.
Sci/Tech,Context Within Search and Optimization\\A part of the problem in search engines relates to end users (you) expectations of what you will see in search results. I've run a few search query tests on the search engines recently. It's really an ongoing thing. I basically tested various wordings of the ...
World, The United Nations nuclear watchdog Friday called on North Korea to give up any nuclear weapons it may have and allow U.N. inspectors to return to verify that the country's atomic program is peaceful.
World," Chinese authorities have arrested a New York Times news assistant on charges of leaking state secrets, and the newspaper has appealed to the ""highest levels"" of the U.S. government to help secure his release, a senior editor at the paper said Thursday."
World, A 137 nation meeting of the atomic watchdog agency demanded on Friday that North Korea scrap nuclear weapons ambitions and urged it to again allow agency inspectors to supervise its return to peaceful activities.
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Thursday that Iraq's Ayad Allawi was sent before Congress to put the ""best face"" on a Bush administration policy that has gone wrong."
World, Congress overwhelmingly approved a 146 billion dollar tax cut endorsed by both President George W. Bush and his rival John Kerry but criticized by some economists.
World," France, one of the harshest critics of the war that brought down Saddam Hussein, stressed it would not commit troops for Iraq despite appeals from the United States and United Nations."
World,"A Christian teacher goes into hiding in the northern Nigerian city of Kano for offending her Muslim pupils, police say."
World,An probe is launched after paramedics allegedly leave a homeless man in South Africa to die because he was dirty.
World,"Besides hostage-takings by insurgent groups, many criminal gangs in Iraq have been kidnapping people for ransom."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry faulted President Bush on Friday for pursuing Saddam Hussein instead of Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, a part of a Bush strategy he contended had made defeating terrorism more difficult..."
World," ""Sex and the City"" has taken on a whole new meaning for Cynthia Nixon. The actress, who just won an Emmy for her role as Miranda Hobbes in the hit HBO comedy, is in a relationship with another woman, a source who works with Nixon told The Associated Press on Friday..."
World," Stocks edged higher Friday as a dip in oil prices and a satisfactory report on durable goods orders cheered investors at the end of a losing week.    In late morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 27.14, or 0.3 percent, to 10,066.04..."
Business,Friday #39;s Commerce Department report says orders for most durable goods jumped 2.3 percent in the month. These figures exclude a decline in orders for civilian aircraft.
Business,A House-Senate conference committee Thursday agreed to legislation that will extend key components of the Bush tax cuts for up to six years.
Sci/Tech,"necked sea reptile that lived millions of years ago in what is now China may have used its stiff neck to sneak up on unsuspecting prey and suck them in, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,This month I turn my attention back to Linux for newbies. Xandros Desktop and Lycoris Desktop/LX are two Linux distributions geared toward folks who aren #39;t gearheads.
Sci/Tech,"It is one of the oldest conflicts between man and beast: farmers killing marauders such as wolves, lynxes, lions and leopards to defend their livestock from the predators."
Sports,Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is ineligible for his club #39;s next three UEFA Cup matches because of a red card picked up in the 2-0 win over Israeli side Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin earlier this month.
Sports,THIS time last year the nation was all atwitter at the prospect of the Brisbane Lions winning three AFL premierships in a row. Could they?
World,The American envoy to Sudan stressed that the political solution for the Darfur district crisis lies in Nivasha peace agreement with the southern rebels so as to end the central authority.
Sports, Hurricane Jeanne forced the postponement of Saturday's football game between Illinois State and Florida Atlantic.
Business," A leading index of the U.S. economy dipped in the latest week, and a continued lack of growth in the data shows no end in sight to the current slowdown, a report showed on Friday."
Business," Orders for long lasting U.S. durable  goods slipped unexpectedly in August as civilian aircraft  demand plunged, but beat forecasts once transportation was  stripped out, government data showed on Friday."
Business," U.S. stocks rose modestly on Friday  after data showed durable goods orders for August, excluding  transportation orders, beat analysts' estimates, but oil prices  worried investors."
Business," Freddie Mac <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FRE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FRE.N</A>, the  second largest U.S. home financing company which has endured a  barrage of intense public scrutiny in over the past year, on  Friday revised its 2003 net income down by  $75 million to cover  a reserve for legal expenses, according to its annual report."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox RSS Feature to Remain as Live Bookmarks\\As per Ben Goodgers Blog, the RSS functionality introduced in the preview release version of Firefox is going to remain limited to what it is currently. It is not planned to replace any RSS extension or external feed readers for anyone. The only ..."
Business,"WHILE the US presidential candidates spent much of the week making the usual promises to brighten Americans #39; future, policymakers who will probably play a bigger role in determining the quality of most lives were quietly going about their usual business."
Business,"The European Union is set to approve Oracle #39;s hostile \$7.7bn takeover of enterprise apps vendor PeopleSoft, according to Reuters and the Financial Times , both of which cite unnamed sources."
Business,"  Shares of Freddie Mac fell Friday as the market digested news about the mortgage company #39;s earnings, which were restated lower for 2003."
Business,"Wisconsin Rapids-based Northland Cranberries Inc. has agreed to sell its cranberry processing operations, including its Wisconsin Rapids plant and cranberry inventory, to rival Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc."
Sci/Tech,"com September 22, 2004, 4:17 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,ElectricNews: Mandrakesoft and several other Linux backers are to work together to build a version of the operating system that will be far more secure than previously available.
Sports,"WOBURN, England : Colin Montgomerie, the hero of Europe #39;s Ryder Cup slaying of the United States last weekend, came down to earth with a bump on Friday as he slumped out of The Heritage tournament."
Sports,"French cycling star Richard Virenque retired Friday, ending a career marked by his fierce mountain climbs but tainted by his part in the Tour de France #39;s worst doping scandal."
Sports,"CHICAGO (CP) - Billy Reay, who amassed more coaching wins than any other person in Chicago Blackhawks history, has died. He was 86."
Sports,"Three FC Barcelona defensive players have suffered serious knee injuries in the opening rounds of the Spanish league season, leaving coach Frank Rijkaard with only four healthy fullbacks."
Sports," The two top teams in the National League West will begin a gigantic three game series tonight, as the San Francisco Giants take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at SBC Park."
World,"Sudan may have to grant autonomy to Darfur to bring peace to the vast region where 1.4 million people have been displaced by fighting and 50,000 have died, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said on Friday."
World,"MAKHACHKALA, Russia -- An ideological aide to Chechen rebel warlord Shamil Basayev was convicted yesterday of involvement in a 1999 raid in the southern Russian region of Dagestan."
World," In his first public statement since the second round of the Indonesian presidential run off election, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called for national unity and warned of difficulties facing the country."
Business,"Washington, Sept. 24: Bill Gates kept his ranking atop the richest people in the United States, boosting his worth to 48 billion dollars, but investor Warren Buffett, edged closer, Forbes magazine said today."
Business,"Morningstar Inc., a US research firm used by 3 million investors to decide what mutual funds to buy, said the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the company for publishing incorrect performance data for a fund."
Sci/Tech,"Since Wednesday, a rising tide of attacks which could precede the arrival of a new worm have been attempting to exploit the Windows GDI (graphic device interface) for JPEG files, according to the Internet Storm Center, Bethesda, MD."
Sci/Tech,"HILO, Hawai #39;i - Scientists released images yesterday of a collision of two galaxy clusters as they crash into each other like immense storm systems, a process that releases more energy than anything but the Big Bang itself."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A distributed denial-of-service attack that disrupted Web-based systems at credit card payment processing firm Authorize."
Sci/Tech,"This week the Online Publishers Association (OPA) announced the results of its latest Generational Media Study, designed to provide a detailed view of the 18 to 34 year-old media consumer."
Sports,"Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie came down to earth with a bump on Friday when he missed the cut at The Heritage. There was better news, however, for forgotten "
Sports,"Juergen Klinsmann has made it clear since taking over as Germany coach that he wants to run the team his own way, and not everybody likes it."
World,The leaders of India and Pakistan met Friday and promised measures to gradually ease tensions between their nations and explore a peaceful settlement for the disputed Kashmir region.
World,"Chechen rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov has denied being involved in the Russian school hostage-taking and said another rebel chief, Shamil Basayev, should stand trial for staging it."
World,"by RN Security and Defence editor Hans de Vreij, 24 September 2004. Iran and the United Nations remain on collision course as Tehran sticks by its refusal to end its uranium enrichment programme."
World,"Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell has evacuated non essential staff from two flow stations in the Niger delta, where government forces have been attacking rebel militia, a company spokesman said on Friday."
World,"Britain #39;s ambassador to Kenya renewed criticism on Friday that Nairobi lacked the will to stamp out corruption, the latest salvo in a simmering diplomatic spat between Kenya and its international donors."
World,"As Afghanistan prepares to swear in its first popularly elected president, Afghan and US forces are launching a winter operation to contain anti-government insurgents threatening the new government."
Business," Shares of Cogent Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COGT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COGT.O</A> soared  50 percent in their market debut on Friday after the  fingerprint identification company's initial public offering  priced at the top end of its range."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Portable, which goes on sale in Japan later this year and overseas next spring, boasts the superb image quality of its home console counterpart."
Sci/Tech," Japanese game makers, faced with a shrinking local market and increasing competition from overseas rivals, are pinning hopes on mobile platforms such as handheld machines and cellphones to stir up demand."
Sci/Tech," Researchers put a satellite tracking device on a 15 foot shark that appeared to be lost in shallow water off Cape Cod, the first time a great white has been tagged that way in the Atlantic."
Sci/Tech," Japanese game makers, faced  with a shrinking local market and increasing competition from  overseas rivals, are pinning hopes on mobile platforms such as  handheld machines and cellphones to stir up demand."
World," KEVLJANI, Bosnia (Reuters) - Forensic experts said Friday  they had found remains of 182 people, believed to have been  wartime prisoners killed by Bosnian Serb forces, in a mass  grave in western Bosnia and that they expected to find more."
Sci/Tech,"In the past three weeks, shares of Apple Computer Inc. have flirted with all-time highs after a wave of reports from investment houses like Piper Jaffray, Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan issued glowing projections about the Cupertino firm #39;s future."
World," Yusuf Islam, the singer song writer  formerly known as Cat Stevens, Friday demanded an inquiry into  why the United States labeled him a security risk and deported  him."
World," Hurricane Jeanne trekked westward Friday on a path that could lead to Florida's east coast by Sunday, setting off another round of storm preparations in a state still reeling from three earlier strikes..."
World," Gunmen abducted six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for Iraq's mobile phone company, seizing two in a bold raid on the firm's Baghdad office and the others outside the capital, officials said Friday, the latest in a string of kidnappings that have underscored the country's fragile security.    Also Friday, mortars exploded near the Italian Embassy in Baghdad, slightly wounding three Iraqis, the Foreign Ministry in Rome said..."
Business,"LONDON, September 24 (newratings.com) - The European Commission has expressed its intention to reach a final decision on Oracle Corporation #39;s (ORCL."
Business,Election year politics result in the passing of a multi-billion dollar tax cut package. The Senate overwhelmingly approved the measure 92-3 last night.
Business,"Stocks were set to start mixed on Friday, as traders absorb a small drop in durable goods orders and the higher price of oil. On Thursday, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 70."
Sci/Tech,"In addition to its recent failed attempts at making its Sender ID framework a standard,  #39;Net-wide solution to the problem of spam, Microsoft has also filed over 100 lawsuits against the spammers themselves."
Sci/Tech,"Some of the silly tunes Japanese pay to download to use as the ring tone for their mobile phones sure have their knockers, but it #39;s for precisely that reason that a well-known counselor is raking it in at the moment, according to Shukan Gendai (10/2)."
Sports,"When Clemson finally beat Florida State in an Atlantic Coast Conference game last season, Tommy Bowden #39;s celebration was noticeably subdued."
Sports,"BEIJING : Maria Sharapova will have Russian pride as well as a small measure of revenge in mind when she faces fellow Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova Saturday in the semi-finals of the 585,000 US dollar China Open."
Sports,"A boisterous crowd of at least 50,000 was packed five-deep along Melbourne #39;s Flinders St to catch a glimpse of the Lions and arch rivals Port Adelaide ahead of today #39;s AFL grand final."
World,"FIVE days after Indonesia #39;s first presidential election, neither candidate has claimed victory or conceded defeat, even though it is now clear President Megawati Sukarnoputri cannot possibly win."
Sports," Billy Reay, who played on two Stanley Cup champions with Montreal and became the winningest coach in Chicago Blackhawks' history, died at 86."
Sports," Indiana University agreed to pay  #36;35,000 to former basketball assistant Ron Felling, who was fired by Bob Knight after a postgame confrontation in 1999."
Sports," COLLADO VILLALBA, Spain (Reuters) - Spain's Constantino  Zaballa, riding for the Saunier Duval team, broke away early in  the day for an easy win in Friday's 19th stage of the Tour of  Spain over Avila and Collado Villalba."
Sci/Tech,"No, apparently it's not too early to think about holiday shopping. Gateway, HP and others are prepping new PCs for store shelves..."
Business, US Airways Group Inc.  will ask a bankruptcy court on Friday to impose emergency pay cuts of 23 percent on unionized workers if an agreement with the workers is not reached during the day.
Business,Airbus has withdrawn its request to intervene in Microsoft #39;s antitrust appeal--a blow to the software giant #39;s efforts to show that the European Commission #39;s ruling will have effects far beyond the IT industry.
Business,"Japanese game makers, faced with a shrinking local market and increasing competition from overseas rivals, are pinning hopes on mobile platforms such as handheld machines and cellphones to stir up demand."
World,The leaders of India and Pakistan on Friday hailed a new era in often fraught relations between the two south Asian nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project as part of closer economic ties.
Business,WASHINGTON : Congress approved a 146-billion-dollar tax cut endorsed by both President George W. Bush and his rival John Kerry but criticized as a budget buster by some economists.
Business,The SEC is looking into whether the financial-information provider failed to correct inaccurate data it published regarding a single mutual fund in a timely manner.
Business,"Amid reports that the European Commission is poised to approve Oracle #39;s proposed takeover of PeopleSoft, a spokesperson for the European Union said Friday that the EU #39;s competition commissioner, Mario Monti, would like to finish the case before he leaves "
Business,"Power company Progress Energy Inc. lowered its 2004 earnings outlook Friday because damage from Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan limits the amount of tax credits the company can claim for its synthetic fuel production."
Sci/Tech,"With security experts predicting a large-scale worm attack is only a matter of days away, Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has released a scanning tool to help users identify vulnerable versions of the GDI libraries that handle JPEG processing."
Sci/Tech,An international team of astronomers has observed the perfect cosmic storm: the most powerful collision of two galactic clusters ever recorded.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is still confident of hitting its target of 100 million Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) downloads by the end of next month.
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - French cycling star Richard Virenque announced Friday that he is retiring. Virenque was known for his fierce mountain climbs, but his cycling career was also tainted by his "
Sports,"LONDON : Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he intends to sign an extension to his contract at Arsenal, ending speculation that he could be lured away from Highbury to become the new Real Madrid coach."
Sports," The Dutch football association KNVB announced on Friday that starting from the 2005 06 season, a play off system will be introduced in the Premier Division to determine which teams qualifies for the Champions League and the UEFA Cup."
World,"In grinding out the agony of British hostage Kenneth Bigley in Iraq, his captors have shown media skill and chilling political calculation to exert maximum pressure on Prime Minister Tony Blair."
World,"UNITED NATIONS Sept. 24, 2004 - China on Friday welcomed a Russian draft resolution to draw up a new list of terror suspects who would be subject to extradition in a stepped-up global campaign against terrorism."
Business,The hotel REIT's increasing dividend demonstrates that management's innovative business model is succeeding.
Business,The organization will let fans help call the shots on an upcoming pay-per-view event.
Business,"The dot-bomb survivor is down to its last \$700,000. Also: Viacom partners with a second Chinese media company   hellip;. Boeing downplays the speed of the airplane market's recovery   hellip;. and more."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 23, 2004 - Cougars, wolves, lions and other predators inflict relatively few losses on livestock and farmers gain only a temporary boost if these marauders are culled, the British weekly New Scientist announced Wednesday."
Sports,"Billy Reay, the winningest coach in Blackhawks history and a two-time Stanley Cup champion as a player, died Thursday at age 86. Reay, who had suffered from cancer "
Sports,"Four hundred fifty miles of Midwestern highway separate Iowa City from Ann Arbor, but the football programs at the University of Michigan and Iowa are much closer than that."
Sports,"Two 2-0 teams, Terrell Owens and Steve Mariucci make the Eagles-Lions matchup about as attractive to Bay Area fans as an early-season game not involving the 49ers or Raiders can be."
World,"Nobody could fail to be moved by Lil Bigley #39;s televised plea to Iraqi militants to have mercy on her son Ken, the 62-year-old British contractor who has been held by the Tawhid and Jihad Group for the past week."
World,"Nigeria #39;s President Olusegun Obasanjo says the African Union is ready to send 3,000 troops to Sudan #39;s western Darfur region."
World,"Suicide attackers detonated explosive-laden boats near oil facilities in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, killing two US Navy sailors in a new tactic against Iraq #39;s vital oil industry."
World,"The chief of the United Nations refugee agency says the Sudanese government should grant more autonomy to Darfur to help end a conflict that has claimed some 50,000 lives."
Sci/Tech,"Commerce One, an internet software maker valued at \$20 billion at the peak of dot-com mania, is poised to go to a pauper #39;s grave."
Sports," William T.  quot;Billy quot; Reay, the winningest coach in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks, passed away on Thursday afternoon in Madison, Wisconsin."
Sports,Coach Dick Vermeil of the Kansas City Chiefs apologized for his belittling remark about running back Larry Johnson. Vermeil had said it was time for Johnson  quot;to take the diaper off 
World,NEW YORK: The prospect of a mutually beneficial gas pipeline through Pakistan to India has supplanted the hot air of bilateral bickering between two countries.
World,"Controversy surrounding a current art exhibition (earlier reports here) being held in Berlin has deepened after an unusual stunt pulled on Wednesday by a German gymnast, said to be protesting over the dark legacy which is attached to the artworks on "
Sports,  Mike Holmgren and Bill Parcells oppose each other for the first time since Super Bowl XXXI on Monday night when the Seattle Seahawks host the Dallas Cowboys.
Sci/Tech, Trust the computer. That's what Maryland told Linda Schade.
Sci/Tech," A leading environmental group called Friday for protection for the great white shark and humphead wrasse coral fish, whose numbers have plunged because of overfishing and China's growing appetite for exotic foods."
Sci/Tech,"There have been some rumors floating around lately about an RNC ad that is being sent to people living in the Bible Belt about how 'liberals' want to ""ban the Bible"" (what that really means, I don't know, but there you have it).  It ain't a rumor folks, this is U.S. Presidential Campaign 2004, at its finest."
Business,"LONDON, September 24 (newratings.com) - Italian airline company, Alitalia (ALI.FSE), has reached an agreement with eight trade unions to support the plans to split the company into two separate entities, while the ninth and last union is expected to "
Business,"NEW YORK, September 24 (newratings.com) - Boeing Company #39;s (BA.NYS) Chief Executive Officer, Harry Stonecipher, said today that the European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, was exaggerating the pace of the recovery in the commercial jet market."
Business,"Airbus has withdrawn a filing that gave support for Microsoft in an antitrust case before the European Union #39;s Court of First Instance, a source close to the situation said on Friday."
Business,"Kenya has met all economic conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which could result in the release of a delayed loan to the east African country, a visiting IMF mission announced here Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Several major forces in the music industry changed their tunes this week, as industry giants and niche players alike try to stay on top of the fast-changing market."
Sci/Tech,"Some of Antarctica #39;s glaciers are melting faster than snow can replace them, enough to raise sea levels measurably, scientists have reported."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft dons its lawyers with shining armor as it goes after 9 more companies responsible for SPAM, including some for hosting companies which send unsolicited mail and offer to protect them."
Sci/Tech,dialler programmes have plagued Irish phone users since the beginning of the year. The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has received some 300 phones calls from consumers regarding excessive 
Sci/Tech,"com September 24, 2004, 10:11 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports, England will target Brian Lara in the Champions Trophy final after the West Indies captain was felled by a delivery from Shoaib Akhtar in the semifinals.
Sports,Arsene Wenger has once again moved to reassure fans that he is staying at Arsenal and has promised he will sign his new contract before the year is out.
Sports," Former Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was ordered by an arbitrator Friday to pay a huge sum of money to Miami, which filed a grievance against the star after he retired just prior to training camp this season."
Sports,PRAGUE : Juventus star Pavel Nedved has told the Czech Republic football federation he has retired at the age of 32 from international soccer after winning 83 caps.
World," Vatican City, Sept. 24   In these hours, the  quot;incessant prayer of the Christian community continues quot; for the liberation of the two Italian hostages in Iraq."
Sports,Sol Campbell today revealed he has agreed to sign a new long-term contract at Arsenal. The England defender expects to tie up a few loose ends over the next couple of weeks before making an official announcement 
Business,"The International Monetary Fund may release to Kenya a \$35 million loan in December after the country reins in spending on salaries and sets up an anti-corruption commission, a fund official said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"If you want the  #39;security enhancements #39; of Windows XP SP2 but you #39;re running an earlier version of Windows, then you #39;re going to have to upgrade, Microsoft has been confirming to the public prints this week."
Business," Fannie Mae  shares fell as much as 3.5 percent on Friday, bringing losses for the week to about 16 percent, as investors grew wary of potential widespread accounting problems at the No. 1 U.S. housing finance company."
Business," Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> shares fell as much  as 3.5 percent on Friday, bringing losses for the week to about  16 percent, as investors grew wary of potential widespread  accounting problems at the No. 1 U.S. housing finance company."
Business," Two major oil companies and a small  Louisiana refiner are negotiating with the U.S. Department of  Energy to borrow crude from national emergency reserves as  crude production in the Gulf of Mexico only slowly recovers  from Hurricane Ivan, sources said on Friday."
Business,"Under a definitive agreement reached Thursday by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and a consortium led by Sony Corporation of America, MGM will continue to operate as a private movie-making company "
Business,"Noranda Inc., Canada #39;s biggest mining company, began exclusive talks on a takeover proposal from China Minmetals Corp. that would lead to the spinoff of Noranda #39;s aluminum business to shareholders."
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports,Serena Williams breezed into the China Open semi-finals on Friday when Russia #39;s Nadia Petrova retired with an ankle injury during the second set of their quarterfinals match.
Sports,Nothing changed at the top of Serie A as all top teams won their games to keep the distance between one another unaltered. Juventus came back from behind against Lazio to win thanks to another goal by Ibrahimovic 
Sports,Real Madrid paid the price for resting key players as a goalless draw at Villarreal saw them fall nine points behind league leaders Barcelona on Sunday.
Sci/Tech," Online sales of illegal ivory are booming in the United States despite a longtime global trade ban, conservationists charge."
Sci/Tech,Expect clarification soonest
Sci/Tech,Shares in telecoms group Thus drop nearly 25  as worries about stiff competition force the company to issue a profit warning.
World, Nova Scotia became the sixth Canadian province or territory to allow gay marriages when the provincial Supreme Court ruled Friday that banning such unions was unconstitutional.
World," N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP)   The UN High Commissioner for Refugees proposed autonomy for the troubled Darfur region of Sudan   a solution the government has resisted. But it said Friday it would be willing to discuss the position anew in an effort to end the violence that has killed 50,000 people."
World, The United States has warned of heightened risk of terror attacks and violent action on American government facilities and personnel in South Korea following Seoul's dispatch of troops to Iraq.
World, President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry have starkly different economic priorities with a common thread: price tags exceeding  #36;1 trillion that could pump already huge deficits skyward over the next decade.
World, A highway patrol officer traveling Friday with Sen. John Kerry's motorcade fell off his motorcycle and suffered minor injuries.
World," In an Oval Office ceremony, Porter Goss was sworn in Friday to head the CIA and lead an intelligence community which has faced intense criticism for failures and faulty information prior to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the Iraq war."
World," The chances of trying former Iraqi  leader Saddam Hussein in 2004 are remote, a U.S. official said  Friday, casting doubt on remarks by Prime Minister Iyad Allawi  who said the trial could begin as early as October."
World,John Kerry says President Bush was wrong to pursue Saddam Hussein instead of Osama Bin Laden.
World,"Prince Harry will join the army in early 2005 after passing his Sandhurst entrance exams, says Clarence House."
World,The Bahamas and Florida are readying themselves for the latest savage hurricane to hit the region.
World,The United Nations began distributing about 40 tons of food from two different places in Gonaves today.
World,"Senator John Kerry said attacks were on the rise and the Bush administration was ""in confusion"" about how to respond."
World," The No. 2 official at the State Department said Friday that the elections planned for January in Iraq must be ""open to all citizens,"" contradicting Defense Secretary Donald H..."
World, A fresh upturn in oil prices left stocks mixed Friday even as a satisfactory report on durable goods orders provided new evidence that the economy might be gaining traction. Downbeat outlooks from a pair of microchip makers weighed on tech stocks...
World," Gunmen abducted six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for Iraq's mobile phone company, seizing two in a bold raid on the firm's Baghdad office and the others outside the capital, officials said Friday, the latest in a string of kidnappings that have underscored the country's fragile security.    Also Friday, a rocket hit the busy Baghdad thoroughfare Palestine Street..."
Sci/Tech,Michael Tiemann criticizes software rival Sun for its support of patents and for keeping Java proprietary.
Sci/Tech,Security specialist issues patches for vulnerabilities that could have allowed denial-of-service attacks against some hardware models.
Business,"HOUSTON, Sept. 24 -- Oil futures prices continued to climb Thursday as traders shrugged off a decision by the US Department of Energy to loan two refiners a relatively small amount of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission said in its complaint that during the years Charles Wang was in charge of Computer Associates between January 1, 1998, and September "
Sports," Former Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was ordered by an arbitrator Friday to pay a huge sum of money to Miami, which filed a grievance against the star after he retired just prior to training camp this season."
Sci/Tech,"According ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August, application development is the last priority, but nonetheless an important one."
Sci/Tech,"Less than 10 days before its scheduled rocket launch, the da Vinci Project says its bid to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize is on hold for the next couple of weeks."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Not expecting a rush of IT spending during the last three months of 2004, Hewlett-Packard Co."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Friday he had no desire to leave the club and planned to sign a new contract to keep him at Highbury until at least 2008.
Sports,Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was ordered Friday to repay the team more than \$8.6 million for breaching his contract when he suddenly quit before training camp.
Sports,Czech Republic football captain Pavel Nedved has announced his retirement from international play. The 32-year-old Nedved said his recurrent knee injury does not allow him to compete for both his club and his country.
Sports,"Generally, you won #39;t find a wig listed above the marquee of a movie, but if ESPN wanted to bill the true star of Hu\$tle, a dark and mostly disappointing depiction of Pete Rose #39;s gambling days as Reds manager, it would organize a conference call "
World,"seized in Baghdad were abducted west of the capital, an Egyptian diplomat in Baghdad said on Friday. and the abduction of two Italian aid workers from their office earlier this month."
Sports," Former Dolphins running back Ricky  Williams was ordered by an arbitrator Friday to pay a huge sum  of money to Miami, which filed a grievance against the star  after he retired just prior to training camp this season."
Sports, A Dallas company that specializes in  underwriting prize money is withholding a  $5 million bonus to  Lance Armstrong until it investigates claims the Tour de France  champion used performance enhancing drugs.
Business," A fare hike that raises tickets by  #36;5 each way announced by American Airlines earlier this week to offset record high jet fuel appears to be sticking among other U.S. airlines, an industry source said on Friday."
Business," A fare hike that raises tickets by  $5  each way announced by American Airlines earlier this week to  offset record high jet fuel appears to be sticking among other  U.S. airlines, an industry source said on Friday."
Business, U.S. stocks got a mild boost on Friday  as government data showed better than expected demand in August  for durable goods other than transportation equipment.
Business, Two refiners will borrow crude oil  from the national emergency reserve to replace output lost due  to Hurricane Ivan and another oil major may be next to tap the  stockpile as prices near all time highs.
Sci/Tech,"Find.com Business Search Engine Adds Content Providers\\Find.com, a search engine for business professionals, today announced that it has signed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, IBISWorld, IOMA, Datamonitor, and Mintel as new premium content providers for the business search engine. Find.com was founded in June 2004 to provide a solution for business professionals in ..."
Business,A bankruptcy judge ruled against United Airlines and sided with unions who said the company submitted unsubstantiated factual claims about its plan to terminate pension programs.
Business,"Emisphere warrants close attention, although massive profits are not in the near-term cards."
Business,"  Morningstar Inc., the mutual fund research firm, faces potential civil charges over failing to promptly correct inaccurate data it published, the company said Friday."
Business,Oil prices inched closer to \$50 a barrel Thursday even as the Bush administration considered tapping the nation #39;s emergency stockpile of crude on behalf of refiners whose supply was disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.
Sports,Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his team will be able to deal with the loss of influential skipper Steven Gerrard without much fuss over the next eight weeks.
Sports,"The last time we saw Roy Jones Jr., he was getting drilled in shocking fashion by Antonio Tarver on May 15. Afterwards, he would tell anyone in sight that he simply couldn #39;t find the motivation "
World,LONDON The British Foreign Office says its embassy in Baghdad has printed 50-thousand leaflets urging Iraqis to help find a kidnapped British citizen.
Business,Emerging market lender Standard Chartered has been linked with the purchase of South Africa #39;s Absa Group - a move that could create one of the fiercest financial takeover battles in the country #39;s history.
Business,The European Commission is set to clear the \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid by Oracle for rival software group PeopleSoft in a move that is likely to pave the way for the creation of a new US software giant.
Business,"Shares of Marathon Oil Corp. (MRO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) rose to historic highs on Friday after Smith Barney raised its rating on the company, saying long-term oil prices "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s (Nasdaq: MSFT) SenderID technology may not be hitting it off with other technology companies, but the company #39;s continuing on the anti-spam crusade that it started talking up back in January."
Sci/Tech,"A team of Canadian volunteers chasing a \$10 million prize for launching a privately financed reusable space vehicle is backing off its plans to blast off next week, leaving just one competitor on the starting line for the jackpot."
Sci/Tech,"Threats to data security are mounting, especially from within organizations, but top executives aren #39;t helping their companies keep pace, a new study has found."
Sports," Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams on Friday was ordered by an arbitrator to pay a huge sum of money to the NFL team, which filed a grievance against the star prior to training camp."
Sports,"Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool will take the field Saturday against Norwich without the familiar face of captain Steven Gerrard there to guide them."
Sports,Spain #39;s Constantino Zaballa broke away early and finished more than a minute ahead of his closest competitors in winning the 19th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Friday.
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti (CP) - Left with almost nothing after tropical storm Jeanne devastated this city, residents buried unclaimed corpses in mud-clogged backyards while mobs attacked aid trucks and even neighbours bringing them food."
Sports,"World motorsport head Max Mosley has fired a salvo at Formula One carmakers in the wake of Ford #39;s decision to quit, accusing some of damaging the sport by throwing money at it."
Sports, Derek Anderson and Andrew Walter have combined to throw for just under 10 miles in their careers.
Sci/Tech,"Today researchers announced the discovery of a new species of ancient reptile. The 230-million-year-old remains of the long-necked, aquatic predator were found in China."
Sci/Tech,Popular television shows like <I>CSI: Crime Scene Investigation</I> have heightened public interest in forensics. So what is the job of a crime-scene investigator really like?
Business,"EU approval of the Oracle-PeopleSoft deal would mirror events that have occurred in the United States, where the Justice Department had argued in favor of blocking of the bid but a court in San Francisco overturned the recommendation."
Business,"  Progress Energy says it will take nearly  $300 million to restore downed electrical lines, splintered utility poles and blasted transformers in hurricane ravaged Florida."
Business," In 1986 Rohan Vos, a wealthy South African auto parts dealer, bought several vintage railcars for his private amusement. He wanted to take his wife, four children and four dogs on a jaunt. He phoned Spoornet, the main state railway of South Africa, to rent a locomotive. Sure, said Spoornet. But the price caused Vos to blanch. Well then, suggested the officious official, Vos would simply have to take along some paying passengers."
Sci/Tech,"The MP3 design modification is a major move for Sony, which has been criticized for a product that only allows its own format to be played."
Sci/Tech,"An Elephant writes  quot;Groklaw is reporting, based on a ZDNet UK story, that Sun #39;s strategy for survival in the near future is based on trying to equate Linux with Red Hat, and then attack Red Hat as too small to support enterprises."
Business," ID Biomedical Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IDB.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IDB.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IDBE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IDBE.O</A>  signed a 10 year U.S. distribution deal for its Fluviral drug  that could reap sales of  $2.3 billion and help U.S. authorities  fill a flu vaccine shortage, the company said on Monday."
Sports,"LONDON, September 25 (Online): Host England and surprise package West Indies would meet in the final of ICC Championship Trophy in Oval on Saturday (today)."
Sports,"DURING 21 years in coaching, I #39;ve been lucky enough to reach the grand final five times. These games represent the pinnacle of your career, but at the same time produce a very strange sensation."
World,"Brussels and Ankara say they have resolved their differences over Turkey #39;s penal code reforms. According to EU Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen, there are  quot;no more obstacles quot; barring the launch of EU accession talks with Turkey."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin and China #39;s prime minister, Wen Jiabao, have met in Moscow for talks on trade and the fight against terrorism."
World," Gunmen abducted six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for Iraq's mobile phone company, seizing two in a bold raid on the firm's Baghdad office and the others outside the capital, officials said Friday, the latest in a string of kidnappings that have underscored the country's fragile security.    Also Friday, a rocket hit the busy Baghdad thoroughfare Palestine Street..."
World," It's been almost a year since singer songwriter Elliott Smith committed suicide, and fans and friends will be looking for answers as the posthumous ""From a Basement on the Hill"" is released..."
World, China on Friday welcomed a Russian draft resolution to draw up a new list of terror suspects who would be subject to extradition in a stepped up global campaign against terrorism. But the United States and France eyed the plan with a measure of caution...
World," Stocks moved modestly higher Friday as a dip in oil prices and a satisfactory report on durable goods orders cheered investors at the end of a losing week.    In midafternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 39.75, or 0.4 percent, at 10,078.65..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Oracle extends deadline on PeopleSoft bid...MLB sells game clips for 99 cents...TiVo hires marketing chief...Jail time for California swappers?
Business,"PalmSource cuts its losses in the first quarter, but lost business from Sony leaves the outlook uncertain."
Business,"You know, this is information that you just can't get anyplace else. Unless you look for it."
Sci/Tech,"Scotland's CRLO Displays, which specializes in a type of LCOS chip for large-screen projection TVs, nabs funding."
Sci/Tech,Top execs quicker to throw money at tech solutions than to properly train employees--who could be the real problem.
Business,Shares of PalmSource (Nasdaq: PSRC) are down 17 to \$20.80 today after the company reported its first-quarter results yesterday afternoon.
Sci/Tech,"The electronics giant belatedly decides to support the popular digital music format on its hard-drive players. Watch out, Apple. Ah, remember the  #39;80s."
Sports,"Billy Reay, the winningest coach in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks, has died after a struggle with cancer. He was 86, the Arlington Heights, Ill."
Sports,"Spain #39;s Constantino Zaballa, riding for the Saunier Duval team, broke away early in the day for an easy win in Friday #39;s 19th stage of the Tour of Spain over Avila and Collado Villalba."
Sci/Tech,"After spending several years in a protracted death spiral, Commerce One Inc. is finally on the verge of ending its misery by running out of cash. The San Francisco software maker laid off most of its staff this week and said in a Friday regulatory filing that it is down to its last \$300,000 in operating cash."
Sci/Tech,A toolkit designed to exploit a recently-disclosed Microsoft JPEG vulnerability has been released onto the net.\
Business,"When it comes down to a choice between good politics and good policy, which usually wins? Let #39;s put it this way: We don #39;t call it the political Play of the Week for nothing."
Business,"Shares of Marathon Oil Corp. (MRO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) rose to historic highs on Friday after Smith Barney raised its rating on the company, arguing that oil prices would "
Sci/Tech,The vendor adds to its growing list of spam lawsuits one aimed at a service provider that hosts spammers. By Thomas Claburn. Cheapbulletproof.
Sci/Tech,The FDIC on Friday issued an alert about an increasingly common e-mail scam designed to steal personal information and money from millions of unwary consumers.
Sci/Tech,"Linux vendor Mandrakesoft is teaming with a consortium of European partners in an effort to win Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 5 (EAL5), the highest security certification for defense and other highly sensitive areas of governmental IT "
Sci/Tech," Wolves, lions, cheetahs and other predators inflict relatively few losses on livestock and farmers gain only a temporary boost if these marauders are culled, New Scientist says."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins plan to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday despite the threat of Hurricane Jeanne. The hurricane is expected to hit Florida #39;s east coast this weekend, most likely Sunday morning."
Sports,AUSTIN Texas coach Mack Brown has been looking for ways to keep his team focused on the present. UT will face Oklahoma on October ninth in Dallas.
Sci/Tech, Google's next move may be to add a browser offering to its portfolio of  Internet products. A New York Post news report suggests that the  search engine giant has added employees to develop such a technology based on  the open source Mozilla browser.
Sci/Tech, Motorola's (NYSE: MOT) sleek and stylish MPx200 smartphone incorporates the productivity features of a Windows Mobile 2002 personal digital assistant    even the ability to play MP3 files    along with a GSM based mobile phone.
Sci/Tech," It's been four months to the day since I last wrote on the subject of the cell phone industry's plan to publish your unlisted cell phone number for all the world to see    and charge you for the privilege. Fortunately, the U.S. Senate has not been sitting on its hands all this while. Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill on the proposed ""E411"" cell phone directory, sending it on to the full Senate for a floor vote."
Sci/Tech," Storage resource management software is, for the first time, the leading growth driver in the overall storage software market, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Storage Software Tracker."
Sci/Tech," It is low in cost, it delivers enterprise level functionality, and it spares a company the ordeal of an extensive implementation project. It is hosted software, and many say this once fledgling software space is now in its prime as more and more companies    both buyers and sellers    jump on the bandwagon."
Business," Most U.S. airlines, trying to offset record high jet fuel prices, have boosted air fares in North America by as much as  #36;10 on round trip flights."
Business, The FDIC on Friday issued an alert about an increasingly common e mail scam designed to steal personal information and money from millions of unwary consumers.
Business," Oil prices ended higher on Friday,  shrugging off a U.S. government move to lend out some strategic  crude stocks as traders said the amounts were too small to  alleviate supply shortage worries."
Business," Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A>, under fire from  regulators, is facing a groundswell of lawsuits from  class action specialists for billions of dollars in stock  losses stemming from the company's faulty accounting."
Business,"More than 1,000 opposition activists protest in Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, about the rising cost of living."
Business,"  Russian President Vladmir Putin told a group of media executives  quot;the state #39;s goal has not been, is not and will not be quot; to nationalize the country #39;s emabattled oil giant Yukos (YUKOY) , AFX News reported, though said that state firms "
Business,"  As reported by Reuters:  quot;A scuttled deal to rebuild Donald Trump #39;s casino empire on Thursday left the star of  quot;The Apprentice quot; optimistic he could forge a new agreement, but bond analysts were wary of the prospects for the money losing "
Sci/Tech,VeriSign Inc. officials are launching a managed security service that they believe can cut up to 40 percent of the cost of deploying strong authentication throughout an enterprise.
Sci/Tech,"The consortium plans to make bringing Linux up to the Evaluation Assurance Level 5 (EAL5), which is part of an internationally recognized security certification called Common Criteria, its first effort."
Sports,"Arsene Wenger has made it clear that he is still totally committed to Arsenal, despite reports of interest from Real Madrid. The Gunners are keen to persuade their manager to pen a new long-term contract in "
Sports,"Arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Friday that Williams owes the Dolphins \$8.6 million for breaching his contract, an NFL spokesman says."
Sports,"MIAMI (Sept. 24, 2004) -- Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was ordered to repay the team more than \$8.6 million for breaching his contract when he suddenly quit before training camp."
World,"Raja Ramanna, architect of Indias nuclear weapons programme, died early on Friday. He was 79. As director of the government-run research centre in Mumbai, Ramanna headed the team that built and tested Indias first atomic bomb in Pokhran in 1974."
Sci/Tech," The announcement sent ripples of anxiety through the tech world. On Sept. 15, J.P. Morgan Chase  amp; Co.  said that it was terminating a seven year,  #36;5 billion technology outsourcing deal with IBM. For many, it's an article of faith that corporations will gradually hand off ever more of their technology operations to big service providers such as IBM, Accenture , and Electronic Data Systems . Yet here was the nation's second largest bank taking its tech back because it was strategically too important to be left to an outsider. ..."
World," The United States does not have to wait until Iraq ""is peaceful and perfect"" before it begins to withdraw military troops from that troubled country, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said on Friday."
World," Iraq's elections in January should encompass the entire country, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said on Friday, differing from comments by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that some violent areas could be excluded."
World, The leaders of India and Pakistan on Friday hailed a new era in often fraught relations between the two nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project and pursue solutions to the Kashmir conflict.
World," European Union governments on Friday permanently banned chemicals used to soften plastic from being used in toys, saying they are harmful to young children who put toys in their mouths."
World," Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao promised support Friday for Moscow's bid for World Trade Organization membership, as the two countries discussed building a pipeline to transport Russian crude to China."
World, Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said he would seek an explanation from UN chief Kofi Annan for his attitude to Iraq's elections when they meet on Friday at the United Nations.
World," Iraq's elections in January should  encompass the entire country, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State  Richard Armitage said on Friday, differing from comments by  Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that some violent areas could  be excluded."
World, The leaders of India and Pakistan on  Friday hailed a new era in often fraught relations between the  two nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project  and pursue solutions to the Kashmir conflict.
World," French author Francoise Sagan, who shot  to fame with her first novel ""Bonjour Tristesse"" at the age of  18 and courted controversy throughout her life, died on Friday,  a hospital spokesman said. Sagan, who was 69, was an icon of  1950s intellectuals and lived the Bohemian lifestyle she  portrayed in her writing. She was a longstanding friend of late  President Francois Mitterrand and was convicted of taking drugs  and for tax evasion."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - This week #39;s federal grand jury indictment of former Computer Associates International Inc."
Business,"chip stocks rose slightly on Friday as government data showed better than expected demand in August for durable goods other than transportation equipment, but climbing oil prices limited gains."
Business," Celestica Inc. is selling its power systems business to C amp;D Technologies, a Pennsylvania based company which will keep the 160 people employed at the division as part of a strategic expansion of its own business."
Business,Delta Chief Customer Service Officer Vicki Escarra will retire on Oct. 1 after 31 years with the Atlanta-based airline. Escarra said she wanted to spend more time with family.
Sci/Tech,The fossilized neck bones of a 230-million-year-old sea creature have features suggesting that the animal #39;s snakelike throat could flare open and create suction that would pull in prey.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Hewlett-Packard Co. has stopped selling workstations based on Intel Corp. #39;s Itanium 2 microprocessor, a company spokeswoman confirmed today."
Sci/Tech," (Sep 24, 2004) An international team of scientists have discovered one of the most powerful events since the Big Bang: a collision between two galaxy clusters, which is smashing millions of stars into each other."
Sci/Tech,"If the rumors-- some now reaching fever pitch-- are to be trusted, Google is cooking up a whole slew of products and technologies that could unseat Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"VeriSign and RSA Security intro security tools that could help combat the upswing in E-commerce threats. By Thomas Claburn. It #39;s hard to say what #39;s growing faster, security threats or security solutions."
Sci/Tech," One of two Canadian teams competing for a  $10 million US prize has delayed the launch of its rocket. The rocket launch was set to take place in Kindersley, Sask."
Sci/Tech,Sun and Microsoft are using a common strategy to attack a common enemy--Red Hat. Sun President Jonathan Schwartz fired a major counteroffensive against Linux nemesis Red Hat by unveiling hefty discounts on 
Sci/Tech,A design for a futuristic glass building with a giant plasma video screen landed Cesar Pelli the job as architect for the new science center at Adriaen #39;s Landing.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The US Department of Homeland Security this week awarded BearingPoint Inc. a \$229 million IT contract to help consolidate and manage the agency #39;s vast financial resources and assets."
Sports,"WOBURN, England (PA) -- And so there were two. After the second round Friday, Padraig Harrington and David Howell are the only members of the European Ryder Cup team left in the Heritage Tournament at Woburn."
Sports,"Shawn Green is a vital player in the Los Angeles Dodgers #39; run toward the playoffs. The All-Star first baseman hit a two-run, ninth-inning home run Sunday to lift the Dodgers to a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies."
Sports,"Kansas University officials will release the contract of Athletic Director Lew Perkins during a press conference Friday evening. Todd Cohen, a KU spokesman, said Perkins and Chancellor Robert Hemenway will "
World,"Kidnappers seized six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for the country #39;s mobile phone company in two separate incidents, authorities said."
World,"The war crimes trial of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein won #39;t begin any time soon because deteriorating security is hampering information-gathering in the case, a senior US official said Friday."
World,"Dakar - Funds are being offered to assist north and west Africa in the fight against the worst locust plague in more than a decade, but the cash may be too little, too late for Mauritania, which has been invaded for a second time since August."
Business," Fannie Mae , under fire from regulators, is facing a groundswell of lawsuits from class action specialists for billions of dollars in stock losses stemming from the company's faulty accounting."
Business," Orders for U.S. durable goods fell  unexpectedly in August but beat forecasts once transportation  equipment was stripped out, government data showed on Friday in  evidence the economy is again pumping strongly."
Business," Boston Scientific Corp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BSX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BSX.N</A> said on  Friday it has recalled an ear implant the company acquired as  part of its purchase of Advanced Bionics in June."
Business,An agreement has been reached to lend 1.7 million barrels of oil from the government #39;s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to two companies whose refineries were running short of crude 
Business,"Alitalia, Unions Ink Deal to Split CompanyDS Ext. Head.: Alitalia, Unions Sign Deal to Split the Italian Airline in Two to Stave Off Bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"KINDERSLEY, Sask. (CP) -- A Canadian team of engineers competing in an international race to put civilians into space has postponed its first stab at the \$10-million prize."
Sci/Tech,"AP Sept. 24, 2004 1:00 PM)_ A New Haven architect has been chosen to design the new Science Center to be built at Adriaen #39;s Landing in Hartford."
Sports,The 32-year-old European footballer of the year said this month that he would not return to the national squad until he had fully recovered from a knee injury.
Sports,Motorsport boss Max Mosley has warned Formula One team owners they need to take radical measures to drag the sport out of a financial crisis.
Sports,"ALICANTE, Spain -- Paul-Henri Mathieu pulled off a remarkable 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory against Spanish No. 1 Carlos Moya to give France a 1-0 lead on the opening day of their Davis Cup semifinal on Friday."
Sports,"Former NBA star Calvin Murphy, who faces trial on charges of sexually abusing five of his daughters, was fired Friday as the Houston Rockets TV analyst."
World,"South Korean company sold materials that can be used in chemical weapons to North Korea. Vienna (AsiaNews/Agencies) - By a unanimous resolution of its 137-member general conference in Vienna today, the International "
Sci/Tech,"Packard, one of the most aggressive promoters of Intel #39;s Itanium family of processors, is 86ing its line of workstations that use the chips."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell has concluded that Colombia has met congressional requirements for protection of human rights, thereby freeing  #36;32.5 million in military aid funds, the State Department said Friday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty burnished his credentials as a guardian of medicare Friday, announcing nine new or expanded MRI clinics, while pursuing plans to bring for profit MRIs into the public fold."
World," Clashing over Iraq, Sen. John Kerry said Friday that President Bush's policies made the war against terror harder to win and ""let Osama bin Laden slip away."" Bush chastised his Democratic rival for questioning the motives of Iraq's interim prime minister."
World,"Iraq's interim PM Iyad Allawi appeals to world leaders at the UN to help Iraq ""defeat the forces of terrorism""."
World," Top U.S. officials differed Friday over key details of planned Iraqi elections in January, including the unresolved issue of whether all Iraqis will be able to vote and who will protect them from their country's worsening violence..."
World," Clashing over Iraq, Sen. John Kerry said Friday that President Bush's policies made the war against terror harder to win and ""let Osama bin Laden slip away."" Bush chastised his Democratic rival for questioning the motives of Iraq's interim prime minister..."
World," Teenage sniper Lee Boyd Malvo plans to drop all appeals of his conviction and life sentence for one of 10 killings in October 2002, and will admit guilt in a second slaying, his lawyer said Friday..."
World, Floridians scrambled to board their homes and stock up on groceries and gas   again   as Hurricane Jeanne churned westward Friday and threatened to become the fourth hurricane to pound the state in the last six weeks...
World,"Gunmen abducted six Egyptians working for Iraq's mobile phone company, seizing two in a bold raid on the firm's Baghdad office and the others outside the capital, officials said Friday, the latest in a string of kidnappings that have underscored the country's fragile security."
Sci/Tech,"Commerce One and Manugistics cut staff, as software makers grapple with industry upheaval."
Sci/Tech,"The Intel chip, once expected to dominate the server market and even creep into PCs, takes yet another knock."
Sports," How do you explain a quarterback sneak in Chinese? How about a blitz, an onside kick, or a fair catch?"
Sci/Tech,"The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has shut down the MARID working group, which was attempting to develop a Sender ID standard."
Sports,Czech Republic midfielder Pavel Nedved has announced he is quitting international football to concentrate on his club career with Juventus.
Sports,Motorsport.com. Kasey Kahne grabbed the Bud pole for the Stacker 200 Saturday at Dover International Speedway. It marks Kahne #39;s second consecutive pole (he also started 
Sports,"An arbitrator has ruled that Ricky Williams owes the Miami Dolphins \$8.6 million US in the wake of his retirement just before the start of camp, an NFL spokesman said."
World,"Ruud Lubbers, the head of the UN refugee agency UNHCR, has urged the Sudanese government to give autonomy to the western Darfur region to help end a rebellion there which has led to massive reprisals by Arab militias against black African villagers."
Sports," When Miami bolted the Big East for the Atlantic Coast Conference, West Virginia had a vacancy on its schedule and found a replacement in James Madison."
Sports," CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. number one Andy  Roddick broke his own fastest serve record as he overwhelmed  Belarus's Vladimir Voltchkov in the opening match of their  Davis Cup semifinal Friday."
Sports," GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Sports Network) - The start time of  Saturday's college football game between 16th-ranked Florida  and Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville was  moved from 6 p.m. (et) to 11:30 a.m. (et)."
Sports," EL SEGUNDO, California (Sports Network) - Los Angeles  Lakers center Vlade Divac is not expected to be ready for the  start of training camp due to a herniated disc in his lower  back."
Sci/Tech,"Though MSN TV2 is the successor to the original WebTV devices, the new box is a vast departure from its predecessors."
Sci/Tech,Four laboratory workers were fired from their jobs at the Los Alamos National Laboratory because of their roles in several recent security and safety incidents in the facility.
Sci/Tech,"Even as Sanjay Kumar, the former CEO of Computer Associates, was indicted on accounting fraud charges and CA signed agreements with federal officials to avoid prosecution, some users said they're not giving up on the company's software."
Sci/Tech,"HP's decision is a setback to the Itanium 2 microprocessor, which Intel at one point had billed as a future industry standard."
Sci/Tech,"BearingPoint won a \$229 million contract to build an ERP-like system to manage the Department of Homeland Security's financial resources and assets, which were inherited from 22 different agencies."
Sci/Tech,"Software maker Commerce One Inc., seen as a poster child for the dot-com bust, is down to its last \$300,000 in operating cash, has laid off most of its staff and expects to file for bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"In his keynote speech at PeopleSoft's Connect 2004 user conference, CEO Craig Conway acknowledged that the company made what he called well-intentioned errors in its efforts to assimilate the J.D. Edwards user base."
Sci/Tech,"Citing user concerns, eBay has dropped plans to close its Half.com unit in mid-October and move the online used merchandise store's buyers and sellers onto eBay's main site."
Sci/Tech,IT security vendors and analysts reported an increase in the number of cyberattacks being targeted at specific companies doing business online. An ongoing denial-of-service attack against payment processor Authorize.Net is a prime example.
Sci/Tech,"The San Diego-based maker of data storage products said in a statement that it plans to cut 145 regular and temporary personnel worldwide, and will incur restructuring charges of between \$5 million and \$7 million."
Sci/Tech,"Speaking to financial analysts at the Banc of America Securities Investment Conference yesterday, HP Chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina downplayed hopes that corporate budget surpluses would drive IT spending increases in the fourth quarter."
Sports,"Quarterback Mark Brunell practiced Friday for the first time this week, taking about a third of the snaps on his strained hamstring to keep alive his chances of playing Monday night."
Sci/Tech,Mark Logic this week introduced its Open Content Architecture strategy for enabling enterprise customers to unify and manage unstructured content and other types of enterprise information.
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. (HP) has stopped selling workstations based on Intel Corp.'s Itanium 2 microprocessor, a company spokeswoman confirmed Friday."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices eased on  Friday, boosting short term yields as hopes faded the Federal  Reserve might slow the pace of interest rates hikes."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Opinion</strong> Tiemann's diaper must be changed
Sci/Tech,"The new Bose SoundDock, available exclusively on the Apple online store, brings your music to life while charging your iPod or iPod mini through its docking connector. Bose technology produces room-filling sound on a wide stereo sound stage from your iPod. Comes complete with remote. Sep 24"
Business,"The cause of the investigation does not look serious, but its too soon to say for sure. By Kristen French. September 24, 2004- Regulatory investigations are hardly a surprise in the securities industry anymore."
Business,"If you #39;ve been on the Internet looking to rent a 250-member marching band, you #39;d better hurry. Bidding on eBay ends Saturday for the James Bowie High School band."
World,"After 57 years of hostility and mutual suspicion, India and Pakistan today made a new beginning in their relations when they decided to consider all possible options for a peaceful negotiated settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue and explore the "
Business,"Software companies Commerce One and Manugistics each announced on Friday plans to cut staff, the latest round of layoffs in a dismal business-software market."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc.'s recently launched news service in China doesn't display results from Web sites blocked by that country's authorities, raising prickly questions for an online search engine that has famously promised to ""do no evil."""
Sci/Tech," (Sep 24, 2004) The da Vinci Project, a Canadian team of amateur rocket scientists, has pushed back the launch date of its Wildfire rocket."
Sports,"Cary, NC (Sports Network) - Craig Stadler shot a seven-under-par 65 on Friday to take the first-round lead of the SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country Club."
Sci/Tech," No, the U.S. is not on the verge of a solar revolution, and sunshine won't provide the country with ""energy independence"" anytime soon. But solar power is gaining momentum, and based on current trends, that momentum will probably continue to build."
Sci/Tech," Some of Antarctica's glaciers are melting faster than snow can replace them, enough to raise sea levels measurably, scientists reported on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Suddenly the darkened room seemed intensely cold, some people felt a sense of presence and others were so terrified they had to leave."
Sci/Tech, Medical experts Friday hailed the birth of the first baby born to a woman after an ovarian tissue transplant as a highly significant achievement that could help thousands of cancer patients become mothers.
Sci/Tech,Politically charged phrase disappearing as firms cook up new terms to describe sending work to cheaper labor markets.
Business,"US Airways chief executive Bruce Lakefield said Friday the airline would, as expected, ask a bankruptcy judge to impose temporary pay cuts on its union workers to conserve cash during the slow fall travel season."
Business,"CHICAGO : The judge overseeing United Airlines #39; bankruptcy case struck a controversial pension-related brief from the record, in the latest development in the row over United #39;s underfunded pension plans."
Business,"Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has been chosen to lead a \$6.4 billion Navy satellite project aimed at boosting US forces #39; communications capabilities tenfold, the Pentagon said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The ability to edit, categorize, and annotate saved searches and the history list puts a new spin on browser bookmarks. Special search functions help tame wild and woolly search results; you can also share results by e-mail."
Sports,Two goals ahead. Ten minutes to play. Surely Paris Saint-Germain would finally win its first game this season? No ... this is PSG we #39;re talking about.
World,"NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 24: At their first meeting here this morning, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh popped the question to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf."
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft and IBM offer IM products for the enterprise, smaller challengers are staking out valuable territory with a commitment to interoperability. This week both Antepo and Jabber will unveil new IM offerings that bolster standards support and security."
Sci/Tech,Clues point to the company developing a series of Web features -- including a Web browser. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Move over Bill Gates.
Sci/Tech,"A Canadian team #39;s bid to launch the country #39;s first manned spaceship is on hold, although the aspiring astronauts have not given up their attempt to win a \$10 million prize."
Sports,Colin Montgomerie will never forget September 2004 but his accountant may not look at it so fondly. Monty had the glory of holing the winning putt at the Ryder Cup but by the traditional 
Sports,"Sydney: Lleyton Hewitt crushed Mehdi Tahiri 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to claim one of the proudest records in Australian tennis and give his country a commanding 2-0 lead over Morocco in their Davis Cup World Group play-off."
Sports,"France has taken a 1-0 lead over Spain in the Davis Cup tennis semifinals in Alicante, Spain, thanks to Paul-Henri Matthieu #39;s surprise win over former French Open champion Carlos Moya."
Sports,"Jeremy Mayfield won the pole in qualifying Friday at Dover International Speedway, putting behind him a wreck that seriously damaged his championship hopes in the Nextel Cup series."
Sports,"LIVERPOOL - All of a sudden, a promising future under new manager Rafael Benitez has turned dismal after Steven Gerrard #39;s broken foot."
World,"The family of Kenneth Bigley, the British hostage being held in Iraq, has made a direct appeal for his release to the militants who abducted the 62-year old-engineer."
World,"An Israeli woman was killed yesterday after Palestinian militants fired a mortar shell at a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip, provoking further anger among settlers over Prime "
World,": Chechen rebel leader, Aslan Maskhadov, purportedly denied his involvement in the Russian school hostage-taking in a statement released on Friday and said another rebel chief, Shamil Basayev, should stand trial for staging it."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday said on Friday that terrorism is a common threat to the international society, and a new international security system should be created "
World," Prosecutors will file terror related charges against the cleric accused of heading the group behind the Bali bombings, in a case seen as a test of Indonesia #39;s willingness to go after militants."
World, Several  #39;quick action #39; police teams have converged on Indonesia #39;s West Java region to hunt down the top two masterminds of the recent Jakarta blast.
World,A delegation from the Muslim Council of Britain is flying to Baghdad in a desperate attempt secure to release of hostage Kenneth Bigley.
Business,"Crude oil prices closed at a new record high, extending the recent rally to seven sessions, as traders weighed the impact of the Energy Department #39;s decision to use the nation #39;s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to offset lost production as a result of "
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 24, 2004 - Shares of Fannie Mae fell again on Friday, capping a three-day slide of more than 13 percent, as investor concerns widened after a government regulator accused top executives "
Business,"A solid majority of Americans tell pollsters they think the country is headed in the wrong direction. But as the congressional campaigns got underway in earnest this September, it seemed all "
Business,NEW YORK : US shares ended mostly lower Thursday as oil prices kept moving higher despite news that US strategic reserves may be tapped to ease supply concerns.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists in California on Friday began examining for the first time samples of solar wind particles collected by the spacecraft Genesis, which crashed earlier this month in the Utah desert when its parachutes failed to open on "
Sci/Tech,The first solar-wind samples recovered from the crashed Genesis space capsule will be examined by researchers in California. The Genesis crashed earlier this month into Utah #39;s west desert.
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s recently launched news service in China doesn #39;t display results from Web sites blocked by that country #39;s authorities, raising prickly questions "
Sports,"Charleston, SC (Sports Network) - Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish each posted singles victories Friday to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Belarus in their best-of-five Davis Cup semifinal."
Sports,"Juventus playmaker Pavel Nedved has officially announced his retirement from international football, a decision hed been flirting with for months."
Sci/Tech, Deal with ESS Technology will add support for Ahead's variant of the MPEG 4 video format on DVD players.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. has decided not to enable the wireless access point functionality in its Intel 915/925X ""Grantsdale"" chipset, a company spokesman confirmed Friday afternoon."
Sports,"Fireballing American Andy Roddick improved his service serve mark blasting a record 155 mph serve in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, win over Vladimir Voltchkov Friday earning the United States a 1-0 early lead lead over Belarus in the Davis Cup semifinals World Group."
Sports," AC Milan must improve its play in order to repeat last season #39;s Serie A triumph. So far the Rossoneri have four points after three matches, but have conceded an alarming four goals."
Sports,"West Indies have been on the wrong end of some serious vitriol this summer, not least in the British media, where they have been accused of fecklessness, indiscipline and general lack of backbone."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he is keeping tabs on Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips. Wenger said:  quot;He is getting higher every year.
World,"The Israeli military says a Palestinian mortar has slammed into a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip, killing a woman. The military says the mortar fell in the Neve Dekalim settlement, located in the southern part of the territory."
World,"Police investigators have questioned a woman claiming to be the wife of Noordin Moh. Top, one of two Malaysian fugitives believed to have masterminded a series of bomb attacks across the country."
Sci/Tech," Oxygen and food will be worrisomely low on the international space station by Christmas, and it's crucial that a Russian supply ship get there by then, a top NASA official said Friday."
World,"Japan #39;s Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will reshuffle his Cabinet and pick key officials for the country #39;s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday, said Shinzo Abe, secretary general of the party."
Sci/Tech," A swarm of ""killer"" bees stung one man to death and injured six other people, including a 5 year old, in a rampage in a park in northern Mexico, emergency services said on Friday."
Business,"The Anglo-Dutch oil giant, Shell, withdraws hundreds of workers from oil facilities in Nigeria's troubled Niger Delta."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: TV chip company gets \$19 million...Oracle extends deadline on PeopleSoft bid...MLB sells game clips for 99 cents...TiVo hires marketing chief.
Sci/Tech,Rice University researchers say they have figured out a way to reduce the potential toxicity of Buckyballs.
Business,chip stocks ended barely higher on Friday as a spike in oil prices to near record levels pared earlier gains and renewed concerns about the effect of high energy prices on consumer spending and corporate profits.
Sci/Tech,"Personalized search is the next big idea in the world of search and Ask Jeeves got there first. With MyJeeves, you sign up to the free service, and you are then able to save any URL you #39;ve come across while searching."
Sports,ROME: AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini (pic) believes adversity will bring out the best in his faltering team when they visit high-flying Lazio tomorrow.
Sports,"COLFAX, Wash. -- Arraignment of two Seattle brothers facing charges in the slaying of a University of Idaho football player was continued Friday until Oct. 8. Lawyers for Matthew R. Wells II, 27, and James "
World,"An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza early on Saturday, wounding at least four people, witnesses said."
Sci/Tech,A distributed denial-of-service attack that disrupted Web-based systems at credit card payment processing firm Authorize.Netearlier this week is indicative of a sharp increase in the number of cyberattacks being targeted at specific companies and driven by profit motives on the part of the hackers who launch them.
Sci/Tech,Deal with ESS Technology will add support for Ahead's variant of the MPEG-4 video format on DVD players.
World," Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday and told him that China is ready to provide  quot;feasible help quot; to Russia in the fight against terrorism, Itar Tass news agency reported Friday."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin is defending his government #39;s efforts to strengthen and centralize control in the wake of several recent terrorist attacks.
Sci/Tech,U.S. regulators open a public comment period on a plan to wire broadband and VoIP systems for law enforcement surveillance.\
Sci/Tech," Fourteen years after coming under federal protection, the northern spotted owl continues on the decline in the Pacific Northwest, a study shows."
Sci/Tech," Some wildlife experts want to make the greater sage grouse an endangered species icon. Its Western habitat, unfortunately, is atop some of the nation's largest untapped natural gas fields."
World," Iraq's new prime minister, in his debut appearance before the U.N. General Assembly, appealed to world governments on Friday to put aside their differences over the war and help Baghdad rebuild."
World," Sudanese authorities said Friday they foiled another plot by an opposition Islamist party to kidnap and kill senior government officials and blow up sites in the capital, a news agency close to the government reported."
World," Britain's leading Muslim organisation dispatched two envoys to Iraq, hoping to help secure the release of a British engineer taken hostage by Muslim extremists eight days ago."
World, Egypt pressed Africa's case for permanent seats on a reformed UN Security Council and said it deserved to be considered for a place itself.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Information the RCMP passed to U.S. officials in sloppy fashion was used in a hearing that resulted in Ottawa engineer Maher Arar's deportation to Syria, where he was imprisoned for months as a terrorism suspect."
World," Voters in recent surveys are more frequently describing themselves as Republicans, a shift that could affect November elections up and down the ticket if it continues."
World, A Texas congressional candidate has launched a television campaign ad linking his opponent to beleaguered CBS news anchor Dan Rather.
World, Hundreds of thousands of people on  Florida's east coast were told to leave their homes once again  on Friday as deadly Hurricane Jeanne approached for what could  be a record fourth hurricane hit in a year on the storm weary  state.
World," Sudanese authorities said Friday they  foiled another plot by an opposition Islamist party to kidnap  and kill senior government officials and blow up sites in the  capital, a news agency close to the government reported."
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into  a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza early on Saturday, killing  an elderly civilian man and wounding at least three people,  witnesses and medics said."
World," Bargain hunters kept Wall Street mixed Friday, allowing blue chips to rise despite a new record high for oil prices. But fresh warnings from semiconductor firms sent the tech sector falling, and the three major indexes ended the week substantially lower..."
World," Teenage sniper Lee Boyd Malvo plans to drop all appeals of his conviction and life sentence for one of 10 killings in October 2002, and will admit guilt in a second slaying, his lawyer said Friday..."
World," It's been almost a year since singer songwriter Elliott Smith committed suicide, and fans and friends will be looking for answers as the posthumous ""From a Basement on the Hill"" is released..."
World, More than half a million residents of Florida's east coast were urged to evacuate   again   as Hurricane Jeanne churned westward Friday and threatened to become the fourth hurricane to pound the state in the last six weeks...
Sci/Tech,Via Technologies announces new product that brings PCI Express input-output to computers running AMD chips.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s WMA, Apple #39;s ACC, Sony #39;s Altrac and others -- compete in a variety of digital music devices, support for MP3 is becoming a required ingredient for any successful portable player."
Sci/Tech,"Going after spammers rather than focusing merely on developing antispam technology is an important step, John Movina, spokesperson for the Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email, said."
Sci/Tech,"update A top Red Hat executive has attacked the open-source credentials of its sometime business partner Sun Microsystems. In a Web log posting Thursday, Michael Tiemann, Red Hat #39;s vice president of open-source "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has issued a software tool that scans users #39; computers to help them find software that may be affected by a recently discovered vulnerability in the way many Windows programs process JPEG files.
Sci/Tech," quot;The most secure version of Windows today is Windows XP with SP2, quot; Microsoft explained in a statement it issued.  quot;We recommend that customers upgrade to XP and SP2 as quickly as possible."
Sci/Tech,"  Oxygen and food will be worrisomely low on the international space station by Christmas, and it #39;s crucial that a Russian supply ship get there by then, a top NASA official said today."
Sports,"With his Texas team on a roll and a pivotal matchup with Oklahoma just three weekends away, Longhorns coach Mack Brown found himself looking for ways to keep his team focused on the present."
Sports," Kevin Brown had ""no problem"" throwing in the bullpen Friday and is a ""long shot"" to pitch Sunday after breaking his non pitching hand three weeks ago, New York Yankees manager Joe Torre said before the game against the Boston Red Sox."
Sports, Utah hopes to rely on a more conventional approach against Air Force this year.
Sports," Craig Stadler had the answers ready, as if he expected the questions."
Sports," Ichiro Suzuki, baseball's sang froid  player, is racing to shatter an elusive record for hits in a  single season, aiming to bring glory to himself, the Seattle  Mariners and his country Japan."
Sports," Andy Roddick cracked a 155 mph delivery,  two mph quicker than his own fastest serve record, to help push  the U.S. into a 2 0 lead over Belarus in their Davis Cup  semi final on Friday."
Business,"New York: It seems the US billionaires #39; club is not as exclusive as it once was. There are now 313 billionaires in the United States, a huge jump over the 262 counted last year, according to Forbes magazine "
Business,"AMSTERDAM Philips Electronics, Europe #39;s third-largest maker of semiconductors, on Friday reduced its third-quarter chip sales forecast, saying demand is waning."
Business,"Commerce One says it must lay off 56 employees, leaving it with 36 to operate its supplier relationship management business unit. Years of economic devastation have left Commerce One -- once "
Business,based brokerage Collins Stewart Tullett placed 55m of new shares yesterday to help fund the 69.5m purchase of the money and futures broker Prebon.
Sci/Tech,"An international team of astronomers has obtained the clearest images yet of the merger of two distant clusters of galaxies, calling it one of the most powerful cosmic events ever witnessed."
Sci/Tech,"The humphead wrasse provides some of Hong Kong #39;s most expensive fish dishes, which, in a city with a strong tradition of luxury dining, is saying something."
Sci/Tech,"Some wildlife experts want to make the greater sage grouse an endangered species icon. Its Western habitat, unfortunately, is atop some of the nation #39;s largest untapped natural gas fields."
Sports,"Someday Bill Parcells and Joe Gibbs will both be in the football Hall of Fame. For now, both are locked in the quest to resurrect two of the most storied franchises in history."
World,"RIO DE JANEIRO With Brazil hoping to begin operating a uranium enrichment plant by as early as year #39;s end, the International Atomic Energy Agency is intensifying efforts to reach an agreement that would guarantee its inspectors unimpeded access to the "
World,"On my last visit to the Darfur area in Sudan, in June, I found a man groaning under a tree. He had been shot in the neck and jaw and left for dead in a pile of corpses."
World,Sudanese authorities said Friday they foiled another plot by an opposition Islamist party to kidnap and kill senior government officials and blow up sites in the capital 
Business,"Bill Gates remained atop the list of richest people in the United States, but investor Warren Buffett edged closer and Google #39;s founders are rising fast, according to Forbes magazine."
Business,Martha Stewart has had some good news just before she heads off to jail - a new contract from her company worth more than \$2ma year.
Business,Collins Stewart Tullett yesterday clinched a deal to buy rival money broker Prebon that will take the company #39;s market share close to leader Icap.
Business,"Cadbury Schweppes, the soft drinks and confectionery giant, said yesterday that the wet summer had dampened sales of its soft drinks in Europe."
Sci/Tech,"The day after Sony said it would embrace the world #39;s top digital music format, it appears on the PSP #39;s official spec sheet."
Sci/Tech,Fossilised remains found in southern China may hold the answer to a question that has long stumped palaeontologists: Just what is the purpose of the long neck on a group of predatory reptiles that roamed the earth millions of years ago?
Sci/Tech,"Retrofitting SP2 to Windows 98 or Windows NT simply would not make much sense, argues Yankee Group #39;s Laura DiDio. Both operating systems are eight years old, and the PC and Internet worlds were much different places then."
Sports,"France was clinging to hopes of a 2-0 lead in its Davis Cup semifinal against Spain when darkness forced Juan Carlos Ferrero and Fabrice Santoro off the court in the fourth set of the second match Friday in Alicante, Spain."
Sports,What a difference a week makes! Seven days ago the popular wisdom was that if Manchester City failed to win their Saturday game manager Kevin Keegans job would be at risk.
Sports,Australia is expected to clinch its Davis Cup relegation tie against Morocco in Perth today when doubles partners Wayne Arthurs and Todd Woodbridge take to the court.
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed all talk of moving to Real Madrid and says he expects to sign a new deal with the Gunners soon.
World,"An Israeli helicopter fired two missiles toward a crowd of Palestinians on the outskirts of a refugee camp early Saturday, killing a 55-year-old man and wounding five people, all civilians, hospital officials said."
World,NEW YORK: The leaders of India and Pakistan yesterday hailed a new era in often fraught relations between the two south Asian nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project as part of closer economic ties.
World,"Iraqis reacted with astonishment and derision yesterday to a claim made by the interim Prime Minister, Iyad Allawi, before the US Congress that 14 or 15 out of Iraq #39;s 18 provinces  quot;are completely safe."
World,"IT WILL take as long as two years to disarm the Arab Janjaweed militias that have carried out a campaign of genocide in the Sudanese region of Darfur, the top United States envoy to Sudan said yesterday."
World, The lines grew longer and the people more desperate as flood victims in this city begged for food and clean water in order to survive another day.
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza early on Saturday, killing an elderly man and wounding at least three people, Palestinian witnesses and medics said."
World," An Israeli missile strike killed one Palestinian and wounded five early Saturday, hours after militants killed an Israeli American woman in the first deadly shelling of a Jewish settlement in Gaza in four years of fighting."
World, A video game company hopes to cash in on the publicity surrounding Sen. John Kerry's Vietnam service by sending players on a simulation of the Swift Boat mission that won the Democratic presidential candidate the Silver Star.
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into  a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza early on Saturday, killing  an elderly man and wounding at least three people, Palestinian  witnesses and medics said."
World,"CHARLESTON, S.C. - Andy Roddick hit a record 155 mph serve in his 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over Vladimir Voltchkov on Friday to help the United States to a 2-0 lead over Belarus in the Davis Cup semifinals..."
Sci/Tech, California air regulators Friday unanimously approved the world's most stringent rules to reduce auto emissions that contribute to global warming  #151; a move that could affect car and truck buyers from coast to coast.
Sci/Tech," A cargo of farmed Chilean salmon tainted with a potentially harmful toxin and rejected for import in Europe has returned to Chile and could be re exported to a country with less stringent laws, consumer and environmental groups warned."
Business,"Alitalia SpA said eight of its nine biggest unions agreed to a plan to split Italy #39;s biggest airline in two, enabling the carrier to get a loan to stay in business."
Business," Federal Reserve policymakers suggested that  quot;significant quot; increases in short term interest rates probably would be needed to keep inflation from becoming a problem, according to minutes released Thursday of their August meeting."
Business,CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--A federal judge on Friday ruled that a massive informational brief filed by UAL Corp.  #39;s (UALAQ) United Airlines regarding the status of the company #39;s pension plans was improper and should 
Business,"As CEO and chairman, James Elsesser kept looking for a way to make Interstate Bakeries Corp. as solid as its brand names. Inheriting a company with aging factories and slow reflexes that for decades "
Sci/Tech,"Long a forum for protecting endangered species like whales or tigers, a UN meeting in Bangkok next month will seek a wider role in regulating the "
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie shot a 5-over-par 77 and missed the cut at The Heritage on Friday, five days after making the winning putt for Europe at the Ryder Cup."
Sports,"Kevin Brown, who has another doctor #39;s appointment today, said he is scheduled to have the pins removed from his broken left hand, which the righthander said is a precursor to him returning to the mound."
Sports," The Montreal Expos have circled on the road out of town so often, you can understand why players and team officials are taking word of their imminent move with a grain of salt."
World,"LIVERPOOL, England : Britain #39;s leading Muslim organisation dispatched two envoys to Iraq, hoping to help secure the release of a British engineer taken hostage by extremists eight days ago."
World,IRAQI Prime Minister Iyad Allawi today asked world leaders at the United Nations to help  quot;defeat the forces of terrorism quot; and build the future of Iraq.
World,"UNITED NATIONS: The United States has supported Japan #39;s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council but is reserving judgement on other potential candidates, including friends Germany, Brazil and India, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said "
World,IT WAS midnight when Indonesian anti-terror police turned up to an innocuous-looking freight transportation business in East Jakarta and searched the small building and its accounting and freight records.
World,"A JOURNALIST posing as a workman has managed to breach security at the Queen #39;s official residence in Scotland, less than two weeks after an intruder climbed onto Buckingham Palace in London."
Sports,"Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was ordered Friday to repay the team more than \$8.6 million. The money was for incentives and a signing bonus, an arbitrator said."
Sports, A 9 foot bronze statue of Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was unveiled Friday outside of Doak Campbell Stadium.
Sports," FARMINGTON, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - World number one Vijay  Singh remained on course for his fifth win in six starts when  he shot a four-under-par 68 in the second round of the \$4.2  million Pennsylvania Classic Friday."
Sports,"Kevin Brown had ""no problem"" throwing in the bullpen Friday and is a ""long shot"" to pitch Sunday, Yankees Manager Joe Torre said Friday."
Business," Brazilian government released federal budget figures Friday showing an unprecedented primary budget surplus of 10.9 billion reals ( #36;3.8 billion) in August, putting Brazil well ahead of performance targets set in a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Rice lab makes nano parts less toxic...TV chip company gets \$19 million...Oracle extends deadline on PeopleSoft bid...MLB sells game clips for 99 cents.
Business,"Nearly a generation ago, in 1981, the debut of the IBM PC ushered in the personal computing era of business, a wondrous event in the history of computing that led to the immediate birth of one of the most thankless tasks in IT: desktop support."
Business,"As one of the early U.S. adopters of the ITIL best practices framework, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company learned some key lessons on how to get the most out of ITIL. We talked with two Nationwide executives to get their perspective on how to approach deploying the ITIL framework across a large organization."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems is looking to make life easier for Java developers by seeking a common ground on a data persistence model.
Sports,LONDON: All-rounder Andrew Flintoff will seek to cap his perfect year today with a match-winning performance in the Champions Trophy final against West Indies.
Sports,"com. Kevin Brown may return to the mound sooner than expected, as Joe Torre said Friday that the right-hander is in the mix to start on Sunday afternoon against Curt Schilling and the Red Sox at Fenway Park."
Sports,"A 9-foot bronze statue of Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was unveiled Friday outside of Doak Campbell Stadium.  quot;I thought you were supposed to be gone or dead before they do stuff like this, quot; he said."
Sci/Tech,"Massive database holds info on millions of voters, and is used to get people to the polls."
Business,NEW YORK (Kyodo) A group of investors led by Sony Corp. said Thursday it has finalized a \$4.9 billion acquisition deal with Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Business,"The three owners of money broker Prebon will share in a 70m windfall following the takeover of the business by Collins Stewart Tullett, the ambitious stockbroker run by Terry Smith."
Business,"Furniture retailer Courts yesterday issued a  quot;disastrous quot; profit warning, blamed partly on hurricane Ivan #39;s effects on its Caribbean business but mainly indicating further turmoil in its UK business."
Sci/Tech," Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law on Friday that would post information on sex offenders on the Internet, giving Californians easier access to details on violators."
Sports,"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been dubbed  quot;Raiders East, quot; after former Oakland general manager Bruce Allen joined them this season, two years after ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden jumped coasts."
World,The ability of Iraqi insurgents to snatch foreigners from their guarded Baghdad offices highlighted the country #39;s poor security as US officials argued whether elections could be held in towns under rebel control.
World,"Germany came away from a meeting with Iran on even more concerned about Tehran #39;s nuclear ambitions than before the talks, diplomatic sources said."
World,Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said here Friday that success of democracy in his country requires timely assistance from the outside.
World,"Following the political crisis at the beginning of the year and torrential rains in May, Haiti has now been ravaged by tropical storm Jeanne."
World,"The current pressing task for Japan should be to work harder to qualify itself for a seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council but not to hurriedly squeeze the country into the body, said a Xinhua News Agency commentary."
Business," Orders to U.S. factories for big ticket goods dropped in August, largely weighed down by a sharp decline in demand for commercial airplanes."
Business,China and Russia yesterday completed talks concerning the latter #39;s proposed accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). They also mutually recognized the market economy status of each.
World," quot;There will be no turnabout in the country #39;s life, quot; said Mr Putin, who has come under intense international criticism for strengthening his political control after a wave of terrorist attacks."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Portable, which goes on sale in Japan later this year and overseas next spring, boasts the superb image quality of its home console counterpart."
Sci/Tech," ""Eat your spinach,"" Mom used to say. ""It will make your muscles grow, power your laptop and recharge your cell phone... "" OK. So nobody's Mom said those last two things. But researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have used spinach to harness a plant's ability to convert sunlight into energy for the first time, creating a device that may one day power laptops, mobile phones and more."
Sci/Tech," Apple on Friday posted details of its 15 inch PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension Program, which offers a fix for certain Titanium and Aluminum 15 inch PowerBook G4's that show faint white spots on the screen. The worldwide program covers replacement of LCD panels that show the spots; Apple will also reimburse PowerBook owners who paid for eligible repairs. In order for your PowerBook to qualify, it must have a serial number ranging from V7334xxxxxx to V7345xxxxxx or QT331xxxxxx to QT339xxxxxx. Such machines were manufactured between July 2003 to November 2003. ..."
Sci/Tech," A Canadian team's bid to launch the country's first manned spaceship is on hold, although the aspiring astronauts have not given up their attempt to win a  #36;10 million prize."
Business,"Q amp;A: The development alliance will give both companies a broader reach in the marketplace, with the first offerings coming in early 2005, says Buell Duncan, IBM #39;s general manager of ISV and developer relations."
Sci/Tech,"Protorosaurs are a group of carnivorous (meat-eating) reptiles who lived in the Triassic Period about 206-248 million years ago. Science magazine, the leading international weekly journal of science, published "
Sports,"Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reconfirmed his commitment to the English premier league club on Friday, saying that he would sign a new contract before the end ofthe year."
World,A rebel group battling rival militias and government forces in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich delta has threatened to target oil installations in an escalation of the conflict.
Sci/Tech," Q A: The development alliance will give both companies a broader reach in the marketplace, with the first offerings coming in early 2005, says Buell Duncan, IBM's general manager of ISV and developer relations."
Business,"CHICAGO, Sept. 24 (AP) - A federal bankruptcy court judge ruled against United Airlines on Friday in a procedural dispute with unions over employee pensions, ordering that its latest pension information filing be struck from the record."
Business,"Industry analysts expect close to 10,000 job cuts in the coming weeks so that the workers can be removed from AT T's books by the end of the year."
Business,The European Union's competition commissioner could be ready to allow Oracle to proceed with its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft.
Business,"Noranda, Canada's largest mining company, said on Friday that it may be acquired by the China Minmetals Corporation in a deal worth more than \$4.7 billion."
Sci/Tech," A buffalo considered sacred by some American Indians because it was born white has died of natural causes at the age of 10, its owner said."
World, The leaders of India and Pakistan on Friday hailed a new era in often fraught relations between the two nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project and pursue solutions to the Kashmir conflict.
World," Israel fired a missile into a refugee camp  in Gaza Saturday, killing a Palestinian and extending a vortex  of violence that could complicate an Israeli plan to pull out  of the occupied territory."
World,"House Democrats immediately criticized the long-awaited bill, which they said would not enact the 9/11 panel's recommendations."
World,"Senator John Kerry escalated his critique of President Bush as commander in chief, saying that the Iraq invasion was a diversion from the battle against Al Qaeda."
World,"Hurricanes have crippled the campaign season in Florida, and candidates are only now starting to make up for lost time."
World," Joseph Jackson, Michael Jackson's father, had surgery Friday to fix two bleeding ulcers in his stomach, his lawyer said.    Jackson went to the hospital several days ago with what he had believed was food poisoning, but doctors detected the ulcers, his attorney, Debra Opri, told The Associated Press..."
Business,"The European Union #39;s competition commissioner, Mario Monti, is ready to allow Oracle to proceed with its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for its software rival PeopleSoft "
Business,"Signaling a possible wider slowdown in the semiconductor industry, Royal Philips Electronics on Friday became the latest company to say that its chip sales had begun to stall, at least temporarily."
Sports," Aubrey Huff hit his 29th homer and Mark Hendrickson pitched seven solid innings, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays past the Toronto Blue Jays 4 2 Friday night."
Sports, A poll of American Indians found that an overwhelming majority of them are not bothered by the name of the Washington Redskins.
Sports,"Charles Barkley will always be remembered for his infamous television commercial, in which he defiantly proclaimed:  quot;I am not a role model."
Sports," An appeal did little to help St. Louis reliever Julian Tavarez, who was suspended for eight days Friday for applying a foreign substance to balls while pitching last month."
World,"World News New York, Sep 24 : Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to address a joint press conference with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf after their meeting Friday, officials said."
World," North Korea may be bluffing, but it appears ready to launch one or more Rodong ballistic missiles capable of hitting Japan anytime it wants, according to a senior US official."
Sports,"Tim Frisby, a 39-year-old father of six and 20-year Army veteran, will be part of South Carolina's 105-man squad dressing for Saturday's home game against Troy."
Sports,The head of the Olympic doping lab in Athens rejected the suggestion that human error was to blame for the deterioration of Tyler Hamilton's blood specimen.
Sci/Tech,"Could Google be on the verge of creating its own Web browser, or is the guessing game about the company #39;s post-IPO plans spinning out of control?"
Sports,"Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, looking to extend to her streak of winning a tournament to eight years, shot a 5-under 66 Friday and took a one-stroke lead over Christina Kim after two rounds of the LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge."
Sports,Elena Baranova scored 17 points to lead the New York Liberty to a 75-62 victory over the Detroit Shock in Game 1 of their first-round WNBA playoff series.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, New York The new Indian prime minister met with his Pakistani counterpart Friday for the first time and the two men promised to work together to gradually ease tensions between their nations and explore a peaceful settlement for the "
World,"Prince Harry, younger son of the Prince of Wales, has passed his entrance exam to Sandhurst and is looking forward to joining the Army."
Business,Europe #39;s top consumer electronics group Philips cut the forecast for its closely watched chip unit on Friday and predicted a significant slowdown for the semiconductor industry next year.
Business,Collins Stewart Tullett Plc #39;s shares posted their biggest gain since the stock began trading in 2000 after the London-based brokerage agreed to buy Prebon Group Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"A new crew will be sent to the International Space Station next month, even though there are concerns about maintaining adequate oxygen and other supplies on the orbiting laboratory, NASA officials said Friday."
Sports,Andy Roddick broke his own fastest serve record as he helped the US take a 2-0 lead over Belarus in their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday.
Sports,Paul-Henri Mathieu put France in front in their Davis Cup semi-final against Spain on Friday. France were clinging on to hopes of a 2-0 lead when bad light forced Juan Carlos 
Sports,"Above Johnny Damon #39;s locker in Fenway Park are 13 pictures, the most displayed by any Red Sox player. Among them are Damon #39;s children, Damon #39;s friends and Damon with a big, silver fish."
World,"The senior Islamic body in Britain, the Muslim Council of Britain, has sent two envoys to Baghdad to try to secure the release of the kidnapped engineer Kenneth Bigley."
Business,NEW YORK Stocks moved modestly higher Friday as stable oil prices and a report on durable goods orders cheered investors at the end of a losing week.
Business,"After a four-year competition, Lockheed Martin Corp. won a Navy contract worth up to \$3.3 billion yesterday to develop satellites that could help soldiers and sailors communicate."
Business,"The ravages of Hurricane Ivan have left their mark on three islands in the Caribbean in very different ways. As people try to pick up the pieces of their lives across the region, there "
Sports,"Tyler Hamilton seems like one of the good guys. He earned the admiration of casual cycling fans after he rode through the 2003 Tour de France with a broken collarbone, yet managed to finish fourth overall."
Sports,"EVEN after six months of constant competition between the same teams, in both forms of the game, it is difficult to call today #39;s ICC Champions Trophy final at the Oval."
World,"Iraq #39;s new prime minister, in his debut appearance before the UN General Assembly, appealed to world governments on Friday to put aside their differences over the war and help Baghdad rebuild."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell appealed to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on Thursday to step aside for the sake of achieving his lifetime goal of a Palestinian state.
Sports," Andy Roddick cracked a 155 mph delivery,  two mph quicker than his own fastest serve record, to help push  the U.S. into a 2 0 lead over Belarus in their Davis Cup  semifinal on Friday."
Sports,"In a spot similar to Game 7 of last season's American League Championship Series, Pedro Martnez got another chance Friday night. Again, he failed."
Sports,AMERICAN BASEBALL: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners has 10 games to beat George Sisler #39;s record of 257 hits in a season set with the St.
Sports,The choreography of defensive play-calling and substitutions is one reason for the strong start this season by the Redskins' defense -- ranked atop the NFL after two games.
Sports,"An arbitrator ruled yesterday that tailback Ricky Williams, who retired just before training camp, must repay the Dolphins \$8.6 million."
Sports,"    1 Southern California at Stanford  <em>7 p.m., TBS </em><br>Not that long ago -- 1999 to 2001 -- Stanford won three straight in this series, but times have changed. All the preseason hype was for USC quarterback Matt Leinart, but he may not even be the best player on his team. Tailback Reggie Bush can, and will, line up just about anywhere. Something must give: USC is averaging 38 points per game; Stanford is allowing just 6.5."
Sports,"A basketball refugee when the ROckers folded, Chasity Melvin has since helped stabilize the Mystics without Chamique Holdsclaw."
Sports,Vijay Singh follows up his opening-round 64 by shooting a steady 68 and maintains a two-shot lead over American Ben Curtis in Farmington.
World," An overloaded ferry sank in China's  powerful Yellow River killing at least 12 people and leaving 36  missing, the China Daily newspaper said Saturday."
World,Officials in Californian announce tough new regulations to stem the emission of greenhouse gases from cars.
World,"The country's labor force is stalling as urban workers, tired of paltry pay and rat-infested apartments, seek higher wages and better conditions in rural areas."
World,"U.N. troops fired smoke grenades Friday as crowds tried to break into a food distribution site, demonstrating growing desperation at the slow pace of relief since Tropical Storm Jeanne."
World,"The trials of former president Saddam Hussein and his top lieutenants likely will not begin this year, a U.S. official said Friday, contradicting a recent pronouncement from Iraq's interim prime minister that it could commence as soon as next month."
Business,"The suspended head of a major supplier of jet fuel to China, under investigation for overseeing hundreds of millions of dollars in derivatives trading losses, has agreed to return to Singapore to face investigators, the company said Monday."
Sports,"The Expos may be playing their final few games, but the Phillies found out firsthand that this vanishing breed isn #39;t about to go quietly."
Sports,"An arbitrator ruled yesterday that tailback Ricky Williams, who retired just before training camp, must repay the Miami Dolphins \$8."
World,TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is set to reshuffle his cabinet on Monday in order to gain the leverage to silence critics within his ruling party of his unpopular reform plan.
Sci/Tech,"It seemed like a clever idea. This summer, a small Web company, Stamps.com, partnered with the U.S. Postal Service to let people put their own photos on 37-cent first-class stamps."
Business,"Though Fannie Mae said it was cooperating fully with a federal examination of its accounting, its regulator says the mortgage finance company was so reluctant that the agency had to subpoena documents and witnesses and ask the Justice Department for help enforcing subpoenas."
Business,"Forbes magazine, which once adapted the old Marxist taunt  quot;capitalist tool quot; as a slogan, has compiled a list of the 400 richest Americans that, in a curious way, is an encouragement to the rest of us."
Sports,"Let the champagne flow. A Braves team that will forever be known for its resilient spirit captured its 13th consecutive division title in fitting fashion on Friday, with a dramatic comeback victory."
World,"THE compassionate streak Prince Harry has inherited from his mother will make him a good army officer, a friend of the Royal family said last night, as it was announced the 20-year-old had achieved his dream of joining the army."
Sports,Cameroon #39;s Samuel Eto #39;o struck twice to rally Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Zaragoza and climbed to second place in the Spanish standings after four rounds.
World," U.S. troops and helicopter gunships killed five suspected Taliban rebels Friday, hours after militants attacked Afghan army troops in southern Afghanistan, a provincial governor said."
World," Porter Goss was sworn in Friday to head the CIA and lead an intelligence community that has faced intense criticism for faulty information  #151; and failing to share good information it did gather  #151; before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the war in Iraq."
Business,"Los Angeles (dpa) - An investment consortium led by Japanese electronics giant Sony has sealed a deal to buy the legendary Hollywood studio MGM, which will keep functioning as an independent unit producing several films a year, Variety reported Friday."
Sports," Those Red Sox managers just never learn. With an eerie similarity to last year's postseason debacle, Pedro Martinez took a lead into the eighth inning before tiring and the New York Yankees rallied past Boston 6 4 Friday night to open a 5 1/2 game advantage in the AL East."
Sports,"Second on the LPGA Tour with 300 birdies, Kim fired a 7-under-par 64 to take a one-shot lead after Thursday #39;s opening round of the \$1 million Longs Drugs Challenge."
Sports," Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, looking to extend to her streak of winning a tournament to eight years, shot a 5 under 66 Friday and took a one stroke lead over Christina Kim after two rounds of the LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge."
Sports,"Two Williams in front at the start, then two Ferraris at the end... The order is mixed up, and its hard to see what might happen in qualifying."
Sports,"D.C. United, riding a season-high two-game win streak, will try to hand the Crew its first loss in three months as it visits Columbus."
Sports,"Derrek Lee hits an RBI single in the 10th inning and Aramis Ramirez homers in the seventh, leading the Cubs to a 2-1 win over the Mets."
Sports,An NFL player's repeated drunken driving arrests have helped expose a loophole in a national registry that allows some offenders to remain behind the wheel even after a state suspends their licenses.
Business,"Sony Corp. and a group of investors reached a final agreement to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for US\$12 a share, or about US\$2.9 billion, to gain control of one of the world #39;s largest film libraries."
Business,About 600 baggage handlers and maintenance staff working for air services provider Servisair have gone on strike at Gatwick Airport in a dispute over working conditions.
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie shot a 5-over-par 77 and missed the cut at The Heritage yesterday, five days after making the winning putt for Europe at the Ryder Cup."
Sports,FIA President Max Mosley has dismissed suggestions that the big teams could run three cars next year after Ford #39;s sudden withdrawl from the sport.
Sports,"At the start of yesterday #39;s practice, Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell jogged from sideline to sideline while throwing passes to Tim Hasselbeck about 10 yards away."
World,"MUMBAI: India #39;s nuclear czar Raja Ramanna (79) passed away at 3.15 am on Friday at Bombay Hospital. The architect of the country #39;s atom bomb project, who had serious intestinal problems, was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematoriumon Friday afternoon."
Sci/Tech,The latest batch of images from the Cassini spacecraft has established that the speculations made by scientists from the Space Science Institute were true after all.
Business,The 211-page report that was released on Wednesday by the Fannie Mae regulatory agency has put Roger L. Barnes in the spotlight.
Sci/Tech,"Merriam-Webster says the most searched word on its Web sites in 2004 was  quot;blog. quot; The dictionary publisher defines the word as  quot;a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer."
Business,"Hundreds of baggage handlers at Gatwick airport have started a 24-hour strike as part of a dispute over workloads. The action, involving around 600 Servisair baggage staff, began at 0300 BST on Saturday."
Business,"For Florida, the hurricane season from hell gets more hellish. Charley, Frances and Ivan - and now Jeanne, a major storm that is due to barrel into the south-eastern part of the state tomorrow."
Sci/Tech,  A design for a futuristic glass building with a giant plasma video screen landed Cesar Pelli the job as architect for the new science center at Adriaen #39;s Landing.
World,NEW YORK: Pakistan and India on Friday agreed to explore possible options for a peaceful and negotiated settlement of the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in a sincere spirit and purposeful manner.
World,"Raja Ramanna, architect of India #39;s nuclear weapons program, died early Friday. He was 79. As director of the government-run research center in Bombay, Ramanna headed the team that built "
World," U.S. warplanes, tanks and artillery units attacked the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Saturday, killing at least eight people and wounding 15, hospital officials and witnesses said."
Business,"  Oracle is close to gaining approval from European Union regulators regarding its proposed takeover of PeopleSoft, according to the Financial Times on Friday."
Sports,"Warren Sapp #39;s presence and legacy linger around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers like something tangible, something that can be felt, heard and feared, say an open-handed slap to the face mask."
Sports,"Derrek Lee #39;s 10th-inning single scored Mark Grudzielanek with the winning run, clinching the red-hot Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the host New York Mets in the National League Friday."
World,"Dr Raja Ramanna, the bellwether of Indias nuclear programme, passed away at Bombay Hospital in the early hours of Friday. He was 79."
Sports," Derrek Lee's 10th inning single scored  Mark Grudzielanek with the winning run, clinching the red hot  Chicago Cubs a 2 1 victory over the host New York Mets in the  National League Friday."
World, About three quarters of a million residents of Florida's east coast were urged to evacuate   again   as Hurricane Jeanne churned westward Friday and threatened the state with its fourth pounding in six weeks...
Sports,"Navy vs. Vanderbilt <br>    Records:  Midshipmen 3-0; Commodores 0-2. <br>   When:  1:30 p.m.    Where:  Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.    Radio:  WRC-1260 (in progress), WNAV-1430. <br>   Off and Running:  After leading the nation in rushing with 323.2 yards per game in 2003, the Midshipmen are sixth in Division I-A after three games this season. Navy is averaging 310.3 yards, trailing Texas (386), Minnesota (359.3), California (339), Oklahoma State (333.7) and West Virginia (311). In their past 16 games, the Midshipmen are 9-2 when they run for 300 yards or more; 2-3 when they run for less than 300. The Commodores are 96th nationally in run defense, allowing 219.5 yards per game."
Sci/Tech,"A Canadian was forced to delay its first launch in the X Prize competition, an international race to put civilians into space. First prize is US\$10 million."
Sports,Australia has retained its place in the Davis Cup world group after outlasting a dogged Moroccan team in today #39;s doubles rubber at Perth #39;s Royal Kings Park.
Sports,"On paper, the matchup of Hideki Matsui against Pedro Martinez didn #39;t look like a good one for the Yankees. But, as Derek Jeter always says, that #39;s why they don #39;t play the games on paper."
Sci/Tech,"The European Union's competition commissioner is ready to allow Oracle to proceed with its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft, people close to the case said Friday"
Sci/Tech,"Signaling a possible wider slowdown in the semiconductor industry, Royal Philips Electronics on Friday became the latest company to say that sales had begun to stall."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s been four months to the day since I last wrote on the subject of the cell phone industry #39;s plan to publish your unlisted cell phone number for all the world to see -- and charge you for the privilege.
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki moved closer to the single-season record with two more hits as he led the Seattle Mariners past the Texas Rangers 8-7 in the American League Friday.
Sports,Shawn Green can sit out Saturday knowing he was a huge help to the Dodgers during their crucial series against San Francisco. Green hit a two-run homer in Los Angeles #39; 3-2 victory over the Giants on Friday 
Sports,"The last time Rich Gannon saw defensive players wearing Tampa Bay uniforms he threw them the football five times. That, of course, was almost 20 months ago in the Buccaneers #39; 48-21 demolition of the Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII."
World,The fate of British hostage Kenneth Bigley has come to encapsulate the unbridgeable division between the political establishment and the democratic hopes and concerns of working people.
Sci/Tech,The U.S. Army has leased a blimp from the nation's only airship manufacturer and outfitted it with sensors and cameras to determine how effective the electro-optical and infrared cameras are at detecting potentially threatening movements on the ground.
Business,"The Boeing Co. expects to sell its Wichita, Kan., fuselage and components plant by the end of 2004, Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher said yesterday."
Business,NEW YORKUS blue-chip stocks ended barely higher yesterday as a spike in oil prices to record closing levels pared earlier gains and renewed concerns about the effect of high energy prices on consumer spending and corporate profits.
Sci/Tech,including its own Sony BMG venture - over the MP3 song format. Sony is considering manufacturing devices that play digital 
Sports,"On Saturday, Sept. 25, immediately following the premiere of ESPN #39;s new original movie, Hustle (ESPN, 9 pm ET), ESPN will air Hustle: The Pete Rose Debate, hosted by Jeremy Schaap."
Sports,"If anyone wasn #39;t quite sure whether 22-year-old A #39;s righty Rich Harden is ready for prime time, they got their answer on Friday night."
World,"THE Western media is deceiving the world into thinking that the Arabs are responsible for the atrocities that have driven 1.3 million people out of their homes in Darfur, Sudan, according to a former member of the West Darfur parliament."
World,PRIME Minister John Howard today rejected claims warnings from a top weapons expert were ignored before Australia sent troops to war in Iraq.
Sports,The dream of watching the Formula One Grand Prix with their own eyes on their home circuit has been realized as the F1 Chinese Grand Prix makes its China debut here on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro on Monday followed in the footsteps of rivals like Symantec by introducing anti-virus and anti-spam software for handhelds and smart cell phones.
Sports,"Jared Zabransky threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to TJ Acree with 3:42 remaining and No. 21 Boise State held on, extending the nation #39;s longest winning streak with a 28-27 victory over Brigham Young on Friday night."
Sports,"Being a fan of the Cincinnati Reds #39; Big Red Machine in the 1970s, I was hoping for a little nostalgia when I watched a preview of ESPN #39;s Pete Rose movie this week."
Business," Oil prices neared  $49 a barrel Friday, capping a rise of 7 percent for the week, as Gulf of Mexico crude production rebounded at a slower than expected rate in the wake of Hurricane Ivan."
Sci/Tech,"The blast-off in a Soyuz spacecraft from Russia #39;s Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan will deploy a replacement crew for Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, who have manned the orbital platform since April."
Sports,"  They leaped off their benches like a couple of desperate heavyweights, sweat and mouthpieces flying. The Yankees and the Red Sox tried to knock some sense into each other."
Sports,"and it surely is not -- it isn #39;t for lack of a great story, compelling characters, and a capable director. Really, the "
World,"NEW YORK: President Pervez Musharraf has called his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh historic for India, Pakistan relations, in an interview to US television."
Sci/Tech,"A new crew will be sent to the International Space Station next month, even though there are concerns about adequate oxygen and other supplies."
World," A senior North Korean official dismissed reports that the secretive country was preparing a missile launch, calling them speculation, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday."
World," The Bush administration and interim  Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi are pushing several Western  and Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, to join in  holding a conference in October to boost Iraq's electoral  process, The New York Times reported on Saturday."
World," BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters) - The monarch of oil-rich  Brunei reopened the tiny country's parliament for the first  time in 20 years on Saturday, but made no mention of elections  and warned his subjects not to get carried away."
World,The Champions Trophy final against West Indies is England's biggest one-day match for 12 years.
World,Pan Yue's job as deputy director of China's top environmental agency has given him the opportunity to put environmentalism on the national agenda.
World," Some lawmakers are opposing a new intelligence bill prompted by the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, complaining that Republicans refused to work with their Democratic colleagues to craft a balanced bill that would represent both viewpoints..."
World," Hurricane Jeanne forced the evacuations of more than 800,000 residents Saturday as it bore down on Florida with winds near 105 mph and threatened to strengthen into a major storm..."
Business,"The Forbes list of the 400 Richest Americans includes the following men who claimed the top 10 spots: Bill Gates, top left; Warren Buffett, top center; Paul Allen, top right; Robson Walton, bottom "
Sci/Tech,One of the worlds largest providers of Linux software on Monday said the Philippines has great potential for developing open-source computing because Filipinos have a thorough understanding 
Sci/Tech,"The Wall Street Journal #39;s Personal Technology columnist Walter S. Mossberg often muses on the Macintosh, iPod and Apple #39;s latest doings -- recently he declared the iMac G5  quot;the most elegant "
Sci/Tech,"Starting Oct. 9, Zero Gravity will offer twice-a-month flights on planes that carry 27 passengers and are scheduled to fly out of its home base of Fort Lauderdale, Fla."
Sports,"Pedro Martinez came out to start the eighth inning against the Yankees and promptly coughed up a lead. His night was over after serving up five runs over 7 1/3 innings, and the Yankees wound up dealing the Red Sox a crushing blow."
Sports,"In the never-ending and rarely successful quest to neutralize Barry Bonds, conventional baseball wisdom is about as useful as a fastball down the middle."
Sports," CUBS 2, METS 1: At New York, Derrek Lee hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to give Chicago its fourth straight win to maintain the NL wild card lead."
World,"A day after a mortar round killed an Israeli-American woman in a nearby settlement, the Israeli army charged into a Palestinian refugee camp Saturday, killing one person and tearing down 20 homes, witnesses said."
Sports, Japan's Ichiro Suzuki is poised to break one of the oldest records in major league baseball.
Sports," SEATTLE/ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - Japan's Ichiro Suzuki  is poised to break one of the oldest records in major league  baseball."
Business,"Microsoft chief Bill Gates has topped the list of business magazine Forbes #39; 400 Richest Americans list for the ninth consecutive year, while India-born Amar Gopal Bose is ranked 278."
Sports,Thursday was a relatively good day for US cyclist Tyler Hamilton. I say  quot;relatively quot; because Hamilton was informed by the International Olympic Committee that he will be allowed to keep the gold medal he won last month.
Sports,Elena Baranova scored 17 points to lead the New York Liberty over the Shock in Detroit last night in Game 1 of their first-round best-of-three series.
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Witnesses in the Gaza Strip say the Israeli army bulldozed 35 homes in a Palestinian refugee camp today even as the two sides exchanged heavy fire."
World,"A decade ago, when Hadijat Gatayeva risked her life to pluck orphaned children out of the blackened ruins of her native Chechnya, she never imagined that the small, personal rescue operation would have no end."
Business,"Brigham and Women's Hospital, one of the region's medical powerhouses and one of its most crowded, is proposing its largest expansion in two decades, including a new 13-floor wing connected to the main campus by tunnels and a bridge."
Business,Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. purchased Northland Cranberries Inc.'s processing plant and inventory for \$28 million in cash to bolster its manufacturing and ingredient business.
Business,"  Orders to US factories for big ticket goods dropped in August, largely weighed down by a sharp decline in demand for commercial airplanes."
Business,"  Oil prices neared  $49 a barrel yesterday, capping a rise of 7 percent for the week, as Gulf of Mexico crude production rebounded at a slower than expected rate in the wake of Hurricane Ivan."
Business,"  Mutual funds suffered along with the rest of the stock market during a troubled third quarter, with growth and technology sector funds posting the worst returns."
Business,"  The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the investment research firm Morningstar Inc. for failing to properly correct inaccurate data it published about a mutual fund, the company disclosed yesterday."
Business,"  A federal bankruptcy judge ruled against United Airlines yesterday in a procedural dispute, siding with unions that said the company submitted unsubstantiated claims about how employees would be affected if pension plans were terminated."
Business,"  US Airways chief executive Bruce Lakefield said yesterday the airline would, as expected, ask a bankruptcy judge to impose temporary pay cuts on its union workers to conserve cash during the slow fall travel season."
Sports,"When Mike Gatting bumped into his umpiring nemesis Shakoor Rana some time after their finger wagging contretemps at Faisalabad in 1987-88, he was not best pleased."
Sports,"SHANGHAI, Sept 25 (AFP) - Ferrari posted the two fastest times in the final practice session for the first ever Chinese Grand Prix here Saturday, with Michael Schumacher quickest round the new circuit."
World,The Egyptian foreign ministry has confirmed the abduction of six Egyptians employed by an Iraqi unit of the Egyptian telecom giant Orascom.
World,Two articles appeared side by side on September 21 in newspapers across America. The first contained an update on Irans efforts to produce enriched uranium for nuclear powered plants to meet its growing energy needs.
Sci/Tech,Game makers need to spend time to make sure that music adds to the playing experience.
Sci/Tech," A high flyer in the heady days of the Internet boom, Commerce One has told federal regulators that its continuing losses may lead to the end of the software company."
Sci/Tech,"As the first X-Prize flights go ahead, BBC News Online asks SpaceShipOne's Burt Rutan to explain his motivation to fly above the Earth."
Sci/Tech,"A rare reef fish called the humphead wrasse should be guarded from the trade that is threatening its future, conservationists say."
World," Kidnappers seized six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for the country's mobile phone company, authorities said Friday, and Muslim leaders in Britain announced plans to send negotiators to Baghdad in hopes of winning the release of hostage Kenneth Bigley."
World," By Fadel al-Badrani  FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. aircraft launched a new  airstrike in the rebel-held city of Falluja on Saturday aimed  at killing supporters of a Jordanian militant who has led a  campaign of suicide bombings and kidnappings in Iraq."
World,UNITED STATES NEW YORK -- The leaders of India and Pakistan yesterday hailed a new era in often-fraught relations between the two nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project and pursue solutions to the Kashmir conflict. The one-hour private meeting between President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India on the fringes of ...
World,"Six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for the country's mobile phone company are the latest kidnapped, authorities say, and Muslim leaders in Britain announce plans to send negotiators to Baghdad to try to win the release of Kenneth Bigley. More than 140 foreigners have been taken in Iraq and 26 killed. Meanwhile, insurgents fire a rocket on a Baghdad street, ..."
World,"  A judge has dismissed counterfeiting charges against a senior political figure once considered a front runner to become Iraq's leader, authorities said yesterday."
World,"  Kidnappers seized six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for the country's mobile phone company, authorities said yesterday, and Muslim leaders in Britain announced plans to send negotiators to Baghdad in hopes of winning the release of hostage Kenneth Bigley."
World," California has adopted the world's first rules to reduce greenhouse emissions for autos, taking what supporters see as a dramatic step toward cleaning up the environment but also ensuring higher costs for drivers.    The rules may lead to sweeping changes in vehicles nationwide, especially if other states opt to follow California's example..."
Business,Flights out of Gatwick were leaving on time this morning despite the start of a 24-hour strike by hundreds of baggage handlers. The airport said scheduled flights 
Business,"Morningstar, the research firm that tracks more than 16,000 mutual funds, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business,"A federal judge dismissed charges against a New York record store owner on Friday who had been selling unauthorized recordings of concerts, saying a law against boot-legging was unconstitutional."
Sci/Tech,"You cannot stop a sheep belching or farting, but you can make sure its eructations are less damaging to the environment. Belches and, to a far lesser degree, farts from sheep, cows and other farm animals account for around 20 of global methane emissions."
World,  Sudanese troops set up roadblocks near the presidential palace and military headquarters in Khartoum after the government claimed to have uncovered a coup plot.
Sports,"In the dead of winter last January, Terry Francona faced the largest crowd of Red Sox fans since he succeeded Grady Little as the franchise's 44th manager. As more than 1,000 diehards applauded him at the annual writers dinner in a sprawling ballroom at the Sheraton Boston, Francona politely thanked his supporters and asked them to remember their affection for ..."
Sports," quot;I'll be another ghost, fully capable of haunting. quot; -- Grady Little, shortly before he was let go as manager of the Red Sox"
Sports,"If you're old enough to think you may have seen a Yankee lineup like this before, you have."
Sports,"Shawn Green can sit out today knowing he was a huge help to the Dodgers during their crucial series against San Francisco. Green hit a two-run homer in visiting Los Angeles's 3-2 victory over the Giants last night, a day before the first baseman will miss a game to observe the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur."
Sports,Houston's Roger Clemens struck out a season-high 12 to surpass 200 in a season for the 12th time in his career.
Sports,"No Friday night miracles this time. The Red Sox, who boosted the hopes of their fandom with an inspired comeback victory over Mariano Rivera and the Yankees in the Bronx Sept. 17, were unable to repeat that feat last night."
Sports,Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was ordered yesterday to repay the team more than \$8.6 million for breaching his contract when he suddenly quit before training camp.
Sports,"Pat Noonan is among the few part-time strikers to be leading a professional league in scoring. Noonan started the MLS season on the left wing for the Revolution and has lined up in midfield five times, most recently in an Aug. 28 game against D.C. United."
Sports,"Taj McWilliams-Franklin, a center for the WNBA's Connecticut Sun, was not one of those kids who started playing basketball when she was 6, or played on an AAU team every year during high school."
Sports,"SALEM, N.C.    They have not come here to trumpet their arrival to the Atlantic Coast Conference. No, that will come next year when Boston College officially becomes the ACC's 12th member. Instead, the Eagles have arrived at Groves Stadium for today's nonconference game (on ESPN2) against Wake Forest, an ACC opponent next season, with a more urgent matter on ..."
Sports,"Massachusetts, which beat Division 1-AA runner-up Colgate earlier this year, gets a shot at the 2003 champion today when Delaware comes to McGuirk Stadium for an Atlantic 10 matchup of nationally ranked teams."
Sports,"For the last four years, the Medford boys' soccer team had not been beaten in the Greater Boston League. That streak ended yesterday when Everett handed the Mustangs a stunning 3-2 loss at Glendale Park in Everett."
Sports,"After All-Scholastic Matt O'Brien tossed a wayward pass into the arms of Arlington's Neil Rainford in the third quarter, Cambridge could see its season of hope slipping away almost before it had a chance to get started. Rainford returned the pick 50 yards for a touchdown to give Arlington a 14-10 lead over its Greater Boston League rival, ..."
Sports,Chelmsford could have approached last night's contest against Lowell with trepidation. The Lions hadn't managed their first win of the season and coach Bruce Rich was concerned about his players' confidence.
Business,"Lockheed Martin Corp., the top US defense contractor, won a US Navy contract worth as much as \$3.3 billion to develop and build a group of satellites to provide communications for ground troops."
Sci/Tech,"A rare reef fish called the humphead wrasse should be guarded from overfishing, experts have claimed. The WWF and the IUCN-World Conservation Union are set to ask an international trade watchdog to include the fish on its list of protected species."
Sci/Tech,"Large sections of the Genesis Sample Return Capsule that survived the hard impact landing in the Utah desert Sept. 8 were shipped to Lockheed Martin #39;s facilities in Denver, Colo."
Sports,  Kananaskis Country will take on a Tour de France feel tomorrow as its perennial champion Lance Armstrong leads a swarm of cyclists through the Rockies.
Sports,"It was about the Yankees taking care of business, or maybe it was about the Boston Red Sox not taking care of business -gain. One Red Sox fan outside the Yankees #39; clubhouse was "
Sports,ARSENE WENGER last night taunted Real Madrid by insisting he would take over at the Bernabeu only if he was homeless and unemployed.
Sports,"  The cigars were bigger than ever, the champagne and beer just as cold. The scene in the joyous Atlanta Braves clubhouse showed that winning never gets old."
Sports,LONDON: England seeks to cap a successful summer with its first major one-day cricket tournament win when it faces the West Indies in the Champions Trophy final today at the Oval.
Sports,Shawn Green can sit out today knowing he was already a huge help to the Los Angeles Dodgers during their crucial series against San Francisco.
Business,"Bill Gates kept his ranking as the richest person in the United States, boosting his worth to \$48-billion. But investor Warren Buffett has edged closer to the top of the rich list, Forbes magazine said on Friday."
Sports,"Port Adelaide Power beat the Brisbane Lions by 40 points in the Australian Football League grand final to win its first premiership, ending the Lions #39; run of three titles."
Business, Weston Bakeries Ltd. has assured Canadian consumers of Wonder Bread that the product #39;s availability will not be affected by the financial woes of the company that bakes it in the United States.
Sci/Tech,Investigation into this month #39;s crash of the Genesis spacecraft entered a new phase last week inside a Jefferson County laboratory.
Sports,"Martinez is all flamboyance and defiance, black curls hanging out of his red cap, staring down batters, gesturing to his fielders, feeding off the energy of the Fenway Park crowd."
Sports,MANCHESTER City boss Kevin Keegan has hailed Premiership record-breakers Arsenal as the best-ever English club side. Keegan was part of the legendary Liverpool side that was just an FA Cup final defeat by 
Sports,"  Notre Dame will feel a little more at home today than the last time it returned from the road. Two weeks ago, the Irish were reeling as they entered the home opener after a season opening loss at Brigham Young."
Sports,The Yankees were so encouraged after Kevin Brown threw a bullpen session Friday that they put off announcing their starter for Sunday #39;s game one more day.
World," Six Egyptian engineers working for the mobile telephone company that provides service to central Iraq have been abducted in the past several days, prompting a company official to warn that the phone network would shut down if its remaining "
World,"secure the release of a British engineer taken hostage by Muslim extremists eight days ago. The respected Muslim Council of Britain joined a growing campaign to rescue Kenneth Bigley, 62, originally from Liverpool "
World,"Sudan condemned UN threats of sanctions against Khartoum on Thursday, saying they would only undermine efforts to restore security in the devastated western region of Darfur."
World,A virulent form of hepatitis that is especially lethal for pregnant women has broken out in two of Iraq's most troubled districts.
World," When the Atlanta Braves were six games under .500 in late June, it appeared their streak of division championships would end. Similarly, when the Braves trailed the Florida Marlins in the eighth inning Friday night, it seemed as if they'd have to wait at least one more day to clinch the National League East..."
Sports,"The cleaning staff at the alpine chalet outside Soldier Hollow, the nordic venue for the Salt Lake City Olympics, noticed something odd that the last renters had left behind in February 2002."
Business,"Orange unveiled its third-generation (3G) mobile phones in a long-delayed commercial launch, with seven new handset models aimed at its key French "
World,"Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is currently in Brussels for an official visit, yesterday met with European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Guenter Verheugen to discuss Turkeys EU bid."
Sports,"London, September 25: West Indies captain Brian Lara won the toss and opted to field in the ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament final against England on Saturday."
Business,"ARLINGTON, Va. US Airways chief executive Bruce Lakefield says the airline will ask a bankruptcy judge to impose large temporary pay cuts on its union workers."
Sci/Tech,"In March 2002, a Delaware-size Antarctic Peninsula ice shelf collapsed. Since then, several glaciers in the region have accelerated."
Sports,KEVIN KEEGAN has challenged his resurgent Manchester City side to end Arsenal #39;s unbeaten run today and claim the prized scalp of  quot;the best team in the world quot;.
Sports,Brisbane #39;s AFL fans gathered in their thousands all over the city with high hopes the Lions could win their fourth consecutive grand final.
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki passed Ty Cobb on Friday night in his inexorable march to overtake George Sisler. And Raul Ibanez set one Mariners #39; record and tied another in an 8-7 victory over the Rangers.
Sports,"Playing its first game in Idaho since 1954, BYU faces another non-conference opponent Friday when they travel to Boise to take on No."
World,"A day after a mortar round killed an Israeli-American woman in a nearby settlement, the Israeli army charged into a Palestinian refugee camp Saturday, killing "
World,"Hurricane Jeanne, which has killed more than 1,000 people in Haiti, is now heading towards the northern Bahamas and Florida. In Haiti, around 1,200 people are still missing and the UN has said the number of "
World,"The monarch of oil-rich Brunei reopened the tiny country #39;s parliament for the first time in 20 years on Saturday, but made no mention of elections and warned his subjects not to get carried away."
World,"MOSCOW, September 24 (Itar-Tass) - Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed satisfaction with the tempo of trade turnover growth between Russia and China."
Business,I went into this week #39;s PeopleSoft Connect user conference expecting to find the shadow of Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid casting a pall over the proceedings.
Business,"Orders for US durable goods fell unexpectedly in August but beat forecasts once transportation equipment was stripped out, government data showed on Friday in evidence the economy is again pumping strongly."
Sports,"Underdogs Port Adelaide won their first Australian rules football title, beating Brisbane Lions by 40 points in the Grand Final at the MCG."
Sports,"Only six years ago, all of this was unimaginable. Brigham Young, playing football at Boise State as a three-touchdown underdog. The Broncos, ranked in the Top 25 with ambitions of going unbeaten."
World,"NEW DELHI: The leaders of India and Pakistan have brightened South Asia #39;s peace hopes with a feel-good first meeting but skirted away from tough issues such as their half-century old conflict over Kashmir, analysts say."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin, responding to international criticism that he #39;s reinstalling an authoritarian government in the Kremlin, insisted yesterday there #39;ll be  quot;no turnabout quot; from a democratic nation, but he said he won #39;t retreat from tough "
World,"Four US Marines were killed in action in Iraq on Friday in three attacks west of Baghdad, the American military said on Saturday. US marines are based in the volatile Anbar province, which "
World, U.S. aircraft launched a new  airstrike in the rebel held city of Falluja on Saturday aimed  at killing supporters of a Jordanian militant who has led a  campaign of suicide bombings and kidnappings in Iraq.
World,A demonstration by pro-hunt campaigners is being held outside Peter Hain's home in south Wales.
Sports, The Atlanta Braves celebrated another division title in style. Shawn Green powered Los Angeles past San Francisco in an NL West showdown. Roger Clemens helped the Houston Astros keep pace in the wild card race with another vintage pitching performance.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have now officially witnessed the perfect cosmic storm. Thanks to the European Space Agency #39;s XMM-Newton observatory, they watched a nearby head-on collision between two galaxy clusters."
Sports,com. Aaron Heilman will continue to state his case for consideration in next season #39;s Mets rotation picture as New York meets the visiting Chicago Cubs for the second game of a three-game weekend series Saturday.
Sports," As far as Washington is concerned, the negotiations with Major League Baseball are essentially done. Now it's a matter of waiting for a 33 year drought to end."
World,"A Palestinian mortar bomb slammed into a house in a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing a woman and fueling settler anger over Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to pull Israelis out of the occupied region."
World,"A POSTING on an Islamic Internet site today said that an al-Qaeda-linked group had killed British hostage Kenneth Bigley. The claim could not immediately be verified, but surfaced on a website usually used "
World,I want to thank The Post for the Sept. 17 editorial  quot;More Straight Talk quot; about the critical events that will take place next month in Ukraine and Belarus.
Sports," Austria's Stefan Koubek defeated ATP world No. 4 Tim Henman in straight sets 6 3, 6 3, 6 1 Saturday to give the hosts a 1 0 lead in the World Group relegation playoff."
Sports,"Pro baseball: New York Yankees vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park, 7 p.m. College field hockey: Framingham St. at Fitchburg St., 10 a.m.; Bridgewater St. at Worcester St., 10 a.m.; Bryant at Franklin Pierce, 10:30 a.m.; UNew England at Endicott, 11 a.m.; WNEC at Elms, 11 a.m.; Wheaton at Springfield, 11 a.m.; Tufts at Amherst, 11 a.m.; Colby at Trinity, ..."
Sports,"Suffolk Downs must apply to the state commission for 2005 racing dates by Oct. 1, and management intends to seek a schedule similar to this year's, with some modifications."
Sports,"Speeding again. But neither caught nor arrested. That was the  quot;Meteor Man, quot; Andy Roddick, burning rubber tennis balls and scorching the green South Carolina pavement of Daniel Island, a remote neighborhood of Charleston, thereby spicing his credentials as the heaviest-handed server in the game."
Sports,"Karl Malone's return to the NBA could be months away -- if he comes back at all. The Los Angeles Lakers said yesterday they don't know if the 41-year-old forward will play this season. Malone, who had surgery on his right knee in June, is a free agent and reportedly is being pursued by several teams. The Lakers will also ..."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers say they have found some of the earliest galaxies, which will help to piece together the history of the early universe. Some suspect galaxies took longer to form than previously thought. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"A Canadian team vying for the \$10 million X Prize is scrounging for parts, while the heavy favorite, Burt Rutan's SpaceShipOne, is ready for a launch next week. By Dan Brekke."
Sports,"Austria #39;s Stefan Koubek defeated ATP world No. 4 Tim Henman in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 Saturday to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in the World Group relegation playoff."
Sports," West Indies captain Brian Lara won the toss and put England in to bat in cool, cloudy conditions in the final of the Champions Trophy one day tournament at the Oval on Saturday."
Sports,BOSTONThe stakes were lower and the setting was different. But the rest of the Red Sox eighth inning scenario Friday night at Fenway Park was painfully reminiscent of Game Seven of last years American League Championship Series.
Sports,"The San Francisco Giants faced long time rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers in tonights game. The Giants hoped to cut down the Dodgers lead in the West by ."
World,An Islamist website which has posted unsubstantiated claims about hostages in the past says that a group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has killed British construction engineer Ken Bigley.
Business,"Lockheed Martin won a contract worth up to \$3.27 billion Friday to build a new communications satellite network for the US military, using spacecraft that will be assembled at the firm #39;s huge campus in Sunnyvale."
Business,Florida - Hurricane Jeanne forced the evacuations of more than 800 000 residents on Saturday as it bore down on Florida with winds near 170 kph and threatened to strengthen into a major storm.
Sci/Tech,Q: Any idea why when I open folders in Excel or Word some of the file names are in blue and others are in black? Is it a function of when they were created or in what version of Office they were saved?
Sci/Tech,"As chief marketing officer of UK mobile phone giant O2, Kent Thexton was in charge of convincing subscribers to gobble up wireless data."
Sports,Greg Rusedski expressed his burning desire to end a year of turmoil by leading Great Britain back into the Davis Cup World Group. Rusedski convinced captain Jeremy Bates he deserved the chance to play Austria #39;s 
Sports,"Kananaskis Country will take on a Tour de France feel Sept. 26 as its perennial champion, Lance Armstrong, leads a swarm of cyclists through the Rockies."
Sports,"It was about taking care of business, or maybe it was about the Boston Red Sox not -gain. The Yankees didnt play their best game, but because the Red "
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki stroked two more hits Friday night to pass Ty Cobb in his inexorable march to overtake George Sisler. Raul Ibanez reached base five more times 
Sports,"The Oakland Raiders needed a 24-hour extension and some behind-the-scenes maneuvering to make it happen, but managed to avoid what would have been the most embarrassing television "
World,"If the Commission gives a positive judgement on October 6, then the government will come out in favour at the European Union summit in December for the beginning of accession talks, said Bela Anda, a spokesman for the German government."
World," Iraqs interim prime minister appealed for a major infusion of foreign troops and international aid to help his country hold elections by January, saying a failure to achieve democracy would be a victory for terrorism."
World," Sudan foiled a plot by supporters of jailed Islamist leader Hassan al Turabi to overthrow the government on Friday, hours before they carried it out, the interior ministry said."
Sci/Tech," Scientists in California Friday began examining for the first time samples of solar wind particles collected by the spacecraft Genesis, which crashed earlier this month in the Utah desert when its parachutes failed to open on landing."
World, Brunei's absolute ruler convened the tiny oil rich sultanate's legislature for the first time in two decades Saturday to mull constitutional amendments that are expected to further strengthen his rule.
World,"The leaders of India and Pakistan have revitalised a flagging peace process, analysts say, a day after the two met in New York for their first face-to-face talks."
Business,The price of crude oil rose to a record high yesterday even as the Bush administration agreed to tap the nation #39;s emergency oil stockpile because of supply problems caused by Hurricane Ivan.
Sports," Juan Carlos Ferrero beat Fabrice Santoro on Saturday 6 3, 6 1, 1 6, 6 3 in a match that was suspended the day before due to darkness, and lifted Spain to a 1 1 tie with France in the Davis Cup semifinals."
Business, Back at the start of the year the stock market's big players had the October employment report circled in red.
Business,Lockheed Martin Corp. defended itself Friday against criticism it was moving too slowly in investing \$6 billion in Poland - a commitment that helped win the US company an order for 48 F-16 fighter jets over its European competitors.
Sci/Tech,"Back in the mid- #39;90s, they called it the Browser Wars: Netscape Navigator vs. Microsoft Internet Explorer. But that score was settled long ago, when America Online ironically bought out Netscape while using IE as its default browser."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) fired another shot in its war on spam with a lawsuit against a Web hosting company that claimed to help spammers avoid being shut down."
Sci/Tech,"A team of astronomers, whose leader teaches at the University of Hawaii, has observed a head-on collision of two galaxy clusters, in which trillions of stars have been smashed together."
Sci/Tech,The software giant will stop offering security upgrades of its troubled Internet Explorer Web browser to users of older Windows operating systems.
World,"A thunderstorm drenched homeless people living on rooftops and sidewalks in Haiti Saturday, adding to the woes of victims of Tropical Storm Jeanne, who are looting aid trucks and attacking food distribution centers in desperation "
World,Several explosions went off in the Iraqi Oil Ministry compound in central Baghdad on Saturday and witnesses said the explosions were probably caused by a mortar attack.
Business,"Boston #146;s educational publishing cluster will be growing as Pearson #146;s school publishing group prepares to move 500 employees from Needham to 100,000 square feet of renovated space on the top two floors of the Newbry building at 501 Boylston St. in the Back Bay."
Business,"Blaming recent run-ups in the prices of natural gas and oil, Massachusetts Electric Co. sought permission yesterday to raise rates by nearly 10 percent for 425,000 of its customers starting in November."
Business,"Two modern residential buildings with moderately priced condominiums and an elongated 5-acre park will be built as the first phase of the large NorthPoint project in East Cambridge, the developers said yesterday."
Business,A drop in the pace of home sales was not enough to keep housing from getting even more expensive across Massachusetts last month.
Business,"ROME: Italy #39;s loss-making Alitalia has reached a deal with eight of nine unions to split the state-controlled airline in two to try to save it from collapse, three union sources said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 22, 2004 - Belching and farting sheep and cattle, blamed by doomsters for driving the planet towards climate catastrophe, may have met their match."
Sports,"In an all Russian semi-final on Saturday, US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova beat reigning Wimbledon queen Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 in the inaugural 585,000 dollar China Open."
Sports,"First, we had Pete Rose betting on baseball. Then we had Pete Rose betting on baseball, the report. Then we had 14 years of Pete Rose denying that he bet on baseball."
Sports,"SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame tailback Darius Walker couldn #39;t help but smile when asked about playing against Washington #39;s suddenly porous defense."
World,An investigation was launched yesterday after a journalist posing as a surveyor sparked a security scare at the Queen #39;s official residence in Scotland.
World,"Four US Marines were killed in three separate incidents west of Baghdad, the US military said. The four were assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and were killed Friday while conducting security operations in Anbar province, the military said."
World,"Mumbai, Sept. 24 (NNN):One of India #39;s most eminent nuclear scientists and the scientific mastermind behind the country #39;s first atomic test, Dr Raja Ramanna, passed away in Mumbai early this morning after a cardiac arrest."
World," Iran said Saturday it successfully tested a ""strategic missile"" and delivered it to its armed forces, state run radio reported."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers have spotted two monster galactic clusters slamming together in one of the biggest collisions ever recorded. The smash-up poses no danger to Earth -- it is about 800 million light-years away, and "
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Arts Inc., the top US video-game maker, aims to be the biggest supplier for Sony Corp. #39;s handheld console, expanding its share of the \$2 billion global market for handheld games."
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova suffered a major defeat by newly US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova in the  quot;Russian Derby quot; semi-final of the 585,000 US dollars China Open WTA tour here on Saturday."
Sports,"Brian Laras brilliance undermined Englands ICC Champions Trophy victory bid at the Oval this morning. West Indies captain Lara, who earlier won the toss, inflicted a major "
Sports,The Dodgers #39; starter limits San Francisco to three hits as Los Angeles opens a 2 1/2-game lead. By Nick Peters -- Bee Staff Writer.
World,"OIL giant Royal Dutch/Shell has evacuated two platforms in Nigerias southern region, following clashes between troops and militia fighters."
Sci/Tech, VeriSign Inc.  and a children's safety group unveiled a new technology on Thursday that they said would make it easier for children to avoid child predators online.
Sci/Tech," It's a great time to be an Internet shopper, but the same search technology that is transforming the Web into a bargain hunter's paradise is putting the squeeze on online retailers doling out discounts and incentives to lure customers."
World,"Turkey #39;s long battle for EU membership was back on track yesterday, after Ankara pledged to press ahead with key reforms and backed down over plans to criminalise adultery."
Business,"US Airways (UAIRQ.OQ: Quote, Profile, Research) has asked a bankruptcy judge to approve temporary wage and other cost cuts from its unions, saying it only has enough cash to survive through January 2005."
Sports, Tim Wakefield hopes to stop a personal three game losing streak this evening when the Boston Red Sox continue their three game set with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
Sports,"Anfield is one of the stadiums the players, officials and fans of Norwich dreamed of revisiting as they put their promotion-winning campaign together last season."
Sports,"The Notre Dame players have heard them all around campus this week, and theyre not listening to any of it. After all, wasnt it just a couple of weeks ago the same sort of negative "
Sports,Rafael Benitez accepts he must plan to stop a Brazilian double act if Liverpool are to emerge unscathed from their European examination in Greece.
Sci/Tech," I hope the tenants at South  Ashfield Heights are getting cheap rents. The place is a mess:  The hallways aren't just filthy, they're splattered with blood.  Bloody handprints mark the walls opposite Room 302, which is  also the source of some verrrry strange noises."
Business," The first U.S. presidential debate next week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over U.S. stocks, and equity strategists and traders say the decreased uncertainty could draw buyers back to the market."
Business," Of the more than 8,000 funds available to investors, some are downright stinkers. Fortunately, it's usually easy to identify the worst of them."
Business," Oil rich Kuwait posted an actual surplus of 4.8 billion dollars in the 2003/2004 fiscal year that ended March 31, its fifth consecutive windfall, on the back of high oil prices and output, a specialist report said."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates September U.S. sales to be up 2 percent to 4 percent at stores open at least a year."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates  September U.S. sales to be up 2 percent to 4 percent at stores  open at least a year."
Business," Of the more than 8,000 funds  available to investors, some are downright stinkers.  Fortunately, it's usually easy to identify the worst of them."
Business," Hedge funds, faced with falling profits  and fading opportunities, are pondering fresh ways to make  money, with one new strategy involving trading a company's debt  against its equity, analysts said."
Business," About a decade ago, Paul Cook, a  technology officer at Munder Capital, spent so many late nights  at the office studying to become a certified financial analyst  that his wife suspected he was having an affair."
Sports,"The USA took a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup semi-final tie against Belarus when Andy Roddick defeated Vladimir Voltchkov 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in Charleston, South Carolina on Friday."
Sports,"US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova overcame a strong effort by Chinese qualifier Li Na and an opposing crowd to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open with a 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-3) victory on Thursday."
World," Israeli forces stormed into a Palestinian  refugee camp on Saturday, killing one man and flattening rows  of houses in a growing cycle of violence that threatens to  complicate Israel's plan to withdraw from Gaza."
World," Japan expressed ""serious concern"" to  North Korea on Saturday about its reported plan to test fire a  ballistic missile but the Koreans did not respond, the head of  Japan's delegation at talks in Beijing was quoted as saying."
World,"Thousands take to the streets of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, in protest at plans to buy \$18bn in arms from the US."
World," An Internet posting claimed Saturday that an al Qaida linked group has killed British hostage Kenneth Bigley. The claim could not immediately be confirmed, and Britain's Foreign Office described the site where it appeared as ""discredited.""   Bigley was kidnapped Sept..."
World, The members of Beastie Boys are flashing liquor and cash while betting on a street level parlor game   with a Jewish twist...
World," Iran said Saturday it successfully tested a ""strategic missile"" and delivered it to its armed forces, state run radio reported.    The report did not say whether the missile was the previously announced new version of the Shahab 3 rocket, which already was capable of reaching Israel and U.S..."
Sports," Serena Williams overcame problems with her serve to defeat Russia's Vera Zvonareva 6 2, 6 3 Saturday, advancing to the China Open final against U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova."
Sports,  Shawn Green can sit out today knowing he was a huge help to the Dodgers during their crucial series against San Francisco.
Sports, Jarrod Washburn tries to put the brakes on a personal three game losing streak this evening when the Anaheim Angels continue their critical three game series with the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium.
Sports," Marat Safin and Mikhail Youzhny trounced  twins Sanchai and Sonchat Ratiwatana 6 2, 6 1, 6 4 in the  doubles to give Russia an insurmountable 3 0 lead over Thailand  in their Davis Cup World Group playoff tie on Saturday."
Sports, Formula One goes back to the future on  Sunday with former champion Jacques Villeneuve making his race  return in the first grand prix held in China.
Sports,"The teams and drivers have spent two days learning the Chinese circuit, but there are still plenty of questions ahead of tomorrows race"
Sports,"According to Michelins F1 chief, the two tyre manufacturers have gone for very different approaches at Shanghai. It could make the race interesting."
Business," Swedish fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz is in talks to buy all 35 shops belonging to Macmoda, Portugal's largest clothing retail chain."
Business,"Computer Associates International #39;s former chief executive was indicted on criminal charges related to fraudulent accounting practices, and the company on Wednesday agreed to pay \$225 million to settle with federal prosecutors."
Sports,Marcus Trescothick maintained his consistent form in the ICC Champions Trophy with a century as favourites England totalled 217 against West Indies in todays final at The Oval.
Sports,Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova set up an intriguing semi-final showdown with fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova at the China Open after her opponent Jelena Jankovic retired hurt on Friday with an ankle injury.
Sports," This isn #39;ta good sign: Washington players have spent the week saying they #39;re not in awe of Notre Dame, while the Fighting Irish have spent the week saying they #39;re not overlooking the Huskies."
World,"NEW YORK: Upbeat over his meeting with President Pervez Musharraf, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he did raise the issue of terrorism with him and made it clear that Pakistan has to control the menace as a  quot;pre-condition quot; for moving forward on the "
World,Turkey #39;s bid to join the European Union was back on course Thursday after Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan backed down in a row with the bloc over attempts to ban adultery in his Muslim nation.
World,"ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday resolved to take any measures required to eliminate militancy and terrorism in Pakistan and reiterated the governments pledge to defend the countrys sovereignty, integrity and security."
Business,"A judge has struck down a law which bans the sale of bootleg recordings of live music in the United States. Judge Harold Baer Jr, sitting in New York, dismissed charges against a Manhattan-based record dealer which had been brought under the law."
Business,"controlled minmetals. Exclusive talks to buy Canadian mining giant that has a market value of  $6.7 billion. Noranda CEO Derek Pannell said he is encouraged by discussions with Minmetals, although "
Business,"Brookfield Properties Corp., which owns 48 commercial sites including the World Financial Center in New York, bought a 19-story office tower in Rosslyn, Virginia, from Deutsche Immobilien Fonds AG for \$106 million."
Sci/Tech," Everywhere Duke University graduate student Brendan Nyhan and his partners in the political Web site spinsanity.com look, they see spin."
Sports,Greg Rusedski produced one of his finest clay-court performances to haul Great Britain level in their Davis Cup clash with Austria in Portschach.
Sports,BOMBAY : Stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist has said Australia will seek inspiration from their success in Sri Lanka as they attempt to win the first Test series in India in more than three decades.
Sports,The Liberty tied a franchise playoff record with nine three-pointers Friday night in a 75-62 victory over the Detroit Shock in Game 1 of the opening round of the WNBA playoffs.
Sports,"AS the roar of their fans swept over the Port players in yesterday #39;s Grand Final parade, the enormity of the occasion finally hit."
World,"Suspected Taliban militants have launched a string of attacks on security posts in southern Afghanistan, killing nine soldiers, an official said."
Sci/Tech," Azy and Indah are about to go off to school, but they certainly are not ordinary students. They're orangutans, long limbed, long haired, bright eyed primates who will become the first residents of the Great Ape Trust of Iowa, where Rob Shumaker and his associates will study their behavior and learning capabilities."
Sci/Tech," Hundreds of earthquakes too small to be detected by humans have been reported at Mount St. Helens, but they are probably not a prelude to an eruption, a state seismologist said Friday."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates  September U.S. sales to be up 2 percent to 4 percent at stores  open at least a year."
Sci/Tech,"An international team of scientists have discovered a head-on collision of two galaxy clusters, one of the most powerful collisions ever documented, China Radio International reported Saturday."
Sports,Didier Drogba struck nine minutes from time to give Chelsea a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough that took them to provisional top spot in the Premier League on Saturday.
Sports,SACHIN Tendulkar yesterday worshipped at the feet of an elephant-headed statue but does not expect his prayers to be answered in time to play Australia next week.
World,"Ahead of the next general elections in Afghanistan, Germany #39;s army intends to build a military camp south of Kabul to boost security at the start of the next year, a defense ministry spokesman said Saturday."
Sports,"Shanghai, China (Sports Network) - Rubens Barrichello won the pole for Sunday #39;s Grand Prix of China Formula One race. The No.2 Ferrari driver circled the 3.387-mile, 14-turn Shanghai International Circuit in one minute, 34."
Sports,"London, Sep 25. Put into bat by West Indies captain Brian Lara, England managed to score just 217 with two balls to spare in their allotted overs during their ICC clash here today."
World,"Honest, sincere and a man of integrity - the most common definition for the man whom many call an  #39;accidental politician #39;."
World,"Prime Minister John Howard says he would consider inviting Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister to visit Australia. Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is visiting America, where he has addressed a joint sitting of the United States Congress."
World,The Bahamas are lashed by howling winds and rain as a hurricane roars through the islands on its way to Florida.
World,A demonstration by pro-hunt campaigners outside Peter Hain's home in south Wales comes to a peaceful end.
World,"FREEPORT, Bahamas - Hurricane Jeanne lashed the Bahamas with violent winds and torrential rains Saturday, making a direct hit on Abaco island and threatening the country's second-largest city, Freeport. Hundreds of people took refuge in emergency shelters..."
World," U.S. warplanes, tanks and artillery units struck the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Saturday, killing at least eight people and wounding 15 in a day that saw new violence across the country..."
Sports,"Brian Lara, equally sledged and celebrated for the role he has played in West Indian cricket, brought the horns of Brixton to life with a stirring performance against England in the final of the Champions Trophy at the Oval."
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insisted victory over Middlesbrough was never in doubt after Didier Drogba grabbed a winner 10 minutes from time at the Riverside Stadium.
World,"KIEV, (AFP) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, who was briefly hospitalized after being knocked down during an election campaign scuffle on Friday, was in fact hit by nothing more dangerous than an egg, according to TV pictures."
Sports,"Serena Williams overcame problems with her serve to defeat Russia #39;s Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-3 Saturday, advancing to the China Open final against US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova."
Sports,"Mark Schwarzer: A commanding presence for Boro throughout but had little chance of stopping Drogbas winning strike. 8. Stuart Parnaby: Solid performance, proved strong in the air "
Sports,PORT Adelaide claimed its first AFL flag and stopped the Brisbane premiership juggernaut with a stunning upset Grand Final win at the MCG yesterday.
Sports,"He might long have been hailed as Australian cricket #39;s next big thing, but Michael Clarke knows he will be a nervous wreck if selected to replace Ricky Ponting in Australia #39;s first Test in Bangalore, starting on Wednesday week."
World,Police say up to 30 armed militants have been killed as a result of clashes in Nigeria #39;s mountainous border region with Cameroon.
Sports,The Brisbane Lions #39; football manager stepped out of the changerooms just before six o #39;clock last night and handed one of the milling supporters a six-pack of beer.
Sports," The Mets fell 2 1 in 10 innings to the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium on Friday night. Mets starter Kris Benson allowed just one run on four hits, striking out seven and walking one."
World, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi on Friday appealed to world leaders at the United Nations to put aside their differences over the war and help rebuild his shattered nation.
Sports,"Andy Roddick and Mardy  quot;Silver quot; Fish put the US up 2-0 Friday in their Davis Cup semifinal match-up against Belarus. Roddick overwhelmed Vladimir  quot;The Vladiator quot; Voltchkov 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, followed by Fish defeating "
Sports,All the action as Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski take on Julian Knowle and Alexander Peya in the doubles of the Davis Cup qualifier between Great Britain and Austria.
Sports,"It was a smooth deflection -- as fluid as the floating, twisting, game-turning layup Nicole Ohlde had been asked about a few seconds earlier."
Sports,"round draft pick cried after she played a dreadful game, then unexpectedly found help from the NBA. The first year coach called a team meeting after a two game skid, sternly telling his players  quot;to produce if you want to keep your minutes."
World," A car exploded near a Palestinian industrial zone in the town of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, witnesses said."
World," India will attach no conditions to  peace talks with Kashmir's political separatists, the home  minister said on Saturday, in an attempt to resume a dialogue  stalled due to new terms set by New Delhi."
World,Iran's defence minister says a strategic missile has been successfully tested and delivered to the military.
Sci/Tech,"At the beginning of next year, the descent probe, Huygens, will try to sample what lies beneath the thick atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Huygens passed its last in-flight checks and scientists are preparing for the perilous, one-way trip towards the surface."
World,A company creates artificial reefs with cremation ashes and marine-grade concrete to honor the remains of the dearly departed.
World," CBS News has shelved a ""60 Minutes"" report on the rationale for war in Iraq because it would be ""inappropriate"" to air it so close to the presidential election, the network said on Saturday.    The report on weapons of mass destruction was set to air on Sept..."
Sports,"Hey, Lance Armstrong, the company that owes you \$5 million US for winning your sixth Tour de France doesn #39;t want to pay because of doping allegations."
Sports,"HE was not at the Ryder Cup and he has yet to figure prominently at a major, but Graeme McDowell is starting to become a real force in European golf."
Sports,Didier Drogba scored in the 81st minute as Chelsea won 1-0 at Middlesbrough in English soccer #39;s Premiership to move atop the standings.
Sports,Seattle at Minnesota 2:00 pm EDT Western Conference first round Game 1 ----- MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The Seattle Storm look to build on their finest season in franchise history when they visit the 
Sports,Connecticut at Washington Eastern Conference first round 12:00 pm EDT ----- WASHINGTON (Ticker) -- The top-seeded Connecticut Sun attempt to continue their dominance of the Washington Mystics when 
Sports,The Washington Huskies pay a visit to Notre Dame Stadium for the first time since 1996. The Fighting Irish (2-1) will look to extend their winning streak to three games while the Huskies 
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq. Four US marines were killed in three separate incidents in the restive Al-Anbar province of western Iraq, the US military announced Saturday."
World,"Chechen separatist leader Aslan Maskhadov says his group is planning to try the mastermind of the hostage siege in southern Russia that left more than 330 people, more than half of them children, dead."
Sports," COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - U.S. rider Joseph  D'Antoni has been banned for two years after testing positive  for the prohibited substance EPO, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency  (USADA) has announced."
Sports,time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher took on the Shanghai circuit Saturday in qualifying for the first Chinese Grand Prix.
Sports,Didier Drogba hit the winner nine minutes from the end as unbeaten Chelsea broke its scoring drought with a 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough on Saturday to go top of the Premier League for at least two hours.
World,"PRINCE Harry, the third in line to the British throne, followed royal family tradition yesterday by announcing he was about to join the army."
World,"led forces trying to protect landmark Afghan elections face a rising wave of violence from about 2,000 insurgents, including al Qaida militants slipping in from Pakistan, an American general said Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"As we all know, since September 11, 2001 the U.S. has been much more vigilant in defending itself against terrorist attacks.  nbsp;In addition to bombing the shit out of the Middle East, we have also established the Department of Homeland Security whose responsibility it is to defend us from terrorists. They have so far done a stellar job, as the U.S. has yet to be hit by another terrorist attack.  nbsp;But the ever-vigilant Department of Homeland Security is not resting on its laurels. Recently, they prevented the terrorist supporter Yusef Islam from entering the United States."
Business," US Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> wants a  bankruptcy judge to impose temporary wage and other cost cuts  on its union workers, warning that it only has enough cash to  operate through January."
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Oxygen and food will be worrisomely low on the international space station by Christmas, and it's crucial that a Russian supply ship get there by then, a top NASA official said Friday..."
Sci/Tech,"  When the Ariane 5 ECA qualification flight lifts off in October, one of the passengers will be 33.5 litres of water. Onboard will be the experimental Sloshsat FLEVO satellite, designed to help European scientists find out more about the movement of water in microgravity and its effects on satellites..."
Sci/Tech,"Ames Research Center -- A dedicated team of scientists is spending the next four weeks in northern Chile's Atacama Desert. They are studying the scarce life that exists there and, in the process, helping NASA learn more about how primitive life forms could exist on Mars..."
Sci/Tech,"By MARGARET STAFFORD     KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- At a growing number of health clubs, gyms and YMCAs across the country, the treadmills and barbells aren't just for adults anymore..."
Sci/Tech,"""It's a dream,"" proclaimed the beaming 32-year-old new mother Friday as she cuddled her day-old baby girl, born following a pioneering ovarian tissue transplant performed after the woman was made infertile by chemotherapy."
Sci/Tech,"By TIM MOLLOY     LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California has adopted the world's first rules to reduce greenhouse emissions for autos, taking what supporters see as a dramatic step toward cleaning up the environment but also ensuring higher costs for drivers.    The rules may lead to sweeping changes in vehicles nationwide, especially if other states opt to follow California's example..."
Sci/Tech,"By MICHAEL LIEDTKE    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google Inc. (GOOG)'s recently launched news service in China doesn't display results from Web sites blocked by that country's authorities, raising prickly questions for an online search engine that has famously promised to ""do no evil.""    Dynamic Internet Technology Inc., a research firm striving to defeat online censorship, conducted tests that found Google omits results from the government-banned sites if search requests are made through computers connecting to the Internet in China..."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. (SNE)'s PlayStation Portable, which goes on sale in Japan later this year and overseas next spring, boasts the superb image quality of its home-console counterpart. But the big question on everyone's minds is: How much will the handheld gaming machine cost?"
Sci/Tech,"By STEVE HARTSOE    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Everywhere Duke University graduate student Brendan Nyhan and his partners in the political Web site spinsanity.com look, they see spin..."
World," Egypt is ready to let foreign companies manage state owned businesses but will not give up control of those it sees as strategic, President Hosni Mubarak's spokesman said."
World,"Tony Blair vows that the government ""will continue to do whatever it can"" for hostage Ken Bigley."
World,"A criminal psychiatrist and a writer for The New Yorker have accused playwright Bryony Lavery of plagiarizing their work in her play ""Frozen."""
World," The staggering death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne shot upward to an estimated 1,500 people Saturday, with 900 Haitians still missing as a thunderstorm drenched the homeless who are living on rooftops and sidewalks.    U.N..."
Sports, Hurricane Jeanne forced the postponement of Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins. The game has not been rescheduled.
Sports,"BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (Ticker) -- No. 13 Louisiana State tries to return to its winning ways Saturday when it hosts Southeastern Conference Western Division rival Mississippi State."
Sports,Didier Drogba struck nine minutes from time to give Chelsea a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough on Saturday and prevent a third successive goalless Premier League draw for the Londoners.
Sports,"ALICANTE, Spain (AFP) - Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero wasted no time getting down to business, brushing aside Fabrice Santoro to put the hosts level with France 1-1 in their World Group Davis Cup semi-final tie."
World,"TEHRAN (Agencies) - Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi has called for more dialogue to resolve a standoff with the UN nuclear watchdog, warning that force would not work against the  quot;powerful quot; Islamic republic."
World,Germany has criticised Italy for opposing its campaign for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said Europe would lose out if it was the only region not to have a new representative on an enlarged council.
World,UNITED NATIONS (BBC) -- The leader of the UN team organizing Iraq #39;s elections has criticized the US defense secretary for suggesting only a limited vote might take place.
World,"25 September 2004 -- The Iranian defense minister announced today that the country has successfully test-fired a strategic, long-range missile and delivered the weapon to its armed forces."
Sports,"ALICANTE, Spain : Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero wasted no time getting down to business, brushing aside Fabrice Santoro to put the hosts level with France 1-1 in their World Group Davis Cup semi-final tie."
Sports,"BATON ROUGE, LA. - No. 13 LSU has two tough road games coming up, against Georgia next weekend and Florida the week after that. Tigers coach Nick Saban doesn #39;t have to worry about his players looking past Mississippi State today, however."
World," US aircraft pounded the insurgent enclave of Fallujah on Saturday, killing seven Iraqis in a raid the military said targeted a suspected hideout of a militant group."
World,"Iran said today it has successfully test-fired a long-range  quot;strategic missile quot; and delivered it to its armed forces, saying it is now prepared to deal with any regional threats and even the  quot;big powers."
World," In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida. Here's three words to consider this fall: Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota."
World," Their first debate less than a week away, President Bush and Democrat John Kerry kept their public schedules clear on Saturday and began to focus on their prime time showdown."
Business,"About 600 Servisair baggage handlers at Gatwick International Airport in West Sussex, England, staged a 24-hour strike Saturday over a workload dispute."
Sci/Tech,"Phishers spoofed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation #39;s (FDIC) Web site again Thursday and using bogus e-mails, tried to entice consumers to sign up for non-existent service that tracks "
Sci/Tech,The Fish and Wildlife Service is under scrutiny for neglecting to protect endangered panther habitat. By Warren Richey  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
Sports,"  Hurricane Jeanne forced the postponement of Sunday #39;s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins. The game has not been rescheduled, but ESPN #39;s Hank Goldberg reports that the NFL is "
Sports,Serbia and Montenegro champions Red Star Belgrade beat city rivals Cukaricki 1-0 on Saturday to give new manager Ratko Dostanic his first taste of success on his debut.
Sports,"Rafael Benitez admitted he was delighted with Liverpool #39;s performance in beating Norwich 3-0, but insisted his players  quot;still need to raise their level quot;."
Sports,"Since outclassing Real Madrid in the Champion #39;s League two weeks ago, Bayer Leverkusen has been a shadow of its former self. In a high-profile game against Stuttgart Saturday, they continued their spiral."
World,"World News  gt; New York, Sept. 25 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has clarified that he forcefully raised the issue of cross border terrorism in his meeting with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf here."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin and visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sat they want to strengthen cooperation between their countries.
World,"Iran, the Middle East #39;s second- largest oil producer, has successfully completed testing of a strategic missile, #39; #39; the country #39;s official news agency reported, citing Iran #39;s defense minister."
World,"World News  gt; London, Sep.25 : Days after a  #39;batman #39; succeeded in dodging the security at the Buckingham Palace, the guards at the Queen #39;s official residence in Scotland had to face yet another embarrassment, as a journalist posing as a workman managed to "
World,The new law has touched off a battle between insurance companies and drug companies that could determine how many medicines will be readily available to Medicare beneficiaries.
World,A sweeping voter registration campaign in heavily Democratic areas has added tens of thousands of new voters to the rolls in the swing states of Ohio and Florida.
World,The military also said it had conducted an airstrike early Saturday morning in the volatile city of Falluja to kill militants holding a meeting.
World," In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida..."
Sports," Davie, Fla. (Sports Network) - Sunday's game between the  Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers has been postponed  because of Hurricane Jeanne."
Sports, Henrik Stenson led The Heritage  third round by a stroke from countryman Patrik Sjoland as  Swedes dominated the leaderboard on Saturday.
World,Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said the country will continue to provide support for Kashmiri people to achieve the right of self-determination.
Sports,Michael Schumacher took on the new track during qualifying Saturday for the first Chinese Grand Prix. The track won. The seven-time Formula One champion was barely five seconds into his lap and just starting 
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Marketing and Trademarks\\In todays competitive markets, its a well-known fact that trademarks and well-known brand names can achieve a much higher conversion rate than with generic keywords. That statement makes a lot of sense. In fact, the direct response television (DRTV) advertising industry estimates that about 21 of ..."
Sports,"Top officials with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday have postponed this weekend #39;s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, due to the high winds and rain associated with Hurricane Jeanne."
World,One Palestinian was killed by the Israeli forces and a woman settler in a Palestinian attack. News reports quoted Israeli military sources as saying that the Israeli occupation forces killed one Palestinian 
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti : Residents were clearing away tonnes of mud in the northern Haitian city of Gonaives, after floods killed close to 1,200 people on the Caribbean island and left most others dependent on emergency aid."
Sci/Tech,"A tool that makes it easy to craft malicious JPEG images then let them loose against vulnerable Windows PCs has appeared, security experts said Friday, leading many to believe "
Sports,"WOBURN, England (Ticker) - Sweden #39;s Henrik Stenson fired a 5-under-par 67 Saturday to take the lead after the third round of The Heritage at Woburn Golf and Country Club."
Sports,"Troubled Serbia-Montenegro champion Red Star Belgrade on Saturday named Ratko Dostanic its new coach, signing him on for a three-year contract, the club said."
Sports," World champion Michael Schumacher said it was too early to blame driver error for his spinning out of qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, leaving him last on the grid for Sunday #39;s race."
Sports,"11.50am: Dwayne Bravo #39;s athleticism accounts for Andrew Strauss, run out, to halt a promising stand of 41 with centurion Marcus Trescothick."
Sports,"  As Hurricane Jeanne gained speed and moved closer to Florida Saturday, the Miami Dolphins announced that their home game against the Steelers has been postponed."
World,"Israel on Saturday denied entry to Egypt to a first batch of 85 Palestinian security personnel due to receive training in readiness for a planned Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip, Egyptian border police told the French AFP news agency."
World," A high North Korean official dismissed reports his government was preparing to test fire a long range missile as ""conjecture, rumor and speculation,"" Japanese news media said Saturday."
Business,Boston Scientific Corp said on Friday it has recalled an ear implant the company acquired as part of its purchase of Advanced Bionics in June.
Sports,Austria and Britain split the opening singles matches Saturday in a Davis Cup World Group playoff with Stefan Koubek and Greg Rusedski both emerging victorious.
World,"NEW YORK: Peace possibly has a chance, but it can only come if violence on innocents is stopped. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here on Saturday that a full stop to cross-border terrorism was a necessary precondition for peace with Pakistan."
World,"Sudan is in denial about the extent of rape in refugee camps in its traumatised Darfur region where fear and distrust of the government is pervasive, the United Nations #39; top human rights official says."
Business,"Orders for durable goods including computers and communications equipment rose last month by the most since March, evidence that US manufacturing is gaining momentum less than two months before the presidential election."
Sports,"Wayne Rooney will begin his Manchester United career, ahead of schedule, on Wednesday when he is named among the substitutes for the Champions League match against Fenerbahce "
Sports,England were denied the climax they wanted to a memorable summer by an outrageous ninth wicket partnership of 71 between Courtney Browne and Ian Bradshaw.
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Rio Ferdinand #39;s return from suspension had lifted his entire team after their 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
World,"The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says Darfur refugees live in fear, and  that rape is widespread."
World,"John Kerry is a meticulous decision maker, always demanding more information, calling around for advice. But the downside to his deliberative style is a campaign that has often moved slowly."
World," As he approaches 80, Jimmy Carter could be enjoying retirement   teaching Sunday school, relaxing with family and reflecting on a life that's taken him from the peanut fields of Plains, Ga., to the White House and back. Instead, Carter continues to use his status as a former president to promote peace, health and voting initiatives across the globe at a sometimes startling pace for his age..."
Sci/Tech,"While the opium poppy is the source for compounds needed to make potent painkillers such as oxycodone and other medicines, it is also the source for the illegal drug heroin."
Sports, The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Sunday has been canceled because of Hurricane Jeanne and will not be made up.
Sports,"Top seed Serena Williams of the United States has powered her way into the finals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing with a straight sets (6-2, 6-3) victory over fourth-seeded Vera Zvonareva of Russia."
Sports,Arsenal remains atop English soccer #39;s Premiership after a 1-0 victory at Manchester City extended its unbeaten league record to 47 matches.
Sports, New York Giants safety Shaun Williams will have surgery on his left knee Monday to repair damaged cartilage.
Sports, Henrik Stenson shot a 5 under par 67 Saturday for a one stroke lead over Swedish countryman Patrik Sjoland after three rounds at The Heritage.
Sports, Spain stepped closer to their second  consecutive Davis Cup final appearance on Saturday after Tommy  Robredo and Rafael Nadal claimed a tense doubles victory over  France.
Sports, A rejuvenated Marat Safin has vowed to  help Russia win back the Davis Cup next year after leading the  2002 champions to an easy 3 0 victory over Thailand in a World  Group playoff tie at the weekend.
Business," At first glance, paying  $13 or  $14 for  a hard wired Internet laptop connection in a hotel room might  seem expensive."
Business,"After caring for patients for 40 years, an Atlanta hospital now is tending to its own wounds. Southwest Hospital and Medical Center, which this month filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeks a financial "
Sports,Swedens Henrik Stenson returned to the fray in The Heritage at Woburn Golf and Country Club taking the third round lead with a five under par 67.
Sports,"The ghost of Tommie Agee hovered over the Cubs #39; house of horrors known as Shea Stadium. The Cubs will never exorcise the demons of 1969, when they saw their seemingly "
World,A delegation from the Muslim Council of Britain has travelled to Baghdad to make a plea for the release of British captive Ken Bigley.
Business,"California regulators on Thursday ordered farmers to stop employing field hands to weed commercial crops by hand, becoming the first state in the nation to limit such back-wrenching work."
Sports,The West Indies beat England by two wickets to win the Champions Trophy one-day cricket tournament with seven balls to spare on Saturday thanks to a record 71-run ninth-wicket partnership between Ian Bradshaw and Courtney Browne.
Sports,"Tour of Spain favourite Roberto Heras lost ground as Spanish compatriot Jose Gutierrez came home alone to win the penultimate stage, a 178-km stretch ending at the summit of Puerto de Navacerrada."
Business,"ARLINGTON, Va. US Airways has asked a bankruptcy judge to impose temporary pay cuts on union workers to conserve cash flow during the slow fall travel season."
Sci/Tech,Atlanta Public Schools officials Friday admitted a few missteps but denied major failings in their spending of \$60 million of federal technology subsidies.
Sports,"With Hurricane Jeanne approaching, Florida squeezed in its game against Kentucky and beat the Wildcats 20-3 Saturday behind Ciatrick Fason #39;s career-high 210 yards rushing and two touchdowns."
Sports,"Williams injured the knee in practice Friday, and an MRI revealed that he had a tear to the lateral meniscus. A timetable for Williams #39; return will not be determined until after he has the surgery to repair the damaged cartilage."
Sports,Henrik Stenson led The Heritage third round by a stroke from countryman Patrik Sjoland as Swedes dominated the leaderboard on Saturday.
Sports,French league leaders Monaco held on for a 0-0 draw against Lyon in their top-of-the-table clash at the Gerland stadium although they were down to 10 men for the final half hour.
World,Germany said on Saturday that Italy #39;s opposition to its campaign for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council could mean Europe loses out.
World,"LAHORE: Acknowledging probably for the first time that he had  quot;committed a great mistake quot; by extending support to General Pervez Musharraf during a presidential referendum, former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan has warned that if not stopped in his "
Sports, Alley Broussard ran for a career high three touchdowns in the first 17 minutes and No. 13 LSU held Mississippi State to seven first downs and 130 yards in a 51 0 victory Saturday.
Sports," Joel Statham threw four touchdown passes to offset a host of mistakes Saturday, and No. 23 Maryland piled up 685 yards in total offense to beat winless Duke 55 21."
Sports," Quarterback Mark Brunell will start for the Washington Redskins on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, having recovered sufficiently from a strained hamstring."
Business,The European Union head office this week proposed redefining how working hours are counted under the bloc #39;s maximum 48-hour workweek law and stopping companies in Britain from abusing an  quot;opt-out quot; to the law.
Sports, Canadian Tomasz Radzinski scored his first goal for Fulham and Arsenal stayed atop the English Premier League with a 1 0 win at Manchester City on Saturday.
Sports,"_ With Hurricane Jeanne moving in on the Sunshine State, 16th-ranked Florida beat Kentucky 20-to-3 in a game whose start time was moved up six and a-half hours due to concerns over the approaching storm."
Sports,"Rudi Voeller resigned as coach of AS Roma on Saturday following a 3-1 loss to nine-man Bologna in an early fourth round match. Franco Baldini, sport director of the Roman team, told "
Sports,"Four players scored in double figures for the Washington Mystics, whose defense stymied the Connecticut Sun for a 67-59 victory Saturday in game one of their opening-round WNBA Eastern Conference playoff series."
Sports,TA McLendon ran for 93 yards and a touchdown for North Carolina State and Virginia Tech kicker Brandon Pace missed a 43-yard field goal attempt as time expired as the Wolfpack beat the Hokies 17-16 Saturday.
World,Egypt on Saturday called for the immediate release of Egyptians and other nationals taken hostage in violence-ravaged Iraq.  quot;Egypt is against the practice of hostage-taking to 
World,An investigative judge questioned former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet for half an hour on Saturday to decide whether to indict him in one of hundreds 
World," An Iranian Iraqi film set in the run up  to the U.S. led invasion of Iraq and starring an amateur cast  of war scarred children won the top ""Golden Shell"" award at  Spain's prestigious San Sebastian film festival Saturday."
World," With Hurricane Jeanne approaching, Florida squeezed in its game against Kentucky and beat the Wildcats 20 3 Saturday behind Ciatrick Fason's career high 210 yards rushing and two touchdowns..."
World," Billionaire Marvin Davis, a former oilman who sold his 20th Century Fox studios to Rupert Murdoch in the 1980s, died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 79..."
World," U.S. warplanes, tanks and artillery repeatedly hit at Abu Musab al Zarqawi's terror network in the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Saturday, while two British Muslim leaders came to Baghdad to try to convince his followers to release a British hostage..."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund is worrying about the UK housing market again. It #39;s been doing this for an awfully long time now, yet so far none of its doom laden warnings have come to pass."
Sports,All three of the newly promoted sides are still searching for a first win of the season after a day of predictable results gave the Premiership table an all too familiar look.
World,Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs gentle query to General Musharraf to spell out the options to resolve the Kashmir issue and the Generals low key reply I will think and get back to you mark a new chapter in Indo-Pak relations.
World,The 48th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concluded Friday evening with a call for the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass 
Sci/Tech,"HE firestorm over the memos that figured in the CBS News report on President Bush #39;s National Guard record featured a parade of expert document examiners who weighed in on font types, proportional spacing and superscripts."
Sports,Ralf Schumacher drew plaudits from team boss Frank Williams on Saturday after qualifying fifth for Sunday #39;s inaugural Chinese Grand Prix despite a three-month absence from Formula One.
Sports,"Dover, DE (Sports Network) - Series points leader Martin Truex Jr. earned the win in Saturday afternoon #39;s Stacker 200 Busch race at the Dover International Speedway."
Sports,un Woo-Kim came within an out of his first career complete game and shutout and also hit a two-run double in Montreal #39;s 8-1 victory over visiting Philadelphia last night.
World,"GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP - An early morning missile attack by Israel on a refugee camp has left one Palestinian dead and five wounded."
World,"FOREIGN fighters from the al-Qaeda terror network were infiltrating Afghanistan to disrupt upcoming elections, the commander of US forces in the country said today."
Business,"LOS ANGELES Billionaire Marvin Davis, former owner of 20th Century Fox studios, the Pebble Beach Company and the Beverly Hills Hotel, died today at his home in Beverly Hills."
Business,"Antigua needs to implement an aggressive reform program to break years of fiscal mismanagement and lift itself out of deep debt, the International Monetary Fund said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"HP has stopped selling workstations based on Intel #39;s Itanium 2 microprocessor, a company spokeswoman confirmed Friday. Citing market conditions, the company ceased selling workstations based on the 64-bit processors on Sept."
Sports,"Spain needs only to beat an under-strength French team to secure its place in the Davis Cup tennis final, while Britain looks to the experience of Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski in its World Group play-off with Austria this weekend."
Sports,"RUDI Voller had quit as coach of Roma after a 3-1 defeat away to Bologna, the Serie A club said today. Under the former Germany coach, Roma had taken just four league points from a possible 12."
Sports,"Champaign, IL (Sports Network) - Taylor Stubblefield #39;s third touchdown catch of the day early in the fourth quarter sealed 15th-ranked Purdue #39;s 38-30 win over Illinois in the Big Ten opener for both schools at Memorial Stadium."
Sports,"The Cleveland Rockers were reeling from something more disheartening than a gut-wrenching loss, or elimination from the playoffs. They had just been informed that they no longer existed."
Sci/Tech, Insurance companies are using satellites to identify homes at high risk of fire damage because of their proximity to brush  #151; a development that alarms some state regulators and privacy advocates.
Sports,"St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The threat of Hurricane Jeanne has forced the cancellation of Sunday #39;s game between the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field."
World,"Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to become the next president of Indonesia. With most ballots counted, the former military chief and security minister has a wide lead over President Megawati Sukarnoputri."
Sci/Tech," Beyond the tired cliches and sperm and egg basics taught in grade school science class, researchers are discovering that men and women are even more different than anyone realized."
Sports,The West Indies has won the Champions Trophy one-day cricket tournament in London by two wickets over England. The visitors scored 218 for eight in 48.
Sports,"Danny Green Jr. stood anxiously on the steps of St. Mary #39;s Friday night, watching a game that would not end. A festival atmosphere filled the Manhasset night as the 6-6, 205-pound basketball "
Sports,"For the second time in three weeks, a tropical disturbance has forced the Miami Dolphins from participating in an NFL Sunday. With Hurricane Jeanne - a Category 2 storm - threatening the east coast of Florida "
Sports,Eric Shelton ran for three touchdowns and No. 24 Louisville earned its second shutout of the season with a 34-0 victory over North Carolina on Saturday.
World,US forces are reported to have launched a second round of targeted bombing Saturday against Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s terror network in the Iraqi city of Fallujah.
World,A delegation from the Muslim Council of Britain is travelling to Baghdad in an attempt to secure the release of hostage Kenneth Bigley.
Business,"US Airways wants a bankruptcy judge to impose temporary wage and other cost cuts on its union workers, warning that it only has enough cash to operate through January."
Business,Bobby Shriver kicked off his campaign for a seat on the Santa Monica City Council Sunday at the opening of his campaign headquarters at 3004 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Sports,Lauren Jackson scored 14 points to lead the Seattle Storm past the Minnesota Lynx 70-58 Saturday in the first game of their WNBA Western Conference semifinal series.
World, Deadly Hurricane Jeanne strengthened rapidly as it strafed the northern Bahamas on Saturday on its way to deliver a record fourth hurricane strike in one season to densely populated Florida.
World, Germany said on Saturday that Italy's opposition to its campaign for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council could mean Europe loses out.
World," Christian conservatives are casting a wider net this year in their search for likely voters  #151; especially conservative ones  #151; by asking people on the phone how they feel about same sex marriage as well as their views on abortion, a standard question in previous election cycles."
World," In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida..."
World," Iran added a ""strategic missile"" to its military arsenal after a successful test, and the defense minister said Saturday his country was ready to confront any external threat.    The report by state run radio did not say whether the test involved the previously announced new version of the Shahab 3 rocket, capable of reaching Israel and U.S..."
World," Hurricane Jeanne got stronger, bigger and faster as it battered the Bahamas and bore down on Florida Saturday, forcing hundreds of thousands more residents to hurriedly shutter their homes ahead of its anticipated devastating punch..."
World," U.S. led forces trying to protect landmark Afghan elections face a rising wave of violence from about 2,000 insurgents, including al Qaida militants slipping in from Pakistan, an American general said Saturday.    In the latest bloodshed, Afghan police said suspected Taliban gunmen killed nine militia soldiers in two attacks on checkpoints in a troubled southern province..."
World,"Police in northern Spain have disarmed an explosive device after an unknown caller, claiming to represent the Basque separatist group ETA, warned that it had placed explosives at electricity pylons in the area."
Sports, Florida State quarterback Chris Rix left Saturday's game against Clemson late in the first quarter with an injured right ankle.
Sports, The United States swept past Belarus  Saturday to clinch their first Davis Cup final appearance since  1997.
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Sports Network) - The New York  Giants will be without Shaun Williams for some time after the  strong safety suffered a tear in his left knee during Friday's  practice."
Sports," ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Sports Network) - The threat of  Hurricane Jeanne has forced the cancellation of Sunday's game  between the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays at  Tropicana Field."
Sports,Part of the reason anybody believes in quarterback Jeff Garcia's ability to revive the Cleveland Browns stems from a game 21 long months ago.
Sports,"Vinny Testaverde heard that grumble growing to a growl, always a warning of yet another Bill Parcells tirade in which the words become sledgehammers."
Business,Insurance companies are using satellites to identify homes at high risk of fire damage because of their proximity to brush--a development that alarms some state regulators and privacy advocates.
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) renewed an employment contract for five years with its soon-to-be jailed founder, but she will not be paid "
Sports,"Serie A leader Juventus was held to a 1-1 draw by newcomer Palermo on Saturday, losing its perfect record in the fourth round. The Sicilian team, which has been off to an impressive start "
Sports,"You can bury them in the standings but you can #39;t break their spirit. Tony Stewart and Jeremy Mayfield, both victimized by Robby Gordon #39;s retaliatory strike directed at Greg Biffle "
Sports,  Celtic striker Henri Camara scored twice to give the Scottish champions a 3 0 win over Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier League.
Sports,"Much has been made of the extent to which domestic matches such as this one prepare Celtic for the rigours of the Champions League, with the verdict rarely particularly flattering to Scotlands less glamorous clubs."
World," ... The lack of progress within the six nation forum discussing North Korea and the heightened confrontation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), indicate that the two "
World,"Spanish explosives experts blew up a suspicious object found on an electricity pylon near the French border on Saturday after Basque separatist guerrillas ETA warned they had planted two bombs, police said."
World,British police said Saturday they have arrested four terror suspects in London who were reportedly on suspicion of plotting to explode a dirty bomb on the streets of Britain.
Sports,Three banks are on the verge of winning a High Court case that could have profound implications for the future of Formula One. The banks appear to have successfully challenged the right of 
Sci/Tech," Iraq war blogs are as varied as the soldiers who write them. Some sites feature practical news, war pictures and advice. Some are overtly political, with more slanting to the right than to the left. Some question the war, some cheer it. While some military bloggers (or milbloggers) say their commanders have encouraged their online literary ventures, a few say their commanders have shut them down."
Sports,"THE United States advanced to the final of the 2004 Davis Cup today, taking an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Belarus with a victory in the doubles."
Sports,"Victor Diaz hit a tying, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and Craig Brazell #39;s first major league home run in the 11th gave the New York Mets a stunning 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday."
World," Police arrested four men in London under Britain's anti terrorist law, as a Sunday newspaper claimed it had infiltrated a gang trying to buy radioactive material for a  quot;dirty bomb quot;."
World," A U.S. soldier was sentenced to a 25 year term Saturday after a court martial convicted him in the death of an Iraqi National Guard member in May, the military said."
World,"At least seven people are killed in fresh US air strikes on the volatile Iraqi city of Falluja, local medics say."
World," Victor Diaz hit a tying, three run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and Craig Brazell's first major league home run in the 11th gave the New York Mets a stunning 4 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.    The Cubs had much on the line..."
Business,"THE Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index rose as a government report showed factory orders for items such as computers and electronics climbed last month, suggesting strength in manufacturing."
Business,"NEW YORK: For years, profligate American consumers have been chided for putting aside nothing for a rainy day. Now, with the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, the prospect that households could start "
Sports,"JUAN Pablo Montoya has complained that Williams are showing favouritism to his team-mate Ralf Schumacher, who makes his return following a near-fatal crash at the United States Grand Prix in June."
Sports,"Charleston, SC (Sports Network) - Bob and Mike Bryan teamed-up for a doubles win over Belarus on Saturday to clinch a spot in the Davis Cup final for the United States for the first time in seven years."
World,THE saga of a Thai wife getting caught in the quagmire of Iraq played out for a second time after British hostage Kenneth Bigley #39;s spouse begged his abductors for mercy from the grounds of the British Embassy here.
World,"A NEW breed of kidnappers, described as  #39;strategic terrorists #39;, in Iraq has led experts with experience of negotiating hostage releases to admit that lessons from the past may no longer apply."
World,"KABUL: The Taliban and their Al Qaeda allies were stepping up plans to disrupt Afghanistans first direct presidential election on Oct 9, the head of the US-led coalition said on Saturday."
World," Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao left Moscow yesterday for Beijing after a two day visit, during which China officially backed Russia #39;s bid to join the World Trade Organisation."
World,"Four men have been arrested by police in London on suspicion of commissioning, preparing or instigating acts of terrorism. Three men were held after officers from the Metropolitan Police #39;s anti-terrorist branch "
World,A Chilean judge has questioned former dictator Augusto Pinochet about political opponents who were abducted and presumably murdered during his 17-year rule.
World,GAZA CITY: The Israeli army killed one Palestinian in an air raid and demolished at least 35 houses in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as Israel shut down for Judaisms most solemn day of Yom Kippur.
World,"  A US soldier was sentenced to a 25 year term Saturday after a court martial convicted him in the death of an Iraqi National Guard member in May, the military said."
Sports," Jason Campbell passed for 194 yards in the first half and No. 9 Auburn beat The Citadel 33 3 Saturday, coasting in its sandwich game between a pair of high stakes contests."
Sports," Craig Stadler already is atop the Champions Tour money list, and now he's poised to become the first tour player in more than six years to win three consecutive tournaments."
Sports,"Victor Diaz hit a tying, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and Craig Brazell's first major league home run in the 11th gave the Mets a stunning victory."
Sports,Kevin Brown will return to the New York Yankees' rotation Sunday to start the series finale against the Boston Red Sox.
Sports,Lauren Jackson scores 14 points to lead the Seattle Storm past the Minnesota Lynx 70-58 Saturday in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Sports,Vijay Singh remained on course for a fifth victory in six events with a second-round 68 to lead the 84 Lumber Classic tournament in Pennsylvania.
World,"US aircraft, tanks and artillery have pounded the resistance stronghold of Fallujah, killing at least eight people and wounding 15, while rebels struck back in Baghdad by killing six police recruits."
Sports,"Ferrari #39;s Rubens Barrichello expects team-mate Michael Schumacher to challenge him for victory in the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix, even though the world champion will start from the back of the grid."
Sci/Tech,"KDE and GNOME, the open-source software projects that together form the face of most Linux installations, have undergone revisions that boost their usability and enterprise readinessadvances that build the case for Linux as a viable alternative to "
Sports,Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game to prime time Sunday. The teams and the league agreed to move the starting time from 1 pm EDT to 8:30 pm EDT because the 
World,": Sudanese authorities accused an opposition party Saturday of plotting to abduct and kill more than three dozen senior government officials and blow up key sites in the capital, where the army was out in force."
Sci/Tech," When a hurricane makes landfall in the continental United States, Dave Prevatt and his colleagues in the Florida Coastal Monitoring Program are out evaluating which construction methods best protect homes from the tremendous wind forces the storms deliver."
Sci/Tech, The University of Rhode Island has designed a voyage to the bottom of the sea for students in an emerging field of scientific exploration  #151; archaeological oceanography.
Sci/Tech," As if shooting a loved one's ashes into space or pressing them into artificial diamonds were not sufficiently offbeat, relatives of the deceased now can have their ashes mixed into concrete to help form ocean habitats."
Sports,Vijay Singh will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the 84 Lumber Classic as he eyes a third straight win this month. The world number one carded a level-par 72 to stay ahead of American Ryder Cup star Chris DiMarco (71).
Sports,"OPINION was divided about the merit of this game as preparation for Wednesday nights glamour tie against AC Milan in the Italian capital of fashion, but in many respects Celtic could not have asked for better."
World,India #39;s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday he raised the issue of terrorism with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.
World,"Tropical Storm Jeannes death toll in Haiti rose to more than 1,500 and UN peacekeepers were sending reinforcements to help keep order among desperate survivors who have been looting aid trucks and mobbing food distribution centres."
Sports,"The Golf Expert is here with answers to your questions. Since slow play is not encouraged, let #39;s quickly move to the first tee, er, question and get started."
Sports,"Michigan Stadium was mostly filled with empty seats. The only cheers were coming from near one end zone -he Iowa section. By Carlos Osorio, AP."
World,"Iran added a strategic missile #39; #39; to its military arsenal after a successful test, and the defense minister said Saturday his country was ready to confront any external threat."
World, Egypt's highest authority on Islamic law  endorsed Saturday a controversial government plan to  synchronize the call to prayer in Cairo's mosques and put an  end to the present haphazard system based on the timekeeping of  each individual establishment.
World,terrorist branch police investigating claims a group was trying to buy radioactive material arrest four men.
World,"Prize-winning Spanish writer  Camilo Jose Cela informed for General Franco's regime, a historian says."
Business,Lock maker Kryptonite and parent Ingersoll-Rand face at least five proposed class-action lawsuits in the United States and Canada after admitting this week that popular 
Sci/Tech,The ice loss from the measured glaciers corresponds to an annual sea-level rise of .008 inches (.2 millimeters) or more than 10 percent of the total global increase of about .
Sports,"Martin Petrov put the home side ahead early, but Kaiserslautern #39;s Carsten Jancker made it 1-1 with just eight minutes remaining."
Sports,England #39;s long wait for a major one-day international tournament continues after a thrilling fightback by the West Indies at the Oval yesterday to win the final of the ICC Champions Trophy by two wickets.
Sports,"Ann Arbor, MI -- Chad Henne threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead No. 18 Michigan to a 30-17 win over Iowa in the Big Ten opener for both teams at Michigan Stadium."
Sports,"Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer and the Anaheim Angels beat Oakland 5-3 Saturday to move back within two games of the AL West-leading Athletics."
World,"Many refugees in Sudan #39;s wartorn Darfur region still live in a climate of fear and are reluctant to return home as they do not trust the government to protect them, according to the United Nation #39;s (UN) human rights chief."
World, Iran added one more missile to its military arsenal and the defence minister said on Saturday his country was ready to confront any external threat.
World,"Four men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences following a sting operation organised by a Sunday newspaper, police said last night."
World,Egypt #39;s highest authority on Islamic law endorsed Saturday a controversial government plan to synchronize the call to prayer in Cairo #39;s mosques and put an end to the present haphazard system based on the timekeeping of each individual 
Sci/Tech," Jonathan Mwanza was once a powerful man in this rural town  #151; a county councilor and lifetime member of Kenya's former ruling party. His hefty build spoke of wealth and authority. That was before he contracted HIV. Without access to anti AIDS drugs, he wasted away  #151; stripped of his weight, his job, his community standing."
Sci/Tech,I have been to zero gravity and flown like Superman. This is something that only astronauts and the stars of Apollo 13 have done before.
World,Iraq #39;s vice president conceded Saturday that voting might not be possible in all parts of the country when elections are held in in January.
World,Four men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences as part of a planned operation by the Metropolitan Police. The men are suspected of attempting to buy radioactive material for 
Sports,"Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer and the Anaheim Angels beat Oakland 5-3 Saturday to move back within two games of the AL West-leading Athletics."
World,"KUANTAN: Having already set a world record on Tuesday, Scorpion Queen Nur Malena Hassan put more sting into her feat by staying on for four more days."
World," A film on a boy losing his vision to cancer has been chosen as India's entry for an Oscar nomination, beating big budget Bollywood productions, the director said."
World, President Bush and Democrat John Kerry are concentrating on Iraq and relegating other international issues to the sidelines. Their preoccupation is not lost on other world leaders.
Business,"Airlines apparently pushed through a fare increase yesterday after months of unsuccessful attempts to raise prices, helping to offset record-high jet-fuel costs."
Sports, Marques Hagans had 283 total yards with two touchdown runs and a TD pass to lead No. 12 Virginia to a 31 10 victory over Syracuse on Saturday.
Sports, Braylon Edwards caught six passes for 150 yards and a touchdown and No. 18 Michigan turned four turnovers into 27 points in a 30 17 win over Iowa on Saturday.
World,"Oil prices headed higher after Nigerian locals seized oil pumping stations, with news of an attack on the US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, also pushing prices higher, dealers said."
Sports,Terry Francona is drawing comparisons to former Red Sox manager Grady Little for a decision that he made in Friday #39;s series-opening loss to the Yankees.
Sports," Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three run homer and the Anaheim Angels beat Oakland 5 3 Saturday to move back within two games of the AL West leading Athletics."
World,"A delegation of prominent British Muslims was expected in Baghdad today as frantic last-ditch efforts to save the life of Ken Bigley, the 62-year-old engineer seized by Islamic militants in the city 10 days ago, reached a climax."
Sports, Kevin Brown will return to the New York Yankees' rotation Sunday to start the series finale against the Boston Red Sox.
Sports," Vijay Singh is making it look easy by winning tournament after tournament, and millions upon millions of dollars, while chasing Tiger Woods' single season money record. Singh's ability to turn bad lies into good shots helped him to an even par 72 that kept him in the 84 Lumber Classic lead Saturday."
Sports,Mets rookie Victor Diaz stroked a tying three-run home run with two out in the ninth and Craig Brazell won it in the 11th with his first major-league homer.
Business,"FOR the past two years, Asian stock markets have been high on the favoured list for Britains pension and life assurance funds. Asia, particularly China, has offered the double attraction of strong current "
Sci/Tech,The race is on to create a gadget to outgun the iPod - playing not only music but movies - and usurp it as the ultimate icon for Christmas shoppers.
Sports,"IN A Renault, the twin tasks of collecting at least a point and motivating the team should not be too onerous for a man who is a former world champion and considered one of the best racers of his generation, especially when Jacques Villeneuve has tended "
Sports,The Giants showed on Saturday that they can win even the biggest games without Barry Bonds #39;s bat. Pedro Feliz hit a tie-breaking grand slam with two outs 
Sports,"n the home clubhouse before the game, Art Howe, the Mets #39; lame-duck manager, spoke about his off-season plans, his aspirations and whether he might work in baseball again."
World,"US warplanes, tanks and artillery units struck the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah yesterday, killing at least eight people and wounding 15 in a day that saw new violence across the country."
Business,"A STRIKE by workers who refuel aircraft at Heathrow failed to disrupt flights, airport chiefs said last night. About 40 members of the Transport and General Workers Union walked out at 4.30am yesterday, after "
Business,Home decor retailer Kirkland #39;s Inc. on Thursday said the hurricanes that wreaked havoc throughout the southeastern United States will cause it to lose \$1.
Sports,  A last minute goal from Argentine striker Diego Klimowicz gave Wolfsburg a 2 1 home win over Kaiserslautern on Saturday to keep them top of the Bundesliga.
Sports,Red Sox fans never had the chance to boo Grady Little for letting Pedro Martinez start the eighth inning against the Yankees in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS.
Sports,It doesn #39;t take a doctorate in football to recognize the differences between Joe Tiller #39;s tenure at Purdue and Ron Turner #39;s equally long stay at Illinois.
World," Afghanistan #39;s ousted Taliban militia vowed to disrupt President Hamid Karzai #39;s swearing in ceremony, but the US led military said watertight security on the ground and in the air would stop any attack."
World,"General Kofi Annan assured the Iraqis that the world body will provide assistance to their elections next year, including more staff  quot;as circumstances permit."
World,"A French national was shot and killed in the Saudi Arabian city of Jiddah early Sunday, the Interior Ministry said. The man was shot at 1 am in the Red Sea port city."
World,The Egyptian government says it wants to unify the calls to prayer that air separately from thousands of mosque loudspeakers in the capital Cairo.
World,Tony Blair will address his party - and Britain - this week against a backdrop of war and barbarity. But his hopes for Labour #39;s re-election rely on what his government has achieved on the home front.
World," RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP)   A French national was shot and killed in the Saudi Arabian city Jiddah early Sunday, the Saudi Interior Ministry said."
Sci/Tech,Oracle's attempted takeover of PeopleSoft can be seen as a harbinger of many more in a mature industry.
Sci/Tech,"The bloggers covering the presidential race are maverick, funny, mostly partisan and always hypercaffeinated. Are they ruining political journalism or recharging it?"
World,"RUSSIA #39;S President Vladimir Putin fired another blast at the West today, warning efforts to push its own interests in parts of the former Soviet Union, ostensibly in the name of promoting democracy, were discriminatory and destabilising."
Sci/Tech,"Inspired by graffiti, posters and the communal culture of the Web, stickers are gaining wide attention as an artistic phenomenon."
Sci/Tech,"While most experts appear to agree that electronic voting has real problems, few argue that they could completely undermine the November election."
Sci/Tech,"Online sales of untaxed cigarettes are provoking a stampede of protests from a disparate collection of antitobacco groups, cash-strapped state governments and local retailers."
World, A film about Iraqi villagers desperate for a satellite dish as they await the U.S. invasion won the top prize Saturday at Spain's leading film festival...
World," Hurricane Jeanne got stronger, bigger and faster as it battered the Bahamas and bore down on Florida Saturday, sending huge waves crashing onto beaches and forcing thousands into shelters just weeks after Frances ravaged this area..."
Sports,"Florida #39;s passing offense didn #39;t perform exceptionally well. And the defensive secondary could use plenty of work, too. But the Gators still managed to defeat Kentucky 21-3 with the help of TB Ciatrick Fason #39;s "
Sports, Leta Lindley birdied seven holes Saturday to shoot a 6 under 65 and take a one shot lead over two time champion Juli Inkster after three rounds at the LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge.
Sports,Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders is still listed as questionable for today's game in Cincinnati because of an injured left hamstring.
Sports,"Carmen Douma-Hussar thought she would be enjoying a vacation in Florida yesterday, not running a race."
Sports,Sol Campbell today revealed that he has agreed to sign a new long-term contract at Arsenal. The England defender is expecting to tie up a few loose ends over the next couple of weeks before making an official announcement.
Business," The level at which the Federal Reserve #39;s federal funds rate, the overnight rate charged between banks, neither stimulates nor slows economic growth."
Business,"Martha Stewart, the queen of homemaking, who was granted her wish to start her prison sentence next month, causing stock in her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc."
Business,  You don #39;t have to be the Man of Steel to open a Kryptonite bike lock. A video circulating on the Internet shows how to pick a Kryptonite lock with a ballpoint pen.
Business,"Okay, let #39;s all agree: Nobody likes to pay taxes. That #39;s why the major candidates for president and many other politicians standing for election this year favor tax cuts or something they call tax reform."
Business,"No tickets matched all six numbers in the latest WinFall drawing, raising the jackpot for Saturday #39;s game to \$2.9 million. Saturday #39;s \$2."
Sports,"Kansas offense may not have been able to post a whole lot of yards, but they were able to take advantage of several opportunities created by the defense."
World,"Taipei - Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Taipei Saturday afternoon, urging the local government to scrap a historical high US weapons package, which the protesters complained would trigger a bitter arms race with the Chinese mainland and "
Sports," Pedro Feliz hit a tiebreaking grand slam with two outs in the eighth inning for his fourth hit of the day, and the Giants helped their playoff chances with a 9 5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday."
Sports, Cedric Benson and the Texas running machine keep rolling along. Benson rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown and Vince Young passed for three scores to his tight ends as No. 5 Texas beat Rice 35 13 Saturday night.
Sci/Tech,"The search engine (www.ask.com) made its fame toward the end of the last millennium by encouraging Web surfers to enter  quot;natural language quot; questions, rather than search terms -- instead of "
Sports,The Braves likely lost reserve infielder Mark DeRosa for the rest of the season after he injured his right knee trying to make a throw in Atlanta #39;s 1-0 win over Florida on Saturday night.
Sports," Paul Wilson became Cincinnati's second 10 game winner in as many nights, and the Reds used a five run first inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 4 on Saturday night."
Sports, Penn State coach Joe Paterno flew home without his team after the Nittany Lions' loss to Wisconsin on Saturday night when he learned his son in law had been involved in a serious bicycle accident.
Business,"Oil prices eased from near-record highs in Asian trade today after the US government said it may draw from its strategic reserves to make up for supply shortages, dealers said."
Sports,"Former heavyweight champ Riddick Bowe is attempting a comeback, starting over after a troubling eight years away from the ring."
Sports,Kevin Brown will return to the New York Yankees' rotation Sunday to start the series finale against the Boston Red Sox.
Sports,Shortstop Mark DeRosa suffered what appeared to be a significant injury to his right leg during the sixth inning of Saturday night #39;s game against the Marlins at Turner Field.
Sports,"LAWRENCE, Kan. - It was a tale of two halves for the University of Kansas football team which dropped a 31-30 decision to Texas Tech, in the Big 12 opener Saturday at Memorial Stadium."
Sports,Jeremy Mayfield needs more than a victory at Dover International Speedway in Delaware to get back in the thick of the Nextel Cup championship race.
World,TONY Blair is today preparing to fight the most potentially damaging threat to his leadership as Labour Party conference begins in Brighton.
World,"Iraq war blogs are as varied as the soldiers who write them. Some sites feature practical news, war pictures and advice..."
World," Hurricane Jeanne got stronger, bigger and faster as it battered the Bahamas and bore down on Florida Saturday, sending huge waves crashing onto beaches and forcing thousands into shelters just weeks after Frances ravaged this area..."
World," About 800 friends and family members gathered Saturday to remember Jack Hensley, who was executed by terrorists in Iraq after his Sept..."
Business,"Alex Yemenidjian, chairman of MGM and Kirk Kerkorian's right-hand man, ponders life after MGM, which was recently sold for \$5 billion."
Business,"Like so much in the post-Enron world, the quiet period - which begins when a company files paperwork to go public - has been redefined."
Business,Corporate executives in Europe have taken steps to streamline operations to attract investors put off by delayed overhauls in economic policy that governments have yet to enact.
Sports,Dewayne Wise #39;s seventh-inning homer provided the lone score Saturday as Mike Hampton outdueled Carl Pavano to lead Atlanta to a 1-0 win over Florida.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Cisco Systems Inc. last week added two supervisor engines with 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports to its midrange and high-end switch lines, and Alcatel and Hewlett-Packard Co."
Sci/Tech,Skulls program proved that PDA and Mobile viruses are finally becoming a reality and it is no longer safe to just download anything from the Internet on your mobile handset.
Sports,"AUBURN, Calif. -- Leta Lindley #39;s Florida home remains in the eye of the hurricane. She has an infant son to coddle and the death of her longtime coach to mourn."
Sports,"One night after being outslugged, the Marlins came up on the short end of a splendid pitchers #39; duel. Carl Pavano was as efficient as he #39;s been all season, limiting the Braves "
Sports,The Illinois rushing offense and the Purdue passing offense dueled in the Big Ten opener for both schools on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
World,"A Frenchman has been shot dead in the Saudi city of Jeddah, in a killing which mirrored recent attacks by al Qaeda militants trying to destabilise the world #39;s largest oil exporter."
World,An investigative judge has questioned former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet for half an hour to decide whether to indict him in one of hundreds of human rights cases stemming from his 1973-1990 rule.
Business,"FOR many people, more so those who believe that unfettered-capitalism is the way forward for the world, the latest listing of billionaires (millionaires excluded, and we speak here in US dollars "
Business,"THE LEADING communications provider in the Caribbean, Cable  amp; Wireless, has announced the establishment of a US\$1 million relief fund to assist victims of Hurricane Ivan."
Sports,The United States have cemented their berth in the 2004 Davis Cup final after a doubles victory against Belarus on Saturday gave them an unbeatable 3-0 lead.
Sports,"  All Star pitcher Carl Pavano won #39;t be a 20 game winner this year. After his tough luck loss Saturday night, he might wonder if he #39;ll even win 18."
Sports,"The West Indies cricket team began their 2004 ICC Champions Trophy campaign, ten days ago, as potential also-rans and ended up dancing around London #39;s Brit Oval with the trophy."
Sports,"USC had another harrowing trip to the Bay Area. Thanks to their defense and their unstoppable tailback tandem, this one had a much happier ending."
World,"A US soldier was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of an Iraqi National Guardsman in May, the US military said Saturday."
Sports,"Auburn, CA (Sports Network) - Leta Lindley fired a six-under 65 on Saturday to take the lead through 54 holes of the Longs Drugs Challenge."
Sports,"SWEDEN #39;S Henrik Stenson opened up a one-shot lead over compatriot Patrik Sjoland after the third round of The Heritage tournament today, as he continued his attempts to resurrect his game."
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti, Sept. 25 -- The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne reached 1,500 Saturday, with 900 people still missing, Haitian officials said, as a thunderstorm drenched survivors living on rooftops and sidewalks."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Portable, which goes on sale in Japan later this year and overseas next spring, boasts the superb image quality of its home console counterpart. But the big question on everyone's minds is: How much will the handheld gaming machine cost?"
Sci/Tech,"December 6, 2004 San Jose, CA and Tokyo, Japan -- Fujitsu Ltd. and Cisco Systems Inc. have reached a fundamental agreement to enter into a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will enable "
Sci/Tech, A researcher who turned cataract surgery into a brief outpatient procedure and three scientists who illuminated how some hormones and vitamins act on the body's cells have won prestigious medical awards.
World," Iran added a ""strategic missile"" to its military arsenal after a successful test, and the defense minister said Saturday his country was ready to confront any external threat."
World," In another harrowing trip to the Bay Area, Matt Leinart passed for 308 yards and LenDale White scored on a 2 yard run with 6:15 left, capping the Trojans' comeback from an 11 point deficit for a 31 28 victory over Stanford on Saturday night..."
World,Voters and analysts fear that ballot-box clash of Karzai and rival candidate from different ethnic group could bring disaster.
World,"KHARTOUM, Sudan, Sept. 25 -- Sudanese authorities accused an opposition party Saturday of plotting to kill more than three dozen senior government officials and blow up key sites in the capital, where heavily armed troops were out in force for a second day."
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti, Sept. 25 -- The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne reached 1,500 Saturday, with 900 people still missing, Haitian officials said, as a thunderstorm drenched  survivors living on rooftops and sidewalks."
World," QANDIL MOUNTAIN RANGE, Iraq -- Sunrise came to the women's camp in shafts of white light through woven roofs, but Aristan Manzur slept past 10. She had a fever again, and fluid blocked the air in her lungs."
Sports," In another harrowing trip to the Bay Area, Matt Leinart passed for 308 yards and LenDale White scored on a 2 yard run with 6:15 left, capping the Trojans' comeback from an 11 point deficit for a 31 28 victory over Stanford on Saturday night."
Sports," Michael Young's tying triple sparked a two run rally in the seventh inning, and the Texas Rangers again pulled within two games of the AL West lead with a 5 4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox blew out the Yankees and made sure New York can't clinch the AL East in Fenway Park. Manny Ramirez doubled in the tiebreaking run during a seven run eighth on Saturday night and the Red Sox beat New York 12 5 to preserve their chances of an AL East title. Jason Varitek and Doug Mirabelli each doubled in two runs in the inning.
Sci/Tech,"A leading environmental group called Friday for protection for the great white shark and humphead wrasse coral fish, whose numbers have plunged because of overfishing and China #39;s growing appetite for exotic foods."
World,"SANTIAGO, Chile A Chilean judge questioned Gen. Augusto Pinochet yesterday about the disappearance of leftist political opponents during his 1973-90 dictatorship, but cut the interrogation short because of the former leader #39;s poor health."
World,"With two weeks remaining before national elections and 18 candidates running for president, Afghanistan #39;s capital should be a frenzy of competing campaign "
Sports," Erik Ainge threw three touchdown passes and Cedric Houston ran for 160 yards and two more scores, leading No. 11 Tennessee to a 42 17 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday night."
Sports,"Determined to give his best setup man, Tom Gordon, the night off, Manager Joe Torre watched as the Yankees disintegrated in the eighth inning Saturday."
Business,"Though the number of welfare recipients continues to decline, poverty rates -- particularly for single mothers and children -- have surged in recent years."
Business,"Last year, people sitting at home watching television spent \$91 billion on products they saw on infomercials, more than the gross domestic product of New Zealand."
Business,"Increasingly, consumers are finding that their checks are being electronically converted by banks, retailers, credit card companies and other businesses paid by check."
Sports,"Javier Vazquez walked behind the mound during a miserable fifth inning Saturday night, a sign that he knew what was coming. Manager Joe Torre was a few seconds from taking the "
Sports,Darin Erstad stroked a three-run homer to help the Anaheim Angels stay alive in the American League West Division title race with a 5-3 triumph over the Oakland Athletics Saturday.
Sports,It was evident when their 10 cars were herded away from their less fortunate brethren by scurrying officials immediately after the cutoff race at Richmond International Raceway two weeks ago.
World,"Bricks and plaster blew inward from the wall, as the windows all shattered and I fell to the floorwhether from the shock wave, or just fright, it wasn #39;t clear."
World,"The youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, was involved in a high-speed police chase through central Paris that ended in fisticuffs, according to French officials."
Sci/Tech,"The next crew of the International Space Station (ISS) is to contribute to the Russian search for a vaccine against AIDS, Russian cosmonaut Salijan Sharipov said on Friday."
Sports,The Steelers-Dolphins game is still scheduled for 1 pm tomorrow at Pro Player Stadium in Miami as team and league officials monitor the progress of Hurricane Jeanne.
World," Hurricane Jeanne slammed into Florida with 115 mph winds and blinding rain on Saturday, punching a coastal region still scarred from Hurricane Frances three weeks ago."
World," A deal between French energy group Total and Russian gas firm Novatek shows that oil majors have an appetite for Russia's energy riches despite the Yukos affair, but also the limited role now possible for foreigners in this strategic sector, analysts say."
Sci/Tech,"Portable Media Center -- a new, Microsoft-conceived handheld device that presents video, photos and music -- would be a decent idea if there weren't such things as lampposts. Or street signs. Or trees. Or other cars. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Programs have evolved to include extensive financial, tax and retirement-planning tools and have split into three versions of increasing capability.  <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Latest tweak at the search site is a service that enables users to save site preferences when the search engine does its work.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
World,"Hurricane Jeanne reaches the US state of Florida, just hours after battering the Bahamas."
World,China is hosting its first Formula One Grand Prix on a gleaming new \$240 million circuit in Shanghai.
World,But the downside to Senator John Kerry's deliberative style is that his campaign has often moved slowly.
World,A registration campaign in Democratic areas has added tens of thousands of new voters to the rolls in Ohio and Florida.
World,Millions of people were urged to evacuate their homes as the hurricane gained speed and strength as it bore down on Florida's Atlantic coast.
Business,"merica #39;s largest and most profitable companies paid less in corporate income taxes in the last three years, even as they increased profits, according to a study released yesterday."
Business,Florida Power  amp; Light Co. warned Saturday that customers in areas seriously damaged by Hurricane Jeanne may have to wait up to three weeks or more to get their power back.
Sports," Some in boxing were worried Riddick Bowe would get hurt making a comeback after eight years outside the ring. On Saturday night, he was the one doing the hurting."
Business,Shares plunge after company says its vein graft treatment failed to show benefit in late-stage test. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Biotechnology company Corgentech Inc.
Sci/Tech,Sounds like a stupid question doesn #39;t it? A mouse is simply a tool that you use on your computer to point at various things and click on them.
Sci/Tech,"Troubles with the main oxygen generator aboard the International Space Station could force Fincke, 37, an Emsworth native, and cosmonaut Gennady Padalka to evacuate the orbiting outpost."
Sci/Tech,"a new, Microsoft-conceived handheld device that presents video and photos as well as music -- would be a decent idea if there weren #39;t such a thing as lampposts."
Sports,"Chris DiMarco carries a burden into the final round of the 84 Lumber Classic today, beyond trying to chase down Vijay Singh. Sitting two shots behind the No."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello put Ferrari on pole position for race of the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix on September 25 while his teammate Michael Schumacher has to start from the back of the grid after a spin-off in Saturday #39;s qualifying.
Sports,Morocco salvaged some pride after defeat with victory in the first reverse singles match in the Davis Cup World Group play-off in Perth.
Sports,"LONDON, UK : Sep 26 (PNS) - An unbeaten ninth wicket partnership of 71 runs between Ian Bradshaw and Courtney Browne led the West Indies to clinch the 2004 Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament defeating the hosts England by two wickets in the Finals "
Sports,"If you #39;ve followed Arkansas football for the last four years, you know by now that the best play Houston Nutt can summon up from the sidelines - the kind of play that gives his offense the best chance to score, his team the best chance to win -s the "
Sports,"Tony Stewart knows his way around Dover and will attack the 1-mile speedway in today #39;s MBNA America 400 like a man with nothing to lose -- because, well, he has nothing to lose."
Sports, Pedro Feliz bludgeoned a  tie breaking grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the  eighth inning to hand the San Francisco Giants a 9 5 win over  the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Saturday.
Sports,"Columbus extends its unbeaten streak to a single-season league record 14 games at the expense of United, as the Crew get a 1-0 shutout Saturday night."
Sports,"Irish quarterback Brady Quinn took control of the game in the first half, completing 15-of-23 passes for 196 yards to lead Notre Dame to a 38-3 victory Saturday over Washington."
Sports,Jeremy Mayfield needs more than a victory at Dover International Speedway to get back in the thick of the Nextel Cup championship race.
Sports,"Minutes after he finished his third round at the 84 Lumber Classic yesterday, DiMarco found fault with the threesomes that were used, the slow pace of play, life "
Sports,  There were no new concession speeches or genealogy reports issued yesterday by Pedro Martinez. Nothing more needed to be said.
Sports,"one points is a big deficit, but 30 minutes is a lot of time. Harvard faced these circumstances at halftime on Saturday at Brown and prevailed for a 35 34 victory in the Ivy League opener for both teams."
Sports,"There may have been another to go picked in the first round had he declared. That #39;d be Braylon Edwards, ladies and gentlemen, Michigan #39;s multi-talented wide out."
Business, Stock markets were stuck in the red Monday morning as a boost of almost  $1 US a barrel in the price of oil over renewed militancy in the Mideast and the possible outcome of an OPEC meeting later in the week pushed buyers to the sidelines.
Business,"General Electric Co. violated the law by failing to fully disclose to investors the many perks lavished on its retired chief executive Jack Welch, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher starts Sunday #39;s first Chinese Grand Prix in an unfamiliar place -- back of the pack. Officially, Schumacher is placed 19th out of 20 cars after spinning off the track in Saturday #39;s qualifying "
Sports,"Top seed Serena Williams battled her way into the China Open final yesterday, overcoming two service breaks to defeat Vera Zvonareva of Russia, 6-2, 6-3."
Sports,"Laurence Maroney had a 50-yard touchdown run and finished with 145 yards rushing, and freshman Justin Valentine had three short TDs to lead No."
Sports,"A Green Bay secondary that figured to be tested on Sunday, even if at full strength for the game with the Indianapolis Colts, took a considerable hit Saturday when cornerbacks "
World,"Islamabad: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was  quot;a major breakthrough quot; in Indo-Pak relations, as it has been an immense success."
World,"Engineers and vehicles carrying liquid fuel have been seen gathering at North Korean bases housing missiles capable of striking most of Asia and parts of the United States, a Japanese newspaper said on Sunday."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR : A Malaysian woman has overcome 17 scorpion bites to set a new world record by spending 36 days in a glass cage with 6,069 of the poisonous arachnids."
World,"Thousands of protesters marched through Taiwan #39;s capital on Saturday, urging the government to scrap a big US weapons package they said would trigger an arms race with China and squeeze social welfare."
World,"South Africa is ready to serve as a permanent member of a revamped UN Security Council, the foreign minister said as a campaign for expanding the UN #39;s decision-making body heated up."
Business,"Union workers may face a 23 percent slash in pay; United says it needs cash reserves. United Airways asked a bankruptcy judge to impose a 23 percent pay cut on its union workers, including pilots and attendants."
World,"of striking most of Asia and parts of the United States, a Japanese newspaper says. Rodong missiles are capable of reaching any part of Japan, the paper said."
World,"A US soldier has been sentenced to 25 years in jail for the murder of an Iraqi National Guard soldier in May, the US military says."
World,"The United States and Iraq are crafting a two-pronged plan to prepare for Iraq #39;s first democratic election in January, combining a fall military offensive to evict insurgents "
Sports, Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game to prime time Sunday.
Business,"The script is so familiar, all the actors can no doubt recite their lines by heart. A US president complains about Airbus subsidies."
Business,"  Perot Systems Corp. said Friday it has named Peter Altabef president and CEO and Ross Perot Jr., who previously held those titles, as board chairman."
Business,"MOSCOW : A deal between French energy group Total and Russian gas firm Novatek shows that oil majors have an appetite for Russia #39;s energy riches despite the Yukos affair, but also the limited role now possible for foreigners in this strategic sector "
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s latest iMac G5 desktop computer once again raises the issue of style vs. cost. On the one hand, the iMac is more expensive than roughly comparable desktop computers running Windows -- therefore making Windows the better value."
Sports,"Ben Curtis came out of nowhere to win the 2003 British Open, one of the biggest upsets ever in a major championship. Almost immediately, nowhere found him again."
Sports,Champions Arsenal remain at the top of the Premier League with two-point lead after a 1-0 victory at Manchester City after title rivals Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 1-0 on Saturday.
Sports,Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki moved within seven hits of the major-league record for a season in last night #39;s 5-4 loss at Texas.
Sports,"With enough off-field distractions - Rickys \$8.6 million IOU and a storm named Jeanne -his weeks game against Pittsburgh, whenever it kicks off, should be a welcome distraction for the winless Dolphins."
Sports,"When Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton called an audible on third-and-8, receiver Taylor Stubblefield had a better idea. He yelled at Orton, who got the message "
World,The outgoing commander of all Marine forces in Iraq said an Iraqi victory ---- not an American one ---- is essential to ensure the legitimacy of the new Iraqi government and to speed the eventual withdrawal of US forces.
World,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today headed for Geneva on way back home wrapping up a  #39;highly successful #39; visit to Britain and the US.
Sports,"Manny Ramirez hits in the tiebreaking run in the eighth, and the Red Sox win, 12-5, to cut the Yankees' lead in the AL East to 4 1/2 games."
Sports,Glen Johnson knocked out Roy Jones Jr. in the ninth round Saturday to hold on to the IBF light heavyweight title and cast more doubt on the future of one of boxing #39;s most outstanding performers.
World,"  A Malaysian woman has claimed a new world record after living with over 6,000 scorpions for 36 days straight."
Sports,"No matter what you want to believe, they simply do not take the losses home like you do. Certainly, they do not bring them back the next day, not the Red Sox stats, schedule nor "
Sports,"Braylon Edwards sat slump-shouldered on the Michigan bench, not speaking a word. Chad Henne sat on another bench, staring straight ahead."
World,"KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia A Malaysian woman has claimed a new world record after living with over six-thousand scorpions for 36 days straight."
World,Two members of a British Muslim group are beginning efforts in Iraq to secure the freedom of Ken Bigley.
World," Hurricane Jeanne sent wind and huge waves crashing ashore as it slammed into storm weary Florida late Saturday, forcing thousands into shelters and tearing part of the roof from a hospital..."
World," U.S. led forces trying to protect landmark Afghan elections face a rising wave of violence from about 2,000 insurgents, including al Qaida militants slipping in from Pakistan, an American general said Saturday.    In the latest bloodshed, Afghan police said suspected Taliban gunmen killed nine militia soldiers in two attacks on checkpoints in a troubled southern province..."
World," Hurricane Jeanne sent wind and huge waves crashing ashore as it slammed into storm weary Florida early Sunday, forcing thousands into shelters and tearing part of the roof from a hospital..."
Business,"As the election approaches, Congress abandons all pretense of fiscal responsibility, voting tax cuts that would drive 10-year deficits past \$3 trillion."
Business,"Bike owners trying to figure out what to do with their round-key Kryptonite locks (which reportedly can be picked open with the hollow shaft of a Bic pen), should know that Kryptonite is offering to replace the locks, free of charge."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a great time to be an Internet shopper, but the same search technology that is transforming the Web into a bargain-hunter #39;s paradise is putting the squeeze "
Sports," The Texas Rangers are back within two games of the AL West lead following another big comeback win. Michael Young #39;s tying triple sparked a two run rally in the seventh inning Saturday night, and "
Sports,The last time Minnesota won four games to start three consecutive seasons was 1934-36...Chris Malleo replaced Basanez for two series in the third quarter for his first career appearance.
Sports,It took an off-the-cuff reference to a serial murderer/cannibal to punctuate the Robby Gordon storyline. Gordon has been vilified by his peers and put on probation 
Sports," Infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer #39;s former defense attorney, Gerald P. Boyle, waited for Astros manager Phil Garner outside the visitors #39; clubhouse at Miller Park on Saturday afternoon."
World,"TEHRAN: Iran has added one more missile to its military arsenal after it was successfully test-fired during military exercises by the Revolutionary Guards, which began on September 12."
Sci/Tech,"Hackers are close to finding a way to spread harmful computer viruses just by getting people to open an e-mail message or visiting an infected Web site, computer security experts warned yesterday."
World,"ROME : A retired Italian teacher has found a new home after offering after-school help for a family with kids in exchange for some human warmth and affection, a newspaper reported here."
Sci/Tech," Don #39;t call brick and mortar retail stores irrelevant in this age of e commerce: In a survey, 69 percent of US online shoppers admit to browsing in traditional stores before buying over the Internet."
Sports,"These are the moments you remember. The snapshots that endure. Such as the first time you see a quarterback in uniform. For Joy Sexton, that would have been, what, like 1986?"
World,"An Israeli helicopter fired two missiles into a metal workshop in the Gaza Strip refugee camp of Khan Yunis early Sunday, slightly injuring two people, witnesses and medical workers said."
World," United Nations inspectors left after a week long investigation into South Korea's past secret experiments with potential ingredients for nuclear bombs, officials said."
Business,"DEDHAM, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 6, 2004 -- First-of-its-Kind Offer Liberates Consumers from a Lifetime of Phone Bills with One Payment of \$999."
World," An overhaul of Australia's technical education system to head off a looming skills shortage was the centrepiece of the government's campaign to win the October 9 poll, launched by Prime Minister John Howard."
Business,"Tony Alvarez, co-founder of turnaround firm Alvarez  amp; Marsal, landed in Kansas City on Monday. On Tuesday, the board of Interstate Bakeries Corp."
Business,By Sergio Zyman. The guy who managed the introduction of New Coke now assesses it as  quot;a classic example of lazy business growth strategy.
Business,"ALAN KOHLER: We #39;re now halfway through Coles Myer #39;s ambitious five year plan but this week #39;s record profit announcement produced little more than a yawn from the market, grumbling that it has already priced in the good news."
Sports,"London, Sept. 26 (PTI): West Indies captain Brian Lara, kept his emotions in check in an overwhelming moment at the Oval here but hoped the title triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy would herald another great "
Sports,"25.09.04 - By Lee Hayes: Tonight, Roy Jones Jr. may have stepped in to the ring for the last time, the end of a stellar career. Being KOd by rugged journeyman Glencoffe Johnson will most likely be the "
Sports,"Minnesota: The tailback tag team of junior Marion Barber and sophomore Laurence Maroney, who combined for 231 yards Saturday and have 1040 yards already this season, has made the Gophers one of the top rushing teams in the country."
Sports, Pedro Feliz bludgeoned a tie breaking grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to hand the San Francisco Giants a 9 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Saturday.
Sports," Jamar Williams intercepted two passes and Jordan Hill recovered two fumbles in 22nd ranked Arizona State's 27 14 victory over mistake prone Oregon State on Saturday night, the Pac 10 opener for both teams."
Business,Crude oil prices neared US\$49 per barrel Friday as Gulf of Mexico crude production rebounded at a slower pace than analysts had expected.
Business,Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index fell from a record. Coles Myer Ltd. dropped for the second day on concern its second-half earnings announced yesterday don #39;t justify its share price.
Sports,Rubens Barrichello led the first-ever Formula One race lap in China after a swift getaway from the grid at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Sports,Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish won their singles matches Friday to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Belarus in the Davis Cup semifinals.
Sports,It was pitch-black out on the field when this match came to its sensational climax at 6.36pm with an astonishing West Indies victory by two wickets.
World,"US Marines fired artillery rounds at militants in this Sunni insurgent stronghold west of Baghdad on Friday, the military and witnesses said."
World,"Sudan says it has foiled a plot by the main opposition party to kill senior government officials and blow up key sites in the capital, Khartoum."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Friday the United States would provide financial assistance to African Union troops on a proposed mission to end the looting and killing in western Sudan.
Business,Mart Stores Incorporate vice chairman Tom Coughlin is retiring from the Bentonville based retailer. Coughlin #39;s responsibilities include overseeing Wal Mart and Sam #39;s Club warehouse stores.
Business,T #39;S often forgotten that President Ronald Reagan signed a bill to raise taxes in the early 1980 #39;s after first cutting them.
Business,"ATLANTA: Coca-Cola #39;s new chairman and chief executive, Neville Isdell, says bolstering the soft drink group #39;s depleted management ranks will be a key priority as he embarks on a make-over of the slumping company."
Sports,"When all the talk in the WNBA during the preseason centered on how the college draft was the strongest, deepest ever, the Seattle Storm opted to trade its top pick and Amanda Lassiter to Minnesota in exchange for forward Sheri Sam and center Janell Burse."
World,Opposition Leader Mark Latham shrugged off the results of a new poll which showed the coalition would have easily won an election this weekend.
Business,"LAGOS, NIGERIA - Hundreds of Nigerian villagers are blocking access to two oil platforms in the country #39;s southern region, shutting down production of 90,000 barrels of oil a day, said oil company officials."
World," Signs that North Korea is preparing to test a ballistic missile are of great concern, a U.S. commander said on Sunday, adding that the North could be on the verge of big missile technology breakthroughs."
World," Japan and North Korea held a second day of talks Sunday in a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago. Japan seized the occasion to express concern North Korea might be planning a missile test, a newspaper reported."
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard officially launched his government's campaign on Sunday for an Oct. 9 election with billion dollar promises to woo voters and a defiant stand against terror.
Business,"Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to invest 25 trillion won (US\$24 billion) in building new semiconductor production lines by 2010, the company said Monday."
World, BRISBANE (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister John Howard  officially launched his government's campaign on Sunday for an  Oct. 9 election with billion-dollar promises to woo voters and  a defiant stand against terror.
Business,"Electric companies fear that Hurricane Jeanne could leave millions of customers without power, some for three weeks or more. Jeanne was expected to deliver another major dose "
Business,"Whether you are a home buyer or seller, a  quot;rookie quot; real estate agent dreaming of your first sale closing, or an  quot;old pro quot; real estate investor or sales agent, we always "
Business,RAND report examines attack scenarios. One suggestion is eliminating long ticket lines in terminal lobbies. By Ian Gregor and David Zahniser.
Sci/Tech,Cozy nights around the campfire interrupted by someone yammering away about business. The solitude of dawn broken by a tinny ring.
Sci/Tech,Canon has claimed that its newly released 16.7megapixel digital camera is first to be able to deliver picture quality that matches top-range professional medium format film cameras.
Sports,Bob and Mike Bryan could not stick around at Family Circle Tennis Stadium on Friday night to watch US Davis Cup teammates Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish win their matches against Belarus.
World,Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is attempting to broker a deal with Iran to secure safe haven for a group of Iraqi nuclear scientists who were sent by Saddam Hussein to Damascus before the US invasion.
World,Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) left here Sunday after concluding a week-long investigation into South Korea #39;s past controversial nuclear experiments.
Business,"At the head of the class, Rosabeth Moss Kanter is an intellectual whirlwind: loud, expansive, in constant motion."
Business,"When my 17-year-old son said he might want to apply to colleges on the West Coast, my wife had a flashback. When she was thinking about schools in the fall of 1970, she considered Stanford. Her father told her to forget it. His rationale: the cost of flying coast-to-coast, on top of tuition costs, would have made Stanford prohibitively expensive."
Business,"A bill moving through Congress designed to clarify rules for advertising via fax machines could expose consumers to a flood of unwanted solicitations, according to consumer groups and activists battling against junk faxes."
Business,"Media Man: Ted Turner #146;s Improbable Empire , Ken Auletta, Atlas Books and W.W. Norton   Co., 205 pp, \$22.95."
Business,"I won't quibble with the investment performance celebrated ( quot;A quiet top gun, Sept. 21), but it's telling -- and frankly sad -- that the way Ed Owens  quot;beat the market quot; for 20 years was with a fund  quot;dominated by investments in big pharmaceutical companies. quot;"
Business,"Wanted: Brilliant economist. Must be politically savvy, trusted by Wall Street, a strong leader and consensus builder, cool in a crisis, able to calm world markets with a few words and likely to guide the economy into robust health in time for the 2008 presidential election."
Business,"The door is constantly swinging at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in Rockville, Md.: Janet McNichol leaves early some days to take a photography class or watch her sons' baseball games. Colleen Glackin ducks out for a few hours in the morning to go to school part time. Arthur Lynch Jr., who commutes more than an hour to work, has been ..."
Sci/Tech,A founding father of molecular biology and a surgeon who developed the standard operation for removing cataracts are among the winners of this year's Lasker awards for medical research.
Sci/Tech,"Where might you find the origins of life in the universe? Astrobiologists are looking everywhere, including, someday, beneath the surface of one of Jupiter's moons."
Sci/Tech,"Does the First Amendment protect scientific research? If so, the debate over cloning will have to begin all over again."
Sci/Tech,The spread of pollen or seeds from genetically engineered plants is evolving from an abstract scientific worry into a significant practical problem.
Business, quot;Why take risk to achieve an average return? quot; So asks reader RD of Houston. He wants what all of us want - superior performance.
Business,"chip stocks fell on Thursday to nearly a five week low as crude oil touched  $49 a barrel, close to the record set last month, and a key gauge of future economic activity fell for a third straight month."
Business,Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have long been synonymous with home ownership. Now those names are also disconcertingly associated with corporate wrongdoing.
Business,"This summer, the grower-owners of Ocean Spray voted to remain independent. Now, the cooperative is pushing a plan of attack to survive against much bigger rivals."
Sports, Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game today to primetime. The teams and the league agreed to move the starting time from 11 am MDT to 6:30 pm MDT because 
Sports,"Defending champion Arsenal stretched its unbeaten record in the English Premier League to 47 games, winning 1-0 at Manchester City yesterday on a rare goal by fullback Ashley Cole."
Sports,"Quinn throws 4 TDs in 1st half as Notre Dame opens big lead, cruises to 3rd win. By Tim Prister. SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Apparently, Notre Dame had its choice of ways to defeat the winless Washington Huskies."
Sports,"Another nine innings and another 3 1/2 hours of toe-to-toe, leather-wielding, nonstop action. This time it produced a 12-5 Red Sox victory over the hated Yankees."
Sports,"Lauren Jackson scored 14 points to lead the visiting Seattle Storm over the Minnesota Lynx 70-58 Saturday, marking the Storm #39;s first playoff win in franchise history."
Sports,San Francisco climbs within 1 1/2 games of the Dodgers in the West and half a game back in the wild-card race. San Francisco - Pedro Feliz and the San Francisco Giants showed they can win even the biggest games without Barry Bonds #39; bat.
Sports,"Brian Lara refused to get carried away by the tidal wave of emotion that followed the West Indies #39; remarkable triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy final, but hoped that the success would act as a spur for a new generation of Caribbean cricketers."
Sports,"  Here it was, just moments after Purdue #39;s skittish, too close for comfort 38 30 victory over Illinois, and coach Joe Tiller and defensive coordinator Brock Spack were standing outside the visitor #39;s locker room and smiling."
World,"Before Shugofa Beheshti decides who to vote for in Afghanistan #39;s October 9 presidential election, she wants to hear what the candidates have to say."
Sci/Tech,"A Tasmanian company has developed a poppy that produces a commercially useful drug precursor instead of full-fledged morphine, and an international research team has now reported how the plant does it."
Sci/Tech,"COLONIES of micro-organisms found thriving under rocks at the North and South Poles are evidence that life can exist in harsh areas on Earth which may mimic conditions on Mars, scientists said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Everyone in Seattle knows about the many story lines surrounding any game between the Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. But with those teams not scheduled to play this season, the big reunion "
Sports,"For Bill Parcells, life is a constant test of wills with opponents, the media, his players and his bosses. This is a coach who threatened to leave his team after each of his three Super Bowls and twice made good on the threat."
World,"Fifty thousand are dead, thousands more will die, and more than 1 million have lost their homes. Simon Robinson visits Darfur and witnesses what is happening while the world dithers."
World, British police said on Saturday they had arrested four men under anti terrorism legislation after a tip off from a newspaper which said the suspects tried to buy explosives for a  quot;dirty bomb.
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard officially launched his government #39;s campaign on Sunday for an Oct. 9 election with billion-dollar promises to woo voters and a defiant stand against terror.
World,"A US soldier was killed yesterday by a homemade bomb and four US Marines died Friday in three separate incidents, the military announced yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Building sea defences could increase the risk of flooding in coastal areas of England and Wales, a report claims."
Sports,Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello powers his Ferrari on the first turn as he leads the pack in the first ever Chinese F1 Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit Sunday Sept.
Sports, Kevin Keegan is tipping Arsenal to break their European hoodoo this season by lifting the Champions League in Istanbul next May.
Sports," Black strips of electrical tape adorned players #39; wrists, forearms and jerseys. Lauren Jackson wore hers around her left biceps."
Sports,"London: In a pulsating finish played in poor light, West Indies lifted the ICC Champions Trophy defeating England by two wickets with seven balls remaining at the Oval on Saturday."
World,Japan and North Korea held a second day of talks Sunday in a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago. Japan seized the occasion to express concern North 
Sci/Tech,"An international team of scientists described this week one of the most cataclysmic events in the universe, cosmic cannibalism in which one massive galaxy cluster is gobbling its smaller neighbor."
Sports,"What had been a tough, grinding game for seven innings suddenly turned into an easy one for the Boston Red Sox last night. Locked in a 5-5 tie with their arch-rival New York Yankees "
Sports," Notre Dame is different from any other university in a lot of ways. But on Saturday, the Irish were just another team, like Fresno State or UCLA before them, finding enough ways to put away the Washington Huskies."
Sports,Think circa 2002. Scraping for runs. Solid pitching. Aggressive base running. Coming from behind. Francisco Rodriguez and Troy Percival closing it down.
World,Relief supplies are reaching Port-au-Prince but are slow to reach hardest-hit Gonaives. A man tries to hang on to a sack of rice he apparently swiped from a truck near Gonaives.
World,"KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Afghan officials say an alleged senior Taliban commander and two fighters have been killed in a raid on a village home in southern Afghanistan."
World,"One of the world #39;s most famous monuments, India #39;s Taj Mahal, celebrates its 350th birthday on Monday with a cultural extravaganza that hopes to pay a fitting tribute to the historic symbol of love."
World," JEDDAH (Reuters) - A Frenchman was shot dead in the Saudi  city of Jeddah early on Sunday, in a killing that mirrored  recent attacks by al Qaeda militants trying to destabilize the  world's largest oil exporter."
Business,The US Supreme Court has agreed to review an appeals court ruling that opens up cable networks to competing Internet service providers (ISPs).
World,"  Russia trained Shamil Basayev to fight fires, but he has made a career igniting them."
World,"FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Command Sergeant Major Kurt Pinero looked up from the operating table after laser eye surgery, and made out the pictures on the television screen across the room."
World,"WOKHA, India -- The Nagas of northeastern India, warriors for centuries, launched the country's oldest insurgency nearly five decades ago -- a few years before their last tribe gave up headhunting. They have been poor for much longer, but they are in no hurry to tap the oil riches lying roughly a mile beneath their feet. Protecting the land their ..."
World,"CENTURION, South Africa -- Many African countries want a regional peacekeeping mission to succeed in the Darfur region of Sudan, the site of the latest humanitarian crisis in the region, in part to show that the continent has the resolve and the ability to take care of its own problems. But so far, not many countries are offering to contribute ..."
World,  Authorities accused an opposition party yesterday of plotting to kill more than three dozen senior government officials and to blow up key sites in the capital. Heavily armed troops were out in force in Khartoum for a second day.
World,"  The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne shot up to an estimated 1,500 yesterday with 900 Haitians still missing as a thunderstorm drenched the homeless who are living on rooftops and sidewalks."
World,"  The diplomatic showdown over Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions could escalate into a confrontation that changes the political dynamic of the Middle East and further destabilizes the region, Western diplomats, officials, and analysts say."
World," Afghan security forces killed a senior Taliban commander and two of his comrades in a raid in southern Afghanistan, an official said Sunday.    Maulvi Abdul Ghaffar, reportedly a former inmate at the U.S..."
World," U.S. warplanes, tanks and artillery repeatedly hit at Abu Musab al Zarqawi's terror network in the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Saturday, while two British Muslim leaders came to Baghdad to try to convince his followers to release a British hostage..."
Business,"The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, or Check 21, takes effect Oct. 28. It is supposed to make check processing faster and more efficient by allowing banks to replace your paper checks with legal substitute "
Sci/Tech,"Crew members may have to abandon the international space station late this year if astronauts can #39;t fix already weeks-old oxygen supply problems, a NASA official said Friday."
Sports,"Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer and the Angels beat Oakland 5-3 on Saturday to move within two games of the division-leading Athletics again."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, California -- The Anaheim Angels are keeping it close in the AL West. Garret Anderson hit a tie-breaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer and the Angels beat Oakland "
World,"Australia #39;s ruling conservative coalition has promised to maintain its commitment to the war on terror. At the party #39;s official campaign launch in Brisbane, the Prime Minister, John Howard, said "
World,"Polling was suspended 10 days ago in a row over whether to include a bill to criminalise adultery. After a week of wobble when Turkey #39;s European ambitions appeared to have stalled, the end of the country #39;s marathon reform process is in sight."
Sports,"Rubens Barrichello claimed the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, with Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher finishing a hard-luck weekend in 12th place, more than a lap behind."
Sports,"Vijay Singh is making the game look easy by winning tournament after tournament, and millions upon millions of dollars, while chasing Tiger Woods #39; season money record."
Sports,"Arizona at Atlanta, 11 am Philadelphia at Detroit, 11 am Cleveland at NY Giants, 11 am Houston at Kansas City, 11 am New Orleans at St."
Sports,"Running back Marty Johnson said he #39;s still getting adjusted to running in the spread offense, saying after his Utah Utes #39; 49-35 victory over Air Force on Saturday that instead of just bulling "
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves overhauls its website, results system and mascot, as search becomes increasingly competitive."
World," Floodwaters from upstream India have swamped some 80 villages in southwestern Bangladesh, marooning at least 65,000 people, officials said Sunday."
World,Great Britain lose the doubles to fall 2-1 behind in their Davis Cup tie in Austria.
Business,"If you #39;ve got better things to do than pore over the finer points of your stock portfolio, and you don #39;t care to study the performance records and investing styles of mutual fund "
Business,The first and only time Bruce Worthman learned his credit score was when he was interested in buying a home in East Meadow in 2002.
Sci/Tech,"Eight conservation groups are fighting the US government over a plan to poison thousands of prairie dogs in the grasslands of South Dakota, saying wildlife should not take a backseat to ranching interests."
Sports,"Dad Bobby goes to 5-1 vs. Tommy as sub QB guides Seminoles after Rix is hurt in first quarter. BY JOSH ROBBINS. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Defense, the adage goes, wins championships."
Sports,"Former world number one Andre Agassi will carry on playing professional tennis for at least another year, says his wife Steffi Graf."
World,"The military strikes reportedly left 16 dead, while a Web post says a British hostage has been killed. BAGHDAD -- US planes, tanks and artillery repeatedly hit at Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s terror network in the "
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon today said he has ordered the army to step up its war on Palestinian militants ahead of a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Sports,"They got along the first time they met, early in 1996. The 22-year-old kid with the unforgettable name -- Lawyer -- had impressed Bill Belichick. They had sat down that day and begun watching football films. Three or four hours later they were still going."
Sports,No frothy champagne showers. No celebratory sprints to the Baseball Tavern. No grateful hugs from principal owner John W. Henry.
Sports,"We've been down this road so many times that it's easy to be skeptical, if not cynical. Except there are signs that this comeback by Grant Hill may not end up like the others."
Sports,"Four players scored in double figures for the Mystics, whose defense stymied the Connecticut Sun for a 67-59 victory yesterday in Washington in Game 1 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series."
Sports,"Serena Williams overcame problems with her serve to defeat Russia's Vera Zvonareva , 6-2, 6-3, yesterday in Beijing, advancing to the China Open final against US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova . Kuznetsova beat Wimbledon champion and Russian countrywoman Maria Sharapova , 6-2, 6-2, in the other semifinal. Williams, seeded first, is working her way back up the rankings after missing ..."
Sports,"Here's my description of the ideal big league backup catcher: he is smart, incredibly disciplined, extremely hard-working, a total team guy and he hits for power ."
Sports,"South Bend, Ind.- The bags under the eyes that hung heavy and seemed to age Notre Dame coach Ty Willingham beyond his years are gone."
Sports,"Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden returns to Oakland tonight for the first time since leaving the Raiders after the 2001 season, then beating his old team in the Super Bowl after the 2002 season."
World,"man delegation from Britain #39;s biggest Muslim group arrived in Iraq yesterday on a quest to free British hostage Kenneth Bigley, seized by Islamic militants Sept."
World,"Screaming and pounding her chest, Gerta Stefan pointed to a pool of mud from which protruded a mattress, a bicycle tire, a few bricks and a sheet of corrugated metal."
World,"A Task Force Danger soldier was sentenced to 25 years of confinement for the murder of an Iraqi National Guard soldier, according to the US military."
World,"Khartoum, Sudan- President Omar el-Bashir on Saturday called on Sudanese to train and prepare to defend their government and country against internal and external enemies, reacting angrily to what authorities said was a foiled coup plot a day earlier."
World,"A rocket has hit a busy Baghdad neighbourhood, killing at least one person and wounding eight. The rocket hit a side street in Baghdad #39;s Karrada neighbourhood, witnesses said."
World,To say there #39;s no cause for worry about the upcoming national elections in Iraq is like saying winter blizzards will never arrive in Chicago.
Business,High noon in Texas: the agriculture chief is making a stand against junk food. Can she win?
Sci/Tech,"According to wire reports, Sony has finally decided to support MP3s in some of its future digital music players. Hey, better super-duper late than never."
World,Two members of the Muslim Council of Britain are in Iraq planning to meet Muslim leaders in Baghdad in an attempt to seek the release of the British hostage Ken Bigley.
Sports,"STORM 70, LYNX 58: At Minneapolis - Lauren Jackson scored 14 points to lead Seattle past Minnesota on Saturday in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal series."
World," An official from the Palestinian militant group Hamas was killed on Sunday when a bomb exploded in his car in Damascus, Hamas spokesmen and witnesses said."
World, Great Britain's chances of qualifying for the World Group of the Davis Cup were evaporating rapidly after Austria moved into a 2 1 lead following the doubles.
World," FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Reuters) - Hurricane Jeanne tore roofs  from houses and a hospital, caused widespread power outages and  was expected to inflict heavy damage as it pounded Florida's  east coast on Sunday, the same coastal region scarred by  Hurricane Frances three weeks ago."
World,Palestinian militant group Hamas blames Israel as a car bomb in the Syrian capital Damascus kills one of its leaders.
World," Hurricane Jeanne barreled up Florida's Atlantic Coast early Sunday with 120 mph winds and drenching rains, unceremoniously putting the weather weary state in the record books..."
World," In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida..."
Sports,ENGLAND #39;S attempt to complete a memorable summer by landing their first major one-day trophy ended in thrilling failure as West Indies scampered to a two-wicket success in fading light to win the ICC Champions Trophy final.
World,eventually -ot established between India and Pakistan via a one-on-one meeting on the soils of the United States between President Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
World," Japan pressed North Korea to provide fuller accounts of 10 Japanese who Tokyo says were abducted by the North in their second day of working level talks Sunday, but the North did not provide new information in the morning session, Japan #39;s "
World,"Khartoum, Sept. 26 (NNN): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) has said more than a million people displaced by the Darfur conflict are living in a  quot;climate of fear quot; and described refugee camps as  quot;prisons without walls quot;."
Sci/Tech," quot;When the elephants fight, quot; they say in West Africa,  quot;it #39;s the grass that gets trampled. quot;. The Linux community is apparently beginning to identify with that proverb, as it watches Sun Microsystems and Red Hat "
Sports,"Jim Tracy and the Los Angeles Dodgers would not allow Barry Bonds to beat them on Friday night, even to the chagrin of Eric Gagne."
Sports,"refrain from stealing a glance or two at the mammoth Michigan Stadium scoreboards during Saturday #39;s game against Iowa.  quot;Don #39;t tell the coaches, quot; he said afterward, putting a finger to his lips and smiling."
World," quot;We are worried about the manoeuvres by the Khartoum side. There is a strong tendency for them to buy time, quot; said Yaser Arman,."
Business,"The Franchise Tax Board has started its annual sweep of California taxpayers who file returns as a head of household, but may not be one."
Business," What the U.S. Federal Reserve is taking away from the economy via higher interest rates, the U.S. Treasury bond market may be giving back    at least partially."
World,"US aircraft carried out a third set of air strikes on Fallujah, reportedly targeting a meeting of suspected loyal activist to Abu Musab al Zarqawi."
World,Rebels in southern Sudan say they want to complete a peace agreement with the government in talks starting in Kenya on October 7 and accuse Khartoum of trying to delay the process to gain time.
World,"PESHAWAR, Sept 25: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday announced lifting of economic blockade on various tribes of South Waziristan Agency so that they could continue their economic activities freely."
Business,"Fidelity Investments recently slashed fees on several of its index funds, knocking their annual expense ratio from 0.19 to 0.10 percent."
Business,Thoroughbred race horses are riding high as purse money grows along with television audiences for the sport made even more popular by Hollywood movies such as  quot;Seabiscuit.
Sci/Tech, quot;The EOS-1Ds Mark II digital SLR camera establishes a new benchmark of innovation and excellence not only for Canon but for our industry as a whole and particularly for the community of professional photographers who are our most demanding and discerning 
World,"London, Sept. 26 (NNN): After a sting operation involving a newspaper and the sleuths of British intelligence, the London police has arrested four Muslim men posing as businessmen who were trying to buy radioactive material."
World,"UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown pledged to spend 100 million pounds (\$180 million) a year relieving the debts of 30 of the world #39;s poorest nations, challenging the US to chip in as well."
World,"A rocket has landed in a busy street in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing at least one person. Witnesses say the rocket hit a side street in the Karrada neighborhood, a busy shopping area in the heart of the city."
World,"The European Commission gave Turkey #39;s hopes of joining the European Union a huge boost last week, saying it saw  quot;no more obstacles quot; toward a  quot;clear recommendation quot; on starting EU entry talks with Ankara."
Business,"Three days before its Sept. 27 end date, the 2004 Keeneland September yearling sale became the top-grossing Thoroughbred auction in history when Friday #39;s 11th session pushed total income to \$318,245,700 for 2,819 yearlings."
World,"World News Baghdad, Sep 26 : An American soldier has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing a soldier of the Iraqi National Guard, Xinhua reported Sunday quoting US military sources."
World,LONDON: British police said they had arrested four men under anti-terrorism legislation as the suspects tried to buy explosives for a dirty bomb.
World,"A rocket has landed in a busy street in central Baghdad, killing at least one person and wounding several others, witnesses said. A loud boom echoed across the city as the rocket struck "
World," quot;Resuming uranium enrichment is not in our agenda. We are still committed to the suspension, quot; Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza."
Sports,The Columbus Crew extended their unbeaten streak to an MLS record 14 games in a season with a 1-0 win over visiting DC United last night.
Business, A European Union court is set to rule this week on a  #36;120 billion deal MCI WorldCom made during the height of the go go years that still resonates today.
Business," After spending three years and  #36;2 million, Eric Meyer has got the go ahead from a gaggle of lawyers, regulators and    crucially    four different Sharia scholars to market the first hedge fund for Islamic investors."
Business," What the U.S. Federal Reserve is  taking away from the economy via higher interest rates, the  U.S. Treasury bond market may be giving back    at least  partially."
Business, A European Union court is set to rule  this week on a  $120 billion deal MCI WorldCom made during the  height of the go go years that still resonates today.
Business," KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - After spending three years and \$2  million, Eric Meyer has got the go-ahead from a gaggle of  lawyers, regulators and -- crucially -- four different Sharia  scholars to market the first hedge fund for Islamic investors."
Business," Thoroughbred race horses are riding  high as purse money grows along with television audiences for  the sport made even more popular by Hollywood movies such as  ""Seabiscuit."""
Business,The head of the International Monetary Fund says the world economy is at its strongest point for five years.
World,"Kofi Annan built a reputation as the world's most trusted diplomat, but the oil-for-food scandal has riled U.S. critics. Is his job in jeopardy?"
Business,"Troubled airline US Airways asks a court to impose wage cuts of up to 23, warning it may go into liquidation."
Business,"THE peak summer travel season traditionally gives the US airlines a revenue lift, but this year struggling carriers will be glad to see the back of the third quarter."
Sports," quot;We knew it would be a fight and so it was, quot; said team chief Jean Todt.  quot;Both our drivers faced difficult tasks. All our chances of victory rested on Rubens, given the start positions, while Michael faced "
Sports,"For four years, the Florida State Seminoles have attempted to groom Chris Rix into a Heisman candidate, national championshipcaliber quarterback."
Sports,  Florida State quarterback Chris Rix left Saturday #39;s game against Clemson late in the first quarter with an injured right ankle.
Sci/Tech," Television junkies of the world, get  ready for ""Friends,"" ""Big Brother"" and ""The Simpsons"" to phone  home."
World," A lonely pensioner who turned to Italy's classified pages to find someone willing to ""adopt"" him as a grandfather is finally heading to his new home and family in northern Italy this weekend."
World," West Darfur's governor on Sunday linked an alleged coup attempt against the national government to a rebellion in western Sudan, saying the same group was behind both insurrections."
World," YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Reuters) - Signs that North Korea  is preparing to test a ballistic missile are of great concern,  a U.S. commander said on Sunday, adding that the North could be  on the verge of big missile technology breakthroughs."
World," Nigerian rebels fighting government  troops in the southern Port Harcourt area are poised to launch  an uprising across the entire oil producing delta region to  force political reforms or gain sovereignty, a rebel leader  said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Scientists meet  this week to decide if Montserrat's Soufrire Hills Volcano still poses a major threat to the island's inhabitants.
Business,"A growing steroid scandal has entangled the sport's biggest star, and now Washington wants reform"
World," A car bomb killed a leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Damascus on Sunday, and Israeli security officials acknowledged that the Jewish state was involved.    Police at the scene were seen retrieving pieces of the body of Izz Eldine Subhi Sheik Khalil..."
World," About 800 friends and family members gathered Saturday to remember Jack Hensley, who was executed by terrorists in Iraq after his Sept..."
World," About 800 friends and family members gathered Saturday to remember Jack Hensley, who was executed by terrorists in Iraq after his Sept..."
World," In another harrowing trip to the Bay Area, Matt Leinart passed for 308 yards and LenDale White scored on a 2 yard run with 6:15 left, capping USC's comeback from an 11 point deficit for a 31 28 victory over Stanford on Saturday night..."
World, A car bomb killed a leader of the Hamas militant group in Damascus on Sunday and Israel claimed responsibility.    Police at the scene were seen retrieving pieces of the body of Izz Eldine Subhi Sheik Khalil...
Business," quot;And that #39;s the way it is, quot; Walter Cronkite, the venerable anchorman of CBS News, used to say. Here #39;s the way it is now: Americans don #39;t take the news on trust."
Sports,Tim Henman overcame a slow start to edge ahead of Jurgen Melzer in Great Britain #39;s Davis Cup tie with Austria. Henman needed to win to keep the world group play-off alive after Great Britain #39;s earlier doubles 
Sports,WEST INDIES thrilling victory yesterday in the International Cricket Council Champions Trophy meant the world to the five million people of the Caribbean.
Sports,"Golf analysts and fans will be discussing - and dissing - the US team #39;s flop for some time. Europe handed the US its worst defeat ever, 18 1/2 to 9 1/2, at Oakland Hills Country Club."
Sports," ALICANTE, Spain (Reuters) - Teenager Rafael Nadal sent  Spain through to the Davis Cup final against the United States  with a scintillating 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over France's Arnaud  Clement on Sunday."
Sports,"The Cubs suffered a stunning loss yesterday, and their closest rival in the wild-card race took advantage of the situation, the Giants beating Los Angeles to close within a half-game of Chicago and 1 1/2 games of the West-leading Dodgers."
Sports,"With a 9:15 p.m. curfew imposed because of Hurricane Jeanne, Tampa Bay beat Toronto with 39 minutes to spare. Hoping to beat the storm, the Blue Jays were scheduled to leave Florida on a charter flight immediately after the loss. Today's series finale was canceled because of the hurricane, which was expected to hit Florida's east coast late yesterday or ..."
Sports,"Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer, and the host Anaheim Angels beat Oakland, 5-3, yesterday to move back within two games of the AL West-leading A's. Jermaine Dye hit a two-run shot for the A's, who won the series opener Friday night."
Sports,"As much as the Red Sox relished thumping the Yankees, they took special satisfaction from the outings of two key pitchers who recently have struggled, Keith Foulke and Tim Wakefield ."
Sports,"For all the fanfare regarding the Red Sox MVP candidates -- Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, and he-who-can-no-longer-be-overlooked, Johnny Damon -- the man in the Bronx has a pretty compelling case."
Sports,"No, the pinstriped visitors didn't find pipes and slippers at their lockers when they arrived at Fenway Park yesterday afternoon. But the Bronx Daddies, as they were newly anointed by Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez Friday night, expressed surprise, amusement, and a certain amount of skepticism in the aftermath of Martinez's white-flag summation of his relationship to his biggest tormentors."
Sports,"For almost six months, he was just harmless, never-say-bunt Tito. A player's boss in the tradition of Pete Carroll, Terry Francona told us he loved his guys and he took blame for anything they did wrong. He drove some fans crazy with game strategy and pitcher deployment (the usual stuff), but most of Red Sox Nation viewed him as a ..."
Sports,"ARIZONA at ATLANTA Time: 1 p.m. Line: Falcons by 10. Records: Cardinals 0-2, Falcons 2-0. Vs. spread: Cardinals 1-1, Falcons 1-1. Series: Cardinals lead, 13-8. Comments: Raise your hand if you thought the Falcons would be undefeated. If rookie coach Jim Mora Jr.'s troops win today, they'll be 3-0 for the first time since 1986 . . . The storyline ..."
Sports,The Columbus Crew extended their unbeaten streak to an MLS record 14 games in a season with a 1-0 win over visiting D.C. United last night. First-place Columbus (11-5-10) clinched at least a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference and maintained its four-point lead over the MetroStars.
Sports,"HANOVER, N.H. -- The domination continues. The University of New Hampshire, ranked No. 15, won its fifth straight Granite Bowl over Dartmouth yesterday, pummeling the Big Green, 45-24."
Sports,"Josh Cummings kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime and host Pittsburgh needed 21 points in the fourth quarter yesterday to beat Division 1-AA Furman, 41-38."
Sports,  Braylon Edwards caught six passes for 150 yards and a touchdown and No. 18 Michigan turned four turnovers into 27 points in a 30 17 win over Iowa yesterday.
Sports,"  Marty Johnson tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns and No. 14 Utah held off Air Force, 49 35, yesterday, giving the Utes their best start in 10 years."
Sports,Brown University coach Phil Estes was feeling uncomfortable yesterday despite his team's 21-point lead over Harvard in their Ivy League opener.
Sports,"  Jamar Williams intercepted two passes and Jordan Hill recovered two fumbles in 22d ranked Arizona State's 27 14 victory over Oregon State last night, the Pac 10 opener for both teams. The Sun Devils' Emmanuel Franklin saved an Oregon State touchdown by knocking the ball loose from Oregon State's Joe Newton, then recovering the ball for a touchback    a ..."
Sports,"  They're talented but inexperienced, so flawless play is a bit much to expect of the University of Massachusetts Minutemen at this stage of the season."
Sports,"  Matt Leinart passed for 308 yards and LenDale White scored on a 2 yard run with 6:15 left, capping top ranked Southern California's comeback from an 11 point deficit for a 31 28 victory over Stanford last night."
Sports,"  Texas running back Cedric Benson created a mini controversy when he gave a refreshingly honest answer to the question,  quot;If you could only have one, the Heisman or a win over Oklahoma, which would you choose? quot;"
Sports,"TOWSON, Md. -- With just under 15 seconds left in the first half and Northeastern leading Towson by a touchdown, Huskies quarterback Shawn Brady had one message for his coach."
Sports,It will hurt more next year if it happens because it will be a league game. But there was no disguising the frustration and anger in the Boston College locker room following yesterday's 17-14 loss to Wake Forest.
Sports,  Marques Hagans had 283 total yards with two touchdown runs and a TD pass to lead No. 12 Virginia to a 31 10 victory over Syracuse yesterday.
Sports,  Wyatt Sexton became an instant hit with Florida State fans and left coach Bobby Bowden with a decision.
Sports,"  Erik Ainge threw three touchdown passes and Cedric Houston ran for 160 yards and two more scores, leading No. 11 Tennessee to a 42 17 win over Louisiana Tech last night."
Sports,  Alley Broussard ran for a career high three touchdowns in the first 17 minutes and No. 13 Louisiana State held Mississippi State to seven first downs and 130 yards in a 51 0 blowout yesterday.
Sports,"There was no escaping the sense of deja vu. For the second year in a row, Boston College suffered its first loss of the season against the same Atlantic Coast Conference opponent in almost the same way: on a long touchdown pass in the waning moments."
Sports,"CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Eric Shelton ran for three touchdowns and No. 24 Louisville earned its second shutout of the season with a 34-0 victory over North Carolina yesterday."
Sports,"Marvin Burroughs and Terry Butler each scored touchdowns and Villanova held off a late Penn rally last night to defeat the Quakers, 16-13, in Philadelphia."
Sports,  Rasheed Marshall threw two touchdown passes to Chris Henry to lead No. 6 West Virginia to a 45 10 victory over Division 1 AA James Madison yesterday.
Sports,"Vijay Singh is making it look easy by winning tournament after tournament, and millions upon millions of dollars, while chasing Tiger Woods's record for earnings in a season."
Sports,"In its quest to relive last fall's championship season, St. Mary's defeated Cathedral, 34-14, yesterday to stay unbeaten in the Catholic Central Small at 3-0. The Cathedral defense, which was led by Mackenzie Lane (10 tackles, three quarterback rushes), made an early stand, sending St. Mary's to the sideline after a quick three and out."
Sports,"Three weeks into the season and the BC High soccer team remains unbeaten. Junior forward Colin Stanton scored the winning goal yesterday on a pass from sophomore Jay DeLuca as host BC High edged Xaverian, 2-1. The Eagles improved to 3-0-2."
Sports,"Xaverian coach Charlie Stevenson approached yesterday's game against No. 3 Brockton as a sort of litmus test for his team.  quot;This was really a measuring game for us, quot; he said after a 35-21 victory for his No. 6 Hawks.  quot;As a team, we weren't really sure where we were at after the first two games. quot;"
Sports,"DANVERS -- On an almost perfect day, on an almost perfect campus, Chris Zardas and the St. John's Prep Eagles played an almost perfect game. Zardas rushed for 188 yards on 10 carries as the host Prep took a 28-0 win over Barnstable."
Sports,"Using a three-stop strategy, Ferraris Brazilian number two won the Chinese Grand Prix while Fernando Alonso finished fourth."
Sci/Tech,"Since Microsoft won the browser wars in the late 1990s, its Internet Explorer software has been the way most people surf the Web. But with some slick new challengers on the scene, that may be about to change."
Sports,Rudi Voeller offered to resign as coach of first division club AS Roma after just 26 days in charge following a 3-1 defeat by nine-man Bologna on Saturday.
Sports, Ryan Drese attempts win No. 15 this afternoon when the Texas Rangers conclude their three game set with the Seattle Mariners at Ameriquest Field.
World,"With North Korea #39;s nuclear threat flaring up this week, Senator John Kerry vowed in Philadelphia on Friday to get the talks about the country #39;s weapons program  quot;back on track quot; if elected president."
World,"Islamabad - Pakistan has assured India Pakistani forces will not seize a disputed glacier high in the Himalayas if Indian troops were to withdraw from it, a Pakistani newspaper said on Sunday."
Business,"Expatriate New Zealander Stephen Richards, formerly global head of sales at Computer Associates in the US, has been indicted on charges of securities fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice, along with former CA chief executive Sanjay Kumar."
World,"A car explosion in Damascus killed a Hamas militant and injured three others Sunday morning, the official SANA news agency confirmed."
World,"He doesn #39;t know, or care, what it will cost, how big it will be or even where it will be located. All he wants to do right now is move his wife and five young boys to a new life."
World,"A Frenchman working for Thales SA, Europe #39;s biggest maker of military electronics, was shot dead while driving home at night in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah."
World," Japanese negotiators told North Korea they had  quot;serious concern quot; about its missile program in talks that extended for a second day in Beijing, a Japanese diplomat said."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair stood firm as his Labour Party #39;s annual convention began, saying he hasn #39;t considered resigning over the war in Iraq, and trying to focus attention on domestic issues."
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai, frontrunner in next month #39;s landmark election, traveled north on Sunday to inaugurate a road project, his first domestic "
World, House Republican leaders introduced legislation Friday that grafts broadened police powers onto a plan to reform the nation's intelligence gathering agencies.
World," KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A senior commander from  Afghanistan's Taliban militia previously held at a U.S. base in  Guantanamo Bay was killed by Afghan forces in the central  province of Uruzgan, a senior official said on Sunday."
World,Gold medals in equestrian and archery give Britain the perfect start on day nine.
World,"Iraq war blogs are as varied as the soldiers who write them. Some sites feature practical news, war pictures and advice..."
World," Dogged by opposition to the Iraq war, Prime Minister Tony Blair tried to focus attention on domestic issues as the governing Labour Party's annual convention opened Sunday and insisted he hadn't considered resigning earlier this year.   ""I'm not the wobbling sort,"" Blair, a staunch U.S..."
Sports, The New York Yankees try to move one step closer to a division title when they conclude their critical series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
World,"A Hamas leader was killed Sunday when a car exploded in Damascus, Syria, an official of the Palestinian militant group told CNN. It was not clear whether the explosion that killed Izz al-Din al-Sheikh "
World,Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf Sunday termed his New York summit meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a  quot;gain for peace quot;.
World,"A sudden flood surge on a river in China swept an overcrowded bus full of young students and farmers into a river, killing three people and leaving 41 missing, state media said on Sunday."
Business,Got a traffic ticket? Can't beat 'em? Join 'em by investing in the company that processes those tickets.
Sci/Tech,It has emerged that Sonys new portable handheld gaming device - the PSP will also support MP3 formatted tracks alongside Sonys properitory format ATRAC.
World,The Palestinian militant group Hamas has threatened revenge for the killing of a Hamas operative in Damascus. Hamas accuses Israel of the assassination.
Sports,Tim Henman finally found form to drag Britain level at 2-2 in their Davis Cup World Group playoff in Austria on Sunday with just one singles match at Portschach remaining.
World,"Britain #39;s involvement in Iraq is likely to overshadow the annual conference of Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s Labor Party, despite the British leader #39;s efforts to shift the focus to domestic issues."
World,"A senior Taliban military leader has been killed in southern Uruzgan province, Afghan top security official confirmed Sunday.  quot;Mullah Abdul Ghafar along with his two colleagues "
Sci/Tech," German luxury carmaker BMW unveiled the world's fastest hydrogen powered car at the Paris auto show on Wednesday, dubbed the H2R, capable of exceeding 300 kilometers (185 miles) per hour."
Sci/Tech," Since Microsoft won the browser wars in the late 1990s, its Internet Explorer software has been the way most people surf the Web. But with some slick new challengers on the scene, that may be about to change."
Sci/Tech," Eight conservation groups are fighting the U.S. government over a plan to poison thousands of prairie dogs in the grasslands of South Dakota, saying wildlife should not take a backseat to ranching interests."
World, A senior Sudanese official charged on Sunday that a rebel group with which Khartoum is negotiating to bring peace to the troubled Darfur region was linked to an alleged coup plot uncovered last week.
World,The boy named by Beijing as the 11th Panchen Lama praises the Communist Party in his first interview.
Business,"Coles Myer chief John Fletcher says the retail giant has only just begun to  quot;scratch the surface quot; of the potential loyalty incentives it can offer its massive customer base, hinting that "
Sports," Serena Williams erased a match point in the second set and came all the way back to beat U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 4 6, 7 5, 6 4 Sunday at the China Open for her first title in six months."
Sports,"times Formula One champion spun out in qualifying on Saturday, putting him at the back of the grid. On Sunday, a combination of another spin and a blown tyre left him with a forgettable 12th place showing."
Sports,Australia #39;s Todd Woodbridge #39;s straight sets win over Moroccan Mehdi Ziadi in Davis Cup gave Australia a 4-1 victory and ensures a place in next year #39;s world group.
World,Police have been given more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences following a newspaper tip-off. The newspaper claims to have uncovered a plot to buy radioactive material for a dirty bomb.
World,"Francoise Sagan, the rebellious French writer who won world fame as a teenager with Bonjour Tristesse, her 1954 bestseller about infidelity among the idle rich, has died of heart and lung failure at 69."
Business,UnanimousCoward writes  quot;A spokesperson has responded to the  #39;censorship #39; questions in this article:  #39; quot;Google has decided that in order to create the best possible search experience for our mainland China users we will not include sites whose content is 
World,AUSTRALIA #39;S involvement in Iraq and terrorism strikes in Southeast Asia have made defence and national security potentially decisive issues for voters as polling day nears.
Sports,The US swept into the Davis Cup final for the first time in seven years when Bob and Mike Bryan crushed Max Mirnyi and Vladimir Voltchkov of Belarus to give the host an unassailable 3-0 lead in the semi-final.
Sports,"Ian Bradshaw, left, and Courtney Browne celebrate their matchwinning 71-run ninth-wicket stand. Photo: Reuters. Brian Lara #39;s West Indies held their nerve in near darkness to beat England by "
Sports, The Dodgers will try to win their three game series against arch rival San Francisco and increase their narrow 1 1/2 contest lead in the standings today at SBC Park.
Sports, #39;Ol #39; Blue Eyes #39; provided an emotional musical tribute to  #39;Old Big  #39;Ead #39; as Nottingham Forest celebrated the remarkable life of Brian Clough ahead of today #39;s game with West Ham.
World,"Description: NPR #39;s Jennifer Ludden talks with Colin Brown, deputy political editor of Britain #39;s newspaper The Independent, about the upcoming Labour Party Conference in Brighton."
Sports,"Arsenal has retained its two-point lead at the top of the English Premier League on a day when, of the 16 teams in action, only Liverpool and Newcastle United scored more than once."
Sports,"Substitute striker Marlon King scored in the final seconds to give second division Nottingham Forest a 2-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday, as fans and players paid tribute to late Forest manager Brian Clough."
Sports,The Steelers and Miami Dolphins are in a tough spot. So is the National Football League. Today #39;s scheduled game at Pro Player Stadium was rescheduled tonight at 8:30 pm because of the expected arrival of Hurricane Jeanne.
World,"  North Korea is likely improving its missile technology, and recent signs that it may be preparing to test a ballistic missile are troubling, a top US military official said Sunday."
World,"Surrounded by the devastation of a storm that killed hundreds of their countrymen, Haitians took time to groom themselves for church Sunday, braiding little girls #39; hair and polishing shoes."
World,"Two aircraft are flying out from the UK on Sunday to deliver vital aid and supplies to Haiti, which has been devastated by tropical storm Jeanne."
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt beat Morocco #39;s Mehdi Tahiri in straight sets to become Australia #39;s most successful singles player in 104 years of Davis Cup tennis, passing the mark of 24 wins he shared with Adrian Quist."
Sports,"Every win satisfies him, but Notre Dame #39;s 38-3 thrashing of Washington on Saturday carried special significance. For the first time in six tries as a head coach, he defeated the Huskies."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Sept. 26, 2004 - Suicide attackers exploded a pair of car bombs outside an Iraqi National Guard compound west of the capital Sunday, wounding American and Iraqi forces, and the US military "
Sci/Tech," Organic farming sounds simple  #151; no chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or genetically engineered plants. But succeeding at it can be complicated. A recent wave of research at universities around the country seeks to take some of the guesswork and financial uncertainty out of the practice."
World," A bomb alert prompted a Greek Olympic passenger airliner to make an emergency landing at London's Stansted Airport on Sunday, an airport spokesman said."
World," A bomb alert prompted a Greek Olympic  passenger airliner to make an emergency landing at London's  Stansted Airport on Sunday, an airport spokesman said."
World," U.S. aircraft blasted the rebel  stronghold of Falluja for a third time in 24 hours in a  concerted effort to hit militants loyal to guerrilla chief Abu  Musab al Zarqawi, Washington's number one enemy in Iraq."
World,Swiss voters appear to have rejected proposals to relax the country's strict  naturalisation laws.
World,"Germany's drive for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council threatens EU unity, Italy's foreign minister says."
Sci/Tech,"As the largest feature of its kind in the solar system, the martian canyon, Valles Marineris, stretches an equivalent terrestrial distance from New York to Los Angeles. But getting a robotic explorer down into the canyon floor challenges even the most intrepid of navigators."
World," Suicide attackers exploded a pair of car bombs outside an Iraqi National Guard compound west of the capital Sunday, wounding American and Iraqi forces, and the U.S. military announced the arrest of a senior Iraqi commander for alleged ties to the insurgency..."
World,"CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy - Pope John Paul II denounced the ""imbalance"" between the world's rich and poor Sunday and applauded efforts to eliminate hunger, like the recent U.N. initiative to increase funds for development..."
World," Voters in Switzerland   where more than one in five is a foreigner   rejected proposals to liberalize tough rules on citizenship in a national referendum Sunday.    In an outcome revealing the deep divide between the country's French  and more conservative German speaking regions, two government backed plans failed to win support in a majority of the Alpine country's 26 cantons, or states, official results showed by early afternoon..."
World," Serena Williams erased a match point in the second set and came all the way back to beat U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 4 6, 7 5, 6 4 Sunday at the China Open for her first title in six months..."
Sci/Tech,"Beyond the tired cliches and sperm-and-egg basics taught in grade school science class, researchers are discovering that men and women are even more different than anyone realized."
Business,"More than 1 million households and businesses across Florida Power  amp; Light Co. #39;s area don #39;t have electricity because of Hurricane Jeanne, FPL said Sunday morning."
Sci/Tech,"Emissions of sulfur dioxide, which causes acid rain, rose 4 percent in 2003, but probably will not compromise long-term air quality goals, the government reported Wednesday."
World,"PLEAS for the life of the lone British hostage in Iraq, Ken Bigley, redoubled last night as American troops continued their assault on the  quot;Sunni triangle quot; and on the quarters of Baghdad where the hostage-takers have their strongholds."
World,"Police say they are holding four men under anti-terrorism legislation after a tip-off from a newspaper, which said the suspects tried to buy explosives for a dirty bomb."
World,"AFTER surviving nearly a decade of savage, seemingly interminable warfare in Chechnya without seeing any of her four children come to harm, Khalimat Saidullayeva thought the worst was over."
World,JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has ordered the army to step up its war on Palestinian militants before a planned withdrawal from Gaza Strip.
Business, One of the great names in  California quality wines wants to sell off the vineyards that  made it famous and devote itself to producing the mass produced  wines it once mocked.
Business,If youve got better things to do than pour over the finer points of your stock portfolio and you dont care to study the performance records and investing styles of mutual 
Sports,"He talks about playing cricket in India with passion. In the same vein, he also speaks about India #39;s cricket fans. That #39;s because the spectators, who wait in the aisles, at the doorsteps of stadiums, to catch "
World,"A bomb alert prompted a Greek Olympic passenger airliner to make an emergency landing at London #39;s Stansted Airport on Sunday, an airport spokesman said."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello clinched second place in Formula One on Sunday when he won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix by edging Jenson Button by about a second.
Sports,  Peyton Manning and Brett Favre duel for the second and perhaps last time Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts stage their home opener against the Green Bay Packers in an interconference matchup.
World,"GAZA, Gaza Strip - The Palestinian militant group Hamas threatened today to target Israelis abroad after blaming Israel for the killing of a Hamas official in Syria."
World,"An Olympic Airlines flight from Athens to New York was diverted Sunday to London  quot;on a full emergency, quot; a spokeswoman for London #39;s Stansted Airport said."
World,"It was the second such killing this month by suspected al-Qaeda militants, who are trying to drive Westerners out and destabilise the global oil superpower."
World,"Police in London have arrested four men and foiled a terror plot after a tip off from a London tabloid newspaper. The information to police was supplied by the News of the World, the Sunday tabloid which is Britain #39;s largest-selling newspaper."
World,"26 September 2004-- Iran says it is not planning to negotiate with the United States over its nuclear program, choosing instead to invite Europe to the discussion table."
World,"MARK Latham attacked yesterday #39;s Coalition policy launch as a  quot;willy-nilly quot; spending spree aimed at buying votes, which would drive up interest rates."
World,Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian woman has overcome 17 scorpion stings to set a new world record by spending 36 days in a glass cage with 6 069 of the poisonous arachnids.
Business,COLES Myer chief executive John Fletcher wants to expand the retail giant #39;s customer offering to include financial planning services.
Business," Americans are woefully ignorant about credit scores, a consumer group found, even though these measures of credit risk affect everything from the interest people pay on mortgages to whether they qualify for insurance."
Sci/Tech,"If Congress doesn #39;t pass the Federal Paper Ballot Emergency Act, and soon, John Kenney might die. Washington, DC - Scripps Howard Foundation Wire - Kenney, 44, is on a hunger strike seeking "
Sports,off a championship point before claiming a gritty 4-6 7-5 6-4 victory over Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final of the China Open on Sunday.
Sports,England will go into their winter break with Marcus Trescothick predicting their one-day line-up can bounce back from the heartbreak of their ICC Champions Trophy final defeat.
Sports,DETROIT (Ticker) -- Terrell Owens enjoyed the finest moment of his career with Steve Mariucci as his coach. He also endured one of his most bizarre moments under Mariucci.
Business,"Shares of the newly restructured Air Canada are set to take off after the airline emerges from creditor protection this week with an improved balance sheet, lower operating costs and an eye on the international market after 18 months under court "
Sci/Tech,"Not even an incoming storm can keep NASA #39;s accountants from doing their job, thanks to the space agency #39;s financial management system."
Sports,"It was the US Open all over again Saturday at the WTA stop in Beijing: Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova working their way toward the final, and Russian Vera Zvonareva breaking down in tears during her match."
Sports,"Roberto Heras of Spain won his second straight Spanish Vuelta, one of cycling #39;s top races. Heras, who also captured this event in 2000, finished fourth in Sunday #39;s final leg, an 18-mile time trial in Madrid."
World,NICOSIA MENL -- Iran has claimed the successful test of an unidentified strategic missile believed to be the Shihab-3. Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said the missile was fired during the Ashura-5 exercise in mid-September.
World,"Australian Prime Minister John Howard has launched his campaign for next month #39;s election, promising to keep Australian troops in Iraq as long as necessary and to increase government spending on education."
World,President Vladimir Putin has taken advantage of the political climate following the tragic school hostage taking in Beslan earlier this month to accelerate his longstanding political course toward increased authoritarianism.
Business,"The world premiere of the Mercedes Sports Tourer models is the latest step in a lengthy process that has transformed the German car maker from a producer of selective luxury models, to one which competes in all market segments."
Sports,Spain #39;s Roberto Heras of the Liberty Seguros team won the Tour of Spain for a record-equaling third time when he held off second-placed Santiago Perez in the final stage.
World,A bomb threat forced a passenger plane to divert to a London airport under military escort for an emergency landing today. The Olympic Airways flight 
World,"CHILE #39;S Supreme Court today lifted the immunity from prosecution of former dictator Augusto Pinochet, who faces criminal charges over the disappearance of political opponents during Operation Condor."
Sports,"RUBENS Barrichello celebrated his second victory in a row yesterday, winning the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai as Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher languished in 12th after starting from the pit."
Sports,Roma have begun their search for a new coach following the shock resignation of Rudi Voller. Voller quit after Saturday #39;s 3-1 defeat away to Bologna which left the ailing Serie A club languishing in mid-table with just four points from a possible 12.
Sports,Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game to prime time today. The teams and the league agreed to move the starting time from 1 
Sports,"WHY THE RAIDERS SHOULD WIN: In a game that is expected to be a defensive struggle, the Raiders have had better statistical success and bring more heat on the passer."
World,An Israeli television station has reported that Israel was behind the car bombing that killed a senior member of the Hamas group in Damascus this morning.
World,"RIYADH, Sept 26 (AFP) - A Frenchman who was shot dead in the port city of Jeddah early Sunday is the latest victim in a series of militant attacks in Saudi Arabia."
Business," The first U.S. presidential debate this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over U.S. stocks, and equity strategists, and traders say the decreased uncertainty could draw buyers back to the market."
World,The killing of a Palestinian resistance activist in Syria on Sunday bears all the hallmarks of an Israeli hit. Tel Aviv has yet to claim responsibility for the assassination of Izz 
Sci/Tech,"Lufthansa had to cancel about 60 European flights, and its services around the world were delayed following a computer fault in its check-in system on Thursday, the German airline said."
World,"Pakistan #39;s President has hailed his first face-to-face meeting with India #39;s Prime Minister, saying it will help normalize Indo-Pakistani relations."
Sci/Tech," The third hurricane to hit NASA's spaceport in just over a month blew out more panels and left more gaping holes in the massive shuttle assembly building, but overall damage was not as severe as feared, a space agency official said Sunday."
World, Some things to look for in the upcoming presidential debates between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry:
World, A bomb killed a Hamas official in  Damascus on Sunday when it tore through his car. Israel's  Channel Two television said Israel was behind the death and the  Palestinian militant group vowed revenge.
World, Turkey cleared a hurdle on its long path  toward European Union membership on Sunday when its parliament  approved a new penal code which will boost women's rights and  punish police more severely for torture.
World," GENEINA, Sudan (Reuters) - A senior Sudanese official  charged Sunday that a rebel group with which Khartoum is  negotiating to bring peace to the troubled Darfur region was  linked to an alleged coup plot uncovered last week."
World,Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala detain 15 people over attacks on nuns and priests.
World,"U.S. troops fought a gunbattle with insurgents along a busy street in Baghdad on Monday, while five U.S. troops were reported killed in separate clashes in a volatile western province as insurgents stepped up attacks ahead of next month's elections."
World,"The National Hurricane Center said that Jeanne was slightly calmer, but still packing a wallop for storm-weary Floridians."
World,The introduction of children to the genre was probably inevitable. But the networks seem to understand that they are in dicey ethical territory.
World," Hurricane Jeanne blasted ashore in Florida with drenching rains and 120 mph wind, tearing off rooftops, hurling debris through the air and sending huge waves crashing into buildings Sunday as it hit the same area battered by Frances three weeks ago..."
World,"ANKARA, Turkey - A special session of parliament approved legal reforms Sunday aimed at opening the way for Turkey to begin membership talks with the European Union after the governing party dropped a proposal to criminalize adultery, a plan that had upset EU leaders.    The vote came before an Oct..."
World," A bomb threat that mentioned Iraq forced a New York bound Greek airliner to make an emergency landing Sunday at London's Stansted Airport escorted by military jets, authorities said.    An airport spokeswoman said an Athens newspaper had received a phone call saying there was a bomb on board the Olympic Airlines plane..."
World,"KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Actor Martin Sheen did some real-life politicking for a congressional candidate who used to work on his television series ""The West Wing.""   Sheen, who portrays fictional president Josiah Bartlett on the series, attended private fund-raisers Saturday in Charlotte and Richmond County for 8th District congressional candidate Beth Troutman, who worked four years in Los Angeles as assistant to the executive producer of ""The West Wing."" He finished the day at a party at the Raleigh home of former Ambassador Jeanette Hyde..."
World,Parliament voted overwhelmingly Sunday to approve penal code reforms aimed at boosting Turkey's chances of starting membership talks with the European Union.
Business,SEC gives global conglomerate a slap on the wrist for staying mum on CEO #39;s retirement package. WASHINGTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Industrial giant General Electric got a slap on the wrist from the Securities and 
Sports," Roberto Heras of Spain won his second straight Spanish Vuelta, one of cycling's top races."
Sports,"Say what you like about the West Indies cricketers, but they know how to celebrate a triumph. One of world cricket #39;s most famous and colourful sides, the West Indies awakened from their lengthy "
Sports," Japan's Yoko Shibui overcame a run in with an official to win the Berlin Marathon on Sunday in a race record 2 hours, 19 minutes, 41 seconds, the fourth best time for a woman at the distance."
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq : US airstrikes on rebel-held Fallujah left 15 dead while an insurgent attack in another troubled Sunni Arab town killed 10 more, as Britain and Egypt stepped up efforts to secure the release of hostages in Iraq."
Sports, Sweden's Henrik Stenson ended a  three year barren spell with a four stroke victory in The  Heritage on Sunday to take his second European Tour title.
World,"BRITISH military jets today escorted an Olympic Airlines aircraft en route from Athens to New York to Stansted airport near London after a bomb alert, defence ministry and airline officials said."
World,"Talks aimed at resolving a dispute over Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago ended Sunday with no progress, Japanese officials said."
World,"AN election plan to overhaul vocational education and provide families with extra relief has been unveiled by John Howard, in a \$6 billion bid to head off Mark Latham #39;s tax, family and schools program."
Business,Coles Myer chief executive officer John Fletcher won #39;t confirm a report that his company is considering an alliance with the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group.
Sci/Tech,"BERLIN : German flag carrier Lufthansa plans to boost by 50 percent its flights to China by 2007, company chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber said."
World,"A bomb threat has prompted a Greek Olympic Airlines passenger plane to make an emergency landing, escorted by British Tornado jets, at Stansted Airport."
World,The divisions rending Australia in the general election campaign hardened yesterday as Prime Minister John Howard slipped out through a rear entrance to avoid hundreds of chanting protesters picketing Brisbane #39;s City Hall.
Business," Despite record federal deficits, the  Bush administration has benefited from historically low  interest payments, but as rates continue to rise, the era of  cheap debt service may be over."
Business, Emerging debt spreads are likely to  trade in ranges early in the week ahead of Venezuela's bond  sale results and the IMF meeting late in the week.
Business,"NEW YORK Sept. 26, 2004 - When nervous consumers hold on to their money, Wall Street gets nervous about profits. So the question investors hope will be answered in the coming week is, just how nervous are consumers these days?"
Sports,seeded American rallied from one set down to defeat US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova to capture the inaugural China Open.
Sports,"In the rubber game of a three-game set, Brown will make his first start since September 3, when he broke his left hand punching the clubhouse wall after leaving a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles."
Sports,"The Wolverines led the nation in interceptions and turnovers forced entering yesterday #39;s Big Ten opener against Iowa, and they didn #39;t do anything to hurt their ranking."
World,"A Greek plane has landed safely atStansted Airport, north of London, after a bomb alert forced it tomake a diversion, the BBC reports on Sunday."
World,Labour delegates have forced a debate and vote on Britain #39;s role in Iraq hours after Tony Blair said he would not apologise for the war.
World,Police may have killed a suspected top al Qaida operative today in a four-hour gun battle at a house in southern Pakistan that also led to the arrest of two other men.
World,US authorities in Iraq have arrested a man chosen to lead Iraq #39;s National Guard in one of the country #39;s most troubled and violent provinces.
World,"Britain will provide more debt relief for the world #39;s poorest countries and challenge other rich countries to do the same, Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government said Sunday."
World,"Rivaling Bush vs. Kerry for bitterness, doctors and trial lawyers are squaring off this fall in an unprecedented four-state struggle over limiting malpractice awards..."
Business,"Despite record federal deficits, the Bush administration has benefited from historically low interest payments, but as rates continue to rise, the era of cheap debt service may be over."
Business,"May I buy your beloved pet dog, just so I can take him around back and shoot him? That #39;s how the chief executive of PeopleSoft, Craig Conway, described Oracle #39;s hostile bid for his company "
Business,"Mark Headley, who manages the second-best-performing US mutual fund focused on Japan, is buying shares of financial-services companies in anticipation of higher industry profits as consumer lending and investment climb."
Sci/Tech,"Sony also plans to release some new flash-based players with both MP3 and Atrac playback as early as this year in Europe. As for North American customers, a Sony spokesperson would not committ to a time frame for MP3 support."
World,"Turkey #39;s parliament passed a revamped penal code that widens freedom of speech and stiffens punishment for torture, a step the European Commission said was needed to win membership talks with the European Union."
World,"Up to four fully-armed RAF fighter planes are likely to have escorted Olympic Airways flight 411 into Stansted today, with orders to shoot it from the skies if it threatened the capital."
World,A French technician who worked on Saudi naval contracts was shot and killed early Sunday in western Saudi Arabia in what his company said may have been a random shooting.
World,"Pakistan #39;s security agencies shot and killed a militant wanted for masterminding an assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf last year, intelligence officials said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"What rights will you give up in order to get some work?      We are guaranteed certain protections against the tyranny of the State, but what's to stop private companies from ignoring those protections, so long as they can require us to agree to forego them in order to receive employment?"
Business,chip stocks declined to the lowest level in more than a month on Thursday as crude oil prices touched  $49 a barrel and renewed concerns that high fuel costs will erode corporate profits.
Sports,Trouble-torn Real Madrid slumped to their second defeat in three Primera Liga games when they lost 2-1 to a classy Athletic Bilbao side on Saturday.
Sports,"Sebastien Bourdais and Bruno Junquiera spent much of the weekend together, eating and hanging out in the garage areas their Newman-Haas teams share."
World,MANAMA: Bahrain last night joined international efforts to secure the release of a British engineer held hostage in Iraq. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar urged the kidnappers to free Ken Bigley and other hostages soon.
World,"Paramilitary police killed a suspected top al-Qaida operative Sunday in a four-hour gunbattle at a house in southern Pakistan that also led to the arrest of two other men, the information minister said."
World,Stansted airport is the designated emergency landing ground for planes in British airspace hit by in-flight security alerts. Emergency services at Stansted have successfully dealt 
Sports,"A singles victory Sunday sent Spain into the December Davis Cup finals against the United States. Rafael Nadal beat French player Arnaud Clement 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 to clinch a berth in the finals for the Spanish team."
Sci/Tech,Forget a Global Positioning System or even a map. The Earth #39;s own original satellite is the most important guide for two hikers making the first known 
Sci/Tech," In a Sept. 23 product review, The Associated Press, using erroneous information provided by Logitech Inc., reported incorrect weights for two of the company #39;s new computer mice."
Sci/Tech, Forget a Global Positioning System or even a map. The Earth's own original satellite is the most important guide for two hikers making the first known continuous trek of the nation's western coastline.
World," Pakistan's security forces on Sunday shot dead a militant said to have plotted an attempt to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf and to have had a hand in the killing of a U.S. journalist, the information minister said."
World," A leading US senator said that the United States was locked in a  quot;quagmire quot; in Iraq, calling the war a diversion from the hunt for Al Qaeda boss Osama bin Laden after the September 11, 2001 attacks."
World, Syria accused Israel of terrorism  after a bomb    which Israeli security sources said Israel  planted    killed a Hamas official in Damascus on Sunday. Hamas  vowed to retaliate.
World,"CROWN POINT, Ind. - Foxie's cleverness is not doubted by local animal control officials after the collie warned them about smoke coming from an area that contained 10 dogs..."
World," Paramilitary police killed a suspected top al Qaida operative Sunday in a four hour gunbattle at a house in southern Pakistan that also led to the arrest of two other men, the information minister said.    Amjad Hussain Farooqi had been wanted for his alleged role in the kidnapping and beheading of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002 and two assassination attempts against President Gen..."
Business,"WASHINGTON Sept. 24, 2004 - Legislation extending three popular middle-class tax cuts for the rest of the decade sailed through Congress by lopsided votes in both the House and Senate, giving President Bush "
Sports," Orioles manager Lee Mazzilli offered an interesting solution to the team's concern about losing revenue if the Montreal Expos move to Washington. ""Switch leagues,"" he said Sunday, suggesting that Baltimore join the National League and that the Washington team move to the American League."
Sci/Tech,Forget a Global Positioning System or even a map. The Earth #39;s own original satellite is the most important guide for two hikers making the first known continuous trek of the nation #39;s western coastline.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft launched a promotion on Thursday to encourage customers of its business management software to upgrade to the latest version - even as Oracle continues its disruptive takeover bid, which threatens the company #39;s future."
Sports,"Following an  #39;eventful #39; inaugural Chinese Grand Prix, certainly as far as his team is concerned, Jean Todt sat down to answer a few questions, while company president Luca di Montezemolo disappeared to change out of his Champagne-soaked suit."
Sports,"Tim Cahill #39;s goal in the 80th minute lifted Everton to a 1-0 victory Sunday at Portsmouth, keeping the Toffies firmly in third place in England and only three points behind league-leading Arsenal."
Sports,"When Roy Jones Jr. showed up on Thursday for a press conference in the lobby of the Fed Ex Forum, the most noticeable thing about him - the thing that everybody in the arena commented onwas how small, even fragile, he looked."
Sports,"Cheryl Ford had 21 points and nine rebounds, and Deanna Nolan scored 18 points to lead the defending WNBA champion Detroit Shock past the New York Liberty 76-66 Sunday, evening their first-round WNBA playoff series at 1-1."
Sports, Henrik Stenson of Sweden shot a 6 under par 66 Sunday to win The Heritage by four strokes over Carlos Rodiles of Spain.
Sports, Tennessee Titans free safety Lance Schulters hurt his left foot Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was taken to the locker room. His return was questionable.
World,"PASKISTANI security forces today killed an al-Qaeda kingpin allegedly behind an assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf and charged over the murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl, a security official said."
Sports," Utah State indefinitely suspended basketball players Jason Williams and Marques Crane on Sunday for a violation of team rules, and coach Stew Morrill said the two may be dismissed from the team."
Business,Hurricane Jeanne has the potential to be the most expensive storm to hit the United States in a year of expensive storms. Risk Management Solutions 
Sci/Tech,THOSE who move away from the majority to tread a path of their own have always been termed mavericks. One category of people who today could qualify to be called mavericks are those using Web browsers other than Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer (IE).
World,"Al Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Palestinian Islamic resistance movement Hamas, vowed on Sunday to hit Israeli targets abroad after one of its leaders was assassinated in Damascus earlier in the day."
Business,"LONDON : The dollar came under renewed pressure from the euro and yen, even as minutes released by the US Federal Reserve from its August meeting hinted at a steady pace of US interest-rate tightening."
Business," The first presidential debate this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over US stocks, and equity strategists, and traders say the decreased uncertainty could draw buyers back to the "
Business,"FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Booster clubs for high school marching bands that have made it to the state finals have spent more than \$12 million the past four years for props, music and other necessities that help make the bands successful."
Sports,  Roberto Heras became only the second rider to claim three Tour of Spain titles when he held off a charging Santiago Perez in the final stage Sunday.
World,"A bomb threat prompted a Greek Olympic Airlines passenger plane to make an emergency landing, escorted by British Tornado jets, at London #39;s Stansted Airport on Sunday."
World,"(Kandahar, Afghanistan-AP) Sept. 26, 2004 - Afghan officials say an alleged senior Taliban commander and two fighters have been killed in a raid on a village home in southern Afghanistan."
World, The South American trade bloc Mercosur has made a new offer in a bid to advance stalled trade talks with the European Union and clinch a trans Atlantic free trade deal by an October deadline.
World," When President Bush and Sen. John Kerry open a series of debates on Thursday, voters will get their first chance to directly compare the White House candidates    and Kerry will get perhaps his last chance to convince Americans he is up to the job."
World, Iraq overshadowed the start  of Tony Blair's Labour Party conference on Sunday despite the  prime minister's efforts to turn attention to the domestic  agenda ahead of a general election expected next year.
Sports,Titans tight end Erron Kinney strained his left calf in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Kinney was hurt after Steve McNair threw an incomplete pass to the end zone for receiver Drew Bennett.
Sports,It happens to nearly every team in its quest for a national title. In happened to USC on Saturday when the Trojans had to come from behind to beat Stanford 31-28.
World," The Italian oil group Eni said on Sunday that it would continue operations in Nigeria, despite reported threats by a militant group, and denied that its helicopters had been used for military purposes."
World," Paramilitary police killed a suspected top al Qaida operative, wanted for alleged involvement in the kidnapping of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, during a four hour shootout Sunday at a southern Pakistan house, the information minister said. At least two other men were arrested..."
World," Al Leiter pitched two hit ball for six innings to earn his first win in six weeks, and the New York Mets put another dent in Chicago's playoff hopes Sunday with a 3 2 victory over the Cubs.    Chicago began the day a half game in front of San Francisco in the NL wild card race after losing 4 3 to the fourth place Mets in 11 innings Saturday..."
World,"Israel's claim to have killed a Hamas leader in the Syrian capital on Sunday marked an escalation in the Jewish state's war against the violent group, embarrassed Syrian leaders and turned up pressure on Damascus to expel Palestinian militants."
Sports," Al Leiter pitched two hit ball for six innings to earn his first win in six weeks, and the New York Mets put another dent in Chicago's playoff hopes Sunday with a 3 2 victory over the Cubs."
Sports," The Florida Marlins won't be repeating as World Series champions. Florida was eliminated from postseason contention Sunday, losing to the Atlanta Braves 6 3 as John Thomson held the Marlins to one run in seven innings."
World,"The waiting and wondering continued Sunday about the fate of British hostage, Kenneth Bigley, although one Muslim activist says he is still alive."
Sports, Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair bruised his sternum on a 2 point conversion late in the fourth quarter of Tennessee's 15 12 loss to Jacksonville.
Sports, San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Lloyd was inactive for Sunday's game at Seattle because of a strained groin.
Sports, First base umpire Ed Montague left Sunday's game between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers before the start of the fifth inning because of an elevated blood pressure.
Sports," CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. world number  two Andy Roddick coasted to victory over Belarus teenager  Alexander Skrypko in a dead reverse singles rubber in the Davis  Cup semi-finals on Sunday."
Sports,"These Baltimore Orioles have suddenly turned into heart-stoppers. After four breathtaking games against playoff contender Boston this week, the Orioles appeared "
Sports,"Victor Diaz grew up a Chicago Cubs fan, and on Saturday he beat his one-time favorite team. Diaz hit a game-tying three-run home run with two out in the ninth inning "
Business," Hurricane Jeanne, which roared across  Florida on Sunday, may have caused  $4 billion to  $8 billion in  insured damage, a risk management group said."
Business,Merrill Lynch banker testified Thursday that she #39;s kept a facsimile about an Enron deal for more than four years because she thought something was amiss.
Sports,"In his first start since breaking his non-pitching hand Sept. 3, Brown got just two outs Sunday. He allowed four runs and six hits and put the Yankees in a deep hole in their final regular-season game against Boston."
Sports,"Nashville, TN -- Fred Taylor scored on a one-yard run with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter to lift the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 15-12 victory over the Tennessee Titans at The Coliseum."
Sports,base umpire Ed Montague left Sunday #39;s game between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers before the start of the fifth inning because of an elevated blood pressure.
Sports,Mr Accuracy Henrik Stenson played some of the best golf of the season to run away with The Heritage at Woburn #39;s treacherous Duke #39;s Course.
Sports,Veteran Davis Cup player Todd Woodbridge says the introduction of synthetic grass courts has been a  quot;cancer quot; on Australian tennis.
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH -- Jamal Lewis ran for 184 yards on just 16 carries along with a touchdown as Baltimore defeated Cincinnati, 23-9, in an AFC Central showdown at Paul Brown Stadium."
Business," Hurricane Jeanne, which roared across Florida on Sunday, may have caused  #36;4 billion to  #36;8 billion in insured damage, a risk management group said."
Business," Despite record federal deficits, the Bush administration has benefited from historically low interest payments, but as rates continue to rise, the era of cheap debt service may be over."
Business, The vaunted political and financial  skills of Fannie Mae Chief Executive Franklin Raines may not be  enough to save him professionally after a scathing regulatory  report last week detailed pervasive accounting lapses at the  mortgage finance company.
Sci/Tech,A toolkit designed to exploit a recently-disclosed Microsoft JPEG vulnerability has been released onto the net. The toolkit (screen shot from AV firm F-Secure here) makes it trivially easy for maliciously-minded 
Sports,"Henrik Stenson of Sweden shot a 6-under-par 66 Sunday to win The Heritage by four strokes over Carlos Rodiles of Spain. Stenson, the overnight leader, birdied four successive holes beginning at the 14th to "
Sports,The West Indies are back. And I say this not because of their triumph on Saturday but I base it on the way they fought tooth and nail to pull off the incredible victory.
Sports,"They #39;ve allowed just 19 points in their 4-0 start, making up for the loss of star tailback Anthony Davis to an eye injury for the last 3 games."
Sports,_ Jamal Lewis ran for 186 yards as Baltimore dumped Cincinnati 23-to-9. He had a 75-yard touchdown sprint that clinched win win for the 2-and-1 Ravens.
Sci/Tech,"Code that exploits a weakness in the way many Microsoft applications process JPEG images has been published on the internet. Microsoft only discovered the security flaw, which could allow software viewing "
World,"AMSTERDAM, September 27 (Online): President Musharraf described his meeting with Indian Prime Minister very positive and constructive adding,  quot;it will go long way to resolve all outstanding issues including Kashmir quot;."
World,Police were tonight preparing to search a Greek airliner which was forced to divert to a London airport for an emergency landing following a bomb threat.
Business,"The first US presidential debate this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over US stocks, and equity strategists "
Sports,"Vijay Singh wins the PGA Tour player of the year award Monday for the first time, ending Tiger Woods' five-year hold on the honor with a season that left no debate about who was No. 1 in golf."
World," Armed militiamen surged into a western border area where some Darfur refugees attempted to return to their raided village, U.N. security officials said Sunday, raising further concern about how quickly 1.4 million displaced Sudanese could return home safely."
Business,"US Airways (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , which this month sought bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years, said on Sunday it reached a new union contract with 65 flight crew training instructors."
Sci/Tech,"With 15,000 attendees at PeopleSoft #39;s Connect user conference waiting to hear how the company would address Oracle #39;s lingering hostile takeover bid, PeopleSoft chief executive Craig Conway tackled the issue early in his opening keynote."
Sports,"The last time the Jacksonville Jaguars were facing a goal-to-go situation at Nashville Coliseum with time winding down, they went away disappointed."
Sports,_ Donovan McNabb threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score as Philadelphia beat Detroit 30-to-13. While the Eagles improve to 3-and-0 the surprising Lions fall to 2-and-1.
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Ticker) -- David Carr and Kris Brown gave Dick Vermeil another reason to cry. After Carr put his team in position, Brown drilled a 49-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining as "
Sports,"Joe Torre and Mel Stottlemyre have an interesting week ahead of them, as they try to sort out the Yankees #39; starting rotation for the postseason."
World,UN refugee workers are readying themselves for an influx of refugees from Darfur as people in the western Sudan region take advantage of the end of the rainy season and a promised government clampdown on militia violence.
Business,"controlled companies have every right to bid for Yukos assets if they are sold to pay off the firm #39;s whopping tax debt, although the government is not seeking to nationalize the company, President Vladimir Putin said Friday."
Business,BRUSSELSRegulators are set to argue that the European Union needs to take a tougher stand against Microsoft Corp. because its antitrust rules are different from those that allowed the company to avoid making 
Business,"Yukos #39; largest oil-producing unit regained power supplies from Tyumenenergo, a Siberia-based electricity generator, Friday after the subsidiary pledged to pay 440 million rubles (\$15 million) in debt by Oct. 3."
Business,"The global economy is healthy and no major financial crises loom. Yet finance ministers meeting this week must confront uncertainties about the fight against terrorism, rising interest rates and volatile oil prices."
Business,WASHINGTON: Global finance chiefs may admit this week that soaring oil prices are a cloud on a generally sunny world economic horizon but they will likely dismiss any chance they could drown growth.
Sports,"When Tigers manager Alan Trammell described his bullpen #39;s recent struggles on Friday, he compared it to an offense being in a slump."
World,"The silence of Prime Minister Tony Blair is the kiss of death for British hostage Ken Bigley, his brother claimed tonight. Paul Bigley, who dramatically "
World,"Britain will provide more debt relief for the world #39;s poorest countries and challenge other rich governments to do the same, Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Lawyer calls for urgent domain dispute reform
Business, The vaunted political and financial skills of Fannie Mae Chief Executive Franklin Raines may not be enough to save him professionally after a scathing regulatory report last week detailed pervasive accounting lapses at the mortgage finance company.
Business," U.S. average retail gasoline prices rose over the last two weeks as storms temporarily shut  down oil production and refineries along with Gulf Coast, an industry analyst said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"The computer error was fixed after a six-hour outage and services were expected to return to normal by the evening, Lufthansa said."
Sports,"SHANGHAI Rubens Barrichello won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday, but while he occupied Michael Schumacher #39;s accustomed place atop the podium he could not take his teammate #39;s place at the center of attention."
Sports,Donovan McNabb threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 30-13 win over Detroit.
Sports,"A 31-yard field goal by John Carney in overtime Sunday gave the New Orleans Saints a 28-25 win over St. Louis. Carney kicked five field goals in the game, including a 38-yarder "
World,"Turkey #39;s Parliament approved a sweeping revision of the country #39;s penal code today to bring it closer to European Union norms, a step aimed at enhancing Turkish membership in the 25-nation bloc."
World,"An Olympic Airlines flight from Athens to New York was forced to land Sunday at London #39;s Stansted Airport  quot;on a full emergency, quot; a spokeswoman said."
World,"BEIJING Japanese negotiators expressed  quot;serious concern quot; Sunday about North Korea #39;s missile program, a Japanese diplomat said."
Business,"What #39;s up with the bond market? As the Federal Reserve has steadily increased short-term interest rates over the past few months, investors in the bond-trading pits have pushed long-term yields down."
Sports,"The Davis Cup is tennis #39;s best way of compensating, and that #39;s no reference to prize money, which is not the reason most of the world #39;s top men #39;s players still look forward to this century-old team competition."
Sports,"Ryan Newman left misfortune behind and ran away from the field, while four-time series champion Jeff Gordon took the NASCAR Nextel Cup points lead Sunday at Dover International Speedway."
Sports,"LONDON West Indies has won the Champions Trophy, international one-day cricket #39;s second-most important title, beating England by two wickets at The Oval here."
World,  A car bomb killed a leader of the militant group Hamas in Damascus on Sunday. Police at the scene of the explosion were seen retrieving pieces of the body of Izz el Deen Subhi Sheik Khalil.
World,"JERUSALEM Sept. 26, 2004 - Armed settlers who resist evacuation could face five years in prison under a law proposed Sunday before next year #39;s planned removal of all 21 Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank."
World,Iraq has overshadowed the start of Tony Blair #39;s Labour Party conference despite the prime minister #39;s efforts to turn attention to the domestic agenda ahead of a general election expected next year.
World,Police holding four men arrested on suspicion of a terrorist plot to buy radioactive material have been given more time to question them.
World, Armed settlers who resist evacuation could face five years in prison under a law proposed Sunday before next year's planned removal of all 21 Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank.
World, FREDERICTON (CP)   New Brunswick hospital workers are adopting an in your face strategy in their fight for higher wages by saying they will begin their strike Monday in Premier Bernard Lord's Moncton riding.
World, China on Friday welcomed a Russian draft resolution to draw up a new list of terror suspects who would be subject to extradition in a stepped up global campaign against terrorism. But the United States and France eyed the plan with a measure of caution.
World," A rare pro democracy protest in Tehran  gained momentum late on Sunday with hundreds of cars pouring  onto the streets, blaring horns and provoking an appearance  from hardline vigilantes, witnesses said."
World,"The UN refugee chief calls on all sides in Darfur to ""sort things out"", amid reports of militia movements in the area."
World," Curt Schilling allowed one hit in seven innings and Boston battered Kevin Brown in his return from a broken hand, beating the New York Yankees 11 4 Sunday in another flareup filled game between the rivals.    Boston's Pedro Astacio and New York's Brad Halsey were ejected in the eighth inning for throwing inside to batters..."
World," In a hit claimed by Israeli security officials, a senior Hamas operative was killed in a car bombing Sunday outside his house in Damascus, the first such killing of a leader of the Islamic militant group in Syria.    Izz Eldine Subhi Sheik Khalil, 42, died instantly in the explosion, which wounded three bystanders..."
Sports,Something about the St. Louis Rams always seems to bring out the best in the New Orleans Saints. It proved true again Sunday as John Carney kicked the last of his 5 field goals in overtime to defeat the Rams 28-25.
Sports,The Atlanta Falcons #39; Jay Feely kicked two field goals Sunday in a 6-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Feely #39;s field goals were from 25 and 23 yards in the first half.
Sports,Yoko Shibui continued Japan #39;s supremacy in the Berlin women #39;s marathon and Felix Limo extended Kenya #39;s dominance of the men #39;s race Sunday.
World,By Hugh Macleod in Damascus and Donald Macintyre in Jerusalem. Hamas leaders pledged bloody retaliation yesterday after one of its senior figures in Damascus was assassinated in an attack widely read as a new 
World,terrorist police were granted a further five days yesterday to question four men arrested after a Sunday newspaper claimed they were plotting to detonate a chemical bomb in Britain or the US.
Sports," Andriy Shevchenko's two second half goals rallied defending champion AC Milan past Lazio 2 1, leaving the teams tied for fourth place in the Italian league."
Sports," Anna Acker Macosko shot an 11 under 60 on Sunday at the Longs Drugs Challenge, one stroke off Annika Sorenstam's tour record."
Sports, The Philadelphia Eagles thumped the  Detroit Lions 30 13 in a clash of two previously unbeaten teams  in the NFL on Sunday.
Sports,"U.S.C. received 46 first-place votes in The Associated Press poll released Sunday, eight fewer than last week."
Sports,"After two subpar efforts, Jamal Lewis finds his stride Sunday, running for 186 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown that clinches a 23-9 victory over the Bengals."
Sci/Tech," As Philadelphia prepares to install monitoring cameras at some city intersections, officials say they're not worried about studies that suggest the surveillance may lead to more accidents."
Sci/Tech," If Google releases a browser, will Microsoft do an about face and deliver a new standalone version of Internet Explorer?"
World,"CAIRO, December 6 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - Despite the Egyptian official denial of any deals behind the release of six Egyptian students detained in Israel and convicted Israeli spy Azzam Azzam, opposition figures and people lambasted what "
Business, New Zealand Contact Energy #39;s (CEN.NZ) independent directors Monday recommended that shareholders not accept a takeover offer from Australia #39;s Origin Energy Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"As NASA #39;s Spirit and Opportunity rovers resumed reliable contact with Earth, after a period when Mars passed nearly behind the Sun, the space agency extended funding for an additional six months of rover operations, as long as they keep working."
Sports,"If any doubts remained that China has turned its back on socialist equality for the masses, they faded in the exhaust fumes Sunday as Rubens Barrichello #39;s flaming red Ferrari "
Sports,MEMPHIS (Tennessee): Jamaican-born Glen Johnson knocked out American Roy Jones junior in the ninth round on Saturday to retain his International Boxing Federation light heavyweight title.
Sports,The England camp will no doubt feel depressed that their splendid season should have ended on a dispiriting note with their narrow defeat by the West Indies at The Oval.
Sports," Just when they thought things would change for the better, Real Madrid slipped back into the mire of possibly a disastrous Spanish Primera Liga season."
World,North Korea on Sunday accused Japan of using anti-terrorism moves as an excuse for militarism which put the Korean peninsula at risk of invasion.
Business,"Origin Energy Ltd., Australia #39;s second-largest energy retailer, probably won #39;t increase its stake in Contact Energy Ltd. much above the 51 percent it has already agreed to buy after "
Business,"Google, the internet business that made its mantra  quot;do no evil quot;, is accused of pandering to attempts by the Chinese government to censor certain websites."
Sports," Another week, another European soccer coach gone. Roma #39;s Rudi Voeller became the latest coaching casualty, handing in his resignation after the club #39;s 1 3 away defeat by nine man Bologna on Saturday."
Sports,"Japan #39;s Yoko Shibui overcame a run-in with an official to win the Berlin Marathon on Sunday in a race-record 2 hours, 19 minutes, 41 seconds, the fourth-best time for a woman at the distance."
Sports,"DOVER, Del. Ryan Newman is the winner of the MBNA America 400 at Dover International Speedway in Delaware. Four-time series champion Jeff Gordon took the NASCAR Nextel Cup points lead by finishing third."
World,BAGHDAD: At least 23 people were killed in Iraq overnight and on Sunday as US Secretary for State Colin Powell acknowledged that organising elections throughout the country in January could be difficult.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair has seen his ruling Labour Party slip to third place in a newspaper poll on the eve of its annual conference.
Sports,"Mwadi Mabika scored 22 points and Tamecka Dixon had 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 71-57 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs in the second game of their WNBA first-round playoff series Sunday."
Sports,The Colts #39; Peyton Manning and Green Bay #39;s Bret Favre had a sharp-shooting contest for a first-half score of 35-17 and leaving the opposing defenses full of holes at the RCA Dome today.
World," Democrats have far outpaced Republicans in efforts to register new voters in two key US states, according to the New York Times, which conducted a county by county analysis of registration data in Ohio and Florida."
Sports,"Fred Taylor ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 9 seconds left Sunday to push the Jaguars past the Titans, 15-12, moving to 3-0 despite scoring just 35 points this season."
Sports,"Houston's Kris Brown caps a Texans rally by nailing a 50-yard field goal with 2 seconds left for a 24-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, dropping the defending AFC West champs to 0-3."
Sports,"Curt Schilling allows one hit in seven innings and Boston batters Kevin Brown in his return from a broken hand, beating the Yankees 11-4."
Business,between results and annual meetings - the NZX is keeping investors interested with a small flurry of listings over the week ahead.
Sci/Tech,"Of the 22,000 voters in Anieres, Cologny, Carouge and Meyrin, 2,723 chose to cast their votes online in four ballots on easing citizenship, introducing statutory maternity benefits nationwide, and preventing the closure of some 800 state-owned post offices "
Sports,"WOBURN, England : Sweden #39;s Henrik Stenson won his first European Tour title for three years when he clinched a four-shot victory in The Heritage tournament."
Sports,DENVER (Ticker) -- Jake Plummer more than made up for a lack of a running game. Plummer passed for 294 yards and two touchdowns as the Denver Broncos posted a 23-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers in a battle of AFC West Division rivals.
Sports,Vijay Singh shot a final-round three-under-par 69 to hold off a charging Stewart Cink and win the 84 Lumber Classic. It was his third straight victory and tour-best eighth of the season.
Sports,Donovan McNabb passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 30-13 victory over the Detroit Lions and their first 3-0 start since 1993.
Sports,A superb second-half performance by Andriy Shevchenko saw champions AC Milan kickstart their season with a 2-1 win in Rome against Lazio tonight.
World,"A senior North Korean official denied reports that the secretive communist state was preparing a missile launch, saying they were pure speculation, Japan #39;s Kyodo news agency reported today."
Sports,SCOTTISH Premier League leaders Rangers have nine players out of action for Sunday #39;s clash against Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Pittodrie.
Sci/Tech,Swiss authorities have hailed as a success what they said was the world #39;s first binding internet vote in a national referendum.
Sci/Tech,"With the presidential election less than six weeks away, activists and security experts are ratcheting up concern over the use of touch-screen machines to cast votes."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - News), a leading global Internet company, and OMD, the world #39;s leading media agency*, today unveiled the findings of an Internet Deprivation Study examining consumers #39; media habits "
Sports,ROME: Rudi Voller (pic) quit as coach of Roma after just four league matches following their 3-1 defeat away to Bologna on Saturday.
Sports,"Having lost four of the last five Ryder Cups, an even bigger worry for American golf should be that they have lost the last three Walker Cups."
Sports,"Andriy Shevchenko netted two second-half goals to rally 10-man AC Milan to a 2-1 win at Lazio on Sunday, lifting the defending league champion closer to the top of the Serie A standings."
Sports,"Once again, the Seattle Seahawks won with their dominant defense. This time, they ended an NFL record streak. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 254 yards with two touchdowns, Shaun Alexander scored three TDs and Seattle #39;s "
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq: US airstrikes on rebel-held Fallujah left 15 dead while an insurgent attack in another Sunni Arab town killed 10 more, as Britain and Egypt stepped up efforts Sunday to secure the release of hostages in Iraq."
World,"German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s party has halted an 18-month run of poll disasters by avoiding a fresh slump in local elections on Sunday, but will still need to make giant leaps to win a third term in 2006."
Sci/Tech," In the name of homeland security, America's spy imagery agency is keeping a close eye, close to home. It's watching America. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, about 100 employees of a little known branch of the Defense Department called the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency  #151; and some of the country's most sophisticated aerial imaging equipment  #151; have focused on observing what's going on in the United States."
Sci/Tech," With terrorism the new global threat, a network of radio antennas that let the Navy maintain secure communications with submarines at sea has become yet another Cold War relic."
World," In a hit claimed by Israeli security officials, a senior Hamas operative was killed in a car bombing Sunday outside his house in Damascus, the first such killing of a leader of the Islamic militant group in Syria."
World," GENEINA, Sudan (CP)   Armed militiamen surged into a western border area where some Darfur refugees attempted to return to their raided village, United Nations security officials said Sunday, raising further concern about how quickly 1.4 million displaced Sudanese could return home safely."
World," Once feeding a scourge which ruined the lives of millions of Asians, opium smoking paraphernalia has returned, but this time as hot and hip art collectibles being snapped up across the region at skyrocketing prices."
World," This fall's presidential debates will pit George W. Bush's folksy manner and big picture brand of policymaking against John Kerry's more cerebral outlook and nuanced world view. Each is a proven debater who knows, only too well, what personal pitfalls to avoid: Bush must stifle the smirk, for instance, and Kerry must cut short his rhetorical rambling."
World, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards said Sunday a Kerry Edwards administration would show no mercy to terrorists.
Business,"By staff writers and wires. THE nationn #39;s biggest telco, Telstra Corp, is offering shareholders up to \$4.65 per share in a off-market buyback worth \$750 million."
Business,"In a move likely to obstruct Oracle?s hostile take-over bid, PeopleSoft last week announced it will adopt IBM?s WebSphere as its preferred middleware platform."
Business,"The Philippine central bank should raise interest rates or price inflation will bust out of the government #39;s 4 percent to 5 percent target for the year, a former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor says."
Business,"In life, there are certain things that are beyond indispensable. Like brake lights, hot showers, birthday candles and second chances."
Sci/Tech,"The channel may benefit from controversial European Union (EU) proposals to increase import tax duty on TFT monitors, according to resellers."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp would share the underlying software code for its Office programme as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in the security and compatibility of the worlds largest software makers products.
Sci/Tech,VeriSign and a children #39;s safety group unveiled a new technology on Thursday that they said would make it easier for children to avoid child predators online.
Sports,"FARMINGTON, United States : Vijay Singh shot a three-under par 69 to win the 4.2 million dollar PGA event and capture his eighth title of 2004."
Sports,Jake Plummer hit on 25-of-36 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns Sunday to lead the Denver Broncos to a 23-13 win over the San Diego Chargers.
Sports,"St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - John Carney #39;s 31-yard field goal 7:04 into overtime handed the New Orleans Saints a dramatic 28-25 victory over the St."
World,FALLUJAH: Nineteen people were killed in new clashes in Iraq as the US military continued its operations against militants loyal to guerilla chief Abu Musab Al Zarqawi.
World,BRIGHTON: British Prime Minister Tony Blair dismissed talk of resignation and vowed a strong agenda for the future as his ruling Labour Party #39;s annual convention opened yesterday.
World,"Saudi security forces, battling a wave of al Qaeda attacks in the world #39;s biggest oil exporter, clashed with suspected militants in the capital Riyadh on Sunday."
World,"Pakistan #39;s Gen Pervez Musharraf is rarely out of the news. However, his recent speech to the UN, in which he demanded action to prevent an iron curtain separating the Muslim world from the West, gained him an unusual amount of attention."
World," Germany #39;s governing Social Democrats emerged from local elections in the country #39;s most populous state Sunday trailing well behind the conservative opposition in projections, but party leaders were relieved they avoided major new losses."
World,A CRAZY John #39;s  quot;mother of all clearance quot; sales is how Mark Latham yesterday described John Howard #39;s \$6 billion pre-election spending spree.
Sports,A lackluster Real Madrid lost further ground to Barcelona at the top of the table after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Villarreal in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
World," Saudi security forces, battling a wave  of al Qaeda attacks in the world's biggest oil exporter,  clashed with suspected militants in the capital Riyadh on  Sunday."
World,"A gene could explain how parasites which cause malaria escape the action of some antimalaria drugs, say researchers."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average opened down 0.29 percent on Monday with airlines, exporters and banks under selling pressure amid growing worries about higher oil prices and the domestic economic outlook."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average opened down 0.29  percent on Monday with airlines, exporters and banks under  selling pressure amid growing worries about higher oil prices  and the domestic economic outlook."
World,"Bruce Wasserstein, the big, brash Wall Street deal maker, is hatching a plan to take Lazard public."
World,"The New York Film Festival, thirty-eight years in the running, continues to command respect as a showcase for eminent filmmakers and up-and-coming masters."
World,"HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Fla. - Jeanne, Florida's fourth hurricane in six weeks, piled on destruction in already ravaged areas Sunday, slicing across the state with howling wind that rocketed debris from earlier storms and torrents of rain that turned streets into rivers..."
World," Peyton Manning and Brett Favre lived up to their superstar reputations, throwing nine touchdown passes between them. Still, it took a defensive play for the Indianapolis Colts to finally clinch their 45 31 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday..."
Business,"Americas biggest corporations are increas- ingly funneling profits earned in the United States to tax havens around the globe, accord- ing to a new study."
Business,The union of Cingular and AT T Wireless would create the nation's largest cellular company. How smoothly will it go?
Sports," Peyton Manning and Brett Favre lived up to their superstar reputations, throwing nine touchdown passes between them. Still, it took a defensive play for the Indianapolis Colts to finally clinch their 45 31 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday."
World,A judge rules against Bernie Ecclestone in a legal dispute which challenged the businessman's control of the firm behind Formula One racing
Sports," Once again, the Seattle Seahawks won with their dominant defense. This time, they ended an NFL record streak. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 254 yards with two touchdowns, Shaun Alexander scored three TDs and Seattle's defense was magnificent in a 34 0 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday."
Sports," Even without Deuce McAllister, the New Orleans Saints' running game is in good hands."
Sports, The Los Angeles Dodgers opened up  a 2 1/2 game lead in the National League West pennant race with  a 7 4 victory over title rivals the San Francisco Giants  Sunday.
Sports," CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - World number two  Andy Roddick says the United States will probably be the  underdogs in the Davis Cup final against hosts Spain in  December."
Business,Telstra Corp has announced a \$750 million off-market share buy-back as part of its capital management program. Telstra expects to return \$1.
World,"David Blunkett defends himself over revelations on his private life, saying he is not saying one thing and doing another."
Sports,"BERLIN: Japans Yoko Shibui ran the fourth fastest womens race in history on a chilly, drizzling Sunday and broke the Berlin Marathon record with a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes and 41 seconds."
Sports,"As he headed by car to JFK airport Saturday evening to fly to Lausanne, Switzerland, to defend his Olympic all-around championship before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, gymnast Paul Hamm was calm and collected."
Sports,"The Cubs fall behind early and lose their second straight game to the lowly Mets 3-2, putting a dent in their playoff chances."
Sports,"In the Eastern Conference's cellar for much of the season, the Mystics could lock up a trip to the conference championship with a victory over the Sun Monday."
Sports,"Peyton Manning throws for 393 yards and five first-half touchdowns and Brett Favre racks up 358 yards and four TDs, but the Colts produce a big fumble to secure a 45-31 win."
Sci/Tech,The Cisco-Fujitsu alliance will benefit from Cisco #39;s leadership in IP technology and Fujitsu #39;s edge in networking products.
Sci/Tech, Idaho residents who believe Cold War nuclear testing harmed their health will testify before a National Academy of Sciences panel to say they should be included in a federal compensation program.
Sports,"Farmington, PA (Sports Network) - Vijay Singh carded a three-under 69 on Sunday to hang on for the title at the 84 Lumber Classic."
Sports,"In the end, the winner was a man behind the wheels of a Ferrari, just not the Ferrari driver whom tens of thousands of Chinese had come to see."
Sports,"The simplest agenda at the Heritage tournament at Woburn has been the winning one, which was achieved yesterday by Henrik Stenson, the deadpan Swede, who played magnificently to finish on 19 under par."
Business,Resurgent oil prices paused for breath as the United States prepared to draw on its emergency reserves to ease supply strains caused by Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"Telstra today announced the price range for its \$750 million off-market buyback, which was part of its capital management program."
World,India's Supreme Court orders a key Muslim witness to explain why she changed statements in a Gujarat riot case.
Business,"Telstra Corp., Australia #39;s biggest phone company, offered to buy back shares for as much as A\$4.65 each, the first stage in a plan to return A\$4."
Sports,"At Manchester City, their enduring sense of optimism creeps up on you like the rain clouds that sweep east over the city and settle over the stadium on matchdays."
Sports,"World number one golfer Vijay Singh of Fiji has captured his eighth PGA Tour event of the year with a win at the 84 Lumber Classic in Farmington, Pennsylvania."
Sports,"Henrik Stenson, a largely forgotten Swede who last won in 2001, was, in a contrary kind of way, a fitting winner of The Heritage event over the Duke #39;s course yesterday."
Sports,"For close to a decade now, Great Britain #39;s Davis Cup team has consisted of Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, during which time the elite world group has been reached four times but without a match being won there."
Sports,"Factbox on Spanish cyclist Roberto Heras, who won the Tour of Spain for the third time in his career on Sunday. Took up cycling at the age of 13 after his father promised him a bike if he beat him in a game of tennis."
Sports,"linging to a half-game lead in the race for the National League wild card, the Cubs sent Kerry Wood to the mound at Shea Stadium yesterday, needing to shake off a sudden and shocking defeat a day earlier."
World,A jet bound for New York made an emergency landing at Stansted airport yesterday after repeated warnings that a bomb was on board.
World,"The brother of Kenneth Bigley last night claimed that Tony Blair #39;s inaction could cost the British hostage his life. Paul Bigley, who cited new information "
Sports,"The Renault F1 Team is excited to announce the launch of a collection of luxury jewellery, in collaboration with designer Mary Kaczor: Bijoux Racing."
Business," Telstra Corp. #39;s (TLS) revenue so far this fiscal year has been growing at a similar pace to the second half of 2003 04, Chief Financial Officer John Stanhope said Monday."
Business, Stocks opened slightly lower Monday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as declines in US technology shares last Friday prompted selling.
Sci/Tech,"EBay announced Thursday that it will keep its Half.com subsidiary open indefinitely, scrapping previous plans to shutter the e-commerce site in mid-October."
Sports,On a day when the Denver Broncos honored the greatest quarterback in franchise history - John Elway received his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony -he 
Sports,"DOVER, Del. - Results Sunday from the MBNA America 400 for NASCAR #39;s Nextel Cup series at Dover International Speedway, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, car, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, and money won: "
Sports, Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair suffered a bruised sternum late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
World,"KARACHI (Pakistan) - Paramilitary police have killed a suspected top Al-Qaeda operative wanted for his alleged role in the slaying of a Wall Street Journal reporter and two assassination attempts against President Pervez Musharraf, the Information "
World,"Gordon Brown will make an appeal today to traditional Labour values, calling on rank and file to build a  quot;progressive consensus quot; for the 21st century."
Sports, The Philadelphia Eagles thumped the  Detroit Lions 30 13 Sunday in a clash of two previously  unbeaten teams.
Sports, The Los Angeles Dodgers opened up  a 2 1/2 game lead in the National League West pennant race with  a 7 4 victory over title rivals the San Francisco Giants  Sunday.
Sports," Barry Bonds failed to lift the  San Francisco Giants to victory against title rivals the Los  Angeles Dodgers Sunday, although he did cap a revitalization of  his reputation in his last home game of the regular season."
Sports," NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans  quarterback Steve McNair suffered a bruised sternum late in the  fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Jacksonville."
Sports,"Al Leiter provided a settling influence and Kerry Wood struggled with his control, yielding three first-inning runs."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei fell 0.67 percent by  mid morning on Monday, extending losses into a seventh session  as worries about higher oil prices hit airlines while banks and  retailers wilted on concerns about the domestic economic  outlook."
Business,"Tokyo #39;s Nikkei fell 0.67 percent by mid-morning on Monday, extending losses into a seventh session as worries about higher oil prices hit airlines while banks and retailers wilted on concerns about the domestic economic outlook."
Business,"MADRID: The world economy is at its best point for five years, although the US budget deficit and sluggish European growth pose problems, International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Rodrigo Rato was quoted yesterday as saying."
Business,bian said Sunday a controversial arms deal was part of the government #39;s attempts to deter any attempt by rival China to invade the island.
Sports,"The German offered his resignation immediately after Saturday #39;s 3-1 defeat at Bologna, but was asked by director general Franco Baldini to reconsider."
Sports,Messina missed the chance to join Juventus on 10 points at the top of Italian soccer #39;s Serie A after drawing 0-0 at home with Chievo.
Sports,Samuel Eto #39;o had a memorable return to the Estadio Son Moix on Sunday as his two first-half goals helped his new club Barcelona defeat Real Mallorca 3-1.
Sports,The Lions and Eagles entered Sunday #39;s game at Ford Field in the same place -- atop their respective divisions -- and with identical 2-0 records.
Sports,"Fred Taylor calls Byron Leftwich the most positive person he #39;s ever met. But unless the game is on the line, Mr. Positive has had a difficult time gaining yards on offense this season until the final seconds."
Sports,"Indianapolis 45, Green Bay 31: The class of NFL quarterbacking squared off in this one. The class of NFL pass defense did not. The predictable result was a highly entertaining shootout that saw Peyton Manning "
World,"Germany #39;s Social Democrat chancellor, Gerhard Schrder, suffered a humiliating election defeat in the party #39;s traditional stronghold yesterday."
Business," Oil prices pushed above  $49 a barrel  on Monday, approaching record levels as worries about the  stability of supplies from Iraq, Nigeria and Russia compounded  concerns over low fuel stocks ahead of winter."
Sci/Tech,"A scientific study shows that audio spam, or spit, will be a new headache for Internet users. The study is carried out by a Maryland-based technology company, China Radio International reported Monday."
Sports,"The Angels suspended outfielder Jose Guillen for the remainder of the season and the postseason, if they qualify, the team announced Sunday night."
Sports,"He turned a grown man #39;s game into a day on the sandlot, straying from the confines of the playbook, fleeing trouble on the balls of his feet."
Sports," The Texas Rangers might not be in a must win situation yet, but they #39;re hurting their playoff chances with each loss."
Sports,"DOVER, Del., (Sept. 26, 2004) - A sixth-place finish in any type of race car at Dover International Speedway is a solid and respectable achievement, but after two wins, nine top-fives and now 11 top-10 results "
World,"PAUL Bigley, brother of the Iraqi hostage Ken, last night appealed to Tony Blair to  quot;pick up the bloody phone quot; to save his brother #39;s life."
World,PARAMILITARY police killed a suspected top al Qaeda operative in a four-hour gun battle at a house in southern Pakistan yesterday.
World,"Iran stressed Sunday its commitment to voluntary suspension of uranium enrichment, but warned against hauling Tehran to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions."
World,"World News London, Sep 26 : British Prime Minister Tony Blair reiterated Sunday his government would do everything it could to win the release of a Briton taken hostage in Iraq, Xinhua reports."
Sci/Tech, A strengthening series of earthquakes at Mount St. Helens prompted seismologists Sunday to warn that the once devastating volcano may see a small explosion soon.
World," A bomb threat that mentioned Iraq forced a New York bound Greek airliner to make an emergency landing Sunday at London's Stansted Airport escorted by military jets, authorities said."
World, The Australian government has defended its big spending election promises as opponents and some economists claimed its new commitments would push up the very interest rates it is promising to hold back.
World,The intensity of advertisements broadcast this weekend signaled the importance that both sides attach to the debates.
World,"Hurricane Jeanne caused at least five deaths, making landfall almost exactly where Frances did over Labor Day weekend."
World,"ASPEN, Colo. - ""Dances with Wolves"" star Kevin Costner has wed his girlfriend of five years, Christine Baumgartner, at his Colorado mountain ranch..."
World,"BETHESDA, Md. - In the name of homeland security, America's spy imagery agency is keeping a close eye, close to home..."
Business,"Multiplex Ltd., the Australian construction company that is building London #39;s Wembley Stadium, offered A\$1.33 billion (\$950 million) for Ronin Property Group as it seeks access to the property trust #39;s steady rental income."
Sports,"Singh broke the PGA Tour single-year money record Woods set while winning three majors in 2000, holding off Stewart Cink to win the 84 Lumber Classic by one shot Sunday for his third consecutive victory."
Sports,"FARMINGTON, Pa. -- Just when Vijay Singh thinks he can #39;t play better, he does. Just when it seems he can #39;t do much more during his Tiger Woods-like season, he does that, too."
Sports,"They beat the Minnesota Vikings in the 13th game of the 2001 season, guaranteeing the Lions would not be the NFL #39;s first 0-16 team."
Sports,"Look for a definition of a big-game pitcher anywhere, and you probably would not find Jeff Weaver #39;s name. Weaver, a Los Angeles right-hander, after all, was 12-12 "
Sports,Vijay Singh is leaving little doubt in anyone #39;s mind who #39;s the No. 1 golfer in the world. Singh shook off a challenge from Stewart Cink on Sunday at the 84 LUMBER Classic to claim his eighth PGA TOUR title of 2004.
Sports, Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Gordon left Sunday's game against Pittsburgh in the first quarter with a left shoulder injury after a jarring tackle by safety Chris Hope.
Sports,"There was Kevin Brown at his worst, Curt Schilling at his best and baseball's most bitter rivalry at its end - for now, anyway."
World,Iranian students interrupt a speech by President Khatami to mark Student Day at Tehran university.
Sports,"Most of the credit offensively went to Kurt Warner, the man who delivered the ball and created team chemistry by the way he did it."
Sports,"Joe Gibbs will meet his coaching nemesis, Bill Parcells, for the first time since 1990 on Monday when the Redskins play the rival Cowboys."
Sports,Alex Cora's second homer in two days provides the spark Los Angeles needs to beat San Francisco 7-4 and extend its lead to 2 1/2 games in the NL West.
Sports,"The United States completes a 4-0 sweep over Belarus Sunday after Andy Roddick's win, and heads to Spain for the Davis Cup finals."
Sports,Improvement is both the hope and expectation as Maryland enters a bye week before facing a series of dangerous ACC teams.
Sports,Ryan Newman resuscitates his fragile title hopes by winning the MBNA America 400 on another day of dizzying scoreboard watching.
Sci/Tech,What would Benjamin Franklin say? Philadelphia plans citywide free Wi-Fi Internet access for computer users.
Sci/Tech,"A cable channel plans to resurrect each of the 1,230 regular-season games listed on the league's defunct 2004-2005 schedule by setting them in motion on a video game console."
Sci/Tech,"I.B.M. plans to invest \$250 million over the next five years and employ 1,000 people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks."
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource is set to announce its first operat- ing system for smart phones, with applications typically found on desktop computers."
Sci/Tech,Virgin is the first major music retailer to enter the download market in introducing a music store to sell music as streams of bits to be downloaded from the Internet.
Business, Australian ear implant maker Cochlear Ltd. (COH.AU) said Monday it has moved quickly to lift production to meet increased demand from doctors following 
Sports, The Anaheim Angels suspended outfielder Jose Guillen for the rest of the season without pay Sunday following an outburst during a game the previous night.
Sports,"Christina Kim fired a closing 65 to win the Longs Drugs Challenge by one shot over Karrie Webb in California. Kim, 20, the first-round leader, landed her first LPGA title with five birdies on the back nine to finish on 18 under."
World,Serbian President Boris Tadic says sorry for crimes committed in the name of the Serb people in Bosnia.
Business, Australian ear implant maker Cochlear Ltd. (COH.AU) said Monday it has moved quickly to lift production to meet increased demand from doctors following 
Sci/Tech,"Apple vs Apple: Despite persistent rumors of an impending settlement, the trademark dispute between Apple Corps, the Beatles #39; record company, and Apple Computer remained unresolved as of late September."
Sports,"Having overtaken Tiger Woods as the world #39;s premier golfer, Vijay Singh on Sunday pushed Woods further into his wake by claiming the PGA Tour #39;s single-season money record."
Sports,"Serena Williams of US holds the championship trophy after defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia in the inaugural China Open women #39;s final September 26, 2004, in Beijing."
Sci/Tech," Printer and PC maker Hewlett Packard  Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A> will stop offering desktop workstations based on  Intel Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> Itanium microprocessor, The Wall Street  Journal reported on its online edition."
Business," Oil prices pushed above  #36;49 a barrel on Monday, approaching record levels as worries about the stability of supplies from Iraq, Nigeria and Russia compounded concerns over low fuel stocks ahead of winter."
Sci/Tech,The UK government launches a 10m multi-media advertising campaign to encourage the British public to recycle their waste.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei fell 0.79 percent by  midday on Monday, extending losses into a seventh session as  worries about higher oil prices hit airlines, while banks and  retailers wilted on concerns about the domestic economic  outlook."
Sci/Tech," Printer and PC maker Hewlett Packard Co.  will stop offering desktop workstations based on Intel Corp.'s  Itanium microprocessor, The Wall Street Journal reported on its online edition."
Business,BEIRUT: UN Mideast envoy Terje Roed Larsen is putting the final touches on a UN report on the compliance of both Lebanon and Syria with Resolution 1559.
Business,Index funds aren #39;t splashy. They never lead the  quot;mutual fund of the month quot; lists or get plugged by commentators on the financial news.
Sci/Tech,"Twenty months after the Columbia tragedy, NASA is still struggling to overcome serious engineering hurdles to resume flying its space shuttles in March, a task that has become even tougher "
Sci/Tech,"Printer and PC maker Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will stop offering desktop workstations based on Intel Corp."
Sports,"Kim made a charge on the back nine Sunday, shooting a 6-under 65 at the Longs Drugs Challenge for a one-shot victory over Karrie Webb."
Sports,Internazionale striker Christian Vieri was booed out of the San Siro on Sunday as his team twice came from behind to snatch a point.
Sports," The Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers added fireworks to Sunday #39;s action with an explosive start, which included 412 yards of total offense and 35 points scored... in the first quarter alone. Colts "
World,"EL GENEINA, Sudan Sept. 26, 2004 - West Darfur #39;s governor on Sunday linked an alleged coup attempt against the national government to a rebellion in western Sudan, saying the same group was behind both insurrections."
World,"Syria did not interfere in Lebanon #39;s recent presidential elections and has no interest in controlling its smaller neighbor, Syria #39;s foreign minister said Sunday."
World,"About 300 Syrian soldiers in a convoy of trucks and armored vehicles returned home from Lebanon on Thursday, part of a wider redeployment of forces that the United States described as encouraging."
Business,Telstra Corporation has announced details of its plan to invite all shareholders to participate in a \$750 milion off-market share buy-back.
World," The Philippine government is preparing contingency plans to evacuate more than 4,000 citizens working in Iraq if violence escalates ahead of U.S. and British elections, the labor secretary said Sunday."
World, South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon called at the United Nations for a swift resumption of talks aimed at convincing North Korea to shelve its nuclear weapons programme.
Business,By staff writers and wires. MULTIPLEX Group has offered \$1.33 billion to takeover Ronin Property Group in one of the latest moves of consolidation in the listed property trust sector.
Sports," Troy Glaus drove in three runs to back a strong outing by John Lackey, and the Anaheim Angels beat Oakland 6 2 Sunday to pull within one game of the AL West leading Athletics with a week to play."
Sports, David Ortiz's two run double launched a four run first inning and Curt Schilling allowed one hit over seven frames to power the Boston Red Sox to an 11 4 win over the New York Yankees in the American League Sunday.
Sports, The Philadelphia Eagles thumped the  Detroit Lions 30 13 Sunday in a clash of two previously  unbeaten teams.
Sports,Umpire Ed Montague was in good condition at a hospital after leaving Sunday's game between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers because of high blood pressure.
Business,Purchasers of IBM #39;s desktops and laptops were shocked to learn last week that IBM may be putting its PC business up on the auction block.
World,Israel has warned that a part of a hotly disputed religious site could collapse on top of thousands of Muslims during the upcoming Islamic holy month.
Business,"TELSTRA Corp Ltd #39;s share price was being impacted by uncertaintly about the election, chief financial officer John Stanhope said."
Business,"  Bankrupt US Airways Group filed a court motion Friday evening seeking permission to make pay cuts totaling  $38 million per month, saying that the move is necessary to preserve about 34,000 jobs."
Business,SINGAPORE : Asian share prices opened on a soft note on Monday as blue chips came under selling pressure amid growing worries over higher oil prices.
Sci/Tech,The third hurricane to hit NASA (news - web sites) #39;s spaceport in just over a month blew out more panels and left more gaping holes in the massive 
Sci/Tech,"ALTHOUGH POLITICIANS tend to talk about  quot;the environment quot; as if it were a single, easily defined topic, environmental issues range quite widely, from climate change to nuclear waste disposal to forest management."
Sports,"VIJAY Singh continued his extraordinary run with victory in the Pennsylvania Classic last night, completing his fifth PGA Tour win in six starts and breaking Tiger Woodss single-season earnings record."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Karrie Webb shot a terrific final round of seven-under 64, but it proved to be one shot too many as playing partner Christina Kim put together a 65 to win the LPGA Challenge event."
Sports,Tim Henman said the Davis Cup schedule was too punishing after Great Britain were relegated from the World Group. GB went down 3-2 to Austria after an injured Greg Rusedski lost in the crucial fifth rubber to Stefan Koubek.
World,"Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, back in Tokyo after an 11-day diplomatic mission to the Americas, hunkered down with senior ruling party officials on Friday to focus on a major reshuffle of cabinet and top party posts."
World,"Sudan #39;s government is likely to grant some autonomy to the violence-wracked Darfur region, but the rebels should help to end the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis, UN High Commissioner for Refu-gees Ruud Lubbers said."
World,POLICE were yesterday granted more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of terrorism following a tip off from a Sunday newspaper.
World,"AGRA - As India Monday prepares to launch celebrations marking the 350th anniversary of the Taj Mahal, the countrys famed monument to love, historians say the festivities are up to a decade too late."
World,"BEIJING (Kyodo) Japan pressed North Korea on Sunday to provide fuller accounts of 10 Japanese who Tokyo says were abducted by Pyongyang agents, but the North did not provide new information as they wrapped up two days of talks, Japan #39;s chief delegate said "
World,The Greek airliner forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted airport following a bomb threat has been given the all-clear by police today.
Business, The dollar moved in narrow ranges against the yen on Monday as option related and exporter selling capped the U.S. currency and traders awaited the Bank of Japan's key corporate sentiment survey.
Business,Independent probe might throw some top executives overboard.
Business,Negotiator for D.C. hotel workers faces crucial test of his leadership.
Business," In the cosmetics department at Hecht's in downtown Washington, construction crews have ripped out the traditional glass display cases, replacing them with a system of open shelves stacked high with fragrances from Chanel, Burberry and Armani, now easily within arm's reach of the impulse buyer."
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein, who runs Lazard, the private investment bank, is developing a plan to take the company public, according to executives."
Business,"China will strengthen ties with foreign partners to revitalize the economy in Northeast China and to further co-operation in Northeast Asia, a senior official said."
Sci/Tech,"According to Swiss authorities, history was made Sunday when 2723 people in four communities in canton Geneva, Switzerland, voted online in a national federal referendum."
Sports,Two goals in two minutes from Cameroon international Samuel Eto #39;o formed the backbone of a 3-1 win for Barcelona away at Real Mallorca in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday.
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday that the escalating insurgency in Iraq could make the organizing of election in the country difficult, while atleast 16 people were killed in rebel attacks in Iraq."
World,Officials said yesterday the number of Muslim worshipers allowed onto the Temple Mount in Jerusalem during the coming month of Ramadan may have to be limited because of a danger the biblical-era complex might collapse.
Business,Months of legal woes and executive shuffling came to a resolution of sorts last week for Computer Associates. Federal prosecutors indicted former CEO Sanjay Kumar for back-dating contracts 
Business," The first US presidential debate this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over US stocks, and equity strategists and traders say the decreased uncertainty could draw buyers back to the "
Sci/Tech,"Growing up in blue-collar Fort Wayne, Ind., Linda Dillman once contemplated a career as a beautician. But she chose a different path."
Sports,"For most of the first 54 minutes of Sunday #39;s game, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jason David was definitely a marked man, a rookie fourth-round draft choice who could almost "
World,"FALLUJAH, Sept 26: At least 25 people were killed in US air strikes on Fallujah and an insurgent attack on a petrol convoy in the nearby town of Latifiya on Sunday."
World,"NAWABSHAH, Sept 26: An alleged terrorist, who was later identified as an Al Qaeda kingpin Amjad Farooqi, was killed and seven other people, including two women and three children , were arrested "
Sports," Kerry Collins, the amiable backup quarterback who has repeatedly promised to be ready when needed, replaced injured starter Rich Gannon and calmly directed the Oakland Raiders to an emotional 30 20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night."
Business," Embattled mortgage finance giant  Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> was close to a deal with regulators late on  Sunday that would force the company to keep billions of dollars  more in cash on hand while it corrects accounting problems, a  source familiar with the negotiations said."
Business,bian () said yesterday a controversial arms deal was part of the government #39;s attempts to deter any attempt by rival China to invade the island.
Sci/Tech,"Jupiter, the king of planets in the solar system, drifted tens of millions of kilometres towards the sun in its youth, a new study suggests."
Sports,"  Twenty months after haunting the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, Jon Gruden experienced a nightmare in the Black Hole."
Sports,"  Ben Roethlisberger threw for 163 yards and a touchdown in his first career start, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Miami Dolphins 13 3 at a water logged Pro Player Stadium."
World,"A New York-bound Greek passenger jet has been given the all-clear after it was forced to make an emergency landing at a London airport following a bomb threat, police say."
World,"Ceremonies are planned near Agra, where the white marble monument to love was built in the 17th century as a tomb for emperor Shah Jahan #39;s most beloved wife."
World,China's Communist Party tells its members that  corruption could threaten its hold on power.
World,A Greek Olympic Airlines flight is allowed to fly again after a bomb threat diverted it to a British airport.
World,"Gordon Brown will try to focus Labour conference on the economy, after delegates force a vote on Iraq."
World,The intensity of advertisements broadcast this weekend signaled the importance that both sides attach to the debates.
World,Medical advances are forcing more patients and families to confront ever more grueling choices about living and dying.
World," Kerry Collins, the amiable backup quarterback who has repeatedly promised to be ready when needed, replaced injured starter Rich Gannon and calmly directed the Oakland Raiders to an emotional 30 20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night..."
Sci/Tech,"According to the Yankee Group, the adoption of Linux on the desktop should grow to the mid-single digits in the next year. It #39;s common knowledge that Microsoft rules the desktop operating system (OS) environment "
Sci/Tech," Glaciers in Antarctica are thinning faster than they did in the 1990s and researchers have discovered an unexpected folded section deep beneath the ice cap, findings that may indicate the ice is less stable than had been thought."
Sports,  All of the talk leading up to this week #39;s matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Green Bay Packers focused on the quarterbacks and the shootout the two would have.
World,"Pakistani paramilitary forces killed one of the most wanted militants in the country Sunday, a government official said. Amjad Hussain Farooqi was killed in an early morning raid "
World,"At the family home of hostage Kenneth Bigley yesterday, the interminable wait for news entered its 11th day. A solitary policeman stood guard outside the terraced house in Walton, Liverpool, close to Everton #39;s "
Business,"US Airways faces a ""high probability"" of liquidation by mid-February if the temporary pay cuts it requested are not approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court."
Business,"Terrorists and insurgents are stepping up attacks on oil and gas operations overseas in an effort to disrupt jittery energy markets, destabilize governments and scare off foreign workers, analysts said."
Business,Federal agencies have delayed a range of proposed regulations from food safety to corporate governance until after Election Day.
Business,There are more signs that the shotgun marriage between NBC and Universal is anything but tranquil.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Via brings PCI Express to AMD PCs...Rice lab makes nano parts less toxic...TV chip company gets \$19 million.
Business,"SYDNEY: Australia #39;s dominant telecommunications firm, Telstra, has unveiled details of a 750 million dollar (532 million US) off-market share buy-back as part of a three-year, 4.5 billion dollar capital management program."
Sci/Tech,"Following its successful test flight in June, the American Mojave Aerospace team, led by Burt Rutan and backed by Paul Allen, plans to launch its first official flight in pursuit of the \$10 million Ansari X Prize on Wednesday."
Sports,"The Indianapolis Colts built a huge lead Sunday and then held on to beat the visiting Green Bay Packers, 45-31, in a battle between two of the strongest National Football League quarterbacks."
Sports,"  Entering the last week of a red hot division race that is still uphill for them, the Anaheim Angels suspended their second biggest run producer for showing up the team."
Sports,The hurricane-weary Miami Dolphins had their matchup against Pittsburgh moved back to a night game because of Hurricane Jeanne. But the Steelers also had reasons to be out 
World,"Tony Blair has said his Labor party will not cave in despite poor poll ratings, backbench revolts, and protests over hunting and the Iraq war."
World,AMSTERDAM: President General Pervez Musharraf has described the progress made during his talks with the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New York as a gain for peace.
Business," A recent spate of index fund expense reductions by Fidelity Investments and others has been widely interpreted as a direct challenge to low cost index leader The Vanguard Group, but they also take aim at the burgeoning exchange traded "
Business,"FPL officials don #39;t yet know whether they #39;re facing a repair or rebuild effort. Nearly 1.6 million households and businesses are without power from Hurricane Jeanne, but residents in Palm Beach County could "
Sports,"The matchup featured two of the NFL #39;s best quarterbacks, a former and current MVP. Sunday #39;s game between the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers was billed as Brett "
Sports,Angels left fielder Jose Guillen was suspended for the rest of the season Sunday because of his outburst after being lifted for a pinch runner a day earlier.
Sports,Defense: Ken Lucas. His biggest play was his first one. The fourth-year cornerback intercepted a Ken Dorsey pass that kissed off the hands of wide receiver Rashaun Woods and returned it 25 yards to set up the Seahawks #39; first score.
Sci/Tech,Two professors argue that seemingly innocuous reforms have caused a shift away from encouraging innovation in favor of exploiting patents largely for lawsuits.
World, The Indian cricket board has announced a long awaited list of contracted players under a new system which starts from October 1.
World,Milan's world-famous opera house La Scala is re-opening on Tuesday after a three-year closure for renovation.
World,"Lured by paychecks that are double or triple what they earned in the U.S., truckers are risking their lives - and occasionally losing them - working in Iraq."
Business,"With the third hurricane in six weeks to hit its service area, Florida Power  amp; Light Co. is scrambling to find workers from other states to help restore electricity to nearly 1.6 million "
Business,"China #39;s economy was expected to grow by about nine percent this year, a senior official with the State Development and Reform Commission was quoted as saying by the Beijing News on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"THE ITANIUM was never really important for the workstation market, Intel has said, causing us to choke over our salty porridge this morning."
Sports,"Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver were joking about a unification bout. Roy Jones, considered by some the world #39;s best pound-for-pound fighter, was in the back of an ambulance."
Sports,"Andre Agassi hasn #39;t played Davis Cup since 2000, but US captain Patrick McEnroe said he wouldn #39;t rule out a return for the eight-time Grand Slam champion."
Sports,"After falling a game short of the Super Bowl the past three years, the Eagles seem to have the swagger and talent they #39;ve been missing."
Sports,"    Not so long ago, the 49ers were inflicting on other teams the kind of pain and embarrassment they felt in their 34 0 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday."
Sports, First base umpire Ed Montague was treated and released at an Arlington hospital after leaving Sunday's game between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers before the start of the fifth inning because of elevated blood pressure.
Sports,"The Steelers forces four turnovers, makes a key fourth-down stop and beats the hapless Miami Dolphins, 13-3, Sunday night."
Sports,"Vijay Singh breaks the PGA Tour single-year money record Tiger Woods set in 2000, holding off a fast-finishing Stewart Cink to win the 84 Lumber Classic."
Business,"Mexican group Cemex is reportedly set to make a \$4bn takeover bid for RMC, the UK firm that is the world's biggest supplier of ready-mixed concrete."
Business,The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is preparing to hire House Speaker Thomas M. Finneran even though a key confidant of his said yesterday that Finneran has received no official confirmation that federal prosecutors have closed a perjury 
Sci/Tech,"SWITZERLAND HAS managed to stage what it thinks is the first legally binding internet vote in a national referendum. More than 2720 people in four Geneva suburbs, about one in five voters in the region who "
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERALShuttles in good shape, but VAB loses more panels. NASA #39;s three space shuttles are just fine, but the already damaged Vehicle Assembly Building lost more of wall panels to Hurricane Jeanne."
Sports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden returned to Network Associates Coliseum on Sunday. The stadium is the place he first became a coach.
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) VNU (NL:38987) , the Dutch media group that owns TV ratings group Nielsen, said early Monday it has signed a definitive agreeement to sell its World Directories Group to World Directories Acquisition Corp."
Business,"UK firm RMC, the world #39;s biggest maker of ready-mixed concrete, is reportedly to get a takeover bid worth at least \$4bn (2.2bn) from Mexican group Cemex."
Business,"A shocking expose hit the Street last week about one of the best-loved, most all-American companies out there: Fannie Mae, the mortgage and financial services giant."
Business,Australian oil producers #39; stocks such as Woodside Petroleum Ltd. rose after crude oil climbed to a record amid concern that hurricane damage in North America will disrupt supply.
Business,"Hurricane Jeanne knocked out power to 250,000 Brevard County customers, though about 45,000 had electricity restored by Sunday evening, company spokeswoman Kathy Scott said."
Sci/Tech,A RED HAT vice president has slammed Sun for refusing to open source its Java code and hanging on like grim death to its patents. The bone of contention is the April agreement between Sun and Microsoft.
Sports,Vijay Singh won the 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania to push his yearly winnings to more than \$9.45 million and break Tiger Woods #39;s single-season money record.
Sports,"Shanghai: Rubens Barrichello claimed the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix yesterday, with Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher finishing a hard-luck weekend in 12th place, more than a lap behind."
Sports," Eric Gagne zipped one last pitch past Deivi Cruz, then screamed for joy while San Francisco #39;s fans groaned. Gagne knew his two innings of work had resulted in more than just another save."
Sports,"Player of the game: Minnesota QB Daunte Culpepper passed for 248 yards and two TDs, and also ran for a score. Key stat: The Bears had 14 penalties for 101 yards."
Sports,John Lackey fell behind early before Anaheim rallied behind three RBIs from Troy Glaus to beat Oakland 6-2 on Sunday to close within one game of the AL West-leading Athletics with a week to play.
World,"Thailand, rattled by fears a girl passed bird flu to her mother, said Monday it has no evidence there has been human-to-human transmission of the deadly H5N1 virus in the country."
World,"  Thai and international health officials held an emergency meeting on Monday to review a case in which there is a  quot;very remote possibility quot; bird flu was passed from human to human, a senior WHO official said."
World," A senior Israeli defense official harshly threatened Syria on Monday, accusing President Bashar Assad of direct involvement in terrorism, but stopping short of confirming that Israel was responsible for killing a Hamas leader in Damascus."
World," In a cathedral ankle deep in mud and overturned pews, Haitians prayed for 1,500 killed by Tropical Storm Jeanne and gave thanks for their lives  #151; though most lost homes and belongings  #151; while the United Nations rushed in hundreds more peacekeepers to stem looting by gangsters and ordinary citizens of the ravaged city of Gonaives."
World," Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reshuffled his Cabinet on Monday, in hopes of solidifying his power and boosting his ability to carry out reforms."
World," Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro  reshuffled his cabinet Monday to try to boost his popularity  and bolster his ability to implement reforms, but the retention  of several key ministers led some analysts to question whether  he would succeed."
World,Pakistan says al-Qaeda suffers a major blow as the country's most wanted terror suspect is shot dead.
World,US forces are reported to have launched overnight air attacks in Baghdad's Sadr City suburb.
World,Vijay Singh leads from start to finish to win the 84 Lumber Classic  and eclipse Tiger Woods' season earnings record.
World,The trial of a man accused of murdering York backpacker Caroline Stuttle begins in Australia.
World,The Afghan president makes a rare visit to the north just two weeks before the country's first presidential elections.
World,"Opec's president says oil supply is adequate as the price of US light, crude comes within 4 cents of its all-time record."
World," It's a classic pre debate dance, maybe as important as the matchup itself: lower expectations for your candidate's performance and jab the other guy while you're at it. While President Bush and Democrat John Kerry remained secluded half a country apart on Sunday in preparation for their prime time showdown Thursday, representatives for each side employed their own double barreled debate strategy..."
Business,Shares in Contact Energy dumped 13c of their value after the firm #39;s independent directors urged minority holders to not accept the takeover offer by Australian firm Origin Energy.
Business,"  British shipbuilders VT Group (UK:VTG) said Monday it has no plans to acquire BAE Systems (UK:BA) shipbuilding activities, but added it  quot;remains focused... on assisting the UK government "
Sci/Tech,"Long before Richard Branson became the latest billionaire with a reality TV show, before he started his cellphone company, his airline and his record label, he sold music from the Virgin Record Shop on Oxford Street in London."
Sci/Tech,"India #39;s unmanned moon mission -Chandrayan - is expected to take place in 2007-08 as it is progressing smoothly, the country #39;s space agency chief G. MadhavanNair said here Sunday."
Sports,"NOTTINGHAM, England (AFP) - A superb last-minute goal by Nottingham Forest #39;s Jamaican international Marlon King wrapped up a suitable ending here yesterday on a day dedicated to remembering former manager Brian Clough, who died of stomach cancer last "
Sports,"Top seed Serena Williams rallied to claim the China Open yesterday, taking a hard fought 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 win over US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova."
Sports,"Had they beaten Philadelphia, the Lions might feel different about taking a week off this early in the season. Had they gone into October with a 3-0 record, they would have been eager to keep the roll going."
World,"  Haitians surrounded by the destruction from tropical storm Jeanne prayed for the 1,500 dead and gave thanks their lives were spared at church services yesterday while the United Nations rushed more peacekeepers in to stem looting in the "
Sci/Tech,Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group has become the latest company to throw its hat into the online music ring by launching the Virgin Digital service.
World,Israel assassinated a Palestinian militant with a car bomb that exploded after he started his vehicle yesterday. It was Israel #39;s first slaying of a Hamas member on Syrian 
Sports," Steve McNair, the NFL's 2003 co MVP, bruised his sternum Sunday and was admitted to the hospital for the night."
Business, The dollar shuffled in narrow ranges  against the yen on Monday as option related and exporter  selling capped the U.S. currency and traders awaited a key  corporate sentiment survey from the Bank of Japan.
Business,Manchester United says player transfers and a weaker performance on the pitch cut its full-year profits by nearly a third.
Business,"Just three weeks after the first strike, Jeanne on Saturday and Sunday tracked Frances across the state. It reopened some wounds and cut new ones, some of them deeper because of "
Sci/Tech,"Long before Richard Branson dreamed of becoming the latest billionaire with a reality TV show, before he started his cell phone company, his airline and his record label, he sold music from the Virgin Record Shop on Oxford St."
Sci/Tech,The title was really meant to scare you. I bet it brought memories of those zombie films prevalent in the 80s. Dont worry. Your PCs wont suddenly get up in the middle of the night and scare the hell out of you.
Sci/Tech,"A top Red Hat executive has attacked the open-source credentials of its sometime business partner Sun Microsystems. In a Web log posting Thursday, Michael Tiemann, Red Hat #39;s vice president of open-source affairs "
Sci/Tech,Sectors of the Internet world are still buzzing over the release of a Microsoft patent application that appears to claim rights to the underlying method proposed by companies to better determine 
Sports,Rubens Barrichello has sealed second place in the 2004 world drivers championship with an all-the-way success in the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
World,"TOKYO Sept. 27, 2004 - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reshuffled his Cabinet on Monday, in hopes of solidifying his power and boosting his ability to carry out reforms."
World,"Haitians surrounded by the destruction of Hurricane Jeanne prayed for the 1,500 dead during church services yesterday and gave thanks "
World,"Paramilitary police killed a suspected top Al Qaeda operative Sunday in a four-hour gun battle at a house in southern Pakistan. The raid also led to the arrest of two other men, the information minister said."
World,The criticism from members of his own kibbutz marked the first sign of trouble for Yonatan Bassi. Then came the comparisons to Nazis and death threats.
Business,Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index fell for a third day. Origin Energy Ltd. declined after New Zealand #39;s Contact Energy Ltd.
Business,Savvy consumers should skip over the bold print for 0-percent introductory rates for credit cards and head straight to the penalty box.
Business,"Investors approved a merger between the three Deutsche property trusts to form a \$3 billion group, in one of the latest examples of consolidation in the listed property sector."
Sci/Tech,"As many as 18 million Hotmail subscribers will be weaned Monday from a free service that lets them export e-mail to another mail client, under Microsoft MSN #39;s new spam-fighting plan."
Sci/Tech,"KUALA LUMPUR: Organisations around the world are not protecting their information sufficiently against increasingly more potent threats, a new survey by Ernst  amp; Young has found."
Sports,"China #39;s fastest driver, Rubens Barrichello, would rather rent a bed on the main straight of the Formula One track than commute to a Shanghai hotel every day."
World,"In Monday #39;s European papers, Swiss voters #39; rejection of proposals to loosen its tough citizenship rules is met with disappointment."
Sci/Tech," Azy and Indah are heading to school this week  #151; a unique experience for two clever orangutans whose classroom will eventually encompass more than 200 acres of lowlands, river forest and lakes."
Business,"Ingram Micro Inc. (IM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest computer products distributor, on Monday said it would acquire Australia-based Tech Pacific for \$493 million in cash, including debt."
Business,"Ingram Micro Inc, the world #39;s biggest distributor of computers and related parts, said it has agreed to buy Sydney-based Tech Pacific for A\$700 million (\$493 million) to expand in Asia Pacific."
Business,"The global economy is healthy and no major financial crises loom. Yet finance ministers meeting this week must confront uncertainties about the fight against terrorism, rising interest rates and volatile oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"New York, September 27: Printer and PC maker Hewlett-Packard Co will stop offering desktop workstations based on Intel Corp #39;s Itanium microprocessor, The Wall Street Journal reported on its online edition."
Sci/Tech,"PAAIN - Routinely adding folic acid to foods like flour and pasta would significantly reduce the number of babies born with birth defects such as spina bifida, research showed."
Sports,"Pennsylvania, Sep 27 - World number one Vijay Singh recorded his eighth victory of the season, winning the 84 Lumber Classic in Farmington, Pennsylvania, USA on Sunday by one stroke from Stewart Cink."
Sports,"Farmington, Pennsylvania - Vijay Singh shot a three-under par 69 to win the \$4.2m PGA event on Sunday and capture his eighth title of 2004."
Sports,"Teenager Rafael Nadal led Spain into the Davis Cup final on Sunday, but then admitted he may face a bit-part role in December #39;s title clash with the United States."
Sports,"Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck: Completed 21 of 30 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, good for a 117.9 quarterback rating. At one point, he completed seven passes in a row."
Sports,"THE SUN: Wayne Rooney has got Europe running scared for his Champions League debut on Tuesday night. That is the view of Dutch ace Pierre van Hooijdonk, who will face the pair with Fenerbahce."
Sports, It was a year and 12 days since the Seahawks last held an opponent scoreless in a game. The last time the 49ers were held scoreless in a game was in 1977: Jimmy Carter was in office and David Krieg 
Sports,Brett Favre and a sea of green spilled into town Sunday afternoon and made their presence known at the Indianapolis Colts home opener.
Sports,Michael Robinson and Penn State assistant coach Bill Kenney returned to State College on Sunday after Robinson was held overnight at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics following Penn State #39;s 16-3 loss to the Badgers.
Sports,"Jon Gruden, Tim Brown, Charlie Garner and the rest of the Tampa Bay Raider-neers returned to the Black Hole for the first time Sunday as visitors and the locals made sure they felt at home, delivering a true Silver- and-Black welcome: expletives, middle "
World,"Pakistan Times Staff Reporter / PT Monitoring Desk. NAWABSHAH: A suspected top al-Qaeda oper ative, Amjad Hussain Farooqi has been killed in a raid in southern Pakistan."
World,A New York fireman involved in the rescue effort following the September 11 attacks on the Twin Towers was among passengers on a plane diverted to London after a bomb alert.
World,"A former inmate at the US prison camp at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, who reportedly returned to Afghanistan to rejoin the Taliban as a key commander was killed in a raid by "
World,"was killed in a clash in the small southern city of Nawabshah, 130 km (80 miles) northeast of Karachi on Sunday. he was accompanying Musharraf on an official visit."
World,TURKEYS parliament met in emergency session yesterday to approve an urgent package of reforms expected to boost the countrys chances of starting membership talks with the European Union.
World,"Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired a home-made rocket at a house in an Israeli town today, Israeli rescue services said, but no serious injuries were reported."
Business,Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index fell for a third day. Origin Energy Ltd. declined after New Zealand #39;s Contact Energy Ltd.
Business,"At first glance, it might seem as if software company Computer Associates International Inc. has cleaned up its act. Yes, its former CEO and another top executive were indicted last "
Business,"Q: In a recent column, a reader bemoaned the fact he had placed all his retirement money in the Vanguard 500 Index mutual fund on your  quot;advice."
Business, You #39;ve arrived at your travel destination only to find that your luggage has not. Certain actions can make a big difference in how quickly your bag is recovered or in what kind of reimbursement you #39;ll receive if it #39;s lost.
Business,"Britain #39;s major naval shipbuilders have discussed merging their operations into a single joint venture, two newspapers have reported."
Business,Distribution giant Ingram Micro Inc has acquired Australia #39;s largest IT distributor Tech Pacific in a \$700 million (US\$493 million) cash deal.
Business,"Aiming to please  quot;texting-crazed quot; young Americans, AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. is today launching a hand-held device called Ogo that lets people send unlimited "
Sports,Glen Johnson was supposed to leave the ring without the IBF light heavyweight championship belt he #39;d taken to Memphis. Not too many people doubted that.
Sports,"The upstart Detroit Lions, heady with the success of their 2-0 start, were hoping to make a statement about where they stand on their personal road to improvement from being a team that #39;s "
Sports,"  Once again, the Seattle Seahawks won with their dominant defense. This time, they ended an NFL record streak. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 254 yards with two TDs, Shaun Alexander scored three TDs and "
World,"Kidnappers holding a British hostage in Iraq have put Britain in a very difficult position through their effective use of the media, Prime Minister Tony Blair conceded in an interview with a Sunday newspaper."
World,Some of India's top musicians are due to perform at a celebration to mark the 350th anniversary of the Taj Mahal.
World,"  The US military announced yesterday that it had arrested a top Iraqi National Guard commander in Tikrit, accusing him of working with the insurgency. It was the most serious publicized confirmation so far that the growing resistance movement, which US officials admitted yesterday is fanning out from bases in Fallujah and Baghdad, has infiltrated the top echelons of ..."
World,  The criticism from members of his own kibbutz marked the first sign of trouble for Yonatan Bassi. Then came the comparisons to Nazis and death threats.
World,"  A former inmate at the US prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who returned to Afghanistan to rejoin the Taliban as a key commander, was killed with two other militiamen in a raid by Afghan security forces, two senior officials said yesterday."
Business,"Gordon Brown will try to focus Labour's conference on the economy, after delegates forced a vote on Iraq."
Business,"Abigail R. Safran was taken for more than \$5,000 earlier this year in what appears to be a burgeoning scam involving counterfeit cashier's checks, but the Northeastern University student is balking at paying back the money because she says her bank bears some of the responsibility."
Business,"Embracing a new gadget indubitably means parting with some hard earned dinero. But eMachines, purchased by Gateway Inc. , is offering next-generation technology at this-generation prices."
Business,"How big is your key ring? There are the house keys, of course, and the car keys and the little fob for unlocking the doors from 30 feet away. And now there's this new blue thingamajig for logging onto the America Online Internet service. You don't have to use it, but it's not a bad idea, if you want to ..."
Business,"  As larger US airlines suffer growing losses, low cost carriers, previously thought to be invincible, are not far behind, industry experts say, due to soaring jet fuel prices, low air fares, and more competition."
Business,"David Gergen , director of the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government , was an adviser to four US presidents: Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Clinton. He is editor-at-large at U.S. News  amp; World Report and a political analyst. Gergen, whose center helps develop future leaders, talked to Boston Globe staff reporter Diane E. Lewis ..."
Business,"Manchester United, the world #39;s richest football club, has posted lower annual profits after reinvesting the proceeds of selling England star David Beckham, and says lower media revenues will hit profits this year."
Business,"Oil prices have pushed above \$49 a barrel, approaching record levels as worries about the stability of supplies from Iraq, Nigeria and Russia compound concerns over low fuel stocks ahead of winter."
Business,Tokyo stocks fell for a seventh straight session Monday amid concerns about rising oil prices. The dollar was flat against the Japanese yen.
Sports,"DOVER, Del.  The day belonged to Ryan Newman, but not even his dominating performance could shake up anything in the drive for NASCAR #39;s Nextel Cup."
World," Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi appointed Nobutaka Machimura to succeed Yoriko Kawaguchi as foreign minister in a cabinet reshuffle Monday, while retaining Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda and Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki."
Sports,"On Ashley Lelie #39;s game-altering, 33-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter Sunday, the Denver Broncos wide receiver was supposed to run a post pattern but was prevented "
World,The chorus of pleas for hostage Ken Bigley #39;s freedom have yet again been met with deafening silence as the Briton #39;s kidnap ordeal in Iraq enters its 11th day.
Sci/Tech,"Environmentalists say they can return a 7,000-acre farm to its natural state as a thriving wetland by allowing it to flood."
Sports,"Vijay Singhs sensational, record-breaking year continued at the weekend when he won the 84 Lumber Classic at the Mystic Rock course in Pennsylvania, his eighth win of the 2004 US PGA Tour season."
Sports,"Peyton Manning and Brett Favre threw touchdown pass after touchdown pass, moving the ball as if the defenses were little more than speed bumps."
World,"  The brother of Kenneth Bigley, a Briton held hostage in Iraq, said yesterday he had been told the captive was still alive, a contention echoed by the leader of a London based Islamic centre."
World,"Top Al Qaeda terrorist Amjad Farooqi was killed in a shootout with security forces in Nawabshah, about 200 km northeast from Karachi on Sunday, report agencies."
World," Israel was responsible for a car bomb that killed a top Hamas leader in Syria yesterday, Israeli security sources acknowledged, in an escalation in Israel #39;s battle against the Islamic militant group."
Sports,"They came in their thousands, many in replicas of that tatty, old green sweatshirt, to mourn the passing of the man who, for 18 years, made the name Nottingham Forest synonymous with success."
Sports,ARSENAL fear the defence of their Premiership crown is being threatened by bullying tactics from their opponents. The Gunners stretched their unbeaten run to 47 as they overcame a tough 
World,"The ruling Labor Party opened its annual meeting yesterday with elections looming next year, the opposition gaining favor in polls and Prime Minister Tony Blair eager to head off a rebuke over Iraq from his party #39;s left wing."
Sci/Tech, Adobe Systems Inc. plans to introduce a new format for digital photos on Monday in an attempt to create an industry public standard to make the archiving and editing process compatible across all types of cameras and photo software.
Sci/Tech, The Ogo gadget is ready to go for e mail and IM happy consumers and teens.
Sci/Tech," HP is working with specialists BearingPoint and OATSystems on RFID for Wal Mart compliance and other retail implementation. Meanwhile, the major IBM competitor is building ""domain knowledge"" about RFID in manufacturing."
World, A car bomb killed three members of the Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Mosul and insurgents fired mortar bombs at a police academy in eastern Baghdad Monday.
World," ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - South African President  Thabo Mbeki said Monday he had reached agreement with all sides  in Ivory Coast's conflict on measures which should speed up  implementation of a French-brokered peace accord."
World," The next president's most enduring legacy may be in an area little mentioned in the campaign so far: the federal courts, where rulings on such hot button issues as abortion, gay marriage and the death penalty could have lasting impact."
Business,"(09/27/04)-- Crude oil prices are on the rise again, this time because of supply fears. In early trading Monday, a price spike nudged a barrel to within four cents of the all-time high of \$49."
Business,"Ever since Enron collapsed, a seemingly endless parade of America #39;s largest companies have been caught manipulating their numbers, more than a few of them criminally."
Business,Two former Computer Associates executives pleaded not guilty last week to charges involving a multi-billion dollar accounting scandal.
Business,"On the eve of a crucial hearing in its European antitrust case, Microsoft #39;s chief lawyer still hopes the case can be settled. That #39;s one of several paths that Brad Smith is taking to get Microsoft through "
Sci/Tech,"  Internet software developer Commerce One Inc. on Friday said it laid off about 61 percent of its staff to conserve cash ahead of plans to close down its business, sending its stock plunging during morning trading."
Sports,"Whether Donovan McNabb is eluding 300-pound linemen in a stadium or dragging designer luggage away from it, he is the picture of cool."
Sports,Stefan Koubek ended Britain #39;s hopes of promotion to the Davis Cup World Group when he beat Greg Rusedski 7-6 6-4 7-5 in the decisive fifth rubber on Sunday to hand Austria a 3-2 win in their playoff tie at Portschach.
Sports,"The Kansas City Chiefs were 2 yards away from taking a double-digit lead against Houston, hoping to avoid their first 0-3 start in 24 years."
Sports," BOSTON  #x2014; If the Yankees don't win the World Series, you can blame it on Kevin Brown's immaturity and lack of respect for his teammates."
World,"Agra, Sep 27. (PTI):A kite festival today began on the banks of the Yamuna river behind the Taj Mahal as a prelude to the 350th anniversary celebrations of the world-famous monument opening this evening."
Sports,Leave it to the greatest rivalry in sports to nearly turn a lovefest into an alley fight.
Sports,"When the afternoon ends with Felix Escalona and Dioner Navarro and Andy Phillips stepping into the batter's box for the Yankees and Adam Hyzdu and Ricky Gutierrez doing the same for the Red Sox, it's understood that this game will not gather much dust before it's expunged from memory. Except, of course, for the sweet moment when sore-kneed Ellis Burks, ..."
Sports,"Troy Glaus drove in three runs to back a strong outing by John Lackey, and the Angels beat Oakland, 6-2, last night in Anaheim, Calif., to pull within one game of the West-leading A's with a week to play."
Sports,"  With the way Kurt Warner and Michael Strahan played, the New York Giants never had to worry about a letdown against the injury ravaged Cleveland Browns."
Sports,The hottest team in football? You'd have to have your helmet on backward not to recognize the folks in Foxborough as they stand on the threshold of history. But take a peek south. You just might notice a couple of former laughingstocks who are no longer Sunday punchlines.
Sports,  Peyton Manning and Brett Favre threw nine touchdown passes between them and weren't even the heroes.
Sports,"LINCOLN -- At the moment, Walter McCarty has his sizable hands full. He's holding 15-month-old Gabrielle, plus a baggie full of Cheerios and an Elmo book for her, and a grape soda for himself. The doorbell rings. It's the contractor, wanting a vehicle moved from the driveway. There's a backhoe digging a pool, and another one tunneling 4 feet into ..."
Sports,"For all the mistakes and squandered scoring chances by Boston College in Saturday's 17-14 loss at Wake Forest, coach Tom O'Brien was not prepared yesterday to say his Eagles beat themselves in their nonconference game against their future Atlantic Coast Conference rival."
Sports,"The trouble with a good, or perhaps great, college football team is the competition, or the lack of it. Take No. 1 Southern California, for example."
Sports,"James Atkins knows his players, in some cases a little too well. Atkins is a detective in the Chelsea police department and in charge of the gang unit. He's also the head football coach at Chelsea High and if you're looking for the most pleasant surprise of the 2004 season, look no farther than 299 Everett Avenue."
Sports,Manchester United have announced a fall in pre-tax profits to 27.9million for the financial year ending July 31. Profits were down from 39.
Sports,"The rookie overcame a slow start, remnants of Hurricane Jeanne and the Miami Dolphins #39; blitzing defense to help the Pittsburgh Steelers win 13-3 Sunday night."
Sports,"Manchester United, the world #39;s biggest soccer club, said revenue from broadcasting, a third of its total income, may plunge 25 percent next year as the team earns less from televised games in England and Europe."
World,TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has picked a key reformer to push through the controversial privatisation of the postal services in a cabinet reshuffle that also saw a change of foreign minister.
World,British Police say there was no threat to a Greek airliner that was forced to make an emergency landing in London after a bomb threat.
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, whose approval rating slumped because of his support for the Iraq war, may win an unprecedented third term as voters give him credit for an expanding economy and falling unemployment, polls show."
World, Thai officials on Monday confirmed that a woman had caught bird flu but played down fears of the first case of human to human transmission of the deadly virus following the deaths of two relatives.
World,"The death toll caused by devastating floods in Haiti has climbed to over 1,600 people. Another 800 remain missing. Hurricane Jeanne is the latest tragedy to hit Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas."
Business,"RMC Group, the world #39;s largest maker of ready-mixed concrete, today accepted a 2.3bn takeover bid from Mexico #39;s Cemex, the world #39;s third-largest cement maker."
Business,"The Australian share market has started the week a little in the red as high crude oil prices prompted investor caution. The All Ordinaries slipped almost three points to 3,632."
Business,"Michael Kopper, the first of three former Enron executives who have pleaded guilty and are expected to testify in the ongoing Enron criminal trial, is scheduled to take the stand this morning."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Digital, the online arm of the Virgin Group, will launch an online music service Monday aimed at replicating on the Net the success of its offline chain of retail music stores."
Sci/Tech,"GIANT SEMI foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) warned that while business is steady, its customers are dealing with rising levels of stock."
Sci/Tech,"India #39;s unmanned moon mission -Chandrayan - is expected to take place in 2007-08 as it is progressing smoothly, the country #39;s space agency chief G. Madhavan Nair said Sunday in New Delhi."
Sports,"The end zone must be a very scary place, with skeletons and spikes, where dark, shadowy figures with painted faces lurk. It has been a black hole, all right "
World,"Canberra, Australia - The opposition Labour Party on Monday accused Prime Minister John Howard of spending  quot;like a drunken sailor quot; to woo voters ahead of next month #39;s election in which he will seek a fourth three-year term."
World,Local election results in Germany #39;s most populous state indicate another setback for Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder - but the decline has slowed.
Sci/Tech,"Technology India  gt; Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Sep 26 : Work on designing country #39;s ambitious unmanned lunar mission  #39;Chandrayan #39; was over, ISRO Chairman Madhavan Nair said here today."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello #39;s start-to-finish win - holding off the double challenge of young guns Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen - enthralled genuine sports fans and undoubtedly had the marketing men rubbing their hands as the sport sunk its claws into China #39;s 
Sports,Two goals in four minutes from Ukranian striker Andriy Shevchenko gave AC Milan a 2-1 win away to Lazio and kick-started the Italian champions #39; title defence.
Sci/Tech, A source says Europe's antitrust watchdog has had a change of heart on the deal following the U.S. DOJ's loss on the case in court.
World,"President APJ Abdul Kalam and Congress President Sonia Gandhi have wished Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 72nd birthday, which he celebrated mid-air on way to Geneva from New York."
World,"Darfur rebels have killed two policemen at a displaced persons #39; camp in Sudan #39;s troubled western province, violating a ceasefire agreement, the interior ministry charged on Sunday."
World,"The Communist Party of China (CPC) Sunday published a major policy document on enhancing the Party #39;s governance capability, stressing it is  quot;a major strategic subject with a bearing on the success of China #39;s socialist cause, the future and destiny of the "
Business,"Tokyo #39;s Nikkei edged down 0.33 percent Monday, falling for a seventh straight session in its longest losing streak since December 2002 as worries about oil prices and weaker business sentiment plagued the market."
Business," Ronin Property Group (RPH.AU), the target of aA $1.3 billion takeover bid by Multiplex Group (MXGCA.AU), said Monday it has received an approach from a third party."
Sci/Tech,Virgin becomes one of the first major music retailers to enter an increasingly crowded online music market.
Sci/Tech,Customers of HFC bank are furious after an e-mail error revealed their personal details to thousands of other people.
World," Amjad Hussain Farooqi, who was shot dead by security forces on Sunday, was one Pakistan's most wanted men, a cohort of Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a key link between al Qaeda and local Pakistani militants."
World, An Australian man threw a young British tourist to her death from a bridge after robbing her for drug money.
World, Britain and Israel on Monday held out  the prospect of a Middle East peace conference in London after  the Palestinians elect a successor to Yasser Arafat on Jan. 9.
World," Afghanistan's presidential election will  be held on time, President Hamid Karzai said on Monday, despite  rival candidates' fears the lack of security was hampering  their campaigns and undermining voting legitimacy."
World, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi  reshuffled his cabinet Monday to boost his popularity and give  impetus to reform    especially postal reform    but the mix of  familiar faces with unknowns raised doubts about whether he  would achieve those goals.
World,Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson announces an agreement to secure the first commercial flights into space.
Sci/Tech,Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson announces plans to secure the first commercial flights into space.
World,Mediators welcome the return of a Somali warlord to the peace process in neighbouring Kenya.
World,Pakistan say they will tour India in February 2005 to play three Tests and five one-day internationals.
World,"Mexican group Cemex makes a 2.3bn (\$4.1bn) offer for UK-based RMC, the world's biggest supplier of ready-mixed concrete."
World,"Chiller The Forgotten  tops the US box office chart, with UK zombie movie Shaun of the Dead at number seven."
World,A previously unknown story and a letter ascribed to Ernest Hemingway have caused a dispute between those who want to see them published and those who don't.
Business,"US light crude climbed to \$49.36 a barrel, up 48 cents and just four cents below the record high set in late August at \$49.40. In London, Brent crude oil futures in surged to a new peak of \$45."
Business,Credit cards issuers may face penalty from the regulators as credit cards solicitation is not as reliable as they are said. Consumers sometimes are not given the whole information about the possibly imposed 
Business,A company owned by the Chinese government has entered talks to buy Noranda Inc. in a deal that would shake up the Canadian mining industry.
Business,"Russia #39;s government will take an active role in managing industry as it seeks to curb inflation and open markets to attract investment, Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said."
Sci/Tech,Intel #39;s biggest customer for its Itanium processor is to stop building workstations built around the chip according to the online edition of the Wall Street Journal.
Sci/Tech,"Texas A amp;M University couldn #39;t give away a fleet of 20-year-old buses, so it sold them - on eBay. With starting bids of \$500 each, three buses went online for a weeklong auction."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin has become the latest company to launch an online music download service, but UK music fans will have to wait before they can give it a try."
Sci/Tech,"Tom Harris is owner of 24/7 Auctions, an Internet auction consignment store in Vista. It #39;s a growing field. In June, AuctionDrop said it plans to offer a similar service at UPS Stores #39; 3,400 US retail locations, including 50 in San Diego County."
Sports,Free safety Marcus Coleman expected to be chasing All-Pro running back Priest Holmes around on the field Sunday. Coleman returned an interception a franchise-record 102 
World, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s Social Democrat Party (SPD) have seized on regional elections in the nation #39;s biggest state as a sign of a turnaround in the party #39;s political fortunes.
World,"BEIJING: China #39;s ruling Communist Party has issued a lengthy policy paper on way to reverse its waning popular support, citing corruption and  quot;hostile forces quot; as issues that could end its 55-year grip on power."
World,"BRIGHTON, England Top aides to British Prime Minister Tony Blair are urging his party not to let the war in Iraq derail their annual convention and election hopes."
Business,"Australian stocks rose for the first day in three, paced by oil producers such as Woodside Petroleum Ltd. after crude oil climbed to a record amid concern that hurricane damage in North America will disrupt supply."
Business,"TORONTO : China Minmetals Corp has entered into exclusive talks to acquire mining group Noranda, the Canadian firm announced. Noranda said that after a special committee review of  quot;a number of proposals from "
Sports,ROY JONES Junior #39;s career looks over after he suffered a shattering ninth round knock-out against Glen Johnson in Memphis. Johnson retained his IBF light heavyweight title and left Jones 
Business, The dollar rose to a six week high  against the yen on Monday as the Japanese currency was ground  down by a weak stock market and oil prices pushing back toward  record highs.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei edged down 0.33 percent  Monday, falling for a seventh straight session in its longest  losing streak since December 2002 as worries about oil prices  and weaker business sentiment plagued the market."
Business,"The Office of Fair Trading takes legal action against a Belgian mail-order firm, using new cross-border powers for the first time."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing biotechnology companies as part of a wider effort to ensure that companies don't mislead investors by covering up negative results of clinical trials.
Sci/Tech,A REPORT last week said that Microsoft will not build the latest security features in Windows XP browser and expects customers to upgrade to the OS from previous software to gain prophylactic protection.
Sci/Tech,Researchers who believe psychedelic drugs like ecstasy and mushrooms can help people with mental disorders are slowly getting federal agencies on board. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,"Long before President Bush ever put 'hydrogen' and 'economy' together in a sentence, a group of students at the University of California, Los Angeles, were revving the engine on their hydrogen-powered Gremlin. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,"You might not be able to morph your wallpaper just yet, but digital ink is already threatening to make big changes in the way we experience advertising. By Rachel Metz."
Sci/Tech,"Fable succeeds as a plain-ol' fantasy action game where you kill things to buy stuff to kill bigger things. But given the expectations that preceeded it, the game is ultimately disappointing. Lore Sjberg reviews Fable."
Sci/Tech,"Anywhere Books sets up digital bookmobiles in developing countries like Uganda, Ghana and Macedonia. The souped-up vans can print and bind books on the spot, and children get the fresh-made publications for free. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"In the name of homeland security, a little known branch of the Defense Department -- the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or America's spy imagery agency -- is keeping a close eye on the United States."
Sci/Tech,"Both sides of the political spectrum twist the truth in their media briefs, according to a website that's tracking the spin. The system of half truths make it hard for ordinary folks to become informed."
Sci/Tech,A new Chinese news service launched by Google displays no results from websites banned by China's officials. The search engine that promises to do no evil says why include links that come up empty? anti-censorship advocates are watching.
Business,"Despite perceptions to the contrary, index mutual funds really aren #39;t all alike. They don #39;t all invest in the same stocks or bonds, and they certainly don #39;t all come with the same low expenses."
Sci/Tech," British airline magnate Richard Branson announced a plan on Monday for the world #39;s first commercial space flights, saying  quot;thousands quot; of fee paying astronauts could be sent into orbit in the near future."
Sports,This is why manager Terry Francona never did tighten the reins on the free spirits in the Red Sox clubhouse. Free spirits can bounce back with the best of them.
Sports,"touchdown. QB Kurt Warner (13) passed 16 yards to WR Amani Toomer (81), setting up this first-and-10 situation from the Giants #39; 45 with 9:45 left in the first quarter."
World,During last week four Israelis were killed by Palestinians. The Israel response developed into new air attack in a refugee camp. Israeli military forces say Palestinians use the Gaza refugee camp to organize attacks against Jewish settlements.
Sci/Tech,British entrepreneur Richard Branson said Monday that his Virgin company plans to launch commercial space flights over the next few years.
Sports,"The defending AFC North champs found their stride Sunday, and it had a lot to do with the broad-shouldered back who leaves tacklers wide-eyed and empty-handed."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 27 (newratings.com) - Mexican cement giant, Cemex SA (CX.NYS), has agreed to buy RMC Group Plc, a leading British ready-mix concrete company, in a deal valued at about \$5."
Business, Microsoft Corporation said on Monday it is ready to put a stripped down version of Windows on the market if ordered to do so by a European court.
Business,"Apax Partners Worldwide LLP and Cinven Ltd. agreed to buy VNU NV #39;s directories unit for 2.1 billion euros (\$2.6 billion), betting they can repeat Apax #39;s past success in buying and selling yellow pages assets."
Business,Tokyo stocks slid for a seventh straight session Monday to a five-and-a-half week low due to concerns about rising oil prices. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.
Business,"NEW YORK: AT amp;T Wireless Services launches a mobile e-mail and messaging device without voice service on Monday, aiming to use a low price to tempt young consumers."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Group Ltd., owned by billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, said it formed a company called Virgin Galactic to offer commercial space flights starting in 2007."
Sci/Tech,"Hewlett Packard Co quietly withdrew its Itanium-based workstation line from marketing on September 1, and spent last Friday trying to do damage control with the IT press as the word got out."
Sci/Tech,speed data network being built by the Government to link academic and research institutions is unlikely to take traffic away from Telecom and the other mainstream telcos because of tough rules that will govern its use.
Sci/Tech,Red Hat Inc vice president for open source affairs Michael Tiemann has come-out in favor of open sourcing Java to cultivate innovation and help defend against Microsoft Corp #39;s .
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson is clearly excited over the prospect of Wayne Rooney making his debut for Manchester United Football Club. The England international is yet to play for the Reds since his 26million transfer 
Sports,"Offense: F Ken Dorsey played like the seventh-round, second-year quarterback he is. His arm strength, accuracy and even the thing he does best -- decision making --."
World,"Iraqi hospital sources and witnesses say US forces carried out overnight airstrikes in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City neighborhood, killing at least two people and wounding more than 40 others."
World,"Paul Bigley, brother of Kenneth Bigley who is being held hostage by militants in Iraq, called on British Prime Minister Tony Blair Monday to step up efforts to win the release "
World,"A 53-year old Palestinian, identified as Saeed Almadhoun, 53, of the Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, was shot dead on Monday morning after being hit with a live bullet."
World,"Thailand, rattled by fears a girl passed bird flu to her mother, said Monday it has no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the deadly H5N1 virus in the country."
World,"Saudi security forces, battling a wave of terrorist attacks in the country, have clashed with a group of gunmen in the capital, Riyadh."
Business,"Mexican Cemex, being the third largest cement maker in the world, agreed to buy its British competitor - RMC Group - for \$5.8 billion, as well as their debts in order to expand their activity on the building materials market of the USA and Europe."
Business,Oil prices today hit a new high amid fears over low fuel stocks as winter approaches and renewed concern about the security of supplies.
Business,"NEW YORK, September 27 (newratings.com) - Ingram Micro Inc (IM.NYS) has reached a definitive agreement to buy Tech Pacific, an Australian IT product distributor, for about \$493 million in cash, including debt assumptions."
Business,"THE HEAD LAWYER at Microsoft has said that if the European Union insists it tweaks Windows to comply with its anti-trust ruling, it will be able to comply."
Business,"Dubbed Digital NeGative (DNG) format, Adobe #39;s proposal would not supersede the JPEG format used by almost all digicams these days, but the native formats such cameras offer users who want maximum, image fidelity."
Sci/Tech,British entrepreneur Richard Branson said Monday that his Virgin company plans to launch commercial space flights over the next few years.
Sci/Tech,"ong before Sir Richard Branson dreamed of becoming the latest billionaire with a reality TV show, before he started his cellphone company, his airline and his record label, he sold music from "
Sci/Tech,Hewlett Packard has decided to discontinue offering desktop workstations based on Intel #39;s Itanium microprocessor as its customers prefer the extended 64-bit approach.
Sci/Tech,Internet services and security company VeriSign is unveiling a new token it hopes will replace passwords for gaining access to corporate computers.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a market that could use a shake-up. Backup and recovery still can be too expensive and complex for many small and midsize companies that rely on Windows, but the software is vital to their businesses."
Sports,"Singh grabbed the first-round lead with a tournament-low 8-under par 64, and although he had company a few times, never stepped down from his perch in winning the 84 Lumber "
Sports," If this was a yardstick game, the kind a team measures itself by, then the Detroit Lions need some more of them. There were more than 36 inches of separation between the Lions and the Philadelphia "
Sports,Five judges of India #39;s top court will hear a petition by Zee Telefilms Ltd. on Tuesday contesting the cancellation of a \$308-million contract for the rights to broadcast Indian cricket matches on television.
World,DELEGATES gathered in Brighton this week for what will almost certainly be Labour #39;s last annual conference before the general election.
Sci/Tech,"The Loch Rannoch oil tanker isn #39;t exactly the place you #39;d expect to find cutting-edge computer technology. But the 850,000-ton ship owned by British Petroleum is home to an experiment in preventing critical breakdowns before they happen."
Sci/Tech," quot;It is easy for a CEO to say security is important, quot; says Ernst  amp; Young partner Kent Kaufield.  quot;But in actuality, I think they view it much like purchasing insurance --something that is good "
Business," Wall Street was expected to open lower  on Monday weighed down by worries that Americans will feel the  pinch of steeper energy costs, and Boston Scientific Corp  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BSX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BSX.N</A> may dip on news of a product recall."
World," JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Militants stormed the  heavily fortified U.S. consulate in Jeddah in a brazen raid  Monday and 12 people died in gunbattles before security forces  regained control."
Business,"At least five workers die as a site under construction at Dubai airport collapses, trapping workers."
Business,"Brent crude sets intraday mark in London, US crude comes close as supply concerns plague market. LONDON (Reuters) - London oil prices hit record highs on Monday as worries about the stability of supplies from "
Business,"Vodafone says it expects to cut costs by 2.5 billion pounds per year by March 2008, and has reiterated its guidance for this financial year."
Business,"Dutch publishing group VNU is to sell its directories business, including the Golden Pages in Ireland, to venture capital groups Apax and Cinven for just over 2 billion."
Business,"MOSCOW. Sept 27 (Interfax) - A whole set of laws on financial markets regulation will be drafted in the coming months, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said at the investment conference organized by Brunswick UBS."
Business," Sep 27 2004   Days after Fannie Mae #39;s federal regulator released a highly critical report on the mortgage giant #39;s accounting practices, observers say top management may not survive the fallout."
Sci/Tech,"HEN CHECKING into a hotel room for the first time, how many times have you been frozen by the air conditioner the last occupant left on full blast?"
World,"Hundreds of schoolchildren have gathered outside India #39;s Taj Mahal, releasing heart-shaped balloons and setting free white pigeons to mark the 350th birthday of the world #39;s most famous monument of love."
Business,Source: Mortgage financer may be forced to keep up to \$31B on hand while it fixes accounting woes. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Embattled mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae was close to a deal with regulators late 
World,"KARACHI, Pakistan Pakistani authorities are putting the city of Karachi on  quot;red alert, quot; for an al-Qaida strike after its forces killed a top terror suspect."
World,BERLIN : Germany #39;s two main political parties wound up the losers in local elections at the weekend but Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s Social Democrats (SPD) have taken heart by avoiding a new rout.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Sun Microsystems last week issued a progress report on the technical truce the companies called this year but gave little indication of what specific fixes they would devise to address customers #39; problems.
World," The Basque separatist group ETA set off  bombs in cities across Spain Monday, slightly wounding five  people and escalating their renewed fight for independence on  the day Spaniards celebrate unity."
World," Thousands of civilians have fled their homes after clashes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Friday, but it was unclear who was behind the violence."
Sci/Tech," Lexmark International is shipping new color laser printers with faster speeds, enhanced media handling capabilities and cost saving features."
Sci/Tech, The number of enterprises migrating from Windows to Linux is a growing concern for Microsoft. But it's not a one way street. Some companies #151;unhappy with their open source experience #151;are making the switch back to Windows.
World," The militant Palestinian group Hamas said Monday an Arab country might have helped Israel assassinate one of its leaders in Damascus, an act it called ""treason."""
World," A large wall in a building under construction at Dubai airport collapsed Monday, killing more than eight people and injuring many more, a contractor said."
World," Seven helicopter gunships skirted the steep mountainsides, then quickly descended on a cocaine lab, marked by a smoke grenade thrown by one of the raiders. As the heavily armed anti narcotics police jumped from the hovering craft, accompanied by an informant wearing a ski mask, peasants who worked the coca fields and in the complex scampered away."
World, Egypt's telecom group Orascom said it was imposing a news blackout to ensure the safety of two kidnapped engineers held hostage in Iraq.
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation #39;s No. 2 electronics retailer, reported Monday that same-store sales declined 4.3 percent in the third quarter, largely because of weak sales of music and movie software."
Sci/Tech,DigitalNet Holdings Inc. of Herndon will provide fingerprint identification services to the Homeland Security Department under a new \$25 million contract.
Sci/Tech,Flying the first commercial test pilot into space three months ago was more than a feat of entrepreneurial engineering. SpaceShipOne's maiden flight just beyond the edge of the atmosphere also required a little bureaucratic ingenuity from Patricia Grace Smith and her staff at the Federal Aviation Administration.
World," A car bomb killed three Iraqi National  Guards in Mosul and rebels mortared a police academy in Baghdad  Monday, underscoring a warning by Secretary of State Colin  Powell that Iraq's insurgency was worsening."
World," At least five workers were killed and an  unspecified number injured Monday when part of the ceiling of a  building under construction at Dubai airport collapsed,  officials said."
World,"Flawed voting arrangements may cause another election debacle in Florida, warns ex-US President Jimmy Carter."
World,"At least four workers die as a site under construction at Dubai airport collapses, trapping workers."
World,"The Israeli army pours into the West Bank city of Jenin, sparking firefights with Palestinians."
World,"Five countries which received vCJD-risk blood plasma products should be named to stop the disease spreading, campaigners say."
World," Azy and Indah are heading to school this week   a unique experience for two clever orangutans whose classroom will eventually encompass more than 200 acres of lowlands, river forest and lakes. On Tuesday, the inquisitive primates will become the first residents of the Great Ape Trust of Iowa..."
Sci/Tech,"Solar Data Centers, a Web-hosting company, plans to power its servers on electricity generated by solar panels."
Business,US software giant Microsoft said Monday it will abide by whatever ruling is handed down by a European appeal court hearing due this week against an EU condemnation for abusing its market dominance.
Sports," Oakland, Anaheim and Texas are still battling with a week to go for what is likely to be the final spot in the AL playoffs. With Minnesota having clinched its third consecutive AL Central title, the New York Yankees heading toward a seventh straight first place finish in the AL East and Boston comfortably ahead in the wild card race, the West figures to attract the most interest in the final week of the regular season."
Sports," What a great day to play pitch and catch, NFL style. Peyton Manning and Brett Favre looked like a pair of schoolyard slingers Sunday in Indianapolis' 45 31 victory over Green Bay. Donovan McNabb, Daunte Culpepper, Aaron Brooks and Marc Bulger all threw for more than 300 yards."
Sci/Tech,"AS SUSPECTED, VIRGIN DIGITAL is to be launched today and Sir Richard Branson, the overseer of the Virgin group, said it will include over a million tracks and compatibility with 50 plus portable gizmos."
Sports,That question now faces Roy Jones Jr. after being knocked out in the ninth round on Saturday night by Glen Johnson in a fight for Johnson #39;s IBF light-heavyweight title.
Sports,A perfect indicator of how much respect the new-look Philadelphia Eagles offense commands these days was provided by the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of the Eagles #39; 30-13 win Sunday.
World,"Dubai: A building under construction at Dubai airport collapsed on Monday, killing about 50 people, according to reports. An unspecified number of workers are trapped in the debris, police and airport officials said."
World,Police in Pakistan were today braced for a violent backlash from Islamist militants after a suspected al-Qaida operative was killed in a raid at the weekend.
World,Iraq and the fate of a British hostage are threatening to thwart Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s efforts to put domestic issues centre stage today as Chancellor Gordon 
World,"TOKYO, (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has appointed new party executives to his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), hours ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle aimed at pushing a reform package."
Sports," ""Oh, we had men by the hundreds who could have made the big leagues, by the hundreds, not by the fours, twos or threes. ... Ain't no maybe so about it.""  #151; Satchel Paige, from his Hall of Fame induction speech in 1971."
Sports, Walt Disney owned sports channel ESPN is  holding talks with broadcasters in Europe about launching a  European version of its 24 hour U.S. channel.
Business," U.S. stocks looked set to open lower  on Monday as oil prices approach record levels, fueling  concerns that high energy costs are biting into corporate  profits and consumer spending."
World, The U.S. Supreme Court rejected on Monday a free speech challenge to a New York law banning the wearing of masks at public gatherings by a group claiming ties to the Ku Klux Klan.
Business,Tokyo stocks slid Monday to a five-and-a-half week low as concerns about rising oil prices sent the Tokyo stock market #39;s main index to its seventh consecutive decline.
Sci/Tech,kevcol writes  quot;The San Francisco Chronicle has an excellent interview with Intel #39;s CEO Craig Barrett who retires next year.
World,"DUBAI : At least eight workers were killed when a wall on a vast construction site at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) collapsed, Al-Arabiya television reported."
Business,"Microsoft #39;s chief counsel, briefing reporters in the lead-up to a European Union court hearing this week, said Monday he remains hopeful the software giant #39;s European antitrust case can be settled."
Business,"Vodafone Group Plc, the world #39;s largest mobile-phone operator, expects cost cuts and bulk-order savings to boost earnings by more than a third before 2008, as the company reins in spending from Germany to Albania."
Business,"Shares of Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. (NSTK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped 23 percent before the bell on Monday after the company said it tied up with Merck  amp; Co."
Business,Photographers interested in kicking their dependence on chemicals and processing labs can learn to do so with an Exploring Digital Cameras class.
Business,"SINGAPORE: Singapore manufacturing output growth slowed to 5.3 percent in August from 19.1 percent in July due to a sharp contraction in pharmaceuticals production, the government says."
Business,"THE Australian share market finished slightly weaker today, as investors continued to engage in some profit taking after last week #39;s record highs."
Sci/Tech,"Storage management offerings on tap from Microsoft Corp. and Veritas Software Corp. aim to extend data replication, archiving and indexing capabilities to accelerate backup and recovery operations."
Sports,"Valencia and Barcelona are the front-runners in Primera Liga after an easy win each today. Champions Valencia, coached by Claudio Ranieri, dispatched Racing Santander 2-0 with goals from Vicente Rodriguez and Stefano Fiore."
Sports,"With a legacy of pugilism growing by the series, the Yankees and the Red Sox continued to add to their long list of run-ins, although Sunday #39;s slights and brushbacks were "
Sports,"The Oakland Raiders cornerback read Brad Johnson #39;s intent, raced back toward him as the Tampa Bay play developed, picked off the pass in the left flat and skirted untouched 32 yards down the sideline for a third-quarter touchdown."
Sports,"Amani Toomer probably knew it was going to be a good day when his first catch covered 16 yards over the middle of the field. He was positively sure of it on the next play, when he sprinted "
World,Several workers are believed to have been killed and others injured after a contruction site collapsed at Dubai airport. The workers were trapped under rubble at the site of a \$4.
World,RAF jets ecorted a diverted jet to Stansted Airport yesterday after a caller claimed there was a bomb on board. The US-bound Olympic Airlines plane made an emergency landing and all 301 passengers were evacuated safely.
Business," Microsoft Corp's chief counsel, briefing reporters in the lead up to a European Union court hearing this week, said on Monday he remains hopeful the software giant's European antitrust case can be settled."
Business," Walgreen Co. , the top U.S. drugstore chain, on Monday said quarterly profit rose 18.1 percent due to rising prescription demand and strong sales of profitable nonpharmacy merchandise."
Business, U.S. stocks looked set to open lower  on Monday amid investor concern that high energy costs will  squeeze corporate profits and consumer spending.
Business," Shares of Nastech Pharmaceutical Co.  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NSTK.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NSTK.O</A> jumped 23 percent before the bell on Monday after  the company said it tied up with Merck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> to develop  and market Nastech's experimental nasal spray treatment for  obesity."
Business," Microsoft Corp's chief counsel,  briefing reporters in the lead up to a European Union court  hearing this week, said on Monday he remains hopeful the  software giant's European antitrust case can be settled."
Business,"Fieldstone Mortgage  has in recent years become one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the country. But even though it is based in Columbia, you've probably never heard of it unless you're a customer."
Business,<p>\</p><p> By Richard Mably</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - London crude prices hit record highs on\Monday as Nigeria emerged as the new focus of worries about\supply security on world oil markets.</p>
Business,India's out-sourcing capital Bangalore is to get an \$87m (48m) new toll motorway in a fresh bid to tackle congestion.
Sci/Tech,British billionaire Richard Branson announced Monday that his company Virgin Atlantic airline will launch the world #39;s first commercial space flight in near future.
Sci/Tech,British entrepreneur Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group Ltd. became the latest company to throw its hat into the online music ring Monday by launching the Virgin Digital service.
Sports,  The sight of Rex Grossman leaving the Metrodome turf on a cart was bad enough for the Bears #39; faithful. Seeing his family upset outside the team #39;s locker room was more telling.
World,"Pakistan #39;s establishment recently labeled Amjad Farooqi as al-Qaeda #39;s mastermind in the country. However, Asia Times Online contacts vigorously dispute this claim ... and they suspect "
World,"The US military will move into insurgent-heavy  quot;no-go zones quot; in Iraq to clear the way for legitimate elections in January, Secretary of State Colin Powell says."
Business,"Ingram Micro is shelling out \$493m cash including assumption of debt for Tech Pacific, an Australian distie. The deal will see Ingram #39;s Asia Pac operations double in size."
Business,"AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. AWE.N launches a mobile e-mail and messaging device without voice service on Monday, aiming to use a low price to tempt young consumers."
Business,"SYDNEY Multiplex Group, Australia #39;s third-biggest property developer, on Monday offered 1.3 billion Australian dollars, or \$930 million, for Ronin Property Group to gain access to its rental income and become the nation #39;s fourth-largest property trust."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin #39;s digital music service, Virgin Digital (VD), opened its virtual doors today, offering US consumers a Napster-style mix of a la carte downloads and an  #39;all you can eat #39; monthly subscription package."
Sci/Tech," At a day of lectures for financial analysts being held in the Netherlands, Royal Philips Electronics NV said it is looking to build a joint venture wafer fab, labeled as  #39;JV(12) 2 #39; to begin displacing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co."
Sports,"Farmington - Vijay Singh, who knocked Tiger Woods off the top of the world rankings this month for the first time in over five years, eclipsed Woods #39; earnings record for a single season when he won the 84 Lumber Classic here on Sunday."
Sports,More bad blood between the Red Sox and Yankees in Boston #39;s 11-to-4 win yesterday. Boston #39;s Pedro Astacio and New York #39;s Brad Halsey were ejected in the eighth inning for throwing at batters.
Sports,"  Kerry Collins is new to the whole Tampa Bay Oakland rivalry, and maybe that was a good thing. Collins replaced injured starter Rich Gannon and calmly directed the Oakland Raiders to an emotional "
World,"Lucknow, September 27: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday said there was no hitch in the inauguration of the Taj Mahotsav in Agra to mark the 350 years of Mughal monument, as it has already obtained the proper permission of the Archaeological Survey "
World,Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said Monday he is confident of winning Germans over to his reform plans and rebuilding his party #39;s support after avoiding major new losses in local elections in a traditional stronghold.
Business,"Shares of Cogent Inc. (COGT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 5.6 percent in premarket trading on Monday following the fingerprint identification company #39;s market debut on Friday "
Business,The Bush administration announced Thursday it would provide US refineries with  quot;limited quantities quot; of crude oil from the nation #39;s emergency stockpile to help offset supply 
Business," Mexican cement maker Cemex has agreed to buy British rival RMC Group for about R26.5 billion in cash and debt, the two companies said Monday."
Business,"JPMorgan Fleming Asset  amp; Wealth Management on Monday said it plans to buy a majority interest in and enter into a partnership with Highbridge Capital Management, a hedge funds manager, to bolster its presence among hedge funds and "
Business,Crude prices have hit record highs as Nigeria emerges as the new focus of worries about supply security on world oil markets. London Brent on the International Petroleum 
Business,"Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. reached an agreement that gives Comcast, the world #39;s largest cable-television operator, the option of reducing its stake in Time Warner #39;s cable unit to 17 percent."
Business,"Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Monday said quarterly profit rose 18.1 percent due to rising prescription demand and strong sales from its "
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, which is solely funded by Paul G. Allen, was designed by aviation legend Burt Rutan and built by his company, Scaled Composites."
Sci/Tech,"Move is the latest setback for the chip Intel once billed as an industry standard. Hewlett-Packard has stopped selling workstations based on Intel #39;s Itanium 2 microprocessor, a company spokesperson confirms."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will release a low-price version of Windows in Russia by the end of the year, an effort to wean consumers in that country off pirated software and Linux."
Sci/Tech,"Q: I #39;ve been reading a lot about the security problems of Internet Explorer. Would I be safer using an alternative browser, and if so, which one #39;s best?"
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Sci/Tech,"A few days after the news of former President Clinton #39;s bypass surgery, I felt myself getting seriously short of breath and unable to walk more than a few steps without stopping."
Sports,"The western divisions in both leagues in Major League Baseball have pennant races that are going right down to the wire. In a must win game for Anaheim, the Angels beat Oakland 6-2 to move within one game of the A #39;s in the AL West."
World,French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Monday his ministry takes the overseas French citizens #39; security as its first priority following the killing of a Frenchman in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
World,"JENIN, West Bank : A force of more than 70 Israeli military vehicles rumbled into the northern West Bank town of Jenin at dawn, sparking firefights with Palestinian militants in what Israeli army sources described as a  quot;routine operation."
Sports," Quentin Richardson poured in 37  points, including eight three pointers, and Shawn Marion added  16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121 99  thrashing of the host Portland Trail Blazers Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will start charging for a Hotmail feature that allows users of the Web-based e-mail service to access their e-mail using the Outlook e-mail client.
Business,"London oil prices hit record highs on Monday as worries about the stability of supplies from Iraq, Nigeria and Russia compounded concerns over low US fuel stocks ahead of winter."
Business,"China #39;s TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd, whose shares made a lacklustre trading debut in Hong Kong on Monday, said it aimed to be the world #39;s number five mobile phone maker by 2007."
Business,"MANCHESTER United today revealed that it paid footballers #39; agents a staggering 5.5m in the last financial year. In an unprecedented move, the club published a detailed list of payments as part of a new policy "
Business,Time Warner Inc. (TWX) and Comcast Corp. said on Monday they had agreed to a pact giving Comcast an option to cut its interest in Time Warner Cable Inc.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. said Monday it is ready to put a stripped down version of Windows on the market if it fails this week to persuade a judge to suspend a landmark European Union antitrust decision.
Sci/Tech,Sir Richard Branson has announced that the Virgin Group have set up a special company to offer commercial space flights by the year 2007.
Sci/Tech,Intel has formally dropped Wi-Fi support from its  #39;Grantsdale #39; chipset family and from its  #39;Alderwood #39; chipset. The chip giant will now not ship the promised add-in module which would allow PCs based on its 
Sci/Tech,"Anyone who wants to go into space will be able to do so soon, as long as they #39;ve got a spare 100,000 that is. That #39;s how much a seat will cost on a new service from Sir Richard Branson #39;s company, called Virgin Galactic."
Sports,"Ferrari team principal Jean Todt was full of praise for his driver, his team and the organisers of the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix after Rubens Barrichello claimed a narrow victory in Sunday #39;s historic race on the outskirts of Shanghai."
Sports,"The television in Bobby Cox #39;s office was tuned to the Chicago Cubs #39; game, and the Braves manager intently watched the ninth inning."
Sci/Tech," CNet.com   a go to Web site for tech product reviews   is expanding from geekville to soccer moms and dads. The shift is aimed at showing tired, wired consumers how to make high tech gadgets work together."
World," A building collapse at a construction site at Dubai airport killed more than eight people and injured many more Monday, a contractor said."
World,"India celebrates the 350th anniversary of its most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, today - although historians cannot agree on its precise age and fears of damaging the enormous white marble structure have dampened plans to mark the event."
World,"The Supreme Court today declined to pass an order permitting the holding of the Taj Mahotsav near the 17th century monument, which celebrates its 350th anniversary this year."
Sci/Tech, British entrepreneur Richard Branson said Monday that his company plans to launch commercial space flights over the next few years.
Sci/Tech," The third hurricane to hit NASA's spaceport in just over a month blew out more panels and left more gaping holes in the massive shuttle assembly building, but overall damage was not as severe as feared, a space agency official said Sunday."
Sci/Tech," In the name of homeland security, America's spy imagery agency is keeping a close eye, close to home. It's watching America. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, about 100 employees of a little known branch of the Defense Department called the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency  #151; and some of the country's most sophisticated aerial imaging equipment  #151; have focused on observing what's going on in the United States."
Sci/Tech," AT T Wireless Services Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AWE.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AWE.N</A>  launches a mobile e mail and messaging device without voice  service on Monday, aiming to use a low price to tempt young  consumers."
Business," Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A> and Comcast  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.OQ</A> said on Monday they had agreed to a pact  giving Comcast an option to cut its interest in Time Warner  Cable Inc. in exchange for stock in a Time Warner subsidiary  that will hold cable systems and cash."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. said Monday it is ready to put a stripped-down version of Windows on the market if it fails this week to persuade a judge to suspend a landmark European Union antitrust decision. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>"
Business," Walgreen Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WAG.N</A>, the top U.S.  drugstore chain, on Monday said quarterly profit rose 18.1  percent due to rising prescription demand and strong sales from  its highly profitable nonpharmacy segment, including digital  photo processing."
Sci/Tech,"Iraq war blogs are as varied as the soldiers who write them. Some sites feature practical news, war pictures and advice. Some are overtly political, with more slanting to the right than to the left. Some question the war, some cheer it. While some military bloggers (or milbloggers) say their commanders have encouraged their online literary ventures, a few say their commanders have shut them down."
Business," Embattled mortgage finance company  Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> agreed to keep billions of dollars more in  cash on hand while it corrects accounting problems, its  government regulator said on Monday."
Business," JPMorgan Fleming Asset   Wealth  Management on Monday said it plans to buy a majority interest  in and enter into a partnership with Highbridge Capital  Management, a hedge funds manager, to bolster its presence  among hedge funds and attract a broader audience of investors  to hedge funds."
Sci/Tech,Adobe Systems Inc. plans to introduce a new format for digital photos on Monday in an attempt to create an industry public standard to make the archiving and editing process compatible across all types of cameras and photo software.
Business, King sized Mars and Snickers chocolate  bars will be cut down to size in Britain next year as a leading  food manufacturer responds to growing pressure about portion  distortion and rising levels of obesity.
Sci/Tech,"""Natural"" heart pacemakers made from human stem cells have been successfully tested in pigs."
Sci/Tech,"  British airline magnate Richard Branson announced a hugely ambitious plan for the world's first commercial space flights, saying he would send ""thousands"" of fee paying astronauts into orbit in the next five years.       Branson, a flamboyant communicator and high profile tycoon, said his Virgin Atlantic airline had signed a technology licensing deal with the US company behind SpaceShipOne, which in June became the first private manned craft to travel to space..."
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The third hurricane to hit NASA's spaceport in just over a month blew out more panels and left more gaping holes in the massive shuttle assembly building, but overall damage was not as severe as feared, a space agency official said Sunday..."
Sci/Tech,"  When the massive fan blades stop turning for the last time on September 30, 2004, the steel walls of the 16 Foot Transonic Tunnel will continue to reverberate with an incredible history of aeronautical research spanning over six decades.    The stone ""NACA"" plate over the building's main entrance at NASA's Langley Research Center only hints at the historical significance of the facility..."
Sci/Tech,"The Genesis desert crash has left scientists wondering about the delicate condition of its solar wind collection. The first release of samples to the community has begun, while new tests for oxygen-isotopes may help uncover which particles might have lunar, solar or terrestrial origins."
Sci/Tech,"By Karen Pallarito, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- In a finding that could lead to better insights into how memories are formed, neuroscientists say they have identified the compartment within nerve cells that stows special receptors that can be deployed to intensify incoming messages.    These compartments, called recycling endosomes, also carry other molecules and proteins, which may play a role in remodeling nerve cells, or neurons, to strengthen the connections between them..."
Sci/Tech,"By Holly VanScoy, HealthDay Reporter    Doctors are combining time-honored therapies with conventional treatments     HealthDayNews -- In medical circles, what was once considered either old-fashioned or ""far out"" is getting another look. And sometimes that new look can bring about different ways to treat diseases and conditions..."
Sci/Tech,"By AMBER McDOWELL     NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Balanced on one leg like flamingos, a dozen people older than 60 concentrate on staying upright, as they master the basics of tai chi..."
Sci/Tech,"By DAVID CRARY     (AP) -- Rivaling Bush vs. Kerry for bitterness, doctors and trial lawyers are squaring off this fall in an unprecedented four-state struggle over limiting malpractice awards..."
Sci/Tech,"Seismologists believe there's an increased likelihood of a hazardous event at Mount St. Helens due to a strengthening series of earthquakes at the volcano. Mount St. Helens is about 55 miles northeast of Portland, Ore."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft effort is designed to wean people off pirated software and the open-source Linux OS.
Business,Vodafone is to cut costs by 2.5bn per year by March 2008. It will do this a combination of 1.4bn through cost-saving measures and 1.
Business,"Air Canada has agreed to buy \$821 million of Canadair Regional Jets from Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , the companies said on Monday."
Business,"TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited (TCL Communication), one of the leading mobile handset manufacturers in the Chinese mainland made its debut on HKEX (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearings Limited) Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Richard Branson, Britain #39;s best-known entrepreneur and part-time daredevil, plans to launch the world #39;s first passenger service to space in 2007, offering zero-gravity flights for 110,000 pounds (\$198,600)."
Sci/Tech,"The International Space Station will have enough oxygen on board to support its crew of two until the next Progress supply vehicle delivers more on Christmas Day, says NASA."
World,"A wall collapsed at an airport construction site Monday, killing more than eight workers and injuring many more, a contractor said."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc. on Monday is set to take aim at small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) that have growing needs and sparse technical expertise, introducing a pair of LAN switches and a graphical management application."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to throw some tacks in the road to slow Linux momentum, Microsoft during the next year will redouble its efforts to woo more corporate users migrating from Unix to the open source OS."
Sci/Tech,"Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC), China's largest chip maker and also one of the world's biggest contract chip makers, Saturday formally began commercial production at a 300-millimeter semiconductor fabrication plant (fab) in Beijing called Fab 4, the first such facility to open in China."
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft Corp. will be ready to comply with the European Commission's demands for changes to its Windows operating systems if a European court rejects its request for the measures to be suspended, a spokesman for the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"To curb spam, users will be charged for accessing their e-mail via Outlook."
Sci/Tech,Move is the latest setback for the chip Intel once billed as an industry standard.
Sci/Tech,"By ANICK JESDANUN    NEW YORK (AP) -- Taran Rampersad didn't complain when he failed to find anything on his hometown in the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Instead, he simply wrote his own entry for San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago..."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Adobe Systems Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"By PAUL GEITNER    BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) said Monday it is ready to put a stripped-down version of Windows on the market if it fails this week to persuade a judge to suspend a landmark European Union antitrust decision..."
Sci/Tech,"In the name of homeland security, America's spy imagery agency is keeping a close eye, close to home. It's watching America. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, about 100 employees of a little-known branch of the Defense Department called the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency have focused on observing what's going on in the United States."
Sci/Tech," Virgin launches its rival to Apple #39;s iTunes and Roxio #39;s Napster in the US today, although consumers will get no break on price because the service charges the same 99 cents a song to download."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. When that last knee-knocking 2-foot putt found the hole, Christina Kim dropped to her knees in tears, then got up to begin a celebration worthy of her flamboyant personality."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. They knew, when the 2004 NFL schedule came out, there would be a revenge angle of sorts attached to the teams #39; first meeting since the Buccaneers #39; Super Bowl rout of Oakland two years ago."
Sports,It didn #39;t take Ryan Newman long to figure out he had an awesome race car Sunday - one that would be capable of winning the MBNA America 400 race at Dover International Speedway.
Sports,"It is well known that Brett Favre doesn #39;t have a good record in domes. But only looking at his performance at Indy on Sunday, one would think that the Packers would have won the game."
Sci/Tech,"Citing market conditions for the move, HP has dropped the processor just two months after Intel started shipping the 64-bit architecture for x86 systems."
World," Germanys governing Social Democrats avoided major losses in local elections Sunday in the countrys most populous state, while the conservative opposition lost votes but stayed well ahead in a traditional stronghold for Chancellor Gerhard "
World,"A 32-YEAR-OLD Thai woman was today confirmed to be suffering from bird flu, the second confirmed human case of the disease since the country #39;s latest outbreak started in July."
World,"The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers, has suggested that the Sudanese government should grant more autonomy to the Darfur region in an effort to end the violence there."
World,Swiss voters go to the polls Sunday to vote in a referendum on making it easier for children and grandchildren of foreigners living in the country to gain citizenship.
World,"Israeli troops hunting militants raided a West Bank hospital Monday, searching rooms and calling on fugitives over loudspeakers to surrender, and in Gaza soliders "
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Music Download Service Aims to Bite Apple, MSN, Yahoo\\On Monday Virgin launched a digital music download service which is expected to challenge Napster, iTunes, MSN Music Store, and Yahoo as the first digital music download service with two big brother backing it up, the Virgin Music Store Chain and ..."
Sci/Tech," More than one of every five UK households has a broadband connection, according to a new study on Monday, indicating that falling prices have made Britain one of the fastest growing markets for high speed Internet access."
World," A bus carrying school students and teachers to the Athens Paralympic Games collided with a truck in central Greece on Monday killing at least seven people and injuring 24, officials said."
World, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi replaced key ministers and ruling party leaders in a shuffle Monday aimed at solidifying his power and building momentum for his troubled reforms program.
World," A repetition of problems that plagued the 2000 US presidential election is likely, former US president and veteran elections monitor Jimmy Carter said, charging that  quot;basic international requirements quot; for a fair vote are missing in Florida."
World,At least seven school children die when their bus crashed as they were travelling to the Paralympics Games in Athens.
World,"The US Department of Homeland Security is buying an entire town for anti-terror  training, reports say."
World,"Global cinema takings will rise steadily to \$22.8bn (12.6bn) by the end of 2004, a research body predicts."
World," It's a classic pre debate dance, maybe as important as the matchup itself: lower expectations for your candidate's performance and jab the other guy while you're at it. While President Bush and Democrat John Kerry remained secluded half a country apart on Sunday in preparation for their prime time showdown Thursday, representatives for each side employed their own double barreled debate strategy..."
World, U.S. stocks are seen slightly lower at the open as investors stay on guard with oil pushing near the  $50 a barrel level...
World," A large wall in a building under construction at Dubai airport collapsed Monday, killing more than eight people and injuring many more, a contractor said.    Workers at the site said they saw up to 40 casualties being taking away, but there was no confirmation of the number of wounded..."
World,"GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A 108-year-old man has taken up smoking again, encouraged by gifts of cigars from as far away as London..."
World," Hurricane Jeanne tore a fresh path of destruction and despair as it continued its march up storm ravaged Florida, where the fourth major hurricane in six weeks shut down much of the state and prompted recovery plans on a scale never before seen in the nation..."
World,"Secretary of State Colin Powell sees the situation in Iraq ""getting worse"" as planned elections approach, and the top U.S. military commander for Iraq says he expects more violence ahead."
Business,"US crude prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange have hit fresh record highs, hitting \$49.45 a barrel, up more than 50 percent from the start of the year."
Business,"Bombardier Inc., the world #39;s third- biggest maker of commercial aircraft, said Air Canada ordered 45 planes and may buy 45 more in an agreement with a potential value of \$2."
Business,"Shares of Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 2 percent in premarket trading on Monday, a day after reports said the embattled mortgage finance giant was close to a deal with regulators."
Business,"AT amp;T Wireless on Monday seemed to be trying to turn back the clock on cell phone design trends when it introduced the Ogo, a messaging-only handheld."
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Adobe Systems is introducing a new format today for digital photos it hopes will create a standard in the industry."
Business,"With his period of house arrest over, former Parmalat boss Calisto Tanzi took a walk in the garden of his villa Monday, following nine months of detention and questioning over the fraud scandal that engulfed his company."
Sports,All guys he played with in San Francisco. All guys who made up one of the greatest offenses in NFL history. All guys who remind him of what he has now.
Sports," Though Southern California went to halftime down 11 points, Matt Grootegoed knew the Trojans were going to win as soon as he stepped into the locker room."
World,Officials can not estimate all casualties as some people still remain under the ruins. The wall of the new airports terminal collapsed in United Arab Emirates  capital at 11 am.
Business," Embattled mortgage finance company Fannie Mae  agreed to keep billions of dollars more cash on hand while it corrects accounting problems, its government regulator said on Monday."
Business, Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds ( #36;780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group  as part of its planned takeover of its British rival.
Business," Citigroup Inc.  on Monday said Todd Thomson, its chief financial officer and head of strategy, will swap posts with Sallie Krawcheck, Smith Barney's chairman and chief executive officer."
Business," Mexican cement company Cemex said on  Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds ( $780 million)  buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as part of  its planned takeover of its British rival."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> on Monday said  Todd Thomson, its chief financial officer and head of strategy,  will swap posts with Sallie Krawcheck, Smith Barney's chairman  and chief executive officer."
Business," Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A> and Comcast  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.OQ</A> on Monday agreed to a pact giving Comcast an  option to cut its stake in Time Warner's cable unit, opening  the door for Comcast to unwind the entire partnership."
Business, The dollar climbed to six week highs  against the yen on concern over the impact of high crude prices  on the oil dependent Japanese economy.
Business,"Manchester United has warned that lower TV revenues will hit earnings this year, after posting a dip in annual profits. The world #39;s richest soccer club and the subject of "
Business,"AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. (AWE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) launches a mobile e-mail and messaging device without voice service on Monday, aiming to use a low price to tempt young consumers."
Sci/Tech,"Clearly the hottest up-and-coming alternative to the Internet Explorer is Mozilla #39;s Firefox Web browser. Firefox, a free download, has tricks up its sleeve that Internet Explorer has not yet caught on to."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Sept. 27, 2004    VoIP, Inc. (OTCBB:VOII) today announced that it plans to help cable companies capture a share of the Internet phone services business."
Sci/Tech,"A newly discovered fossil may be the remains of one of the first stealth hunters, a swimming dinosaur that could use its long neck to sneak up on prey and strike without warning."
Sports,"In his prime, Roy Jones was the greatest pound for pound fighter in the world. He dazzled us with electrifying speed, unmatched lateral movement, boxing smarts, and mad slipping ability."
Sports,"The Philadelphia Eagles thumped the Detroit Lions 30-13 Sunday in a clash of two previously unbeaten teams. Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, the NFL #39;s top-rated passer, had a huge part "
Sports,"Forty seven games and counting - that #39;s Arsenal #39;s unbeaten league record after the weekend victory at Manchester City. The Gunners are drowning in an avalanche of plaudits, the majority of them deserved, while "
Business,"Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. agreed to a deal Monday giving Comcast an option to cut its stake in Time Warner #39;s cable unit, opening the door for Comcast to unwind the entire partnership."
Business,Hurricane Ivan has left a trail of destroyed homes and wrecked lives across the Caribbean and parts of the United States. Julia Botfield visited the island of Grenada for BBC Breakfast TV to see how the inhabitants 
Business,"US stocks opened lower on Monday as investor concerns were fueled by oil prices hitting a fresh record high, marching closer to \$50 a barrel, on supply concerns emerging from Nigeria."
Business,I always get a kick out of the annual list published by Forbes singling out the richest people in the country. It #39;s almost as amusing as those on the list bickering over their placement.
Sci/Tech,"In a discussion that lasted for more than an hour, experts batted around a multitude of ideas that included wireless technology and the reason it will be so big, information security and assurance, and how to deal with budget tightening."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corporation has decided not to enable the wireless access-point function in its new Intel  quot;Grantsdale quot; chip. A company spokesman confirmed that Intel has decided to phase 
Sci/Tech,The largest asteroid ever known to pass near Earth is making a close celestial brush with the planet this week in an event that professional and backyard astronomers are watching closely.
World,"At least eight people were killed after a wall collapsed at a building site at Dubai airport today. Workers said they saw up to 40 casualties being taken from the scene of the collapse, with some people reported to be trapped under the debris."
World,"INDIA - 350-year-anniversary celebrations devoted to the jubilee of the famous mausoleum Taj Mahal will start tomorrow in India. The worldwide known historic architectural gem, the snow-white Taj Mahal, was "
World,"Bangkok, Sept 27.(PTI): Thailand today announced that a 32-year-old woman is suffering from Avian Flu, the second confirmed human case of the disease since the latest outbreak started in July."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc.'s recently launched news service in China doesn't display results from Web sites blocked by that country's authorities, raising prickly questions for an online search engine that has famously promised to ""do no evil."""
Business,Pepsi is ready to post earnings; let's hope it doesn't follow in Coke's footsteps.
Sci/Tech,"The company says the device, dubbed the Ogo, won't be bogged down by features that are ""hardly used."""
Business,"Fannie Mae, the biggest buyer of US mortgages, will correct its accounting and boost capital to a level 30 percent above the required minimum after its federal regulator found errors "
Business,Nortel Networks Corp. named its first chief marketing officer on Monday in keeping with the new initiatives announced last month by CEO William Owens.
Business,"As crude oil futures head toward \$50 per barrel, stocks are in retreat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 31 points in today #39;s early going."
Business,"MULTIPLEX Group has seen off a late challenge to its takeover of Ronin Property Group, yesterday securing a crucial stake that all but guarantees a successful bid and a re-rating of the developer #39;s shares."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s biggest bank, named Sallie Krawcheck chief financial officer and head of strategy, making her the highest-ranking woman on Wall Street."
Business,"Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (TOM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 24 percent on Monday morning after the clothing maker said a federal grand jury subpoenaed documents from "
Sci/Tech,The Virgin chief Sir Richard Branson announced his company has signed an agreement potentially worth 14 million to secure the world #39;s first commercial flights to space.
Sci/Tech,IBM was to announce on Monday that it would invest \$250 million over the next five years and employ a thousand people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks.
Sports,THE Sydney Roosters have been dealt a cruel double blow with Chris Flannery - the man most likely to replace Luke Ricketson if he is suspended - rushed to hospital yesterday.
World,"A bus taking Greek high school students to watch the Paralympics smashed into a truck loaded with glass Monday, killing seven teenage passengers and injuring 30 other people, police said."
World,"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates A collapse at a construction site at the Dubai airport on Monday killed five people and injured a dozen, the Department of Civil Aviation said."
World,"TOKYO With Japan #39;s banking crisis coming under control, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shifted his economic repairman on Monday to Japan #39;s next gargantuan task: privatizing the world #39;s largest bank."
World,"An Iranian diplomat who was kidnapped in Iraq has been freed and is in the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad, diplomatic sources told Xinhua on Monday."
World,HONG KONG Officials in Thailand announced Monday that a 32-year-old woman had been hospitalized with the country #39;s second human case of avian influenza since the disease began a resurgence in July and said that two family members of the sick person had 
World,"JENIN, West Bank, Sept 27 (AFP) - Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied territories on Monday, while the Jewish state #39;s army pressed a large search and arrest operation in Jenin, security sources said."
Business,Oil prices surged to new record highs on Monday near \$50 for US crude as Nigeria emerged as the latest focus for worries about supply security on world energy markets.
Business,"Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said one of its fast-rising executives, Sallie Krawcheck, will take over the No."
Business,"Fannie Mae would have to maintain 30 percent more capital than current rules demand it hold on its balance sheet, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, said in a statement."
Business,"Shares sink as a federal grand jury continues its investigation into commission rates, tax benefits. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp."
Business,"US mobile network operator AT amp;T Wireless today launched Ogo, its first non-voice messaging device, pitched at the  #39;yoof #39; market - in particular those who only like to communicate by text."
Business,  A worldwide recall has been issued for two brands of cochlear implants. The recall only includes the estimated 440 devices that have not yet been implanted.
Business,"Sony is hiring some big guns to capture movie giant Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Photo: AP. Unlike the old days, Sony is seeking outside support in its tilt at MGM, writes William Pesek."
Sci/Tech,"flying Brit entrepreneur Richard Branson today announced the imminent take off of the  quot;VSS Virgin quot;   a scaled up version of Burt Rutan #39;s SpacShipOne   which will offer well to do wannabe astronauts the chance of zero grav flights for a mere 100,000 "
Sci/Tech,"Symantec recently issued its biannual Internet threat report, which notes, among other trends, that e-commerce sites were the most targeted by hackers in the first six months of this year."
Sci/Tech,"Sven Jaschan, who may face five years in prison for spreading the Netsky and Sasser worms, is now working in IT security. Photo: AFP."
Sports,"Vijay Singh, who knocked Tiger Woods off the top of the world rankings this month for the first time in over five years, surpassed Woods #39; earnings record for a single season when he won the 84 Lumber Classic on Sunday."
Sports,Captain Jeremy Bates insists there are grounds for optimism despite fears over Great Britain #39;s Davis Cup future. The British team remain stuck in the wilderness of the Euro-African zone after crashing 3-2 to Austria in Portschach.
Sports,Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich will not compete in Wednesday #39;s time trial of the world cycling championships in Italy because of a stomach problem.
World,"Thousands of Palestinians, many shouting calls for revenge, on Monday buried a member of the militant group Hamas who was killed in a car bomb assassination in which Israeli security officials acknowledged they had a hand."
World,"Gordon Brown has extended his sympathies to the family of Kenneth Bigley, the British hostage being held in Iraq, as Mr Bigley #39;s brother criticised Tony Blair."
Business,Crude oil prices rose to a record high in London trading and hit near-record levels in New York on Monday. London #39;s benchmark Brent crude oil hit a record of \$46.
Business, Tommy Hilfiger USA said Friday that it received a federal grand jury subpoena seeking documents related to commissions the company paid to a non US subsidiary since 1990.
Sci/Tech,"The average daily volume of Internet attacks declined in the last six months, according to Symantec Corp. #39;s Internet Security Threat Report."
Sci/Tech,"Open source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should stop donating their code to Sun Microsystems, open source advocate Bruce Perens has urged."
Sports,"Christina Kim got her first win on the LPGA Tour Sunday when she shot a six-under 65 to capture the Longs Drugs Challenge. Kim wound up with 18-under-par 266, one stroke better than runnerup Karrie Webb."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America - Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group said Monday it was jumping into online music, with a  quot;Digital Megastore quot; for US customers offering song downloads for 99 cents."
Sci/Tech,"Internet security may be priceless, but people who want a safer web browser with their older versions of Windows will pay \$239. Until last month, the software giant #39;s security-challenged Internet "
Sci/Tech,The FDIC Friday issued an alert about an increasingly common e-mail scam designed to steal personal information and money from millions of unwary consumers.
Sports,"Manchester United chief executive David Gill has strongly defended payment of 5.5million to agents over the past 12 months. The extraordinary figure, which does not include a payment "
Sports,"Any lingering doubts over the television coverage of the India-Australia Test series appeared to have been erased yesterday, with a report that a local network would be appointed as broadcaster."
World,"At least three Pakistani soldiers have been killed in an attack on a convoy in South Waziristan, the army says."
Business, Oil prices surged to new record highs on  Monday near  $50 for U.S. crude as Nigeria emerged as the latest  focus for worries about supply security on world energy  markets.
Business," U.S. new home sales jumped a  surprising 9.4 percent in August, the fastest acceleration of  sales in almost four years, as a fresh dip in mortgage interest  rates attracted buyers, a government report showed on Monday."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Monday as oil  prices hit a record high, spurring worries that energy costs  will eat into corporate profits."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> on Monday said  one of its fast rising executives, Sallie Krawcheck, will take  over the No. 2 position at the world's biggest financial  services company, replacing Todd Thomson who will take her job  as head of brokerage Smith Barney."
Business, The dollar climbed to six week highs  against the yen on concern over the impact of high crude prices  on the oil dependent Japanese economy.
Business," Air Canada has agreed to buy 30  Canadair Regional Jets from Bombardier Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDb.TO</A> in a  contract valued at  $821 million, the companies said on Monday,  but the order falls 15 jets short of an earlier plan."
World," U.S. jets pounded suspected Shiite militant positions in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Monday, killing at least five people and wounding 40..."
World," A wall collapsed at an airport construction site Monday, killing more than eight workers and injuring many more, a contractor said.    Workers at Dubai airport said they saw up to 40 casualties being taking away, but the toll could not be immediately confirmed..."
World,"U.S. jets pounded suspected Shiite militant positions in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Monday, killing at least five people and wounding 40. Elsewhere, insurgents detonated a car bomb and fired rockets, killing at least four National Guardsmen, in separate attacks targeting Iraq's beleaguered security forces."
World,"Israel accused Syria on Monday of ""directing terrorism"" and warned it could face pre-emptive strikes against militants on its territory, but stopped short of saying it killed a Hamas leader in Damascus."
Business,"Fast rising exec replaces CFO Todd Thomson, who will take her job as head of brokerage Smith Barney. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc."
World,"In Greece, a schoolbus filled with teenage students bound for the Paralympic Games has crashed on the way to Athens, leaving seven passengers dead and at least 24 injured."
Business,Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Inc. on Monday announced an agreement on what could be the first step of giving Comcast a way to redeem its stake in Time Warner Cable Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has outlaid plans that involve charging people for accessing their email via its email application Outlook. However Microsoft is not citing the urge to make even more cash, but an attempt to quell "
Sci/Tech,"Clouds continued to gather over the chip sector last week after Philips confirmed a bleaker outlook for sales, and analog and DSP chip vendor Cirrus Logic Inc sharply downgraded its forecast for the current quarter because customers want to reduce "
Sci/Tech," Germany's music industry has switched efforts to sell music over the Internet to Deutsche Telekom's (DTEGn.DE) Web unit T Online (TOIGn.DE) from a previous collaboration with another Telekom division, it was announced on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Griffin Technology Inc. on Monday unveiled the iBeam, a new flashlight and laser pointer combination designed to work as a snap on package for iPods and iPod minis. The flashlight and laser pointer are two separate devices that feature protective caps and can be clipped on to a keychain when not in use. The devices plug in to the iPod's headphone jack. The package will cost US #36;19.99 when it ships by the end of October."
World,The Athens Paralympics canceled celebrations at its closing ceremony after seven schoolchildren traveling to watch the event died in a bus crash on Monday.
Sci/Tech, Software giant will follow court orders and comply with EU's demands if necessary.
Sci/Tech," Lovers of California's classic cars, celebrated in the Beach Boys song for ""fun, fun, fun,"" worried that a new state law could take their T birds and little deuce coupes away."
Sci/Tech," Wild elephants and farmers are killing each other at an alarming rate in Sri Lanka, so hundreds of wildlife officers and villagers fanned out into forests on Monday to find ways to broker peace."
Sci/Tech,The NTL phone company apologises after an abusive recorded message is left on their faults line.
Business, Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp.  fell 24 percent on Monday morning after the clothing maker said a federal grand jury subpoenaed documents from its U.S. unit regarding commissions paid to a subsidiary outside the United States.
Business," U.S. regulators won't approve Allergan  Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AGN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AGN.N</A> experimental treatment for the skin disorder  psoriasis based on the data submitted, the company said on  Monday."
Business," Avici Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AVCI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AVCI.O</A>, which  makes equipment that directs traffic over the Internet, on  Monday slashed its revenue outlook for the current quarter  because customers have delayed network expansions, and its  shares lost nearly a third of their value."
Sci/Tech,A model of the North Sea's ecosystem suggests the total fish stock has dropped from 26 million tonnes to 10 million tonnes in just over a century.
Business,"Mortgage interest rates remained at low enough levels, it seemed, to continue enticing buyers worried about future rate hikes."
Business,"Mexican stocks fell early Monday, dragged lower by cement giant Cemex (CX) after it announced a multibillion dollar acquisition of a British company, the largest by a Mexican firm ever."
Sports,"Rebecca Much of the United States won the silver medal in the junior time trial Monday at the road cycling world championships. Tereza Hurikova of the Czech Republic was the winner, following her bronze medal on a mountain bike Sept."
Sports,The organizing committee for 2004 Athens Paralympic Games has decided to cancel the entertainment part of the closing ceremony due to a car accident which killed atleast seven students early Monday morning.
Sports,The Lions stepped up to see if they could play with one of the NFC #39;s best teams and they got their ears boxed. The Philadelphia Eagles roared away to a 21-point lead with three touchdowns 
Sports,"Fred Taylor ran for a 1-yard touchdown with nine seconds left Sunday, and the Jaguars earned their first victory ever in Nashville."
Sci/Tech,"The company says the device, dubbed the Ogo, won't be bogged down by features that are ""hardly used."""
World,"Thousands of Palestinians, many shouting calls for revenge, today buried a member of the militant group Hamas who was killed in a car bomb assassination in which Israeli security officials acknowledged they had a hand."
World,"UN peacekeepers rushed to this storm-ravaged city Monday to guard against looters stealing food aid while military doctors performed operations on howling patients and hundreds of weary victims, after a miserable night spent out in "
Sci/Tech,IBM/Lotus is stepping up efforts to reassure users that its Notes/Domino collaboration platform isn't on the chopping block and will survive well into the future.
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource will ratchet up the competition among wireless OS vendors this week by announcing Cobalt 6.1, the latest version of its mobile operating system. The main emphasis of the new PalmSource OS is on wireless connectivity, putting it on a par with Microsofts Windows Mobile and Nokias Symbian mobile OSes."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. is finally bringing to the North American market its Oracle E-Business Suite Special Edition, a midmarket-aimed package of pre-installed, preconfigured software from its 11i suite of business applications."
Sci/Tech,"  John Chambers, the chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Cisco Systems Inc., doesn't care when economists think China is going to become the world's largest economy. He's just thinking about what needs to be done for Cisco to tap into that market."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Monday will start charging for a Hotmail feature that allows users of the Web-based e-mail service to access their e-mail using the Outlook e-mail client.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Software giant will follow court orders and comply with EU's demands if necessary.
Sci/Tech,Upcoming device will be the first audio player to use Toshiba's 60GB hard drive.
Sci/Tech,It used to be that a trip to Africa or Antarctica qualified as an exotic tourist destination. But cash-rich tourists seeking adventure are now rejecting earthly adventures for destinations that are more out of this world.
Sports,"DEVASTATED Sydney Roosters lock Luke Ricketson this morning will meet club officials to formalise a defence against a striking charge which, if unsuccessful, will see him miss Sunday #39;s grand final."
World,"Pakistan said that it had dealt Al-Qaeda network a crushing blow after killing senior Al Qaeda operative, Amjad Farooqi, who is accused of hiding the chief plotter of Sept."
World,A NEW York fireman involved in the 9/11 rescue effort today told of his ordeal on board a plane diverted to the UK in a bomb alert.
World,The Saudi authorities said that one French citizen was killed in Jeddah city yesterday at dawn in the second incident of its kind this month suspected to be carried out by members of al Qaida organization.
Sci/Tech,"Do Search Engine Spiders Pick Up Url's in a Javascript Menu?\\This subject has been discussed before in length, but solutions have remained personal opinion. A thread over at Highrankings addresses some interesting issues regarding whether or not a search engine spider can extract links from a javascript menu. If the ..."
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (Sports Network) - New Jersey guard  Jason Kidd is expected to make his season debut Monday, when  the Nets host the Toronto Raptors at Continental Airlines  Arena."
Sci/Tech," Freescale Semiconductor Inc. has won a long term contract worth more than 200 million euros ( #36;246 million) to supply car components to Siemens, the companies said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Akimbo, a provider of video on demand services via the Internet, on Monday said Turner Broadcasting System Inc. agreed to provide Akimbo subscribers with programming from networks such as CNN and Cartoon Network."
Sci/Tech," Freescale Semiconductor Inc. has won  a long term contract worth more than 200 million euros ( $246  million) to supply car components to Siemens, the companies  said on Monday."
World," Tom sits patiently in a cage while Jerry, tethered by a harness, scuttles around sniffing and scratching the earth."
World, The ruling Labour Party was accused of planning dirty tricks by registering three Internet domain names which use the name of the leader of the main opposition Conservatives.
World," Former President Jimmy Carter, who has monitored elections throughout the developing world, predicted on Monday the U.S. presidential vote in Florida would be as flawed as the 2000 poll there."
World," Top U.S. officials differed Friday over key details of planned Iraqi elections in January, including the unresolved issue of whether all Iraqis will be able to vote and who will protect them from their country's worsening violence."
World, The Athens Paralympics canceled  celebrations at its closing ceremony after seven schoolchildren  traveling to watch the event died in a bus crash on Monday.
World," Iranian diplomat Fereidoun Jahani,  kidnapped in Iraq last month, has been released, the Iranian  embassy in Baghdad said on Monday, adding he was in good health  but tired."
World," AGRA, India (Reuters) - Hundreds of schoolchildren gathered  outside India's Taj Mahal on Monday, releasing heart-shaped  balloons and setting free white pigeons to mark the 350th  birthday of the world's most famous monument to love."
Sci/Tech,Sweden is to move the northern town of Kiruna to prevent it sinking into a hole left by iron ore mines.
World,"HIV/Aids is twice as common in the war-torn north of Uganda as in the rest of the country, an aid agency says."
World,A scientific model of the North Sea's ecosystem suggests the total stock of fish has dropped from 26 million tonnes to 10 million t in just over a century.
Business,Multiplex Group yesterday officially launched its takeover offer for Ronin Property Group and its bid to become Australias fourth largest property trust listed on the ASX.
Business,"Assets of Russia #39;s beleaguered Yukos oil company should fetch at least \$15 billion, a senior official said Monday, as the company #39;s main production unit is evaluated for sale to offset a crushing back-tax bill."
Business,"Walgreen says its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings topped forecasts, rising 18 percent on higher prescription sales at stores open at least one year."
Business,English football (soccer) team Manchester United has reported a nearly 30 percent fall in its annual profits and warned that future results would be affected by a drop in media revenues.
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s bigger maker of phone equipment, named Clent Richardson as its chief marketing officer, filling a position that was vacant for almost two years."
Business,Oil prices soared to new highs on both sides of the Atlantic today as traders fretted over increasingly short supplies. The cost of crude in New York broke through the 
Business,"Ingram Micro is all set to acquire Tech Pacific, in a move that will significantly impact the Indian IT distribution and channels sector."
Business,US software giant Microsoft said it will abide by whatever ruling is handed down by a European appeal court hearing due to start this week against an EU condemnation for abusing its market dominance.
Sports, Paul Hamm appeared before the sports world's highest court Monday to argue why he should keep his Olympic gymnastics gold medal.
Sci/Tech,"September 27, 2004   A ticket may soon be all that separates you from a dream voyage to the final frontier. British entrepreneur Richard Branson says Virgin company plans to start offering commercial space flights over the next few years."
Sci/Tech,"The countdown to the conclusion of the privately funded race for space is producing some last-minute surprises, with a key competitor postponing its bid just days before its scheduled flight."
Sports,"HAVING overtaken Tiger Woods as the world #39;s premier golfer, Vijay Singh pushed Woods further into his wake yesterday (AEST) by claiming the PGA Tour #39;s single-season money record."
Sports,"Detroit: They #39;re good enough to beat Chicago and Houston but they #39;re nowhere near the level of the Eagles. This game was over by the end of the first quarter, when Philadelphia led 14-0, and as one Eagle said "
Sports,TIM Henman blasted the Davis Cup rule book as Great Britain today had to face up to another failure to reach the World Group. Henman and Greg Rusedski slumped to a 3-2 defeat over two days in Austria to be relegated to the Euro-African zone.
World,The killing of Hamas leader Izz ed-Din al-Sheikh Khalil in Damascus on Sunday marks another step in the struggle between Israel and the radical Islamic Hamas organisation which has been responsible for a recent spate of suicide attacks.
World,"A grand festival marking 350th year of Taj Mahal, beginning on Monday, ran into rough weather as the Supreme Court said that it cannot permit the UP Government to go ahead with the celebrations near the World Heritage Monument."
World,ANKARA: Turkey #39;s bid for membership of the European Union is back on track after the parliament passed far-reaching penal code reforms designed to improve the Muslim nation #39;s human rights record.
World,The revelation by a resistance leader that three British Muslims have joined the terrorist group holding the Liverpool engineer Kenneth Bigley hostage in Iraq has not only shocked most people in Britain but could cause further fracture in the already 
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices rose on Monday as investors figured that oil prices near record highs could slow the economy and stall monetary tightening.
Business,Intervoice gives companies a cost-effective way to deal with customer calls.
Business,California is enacting environmental legislation that could shape the U.S. auto market.
Business,"NEW YORK, September 27 (newratings.com) - Time Warner Inc (TWX.NYS) has reached an agreement with Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) that allows Comcast to reduce its interest in Time Warner Cable."
Business,Adobe plans to introduce a new format for digital photos tomorrow in an attempt to create an industry public standard to make the archiving and editing process compatible across all types of cameras and software.
Business,  Clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger Corp. saw its stock unravel as much as 26 percent in Monday trading after the company last week said a federal grand jury is investigating commissions it has paid since 1990.
Sci/Tech,British airline magnate Richard Branson says his company will begin launching paying customers into outer space by 2007 on the world #39;s first commercial space flights.
Sports,Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists Wayne Rooney will feel right at home in the Champions League. Rooney: Likely to start from the bench against Fenerbahce.
Sports,The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced here on Monday the list of the newly-elected Athletes #39; Committee. An IPC official at once claimed it a balanced unit and 
Sports,The quarterback drops back to pass on the first play of the game on enemy turf and floats a picturesque 49-yard bomb to the team #39;s most dangerous player.
World,  Pakistan claimed Monday it had dealt Al Qaeda a crushing blow after killing a top militant said to have masterminded attempts on President Pervez Musharraf #39;s life and to have arranged the beheading of US reporter Daniel Pearl.
World,"Commanders of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army (RPA) immediately condemned the killing of their leader, Arturo Tabara, chairman of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa "
Business,"Shipments of personal computers this year will be higher than previously anticipated, boosted by demand from businesses, research firm IDC said Monday."
Business,"The Dutch publisher VNU, which owns the Nielsen TV ratings service, said Monday it signed a deal to sell its World Directories unit for \$2."
Business,Shares of Mexico #39;s Cemex slumped on Monday after the world #39;s No. 3 cement maker agreed to buy Britain #39;s RMC Group in the largest ever acquisition by a Mexican firm.
Business,"Shares of Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. (NSTK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped as much as 43 percent on Monday after it said it formed an alliance with Merck  amp; Co."
Business,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) plans to push for a negotiated settlement of its antitrust dispute with the European Union (EU), even if it means deleting the Windows Media Player (WMP) from its operating system."
Business,"com September 27, 2004, 8:25 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"British entrepreneur Richard Branson is aiming for a piece of the digital-music market, launching Virgin Digital in the US The online Megastore will offer music-download fans about one million songs from which to choose, at 99 cents each."
Sci/Tech,"fenimor writes  quot;Physicists at Imperial College London described a new method for potentially encoding and storing up to one Terabyte of data, or 472 hours of film, on one optical disk the size of a CD or DVD."
Sci/Tech,"It was obvious that the one-two punch of Opteron and then Intel #39;s adoption of x86-64 would spell trouble for Itanium, and now HP, the (for all intents and purposes) originator of IA-64, has axed its Itanium 2 workstation line so that they can focus on "
Sports,Arsenal defender Sol Campbell is desperate to face Rosenberg in the Champions League on Wednesday. Campbell played his first game of the season at Manchester City after recovering from an Achilles injury and is ready for a heavy workload.
Sports,Sweden #39;s Henrik Stenson ended a three-year barren spell with a four-stroke victory in The Heritage on Sunday to take his second European Tour title.
Sports,"Liverpool #39;s plans to build a new 60,000-seater have been approved by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. The Premiership club received planning approval in July but needed Prescott to rubber stamp the project "
World,The festive segment of the Paralympic closing ceremony was cancelled today after seven teenagers were killed in a bus accident on the way to the games.
World,"An Israeli helicopter blasted a car in Gaza with a missile today, killing one person and seriously wounding a militant leader, hospital officials said, on a day when Israelis killed seven Palestinians."
Sci/Tech,"Entrepreneur and part-time daredevil Richard Branson plans to launch the world #39;s first passenger service to space in 2007, offering zero-gravity flights for 110,000 pounds."
Sci/Tech,"A novel method of optical data storage could soon be used to hold a terabyte of data on a disk the size of a normal DVD, say researchers at Imperial College London, UK."
Sci/Tech,Former President Bill Clintons quadruple bypass surgery two weeks ago sent many middle-aged men rushing to have their hearts checked.
World,"The school bus, on its way to Athens from central Greece, collided with a truck. Thirty people were injured, 26 of them pupils in their."
Sports,"Rudi Voeller has confirmed his decision to step down as coach of struggling Serie A giants Roma. Voeller, who took over from Cesare Prandelli in the summer, tendered his resignation immediately after yesterday #39;s 3-1 defeat at nine-man Bologna."
Sports,"Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson, calls him the best English player in the last 30 years, and he #39;s expected to debut for the club tomorrow in its Champions League match at Old Trafford against Turkey #39;s Fenerbahce."
Sports,"The government has approved Liverpool #39;s plan to build a new stadium next to its current Anfield home. The decision means Liverpool can start building the 60,000-seat project next spring."
Sci/Tech," Market research firm IDC has raised its 2004 forecast for global personal computer sales growth to 14.2 percent from 13.5 percent, driven by high commercial demand, it said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Technology giants IBM and Hewlett Packard are injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into radio frequency identification technology, which aims to advance the tracking of items from ho hum bar codes to smart tags packed with data."
Sci/Tech," Internet Service Provider (ISP) EarthLink on Monday launched TotalAccess 2005 for Macintosh, a new version of the access software EarthLink offers its subscribers. It works with EarthLink's broadband and dialup services and is available for download now. ..."
Sci/Tech," A long necked sea reptile that lived millions of years ago in what is now China may have used its stiff neck to sneak up on unsuspecting prey and suck them in, scientists said on Friday."
Business,"Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) appointed Sallie Krawcheck as its No. 2 executive on Monday in a surprise management shuffle designed to cultivate "
Sci/Tech,Sir Richard Branson announces that he has signed an agreement to develop the world #39;s first privately funded space travel. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA.
Sci/Tech,"Freescale Semiconductor Inc. has won a long-term contract worth more than 200 million euros (\$246 million) to supply car components to Siemens, the companies said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"or Web-based distributed authoring and versioning -- allows Hotmail users to write scripts that use e-mail clients, such as Outlook, to address and send many e-mails quickly."
Sports,Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva could miss the entire group stage of the Champions League plus a handful of Premier League games due to an ailing back.
Sports,The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the closing ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people early Monday morning.
Sports,Former Motherwell manager Billy Davies was appointed Preston #39;s full-time boss Monday after taking over the club last month on an interim basis.
World,"Thousands of Palestinians, many shouting for revenge, buried a Hamas leader who was killed in a car bomb assassination blamed on Israel, while Israel on Monday threatened strikes "
World,THE United Nations #39; quest to reform the Security Council has turned into a public brawl between aspiring powers seeking a permanent seat at the top table and a larger number of jealous neighbours seeking to keep them out.
Sci/Tech,"The tech giants are injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into RFID technology, which aims to advance the tracking of items from ho-hum bar codes to smart tags packed with data.   <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World," Sterling slipped against the euro in the wake of further evidence that the housing market boom is coming to an end, suggesting that interest rates are close to their peak."
World," Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf welcomed the death of a top Al Qaeda militant, Amjad Farooqi, said to have masterminded attempts on his life and to have been behind the murder of US reporter Daniel Pearl."
Sci/Tech," Market research firm IDC has raised  its 2004 forecast for global personal computer sales growth to  14.2 percent from 13.5 percent, driven by high commercial  demand, it said on Monday."
World, South Dakota truck driver Mark Monahan says he's had enough of Tom Daschle. So do top Republicans who have made the U.S. Senate's No. 1 Democrat a bull's eye target for removal from the national scene.
World, A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Gov. Bob Taft should have ordered a special election to fill the vacancy created when James A. Traficant Jr. was kicked out of Congress for a bribery and racketeering conviction.
World," AL-YARMOUK CAMP, Syria (Reuters) - The militant Palestinian  group Hamas said on Monday an Arab country might have helped  Israel assassinate one of its leaders in Damascus, an act it  called ""treason."""
World," Syria on Monday accused Israel  of inciting the United States to invade Iraq to distract  attention from its own actions in the region, where it retains  its grip on the Palestinian territories won in a 1967 war."
Sci/Tech," Market research firm IDC has raised  its 2004 forecast for global personal computer sales growth to  14.2 percent from 13.5 percent, driven by high commercial  demand, it said on Monday."
World,A greatest hits album by late South African singer Brenda Fassie will help Nelson Mandela's Aids project.
Sci/Tech,  Recent results from the ASPERA 3 instrument on board Mars Express confirm that a very efficient process is at work in the Martian atmosphere which could explain the loss of water.     Water is believed to have once been abundant on the Red Planet...
World,"Fifty thousand are dead, thousands more will die, and more than 1 million have lost their homes. Simon Robinson visits Darfur and witnesses what is happening while the world dithers"
Sci/Tech,The company is also offering a free tool to convert photos stored in other formats to the new Digital Negative specification.
Sci/Tech,"Security technologist Bruce Schneier explains that while cryptography is one of the most basic tools of computer security, it barely existed as an academic discipline 30 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"com September 27, 2004, 5:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports,Detroit head coach Steve Mariucci knew that they had an uphill climb on tap against Philadelphia on Sunday. It would have taken a perfect effort to beat the red hot Eagles at Ford Field.
World,"AGRA, INDIA - India on Monday began celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Taj Mahal, the world-famous example of Indo-Islamic architecture visited by millions of tourists every year."
World,"Arabic television says a wall at a construction site in Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates has collapsed, killing at least eight workers."
World,The Public Health Ministry yesterday confirmed the second case of human bird flu in a new wave of the deadly disease and announced it was putting all parts of the country on high alert for the epidemic.
Sci/Tech,Company aggressively addresses smaller businesses with products that reduce the cost and complexity of operating a Cisco network.
Sports, Olympic all round champion Paul Hamm  admitted he would be stunned if he lost the gold medal he was  awarded in Athens following a judging error.
Sci/Tech,"mail security systems vendor IronPort Systems Inc. is releasing new versions of its C Series line of Email Security Appliances, with features that make it easier for administrators to predict new virus outbreaks and manage e mail security across corporate networks, the company said Monday."
Business,Merck has obtained rights to license an experimental drug to treat obesity that has generated scientific interest because it is based on a hormone used by the body to signal that it has eaten enough.
Business,"RBC, 27.09.2004, Moscow 15:49:32.YUKOS #39;s assets should be sold for about \$15bn, Ivan Materov, Deputy Minister for Industry and Energy of the Russian Federation, said at an economic conference  quot;Russia: investments in the economy of growth quot;."
Business,"New York #39;s JP Morgan Chase is buying a majority stake in Highbridge Capital Management, a hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday."
Business,VODAFONE chief executive Arun Sarin today promised to return more cash to shareholders in the form of bigger dividends or share buybacks.
Sports,"BARDOLINO, Italy (CP) - Tereza Hurikova of the Czech Republic won the junior time trial to take home the first gold medal and rainbow jersey of the world road cycling championships Monday."
Sports, The NL East champion Atlanta Braves aim for their fourth straight victory as they start a three game series versus the New York Mets tonight at Turner Field.
World,Government has dismissed speculation that declaring its readiness to serve as a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could spark a diplomatic row with certain African countries.
Business, Oil prices surged to new record highs on  Monday near  $50 for U.S. crude as Nigeria emerged as the latest  focus for worries about supply security on world energy  markets.
Business," Harrah's Entertainment Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HET.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HET.N</A>  and Caesars Entertainment Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CZR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CZR.N</A> on Monday said they have  agreed to sell four casinos for  $1.24 billion to privately held  Colony Capital in a deal expected to ease anti trust concerns  for Harrah's planned takeover of Caesars."
Business," European airlines hoping for a 2005  industry recovery face new hurdles as record high oil prices  threaten to drive up costs and fuel surcharges for passengers,  officials said."
World,"Multinational companies began talks Monday with Nigerian villagers occupying three oil platforms in a dispute over jobs which shut 90,000 barrels per day of oil production."
Business,"Investors are pouring billions of dollars into these unregulated investments, shooting for high returns. Here's what to watch out for"
Sports,"For the eighth time this year, Vijay Singh stepped up to the winners podium to accept the hardware following another PGA Tour victory."
Sports,Olympic gymnastics champion Paul Hamm has appeared before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne in a bid to retain the gold medal he won in the mens all-round competition in Athens.
Business,"Researcher IDC has raised its estimate for the number of PCs that will be sold in 2004, saying it now expects sales of 176.5 million units, the company said Monday."
Business,"Walgreen (NYSE: WAG), a company that has built a business largely on prescription drugs, reported its 30th consecutive year of record sales and earnings today."
Business,"Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. have signed an agreement that gives Comcast the option to cut its stake in Time Warner Cable, paving the way for the two companies to disentangle their partnership."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 27 - British billionaire Sir richard Branson announced today (Monday) his latest venture will be out of this world. Branson is launching  quot;Virgin Galactic quot;, which will build 5 space craft capable flying more than 80 miles above the earth."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES : Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group said it was jumping into online music, with a  quot;Digital Megastore quot; for US customers offering song downloads for 99 cents."
Sci/Tech,There #39;s no better cure for insomnia than slapping on computer headphones and listening to a CRTC hearing via Webcast. The jargon is mind-numbing and a new layer of glaze coats the eyes with each acronym spoken 
Sports,"seeded Guillermo Canas defeated Guillermo Garcia Lopez of Spain 7 6 (1), 6 3 Monday on the first day of the Shanghai Open on Monday."
Sports,Olympic all-round champion Paul Hamm admitted he would be stunned if he lost the gold medal he was awarded in Athens following a judging error.
Sports,Penn State junior quarterback-wide receiver Michael Robinson is listed as doubtful for this week #39;s game against No. 19 Minnesota after suffering a concussion in Saturday #39;s game at Wisconsin.
World,"An Israeli aircraft attacked a car near Khan Yunis, Gaza, on Monday, killing a Palestinian militant and wounding four others, Palestinian security sources said."
World,"An Iranian diplomat taken hostage in Iraq last month was released by his captors on Monday but the fate of at least 11 other foreigners, including a Briton threatened with beheading, remained unclear."
World,"Two Palestinian militants were killed on Monday as Israeli Apache helicopters hit their car, Palestinian witnesses and medical sources said."
Business," A month end sales blitz of incentives by General Motors Corp.  and Ford Motor Co.  to clear out older vehicles will spur a slight rise in U.S. car and truck sales for September, analysts said."
Business,The leading drugstore retailer is leveraging prescription sales to produce record results.
Business,"The company said it will comply with the EU's antitrust decision if it loses an appeal this week. Also: New AT   #038;T Wireless Services device works for e-mail and messaging, minus voice service   hellip;. Comcast will cut its interest in Time Warner Cable   hellip;. and more."
Business,Ingram Micro Inc. today announced during a conference call that it has entered into an agreement that will increase its reach in the Asia Pacific region.
Business,"MOSCOW Sept. 27, 2004 - Assets of Russia #39;s beleaguered Yukos oil company should be sold for at least \$15 billion, a senior official said Monday, as the company #39;s main production unit is evaluated for sale against a crushing back-tax bill."
Sci/Tech," (Sep 27, 2004) Entrepreneur Richard Branson announced today that his company, Virgin Galactic, will be taking Scaled Composite #39;s SpaceShipOne to the next logical step, and offer flights to the public."
Sci/Tech,"HP says it is still committed to the Itanium processor, but it has decided to stop equipping workstations with the chip, due to demand for processors that run in both 32- and 64-bit environments."
Sci/Tech,"A new managed security behemoth has been created by the merger of three security vendors. Betrusted Holdings, TruSecure Corporation and Ubizen (a subsidiary of Betrusted) will amalgamate and form a new company, known as Cybertrust."
Sci/Tech,"The chip giant will now not ship the promised add-in module which would allow PCs based on its i915 and i925 families of chipsets to operate as WLAN access points, primarily to enable the sharing of broadband internet connections."
Sports,"In a game that mirrored the 115-year history of the bitter rivalry, the Dodgers outlasted the Giants 7-4 to win a rare September series in San Francisco."
World,"Getting aid to those who need it remain a big problem in storm-ravaged Haiti, where up to 1,500 were killed in flooding and 300,000 people were left homeless."
Sports,"  Peter Magowan knows all of the schedules by heart    when everybody plays, who they play, where they play. He knows the standings, too, obviously."
Sports,Inspectors will assess London #39;s bid for the 2012 Olympics during a visit to the capital early in 2005. The International Olympic Committee said its evaluation commission will be in London from 16 to 19 February.
World,"France #39;s police minister vowed on Monday to punish officers who planted explosives in an unwitting plane passenger #39;s luggage to test their sniffer dogs but then lost the  quot;bomb, quot; which remains missing after a three-day hunt "
Sci/Tech," The Portable Media Center    a new, Microsoft conceived handheld device that presents video and photos as well as music    would be a decent idea if there weren't such a thing as lampposts. Or street signs. Or trees. Or other cars."
Sci/Tech," Airbus makes it possible to make in flight cell phone calls. Is it a real technology advancement, or does it work like my anti lion powder?"
Sci/Tech, A federal magistrate has ordered IBM Corp. to reimburse software maker Compuware Corp. for costs relating to evidence that IBM produced only three months before Compuware's lawsuit was scheduled to go to trial.
Sci/Tech, The largest asteroid ever known to pass near Earth is making a close celestial brush with the planet this week in an event that professional and backyard astronomers are watching closely.
Sci/Tech," The rocket engine behind the privately built, piloted spacecraft SpaceShipOne will carry more propellant and burn longer during a Wednesday space shot, but has not undergone any serious modifications since its historic June flight, according to its developer."
Sci/Tech,Tokyo has played host to an exhibition showcasing the latest attractions for gamers.
Sci/Tech,"The arrival of Jeanne, the fourth powerful hurricane to slam into Florida in two months, makes it likely that 2004 will be the costliest hurricane season in U.S. history."
Sci/Tech,"Pick your vehicle #151;stock car, motorcycle, pickup truck, riding lawn mower #151;and competitors in the United States race them. So, too, the solar-powered car."
Sci/Tech,Earth's magnetic field has flipped many times over the last billion years. But only recently have scientists developed computer models to reveal how these reversals occur.
Sci/Tech,"Tumbling through space like a fumbled football, a peanut-shaped asteroid named 4179 Toutatis is expected to pass within a million miles (1.6 million kilometers) of Earth on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Many plants can naturally clean chemically contaminated soil and groundwater. Researchers are now helping them do a quicker, better job of rehabbing polluted sites."
World,"A senior Iraqi judge said today that he had closed a case brought against Ahmad Chalabi, the former exile once backed by the Pentagon."
Business," Air Canada, due to emerge from bankruptcy court protection this week, announced a revised deal with aircraft maker Bombardier on Monday that includes fewer firm orders."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON, September 27 (newratings.com) - Virgin Group Limited, owned by the British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, is planning to launch the world #39;s first passenger flight service to space in 2007, with seat prices starting at about \$198,600."
Sci/Tech,"Add a chapter to the sad tale of Intel #39;s (Nasdaq: INTC) sorry 2004. Today, longtime partner HP (NYSE: HPQ) admitted it would be dropping the beleaguered, 64-bit Itanium chip from its workstation lineup."
Sci/Tech,"New IP switches and routers that can be used to build converged voice, video, and data networks are aimed at business with limited IT resources."
Sci/Tech,A new technology capable of storing the equivalent of 100 DVDs on a single DVD-sized disc has been unveiled by researchers from London #39;s Imperial College.
Sci/Tech,IBM plans to announce that it will invest \$US250 million (\$350million) over five years and employ 1000 people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks and radio identification tags.
Sci/Tech,Your credit card information is coming under more frequent attack on the Internet than ever before. A study by Symantec Corp. says electronic commerce has become the favourite target of computer hackers.
Sci/Tech,"Packard said it will invest  $US150 million ( $210million) over five years in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, to appeal to large corporate customers such as retailers Wal Mart Stores and Best Buy."
Sci/Tech,"Perens said the legal arrangement between Sun and Microsoft was  quot;creepy. quot; The agreement, he added,  quot;essentially says that Sun will not stand together with the open source developers who contributed "
Sports,Maybe the long overseas flight will take something out of him. Perhaps the bland food will leave him feeling less than his best. There #39;s always the chance that a leprechaun could emerge from the Irish woods to distract him.
Sports,"  Palestinian gunmen abducted a CNN producer in Gaza City on Monday, the network said. The network said Riyadh Ali was taken away at gunpoint from a CNN van."
Sports,"Bangkok, Thailand (Sports Network) - Former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson of Sweden upended sixth-seeded Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in Monday #39;s opening-round action at the \$550,000 Thailand Open."
Sports,"Guangzhou, China (Sports Network) - Eighth-seeded Klara Koukalova was one of three first-round winners Monday at the inaugural Guangzhou International Women #39;s Open tennis tournament."
Sports,"Seoul, Korea (Sports Network) - Third-seeded German Marlene Weingartner and fourth-seeded American Mashona Washington were a pair of opening-round upset victims Monday at the inaugural Korea Open Tennis Championships."
Sports,The Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirmed Monday that running back Charlie Garner will miss the rest of the season with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee.
World,"Amjad Farooqi, a Pakistani militant killed by the country #39;s security forces yesterday, had links with top al-Qaeda leaders who instructed him to target westerners and top Pakistani leaders, a Pakistani minister said."
World, A meeting with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf brought an unexpected birthday present for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Business,(CBS/AP) The attorney general for the only holdout state in the US antitrust case against Microsoft Corp. is praising dramatic sanctions imposed this week by European regulators against the world #39;s largest software company.
Business,"  The soon to be merged Harrah #39;s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment announced their first asset disposals Monday, inking a deal to sell four casinos to Colony Capital for a total of  $1."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the largest US mortgage finance company, will be the subject of an Oct. 6 hearing by the House Financial Services Committee over its accounting and management, said Representative Richard Baker, a Louisiana Republican."
Business,"An unspecified number of cochlear implants to help people with severe hearing loss are being recalled because they may malfunction due to ear moisture, the US Food and Drug Administration announced."
Business,"Australian energy company Origin bought its 51 per cent stake in Contact Energy at a discount of nearly \$200 million, says an independent valuation released yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"It could turn out to be a revolutionary step in the field of digital photography - if everyone adopts it, anyway. Adobe Systems plans to introduce a new format for digital photos."
Sports,Former All-Star forward Jamal Mashburn will miss the entire 2004-05 NBA season because of a knee injury that could end his career.
Sports,    Angels management was so disturbed by Jose Guillen #39;s backlash at manager Mike Scioscia after Guillen was removed for a pinch runner Saturday that the team is willing to chase a playoff berth without its slugging left fielder.
Sci/Tech," The compact disc has at least another five years as the most popular music format before online downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Slovak Telecom, the fixed line operator controlled by Deutsche Telekom of Germany, has agreed to buy out AT amp;T Wireless and Verizon from its mobile arm Eurotel for an undisclosed price."
Sci/Tech," The compact disc has at least another  five years as the most popular music format before online  downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on  Tuesday."
Business, The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for global growth next year slightly amid expectations that the U.S. and Chinese economies will not expand as strongly as previously thought.
Sci/Tech,"Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro will be online to discuss recent reviews, including Portable Media Centers and Apple's iMac G5. He'll also answer your personal tech questions."
Business, Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp.  fell as much as 26 percent on Monday after a federal grand jury subpoenaed documents on commissions paid to a foreign subsidiary of the clothing maker.
Sci/Tech,"British entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin Group, announced Monday he has signed a deal with US company Mojave Aerospace Ventures (MAV) to put paying travelers into space."
Sports,"The New Orleans Hornets #39; Jamal Mashburn will sit out all of next season on the injured list to ready himself for a final comeback attempt in 2005-06, NBA sources told ESPN."
Sports,Kim Clijsters returns from injury in front of her home fans this week at the Gaz de France Stars event in Belgium. The former world number one has been out of action for five months with a wrist injury.
Business,"NBC will announce today that Conan O'Brien will succeed Jay Leno as host of the Tonight'' show at the end of Mr. Leno's current five-year contract, in 2009."
Sci/Tech,The new program includes grants and classes to help research and academic institutions manage their network systems.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: IronPort spam shield gets steelier...Via brings PCI Express to AMD PCs...Rice lab makes nano parts less toxic.
Sci/Tech,"Growth in commercial PC shipments in the second quarter was the highest in that segment since 1999, the researcher says."
Sci/Tech,"Avecho offers \$18,000 prize to anyone who can sneak a virus past its GlassWall product."
Sci/Tech,"year growth rate for the Net phone start up was ""sky high."" Now it has to avoid a sophomore jinx."
Sci/Tech,The push is on to get Instant Messenger software on more and more mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,"Today, adventurous British entrepreneur Richard Branson formally announced that his Virgin transport, entertainment and communications company plans to launch commercial sub-orbital space flights by 2007."
Sci/Tech,The extension of the partnership comes as Avici continues to struggle to win new customers.
Sports,"FARMINGTON, Pa. -- Vijay Singh held off Stewart Cink #39;s fast finish to win the 84 Lumber Classic by one shot Sunday and break Tiger Woods #39; one-year PGA Tour money record."
Sports,"Starkville, MS (Sports Network) - Mississippi State quarterback Omarr Conner is expected to miss at least three weeks after spraining a ligament in his right knee during Saturday #39;s 51-0 drubbing to LSU."
World,"A woman was confirmed Monday to be suffering from avian flu, the second known human victim of the disease in Thailand since July, but officials said there is no evidence it was the result of human-to-human transmission."
Sci/Tech,GT Software next week will formally unveil its platform for outfitting mainframe applications with Web services functionality and linking legacy data into SOAs (service-oriented architectures).
Sci/Tech,"Your basic everyday x86 server doesn't look so average anymore. In fact, with 64-bit extensions on the table and multi-core processors in the works, this venerable PC server is looking downright jazzy."
Sci/Tech,"Pouring fuel on the debate over whether IT provides a competitive advantage to corporations, a pair of prominent industry observers Monday offered starkly different views of the role computer technology can play in transforming business strategy."
Sci/Tech, PalmSource Inc. has finally answered the smart phone call.
Sci/Tech," Richard Branson's Virgin Group said it was jumping into the increasingly crowded market for online music, with a  quot;Digital Megastore quot; offering US customers song downloads for 99 cents."
World, Russia introduced a draft resolution Monday calling for a new list of suspects who would be subject to extradition in a stepped up global campaign against terrorism. China welcomed it but Pakistan and other Security Council members eyed the proposal with caution.
World," Palestinian gunmen abducted a CNN producer in Gaza City on Monday, the network said."
World, A federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit seeking a paper trail for Florida's new touchscreen voting machines with only five weeks left before the presidential election.
World," The presidential campaign has left Arizona behind. Democratic Sen. John Kerry made four visits and spent nearly  #36;4 million on television commercials in an attempt to make the state competitive. But polls this fall show President Bush with a comfortable lead, and Kerry has tabled plans for advertising in the first week of October."
World," Congressional investigators examining ""a semitrailer truck load"" of subpoenaed documents are trying to determine whether lax monitoring at a French bank that held more than  #36;60 billion for the U.N. oil for food program facilitated illicit business deals by the former Iraqi government, officials told The Associated Press."
World, China and Singapore on Monday  urged the international community to help calm Beijing's  dispute with Taiwan over its push for independence.
World," North Korea said Monday the  danger of war on the Korean peninsula is ""snowballing"" and  accused the United States of destroying the basis for  negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear program."
World," The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog,  Mohamed ElBaradei, is seeking a third term at the helm of the  International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a note circulated to  the agency's governing board on Monday confirmed."
World,"Kofi Annan built a reputation as the world #39;s most trusted diplomat, but the oil-for-food scandal has riled US critics. Is his job in jeopardy?"
World," Pakistani forces following up on a raid that killed a top al Qaida fugitive arrested four more suspected extremists Monday, while the U.S. Embassy warned that security constraints could keep its staff from helping citizens who get into trouble outside big cities..."
World," Palestinian gunmen abducted a CNN producer in Gaza City on Monday, the network said.    The network said Riyadh Ali was taken away at gunpoint from a CNN van..."
Business,Crude oil rose to a record \$49.74 a barrel in New York amid concern rebel attacks in Nigeria will reduce production and US refiners will struggle to replenish supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.
Business,A federal magistrate has ordered IBM Corp. to reimburse software maker Compuware Corp. for costs relating to evidence that IBM produced only three months before Compuware #39;s lawsuit was scheduled to go to trial.
Business,"AT amp;T Wireless #39; messaging device and service was unveiled, targeting teens and young adults who are heavy users of instant messaging (IM)."
Sports," Vijay Singh withdrew Monday from the American Express Championship, wanting to stay home with his family in Florida and cope with the damage left by Hurricane Jeanne."
Sci/Tech,"Paul Allen #39;s backing of commercial space flight received a boost Monday, as a startup called Virgin Galactic plans to build an aircraft based on the technology used by SpaceShipOne, the Allen-backed plane that flew into space in June."
Sci/Tech,"Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Digital went live today offering some 1,000,000 tracks - This being 250,000 more than iTunes. In March Branson said he will be adding digital music to his Virgin brand at the time "
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co., one of the  quot;initial eight quot; product distributors in the Wal Mart RFID trials, will unveil on Monday pacts with systems integrator BearingPoint Inc."
Sci/Tech,The station #39;s primary oxygen generator has barely worked this month despite repair efforts by the two astronauts on board. The men have had to tap into backup oxygen supplies.
Sports,"In GAZA story headlined  quot;CNN producer seized by armed men in Gaza quot;, please read name in paragraph 3 as ... Ben Wedeman ... instead of ... Ben Wedemen ... and make conform throughout). By Nidal al-Mughrabi. GAZA "
Sports,The New Orleans Hornets are moving to the Western Conference without Jamal Mashburn ... for at least one season. Mashburn and the Hornets will announce later Monday that the former All-Star will 
Sports, Former All Star forward Jamal Mashburn will miss the entire 2004 05 NBA season because of a knee injury that could end his career.
World,The deaths of five labourers at the construction site of the new airport terminal in Dubai will renew questions about conditions in which migrant workers toil in the United Arab Emirates.
World,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described his talks with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf as  quot;very good quot;. He said the two had agreed to carry forward the composite dialogue process which  quot;augurs well quot; for the bilateral relations.
Sports," Thomas Johansson of Sweden overcame his frustrations with a linesman to beat sixth seeded Feliciano Lopez of Spain 6 1, 2 6, 7 6 (5) in the first round Monday at the Thailand Open."
Sci/Tech,"year growth rate for the no cost phone service was ""sky high."" Now it has to avoid a sophomore jinx."
Sports,MLB officials and Orioles owner Peter Angelos are set to continue negotiations that would bring the Expos to Washington in 2005.
Business, The International Monetary Fund has cut  its forecast for global growth next year slightly amid  expectations that the U.S. and Chinese economies will not  expand as strongly as previously thought.
Business," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A> plans  to buy a majority stake in the hedge fund Highbridge Capital  Management, the companies said on Monday, a sign that Wall  Street is seeking a bigger role in the rapidly growing  hedge fund industry."
Business," Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.O</A> on Monday said  it is in talks with Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A> to explore a  possible deal to acquire bankrupt cable company Adelphia  Communications Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADELQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADELQ.PK</A>"
Business,"Mexico #39;s Cemex, one of the world #39;s largest makers of concrete will pay \$4.1 billion for British rival RMC Group, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday."
Business,Comcast Corp. on Monday said it is in talks with Time Warner Inc. to explore a possible deal to acquire bankrupt cable company Adelphia Communications Corp..  quot;Comcast is in discussions 
Business,"The airline sector, clouded by US Airways Group Inc. #39;s recent bankruptcy and Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s impending financial shortfall, sank deeper in Monday trading as low-cost carriers took a hit from lowered analyst ratings."
Sci/Tech,A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a judge who had thrown out a lawsuit seeking a paper trail for that state #39;s new touchscreen voting machines.
Sci/Tech,The vendor is teaming with OATSystems and BearingPoint to launch new RFID systems and services. By Elena Malykhina. Hewlett-Packard is teaming up with OATSystems Inc.
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - New Orleans Hornets forward Jamal Mashburn will sit out the 2004-05 season due to a patella femoral irritation of his right knee."
Sports,Snohomish County and state officials announced Monday that International Speedway Corp. has chosen a 850-acre site about 30 miles north of Seattle as the preferred site for a NASCAR racetrack.
World,"GAZA CITY, Sept 27 (AFP) - Seven Palestinians were killed in a series of violent incidents across the occupied territories Monday as Israel warned Syria to stop harbouring  quot;terrorists quot; after the slaying of a Hamas leader in Damascus."
World,Tropical Storm Jeanne was just the last straw for the Caribbean island nation of Haiti. are eating dirt and mud due to an iron deficiency ... quot; said Dr. John Carrol of Haitian Hearts.
World,US ambassador to Afghanistan ZalmayKhalilzad on Monday rejected the reported allegations of interfering in the ongoing presidential election process in the post-war nation.
World,A creative peace offering has been met with renewed violence in the troubled south of Thailand. Hours after 50 Thai army planes dropped some 100 million Japanese-style origami cranes over the predominantly 
Business,"Even as Microsoft appeals a finding that it broke antitrust rules, the company says it has spent millions to make a stripped-down version of Windows."
Business,"Federated Departments Stores Inc. said Monday that Hurricane Jeanne will hurt third-quarter earnings by 1 cent to 2 cents per share, further lowering an outlook already cut because of lost sales from Hurricane Frances."
Business,Whitehouse Station-based Merck is joining with a company that last year began small-scale testing of a nasal spray drug designed to make the stomach feel full faster.
Business,"An affiliate of Colony Capital LLC will buy Harrah #39;s casinos in East Chicago, Ill., and Tunica, Miss., and Caesars-owned Bally #39;s casino in Tunica and the Atlantic City Hilton in New Jersey for \$1."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has wound up its working group on Sender ID, the proposed spam-cutting standard. The purpose of Sender ID technology is to help verify the source of emails by authenticating domain addresses as valid."
Sports,"Tallahassee, FL (Sports Network) - Florida State quarterback Chris Rix will miss at least two weeks with a sprained right ankle. Rix suffered the injury during the first quarter of last Saturday #39;s 41-22 victory against Clemson."
Sports,The Chicago Cubs can afford few mistakes in their quest for a playoff spot over the seasons final week. Chicago will look to remain atop the NL wild-card race when it opens a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
World,"A wall has collapsed at Dubai #39;s airport construction site, killing at least five workers and injuring many more. Workers said they saw up to 40 casualties being taken away on Monday, but the toll could not be confirmed."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. and America Online Inc. announced a partnership Monday to provide 5,000 low income students with free refurbished personal computers and a year's worth of Internet access."
Sci/Tech," In this north German town a huge crane is helping to build the world's largest wind power plant, a prototype for offshore wind farms from 2006."
Business," Embattled mortgage finance company  Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> agreed to keep billions of dollars more cash  on hand while it corrects accounting problems, its government  regulator said on Monday."
Business," Stocks fell on Monday, with the Dow  slipping briefly below 10,000 as a further rise in oil prices  clouded the corporate profit outlook, and a brokerage downgrade  hurt semiconductor shares."
Business," Shipments of personal computers  this year will be higher than previously anticipated, boosted  by the strongest demand from businesses in five years, research  firm IDC said on Monday."
Business," Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.O</A> on Monday said  it is in talks with Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A> to explore a  possible deal to acquire bankrupt cable company Adelphia  Communications Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADELQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADELQ.PK</A>."
Business,Iran's hardline parliament approves a law giving it the right to block two huge foreign investment contracts awarded to Turkish companies.
Sci/Tech,"  NASA's Mars Global Surveyor, starting its third mission extension this week after seven years of orbiting Mars, is using an innovative technique to capture pictures even sharper than most of the more than 170,000 it has already produced.     One dramatic example from the spacecraft's Mars Orbiter Camera shows wheel tracks of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit and the rover itself..."
Business,The mutual fund information provider receives a Wells Notice over incorrect data.
Business,How some companies neglect simple marketing rules in Search Engine Optimization.
Sci/Tech,"The small-business push is aimed squarely at Microsoft, executives for the database giant acknowledge.\"
Sci/Tech,Cable channel G4techTV promises to make the 2004-2005 season happen one way or another by staging reproductions of key games.
Sci/Tech,An operating system for smart phones might make up for a rough quarter and Microsoft nipping at its heels.
Business,"NEW YORK (CNNfn) - The Bureau of Prisons has assigned Martha Stewart an inmate register number, 55170-054, and its inmate locator Web site says Stewart is  quot;in transit."
Business,"An increase in commercial PC demand growth has caused market research firm IDC to revise its forecast for 2004 PC shipments, the firm announced today."
Business,"Air Canada has agreed to buy 30 Canadair Regional Jets from Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) in a contract valued at \$821 million, the companies said on Monday, but the order falls 15 jets short of an earlier plan."
Sci/Tech,"An asteroid named for a Celtic god of war will come as close to Earth this week as it has since 1353. The space rock known as Toutatis will come on Wednesday within 960,000 miles of "
Sci/Tech,"Citing a rise in spam abuse, Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSN division has ended free access to its Hotmail Web-based e-mail service through the Outlook and Outlook Express clients."
Sports,"Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman will miss the remainder of the season after an MRI exam revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee."
Sports,"Hasselt, Belgium (Sports Network) - Third-seeded Russian Elena Bovina was an easy opening-round winner Monday at the inaugural Gaz de France Stars tennis event, where Belgian star Kim Clijsters will see her first action since early May this week."
World,"An Iranian diplomat taken hostage in Iraq last month has been released by his captors but the fate of at least 11 other foreigners, including Briton Kenneth Bigley threatened with beheading, remains unclear."
World,"The United States ambassador to Afghanistan denies allegations he is meddling in the country #39;s first direct presidential election, to be held on October 9. US ambassador to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, says that "
World,Egypt #39;s release of accused Israeli spy Azzam Azzam in an apparent swap for six Egyptian students held on suspicion of terrorism is expected to melt the ice and perhaps result 
World, Armed Palestinians kidnapped an Israeli  Arab producer for the CNN television network from a car in Gaza  City on Monday after asking for him by name.
Business," Embattled mortgage finance company  Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> agreed to keep billions of dollars more cash  on hand while it corrects accounting problems, its government  regulator said on Monday."
Business," Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.O</A> and Time  Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A> on Monday said they are in talks on a  possible joint offer to acquire bankrupt cable company Adelphia  Communications Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADELQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADELQ.PK</A>."
Business,Two of the European Union #39;s landmark antitrust decisions against US companies are in court this week as WorldCom Inc. seeks a moral victory and Microsoft Corp.
World," NBC announced Monday that Conan O'Brien will take over from Jay Leno as host of the ""Tonight"" show. But he'll have time to write his jokes   the planned succession won't happen until 2009..."
World,"SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - President Bush on Monday labeled rival Sen. John Kerry a political opportunist whose ever-changing positions undercut the Democrat's aspirations to be the nation's leader..."
Sports,Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman will miss the rest of the season after rupturing a ligament in his right knee. Grossman was injured in Sunday #39;s 27-22 loss to Minnesota when he scored on a 6-yard scramble at the 2-minute warning.
World," Oil prices reached a new high and sent stocks lower Monday, but with trading on Wall Street light and losses only moderate, investors seemed to be coming to terms with near  $50 per barrel crude.    After setting a new all time record settlement price of  $48.88 on Friday, oil continued its march higher on Monday, renewing fears on Wall Street that the slowdown in profits and the economic recovery would extend through the end of the year due to high energy costs..."
World,"Pakistani forces following up on a raid that killed a top al-Qaida fugitive arrested four more suspected extremists Monday, while the US Embassy warned that security constraints "
World,"By israelinsider staff September 27, 2004. An Israeli Druze citizen employed by CNN was kidnapped in Gaza City on Monday evening, by five armed Palestinians."
World, Russia introduced a draft resolution Monday calling for a new list of suspects who would be subject to extradition in a stepped up global campaign against terrorism. China welcomed it but Pakistan and other Security Council members eyed the proposal with caution...
World,"The Pakistani President, Pervez Musharraf, says the killing of an al-Qaeda militant by security forces is a major blow against terrorism."
World,"Two US 1st Infantry Division soldiers were killed in separate incidents today near Balad, Iraq, the US military said, and three Iraqi soldiers were killed by a suicide bomber near the insurgent-held city of Fallujah."
Business,"NEW YORK, Sept 27 (AFP) - Oil futures jumped to their highest closing on record Monday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, rising 76 cents to 49."
Business,"Comcast Corp. (CMCSA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said they are in talks on a possible joint offer to "
Business,"Depressed sales at Federated Department Store Inc. stores in Florida will cause third-quarter results to come in lower than expected, the company announced today."
Business,"How big is your key ring? There are the house keys, of course, and the car keys and the little fob for unlocking the doors from 30 feet away."
Sci/Tech,"Sir Richard Branson hopes his new company will be the first to send adventuresome tourists into space. Branson, founder of airlines, entertainment and telecom holding company Virgin Group, announced Monday "
Sci/Tech,"Amaze your friends as CD-quality music comes out of your little plastic computer speakers! Then, pay us - monthly - even if you dont listen to anything, and even if you would rather listen to it on your portable music player."
Sci/Tech,"Packard will stop selling workstations equipped with Intel #39;s 64 bit Itanium processors. HP said its workstation customers want chips that are more compatible with 32 bit software, like Intel #39;s Xeon and the AMD Opteron."
Sci/Tech,"An asteroid named after a Celtic god of war will this week make its closest journey past Earth for 651 years. The space rock known as Toutatis will come within 960,000 miles (about 1.5 million km) of Earth on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Apple has finally formally addressed a well known display problem with the 15-inch PowerBook. The 15-inch PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension Program offers replacement 
Sports,SHANGHAI (Ticker) - Third seed Guillermo Canas of Argentina became the first seeded player to reach the second round of the Heineken Open Shanghai.
Sports,"THE three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Mr Justice N. Santosh Hegde, today referred the petition filed by Zee Telefilms challenging the cancellation of the telecast rights and re-opening the bidding process by the Board of Control for "
Sports,"September 27, 2004 - Chicago quarterback Rex Grossman injured his right knee late in the fourth quarter of the Bears #39; 27-22 loss to Minnesota on Sunday."
Sports,"Former world number one Kim Clijsters will make her long-awaited return to action after a five-month injury absence at this week #39;s Gaz de France Stars in Belgium, China Radio International reported on Monday."
Sports, The Red Sox ended their home season in typical fashion with another brilliant performance by Curt Schilling and another benches clearing confrontation with the Yankees.
Business,THE cost of oil soared to a record \$US49.64 a barrel today as unrest in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia alarmed traders. Oil futures jumped to their highest closing price on record on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Business,"Leggett  amp; Platt Inc. said Monday that it will supply lawnmower-engine maker Briggs  amp; Stratton Corp. with aluminum die castings for an assembly plant in Auburn, Ala."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer is offering free replacement screens to owners of 15-inch PowerBook models whose machines have a flaw that causes the screen to display white spots.
World,Armed men have seized an Israeli Arab producer working for the CNN television network from a car in Gaza City after asking for him by name.
Business,"In a move the company says significantly strengthens its position in the growing Asia Pacific region, distributor Ingram Micro Inc."
Business, Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (TOM) said a federal grand jury is investigating whether its US subsidiary has been inappropriately shifting 
Business," Martha Stewart still does not know where she will do her time for lying about a stock sale, but she #39;s already been designated federal inmate No."
Business,"Kraft, the largest US food company, on Monday will reveal details of a high-stakes marketing gamble to tie many of its lines with the popular South Beach diet."
Sci/Tech,"Richard Branson #39;s Virgin group said today that it would be entering the market of online music, a move which will put Virgin against other music services such as Apple iTunes, MSN Music and many other pay-per-song music services."
Sci/Tech,"Ogo is the first wireless messaging device to provide instant messaging (IM) and e-mail from all three leading providers - AOL, MSN, and Yahoo!"
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc. continued its push into the small and medium-sized business market today with the announcement of new modular switches geared toward SMBs.
Sports,Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon has a broken vertebrae in his neck that will sideline him at least six weeks. Gannon had an MRI exam Monday morning and was taken for further tests.
Sports,"Berea, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns linebacker Ben Taylor will miss the remainder of the season because of a torn tendon in his chest."
Sports,  Nobody has more problems at the start of the Champions League season than Real Madrid   unless it #39;s Italian side AS Roma.
World,Armed Palestinians seized an Israeli Arab producer for the CNN television network from a car in Gaza City on Monday after asking for him by name.
World,  The festive segment of the Paralympic closing ceremony was canceled Monday after seven teenagers were killed in a bus accident on the way to the games.
Business," U.S. consumers are in good financial shape, a top Fed official said on Monday, dismissing fears that high levels of household debt are unsustainable."
Business,"Remember some of the biggest winners from 1999? Yeah, Bill Mann forgot about a lot of them too."
Business,A federal grand jury probes into the commission rates Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. paid to a non-U.S. subsidiary.
Business,NEW YORK: Tata Sons chairman Ratan N Tata will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) here on Monday to mark the listing of group company Tata Motors on the world #39;s largest bourse.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco this week will release products it says will help small companies deal with the complexities of LAN switch security, convergence and network management."
Sci/Tech, A row over intellectual property claims from Microsoft Corp. has dealt a fatal blow to an ambitious effort by Internet engineers to create a technical standard for curbing junk e mail.
Sports,A DETERMINED Guillermo Canas held off a strong early charge from Spain #39;s Guillermo Garcia-Lopez to win his first round clash at the Shanghai ATP event 7-6 6-1 today.
Sports,"NEW DELHI: The telecast rights case for cricket to be played in India from October 2004 to 2008 has taken a turn, with varied offers coming from Zee, ESPN-Star and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)."
World,"Amid all the hype surrounding its 350th anniversary, the Taj Mahal opened to higher than usual pollution on Monday. On a day that ministers at Agra Fort and Delhi promised to take the best care of the world "
World,"27 September 2004 -- An Iranian diplomat was freed by his captors in Iraq today after spending more than a month as a hostage. Iran #39;s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Faridoun Jahani, the Iranian consul in "
Business,"Tata Motors Ltd. #39;s new listing on the New York Stock Exchange will help India #39;s biggest maker of trucks and buses add investors, raise capital for acquisitions and improve its corporate "
Sci/Tech,Adobe has announced ambitious plans to unify the digital camera market by creating a single file format that all digital cameras can record in.
Sci/Tech, A row over intellectual property claims from Microsoft Corp. has dealt a fatal blow to an ambitious effort by Internet engineers to create a technical standard for curbing junk e mail.
Sci/Tech," Swiss authorities hailed as a success a test of Internet voting in a national referendum, even as computer security experts remain skeptical that any online balloting could ever be secure using current technologies."
Sci/Tech," Xcel Energy Inc.  plans to sell its broadband communications unit in a bid to focus solely on its core utility operations, the U.S. power producer said on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) says it will obey any directives issued by the European Union  over the modification of Windows. European regulators have ordered the  world's biggest software maker to offer a version of its operating  system without its media player.
Sci/Tech," It looks as though the European Commission is getting ready to permit  Oracle's (Nasdaq: ORCL) US #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid of PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT). The ruling, which has been  widely anticipated after a similar consideration in the United States also  paved the way for Oracle's takeover, is expected to be handed down before the  end of October."
Sci/Tech, It wasn't until the U.S. cruise ship had pulled into port in Atlantic Canada that those on board made a gruesome discovery    the body of a large whale was impaled on the vessel's bow.
Sci/Tech," Scientists in California on Friday began examining for the first time samples of solar wind particles collected by the spacecraft Genesis, which crashed earlier this month in the Utah desert when its parachutes failed to open on landing."
Sci/Tech,Schools are spending a fortune on technology in the hopes of gaining relevance with Generation I.  Bad news--they've already lost.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Feature</strong> From hell to hell and maybe heaven
World," More than a week after floods devastated this impoverished Haitian city, aid workers were struggling to bring food and clean water to thousands of residents, some still perched on roofs."
World," President Bush on Monday mocked his Democratic rival John Kerry for shifting his positions on Iraq so many times he could ""debate himself"" in this week's face off between the two candidates."
World, Ralph Nader's last ditch bid to win a spot on Oregon's presidential ballot has taken him to a place frequented by many candidates over the years  #151; the Supreme Court.
World,"A suspected al-Qaeda leader arrested in Lebanon last week has died of a heart attack, officials say."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Avici extends AT #38;T contract...IronPort spam shield gets steelier...Via brings PCI Express to AMD PCs...Rice lab makes nano parts less toxic.
Sci/Tech,Your secret shame is over. A start-up in Pennsylvania says it can cure foot-odor problems with nanosocks.
Sci/Tech,"Group to push development of HD DVD hardware and content, plus try to drive commercial adoption."
Sci/Tech,Company offers free replacement screens to owners of 15-inch models that display white spots.
Sports, Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon has a broken vertebra in his neck that will sideline him at least six weeks.
Sci/Tech,Operating system might help make up for a rough quarter and Microsoft nipping at the company's heels.
Sports," No stranger to injuries, Brett Favre can add another ailment to his list: a bum left shoulder to go with a bruised left hamstring."
Sports,Let #39;s start by dispensing praise to both the US and Spanish Davis Cup teams that will play for the chalice the first week of December.
Sports,PSV Eindhoven defender Andr Ooijer is expected to miss upwards of a month due to an injury suffered during their weekend romp over Heerenveen.
Sports, Philadelphia Eagles fullback Jon Ritchie will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Sunday's 30 13 victory over the Detroit Lions.
World,"A crane smashed into a wall during construction of an unfinished terminal at Dubai #39;s airport Monday, and witnesses reported at least eight workers were killed."
World,Two car bombs killed seven Iraqi national guardsmen and a rocket barrage hit a police academy Monday as insurgents kept up their offensive to subdue Iraq #39;s beleaguered security forces.
Sports," Virginia Ruano Pascual of Spain rallied past ninth seeded Jelena Kostanic of Croatia 3 6, 7 6 (3), 6 4 Monday at the Gaz de France Stars, where Kim Clijsters will make her comeback this week from a five month injury layoff."
Sports," ALAMEDA, Calif. (Sports Network) - Oakland Raiders  quarterback Rich Gannon is expected to be sidelined for at  least six weeks after sustaining fractured vertebrae in his  neck."
Sports," A young Spartak Moscow player has died  in hospital from injuries after being attacked on his way home,  the Russian ice hockey club said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Sun, an early leader in support of RFID, announced today the creation of a retail compliance test center that will simulate a Wal-Mart distribution center in order to evaluate RFID tag compliance for vendors."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. no longer plans to turn its latest batch of chipsets into wireless access points, citing a lack of interest from PC vendors and the proliferation of standalone access points, a company spokesman said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- PalmSource Inc..."
Business," Stocks declined on Monday, as record  crude oil prices triggered fresh worry that energy costs will  erode corporate profits and consumer demand."
Business,"Plus, the \$600 billion cash cow, Kraft's diet pitch, and Samsung sets nano benchmark."
Business,"The flash memory maker does fine in camera, but doesn't deliver for investors."
Business,"Stocks declined on Monday, as record crude oil prices triggered fresh worry that energy costs will erode corporate profits and consumer demand."
Sci/Tech," The founder of Virgin Atlantic Airlines is spreading his wings. No longer content with conquering the skies, Richard Branson has set his sights higher   much higher."
Sci/Tech,"Swiss authorities hailed as a success a test of Internet voting in a national referendum, even as computer security experts remain skeptical that any online balloting could ever be secure using current technologies."
Sports,"For at least their next two games, Florida State will have a new face under center. Head coach Bobby Bowden announced Monday morning that redshirt sophomore Wyatt Sexton would start in place of fifth-year "
Sports,Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green said last week that his team #39;s offensive system was the best in the league. Apparently the rest of the league never received the memo.
World,"NEW DELHI: It was a grand homecoming for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as he touched the Indira Gandhi International Airport here tonight after culminating his  #39;voyage of discovery #39;, as he described his nine-day tour of Britain and US."
World,Jordan #39;s King Abdullah said in an interview published on Monday he believed two Italian women kidnapped in Iraq three weeks ago were still alive and Jordan was trying to obtain their freedom.
World,"Jordan #39;s King Abdullah II left here Monday on a two-day working visit to France and Italy, Jordanian TV reported. The king will hold talks with French President Jacques Chirac "
Business,"Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. said they are exploring a potential joint bid for Adelphia Communications Corp., the troubled cable company that put itself on the block as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding."
Business,"Devon Energy Corp. (DVN.A: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it set a two-for-one stock split and would buy back up to 10 percent of its shares, as the company #39;s cash levels "
Business,"Shares of Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. (NSTK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) soared 70 percent on Monday after the company said it had formed an alliance with Merck  amp; Co."
Business,Consistent gains in commercial personal computer demand will boost shipments of PCs to176.5 million units in 2004 on growth of 14.
Business,"Harrah #39;s Entertainment Inc. (HET.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said they have agreed to sell four casinos for "
Business,"Walgreen Co. increased its fourth-quarter profits by 18 percent despite slower growth in prescription drug sales industrywide, taking market share from competitors as it gains ground on the biggest US retailers."
Sci/Tech,British airline tycoon Richard Branson said Monday he has cut a deal with a US rocket ship company to take paying passengers into space.
Sci/Tech,"A bricks and mortar music store is transforming into a clicks and mortar presence, as the Virgin Group is launching a music store in the US."
Sci/Tech,"HP (Quote, Chart) is doing a lot of explaining after it revealed this weekend that it will no longer put Itanium processors in its high-performance workstations."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - E-mail security systems vendor IronPort Systems Inc. is releasing new versions of its C-Series line of e-mail security appliances, with features that make it easier "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Intel Corp. no longer plans to turn its latest batch of chip sets into wireless access points, citing a lack of interest from PC vendors and the proliferation of stand-alone access points."
Sci/Tech,"Lexar Media today at Photokina (Hall 1.2, B-058) introduced two new Professional CompactFlash Readers designed for nearly instantaneous data transfer as well enhanced version of its multicard readers."
Sports,A 49th-minute header by Moroccan defender Talal El Karkouri gave Charlton Athletic a 1-0 home win over Blackburn Rovers on Monday that lifted the London club to seventh in the Premier League.
Sports,Syracuse starting cornerback Tanard Jackson was released from the hospital Monday after being stabbed in the chest during a fight outside the campus student center.
Sports,"An 850-acre tract of farmland in Snohomish County near Marysville is the preferred site for a new \$140 million, 75,000-seat NASCAR track, county and city officials said Monday."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles fullback Jon Ritchie was placed on injured reserve Monday and will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL during Sunday #39;s game versus Detroit."
Sports,"Bengals middle linebacker Nate Webster will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Webster had surgery Monday to repair the patella tendon in his right knee, torn during the closing minutes of a 23-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday."
Business,Reuters reported Monday that a former aide to Enron Corp. ex-Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow has implicated his former boss in pushing a bogus deal with Merrill Lynch that boosted Enron #39;s books.
Sports," Shaun King has been in Josh McCown #39;s situation as a struggling young quarterback trying to find his way in the NFL. He replaced McCown in the fourth quarter Sunday, but he wasn #39;t about to fuel a "
Sports,The team learned on Monday that full-back Jon Ritchie will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Business,"In a move Citigroup Inc. said was aimed at broadening the experience of up-and-coming executives, two of its top managers are swapping jobs."
World,"Izzedin Subhi Sheik Khalil, 42, was killed in a bomb that destroyed his car in Damascus on Sunday. This was the first time a Hamas leader was assassinated in the Syrian capital."
World,"Suspected communist rebels have shot dead the leader of a breakaway guerrilla group that entered into a peace agreement with the Philippine government, police say."
Business,"Oil futures have jumped to their highest closing on record on the New York Mercantile Exchange, rising 76 US cents to \$US49.64 dollars a barrel, as unrest in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia alarmed traders."
Business,"The airline sector, clouded by US Airways Group Inc. #39;s recent bankruptcy and Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s impending financial shortfall, sank deeper in Monday trading as low-cost carriers took a hit from lowered analyst ratings and rising oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"  Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO   News) announced today the availability of a suite of new Cisco Catalyst switching products and services specifically designed and priced for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs)."
Sports,"ALAMEDA, Calif. Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon has a broken vertebrae in his neck and he #39;ll be on the sidelines at least six weeks."
Sci/Tech, A fiberglass statue of Christ that washed up on a sandbar in the Rio Grande three weeks ago is attracting scores of devout pilgrims to a police department lost and found and being hailed as a miracle.
Sports, David Eckstein proved he could play in the majors despite being smaller than many batboys. He fought through injuries. He learned to hang tight on the plate with a 95 mph fastball coming at him.
Sports,The Oakland Raiders reported Monday that quarterback Rich Gannon will be sidelined at least six weeks with a neck injury. Gannon broke vertebrae in his neck when he collided helmet 
Sports, Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair will stay in the hospital Monday night with a bruised sternum and will be listed as questionable on the NFL injury report.
Sports, New Orleans Hornets forward Jamal Mashburn will sit out the 2004 05 season due to a patella femoral irritation of his right knee.
Sports, Los Angeles investor Mark L. Attanasio appears to be close to an agreement to buy the Milwaukee Brewers from the family of baseball commissioner Bud Selig.
Sports,"Wyatt Sexton will make his first start at quarterback for FSU, replacing injured Chris Rix for Saturday's game against North Carolina."
World," The Nigerian rebel group fighting  government troops in the oil rich Niger delta said on Monday it  will launch ""all out war on the Nigerian state"" from Oct. 1 and  advised all oil companies to shut production by then."
World,Pop producer Phil Spector is indicted on a charge that he murdered an actress at his home 19 months ago.
World,The Senate opened a floor debate today and moved toward a final vote on a bill endorsed by 9/11 commission leaders.
Business," NYMEX crude oil futures jumped 36 cents in electronic trading on Monday evening to the psychological  #36;50 a barrel level, the highest in the 21 years oil futures have traded on the exchange, as Nigerian rebels decided an ""all out"" war against the government starting Oct. 1."
Business," The blue chip Dow Jones average closed below 10,000 for the first time in about six weeks on Monday as a spike in oil prices to nearly  #36;50 a barrel renewed concerns about corporate profits while analysts cutting recommendations hurt tech stocks."
World, Two car bombs killed seven Iraqi national guardsmen and a rocket barrage hit a police academy Monday as insurgents kept up their offensive to subdue Iraq's beleaguered security forces. U.S...
Business, U.S. oil prices reached a record  $50 a  barrel on Monday as Nigeria emerged as the latest focus for  worries about supply in an already tight worldwide energy  market.
Business," The blue chip Dow Jones average closed  below 10,000 for the first time in about six weeks on Monday as  a spike in oil prices to nearly  $50 a barrel renewed concerns  about corporate profits while analysts cutting recommendations  hurt tech stocks."
World," Oil prices reached a new high and sent stocks lower Monday, pushing the Dow Jones industrials back below 10,000. But with trading on Wall Street light and losses only moderate, investors seemed to be coming to terms with near  $50 per barrel crude..."
World,"SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - A district attorney said Monday that he would not prosecute Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Dupre on child rape charges because the statute of limitations has expired in the case..."
Sci/Tech,"Fund manager Cerberus Capital Management to buy the Mobitex network, used to support a quarter of the world's BlackBerry users."
Sci/Tech,"Up to 15,000 audio files can be stored on the company's upcoming hard drive-based player."
Sci/Tech,"The Enterprise Grid Alliance, whose mission is to push the adoption of grid computing, is working on standards and specifications to make it easier to deploy vendor products in a grid environment, according to EGA President Donald Deutsch."
Sci/Tech,"Speaking at the IDC-sponsored European IT Forum in Paris, controversial author Nicholas G. Carr and business consultant Don Tapscott disagreed about whether IT can spark business model changes that help companies gain strategic advantages over competitors."
Sci/Tech,"Boosted by the strongest demand from businesses since 1999, PC shipments this year will be higher than previously anticipated, research firm IDC said today."
Sci/Tech,"IronPort Systems today unveiled new versions of its C-Series line of Email Security Appliances, offering new features to help administrators predict new virus outbreaks and manage corporate e-mail security."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has dropped plans to turn its latest batch of chip sets into wireless access points, citing a lack of interest from PC vendors and the rising number of stand-alone access points."
Sci/Tech,"Concord management software has helped uncover a range of problems at Northwestern medical group, which is now seeing improved system performance."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will be ready to comply with European Commission demands for changes to its Windows operating systems if a European court does not suspend the antitrust remedy, a company spokesman said today."
Sci/Tech,"Qwest Communications International has added its OneFlex VoIP services for small, medium, and enterprise businesses to 10 additional markets."
Business,"Oil prices charged toward \$50 a barrel Monday, and gasoline prices surged to \$1.92 a gallon last week, as petroleum output in the Gulf of Mexico returns at a slower-than-expected rate after Hurricane Ivan and geopolitical unrest keeps traders on edge."
Business,"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Monday that the air traffic has seen continued recovery but, with the industry loss for 2004 expected to be 3 to 4 billion US dollars, there is no excuse to relax."
Sci/Tech,"Using elephant dung and skin samples, researchers said they were able to make a map of elephant DNA that could help track down ivory poachers."
Sci/Tech,"com September 27, 2004, 2:20 PM PT. Toshiba on Monday announced in Japan that it #39;s upping the song capacity of its Gigabeat line of hard drive-based digital audio players."
Sports,90 mins: And so the curtain comes down on a match of very fine margins. Not an epic by any stretch of the imagination but both teams worked extremely hard but never really showed enough craft to open the opposition defence.
Sports,"While no official announcement has been made, Mark Attanasio, a Los Angeles investor, looks to be the new owner of the Milwaukee Brewers."
Sports,Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon has a broken vertebra in his neck that will sideline him at least six weeks. Gannon had an MRI exam Monday morning and was taken for further tests.
Sci/Tech,It's part of the company's effort to beat back Linux and piracy efforts in developing technology markets.
Sci/Tech,"within 25 seconds - to 2,500mph. For no more than five minutes they will float about, 80 miles above planet Earth. Lavatory and in-flight drinks?"
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s part of the company #39;s effort to beat back Linux and piracy efforts in developing technology markets. Microsoft says it will offer a simplified and lower-priced version of Windows XP in Russia, matching "
Sports,A 49th-minute header by Moroccan defender Talal El Karkouri gave Charlton Athletic a 1-0 home win over Blackburn Rovers on Monday that lifted the London club to seventh in the Premier League.
Sports,"It is 4:30 pm on Tuesday, the day after the Minnesota Twins clinched their third consecutive American League Central Division title."
Sci/Tech," After weeks of negotiations, the U.S. Senate could take action this week on a bill that would make it easier to sue ""peer to peer"" networks like Kazaa and LimeWire that allow users to copy music and movies over the Internet."
Sci/Tech," Shipments of personal computers this year will be higher than previously anticipated, boosted by the strongest demand from businesses in five years, research firm IDC said on Monday."
World,"A US Treasury Department spokesman on Monday gave a positive, though muted, reception to a British proposal to ease the debt of heavily indebted poor countries, which was unveiled over the weekend."
Sci/Tech, It's part of the company's effort to beat back Linux and piracy efforts in developing technology markets.
Sci/Tech," After weeks of negotiations, the  U.S. Senate could take action this week on a bill that would  make it easier to sue ""peer to peer"" networks like Kazaa and  LimeWire that allow users to copy music and movies over the  Internet."
Business," Rising crude oil costs are taking a toll on U.S. consumers, as the national price for gasoline jumped 5.1 cents a gallon over the last week and diesel fuel hit a record high, the government said on Monday."
Business," Rising crude oil costs are taking a  toll on U.S. consumers, as the national price for gasoline  jumped 5.1 cents a gallon over the last week and diesel fuel  hit a record high, the government said on Monday."
Business," Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOM.N</A>  fell as much as 26 percent on Monday after a federal grand jury  subpoenaed documents on commissions paid to a foreign  subsidiary of the clothing maker."
Business," Iraq cleared around  $81 million in  debt it owed the International Monetary Fund late last week,  fund sources said on Monday, opening the way for the first aid  to flow from the global lender to Iraq."
Sci/Tech,Company offers higher-end equipment and new expertise for selling complicated combinations of products.
Sci/Tech,"GAO said the department has to work on seven key practices. It #39;s progress so far is a  quot;work in progress, quot; GAO says. By Eric Chabrow."
Sci/Tech,The Sensor and Actuator Solutions group will create services and software related to RFID systems. By Laurie Sullivan. IBM has created the Sensor and Actuator Solutions group to support devices such as those used in radio-frequency identification setups.
Sports,A FIRST goal for Charlton from Moroccan defender Tala El Karkouri saw them preserve their unbeaten Premiership home record as they beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0.
Sports,SPANIARD Virginia Ruano Pascual has fought back from a set down to upset ninth-seeded Croat Jelena Kostanic at the Gaz de France Stars WTA event in Belgium today.
Sports,"Detroit Lions rookie running back Kevin Jones will be sidelined at least two weeks with a high right ankle sprain. Since the Lions have a bye this weekend, coach Steve Mariucci is hoping that Jones will just miss the October 10 game at Atlanta."
World,"GAZA, SEPTEMBER 27: Armed Palestinians kidnapped an Israeli Arab producer for CNN TV network from a car in Gaza City on Monday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility."
World,RIYADH: The  quot;terrorist quot; murder of a French citizen in Jeddah and another shoot-out on Monday between suspected Islamist militants and security forces in the Saudi capital have 
World,Two UN agencies have warned that bird flu is set to remain a serious threat to animal and human life worldwide in the near future.
Sci/Tech,"With the release of the new iMac G5, some educational technology departments might want to check Apple's online education store, where they'll find an additional model available only to education institutions. Cheaper eMacs are there, too."
Sci/Tech,"IBM later this week will deliver its long-awaited DB2 Information Integrator, code-named Masala, which contains a sophisticated search engine that allows corporate users to dig out and analyze data across a wide range of IBM and non-IBM information data stores, according to sources familiar with the company's plans."
Sci/Tech,Symantec report says Internet attacks for financial gain on the rise.
Business,"Crude oil futures hit \$US50 in electronic after-hours trade in New York, setting a new record as supply worries intensified. In regular trading the November benchmark contract for light sweet crude on the "
Business,"The global airline industry stands to incur losses of between \$3 billion and \$4 billion this year as surging oil prices wipe out any hope of profit created by rising passenger traffic, the International Air Transport Association said "
Business,Palm kicks off its European developer conference in Munich this week with details of a new release of its Cobalt OS. Cobalt 6.1 will feature new GSM and 802.
Sci/Tech,"Some reseller partners of security appliance vendor IronPort Systems are taking the good with the not so good. IronPort partners like Peter Kolb, director of data sales at Triple A Networks, a technology integrator "
Sci/Tech,"Intel no longer plans to turn its latest batch of chipsets into wireless access points, citing a lack of interest from PC vendors and the proliferation of standalone access points, a company spokesman said Friday."
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair remained in a Nashville hospital Monday because of a bruised sternum, but tests revealed no serious injuries."
Sports,Two clubs seemingly vying to make theirs the most miserable start to a season - Real Madrid and AS Roma -ill meet on their return to Champions League duty.
World,"Pakistan claims its security forces have killed a leading al-Qa #39;ida member who was a main suspect in the kidnap and murder of the journalist Daniel Pearl, and an assassination "
Sci/Tech, Online media company Yahoo Inc.  late on Monday rolled out tests of redesigned start pages for its popular Yahoo.com and My.Yahoo.com sites.
Sci/Tech, Airline mogul and adventurer Richard Branson announced plans Monday to boldly go where no private transport company has gone before  #151; into space.
World," Doctors are performing amputations without electricity or running water while waste from this city's shattered sewage system contaminates mud and floodwaters, infecting wounds that threaten to turn gangrenous."
World, Visiting Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit said he plans to travel next week to Israel and underscore the need for Israel's total pullout from Gaza.
World," The United States said it was taking  quot;very seriously quot; reports that the Laotian military massacred ethnic Hmong children, urging Vientiane to launch a probe on the issue."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   A man who the B.C. Court of Appeal found was ""carrying on behind his wife's back"" and must continue spousal support payments will contest the ruling in the country's highest court because it contravenes the Divorce Act and could have national importance, his lawyer said Monday."
World," Details of a new television ad from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, to begin airing this week:"
World,Six million students are expected to begin school Saturday in a key test of security.
World,"As Pakistan rounds up more Al Qaeda operatives in its cities, hundreds of Uzbek fighters remain in the tribal hills."
World,"The Basque separatist group, Eta, says it will continue its violent campaign for self-determination."
Business,"Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (TOM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell as much as 26 percent on Monday after a federal grand jury subpoenaed documents on commissions paid to a foreign subsidiary of the clothing maker."
Business," Air Canada #39;s new regional jets, including 50 seat Bombardier planes that start arriving next month, will put the company in better shape to compete than its rivals, CEO Robert Milton boasted Monday."
Business,Harrah #39;s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment Inc. have agreed to sell four hotel-casinos to an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC for about 1.2 billion dollars.
Sci/Tech,"On Monday, Virgin Group subsidiary Virgin Digital launched an online store designed to leverage the name recognition of its brick-and-mortar Virgin Megastore while competing with a subscription-based model."
Sci/Tech," As the photography trade show Photokina kicks off this week in Cologne, Germany, graphics software giant Adobe continues to set the agenda in both the professional and consumer markets."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Monday announced it would start charging users to access their Hotmail accounts from the Outlook or Outlook Express e-mail clients.
Sci/Tech,"IBM announced yesterday that it will invest US\$250 million (S\$425 million) over the next five years and employ 1,000 people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks."
Sports,Mark Hughes maintained Blackburns hard effort would soon earn their just rewards - after his side went down 1-0 to Charlton in tonights Barclays Premiership clash at The Valley.
Sports, Nobody has more problems at the start of the Champions League season than Real Madrid   unless it #39;s Italian side AS Roma.
World,"Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon expressed his viewpoint that he supported the augmentation of the seats of non-permanent Security Council members, and opposed increasing the numbers of permanent members, at the foreign minister talks held Friday between "
Sci/Tech,"SAS unveiled on Monday a forecasting tool, SAS High-Performance Forecasting, targeted at industries that do large volumes of forecasts."
Sci/Tech," Consumers are easing off on PC purchases as corporations ramp up their purchases, according to the latest data from market researcher IDC. Slackening consumer demand will help lower expectations for the market in the second half of 2004 and into 2005, IDC said Monday."
Business,SINGAPORE: The mainland #39;s plan to buy Canadian mining giant Noranda for some US\$5 billion is just the beginning of an overseas acquisition march fuelled by swollen foreign exchange reserves and a need to secure natural resources.
Sci/Tech,"Targeted for the teen and young-adult consumer markets, the Ogo will retail for \$99 following a \$30 mail-in rebate. Its clamshell design includes a 4K color screen and full Qwerty keypad with "
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems is shaking up its network management with the release of two new switches. Aimed at mid-sized enterprises, the switches acknowledge that there are large numbers of people who are not confident "
Sci/Tech,Ironport Systems today announced the latest version of the e-mail security company #39;s C-Series E-Mail Security Appliance. The new version formalizes the release of Ironport #39;s Virus Outbreak 
Sports,"Talal El Karkouri #39;s first goal for Charlton ensured the club #39;s best start to the Premiership to date, though the statistic may reflect favourably on "
Sports,"At least the innocent were spared possible humiliation. Even though Britain lost to Austria 3-2 last weekend and remain in the second division of the Davis Cup, Jeremy Bates was "
Sports,"Nobody respects coach Joe Gibbs more than me, but this week I see the Cowboys and coach Bill Parcells having the upper hand. I #39;m sure Gibbs is going to get the Redskins back to an elite level, but this is just his first season."
Sports,"Wayne Rooney, the hero of England #39;s European Championship campaign in Portugal in June, makes his long-awaited return to action, probably as a substitute in Manchester United #39;s tricky Champions "
Sports,The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to accept an offer from Los Angeles investor Mark L. Attanasio to buy the team from the family of baseball commissioner Bud Selig.
World, US jets pounded suspected militant positions in a Baghdad slum Monday as two car bombs killed seven Iraqi national guardsmen and a rocket barrage hit a police academy.
World,Tony Blair was facing a damaging defeat last night over demands for the early withdrawal of British troops from Iraq after failing to buy off the votes of the four big unions at Labour #39;s annual conference.
World,Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said here on Monday that his government is open to the idea of granting some sort of autonomy to the western Darfur region where 
World,"JERUSALEM, 28 September 2004 - Israel accused Syria yesterday of directing terrorism and said it could face pre-emptive strikes against militants on its territory, but stopped short of saying it killed a Hamas leader in Damascus."
World,"Indonesia announced on Monday its aspiration for a permanent seat on an expanded United Nations Security Council, saying it should be given a voice on thecouncil."
World,"Two diamonds jointly worth together worth over 7.8 million have disappeared from an antique dealers #39; show in Paris. During the event at the famous Louvre museum, a glass case holding the jewels was forced open."
Business," Iraq cleared around  #36;81 million in debt it owed the International Monetary Fund late last week, fund sources said on Monday, opening the way for the first aid to flow from the global lender to Iraq."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> named Sallie  Krawcheck chief financial officer on Monday, extending her  reach across the world's largest financial services company and  bolstering her image as Wall Street's most powerful woman."
Business,Cingular Wireless said Monday that it plans to sell a wireless data network that supports about a quarter of the world #39;s Blackberry users to a New York-based fund manager.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems (Quote, Chart) has modified its Catalyst switching products to help small and medium-sized businesses deploy converged data, voice and video networks."
Sci/Tech,SINGAPORE has been one of the earliest countries to make use of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. The Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries use RFID to detect the cars that pass through them.
Business,"Cingular Wireless said Monday it has agreed to sell its Cingular Interactive unit to investment banking firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, but will retain the operation #39;s e-mail customers and several key accounts."
Sci/Tech,"RICHARD Branson #39;s Virgin Group said today it was jumping into the market for online music, with a  quot;Digital Megastore quot; offering US customers song downloads for 99 US cents (\$1."
Sci/Tech,"IBM announced Monday a \$250 million investment in RFID (radio frequency identification), an emerging technology that is being mandated by the likes of Wal-Mart Stores Inc."
Sci/Tech,"The third hurricane to hit NASA #39;s spaceport in just over a month, blew out more panels and left more gaping holes in the massive shuttle assembly building."
Business,Crude oil prices have jumped to \$50.00 a barrel in after hours trading in New York. The psychologically significant level was reached in electronic trading after the close of the markets Monday.
Sci/Tech,"This looks like the *real* beginning of the end for Itanium. The workstation market is two-fold. There are those that use workstations for computing tasks (scientific, visualization, whatever) and those that "
World,"LONDON A police search found no threat to a Greek airliner that was forced to make an emergency landing in Britain after a bomb alert, officers said Monday."
Sci/Tech," With 75 percent of Americans online today, the Internet has come of age as a reach medium, and a new report suggests that advertisers need to understand how a Web site's audience builds over time and adjust their buys accordingly."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.  on Monday launched a global advertising campaign for its Centrino notebook computer chips, aiming to boost sales of a brand that has brought the world's largest chip maker more than  #36;3 billion in revenue since its start last year."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK    Intel is reintroducing the Blue Man Group, not used since 2001, in a campaign for its Centrino mobile technology for wireless computing."
Sci/Tech," In an interview with eWEEK.com and in his Weblog, Red Hat's Michael Tiemann lashes out at Sun as the two companies start to compete head on."
Sci/Tech," Three days after California regulators adopted tough rules to cut car pollution, San Francisco's mayor unveiled a plan on Monday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saying cities must take action because the Bush administration is ignoring global warming."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Monday  launched a global advertising campaign for its Centrino  notebook computer chips, aiming to boost sales of a brand that  has brought the world's largest chip maker more than  $3 billion  in revenue since its start last year."
World, The top U.S. official in Baghdad said Monday that nationwide elections would be held in Iraq early next year as scheduled regardless of how large a U.N. presence the world body manages to send to oversee the vote.
World," President Bush claims John Kerry ""doesn't even know where he stands"" on the war, while the Democrat accuses Bush of having ""no plan what to do"" in Iraq  #151; dueling television ads setting the stage for the candidates' Thursday night debate over foreign policy."
World, Several U.N. Security Council  nations expressed misgivings about a draft resolution  introduced by Russia on Monday that would create a new  blacklist of terrorist suspects subject to extradition.
Sci/Tech,"The asteroid Toutatis last flew close by Earth in 1992 and 1996, but it has not come as close to us as it will this year since 1353. On Wednesday morning, scientists and skywatchers alike will be able to witness its passage within only four Earth-moon distances."
World,"President Bush ridiculed Senator John Kerry today, and Mr. Kerry assailed the president's Iraq policy in a statement issued by his campaign."
World,"SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - A district attorney said Monday that he would not prosecute Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Dupre on child rape charges - despite a newly unsealed indictment in the case - because the statute of limitations has expired..."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft releases code for FlexWiki Web collaboration program--the company's third application to go public.
Sci/Tech,"""TechKnow"" program doles out PCs to children who complete special class, meet standards regarding grades and attendance."
Business,"The International Air Transport Association said Monday international air travel and cargo transport rose more than expected. In the first eight months of this year, passenger travel increased by nearly 19 "
Business,"Vodafone said Monday that it remained interested in acquisitions in France, eastern Europe, Asia and Africa as the mobile phone company detailed cost cuts that it expects will reach an annual 2."
Business,"  Microsoft says if a judge won #39;t suspend a European Union antitrust ruling, the company is ready to put a stripped down version of Windows on the market."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON Richard Branson, the adventurous entrepreneur behind the Virgin Group, said Monday that he would form a commercial space travel company that would start carrying passengers by 2007."
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. will no longer sell computer workstations using the Intel Itanium chip, which the two giant tech companies worked together to design."
Sci/Tech,IBM was to announce on Monday that it would invest \$250 million over the next five years and employ a thousand people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks.
Sci/Tech,its so-called  quot;SMB-Class extensions quot; -- to the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series of modular switches; a new Cisco Network Assistant; and the new Catalyst 4948 fixed switches.
Sci/Tech,"s collisions go, the one taking place in the vicinity of the constellation Hydra is a doozy. Out there, some 800 million light-years from Earth, two galactic clusters - one with about 1,000 "
Sci/Tech,AOL today announced its Mobile Developer Program designed to formalize the company #39;s three year-old push into the cellular phone instant messaging business.
Sci/Tech,"THE merger of high-profile information security companies Betrusted, TruSecure and Ubizen signals a strategic shift in the market place."
Sci/Tech,"AUSTRALIAN bubbly would be available on Virgin #39;s first flights into space, British tycoon Richard Branson promised today. The Virgin airlines founder hopes five space ships, each carrying five passengers and "
Sci/Tech,"The long and sordid story of Intel #39;s flagship 64-bit CPU, Itanium, took another twist today, and from an unexpected source. Citing poor sales demand, Hewlett-Packard will discontinue sales and development of its own Itanium 2-based workstation line."
Sports," Jamal Lewis, 180 yards. Marshall Faulk, 121. Lee Suggs, 186. Curtis Martin, 196. Lewis again, this time for 186."
Sports,"Description: George Johnson talks about the NFL, WNBA playoffs, baseball pennant races and other sports headlines. There #39;s the music which means it #39;s time to bounce."
Sports,World number two Andy Roddick says the United States will probably be the underdogs in the Davis Cup final against hosts Spain in December.
Sports,Britain last won the Davis Cup in 1936. You can account for the paucity of confidence in the British team last weekend when you realise their last victory predates rationing.
Sports,"sseded Juan Carlos Ferrero pulled out of the Heineken Open Shanghai Monday because of wrist and knee injuries. Ferrero, the former world No."
Sports," Wisconsin senior running back Anthony Davis, who has missed the Badgers last three games due to an eye injury sustained during the teams season opener on Sept."
Sports,"After having his 2003 season shortened by a shoulder injury, Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon will miss at least six weeks with a broken vertebra in his neck."
Sports, The remnants of Hurricane Jeanne rained out Monday night's game between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves.
World,"At least five people were killed and a dozen were injured Monday after an unfinished wall collapsed during construction of a multi-billion-dollar expansion of the Dubai International Airport, airport authorities said."
World,A Palestinian militant has been killed and three other people wounded in an Israeli helicopter strike on a car in the southern Gaza Strip.
World,Islamabads assurance to New Delhi that Pakistan will not seize the Siachen glacier if Indian troops withdraw from it is welcome.
World,"The general in charge of UN peacekeepers in Haiti is critical of the slow pace of aid getting to hungry and sick residents, many left homeless by flooding."
World,"Palestinian resistance group Hamas has said an Arab country might have helped Israel assassinate one of its members in Damascus . Although Hamas spokesman Usama Hamdan, who called "
Sports, Missouri starting linebacker David Richard has been suspended from Saturday's Big 12 game against Colorado.
Sci/Tech,"The virtual life game sold more than a million copies in its first 10 days on the market, Electronic Arts said."
Sports,The remnants of Hurricane Jeanne rained out Monday's game between the Mets and the Atlanta Braves. It will be made up Tuesday as part of a doubleheader.
Sports,Jamal Mashburn and the New Orleans Hornets announced Monday that the former All-Star's right knee injury had shown no improvement.
Sports,Paul Hamm fights to keep his gymnastics gold medal during a hearing before the sports world's highest court Monday but the panel adjourns without making a decision.
Sports,The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to accept an offer from Los Angeles investor Mark L. Attanasio to buy the team from the family of baseball commissioner Bud Selig.
Sci/Tech,The International Atomic Energy Agency warns of the possibility of system sabotage by intruders and corrupt insiders.\
Business,"Digital music is ramping up, but Jupiter Research reports that the venerable CD will remain the best-selling format throughout the remainder of the decade."
Business,Nymex crude oil surged to a record of 50 dollars per barrel Monday as traders concerned that the petroleum production in the Gulf of Mexico would not return tonormal soon.
Business,LONDON The Mexican cement company Cemex said Monday that it would buy the British concrete maker RMC Group for 2.3 billion to expand in Europe and increase its product line.
Business,"Sallie Krawcheck became the most powerful woman on Wall Street yesterday when she was named chief financial officer of Citigroup, the biggest bank in the world."
Business,"Vodafone, the world #39;s largest mobile phone company, believes it can generate an extra 2.5 billion in cash every year by reducing costs and getting customers to spend more on their phones."
Business,Lazard is moving towards a flotation that could raise \$3billion and overhaul the complex structure of the powerful investment bank.
Sci/Tech,"Sir Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin Group, announced on Monday that he would offer travelers the chance to go to the edge of space beginning in 2007, for \$190,000 a ticket."
Sci/Tech,"BRITISH tycoon Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group is jumping into the market for online music, with a  quot;Digital Megastore quot; offering US customers song downloads for US99c (\$1."
Sci/Tech,security companies TruSecure Corp. and Betrusted Holdings Inc. said last week they would merge to create a new company called Cybertrust that would sell a portfolio 
Sci/Tech,"BENQ #39;S new digital music player line, the Joybee 180, comes in three different designs, each with an additional cover you can swop around."
Sports,"In moments of crisis, it can be comforting to know that there is someone worse off. It may be a small crumb, but it is one that both Real Madrid and AS Roma cling to gratefully as they "
Sports,"Running back Anthony Davis, who missed No. 20 Wisconsin #39;s last three games with an eye injury, has been cleared to play this weekend against Illinois."
Sports,"LONDON, SEPTEMBER 27: Wayne Rooney might be seen in the red of anchester United for the first time on Tuesday. United manager Alex Ferguson calls him the best English player in the last 30 years, and hes "
Sci/Tech,Virgin Group announced on Monday that it has launched a new online music store that will offer music downloads for the regular price of \$0.
Sci/Tech,"iraffes evolved long necks to browse in trees high above the competition. That is as plain as the explanation the wolf in granny clothing gave Little Red Riding Hood for his big teeth:  quot;The better to eat you with, my dear."
World,"The US State Department lauded Pakistan #39;s killing of a top al-Qaida member, but said more was needed. It #39;s an important development, department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said."
World,"JERUSALEM: Syria is directly involved in terrorism and will not be granted immunity by Israel, the deputy defence minister said on Monday, but stopped short of claiming formal responsibility for the killing of a Hamas leader in Damascus."
Sci/Tech,"Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    ------    Average Cost of U.S. Nursing Home is \$70K Annually: Survey      The average cost of a private room in a nursing home in the United States is \$70,080 a year, or \$192 a day, according to a survey released Monday by the MetLife Mature Market Institute..."
Sci/Tech,Firm to sell Utility Data Center package as separate software modules. UDC staff handed walking papers.
Business,"PARIS Oil prices rose to a record Monday but shied away from the \$50-a-barrel mark, as traders expressed concerns that hurricanes had hurt output in the United States while commercial supplies remained low."
Business,"LONDON: Mexico #39;s Cemex, the world #39;s third-largest cement maker, has agreed to buy Britain #39;s RMC Group for around 2.3bil (US\$4."
Business,"MELBOURNE: The world #39;s second-largest diversified miner, Rio Tinto Ltd Plc, said yesterday high oil prices were increasing its costs but were not dampening demand for its key commodities."
Sports,"The Welsh coach Mike Ruddock #39;s attempt to inspire his national side to fresh heights took on a whole new meaning yesterday when he included the tallest player in the country in a 29-man squad for the forthcoming internationals against South Africa, New "
Sci/Tech,Adobe Systems is making Kodak's Ofoto the preferred online printing service in consumer versions of its Photoshop image editing applications.
Sci/Tech,"The virtual life game sold more than a million copies in its first 10 days on the market, Electronic Arts said."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft this week added Russia to the list of the countries that will see a budget-priced version of Windows XP, what developer dubs  quot;Starter Edition."
Sports,"The disputed Olympic gold medal is wrapped in a pair of white socks in Paul Hamm #39;s parents #39; house in Waukesha, Wis. Whether that medal stays there is up to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland "
Sports,"  After Chris Brown #39;s 26 yard touchdown run that finally quenched the Tennessee Titans #39; touchdown thirst Sunday afternoon, it became apparent that quarterback Steve McNair was hurt."
Sports," Rex Grossman #39;s latest stint as starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears lasted all of three games. Grossman, 24, suffered a season ending ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday #39;s 27 22 loss at Minnesota."
Sports,"At 6-feet-8, 250 pounds, he came into the NBA in 1993 as the fourth pick overall by the Dallas Mavericks following his junior year, when he was a first-team All-American for Rick Pitino at Kentucky."
World,JERUSALEM Seven Palestinians were killed in scattered violence on Monday that included an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip and an incursion by soldiers into a West Bank refugee camp.
World,Two diamonds worth nearly A\$20 million have been stolen in a daylight robbery from a high-end antique and jewelry dealers #39; show at a showroom below the famous Paris Louvre museum.
World," quot;Given the increase in attacks since April and in the context of an elevated terrorist threat, travelers planning to go to the kingdom are advised to delay their trip for the moment except for imperative professional reasons, quot; the French Foreign Ministry "
World," Regional and factional leaders pose as  much of a threat to Afghanistan's elections as a Taliban  insurgency, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday."
Business," Embattled mortgage finance company  Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> agreed to keep billions of dollars more cash  on hand while it corrects accounting problems, its government  regulator said on Monday."
World,"The bill, which would establish the post of national intelligence director, has powerful critics in both parties."
World,"VERO BEACH, Fla. - People lined up for more than a half-mile for food and water, while others searched in vain for generators in the sweltering heat Monday as Florida residents began cleaning up all over again, demoralized by the fourth hurricane in six weeks to batter the state..."
World," Ford Motor Co. launched its all new 2005 Mustang on Monday, the fifth generation of the iconic sports car the company sorely needs to help lift sluggish U.S..."
Business,"The global airline industry stands to incur losses of between USD\$3 billion and USD\$4 billion this year as surging oil prices wipe out any hope of profit created by rising passenger traffic, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday."
Sci/Tech, PalmSource Inc. has finally answered the smart phone call. The maker of Palm operating systems for handheld computers plans to introduce Tuesday its first version designed specifically for so called smart phones.
Sports,"In the best-of-five Davis Cup final against Spain on the slow red clay at Olympic Stadium, Andy Roddick lost both of his matches in the United States #39; 3-2 loss at Seville, Spain."
Sci/Tech,Seasobed Sir Richard Branson watchers could be forgiven for thinking there was nothing left on the planet to escape the red and white Virgin logo.
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Group Ltd. on Monday launched its online music store, pitting the retailer best known for its music  quot;megastores quot; with tech companies such as Apple Computer Inc."
Sci/Tech,HP announced that it will discontinue the use of Intel Itanium microprocessors due to the limited demand in the market from its customers.
Sci/Tech,Jeanne was the third hurricane in six weeks to damage Florida #39;s Kennedy Space Center but NASA would not say on Monday whether the damage will set back plans to resume space shuttle flights next March.
Sci/Tech,A Silicon Valley start-up called Azul Systems plans to start selling hardware next year designed to make it faster and more efficient to run Java programs.
Sci/Tech,The spacecraft Mars Global Surveyor has been in orbit at Mars for seven years and is still pulling off amazing feats of aerial imaging.
Sci/Tech, Internet powerhouse Yahoo Inc. has given its popular Web site a facelift to highlight some of the features that the company has been improving during the past year.
Sports,"Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - One day after the Anaheim Angels suspended outfielder Jose Guillen without pay for the remainder of the season, the players #39; association filed a grievance to overturn the penalty on Monday."
Sci/Tech," An ambitious plan to turn millions of desktop computers into hubs of wireless Internet access has been shelved after PC makers balked at the price of the feature, Intel Corp.  said on Monday."
World,"Qaeda man linked to plots against Musharraf and a US newsman #39;s death shot dead. Another killed in Iraq. ISLAMABAD   Two key Al Qaeda members were killed by security forces over the weekend, inflicting a heavy blow on the terrorist network."
World,"The abduction of Israeli journalist Riad Ali in Gaza yesterday is an extraordinary event, apparently the first of its kind in the history of the conflict in the territories."
World,"BAGHDAD, 28 September 2004 - Fresh Iraq violence killed 12 people yesterday as an Iranian diplomat was freed after a 55-day hostage ordeal at the hands of the same militant group which is holding two French newsmen."
Sci/Tech," The flock of hurricanes that hit Florida this season is putting more pressure on forecasters to provide fast, reliable information."
Sci/Tech," The answer    if you believe Hewlett Packard  , IBM   and Sun Microsystems      is those bar codes printed on the side of just about every product sold today."
Sci/Tech," Small earthquakes rattled Mount St. Helens at the rate of one or two a minute Monday, and seismologists were working to determine the significance of some of the most intense seismic activity in nearly 20 years."
Sci/Tech," It's not unusual for the students traveling cross country aboard an old school bus to get a craving for fried chicken. Or popcorn. Or french fries. That's because their vehicle is powered by vegetable oil, and the used oil they put in their tank can carry the telltale odors of the restaurant it came from."
Sci/Tech," Richard Branson, Britain's best known entrepreneur and part time daredevil, plans to launch the world's first passenger service to space in 2007, offering zero gravity flights for  #36;198,600."
Sci/Tech," An ambitious plan to turn  millions of desktop computers into hubs of wireless Internet  access has been shelved after PC makers balked at the price of  the feature, Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> said on Monday."
Business," At a time when rapid growth in hedge funds might suggest that their mutual fund counterparts    long short funds    would also prove popular, few investors seem to have much appetite for mutual funds they can sell short."
Business," The yen remained under strong pressure on  Tuesday after oil prices hit record highs, raising concern  about the impact on Japan's import dependent economy."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Computer scientists slam e-voting machines...""The Sims 2"" hits 1 million sales...Adobe, Kodak team on photo printing...Cray promotes two execs."
Sci/Tech,U.S. senators are debating a controversial measure to exempt foreign student graduates from the cap on H-1B visas.
Sci/Tech,Hardware expected to begin selling next year is designed to make it faster and more efficient to run Java programs.
Sci/Tech,IPLocks will help Western Corporate Federal Credit Union meet government security requirements.
Business,The chief executive and chief financial officer of embattled building products company James Hardie Industries have stood aside in the wake of the findings of a special inquiry into the company #39;s asbestos liabilities.
Business,"Devon Energy Corp. (DVN.A: Quote, Profile, Research) set a two-for-one stock split and plans to buy back up to 10 percent of its stock, as soaring oil and gas prices pushed up "
Sci/Tech,"An ambitious plan to turn millions of desktop computers into hubs of wireless Internet access has been shelved after PC makers balked at the price of the feature, Intel Corp."
Sports,"Yet another chapter in the gold medal mess of US gymnast Paul Hamm was written in a courtroom Monday. Hamm appeared at a hearing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Laussane, Switzerland."
Sports,Talal El Karkouri scored his first goal in English soccer as Charlton defeated Blackburn 1-0 to rise to seventh in the Premiership standings.
Sports,"LAKE FOREST - In the early stages of the season Rex Grossman proved to be developing into a playmaker, but it also became his downfall."
World,"A THAI woman was yesterday diagnosed with bird flu after her sister and niece died with symptoms of the virus, raising the possibility that the illness had passed from human-to-human for the first time."
Sci/Tech,"Compuware plans to enhance its suite of products for the Microsoft development platform, with tools to improve application performance, code quality, and security."
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Inc. has revoked perks, including office space and home security services, that it handed out to former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjay Kumar after he left the company last month."
World, Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.9 percent by mid morning on Tuesday and was on course for an eighth day of losses as a broad range of stocks wilted after oil prices spiked to  #36;50 a barrel and U.S. stocks made more losses.
World," President Bush and rival Sen. John Kerry paused from private debate practice on Monday to accuse each other of a lack of clarity on Iraq as they campaigned in ""must win"" states for each  #151; the Republican incumbent in Ohio and his Democratic challenger in Wisconsin."
World,"A child abuse case against a former US bishop is dropped, hours after he was charged."
World,Jack Straw defends his handshake with Zimbabwe's much criticised President Robert Mugabe.
Business,"SYDNEY: The top two executives of James Hardie Industries NV stepped down today, a week after a government inquiry found the company broke the law and lied to thousands of asbestos victims and financial markets."
Business,"Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday due to concerns about rising oil prices, while the dollar rose against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average was down 53."
Business,"Arun Sarin, the chief executive of Vodafone, revealed yesterday the company was expecting to deliver annual cash flow improvements of 2."
Sports," Maybe the Atlanta Falcons aren't a one man team after all. While Michael Vick commands most of the attention, the defense should get the bulk of the credit for the Falcons' 3 0 start  #151; their best since 1986."
Sports,"With a three-game set vs. Florida, Montreal bids adieu to its pro baseball team Hurdles exist, but relocation process now appears irreversible, by Richard Griffin."
Sports, Philip Rivers just got a lot closer to taking his first snap with the woeful San Diego Chargers.
Sports," Exactly 33 years after the Washington Senators played their final game, the nation's capital might learn on Thursday that major league baseball plans to return next season."
Sports," Running back Anthony Davis, who missed No. 20 Wisconsin's last three games with an eye injury, has been cleared to play this weekend against Illinois."
Sports,"After two and a half years in limbo as a ward of Major League Baseball, the Montreal Expos appear to be heading to a new home in Washington."
Sports,"The Yankees should soon clinch their seventh consecutive division title, but they have little reason to be confident in their starters."
Sports,Baseball will continue negotiations with Peter G. Angelos on a financial package that could clear a path for the Expos to begin play at RFK Stadium in time for Opening Day.
Sports,"The reserves are the key reason for Baltimore's 2-1 record and its place atop the AFC North standings following Sunday's thumping of Cincinnati, 23-9."
Sports,Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon has a broken vertebrae in his neck that will sideline him at least six weeks.
Business,"RMC, the world #39;s biggest supplier of ready-mixed concrete, has agreed a 2.3bn takeover deal from Cemex of Mexico, raising fears of job cuts and quarry closures."
Business,Clothing maker Tommy Hilfiger suffered a mauling on Wall Street yesterday after disclosing it was the subject of a federal investigation that analysts said appeared to focus on tax avoidance.
Business,Enron Corp. former Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow helped cook up a bogus deal with Merrill Lynch to sell and buy back Nigerian power barges to inflate Enron #39;s earnings 
Business,"VNU, the Dutch market research and information group, yesterday sold its directories business for 2.1bn (1.4bn) to venture capital groups Apax Partners and Cinven."
Business,MPs and the main City watchdog are at odds over the plight of millions of policyholders  quot;trapped quot; in closed with-profits funds.
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. said Monday it has revoked home security and office support benefits to former Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Kumar, who was indicted last week on "
Sci/Tech,"British airline magnate Richard Branson announces a hugely ambitious plan for the world #39;s first commercial space flights, saying he will send  quot;thousands quot; of fee-paying astronauts into orbit in the next five years."
Sci/Tech,"America Online is putting out a call to developers to bring its instant-messaging software to more cell phones. The AOL Mobile Developer program, announced Monday, is meant to reduce the time manufacturers "
Sports,"Peyton Manning threw for 393 yards and five first-half touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Green Bay Packers 45-31 in a wild, high-scoring game on Sunday."
World,"Pakistani security forces arrested more terrorist suspects yesterday, a day after killing the country #39;s leading al-Qaida figure and most wanted terrorist."
World,"Since throwing his weight behind the Bush administration after September 11 2001, Pakistan #39;s president, Pervez Musharraf, has successfully portrayed himself as an indispensable ally in the US-led  quot;war on terror quot;."
Business," Embattled mortgage finance company Fannie Mae  agreed to keep billions of dollars more cash on hand while it corrects accounting problems, its government regulator said on Monday."
Business," U.S. crude oil futures hit a new  record on Tuesday at  $50.01 a barrel as worries about the  stability of supplies from Iraq, Nigeria and Russia compounded  concerns over low fuel stocks ahead of peak winter demand."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.9 percent  by mid morning on Tuesday and was on course for an eighth day  of losses as a broad range of stocks wilted after oil prices  spiked to  $50 a barrel and U.S. stocks made more losses.
Business,"Under pressure from federal regulators, mortgage giant Fannie Mae has agreed to boost its reserve cushion against risk by several billion dollars."
Business,David Jones Limited (DJS) said today that it expected a 5 increase in profit after tax in the 2005 financial year after a strong rally in FY04 net profit.
Sports,The players #39; association filed a grievance Monday seeking to overturn the Anaheim Angels #39; suspension of left fielder Jose Guillen.
World,DIAMONDS worth nearly 8m were stolen from an antique dealers #39; show near the Louvre museum in Paris yesterday. The two diamonds were taken in a daylight robbery while a member of staff manning a stand at 
Business,James Hardie Industries NV said Chief Executive Officer Peter Macdonald will stand aside during a probe by Australia #39;s securities regulator into allegations he misled investors about 
Business,"Manchester United yesterday revealed that it agreed payments to players #39; agents of 5.5m last year, equivalent to more than 9 of the club #39;s operating profit and almost 20 of its pre-tax profit."
Sports,The Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday filed a grievance to reverse the Angels #39; decision to suspend outfielder Jose Guillen for the remainder of the season and the postseason.
World,"WASHINGTON France said Monday that it would take part in a proposed international conference on Iraq only if the agenda included a possible US troop withdrawal, thus complicating the planning for a meeting that has drawn mixed reactions."
Sports,Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has admitted that he was shocked to find out that he had been dropped from the Arsenal side on Saturday.
Sports,Everyone kept wondering when Austria #39;s alpine powerhouse would show up for the new World Cup season and the answer was emphatically provided on Sunday.
Sci/Tech," The U.S. team that took the first privately funded, manned ship into space makes a bid to capture a  #36;10 million prize this week    signaling that commercial space travel has nearly arrived."
Sci/Tech, Galapagos park rangers on Monday ended a strike that had blocked tourist sites in the exotic islands for more than two weeks after the Ecuadorean government accepted their demands for a change in park leadership.
World," Israelis killed seven Palestinians in attacks Monday, including a Gaza airstrike that killed one militant and wounded a militia commander, who vowed revenge from his hospital bed."
World,The investigation of the disclosure of C.I.A. agent Valerie Plame's identity seems to have been both exhaustive and inconclusive.
World,"Fannie Mae, the nation's largest mortgage buyer, agreed to major changes in its accounting and management practices."
Sports,"Silverstone #39;s owners have been given 48 hours to agree a contract for next year #39;s British Grand Prix, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Monday."
World,"The Bush campaign has pressed rally audiences to work as foot soldiers, before, during and immediately after Bush events."
World," The FBI has a backlog of hundreds of thousands of hours of untranslated audio recordings from terror and espionage investigations, despite large increases in money and personnel for translations since the 2001 terror attacks, a Justice Department audit released Monday said.    In addition, the audit by Glenn A..."
Business,"Three years after the Sept. 11 attacks, more than 120,000 hours of potentially valuable terrorism-related recordings have not yet been translated by linguists at the "
Sports," The Boston Red Sox clinched their second straight trip to the playoffs, rallying past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7 3 Monday night behind Manny Ramirez's AL leading 43rd home run."
Sports, Lindsay Whalen matched her career high with 21 points and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 80 70 Monday night to even the best of three WNBA Eastern Conference semifinal.
Sports,Spain #39;s Davis Cup win over the United States has gifted New Zealand #39;s top men #39;s tournament its headline act. The eyes of the tennis world will now undoubtedly be on the Spanish trio of Rafael 
Sports,"On the day the Anaheim Angels played for first place, several players crammed onto an L-shaped couch in the visiting clubhouse, turned toward a flat-screen television and pressed their internal mute buttons."
Sports,Eddie George scored on a 1-yard run with 4:01 left in the first quarter to give the Dallas Cowboys a 7-0 lead over the Washington Redskins on Monday night.
Sports," Despite being benched after three fumbles against Atlanta, Josh McCown is still the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback."
World,"TOKYO Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reshuffled his Cabinet yesterday for the third time since taking power in 2001, replacing several top ministers in an effort to boost his popularity, consolidate political support and quicken the pace of reforms."
World, An Iranian diplomat and an Egyptian telecom worker held for days by Islamic militants in Iraq were freed as 12 people died in fresh violence across the country.
Sports,"It took Navy 25 years to bring the Commander-In-Chief trophy back to Annapolis and considering what it took to get it again, the Midshipmen aren't set to let it go any time soon."
Business," U.S. crude oil futures broke through   $50 to a new record on Tuesday, on worries over supply  disruptions from Nigeria and other major producers."
Business,"Shares in James Hardie Industries NV rallied on news that two key executives will stand aside, rather than resign, over the company #39;s underfunding of asbestos compensation."
Sports, Josh Beckett scattered four hits over seven solid innings and Miguel Cabrera homered Monday as the Florida Marlins snapped a six game losing streak with a 4 1 win over the Montreal Expos.
Sports,"com. If the Braves sweep their doubleheader against the Mets at Turner Field on Tuesday, Braves manager Bobby Cox will become the ninth manager in history to record 2,000 career wins."
Sports,"Gregg Zaun homered and Orlando Hudson had three hits and an RBI, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Monday night."
Business,Microsoft Corp. officials said yesterday that the company has spent millions of dollars preparing a version of its Windows operating system without a program for playing digital music and 
Business,"TOKYO : International carriers are to raise fares on flights from Japan to Europe by five percent in mid-January to cope with soaring oil prices, Japanese airlines said."
Business,"The state of Virginia and Fairfax County each pledged \$600,000 to entice International Business Machines Corp. to bring 1,250 high-paying new government contracting jobs to Fairfax."
Business,"The owner of four power plants in the Washington region agreed to reduce air-polluting emissions substantially in the next six years and to pay a \$500,000 fine, according to a settlement "
Business,"Leaders of three campaign finance groups urged the Federal Election Commission yesterday to disqualify the agency #39;s chairman, Bradley A. Smith, from helping to decide whether a veterans group critical of Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry #39;s war "
Business,"Gordon Brown was at it again at the Labour Party conference in Brighton yesterday, boasting of the fiscal and monetary stability he and his policies have introduced into the UK economy."
Business,"The FBI (website) has a backlog of hundreds of thousands of hours of untranslated audio recordings from terrorism and espionage investigations, despite large increases in money and personnel for translations since the 2001 terror attacks "
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;ve always wanted to send someone to the moon, you might just get your chance. Free! Sign up here to receive our Before the Bell e-Newsletter!"
Sci/Tech,"Thus read the opening line of the letter accompanying a cheerful, multicolored, striped package the size of a shoe box for a small child #39;s shoe."
Sci/Tech,"Windows may be (almost) everywhere in the US, but for many folks in much of the world, spending \$100 or more on an operating system is simply impossible--which means that Windows either gets pirated or it doesn #39;t get used at all."
Sports,The rain blew sideways across the landscape of Turner Field as the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne drenched the city. The deluge still could not obscure the chest-thumping on the 
Sports,"NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AFP) - Jamal Mashburn, a former All-Star forward whose National Basketball Association career has been dimmed by injuries, will miss all of the upcoming season with a right knee injury."
Sports,"Ty Wigginton hit a two-run homer and Oliver Perez pitched 6 2-3 strong innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates stop a seven-game road losing streak with a 6-1 victory over "
Sports,"WASHINGTON When Joe Gibbs announced his return to the Washington Redskins, Bill Parcells sent a congratulatory fax. Gibbs says it said something like  quot;Does this mean we can #39;t talk for the next five years?"
Sports,"It was the most difficult pitching change Ken Macha has ever made in his life. Giving a quick hook to Mark Mulder, whose baffling slump is showing no signs of ending "
World,"The convoy stopped in a single-file line: a half-dozen US armored military vehicles and one gray Nissan pickup truck, all of them idling in a dirt lot in the insurgent-controlled slum called Sadr City."
World, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi Monday reshuffled his Cabinet with the hope of drastically reforming Japan #39;s massive postal savings system the way some credit his administration with turning around banks #39; bad loan problem.
World,"The power of Afghan armed factions means elections there will go ahead in an environment of fear and repression, US-based Human Rights Watch says."
Sci/Tech," The state of Virginia and Fairfax County each pledged  #36;600,000 to entice International Business Machines Corp. to bring 1,250 high paying new government contracting jobs to Fairfax."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. officials said Monday that the company has spent millions of dollars preparing a version of its Windows operating system without a program for playing digital music and videos, in the event it loses its bid to postpone antitrust sanctions ordered by European authorities. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The state of Virginia and Fairfax County each pledged \$600,000 to entice International Business Machines Corp. to bring 1,250 high-paying new government contracting jobs to Fairfax. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Arrest of pregnant woman for talking loudly is latest incident in which Transit Police are accused of overzealous enforcement.
Business,"Fannie Mae, the giant mortgage finance company, Monday agreed to stop using accounting methods that its regulator criticized last week and to raise billions of dollars of additional capital as a cushion against potential losses."
Sci/Tech,"Maryland officials said yesterday that they are baffled about why a special type of concrete used on other bridge projects failed on a recently repaved section of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a problem that could cost \$7 million to fix and promises to delay traffic for months."
Business,Negotiations over a new contract for D.C. hotel workers broke off early Monday as the union and representatives of 14 major hotels reported little progress in resolving the impasse between them.
Business,"After remnants of Hurricane Gaston hit Richmond, Michael Wright's 1999 Honda CR-V sat under water just blocks from his office for three days before a towing company hauled it away."
Business,"The owner of four power plants in the Washington region agreed to reduce air-polluting emissions substantially in the next six years and to pay a \$500,000 fine, according to a settlement announced yesterday by environmental and company officials."
Business,"In the past four years, Americans have spent a growing portion of their paychecks on health care and for the most part gotten less for their money, according to government figures and several independent studies."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the nation's largest mortgage buyer, agreed to major changes in its accounting and management practices."
Sci/Tech,"citanon writes  quot; The Washington Post reports that House Majority Leader Tom Delay has delivered, via the omnibus spending bill passed Nov. 20, the President #39;s full budgetary request of \$16.2 billion dollars "
Business,Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shifted his economic repairman to Japan's next gargantuan task: privatizing the world's largest bank.
Business,"Comcast said it was in talks with Time Warner to make a joint bid for Adelphia, which has been operating under bankruptcy protection."
Business,"As Florida was cleaning up yesterday from its fourth hurricane in six weeks, insurance executives and analysts said they expected the cost of coverage to rise sharply for millions of homes and businesses in the state."
World," Relief agencies battled bad weather to deliver supplies into storm ravaged areas of the Philippines as the toll of dead and missing from two storms in one week exceeded 1,400, officials said."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox clinched their second straight trip to the playoffs, rallying past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-3 Monday night behind Manny Ramirez #39;s AL-leading 43rd home run."
Sports,"Ty Wigginton, a former Met, hit a two-run homer and Oliver Perez pitched six and two-thirds strong innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates stop a seven-game road losing streak with "
Sports,Tejada finished 0-for-4 and had a 13-game hit streak broken...Zaun #39;s 34 RBI in 2004 ties his career-high set with Kansas City in 2000...Toronto has won six of the seven meetings between the clubs at Camden Yards this season.
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox clinched their second straight trip to the playoffs, rallying past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-3 Monday night behind Manny Ramirez #39;s AL-leading 43rd home run."
Sports,  The Oakland Athletics limp home and try to keep their hold on first place in the American League West Division when they begin a four game set with the Seattle Mariners on Monday.
World,They lack solid political bases and support from ruling party elders. One felt the wrath of voters just four years ago when he lost his Diet seat.
World,A senior North Korean official has called reports that North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile test  quot;only rumor and guess.
Business," The yen was feeling the heat on Tuesday  as oil prices scaled new record highs, underlining concerns  about Japan's dependence on imported oil."
Business," Higher fuel prices will help cause the domestic and international airline industry to lose  $3 billion to  $4 billion in 2004, the International Air Transport Association forecast Monday."
Business,TROUBLED UK life assurer Equitable Life yesterday said it had taken a 75 million hit as it moved in line with the rest of the sector and set aside more reserves to address the fact that people are living longer.
Business,"Comcast and Time Warner are exploring an alliance to buy the bankrupt cable outfit. If their bid wins, then they divide the spoils."
Sports,Casey Blake drove in three runs and Jake Westbrook pitched seven strong innings to lead the Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 6-1 Monday night.
Sports,"The Red Sox clinched another playoff berth Monday night, but this time their reaction was much more subdued."
Business,"The price of oil jumped to another high on Monday, in part because of dramatic disruptions caused by hurricanes whipping through the Gulf of Mexico."
Business,"By agreeing to its regulator #39;s demands, the mortgage titan has largely defanged its critics and distanced itself from scandal."
Sports,"ARLINGTON, Texas The Anaheim Angels continued their chase for the American League West division crown with a 5-to-3 win over the Texas Rangers."
Sports,Fenerbahce are adamant they can blunt Manchester Uniteds attacking threat in the Champions League clash tonight. Wayne Rooney is likely to link up with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Alan 
Sports,"Gregg Zaun homers and Orlando Hudson has three hits to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles, 4-1, on Monday night, snapping the O's four-game win streak."
Sports,"The Orioles announce Monday that they will not bring scouting director Tony DeMacio back after this season, signaling a possible front-office shakeup."
Sports,The fan who caught Barry Bonds' 700th homer is being sued by another man who says he was the rightful owner of the prized ball.
Sports,The Pirates stop a seven-game road losing streak with a 6-1 win over Philadelphia that eliminates the Phillies from playoff contention.
Sports,Roy Oswalt became the NL's first 19-game winner as the Astros stay close in the wild-card race with a 10-3 victory over St. Louis.
Business,Crude oil prices pushed past the psychologically important US\$50-per-barrel mark Tuesday to an all-time high of US\$50.01 as the market reacted to the slow recovery of US oil production in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ivan.
Business,MANCHESTER United yesterday reported lower annual profits of 27.9m as it warned future results would be affected by a drop in media revenues.
Sports,"Whether the Houston Astros are still in contention for the Wild Card spot when the Colorado Rockies roll into town this weekend is anyone #39;s guess, as is which starting "
Sports,"Several starting spots may have been usurped or at least threatened after relatively solid understudy showings Sunday, but few players welcome the kind of shot delivered to Oakland "
Sports,"Todd Walker homered and drove in four runs, Carlos Zambrano won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs extended their lead in the NL wild-card race with a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"Shawn Fanning, the founder of the original Napster peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing network, is set to unveil his new music download-related service called SNOCAP this week."
Sports,Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer and Manny Ramirez a two-run homer Monday to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
World,Armed Palestinians kidnapped an Israeli Arab producer for the CNN television network from a car in Gaza City on Monday after asking for him by name.
World,North Korea said Monday the danger of war on the Korean peninsula is  quot;snowballing quot; and accused the United States of destroying the basis for negotiations on Pyongyang #39;s nuclear program.
Business,"NORFOLK, Va.Gov. Mark Warner today announced that IBM Corp. will spend about \$10 million to set up a high-level consultancy in Northern Virginia to focus on issues such as homeland security and intergovernmental interactions."
Business,"David Jones Ltd., Australia #39;s second- largest department store, posted a second-half profit after increasing earnings at its credit card unit, selling more clothes and opening a store in Sydney #39;s Bondi Junction."
Sci/Tech,British researchers have developed a scheme to store as much as a terabyte of data on a single video disk -- equivalent to 472 hours of video.
Sports,Manny Ramirez belted his league-leading 43rd homer and Johnny Damon hit a three-run shot as the Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff spot with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St Petersburg on Monday.
Sports,"Of all the ICC Champions Trophies, this year #39;s at England was the worst in terms of timing. The weather was cold and with rain interrupting the flow of the game, it didn #39;t make for the excitement that a one-day game has."
Sports,The hearing over the men #39;s gymnastics gold medal from the Athens Olympics adjourned today without a decision. The general secretary of the Court of Arbitration for Sport said he hopes there will be a decision within two weeks.
Sports,"Kansas City, MO -- Casey Blake delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning and Jake Westbrook tossed seven solid frames to lead Cleveland to a 6-1 win over Kansas City in the first of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium."
World,"Nawabshah, the hometown of the incarcerated spouse of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, Asif Zardari has now become an international focal point following Sundays incident in which "
World,"ROME : The bird flu epidemic in Asia is a  quot;crisis of global importance quot; and the virus is unlikely to be eradicated soon, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) warned."
Business,"Comcast said it was in talks with Time Warner to make a joint bid for Adelphia, which has been operating under bankruptcy protection."
Business,"Conan O'Brien will succeed Jay Leno as host of the ""Tonight"" show at the end of Mr. Leno's current five-year contract."
Business,TROUBLED mutual Equitable Life yesterday said it had continued to make  quot;steady and sustained progress quot; in improving its financial position during the first half of the year.
World,"THE HAGUE, Sept 27: President Pervez Musharraf has said the killing of top Al Qaeda militant Amjad Farooqi is a serious blow to the terrorist network."
Business,"Troubled mutual insurer Equitable Life says it is making  quot;steady and sustained progress quot; to restore its finances. Publishing its half-yearly results, the society said there had been  quot;no material change quot; in its capital reserve, now standing at 532m."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have unveiled a new hi-tech weapon to help combat the illegal trade of ivory in Africa: a map. The map describes how the genetic profiles of African elephants vary across the continent, from the "
World,"Pakistani Security Forces say they have killed a major al-Qaeda millitant on Monday, September 27. Amjad Farooqi was killed after a shootout with Pakistani Security Forces."
World,"A group of armed men abducted CNN producer Riad Ali in Gaza City on Monday. There has been no claim of responsibility for the abduction, and the militant group Hamas condemned it."
World," A U.S. military review panel issued decisions Monday on 10 detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ordering them to remain in custody as ""enemy combatants,"" an official said."
World," The Indian government is investigating reports that blood samples that could be contaminated with the human form of mad cow disease had entered the country from Britain, a top official said on Tuesday."
World," An arrogant rush to war in Iraq has made the country more vulnerable to nuclear attack while the Bush administration has misled the public with ""happy talk"" about prospects for peace, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The progress report that Microsoft Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. issued last week on their joint initiatives left some IT managers and analysts wondering when or if the "
World," An Iranian diplomat taken hostage in  Iraq last month has been released by his captors but the fate  of at least 11 other foreigners, including a Briton threatened  with beheading, remained unclear on Tuesday."
World,"Afghan warlords are involved in intimidation which could threaten October's elections, Human Rights Watch says."
World,"A drug used to treat breast cancer would not be good for preventing the tumours occurring in the first place, say researchers."
Sci/Tech,"Next time an e-card with a jolly message drops into your computer #39;s inbox, think before you click it open - it could be a virus which will implant itself in your machine and spread before you even realise it."
World,"VERO BEACH, Fla. - People lined up for more than a half-mile for food and water, while others searched in vain for generators in the sweltering heat Monday as Florida residents began cleaning up all over again, demoralized by the fourth hurricane in six weeks to batter the state..."
World,"Monday's blast demonstrated the uneven vulnerability of U.S. forces, who are equipped with sophisticated weaponry and armor, and their Iraqi allies, who fight the same battles using inferior equipment."
World,"Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, replacing several top ministers in an effort to boost his popularity, consolidate political support and quicken the pace of reforms in the world's second-largest economy."
Sci/Tech,A simplified version of the QuickBooks application will target sole proprietors and other small firms that use basic accounting methods.
Business,"US stocks fell as oil prices reached a new high, spurring concern that rising energy costs will hamper earnings growth. The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in six weeks."
Business,based Cash America International Inc. (NYSE: PWN) said Monday that it bought the operations of 32 cash advance locations in Southern California.
Sci/Tech,"Virginia #39;s secretary of technology, George C. Newstrom, said yesterday that he is stepping down from the post after more than two years on the job."
Sports," Todd Walker homered and drove in four runs, Carlos Zambrano won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs extended their lead in the NL wild card race with a 12 5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night."
Sports,"On Sunday, the Anaheim Angels took time out from their playoff chase with the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers to suspend left fielder Jose Guillen without pay for the "
Sports,"NASCAR officials are bracing to defend themselves from the negative publicity that might result from a planned protest at the races in Talladega, Ala."
Sports," Roy Oswalt became the NL's first 19 game winner, and the Houston Astros stayed close in the wild card race with a 10 3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night."
Sci/Tech,originally offered on notebook PCs -- to its Opteron 32- and 64-bit x86 processors for server applications. The technology will help servers to run 
Sci/Tech,"Bank of America signs a deal to deploy 180,000 Cisco IP telephones nationwide over the next three years."
Sports," Todd Walker homered, had three hits  and drove in four runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 12 5 win  over the Cincinnati Reds in National League play at Wrigley  Field on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Falling prices for 10-Gbps Ethernet switches may spur a new round of network upgrades by businesses looking to provide more speed for bandwidth-hungry applications.
Sports,"In the midst of a stretch against division rivals Texas and Oakland, the Angels suspended Jose Guillen without pay."
Sports,"The Montreal Expos appear to be heading to a new home in Washington, but the most pressing concern is the negotiation to compensate Orioles' owner Peter Angelos."
Business," The yen was feeling the heat on Tuesday as oil prices scaled new record highs, underlining concerns about Japan's dependence on imported oil."
Business,"In Australia, the chief executive and chief finance officer of the James Hardie building materials company have stood aside. The move is the company #39;s first response to a damning report on the way it failed "
World,"Police were on red alert in the southern city of Karachi yesterday, fearing a militant backlash after a top Pakistani al-Qaeda suspect wanted for two assassination attempts against President General Pervez Musharraf was killed in a paramilitary raid."
Business,"Technology distributor Ingram Micro has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Australian based company Tech Pacific for AU\$700 million, in a move designed to strengthen its Asia Pacific presence."
Business,The International Air Transport Association is forecasting  quot;significantly quot; narrower losses for the global airline industry this year as reduced costs and rising demand for air travel help counter higher fuel prices.
Sci/Tech,The Government Accountability Office (what you and I remember as the General Accounting Office) last week issued a long-awaited report (which was supposed to be out last spring) on the nettlesome issue of offshoring/outsourcing.
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox clinched their second consecutive trip to the playoffs, rallying past the host Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 7-3, last night behind Manny Ramirez #39;s AL-leading 43rd home run."
Sports,"The last time the Angels played the Texas Rangers, they dropped two consecutive shutouts at home in their most agonizing lost weekend of the season."
World,"I am not an Irish Friend of Israel. Official. Indeed, I am so unfit for that title that those bestowing membership to the group don #39;t reply to my letters."
Sci/Tech,"\\""And there I stood: alone in the dark, unknown terrors approaching, armed only\with a bucket of water.""\\""Which is, curiously enough, almost exactly the position that Windows users find\themselves in today: alone in the dark, unknown terrors approaching, but in\their case, having a bucket of water would be an improvement.""\\""MS04-028 is, perhaps, the epitome of bad technical writing - the literary\equivalent of spaghetti code. I've read through it far too many times, and I\still understand far too little.""\\And who is at fault here?  You or Microsoft?  Microsoft has for years\demonstrated that they hate their customers.\\Yet its people like Tom Liston that keep coming back for more abuse.\\T ...\\"
Business,CRUDE oil prices pushed past the psychologically important \$US50-per-barrel mark today and hit an all-time high as the market reacted to the slow recovery of US production in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ivan as well as unrest in key oil 
World," Indonesian soldiers have killed six suspected rebels during two separate gunbattles in the troubled province of Aceh, the military said."
Sci/Tech,"The spam-blocking feature of Trend Micro #39;s package may be more immediately useful, because bandwidth is money. Software that can prevent unwanted messages from coming through will save users cash."
Business,"China #39;s appetite for raw materials shows no sign of abating, with four Chinese steel mills agreeing to buy an extra \$3.2 billion of Australian iron ore over the next 10 years, global miner BHP Billiton said Tuesday."
Business,The union for employees at 14 of Washington #39;s biggest hotels said they want a week to review new proposals made yesterday by management negotiators.
Business,"Mumbai, Sep 28. (PTI): Tata Motors on Thursday listed its securities on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to become the country #39;s first Indian engineering and motor entity to do so and the second Tata company after VSNL."
Sci/Tech,"he African elephant population was cut in half by poaching in the 1980 #39;s, and most conservationists agree that only a 1989 ban on the ivory trade saved the animal from extinction."
Sci/Tech,"In order to stop the spread of spam, Microsoft will start charging users who use Outlook or Outlook Express to access e-mail. It will stop being free in April of 2005."
Sports,A record crowd of 90.367 entered FedEx Field Monday night hoping to witness a new chapter in what has become a lopsided rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins.
Sports,"Major League Baseball is expected to announce tomorrow that the Montreal Expos will move to the District, and anticipation yesterday surged in Washington that the city #39;s 33-year baseball drought is finally at an end."
Sports,"With the National League #39;s best record sewn up, the Cardinals would just as soon start the playoffs immediately. Yesterday, if possible."
Sports,"Jon Gruden isn #39;t happy, and he admitted as much Monday morning. But at least the Bucs coach can look forward to something. Running back Michael "
Sports,"Defensive end Chris Canty, who returned for a fifth year at Virginia only after careful deliberation, has been lost for the season with a knee injury."
Sports, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tony Womack left Monday night's game against Houston in the seventh inning after getting hit on the left hand with a pitch.
Sports," Terry Glenn scored the winning  touchdown early in the fourth quarter as the Dallas Cowboys  continued their domination of the Washington Redskins with a  21 18 win in Landover, Maryland on Monday."
Sci/Tech," The dog might be man #39;s best friend, but the world #39;s favourite animal is the tiger, says an international survey. The great Asian cat, threatened with extinction in much of its range, beat the dog "
Sports,"While not quite a return to glory, Monday represents the Redskins' return to the national consciousness."
Business," Investigators are closely scrutinizing the role of major international banks in the meltdown of Parmalat, the scandal ridden dairy group based in Italy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday."
Business, Oil prices soared to a new record  above  $50 on Tuesday as uncertainties over Nigerian output  heightened worries of a severe supply disruption ahead of  winter.
Business," Investigators are closely scrutinizing  the role of major international banks in the meltdown of  Parmalat, the scandal ridden dairy group based in Italy, the  Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday."
Business,Crude oil prices set fresh records as  US light crude tops \$50 a barrel in Asian trade and Brent sticks close to \$46.
Business,"Michael Kopper, who participated in the wrongdoing that helped cripple Enron, provided a glimpse of the deals orchestrated by Andrew S. Fastow."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft said that it might restart settlement talks with European Union regulators after Europe's second-highest court ruled on whether penalties should be suspended.
Sci/Tech,"The Senate could take action this week on a bill that would make it easier to sue ""peer-to-peer"" networks like Kazaa and LimeWire."
Sci/Tech,Internet powerhouse Yahoo has given its popular Web site a facelift to highlight some of the features that the company has been improving during the past year.
Business,"RMC Group was founded by Danish engineer Kjeld Ammentorp in 1930 and made a 399 trading loss in its first year. In 1952, Ready Mixed Concrete of Australia reversed into its UK rival and began to expand."
Business,"Microsoft Corp. will be ready to comply with the European Commission #39;s demands for changes to its Windows operating systems if a European court rejects its request for the measures to be suspended, a spokesman for the company said Monday."
Business,JAMES Hardie chief executive Peter Macdonald will stand aside from his position in the wake of the findings of a special inquiry into the embattled building products company #39;s asbestos liabilities.
Sci/Tech, quot;Virgin has been in talks with Paul Allen and Burt Rutan throughout this year and in the early hours of Saturday signed a historical deal to license SpaceShipOne #39;s technology to build the world #39;s 
Sci/Tech,"Adobe, one of the top manufacturers of image editing software, has created a new format for digital images that will save the data in raw file formats to allow professionals more freedom to control the various aspects and key details of raw image files."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba will launch three new versions of its Gigabeat hard drive-based portable music player starting in late November, the company says."
Sports,"Oct. 4 issue - On a lovely afternoon in Manhattan last week, two black SUVs pulled up in front of a Starbucks on Fifth Avenue. As bodyguards in both cars debated whose turn it was to make a coffee run, Tiger "
Sports,"* Turning point: The Cubs scored five runs, including back-to-back homers by Corey Patterson and Derrek Lee, in the fourth. * Up next: Cincinnati (Josh Hancock 4-2) at Cubs (Greg Maddux 15-10), 7:05 pm today."
Sports,he co-owner of the New York Islanders hockey team is proposing a 60-story tower in the center of Nassau County - more than triple the height of the tallest existing building on Long Island.
Sports, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tony Womack left Monday night #39;s game against Houston in the seventh inning after getting hit on the left hand with a pitch.
World,"Armed men grabbed an Arab-Israeli employee of the CNN news network in Gaza City on Monday, the network says. It was unclear whether the CNN producer, identified as Riyad Ali, was taken away by militants or members of the Palestinian security forces."
World,"Agra/New Delhi, Sept. 27 (NNN): The celebrations for the 350th anniversary of the historic Taj Mahal ran into a snag on Monday with the Supreme Court declining to give permission to hold any such event near the 17th century monument during the night."
Sci/Tech,Lycos has withdrawn its  quot;Make love not spam quot; application after a string of negative criticism. Visitors to the Web site were presented Friday with a graphic urging them to  quot;stay tuned.
Business,Lorenzo Zambrano gained a reputation as a savvy deal-maker as he led Mexico #39;s Cemex on a spending spree that turned it into the world #39;s third largest cement maker with 15 acquisitions in a dozen years.
Business,A proposed \$10 round-trip airfare increase that initially looked like it might stick fell apart over the weekend. The increase was proposed by American Airlines late last week and matched 
Sci/Tech,"ADOBE Systems, maker of the world-renowned Photoshop picture-editing software, has announced two new products for digital video and still-photography hobbyists."
Sports,"Only three things in life are certain in the nation #39;s capital: death, taxes and the Cowboys #39; domination of the Redskins. Washington brought back Joe Gibbs to revitalize the Redskins "
Sports,"com. The Cincinnati southpaw suffered his fifth straight loss Monday, a 12-5 thrashing at the hands of the Cubs, in the opener of a four-game series with Chicago before a crowd of 38,984 at Wrigley Field."
Sports,The waning moments against the Angels on Monday had all the elements of another memorable night in what has proved to be an unforgettable season for the Rangers.
Sports,"The 2002 NFL MVP has a broken vertebra in his neck that will sideline him at least eight weeks, starting Sunday when the Oakland Raiders play the Texans in Houston."
Sports,The Astros will put individual game tickets for the Division Series on sale today at 8 am on astros.com and over the phone toll free at 877-927-8767.
Sports,"Even before tipoff last Friday in Game 1 of its opening-round playoff series with Minnesota, the Seattle Storm held a 2-0 lead in perhaps the most critical statistic of all -- superstars."
World,"While it declined to say whether it was responsible for the death of a Hamas leader in Damascus Sunday, Israel accused Syria yesterday of  quot;directing terrorism quot; and warned of possible "
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.46 percent  by late Tuesday, setting the stage for an eighth straight day  of losses after oil prices topped  $50 a barrel, fanning  concerns about Japan Inc's prospects."
Business,"Ottawa should end the monopoly the airports hold over the airlines to reduce the price of landing at Canadian airports - especially at Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto, says the head of the International Air Transport Association."
Business,SINGAPOREChina #39;s plan to buy Canadian mining giant Noranda Inc. is just the beginning of an overseas acquisition march fuelled by swollen foreign exchange reserves and a need to secure natural resources.
Business,"Sallie Krawcheck #39;s star got brighter yesterday when she was named chief financial officer and head of strategy at mammoth Citigroup, making her by far the most powerful woman on Wall Street."
Business,Negotiations over a new contract for DC hotel workers broke off early yesterday as the union and representatives of 14 major hotels reported little progress in resolving the impasse between them.
World,"BANDA ACEH, Aceh (AFP): Indonesian soldiers have killed six suspected rebels during two separate gunbattles in the troubled province of Aceh, the military said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco (Quote, Chart) and Fujitsu will collaborate on high-end routers and other products for Japanese carriers and corporations moving to Internet Protocol (define) systems, the companies announced."
Business,"RMC, the troubled UK building materials group, was swallowed up for 2.3bn yesterday by the world #39;s third-biggest cement producer, Cemex of Mexico."
Sci/Tech,"Sci/Tech News, New York - British tycoon Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group said on Monday it was jumping into the market for online music, with a  quot;Digital Megastore quot; offering US customers song downloads for 99 cents."
Sci/Tech,"IBM planned to announce yesterday that it will invest US\$250 million over the next five years and employ 1,000 people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks."
Sports, Bobby Crosbys sacrifice fly with one out in the ninth scored Erubiel Durazo with the winning run in the Oakland Athletics 6 5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Sports,"This season Clemson and West Virginia installed goal posts that can be lowered to the ground in a matter of seconds, thus preventing injuries to fans who storm the field after big football victories."
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, Va. US Airways is warning a bankruptcy judge that it may have to liquidate as soon as February unless the judge imposes temporary pay cuts of 23 percent on the airline #39;s union workers."
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest mining company, agreed to sell an extra \$3.2 billion of iron ore to four Chinese steelmakers, helping underpin expansion of its mines in Western Australia."
Business,The giant #39;s CFO and Smith Barney #39;s chief swap jobs -- a regular rotation for managers on the rise or damage control in advance?
Business,"Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average fell 0.46 percent by late Tuesday, setting the stage for an eighth straight day of losses after oil prices topped \$50 a barrel, fanning concerns about Japan Inc #39;s prospects."
Business,"The sale of new single-family homes across the country rose by 9.4 percent in August, ending a two-month dip, the US Commerce Department reported yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s first passenger service to space will start carrying fee-paying astronauts from 2007, say two entrepreneurs, although some are not so convinced with their ambitious time-frame."
Sports,"Yes, it #39;s only three games but some things are obvious early on. The Redskins are in serious trouble at quarterback. And trouble at quarterback might as well be a computer virus; it ruins everything, even the defense."
Sports,LOS ANGELES Milton Bradley singled home the game-winning run with one out in the bottom of the ninth as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-to-7.
Sports,"Ichiro, with 914 hits since his rookie year in 2001, is currently on pace to set the record for most hits over any four-year span in the majors."
Sports,"SEATTLE, Sept. 27 (Ticker) -- With their floor leader sidelined early in the game, the Seattle Storm rallied to win their first playoff series."
Sports," Nine days had passed since the Cardinals mathematically clinched their division title. Monday night, their playoff express took a wrong turn smack into the middle of a wild card street fight."
Sports,"Lions quarterback Joey Harrington was shot down by the Eagles pass rush Sunday, but on Monday he fired back at the Goose -ormer NFL defensive lineman Tony Siragusa."
World,"Three US soldiers were wounded, one of them critically, when Afghan guerrillas attacked their vehicle with rockets and guns, the US military said Monday."
World,The United States has stepped up its diplomatic response to Indonesia #39;s arrest of five executives of the American mining company Newmont for alleged pollution in the province of Sulawesi.
Business,US Airways Group Inc. met with two unions to try and agree on concessions before an Oct. 7 hearing at which a bankruptcy judge might let the carrier temporarily reduce pay 23 percent to help avoid potential liquidation.
Business,"and often humorous -- side today, as it launches an advertising and marketing push designed to appeal to buyers #39; personal aspirations."
Sci/Tech,Richard Branson reinforced his reputation as an entrepreneurial showman on Monday by announcing a \$100m plan to send tourists into space.
Sci/Tech,"In spite of the reports in media that selling music online is not as profitable a deal, as it looks like, there is no shortage of the new entrants."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to hook younger consumers with a penchant for chatting via messaging, AT amp;T Wireless launched a wireless device Monday that can interconnect with the nation #39;s top messaging services."
Sports,"Paul Hamm traded his warm-up suit for a real suit Monday and shook hands with the man who wants to take away his gold medal. He then settled in for an 11 1/2 -hour hearing that will determine, once and for "
Sports,"ARLINGTON, TEX. -- The baseball players #39; association filed a grievance yesterday seeking to overturn the Anaheim Angels #39; suspension of left-fielder Jose Guillen."
World,"Washington, Sept. 28 (NNN): The United States on Monday greatly welcomed as an  quot;important development quot; the capture and killing of several al-Qaeda terror network suspects by the Pakistan #39;s security forces "
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.4 percent to a six week closing low on Tuesday, marking an eight day losing streak, after oil prices topped  #36;50 a barrel, fanning concern over the business outlook for Japanese companies."
Business," The yen was feeling the heat on Tuesday  as oil prices scaled new record highs, underlining concerns  about Japan's dependence on imported oil."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.4 percent  to a six week closing low on Tuesday, marking an eight day  losing streak, after oil prices topped  $50 a barrel, fanning  concern over the business outlook for Japanese companies."
Business,The 13th patient to receive the world #39;s first fully implantable artificial heart died Sunday night after an unexpected malfunction in the device made by Abiomed Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Sir Richard Branson, airline mogul and adventurer, announced plans yesterday to boldly go where no private transport company has gone before -- into space."
Sports,  Barry Bonds hopes his random steroid test last week will remove suspicion that he uses performance enhancing drugs.
Sports,The Tigers didn #39;t tear the cover off the ball Monday night. But compared to their previous two games -- both shutouts -- it was an offensive explosion.
Business,"PARIS On Tuesday, PalmSource, the maker of the Palm operating system for hand-held devices, is scheduled to announce its first operating system designed specifically for smart phones, mobile phones that allow you to not only make voice calls but also use "
Sci/Tech,Modern imaging techniques have revealed some new information about the earliest biblical passage ever found in ancient artifacts.
Sci/Tech,It is the body's internal chemicals and hormones that send diseases out to strut their stuff at night.
Sci/Tech,"British researchers have trained dogs to detect bladder cancer by sniffing human urine, opening up the possibility that dogs may one day be used to detect the disease."
Sci/Tech,"Despite objections from hospitals and the medical profession, doctors are prescribing placebos for all kinds of ailments."
Sci/Tech,"Paleontologists have discovered a species of protorosaur, and they think the fossils hold the solution to the mystery of long-necked dinosaurs."
World, Southern Sudanese rebel chief John  Garang denied on Tuesday accusations by the Sudanese government  that he backed the uprising in Darfur in the west.
World,Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez is wary of Olympiakos duo Giovanni and Rivaldo.
World,The UN refugee chief is to have what could be stormy talks with Sudan officials after proposing autonomy for Darfur.
World,"French rock star Bertrand Cantat, jailed in Lithuania for killing his lover, is going home to serve his sentence."
World,Thousands of angry pro-hunting protesters are to stage a rally at the Labour Party conference in Brighton.
World," Despite major increases in money and personnel, the FBI is still failing to translate many al Qaida surveillance recordings in a timely manner and faces a giant backlog of untranslated material from terrorism and espionage investigations, a new Justice Department audit shows.    The report released Monday by Glenn A..."
Business,Resellers may feel the Ingram Micro acquisition of Tech Pacific in the pocket as their credit lines could be cut in half once the two firms join.
Business,US Airways met with two unions yesterday to try to agree on concessions before an Oct. 7 hearing at which a bankruptcy judge may let the carrier temporarily reduce pay 23 percent to help avoid potential liquidation.
Business,"Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, and Comcast Corp. said they are considering making a joint bid for bankrupt cable-television operator Adelphia Communications Corp."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the nation #39;s largest mortgage buyer and a financial juggernaut that affects tens of millions of home buyers, agreed Monday to major changes in its accounting and management "
Business,Harrah #39;s Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. will sell an East Chicago riverboat casino and three other gambling resorts for \$1.
Business,"Row, row, row your barge gently up a creek / Merrill Lynch, Merrill Lynch, Merrill Lynch, Merrill Lynch / life is but a dream ... .. especially on Wall Street, where Merrill, the world #39;s largest securities "
Business,"He is quitting the Legislature for the top post at the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, but that will not mean House speaker Tom Finneran will give up his suits and gavel for a lab coat and test tube."
Sports, Bobby Crosby's sacrifice fly with one out in the ninth scored pinch runner Esteban German with the winning run in the Oakland Athletics' 6 5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Sci/Tech,"Business tycoon Richard Branson said yesterday he #39;s launching the world #39;s first passenger service to space in 2007. It will offer zero-gravity flights, lasting two to three hours, for a mere \$198,600."
Sci/Tech,"By analyzing elephant DNA, a research team led by Seattle scientists has discovered a way to trace the origins of ivory and help stem the poaching that still threatens the giant beasts across much of their habitat."
Sci/Tech,"George C. Newstrom is quitting as Virginia #39;s secretary of technology, becoming the first departure from Gov. Mark R. Warner #39;s Cabinet."
Sports,"Athletics first: Kotsay singled to right. Byrnes lined out to shortstop J.Lopez. Chavez singled to right, Kotsay to second. Durazo singled to right, Kotsay to third, Chavez to second."
Sports,"It didnt happen at Fenway Park this year, though it was hard to believe the Red Sox werent the home team on Monday night. The "
Sports,"The league #39;s injury epidemic didn #39;t pause last weekend, with Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon breaking a vertebra in his neck Sunday that will sideline him for eight weeks."
Sports,The players #39; association filed a grievance yesterday seeking to overturn the Anaheim Angels #39; suspension of left fielder Jose Guillen.
Sports,"Signaling for the first time publicly that he might be persuaded to drop his opposition to a team in Washington, DC, Orioles owner Peter Angelos said he could go along if a deal is struck to protect his franchise and Maryland #39;s investment in Oriole Park "
Sports,The BCCI today questioned in the Supreme Court the maintainability of the writ petition filed by Zee Telefilms challenging cancellation of the exclusive telecast rights of domestic cricket for the next four years granted by the former to the latter.
World,"A huge wall collapsed at an unfinished terminal at Dubai airport yesterday, killing at least eight workers and injuring more. Workers saw up to 40 casualties being taken away."
World,"Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reshuffled his cabinet yesterday, replacing several top ministers in an effort to boost his popularity, consolidate political support and quicken the pace of reforms in the world #39;s second-largest economy."
World,"Tony Blair faces one of the trickiest speeches of his career today, seeking to win back his Labour party after rifts over Iraq and spell out new policies to set up next year #39;s re-election bid."
Sports," Todd Walker homered, had three hits and drove in four runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 12 5 win over the Cincinnati Reds in National League play at Wrigley Field on Monday."
Business,"Loss-making German department store giant Karstadtquelle plans a major shake-up to try to haul itself back into profit, amid rumours of thousands of job cuts."
Business,Three former bankers are due in court to face an extradition hearing in connection with the collapsed energy giant Enron.
Business,"First it was the steel industry, now it's the airlines. United Airlines and US Airways Group Inc. , both in bankruptcy protection, have warned they might terminate employee pension plans in a bid to survive. Delta Air Lines Inc. may also file for bankruptcy."
Business,Here is the fundamental question investors ask about individual companies and their stocks every day: What's this business really worth?
Business,"The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council's recent track record on Beacon Hill is the envy of most other industry lobbies. On issues from blocking drug price-control efforts to state funding for job training, the council has successfully persuaded the Democrat-controlled Legislature and Republican Governor Mitt Romney to vote its way."
Business,"Some states are paying far higher prices than others for prescription drugs under the Medicaid program, but data that would help them get a better deal are kept confidential by the federal government, a new report says."
Business,"The 13th patient to receive the world's first fully implantable artificial heart died Sunday night after an unexpected malfunction in the device made by Abiomed Inc. of Danvers, company officials said yesterday."
Business,"  Congressional investigators examining  quot;a semitrailer truck load quot; of subpoenaed documents are trying to determine whether lax monitoring at a French bank that held more than  $60 billion for the UN oil for food program facilitated illicit business deals by the former Iraqi government, officials told The Associated Press."
Business,"term Treasury securities rose in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 1.710 percent, up from 1.685 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 1.950 percent, up from 1.870 percent."
Business,A row over intellectual property claims from Microsoft Corp. has dealt a fatal blow to an ambitious effort by Internet engineers to create a technical standard for curbing junk e-mail.
Business,"The Boston law firm Testa, Hurwitz  amp; Thibeault yesterday named F. George Davitt its managing partner."
Business,"chip Dow Jones average closed below 10,000 for the first time in six weeks on Monday as a spike in oil prices to nearly USD50 a barrel renewed concerns about corporate profits."
Business,"Luxury goods maker Gucci saw operating profit more than double in the second quarter thanks to higher sales and lower losses from its Yves Saint Laurent brand, its owner French retailer Pinault Printemps Redoute says."
Business,"A man who lived for 147 days on a mechanical heart made by Danvers-based Abiomed Inc. died because of complications related to the device, officials said yesterday."
Business,He #39;s a high-profile figure with national contacts and an unrivaled understanding of how to move the Legislature. That #39;s why the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council overlooked his opposition on stem-cell research 
Sci/Tech,(Munster) - Some health officials in northwest Indiana say it might be time for hospitals to lift bans on cellphone calls. They say research that shows the phones don #39;t interfere with medical equipment.
Sports,They may never be mistaken for the boys from the Bronx as Boston #39;s archrivals. But the Devil Rays picked up last night where the Yankees 
Sports,"Undisputed middleweight king Bernard  quot;The Executioner quot; Hopkins told Boxingtalk.com,  quot;It #39;s Sunday evening and I just got back home, we just finished helping Frank Cappucino."
Sports,"Its risky to call a series in late September that neither team really has to win a playoff preview. Just the same, the three-game series between the Twins and Yankees that concludes Thursday is as compelling as such series get."
Sci/Tech,BOFFINS AND boffinettes at Imperial College London are developing a new optical disk that can store a terabyte of data. The Multiplexed Optical Data Storage (Mods)technology is expected to be released towards 
Sci/Tech,Apple has announced a programme to repair certain 15in PowerBooks whose screens have been found to show faint white spots. The 15in PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension Program will provide free repairs for 
World,An Arab-Israeli television producer for CNN was abducted at gunpoint by a group of Palestinians yesterday after being pulled from a network van in Gaza City.
World,"US Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, speaking less than two weeks before historic elections, denounced Afghanistan #39;s warlords yesterday as  quot;forces of the past quot; and said they must either reform or face imprisonment."
Business,"  Despite a jump of 19 in world air traffic so far this year, airlines are expected to lose as much as  $4 billion US in 2004 due to high fuel costs, says the International Air Transport Association."
Business,"Microsoft #39;s day in court -- this time, Europe #39;s Court of First Instance in Luxembourg -- doesn #39;t come until Sept. 30. But the software giant is already on the offensive, holding court of its own with a Sept."
Business,"New Albany -- An Indiana man who lived with an artificial heart for 147 days has died, the heart manufacturer said Monday. Abiomed Inc."
Business,"If ever a global takeover deserves to be shot down by Ottawa, the China Minmetals senseless plan to play games of global Monopoly with Noranda Inc."
Business,"P amp;O says it will cut up to 1,200 jobs and slash services as part of a review to reduce costs at its loss-making ferries business."
Sci/Tech,"The risk of a volcanic explosion or related landslide on Mount St. Helens has prompted the mountain #39;s managers to keep climbers off the 8,363-foot peak and close some hiking trails while scientists assess the danger."
Sci/Tech,"D., and Alane Kochems. The Department of Homeland security has announced a new program, Secure Flight, designed to screen flight passenger data and flag possible terrorists before they board an airplane."
Sci/Tech,SPAM FIGHTING super hero software behemoth Microsoft has come up with a wizard way of stopping those who send spam from its free Hotmail accounts.
Sci/Tech,NORFOLK -- Gov. Mark Warner used his time in front of an audience of high-powered decision-makers at the commonwealth #39;s annual tech conference Monday to pitch Virginia as a technology-savvy state.
Sci/Tech,APPLE IS EXTENDING its warranty for Titanium and Aluminum 15-inch PowerBook G4 screens after users have started seeing spots before their eyes.
Sports,"  The past took center stage Monday night at Fed Ex Field, and the feel of history was almost palpable. But when push came to shove, it wasn #39;t really the kind of history that the Washington "
Sports,The 2002 NFL MVP has a broken vertebra in his neck that will sideline him at least eight weeks. Coach Norv Turner didn #39;t believe Gannon was at risk for paralysis and said the quarterback was walking around 
Sports,ST. PETERSBURG - The fastball was directed at Manny Ramirez #39;s left knee. Make no mistake about it. The pitch didn #39;t get away from Scott Kazmir.
Sports,"The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in on their first playoff berth in eight years, and they #39;re not about to leave their chances to fate."
Sports,  Chone Figgins gave the Anaheim Angels a huge lift in the tight American League West Division race. Figgins tripled and scored in the eighth inning and Bartolo Colon allowed three 
Sports,"After Barry Zito gave up a tying three-run homer to Willie Bloomquist, the Oakland Athletics bounced back and maintained their one-game lead over Anaheim in the AL West."
Sports,Manchester United chief executive David Gill has called for the Champions League second group stage to be restored. Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger were among the 
World,"North Korea has made another strong statement about its nuclear capability. At the United Nations on Monday, a North Korean minister said his country had made arms from reprocessed nuclear fuel rods."
World,"Two US soldiers, including one from Carson, have been charged with murder in the death of an Iraqi civilian, the 1st Cavalry Division announced Monday."
Sci/Tech,"This week, Sir Richard Branson announced his new company, Virgin Galactic, has the rights to the first commercial flights into space."
Sci/Tech,  Small earthquakes at the rate of one or two a minute yesterday had seismologists keeping a close watch on Mount St. Helens.
Sci/Tech,The Transportation Security Administration last week moved forward with plans to test its new Secure Flight passenger-screening system.
World, The Jordanian monarch said in an interview published Tuesday that elections in Iraq are impossible in the current chaos and that he sees no chances of improvement in the short term.
Sports," The Seattle Mariners won #39;t get to the postseason this year, but they #39;re being covered as if they #39;re already there."
World," American forces bombed a site in the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah early Tuesday where several militants loyal to terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi were believed to be holed up, the U.S. military said."
World, Israel and the Palestinian Authority were engaged in intensive efforts Tuesday morning to secure the release of an Israeli Druze employee of CNN who was kidnapped by masked men in Gaza City.
World,"JENIN, West Bank - Israeli troops shot dead a mentally-ill Palestinian in the West Bank town of Jenin early on Tuesday, Palestinian security sources said."
World,UN refugee commissioner Ruud Lubbers is due to meet top Sudanese officials on Tuesday to discuss what the UN calls the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis.
World," New voters are flooding local election offices with paperwork, registering in significantly higher numbers than four years ago as attention to the presidential election runs high and an array of activist groups recruit would be voters who could prove critical come Nov. 2."
World," After a series of spectacular suicide  attacks, militants in Saudi Arabia are now launching isolated  hit and run shootings of Westerners, posing fresh problems for  security forces in the world's main oil exporter."
World," Britain's Tony Blair faces  one of the trickiest speeches of his career on Tuesday, seeking  to win back his Labour Party after rifts over Iraq and spell  out new policies to set up next year's re election bid."
World,"Michael Jackson's father, Joseph, is released from hospital after surgery to fix two bleeding stomach ulcers."
World,"  Israelis killed seven Palestinians in attacks yesterday, including a Gaza airstrike that killed one militant and wounded a militia commander, who vowed revenge from his hospital bed."
World,"  A bullfight, an act of bravado, a brush with death. A newly discovered story by a young Ernest Hemingway has all the elements to delight fans and scholars    but it can't be published."
World,"  Elections heralded as the dawn of democracy in war ravaged Afghanistan will be hijacked by warlords able to intimidate voters and candidates to entrench their own power, a leading rights group warned today."
World,"  Security forces following up on a raid that killed a top Al Qaeda fugitive arrested four more suspected extremists yesterday, and Pakistan's president predicted the investigation would lead to more high profile militants."
World,"  Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reshuffled his Cabinet yesterday, replacing several top ministers in an effort to boost his popularity, consolidate political support, and quicken the pace of reforms in the world's second largest economy."
Business,"  European shipping giant P amp;O is to close four of its 13 ferry routes with the loss of about 1,200 jobs, the company announced."
Business,"The European Commission was wrong to bar the takeover bid by US telecoms firm WorldCom for rival Sprint, a European Union court said on Tuesday, annulling the action taken four years ago."
Sports, Dallas quarterback Vinny Testaverde dropped back to pass and let a deep ball fly down the left sideline. Washington cornerback Fred Smoot stayed with Cowboys wide receiver Antonio Bryant step for step.
Sports,"The MIAA Football Committee yesterday announced the sites that will host postseason football contests. There will be six doubleheaders Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Curry College "
Sports,"Kobe Bryant #39;s attorneys abruptly dropped a bid to seal evidence in the NBA star #39;s rape case Monday, saying the details will be leaked anyway and releasing all the documents would reveal "
World,Two diamonds together worth over 11 million euros (\$13.53 million) disappeared from an antique dealers #39; show at the Paris Louvre museum on Monday in an apparent mid-afternoon robbery.
Sports," Three times winner Tiger Woods bids for  a third successive title at this week's WGC American Express  Championship in Kilkenny, Ireland."
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  crushed Switzerland's Emmanuelle Gagliardi 6 1, 6 3, in the  first round of the Hansol Korea Open WTA event on Tuesday."
Sports,"The wackiest bunch of barnstormers in 21st century baseball, the renegade Red Sox, last night played their way into the postseason promised land amid the adulation of a traveling band of fans, none more striking than a flock of bearded, white-robed disciples."
Sports,"Red Sox plus Yankees equals big TV ratings in both Boston and New York. Friday night's series opener at Fenway Park earned a 21.6 rating (35 audience share), the best number a Channel 38 Red Sox telecast has earned during  quot;the modern era quot; of cable."
Sports,"Chone Figgins and Troy Percival saved the Anaheim Angels, and gave them a little boost in the West race."
Sports,"They may never be mistaken for the boys from the Bronx as Boston's archrivals. But the Devil Rays picked up last night where the Yankees left off Sunday, squaring off with the Red Sox in an incident that emptied both dugouts and bullpens before Terry Francona's crew celebrated the clinching of a playoff spot."
Sports,"Joe Crede is Chicago's sixth player with 20 homers, a franchise record. The other White Sox with 20 or more homers are Paul Konerko (40), Carlos Lee (29), Jose Valentin (29), Aaron Rowand (22), and Juan Uribe (21)."
Sports,Barry Bonds hopes his random steroid test last week will remove suspicion that he uses performance-enhancing drugs.
Sports,"The NFL injury epidemic didn't pause this weekend, with Rich Gannon breaking a vertebra in his neck that will sideline him for eight weeks, and Rex Grossman and Charlie Garner out for the season."
Sports,The Connecticut Sun got a wake-up call Saturday when then were defeated by the Washington Mystics in the first game of their best-of-three WNBA Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Sports,"Diana Taurasi has another award to add to her trophy case. The Phoenix Mercury guard was the runaway winner yesterday as the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Taurasi, who led the University of Connecticut to three successive NCAA championships, became the second No. 1 overall draft pick to win the award, joining Washington's Chamique Holdsclaw (1999). Taurasi was fourth in ..."
Sports,"Hockey star David Sacco, a two-time first-team All-American and a finalist for the 1993 Hobey Baker Award, leads the list of four former Boston University athletes who will be inducted into the school's Hall of Fame Oct. 9."
Sports,"The Boston College and University of Maine men's hockey teams made up half of last season's Frozen Four, and at least in the pollsters' eyes, they're good bets to make it back there."
Sports,The game came about because both sides had wants and needs. Boston College wanted a fifth home game; the University of Massachusetts needed to pump revenue into its cash-strapped football program.
Sports,"Acton-Boxboro's girls' soccer team didn't wait long to set the tone. Less than two minutes into its 3-0 upset of No. 2 Lincoln-Sudbury yesterday, sophomore Natalie Crutchfield controlled a cross from Caitlin Berry and found the back of the net."
Sci/Tech,Graphics card giants ATI and Nvidia are working on new chips to improve the quality of mobile displays.
Sci/Tech,"In the latest of a flurry of deals among net providers, Claranet buys the UK wing of US business Via.Net Works."
Business," The European Commission was wrong to bar the takeover bid by U.S. telecoms firm WorldCom for rival Sprint, a European Union court said on Tuesday, annulling the action taken four years ago."
Business," World finance chiefs meeting in Washington this week will express satisfaction with a rebounding global economy, but also highlight risks from surging oil prices, turmoil in Iraq and other factors."
Business," KarstadtQuelle, Europe's leading department store operator, said it planned to sell  quot;as quickly as possible quot; 77 of its 181 department stores around the country as part of a massive restructuring programme aimed at pulling it out of its current financial crisis."
Business, Oil prices soared to a new record  above  $50 on Tuesday as uncertainties over Nigerian output  heightened worries of a severe supply disruption ahead of  winter.
Business," The European Commission was wrong to  bar the takeover bid by U.S. telecoms firm WorldCom for rival  Sprint, a European Union court said on Tuesday, annulling the  action taken four years ago."
Sci/Tech,Skip those large music companies that don't care about your music. Doing it yourself is easier and more affordable than ever.
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., which has been telling consumers to  quot;Get the Feeling quot; in its advertising since 2001, will begin urging them to keep  quot;Moving Forward quot; on Tuesday, part of the Japanese automaker #39;s ongoing effort to  quot;reinvent quot; itself."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., tarnished by an accounting scandal, has hired a new marketing boss to polish its faded global image. The Brampton-based telecom equipment maker appointed Clent Richardson, 43, as its "
Sci/Tech,Company also announces the Evolt E-300 Digital SLR and three new lenses.
Sports,"The veteran relief pitcher was told by manager Terry Francona and pitching coach Dave Wallace prior to last night #39;s game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays stats, schedule "
Sports,I want to understand what it #39;s like to play for Tom Coughlin. So I file this column at 5:30 pm Friday -- 28 hours before deadline -- and the Times Union fines me 63 cents for writing in my home office in boxer 
Sports," Attorneys for Kobe Bryant have dropped their fight to seal investigative files compiled as part of the rape case against the NBA star but insist prosecutors open all records, including those that may clear their client."
World,"Staff Sgt. Johnny Horne Jr. and Staff Sgt. Cardenas Alban, both from Company C, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment from Fort Riley, Kan, are being charge with murder."
Business,"The price of crude oil surged above \$50 a barrel in after-hours trading yesterday, raising fears of an economic slowdown and higher prices at the gas pump."
Business,"Shipping giant P amp;O said Tuesday it was scrapping four of its 13 routes across the English Channel, with the loss of about 1,200 jobs."
Business,"but now it may need a complete remodeling. Formally known as the Federal National Mortgage Association, the federally chartered company "
Sci/Tech,Why count in binary when you can use hundreds of different digits at once? That #39;s the principle that has allowed British physicists to develop a video disk that stores far more data than has ever been possible before.
Sci/Tech,NASA says Hurricane Jeanne caused minimal damage to the Kennedy Space Center. But the storm put space shuttle workers even further behind in their effort to resume.
Sports,"After discovering that the magic number formula had played tricks on them, the Red Sox stats, schedule went out last night and defeated the Tampa Bay Devil Rays stats "
Sports," The Angels are applauded for making a stand, for sending a message, for demonstrating there are consequences when a player refuses to play the game the way it should be played."
World,"Pakistani officials declared an important victory against al-Qaida yesterday after police shot dead Amjad Farooqi, who was suspected of roles in the execution of Wall "
World,"Second in a series leading up to this weeks presidential debate, which is to focus on foreign policy. The grinding conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is the foreign policy equivalent of a black hole."
Business," London, September 28. KAZINFORM quotes BBC source.   World oil prices broke fresh records on Monday, with US light crude poised to break through the  $50 a barrel mark, and Brent crude topping  $46 in London."
Business,BRUSSELS: A European Union court is set to rule this week on a \$120 billion deal MCI-WorldCom made during the height of the go-go years that still resonates today.
Sci/Tech,"The latest weapon to protect dwindling elephant populations from poachers is a genetic map which can trace the origins of ivory, it emerged today."
Sci/Tech,"Imperial College London researchers in the UK are developing a new way of storing data that could lead to discs capable of holding 1,000 gigabytes."
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) said it would spend a quarter of a billion dollars over the next year and a half to grow its RFID (define) business."
Sports,com. The Chicago Cubs opened a one-game lead in the National League Wild Card standings with a 12-5 victory Monday night over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
World,"At least four people have been killed in the latest US onslaught on the Iraqi city of Falluja overnight. Ten others were injured on Tuesday as US warplanes again bombed Falluja, targeting the area of al-Askari "
Business,"Richard Branson #39;s mobile phone group, which was listed in July, said first-half margins would be well ahead of last year and it expected capital expenditure, as a percentage of revenue, to be below 4pc in the first half and at a similar level for the full "
Sports,"After spending a rotten weekend in the Big Apple, one that left them with frayed nerves and short tempers, the Cubs were in dire need of a laugher upon their return to Wrigley Field."
Sci/Tech," Virgin Group Ltd. on Monday launched its online music store, pitting the retailer best known for its music  quot;megastores quot; with tech companies such as Apple Computer Inc., which operates the most popular digital music service."
Sci/Tech,Researchers in London are developing DVDs that could hold 100 times more data than current discs.
World, Palestinian security forces were on Tuesday searching for an Israeli Arab producer for CNN television who was kidnapped by gunmen in the Gaza Strip.
World, Israeli troops shot dead an unarmed mentally handicapped Palestinian during a raid on Tuesday on a West Bank refugee camp on the fourth anniversary of a Palestinian uprising.
World, Moscow police have arrested two Chechens they suspect of involvement in the murder of an American journalist who wrote about Russia's richest people and had also written a book on war and crime in Chechnya.
World, Two car bombs killed seven Iraqi national guardsmen and a rocket barrage hit a police academy Monday as insurgents kept up their offensive to subdue Iraq's beleaguered security forces. U.S. jets pounded suspected militant positions in a Baghdad slum.
World, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said he shook hands with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in New York last week  quot;by mistake quot; and because it was  quot;dark quot;.
World," A British backpacker slain in Australia called her boyfriend an hour before her death and sounded happy, a court heard."
World," A member of the US House of Representatives has demanded a full congressional investigation of allegations that the all volunteer US Army was trying to coerce soldiers at the end of their contracts to re enlist, threatening them with tours of duty in Iraq if they refused."
World, Palestinian security forces were on  Tuesday searching for an Israeli Arab producer for CNN  television who was kidnapped by gunmen in the Gaza Strip.
World, Israeli troops shot dead an  unarmed mentally handicapped Palestinian during a raid on  Tuesday on a West Bank refugee camp on the fourth anniversary  of a Palestinian uprising.
Business," Crude oil prices hit an all time high Tuesday, pushing past the psychological barrier of  $50 US per barrel during Asian trading."
Business,P amp;Os cutbacks announced today are the result of the waves of troubles that have swamped the ferry industry of late. Some would say the company has done well to weather the storms for as long as it has.
Business,"Peninsular  amp; Oriental Steam Navigation Co., the UK #39;s largest ferry and ports operator, will trim its ferries fleet and cut 1,200 jobs, or a fifth of the unit #39;s workforce, to stem losses."
Business,"Citigroup named Sallie Krawcheck, currently head of Smith Barney, as chief financial officer and head of strategy - cementing her position as the most powerful woman on Wall Street."
Sci/Tech,"Sir Richard Branson may want to send people into space, but first he #39;ll have to grasp how to get his Virgin trains to arrive and leave anywhere on time."
Sci/Tech,"New York, September 28: British tycoon Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group has said it was jumping into the market for online music, with a  quot;digital megastore quot; offering US customers song downloads for 99 cents."
Sports,"ST. PETERSBURG, United States : Manny Ramirez hit a two run home run in the fifth inning and Johnny Damon added a three run homer as the Boston Red Sox clinched their second straight post-season berth with a 7-3 win over Tampa."
Sports,"STORM 64, LYNX 54: At Seattle - Lauren Jackson scored 18 points and Seattle advanced to the Western Conference finals with a victory over Minnesota on Monday night."
Sports,"OAKLANDIchiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners went 1for4 in last night #39;s 6-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics, pulling within five hits of Major League Baseball #39;s single-season record."
Sports,"Randy Johnson got the support Monday night that has deserted him and Milwaukee #39;s Ben Sheets throughout this season. Johnson made the most of three runs in the first three innings, raising his record above "
World,"Two British soldiers have been killed following an ambush on a convoy near the southern Iraqi city of Basra on Tuesday morning, a Ministry of Defence spokesman said."
World,"North Korea has said it has turned plutonium from 8,000 spent fuel rods into nuclear weapons. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Vice Foreign Minister Choe Su-hon said the weapons were needed for  quot;self-defence quot; against  quot;US nuclear threat quot;."
Sports,DAVID BECKHAM and Michael Owen could miss Real Madrid #39;s Champions League clash with Roma tonight as their Bernabeu nightmare goes from bad to worse.
Sports,  The Los Angeles Dodgers  #39; hold on the National League West Division lead got a little more secure thanks to Milton Bradley .
Sports,"Surfers Paradise and Mexico -- remaining on the Champ Car circuit this year, is the former bastion of American open-wheel racing finally out of gas?"
World,"Two British soldiers have been shot dead in an ambush near Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has said. They had been trying to rescue the passengers in an armoured Land Rover hit by a rocket propelled grenade."
World,"Israeli troops have shot dead a mentally-ill Palestinian in the West Bank town of Jenin, Palestinian security sources say. The sources say Saleh Ilalou, 47, was hit in the stomach by troops who saw him outside "
Business," Having secured Chinese iron ore sales worth US $12.2 billion, Australia based global miner BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) said Tuesday that a further aggressive "
Business,"P amp;O is to cut up to 1,200 jobs and slash services in a plan to salvage its loss-making ferry business, which has been hit by competition from low-cost airlines."
Business,"PalmSource has completed development of Palm Cobalt, the first version of its handheld operating system designed specifically for smartphones."
Sci/Tech,"Experts say the recent surge of quakes means a steam explosion or eruption is possible. By Lukas Velush. The size and frequency of more than 2,000 tiny earthquakes that have hit Mount St."
Sports,Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said new coach Mariano Garcia Remon will be allowed time to make his presence felt and was under no pressure to obtain instant success.
Sports,Bill Parcells #39; Dallas Cowboys beat the Joe Gibbs-coached Washington Redskins 21-18 in a classic encounter on Monday. Terry Glenn scored the winning touchdown early in the fourth quarter.
Sports," Wayne Rooney, the 18 year old who broke the Manchester United bank, was set to start repaying Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s 27 million pound investment against Turkish side Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Tuesday."
World,Israeli troops shot dead an unarmed mentally handicapped Palestinian during a raid on Tuesday on a West Bank refugee camp on the fourth anniversary of a Palestinian uprising.
Business," Computer animation company Dreamworks  SKG has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission  for a  $650 million initial public offering, applying to list on  the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ""DWA."""
World," Ireland's population has climbed above the 4 million mark for the first time since the 19th Century, when famine and widespread economic hardship triggered a vast wave of immigration to the United States."
Business,"WASHINGTON  #151; Sales of new homes rose by 9.4 percent in August, the Commerce Department said yesterday, as mortgage interest rates remained at low enough levels to continue enticing buyers worried about future rate increases."
Business,"Time Warner Inc., the world #146;s largest media company, and Comcast Corp. said they are considering making a joint bid for bankrupt cable-television operator Adelphia Communications Corp."
Business,"WASHINGTON  #151; Oil prices charged toward \$50 a barrel yesterday, and gasoline prices surged to \$1.92 a gallon last week, as petroleum output in the Gulf of Mexico returns at a slower-than-expected rate after Hurricane Ivan, and geopolitical unrest keeps traders on edge."
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, Va.  #151; US Airways Group Inc. warned in a bankruptcy court filing that it may have to liquidate by February if a judge does not impose a temporary 23 percent pay cut on its union workers."
Business,"  Despite a jump of 19 per cent in world air traffic so far this year, airlines are expected to lose as much as  $4 billion US in 2004 due to high fuel costs, says the International Air Transport Association."
Business,Microsoft will argue that the market for media players is much more varied than the European Commission claims when the two meet in court at the end of the week.
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Airlines has outclassed its counterparts once again by announcing that, by 2006, passengers will be able to travel to space aboard the Virgin Galactic spaceship."
Sci/Tech, Seismologists believe there #39;s an increased likelihood of a  quot;hazardous event quot; at Mount St. Helens due to recent changes in the mountain #39;s seismic activity.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A new government report indicates that offshore outsourcing could hurt IT employment growth over the next decade."
Sci/Tech,Consolidation in the security sector continued last week as three firms planned a merger to form a new security giant offering global services.
Sports,Fenerbahce are adamant they can blunt Manchester United #39;s attacking threat in the Champions League clash on Tuesday night. Wayne Rooney is likely to link up with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Alan Smith at some 
World,28 September 2004 -- Jordanian King Abdullah II said in an interview today that elections in Iraq are  quot;impossible quot; amid the continuing insecurity.
Sci/Tech,A genetic test that can determine the origin of ivory could help combat the illegal trade in elephant tusks and their products.
Sci/Tech,The scientists who cloned Dolly the sheep apply to use cloned human embryos to study motor neurone disease.
World,Three former NatWest bankers are due in a UK court to face an extradition hearing in connection with the collapsed energy giant Enron.
World," Jay Leno's takeover as host of NBC's ""Tonight"" show in 1992 was fraught with drama and bad feelings, but he's assured the next transition will be as smooth as his nightly sign off: ""Stay tuned for Conan.""   The comedian and NBC on Monday chose the 50th anniversary of the first ""Tonight"" show to set a special date for the 55th   when Leno will step down and Conan O'Brien becomes the fifth host of the television institution.    Announcing a transition in five years is odd for any business, let alone one that frequently plans from day to day, but NBC was anxious not to lose O'Brien..."
World," Crude oil topped  $50 per barrel during Asian trading on Tuesday, pushing past the psychological milestone for the first time then surging further to new record levels likely to unsettle oil consuming nations.    Traders bid oil to new highs in after hours trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange in a reaction to the slow recovery of U.S..."
World," Palestinian police were searching Tuesday for an Israeli Arab producer for the TV network CNN kidnapped at gunpoint on a busy Gaza City street, and the network joined journalists' associations in demanding his immediate release.    In the West Bank, troops shot dead a Palestinian in the Jenin refugee camp overnight, local hospital staff said..."
World,"New voters are flooding local election offices with paperwork, registering in significantly higher numbers than four years ago as attention to the presidential election runs high and an array of activist groups recruit would-be voters who could prove critical come Nov. 2..."
Business,"Citigroup said yesterday that Sallie L. Krawcheck, the former equity analyst recruited to the bank to clean up its research department, would become its chief financial officer."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T have finally released their Ogo handset. The US\$130 (106) device is designed to do one thing well - messaging. The Ogo allows subscribers to send emails, instant messages and text messages, and that #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"Russia is the fourth nation to participate in Microsoft Corp #39;s Windows XP Starter Edition pilot program, for first-time PC users in developing technology markets."
Sports,Bobby Crosby was confident he could get the job done as he approached the plate with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning on Monday night.
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova beat Emmanuelle Gagliardi 6-1, 6-3 in the first round of the Hansol Korea Open on Tuesday. In other first-round matches, American Abigail Spears defeated Lenka Nemeckov, 6 "
Sports,Tony Siragusa is right: Joey Harrington isn #39;t his kind of guy. But being a Siragusa kind of guy was never high on Harrington #39;s priority list anyway.
World,"BANGKOK, Thailand Sept. 28, 2004 - A woman who died earlier this month of bird flu probably got the disease from her daughter, a Thai official said Tuesday, increasing concern the case is the first known human-to-human transmission of the disease."
World,Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has ordered his security services to help secure the release of a CNN producer kidnapped by Palestinian militants in Gaza.
World,"MOSUL (Iraq): Two people were killed and five wounded Monday when a car bomb hit an Iraqi national guard patrol in the northern city of Mosul, security and medical sources said."
Sports," The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in on their first playoff berth in eight years, and they're not about to leave their chances to fate."
Sports, Alan Nero is acquiring the company of fellow baseball agent Tommy Tanzer in the latest consolidation in the industry.
Sports,"Paul Hamm said yesterday that he would give back his Olympic gold medal if sport's highest court ordered him to. But lawyers for the American gymnast and the US Olympic Committee told the sport's highest court that there are no grounds to change the results of last month's men's all-around competition, which Hamm won with the greatest comeback in the ..."
Business," Oil's rise to new record highs above  $50  a barrel will put pressure on Wall Street on Tuesday as  investors fret over the impact on corporate profits, while Dell  Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A> will grab focus after it stuck by its outlook."
Business," Euro Disney shares were suspended on  Tuesday at the company's request, said pan European bourse  operator Euronext, before the theme park operator is expected  to make a statement on a restructuring plan."
Sci/Tech,Voters who feel disempowered by political fat cats have a new option: a website that allows individuals to create their own political action committee. Now anyone can be a professional Democratic fund-raiser. By Daniel Terdiman.
Sci/Tech,"A new California law will make it illegal to share files online without providing a valid e-mail address. The MPAA says it hopes to get the law on the books in other states, too. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,Two business moguls announce plans to capitalize on the current hubbub over private spaceflight. Also: Speculation increases on whether SpaceShipOne will carry passengers on its second prize-attempt flight.... and more. By Dan Brekke.
Sci/Tech,A bevy of scientists is helping Jonathon Keats reverse-engineer God. Observers will witness the experiment's final phase to answer the question: Is God's DNA more like blue-green algae or a fruit fly? Kari Lynn Dean reports from San Francisco.
Sci/Tech,"From the big bang to the search for ET, a new PBS miniseries seeks the meaning of life, the universe and beyond. The show brings together the latest research on ancient frozen moss, far-flung meteors and organisms that live in boiling water. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,"Telephone surveys are the meat and potatoes of political polling groups. But as more Americans switch from land lines to cell phones, a growing segment of the population may be left out of the equation. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"The latest version of the Induce Act, headed for markup this week, is basically the same as the first version, critics say. It could mean trouble for companies that had no intention of inducing copyright infringement. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"On-demand viewing isn't just for TiVo owners anymore. Television over internet protocol, or TVIP, offers custom programming over standard copper wires."
Business,"The accounting irregularities at home loan giant Fannie Mae could end up raising mortgage rates, but the impact, if any, will be difficult to measure given the enormous size and dynamic nature of the market."
Business,An affiliate of Colony Capital has agreed to buy four properties from Caesars Entertainment Inc. and Harrah #39;s Entertainment Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Richard Branson, the British tycoon known for daredevil exploits in a speedboat, a hot-air balloon and an amphibious car, wants to take a giant leap into the final frontier -- and to give a lift out of this world to similarly intrepid paying passengers."
Sci/Tech,"It says the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, lost some external panels from its vehicle assembly building in the storm, but overall damage was minimal."
Sci/Tech," One of the creators of Dolly the sheep, the world #39;s first mammal cloned from an adult, said Tuesday he was seeking permission to create cloned human embryos for medical research."
Sports," Welcome home, Cubbies. Former Beantowners Nomar Garciaparra and Todd Walker added three hits and combined to drive in six runs as the Chicago Cubs hammered the Cincinnati Reds Monday night at Wrigley Field, 12 5."
Sports,"After Mulder lasted 3 2/3 innings in Sunday #39;s 6-2 loss in Anaheim, manager Ken Macha said there would be a  quot;discussion quot; on whether the left- hander would make his next start, Friday against the Angels."
World,A senior North Korean official is dismissing claims that Pyongyang is preparing for a missile test. North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Choe Su Hon told reporters at the United Nations that reports that North 
World," Elections in Iraq are impossible to organize under the current violence, Jordan #39;s King Abdullah II warned in an interview published Tuesday."
World," France's police minister vowed on Monday to punish officers who planted explosives in an unwitting plane passenger's luggage to test their sniffer dogs but then lost the ""bomb,"" which remains missing after a three day hunt."
Business,"Crude oil topped \$50 per barrel during Asian trading today, pushing past the psychological milestone for the first time then surging further to new record levels likely to unsettle oil-consuming nations."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 28 (newratings.com) - The airline industry is expected to lose as much as \$4 billion in 2004 due to the high fuel costs, despite an increase of about 19 in international passenger traffic so far this year."
Sci/Tech,A genetic test that can be used to determine the origin of poached ivory could help combat the illegal trade in elephant tusks and their products.
Sci/Tech,Hotmail users who use Microsoft #39;s Outlook and Outlook Express clients will now have to pay for the privilege. Users must sign up to either a Hotmail Plus account for \$19.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems has expanded its range of Catalyst switching products and services with the launch of offerings specifically targeted at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Sci/Tech,The scientist who created Dolly the Sheep at Edinburgh #39;s Roslin Institute wants to clone human embryos to help find a cure for motor neurone disease.
Sci/Tech," AT T Wireless Services Inc.  launches a mobile e mail and messaging device without voice service on Monday, aiming to use a low price to tempt young consumers."
World,"A 26-year-old Thai woman who died of acute pneumonia on 20 September was a probable case of human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Thai Ministry of Public Health confirmed on Tuesday."
World,"According to a British Army spokesman, two armoured Land Rovers were attacked this morning near the southern city of Basra. The first vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade and when soldiers from the "
World,ENVIRONMENTAL activists claim the latest outbreak of violence in Nigeria is simply the beginning of a civil war that could force Shell into a huge shake-up of its activities in the oil-rich country.
Sci/Tech," There may be more rarified DVD treatments of TheLord of the Rings coming in the future, but for now, fans will have to be satisfied with The Return of the King Special Extended DVD Edition, due in stores Dec. 14."
Sci/Tech," Apple has released Power Mac G5 Uniprocessor Firmware Update 5.1.5f2, a new release aimed at Power Mac G5s that have only a single processor. The update apparently corrects ""unexpected issues"" that have appeared on some Power Mac G5s after applying the first uniprocessor update, released earlier this month."
Sci/Tech,"to peer technology has been used to create an e mail network said to be free of spam, viruses and snoopers."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp., the world leader in video  equipment, finds itself in the unusual position of playing  catch up in the next battleground for technology used in  cameras, video recorders and phones."
Business," Oil's rise to new record highs above  #36;50 a barrel will put pressure on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors fret over the impact on corporate profits, while Dell Inc  will grab focus after it stuck by its outlook."
Sci/Tech,"Some of the Pentagon's largest contractors, including Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp., will begin a joint effort today to encourage development of technology standards that will ensure weapons systems of the future can communicate with each other. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"A private buyout firm that had said it was seeking to take control of MCI Inc. has sold its 5 percent stake in the long-distance giant for a \$20 million pretax profit.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Greg Kramer, author of The Sims 2: Prima Official Game Guide, will be online to talk about the latest release of the video game."
Sci/Tech,Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Inc. are planning a joint bid for Adelphia Communications Corp. as part of a deal that could lead to a broad realignment of interests in the cable industry and increase Comcast's already dominant presence in the mid-Atlantic region.
Sci/Tech,"Virginia's secretary of technology, George C. Newstrom, said yesterday that he is stepping down from the post after more than two years on the job. He will be replaced by his deputy, Eugene J. Huang."
Sci/Tech,Counterterrorism authorities would be granted unprecedented access to law enforcement and commercial databases containing billions of records about private citizens under a bipartisan bill to restructure the intelligence system that the Senate began debating yesterday.
Business, U.S. stocks were poised for a bounce  at the open on Tuesday as investors hunt bargains a day after  surging oil prices sent the major U.S. stock indexes to their  lowest levels in weeks.
Business," Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PBG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PBG.N</A>, the  largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Tuesday said quarterly  profit rose on volume growth in the United States and Europe."
Business,<p>\</p><p> By Andrew MItchell</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices raced to new record highs\above \$50 on Tuesday as rebel threats against Nigerian oil\facilities threatened to inflict further strain on global\supplies.</p>
Sci/Tech,A stream of interstellar helium atoms almost as hot as the surface of the Sun is blowing through the solar system. 
Business,"The California-based group has challenged the European Commissions finding from March that Microsoft abused its dominance of PC operating systems, but its top counsel said negotiations remained the preferred course."
Business,"The shipping giant P amp;O, under increasing pressure from low-cost airlines and the Channel tunnel, today revealed plans to cut four ferry routes and slash its workforce by 1,200."
Business,"  Among the companies whose shares are likely to see active trading in Tuesday #39;s session are Pepsi Bottling Group and Emmis Communications, as the companies are scheduled to report their quarterly financial results."
Business,"Colony Capital is poised to become a major competitor in the gaming industry nationwide after reaching a final agreement to buy four casinos from Harrah #39;s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment, analysts said Monday."
Business,Three British bankers indicted in Texas on fraud charges involving Enron Corp. appeared in a London court Tuesday for an extradition hearing.
Sports,England teenage star Wayne Rooney looks set to make his eagerly-awaited Manchester United debut in Champions League action against Fenerbahce though England teammates at Real Madrid David Beckham and Michael Owen are doubts for the Spanish giants #39; clash 
Sports,"Baseball #39;s executive vice president Sandy Alderson insisted last month that the Cubs, disciplined for an assortment of run-ins with umpires, would not be targeted the rest of the season by umpires who might hold a grudge."
World,Jordanian monarch warns elections in violence-ravaged Iraq are impossible in current state of insecurity. By Hugh Schofield - PARIS.
World,Palestinian militant group Hamas vowed Tuesday to keep up its armed resistance against Israeli occupation in the West Bank and Gaza.
Business, U.S. stocks to watch on Tuesday: DELL INC. : The world's largest personal computer maker said the rate of market growth had not changed significantly and it saw no reason to alter its guidance for the third quarter.
Business,Newspaper reports the coffee giant will raise the average drink price by 11 cents a cup. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coffee shop giant Starbucks Corp.
Business,Business demand for PCs will result in higher than anticipated growth of the sector for the second half of the year. Analyst IDC has revised its predictions having witnessed strong commercial demand for PCs 
Sci/Tech,Celerons form the basis of Intel #39;s entry-level platform which includes integrated/value motherboards as well. The Celeron 335D is the fastest - until the Celeron 340D - 2.93GHz - becomes mainstream - of the 
Sports,"  In a matchup between two of the National Football League #39;s legendary minds, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells came out a winner over Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs."
Sports,"Arsenal take their Champions League hopes to Norway on Wednesday, looking for another three points from Rosenborg Trondheim that would put them firmly on track to reach the knockout phase."
Sports,There were countless outings for Sidney Ponson earlier in the year when a slow start roiled into a disastrous outing. He would simply feel the game slipping from 
Sports,"Kolkata: Keeping his options open amidst intense lobbying for the president #39;s post of the cricket board, Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that he would take the plunge only if he was sure of victory."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Sept. 28, 2004 - American forces bombed a suspected hide-out used by associates of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Fallujah on Tuesday, part of a campaign of airstrikes the US military said has taken "
World," New York, September 28 KAZINFORM    A senior North Korean official claimed at the United Nations Monday that his country has already produced atomic weapons with reprocessed nuclear fuel rods."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has promised to offer help to win the release of British hostage Kenneth Bigley held by militants in Iraq, the BBC quoted a senior Irish politician as reporting on Tuesday."
World,"India #39;s Supreme Court has disappointed visitors by banning night celebrations at the Taj Mahal to mark its 350th anniversary, citing security concerns."
Sci/Tech,"Sir Richard Branson has kick-started a new space race, with plans to start tourist trips to the edge of the atmosphere. But are we ready for holidays at the final frontier?"
Sports,"OAKLAND, United States : Bobby Crosby belted a game-winning sacrifice fly as Oakland beat Seattle 6-5 but they couldn #39;t prevent Japan #39;s Ichiro Suzuki from posting his 252nd hit of the season."
Sports,Sol Campbell is ready to take his place in the Arsenal defence for Wednesdays Champions League clash with Rosenborg in Norway. The England centre-back showed no ill effects after returning from an Achilles 
Sports,"If he is removed he wants it to be based on the game situation, not the number of pitches he has thrown. The staff ace reached his imposed pitch count of 70 here in Baltimore after three innings last night."
World,Hospitals and health officials across Thailand have been placed on high alert to monitor for any cases of human-to-human transmission of the deadly bird flu virus.
World,PARIS : King Abdullah of Jordan held talks on the Middle East with President Jacques Chirac after warning in a newspaper interview that elections in Iraq are impossible in the current state of insecurity.
Sci/Tech,"Garabito writes  quot;Cnet reports that Microsoft plans to distribute in Russia the low-cost, stripped-down version of Windows XP, called  #39;Starter Edition."
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Business," U.S. chain store retail sales saw a slight decline of 0.3 percent on a week over week basis.  However, on a year over year basis, the sales momentum remained strong at 3.5 percent, a report said on Tuesday."
Business,"  Shares of AtheroGenics Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AGIX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AGIX.O</A>  soared 82 percent before the bell on Tuesday, a day after the  pharmaceutical company announced positive interim results from  a study on an anti inflammatory agent."
Sci/Tech,"Just five weeks before election day, federal legislators are increasingly casting doubt on electronic voting terminals and demanding that touchscreen computers produce paper records."
Sci/Tech,A row over intellectual property claims from Microsoft Corp. has dealt a fatal blow to an ambitious effort by Internet engineers to create a technical standard for curbing junk e-mail.
Business,"<p></p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Computer animation company DreamworksSKG has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissionfor a \$650 million initial public offering, applying to list onthe New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ""DWA.""</p>"
Sci/Tech,Powerhouses such as Wal-Mart will be in Baltimore this week to influence the development of radio frequency identification.
Sci/Tech,SecureWave exec Dennis Szerszen warns that the convenient port is also a vulnerability that could cost your company dearly.
Sci/Tech,Virgin Atlantic honcho Richard Branson yesterday announced plans to boldly go where no airline company has gone before - outer space.
Sci/Tech,"Earlier than scheduled, Microsoft Corp. has gone public with its announcement of its third open-source code contribution to SourceForge."
Sports,"Olympic inspectors will visit Madrid first in their whistle-stop tour next year of bid cities hoping to stage the 2012 Games. The Spanish capital will be followed by London, New York, Paris "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. filed one joint and several separate lawsuits on Monday against companies and individuals accusing them variously of trying to defraud consumers by imitating Amazon and Microsoft, the companies said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,  IT commoditization? Asian threat? Crippling viruses? Speakers at IDC's European IT Forum 2004 in Paris didn't have to look far for contentious issues.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp. plans to begin commercial production of its 0.85-inch hard disk drive before the end of this year, the company said on Tuesday."
Business,  Oil prices have surged to historic levels as a threat of civil war in Nigeria adds to concerns over tight global supplies.
Business,"MONTREAL: The global airline industry stands to incur losses of between \$US3 billion (\$NZ4.6 billion) and \$US4 billion this year as surging oil prices wipe out any hope of profit created by rising passenger traffic, the International Air Transport "
Business,"Former Enron Corp. executive Michael Kopper said his ex-boss, Andrew Fastow, promised to buy back Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. #39;s interest in Nigerian barges as part of a plan to falsely boost Enron #39;s revenue by \$12 million."
Sports,Real Madrid playmaker Zinedine Zidane will return to the side for the UEFA Champions League Group B clash with Roma on Tuesday night.
Sports,"By now, reality should have set in for Roy Jones Jr. and his brain cleared enough to realize his sometimes brilliant career is over."
Sports,Arsenals England defender Sol Campbell is relishing the prospect of facing Rosenborg tonight in the Champions League after playing his first match of an injury-delayed season at Manchester City last Saturday.
Sports,Manchester United chief executive David Gill has called for the Champions League second group stage to be restored. Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson and Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger were among the major 
Sports,"KOLKATA: With only two days to go for the crucial elections to the coveted post of the president of the cash-rich BCCI here, hectic parleys are on by the lead players including Union Food and Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar to drum up the requisite "
World,Egypt said Tuesday that Iraqi kidnappers had freed one Egyptian hostage and were expected to release three others shortly. The holding company that employed the four hostages confirmed that 
Sci/Tech," When Rueben Martinez became a barber in the Los Angeles area, his love of literature inspired him to lend out books for customers. He noticed that few books made their way back to him."
Sci/Tech, Russian space officials said Tuesday technical glitches would further delay the launch of a spacecraft to carry a replacement crew to the international space station.
Sci/Tech," The list of 23 fellows announced by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Each will receive  #36;500,000 over five years:"
World," Tens of thousands of people gathered in a northern Afghan town on Tuesday to hear General Abdul Rashid Dostum launch his bid for the presidency, as a slow election campaign began to gather pace."
World, Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie marked the anniversary of a Palestinian uprising against Israel on Tuesday by calling on both sides to rethink tactics that have brought four years of bloodshed.
World," Tony Blair will urge his party on Tuesday to reunite for an election fight, seeking to heal rifts over Iraq even as two more British soldiers die in Basra and a hostage remains under threat of death."
World," The analysis of soil samples taken by U.N. inspectors at Lavizan, a site in Tehran that U.S. officials suspect may be linked to an atomic weapons program, shows no sign of nuclear activity, Western diplomats said."
World," Insurgents in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta will begin an armed struggle to wrest control of the region's oil riches from the federal government starting Oct. 1, a rebel spokesman said Tuesday."
World," SHIBERGHAN, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of  people gathered in a northern Afghan town on Tuesday to hear  General Abdul Rashid Dostum launch his bid for the presidency,  as a slow election campaign began to gather pace."
World," U.S. warplanes bombed a suspected  insurgent hideout in rebel held Falluja on Tuesday and U.S.  tanks and aircraft bombarded areas of northeastern Baghdad,  stepping up operations against guerrilla strongholds."
World," The analysis of soil samples taken by  U.N. inspectors at Lavizan, a site in Tehran that U.S.  officials suspect may be linked to an atomic weapons program,  shows no sign of nuclear activity, Western diplomats said."
World,Israeli troops shoot dead a mentally ill Palestinian during a raid in Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.
World,"One of India's best known novelists and short-story writers, Mulk Raj Anand,  dies at the age of 99."
Sci/Tech,"  One year after its launch on 27 September 2003, the SMART 1 spacecraft is in excellent health and preparing for the manoeuvres that will bring it into orbit around the Moon mid November.     The first mission phase, the aim of which was to test several innovative technologies, has been successfully completed..."
World,"U.S. forces have captured the leader of a suspected militant cell during a raid in the northern Iraqi town of Kirkuk, the U.S. military said on Tuesday."
Business,"Crude oil futures contracts topped the psychological milestone of \$50 per barrel for the first time Tuesday, surging to new record levels that could unsettle oil importing nations."
Business,"Citigroup Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will market a \$5.8 billion loan for Cemex SA to other lenders over coming days, bankers involved in the deal said, in what #39;s the largest-ever credit for a Mexican company."
Business,LOS ANGELES A Los Angeles-based investment firm has agreed to buy four properties from Las Vegas-based Caesars and Harrah #39;s Entertainment for a total of 1-point-24 (b) billion dollars.
Business,"The German finance minister, Hans Eichel, today warned that global growth would be at risk if oil prices remained at their current levels."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff berth on Monday by beating the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7 3.
Sports," After Barry Zito gave up a tying three run homer to Willie Bloomquist, the Oakland Athletics bounced back and maintained their one game lead over Anaheim in the AL West."
Sports,GLENCOFFE Johnson sent world boxing into shock as he demolished superstar ring master Roy Jones but one fighter who hardly registered surprise was Sheffield #39;s Clinton Woods.
Sports,"LANDOVER, United States : Running back Richie Anderson tossed a 26-yard touchdown pass to Terry Glenn in the fourth quarter as Dallas beat the Washington Redskins 21-18 in a National Football League matchup."
Sports," The future of Paul Hamm's gold medal has nothing to do with tumbles and flips, and everything to do with the judgment of three arbitrators. The Court of Arbitration for Sport held an 11 1/2 hour hearing Monday to determine whether Hamm should again be declared the winner of the Olympic gymnastics all around competition, or the victory should go to Yang Tae young of South Korea."
World,Palestinian security men Tuesday sought CNN producer Riad Ali who was kidnapped in Gaza by gunmen Monday evening on a busy street.
World,"Two days after Pakistani officials announced the death of Amjad Farooqi, the circumstances surrounding the killing of the person who is being billed as the country #39;s most wanted "
World,"CAIRO, Egypt An Egyptian company says one of its four workers who had been kidnapped in Iraq has been freed. It says it can #39;t give the status of the others being held hostage but says it is  quot;doing its best to secure quot; their release."
Sports, San Francisco at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EDT). Jason Schmidt goes for his 17th win against Brian Lawrence and the Padres.
Sports, United States team captain Claudio Reyna will probably miss the next two World Cup qualifiers because of an injured left quadriceps.
Sports," Seville will host the Davis Cup final between Spain and the United States in December, with the matches played on a clay court."
Business," Nabi Biopharmaceuticals <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NABI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NABI.O</A> on  Tuesday said its NicVAX nicotine vaccine showed promising  results in helping smokers quit smoking in a small clinical  trial, sending its shares up 23 percent in premarket activity."
Business,Crude oil prices surged past the \$50 per barrel milestone in overnight trading in response to the triple threat of turmoil in the oil-rich countries of Nigeria and Iraq and a decline in production in the hurricane-battered Gulf of Mexico.
Business,Virgin Group boss Richard Branson said Tuesday he has signed an agreement with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to launch a new airline out of the west African nation that will be majority owned by Nigerian investors.
Sci/Tech," Space tourism, the business of rocketing civilians into orbit as British tycoon Richard Branson vowed on Monday to do, is technically feasible within a few years but fraught with perils, a space expert said."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. filed one joint and several separate lawsuits on Monday against companies and individuals accusing them variously of trying to defraud 
World,"A spokesman for the Egyptian Telecommunications company, Orascom, said that the kidnappers of the two Egyptian hostages had released them on Monday evening after it was announced in Cairo that only one hostage was released."
Business," Despite a jump of 19 percent in world air traffic this year, airlines are expected to lose as much as  $4 billion in 2004 because of high fuel costs, the International Air Transport Association said Monday."
Business,"HONG KONG (AFX) - Microsoft Corp said the European Commission #39;s view of the media player market is  quot;incorrect, quot; and will argue in Brussels later this week that competition is more  quot;vibrant quot; than the EC believes, the Financial Times reported on its website "
Business,"Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., the world #39;s largest distributor of PepsiCo Inc. beverages, said third- quarter earnings rose 4.4 percent on new Tropicana juice drinks and sales in Europe."
Business,PORTS and shipping company P amp;O is to lay off up to 1200 staff and slash services as part of a 240 million review to reduce costs at its loss-making ferries business.
Business,"LONDON, September 28 (newratings.com) - An EU appeals court has overturned the European Commission #39;s four-year old decision to block a proposed merger deal between the US-based telecom companies, WorldCom and Sprint, which was subsequently abandoned."
Business,Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Atlantic Airways has announced an agreement with Nigeria to set up a new airline following the collapse of the African nation #39;s flagship carrier last year.
Sci/Tech,Scientists working at London #39;s Imperial College have come up with a way of radically increasing the storage capacity of optical discs.
Sci/Tech,Two new switches from Cisco demonstrate a sweeping change in the company #39;s assumptions about the technical knowledge of network managers.
Sci/Tech,"We look forward to the day when renewable energy accounts for a quarter, half or even three-fourths of Colorado #39;s electricity supplies."
Sci/Tech,"Rolling, rolling, rolling. Keep those Mars rovers rolling. You can almost hear the crack of a Martian whip. Since January, NASAs Spirit and Opportunity robots have been wheeling and dealing with the red planet."
Sci/Tech,"Professor Danny Mills of Lincoln University will predominantly study the behaviour of dogs, cats and horses and see how their anxieties can be solved."
Sci/Tech,The maker of Palm operating systems for handheld computers plans to introduce Tuesday its first version designed specifically for so-called smart phones.
Sci/Tech,Millions of Hotmail users face having to pay to access their messages using the Outlook e-mail program. Microsoft says it decided to start charging for the service as it was being abused by senders of spam.
World,"Louisen Louis, 30, walked Monday in the middle of a street that resembled a small river with brown rivulets and waves. He wore sandals and had a cut on one of his big toes."
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open higher on  Tuesday, with beaten down shares tempting investors and oil  producer stocks bolstered by crude oil prices breaking through  the  $50 a barrel mark."
Business, The yen sank to a four month low against  the euro and a six week low versus the dollar on Tuesday as  investors fretted that soaring oil prices could jeopardize  Japan's economic recovery.
Business, Treasury yields hovered near six month  lows on Tuesday as investors bet rising energy costs would  handicap the economy and perhaps sway the Federal Reserve to  slow the pace of rate hikes.
Business," Investors in Germany's Bayer will get  one share in chemicals and polymers spin off Lanxess for every  10 Bayer shares held, a German newspaper said, valuing Lanxess  at nearly 1.6 billion euros ( $1.97 billion)."
Business," Shares of Calpine Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CPN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CPN.N</A> fell 6  percent before the bell on Tuesday following reports that one  of its joint ventures received a default notice."
Business,"Saudi Arabia will increase oil production capacity to 11 million barrels per day (bpd) in a bid to curb soaring prices, Oil Minister Ali al-Nuaimi has said."
Business," quot;It is extremely pleasing to see that additional benefits have already started flowing to both BHP Billiton and its Chinese partners as a result of the Wheelarra joint venture, quot; BHP Billiton Iron Ore president Graeme Hunt said in a statement."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the largest US mortgage buyer, may slow purchases of home loans to meet its regulator #39;s demand to boost capital, hurting earnings prospects."
Business,"About one million customers remained without power in Florida early Tuesday after Hurricane Jeanne tore through the state over the weekend, according to two of Florida #39;s largest utilities."
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., which has been telling consumers to  quot;Get the Feeling quot; in its advertising since 2001, will begin urging them to keep  quot;Moving Forward quot; on Tuesday, part of the "
Business,"SUNNYVALE, Calif. PalmSource -- the maker of Palm operating systems for handheld computers -- plans to introduce new software tomorrow to serve as the brains for so-called smart phones."
Sci/Tech,"SIR Richard Branson has become the latest big name to move into the online music world. The British entrepreneur has launched a Virgin Digital music service in America, joining a long list of mainly technology companies in the crowded download market."
Sci/Tech,DNA from seized ivory could help conservationists and police identify hotspots where elephants are in particular danger from poachers.
Sci/Tech,Adobe is currently trying to push a new image format standard to solve many of the problems associated with the plethora of camera hardware and the differing formats they use for storing images.
Sci/Tech,Cisco has released a new line of switches and services for small and medium sized businesses aimed at helping companies with 100 to 1000 employees deploy converged voice 
Sports,"Fish was leading Karatchenia, 3-0, when play was stopped due to rain...The United States will meet Spain in the Davis Cup final from December 3-5."
World,Pakistan says 11 alleged militants have been arrested since security forces killed leading al-Qaeda suspect Amjad Farooqi on Sunday.
World,"MADRID, Spain The Catholic Church is slamming the Spanish government #39;s plan to legalize gay marriage. The church is furious with the changes planned by the Socialist government, saying legalizing gay marriage "
World,BRITAIN #39;S Prime Minister Tony Blair hoped to switch attention from the unrelenting bloodshed in Iraq to his campaign for a third term in office with his address today to the Labour Party #39;s annual conference.
World,Hundreds of demonstrators attacked the building of the Lebanese general security at the border with Syria doubting the credibility of the report by the Lebanese authorities on the death of Ismail Muhammad al-Khatib suspected to be a member in al-Qaida 
Sci/Tech," Cutting class just got harder but schools are safer thanks to computer chips that help track students, Japanese officials say."
Sci/Tech," As many as half of the Viagra anti impotence pills sold on the Internet could be counterfeit, British scientists said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, New Simple Start Edition accounting software targets small businesses still using pencil and paper.
Sci/Tech," The jubilation that swept East Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 long ago gave way to the sober reality of globalization and market forces. Now a decade of resentment seems to be boiling over. In Eastern cities such as Leipzig or Chemnitz, thousands have taken to the streets since July to protest cuts in unemployment benefits, the main source of livelihood for 1.6 million East Germans. Discontent among reunification's losers fueled big gains by the far left and far right in Brandenburg and Saxony state elections Sept. 19. ..."
Sci/Tech," A group of Japanese researchers has found that carbon dioxide levels over the Antarctica rose by over 2.6 percent from six years ago  #151; the first such detection of an increase in a ""greenhouse"" gas above the southern continent, group members said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Maine's urchin season has barely begun  #151; and it's already almost over.
Sci/Tech," A spacecraft orbiting Mars photographed one of NASA's rovers and its tracks on the surface, the space agency said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Government scientists have warned hikers and researchers not to go near the crater of the Mount St. Helens volcano because there is an ""increased likelihood"" an explosion could occur, sending rocks and debris down the side of the mountain."
Sci/Tech, Jeanne was the third hurricane in six weeks to damage Florida's Kennedy Space Center but NASA would not say on Monday whether the damage will set back plans to resume space shuttle flights next March.
Sci/Tech, Even the King of Beasts needs a hand staying alive in his own domain.
Sci/Tech,"Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, today announced the launch of Virgin Digital, which will enter an increasingly competitive market for digital downloads."
Sci/Tech,Millions of Hotmail users face having to pay to access their messages using the Outlook e-mail program.
World, Gunmen carrying flags of Iraq's most feared terror group surfaced in force in the central Iraqi city of Samarra on Tuesday for the first time since U.S. troops briefly entered it in a deal with tribal leaders that the Americans had portrayed as a success story in battling the insurgency.
World," The World Health Organisation confirmed that it was examining a  quot;probable quot; first full case of human to human transmission of bird flu in Thailand, raising fears of a deadly global flu pandemic."
Business,"Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., the world #39;s largest maker and distributor of PepsiCo #39;s beverages, edged past analysts #39; estimates by a penny in its third-quarter results released Tuesday."
Sports,"No cheering in the press box. This is the first, second and third commandment of sports journalism, at least until Vijay Singh #39;s approach shot on a Sunday back nine appears to be sailing a tad too long."
World," President George W. Bush sharpened his jabs against Democratic challenger John Kerry, who has called for an end to the nasty advertising war that he said was scaring off voters only days before the rivals' first televised debate."
World,Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson is debating whether to start with Wayne Rooney against Fenerbahce.
Sci/Tech,"Pharmacists have long been called on by customers to do more than just fill prescriptions. But drugstores, from giants like Rite Aid to smaller regional chains, are looking to expand their counseling programs and boost revenue - a trend that could be bolstered by the prescription-drug benefit that will become available to Medicare enrollees in 2006."
Sci/Tech,"  Warning: Suburban sprawl may be hazardous to your health. A report released Monday found that people who live in sprawling metropolitan areas are more likely to report chronic health problems such as high blood pressure, arthritis, headaches and breathing difficulties than residents of more compact cities..."
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Doctors who receive drug company funding would be limited in what they could teach other physicians under new rules being proposed by accreditors.    The Chicago-based Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, which gives its stamp of approval for such classes, was to announce sweeping changes Tuesday to limit the influence of doctors with financial connections to the pharmaceutical industry..."
Business,"Saudi Arabia, the world #39;s largest oil exporter, is to raise production from 9.5 million barrels a day to 11 million barrels in an attempt to rein in prices that have topped US\$50 a barrel."
Business,"Alpharetta-based AtheroGenics announced positive interim results Monday from a clinical trial of its drug to treat atherosclerosis, which leads to coronary heart disease."
Sci/Tech," International space station crew members may have to abandon the outpost later this year if astronauts can #39;t fix oxygen supply problems, a NASA official said."
Sports, United States team captain Claudio Reyna will probably miss the next two World Cup qualifiers because of an injured left quadriceps.
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova beat Emmanuelle Gagliardi of Switzerland 6 1, 6 3 Tuesday in the first round of the Korea Open."
World,"Yasser Arafat has promised to intercede on behalf of British hostage Ken Bigley, a senior Irish politician says. Michael Higgins, foreign affairs spokesman for the Labour Party in Dublin, said the Palestinian leader made his pledge in a letter to him."
World,"When Israel sends its agents to commit a crime in Syria, would it be implementing an American policy? The course of American pressure, which is now focused on Syria, supposes this; this is what might happen "
Sci/Tech,"Bank of America signs a deal to deploy 180,000 Cisco IP telephones nationwide over the next three years."
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. updated its line of slim consumer Dimension desktop PCs Tuesday with a multiformat expansion card reader, the first time such a feature has appeared in a Dell PC, a company spokesman said."
Sci/Tech,"Bank of America Corp. this week announced plans for a corporate-wide IP telephony rollout that will eventually put an IP phone on every BoA employees desktop -- about 180,000 phones total."
Sci/Tech,A row over intellectual property claims from Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has dealt a fatal blow to an ambitious effort by Internet engineers to create a technical standard for curbing junk e-mail.
Sci/Tech,"  Cutting class just got harder but schools are safer thanks to computer chips that help track students, Japanese officials say.    Some schools here this month began trial runs in which students carry chips that have tiny antennae and can be traced by radio, with some of the kids attaching the tags to their backpacks..."
Business, Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos.  on Tuesday said it expects diluted earnings per share rising in both 2005 and 2006 as it benefits from increased remodeling activity and a rise in home ownership.
Business," Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LOW.N</A> on Tuesday said it expects diluted earnings per share  rising in both 2005 and 2006 as it benefits from increased  remodeling activity and a rise in home ownership."
Business," Snap on Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SNA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SNA.N</A>, which makes  vehicle repair tools, on Tuesday said third quarter and  full year earnings would fall short of Wall Street estimates  due to high steel prices and weak business in Europe."
Business,"You #39;ll soon be forking over an extra 11 cents for a gentrified java. Starbucks (SBUX) says it will raise the average price of its beverages by 11 cents at 4,500 stores in North America Oct."
Business,"Shares of Atherogenics Inc. (AGIX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) leaped 82 percent in electronic trading before the market opened on Tuesday following the release of data showing "
Business,SYDNEY : BHP Billiton said it had struck a 3.2 billion US dollar deal to supply four Chinese steel companies with iron ore over the next decade.
Sci/Tech, A plan by Colorado #39;s largest utility to build a  $1.3 billion coal fired power plant in Pueblo is facing strong opposition from people who say both environmental and financial concerns make the facility a bad idea.
Sci/Tech,"Empire Electric #39;s 15,000 member-owners may be able to get all or part of their electricity from renewable sources starting in January."
Sports,Trondheim - Arsenal go into their Champions League clash with Norwegian champions Rosenborg on Wednesday looking to melt away the memories of their last visits to chilly climes.
Sports,"  After playing spoiler in the American League West Division for a week, the Seattle Mariners finally looked like a last place team."
World,"Bangkok (AsiaNews/Agencies) - The first case of transmission of the H5N1 virus between humans could have taken place in Thailand, this according to Kumara Rai, acting Thailand representative for the World Health Organisation (WHO)."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair is doing  quot;everything he possibly can quot; to save the British engineer kidnapped in Iraq, Blair #39;s deputy said on Tuesday as the hostage #39;s family took encouragement from an offer of help by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat."
Business,Oil prices raced to new record highs above \$50 on Tuesday as rebel threats against Nigerian oil facilities threatened to inflict further strain on global supplies.
Business,The world #39;s software giant Microsoft Corp. said it would comply with the European Commission (EC)  #39;s orders if it fails this week to persuade the European Court of Justice to suspend the EC #39;s decision.
Business,"Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. (PBG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose on volume growth in the United States and Europe "
Sci/Tech,"Technical problems have prompted a further delay to the blast-off of a Russian spacecraft to the International Space Station, space officials said on Tuesday."
Sports,The Red Sox clinch their second straight trip to the playoffs with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Boston was led by Manny Ramirez #39;s American League-leading 43rd home run.
World,"Staff Sgt. Johnny Horne, Jr., and Staff Sgt. Cardenas Alban have been charged with murder in the death of an Iraqi, the 1st Cavalry Division announced Monday."
Sci/Tech, Could problems with Microsoft's GotDotNet Workspaces be prompting Microsoft to release more code to SourceForge?
Business," U.S. consumer confidence edged lower in September for a second straight month as persistent worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on Tuesday said."
Business," U.S. consumers may soon have to swallow more expensive coffee as soaring futures and rising costs from milk to fuel induce roasters to charge more for the steamy brew, industry participants said."
Business," U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with beaten down shares offering bargains to investors and oil producer stocks bolstered by crude oil prices breaking through the  #36;50 a barrel mark."
Business," Nabi Biopharmaceuticals  on Tuesday said its NicVAX nicotine vaccine showed promising results in helping smokers quit smoking in a small clinical trial, sending its shares up 23 percent in premarket activity."
Business," U.S. consumers may soon have to  swallow more expensive coffee as soaring futures and rising  costs from milk to fuel induce roasters to charge more for the  steamy brew, industry participants said."
Sci/Tech,"Online music downloading might be the new wave in the music business, but it won't crest for at least another five years, according to a new report. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,ChevronTexaco says its Tengizchevroil venture has not been sent a \$2.5bn back-tax bill from the Kazakh government.
Business,"The price of oil finally broke through the \$50-a-barrel mark today, a milestone never seen before."
Business,"HOUSTON A former executive who participated in the wrongdoing that helped cripple Enron has testified, providing the first glimpse through the eyes of a principal of the deals orchestrated by Andrew Fastow when he was the company #39;s chief financial officer "
Sports,"LANDOVER, Maryland The coaches are older and grayer, and Lawrence Taylor and Mark Rypien are long retired. But on the football field little else has changed in the rivalry between Bill Parcells and Joe Gibbs."
Sports,"LONDON As Wayne Rooney, the world #39;s most expensive teenage soccer player, prepared for his debut in the Champions League on Tuesday night, his new club Manchester United disclosed the true cost of paying middlemen to smooth the path between clubs who buy "
World,"JERUSALEM Palestinian gunmen in Gaza City abducted an Israeli Arab working for CNN, according to the network, stopping a taxi carrying a news crew and seizing the man, Riad Ali, a producer."
World,Two diamonds worth over \$14 million were robbed mid-afternoon from an antique dealers #39; show at the Paris Louvre museum yesterday.
Business,"Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. (PBG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose on volume growth in the United States and Europe."
Business," Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. said they are exploring a potential joint bid for Adelphia Communications Corp., the troubled cable company that put itself on the block as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding."
Sports,NSW Rugby CEO Fraser Neill believes Waratah star Mat Rogers has learned his lesson after he was fined and ordered to do community service following his controversial comments about the club rugby competition.
Business,"NEW YORK Sept. 28, 2004 - Consumer confidence declined in September for the second consecutive month, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday."
Business,Mexico #39;s Cemex has helped RMC Group #39;s shareholders to salsa their way out of debt that weighed like concrete boots. Photo: Rick Stevens.
Business,"JAMES Hardie #39;s two most senior executives have agreed to stand aside after damning findings by a special inquiry into its asbestos liabilities, but chief executive Peter Macdonald "
Business,"Starbucks had indicated in July it would likely raise drink prices for the first time in nearly four years to keep up with costs, although the coffee retailer did not say how much or when."
Business,"Montgomery, Ala.-based Colonial BancGroup (NYSE: CNB) said it has agreed to buy Sunrise-based Union Bank of Florida for a total of about \$233 million."
Business,"Motorola Inc. will cut 1,000 jobs worldwide and take a charge of \$50 million for severance benefits, officials said Tuesday. Motorola is completing a spinoff of its chip operations, now operating independently "
Business,"Hollinger Inc., the scandal-plagued parent of newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc., Tuesday said it increased the number of independent directors on its board to five from three."
Business,"Casual restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen Inc. said Tuesday that 12-month same-store sales rose 7.5 percent for the third quarter, and the company raised its earnings per share guidance excluding several charges."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin is all over the map. Yesterday morning, Sir Richard Branson introduced to the world that he was ready to make astronauts of us all by 2007."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet may have forever changed the music business, but online downloads will keep playing second fiddle to compact discs for at least the next five years."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Wireless Services launched a mobile e-mail and messaging device without voice service on Monday, aiming to use a low price to tempt young consumers."
Sci/Tech,"On 21 September 2004, Betrusted and TruSecure announced that they will merge, creating a privately held IT security company called Cybertrust."
Sports," The Anaheim Angels and Texas Rangers will continue their battle for the division crown this evening, as they continue a four game series at Ameriquest Field."
Sports,"Brett Lee will have one last chance to convince selectors he is worth a place in Australia #39;s first Test side against India as the tourists take on Mumbai in their only warm-up match here, starting tomorrow."
Sports,Bolton playmaker Jay-Jay Okocha insists he will be fit to face West Brom on Saturday. Okocha was forced to sit out the draw against Birmingham at the weekend after suffering a groin injury in training on Friday.
Sports,"Please read second paragraph as  quot;Lyle, 46, told television programme Scotland Today quot; instead of  quot;daily newspaper Scotland Today quot;."
World,"The Catholic church in Spain yesterday attacked government plans to legalise gay marriage, saying it would be like releasing a  quot;virus quot; into Spanish society."
World,"After overnight riots, thousands of people in Lebanon staged a protest following the death in custody of a suspected Al-Qaeda activist arrested for alleged bomb plots against Western embassies."
Business,"Consumer confidence dipped for the second straight month in September, as Americans remained concerned about the employment situation, according to a survey by the Conference Board."
Business,"Citing higher prices of coffee and sugar, Starbucks says it will raise the average price of its drinks by eleven cents at all 45-hundred stores in North America."
Business,"Centene Corp. (CNC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which sells Medicaid government health insurance plans, said it bought new plans totaling 136,000 new members, pushing its shares "
Business,"Colonial BancGroup Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to acquire Union Bank of Florida in a cash and stock transaction, adding Union #39;s 18 branches to its network of nearly 300 locations."
Sci/Tech,"  The compact disc has at least another five years as the most popular music format before online downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on Tuesday."
Sports,American Paul Hamm and South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-young have testified before the sports world #39;s highest court in a hearing to determine who should win the Olympic men #39;s all-around gymnastics gold medal.
Sports,Nigeria skipper Austin Jay Jay Okocha has declared he will be fit for Bolton Wanderers #39; Premiership match at West Brom on Saturday after missing last weekend #39;s 1-1 home draw with Birmingham with a groin strain.
World,"American forces unleashed an air strike against a suspected insurgent hideout in Fallujah on Tuesday, the latest in a string of attacks aimed at associates of guerrilla leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi."
Sci/Tech," The compact disc has at least another five years as the most popular music format before online downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on Tuesday."
Business,Saudi Arabia says it will raise oil production in an effort to bring down prices that have soared to more than \$50 a barrel. Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said Tuesday that the kingdom will step up its daily 
Business,"US consumer confidence edged lower again in September after falling in August, as persistent worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on Tuesday said."
Business,"Stocks turned higher Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average back above the 10,000 mark, as investors shrugged off rising energy prices and focused instead on good corporate news."
Business,"LONDON : Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co (P and O) -- the ports, shipping and logistics group -- announced sweeping cuts to its ferry operations to refocus the business in the face of competition from low-cost airlines."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Tuesday lowered the long-term debt ratings on BellSouth Corp. (BLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , SBC Communications (SBC."
Business," Consumer confidence declined in September for the second consecutive month, a New York based private research group said Tuesday."
Business," Nabi Biopharmaceuticals <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NABI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NABI.O</A> on  Tuesday said its NicVAX nicotine vaccine showed promise in  helping smokers quit smoking in a small clinical trial, sending  its shares up 17 percent."
Business," Whether mortgage finance giant  Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> will have to restate its earnings as a  result of accounting problems cited by regulators will be up to  the Securities and Exchange Commission to consider, a company  executive said on Tuesday."
Business, The yen fell to a six week low against  the dollar on Tuesday as investors worried that soaring oil  prices could jeopardize Japan's economic recovery.
Business, Treasury yields retested recent lows  on Tuesday after a soft reading on U.S. consumer sentiment  encouraged those who hope the Federal Reserve will have to slow  the pace of interest rates increases.
Business,"Consumer confidence declined in September for the second consecutive month, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday."
Business,"Stocks opened higher today, with beaten down shares offering bargains to investors and oil producer stocks bolstered by higher crude oil prices."
Business,"Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola Inc. said Tuesday that it would cut 1,000 jobs and take charges of about \$50 million for severance benefits as part of a drive to increase productivity."
Business,"Comcast and Time Warner yesterday announced they will make a joint bid for Adelphia Communications, jumping to the front of the pack in the widely watched auction for the No."
Business,"As Boeing Co gears up for its all-new 7E7 airliner, arch rival Airbus may already be putting 7E7 orders and supplier cost-sharing "
Sports,"A day after returning from his visit to the University of Michigan, Price gave a verbal commitment to play basketball for the Wolverines on Monday afternoon."
World,"BAGHDAD US forces struck by air Tuesday at what they called a hideout for associates of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Falluja, and troops battled insurgents on a main thoroughfare in Baghdad, the authorities said."
World,"Security forces have detained more than a dozen suspected militants, including some linked to al Qaeda, after killing Pakistan #39;s most wanted man in a weekend shootout, intelligence sources said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Akimbo Systems Inc., a startup that plans to deliver video over the Internet to television sets, has signed a deal for mainstream content from Time Warner Inc.'s Turner Broadcasting System."
Sci/Tech," Hackers on Tuesday attacked a Web site of an al Qaeda linked group that beheaded two U.S. hostages in Iraq, rerouting visitors to a page showing a penguin toting a machine gun and warning against hosting such sites."
Sci/Tech," Alpine Electronics of America Inc. on Tuesday announced it is shipping its Interface Adapter for iPod, model KCA 420i. The  #36;100 product enables Alpine's 2004 Ai NET in dash head units to interface with Apple's iPod and iPod mini. First announced in January, the Alpine Interface Adapter for iPod enables Alpine users to navigate their iPod's playlists, search for songs and more using the front panel buttons or remote on compatible Alpine head units. The interface kit can be installed anywhere in the car and charges the iPod's battery when it's connected. ..."
Sci/Tech," Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola Inc.  said on Tuesday that it would cut 1,000 jobs and take related charges of about  #36;50 million to focus on its wireless business."
Sci/Tech, Images posted in news groups may install remote control software on vulnerable PCs.
Sci/Tech," One of the creators of Dolly the sheep, the world's first mammal cloned from an adult, said Tuesday he was seeking permission to create cloned human embryos for medical research."
Sci/Tech, An asteroid named for a Celtic god of war will come as close to Earth this week as it has since 1353.
Business,The Stockholm stock exchange halted trade in kidney-care company Gambro on Monday after a report that the Swedish firm might be on the verge of selling its main dialysis operation in a \$3 billion deal.
World," Kenya is pushing for an international ban on trade in lion trophies and skins, arguing that the number of the animals has declined sharply over the years as a result of hunting, loss of habitat and lack of prey."
World," MONCTON, N.B. (CP)   A woman from Newfoundland purchased a lottery ticket worth  #36;17.7 million Saturday, after scolding her husband for buying the wrong ticket."
World," President Bush leads Sen. John Kerry by 8 percentage points among likely voters, the latest USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll shows. That is a smaller advantage than the president held in mid September but shows him maintaining a durable edge in a race that was essentially tied for months."
World, Details of a new television ad from President Bush to begin airing Tuesday:
World," The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide when governments may seize people's homes and businesses for economic development projects, a key question as cash strapped cities seek ways to generate tax revenue."
World," Palestinian police have tracked down the  Gaza kidnappers of a CNN television producer and expect him to  be freed soon, an Israeli Arab legislator close to the  Palestinian leadership said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Israeli wireless broadband systems  provider Alvarion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ALVR.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ALVR.O</A> <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ALVR.TA qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ALVR.TA</A> said on Tuesday that  China Netcom expanded its deployment of Alvarion's systems to  four more Chinese provinces."
World," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - A 15-year-old Argentine  killed four fellow students and wounded six on Tuesday in a  school shooting that shocked Argentines unaccustomed to such  violence."
Business,"Ferrari has signed Tata Consultancy Services, India #39;s largest software company, to provide technology and engineering services for the Italian team #39;s vehicle in next year #39;s Formula One season."
World,Andrew Flintoff and Marcus Trescothick will miss England's controversial tour of Zimbabwe.
World," Crude oil topped the psychological milestone of  $50 per barrel Tuesday for the first time, and a Saudi Arabian oil official said the world's largest petroleum exporter would raise its production capacity by nearly 5 percent in a bid to calm prices.    Analysts said instability in the Middle East, political unrest in Nigeria, Africa's top oil exporter, and damage to U.S..."
World," Coming to cash registers near you: Colorful new  $50 bills sporting splashes of red, blue and yellow. Next up for a makeover, the government said Tuesday:  $10 bills..."
World," Consumer confidence declined in September for the second consecutive month, a New York based private research group said Tuesday.    The Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.9 points to 96.8 from a revised reading of 98.7 in August, according to The Conference Board..."
World," Crude oil topped the psychological milestone of  $50 per barrel Tuesday for the first time, and a Saudi Arabian oil official said the world's largest petroleum exporter would raise its production capacity by 15 percent in a bid to calm prices.    Analysts said instability in the Middle East, political unrest in Nigeria, Africa's top oil exporter, and damage to U.S..."
World,"At a time when Iraqi insurgents are targeting local police officers and recruits for attack, the United States has raised by one-third -- to 135,000 -- the size of the Iraqi police force it says will be needed to help secure the country, according to information the administration has provided to Congress."
World,"The chief investigating judge of Iraq's Central Criminal Court said Monday that he had ""temporarily dismissed"" a counterfeiting case against Ahmed Chalabi, the exile leader who was supported by the Pentagon before the war but became a leading critic of the U.S. occupation."
World," HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sept. 10 -- A Zimbabwean court jailed a former British special services officer for seven years Friday in a case prosecutors linked to a foiled coup attempt in the oil-rich country of Equatorial Guinea."
World,"Monica Collins briefed her family, made a list of emergency phone numbers and, after consulting her fellow adventurers, selected a vehicle they figured would be safest for the journey, a rugged SUV."
World,"North Korea said Monday that it will not resume talks on its nuclear weapons program until the Bush administration ends its ""hostile policy"" against Pyongyang and South Korea publishes complete details of its secret efforts to produce nuclear-weapons-grade fuel."
World,"Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori on Thursday rejected his successor's call, made at the United Nations, for world leaders to press Japan to extradite him to face corruption charges and allegations of involvement in death squad massacres, according to a statement broadcast by news media here."
World,"Jose Carlos dos Reis Encina, once Brazil's most notorious drug lords, was gunned down on a major avenue Thursday, police said."
Business,Australia-based News Corp. has bought Telecom Italia SpA #39;s 19.9 percent stake in satellite television company Sky Italia for euro88 million (US\$108.
Business,Struggling German retailer KarstadtQuelle said Tuesday it plans to sell nearly half of its department stores and issue euro500 million (US\$615 million) in shares as it restructures in response to Germany #39;s persistent retail slump.
Business,Online retailer Amazon and Microsoft have teamed up to sue a Canadian spamming operation the companies allege is responsible for sending millions of forged e-mails claiming to have come from Amazon.
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource #39;s European developer conference is going on now in Germany, and this company is using this opportunity to show off Palm OS Cobalt 6.1, the latest version of its operating system."
Sci/Tech,"Malicious hackers are seeding Internet news groups that traffic in pornography with JPEG images that take advantage of a recently disclosed security hole in Microsoft #39;s software, according to warnings from antivirus software companies and Internet "
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to ring up more sales, PalmSource Inc., of Sunnyvale, known for making the operating system for the Palm handheld computer, on Tuesday introduced a new operating system for so-called  quot;smart phones."
Sci/Tech,Intel has dropped plans to include integrated Wi-Fi in its 915G/P and 925X chipsets. The chipsets - formerly codenamed Grantsdale - were due to have Wi-Fi access points built in at launch.
Sports," Defending champion Mark Philippoussis lost in the first round of the Shanghai Open on Tuesday, beaten by little known American Glenn Weiner 3 6, 6 4, 6 4."
Sports,Madrid has enlisted the support of Real Madrid in an attempt to boost its hopes of staging the 2012 Olympic Games. Madrid #39;s mayor Alberto Ruiz Gallardon described the famous soccer team as  quot;the 
Sports,Bundesliga club Schalke 04 named former Stuttgart and Hanover coach Ralf Rangnick as their new trainer on Tuesday in succession to Jupp Heynckes.
Sports,Australian coach Frank Farina has named English Premier League players Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka in his final 20-man soccer squad to play the Solomon Islands in the home-and-away Oceania Nations Cup final series.
Sports,Four gold medals and three world records in the swimming pool featured a weekend of China while three golds from track and field events brought the country to an insurmountable lead at the 12th Paralympic Games Saturday in Athens.
Sports,"com. Despite reports to the contrary, Major League Baseball has yet to set up a timetable for a decision on the future of the Montreal Expos and a possible move to Washington, DC, baseball #39;s No."
Sports," Bob Mitinger, a linebacker for the San Diego Chargers in the 1960s, died at 64."
World,Tony Blair today urged Labour to unite behind a radical third-term agenda as he sought to heal party wounds over Iraq. The Prime Minister said that he realized the war in Iraq had divided 
World,"IN a rare display of common interest, Palestinian and Israeli officials called yesterday for the freeing of a CNN producer seized by armed men in the Gaza Strip."
World,"King Abdullah of Jordan, one of the United States key allies in the Middle East, has come out strongly against holding elections in Iraq in January."
World,BRITISH hostage Kenneth Bigley was made to watch a video showing the beheading of one of his American friends before he begged Tony Blair to save his life.
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair has committed a future Labour government to providing broadband access for all during a next term of office.
World,"After the political crisis at the beginning of the year and the torrential rains last May, Haiti has been hit by tropical storm, Jeanne."
Sci/Tech,"Why go slowly? ""You can burn a lot of money in China very fast,"" a top executive says."
Sci/Tech,"Malicious hackers are seeding Internet news groups that traffic in pornography with JPEG images that take advantage of a recently disclosed security hole in Microsoft Corp.'s software, according to warnings from antivirus software companies and Internet security groups."
Sci/Tech,Company will begin production on sub-1-inch hard drive later this year.
Sci/Tech,Images posted in news groups may install remote control software on vulnerable PCs.
Business,"Coming to cash registers near you: Colorful new \$50 bills sporting splashes of red, blue and yellow. Next up for a makeover, the government said Tuesday: \$10 bills."
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Business, Wheaton River Minerals Ltd.   after failing to complete a friendly merger and then avoiding a hostile takeover so far this year   spent Monday promoting the virtues of an agreed merger with Goldcorp Inc.
Sci/Tech,<strong><cite>Reg</cite> review</strong> Does colour screen  touch-sensitive control pad = iPod killer?
Business,TONY JONES: Unions and asbestos victims have accused the James Hardie Board of protecting the chief architects of its underfunded compensation trust.
Sci/Tech,"Richard Branson has announced plans for the VSS (Virgin Space Ship) Enterprise, the first of several planned  quot;space liners quot; to be built with a total investment of \$110 million."
Sci/Tech,"By analyzing elephant DNA, a research team led by Seattle scientists has discovered a way to trace the origins of ivory and help stem the poaching that still threatens the giant beasts across much of their habitat."
Sci/Tech,One of the drawing points for Microsoft #39;s free Hotmail service has been its tight integration with its Outlook e-mail and PIM client.
Sports,"China turned out a great surprise in the 12-day-long 12th Paralympic Games which closed here on Tuesday, topping the gold medal tally with 63."
World,"Manmohan Singh #39;s recent trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, his first as India #39;s prime minister, has been widely seen as a diplomatic triumph."
Sci/Tech, Slim Dimension desktop features an 8 in 1 memory card reader.
Business,"A minority of analysts say oil is way too high and prices could tumble -- but will they? by Mark Gongloff, CNN/Money senior writer."
Business,"US consumer confidence edged lower again in September after falling in August, as persistent worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on Tuesday said."
Business,"It #39;s a real pity that the classic American sitcom Diff #39;rent Strokes never got broadcast in Luxembourg. If it had, I could almost see the judges at Microsoft #39;s antitrust hearing "
Business,"IT industry leaders Amazon.com and Microsoft said Tuesday that they have joined forces to file several lawsuits targeting individuals accused of carrying out Internet crimes such as spamming, phishing and e-mail address spoofing."
Business,"The union representing workers at four Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. (CTB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plants said on Tuesday that it has sued to block the company #39;s proposed sale of its auto parts business to two buyout firms."
Business,"Philadelphia #39;s Comcast and Time Warner are considering a bid to buy bankrupt Adelphia Communications, the New York Times reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Information technology spending is growing significantly    that is, in other countries such as China and India. According to an IDC study, China's IT growth is expected to be 15 annually and India's about 20."
Sci/Tech,"A new genetic technique to pinpoint where various ivory comes from could help to thwart ivory smugglers. By indicating the origin of a specific ivory shipment with an accuracy of 500 to 1000 kilometres, it "
Sci/Tech,"Infected graphical images that can implant a backdoor into a Windows computer if they are viewed have been spotted on Usenet. EasyNews, a provider of Usenet newsgroups, said it has identified two JPEG images "
Sci/Tech,"Palmsource has introduced a new version of Cobalt, its software platform for smartphones. The new smartphone OS includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support and an enhanced Web browser."
Sci/Tech,"Priced at about US\$36, the Starter Edition gives users limited options and features, compared to the standard Windows version. Microsoft hopes the low price will help it compete in Russia "
Sci/Tech,Toshiba is releasing four new portable digital music devices - one boasting a 60GB capacity - to rival Apple #39;s iPod and iPod mini.
Sci/Tech,"A new managed security behemoth has been created by the merger of three security vendors. Betrusted Holdings, TruSecure and Ubizen (a subsidiary of Betrusted) will amalgamate and form a new company, known as Cybertrust."
Sports,"Blackburn Rovers are poised to sign French World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff, who was released by Bolton in the close-season, the English Premiership soccer club said."
Sports,"BARDOLINO, Italy -- Swiss racer Karin Thurig won the women #39;s world time trial title at the championships in Bardolino, to claim her first major international crown."
World,"Protesters have twice disrupted British Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s speech at his ruling Labor #39;s annual conference in Brighton, southern England, as thousands of pro-hunt campaigners "
World,"PARIS Sept. 28, 2004 - Extremists will have the upper hand in Iraqi elections if voting is held amid the current violence, Jordan #39;s King Abdullah II said in an interview published Tuesday, voicing profound "
World,"JENIN, West Bank : A Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire as the Palestinian uprising entered its fifth year. Saleh Bilalu, a 47-year-old mentally ill man, was killed in Jenin after he violated an Israeli "
World,"Multinational oil giant, Royal Dutch/Shell has disclosed that its out put remains unchanged despite its evacuation of non-essential staff from two oil production plants in its eastern operations area in the Niger- Delta where Nigerian troops are engaged "
World,TAIPEI : Taiwan Foreign Minister Mark Chen has lashed out at Singapore over remarks by the Republic #39;s own Foreign Minister George Yeo at the United Nations.
Business,"ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola said Tuesday that it would cut 1,000 jobs and take related "
Sports,"According to several baseball officials, District residents could learn on Thursday that Major League Baseball plans to return to the national capital next season."
World,"Pakistani security forces arrested several suspects on Monday, including some linked to Al Qaeda network. The arrests came one day after Pakistani security forces killed a senior Al Qaeda operative, Amjad Farooqi, in a raid in southern Pakistan."
Sports," New Jersey guard Jason Kidd is expected to make his season debut Monday, when the Nets host the Toronto Raptors at Continental Airlines Arena."
World, Northern Afghan warlord General Abdul Rashid Dostam held the biggest rally of Afghanistan's presidential campaign with a gathering of thousands in his northern home town.
World," MONCTON, N.B. (CP)   Hundreds of striking hospital workers demonstrated outside a Moncton hotel where Premier Bernard Lord and his Atlantic counterparts were meeting Tuesday."
World," The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide if political parties can open their primaries to all voters, in a constitutional challenge to Oklahoma's voting system."
Sci/Tech,"MMO2 defends its decision not to join the current push to roll-out third generation (3G) mobile phone services, as it launches a PC plug-in card  for laptop users."
Sci/Tech," The five top U.S. defense  contractors, communications companies joined on Tuesday with  some European rivals to develop technology standards that will  allow better communication among future weapons systems."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 (REUTERS) - Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola Inc. said today that it would cut 1,000 jobs and take related charges of about \$50 million to focus on its wireless business."
Business,"  Shares of Snap On Inc. plunged 11 percent early Tuesday after the tool and equipment maker warned of lower third quarter profits due to higher steel costs, weakness in Europe and disruptions from hurricanes in the US."
Business,"As I #39;ve said before, I don #39;t think Harrah #39;s Entertainment (NYSE: HET) could have hoped for much better. Late last month, casino operator Harrah #39;s and merger partner Caesars "
Sci/Tech,"The surface of CDs and DVDs are made up of microscopic grooves filled with areas known as pits and land regions, which carry the information."
Sci/Tech,"With the increasing popularity of VoIP,  quot;SPIT quot; (SPam over Internet Telephony) has the potential to be an even bigger problem than its email counterpart."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to accelerate AOL instant messaging (IM) on mobile devices, America Online has launched the Mobile Developer Program. OZ, LG Electronics, Motorola, Samsung Telecommunications America and Siemens have signed on as charter members."
Sports,"Texas Tech men #39;s coach Bob Knight was the guest speaker Monday at the National Press Club, offering his opinions on basketball topics and downplaying any ambitions to make the jump to politics from the world of sports."
Sci/Tech,"It doesn #39;t exist yet, but you know it #39;s coming. Spam on your cell phone is only a matter of time. What was once the province of small companies like Vonage and 8x8 (Nasdaq "
World," Tony Blair offered his Labour  party on Tuesday a partial apology for waging war in Iraq,  striving to pull angry supporters behind him ahead of an  election next year."
World," SHIBERGHAN, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghanistan's election  bandwagon creaked into motion on Tuesday with a leading  candidate drawing the biggest crowd of the campaign so far."
Sports," Dmitri Afanasenkov of the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning became the latest NHL player to head to Europe, agreeing on Tuesday to return home to Russia during the lockout."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc. will cut 1,000 jobs worldwide and take a charge of \$50 million for severance benefits, officials said Tuesday."
Business," U.S. consumer confidence edged lower  again in September after falling in August, as persistent  worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on  Tuesday said."
Business," U.S. personal incomes rose 1.5  percent in the second quarter of 2004, the fastest pace of  growth in more than three years as income gains sped up in 33  states, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain apologized for flawed intelligence but not for removing Saddam Hussein.
Business," Whether mortgage finance giant  Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> will have to restate its earnings as a  result of accounting problems cited by regulators will be up to  the Securities and Exchange Commission to consider, a company  executive said on Tuesday."
Business," Titan Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TTN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TTN.N</A>, a defense  contractor that saw its proposed purchase by Lockheed Martin  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LMT.N</A> scuttled as a government bribery probe dragged  on, said on Tuesday it had appointed a compliance and ethics  officer."
Business,"New EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson began talks Monday with his US counterpart Robert Zoellick, with the global trade negotiations and a dispute over aircraft subsidies high on their agenda, Mandelson #39;s spokeswoman said."
Business,"Shares in Telecom Italia SpA were suspended from trading for two days on Monday, ahead of an expected buyout attempt by the company of its mobile unit Telecom Italia Mobile SpA, or TIM."
Business,"The Saudi announcement came after oil prices moved above the US\$50 per barrel mark. Oil analyst Deborah White at Societe General bank, said:  quot;The Saudi announcement is not a surprise."
Business,A team of computer industry veterans including a former Microsoft executive are launching an open-source company that aims to be the Dell of the software industry.
Business,"When a 7.6 percent stake in Lukoil - the world #39;s No. 2 oil company by reserves - goes under the auction hammer Wednesday in Russia #39;s biggest privatization, industry watchers aren #39;t expecting any surprises."
Sci/Tech," The Internet may have forever changed the music business, but online downloads will keep playing second fiddle to compact discs for at least the next five years."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems has released a suite of new Cisco Catalyst switching products and services specifically designed and priced for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Sci/Tech,"  Akimbo Systems Inc., a startup that plans to deliver video over the Internet to television sets, has signed a deal for mainstream content from Time Warner Inc."
Sci/Tech," More than a year after the German city of Munich declared its landmark intention to abandon Microsoft Windows in favor of upstart rival Linux, its councillors are finally ready to go ahead with the plan."
Sports,The Santiago Bernabeu will be under the spotlights when Real host Roma in a clash the loser of which will be in dire straits. Both sides are enjoying poor league form and injury worries as their new coaches 
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - The United States and Spain will play their 2004 Davis Cup final on a clay court at Olympic Stadium in Seville, from December 3-5."
Sports,Top seed Roger Federer toiled to beat battling Frenchman Nicolas Thomann and reach the second round of the Thailand Open on Tuesday.
Sports,The Anaheim Angels will again try to grab a share of the division lead and further hinder the Texas Rangers chances of winning the West when the teams continue their four-game series at Ameriquest Field in Arlington.
Sports,The Los Angeles Dodgers hope to move a step closer to clinching the NL West when they continue their four-game series with the Colorado Rockies.
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 28, 2004 - An Israeli Arab who works as a producer for the TV network CNN was released Tuesday, a day after he was kidnapped at gunpoint, relatives and Palestinian police said."
World,Pakistani security forces have arrested more suspected militants in a series of raids following Sunday #39;s killing of a top al-Qaida leader and the arrest of two of his aides.
World,"Who Governs the West Bank? Palestinian Administration under Israeli Occupation,* the latest report from the International Crisis Group, examines that system, which faces its most acute crisis since the Oslo process was launched in 1993."
Sci/Tech," More than a year after the German  city of Munich declared its landmark intention to abandon  Microsoft Windows in favor of upstart rival Linux, its  councillors are finally ready to go ahead with the plan."
Business," Delta Air Lines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Tuesday said  it would reduce the pay of executives and frontline employees  by 10 percent as of Jan. 1 as part of its drive to slash costs  and avoid bankruptcy."
Business,ATLANTA A Mirant Corporation subsidiary has agreed to pay 12-and-a-half (M) million dollars to settle government claims. The federal government accused the bankrupt Atlanta-based energy supplier of trying 
Business,"The European Commission was wrong to block the proposed \$120 billion merger four years ago between MCI WorldCom and Sprint, a European court ruled today."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Credit union beefs up database security...Computer scientists slam e-voting machines...""The Sims 2"" hits 1 million sales."
Sci/Tech,"Peter Blackmore, who lost his job at Hewlett-Packard in August, is now a director of the board for the Swedish software company."
Sci/Tech,"A former Microsoft executive and other tech bigwigs fund SourceLabs, an open-source start-up focused on maintenance and support."
Business,"The airline industry is expected to lose as much as \$4-b in 2004 due to the high fuel costs, despite an increase of about 19 in international passenger traffic so far this year."
Business,"com September 28, 2004, 8:37 AM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Business,"Either there is a reliable crystal ball somewhere in Lowe #39;s (NYSE: LOW) corporate boardroom, or management of the home improvement retailer feels quite confident about its prognostication skills."
Business,"On September 28, 2004, Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Ratings Services lowered its ratings on regional Bell operating companies (RBOCs) BellSouth (BLS ) and SBC Communications (SBC ) and their jointly-owned affiliate, Cingular Wireless."
Business,MOSCOW Houston-based ConocoPhillips is seen as the front-runner in an auction for a stake in the Russian oil company Lukoil. A seven-point-six percent stake in the world #39;s Number Two oil company by reserves 
Sci/Tech,"Using a novel new approach, scientists at the Imperial College in London are on the path to optical storage that dwarfs the capacities of current DVD #39;s and even upcoming, blue laser-based discs."
Sci/Tech,"September 28, 2004 -- Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, plans to hold a vote this year on a proposal to require US television broadcasters such as Viacom Inc."
Sports,"LONDON, Sep 28 (SW) - Arsenal FCs Brazilian midfielder Gilberto has been ruled out of action for no less than a month with a back injury."
Sports,"Youri Djorkaeff is in talks with Blackburn, according to the Frenchman #39;s agent. The 36-year-old has been at Ewood Park discussing a move, but nothing has yet been agreed and it is understood that no medical has taken place yet."
World,Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi confirmed on Tuesday that two female Italian aid workers who had been taken hostage in Iraq had been released and turned over to the Italian Red Cross.
World,"Tony Blair has offered his Labour party a partial apology for waging war in Iraq, striving to pull angry supporters behind him ahead of an election next year."
World,Jordan #39;s King Abdullah says only extremists will gain if Iraqi elections go ahead as planned in January. In a text distributed in advance of an interview with the French daily newspaper 
Sci/Tech,Infected pictures that could implant a back door into a Windows computer have been spotted on Usenet.
Business,"Morgan Stanley was slapped with a \$100,000 fine from regulators on Monday after the investment bank failed to tell municipal bond investors that their holdings could be redeemed before the maturity date."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc. is laying off 1,000 employees in conjunction with its upcoming chip unit spinoff and ongoing efforts to reduce operating costs, the company said Tuesday in a regulatory filing."
Sci/Tech,New line of flash memory cards will transfer data twice as fast as current cards.
Sci/Tech,"Organisations such as al-Qaeda, ETA en PKK are copying Nigerian scams to fund terrorism, two Dutch experts told Dutch daily De Telegraaf this week.\"
Sci/Tech," Here's one way for a company to get noticed in the crowded world of Internet security: Hire someone whose r eacute;sum eacute; is topped off with a job title ""virus author."""
Sci/Tech," Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, said it would provide telecom network equipment to MTC in Bahrain with the aim of rolling out third generation 3G mobile services across the Gulf state by the end of 2004."
Sci/Tech, A new Seattle start up called SourceLabs seeks to solve a longstanding problem with the popular open source software movement: Components often don't talk with each other.
World," An Olympic Airlines plane bound for New York was diverted to Ireland following a bomb alert, just three days after the Greek carrier was rocked by a similar incident, airport officials said."
World," A weekly newspaper that bills itself as President Bush's hometown paper endorsed John Kerry for president, saying the Massachusetts senator will restore American dignity."
Business,"ATLANTA Sept. 28, 2004 - Delta Air Lines Inc. is cutting the pay of executives, administrative staff and some other employees by 10 percent, increasing the shared cost of health care coverage and making "
Business,Centene Corp. has agreed to buy FirstGuard Inc. from Swope Community Enterprises for about \$93 million in cash and enter the Missouri and Kansas markets.
Business,"If that doesn #39;t make your gift fantasy come true, you could also hope for a \$20,000 custom-fitted suit of armor. The two items are just a sampling of the ultimate fantasy gifts featured in luxury retailer "
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. said it will cut pay 10 percent for executives and most other employees to help reduce costs as the company tries to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection.
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: This one is surely good news for Simpsons #39; fans. Physicists at Imperial College London are developing a new optical disk that could store all 350 scheduled episodes of The Simpsons , totalling 8,080 minutes of film."
Sci/Tech,"The five top US defense contractors, communications companies joined on Tuesday with some European rivals to develop technology standards that will allow better communication among future weapons systems."
Sci/Tech,"The compact disc has at least another five years as the most popular music format before online downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource has been busy lately, and has now announced updates to both of its OS lines as well as a new web browser and OTA installer."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva will be shut down for at least one month as he attempts to recover from a back injury."
Sports,"Major League Baseball is set to confirm that the Montreal Expos will move to Washington for the 2005 season, according to reports."
Sports, The Colorado Rockies continue a four game series versus the NL West leading Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at Dodger Stadium.
Sports," NBA referees have entered into a five year collective bargaining agreement with the league, removing the possibility of having replacement officials work the upcoming season."
Sports," The soccer federations of France, Italy and the Netherlands will be disciplined by FIFA, which cited them for being lax on drug infractions."
World,"DOHA, September 28 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - The hostage crisis in Iraq saw a breakthrough Tuesday, September 28, as the two Italian female hostages in Iraq have been released, hours after three others, including an Egyptian, were also freed."
World,"India News  gt; Paris, Sept 28 : Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that the ongoing peace process with India was encouraging."
Sports, Italy revved its marketing engine on  Tuesday with the unveiling of two frosty faced mascots for the  2006 Winter Olympics.
Business," If you've got better things to do than pour over the finer points of your stock portfolio, and you don't care to study the performance records and investing styles of mutual fund managers, chances are you've invested in an equity index fund."
Business, Oil prices raced to new record highs  above  $50 on Tuesday as rebel threats against Nigerian oil  facilities threatened to inflict further strain on global  supplies.
Business," U.S. personal incomes rose 1.5  percent in the second quarter of 2004, the fastest pace of  growth in more than three years, as income gains sped up in 33  states, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday."
Business, U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday as  rising oil and other commodity prices drove up shares of major  energy and metal producers.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Tuesday  said it will reduce executive and employee pay by 10 percent  starting in January and its CEO will go unpaid for the rest of  the year as it tries to cut costs to avert bankruptcy."
Business, U.S. stocks edged higher on Tuesday as  rising oil and other commodity prices drove up shares of major  energy and metal producers.
Business, U.S. Treasury prices fell on Tuesday in  profit taking after a weaker than expected consumer confidence  index failed to punch key yields below recent lows.
Business,Cost cuts are part of its effort to avoid bankruptcy; CEO will skip salary for the remainder of  #39;04. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines said Tuesday it would reduce the pay of executives and frontline employees by 10 percent as of Jan.
Business,Shares of drug company AtheroGenics Inc. opened up 81 percent Tuesday morning and remained at high levels after the company revealed promising clinical data late Monday for a drug to treat hardening arteries.
Business,"Montgomery-based Colonial BancGroup Incorporated has agreed to buy Union Bank of Florida for about 233 million dollars. In a statement Tuesday, Colonial says Union Bank operates 18 branches and holds 687 million in total deposits."
Business,"Nextel Communications Inc. (NXTL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) plans a public offering of 6.2 million shares of mobile phone service provider NII Holdings Inc."
Business,SEC may take civil action against the bank #39;s brokerage unit on improper mutual fund trading charges. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wachovia Corp.
Sci/Tech,Scientists led by Samuel Wasser of the University of Washington collected manure samples in areas inhabited by African elephants. The geneticists isolated DNA from the manure and transferred it into the database.
Sci/Tech,Amazon.com and Microsoft Tuesday announced that they had joined forces to put spammers and phishing scammers in new legal crosshairs.
Sci/Tech,"The CD will stay the most popular music format until at least the end of the decade when digital music will begin to challenge its crown, says a new survey."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. PalmSource said on Tuesday that it is releasing the e-mail application interface needed 
Sci/Tech,"One of the creators of Dolly the sheep, the world #39;s first mammal cloned from an adult, said Tuesday he was seeking permission to create cloned human embryos for medical research."
Sports,"  NBA referees have entered into a five year collective bargaining agreement with the league, removing the possibility of having replacement officials work the upcoming season."
Sports,"Two cartoon characters named Neve and Gliz, representing a ball of snow and block of ice, are the mascot for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics."
Sports,"San Francisco renamed its most storied sports stadium  quot;Monster Park quot; on Tuesday, in a deal that trades \$6 million from an electronics cable company for the name to Candlestick Park."
Sports,When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced on September 15 that the league had failed to reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and would lock out the players it drove an icy spike through the hearts of hockey-mad Canadians.
World," Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has pledged to help efforts for the release of Kenneth Bigley, the British hostage held captive in Iraq, the civil engineer #39;s brother says."
Business,Bargain hunting is sending stock prices higher even as oil futures top 50 dollars per barrel. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 29 points in today #39;s early going.
Business,"NEW YORK, September 28 (newratings.com) - The US Consumer Confidence Index declined for the second consecutive month in September this year, primarily driven by the persisting deterioration in the consumers #39; outlook for the job market trends."
Sci/Tech,"Sales of downloaded digital music in Europe will continue to grow steadily in the next five years, but will not replace the CD anytime soon."
Sci/Tech,"A group of 28 IT, defense and integration companies formed a new consortium to develop technology standards and guidelines that will aid collaboration among military, intelligence, homeland security and law enforcement agencies."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft this week announced that it #39;s expanding its Windows XP Starter Edition into Russia. The company said that it hopes to get the software to PC OEMs in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States by early 2005.
Sci/Tech,America Online is building alliances with mobile phone manufacturers and wireless carriers in an effort to build its share of the emerging mobile instant-messaging market.
Sci/Tech,How about an embedded processor that #39;s designed to deliver a quantum leap in performance and system bandwidth while keeping power in check?
Sports,David Beckham has recovered from a virus and is expected to take his place in the Real Madrid starting line-up for tonight #39;s Champions League Group B clash with AS Roma.
Sports,"Two cartoon characters named Neve and Gliz, representing a ball of snow and block of ice, are the mascot for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics."
Sports," Two cartoon characters named Neve and Gliz, representing a ball of snow and block of ice, are the mascot for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics."
Sports,"Ralf Rangnick was named head coach of Schalke on Tuesday, taking over the German Bundesliga team from Jupp Heynkes, who was sacked two weeks ago."
Business,"Motorola Inc. says it #39;s cutting about 1,000 jobs, or about 1 percent of its workforce, as it winds up its spinoff of Austin-based chip company Freescale Semiconductor Inc."
World,The violence in the occupied territories continued Tuesday as Israeli troops shot dead an unarmed Palestinian described by witnesses as mentally handicapped.
Business,The airline also announced today that it was increasing the shared cost of health care coverage and as part of its plan to avoid bankruptcy.
Business,Crude oil futures prices rose above \$43 a barrel Monday after an attack at the US consulate in Saudi Arabia and amid growing concerns that OPEC may try to firm-up oil prices after last week #39;s sharp sell-off.
Business,"The company's stock has had a rough few months, but the business still looks strong."
Business,"A guaranteed check for life is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, that beauty is fading."
Sports, The Blue Gray All Star Classic has been called off for the second time in three years because officials couldn't find a corporate sponsor for the Christmas Day showcase for aspiring NFL players.
Sci/Tech,"The CD will remain the dominant format for music distribution in Europe at least until the end of the decade, according to a new study."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists who created Dolly the sheep, the world #39;s first cloned mammal, applied for a license on Tuesday to clone human embryos to obtain stem cells for research into Motor Neurone Disease."
Sports,"French forward Youri Djorkaeff joined Blackburn on a short-term deal Tuesday. The 36-year-old former World Cup winner, who has been a free agent since his contract with Bolton expired "
Sports,Italy revved its marketing engine on Tuesday with the unveiling of two frosty-faced mascots for the 2006 Winter Olympics. Meet Neve and Gliz: a grinning snowball and an upbeat 
World,Israeli diplomatic and other missions abroad have raised their alert levels in response to threats after the assassination of Hamas terrorist Iz a Din al-Sheikh Khalil in Damascus Sunday.
Sci/Tech, Shares in Virgin Mobile fell back below July's float price on Tuesday as analysts and investors interpreted a trading update from the company as a surprise revenue warning.
Sci/Tech," Stalking teddy bears and towels before retiring to harass the family dog, 12 week old cheetah cub Bunjee was blissfully unconcerned by the cameras trailing him around the Heidenreichs' house."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Letters</strong> I ordered ProLiant servers, but all I got was this lousy fan"
Sports,"Wayne Rooney will have to improve considerably on his showing last season if he is to make an impact at Manchester United, according to the Actim Index."
World," A combative Prime Minister Tony Blair refused to apologise for taking Britain into the Iraq war, as he rallied his governing Labour Party to unite and win a third straight term in a general election likely to take place in 2005."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp., the world leader in video  equipment, finds itself in the unusual position of playing  catch up in the next battleground for technology used in  cameras, video recorders and phones."
World, Representatives of the Sudanese government and the southern rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) urged the world community to provide 300 million dollars (244 million euros) in aid to cover emergency needs.
World, State Sen. Neil Schuerer is a small town lawmaker not accustomed to rubbing shoulders with world leaders. But the Republican shared the stage with Dick Cheney during a recent campaign appearance in which he was given a few minutes to talk to the crowd before the start of the vice president's speech.
World, A Greek plane heading for New York from  Athens made an emergency landing in Ireland on Tuesday after a  bomb alert    the second such incident in three days.
World,India orders an investigation into reports it may have received contaminated blood from Britain.
World," Job worries helped push consumer confidence down in September for the second consecutive month, a New York based private research group said Tuesday.    The Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.9 points to 96.8 from a revised reading of 98.7 in August, according to The Conference Board..."
World," American forces bombed a suspected hide out used by the militant group of Abu Musab al Zarqawi in Fallujah on Tuesday, and the military said its frequent strikes have taken a toll on the leadership of the Jordanian born terror leader's network.    But in a sign of strength, dozens of militants   some waving banners of al Zarqawi's Tawhid and Jihad group   drove freely through the streets of another central Iraqi city, Samarra, where U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"A U.K. survey finds little money left over for new investment, and that Linux is not leaving its mark on the desktop."
Sci/Tech,Retail powerhouses such as Wal-Mart gather in Baltimore to push development of controversial tagging technology.
Sci/Tech,"Dell's new servers, which use 96-port TS270 switch and other networking equipment, will be available by Oct. 31, Dell said."
Business,Oil futures were little changed after touching a record \$50.47 a barrel on concern Nigerian rebels will follow through on threats to cut shipments from the fifth-largest supplier to the US.
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it will reduce executive and employee pay by 10 percent starting in January and its CEO will go unpaid for "
Business,"In a move designed to hone in on its wireless business and reduce operating costs, Motorola is handing out 1,000 pink slips and will take a charge of \$50 million."
Business,"LONDONUS crude prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit fresh record highs on Tuesday, hitting \$50.47 a barrel, up nearly 55 percent from the start of the year."
Business,"Centene Corp., the parent company of West Allis-based health maintenance organization Managed Health Services Insurance Corp., said Tuesday that it has agreed to buy two FirstGuard health plans serving a total of 136,000 members in Missouri and Kansas for "
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing biotechnology companies as part of a wider effort to ensure that companies don #39;t mislead investors 
Sci/Tech,"The joint lawsuit was filed yesterday in federal court in Seattle against Gold Disk Canada and its principals -- Barry, Eric and Matthew Head -- and accuses them of misusing Microsoft #39;s Hotmail "
Sci/Tech,Former Microsoft senior vice president Brad Silverberg and some ex-BEA executives are teaming up to launch an open-source company that aims to become the Dell of the softwareindustry.
Sci/Tech,"Freescale, Motorola #39;s semiconductor subsidiary until July of this year, announced first details about its dual-core core strategy for the e600 PowerPC platform."
Sci/Tech,"At an affordable device price of \$99 (after \$30 mail-in rebate) with unlimited messaging plans starting at only \$17.99 per month, Ogo provides customers with a wireless messaging device priced for the typical consumer."
Sports," Cartoon characters named Neve and Gliz, representing a ball of snow and a block of ice, are the mascots for the 2006 Turin Olympics."
Sports," Ask a dozen Montreal Expos fans why the team is on the verge of departure after 35 years of existence, and you #39;ll get a dozen different answers."
Sports,Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes he has no advantage over new Porto boss Vitor Fernandez despite having led the Portuguese side to Champions League victory last season.
Sports," The NBA has entered into a new five year collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA), thus eliminating the possibility of having replacement officials work the upcoming season."
World,"The alleged top al-Qaida operative in Lebanon, who was arrested 10 days ago after authorities uncovered a plot to bomb embassies of Italy and Ukraine, and kill diplomats, died of a heart attack Monday, hospital officials and the Interior Ministry said."
Sci/Tech,"New versions of SpamKiller and personal firewall aim to hook phishers, as online fraud continues to grow."
Sports," The NBA has entered into a new  five year collective bargaining agreement with the National  Basketball Referees Association (NBRA), thus eliminating the  possibility of having replacement officials work the upcoming  season."
Sci/Tech,The company plans to make available an API that lets Palm OS-powered devices work with BlackBerry wireless e-mail services.
Sci/Tech,The silver-haired set is a growing yet elusive demographic for IT product engineers and Web site designers.
Sports,"NBA referees have entered into a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the league, removing the possibility of having replacement officials work the upcoming season."
Business,Oil prices soared to a new record above \$50 yesterday as uncertainties over Nigerian output heightened worries of a severe supply disruption ahead of winter.
Sci/Tech,"Strapped in, flat on their backs, passengers will accelerate to 4000km/h in just 25 seconds. For no more than five minutes they will float about, 130km above planet Earth."
Sci/Tech,"After 10 years in the making and multiple delays, Intel released its state-of-the-art 64-bit Itanium microprocessor on Tuesday. The microprocessor, which is designed for servers and workstations, is based "
Sports,"BARCELONA, Spain : Spain will play the United States in the Davis Cup final in Seville on December 3-5, Spanish tennis federation president Agusti Pujol said."
Sports,"Cleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs may be ready to play his first game of the season Sunday. Suggs, who had been expected to start at running back this season, missed the first three games because of a neck injury."
World,"Two Italian aid workers have been released, three weeks after being kidnapped in Baghdad. Also free are two Iraqis abducted at the same time."
World,"Tony Blair #39;s keynote speech to the Labour party conference in Brighton was twice interrupted today. The first interruption came from a lone protester against the war in Iraq, while the second was from pro-hunt demonstrators."
Business,"THERE is eerie nervousness in oil and financial markets amid fears over oil supply as prices are edging towards \$50 (around Rs 2,298) a barrel mark."
Business," quot;This is the right acquisition at the right time for Cemex, quot; says Lorenzo Zambrano, chairman and chief executive of Cemex."
Business,American Financial Realty Trust on Tuesday agreed to acquire 252 commercial properties from Bank of America NA for a total price of about \$570 million excluding unspecified transaction expenses.
Business,"Colonial BancGroup of Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday agreed to acquire Union Bank of Florida in in Sunrise, Fla. Under terms of the deal Colonial BancGroup will acquire Union Bank "
Sci/Tech," In a harbinger of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a newly announced flaw in Microsoft Corp. programs and begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format."
Sci/Tech, A test pilot in a stubby rocket plane will try to climb more than 60 miles over the Mojave Desert and punch through the atmosphere Wednesday in the first stage of a quest to win a  #36;10 million prize meant to encourage space tourism.
Sci/Tech,"Half of the Viagra sold over the Internet -- often via spam-style blastings that plague mailboxes worldwide -- is fake, a British researcher said Tuesday."
Sports,"  After one final day off, the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants resume their quest to reach the postseason when they begin a three game series."
World,"Two female Italian hostages seized in Baghdad three weeks ago have been freed on Tuesday and are safe, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says."
World,"ATHENS : As the Athens Paralympics drew to a close 1,001 moments, each more poignant and powerful than the last, rise to the surface in the search for the defining image of these unforgettable Games."
World,"The Spanish government #39;s plans to legalize same-sex marriage was lambasted by the Roman Catholic Church, the BBC reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Ex-HP exec joins StreamServe board...Credit union beefs up database security...Computer scientists slam e-voting machines.
Sci/Tech,A U.K. survey finds that little money is left over for new IT investment and that Linux is not leaving its mark on the desktop.
Business,"Motorola Inc. plans to eliminate 1,000 jobs in the spinoff of its semiconductor unit, the company said Tuesday in a filing with government regulators."
Sci/Tech,The new model of Research In Motion's popular BlackBerry e-mail device includes a quad-band phone and Bluetooth.
Sci/Tech,The Modern Maturity set is a growing yet elusive demographic for IT product engineers and Web site designers.
World,"Two female Italian hostages seized in Baghdad three weeks ago were set free on Tuesday along with kidnapped Iraqis and Egyptians in a flurry of releases, but "
Business,Euro Disney SCA said Tuesday its lenders have agreed unanimously to extend a debt plan designed to keep the troubled theme park operator afloat.
Business," Today at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference, AtheroGenics was met with pointed skepticism over trial results for its drug, AGI 1067."
Sci/Tech,The online digital-music business became a little more crowded as Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Group launched a music Web site in the US The Virgin Digital service sells songs for 99 cents each 
Sci/Tech,"It appears something positive has emerged from the recent mass exodus of executives from BEA Systems. On Tuesday, three former BEA executives, with the help of two venture-capital heavyweights, launched a "
Sci/Tech,"The British scientist who created Dolly the sheep, has applied for a licence to clone human embryos in the hope of finding a cure for motor neurone disease."
Sci/Tech,Analysts said the smartphone enhancements hold the potential to bring PalmSource into an expanding market that still has room despite early inroads by Symbian and Microsoft.
Sci/Tech,Enterprises face dual 2005 deadlines relating to RFID and supply-chain data synchronization. Those that haven #39;t moved forward with a product-information-management strategy will be under-prepared to realize RFID #39;s value.
Sci/Tech,"All three models to be released use a 1.8-inch hard drive that can hold up to 2,500, 5,000 and 15,000 pieces of music, respectively."
Sports,"US gymnast Paul Hamm planned to return to the United States on Wednesday after resting in Lausanne, Switzerland, for a day following his 11 1/2-hour session before the Court of Arbitration for Sport."
Sports,Ninety-six days after his last competitive game Wayne Rooney was handed his Manchester United debut in tonights Champions League clash with Fenerbahce.
Sports,"Pros: Fits the recent profile (44, past PGA champion, fiery Ryder Cup player); the job is his if he wants it. Cons: Might be too young to be willing to burn two years of play on tour."
Sports," Runner up to the United States by a handful of gold medals at the Athens Olympics, China was the big winner at the Paralympics."
Sports,"Pardon me if this is disjointed, but I #39;ve just returned from a hugging party and ... well ... I #39;MA LITTLE WOUND UP!!! 1. Quarterback John Beck #39;s throwing motion is as effortless and aesthetically pleasing as Manny Ramirez #39;s swing."
World,"An Israeli Arab who works as a producer for CNN was released Tuesday, a day after he was abducted at gunpoint from a van on a busy street of Gaza City, relatives and Palestinian police said."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair tried Tuesday to heal divisions over the Iraq war and unite his Labour Party to fight for a historic third term in power, acknowledging that intelligence used to justify the invasion was wrong but insisting the world was safer "
World,Militiamen trying to wrest control of the oil-rich Niger Delta threatened on Tuesday to launch a full-scale armed struggle #39; #39; on petroleum-pumping operations in Africa #39;s 
World,"Police on Tuesday released two sisters of the alleged al-Qaida leader in Lebanon who died of a heart attack in custody, security officials said."
Business,"Motorola (Quote, Chart) said it would cut 1,000 jobs, a move prompted by the spinout of its Freescale Semiconductor (Quote, Chart) subsidiary."
Business,"Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Tuesday that, notwithstanding weaker consumer confidence, he did not think the US economy was at risk of a slowdown."
Sci/Tech,The first example of a working program designed to exploit a bug in Microsoft #39;s GDI librarywhich allows malicious code to be run simply by viewing a JPEG imagehas been found in the wild.
Sci/Tech,"Packard has decided to break up its Utility Data Center (UDC) program, according to company spokespeople. A long term initiative dating back to the late 1990s, the UDC program aimed to provide enterprises "
Sports,Teenager Wayne Rooney has scored twice in the first 28 minutes of his debut for Manchester United in their Champions League Group D match against Fenerbahce of Turkey at Old Trafford.
Sports,"Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Professional baseball appears ready to make a return to the nation #39;s capital, as an announcement could come later this week that the Montreal Expos will be relocated to Washington, DC for the 2005 season."
Sports,"The organisers of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics unveiled the event #39;s mascots on Tuesday, a friendly snowball called Neve and her playful ice cube partner Gliz."
World,Palestinian gunmen have released an Israeli Arab producer working for the CNN television network who was kidnapped yesterday in the Gaza Strip.
World,"Sudan has asked the United Nations to help verify reports that 190,000 refugees from the conflict-hit western Darfur region have voluntarily returned to their homes, the UN refugee agency chief said on Tuesday."
Business," New statistics from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker show that commercial  demand for PCs is rising in tandem with the growing economy, with PC shipment  growth in the second quarter the highest since mid 1999."
Business," Baby Boomers, this Christmas season unleash your inner child and empty your bankbook with jewel encrusted Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head toys at  #36;16,000 a pair."
Business," A transatlantic venture led by  Lockheed Martin Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LMT.N</A> on Tuesday won a  $3 billion  contract to design and develop the Medium Extended Air Defense  System (MEADS), which is slated to replace Patriot missiles in  the next decade, the venture said on Tuesday."
Business,"The deal would end a daring experiment by the nation's airlines, which created Orbitz as a competitor to Expedia and online ticketing sites like it."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s chief executive said Tuesday he is giving up his six figure salary for the rest of the year as he detailed a 10 percent pay cut that will affect senior officials, administrative staff and ticket and gate agents."
Business,Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have filed several lawsuits in various Seattle courts aimed at computer spammers and  quot;phishers quot; who use a look-alike Amazon.
Business,"Centene Corp. (CNC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which sells Medicaid government health insurance plans, on Tuesday said the acquisition of two new health plans would add to 2005 earnings, pushing its shares up 13 percent."
Business,Virgin Group boss Richard Branson has signed an agreement with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to launch a new airline in the African country that will be majority owned by Nigerian investors.
Sci/Tech,"Defense wants to remake the armed services, and one of the critical tools would be a global, common networking architecture for US forces."
Sci/Tech,"As many as half of the Viagra anti-impotence pills sold on the Internet could be counterfeit, British scientists said on Tuesday. They analyzed samples of Viagra sold "
Sports,McNair spent the past two nights in the hospital after bruising his breastbone late in the Titans #39; 15-12 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
World,A multi-million pound security operation today failed to prevent dramatic protests marring Tony Blairs Labour conference speech.
Sci/Tech," Sensuous, intellectual woman, 5'3, adventurous, pretty and open, seeks a life partner who is sexy, highly intelligent and cheerful. How old is this woman? In her early 60s. That's the profile Mary Bellis Waller, now 64, posted on two Internet dating sites during her search for a companion."
Sci/Tech, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)    two Washington state companies with a massive  presence online    have teamed up to fight what is fast becoming the No. 1 scourge on the Internet.
Sci/Tech," The CD will remain the most popular music format in Europe until at least the end of the decade, when digital music downloads will start to pose a challenge to the CD's dominance, according to a new study."
Sci/Tech," America Online is seeking help with efforts to push its messaging services into the mobile realm, enlisting the help of handheld device manufacturers while introducing a developer program focusing on the company's Instant Messenger (AIM) applications."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) will release a low cost version of Windows for the Russian market in an attempt to combat the country's pirated software problem and growing Linux adoption.
Sci/Tech," PalmSource has taken the wraps off of its latest smartphone software platform, launching OS Cobalt 6.1 with an eye on drawing more licensees and developers to the company's operating system and improving the performance of converged voice/data devices."
Sci/Tech," Over the course of this series, CRM Daily is looking at areas that tend to develop into financial black holes for companies launching or updating a CRM project."
World, The release of two Italian women aid workers in Iraq was greeted with joy and relief on Tuesday following three weeks of anguish in Italy over their abduction.
World," Four bombs that went off simultaneously in separate Turkish cities targeting British and US interests caused material damage and left one man slightly injured, Anatolia news agency reported."
World," The head of a separatist movement in Nigeria's southern oil rich Niger Delta, Mujahid Dokubo Asari, announced on Tuesday evening that he would meet President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abuja on Wednesday."
World, The United States urged North Korea to stop boasting about its nuclear weapons capability and return to the negotiating table to resolve the nuclear crisis in the Korean peninsula.
World," President Bush's lead over Democratic nominee John Kerry increased to eight points in a Pew Research Center poll released on Tuesday, compared to a slight three point lead in a poll conducted last week."
World, A Republican Senate candidate in South Carolina has reprimanded a campaign staffer for a derogatory comment she made about lesbians in an e mail.
World, The top prosecutor for Sierra Leone's war crimes court on Monday accused former Liberian President Charles Taylor of recruiting fighters in the country he once led and working to destabilize other West African nations. A spokesman for Taylor denied the allegations.
World, The release of two Italian women aid  workers in Iraq was greeted with joy and relief on Tuesday  following three weeks of anguish in Italy over their abduction.
World," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - A 15-year-old schoolboy  armed with a pistol killed three fellow Argentine students and  wounded six on Tuesday in a school shooting that shocked a  country unaccustomed to such violence."
World, A Greek plane carrying more than 300  people on board and heading for New York from Athens made an  emergency landing in Ireland on Tuesday after a bomb alert     the second such incident in three days.
World,"Two Italian women held hostage in Iraq for three weeks were freed today, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy announced."
World, The Oakland Athletics are used to pressure packed pennant races...
World," Health authorities in the northern state of Chihuahua said Tuesday they are recruiting hundreds of cats to fight hundreds of thousands of rats.    Chihuahua state officials say they hope to collect as many as 700 felines and send them to Atascaderos, an isolated farm village in the rugged Tarahumara mountains, a region where officials estimate there are about a half million rats..."
World," Oil prices hovered near  $50 per barrel Tuesday after a Saudi Arabian oil official said the world's largest petroleum exporter would raise its production capacity by nearly 5 percent in a bid to calm markets.    Light sweet crude for November delivery was up 16 cents at  $49.80 per barrel in late morning trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, retreating from the  $50.47 high reached in overnight electronic trade..."
Business,"A US jury told Medtronic Inc., the world #39;s biggest maker of spinal implants, to pay at least \$109 million to an inventor for violating contracts and infringing his patents."
Business," Like a boxer shedding pounds to get to his fighting weight, Motorola is trimming down to take on the mobile phone market, shedding jobs and spinning off divisions."
Business,The US Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday it brought fraud and insider trading charges against former top executives of bankrupt credit card issuer NextCard Inc.
Sports, The Oakland Athletics are used to pressure packed pennant races. It's their sub par September that's the shocker.
Sports, Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair was released from the hospital Tuesday morning after a two night stay with a bruised sternum.
Sci/Tech,"A Trojan horse that exploits a recent critical flaw in Microsoft Windows #39; handling of JPEG images has been posted to several newsgroups, but it has no way to spread, security experts said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The launch of the Russian spacecraft carrying a replacement crew for the international space station was delayed for the second time in two weeks Tuesday, raising questions about whether "
Sci/Tech,The vendor brings its E-Business Suite to North America to go against Microsoft #39;s ERP software. By Laurie Sullivan. With the first phase of the high-profile PeopleSoft Inc.
Sports," Yao Ming believes his teammates on the Chinese national team need to get stronger and smarter in order to compete for a medal at the 2008 Olympics, though he wouldn't go so far as to endorse the solution offered by Del Harris."
Sports, Vijay Singh has one month to put the final touches on what already is a masterpiece.
World,"Description: NPR #39;s Alex Chadwick talks to Colin Brown, deputy political editor for the United Kingdom #39;s Independent newspaper, currently covering the British Labour Party Conference."
Sports," The Philadelphia Eagles had talent. Now they have swagger and personality, too."
Sports, Two seeded Italians  #151; No. 5 Francesca Schiavone and No. 6 Silvia Farina Elia  #151; won first round matches Tuesday at the Gaz de France Stars.
Sports," Appearance money is not allowed on the PGA Tour, but there were murmurs when the field at the 84 Lumber Classic in Pennsylvania originally included Vijay Singh and Tiger Woods, a rare 1 2 punch in a fall tournament."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: IBM launches business research group...Verbatim to make discs with HP labeling feature...SWsoft teams with Acronis to boost virtual servers...Dell, Topspin tout InfiniBand clusters."
Sci/Tech,"New center pits supercomputing, advanced math, data mining and management consulting against business problems."
Sci/Tech,"Firms sign joint development, marketing deal for integrated product expected next year."
Sci/Tech,"Trojan horse that exploits flaw in how Windows handles JPEG images may be low risk, but it's a bad omen."
Sci/Tech,The same laser that writes your latest music mix will etch a label onto the other side of special discs.
Sci/Tech,"Artisoft Inc. has agreed to acquire Vertical Networks Inc. for as much as \$19 million in cash in a deal that will create a vendor of IP (Internet Protocol) telephony software for call centers, medium-sized businesses and large enterprises."
Sci/Tech," Now is not the time for the U.S. government to mandate cybersecurity standards to private industry, despite significant threats and a lack of understanding by many company executives, a panel of government officials said Tuesday."
Business,"Ballard Power Systems (BLD.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) shares rose 20 percent on Tuesday on news it had delivered fuel cell-powered vehicles for a US Department of Energy program while an upbeat survey on the fuel sector "
Sci/Tech,Shoring up its fourth-quarter applications revenuesand its small and midmarket business strategyOracle Corp. announced Monday the North American version of its E-Business Suite Special Edition.
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Disappointing Porto will meet a confident Chelsea side led by its former coach at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as Matchday 2 continues."
Sports,TORONTO: The prospect of a winter without icehockey continues to send shockwaves across Canada but the labour dispute between National Hockey League (NHL) owners and players has caused barely a ripple in the United States.
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair faced angry protests as he urged his party to set aside its differences over Iraq and seize the chance of an historic third term in power.
Sci/Tech,"Google Adwords Traffic Estimator Explained\\Google added this great feature that helps AdWords customers figure out an estimated level of traffic that they should expect to see based on the CPC value and keyword phrase. But ad features are added, it adds an additional level of complexity for the end user. ..."
Business,"Continued job worries resulted in an unexpected decline in consumer confidence in September, the second consecutive monthly dip, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday."
Business,"When the Russian government #39;s 7.6 per cent stake in Lukoil - the world #39;s No. 2 oil company by reserves - is auctioned Wednesday in the country #39;s biggest privatization, industry watchers aren #39;t expecting any surprises."
Sci/Tech," Love reaching your Hotmail account from your Outlook inbox? Soon you #39;ll have to pay for the privilege of doing it. In a bid to rein in spammers, software giant Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT   news   people "
Sci/Tech,"IXI Mobile and AT amp;T Wireless have launched a text-centric device aimed at those who keep their fingers moving, and a surprising price."
Sci/Tech,"The Scottish scientist who created the world #39;s first cloned sheep says he plans to seek permission to clone human tissue. Ian Wilmut, who works at the Roslin Institute "
Sci/Tech,"com September 27, 2004, 5:02 PM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,"Phil Craven, head of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) told a press conference he was very upbeat about the Games."
Sports,"NEW DELHI: Local golf fans are in for a treat: For the first time ever, the sport #39;s top-ranked player will be in India. Vijay Singh, who recently dethroned Tiger Woods as No."
Sports,"Busch and Legend Group have both signed on as sponsors of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Its the first time Anheuser Busch, the maker of Budweiser, has sponsored a Summer Olympics outside "
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair has remained defiant at a Labour Party annual conference, but admitted that some mistakes had been made over the war in Iraq."
World,"THE last two Egyptian telecom employees held hostage in Iraq had been freed, Al-Arabiya television reported today, quoting its own correspondent."
Business," U.S. drivers could again face  $2 a  gallon gasoline now that crude oil has topped a record  $50 a  barrel, government experts said on Tuesday."
Business,"Oil prices raced to new record highs above \$50 on Tuesday, despite a pledge by OPEC producer Saudi Arabia to increase production, as rebel threats against Nigerian oil facilities threatened to inflict further strain on global supplies "
Business,"Donald Trump #39;s casino company expects to decided in the next couple of weeks whether it can reach a new debt restructuring deal with bond holders, sell assets or whether Trump will take the company private, executive vice president "
Business,"Amazon.com, the world #39;s largest online retailer, and Microsoft, the world #39;s largest software developer, announced Tuesday the filing of several lawsuits against phishers and spammers."
Business,"Home improvement retailer Lowe #39;s Cos. (LOW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it expects diluted earnings per share to rise in both 2005 and 2006 as it benefits from increased remodeling and home ownership."
Sci/Tech,Attackers have posted a malicious Jpeg image file to Internet newsgroups that distribute pornography. The infected Jpeg file attempts to exploit a critical vulnerability Microsoft announced and issued a patch for on Sept.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo #39;s (Quote, Chart) public embrace of the RSS content syndication format took a major leap forward with the release of a revamped My Yahoo portal seeking to introduce the technology to mainstream consumers."
Sports,"ARSENAL #39;S Brazilian World Cup winning midfielder Gilberto Silva is set to be out for at least a month with a back injury, the Premiership leaders said."
World,"The last two Egyptian workers of an Egyptian telecom company kidnapped earlier this month in Iraq were released, Dubai-based Al Arabiya television said on Tuesday."
Business,Shares of WebSideStory Inc. jumped nearly 17 percent in their trading debut Tuesday after the Web statistics firm - making its second try in four years to go public - boosted the size of the deal and priced in the middle of its expected range.
Sci/Tech,Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and US astronaut Leroy Chiao were due to leave on October 11th aboard a Soyuz space craft to replace the current crew.
Sci/Tech,"More than a year after the German city of Munich declared its landmark intention to abandon Microsoft Windows in favor of upstart rival Linux, its councillors are finally ready to go ahead with the plan."
Sports," In his debut for Manchester United, Wayne Rooney scored three goals as the English side defeated Turkey #39;s Fenerbahce 6 2 Tuesday in the second rotation of the Champions League."
Sports,"  It #39;s a sign of the times for Forty Niner fans, who are getting used to major changes. The team confirmed Monday that naming rights to the stadium have been sold to Monster Cable Products Inc "
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has insisted that he would not be concerned if the Blues became the most disliked club in the country - as that would only make them even stronger.
Sports,Bayern Munich #39;s Dutch striker Roy Makaay warned his team they needed to raise their game if they were to trouble Ajax Amsterdam in their Champions League encounter on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"To curb spam, getting your Hotmail via Outlook/Express won #39;t be free much longer ... posted 12:49pm EST Tue Sep 28 2004 - submitted by Christopher R. Anderson."
Sci/Tech,"More than a year after the German city of Munich declared its landmark intention to abandon Microsoft Windows in favor of upstart rival Linux, its councilors are finally ready to go ahead with the plan."
Sports,"Hasselt, Belgium (Sports Network) - Seeded Italians Francesca Schiavone and Silvia Farina Elia led Tuesday #39;s parade of first-round winners at the inaugural Gaz de France Stars tennis event."
Sports,"Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday signed veteran forward/center Scott Williams. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair acknowledged today that there had been a decline of public trust in his government over the military campaign in Iraq and he offered 
World,A bomb-threatened Olympic Airways plane landed safely at Shannon airport today after being diverted to Ireland following a warning telephoned to an Athens newspaper.
Business,"LONDON: World oil prices surged into new record territory above \$50 a barrel Tuesday as traders took fright at a multitude of supply threats, including unrest in Nigeria and recent hurricanes."
Business,"In calling for a 10 percent staff pay cut, Delta Air Lines Inc. CEO Gerald Grinstein announced Tuesday he will decline his own salary for the remainder of the year."
Business,Calpine Corp. added more high-yield bonds to its debt load Tuesday after pricing a \$785 million deal into the market. The company - which has been criticized by market analysts in the past because of its frequency 
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 (REUTERS) - More than a year after Munich declared its intention to abandon Microsoft Windows in favor of open-source rival Linux, city councilors are finally ready to move ahead with the plan."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Corporate users facing mandates to adopt radio frequency identification technology will get a chance at this week #39;s EPCglobal US Fall Conference in Baltimore to gauge how much progress vendors, service providers "
Sports,Here are some rantings from the world of professional golf. Sort of. Vijay Singh has won eight times on the PGA Tour in 2004. He has set the 
Sports,"World number one Roger Federer struggled through an unexpectedly tough opening win on Tuesday night against outsider Nicolas Thomann, finally grabbing a 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) victory at the \$550,000 Thailand Open."
Sports,"MONTE CARLO, September 28 (Champions League) - It may not have been as emphatic as last year #39;s victory against the same opposition but Monaco pulled off another famous win at the expense of Deportivo La Coruna in a Champions League Group A match on "
Sports,Bayern Munich shrugged off some indifferent early season form as a Roy Makaay hat-trick helped them to a 4-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam in their Champions League Group C match at the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.
Sports,"Although Paralympic sports have been integrated with the Olympic movement in countries such as Canada, Germany and Great Britain for some time, Paralympic athletes #39; roles in the USA still are growing."
Sports, Winger Alexander Mogilny of the Toronto Maple Leafs has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery to his left hip for the second time in a year.
Sports,"When the Seahawks visit San Francisco in November, they won #39;t be going to Candlestick. The stadium is now known as Monster Park."
World,"The Palestinian intifada marked the completion of its fourth consecutive year yesterday, and, not surprisingly, Palestinian street anger is directed these days at both the Israelis for their brutal occupation and at Yasser Arafat #39;s incompetent and often "
World,The head of a separatist movement in Nigeria #39;s southern oil-rich Niger Delta has announced that he intends to meet President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Business," US consumer confidence slipped in September as job concerns resulted in a second consecutive monthly decline, the Conference Board said Tuesday."
Sports,A knee injury has knocked Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman out for the rest of the 2004 season. Grossman was hurt Sunday while running for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a 27-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
World,"TWO female Italian aid workers were released by their Iraqi captors overnight after three anguished weeks as hostages, sparking scenes of joy at their homes and relief among world leaders."
Business,"Telecoms equipment maker Motorola said that it is cutting 1,000 positions globally as it completes the spin-off of its former chip unit, now known as Freescale Semiconductor."
Business,An internet casino operator said it is offering Donald Trump \$US400 million (\$561.25 million) for a stake in his ailing casino company.
Business,"Shares of Google Inc., the world #39;s most-used Internet search engine, may continue to rise as the company boosts advertising revenue, research analysts at securities firms that underwrote "
Sci/Tech,"According to geneticist Ian Wilmut, who used cloning to create Dolly the sheep,  quot;We owe it to the people who suffer from motor neuron disease and are going to suffer from it in "
Sports,Bayern Munich #39;s Dutch striker Roy Makaay hit a hat-trick as they romped to a 4-0 victory over Ajax Amsterdam in Champions League Group C on Tuesday.
Sports,Team general manager John Ferguson Jr. said the procedure was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at St.
Sports,Wide receiver Derrick Mason of the Tennessee Titans says the team just is not playing well right now. Fred Taylor ran for a one-yard touchdown with nine seconds left for the victory.
Business,Equipment rental company United Rentals Inc. on Tuesday said it will likely report a non-cash charge in the third quarter to write down the goodwill of its suffering traffic control business.
Business,"Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG and transportation company Bombardier Inc. have settled a dispute over the 2001 sale of railcar maker Adtranz, the companies said Tuesday."
Business,"Stocks were set to open higher Tuesday, with the blue-chip Dow industrials aiming to push back above 10,000 mark. Oil prices remain in focus, with crude reaching above \$50 a barrle in premarket trading."
Business,Source says travel and real estate giant is close to reaching agreement to acquire travel Web site. PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Travel and real estate company Cendant Corp.
Business, Bombardier Inc. will get a  $209 million US reduction in the price it paid DaimlerChrysler AG in 2001 for the German company #39;s rail equipment division.
Sci/Tech," Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law requiring that all electronic voting machines produce paper records of every ballot cast, beginning in 2006."
Sci/Tech," Users of Internet ""peer to peer"" networks, already dodging lawsuits from the recording industry, could face up to three years in prison under a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Apple has a habit of quietly releasing special Macintosh models for schools and colleges. There were, for example, the Power Mac 5000 line and the G3 All in One Mac for education (both of which resembled early and somewhat pedestrian precursors to the original iMac)."
Business," Stocks staged a late rally on Tuesday  after Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A>, the world's largest maker of  heavy equipment, raised its revenue outlook, and shares of  energy and metal producers rose on higher commodity prices."
Business," Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A>, the world's  largest maker of heavy equipment, boosted its 2004 revenue  outlook on Tuesday, citing strong demand."
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN ANTCZAK    MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- A test pilot in a stubby rocket plane will try to climb more than 60 miles over the Mojave Desert and punch through the atmosphere Wednesday in the first stage of a quest to win a \$10 million prize meant to encourage space tourism..."
Sci/Tech,"  When the National Research Council recommended Solar System exploration goals for 2000 2010, the number one priority was sending a probe to explore Pluto and an area just beyond it known as the Kuiper Belt.     NASA plans to make that goal a reality..."
Sci/Tech,"By JILL BARTON     WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- It's not just roofs that have come apart and walls that are falling down..."
Sci/Tech,"The Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium, an international group of 28 defense-oriented companies, hopes to create a network-centric framework that allows a variety of communications and information systems and sensors to interact globally."
Sci/Tech,"IBM, HP, Sun and Manhattan Associates head the list of vendors launching new products and services at this week's EPCglobal U.S. Conference 2004 in Baltimore."
Sci/Tech,"More than a year after the German city moved to abandon Microsoft Windows in favor of Linux, city councilors are finally ready to vote on the switch."
Sci/Tech,"Despite real threats and little sense of urgency by many company executives, now is not the time for the U.S. government to mandate cybersecurity standards to private industry, a panel of of government officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Bank of America has unveiled plans to eventually put an IP phone on every employee's desktop -- a three-year, corporatewide IP telephony rollout that involves about 180,000 phones."
Sci/Tech,"It targets application performance, code quality and security."
Sci/Tech,It's the first Dell PC to feature a multiformat expansion card reader.
Sci/Tech,"Composite applications require user interface work in native language, company says."
Sci/Tech,"Company says replicating network latency, bandwidth and packet loss problems enables better lab testing."
Sci/Tech," Continuing its flirtation with open source, Microsoft Corp. on Monday posted the code of a little known collaboration application to open source development site SourceForge.net."
Sci/Tech,"  Akimbo Systems Inc., a startup that plans to deliver video over the Internet to television sets, has signed a deal for mainstream content from Time Warner Inc..."
Business,"Job worries helped push consumer confidence down in September for the second consecutive month, the Conference Board reported Tuesday."
Business,"ATLANTA Delta Air Lines is cutting the pay of executives, administrative staff and ticket and gate agents by 10 percent, increasing the shared cost of health care coverage and making changes to retirement benefits as part of its turnaround plan."
Business,"Motorola Inc. announced Tuesday plans to cut 1,000 jobs worldwide and take a charge of \$50 million for severance benefits. The job cuts are part of a restructuring resulting from the spin off of its semiconductor division into Freescale Semiconductor."
Business,A federal court jury on Tuesday ordered a Medtronic subsidiary to pay about \$110 million in a dispute between the company and a doctor who invented some of its spinal fusion technologies.
Business,area neighbors Amazon.com and Microsoft today announced the filing of several lawsuits in connection with spoofing and phishing scams that deceive consumers and misuse Amazon #39;s brand name.
Business,Men #39;s apparel retailer Joseph A. Bank Clothiers Inc. on Monday reported third-quarter profit climbed 19 percent as results benefited from growth in catalog and Internet sales.
Sci/Tech,Virgin CEO Richard Bransons Virgin Space Ship Enterprise Is Set To Set The World On Fire. We Dose Him With Cold Water With Our Rundown Of Things To Expect With The Launch Of Virgin Galactic.
Sci/Tech,"An exploit attacking the most recent Windows bug is circulating on Usenet, security experts said Tuesday, that crashes machines, yet another indicator that attackers will chase the vulnerability until they #39;ve launched mass mailing-style worm-based attacks "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo unveiled new versions of its Front Page and My Yahoo, showcasing enhancements in design and functionality to both. Beta versions of both pages will be rolled out on a phased basis beginning today."
Sci/Tech,"About half the Viagra sold on the Internet could be fake, according to University of London researchers. The scientists used near infrared (NIR) microscopy to check the ingredients of various samples of Viagra that were purchased online."
Sci/Tech,"Sept. 27, 2004This week EPCglobal US, the US chapter of EPCglobal, holds its second annual user conference and celebrates EPCglobals anniversary, as well as its own."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, England : Wayne Rooney opened his Manchester United career in spectacular fashion, scoring a hattrick as his new team thrashed Turkish champions Fenerbahce 6-2 in a Champions League Group D tie."
Sports, They never trailed and didn #39;t have any turnovers. They made five sacks and got strong play from a rookie cornerback forced into action when a starter was hurt.
Sports,Sylvain Wiltord #39;s second half goal gave Olympique Lyon a 2-1 win over Sparta Prague on Tuesday and handed the French side their first win in Group D of the Champions League.
Sports,A message on a dry-erase board greeted the Cubs in their clubhouse Monday and explained how they should approach the final days of the regular season.
Sports,"NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 28: Local golf fans are in for a treat: For the first time ever, the sports top-ranked player will be in India."
Sports,REVITALISED former French international striker Sylvain Wiltord hit the winner in Lyon #39;s 2-1 Champions League victory at Sparta Prague in a virtuoso display contrasting sharply with his fruitless time at Arsenal.
World,A revolt in the African state is threatening to disrupt the country #39;s most important export. Christian Allen Purefoy reports from Lagos on the latest conflict driving up the price of crude.
World,Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie marked the anniversary of a Palestinian uprising against Israel on Tuesday by calling on both sides to rethink tactics that have brought four years of bloodshed.
World,ROME (CBS) The Arab television network Al-Jazeera announced that two Italian hostages were released Tuesday in Iraq. Italian news reports said Premier Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed the release.
Business,"Clear Channel Radio, the largest US radio station chain, has selected Rupert Murdoch #39;s Fox News Radio as the main news supplier for about 100 of its news/talk stations, the companies said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Ted Bridis
Sci/Tech,"The purpose of this paper is to explain how attackers behave when they attempt to identify and defeat honeypots, and is useful for security professionals to deploy honeypots in a more stealthy manner."
World, A man Al Arabiya television said was negotiating the release of two French journalists held hostage in Iraq said on Tuesday he met the two Frenchmen and that an agreement had been reached to free them soon.
World," A relieved Italy broke into celebration after two Italian aid workers kidnapped in Iraq three weeks ago were released Tuesday, arriving home hours later aboard a private jet."
World," North Korea has apparently decided against holding six party talks on dismantling its suspected nuclear arms programs until after the Nov. 2 U.S. presidential election, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday."
World," TORONTO (CP)   With the price of crude oil continuing its summertime climb to hit a record high of  #36;50 US per barrel this week, Canadian consumers are feeling the pinch at the gas pumps and gearing up for a winter of high heating oil costs."
World," In an election where most voters have already chosen sides, the presidency could be decided by a small slice of America in the mushy middle  #151; wavering voters who are more likely than others to question President Bush's honesty and think the war in Iraq was a mistake."
Business,"Circuit City (CC:NYSE - news - research) Monday said same-store sales fell 4.3 in the third-quarter, attributing the decline to decreased promotions as well as weaker sales of music and movie software and wireless products."
World," Problems loom for the presidential election including voting equipment changes that could delay the outcome past Nov. 2, a group of international observers said Tuesday in a report."
World," Key lawmakers said on Tuesday they were optimistic of quick approval by Congress for reforms of the U.S. intelligence services including a powerful new director, despite disputes between the Senate and the House of Representatives."
World, A man Al Arabiya television said was  negotiating the release of two French journalists held hostage  in Iraq said on Tuesday he met the two Frenchmen and that an  agreement had been reached to free them soon.
Business,AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC) said on Monday it has signed a 10-year agreement with ID Biomedical Corp. (IDB) of Canada to distribute ID Biomedical #39;s flu vaccine in the United States.
World," North Korea has apparently decided  against holding six party talks on dismantling its suspected  nuclear arms programs until after the Nov. 2 U.S. presidential  election, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday."
World,Iraq's interim prime minister says decisive military action may soon be carried out in the rebel city of Falluja
World," John Walker Lindh asked President Bush on Tuesday to commute his 20 year prison sentence for aiding the Taliban.    His lawyer, James Brosnahan, said that Lindh was fighting alongside the Taliban in a civil war against the Northern Alliance, that he is not a terrorist and that he never fought against U.S..."
World,"Coca growers protesting government plans to eradicate their cocaine-producing crop briefly held a group of European tourists visiting Inca ruins in the Andean city of Cuzco Tuesday, police said."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: .Mac customers suffer e-mail glitches...IBM launches business research group...Verbatim to make discs with HP labeling feature.
Business,"Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. on Tuesday raised its full-year sales expectations, as stronger demand in North and South America fueled a sharp increase in global machine and engine sales."
Business,"Motorola plans to axe 1,000 workers across a number of business units, hoping to reduce costs as it refocuses on its wireless business."
Business,"The investment firm which said it may buy more than half of MCI Inc. #39;s shares has now sold all of its holdings in the telephone company for a quick profit, raising doubts about whether the courtship was sincere or designed to stoke interest in the stock."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. today said they have filed one joint and several separate lawsuits against companies and individuals accusing them of trying to defraud "
Business,"Securities regulators are suing the management team behind the rapid rise and fall of online credit lender NextCard Inc., alleging the company #39;s top executives cooked the books and then scrambled to sell their stock before the ruse unraveled into "
Business,"CRUDE oil prices surged past US\$50 a barrel for the first time yesterday to a new record high, raising concerns that higher energy costs could slow the global economy next year."
Sports," Since his Kansas City Chiefs fell to 0 3, Dick Vermeil has gotten phone calls and e mails sending words of encouragement."
Sports," Vince Carter wants out of Toronto, but new Raptors' coach Sam Mitchell doesn't think it will be an issue when training camp opens next week."
Sci/Tech," Britain #39;s Sir Richard Branson reinforced his reputation as an entrepreneurial showman by announcing a US $100 million (S $170 million) plan to take well heeled passengers, with him possibly being among the first, for a sub orbital ride into space."
Sci/Tech,Security firm F-Secure warned that the latest Windows vulnerability appears to be attracting more than the typical interest among the hacking community and that given the speed at which the 
Sci/Tech,"often via spam-style blastings that plague mailboxes worldwide -- is fake, a British researcher said Tuesday. Dr. Nic Wilson of the School of Pharmacy "
Sci/Tech,"Looking to compete with the likes of Symbian and Microsoft, PalmSource is unveiling its new operating system geared specifically for the creation of smartphones."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Oracle has begun selling business applications software to small companies in conjunction 
Sci/Tech,"Locked away in fossils is evidence of a sudden solar cooling. Kate Ravilious meets the experts who say it could explain a 3,000-year-old mass migration - and today #39;s global warming."
Sci/Tech,"Employees still pose the biggest corporate security threat, while IT systems are the main corporate security focus, reports audit and business advisory firm Ernst  amp; Young in its latest Global Information Security Survey."
Sports, The Chicago Bears signed former Dallas quarterback Chad Hutchinson to a two year contract Tuesday as insurance after Rex Grossman was lost for the season with a knee injury.
Sports,"LONDON: Three-times winner Tiger Woods bids for a third successive title at this weeks WGC-American Express Championship in Kilkenny, Ireland."
Sports," Entertaining football in the Premiership, boring in the Champions League. That is the key to Arsenal #39;s success, insists Robert Pires."
Sports,"Vince Carter wants out of Toronto, but new Raptors #39; coach Sam Mitchell doesn #39;t think it will be an issue when training camp opens next week."
Sports," A large crowd is expected at Olympic Stadium for what may be the last home game for the Montreal Expos on Wednesday night, but who knows if the mood will be that of a party or a funeral?"
Sports, The game between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees on Tuesday night was postponed by rain.
World,"King Abdullah II of Jordan said in an interview published Tuesday that he thought it was impossible under  quot;the chaos which Iraq knows today quot; to go ahead with elections there scheduled for January, and that if the vote were held  quot;the extremists quot; would win."
World,"Two Chechen men suspected of taking part in the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov have been arrested, police said Tuesday, and one commentator cited his interviews with a rebel leader as a possible motive."
World,"US forces launched Tuesday a series of air strikes on Fallujah and Sadr city northeast of Baghdad. Residents in Fallujah say that US aircrafts launched two rounds of attacks on the city, but the US military "
Sports, Only one other time has Notre Dame been 3 1 and unranked.
Sports," Two time major champion Dottie Pepper is moving to the broadcast booth next year, signing a contract with The Golf Channel to be a lead analyst for its tournament coverage."
Sports," Candlestick Park, home of the San  Francisco 49ers NFL team, was renamed ""Monster Park"" on Tuesday  in a  $6 million deal with an electronics cable company."
Sci/Tech,Cell phones in public are annoying--when other people use them. But how do we tackle the problem?
Business," The surge in crude oil prices to 50 dollars a barrel is likely to hold back the US economy but probably not cause a recession, analysts say."
Business," Travel and real estate heavyweight  Cendant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CD.N</A> is nearing a deal to buy online travel  site Orbitz Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORBZ.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORBZ.O</A>, which is controlled by the top five  U.S. airlines, for about  $1.2 billion in cash, a source close  to the talks said on Tuesday."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> said on  Tuesday it will cut wages by 10 percent and its chief executive  will go unpaid for the rest of the year, but it still warned of  bankruptcy within weeks unless more cuts are made."
Business,"Cendant Corporation, the travel and property services company that owns Avis and Budget, is in talks to acquire Orbitz.com, an online travel company, in a deal valued at around \$1 billion."
Sci/Tech,"After nearly three years as deputy secretary of technology for the commonwealth of Virginia, Eugene Huang next week will step up to be Gov."
Sci/Tech,"COMPANIES here more concerned with preventing computer viruses from attacking them, are neglecting their biggest information security threats - their employees and business partners."
Sci/Tech,"A growing number of contemporary musicians and techno enthusiasts have reignited interest in the Moog, which can synthesize any sound imaginable."
Business,Shares of Orbitz (ORBZ) jumped more than 25 in after-hours trading Tuesday on reports that the travel and real estate company Cendant (CD) is close to an agreement to buy the online travel site for about \$1.
Business,"Shares of Caterpillar (CAT) jumped more than 3 Tuesday after boosting its 2004 revenue outlook Tuesday, citing continued strong demand."
Sci/Tech," quot;There is clearly a lot of pent-up momentum, quot; says SourceLabs #39; Cornelius Willis.  quot;Companies want to get off of proprietary technology, but have been hesitant because of the lack of support."
Sci/Tech,"After setting up an initial RFID test center in Dallas last May, Sun Microsystems Inc. will follow up with a similar facility somewhere in Scotland, said Vijay Sarathy, group marketing manager for RFID at Sun."
Sports,"An exhausted but relieved Paul Hamm will take today to relax in Lausanne, Switzerland, then fly home to the USA on Wednesday, hoping to leave the past and start concentrating on the future."
World,"Iraqi kidnappers released two Italian aid workers and five other hostages Tuesday, raising hopes for at least 18 foreigners still in captivity."
World,Tony Blair pledged to create an  quot;opportunity society quot; in which everyone had  quot;an equal chance to succeed quot; yesterday as he outlined the policies he would introduce if Labour wins an historic third term in power.
World,Russian police claimed yesterday that one of the country #39;s most brutal and enigmatic contract killings - the drive-by shooting of the American journalist Paul Klebnikov in July - had 
World,"In its ardent desire to be part of Europe, modern Turkey jettisoned its Islamic character in favour of secularism about eight decades back; was in denial of its rich Islamic past and broke ranks with the Muslim world in its quest for a European identity."
Business,"An Internet casino operator said Tuesday it is offering Donald Trump \$400 million for a stake in his ailing casino company. Casino Fortune, a Trinidad-based company, said it has approached "
Business,"DALLAS ConAgra Foods will get 194 (M) million dollars for selling its minority interest in Swift Foods to Dallas-based Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst."
Sci/Tech,"Half of men buying the impotence drug Viagra online are getting counterfeit tablets, study findings suggest. Dr Nic Wilson from the University of London tested Internet-sold samples using a new technique that accurately spots the ingredients of tablets."
Sports, Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Astacio and New York Yankees pitcher Brad Halsey were each suspended Tuesday for three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball after being ejected from Bostons 11 4 win over the weekend.
World,The United States urged North Korea Tuesday to stop boasting about its nuclear weapons capability and return to the negotiating table to resolve the nuclear crisis in the Korean peninsula.
World,"PORT HARCOURT, 28 Sep 2004 (IRIN) - An ethnic militia group in Nigeria #39;s southeastern oil region vowed on Tuesday to attack oil workers there unless their companies shut down operations within three days."
Sci/Tech,Some of the country #39;s richest businessmen said yesterday they couldn #39;t wait to splash their cash on the first commercial flights into orbit.
World,": Two Italian women aid workers and their two Iraqi colleagues abducted in Baghdad have been freed after difficult negotiations, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi told a delighted parliament today."
World, The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a last ditch bid to put Ralph Nader on Oregon's election ballot.
World, The U.S. Supreme Court said on Tuesday that it would decide whether the government can take a person's home or business for a private development project intended to boost tax revenues and revitalize a local economy.
World," Peruvian special forces on Tuesday  freed 20 foreign tourists who were briefly taken hostage by  protesting coca growers in an Inca temple in the southern city  of Cuzco, police said."
World,"The UN asks for extra forces to police storm-hit Gonaives, amid a breakdown in law and order has collapsed."
World,The race for the \$10m Ansari X-Prize begins in earnest on Wednesday as SpaceShipOne prepares to rocket to more than 100km above the Earth.
World,"Crude oil surpassed \$50 a barrel for the first time and analysts said Tuesday that prices could keep rising because of a sharp rise in global demand, tight supplies and threats to output in petroleum-producing nations such as Iraq and Nigeria.    Homeowners and energy-intensive industries could feel the sting from high oil prices worsen as seasonal demand picks up this winter, and there is already evidence that the supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan are making it more costly to drive..."
World," Kidnappers released two female Italian aid workers and five other hostages Tuesday, raising hopes for at least 18 foreigners still in captivity. But insurgents showed no sign of easing their blood soaked campaign against the U.S..."
Business,"Donald Trump #39;s casino company expects to decided in the next couple of weeks whether it can reach a new debt restructuring deal with bond holders, sell assets or whether Trump will take the company private, executive vice "
Sports, Gerald Williams and Eric Valent hit solo home runs to give the New York Mets a 2 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"Half the Viagra tablets sold on the internet may be fakes, the British Pharmaceutical Conference in Manchester was told yesterday by London University researchers who have developed a way of identifying imitations."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has contributed its FlexWiki collaboration tool to SourceForge.Net, the third release from the software giant to the open-source development site, both organizations said Tuesday."
Sports,"The International Football Federation says it will pursue disciplinary action against France, Italy and the Netherlands for not handing down tough penalties against players who use drugs."
World,"A high school student wielding a 9mm pistol shot and killed four classmates and wounded five more today in Argentina #39;s worst school rampage, police said."
Sports,The game will be made up as part of a Wednesday doubleheader starting at 4 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
Sports,Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair is released from the hospital Tuesday morning after a two-night stay with a bruised sternum.
Sports,"Syracuse point guard Billy Edelin has been declared ineligible for the first semester of the academic year because he does not meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements, school officials said Tuesday."
Sports,Red Sox pitcher Pedro Astacio and Yankees pitcher Brad Halsey were each suspended Tuesday for three games and fined an undisclosed amount.
Sports,The Baltimore Orioles-Toronto Blue Jays game for Tuesday night has been canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday as part of a doubleheder.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> <cite>Reg</cite> shill disgusts free software fans
Business," Shares of newly public Google  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> on Tuesday hit a new high and posted  their  largest single day percentage gain after five investment banks  issued bullish reports on the leading Web search provider."
Business,"One person was killed and 18 injured in clashes in Iran linked to the collapse of an Islamic loan fund, Iranian state TV reports."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: .Mac customers suffer e-mail glitches...Alvarion expands wireless broadband in China...IBM launches business research group.
Sci/Tech,Public chatter on mobile phones is annoying--when other people use them. But how do we tackle the problem?
Sci/Tech,"Imagine getting more than a dozen seasons of Homer and Bart all on one disc. Or, sure, you could back up a terabyte of corporate data."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to reduce the cycle time between application design and testing and when the application is put into production, Mercury Interactive introduced this week Mercury Business Process Testing. The application will be part of the Mercury Quality Center suite of applications."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: In an unfortunate coincidence for Britain #39;s favourite entrepreneurial billionaire-showman, the promise to offer the world #39;s first commercial space flights in less than three years, has hit its first stumbling block a dismal transport record back "
Sci/Tech,GotDotNet? Depends on who you talk to. Microsoft #39;s answer to SourceForge has been as trouble-free as a baby. Who #39;s been dropped.
Sports,"COUNTY KILKENNY, Ireland (PA) -- Hurricane Jeanne has led to world No. 1 Vijay Singh pulling out of this week #39;s WGC-American Express Championship at Mount Juliet."
Sports," Daniel Inman went home to North Carolina this weekend and tried to get away from football. It didn #39;t work.  quot;The whole time I was at home, I was thinking of this game, quot; Daniel Inman said."
Sports,"When Randy Gumbley called Rick Dudley last month, the founder of the Original Stars Hockey League asked the former NHL Florida Panthers general manager to be commissioner."
Sports,"In the battle between Major League Soccer and the national teams of several players over the coming weeks, there will be likely few winners."
World,"Here we are again .. my toughest week yet since the last one ... and before the next one, said the ever-embattled but resolute British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the start of a "
World,"A 15-year-old youth opened fire on classmates at his school in southern Argentina, killing four students and injuring five others, authorities said."
Sci/Tech,"Sharp's LL-151-3D offers stereoscopic mode for viewing 3D models, but it'll cost you."
Business,Telecom Italia is poised to pay 20bn euros for the 44 stake it does not already own of its mobile unit TIM.
Business,"Shares of newly public Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday hit a new high and posted their largest single-day percentage gain after five investment "
Sports,"LONDON: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists there will be no love lost when he comes face to face with Porto, the Champions League winners he quit."
Sports,Apparently even a Hall of Fame coach doesn #39;t get a break from the officials. Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs on Tuesday reviewed the tape of the previous night #39;s loss to the Dallas Cowboys and determined he was on the wrong side of  quot;two awful calls.
Sports,"Portland, OR (Sports Network) - The Portland Trail Blazers signed center Theo Ratliff to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Shares of newly public Google Inc.  on Tuesday hit a new high and posted  their largest single day percentage gain after five investment banks issued bullish reports on the leading Web search provider.
Sci/Tech," Sharp's LL 151 3D offers stereoscopic mode for viewing 3D models, but it'll cost you."
Sci/Tech," Its next test center will be in Scotland, the company said at EPGglobal, where it also announced its first RFID toolkit and an RFID warehouse management solution."
Sci/Tech,"Optical fiber can deliver data fast, sometimes too fast. Slowing light might make some networking bottlenecks vanish."
World,"Sep 28, 2004 (CIDRAP News) - Thailand #39;s avian influenza outbreak is drawing widespread international attention with the confirmation of two more human cases, one of which opens the possibility of human-to-human transmission."
World,"AN Olympic Airways plane bound for New York with 295 passengers aboard was being diverted to Shannon airport in Ireland after an Athens newspaper received warning of a bomb on board, a company spokesman said."
World,  The Jordanian monarch said in an interview published Tuesday that elections in Iraq are impossible in the current chaos and that he sees no chances of improvement in the short term.
Sci/Tech," Toshiba Corp.'s new desktop replacement multimedia notebooks, introduced on Tuesday, are further evidence that U.S. consumers still have yet to embrace the mobility offered by Intel Corp.'s newer mobile processors."
Sci/Tech,"Not so long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Chip Collier was on a mission. ""I really gotta stop bleeding and dying,"" the 24-year old said as he slouched in front of his computer in his ninth-floor Chicago apartment. ""I'm really horrible about not paying attention to my battle fatigue."""
World," Russia and Turkey, putting to rest  lingering Cold War tensions, said Monday it was time their  political ties caught up with their booming economic links."
Sci/Tech,"Most musicians and artists say the Internet has helped them make more money from their work\despite online file-trading services that allow users to copy songs and other material for free, according to a study released on Sunday."
Business,"Coeur d #39;Alene Mines Corp (CDE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) admitted defeat on Tuesday in its \$1.8 billion bid to acquire Canadian gold and silver miner Wheaton River Minerals Ltd."
Business,"ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said private equity firm Hicks, Muse, Tate  amp; Furst Inc. exercised its option to buy the company #39;s minority stake "
Business,"Neiman Marcus on Tuesday unveiled its 2004 Christmas Book, which features an extraordinary array of gifts from a his and her bowling alley to a 230-foot-long Zeppelin."
Sci/Tech,The scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep has applied for a licence to clone human embryos in the hope of using stem cells extracted from them to unravel the mysteries of motor neurone disease.
Sci/Tech,"Redwood City, CA, 28 September 2004 - IXI Mobile and its IXI-Connect OS software have been selected by AT amp;T Wireless for Ogo, AT amp;T Wireless #39; hip, new mobile messaging device."
Sports,"Instead of the fireworks and all night partying that usually accompanies such an event, it was a scaled back closing ceremony for the Athens Paralympics in tribute to seven teenagers killed in a bus crash on their way to the Games."
Sports,"San Francisco #39;s iconic Candlestick Park, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, was renamed Monster Park on Tuesday in a \$US6 million deal with an electronics cable company."
World,An Argentine student opened fire on his classmates Tuesday killing four of them in the southern Argentina city of Carmen de Patagones.
Sci/Tech,"Cyberterrorism could be the most devastating weapon of mass destruction yet and could cripple the U.S. economy, former CIA Director Robert Gates said at a terrorism conference Saturday."
Sci/Tech," The creator of Dolly the sheep, the world's first mammal cloned from an adult, applied for a human cloning license Tuesday to study how nerve cells go awry to cause motor neuron disease."
Sci/Tech," Plants like being talked to, right? Well, Spanish researchers want to know if yeast used to age sherry grows better with music loosely based on its own DNA."
Sci/Tech," The area of the San Andreas fault where a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Tuesday is a seismic hot spot that has produced similar temblors every two or three decades and, as a consequence, is among the most monitored quake sites in the world."
Sci/Tech,"Investment fund sells hundreds of thousands of shares, but still has major stake--and voice--in SCO's future."
Sci/Tech,"Optical fiber can deliver data fast, sometimes too fast. Slowing light might make some networking bottlenecks vanish."
Business,"Cendant, the American travel group that owns car rental shops Avis and Budget, is close to acquiring online travel agency Orbitz.com in a deal said to be worth more than \$1 billion."
Business,"BRUSSELS Neelie Kroes, the Dutch candidate to be the European Union #39;s powerful new competition commissioner, defended her nomination in hearings at the European Parliament on Tuesday, insisting that her past membership on company boards did not imply a "
Sports,"London 2012 Olympic bid leaders yesterday insisted that the capital has a realistic chance of winning the right to host the next but one summer games despite starting the campaign behind the clear favourites, Paris."
World,"is all smiles as released hostages Simona Torretta (R) and Simon Pari celebrate as they arrive at Ciampino Airport in Rome September 28, 2004."
Sports,"CELTIC face a tall order in tonights Champions League match against AC Milan in Italy, but the Scottish champions were given encouragement yesterday when striker Chris Sutton declared himself fit for action."
Sci/Tech,Three former BEA Systems Inc. executives who left earlier this year have resurfaced as founders of a Seattle startup that plans to begin integrating and supporting a variety of open source server software next year.
Sci/Tech,Supporters of interstate shipping of wine from producers to consumers see their cause as a contest between David and Goliath: mom-and-pop wineries and connoisseurs of the grape vs. powerful liquor wholesalers.
Sci/Tech," While much has been made of efforts by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Intel Corp. to bring dual core processors to PCs and servers, Freescale Semiconductor Inc. announced Tuesday at a conference in Frankfurt, Germany, details of a dual core PowerPC processor designed for embedded applications, such as networking and storage."
Sci/Tech, The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that could allow criminal charges to be brought against individuals who participate in file swapping Web sites or networks.
World," The Basque separatist group ETA set off  a series of bombs across Spain Monday, but no one was seriously  injured in the resurgence of violence by the outlawed  guerrillas, Spanish officials and media said."
Sci/Tech," Elephants in zoos are living as long as those in the wild, but their population in captivity is dwindling because it is so difficult to breed them, according to studies released Friday."
World," Kidnappers released two female Italian aid workers and five other hostages Tuesday, raising hopes for foreigners still in captivity. But insurgents showed no sign of easing their blood soaked campaign against the U.S. presence in Iraq, staging a show of defiance in Samarra and striking twice with deadly force in Basra."
World, The top diplomats for Russia and Cuba condemned all forms of terrorism Tuesday and renewed Russia's call last week to expand the war against the global scourge.
World, A top Sudanese official on Tuesday defended an accused ringleader of Arab militia attacks on African villagers as a legitimate tribal leader and warned any attempt to go after such men could ignite warfare that would tear the country apart.
World, Two young Australian men have been jailed for more than two years for firebombing three Asian restaurants in a series of racist attacks earlier this year.
World,"Crude oil production in the country has again been disrupted after militant youths, numbering about 200, stormed and forcefully shut down three flowstations in the swamp of Rivers State."
World, Vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Tuesday sought to blunt growing support for President Bush among women voters and others concerned about national security by campaigning with a Sept. 11 widow in two states that suffered losses in the terrorist attacks.
World,"Scientific tests on a range of traditional remedies have shown they have ""real benefits"", researchers say."
World,"Union Pacific, once the jewel in Rocco DiSpirito's crown, will close at the end of the year."
World," Gerald Williams and Eric Valent hit solo home runs to give the New York Mets a 2 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.    Williams broke a scoreless tie in the third with his fourth home run, a deep drive to center off Paul Byrd..."
World," The White House came out Tuesday against parts of a Senate intelligence reorganization bill, saying they would create ""a cumbersome new bureaucracy"" for coordinating the activities of 15 spy agencies under a national intelligence director.    Meanwhile, one of the leaders of the Sept..."
Business,"Delta Air Lines is to cut wages by 10 percent and its chief executive will go unpaid for the rest of the year, but it still warned of bankruptcy within weeks unless more cuts are made."
Business,"ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty Media Corporation announced that the jury in Klesch  amp; Company Ltd."
Sports," A week before the playoffs begin, the New York Yankees are worried about the health of another starting pitcher. This time, it's Orlando Hernandez."
Sci/Tech,Toshiba #39;s new desktop-replacement multimedia notebooks are further evidence that US consumers have yet to embrace the mobility offered by Intel #39;s newer mobile processors.
Sci/Tech,"1. The toilets. What is that thing, you say? Well, its not a urinal, but rather what is known in English as a squat-toilet. It might seem hard to believe, but many people in Japan prefer using these floor holes to a standard Western toilet."
Sports, The San Francisco Giants may have to continue their quest for the postseason without their closer. Major League Baseball on Tuesday suspended righthander Dustin Hermanson three games and 
Sports, A court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in the dispute over who is the rightful owner of the ball Barry Bonds hit for his 700th home run.
Sports," As the often quoted Hall of Fame  catcher Yogi Berra might say: ""It seems like deja vu all over  again."""
Business, The yen was cornered near a six week low  against the dollar on Wednesday as record high oil prices  dampened investors' outlook on the Japanese economy ahead of  the Bank of Japan's survey on business sentiment.
World,"The world #39;s poorer nations are paying a heavy price in human lives for the failure of the rich to provide the resources they promised to fight global hunger and poverty, humanitarian agency Oxfam said in a report released Sunday."
Business,"Contract electronics manufacturer Solectron Corp. on Tuesday posted a narrower quarterly loss, helped by a 23 percent rise in revenue but issued a forecast at the low end "
Sci/Tech,World #39;s leading software developer Microsoft has announced that it will promote its cheaper and simplified version of WindowsXP in Russia and soon launch a series of marketing 
Sports,"Bag it. The Blue Jays and Orioles got rained out on Tuesday night, bowing to nature #39;s demands. The game will be made up on Wednesday as part of a doubleheader, starting at 3:05 pm ET."
World,"ROME : Two female Italian aid workers arrived back in Rome after being released from a three-week hostage ordeal in Iraq, sparking scenes of joy at their homes and relief among world leaders."
Business,P amp;O staked its immediate future as a ferry operator on the burgeoning freight market yesterday as it blamed the death of the booze cruise for the need to axe one-fifth of its workforce.
Business,By James Daley in London and Katherine Griffiths in New York. Three former NatWest bankers who are fighting extradition to the US over their alleged involvement in a 4m fraud linked to the collapse of Enron 
Sci/Tech," Sensuous, intellectual woman, 5'3, adventurous, pretty and open, seeks a life partner who is sexy, highly intelligent and cheerful. How old is this woman? In her early 60s. That's the profile Mary Bellis Waller, now 64, posted on two Internet dating sites during her search for a companion. Waller was a pioneer of online dating among people her age, and thousands of others age 60 and older are also turning to the Internet to find romance."
Sci/Tech," In a harbinger of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a newly announced flaw in Microsoft Corp. programs and begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format."
Sci/Tech,MonkeyDev writes  quot;Yahoo is reporting that Munich is ready to move forward with plans to  #39;abandon Microsoft Windows in favor of upstart rival Linux.
Sci/Tech,Future DVDs could hold about one hundred times the capacity that current discs can hold. That would mean about 472 hours of film on one disc the size of a current DVD disc.
Sci/Tech,"The video compact disc (VCD) player was a spectacular breakthrough in the history of China #39;s electronics industry. The device, first invented by the Chinese firm Wanyan Electronics "
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource Inc. on Tuesday launched the latest version of its operating system, which targets manufacturers of the increasing number of advanced cellular phones in the market."
Sci/Tech,Grey Ninja writes  quot;GC Advanced has reported from the Tokyo Game Show that the PSP will retail for \$349.99. Coupled with the previously announced price of the Nintendo DS at \$149.
Sci/Tech, Toshiba Corp. on Tuesday unveiled a flat panel TV that uses a new technology developed jointly by the Japanese electronics maker and the Japanese camera company Canon.
World,A high school pupil wielding a 9mm pistol shot dead four classmates and wounded five more yesterday in Argentina #39;s worst school rampage.
Sci/Tech," Travel and real estate heavyweight Cendant Corp.  is nearing a deal to buy online travel site Orbitz Inc. , which is controlled by the top five U.S. airlines, for about  #36;1.2 billion in cash, a source close to the talks said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an anti spyware bill on Tuesday banning unauthorized installation of deceptive software that hides in personal computers and secretly monitors user activity.
World,"The Bush administration responded calmly Tuesday to North Korean claims it has turned the plutonium from 8,000 spent nuclear fuel rods into nuclear weapons."
Sci/Tech, British defense contractor BAE Systems PLC said Tuesday that its U.S. subsidiary will acquire software maker Alphatech Inc. for  #36;88 million cash.
Sci/Tech," The company says ""Masala"" includes search technology that will make it ""dramatically easier to access information of all different kinds"" in a unified search, including e mail files, text documents, video and audio clips."
Sci/Tech," Warning lights flashed atop four police cars as the caravan wound its way up the driveway in a procession fit for a presidential candidate. At long last, Azy and Indah had arrived. They even flew through a hurricane to get here."
Sci/Tech," As the enterprise increasingly looks for vertical solutions from its CRM vendors, Kana Software with an on premise solution and Entellium with a hosted solution, will both announce this week industry specific best practice applications for customer service and sales force automation."
Sci/Tech,"A British multimillionaire, Richard Branson, has just signed a substantial contract with the makers of SpaceShipOne for the development and construction of passenger-carrying space vehicles."
Business,"The extradition of three former NatWest bankers, being sought by US prosecutors from the Enron Task Force, would have  quot;frightening consequences quot; for the British legal system, a court heard yesterday."
Business,"Euro Disney, the French theme park operator, said yesterday it had won agreement from all its creditors on a modified debt restructuring plan, including a 250m (170m) capital increase, designed to haul it back from the brink of bankruptcy."
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bell, who underwent colorectal cancer surgery in May, said Tuesday he was back in the hospital for continued treatment."
Sci/Tech,"Reports of the death of CDs have been greatly exaggerated, according to research published yesterday which said legally downloaded music would represent only a fraction of sales in five years #39; time."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp., the world #39;s largest chip maker, on Tuesday introduced a powerful mobile chip running at 3.33 GHz for notebook computers."
Sports,Greece announced stringent measures to improve safety on its roads yesterday as the country mourned seven schoolchildren killed in a traffic accident on their way to the Paralympics.
Sports,Jeff Conine homered and Mike Lowell drove in two runs to lead the Florida Marlins over Montreal 5-2 on Tuesday night in what might prove to be the Expos #39; second-to-last game at Olympic Stadium.
Sports,"After two ugly losses and two lightweight wins, the Auburn Tigers finally had a chance to prove their mettle against Tennessee last season."
Sports,"Eric Munson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night."
World,"Two Italian aid workers kidnapped 21 days ago in an audacious daylight raid were freed Tuesday, the prime minister of Italy announced."
World,A Greek passenger jet bound for New York made an emergency landing in Ireland yesterday after a warning that a bomb was about to explode on board.
Sci/Tech, California Gov. Arnold  Schwarzenegger signed an anti spyware bill on Tuesday banning  unauthorized installation of deceptive software that hides in  personal computers and secretly monitors user activity.
World,Civilians and soldiers living abroad face an unwieldy system of absentee balloting that could prevent their votes from being counted.
Business,"ATLANTA Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s chief executive said yesterday he is declining his six-figure salary for the rest of the year as he detailed a 10 percent pay cut that will affect senior officials, administrative staff and ticket and gate agents."
Business,"Jeff Wasson thumbed the steel visor higher on his forehead so he could see out from under his suit of armor.  quot;It would be a great gift for the executive who has everything, quot; Wasson said of the shiny suit, which weighs 65 pounds."
Sci/Tech,"Just after unveiling a wireless network upgrade, AT amp;T Wireless has introduced a wireless messaging device called Ogo, which will provide instant messaging and e-mail from AOL, MSN and Yahoo in addition to direct text messaging."
Sci/Tech,"Packard is getting rid of one of its high profile utility computing projects, although much of the technology will live on in other initiatives."
Sports,"In his debut for Manchester United on Tuesday, the 18-year-old England striker scored three goals as United thrashed Turkey #39;s Fenerbahce 6-2 in the second rotation of the Champions League."
Business,"The deal would end a daring experiment by the nation's airlines, which created Orbitz as a competitor to Expedia and online ticketing sites like it."
Business,Last month was awful for the airlines because of factors like weather and the fact that kids go back to school earlier than they used to.
Sci/Tech,"Rather than banning the phones outright, schools are capitulating to demands of parents and market realities, and allowing students to carry cellphones in school."
Sci/Tech,About a half-dozen Web sites have emerged in the past few years to cater to interests of those immersed in the world of classical men's clothing.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has announced that it is planning to distribute the low cost stripped down version of Windows XP in Russia, sources say."
Sci/Tech,"One day Hewlett-Packards Utility Data Center (UDC) is proof of the companys leadership in the emerging on demand, adaptive computing, pay-as-you-go world."
Sports,"Not that this is a Bandwagon column, mind you, because it most emphatically is not. Not after the Redskins lost to the geriatric Cowboys early Tuesday morning, at an hour when Vinny Testaverde and Eddie George "
Sports,"Spain will take on the United States for the Davis Cup champion in Southern Spain #39;s Seville City on December 3-5, China Radio International reported Wednesday."
Sports,"The Expos president has lists prepared and plans in place to close up shop in Montreal and rebuild the franchise in Washington. He #39;ll begin to act once Major League Baseball confirms the club #39;s move, something which could happen as soon as Thursday."
Sci/Tech," An LCD joint venture between Toshiba Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said on Wednesday it would start making large TV displays early next year, entering a rapidly expanding but crowded market."
World,"The World Health Organization on Tuesday downplayed concerns over human-to-human transmission of bird flu, after authorities in Thailand confirmed that a woman who died of the virus probably contracted it from her daughter."
World,"Riad Ali, who is an Israeli Arab, was handed over to Palestinian police today, nearly 24 hours after he was abducted at gunpoint from a CNN van."
World,"His gut was twisted into a knot, his head pounding, his leg searing in pain from a gunshot wound. Ibrahim Mohamed Doud, a village elder in an African tribe, remembers the day an "
Sci/Tech," IBM Corp. plans to announce today that it has built the world's fastest supercomputer at one of its facilities in Rochester, Minn., wresting the title from a system in Japan."
Sci/Tech,"BlackBerrys, sometimes referred to as CrackBerrys among addicted adherents, make e-mail portable, available anytime and almost anywhere. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. plans to announce Wednesday that it has built the world's fastest supercomputer at one of its facilities in Rochester, Minn., wresting the title from a system in Japan.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Celera Genomics Group of Rockville announced an agreement Tuesday to provide potential targets for cancer drugs to biotech giant Genentech Inc.\<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business, The yen was cornered near a six week low against the dollar on Wednesday as record high oil prices dampened investors' outlook on the Japanese economy ahead of the Bank of Japan's survey on business sentiment.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei fell 0.19 percent by midday on Wednesday, erasing initial gains and extending losses into a ninth straight day as worry over higher oil prices and domestic economic uncertainty hit exporters and tech stocks."
Business," High oil prices will probably brake U.S. growth but will not derail the economy provided there is not another sharp spike upwards, a top Federal Reserve policymaker said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," An LCD joint venture between Toshiba  Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said on Wednesday  it would start making large TV displays early next year,  entering a rapidly expanding but crowded market."
Business," Travel and real estate heavyweight  Cendant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CD.N</A> is nearing a deal to buy online travel  site Orbitz Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORBZ.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORBZ.O</A>, which is controlled by the top five  U.S. airlines, for about  $1.2 billion in cash, a source close  to the talks said on Tuesday."
Business,"Crude oil prices jumped beyond \$50 a barrel Tuesday, renewing concerns that sustained high energy costs will weaken the economy."
Business,"Mortgage securities traders and strategists say if Fannie Mae does reduce the number of mortgages it buys, it could lead to a small, short-term increase in mortgage interest rates paid by consumers, probably no more than 0.1 percent."
Business,The Reserve Bank says there has been a sharp increase in activity on Australia #39;s foreign exchange markets over the past three years.
Business,"Risk-assessment techniques are yielding results at the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the number of enforcement referrals from SEC inspectors is up significantly in the last six months, senior SEC officials said."
Sports,"After a decade of lobbying, promise making and plan changing, the executives and officials trying to bring a Major League Baseball team to Virginia believed they had one last chance."
Business,"Linda Ahlers, president of Marshall Field #39;s, will retire effective Dec. 31, the store chain #39;s owner May Department Stores Co."
Sci/Tech,"Richard Branson, famed entrepreneur from Great Britain, has announced that he will launch the first passenger space service in 2007."
World,There was widespread rejoicing on Tuesday night in Italy at the release of two Italian female aid workers who had been held hostage in Iraq.
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair has admitted evidence about Saddam Hussein having weapons of mass destruction was wrong, but insists it was the correct decision to remove Saddam Hussein."
Sci/Tech," A small explosion of rocks, ash and steam could occur within the next few days within the crater of Mount St. Helens, where earthquake activity has been steadily building for nearly a week, scientists said Tuesday."
World," Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian gunman and wounded three early on Wednesday in a raid on militant strongholds in the northern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics and witnesses said."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair, skirting a direct apology, acknowledged to his Labour Party Tuesday that intelligence used to justify the invasion of Iraq was wrong, but insisted the world was safer with Saddam Hussein in prison."
World, The U.S. ambassador formally returned a 300 year old wooden altarpiece to Mexico on Tuesday that thieves had tried to sell in the United States.
World," Bob Dole and Al Gore, both former presidential candidates themselves, offered their thoughts Tuesday on the upcoming debate."
World, About 30 Oregon veterans who support Democrat John Kerry for president were rebuffed Tuesday when they showed up at a Republican rally in hopes of delivering a letter to first lady Laura Bush criticizing the war in Iraq.
World,"The experience of Ibrahim Mohamed Doud and his two wives, one African and one Arab, illustrates the tangled ethnicity of Darfur, the scene of the violent displacement of 1.5 million people."
Sci/Tech, India's top software exporter Tata Consultancy Services announced Monday it has won a multimillion dollar deal with Italian sports car maker Ferrari to design Formula 1 engines.
World,"<p></p><p> By Robin Emmott</p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian special forces on Tuesdayfreed 20 foreign tourists who were briefly taken hostage byprotesting coca growers in an Inca temple in the southern cityof Cuzco, police said.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. plans to announce today that it has built the world #39;s fastest supercomputer at one of its facilities in Rochester, Minn."
Sci/Tech,"HP is throwing in the towel and abandoning its Utility Data Center, just a month shy of its third birthday. The UDC offered self-adapting, self-healing, policy-driven automated cross-platform services: install "
Sports,Hurrican Jeanne has pervented world number one golfer Vijay Singh from attending this week #39;s WGC tournament in Ireland. Vijay Singh has withdrawn from this week #39;s WGC-American 
Sports,"ranked Roger Federer reached the second round of the Thailand Open on Tuesday in a bid for his 10th title this season, winning 6 4, 7 6 (4) against France #39;s Nicolas Thomann, who is ranked 507th."
Sports,The Braves gasped when Jaret Wright was forced to leave in the third inning of Tuesday night #39;s game against the Mets after being struck just above his right foot with line drive.
World,TONY Blair made an impassioned appeal for Labour to put Iraq behind them as he outlined 10 policy pledges to win a historic third term in power.
World,"If anything should be apparent by now its that George Bush has seriously failed us. We are enmeshed in war for oil in Iraq. As demand across the world increases in the face of shrinking supply, resource exporters "
Business,"com September 28, 2004, 9:54 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,It says much for the progress made by Jose Antonio Reyes that the Spain international has become an important part of Arsenal #39;s bid to win the Champions League which continues tonight against Rosenborg.
Sports,Bethany Donaphin hit a turnaround jumper with .5 seconds remaining to lift the New York Liberty a 66-64 victory over the defending WNBA champion Detroit Shock on Tuesday night and into the Eastern Conference finals.
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair said in a prepared speech yesterday that he realized the war in Iraq had divided Britain, but that he could not sincerely apologize for helping topple Saddam Hussein."
Sci/Tech,"An IBM machine has reclaimed the title of world #39;s fastest supercomputer, overtaking a Japanese computer that had caused shock waves at US government agencies when it set a computing speed record in 2002."
Business," TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - The yen held off from six-week  lows against the dollar on Wednesday, but traders said the  Japanese currency would likely weaken further if oil prices  keep striking record highs."
Business," ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) - High oil prices will probably  brake U.S. growth but will not derail the economy provided  there is not another sharp spike upward, a top Federal Reserve  policymaker said on Tuesday."
Business,"Wall Street, which forced Google, the Internet search engine, to lower the price of its shares sharply in its initial public offering in August, has decided that the company is worth a lot more today than it was then."
Business,"U.S. blue chips were higher today, led by shares of major oil producers benefiting from higher crude oil prices, which broke through the \$50 a barrel mark."
Business,Crude oil prices in New York stayed higher Tuesday after passing 50 dollars per barrel as Nigerian rebels threatened oil output and Hurricane Ivan slashed production in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox crept closer to the New York Yankees in the AL East on Tuesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 10-8 on Kevin Millar #39;s two-out, two-run homer in the 11th inning."
World,"DEAR readers, Tony Blair #39;s speech at the annual conference of the Labour Party was billed as the most important speech of his political career, considering the grave situation that "
Business,"US Airways intends to slash its executive payroll by 20 percent, reducing the pay and benefits for its 3,000 managers and eliminating some positions, sources familiar with the plan said yesterday."
Business," Input, a Reston provider of government market intelligence, said the federal budget for first responders to attacks and disasters may decrease for the first time since the Sept."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., world #39;s largest software maker, announced that it has added Russia to its Windows XP Starter Edition pilot program today."
Sci/Tech,Executives from 28 companies in the United States and Europe today faced the cameras and pledged their intention to work together to build interoperable systems for the Defense Department and other government agencies.
Sci/Tech,SourceLabs will use the venture capital for ongoing research and development and to expand its sales and marketing. Ignition Partners was founded by Microsoft veterans -- including 
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells are on opposite sidelines for the first time in nearly 14 years when the Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night."
Sports," Candlestick Park, home of the San Francisco 49ers National Football League team, was renamed  quot;Monster Park quot; today in a US $6 million ( $9."
Sports,"As much as Bobby Labonte wants to liken finishing 11th in NASCAR #39;s revised points system to winning a table centerpiece, he finds consolation in spoils such as a \$250,000 points fund "
World,"Typhoon Meari landed on Japan #39;s southernmost main island of Kyushu on Wednesday, forcing hundreds to evacuate as it unleashed heavy rains and strong winds."
Sci/Tech, IBM Corp. claimed unofficial bragging rights Tuesday as owner of the world's fastest supercomputer.
Sci/Tech," Warning lights flashed atop four police cars as the caravan wound its way up the driveway in a procession fit for a foreign potentate. At long last, Azy and Indah had arrived. They even flew through a hurricane to get here."
World," Lanxess Corp., a chemicals and polymers unit of Bayer Corp., plans to move one of its factories from Texas to eastern China's Shandong province, state media reported Wednesday."
World," Environmental groups sued the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday, claiming a six year old federal law aimed at preventing wildfires has degenerated into a backdoor effort to eventually increase logging across 340,000 acres of Sierra Nevada national forests."
World," Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian  gunman and wounded three early on Wednesday in a raid on  militant strongholds in the northern Gaza Strip, Palestinian  medics and witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Telecom Italia plans to  use cash for a bigger than expected chunk of a 20 billion euro ( #36;26.69 billion) buyout of its mobile unit TIM, a source close to the deal said on Monday."
World," John Walker Lindh asked President Bush on Tuesday to commute his 20 year prison sentence for aiding the Taliban. His lawyer, James Brosnahan, said that Lindh was fighting alongside the Taliban in a civil war against the Northern Alliance, that he is not a terrorist and that he never fought against U.S..."
World," Warning lights flashed atop four police cars as the caravan wound its way up the driveway in a procession fit for a foreign potentate. At long last, Azy and Indah had arrived..."
Business,"US consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in September as the outlook for jobs deteriorated, the Conference Board said Sept."
Business,"It will soon be riskier than ever to write a check if you don #39;t have money in the bank to cover it. Under a law that goes into effect Oct. 28, banks that get checks will be allowed "
Sports," Major League Baseball will announce Wednesday that Washington will be the new home of the Montreal Expos, bringing the national pastime back to the nation's capital for the first time in 33 years, The Associated Press has learned."
Sports,"WAYNE ROONEY launched himself into the footballing stratosphere with a debut hat-trick at Old Trafford last night. On this evidence, Sir Alex Ferguson would have made a wise investment if he had spent the "
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki is so fast you might wonder why he doesn #39;t bunt more often. Only a handful of his 250-plus hits have been bunts and manager Bob Melvin explained that opposing 
Sports," Apparently even a Hall of Fame coach doesn't get a break from the officials. Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs on Tuesday reviewed the tape of the previous night's loss to the Dallas Cowboys and determined he was on the wrong side of ""two awful calls."""
World," Seoul, September 29 KAZINFORM    North Korea denounced South Korea #39;s renewed demand for the dismantlement of its nuclear weapons program through a multilateral forum, calling it  quot;an act of a thief wielding up a stick."
World,The women of remote Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific are proud they started having sex at 12 years of age and believe rape and sex assault charges against their men is an attempt by London to close their island home.
World,"The Palestinian uprising marked its fourth anniversary with signs that the violent Hamas group is preparing a formidable political challenge to Yasser Arafat, despite a series of devastating blows from Israel."
World,Minister of Foreign Affairs Mark Chen () yesterday apologized for the words used to condemn a comment by his Singaporean counterpart who warned against Taiwan independence at a United Nations meeting last week.
Sports," Major League Baseball is set to  announce on Wednesday that the Montreal Expos will relocate to  Washington next year, local media reported, citing city and  baseball officials."
Sports, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher  Jaret Wright left Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with  a bruised right ankle.
Sports,"According to an executive, the Mets have reached an agreement to hire the Montreal Expos' general manager, Omar Minaya, to head the baseball office."
Sports,"The Yankees' game against the Minnesota Twins was rained out Tuesday night, but Orlando Hernndez, the Yankees' scheduled starter, would not have pitched anyway."
Sci/Tech,Shopping search engines make it easy for people to research and buy products. They can also be a powerful and cost-effective customer acquisition channel for merchants.
Business, Oil prices hugged  #36;50 a barrel on Wednesday on worries of potential supply disruptions and with U.S. crude inventories expected to fall due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Ivan.
Business, Oil prices hugged  $50 a barrel on  Wednesday on worries of potential supply disruptions and with  U.S. crude inventories expected to fall due to the lingering  effects of Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech,A panel of biologists with the US Fish and Wildlife Service says sage grouse should not be listed as an endangered species. The recommendation has environmental groups threatening to sue.
Sports,ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger last night suffered a Champions League setback as Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva (above) was left facing a long-term injury absence.
Sports,The Yankees #39; staff infection has spread to the one man the team can #39;t afford to lose. Orlando Hernandez was scratched from last night #39;s scheduled start because 
World,"DUBLIN, Sept 29 (AFP) - An Olympic Airlines plane diverted to Ireland following a bomb alert, the second faced by the Greek carrier in four days, resumed its journey to New York Wednesday after no device was found on board, airport officials said."
World,"Defence lawyers for seven descendants of the 18th-century Bounty mutineers accused of sexual assault on remote Pitcairn Island moved to halt the trials of the men today, claiming judicial bias."
World,"Suicide attack misfires: Two suicide bombers tried to ram their cars into a National Guard base in Kharma, about 40 miles west of Baghdad, on Sunday."
Sports,"Bayern - who disappointed in last season #39;s campaign - were back to their all-consuming best, their powerful midfield stifling the invention of Ajax #39;s talented trio of Wesleys Sonck and Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart."
Sports,US Open champion Roger Federer has begun his quest for a 10th 2004 title with a win in the first round of the Thailand Open. Stepping out for the first time since adding the Flushing Meadows Grand Slam title 
Sports,he Liberty #39;s players said yesterday that they had watched the videotape of Sunday #39;s loss to the Detroit Shock in Game 2 of the WNBA Eastern Conference playoffs and had been embarrassed by what they had seen.
World,The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it remains hopeful six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear program can resolve the crisis on the peninsula.
Business,Oil prices hugged \$50 a barrel on Wednesday on worries of potential supply disruptions and with US crude inventories expected to fall due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Ivan.
Sports,"Greg Maddux gave up three homers, including Adam Dunn #39;s 44th of the year, in an 8-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night that could cost the Cubs valuable ground in the NL wild-card race."
Sports,"Points: Though it is still September, this key divisional clash could determine who represents the East Division in the Mid-American Conference title game - as it has for five of the past six years."
World,"Kidnappers released two Italian women and five other hostages Tuesday, raising hopes for foreigners still in captivity. Insurgents showed no sign of easing their "
World," At a local college being used as a hospital, an elderly woman named Madame Edmey Cimeus shouted  quot;Jezu! Jezu!"
Business,"Fannie Maes chief, Franklin Raines, once seen as a rising star and possible future Treasury secretary, may have to reassess his ambitions."
Business," Among the companies whose shares are likely to see active trading in Wednesday #39;s session is Orbitz (ORBZ: news, chart, profile)."
Business,"High oil prices will probably brake US growth but will not derail the economy provided they do not rise sharply from current levels, top Federal Reserve policymakers said on Tuesday."
Business,A judge is scheduled today to hear arguments from a Hollinger Inc. minority shareholder that wants to oust Conrad Black and his allies as senior managers of the Toronto holding company.
Business,he United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta has upheld the valuation by prosecutors of \$328 million in losses by investors in HealthSouth.
Business,"Despite the growing economy, consumer confidence has begun to taper off because of the weak labor market, according to a study released Tuesday by The Conference Board."
Business," A new  $50 bill with touches of red, blue and yellow went into circulation Tuesday and soon will be showing up at banks, cash registers and wallets."
Business,"Amazon.com has filed a series of lawsuits against spammers who targeted its customers with e-mails trying to defraud them, the company said yesterday."
Sports,"Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs yesterday expressed displeasure with a pair of officiating calls in Washington #39;s 21-18 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, and the NFL responded by conceding its crew made two mistakes."
Sports,"  Gil Meche continue his amazing transformation last night in the Coliseum, limiting the A #39;s to two runs in 6 2/3 innings as the Mariners beat Oakland 7 2."
Sports,"Major League Baseball, which has operated the Montreal Expos the past three seasons, likely still will make the personnel and roster decisions for the team that will play at RFK "
Sports,"Here #39;s what Buffalo Bills offensive line coach Jim McNally sees when he looks at the Patriots stats, news #39; defense: They #39;re sound and have terrific coaching."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has signed a 500m, seven-year deal with Lloyds TSB to enhance the banks voice and data services. IBM is acting as the Lloyds TSBs strategic technology partner, as the bank builds a new national "
World,"Two female Italian aid workers were liberated yesterday after three weeks of terrifying captivity at the hands of Iraqi abductors, and flew home to tears and cheers in Rome."
Business,"  Electronics contract manufacturer Solectron Corp. reported fourth quarter revenue late Tuesday that grew 23 percent from a year ago, but gave a first quarter forecast that fell short of Wall Street #39;s estimates."
World,A group of women on the tiny UK Pacific colony of Pitcairn criticise sex abuse trials about to start on the island.
World,Two suspected Israeli spies convicted of trying to obtain a false passport are deported from New Zealand.
Business," ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) - High oil prices will probably  brake U.S. growth but will not derail the economy provided they  do not rise sharply from current levels, top Federal Reserve  policymakers said on Tuesday."
World,"JACKSON, N.J. - Six Flags Great Adventure is opening the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster this spring - a thrill ride that accelerates to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds and rises 456 feet off the ground..."
Business," US Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> plans to cut  its executive payroll by 20 percent, reducing pay and benefits  for its 3,000 managers and eliminating positions, The  Washington Post reported on Wednesday."
World," Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinian  militants early on Wednesday in separate raids in the West Bank  and Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics and witnesses said."
World," Nepal was preparing a response to the  latest terms for fresh talks from Maoist rebels, a minister  said on Wednesday, as nearly half of the kingdom shut down for  a second day in a rebel sponsored strike."
Business,  May Department Stores Co. said Tuesday that the president of its newly acquired Marshall Field #39;s chain of department stores will retire at the end of this year.
Business,"It #39;s only September, but Neiman Marcus, which launched its annual Christmas Book yesterday, is singing a happy holiday song. And extravagant fun is the name of Neiman #39;s gift-giving tune."
Business,"BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Former HealthSouth executive Emery Harris must be resentenced. That #39;s the ruling from the Atlanta-based 11th US- Circuit Court of Appeals."
Business,"Three former Natwest bankers appeared in court yesterday to fight extradition to the United States, where they are facing fraud charges for a multi-million pound deal involving disgraced US energy company Enron."
Business," Starbucks will raise its beverage prices by 11 cents a cup on average starting Oct. 6, the world #39;s largest coffee shop chain said Tuesday."
Business,"Solectron Corp., which manufactures electronics sold under other brands, reported a narrowed loss for its latest quarter as margins and revenue both improved from last year."
Sports,IRVING - They never trailed and had no turnovers. They had five sacks and strong play from a rookie cornerback forced into action when a starter was hurt.
Sports,Vladimir Guerrero hit a pair of homers and drove in five runs to lead the Anaheim Angels to an 8-2 win over the Texas Rangers in American League play in Arlington on Tuesday.
World,"Two British soldiers have died trying to save comrades following an ambush near the southern Iraqi city of Basra, a Ministry of Defence spokesman said."
World,UN refugees agency chief Ruud Lubbers said on Tuesday that the United Nations will work together with the Sudanese government to help Darfur refugees return home while 
Sci/Tech," Using elephant dung and skin samples, researchers said they were able to make a map of elephant DNA that could help track down ivory poachers."
Business," The yen recouped some of its losses  against the dollar and the euro on Wednesday, but traders said  it would likely weaken further if oil prices keep striking  record highs."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei was down 0.26 percent by  late trade on Wednesday although it recovered slightly from  earlier lows as selling was curbed amid growing views that the  market has fallen too far too fast.
Sci/Tech,The next crew of the International Space Station likely will wait a few more days to blast off from Kazakhstan after Russian engineers found another technical glitch with their Soyuz spacecraft.
Sports,Real Madrid have proved there is still life at the Bernabeu after captain Raul scored twice to lead a heroic fightback and earn the home side a 4-2 victory over AS Roma in Champions League Group B.
Sports,  Ichiro Suzuki had two hits on Tuesday night to move within three of tying the single season record in the Seattle Mariners #39; 7 2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Sports, Starting pitcher Dan Haren pitched well for five innings but not quite well enough against an inspired opponent. Left fielder Reggie Sanders almost gave the Cardinals their second lead of the night but didn #39;t quite make it.
Sci/Tech,"As infected images plant back doors on PCs, experts see possibility of virus too."
Sci/Tech,The dot-com collapse in Silicon Valley has contributed to the emergence of a previously obscure class of office building: the commercial condominium.
Sci/Tech," Many of Florida's beaches have taken on a different look after this year's parade of hurricanes finished shifting, eroding or completely relocating tons of sand. How to deal with that change will be a complicated and costly problem, coastal experts say."
Sci/Tech," Dairy farmer Dennis Leonardi, who describes himself as a ""taxpayer and law abiding citizen,"" will soon harvest the genetically engineered corn he grows to feed his 400 cows."
World," Britain's press was divided after Prime Minister Tony Blair's annual speech to the Labour Party conference, some giving him credit for admitting the intelligence was wrong over Saddam Hussein's alleged weapons of mass destruction, while others slated him for refusing to apologise over the war in Iraq."
World, Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle hugged President Bush from one end of South Dakota to the other this summer. In his own campaign commercials.
World," With its ample resources and a professional staff numbering 10,000 people, the World Bank seems like an ideal instrument for getting Iraq back on its feet."
World, A top U.N. rights envoy condemned on  Wednesday the arrest and jailing of opposition activists in  military ruled Myanmar and said he had received credible  reports of rights violations in border areas.
World, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra  called an emergency meeting on bird flu on Wednesday after  experts said they had probably documented Thailand's first case  of human to human transmission of the disease.
World," Edgardo Alfonzo's two run double capped a six run rally in the fourth inning, and the San Francisco Giants tied the Chicago Cubs for the wild card lead by beating San Diego 7 5 on Tuesday night.    The Giants remained three games behind NL West leader Los Angeles after the Dodgers' 5 4 comeback victory against Colorado..."
Business,Tokyo #39;s Nikkei was down 0.26 percent by late trade on Wednesday although it recovered slightly from earlier lows as selling was curbed amid growing views that the market has fallen too far too fast.
Sports," Edgardo Alfonzo's two run double capped a six run rally in the fourth inning, and the San Francisco Giants tied the Chicago Cubs for the wild card lead by beating San Diego 7 5 on Tuesday night."
Sports, Steve Finley's two run single capped a five run rally in the ninth inning that gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a wild 5 4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
Sci/Tech,"THE MUNICH City Council is set to press ahead with a huge Linux project, despite fears of future patent problems. According to Reuters, the council is expected to take a calculated risk and approve the switch "
Sci/Tech,SEARCH ENGINE giant Google seems to have agreed to block access to sites that the Chinese authorities think will corrupt their citizens.
Sports,"San Diego -- The sports cliche about taking them one game at a time does not apply in a final-week drive for the playoffs. That, the players say, is looking too far ahead."
Sports,"  If the Expos are indeed preparing to play their final game in Montreal, they certainly aren #39;t going out in style. Ismael Valdez and three relievers combined on a three hitter while Jeff Conine "
Sports," Tigers 6, White Sox 4: At Detroit, Eric Munson hit a go ahead, three run homer in the seventh inning to lead the Tigers over Chicago."
Sports,We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you something from October. Don #39;t touch that dial. The Astros may remember their 88th victory more for what it wasn #39;t than what it was.
Sports,"Derek Lowe stats, news showed last year that he is still more than capable of making major contributions out of the bullpen when he struck out Terrence Long with the "
World,"BRIGHTON, ENGLAND -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair tried yesterday to heal divisions over the Iraq war and unite his Labour party to fight for a historic third term in power."
World,"Typhoon Meari, the eighth tropical cyclone to reach Japan this year, is moving over the southwestern main island of Kyushu, disrupting flights and cutting power."
Sports, Alan Zinter hit a two run homer in the bottom of the 11th to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 9 8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Business,"LONDON, SEPT 29: The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P amp;O) will cut up to 1,200 jobs and slash services in a plan to salvage its loss-making ferry business, which has been hit by competition from low-cost airlines."
Business,"Capital Radio and GWR Group say they plan to merge in an all-share, nil-premium deal that will create the dominant company in the UK radio sector."
Business,"Delta Air Lines is cutting pay, increasing employees #39; share of health-care coverage and trimming retirement benefits - all to stave off bankruptcy."
Business,"Cendant Corp., owner of Arapahoe County #39;s CheapTickets.com and many other travel properties, is close to a deal to buy Internet travel agency Orbitz Inc."
Business,Mitsubishi Motors Corp. shareholders approved a move Wednesday that was needed to accept new cash into the scandal-plagued Japanese automaker after DaimlerChrysler AG of Germany decided to withdraw further support.
Business, US private equity group Newbridge Capital Inc. (NBG.XX) said Wednesday it plans to expand Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group Ltd.
Business,"ConocoPhillips, the third-largest US oil company by sales, is set to pay at least \$1.9 billion for the Russian government #39;s remaining stake in OAO Lukoil, the nation #39;s largest oil producer."
Sci/Tech,BIG BLUE has pre-briefed US journalists about an announcement it will make today which means its Blue Gene supercomputer will knock NEC #39;s Earth Simulator off the top performing slot.
Sci/Tech,"OPEN SOURCE champion, Microsoft has released the code for its FlexWiki, under an open source licence. FlexWiki, which is a Web-based user collaboration and content management program, is the third that Vole has released under an open source licence."
Sports,year old #39;s awful form has become so predictable this year after a memorable 2003 which included making the Wimbledon final and leading Australia to glory in the Davis Cup.
Sports,"The Giants batted around to score six runs in the fourth and held on for a 7-5 win over the Padres on Tuesday in front of 35,529 to open the three-game series."
Sports,KOLKATA: Battlelines are drawn for the BCCI presidential election at cricket #39;s top bodys crucial annual general meeting here on Wednesday.
Business," Hewlett Packard Co. said on Wednesday  it had signed a five year technology outsourcing agreement with  Nokia worth  $100 million per year, finalizing a deal first  flagged in February."
Sci/Tech," Overpeer, an anti piracy technology firm best known for flooding Internet file sharing networks with bogus music and movie files, is expanding into Europe, the company said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," US software giant Microsoft is to launch its legal appeal Thursday against a stinging EU anti trust ruling, six months after it was fined nearly half a billion euros for abusing its market dominance."
Sci/Tech, Small island states pleaded for more aid as they face a devastating hurricane season and warned that the threat of climate change was as urgent as the fight against terrorism and should get the same attention.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said  on Wednesday the international community was closer than ever  to making North Korea and Iran accept its demands to halt  nuclear programs.
Business,Flying to Washington will become easier for Iowa travelers in March when Northwest Airlines begins daily flights. Airline officials said Monday they won a federal lottery that gave them 
World,Two Italian aid workers freed after being held hostage in Iraq receive a rapturous welcome in Rome.
World," Envoys of Tibet's spiritual leader, the  Dalai Lama, have been allowed to pay a secretive visit to China  that analysts say could lead to progress in resolving his  decades old exile."
World,"Insurers could face their biggest-ever hurricane damages bill following a spate of storms in the Caribbean, an industry body says."
World," Victims who lost relatives, homes and belongings in Tropical Storm Jeanne are now tormented by street gangs who attack food convoys, raid homes at night and shoot those who get in their way.    The failure of Haiti's U.S. backed government to disarm the gangs that helped oust President Jean Bertrand Aristide has created a climate of instability that further jeopardizes lives after the calamity Jeanne visited on Gonaives 10 days ago..."
Business,"The Cendant Corp., which owns Avis car rental and the Days Inn hotel chain, is close to a deal to buy Orbitz, the online travel service controlled by an alliance of airlines, for about "
Business,"The four hurricanes that hit Florida this season combined to beat the record set by Hurricane Andrew for insured losses in what may be the nation #39;s costliest hurricane season ever, officials said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"POWAY, Calif. -- The man whose firm built the engine expected to power SpaceShipOne into suborbital space today plans to build his own craft and compete with his more celebrated partners, Paul Allen and Burt Rutan, for the extraterrestrial turf."
Sci/Tech,"In a sign of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a flaw in Microsoft programs and begun circulating a virus hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format."
Sci/Tech,"Today, there was another good omen that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is fast gaining traction amongst large companies. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) said it will switch to Internet telephones, using Cisco #39;s (Nasdaq: CSCO) equipment."
Sports,"THEY CAME to pay homage to the new hero of Old Trafford last night, to take their first glimpse at the glorious future. And the boy-man delivered as Wayne Rooney showed exactly why Sir Alex Ferguson was willing "
Sports,"Losing 34-0 Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks, which included the end of the longest shutout-free streak in the NFL, apparently was not enough humiliation for the San Francisco 49ers."
Sports,"he Yankees #39; game against the Minnesota Twins was rained out last night, but Orlando Hernndez, the Yankees #39; scheduled starter, would not have pitched anyway."
World,"Brighton (England), September 29: Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Tuesday Britain must build a new skills base to avoid losing jobs to developing economies like China and India."
World,"A 15-year-old Argentine student opened fire at his classmates on Tuesday in a middle school in the south of the Buenos Aires province, leaving at least four dead and five others wounded, police said."
World,KATHMANDU : A strike called by Maoist rebels shut down much of Nepal for the second day as the government considered calling a ceasefire to jumpstart talks to end the bloody conflict.
Sports," As much as Derek Roy would rather be wearing a Buffalo Sabres uniform, the forward was happy to be back on the ice  #151; even if it's in the minors."
Sports, Phillip Fulmer kept his cool when starting center Jason Respert drove off in the coach's golf cart at practice.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei edged down 0.27 percent to  close lower for the ninth day in a row on Wednesday, its  longest losing streak in two years, as worries over the impact  of high oil prices on earnings weighed on exporters."
Sci/Tech,"More than 11 years after scientists predicted it would occur, a strong earthquake rocked the central California town of Parkfield on Tuesday morning."
Business," Shirley Mansour looks dubious as she examines the plastic needles on the 9 foot Sedona pine.  quot;I #39;m not sure I really want to do this, quot; she says, circling the  $337.50 artificial tree at the Seasonal Concepts store in Roswell, Ga."
Sci/Tech,The medical institute built from Howard Hughes's fortune is spending \$500 million to build a research center in Virginia that will seek to encourage top scientists to do hands-on creative work.
Business," A day after Fannie Mae agreed to regulators #39; demands to boost its capital cushion against risk and revamp its accounting, officials said Tuesday that the possibility of the beleaguered mortgage giant having to restate its earnings had been "
Sci/Tech,Private space travel is one of those great unfulfilled promises of the modern age -- like flying cars and video-telephones -- that futurists have promised for decades.
Sci/Tech,"BUSINESS WEEK runs a column called the Great Innovators and the last issue profiled Andy Grove, Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, each playing a big part in turning Intel into the engine it is today."
Sports,"  The buzzards, now bored, are once again circling Olympic Stadium, waiting for the hammer, not cement, to fall on the unloved Expos."
Sports,"Vladimir Guerrero says he #39;s not trying to win a MVP award, that he #39;s merely trying to drive the Angels to the postseason. But it #39;s uncanny how in striving for one goal, sometimes another appears on the horizon."
Sports,"ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Red Sox crept closer to the Yankees in the AL East last night, beating the Devil Rays, 10-8, on Kevin Millar #39;s two-out, two-run homer in the 11th inning."
Sports,"A week before the playoffs begin, the New York Yankees are worried about the health of another starting pitcher. This time, it #39;s Orlando Hernandez."
Sports,"Bill Laimbeer has NBA coaching aspirations. For now, though, he is content to try to help change the way WNBA basketball is played."
World,"TONY Blair refused to say sorry for the Iraq war yesterday, after a last-minute change of mind over a conference apology. In his Brighton address, the Prime Minister "
World,"Iraq #39;s hostage crisis took an encouraging turn yesterday with the safe release of seven hostages, including two female Italian aid workers who were abducted three weeks ago."
Business,"Oil prices hit near record levels amid a number of supply concerns, but failed to go over 50 dollars a barrel after getting some relief as Saudi Arabia promised to increase production."
Business," Stocks rebounded Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising solidly above 10,000 as investors, less anxious about volatile energy prices, focused instead on good corporate news."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s CEO said Tuesday he declined his six-figure salary for the rest of the year as he detailed a 10-percent pay cut that will affect senior officials, administrative staff and ticket and gate agents."
Business,"Motorola Inc., the world #39;s second-largest maker of mobile phones, will cut 1,000 jobs as the company prepares to spin off its computer-chip business, costing \$50 million in severance payments."
Business,"The FTSE 100 has opened higher, with financial stocks in demand after a well-received trading statement from hedge fund firm Man Group."
Sports,"  Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs, drove in five runs and went 4 for 5 on Tuesday night, and the Anaheim Angels beat the Texas Rangers, 8 2, to tie Oakland atop the American League West."
Sports,Kellen Winslow Jr #39;s rookie season is over after the Cleveland Browns placed the tight end on injured reserve. Winslow was originally expected to miss eight to 10 weeks with a broken right leg suffered on September 19 against Dallas.
Sports,It was a high drama at the Indian cricket board #39;s annual general meeting (AGM) here this morning as the elections to the crucial post of the president was delayed following a stay order passed by the Madras High Court.
Sports, All that stands today between Ichiro and an unobstructed look at George Sisler is an unidentified Tim Hudson body part.
Sci/Tech,"More than five million people in the UK now have high-speed net connections, say broadband analysts."
Business,"Magna International Inc., Canada #39;s largest auto-parts supplier, will close an Ontario factory that makes polished aluminum and eliminate jobs."
Business," Employees of KarstadtQuelle, the ailing German department store chain, were scheduled to hold meetings at sites all across the country to discuss management's massive restructuring plans that could affect up to one job in every five within the group."
Business,Bidding begins in an auction for a 7.6 government-held stake in Russian oil giant Lukoil.
Business,"Almost since the invention of the automobile, the large, elegant sedan dominated the nation's highways, symbolic of America's success and power. But the oil crises of the 1970s put a serious crimp in that gas-guzzling style, and Americans went through the '80s driving smaller, high-mileage cars, often compact and subcompact imports."
Business,The Boston Redevelopment Authority and a New York developer yesterday reached an agreement that should speed construction of housing and a marina at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Business,"America has regained bragging rights to the world's most powerful supercomputer, after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus."
Business,"Delta Air Lines' chief executive yesterday said he is declining his six-figure salary for the rest of the year as the airline cuts by 10 percent the pay of executives, ticket and gate agents, and other nonunion workers."
Business,"three percent of Massachusetts hospitals lost money on operations during the first six months of fiscal 2004, according to a Massachusetts Hospital Association survey. The lobbying group, which surveys its members' financial health yearly, found that, on average, hospitals posted slight losses on operations, but more than made that up on investments and from philanthropy. Operating margins improved slightly from ..."
Business,"After decades of constructing hermetically sealed buildings, developers are incorporating a new amenity into their designs: windows that open."
Business,"As a standards-setting body readies a protocol for radio frequency identification, known as RFID, a bid for royalties from a holder of critical patents has threatened to disrupt the smooth rollout of a technology that could spawn one of the decade's biggest industries."
Business,Using video cameras to record films in movie theaters would become a federal crime punishable by up to six years in prison under a bill passed yesterday by the House.
Business,"Seeking to encourage condo development in a neighborhood of mostly renters and institutions such as Northeastern University and the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Redevelopment Authority is set to vote tomorrow on new zoning rules for most of the Fenway."
Business,"American Airlines is recalling about 600 flight attendants on furlough, effective Nov. 17, in part due to a projected increase in international flights in December."
Business,"The US government said yesterday that intercepted drugs purportedly sent from Canada, made and shipped elsewhere, had been subject to Canadian recall and had cheaper generic counterparts in the United States."
Business,"  A new  $50 bill with touches of red, blue and yellow will show up soon in banks, cash registers and wallets. A new  $10 also is in the works, the third greenback to get colorized in an effort to thwart counterfeiting."
Business,FALLEN Press baron Lord Black has indicated he is willing to loosen control of Toronto-based Hollinger Inc amid allegations in an Ontario court filing by Canadian fund manager Catalyst.
Sports,"KANSAS CITY 1ST: D DeJesus flied out to left. A Berroa doubled to left. A Berroa to third on wild pitch by C Lee, A Berroa scored on throwing error by catcher V Martinez."
World,"Brighton, England -- Prime Minister Tony Blair faced his critics at his Labor Party #39;s annual conference Tuesday and said he had erred in accepting faulty intelligence that Saddam Hussein #39;s regime possessed chemical and biological weapons."
Sci/Tech,"A cell phone directory is in the works, along with legislation to keep it private. Is this a good thing?"
Business,"US home buyers may see a slight rise in mortgage rates if housing finance company Fannie Mae, which is mired in an accounting scandal, slows purchases of bonds backed "
Business,"The popularity of cut-price airlines and the Eurostar rail service to the continent is threatening to sink the ferry industry, where 1,200 job losses were announced yesterday."
Business,"America has regained bragging rights to the world #39;s most powerful supercomputer, after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. IBM Corp."
Business,Dissident former directors Roy Disney and Stanley Gold on Tuesday called a temporary cease-fire in their war with CEO Michael Eisner and the Walt Disney Co.
Business,"The Chinese firm, Minmetals, owned by the Chinese government, has taken over the biggest mining company in Canada, Noranda Mining."
Sci/Tech,"Not too long ago, I was trying to meet up with friends at an outdoor concert in the park. We had chosen a really good, well-marked meeting place--which dozens of other people and their closest friends were "
Sci/Tech,"A mountain-sized asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth at 9:35 am EDT (7.05 pm IST) tomorrow, reports NASA. Although asteroid 4179 Toutatis will come no closer than four times the distance between "
Sci/Tech,"Despite concerns about software patents in Europe, Germany #39;s Munich city government make their move to Linux official according to Reuters."
World, Nigerian rebel leader Mujahid  Dokubo Asari said he arrived in the capital Abuja on Wednesday  for talks with President Olusegun Obasanjo after his group  threatened a new offensive against troops in the oil producing  Niger delta and threatened to target oil workers.
Sports,"Ichiro Suzuki had two hits to move within three of tying the single-season record, and the Seattle Mariners pounded Tim Hudson in a 7-2 victory over the host Oakland Athletics last night."
Sports,"Arsene Wenger accepts that his side #39;s dominance in the Premiership creates expectations in Europe, where they have never gone beyond the semi-finals."
Sports,This week #39;s reminder comes courtesy of a lawsuit filed in San Francisco County Superior Court over ownership of another Barry Bonds home run ball.
World,"The Bush administration responded calmly yesterday to North Korean statements it has turned the plutonium from 8,000 spent nuclear fuel rods into nuclear weapons."
World,Nigerian rebel leader Mujahid Dokubo-Asari said he arrived in the capital Abuja on Wednesday for talks with President Olusegun Obasanjo after his group threatened a new offensive against troops in the oil-producing Niger delta and 
World,Palestinian militants yesterday released an Israeli Arab who works as a producer for CNN a day after abducting him at gunpoint in the 
World,"During the past 30 days, more than 2,300 attacks have been directed against civilians and military targets in Iraq, in a pattern that sprawls over nearly every major population "
World, Tony Blair said on Wednesday  he believed Iraq would not be the decisive issue when Britons  come to vote at next year's expected election.
World," About 45 suspected North Koreans  climbed over a wall into the Canadian embassy in Beijing on  Wednesday, the latest in a rash of diplomatic mission break ins  by people seeking asylum outside the isolated Communist  country."
Business," The yen pulled back above a 6 week low  on the dollar and a 4 month trough on the euro on Wednesday, as  oil prices backed off record highs, while the euro maintained  its grip on recent gains against the dollar."
World,More than 200 Brigitte Bardot fans descend on a memorabilia sale on the star's 70th birthday.
World,"  Kidnappers in Iraq freed seven hostages yesterday, releasing two female Italian aid workers who were abducted from their home three weeks ago, two of the women's Iraqi colleagues and three Egyptian employees of a local cell phone company."
World,"  A new survey indicates that a majority of the American public is at odds with many of President's Bush's foreign policy priorities, with overwhelming majorities favoring treaties that the Bush administration opted out of and more than half saying that the United States has the right to go to war without United Nations approval only if there is ..."
World,"MAGHAR, Israel -- Palestinian militants yesterday released an Israeli Arab who works as a producer for CNN a day after abducting him at gunpoint in the Gaza Strip in an unusual ordeal that underscored the spiraling lawlessness in the Palestinian territories and the precarious position of the Druze sect in Israel."
Sci/Tech,"The CD will stay the most popular music format until at least the end of the decade, according to a new survey."
World,"  The Bush administration responded calmly yesterday to North Korean statements it has turned the plutonium from 8,000 spent nuclear fuel rods into nuclear weapons."
Business,"China #39;s leaders pledged at a key policy meeting to keep the economy on track next year while raising farm incomes, promoting energy conservation and holding down investment in overheated industries, state media said Monday."
Sports,The Reds dealt Chicago #39;s playoff hopes a blow Tuesday night by using the Cubs #39; formula for winning: good starting pitching and home runs.
World,A bomb-alert Olympic Airways plane was back in the air and completing its journey to New York after being diverted to Ireland amid a bomb scare.
World,"PITCAIRN ISLAND Half the men on remote Pitcairn Island, which is populated by descendants of the Bounty mutineers, go on trial Wednesday over a string of alleged sex attacks dating back up to 40 years."
Business,"AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it has signed a 10-year agreement with ID Biomedical Corp."
Business,"Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US electronics chain, on Monday reported a surprise 4.3 percent drop in quarterly sales at stores open at least "
Business,Capital Radio and GWR Group have agreed to merge in a deal that will create the dominant company in the UK radio sector. Capital Radio CEO David Mansfield and GWR executive chairman Ralph Bernard will stay in their respective roles in the merged company.
Sci/Tech,Californians will have the right to decide for themselves whether their cell phone number is listed in a planned wireless 411 directory under a new bill signed into law last Friday (Sept.
Sports," Where the Field of Dreams was supposed to be built in Montreal, there now stand dreary, functional modern condominiums."
World,The trials of seven Pitcairn Island men charged with almost 100 child sex abuse crimes have been delayed till tomorrow. Prosecution police and some court officials had arrived on the island only 
World,"World News, Kathmandu, Three people were killed, over a dozen vehicles torched and a global march to empower people at the grassroots was disrupted as Maoist insurgents Tuesday enforced a 48-hour shutdown in six regions of Nepal."
World,"Two Italian humanitarian workers who were kidnapped three weeks ago from their office in Baghdad were released Tuesday night, along with two Iraqi colleagues who had been "
World, Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia Tuesday said authorities were working hard for the release of a CNN producer and urged the kidnappers to free him.
Business,"THERE #39;S a sense of deja vu about the Metcash takeover offer for Western Australia-based Foodland Associated, because if Andrew Reitzer and his management team can pull it off it may finally create a competitive national  quot;third force quot; in retailing to take "
Business,"Crude oil surpassed \$50 a barrel for the first time and analysts said Tuesday that prices could keep rising because of a sharp rise in global demand, tight supplies and threats to output in petroleum-producing nations such as Iraq and Nigeria."
Business,"IBM Corp. claimed unofficial bragging rights Tuesday as owner of the world #39;s fastest supercomputer. For three years running, the fastest supercomputer has been NEC #39;s Earth Simulator in Japan."
Business,"KIRKLAND, Wash. --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 27, 2004 -- Nextel Communications, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Motorola, Inc."
Sci/Tech,Via Technologies Friday announced the introduction of its K8T890 PCI Express chipset for Advanced Micro Devices #39; (AMD) 64-bit processors.
Sports,"Vijay Singh has one month to put the final touches on what already is a masterpiece. He won for the eighth time this year at the 84 Lumber Classic, setting the single-season earnings record with more than \$9."
Sports,  A court hearing is scheduled for today in a dispute over who is the rightful owner of the ball Barry Bonds hit for his 700th home run.
Sports,"He #39;s done just fine when the Indians have scored a lot of runs. The five-game winning streak from July 20 through Aug. 14, when the Tribe scored 60 runs, and that 22-0 victory over the Yankees on Aug. 31 come to mind."
Sci/Tech,Computer shoppers who want and can afford the fastest machines face a dilemma as they decide just how to spend all that cash. Desktop PCs using the new PCI Express design - a faster way 
Sci/Tech," A cell phone directory is in the works, along with legislation to keep it private. Is this a good thing?"
World,"The brother of a British engineer kidnapped in Iraq said he was encouraged by the release of two Italian aid workers held hostage in the country for three weeks, while Prime Minister Tony Blair said the British government was "
Business,"New York, Sept. 29 (NNN): Hitting fresh 21-year highs of more than \$50 a barrel a day earlier, oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday but remained quite volatile as increased fighting in Nigeria forced several "
Business," Motorola will cut 1 000 jobs and take a charge of  $50 million (R320.5 million) for severance benefits as it moves to complete a spinoff of its money losing semiconductor unit, the company said."
Business, Nextel Communications said Monday that it has purchased shares of its own stock and Nextel Partners from Motorola.
Sci/Tech,DIGITIMES SAID that S3 design wins mean that cards using its  quot;GammaChrome quot; 3D graphics accelerator will start to be sold during the fourth quarter.
Sports,MANCHESTER - Sir Alex Ferguson admits he has never seen a player make as impressive a debut as Wayne Rooney did on his hat-trick night for Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sports,"Joe Torre had enough to deal with yesterday, what with a rainout and Orlando Hernandez #39;s tired shoulder forcing him to shuffle his starting rotation."
Business,"Oil lingered above the \$50 per barrel threshold in Asian trade Wednesday, breaching the mark for the second straight day ahead of key US crude stockpile data."
Business,"Seattle, September 29: Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com Inc jointly filed lawsuits against e-mail spammers and scams to get unsuspecting users to divulge credit card and account information, the two companies said on Tuesday."
Business,"Shipping giant P amp;O said Tuesday it was scrapping four of its 13 routes across the English Channel, with the loss of about 1,200 jobs."
Business,"ALBUQUERQUE, NM (CBS.MW) -- The US economy is  quot;generally sound quot; and should not be derailed by higher oil prices, Thomas Hoenig, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said Tuesday."
Business, Stocks opened higher Wednesday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as overnight gains in US shares prompted buybacks of recently battered Tokyo stocks.
Sci/Tech,"MUMBAI: The earth will have a close shave with one of the largest known potentially hazardous asteroids called  #39;Toutatis #39; on Wednesday, Nehru Planetarium senior scientist Bharat Adur said."
Sci/Tech,"To determine the origin of elephant ivory tusks, a team of researchers led by Samuel Wasser of the University of Washington in Seattle collected samples in the most important areas inhabited by African elephant herds."
Sports,The lighter side of Ichiro Suzuki emerged Tuesday night after he moved into a tie for second place on the Major League all-time single-season hit list.
Sports,"ST. PETERSBURG  The Red Sox crept closer to the Yankees in the AL East on Tuesday night, beating the Devil Rays 10-8 on Kevin Millar #39;s two-out, two-run homer in the 11th."
World,"DUBLIN : An Olympic Airlines plane diverted to Ireland following a bomb alert, the second faced by the Greek carrier in four days, resumed its journey to New York after no device was found on board, airport officials said."
World,"SEOUL (AFP) - South Korean officials on Tuesday dismissed as propaganda a top North Korean official #39;s claims that Pyongyang had made nuclear weapons from spent plutonium fuel rods, news reports said."
Business, European shares dipped and government  bond prices rose on Monday following an attack on a U.S.  consulate in Saudi Arabia and as Friday's weak U.S. jobs data  continued to chip away at economic confidence.
Business, U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as  oil prices rose above  $43 a barrel and the dollar held near  record lows.
Sci/Tech,The European research facility which invented the web and helped shape our view of matter is exactly 50 years old. 
World, National joy in Italy at the safe return of two aid workers held hostage in Iraq gave way in some quarters on Wednesday to concern that Rome had paid a ransom for the women's freedom.
World," Suspected Taliban guerrillas killed five Afghan troops in an ambush on a district headquarters in a troubled southern province, officials said on Wednesday, 11 days before a landmark election."
World," The Russian government will discuss ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Thursday, the government press service said on Wednesday, in a sign Russia is finally making up its mind to back the climate change pact."
World," Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry trailed behind US President George W. Bush in the latest polls, raising the stakes for their first debate two days before that face to face confrontation."
World," U.S. led forces in Afghanistan are  stepping up efforts to improve security before next month's  election, focusing on the south and southeast where militants  have been most active, a military spokesman said on Wednesday."
World," Iraq will not be the decisive  factor for Britons in the next election, Tony Blair said on  Wednesday, as his party pondered the prime minister's  conditional apology over the war."
World," JABALYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed three  Palestinians on Wednesday after storming into north Gaza for  the third time in as many months to quell Palestinian rocket  fire into Israel."
World,"Mauritanian security forces foil a coup attempt, the third in 15 months, says the interior minister."
World,"A group of 40 people, thought to be North Koreans, force their way into the Canadian embassy in Beijing."
World,Using video cameras to record cinema films would become a state-wide crime under a proposed US law.
World,"While President Bush and others have delivered optimistic public appraisals, officials who fight the Iraqi insurgency and study it believe the rebellion is deeper and more widespread than is being publicly acknowledged, officials say."
World," Attorneys for John Walker Lindh, the suburban Californian convicted of fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan, asked President Bush yesterday to commute Lindh's 20-year prison sentence."
Sci/Tech,"Tony Smith of The Register (UK) has published a look at Freescale #39;s upcoming smaller, faster G4 processor. Freescale is the name of Motorola #39;s spun-off "
Sports,A price tag has been attached to Brad Halsey #39;s brushback pitch to Boston #39;s Dave Roberts and subsequent ejection in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Yankees #39; 11-4 loss at Fenway on Sunday.
Sports,"We're back, it appears, to this: Derek Lowe is a guy you'd think twice about allowing to park your car, never mind start a playoff game."
Sports,"Edgardo Alfonzo's two-run double capped a six-run rally in the fourth inning, and the San Francisco Giants tied the Chicago Cubs for the wild-card lead by beating the Padres, 7-5, last night at San Diego."
Sports,Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was ejected in the eighth inning after he slammed a plastic bottle down in the front row of seats in the right-field corner. A fan apparently threw the bottle onto the field one play after Bradley dropped a liner with the bases loaded.
Sports,Vladimir Guerrero has 121 RBIs and 120 runs to join Don Baylor as the only Angels player to reach those totals in each category in the same season. Baylor achieved the feat in 1979.
Sports,"Connecticut Sun shooting guard Nykesha Sales was the team's leading scorer this season, averaging 15.2 points. She scored in double figures 26 times, and in her six years in the WNBA, has scored almost 2,800 points."
Sports,"Vince Carter wants out of Toronto, but new Raptors coach Sam Mitchell doesn't think it will be an issue when training camp opens next week.  quot;I don't even think it's going to become a distraction, quot; Mitchell said. Carter has asked for a trade, but Mitchell hopes the All-Star guard will change his mind when he reports.  quot;Vince has had some ..."
Sports,"Seven Atlantic 10 teams are ranked in the latest Sports Network Division 1-AA poll, and four of them go head to head this weekend: No. 8 Maine plays at No. 4 Delaware and No. 12 New Hampshire is at No. 10 Villanova. In addition, No. 16 Northeastern plays at conference rival William  amp; Mary, the highest vote-getter outside the rankings."
Sports,"Pro basketball: WNBA playoffs: Sun vs. Washington (Game 3) at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn., 8 p.m."
Sports,"Whatever decision the Court of Arbitration for Sport makes in the Paul Hamm case, it won't involve a duplicate gold medal for rival Yang Tae Young. The South Koreans, who claim Yang would have won the Olympic gymnastics all-around had it not been for a scoring error, want their man declared the sole champion."
Business,"As criticism mounted yesterday over Banknorth Group's pending deal with a Canadian bank, chief executive William J. Ryan defended his decision to sell a majority stake in New England's largest independent bank, saying it is in the shareholders' best interest."
Business, Oil prices held close to  $50 a barrel on  Wednesday ahead of U.S. inventory data that is expected to show  tighter supplies in the world's biggest oil consumer as a  result of Hurricane Ivan.
Business,Classic FM owner GWR and Capital Radio are to merge in a deal creating a company with a 36 share of the UK commercial radio audience.
Business,Competition Commissioner Mario Monti suffered an embarrassing defeat in a Luxembourg court this week - it ruled that his decision on the Sprint-Worldcom merger was illegal.
Business,Marshall Field #39;s department stores will soon have both a new president and a chairman to replace the former leader who reaped a big profit from selling her stock.
Business,"based Whitehall Jewellers, the third largest US jewelry retailer, will pay  $15.1 million to resolve a federal investigation into accounting fraud at one of the company #39;s jewelry suppliers."
Business,"Broadcasters GWR Group PLC and Capital Radio PLC announced Wednesday that they are to merge, taking control of more than a third of Britain #39;s commercial radio market."
Sci/Tech,"The former head of Microsoft Corp #39;s Windows business has given his financial backing to SourceLabs Inc, a new open source support and services firm set up by former executives at BEA Systems Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Bank of America this week announced plans for a corporate-wide IP telephony rollout that will eventually put an IP phone on every BoA employee #39;s desktop -- about 180,000 phones total."
Sci/Tech,A new version of the Pentium 4 aimed at the  #39;desktop replacement #39; market has been introduced by Intel. The snappily named Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor 548 supporting HT Technology runs at 3.33GHz and is 
Sci/Tech,"Half of the Viagra tablets bought on the internet could be fakes, research suggested today. Researchers analysed samples of the impotence drug bought online using "
Sci/Tech,THE FIRM spun out of Motorola to sell semiconductors said it has started showing off a dual core processor based on the E600 architecture.
Sci/Tech,"Can a new Seattle-based open source start-up become  quot;the Dell of the software industry quot;? That #39;s the question being asked by analysts commenting on the sudden publicity being given this week to SourceLabs, a "
Sci/Tech,"KUALA LUMPUR: Corporations which think that spam is merely an irritation must change their mindset to consider it a real security threat instead, said e-mail security provider Ironport Systems Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) today is providing architectural details of its most powerful processor to date: the MPC8641D Dual Core processor."
Sports,"To loyal fans of the Washington Redskins, Monday night #39;s event in FedEx Field was a flashback to the good old days. There was Joe Gibbs, back in his Redskins coaching garb, matching wits on the sideline once "
Sports,"seeded Jiri Novak swept past Taiwan #39;s Lu Yen Hsun 6 2, 6 2, to reach the second round of the Shanghai Open on Wednesday."
World,"After all, the fourth round of six-nation talks to discuss North Korean nuclear programs misses its initial deadline of Thursday Sept."
World,"Australia #39;s main opposition Labor Party leader Mark Latham targeted aged voters in his official election campaign launch today, promising to provide free hospital care for people over "
World,"Armed Hamas activist, two teenagers killed during Israeli army raid into north of Gaza Strip. GAZA CITY - Three Palestinians, including an armed Hamas activist, were killed Wednesday during an Israeli army "
World,"INDONESIAN counter-terrorism police had re-arrested two men suspected of involvement in this month #39;s deadly bomb attack on the Australian embassy in Jakarta, a report said today."
Business," U.S. stocks look to open flat  on  Monday, with oil prices moving higher and the dollar holding  near record lows."
Business,"  When Office Depot Inc. stores ran an electronics recycling drive last summer that accepted everything from cellphones to televisions, some stores were overwhelmed by the amount of e trash they received."
Sci/Tech,The first malicious codes to exploit security flaws in Microsoft Windows #39; handling of jpeg image files has appeared on internet newsgroups.
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s Raul Gonzalez won plaudits for his inspirational display against AS Roma which secured the team #39;s first victory of its Champions League campaign and ended a barren patch for the star striker.
World,"A car bombing in the northern city of Mosul wounded six American soldiers, the military said Wednesday, while one of two Italian women "
World,"This week, a delegation of British Muslims returned from a high profile effort to secure the release of a British hostage, civilian Kenneth Bigley, held in Iraq since September 16th."
World," Indonesian police are close to identifying the suicide bomber who detonated a minivan packed with explosives at the Australian embassy in Jakarta this month, killing 9 people, the police chief said on Wednesday."
World," JABALYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed three  Palestinians, including two teenagers, on Wednesday after  storming into the northern Gaza Strip for the third time in as  many months to quell Palestinian rocket fire into Israel."
World,"\China accuses Taiwan of ""serious provocation"" after the island's premier said it should be allowed offensive missiles."
Business,ConocoPhillips Wednesday said it bought a 7.6 percent stake in Russian oil giant Lukoil for  $2 billion and the two agreed that the US company could raise its stake to as much as 20 percent.
Sports,"The conclusion that had to be drawn after six fixtures last season, can now be drawn after only two: Ajax is not good enough to make an impact in the Champions League."
World,"Typhoon Meari swept through Japan #39;s southern main islands of Kyushu and Shikoku on Wednesday, forcing thousands of people to be evacuated as it unleashed heavy rains and strong winds."
Sports, Anaheim at Texas (8:05 p.m. EDT). The Angels try to remain in the playoff picture with a crucial game against the Rangers.
Sports," Jiri Novak advanced to the second round of the Shanghai Open on Wednesday, eliminating Taiwan's Lu Yen hsun, 6 2, 6 2."
World," A car bombing in the northern city of Mosul wounded six American soldiers, the military said Wednesday, while one of two Italian women released from captivity the day before said their captors had promised they would not be killed.    Simona Torretta and Simona Pari were released with five other hostages Tuesday, encouraging relatives of foreigners still being held..."
World,"BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip - A large force of Israeli tanks, armored vehicles and troops pushed into northern Gaza in an overnight raid aimed at militants who have fired rockets against nearby Israeli towns. The incursion, which continued Wednesday, killed at least three Palestinians, Palestinians said..."
World," Since Labor Day weekend, Linda Baker and her 4 year old daughter have been forced to stay at a Palm Beach County shelter, the victims of a one two punch..."
Sci/Tech,"Maggots aren't just for decomposition. Armed with newfound approval from the feds, doctors are using the creepy-crawlies to treat the most stubborn kinds of wounds. Randy Dotinga reports from San Diego."
Sci/Tech,Ever wonder why Google News has been in beta for three years? Possibly because it hasn't figured out a way to make money without enraging publishers who spend fortunes to actually gather the news. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg.
Sci/Tech,"Don't bother buying Star Wars: Battlefront if you're looking for a first-class shooter -- there are far better games out there. But if you're a Star Wars freak and need a fix, this title will suffice. Lore Sjberg reviews Battlefront."
Sci/Tech,He sold the soul of rock 'n' roll and turned FM into a musical wasteland. Now he has 130 satellite channels and says we won't get fooled again. By Richard Martin from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,The scientists behind Dolly the sheep apply for a license to clone human embryos. They want to take stem cells from the embryos to study Lou Gehrig's disease.
Sci/Tech,The House of Representatives passes a bill that would sic the feds on people using peer-to-peer networks to swap songs or movies. Copyright infringers may face up to three years in prison.
Sci/Tech,Hackers take advantage of a flaw in various Microsoft programs that leaves PCs vulnerable to remote attacks. Security experts expect the threat to grow.
Business," U.S. oil major ConocoPhillips won an auction for a 7.6 percent state stake in Russian oil giant LUKOIL with a bid of  #36;1.988 billion, the Russian property fund said on Wednesday."
Business,US Airways Group and Delta Air Lines are both looking to their executive ranks in their latest round of cost cuts.
Business," The yen rose from a 6 week low against  the dollar and 4 month lows versus the euro on Wednesday as oil  prices backed off record highs, while the euro maintained its  grip on recent gains against the greenback."
Business,"LONDON, United Kingdom -- Red-hot world oil prices simmered just above 50 dollars on Wednesday after a pledge by Saudi Arabia to lift output brought only fleeting respite to a market gripped by supply fears, analysts said."
Business,"Delta Air Lines on Tuesday slashed pay for most workers, and pilots agreed to contract changes that should prevent a wave of pilot retirements from pushing it into bankruptcy protection."
Business,"Capital and GWR today announced their 711m merger, creating the country #39;s biggest radio group in a deal that changes the shape of the British radio industry."
Business,"As two major investment banks issued optimistic reports on the Mountain View search engine company Tuesday, its stock price jumped \$8."
Business,"Ryanair will fly to seven new destinations from Italy #39;s Orio al Serio airport as of next year and is to increase the number of aircraft based there, Europe #39;s biggest low-cost airline says."
Sci/Tech,A pioneering aviation company will attempt to rocket into space on Wednesday in a bid to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize. The prize will go to the first non-governmental vehicle that can ferry three people 
Sci/Tech,"After Microsoft announced a flaw (nicknamed the JPEG of Death) in Windows #39; handling of JPEG images, a Trojan horse that exploits this flaw, has been found looming around pornographic sites."
Sports,There was little doubt what the focus of Tuesday night at Old Trafford would be as soon as the Manchester United team had been named: Wayne Rooney.
Sports,"KILKENNY, Ireland - The much-anticipated duel between the top two players in the world will have to wait another week. Vijay Singh, who took over the No."
Sports,Monster Cable Products Inc. is best known for selling premium-priced speaker wires connected to the back of home entertainment systems.
Sports,Milton Bradley threw a tantrum -- and a bottle -- all before the Los Angeles Dodgers strengthened their hold on the NL West lead with a wild victory.
World,"About 40 people, thought to be North Koreans, are reported to have stormed the Canadian Embassy in Beijing in an apparent attempt to win asylum."
World,"Indonesian police say DNA tests have successfully identified a suicide bomber involved in a deadly attack this month on the Australian embassy in the capital, Jakarta."
World,29 September 2004 -- Afghan police said Taliban militants attacked an Afghan government office early this morning and launched a gun battle that left four attackers and three Afghan troops dead.
World,"Russia is to allocate 2bn dollars to reduce prices of medicines within the framework of the implementation of the monetary benefits programme, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with representatives of India #39;s business circles in "
World,China has reiterated its support forthe government of Zimbabwe #39;s President Robert Mugabe by dispatching a high level official to attend the national conference of Mugabe #39;s ruling party.
World,6 December 2004 -- Preliminary official results show that voters failed to approve a referendum on whether to give ethnic Hungarians living outside the country the right to become Hungarian citizens.
Business,"LONDON : Oil prices fell slightly in opening deals on hopes of an easing of tensions in Nigeria #39;s key oil producing region, traders said."
Business,ConocoPhillips said on Wednesday it was seeking 20 percent in Russia #39;s LUKOIL in a far-reaching alliance opening the way for the two oil majors to tap vast reserves in northern Russia and Iraq.
Business,"Motorola Inc. Tuesday sliced about 1,000 jobs at its Schaumburg headquarters, Deer Park and elsewhere while posting hundreds of new jobs to strengthen its mission to produce seamless mobility products."
Business,"Travel company Cendant, the owner of Avis and Budget car hire firms, is in advanced talks to buy travel website Orbitz for \$1bn. Orbitz was started by five US airlines in 2000 and floated on Nasdaq for \$300m in December 2003."
Business,"Technology giant IBM will announce today that it has built the world #39;s most powerful supercomputer, surpassing the performance of a machine in Yokohama, Japan."
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource finally unveiled its new OS, version 1.1 of Palm OS Cobalt, as  quot;the first PalmOS designed specifically to support phones quot;."
Sci/Tech,"SuperPuppy writes  quot;Hardcoreware.net has rounded up three 2500 Socket A processors from AMD. An AthlonXP, based on the Barton core (this particular one predates the locked multipliers we #39;ve been seeing lately "
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Wayne Rooney #39;s first game for the club was as good as any debut he has ever seen.
Sports,"They made five sacks and got strong play from a rookie cornerback forced into action when a starter was hurt. Several big pass plays were made, the kickoffs were good, and the punting was solid."
Sports,Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair was released from the hospital Tuesday morning after a two-night stay with a bruised sternum. McNair was injured late in the Titans #39; 15-12 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
World," The release of two Italian aid workers in Iraq has raised hopes other hostages may soon be freed, but reports that a large ransom was paid may only feed the burgeoning hostage crisis."
World," The kidnappers of Briton Ken Bigley in Iraq have posted a message suggesting they will free him, his brother said in a television interview."
World," Forty four North Korean men, women and children scaled the walls of the Canadian embassy in Beijing in a likely bid for political asylum, an embassy spokesman said."
World," The release of two Italian aid workers  in Iraq has raised hopes other hostages may soon be freed, but  reports that a large ransom was paid may only feed the  burgeoning hostage crisis."
World,A man is arrested after attacking two pilots and a passenger with an axe on an internal flight in Norway.
World,Police in Peru storm an ancient Inca temple to free foreign 19 tourists taken hostage by coca growers.
Business,"Amazon and Microsoft have joined forces to launch a legal crackdown on alleged phishers and spammers. The companies have filed a joint federal lawsuit against a Canadian company, Gold Disk Canada, accusing it of spoofing."
Business,"NEW YORK Sept. 29, 2004 - US stocks are seen in a cautious mood at the open as investors take on board a persistently high oil price and reflect on Tuesday #39;s poor consumer confidence reading."
Business,"US oil major pays nearly \$2B for 7.6 of Russian firm, partnership eyes projects in Russia, Iraq. MOSCOW (Reuters) - US oil major ConocoPhillips and Russia #39;s Lukoil announced Wednesday they would form a strategic "
Business,"The agreed merger between two of the UK #39;s biggest commercial radio groups, Capital Radio and GWR, signals an era of change in the radio industry."
Sci/Tech,"In a move which Microsoft claims will help fight spammers, MSN Hotmail users are facing charges if they want to access the email service via the Outlook email client."
Sci/Tech,"Doctors are warning people not to buy the anti-impotency drug, Viagra, over the internet, because they have found conclusive evidence that it is usually fake and could lead to a number of side effects, including a heart attack."
Sports,"On Wednesday morning Sachin Tendulkar was at the Brabourne stadium, to egg on his Mumbai teammates. Not only did he have a chat with the Mumbai captain and coach and see the practice session through, but also "
Sports," American Abigail Spears advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Wednesday with a 6 3, 1 6, 6 3 win over second seeded Shinobu Asagoe of Japan."
World,"North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Choe Su-hon, currently attending the UN general assemblys annual ministerial meeting, disclosed on Monday that the North has reprocessed 8,000 spent nuclear fuel rods into weapons-grade."
Business," Euro Disney shares leapt on Wednesday after the French theme park operator clinched a long awaited deal to restructure its debt, but analysts say big challenges loom for Chairman Andre Lacroix."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans rose last week along with mortgage refinancings as 30 year mortgage rates eased to their lowest levels in six months, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," Euro Disney shares leapt on Wednesday  after the French theme park operator clinched a long awaited  deal to restructure its debt, but analysts say big challenges  loom for Chairman Andre Lacroix."
Business, ConocoPhillips said on Wednesday it was  seeking 20 percent of Russia's LUKOIL in a far reaching  alliance which opens the way for the oil majors to tap vast  reserves in northern Russia and Iraq.
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open little  changed on Wednesday, a day after staging a late rally on heavy  machinery maker Caterpillar Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A> raised sales  forecast, but high oil prices will remain on investors' minds  ahead of U.S. crude inventories data."
Business," Disney <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> President Robert Iger  said on Wednesday that a new deal between the media  conglomerate and Pixar Animation Studios <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PIXR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PIXR.O</A> was  ""unlikely"" and that it had been approached to buy UK media  assets."
Business,Oil prices fall on news of Nigerian peace talks but analysts expect the price to remain close to the \$50 mark.
Business," Computer Associates International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> will lay off about 5 percent of its work force in an  attempt to cut costs, the Wall Street Journal reported on  Wednesday."
Business,"Mortgage lending slows to its lowest level in a year in August, but credit card spending continues to boom, Bank of England figures show."
Business," Germany's Deutsche Post AG said  losses at its U.S. express and logistics business will be 200  million euros ( $246.1 million) greater than expected this year,  sending its shares down over 4 percent."
Business,A one-day strike by tea workers in India's north-eastern state of Assam brings work in 800 tea gardens to a halt.
Business,"The World Bank wants the governments of poor countries to do more to improve their investment climates, action it described as central to economic growth and poverty reduction."
Sci/Tech,"Russia has now become the fourth country to join Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program. The Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program was first announced back in August and included Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia."
Sci/Tech,"In work designed to halt the trade of illegal ivory, Samuel Wasser of the University of Washington and his colleagues have begun collecting elephant DNA from tissue sample and from dung."
Sports,"Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva will miss the team #39;s second Champions League group game against Norwegian champion Rosenborg on Wednesday with a back injury, ruling him out for at least a month."
Sports,"Mohammed Kallon and Javier Saviola scored a goal each as Monaco beat Deportivo La Coruna 2-0 in Group A of the Champions League. Kallon and Saviola scored inside the first 10 minutes, but there was not to "
Sports,Deportivo La Coruna coach Javier Irureta was fuming at referee Stefano Farina after his side slipped to a 2-0 defeat in Monaco on Tuesday night.
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday denied leading Britain into war on a false prospectus, despite intelligence on the threat posed by Iraq being wrong."
Sci/Tech, Using video cameras to record films in movie theaters would become a federal crime punishable by up to six years in prison under a bill passed Tuesday by the House.
Sci/Tech," Craigslist is a giant Internet bulletin board where people buy and sell their stuff, trade humor and political wisdom, look for dates, seek home repair advice, share their poetry and often just rant. Some call the site a public forum. Others call it a classified market. Many call it an obsession."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the US largest government-ruled mortgage lender, sees the continuation of the investigation on possible accounting violations and possible next weeks testimony of its former employee at a Congressional hearing."
Business,"Germany #39;s Deutsche Post AG said losses at its US express and logistics business will be 200 million euros (\$246.1 million) greater than expected this year, sending its shares down over 4 percent."
Business,"A US contender appears poised to recapture the supercomputer speed title from the Japanese world champion, Wednesday #39;s Wall Street Journal reported."
Business,"Euro Disney (EDLP.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) shares leapt on Wednesday after the French theme park operator clinched a long-awaited deal to restructure its "
Business,House of Fraser has posted narrower first-half losses on improved gross margins and announced a new partnership deal with Barclaycard to manage its customer account cards.
Business,CHICAGO Whitehall Jewellers Incorporated has agreed to pay 13 (m) million dollars to settle a lawsuit and a federal investigation into fraud charges.
Sci/Tech," Software maker Computer Associates  on Wednesday said it would cut 800 jobs, or 5 percent of its work force, to pare costs amid stiff competition in software and services."
Sci/Tech, IBM is expected to announce today that it has built a supercomputer that could qualify as the world's fastest machine.
Sci/Tech,"The Windows XP Starter Edition (XPSE) is a low-cost, version of Windows XP, meant for emerging markets. NEW DELHI: Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of Windows XP Starter Edition (XPSE), a new version of Windows XP for emerging markets."
Sci/Tech,"Toutatis, a mountain-sized asteroid, will today come the closest to the Earth since at least the 12th century, giving scientists an opportunity to gather data about it, NASA said on its Web site."
Sci/Tech,The Internet went all abuzz last week when a report by Todd Bishop of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer posited that Microsoft was keeping open its legal options against licensees of OpenOffice.
Sci/Tech,"Multimedia messaging service (MMS) is rapidly taking over from short messaging service (SMS), but operators must undertake major infrastructure upgrades to cope with the technology #39;s increased traffic demands or risk alienating customers with poor service "
Sports,Titans QB Steve McNair was released from a Nashville hospital after a two-night stay for treatment of a bruised sternum. McNair was injured during the fourth quarter of the Titans #39; 15-12 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
Sports,Bad luck and bad refereeing were the explanations offered by an out-of-form Deportivo Coruna for Tuesday #39;s 2-0 defeat at Monaco in the Champions League.
Sports, RHP Pedro Astacio was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at a batter against the Yankees.
World,The brother of British hostage Kenneth Bigley today said he had been encouraged by the release yesterday of the two Italian aid workers.
World," Insurgents opened fire on a busload of laborers traveling toward a US military base in Tikrit on Sunday, killing 17 of them and capping a week of violence that left at least 80 Iraqis and 20 US soldiers dead."
Sci/Tech,The UK government will store electronic records of people entering the UK in effort to tighten border control.
World," Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including two teenagers, on Wednesday after storming into the northern Gaza Strip for the third time in as many months to quell Palestinian rocket fire into Israel."
Business," The worlds oil refiners are unimpressed by Saudi Arabias boost to production capacity that would only swell supplies of sour, high sulphur crude while they hanker for sweet oil."
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will lay off about 5 percent of its work force in an attempt to cut costs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Bank of America is deploying some 180,000 Cisco Internet Protocol based telephones across its 5,800 branches and enterprise centers in a major deployment of Voice over IP technology from Cisco."
Sci/Tech,"Toutatis, a potato-shaped asteroid about 4.6 km (3 miles) in its longest extent, will pass within 1,550,000 km (963,000 miles) of the Earth #39;s center on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - reaching its closest approach at 13:35:28 GMT (06:35:28 PDT)."
Sports,"Major League Baseball has decided to relocate the Montreal Expos to Washington, DC The widely expected announcement is to be made later Wednesday, by city officials."
Sports,Mohammed Kallon #39;s fine start to his Monaco career continued on Tuesday when the Sierra Leonean scored his first ever Champions League goal.
World," Mitsubishi Motors Corp. shareholders approved a move Wednesday enabling the scandal plagued Japanese automaker to raise cash through a share offering, but demanded the company clean up its image and improve its product offerings to turn its lagging business around."
Sports, Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Astacio and New York Yankees pitcher Brad Halsey were each suspended Tuesday for three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball after being ejected from Boston #39;s 11 4 win over the weekend.
World,"IT had been a long time coming, but Tony Blair has finally conceded that the evidence about Iraqs weapons of mass destruction was wrong, and he has apologised, to an extent."
World,"Tamil Tiger rebel leaders were set to travel to Europe for talks on Sri Lanka #39;s stalled peace process, as fears that the island nation could slide back into war fester, a senior guerrilla official said."
Sci/Tech,"In a harbinger of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a newly announced flaw in Microsoft Corp. programs and begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format."
Sci/Tech,"What the Bush administration had hoped would be a triumphant achievement is clouded by doubts, even within the Pentagon, about whether a missile defense system that is on its way to costing more than \$100 billion will work."
Sci/Tech,An international group led by Lockheed Martin Corp. received a \$3 billion contract yesterday to develop a program that will eventually replace the Patriot missile system.
Sci/Tech,Pentagon police said the Defense Department is testing a security blimp -- equipped with surveillance cameras. The white blimp has been spotted this morning over the Pentagon and the Capitol building.
Sci/Tech,Using video cameras to record films in movie theaters would become a federal crime punishable by up to six years in prison under a bill passed Tuesday by the House.
Sci/Tech,"Sensuous, intellectual woman, 5'3, adventurous, pretty and open, seeks a life partner who is sexy, highly intelligent and cheerful. How old is this woman? In her early 60s. That's the profile Mary Bellis Waller, now 64, posted on two Internet dating sites during her search for a companion. Waller was a pioneer of online dating among people her age, and thousands of others age 60 and older are also turning to the Internet to find romance."
World," A group of women on Pitcairn Island in  the South Pacific are standing by their men, who face underage  sex charges, saying having sex at age 12 is a tradition dating  back to 18th century mutineers who settled on the island."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Tom Doggett</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Intel, Fannie Mae and Cisco Systems\top the U.S. government's list of FORTUNE 500 companies that\have the best commuting benefits for their employees.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Shares of Varsity Group Inc., the online bookseller that rose to prominence during the e-commerce boom only to stumble badly, will return to trading on the Nasdaq National Market this morning."
Sci/Tech,"Corvis Corp. said yesterday it will change its name to Broadwing Corp., a move that reflects the Columbia company's reinvention from a maker of fiber-optic equipment to a provider of telecom services."
Sci/Tech,The giant Toutatis asteroid passes by the Earth on Wednesday at distance of less than 1.6 million km.
World,A senior Italian politician says ransom of \$1m was paid for the release of two hostages held in Iraq.
World,Bahraini authorities close a non-governmental human rights watchdog whose director has been detained.
World,"The Indian and Pakistani military are to discuss troop withdrawals from the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battleground, India says."
Sci/Tech,"A breeze of interstellar helium atoms is blowing through the solar system. Thankfully, we have our shields up! The solar system's deflector shield is a giant magnetic bubble called ""the heliosphere."" It's part of the sun's magnetic field."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday denied leading Britain into war on a false prospectus, despite intelligence on the threat posed by Iraq being wrong.    In his speech to the Labour Party's annual conference Tuesday, Blair acknowledged that intelligence that Saddam Hussein had stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons was wrong..."
World," President Bush is eyeing Florida's 27 electoral votes, but after being battered by four hurricanes in six weeks the state's voters are more interested in weather forecasts than the shifting political winds.    Bush was surveying hurricane damage Wednesday in Lake Wales, Fla., a fast growing swing area in the center of the states, on his way to Miami and a debate against Democratic presidential rival John Kerry the following night..."
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces raided suspected insurgent hideouts in the heart of the capital Wednesday, sparking clashes along a main Baghdad thoroughfare..."
Business,"Imperial Oil Ltd. says it will shift its head office to Calgary from Toronto, with the move to the Alberta oilpatch affecting 1,500 employees and expected to be completed by next August."
Sci/Tech,"(CBS/AP) SpaceShipOne was set to return to space Wednesday, in nearly a carbon copy of its historic flight in June, when it became the first privately-funded manned vehicle to go into space."
Sports, Browns rookie tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. needs a second operation on his right leg and will miss the remainder of this season.
World,"A total of 45 North Korean refugees tried to seek asylum in the Canadian Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday, with one person arrested by police and 44 others succeeding, paving the way for their deportation to South Korea."
World,"Sept 29, Colombo: The Norwegian government has expressed serious concern over the political killings in Sri Lanka. Norwegian Ambassador in Colombo Hans Brattskar made this statement when he met SP Tamilselvan "
Sci/Tech,"For the first time since 2002, Japan's Earth Simulator is not the most powerful supercomputer on the planet."
Business," Software maker Computer Associates  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> on Wednesday said it would cut 800 jobs, or 5 percent of  its work force, to pare costs amid stiff competition in  software and services."
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open little  changed on Wednesday after staging a late rally in the previous  session, with investors focused on key economic and oil data as  crude drifts near  $50 a barrel."
Business," Greeting card maker American Greetings  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AM.N</A> on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit, reversing  a year earlier loss, as licensing income and lower costs offset  flat sales."
Business,"The Minister of Energy, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, has said government policy on the subsidy of ex-pump prices of petroleum products would remain unchanged "
Business,"The World Bank says nearly half the world #39;s population lives on less than \$2 a day. In its annual World Development Report, which draws upon surveys of 30,000 firms in more than 50 developing countries, the "
Business,Shares in theme park Euro Disney rallied strongly by 9.38 percent in early trading on Wednesday in relief that a roller-coaster ride to obtain creditor backing for rescue refinancing had ended safely.
Business,Department store group House of Fraser was today poised for a 25 million boost from a partnership with Barclaycard to run its store card scheme.
Sci/Tech,"While much has been made of efforts by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Intel Corp. to bring dual-core processors to PCs and servers, Freescale Semiconductor Inc."
Sports,"Major League Baseball has chosen Washington, DC as the new home of the Montreal Expos, a city official has told The Associated Press."
World,"BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip Israeli tanks, armored vehicles and troops have pushed into northern Gaza in a raid aimed at militants who have fired rockets at Israeli towns."
World,A delegation of Tamil Tiger rebels has left Sri Lanka for a three week tour of Europe aimed at putting pressure on the government to resume peace talks.
Sports,"PACEMAN Michael Kasprowicz believes it is a matter of time before some other poor bowler suffers the same extraordinary fate inflicted on him during one disastrous over, which has turned the summer upside down."
Sports,"The rains came, and the Chargers at times acted as if they #39;d never been wet in a bathtub. But they once again managed to miss slipping on the bar of soap, and the parade kept on going through the afternoon into the night."
Sports,"India News: New Delhi, Dec 6 : Voicing serious concern over the death threat to members of the Indian Cricket team, Lok Sabha members belonging to the opposition NDA today asked the government to provide fool proof security to the members of the Indian "
Business,year reign of the massive Earth Simulator as the fastest supercomputer in the world appears to be nearing an end. IBM executives on Wednesday will announce that one of the new machines in its Blue 
Business,"Capital Radio and GWR #39;s merger will not mean any standardisation of programming, the stations insist. With 55 local analogue radio stations, 93 digital stations and a national frequency, the new group will broadcast to 18 million people."
Business,AMSTERDAM (AFX) - ASML Holding NV said it and its lens partner Carl Zeiss SMT have reached a binding settlement in their patent dispute with Nikon Corp whereby they will pay the Japanese company in total 145 mln usd.
Business,What do you get for that special someone who has just about everything? How about a personal zeppelin? The 12-seater could be yours for a mere \$10 million from the 2004 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. announced Wednesday that it would offer a low cost, localized version of its Windows XP operating system in India to tap the large market potential in this country of 1 billion people, most of whom do not speak English."
Sci/Tech,The giant Toutatis asteroid passes by the Earth on Wednesday at distance of less than 1.6 million km. This is roughly four times the distance from the Earth to the Moon and closer than this 4.6km-wide rock has come to us since at least the 12th century.
Sci/Tech,A study carried out by doctors from the University of London showed that 50 percent of the Viagra sold over the Internet was fake.
Sci/Tech,MicrosoftWatch: The Redmond software firm is set to make available more of its code under an open-source license on Tuesday. Microsoft is preparing to release a third piece of code under an open-source license 
Sports,SAN FRANCISCO The legal battle over who is the real owner of Barry Bonds #39; 700th home run ball begins this morning in Superior Court.
Sports,"  Milton Bradley snapped. Then, aided by the horrendous Colorado Rockies bullpen, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off perhaps their most improbable victory of the season."
Sci/Tech,"Paperwork bores me. Usually I don't fill it out. But in jail, you don't have a choice. "
Business," A slowdown in U.S. economic growth during the second quarter of the year was not as sharp as previously thought, the Commerce Department reported on Wednesday, partly because businesses built up inventories at the strongest rate in four years."
Business," The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the spring, the government reported Wednesday. That was significantly better than a previous estimate but still the weakest showing in more than a year."
Business,Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to talk about the investigation into accounting practices at Fannie Mae.
Business,"The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the spring, the government reported Wednesday. That was significantly better than a previous estimate but still the weakest showing in more than a year."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. announced a restructuring plan Wednesday that would reduce its work force by 800 people worldwide, saving the business software maker \$70 million annually once the plan is fully implemented."
Business,South Africa's wage dispute ends after unions representing public sector workers accept a revised government offer.
Sci/Tech,"  Riding like the tip of a spear on its modified Pegasus booster rocket, NASA's third X 43A hypersonic scramjet research vehicle took to the skies today for a captive carry flight, remaining attached to its B 52B mothership aircraft.     Serving as a final in flight check out of the research vehicle and booster rocket combination prior to the actual launch and free flight, the successful mission paves the way for launch day, tentatively scheduled for later this Fall..."
Sci/Tech,"  A decade in Mission Control for native Texan Steve Walker has seen him help steer the Space Shuttle to historic destinations. Among them were the Russian Mir Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station..."
Sci/Tech,"By MARYCLAIRE DALE    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Three U.S. Cabinet secretaries fanned out across the country Tuesday to promote healthier lifestyles, especially among the nation's snack-filled, exercise-starved youth..."
Sci/Tech,"By TARA BURGHART     CHICAGO (AP) -- When Rueben Martinez became a barber in the Los Angeles area, his love of literature inspired him to lend out books for customers. He noticed that few books made their way back to him..."
Sci/Tech,"BY KOZO MIZOGUCHI    TOKYO (AP) -- A group of Japanese researchers has found that carbon dioxide levels over the Antarctica rose by over 2.6 percent from six years ago - the first such detection of an increase in a ""greenhouse"" gas above the southern continent, group members said Tuesday.    Many scientists fear carbon dioxide, produced by burning fossil fuels and other industrial processes, may be causing global warming by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere..."
Sci/Tech,"The creator of Dolly the sheep, the world's first mammal cloned from an adult, applied for a human cloning license Tuesday to study how nerve cells go awry to cause motor neuron disease."
Business,"The US economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3 in the spring, the government reported Wednesday in the final revision to second-quarter gross domestic product."
Business,"TORONTO and CALGARY - Imperial Oil Ltd. will pull up its Toronto roots and move its head office to Calgary within the year, ending a long-term commitment to run its oil and gas operations out of Eastern Canada."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. announced Wednesday that it would offer a low-cost, localized version of its Windows XP operating system in India to tap the large market potential in this "
Sci/Tech," quot;This is the closest Toutatis will come for another 500 years, and its orbit is very well known, quot; said Dr. Don Yeomans of NASA #39;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource has introduced Palm OS Cobalt 6.1, an enhanced version of Palm OS Cobalt. Designed to accelerate the development of next-generation Palm Powered smartphones and wireless devices, Palm OS Cobalt "
World,Diplomats in Beijing say at least 44 people claiming to be North Koreans have stormed the Canadian embassy in an apparent bid for asylum.
Sci/Tech,By ELLEN SIMON    NEW YORK (AP) -- IBM Corp. claimed unofficial bragging rights Tuesday as owner of the world's fastest supercomputer...
Sci/Tech,"By RAJESH MAHAPATRA    NEW DELHI (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced Wednesday that it would offer a low-cost, localized version of its Windows XP operating system in India to tap the large market potential in this country of 1 billion people, most of whom do not speak English..."
Sports,The Gunners have one more chance to prove they can cut it in Europe. Arsenal needs to beat Norway #39;s Rosenborg at Highbury on Tuesday to guarantee a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League.
World, The Arab news network Al Jazeera on Wednesday broadcast footage of British hostage Kenneth Bigley pleading to British Prime Minister Tony Blair to work for his release.
World," On the eve of a foreign policy debate with President Bush, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said in an interview that his explanation of why he voted in favor of additional funding for the war in Iraq before voting against it was ""one of those inarticulate moments"" in the campaign."
World," Angered by President Bush's policy in Iraq, a group of military families whose relatives died there is targeting the president in new television ads to be aired ahead of the Nov. 2 election."
World," A record eighth typhoon swept through  southern Japan on Wednesday, killing at least two people,  triggering floods and strong winds that forced the evacuation  of tens of thousands."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp is ready to ask a judge  on Thursday to suspend penalties imposed on it for violating  antitrust law by using the monopoly of its Windows operating  system to hurt competitors.
Business,"The World Bank wants the governments of poor countries to do more to improve their investment climates, action it described as central to economic growth and poverty reduction."
Business,"Travel and real estate conglomerate Cendant Corp. said Wednesday it will buy travel Web site Orbitz Inc. for about \$1.25 billion, making it the No."
Business, IBM is claiming unofficial bragging rights as owner of the world #39;s fastest supercomputer. IBM says its still unfinished  quot;BlueGene System quot; can sustain speeds of 36 teraflops.
Business,"A slowdown in US economic growth during the second quarter was not as sharp as previously thought, the Commerce Department reported today."
Business,"Workers at struggling Delta Air Lines will see their pay cut by 10 percent, their health care premiums go up and their vacation time trimmed under a cost-saving plan announced Tuesday."
Business,The proposed merger of GWR and Capital comes at a pivotal point for the radio industry as the digital revolution gathers pace. Broadcasters have frequently stated how 
Business,NEW YORK A Walt Disney executive says it #39;s  quot;unlikely quot; the company will strike a new distribution deal with Pixar Animation Studios.
Business,"US Airways plans to cut its executive payroll by 20 percent, reducing pay and benefits for its 3,000 managers and eliminating positions, said a newspaper report Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"More than a year after the German city of Munich declared its landmark intention to abandon Microsoft Windows in favor of upstart rival Linux, its councilors are finally ready to go ahead with the plan."
World,"A record eighth typhoon swept through southern Japan on Wednesday, killing at least two people, triggering floods and strong winds that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands."
World,"The Sudanese minister of state for foreign affairs, Najib al- Kheir Abdul Wahab, denied the consent of his government to give self rule to Darfur; noting that it will ask for explanations from the UN Higher Commissioner for Refugees over his statements to "
Sci/Tech,"The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant on Wednesday announced a year-long pilot program to start shipping the Windows XP Starter Edition to India in early 2005."
Sci/Tech,"A patch has been issued for the JpegOfDeath hole. But so what? No one believes every single user of Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer is going to apply it, and this means the door is wide open for hackers."
Sci/Tech," The Russian Cabinet will approve ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, the Interfax news agency reported Wednesday."
Business," Travel and real estate heavyweight Cendant Corp.  said on Wednesday it will buy travel Web site Orbitz Inc.  for about  #36;1.25 billion, making it the No. 2 online travel agency."
Business," U.S. economic growth during the  second quarter of the year was stronger than previously  thought, the Commerce Department reported on Wednesday, partly  because businesses built up inventories at the strongest rate  in four years."
Business," European stock markets rose, bonds fell  and the dollar gained moderately against the euro after revised  data showed the second quarter slowdown in the U.S. economy was  less abrupt than initially thought."
Business," Communications chip maker Agere  Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AGRa.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AGRa.N</A> on Wednesday said it will cut 500 jobs  and sell or close a plant in Florida that employs 600 people in  order to reduce costs amid slowing sales."
Business,"The US economy grew more quickly than previously thought in the three months to June, official figures suggest."
Sci/Tech,"Michael Melvill, who earned commercial astronaut's wings by piloting SpaceShipOne's history-making flight earlier this year, was selected to fly the first X Prize flight Wednesday."
Business,"MOSCOW Sept. 29, 2004 - In a deal paving the way for future joint ventures, US oil giant ConocoPhillips on Wednesday won an auction with a bid of nearly \$2 billion for the Russian government #39;s 7.6 percent stake in Russia #39;s Lukoil the world #39;s No."
Business,"  Oil lingered above the  $50 per barrel threshold in Asian trade today, breaching the mark for the second straight day ahead of key US crude stockpile data."
Business,"Description: Fannie Mae, the nation #39;s largest source of financing for home mortgages, faces accusations of pervasive accounting problems."
Business,"36.01 Teraflops. Yeah, that #39;ll just about do it. What  quot;it quot; is, I don #39;t know, but I #39;m sure the well dressed geeks at IBM are blue with pride after their BlueGene/L computer surpassed the speed of NEC #39;s Earth Simulator."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba #39;s new desktop-replacement multimedia notebooks, introduced on Tuesday, are further evidence that US consumers still have yet to embrace the mobility offered by Intel #39;s newer mobile processors."
Business,More exchange-traded funds gives your itchy trading finger more reasons to scratch.
Sci/Tech,"Hindi version of Windows XP costs just \$36, as the software giant aims for gains in the populous nation."
Business,"An IBM supercomputer still under development has set an unofficial new world speed record during testing, the company announced on Wednesday."
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc., the software maker operating under government oversight after an accounting scandal, will fire 800 workers, or 5 percent of its employees, as the company trims its product line."
Business," Capital Radio and GWR have agreed the terms of their proposed 711 merger, which will create the UK #39;s biggest radio company controlling 40 of the radio advertising market."
Business,German mail giant Deutsche Post said Tuesday it is taking a 38 per cent stake in Spanish postal company Unipost. Deutsche Post did not disclose the price of the stake in Barcelona-based Unipost 
Sci/Tech,"ANOTHER COUNTRY is to be offered Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Starter Edition, according to Associated Press. India - a country of over one billion souls - will be offered the cut down version of Windows XP using one of its official languages, Hindi."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo on Thursday plans to let visitors test-drive its new home page and My Yahoo personalization site in preparation for a full relaunch this fall.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp. #39;s new desktop-replacement multimedia notebooks, introduced on Tuesday, are further evidence that US consumers still have yet to embrace the mobility offered by Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech,Three former BEA Systems executives who left earlier this year have resurfaced as founders of a Seattle start-up that plans to begin integrating and supporting a variety of open source server software next year.
Sci/Tech,"Shares in Nintendo rose on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at the start of this week, as continued uncertainty about certain key aspects of Sony #39;s PSP plans tipped analysts in favour of the forthcoming DS handheld."
Sports,"Arsenal #39;s Brazilian midfielder Gilberto will be out for at least a month with a back injury, the English champions said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Major League Baseball officials will announce today that the Montreal Expos are relocating to Washington, Mayor Paul D. Fraim said Tuesday night."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. SANTA CLARA - The 49ers have struck a deal to transform Candlestick Park into  quot;The Monster, quot; but San Francisco voters might have the final say on whether the beastly moniker sticks."
World," Typhoon Meari landed on Kyushu on Wednesday morning and was moving northeast in Miyazaki Prefecture at 4 pm, bringing heavy rains and strong wind to southern and western Japan and causing the evacuation of residents and some injuries."
World," quot;Forty five people made an attempt in the afternoon, quot; a South Korean diplomat in Beijing said.  quot;We have sent staff to the Canadian Embassy to find out their identities and purposes of entry."
Sci/Tech,Network Physics has introduced a new distributed architecture for its network management and performance line aimed at helping enterprises ensure the integrity and security of the entire applications infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,"  UK wireless operator Mmo2 (OOM) (UK:OOM) said it will launch Europe #39;s first  quot;super fast quot; third generation (3G) mobile broadband data network in the summer of 2005 at mmO2 #39;s subsidiary, Manx Telecom on the UK #39;s Isle of Man."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its site revamp launched on Tuesday, Yahoo Inc. further embraced XML syndication technology by mixing feeds from Weblogs and other sites more prominently into its My Yahoo service."
Sci/Tech,"A new survey has found that more musicians are embracing the internet as a way of reaching new fans. A study by an American research company, Pew Internet, suggests that some musicians do not agree with the "
Sci/Tech, A Chinese university student in eastern Zhejiang province was sentenced to a year in jail for selling pornography on the Internet.
World," Iraq's government is planning a conference in late November to promote political stability and seek support for upcoming elections, but U.N. officials say they're worried about the timing and lack of a clear agenda."
World," African monitors should deploy in camps for the almost 1.5 million displaced by the conflict in Darfur and should also monitor police to help build trust with the local community, the United Nations said on Wednesday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The national homicide rate dropped to its lowest level in more than 30 years last year, says Statistics Canada."
World," Officially the US presidential election is not a war, but Republicans and Democrats have drawn up what looks suspiciously like rules of engagement for the televised debates between George W. Bush and John Kerry."
Sci/Tech,Lycos Europe has taken down their  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; campaign. After a short but popular campaign the company decided to stop their mission.
World," JABALYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed six  Palestinians including three teenagers on Wednesday as they  thrust deep into Gaza to quell rocket fire into Israel and  raided two West Bank cities in search of wanted militants."
World, A rebel fighting for autonomy in  Nigeria's oil producing Niger Delta arrived in the capital for  talks with President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday on terms to  end violence that helped to push crude prices to record highs.
Sci/Tech,"The deal comes as Cisco pushes to develop a market for CRS-1, a new line of routers aimed at telephone, wireless and cable companies."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Amazon.com are taking action against e-mail spammers and phishing scam perpetrators, but even two of the most powerful Internet companies on earth will find this fight to be tough going. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,Jazeera screens a video showing British hostage Kenneth Bigley accusing Tony Blair of ignoring his plight.
World,The World Health Organization is spearheading a campaign to reduce the numbers of women who die in childbirth.
World,Tiger Woods wants to be a playing vice-captain in the next US Ryder Cup team.
World,Overnight guards and scientists at the American Museum of Natural History often feel glassy eyes on them.
World," What do you get for that special someone who has just about everything? How about a personal zeppelin? The 12 seater could be yours for a mere  $10 million from the 2004 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.    Other gifts in the book include a  $1.7 million winged submarine, jeweled Mr..."
World, The Arab news network Al Jazeera on Wednesday broadcast footage of British hostage Kenneth Bigley pleading to British Prime Minister Tony Blair to work for his release.    The footage showed a sobbing Bigley talking from behind bars of what appeared to be a prison cell...
World, Fox Broadcasting Co. has ordered a pilot for a variety show starring the Barenaked Ladies that will feature the playful rock group performing music and comedy skits along with guest actors...
World," What do you get for that special someone who has just about everything? How about a personal zeppelin? The 12 seater could be yours for a mere  $10 million from the 2004 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.    Other gifts in the book include a  $1.7 million winged submarine, jeweled Mr..."
Business,"The deal, if consummated, would give Cendant the technology it needs to shed its dependence on an aging system and business model that it #39;s relied upon to distribute airfares and hotel reservations."
Sports,"Jose Mourinho, worried at threats from Porto fans who still resent his departure, is keeping a low profile for Chelsea #39;s final Champions League Group H match against his former side on Tuesday."
Sports, Defending champion Tiger Woods said Wednesday he injured his back sleeping on a plane last week and will not know until before his tee time whether he can play in the American Express Championship.
Sci/Tech,"Except for times when I use one online database that supports Microsoft #39;s (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) dismal excuse for a browser, I never have much use for the blue lower-case  quot;e quot; on my desktop."
Sci/Tech,"Bluetooth based Personal Mobile Gateway (PMG) devices developed by IXI Mobile are not exactly new, having been on the Italian market for some time as the NeoFone and NeoChat devices, but with AT amp;T Wireless #39; roll out of a new PMG device named OGO, you "
Sports,"Roger Federer didn #39;t have his best in his first outing since his win at the US Open, but survived into the second round at Bangkok Tuesday, defeating France #39;s Nicolas Thomann 6-4, 7-6(4) in the quest for his 10th title of 2004."
Sports,"Sachin Tendulkar, left, has a friendly chat with Shane Warne during yesterday #39;s practice session at Mumbai #39;s Brabourne Stadium."
World,"It was an ebullient Mark Latham who leapt to the stage and yelled out  quot;love you, babe! quot; to his wife Janine Lacy. Classic Latham."
World,Indonesian police said yesterday that DNA tests had identified a suicide bomber involved in a deadly attack this month on the Australian embassy in Jakarta.
Business," U.S. economic growth during the second quarter of the year was stronger than previously thought, the Commerce Department reported on Wednesday, partly because businesses built up inventories at the strongest rate in four years."
Business," The German government will take on an extra 14 billion euros ( #36;17.23 billion) in debt this year because the country's economic upturn so far has failed to boost tax revenue, taking new borrowing to a record level, the finance minister said Wednesday."
Business, ConocoPhillips said on Wednesday it was  seeking 20 percent of Russia's LUKOIL in a far reaching  alliance that opens the way for the oil majors to tap vast  reserves in northern Russia and Iraq.
Business, Oil prices held at  $50 a barrel  Wednesday ahead of weekly U.S. inventory data that is expected  to show a decline in crude stocks after Hurricane Ivan hit Gulf  of Mexico production.
Business," U.S. blue chips were unchanged on  Wednesday, as investors were little swayed by a positive  government report on economic growth and worried that higher  oil prices will dampen corporate profits."
Business,MOSCOW ConocoPhillips won 7.59 percent of the Russian oil giant Lukoil for \$1.988 billion on Wednesday in a largely symbolic auction that still ranks as the Russian government #39;s most lucrative post-Soviet privatization.
Business,"Nikon, the world #39;s biggest maker of equipment used to etch computer-chip circuits onto silicon wafers, said on Wednesday that it would get \$87 million from its European rival ASML Holding to settle a patent suit dating back to 2001."
Business,"NEW YORK Wall Street, which forced Google, the Internet search engine, to sharply lower the price of its shares in its initial public offering in August, has now decided that the company is worth a lot more today than it was then."
Business,The chances of another rise in interest rates faded today as mortgage lending slowed to its lowest level for a year during August.
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com and Microsoft Corp., the twin peaks of the Seattle area #39;s technology community, are joining forces to attack the tide of spam and fraudulent e-mail messages that clog in-boxes "
Sci/Tech,A giant asteroid will make a close brush by Earth Wednesday -- at least close by asteroid standards. The 4.6-kilometre-long Toutatis will come within 1.5 million kilometres of Earth.
Sci/Tech,"VIA #39;s graphics chip subsidiary, S3, will see its GammaChrome 3D part appear in retail boards in the Far East in Q4, the company #39;s CFO said today."
Sports,"The lights at Athens #39; Olympic stadium turn red to signify the handover of the Paralympic Games to the host city, Beijing. Photo: AFP."
Sports,"MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar #39;s 204 for Mumbai against Australia in 1998 is now a Brabourne legend, but it was Amit Pagnis who began the assault on the Aussie attack in the game, especially Shane Warne."
Sports,The A #39;s fell from sole possession of first place and have five games to reassume exclusive control of the American League West.
Sports,"In what is becoming as predictable as Groundhog #39;s Day, Michigan and Michigan State again topped the preseason polls at the Central Collegiate Hockey Association #39;s media day Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena."
World,DAVID HARDAKER: Celebrations have continued in Italy overnight following the homecoming of the two Italian aid workers who were taken hostage in Iraq three weeks ago.
Sci/Tech,"Ideal for barebone laptops, apparently"
World," MOSCOW (AP)   In a deal paving the way for future joint ventures, U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips has won an auction with a bid of nearly  #36;2 billion US for the Russian government's 7.6 per cent stake in Russia's Lukoil   the world's No. #160;2 oil company by reserves."
World," The president of China's biggest oil producer hailed the beginning of construction on a pipeline from Kazakhstan to China on Wednesday, calling it ""a bridge of friendship"" between his energy hungry nation and the oil rich Central Asian country."
Business,"For three years running, the fastest supercomputer had been NEC #39;s Earth Simulator in Japan. That was seen as a big challenge for the US computer industry."
Business,"The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.3 percent in the second quarter of this year,significantly better than a previously estimated growth rate of 2.8 percent, but "
Business,"Hotel franchisor Cendant Corp. agreed to buy online travel company Orbitz Inc. for about \$1.25 billion. The \$27.50 a share cash offer, which has been approved by boards of both companies but still needs regulatory "
Business,"Licensing income helped boost American Greetings Corp. to a profit in its second quarter, even though sales at the greeting cards maker were flat."
Business,"AFTER almost three months of inaction, investors are betting Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality is finally in play after private equity group Newbridge trumped rival bidder Bruandwo #39;s offer."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday revised up its 2004 world growth forecast to 5 percent, the highest level in three decades, but said sharply "
Business,"Consumers are feeling the pinch after five interest rate rises in less than a year, with a slowdown in the rampant housing market, ebbing consumer morale and a drop in retail sales, data show."
Sci/Tech,"Pity Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT). For all the grief we give the company about its failure to plug security holes in its software, its historical problems with the blue screen "
Sci/Tech,"The CD will remain the most popular music format till the end of the decade, according to a new survey. The report also states that Europe will buy over 570m worth of digital downloads in 2009, but technology "
Sci/Tech,"28 major companies announced their formation of the Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium, (NCOIC), an industry-wide consortium, with the goal of recommending a unified approach that would enable sensors, communications and information systems to "
World," Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson joined the campaign of Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday as a poll showed support for the presidential candidate slipping among black Americans, a critical Democratic constituency."
Sports,"But instead of climactic celebration of what was a wonderful event, the party and fireworks were cancelled out of respect for the seven children killed when their bus crashed on the way to the Games on Monday."
Sports,"Poor old Mourinho.rich, suave, the world at his feet.but unloved. His team are unloved as well. Chelsea have become the team every fan wants to get beaten."
Sports,"AS Roma on Wednesday signed Luigi Del Neri as its new coach to replace Rudi Voeller, who resigned last Sunday. The club reported that Del Neri traveled to the training camp of Trigoria shortly "
World,"PITCAIRN Island mayor Steve Christian will go on trial today accused of leading  quot;the boys quot;, a group of seven men who allegedly spent 30 years sexually abusing underage girls on the tiny Pacific outcrop."
World,"Theresa Torres, Reporter. Sharing its neighbors fears of a bird-flu pandemic after the first probable case of human-to-human infection was reported in Thailand, the Philippine government on Wednes "
World,"OPPOSITION Leader Mark Latham had failed to outline a plan for future management of the national economy in his speech at Labor #39;s campaign launch yesterday, Prime Minister John Howard said."
World,"Moscow police arrested two Chechen men in connection with the murder of US journalist Paul Klebnikov, the Moscow Times reported Wednesday."
World, Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry admitted that the Bush campaign has run a successful campaign portraying him as indecisive but said he would use a looming presidential debate to set the record straight.
World," Stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday as investors digested a jump in the second quarter gross domestic product and kept a close eye on oil prices that still hovered near  $50 per barrel.    Investors saw the Commerce Department report, which said the nation's GDP grew 3.3 percent from April to June, as a mix of good and bad news..."
World," Richard Nixon was president and man was still making trips to the moon the last time the word ""Washington"" appeared in the major league baseball standings.    On Opening Day, April 4, 2005, look for the nation's capital to return..."
Sci/Tech,"com September 29, 2004, 7:06 AM PT. MOJAVE, Calif.--A specialized plane carrying a suborbital spacecraft took off shortly before 7:15 am PDT in an attempt to complete the first phase in the race to privatize space travel."
Sports,World 100 meters record holder Tim Montgomery will appear before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in San Francisco in the first week of November for a hearing over a possible life ban for doping.
Sports," Buffalo Sabres center Daniel Briere agreed to a deal Wednesday with SC Bern of the Swiss league, becoming the latest NHL player to head to Europe."
Sports," THOMASTOWN, Ireland (Reuters) - Three-times winner Tiger  Woods could miss the WGC-American Express Championship at Mount  Juliet with a shoulder injury, he said on Wednesday."
Sports, World 100 meters record holder Tim  Montgomery will appear before the Court of Arbitration for  Sport (CAS) in San Francisco in the first week of November for  a hearing over a possible life ban for doping.
Sports, Olympic champion Justine Henin Hardenne  is still suffering from a mystery virus which has plagued her  for much of this year.
Business,"based oil company ConocoPhillips and Russia #39;s largest oil producer, Lukoil, jointly announced Wednesday in Moscow that ConocoPhillips will become a strategic equity investor in Lukoil."
Business,"Financial Times, 29 September 2004 - Developing countries must take action to reduce corruption and cronyism in order to improve investment climates and promote growth and poverty reduction, the World Bank said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday September 29, a private company in California plans to launch a craft known as SpaceShipOne into near-earth orbit in an attempt to win the so-called  quot;Ansari X-Prize."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: Doctors are warning people not to buy the anti-impotency drug, Viagra, over the internet, because they have found conclusive evidence that it is usually fake and could lead to a number of side effects, including a heart attack."
Sci/Tech," U.S. computer company Hewlett Packard  said on Wednesday it was expanding a built to order system for  personal computers and other high volume computer products,  similar to rival Dell."
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Steve Finley #39;s two-run single capped a five-run ninth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in the second contest of a four-game series."
World,"AFTER one of the most important speeches of his life, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was still fighting to reunite his New Labour Party yesterday as the war in Iraq continued to haunt his leadership."
World,"NO one has said it yet, but John Howard is looking more and more like Paul Keating, circa March 1996. Keating won the seemingly unwinnable election in 1993 against John Hewson, then crashed three years later."
World,"North Koreas Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Su-heon created another stir as he asserted on Monday (Local Time) that Pyongyang has reprocessed and weaponized 8,000 spent plutonium fuel rods."
World,"PARIS, Sept 29 (AFP) - Paris on Wednesday remained tight-lipped about the fate of two French journalists abducted over a month ago in Iraq following the release of up to 10 hostages there, including two Italian female aid workers."
World,"MOSCOW. Sept 29 (Interfax) - A Moscow court has issued an arrest warrant for two Chechens suspected of involvement in the murder of Paul Klebnikov, a prominent American journalist and editor-in-chief of the Russian edition of Forbes magazine."
Business," The world economy, powered in part by China, will grow this year at its briskest pace in almost three decades    five percent    before losing steam in 2005 in the face of higher oil prices, the IMF said."
Business,  US stock futures are pointing to a mixed open Wednesday as the positive impact of a report showing stronger than expected second quarter growth in the US economy was offset by concern oil could surge above  $50 a barrel on inventory 
Business,"The World Bank has called upon the governments of poor countries to work for improving their investment climates as done by India and China, saying it was central to economic growth and poverty reduction."
Business,Shares of Internet travel firm Orbitz Inc. surged after it agreed to be acquired by Manhattan-based Cendant Corp. for about \$1.25 billion.
Business,"PF Chang #39;s China Bistro Inc. on Wednesday said its third-quarter revenue rose 29 percent on increased sales, customer traffic and prices."
Business,"Nikon Corp. will soon see a \$145 million influx, thanks to a memorandum of understanding with ASML Holding NV and Carl Zeiss SMT AG."
Business,Delta Air Lines says its pilots union decided to get back retired pilots of the company in order not to cancel flights as Delta already suffers huge losses.
Sci/Tech,The first private manned rocket to reach space soared toward the edge of the atmosphere on Wednesday in a bid to earn the \$10 million Ansari X Prize.
Business,Stocks rose today as investors digested a jump in the second-quarter gross domestic product and kept a close eye on lower oil prices.
Business,"Martha Stewart has been ordered to serve her sentence for lying about a stock sale at the federal prison in Alderson, W.Va."
Business,powered profit growth has investors dipping into this mall based confectioner.
Sci/Tech,"The planned elimination of 800 jobs is part of a restructuring plan that will cost \$40 million, the troubled firm says."
Sci/Tech,Security experts say that attacks using image files could bypass established defenses.
Business,"The global economy should register its strongest growth in three decades in 2004 despite soaring oil prices, which are expected to restrain the US expansion a bit, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday."
Business," Martha Stewart (search) was ordered Wednesday to serve her sentence at the federal prison in Alderson, W.Va., according to source close to the case."
Business,"Greeting card maker American Greetings Corp. (AM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, as licensing income and lower costs offset flat sales."
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) plans to cut 800 positions worldwide, 5 percent of its workforce, in hopes of shaving US\$70 million annually off its operating costs."
World,Italians are rejoicing Wednesday after two female aid workers arrived home following three weeks of captivity at the hands of militants in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"Sure, the device can record movies and anything else broadcast on TV. But apparently sex is what pushes the rewind button the most."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat Inc.'s Enterprise Linux 4 products, scheduled for release early next year, will support five Indian languages, reflecting the growing importance of the Indian market, according to an executive of the Raleigh, North Carolina-based Linux company."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) plans to cut 800 positions worldwide, 5 percent of its workforce, in hopes of shaving \$70 million annually off its operating costs."
Sci/Tech,Controversial plan could force file swappers to face criminal charges.
Sci/Tech,"Logic Pro 7, the next major release of the award-winning professional music creation and audio production software, will change the way musicians and audio engineers worldwide compose, record, edit and mix music in any studio environment. In addition to more than 100 workflow enhancements, breakthrough new software instruments, new mastering plug-ins and support for Apple Loops, Logic Pro 7 also debuts distributed audio processing, a revolutionary technology which allows audio pros to tap into a virtually unlimited number of Macs to expand available Digital Signal Processing (DSP) power. Sep 29"
Sci/Tech,"Logic Express 7, a streamlined version of Logic, provides a basic set of professional tools for students, educators and advanced hobbyists at an affordable price. Sep 29"
Sci/Tech,"Apple introduces two new Jam Packs for its GarageBand music creation software, giving musicians and aspiring musicians more Apple Loops and software instruments to create music. Jam Pack 2: Remix Tools makes it easy to produce compelling dance, hip-hop and electronica tracks, while Jam Pack 3: Rhythm Section offers songwriters a complete backing band for their rock, alternative and country music. Sep 29"
Sci/Tech,What do you do after you #146;ve loaded a blank CD (or a DVD) into your Mac? Find out on the Apple Pro/ site in the latest Mac OS X killer tip. Sep 21
Business,"ConocoPhillips has bought a major stake in Russia #39;s second largest oil producer OAO Lukoil Holdings. The Houston company, formed by a merger of Conoco and Phillips Petroleum, won "
Sci/Tech,Humankind got spied on by a huge space invader on Wednesday. An asteroid named for a Celtic god of war was to come closer to Earth this week than it has since 1353.
Sports,Defender Wayne Bridge is in contention for Chelsea after missing the weekend win at Middlesbrough due to a knock suffered in the draw against Tottenham.
Business," Oil prices dropped from record highs  above  $50 a barrel on Wednesday as weekly U.S. inventory data  showed a surprise increase in crude stocks, easing fears over  stretched international supplies."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices fell for a  second straight session on Wednesday, pressured by a wave of  profit taking after repeated failures to break recent lows on  yields."
Business," Communications chipmaker Agere Systems  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AGRa.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AGRa.N</A> on Wednesday said it will close a Florida plant  that employs 600 people if it cannot find a buyer by December  2005 and cut an additional 500 jobs amid slowing sales."
Business,The mergers and acquisitions continue apace in the managed care industry.
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. on Wednesday said it has developed the world #39;s fastest computer, putting it back on top after a Japanese supercomputer claimed the title some two years ago."
Business,"In its fall outlook, the global lender cuts estimates for US GDP growth for both 2004 and 2005. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US economic growth should pick up in the second half of 2004 but costlier oil and weak "
Business,"Homemaking icon Martha Stewart will serve her five-month jail sentence for lying about a suspicious stock sale at a minimum security prison in West Virginia, a source close to the case said Wednesday."
Business,"  Shares of PF Chang #39;s China Bistro jumped 7 percent in early trading Wednesday after the casual dining chain said sales jumped amid new store openings, higher traffic and a hike in prices."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif. Sept. 29, 2004 - After recovering from a wild corkscrew roll on its ascent, the first private manned rocket soared to space and returned safely to Earth on Wednesday in a bid to earn a \$10 million prize."
Sports,Ranbir Mahendra was elected president of India #39;s national cricket board after edging out a powerful federal minister at an acrimonious election on Wednesday.
World,"ANKARA, Turkey -- Four bombs went off in front of British and US interests in Turkey late Tuesday (28 September), causing damage but no casualties."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.'s five year legal battle in Europe moves into a public courtroom for the first time as the U.S. software giant tries to get the European Union's landmark antitrust ruling against it lifted.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer is planning to expand its online music download service to more European countries, the company announced at the Popkomm music trade fair."
Sci/Tech," U.S. computer company Hewlett Packard said on Wednesday it was expanding a built to order system for personal computers and other high volume computer products, similar to rival Dell."
Sci/Tech, US based Microsoft Corp will introduce a low cost version of its Windows XP operating system in India in early 2005 in a bid to capture a market of millions of households.
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. on Wednesday said it has developed the world's fastest computer, putting it back on top after a Japanese supercomputer claimed the title some two years ago."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer is planning the next wave of expansion for its popular iTunes online music store with a multi country European launch in October, the services chief architect said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"High Efficiency codec recommended to network, content providers"
World," U.S. forces in Afghanistan vowed on Wednesday to bolster security in the volatile south and southeast ahead of a landmark election, as Taliban guerrillas bent on disrupting the poll launched a fresh wave of attacks."
World," The only man ever brought to trial for the 1986 murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme died on Wednesday, leaving the case an enduring mystery after almost 20 years."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer is planning the next wave  of expansion for its popular iTunes online music store with a  multi country European launch in October, the services chief  architect said on Wednesday."
World, Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle hugged President Bush from one end of South Dakota to the other this summer  #151; in his own campaign commercials.
Sci/Tech," U.S. computer company Hewlett Packard  said on Wednesday it was expanding a built to order system for  personal computers and other high volume computer products,  similar to rival Dell."
Business,"BAE Systems, the weapon system manufacturer, said on Monday that it was expecting a modest performance improvement in 2005, in part because of the results ongoing negotiations with the British government over the Eurofighter programme."
World," Stocks pushed higher Wednesday as investors digested a jump in the second quarter gross domestic product and kept a close eye on oil prices that started to fall under  $50 per barrel.    Investors saw the Commerce Department report, which said the nation's GDP grew 3.3 percent from April to June, as fairly good news, with a few caveats..."
World," Richard Nixon was president and man was still making trips to the moon the last time the word ""Washington"" appeared in the major league baseball standings. On Opening Day, April 4, 2005, look for the nation's capital to return..."
World," A British hostage pleaded for his government to save his life in a new video aired Wednesday on Arab television after the release of two Italian women and 10 other hostages. In Baghdad, U.S..."
Business,"The global economy should register its strongest growth in 30 years in 2004 despite soaring oil prices, which are expected to restrain the US expansion a bit, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - For the first time since 2002, Japan #39;s Earth Simulator is not the most powerful supercomputer on the planet."
Business,MOSCOW Oil giant ConocoPhillips of the US is paying nearly two (b) billion dollars for a seven percent stake in Russia #39;s Lukoil.
Business,"WASHINGTON : The US economy #39;s  quot;soft patch quot; was not as weak as initial estimates, according to government data Wednesday showing a 3.3 percent pace of expansion in the second quarter."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Computer Associates International Inc. plans to cut 800 positions worldwide, 5 of its workforce, in the hope of shaving \$70 million annually off its operating costs."
Business,"Air Canada (AC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (ACErv.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to buy 45 regional jets from Embraer SA (EMBR4."
Business,"Black  amp; Decker Corp. received regulatory approval for its \$775 million cash acquisition of pump maker Pentair Inc. #39;s tools group, and expects the deal to close in early October, the power tools maker said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"update MOJAVE, Calif.--A venture backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen got a jump Wednesday on rivals eyeing a \$10 million prize for the first privately funded junkets into space and back."
Sci/Tech,"Amazon and Microsoft have filed lawsuits against companies that used their names to commit fraud on the Internet. One suit accuses Gold Disk Canada of  quot;spoofing, quot; or sending e-mails that appear "
Sci/Tech,"Toutatis, a mountain-sized asteroid, came the closest to the Earth since at least the 12th century, allowing scientists to gather data about its trajectory and features, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration said."
Sci/Tech,"The Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium (NCOIC) formally introduced itself this week at a Tuesday (Sept. 28) press conference in Washington, DC The new group, consisting initially of 28 companies "
Sports,The Indian Olympic Association has banned three female weightlifters and their coach for life after the athletes tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Sports,"On Tuesday night everyone was talking about one Wayne Rooney, after the young prodigy inscribed a magnificent hat-trick on his Manchester Utd and Champions League debut."
Sports,AMERICAN Andy Roddick wasted little time in trouncing Britain #39;s Arvind Parmar 6-1 6-4 to advance into the second round of the Thailand Open today.
World,"A group of 44 North Korean asylum seekers used makeshift ladders to scale the fence and leap into the Canadian embassy in Beijing on Wednesday, officials said."
Sci/Tech," The federal government releases a list Wednesday lauding Fortune 500 firms that make a major effort to ease commutes for their employees, which helps ease traffic congestion and air pollution. Intel is No. 1 on the list of 69 companies to be designated as Best Workplaces for Commuters by the EPA."
Sci/Tech," China more than doubled its export earnings from cellphones, shipping 73.4 million handsets overseas in the first seven months of the year, state media reported."
Business,Shares in Jarvis have plunged by more than 20 per cent after the support services contractor warned that it may yet fall victim to its 230 million debt burden.
Sci/Tech, LSB 2.0 represents the best chance to prevent Linux fragmentation.
Sci/Tech," Prosecutors have decided to abandon the charge of enterprise corruption, the top count against former Tyco International Ltd. executives L. Dennis Kozlowski and Mark H. Swartz, when the two are retried in January."
Sci/Tech," Spurred by what appear to be unusual radiation readings offshore, the U.S. government is sending a team of 20 scientists to try to find a hydrogen bomb lost off the Georgia coast in 1958."
Business," Drug makers will not need regulatory approval for every change in their manufacturing processes under new guidelines designed to prevent supply disruptions, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday."
Business,"Piper Rudnick and the British law firm DLA have agreed to combine in the largest merger of law firms to date. The combined firm, which is to be known as DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary, will have "
Business," The U.S. economy grew faster in the  second quarter than previously thought as business inventories  rose at the strongest rate in four years, the government said  on Wednesday, a sign the soft patch was not as soft as feared."
Business," U.S. blue chips slid back into the red  on Wednesday as oil company shares fell on a report showing an  unexpected rise in U.S. oil inventories last week, which drove  oil prices lower."
Business," Software maker Computer Associates  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> on Wednesday said it would cut 800 jobs, or 5 percent of  its work force, to cut costs amid weaker demand and falling  prices for software and services."
Business," Homemaking icon Martha Stewart will  serve her five month jail sentence for lying about a suspicious  stock sale at a minimum security prison in West Virginia, a  source close to the case said on Wednesday."
Business,A smart investor pays \$1.25 billion for Orbitz. So what's Travelzoo worth?
Sci/Tech,"<I>SpaceShipOne,</I> the first privately built, manned vehicle to reach space, roared to space and back again this morning from a launch site in California's Mojave desert."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to monitor penguins unobtrusively, scientists are testing a tag made of silicone rubber. Stainless steel tags used currently can impede the birds' ability to hunt."
Sci/Tech,Birding columnist Mathew Tekulsky considers the joys of sparrows wintering in his California backyard.
Sci/Tech,"The deal is valued at about \$100 million, but the handset maker will be billed based on actual service consumption."
Business,"IBM (Quote, Chart) secured the top spot in the rankings for world #39;s fastest supercomputer as Blue Gene/L ran at a sustained speed of 36."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA - In a mission that could herald a new era of space tourism, a privately built, three-person rocket ship flew to space and back today in a mission that frightened those who watched from the ground and on a live webcast."
Sci/Tech,New version of IronPort product draws on data from E-mail-monitoring network to quarantine viruses within minutes. By Thomas Claburn.
Sci/Tech,"Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), who led much of Congress #39; oversight of federal information technology during the past two years, has left the House Government Reform Committee and joined the Rules Committee."
Sports," The New York Mets are revamping their front office for the second straight offseason, hiring Omar Minaya from the Montreal Expos to become the head of baseball operations."
Sci/Tech,The retailer will sell CallVantage in many of its outlets and through its Web site.
Sci/Tech,"""Jam Packs"" expand features and portability for musicians mixing music on their Macs."
Sci/Tech,Rewriteable version of the next-gen DVD format moves closer to mass production.
Business," David Eldon will retire next year as chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. and the Hang Seng Bank, HSBC Group, one of the world #39;s largest banking and financial service organizations, said Monday."
Business,"Telecom Italia plans to use cash for a bigger-than-expected chunk of a 20 billion-euro (\$26.69 billion) buyout of its mobile unit TIM, a source close to the deal said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Early sighting of ID scheme budget-laundering
Business,"CONCORD, Ont. (CP) - Decoma International, a subsidiary of auto parts giant Magna International, is shutting down its anodizing plant just north of Toronto and posting \$36 million US in special charges for that move and restructuring in Europe."
Sci/Tech,A Los Angeles man who spewed porn advertisements from his car likely faces up to six months in jail.\
Sci/Tech,A new version of the infamous Bagle worm series is spreading widely across the net.
Sci/Tech,".Mac, the popular suite of Internet software and services, now offers both new members and its more than half million existing members 250MB of combined online storage for .Mac mailboxes and iDisk folders, perfect for sharing photos, movies and documents with family, friends and coworkers. Sign up now for a free 60-day trial. Sep 29"
Sci/Tech," Rival technologies that baffle consumers will run more companies out of business in the nascent music download market than will head to head competition, one of the lead creators of MP3 playback technology warned on Wednesday."
World, France was torn between hope and doubt about its two hostages in Iraq on Wednesday after a purported French negotiator announced their imminent release but officials insisted they knew nothing about his efforts.
World," Britain's ruling Labour Party struggled to shift the pre election focus to domestic politics, as Prime Minister Tony Blair faced renewed pressure over the fate of a British hostage in Iraq."
World," TORONTO (CP)   The door is still open for criminal charges against a Toronto police constable who shot a teenager to death, despite an investigation clearing him, a lawyer for Jeffrey Reodica's family said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Rival technologies that baffle consumers  will run more companies out of business in the nascent music  download market than will head to head competition, one of the  lead creators of MP3 playback technology warned on Wednesday."
World," SDEROT, Israel (Reuters) - Palestinian militants eluding an  army crackdown killed two Israeli children in a rocket attack  from Gaza on Wednesday and troops killed six Palestinians in  raids in the coastal strip and the West Bank."
Business,"Not so long ago many Western CEOs couldn #39;t even say what the renminbi was, much less whether it should appreciate. Today China #39;s currency, also known as the yuan, is all the buzz."
World," A group of 44 North Korean asylum  seekers used makeshift ladders to scale the fence and leap into  the Canadian embassy in Beijing on Wednesday, officials said."
World,European Justice and Home Affairs ministers are to start talks on whether asylum seekers could be processed outside the EU.
World,"The world's economy should grow at its fastest rate in 30 years in 2004, despite rising oil prices, the IMF says."
World," Martha Stewart, convicted of lying about a stock sale, has been ordered to serve her sentence at the federal prison in Alderson, W.Va.    Stewart had asked to serve her five month sentence in Danbury, Conn., close to her 90 year old mother and her home in Westport, or as a second choice in Coleman, Fla..."
World," Stocks were narrowly mixed Wednesday as investors digested a jump in the second quarter gross domestic product, while keeping a close eye on falling oil prices.    Investors saw the Commerce Department report, which said the nation's GDP grew 3.3 percent from April to June, as fairly good news, with a few caveats..."
World," A Yemeni judge sentenced two men to death and four others to prison terms ranging from five to 10 years Wednesday, the first convictions and sentences for the 2000 suicide bombing of the USS Cole, an attack blamed on Osama bin Laden's terror network.    Saudi born Abd al Rahim al Nashiri, who is in U.S..."
Sci/Tech,  A mountain sized asteroid made its closest approach to Earth at 6:35 a.m. Pacific Time (9:35 a.m...
World,"An Israeli child was killed by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip by Palestinian militants on Wednesday, an Israeli rescue service said."
Business,SYDNEY: Shares in Australian grocery food chain Foodland Associated Ltd were placed in a trading halt on Monday after a takeover offer from Metcash Trading Ltd.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Tech firms rally against copyright bill...Apple .Mac customers suffer e-mail glitches...Alvarion expands wireless broadband in China.
Business,"The Minister of Energy, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, has said government policy on the subsidy of ex-pump prices of petroleum products would remain unchanged even though crude oil price has topped the psychological milestone of \$50 per barrel last Tuesday for the "
Business,"The countrys rich natural resources and skilled workforce, coupled with improved business climate, could turn the Philippines into an investment haven in Asia, but, so far, the trouble-plagued country has failed to communicate these qualities "
Business,"The US economy grew faster in the second quarter than previously thought as business inventories rose at the strongest rate in four years, the government said on "
Business,Scrushy faces fewer counts for role in accounting scandal after grand jury consolidates old charges. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal grand jury Wednesday consolidated charges against HealthSouth Corp.
Business,"Shares of wireless game maker Jamdat Mobile Inc. (JMDT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose as much as 45 percent on Wednesday in their first trading day, boosted by investors betting "
Sci/Tech,"Designed as a result of Microsofts ongoing collaborations with international governments, Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program is part of Microsofts comprehensive commitment to enable individuals, communities and countries to gain access to the "
Sci/Tech,"The end of summer lull for viruses and worms continues. We #39;re still seeing new versions of RBots, and a new Bagle, but nothing with teeth."
Sci/Tech,"Digital musicians will have a few new riffs for their virtual production boards, at least those using the latest Apple software. Apple Computer on Wednesday announced new versions of its pro and midrange digital "
Sci/Tech,"The DVD Forum has approved the physical disc specifications for the rewritable version of HD-DVDs (High Definition/High Density-DVDs), taking the format an important step nearer to mass production."
Sci/Tech,"Since April, baseball fans attending San Francisco Giants home games at SBC Park have enjoyed wireless internet access if they bring a portable computer with them."
Sports,"For about \$20, you can tour the Theater of Dreams and inhale the history of Manchester United in its Old Trafford Stadium. For \$10 more, you could join the waiting list for a seat on match days - and witness the new arrival Wayne Rooney."
Sports," After a modest playing career in Serie A and B with Spal, Foggia, Novara and Udinese, Del Neri takes up his first coaching job in August 1990 with Teramo in Serie C2, Italy #39;s fourth division."
Sports,"To the expanding litany of woes that has plagued the winless Kansas City Chiefs through the first three weeks of the 2004 campaign, a spate of unexpected problems that extends far beyond "
World,"OSLO (AFP) - A seemingly unstable passenger attacked two pilots aboard a Norwegian passenger plane with an axe but the aircraft was later able to land, amid concerns over lax security on the country #39;s local flights and at regional airports."
World,Israel is maintaining its silence over an alleged spy scandal as it prepares to receive two men deported from New Zealand for passport fraud.
World,"A Palestinian rocket hit an Israeli town near the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing two people, according to Israeli media. Soon after, witnesses said an Israeli helicopter launched a strike near a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza."
Sports," MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Retired basketball great  Dennis Rodman is to play two games with a Mexican league side  next month as part of his slow-burn campaign to return to the  NBA."
Business, Oil prices slid from record highs above   $50 a barrel on Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a  surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's  oil rich delta region agreed a temporary cease fire.
Business, ConocoPhillips won a  $2 billion stake in  Russia's LUKOIL and said it aimed to raise that to 20 percent  in a sweeping alliance that allows the two oil majors to tap  vast reserves in northern Russia and Iraq.
Business, Homemaking icon Martha Stewart will  serve her five month jail sentence for lying about a suspicious  stock sale at a minimum security prison in West Virginia she  said on Wednesday.
Business,The company's Blue Gene/L System beats out Japan's Earth Simulator.  Also: Microsoft releases Hindi Windows XP in India   hellip;.The Sims 2 sells more than a million copies   hellip;. and more.
Business,"Five Wall Street firms that helped take Google Inc public started investment coverage of the internet search engine on Tuesday, giving it their highest stock ratings and predicting substantial gains."
Sci/Tech,a pilot program targeting first-time and beginning computer users -- comes on the heels of a similar customized version for Russia.
Sci/Tech,Hackers are using porn images posted on Usenet newsgroups to take advantage of the flaw in Microsoft programs regarding JPEGs. An overflow occurs in the GDI JPEG decoder from malicious code in the JPEG.
Sci/Tech," (Sep 29, 2004) As predicted, Asteroid Toutatis made its closest approach to the Earth today, passing a mere 1.5 million km (930,000 miles) away from our planet   4 times the distance from the Earth to the Moon."
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Continuing its flirtation with open-source, Microsoft Corp. on Monday posted the code of a little-known collaboration application to open-source development site SourceForge."
Sports,"Unbeaten and coming off his second career complete game, rookie Noah Lowry will try to continue his brilliant pitching when the playoff-hopeful San Francisco Giants wrap up a three-game series with the San Diego Padres."
World,"Even Peter Garrett, former rock star and one-time darling of Greens and the Left, could not escape the fury of demonstrators as he arrived for the official launch of Labor #39;s election campaign in Brisbane yesterday."
World,The leader of Sudan #39;s southern rebels on Wednesday warned that delaying a final accord to end the 21-year-old southern rebellion could lead to the disintegration of the country.
World,A Greek airliner diverted to Ireland by a bomb threat resumed its flight to New York after a search did not find anything suspicious onboard.
World,"Two small bombs exploded in front of branches of the British HSBC Bank in Turkey on Tuesday and a third blast hit a Turkish-American Association in the capital Ankara, Anatolian news agency reported."
Sports,"Match of the week in the Champions #39; League features two clubs that have won eight Champions #39; Cups between them, the powerhouses of Germany and the Netherlands, Bayern Munich versus Ajax Amsterdam."
Sci/Tech," Saudi Arabia's highest religious authority has barred the use of mobile phones with built in cameras, blaming them for ""spreading obscenity."""
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, financed by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen and built by aviation pioneer Burt Rutan, rocketed 62 miles over the California desert, completing the first half of "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has developed a cut-down version of Windows XP with a Hindi interface for the Indian market. The Indian version, which will be available early next year, will also feature help and training in Hindi."
Sci/Tech,"Intel today launched its latest mobile Pentium chip designed for use in high-end desktop replacement laptops. The Pentium 4M 548 runs at 3.33GHz with 1MB Level 2 cache, and is built around Intel #39;s latest 90nanometre technology."
Sports,"Second seed Andy Roddick of the United States has easily reached the second round of the Thailand Open tennis tournament in Bangkok with a straight-set win over Arvind Parmar of Britain, 6-1, 6-4."
Sports,"  French motorcycle rider Richard Sainct, who won the Paris Dakar rally three times, has been killed in a crash in the Pharaohs Rally in Egypt."
Sports,"DENTON, Texas North Texas has shut down star running back Patrick Cobbs for the season. Mean Green coach Darrell Dickey says Cobbs will take a redshirt this season and return to the team as a fifth-year senior next season."
World,Euphoria still lingers in the air after the triumphant homecoming of two Italian aid workers held hostage in Iraq. But concern intensified 
Sci/Tech,  quot;My heart stopped    here on the ground. quot;      Erik Lindbergh
Sci/Tech," An international team of scientists has found life on a Norwegian island.  No surprises there, but the successful field test of a collection of life detection instruments may be a stepping stone for future endeavors to sniff out life on Mars."
Sci/Tech," Australian scientists have invented an electronic driver's  assistant system, similar to the back-seat driver who forever  points out road signs and warns against speeding."
Business,MOSCOW : US oil major ConocoPhillips bought a 7.6-percent government stake in Russia #39;s second-largest producer LUKoil for nearly two billion dollars in the nation #39;s largest post-Soviet privatization deal.
Business," It #39;s up to the board of Fannie Mae to decide whether top managers should be removed in the wake of the mortgage giant #39;s accounting crisis, HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson said Wednesday."
Business,"Martha Stewart is heading for  quot;Camp Cupcake. quot; She will serve her five-month prison term at a West Virginia facility, not one in Connecticut or Florida, as she had hoped."
Business," Alcan Inc. #39;s rolled products division will be saddled with a debt of  $2.8 billion US as it becomes a separate company under the name Novelis, says a preliminary prospectus."
Sci/Tech,Several St. Louis business people were on hand Wednesday to witness SpaceShipOne #39;s first attempt in its effort to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize.
Sports,The New York Mets plan to make a major announcement Thursday amid reports they are planning to hire Omar Minaya from the Montreal Expos as head of baseball operations.
Sports,"ROME : Luigi Del Neri has been appointed coach of AS Roma, the troubled Serie A club confirmed. Del Neri arrived here Wednesday morning and went immediately to the home of Roma president Franco Sensi to iron out last minute details of the contract."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Michael Rogers won the elite-division time trial Wednesday at the road cycling World Championships, defending the title he was awarded earlier this month after 2003 winner David Millar of Britain was stripped of his gold medal for doping."
World,"ABUJA, Nigeria Sept. 29, 2004 - The leader of militia fighters threatening to widen a battle for control of Nigeria #39;s oil-rich south said Wednesday he agreed to a tentative deal with President Olusegun Obasanjo "
World,African monitors should deploy in camps to help protect the almost 1.5 million people displaced by the conflict in Darfur and should also monitor police to help build 
Business,"The Blue Gene/L system performed just over 36,000 billion calculations a second during tests at IBM #39;s Rochester office in Minnesota, the company announced on 29 September."
Business,"Kmart Holding Corp. has finalized the sale of 50 of its stores to Sears, Roebuck and Co. for \$575 million, the retailer said Wednesday."
World," African monitors should deploy in  camps to help protect the almost 1.5 million people displaced  by the conflict in Darfur and should also monitor police to  help build trust with the local community, the United Nations  said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"A MANNED private rocketship burst through the Earth #39;s atmosphere into space today after a hair-raising ascent, putting it half-way towards winning a \$US10 million (\$13."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is removing features and cutting prices in India for a special version of its Windows XP operating system to tap the large market potential in a country where only about 1 percent of the 1 billion people own computers.
World,Kenya's Human Rights Commission criticises conditions at Meru jail where seven prisoners have died.
World,Murder trial witnesses say they heard screams and saw men running from where a British backpacker was found dead.
Business, Oil prices slid from record highs above   $50 a barrel Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a  surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's  oil rich delta region agreed to a preliminary cease fire.
Business," Software maker Computer Associates  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A>on Wednesday said it would cut 800 jobs, or 5 percent of  its work force, in one of its biggest cost cutting efforts amid  weaker demand and falling prices for software and services."
Business,The United States today reclaimed the lead in global supercomputing more than two years after Japans Earth Simulator shook the computing world by claiming the top spot.
Business,"Sears Roebuck and Co. has closed the acquisition of ownership or leasehold interest in 50 stores from Kmart Holding Corp., including one location on Oahu, the Chicago retailer said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, on a quest to win \$10 million, spun unexpectedly as it rocketed toward space Wednesday, but apparently went into space for the second time."
Sci/Tech,"An enigmatic humming sound made by the Earth may be caused by the planets stormy seas, suggests a new analysis. Japanese seismologists first described the Earths humming signal in 1998."
Sci/Tech,Apple has introduced two new Jam Packs for its popular GarageBand consumer music creation software today. These two new packs offer new instruments and loops for different genres.
Sports,"KILKENNY, Ireland : Tiger Woods is doubtful for this week #39;s World Golf Championships event in Ireland after injuring a shoulder in a fall."
Sports,"Former world No 1 Marat Safin stormed into the second round of the Thailand Open on Wednesday with a confident 6-2, 6-3 win over Israel #39;s Noam Okun."
Sports,Reigning world time trial champion Michael Rogers of Australia successfully defended his crown here at the world road race championships Wednesday.
World,THE French government remained tight-lipped today about the fate of two French journalists abducted over a month ago in Iraq as the release of up to 10 hostages there raised fresh hopes that they could be freed.
Sports,Arsenal #39;s Brazilian midfielder Gilberto will be sidelined for at least a month with a back injury according to a club report.  quot;Gilberto is out.
World,"MOSCOW: Police have arrested two Chechen suspects in connection with the murder of journalist Paul Klebnikov, the editor of Forbes magazine #39;s Russian edition, who was shot in an apparent contract killing in July."
Business,"Front-runner Conoco Phillips today won the auction for 7.6 per cent of Russian oil and gas group Lukoil, bidding some \$2 billion, in a deal that also takes the US group into a joint venture to exploit the Timan-Pechora area of Russia."
Business,"The bears are growling again inside Travelzoo.com Inc. (TZOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research). Shares of the Internet travel site soared on Wednesday after plunging more than 20 percent a day earlier."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne landed safely on Wednesday in the California desert after a wild corkscrew-like ascent into space, and is now a step closer to a "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Amazon.com have joined forces against perpetrators of phishing scams, filing a lawsuit against a Canadian company that they say ran a spamming campaign using Microsoft #39;s Hotmail services and forging Amazon #39;s name."
Sports,"There are exactly 18.7 reasons why Dennis Rodman thinks he can play in the NBA again. The Worm is much older now, less energetic and physically not what he used to be."
Business,"Desperate times call for desperate measures. In Delta #39;s (NYSE: DAL) case, that #39;s now, according to CEO Gerald Grinstein. In a memo to employees yesterday, Grinstein announced "
Business,"Two closed Kmart stores in the Tampa Bay area are among 50 nationwide acquired by Sears, Roebuck and Co. in a \$576-million deal announced Wednesday."
Business,"The US economy slowed less than previously estimated in the second quarter as exports and inventories grew, revised numbers from the government show."
Sci/Tech,": MOJAVE, United States (AFP - A private manned rocketship blasted through the Earth #39;s atmosphere into space after a hair-raising corkscrew ascent on a flight aimed at capturing a 10-million-dollar prize."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft today released its third open-source offering called the FlexiWiki project on SourceForge.net. FlexWiki is a collaborative web-based authoring environment implemented on the Microsoft .
Sports,"Who better to talk about the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry than Tom Gordon, who calls his days in Boston among his happiest in the game."
Sports,Sol Campbell started his second game in the space of five days when he lined up in the Arsenal defence for tonights Champions League encounter with Rosenborg in Norway.
World,"LISTENING to the saber-rattling emanating from western countries that are angry about the humanitarian crisis in the western Sudan region of Darfur, one would conclude that strong international action is about to be carried out on behalf of the more than "
Business," Kmart Holding Corporation, parent company of the discount retail chain, said it had finalized the sale of 50 stores to Sears, Roebuck and Co for 575.9 million dollars in cash."
Business,The world economy this year should post its best growth in three decades even though oil prices are up sharply and economic activity in the United States probably will be slower than previously thought.
Sports,I #39;m pleased to report that you #39;ve heeded my anguished cry for thoughtful commentary and staved off my insidious plan to write a treatise on Keynesian economics.
Business,Unionized workers at four San Francisco hotels went on strike Wednesday morning. A union leader called the walkout  quot;a wake-up call quot; for hotels to stimulate stalled talks.
Business,"TOKYOWhen the United States demands at this week #39;s Group of Seven meeting that China loosen its grip on the yuan, Japan is expected to say little and try to avoid being drawn into the debate between the country #39;s two biggest trading partners."
Sci/Tech,(CBS/AP) The first private manned rocket to reach space soared toward the edge of the atmosphere again in an unexpectedly bumpy ride Wednesday in the first half of a bid to earn a \$10 million prize.
Sports,"It #39;s not quite Raymond Bourque returning to Boston in a Colorado Avalanche sweater, but it #39;s close. Put it this way: if John Lynch gets another Super Bowl "
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. is removing features and cutting prices in India for a special version of its Windows XP operating system to tap the large market potential in a country where only about 1 percent of the 1 billion people own computers.
Sci/Tech," Voice over Internet provider VoIP, Inc. says it is in talks with some 70 smaller cable companies to provide them with wholesale Internet or VoIP based phone service plans."
Sci/Tech," A year after announcing it would migrate its Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows run computers to Linux, the German city of Munich is expected to make the migration official. The city's council has scheduled a vote, which is anticipated to kick off the next phase of the Linux move."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK   Hosted CRM (customer relationship management) evangelist Salesforce.com Inc. began a new branding campaign this week to draw attention to its customer service support functionality, launching a new Web site at Supportforce.com and announcing a batch of partnerships with top call center infrastructure vendors."
Sci/Tech," A strong earthquake and over 200 aftershocks struck central California on Tuesday, rattling a large chunk of the state along the San Andreas Fault, but causing little significant damage."
Sci/Tech, Richard Branson is abandoning cyberspace as he heads for outer space.
World, President Bush and Democratic rival Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday wrapped up practice sessions for their first debate with each side claiming the other faced the tougher challenge.
World," Sen. Patty Murray, D Wash., has ""a different view of Osama bin Laden,"" her campaign rival charged Wednesday in an attack ad that uses a picture of the al Qaida leader and the senator's words to challenge her credentials in the war on terror."
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN ANTCZAK     MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- The first private manned rocket recovered from a wild corkscrew roll on its ascent to soar to space and back Wednesday in a bid to earn a \$10 million prize..."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell will visit Brazil Oct. 6-8 for talks with officials on Latin American issues and other topics.
Sci/Tech,"By BILL KACZOR     PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- Many of Florida's beaches have taken on a different look after this year's parade of hurricanes finished shifting, eroding or completely relocating tons of sand..."
Business,"By nabbing Orbitz in a pricey deal, Henry Silverman #39;s outfit will now go head-to-head against InterActiveCorp in online travel."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Circuit City picks up AT #38;T Net phone plan...Tech firms rally against copyright bill...Apple .Mac customers suffer e-mail glitches.
Sports," Don't mention the streak within the confines of Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots take a string of 17 straight victories into Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. A win at Ralph Wilson Stadium would make them the sixth NFL team to win 18 straight, including playoff games."
Sports," Hype from the media, fans, players and coaches can make a college football game seem like a life or death situation. Not at the service academies."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft issues free tools to create business reports its Exchange and customer relationship management applications.
Sci/Tech,Experts say viruses don't pose a serious risk to handheld devices--yet.
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the Paul Allen-backed venture that #39;s attempting to take paying passengers into suborbital space for the first time, has completed the first leg of its effort to win a \$10 million prize."
Sports," Former top ranked player Kim Clijsters made a winning return to the tour Wednesday, shaking off five months of rustiness to beat Iveta Benesova 7 6 (3), 6 2 and moving into the quarterfinals of the Gaz de France Stars tournament."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ken Lucas and New Orleans Saints kicker John Carney were named NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for "
Sports,"KOLKATA: Weeks of suspense, a final day packed with drama, and in the best potboiler tradition, it all boiled down to the last few moments."
Sports," AS Roma hired Luigi Del Neri as coach on Wednesday to replace Rudi Voeller, who resigned last Sunday. The 54 year old Italian coach and Roma officials agreed on a two year contract, but terms were not immediately disclosed."
Sports,CSKA Moscow beat Paris St Germain 2-0 in a scrappy Champions League encounter on Wednesday to move temporarily to the top of Group H. Sergei Semak put the Russians ahead with a 
World,A rebel leader who had threatened to attack multinational oil interests in Nigeria says he and President Olusegun Obasanjo have agreed that rebel and government troops will stop firing on each other immediately.
Sports," Belgian Kim Clijsters made a  successful return from a long absence Wednesday, overcoming  dogged Czech Iveta Benesova 7 6, 6 2 in the second round of the  Belgian Open."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon will use Linksys phone adapters for its VoIP service, as the market for placing calls over the Net picks up momentum."
Sci/Tech,Software giant announces new tools for plugging digital cameras into PCs.
Sci/Tech,SanDisk's media player can be connected directly to a TV set to display still images and video clips taken by digital cameras.
Sci/Tech," Hosted CRM (customer relationship management) evangelist Salesforce.com Inc. began a new branding campaign this week to draw attention to its customer service support functionality, launching a new Web site at Supportforce.com and announcing a batch of partnerships with top call center infrastructure vendors."
Sci/Tech,"Application that claimed to ""spam the spammers"" caused much controversy."
Sci/Tech,"By ABDULLAH SHIHRI    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Saudi Arabia's highest religious authority has barred the use of mobile phones with built-in cameras, blaming them for ""spreading obscenity.""    The edict, which follows a failed ban on the sale and import of the wildly popular devices, is the most sweeping attempt by any nation to prevent the voyeurism invited by the new technology.    Camera-equipped phones have caught on fast in parts of Asia, Europe and the Middle East - particularly in oil-rich Gulf countries - prompting complaints about privacy in places where people undress, ""theft"" of reading materials at book stores and newsstands, and corporate espionage by employees..."
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Using video cameras to record films in movie theaters would become a federal crime punishable by up to six years in prison under a bill passed Tuesday by the House.    The legislation, called the Piracy Deterrence and Education Act, also would make it easier for the Justice Department to prosecute Internet users who illegally distribute large amounts of music and other copyrighted works..."
Business, Oil prices slid from record highs  above  $50 a barrel Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a  surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's  oil rich delta region agreed to a preliminary cease fire with  the government.
Business,"The purchase, which ConocoPhillips, the American energy conern, made at an auction today for the Russian government's stake in Lukoil, sets the stage for projects in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"Google News Biased? Can Algorithms Take Sides?\\Danny Sullivan posted a thread at SEW forums named News Search  #038; Biases, where he points to an article written at OJR.org named Balancing Act: How News Portals Serve Up Political Stories. This blew my mind.\\The article discusses how Google News seems to be ..."
Business," Wal Mart Stores will experience the most negative impact from a plan for Standard  amp; Poor #39;s to shift the composition of key index benchmarks over a phased, year long transition, analysts said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Amazon.com are teaming up to sue a Canadian-based company that they say ran a phishing scheme.  quot;They are going to crush this guy legally, quot; Panda Software CTO Patrick Hinojosa Hinojosa gleefully observes."
Sci/Tech,"(National) Sept. 29, 2004 - A British study shows as much as half of the Viagra sold on the Internet is not the real thing. Some of the pills have totally different ingredients."
Sci/Tech," Q9 Networks Inc., a provider of outsourced Internet services, says it will open a high security data centre in Brampton, Ont."
Sports,"The gestures are simple enough, but they speak volumes. A single fist, followed by an extended index finger to signify  quot;number one, and a smile that seems out of place in such a violent sport."
Sports,"The New England Patriots take a string of 17 straight victories into Sunday #39;s game against the Buffalo Bills. A win at Ralph Wilson Stadium would make them the sixth NFL team to win 18 straight, including playoff games."
Sports,"Britain #39;s Paralympians returned home to a warm welcome after arriving at Gatwick airport on Wednesday. Team GB finished second in the table, behind China, with 94 medals - 35 of which were gold."
Sci/Tech," For the first time since 2002, Japan #39;s Earth Simulator is not the most powerful supercomputer on the planet."
Business,"Belo Corp. said on Wednesday it would cut more than 3 percent of its work force, mostly at its Dallas Morning News, which is grappling with a recent scandal into inflated circulation data provided to advertisers."
Business,"Martha Stewart will do her time farther from home than she had hoped, at a remote West Virginia prison where inmates sleep in bunk beds and rise at 6 am to do menial labor for pennies an hour."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s top retailer, on Wednesday said its board of directors authorized a  $10 billion stock repurchase plan, replacing a  $7 billion share buyback program."
Business,"Packard Co., a maker of computers and office equipment that also provides information technology services, said on Wednesday that it will provide the world #39;s largest cell phone maker, Nokia Corp."
Sci/Tech,"com September 29, 2004, 12:45 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
World,WASHINGTON : The United States said it had no objection to North Korea wanting to resume six-party talks on ending the Korean nuclear crisis after the November 2 US presidential elections.
World,Hundreds of mourners marched in a southern Argentina funeral cortege Wednesday for two of the three students gunned down by their teenage classmate in the nation #39;s worst school shooting on record.
Sci/Tech,The past month has introduced an interesting new distribution that is based on the Gnome and Debian projects.  nbsp;Ubuntu Linux is the end-user-oriented distribution funded by Mark Shuttleworth's company Canonical.  nbsp;
Business,"ConocoPhillips will buy 7.6 percent of OAO Lukoil from Russia for \$1.99 billion and may raise that stake, expanding its access to the world #39;s largest oil- and gas- producing country as energy prices surge."
Business,"artha Stewart #39;s prison stay for lying about a stock sale will take her to West Virginia, farther from home for the holidays, she said today, than she had hoped."
Business,Eastman Kodak Co. and Lexar Media Inc. have expanded digital media card offerings with new Kodak picture cards. Lexar will distribute and market Kodak xD-Picture Cards through both companies global retail 
Sci/Tech,"Windows #39; JPEG vulnerability could be exploited by using Internet Explorer, a security firm claimed Wednesday, making the threat a potentially  quot;devastating quot; one."
Sci/Tech," The Earth #39;s silent hum is created by interactions between the atmosphere, ocean and sea floor, researchers say. Planet Earth produces a deep, low frequency rumble far below the limit of human hearing."
Sci/Tech,"A new international group of defense contractors and systems integrators plans to accelerate increased interoperability in network systems that serve the military, first responders and, eventually, commercial users."
Sports,THE INDIAN Olympic Association on Wednesday slapped life bans on tainted weightlifters Pratima Kumari and Sanamacha Chanu who were caught cheating at the Athens Olympics.
Sports,"Fans of the Montreal Expos prepared to bid adieu on Wednesday, as Canada #39;s first big league baseball team appeared set to move to Washington."
Sports,Two Western Illinois football players were suspended from the team Wednesday after being charged in a weekend burglary. Defensive back William Penn and defensive lineman Michael Black were each charged with 
World," Forty three men, women and children using ladders clambered over a spiked fence around the Canadian Embassy on Wednesday in what appeared to be the biggest recent bid for asylum by North Koreans. One other man was stopped by police."
World," BURNABY, B.C. (CP)   The RCMP officer who investigated a spousal abuse complaint from a woman who was later gunned down by her husband was a rookie with only six months on the job, a coroner's inquest heard Wednesday."
World," The House voted Wednesday to end a 28 year ban on handgun ownership in the nation's capital, brushing aside pleas from city officials concerned about a surge in violence and more heavily armed criminals."
Sci/Tech,"Masala, an add-on to IBM's DB2 database, queries far-flung info sources on company networks."
Sci/Tech,New Silicon Graphics machine has a chance at giving Big Blue a run for the title.
Business,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sports, Carlos Lee hit a grand slam and a two run homer and Freddy Garcia pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Detroit Tigers 11 2 Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"Pilot Mike Melvill flew SpaceShipOne to the designated altitude, but on the return to Earth the craft rolled more than 30 times, causing concern on the ground."
Sports," Rookie quarterback J.P. Losman threw his first practice passes for the Buffalo Bills since breaking his left leg last month, and anticipates being cleared for contact within three weeks."
Sports,"Former top-ranked player Kim Clijsters made a winning return to the tour Wednesday, shaking off five months of rustiness to beat Iveta Benesova 7-6 (3), 6-2 and moving into the quarterfinals of the Gaz de France Stars tournament."
Sports,It has been regretfully announced that three-times Rally Dakar winner Richard Sainct was killed today (Wednesday) while competing in Rally Egypt.
World,KHARTOUM (AFP) - Sudan bowed to mounting pressure over the crisis in Darfur and agreed to allow African Union forces to monitor the activities of its police in camps for displaced persons in the region.
Sports, Two Western Illinois football players were suspended from the team Wednesday after being charged in a weekend burglary.
Sci/Tech,"Scams that use spoofed Web sites of banks and other trusted bodies pulled in a majority of U.S. surfers, a survey has found."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices fell for a second straight session on Wednesday as buyers' resistance to higher prices spawned a wave of profit taking.
Business, Oil prices slid from record highs  above  $50 a barrel Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a  surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's  oil rich delta region agreed to a preliminary cease fire with  the government.
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices fell for a  second straight session on Wednesday as buyers' resistance to  higher prices spawned a wave of profit taking.
Business, U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday as  Internet and semiconductor companies led technology shares  higher and crude oil retreated from record high prices.
Business," Belo Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLC.N</A> said on Wednesday  it would cut more than 3 percent of its work force, mostly at  its Dallas Morning News, which is grappling with a recent  scandal into inflated circulation data provided to advertisers."
Business,Oil prices slid from record highs above \$50 a barrel Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's oil-rich delta region agreed to a preliminary cease-fire with the government.
Business,The spice and seasoning manufacturer beats third-quarter earnings and reaffirms guidance.
Business,"The International Monetary Fund says the world economy is growing at the fastest past in three decades, but in its semi-annual report the international lender says growth is likely to slow in 2005."
Business,"In a deal combining two travel industry powerhouses, hotel franchisor and real estate service company Cendant Corp. agreed to acquire Internet travel agency Orbitz Inc."
Business,"The economy grew at a faster pace this spring than previously thought, but was at its weakest level in more than a year, providing ammunition to both candidates in the final weeks of the presidential race."
Business,"Greeting card maker American Greetings Corp. has reinstated its quarterly dividend after three years, as the company swings to profitability."
Sci/Tech,"Apple on Wednesday announced Logic Pro 7 and Logic Express 7, the newest major releases of the company #39;s pro music creation and audio production software."
Sports,"Baseball is returning to the nation #39;s capital for the first time in 33 years, in the form of the Montreal Expos. Expos president Tony Tavares said Major League Baseball told him Wednesday his team was moving "
Sports,"BARDOLINO, Italy (CP) - Michael Rogers of Australia won the elite-division time trail Wednesday at the world road cycling championships, repeating his delayed victory from last year."
Sports,"Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. It #39;s the second time this season Culpepper has won that honor, and the fifth time in his career."
World,"ROME, Sept 29 (AFP):One of two Italian women released after three weeks captivity in Iraq said she was ready to go back to the war-wracked country to continue her aid work, and told of being given sweets by her kidnappers as a farewell gift."
Business,"  Bank of America Monday upgraded Wal Mart, citing valuation and its belief that higher energy costs have no negative surprise factor for the retailing behemoth."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. has settled portions of an ongoing lawsuit related to pensions, and will take a charge of \$320 million in the current quarter, the technology company said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a 1989 ban on the slaughter of elephants for their tusks, the illegal ivory trade is as brisk as ever. In an effort to step up efforts to protect elephants, researchers have been using genetic technology "
Sci/Tech,"Salesforce.com Inc. took the next step in its evolution Wednesday, introducing a new site, Supportforce.com, that #39;s designed to provide on-demand call-center and customer-service software along "
Sports,"Tiger Woods says he would like more of a say in future US Ryder Cup team decisions. Woods, who struggled along with the rest of the American side in the biennial event earlier this month, says he #39;d like to "
Sports,"Palermo, Italy (Sports Network) - Top-seeded and defending champion Nicolas Massu of Chile advanced, but third-seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco and sixth- seeded Spaniard Rafael Nadal were not as fortunate Wednesday at the clay-court Palermo "
Sci/Tech," In a Sept. 28 story about the interception of drugs purportedly sent from Canada, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the medications had been ordered by Americans from the Web site www.CanadaRx.com. The drugs were ordered through www.CanadaRx.net."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. has settled portions of an ongoing lawsuit related to pensions, and will take a charge of  #36;320 million in the current quarter, the technology company said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Scientists who created Dolly the sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, applied for a license on Tuesday to clone human embryos to obtain stem cells for research into Motor Neurone Disease."
Business," American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A>, the world's largest insurer by market value, on  Wednesday said the U.S. Department of Justice opened a criminal  probe into one of its units over possible securities law  violations."
Business," The yen rose smartly on Wednesday as  oil prices fell on diminished supply worries, while sterling  slumped after a British central banker indicated the bank's  rate tightening cycle may be nearing an end."
Business,"  Finance ministers from the world #39;s seven richest nations aren #39;t likely to pressure China on foreign exchange policy when they meet with Chinese finance officials for the first time as a group in Washington at the end of the week, a "
Sports,"The man who ended up with Barry Bonds #39; 700th homerun hit promised a state judge here Wednesday that he would not sell the ball, valued in the  quot;six figures, quot; before a judge decides who is the real owner."
Sci/Tech,"Although business intelligence software can yield major benefits for companies, a variety of challenges can arise during implementations, said users at the Business Intelligence Perspectives conference."
Sci/Tech,"The most significant product advancement is Salesforce.com's newly released Telephony API tool kit, which allows its sales automation software to integrate with products from partners."
Sci/Tech,"Compuware announced plans yesterday to release two new products: one to purge new applications of security vulnerabilities, and a second to test applications against common errors."
Sci/Tech,Travel and hospitality company Cendant Corp. today announced plans to acquire online travel vendor Orbitz.com for approximately \$1.25 billion.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International said today that it plans to cut 800 positions worldwide, or 5 of its workforce, in the hope of shaving \$70 million annually off its operating costs."
Sci/Tech,"Citing sluggish sales, communications chip maker Agere Systems today said it will cut 500 jobs and sell or close a plant in Florida that employs 600 people."
Sci/Tech,"Manufactured with a 90-nanometer process, Freescale's MPC8641D processor has two PowerPC e600 processor cores that run at clock speeds faster than 1.5 GHz and are connected by a high-speed interface."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has assembled a 16,000-processor version of its BlueGene/L supercomputer, which on Sept. 16 edged out the Earth Simulator, built by IBM rival NEC, as the most powerful supercomputer on the planet."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. has improved the services offered to subscribers of .Mac, including an increase in the amount of online data storage to 250MB."
Sci/Tech," While speakers at the EPCglobal Inc. U.S. conference Wednesday talked up the benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID), analysts watching RFID adoptions said many U.S. companies are still waiting to see a clear reason to adopt the technology."
Business,"  The global economic outlook that looked strong in April is starting to fray around the edges, according to an International Monetary Fund report released on Wednesday."
Business,"IBM #39;s ascension to the top of the world #39;s supercomputing ranks marks the emergence of a platform that would make its way into a wide variety of customer environments, executives said Wednesday."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 -- Cendant Corp. and Orbitz today reached a definitive agreement for Cendant to buy all the shares of Orbitz for \$27."
Business,Federal prosecutors added perjury and obstruction of justice charges to the criminal case against fired HealthSouth Corp. chief executive Richard Scrushy on Wednesday under a new indictment in the rehabilitation giant #39;s accounting scandal.
Business,WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund yesterday called on China to drop the yuan currency #39;s tight peg to the dollar to help keep domestic inflation under control and bring more balance to the global economy.
Business,"International Business Machines Corp., the world #39;s largest seller of computers and related services, said it agreed to settle part of a lawsuit that claimed the company #39;s pension plan discriminated against older workers."
Sci/Tech,NEW DELHI: Microsoft will be launching substantially low-priced Windows XP Starter Edition in the Indian market early next year.
Sci/Tech,"Sifting through millions of documents to locate a valuable few is tedious enough, but what happens when those files are scattered across different repositories?"
Sports,Inter Milan beat Anderlecht 3-1 away to open a three-point lead in Champions League Group G on Wednesday. Obafemi Martins put Inter ahead in the ninth minute when he turned in a low left cross from fellow striker Adriano.
World,pee writes  quot;A passenger on a commuter plane in northern Norway attacked both pilots and at least one passenger with an axe as the aircraft was coming in to land.
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Inc. announced a restructuring plan Wednesday that would reduce its work force by 800 people worldwide, saving the business software maker  #36;70 million annually once the plan is fully implemented."
Sci/Tech," The focus of Apple Computer Inc. executives was on music Wednesday as the Cupertino, Calif. based company released new versions of its professional music creation software Logic, Logic Express and new Jam Packs for its consumer level application GarageBand. Research analysts feel that Apple's overall product strategy of offering multiple products from consumer to pro is sound."
World, Arsenal's capacity for shooting themselves in the foot in Europe surfaced again as the English champions laboured to a 1 1 draw with Rosenborg.
World, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with President Fidel Castro and other Cuban leaders Wednesday as the countries worked on re creating more modest versions of political and economic alliances that unraveled after the Soviet Union's collapse.
World, MONTREAL (CP)   It's finally official. The Montreal Expos are moving on.
World, Republicans have one message for followers of many faiths: Sen. John Kerry is wrong.
World," Congress' Republican leaders are postponing politically thorny votes on overtime, imported prescription drugs and other issues until after the November elections."
World," BRIGHTON, England/DUBAI (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tony  Blair said on Wednesday Britain would respond to the captors of  hostage Kenneth Bigley in Iraq if they made contact with his  government."
World, An Algerian born man attacked two pilots  and a passenger with an axe on a domestic Norwegian flight  Wednesday in an unexplained assault that police said could be  linked to his asylum status.
Sci/Tech,"Former executives from companies such as Sun Microsystems, BEA Systems, and Oracle this week are formally launching a venture called Cassatt, which is endeavoring to automate IT operations, leverage commodity hardware and software, and govern network compute cycles in a grid-like manner."
Business,"Cendant (CD:NYSE) sewed up a \$1.25 billion acquisition of online travel giant Orbitz (ORBZ:Nasdaq), igniting another surge in shares of the airline-owned travel site."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp., the world #39;s largest computer maker, said it will settle part of a federal lawsuit that claimed the company #39;s pension plan discriminated against 130,000 older workers."
Business,"Union workers went out on strike Wednesday morning at four San Francisco hotels, their contract bargaining having stalled over differences about wages, pensions and the term of a contract."
Business,"Colombia, locked in a 40-year war fueled by the drug trade, has made gains in restoring order and economic growth but needs more international help to secure "
Sci/Tech,"IBM CORP. announced Wednesday that it has created the most powerful computer ever, besting a Japanese machine that has held the world record for computing power for three years."
Sci/Tech,"An unusually large toxic bloom of algae, which could poison humans and taint shellfish, has been detected in the ocean off the northwest coast of Washington state, oceanographers said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington #39;s wait is over for the return of a Major League Baseball team, as it was announced on Wednesday that the Montreal Expos will be relocated to the nation #39;s capital in 2005."
Sports,Inter Milan beat Anderlecht 3-1 away to open a three-point lead in Champions League Group G on Wednesday. Obafemi Martins put Inter ahead in the ninth minute when he turned in a low left cross from fellow striker Adriano.
Sports,"When Magglio Ordonez joined Frank Thomas on the disabled list in July, the Chicago White Sox fell apart. They won just eight times during a 28-game stretch and plummeted out of first place."
World,"Hundreds of mourners marched in a funeral procession Wednesday for two teenage victims of Argentina #39;s worst school shooting on record, a day after a fellow student #39;s classroom rampage."
World,"The Prime Minister has confirmed the two Israelis convicted and sentenced earlier this year for passport fraud, have been deported."
Business," Continued job worries resulted in an unexpected decline in consumer confidence in September, the second consecutive monthly dip, a New York based private research group said Tuesday."
Business,"Travel and real estate heavyweight Cendant said Wednesday it will buy travel Web site Orbitz for about \$1.25 billion, making it the No."
Business,"Synnex beat Wall Street estimates and reported a 50 percent increase in net income for the third quarter ended Aug. 31, and a 29-percent increase in sales."
Business,"The online cons known as  quot;phishing quot; have cost US consumers \$500 million, according to a study released Wednesday. In addition, the study found that three-quarters of wired Americans have noticed an increase "
Business,"Red-hot oil prices cooled, easing below 50 dollars a barrel in New York after news of stronger-than-expected US inventories and oil in the United States and diminishing fears of unrest in Nigeria."
Business,"Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. moved higher in trading Wednesday, while DHL Express appears not to be garnering the US market share it originally expected."
Sci/Tech,"Two leading midmarket CRM vendors released expansions of their platforms this week, branching further into the service side of CRM."
Sports,AC Milan scored twice in the last two minutes to beat Celtic in a dramatic Champions League clash which edged the Italians closer to the knockout stages.
Sports,"Former world number one Kim Clijsters showed little rust in her first match in more than than four months. On her home soil, the second-seeded Clijsters made a successful comeback from a wrist injury with "
World,"His name is Steve Christian, and he is the mayor of Pitcairn Island and a descendant of Fletcher Christian, the Bounty #39;s first mate."
World,Ireland #39;s Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern has shuffled his cabinet to re-energise his party after a poor showing in local and European elections earlier this year.
Sci/Tech, IBM Corp. and plaintiffs challenging the legality of its pension plan agreed to a deal Wednesday that settles most claims and caps the company's potential liability at  #36;1.7 billion. The company previously had estimated a settlement could cost as much as  #36;6.5 billion.
Sci/Tech," A toxic algae bloom off the coast of Washington state has grown to about 30 miles wide, the largest and most potentially lethal algae yet found by scientists in the region."
Sci/Tech, Drivers may soon have no excuse for ignoring road signs.
Sci/Tech,"\\The other day I blogged about setting up SSH proxies .  \\It turns out this is only 90 correct. You need to specify a timeout for the\'nc' command or they will block forever on your proxy machine and then you'll\run out of processes.\\The new command is \\""nc -w 60 h p ""\"
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices fell for a second straight session on Wednesday as buyers' resistance to higher prices spawned a wave of profit taking.
Business," The US economy's  quot;soft patch quot; was not as weak as initial estimates, according to government data showing a 3.3 percent pace of expansion in the second quarter."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices fell for a  second straight session on Wednesday as buyers' resistance to  higher prices spawned a wave of profit taking.
Business, IBM on Wednesday said it has settled  portions of an ongoing lawsuit related to its pension plan and  said the potential liability for the other claims that remain  on appeal is capped at  $1.4 billion.
Business," The U.S. Justice Department has opened  a criminal probe into whether American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A>, the world's largest insurer by market value, helped a  major banking client move bad loans off its books, AIG said on  Wednesday."
Business, Technology markets rallied Wednesday. They were boosted by soaring Internet stocks on news that Cendant plans to buy Orbitz and by investors looking for general bargains in the recently battered sector.
Business,"Synnex Corp., a provider of technology supply chain services, on Wednesday said its third-quarter profit jumped 50 percent, helped by higher revenue and a settlement gain from the acquisition of its British subsidiary."
Business,"Washington, Sep 30. (PTI): Embattled American airliners US Airways and Delta Airline have announced that they are targeting executives for new cuts."
Sci/Tech,The latest machine for helping the Energy Department model nuclear explosions has become the world #39;s most powerful computer. An IBM Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Vendor offers server, switch, and host-channel adapter bundle with increased I/O bandwidth, processing capability, and memory. By Larry Greenemeier."
Sports,"India imposed a life ban on three women weightlifters for doping on Thursday, including a pair thrown out of the Athens Olympics.  quot;We are taking very serious steps to root out doping from this country."
World,"A Palestinian rocket slammed into a street in this southern Israeli town Wednesday, killing two preschool children playing in a yard as Israelis ushered in the fall harvest festival of Sukkot."
Sci/Tech,"Several speakers at this week's EPCglobal conference talked about how RFID tagging can help companies track products, cut down on theft and reduce supply chain costs. But analysts said U.S. companies are moving cautiously on the technology."
Sci/Tech,"To modernize its venerable line of mainframe-based CICS middleware, IBM last week introduced an updated version of its CICS Transaction Server that enables IT to extend the product to work better with SOAs (service-oriented architectures) through Web services. With the release of CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Version 3.1, administrators can now integrate their traditional workloads to fully participate in an SOA."
World," Daniela Vanegas, a bright eyed girl with thick, dark tresses, was kidnapped almost a year ago as she boarded her school bus in Bogota."
World," A rocket attack on a German run peacekeeping team in northeastern Afghanistan has left four people injured, one seriously, a spokesman for the multinational security force in the country said."
World," President Bush says it's ""awfully difficult"" for parents to urge their children not to drink and drive if they do it themselves."
Sci/Tech,Enterprise software takes an evolutionary step forward as Edge Dynamics and Tibco Software develop software that combines elements of both ERP and BI applications.
World,Low pay and poor conditions drove employees at two shoe plants in the Pearl River Delta to riot.
World,"Arsenal are held to a draw in Norway, despite Freddie Ljungberg's sixth-minute opener."
World,"Tony Blair says the government would respond ""immediately"" if Ken Bigley's captors make contact."
World,Major League Baseball will return to the nation's capital for the first time in more than three decades next season.
World,"Senator John Kerry conceded today that the Bush campaign had been ""particularly successful"" in portraying him as wobbly."
World,"TRENTON, N.J. - Flesh-eating bacteria cases, fatal pneumonia and life-threatening heart infections suddenly are popping up around the country, striking healthy people and stunning their doctors..."
World," President Bush never was disciplined while serving in the Texas Air National Guard, never failed a physical and never asked his father or family friends for help to get him into the guard during the Vietnam War, the White House said Wednesday.    The White House answers came in response to a dozen questions submitted by The Associated Press in light of new records detailing Bush's Guard service and allegations that have surfaced this election season..."
World," Saudi Arabia's highest religious authority has issued an edict barring the use of cell phones with built in cameras, blaming them for ""spreading obscenity""   a final resort after a ban on their sale and import to the kingdom failed to dent their popularity.    Camera cell phones have caught on fast throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East, particularly in oil rich Persian Gulf countries, prompting concerns about privacy in places where people undress, ""theft"" of reading materials at book stores and newsstands, and corporate espionage by employees..."
World,"LAKE WALES, Fla. - President Bush, touring hurricane-battered Florida on his way to Thursday night's presidential debate, pressed Congress on Wednesday to approve his latest request for emergency federal aid for storm victims, this time for more than \$7 billion..."
World, Stocks moved higher Wednesday as investors digested a jump in the second quarter gross domestic product while keeping a close eye on falling oil prices. The tech dominated Nasdaq composite index posted especially robust gains...
World," During a week that CBS was fined  $550,000 for Janet Jackson's Super Bowl flash and its news division had to apologize for shoddy reporting, at least the prime time ratings gave its executives something to smile about.    CBS handily won the ratings race during the first official week of the new television season, and stuck archrival NBC where it hurts the most: on Thursday night and among young viewers..."
World," A U.S. held Saudi suspected of being an associate of Osama bin Laden and a Yemeni militant were sentenced to death by firing squad Wednesday for the bombing of the USS Cole four years ago, the first convictions in the al Qaida terror attack that killed 17 American sailors.    The judge ordered four other Yemenis jailed for five to 10 years..."
Business,  The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its outlook for Russia #39;s economy but warned Moscow to resist spending the extra oil revenues it has received as a result of record energy prices.
Business,"In the country #39;s biggest-ever privatization auction, ConocoPhillips on Wednesday paid nearly \$2 billion for a 7.59 percent stake in LUKoil, sealing a strategic alliance between the oil majors and revitalizing energy ties between Russia and the United "
Business,Score one for the lion tamer. The federal regulator that oversees home-mortgage giant Fannie Mae finally persuaded that government-sponsored enterprise to agree to clean up its questionable accounting practices.
Business,IBM on Wednesday said it has settled portions of an ongoing lawsuit related to its pension plan and said the potential liability for the other claims that remain on appeal is capped at \$1.
Business,US stocks ended higher on Wednesday as Internet and semiconductor stocks led advances in technology shares and crude oil retreated from record high prices.
Business,"Higher prices and increased production gave Micron Technology Inc. its second straight profitable quarter, but its fourth-quarter results still fell short of Wall Street estimates."
Sci/Tech," He was told to abort the bumpy flight, but the pilot of a spiraling space rocket stayed at it, and successfully flew into space and back."
Sports,"The leaves are just turning in the nation #39;s capital but with a hint of spring, perhaps because Washington is getting a slice of Americana back: a baseball team of its very own."
Sports,Yet none made the breathtaking impact in his Man U debut as 18-year-old Wayne Rooney did Tuesday night. Support your favorite team with official Champions League gear from the FOX Soccer Shop!
Sports,Andriy Shevchenko celebrated his 28th birthday by scoring one goal and setting up Filippo Inzaghi #39;s game winner with a minute remaining to help AC Milan beat Celtic 3-1 for its second win in as many matches.
Sports,"He #39;s poised to rack up most hits in a season. Other marks look vulnerable, too. By Erik Spanberg  Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sports, The wait for a baseball team is over. The debate over the name begins.
Sports, Porto suffered the agony of being by  outwitted by their former coach on Wednesday as the Champions  League holders slumped to a 3 1 defeat at Jose Mourinho's  Chelsea.
Sports,"Bobby Cox became just the ninth manager in to win 2,000 games when the Atlanta Braves scored four runs in the seventh inning and beat the Mets on Wednesday."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A>, the  No. 2 U.S. electronics chain, on Monday reported a surprise 4.3  percent drop in quarterly sales at stores open at least a year,  signaling a further widening gap with top rival Best Buy Co.  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBY.N</A>."
Business," Talbots Inc., the women's clothing retailer, cut its third quarter earnings forecast Wednesday, citing low September sales."
Business," Computer Associates will cut 800 jobs,  the software maker said on Wednesday, reducing its work force 5  percent in its biggest cost cutting effort since 2001 amid  slack demand and falling prices for software and services."
Business," Micron Technology Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MU.N</A>,  the No. 3 computer memory chip maker, on Wednesday reported a  quarterly profit on stronger pricing, reversing a year earlier  loss."
Business,Research in Motion (nadsaq: RIMM - news - people ) will announce second-quarter results. The maker of Blackberry handheld devices is expected to report quarterly earnings of 43 cents per share on revenue of 
Business,"The US economy #39;s  quot;soft patch quot; was not as weak as initial estimates, according to government data showing a 3.3 percent pace of expansion in the second quarter."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE (California) - SpaceShipOne, a privately built three-seat rocket plane, punched into space yesterday, moving a step closer to a US\$10 million (S\$17 million) civilian space prize."
Sci/Tech,The inventor of the World Wide Web told a technology conference on Wednesday that making the Web more useful hinges on a familiar challenge: Getting the players behind 
Sports,"The wait for a baseball team is over. The debate over the name begins. With the Montreal Expos headed to the nation #39;s capital, ideas for a suitable nickname for a baseball team at the seat "
Sports,"Jose Mourinho #39;s Chelsea outplayed the team he led to Champions League glory, FC Porto, 3-1 on Wednesday, leaving his former club with a huge task to stay in the competition."
Sports,  Jose Mourinho #39;s new club Chelsea defeated his old side Porto 3 1 to leave the European champions with an uphill battle to qualify from Group H of the Champions League.
World,There are some signs of progress in resolving the Nigerian conflict that is riling global oil markets. The leader of militia fighters threatening to widen a battle for control of Nigeria #39;s oil-rich south has 
World, China yesterday slammed Taiwanese Premier Yu Shyi kun for threatening to fire missiles at Shanghai in the event of an attack by the mainland.
Business,Insurance giant American International Group Inc. on Wednesday said its financial products unit is being investigated by the Department of Justice over possible violations of securities laws.
Business,"Martha Stewart released a statement today saying she is headed to a federal prison Alderson, W.Va., to serve her five-month sentence."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. president Bob Iger said Wednesday that a renewal of the studio #39;s deal with Pixar is unlikely, adding the partnership has approached the end of its natural life span."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, CALIF. - A privately built and operated spacecraft roared out of the atmosphere on Wednesday with a historic flight that brings the team one step closer to winning a \$10-million US prize."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc., both influential companies, have joined hands in order to take legal action and persue spammers who are targetting these companies and their customers."
Sci/Tech,"Although Linux may be shipping on a growing number of PCs sold in the emerging markets of Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, about 80 of PCs shipped with the open source operating system this year will eventually run pirated versions of Windows "
Sci/Tech,"Micron Technology Inc. (MU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 computer memory chip maker, on Wednesday reported a quarterly profit on stronger pricing, reversing a year-earlier loss."
Sci/Tech,The US House of Representatives approved legislation Tuesday night that could put some peer-to-peer (define) file swappers in jail for up to five years.
Sci/Tech,"Facing soft demand from major customers, semiconductor and software specialist Agere Systems said it will lay off 500 people and close three facilities to cut costs."
Sports,"Chelsea beat Porto 3-1 in European soccer #39;s Champions League, giving coach Jose Mourinho a victory over the team he led to the title last season."
Sports,"Tiger Woods, who is due out at lunchtime in today #39;s first round of the WGC American Express Championship at Mount Juliet, says that his morning warm-up will determine whether he is fit enough to defend his title."
Sports,"French driver Richard Sainct died in a crash Wednesday during the fourth stage of the International Cross Country Rally, Pharaohs Rally in Egypt."
Sports,Milton Bradley became the latest Major League Baseball player to go after the people who pay to see him perform. In the same month that Texas pitcher Frank Francisco was 
World," Italy insisted on Wednesday it did not pay a million dollar ransom to win the release of two aid workers, as the country rejoiced in the homecoming of the women who said they were ready to return to Iraq to continue their work there."
World,OPPOSITION Leader Mark Latham today praised his wife Janine Lacy for taking centre stage at Labor #39;s official campaign launch. Ms Lacy took the extraordinary step of introducing her husband at the ALP launch 
Business,"Oil prices fell sharply Wednesday after a government report that US inventories of crude rose 3.4 million barrels last week, surprising many traders and analysts who had expected to see supplies shrink because of lingering production problems in the wake "
Business,"Cendant Corp., the world #39;s largest hotel franchiser and owner of the Avis car-rental company, said Wednesday it agreed to purchase Orbitz, a popular Internet travel agency, for \$1."
Business,"Seeking to restore the confidence of investors and advertisers after discovering exaggerated circulation figures at The Dallas Morning News, Belo Corp."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, California A test pilot returned successfully to Earth on Wednesday after a foray into space that was marked by a white-knuckle ascent in which his rocket ship rolled at least 16 times in about 16 seconds and he had to fight to regain control."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have solved the mystery of a global hum which has plagued them since it was discovered in 1998. The constant drone at low frequencies, well below the range of human hearing, shows up in seismic "
Sci/Tech,"BALTIMORE--Radio frequency identification may be a hot topic among tech types these days, but proponents of the technology gathered here this week are keeping their exuberance in check."
Sci/Tech,A new version of the Pentium 4 aimed at the  #39;desktop replacement #39; market was introduced by Intel this week. The new chip is called the  quot;Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor 548 quot; supports Hyper Threading Technology and runs at 3.33GHz.
Sports,"Del Neri replaces Rudi Vller, who resigned Sunday after less than a month in charge of the Serie A club. He will become the third coach at Roma since Fabio Capello quit the club to take over at Juventus in May."
Sports,"NEW DELHI: Indian sports officials on Wednesday handed life bans to three women weightlifters who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, officials said."
World,"Beaming smiles at the millions who prayed for their freedom, Simona Torretta and Simona Pari returned to a relieved Rome last night."
World,JERUSALEM A Palestinian rocket killed two Israeli children and Israeli forces killed four Palestinians during a day of bloodshed Wednesday along the northern edges of the Gaza Strip.
World,The anguish of a British hostage in Iraq hangs over Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday as he faces the twin test of a local election and a debate by his Labour Party about the divisive war.
World,"New Zealand has deported two Israelis who admitted trying to fraudulently obtain passports, the BBC reported Wednesday. In July, Uriel Kelman and Eli Cara got six-month sentences for the crime."
World,"A military strike is among Israel #39;s options to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said on Wednesday in the latest threat by the Jewish state against its arch-foe."
World,"BRUSSELS New EU-wide legislation introducing a pet passport will be fully applicable from Friday, allowing pets and their owners to travel legally within the European Union, the European Commission said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Climbing to space like a winged corkscrew, SpaceShipOne successfully completed the first leg of its attempt for a \$10-million prize Wednesday in a flight marked by an unexpected series of rolls."
World," SDEROT, Israel (Reuters) - Palestinian militants eluding an  army crackdown killed two Israeli children in a rocket attack  from Gaza on Wednesday and troops killed nine Palestinians in  raids in the coastal strip and the West Bank."
World," Austrian bishop Kurt Krenn has resigned,  apparently at the Pope's request, after a sex and child  pornography scandal in his diocese rocked the Roman Catholic  church in the Alpine nation."
World,The tiny UK Pacific colony of Pitcairn puts seven men on trial for sex abuse in a case splitting local opinion.
Business,US stocks ended higher on Wednesday as internet and semiconductor stocks led advances in technology shares and crude oil retreated from record high prices.
Business,"  American International Group Inc., one of the world #39;s largest insurance companies, is the target of a probe by the Department of Justice into possible securities violations."
Business,Capital Radio and GWR saw 45m wiped off their combined stock market values yesterday as investors digested details of their proposed merger alongside trading updates published simultaneously by both companies.
Sci/Tech,The giant potato-shaped asteroid 4179 Toutatis zoomed past earth just after 8:30 am Wednesday afternoon in the closest approach of any known asteroid of comparable size this century.
Sci/Tech,"NEW DELHI: Microsoft has announced its simplified and low-priced version of Windows XP for India and has tied up with leading PC vendors including HCL, HP, Wipro and Acer to bring PCs at significantly lower prices."
Sci/Tech,"Speaking at the annual Popkomm conference in Berlin, Germany, Apple vice-president of applications Eddie Cue told music executives that the company will expand the online iTunes Music Store "
Sci/Tech,"BM plans to announce today that it will invest \$250 million over the next five years and employ 1,000 people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks."
Sports,"Milan - Australian Michael Rogers successfully defended his cycling world time trial title in Bardolino on Wednesday. Rogers, 24, completed the 46."
Sports,"Japanese blind runner Yuichi Takahashi won the Paralympic marathon Sunday, unsure of his victory until well after he finished his race along the ancient course."
World,"Israeli helicopters have launched fresh missile strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing two Palestinians and wounding four others. Witnesses said an Israeli helicopter fired a missile into the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza killing the two."
World,"Typhoon Meari, the eighth tropical cyclone to reach Japan this year, is passing through the northern Tohoku area at 60 kilometers (37 miles) an hour toward the Pacific Ocean with a maximum wind of 83 kilometers an hour."
World,"Canada is facing a diplomatic headache after a group of suspected North Koreans broke into the Canadian Embassy in the Chinese capital, Beijing, on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,An Apple exec has told Reuters that the company will be expanding its European iTunes Music Store in October. Vice president Eddie Cue told the news service 
Sports,"Belgian tennis player Kim Clijsters has made a successful return from a long injury lay-off, overcoming dogged Czech Iveta Benesova 7-6, 6-2 in the second round of the Belgian Open."
Business,"International Business Machines (IBM) has settled portions of an ongoing lawsuit related to pensions, and will take a charge of \$320 million in the current quarter, the technology company said Wednesday."
Business,"Unocal Corp. and the Royal Dutch/Shell Group are withdrawing from a natural gas exploration project in the East China Sea, the companies said Wednesday, citing  quot;commercial reasons."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger felt his side were too cautious after a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Norwegian side Rosenborg in the Champions League.
Sports,"Weightlifters Pratima Kumari, Sanamacha Chanu, S Sunaina and coach Pal Singh Sandhu have been banned for life, Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi announced in New Delhi on Wednesday."
Sports,Andriy Shevchenko had put Milan ahead after just eight minutes and they dominated the first half of the match. But Celtic had several fine chances in the second half before Stanislav Varga equalised with a powerful header on 74 minutes.
Sports,"While being interviewed by Eagle County, Colo., police after his sexual encounter with a hotel employee, Lakers star Kobe Bryant said Shaquille O #39;Neal had paid up to \$1 million to women to keep them quiet about  quot;situations like this, quot; the Los Angeles "
World,"Tony Blair has pledged to end the  quot;digital divide quot; by 2008 - if the Labour Party wins the next election. Speaking at his party #39;s conference in Brighton, the Prime Minister delivered ten things a  quot;future Labour "
World,The rampage at the Islas Malvinas Middle School No. 2 in the south-eastern corner of Buenos Aires province touched off an intense nationwide debate about spiralling school violence in Argentina.
Sports, Ben Watson's rookie year with the New England Patriots started late and ended early.
Sports," David Newhan singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 7 6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday."
Sports,Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez rallied the Yankees past the Minnesota Twins in the first game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.
Business," IBM on Wednesday said it will  take a third quarter charge of  $320 million to settle all but  two claims of an ongoing lawsuit claiming its pension plan  discriminated against older workers, in exchange for capping  its potential liability at  $1.4 billion."
Sports,"  The San Francisco Giants resume their fight for a playoff spot in the second game of their series with the San Diego Padres, who are on the verge of being eliminated from the race."
World,"STOCKHOLM Christer Pettersson, who was convicted in the 1986 killing of Prime Minister Olof Palme but acquitted on appeal, died Wednesday, hospital officials said."
World,PRIME Minister Ariel Sharon was presiding today over the first ever cabinet meeting in Israeli history with ministers from just one party after he sacked his last remaining coalition partner.
World,A former guerrilla fighter elected as Zimbabwe #39;s first woman vice president called for unity in the ruling party after a divisive power struggle over her nomination for the 
World, Russia and India have agreed to set up a joint working group to compile an inter governmental agreement in information technology during a recent visit to India by President Vladimir Putin.
Sci/Tech,"Google Responds to Google News China Controversy\\Recently Google, in the own words, explained their position on operating in China and their censorship of certain news stories on the Chinese version of Google News. Google News has also been looked into in the United States because of political bias reports. Some ..."
Sci/Tech,"Martin Sargent has mixed humor and technology into an unlikely hit on G4techTVs ""Unscrewed."""
Sci/Tech,Vietnam is making a big push to turn itself into an outsourcing powerhouse.
Sci/Tech,"Noise-reducing headphones, more svelte than they used to be, are not just for pilots any more."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp., the world #39;s largest computer maker, said it will pay at least \$300 million to settle part of a lawsuit that claimed the company #39;s pension plan discriminated against older workers."
Business,"Micron Technology Inc., the No. 3 computer memory chip maker, on Wednesday reported a quarterly profit on stronger pricing, reversing a year-earlier loss."
Business,Walt Disney Co. President Bob Iger said on Wednesday that a new deal with Pixar Animation Studios was unlikely and that the US media conglomerate 
Business,"Computer Associates on Wednesday announced a restructuring plan that will lay off 800 employees, or about 5 percent of its workforce, with 550 of the 800 reductions to take place in North America."
Sci/Tech,"  A toxic algae bloom off the coast of Washington state has grown to about 30 miles wide, the largest and most potentially lethal algae yet found by scientists in the region."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer increased the combined storage of its .Mac e-mail and iDisk services to 250 megabytes on Wednesday, following a trend by Yahoo and Google in "
Sci/Tech,"The Hubble Space Telescope has produced a vivid portrait of the early days of the universe, when baby galaxies were forming and stars were just beginning to shine."
Sports,The Arizona Diamondbacks signed left-hander Jeff Fassero on Wednesday with four games left this season. The Colorado Rockies released Fassero on Friday.
Sports,"A judge set a trial date Wednesday for a lawsuit against the University of Colorado that touched off a scandal in the football program over allegations that sex, drugs and alcohol were used to lure recruits."
Sports,The Arizona Diamondbacks signed left-hander Jeff Fassero on Wednesday with four games left this season. The Colorado Rockies released Fassero on Friday.
World, The United States has warned that North Korea might have to be brought before the United Nations Security Council if it refuses to take part in six party talks to end its nuclear weapons drive.
World,"Record high oil prices are likely to trigger a rash of airline mergers and tie-ups, accelerating a wave of consolidation in the aviation sector, the head of Australian carrier Qantas said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, A newcomer on the open source scene has received funding to expand operations and develop new product lines.
Sci/Tech,"Orbitz Inc.'s shares surged nearly 31 percent Wednesday on news that Cendant Corp., the owner of the CheapTickets, Days Inn, Avis and Budget brands, had agreed to pay \$1.25 billion to acquire the third-largest online travel agency."
Business,Microsoft is bolstering BI and reporting features in both the existing SQL Server 2000 database and the planned SQL Server 2005 release.
World,By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Malaysia Correspondent Melissa Goh. KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has urged his East Asian neighbours to step up efforts to safeguard regional security and create 
Sci/Tech,"The Universe is not as violent a place as we thought, an Australian astronomer has found.  quot;Galactically speaking, things seem to be a little bit safer out there, quot; said Graham, whose research supports the idea "
Sci/Tech,"With its eyes on the future of home entertainment and a relatively uncluttered band of radio spectrum, Cisco Systems' Linksys division on Wednesday unveiled a line of IEEE 802.11g/a wireless LAN products."
Sci/Tech,Gateway plans to overhaul its consumer PC lineup Thursday with new configurable models that will be sold exclusively through the company's Web site and call centers.
Sci/Tech,"Although Linux may be shipping on a growing number of PCs sold in the emerging markets of Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, about 80 percent of PCs shipped with the open source operating system this year will eventually run pirated versions of Windows, industry research firm Gartner estimated in a report issued September 21."
Sci/Tech,Security experts have spotted the first attempts to create an Internet worm that propagates using instant messages and exploits a recently disclosed flaw in Microsoft software.
Sci/Tech,"New NavOne offers handy PDA and Pocket PC connectivity, but fails to impress on everything else."
Business,"Gordon Brown has not yet done enough to reduce the UK #39;s budget deficit, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday, before demanding that he explain whether "
Business,"Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) said it would cut 800 employees from its payroll in order to save \$70 million per year. The move is part of the Islandia, NY-based management software maker #39;s plan to streamline operations."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, California: SpaceShipOne landed safely in the California desert yesterday after a wild corkscrew-like ascent into space, and is now a step closer to a \$10 million (BD3."
Sci/Tech,International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. announced that it has created world #39;s fastest computer that performs better and consumes 28 times less energy than a two time first place holder Japanese supercomputer.
Sci/Tech,"The HD-DVD Promotion Group will facilitate exchanges of information among hardware companies, device manufacturers and content firms, and organize joint promotion of HD-DVD to support early product launches and market expansion."
Sports," quot;I feel we did not go forward enough and were a little bit within ourselves when we were 1-0 up, we were a little bit cautious."
Sports,"There were 1,999 previous wins for Bobby Cox as a major league manager, but in several respects the one on Wednesday - a 6-3 victory against the New York Mets on a gorgeous afternoon at Turner Field - was quintessential for the Braves skipper."
Sports, The New England Patriots Wednesday announced that they placed first round draft pick Benjamin Watson on injured reserve with a knee injury.
World,"BAGHDAD: A chained British hostage in Iraq begged Tony Blair for help yesterday, cranking up the emotional pressure on the prime minister as Italians celebrated the release of two women aid workers after paying a ransom."
World," Forty four suspected North Koreans climbed over a wall into the Canadian Embassy in Beijing yesterday, the latest in a rash of diplomatic mission break ins by North Koreans seeking asylum."
Sci/Tech, Gateway plans to overhaul its consumer PC lineup Thursday with new configurable models that will be sold exclusively through the company #39;s Web site and call centers.
Sci/Tech," Although Linux may be shipping on a growing number of PCs sold in the emerging markets of Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, about 80 percent of PCs shipped with the open source operating system this year will eventually run pirated versions of Windows, industry research firm Gartner estimated in a report issued September 21."
Sci/Tech," With its eyes on the future of home entertainment and a relatively uncluttered band of radio spectrum, Cisco Systems #39; Linksys division on Wednesday unveiled a line of IEEE 802.11g/a wireless LAN products."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft is bolstering BI and reporting features in both the existing SQL Server 2000 database and the planned SQL Server 2005 release.
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens began rumbling more intensely Wednesday, prompting scientists to warn that a small or moderate eruption could happen in the next few days."
World," Syria agreed in talks with U.S. and Iraqi officials to take ""specific steps"" to seal off its border with Iraq for anti U.S. insurgents, a U.S. official said on Wednesday."
World," Africa's debt must be completely written off if the continent is to have a chance of meeting international goals on reducing poverty, a United Nations body argued on Thursday."
World, Tokyo's key Nikkei average opened up 0.78 percent on Thursday as gains on Wall Street encouraged investors to scoop up bargains including key technology stocks following the market's nine days of losses.
World, A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Interior Department to keep American Indians informed about a giant class action lawsuit anytime they try to sell or exchange their lands or other assets.
World," Elections in January throughout Iraq are an achievable goal, the State Department said Monday, but it refused to predict the goal would be reached."
Business,Mart Stores Inc. is launching a new share repurchase plan in which it will buy back  $10 billion of company shares. The plan replaces a previous plan in which the company was buying back  $7 billion worth of shares.
Business,"Unocal Corp. and the Royal Dutch/Shell Group are withdrawing from a project to exploit oil and gas in the East China Sea, the companies said Wednesday, citing  quot;commercial reasons."
Sports, The Expos and Marlins were pulled off the field during Montreal's final home game Wednesday night after a fan threw a golf ball that landed near second base.
Sports, Taking the Minnesota Vikings to the playoffs is one thing. Turning the Arizona Cardinals into a winner is quite another.
Sports," Gary Payton's offseason was marked by a cross country trade, a missed deadline for taking a physical and an arrest for investigation of driving under the influence. Now the people who run his new team, the Boston Celtics, are eager to see the point guard on a basketball court."
Business, Tokyo's key Nikkei average opened up 0.78  percent on Thursday as gains on Wall Street encouraged  investors to scoop up bargains including key technology stocks  following the market's nine days of losses.
Business," The chief executive and chief  financial officer of mortgage finance company Fannie Mae  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A>, under fire for alleged accounting irregularities, will  appear before a congressional panel next week, a company  spokesman said on Wednesday."
Business,"The Chinese online human resources provider 51job Inc made its debut on the NASDAQ stock market in New York with an initial offering (IPO) price of US\$14 per share yesterday, China Daily reported Thursday."
Business,"Online tricksters looking to dupe consumers out of credit card numbers and other personal information have netted about \$500 million from their hapless victims in the US, a national study released Wednesday showed."
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp (IBM) said it created the world #39;s fastest supercomputer and is using it as the model for smaller, less costly systems due next year that can handle trillions of calculations a second."
Sci/Tech,"At just past 6:30 am Pacific Time today, the mountain-size asteroid came within four times the distance of the moon to the Earth - a comparative measurement "
Sci/Tech,Semiconductor company Silicon Image Wednesday announced its SteelVine Storage Architecture and Appliance for the personal video recorder market and small to midsized businesses.
Sci/Tech,The US House of Representatives passed a bill this week that could allow criminal charges to be brought against individuals who use file-swapping Web sites or networks.
Sports,"Jose Mourinho #39;s Chelsea put one foot in the second round of the Champions League yesterday with a 3-1 win over his former club, defending champions Porto."
Sports,"Proclaiming it a great day in Washington, Mayor Tony Williams confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Major League Baseball is returning to Washington."
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was suspended for the remainder of the regular season by the league on Wednesday for his actions during Tuesday #39;s win against Colorado."
Sports,"As the chants of  quot;Bobby, Bobby, Bobby quot; sounded throughout Turner Field on Wednesday afternoon, the man who was the target of these cheers didn #39;t know how to react."
World,At least two people have been killed and several are reported missing after a powerful tropical storm struck south-western Japan. Tens of thousands of others were forced to flee their homes as Typhoon Meari #39;s 
Business," Amid a shaky market, investors put just  #36;1.09 billion into stock funds in August. The total reflects  #36;1.21 billion that shareholders pulled from stock funds investing in just the U.S."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE: SpaceShipOne has landed safely in the California desert after a wild corkscrew-like ascent into space, and is now a step closer to a \$US10 million prize intended to boost commercial-space travel."
Sci/Tech,Theater critics reportedly were unimpressed with Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey #39;s debut as artistic director of Cloaca at London #39;s Old Vic Theater.
Sci/Tech,Silicon Image #39;s new lower-cost storage appliance should be more palatable to small and midsize businesses. By Martin J. Garvey.
Sci/Tech,"NEW DELHI: Microsoft said on Wednesday that starter edition of Windows XP (XP SE) operating system (OS) will be available in India from early 2005, a move that is expected to bring down prices of entry level PCs."
Sports,"Former Chievo Verona coach Luigi Del Neri Wednesday took over to coach troubled Serie A club AS Roma, local media reported Wednesday."
Sports,": The Weightlifting Federation of India has been  quot;temporarily banned quot; from competition pending a decision by the sport #39;s international regulators, officials said on Thursday."
Sports,"Arsenal couldn #39;t hold a 1-0 lead in Norway as they drew 1-1 at Rosenborg last night. Freddie Ljungberg had the Gunners 1-0 ahead in the first-half, but that was cancelled out after the break after a superb effort from RBK #39;s Roar Strand."
Sports,"Brazil #39;s Adriano scored a goal and set up another, leading Inter Milan to an easy 3-1 win over Anderlecht in Champions League Group G on Wednesday (early Thursday, Malaysian time)."
Sports,"CSKA Moscow continued their bright start to Group H of the Champions League tonight with a victory against PSG. Sergei Semak scored after 64 minutes for the Russian side, and he was instrumental in CSKA #39;s second as he was taken down."
Sports,"In an action that combines America #39;s love of sport and litigation, two baseball fans have called on the courts to resolve their opposing claims to own the ball with which a top player hit a record 700th home run."
Sports,"(Sept. 29, 2004) -- New England and Philadelphia clearly are the cream of the crop so far this season. I like Indianapolis, too, but I #39;m still not sold on its defense."
World,An Algerian asylum seeker with an axe injured the two pilots on a Norwegian internal flight yesterday before being dragged screaming from the cockpit by fellow passengers.
World,"TYPHOON Meari continued to lash Japan with heavy rain today, leaving 12 people dead and another 12 missing, weather officials and police said."
World,"It is suspected that they were freed in exchange for a \$1 million ransom, a belief that has cast a cloud over national celebrations of the release."
Sci/Tech," Compact speakers for personal music players have been around since the original Walkman. Now that mini hard drive music machines can hold your entire collection, the product category is back with a vengeance."
Sci/Tech, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed on Wednesday a bill that would have required the state's employers to give workers written notification if e mail and other Internet activity is being monitored at work.
Sci/Tech," Ignoring a warning to abort the flight, a test pilot took a stubby looking rocket plane on a corkscrewing, white knuckle ride past the edge of the atmosphere Wednesday, completing the first stage of a quest to win a  #36;10 million prize."
Sci/Tech, The U.S. government is sending a team of 20 scientists to check out a report of unusual radiation readings that could be coming from a hydrogen bomb that was lost off the Georgia coast in 1958.
Sci/Tech," Plant geneticist Ted Hymowitz knew that finding an allergy free soybean would take a painstaking search through thousands of varieties. So Hymowitz got a grant, fetched a hammer and pounded away until he proved he was right."
World, The Russian government said on Wednesday it would discuss ratifying the Kyoto Protocol on global climate change to which Moscow holds the key.
World," A weeping British hostage was shown pleading for help between the bars of a makeshift cage in a video that surfaced Wednesday, a sobering reminder of the grim reality for at least 18 foreign captives still held by Iraqi militants."
Sci/Tech, California Gov. Arnold  Schwarzenegger vetoed on Wednesday a bill that would have  required the state's employers to give workers written  notification if e mail and other Internet activity is being  monitored at work.
World, Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Wednesday the  #36;50 per barrel price of oil reflects a broken promise of President Bush that will hurt average Americans.
World," Sudan has asked the United Nations to help verify reports that 190,000 refugees from the conflict hit western Darfur region have voluntarily returned to their homes, the U.N. refugee agency chief said on Tuesday."
World, The International Monetary Fund said  on Wednesday Iraq's official bilateral creditors had agreed to  defer debt the country owes them until the end of 2005.
World," SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (Reuters) - Slow growth in Latin  American economies will hamper efforts to cut poverty in the  region in half by 2015, the Inter-American Development Bank  president said on Wednesday."
World,It is an axiom of the two presidential campaigns that their candidates offer a stark choice about America's role in the world.
Sci/Tech,Mobile operator 02 #39;s parent mmO2 has this morning announced the launch its third-generation European data network. The network will incorporate HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) technology and IMS 
World," Mount St. Helens began rumbling more intensely Wednesday, prompting scientists to warn that a small or moderate eruption could happen in the next few days..."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: HP also uses Hitachi drives in servers, storage...Microsoft boosts reporting tools...Circuit City picks up AT #38;T Net phone plan...Tech firms rally against copyright bill."
Sci/Tech,Packard is considering an expansion of its research operations in Puerto Rico for pharmaceutical work and other tasks.
Sci/Tech,Consulting firm reports that about 40 percent of Linux PCs will be modified to run an illegal copy of Windows.
Sci/Tech,"At Baltimore pow-wow, hype over new electronic tracking technology is tempered by concerns about cost, privacy and quality."
Sci/Tech,CEO says demand for automated support and service drives addition to customer resource management products.
Sci/Tech,"Packard says it is putting 300GB hard drives into storage devices and servers, with more products in October."
Business, Stocks opened higher Thursday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as overnight advances in US shares prompted widespread buying of recently battered stocks.
Business," Nasdaq plans to list itself on its own National Market by the end of the year, President and Chief Executive Robert Greifeld said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"When Sir Laurence Olivier made the Old Vic in London the base of the embryonic National Theatre, he opened with Hamlet. Four decades later, Kevin Spacey, the film star, selected "
Sports,"Martin ONeill is refusing to throw in the European towel after his side went down to two late goals in Milan, leaving Celtic pointless after two matches."
Sports,"Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - The Carolina Panthers will be without running back Stephen Davis for Sunday #39;s matchup with the Atlanta Falcons."
Sports," A fight between teammates, incessant trade talk about Mike McKenzie, Brett Favre's bum shoulder, a desolated defense."
Sports," The last time the nation's capital was home to the national pastime, the game was literally a riot."
Business, Wal Mart Stores Inc.  on Monday said Tom Coughlin will retire as vice chairman after 25 years with the world's largest retailer.
Sci/Tech,"quarters of wired Americans have noticed an increase in phishing incidents during the past few months, according to new data."
Sports,"The doors are spinning again for the Mets and it is troubling to the veteran pitcher Tom Glavine, who has not had much to feel good about since signing with the team."
Sports,"Allan Houston called playing in the Nov. 3 season opener at Minnesota a realistic goal, but also said, ""I don't think anything's a lock."""
Sci/Tech,A federal agency examines forensic tools to help law enforcement extract data from handheld gadgets.\
Sports,"Tiger Woods felt stiffness in his back after seven holes Wednesday and decided to call it a day, not wanting to aggravate the week-old injury and not entirely certain he would be able to defend his title in the American Express Championship. The way his year has gone, that's just his luck."
Sports,Virginia's roaring 4-0 start has earned notice nationally. Yet the Cavaliers are well aware that they haven't really accomplished anything yet.
Sports,"After sending no minor league teams to their respective playoffs, first-year minor league director Doc Rodgers is fired by the Orioles on Wednesday."
Business, Tokyo's key Nikkei average rose 1.01  percent by mid morning on Thursday as gains on Wall Street  encouraged investors to scoop up bargains including key  technology stocks following the market's nine days of losses.
Business, The yen was back under pressure on  Thursday from oil prices and as market players awaited the Bank  of Japan's quarterly survey of corporate sentiment.
Business,: ConocoPhillips said on Wednesday it was seeking 20 per cent in Russias LUKOIL in a far-reaching alliance opening the way for the two oil majors to tap vast reserves in northern Russia and Iraq.
Business,"IF services conglomerate Cendant buys the third-largest US online travel company, Orbitz, as looks probable, then it will be widely seen as another step towards breaking down any lingering sense that business over the internet is  quot;special quot; compared to "
Business,"Martha Stewart, who built an empire teaching Americans how to cook, garden and entertain, is facing a very different lifestyle after being told to report to a prison in West Virginia by October 8. The US bureau "
Business,The European commission threatened yesterday to suspend development funds to Greece in response to Athens #39;s admission that it had disguised the extent of the country #39;s debts in order to join the euro.
Business,"Chinese recruitment firm 51job Inc. and Jamdat Mobile Inc., a developer of mobile phone applications, shot out of the starting gate in trading activity Wednesday after both companies priced their initial public offerings above expectations."
Business,"New York, September 28: Compuware Corp, a maker of software to manage computer systems, on Monday said a federal court had ordered International Business Machines Corp to pay certain pretrial court costs related to Compuware #39;s ongoing lawsuit against the "
Business,Tokyo stocks slid for an eighth straight session Tuesday amid concerns about rising oil prices. The US dollar was up against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer is planning the next wave of expansion for its popular iTunes online music store with a multi-country European launch in 
Sci/Tech,"Four proponents of high-definition DVD technology will invite component manufacturers to join a group set up to help speed its commercialization, while Sony has confirmed that it will use blue lasers in its next Playstation console."
Sports,"For so sober and meticulous a team, Chelsea have made surprisingly short work of Group H. The holders Porto clutch just one point after this and Paris St-Germain none at all, making the progress of Jose Mourinho #39;s men virtually certain."
Sports,"Tiger Woods may not play in the American Express World Golf Championship, which starts at Mount Juliet, near Kilkenny, today and he may get married next week in Barbados."
Sports,"Zimbabwe cricket #39;s international status was left hanging in the balance yesterday when the first day of the International Cricket Council #39;s investigation into allegations of racism was marred by the sort of intimidation which has, according to the former "
Sports,"Ironically it was the first regular season game for the Carolina Panthers that not only began the history of the franchise, but also saw the beginning of a rivalry that goes on to this day."
Business,"American oil company ConocoPhillips acquired the Russian government #39;s 7.6 stake in Lukoil yesterday, after bidding almost \$2bn (1."
Business,Automotive parts supplier Delphi Corp. said Wednesday it received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission in late July related to agreements with Electronic Data Systems Corp.
Business,"Medical device stocks were in the spotlight Wednesday with Medicare #39;s proposal late Tuesday to expand coverage for implantable cardioverter defibrillators, or ICDs, bolstering shares of those companies making the devices."
Sci/Tech,"The private spacecraft SpaceShipOne briefly entered space above the California desert Wednesday, completing the first of two qualifying flights for the \$10 million X Prize."
Sports,time Dakar Rally winner Richard Sainct has been killed in an accident during the fourth stage of the Rally of the Pharoahs in Egypt.
World,The sound emanating from back-rooms at the Labour Party conference in the Brighton Centre yesterday was the unedifying one of backs being scratched.
Business,"OIL prices dropped from record highs above \$50 a barrel yesterday as weekly US inventory data showed a surprise increase in crude stocks, easing fears over stretched international supplies."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored mortgage company whose financial statements were strongly criticized in a report by its regulator last week, looks set to join Enron and WorldCom in the hall of accounting infamy."
Business,"US STOCKS were narrowly mixed yesterday as investors digested a jump in second-quarter gross domestic product, while keeping a close eye on falling oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"Seeking to diversify beyond its sales-force-automation roots, Salesforce.com on Wednesday introduced a new on-demand call center and help desk application service called Supportforce."
Sci/Tech,"SCIENTISTS believe they have finally worked out what makes the Earth sing. They have long been mystified by a constant deep drone, far below the range of the human ear, which has been picked up by seismic equipment."
Sci/Tech,"With its new Ogo mobile device, AT amp;T Wireless says goodbye to voice traffic and embraces the IM-savvy youth market. For AT amp;T Wireless, talk clearly is overrated - which is why the wireless provider launched a device that doesnt make calls."
Sci/Tech,"com September 29, 2004, 6:50 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,MANAGER Jose Mourinho got the better of his former club and Chelseas Champions League ambitions remained firmly on track following last nights comfortable win over Porto.
Sports,"  The Montreal Expos have a home and Washington DC once again has a team. According to numerous reports, Major League Baseball formally will announce Wednesday that the Expos will be relocated "
Sports,"The silence was unearthly, as if 38,190 people were sitting in the Wrigley Field stands Wednesday afternoon bound and gagged. The Cubs are in a mad chase for the wild card "
Sports,Baseball #39;s decision to move the Montreal Expos to Washington gave officials in San Jose reason for optimism in their bid to acquire a major league team.
World,TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Head of Majlis National Security and foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Borujerdi here Wednesday urged promotion of economic cooperation with Russia through the efforts of he two countries #39; officials alongside with their growing political 
Business," Tokyo's key Nikkei average rose 1.14  percent by midday on Thursday as gains on Wall Street  encouraged investors to scoop up bargains, including key  technology stocks, following the market's nine previous days of  losses."
Business,Automotive parts supplier Delphi Corp. (NYSE: DPH) received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission in late July in connection with agreements with Electronic Data Systems Corp.
Sports,RYAN GIGGS insists demands on Wayne Rooney should be kept to a minimum to avoid premature burnout. The 18-year-old #39;s hat-trick debut at Old Trafford sent Manchester United fans into a frenzy.
Sports,"It was 3:45 pm ET on Wednesday afternoon when Expos president Tony Tavares held a team meeting to inform the players that the Expos franchise would be relocated to Washington, DC, starting in 2005."
World,"LONDON, Sept 30 (AFP) - Hopes remained alive Thursday for the life of Briton Ken Bigley as Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed to respond  quot;immediately quot; if his hostage takers in Iraq contacted the British government."
Sports,"com. Last season, the Cubs were 27-17 in one-run games and won the National League Central Division. This year, the Cubs are 19-28 in those situations and fighting to stay alive in the Wild Card race."
World,More than 100 American and European foreign policy experts signed a letter protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin #39;s leadership.
Business,"As Kevin Houde wielded the saw, his 4-year-old son Cameron squatted on the ground beside him. Working as a team, they made a clean cut at the base of the 7-foot tree that will mark the Christmas season in their home this year."
Sci/Tech,The Linux seller plans to release the Netscape Enterprise Suite as open-source software in a bid to expand beyond its core product.
Sci/Tech,"The 0.85-inch diameter drive is a candidate for cell phone storage, but can the product compete against flash memory?"
Business,"Telecom Italia SpA, Italy #39;s largest phone company, plans to buy the 44 percent of wireless unit Telecom Italia Mobile SpA it doesn #39;t already own, a stake with a market value of about "
Sci/Tech,"Subcommittee hears objections to, support for 411 wireless directory legislation."
Sci/Tech,BTX technology cools down the company's new 700GR desktop.
Business,"World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn would like to make one thing clear as he approaches the end of his second five-year term:  ""I can say categorically, I am not campaigning"" for a third stint as head of the agency, he declared."
Business,Unionized workers at four large San Francisco hotels went on strike Wednesday morning over issues similar to those causing an impasse between hotels and their workers at several large hotels in Washington.
Business,"Lenovo Group stayed silent Friday about reports it was talking with IBM Corp. about buying the US companys personal computer business, but an executive hinted that the Chinese "
Business,The U.S. economy's soft patch last spring was a bit firmer than previously thought.
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission is months away from deciding whether Washington mortgage giant Fannie Mae will need to restate its earnings in the aftermath of a sharply critical report on its accounting practices, according to government and company officials."
Business,"More than 40 percent of the Pentagon's \$900 billion in prime contracts during the past six years have been awarded without competitive bidding, according to a Center for Public Integrity study released Wednesday. <BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,A federal judge ruled that the provision broadly violated the Constitution by giving federal authorities unchecked powers to obtain private information.
Business,"More than 40 percent of Pentagon business, a total of \$362 billion, has been awarded on a no-bid basis over the last six years."
Business,The International Monetary Fund added its voice to the growing calls for China to float its currency immediately.
Business,"Sudden changes in the housing market pose the biggest threat to the UK economy, the world financial watchdog warned today. In an unusually stark message, the International Monetary "
Business,A bidding war for Australia #39;s biggest hotel owner has helped push the Australian share market into record territory yet again.
Sci/Tech,"Gateway #39;s new 700GR desktop PC, based on a new chassis design that focuses on helping cool high-end processors and graphics cards, will be available this weekend at US retail stores."
Sports,"Back in the days when the Washington Senators were losers, which was often, there was a saying:  quot;First in war, first in peace, and last in the American League."
Sci/Tech, BTX technology cools down the company's new 700GR desktop.
World,Pitcairn Island #39;s sex trials have started this morning with Mayor Steve Christian the first to face the court. The prosecution has told the court Mr Christian committed offences against four women between 1964 and 1975.
World,The United Nations said on Wednesday that African Union monitors should be deployed in Darfur refugee camps and should also monitor police to help in building trust with the local community.
World,"QANTAS chief Geoff Dixon is confident the new low cost Asian airline launched yesterday in Singapore will last the disance. Qantas owns 49 per cent of Jetstar Asia, a sister airline to Jetstar Australia, along "
Sci/Tech, IBM Corp. and plaintiffs challenging the legality of its pension plan agreed to a deal Wednesday that settles most claims and caps the company's potential liability at  #36;1.7 billion. The company previously had estimated that a settlement could cost up to  #36;6.5 billion.
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. said Wednesday it had agreed to settle most of the issues in a suit over changes in its pension plans on terms that allow the company to continue to appeal a key question while capping its liability at \$1.7 billion. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"It was dark and eerily quiet in the command center of Akamai Technologies Inc., a company whose mission of easing Internet traffic jams gives it a clear view of what's happening on the Internet."
Business, Oil prices slid from record highs above  #36;50 a barrel Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's oil rich delta region agreed to a preliminary cease fire with the government.
Business," China can manage to slow its roaring economy to a sustainable level, but only if it avoids loosening curbs on lending and investment too quickly, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Russia appears set to approve the Kyoto climate change treaty, which could lead to its adoption worldwide."
Business,"  IBM Corp. agreed to a deal Wednesday that all but settles a case in which 140,000 workers claimed the computer giant #39;s pension plan discriminated against older workers."
Business," Canadian mutual fund operators face a triple threat from regulatory probes, negative news coverage and lacklustre financial markets, the head of the industry #39;s national association said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a few tense moments, the SpaceShipOne rocket plane made a successful manned flight into space, putting it in the lead in the race to win the \$10-million Ansari X Prize."
Sports,Motorsport.com. Momentum is a funny thing in racing. It #39;s not something that you can see or hear. It #39;s not easy to put your finger on exactly when it starts.
World,Italy #39;s government dismissed reports Wednesday that it paid \$1 million to free two Italian aid workers who were kidnapped in Iraq and held for three weeks before being released Tuesday.
World,"Haggard survivors of fighting in southern Darfur, thorns stuck to their bloody feet, straggled into this refugee community before dawn Wednesday and told harrowing "
Sports, Pedro Martinez tries to stop a personal three game losing streak this evening when the Boston Red Sox attempt a three game sweep of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Tropicana Field.
Sports,"where? -- for so long now, it #39;s easy to overlook one pesky little problem: There are still a whole mess of questions that haven #39;t been answered about the Expos #39; move to Washington."
World," The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved  #36;436 million in emergency lending to Iraq and said it hoped its backing would generate additional international economic support, including debt relief."
World, Cuban scholars charged Wednesday that the U.S. government denied visas to more than 60 Cubans seeking to attend conference on Latin America in the United States.
World," A Superior Court judge on Wednesday ordered the state to rewrite, reprint and redistribute all its ballots for the Nov. 2 election, saying the wording of a ballot initiative was inaccurate and biased."
World,"Britain says it is doing all it can to free UK hostage  Kenneth Bigley, but rules out deals with Iraqi militants."
World,Ankara - Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly warned on Monday against foreign interference in Ukraine and other former Soviet republics and suggested that Ukraine #39;s opposition was seeking power at any price.
World,"The old adage that being overweight ""is in the genes"" may be true, at least partially, for some, say researchers."
World,"In the first relocation of a major league team since last time the Washington Senators left, the Expos are headed to the nation's capital."
World,"After a doubleheader sweep of the Minnesota Twins, the Yankees can clinch the A.L. East championship on Thursday by beating them again."
World," A Superior Court judge on Wednesday ordered the state to rewrite, reprint and redistribute all its ballots for the Nov. 2 election, saying the wording of a ballot initiative was inaccurate and biased..."
World," A Superior Court judge on Wednesday ordered the state to rewrite, reprint and redistribute all of its ballots for the Nov. 2 election, saying the wording of a ballot initiative was inaccurate and biased..."
World,Italy's government dismissed reports Wednesday that it paid \$1 million to free two Italian aid workers who were kidnapped in Iraq and held for three weeks before being released Tuesday.
World,"As violence worsens in Iraq on Jordan's eastern border and in the West Bank in the opposite direction, the kingdom's traditionally moderate Islamic activists have intensified their rhetoric denouncing the government."
World,"Taliban gunmen crept up to an Afghan government office under cover of darkness early Wednesday and launched a battle that left three Afghan soldiers and four attackers dead, police said."
World,"Daniela Vanegas, a bright-eyed girl with thick, dark tresses, was kidnapped almost a year ago as she boarded her school bus in Bogota."
Business,Unionized workers at four large San Francisco hotels went on strike yesterday morning over issues similar to those causing an impasse between hotels and their workers at several large hotels in Washington.
Business,"The gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic output, grew at a 3.3 percent annual rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department reported yesterday, revising its earlier estimate of 2.8 percent."
Sports," The Tampa Bay Devil Rays damaged Boston's slim chances of winning the AL East, beating Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox 9 4 Wednesday night."
Sports,"In a career that spanned 75 years of writing for The Washington Post, the late columnist Shirley Povich covered some of the most memorable sporting events of the century."
Sports,Anaheim Angels: Center fielder Garret Anderson left the game at Texas because of a sore left knee. The Angels said Anderson irritated the patella tendon near his left knee.
Sports, Abby Wambach had a goal and an assist as the U.S. women's national soccer team beat Iceland 3 0 Wednesday night in the second game of its 10 game Olympic gold medal victory tour.
Sports," Stan Hill threw three touchdown passes and Marshall held off a late rally to beat Miami, Ohio 33 25 Wednesday night."
Sports,"Shaquille O'Neal dismissed as ""ridiculous"" Kobe Bryant's allegations that O'Neal had paid up to \$1 million in hush money to various women and then took his own shot at his former teammate."
Business,"The US oil giant got a good price, Russia #39;s No. 1 oil company acquired a savvy partner, and Putin polished Russia #39;s image."
Business,"Martha Stewart says she #39;s happy she #39;ll be able to serve her time so soon, although she #39;ll be doing it in a different prison than she #39;d requested."
Business,"Mogul Conrad Black is in negotiations that may culminate in his resignation from Hollinger Inc., according to a published report Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The advent of space tourism is one step closer with the safe return this week of a private manned rocketship from the edge of space.
Sci/Tech,The search outfit boasts of making all the information in the world just a click away. These days that doesn #39;t seem to apply in China.
Business,"The dollar strengthened slightly against major currencies in Asian trade yesterday, with the yen coming under pressure from a further spike in crude oil prices, dealers said."
Business,"Retailer Woolworths raised its bid Thursday for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group (ALH) by 15 percent to Aust. \$1.11 billion (\$795 million), topping an offer by private equity firm Newbridge Capital."
Sports,"An infusion of young talent and a change of scenery has done wonders for the former Orlando Miracle. Reborn last year as the Connecticut Sun, the team landed in the WNBA Eastern Conference "
Sports,  The Houston Astros will try to set a franchise record for consecutive home wins and inch closer to the National League wild card lead when they wrap up a three game set with the St.
World,"A group of 44 people, at least some of them North Koreans, entered the Canadian Embassy yesterday, using ladders to scale a spiked fence in what appeared to be one of the biggest recent asylum bids by refugees from the North."
World,"MOSCOW: Russia is against bringing up Irans nuclear programme at the UN Security Council and thinks the issue should be handled by the bodys nuclear watchdog, a top official said on Wednesday."
World,"NZ PM Clark demands apology for actions of suspected Mossad agents jailed for passport fraud; Eli Cara, Uriel Kelman released on Wed."
Sports,Inter emerged as the winners over Anderlecht in Brussels to claim the first spot in the Champions League Group G. The nerazzurri took the lead nearly immediately when Adriano from the left served a low powerful 
Sports," Roger Clemens tries to win his seventh straight decision and possibly vault the Houston Astros into the lead in the National League wild card standings, as they go for a three game sweep of the NL Central champion St."
World,A weakening Typhoon Meari swept through northern Japan after killing at least 14 people and leaving 13 missing in two days of floods and landslides caused by heavy rain.
World,"The United Nations rushed hundreds more peacekeepers to storm-ravaged Gonaves on Monday to stem looting, while hundreds of weary Haitians lined up for "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Hosted CRM evangelist Salesforce.com Inc. began a new branding campaign this week to draw attention to its customer service support functionality, launching a new Web "
Sci/Tech,"Steven P. Jobs loves the Beatles. He plays the Liverpool quartet #39;s songs at Apple expositions, and the CEO of Apple Computer (AAPL ) has even compared his own management team to the Fab Four."
Sports,Michael Rogers made up for his disappointment in the Olympic time trial by collecting the gold medal in the world championships - twice.
Sports,"In the fall of 2002, Tony Stewart left Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series point leader. He came into the fourth and final restrictor plate race of "
Business," Oil prices slid toward  $49 a barrel  on Thursday after U.S. crude stocks rose unexpectedly and  rebels in Nigeria's oil rich delta region agreed to a  cease fire with the government, reducing an imminent threat to  supplies."
Business," The yen trimmed losses made against the  dollar earlier on Thursday, but gains were limited as investors  refrained from taking fresh positions ahead of the Bank of  Japan's quarterly survey of corporate sentiment."
Business,Internet phone service Sipphone has charged Vonage Holdings and retailer Fry #39;s Electronics with false advertising for failing to adequately disclose limitations on hardware that allows phone calls to be placed over a broadband connection.
Business,Stocks rose today as investors digested a jump in the second-quarter gross domestic product and kept a close eye on lower oil prices.
Business,"While the economic growth in the U.S. was significantly better than a previous estimate, it was still the weakest showing in more than a year."
Sports,"CARLOS Moya fired Spain into a 1-0 lead over the United States in the Davis Cup final yesterday. In front of a record tennis crowd of 27,200, the former world No 1 bamboozled Mardy Fish 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 at Seville #39;s Olympic Stadium."
Sports,"Miss Peru, Maria Julia Mantilla Garcia, was crowned Miss World 2004 at a glittering event held in China. Miss Dominican Republic Claudia Julissa Cruz Rodriguez was the first runner-up, and Miss USA Nancy Randall was third."
Sports,Vikram Solanki praised the quality of the wicket at the Queen #39;s Sports Club after his match-winning century against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"My weight has been up and down over the past several years.  I'd lose weight, but I'd have trouble keeping it off, and all the other problems that many people have.  Looking back on it, I find that one of my biggest problems is lack of discipline.  While I could keep myself under control for a while, that control would slip, and the weight would come back.    Over the past year, however, I have managed to find a diet plan which I have been successful with.  As with anything that works well, the progress has been slow, but it has been steady.  This diet plan is of my own devising, so your mileage may vary, but I think it's a lot of common sense that you've already heard anyway."
World,"After a doubleheader sweep of the Minnesota Twins, the Yankees can clinch the A.L. East championship on Thursday by beating them again."
World," President Bush never was disciplined while serving in the Texas Air National Guard, never failed a physical and never asked his father or family friends for help to get him into the Guard during the Vietnam War, the White House said Wednesday.    Meanwhile, the White House on Wednesday night produced a previously unreleased document from Bush's personnel file on his military service, seven months after it said all materials on the subject had been given to the public..."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund approved a \$436 million loan to Iraq on Wednesday, a milestone in the nation #39;s effort to normalize its finances and rebuild its economy."
Business,"She wanted Connecticut. She would have settled for Florida. But on Wednesday, Martha Stewart drew the short straw. She was assigned to serve her sentence at a federal "
Sci/Tech,"A private manned rocket soared into space for a second time yesterday, landing successfully after an unexpectedly bumpy ride that nearly meant an early end to the team #39;s bid to win a \$10 million prize."
Sci/Tech,IBM announced today that an IBM BlueGene/L supercomputer has surpassed NEC #39;s Earth Simulator in Japan to become the world #39;s most powerful supercomputer.
Sports," Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Tim Bowens, who has yet to play this season, will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a herniated disc in his back."
Sports,"MADRID: It wasnt just the late September sun that the Spanish capital was basking in here on Wednesday, there was a warm glow as well from the way Real Madrid came back from two goals down to beat Roma 4-2 in Tuesdays Champions League group B match."
Sports,ul Haq wants to put the disappointment of his team #39;s ICC Champions Trophy semifinal loss behind him with a victory Thursday against a young Zimbabwe in the opening game of the triangular one day series.
Sports,US Major League baseball has released to the press the specially marked balls used for when Ichiro Suzuki bats as he closes in on the record for most hits in a season.
Sports,"Jeff Bagwell singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh Wednesday night, giving Houston its franchise-record 15th straight home win, 6-4 over St."
World," quot;Tony Blair #39;s conference speech ... his 10th as leader of the Labour party, demonstrated why he is still the political conjuror of the day."
Sports, Canada bid a final adieu to the  Montreal Expos who disappeared from the country's sports scene  on Wednesday in a wave of bitterness and nostalgia.
Sci/Tech,"Net phone service and retailer push misleading products on consumers, Sipphone charges."
Sports,Baseball suspended Milton Bradley for the rest of the regular season Wednesday for throwing the kind of tantrum that is becoming commonplace in California.
Sci/Tech,"Vivisimo has launched Clusty, a meta search engine with an impressive array of tools that helps you quickly find relevant results from a variety of information sources."
Sci/Tech,"Wall Street, which forced Google, the Internet search engine, to lower the price of its shares sharply in its initial public offering in August, has decided that the company is worth a lot more today than it was then."
Sci/Tech,"Rather than banning the phones outright, schools are capitulating to demands of parents and market realities, and allowing students to carry cellphones in school."
Sci/Tech,"Someday, we may see Wednesday as being one of the most important dates in the history of aviation. The flight of  quot;SpaceShipOne, quot; however, seemed almost routine - at least until one thought about how miraculous it was."
Sci/Tech,"A 25-year-old Kitchener, Ont. man is being sued again, this time by giants Microsoft and Amazon.com, for allegedly clogging cyberspace with fraudulent junk mail."
Sci/Tech,"SourceLabs has raised \$3.5 million in a first round of funding from Ignition Partners and Index Ventures. The Seattle startup, which was founded earlier this year, will help companies integrate and deploy open source software."
Sports,"Austin Kearns tied the game with a two-out double in the ninth inning, then hit a two-run homer in the 12th and the Cincinnati Reds dealt the Chicago Cubs a key loss, 4-3 Wednesday."
World,KUWAIT - The Kuwaiti newspaper that predicted the release of two Italian hostages in Iraq says the captors had originally demanded a US\$5 million (\$7.
World,WASHINGTON : Dozens of political figures including former heads of state and government have signed a letter calling on the West to toughen its stand on the state of democracy in Russia.
Business,"Motorola spokeswoman Jennifer Weyrauch said the cuts would be made worldwide  quot;to better align our work force quot; and in anticipation of the separation of its chip operations, now operating independently as Freescale Semiconductor Inc."
Business,"  Belo Corp. said yesterday that it would cut 250 jobs, more than half of them at its flagship newspaper, The Dallas Morning News, and that an internal investigation into circulation overstatements "
Sci/Tech, Online search engine upstart Vivisimo Inc. is setting out to persuade the masses that Google Inc.'s vaunted technology isn't the most efficient way to find things on the Internet.
Sci/Tech,The first private manned rocket glided into space a second time and returned to Earth after recovering from a wild roll on its ascent on Wednesday in a bid to earn the \$10 million Ansari X Prize.
World,"At times, they feared for their lives. They spent many days with blindfolds pressed against their eyes. Their Iraqi captors were convinced they were spies or proselytizers of Catholicism."
World,"The death toll from a tropical storm buffeting Japan rose today to 14 after searchers found more victims, including two men buried inside their homes beneath mud and debris that had barreled down a mountainside."
World,Millions of volunteers led by emergency teams fanned out across Thailand today in a new drive to fight bird flu after the prime minister gave officials 30 days to eradicate the epidemic.
Sci/Tech, California Gov. Arnold  Schwarzenegger on Wednesday vetoed three bills aimed at   boosting e mail privacy at work as well as safeguard private  medical and financial data.
Business," Investment bank Lehman Brothers  Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a large  British hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported on  Thursday, citing unnamed sources."
Business,Google executives have long conceded that one of their great fears is to be overtaken by a more advanced Internet search technology.
Business,"ALDERSON - Starting Oct. 8, Martha Stewart will begin serving her five-month sentence for lying to federal investigators here, in the Alderson Federal Prison Camp."
Sci/Tech,"After SpaceShipOne and its veteran pilot survived a whirling, nail-biting ascent Wednesday, the pioneering team that pulled off the private space journey could be just days from a second trip that would guarantee a multimillion-dollar bounty."
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to open-source issues, companies need a single throat to choke if something goes wrong, said Brad Silverberg of Ignition Partners, a venture capital firm based in Bellevue , Washington ."
Sci/Tech,"Automakers, SUV owners, and the federal government may balk at the state #39;s latest effort to curb air pollution. By Daniel B. Wood  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sports,Nykesha Sales may have scored a team-high 18 points to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 76-56 victory over the Mystics in Game 3 of last night #39;s WNBA Eastern Conference 
Sports," One strike from an important victory, the Chicago Cubs ended up with another agonizing defeat that damaged their drive to the playoffs."
Sports,  Jeff Bagwell made sure the Houston Astros did not waste a golden opportunity in the National League wild card chase.
World,The anguish of hostage Kenneth Bigley in Iraq hangs over Prime Minister Tony Blair today as he faces the twin test of a local election and a debate by his Labour Party about the divisive war.
World,"The Federal Government yesterday revealed that security agencies are holding talks in Abuja with the leadership of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), led by Alhaji Asari Dokubo, over the continued unrest in the Niger Delta."
Sports," Ichiro Suzuki got one hit and plenty of help in knocking Oakland out of first place. Suzuki's fifth inning single gave him 255 hits, two shy of George Sisler's 84 year old major league record, and the Seattle Mariners sent the Athletics into second place in the AL West for the first time since Aug. 5 with a 4 2 victory Wednesday night."
Sports," Day and night, Dave Sisler is tracking every hit by Ichiro Suzuki. The former big league pitcher tunes in the radio each evening, his wife checks the boxscores in the morning."
Sports,Jeff Bagwell drives in two runs and Jeff Kent hit his 300th career homer to send the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Cardinals.
Sports,Mark Loretta hits a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Padres beat the Giants 4-3 Wednesday night to knock the San Francisco out of first place in the wild-card race.
Business,"Japanese industrial production expands for the first time in three months, pushing the Nikkei up for the first time in nine days."
Business,"MOSCOW _ US oil giant ConocoPhillips paid nearly \$2 billion for a stake in Russia #39;s second-largest oil producer Wednesday, a deal touted as Russia #39;s biggest post-Soviet privatization and "
Business,"Millionaire celebrity homemaker Martha Stewart had hoped to spend her prison time closer to her family and attorneys or in Florida, but instead will be incarcerated at a remote West Virginia prison camp."
Business,"ConocoPhillips paid nearly \$2 billion at auction for the Russian government's stake in Lukoil, a purchase that could allow Conoco to become the first Western company to return to Iraq's oil fields."
Business,"CHICAGOTravel and real estate heavyweight Cendant Corp. yesterday said it will buy travel website Orbitz Inc. for about \$1.25 billion (US), making it the second-largest competitor in the online travel industry."
Business,"A judge overseeing the battle for control of Hollinger Inc. has allowed Conrad Black to remain atop the company, even after Black acknowledged that a \$1."
Business," Among the companies whose shares are likely to see active trading in Thursday #39;s session are IBM (IBM: news, chart, profile) and American International Group (AIG: news, chart, profile)."
Business,"NEW YORKSoftware maker Computer Associates International Inc. says it will cut 800 jobs, or 5 per cent of its workforce, to reduce costs amid weaker demand and falling prices for software and services."
Sports,Baseball will return to Washington in 2005 after an absence of more than three decades. It was announced Wednesday that the Montreal Expos will move to Washington next season and play its home games at RFK Stadium.
Sports,The Minnesota Twins might have moved two steps back toward a return to Yankee Stadium next week for the first round of the playoffs when they got swept by the New York Yankees in a rain 
Sports,Turning point: Austin Kearns slugged a two-run homer in the 12th to win it for the Reds. CHICAGO -- Big names come to town. The payroll increases.
Business,"TOKYO : Japanese industrial output rose only 0.3 percent in August, suggesting after a series of recent weak data that the recovery in the world #39;s second-largest economy is slowing, economists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Facing soft demand from major customers, semiconductor and software specialist Agere Systems said it will lay off 500 people and close three facilities to cut costs."
Business,Fannie Mae should be rosy red with shame. The spanking applied by federal regulators leads the quasi-government mortgage company to announce it will increase its capital reserves by 30 percent and reform accounting procedures.
World,"SANAA - A court here has sentenced two Yemeni Al-Qaeda militants to death and jailed four others for the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole, which killed 17 sailors."
World,"Two Israelis who were jailed for two months for trying to obtain a New Zealand passport were released from prison and deported Wednesday, Prime Minister Helen Clark said."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. OAKLAND - If there was a silver lining to the Raiders #39; 34-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, it was the steady progress quarterback Kerry Collins seems to be showing as Rich Gannon #39;s heir apparent."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund has lowered its 2004 economic growth forecast for Korea to 4.6 percent, citing weak domestic consumer spending amid rising household and corporate debt."
Business," The US Securities and Exchange Commission is probing transactions between Delphi Corp and EDS, which supplies the automotive parts and components giant with technology services, Delphi said late Wednesday."
Business,"Japanese industrial production grew in August for the first time in three months, official data has shown. Although only a month-on-month rise of 0.3, and below some forecasts, the news saw Japan #39;s leading shares rise for the first time in nine days."
Business,"Computer Associates International announced on Wednesday that it plans to cut 5 percent of its work force as part of a restructuring effort, a move that comes as the company seeks to rebuild itself after a long-running accounting scandal."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif. A test pilot yesterday made a successful foray into space marked by a white-knuckle ascent in which his rocket ship rolled at least 16 times in 16 seconds."
World,"The United States can and must fulfill its duty to stem the bloodbath in Darfur. It can do so without endangering US soldiers. Unlike so many other crises that the United States must consider entering, the "
Business,Stewart said in a statement she was pleased that the government had assigned her  quot;so quickly quot; to  quot;the first federal prison camp for women in the United States.
Business,"Australian shopping centre giant Westfield Group on Thursday offered 585 million pounds (A\$1.48 billion) cash for UK property group Chelsfield as part of an overseas expansion drive, topping a bid from rival Multiplex Ltd."
Business,"Tanager Financial Services of Waltham, which helps wealthy people manage their finances, yesterday agreed to a takeover by North Carolina-based banking giant Wachovia."
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp. said yesterday that it agreed to settle most of the issues in a lawsuit over changes in its pension plans on terms that allow the company to continue to appeal a key question while capping its liability at  #36;1.7 billion.
Sci/Tech," Stephanie Bradford isn't content with her daughter dissecting frogs in science class. She wants the students to cut into the hearts and eyes of moose, caribou, bear and other large game."
World," The trial of seven Pitcairn Island men, descendants of the 18th century Bounty mutineers, began on Wednesday with the mayor the first to face charges of rape and underage sex, Television New Zealand reported."
World," Talks between a Nigerian rebel warlord and the government will resume on Thursday to address rebel demands for autonomy in the oil producing Niger Delta following a truce agreed a day earlier, the rebel leader said."
World," In voter registration drives, sermons and voter guides, religious groups from across the ideological spectrum have intensified the level of their political activity this year, prompted in part by right left culture clashes and the legacy of the tight presidential race in 2000."
World," He was going to be in the neighborhood anyway for a debate, so President Bush slipped another tour of hurricane damage onto his schedule Thursday, this time of the Treasure Coast area north of Miami."
World, President Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry square off in a crucial debate on Thursday that will give voters their first chance to size up the two White House candidates side by side.
World," The trial of seven Pitcairn Island men,  descendants of the 18th century Bounty mutineers, began on  Wednesday with the mayor the first to face charges of rape and  underage sex, Television New Zealand reported."
World," China urged Canada on Thursday to hand  over 44 North Korean asylum seekers who broke into the Canadian  embassy in Beijing, promising to deal with the men, women and  children in a humanitarian way."
Sports," Jeromy Burnitz's RBI single with one out in the ninth inning sparked a three run rally, and the Colorado Rockies beat Los Angeles 4 1 Wednesday night to slow the Dodgers' drive to their first playoff berth in eight years."
Sports,Athens: An hour-long no-frills closing ceremony dedicated to the victims of this week #39;s school bus crash brought to an end the Paralympic Games in Athens yesterday.
Sports,"The Indians #39; bullpen has struggled this season, 27 blown saves in 58 opportunities, but it was impeccable on Wednesday night. Five Cleveland relievers combined "
Sports, Mark Loretta hit a bases loaded sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th to lift the San Diego Padres a 4 3 win over the San Francisco Giants in National League action on Wednesday.
Sports," Jolbert Cabrera's two run single with  two out in the eighth lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 4 2 road  win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, while Ichiro  Suzuki collected another hit in his record bid."
Sports, Mark Loretta hit a bases loaded  sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th to lift the San Diego  Padres a 4 3 win over the San Francisco Giants in National  League action on Wednesday.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.35 percent  on Thursday, snapping a nine day slide on a technical bounce in  major exporters, but it ended the April September fiscal first  half down 7.61 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Vivisimo, an Internet search engine company, is introducing a service that is meant to lessen online information overload."
Sci/Tech,"Completing the first leg of a quest for a \$10 million prize, a test pilot took a privately financed plane past the cusp of space on Wednesday."
Business,"Media company Belo Corp. said yesterday that it will cut 250 jobs, mostly at its Dallas newspaper and TV station. A company spokesman said cuts will be made across Belo #39;s operations,, though "
Business,IBM Corp. said Wednesday it has agreed to pay \$320 million in retirement benefits to settle part of a class-action lawsuit and another \$1.
Business,"Wachovia Corp. aims to increase its profile in the Northeast and Southwest by expanding its wealth-management division. The bank, based in Charlotte, said yesterday that it is buying Tanager Financial Services Inc."
Sci/Tech,A privately funded spacecraft appeared to rocket past its target altitude more than 60 miles above California #39;s high desert yesterday 
Sci/Tech,Theatre critics appeared less than impressed by Hollywood star Kevin Spacey #39;s debut as artistic director of London #39;s Old Vic Theatre.
Sci/Tech,ONE OF THE founders of the Web warned that the interweb was in danger of being stunted by patent hungry software companies. Tim Berners-Lee called on companies to resist the temptation to lock up key technologies by demanding royalty payments.
Sci/Tech,"When Microsoft delivers the Beta 3 version of SQL Server 2005, formerly code-named  quot;Yukon, quot; it will carry a number of feature enhancements that weren #39;t available in the more broadly distributed Beta 2 version."
Sports,"There are plenty of reports on the final day of the Expos, how the city that no one in the United States felt deserved a team is finally losing it."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Michael Rogers won the elite-division time trial Wednesday at the road cycling World Championships, defending the title he was awarded earlier this month after "
Sports,"New Delhi, September 29: Lifter Sanamacha Chanu, who was slapped a life ban by the Indian Olympic Association, today accused the authorities of adopting double standards saying they should have followed the same yardstick while dealing with other dope "
Sports,Mark Loretta hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th to lift the San Diego Padres a 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants in National League action on Wednesday.
World," An axe wielding passenger who attacked two pilots aboard a Norwegian passenger plane in an apparent but failed bid to crash it has been taken to a psychiatric ward, police said yesterday."
Business,Cendant Corp. plans to move its CheapTickets.com division from Arapahoe County to Chicago as part of the travel-industry giant #39;s planned purchase of Chicago-based Orbitz Inc.
Business,Martha Stewart lost a bid to serve her five-month prison term near her home in Connecticut and was ordered to report to a minimum-security prison camp in West Virginia next week.
Business,President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo claimed Wednesday that the Philippines #39; growth prospects remain firm despite doomsayers #39; grim economic forecasts.
Business,Kmarts in Rochester Hills and Woodhaven are among the 50 stores the discount chain will sell to Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. Employees and civic leaders were understandably upset Wednesday after Kmart 
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. said yesterday it sold \$8.3 million worth of its Taxus drug-coated cardiac stents per day this month, a record level the Natick medical "
Sci/Tech,"IBM has claimed unofficial bragging rights as owner of the worlds fastest supercomputer. For three years running, the fastest supercomputer has been NECs Earth Simulator in Japan."
Sci/Tech,"A CHINESE UNIVERSITY student has been sentenced to a year in jail for flogging porn on the internet. According to the state Xinhua news agency, the 22 year-old student, identified only by his surname Xie, was "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) is expanding business intelligence capabilities in its database software with two free software service packs that augment the reporting capabilities in SQL Server 2000."
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho brushed off an ugly incident with a Porto fan before last night #39;s 3-1 demolition of the Euro champs at Stamford Bridge.
Sports,"Ichiro Suzuki #39;s teammates won #39;t stand for anybody messing with his spectacular season. When Suzuki got plunked in the back, Seattle starter Bobby Madritsch nearly went ballistic."
Sports,"The Houston Astros can put themselves in the playoffs. They no longer need help from anyone else. Roger Clemens, Jeff Kent and the Astros took over the NL wild-card lead Wednesday night, beating the St."
World,"China has asked Canada to hand over a group of 44 people, thought to be North Koreans, who stormed the Canadian embassy in Beijing on Wednesday."
World,"OSLO (Norway): A passenger on a Norwegian regional flight linking the northern towns of Narvik and Bodoe on Wednesday attacked two pilots with an axe while the plane was in the air, but the plane was later able to land."
World,"Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga has said that the government can no longer ignore the spate of killings by the Tamil Tiger rebels, a presidential statement available here on Thursday."
World,"Iraqi security forces today arrested a suspected terrorist operating on Baghdad #39;s blood-soaked Haifa Street, an Iraqi commander said."
Sci/Tech, The 2004 presidential campaign has marked the coming of age for Internet 'blog' journals as a cutting edge political tool for raising cash and revving up political support.
Business,Wholesale grocer Metcash Trading has announced that it intends to make an off-market takeover offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Australian supermarket group Foodland Associated.
Business,"Kimberly-Clark Corp. said Monday it aims to cut costs by \$400 million to \$500 million over the next three years, and plans to boost its dividend by 12.5 percent and repurchase at least \$1 billion in stock during 2005."
World," U.S. forces destroyed a building in the rebel held city of Falluja on Thursday that they said was being used by fighters loyal to Abu Musab al Zarqawi, whose group is threatening to behead a British hostage."
World," Britain is ready to listen to kidnappers holding a British hostage in Iraq but is not prepared to negotiate with them or pay them a ransom, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Thursday."
World," Two Palestinian gunmen fired on an Israeli army outpost in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing a soldier before being shot dead, a military spokeswoman said."
Business,"Tokyo stocks rebounded on Thursday from a nine-day drop, after Wall Street #39;s overnight rise. The US dollar was lower against the Japanese yen."
Business,Online search engine upstart Vivisimo Inc. is setting out to persuade the masses that Google Inc. #39;s vaunted technology isn #39;t the most efficient way to find things on the Internet.
Sports,"  The San Francisco Giants lost both the wild card lead and right fielder Dustan Mohr in a 4 3, 10 inning loss to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night."
World,A judge in Yemen sentenced two men to death and four others to prison terms of as long as 10 years for the deadly attack in 2000 against the warship USS Cole.
World,A video of what appears to be British hostage Kenneth Bigley was posted on an Islamic website on Wednesday showing him weeping and pleading for British Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life.
World,"Auckland: The trials of seven Pitcairn men - including the local mayor - on sex charges, will go ahead on the remote Pacific island today after an eleventh-hour bid to stop the hearings failed."
World," U.S. forces destroyed a building in the  rebel held city of Falluja on Thursday that they said was being  used by fighters loyal to Abu Musab al Zarqawi, whose group is  threatening to behead a British hostage."
World," Britain is ready to listen to kidnappers  holding a British hostage in Iraq but is not prepared to  negotiate with them or pay them a ransom, Foreign Secretary  Jack Straw said on Thursday."
Business,Crude oil rose from a three-month low on disruptions to supply from Nigeria and Norway and after OPEC members said they may need to cut output after prices plunged.
World," New immigration barriers and expanded police powers, as well as making more of the public airwaves available for emergency services, are some of the issues trying to find a home in a bill to overhaul U.S. spy agencies..."
World," The White House said seven months ago that it had released all the records on President Bush's stateside military service during the Vietnam War, yet new records are still dribbling out as Election Day approaches.    The White House on Wednesday night produced a November 1974 document bearing Bush's signature from Cambridge, Mass., where he was attending Harvard Business School, saying he had decided not to continue as a member of the military reserve..."
World,"BAL HARBOUR, Fla. - The first presidential debate and its focus on foreign policy and security gives both President Bush and Sen..."
World," Australian voters face a stark choice on Iraq when they choose a new prime minister   to stay or to go.    Prime Minister John Howard, whose conservative coalition is seeking a fourth three year term on Oct..."
Sci/Tech,"On a rollicking flight into space early Wednesday, aircraft designer Burt Rutan #39;s rocket plane completed the first half of a bid to win a \$10 million prize for the first reusable, privately built spacecraft."
Sci/Tech,"(CBS) Lets face it: I know I have a problem. A few years ago, I started converting all my music CDs into MP3 files (and AAC files for my iPod), and realize now that by any standard of sanity, Im clearly unwell."
Sci/Tech,"  Tell Santa to hurry if you want him to bring CD or DVD burners and jukebox programs. By Christmas, such gifts might be threatened if Congress passes a new law to fight movie and music pirates."
Sports,Connecticut Sun point guard Lindsay Whalen drove the baseline and kicked the ball out to Nykesha Sales at the top of the key. Sales let a 3-pointer 
Sports,"Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley received a five-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, one day after his bottle-throwing incident with fans in right field at Dodger Stadium."
World,BEIJING (CP) - China said Thursday it wants the Canadian Embassy to hand over 44 people thought to be North Korean asylum-seekers who climbed over a spiked fence onto embassy grounds.
Sci/Tech,"Global warming is likely to produce a significant increase in the intensity and rainfall of hurricanes in coming decades, according to an analysis."
Business,"Union employees at Pratt  amp; Whitney return to work today under terms of a new contract, after failing to muster the two-thirds vote needed to go on strike."
Sci/Tech,"Tiny atomic clocks could be slipped into cellphones, hand-held computers and global positioning system receivers."
Sci/Tech,The magazine Chemical and Engineering News has started publishing movie reviews that focus on the accuracy of the science in the latest Hollywood releases.
Business," Asian investors took advantage of a  pause in climbing oil prices on Thursday to buy beaten down  technology stocks, autos and other exporters, snapping a  nine session losing streak by Japan's key stock index."
Business," The yen edged up against the dollar on  Thursday on lower oil prices, but gains were stemmed as  investors refrained from taking fresh positions ahead of the  Bank of Japan's corporate sentiment survey due on Friday."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. said yesterday it sold \$8.3 million worth of its Taxus drug-coated cardiac stents per day this month, a record level the Natick medical-devices giant said demonstrates it has won back doctors' confidence after three recalls."
Business,"Since taking office, Governor Mitt Romney has issued scores of proclamations, setting aside days, and sometimes full months, to honor a person or cause. There was Ronald Reagan Day on Feb. 6, Massachusetts Centennial of Flight Day on Dec. 17, and Massachusetts Maple Month one March."
Business,"The economy grew at a faster pace this spring than previously thought, but was at its weakest showing in more than a year, providing ammunition to both candidates in the final weeks of the presidential race."
Business,"Martha Stewart will do her time farther from home than she had hoped, at a remote West Virginia prison where inmates sleep in bunk beds and rise at 6 a.m. to do menial labor for pennies an hour."
Business,"Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly urged state regulators to cut auto insurance rates 6.2 percent next year, a sharp contrast with the 9.2 percent rate hike being sought by insurers and agents. Reilly said his proposal would shave about \$60 off the existing statewide average premium of \$1,082, while the industry proposal would increase the average premium by \$101. A ..."
Business,International Business Machines Corp. said yesterday it will pay at least \$300 million to settle part of a lawsuit that claimed the firm's pension plan discriminated against older workers.
Business,"Oil prices fell yesterday after government data showed US inventories of crude grew last week, surprising many traders and analysts who had expected supplies to shrink due to lingering output problems caused by Hurricane Ivan."
Business,"The US Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into whether American International Group Inc. , the world's largest insurer by market value, helped a major banking client move bad loans off its books, AIG said yesterday."
Business,"In a bid to survive and to persuade unions to accept deep pay and benefit cuts, managers at US Airways Group and Delta Air Lines are sharing some of the pain."
Business,"Computer Associates will cut 800 jobs, the software maker said yesterday, reducing its workforce 5 percent in its biggest cost-cutting effort since 2001 amid slack demand and falling prices for software and services."
Business,"WILMINGTON -- Mills Corp. , which plans a 750,000-square-foot retail-entertainment center in Tewksbury, said this week that it will submit by year's end a fine-tuned proposal for two 120-room hotels and a small restaurant in neighboring Wilmington."
Business,US oil giant ConocoPhillips yesterday paid nearly \$2 billion for a 7.6 percent stake in Russia #39;s Lukoil -- the world #39;s number two oil company by reserves -- in Russia #39;s biggest privatization.
World,"At least three people have been killed and several others injured in a US air strike on the Iraqi town of Falluja, west of Baghdad, local medics say."
World,"Tokyo, Sept. 30 (NNN): At least 24 people have been killed or are missing after a powerful tropical storm struck south-western Japan."
Business,"UK house prices rose 0.2pc in September compared with the month before to stand up 17.8pc on a year ago, according to Nationwide Building Society."
Business,International Business Machines Corp. said yesterday it will pay at least \$300 million to settle part of a lawsuit that claimed the firm #39;s pension plan discriminated against older workers.
Business,"Natural gas prices have jumped 17 in two days, a chilling development for the millions of Americans who heat their homes with natural gas."
Business,EDMONTON (CP) - Shares in Biomira Inc. shot up as much as 48 per cent Wednesday after the drug developer said one of its cancer vaccines has won fast-track investigation status from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Business, Calgary #39;s already sizzling business community has scooped its biggest prize yet with the move from Toronto of Imperial Oil Ltd.
Business,"Washington, Sept. 30.(UNI): The expansion of the global economy could hit a 30-year record in 2004 but will likely slide in 2005 as a result of higher oil prices and other factors, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sources said."
Business,"As the price of crude oil flirts with \$50 a barrel, gasoline prices are heading up again, ending an unusual period in which gasoline prices were falling even as oil prices rose."
Sci/Tech,"  SpaceShipOne corkscrewed its way into space yesterday, succeeding in its first of two runs for the  $10 million X Prize, but not before prompting the event #39;s otherwise effusive commentator to drop an octave and utter,  quot;Uh oh."
Sci/Tech,The inventor of the World Wide Web told a technology conference yesterday that making the Web more useful hinges on a familiar challenge: getting the players 
Sci/Tech,"In a blistering, heart-pounding flight that briefly appeared to be in jeopardy, a privately built spacecraft safely returned to Earth after soaring to the edge of space over the Mojave desert in California yesterday."
Sports,"Weary of fielding questions about his role in the postseason, Pedro Martinez asked the Red Sox before Tuesday #39;s game against the Devil Rays to reveal their plans."
Sports,KILKENNY - Tiger Woods will decide today if he will be able to play in a multi-million dollar championship after injuring his shoulder.
Sports,"Even when he gets only one hit and his only impact on the game is an out, Ichiro winds up the focus of a well-pitched game by Bobby Madritsch."
World,The mayor of Pitcairn Island was the first of seven men accused of sex abuse to stand trial yesterday as the historic case got under way in the Pacific outpost.
World,Federal Labor leader Mark Latham says the Prime Minister needs to face up to the reality that there were no stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"US computer giant IBM agrees a \$320m deal with older staff, who had argued that changes to its pension scheme left them worse off."
Business," Asian investors took advantage of a pause in climbing oil prices on Thursday to buy beaten down technology stocks, autos and other exporters, snapping a nine session losing streak by Japan's key stock index."
Business," Japanese industrial output rose only 0.3 percent in August, suggesting after a series of recent weak data that the recovery in the world's second largest economy is slowing, economists said."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists in the US fear a volcano in Washington state, near Seattle and Portland, could soon erupt after a surge in seismic activity."
Business,"  Oil prices fell sharply yesterday after the US government reported US inventories of crude rose 3.4 million barrels last week, surprising many traders and analysts who had expected to see supplies shrink due to lingering output problems in "
Business," Computer Associates International Inc. announced a restructuring plan Wednesday that would reduce its work force by 800 people worldwide, saving the business software maker  $70 million annually once the plan is fully implemented."
Business,"House prices rose 0.2 percent in September compared with the month before to stand up 17.8 percent on a year ago, the Nationwide Building Society says."
Sci/Tech,The first privately funded manned rocket to reach space completed the first half of a \$10 million flight competition yesterday by soaring to an altitude of 
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re planning a PC purchase, you have to decide whether the time has come to let your graphics ride the PCI Express. The new standard replaces the PCI and AGP slots that connect graphics cards and other components to your PC."
Sports,"It #39;s never too soon to lobby for anything in this city, and Laura Meissner didn #39;t wait for Wednesday #39;s confirmation that the Montreal Expos are moving to the nation #39;s "
Sports,"Jose Mourinho may have removed himself, his backroom staff and two key defenders from Porto this summer but he also took one priceless commodity with him to Stamford Bridge - a winning mentality."
Sports,Then he hit a mistake out of the park in the top of the 11th inning and put Anaheim back in sole possession of first place in the American League West.
Sports,The doubters were in Paul Johnson #39;s ear three years ago when the ultra-successful coach at Georgia Southern decided to accept the head coaching job at Navy.
Sports,"The Braves #39; sense of timing is impeccable. Whenever the Mets are down, along comes their tomahawk-chopping nemesis to show them up."
World," Two gunmen shot dead a member  of the moderate faction of Kashmir's main separatist alliance  on Thursday, police said, days after New Delhi said it will try  to resume a stalled dialogue with the separatists."
Business,"International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, September 29, that it raised its outlook for Russias economy, forecasting 6.6 percent GDP growth in 2005."
Business,"House prices rose only modestly on the month in September, the Nationwide Building Society says, backing expectations that the Bank of England may have nearly finished raising interest rates."
Business,"GENEVA : A movement to counter the abolition of textile and clothing import quotas at the end of the year is gaining momentum, driven by fears that an unbridled China could wipe out competition because of its sheer production capacity, diplomats said."
Business,"British Energy Plc (BGY.L: Quote, Profile, Research) , the UK #39;s biggest electricity producer, said on Thursday it had ended a dispute with investment firm Polygon regarding British Energy #39;s plans to delist its shares."
Sci/Tech,  The first private manned rocket to reach space soared toward the edge of the atmosphere again yesterday in the first half of a bid to earn a  $10 million US prize.
Sports,Anaheim moved a game ahead of Oakland in the American League West race Wednesday night while New York moved within a victory of the AL East title.
Sports,"By all accounts, Jay Fiedler is a good guy. He signs autographs, performs charity work and always speaks well of others, even the New York Jets."
World,The government has appealed to kidnappers holding hostage Kenneth Bigley in Iraq to make contact -- but still ruled out negotiations or ransom payment.
World,"  In a dramatic breach of security, 44 asylum seekers scaled home made ladders and leaped over a spiked fence at Canada #39;s embassy in Beijing yesterday."
World,"OSLO (dpa) - Two pilots and a passenger on a Kato Air flight to Bodo airport in northern Norway were attacked and injured by an axe-wielding passenger Wednesday, reports said."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair was set to face the anger of rank and file members of his Labour Party over the Iraq war on Thursday, as party officials tried to head off a motion calling for British troops to quit the country."
World,Analysts in Hong Kong say China is signalling its intention to take a more active role in the territory's affairs.
World,The prime minister announces that Gurkhas who have served in the Army are now entitled to citizenship.
World,The first images that hide a virus inside them have been found in a pornographic newsgroup on the net.
World,A woman denies charges of stalking and making threats against film star Catherine Zeta Jones.
World,"  A Saudi suspected of being an associate of Osama bin Laden and a Yemeni militant were sentenced to death by firing squad yesterday for the bombing of the USS Cole four years ago, the first convictions in the Al Qaeda terrorism attack that killed 17 American sailors."
Business," The yen steadied on Thursday after  bouncing back from recent lows against the dollar and the euro  as oil prices stepped down from this week's record highs, while  investors awaited key economic data from Japan."
World,"  In a telecast to the Arab world, Secretary of State Colin Powell called yesterday for an end to the intifadah, the four year violent Palestinian uprising against Israel."
World,"  An Italian judge indicted six men suspected of involvement in a group to recruit militants for suicide attacks on US led forces in Iraq, news reports said yesterday. Abderrazak Mahdjoub, an Algerian, and five others will stand trial on Feb. 22 in Milan, the ANSA news agency said. They are accused of association with the aim of international terrorism, ..."
Business, Microsoft Corp told a judge on  Thursday that the European Commission must be stopped from  ordering it to give up secret technology to competitors.
World,"  Iran's foreign minister said yesterday his country's relations with the United States are about the worst ever, but he believes the upcoming US presidential election could open avenues for renewed dialogue, even if President Bush is reelected."
World,"EL FASHER, Sudan -- As the sun set over this desert camp, Private Lambert Sendegeya, an African Union soldier from Rwanda, popped in a tape of music from his country and launched into a series of leg bends. Lieutenant Eugene Ruzianda peered from his canvas tent and, removing his green beret, joined the evening exercises."
World,  A leader of one of Norway's most respected Islamic groups defended the use of suicide bombings in certain cases and stirred a debate yesterday in this Nordic country that sees itself as a beacon of peace and nonviolence.
World,U.S. military attacked a suspected safe house in Fallujah on Thursday. Intelligence reports indicated the site was being used Zarqawi loyalists to plan attacks against U.S. troops and Iraqis.
World,"The Bush administration, battling negative perceptions of the Iraq war, is sending Iraqi Americans to deliver what the Pentagon calls ""good news"" about Iraq to U.S. military bases."
Business,"US software giant Microsoft on Thursday launched its legal appeal against a stinging EU anti-trust ruling, six months after it was fined nearly half a billion euros for abusing its market dominance."
Sci/Tech,The first images crafted to contain a malicious program that can take control of a PC have been found on the net. Security experts have been expecting such images to turn up after Microsoft revealed a weakness 
Sports,The Giants lost a crucial ballgame to the Padres on Wednesday night but also may have lost Dustan Mohr for the final four games of the season.
Sci/Tech, Britain's Cable and Wireless is in talks to quit Japan by selling its money losing Japanese unit to Softbank or an investment firm in Tokyo.
Sci/Tech," The skeletal remains of 15 Aborigines are being returned home for reburial, nearly 90 years after a Swedish zoologist smuggled them out of Australia for display in a Stockholm museum."
Sci/Tech," Russia hopes to launch three astronauts to the International Space Station next month, setting a new date after two postponements for technical reasons, space officials said on Wednesday. Technical difficulties, including problems with the docking system of the Soyuz craft, have twice delayed blast off from Russia's Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan."
Sci/Tech,BT is looking again at price rises on wholesale broadband which have angered small net providers.
Sci/Tech,Mobile phone operator MMO2 raises its UK revenue growth target for this year as it gets more customers and existing users spend more.
Business," The yen steadied on Thursday after bouncing back from recent lows against the dollar and the euro as oil prices stepped down from this week's record highs, while investors awaited key economic data from Japan."
Business,Telecoms giant BT is looking again at price rises on wholesale broadband which have angered small net providers.
Business,Microsoft has told a judge that the European Commission must be stopped from ordering it to give up secret technology to competitors.
Business,"Efforts to forge the world #39;s largest free trade zone, uniting the European Union with the Mercosur South American economic bloc, face tough negotiations after a new EU offer received a frosty reception from across the Atlantic."
Sci/Tech,"Within this year, tech-savvy Koreans will be able to make and receive calls through Internet-enabled phones as you would do on regular phones, at a lower cost."
Sports,Damien Duff started his second successive game - and his first in this seasons Champions League -s Jose Mourinhos Chelsea slammed defending champions FC Porto on a 3-1 scoreline at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
World,"A suicide bomber killed one person and wounded 60 on Thursday when he blew up his car in Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad, doctors and officials said."
World, A column of Israeli tanks surged into the heart of the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday as the army broadened its sweep for militants behind a deadly rocket attack on an Israeli town.
Business," IBM has signed a 7 year,  $969 million  contract with British bank Lloyds TSB to supply it with  Internet telephony and data services, The U.S. based computer  giant said on Monday."
World, TUI    Europe's leading tourism and travel group    said it is planning to cut eight percent of its workforce in Britain by the end of the year in order to boost efficiency.
World," China urged the Canadian Embassy on Thursday to hand over 44 possible North Korean asylum seekers, while officials said nine North Koreans who entered an American school in Shanghai had been handed over to Chinese police."
World," Australian property giant Westfield Group announced a 585 million pound bid to acquire British shopping center operator Chelsfield, a move seen as likely to spark a bidding war with rival Multiplex."
World, Palestinian gunmen killed an Israeli  soldier and a woman jogger in Gaza on Thursday as the army  intensified an offensive to root out militants behind a rocket  attack that killed two Israeli children in a border town.
World," A suicide attacker exploded a car bomb Thursday outside the mayor's office in the Abu Ghraib area west of Baghdad, killing at least two people and wounding 60, including at four U.S. soldiers, Iraqi and coalition officials said..."
Business,  Mobile operator Mmo2 on Thursday said it was lifting its service revenue forecast in Britain after a strong first half.
Sports," Steelers safety Troy Polamalu won't say if Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer owes him money from some unpaid dinner bill of long ago. Or if he left his unwashed socks in the middle of the floor, or snored so loudly it kept others awake."
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal paid various women hush money to keep quiet about sexual encounters, Kobe Bryant told law enforcement officers in Eagle, Colorado."
World," A French soldier who locked himself in an explosives depot and threatened to blow it up surrendered Monday, ending a three day standoff, the Interior Ministry said."
Sports,  Tiger Woods realizes the only way he can reclaim the No. 1 ranking from Vijay Singh is to win golf tournaments.
Sports, There is no quarterback controversy at Tennessee. The Volunteers have a competition. No. 10 Tennessee has been touting its rotation of two freshmen as a way to keep defenses off balance and busy preparing for quarterbacks with different styles.
Sports," Tiger Woods felt stiffness in his back after seven holes Wednesday and decided to call it a day, not wanting to aggravate the week old injury and not entirely certain he would be able to defend his title in the American Express Championship. The way his year has gone, that's just his luck."
Sports,"As long as the last ember flickered in their fading bonfire of opportunity, the Red Sox planned to keep hope alive. As long as they clung to a faint chance of catching the Yankees for the American League East title, they vowed to play as if they could achieve the unfathomable."
Sports,"Jeromy Burnitz's RBI single with one out in the ninth inning sparked a three-run rally, and the Colorado Rockies beat host Los Angeles, 4-1, last night to slow the Dodgers' drive to their first playoff berth in eight years."
Sports,"Houston's Roger Clemens (18-4) isn't scheduled to make another start before the end of the regular season, but has suggested he'd like to pitch in the regular-season finale against Colorado Sunday."
Sports,"The Tennessee Titans have a simple rule: If Steve McNair feels he can play injured, discussion over."
Sports,"Tight end Benjamin Watson's season was doomed from the outset. Not only did Watson hold out of training camp and part ways with agent Tom Condon , who wanted him to hold firm on his wish for a five-year rookie contract rather than the six-year deal he ultimately signed, but now Watson's season is over after the team ..."
Sports,"The Connecticut Sun had an off game last Saturday, when they dropped the opener of their WNBA Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Washington Mystics. But the Sun came back to even the series Monday, and it was the Mystics who had the off game."
Sports,"Mackenzy Bernadeau, last season's football captain and team MVP at Waltham High School, is now a freshman at Bentley College, in his hometown."
Sports,"After missing the first four games of the season with a hamstring injury, Northborough's Sarah Callaghan has returned to the Tufts University women's soccer team."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH (2-1) VS. UCONN (3-1) When and where: Tonight, 7 p.m., East Hartford. TV: ESPN2. Last season: Did not meet. Comments: Walt Harris and his Pittsburgh Panthers will be looking to win their third straight Big East opener. Pittsburgh needed to rally to get past Division 1-AA Furman last week in overtime, 41-38. Tonight, the Panthers will have to contend ..."
Sports,"Theirs is a golfing world without bunkers and hazards, sloping greens and Sunday pins. Only one thing matters to the professional long driver, and it's measured in yards, not strokes."
Sports,"Purses overflowing with cash, exotic locales, manicured golf courses. The World Golf Championships have it all. Except for totally committed players, that is."
Sports, The New York Yankees can achieve two milestones with one more victory: clinching their seventh straight AL East title and reaching 100 wins in three straight seasons for the first time.
Sports,BASEBALL MLB: Announced Washington as its choice for the relocation of the Montreal Expos. Arizona (NL): Signed LHP Jeff Fassero. Baltimore (AL): Will not renew contract of director of minor league operations Doc Rodgers.
Sports,"Overall results in China last weekend were disappointing, but Fernandos fourth place finish was an extremely impressive drive in a tricky car."
Business," The Justice Department has opened an investigation of possible accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, after a federal regulator said the mortgage giant may have manipulated its earnings targets."
Business," Wall Street was expected to edge higher at Thursday's opening as oil prices receded from record highs, easing fears spiraling costs will crimp firms' profits."
Business," The Justice Department has opened an  investigation of possible accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, the  Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, after a federal  regulator said the mortgage giant may have manipulated its  earnings targets."
Business," Wall Street was expected to edge higher  at Thursday's opening as oil prices receded from record highs,  easing fears spiraling costs will crimp firms' profits."
Business," U.S. oil major ConocoPhillips launched a   $628 million two day tender to boost its stake in new Russian  strategic partner LUKOIL to 10 percent, the U.S. firm said on  Thursday."
Business,"AIG, the world's largest insurer,  is the target of a criminal investigation, accused of helping a client commit fraud."
Business,"Nearly four years have passed since the peak of the fiber-optic boom, but overcapacity continues to plague carriers, and prices for bandwidth continue to fall. By Joanna Glasner."
Business,"US oil company ConocoPhillips announced on Thursday, September 30, a tender for the purchase of 20.418 million shares of Russian oil major Lukoil , which amounts to 2.4 percent of the Russian companys charter capital."
Business,"There are no gates or fences, and most days anyone can drive straight to the warden #39;s home at the Federal Correctional Institute here."
Business,"MANILA : Economic growth prospects in the Philippines this year remain on track despite rising oil prices and a volatile peso as long as the government fixes its fiscal woes, President Gloria Arroyo has said."
Business,Tokyo stocks rebounded on Thursday from a nine-day drop on receding concerns about high oil prices. The dollar was lower against the Japanese yen.
Business,The world #39;s largest insurer by market value is the target of a criminal investigation by the US Justice Department. American International (AIG) is accused of helping a banking client commit fraud and keep 
Business," The world #39;s largest owner of shopping malls, Australia #39;s Westfield Group (WDC.AU), bid GBP585 million for Chelsfield PLC (CLF."
Sci/Tech,"As he hiked up a steep trail winding into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park a few days ago, Don Barger reached into his pack, pulled out his cell phone - and turned it off."
Sci/Tech,The DVD Forum moved a step further toward the advent of HD DVD media and drives with the approval of key physical specifications at a meeting of the organisations steering committee last week.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has added new business intelligence (BI) capabilities to SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005; according to an announcement today at the 2004 Professional Association for SQL Server community summit in Orlando, USA."
Sports,LONDON : Jose Mourinho is amazed by the team spirit amongst his Chelsea stars and insists it is making them unbeatable. The Portuguese boss guided Porto to Champions League glory last season with a team that 
Sports,"Trondheim, Norway - Arsene Wenger made his frustration clear after a hesitant display against Norwegian champions Rosenborg left Arsenal with everything still to play for in their Champions League group."
Sports,The International Cricket Council (ICC) hearing on alleged racism in Zimbabwean cricket was scrapped in Harare on Thursday after the Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) and the players who accuse its officials of racist behaviour 
Sports,"LOS ANGELES : Shaquille O #39;Neal paid various women hush money to keep quiet about sexual encounters, Kobe Bryant told law enforcement officers in Eagle, Colorado."
Sports,Barcelona were keeping their feet on the ground after continuing their perfect start in Champions League Group F with a stylish 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
World,"A suicide attacker exploded a car bomb Thursday west of Baghdad, killing at least one US soldier and two Iraqi policemen and wounding 60 people, Iraqi and coalition officials said."
World,"A suicide bomber has killed two Iraqi police and a US soldier after he blew up his car west of Baghdad, the US military says. An Iraqi doctor said on Thursday around 60 people were wounded."
World,"An Iraqi militant group says it has kidnapped 10 hostages, including two Indonesian women, who work for an electronics firm, Al Jazeera television says."
Business,"Opinion: Microsoft #39;s global battles, such as its appeals hearing that #39;s about to start in Luxembourg, should teach regulators that they need to address the company #39;s behavior before it creates problems."
Business,"Strong growth in UK customer numbers at MMO2 has enabled the mobile operator to raise its UK revenue growth forecast. In a trading update, MMO2 said it now expected UK revenue to grow by 9-12 in the year "
Business,"House prices rose by just 0.2 in September as the market continued to show signs of slowing down. It follows a rise of just 0.1 during August, said the Nationwide Building Society."
Business,Asian stock markets closed mostly lower Tuesday on continued worries about the surge in global oil prices. Tokyo #39;s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues slipped 43.
Sci/Tech,"Indian PC users can expect to see a localized, stripped-down version of Microsoft #39;s XP operating system early next year. Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft plans to ship the low cost version of its PC operating "
Sci/Tech,"After months of planning, two alternative-fueled shuttle buses were added Tuesday to this Great Smoky Mountain tourist town #39;s transit fleet for a six-month demonstration."
Sci/Tech,"Beijing, Sept 30. (PTI): A 22-year-old university information technology student and another college student in east China #39;s Zhejiang province have been sentenced by Chinese courts for operating pornographic "
Sci/Tech,"  A toxic algae bloom almost 50 km wide has been detected off the northwest coast of Washington state, the largest and most potentially lethal yet found by scientists in the region."
Sports,"Tiger Woods felt stiffness in his back after seven holes yesterday in Thomastown, Ireland, and decided to call it a day, not wanting to aggravate the week-old injury and not entirely certain he would be able to defend his title beginning today in the "
Sports, Troy Glaus provided the Anaheim Angels with the type of clutch hitting Oakland could have used on Wednesday night. Glaus hit a two run homer in the 11th inning as the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 8 
World,"London, Sept. 30 (NNN) : Britain says it is doing everything it can to secure the release in Iraq of British hostage, Kenneth Bigley."
World,"China urged the Canadian Embassy on Thursday to hand over 44 possible North Korean asylum-seekers, while officials said nine North Koreans who entered an American school in Shanghai had been handed over to Chinese police."
World,"A group of nine North Koreans who entered the Shanghai American School in China earlier this week in an apparent bid for asylum were handed over to police, it was revealed today."
World,Doctors have been issued with new guidance on the prescribing of antidepressants.
World,Two more people are killed in Italy in what officials say is a turf war between rivals within the Naples mafia.
Business,"House price growth continued to show signs of slowing down during September the latest figures have shown. The average cost of a home increased by 0.2 per cent during the month, following growth of only 0.1 "
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Investors continued to balance their portfolios on Wednesday in advance of the end of the third quarter."
Business,"The European Union and Mercosur were wide apart on Wednesday in negotiations to form the world #39;s biggest free trade area despite a new EU offer to settle their differences, diplomats said."
Sports,"BREMEN/BRUSSELS, Sep 29 (SW) - Werder Bremen came back from behind to beat Spanish champions Valencia, while Internazionale were too strong for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian capital."
World,The UN special envoy to Sudan has urged African states to speed up moves to send a large force to Darfur and called on the West to back their efforts with generous logistical support.
World,Reports from Hong Kong say China has indicated its intention to take a more active role in the political affairs of the territory.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.'s five year legal battle in Europe moved into a public courtroom for the first time Thursday as the software giant tried to get the European Union's landmark antitrust ruling against it lifted.
Sci/Tech," Women could be faster 100 meter sprinters than men by the 2156 Olympics, according to a study on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Questions company's 'one country, one store' restriction"
Sci/Tech,"Internet access does not make adults more likely to take part in formal education, research suggests."
World," Russia's government approved the Kyoto Protocol on Thursday and sent the climate change pact to the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, for ratification."
World," Britain is ready to listen to the Islamic extremists who are holding Kenneth Bigley hostage in Iraq, but not to negotiate with them, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said in a television interview."
World, Ukraine's outgoing President  Leonid Kuchma Monday rejected reform of the country's election  laws on terms set by the opposition ahead of a re run of the  ex Soviet state's rigged vote later this month.
World, A key witness in the trial over the murder of British backpacker Caroline Stuttle said he saw a man running from the bridge after the victim fell to her death but that man was not the accused.
World," Russia's government approved the Kyoto  Protocol on Thursday and sent the climate change pact to the  State Duma, the lower house of parliament, for ratification."
World," Insurgents detonated at least two bombs  near a U.S. military convoy in southern Baghdad on Thursday,  killing at least 16 people, while a suicide bomber killed two  Iraqi police and a U.S. soldier west of the capital."
World," Taiwan Defense Minister Lee Jye said on  Thursday that China could have as many as 800 ballistic  missiles poised to strike the island in an intensive  bombardment by 2006, but said Taipei had no intention of  starting a war."
World,"A car bomb exploded today west of Baghdad, killing at least one U.S. soldier and two Iraqi policemen and wounding 60 people, Iraqi and coalition officials said."
World," The Arab news network Al Jazeera showed footage Thursday of 10 new hostages seized in Iraq by militants.    Al Jazeera said the 10   six Iraqis, two Lebanese and two Indonesian women   were taken by The Islamic Army in Iraq..."
World," YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - President Susilo Bambang  Yudhoyono of Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim  nation, called on all religions Monday to rise up against  terrorism and show that faith could be a force for peace."
Business,A key subplot in Microsoft Corp. #39;s European antitrust hearing will be a showdown between two Seattle-area companies staking out conflicting positions in the evolving digital-media market.
Business,IBM said yesterday that it had agreed to pay \$320 million to current and former employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan in a case that may affect millions 
Business,Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Thursday expressed confidence in the country #39;s economy outlook and called all sectors not to be off the track in the major economic reforms.
Sports, A Cleveland Indians pitcher was shot in the right calf when a bullet pierced the team's bus and grazed another player late Wednesday night.
Sports,"Arsenal could only manage a 1-1 draw away to Norwegian champions Rosenborg in the Champions League. While the Gunners have been unbeatable in the Premiership, they have struggled to make their mark in Europe and last night was another worrying evening."
Sports,Valencia coach Claudio Ranieri conceded his side had not been ruthless enough after seeing them slip to a 2-1 defeat to Werder Bremen in the Champions League.
Sports,The New England Patriots will attempt to tie the NFL record of 18 straight wins - including play-offs - when they meet former hero Drew Bledsoe and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
World,"China on Thursday urged Canada to hand over 44 North Korean men, women and children, who stormed into the Canadian Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday to seek political asylum."
World,hit Thailand plans a campaign to change poultry farming methods as it seeks to stamp out the deadly bird flu virus before migrating wildfowl return during the 
World,"If Vice President Annette Lu is the Margaret Thatcher of the feisty island of Taiwan _ unyielding, immensely quotable and never taking any intellectual prisoners _ then easygoing Chen "
World,"The Russian Cabinet on Thursday approved the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on combating global warming, clearing the way for parliament #39;s vote on the pact, which needs Russia #39;s support to take effect, the Interfax news agency reported."
Business," Oil's rally wavered on Thursday, but  worries over the security of Nigerian supply supported prices  despite an easier U.S. crude inventory picture and news that  Russia's YUKOS would resume full supply to China."
Business," Investment bank Lehman Brothers  Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a leading  British hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported on  Thursday, citing unnamed sources."
Sci/Tech,The Bush campaign is setting up an extensive war room to monitor Thursday's debate with John Kerry. The plan? Pounce on Kerry misstatements or exaggerations and send responses to thousands of partisan websites through a live feed. By Louise Witt.
Sci/Tech,"A former sales rep for Diebold Election Systems becomes a county election official in California. She sold the state millions of dollars worth of untested machines, which led to a scandal. Critics are asking, 'What's wrong with this picture?' By Kim Zetter."
Sci/Tech,"MTV -- whose videos killed the radio star -- knows a threat when it sees one. To keep people from abandoning TV for video games, it's making music videos with popular game characters strutting their stuff to the latest tracks. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"A committee hears testimony on the possible usefulness of stem cells and current research restrictions, but it's an argument that boils down to when human life begins. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,A proud nerd puts her prefrontal cortex on the line to discover whether she's really a closet cool cat. By Jennifer Kahn from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Despite a spectacular series of unplanned barrel rolls, SpaceShipOne completes the first of two compulsory flights that could net its developers the \$10 million Ansari X Prize. Dan Brekke reports from Mojave, California."
Sci/Tech,"The dizzying array of file formats and anti-piracy options will hobble the burgeoning digital music business, says one of the developers behind the format that sparked the download revolution."
Business,"House price growth remained subdued in September, offering further proof of a slowdown in the property market, figures showed today."
Business,"Investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a large British hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources."
Sci/Tech,"In the week when rumours of the Oqo launch have been buzzing, it #39;s a bit confusing to have AT amp;T announce something called Ogo."
Sci/Tech,"Apple yesterday confirmed that it will open the promised pan-European version of its iTunes Music Store in October 2004. Speaking at the Popkomm show in Germany, Apple #39;s online and apps chief, Eddie Cue, said "
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc #39;s Linksys home networking division yesterday said it has made a deal with Verizon Communications to have Linksys kit used in Verizon #39;s VoiceWing voice over IP service.
Sci/Tech," Former executives from companies such as Sun Microsystems, BEA Systems, and Oracle this week are formally launching a venture called Cassatt, which is endeavoring to automate IT operations, leverage commodity hardware and software, and govern network compute cycles in a grid like manner."
Business,"Moscow, 29 September: LUKoil and ConocoPhillips are to carry out joint work in Iraq, LUKoil vice-president Leonid Fedun told journalists today immediately after the sale at auction of the state package of shares in LUKoil."
Business,IBM has claimed that its Blue Gene/L supercomputer has edged out rival NEC #39;s Earth Simulator to become the world #39;s most powerful supercomputer.
Business,"Sears Roebuck and Co. probably will put a new spin on the Sears name for the 56 stores it is taking over from Kmart and Wal-Mart.  quot;Sears will be in the name, but we #39;re reviewing whether the name will be something "
Business,"About 1,400 San Francisco hotel workers are on strike at four of the city #39;s biggest hotels after their contract negotiations stalled over differences regarding wages, health care coverage, pensions and the length of a contract."
Business,"Investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a leading British hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources."
Business,"The Walt Disney president, Robert Iger, has said it is  quot;unlikely quot; his studio will renew its distribution deal with the Pixar animation studio."
Business,"The former chief operating officer of a San Carlos software company has been indicted on charges of securities fraud for an alleged scheme to inflate the company #39;s revenue, authorities said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Former eBay President Jeff Skoll is challenging Silicon Valley to create an endowment to address local needs.
Sci/Tech," At least 30 national parks now sport cell phone towers or other antennas, according to a newly released partial inventory by the National Park Service. This list, the first of its kind, is evidence that phone companies are targeting America's national parks for business."
Sci/Tech, Japanese Internet firm Softbank said it aims to enter the mobile phone industry supplying third generation (3G) services as more customers embrace the advanced technology.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft was expected to show up at a closed door hearing before Europe's Court of First Instance in Luxembourg today to push for suspension of an order requiring the software giant to alter its flagship product.
Sci/Tech,"After an unplanned  quot;victory roll quot; as SpaceShipOne climbed to more than 63 miles above Earth, civilian astronaut Mike Melvill glided the rocket plane to a safe landing Wednesday, putting his team in the lead to capture the \$10 million Ansari X Prize "
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. #39;s PlayStation Portable, which goes on sale in Japan later this year and overseas next spring, boasts the superb image quality of its home-console counterpart."
Sports,"Ruud van Nistelrooy and Alex Ferguson led the praise for Wayne Rooney #39;s three-goal debut performance for Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy, who set up the first of Rooney #39;s goals in Tuesday night #39;s "
Sports,"SYDNEY, Sep 30: Australian skipper Ricky Ponting was also ruled out of the second Test against India, Cricket Australia said Thursday after receiving medical advice on his injured thumb."
Sports,"Miami University head coach Terry Hoeppner hyped Wednesday night #39;s game against Marshall as a college football playoff. He had good reason, in five of the last six "
World,"The threat of violence in petroleum-rich Nigeria this week, followed by a spike in oil prices, underscored yet again that country #39;s importance and danger to companies that work there."
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair says his Government is making every effort to secure the release of Ken Bigley, who is being held in Iraq."
Business," PepsiCo Inc. , the world's No. 2 soft drink company, said on Thursday quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits."
Sci/Tech,"The frenzied rhetoric about technology jobs going overseas has quieted in recent months. While doomsday predictions for the domestic tech industry have subsided, there's clearly a trend toward exporting some jobs.  <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,A federal judge in New York ruled that a key component of the USA Patriot Act is unconstitutional because it allows the FBI to demand information from Internet service providers without judicial oversight or public review.
Sci/Tech,"Today's young people do not need the technology education they are receiving to be successful in the 21st century, and there are growing indications that the high-tech lifestyle promoted by government and business may be harmful to them, a new report scheduled for release today  concludes."
Business," PepsiCo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PEP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PEP.N</A>, the world's No.  2 soft drink company, said on Thursday quarterly profit rose  due to tax benefits."
Business," The Justice Department has opened an  investigation of possible accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, The  Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, after a federal  regulator said the mortgage giant may have manipulated its  earnings targets."
Business," Investment bank Lehman Brothers  Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a leading  British hedge fund, according to a source familiar with the  matter."
Business, The yen won respite from its recent  beating on Thursday as oil prices eased off record highs and  investors awaited data from the United States and Japan for  clues on the health of the global economy.
Business,"TUI, Europe's largest travel firm, is cutting 800 jobs at its UK businesses - Thomson Holidays, Lunn Poly and Brittania Airways."
Business, The world's No. 2 soft drink company said on Thursday  quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits.
Business," Fresh Del Monte Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDP.N</A> on  Thursday cut its 2004 earnings forecast because of weak banana  prices, high fuel costs and bad weather, among other factors."
Business," General Mills Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GIS.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. cereal maker behind Kellogg Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=K.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">K.N</A>, on Thursday said  all its breakfast cereals would now be made with whole grain as  it seeks to promote healthy eating habits."
Business,"Microsoft Corp., the world #39;s largest software maker, asked a European Union court to suspend an order by antitrust regulators forcing it to disclose information on the inner workings of its Windows product to competitors."
Business,"Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. said yesterday it will double the number of stores it operates in San Diego County by acquiring five Kmart locations and converting them to Sears units over the next 15 months."
Business,"InBev, the world #39;s largest brewer by volume, said Thursday it had acquired total control of the Chinese beer business of Malaysia Lion Group."
Business,The UK was today on course to become the second largest market for clothing retailer Hennes  amp; Mauritz after turnover climbed 16 over the summer.
Sci/Tech,"For many people, using a non-Microsoft browser such as Firefox is now a must for secure Web surfing--but most still keep a copy of Internet Explorer around just in case."
Sci/Tech,"A Japanese man died after a bite from his pet hamster caused anaphylactic shock, Mainichi Shimbun reports. Ther nameless forty-something succumbed after repeated bites from the animal sensitised his immune "
Sci/Tech,"America #39;s new vision to regain a foothold on the moon and launch humans to Mars will require revolutionary technologies and a national tolerance for risk, danger and failure, NASA #39;s chief administrator said yesterday."
Sports,"Insurgents detonated three car bombs near a US military convoy in southern Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 35 people and wounding around 120, many of them children, officials and doctors said."
Sports,"The Houston Astros pushed closer to a playoff berth, winning their club-record 15th straight home game by beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-4, last night."
Sports,"N between Scott Brosius and Alex Rodriguez, the hallowed Yankee pinstripes morphed into hollowed worry lines. These days, the pensive Yankees stir inside a clubhouse with the unsettled quiet of a waiting room."
World,"China wants Canada to hand over the 44 people, believed to be North Korean asylum seekers, who scaled the spiked fence to break into the Canadian embassy in Beijing."
World,"A spate of car bombings rocked Baghdad on Thursday, killing more than 20 people, including a US soldier and two Iraqi police officers, according to Iraqi and US officials."
World,A man with an ax injured the two pilots on a Norwegian domestic flight Wednesday before being dragged screaming from the cockpit by fellow passengers.
World,"Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra declared a war on bird flu, saying the disease must be eliminated by the end of next month, the state-run Thai News Agency reported on Thursday."
World,Before Pakistan #39;s President General Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met last Friday in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly 
World,"The Arab TV network Al-Jazeera is showing footage of six Iraqis, two Lebanese and two Indonesian women. The Islamic Army in Iraq is claiming responsibility."
World," Gurkhas, who have served with British  army for nearly 200 years, won a landmark battle on Thursday to  be able to settle in the UK and gain British citizenship."
World," The trial of seven Pitcairn Island men,  descendants of the 18th century Bounty mutineers, began  Wednesday with the mayor the first to face charges of rape and  underage sex, pool reports said."
World,The son of a high-ranking trade official in Vietnam is arrested on fraud allegations.
World," Russia's Cabinet approved the Kyoto Protocol on global warming Thursday, clearing the way for the worldwide adoption of the document once the Russian parliament ratifies it as widely expected.    The protocol must be ratified by no fewer than 55 countries that accounted for at least 55 percent of global emissions in 1990, and Russia's participation would tip the scale..."
World," An eclectic lineup of musicians honored Ray Charles in a tribute concert, praising the late singer's rich life and his ability to transcend race and musical genres..."
World,"Insurgents escalated the violence in Iraq Thursday morning as separate bombing incidents killed dozens of people, including three American soldiers."
Business," Media buyer Universal McCann on Monday  raised its forecast for global advertising spending in 2005,  citing growing marketing battles in industries such as autos  and drugs, but slightly cut its outlook for U.S. ad spending."
Business,"The health and beauty retailer Boots today warned of a difficult outlook for the crucial Christmas period, sending its shares down almost 5 in early trade."
Business," Imperial Oil is moving its corporate headquarters to Calgary from Toronto, a shift that could see up to 500 people relocated."
Sci/Tech,"GATLINBURG, Tenn. - After months of planning, two alternative-fueled shuttle buses were added Tuesday to this Great Smoky Mountain tourist town #39;s transit fleet for a six-month demonstration."
Sci/Tech,"Earth is about to gets its closest brush this century with a massive asteroid, a hurtling space rock astronomers say is big enough to cause global devastation if it were to collide with the planet."
Sci/Tech,Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and Hewlett Packard yesterday announced availability of what they claim are the industry #39;s first storage and server systems offering 300GB Fibre Channel and small computer system interface (SCSI) disk drive capacity.
Sci/Tech,"A man died from asthma after being bitten several times by his pet hamster in a city north of Tokyo, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Tuesday."
Sports,"While Wayne Rooney #39;s debut hat-trick against Fenerbahce made all the headlines, it was not the only reason for Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to be cheerful."
Sports,"Insurgents have detonated two bombs near a convoy of US military vehicles in southern Baghdad, killing at least 16 people, Iraqi police say."
World,"Insurgents detonated at least two bombs near a US military convoy in southern Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 16 people, while a suicide bomber killed two Iraqi police and a US soldier west of the capital."
World,"The trial of seven Pitcairn Island men, descendants of the 18th century Bounty mutineers, began Wednesday with the mayor the first to face charges of rape and underage sex, pool reports said."
World,US officials say Syria has agreed to tighten its border with Iraq to prevent insurgents from entering the country. The State Department says Syria agreed to coordinate with Iraqi and multinational forces.
World,"The United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, Yakin Erturk, is visiting Sudan to examine the situation of women in the conflict-ridden African country."
World," Multiple explosions rocked a western neighbourhood of the capital as a US convoy was passing today, killing at least 37 people and wounding more than 50, hospital and military officials said."
World,The Arabic television channel al-Jazeera has broadcast footage of what it says is a militant group claiming to have seized 10 new hostages in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"Tucked away in Section 3032 and 3033 of H.R. 10, the 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act of 2004, is an ""anti-terrorist"" provision that was never recommended by the 9/11 Commission. Indeed, it is the very opposite of a Commission recommendation - as noted in a critical press release about the bill from Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA), quoted here. The bill was introduced by House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL).    This provision retroactively establishes a loophole legitimising the practice of extraditing ""suspected terrorists"" to another country where torture is legal or unprosecuted, for the purpose of having them tortured there."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft begins a legal bid to have a European Commission anti-monopoly ruling temporarily suspended.
Sci/Tech,More data now passes through the UK's key net hub in London than any other on the planet.
Sci/Tech," Global semiconductor sales rose 1.1  percent to  $18.2 billion in August from the previous month and  it appears as though chip inventories are declining, an  industry trade group said on Thursday."
Business," Global semiconductor sales rose 1.1 percent to  #36;18.2 billion in August from the previous month and it appears as though chip inventories are declining, an industry trade group said on Thursday."
Business," France's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 9.9 percent of the workforce in August from 9.8 percent in July, data from the Labour Ministry showed several."
Business," Europe's largest fashion retailer, Hennes  amp; Mauritz AB, on Thursday posted better than expected third quarter profits and said sales were up despite lowered prices and competition from rival companies, thanks in part to sales in the United States."
Business," PepsiCo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PEP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PEP.N</A>, the world's No.  2 soft drink company, said on Thursday quarterly profit rose  due to  $221 million in tax benefits and strong performances  from its key Frito Lay snack and North American beverage  businesses."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp told a judge on Thursday that the European Commission must be stopped from\ordering it to give up secret technology to competitors. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Reuters</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Tom Jarrett, the new president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers will discuss challenges facing state government information technology officials. Filter columnist Cynthia L. Webb will moderate the discussion."
Sci/Tech,"Former MP3 impresario Michael Robertson tells CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos why ""free"" need not be a dirty word."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a literally screwy launch, the spacecraft pulls off a successful flight, leaving one more between it and \$10 million."
Sci/Tech,"India reports success, while Venezuela fears fraud. What can the United States learn?"
Sci/Tech,"Regardless, space competitions are poised to become big business."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. asked a judge to suspend the European Commission's antitrust ruling against it on Thursday, arguing that secrets revealed now cannot be retracted."
Sci/Tech,"With its eyes on the future of home entertainment and a relatively uncluttered band of radio spectrum, Cisco Systems Inc.'s Linksys division on Wednesday unveiled a line of IEEE 802.11g/a wireless LAN products."
Business,"Russia #39;s top oil company, Lukoil, hopes that a US oil company #39;s acquisition of a 7.6 percent stake could boost its chances to retain a Saddam-era production-sharing "
Business,NEW YORKMartha Stewart will do her time for lying about a stock sale at a remote West Virginia prison camp where inmates sleep in bunk beds and rise at 6 am to do menial labour for pennies an hour.
Business,"US demand for natural gas this winter is expected to increase 4.4 percent from last year, and prices should be higher even though inventories will be near record levels at the start of the heating season, a industry trade group said "
Business,"Bad weather hit sales at Boots in the first half, while margins felt the pressure from price cuts made to combat stiffening competition, Britain #39;s biggest health and beauty retailer says."
Business,"Early morning in Otsego, Minn., is  quot;crunch time quot; at the Simonsons #39; house. Cereal starts the day for 49 percent of all Americans, and 7-year-olds Kyle and Kali Simonson and their 6-year-old sister, Kara, are no exception."
Sci/Tech,"The Hitachi Ultrastar 10K300 Fibre Channel drive will be offered in the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA), and the Ultrastar 10K300 SCSI drive will go in HP #39;s ProLiant servers and StorageWorks Modular Smart Array (MSA) family, the vendors said "
Sci/Tech,A group of industry veterans are aiming to become the  quot;Dell of the software industry quot; by creating a company dedicated to supporting Open Source software.
Sports,"The circle is complete. As the Expos prepare to face their uncertain future, as major league owners wrangle over the carcass, broadcaster Dave Van Horne is on hand to bear witness."
Sports,Australia captain Ricky Ponting was ruled out of the first two cricket Tests against India next month because of a fractured left thumb.
Sports,"The Chicago Cubs were one strike from a key victory, but wound up with another agonizing defeat that damaged their drive to the playoffs."
Sports,Ian Botham has urged the Government to step in and instruct the England cricket team to stay away from Zimbabwe this winter. The former England skipper believes the oneday series arranged for late November and early December should be scrapped.
World,"The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2004 report on economic development in Africa has criticised the eligibility and debt sustainability criteria of the HIPC initiative, saying they are arbitrary and lacks objectivity."
World,A car rammed into the entrance gate of Japan #39;s lower house of Parliament on Thursday and burst into flames. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
World,"Chained and shackled and caged like an animal, British hostage Ken Bigley sobbed into a terrorist #39;s camera and moved America #39;s staunchest ally to say he is willing to  quot;respond quot; to the men who beheaded the captive #39;s two US colleagues."
World, Ten Palestinians and three Israelis were killed in Gaza on Thursday as Israeli forces thrust deep into the largest Palestinian refugee camp after a rocket attack killed two Israeli children in a border town.
World," Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged to reunify the mainland with the island of Taiwan, vowing to contain forces intent on independence for the island to ensure the sacred goal of national unity."
World," Gurkhas, who have served with British army for nearly 200 years, won a landmark battle on Thursday to be able to settle in the UK and gain British citizenship."
World," Israel's defense minister decided Thursday to launch a large scale military operation in the Gaza Strip to stop Palestinian rocket fire on Israeli border towns, an Israeli radio station reported."
World," India's home test series against Australia next month will be telecast on Sony television, and live pictures produced by TEN Sports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft asked a European Union  judge Thursday to freeze a European Commission order forcing it  to share technology with competitors, but a rival said the  software giant used to provide such information freely."
World," PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suspected Arab member of  al Qaeda was arrested by Pakistani security forces on Thursday  after breaking his legs trying to escape a raid on his house  near the northwestern city of Peshawar."
World,"An artificial version of the pigment that gives tomatoes their colouring could help treat prostate cancer, say researchers."
Sci/Tech,"Most of the extrasolar planets discovered to date are gas giants like Jupiter, but their orbits are either much closer to their parent stars or are highly eccentric. Planet hunters are on the verge of confirming the discovery of Jupiter-size planets with Jupiter-like orbits. Solar systems that contain these ""good"" Jupiters may harbor habitable Earth-like planets as well."
Business,"PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. #39;s net income rose 35 percent in its latest quarter from a year ago, helped by growth in beverage and snack volume, as well as a tax benefit."
Business,"Europe #39;s largest fashion retailer, Hennes  amp; Mauritz AB, on Thursday posted better than expected third-quarter profits and said sales were up despite lowered prices and competition "
Business," With oil prices receding, North American stock markets seem poised to advance Thursday, the last day of the financial third quarter for many corporations."
Business,"House prices rose by 0.2 per cent in September but the market remains subdued, says the Nationwide... September #39;s rise follows August #39;s modest 0.1 per cent increase, but annual house price inflation over the "
Business,"Oil prices held steady Thursday, with worries over the security of Nigerian supplies lending support despite an unexpected expansion in US crude inventories."
Sci/Tech,"Mojave, Calif. - A team of pilots and aerospace engineers on Wednesday took the first step toward a \$10 million prize by sending its rocket plane 64 miles above the Mojave Desert."
Sci/Tech,"A new start-up offering certification, testing and distribution of existing open-source software could become the Dell of the software industry."
Sports, Olympic champion Justine Henin Hardenne pulled out of next week's Porsche Grand Prix in Germany because she is still ill from a virus which sidelined her earlier this year.
Sports,_ A pitcher for the Cleveland Indians is hospitalized in Kansas City after being shot in the leg on the team bus after last night #39;s game.
Sports, Mark Loretta hit a bases loaded  sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th to lift the San Diego  Padres a 4 3 win over the San Francisco Giants in National  League action on Wednesday.
World,An Algerian-born man attacked two pilots and a passenger with an axe on a domestic Norwegian flight on Wednesday in an unexplained assault that police said could be linked to his asylum status.
World,"Typhoon Meari swept across Japan Thursday, leaving 16 people dead and 12 missing in the country #39;s worst storm of the year. Casualties were especially high in four prefectures "
World,"The European Commission welcomed Thursday the approval by Russia #39;s cabinet of the Kyoto Protocol Thursday, saying it is confident that it will be ratifed  quot;in the coming weeks."
World,"The Indian defence minister, Pranab Mukherjee, has revealed that Indian and Pakistani military experts may soon discuss the Siachen issue."
Business," U.S. consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in August, government data showed on Thursday, as shoppers exercised restraint after splashing out even more than previously thought during the previous month."
Business, Merck   Co.  said on Thursday withdrew its arthritis drug Vioxx globally after a colon cancer trial confirmed long standing concerns the drug raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Business," The number of Americans seeking initial jobless benefits jumped by 18,000 last week, the government said on Thursday, but it attributed the entire rise to the effects of hurricanes that have battered the southern United States."
Business," U.S. consumer spending was  unexpectedly flat in August, government data showed on  Thursday, as shoppers exercised restraint after splashing out  even more than previously thought during the previous month."
Sports,"Tucked away in the bottom left corner of the United States, the San Diego Chargers were easy to either forget or dismiss as the blueprint for NFL ineptitude."
Business," The number of Americans seeking  initial jobless benefits jumped by 18,000 last week, the  government said on Thursday, but it attributed the entire rise  to the effects of hurricanes that have battered the southern  United States."
Business, Retailer Ahold reached an 8 million  euros ( $9.85 million) settlement with Dutch public prosecutors  over charges of publishing false accounts.
Business,The promise of a regional sports network that would televise Expos and Orioles games and funnel revenue to Peter Angelos enabled Washington to get the Expos.
Business,"The International Monetary Fund approves a \$436m emergency reconstruction loan for Iraq, the first loan from an international body."
Business,"PepsiCo, the world's No. 2 soft drink company, said quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and a strong performance from its Frito-Lay snack business."
Business,"US stocks futures tumbled on Thursday after drug company Merck  amp; Co. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) announced it was recalling a key drug, indicating the market would open lower."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an emergency loan of \$436m (232m) to Iraq, the first from an international organisation."
Business,"PepsiCo Inc. , the world #39;s No. 2 soft drink company, said on Thursday quarterly profit rose due to \$221 million in tax benefits and strong performances from its key Frito "
Business,"Oil price easing helps Nikkei snap nine-session slide; Hang Seng advances in pre-holiday trade. TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average rose 0.4 percent Thursday, snapping a nine-day slide on a technical "
Sports,Chelsea reserve keeper Carlo Cudicini has emerged as a possible transfer window target for Arsenal next month. The Italian has fallen behind Petr Cech in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after the Czech stopper arrived at the club this summer.
Sci/Tech," quot;Burt Rutan and Paul Allen and the rest of the team are great examples of the kind of determination and creativity that is helping America achieve its exploration goals, quot; Administrator O #39;Keefe said."
Sci/Tech,"IF YOU know of any good value IT sales (auctions, rebates, one-off, clearance, surplus, classified ads) going around in the United Kingdom, France, USA or Singapore, don #39;t hesitate to contact me, at least 24 hours before the sales end."
Sports,New Roma boss Luigi Del Neri is confident he can get the best out of temperamental striker Antonio Cassano. The ex-Chievo tactician is keen to open a successful chapter with the Roman club and expects the 
Sports,"The Montreal Expos, the first Major League Baseball team based outside of the US, lost to the Florida Marlins 9-1 in the their final home game in Canada."
World,Video footage of 10 more hostages kidnapped in Iraq was today broadcast on the al-Jazeera television channel as the British government again said it would not negotiate to free Kenneth Bigley.
World,"BRIGHTON : Prime Minister Tony Blair was set to face the anger of rank and file members of his Labour Party over the Iraq war, as party officials tried to head off a motion calling for British troops to quit the country."
World,"Insurgents detonated three car bombs near a US military convoy in southern Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 35 people and wounding around 140, many of them children, officials and doctors said."
World,"Gurkhas, who have served with British army for nearly 200 years, won a landmark battle on Thursday to be able to settle in the UK and gain British citizenship."
Sports,"  He surely thought of it dozens of times and apparently said it at least once. Given the chance yesterday, though, Bill Belichick wasn #39;t going to repeat out loud his opinion of Drew Bledsoe."
Sports,Rangers midfielder Stephen Hughes insists manager Alex McLeish will lose no time in stamping out his sides unfortunate new habit of conceding early goals.
Sports,"Retief Goosen showed great class to take the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Sunday, when a closing 69 gave him victory by six clear shots."
Sci/Tech,"In what has become an annual ritual, Forbes Magazine has released its ""400 Richest in America"", a list of the wealthiest in a land which is simultaneously revered and reviled for its wealth. Between the lines are some suprisingly revealing truths about what it takes to be rich in America."
Business,Merck (MRK) said Thursday that it is withdrawing its arthritis drug Vioxx globally following indications that the drug raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Business,"PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s No. 2 soft drink company, said on Thursday quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and a strong performance from its key "
Business,"Forstmann Little  amp; Co., the New York buyout form led by Theodore Forstmann, agreed to buy IMG, the talent agency representing fashion model Kate Moss and soul singer James Brown among "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft announced that Windows XP Starter Edition would be made available here early next year and at the same time Gartner has sent out a warning about XPSE.
Sci/Tech,"WINSLOW, ARIZ. - By 6:45 on a chilly desert evening, a deep indigo sky has squeezed what remains of the day into thin lines of pink and turquoise twilight along the horizon."
Sci/Tech,"With the next-generation DVD race hotting up, Sony says that it will begin sampling optical pick-ups featuring blue laser diodes in December this year."
Sci/Tech,"While digital music revenues will grow to be eight per cent of the total European music market by 2009, the CD will remain the bedrock of music sales, according to a new report by market analysts Jupiter Research."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s biggest maker of phone equipment, said it will pare 3,250 jobs, 250 fewer than it had predicted last month."
Sports,"  Canada #39;s loss is a capital gain. After three years of uncertainty, the Montreal Expos will have a new home in Washington."
World,"Israel #39;s defense minister decided Thursday to launch a large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip to stop Palestinian rocket fire on Israeli border towns, an Israeli radio station reported."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair faced calls on Thursday for British troops to quit Iraq as delegates to his Labour Party #39;s annual conference vented their anger over last year #39;s US-led war.
Sci/Tech, Mobile telephone operator mmO2 raised its forecasts for British revenue growth but would not be drawn on an exact date for the launch of third generation services in its domestic market.
Sci/Tech," More PCs run the alternative OS, but many will end up with a pirated version of Windows, report says."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday withdrew its arthritis drug Vioxx globally after a colon cancer trial confirmed long-standing concerns the drug raises the risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business,"Hennes  amp; Mauritz AB, Europe #39;s largest clothing retailer, said fiscal third-quarter profit rose 18 percent, the fastest rate in five quarters, as a cooler summer spurred demand for jackets "
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif. The builders of SpaceShipOne are trying to decide whether to proceed with another flight into space next week to win the 10 (m) million dollar X Prize."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has announced it is to open a multi-nation European iTunes shop sometime in October. The computer manufacturer #39;s vice-president of applications, Eddie Cue, made the announcement yesterday at the Popkomm conference in Berlin."
Sci/Tech,"The Forum also approved the format #39;s logotype, which will now read as  #39;High Density #39; DVD rather than  #39;High Definition #39;."
Sports,"After sliding out of contention in the Champions League and opening its Serie A campaign with two defeats in four games, AS Roma and its new coach, Luigi Del Neri, desperately need points against archrival Inter Milan at Stadio Olimpico Sunday "
Sports,"In Major League Baseball action Wednesday, the Anaheim Angels took a one-game lead in the American League West Division by beating the Texas Rangers, 8-7."
Sports,"A division winner faced a division leader when the Twins played a doubleheader Wednesday in Yankee Stadium. However, it wasn #39;t exactly a playoff preview."
World,"Syria has agreed to tighten security along its borders with Iraq to block rebels from crossing into its neighbor country, a US Embassy official said Thursday."
World,"Africa is starting to enjoy economic growth again after years of dismal statistics, but to cut poverty and be more competitive its countries must invest more in manufacturing and improve their export performance, a major United Nations report on the "
Sci/Tech,"The adage in space science is that one person's noise is another's signal. When the sun temporarily blocked Earth-Mars links, the orbital and surface science went into a deep sleep to protect from noise becoming a errant signal..."
Sci/Tech,"Today's close passage of the relatively large asteroid, Toutatis, has presented astronomers with a new ruler to measure solar system distances. By using two telescopes separated by hundreds of miles, the classic parallax method validates the asteroid's orbital path..."
Sci/Tech,"CFHT -- Twenty-five years ago, on September 28, 1979, the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) was inaugurated on top of Mauna-Kea, a 4,200-meter high dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii.     From the photographic emulsion of the first light to today's 340 Mega-Pixel digital camera, CHFT's instruments are cutting edge; its camera is the largest ever built in operation on a telescope..."
Sci/Tech,"Johnson Space Center -- It will be drilling for information first, then for resources, though oil is not likely to be among exploration targets.     The futuristic drilling rig, under development at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, is designed for use on the moon or on Mars..."
Sci/Tech,  A NASA funded study has found the human body's ability to fight off disease may be decreased by spaceflight. The effect may even linger after an astronaut's return to Earth following long flights...
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A tiny tent-like device implanted into the heart appears to block strokes caused by a common irregular heartbeat, sealing off a spot where dangerous blood clots form, German and U.S. researchers reported Wednesday..."
Sci/Tech,"  The Food and Drug Administration will examine clinical trial data for thousands of depressed adults to see if they, like children, suffered increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors while taking antidepressants.    Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"By JIM PAUL    URBANA, Ill. (AP) -- Plant geneticist Ted Hymowitz knew that finding an allergy-free soybean would take a painstaking search through thousands of varieties..."
Sci/Tech,Scientists warn that a small or moderate blast could spew ash and rock as far as three miles from the crater around Mount St. Helens in the next few days. The volcano began rumbling more intensely Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Only slightly if at all
World," Insurgents killed at least 44 people,  most of them children, and wounded 200 with a series of car  bombs across Iraq Thursday."
World,US President George W Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are preparing for a key TV debate.
World,A British Airways flight has made an unscheduled landing at Amsterdam's Schipol Airport.
World,A hearing into allegations of racism against the Zimbabwe Cricket Union is scrapped after a row over procedure.
World,"Some 28 people are charged with trying to overthrow Sudan's President Bashir, reports say."
Sci/Tech,"The UK firm behind a space tug designed to extend the lifetimes of satellites, says it is confident of closing a deal on a commercial flight."
World,"Three car bombs were set off near an American military convoy in western Baghdad today, killing at least 35 people and wounding dozens."
World,Merck said it voluntarily pulled the drug after new data from a clinical trial found an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
World," Israel's defense minister decided Thursday to launch a large scale, open ended military operation in the Gaza Strip to stop Palestinian rocket fire on Israeli border towns, an Israeli radio station reported.    Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz made the decision after consultations with army commanders and the Shin Bet security service, Israel Army Radio reported..."
Sci/Tech,"More PCs run the alternative OS, but many will end up with a pirated version of Windows, report says."
Sci/Tech,Company also unveils a device that allows digital photographers to bypass the PC.
Sci/Tech,"Attack largely unsuccessful, but security experts warn of more to come."
Sports," KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sports Network) - Cleveland Indians  pitcher Kyle Denney was shot in the right calf late Wednesday  night after a bullet was fired at the team bus and grazed  another player."
Sci/Tech,The inventor of the World Wide Web told a technology conference on Wednesday that making the Web more useful hinges on a familiar challenge: Getting the players behind the technology to agree on standards governing how computers communicate with one another.
Business," U.S. claims for jobless benefits jumped last week, while consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in August as shoppers closed their wallets after splashing out the previous month, the government said on Thursday."
Business," U.S. claims for jobless benefits  jumped last week, while consumer spending was unexpectedly flat  in August as shoppers closed their wallets after splashing out  the previous month, the government said on Thursday."
Business," High flying oil climbed back toward  $50  a barrel on Thursday, with worries over the security of  Nigerian supply supporting prices despite a surprise build in  U.S. crude inventories."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said on  Thursday its cost cutting plan will save  $500 million in 2005,  and even more in future years, as it eliminates fewer jobs than  forecast, but plans to exit real estate."
Business,"Hit with soaring gasoline prices, consumers shut their wallets in August, keeping overall spending flat after a revised 1.1 percent jump in the previous month."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. said it #39;s withdrawing its Vioxx painkiller, which generated \$2.5 billion in worldwide sales last year, because of data showing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business,"PepsiCo Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 soft- drink maker, said third-quarter earnings increased 35 percent, spurred by surging demand overseas."
Sci/Tech,California - The pilot and designer of a private rocket plane say they are confident it could return to the sky next week in a quest to claim a multimillion-dollar prize.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, Sep 30, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- International Business Machines Corp. has developed the world #39;s fastest supercomputer, US media reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"com September 30, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,The chemistry between Adriano and Obafemi Martins raises questions further marks about Christian Vieri #39;s future at Inter Milan.
Sports,"seeded Spain plays at Slovakia, while No. 2 United States hosts Croatia in the opening round of next year #39;s Davis Cup World Group."
Sports,"This morning, Michael Rogers (Australia) received his 2003 World Championship Time Trial gold medal and rainbow jersey from UCI chief Hein Verbruggen."
Business,"The arthritis drug Vioxx, used by millions of people around the world, is being pulled off the market after a study confirmed long-standing concerns that it raises "
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its cost-cutting plan will save \$500 million in 2005, and even more in future years, as it eliminates fewer jobs than forecast, but plans to exit real estate."
Business,"US claims for jobless benefits jumped last week, while consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in August as shoppers closed their wallets after splashing out the previous month, the government said on Thursday."
Business, Consumers were tight fisted with their money amid soaring gasoline costs last month while hurricane related disruptions sent applications for jobless benefits to their highest level in seven months.
Business,PepsiCo has posted a rise in Q3 revenue and operating profit. The drinks and snack company today (30 September) reported earnings for the three months to 4 September of US\$1.
Business,"The US Department of Justice launched an investigation of accounting services the American International Group Inc. provided to PNC that may have violated securities laws, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk this week announced a series of CF (CompactFlash) cards that double the read and write speeds of its fastest flash cards available today, as well as an 8GB version of its Ultra II CF Type 1 flash memory card."
World,"A British Airways flight from Berlin to London has made an unscheduled landing at Amsterdam #39;s Schiphol airport as a security precaution, the airline says."
World,"The Russian government agreed to sign the Kyoto treaty, meaning the global climate accord probably will enter into force next year, irrespective of opposition from the US, the world #39;s biggest polluter."
World,"Insurgents have detonated three car bombs near a US military convoy in Baghdad, killing 41 people, 34 of them children, and wounding scores."
World,"At least three bombs exploded near a US convoy in western Baghdad on Thursday, killing 34 children and three adults, a hospital official said."
Business," PepsiCo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PEP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PEP.N</A>, the world's No.  2 soft drink company, on Thursday said quarterly profit rose  due to tax benefits and strong performances from its key  Frito Lay snack and North American beverage businesses and  raised its full year profit forecast."
Business," The number of Americans filing for unemployment assistance rose by 18,000 last week, the government reported Thursday, as the figures that have fluctuated with the series of hurricanes on the East Coast came in above estimates."
Sci/Tech,Kern County -- The first privately funded rocket to reach space completed the first half of a \$10 million flight competition Wednesday by soaring to an altitude of 64 miles -- but only after enduring a white-knuckle series of barrel rolls.
Sci/Tech,"IBM yesterday announced that a prototype supercomputer had surpassed the computing power of the NEC Earth Simulator in Japan, currently the world #39;s most powerful machine."
Sports,"Petco Park turned a few Padres hitters into head cases early this season. On the flip side, the Padres have became one-run monsters in their \$474 million home."
Sports,"Murphy, who went to the San Francisco Giants game when Barry Bonds hit his 700th homer Sept. 17, is suing Steve Williams. According to a story on ESPN."
World,"BAGHDAD, Sept 30 (AFP) - At least 41 people were killed, most of them children, and scores wounded after three car bombs exploded in western Baghdad on Thursday, the latest in a string of bloody bombings in Iraq."
World,"On Wednesday, 44 North Korean defectors entered the Canadian Embassy in Beijing. There are points worth noting regarding the timing and size of this incident."
World, Sudanese President Omar el Beshir has accused the United States of backing rebels  quot;to the hilt quot; in the country #39;s war torn Darfur region and said the crisis there has been blown out of all proportion.
Business, Merck #39;s withdrawal of its arthritis treatment sent the stock tumbling more than 25 percent and pushed the Dow into deeply negative territory at the open Thursday.
Business,"TORONTO Sept. 30, 2004 - Nortel Networks Corp. gave details of a previously announced job cut program Thursday, saying it is cutting 1,400 in the United States by next June."
Business,"Fresh Del Monte Inc. (FDP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday cut its 2004 earnings forecast because of weak banana prices, high fuel costs and bad weather, among other factors."
Business,"British housing market grew slightly for the second month in succession in September, showing further evidence of checking effects by five interest rates hikes since last November "
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. next week will launch a marketing blitz in Europe for its new Connect music download store, its latest effort to derail the "
Sci/Tech," US consumers and businesses have lost an estimated 500 million dollars to a relatively new Internet scam known as  quot;phishing, quot; according to a survey released this week."
Sci/Tech," When Sky Captain    hero of Paramount Pictures' hit film ""Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow""    swooped out of the sky in his P 40 Warhawk and protected New York City from an army of giant robots, he wasn't just convincing moviegoers to suspend their disbelief. He also helped convince visual effects supervisor Darin Hollings that Macs could carry the load just as easily as, or better than, the UNIX based SGI and Linux based PC workstations he previously used."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft asked a European Union judge Thursday to freeze a European Commission order forcing it to share technology with competitors, but a rival said the software giant used to provide such information freely."
Sci/Tech, A softball tech question: Can you name the innovator whose gorgeously distinctive products earn praise from reviewers and almost cultish devotion from customers? The answer: Apple Computer.
Sci/Tech," An unusually large toxic bloom of algae, which could poison humans and taint shellfish, has been detected in the ocean off the northwest coast of Washington state, oceanographers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, The Institute of Medicine had recommendations for several groups to help stem childhood obesity:
Sci/Tech,<strong>Interview</strong> Anoop Gupta
World," Elections will go ahead in Iraq next January as planned, despite the violence ravaging the country, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Thursday."
Business,NATIONAL Foods hauled up the auction flag yesterday signalling that the Australian dairy giant could change hands for \$1.81 billion.
World," Israeli troops pushed deep into the largest Palestinian refugee camp Thursday, a first in four years of fighting, after a Palestinian rocket killed two preschoolers in an Israeli border town."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. next week will launch a  marketing blitz in Europe for its new Connect music download  store, its latest effort to derail the runaway momentum of  Apple Computer's iTunes service."
World," The Russian government approved the  Kyoto Protocol Thursday, giving decisive support to the  long delayed climate change treaty that should allow it to come  into force worldwide."
Business,"MARK COLVIN: To Telstra, and a question that may go even deeper than the long-running one about whether it should be privatised. Can the carrier remain as a single giant company, complete with a monopoly on "
World," Insurgents detonated three car bombs  near a U.S. military convoy in Baghdad Thursday, killing 41  people, 34 of them children, and wounding scores."
Sci/Tech," AT T Corp  on Thursday said it was lowering the price on its CallVantage Internet calling service by  #36;5 per month, matching the price from several other suppliers."
Sci/Tech," If Microsoft Corp. had any hope of seeing Munich back away from its landmark decision last year to abandon Windows software in favor of open source Linux, that hope faded Wednesday when city officials decided to move ahead with their migration project."
Sci/Tech," Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon during the final Apollo landing, said Thursday he doesn't expect space tourism to become reality in the near future, despite a strong demand."
Sci/Tech, SpaceShipOne completed the first leg of its bid for a  #36;10 million civilian space prize with a wild corkscrew like ascent into space above the California desert on Wednesday.
Business,IBM is considering pulling out of the personal computer business it founded - a sign of a big change in the way companies buy computers and a shift of power in the PC industry.
Business,INDEPENDENT grocery wholesaler Metcash Trading has made a bold bid to become the third force in our supermarket scene behind Woolworths and Coles with a \$846 million offer for Foodland yesterday.
World, The right by homosexual couples to adopt children will reportedly be added to draft legislation legalizing gay marriages to be adopted Friday by Spain's Socialist government.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   When it comes to world affairs, nobody speaks for Canada except Canada, says Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Lucienne Robillard."
World," With hundreds of lawyers mobilizing next month to monitor the presidential election, what are the chances of a remake of the Florida 2000 fiasco? Probably quite high, election watchers say."
World," President Bush, accused by Democrats of shirking his duty in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War, wrote that he had ""inadequate time"" to meet future Reserve commitments in his Nov. 1974 letter of resignation released on Wednesday."
World," This election's potential impact on the Supreme Court has seemed to be an afterthought, but the stakes for the court and the law are even higher now than they were in 2000. The prospect of a change on the court is greater and the replacement of one justice could affect the law on hot issues."
World," JABALYA, Gaza (Reuters) - Twenty-one Palestinians and three  Israelis were killed Thursday, Gaza's bloodiest day for more  than two years, as Israel struck back after a rocket attack  killed two Israeli children in a border town."
Sci/Tech," AT T Corp <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=T.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">T.N</A> on Thursday said it  was lowering the price on its CallVantage Internet calling  service by  $5 per month, matching the price from several other  suppliers."
Sci/Tech,"Who says the Constitution doesn't apply to the Internet?  One of the most controversial provisions of the USA Patriot Act took a blow yesterday, courtesy of the ACLU and a federal judge in New York. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks Corp. gave details of a previously announced job cut program Thursday, saying it is cutting 1,400 in the United States by next June."
World,US diplomats tell Serbia-Montenegrin leaders it is in their best interests to hand over top war crimes suspects.
Sci/Tech,"Compact speakers for personal music players have been around since the original Walkman. Now that mini-hard drive music machines can hold your entire collection, the product category is back with a vengeance."
World,Tens of thousands of people attend a rally called by the left-wing rebel  People's War Group in southern India.
Sci/Tech,US scientists fear a surge in activity at the Mount St Helens volcano in Washington state might be a sign it is on the verge of erupting.
World,Merck said it voluntarily pulled the drug after new data from a clinical trial found an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
World," Bombs exploded near a U.S. convoy in western Baghdad on Thursday, killing 35 children and seven adults, a hospital official said..."
Business,"THE International Monetary Fund forecast yesterday a substantial jump in economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa this year and next, saying the outlook for the region was better than in years."
Business,IBM has said that it has agreed to pay \$320 million to current and former employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan in a case that may affect millions of workers at many companies and nonprofit organizations.
Business,"US consumer spending, a key pillar of the nation #39;s economy, was flat in August as Americans reacted to surging gasoline prices."
Business," PepsiCo (PEP), the world #39;s No. 2 soft drink company, said Thursday that quarterly profit rose because of tax benefits and strong performances from its key Frito Lay snack and North American beverage "
Business,"Telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks will not lay off as many employees as it previously predicted, the company said Thursday."
Business,"GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- Hoping to give a boost to the battle against obesity, General Mills is converting all of its  quot;Big G quot; cereals to whole grain."
Business,A judge is set to rule in two weeks on a case involving three UK former bankers fighting extradition to the United States over alleged fraud charges involving Enron executives.
Business,BRUANDWO has bowed to the inevitable and drastically raised its bid for Victorian pubs group Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality.
Business,"TROY, Mich. -- Auto-parts maker Intermet Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming soaring prices for scrap steel and other raw materials."
Business,"BANGALORE, India India #39;s economy expanded by a more-than-expected 7.4 percent in the April-to-June quarter, buoyed by strong growth in manufacturing and services, the government announced on Thursday."
Sports," Andy Roddick needed seven match points before finally putting away Jeff Morrison 6 2, 6 7 (4), 6 4 Thursday to reach the Thailand Open quarterfinals."
Sci/Tech,"MARK COLVIN: Space travel is a childhood dream, but today it got a little closer to adult reality, for the wealthy, at any rate. The prototype private space vessel  quot;SpaceShipOne quot; made a mostly successful manned test flight over the American Mojave Desert."
Sci/Tech,"Currently, the NEC-assembled Earth Simulator in Yokohama, Japan is ranked at number one, with its 5,120 processors recording an operating speed of 35."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has named India as the next market for its stripped-down version of XP, with shipping expected to begin early next year."
Sci/Tech,"Every week, it seems, I see another announcement about one of the two competing blue-laser-based optical disc formats. The latest news is from the HD-DVD camp."
Sci/Tech,"Just over a year ago, the recording industry unleashed its first barrage of lawsuits against people who share music online - a move that appeared to curtail illegal file swapping briefly."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to find the same success in the contact center as it found with the sales force, Salesforce.com today added Supportforce.com to its application arsenal."
Sci/Tech,"The plaintive plea to the traffic cop is the same the world over: Sorry officer, I didnt know I was speeding. But drivers may soon have to come up with a better excuse."
Sci/Tech,"Thanks to digital cameras, picture taking has been revitalized. At this year #39;s Photokina, the world #39;s largest photography trade fair, digital cameras dominate the picture."
Sci/Tech,Cisco #39;s Irvine-based Linksys division has announced new relationships with a number of other companies. Linksys said that it has signed an agreement with Verizon to include the company #39;s VoIP phones in its services.
Sports,"MICHAEL ROGERS likes the look and feel of the world champion #39;s rainbow-coloured jersey on his back. The Italian-based Rogers, 25, from Canberra, has been hovering around world championship podiums at junior "
Sports,"Calcutta, India - The Indian cricket board made a surprise move on Thursday by granting television production and distribution rights for the upcoming Test series against Australia, even as the Supreme Court was hearing a petition by another network "
Sports,Major League Baseball is back in the nation #39;s capital for the first time since the Washington Senators team moved to Texas and became the Rangers in 1971.
Sports,"France coach Raymond Domenech made a last-ditch plea with Zinedine Zidane and Lilian Thuram, asking them to rejoin the team for two crucial games."
Sports,England striker Michael Owen says that although he is desperately keen to get on the pitch he is prepared to bide his time and wait for his opportunity to break into the first team at Real Madrid.
Sports,"_ Cleveland pitcher Kyle Denney was slightly wounded in the leg late last night, on the team bus as it left Kauffman Stadium for Kansas City International Airport."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Suicide bombers and other attackers, apparently targeting US and Iraqi forces, struck in quick succession in three separate areas of the capital Thursday, killing at least 46 people and wounding 208 others, officials said."
World,BANGKOK The Thai wife of a British engineer held hostage in Iraq said Thursday that newly released video footage of her husband had buoyed her hopes for his safe return.
World,"PITCAIRN ISLAND A string of sex abuse trials opened on Pitcairn Island, the isolated British territory in the Pacific Ocean that is home to the descendants of the 18th-century Bounty mutineers."
World,It was reported on September 30 that the South Korean government is aggressively reviewing ways of a conditional handover to China of North Korean defectors who used weapons or violence to enter the Korean Embassy in China.
World,"Eighteen people have been confirmed dead and seven others remain missing as a result of Typhoon Meari, which swept through Japan and weakened into an extra-tropical depression around noon (local time)."
World,"Bombs exploded near a US convoy in western Baghdad on Thursday, killing 35 children and seven adults, a hospital official said. Hours "
World,"A British Airways flight was today forced to make an unscheduled landing in Amsterdam, accompanied by Dutch fighter jets, after a  quot;specific threat quot; was reported."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel reduced layoffs by 250, as the company details plans to cut expenses"
Sci/Tech,The company on Thursday will take the wraps off three new configurable desktops.
Sci/Tech,"If Microsoft Corp. had any hope of seeing Munich back away from its landmark decision last year to abandon Windows software in favor of open source Linux, that hope faded Wednesday when city officials decided to move ahead with their migration project."
Business, Auto retailer Carmax Inc.  reported record third quarter sales on Monday and said used car sales had strengthened considerably since the spring and summer.
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat Inc. has gone scavenging among Netscape's remains, agreeing Thursday to pay America Online Inc. (AOL) up to \$23 million in cash for the assets of Netscape Communications Corp.'s Security Solutions unit."
Business,"Legal action was taken against IBM concerning its conversion to a controversial cash-balance pension plan. Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will pay at least \$300 million to settle certain claims in the complex lawsuit."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. on Thursday said it would eliminate about 10 percent of its work force, slightly less than previously estimated, and consolidate real estate in a cost-cutting plan that will save \$500 million in 2005."
Business," US stocks traded mixed Thurday as Merck shares lost a quarter of their value, dragging blue chips lower, but the Nasdaq moved higher, buoyed by gains in the semiconductor sector."
Business,Russia #39;s Natural Resources Ministry has postponed consideration of whether to suspend the licenses of the main subsidiary of the troubled giant oil firm Yukos.
Business,"AFTER months of procrastination - an attempt to wear down the shareholders of Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality into accepting an under-priced offer - the joint bid vehicle of Woolworths and pubs king Bruce Mathieson, Bruandwo, has reversed tactics."
Business,It may be the world #39;s biggest brewer -- and in beer-loving Belgium at that -- but InBev does not want its managers drinking at lunchtime.
Sports,Editor #39;s note: ESPN senior NFL writer John Clayton #39;s weekly  quot;First And 10 quot; column takes you around the league with a look at the best game of the week followed by primers for 10 other games.
Sports, The Minnesota Twins try to get back on the winning track when they conclude their three game set with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
World,"Baghdad: At least 49 people were killed, most of them children, in a series of devastating car bombs that left a trail of carnage in Baghdad and northern Iraq on Thursday, medics and the US military said."
World,The German Parliament on Thursday overwhelming approved a one-year extension of the Bundeswehr #39;s Afghanistan mandate. The decision comes a day after a grenade attack on a German camp in Kunduz injured five.
Business," Pressure mounted on China to allow its currency to float freely as the IMF's top official urged Chinese authorities to make the move now, while their economy is booming."
Business," Swedish fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz posted a rise in profits for the third quarter, saying its price cut strategy had paid off."
Business," The arthritis drug Vioxx, used by 2  million people around the world, is being pulled off the market  after a study confirmed longstanding concerns that it raises  the risk of heart attack and stroke, the manufacturer, Merck    Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A>, said on Thursday."
Business," High flying oil climbed back toward  $50  a barrel on Thursday, with worries over the security of  Nigerian supply supporting prices despite a surprise build in  U.S. crude inventories."
Business,The company is moving along a dual track -- growth through acquisitions and organic efforts.
Business,"In a decision that eventually may affect millions of workers, IBM says it will pay \$320 million to settle part of a pension plan lawsuit."
Business,"The Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible accounting fraud by the mortgage giant Fannie Mae. The criminal inquiry, still in a preliminary stage, came "
Business,"Business activity in the US Midwest expanded in September at a faster-than-expected rate, hinting that the economy is climbing out of its summer slow patch, a report showed on Thursday."
Business," Nortel Networks gave details of previously announced job cuts Thursday, saying it is cutting 950 jobs in Canada   almost 10 per cent of its workforce in this country and 1,400 in the United States among a total of 3,250 to be eliminated "
Business,"US blue chips fell on Thursday after drug company Merck  amp; Co.(MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said it was withdrawing its key arthritis drug Vioxx, while relentless oil prices floated back to \$50 a barrel."
Business,  Semiconductor stocks rose Thursday as a chip trade group announced global August sales that showed an expected slowing of growth.
Sci/Tech,"European supermarket chain Tesco is planning to extend its RFID rollout in time for the Christmas rush. The company, which began using the tracking technology in October last year, will be introducing the "
Sci/Tech,"If you are an equipment manufacturer, parts supplier or content provider, the question has unquestionably been posed to you before."
Sci/Tech,"The packaging and shipping company plans to upgrade readers it #39;s testing to the next-generation, multiprotocol technology. By Elena Malykhina."
Sports,France coach Raymond Domenech has kept faith with Arsenal duo Thierry Henry and Robert Pires for the World Cup qualifiers against Ireland and Cyprus.
Sports,"What seemed like the perfect football marriage is suddenly splitting at the seams. Ajax and Ronald Koeman are no longer a couple, although they still live in the same apartment."
Sports,"SECOND-seeded Jiri Novak cruised into the ATP Shanghai Open quarterfinals with a 6-4 6-7 (5) 6-1, victory today over Melle Van Gemerden of the Netherlands."
World,The pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV channel showed a videotape Thursday of 10 hostages held by Islamic militants in Iraq. An extremist Islamic group calling itself the Islamic Army 
Sci/Tech, India's space agency said Thursday its removal from a U.S. export restriction list earlier this month could result in a threefold import increase of high technology equipment from the United States.
Sci/Tech, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed separate legislation designed to combat spyware and the illegal online swapping of copyright material.
Business," Kimberly Clark Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMB.N</A> said on  Monday it is targeting  $400 million to  $500 million in cost  savings over the next three years and still expects earnings  this quarter to meet its previous expectations."
Sci/Tech, Toshiba Corp. has a new flat panel TV that delivers clear imagery comparable to the old style cathode ray tubes by using similar beam emitting technology.
Sci/Tech," Cable and Wireless, the UK based telecommunications group, is in talks with Softbank and MKS Partners, a private equity group, about selling its Japanese operations, in a move that would represent a retreat from the market."
Sci/Tech," Red Hat Inc. has gone scavenging among Netscape #39;s remains, agreeing Thursday to pay America Online Inc. (AOL) up to  #36;23 million in cash for the assets of Netscape Communications Corp. #39;s Security Solutions unit."
Sci/Tech," Application developers are getting a raft of new options this week with Sun updating J2SE, Borland upping its CORBA ante, and Compuware detailing products that will work with Microsoft's Visual Studio 2005 toolbox."
Sci/Tech," Russia's Cabinet approved the Kyoto Protocol on global warming Thursday, clearing the way for the worldwide adoption of the pact  #151; despite U.S. opposition  #151; once the Russian parliament ratifies it as expected."
Sci/Tech," An acne like rash is good news for colon cancer patients because it shows that a targeted therapy for the disease is working, Belgian scientists said on Thursday."
Business, Kimberly Clark Corp.  said on Monday it is targeting  #36;400 million to  #36;500 million in cost savings over the next three years and still expects earnings this quarter to meet its previous expectations.
World," African monitors should deploy in camps to help protect the almost 1.5 million people displaced by the conflict in Darfur and should also monitor police to help build trust with the local community, the United Nations said on Wednesday."
Business,"The Bush administration is exploring proposals to significantly expand debt relief to some of the world #39;s poorest countries, including forgiving all existing debt, Treasury Secretary John Snow said Thursday."
Business,"The US Department of Justice is considering whether to conduct a criminal investigation into accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, the biggest US mortgage finance company, and has yet to "
Business,"Last week, in this space, we postulated that we would see a large rebound in crude oil imports and domestic production as the recovery from Hurricane Ivan occurred in earnest, leading to a substantial increase in crude oil inventories."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. withdrew its Vioxx painkiller, which generated \$2.5 billion in sales last year, because of a link to heart attacks and strokes."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 (REUTERS) - Nortel Networks Corp. said today that its cost-cutting plan will save \$500 million in 2005, and even more in future years, as it cuts fewer jobs than forecast but plans to eliminate some of its real estate space."
Business,"CHICAGO Insurance giant Aon Corporation is looking for a new chief executive officer to succeed Patrick Ryan, who is retiring. The 67-year-old Ryan intends to stay on as CEO until his successor is named and "
Sci/Tech,Test pilot makes successful foray into space on rocket ship. But there was some drama... THE spectators on the ground gasped as the rocket ship rolled at least 16 times in about 16 seconds.
Sci/Tech,"com. Back in the mid- #39;90s, they called it the Browser Wars: Netscape Navigator vs. Microsoft Internet Explorer. But that score was settled long ago, when America Online ironically bought "
Sci/Tech,Sharp will make its first play for the living room PC space later this year with a machine that looks less like a computer and more like a consumer electronics product.
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Wireless says its new Ogo messaging device is meant to create an entirely new category of users.  quot;Ogo doesn #39;t pretend to be  #39;all things to all people, #39; and is not bogged down by hardly "
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Linux vendor Red Hat Inc. is adding security and authentication tools from Netscape Security Solutions to its software arsenal through a deal with America Online Inc."
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has faxed a letter to UEFA pleading with them not to punish his old club Porto after he was spat at by a visiting fan at Stamford Bridge.
Sports,Manchester United legend Denis Law has tipped Wayne Rooney to obliterate his Old Trafford scoring records. Law was the ultimate United marksman and is still widely acclaimed as The King for his amazing goalscoring feats.
Sports,INTER Milan coach Roberto Mancini saw his decision to leave out superstar striker Christian Vieri pay dividends this morning when his side eased past Anderlecht 3-1.
Sports,France coach Raymond Domenech called up Juventus defender Jonathan Zebina for the first time to his squad for next month #39;s World Cup Group Four qualifiers against Ireland and Cyprus.
Sports," Jerome Williams will take the mound for the first time in two months tonight, as the playoff hopeful San Francisco Giants conclude their three game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park."
Sports,Jim Mora gathered his team for its first meeting in late March and built a fire. A lot of new coaches do that and six months later there are just embers.
Business,"Merck  amp; Co Inc. on Thursday pulled its arthritis drug Vioxx off the market because it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, a move that sent the company #39;s "
Business,IBM said Wednesday that it had agreed to pay \$320 million to current and former employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan in a case that may affect millions of workers at many companies and nonprofit organizations.
Business," Business activity expanded in the Chicago region in September at a faster pace than in August, marking the 17th straight month of growth, the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index showed on Thursday."
Business,"PepsiCo Inc. will close four Frito-Lay factories by the end of the year, as it moves to streamline production, the company said Thursday."
Business,The US Commerce Department said Thursday personal income posted its biggest increase in three months in August. The government agency also said personal spending was unchanged after rising strongly in July.
Sci/Tech," The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from conducting ""unreasonable searches"" of our ""persons, houses, papers, and effects"" without a warrant.  The First Amendment, of course, protects our right to free speech."
Sci/Tech, A measure that would make it easier to sue online file trading networks like Kazaa and Morpheus failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday because lawmakers said there was too much opposition.
Sci/Tech,"The supercomputer, Blue Gene/L, is faster than NEC Corp. #39;s Earth Simulator, which had been the world #39;s fastest with its ability to sustain speeds of 35."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has tailored its Windows XP Starter Edition for the Indian market, giving it a Hindi interface, as well as help and training resources in that language."
Sci/Tech,"New York  Reuters News Service, 30 September 2004 - IBM said yesterday that it has developed the world #39;s fastest computer, putting it back on top after a Japanese supercomputer claimed the title two years ago."
Sports,"The British Grand Prix has been dropped from the provisional calendar of Formula One races for next year, media reports said Thursday."
Sports,"AYEAR ago Porto were champions of Europe and Jose Mourinho was their hero. Their champion. This morning, many of those fans were at Stamford Bridge."
Sports,Manchester United striker Denis Law believes Wayne Rooney will shatter his goalscoring records at Old Trafford. Law holds the United scoring record for a season with 46 goals and also has a club best 18 hat tricks.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (30/09/04) - The worlds oil markets remained jittery this week after spot prices for crude reached historic highs, and the announcement of a truce between Nigerian rebels and government forces was not enough to convince traders "
World,"While there is growing attention to ongoing genocide in Darfur, this has not translated into either a meaningful international response or an accurate rendering of the scale and evident course of the catastrophe."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund announced that the council of governments, stakeholders in the Fund #39;s capital approved yesterday to provide an urgent aid for Iraq estimated at \$ 436 million and representing the first loan from the Fund for Baghdad."
Business,"Business activity in the US Midwest expanded in September at a faster rate than expected, with employment growing in step with a jump in new orders, a report showed Thursday."
Business,"The Commerce Department says personal spending was flat, while incomes surged four-tenths of one percent, marking the biggest increase in three months."
Business,"Responding to a national push to make whole-grain consumption a public-health priority, General Mills Inc. announced it will make all of its Big G breakfast cereals with whole grain."
Sci/Tech,"What #39;s missing in Microsoft IE? Published: September 30, 2004, 4:00 AM PDT By Paul Festa Staff Writer, CNET News.com Print story E-mail story Your take."
Sci/Tech,"Australian scientists have invented an electronic driver #39;s assistant system, similar to the back-seat driver who forever points out road signs and warns against speeding."
World," One of two Italian women released after three weeks captivity in Iraq said she was ready to go back to the war wracked country to continue her aid work, and told of being given sweets by her kidnappers as a farewell gift."
Sci/Tech, A measure that would make it easier  to sue online file trading networks like Kazaa and Morpheus  failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday because lawmakers  said there was too much opposition.
Business," Merck   Co Inc. on Thursday pulled its  arthritis drug Vioxx off the market because it increases the  risk of heart attack and stroke, a move that sent the company's  shares plunging, erasing  $25 billion of its market value."
Business," PepsiCo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PEP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PEP.N</A>, the world's No.  2 soft drink company, on Thursday said quarterly profit rose  due to tax benefits and strong performances from its key  Frito Lay snack and North American beverage units."
Business," The Justice Department is  investigating possible accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, the  mortgage finance company, a source close to the matter said on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists believe they have tracked down the origin of a low-frequency ""hum"" that emanates from the Earth."
Business,"Russian economic growth is unlikely to suffer because of government support for the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, a leading analyst says."
Business,Three UK bankers must wait until the middle of October to see if they will be extradited to the US over an Enron-related case.
Sports,The Renault driver won the Race of Champions at the Stade de France last weekend against illustrious opposition!
Business,India's government drops foreign advisors from its top economic policy body after opposition from left-wing parties.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Senate postpones vote on file-swapping bill...HP may expand Puerto Rican research...HP also uses Hitachi drives in servers, storage...Microsoft boosts reporting tools."
Sci/Tech,"Sun releases Java 2 Standard Edition 5.0, intended to make Java programs run faster and take less time to build."
Sci/Tech,"Tesco will use the technology in more stores, focusing this time on tracking cases and pallets, rather than individual items."
Sci/Tech,"A century-old tariff should not be extended to Internet phone calls, the companies say."
Sci/Tech,Will invest \$30 million on bringing software developers in five Asian countries into their fold.
Sci/Tech,New Windows-based computer doubles as a TV and a digital video recorder.
Sci/Tech,"By DAN DeLORENZO    NEW YORK (AP) -- Compact speakers for personal music players have been around since the original Walkman. Now that mini-hard drive music machines can hold your entire collection, the product category is back with a vengeance..."
Sci/Tech,By MICHAEL LIEDTKE    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Online search engine upstart Vivisimo Inc. is setting out to persuade the masses that Google Inc...
Business,"After settling a portion of a 5-year-old lawsuit involving its pension plan, Armonk, NY-based IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM) will take a \$320 million charge on its third-quarter earnings."
Business,"parts maker Intermet Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming soaring prices for scrap steel and other raw materials."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s first private astronaut, South African-born Mike Melvill, was jubilant as he returned safely from a harrowing roller-coaster ride into space that stopped the hearts of onlookers."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Starter Edition, which is aimed at desktop PCs in developing-world markets, is to be made available in India and Russia."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have long known that the Earth rings like a giant bell after large earthquakes - albeit a bell that no one could ever hear - due to slight deformations that leave the planet jiggling like a bowl of Jell-O.
Sci/Tech,"com September 30, 2004, 8:02 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"More than three out of four (76 percent) consumers are experiencing an increase in spoofing and phishing incidents, and 35 percent receive fake e-mails at least once a week, according to a recent national study."
Sports,"seeded Jiri Novak reached the Shanghai Open quarterfinals with a 6 4, 6 7 (5), 6 1 victory Thursday over Melle Van Gemerden."
Sports,The Board of Control for Cricket in India has granted the television production and distribution rights for Australia #39;s test series with India even as the Indian Supreme Court hears arguments over who owns the rights.
Sports,"The ZCU have refused to accept a ruling from the two-man International Cricket Council inquiry panel to bar three of their members from the courtroom while a group of former Test players, who made the allegations, gave evidence."
Sports,"Marketing firm Forstmann Little is set to buy giant sports and lifestyle management company IMG. The firm is being acquired from trusts set up by IMG founder, Mark McCormack, who died in May 2003, and from the family of IMG vice-chair Arthur Lafave."
World,"THE death toll from a tropical storm buffeting Japan rose to 17 yesterday, including two men buried inside their homes by mud. Tropical storm Meari has cut a wide swath through Japan "
Sci/Tech,"How Much Page Does Yahoo Search Index?\\One of the lesser-discussed facets of Web searching is the spidering limits of search engines. Even if a search engine is a full-text engine, it may not search the entirety of a given page if it's too large. In Google's case the limit is ..."
Sci/Tech,"Vivisimo Launches New Clutsy Search Engine\\Vivisimo has launched a new search engine, Clusty. I'm going to get in a lot of trouble because I keep wanting to type ""Crusty"" instead of ""Clusty"" but let's continue anyway. You can get it at http://www.clusty.com ; as you might suspect it's in beta.\\Clusty ..."
Sci/Tech,"In the age old battle between open source and closed source operating systems and applications, can either of them really be considered more secure than the other?"
Sci/Tech," #147;This latest head turner manages to better its clever predecessor in design  #151; no small achievement, #148; writes Edward C. Baig for Forbes.com.  #147;The back of the computer is elegant in its simplicity. You can loosen three captive screws to remove the cover to add, say, extra memory, or a wireless AirPort networking card. #148; Sep 30"
Sci/Tech," NTT DoCoMo, the top cellular phone operator in Japan, unveiled what it calls the nation's first prototype micro fuel cell aimed at boosting battery life for its powerful third generation FOMA handsets."
Sci/Tech," US software giant Microsoft is looking closely at whether it is worthwhile continuing to attend CeBIT, the world's biggest high tech and computer trade fair, in future, the head of Microsoft Germany Juergen Gallman said."
World, Sudanese President Omar el Beshir has accused the United States of backing rebels  quot;to the hilt quot; in the country's war torn Darfur region and said the crisis there has been blown out of all proportion.
World," STUTTGART, Germany (AP)   DaimlerChrysler AG has named management board member Ruediger Grube to lead the German U.S automaker's China operations, reflecting the increasing importance of the Chinese market, the company said."
World, John Edwards says voters should know that religion is important to him and to presidential candidate John Kerry but the issue shouldn't be used to divide people in the election.
World,Drug company Merck has removed its painkiller Vioxx because of data showing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
World, Investors sent stocks lower Thursday after Merck   Co. said it would be forced to remove its best selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market due to serious health risks...
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops pushed deep into the largest Palestinian refugee camp Thursday, a first in four years of fighting, after a Palestinian rocket killed two preschoolers in an Israeli border town.    Twenty-one Palestinians and three Israelis - including a woman jogging in a Jewish settlement and two soldiers - were killed in the fighting in the northern Gaza Strip..."
World, Investors sent stocks mostly lower Thursday after Merck   Co. said it would be forced to remove its best selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market due to serious health risks...
Sci/Tech,"Patent office rejects one of four patents on File Allocation Table format for Windows, though Microsoft can appeal.\"
Business,"Global semiconductor sales growth slowed to 1 percent in August as electronics makers reacted to growing inventories in Asia by limiting orders of chips, an industry trade group said on Thursday."
Business,"Auto parts maker Intermet Corp. (INMT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, citing a record rise "
Sci/Tech,Scientists believe they have pinpointed the origin of a low frequency  quot;hum quot; that emanates from the Earth. The noise - which can be picked up in the two and seven mHz (millihertz) range - occurs far below the 
Sci/Tech," quot;We are well on pace to launch more EU stores. We will do it next month, quot; Eddie Cue, Apple #39;s vice president of applications, told music executives at the annual Popkomm conference in Germany."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat kicked off its analyst day in New York today by announcing its was going to acquire parts of the Netscape Enterprise solution from AOL.
Sports,Tiger Woods has vowed to play on despite being plagued by a sore back in his opening round of the WGC-Amex championship in Ireland.
Sports,"A hearing about charges of racism on Zimbabwe #39;s cricket team has collapsed only a day after it began. The International Cricket Council, which was conducting the hearing in Harare, adjourned the session Thursday "
Sports,"I #39;m excited about this. Really excited about this. In fact, I #39;m like a kid in a candy store. Before last week #39;s test at Homestead-Miami Speedway, I hadn #39;t raced on a road course in nearly three years."
Sports," World number one Roger Federer led the  top four seeds into the quarter finals of the Thailand Open by  defeating Swiss compatriot Ivo Heuberger 6 1, 6 3 on Thursday."
World,Guerrillas from the ousted Taliban regime killed at least 12 soldiers in Afghanistan #39;s south on Thursday in a sharp escalation of violence ahead of next month #39;s landmark presidential election.
Sports, Olympic champion Justine Henin Hardenne  has withdrawn from next week's Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in  Filderstadt because of a mystery virus.
Sports, Victorious European Ryder Cup captain  Bernhard Langer has accepted an invitation to play in next  month's World Match Play championship at Wentworth for the  biggest prize in golf.
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp. said Wednesday it will take a \$320 million charge this quarter to settle some claims and cap its liability on others in a long-running class-action dispute about changes made in the 1990s to its pension plan.
Sci/Tech,"Application developers are getting a raft of new options this week with Sun updating J2SE, Borland upping its CORBA ante, and Compuware detailing products that will work with Microsoft's Visual Studio 2005 toolbox."
World,"Fatah chief Farouk Kaddoumi said the group #39;s leader in the West Bank, Marwan Barghouti, by deciding to seek the presidency of the Palestinian Authority."
Business," U.S. stocks were knocked lower on  Thursday after drug maker Merck   Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A>, a member of the  blue chip Dow, recalled its widely sold Vioxx arthritis drug  and oil resumed its climb to  $50 a barrel."
Business,"Too many of us are going whole hog, so General Mills is going whole grain."
World,"THE UNITED NATIONS #39; oil-for-food program is widening into a full- fledged scandal: bribes, siphoned-off billions and a do-nothing job for the son of UN chief Kofi Annan."
Business,The company will fight the order to reveal its software code to rivals. Also: Startup wants Google to feel outdated   hellip;. Sony plasters Europe with Walkmans   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech,Linux reseller Red Hat said Thursday it was buying some Netscape assets from America Online for \$20.5 million in cash. The Raleigh-based company said it would acquire Netscape Directory Server and Netscape 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled new and reworked business-intelligence tools that provide capabilities ranging from self-service report building for non-techs to mining information from data flows outside of a database.
Sports,Tiger Woods battled through back pain to stay in touch with the lead as fellow American Todd Hamilton set the pace in the WGC-American Express Championship first round on Thursday.
Sports,"Texas Tech and Oklahoma meet for the 12th time this Saturday, with the Red Raiders traveling to Norman to take on the No. 2 Sooners."
World,"For parents, the list of those arrested in Australia #39;s biggest child pornography bust makes sobering reading. Teachers, doctors, health workers, police officers and the owner of three Melbourne "
Business,"US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced a \$US2.4billion (\$3.3billion) strategic alliance with Russia #39;s largest oil company, Lukoil, under which Conoco will buy a 7.6per cent stake in the Russian company and get a share of joint projects."
Business, Consumers were tightfisted with their money amid soaring gasoline costs in August and hurricane related disruptions sent applications for jobless benefits to their highest level in seven months.
Business,"The sports and celebrity management firm which represents clients such as Tiger Woods and Elizabeth Hurley is to be sold to a buyout specialist, it emerged today."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft unveiled plans Wednesday to integrate business intelligence reporting into the next version of SQL Server, placing new reporting tools in the hands of end users."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. There was bad news for the British Grand Prix on September 30th, as the 2005 provisional F1 calendar does not feature Silverstone."
Sports,A pitcher for the Cleveland Indians is recovering from a shooting after Wednesday nights game. Rookie Kyle Denney was struck in his calf.
World,"Its often been said in recent weeks that you cant negotiate with terrorists. Morally thats right: in the case of the Jordanian Abu Muab alZarqawi and his Tawhid  amp; Jihad interlopersgroup, the statement is also fact."
World,A woman allegedly raped during her childhood on the remote Pacific island of Pitcairn has said men were given free rein to treat young girls as sexual playthings.
Business," High flying oil climbed back over  $50 a  barrel on Thursday, with worries over the security of Nigerian  supply supporting prices despite a surprise build in U.S. crude  inventories."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission on Thursday charged brokerage firm Raymond James  Financial Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RJF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RJF.N</A> with fraud over the misconduct of a  former broker in 1999 and 2000."
Business,"Lot, Poland's national airline, could float on the Polish stock market as early as next spring, the company has said."
Business,Drug giant Pfizer Inc. reiterated Thursday that its arthritis drug Celebrex was safe to use after competitor Merck  amp; Co. pulled its arthritis drug Vioxx off the market worldwide after studies showed it raised the risk of heart attack.
Business,"IBM (Quote, Chart) has agreed to pay \$300 million to settle most of the claims in a class action lawsuit related to its pension plan, the company announced today."
Business,"NEW YORK, September 30 (newratings.com) - Global semiconductor sales increased to \$18.2 billion in August this year, representing 34."
Business,"The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged brokerage firm Raymond James Financial Inc. (RJF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) with fraud over the misconduct of a former broker in 1999 and 2000."
Business,It #39;s the kind of place she would feature on an episode of her TV show or in her magazine. Decorated hills overlook the old brick buildings and once-stately homes on Main Street.
Business,"The Goodman Company is recalling about 875,000 Package Terminal Air Conditioner / Heat Pumps (PTAC) due to possible fire hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday."
Business,The European Commission ruled in March that Microsoft had indulged in anti-competitive behaviour with Windows and set a fine of 333mn plus orders to produce a version of Windows without the Media Player within 90 days or face further action.
Business,"Telecommunications maker Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT) won #39;t have to lay off as many people as expected. The Canadian company announced Thursday that it plans to lay off 3,250 employees - about 250 less than "
Business,"Microsoft has told the European Court of First Instance that it should not have to share information with its competitors, arguing that revealing its secret would harm it irreparably."
Business,"The European Union #39;s incoming industry chief warned Thursday against protectionist leanings of some European governments, as well as fears about new EU member states abusing their position."
Business,"Stamps.com said this week that the US Postal Service has refused to extend its customized photo-stamp service. The company will stop taking orders for the service Thursday night as per Postal Service directions, it said."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will begin offering less expensive versions of its Windows operating system on personal computers sold in Russia and India as part of a broader pilot program to test how it can get a better foothold in developing markets.
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Corp. (TN: Quote, Profile, Research) and Internet telephone provider Vonage said on Thursday they were cutting prices for their residential Internet calling services "
Sci/Tech,SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) yesterday introduced the worlds fastest flash memory cards - the SanDisk Extreme III line of CompactFlash SD and Memory Stick PRO digital film cards.
Sci/Tech," quot;A stinker quot; - Daily Telegraph;  quot;underwhelming quot; - the Independent;  quot;brackish quot; - Michael Billington: Kevin Spacey was yesterday soaking up the critics #39; verdicts on his British directorial debut, Cloaca, which is also the first play of his reign as artistic "
Sci/Tech,"When Scott Richards is at his home in Portland, Ore., he taps into the Internet using a broadband connection from his office about five miles away."
Sports,"Valencia, Spain (Sports Network) - Valencia winger Vicente Rodriguez will be out for at least two weeks after spraining his ankle Wednesday."
World,"A group of Iraqi children had just run across to US troops for sweets at a neighbourhood celebration in Baghdad when the first of three bombs exploded, killing at least 35 youngsters."
World,"  At least 37 people, most of them children, have been killed by multiple explosions that rocked a western Baghdad neighborhood celebrating the opening of a new sewage system."
Sci/Tech,"Flash memory company SanDisk is offering a one-two punch with new CF, Memory Stick, and SD cards offering greater speed and capacity."
World,"Israeli troops pushed deep into the largest Palestinian refugee camp on Thursday, a first in four years of fighting, after a Palestinian rocket killed two preschoolers in an Israeli border town."
Sports,"Greek international Angelos Charisteas seems to love playing football on the big stage, with his late strike for Werder Bremen securing a sensational 2-1 Champions League win over ten-man Valencia on Wednesday."
Business,"or 79 cents a share -- for the third quarter, up a whopping 35 percent from the \$1.01 billion -- or 58 cents -- earned in the year-ago period."
Business,"The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall Thursday of Amana, Trane and American Standard combination air conditioner/heat pumps that can overheat and catch fire."
Sci/Tech,"Starting tomorrow, AT amp;T Corp. will sell its residential VoIP service for \$5 less than an earlier promotional offer as it prepares for the holiday sales season."
World,"Following consultation with senior security officials Thursday afternoon, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz decided to widen the IDF #39;s operation in the northern Gaza Strip in response the increasing attacks generating from the area."
Business," The blue chip Dow Jones average was  knocked lower on Thursday after drug maker Merck   Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A>,  a member of the Dow, recalled its widely sold Vioxx painkiller  and oil prices hovered around  $50 a barrel."
Business," PepsiCo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PEP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PEP.N</A>, the world's No.  2 soft drink company, on Thursday said quarterly profit rose  due to tax benefits and strong earnings at its key Frito Lay  snack and North American beverage units."
Business," General Mills Inc. on Thursday said it  will begin using whole grains in all of its breakfast cereals,  including such well known brands as Lucky Charms and Trix,  becoming the latest foodmaker to promote healthier eating."
World, Tiger Woods looked as if he should have withdrawn with a bad back. He played as if he was capable of winning the American Express Championship for a third straight time...
World, A series of bombs killed 35 children and seven adults Thursday as U.S. troops handed out candy at a government ceremony to inaugurate a new sewage treatment plant...
Business,"Business activity in the US Midwest grew in September at a faster-than-expected rate, hinting that the economy is climbing out of its summer slow patch, a report showed on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has a new supercomputer which is currently world #39;s fastest. The new Blue Gene/L is capable to do 36.01 teraflops. The ex world #39;s fastest supercomputer, the Earth Simulator from NEC, is able to do 35."
Sci/Tech,"com September 30, 2004, 11:11 AM PT. SanDisk announced Thursday increased capacities for several different flash memory cards. The Sunnyvale, Calif."
Sports,"After her first match in five months, former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters was reassured Thursday her left wrist could stand up to top competition again and set her sights on a new test "
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s biggest maker of phone equipment, will pare 3,250 jobs, 250 fewer than it predicted last month, as it reduces other costs including real estate."
Business,"General Mills Inc. on Thursday said it will begin using whole grains in all of its breakfast cereals, including such well-known brands as Lucky Charms and Trix, becoming "
Business,"Mortgage rates inched up this week, but remained well below the year-high levels set in the spring. Freddie Mac, in its weekly survey released Thursday, reported that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages "
Business,"Buyout firm Forstmann Little  amp; Co. Thursday said it would buy International Management Group, a leading talent agency that represents major sports and entertainment stars."
Sci/Tech," AT T Corp.  and Internet telephone provider Vonage said on Thursday they were cutting prices for their residential Internet calling services by  #36;5 per month, the strongest signs yet of a price war in the nascent market."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat to incorporate Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Certificate Management System into products to help customers integrate desktops with a networkwide set of computing services.
Sports, The long goodbye ended for Expos president Tony Tavares with news from a pair of reporters. It was the bottom of the ninth Tuesday night and Tavares had finally found a moment of respite in the club #39;s executive box.
Sports,"The Florida Gators and Arkansas Razorbacks meet for just the sixth time Saturday. The Gators hold a 4-1 advantage in the previous five meetings, including last year #39;s 33-28 win."
Sci/Tech," Being the biggest dog may pay off at feeding time, but species that grow too large may be more vulnerable to extinction, new research suggests."
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens could erupt within days, government scientists said on Wednesday, raising the alert after movement in the volcano's lava crust was detected following a week of small earthquakes."
World,"As he steps into the palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must address the unrealistic expectation that he should show substantial achievements within his first 100 days in office."
World,At least nine workers were killed and 10 others injured Thursday in an explosion believed to have been triggered by some explosive materials brought as scrap in a steel factory in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India.
Sci/Tech, The government will begin issuing forecasts Friday of red tides  #151; harmful blooms of algae  #151; in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sci/Tech,"Up until recently I have been a staunch supporter of the CBC, it's ideals, the reason for it's existence. However, recent events have made me question whether or not this once fine institution has fallen victim to the ruthless grasp of corperate greed in North America."
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Business," The Italian government's public offer of shares in electricity company ENEL will run from October 18 22, the economy and finance ministry said."
Business," Merck   Co Inc. Thursday pulled its  arthritis drug Vioxx off the market because it increases the  risk of heart attack and stroke, a move that sent its shares  plunging, erasing  $25 billion of its market value."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission on Thursday charged brokerage firm Raymond James  Financial Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RJF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RJF.N</A> with fraud over the misconduct of a  former broker in 1999 and 2000."
Sci/Tech," AT T Corp.  and Internet telephone  provider Vonage said on Thursday they were cutting prices for  their residential Internet calling services by  $5 per month,  the strongest signs yet of a price war in the nascent market."
Sci/Tech,The EU and environmental groups hail the Russian cabinet's decision to back the Kyoto climate change treaty.
Sci/Tech,Companies brace for privacy debate as potentially intrusive applications arrive faster than expected.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: SanDisk ups capacity on flash memory cards...Google tests Froogle in U.K....Senate postpones vote on file-swapping bill...HP may expand Puerto Rican research.
Sci/Tech,A jury decides the Office technology doesn't impose on another software maker's patent.
Sci/Tech,U.S. Postal Service refuses to extend Stamps.com's PhotoStamps customized stamp service.
Sci/Tech,roundupThere's no question retailers love RFID. But will problems of privacy and unreliability prove to be too great?
Sci/Tech,"Company boosts John Chambers' base salary to \$350,000--up from a mere \$1. "
Sci/Tech,Lucent hopes Riverstone's Ethernet switches and routers will help it round out its product lineup.
Sci/Tech,Robert Pepper is the FCC's chief of policy development--and that makes him a very influential man in Washington these days.
Sci/Tech,"In an attempt to spark growth in its Net phone offer, the company reduces rates and offers new customers a month free."
Sci/Tech,Company quadruples the amount of storage on its Ultra II line of cards.
Sci/Tech,Glitches in the new edition of the personal finance software keep some folks from paying their bills.
Sci/Tech,NTT DoCoMo unveils a prototype micro fuel cell that recharges mobile phones.
Business,"Mortgage rates edged up slightly this week, putting an end to a two-week decline, according to surveys conducted by mortgage buyer Freddie Mac and Bankrate."
Sports,One of the things that separates college football from the NFL is the diversity of offensive schemes that you see every week. The triple option is unique to college football and it will be showcased 
World,"A car bomb killed one US soldier and two Iraqi police at a checkpoint near Abu Ghraib on Thursday morning. Separately, Iraqi police reported numerous injuries and some deaths in two "
Sci/Tech," A recording industry trade group said on Thursday it had filed a new round of lawsuits against 762 people it suspects of distributing its songs for free over Internet ""peer to peer"" networks like Kazaa and eDonkey."
Sci/Tech," Several private equity companies and a mobile phone operator, MMO2, have expressed interest in buying all or part of NTL's television and radio broadcasting business ahead of an October 11 deadline for first round bids, according to people familiar with the deal."
Sci/Tech," Networking specialist Linksys has rolled out a collection of new Wi Fi gear for home systems, featuring a line of dual band 802.11a/g products, and announced that the company has inked a deal with Verizon to provide Internet calling equipment."
World," One of two Italian women freed from captivity in Iraq said Thursday they feared for their lives throughout their three week abduction, despite receiving what they called ""privileged"" treatment from their captors."
World, The UN's top rights official accused Sudan of  quot;failing quot; the people of Darfur and called for an international police presence to curb continued attacks on civilians in the troubled region.
World, Sweden returned to Aboriginal elders the remains of 15 of their ancestors taken from Australia for scientific research a century ago.
World," Lawmakers, fighting among themselves and with the White House, have given up trying to pass highway and welfare bills this year that held the promise of tens of thousands of jobs."
World,The US Attorney General says a court ruling attacking the Patriot Act as unconstitutional is likely to go to appeal. 
World,three Palestinians and three Israelis were killed as Israel's army struck back after a rocket attack.
Sports,"SEVILLE: Carlos Moya #39;s career has been a rollercoaster journey of ups and downs, but converting the winning point for Spain to land the Davis Cup yesterday represented a high point about which he had long dreamed -- and obsessed."
World, Investors sent stocks mostly lower Thursday after Merck   Co. said it would be forced to remove its best selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market due to serious health risks...
Business,"US investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in talks to buy leading British hedge fund "
Sports," Tom Watson is tired of wincing every time he hits a golf ball. His right shoulder is aching and his left hip is ailing, so the five time British Open champion will take a lengthy break from the game and have surgery after playing in the Constellation Energy Classic this weekend."
Sports,"  Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero has been ruled out for two weeks with an Achilles tendon injury. He will miss the Serie A match against Udinese this weekend, and is a major doubt for Italy #39;s "
Sports,"BANGKOK : The leading trio of seeds each had to overcome niggles to achieve victories but Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Marat Safin all managed to reach the quarter-finals at the 550,000-dollar Thailand Open."
Sports," New Jersey, which tried for years but  failed to win the Yankees baseball team from New York City, now  has set its sights on the city's other baseball team, the Mets,  who play in Shea Stadium in Queens."
Sports,"The British Grand Prix has been dropped from the provisional calendar of Formula One races for next year, media reports said Thursday."
Sports,"Rookie tight end Kellen Winslow Jr., out for the season with a broken right leg, was placed on the Cleveland Browns' crowded injured reserve list Thursday."
Sci/Tech,AOL Instant Messenger message directs victims to Web sites that host the dangerous images.
Sci/Tech,"Fresh from introducing a major upgrade to the Java platform, Sun Microsystems officials on Thursday revealed some details of the next release of Java, code-named Mustang and expected in Spring 2006."
Sci/Tech,"Just three days after launching the anti-spam initiative  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; to worldwide publicity, Lycos Europe officially pulled the plug on the plan."
Business," Merck   Co Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> on Thursday  pulled its arthritis drug Vioxx off the market after a study  showed it doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke, a move  that sent its shares plunging and erased  $25 billion from its  market value."
Business,"Federal prosecutors in Washington, DC, have opened an investigation into possible wrongdoing at mortgage giant Fannie Mae, just days after regulators accused the company "
Business,Microsoft Corp. said in court Thursday that it had been prepared during settlement talks to share more software code with its rivals than the European Union ultimately demanded.
Business,"flying oil climbed back over  $50 a barrel this evening, with worries over the security of Nigerian supply supporting prices despite a surprise build in US crude inventories."
Business,"Looks like Martha Stewart #39;s time in the slammer will be something of a cakewalk. The homemaking maven, also known as inmate 55170-054, has been assigned to her third choice of prison, in Alderson "
Business,Shares of Motley Fool Hidden Gems selection Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE: FDP) are down 6 to \$25 after the company cut its full-year 2004 earnings forecast by almost 20.
Sci/Tech,"The pilot and designer of a private rocket plane say they are confident it could return next week to the sky in a quest to claim a multimillion-dollar prize, despite a harrowing flight "
Sci/Tech,"Computer giant IBM announced this week that it has developed the world #39;s fastest computer, putting it back on top after a Japanese supercomputer claimed the title some two years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat has gone scavenging among Netscape #39;s remains, agreeing to pay America Online up to \$23 million in cash for the assets of Netscape Communications #39; Security Solutions unit."
Sci/Tech,"Apparently, the same things that makes large, toothy predators so good at hunting big game also make them more vulnerable to extinction - as is shown in a new study of a "
Sci/Tech,"Future online entrepreneurs could log on to see business plans, marketing documents, and other documents from dot-coms launched in the  #39;90s."
Sci/Tech,"Online shoppers using PayPal to pay for goods on eBay (Quote, Chart) will now get up to \$1,000 of coverage for non-delivery of items, thanks to an expansion of the company #39;s buyer protection program."
Sci/Tech,"With its eyes on the future of home entertainment and a relatively uncluttered band of radio spectrum, Cisco Systems Inc. #39;s Linksys division on Wednesday unveiled a line of IEEE 802."
Sci/Tech,A recording-industry trade group says it has filed a new round of lawsuits against 762 people it suspects of distributing its songs for free over Internet  quot;peer to peer quot; networks like Kazaa and eDonkey.
Sports,Champion Tiger Woods battled through back pain to stay in touch with the lead as fellow American Todd Hamilton set the pace in the WGC-American Express Championship first round on Thursday.
Sports," A formal hearing into allegations of racism in Zimbabwe cricket, set up here by the International Cricket Council (ICC), collapsed in disarray when the Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) and the rebel players refused to budge on witness procedure "
Sports,"That #39;s what the public relations folks at Talladega Superspeedway dubbed the next stop in NASCAR #39;s new playoff-style championship, and it would be hard to find many drivers who would argue with the label."
Sports,  The Indians front office wants to find out why one of its players got shot on the team bus Wednesday night in Kansas City.
Sports,"As if playing a divisional opponent was not enough motivation for the New England Patriots this week, they will be shooting to tie the NFL record for most consecutive "
Sports,Brazilian legend Pele has suggested that footballers in his native country should go on strike in opposition to late payments and other issues.
World,"Three bombs exploded at a Baghdad ceremony celebrating the opening of a new sewage system, killing 35 children and seven adults, officials said."
World,"One of two Italian women freed from captivity in Iraq said Thursday they feared for their lives throughout their three-week abduction, despite "
World,"Sudanese authorities have moved hundreds of pro-government fighters from the crisis-torn Darfur region to other parts of the country to keep them out of sight of foreign military observers demanding the militia #39;s disarmament, a rebel leader charged "
World,"Turkey #39;s EU entry should be good news if well managed, although Ankara may have to wait until  quot;well into the next decade quot; to join, according to a European Commission study seen by AFP Thursday."
Business," The U.S. Dow Jones Industrial average  declined on Thursday after drug maker Merck   Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A>  recalled its widely sold Vioxx painkiller and its stock sunk 27  percent."
Business," Crude oil climbed back over  $50 a  barrel on Thursday, with worries over the security of Nigerian  supplies supporting prices despite a surprise increase in U.S.  crude inventories."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said on  Thursday it will eliminate almost 10 percent of its workforce,  slightly less than it previously expected, and vacate real  estate in a cost cutting plan that will save  $500 million in  2005."
Business,"After Coca-Cola reduces earnings guidance, Pepsi raises its outlook and beats Q2 estimates."
Sci/Tech," With its eyes on the future of home entertainment and a relatively uncluttered band of radio spectrum, Cisco Systems Inc.'s Linksys division on Wednesday unveiled a line of IEEE 802.11g/a wireless LAN products."
Sci/Tech," Linux maker acquires security, authentication tools from AOL."
Sci/Tech," Fresh from introducing a major upgrade to the Java platform, Sun Microsystems officials on Thursday revealed some details of the next release of Java, code named  #8220;Mustang #8221; and expected in Spring 2006."
Sci/Tech," Illegal poaching and demand from Western zoos are fueling the extinction of the Asian elephant, animal welfare groups said Thursday."
World, HALIFAX (CP)   A Nova Scotia government backbencher is stepping forward to try to fulfil a promise made by Premier John Hamm to hold elections for Senate vacancies.
World," Three of every four Palestinians live in poverty and their economy still depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic growth last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday."
World," JABALYA, Gaza (Reuters) - Twenty-eight Palestinians and  three Israelis were killed on Thursday, Gaza's bloodiest day in  four years of conflict, as Israel's army struck back after a  rocket attack killed two Israeli children at a border town."
World, The United States and China  reaffirmed their confidence on Thursday in six party talks to  dismantle North Korea's suspected nuclear arsenal despite  Pyongyang's decision to cancel a negotiating round this month.
World,"Bush Administration seeks upbeat reports, will 'curtail' bad news. "
Sci/Tech," AT T Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=T.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">T.N</A>  and Internet  telephone provider Vonage on Thursday said they were cutting  prices for their residential Internet calling services by  $5  per month, the strongest signs yet of a price war in the  nascent market."
World, Stocks were mixed Thursday after Merck   Co. said it would be forced to remove its best selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market due to serious health risks...
Business,IBM Corp. said Wednesday it will take a US\$320 million charge this quarter to settle some claims and cap its liability on others in a long-running class-action dispute about changes made in the 1990s to its pension plan.
Business,Microsoft argued in a Luxembourg court on Thursday that the European Competition Commission #39;s antitrust decision against it would infringe on its intellectual property and cause serious and irreparable harm to the company.
Business,"Shares in Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings (CME.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , parent of the largest US futures exchange, reached the latest in a string of record highs on Thursday as earnings estimates continue to rise."
Sports, Ivan Rodriguez hit his 250th career homer and Jeremy Bonderman threw a four hitter to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 8 0 in the opening game of a doubleheader Thursday.
Sports," The Jacksonville Jaguars managed to go 3 0 despite scoring only 35 points. With Indianapolis coming to town Sunday, the Jaguars might need 35 just to keep pace with Peyton Manning."
Sports," Rick Fox retired Thursday, ending a 13 year pro career during which he was part of three NBA championship teams with the Los Angeles Lakers."
Sports, The NFL will hear Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith's appeal of a pending four game suspension next week.
Sports,"Charlotte Bobcats: Primoz Brezec has signed a contract extension with the Bobcats, who selected him from the Pacers in the expansion draft."
Sports,"Are you ready for some football? Allow me to tell you who is most assuredly ready: Tennessee coaches, players and fans are ready, and Auburn coaches, players and fans."
Sci/Tech,Day one of a two-day hearing focuses on whether the software juggernaut should have to share information with rivals.
World,Two Italian women taken hostage in Iraq said the fear of being killed haunted their captivity despite kindness from their kidnappers who showed them respect because of their charity work.
World,"While desperately hungry flood victims wander the streets of Gonaives searching for help, tons of food aid is piling up in a warehouse guarded by UN peacekeepers."
Sci/Tech,"Security company Digimarc gets \$1 million to push state drivers' licenses with ""covert watermarks."""
Sci/Tech,A note sent through AOL's popular instant-messaging software directs victims to Web sites that host the dangerous graphics.
Sci/Tech,Upcoming Pentium 4 Extreme Edition chips will support a 1066-MHz front-side bus.
World,down unless the government began talks on autonomy and revenue for the oil-producing Niger Delta region. Militia leader Mujahid Dokubo-Asari agreed to a truce on Wednesday to allow talks to proceed.
Business,MEXICO CITY (Dow Jones/AP) -- DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it plans to spend \$210 million to update one of its assembly plants in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila.
Business,"(Sept. 30) -- Even if it won #39;t ever happen on the golf course, Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh are now teammates. Forstmann Little  amp; Co."
Business,US lawmakers asked the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday to investigate recent disclosures of improper mutual fund sales practices on military bases.
Sci/Tech," Online DVD rental service Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc., maker of a digital video recorder, on Thursday said they have agreed to develop a joint entertainment offering, driving shares of both companies higher."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, CALIF: Completing the first leg of a quest for a \$10 million prize, a test pilot took a privately financed plane past the cusp of space on Wednesday morning in a flight that had equal measures of white-knuckle moments and triumph."
Sci/Tech,"An announcement that AT amp;T would drop its prices for its VoIP CallVantage Service, its popular residential broadband phone service, from \$34."
Sci/Tech,Beaverton-based Digimarc Corp. and the federal government have entered into an ID authentication pilot project the company said is worth about \$1 million.
Sci/Tech,"Wildlife authorities in Australia plan to implant contraceptive hormones into 2,000 koala bears in an effort to keep the numbers down."
Sports," Cleveland Indians pitcher Kyle Denney shrugged off being hit in the leg by a bullet, and said Thursday he was grateful he may have been protected by white cheerleaders boots he was wearing as part of a hazing ritual."
Sports,Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero has sustained an Achilles tendon injury that will rule him out for two weeks. The Italian international will miss the World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Belarus 
World,"A woman wept as she described being raped as a young girl by a man who is now mayor of Pitcairn Island, as his sex abuse trial opened on this remote rocky outcrop populated by descendants of the 18th-century Bounty mutineers."
Business," Governments react differently to acts of terror. President Bush took the war against terror on the offensive, to Afghanistan and Iraq. In Spain, the newly elected government chose to react to the Madrid train bombings with appeasement, withdrawing Spanish troops from Iraq. In Russia, President Vladimir Putin has reacted to the Beslan school massacre by taking yet another step in centralizing political power in the Kremlin. ..."
Business," The blue chip Dow Jones average fell  on Thursday after drug maker Merck   Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> withdrew its  widely used Vioxx painkiller after evidence showed the drug  could increase risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business," Crude oil futures briefly climbed back  over  $50 a barrel on Thursday, with worries over the security  of Nigerian supplies supporting prices despite a surprise  increase in U.S. crude inventories."
Business," Toyota Motor Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=7203.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">7203.T</A> said on  Thursday it will double the number of Prius hybrid electric  cars that it sends to the U.S. market to 100,000 units annually  next year, making it the Japanese automaker's third  best selling sedan."
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO/TAIPEI (Reuters) - From Taiwan to Texas, the  specter of record-high oil prices has dampened expectations for  corporate technology spending, though some well-placed  companies such as low-cost computer maker Dell Inc. could be  spared, analysts said on Thursday."
Business,A controversial project near a Mexican archeological site yields another snootful of bad P.R. for Wal-Mart.
Business,"The Toronto stock market posted a small gain today, pushed higher by the gold sector, but drug company Merck  amp; Co. took the Dow Jones industrial average into the red after taking its arthritis drug Vioxx off the market."
Business,Nortel Networks Corp. on Thursday said it would cut fewer jobs than announced in August as part of the effort to improve its financial condition.
Business,"Wachovia Corp. (WB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the fifth-largest US bank, on Thursday named David Carroll head of capital management, one of its biggest businesses, replacing Donald McMullen, who is retiring."
Business,German-American auto maker DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it will invest US\$210 million (euro168 million) to update an assembly plant in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila.
Business,"PepsiCo Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 soft- drink maker, said third-quarter earnings increased 35 percent, boosted by sales in Asia and lower taxes."
Business,"While it is true that many Americans have moved into the ranks of being considered millionaires, the lower-income portion of the country has been taking a worse beating than boxer Roy Jones Jr."
Sci/Tech,AT amp;T has lowered the price of its CallVantage telephone service to \$29.99 per month. It includes unlimited local and long distance calling within the US and Canada.
Sci/Tech," Koalas are considered in danger of extinction in parts of Australia, but in one southern state authorities plan to implant 2,000 of the furry marsupials with contraceptives to control their numbers."
Sci/Tech,"com September 30, 2004, 12:52 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"The software maker has filed a claim over its per-employee pricing plan, highlighting the tech industry's increasing focus on patents, News.com has learned."
Sports,"Former Hornets forward Lee Nailon will return to the team at least for training camp. Nailon and guard Junior Harrington both signed contracts with New Orleans on Thursday, bringing the Hornets #39; preseason roster to 19 players."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair will  go into hospital Friday for a procedure to correct heart  palpitations but will be fully functioning and back at work  next week, his office said in a statement."
Business,"The company that makes the drug, Merck, said the company recalled the drug voluntarily after it received new research results. The results showed people taking the drug for several years have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business,"Crude oil futures in New York gained Thursday for the ninth time in 10 days, but again failed to settle above \$50, as questions remained about the progress of truce talks in Nigeria and the recovery of production in the Gulf of Mexico."
Business,"WATERLOO, ONTARIO - Research in Motion reported sharply higher quarterly profits and revenues Thursday as sales of its popular BlackBerry wireless e-mail device continue to soar."
Business,"Semiconductor companies moved higher in trading Thursday after an industry group said sales rose 1.1 percent to \$18.2 billion in August from the previous month, and that inventories are on the decline."
Business,"US cereal maker General Mills is planning to make all of its cereals with whole grains, in an effort to cater to more health-conscious breakfast eaters."
Business,"SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The US Postal Service has asked Los Angeles-based Stamps.com Inc. to end a market test and stop taking orders for its PhotoStamps program, which allows customers to print "
World," Three court appointed doctors  examined Chile's former military dictator Augusto Pinochet on  Thursday, a key step that will decide whether the 88 year old  general will stand trial for human rights abuses."
World," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina's leftist  president called IMF head Rodrigo Rato an old-style ""plantation  owner"" for trying to force the South American country to  swallow free-market reforms as a condition for aid."
Sci/Tech,"update A price war is brewing in the world of Internet telephone services, as providers try to win over consumers who now have a host of options when it comes to making calls."
Sci/Tech,"In a heavy blow to Microsoft #39;s intellectual property rights, the US Patent and Trademark Office has initially rejected Microsoft #39;s patent claims on the universally popular FAT (file allocation table) file system."
Sports,"Tiger Woods pursed his lips and cursed under his breath as he stood over his first tee shot, feeling spasms in his back and knowing the sharp pain that was coming with each shot."
Sports,"The nations largest superspeedway at 2.66 miles is the home of the first superspeedway event and first restrictor plate race in NASCARs bold, but controversial, Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship."
World,"Three court-appointed doctors examined Chile #39;s former military dictator Augusto Pinochet on Thursday, a key step that will decide whether the 88-year-old general will stand trial for human rights abuses."
World,Tony Blair is to be admitted to hospital on Friday  for a procedure to correct a heart problem.
Business," The Justice Department is  investigating possible accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, bringing  greater government scrutiny to bear on the mortgage finance  company, already facing a parallel inquiry by the SEC, a source  close to the matter said on Thursday."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> will pay   $92,349 in civil fines to settle air pollution violations at a  Michigan plant, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said on  Thursday."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops struck deep inside the largest Palestinian refugee camp Thursday, battling masked gunmen in an unprecedented campaign to stop deadly rocket fire on Israeli towns. Twenty-six Palestinians were killed and 131 wounded, the bloodiest single-day toll in fighting in 30 months..."
World,"<p></p><p> By Ignacio Badal</p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Three court-appointed doctorsexamined Chile's former military dictator Augusto Pinochet onThursday, a key step that will decide whether the 88-year-oldgeneral will stand trial for human rights abuses.</p>"
Business,"Research In Motion Ltd., which makes the BlackBerry handheld device and other mobile products, on Thursday said its second-quarter profit rose significantly on improved sales."
Business,German-American auto maker DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it will invest \$210 million to update an assembly plant in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila.
Sci/Tech,"Fast on the heels of its announcement that Russia would be the fourth of five countries in a pilot program of a low-cost, limited-functionality version of Windows XP, Microsoft named India as the fifth country."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik, in a statement the company issued, said the assets have  quot;tremendous longterm strategic value for the open source industry quot; and his company."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Corp (TN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it was lowering the price on its CallVantage Internet calling service by \$5 per month, matching the price from several other suppliers."
Sci/Tech,A measure that would make it easier to sue online file-trading networks like Kazaa and Morpheus failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday because lawmakers said there was too much opposition.
Sci/Tech,"The US Patent and Trademark Office has preliminarily rejected a Microsoft Corp. patent on a system for recognizing computer files, a victory for  quot;open source quot; advocates who believe "
Sci/Tech,"PLAYSTATION 3 will use the Blu-ray Disc format, while a new, slimmer PlayStation 2 will go on sale internationally early in November."
Sci/Tech,"Oscar-winning film actor Kevin Spacey received some hostile reviews as he launched his first season at the helm of London #39;s famous Old Vic theater with  quot;Cloaca, quot; a play about four men in the throes of a mid-life crisis."
Sports,Chelsea #39;s 3-1 win against FC Porto was not owner Roman Abramovich #39;s only reason to smile after Champions League action on Wednesday.
Sports,"KILKENNY, Ireland : British Open champion Todd Hamilton proved he deserved to be playing with the big boys when he shot a blistering six-under 66 in the first round of the seven million dollar WGC American Express Championship."
Sports,Newcastle United cruised into the Group Stage of the Uefa Cup with a resounding 5-1 victory over Hapoel Bnei Sachnin. A hat-trick for Alan Shearer and a brace for Patrick Kluivert ensured the Magpies won 7-1 on aggregate.
Sports,"NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 30: Chances of a judicial intervention before the start of the India-Australia cricket series receded today, as the Supreme Court remained engrossed in the legal debate on whether the BCCI should be treated as an authority of "
Sports,Alan Shearer and Patrick Kluivert teamed up to fire Newcastle into the group stage of the UEFA Cup with a striking master-class in Tel Aviv.
Sports,The years of failure for the Cubs always seem to come with an indelible image that serves as a harsh reminder of what might have been.
Sports,"TALLADEGA - With Jeff Gordon coasting to victory, behind a pace car and ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr., fans frustrated with a finish under caution littered Talladega Superspeedway with debris after the race in April."
World,"BAGHDAD, SEPTEMBER 30: Insurgents detonated three car bombs near a US Military convoy in Baghdad on Thursday, killing 41 people, 34 of them children who were rushing to collect sweets from American troops."
World,"Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir accused the United States of training and arming the rebels in the western Darfur region, Egypt #39;s Al-Ahram newspaper said Thursday."
World,"The Arab news network Al-Jazeera showed video Thursday of 10 new hostages seized in Iraq by militants. Al-Jazeera said the 10 -- six Iraqis, two Lebanese and two Indonesian "
World,"After a meeting with Secretary of State Colin Powell, China #39;s top diplomat accused the United States on Thursday of endangering peace in the Taiwan Straits by selling weapons to Taiwan."
Business, The Trix Rabbit and that Lucky Charms leprechaun are going on a whole grain diet. General Mills announced on Thursday that it will convert all of its breakfast cereals to whole grain.
Sci/Tech," If you're not ready to feverishly debate Iraq or the deficit in this bitterly divisive election year, you can always surf the Web, where politics is frequently nothing but a big joke."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday we reported that the Senate Judiciary Committee would be taking up the Induce Act once again. They did so this morning, and the bill failed to advance because of strong opposition from the technology "
Sci/Tech,Sandisk increased capacities and bandwidths of its CompactFlash product line. The cards are now available with up to eight GByte of space and twice the data transfer speed of the previous generation.
Sci/Tech," Online DVD rental service Netflix Inc.  and TiVo Inc., maker of a digital video recorder, on Thursday said they have agreed to develop a joint entertainment offering, driving shares of both companies higher."
Sci/Tech," Charles Darwin would have had to wait decades for his own ""natural selection"" as a Nobel prize winner and Stephen Hawking might never get one, if his physics theories are not proved or widely accepted in his lifetime."
Sci/Tech," A flurry of space tourism milestones and announcements in recent days signals that human spaceflight is shifting from governments to the private sector, space experts say."
Sci/Tech," The leader of a Canadian team preparing to launch a piloted rocket into suborbital space is committed to making the spaceflight, even as hopes to win an international private space race appear to be slipping away."
Business," Drug maker Merck   Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A>  dominated trading in U.S. stocks on Thursday, single handedly  driving the 30 stock Dow Jones average lower after it withdrew  its arthritis drug Vioxx because a study showed it doubled the  risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business," General Mills Inc. on Thursday said it  will begin using whole grains in all of its breakfast cereals,  including such well known brands as Lucky Charms and Trix,  becoming the latest foodmaker to promote healthier eating."
Business,"Accounting scandals, first at Freddie Mac and now alleged at Fannie Mae, call into question the future of those government-sponsored but investor-owned companies that buy home mortgages from lenders."
Business,"Description: Lifestyle maven Martha Stewart is preparing to serve time in the federal prison for women in Alderson, WV NPR #39;s Noah Adams speaks with Hillary and John Benish, proprietors of Alderson Hospitality House -- a hostel for prison visitors -- about "
World,UNITED NATIONS : A UN envoy told the Security Council that widespread war crimes likely had taken place in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region.
Sci/Tech,More than a third of those surveyed said they had a greater chance of being struck by lightning than of being hit by malicious code.
Sci/Tech,The Internet phone service providers try to win over consumers who now have a host of options when it comes to making calls.
Sci/Tech,"Man pleads guilty to spamming people through unprotected hot spots, again raising concerns about risks of open-access Wi-Fi."
Sci/Tech,TiVo CEO Mike Ramsay resigns from his board position at Netflix to avoid conflicts of interest.
Sci/Tech,The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently rolled out an Intranet that has helped it handle overflow processing for hurricane disaster relief.
Sci/Tech,A router and clients for both notebooks and desktops can provide Wi-Fi connectivity over either of two unlicensed radio bands.
Sci/Tech,"A European Court judge today pressed Microsoft to explain how it would suffer irreparable harm if it follows EU orders to share technology with competitors, but offered no clues as to how he'll rule."
Sci/Tech,FedEx said today that it will use software from Opsware Inc. to help it make the most of its IT resources.
Sci/Tech,"A European Court judge today pressed Microsoft to explain how it would suffer irreparable harm if it follows EU orders to share technology with competitors, but he offered no clues as to how he will rule."
Sci/Tech,IBM will take a \$320 million charge this quarter to settle some claims and cap its liability on others in a long-running class-action fight over changes made to its pension plan in the 1990s.
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Postal Service wants Stamps.com to stop taking orders for its PhotoStamps program, which allows customers to print individualized photos on stamps, pending a review of the program."
Sci/Tech,"Germany's third-largest city decided to equip 14,000 computers with Linux and other open-source office apps, despite concerns about patent infringements raised in the debate over new European Union patent laws."
Sci/Tech,"Two carriers plan hosted, IP-based services that provide automatic call distribution, interactive voice response, call control, monitoring and customer-history databases."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat Inc. is adding Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Certificate Management System to its software arsenal through a \$25 million deal with America Online Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is fighting a rejection by U.S. patent authorities of a patent for its FAT (file allocation table) file system, the company said Thursday. Meanwhile, it's celebrating a jury decision clearing it of patent infringement charges related to a feature in its Office software."
Business,"Tampa, Florida - If you or someone you know is taking the arthritis drug, Vioxx, its been pulled from the market. The manufacturer, Merck  amp; Co."
Business,"San Francisco, September 30: IBM on Wednesday said it will take a third-quarter charge of \$320 million to settle all but two claims of an ongoing lawsuit claiming its pension plan discriminated against older workers, in exchange for capping its potential "
Business,"WATERLOO, Ont. - Research In Motion, which has seen demand for its BlackBerry wireless e-mail devices soar this year, reported another strong quarter today with revenues more than doubling to \$310."
Business,  The University of California at Berkeley and the government of Samoa have agreed to split profits from any AIDS drug researchers develop from a rainforest tree.
Business,"NEW YORK: PepsiCo Inc., the world #39;s No 2 soft drink company, said today quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and strong earnings at its key Frito-Lay snack and North American beverage units."
Business,"Wachovia Corp., the fourth-largest US bank, on Thursday said its capital management chief will retire from the company and be replaced by the head of the group in charge of its integration with recently acquired SouthTrust Corp."
Business,"Buyout firm Forstmann Little  amp; Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cleveland, Ohio-based IMG. IMG is being acquired from trusts established by the late Mark McCormack, who founded the company, and "
Sci/Tech,". - As soon as Monday, Burt Rutan could send his split-tailed space guppy past the envelope of blue sky for the second "
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: In its initial rejection of Microsoft #39;s claims regarding the FAT file system, the US Patent and Trademark Office seems to be rediscovering a law barring  quot;obvious quot; patents."
Sci/Tech,Telecommunications giant AT amp;T Corp. said on Wednesday that it will offer its CallVantage Internet-based phone service at consumer electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Berkeley - A University of California, Berkeley, paleobiologist and his colleagues warn that the future of the Earth #39;s mammals could be as dire as it was between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago, when a combination of climate change and human pressure resulted "
Sci/Tech,"Apple says it will deliver its iTunes music service to more European countries next month. Corroborating several reports in recent months, Reuters is reporting today that Apple Computer is planning the next "
Sci/Tech,"Despite speakers at the EPCglobal US conference talking up the benefits of radio frequency identification, many US companies are still waiting to see a clear reason to adopt RFID technology."
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone has launched a stinging attack on Silverstone #39;s owners after dumping the British Grand Prix from the Formula One calendar.
Sports,"Safety Shaun Williams of the New York Giants will be sidelined the rest of the season after surgery on his left knee on Thursday. Williams was hurt in practice last Friday, when he intercepted a pass and landed awkwardly."
World," China is likely to have 800 ballistic missiles targeting Taiwan before the end of 2006, Taipei #39;s defence minister said yesterday as he pressed the case for an US $18 billion ( $30."
World,"German Chancellor Gerhard Schrder could cancel his trip to Afghanistan in early October if the violence there escalates, a government source said Thursday after a rocket attack on a German-run reconstruction team."
World," Three court appointed doctors examined Chile's former military dictator Augusto Pinochet on Thursday, a key step that will decide whether the 88 year old general will stand trial for human rights abuses."
World, Rangers clinched a place in the lucrative group stages of the UEFA Cup with penalties deciding their first round match against CS Maritimo.
World," BEIJING (CP)   China urged the Canadian Embassy on Thursday to hand over 44 possible North Korean asylum seekers, while officials said nine North Koreans who entered a U.S. school in Shanghai had been handed over to Chinese police."
World," Anxious Democrats in Congress were counting on their presidential challenger John Kerry to stage a comeback in his debate against President George W. Bush, as they nervously prepare for a vote in November on their own future."
World,Socialists want to bolster Spain's church-state barrier.
World,"Over 100,000 refugees in Zambia will have their food rations cut by half due to lack of money, the UN says."
World,Gregory Vignal's penalty sends Rangers into the Uefa Cup group stage after a nail-biting 120 minutes at Ibrox.
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Online DVD rental service  Netflix Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=NFLX.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">NFLX.O</A> and digital video recorder maker TiVo  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TIVO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TIVO.O</A> on Thursday said they would jointly develop a  product to download movies over the Internet that could mark a  revolution in home entertainment."
World,"In the hours before tonight's debate, President Bush comforted Floridians, while John Kerry got some last-minute advice."
World, A string of bombs killed 35 children and wounded scores of others as U.S. troops handed out candy Thursday at a government sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant...
World, Wall Street closed out a dismal third quarter with a mixed performance Thursday after Merck   Co. said it would be forced to remove its best selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market...
World," The Republican controlled House emphatically defeated a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage Thursday, the latest in a string of conservative pet causes pushed to a vote by GOP leaders in the run up to Election Day.    The vote was 227 186, far short of the two thirds needed for approval on a measure that President Bush backed but the Senate had previously rejected..."
Business,"If you use Vioxx to help ease the pain of arthritis, you better start shopping around for new drug. Merck, the maker of Vioxx is voluntarily pulling the popular drug off the shelves because new research finds an increased risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business,"The University of California, Berkeley, has signed an agreement with the Samoan government to isolate, from a tree, the gene for a promising anti- Aids drug and to share any royalties from the sale of a gene-derived drug with the people of Samoa."
Business,Shares of financial services stocks on Thursday generally shrugged off a Securities and Exchange Commission action against Raymond James Financial Services Inc.
Sports," Javier Valentin doubled in the go ahead run with two outs in the 12th inning and the Cincinnati Reds played spoiler again, sending the Chicago Cubs to a crushing 2 1 defeat Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Is open source becoming the dumping ground for no-longer-wanted software, sort of like a Salvation Army dropoff point for programs instead of old clothes?"
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T (T) and Internet telephone provider Vonage said Thursday they are cutting prices for their residential Internet calling services by \$5 a month, the strongest signs yet of a price war in the nascent market."
Sci/Tech,The impact radio-frequency identification has throughout an entire supply chain is top of mind for a number of companies experimenting with the technology.
Sports,Tiger Woods produced one of the most remarkable rounds of his glittering career yesterday. A four-under-par 68 on the first day of the AmEx World Championship at Mount Juliet 
Sports," With losses in four of their last five games to non playoff teams, the Chicago Cubs know they can #39;t falter over their final four games of the season, or they will miss the playoffs."
Sports,"WE SHOULD preserve in aspic this week in the Champions League. I have a suspicion that we will not see in our lifetime a debut quite as startling, quite as memorable as Wayne Rooney for Manchester United at Old Trafford."
Sports, Chicago Blackhawks forward Tuomo Ruutu will undergo surgery Friday to repair a subluxation of his left shoulder.
Sports, The point guard thought he was great. The general manager had no comment. Dennis Rodman himself? He thinks the Denver Nuggets could really use a guy like him.
World,The leader of a militia group from the southern oil-rich region of Nigeria says talks between government officials and rebels continued in Abuja late into the evening on Thursday.
World, Two Indonesian women working for an electricity firm are among 10 new hostages reported seized by militants in Iraq. The Arab news network Al Jazeera showed footage yesterday in which a group called 
World, Australia #39;s opposition leader Mark Latham may have dealt the killer blow against his rival John Howard in the run up to next week #39;s federal election by offering free medical care to people aged above 75.
World,"GHAZIABAD: Thursday was just another working day for Santosh Khushwaha (22), a worker at Bhushan Steel #39;s plant in Sahibabad. Till about 3.20 pm."
Sports, Some players at the 84 Lumber Classic thought they were getting a perk unlike any other on the PGA Tour. They wound up with a flight they won't soon forget.
Sports," Washington, D.C., plans to sell  $410  million in tax exempt and taxable bonds by the end of 2005 to  finance a stadium for professional baseball, city officials  said on Thursday."
Sports,"Cincinnati Reds slugger Adam Dunn set the major league record for strikeouts in one season with 190, when he fanned in his first two at-bats Thursday against the Chicago Cubs."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks Corp. will lay off approximately 1,400 employees in the U.S. and about 950 in Canada, with those employees to be notified by the end of June 2005, the network equipment vendor said in a regulatory filing Thursday that fleshed out earlier announcements of the coming layoffs."
Sci/Tech,"Syska Hennessy, an engineering, technology, and construction company, unveiled this week a unique design for cooling datacenters that would allow companies to pack almost double the number of servers into a datacenter space."
Business," The Justice Department is  investigating possible accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, bringing  greater government scrutiny to bear on the mortgage finance  company, already facing a parallel inquiry by the SEC, a source  close to the matter said on Thursday."
Business," U.S. securities regulators on  Thursday charged brokerage Raymond James Financial Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RJF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RJF.N</A>  with fraud over misconduct by a former broker charged with  misappropriating about  $8.7 million in investor funds."
Business," A federal civil rights agency  sued Lucent Technologies Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A> on Thursday, charging the  telecom equipment maker had discriminated in its pension policy  against women workers who took pregnancy leave."
Business,"The taste for oil is growing faster in China than anywhere else in the world, making it the second biggest importer after the US."
Business,"Eurostar describes talks with the RMT union aimed at averting strike action as ""very constructive""."
Business,Argentina #39;s leftist president called IMF head Rodrigo Rato an old-style  quot;plantation owner quot; for trying to force the South American country to swallow free-market reforms as a condition for aid.
Business,"LONDON, Sept 30 (AFP) - Oil prices resumed their march towards 50 dollars in New York on Thursday even as peace talks were set to resume in major producer Nigeria and following an unexpected rise in US crude inventories."
Business,"Mexico expects to double automobile capacity in 10 years, attracting investment of as much as \$10 billion from foreign automakers, Economy Minister Fernando Canales said in an interview."
Business,"Negotiations to avoid a strike by union journalists at the Chicago Sun-Times are heading into overtime. With the tabloids labor agreement set to expire tomorrow, labor and management appear no closer to a deal than they were Sept."
Business,"Wachovia Corp. said Thursday that Don McMullen Jr., head of its capital management unit, is retiring at year-end. He will be replaced by David Carroll, 47, who has led the company #39;s merger integrations and corporate marketing."
Sci/Tech, NTT DoCoMo on Thursday unveiled what it calls the nation #39;s first prototype micro fuel cell aimed at boosting battery life for its powerful third generation FOMA handsets.
Sports,"News reports from Britain say the British Grand Prix race will be dropped from next year #39;s Formula One calendar, because of a financial dispute between race organizers and Formula One chief Bernie Eccelstone."
Sports,"Most of the big names advanced safely to the inaugural group stage of the UEFA Cup after a frantic night #39;s action Thursday, though Parma, Real Zaragoza and particularly Rangers, cut it fine."
Sports," The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Avery Johnson on Thursday, bringing the guard back to the team for which he played during parts of 2002 and 2003."
Sports,Mike Hanke scored three second-half goals and led Schalke 04 into the inaugural group stage of the UEFA Cup Thursday with a 4-0 beating of Latvia #39;s Liepajas Metalurgs.
Sports,"TRONDHEIM (Norway) - To attack or not to attack, that is the question Arsenal have yet to figure out in the Champions League. And it cost the Premiership kings two points against Norwegian champions Rosenborg "
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Corp. is trimming the price of its new Internet-based telephone service for the second time in six months, prompting a top rival to follow suit."
Sci/Tech,"  For the third time in three weeks, the US Senate Judiciary Committee decided to take no action on the controversial Induce Act aimed at illegal file swapping on peer to peer (define) networks."
Sci/Tech,"The DVD Forum has approved the physical disc specifications for the rewritable version of HD-DVDs (High Definition/High Density-DVDs), taking the format an important step nearer to mass production."
Sci/Tech,"Victorian environment officers are about to embark on an ambitious campaign, implanting contraceptives in 2,000 koalas. The new koala management strategy is designed to protect the koalas and their environment."
World,A plane load of British-bound passengers diverted to Amsterdam after a bomb scare was back in the UK. British Airways flight 983 from Berlin #39;s Tegel Airport was due to arrive at London #39;s Heathrow Airport at 
Sci/Tech, The early take on Oracle's tender offer for PeopleSoft was that it was insincere. Oracle boss Lawrence Ellison just wanted to sabotage PeopleSoft's relations with customers. So said various pundits when the takeover was announced a year ago.
World," France has sent a senior foreign ministry official to the Jordanian capital Amman as part of efforts to secure the release of two French hostages in Iraq, the ministry announced."
World," Frantic doctors tended to patients on a blood smeared hospital floor and operated on cafeteria tables, as medics rushed in with more wounded and mangled bodies."
World, VICTORIA (CP)   The B.C. government will hold its first byelection since being elected in 2001 on Oct. 28.
World, The U.S. House of Representatives failed on Thursday to muster the two thirds majority needed to pass a proposed constitutional amendment backed by President Bush to ban gay marriage.
Sci/Tech," A European Union judge will weigh on  Friday whether Microsoft should be forced to remove its music  and video player from its Windows operating software, in a  second day of hearings at the EU's second highest court."
World," The United States and the European  Union are unlikely to reach agreement on a new civil aircraft  pact, a European Union official said on Thursday, increasing  chances the two sides could fight out the issue at the World  Trade Organization."
World,Shots are fired at a protest in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince as looting impedes the relief effort flood hit Gonaives.
World,Russia's first race hate murder trial ends in long jail terms for three men who killed an African medical student.
Business,"David Eldon will retire next year as chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. and the Hang Seng Bank, HSBC Group said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion Ltd., which makes the BlackBerry handheld device and other mobile products, on Thursday said its second-quarter profit rose significantly on improved sales."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he will undergo a medical procedure Friday to correct an irregular heartbeat, a surprise announcement linked to treatment he had a year ago.    Blair also used the opportunity to end months of speculation about his leadership future by announcing that he intends to serve a full third term if his party is re elected in national elections expected next year..."
Business,A European Union judge will weigh on Friday whether Microsoft should be forced to remove its music and video player from its Windows operating software 
Sci/Tech,Red Hat Inc. announced Thursday that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with America Online Inc. to acquire its Netscape Security Solutions software assets.
Sci/Tech,A recording-industry trade group said Thursday it had filed a new round of lawsuits against 762 people it suspects of distributing its songs for free over Internet  quot;peer to peer quot; networks like Kazaa and eDonkey.
Sci/Tech,"  Salesforce.com (Quote, Chart) CEO Marc Benioff is hoping to do to call centers and help desks what he has accomplished in the CRM space."
Sci/Tech,An Apple executive has told Reuters that the company will expand its European iTunes Music Store next month. Apple Vice President Eddie Cue told the news service that Apple plans to cover 
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday night he will go into hospital Friday and stay overnight for a procedure to correct irregular heartbeats.
World,Dozens of children were killed yesterday when three car bombs exploded in a coordinated attack in Baghdad that left 44 people dead and more than 200 injured.
World,Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet has undergone psychiatric tests to determine if he is fit to stand trial for alleged human rights abuses during his 17-year rule.
World,"Australian police have charged almost 200 people -- including child care workers, doctors and teachers - - in the nation #39;s largest crackdown on child pornography."
Sports," Sounds like David Letterman is as big a ""Pops"" fan as most everyone else."
Sports," Most of the big names advanced safely to  the inaugural group stage of the UEFA Cup after a frantic  night's action Thursday, though Parma, Real Zaragoza and  particularly Rangers, cut it fine."
Sports,"Ichiro Suzuki went home without the major league hits record, thanks to Oakland's determined pitching staff -- and a much bigger hit by Bobby Crosby."
Sports,Javier Valentin doubled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 12th inning and the Cincinnati Reds played spoiler again.
Sports,A 4-under 68 left Tiger Woods two shots behind British Open champion Todd Hamilton after one painful round in the American Express Championship.
Sci/Tech,"A select group of testers next week will get an early look at MSN Messenger 7.0, the next version of Microsoft Corp.'s popular instant messaging client."
Sci/Tech," Security appliance maker ServGate Technologies Inc. next week will announce a new line of products through Dell Inc.'s Web site, providing hardware with integrated antivirus, spam filtering and other security features for small businesses."
Business," The Justice Department is investigating possible accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, bringing greater government scrutiny to bear on the mortgage finance company, already facing a parallel inquiry by the SEC, a source close to the matter said on Thursday."
Business," Talks between a rebel warlord and the  Nigerian president aimed at preventing an explosion of violence  in the oil producing Niger Delta will resume Friday, an  organizer said."
Sports,"Forget the mayhem in Iraq, the presidential elections, even last night #39;s candidates #39; debate. A banner headline yesterday in The Washington Post proclaimed the only news in "
World, Millions of volunteers led by emergency teams fanned out across Thailand yesterday in a new drive to fight bird flu after Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gave officials 30 days to eradicate the epidemic.
Sci/Tech," #147;I am writing these words on the most elegant desktop computer I #146;ve ever used, #148; writes Walt Mossberg about the iMac G5 in the Wall Street Journal,  #147;a computer that is not only uncommonly beautiful but fast and powerful, virus-free and surprisingly affordable. This machine takes up no more space on a desk than a flat-panel monitor. In fact, the entire computer is contained behind a flat-panel screen in a space just 2 inches thick  #151; thinner than most flat-panel monitors alone. #148; Sep 23"
Business, Shares of Navistar International Corp.  rose 2.7 percent before the bell on Monday after the commercial truck maker said it expects higher fourth quarter earnings and revenue.
Business,The United States is calling on international lending institutions to reform their ways of operating so that they can give more aid to poor nations.
Business,"IMG Group, the agency behind Tiger Woods, Liz Hurley, James Brown and Michael Schumacher, is being sold to a New York investment house for an estimated 400m."
Sci/Tech,"For the second time this week, a storage hardware vendor has acquired a storage software vendor. On Thursday, officials of Louisville, Colo."
Sci/Tech,The US Patent Trademark Office has rejected all claims to patents for a Windows file format held by Microsoft. Under a reexamination process initiated earlier this year by the recently formed Public Patent 
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems is backing European Union efforts to standardize office document formats, including a proposal that would enable people to switch easily between Microsoft-based documents and those created with open-source software."
Sci/Tech,"US consumers and businesses have lost an estimated \$US500 million (\$688 million) to the internet scam known as  quot;phishing quot;, with seven out of 10 lured to fake websites, according to a survey."
Sci/Tech,Japanese mobile network operator NTT DoCoMo announced on Thursday that it has developed a prototype micro fuel cell that will recharge a third-generation mobile phone.
Sports,"PARIS: Chelsea beat Porto, Barcelona blew away Shakhtar Donetsk and AC Milan struck twice in the last two minutes to sink Celtic but Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was the biggest winner of them all."
Sports,A good Lazio side had no difficulty in administrating the second leg of the Uefa Cup first round in order to qualify to the next stage.
Sports,The most important thing to remember when looking at the strengths and weaknesses of South Carolina as opposed to the strengths and weaknesses of Alabama is that nothing South Carolina Coach Lou Holtz can be believed.
World,"Baghdad, Sept. 30 (NNN): At least 50 people, including 35 children, were killed and 145 others injured in a series of car bombings in Iraq on Thursday, reports reaching here said."
World,"MARK COLVIN: Teachers, doctors, police and childcare workers are the people we trust with our children. But members of those professions are among more than 150 people arrested in the biggest child pornography crackdown that Australia has ever seen."
Business," The United States and the European  Union are unlikely to reach a new civil aircraft pact covering  Boeing Co. and Airbus, an EU official said on Thursday,  boosting the chances the two sides will take their subsidy  countercharges to the World Trade Organization."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Corp. is trimming the price of its new Internet-based telephone service for the second time in six months, prompting a top rival to follow suit."
Sci/Tech,Storage Technology Corp. (StorageTek) acquired Storability Inc. on Thursday for an undisclosed sum in an attempt to boost the storage management and monitoring software delivery capabilities of its ILM (information lifecycle management) portfolio.
Sci/Tech,"Although Linux backers boast of a growing market share on the desktop, especially in booming regions like Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, those numbers are hugely inflated, a research firm said Thursday, because most of the PCs actually "
Sports,"Graeme Souness #39;s honeymoon period as Newcastle manager continued in the Middle East last night, Alan Shearer helping himself to a hat-trick and Patrick Kluivert scoring twice as "
Sports," quot;A bitter blow, quot; decreed Sir Jackie Stewart on the news that the circuit which hosted the first Formula One grand prix on May 13, 1950, had been dropped."
Sports,"Herkimer, NY (Sports Network) - Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Justin Strzelczyk was killed in a collision with a tanker truck after leading police on a highway chase for 40 miles in upstate New York Thursday morning."
Business,"By Rosie Murray-West, City Correspondent (Filed: 01/10/2004). US pharmaceutical giant Merck lost about a quarter of its value yesterday after it pulled arthritis drug Vioxx owing to concerns over heart attacks as a side-effect."
Business,But shares fall in after-hours trading even though the company reports a sharply higher 2Q profit. TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd.
Business,"IMG, the sports and celebrity management group that represents such star names as Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher and Elizabeth Hurley has been sold, it announced."
Business,"Faced with mountains of inventory, quick thinking by some semiconductor manufacturers helped the market avoid its first decrease in chip sales since the war in Iraq began."
Business,"LONDON Mars, the candy and food company that owns brands like Milky Way and Starburst, said Thursday that it was consolidating much of its global advertising account with units of Omnicom Group, dealing a blow to Grey Global Group and its soon-to-be parent "
Sci/Tech,"AN IBM machine has reclaimed the title of world #39;s fastest supercomputer, overtaking a Japanese model which caused shock waves within United States government agencies when it set a computing speed record in 2002."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON  quot;Cloaca, quot; apparently, is the Latin word for  quot;sewer, quot; which might seem a strange image with which to launch a new theatrical regime."
Sports,MANCHESTER UNITED legend Denis Law last night tipped Wayne Rooney to break all his Old Trafford scoring records. Law was the ultimate United marksman and is still widely acclaimed as  #39;The King #39; for his amazing goalscoring feats.
World,"BAGHDAD In one of the most horrific attacks here since the fall of Saddam Hussein, a pair of car bombs tore through a street celebration Thursday at the opening of a government-built sewer plant, killing 41 Iraqi civilians, at least 34 of them children "
World,"The United Nations says it is trying to speed up the arrival of peacekeeping troops in Haiti to help with emergency relief in the wake of Tropical Storm Jeanne, which wreaked havoc in the Caribbean nation earlier this month."
World, Scientists hoping to study the ancient skeleton known as Kennewick Man are protesting a bill by Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell that they say could block their efforts.
World," U.S. forces have launched a major  offensive on the rebel stronghold of Samarra after a series of  horrific car bombings in Baghdad on Thursday that killed 41  people, mostly children."
World," U.N. envoys told the Security  Council on Thursday that war crimes had probably occurred on ""a  large and systematic scale"" in Sudan's Darfur region and called  for foreign police to help stop abuses."
Sci/Tech,"An online photo album showing Navy SEALS with Iraqi prisoners prompts an investigation. A military prosecutor says they're simply evidence of juvenile behavior, but they may violate the Geneva Convention, which prohibits souvenir photos of prisoners of war."
World,"US and Iraqi forces begin a major operation against rebels in Iraq's northern city of Samarra, reports say."
World,"Labour wins the Hartlepool by-election with a reduced majority, as the Conservatives are beaten into fourth place."
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration insists that until pharmaceutical giant Merck presented new information this week, there was not enough evidence to pull the arthritis drug Vioxx off the market."
Sci/Tech,"Three weeks after the Genesis space capsule slammed into the Utah desert after its parachutes failed to deploy, NASA scientists remain hopeful they can salvage the mission and reveal clues about the origin of the solar system."
Sports, Harrison Frazar shot a seven under par 65 on Thursday to share the lead with Glen Day and John Senden after the opening round of the Southern Farm Bureau Classic at Annandale Golf Club.
Sports,Kansas City Royals: Left-hander Jimmy Gobble was scratched from his start against the White Sox after an MRI revealed a problem in his lower back.
Sports,"It was a day to seek refuge on the Rowley Mile here yesterday, not only from the showers but also from the results. There was a 22-1 winner in the first race of the Cambridgeshire meeting, and the 11-1 chance Nights Cross took the second."
World,Tony Blair will undergo a catheter ablation operation which will correct his heart #39;s abnormal rhythm - a condition the Prime Minister has suffered from in the past.
World,"GONAIVES, Haiti Sept. 30, 2004 - Rebel fighters tried to deliver food aid and organize their own security patrols in Gonaives, but were turned away by UN peacekeepers who said their weapons weren #39;t welcome "
World,"ROME About 400 illegal immigrants landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa overnight, officials said Thursday, the latest in a wave of landings that has angered the government."
Sports," OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki  could only manage a lone hit in five at-bats to draw within one  of the single season record of 257 as the Oakland A's picked up  a vital 3-2 win over the Mariners Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"No current figures exist for how much e-junk is recycled, but industry experts believe it's a sliver of the total. People don't know where to take their used electronics, and toxic components are a mounting problem."
Sports," After signing a law that bars the  sale of performance enhancing supplements to minors, California  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a separate measure on  Thursday that would bar schools from accepting sponsorships  from firms that make the dietary supplements."
Sci/Tech,"Embargo or not, Fidel Castro's socialist paradise has quietly become a pharmaceutical powerhouse. (They're still working on the capitalism thing.) By Douglas Starr from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"After nearly a decade of debate, no one can say for sure whether radiation from cell phones is harmful to humans or not. So researchers are conducting a series of independent studies to try to settle the matter. By Joanna Glasner."
Sports,Rookie Kyle Denney was hit in the calf by a shot that came through the side of the Indians' bus Wednesday as the team traveled to the airport after a victory over the Royals.
Sci/Tech,"A new study finds that artists and musicians love the internet, using it to promote themselves and their work. But they are divided on whether illegal file sharing helps or hurts them. By Katie Dean."
World,"At least four explosive devices detonated Monday around Spain after telephone warnings from callers claiming to speak on behalf of the armed Basque separatist group ETA, news report said."
Sci/Tech," The vast majority of visitors to the U.N. Web site look at English language pages, and relatively few call up Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish pages, the United Nations said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Stream movies to your PC or download them to your TiVo by 2005.
Sci/Tech," Application developers got several new options last week as Sun Microsystems updated J2SE, Borland upped its CORBA ante, and Compuware announced products that will work with Microsoft #8217;s Visual Studio 2005 toolbox."
Sci/Tech,"If you've got a blog and a job, beware. The two sometimes don't go together, as many ex-workers are finding out. By Rachel Metz."
Sci/Tech," Three weeks after the Genesis space capsule slammed into the Utah desert after its parachutes failed to deploy, NASA scientists remain hopeful they can salvage the mission and reveal clues about the origin of the solar system."
Sci/Tech," The pilot and designer of a private rocket plane say they are confident it could return to the sky next week in a quest to claim a multimillion dollar prize, despite a harrowing flight in which the spacecraft rolled dramatically while hurtling toward the edge of the atmosphere."
Sci/Tech," Experts dragged sensors from boats and divers scooped soil from the ocean bottom Thursday, looking for radioactive clues to the location of a hydrogen bomb lost off the Georgia coast in 1958."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 1.47 percent  by mid morning on Friday with broad range of stocks getting a  lift thanks to a higher than expected key figure in the Bank of  Japan's latest corporate sentiment survey.
Business, The yen rose on Friday after a closely  watched Bank of Japan (BOJ) survey showed further improvement  in Japanese business sentiment.
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Online DVD rental service  Netflix Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=NFLX.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">NFLX.O</A> and digital video recorder maker TiVo  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TIVO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TIVO.O</A> on Thursday said they would jointly develop a  product to download movies over the Internet, a deal uniting  two of the fastest growing brands in home entertainment."
Business," Soaring oil prices may again hijack  Friday's gathering of finance chiefs from the world's top  economic powers, though a U.S. drive to pressure  China over  currency policy was gathering steam on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Sun backs an EU standards push for interoperability between office software. Microsoft says it's already there.
Sci/Tech,There's a reason why so many PCs are infected with spyware and adware: Users seem to have stopped caring about having online privacy. Many are saying spyware is a small price to pay for free applications. By Michelle Delio.
Business,"Privatisation and trade liberalisation policies foisted on developing countries in return for financial help are often bad for the poor, according to a confidential government paper."
Business,"Microsoft was close to a deal with the European Commission earlier this year which would have revealed more of its secrets than it has now been ordered to hand over, a court was told yesterday."
Business,"IMG, the sports and celebrity management group that lists Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova and golfer Tiger Woods among its clients, was yesterday sold for \$700m (390m)."
Sports,"The Blues defeated FC Porto 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, while CSKA Moscow, the club sponsored by the Russian billionaire, won 2-0 at home to Paris Saint Germain."
Sports,DEFENDING champion Tiger Woods won a remarkable battle with pain by posting a four-under-par 68 in the first round of the American Express World Championship at Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny yesterday.
Sports,"MOST of the big names, including the Alan Shearer-inspired Newcastle United, progressed safely to the new group stage of the UEFA Cup after a frantic nights action last night, although Parma and Real Zaragoza cut it fine."
Sports,BUDAPEST -- One man was stabbed in violence before the UEFA Cup tie between Hungarian champions Ferencvaros and English side Millwall on Thursday.
World,"Britain, France and the US have agreed to a 5,900 increase in the strength of the UN force in the Democratic Republic of Congo, fewer than half the reinforcements requested by the secretary general, Kofi Annan."
Sci/Tech,"And Mike Ramsay, TiVo's CEO, resigns from his board position at Netflix to avoid conflicts of interest."
Sci/Tech,PC maker expanding printer business with new photo printers. Digital cameras also a possibility.
Sci/Tech,"Application developers got several new options last week as Sun Microsystems updated J2SE, Borland upped its CORBA ante, and Compuware announced products that will work with Microsofts Visual Studio 2005 toolbox."
Sci/Tech,Stream movies to your PC or download them to your TiVo by 2005.
Sci/Tech,"New ServGate hardware, starting at less than \$1000, has integrated antivirus, spam filtering, and other security features."
World,THE first detailed medical study of survivors of the Sudanese genocide suggests the death toll has been seriously underestimated and concludes the massive attacks in the Darfur region amount to a demographic catastrophe.
Sci/Tech," Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. have signed an agreement to let TiVo subscribers access Netflix's library of movies over broadband Internet connections, the two companies announced Thursday."
World, A string of bombs killed 35 children and wounded scores of others as U.S. troops handed out candy Thursday at a government sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant. It was the largest death toll of children in any insurgent attack since the start of the Iraq conflict.
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair said  he would go into hospital on Friday to correct recurrent heart  palpitations, but he vowed to serve a full third term in office  if he wins an election expected next year."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he will undergo a medical procedure Friday to correct an irregular heartbeat, calling it a routine treatment that won't prevent him from seeking another term in office.    The 51 year old prime minister said the procedure will involve local anesthetic and will not affect his job..."
World," Rocker Courtney Love was sued Thursday by a travel agency that claims she ordered nearly  $50,000 in airline tickets but refused to pay..."
World," Ichiro Suzuki went home without the major league hits record, thanks to Oakland's determined pitching staff   and a much bigger hit by Bobby Crosby..."
World, BEIJING (AP)   China signed contracts Monday worth nearly  #36;2.1 billion US to buy 23 Airbus jetliners and other German industrial goods.
Sports," Dante Hall, Kansas City's All Pro kick returner, could only stand on the sideline at practice on Thursday, icing his painfully infected lower lip."
Sports,"Fred Wilpon, the Mets' owner, on Thursday insisted that Omar Minaya would have 'full autonomy' as the team's new general manager and president of baseball operations."
Sports,"With a hard single to right field Thursday against the Athletics, the Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki posted his 256th hit of this season."
Sports,"Quarterback Kerry Collins, who helped lead the Giants to the Super Bowl four years ago, came off the bench to lead the Oakland Raiders to a victory Sunday."
Sports,NEW DELHI (Dow Jones)--India #39;s cricket board late Thursday said Sony Entertainment Television Ltd. will telecast four home matches against world champion Australia starting next week.
Sports,Quarterback Tim Rattay expects to return to the San Francisco 49ers #39; starting lineup Sunday after a two-week absence. Rattay separated his throwing shoulder during San Francisco #39;s season opener Sept.
Sports,"It happens frequently in the NFL The starting quarterback gets hurt, and the backup has to take that nervous jog to the huddle and bark instructions, trying to "
Sports,"_ Dante Hall, Kansas City #39;s All-Pro kick returner, could only stand on the sideline at practice on Thursday, icing his painfully infected lower lip."
World,"A tentative truce between rebels and government troops in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich south appeared to be holding Thursday as the two sides held a second round of talks in the capital, officials said."
Business," The yen rose on Friday after the Bank of  Japan's closely watched ""tankan"" survey showed further  improvement in Japanese business sentiment."
Business,"Merck said that it would stop selling Vioxx, because a study found that it doubled patients' risk of heart attack and strokes."
Business,"The United States will spend more than \$500 billion on security this year, a high-water mark that is creating boom times in the armaments industry."
Sports,John Senden closed his 7-under 65 with his second eagle of the round and shared the lead with Harrison Frazar and Glen Day after the first round of the Southern Farm Bureau Classic on Thursday.
Sports,Australian golfer John Senden holds a share of the lead after the first round of the PGA Tour event in Mississippi. Senden began and ended the back nine with eagles on his way to a 7-under- par 65.
Sci/Tech, Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. made official Thursday their deal to create a service that will use high speed Internet connections to pipe DVD quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers.
Sci/Tech, Opinion: The ongoing intellectual property fight between Furthermore and Miro shows the need to address possible IP conflicts before they become public or courtroom battles.
Sci/Tech, Sweden handed over to a group of Australian aborigines on Thursday the remains of about 20 of their ancestors smuggled out of Australia almost 90 years ago by a Swedish zoologist who pretended they were kangaroo bones.
World,"CHINA today called for a swift resolution to the Iraqi oil-for-food scandal, saying it wanted to see an independent and objective investigation."
World,China signed contracts Monday worth nearly \$2.1 billion to buy 23 Airbus jetliners and other German industrial goods. The \$1.3 billion Airbus deal calls for a state company that 
World," U.S. and Iraqi troops took control of government and police buildings in Samarra early on Friday after insurgents had undermined security in the Iraqi city, the U.S. military said."
World," Sudanese authorities have moved hundreds of pro government fighters from the crisis torn Darfur region to other parts of the country to keep them out of sight of foreign military observers demanding the militia's disarmament, a rebel leader charged Thursday."
World," Gunfire erupted as Haitians calling for the return of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide marched near the presidential palace on Thursday, killing at least three police officers as hundreds scattered to safety in side streets."
World," France introduced a Security Council resolution Thursday that would increase the U.N. force in Congo by 5,900 troops, less than half the amount requested by U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan."
World," Police arrested more than 150 people and seized computers holding more than 2 million images of child pornography in Australia's biggest crackdown yet on child porn, police said Thursday."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. John Edwards, the vice presidential candidate, will meet Tuesday at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland for their only debate before the Nov. 2 election."
World," U.S. and Iraqi troops took control  of government and police buildings in Samarra early on Friday  after insurgents had undermined security in the Iraqi city, the  U.S. military said."
World,"The bombs called forth a scene of dying children and grieving parents, some of them holding up blood-soaked clothes."
World,"In another incident, two gunmen shot dead a former prosecutor in Pattani province on Sunday, police said. The bird campaign, launched by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra weeks ahead of a general election, caught "
World," Rocker Courtney Love was sued Thursday by a travel agency that claims she ordered nearly  $50,000 in airline tickets, but wouldn't pay..."
World, A string of bombs killed 35 children and wounded scores of others as U.S. troops handed out candy Thursday at a government sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant...
Business,"Microsoft Corp., the world #39;s largest software maker, will tell a European Union judge the EU #39;s antitrust ruling forcing the company to offer a version of Windows without a video and music "
Business,"Japans most closely watched business sentiment barometer rose to its highest in 13 years in September but the outlook for the coming months dimmed, underscoring concern that the economic recovery is losing steam."
Sports," Bernie Williams hit a two run homer in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their seventh straight AL East title, beating the Minnesota Twins 6 4 Thursday night for their 100th victory of the season."
Sports," Miguel Tejada homered and drove in three runs to boost his major league leading RBIs total to 146, and the Baltimore Orioles cruised past the Toronto Blue Jays 9 3 Thursday night."
Sci/Tech,Tape storage king StorageTek puts new pressure on the storage-management market with an acquisition. By Martin J. Garvey. Storage Technology Corp.
Sports,Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness was relieved that none of his players got injured during the Magpies 5-1 Uefa Cup demolition of Israeli side Hapoel Bnei Sachnin.
World,"In the first of a series of Pitcairn sex abuse trials, a British woman allegedly raped during her childhood on the remote Pacific island has told a court that men on the island were given free rein to treat young girls as sexual playthings."
World,"Japanese officials, arriving in Washington on Thursday for a historic meeting between the Group of Seven (G7) nations and China, distanced themselves from US demands for a review of China #39;s currency policy."
Sports,"Bernie Williams hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping the Yankees clinch their seventh straight A.L. East title with their 100th victory of the season."
Sports,"Knick Coach Lenny Wilkens steered away from predictions Thursday, but he found more to like than not to like as he surveyed the coming season."
Sports,"Considered an early Super Bowl contender, the Chiefs come to Baltimore on Monday still looking for their first win."
Sports,"Miguel Tejada homers and drives in three runs to boost his major league-leading RBI total to 146, and the Orioles cruise past Toronto, 9-3, Thursday night."
Business," IRVING, Texas (Reuters) - Oil prices have shaped the  Federal Reserve's outlook for the U.S. economy but an upgrade  of second quarter GDP boosts its confidence that growth is  regaining momentum, a top Fed policymaker said on Thursday."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 1.33 percent  by midday on Friday, led higher by banks and insurers thanks to  a higher than expected key figure in the Bank of Japan's latest  corporate sentiment survey."
Business,The U.S. and top financial institutions indicated that they were closing in on an agreement to forgive the debts of many of the world's poorest countries.
Business,"Trade officials failed to resolve their dispute over government subsidies to aircraft manufacturers, especially Airbus and Boeing."
Business,"Malaysian carmaker Proton is in talks with Volkswagen about a potential partnership, which could boost the German auto giant #39;s presence in the Southeast Asian market."
Business,"A highly touted technique that uses radioactive seeds to clear clogged arteries offers no long-term benefit, according to a new study."
Sci/Tech,"The team behind the SpaceShipOne rocket plane says it plans to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize on Monday, after deciding that the unexpected tumble encountered during this "
Sci/Tech,Lusty Koalas in southern Australia are going to be put on the pill to stop them breeding too quickly and putting too much strain on their eucalyptus-forest home.
Sci/Tech," Through their RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), the members of the Big Four record label cartel have sued another 762 people, bringing the total to close to 5,800."
Sports,"There will be police escorts and protection for the Chicago White Sox team buses during their series against the Royals. Kevin Hallinan, Major League Baseball #39;s vice "
World,"DAVID HARDAKER: In Israel #39;s deepest thrust into the Gaza Strip in four years of conflict, 30 people have been killed in a single day of combat."
World,"Police arrested more than 150 people and seized computers holding more than 2 million images of child pornography in Australia #39;s biggest crackdown yet on child porn, police said Thursday."
World,The yen rose on Friday after the Bank of Japan #39;s closely watched  quot;tankan quot; survey showed further improvement in Japanese business sentiment.
Business,"Patients taking Vioxx for pain relief have many alternatives, and the popular drug #39;s withdrawal from worldwide markets yesterday should have little practical effect on clinical care, experts said."
Sci/Tech,"The Arlington government contractor said in a statement that the 58-year-old Johnson, its second in command, is leaving  quot;to pursue personal interests and spend more time with his family and "
Sports,"Mark Buehrle pitched a four-hitter for his fourth complete game of the season, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 9-2 Thursday night."
Sports,"A loose-leaf notebook was perched on a stool at Gibril Wilson #39;s locker Thursday, but probably not for long. Wilson is a rookie safety for the Giants, and the "
Sci/Tech," LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 30    European regulators testified here Thursday that before settlement talks with Microsoft Corp. broke down last spring, the company had agreed to  antitrust sanctions that the software giant now claims would cause irreparable harm to its business and is fighting to stave off."
Sci/Tech, Lusty Koalas in southern Australia are going to be put on the pill to stop them breeding too quickly and putting too much strain on their eucalyptus forest home.
Business," Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies on Thursday delivered an upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy, saying both the household and business sectors appeared to be in good shape."
Business," IRVING, Texas (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Susan  Bies on Thursday delivered an upbeat assessment of the U.S.  economy, saying both the household and business sectors  appeared to be in good shape."
Business,Shares of Merck and Co. plunged nearly 27 percent Thursday on news that the pharmaceutical giant was pulling the popular arthritis pain medication Vioxx off the market.
Business,"US Airways and its pilots union are close to reaching a \$300 million cost-cutting agreement, a key part of a restructuring plan that the airline says it needs to help it emerge from bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"CACI International Inc.'s president of U.S. operations, L. Kenneth Johnson, will retire Nov. 1.  The Arlington government contractor said in a statement that the 58-year-old Johnson, its second in command, is leaving ""to pursue personal interests.""<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"Consumer spending was flat in August even though incomes rose, the Commerce Department reported yesterday, providing more mixed signals about the economy's recent strength."
Business,"The decision by Merck   Co. came after a study confirmed simmering concerns that it significantly raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. More than 2 million people take Vioxx worldwide, making this the largest voluntary drug recall in history."
Business,A drug company executive who spoke out in support of Montgomery County's proposal to import drugs from Canada and similar legislation before Congress said that his company has launched an investigation into his political activities.
Business,"New laws aimed at prosecuting big-time Internet spammers, helping small businesses and elevating lacrosse to the status of ""state team sport"" will become effective today in Maryland."
Business,"Oil prices may have just hit record levels, but the International Monetary Fund is even more bullish about global economic growth in 2004 than it was six months ago."
Business,"International Management Group, a sports and celebrity management and marketing firm that has represented Tiger Woods, Joe Montana and Derek Jeter, is being sold to a New York buyout specialist firm in a cash deal valued at more than \$700 million."
Business, Japanese stock indexes rose by midmorning Friday after the central bank #39;s closely watched tankan business sentiment survey showed a better than expected confidence among large manufacturers.
Business,HIGH street giant Boots reported a cooling in sales growth today after disappointing summer weather stalled demand for suncare products.
Sci/Tech,"Wildlife authorities in Australia plan to implant contraceptive hormones into 2,000 koala bears in an effort to keep the numbers down."
Sci/Tech,"com September 30, 2004, 9:28 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sci/Tech,NTT DoCoMo has developed a prototype methanol fuel cell recharger for demanding mobile phones. The charger relies on a replaceable methanol cartridge and hydrogen 
Sci/Tech,"In the endless war of words and numbers between Windows and The Rest, Gartner has chipped in with a paradoxical observation. Forty percent of PCs sold with Linux installed are subsequently hosed clean and "
Sports,"Jose Mourinho brushed aside sentiment as Chelsea beat his former club, defending champion FC Porto, 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday."
Sports,Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has tipped Patrick Kluivert to re-establish himself as one of Europes top strikers after watching him help to dismantle Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin.
Sports,"For the last two-plus years, Felix  quot;Tito quot; Trinidad did as he pleased. He spent time with his wife and children. He ate very well, rode his horses and went to cockfights and boxing matches with his friends."
Sports,"Bronx, NY -- Bernie Williams hit a game-winning two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning as the New York Yankees clinched their seventh consecutive American League East title with a 6-4 victory over Minnesota at Yankee Stadium."
Sports,"Pat Burrell went 4-for-4, including a tiebreaking two-run single in Philadelphia #39;s six-run seventh inning, helping the Phillies rally for a 7-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Thursday night."
World,POLICE officers are among more than 150 people charged with about 2000 child sex offences resulting from Australia #39;s biggest crackdown on internet child pornography.
World,"MILITANTS in Iraq yesterday claimed they had kidnapped another ten people, dampening any optimism that the freeing of two Italian hostages might have marked a turning point in the hostage crisis."
World,DAVID HARDAKER: Britain #39;s Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced he #39;s to be admitted to hospital later today Australian time for a heart procedure.
Sports," Adrian Gonzalez drove in three runs with a pair of hits as the Texas Rangers beat Anaheim 6 3 in Arlington on Thursday, dropping the Angels into a first place tie with Oakland in the AL West."
Sports," Geoff Blumenfeld picked a good time to make his first field goal of the season, nailing a 30 yarder with 4 seconds left to lift Navy to a 24 21 victory over Air Force on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech," In a preliminary ruling, the government rejected Microsoft Corp.'s 1996 patent on technology for saving files on computers using easy to remember names."
Sci/Tech, The inventor of the World Wide Web told a technology conference on Wednesday that making the Web more useful hinges on a familiar challenge: Getting the players behind the technology to agree on standards governing how computers communicate with one another.
World, U.S. forces in Iraq on Friday launched a big offensive in the rebel stronghold of Samarra and said they had secured key government and police buildings.
World, A lawyer for one of three Americans jailed in Afghanistan for illegally running a private anti terror campaign and secret jail has asked for a US Congressional probe to look into bringing the trio home.
World," Once again, Australia's Aboriginal community has been forgotten as the country prepares for a general election, according to its only indigenous senator, Aden Ridgeway."
Business,"Drug maker Merck  amp; Co. Inc. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) dominated trading in US stocks on Thursday, single-handedly driving the 30-stock Dow Jones average lower "
Business,"Philip F. Anschutz, Denver billionaire and DC United investor, yesterday announced the purchase of the Journal Newspapers Inc., the Alexandria publisher of three Washington area suburban daily "
Business,"Consumer spending was flat in August even though incomes rose, the Commerce Department reported yesterday, providing more mixed signals about the economy #39;s recent strength."
Sci/Tech,"Recent months have been terrible for Internet Explorer. Their have been tons of bug and security flaw reported. So much so, many security agencies have started recommending people who surf online to shift to alternate browsers."
Sports,"com. Those numbers each represent something important for the Yankees, who wrapped up the American League East title on Thursday night with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins."
Sports,"Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Adrian Gonzalez stroked two hits and knocked in three runs, Chris Young pitched six strong innings for the win, and the Texas Rangers salvaged a four-game set with a 6-3 victory over Anaheim one night after being "
World,"The death toll from a tropical storm buffeting Japan rose yesterday to 19 after searchers found more victims, including two men buried inside their homes beneath mud and debris that had barreled down a mountainside."
World,"Both Taiwan and China should see the issue of cross-strait direct transportation links as the initial step to creating mutual trust between each other, ahead of the concerns for regional peace, local scholars suggested yesterday."
Business,"THE Ministry of Health yesterday urged Jamaicans to immediately discontinue the use of the arthritis drug Vioxx (refecoxib), which was pulled off the market yesterday by its manufacturer Merck  amp; Co."
Business,"Boots has seen good sales growth across the past six months, but has taken a hit on margins as customers respond enthusiastically to its Lower Prices Youll Love marketing campaign."
Business," The yen eased against the dollar on  Friday, failing to hold gains made on a stronger than expected  reading for the Bank of Japan's ""tankan"" survey of business  sentiment."
Sci/Tech,Leading open source vendor Red Hat said it will acquire certain security-related assets of Netscape Security Solutions from America Online for US\$25 million.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 1.33 percent  by midday on Friday, led higher by banks and insurers thanks to  a better than expected corporate sentiment survey by the Bank  of Japan."
Sports, Lew Ford flied out to right. None on with one out and Jacque Jones due up.   Jacque Jones grounded out to second. None on with two out and Torii Hunter due up.
World,"President Bush said he had acted aggressively to protect the U.S., and John Kerry said Mr. Bush had made a ""colossal error"" of judgment in Iraq."
World," Bernie Williams hit a two run homer in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their seventh straight AL East title, beating the Minnesota Twins 6 4 Thursday night for their 100th victory of the season.    With the crowd standing and hollering, Williams connected with one out to set off an enthusiastic celebration..."
Business,HIGH-STREET retailer Boots reported a cooling in sales growth yesterday after disappointing summer weather stalled demand for suncare products.
Sports,"Cornell Brockington rushed for 185 yards and one touchdown Thursday night to lead Connecticut to a 29-17 victory over Pittsburgh, the Huskies #39; first Big East win as a conference member."
Sports,"Adrian Gonzalez drove in three runs with a pair of hits as the Texas Rangers beat Anaheim 6-3 in Arlington on Thursday, dropping the Angels into a first place tie with Oakland in the AL West."
World,SYDNEY : Prime Minister John Howard promised new legislation if it was needed to fight child pornography following more than 200 arrests in a major Australia-wide crackdown on Internet pornography.
Sports,CALCUTTA: The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced it would go ahead with live telecasts of the upcoming home Test series against Australia and South Africa despite a raging court battle.
Business,"Microsoft Corp. fought yesterday for a suspension of a landmark European Union antitrust ruling pending its appeal, arguing that being forced to share its closely guarded software codes with rivals now would do it irreversible damage."
Sports,The Indian cricket board Monday told the Supreme Court it would provide live pictures of the upcoming India-Australia Test series that Prasar Bharati would telecast within the country and another company would do so abroad.
Sports,AUSTRALIA #39;S  quot;last frontier quot; Test cricket series against India will be shown on live television in this country following an 11th hour TV rights deal.
Sports,MINNEAPOLIS Cleveland Indians pitcher Kyle Denney says the go-go boots he was wearing may have prevented a bullet from seriously injuring his leg.
Sci/Tech,"Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Click-Fraud Said to be 50 of Clicks - PPC  #91;Pay Per Click #93; And Affiliate Marketing, Will It Last? - Press Releases for Link Development - New Adwords Traffic Estimator - AdWords: Is Broadmatch Really Bad? - Marketing Tactics with Shopping Search Engines - How To Optimize PDFs"
Sports,"Quentin Richardson poured in 37 points, including eight three-pointers, and Shawn Marion added 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121-99 thrashing of the host Portland Trail Blazers Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"It used to be safe to assume that dialing 212 made a phone ring in Manhattan, but in this era of mobile telecommunications, calls connect people, not places."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft warned a European appeals court that software developers and consumers would face dire consequences should it be penalized.
Sci/Tech,A federal judge ruled that the provision broadly violated the Constitution by giving federal authorities unchecked powers to obtain private information.
Sci/Tech,I.B.M. said that it had agreed to pay \$320 million to its employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan.
Sci/Tech, Sun Microsystems Inc.  and the University of Texas at Austin are set to flip the switch on Friday on a unique supercomputer that will vastly speed up massive data analysis and visualization to tackle time critical problems such as weather prediction.
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SUNW.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SUNW.O</A>  and the University of Texas at Austin are set to flip the  switch on Friday on a unique supercomputer that will vastly  speed up massive data analysis and visualization to tackle  time critical problems such as weather prediction."
World," The House emphatically rejected a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage Thursday, the latest in a string of conservative pet causes advanced by Republican leaders in the run up to Election Day."
World,"President Bush said he acted to protect the U.S., while John Kerry said Mr. Bush had made a ""colossal error"" of judgment in Iraq."
World,A panel admonished Representative Tom DeLay for improperly trying to win the vote of a lawmaker during a floor fight over a bill.
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA  It should have been a happy day for Sheldon Brown. He had come up with his first interception of the season, after all, and he had done so against no less a quarterback than Brett Favre."
Sci/Tech,More open-source software for businesses: The Apache Software Foundation is launching a project for a Java process automation server.
Sci/Tech,NTT DoCoMo has unveiled what it calls the Japan #39;s first prototype micro fuel cell aimed at boosting battery life for its powerful third-generation  quot;FOMA quot; handsets.
Sports,"Reports that the British Grand Prix has been dumped from next year #39;s Formula 1 World Championship are a little premature, although that #39;s not to say it won #39;t happen."
Sports,ALAN SHEARER and Patrick Kluivert fired Newcastle into the group stage of the Uefa Cup in Tel Aviv last night. United skipper Shearer claimed the second European hat-trick of his career and Kluivert helped 
Sports,ST. LOUIS Keith Ginter hit a three-run homer as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-to-6. The NL Central champion Cards suffered a season-high fourth straight loss.
World,"After years of debate among political and economic leaders here, the Russian cabinet on Thursday endorsed the 1997 Kyoto accord on global climate change."
World,"A series of bombs targeting US forces were detonated in a western Baghdad neighbourhood, leaving scores of dead and wounded. Interior Ministry spokesman Colonel Adnan Abd al-Rahman said two car bombs and a "
Sports,"It took 61 come-from-behind victories, a major league record, to achieve what the Yankees did Thursday, win a seventh consecutive A.L. East title."
Sports,"There were no judges, and there was no pressure. Best of all, there was no Olympic-sized controversy at MCI Center on Thursday as the stars of the U.S. gymnastics team tumbled, twirled and gyrated."
Sports,"Bernie Williams hits a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Yankees clinch their seventh straight AL East title, beating the playoff-bound Twins, 6-4, Thursday night."
Business,"Shares in Merck, the US pharmaceuticals giant, plunged by almost 27 per cent yesterday after the company withdrew Vioxx, its \$2.5bn (1."
Business,Wall Street stock indexes closed out a dismal third quarter mixed Thursday after Merck  amp; Co. stated it would remove its best-selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market.
Business,"IBM will pay out \$320 million to settle part of a class-action lawsuit relating to its pension plan. The settlement does not, however, address the critical issue of whether the companys controversial cash "
Business,TiVo and Netflix said Thursday that they plan to challenge cable operators and video retailers by launching a video-on-demand service in 2005 that will deliver movies to consumers via the Internet.
Business, Prime Infrastructure Group (PIF.AU) could still change the terms of its controversial takeover bid for Powerco Ltd.
Business,Europe and the United States could be headed for a trans-Atlantic trade war over the issue of government aid to Airbus and The Boeing Co.
Sci/Tech," quot;It is the same type of contraceptive that is used by human females around the world, quot; said project manager Ian Walker.  quot;But the tricky part."
Sci/Tech,"com September 30, 2004, 9:00 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sports,"Bernie Williams sent a drive soaring to left-centre field, raised his right arm in triumph and circled the bases. Pretty soon, he was home - and so were the New York Yankees."
Sports,"To hear him, you #39;d think the guy was some wide-eyed, talk-radio type prattling on about the latest kid to slip a couple of tackles."
Sports,Just in time for No. 3 Georgia #39;s biggest game of the season thus far comes the return of one of the Bulldogs #39; biggest offensive weapons.
World,The government of the southern Nigerian Rivers State yesterday welcomed peace talks between the Abuja authorities and the leader of a separatist movement fighting for the control of the country #39;s oil wealth.
Business," IBM is expanding and adding new technology to 11 of its data centers in North America, Europe and Asia to meet growing demand and rolled out new services to customers, the world's largest computer company said late on Thursday."
Business," IBM is expanding and adding new  technology to 11 of its data centers in North America, Europe  and Asia to meet growing demand and rolled out new services to  customers, the world's largest computer company said late on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech,gardel writes  quot;Voxilla reports that a VoIP price war was declared today. An announcement that AT amp;T would drop its prices for its CallVantage Service from \$34.
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk has announced a number of memory card specific products at Photokina, in Cologne today. For the serious professional photographer, the company announced an 8Gb Compact Flash card costing \$1000, a 4Gb Memory Stick Pro and 2Gb SD Card."
Sports,"The question seemed fair enough:  quot;Can you discuss the differences between coaching in a major-league city like Pittsburgh and a college town like Storrs, Conn."
Sports,"Former Steelers offensive lineman Justin Strzelczyk died yesterday morning in a fiery collision with a tractor-trailer near Herkimer, NY, after leading police on "
Business," Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday it will double the supply of its Prius hybrid cars to the US market to 100,000 vehicles a year in 2005."
Business,"Like a lot of cock-ups, the Takeover Panel #39;s decision on Prime Infrastructure #39;s takeover bid of networks company Powerco started with a small miscalculation."
Sports,Dan Orlovsky threw for 237 yards and Cornell Brockington ran for 187 yards and a score Thursday night to give Connecticut a 29-17 win over Pittsburgh.
World,"Politicians, industry leaders and environment groups across the world welcomed the news last night that Russia had rejuvenated international efforts to combat climate change by ratifying the Kyoto protocol."
World,"JAKARTA : Two Indonesian women working for a British company in Iraq were among 10 people kidnapped by an Islamic militant group, officials in Jakarta confirmed on Friday."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell and his Chinese counterpart Li Zhaoxing said they still supported a multinational effort to convince North Korea leader Kim Jong Il to end his nuclear 
Business,"Oil #39;s rally wavered on Thursday, but worries over the security of Nigerian supply supported prices despite an easier US crude inventory picture and news that Russia #39;s YUKOS would resume full supply to China."
Sports,"With a doubleheader sweep of the Minnesota Twins, the New York Yankees moved to the verge of clinching their seventh straight AL East title."
Sports,"Whether its money, the roar of the crowd or just to improve ones place in history, there are more boxers who later regret the decision to return to the ring rather than those who stay home."
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he would undergo a routine operation Friday to correct an irregular heartbeat. Blair announced the plans for the medical procedure Thursday night, just hours after "
World," At least two people are dead, eight are missing after Typhoon Meari pounded southern Japan with heavy rain and strong winds."
World,"Vietnam confirmed a new bird flu death to bring Asia #39;s human toll to 30 yesterday, while Thailand rued its flawed efforts to control the epidemic after reporting its first likely case of the virus jumping from one person to another."
Business,"The Bayer Corporation, a subsidiary of the Bayer Group of Germany, has agreed to plead guilty and pay a \$33 million criminal fine for taking part in a conspiracy "
Sports,"Pitt coach Walt Harris preferred to  quot;play the percentages quot; late in the first half last night and, as a result, the Panthers came away with a field "
World, The Russian government has approved the bill On the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Sci/Tech,"L. Kenneth Johnson, president of US operations at CACI International Inc., has announced his retirement from the company. In a statement, Johnson said he is leaving effective Nov. 1 to spend more time with his family and to pursue other interests."
Sports,Arsene Wenger will summon the spirit of Christmas past as he prepares Arsenal for the most critical week of their season. The specific Christmas he has in mind was just seven 
Sci/Tech," The United States and China want to expand trade regulations to protect Asian yew trees, a plant that provides the compound for one of the world's top selling chemotherapy drugs but is threatened by poaching."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he would enter the hospital for an operation to correct an irregular heartbeat that was first diagnosed a year ago and has recurred in the last two months.
World," Caribbean leaders described the devastation that recent hurricanes had wrought on their countries in speeches to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, and asked for more help to clean up."
World," Gurkha fighters from Nepal, who have been recruited by Britain for nearly 200 years, hailed on Friday a decision to allow some of them to become British citizens but called for the right to be extended to many more."
World," Indonesia has confirmed the kidnapping  of two Indonesian women in Iraq and advised any other nationals  in the country to leave immediately, a Foreign Ministry  official said on Friday."
World,Microsoft's attempt to get EU antitrust penalties against it suspended turns to the question of its media player.
Business," Consumers were tightfisted with their money amid soaring gasoline costs in August, and hurricane related disruptions last week sent applications for jobless benefits to their highest level in seven months."
Business,California #39;s top transportation official said today that the state will reject a current bid for rebuilding the eastern span of the Bay Bridge expire and take new bids.
Sports, Jerome Williams pitched seven strong innings in his first start in two months and the San Francisco Giants jumped back into a tie for the wild card lead by beating the San Diego Padres 4 1 on Thursday night.
Sci/Tech,The Burt Rutan/Paul Allen private spacecraft is on the brink of nabbing the \$10 million X Prize. But that #39;s just the start. The \$10 million X Prize is almost in the bank.
Sci/Tech,LINUX distributor Red Hat has announced it would purchase Netscape #39;s enterprise security products from AOL. Products to be purchased by Red Hat include the Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Certificate management system.
Sci/Tech," Orbimage of Dulles, a satellite imaging company, was awarded a four-year contract for about \$500 million by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency."
Sci/Tech,"CACI International Inc. on Thursday said US domestic operations president L. Kenneth Johnson will retire from the company effective Nov. 1, and backed its previous earnings guidance, saying it is on course to meet operating goals."
Sci/Tech,"PCs running Linux are growing in popularity in part because they can be loaded with a pirated copy of Windows, according to a study from analyst Gartner."
Sports,"If the Major League single-season hit record falls, it will happen at Safeco Field. That became a reality Thursday afternoon at Network Associates Coliseum, where Mariners "
Sports,"NEW YORK Sept. 30, 2004 - Bernie Williams hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their seventh straight AL East title, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-4 Thursday night for their 100th victory of the season."
World,JERUSALEM/GAZA - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his security cabinet agreed late Thursday to a major offensive military offensive against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip.
World,"The Bank of Japan #39;s quarterly survey of business confidence confirmed that the world #39;s second-largest economy is recovering at a steady pace, Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Heizo Takenaka said."
Sports," Mark Buehrle trotted out to the mound in the ninth inning, eager to wrap up his fourth complete game  #151; a fitting last start of the season for Chicago's most consistent pitcher."
Sports," Sounds like David Letterman is as big a ""Pops"" fan as most everyone else."
Sports,We had some good times this season. Remember that time I sat in the press box in Norman and watched your freshman running back dazzle?
Sports,"Jerome Williams pitches seven strong innings in his first start in two months and San Francisco jumps back into a tie for the wild-card lead by beating San Diego, 4-1."
Sci/Tech,"The recording industry launched a new round of lawsuits against illegal downloading Thursday (Sept. 30), the same day negotiations intensified between copyright "
World,"The Russian cabinet on Thursday approved the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, a step that may bring the global warming treaty into force after parliament endorsement."
Sports,Thierry Henry believes he will be blamed if Arsenal fail to qualify for the next stage of the Champions League. Henry will captain the side in place of the suspended Patrick Vieira as the Gunners seek the 
Sports,An Indian security team heads for Bangladesh on Monday to assess the situation after a threat to the national cricket squad by an Islamic militant group.
Business,Oil prices slid from record highs above \$US50 a barrel Wednesday as the US government reported a surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich delta region agreed to a preliminary cease-fire.
Sports,The Colorado Rockies found a way to protect a lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. But there was still music playing in the losers #39; clubhouse afterward.
Sports,"com. When Giants pitcher Jerome Williams gave up a leadoff double to Ramon Vazquez to start Thursday night #39;s game, a San Diego broadcaster commented,  quot;Jerome doesn #39;t look that overpowering and doesn #39;t look comfortable on the mound."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. goes into round two Friday of its battle to get the European Union's sweeping antitrust ruling lifted having told a judge that it had been prepared during settlement talks to share more software code with its rivals than the EU ultimately demanded.
Business," Japanese shares rose 1.3 percent by late  afternoon trade on Friday as a better than expected reading in  the Bank of Japan's corporate ""tankan"" survey of business  sentiment spurred buying."
Business,Microsoft Corp. goes into round two Friday of its battle to get the European Union #39;s sweeping antitrust ruling lifted having told a judge that it had been prepared during settlement talks to share more software 
Business,new yorkCrude oil futures rose to almost \$50 (US) a barrel yesterday as platforms in the Gulf of Mexico pumped at below-normal rates two weeks after Hurricane Ivan.
Business,WASHINGTONThe US Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday charged brokerage firm Raymond James Financial Inc. with fraud over the misconduct of a former broker in 1999 and 2000.
Business,WASHINGTONUS consumers were tightfisted with money amid soaring gasoline costs in August and hurricane-related disruptions last week sent applications for jobless benefits to their highest level in seven months.
Business,"Delta Air Lines #39; decision to close its hub at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and cut 2,000 jobs might seem like a big blow to the world #39;s third-busiest airport."
Business,"Research In Motion Ltd. added a record 317,000 new BlackBerry subscribers in its second quarter and saw revenue and profit skyrocket, but that wasn #39;t enough to keep some investors and analysts happy."
Sports,"Light-hitting David Ross hit a two-out, two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 Thursday night to clinch no worse than a tie for the NL West title."
Sports," Is any lead safe with Texas Tech #39;s offense and a suddenly stingy defense primed for a comeback? After rallying from 21 and 25 points down in back to back weeks, the Red Raiders aren #39;t planning to find out when they play No."
Sports,"By now, every Aggie knows the significance of coach Dennis Franchione #39;s second year. Year two is usually his signature season, the one people look back at as the return to prominence."
World,The major parties #39; different approaches to the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions became starker today after Russia made steps to ratify the agreement.
Business," The Nikkei average closed up 1.49 percent  on Friday, the first day of the fiscal second half, as a strong  reading in the Bank of Japan's ""tankan"" business survey  prompted investors at home and abroad to jump into the market."
Business,"Global finance ministers gather in Washington for simultaneous meetings of the G7, World Bank and International Monetary Fund."
Business,"Cereal maker General Mills, hurt by low-carbohydrate and other fad diets in the past two years, went on the nutrition offensive Thursday and announced that it will make all "
Business,California transportation officials said on Thursday they have decided to allow a \$1.4 billion bid to rebuild part of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to expire and to solicit less expensive designs for the over-budget project 
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T said yesterday it was slashing the fee for its Internet phone plan, CallVantage, to \$29.99 a month for unlimited local and long-distance service."
Sci/Tech," quot;If they repeated history, then Java 1.3 should have been Java3 and Java 1.4 would have been Java 4 making Java 1.5 as Java5."
Sci/Tech,"In a preliminary ruling, the government rejected Microsoft Corp.s 1996 patent on technology for saving files on computers using easy-to-remember names."
Sports,"Zee Telefilms Limited, the country #39;s largest listed media firm, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court against a cricket board decision to ask two rival channels to broadcast the home test series against Australia, its lawyer said on Friday."
Sports,Baseball fans who were looking to Busch Stadium for reassurance Thursday night came away more apprehensive than ever. A few days removed from playing host to a National League Division Series 
World,"Russia #39;s Cabinet approved the Kyoto Protocol on global warming yesterday, clearing the way for the worldwide adoption of the pact -- despite US opposition -- once the Russian parliament ratifies it as expected."
World,"A British Airways passenger plane was forced yesterday to make an emergency landing, escorted by two fighter jets, after a security scare."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. yesterday pulled the blockbuster pain medicine Vioxx off the market, announcing that a new company-sponsored study showed the drug doubled the risk "
Business,Northern Rock says its full-year profit will at least meet analysts #39; consensus forecast due to continued strong lending. The bank NRK.
Business,"ELEANOR HALL: Talks began today between the former asbestos maker James Hardie, the ACTU and asbestos support groups aimed at reaching a deal to compensate thousands of future victims of the company #39;s products."
Business,"General Mills announced Thursday it will become the first leading food manufacturer to make all of its Big G breakfast cereals, shown in this undated photo, with whole grain."
Sci/Tech,"All those failed start-ups from the dot.com boom will nevertheless live on, because the University of Maryland and the Library of Congress (LC) see value in saving their records for posterity in a massive digital archive."
Sci/Tech,"CD burners, jukebox programs and Wi-Fi routers are just a few of the technologies that could be threatened under a new version of the Induce Act, critics say."
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, the top cellular phone operator in Japan, has unveiled what it calls the nation #39;s first prototype micro fuel cell aimed at boosting battery life for its powerful third-generation FOMA handsets."
Sci/Tech,"In a third-floor classroom at Charlestown High School, where models of human and animal skulls perch on a shelf near creature-filled specimen jars, teacher Allyson "
Sports,Australian Formula One world champion Alan Jones says the sport #39;s administration is making a terrible mistake if it goes ahead with plans to axe the British Grand Prix from next year #39;s schedule.
Sports,  The media attention on Ichiro Suzuki #39;s pursuit of George Sisler #39;s season hit record has become frenetic.
World,"A woman testified before a Pitcairn Island #39;s sex abuse trial that she had been molested as a five year-old. Prosecutors charge that Dave Brown - nicknamed  quot;The Mouth quot; - abused five victims, including the five-year-old and another girl, aged under 13."
World,"If any student trying to enter the workforce in China should have an easy time finding a plum job, it #39;s Wang Zhaohui. In July, the 30-year-old graduated from China Agricultural University in Beijing -- China #39;s "
Sports,"When Texas Tech coach Mike Leach left Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops to accept the head position with the Red Raiders after the 1999 season, he might not have thought his old boss would hold a grudge."
Business," The yen was flat against the dollar on  Friday after a rally on an upbeat reading for the ""tankan""  survey of business sentiment petered out in early trade."
Sports,"All in all, there #39;s a lot happening for a team that #39;s been out of the pennant race for three, maybe four months. Seattle missed a chance to deal a body blow to another contender yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Musicians believe the internet is an essential tool to help create and market their work, but at the same time more than half of artists say file sharing of unauthorized copies of music should be illegal, according to a new report."
Business,"An estimated 2 million Americans are taking the blockbuster pain reliever Vioxx, which is being withdrawn from the market because of concerns about heart attacks and strokes."
Business,"Multiplex Group, an Australian construction company, may miss out on UK development contracts should Westfield Group #39;s proposal to buy property developer Chelsfield Plc succeed, Merrill Lynch  amp; Co."
Business,"PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s No. 2 soft drink company, on Thursday said quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and strong performances "
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe appeared to have pulled a controversial antispam screensaver program from its site, after coming under fire from both security experts and the spammers themselves."
Sci/Tech,"The history-making spacecraft designed by aviation pioneer Burt Rutan will blast off Monday morning from a small airport in Mojave, California, in a bid for \$10 million."
Sports,"The British Racing Drivers #39; Club tried to play hardball with Bernie Ecclestone and lost, the diminutive impresario revealed after dumping the historic Silverstone race."
Sports," Bernie Williams hit a two run home run in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their seventh straight American League East title, beating the Minnesota Twins, 6 4, Thursday night for their 100th victory."
World,GAZA - At least 25 people died in the northern Gaza Strip as violence erupted yesterday between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians.
World,The incumbent unapologetically defends his decision to send troops to Iraq. The challenger denounces the Iraq campaign as a distraction from the real war on terrorism and promises to start bringing the troops home.
World,"World News  gt; London, Sept 30 : The Tony Blair government has allowed the Gurkhas in the British Army to settle in the UK and gain British citizenship."
Sci/Tech,"Companies to jointly sell routers, operating software in Japan in attempt to increase market share. TOKYO (Reuters) - Fujitsu Ltd."
Sci/Tech,Russia's cabinet endorsed the long-delayed Kyoto Protocol on global warming and sent it to Parliament.
Sci/Tech,Legal actions against major polluters have stalled because of the agency's decision to revise rules governing emissions at older coal-fired power plants.
Business,Shares of Merck plunged nearly 27 percent yesterday on news that the pharmaceutical giant was pulling the popular arthritis pain medication Vioxx off the market in the largest drug withdrawal in US history.
Business,"Stepping up his legal and political battle, state Sen. Richard Alarcon endorsed a class-action lawsuit filed Thursday that challenges the 11 percent water-rate increase the Department of Water and Power imposed this year."
Business,stakes dispute over government loans to airplane maker Airbus reached a tipping point yesterday when top trade officials from the United States and Europe failed to find common ground.
Sci/Tech,"A record \$12.5 million grant to be announced today will revolutionize science teaching throughout Boston Public Schools, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. Thursday announced the availability of the J2SE (Java 2 Platform Standard Edition) 5.0, which the company said looks to be the most significant Java upgrade to date."
Sci/Tech,Lucent Technologies said Thursday that it will partner with Ethernet equipment maker Riverstone Networks to round out its product lineup.
Sports,Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed the secret of Jose Mourinho #39;s training ground success so far this season - making the sessions  quot;fun quot; for his players.
Sports,"If a week is a long time in politics, just how long is almost three years in boxing? That is how long Felix Trinidad will have been inactive when he meets Nicaraguan wildman Ricardo Mayorga in New York this weekend."
Sports,The road to 100 wins is one the Yankees have traveled before. Yet this years trip to triple-digits -- their third in as many years -- was down 
Sports," Mark Buehrle trotted out to the mound in the ninth inning, eager to wrap up his fourth complete game    a fitting last start of the season for Chicago #39;s most consistent pitcher."
Sports,Two of the biggest games of the season are on this weekend #39;s SEC slate. Unbeaten Auburn visits unbeaten Tennessee and defending national champ LSU visits unbeaten Georgia.
World,the third in a week. BA flight 983 had just left Berlin for London when the  quot;specific threat quot; is believed to have been made through a German TV station.
Sci/Tech,"Koalas in Australia #39;s southeastern state of Victoria will receive contraceptive implants to keep their numbers down. Up to 2,000 female koalas will be implanted with a slow-releasehormone "
Sci/Tech,"In a preliminary ruling, the government rejected Microsoft #39;s 1996 patent on technology for saving files on computers using easy-to-remember names."
Sci/Tech,"In what is being called  quot;the most significant enhancement to the Java platform, quot; a consortium of Java-related companies launched the newest version of the Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE)."
Sports,Sports Minister Richard Caborn today categorically ruled out the Government stepping in to provide the cash to save the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Sports,"While the Old Trafford outfit have added a Premiership title and an FA Cup to their growing trophy cabinet in the last two seasons, the flamboyant football that characterised their 1999 treble triumph and the two championships that followed has largely "
Sports,"He was tired. He had finally lost a fight after 40 straight victories. Since the age of 7, Felix Trinidad Jr. had sparred or ran or skipped rope or hit the heavy bag and the speed bag almost every day."
Sports,"He was shot with his boots on -- white, patent leather go-go boots, but, hey, this is 2005. And those boots might have saved Cleveland Indians pitcher Kyle Denney from serious injury when a bullet hit one "
World,"UNITED NATIONSWar crimes have probably occurred on  quot;a large and systematic scale quot; in Sudan #39;s Darfur region and will likely continue, UN envoys Louise Arbour and Juan Mendez said yesterday."
World,"HOSTAGE Ken Bigley #39;s family met Jack Straw for the first time yesterday to be told:  quot;Be patient. quot;. His son Craig, 33, and brother Philip, 49, saw the Foreign Secretary as 62-year-old Ken "
World,"With no electricity or running water and short of basics like antibiotics, doctors in makeshift clinics are fighting to save survivors of Tropical Storm Jeanne -ven "
World,"The signatory states to the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meet every two to three years to vote on new additions to the list of protected animals, flora and fauna."
Business,"Jarvis Plc, the UK engineering company whose debt is more than 15 times its market value, said it may be wound up in the New Year unless it secures new financing arrangements."
Business,  Merck  amp; Co. withdrew best selling arthritis drug Vioxx on Thursday after a study showed the drug doubled the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Business,"European regulators testified in Luxembourg yesterday that before settlement talks with Microsoft broke down last spring, the company had agreed to antitrust sanctions it now "
Business,Takeover target Ronin Property Group said it would respond to an offer by Multiplex Group for all the securities in the company in about three weeks.
Business,"Raymond James Financial Inc., a brokerage with 2,200 offices that #39;s based in St. Petersburg, Fla., and the company #39;s former president were sued by the Securities and Exchange "
Business,"Downriver economic development officials geared up Thursday to deal with the latest blow to area manufacturing workers, the closing of the Frito-Lay plant in Allen Park with its loss of nearly 400 jobs."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) dominance on the desktop may turn out to be Sun Microsystems #39; (Quote, Chart) gain in the end. A letter to Sun Microsystems #39; COO Jonathan Schwartz by the European Commission (EC) this "
Sports,"NEW DELHI, SEPT 30: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday countered the Union governments argument in the Supreme Court that the cricket board represents the state."
Sports,"No devalued currency here. No plastic parts. In a time when action is stopped every other night in every sport to celebrate another  quot;milestone quot; with the presentation of a new SUV and a lifetime pass to immortality, Ichiro #39;s work stands pretty much alone."
Sports,"Bill Parcells #39; players have tried to hit him -nd that #39;s just fine with the two-time Super Bowl-champion coach.  quot;We #39;ve had a few quot; players take a swing at him, Parcells "
World,"Most Israelis want to await the outcome of international pressure on Iran over its nuclear program rather than consider a pre-emptive military strike on their arch-foe #39;s reactors, a poll published on Friday said."
Business,"Troy-based Intermet Corp., one of the country #39;s largest metal casters, with a history dating to 1846, filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday, citing rising steel costs, problems at some "
Sci/Tech,"The New York Times has recently run a piece pondering the renowned nation of Canada, and whether it has fallen from its once lofty heights of international greatness.    ""A country is not just a health system.""  This is the sentiment of one of a few Canadian authors recently lamenting the decline of Canadian engagement around the world.  The question then becomes: what makes a nation great?  Why would Canadians resent the place of  their placid and peaceful country?  And, what does this say about the roles taken on by other influential nations around the world?"
Sci/Tech,"tech criminals are stealing key business data and ransoming it back to the firms they stole it from, say police."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's legal fight against EU antitrust penalties enters its second day as focus turns to its media player.
Business, Oil prices held steady above  #36;49 on Friday as market unease persisted over supply security in
Business," Asian stocks rose on Friday as an upbeat Japanese corporate sentiment survey cheered investors, while gold prices traded at a 5 1/2 month high on concerns that high energy costs would lift inflation."
Business,"Analysts say OPEC could cut of oil production quota on Fridays meeting if US oil prices keep sliding. LONDON - Oil prices rebounded Monday after falling sharply last week on receding supply worries, buoyed "
Business," Oil prices held steady above  $49 on  Friday as market unease persisted over supply security in  Nigeria, despite peace talks, while the world's richest nations  suggested oil resources were scarcer than first thought."
Business,"Stephen R. Karp is known for his shopping malls. And his patience. He waited all of August while Lennar Corp.'s deal to purchase Fan Pier on the South Boston Waterfront imploded, then plunked down a \$2.5 million deposit to secure what is considered one of the most promising development sites in the Northeast."
Business,"Hanscom Air Force Base and the Natick Soldier Systems Center pump more than \$3 billion into the Massachusetts economy, and their closure would damage the state's vital technology and research cluster, according to a study released yesterday."
Business,  Consumers were tightfisted amid soaring gasoline costs in August and hurricane related disruptions last week sent applications for jobless benefits to their highest level in seven months.
Business,"  Crude oil futures briefly climbed back over  $50 a barrel yesterday, with worries over the security of Nigerian supplies supporting prices despite a surprise increase in US crude inventories."
Business,"Raymond James Financial Inc. , a brokerage with 2,200 offices that's based in St. Petersburg, Fla., and the company's former president were sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to police a broker accused of stealing from investors."
Business,"  International Management Group, a sports and celebrity management and marketing firm that has represented Tiger Woods, Joe Montana, and Derek Jeter, is being sold to a New York buyout specialist firm in a cash deal valued at more than  $700 million."
Business,  The Trix Rabbit and the Lucky Charms leprechaun are going on a whole grain diet.
Business,"  Microsoft Corp. told a European Union court yesterday that it would suffer irreparable harm if forced to reveal more of its software code to rivals, while the EU said such information was crucial to keep competitors alive."
Business,  Results of a Korean study released yesterday show Cordis Corp.'s Cypher drug coated stent outperformed Boston Scientific Corp.'s Taxus Express2 stent in a multicenter study.
Business,"Westfield Group has upped the ante in its expansion plans into the United Kingdom retail market with a \$1.48 billion cash bid to buy out Duelguide plc, the company which owns retail property group Chelsfield plc."
Business,"Add Atlanta to the list of potential sites for Kmart Holding Corp. #39;s new headquarters. The Troy-based company with about 2,000 corporate employees is looking for up to 300,000 square feet of office space, Atlanta media are reporting this week."
Business,"  Nortel Networks yesterday gave details of a previously announced job cut program, saying it is cutting 1,400 positions in the United States by next June."
Business,"Fanning an already hot business rivalry, Airbus is working on a new plane to compete with Boeing #39;s pending 7E7 widebody jet. Meanwhile, US and European Union trade negotiators "
Sci/Tech,Red Hat said Thursday that it will pay \$20.5 million for Netscape security software that will expand the Raleigh company #39;s product offerings and boost revenue.
Sci/Tech,"Mount Hood, the sleeping volcano that rises just east of the city, last erupted just before Lewis and Clark arrived in the area in 1805."
Sci/Tech,"IN A preliminary ruling, the US government has rejected Microsoft #39;s 1996 patent on technology for saving files on computers using easy-to-remember names."
Sci/Tech,USENET PROVIDER Easynews says that it has turned up postings of porn pictures that are laced with a program that exploits the Windows JPEG glitch.
Sports,"New Delhi, October 1: The issue of telecast rights for the upcoming India-Australia Test cricket series turned more complex on Friday with the Prasar Bharati saying it was an  quot;aggrieved party quot; as it was a higher bidder than Sony TV in the original tender "
Sports,GAME NOTES: Big 12 rivals clash in Columbia this weekend as Brad Smith and the Missouri Tigers play host to the surprisingly undefeated Buffaloes of Colorado.
World,"BEIRUT, Lebanon: A car bomb exploded in Beirut early Friday, wounding former Lebanese Cabinet minister Marwan Hamadeh and killing his driver, security officials said."
World,"Indonesian police have identified the suspected suicide bomber who attacked the Australian Embassy, and said the 30-year-old had written a letter to his wife asking permission to die a martyr."
Sports,"The Yankees had a chance to throw a party in their own home Thursday night, the kind where the champagne flows into everything but a glass."
Sports,"It is a tribute to his fighting spirit that Evening Attire, at the relatively advanced age of 6, is still a serious factor in a \$1 million race."
Business,"SEOUL Samsung Electronics announced on Monday that it would be investing 25 trillion won in new chip production lines in the next six years, a move that it expects will create 10,000 jobs."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair went  to hospital on Friday to correct recurrent heart palpitations,  but he vowed to serve a full third term in office if he wins an  election expected next year."
World,"Some 100,000 Liberians, who fled 14 years of war, are being sent home a year after the fighting ended."
World,"Australian police make more arrests in a child pornography crackdown, as the first people charged appear in court."
World,"A bomb has gone off in the Lebanese capital Beirut, injuring a former minister and killing his driver."
World,Afghan refugees living in Pakistan are registering to take part in next week's landmark presidential elections.
World,  A string of car bombs killed 35 children and seven other Iraqis and wounded scores as US troops handed out candy yesterday at a government sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant. It was the largest death toll of children in any insurgent attack since the start of the Iraq conflict.
World,"  Russia's Cabinet approved the worldwide Kyoto Protocol on global warming yesterday, clearing the way for implementation of the long delayed United Nations pact."
World,"  While desperately hungry flood victims wander the streets of Gonaives searching for help, tons of food aid is stacking up in a warehouse guarded by United Nations peacekeepers."
World,"UMM QASR, Iraq -- Iraq regained sovereignty over its territorial waters yesterday, with the US-led coalition handing over responsibility for safeguarding adjacent seas to the country's navy."
World,"PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Pakistani intelligence agents arrested a Libyan on suspicion of having links to Al Qaeda after raiding a home on the outskirts of this northwestern city yesterday, security officials said."
World,  UN envoys told the Security Council yesterday that war crimes had probably taken place on  quot;a large and systematic scale quot; in Sudan's Darfur region and called for foreign police to help stop abuses.
Sci/Tech,"The veterinary drug blamed for killing South Asia's vultures should be banned now, conservationists say."
World," British Prime Minister was to undergo a ""routine"" medical procedure Friday to correct an irregular heartbeat, the second time in about a year doctors have tended to the condition.    Hoping to reassure the public, Blair also announced that he intends to serve a full third term if his party is re elected in national elections expected next year..."
World," The House followed the Senate in decisively rejecting a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, ending for this year debate on what has become the dominant issue for the Republican Party's conservative base.    The 227 186 vote in the House Thursday was well short of the two thirds majority needed to advance a constitutional amendment, but fulfilled a promise by backers to get lawmakers on the record on the highly sensitive issue in the run up to Election Day..."
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, and hospital officials said at least 21 people were killed and 35 wounded..."
World," British Prime Minister was to undergo a ""routine"" medical procedure Friday to correct an irregular heartbeat, the second time in about a year doctors have tended to the condition.    Hoping to reassure the public, Tony Blair also announced that he intends to serve a full third term if his party is re elected in national elections expected next year..."
World,The following are excerpts from the first presidential debate between President Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry:
Business,IBM said Wednesday it had agreed to pay \$320 million to its employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan in a case that will affect millions of workers at many companies and nonprofits.
Business, London markets edged higher Friday as oil prices eased and Northern Rock confirmed it would meet analysts #39; full year profit expectations.
Business,"TORONTO  Nortel Networks Corp. gave details of a previously announced job cut program Thursday, saying it is cutting 1,400 in the United States by next June."
Business,"Eleven school districts filed a lawsuit Thursday aimed at forcing the state to pay more for special education. The school districts, including Bethel and Federal Way, collectively represent more than 20,000 special-education students."
Sci/Tech,"Seattle, October 1: Linux distributor Red Hat Inc said on Thursday that it had bought Netscape #39;s computer user identification and management technology from America Online Inc, a unit of Time Warner Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Three or four times every minute, Mount St. Helens shivers. Sometimes the majestic peak even shudders, the trembling beneath reaching a crescendo, a magnitude of 3.3."
Sci/Tech,KOALA bears are to be implanted with contraceptives to keep their numbers down and stop them munching the landscape bare at an Australian national park.
Sports,It was not the lowest round of his career and nor was it the best of the day. But the four-under-par 68 produced by a suffering Tiger Woods in the opening round of the American Express world championship at 
Sports,"Sports India: Cricket  gt; Kolkata, Sep 30 : The ongoing battle for telecast rights took a new twist today with the Cricket Board announcing that it would arrange for live coverage of the upcoming tournaments with the help of Ten Sports and Sony "
Sports,"Bernie Williams sent a drive soaring to left-centre field, raised his right arm in triumph and circled the bases. Pretty soon, he was home -- and so were the New York Yankees."
Sports,"WADA chief suggests cyclist got away with doping: Tyler Hamilton #39;s title from the Athens Games is  quot;no longer a gold medal in the eyes of the world quot; because of the cyclist #39;s failed drug test, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said."
Sports,"Manchester, 1:30pm GMT - Wayne Rooney #39;s Man United debut in the 6-2 Champions League rout of Fenerbahce saw Sir Alex Ferguson and Ruud van Nistelrooy speculating on record breaking things to come from the England 18 year-old star."
Sports,The International Cricket Council #39;s racism inquiry in Harare ended in a shambles on Thursday with the two-man panel unable to crack the deadlock between the rebel white players and the Zimbabwe Cricket Board.
Sports,Peace Rules has been retired after a slight injury to the colt #39;s left front leg was discovered during training for Saturday #39;s \$1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park.
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was admitted to a London hospital today for an operation to correct a heart flutter. Announcing the treatment late yesterday, Blair committed to serving a "
World,"Being a foreign correspondent in Baghdad these days is like being under virtual house arrest. Forget about the reasons that lured me to this job: a chance to see the world, explore the exotic "
Sports,"It's a no-brainer, a Red Sox pitcher suggested when he was asked which team he would rather face in the postseason."
Sports,"In the final hour before each Acton-Boxboro High School football game, someone allows Eminem into the locker room. He speaks his high-pitched piece, and his pulsating beats make heads bob throughout the room. Then the CD player advances to the next track, and hip-hop makes way for a sing-along from AC/DC, followed by tunes from  quot;Rocky quot; soundtracks. Every ..."
Sports,"Jerome Williams pitched seven strong innings in his first start in two months and the San Francisco Giants jumped back into a tie for the wild-card lead by beating the Padres, 4-1, last night in San Diego."
Sports,"The Cubs' Sammy Sosa , just 3 for 22 in his previous six games, hit his 34th homer in the sixth -- the 573d of his career, tying Harmon Killebrew for seventh place on the career list."
Sports,"Ichiro Suzuki went home without the major league hits record, thanks to Oakland's determined pitching staff -- and a much bigger hit by shortstop Bobby Crosby."
Sports,"Bernie Williams sent a drive soaring to left-center field, raised his right arm in triumph, and circled the bases."
Sports,"Oakland won the season series against Seattle for the first time since 2000. Angels' Vladimir Guerrero matched a career high for hits with his fifth four-hit game this season and 15th in his career. It was the second two-homer game this week for Guerrero, who has 38 this year and is hitting .338 with a team-record 123 runs and 124 ..."
Sports,"Three weeks does not a season make, but it's enough of an indicator to form opinions strong enough to put into motion."
Sports,"Justin Strzelczyk , a former player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Maine, died yesterday in a fiery head-on collision with a tanker truck in Herkimer, N.Y., after he led state troopers on a 40-mile highway chase during morning rush hour. Strzelczyk, 36, was an offensive lineman with the Steelers for nearly a decade until the team released ..."
Sports,"In August, 1.2 million users visited the Patriots' website, www.patriots.com. Chances are, those who returned to the team's Internet home this week noticed only minor cosmetic changes, not the complete overhaul that has been done behind the scenes over the past seven months."
Sports,"NY JETS (2-0) at MIAMI (0-3) When/where: Sunday, 4 p.m., at Miami. TV: Ch. 4. Last season: Miami won, 21-10 and 23-21. Comments: The Jets are coming off a bye week, while the Dolphins lost to the Steelers in a hurricane last weekend. Jay Fiedler reportedly will be back starting at quarterback for Miami, in place of an ineffective A.J. ..."
Sports,"Jed Weaver knows a little something about the Patriots from his years in Miami. He also attended the wedding of his friend, Patriots special team specialist Larry Izzo . Now all the newest addition to the New England roster has to do is learn the offense."
Sports,"Rusty Pierce symbolized the Revolution's break with the past when he joined the team in 2000. The Revolution had qualified for the MLS playoffs once in their first four seasons, then advanced to the playoffs in three of the next four."
Sports,Tickets for individual Celtics home games for the 2004-05 season will go on sale today at 11 a.m.
Sports,"Rick Fox made it official yesterday: He will not be coming through any door to have a second go-round with the Celtics. As shockers go, this one is slightly behind  quot;Dewey Defeats Truman. quot;"
Sports,"Before they were Eagles at Boston College, and before they were Hawks at Xaverian Brothers High, Peter Shean and Nathanael Hasselbeck were Vikings on the same Pop Warner football team. Through the years, Shean and Hasselbeck forged an inseparable bond."
Sports,"At the start of the season, they were in the also-ran bin. Not on anyone's radar screen nationally, or even in the Big 12, for that matter. But a month into the 2004 season, look at what the Colorado Buffaloes have done."
Sports,"NORTHEASTERN (2-1) vs. WILLIAM  amp; MARY (2-1) When/where: Tomorrow, 1 p.m., Williamsburg, Va. Radio: WJIB (740 AM). Last season: NU won, 48-14. Comments: The Huskies crushed Towson last Saturday, 27-3. Senior FS Gavin Potter was named Atlantic 10 defensive player of the week for his 10-tackle, 2-interception, 1-sack game. Junior TB Anthony Riley had 117 rushing yards. William  amp; Mary ..."
Sports,"For the third year in succession, the Renault F1 Team is joining forces with Oxfam, the international development charity, to raise money for its work around the world."
Business,Northern Rock #39;s full-year profit will at least meet analysts #39; expectations as the mortgage bank continues to pile on business despite the slowing housing market.
Business,"OLYMPIA - A coalition of 11 school districts filed a lawsuit against the state yesterday, arguing the Legislature has not lived up to its constitutional obligation to fully fund special education."
Sci/Tech,LINUX DISTRIBUTOR Red Hat has shelled out \$23 million to buy Netscape Communications #39; Security Solutions unit from AOL. The deal means that Red Hat will get the Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Certificate 
Sports,Graeme Souness believes he has the best attack in the country after Alan Shearer and Patrick Kluivert dismantled Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in Newcastle #39;s 5-1 UEFA Cup win in Tel Aviv.
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat has announced plans to acquire network security software from Netscape #39;s Enterprise Suite, adding it to its Open Source Architecture, The company says they will distribute it as open-source software, according to statements from company executives "
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems and the University of Texas at Austin are set to flip the switch on a unique supercomputer that will vastly speed up massive data analysis and visualisation to tackle time-critical problems such as weather 
Sci/Tech,Nigel McFarlane boils down all the competition between browsers into a single score for each browser. Take this article to your local second-hand browser dealer to test his honesty.
Sci/Tech,"As recovery teams examined the mangled NASA Genesis probe lodged in the floor of Utah #39;s west desert earlier this month, a crew member spotted a horseshoe in the sand."
Sports,"Bernie Williams looked out from the on-deck circle at the place he has called home longer than any other of the Yankees. It was the last of the ninth, tie score and the division "
Sports,"Heading into Monday night #39;s game against the Baltimore Ravens, the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to avoid going 0-4 for the first time since 1980."
World,JAKARTA (Antara): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked former president Abdurrahman  quot;Gus Dur quot; Wahid on Friday to help free Rosidah binti Anom and Rafikan binti Amin -- two Indonesian women who were kidnapped in Iraq.
World,"More than 500 Australians could be involved in child pornography on the Internet, Australia #39;s top police officer says after nationwide raids saw more than 200 people charged with over 2,000 child pornography offences."
World,Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo castigated elected officials in the oil-producing Niger Delta on Friday for failing to care more for their impoverished people as talks 
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp will suffer serious  harm if it is forced to provide a version of Windows without  Windows Media Player audio visual software, its lawyer told a  European Union court on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the rocket plane that blasted into space on Wednesday in the first of its \$10m Ansari X-Prize flights, will launch again on Monday."
Business,"Pharmaceutical titan Merck  amp; Co. Inc. yesterday pulled its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx off the market, citing safety concerns, thereby triggering a massive selloff in the company #39;s shares that wiped out nearly US\$27-billion of Merck #39;s market value."
Business,"Microsoft Corp will suffer serious harm if it is forced to provide a version of Windows without Windows Media Player audio-visual software, its lawyer told a European Union court on Friday."
Sci/Tech," quot;The fact that non-US vendor like NEC had the fastest computer was seen as a big challenge for US computer industry, quot; said Horst Simon, director of the supercomputing centre at Lawrence Berkeley Labs in California."
Sci/Tech,A CLAIM by IT experts the Gartner Group that Linux downloads are a cover for piracy has been dismissed by the Open Source Industry Association (OSIA).
Sci/Tech,Budding entrepreneurs and historians of the future will be able to look back on the madness of the dot com boom. The University of Maryland has received government and private grants to archive the business 
Sci/Tech,"Cape Town - If the giant asteroid Toutatis, which closely missed earth on Wednesday, hit a place such as the Mother City, the entire city and all its suburbs would have disappeared in an instant."
Sports,"BERNIE ECCLESTONE has hit out at Silverstone #39;s owners, describing the track as  quot;embarrassing quot; just hours after axing it from the Formula One calendar."
Sports,Newcastle United romped into the group stages of the UEFA Cup with a 5-1 win away to Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin that completed a 7-1 aggregate victory in the first round.
Sports,"When he was taken with the 24th pick on draft night in 1991, and introduced to a room of puzzled Boston media and season ticket-holders, an impatient Red Auerbach snapped back from the head "
World, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo  castigated elected officials in the oil producing Niger Delta  on Friday for failing to care more for their impoverished  people as talks with a rebel leader to avert an explosion of  violence there entered a third day.
World,The United States has reiterated its rejection of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming despite renewed pressure to yield after Russia ended years of hesitation by moving to ratify the treaty.
World,"Three children have been killed by a landmine in Pakistan #39;s tribal region of South Waziristan, officials say. The children, including two brothers and aged between nine and 13, triggered the mine near the main town of Wana, they said."
World,"U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, and hospital officials said at least 80 people were killed."
World,"An explosion ripped through a Shiite Muslim mosque in Sialkot during Friday prayers, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens, police said."
World," A car bomb exploded Friday in central Beirut, wounding a former Lebanese Cabinet minister and killing his driver, officials said.    Former Economy Minister Marwar Hamadeh reportedly suffered minor wounds and was in stable condition..."
Business," Shares of Navistar International Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NAV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NAV.N</A> rose 2.7 percent before the bell on Monday after the  commercial truck maker said it expects higher fourth quarter  earnings and revenue."
Sports,BASEBALL Chicago (AL): Activated P Scott Schoeneweis from the 15-day DL. New York (NL): Named Omar Minaya general manager/executive vice president of baseball operations and signed him to five-year contract; named Jim Duquette senior vice president of baseball operations.
Sports,"It is a tribute to his fighting spirit that Evening Attire, at the relatively advanced age of 6, is still a serious factor in a \$1 million race. He is a force to be reckoned with in tomorrow's Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, an event he won in 2002, and he is going to keep racing as long ..."
Sci/Tech,"Should war move into space, the U.S. military has a plan. And not being an enemy doesn't necessarily mean your satellites and ground-control mechanisms aren't targets. By Noah Shachtman."
Sci/Tech,"Slashdot is so popular that traffic from its links can cripple small websites, sometimes for days. So a couple of fans have set up a site called Mirrordot to alleviate the problem by hosting copies of sites mentioned on Slashdot. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Tired of listening to travelers yakking on their cell phones in the airport lounge? You may have to put up it with in the cabin too, as regulators consider scrapping rules that ban use of most wireless devices in flight. By Joanna Glasner."
Sci/Tech,"What happens in the online world can be a freeing experience. Sometimes too freeing, so be careful out there. Commentary by Gina Lynn."
Sci/Tech,"A California judge says Diebold Election Systems broke the law when it threatened students for posting internal company memos on the web. Advocates say this is a precedent-setting victory for free speech on the web, and a warning to litigious companies. By Kim Zetter."
Sci/Tech,Unraveling the genetic map of diatoms -- microscopic sea creatures -- could pay big dividends in defending the world's ecological systems. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,Your hard drive is overflowing with gazillions of digital pics. DSC00234.jpg might as well be labeled don't_know_don't_care.jpg. Here is the quest to build the photo archive of the future. By David Weinberger from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Justice Department lawyers say there is indeed a rule requiring passengers to show ID at the airport before boarding a plane, but they say the exact wording of the rule can't be read by the public and can't be challenged. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says the bill, which would have required businesses to tell employees that their e-mail and internet usage were being monitored, was overly broad. By Mark Sullivan."
Sci/Tech,"The music group says it's filed suits against 762 people it suspects of song swapping, including students from 26 different colleges and universities. The RIAA has now sued roughly 5,400 people over the past year."
Sci/Tech,"Tim Berners-Lee, the man who invented the web, says the medium will never realize its potential unless everyone involved can agree on standards that let computers more easily communicate with each other."
Business,The share price of US drugs giant Merck falls to an eight-year low after it announces that it has been forced to withdraw a key drug on side effect fears.
Sports,"The New York Liberty has overcome injuries to key players, a coaching change and a switch in home arenas to reach the Eastern Conference finals with only nine active players."
Sports,"While horses continue to fall off an extremely bumpy road to the Breeders #39; Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, Evening Attire keeps on trucking."
World,LONDONBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair undergoes a procedure to correct heart palpitations today - hours after dramatically announcing that he wants to serve no more than a third term in office.
World,"BANGKOKThailand said yesterday it had found its first known probable case of a human being infecting another with bird flu, but insisted it was an isolated incident that posed little risk to the greater population."
World,": Indonesian police announced Friday the identity of the suspected suicide bomber who attacked the Australian Embassy last month killing nine people, including himself."
World,"  An explosion ripped through a Shiite Muslim mosque in the eastern Pakistani city of Sialkot during Friday prayers, killing several people and injuring dozens of others, wire reports say."
World,"BANGKOK : Thailand launched its month-long war on bird flu with more than 900,000 volunteers carrying out house-to-house checks for signs of the disease, a senior health official said."
Sci/Tech,Computers built with Advanced Micro Devices' Opteron processor soon will be able to take advantage of the same power management technology the company has already built into its laptop and desktop microchips.
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., the world #39;s largest seller of gasoline-electric automobiles, will double the number of Prius hybrid cars for sale in the United States next year to reduce the waiting period for customers."
Sci/Tech,"They produce as much organic carbon as all the rainforests on Earth, but they #39;re not plants. They live in hard shells and can survive for months in the dark, but they #39;re not animals."
Sports,"Footie wonderboy Wayne Rooney might have scored a hat-trick on his Manchester United debut, but it didn #39;t stop him getting a telling off afterwards."
Sports,"Jason Giambi and Kevin Brown were linked earlier this season because they both contracted an intestinal parasite, and now they #39;re linked for a different reason."
Sports,"The Mets #39; big message at Omar Minaya #39;s surprise coronation yesterday was that Minaya has  quot;full autonomy, quot; baseballese for the power to make any decisions related to baseball."
World,Russia #39;s announcement that it will ratify the Kyoto Protocol -- a decision crucial to the treaty coming into force -- has catapulted the issue onto 
Sci/Tech,Science minister Lord Sainsbury says the UK will remain key to the Aurora programme and will head back to Mars.
Business,"Three years after cardiologists at the Cleveland Clinic warned of the dangers of the popular arthritis drug Vioxx, subsequent studies have found that the medication puts patients at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes."
Business,  Belgian pharmaceutical UCB rose 1.2 percent in mid morning trade after the group agreed to sell its Surface Specialties business to Cytec Industries (CYT) for 1.5 billion euros ( $1.
Sci/Tech,Rocket plane SpaceShipOne is to attempt a second space flight on Monday in a bid to clinch the \$10m Ansari X-Prize. Judges officially confirmed that pilot Mike Melvill took the craft to 103km (64 miles) on Wednesday #39;s first flight.
Sci/Tech,The genetic map of a type of teeny-weeny ocean algae could have a big impact on how scientists try to protect the Earth #39;s oceans from greenhouse gases.
Sports,Indians pitcher Kyle Denney will never complain about having to dress like a cheerleader again. The white go-go boots that went with the outfit might have prevented a bullet from seriously injuring his leg.
World,This fact has never been better evidenced than by watching the astonishing way in which the family of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley have waged their own campaign for his release.
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan At least ten people have been killed in an explosion that ripped through a Shiite Muslim mosque in an eastern Pakistani city during prayers today."
Sci/Tech,Magnification software to help visually impaired people use mobiles has been developed by a Spanish firm.
World, The Nigerian army said on Friday routine  patrols were still operating in the Niger delta despite a truce  agreed between the government and rebel militia while talks  proceed in the capital Abuja.
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics plans to invest 25 trillion won (\$24 billion) in building new semiconductor production lines by 2010, the company said Monday."
World, Britain's Tony Blair went into hospital  on Friday for heart treatment    but first sought to quell  speculation over his future by pledging to serve a full third  term if re elected.
World," A suicide bomber killed at least 18  people in a mosque packed with worshippers and wounded more  than 40 during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani city of  Sialkot, police said."
World," Israeli forces hunting Palestinian  militants shelled a Gaza Strip refugee camp on Friday, killing  at least three people and wounding several others, witnesses  and medical officials said."
World," President Bush and his rival, Senator  John Kerry, may have clashed over how to stop North Korea's  nuclear plans but their policies are not as far apart as their  first debate suggested, analysts said on Friday."
Business,"Before Eileen Burden began taking the popular arthritis drug Vioxx, her joints ached so much she could barely get dressed in the morning."
Business,"Cytec Industries Inc. is buying the chemicals division of Belgian drugs company UCB in a 1.5 billion euro (\$1.85 billion) cash and stock deal, the US specialty chemical firm said on Friday."
Business,"Patrick Ryan, a titan of the insurance industry and fixture of Chicago-area business and civic institutions, revealed plans to step down as chief executive of Aon Corp."
Business,California health maintenance organizations continue to show improvements in quality but fall short in areas such as vaccinating adults with flu shots and persuading smokers to kick their cigarette habit.
Business,"Mortgage giant Fannie Mae, under investigation by regulators and ordered to revamp its accounting, may have to restate its past earnings, a federal agency said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Under the terms of the agreement Red Hat will obtain products derived from the Netscape Enterprise Suite, including Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Certificate Management System."
Sci/Tech,Plans by Microsoft Corp to charge royalties on a library of patents are looking uncertain after the US Patent and Trademark Office rejected a key software patent claimed by the company.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc is courting community views for the next version of Java 2 Standard Edition, the foundation stone of Java scheduled for spring 2006."
Sci/Tech,Lawmakers at the Senate have delayed a controversial bill that would make it easier to sue online file-trading networks because there is too much opposition to it.
Sports,"The British Grand Prix debacle, which we forecast yesterday, was inevitable, given the parties involved in the negotiations. The race will no doubt return one day to the Formula 1 calendar but that is not "
Sports,"HAT-TRICK hero Alan Shearer is aiming to fire Newcastle all the way to the UEFA Cup Final this season. After his treble and a double from Patrick Kluivert polished off their Israeli opponents, Shearer said "
Sports,"New Delhi, Oct. 1 (PTI): Stung by the BCCI decision to award telecast rights for the India-Australia Test series to Sony TV, Prasar Bharti today said it would challenge the decision in Supreme Court."
World,"The Russian government approved the Kyoto Protocol on Thursday, giving decisive support to the long-delayed climate change treaty that should allow it to come into force worldwide."
World,"President Bush and his rival, Senator John Kerry, may have clashed over how to stop North Korea #39;s nuclear plans but their policies are not as far apart as their first debate suggested, analysts said on Friday."
World,"BEIRUT, Lebanon A former Lebanese Cabinet minister has been wounded and his driver killed in an early morning car bombing in Beirut."
World,"A suicide bomber killed at least 18 people in a mosque packed with worshippers and wounded more than 40 during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani city of Sialkot, police said."
Business," The euro hovered near two month highs on  Friday as key U.S. data loomed and as traders awaited a Group  of Seven meeting of finance ministers, while oil fired  inflation fears lifted gold close to a 5 1/2 month high."
Business, The dollar recovered from a two month  low on the euro and a one week low on the yen on Friday as the  market waited to see if a G7 meeting and key U.S. data could  break the U.S. currency out of a half year range.
Business,"The UK's manufacturing sector shows an unexpected slowdown in September, easing pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. Inc. stock plummeted Thursday with the firm #39;s announcement that it is withdrawing Vioxx - its arthritis and acute pain medication - from the international market, affecting about 2 million patients worldwide."
Business,Oil prices held above \$49 on Friday as a rebel warlord threatening an offensive in Nigeria #39;s oil-producing delta region said the government had violated the terms of a two-day truce.
Business,"Cytec Industries Inc., a US maker of materials for the aerospace and car industries, agreed to buy the chemicals operations of UCB SA, Belgium #39;s largest drugmaker, for 1.5 billion euros (\$1."
Business," #39;We #39;re not a deal-focused company, #39; Prince tells newspaper; adds bank must focus on ethics. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The chief executive of Citigroup Inc."
Business,"Nortel Networks will lay off about 1,400 employees in the US and about 950 in Canada, with those employees to be notified by the end of June 2005."
Business,"Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology major Qualcomm Inc on Friday announced the opening of a research and development (R amp;D) in Hyderabad, to support its chipset development activities."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O and the University of Texas at Austin are set to flip the switch on Friday on a unique supercomputer that will vastly speed up massive data analysis and 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s patent on the File Allocation Table disk format has been rejected by the US Patent Office, on the grounds that it should never have been granted in the first place."
Sci/Tech,"With a little help from NASA, students from McNair High School - which is named for an astronaut -ight play a role in future space exploration."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has extended the reach of its business data platform, demonstrating new business intelligence capabilities for SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005."
Sports,"Newcastle hat-trick hero Alan Shearer tonight stressed his determination to bring a trophy to St James Park. The former England striker netted three times in Newcastles 5-1 defeat of Bnei Sakhnin tonight, sealing a 7-1 aggregate success."
Sports,Real Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon admitted he was nervous after AS Roma went 2-0 ahead on Tuesday night. But Garcia Remon remained calm and saw his Real charges triumph 4-2 in an exciting night at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Sports,Millwall chairman Theo Paphitis has hit out Ferencvaros and their fans after revealing he had to call for police help during Thursday #39;s Uefa Cup tie.
World,"  John F. Kerry and President Bush clashed sharply over the war in Iraq last night during the first debate of the presidential campaign season, with the senator from Massachusetts accusing "
World,* A suicide bomber killed a US soldier and two Iraqis in the Abu Ghraib area outside of Baghdad early Thursday. The bomb targeted a compound that included the mayor #39;s office and a police station.
World,"Peacekeepers from the African Union will be increased to help protect civilians in the afflicted Sudanese region of Darfur, the country #39;s foreign minister said Thursday."
World,"Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said elections would go ahead as planned in January, despite continuing violence which Thursday killed 41 people including 34 children."
World,"Former Nepalese-born Gurkha soldiers who helped defend Hong Kong under British rule are fuming at London #39;s decision to exclude them from a new law giving the crack fighters British citizenship, a spokesman said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The latest title from the Warhammer 40,000 stable does its thing with considerable style."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair has  had a successful operation for recurrent heart palpitations and  is ""doing well,"" Sky TV reported Friday."
World,Indonesian police name the man believed to have bombed Australia's embassy in Jakarta last month.
World,Channel ferry services are hit by a blockade as French fishermen show their anger at fuel price rises.
World," Despite its clear risks and bad press, hormone therapy remains the best treatment for some women suffering miserable menopause symptoms   and it is inappropriate for doctors to withhold, says a new guide to help doctors and patients with the difficult decision.    Women who do try estrogen should use the lowest possible dose for the shortest period of time, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stressed..."
World, U.S. stocks are seen somewhat higher at the open Friday with a pullback in oil prices...
World," An explosion ripped through a Shiite Muslim mosque in the eastern Pakistani city of Sialkot during Friday prayers, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens, police said.    Witnesses reported that a man with a briefcase entered the mosque shortly before the blast and the briefcase had exploded, Sialkot police chief Nisar Ahmed said..."
World,"President Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry made few major factual errors in their first debate, although on occasion they stretched the truth or left out inconvenient facts -- or may have confused viewers as they spoke in policy shorthand."
Business,"PepsiCo Inc. #39;s net income increased 35 percent in the third quarter as the company benefited from higher international sales and a tax benefit, the Purchase-based beverage and snack food company reported yesterday."
Sports, Top seeds Roger Federer and Andy  Roddick reached the Thailand Open semi finals with  straight sets wins on Friday.
Business," Stocks to watch on Friday: MICROSOFT  CORP. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>: The world's largest software maker will suffer  serious harm if it is forced to provide a version of Windows  without Windows Media Player audio visual software, its lawyer  told a European Union court."
Business," Stocks looked to open higher on Friday  with oil prices below  $50 a barrel, while technology shares try  to extend a three day winning streak of ending positive as the  fourth quarter begins on Wall Street."
Business," Microsoft Corp will suffer serious  harm if it is forced to provide a version of Windows without  Windows Media Player audio visual software, its lawyer told a  European Union court on Friday."
Business," Chinese officials reiterated their  country would move toward a flexible foreign exchange rate, but  offered no new specifics on the timing in a joint statement  issued on Friday after talks with high level U.S. officials."
Business,"Pfizer Inc., the world #39;s biggest drugmaker, may benefit from Merck  amp; Co. #39;s withdrawal of Vioxx because Pfizer #39;s competing pain medicine Celebrex hasn #39;t been linked to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes."
Business,"Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. is considering moving its headquarters from Michigan, the state #39;s economic development agency said."
Sci/Tech,"Within days of the release of the security bulletin, there was proof of concept code available on the web. As the exploit was analyzed by various security groups, it was found that it was similar "
Sports, Champions Werder Bremen run into Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga #39;s top clash on Saturday highlighted by a showdown of in form strikers Miroslav Klose and Roy Makaay.
World,A blast in a Shiite Muslim mosque in eastern Pakistan on Friday killed at least 15 people and left dozens injured. The blast occurred when the Friday prayers were on at the Mistri Abdullah Imambargah mosque in Sialkot.
World,"United Nations, Oct 1 (PTI) The United Nations has called for sending an international police force to stop abuses in Sudan #39;s trouble-torn region of Darfur where war crimes have probably occurred on large scale."
Business,In its global economy outlook the International Monetary Fund predicted worldwide output to lift 5 despite of worries about high oil prices.
Business,The purchasing manager index of activity in the UK manufacturing sector fell sharply to 52.2 in September from a downwardly revised 52.
Business,"GLOBAL semiconductor sales rose to 10.1 billion in August from the previous month and it appears chip inventories are declining, industry trade group the Semiconductor Industry Association said."
Sports,"South Africa, New Zealand and Japan have expressed interest in hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the International Rugby Board said on Friday."
World,At least six Palestinians were killed Friday during the continuing Israeli attack on nortern Gaza Strip as occupation troops took control of a nine-kilometer stretch in the area.
Sci/Tech,'Freedom to destroy freedom and competition'
Sci/Tech,Some clubbers in Barcelona have opted to have a microchip implanted which lets them pay for drinks.
Business," Shares of drugmaker Merck   Co. Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> traded 1.52 percent higher on volume of more than  61,000 shares in pre market dealings on Friday, a day after the  stock plunged to an eight year low after the company withdrew  its arthritis drug Vioxx."
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open higher on  Friday, as the fourth quarter begins on Wall Street with oil  prices holding below  $50 a barrel."
Business," The euro was near two month highs  against the dollar Friday as key U.S. data loomed and as  traders awaited a Group of Seven meeting of finance ministers,  while oil fired inflation fears lifted gold close."
Business,"A dispute over how much farmers must pay to industry trade bodies is disrupting the cocoa harvest  in Ivory Coast, the world's largest producer. "
Business,"Shares of drugmaker Merck  amp; Co. Inc. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) traded 1.52 percent higher on volume of more than 61,000 shares in pre-market dealings on Friday, a day after "
Sci/Tech,Enterprise Linux specialist Red Hat has snapped up choice pieces of Netscape Enterprise solutions from AOL. These include the Netscape Enterprise Suite and include Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Certificate Management System.
Sci/Tech," Australia #39;s koalas, once a threatened species, are now growing so fast in some areas that wildlife authorities are putting them on the pill."
Sci/Tech,"The DVDRW Alliance has announced the release of final draft specifications for 8x rewriting on DVDRW media produced by Hewlett Packard, MKM, Philips, Ricoh, Sony and Yamaha."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp has issued further details of new reporting and business intelligence features that it plans to introduce into its present and future SQL Server relational database platform.
Sports,"For the first time ever, Silverstone is not on the provisional 2005 calendar, which must be ratified by the FIA world council on 13 October."
Sports,"Tendulkar, who is in a race to try and make the first Test against Australia in Bangalore, told the Press Trust of India that team physiotherapist Andrew Leipus was limiting his time in the nets."
Sports,"including South Africa - had submitted proposals to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup. South Africa, will face stiff opposition "
Sports,Davis Cup finalists and top seed Spain were handed a first-round outing in Slovakia for the 2005 competition when the draw was announced on Thursday.
Sports,Bayern Munich return to domestic duties with a trip to Bundesliga champions Werder Bremen on Saturday (1330 GMT) appearing to have shaken off their sluggish start to the season.
Sports,"Tendulkar gets go ahead for Australia tests October 1, 2004 10:54:13 BANGALORE, India, Oct 1 (Reuters)   Sachin Tendulkar was named in India #39;s 14 player squad on Friday for the first two tests against Australia."
Sports,The 2004 Memorial Bone  amp; Joint Fall Festival tennis tournament kicks off today at noon and runs through Sunday at courts around Houston.
Sports,"Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Rosenborg in tonights Champions League Group E encounter in Norway. Freddie Ljungberg had given the visitors the lead in the sixth minute, but Roar Strand grabbed a deserved "
Sports,"The United States will host Croatia on March 4-6 in the first round of the 2005 Davis Cup. In Thursday #39;s draw, the Americans and Spanish -- this year #39;s finalists -- were "
Sports,"AMSTERDAM, Sep 30 (SW) - After the 4-0 defeat by Bayern Munich on Tuesday, Ajax coach Ronald Koeman feels it is time to decide on his future at the Dutch champions."
Sci/Tech,Synergy was the word Siemens AG used several years ago when it talked about combining its carrier and enterprise network and mobile phone businesses under one roof. Then the company spun off these operations into separate divisions to be able to focus -- it said -- more closely on customers' individual needs. Now the manufacturer is pulling everything back together and the buzzwords are end-to-end systems and convergence.
Sci/Tech,"Alaxala Networks Corp., the backbone-network router and switch joint venture announced by Hitachi Ltd. and NEC Corp. earlier this year, began operations on Friday, it said in a statement."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. is planning to introduce a faster front-side bus on an upcoming version of its Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor that will help the firm increase the performance of its chips by improving a crucial bottleneck in system performance.
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft Corp. asked a judge to suspend the European Commission's antitrust ruling against it on Thursday, arguing that secrets revealed now cannot be retracted."
World,"wounded more than 40 during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani city of Sialkot, police say.  quot;It was a suicide attack, quot; Nisar Ahmed Saroya, district police officer for Sialkot, told Reuters."
Business,A judge is set to deliver a ruling in a boardroom row which could lead to Bernie Ecclestone losing control of Formula One racing.
Business,Shares of Merck and Co. plunged nearly 27 percent Thursday on news that the pharmaceutical giant was pulling the popular arthritis pain medication Vioxx off the market in the largest drug withdrawal in US history.
Business,"Microsoft Corp. said Friday that small companies and their customers would suffer most if it is forced to remove its digital media software from Windows, while the European Union accused it of being  quot;paternalistic "
Business,New Jersey-based Cytec Industries is to buy UCB Groups Surface Specialties business for \$1.5bn (E1.2bn). Completion of the deal will turn Cytec into a \$2.
Business,"Qualcomm Incorporated, pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, on October 1 announced the opening of a research and development (R amp;D) center in Hyderabad, India."
Business,Some 1440 BBC Technology staff have been transferred to Siemens Business Services today following the completion of a major ten-year 2bn Technology Framework Contract (TFC).
Sci/Tech,This week we have seen numerous reports (a href= quot;http://www.tectonic.co.za/view.php?id=352 quot; gt;see here) in the trade press referring to Gartner UK analyst Annette Jump claiming that pre-installing Linux on PCs encourages piracy of Windows.
Sci/Tech,There #39;s a new version of Java and Sun describes it as the most significant update ever to the platform-neutral programming language.
Sports,"Carlos Checa upstaged team-mate Valentino Rossi to take pole position for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix at Losail. The track, new to the MotoGP calendar, has sprung several surprises throughout practice and "
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova surged into the Korea Open semifinals Friday with a comfortable 6-2, 6-1 win over Australian Samantha Stosur."
Sports,"Bangalore, India - India #39;s cricket selectors on Friday picked star batsman Sachin Tendulkar in the squad for the opening match of the Test series against Australia, hoping he will recover from an elbow injury in the next four days."
Sports,Travel is back to normal on the Thruway Friday morning after an accident that stopped or slowed traffic from Herkimer all the way to Schenectady.
World,"Doctors at Samarra #39;s hospital said 47 bodies were brought in, including 11 women, five children and seven elderly men. They. said ambulances could not reach many wounded as fighting, which lasted throughout the night, was still going on."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. government will offer over the Internet low quality images of its new  #36;50 bill for artists, students and others who discover that their computers, scanners or printers won't allow them to view or copy pictures of the new currency."
Sci/Tech," New laws aimed at prosecuting big time Internet spammers, helping small businesses and elevating lacrosse to the status of ""state team sport"" will become effective today in Maryland."
Sci/Tech," A commissioner said the agency would rule on the wireless merger within weeks, allowing an October closing."
Sci/Tech," In a surprise move, business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. fired CEO Craig Conway Friday, saying it has has lost confidence in the feisty leader who engineered the company's dogged resistance to a  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid by rival Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc. , which is trying to fight off a hostile takeover by rival Oracle Corp. , on Friday said its board had ousted President and Chief Executive Craig Conway due to ""a loss of confidence"" in his ability to lead the software company."
Sci/Tech," The new crew of the international space station will head into space on Oct. 14, Russia said Friday, after two delays pushed back the launch."
Business," Stocks look to open flat on Monday,  with oil prices moving higher and the dollar holding near  record lows."
Business," Stocks to watch on Friday: MICROSOFT CORP. : The world's largest software maker will suffer serious harm if it is forced to provide a version of Windows without Windows Media Player audio visual software, its lawyer told a European Union court."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>, which is  trying to fight off a hostile takeover by rival Oracle Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>, on Friday said its board had ousted President and  Chief Executive Craig Conway due to ""a loss of confidence"" in  his ability to lead the software company."
Sports,Alan Shearer and Patrick Kluivert teamed up to fire Newcastle into the group stage of the UEFA Cup with a striking master-class against Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in Tel Aviv.
Sports,"Top seed Roger Federer reached the Thailand Open semis with a 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 win over Robin Soderling of Sweden. Second seed Andy Roddick also stormed through, beating Thomas Johansson of Sweden 6-3 6-4 in just 43 minutes."
Sports,"Bangalore, Oct. 1 (NNN): Despite the ongoing concerns about an elbow injury, countrys master-blaster Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was included on Friday in the 15-member Indian squad for the first two cricket "
Business," Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> said on Friday it  delivered 67 commercial airplanes in the third quarter, up two  from the same quarter a year ago."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Group Review</strong> Not yet ready for DDR 2? Then make the most of the original
Sci/Tech,"Lycos has called a ceasefire in the battle against internet spammers by suspending its Make Love Not Spam portal, designed to put bulk mail senders out of business."
Sci/Tech,"In a surprise move, the business software maker fired CEO Craig Conway Friday, saying it has has lost confidence in the feisty leader who engineered the company's dogged resistance to a takeover bid by rival Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech," New laws aimed at prosecuting big-time Internet spammers, helping small businesses and elevating lacrosse to the status of ""state team sport"" will become effective today in Maryland."
Sci/Tech,"If you're not ready to feverishly debate Iraq or the deficit in this bitterly divisive election year, you can always surf the Web, where politics is frequently nothing but a big joke."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. government will offer over the Internet low-quality images of its new \$50 bill for artists, students and others who discover that their computers, scanners or printers won't allow them to view or copy pictures of the new currency."
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> By Duncan Martell</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - IBM is expanding and adding newtechnology to 11 of its data centers in North America, Europeand Asia to meet growing demand and rolled out new services tocustomers, the world's largest computer company said late onThursday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. made official Thursday their deal to create a service that will use high-speed Internet connections to pipe DVD-quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers.
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> By Justin Hyde</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AT T Corp.  and Internet telephoneprovider Vonage said on Thursday they were cutting prices fortheir residential Internet calling services by \$5 per month,the strongest signs yet of a price war in the nascent market.</p>"
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , which is trying to fight off a hostile takeover by rival Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Friday said its board "
Business,"ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Oct. 1, 2004 - About 10,000 casino hotel workers from more than half the city #39;s 12 casinos went on strike Friday, even though negotiators had reached a tentative agreement with three of the casinos."
Business,"UCB SA announced Friday it made the final move in its transition to a pharmaceuticals-only business, unloading Surface Specialties to Cytec Industries Inc."
Business,German electronics giant Siemens said that its Siemens Business Services unit had signed a 2.7-billion-euro (3.3-billion-dollar) contract to supply technology services to the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the privately built manned rocket aiming to claim the 10 million USD X-Prize, has completed the first of two qualifying flights, and is scheduled to attempt the winning second flight on 4 October, despite some technical concerns."
Sci/Tech," Red Hat says it #39;s  quot;entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement quot; with AOL to buy parts of Netscape #39;s Enterprise Suite, adding it to its Open Source Architecture."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is fighting a rejection by US patent authorities of a patent for its FAT filesystem, the company said on Thursday. Meanwhile, it #39;s celebrating a jury decision clearing it of patent infringement charges "
Sci/Tech,"The fight against spam is getting more serious as the net #39;s big players impose conditions on bulk mail senders. From October, AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Earthlink and Comcast want those that send lots of messages "
Sci/Tech," The Soyuz TMA 5 spacecraft carrying a replacement crew to the International Space Station (ISS) will be put into space on October 14 after technical difficulties postponed the launch, Russia #39;s space agency said on Friday."
Sports,Carlos Checa took pole position for Saturday #39;s inaugural Qatar Grand Prix with the quickest lap in the final qualifying session on Friday.
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres returned the favor, and the playoff-chasing Giants gladly accepted it before a disappointed record crowd of 45,389 at Petco Park."
World,Armoured vehicles massed on Gaza #39;s border Friday after Israel #39;s security cabinet approved a large-scale military operation - dubbed Days of Penitence - to stop Palestinian rocket fire.
World,"At least 19 people were killed and about 50 were injured in the bombing of a Shiite mosque in Pakistan #39;s northeastern city of Sialkot, police said."
World,Bombs killed 35 children and wounded scores of others as US troops handed out candy Thursday. It was the largest death toll of children in any insurgent attack since the start of the war.
Sci/Tech,"Board cites ""lack of confidence"" in Craig Conway as software maker battles a hostile takeover."
Sci/Tech,Updated chat client allows users to send more personalized messages.
Sci/Tech," Business software maker PeopleSoft said it was dumping president and chief executive Craig Conway, who has led the fight against a hostile takeover effort from rival Oracle."
Sci/Tech," Fossils from extinct dogs show why bigger is not better    giant meat eating animals died out because they relied too heavily on hunting other big animals, scientists reported on Thursday."
World," An audio tape said to be from senior al Qaeda official Ayman al Zawahri called for organized resistance against invading ""crusaders"" in the Muslim world and especially attacks against Israel's ally the United States."
World," A British detainee at Guantanamo Bay said in a letter revealed Friday he was tortured and abused during detention, in what is believed to be the first such claim to come from inside the prison."
World, Arsene Wenger has told Wayne Rooney he will have to live  quot;like a monk quot; if he is to make the most of his phenomenal talent.
World," The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace to presidential offices across Central America this week, urging harmony in a world he says is in crisis because of war, fear and intolerance."
Business,"chief executive of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., Rainer Hertrich, will leave his position in 2005 when his contract expires, a company spokesman said Sunday."
World, Many important foreign policy topics went unexplored during the first debate of the 2004 U.S. presidential campaign but perhaps most unusual was the lack of attention to the Israeli Palestinian conflict.
World," An ethics panel admonished U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay on Thursday, saying he improperly offered to endorse a lawmaker's son in return for a vote on a Medicare prescription drug bill."
World, U.S. led forces stormed Samarra  Friday and said nearly 100 guerrillas were killed in air  strikes and street to street combat during a major new American  offensive to wrest control of the Iraqi town.
World," An audio tape said to be from senior al  Qaeda official Ayman al Zawahri called for organized resistance  against invading ""crusaders"" in the Muslim world and especially  attacks against Israel's ally the United States."
World," ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed at  least 21 people in a mosque packed with worshippers and wounded  more than 40 during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani  city of Sialkot, police said."
World,An audio tape said to have been recorded by Osama Bin Laden's deputy is broadcast by Arabic TV channel al-Jazeera.
World,"India's Supreme Court orders controversial politician Rajesh Ranjan, who is facing murder charges, back to jail."
World,A father of a seriously ill premature baby has pleaded with the High Court not to allow doctors to let her die.
Sci/Tech,"The latest Microsoft Windows security flaw could result in more harm than usual because the company's system for fixing it could prove too vexing for some PC users to deal with, security experts warned. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,"More than 4,000 American and Iraqi soldiers mounted a military assault on the insurgent-held city of Samarra."
Business,Mumbi: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. has tied up with Formula One racing car champion Ferrari to provide information technology and engineering services for the development of the team #39;s racing car for the 2005 season.
World," An audio tape purportedly released by Osama bin Laden's deputy calls for attacks on U.S. and British interests everywhere, according to a broadcast Friday by Al Jazeera television..."
World," Arguing over who can best lead the nation in war, Sen..."
World," A suicide attacker detonated a huge bomb inside a crowded Shiite Muslim mosque in an eastern Pakistani city during Friday prayers, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens, officials said.    Police said that hundreds of people were inside the Zainabia mosque in the city of Sialkot at the time of the blast, which severely damaged walls and left body parts scattered inside..."
World,"U.S. and Iraqi troops surged into the rebel-controlled city of Samarra Friday, killing more than 90 insurgents in house-to-house combat supported by airstrikes and armor."
World,"A suicide attacker detonated a huge bomb inside a crowded Shiite Muslim mosque in an eastern Pakistani city during Friday prayers, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens, officials said."
Business,"Suspicions that the arthritis drug Vioxx could cause serious cardiovascular damage arose as early as 1999, the year Vioxx was approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a next-generation remedy that might be safer than older drugs like ibuprofen."
Business,"update Craig Conway has been fired as president and chief executive officer of PeopleSoft and will be replaced by founder Dave Duffield, the company said Friday."
Business,  Industrial group Siemens AG said Friday it has signed a  $3.35 billion contract to deliver technology services around the world to the British Broadcasting Corp.
Sports," Los Angeles put itself in prime position to make the playoffs heading into the final weekend of the regular season, while Chicago, Houston and San Francisco were fighting to reach the postseason and San Diego retained only a long shot hope."
Sports, The biggest home run in rookie Bobby Crosby's career gave the Oakland Athletics a dramatic victory and set up a winner take all AL West showdown with the Anaheim Angels.
Sci/Tech,"A select group of testers next week will get an early look at MSN Messenger 7.0, the next version of Microsoft #39;s popular instant messaging client."
Sci/Tech,JimMarch(equalccw) writes  quot;Our favorite crooked voting company Diebold has lost a MAJOR copyright case (click for ruling here or description here).
Sports,Thailand #39;s Thongchai Jaidee aced the 165-yard 11th hole in the WGC-American Express Championship second round on Friday. The 34-year-old former paratrooper used an eight 
Sports,"BANGKOK : Andy Roddick laid on a 21-ace performance to crush Thomas Johansson 6-3, 6-4, moving past jet-lag and into the semi-finals of the 550,000-dollar Thailand Open."
Sports,"Like a quarterback seeking first-down yardage, the Argonauts are scrambling for an alternate site for their new home after they were sacked by the University of Toronto in a bid to build a new Varsity Stadium."
Sports,"Once the ball jumped off Bernie Williams #39; bat in the bottom of the ninth inning, everyone in Yankee Stadium knew where it was going."
Sports," Tiger Woods hardly looked like himself until a painful first round at the American Express Championship was over and he signed for a 4 under 68, two shots out of the lead at a tournament he has won the last two years."
Sports," The Arizona Cardinals are winless in three games, but they are among the league leaders in one category  #151; taking the ball away from the opponent."
Business," Now that computer systems are bigger and more complex than ever before, industry titan William Coleman figures, it is time they learned how to run themselves."
World,"There are three problems with the six-party talks on North Korea #39;s nuclear issue. First, they risk confusing form with substance: as if merely getting North Korea around a table is success "
World,"An international police presence is needed in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region to accompany and monitor local police officers so that the vast population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) there are protected, two senior United Nations human rights "
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova reached the semifinals of the Korea Open on Friday with a comfortable 6 2, 6 1 win over Australian Samantha Stosur."
Sports, Tom Watson has mapped out a comfortable future after he finally walks away from the game of golf.
Sci/Tech,"Board cites ""lack of confidence"" in Craig Conway as software maker battles a hostile takeover."
Sci/Tech,New products include 802.11g/a cards for both notebooks and desktops.
Business," U.S. stock futures rose steadily  throughout the morning, pointing to a higher market open on  Friday, as sliding oil prices were a welcome sign for investors  on the opening day of the fourth quarter."
Business," Shares of Redback Networks Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RBAK.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RBAK.O</A>, which makes networking equipment, fell 24.5 percent  in pre market trading on Friday after it forecast third quarter  revenue far short of Wall Street's estimates."
Business,"In a statement, PeopleSoft's board of directors cited ""a loss of confidence in Mr. Conway's ability to continue to lead the Company."""
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World,"Baghdad, Oct. 1 (NNN): At least 100 people, including 80 insurgents were killed and hundreds others injured as the US military launched a major offensive to re-take the northern Iraqi city of Samarra, about 100 kilometres north of the capital, Baghdad."
Sports,"Maria Sharapova reached the last four of the Korea Open after beating Australia #39;s Samantha Stosur 6-2 6-1. Taking centre court after a four-hour rain delay, Sharapova overwhelmed Stosur to set up a semi-final meeting with Anne Kremer of Luxembourg."
Business,"In the wake of a 15-month-long battle for its life, PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board of directors fired CEO Craig Conway Friday morning."
Business,"WASHINGTON Oct. 1, 2004 - The Bush administration, struggling to show progress in attacking this country #39;s soaring trade deficits, won a commitment Friday from China that it would move  quot;firmly and steadily quot; to a flexible, market-based currency."
Business, North American stock markets appear poised for strong gains Friday in the fourth quarter #39;s first day of trading as investors recover from drug company Merck  amp; Co.
Business,"Qualcomm (Quote, Chart) is in talks to acquire a semiconductor design firm to help satisfy demand for its third-generation CDMA (define) wireless devices, the company said Thursday."
Business,"Northwest Airlines Corp. CEO Richard Anderson has resigned to take an executive job at UnitedHealth Group Inc. Anderson, 49, who took over the top job at the Eagan-based airline in 2001, will become an executive vice president at UnitedHealth."
Business,Lack of bidders forces largest US local telephone companies to terminate efforts in small markets. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc.
Business,"UK manufacturing growth unexpectedly weakened to the slowest pace in 14 months in September as surging oil prices boosted costs, a survey of purchasing managers showed."
Business,"Report says investment bank plans job, pay cuts prior to a public offering valuing firm at \$3B. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bruce Wasserstein, head of investment bank Lazard, is planning a new round of job cuts and "
Business,The string of hurricanes that struck Florida and other states has begun to wash away profit projections made by some Cincinnati-based insurance companies.
Sci/Tech,A Californian-based team is halfway to claiming a \$10 million prize by putting a privately financed manned craft into sub-orbital space.
Sci/Tech,"In a historic development in the computing world, IBM has succeeded in re-writing the rulebook for ultra-powerful computing by developing the worlds most powerful supercomputer- Blue Gene/L supercomputer, surpassing NECs Earth Simulator in Japan."
Sci/Tech,"The US Patent Office has made a preliminary ruling that a patent held by Microsoft for the FAT file system is invalid, after lobby group the Public Patent Foundation put forward evidence showing that the technology already existed in the public domain."
Sci/Tech,The emergence of a new Internet virus targeting a Microsoft Windows security flaw could cause more damage than usual because the company #39;s system for fixing the problem is so complex that many 
Sci/Tech,"EEye Digital Security has uncovered new security holes affecting a wide range of RealNetworks #39; media players, the latest desktop-based bugs set to worry IT managers."
Sports,Arsene Wenger has described a fracas on the Arsenal team bus between Patrick Vieira and Cameroon international Lauren as  quot;a minor disagreement quot;.
Sports,"TORONTO, Canada : World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Dick Pound believes that US cyclist Tyler Hamilton does not deserve to keep his Olympic time-trial gold medal after testing positive for doping in Athens."
Sports,The Government was dragging its heels yesterday when the Ministry of Sport failed to come out with a clear message of support for South Africa #39;s bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Sports,"PARIS : Italian driver Jarno Trulli, who has signed to drive for Toyota next season, will now be driving for the Japanese constructor in the final two races of this season, Toyota revealed."
Sports,Patrick Kluivert has sent out a chill warning to both the Barclays Premiership and Europe after launching his Newcastle career in style.
Sports,"St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter is expected to miss the first round of the playoffs next week with an injury to his right arm."
Sports,"Italian club Lazio, England #39;s Newcastle United and Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart are among the top group of seeds for Tuesday #39;s UEFA Cup group draw."
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair entered a hospital Friday for a procedure to remedy an irregular heartbeat. He says the treatment is routine and expects to return to work on Monday.
World,"A suicide bomber killed at least 21 people in a mosque packed with worshippers and wounded more than 40 during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani city of Sialkot, police said."
World," The winner of the presidential election could reshape the Supreme Court and could have a long lasting impact on important issues such as abortion, gay marriages and church state separation."
World," Senior al Qaeda official Ayman  al Zawahri, in a purported audio tape aired Friday, urged  Muslims to set up an organized resistance to hit the interests  of ""crusader America"" and its allies throughout the world."
World,Ceremonies are held in Japan to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of the world's first high-speed railway service.
Business," Frank's Nursery  amp; Crafts Inc., having filed for bankruptcy twice in three years and failing to lure enough customers back from bigger retailers like Wal Mart and Home Depot, is going out of business."
Business," Oil was getting so hard to find that, soon enough, looking for it would be a losing game, at least in the U.S. So said the experts, years ago."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on Friday  said its board had ousted President and Chief Executive Craig  Conway, who has been the chief opponent of Oracle Corp.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>  $7.7 billion hostile bid to take over the software  company."
Business," U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday,  as oil prices retreated and tech stocks showed strength on the  opening day of the fourth quarter."
World,The deal is said to include annual pay cuts of about 19.5 percent and reductions in contributions to retirement benefits.
World," Stocks moved higher Friday as oil prices dipped and a pair of upgrades in the semiconductor sector boosted technology shares.    Investors are closely watching oil prices, which topped  $50 per barrel this week, hoping that consumer spending and sentiment, along with third quarter earnings, would not be adversely affected by rising energy costs..."
Business,Internet bank Egg says it is in talks to sell the majority of its failed French venture to another firm.
Business,The banking industry warns customers with online accounts to guard against a new wave of sophisticated cyber-fraud.
Business,"Construction spending in August hit the highest level on record, fresh evidence that the housing market is helping move the economy ahead."
Business,"In a surprise move, PeopleSoft issued a press release this morning at 8:15 ET announcing that it had fired Craig Conway as president and CEO."
Business," US consumer sentiment took a surprise spill in September, according to a survey released Friday, suggesting Americans continue to be uncertain about the economic outlook and the job market."
Business,Northwest Airlines Corp. Chief Executive Richard H. Anderson is resigning and will be replaced by President Douglas M. Steenland at a time when the company is seeking employee concessions to stem losses.
Business,"Cytec Industries said Friday it will pay \$1.87 billion to Belgian chemical company UCB for its Surface Specialties unit, the Wall Street Journal reported."
Business,"Behind every good business plan, there's a dynamite shack waiting for a box of matches."
Business,"Cosmetically altered mutual funds don't make sense -- and they're ugly, too."
Business,"It's strange but true -- the more you spend, the more you'll save for school."
Business,  Northwest Airlines Chief Executive Richard Anderson is stepping aside and will take a top job at health care insurer UnitedHealth Group.
Sci/Tech,"The Beatles, trading as Apple Corp, won #39;t let it be when it comes to Apple Computer #39;s forays into the music business. Photo: Getty Images."
World,"It was all very well for Senator John F. Kerry to say he would open bilateral talks with North Korea should he win November #39;s election, but the Democratic "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is fighting a rejection by US patent authorities of a patent for its FAT (file allocation table) file system, the company said Thursday."
World,However this election won #39;t occur in November and it won #39;t involve an electoral college. I #39;m talking about next week #39;s national elections in Australia.
World,"Indonesian police have identified a suicide car bomber from last month #39;s Australian embassy blast, but said it was unclear if he drove the vehicle, raising the possibility a second suicide attacker was involved."
Sports,"Michael Owen has admitted he could be forced to reconsider his future at Real Madrid at the end of the season. Owen has started only one game since his 8m summer move from Liverpool and faces competition from Ronaldo, Raul and Fernando Morientes."
Sports," The New York Liberty needed a last second shot in the decisive game of their first round series against Detroit to earn a trip to the Eastern Conference final, and will try to advance to the WNBA Finals for an unprecedented fifth time."
Sports," THOMASTOWN, Ireland (Reuters) - Former U.S. Masters  champion Fred Couples made the first significant move in the  WGC-American Express Championship second round Friday, surging  up the leaderboard with a five-under-par 67."
Sports, ST. LOUIS (Sports Network) - St. Louis Cardinals starting  pitcher Chris Carpenter is expected to miss the first round of  the playoffs next week with an injury to his right arm.
Business,"US software giant Microsoft insisted Friday that nobody would want to buy its Windows operating system without Media Player, in an appeal against an EU ruling that it had abused its market dominance."
Business,"Manufacturing activity rose in September for the 16th consecutive month, but at a more gradual pace than in August, an industry research group reported Friday."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. will lay off approximately 1,400 employees in the US and about 950 in Canada, with those employees to be notified by the end of June 2005, the network equipment vendor said in a regulatory "
Sci/Tech,The banking industry warns online customers to guard against a new wave of sophisticated cyber-fraud.
Sci/Tech,Students at 27 US colleges are being sued by the American record industry for alleged illegal downloading.
Sports,Johnny Herbert feels the next generation of British Formula One stars will miss out after their home grand prix was axed from the calendar.
Sports,European footballs governing body today brought disciplinary charges against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros after crowd trouble and racist abuse during their UEFA Cup tie against Millwall.
Sports,"Bangkok - Roger Federer edged closer to a dream tenth title of the season as he applied the pressure at just the right moments, defeating Robin Soderling 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 for a spot in the semi-finals of the \$550 000 Thailand Open on Friday."
Sports, Michael Owen said on Friday he might be forced to reconsider his future with Real Madrid if his situation at the club doesn #39;t improve by the end of the year.
Sports,"An investigation into allegations of racism in Zimbabwe cricket that broke up the country #39;s test team opened in the capital yesterday amid a hostile atmosphere and, by the end of the day, little progress had been made."
Sports,"Top seed Elena Dementieva of Russia edged Czech Denisa Chladkova 7-5, 6-4 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Gaz de France Stars tennis tournament."
World,"French President Jacques Chirac says France will hold a referendum on Turkey #39;s entry to the European Union. Speaking to reporters Friday in Strasbourg, France, Mr."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described the fracas on the team bus between Patrick Vieira and Lauren as  quot;a minor disagreement.
Sports,"The International Rugby Board today confirmed that three countries have expressed an interest in hosting the 2011 World Cup. New Zealand, South Africa and Japan are leading the race to host rugby union #39;s global spectacular in seven years #39; time."
Sports,"  The Oakland Athletics gained a share of first place. Ichiro Suzuki did not. Suzuki went 1 for 5 on Thursday, inching within one hit of George Sisler #39;s single season record of 257, but again "
World,"Police named the bomber as Heri Kurniawan, alias Heri Golun. They said on Friday he had sent a. would become a martyr. Golun was married last year."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp will gain  ""life and death power"" over media formats used in everything  from cell phones to computers unless EU sanctions take effect  quickly, an industry lawyer argued on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Iraqis hail their mobile phone network  as one of the few achievements in the country's reconstruction,  but the technology is also being used to detonate bombs that  cause daily death and destruction."
Sports,The official Mild Seven Renault F1 Team Preview for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sports,Its been a busy week for the team with its members stretched across the globe. Heres an update of whats going on
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft isn't quite begging, but the company is hoping a European court will cut it some major slack in its fight against an antitrust ruling, citing concerns that PC users will get the short end of the stick. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Finalists display innovations and compete for \$100,000 scholarships at the nation's top high school science event."
Sci/Tech,"  The Genesis team is preparing to ship its samples of the Sun from the mission's temporary cleanroom at the U.S. Army Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah, to NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston..."
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN ANTCZAK     LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The creators of a private rocket plane will go ahead with plans for another launch next week in a quest to claim a multimillion-dollar prize, despite a harrowing flight in which the spacecraft rolled dramatically while hurtling toward the edge of the atmosphere.    Organizers of the \$10 million Ansari X Prize announced without elaboration Thursday night that SpaceShipOne designer Burt Rutan had told them he would go ahead with Monday morning's scheduled flight..."
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW (AP) -- The new crew of the international space station will head into space on Oct. 14, Russia said Friday, after two delays pushed back the launch..."
Sci/Tech,"USA Today -- More than eight years ago, a new space race began with the announcement of the X Prize Competition. Based on prizes that inspired the development of aviation in the early 20th century, the X Prize was started to encourage private space travel through a competition to build the first reusable spacecraft..."
Sci/Tech,"PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon during the final Apollo landing, said Thursday he doesn't expect space tourism to become reality in the near future, despite a strong demand.   Cernan, now 70, who was commander of NASA's Apollo 17 mission and set foot on the lunar surface in December 1972 during his third space flight, acknowledged that ""there are many people interested in space tourism.""     But the former astronaut said he believed ""we are a long way away from the day when we can send a bus of tourists to the moon."" He spoke to reporters before being awarded a medal by the Czech Academy of Sciences for his contribution to science..."
Sci/Tech,"Albuquerque Journal -- ""What is there in thee, moon, that thou shouldst move My heart so potently?""     ""Endymion,"" John Keats The first landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492, is commemorated on the second Monday of October..."
Sci/Tech,"Three powerful blasts from three wholly different regions in space have left scientists scrambling. The blasts, which lasted only a few seconds, might be early alert systems for star explosions called supernovae, which could start appearing any day now."
Sci/Tech,"By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- A bacterium that is becoming more resistant to first-line antibiotics is causing record numbers of skin infections in otherwise healthy children, according to a new study.    The bacterium, called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is also emerging as a cause of pneumonia, which can be fatal..."
Sci/Tech,"  In another blow to the belief that antioxidant supplements improve health, an authoritative analysis has concluded there is no evidence the vitamins ward off common digestive cancers.    Some experts say, however, that the findings do not mean the cancer fighting potential of antioxidant pills should be written off just yet..."
Sci/Tech,"By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A wide-ranging effort involving parents, schools, communities and government is needed to turn the tide of childhood obesity, the Institute of Medicine said Thursday..."
Sci/Tech,"By ALLISON SCHLESINGER    PITTSBURGH (AP) -- An expansion of a federal pilot program that provides schools with funding for fruits and vegetables might help students get as enthusiastic about brussels sprouts and broccoli as they are about pizza and ice cream, a U.S. Agriculture Department official said on Thursday..."
Sci/Tech,"A report from technology research and analysis firm Gartner, Inc. reveals that while the installed base of personal computers running the Linux operating systems "
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft today said its board had ousted President and CEO Craig Conway due to ""a loss of confidence"" in his ability to lead the software company."
Sci/Tech,"  The war of words over Microsoft Corp.'s business practices continued at a Luxembourg court on Friday with the its opponents arguing that unless the company offers a version its operating system without Windows Media Player, Microsoft will extend its quasi monopoly in the PC market over the digital media sector."
Sci/Tech,"In its pursuit of one-stop storage shop superstardom, Storage Technology Corp. (StorageTek) has bought Storability Software Inc. and got hold of its enterprise storage resource manager product."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft Inc. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President Craig Conway was shown the door on Friday by the company's board of directors, who immediately replaced him with Dave Duffield, PeopleSoft's founder and chairman."
Sci/Tech,"Clint Heiden's two-month-old recruiting firm offers its clients in the technology industry what amounts to a partial money-back guarantee: A job candidate hired through the Heiden Group, which specializes in sales positions for tech companies, will be a top performer within six months. If the candidate quits or falls short, the recruiter refunds between 20 and 40 percent of its placement fee, which averages about 25 percent of a candidate's annual salary."
Sci/Tech,"BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc..."
Sci/Tech,"President Bush's ""Vision for Space Exploration"" got a skeptical reception in January and was left for dead in midsummer, but it made a stunning last-minute comeback when the House majority leader delivered NASA's \$16.2 billion budget request as part of the omnibus \$388 billion spending bill passed Nov. 20."
Business,"OXFORD, England Rich countries are ardent advocates for democracy all around the world. But when it comes to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, government of the many by the few is the preferred option."
Business,The BBC has today completed the sell-off of its technology arm to German IT firm Siemens as part of a 1.9bn 10-year outsourcing deal - as exclusively revealed on silicon.
Business,"Cytec Industries Inc., a US maker of materials for the aerospace and car industries, agreed to buy the chemicals operations of UCB SA, Belgium #39;s largest drugmaker, for 1.5 billion euros (\$1."
Sci/Tech,Russian space officials say the departure of the replacement crew for the International Space Station has been set for October 14.
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks Inc. recommends users download updates it released to patch multiple security holes in RealOne Player, RealPlayer and Helix Player."
Sci/Tech," When Microsoft decided to throttle back on some of the features of its Hotmail Web based e mail service, it didn #39;t affect me one bit."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems today released Java 2 Platform Standard Edition J2SE 5.0, code named project Tiger. Version 6.0 of the programming framework, codenamed Mustang, has entered the development stage and is expected "
Sci/Tech,"Cross an iPod and an eMac and what do you get? The new iMac G5, the third generation of Apples trendsetting desktop design for the home and school."
Sports,"India News, Bangalore, Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was Friday included in the 15-member Indian squad for the first two Tests against Australia."
Sports,"Denver  Dennis Rodman, the 43-year-old former NBA rebounding champion, participated in an informal workout with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday."
World,"Officials in Beirut say Marwan Hamadeh was wounded Friday when his car was targeted by a remote-controlled bomb near his home. He suffered only minor injuries, but his driver was killed and a bodyguard was seriously hurt."
Business," In NEW YORK story headlined ""PeopleSoft ousts CEO amid  battle with Oracle,"" please read in paragraph 5, ""Oracle  launched its surprise takeover bid in June 2003"" ... instead of  ""PeopleSoft launched .. )"
Business,"  U.S. stocks rose in a broad based  advance on Friday morning, as oil prices eased, data showed  factory activity last month met economists' estimates and  technology shares extended recent gains."
Business," US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.PK</A> said  on Friday it reached a tentative agreement with its pilots  union that would save  $300 million annually and move the  bankrupt airline closer to carrying out a transformation plan."
Business," MILAN, Italy (Reuters) - Merloni shares fell more than 10  percent on Friday after the Italian home appliance maker cut  its 2004 profit forecast, blaming weak demand and high prices  for steel and oil."
Business,"A GLOBAL drugs recall caused a \$US26.5 billion (\$A36.5 billion) wipeout for US giant Merck  amp; Co yesterday. Merck #39;s loss was the equivalent of the entire Commonwealth Bank, which has a similar market capitalisation "
Sci/Tech,"The IBM computer is based on a technology called BlueGene/L, which takes an approach radically different from that used by NEC #39;s machine, called the Earth Simulator."
Sci/Tech,"Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., better known for its Panasonic brand, will start selling SD (Secure Digital) memory cards that can be used as smart cards in Japan by the end of 2005, the company said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The government #39;s cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned after one year with the Department of Homeland Security, confiding to industry colleagues his frustration over what he considers a lack of attention paid to computer security issues within the "
Sci/Tech,"Smart cards are on the rise in Japan, using computer chips with an antenna embedded in them to allow people to pay for purchases or unlock doors with a simple flick of their cards."
Sci/Tech,Hotmail users will have to start paying in order to access their hotmail e-mail messages via the Outlook and Outlook Express desktop e-mail programmes.
Sports,"Despite denying any problems in the past, England striker Michael Owen has finally admitted he may have to begin worrying if his first team exile at Real Madrid continues."
Sports,Lauren Jackson shoots over an opponent during Seattle #39;s first-round finals sweep of the Minnesota Lynx. Photo: AP. Lauren Jackson is on track to win women #39;s professional basketball #39;s ultimate 
Sports,"AFC Ajax NV, which won three straight European Cups in the 1970s, lowered its ambitions for this season #39;s European campaign after Tuesday #39;s 4-0 defeat at Bayern Munich left the team bottom of its Champions League group."
World,"JERUSALEM, Oct 1 (AFP) - Palestinian militants fired two makeshift rockets on Sderot in southern Israel Friday without causing any casualties, an army spokeswoman told AFP."
World,"Sudan has agreed to African Union (AU) plans to deploy an enlarged force of 3,500 troops to the troubled Darfur region, an AU official for conflict management told Reuters on Friday."
World,"HERI Golun, 30, was confirmed yesterday as the suicide bomber who attacked the Australian embassy in Jakarta. Indonesian police yesterday confirmed his identity, saying Golun died in the attack, which killed nine others."
Sci/Tech,The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded an \$8.9 million contract to three vendors last week to build a prototype for low-flying unmanned aerial vehicles that can work with Army ground combat vehicles to scout ahead of American forces.
Sci/Tech," The government's cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned after one year with the Department of Homeland Security, confiding to industry colleagues his frustration over what he considers a lack of attention paid to computer security issues within the agency."
Sci/Tech," Investors sent stocks sharply higher Friday as new economic data showed strength in manufacturing and construction, and Wall Street greeted the departure of PeopleSoft Inc.'s chief executive by buying up technology shares. The Dow Jones industrials gained 100 points in morning trading."
Sci/Tech," A scientific dig has uncovered four pomegranates believed to be 2,500 years old preserved inside a woven basket nestled in a bronze vessel, a Greek archaeologist said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Researchers who found a link between country music and suicide, and a man who patented his combover hairstyle won IgNobel Awards for true but funny experiments on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," The Russian government approved the Kyoto Protocol on Thursday, giving decisive support to the long delayed climate change treaty that should allow it to come into force worldwide."
Sci/Tech," The father of a seriously ill baby girl fought on Friday against a hospital's request to allow her to die if she stops breathing, saying he and his wife were not yet ready to let her go."
Sci/Tech," Three powerful bursts of energy from different regions of space could presage    spectacular explosions of huge stars, astronomers just announced."
World," Microsoft Corp. said Friday that small companies and their customers would suffer most if it is forced to remove its digital media software from Windows, while the European Union accused it of being ""paternalistic"" in trying to decide what's best for everyone."
Sci/Tech,"New Enterprise Associates is the biggest stand-alone venture capital operation in the world, but industry insiders say the company's girth is a handicap."
World," A suicide bomber killed at least 25 people in a mosque packed with worshippers and wounded more than 50 when he blew himself up during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani town of Sialkot, police said."
Sci/Tech," Linux distributor Red Hat Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RHAT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RHAT.O</A>  said on Thursday that it had bought Netscape's computer user  identification and management technology from America Online  Inc., a unit of Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TWX.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TWX.N</A>"
Sci/Tech,"The government's cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned after one year with the Department of Homeland Security, confiding to industry colleagues his frustration over what he considers a lack of attention paid to computer security issues. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,T.C. Williams High School English teacher Patrick Welsh discusses the influence of video games on male students.
Sci/Tech,The jet plane in which US adventurer Steve Fossett plans to fly non-stop around the world without refuelling is set for launch in January from Kansas.
World," A warning to celebrities: you're not in the clear just yet. ""Punk'd,"" hosted by Ashton Kutcher, will continue for three more seasons, MTV spokesman David French confirmed Wednesday..."
World," Stocks moved sharply higher Friday as oil prices dipped and a pair of upgrades in the semiconductor sector boosted technology shares.    Investors are closely watching oil prices, which topped  $50 per barrel this week, hoping that consumer spending and sentiment, along with third quarter earnings, would not be adversely affected by rising energy costs..."
World," Construction spending surged in August to the highest level on record, while manufacturing grew at a slower pace in September, offering mixed signals about the economy's strength.    The Commerce Department reported Friday that the value of buildings put in place clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of  $1.02 trillion, a record high..."
Business,"Oct. 1, 2004 - In NEW YORK story headlined  quot;PeopleSoft ousts CEO amid battle with Oracle, quot; please read in paragraph 5,  quot;Oracle launched its surprise takeover bid in June 2003 quot; ... instead of  quot;PeopleSoft launched .. ). NEW YORK (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,Two Silicon Valley companies that have already become household names in tech savvy homes are working together to bring movies to the home digitally.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers who gleaned DNA from 500-year-old bone slivers said Friday that preliminary data suggests Christopher Columbus might be buried in Spain, rather than a rival tomb in the Dominican Republic, but for now they can #39;t be sure."
Sports," Andy Roddick served 20 aces Friday in a 6 3, 6 4 victory over Sweden's Thomas Johansson to reach the Thailand Open semifinals."
World,"After a meeting with German Chancellor Gerhard Schrder, French President Jacques Chirac said Friday he supports a change to his country #39;s constitution to allow for a referendum on Turkish EU membership."
World,"BANGKOK Thai authorities announced Friday that avian influenza had spread to poultry in four more provinces, as US researchers made progress in deciphering the genetic code of the virus that killed a woman in northwestern Thailand last week."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. pulls the drug when a study finds it doubles the risk of heart attack and strokes. Tucsonan Carolyn White feels the pain of rheumatoid arthritis in just about every major joint in her body - shoulders 
Business,"The latest round of economic data was again mixed, reports showed Friday: Manufacturing activity increased in September for the 16th consecutive month and construction spending surged in August to a record high."
Business,"Insurance claims for damage caused in the United States this year by four major hurricanes may reach \$23 billion, surpassing payments on claims for 1992 #39;s Hurricane Andrew, an insurance industry group said on Friday."
Business,"IT services company Synstar plc, of Bracknell, England, has been acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, for about \$293.3 million."
Business,"Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the popular BlackBerry e-mail device, enjoyed a strong second quarter and upped its expectations Thursday for the remainder of its fiscal year."
Sci/Tech," A scientific dig has uncovered four pomegranates believed to be 2,500 years old preserved inside a woven basket nestled in a bronze vessel, a Greek archaeologist said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Maverick, the new supercomputer from Sun Microsystems and the University of Texas at Austin, promises speedier data analysis for global weather prediction, emergency response management "
Sci/Tech,"touted fuel cell technology has got a reprieve from being written off. Japanese companies, network operator NTT DoCoMo and manufacturer Fujitsu are reported to have co developed a fuel cell recharger for DoCoMo #39;s Foma family of 3g handsets."
Sci/Tech,A ZIMBABWEAN delegation led by Environment and Tourism minister Francis Nhema is in Thailand to back a bid at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) conference by southern African countries to resume trade in ivory.
Sci/Tech,"For years now, Research In Motion #39;s (Nasdaq: RIMM) BlackBerry wireless email device has been synonymous with, well, the phrase  quot;wireless email device."
Sports,SACHIN Tendulkar will today be named in India #39;s first Test squad but is considered only a rough chance of playing in a match again threatened by a television wrangle.
Sports,"Here #39;s a quote from The Worm before the run:  quot;Just because Kiki #39;s my friend, he doesn #39;t have to give me this opportunity."
Sports,Spanish soccer fans woke to welcome headlines Friday as all four of their teams made it through the first round of the UEFA Cup. Zaragoza beat Sigma Olomouc of the Czech Republic; Athletic de 
World,led forces have stormed Samarra and say more than 100 guerrillas have been killed in air strikes and street to street combat during a major new American offensive to wrest control of the Iraqi town.
World,"Syria condemned on Friday an attempt of assassination against a former Lebanese minister in Beirut, the state-run SANA news agency reported."
World,"TONY Blair yesterday entered hospital for heart surgery, rounding off one of his most dramatic and stressful weeks in politics. Making a sudden and unexpected appearance on national TV, Britain #39;s Prime Minister "
World,"ARRIVING at Amsterdam #39;s Schiphol airport after an overnight flight, I faced a four-hour wait for my onward trip to London. It was a dismal prospect and the rain tapping at the windows did little to lift my spirits - but Schiphol managed to."
World,"MORE than 500 Australians could be implicated in the international crackdown on Internet child pornography, police said yesterday as the first of those arrested appeared in court."
Business,"Is PeopleSoft #39;s founder and long-time chief executive back at the helm to accept Oracle #39;s takeover bid, or to dig-in for a long-term battle?"
World,Description: More than 20 Palestinians are killed in an Israeli raid on the Gaza Strip #39;s largest refugee camp. The Israeli action came a day after a Hamas rocket attack killed two Israeli children.
Business,The World Bank and International Monetary Fund get-together taking place this weekend in Washington is one of the great annual gatherings of practitioners of a dismal science.
Business,"Northwest Airlines Corp. (NWAC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said Chief Executive Richard Anderson is leaving the company to join a health care group, as the airline struggles "
Business,"Level 3 Communications (Quote, Chart) said it will pay \$34 million cash for Sprint #39;s (Quote, Chart) wholesale dial-up Internet access business."
World,"Two Indonesian women, Rosidah binti Anan and Rafikan binti Aming, and two Lebanese men. Video broadcast Sept. 30 shows them being held at gunpoint by masked men and claims responsibility in the name of the Islamic Army in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,StorageTek said Thursday it has acquired Storability to further strengthen its information lifecycle management software portfolio.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp finally, it seems, has something in common with Linux: the mutual threat to market share posed by pirated copies of Windows in emerging markets."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. on Friday raised its estimate of the number of prescriptions written in the United States for its recently recalled heart disease treatment Vioxx.
Business,The Bush administration lobbied Chinese economic officials on Thursday to overhaul a currency regime that American manufacturers contend gives China a huge competitive advantage.
Business,"Financial services and insurance company Cincinnati Financial Corp. estimated pretax losses of \$89 million, or 34 cents a share after tax, from catastrophic events in the third quarter, excluding Hurricane Jeanne."
Business,"German industrial giant Siemens has signed aA1.86 billion contract to deliver technology services around the world to the BBC, a deal that will see it acquire the broadcaster #39;s technology subsidiary."
Business,"Netflix and TiVo have signed an agreement to let TiVo subscribers access Netflix #39;s library of movies over broadband Internet connections, the two companies announced Thursday."
Business,Research In Motion Limited (RIM) has reported the results of its most recent financial quarter. Both revenue and profits were higher than the previous quarter.
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on Friday  fired Chief Executive and President Craig Conway, citing a loss  of confidence, and the software company's shares jumped on  expectations that the move could pave the way for a deal with  hostile bidder Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech,"A scientific dig has uncovered four pomegranates believed to be 2,500 years old preserved inside a woven basket nestled in a bronze vessel, a Greek archaeologist said Friday."
Sci/Tech,com Staff. Storage Technology Corp. (StorageTek) has scooped up storage resource management (SRM) company Storability Software Inc.
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> and Ford  Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> launched new U.S. sales incentives on Friday as  both automakers struggle with falling market share and high  inventories of unsold vehicles."
Sports,"Jarno Trulli will replace Toyota #39;s Ricardo Zonta in Japan, before sending F1 veteran Olivier Panis into retirement one grand prix early as the season ends at Interlagos."
Sports,"The wheel has made a full revolution, and Perfect Drift is back in the Hawthorne Gold Cup. He runs like one of the best horses in the country, and has earned more than a half-million "
Business," Oil prices remained just below record  highs on Friday amid concern over possible conflict in  Nigeria's oil producing delta region, where a two day truce  between rebel militia and government forces is holding."
World,"SIALKOT, Pakistan : At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured in a powerful bomb explosion at a crowded Shiite mosque in Pakistan #39;s eastern border city of Sialkot, police said."
Business," The former No. 2 weapons buyer  for the U.S. Air Force, Darleen Druyun, was sentenced on Friday  to nine months in prison for negotiating a  $250,000 job with  Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> while still overseeing billions of dollars of  its business with the military."
Business,"  U.S. stocks rose late on Friday  morning in a broad based advance as oil prices eased and shares  of software company PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> gave a boost to  the tech dominated Nasdaq."
Business," Northwest Airlines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWAC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWAC.O</A> on  Friday said Chief Executive Richard Anderson is leaving the  company to join a health care group, as the airline struggles  with cutting costs, low fares and tough competition."
Business,"Construction spending surged in August to the highest level on record, while manufacturing grew at a slower pace in September, offering mixed signals about the economy's strength."
Business,"Industrial output in the US rose for a 16th straight month in September,  ahead of analysts' forecasts."
Sci/Tech,Two thousand female koalas will be given contraceptives under a new management strategy announced by the Victorian Government. The action is being taken after six years of trials at Mount Eccles between Portland and Hamilton.
Sci/Tech,"Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia/Pacific -- will ship with Linux operating systems, but 75 percent "
Sci/Tech,"StorageTek (Quote, Chart) took another step in filling out its information lifecycle management portfolio this week, acquiring software maker Storability."
Sci/Tech," For years now, Research In Motion's (Nasdaq: RIMM   News) BlackBerry wireless email device has been synonymous with, well, the phrase ""wireless email device."" Pretty much all of the country's wireless providers support its functions and sell it to their customers. As of this week, however, the company's flagship product has a new rival."
Sci/Tech, Millions of people take them to stay healthy but scientists said on Friday that vitamin supplements do not protect against stomach and other cancers    and may even make them worse.
World," A moderate earthquake shook the Pacific coast of Nicaragua early Friday, cracking a few walls and sending frightened residents running into the streets, but there were no reports of injuries."
World," Talks between Nigerian government officials and Niger Delta rebel leader Mujahid Dokubo Asari went into a third day under the shadow of a rebel deadline for foreign oil workers to quit the region, a member of the rebel delegation told AFP."
World," China pledged to move toward a flexible exchange rate, the US Treasury Department said, hours ahead of a key meeting of the world's top finance chiefs who are expected to press Beijing to ease its currency policies."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Washington is putting subtle, but real pressure on Canada to join a proposed missile defence system that won't work anyway, an American scientist says. Ted Postol, a physicist from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says U.S. authorities warn that Canada will lose its say in continental defence if it takes a pass on the missile system."
World," It has only been four months since Stephanie Herseth became the first woman ever elected to the House of Representatives from South Dakota, but the prominence that win gave her may make the difference as she faces the same opponent again for a full two year term."
World, Republican and Democratic leaders each declared victory after the first head to head sparring match between President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry.
World," The United Nations will launch a global appeal for  #36;30 million in emergency aid to help Haiti recover from floods that killed hundreds of people, the executive director of UNICEF said on Wednesday on a visit to the impoverished Caribbean nation."
Sci/Tech,India asks the US to withdraw sanctions on two scientists accused of selling nuclear technology to Iran.
World,A musical about the life and music of the late Johnny Cash called Ring of Fire is being created in the US.
World," Bernie Williams stood with bat in hand, savoring the scene: bottom of the ninth inning, tie score, fans chanting, teammates ready to celebrate. And then he gave them   and himself   a super send off..."
World,"FAIRFAX, Va. - A judge dismissed an indictment Friday against convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad, ruling that the state waited too long to try him for capital murder in the death of an FBI analyst who was shot in a store parking lot..."
World, Two of the biggest forces in rock music over the last 20 years were plugging in their amplifiers Friday to kick off a high volume effort to oust President Bush on Nov. 2...
Sci/Tech,By JOSHUA FREED     MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Trix Rabbit and that Lucky Charms leprechaun are going on a whole-grain diet. General Mills announced Thursday that it will convert all of its breakfast cereals to whole grain...
Business,"LONDON Amid the wars, terror threats and other tremors rattling political capitals, the global economy and financial markets seem strikingly placid - at first glance, at least."
Business,"The price of the Treasury #39;s 10-year note was down 1/2 point, or \$5 per \$1,000 in face value, while its yield rose to 4.18 percent from 4.12 percent late Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"A flaw in the Microsoft programs that was announced on Sep 14, has already paved the way for a deluge of new security threats. The hackers have begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and the University of Texas at Austin are set to flip the switch on Friday on a unique supercomputer that will vastly speed "
Sci/Tech,"WALNUT CREEK, CA--The first genetic instruction manual of a diatom, from a family of microscopic ocean algae that are among the Earth #39;s most prolific carbon dioxide assimilators, has yielded important insights on how the creature uses nitrogen, fats, and "
Sports,ALAN Shearer and Patrick Kluivert teamed up to fire Newcastle into the group stage of the Uefa Cup. It was a striking master-class in Tel Aviv.
Sports,"Tyler Hamilton #39;s title from the Athens Games is  quot;no longer a gold medal in the eyes of the world quot; because of the cyclist #39;s failed drug test, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Thursday."
Sports,"Meyers, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003, broadcasts WNBA and women #39;s NCAA games for ABC and ESPN. She has also been a regular Blog Squad contributor to WNBA."
World,"A former Lebanese minister escaped an attempt on his life Friday in an explosion that hit his official car at Beirut #39;s waterfront, security sources said."
World,No discussion of war in Iraq - Thursday night #39;s presidential debate included - would be complete without a headmaster #39;s scolding of the arrogant and trigger-happy US government.
Sci/Tech,The ouster of Craig Conway and the return of Dave Duffield could be a prelude to PeopleSoft accepting Oracle's offer.
Business, General Motors Corp.  and Ford Motor Co.  launched new U.S. sales incentives on Friday as both automakers struggle with falling market share and high inventories of unsold vehicles.
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> posted its fourth  consecutive month of weaker U.S. sales with a 7 percent drop in  September results on Friday, and the automaker doubled its  incentives on some models to kick start sales this month."
Sci/Tech,"If you're not ready to feverishly debate Iraq or the deficit in this bitterly divisive election year, you can always surf the Web, where politics is frequently nothing but a big joke. President Bush and challenger John Kerry are spoofed as utter fools on the Internet daily, usually in good fun."
Business,"  U.S. stocks moved higher late on  Friday morning in a broad based advance, as oil prices dipped,  shares of PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> boosted the tech heavy  Nasdaq and data showed that factory activity stayed at a  healthy pace last month."
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government's cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned after one year with the Department of Homeland Security, confiding to industry colleagues his frustration over what he considers a lack of attention paid to computer security issues within the agency.    Amit Yoran, a former software executive from Symantec Corp..."
Sci/Tech,"S. SRINIVASAN    BANGALORE, India (AP) -- India's space agency said Thursday its removal from a U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"By ALLISON LINN    SEATTLE (AP) -- In a preliminary ruling, the government rejected Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s 1996 patent on technology for saving files on computers using easy-to-remember names..."
Sci/Tech,"Cingular Wireless plans to sell one of its older wireless data networks to a group of private investors for an undisclosed sum.   The cell-phone company said Monday it will sell the unit -- the carrier of data for Blackberry e-mail devices, among other things -- to affiliates of New York private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP..."
Business,The German engineering giant Siemens acquires the  BBC's IT unit and lands a 2.7bn euros outsourcing contract with the corporation.
Business,"The Bush administration won a commitment today from China to move ""firmly and steadily"" to a flexible currency, though the Chinese did not offer a firm timetable."
Sci/Tech,"SearchGuy Partners for Paid Search, Updates Toolbar\\SearchGuy.com Inc., a creative provider of multi category search and advertising services announced it has partnered with Search123, a pay-per-click search engine that allows advertisers to list their sites, bid on keywords and receive targeted search traffic from hundreds of high quality content sites, ..."
Sci/Tech,"Internet cafs in parts of India face closure if new regulations forcing them to provide police with names and addresses of all their customers are introduced. Under the new rules, visitors to Internet cafs will have to show their ID cards or be photographed.\"
Business,Richard Anderson has quit as chief executive officer of Northwest Airlines. He said Friday he has been hired as executive vice president of a health care company which like Northwest is based in Minnesota.
Business,"Ford Motor Co. said Friday its US sales fell in September despite aggressive month-end incentives. Ford (F: up \$0.05 to \$14.10, Research, Estimates), the nation #39;s second-largest automaker "
Business,"This has been a rumor for awhile now, but now it #39;s fact: Netflix and Tivo are teaming up for a service that will let Tivo owners download movies onto their Tivo boxes via a broadband connection."
Sci/Tech,"Russia is tentatively rescheduling the launch of the next crew of the International Space Station by three days, from Oct. 11 to Oct. 14, foreign news media reported Thursday from Moscow."
Sci/Tech,"A gaping hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica appears to have shrunk by about 20 percent from last year #39;s record-breaking size, New Zealand scientists said on Friday."
Sports,The mood in the Chicago Cubs #39; clubhouse Thursday night had the pall of a funeral parlor. The Cubs #39; hopes of making back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time since 
Sports,Struggling Vitoria have sacked their third coach since the Brazilian championship started in late April and brought in 71-year-old Evaristo Macedo in an attempt to avoid relegation.
Sports,Minnesota coach Glen Mason came to a stop sign on 15th Ave. SE outside the Bierman Athletic Building on Tuesday night and saw his season flash before his eyes.
Sci/Tech," The emergence of a new Internet virus targeting a Microsoft Windows security flaw could cause more damage than usual because the company's system for fixing the problem is so complex that many people will not bother to download it, security experts warned."
Sci/Tech, The Justice Department said Friday it will stop trying to block Oracle Corp.'s hostile  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc.
Sci/Tech,'So what do we do if Galileo's threatening American lives?'
Sports," Carl Pavano met with Yankees officials and Reggie Jackson this weekend, then was scheduled to travel to Baltimore to meet with the Orioles."
Business," Ford Motor Co.  posted its fourth consecutive month of weaker U.S. sales with a 7 percent drop in September results on Friday, and the automaker doubled its incentives on some models to kick start sales this month."
Business," Construction spending surged in August to the highest level on record, while manufacturing grew at a slower pace in September, offering mixed signals about the economy's strength."
Business,"  U.S. stocks moved higher on Friday,  as oil prices edged down and PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> and  chip related stocks boosted the tech heavy Nasdaq to its  highest level in more than two months."
Business,A new IRA conversion rule will let you ignore minimum distributions in computing threshold incomes.
Business,"Investing without a plan is like becoming a vegetarian because you have a garden. So, why do you invest?"
Business,"Investors bet that now that PeopleSoft has fired Conway, the way is paved for a friendly deal. That was how most Wall Street analysts summed up Oracle #39;s chances of finally acquiring rival software maker PeopleSoft "
Business,Air Force official Darleen Druyun pleaded guilty earlier this year to a criminal conspiracy charge for her role in a deal that gave her a lucrative job with Boeing.
Business,"Here #39;s a theme you #39;ll be reading variations on for years to come: Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) as Borg. (No, not the Stock Advisor pick, Borg Warner (NYSE: BWA)."
Business,"  Cytec Industries Inc. #39;s acquisition of the surface specialties business from UCB will produce a quick and significant revenue boost, Credit Suisse First Boston said Friday."
Business,Ameren Corp. said Friday it has completed its purchase of Illinois Power Co. from Dynegy Inc. of Houston for about \$500 million in cash and \$1.
Business,A subsidiary of the German engineering giant Siemens has landed a 2.7bn euros outsourcing contract with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Business,"When cosmetics and fragrance company Estee Lauder recently made that claim, as it announced plans for its latest men #39;s scent - Donald Trump, The Fragrance - financial analysts snickered."
Sci/Tech,"But the company, which appeared on an Oracle takeover list, acknowledges that it can't stop someone from trying."
Sports,"Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has managed some top strikers, but he reckons there are few better than Alan Shearer and Patrick Kluivert."
Sports,"SA RUGBY, the controlling body of the sport in SA, has sent a letter of intent to the International Rugby Board (IRB) confirming its desire to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup."
Sports," The Colorado Rockies will try to play the role of spoiler this weekend when they take on the playoff hopeful Houston Astros in a season  ending three game series, starting tonight from Minute Maid Park."
Sports,World champion Petter Solberg has strengthened his lead after winning the final stage in leg one of the Rally of Italy on Friday. Championship leader Sebastien Loeb is improving steadily in third.
Sports,"Before the season, college football fans circled this SEC showdown as one of the Games of the Year, and although LSU comes in with a loss, this contest should live up to the billing."
World,"MADRID Spains cabinet proposed legislation Friday allowing same-sex marriages and for homosexuals to adopt children, pressing ahead with its liberal agenda despite vociferous opposition from the influential Roman Catholic Church."
Sci/Tech,Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes recycling of discarded mobile phones mandatory for handset makers.
Sci/Tech,"Ember, a start-up developing chips for ZigBee, gets money from Paul Allen's venture fund. Bob Metcalfe comes aboard as chairman."
Business, The discovery that antidepressants  may increase suicidal tendencies in children  has prompted some  lawmakers and physicians to ask if changes are needed to  financial incentives given to drug makers for pediatric  research.
Business," A top European Union judge  challenged the EU executive's reasoning in its antitrust court  battle with Microsoft Corp. on Friday, questioning why it  opposed the U.S. software giant's setting industry standards."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. posted its fourth consecutive month of weaker U.S. sales with a 7 percent drop in September results on Friday, and the automaker doubled its incentives on some models to kick-start sales this month."
Business," Enron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> said Friday  Chief Financial Officer Raymond Brown resigned and will be  replaced on an interim basis by Robert Bingham."
Business,  Congress is trying to end a practice that unintentionally has allowed banks to take in billions of dollars meant to help students pay for college.
Business,Ford's car and truck business sales fell nearly 7 percent in September from a year ago.
Business,Questions about the auction company lead to a drop in the stock price. Does fear create an opportunity?
Business,Is the newspaper publisher's interest in the online magazine a stab at building a pay product?
Business,"As many as 15,000 New Zealanders will be forced to find an alternative form of pain relief after the worldwide recall of the drug Vioxx, which has been found to double the risk of heart attacks and strokes."
Business,"Craig Conway was fired from PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) today, the same day the company announced that its third-quarter license revenue will be much better than expected."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Friday upgraded the debt ratings for Illinois Power Co. to investment grade status, after the company was acquired by investment-grade rated Ameren Corp."
Business,"The head of Lazard LLC is asking partners to take a one-third pay cut as the investment bank readies for an initial public offering, according to a report published Friday."
Sports,Sebastien Loeb hit back on stage three of the Italian Rally in Sardinia today but could not prevent world championship rival Petter Solberg stretching his lead to half a minute.
Sports,"Jerome Williams gave the San Francisco Giants just the jolt they needed last night. Pitching for the first time in two months, the 22-year-old Waipahu High graduate from Hawai "
Business,PeopleSoft Inc. officials said thier board of directors has ousted Craig Conway from the chief executive officer #39;s job. Conway has been one of the company #39;s strongest opponents of a proposed \$7.
Business,Former Boeing Co. official Darleen A. Druyun was sentenced to nine months in prison for secretly negotiating a job for herself while representing the Pentagon in talks with the company 
Business,Boeing (NYSE: BA) needs to watch its back because Airbus is determined to keep its lead in commercial aircraft. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Airbus is getting 
Business,"A group of developing countries Friday proposed that the World Trade Organization study the global impact of phasing out a textiles and clothing quota system, saying many countries are losing out because of this trade liberalization."
Sci/Tech,The race to collect the Ansari X Prize has all the makings of a good television reality show. But the competition to win the \$10 million prize is also drumming up renewed interest in space flight at a time 
Sports,"The Spanish player was pivotal for the Grizzlies last year, averaging 17.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.69 blocks per game. The 7-foot Gasol came in an impressive 20th overall in the NBA in field goal percentage, and 18th in blocks."
World,"LONDON : British Prime Minister Tony Blair left hospital for home after undergoing surgery to correct an irregular heart beat, according to live television reports from the scene."
World,At least 22 people have been killed and dozens more injured in what police say was a suicide attack at a crowded Shiite Muslim mosque in eastern Pakistan.
World,"Of all the exchanges in the first presidential debate, at the University of Miami Thursday night, the one I found most perplexing was over the North Korean nuclear issue."
World, U.S. led forces stormed Samarra  Friday and said more than 100 guerrillas were killed in air  strikes and street to street combat during a major new American  offensive to wrest control of the Iraqi town.
Business,Merck  amp; Co. #39;s decision to pull its Vioxx anti-arthritis drug from the markets due to severe side effects left pharmaceutical sector mixed Thursday.
Business,Officials say the country will move away from peg of 8.28 yuan to the dollar amid US pressure. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese officials reiterated that the country would move toward a flexible foreign exchange 
Business,"Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) said Friday Chief Financial Officer Raymond Brown resigned and will be replaced on an interim basis by Robert Bingham."
Business,"Research In Motion (RIMM ) posted second-quarter earnings per share of 36 cents, vs. 1 cent one year earlier, on a sharp revenue rise."
Business,"Ten San Francisco hotels locked out union workers on Friday in response to a strike at four others hotels that are part of the same bargaining unit, raising the stakes in a confrontation that could spread to other cities around the "
Sports,Arsene Wenger insists he would rather have players in his Arsenal squad who vent their frustrations when things go wrong than men who do not care about the team #39;s performance.
Sports,"Seoul, Korea (Sports Network) - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova was an easy quarterfinal winner Friday at the \$140,000 Korea Open Tennis Championships."
Sports," Pau Gasol agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.  quot;We are delighted to reach a contract agreement with Pau, quot; Jerry West, the Grizzlies #39; president of basketball operations, said Friday."
Sports,"South Gwinnett grad David Greene needs just one more win to become the winningest quarterback in Georgia history. ATHENS - David Greene isnt much of a stats guy, but heres one he can embrace."
Sports,"Bee Sports Columnist. A divisional title on the line against Anaheim at the Large Net this weekend, and, for the A #39;s, it #39;s still all about the Big Three."
World,"year old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly left about 35 children dead. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a father of two, had been serving in Iraq ..."
Sci/Tech,"After a ruling that crushed its arguments against Oracle's plan to acquire PeopleSoft, antitrust regulators call it a day."
World," Pau Gasol, the 2002 NBA rookie of the year, has signed a multi year contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies..."
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, trading gunfire with militants as they pushed toward the city center..."
Sci/Tech,"Packard completes its  $293 million bid for the company, in a move to better compete against IBM."
Business,"As far as stock hits go, this ranks up there as one of the worst. Merck  amp; Co. lost more than \$26.6 billion in value yesterday - yes, that #39;s billion with ab - after the pharmaceutical giant "
Business,"Whatever happened to the days of  quot;being one with nature, quot; and  quot;getting away from it all quot;? First cell phones and pagers made us accessible 24 hours a day, and now Research In Motion #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"The patent office sided with the Public Patent Foundation, which argued that several examples of so-called  quot;prior art quot; were in existence when Microsoft sought to patent FAT."
Sci/Tech,"Controversy has erupted in the open-source world over a report from the Gartner Group that predicts the vast majority of personal computers sold in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe that "
Sci/Tech,"A Secure Digital (SD) card is a tiny memory card used to make storage portable among various devices, such as car navigation systems, cellular phones, eBooks, PDAs, smartphones, digital cameras, music players, camcorders, and personal computers."
Sports,"Bangkok, Thailand (Sports Network) - The world #39;s top players -- Roger Federer and Andy Roddick -- highlighted Friday #39;s quarterfinal winners at the \$550,000 Thailand Open."
World,"High prices for commodities and agricultural goods on international markets helped Brazil post a \$3.17 billion trade surplus in September, the trade and development ministry said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Ember, a start-up developing chips for ZigBee, gets money from Paul Allen's venture fund. Bob Metcalfe comes aboard as chairman."
Sci/Tech,MSN Messenger 7 Beta Includes Search\\Microsoft is planning to limited beta release the latest version of Instant Messaging client MSN Messenger as early as next week. The screenshots of one of the early leaked release were available on tech sites earlier this week but were later removed on Microsofts request. ...
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Ted Bridis
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. fired Chief Executive Officer Craig Conway, raising the likelihood the business- software maker will give up its 16-month fight against Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech,How significant is the US Patent and Trademark Office #39;s initial rejection of Microsoft #39;s FAT (file allocation table) file system patent claims?
Sci/Tech,Description: Delegates from 160 nations are gathering in Thailand for a meeting on international trade in endangered species. They will discuss new genetic research that makes it easier to trace poached ivory.
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to drive users to its new MSN Search service, Microsoft (Quote, Chart) announced it will release a new beta of its messenger client with an embedded search bar."
Sci/Tech,"A select group of testers next week will get an early look at MSN Messenger 7.0, the next version of Microsoft #39;s popular instant messaging client."
Sports,"From JR Rider to Nikoloz Tskitishvili to Dennis Rodman, Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe has raised many eyebrows with his moves."
Sports,"Lucious Harris signed Friday with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who hope the New Jersey Nets veteran can strengthen a backcourt weakened by injuries during the playoffs last season."
Sports," Javier Valentin doubled home the go ahead run with two outs in the 12th inning and the Cincinnati Reds played spoilers again, sending the Chicago Cubs to a crushing 2 1 defeat Thursday afternoon."
Sports,Arsenal #39;s brawling stars will face punishment after it emerged Patrick Vieira and Lauren had a bust-up on the team bus this week.
Sports,"Cyclist Tyler Hamilton, a hill climber extraordinaire, may have conquered his toughest summit Friday when the International Olympic Committee ruled the Marblehead native "
Sports,"Subaru team leader Petter Solberg has established a comfortable lead following leg one of the Rally Italia Sardinia today Friday, the Norwegian 30."
World,THE US stood firm in rejecting the Kyoto Protocol on global warming yesterday despite renewed pressure to yield after Russia ended years of hesitation by moving to ratify the treaty.
World,US diplomacy in dealing with North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons program drew the attention of two Asia specialists who watched US President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
World,Dutch police have given the  quot;all-clear quot; to a British Airways flight from Berlin to London which was diverted to Amsterdam #39;s Schiphol airport with a Dutch fighter jet escort because of a bomb threat.
Business, Bankrupt US Airways Group Inc.  reached a tentative agreement on Friday with negotiators for its pilots union on  #36;300 million in annual concessions.
Business," In 2005, a little known change in the tax law will let more people, primarily older and wealthier retirees, take advantage of moving funds from their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA."
Business," SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>  hostile bid for rival PeopleSoft Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> was strengthened  on Friday as U.S. antitrust regulators dropped their case  against the merger and PeopleSoft fired its chief executive,  Craig Conway, who had led the fight against Oracle."
Sci/Tech,"Being the biggest dog might pay off at feeding time, but species that grow too large are likely to be be more vulnerable to extinction, new research suggests."
Sci/Tech,Sun and Texas Instruments were among the companies saying they could do more with allies during the EPC Global conference. By Elena Malykhina.
Sports,"Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies signed All-Star forward Pau Gasol to a multi-year contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not announced."
World,The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reinforced its security forces in Afghanistan Friday as part of international efforts to safeguard the presidential election on October 9.
Business,Pharmaceutical giant Merck  amp; Co. chose to go on the offensive and voluntarily withdraw its arthritis drug Vioxx from the market Thursday.
Business,": Microsoft Corp. today said that small companies and their customers would suffer most if it is forced to remove its digital media software from Windows, while the European Union accused "
Business," Manufacturing activity rose in September for the 16th consecutive month, but at a more gradual pace than in August, an industry research group reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Maverick combines highly sophisticated visualization technology with a high-bandwidth next generation network to tackle some of the nation #39;s most pressing concerns, including Emergency Response Management and Flood Modeling (specifically for the state of "
Sports,Celtic have confirmed they expect midfielder Alan Thompson to be out for between four and six weeks. The player was carried off during Wednesday night #39;s defeat by AC Milan in the San Siro with a hamstring injury.
Sci/Tech," Three or four times every minute, Mount St. Helens shivers. Sometimes the majestic peak even shudders, the trembling beneath reaching a crescendo, a magnitude of 3.3."
Sci/Tech," Camcorder in hand, Sheri Ray stood on Johnston Ridge  #151; named for a man who died in the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980  #151; and waited impatiently for the volcano to blow again."
World," It's a hugely lopsided fight, pitting Israeli troops with high tech arms and precise intelligence against untrained Palestinian gunmen relying on homemade weapons."
World," Egypt needs to invest 20 billion pounds (five billion dollars) a year more to achieve the government's target growth rate of six percent, Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif was reported as saying."
World," Canada does not expect to hand over to China any time soon 44 North Korean asylum seekers who scaled the fence to enter the compound this week and is preparing for what may be a long stay, an official said on Friday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Hydro Quebec had the right to cut power at the home of clients who refused to pay the utility money from another building they own, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The news comes on the same day that business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. fired CEO Craig Conway, the feisty leader who engineered the company's dogged resistance to a \$7.7 billion takeover bid by rival Oracle."
World,Chile's Inland Revenue files tax evasion charges  against the former military ruler Augusto Pinochet. 
World,"Richard Avedon, the revolutionary photographer who redefined fashion photography as an art form while achieving critical acclaim through his stark black-and-white portraits of the powerful and celebrated, died Friday. He was 81."
World," Police on Friday recovered human remains at a landfill where investigators have been searching for the body of Lori Hacking, the missing Utah woman whose husband is charged in her death.    It was not immediately clear whether the remains were those of Hacking, 27, who has not been seen since July 18..."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Armored vehicles massed on Gaza's border Friday after Israel's security Cabinet approved a large-scale military operation - dubbed ""Days of Penitence"" - to stop Palestinian rocket fire.    Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz had ordered troops to ""exact a price"" from the militants, security officials said, after a Hamas rocket killed two children, ages 2 and 4, in an Israeli border town..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Cisco CEO's salary shoots up from \$1...SanDisk ups capacity on flash memory cards...Google tests Froogle in U.K.
Sci/Tech,The abrupt ouster of CEO Craig Conway comes after 15 months of battle against a hostile takeover bid by Oracle.
Business, Enron Corp. Friday said Chief Financial Officer Raymond Brown resigned to pursue other job opportunities and will be replaced on an interim basis by Robert Bingham.
Business,Shares in Molson Inc. slumped Friday after the brewer warned its summer-quarter earnings would be lower than expected due to slow sales in Canada and problems with profitability in Brazil.
Business,"NEW YORK Oct. 1, 2004 - Manufacturing activity remained strong in September and construction spending surged to a record high in August, according to a pair of reports issued Friday that provided an optimistic look at the sturdiness of the economy."
Business,"com October 1, 2004, 10:51 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Business,"Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. on Friday said it shipped 67 commercial airplanes during the third quarter, including 49 of its next-generation 737 mid-range planes."
Sports," Pau Gasol, the 2002 NBA rookie of the year, has signed a multi year contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies."
Sci/Tech,"Winners of ""Ig Nobel"" Prize say herring ""talk"" via flatulence. But wouldn't saying ""excuse me"" lock them into a never-ending cycle?"
Sports," Talk about temptation:  #36;20,000 worth of box seat tickets for New York Yankees playoff games, just lying there on the street. Nine youngsters who came across the tickets turned them in."
Sports,"HERKIMER, NY -- State police said Friday they may never know what pushed a former NFL player to lead them on a dramatic highway chase ending with a fiery head-on crash that took his life."
World,"Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Friday the Security Council #39;s call for all foreign forces to be removed from Lebanon and all militias in Lebanon to be disarmed  quot;have not been met, quot; a finding that places Lebanon and Syria in violation of the council #39;s "
Sports," When he resigned as coach of the New York Jets to take over his alma mater nearly four years ago, Al Groh made it clear very quickly that he planned to change the culture of Virginia football."
Sports," THOMASTOWN, Ireland (Reuters) - Three-times winner Tiger  Woods stayed in the hunt for a third successive WGC-American  Express Championship crown after Friday's second round, but was  frustrated his putting let him down."
Sci/Tech,The network service provider is spending \$34 million on the dial-up Internet access business.
Sports,Ernie Els shoots an 8-under 64 that gives him a two-shot lead over Todd Hamilton in the American Express Championship.
Business,The yen rose on Friday after a closely watched Bank of Japan (BOJ) survey showed further improvement in Japanese business sentiment.
Business,"  The Bush administration on Friday won a commitment from China that it will move to a flexible, market based currency."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s assuming the Scottish Association for Marine Science is correct in its conclusion that the tiny fish communicate via strategic gas releases, one of the scientific breakthroughs recognized in the 2004  quot;Ig Nobel quot; Prizes."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, October 1 (newratings.com) - Red Hat Inc (RHAT.NAS) has agreed to acquire certain Netscape Security Solutions assets from American Online Inc (AOL), a unit of Time Warner Inc (TWX), for \$20."
Sci/Tech,"The department must do more to lower the risk of cyberattacks against its IT systems and networks, an internal report says. By George V. Hulme."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems and the University of Texas have teamed to create an UltraSparc-powered giant that will crunch 3D tasks for the school.
Sci/Tech,"Two years after buying Southborough-based Storability Inc. #39;s services business, Storage Technology Corp. scooped up the rest of the venture capital-backed company, the companies announced Thursday afternoon."
Sports,LONDON : European football governing body UEFA will take action against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros after the violence which scarred their UEFA Cup win over Millwall.
Sports,"The top four seeds stormed into the ATP Bangkok semifinals Friday without dropping a set, three of who are current or former No. 1 players."
Sports,"Cleveland Cavaliers: Lucious Harris signed Friday with the Cavs, who hope the New Jersey Nets veteran can strengthen a backcourt weakened by injuries last season."
Sports,There were several moments during the Felix Trinidad/Ricardo Mayorga press conference at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday that it seemed possible there would be a deterioration 
Sports,"State police believe alcohol may have played a role in the death of former NFL player Justin Strzelczyk, but said Friday they may never know what pushed him to lead troopers on the highway chase that led to his death."
Sports,"The New York Mets started looking for a manager even before they announced Omar Minaya as general manager and president of baseball operations Thursday, lining up Carlos Tosca for an interview, according to the New York Daily News."
World,"SIALKOT, Pakistan Oct. 1, 2004 - A suicide attacker carrying a bomb in a briefcase struck a Shiite mosque crammed with hundreds of worshippers in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 25 people and wounding more than 50 during Friday prayers."
World,(Madrid) The cabinet of Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero Friday approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage and allowing gay couples to adopt.
Business," With a disappointing third quarter behind them, mutual funds are hoping for a better performance in the last three months of the year. Technology and growth funds, which suffered the most during the summer, are in a good position for a comeback  #151; if the economy shows signs of strength."
Business, British supermarket conglomerate Tesco (Nasdaq: TESOF) has announced it will extend its use  of RFID across its supply chain in time for the Christmas rush.
Business," In September 2003 Waddell  amp; Reed Financial boss Keith A. Tucker and retired president Robert L. Hechler sued anonymously to stop accountancy KPMG from fingering them to the Internal Revenue Service as users of a questionable tax shelter. The pair lost, but the case stalled disclosure of their names until April. Hechler says in a new lawsuit that the IRS missed the Apr. 15, 2004 deadline for challenging his 2000 tax return within three years of filing and that the federal judge who said the executives were ""trying to run out the clock"" wrongly extended the deadline. ..."
Business," Oil prices pierced the  $50 a barrel  mark again on Friday amid concern over possible conflict in  Nigeria's oil producing delta region, where a two day truce  between rebel militia and government forces is holding."
Business,Charles River dishes out advice to clients. It looks like the company is also taking its own advice.
Business,Management might favor lower-budget films. Shareholders should hope so.
Business,"The board expresses a loss of confidence, but denies the firing is linked with Oracle's takeover bid."
Sci/Tech," Western Mexico's ""Volcano of Fire"" unleashed a towering column of smoke and ash Friday, after ropes of burning, orange lava poured from its peak overnight."
Sci/Tech, A noted storm forecaster offered Floridians some good news on Friday as they mopped up from an unprecedented four hurricanes in six weeks by forecasting that the disastrous Atlantic hurricane season will go out with a whimper rather than a bang.
Sci/Tech," A gaping hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica appears to have shrunk by about 20 percent from last year's record breaking size, New Zealand scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Amit Yoran, the Homeland Security Department #39;s cybersecurity chief, abruptly resigned Thursday, saying that he has accomplished his goals for the job, which he had for a year."
Sci/Tech,"Los Angeles The creators of SpaceShipOne are going for the ten (m) million-dollar prize. Despite an unexpected roll during its flight on Wednesday, designer Burt Rutan (ruh-TAN #39;) has given notice that he will "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - According to Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, the British Grand Prix will be left off next year #39;s Formula One Grand Prix Schedule."
Business,"Those taking Vioxx are twice as prone to cardiac problems than patients taking a placebo. Shares in Merck, the US pharmaceuticals giant, plunged by 27 per cent yesterday after the company withdrew Vioxx, its "
Business,"Business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved in the June-September quarter for the sixth straight time, reaching the highest level in more than 13 years, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) said Friday."
Business,"Chinese officials reiterated their country would move toward a flexible foreign exchange rate, but offered no new specifics on the timing in a joint statement issued on Friday after talks with high-level US officials."
Business,"US factory growth stayed strong in September according to reports on Friday, while construction spending in the prior month hit a record high for a seventh month "
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, Va. Oct. 1, 2004 - A former top Air Force procurement official was sentenced to nine months in prison after admitting for the first time Friday that she helped Boeing Co."
Business,"BROOMFIELD, Colo. (Dow Jones/AP) -- Level 3 Communications Inc. said Friday it agreed to buy the wholesale dial-up Internet access business of Sprint Corp."
Sci/Tech,The fastest type of computer. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations.
Sci/Tech,"com October 1, 2004, 11:46 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) -- Trying to crash the BCS party, No. 14 Utah hopes to stop a recent trend against New Mexico when the Mountain West Conference rivals meet Friday."
Sports,"PORTO CERVO, Sardinia -- Norway #39;s Petter Solberg made a storming start to the Rally of Italy as he built up a lead of more than half a minute after three stages."
Sports,"Mention Bernard Hopkins, and Felix Trinidad winces. Bring up Oscar De La Hoya or Roy Jones, and Trinidad shakes his head. Back among boxing #39;s biggest names, Trinidad is ending more than two years of retirement "
Sports,"Despite a complicated injury to his back and pelvis that kept him out of action for most of the 2003-2004 campaign, the US National Team defender played well during the final two months of the season for FC Nurnberg and helped his club earn a promotion to "
Sports,Second seed Jiri Novak and number three Guillermo Canas will meet in the Heineken Open semi-finals in Shanghai after both posted straight-sets victories on Friday.
World,"Spain #39;s cabinet proposed legislation Friday that would allow same-sex couples to marry and gays to adopt children, pressing ahead with its liberal agenda despite vociferous opposition from the influential Roman Catholic Church."
Sci/Tech,"Washington State's Mount St. Helens volcano is primed to erupt any day now, scientists say. They predict the blast will be weaker than the 1980 explosion that killed 57 people."
Sci/Tech,Photographer and conservationist Karl Ammann discusses why he takes often shocking photos of African apes and other rare animals killed for meat. <i>With photo galleries.</i>
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sent a stern warning to rebels in his Likud Party today, saying he would not hesitate to call early elections if they prevented him from bringing the moderate Labour Party into the government."
World,"ANKARA, December 6 (Itar-Tass) - President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Necdet Sezer have signed a joint declaration on deepening friendship and comprehensive partnership between Russia and Turkey."
Sci/Tech,More Malaysian companies are tapping third parties to take care of IT. It could be a \$350 million market in five years.
Sci/Tech,Paul Allen and Burt Rutan's aircraft will try to repeat its 100km altitude feat to seal its victory for the \$10 million prize.
Sci/Tech," Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) and TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) have agreed to collaborate on delivering movies via the Internet, developing technology and working with Hollywood studios to secure content for digital distribution."
Sci/Tech," A Gartner Group report on PC hardware sales in emerging global markets has stirred up controversy in both the open source and proprietary software worlds. Eighty percent of personal computers sold in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe that ship with the Linux operating system eventually will be running a pirated copy of Windows, predicts Gartner."
Sci/Tech, Mount St. Helens began belching a huge column of white steam Friday after days of rumblings and earthquakes that suggested the volcano that erupted with cataclysmic force in 1980 was about to blow its top again.
Sci/Tech," The head of cybersecurity efforts at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly resigned this week, leaving his job after giving a one day notice."
Sci/Tech,"Industry analysts have served notice that the double-digit growth of the PC industry is slowing, which has already had an effect on the growth rates of the chip industry, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association."
World," U.N. mission officials in Sudan said Friday they hope an expanded African force will be on the ground in Darfur by the end of October, after Sudan's foreign minister agreed to allow in 3,500 outside troops."
World, A Cabinet member's role in pressing lawmakers to back the Medicare prescription drug law last year prompted the House ethics committee to recommend changing a 200 year old rule allowing the president's top appointees access to the House floor.
World,An Israeli helicopter fires missiles into Gaza City as the army steps up operations against Palestinian militants.
World,"US photographer Richard  Avedon, renowned for his  portraits of the rich and famous, dies aged 81."
World,"Richard Avedon's fashion and portrait photographs helped define America's image of style, beauty and culture for the last half-century."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell said Friday he regrets the Bush administration claimed that Iraq had stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction in its argument for war, but he believes the world is better off without Saddam Hussein.    Following a speech to the Atlanta Press Club, Powell defended the bulk of his presentation to the United Nations in February 2003 in which he made the case for war in Iraq..."
World," The government's cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned from the Homeland Security Department amid a concerted campaign by the technology industry and some lawmakers to persuade the Bush administration to give him more authority and money for protection programs.    Amit Yoran, a former software executive from Symantec Corp., made his resignation effective Thursday as director of the National Cyber Security Division, giving a single's day notice of his intention to leave..."
World," Police found what appeared to be human remains Friday at a landfill where investigators have been searching for the body of Lori Hacking, the Utah woman allegedly murdered by her husband.   ""Odds are, if it's human, it's Lori,"" said Detective Phil Eslinger..."
Business,"A former Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) employee who gave US regulators information about alleged accounting irregularities will not testify as planned before a congressional hearing next week, the committee "
Sports, The Memphis Grizzlies signed All Star forward Pau Gasol to a multi year contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not announced.
World," A British detainee at Guantanamo Bay claims to have been tortured by the United States, Sky news reports. Moazzam Begg says he also witnessed the deaths of two fellow detainees  quot;at the hands of US military personnel quot;."
Sports," THOMASTOWN, Ireland (Reuters) - World number three Ernie  Els overcame difficult weather conditions to fire a sparkling  eight-under-par 64 and move two shots clear after two rounds of  the WGC-American Express Championship Friday."
Sports," MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies  signed All-Star forward Pau Gasol to a multi-year contract on  Friday. Terms of the deal were not announced."
Business," Retailer Saks Inc.  on Friday said it will close eight of its luxury Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three of its lower price Off 5th stores, resulting in a loss of 700 jobs at those stores."
Business," U.S. factory growth stayed strong in  September according to reports on Friday, while construction  spending in the prior month hit a record high for a seventh  month in a row, showing the economy's expansion remains solid."
Business," Retailer Saks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SKS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SKS.N</A> on Friday  said it will close eight of its luxury Saks Fifth Avenue stores  and three of its lower price Off 5th stores, resulting in a  loss of 700 jobs at those stores."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> on Friday  said its U.S. sales soared a surprising 20.5 percent in  September, but the U.S. automaker also cut production and  raised incentives as it grapples with high inventories of  unsold vehicles."
Business,"Darleen Druyun, the Air Force negotiator who used the 767 tanker program to help land a job at Boeing, was sentenced to nine months in federal prison today after admitting that she had intentionally "
Business,"Mercedes-Benz USA, a unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, posted a slight increase in September sales Friday, in a month with one more selling day that the year before."
Business,"  Consumer sentiment eroded in late September, according to media reports Friday of proprietary research from the University of Michigan."
Sci/Tech,"A trio of powerful explosions emanating from three different regions in space could mean astronomers might see stars blowing up within days, scientists said on Friday."
Sports, Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Charles Roberts was named the Canadian Football League #39;s Offensive Player of the Month for September.
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair underwent a successful operation today to correct an irregular heartbeat and was recovering at home, a hospital official said."
World,"The wails echoed off the tile surfaces of the emergency room at Yarmouk Hospital. Amid the blood and stretchers, Majeed Aboud turned his tear "
Business,Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. on Friday said strong demand for Toyota cars and record sales of Lexus sport-utility vehicles drove a 10.
Business,"Things have gone from bad to worse at Alliance Gaming (NYSE: AGI), the nation #39;s number-two slot manufacturer. A weak first-quarter outlook incited the wrath of investors "
Business,GENEVA : China called on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help small textile and clothing exporting countries that are threatened by the end of import quotas at the end of the year.
Sci/Tech,"The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) knows how to kick of the back-to-school season with a splash, sending out another load of lawsuits to collegians everywhere."
Sci/Tech,By eWEEK Staff. Hitachi Ltd. and NEC Corp. said Thursday that the two companies have established a joint venture specializing in the production of routers and switches.
Sports,Goran Eriksson says striker Michael Owen must prove in training next week that he deserves to face Wales in a World Cup qualifier   or risk losing his place.
Sports, The Cincinnati Reds will start a season ending three game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight at Great American Ball Park.
World,A British man detained by the US military as an enemy combatant in the war on terror says he was tortured while held in Afghanistan and claims he saw fellow detainees killed by American soldiers there.
Sports,"Kilkenny, Ireland (Sports Network) - Ernie Els fired an eight-under 64 on Friday to take the lead midway through the World Golf Championships - American Express Championship."
Business,"The US administration, facing huge and politically sensitive trade deficits, secured China #39;s pledge Friday to work harder to move its currency toward a flexible exchange rate, which would make US goods more competitive abroad."
Business,The Saks Fifth Avenue store in the Carmel Plaza in Carmel is being closed as the upscale fashion retailer adjusts its portfolio. It #39;s one of eight Saks stores and three Off 5th stores being shut down by Saks 
World," Dolce and Gabbana and Gianfranco Ferre both heard the call of the wild for next summer, filling their ready to wear collections shown here on Friday with real and fake animal skins from big cats to crocodile, python and kangaroo."
Sports,Vikram Solanki beat the rain clouds to register his second one-day international century as England won the third one-day international to wrap up a series victory.
Sci/Tech,"The top cybersecurity official in the United States has resigned, a little over a year after joining the Department of Homeland Security, the agency said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat has expanded its Open Source portfolio through an agreement to acquire specific assets of Netscape Security Solutions, namely the Netscape Directory Server and the Netscape Certificate Management System, both part of the Netscape Enterprise Suite."
Sci/Tech," A scientific dig has uncovered four pomegranates believed to be 2,500 years old preserved inside a woven basket nestled in a bronze vessel, a Greek archaeologist said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Friday introduced an upgrade of its performance-monitoring software for web-based transactions, expanding its view of transaction flows by adding support for more infrastructure components."
Sports,  World No. 3 Ernie Els fired a sparkling second round 8 under par 64 Friday to move two shots clear in the WGC American Express Championship.
Sports,"OLBIA, Italy : Norway #39;s reigning world champion Petter Solberg, driving a Subaru Impreza, took the overnight lead in the Rally of Italy, the 13th round of the 16-race world championship, here in Sardinia."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Thousands of Royal Bank clerks are being asked to display rainbow stickers at their desks and cubicles to promote a safe work environment for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals."
World, Democrat John Kerry's campaign was declared a no gloat zone on Friday after the White House challenger's debate against President Bush but aides said winds of change had begun to blow through the race.
World," An audio tape attributed to Al Qaeda's  deputy leader urged Muslims Friday to organize resistance  against ""crusader America"" and its allies throughout the world."
World, Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair  underwent successful heart surgery on Friday and returned home  looking relaxed following a surprise vow to serve a record  third term and deny rivals power for five more years.
Sci/Tech,"Three powerful bursts of energy from different regions of space could presage spectacular explosions of huge stars, astronomers just announced."
Sci/Tech,IBM will launch Friday a new version of its Tivoli transaction-performance monitoring product that greatly expands the range of application transactions it can track.
Sports,"Playing some of his best golf in the worst conditions, Els breezed through a wacky day of weather at the American Express Championship by starting with four straight birdies and finishing with an 8-under 64, giving him a two-shot lead and hope that he "
World,DOHA (Aljazeera) -- An audio tape from Ayman al-Zawahri has called for organized resistance against what the senior al-Qaeda leader describes as invading crusaders in the Muslim world.
World," Syria has failed to meet a U.N.  Security Council demand that it pull its troops out of Lebanon  and has given no timetable for when it would do so, U.N.  Secretary General Kofi Annan said on Friday."
World,"The UN chief says Syria has not complied with a Security Council resolution by withdrawing troops from its neighbour, Lebanon."
Sci/Tech," Researchers studying DNA from 500 year old bone slivers said Friday that preliminary data suggests Christopher Columbus might be buried in Spain, rather than in a rival tomb in the Dominican Republic  #151; but for now they cannot be sure."
Business,"Sprint Corp., which is based in Kansas and also conducts business in the Wichita area, has sold its wholesale dial-up Internet access business to Level 3 Communications Inc."
Sports,"Bremen, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayern Munich finished in an unfamiliar position last season: second place. Werder Bremen knocked the defending champions off its pedestal during the 2003/04 campaign."
Sports," Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters beat seventh seeded Magdalena Maleeva 6 3, 6 4 Friday to reach the semifinals at the Gaz de France Stars, her first tournament after missing five months with a left wrist injury."
Sci/Tech," New Jersey has spurned an offer by Venezuela's national oil company to donate an island in the Delaware River as a bald eagle preserve, but the eagles which nest there will still be protected from planned development."
Business, Developing countries chastized the IMF and the World Bank for what they said had been a failure to give them greater decision making power in the two institutions and urged that the next World Bank president be chosen regardless of nationality.
Business," SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> fired its chief executive Craig Conway on Friday just  hours before U.S. antitrust regulators said they would drop  their case against Oracle Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> \$7.7 billion hostile  bid for its software rival."
Business," Worried soaring oil prices could  hurt the best global prospects in years, finance chiefs from  wealthy nations met on Friday to try to work out what lay  behind the surge and how to buffer the economic expansion."
Business," The U.S. Air Force's former No.  2 weapons buyer was sentenced to nine months in prison on  Friday after telling the court she had given Boeing Co. a  rival's secret data and inflated weapons deals to ingratiate  herself with the company, her future employer."
Business," A former Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> employee  who gave U.S. officials information about what he saw as  accounting irregularities will not testify as planned before a  congressional hearing next week, a House committee said on  Friday."
Business,"The Bush administration, facing huge and politically sensitive trade deficits, secured China's pledge Friday to work harder to move its currency toward a flexible exchange rate, which would make U.S goods more competitive abroad."
Business,"Oil prices ended above the \$50-a-barrel mark on Friday amid concern over possible conflict\in Nigeria's oil-producing delta region, where a two-day truce between rebel militia and government forces is holding."
Business,"<p></p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former Fannie Mae employee whogave U.S. regulators information about alleged accountingirregularities will not testify as planned before acongressional hearing next week, the committee said Friday.</p>"
Business,Oil prices pierced the \$50-a-barrel mark again today amid concern over possible conflict in Nigeria's oil-producing delta region.
Sci/Tech,PalmOne's product revamp includes a Tungsten handheld that won't let data die and a Treo packed with higher-end features.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) expects to fill its chief executive officer (CEO) vacancy within the next 30 to 45 days, the company said Friday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has improved its support for Windows NT 4.0 Server and has outlined how it will end support for e-mail system Exchange Server 5.5.
Business,"Company founder and former CEO Dave Duffield is now back aboard full time, replacing the ousted former CEO Craig Conway. Solution providers, while shocked at Conway #39;s unexpected departure, were largely thrilled that Duffield is back full throttle."
Business,"The Los Angeles Times published an especially vivid account (free reg. required) of yesterday #39;s proceedings at the European Court of First Instance in Luxembourg, on the first day of the hearing in which Microsoft "
Business,"Saks Inc. announced plans to shut seven Saks Fifth Avenue stores, including one in Garden City, LI, and three Off 5th discount stores."
Business,"General Motors Corp., aided by a late-month clearance sale on 2004 models, said Friday its new vehicle business rose a surprising 20 percent in September, which appeared to help push up overall industry results despite bad weather "
Sports,"Pitcher Chris Carpenter, a 15-game winner for St Louis this season, will miss the opening round when they their play-offs campaign next week."
Sci/Tech," Seventy five years is a mere blink of history's eye. Yet since 1929, when BusinessWeek was first published, the world has been transformed by profound innovation and technological wizardry. Three quarters of a century ago, there were no safe and effective antibiotics, no jet travel, no commercial television, and no computers. Many died of routine infections. A five day ocean voyage was the main way to get from America to Europe, and ""wireless"" meant the wood paneled Radiola in the parlor. Since then our mastery of the physical and biological world has strengthened remarkably. ..."
World,A Muslim schoolgirl has bowed to France #39;s ban on Islamic headscarves in state schools by returning to class and removing her veil to reveal a head shaved bald in protest.
Sci/Tech, The European judge deciding whether to suspend the European Union's landmark antitrust ruling against Microsoft Corp. pushed the EU to justify its sweeping order  #151; questioning Friday whether the move would rein in the U.S. software giant or raise costs for others.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Exclusive</strong> Opteron is go go go
Business, Stocks rose sharply on Friday in heavy  trading as software company PeopleSoft Inc. and chip related  stocks boosted the Nasdaq and Standard   Poor's 500 indexes to  their highest closes in about three months.
Business," Oil prices ended above  $50 a barrel on  Friday amid concern over possible fighting in Nigeria's  oil producing delta region, where a two day truce between rebel  militia and government forces was holding."
Business, The Energy Department said on Friday  it has approved another emergency oil loan to a refining  company to make up for crude supplies disrupted by Hurricane  Ivan.
World,"Five Indian police and one fighter were killed in the region #39;s biggest separatist raid since Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz visited India last month, police said."
Business,The price of oil settled above \$50 a barrel for the first time Friday amid concerns over tight supplies globally and hurricane-related production problems in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded \$7.5 million over five years to establish the Center for Probing the Nanoscale (CPN) at Stanford University.
Business,Fallen press baron Conrad Black will sue Hollinger International Inc. #39;s special committee and others for C\$1.1 billion (\$870 million) over a report that accused him of looting the company of millions of dollars.
Sports," On the day that Jose Guillen and the Anaheim Angels were to appear in front of an arbitrator, the two sides reached an undisclosed financial settlement Friday."
World,"An audio tape purportedly released by Osama bin Laden #39;s deputy urges young Muslims to get organised and go after the United States and its allies, according to comments aired by al-Jazeera TV."
World,"BEIRUT: Lebanon and Syria have failed to comply with the demands of last month #39;s UN Security Council Resolution 1559, which calls for respecting Lebanon #39;s sovereignty and political freedom, UN "
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates has been without a permanent CEO since Sanjay Kumar stepped down in April. Kumar was indicted last month on charges related to accounting scandal at CA and has pleaded innocent to the charges.
Sci/Tech,"From a changed attitude at PeopleSoft Inc. to the company's acquisition of J.D. Edwards   Co. last year, Craig Conway clearly made a difference during his five years as CEO."
Sci/Tech,"After his company announced plans to acquire security and authentication tools from Netscape Security Solutions, Red Hat Inc. CEO and chairman Matthew Szulik spoke to Computerworld about the company's plans."
Sci/Tech,The Justice Department has decided to drop its legal efforts to block Oracle from moving ahead with its 15-month-old hostile takeover bid for rival PeopleSoft.
Sci/Tech,"Some 250 CIOs surveyed last month by CIO magazine said they expect their IT budgets to grow by 7.4 during the next year, down slightly from the 8.9 spending increase respondents predicted in August."
Sci/Tech,"Increasing front-side bus speed from 800 to 1,066 MHz addresses crucial bottleneck in system performance."
Sci/Tech,"First products from Alaxala Networks include a high-end gigabit router, a high-end multilevel switch and a mid-range multilevel switch."
Sci/Tech,"In a move designed to help it better compete in Europe, Hewlett-Packard said it has acquired Synstar PLC, a U.K.-based technology services firm, for \$293 million."
Sci/Tech,"Sun this week unleashed its Java 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0, code-named Tiger, an upgrade that includes more than 100 new features."
Business,"Peoplesoft, the software company under siege from a hostile \$7.7bn (4.3bn) bid by its larger rival Oracle, yesterday sacked its chief executive, Craig Conway, increasing "
Business,"US factory growth stayed strong in September, according to reports on Friday, while construction spending hit a record high in August for a seventh month in a row, showing the economy #39;s expansion remains solid."
Business,"The University of Pennsylvania has landed a five-year, \$11.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a center that will study the intersection of biological and physical systems at the molecular level."
Business,"General Motors Acceptance Corp., the finance arm of General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , may periodically sell up to \$3 billion in adjustable-rate demand notes, according to a regulatory filing on Friday."
Business,"Online futures traders raised their bets on Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry on Friday after the first debate with President Bush, although the overall odds still favored the incumbent."
Sci/Tech,"Yoran helped form US-CERT, the government #39;s cybersecurity information clearing house, but was reportedly frustrated with his post #39;s limited authority and budgets."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 1, 2004 - A research team that showed herring communicate by farting and the authors of a study on the effect of country music on suicide were among the winners of the 2004 Ig Nobel prize."
Sci/Tech,"As the new iMac G5 makes its way to customers, Apple has added an iMac G5 Troubleshooting Assistant to its online support area. The system starts with broad issues, such as  quot;When I press "
Sports,"  Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone rejected an offer to save the British Grand Prix, leaving the country without F1 racing for the first time in 54 years."
Sports,Wladimir Klitschko has admitted his fight against DaVarryl Williamson could decide whether he has a boxing future. Klitschko is hoping to get back to winning ways on Saturday after his second-round loss to 
Sports,"Steve McNair stretched and ran Friday, but he didn #39;t throw any passes. He #39;s looking healthy enough that Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher won #39;t rule him out against San Diego."
Sports,Indian cricket and crisis seem to be made for each other. Such are the ways of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that the sport continues to lurch from one crisis to another.
World,"A TAPED message thought to be from al-Qaeda #39;s second in command has urged young Muslims to target Australian interests. The terror network #39;s deputy leader, Ayman al-Zawahri, is believed to be behind the recording, broadcast on Al-Jazeera television."
World,"A lawmaker who defied Syria and voted against extending President Emile Lahoud #39;s term survived an assassination attempt Friday when a parked, explosives-rigged vehicle blew up in Beirut."
World,The head of the world body regulating trade in endangered animals has warned the system was too complicated and was making it difficult to police the multi-billion dollar wildlife industry.
World,"In an apparent damage control exercise, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said he favored veto rights for India as new permanent member of the UN Security Council."
Business,"Just two weeks after staging a defiant user conference in San Francisco , Craig Conway was ousted as CEO of PeopleSoft. Industry observers are divided on the cause: some say it was performance-related, while "
Business,"Following todays seven-hour talks on the elimination of textiles quotas, the World Trade Organization Council on Trade in Goods will reportedly reconvene later this month for formal talks on the impact of quota elimination on Jan."
Business,"Nucleus Software Exports Ltd today announced the purchase by the company and its nominees of 10,040,000 equity shares of Chennai-based GMAC Financial Services India Ltd, the Indian automotive finance operation of General Motors Acceptance Corporation."
Business,"THE US and the EU are not backing the move by some least developed countries (LDCs) to stall the abolition of apparels #39; export quota regime slated for January 1, next year."
Business,"Retailer Saks Inc. (SKS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it will close eight of its luxury Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three of its lower-price Off 5th stores, resulting in a loss of 700 jobs at those stores."
Business,  Enron Corp. #39;s chief financial officer since a month after the energy company went bankrupt in December 2001 resigned effective Friday.
Sci/Tech,"BERKELEY, Calif.--Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates kicked off a whirlwind day in the Bay Area on Friday, talking to college students about a range of topics, from open-source software to malaria to the next Xbox."
Sci/Tech," Online futures traders raised their bets on Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry on Friday after the first debate with President Bush, although the overall odds still favored the incumbent."
Sports,BERNIE ECCLESTONE sounded the death knell for the British Grand Prix when he turned down a last-minute offer to save the nation #39;s biggest motor race.
Sports,A revitalised Ernie Els went on a birdie blitz overnight to snatch the second round lead of the World Golf Championships (WGC) in Ireland.
Sports,Pau Gasol has been in the NBA for three seasons. That #39;s been long enough for the 7-foot Spaniard to realize he wants to keep working with Jerry West and Hubie Brown.
Sports,"It is time for redemption in the eyes of heavyweights Wladimir Klitschko and DaVarryl Williamson when they collide this Saturday October 2nd in the new outdoor Amphitheatre at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada."
Sports,"Former US Masters champion Fred Couples made the first significant move in the WGC-American Express Championship second round on Friday, surging up the leaderboard with a five-under-par 67."
Sports,"ATLANTA, Ga. -- Prosecutors are working on a plea deal with Baltimore Ravens star running back Jamal Lewis, the WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team has learned."
World,"DUBAI - Ayman al-Zawahri, the second in command of al-Qaeda and a close aide to Osama bin Laden, has purportedly called for attacks on US and British interests everywhere, according to a new audiotape."
World,"ISLAMABAD, OCTOBER 1: A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shiite mosque packed with worshippers during Friday prayers killing at least 30 people and injuring 70 others in Sialkot, Pakistan."
World,"Facing demands for quick action from the United States and UN human rights experts, Sudan #39;s foreign minister pledged to allow "
Sci/Tech," The United States has nothing to fear from rapidly growing technology markets in China and India, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft Corp.  said on Friday."
World,"World News  gt; London, Oct 1 : British Prime Minister Tony Blair was today admitted to the Hammersmith Hospital in west London for corrective treatment of an irregular heartbeat."
Sci/Tech," BERKELEY, Calif. (Reuters) - The United States has nothing  to fear from rapidly growing technology markets in China and  India, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> said on Friday."
Business, Oil prices ended above  $50 a barrel on  Friday amid concern over possible fighting between rebels and  the military in Nigeria's oil rich delta region.
Business," U.S. factory growth stayed strong in  September, according to reports on Friday, while construction  spending hit a record high in August for a seventh month in a  row, showing the economy's expansion remains solid."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> on Friday  said its U.S. sales soared 20.5 percent in September as  month end incentives from the world's largest automaker lured  consumers back to dealerships after three months of weaker  results."
Business,The price of crude oil ends above \$50 a barrel for the first time in 21 years of trade on New York's Nymex exchange.
Business,"In a surprise move, PeopleSoft today fired its president and chief executive officer, Craig Conway, citing a ""loss of confidence."""
Business,"Intelligent software is the Holy Grail of application development -- especially in the APM (application performance management) arena, where system administrators are perpetually on the lookout for more efficient ways to sift through mountains of metrics and alert data."
Business,What has IT got to do with the price of lettuce in China? I'll give you a hint.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates chats with Berkeley students about everything from open source to malaria to the next Xbox.
Sci/Tech,"The annual cap of 65,000 new H-1B visas for the fiscal year just started has been met, CNET News.com has learned."
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America has filed a new round of lawsuits against 762 people it believes have been illegally posting and downloading music on such networks as Kazaa and eDonkey.
Sci/Tech,"Network appliance will announce this week additional capabilities and partnerships for its NetApp NetCache line of Internet security appliances. Meanwhile, EMC will unveil a major upgrade to its ILM (information life cycle management) product line with a focus on adding application-aware components."
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. on Friday announced that it has completed its $293 million acquisition of UK based IT services company Synstar PLC.
Sci/Tech," The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed 762 new lawsuits against alleged file traders using P to P (peer to peer) services, with the total number of lawsuits filed since September 2003 now reaching more than 5,500."
Sci/Tech,"BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - ""You can't go wrong in computer science,"" Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates told University of California, Berkeley students on Friday. Some students, however, were unhappy with the way Gates responded to questions about increasing competition for jobs from China and India.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech, The judge deciding whether Microsoft Corp. must comply with the European Commission's remedies for the company's antitrust violations questioned Friday whether the steps ordered by the Commission will effectively curb Microsoft's power.
Sci/Tech," Internet ad revenue rose nearly 40 percent to  #36;4.6 billion in the first half of 2004 compared to the year ago period, according to a report released last week. In the second quarter, online ad revenue was  #36;2.37 billion, up almost 43 percent from  #36;1.66 billion during the same period last year and up 6 percent from  #36;2.23 billion in the first quarter. The figures are from the Internet Revenue Report, sponsored by the Interactive Advertising Bureau and conducted independently by the New Media Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers. ..."
World," The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Friday to send another 5,900 peacekeepers to the Congo, less than half of what U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan had requested."
World, The U.N. war crimes prosecutor sent the first case to the Serbian judiciary Friday in a move that could warm ties between the Hague based court and Belgrade.
World," Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger suggested punishing subordinates who criticized military dictatorships in Chile and Argentina in the 1970s, declassified documents show."
World," BURNABY, B.C. (CP)   New RCMP recruits should get more training about spousal abuse and more supervision when handling such complaints, a coroner has suggested."
World," U.N. envoys told the Security Council on Thursday that war crimes had probably occurred on ""a large and systematic scale"" in Sudan's Darfur region and called for foreign police to help stop abuses."
World," The U.N. Security Council voted  unanimously on Friday to send another 5,900 peacekeepers to the  Congo, less than half of what U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan  had requested."
Business,"Asia Pulp  amp; Paper, the largest corporate defaulter in emerging markets history, said on Monday it aimed to have a restructuring in place by the end of January for a majority of the "
World,More than 100 people die as US and Iraqi forces launch a major attack to regain control of the town of Samarra.
World,"After a week of gentle rumblings, Mount St. Helens broke open today with a small eruption shortly after noon Pacific time, tossing up a plume of ash and smoke."
World," His post majors funk behind him, Ernie Els was back in his element Friday. Playing some of his best golf in the worst conditions, Els breezed through a wacky day of weather at the American Express Championship by starting with four straight birdies and finishing with an 8 under 64, giving him a two shot lead and hope that he still has a lot to play for this year..."
World," Newly optimistic investors sent stocks sharply higher Friday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials 112 points higher, as new economic data showed strength in manufacturing and the departure of PeopleSoft Inc.'s chief executive raised hopes for a merger in the tech sector. The major indexes closed the week with respectable gains..."
Business,12/6/04- There #39;s a big deal in the gold-mining business. Goldcorp is buying its Canadian gold-mining competitor Wheaton River Minerals for about 2 billion dollars in stock.
Business,"Oracle (Quote, Chart) advanced its plans to acquire PeopleSoft Friday after the US Department of Justice said it would not appeal a ruling on an antitrust case that tried to block the merger."
Business,"NEW YORK For the first time, oil has settled the day priced at more than 50 dollars a barrel. In New York, crude for November delivery rose 48 cents and closed at a record 50 dollars, 12 cents a barrel."
Business,"A European judge must sort through competing ideas on the balance between intellectual property and fairness to decide whether antitrust penalties against Microsoft (Quote, Chart) should be suspended."
Business,"XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said Friday it is on track to have more than 3.1 million subscribers by the end of the year, but shares fell on a reported four-week production snag."
Sports," They offered ticket packages that were more family friendly. They cut prices at the concession stands for some games. Heck, they even had a ""Disco Night."""
Sci/Tech,"The United States #39; top computer-security official has resigned after a little more than a year on the job, the US Department of Homeland Security said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has lost the FAT, and it #39;s not part of a slimming down regimen. In a stinging defeat, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has declared Microsoft #39;s File Allocation Table (FAT) file "
Sports,"MADRID, Oct. 1. - Michael Owen will join the England squad next week with doubts over his place in the national team for the first time under Mr Sven-Goran Eriksson."
Sports,"US captain Claudio Reyna, who has been suffering with a thigh injury, was missing from Bruce Arena #39;s 23-man squad named Friday for this month #39;s World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and Panama."
Sports," Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair stretched and ran Friday, but did not throw any passes and is still listed as questionable with a bruised sternum for Sunday's game against San Diego."
World,"A suicide bomber detonated a huge device yesterday that ripped through a Shia mosque in Pakistan at prayer time, killing at least 16 and injuring dozens."
Sports, Outfielder Jose Guillen and the Anaheim Angels have reached a financial settlement to resolve the grievance filed after the team recently suspended him without pay for the rest of the season.
Sports," When quizzed this week about the prospect of facing Miami every season, Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey asked: ""As opposed to what, the Steelers?"""
Sports," Defending champion Nicolas Massu was upset by Filippo Volandri 6 3, 3 6, 6 4 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia."
Sci/Tech,A Pittsburgh research center will buy a Red Storm system and an Indian physics institute is getting an XD1.
Sports, Wayne Levi tied a tournament record with an 8 under 64 and held a one shot lead over Rodger Davis after the first round of the Constellation Energy Classic on Friday.
Business,"The price of crude oil climbed in European trading Monday, edging back over \$43 per barrel on fears that the producer cartel OPEC may cut production to stem a recent price drop."
Sports," OAKLAND, Calif. (Sports Network) - On the day that Jose  Guillen and the Anaheim Angels were to appear in front of an  arbitrator, the two sides reached an undisclosed financial  settlement Friday."
Sports," U.S. captain Claudio Reyna, who has  been suffering with a thigh injury, was missing from Bruce  Arena's 23 man squad named Friday for this month's World Cup  qualifiers against El Salvador and Panama."
Sports,"The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape told investigators the NBA star ignored her entreaties to stop and said there was no doubt he heard her ""because every time I said 'No' he tightened his hold around me,"" according to documents released Friday."
Sports,"The NFL fines three New York Giants defenders a total of \$20,000 for illegal hits during last weekend's game with the Cleveland Browns."
Sports,"Steve McNair stretches and runs Friday, but he didn't throw any passes, and he's looking healthy enough that Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher won't rule him out against San Diego."
Business," Treasury prices slid for a fourth  straight session on Friday, partly as investors unwound bets  the U.S. economy would weaken enough to prompt a slowdown in  Federal Reserve rate hikes."
Business,A former top Air Force official was sentenced to nine months in prison for favoring Boeing on military contracts worth billions of dollars.
Business," Declaring that high oil prices are a threat to the global economy, the world's industrialized countries urged producers Friday to provide price relief by boosting supplies."
Business,The World Trade Organization (WTO) starts on Friday a major review of the implementation of the Agreement of Textiles and Clothing (ATC) in the third stage of theintegration process.
Business,"New Northwest Airlines Corp. chief executive Doug Steenland promised Friday that the airline #39;s strategy would remain constant when he succeeds Richard Anderson, who is leaving to work for UnitedHealth Group."
Sci/Tech,The International Space Station (ISS) crew made steady progress with maintenance work this week. Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka and NASA Station Science Officer Mike Fincke restored the primary oxygen 
Sci/Tech,"NBC) Oct. 1, 2004   Scientists in Utah are finishing the job of salvaging material from the remains of the Genesis Space Capsule."
Sports, The British Grand Prix was yesterday dropped from next year #39;s calendar after the owners of the Silverstone circuit failed to meet the asking price of Formula One rights #39; owner Bernie Ecclestone.
Sports,Perhaps it was the name at the top of the leaderboard which inspired Ernie Els. Todd Hamilton was the first round leader but Els cruised past the Open champion with an eight 
Sports," For a team that calls team spirit their greatest strength, the brawl between Patrick Vieira and Bisan Lauren will come as great concern to manager Arsene Wenger."
Sports,"Italy #39;s Jarno Trulli will race for Toyota in Japan and Brazil, the last two races of the Formula One season, after leaving Renault."
Sports,Todays semi-finals of the Thailand Open will feature two dream matches: Andy Roddick versus Marat Safin and the long-time awaited clash between Roger Federer and Paradorn Srichaphan.
Sports,"Hunt Valley, MD (Sports Network) - Wayne Levi matched the course record of eight-under-par 64 on Friday to take a one stroke lead after the opening round of the Constellation Energy Classic."
World," An audio tape purportedly released by al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden #39;s closes aide calls for attacks on the interests of the United States and Britain as well as their allies such as Japan in the war on terror, Qatar based Al Jazeera satellite "
World,"Most Arab governments have decided to put their stock in George W. Bush for another term, concluding prematurely that the American presidential elections have been decided in favor of the Republican candidate."
World,"Some of the children cry, refusing to speak but shivering in shock at the day #39;s horror. Others lie lifeless in the morgue of Baghdad #39;s Yarmouk hospital."
World," Prime Minister John Howard promised yesterday to bring in new legislation if it was needed to fight child pornography, following more than 200 arrests in a countrywide crackdown on Internet pornography."
World," The future of dozens of endangered species, from the great white shark to elephants and medicinal trees, will be decided at an international conference on wildlife trade that kicks off here today."
Business,The maker of the popular arthritis drug Vioxx is removing it from markets worldwide after a new study found that long-term users face increased risks for heart attack and stroke.
Business,Developing countries have criticised the IMF and World Bank for failing to give more decision-making power to smaller nations. Ministers from the Group of 24 (G24) developing countries made their statement 
Business,"General Motors doesn #39;t believe \$50 barrels of oil are having any effect on sales of big trucks and SUVs, and it has new sales numbers to back it up: GM #39;s light truck sales were up 33 in September, to record levels of 287,000."
Sci/Tech,"The director of cyber security for the Homeland Security Department, Amit Yoran, has resigned his post. The issue of whether cybersecurity was receiving sufficient attention at DHS created "
Sci/Tech,"Weaknesses in the Energy Departments cybersecurity allowed hackers to successfully penetrate its systems 199 times last year in intrusions that affected 3,531 systems, the departments inspector general said."
Sports,"HUNT VALLEY, Md. - Wayne Levi tied a tournament record with an 8-under 64 and held a one-shot lead over Rodger Davis after the first round of the Constellation Energy Classic on Friday."
Sports,I am taking time out from trying to take the jockeys #39; championship off Kieren Fallon for a weekend in Paris but don #39;t worry - there is a lot of business to be done there.
Sports,"It #39;s time for racing #39;s fall season, so count on Bobby Frankel saddling a few strong contenders. The Hall of Fame trainer will try to win the \$500,000 Yellow Ribbon Stakes for the fourth time with Light Jig, a 4-year-old bred in Britain."
Business,A former top Air Force acquisition executive today was sentenced to nine months in prison for conspiring to help Boeing Co. win a multibillion-dollar Pentagon contract.
World,"The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, refused on Monday to order a public inquiry into last week #39;s siege and massacre at a middle school in the southern town of Beslan "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems #39; latest edition of its Java platform offers improved performance and scalability, better system monitoring and management, and an updated look and feel for the desktop client "
Sports,"Last night at the MEN Arena, Manchester it took Ricky Hatton less than two minutes to finally recover from a dull and frustrating year."
Business,"WABC, October 1, 2004)   Two million Americans were taking Vioxx. Now that it #39;s been recalled, what are those patients supposed to do?"
Sports, Mike Hampton pitched six solid innings and added a two run homer to lead Atlanta to a 5 4 win over Chicago in the opener of a three game series at Wrigley Field.
World,"As desperately hungry flood victims wander the streets of Gonaives searching for help, tons of food aid is piling up in a warehouse guarded by UN peacekeepers."
World," Backed by the Nationhood Coalition of political parties, a senior politician of Indonesia #39;s largest Golkar Party was elected speaker of the House of Representatives early Saturday."
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today filed 762 new lawsuits against alleged file traders using peer-to-peer (P-to-P) file sharing services.
Sci/Tech,"come, first served system 'not unethical'"
World," High oil prices pose a risk to the global economy, but the economic outlook for 2005 is still favorable, the Group of Seven nations said in a statement following their meeting on Friday."
World," As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, 1,055 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 801 died as a result of hostile action and 254 died of non hostile causes. The figures include three military civilians."
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry roared back to the campaign trail, piling more scorn on President George W. Bush's Iraq policy, as he shot for a comeback in the race for the White House."
World," Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's recent speeches have ventured into some surprising territory, with the staunchly conservative father of nine joking about sexual orgies."
World," Thailand's foreign minister said on Thursday he is campaigning to become U.N. secretary general out of a lifelong interest in foreign affairs, and because his prime minister told him to."
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the board is only telling half the story behind the surprise firing of PeopleSoft's CEO.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Cray signs two supercomputing customers...MSN Messenger beta leaks onto Web...Level 3 to buy Sprint's dial-up business...Cisco CEO's salary shoots up from \$1...SanDisk ups capacity on flash memory cards.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates chats with Berkeley students about everything from open source to malaria to the next Xbox.
Business,Oil prices ended above \$50 a barrel on Friday amid concern over possible fighting between rebels and the military in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich delta region.
Business,Description: The world #39;s economic leaders indicate support for the idea of forgiving the debt of the world #39;s poorest countries.
Sports," Say this much about the Boston Red Sox: They're consistent. The Red Sox, who have gone since 1918 without winning the World Series, have added a record breaking streak to the mix. Boston is the first team in baseball history to finish in second place for seven straight years, according to the Elias Sports Bureau."
Sports," A woman sued Green Bay Packers fullback Najeh Davenport, saying he invaded her privacy by breaking into her dorm room and defecating in her closet."
Sports, It has taken just two months for Michael Owen to question whether his move to Real Madrid has been a big mistake. The England striker has started just one match after trading Anfield for the Bernabeu 
Sports,Even a bee sting couldn #39;t spoil Larry Nelson #39;s success at the Constellation Energy Classic. Nelson returns to the site of his famous bee sting Friday when the 
Sports,"Talladega, AL (Sports Network) - Veteran Joe Nemechek circled the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway in 50.202 seconds (190.749 mph) to win the pole for Sunday #39;s EA Sports 500 Nextel Cup event."
Sci/Tech,Total number of suits filed by the music industry since 2003 exceeds 5500.
Business,"is closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores, including a store at North East Mall in Hurst, and three Off 5th stores, the company said today."
Business,"John Selvaggio, the president of Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) low-cost carrier, Song, has retired, effective immediately, for personal reasons, a Delta spokeswoman said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,NEW YORK (Kyodo) Karaoke inventor Daisuke Inoue was awarded the humorous Ig Nobel peace prize in a Thursday ceremony at Harvard University for  quot;providing an entirely new way for people to learn to tolerate each other.
Sci/Tech,"Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. on Friday unveiled a new SD Memory Card that doubles as a smart card, allowing consumers to use the product as a wallet or a train ticket, as well as to store music and pictures."
Sports,"Ernie Els, who was feeling as low as he has ever felt when playing up the mountain at Crans Sur Sierre a month ago, is back on track following a 64 through the worst of the weather "
Sports,Jeff Gordon has a chance to tie the late Dale Earnhardt #39;s record of three victories at restrictor-plate racetracks in one season.
Business,"LUXEMBOURG Facing the prospect of its most serious legal setback ever, Microsoft is quietly making plans to radically alter the way it does business in Europe, including sharing confidential software code with competitors and selling Windows without its "
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, Va. A former Air Force official apologized today as she was sentenced to nine months in prison for helping the Chicago-based Boeing Company obtain an inflated price on a 23-(B)billion-dollar contract."
Business,"DUBLIN Willie Walsh, the chief executive of Aer Lingus, holds interviews and meetings in a former chairman #39;s unused office since his own is too messy for visitors, he says."
Business,The world #39;s top finance officials on Friday asked oil-producing nations to step up production and agreed it was crucial to work out exactly why prices 
Business," Embattled press baron Conrad Black is preparing yet another lawsuit   this one seeking  $1.1 billion for defamation   in his ongoing legal battle against the new management of the company he founded, Hollinger International Inc."
Sci/Tech,measured against the industry-standard LINPACK benchmark -- was able to turn in a sustained a performance of 36.01 teraflops. That edges it ahead of the three-year-old top mark 
Sci/Tech,"com October 1, 2004, 4:25 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"NASHVILLE, Tenn. A camera phone -- and its quick-thinking owner -- are being credited with solving a robbery. The victim is a limo driver who was washing his car in Nashville, Tennessee, today."
Sports,"Hungarian side Ferencvaros has denied its fans threw missiles at Millwall supporters and officials during Thursday #39;s UEFA Cup tie, after being charged over the incident by European football #39;s governing body."
Sports,"Thai tennis ace Paradorn Srichaphan lined up a high-profile career-first clash with formidable Roger Federer as he hammered home a 6-2, 7-5 defeat of Dutchman Dennis van Scheppingen at the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Friday."
Sports,The Atlanta Braves now know that they #39;ll be hosting the first two games of their National League Division Series next week. But they #39;ll have to wait until later this weekend to find out who their opponent will be.
Sports,Tony Kanaan can clinch the IRL IndyCar championship this weekend with a fourth-place finish or better in the Toyota Indy 400 at California Speedway.
Sports,"Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears standout linebacker Brian Urlacher has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday #39;s game against Philadelphia."
World,LONDON A British detainee being held at the Guantnamo Naval Base in Cuba claimed in a declassified letter released on Friday that he had been the victim of  quot;vindictive torture and death threats quot; since January 2002.
Business,"US manufacturing activity remained strong in September and construction spending surged to a record high in August, according to a pair of reports issued Friday that provided an optimistic look at the sturdiness of the economy."
Business,"A day after a popular arthritis drug is pulled from pharmacy shelves, patients and doctors are trying to decide what to do next. Vioxx is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat osteoarthritis, acute adult pain and menstrual pain."
Sci/Tech,Yoran was a software executive with Symantec Corporation when he was tapped a year ago to become director of the National Cyber Security Division in the Department of Homeland Security.
Sports,"It #39;s a no-brainer, a Red Sox pitcher suggested when he was asked which team he would rather face in the postseason.  quot;Are you kidding?"
Sci/Tech,"The government #39;s cybersecurity chief resigned this week after serving a year with the Homeland Security Department. Amit Yoran, the first director of the National Cyber Security Division, said "
Sci/Tech,"Description: Daisuke Inoue, the inventor of karaoke, was awarded the 2004 Ig Nobel Peace Prize last night,  quot;for inventing karaoke, thereby providing an entirely new way for people to learn to tolerate each other."
World,"WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (AFP) - US Navy Secretary Gordon England said Friday that an allegation of torture by a detainee at a military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba will be investigated."
World,"Damascus - A French lawmaker involved in negotiations to free two French journalists held hostage in Iraq said on Friday that a convoy bringing the two to Syria came under US fire, scuttling their release."
World,"The great white shark, African rhinos and the American bald eagle are among the animals and fauna that will take center stage at an international conference on regulating trade in endangered species that opens Saturday."
Sports,"Mike Hampton worked six innings and hit a two-run homer Friday as Atlanta handed the Chicago Cubs a devastating loss, 5-4. The Cubs came into the game trailing San Francisco and "
Sports,"It would be a  quot;longshot quot; that Giambi would be left off, manager Joe Torre said before Friday night #39;s game against Toronto."
Business,Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. are teaming up to work with Hollywood studios to develop technology for the delivery of video programming over the Internet.
Business,"Ford Motor Co. (FN) posted its fourth consecutive month of weaker US sales with a 7 percent drop in September results on Friday, and the automaker doubled its incentives on some models to kick-start sales this month."
Sci/Tech,"It wasn #39;t  quot;Plastics quot; as Dustin Hoffman was advised in the movie The Graduate, but computers that Bill Gates told a college audience would be the ticket to a good career in the near future."
Sci/Tech,"Police had a mugshot of a robbery suspect before he was arrested. Thanks to a camera phone, they even had a picture of his getaway vehicle."
Sports,"There is no title on the line for the meeting of the former world champions Felix  quot;Tito quot; Trinidad and Ricardo Mayorga at New York #39;s Madison Square Garden tonight, but there seems to be genuine enmity between the fighters and a near sell-out crowd is "
Sports,"The group that buys the Montreal Expos will get to keep all concession, advertising and parking money generated from baseball games in the 41,000-seat ballpark that Washington plans to build, along with revenue from the sale of naming rights."
Sports,"Talk about temptation: \$20,000 worth of box seat tickets for Yankees playoff games, just lying there on the street. Nine youngsters who came across the tickets turned them in."
Sports,Pitcher Mike Hampton homered off Kerry Wood and the Atlanta Braves sent the collapsing Chicago Cubs to the verge of wild-card elimination.
Sports,"The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape told investigators the N.B.A. star ignored her entreaties to stop, according to documents released Friday."
Business, The world's top finance officials on  Friday asked oil producing nations to step up output and agreed  it was crucial to work out exactly why prices have soared to  levels that threaten global growth.
Business,Oil prices ended above \$50 a barrel amid concern over possible fighting between rebles and the military in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich delta region.
Business,"NEW YORK : The dollar moved slightly against major currencies after key US ISM data on manufacturing was in line with expectations, as the market remained cautious on the prospects for the US economy."
Business,"Hollinger Inc., one of the key companies in Conrad Black #39;s troubled business empire, has received approval to issue another \$15 million (US) in notes to raise cash for its day-to-day operations."
Sci/Tech,"In the spirit of being at the university, the Microsoft chairman also talked about when open-source licenses make sense. By Aaron Ricadela."
Sports,"Ernie Els, unaccustomed as he is to public failure, has rededicated himself to winning, and, in pursuit of that, leads the American Express World Golf Championship at Mount Juliet after the first 36 holes."
Sports," Bud Selig announces that the troubled Montreal Expos will move to Washington, returning baseball to the nation #39;s capital for the 2005 season."
Sports,"Tanyon Sturtze has filled several roles for the Yankees this season, from a long-relief mop-up man to a spot starter. But Sturtze added setup man to his resume on Wednesday "
Sports,"Ichiro Suzuki went home quietly, still waiting for the big hit he #39;s been chasing. Bobby Crosby sent the Athletics into a decisive weekend series against Anaheim with the biggest hit of Oakland #39;s season."
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair is recovering at Downing Street, after undergoing hospital treatment for a recurring heart complaint."
World,"After debating proposals put forward by Germany #39;s Otto Schily, the European Commission has agreed to set up pilot schemes in five North African countries to cope with the influx of refugees heading to Europe."
World," Declaring that high oil prices are a threat to the global economy, the world's industrialized countries urged producers Friday to provide price relief by boosting supplies.    The Group of Seven countries   the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Canada   also resolved to agree on providing battered Iraq with relief from its massive debt burden while also working on a deal to increase debt relief for the world's poorest countries..."
Business,"PeopleSoft fired its chief executive, Craig Conway, yesterday in an unexpected twist to the firm #39;s attempt to fend off its larger rival Oracle."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Postal Service has canceled a brief experiment that allowed ordinary people to make postage stamps using images of their dogs, babies and even, it turned out, outlaws such as the Unabomber."
Sci/Tech,Antepo will release Version 4.5 of its Open Presence Network (OPN) enterprise IM system on Monday. The new version features the capability to integrate messaging systems that use the XMPP system pioneered 
Sports," Wayne Rooney #39;s three goal debut for Manchester United in the Champions League doesn #39;t guarantee the 18 year old striker will start Sunday #39;s Premier League game against Middlesbrough, manager Alex Ferguson said Friday."
Sports,US captain Claudio Reyna will miss the Americans #39; World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and Panama because of injuries. Reyna hurt his left quadriceps Sept.
Sports,"The seven new head coaches hired around the league this past offseason included a Hall of Famer (Joe Gibbs), a two-time AFC championship game participant (Tom Coughlin) and a two-time NFC title-game entrant (Dennis Green)."
Sports,"It took most of Thursday to identify the first-round leaders in the Southern Farm Bureau Classic, but Harrison Frazar, Glen Day and John Senden finally separated themselves "
Sci/Tech," Network appliance will announce this week additional capabilities and partnerships for its NetApp NetCache line of Internet security appliances. Meanwhile, EMC will unveil a major upgrade to its ILM (information life cycle management) product line with a focus on adding application aware components."
Sci/Tech, SBC Communications on Monday plans to roll out a new messaging service that would let consumers check their wireless voice mail on a computer or access e mail via a touch tone landline phone.
World,"A SUICIDE bomber blew himself up in a mosque packed with worshippers in Pakistan, killing at least 25 people and wounding more than 50."
Sci/Tech," The Silicon Valley dogfight between Oracle and PeopleSoft took a new turn as PeopleSoft dumped the chief executive leading its takeover defense, and US regulators dropped their antitrust case."
Sci/Tech," NASA's spaceflight leadership council decided Friday to delay the spring 2005 launch date for the first shuttle scheduled to return to space since last year's Columbia tragedy, citing hurricane damage and more work needed to meet a panel's recommendations."
Sci/Tech," North Pacific right whales may not be going extinct after all. Scientists have found twice as many right whales in the Bering Sea as previously spotted, giving them hope the rare and endangered whales can be saved."
Sci/Tech," Thrilling visitors and scientists alike, the only great white shark currently on display anywhere in the world marked its 17th day in captivity Friday, setting a record for longevity in an aquarium tank."
Sci/Tech," Three or four times every minute, Mount St. Helens shivered. Sometimes the majestic peak even shuddered, the trembling beneath reaching a crescendo, a magnitude of 3.3."
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens, the volcano that blew its top with cataclysmic force in 1980, erupted for the first time in 18 years Friday, belching a huge column of white steam and ash after days of rumblings under the mountain."
Sci/Tech," Pam Morret and her husband, Lynn, missed the big eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. They sure were not going to miss this one."
Sci/Tech,Ousted PeopleSoft CEO will get a severance package of between \$10 million and \$20 million.
Sci/Tech,"GPS, radar systems and digital cameras help scientists, but Mount St. Helens isn't a hotbed of the latest technology."
Sci/Tech,They let developers create software that supports 64-bit x86 chips--important in making the new generation of chips useful.
Sci/Tech,Sandia's motion detector could help predict if earthquakes are coming or if airplane parts are about to rip loose.
Sci/Tech,"A software slipup in RealNetworks' music player means that Windows, Mac and Linux computers could be compromised by a movie."
Business,"With TiVo (TIVO ) and NetFlix (NFLX ) finally announcing a long-rumored partnership to launch a video-on-demand service sometime next year, investors smiled on the deal that will keep the two popular, but under-fire, innovators ahead of competitors."
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates, during an appearance here Friday at the Computer History Museum, expressed no fear of Linux usurping Windows in the software industry."
Sci/Tech," The United States' new biometric system of border controls violates civil rights without delivering security, the head of the London based civil liberties watchdog Privacy International warned Friday. The system involves a ""wholesale and aggressive violation"" of privacy but was also likely to generate errors and eventually collapse under its own weight, Privacy International Director Simon Davies said."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft founder also tells college students outsourcing jobs is not a 'zero-sum game.'
Sci/Tech," MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.    #160; Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates, during an appearance here Friday at the Computer History Museum, expressed no fear of Linux usurping Windows in the software industry."
World, The world's top finance officials on Friday asked oil producing nations to step up output and agreed it was crucial to work out exactly why prices have soared to levels that threaten global growth.
World," Israeli aircraft struck more targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday as the army massed an armored force in apparent preparation for a major military operation against militants in Jebaliya, the Palestinians' biggest refugee camp."
Sci/Tech,"On a cold December night in Denver, a storm was brewing. The sky was clear, the stars visible to most even through the haze of the downtown lamp lights. But on the sidewalks, on the TV, and on the static of talk radio you knew a battle was about to be waged."
World, TORONTO (CP)   A nine year old boy from Afghanistan who came to Canada to have life saving surgery was in critical condition after undergoing heart valve surgery Friday.
World," The Bush administration is backing off plans to require hospitals to ask emergency room patients their immigration status, after hospitals and advocates for immigrants protested."
World," The brother of a British hostage in Iraq  said Saturday intelligence officers had raided his Dutch home,  copied data from his computer and forced him to make a  five page statement about his activities."
World,Two EU reports on Turkey's membership bid suggest negotiations could take at least 10 years.
World, Two of the biggest forces in rock music over the last 20 years were plugging in the amplifiers Friday to kick off a high volume effort to oust President Bush on Nov. 2...
Business,"New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard doesn #39;t favor a single regulator to supervise banks in Australia and New Zealand, saying that may lead to conflict between the interests of both nations."
Sports," For a few moments last weekend, they were the hottest act in town. But Treephort wore out its welcome at a downtown club when the lead guitarist set his thong on fire, then removed it and scurried around the stage naked."
Sports, Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl center Mike Flanagan will undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the season.
Sports," Peja Stojakovic still wants the Sacramento Kings to trade him. Until then, he seems perfectly happy to be back."
Sports," A judge on Friday declared Steve Williams  #151; the man who ended up with Barry Bonds' 700th home run ball  #151; the lawful owner, freeing him to sell it immediately."
Sports,"ARSENAL captain Patrick Vieira admitted yesterday that there was a  quot;disagreement quot; between him and team-mate Lauren in midweek, but insisted the team spirit at Highbury is  quot;fantastic quot;."
Sports,"SCOTLANDS Murray brothers face an exciting weekend north and south of the Border, with Jamie due to contest the doubles final of the LTA Futures event at Craiglockhart, and Andrew fulfilling a boyhood ambition at Wembley where he will come face to face "
Sports,Goran Eriksson has declared his intention of recalling Rio Ferdinand to his squad for the two imminent World Cup qualifiers   but issued a warning to Michael Owen.
Sports,"Jets linebacker Eric Barton was sweating profusely as he trudged off the practice field Friday. Do not confuse a bye week with an off week for the Jets, who get back "
Sports," Los Angeles will try to win the NL West title tonight, while hampering San Francisco #39;s playoff chances, as the Dodgers and Giants open a three game series at Dodger Stadium."
World,"Tony Blair was back in Downing Street last night after successful treatment for a heart condition, showing that he did not want to be regarded as a lame duck Prime Minister."
Business,Light crude dips but remains less than a dollar shy of an all-time high reached earlier this week. LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices remained just below record highs on Friday amid concern over possible conflict 
Business,"The sharemarket kicked off the December quarter at a new high yesterday, but experts are warning that it will have trouble maintaining the momentum of the past three months."
Sci/Tech,"BERKELEY, Calif. Bill Gates weighed in on the subject of job outsourcing during a speech at UC Berkeley today -- a big topic with the audience of engineering students whose futures now seem as uncertain as Silicon Valley #39;s economy."
Sports, Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl center Mike Flanagan will undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the season.
Sports," Sam Hornish Jr. aims to be patient and go fast   not necessarily a contradiction. The Indy Race League driver credited patience for last years victory at California Speedway, when he "
Sports, Harrison Frazar posted a five under 67 Friday to maintain a share of the lead through two rounds of the Southern Farm Bureau Classic at Annandale Golf Club.
World,"A controversial law that would give gay and lesbian couples the same right to marry, divorce and adopt children as heterosexuals was approved by Spain #39;s Socialist government Friday."
World,Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf says about 100 al-Qaida members have been killed in military operations near the Afghan border.
Business,"When Dr. Eric Matteson arrived at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Thursday morning, there was already a pile of messages for him and the phones were ringing off the hook."
Sports,"Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - The Green Bay Packers will be without the services of Pro Bowl center Mike Flanagan for the remainder of the season, as he will undergo left knee surgery."
World,"LONDON: British Prime Minister Tony Blair was recovering Friday from surgery to correct an irregular heartbeat, a day after revealing that he intends to serve a full third term if re-elected."
Sports,"The shockwaves generated by Bernie Ecclestone #39;s decision to scrap the British grand prix rippled out yesterday to touch every corner of the country #39;s motorsport industry, threatening Britain #39;s position as the global centre of international motor racing."
Sports,"Thailand #39;s Paradorn Srichaphan on Friday lined up a semifinal clash with world number one Roger Federer as he handed out a 6-2, 7-5 defeat to Dutchman Dennis van Scheppingen at the Thailand Open."
Business," U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow on  Friday said higher oil prices were a risk to global growth, but  would not be likely to cause a recession."
Business,PeopleSoft's firing of its president and chief executive increased the likelihood that the company would be taken over by the Oracle Corporation.
Sports,"  After 159 games, the Anaheim Angels and the Oakland Athletics are down to a best of three series at Network Associates Coliseum for the American League West Division title."
Sci/Tech," California's pioneering law aimed at cracking down on spyware    signed this week to curb the software that hides on computers and secretly follows users around the Web    is only a partial step toward protecting consumers, critics said on Friday."
World," A Brazilian court on Friday  barred the lesbian partner of the outgoing mayor of an Amazon  town from trying to succeed her, citing a ban on political  office passing between family members."
World,Uefa charges Hungarian side Ferencvaros for missile throwing and racism during the Uefa Cup tie with Millwall.
World,U.S. and Iraqi forces claimed to have killed more than 100 guerrillas in one of the largest military operations since the war began.
World,"President Bush attacked John Kerry on Iraq on Friday, taking a more aggressive approach than he had in the previous night's debate."
World, U.S. and Iraqi forces battled their way into the heart of this Sunni stronghold Friday and moved house to house in search of militants in what appeared to be the first major offensive to regain control of areas lost to insurgents before the January elections...
Sports, Ichiro Suzuki tied the 84 year old major league record for hits in a season with No. 257 when he chopped a leadoff single to left field Friday night.
Sports," David Bush pitched a two hitter for the first complete game of his major league career, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Orlando Hernandez and the New York Yankees 7 0 Friday night."
Sports, Barry Larkin homered in his final at bat on a noteworthy night  #151; perhaps one of his last in a Cincinnati Reds uniform  #151; and got a curtain call that capped a 5 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Sci/Tech,"US regulators have yet to complete an advanced system for fully analyzing crash data to identify defects four years after the deadly Firestone tire debacle prompted an overhaul of federal auto safety oversight, a government watchdog "
Sports, Terrmel Sledge hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Montreal Expos opened the team's final series before the franchise moves to Washington with a 4 2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.
Sports," For the first time in their history, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays won't finish last."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Violence erupted again today in Port au Prince and the decapitated bodies of two police officers were found, the day after they were killed in a clash with protesters demanding the return of ousted president Jean Bertrand Aristide "
Sports,The woman who accused the basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape told investigators he ignored her entreaties to stop and said there was no doubt he heard her.
Sci/Tech,Soon you'll have the ability to pinpoint a car's or a person's location to within less than three inches using handheld devices.
Business," U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow on  Friday said higher oil prices were a risk to global growth, but  were unlikely to trigger a recession."
Business,Oil prices closed above \$50 a barrel for the first time Friday as concerns linger about damage to oil production in the Gulf of Mexico from Hurricane Ivan.
Business,Chile's Internal Tax Service filed a criminal complaint against former ruler Augusto Pinochet after an investigation of his accounts at Riggs Bank in Washington. Riggs was not a subject of the complaint.
Business,"NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Stocks kicked off the fourth quarter with a solid rally on Friday as investors bet the market would shake off continued uncertainty about the election, the war in Iraq and high energy prices to stage its traditional fourth-quarter surge."
Business,"Crude oil futures settled above \$50 for the first time ever on Friday, fueled by concerns about supply in Nigeria and the continuing slow pace of production recovery in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf of Mexico, traders said."
Business,NEW YORK Stocks moved sharply higher Friday after US economic data showed strength in manufacturing and construction and shrugged off a softening in consumer sentiment.
Sports,"Matsui had made 1,251 consecutive starts with the Yomiuri Giants in his native Japan and has played in all 322 games with the Yankees over the last two seasons...Bush #39;s previous long outing was an eight-inning stint against Oakland on July 20, in which he "
World," President Bush will be committed during his second term to the ""liberation of Cuba"" by extending moral and political support to the Cuban people, a top State Department official said Friday."
Business,Oil prices closed above \$50 a barrel for the first time yesterday as concerns linger about damage to oil production in the Gulf of Mexico from Hurricane Ivan.
Business,The former Fannie Mae employee who assisted federal regulators in an investigation of the company #39;s accounting will not testify at a congressional hearing next week.
Business,"Conrad M. Black, the former head of Hollinger International, said yesterday that he planned to file a libel lawsuit against members of a company committee who accused him of taking more than \$380 million in improper payments."
Sports," Dave Bush capped his promising rookie season with a complete game, two hitter while Vernon Wells hit a two run homer to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the New York Yankees 7 0 Friday night."
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO    He calls himself Abu Maysara al Iraqi, or father of Maysara the Iraqi, and he's a master at being everywhere and nowhere in the virtual world, constantly switching his online accounts and taking advantage of new technologies to issue his communiqu #233;s to the world."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet has emerged as a prime tool for Islamic radicals, who use its anonymity to coordinate secret operations and get their message to the public without fear of detection."
Sci/Tech,"LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 1 -- A European judge today cast a skeptical eye on whether Microsoft Corp. should be forced to create two versions of its Windows operating system, one with its program for playing digital music and videos and one without."
Sci/Tech,"Shares of SI International Inc. jumped nearly 16 percent Friday on news the Reston, Va., company plans to sell 3.2 million of its shares together with affiliates of equity firm Frontenac."
Business,"NEW YORK: PeopleSoft yesterday sacked Chief Executive and president Craig Conway, citing a loss of confidence, and the software company #39;s shares jumped on expectations that the move could pave the way for a deal with hostile bidder Oracle."
Business,"A European judge today cast a skeptical eye on whether Microsoft Corp. should be forced to create two versions of its Windows operating system, one with its program for "
Business,But the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said the pace of production had risen more slowly than in August. The news will help soothe fears that the US economic recovery may be running out of steam.
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone once said money did not make him happy. So it must have been a particularly miserable moment when the man who has been the dominant force behind Formula One motor racing for 30 years learned he was the third-richest person in Britain.
Sports," Although it #39;s been officially announced the Montreal Expos will call Washington, DC home next season, there still are some big road blocks in the way that could derail the franchise #39;s move south."
Sports,The world #39;s top two players -- Roger Federer and Andy Roddick -- reached the semifinals Friday at the Thailand Open. Federer and Roddick were joined in the semis by the other 
Sports,elix Trinidad Jr. #39;s scintillating career seemed to end two years ago with a fourth-round technical knockout of Hacine Cherifi.
Business,"By staff and wire reports. The Boeing Co. remains slightly behind its projections for 2004 airplane deliveries, according to third-quarter figures released on Friday, setting Boeing up to possibly trail bitter "
Sports,"The Seattle Mariners #39; Ichiro Suzuki broke a long-standing Major League record with his 258th hit of the season, a third-inning single against the Texas Rangers on Friday."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Friday dismissed the reported bust-up between his two major players as just  quot;a storm in a tea cup quot;.
Sports,Goran Eriksson warned striker Michael Owen on Friday that he would lose his starting place in next Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales without being able to prove his form in training next week.
Sports,The Houston Astros used a Jeff Bagwell home run and a gutsy pitching effort by its bullpen to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 Friday and hold on to its lead in the National League wild card race.
World," Haiti and Grenada need  $59 million US in humanitarian aid immediately to cope with the destruction wrought by hurricanes last month, the top UN relief official said Friday."
Business,"PLEASANTON, Calif. - Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. unexpectedly fired CEO Craig Conway, dumping the feisty leader who engineered the company #39;s dogged resistance to Oracle Corp."
World," The workers' union at Taiwan's state run Chunghwa Telecom, the island's leading telecom operator, threatened to stage an unprecedented strike, demanding the government guarantee their rights while it pushes for the firm's privatization."
Business,"Oil prices slid towards \$US49 a barrel, after United States crude stocks rose unexpectedly and rebels in Nigeria #39;s oil- rich delta region agreed to a ceasefire with the Government, reducing an imminent threat to supplies."
Business," Retailer Saks Inc. Friday said it will close its Saks Fifth Avenue upscale department stores in La Jolla and seven other locations and three of its lower price Off 5th stores, affecting 700 jobs."
Sci/Tech,"Amit Yoran has abruptly resigned his position with the Homeland Security Department. Olga Grkavac, senior vice president of the Information Technology Association of America, confirmed that "
Sports,"year old right fielder, who has 257 hits, has tonight and two games remaining to break the record. George Sisler #39;s mark of 257 hits was set in 1920."
Sports,Goran Eriksson will recall Rio Ferdinand to his squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers but issued a warning to Michael Owen.
Sports,"ith five minutes left in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals last night at Madison Square Garden, the Connecticut Sun had the Liberty down, if not out."
Sports,"US Open and French Open runner-up Elena Dementieva reached the quarter-finals of the Gaz de France Stars tournament Thursday, beating Michaela Pastikova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-2."
World,"The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a senior oil industry source said."
World,The government of Brazil denied Friday that its centrifugal plans for uranium enrichment come from the clandestine nuclear network headed by Pakistani physicist Abdul Q. Khan.
Sci/Tech,The judge in Microsoft's appeal of the antitrust measures imposed by the European Commission questioned the wisdom of those moves as the hearing wound up.
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners broke Major League Baseball #39;s single-season hit record with two singles against the Texas Rangers.
Business,First Command's success in its face-off with Air Force lawyers illustrates how a company with military ties can influence the people who are supposed to monitor it.
Sports,ST. LOUIS Rick Ankiel won his first game in three and a-half years with a four-inning relief stint marred only by an errant curveball that beaned a batter and St.
World," Violence erupted again Friday in the Haitian capital as the decapitated bodies of three police were found, bringing the death toll to at least seven people in two days of protests for the return of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide."
World, Many undecided voters liked what they saw from John Kerry and were more than a little concerned about President Bush's performance in the first presidential debate  #151; but they still had questions about what Kerry would do in Iraq.
Business," Orders placed with manufacturing companies in Germany rose in October, after gaining slightly the previous month, thanks to a large number of big ticket domestic orders, data published by the Economics and Labour Ministry showed."
World,Bosnians are voting in local elections - the first held by the Bosnian authorities since the end of the war in 1995.
World,year old man is accused of twice raping a woman more than 30 years ago in the third of seven sex trials on Pitcairn.
World,"President Bush attacked John Kerry on Iraq, taking a more aggressive approach than he had during the debate."
World," Ichiro Suzuki set the major league record for hits in a season with 258, breaking George Sisler's 84 year old mark with a pair of singles Friday night. The Seattle star chopped a leadoff single in the first inning, then made history with a grounder up the middle in the third..."
World,The U.S.-Iraqi offensive in the city about 65 miles north of Baghdad largely overwhelms rebel forces during a night and day of occasionally intense fighting.
World,"<p></p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - A Brazilian court on Fridaybarred the lesbian partner of the outgoing mayor of an Amazontown from trying to succeed her, citing a ban on politicaloffice passing between family members.</p>"
World,"Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger suggested punishing subordinates who criticized military dictatorships in Chile and Argentina in the 1970s, declassified documents show."
Business,"Despite the price of oil settling above \$50 a barrel for the first time, Wall Street yesterday celebrated new data showing the nation #39;s manufacturing sector expand again last month."
Sports," Tim Wakefield allowed two runs in six innings for his first victory since August, and Johnny Damon and David Ortiz homered to power the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 8 3 on Friday night."
Sci/Tech,Hackers wasted little time in exploiting a flaw in the way Microsoft software handles graphics files. Internet watchers say they #39;ve spotted infected images that could implant a back door into a Windows computer if they are viewed.
Sports," Corey Koskie homered and hit a go ahead two run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins over the Cleveland Indians 4 3 Friday night."
Sports,"Albuquerque, NM (Sports Network) - Alex Smith passed for 167 yards and ran for a pair of touchdowns, leading No. 14 Utah to a 28-7 victory over New Mexico in a Mountain West Conference matchup."
World,"Violence erupted again yesterday in Port-au-Prince, one day after three policemen were killed in a clash with protesters demanding the return of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide."
Sports, Quarterback Alex Smith ran for two touchdowns and Steve Savoy caught 11 passes for 150 yards in Utah's 28 7 victory over New Mexico on Friday night.
Sports," His post majors funk behind him, Ernie Els was back in his element Friday. Playing some of his best golf in the worst conditions, Els breezed through a wacky day of weather at the American Express Championship by starting with four straight birdies and finishing with an 8 under 64, giving him a two shot lead and hope that he still has a lot to play for this year."
Sports,"This weekend in baseball, two teams from Northern California face two teams from Southern California and all four are in contention for a playoff spot."
Sports,Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said Friday he would prefer for the new owners of Washington's baseball franchise to select the team's name.
Sports,The Redskins have allowed nine sacks in the past two games -- a particularly large number for a Joe Gibbs-coached team.
Sports,"Ichiro Suzuki set the record for hits in a season with 258, breaking George Sisler's 84-year-old mark with a pair of singles Friday."
Sports,Felix Trinidad's return to boxing may be timed well but it won't be easy facing the aggressive and dangerous Ricardo Mayorga.
Sports,Boston quickly dismisses the Orioles' goal of attaining a four-game sweep and a .500 record with an 8-3 victory on Friday night.
Sports,Randy Hymes has been the Ravens' most productive wide receiver and will start in place of the injured Travis Taylor for the third consecutive game on Monday.
Sports,Nykesha Sales scores 13 of her 15 points in the first half and the Sun beat the Liberty 61-51 on Friday night in Game 1 of the WNBA's Eastern Conference finals.
Sports,"Ernie Els breezes through a wacky day of weather at the American Express Championship by finishing with an 8-under-par 64, and taking a two-shot lead in Ireland."
Sports,"Georgetown is off to an 0-2 start in the Patriot League and plays Bucknell, which is playing its first conference game of the season."
Sports,"Joe Nemechek took his first pole in four years and the seventh of his NASCAR Nextel Cup career Friday, earning the top spot for the EA Sports 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway."
Business,A former Air Force official was sentenced to nine months in prison yesterday after admitting that she helped Boeing Co. obtain a lucrative contract in hopes of landing an executive job at the company.
Business,"The rate consumers pay on a 30-year, \$200,000 home loan will likely rise 0.2 of a percentage point - an extra \$9,200 over the course of the loan - as the largest US buyer of mortgages slows growth to meet regulators #39; request to boost capital, said Kevin "
Business,The EU and US moved closer to an aviation trade war after failing to reach agreement during talks Thursday on subsidies to Airbus Industrie.
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc., the business software-maker, unexpectedly fired Craig Conway, its chief executive, dumping the feisty leader who engineered the company #39;s dogged resistance to Oracle Corp."
Business,"A group of developing countries proposed yesterday that the World Trade Organization study the global effects of phasing out a textiles and clothing quota system, saying that many countries are losing out because of this trade liberalization."
Business,"Led by General Motors Corp., the US automotive industry rebounded in September with one of its most robust months of the year. Sales were pushed up by 2005 models "
Sci/Tech,"Amit Yoran has now become the fourth US cybersecurity chief in a year to quit in frustration today, giving the government only a day #39;s notice."
Sports,His countrymen celebrated Suzuki #39;s record-breaking hit Saturday when the Seattle Mariners outfielder broke George Sisler #39;s 84-year-old major league mark for hits in a season.
Sports,"NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- After building a 16-point lead with a big run, Nykesha Sales didn #39;t want to take a break for halftime. Sales scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half and the Connecticut Sun beat the "
Sports,"The loudest voice of reason came from the slightest Baltimore starter, second baseman Brian Roberts, who with a quiet but authoritative voice stated that a season #39;s "
World,"SCHEVENINGEN, Netherlands European Union leaders clashed Friday over a plan to set up camps in North Africa to process immigrants and asylum seekers to help stop the flow of illegal migrants across the Mediterranean to Europe."
World,"NEW DELHI, Oct 1: India does not plan to withdraw troops from the Siachen Glacier and recent news reports claiming otherwise are  quot;pure speculation and a lie, quot; Indian Foreign Minister Kunwar Natwar Singh said on Friday."
Business,"Deposed press baron Conrad Black is doing what he does best - filing another lawsuit. This time, the former head of Hollinger International is filing another libel suit, with "
Business,"  When PeopleSoft Inc. fired Chief Executive Craig Conway on Friday, the business software maker didn #39;t have to look long or far to find a suitable replacement."
Sports,"SEATTLE Oct. 2, 2004 - No. 258 for Ichiro Suzuki was like so many others, a little ground ball up the middle. Only this one made history, a hit cheered  #39;round the world."
Sports,"Lou Piniella sprayed champagne after World Series victories as a player and a manager. He wanted some to celebrate a smaller achievement Friday night: For the first time in their history, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays won #39;t finish last."
Sports," Orlando Hernandez has lost his pop and doesn #39;t know where to find it. Pitching for the first time in eight days, Hernandez (8 2) allowed five runs in three innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7 0 on Friday."
World," South Korea put its security forces on alert after Muslims were urged to resist the United States and its allies around the world in an audio tape believed to be from al Qaeda's deputy leader, local media said Saturday."
World," Five explosions were reported in different parts of Spain Monday after the Basque separatist group ETA threatened to set off a total of seven bombs, Spanish media reported."
Business," Shares of Merck and rivals Pfizer and Novartis all closed higher Friday, the day after Merck announced that it was abruptly pulling its hugely popular anti inflammatory drug Vioxx from the market due to safety concerns."
Business,"  Research In Motion shares slipped early Friday, but bounced off their lows, after the maker of the popular handheld device said sales in the current quarter would just match Wall Street #39;s expectations."
Sci/Tech,"BERKELEY, Calif. (CBS.MW) -- The computing problems to be solved in the next two decades will be more exciting than those that already have been solved, according to Microsoft #39;s Bill Gates."
Sports," Orlando Hernandez has a tired arm and doesnt know whether hell be able to start in the playoffs. El Duque lost his second straight start, allowing five runs in three innings Friday night as "
Sports,"The San Diego Padres found out between the second and third innings that they were eliminated from wild-card contention, then rallied for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night."
Sports, Kirk Rueter allowed just three hits over seven innings and J.T. Snow homered as the San Francisco Giants scored a crucial 4 2 win over Los Angeles in National League play at Dodger Stadium Friday.
World,"Rebels in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich Niger Delta have agreed to stop fighting government forces and hand in their weapons. In a statement on Friday, the Nigerian president #39;s office said an agreement to cease all hostilities had been reached."
Sports, Kirk Rueter allowed just three hits  over seven innings and J.T. Snow homered as the San Francisco  Giants scored a crucial 4 2 win over Los Angeles in National  League play at Dodger Stadium Friday.
Sci/Tech,The US space agency NASA says it has pushed the resumption of space shuttle flights back one or two months until at least May next year.
Sports," Chasing a nearly forgotten ghost of the game, Ichiro Suzuki broke one of baseball #39;s oldest records Friday night, smoking a single up the middle for his 258th hit of the year and breaking George Sisler #39;s record for the most hits in a season "
Sports,"Washington may or may not get a new president next year, but it is getting a new baseball team. And like almost every major-league team that has ever worn Washington on its jersey, this one is a last-place bunch."
Sports,Kirk Rueter allowed just three hits over seven innings and JT Snow homered as the San Francisco Giants scored a crucial 4-2 win over Los Angeles in National League play at Dodger Stadium Friday.
Sci/Tech," In Oct 1 story headlined ""PeopleSoft Ousts CEO Amid Oracle Battle,"" please read in paragraph 16 ... originally offering  #36;16 a share ... instead of ... originally offering  #36;19.50 a share ..."
Sci/Tech,Astronomers are closely watching three sections of the sky after detecting three short but powerful X-ray bursts that may be harbingers of supernovas that could happen in the next few days.
Sports,Peter G. Angelos could sell the Baltimore Orioles for almost \$200 million more than he paid for the team 11 years ago under terms of a deal he is negotiating with Major League Baseball to compensate him for the Montreal Expos moving to Washington 
Sports, Bartolo Colon hurled seven shutout innings of three hit ball as the Anaheim Angels drew first blood in this three game series for the American League West title with a 10 0 victory over the Oakland Athletics at Network 
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - JT Snow homered to lead San Francisco over Los Angeles, 4-2, in the opener of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium."
World,The Nigerian government has confirmed reports that rebel groups in the country #39;s main oil producing region have agreed to a ceasefire.
World,Judge George Daniels of Federal District Court in Manhattan has 289 motions in civil cases pending - more than any federal judge in the nation.
Business,"In Oct 1 story headlined  quot;PeopleSoft Ousts CEO Amid Oracle Battle, quot; please read in paragraph 16 ... originally offering \$16 a share ... instead of ... originally offering \$19.50 a share ... By Michael Kahn and Martha Graybow."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. said Friday it had fired CEO Craig Conway, raising the possibility that the company, which until now has fought fiercely for its independence, will succumb to Oracle Corp."
Business,"The Bush administration, seeking to achieve an economic breakthrough in the closing weeks of an election campaign, says China has made a serious commitment to overhauling a currency system "
Sci/Tech,"  The nations top cyber security official has resigned unexpectedly, raising new questions about the progress of efforts to protect the nations vast computer networks from terror attacks, electronic viruses and other threats, government "
Sports,Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has admitted that he had a disagreement with teammate Lauren after the Champions League tie against Rosenberg on Wednesday.
Sports,Goran Eriksson says striker Michael Owen must prove in training next week that he deserves to face Wales in a World Cup qualifier    or risk losing his place.
Sports,  The Minnesota Twins don #39;t have to pack their bags for the playoffs just yet. Corey Koskie homered and drove in three runs to help Minnesota rally for a 4 3 triumph over the Cleveland Indians .
World,"A new audiotape purportedly from al-Qaida #39;s second-in-command urging Muslim youths to attack the United States is probably authentic, a US intelligence official said."
World,HAMISH ROBERTSON: British Prime Minister Tony Blair has returned to Downing Street after undergoing hospital treatment for a heart ailment.
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza StriP -- Israeli aircraft struck more targets in the Gaza Strip yesterday as the army massed an armoured force in apparent preparation for a major military operation against militants in Jebaliya, the Palestinians #39; biggest "
World,"Dozens were injured in the suicide attack on a building crowded with Shiite Muslims in eastern Pakistan. SIALKOT, PAKISTAN -- A suicide attacker detonated a bomb inside a crowded Shiite Muslim mosque in eastern "
Business,"A day after Whitehouse Station-based Merck abruptly withdrew from the market Vioxx, its blockbuster arthritis drug, Pfizer yesterday moved to promote Celebrex, its competing medicine."
Business,Crude oil closed above 50 dollars per barrel Friday for the first time as traders worry below-normal US crude inventories could not meet the soaring demand in the upcoming months.
Business,"WASHINGTON Oct. 2, 2004 - The Bush administration, seeking to achieve an economic breakthrough in the closing weeks of an election campaign, says China has made a serious commitment to overhauling a currency "
Sci/Tech,"Time magazine once called him  quot;the genius who gave voice to the common man in the 20th century, quot; comparing him (not entirely unseriously) to Mao Zedong and Mohandas Gandhi in influence."
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners broke Major League Baseball #39;s single-season hit record with singles in his first two at-bats in tonight #39;s 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers.
Sports,Mike Maroth #39;s bid for a .500 season got lost in the lights of Comerica Park on Friday night. Maroth (11-13) was locked in a scoreless pitching duel with Tampa Bay Devil Rays right-hander Rob 
World,  Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived home yesterday after undergoing a successful operation to correct an irregular heartbeat.
World,"The Israeli army killed nine Palestinians in Gaza yesterday as it poured its forces into the coastal strip, expanding a ground offensive intended to root out militants firing rockets into Israeli towns."
World,UN peacekeepers in Haiti have struggled for a second day to control protests by supporters of deposed President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Sci/Tech, Denmark is joining Russia and Canada to see if it can lay a claim to the North Pole  #151; and whatever natural riches may lie beneath it.
Sci/Tech,The Silent Hill series of games have always been ripe with weirdness and hellish alternate realities.
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces pushed on with their offensive against insurgents in the town of Samarra overnight, killing five people and wounding 20 in the fighting, a doctor at a local hospital said Saturday."
World, A series of bomb blasts killed nine people and wounded 35 in northeastern India on Saturday in the deadliest attack since a cease fire with the main separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.
World," Families of the 35 children who died in a string of bombings in Baghdad blamed American troops for the tragedy, accusing them of attracting insurgents to a ceremony where the attacks occurred."
World," Explosions ripped through a train station and a market within minutes of eachother in a northeast Indian city on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and wounding many more, a police official said."
World," The Australian election campaign enters its final week with neither side holding a decisive lead and both major parties hoping big spending promises to swinging voters will get them over the line, according to analysts."
World," After Congress shuffled the federal bureaucracy in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by creating the Homeland Security Department, Democrats lost control of the Senate and four seats in the House."
World, A series of bomb blasts killed  nine people and wounded 35 in northeastern India on Saturday in  the deadliest attack since a cease fire with the main  separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.
World," SIALKOT, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan beefed up security  Saturday as minority Shi'ite Muslims prepared to bury victims  of a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in the eastern town of  Sialkot that killed at least 30 people a day earlier."
World,"A US firm gets the go-ahead to sue the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund for 16m in a row over souvenirs."
World,The brother of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley says UK and Dutch intelligence officers have searched his home.
World,UN peacekeepers try for a second day to control protests by supporters of deposed President Aristide.
World,Two men commit suicide and two others are found dead after Australia's biggest-ever operation against child porn.
World,"Tony Blair says he feels ""fine"" after hospital treatment for an irregular heartbeat, and plans to return to work on Monday."
World,"An audiotape attributed to Ayman Zawahiri emerged Friday, stoking fears among some intelligence officials that the terrorist network is preparing a significant strike before the Nov. 2 election."
Business, A former high ranking Air Force procurement official was sentenced to nine months in federal prison Friday after she admitted that she had lied to federal prosecutors and that favors from Boeing Co.
Business,A labor dispute between San Francisco hotel workers and management is spreading to more hotels in the city. Employees at ten major hotels are being been locked out from their jobs today.
Sports," The San Francisco Giants kept pace with Houston in the wild card race, and gave themselves an outside chance of overtaking Los Angeles in the NL West."
Sci/Tech,"After a day spent reviewing its spectacular but wild spaceflight Wednesday, aerospace visionary Burt Rutan #39;s team is sticking to its plan to try to capture the Ansari X Prize with a second launch on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"BERLIN: Apple Computer Inc is planning the next wave of expansion for its popular iTunes online music store with a multi-country European launch in October, the services chief architect said on Wednesday."
Sports,"It is often said, mostly by broadcasters who have more time to fill than salient details, that the most important moment in a baseball game can come at any time."
Sports,Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira has played down his spat with teammate Lauren following their team #39;s disappointing UEFA Champions League draw with Rosenborg.
Sports,There were some skeptics wondering if Giants manager Felipe Alou was making the right decision by putting veteran Kirk Rueter on the hill in literally the biggest game 
Sports,Suspended Angels outfielder Jose Guillen #39;s grievance hearing Friday morning turned out to not be much of a hearing at all. Both sides agreed to a relatively quick settlement 
Sports, Bartolo Colon pitched seven shutout innings and Alfredo Amezaga hit a grand slam home run as the Anaheim Angels trounced the Oakland Athletics 10 0 in their American League West showdown series opener Friday.
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova advanced to the final of the Korea Open on Saturday, beating Anne Kremer 6 0, 6 2."
Business,"Thirteen years after leading the charge to diversify Boston's corporations, Benaree Wiley, president and chief executive of The Partnership, is stepping down to devote more time to personal interests."
Business,Merck  amp; Co.'s decision to pull its widely prescribed drug Vioxx off the shelves yesterday because of a risk of stroke and heart attacks marked a new low for a pharmaceutical company that has suffered a steady decline in both market position and prestige over the last decade.
Business,"Sun Microsystems Inc.'s combative chief executive, Scott McNealy, fresh from resolving his long-running quarrel with archrival Microsoft Corp. , has found a new target for his wrath: Linux software maker Red Hat Inc."
Business,"Biotechnology interests have scored big wins on Beacon Hill, but in Washington it's a different story."
Business,"US Airways reached a tentative agreement with the leaders of its pilots union on \$300 million in annual concessions yesterday, a deal that would result in the pilots permanently losing 17.5 percent of their salaries in exchange for a chance to save the airline and their jobs."
Sci/Tech,"Mount St. Helens's small explosion, predicted for several days and posing no imminent danger to people in the region, was greeted with jaw-dropping delight by many."
Sci/Tech,NASA has abandoned plans to resume flying the space shuttle next March because of the impact of four hurricanes on space agency centers and work schedules.
World,"\Surgeons perfect a way to build up the size of very small penises, enabling proper urination, and a full sex life."
Business,PeopleSoft Inc. shares surged 15 percent as investors interpreted the ouster of the company #39;s chief executive as a sign the company might now be willing to accept Oracle Corp.
Sci/Tech,"NASA has abandoned plans to resume flying the space shuttle next March because of the impact of four hurricanes on space agency centers and work schedules, officials said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer #39;s lovely little music player dominates the market, and its design and simplicity make it hard to beat. But let #39;s face it - the iPod is the luxury car of hard-drive music players."
Sci/Tech,"World News Canberra, Oct 2 : Up to 2,000 female koalas will be implanted with a slow-release hormone in Australia to keep their numbers down, reports Xinhua."
Sports,"Bartolo Colon cruised along, refusing to show any emotion until the final out. Then, he quickly found catcher Jose Molina and gave him a huge hug."
Sports,"Home-court advantage was not kind to the New York Liberty Friday night. And the Connecticut Sun, which has built somewhat of a reputation for putting "
World,A series of bomb blasts killed nine people and wounded 35 in northeastern India on Saturday in the deadliest attack since a cease-fire with the main separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.
Business,"Stocks kicked off the fourth quarter with a solid rally on Friday as investors bet the market would shake off continued uncertainty about the election, the "
Business,Governments from nearly 30 countries demanded Friday that the World Trade Organization undertake an urgent review of what might happen when textile quotas end Jan. 1. The 
Business,"Texas children remain in life-threatening situations and are continually abused because child protective workers are inundated with excessive caseloads, an investigative report released Friday concludes."
Sci/Tech,"a limousine driver -sed his cell phone #39;s camera to snap photos of the robber and the robber #39;s truck, police said."
Sci/Tech," Netflix, TiVo team up to work with Hollywood studios to develop technology for the delivery of video programming over the Internet."
Sports,"Ryan Drese became an instant trivia subject on Friday night, courtesy of Ichiro Suzuki. What pitcher gave up Ichiro #39;s record-breaking 258th hit?"
Sports,"Playing some of his best golf in the worst conditions, the South African breezed through a wacky day of weather at the WGC American Express Championship by starting with four straight birdies and finishing with an 8-under 64, giving him a two-shot lead "
Sports,"MOTOR racing boss Bernie Ecclestone, the man trying to axe the British Grand Prix, is backing the Mirror #39;s campaign to save the Silverstone showpiece."
Sports,"Olympic Stadium has always had the lighting of a morgue. Stark and blindingly white, you could roll out a gurney and perform an autopsy at home plate - which is what #39;s now in order, given there #39;s been a needless death at The Big O."
Sports,"Ricardo Mayorga swung so hard at Cory Spinks throughout their fight last December that once, when a wild shot missed its mark, Mayorga spun around in a cartoonish pirouette."
Sports,"Joe Nemechek is 24th in the Nextel Cup standings, his championship chances long sunk. He realizes there #39;s only one way to get any recognition for his team and his sponsor, US Army: the old-fashioned way."
World,"World News Brasilia, Oct 2 : Brazil has denied that technology for its centrifuge plants for uranium enrichment comes from the clandestine nuclear network headed by Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan."
Business,"Conrad Black has raised the stakes in a libel action, threatening to file a \$1.1-billion suit against the authors of a 500-page tale of his alleged  quot;corporate kleptocracy quot; at Hollinger International Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, told a gathering of students of the University of California at Berkeley yesterday that computers would be the ticket to a good career in the near future."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, October 2 (Itar-Tass) -- The US space agency has decided to postpone shuttle missions resumption earlier planned for March or April next year."
Sports,"MILLWALL chairman Theo Paphitis told yesterday how he called for police protection to escape rioting football fans.  quot;It was like going back in time 20 or 25 years to the bad old days of English football, quot; he said."
Sports,DEADLY SCORER: Manchester United #39;s Wayne Rooney celebrating his three goals against Fenerbahce this week at Old Trafford. (AP).
Sports,Difficult questions. Questions about the futures of Felix Trinidad and Ricardo Mayorga. Very likely they will be questions only one of them will be able to answer.
World,Israeli aircraft struck more targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday as the army massed an armored force in apparent preparation for a major military operation 
World,"FOUR men committed suicide after being investigated for possessing child pornography, the government confirmed today, as it warned more arrests would be made this week."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Pakistani security forces killed about 100 Qaeda terrorists during a recent military operation in tribal areas near Afghanistan, state-run television quoted Pakistan #39;s president as saying."
Sports,"They comprised one of the steadiest units in the NFL last season, so much so that the Patriots' offensive line made their lineup changes at the beginning and end of the season go virtually unnoticed."
Sports,Outfielder Jose Guillen and the Anaheim Angels have reached a financial settlement to resolve the grievance filed after the team recently suspended him without pay for the rest of the season. The sides agreed that Guillen will not rejoin the team for the remainder of the regular season and the penalty was reduced from seven days without pay to two ...
Sports,"Kirk Rueter pitched seven strong innings and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Dodgers, 4-2, in Los Angeles last night, preventing the Dodgers from clinching their first West title since 1995."
Sports,Detroit starter Mike Maroth (11-13) failed in his bid to finish at .500 after a 21-loss season last year.
Sports,"All Tim Wakefield needed to do last night, it turned out, was pitch adequately and emerge uninjured to secure a spot in the postseason rotation. He did both, prompting the Red Sox to announce after an 8-3 victory over the Orioles at Camden Yards that Wakefield and Bronson Arroyo would pitch Games 3 and 4 of the American ..."
Sports,"The Angels considered themselves a playoff team all along, even while they spent the summer playing catch up. Now they're one win away."
Sports,Jose  quot;Pepe quot; Cancela was among the key attacking players for the Revolution last season. But Cancela has performed only briefly in the last five matches as the Revolution have struggled to a 1-3-1 record and are on the brink of elimination from MLS playoff contention.
Sports,The University of New Hampshire football team will have its hands full when it travels to Villanova today for a pivotal Atlantic 10 matchup.
Sports,"Marc Eddy threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns as Bentley routed Pace, 47-6, last night in Waltham."
Sports,"Wild weather seems to bring out the best in Ernie Els, who was both steady and spectacular yesterday in a cool rain, warm sunshine, and blustery conditions for an 8-under-par 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in the American Express Championship at Thomastown, Ireland."
Sports,"The Boxers were supposed to be vulnerable, coming off their first loss of the season at the hands of Xaverian."
Sports,"Julius Williams is a well-mannered student at East Boston High School by day. Once he steps into his phone booth and straps on his cleats and shoulder pads, he becomes a superhero to Jets fans and a formidable foe to opponents. Williams and the rest of the Eastie squad grinded until there was no mud left in Charlestown yesterday afternoon ..."
Sports,"The Oliver Ames girls' soccer team assumed first place in the Hockomock League, edging King Philip, 5-4, yesterday in Easton."
Sports,"\\Through 3 1/2 quarters of last night's record-setting win over Concord-Carlisle, Acton-Boxboro quarterback Dave Crocker must have thought he was in the middle of a nightmare."
Sports,"BASKETBALL Cleveland (NBA): Signed G Lucious Harris. Los Angeles (NBA): Named Chris Bodaken, Melvin Hunt, Larry Smith and Mike Wells assistant coaches. Memphis (NBA): Signed C Pau Gasol to a multiyear contract extension. Milwaukee (NBA): Signed G Tommy Adams. Sacramento (NBA): Signed G Courtney Alexander to a one-year contract."
Sports,"College field hockey: Sweet Briar at Nichols, 10 a.m.; Salve Regina at Regis, 11 a.m.; UMass-Dartmouth at Bridgewater St., 11 a.m.; Assumption at AIC, 11 a.m.; Middlebury at Colby, 11 a.m.; Conn. College at Wesleyan, 11 a.m.; Amherst at Bowdoin, 11:30 a.m.; URI at Yale, noon; Penn at Dartmouth, noon; Salem St. at Fitchburg St., noon; Trinity at Williams, noon; ..."
Sports,"Nykesha Sales scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half and the Connecticut Sun beat the Liberty, 61-51, last night at New York in Game 1 of the WNBA's Eastern Conference finals."
Sports,"LOS ANGELES: San Francisco have denied the Los Angeles Dodgers a division title, with a 4-2 Major League Baseball triumph that kept the Giants in the thick of the National League playoff race."
Sci/Tech,"HOUSTON Oct. 2, 2004 - The first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy has been pushed back by NASA because hurricane damage and implementation of new safety measures made a spring 2005 launch  quot;no longer achievable."
Sci/Tech,"  A scientific dig has uncovered four pomegranates believed to be 2,500 years old preserved inside a woven basket nestled in a bronze vessel, a Greek archaeologist said Friday."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai's deputies  campaigned for him Saturday ahead of presidential elections  seven days away, while the candidate himself prepared to fly to  Germany to collect an international award."
World," Bosnians voted Saturday in local  elections in which the main Muslim, Serb and Croat nationalist  parties are expected to confirm their dominance nine years  after the end of the 1992 5 war."
World, A series of bomb blasts killed  19 people and wounded more than 50 in northeastern India  Saturday in the deadliest attack since a cease fire with the  main separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.
World,"MATANZAS, Cuba -- The photo on the living room wall shows a smiling young man on a palm-fringed balcony near his new home in Miami, just 90 miles from here. His aging parents and grandmother fear they may not live to see him again -- and they blame President Bush."
World,"SIALKOT, Pakistan -- A suicide attacker carrying a bomb in a briefcase struck a Shi'ite mosque crammed with hundreds of worshipers in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 25 people and wounding more than 50 during prayers yesterday."
World," After Congress shuffled the federal bureaucracy in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by creating the Homeland Security Department, Democrats lost control of the Senate and four seats in the House..."
World," The 258th hit in 2004 for Ichiro Suzuki was like so many others, a little ground ball up the middle. Only this one made history   a hit cheered 'round the world..."
World,An Indian security team travels to Bangladesh to decide on the tour's future.
Business,  A former Air Force official was sentenced Friday to nine months in prison after admitting she helped Boeing Co.
Business,"US oil firm ConocoPhillips (COP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will be able to add 10 percent of Russian major LUKOIL #39;s (LKOH.RTS: Quote, Profile, Research) total reserves to its books after it completes buying a 10 percent stake "
Sci/Tech,"  A scientific dig has uncovered four pomegranates believed to be 2,500 years old preserved inside a woven basket nestled inside a bronze vessel, a Greek archeologist said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,  Transport Canada approved yesterday an application for a suborbital space launch by a Canadian team competing in an international race to put civilians into space.
Sports,"This record is for all the little guys, for all the players who have to leg out every hit instead of taking a relaxing trot around the bases, for all the batters whose muscles aren #39;t "
Sports,"Wild weather seems to bring out the best in Ernie Els, who was both steady and spectacular yesterday in a cool rain, warm sunshine, and blustery conditions for an 8-under "
Sports," The weekend showdown and pitching matchups were perfect for a season ending billing, but the unheralded stars Friday night became even more amazing for pennant drive stories."
Sports,"Instead of resembling the Yankees #39; best pitcher of the second half, Orlando Hernandez on Friday looked more like someone desperately fighting a weak shoulder."
Sports,"  It was  #39; #39;Scott Elarton Continued Employment Night #39; #39; at the Metrodome yesterday, as the elongated right hander made a final bid for a spot on the Indians #39; roster for 2005."
World,French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder were to meet Friday in the eastern French city of Strasbourg for informal talks focused on Turkey #39;s bid to join the EU and Iraq.
World,"Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan will hold talks on the withdrawal of troops from a glacier in disputed Kashmir known as the world #39;s highest battlefield, a defence official said Wednesday."
World,"LONDON: External Affairs minister K Natwar Singh has dismissed reports that India and Pakistan have finally done a deal on troop withdrawal from the world #39;s highest battlefield, the frigid Siachen glacier, even as he offered unlikely praise for Pakistan "
Sports, Friday #39;s qualifying session at Talladega Superspeedway was a big day for the other guys  hose Nextel Cup drivers who aren #39;t among the elite 10 in the Chase to the Championship.
Sci/Tech," Four Australian men have committed suicide after being caught up in an investigation into child Internet pornography that has resulted in more than 200 arrested and charged for 2,000 offences, police said on Saturday."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived home Friday after a successful operation to correct an irregular heartbeat, and doctors expected him to make a ""rapid and complete recovery"" with a very low risk of recurrence."
World," A militant group claiming to have kidnapped two Indonesian women demanded Jakarta free a Muslim cleric accused of heading an al Qaida linked group, the Arab news station Al Jazeera reported Saturday. But the cleric said he wanted no such thing."
Business," Oil prices closed above  $50 a barrel for the first time in New York trading Friday, as traders fretted about Nigerian oil production amid a threatened rebel uprising."
Sports,"nother stage victory for race leader Petter Solberg, his fifth since the start of the rally. The Subaru driver is not pulling away at a fast pace from Gronholm and Loeb but the gap is nonetheless increasing steadily."
Sports,"Playing with an intensity born of embarrassment last season, the No. 14 Utes turned New Mexico into a threadbare red carpet at University Stadium on Friday night, running over the Lobos "
World,"year old man has became the latest to face sex abuse allegations on the remote British Pacific colony of Pitcairn Island, founded more than 200 years ago by mutineers."
Business,A European judge will hear arguments on Friday on whether Microsoft should be forced to remove its music and video player from its Windows system.
World,"In India, at least 17 people have been killed and up to 55 wounded in four explosions in the country #39;s troubled northeast. Police say three blasts occurred in Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland state, killing 16 people."
World,"The Nigerian government has signed a cease-fire with three rebel groups that had been targeting foreign oil companies and their workers in the Niger Delta region, government officials said Friday."
World,A group claiming to have captured two Indonesian women in Iraq has said it will release them if Jakarta frees Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir being held for alleged terrorist links.
World,French President Jacques Chirac wants to change his country #39;s constitution to allow for a referendum on Turkey #39;s bid to join the European Union.
Business,"As the chants of striking union workers filtered up to the hospitality room of the Hyatt Regency today, general managers of hotels represented by the San Francisco Multi-Employer Group announced that they had locked out UNITE HERE Local 2 employees from "
World,"The dollar creeps to a new low against the euro in early European trade, after hitting a 12-year low against sterling."
Sports,Minneapolis- The rest of baseball is hitting .330 against Terry Mulholland this season. The Indians do not know how that is possible.
Sci/Tech,"Recipients of this year's Ig Nobel Prizes, which honor the best in oddball research, run the gamut from a nudist library to a psychology experiment featuring a man in a gorilla suit to a recent finding that herrings communicate by farting. By Mark Baard."
Sci/Tech,"Satisfied that his spaceplane is sound despite a series of unexpected rolls during Wednesday's flight, Burt Rutan will send SpaceShipOne aloft as scheduled to try to capture the \$10 million X Prize. By Dan Brekke."
Sci/Tech,"Toronto's da Vinci Project says it has the go-ahead from the Canadian government for a manned space launch. Question is, can the crew catch up to Burt Ratan's SpaceShipOne, which is halfway to winning the \$10 million jackpot? By Dan Brekke."
Sci/Tech,"The director of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division quits, giving one day's notice. His resignation comes during a push by the tech industry and several lawmakers to make cybersecurity a higher priority."
World, Sporadic gunfire echoed through this Sunni Muslim stronghold Saturday as U.S. and Iraqi forces battled pockets of resistance a day after the start of what appeared to be the first major push to regain control of a string of cities before elections in January.
World," Two men were killed when a bomb exploded as they were planting it outside a regional electoral campaign office of Afghanistan's US backed President Hamid Karzai, an official said."
World," The government will press on with a child pornography crackdown despite the suicides of four people being investigated in the operation, an official said Saturday."
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces tightened  their grip on Samarra Saturday, pressing on with one of the  largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein to try to  regain control of the rebel stronghold."
World," The Israeli army killed seven militants in  and around the northern Gaza Strip Saturday, raising the  Palestinian death toll to 45 in one of the biggest and  bloodiest offensives in four years of conflict."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - More troops poured into the Gaza Strip on Saturday as Israel expanded its offensive to counter Palestinian rocket fire, one of the largest incursions in four years of fighting. Seven Palestinians were killed in new clashes, including four who cut through Gaza's border fence..."
World, Sporadic gunfire echoed through this Sunni Muslim stronghold Saturday as U.S. and Iraqi forces battled pockets of resistance a day after the start of what appeared to be the first major push to regain control of a string of cities before elections in January...
Business,"Saks Fifth Avenue, Carmel Plaza #39;s retail anchor for nearly two decades, will close in January, the company announced Friday. Shoppers who fancy the high-end store that boasts such brands "
Sci/Tech,"When Peter Molyneux designs a game, players take notice. Referred to by many in the video game industry as a man with a Midas touch, this soft-spoken British game maker "
Sports,Outfielder Jose Guillen and the Anaheim Angels reached a financial settlement yesterday to resolve the grievance filed after the team recently suspended him without pay for the rest of the season.
Sports, Pau Gasol has been in the NBA for three seasons. That's been long enough for the 7 foot Spaniard to realize he wants to keep working with Jerry West and Hubie Brown.
World,THE brother of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley hit out at police today after officers investigating the kidnapping raided his home. Paul Bigley said the raid had made him feel like a criminal and had wasted time in the race to save his brothers life.
Sports," Japanese school children and grown up fans cheered Ichiro Suzuki when he set a new major league baseball record for hits in a single season, a milestone that drew personal congratulations from Japan's prime minister."
Sports," Guillermo Canas booked his third finals appearance of the season with a 6 1, 6 2 victory Saturday over Jiri Novak at the Shanghai Open."
Sports," Japanese school children and grown up  fans cheered Ichiro Suzuki when he set a new major league  baseball record for hits in a single season, a milestone that  drew personal congratulations from Japan's prime minister."
Business,"Microsoft #39;s Bill Gates barnstormed the Bay Area on Friday, making three public appearances to discuss the future of technology and his own philanthropic efforts."
Sci/Tech,"A scientific dig has uncovered four pomegranates believed to be 2,500 years old preserved inside a woven basket nestled in a bronze vessel, a Greek archaeologist said Friday."
Sci/Tech,Valve #39;s Gabe has sent some fresh info to fan site HL Fallout in which he reveals the various Half-Life 2 retail and Steam packages that will be available to the public once Half-life 2 actually goes on sale.
Sports,PATRICK VIEIRA insists his bust-up with Lauren will not damage Arsenal #39;s Premiership title challenge and maintains there is no dressing-room split at Highbury.
Sports,"One member of the Big Three is done for the regular season, with Mark Mulder #39;s nightmarish second half ending in a whimper, his night over after a ragged second inning."
Sports,"  Joe Nemechek took his first Bud Pole of the year and his third at Talladega Superspeedway Friday, turning a top speed of 190."
World,Pakistans decision to refuse the International Atomic Energy Agency to have direct access to Dr AQ Khan is correct on both legal and political counts.
World,AUTHORITIES found the decapitated bodies of three policemen as sporadic gunfire killed at least one civilian in Haitis capital on the second day of violent protests staged by followers of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was  back at work Saturday after successful heart surgery but his  vow to hold on to power for five more years has sparked fevered  speculation about who might succeed him and when.
Business,"The United States must  quot;rededicate quot; itself to the strength of its universities if the nation is to maintain its place as a world leader in technology and innovation, Microsoft Corp."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai's main  opponent in a landmark election took center stage on Saturday,  while the incumbent, almost invisible during the campaign amid  security concerns, prepared to go to Germany to receive an  award."
Sci/Tech,"EUROGAMER is reporting that Vivendi has informed its retail partners this week of the release dates for the long-awaited Half-Life 2, putting to bed speculation that the court case currently ongoing between Vivendi and Valve would delay the games release "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. #39;s combative chief executive, Scott McNealy, fresh from resolving his long-running quarrel with archrival Microsoft Corp."
Sports,"Ichiro #39;s 3-for-5 night at the plate versus Texas on Friday gave those in attendance at Safeco Field a night they will never forget, as the Mariners #39; right fielder set a new single-season hits record with 259."
Sports,"Playing some of his best golf in the worst conditions, Els breezed through a wacky day of weather at the American Express Championship in Thomastown, Ireland by starting with four straight birdies and finishing with an 8-under-par 64, giving him a two "
Sports,Petter Solberg strengthened his grip on the Italian Rally this morning with three consecutive stage wins. The world champion held a half-minute overnight advantage from Marcus Gronholm but fastest times on 
World," The European Commission will be  ""extremely critical"" of Turkey's reform efforts in a report  next week, but that will not stop EU leaders agreeing to open  membership talks with Ankara, EU officials said Saturday."
Business,The man who became Enron Corp. #39;s chief financial officer only a month after the energy giant declared bankruptcy has resigned.
Sports,World number one Roger Federer was stretched to the limit by fourth-seeded Thai Paradorn Srichaphan before edging a 7-5 2-6 6-3 victory in the Thailand Open semi-finals on Saturday.
Sports,Even the chilly weather couldnt cool down Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova as she reached the semifinals of the Hansol Korea Open yesterday in Seoul in convincing fashion.
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair was recovering Saturday after successfully undergoing treatment to correct an irregular heartbeat -- but speculation about who will succeed him raged in his party.
World,A series of bomb blasts have killed 20 people and wounded more than 50 in northeastern India. This is the deadliest attack since a ceasefire with the main separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.
Sports," OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) - Bartolo Colon pitched seven  shutout innings and Alfredo Amezaga hit a grand slam home run  as the Anaheim Angels trounced the Oakland Athletics 10-0 in  their American League West showdown series opener Friday."
Sports, Kirk Rueter allowed just three hits  over seven innings and J.T. Snow homered as the San Francisco  Giants scored a crucial 4 2 win over Los Angeles in National  League play at Dodger Stadium Friday.
Sports, The streaking Houston Astros used seven  pitchers and a Jeff Bagwell home run to beat the Colorado  Rockies 4 2 Friday to hold on to their lead in the National  League wild card race.
Sci/Tech,"Ever since computer giant IBM announced earlier this week that they had developed the world #39;s fastest computer, the whole nation seems to be abuzz about supercomputers."
Sports,World champion Petter Solberg extended his Rally of Italy lead to almost a minute after winning the first three stages on Saturday.
World,South Korea has tightened security at home and overseas after a new threat by the al-Qaida terrorist network against countries supporting the US-led coalition in Iraq.
World," French President Jacques Chirac has lashed out at a private initiative to secure the release of two French hostages in Iraq as interference and said he hoped it would not thwart the delicate process, aides said Saturday."
World,Kidnappers holding two Indonesian women hostages in Iraq are demanding the release of a militant cleric accused of leading a terrorist group in Southeast Asia.
World,"For three weeks, Italians across the country marched, held vigils and lit candles, and politicians united to promote freedom for a pair of humanitarian aid workers held captive in Iraq."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was back at work Saturday after successful heart surgery but his vow to hold on to power for five more years has sparked fevered speculation about who might succeed him and when.
World, Glenn McGrath scalped four wickets and Justin Langer hit a century here to lead Australia's preparations for next week's Test series against India.
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces tightened  their grip on Samarra Saturday, pushing ahead with one of the  largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein to try to  regain control of the rebel stronghold."
World," SIALKOT, Pakistan (Reuters) - Angry Shi'ite Muslims set  vehicles and the mayor's office on fire in Pakistan's eastern  city of Sialkot Saturday after a funeral procession to bury  victims of a suicide bomb attack that killed 30 people."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - More troops poured into the Gaza Strip on Saturday as Israel expanded its offensive to counter Palestinian rocket fire, one of the largest incursions in four years of fighting. Seven Palestinians were killed in new clashes, including four who cut through Gaza's border fence..."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. Or else, their run of four consecutive playoff appearances would end with a whimper and plenty of regrets. The A #39;s face that reality because Mark Mulder #39;s mysterious downfall "
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc.  on Saturday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.3 percent, according to its preliminary tally, helped by sales of bedding, electronics, food and pet supplies."
Business,The man who became Enron Corporations chief financial officer only a month after the energy giant declared bankruptcy has resigned.
Sci/Tech,"Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, has inserted his  quot;DREAM Act quot; into the budget authorization for the Justice Department, bypassing opposition from Republican leaders who have refused "
Sci/Tech,  An Environmental Protection Agency report charging that the agency undermined its own lawsuits against air polluters by changing key regulations was praised Friday by environmentalists and condemned by industry groups and the EPA itself.
World,"The terrorists holding Ken Bigley hostage in Iraq could be prepared to barter their captive for a ransom, it emerged last night. The Islamic militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has decided that Mr Bigley "
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> on  Saturday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.3  percent, according to its preliminary tally, helped by sales of  bedding, electronics, food and pet supplies."
Business,Corporate spin can be a powerful thing. Just ask Fannie Mae #39;s investors. They spent the last year hearing the mortgage giant #39;s chief executive Franklin D. Raines continually 
Sci/Tech,"com October 1, 2004, 11:39 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,Goran Eriksson is relishing the selection dilemma posed by the long awaited return of Rio Ferdinand to the England squad ahead of next weekends World Cup qualifier against Wales.
World," An Iraqi Islamist group beheaded an Iraqi  contractor it said was working for U.S. forces, a video on an  Islamist Web site showed Saturday."
World, A series of bomb blasts killed  at least 20 people in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland  Saturday in the deadliest attack since a cease fire with the  main Naga separatist group began seven years ago.
World,"Hamas militants say there will be no let-up in efforts to fire missiles at Israel, despite a major Israeli military operation."
World, Sporadic gunfire echoed through this Sunni Muslim stronghold Saturday as U.S. and Iraqi forces battled pockets of resistance a day after launching what appeared to be the first major push to regain control of a string of cities before elections in January...
World, The body of a young Utah woman allegedly killed by her husband has turned up in a landfill that police had been searching since her disappearance in late July. The state medical examiner's office used dental records to identify Lori Hacking's remains about six hours after they were discovered Friday...
World," Families of the 35 children who died in a string of bombings in Baghdad blamed American troops for the tragedy, accusing them of attracting insurgents to a ceremony where the attacks occurred.    By Friday, tents had sprung up in the el Amel neighborhood in Baghdad to accommodate mourners who gathered to share their grief from the Thursday attack..."
Sports,"The Seattle Mariners #39; Ichiro Suzuki has broken one of baseball #39;s oldest hitting records - most base hits in a season, set 84 years ago by Hall of Famer George Sisler."
Sports,"Michael Owen, whose summer move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare, has been warned by national coach Sven Goran Eriksson his England place could be under threat."
Sports,Spaniard Sete Gibernau won a controversial inaugural Qatar MotoGP on Saturday which began with multiple world champions Valentino Rossi and Max Biaggi being relegated to the back of the grid.
World,"The Russian government has approved the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, which sets formal targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and sent it to the country #39;s parliament for ratification."
World,"UN officials in Sudan said Friday that they hope an expanded AU force will be deployed in Darfur by the end of the month, after Sudan #39;s foreign minister agreed to allow in 3,500 forces."
World,"Islamabad, Oct. 2. (PTI): Consolidating his hold on the military, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today appointed Chief of the country #39;s powerful spy agency, ISI, Gen Ahsanul Haq, as Chairman of the Joint "
World,2 October 2004 -- Bosnians began voting today in the country #39;s first locally organized local elections since the 1992-95 war. Around 2.3 million voters are eligible to elect local councils and mayors in 142 municipalities.
Sports, World No. 1 Roger Federer will meet  second seed Andy Roddick in the final of the Thailand Open  after both claimed three set victories Saturday.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> on  Saturday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.3  percent for September, near the low end of expectations,  according to its preliminary tally."
Business,HOUSTON The man who became Enron #39;s chief financial officer a month after the energy giant declared bankruptcy has resigned. An Enron spokeswoman says Raymond Bowen will pursue other professional opportunities.
Sports,"Sete Gibernau has led a Telefonica Honda one-two in a dramatic first ever Qatar Grand Prix, which also saw Ruben Xaus take his first ever MotoGP podium and world championship leader Valentino Rossi crash out after a determined charge from the back of the "
World,"Consolidating his hold on the military, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday appointed chief of the country #39;s powerful spy agency ISI General Ahsanul Haq as chairman of the joint chiefs of military staff after promoting him to the rank of four "
World, The Taliban threatened Monday to launch  attacks during the swearing in of Afghan President Hamid Karzai  while the U.S. military said every precaution was being taken  to protect a ceremony to be attended by top U.S. officials.
Sci/Tech,"Nashville - Thanks to a quick-thinking robbery victim and his camera-equipped cellphone, police had a photo of the suspect and tracked him down in 10 minutes, police said."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 01, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Computer Associates International Inc. expects to fill its CEO vacancy within the next 30 to 45 days, the company said today."
Sci/Tech,"First of all, I #39;d like to thank the dozens of newsletter subscribers who took the time to respond to last week #39;s editorial,  quot;The Real World, quot; in which I talked about my son #39;s school #39;s decision to switch from Macs to PCs."
Sports,"Top ranked Roger Federer shrugged off a strong challenge by local hero Paradorn Srichaphan to take a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 win Saturday and set up a Thailand Open final showdown with Andy Roddick."
Sports, Manchester City wasted numerous chances to score on Saturday as Southampton held them to a 0 0 draw in the Premier League.
Sports," Michael Owen, whose summer move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare, has been warned by national coach Sven Goran Eriksson that his England place could be under threat."
Sports,"LOSAIL, Qatar : Spain #39;s Sete Gibernau won a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix to throw the world title race wide open after defending world champion Valentino Rossi crashed out."
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova flattened Anne Kremer of Luxembourg 6-0, 6-2 on Saturday and cruised into the Korea Open final."
World,Bomb blasts killed at least 28 people and wounded 87 in north-eastern India yesterday in the deadliest attack since a ceasefire with the main separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.
World,"United Nations, Oct 2 (PTI) Syria has failed to pull out troops from Lebanon despite a demand by UN Security Council while Lebanon has not met the requirement that it disarm all militias, including Hizbollah guerrillas, according to a new United Nations "
World,A major wildlife conference started yesterday in Bangkok bringing together 166 nations to scrutinise trade in some of the world #39;s rarest species amid promises of greater action to fight smuggling.
World, U.S. and Iraqi forces tightened  their grip on the rebel stronghold of Samarra on Saturday with  one of the largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
World," Without a separate vote or even a debate, House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R Tex.) has managed to deliver to a delighted NASA enough money to forge ahead on a plan that would reshape U.S. space policy for decades to come."
World," North Korea Saturday dashed the South's  hope of quickly resuming bilateral talks between the two old  Cold War enemies, declaring there is no hope for progress  unless South Korea's nuclear experiments are fully  investigated."
Sci/Tech," When Virgin Group <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=VA.UL qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">VA.UL</A> Chairman  Richard Branson put his brand on a U.S. mobile telephone  service two years ago, there appeared to be scant space for  newcomers to the crowded market."
Business," When Virgin Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VA.UL target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VA.UL</A> Chairman  Richard Branson put his brand on a U.S. mobile telephone  service two years ago, there appeared to be scant space for  newcomers to the crowded market."
World,"In the Lyric Opera of Chicago's reprise of Wagner's ""Ring"" Cycle, gymnasts dangle, flutter and lip-sync."
World," The 258th hit in 2004 for Ichiro Suzuki was like so many others, a little ground ball up the middle. Only this one made history   a hit cheered 'round the world..."
Sci/Tech," IBM has signed a seven year,  #36;969.2 million contract with British bank Lloyds TSB to supply it with Internet telephony and data services, IBM said on Monday."
Business,A car that can go 80 miles on a gallon of renewable fuel such as soy and canola would seem like an ideal solution to oil prices bumping around historic highs of \$50 a barrel.
Business,Gov. Rick Perry told the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute Friday that it is the responsibility of a conservative and compassionate government to protect the most vulnerable in society.
Business,"As Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) nears the end of its first quarter as a public company, industry watchers say one of its emerging challenges is "
Sci/Tech,"HOUSTON, Oct. 1 -- NASA decided Friday to delay the spring 2005 launch of the first shuttle flight since Columbia disintegrated, citing hurricane damage and more work needed to implement safety recommendations."
Sports,Britain #39;s Darren Clarke reeled off eight birdies in a seven-under-par 65 to surge up the leaderboard in the WGC-American Express Championship third round on Saturday.
Sports,"Shanghai, China (Sports Network) - Third-seeded Argentine Guillermo Canas recorded an easy straight-set win over second-seeded Czech Jiri Novak in Saturday #39;s semifinals at the \$380,000 Heineken Open Shanghai."
World,US and Iraqi forces tightened their grip on the rebel stronghold of Samarra on Saturday with one of the largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
World,A smashing blow is being dealt to thousands of future pensioners by a law that has just been brought into force by the Federal Government.
Business," A new reporting period for company earnings kicks into gear next week, giving investors a bit of hard data to chew on, and markets could be volatile if the price of crude oil stays north of  #36;50 a barrel."
Business," As Google Inc.   nears the end of its first quarter as a public company, industry watchers say one of its emerging challenges is how to keep soon to be wealthy workers from cashing out and moving on."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (AFP) - IMF policymakers, gathering under heavy police guard, went behind closed doors here Saturday to assess near-term global economic prospects threatened by rising oil prices."
Sci/Tech,The launch of the first Space Shuttle since the Columbia disaster has been delayed because of the impact of hurricane damage and the implementation of new safety measures.
Sports,Gareth Southgate fears another Boro backs-to-the-wall display on Sunday -whether Wayne Rooney lines up against them or not. After a battling performance against Czech champions Banik Ostrava on Thursday to 
Sports, The Cleveland Indians will continue with the second test of a regular season ending three game set against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome.
World,"A British detainee said he has been abused in Guantanamo, adding he witnessed the deaths of two other detainees at the hands of US military personnel, according to a letter sent to his lawyers."
World,"A Lebanese opposition leader on Saturday renewed his criticism of pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud #39;s extended term, a day after a close supporter was wounded in a car bombing regarded as a warning not to upset Lebanon #39;s Damascus-backed establishment."
Sci/Tech," Researchers called the situation in Darfur a ""demographic catastrophe"" on Friday after the first scientific study done in the region found high death rates both before and after the displacement of some 1.5 million people."
World, Three men charged under Britain's anti terrorism laws on suspicion of seeking to obtain radioactive material to make a nuclear device made a brief first appearance Saturday before a London court.
World," By Amir Paivar  TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran Saturday overturned a key plank of the  constitution to allow large-scale privatizations in a bid to  overhaul the lumbering economy, over which many hard-line  parliamentarians have been trying to maintain state dominance."
Sci/Tech,"  NASA is planning to launch the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART) flight demonstrator no earlier than Oct. 26, 2004, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif..."
Sci/Tech,"National Center for Atmospheric Research -- Computer models of Earth's climate have consistently linked long-term, high-magnitude variations in solar output to past climate changes.     Now a closer look at earlier studies of the Sun casts doubt on evidence of such cycles of brightness, their intensity and their possible influence on Earth's climate..."
Sci/Tech,"By PAM EASTON    HOUSTON (AP) -- The first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy has been pushed back by NASA because hurricane damage and implementation of new safety measures made a spring 2005 launch ""no longer achievable.""    March or April had been the tentative date selected by NASA's spaceflight council, which announced the delay Friday.    The council, in Houston to discuss the Oct..."
Sci/Tech,A University of Colorado study has embarked on demonstrating that new planets can be found with the help of an orbiting starshade. The method has been compared to building a giant pinhole camera in space.
World," A spate of bombings and gun attacks in crowded public places killed 44 people Saturday in markets and a railroad station across two states in India's northeast, police said.    In all, nine attacks took place through the day in Nagaland and Assam states, both of which have faced campaigns by separatist rebels, police officials in the two states told The Associated Press..."
Sci/Tech,"The head of the US space agency, NASA, says private enterprise will play an important role in space in the future. While visiting California, NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe watched the launch of the privately "
Sports," Ichiro Suzuki will try to add to his new single season hits record, as he takes the field for the Seattle Mariners in the middle test of a season ending three game series against the visiting Texas Rangers."
Sports,"Roger Federer and Andy Roddick pulled out three-set victories Saturday to set up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 final at the Thailand Open. Top-ranked Federer got past Thai star Paradorn Srichaphan 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 in the "
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova routed Anne Kremer of Luxembourg 6-0, 6-2 Saturday to advance to the Korea Open final. The top-seeded Sharapova will play for the title Sunday against Poland #39;s Marta Domachowska "
World,"A funeral for 30 victims of a mosque bombing in Sialkot, Pakistan, became violent Saturday, with protesters setting fire to several government buildings."
World,"At least 20 people were killed in three bomb blasts Saturday in northeastern India, CNN reported. Besides the 20 dead, about 65 people were injured in the explosions, one of "
World,"LABOR has failed to make inroads in Coalition marginal seats, casting doubt on its chances of winning Saturday #39;s election. An exclusive Newspoll shows the Coalition hanging on to its lead in the seats Mark Latham must win."
Business," Some 200,000 people rallied in Amsterdam against the govenrment's controversial austerity and reform measures in the city's biggest demonstration in two decades."
Business,Stocks rose sharply on Friday in heavy trading as software company PeopleSoft Inc. and chip-related stocks boosted the Nasdaq and Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 indexes to their highest closes in about three months.
Sci/Tech,"The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. There should be an MS tax, no there shouldn #39;t... (Score:2, Insightful). OK, colour me not "
World,Three men have appeared in court charged with terrorism offences after a newspaper tip-off alleging the suspects tried to buy explosives for a  quot;dirty bomb quot;.
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif.--As the sun cracked the ragged horizon of the Mojave Desert on Wednesday, the White Knight aircraft taxied onto the runway looking like a gigantic model glider with an oversize torpedo latched to its belly."
Sports,Description: NPR #39;s Robert Siegel talks with our regular sports commentator Stefan Fatsis of The Wall Street Journal about Major League baseball.
Sports," Ichiro Suzuki has the single season hits record, but he #39;d much rather have the playoff spot Bartolo Colon and the Anaheim Angels are one game closer to securing."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. LOS ANGELES - One down, two or three to go - that #39;s the Giants #39; mantra after they successfully took their first step of a weekend mission at Dodger Stadium."
Sports,Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen both recorded European Champions League wins in mid-week to add spice to an already mouthwatering Bundesliga match this Saturday.
World,"A series of bomb blasts and militant attacks in Nagaland and Assam have killed at least 49 people today. In Assam, there have been several explosions and attacks all through the day, killing 26 people."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has reclaimed the title of world #39;s fastest supercomputer, overtaking a Japanese computer that shocked the US government when it set a computing speed record in 2002."
Sports,AZ Alkmaar coach Co Adriaanse knows his team have their work cut out to stay among the Eredivisie pace-setters ahead of Sunday #39;s visit of champions Ajax.
Sci/Tech, The competition between open source and proprietary software promises to be the most significant force in IT over the next decade.
Sci/Tech, NEC Solutions America is shipping a version of its blade server bundled with a fault tolerant version of Linux.
World," President Bush said on Saturday Democrat John Kerry's debate remark that U.S. preemptive military action should be subject to a ""global test"" would give other nations a veto over American national security decisions."
World,"The body of a teenage Kenyan girl, whose parents say she was raped by British soldiers, is exhumed."
World,Thierry Henry scores twice as Arsenal thrash Charlton and go five points clear in the Premiership.
World," The world's major economic powers were far apart Saturday on agreeing how to provide debt relief for Iraq and the poorest nations, as finance officials began broader discussions about the global economy.    Treasury Secretary John Snow and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan led the U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"By Serena Gordon, HealthDay Reporter    Even passive smoke can make you a nocturnal noisemaker, study finds    HealthDayNews -- Your chances of getting a peaceful night's sleep are better if you don't smoke, or spend time around anyone who does.    That's because smoking -- both active and passive -- makes it more likely you'll snore the night away, according to a study in the October issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine..."
Sci/Tech,"By E.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter    Other drugs on the market offer arthritis relief, experts say    HealthDayNews -- A day after one of the largest drug recalls in history, America's 2 million Vioxx users are left wondering what's next in terms of relieving their arthritis pain..."
Sci/Tech,"By MARY PEMBERTON     ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- North Pacific right whales may not be going extinct after all. Scientists have found twice as many right whales in the Bering Sea as previously spotted, giving them hope the rare whales are making a comeback..."
Sci/Tech,"The earthquakes that started a week ago at Mount St. Helens -- precursors to Friday's eruption -- are a reminder that the 8,364-foot sleeping giant is but a part of a volcanic ""ring of fire"" so vast that it encircles the Pacific Ocean."
Sci/Tech,"By JAN M. OLSEN     COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- Denmark is joining Russia and Canada to see if it can lay a claim to the North Pole - and whatever natural riches may lie beneath it..."
Sci/Tech,Partners of Computer Associates International had their concerns rekindled last week after CA announced layoffs and product changes with little detail.
Sports,"  Guillermo Canas defeated Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic 6 1, 6 2 Saturday at the Shanghai Open and will play for his third title this season."
Sports,Substitute midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger pushed Bayern Munich up to third place in the Bundesliga when he scored the decider in a 2-1 victory away to champions Werder Bremen.
Sports,"Final Score: Connecticut 61, New York 51 New York, NY (Sports Network) - Nykesha Sales scored 15 points to lead Connecticut to a 61-51 win over New York in Game 1 of their best-of-three Eastern Conference Finals series at Madison Square Garden."
Sports,"NORMAN, Oklahoma (Ticker) -- Adrian Peterson hopes to carry over his stellar start to Big 12 Conference action when second-ranked Oklahoma hosts Texas Tech on Saturday."
Sports, Steelers linebacker Kendrell Bell will miss a fourth consecutive game Sunday because of a sore groin.
World,"Two bomb blasts minutes apart have killed at least 26 people and wounded at least 86 others in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, home to a long-running separatist conflict."
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. government will offer over the Internet low-quality images of its new \$50 bill for artists, students and others who discover that their computers, scanners or printers won't allow them to view or copy pictures of the new currency..."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Postal Service has canceled a brief experiment that allowed ordinary people to make postage stamps using images of their dogs, babies and even, it turned out, outlaws such as the Unabomber."
Sci/Tech," Orange on Monday launched its long delayed 3G mobile phone services in the UK, and predicted it would sell between 1.5 and 2m branded handsets by the end of 2006."
Sports," The San Francisco Giants not only have wild card apsirations, but they can possibly win the NL West. San Francisco will play the middle contest of a three game series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers today in southern California."
Sports,New York Yankees manager Joe Torre was suspended for one game and fined by major league baseball Saturday because one of his pitchers threw at a batter after umpire warnings during a game against the Boston Red Sox.
World,"Millions of Iraqi children were due to start the new school year Saturday, but many stayed at home, their parents too scared to let them venture out amid Iraq #39;s spiraling violence."
Business," China, which for the first time  joined a meeting of top officials from the Group of Seven  countries this week, has no immediate plans to enter the rich  nations' club, its finance minister said on Saturday."
Business,"Mutual funds dipped last quarter, but didn't dive. The losses were felt almost across the board, spanning many sectors and virtually every type of diversified fund."
Sports,"LOSAIL, Qatar : World champion Valentino Rossi angrily hit out at race organisers here after he was demoted to the back of the grid for the Qatar Grand Prix."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co Inc. on Thursday pulled its arthritis drug Vioxx off the market after a study showed it doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke, a move that sent its "
Business,Molson Inc. Chief Executive Officer Daniel O #39;Neill said he #39;ll provide investors with a positive #39; #39; response to their concerns over the company #39;s plan to let stock- option holders vote on its planned merger with Adolph Coors Co.
Business,"Americans should feel reasonably safe taking government-approved prescription drugs - with a few caveats - even after a popular arthritis medication was pulled from the market, medical experts say."
Sci/Tech,"Game designers are often called the rock stars of the digital world, but that #39;s a load of hooey. Rock stars are pop gods and they transcend all bounds of genre to find success in the mainstream."
Sports,"The world-number-one in men #39;s tennis, Roger Federer of Switzerland, has advanced to the final of the Thailand Open after eliminating local star Paradorn Srichaphan."
Sci/Tech," When Craig Conway took charge at PeopleSoft in 1999, the maverick ex Oracle salesman was given free rein to turn around the software maker's country club atmosphere and whip it into shape for fierce competition. And, in large part, he succeeded."
Sci/Tech," If there's a spirit that defines the many quirks and complexities of Pleasanton software company PeopleSoft, it emanates from its founder and once again chief executive officer, David A. Duffield."
Business," With no major economic crises  brewing, the head of the International Monetary Fund on  Saturday urged world financial leaders to seize the period of  calm as a time to tackle weak spots in their economies."
Business,"The world's major economic powers were far apart Saturday on agreeing how to provide debt relief for Iraq and the poorest nations, as finance officials began broader discussions about the global economy."
Business,The annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington later this week should be anything but routine.
Sci/Tech,"SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 (MACCENTRAL) - Apple Computer Inc. has improved the services offered to subscribers of .Mac. Previously, the amount of storage for a basic ."
Sports,"In yet another step to keep its Nextel Cup teams from getting too creative, NASCAR handed out rear springs Friday to be used in qualifying for the EA Sports 500 at Talladega Superspeedway."
World,Arabic-language news channel Al-Jazeera has reported hostage-takers in Iraq are demanding Indonesia #39;s government release Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir in exchange for two female hostages.
World,The brother of British hostage Ken Bigley said today he was looking into reports that a new Iraqi militant group had intervened to help negotiate the engineers release.
Sci/Tech," When I showed PalmOne's new Treo 650 to a co worker who had just bought the Treo 600, my now jealous colleague paid this new model one of the highest compliments imaginable: a two word obscenity we can't print."
Sports,"O #39;Neal lashed out at his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate again during a photo shoot in Florida.  quot;The guy #39;s a joke, quot; O #39;Neal was quoted as saying in the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel on Friday."
World," French President Jacques Chirac has lashed out at a private initiative to secure the release of two French hostages in Iraq as  quot;interference quot; and said he hoped it would not thwart the delicate process, aides said."
World, TORONTO (CP)   A year ago Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty solemnly pledged to Ontarians in prime time TV election ads that he would make Ontario a better place   without raising taxes.
Sci/Tech," It sounds like a 1999 dot com spin on eBay: A new San Mateo start up called Jigsaw says it is launching a platform where users can buy, sell and trade business cards."
World, A peace activist who once fasted for 63 days to protest movie violence and war toys is launching another hunger strike to persuade Ralph Nader to abandon his presidential bid.
World," U.S. led forces backed by  warplanes tightened their grip on the rebel stronghold of  Samarra Saturday, saying they had killed 125 rebels in one of  the largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein."
World," BUCHAREST, Romania (Reuters) - Romania's main opposition  presidential challenger Theodor Stolojan withdrew from the race  citing health reasons Saturday, dealing a severe blow to his  alliance ahead of next month's elections."
World," Afghan intelligence agents backed by international peacekeepers arrested 25 people allegedly linked to the Taliban and al Qaida in an early morning raid in eastern Kabul Saturday, a spokesman for the peacekeepers said.    Lt..."
World, A peace activist who once fasted for 63 days to protest movie violence and war toys is launching another hunger strike to persuade Ralph Nader to abandon his presidential bid...
World," Americans should feel reasonably safe taking government approved prescription drugs   with a few caveats   even after a popular arthritis medication was pulled from the market, medical experts say.    Vioxx was the first prescription drug since 2001 to be taken off the market for safety reasons..."
World," Lawyers for Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis are negotiating a plea deal in his drug conspiracy case that would allow him to serve jail time in the offseason, a source close to the case told The Associated Press on Saturday.    Under a deal being discussed with federal prosecutors, Lewis would serve four to six months   possibly split between jail and a halfway house   after the season, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity..."
Sports," The Georgia Bulldogs hardly were used to this sort of treatment. They limped off the field at the Georgia Dome, unable to rely on any what ifs or might have beens. For the first time in coach Mark Richt's tenure, the Bulldogs knew what it felt like to be dominated by a better team."
Sports," Randy Moss was fined  #36;5,000 by the NFL for his role in a scuffle during last Sunday's game between the Vikings and Chicago Bears."
World," Islamic militants threw explosives at the gate of the heavily guarded U.S. consulate in Jiddah, then forced their way into the building, prompting a gunbattle in a bold assault that left seven people dead and several injured before the three hour long crisis was brought under control."
Sports,"Baseball fans across Japan Saturday honored Ichiro Suzuki, the Seattle Mariners #39; Japanese player who broke major league baseball #39;s record for a season #39;s hits."
World,"As many as 12 Palestinians died in four separate incidents on Saturday in Gaza, another day of escalating violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants."
World,"GUWAHATI: At least 44 persons were killed and 100 others wounded in firing and series of bomb blasts in Indian eastern states Nagaland, Assam, and Guwahati here on Saturday."
Sports," THOMASTOWN, Ireland (Reuters) - Ernie Els stayed on track  for a maiden World Golf Championship title with a  four-under-par 68 in the WGC-American Express Championship  third round on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,The purpose of the INDUCE ACT blog will be to consolidate available information concerning the Induce Act as well as to provide new and original content about it.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is expanding its experimental Windows XP Starter Edition program to India, the company disclosed on Wednesday. It #39;s the second such announcement from Microsoft this week."
World,"Two members of Izzedin al Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), were killed on Saturday evening in an Israeli airstrike on their car that drove "
World,"US forces conducted on Saturday a new air strike at a suspect training base used by insurgents in Fallujah in central Iraq, the US military said in a statement."
World, A militant group in Iraq claimed in an Internet statement posted Saturday that it abducted and beheaded an Iraqi construction contractor who worked on a U.S. military base. A video released with the statement showed a man being decapitated.
World," The Israeli army killed nine militants in  and around the Gaza Strip Saturday, raising the Palestinian  death toll to 47 in one of the biggest and bloodiest offensives  in four years of conflict."
World,Montenegro prosecutors charge a former karate champion over the death of a newspaper editor.
Sci/Tech,Nashville police were able to catch a robber within minutes after a robbery victim used a camera cell phone to snap a mug shot of the criminal as well as the getaway vehicle.
Sports,"Kilkenny, Ireland (Sports Network) - Ernie Els shot a four-under 68 on Saturday to maintain his two-shot lead through three rounds of the World Golf Championships - American Express Championship."
Sports,Kobe Bryant #39;s accuser was adamant in an interview with detectives that the Los Angeles Lakers #39; guard used force during their sexual encounter 
World,"GUWAHATI, India : Forty-four people were killed and 118 wounded in a spate of attacks in India #39;s remote northeast, police said, in one of the deadliest eruptions of violence in the revolt-racked region in years."
World," In a shattering series of attacks, suspected separatists hit nine targets   a railroad station and eight markets   with bombs and gunfire across two states in northeastern India on Saturday, killing more than 40 people.    The violence was some of the deadliest to hit this ethnic patchwork region, where more than three dozen insurgent groups have been active   including one of Asia's longest running separatist conflicts, dating to shortly before India gained independence from Britain in 1947..."
World," Lawyers for Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis are negotiating a plea deal in his drug conspiracy case that would allow him to serve jail time in the offseason, a source close to the case told The Associated Press on Saturday.    Under a deal being discussed with federal prosecutors, the pro football player would serve four to six months   possibly split between jail and a halfway house   when the season concludes, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity..."
Business,"John Selvaggio, the president of Delta Air Lines #39; low-cost carrier, Song, has retired, effective immediately, for personal reasons, a Delta spokeswoman said on Friday."
Sports," Atlanta Braves starter John Thomson and cleanup hitter Chipper Jones left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs with injuries, just days before the NL East champions begin the playoffs."
World,The icy wastelands of Siachen thawed a little last week. President Musharraf assured India that his forces would not seize Siachen if Indian troops vacated it.
Business," With no major economic crises brewing, the head of the International Monetary Fund on Saturday urged world financial leaders to seize the period of calm as a time to tackle weak spots in their economies."
Business,What a shame that Larry Ellison and Craig Conway never got the chance to reunite for that highly anticipated exit interview. It would have been a blockbuster on pay-per-view.
Sci/Tech,  The music industry is continuing its campaign against people who illegally download music through file sharing sites.
Sci/Tech,"About one in three Americans think it #39;s more likely they #39;ll be audited by the IRS or win the lottery than fall victim to a virus or worm, the non-profit National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) said Friday as it released the results of a September survey."
Sports,Champions Arsenal bounced back from a disappointing Champions League performance with a scintillating display at Highbury to extend their lead at the top to five points.
Sports,Defending champion Nicolas Massu of Chile reached the quarter-finals at the Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia when Potito Starace quit with a stomach illness while trailing 4-1 Thursday.
Sports,Kim Clijsters #39;s comeback trail came to an agonising halt on Saturday when the former world number one had to retire with a left wrist injury in the semi-finals of the Belgian Open.
Sports,"While the deal will not be announced until some time next week, Baltimore Ravens tailback Jamal Lewis has reached a tentative plea agreement that will allow him to avoid both "
World,"DIMAPUR / GUWAHATI: In a sudden outburst of violence in Northeast, 41 people were killed and about 140 injured in a series of blasts and firing by militants in Nagaland and neighbouring Assam on Sunday."
World,The last bloody exercise in the  quot;mosque-centered quot; Sunni-Shiite conflict in Pakistan occurred yesterday during Friday prayer.
Sci/Tech, Glenn Johnson remembers running outside with canisters to catch some of the volcanic ash that began falling on Pullman after Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980. He wanted a souvenir.
Sports,Champions Arsenal opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 4-0 thrashing of Charlton Athletic at Highbury Saturday.
Sports,"Filippo Volandri moved within a victory of giving Italy its first champion in 20 years at the Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia, beating unseeded Juan Monaco of Argentina 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinals Saturday."
Business,"Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises plans to close its Off 5th store in the 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville. The closure is one of three Off 5th locations the company is shuttering, along with eight of its Saks Fifth Avenue stores."
Sci/Tech,"On Monday, 47 years to the day after the Russians launched the worlds first satellite Sputnik, Mojave Aerospace, a private space company, will attempt to win the Ansari X Prize with their second launch in less than a week and demonstrate to the world "
Sports,"Hasselt, Belgium (Sports Network) - Kim Clijsters retired in her semifinal match Saturday in the Gaz de France Stars tennis tournament with a wrist injury."
Sports,Rio Ferdinand has been hailed as a potential England captain with Sven-Goran Eriksson tipping the Manchester United defender to follow in the footsteps of Bobby Moore.
Sports,"Jason White threw three touchdown passes to break Oklahoma #39;s career mark and Adrian Peterson added 146 rushing yards and a touchdown run Saturday, leading the No."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip Oct. 2, 2004 - Israeli troops and aircraft hit hard at Palestinian militants Saturday, killing at least 10 on the third bloody day of a massive Israeli incursion into the "
World,"GUWAHATI, India -- Two bomb blasts in northeastern India Saturday killed 35 people and wounded scores of others. One large explosion ripped through a train station in Dimapur, where most of the casualties occurred, police said."
World,"US forces launched a  quot;precision strike quot; Saturday on a building in the rebel-held Iraqi city of Falluja where 15 to 20 guerrillas were training for attacks, the American military said."
World,"The brother of a British hostage in Iraq says intelligence officers raided his Dutch home, copied data from his computer and forced him to make a five-page statement about his activities."
World,"YEAR OLD man has been accused of twice raping a woman more than 30 years ago, amid an alleged culture of sex attacks on the tiny island of Pitcairn."
World,"Nigeria #39;s president has kicked off a mammoth effort to immunise 80 million children against polio in 23 sub-Saharan African countries, described by international health experts as  quot;the single-largest public health campaign quot; in history to wipe out the "
World," KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Political leaders and health  workers launched a drive Saturday to immunise more than 80  million children against polio in 23 African nations and fight  back against a resurgence of the crippling disease."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops and aircraft hit hard at Palestinian militants Saturday, killing at least 10 on the third bloody day of a massive Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip's largest refugee camp, as masked Hamas gunmen vowed more rocket attacks on Israeli towns.    About 2,000 soldiers have taken control of a 5-mile-deep chunk of northern Gaza to counter militants firing homemade rockets into Israel..."
World,Nigeria #39;s president has kicked off a massive effort to immunize 80 million children against polio in 23 African nations. President Olusegun Obsanajo led officials from across the region Saturday in giving 
Sci/Tech,"You might know him best as the founder of MP3.com or the guy behind Lindows (or Linspire or whatever they #39;re calling it now), but Michael Robertson has another company up his sleeve called SIPphone."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is removing features and cutting prices in India for a special version of its Windows XP operating system to tap the large market potential 
Sports,"Now that the Montreal Expos have a new home -- Washington -- they need a new owner. Owned by the other 29 major-league franchises for the past three years, the Expos will be sold in the coming months."
Sports,"NORMAN, Okla. (Sports Network) - Jason White threw for three touchdowns and Adrian Peterson ran for 146 yards with a score, leading second-ranked Oklahoma to a 28-13 victory over Texas Tech at Memorial Stadium."
World," An Iraqi militant group is expected to negotiate for the release of British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who was seized by Islamic fundamentalists in Baghdad two weeks ago, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Saturday."
World,"year old man has been accused of twice raping a woman more than 30 years ago, amid an alleged culture of sex attacks on the tiny island of Pitcairn."
Business, The tiny but elite club of Group of Seven finance chiefs seems to have hit the limits of its influence on the two top economic issues of the day    oil prices and the emerging powerhouse that is China.
Business,Treasury Secretary tells IMF that economic outlook is bright but  #39;cannot rest on our laurels. #39;. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary John Snow said Saturday the outlook for global economic growth is good 
Sci/Tech,Opinion: SIPphone #39;s one good point is that Vonage-only router/terminal adapters must say Vonage on the boxand Vonage seems to be hurrying to do that consistently.
Sports,United States international DaMarcus Beasley scored the breakaway goal Saturday as PSV Eindhoven brushed aside FC Groningen 3-0 to stretch its lead in the Dutch premiership.
World,North Korea says there will be no more bilateral talks with South Korea unless the South #39;s secret nuclear experiments are thoroughly investigated.
World,"ANKARA, Oct 2 (AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that his country #39;s drive to join the European Union will dominate his talks with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder during a brief visit to Berlin."
Business,The US Air Force #39;s former No. 2 weapons buyer was sentenced to nine months in prison on Friday after telling the court she had given Boeing Co.
Business,"Washington, Oct 2 (PTI) The United States and Europe are locked up in a battle over subsidies to aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus, with America threatening to take up the matter with the WTO if Europeans do not stop subsidising Airbus."
Sports,World number three golfer Ernie Els of South Africa has a two-stroke lead over Denmark #39;s Thomas Bjorn after the third round of the American Express Golf Championships in Ireland.
Sports,"BLACKSBURG, Va. Virginia Tech turned West Virginia into title pretenders by beating the sixth-ranked Mountaineers 19-to-13. Mike Imoh had 115 rushing yards in his first career start."
Sports,"NORMAN, Okla. After rallying from 21 and 25 points down in back-to-back weeks, Texas Tech hopes to avoid a similar situation when they play Oklahoma tomorrow."
Sports,"Woody Williams has the fewest victories of any Cardinals starter. But he, and not Matt Morris, will get the honor of starting their playoff opener."
World,"A string of bombings and gun attacks on crowded markets, a railway station and other sites killed 44 people and left dozens wounded in two northeastern Indian states plagued by separatist groups, police said."
World," Bosnians voted in their third post war local elections, which are expected to confirm the dominance of the ruling Croat, Muslim and Serb nationalists."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Grannies raged in Montreal and clowns and jugglers marched on Parliament Hill on Saturday as part of what was billed as a national day of action against Canadian participation in the American missile defence system.
World," While acknowledging mistakes in CBS anchor Dan Rather's ""60 Minutes"" report that questioned President Bush's service in the National Guard, competing news anchors Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings offered support Saturday for the beleaguered newsman.    Brokaw blasted what he called an attempt to ""demonize"" CBS and Rather on the Internet, where complaints about the report first surfaced..."
World, Government seismologists raised the alert level for Mount St. Helens on Saturday after its second steam eruption in two days was followed by a powerful tremor...
World," President Bush on Saturday ridiculed what he called the ""Kerry doctrine"" as a dangerous outsourcing of America's security, seeking to poke a hole in Sen. John Kerry's debate performance with what advisers see as his rival's biggest miscue..."
Business,"WASHINGTON Oct. 2, 2004 - The United States and its major economic allies struggled Saturday to resolve deep differences over how best to relieve the heavy debt burden for Iraq and the world #39;s poorest countries."
Sci/Tech,"The end of summer lull for viruses and worms continues. We #39;re still seeing new versions of RBots, and a new Bagle, but nothing with teeth."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger heaped praise on striker Thierry Henry after the Frenchman #39;s double helped the champions to a 4-0 victory over Charlton Athletic on Saturday.
Sports,"Playing on home soil in her first tournament in more than four months, No. 2 Clijsters fell victim to a left wrist injury in her semifinal match against third-seeded Elena Bovina of Russiain the Gaz de France Stars tennis tournament."
Sports,"The sixth-ranked Mountaineers (4-0) are at Virginia Tech at noon today and are poised, with a victory against the Hokies and given the unimposing Big East schedule, to be 11-0 heading into a BCS bowl."
Sports,Champions Valencia had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Real Betis on Saturday after missing three clear chances in the closing 15 minutes.
Sports,"A season that started with such high hopes for the Cubs wound up with them being eliminated from playoff contention by their fifth straight loss, 8-6 to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday."
World,Another US air strike on the Iraqi rebel-held city of Fallujah has killed at least five people and wounded 11 others. American and Iraqi forces also are pressing ahead with an offensive in the city of Samarra 
World,Major international environmental groups have hailed the decision by the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin to endorse ratification of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol as a historic breakthrough in curbing global warming.
Sports," Five more locked out NHL players agreed Saturday to play in Europe, bringing the total to 185."
Sports, Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters' comeback from left wrist surgery stalled Saturday when she quit in pain while losing to Elena Bovina in the Gaz de France Stars semifinals.
Sports," AUSTIN, Texas (Sports Network) - Cedric Benson ran for 188  yards and three touchdowns to lead fifth-ranked Texas to a  44-14 win over Baylor in the Big 12 opener for both schools at  Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium."
Sports," VERONA, Italy (Reuters) - Hein Verbruggen,  head of the  International cycling Union (UCI), has reaffirmed that the  sport's revolutionary Pro Tour will begin in 2005 as planned."
Sports, Bayern Munich moved into third place in  the Bundesliga with a 2 1 victory at champions Werder Bremen in  Saturday's top game.
Sports,"Phillies Manager Larry Bowa will be fired at the end of the season and pitching coach Joe Kerrigan will resign, two newspapers reported Saturday."
Sports,"Chris Leak threw for a career-high 322 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 16 Florida held off another late rally to beat Arkansas."
Sports,"In the first three games of this season, the Redskins have been unable to gain vital yards on the ground at the most crucial junctures, particularly in goal line situations."
Sports,Dante Ross returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and Bucknell overcame six turnovers in a 35-19 victory over Georgetown on Saturday afternoon.
Sports,"Ernie Els posts a tidy round of 4-under 68, giving him a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the American Express Championship."
Sports,Lawyers for Ravens running back Jamal Lewis are negotiating a plea deal in his drug conspiracy case that would allow him to serve jail time in the offseason.
Business," Venezuela's economy should grow by 12 percent in 2004 compared to a 9.2 percent decline last year, a central bank director said Saturday."
Business, Differences between France and the  United States over how much of Iraq's debt to cancel hardened  on Saturday as the two attended a meeting aimed at promoting  international harmony.
Sci/Tech," Americans should feel reasonably safe taking government approved prescription drugs  #151; with a few caveats  #151; even after a popular arthritis medication was pulled from the market, medical experts say. But the problems with Vioxx raise questions about the Food and Drug Administration's safety review process and the length of time it took Merck to pull the drug, observers say."
Business,"October one was awaited by the market with some apprehension. This is the day that the controversial securities turnover tax was to kick in, as was the lower capital gain tax regime and there have been fears of the markets tanking."
Sports,A local favorite and a former US Open champion stand between a highly anticipated showdown between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick at the Thailand Open.
Sports,Victor Agali scored three goals within seven minutes Saturday as Nice mounted an incredible comeback to beat French first division leader Monaco 4-3.
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in on their first playoff berth in eight years. Beating the San Francisco Giants for the National League West title would make it that much sweeter."
Sports,PSV Eindhoven enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over Groningen to increase their lead at the top of the Dutch first division on Saturday.
World,"After three weeks of complete silence followed by death claims on two separate Arabic web sites, few in Italy dared hope the two abducted aid workers would resurface from their captivity unharmed and smiling."
World,The Palestinian Authority condemned the Israeli operations against the Palestinians and called on the international community to pressure Israel.
Business,"MONTREAL : A consumer group in Quebec has sued the pharmaceutical firm Merck in Canada, charging that it kept its pain and arthritis drug Vioxx on the market despite the risk of strokes and heart attacks."
Sports,"Eindhoven, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - American winger DaMarcus Beasley scored his second Eredivisie goal during PSV Eindhoven #39;s 3-0 win over FC Groningen on Saturday."
Sports,"Monaco, France (Sports Network) - Nice had little working in its favor with the score 3-0 in favor of Monaco in the second half on Saturday night, and a derby loss seemed inevitable."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Saturday that Israel should expand its massive raid of northern Gaza, the army #39;s biggest and deadliest offensive in more than four years of conflict with the Palestinians."
World,"The Arab League says it will hold an emergency session to discuss the violence in Gaza, which has claimed at least 56 Palestinians this week."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Saturday that Israel should expand its massive raid of northern Gaza, the army's biggest and deadliest offensive in more than four years of conflict with the Palestinians."
World," Iran Saturday overturned a key plank of the constitution to allow large scale privatizations in a bid to overhaul the lumbering economy, over which many hard line parliamentarians have been trying to maintain state dominance."
World, The International Monetary Fund's top policy making group failed on Saturday to close divisions over debt relief for the world's poorest countries.
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said  Saturday that Israel should expand its massive raid of northern  Gaza, the army's biggest and deadliest offensive in more than  four years of conflict with the Palestinians."
World,"GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Sitting in her editor's office at the Long Island newspaper where she writes a weekly column, Amy Fisher is not the cartoon character portrayed in tabloid headlines and made-for-TV movies more than a decade ago..."
World," Israel's army will operate in the northern Gaza Strip until all Palestinian rocket fire against Israeli towns is halted, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said late Saturday in an interview on Israel Radio.    Sharon spoke as his forces ended the fourth day of an invasion in which 50 Palestinians and five Israelis have been killed..."
Business,"Oracle declined to comment on Conway #39;s removal by PeopleSoft. But in a statement, chairman Jeff Henley said:  quot;We are now looking forward to the trial in Delaware of our claims "
Sports," Larry Bowa was fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, a day before the end of yet another disappointing year."
Sci/Tech,Bookselling giant Barnes and Noble outlined plans to implement the SQL Server 2000 Business Intelligence offering.  quot;SQL Server 2000 will significantly reduce the time it takes our developers to aggregate data.
Sci/Tech,"A pilot test of a program to expedite passenger screening and increase airline security has been successful enough to be worth continuing for the foreseeable future at five airports, Transportation Security Administration officials said."
Sports,Ichiro Suzuki broke George Sisler #39;s 84-year-old major league record for hits in a single season with a pair of early singles as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-3.
Sports,Ernie Els finally looks to be over the disappointment of not winning any of this year #39;s major championships. The South African fired an 8-under-par 64 Friday 
Sports,ARSENAL ended a turbulent week on a high by sweeping Charlton aside to move to within two matches of a phenomenal 50-game unbeaten run in the English Premiership overnight.
Sports,"The season started with a four-game homestand and mixed results for the Illinois football team. Phase II begins today for the Illini, who head into a rugged October schedule with a Big Ten Conference game at No."
Sports,"In a way, he was the guy who started the whole mess, simply by setting foot on the field. Just following orders, Alfredo Amezaga innocently came on to pinch run Sept."
Sci/Tech,"Servers for small businesses are one of the fastest-growing areas of the IT market, according to market researcher IDC. Much of this is down to the Small Business Server (SBS) software "
Sci/Tech,The test program that allows pre-screened travelers to zip through airport security is being extended. The Registered Traveler Program had been scheduled to run for 90 days at each of five big airports.
World,"More than 100,000 leaflets, each containing a personal plea from the family of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley, have been distributed in Baghdad."
Business,The International Monetary Fund #39;s top policy-making group on Saturday failed to close divisions over debt relief for the world #39;s poorest countries.
Sci/Tech,"Peter Diamandis founded the Ansari X-Prize in 1996. Named for the Ansari family of Dallas, Texas, and funded through private donations and corporate sponsorships, the X-Prize is a \$10 million purse aimed at jump-starting space tourism."
Sports,"SHANGHAI, Oct. 2. - Argentinean Guillermo Canas dominated opponent Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic to book his place in the final of the \$380,000 Shanghai Open tennis tournament."
Sports," Roy Halladay was back in form Saturday afternoon, throwing eight innings of one run ball in the Toronto Blue Jays #39; 4 2 victory over the New York Yankees."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins announced on Saturday they have re-signed manager Jack McKeon to a one-year contract through the 2005 season."
Sports,"Blacksburg, VA (Sports Network) - Vincent Fuller had a 74-yard blocked field goal return for a touchdown and sealed the win with an interception late in the game, lifting Virginia Tech to a 19-13 win over sixth-ranked West Virginia at Lane Stadium."
Sports,"A number of Philadelphia newspapers reported earlier in the day that the firing was imminent and would likely come at the end of the season, but general manager Ed Wade made it official early Saturday evening."
World,". US-led forces backed by warplanes tightened their grip on the Iraqi city of Samarra Saturday, saying they had killed 125  quot;rebels quot; while Iraqi witnesses say they "
World,"She was a young Pitcairner, a teenage girl tending watermelons in an isolated spot on the island where she grew up. Len Brown was old enough to be her father."
World,"Disillusioned by officials #39; failure to improve Bosnia #39;s economy, many voters said they were staying away from the polls in Saturday #39;s vote to choose municipal leaders."
World,"Simona Torretta and Simona Pari, the two Italian aid workers who were welcomed by cheering crowds in Rome last week after being released by their Iraqi kidnappers, have announced their intention of returning to Iraq."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Streets were blocked with overturned cars and debris in the Haitian capital Saturday while followers of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide called for a third day of demonstrations to demand his return."
Sports,"FOR Ichiro Suzuki, it was the most emotional moment of his life. For Japan, it was a day of national celebration. The outfielder set a Major League record for most hits in a season on Friday, breaking an 84 "
Sports,"Kyle Orton ended the 30-year drought by throwing for 385 yards and four touchdowns, leading the 15th-ranked Boilermakers over the Irish 41-to-16."
Sports, Michigan's Chad Henne needed one half to warm up Saturday. Then he spent the third quarter picking apart Indiana's defense.
Sports, Brock Berlin threw a career high  three touchdown passes to lead No. 4 Miami Florida to an easy  27 3 win over Georgia Tech in ACC action at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Sports,"Larry Bowa was fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, a day before the end of yet another disappointing year."
Sports,Funny Cide storms into the lead down the stretch and pulls away for a sweet victory in the rain in the \$1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on Saturday.
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, buoyed by a strong showing in his televised debate with George W. Bush, has recaptured a small lead in their White House race, a Newsweek poll showed."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said  Israel should expand its massive raid of northern Gaza, one of  the army's deadliest offensives in more than four years of  conflict with the Palestinians."
World,Israeli troops seize a nine-kilometre area in Gaza to try to stop Palestinian rocket attacks inside Israeli towns.
World," As they prepare to wrap up their murder case against Scott Peterson in the death of his pregnant wife Laci, even prosecutors have acknowledged their case has at times left jurors scratching their heads..."
Sports, A two run triple by JD Drew keyed a three run rally in the top of the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves eliminated the Chicago Cubs from playoff contention with an 8 6 comeback victory at Wrigley Field.
Sports,  Saturday #39;s matchup between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome was suspended after 11 innings with the game tied at 5 5 so that the stadium could be converted for a college football contest later in the day.
World,"Israeli soldiers killed nine Palestinian gunmen yesterday as tanks, troops and armoured vehicles continued with the biggest reoccupation in the Gaza strip since the Palestinian uprising began almost exactly four years ago."
World,"NEGOTIATIONS for the release of Iraq hostage Kenneth Bigley are to begin between his captors and militants acting as intermediaries, it was claimed last night."
Business,"Just how deep is the rot at one of America #39;s bedrock corporations, Fannie Mae? The picture should be a little clearer after Frank Raines, its chairman and chief executive, testifies before Congress on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. has made its name on advanced-search technology, but a company that launched Thursday with what could prove to be a better idea is poised to be a potential headache for Google as it battles against Yahoo Inc."
Sports,Ernie Els stayed on track for a maiden World Golf Championships title with a 4-under-par 68 in the third round in Ireland on Saturday.
Sports, Brock Berlin threw a career high three touchdown passes to lead No. 4 Miami Florida to an easy 27 3 win over Georgia Tech in ACC action at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Sports,LONDON: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone insisted on Friday that the British Grand Prix has no chance whatsoever of making it back on to the 2005 calendar.
Sports,"WE HAVE to make sure that this afternoons match at home to Middlesbrough is not an example of after the Lord Mayors show, because everyone has been on such a high since our fantastic 6-2 Champions League win over Fenerbahce."
Sports,"Kyle Orton found a way to win at Notre Dame, ending a 30-year drought for Purdue. Orton threw four touchdown passes, including a 97-yarder to Taylor Stubblefield, and Jerome Brooks returned a kickoff 100 yards "
Sports,"What happens if the Dodgers, Giants and Astros all finish the season with the same record, leaving the NL West and the NL Wild Card winners undecided?"
World,Forensic science experts in Kenya have exhumed the body of a pregnant teenage girl who allegedly died after being raped by British troops in a remote area of the country nine years ago.
Business,WHAT a pill Vioxx turned out to be for Merck. Between 50 cents and 60 cents a share were lopped off expected earnings this year after the US pharmaceutical giant gave up defending its painkiller in public 
Sports,Roger Federer will bid for his 10th title of the season later today (Sunday) when he faces big-serving rival Andy Roddick in the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok.
Sports,"John Senden carded a pair of eagles, Harrison Frazar shot a 31 on the front nine and Glen Day recorded seven birdies to finish Thursday #39;s first round of the "
Sci/Tech," Government scientists raised the alert level Saturday for Mount St. Helens after its second steam eruption in two days was followed by a powerful tremor. They said the next eruption was imminent or in progress, and could threaten life and property in the remote area near the volcano."
World," A judge has accepted two of three drafts of a ballot initiative summary that would change how U.S. Senate vacancies are filled in Alaska, supporters of the measure said Saturday"
World," Steve Finley's grand slam capped a seven run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West, beating the San Francisco Giants 7 3 Saturday.    The Dodgers reached the postseason for the first time since making it as wild card in 1996..."
Sports,"Once drifting in and out of the Giants #39; bullpen like San Francisco #39;s morning fog, reliever Jim Brower has settled into one of the bullpen #39;s key roles -- setup -- displaying "
Sports,"Roger Federer attempts a record-equalling 12th consecutive title today as the undisputed world No 1 clashes with his closest rival, Andy Roddick, in the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok."
Sports,"CORVALLIS, Oregon (Ticker) -- Chase Lyman, JJ Arrington and No. 10 California looked refreshed after having three weeks off. Lyman caught three first-quarter touchdowns and Arrington rushed for 110 yards and "
Sports," Karl Malone is  quot;retirement bound quot; but he has left the door ajar for a return to the National Basketball Association once his injuries heal, player agent Dwight Manley said."
Sports," Larry Bowa's fiery personality was a perfect fit as a player on Philadelphia's 1980 championship team. It was too much for the Phillies he managed, though, and it was one reason he was fired Saturday, a day before the end of yet another disappointing season."
Sports," ATHENS, Ga. (Sports Network) - David Greene threw a  school-record five touchdown passes to lift the No. 3 Georgia  Bulldogs to a 45-16 rout of the 13th-ranked LSU Tigers in a  Southeastern Conference matchup at Sanford Stadium."
Sports," The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York  Yankees 4 2 on Saturday but are losing money, losing fans and  at the conclusion of the Major League season on Sunday could be  losing first baseman Carlos Delgado."
Sports,"Kevin Brown made a compelling case for a postseason start on Saturday, allowing one hit and an unearned run over five innings."
Sports,"By beating Notre Dame in South Bend for the first time since 1974, Purdue legitimized itself as one of the nation's top teams."
Business,"OAKVILLE, Calif. Robert Mondavi has laid off 360 Napa Valley workers, mostly at its flagship winery here. The maker of Woodbridge and Opus One wines announced September 14th that the company will sell off its Napa Valley vineyards."
Sports,"Steve Finley #39;s grand slam capped a seven-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and Los Angeles won the NL West, beating the San Francisco Giants 7-3 Saturday."
Sports,Purdue receiver Taylor Stubblefield began pumping his fist in celebration 40 yards before he reached the end zone. Notre Dame cornerback Dwight Ellick fell to the ground 
Sci/Tech," Federal biologists evaluating the effects of shifting millions of gallons of water to Southern California from rivers in the north were ordered by their superiors to revise a conclusion that the plan would hurt endangered salmon, a newspaper reported Saturday."
Business,"Unlike the problems in recent financial scandals, issues raised by Fannie Mae's regulators pertain to unwieldy accounting rules that are open to widely divergent interpretations."
Business,"Weil, Gotshal   Manges is embroiled in two lawsuits by former clients who contend that the firm breached its duty to provide them with its undivided loyalty."
Business,Collectors have consigned hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of art for the November sales in New York.
Business,"With most hotel and restaurant workers on strike, casinos have either filled the vacancies with management or nonunion workers or curtailed services."
Sci/Tech,"After months waiting for Microsoft to give me a reason to remain loyal, I finally dumped Internet Explorer for the Firefox Web browser last week."
World,"SARAJEVO : Bosnia #39;s ruling Croat, Muslim and Serb nationalists, who led the Balkans country throughout its 1992-95 inter-ethnic war, confirmed their dominance in local elections over the weekend, first partial results showed."
Business,"Robert Mondavi Corporation has laid off 360 Napa Valley employees, about a third of the company #39;s total workforce. Most of the layoffs are centered at the company #39;s flagship winery in Oakville "
Sci/Tech,Both employers and prospective employees are finding that blogging can be useful in the job search process.
Sci/Tech,"While Microsoft and Google dominate many computer activities like search and Internet browsing, programs and utilities from smaller companies offer worthy alternatives."
World," Israeli rockets killed two gunmen in the Gaza Strip's biggest refugee camp Sunday, taking the death toll to 49 on the fourth day of a massive offensive to stop rocket firing into Israel, witnesses said."
World," Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's bank accounts contain millions of dollars, much more than he could earn and potential proof that he stole large sums of state money during his 10 year rule, a Supreme Court judge said on Saturday."
World," Bush administration officials, in the lead up to the invasion of Iraq, gave a one sided view of the case for believing Saddam Hussein had a nuclear arms program that ignored the doubts of their own experts, the New York Times said on Saturday."
World," Bosnia's main Muslim, Serb and Croat  nationalist parties led Sunday in an early count for local  polls, but voter turnout fell below 50 percent for the first  time."
World,"Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region holds its first ever multi-candidate elections, in a vote for president."
World,"Steve Finley smashed a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a seven-run inning that clinched Los Angeles' first division title since 1995."
Sci/Tech,"Here #39;s an interesting question: why is Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer (IE) so bad? Not only is it outdated and tired compared with the competition, it is also exceedingly vulnerable to attack."
World,"Israeli rockets killed two gunmen in the Gaza Strip #39;s biggest refugee camp Sunday, taking the death toll to 49 on the fourth day of a massive offensive to stop rocket firing into Israel, witnesses said."
Sports," Woody Williams has the fewest victories of any Cardinals starter. But he, and not Matt Morris, will get the honor of starting their playoff opener."
Sports,Anaheim scored three runs in the eighth inning off Oakland relievers to rally for a victory and clinch the American League West title.
Sports,Baseball's back in Washington. So with that award comes an acceptance letter to highlight those efforts that made this dream come to fruition.
Sports,"Steve Finley's grand slam caps a seven-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as Los Angeles wins the NL West, beating the San Francisco Giants, 7-3."
World,"Multinational oil companies began talks with hundreds of Nigerian villagers occupying three oil platforms on Monday in a dispute over jobs which shut 90,000 barrels per day of oil production."
Sports,The debate is not whether Barry Bonds deserves his seventh MVP award. Give it to him now. The discussion is now whether he's the greatest player ever.
Sports,"For the 10 drivers competing in NASCAR's new 10-race playoff, there will be one key goal Sunday in Talladega: staying out of trouble."
Sports,"Kyle Orton throws four touchdowns, including a 97 yarder to Taylor Stubblefield, to lead the No. 15 Purdue Boilermakers to a 41-16 victory over Notre Dame."
Sports, Fred Funk fashioned an eight under 64 on Saturday to grab a one stroke lead through three rounds of the Southern Farm Bureau Classic.
Sci/Tech,The state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Seattle is offering free legal help to anyone facing FBI questioning.
Sports,LONDON: England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is counting on teenager Wayne Rooney to strike fear into Wales when they meet in next weekend #39;s World Cup qualifier.
Sports,Guillermo Canas on Saturday cruised past the only other seeded player remaining in the Heineken Open draw when he routed Jiri Novak to reach the final.
Sports,Purdue offensive coordinator Jim Chaney doesn #39;t care to coach football as an 11-on-11 sport. He wants the game boiled down to his guy against the other guy.
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - In search of their first playoff berth in eight years, the Los Angeles Dodgers squandered a golden opportunity to secure it at the hands of their bitter rivals."
Sports,"Barry Zito did all he could to keep Oakland #39;s hopes alive on Saturday, but in a rehash of the team #39;s early-season bullpen problems, the A #39;s relievers could not hold on to a lead, and this time, it cost them everything."
Sports,"The Atlanta Braves rallied from a four-run deficit and handed the Cubs their fifth consecutive loss 8-to-6, knocking Chicago out of the wild-card race."
Sports,Larry Bowa wasn #39;t going to be the manager of the Phillies next year. He wasn #39;t even going to be the manager of the Phillies next week.
Sci/Tech," All former U.S. prisoners of war who suffer from heart disease or stroke will receive government health care benefits without having to prove the ailments were linked to their captivity, Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi said Saturday night."
Sci/Tech," Dr. Robert Ersek, a 66 year old plastic surgeon, invited reporters to his Texas operating room recently and, in front of their cameras, proceeded to liposuction himself. After numbing the skin near his navel, he slipped in a hollow tube about a quarter inch wide and moved it back and forth until it had sucked out about half a pound of fat. Ersek's office throws away tons of liposuctioned fat every year. But he shipped his own to a California company for processing and long term storage of some of the cells from that fat."
Sports," If the Astros finish in a two-way for the wild-card lead with the San Francisco Giants, they would play a one-game playoff at 3:05 pm Monday at San Francisco."
Sports,    JT Snow never turned to see Steve Finley #39;s grand slam land softly in the right field pavilion. He just lowered his head and jogged off the field.
Sci/Tech," For decades, Federico Solorzano has gathered old bones from the shores of Mexico's largest lake  #151; bones he found and bones he was brought, bones of beasts and bones of men."
Sports,South African Ernie Els is poised to turn around a disappointing season and win his first World Golf Championship title after he shot a third round four-under 68 at Mount Juliet.
Sports,"That was the message Saturday, from a quarterback shootout when two teams gained 873 yards through the air, and 175 on the ground."
Sports,"Kevin Brown gave manager Joe Torre exactly what he was looking for, even if the skipper had to see it on television. Brown may not have been efficient, but he "
Sports," Larry Bowa took the job as Phillies manager facing rows of cameras and scores of reporters. He said goodbye to the job Saturday with a quiet, lonesome walk in the bowels of Citizens Bank Park to his car."
Sports,Much has been made of Virginia Techs extensive deployment of freshman wide receivers. It might be time to make much of another freshman.
World," quot;Qui lo dico, qui lo nego quot; is an Italian maxim much repeated and much used; it means  quot;I #39;m telling you and I #39;m denying it at the same time quot;."
Business,"Oct. 11 issue - IBM retirees will get their cash, but what #39;s it to you? It #39;s too soon to tell. Last week IBM agreed to pay \$300 million to settle old pension claims, and agreed to pay \$1."
Sports," Roy Halladay was determined to end a difficult season on a high note. The Toronto Blue Jays #39; ace was back in his Cy Young form, throwing eight innings of one run ball in a 4 2 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon."
Sports,"  In one incredibly thorough dismantling of LSU Saturday before a raucously red crowd at Sanford Stadium, Georgia exacted revenge on the team that beat it twice last season, validating its ranking as one of the nation #39;s best teams."
Sports,"Riding a ten-game regular season winning streak, ranked 6th nationally by the Associated Press, and coming off a lackluster performance against 1-AA James Madison, the Mountaineers showed they have a long way to go to even be a decent football team, much "
World,The militant Iraqi group which last week released two Italian hostages is bartering with the terrorists holding British hostage Ken Bigley in order to release him for a ransom.
World,"A sexual abuse trial garnering international attention began on tiny Pitcairn Island, one of the most isolated places in the world."
Sci/Tech,"Britain will run out of leading scientists unless science education is improved, says Professor Colin Pillinger."
Sports,"His postseason fate now formally sealed, Moises Alou #39;s eyes filled any gaps his words left behind. The disappointment, the confusion, the shock."
Business,The abrupt withdrawal last week of the best-selling painkiller Vioxx is an event rich in ironies and lessons that may ultimately lead to a rethinking of the way drug safety is evaluated in the United States.
Sci/Tech,"Today, I got an e-mail from Amazon informing me that there was a problem with my account, and I wouldn #39;t be allowed to order any more products until I #39;d clicked on a link to update my information."
Sports,by staff. Carlos Checa (Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha) was forced to retire from third position with only two laps remaining of today #39;s inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.
Sports,They failed to reach the playoffs for the 11th straight season after coming in as favorites to win the NL East. They were 85-75 when Bowa was dismissed before last night #39;s game against Florida.
Sports," Garret Anderson delivered an RBI single for the lead during a three run eighth inning, and Anaheim clinched its first division title in 18 years with a 5 4 victory over Oakland at the Coliseum."
Sci/Tech," North Pacific right whales may not be going extinct after all. Scientists have found twice as many right whales in the Bering Sea as previously spotted, giving them hope the rare whales are making a comeback."
World,The British Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Monday that Britain would host an international peace conference on the Middle East in London early next year after winning an agreement from the United States.
World, Israeli troops shot dead two Gaza Strip militants Sunday hours after Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed to expand a huge offensive that has killed at least 49 Palestinians in an attempt to stop rocket fire.
World," U.S. led forces backed by warplanes tightened their grip on the rebel stronghold of Samarra Saturday, saying they had killed 125 rebels in one of the largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein."
World," Bosnians were reluctant voters in their third post war local elections this weekend, with the ruling Croat, Muslim and Serb nationalists benefiting from the lower turnout, early results indicated."
World," Afraid to stray from home, residents buried the dead in their gardens Saturday as U.S. and Iraqi forces battled pockets of resistance in this former insurgent stronghold, where the American military said 125 rebels were killed and 88 captured in two days of fierce fighting. The American commander declared the operation a successful first step in a major push to wrest key areas from insurgent control before January elections."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops and aircraft hit hard at Palestinian militants this weekend, killing at least 11 in a massive Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip's largest refugee camp, as masked Hamas gunmen vowed more rocket attacks on Israeli towns.    About 2,000 soldiers have taken control of a 5-mile-deep chunk of northern Gaza to counter militants firing homemade rockets into Israel..."
World," Steve Finley's grand slam capped a seven run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West, beating the San Francisco Giants 7 3 Saturday.    The Dodgers reached the postseason for the first time since making it as the wild card in 1996..."
Business,IBM Corp. and plaintiffs challenging the legality of its pension plan agreed to a deal Wednesday that settles most claims and caps the company #39;s potential liability at \$1.
Sports," The Anaheim Angels capped a stirring comeback with one final rally, and now they're champions of the AL West for the first time in 18 years."
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES : A private US spaceship is set to blast off for the second time in five days on Monday in the final stage of an attempt to clinch a US\$10 million prize aimed at launching a new era of space tourism.
Sports,The Dodgers have spent many recent Octobers watching postseason baseball on television. Steve Finley #39;s grand slam capped a seven-run rally in the bottom of 
World,"The Australian Federal Police commissioner, Mick Keelty, says more than 500 Australians could be implicated in a child Internet porn network."
Sports,"Steve Finley smashed a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a seven-run inning that clinched Los Angeles' first division title since 1995."
Sports,"Freddy Adu scores on a deflected shot early in the first half, leading D.C. United to a 1-0 victory over the MetroStars on Saturday night."
World, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will urge the European Union to lift a 15 year old arms embargo and call on the continent to view China as a full market economy during an EU China summit beginning Wednesday in the Hague.
Business,The United States and its major economic allies struggled yesterday to resolve deep differences over how best to relieve the heavy debt burden for Iraq and the world #39;s poorest countries.
Business,"NEW YORK: US factory growth stayed strong in September, while construction spending in the prior month hit a record high for a seventh month in a row, showing the economys expansion remains solid."
Business,"The Uruguayan government has decided to ban the sales of medicine containing rofecoxib, which is used against arthritis and severe pain, local media reported Saturday."
Business,"Vagit Alekperov, the chief executive of Lukoil, is at ease talking about finding fossil fuels.  quot;I am an expert in the area of oil and gas production, quot; he said in an interview at a New York hotel,  quot;There #39;s nothing else that I know how to do."
Sci/Tech,"You can #39;t say that Burt Rutan and the space pioneers at Mojave, Calif.-based Scaled Composites don #39;t know how to put on a good show."
Sports," Ernie Els is finding a quick cure for his season of major disappointment. Instead of sulking over his four close calls in the majors, Els put himself on the verge of his first World Golf "
Sports,"It wasn #39;t pretty but Bayern Munich claimed a victory over arch rivals Werder Bremen on Saturday, moving up to third in the league with a 2-1 win."
Sports,Junior running back Ryan Moats ran for 236 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs past the No. 17 Fresno State University Bulldogs in a thrilling 28-21 upset at Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday night.
Sports,"Federer, who has not lost a final in well over a year, stands a step away from a 10th trophy this season; he awaits a winner from another star-studded semi-final: Andy Roddick versus Marat Safin."
Sports,six years of Major League Baseball in sunny Southern California came down to one magical afternoon Saturday as the Dodgers and Angels clinched their respective 
Sports,  The 1 2 punch of Laurence Maroney and Marion Barber III was too much for Penn State. Maroney and Barber each scored a rushing touchdown and combined for over 230 yards as No.
Sports,"  A day after clinching their seventh straight division crown, the New York Yankees had cause for concern. Toronto Blue Jays rookie David Bush outdueled ailing veteran Orlando Hernandez in "
World,"Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has rejected a Hamas ceasfire offer asserting that the army will continue operations in Gaza to insure the safety of Israeli citizens even as five Palestinians, including a Hamas militant, were killed in two "
World,"World News  gt; London, Oct 01 : British Prime Minister Tony Blair today underwent a non-surgical operation to correct a heart flutter and is  quot;doing ok quot;."
World,"LIKE A RESCUE squad that hears of an accident but then stops by a 7-Eleven for coffee, the world is ambling toward Darfur, the western Sudanese province where genocide is underway."
Sports,Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters #39; comeback from left wrist surgery stalled Saturday when she quit in pain while losing to Elena Bovina in the Gaz de France Stars semifinals.
Sports,"Guillermo Canas booked his third finals appearance of the season with a 6-1, 6-2 victory yesterday over a faltering Jiri Novak at the Shanghai Open."
Sports," Larry Bowa #39;s fiery personality was a perfect fit as a player on Philadelphia #39;s 1980 championship team. It was too much for the Phillies he managed, though, and it was one reason he was fired "
Sports,"Mel Stottlemyre revealed some of the Yankees #39; postseason pitching plans on Saturday afternoon, but Kevin Brown #39;s performance and the health of Orlando Hernandez are clouding "
Sports, Hawaii's Timmy Chang moved into second place on the NCAA career passing yardage list Saturday night.
Sports,"In Evangeline Parish, La., squirrel season's opening celebrates and preserves a distinct Cajun custom."
World,The Bush administration yesterday gave Italy the benefit of the doubt amid reports that Rome had paid a terrorist group in Iraq a \$1 million ransom to secure the release of two Italian hostages.
World,Police arrest the president of Haiti's senate and two other supporters of former president Bertrand Aristide.
World,The White House embraced the theory that aluminum tubes bound for Iraq were for nuclear centrifuges despite contrary views from America's leading nuclear scientists.
Business,"Unlike recent financial scandals, issues raised by Fannie Mae's regulators pertain to unwieldy accounting rules that are open to widely divergent interpretations."
Sci/Tech,"While Microsoft and Google dominate Internet browsing and search, smaller companies offer worthy alternatives."
Sports,"World No. 1 Roger Federer and No. 2 Andy Roddick showed why they are a level above the rest of the players on the ATP on Saturday, both gutting out three-set wins at the ATP stop in Bangkok to set up a renewal of their rivalry for the Sunday final."
Sports,"Late last night in their game against Minnesota, the Penn State Nittany Lions needed to make a comeback. More appropriately, they needed their offense."
Sports,"seeded Maria Sharapova pounded unseeded Anne  quot;Kosmo quot; Kremer of Luxembourg 6 0, 6 2 Saturday to advance to the final at the WTA stop at Seoul."
Sports,"Expectations come with a noose. In a sport where the need to live one day at a time is always reinforced, not living up to long-range projections often tightens that noose."
World,"Afghan intelligence agents backed by international peacekeeping troops have arrested 60 people, with  quot;reported ties quot; to the Taliban, according to a spokesman for the peacekeepers ."
Business,Rich nations failed to agree at meetings this weekend on a plan for canceling the debts the world #39;s poorest countries owe to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Business, Top executives of Fannie Mae are being called before Congress to explain an accounting lapse as lawmakers delve into operations of the mortgage giant that is already under investigation by federal regulators.
Sports,"Bremen, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayern Munich exacted some revenge Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 win over defending Bundesliga champions Werder Bremen."
World,"Thousands of minority Shiite Muslims rampaged through this eastern Pakistan city for the second straight day yesterday, burning a police station and the mayor #39;s office after a mass funeral for 31 people killed by a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque."
Business,"  John Selvaggio, the architect behind Delta Air Lines #39; Song, has stepped down 22 months after the low fare unit #39;s launch, according to company memos issued Friday."
Sports,Laurence Maroney rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown Saturday night while leading No. 19 Minnesota to a 16-7 victory over Penn State.
Sports,"NC State #39;s Jay Davis trotted back to the Wolfpack sideline early the third quarter, the quarterback absorbing his teammates #39; adulation and exuding a swagger "
Sports,"Major League Baseball finally did what many expected: It announced Washington, DC, will be the new home of the Expos. The best choice?"
World,"The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Mohamed ElBaradei, has arrived in Seoul to discuss South Korea #39;s nuclear experiments after last month #39;s two intrusive inspections."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said the army operation in northern Gaza would expand and continue for as long as necessary to prevent Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel.
World," Disillusioned by officials' failure to improve Bosnia's economy, many voters stayed away from municipal elections on Saturday, while preliminary results indicated that the three nationalist parties were in the lead."
Sports," It was painful for San Francisco to watch Los Angeles celebrate its division title win on Saturday. With a win of their own and some help on Sunday, the Giants can take their turn wooping it up."
Sports,"Noah Herron scored on a 2-yard run in overtime and had two other touchdowns, and Northwestern backed up its pregame trash talk with a 33-27 upset victory over No."
Sports,"Auburn: Every team worth its shoulder pads strives for offensive balance, and the Tigers have the potential to be one heck of a balanced team."
World,"A jailed Indonesian cleric refused to be freed in exchange for two hostages held in Iraq, claiming that kidnapping and holding fellow Muslims is not permitted in Islam."
World,"More than 25 individuals with reported links to the Taliban and its al-Qaeda allies were arrested by Afghan security forces overnight in two locations, spokesmen said Saturday."
Business,"Vioxx was already a big success as an arthritis pain reliever, but Merck  amp; Co. thought it could be an even bigger seller. The drug seemed to have some cancer-prevention qualities "
Business,"A dozen years ago I asked a friend of mine if he would share with me a technical indicator he had invented. He responded,  quot;No problem, after I am done with it."
Sci/Tech,SpaceShipOne - as much a work of art as a groundbreaking flying machine -as recast the mold for spaceflight established by NASA largely because it doesn #39;t have to worry 
Sports,  Argentina #39;s Guillermo Canas overpowered Jiri Novak in straight sets to book his place in the final of the Shanghai Open.
Sports,The streaking Houston Astros used seven pitchers and a Jeff Bagwell home run to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Friday to hold on to their share of the lead in the National League wild card race.
Sports,"Jason Campbell passed for 252 yards and two touchdowns Saturday to lead the ninth-ranked Auburn Tigers over eighth-ranked Tennessee, 34-10."
Sports,"On the same day Orlando  quot;El Duque quot; Hernandez said his tired shoulder was worse than it was a week ago, the Yankees received an encouraging performance from Brown."
World,Halting Palestinian rocket attacks could be crucial for Sharon #39;s plan to abandon occupied Gaza next year. Criticism has soared since a. Palestinian rocket killed two Israeli toddlers at a border town last Wednesday.
World,Authorities found the decapitated bodies of three policemen as sporadic gunfire killed at least one civilian in Haiti #39;s capital on the second day of violent protests staged by followers of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
World,BAGHDAD: A militant group in Iraq has claimed in a statement posted on the Internet on Saturday that it kidnapped and beheaded an Iraqi construction contractor working on a US military base.
Sports,NEW YORK : Three-time former division champion Felix Trinidad shook off the rust from 29 months of retirement by beating Ricardo Mayorga in the eighth round of a middleweight contest.
Sports,"With Rice and San Jose State having made a mockery of the concept of defense, the Spartans picked a most opportune time for a defensive stand."
Business,"PARIS : After a nearly unbroken succession of hurricanes in the Caribbean and typhoons in Asia, the global insurance industry is doing its books, with US\$50 billion in economic losses and US\$20-US\$35 billion in insured losses expected so far."
Sci/Tech,One of the ironies of Wednesdays flight of SpaceShipOne is that those who had the worst view of the flightand the drama that unfolded during the ascentwere the members of the media who came to report on the event.
Sports,"After chasing the Athletics all September, the Angels scored three times in the eighth inning to beat Oakland 5-4 Saturday and clinch their first division title in 18 years."
World,"SEOUL : UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei arrived in South Korea, where his agency is investigating unauthorised nuclear research."
World,Ernie Els holds a two-shot lead at the WGC Championship at Mount Juliet.
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops and aircraft hit hard at Palestinian militants this weekend, killing at least 12 in a massive Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip's largest refugee camp, as masked Hamas gunmen vowed more rocket attacks on Israeli towns.    About 2,000 soldiers have taken control of a 5-mile-deep chunk of northern Gaza to counter militants firing homemade rockets into Israel..."
World," In a shattering series of attacks, suspected separatists hit nine targets   a railroad station and eight markets   with bombs and gunfire across two states in northeastern India on Saturday, killing more than 40 people.    The violence was among the deadliest to hit this ethnic patchwork region, where more than three dozen insurgent groups have been active   including one of Asia's longest running separatist conflicts, dating to shortly before India gained independence from Britain in 1947..."
Business,"Douglas M. Steenland, appointed as Northwest Airlines #39; new CEO and president on Friday, faces the job of leading the airline through the most turbulent times in the industry #39;s history."
Sci/Tech,Online search engine upstart Vivisimo is setting out to convince the masses that Google #39;s vaunted technology isn #39;t the most efficient way to find things on the Internet.
Sports,"South Africas Ernie Els tees off on the 8th hole at Mount Juliet Golf course in the World Golf Championship in Thomastown, Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland on Saturday."
Sports,"  Helio Castroneves led a TOYOTA brigade to capture his second pole position at California Speedway on Saturday, October 2. We were able to make adjustments and have no difficulty during the run, Castroneves said."
Sports,"Then again, you don #39;t think about Mike Nugent missing a 40-yard field goal in overtime. And beyond that, you just don #39;t entertain any notion that Ohio State #39;s defense can get beaten consistently on third down."
Sports,"com. The year was 1947. Harry S. Truman was just across the way in the White House. America was in a state of postwar bliss. And a young, dark-haired broadcaster named Bob Wolff was on "
World,The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived in South Korea on Sunday amid concerns over the country #39;s past nuclear experiments.
World,"The murder created a South African icon. On Sept. 12, 1998, a crowd of young men fatally beat Gugu Dlamini, 36, in her village in rural KwaZulu-Natal province after she revealed that she carried HIV."
World,"Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come a long way in a short time. Just five years ago he was considered a dangerous subversive, sitting out a nine-month jail term for inciting religious hatred."
Sports," In the highest scoring regulation game in Division I A history, Brian Nunez returned an interception 28 yards with 2:18 left for the last of 19 touchdowns and San Jose State beat Rice 70 63 on Saturday night."
Sports,"In his first fight since retiring in early 2002, Felix Trinidad Jr. knocked out Ricardo Mayorga with a stunning right at 2:39 of the eighth round of their middleweight bout."
Business," Whenever I organize my e-mails for an occasional column on reader feedback, I am amazed at the deluge on any subject involving customer service."
Business,"The stock market marches to its own drumbeat, although politicians of both major parties spend a lot of time and money telling voters otherwise."
Sci/Tech,Nintendo #39;s press conferences at the Los Angeles Electronic Entertainment Expo have always been more raucous than those of its competitors.
World,"The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Mohamed ElBaradei, arrived in Seoul Sunday to discuss South Korea #39;s nuclear experiments after last month #39;s two intrusive inspections."
Business,"Raytheon Co. #39;s largest area union of manufacturing employees approved a three-year contract yesterday, according to labor officials and the Waltham defense contractor."
Sci/Tech,US computers users know more about Janet Jackson #39;s breasts than about security software on their own PC. A survey found that 90 of those asked could remember when Ms Jackson suffered her  quot;wardrobe malfunction quot;.
Sci/Tech,Google executives have long conceded that one of their great fears is to be overtaken by a more advanced Internet search technology.
Sports,"  Achieving the Major League record for the most hits in a single year was  quot;the best moment of my career, quot; Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki said after Friday #39;s game."
Sports,Miamis Frank Gore (3) runs past Georgia Techs Dawan Landry (20) during Saturdays game at Georgia Tech. Gore rushed for 127 yards on 25 carries.
Sci/Tech,"Some US computer users vastly under-estimate the dangers of going online, a survey shows."
Sci/Tech,"Devices have remained stubbornly irrelevant to many mainstream users, despite the benefits they might offer and the hype they often get in the press. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Web media giant offered a preview of its redesigned front page Tuesday and said the new simpler look will replace the old one in a few weeks. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"10/03/04. During a week dominated by the first presidential debate and continued atrocities in Iraq, some cool news pretty much got lost in the shuffle: the first of two flights into space "
Sports,com. An Auburn touchdown with 52 seconds left in the first half Saturday night brought a smile to celebrity Tiger fan Charles Barkley pacing the sideline.
World,buried the victims of a wave of bombings and gunfire that killed 46 people in the northeast region. wounding more than 50 in deadliest attacks since a ceasefire with the main Naga rebel group began seven years ago.
Business,"Like thousands of other hopeful New England football fans, John T. Maguire bought a pair of Patriots season tickets in 1994, the same year Robert Kraft bought the team."
Business,"Jack Welch greets you at the door and wants to talk about the Red Sox. The former chairman and chief executive of General Electric Co. is a Bostonian now. He lives in Beacon Hill with his new wife, Suzy Wetlaufer , the former editor of the Harvard Business Review. The two share an office in a sunlit room with a ..."
Business,"For Keri and Mark Seitz, it's come down to this: a new baby or a house?"
Business,"WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Reebok's new strategy: To be seen is to sell. And what better place to be seen than on North Robertson Boulevard, the Rodeo Drive of the younger, hipper set."
Business,Last week's disclosure that former House Speaker Thomas Finneran will run the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council was just the latest sign that life sciences is a key industry in Boston.
Business,"Most investors envy Jack R. Meyer with his double-digit returns over the past year, but even he says he will have trouble making much money in the years to come."
Business,  A federal initiative to repay investors who lost money because of corporate wrongdoing and other misdeeds has amassed  $2.6 billion in just two years and has played a role in almost 100 cases settled by federal regulators.
Business,"With the pro football season in full swing, it's time again for a superfluous digression into the corollaries between investing and sports. I can already hear some of you groaning, but cut me some slack."
Business,"Oct. 11 issue - When Google first burst on the stock-market scene, the guys running the place sounded like political newcomers attaining public office for the first time and vowing to clean up the place: Mr."
Business,"The gross domestic product is up, but jobs are down. Economists say yes, that is possible. MIAMI - It seems, at first blush, to be a baffling contradiction."
Business,"Following a lifetime of helping people through his church work, a \$575,000 gift from the Rev. Donald Bartone will help renew that dedication nearly two years after his death."
Business,"Q: My wife and I bought \$60,000 worth of Lehman Brothers First Trust Opportunity Fund (ticker: LBC) in March 2004. This represents 25 percent of our investments."
Business,"Maybe you can live -- and die -- without them. Wealthy Americans often use a fistful of trusts to slash estate taxes, avoid probate, and control how their money is divvied up. But if your worldly assets are shy of seven figures -- meaning you're unlikely to get hit with estate taxes -- you may want to consider some cut-rate ..."
Business,I've been explaining quite a bit of late about a new federal law that allows banks to convert your checks to digital images.
Business,Washington lawyer William Wilhelm knows from experience that not everybody loves his BlackBerry as much as he does.
Sci/Tech,A commercial spaceliner and a Woodstock-like space festival are the next planned steps in what has been called a  quot;personal space flight revolution.
Sports,  Tenth ranked California jumped out to an early 28 7 lead and never let up in a 49 7 rout of Oregon State yesterday.
Sports,"  Jason Campbell threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 8 Auburn proved itself as a national title contender by overwhelming No."
Sports,Purdue senior quarterback Kyle Orton demolished both a secondary and a streak as he led the 15th-ranked Boilermakers to a 41-16 victory over Notre Dame (3-2).
Sports,"For the 10 drivers competing in NASCAR #39;s new 10-race Nextel Cup Series playoff, there will be one key goal at Talladega Superspeedway: staying out of trouble."
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova won the Korea Open on Sunday, routing Polands Marta Domachowska 6 1, 6 1."
Sports,Larry Bowa #39;s fiery personality made him a fan favorite during his playing days in Philadelphia. It also helped cost him his job as manager.
World,Church congregations in north-east India are preparing to hold special services after blasts and gun attacks killed at least 56 people on Saturday.
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq: Two civilians were killed and 10 injured in a series of overnight air strikes in rebel-held Fallujah, the city hospital said Sunday."
World,"intensity civil war fought by extremists on the left and right   known as the  quot;years of lead quot;  as marked by waves of bombings, assassinations and kidnappings that included the 1978 murder of former prime minister Aldo Moro."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today unveiled a technical preview of SQL Server 2005 Express Manager, a newly developed free database management tool and the second Community Technology Preview of the SQL Server 2005 database."
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America has wielded a heavy legal arsenal in its war against illegal music downloads, including filing another round of lawsuits on Thursday - this time against 762 people."
World,"American-led forces backed by warplanes tightened their grip on the Iraqi rebel stronghold of Samarra yesterday, saying they had killed 125 militants in one of the largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein."
Business,Ontario #39;s securities watchdog said today it hasn #39;t found any evidence of  quot;market timing quot; by insiders of four major Canadian mutual fund firms that are the focus of a high-profile probe of the controversial trading strategy.
Business,"Source says the investment bank is in talks to buy GLG Partners, estimated to be worth \$1.5B. LONDON (Reuters) - Investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc."
Sports,"Buddy Rice says it makes little difference where you start today #39;s Toyota Indy 400 at California Speedway . . . which is good news for Indy Racing League points leader Tony Kanaan, as well as the Indy 500 champion."
Sports,"WHILE WASHINGTON was celebrating a home run Wednesday, Northern Virginia stood helplessly at the plate watching a third strike go by."
World,"US and Iraqi forces announced they seized control of the Iraqi city Samarra on Saturday, after engaging in fierce battles with anti-occupation fighters."
World,"Bosnia #39;s main Muslim, Serb and Croat nationalist parties have been leading in an early count for local polls. Incomplete results released by the election organisers on Sunday indicated a strong backing for "
Sci/Tech," Yahoo's Spartan home page will look even less flashy soon, thanks to an upcoming makeover. The Web media giant offered a preview of its redesigned front page Tuesday (www.yahoo.com/upgrade) and said the simpler look will replace the old one in a few weeks."
Sci/Tech," BlackBerrys and Bluetooth share an embarrassing trait    these two uses of wireless technology have remained stubbornly irrelevant to many mainstream users, despite the benefits they might offer and the hype they often get in the press."
World," Two bombs went off in India's northeastern state of Assam Sunday, killing three people and wounding 15 in escalating violence in the turbulent region, blamed on separatist guerrillas."
World, The final week of Australia's October 9 election began with conservative Prime Minister John Howard confident of winning a fourth term and opposition leader Mark Latham embracing the underdog tag.
World,"A US air strike hits the rebellious city of Falluja, as the Iraqi government says it is now in control of Samarra."
Sci/Tech,US scientists warn that Mount St Helens volcano in Washington state is likely to erupt again at any time.
World,"SHEBERGHAN, Afghanistan -- For the first time in its history, this desert town is showing off the trappings of democracy. Campaign posters decorate storefronts, and the local leader, General Abdul Rashid Dostum, has traded his military uniform for a dark suit and has hit the campaign trail."
World,"SIALKOT, Pakistan -- Thousands of minority Shi'ite Muslims rampaged through this eastern Pakistan city for the second straight day yesterday, burning a police station and the mayor's office after a mass funeral for 31 people killed by a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque."
World,"  Homemade grenades started exploding midmorning Aug. 18 at La Esperanza, El Salvador's largest prison, and the 3,200 inmates locked inside the overcrowded cage stampeded to escape the blasts and the fireballs."
World,  US and Iraqi forces took control of the central Iraqi city of Samarra yesterday but engaged in sporadic clashes with insurgents who had dispersed into the narrowest of its closely packed streets to continue fighting in small bands.
World,  These days the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq is talking less and less about Islam and not at all about revolution.
World,"  When the opening lyrics of ''Dark Side of the Moon quot; floated through the air at a Beijing bar on a recent evening, patrons sang along to the Pink Floyd classic. ''Breathe, breathe in the air, quot; they chanted in chorus. They seemed oblivious to the irony, in a city that is fast becoming one of the world's most polluted."
World,"To listen to Iraq's new police officers is to hear the voices of under-equipped and under-trained men, often unnerved by the danger but determined to work."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. said Saturday sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.3 percent in September, according to its preliminary tally, helped by sales of bedding, electronics, food and pet supplies."
Sports,The belly butterflies will be in full flight this afternoon when the 43-car field takes the green flag at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
Sports,"A season that started with such high hopes for the Cubs wound up with them being eliminated from playoff contention by their fifth straight loss, 8-6, to the Atlanta Braves Saturday."
Sports," TORONTO  #x2014; Suspended by MLB for yesterday's game, Yankee manager Joe Torre opted not to come to SkyDome at all, as Kevin Brown made his second start since returning from a broken left hand."
Sports, Hawaii's Timmy Chang threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns and moved into second place on the NCAA's career passing yardage list as the Warriors defeated Tulsa 44 16 Saturday night.
Sports,"  Once they got their chance to go head to head, the Anaheim Angels showed Oakland which team was best in the AL West."
Sports,"The Dodgers have spent many recent Octobers watching postseason baseball on television. This year, they'll be playing."
Sports,"Jaguars offensive line coach Paul Boudreau has had a tough time with hurricanes battering his house in St. Augustine, Fla., seemingly every week of late, but in a way it's a metaphor for what his line and the Jaguars have been all about this season."
Sports,"  The Revolution revived their playoff hopes again last night, the combination of a 2 0 victory over the Dallas Burn at Gillette Stadium and Chicago's tie with Columbus sets the stage for another dramatic finish to the regular season."
Sports,"Arnold  quot;Red quot; Auerbach, a transfer from Seth Low Junior College in Brooklyn, was a brand-new sophomore at George Washington University on a team filled with talented sophomores who had played together the previous season on an undefeated freshman team. It was 1936, and the newcomer had to prove his worth and battle for playing time at the Washington, D.C., school. ..."
Sports,"  Chris Leak threw for a career high 322 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 16 Florida held off a late rally to beat Arkansas, 45 30, yesterday."
Sports,  Tailback Anthony Davis's return from an eye injury sparked No. 20 Wisconsin's stagnant offense and the Badgers' defense was as stout as ever in a 24 7 victory over Illinois yesterday.
Sports,"  Close . . . but not quite. Holy Cross, in search of its first win in more than a year, suffered its second straight last minute home loss yesterday, dropping a 42 35 decision to Patriot League foe Fordham at Fitton Field."
Sports,"Jason Casey threw a pair of second-quarter touchdown passes and Tufts stymied a fourth-quarter uprising to hold off Bates, 14-12, yesterday at Ellis Oval/Zimman Field in Somerville."
Sports,"Walter Reyes rushed for 237 yards and two touchdowns, including the decisive score with 2:24 left, and Syracuse beat visiting Rutgers, 41-31, yesterday in the Big East opener for both teams."
Sports,"  Wyatt Sexton threw three touchdown passes in his starting debut and Leon Washington ran for 153 yards and a touchdown as No. 9 Florida State defeated North Carolina, 38 16, yesterday."
Sports,"BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Vincent Fuller intercepted Rasheed Marshall's pass with 18 seconds left and Virginia Tech beat No. 6 West Virginia, 19-13, yesterday."
Sports,"LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eric Shelton ran for 129 yards and tied a Louisville record with five touchdowns on the ground yesterday to lead the No. 22 Cardinals to a 59-7 win over East Carolina."
Sports,"Kim Palumbo of Westwood made tennis history at Bridgewater State College as she became the first BSC tennis player to be named the Little East Conference Player of the Week when she was chosen for the period ending Sept. 25. The women's team, along with the men's program, joined the Little East this season, after playing an independent schedule for ..."
Sports,"  Another week, another Big Ten opponent. Another win for Notre Dame?"
Sports,"  Jason Campbell threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 8 Auburn proved itself as a national title contender by overwhelming No. 10 Tennessee, 34 10, last night."
Sports,"Senior Andrew Sullivan booted a 37-yard field goal -- the longest in his career -- with seven seconds left to lead Yale to a come-from-behind, 31-28 nonleague win over Colgate in New Haven yesterday."
Sports,"EASTON, Pa. -- Lafayette's offense excited its homecoming crowd of 5,365 with 399 total yards yesterday, but it was still no match for Harvard."
Sports,"  Jared Zabransky threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 23 Boise State past Southern Methodist, 38 20, last night, extending the longest winning streak in the nation to 16 games."
Sports,"In the highest-scoring regulation game in Division 1-A history, Brian Nunez returned an interception 28 yards with 2:18 left for the last of 19 touchdowns, and San Jose State (2-2, 1-1, WAC) beat Rice, 70-63."
Sports,"Ricky Santos broke his own school record by throwing six touchdown passes and set a school mark with 538 passing yards as New Hampshire withstood Villanova's fourth-quarter rally for a 51-40 victory last night at Villanova, Pa."
Sports,"RUSTON, La. -- Ryan Moats scored his fourth touchdown with less than four minutes left and finished with 236 yards rushing to lead Louisiana Tech to a 28-21 upset of No. 17 Fresno State last night."
Sports,"  Chad Henne threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, and Leon Hart returned a punt 76 yards for a score to help No. 19 Michigan rout Indiana, 35 14, yesterday."
Sports,"With just 300 meters remaining in the Bob McIntyre Bay State Cross Country Invitational Division 2 race yesterday at Franklin Park, Katharina Eidmann began doubting herself.  quot;I was surprised, quot; said Eidmann, a junior at Winchester.  quot;My plan was to have people pushing me but I kind of pulled away early. When Greta Wicklund came up on me toward the end, ..."
Sports,"ATTLEBORO -- An unrelenting Mansfield defense forced four turnovers as the Hornets won the 2004 season's only scheduled matchup between defending Super Bowl winners, defeating Bishop Feehan, 17-7. Mansfield, last year's Division 3 champion, intercepted three passes and forced a key fumble on a Feehan punt return in the fourth quarter, leading to a game-clinching field goal."
Sports,  A quick question: Which team deserves the No. 1 ranking? Acton Boxboro? Everett? Xaverian? They all have legitimate claims to the throne.
Sports,"Reading fans knew Middlesex League rival Woburn had a sensational player in Boston College-bound running back Mike McLaughlin. Yesterday, the host Rockets learned Woburn also has Hart."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists monitoring Mount St. Helens, which erupted with a minor explosion on Friday, said that they were expecting a more powerful explosion within a day or so."
World,Indian police said investigations are under way into attacks that left at least 49 people dead yesterday in two northeastern frontier states that have been troubled by insurgencies.
Business,"Area travel agents say forget about taking that fall-break getaway to hurricane-hammered Florida. The situation may not be much better by Thanksgiving, Christmas or even spring break for "
World," A pilotless U.S. spy plane crashed near its military base in southern Pakistan on Sunday but there were no casualties or damage, police said."
World," President Bush on Saturday ridiculed what he called the ""Kerry doctrine"" as a dangerous outsourcing of America's security, seeking to poke a hole in Sen. John Kerry's debate performance with what advisers see as his rival's biggest miscue."
Sci/Tech,"Early autumn is a fine time for stargazers, with generally clear skies, moderate temperatures and darkness falling earlier and earlier in the evenings."
Sci/Tech,"At the behest of the open source-loving Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT), the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has rejected all of the claims made in one of the four patents that Microsoft holds on the Windows file system."
Sports,Guillermo Canas wrapped up the Shanghai Open title with consummate ease on Sunday following a 6-1 6-0 win against Lars Burgsmuller.
World,"Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Israel #39;s premier warned that his army #39;s largest operation in Gaza in four years would expand, after troops left dozens of dead and rows of houses destroyed, aiming at stopping Palestinian rocket attacks on border towns."
World,"Supporters demanding the return of ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide hurled stones and fired shots in the air yesterday, the third straight day of violent protests that have killed 12 people so far."
World,US forces continued to search door-to-door for any remaining insurgents in Samarra Sunday as citizens arrived at the city #39;s main hospital to claim the bodies of those killed.
World,"A Muslim negotiator involved in trying to free British hostage Ken Bigley has expressed guarded optimism he will be freed, it is reported."
World,American tycoon Malcolm Glazer is reportedly poised to launch a takeover bid for Manchester United.
Sports, Steve Finley hit a grand slam home run  to cap a seven run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as  the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title with a 7 3  win over the San Francisco Giants Saturday.
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  trounced Marta Domachowska 6 1 6 1 to win the Korea Open on  Sunday.
Sports, The red hot Houston Astros slugged six  home runs on Saturday to beat the Colorado Rockies 9 3 and  clinch at least a tie for the National League wild card playoff  berth.
Sports,"For 12 days in the middle of August, a research firm commissioned by Sports Illustrated polled 1,004 sports fans on a variety of topics for the magazine's 50th anniversary issue."
Sports,"Ernie Els held off some early charges under blustery conditions yesterday and shot a 4-under-par 68 to finish where he started -- with a two-stroke lead at the American Express Championship at Thomastown, Ireland, and in great shape to win the World Golf Championship for the first time. Els bounced back from a bogey at No. 9 -- his only ..."
Sports,"NAMES Donald Trump wasn't there giving his trademark hand gesture and uttering those famous words yesterday, but the outcome was the same. Larry Bowa , you're fired. Bowa, the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, was canned a day before the end of yet another disappointing year. The Phillies failed to reach the playoffs for the 11th straight season after coming ..."
Sports,"The cynics will point to the final score of Boston College's 29-7 victory over the University of Massachusetts yesterday before an Alumni Stadium crowd of 43,262 and conclude that the Eagles didn't win convincingly enough against their Division 1-AA opponents."
Business,"President Bush, who credits three years of tax relief programs with helping strengthen the slow economy, said Saturday he would sign into law the Working Families Tax Relief Act to preserve tax cuts."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson sees Rio Ferdinand as a future captain of his club. Fergusons endorsement of his star defender comes a day after England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed him as a future leader of his country.
Sports,"New Delhi, Oct. 3 (PTI): Overnight rains came as a blessing in disguise for Chinese runner Yingjie Sun, who crushed Irish star Sonia O #39;Sullivan #39;s dream of completing a rare triple of world titles by winning "
Sports,"Larry Bowa was fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday, a day before the end of another disappointing year. The Phillies failed to reach the playoffs for the 11th straight season after coming "
World,"Two Palestinians were killed Sunday when Israeli soldiers fired at a house in the Jabalya refugee camp in Gaza, Palestinian hospital and medical sources said."
Sci/Tech,"I got fired from my job last night. To celebrate I threw a party where I flirted with three women and danced with two men. I then trashed my house and, in a fit of angry spite, stole my neighbor #39;s garden gnome."
Sports,China #39;s Sun Yingjie clocked 68 minutes and 40 minutes to win the women #39;s individual title of the world half-marathon championships here Sunday.
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair has had a successful operation for recurrent heart palpitations and is doing well, Sky TV reported on Friday."
Business,The International Monetary Fund appears to be unable to agree on a debt relief plan for the world's poorest nations.
Business,"UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said no deal has been reached on how to clear the debts of the world #39;s poorest nations, a debate that has divided the UK and US governments."
Business,"The European Union and the US must resolve differences over government aid to aircraft makers Airbus SAS and Boeing Co. and avoid taking the dispute to the World Trade Organization, French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said."
Sci/Tech,Scientists hope to build a giant pinhole camera in space to spot planets orbiting distant stars. The New Worlds Imager would be the size of a football field with a 30ft wide hole in the centre.
Sports,"Please forgive us our nonchalance about nuance. At 228, we #39;re still a toddler nation among great civilizations. We can #39;t help it if we can #39;t make such a big hoo-ha about a mysterious Japanese man slapping singles in the quietest corner of our country."
Sports,"Of all places to bring NASCAR #39;s new Chase for the Championship, this is the chanciest. Restrictor-plate racing here is more about luck than speed or skill."
Business," World finance leaders, struggling to find a way to help the world #39;s poorest countries get out from under huge debts, did not reach agreement Saturday, but promised to devise a new plan by year #39;s end."
Sci/Tech,"THERE #39;S no space in the space station. So a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk. Only this stuff floated away in space."
Sci/Tech,"Mojave, Calif.Years from now, when future historians write about the democratization of space, don #39;t be surprised if this dusty, scrappy little town comes to be known as the 21st-century equivalent of Kitty Hawk."
Sci/Tech,"Music downloading and file-sharing are on the increase, and record companies who attempt to regulate illegal downloaders get short shrift from internet users, a survey reveals today."
Sports,Argentine Guillermo Canas crushed Germany #39;s Lars Burgsmuller 6-1 6-0 to win the Shanghai Open on Sunday. Canas broke his opponent #39;s serve in the third game of the first set and 
Sports,Last year Brady Quinn entered Purdue #39;s Ross-Ade Stadium as a tentative freshman embarking on a crash course in college quarterbacking.
World,"India #39;s Home Minister Shivraj Patil Sunday said stern action would be taken to deal with a spurtin terrorist attacks in the country #39;s northeast, where 53 people were killed "
Business,"It was a tough job to fill. Who could possibly be recruited two years ago to take over the Securities and Exchange Commission, and rescue it from several tumultuous years?"
Sports, There were tears and jeers during Saturday night #39;s English Premier League matches. Here are the match reports... Champions Arsenal bounced back from a disappointing Champions League performance with 
Sports,"Wasteful Valencia had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Real Betis on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid missed a chance to move into the Spanish leaguie #39;s top three when they were beaten 1-0 away to Real Sociedad."
Sports,The largest crowd of the season came to see the Expos play in Montreal for the final time Wednesday. There were tears and boos. Some lobbed golf balls and bottles onto the field at Olympic Stadium in protest.
Sports,They are two schools known for their quarterback pedigree. Purdue #39;s Kyle Orton and Notre Dame #39;s Brady Quinn added to that mystique Saturday.
World,"A Kuwaiti newspaper reported that a new group is trying to secure Bigleys release, which could include the possibility of a ransom."
World,"Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the house of Mauritania #39;s national security chief early Sunday, police in the coup-prone West African country said."
Business,Two of the world's largest brewers - Belgium's Inbev and Holland's Heineken - announce new takeovers in Germany and Russia respectively.
Business, The federal lockup Martha Stewart will call home for the next five months is getting a makeover just in time for domestic diva #39;s arrival this week.
Sci/Tech,A team of aviation pioneers with dreams of one day offering tourist trips into space will tomorrow attempt to clinch a 5.5 million prize by launching a craft beyond the 
Sports,"After winning his third Half Marathon title of the year beating last edition #39;s silver medallist Fabiano Joseph, Kenyan Paul Kirui said he was not all afraid of competing against the Tanzanian."
Sports,"     The essential difference between the A #39;s and the Anaheim Angels, so narrow yet so pronounced, rang loud and clear Saturday, distilled to a single inning."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Oct. 2, 2004 - Afghan intelligence agents backed by international peacekeepers arrested 25 people allegedly linked to the Taliban and al-Qaida in an early morning raid in eastern Kabul Saturday, a spokesman for the peacekeepers said."
World," Iraqi police have found the bodies of a man and a woman, both believed to be Westerners, south of Baghdad, the director of the hospital that received the corpses said on Sunday."
World," The campaign for Afghanistan's landmark presidential election has been marred by intimidation and official partiality, the United Nations said on Sunday, but it expects this week's vote to be relatively free and fair."
World, Israeli leader Ariel Sharon vowed on  Sunday to widen an offensive into Gaza which has killed at  least 50 Palestinians until militants stop firing rockets that  have fueled criticism of his plan to abandon the occupied  strip.
Business,"Business India: New Delhi, Dec 6 : IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Monday announced a  quot;multi-year, multimillion dollar quot; deal with Ferrari to assist in the development of their Formula 1 car for the next racing season."
World," Iraqi police have found the bodies of a  man and a woman, both believed to be Westerners, south of  Baghdad, the director of the hospital that received the corpses  said on Sunday."
World, Israel demanded Sunday the United  Nations investigate whether Palestinians filmed in the Gaza  Strip were militants using a U.N. van to transport rockets for  use against Israel.
Business,"Smiths Group Plc, which makes insulin pumps and anthrax-detection systems for the US Postal Service, agreed to buy Medex Inc. for \$625 million in cash to expand its medical-equipment division."
World," Pope John Paul, looking tired and  speaking with difficulty, put five Catholics on the road to  sainthood on Sunday, including the 19th century German mystic  nun who inspired Mel Gibson's film on Christ's passion."
World,"The Darfur crisis has laid bare an unspoken Arab-African fault line that runs from Mauritania in the west, to Sudan in the east."
World," Finance officials failed to resolve their differences over debt relief for the world's poorest countries and Iraq while expressing concern about the impact high oil prices would have on a strengthening global economy.    The ministers and central bank governors attended weekend steering committee meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank before heading into a session involving all 184 member nations of the two lending organizations on Sunday, the final day of talks..."
Business,"HACKENSACK, NJ - With one deal, Cendant Corp. is moving from an also-ran to one of the top players in the booming online travel business."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 01, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - After his company announced that it #39;s acquiring security and authentication tools from Netscape Security Solutions to bolster its software arsenal (see story), Red Hat Inc."
Sports,"  Kenya #39;s Paul Kirui won the World half marathon Sunday and China #39;s Sun Ying Jie took the women #39;s race. The 24 year old Kirui finished in 1 hour, 2 minutes, 15 seconds, beating Tanzania #39;s Fabiano Joseph by 16 seconds."
Sports,"TALLADEGA -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. begins his last week at age 29 today, and  quot;Little E quot; is laying plans for the future. The most immediate include a strategy for today #39;s EA Sports 500 at Talladega Superspeedway "
Sports,"Auburn #39;s bludgeoning of the Vols was a painful reminder that growing pains are part of the SEC schedule. As talented as Erik Ainge and Brent Schaeffer may be, neither was prepared for the kind of reality check that Auburn cashed last night."
World,"A string of bomb and gun attacks in northeastern India continued for a second day Sunday as blasts in a crowded market, a tea plantation and elsewhere killed three people and wounded another 18."
World,"Au Prince   Calm settled over the Haitian capital early on Sunday after two days of political unrest left 10 dead, as aid continued to arrive in flood ravaged areas in the north."
World,"SEOUL, South Korea The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says although the nuclear experiments South Korea performed years ago were small, his agency needs to make sure they don #39;t happen again."
World,"Pope John Paul, looking tired and speaking with difficulty, put five Catholics on the road to sainthood Sunday, including the 19th century German mystic nun who inspired Mel Gibson #39;s film on Christ #39;s passion."
World,"Wildlife conservationists are expected to push for new trade restrictions to protect fast-disappearing animals and plants, while lobbyists try to free up commerce in some species at international talks starting yesterday in Bangkok."
Sports, Argentine Guillermo Canas crushed  Germany's Lars Burgsmuller 6 1 6 0 to win the Shanghai Open on  Sunday.
Business, The U.S. IPO market's first half  revival from last year's moribund levels turned into a summer  of discontent for many eager companies trying to tap the public  markets.
Sports,FORMER World No. 1 Kim Clijsters is unlikely to play again this year after aggravating a wrist injury in the semi-finals of the WTA tournament today.
Sports,"Tennessee tailback Cedric Houston needed only 61 yards against Auburn to reach the 2,000 yard mark, but he came up six yards short."
Business,"FROM a compulsively neat desk inside a company that routinely jousts with powerful critics from the White House, Congress, the Federal Reserve and Wall Street, J. Timothy Howard has been the financial architect of one of the world #39;s most formidable and "
Sci/Tech,Richard Branson plans to fly the first commercial passengers into space. Let #39;s hope we experience delays. This week Sir Richard Branson announced his plans to fly the first commercial passengers into space.
Sports,"Following the end of his eight-month ban for missing a drugs test, the defender is set to return to the England squad on Sunday night ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan."
Sports," The Houston Astros are one win from completing an amazing late season playoff push. Roy Oswalt became the NL #39;s first 20 game winner, and Jeff Kent and Craig Biggio each homered twice, giving the "
Sports,"In a game with 1,048 yards of total offense, it #39;s hard to believe either Notre Dame or Purdue would come up short in any department."
World,"A vast police operation in France and Spain netted at least 18 suspected members of the armed Basque separatist group ETA and large stocks of weapons, authorities said."
World,"Bangkok: Fourteen people were killed and five injured Sunday in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand #39;s ancient capital Ayuthaya, officials and witnesses said."
World,"Tony Blair is recovering at Chequers after undergoing hospital treatment for his recurring heart  quot;flutter quot;. Dressed casually in jeans, blue open-necked shirt and blazer, the Prime Minister grinned broadly and waved at waiting reporters and photographers."
World, UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said he wants South Korea to come clean about past unauthorized nuclear experiments and not to repeat its mistake.
World," U.S. and Iraqi forces on Sunday  declared victory in Samarra, the first step of a drive to take  back all of Iraq's rebel held areas before elections due in  January."
World," Suspected separatists bombed a power line, a gas pipeline, a tea plantation and a crowded marketplace in northeastern India on Sunday, intensifying a campaign of violence that has killed more than 50 people and wounded at least 100 over the last two days.    The violence, affecting the states of Nagaland and Assam, was among the deadliest to hit the region, where more than three dozen insurgent groups have been active..."
Business,The world #39;s leading finance officials and ministers appear to be failing to reach agreement on debt relief for the poorest nations.
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein, head of Lazard LLC, is asking partners to take a one-third pay cut as he readies the world #39;s largest closely held investment bank for a share sale, people familiar with the situation said."
Sci/Tech,"Vivisimo #39;s co-founder and chief executive, Raul Valdes-Perez, was a protege of Herbert Simon, a Nobel laureate who was a pioneer in artificial intelligence research."
Sports,"It was evident in the Purdue players postgame celebration following the 41-16 victory, the way Uche Nwaneri did his best impression of Touchdown Jesus, arms raised to the heavens."
World,"By MARK METHERELL, MATT WADE, TOM ALLARD and COSIMA MARRINER. Australia #39;s prime minister John Howard has proffered \$A1 billion in new handouts to older Australians two days after Labor #39;s \$A2."
World,"More than 150,000 people took to the streets to protest planned cuts to social benefits in what police described as the largest anti-government demonstrations in the Netherlands in 20 years."
World,The people of Slovenia are voting in the first parliamentary elections since the country joined the European Union and Nato earlier this year.
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein, head of Lazard, could sell the investment bank rather than float it on the stock market, the Observer newspaper has reported."
Sports,The Georgia Bulldogs insisted all week that they didn #39;t circle this game on their calendars after losing twice to LSU last season.
Business," Ten months after the Parmalat scandal  rocked the global finance industry, a judge next week begins  deciding whether to put on trial executives, bankers and  auditors of the dairy group plus three financial institutions."
Business,"Within the past two weeks, we also celebrated our 10th anniversary and 15th anniversary of holding two of our favorite investments."
Sports,Puerto Rican middleweight Felix Trinidad has returned to the ring in spectacular fashion beating Ricardo Mayorga in his comeback fight at Madison Square Garden.
Sports,"FONTANA, United States : Brazil #39;s Tony Kanaan can clinch the Indy Racing League season championship by finishing in the top four at the Toyota Indy 400 here Sunday."
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova won the Korea Open on Sunday with an easy 6-1, 6-1 victory over Poland #39;s Marta Domachowska."
Sports,"For the third time this year, Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick to win a tournament - the top seed easily winning 6-4, 6-0 to pick up the \$550,000 Thailand Open."
World,The brother of British hostage Ken Bigley says he has received a pledge from the Gadaffi family that they would help to secure his release.
World,"A MASSIVE explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand today killed 14 people, including a 4-year-old boy, and injured two others, a police official said."
Business,American tycoon Malcolm Glazer is reportedly poised to launch a takeover bid for Manchester United.
World,"An eight-year-old Thai girl and a dog were confirmed to have been infected with Asia #39;s deadly bird flu on Sunday as the country battled a second major outbreak of the virus this year, authorities said."
Sports,Leading results in the Rally of Italy on Sunday: 1. Petter Solberg (Norway) Subaru 4:43:47.9 2. Sebastien Loeb (France) Citroen 2:07.
World,THE brother of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley was yesterday investigating whether it might be possible to buy his sibling #39;s life. Paul Bigley was looking into reports in a Kuwaiti newspaper that a Iraqi militant 
World,"A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand today killed 14 people, including a four-year-old boy, and injured two others, a police official said."
World," quot;BE not dismayed, quot; sang the Pitcairn Islanders, all wearing their best clothes, in a white, wooden church high above Bounty Bay."
Business,US stocks rose this week after reports showed the economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter and manufacturing expanded in September for a 16th straight month.
Sports,"It seemed like a difficult assignment. Felix Trinidad returned to the ring last night after more than two years of inactivity to fight Ricardo Mayorga, a sturdy former champion who is capable of scoring a knockout with either hand."
World,SEOUL : UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said he wants South Korea to come clean about past unauthorized nuclear experiments and not to repeat its mistake.
World,"About 14 people were killed and two others were injured Sunday in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand #39;s central Ayuthaya province, said a local official."
World,"Voters in Slovenia, Serbia and Georgia #39;s breakaway republic of Abkhazia cast ballots Sunday in elections for lawmakers and government leaders."
World,"Hospital officials in Iraq say police have found the bodies of a man and a woman south of Baghdad. Both appeared to be Westerners, but neither had identification."
World,"A senior journalist was killed in northern Sherpur town of Bogra district early Sunday by unknown assailants. Dipamkar Chakraborty, the executive editor of a newspaper The Durjoy "
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk this week announced a series of CF (CompactFlash) cards that double the read and write speeds of its fastest flash cards available today, as well as an 8GB version of its Ultra II CF Type 1 flash memory card."
World,"AUSTRALIA As the Oct. 9 election nears, polls show the rivals - the coalition led by Prime Minister John Howard, and Mark Latham #39;s Labor party -eck-and-neck."
World,"The head of the United Nations nuclear agency is in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss the country #39;s past unauthorized nuclear experiments."
World,"Bosnia #39;s main Muslim, Serb and Croat nationalist parties were ahead in local polls, partial results showed on Sunday, but voter turnout fell below 50 percent for the first time."
Sci/Tech," Singer songwriter Billy Joel married his fiancee, 23 year old Kate Lee, in a ceremony Saturday at his Long Island mansion, his record label said. Joel, 55, wed Lee in a sunset wedding at his waterfront home, Newsday reported in its online editions. Columbia Records, Joel's label, announced the marriage Saturday night. A spokeswoman for Joel could not immediately be reached for comment."
Sci/Tech,"News.com #39;s John Borland lays out the issues with shelving Microsoft #39;s insecure Internet Explorer with a non-MS brower, such as Firefox... The problem is that many Web developers create their sites so they "
Sci/Tech, Nasa #39;s Atlanta based Institute for Advanced Concepts has a new field of futuristic dreams to nurture   from engineering organisms that could live on Mars to swarms of microscopic satellites to map the Earth.
World,Pope John Paul II will declare two controversial Roman Catholic figures blessed at a Vatican ceremony on Sunday. Beatification is the last step on the road to sainthood.
World," French police arrested 17 people and discovered a cache of heavy weapons during raids in southwestern France that targeted suspected members of Spain #39;s armed Basque separatist group ETA, officials said."
World," Thailand is battling a second major outbreak of the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, as a nine year old girl and a dog have both tested positive for the virus."
World,Afghan and international forces laid a security ring around Kabul on Monday in preparation for the inauguration of Hamid Karzai as Afghanistan #39;s first popularly elected 
World," Turkey declared that it had fulfilled all the political criteria for membership talks with the European Union on Sunday, three days before a recommendation from the EU's executive that will give Ankara a green light."
World," Pope John Paul II on Sunday moved five Catholics closer to sainthood, including Austria's last reigning emperor and a German nun whose graphic visions of Christ's suffering helped inspire the blockbuster movie ""The Passion of the Christ."""
World," Sen. John Kerry's doctors have told him he is cured of the prostate cancer that sidelined him almost two years ago and that there is a slim chance it could recur in the next decade, The New York Times said Sunday in a report based on interviews with the Democratic presidential nominee and several of his physicians."
World," Chief U.N. war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte, international law experts and human rights activists gathered in Belgrade on Friday to review Serbia's shortcomings in dealing with war crimes committed during the 1990s Balkan conflicts."
World, U.S. led forces tightened their  grip on a rebel held city on Sunday in the first step of a  campaign to take back all of Iraq but drew complaints about the  cost in lives and suffering.
World, Israeli leader Ariel Sharon vowed on  Sunday to widen an offensive into Gaza which has killed over 50  Palestinians until militants stop firing rockets that have  fueled criticism of his plan to quit the occupied strip.
World," Turkey declared that it had fulfilled  all the political criteria for membership talks with the  European Union on Sunday, three days before a recommendation  from the EU's executive that will give Ankara a green light."
World," Indian troops prepared to flush  out guerrillas from thick jungles of Assam on Sunday after a  fresh wave of bombs ripped through streets and marketplaces  killing four people and wounding 40, officials said."
World," Bosnia's main Muslim, Serb and Croat  nationalist parties were ahead in local polls, partial results  showed on Sunday, but voter turnout fell below 50 percent for  the first time."
Sports,"They #39;ll remember Chad Pennington for that renegade scramble into harm #39;s way, risking that suspect shoulder on a torrid third-down tear deep into Texans #39; territory."
World,An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand kills at least 14 people and injures several others.
World,A view shows Gaza from an Israeli guard tower at the border area of the Gaza strip and the Jewish settelment of Nissanit. Photo: AFP.
Sports," Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic captured his first ATP title, defeating Filippo Volandri of Italy 6 3, 6 3 Sunday at the Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia."
World,"CENTRE ISLAND, N.Y. - Singer-songwriter Billy Joel married his fiancee, 23-year-old Kate Lee, in a ceremony Saturday at his Long Island mansion, his record label said..."
World," Suspected separatists bombed a power line, a gas pipeline, a tea plantation and a crowded marketplace in northeastern India on Sunday, intensifying a campaign of violence that has killed more than 50 people and wounded at least 100 over the last two days.    The violence, affecting the states of Nagaland and Assam, was among the deadliest to hit the region, where more than three dozen insurgent groups have been active..."
World," As they prepare to wrap up their murder case against Scott Peterson in the death of his pregnant wife Laci, even prosecutors have acknowledged their case has at times left jurors scratching their heads..."
Sci/Tech,"Genesis engineers and scientists have wrapped the crash site of the solar-wind collecting probe, with hopes of recovering mission objectives. A few disk fragments have been sent to California researchers, but NASA scientists are still working in Utah to preserve the bulk of the cargo."
Business," A new reporting period for company  earnings kicks into gear this week, giving investors a bit of  hard data to chew on, and markets could be volatile if the  price of crude oil stays north of  $50 a barrel."
Business,CHINA sat down with the world #39;s top financial powers for the first time at the weekend as officials grappled for ways to keep global economic momentum on track in the face of ominously rising oil prices.
Business,CONSTRUCTION giant Multiplex was assessing at the weekend whether to top Westfield #39;s 585 million (\$1.5 billion) bid for the British property group Chelsfield.
Business, The Energy Department said last week it has approved another emergency oil loan to a refining company to make up for crude supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.
Business,"Merck Labs has pulled Vioxx, their arthritis drug, off the market after discovering during trials the possibility of a link to stroke or heart attack."
Sports,Elena Dementieva fought back from an atrocious start against fellow Russian Elena Bovina to win the Gaz de France Stars tournament in Belgium.
Sports," David Beckham will remain as England skipper despite his poor recent form, national coach Sven Goran Eriksson said on Sunday."
Sports,Purdue receiver Taylor Stubblefield found inspiration in some comments he read from Notre Dame cornerback Dwight Ellick before Saturday #39;s football game.
Sports,"The Oakland A #39;s have been problematic for the Anaheim Angels for so many years (think the early  #39;70s, late  #39;80s, and the last few seasons) that you #39;d have thought this was a bigger deal than it was."
World,Two Sydney-based Royal Australian Navy officers have been charged by police with possession of child pornography allegedly downloaded from the internet on to a computer on board their ship.
Business,"Yahoo #39;s Spartan home page will look even less flashy soon, thanks to an upcoming makeover. The Web media giant offered a preview of its redesigned front page Tuesday (www."
Sci/Tech,"Vivisimo this week unveiled Clusty.com, the first full-service search engine site powered completely by Vivismios breakthrough clustering technology."
Sci/Tech,"What are the qualities required of an astronaut? In his marvellous book about the space pioneers, The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe makes it clear that high on the list are a certain doggedness, combined with a complete lack of imagination."
Sports,ENGLISH Premier League champion Arsenal opened a five-point lead at the top of the table after a 4-0 thrashing of Charlton Athletic at Highbury yesterday.
Sports,"Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack has apologised to Werder Bremen defender Frank Fahrenhorst for breaking his nose with a stray elbow in Bayern #39;s 2-1 win on Saturday, but stressed there was no intent."
Sports,Petter Solberg of Norway drove his Subaru to victory in the Rally of Italy in Sardinia on Sunday to keep alive his slim chances of retaining the world title.
Sports,"Fila Ducatis James Toseland won the 2004 World Superbike Championship by finishing second, one place ahead of teammate Regis Laconi in the final round at Magny-Cours."
World,"GUWAHATI, India: At least 46 people died and 118 were wounded in India #39;s northeast in one of the deadliest waves of violence in the insurgency-infested region in years."
World,"Afghan security forces backed by US helicopter gunships stormed a Taliban safe house, killing one man and capturing 15 others, in an attempt to curb attacks ahead of this weeks presidential election, officials said on Sunday."
World,"Police detained 21 suspects, including an ETA leader, and seized a large arms cache on Sunday in a sweep against the Basque guerrilla group in France and Spain, officials said."
World,"Gerry Adams, leader of the Irish Republican Army #39;s (IRA) political ally Sinn Fein, signaled on Sunday that the guerrilla group was ready to give up its arms, but only if a new Northern Ireland peace deal can be struck."
Business,Arthritis sufferers across South Africa have been inundating call centres and pharmacists in the wake of the shock withdrawal of their medication by the manufacturers of the most widely used drug treating the disease.
Business,"Darleen Druyun, who was leaving to join Boeing, gets nine months for sweetening tanker deal. ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Reuters) - The former No."
World," Gerry Adams, leader of the Irish Republican Army's (IRA) political ally Sinn Fein, signaled on Sunday that the guerrilla group was ready to give up its arms, but only if a new Northern Ireland peace deal can be struck."
World," The U.S. Supreme Court begins a new term on Monday that will decide important cases on federal sentencing rules, the death penalty for juveniles and the medical use of marijuana."
World,"PRIME Minister Ariel Sharon said yesterday Israel would expand its deadliest Gaza offensive in four years, keeping troops in the area indefinitely."
World,"Pope John Paul has declared two controversial figures blessed - the last stage of beatification before sainthood. One of them is Emperor Karl of Austria, a devout Catholic, who has been criticised for authorising "
World,"On Thursday, as news was leaking out that Russia was likely to ratify the Kyoto global warming treaty, a group of US business executives was discussing climate policy as they lunched on chicken and avocado sandwiches in Washington #39;s St."
World," Gerry Adams, leader of the Irish  Republican Army's (IRA) political ally Sinn Fein, signaled on  Sunday that the guerrilla group was ready to give up its arms,  but only if a new Northern Ireland peace deal can be struck."
Sports,"BERKELEY, Calif. California refused to run up the score or beg for poll votes. Maybe the Bears should have. Cal was left out of the Bowl Championship Series."
World,Iran says it will take part in a US-sponsored conference on election plans for Iraq due to be held in Cairo next month.
World," Pope John Paul II on Sunday moved five Catholics closer to sainthood, including Austria's last reigning emperor and a German nun whose graphic visions of Christ's suffering helped inspire the blockbuster movie ""The Passion of the Christ.""   Cheers went up in St. Peter's Square from a crowd of about 30,000 people when the pontiff finished reading the Latin words with which he beatified the five candidates, and banners with their images were unfurled on the facade of St..."
World,"American soldiers venture out of their bases into dangerous streets, confronting myriad of  unseen risks."
Sci/Tech,"  The world's first private manned spacecraft will make its second space flight in five days Monday in the final stage of its attempt to win a 10 million USD prize, organisers said.       SpaceShipOne is scheduled to take off at around 7:00 am (1400 GMT) and blast out of the earth's atmosphere just over an hour later in its quest for the Ansari X Prize purse, aimed at spurring a new era of commercial space travel..."
World,"Suspected separatists bombed a crowded market, a tea plantation and other sites Sunday, killing seven people in a second day of explosions and gun attacks that have left at least 57 dead and more than 100 wounded in northeast India."
World,"The Boeing 737 banked sharply to the left as it roared into the sky from Baghdad International Airport. The pilot, Adel Aldoori, cupped his hand to block the sun and scanned the ground from the tiny cockpit window."
World,"With crude oil prices pushing to above \$50 per barrel, the world is dividing into camps of winners and losers."
World,"<p></p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Former Peruvian President AlbertoFujimori's bank accounts contain millions of dollars, much morethan he could earn and potential proof that he stole large sumsof state money during his 10-year rule, a Supreme Court judgesaid on Saturday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON     WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans should feel reasonably safe taking government-approved prescription drugs - with a few caveats - even after a popular arthritis medication was pulled from the market, medical experts say. But the problems with Vioxx raise questions about the Food and Drug Administration's safety review process and the length of time it took Merck to pull the drug, observers say..."
Sci/Tech,"Fat is a little-discussed source of stem cells, those versatile biological building blocks that can morph into a variety of tissues. However, fat-derived stem cells, researchers say, might someday provide replacement tissue for treating such conditions as Parkinson's disease, heart attacks, heart failure and bone defects."
Sports," The majors over, Ernie Els got a consolation prize Sunday by capturing his first World Golf Championship. Els outlasted Thomas Bjorn in a brilliantly played duel at Mount Juliet, making a 6 foot birdie on the 17th hole for a cushion he desperately needed and closing with a 3 under 69 to win the American Express Championship by one shot."
Sports," Top seeded Elena Dementieva won the last five games to come back and beat Elena Bovina 0 6, 6 0, 6 4 Sunday in the WTA Tour's latest all Russian final to win the Gaz de France Stars tournament."
Sports,"In the off season, it is for most F1 and racing fans, a long time with no racing action. The Race of Champions gives the fans a little breath."
Business,"Although the economy as a whole is in its best shape in three decades, improved growth is threatened by disparities between wealthy nations and the developing world as well as rising oil prices."
Sports,  Ernie Els held off a strong challenge from playing partner Thomas Bjorn to win the American Express Championship by one shot Sunday.
World,"An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has killed at least 14 people and injured several others. It completely destroyed the factory in the city of Ayutthaya, about 70km (44 miles) north of Bangkok, and damaged nearby houses."
World,"THE unidentified bodies of a decapitated man and a woman who died of bullet wounds have been found south of the Iraqi capital, hospital officials said today."
Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow  repeated on Sunday the Bush administration would support  complete debt relief for the poorest countries and said details  of how to implement a plan could be worked out.
Sci/Tech,"Vivisimo Search Engine Clusty Offers More Targeted Search\\Vivisimo this week unveiled Clusty.com, the first full-service search engine site powered completely by Vivismio's breakthrough clustering technology. Instead of simply presenting long lists of results, Clusty.com groups search results into folder topics, giving users a quick overview of the main themes in ..."
Sci/Tech,"  Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO   News), today announced that several global carriers and research networks are now deploying and trialing the Cisco CRS 1 Carrier Routing System as a key "
Sci/Tech,Application migration specialist ArtinSoft is planning tools to smooth customers #39; transition from Oracle to Microsoft Corp #39;s SQL Server.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. claimed unofficial bragging rights Tuesday as owner of the world #39;s fastest supercomputer. For three years running, the fastest supercomputer has been NEC #39;s Earth Simulator in Japan."
Sports,ARE Arsenal truly the Invincibles or are we merely witnessing the breakdown of what is laughably called the best football league in Europe?
World,"WHEN it comes to national security as an election issue, John Howard still leads Mark Latham by a wide margin as preferred prime minister."
World,"A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has killed 14 people, including a 4-year-old boy, and injured two others, a police official said."
Sci/Tech," Thousands of tourists spent hours gazing at Mount St. Helens, packing buildings, crowding parking lots and watching from roadsides to see what the rumbling mountain would do next."
Business,"Information technology company Electronic Data Systems Corp. on Friday said it reached a modified agreement for a Navy Marine Corps intranet contract, effective immediately."
World,"A Palestinian militant was killed Sunday afternoon by an Israeli army missile in eastern Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza, Palestinian medics and witnesses reported."
World,"The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has said he is aware nuclear experiments South Korea has conducted were small, but noted his agency needs to make sure they will not be repeated."
Business,"Royal Ahold NV, the food retailer that owns the US Giant chain, agreed to sell its Spanish business to Permira funds for 685 million euros (\$851 million)."
Sci/Tech,"THE federal Office of Film and Literature Classification has refused to classify controversial game Manhunt, banning it from sale in Australia."
Sports,Valencia maintained their place at the top of the Primera Liga as they had to settle for a share of the spoils against Real Betis but by the end of the weekend they may be toppled from the summit.
Sports,"European soccer #39;s governing body threatened to remove the 2008 European Championships from hosts Austria and Switzerland, citing the Swiss for failing to build a new stadium in Zurich."
World,"Two of Spain #39;s most wanted alleged terrorists and at least 16 other suspected members of the armed Basque separatist group ETA were captured Sunday in a vast French-Spanish police operation, authorities said."
Business,A World Bank expert said the year 2004 is going to be a good year for China as the country #39;s economy will grow rapidly with higher-than 
Business,"As the presidential campaign enters its final month, Sen. John Kerry and President Bush on Saturday offered starkly different views of the economy in a deliberate shift from Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"Otago University computer science lecturer and games expert Simon McCallum is urging parents to pay more attention to the ratings classifications on computer games, many of which, he says, are aimed at adults."
Sci/Tech,"BACK in 1959, the seven men chosen to be the first Americans in space were trained on what Nasa called airborne microgravity missions."
World,A 5-year-old girl who was taken to Singapore for treatment after being critically wounded in the Australian Embassy bombing in Indonesia will be flown home to Italy.
Sports,"Argentina #39;s Guillermo Canas had an easy time winning the final of the Heineken Open in Shanghai. Canas, the No. 3 seed, rolled to his third ATP tournament win this season with a 6-1 6-0 straight-sets victory over Lars Burgsmuller of Germany."
Sports,"Kenya #39;s Paul Kirui won the world half-marathon title Sunday, capping a year in which he also captured 13.1-mile races in Rome and Berlin."
Sports,Alan Smith netted his sixth goal of the season to earn Manchester United a precious point against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. Boro looked certain to record a Premiership win against the Red Devils for the 
Business," Bolstered by evidence the presidential race is turning his way, John Kerry yesterday outlined a new campaign phase   casting President Bush as a pal of the rich, himself as the friend of the middle class."
Sports,Goran Eriksson tipped Rio Ferdinand as a future captain on Saturday ahead of the Manchester United defender #39;s return to the national squad.
World,Tony Blair was today admitted to Hammersmith Hospital for treatment on a recurring heart condition. The Prime Minister said he felt  quot;fine quot; as he left Downing Street for the London hospital.
World,"THE family of British engineer Kenneth Bigley, held hostage in Iraq for more than two weeks, has asked Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi to help secure his release, they said today."
World,"THREE weeks ago, photographs of an unconscious Elisabeth Musu bleeding from her wounds were flashed around the world. Yesterday afternoon, the survivor of last month #39;s Jakarta bomb blast smiled for the camera "
Sports,Saturdays 49-7 loss to No. 10 California evoked memories of an era that Beavers fans would like to forget - a 28-year span of futility from 1971-98 when OSU failed to have a winning season.
Business,"LONDON (AFX) - Smiths Group PLC, the UK aerospace-to-medical-products maker, is in advanced talks to buy US healthcare group Medex for close to 1 bln usd (517 mln stg) the Sunday Telegraph reported without citing its source."
Business,"US stocks look to open flat on Monday as investors pause after a busy week on Wall Street, with oil prices ticking higher and the dollar still hovering near record lows."
World," Nigerian rebel leader Mujahid Dokubo Asari assured his arch rival in the battle for the control of oil resources in the Niger Delta, Ateke Tom that he was ready to make peace."
World, A decision by the Bush administration to sanction two top Indian scientists for nuclear cooperation with Iran highlighted the risks of improving U.S. relations with the South Asian power.
World," How political can it be for Congress to help farmers and ranchers suffering from a drought? Judge by the television viewing habits of Sen. George Allen of Virginia, who heads the Senate's Republican campaign operation."
World, Chief UN war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte said that the UN court investigating atrocities in the former Yugoslavia had transferred a case to Serbian prosecutors for the first time.
World," Waving white flags, Iraqis fled  the city of Samarra on river boats on Sunday as U.S. forces  claimed victory over insurgents in the first step of an  offensive aimed at taking control of rebel held cities."
World, Israeli leader Ariel Sharon vowed on  Sunday to widen an offensive into Gaza which has killed 55  Palestinians until militants stop firing rockets that have  fueled criticism of his plan to quit the occupied strip.
Business,"HSBC Holdings, Europe #39;s biggest bank by market value, said Monday that David Eldon would retire as chairman of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp."
World," British terror suspects arrested in  August were trying to construct a dirty bomb and planned to  attack targets in London, including the Heathrow Express  airport rail line, Time magazine reported."
World," Suspected separatist rebels set  off a string of fresh bomb blasts in northeastern India on  Sunday, bringing the death toll in a weekend of violence to 56."
World, Brazil's ruling Worker's  Party (PT) was looking to strengthen its hand in its fight to  transform this huge Latin American country with a good  performance in nationwide municipal elections on Sunday.
World,Iran's conservative-dominated parliament votes to sack Transport Minister Ahmad Khorram.
World,U.S. and Iraqi forces scoured Samarra for holdouts today after reclaiming control of the city from Sunni militants in fierce fighting that won praise for Iraqi troops.
World," The majors over, Ernie Els got a consolation prize Sunday by capturing his first World Golf Championship. Els outlasted Thomas Bjorn in a brilliantly played duel at Mount Juliet, making a 6 foot birdie on the 17th hole for a cushion he desperately needed and closing with a 3 under 69 to win the American Express Championship by one shot..."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai left for Germany Sunday to receive an award, his office said, just six days before his war plagued nation will hold its first ever direct presidential election.    The one day trip had been previously announced, but the timing couldn't help but raise eyebrows as thousands of Afghan and international workers feverishly struggle to prepare for the Oct..."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed Sunday to expand Israel's deadliest offensive in Gaza in four years and to stay as long as needed to stop Palestinian rocket fire as renewed attacks from the air and on the ground killed seven more Palestinians.    The latest killings brought the Palestinian death toll to 59 since Thursday..."
World," National security adviser Condoleezza Rice on Sunday defended her characterization of Saddam Hussein's nuclear capabilities in the months before the Iraq invasion, even as a published report said government experts had cast doubt at the time.    In the run up to the March 2003 war, Rice said in a television interview in 2002 that the Iraqi president was trying to obtain high strength aluminum tubes to rebuild his nuclear weapons program..."
World,"<p></p><p> By Angus MacSwan</p><p> SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's ruling Worker'sParty (PT) was looking to strengthen its hand in its fight totransform this huge Latin American country with a goodperformance in nationwide municipal elections on Sunday.</p>"
Sports,"seeded Elena Dementieva rallied from 4 1 down in the third set to defeat number three Elena Bovina 0 6, 6 0, 6 4 in an all Russian final at the Gaz de France Stars tennis tournament in Hasselt, Belgium."
Sports," European soccer's governing body threatened to remove the 2008 European Championships from hosts Austria and Switzerland, citing the Swiss for failing to build a new stadium in Zurich."
Sports," Scott Verplank had to wait six years, but he finally gets to play in the World Cup. At No. 21 in the world, Verplank is the highest ranked American who accepted a chance to represent the United States in the two man team competition involving 24 countries. Nine other players, from Tiger Woods to Todd Hamilton, declined to play."
Sports," THOMASTOWN, Ireland (Reuters) - A maiden World Golf  Championship victory at the WGC-American Express Championship  on Sunday proved to Ernie Els that he is firmly on track after  a disappointing year."
Sports," THOMASTOWN, Ireland (Reuters) - Tiger Woods ended a  frustrating week at the WGC-American Express Championship on  Sunday without a strokeplay title to defend for the first time  since turning professional in 1996."
Sports,"The Redskins and Browns have traded field goals and are tied, 3-3, in the first quarter in Cleveland."
World,"3 October 2004 -- Election officials in Bosnia say the country #39;s main Muslim, Serb, and Croat nationalist parties were leading as results for yesterday #39;s local elections came in."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund agreed to keep studying the possibility of revaluing its gold reserves as a way to raise money for debt-relief programs, Britain #39;s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, said."
Sci/Tech,"No doubt, Google and Yahoo! are great search engines. Google is great in speed and straightforward search results, while Yahoo! excels in integration of services."
Sci/Tech,The United States space agency Nasa has salvaged precious solar dust from the \$260-million Genesis capsule that crashed to Earth three weeks ago.
Sports,"MANCHESTER, England : Alan Smith climbed off the bench to upstage Wayne Rooney and snatch another late goal to spare the blushes of Manchester United at Old Trafford in a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough."
Sports,PARIS : Bago handed the Niarchos Family their first ever Prix de l #39;Arc de Triomphe here at Longchamp racecourse in stunning style.
Sports,"Juventus striker David Trezeguet may have to undergo an operation on a troublesome shoulder injury and could face a four month layoff, his coach Fabio Capello said on Sunday."
World,"VATICAN CITY Oct. 3, 2004 - Pope John Paul II on Sunday honored two figures linked to controversy, beatifying a German mystic whose violent visions of Christ #39;s suffering helped inspire Mel Gibson #39;s  quot;The "
World,"Iran has dismissed a proposal by US presidential candidate John Kerry, that Tehran be provided nuclear fuel if it agrees to give up its fuel-making capabilities."
World," In the months before the invasion of Iraq, the United States groomed exiled opposition groups as the nucleus of a future government to replace Saddam Hussein. Now with elections approaching, the parties still enjoy little support among ordinary Iraqis who view them as corrupt puppets of Washington."
World," Members of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi #39;s family have pledged to support efforts to free British hostage Kenneth Bigley, his brother claims."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Ballistic missile defence, a mere political hiccup south of the border even in an American presidential year, is showing surprising strength as a topic of public debate in Canada."
World," Three times a week, The Associated Press picks an issue and asks President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry a question about it. Today's question and responses:"
World," Turkey declared it had fulfilled all the  political criteria for membership talks with the European Union  on Sunday, three days before a recommendation from the EU's  executive that will give Ankara a green light."
Sports,"SEVILLE, Spain It was not quite what Carlos Moy missed the first time. The setting was not his former home city of Barcelona but the capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia."
World,"U.S. forces said they are beginning the second phase of the operation, turning the city over to Iraqi police and military forces."
World," Roger Clemens was scratched from Houston's critical regular season finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday after coming down with a stomach virus, missing a chance to help the Astros clinch the NL's wild card spot.    With a victory over the Rockies or a San Francisco loss at Los Angeles, Houston would clinch the final playoff spot..."
Business,"cost carrier Southwest Airlines on Friday said it was examining a move into Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the main base for American Airlines, which would be dealt a blow if the move happened."
Business,"Penalties imposed on Microsoft by the European Union are unlikely to rein in the software giant and could result in higher costs for other software developers, regulators said on Friday."
Sports," Roger Clemens was scratched from Houston's critical regular season finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday after coming down with a stomach virus, missing a chance to help the Astros clinch the NL's wild card spot."
Sports," Felix Trinidad doesn't believe in tuneup fights. His comeback after more than two years of retirement was a doozy, and now he wants the biggest name out there, Bernard Hopkins. After Trinidad knocked out Ricardo Mayorga in the eighth round Saturday night, completing a scintillating performance before a raucous crowd, he turned his attention to the only man who has beaten him."
Sports,Belgian Kim Clijsters will spend the rest of the season on the sidelines because of a new injury to her wrist. The 21-year-old injured her left wrist at the Belgian Open but doctors said it is not as serious 
Sports, Calgary #39;s Maria Zambrano posted the best Canadian result at the 2004 world half marathon championships Sunday in New Dehli with a 40th place showing.
Sports,Australian international goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer increased his chances of a move to Manchester United with an inspired display to earn Middlesbrough a deserved 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
Sports, Kim Clijsters will be out of action  for the rest of the season but does not need more surgery on  her wrist after suffering an injury in the Belgian Open.
Sports,"Roger Clemens was scratched from Houston's critical regular-season finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday after coming down with a stomach virus, missing a chance to help the Astros clinch the NL's wild-card spot."
Business,"The battle for the British-based Chelsfield plc hotted up at the weekend, with reports from London that the property giant #39;s management was working on its own bid to thwart the 585 million (\$A1."
Business,The 24 member policy making group of the International Monetary Fund met Saturday in Washington and failed to reach consensus on implementing a more generous debt relief program for the world #39;s poorest countries.
Sci/Tech,"I love movies, but I #39;d rather eat stale popcorn than wait in line at Blockbuster. So I joined Movielink and Starz Ticket on Real Movies."
Sports,"Fred Funk shot an eight-under par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after the third round of the US PGA Tour Southern Farm Bureau Classic in Madison, Mississippi."
Sports,Bago restored the lustre to his reputation with a sensational return to form in the Prix de l #39;Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere at Longchamp today.
Sports,"Argentina #39;s Guillermo Canas won his third title of the year Sunday with a 6-1, 6-0 rout of Germany #39;s Lars Burgsmuller at the Shanghai Open."
World,"  The Europeans should understand the mood in Iran and move in the direction of recognizing Irans legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy through mutual respect and understanding, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi "
World," Nigeria #39;s President Olusegun Obasanjo will continue talks with rebels of the oil rich Niger Delta in order to restore peace in the region, the presidential office said Sunday."
World,Hundreds of human rights campaigners have held a vigil outside a prison to protest against Britain #39;s detention without trial of 11 foreign terror suspects.
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine News Weekly Report - Clusty, Yahoo, and MSN\\The end of September and beginning of October has seen some changes in search engine news and the addition of a new search engine into the second tier search mix - Clusty. Additionally, MSN is planning on including search in their ..."
Sci/Tech,"The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship #39;s air supply next week, NASA said Thursday."
Sports,"HASSELT, Belgium : Russian top seed Elena Dementieva won her first title of 2004 with a 0-6, 6-0, 6-4 victory against compatriot Elena Bovina in the final of the 170,000-dollar tournament."
Sports,"Subaru team leader Petter Solberg has won the Rally Italia Sardinia today Sunday, dominating the event from the outset, and eventually taking the honours by 2 minutes 7.9 seconds."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Sunday to escalate a broad Israeli offensive into northern Gaza, saying troops will remain in the area until Palestinian rocket attacks are halted."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Entering the Anti-Spyware Market\\Microsoft decided to enter the Anti-Virus market sometime back when they bought Romanian antivirus firm GeCad in 2003. And they have been testing the application privately since sometime. No details are out on when and how they will release it. And now, they are contemplating entering ..."
Business,"After two weeks of focusing on Iraq, Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry turned his emphasis to the economy Saturday, delivering what he called a plan for  quot;middle-class families."
Sci/Tech,HOUSTON NASA has put off the first shuttle flight since the Columbia disaster because hurricanes postponed work on new safety measures.
Sci/Tech,"On the evening of Oct. 27, North America will enjoy a total lunar eclipse, according to Fred Espenak, an astronomer at NASA #39;s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt."
Sports,com. Michael Cuddyer #39;s RBI double in the bottom of the 12th scored Jason Bartlett to give Minnesota a 6-5 victory Sunday over the Indians during the completion of Saturday #39;s suspended game.
Sports,"Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Sol Campbell returned to the England fold as coach Sven-Goran Eriksson named his squad on Sunday for World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan."
Sports,"It was bad enough when Northwestern receiver Mark Philmore said Ohio State was no better than the Wildcats, conveniently overlooking all that tradition and those four national titles."
Business,"To help meet demand for 3G CDMA devices, Qualcomm has snapped up Spike Technologies, a chip design company. Qualcomm will pay \$19 million in cash for the entity and its affiliated companies."
Sci/Tech," It began about a decade ago as an e mail newsletter from Craig telling friends about upcoming events in San Francisco, and grew so popular it is now a full fledged online community with information on jobs, apartments, even dating."
Sci/Tech," DVD recorders are getting cheaper and easier to use, but that may not be enough to spark demand for the sluggish selling devices."
Sports,Petter Solberg of Norway won his third straight rally as he drove his Subaru to victory at the Rally of Italy in Sardinia. The win kept alive his fading chances of retaining the world title.
Sci/Tech," DVD recorders are getting cheaper and  easier to use, but that may not be enough to spark demand for  the sluggish selling devices."
Business, The U.S. IPO market's first half revival from last year's moribund levels turned into a summer of discontent for many eager companies trying to tap the public markets.
Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow repeated on Sunday the Bush administration would support complete debt relief for the poorest countries and said details of how to implement a plan could be worked out.
Business,"On Friday, PeopleSoft announced the Board of Directors #39; decision to terminate Craig Conway as President and CEO of the Company, effective immediately."
Business,Another round of petrol price rises could be looming after crude oil prices hit the \$US50 a barrel mark over the weekend. Oil prices are at their highest in more than 20 years due to supply concerns in Nigeria 
Sci/Tech," The harvesting of stem cells from human embryos will continue to be funded by the EU, the incoming European Union research chief said on Friday, vowing to keep an open mind while taking ethical views into account."
World, Sudanese President Omar al Beshir said he was ready to sign a peace deal with southern rebels and that he did not want to govern the country alone.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Canada's new public health agency should have been headquartered in Ottawa to avoid the problems the United States experienced when it located its own agency away from Washington, D.C., says a Health Canada briefing note."
World," Already scrambling to make up ground lost after last week's debate, US President George W. Bush's campaign was forced further on the defensive by a report that the White House knew before invading Iraq that key intelligence on the country's alleged nuclear weapons program was questionable."
World,"Italy begins deporting immigrants directly from the island of Lampedusa, the first port of call for boats from North Africa."
World," The killing in Afghanistan spirals onward, undermining U.S. claims of success in pacifying the country with less than a week to go before an historic experiment with democracy   direct presidential elections..."
World," The animated fish story ""Shark Tale"" swamped the competition, opening as the top weekend movie with  $49.1 million and potentially breaking the record for best October debut. John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix's firefighting adventure ""Ladder 49"" premiered in second place with  $22.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday..."
World, The Connecticut Sun reached the WNBA Finals for the first time by beating the New York Liberty 60 57 Sunday behind Taj McWilliams Franklin's 18 points to complete a two game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals...
World," Militants bombed utilities, a tea plantation and a crowded marketplace in northeastern India on Sunday, intensifying violence that has killed 57 people in two days and snarling efforts to bring cease fires in a region where dozens of ethnic rebel groups are fighting for separate homelands.    At least 17 bombings and shootings were carried out over the weekend in Nagaland and Assam states..."
Business,HOUSTON Former Enron finance chief Andrew Fastow isn #39;ta defendant or a prosecution witness in the first criminal trial to emerge from the energy company #39;s crash -- but he could be called to testify.
Business,"As owner of a beachfront home in Hernando County, Cheryl Labbe has gotten used to rising rates for her homeowners #39; insurance. During Florida #39;s four-hurricane barrage, letters "
Sports," For the first time this season, The Associated Press poll received a serious shake up  #151; just not at the top. Big wins by Auburn, Georgia, California and Purdue, combined with surprising losses by West Virginia, Ohio State and Fresno State helped to overhaul the media poll released Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"It began about a decade ago as an e-mail newsletter from Craig telling friends about upcoming events in San Francisco, and grew so popular it is now a full-fledged "
Sci/Tech,"October #39;s lunar eclipse is well-placed for North and South America as well as western Europe and Africa. From the United States, the eastern two-thirds of the country will see the entire eclipse (weather permitting)."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, OCT 3: Computer major IBM claims it has developed the Blue Gene/L to be the worlds most powerful computer, pushing the current ranker Japans Earth Simulator to the second slot."
Sports," It's going to take a really good team to stop the red hot Philadelphia Eagles. Right now, mediocre is a reach for the Chicago Bears."
Sports,"Maria Sharapova and Yelena Dementyeva both lifted titles Sunday to underline Russia #39;s domination of the women #39;s game. In Seoul, South Korea, Wimbledon champion Sharapova trounced Marta Domachowska 6-1, 6-1 to win the Korea Open."
Sports, Swiss star Roger Federer captured his 10th tennis title of the year by defeating Andy Roddick in the Thailand Open final Sunday in Bangkok.
Sports," Sometime during the last several weeks, pitcher Jarrod Washburn began to sense a change in the mood surrounding the Anaheim Angels. Losing was no longer an option."
World,John Howards official election campaign launch in Brisbane - after heavily campaigning for the previous month and arguably all year -as a monstrous bonanza for Howards battlers.
Sports, Manchester United salvaged a 1 1 tie with Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Sunday on an 81st minute goal by substitute Alan Smith.
Sports," Top ranked Roger Federer routed an injured Andy Roddick 6 4, 6 0 Sunday to capture the Thailand Open, joining John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg as the only players to win 12 straight ATP Tour finals in the last 25 years."
Sports,The Connecticut Sun reached the WNBA Finals for the first time by beating the New York Liberty 60-57 Sunday behind Taj McWilliams-Franklin's 18 points to complete a two-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals. McWilliams-Franklin went 1-of-2 at the line with 48 seconds left to give the Sun a 55-54 edge and help deny New York a fifth trip to the championship series.
Sports,"The Tampa Bay Devil Rays set a franchise record with their 70th victory, beating the Detroit Tigers 7-4 Sunday behind Matt Diaz and John Halama."
Sports,"Emotionally spent from a Grand Slam season of heartache, Ernie Els reasserted himself as a major force Sunday by outlasting Thomas Bjorn in a brilliantly played duel in the cold rain in the American Express Championship. He closed with a 3-under 69 for a one-shot victory and his first World Golf Championship."
Sports,Spain's Oscar Freire won the road race at the cycling world championships for the third time Sunday in a sprint finish. He joined Belgium's Eddy Merckx and Rik Van Steenbergen and Italy's Alfredo Binda as the only three-time winners.
Sports,"Alan Trammell will manage the Detroit Tigers next season. Along with Trammell, the Tigers said Sunday they retained Kirk Gibson (bench), Bob Cluck (pitching), Bruce Fields (hitting), Lance Parrish (bullpen), Juan Samuel (third base) and Mick Kelleher (first base)."
Business," There is no time frame for a shift  away from Beijing's tight currency peg and the United States is  mistaken if it thinks it will reap big benefits from a move, a  top Chinese central bank official said on Sunday."
Business,A former in-house Enron Corp. accountant said he was convinced that the energy giant #39;s unofficial promise to buy back several barges sold to Merrill Lynch  amp; Co.
Sports,"Nomar Garciaparra can become a free agent after the World Series and will consider returning to the Chicago Cubs, his team for the final two months this season."
World,"Pope John Paul II on Sunday will beatify Sister Anne Catherine Emmerich, a sickly 19th century nun who claimed to have visions that gave her courtside seats at Jesus #39; execution."
Business,Finance officials failed to resolve their differences over debt relief for the worlds poorest countries and Iraq while expressing concern about the impact high oil prices would have on a strengthening global economy.
Business,A successful bid by ConocoPhillips of the US for 7.96 per cent in Lukoil this week belies a broader sense of disappointment at the size of Russia-bound foreign direct investment (FDI).
Sci/Tech,A private space plane is set to shoot beyond Earth #39;s atmosphere for the second time in a week on Monday in a pioneering bid to win a \$10 million prize and prove that space is open for business.
Sports,Donovan McNabb passed for 237 yards and a touchdown Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles posted a 19-9 victory over the Chicago Bears.
World,"Suspected separatists bombed a crowded market, a tea plantation and other sites today, killing seven people in a second day of explosions and gun attacks that have left at least 57 dead and more than 100 wounded in northeast India."
World,"Turkey #39;s prime minister expressed confidence that the European Union #39;s executive will recommend opening talks for his Muslim-majority country #39;s membership this week, saying Sunday that admitting Turkey to the union would contribute to  quot;reconciliation "
World,"BORDEAUX, France : Anti-terrorist police arrested the political leader of Spain #39;s armed Basque separatist group ETA in raids in France and Spain that resulted in arms caches and other suspected members being seized, officials said."
Sci/Tech," There has been a volcano on this site for 40,000 years  #151; the youngest and most active peak in a 1,000 mile Cascade Range chain that extends from Mount Garibaldi in Canada to Mount Lassen in Northern California."
World," The breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia defiantly voted for a new president on Sunday, injecting further tension into relations between Georgia and its former colonial master Russia."
Sports,Ernie Els was up to the challenge against one European Ryder Cup hero Saturday but will have to fend off three more of them in the final round of the WGC-American Express Championship.
Sports,Goran Eriksson tonight handed Phil Neville an England lifeline as the Manchester United defender joined club team mates Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney in returning to the England squad.
Sports,"John Cerutti, a former Toronto pitcher and current Blue Jays television announcer, was found dead in his hotel room Sunday morning, the team said."
Sports,Tiki Barber ran for a 52-yard touchdown and Kurt Warner threw a touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey to lead the New York Giants past the Green Bay Packers 14-7 on Sunday.
World," National security adviser Condoleezza Rice on Sunday defended her characterization of Saddam Hussein's nuclear capabilities in the months before the Iraq invasion, even as a published report said government experts had cast doubt at the time."
World, An official at Fox News Channel said that one of its political reporters has been disciplined for posting a fake news item on its website about Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
World,"Responding to rocket fire, Israel has escalated strikes on Gaza, killing at least 50 Palestinians."
World,"Over the weekend, a series of attacks killed more than 50 people in the states of Nagaland and Assam."
World,A tremor at Mount St Helens volcano in the US state of Washington prompts fresh warnings of an eruption.
World, Peyton Manning was 13 for 13 for 162 yards on three touchdown drives to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a 24 17 victory Sunday against the previously unbeaten Jacksonville Jaguars...
Sports," The Houston Astros charged into the playoffs with their 18th consecutive home victory, capping an incredible turnaround by beating Colorado 5 3 Sunday to win the NL wild card."
Sports," With Tom Brady as their quarterback and a stingy, opportunistic defense, it's difficult to imagine when the New England Patriots might lose again. Brady and defensive end Richard Seymour combined to secure the Patriots' record tying 18th straight victory, 31 17 over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday."
Sports," Carolina kickoff returner Rod Smart, aka ""He Hate Me,"" injured his left knee on a kickoff return in the second quarter of the Panthers' game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday."
Sports, Joe Palau had an advantage over most Montreal Expos fans who wanted to say goodbye at the team's last game.
Sports, The Houston Astros capped a remarkable  late season turnaround by capturing the National League wild  card playoff berth on Sunday with a 5 3 win over the Colorado  Rockies.
Sports,"The Astros charged into the playoffs with their 18th consecutive home victory, capping an incredible turnaround by beating Colorado on Sunday."
Business, World finance ministers gathered  under heavy guard on Sunday to discuss efforts to fight terror  financing while warning the world must stay focused on the  economic recovery and fight against poverty.
Business,"The International Monetary Fund expects Israel #39;s economy to grow 3.6 percent by the end of this year, and 3.5 in 2005, according to the World Economic Outlook review released last week during Succoth."
Business,"Economic recovery in the euro zone is firmly established and inflation poses no threat, Otmar Issing, a European Central Bank executive board member, said Sunday."
Business,"Everywhere they look, uncertainty looms - from the Iraq war to the choice of president to the nation #39;s slow-motion recovery. The cautious outlook has led to cautious action, which could be seen in the fairly "
Business,By Thomas Watterson  Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. Today #39;s sideways stock market is hard on mutual-fund companies.
Business,"This oil thing is just temporary, Wall Street has been figuring, and figuring and figuring. The surge in prices is a temporary phenomenon that #39;s lasted for two years now."
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES A private spaceship is to blast off for the second time in a week on Monday in the final stage of an attempt to win a \$10 million prize.
Sci/Tech,"The US Patent and Trademark Office has preliminarily rejected a Microsoft patent on a system for recognizing computer files, a victory for  quot;open source quot; advocates "
Sports,"The Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers both beat rivals from Northern California to capture division titles, making this the first time the two Southern California rivals will be in the postseason playoffs in the same year."
Business,"BERKELEY: The US has nothing to fear from rapidly growing technology markets in India and China, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft said."
Business,"The battle for the United Kingdom developer Chelsfield intensified over the weekend, with reports from London that executives of the property giant are considering a management buyout to "
Sci/Tech,"The Genesis team is preparing to ship its samples of the Sun from the mission #39;s temporary cleanroom at the US Army Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah, to NASA #39;s Johnson Space Center, Houston."
Sports,"Having missed out at all four of the majors this season, Ernie Els rewarded himself with the next best thing by winning a World Championship."
Sports,"ORCHARD Park, NY The New England Patriots posted their record-tying 18th consecutive victory by scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter of a 31-to-17 win at Buffalo."
Sports,The Houston Astros capped a remarkable late-season turnaround by capturing the National League wild card playoff berth on Sunday with a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Sports,"His team #39;s national title hopes dashed, West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez searched for a positive to take out of the Mountaineers #39; loss to middling Virginia Tech."
World,"Jerusalem, Oct. 4. (PTI): At least nine Palestinians were killed Sunday by Israeli forces as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas and vowed to  quot;expand quot; the military offensive in "
World,"Wagah (Amritsar), Oct. 4. (PTI): A 15-member delegation of Pakistani journalists on Sunday crossed over to India on their way to perhaps a first ever visit to Jammu and Kashmir by a team of scribes from that country."
Sci/Tech," The boiling magma rumbling and rising within Mount St. Helens isn't the only thing scientists fear. When large volcanoes erupt they can unleash an awesome arsenal of natural weapons, devastating communities and landscapes even hundreds of miles from the blast."
Sci/Tech," In a tradition that has become as venerable as the 103 year old Nobel Prizes themselves, the guessing game over who will take home the world's most coveted awards this week has entered full swing."
Business," The recent spike in oil prices has had some negative impact on the U.S. economy, but the futures markets suggest that this will be a temporary phenomenon, a top Fed official said on Sunday."
Business, World finance ministers gathered under heavy guard on Sunday to discuss efforts to fight terror financing while warning the world must stay focused on the economic recovery and fight against poverty.
Business," Developing countries are agitating for greater decision making power in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, but the head of the IMF acknowledged that political consensus on the question was lacking."
Business," The head of China's central bank  said on Sunday Beijing's efforts to curb excessive credit  growth were bearing fruit, increasing chances the country's  booming economy would achieve a ""soft landing."""
Business,Attempts by PeopleSoft to fend off a hostile takeover by Oracle took a surprising turn Friday. PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors fired Chief Executive Officer Craig Conway.
Sports,"precious  quot;few quot; brain cells - Wladimir Klitschko and DaVarryl Williamson have so much cerebral firepower between the two of them that some casual observers of the sport may ask themselves,  quot;Why are they doing this quot; for a living?"
Sports,World number one Roger Federer thumped Andy Roddick 6-4 6-0 for his tenth title of the season at the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday.
Sports," The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians will close out the regular season with a doubleheader of sorts, as the teams battle at the Metrodome today."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Three politicians allied with former president Jean Bertrand Aristide were led away in handcuffs after a six hour standoff at a radio station, and gunfire erupted today in Haiti #39;s capital where political clashes have left 14 dead "
World,"Iran said on Sunday that it might halt snap UN inspections on its nuclear sites if its parliament approved it, the official IRNA news agency reported."
Sci/Tech,"Global semiconductor sales growth slowed to 1 percent in August as electronics makers reacted to growing inventories in Asia by limiting orders of chips, an industry trade group said on Thursday."
Sports,"Las Vegas: Wladimir Klitschko was knocked down and ended up bleeding on his stool, but scorecards said he beat Davarryl Williamson after the heavyweight fight was stopped at the end of the fifth round because of a head butt."
World,Iran said Sunday it has already acquired the sensitive technology to produce its own nuclear fuel and that it would be  quot;irrational quot; to agree to surrender such a capability in exchange for supplies from overseas.
Business,"WASHINGTON With public pledges and in private conversations, Britain managed to smoke out the United States and win its commitment to the full forgiveness of the debts of the poorest countries during the annual meetings of the World Bank and the "
Business,"these two uses of wireless technology have remained stubbornly irrelevant to many mainstream users, despite the benefits they might offer and the hype they often get in the press."
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed 762 lawsuits against users who were using file trading programs to download music over the internet.
World," The head of the United Nations #39; nuclear watchdog, Mr Mohamed El Baradei, arrived in Seoul yesterday to discuss South Korea #39;s nuclear experiments."
World," Fourteen people were killed and five injured yesterday in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand #39;s ancient capital Ayuthya, officials and witnesses said."
Business,"Fears of a broad retreat in car sales eased during September as key manufacturers such as General Motors Corp., DaimlerChrysler and Toyota and Nissan all posted double-digit sales increases."
Business,"flying oil prices could set new records this week if rebels disrupt the flow of crude from Nigeria, and are unlikely to fall far even if tensions there ease given global supply strains, according to analysts."
Sci/Tech, (Gene Emery is a columnist who covers science and technology. His Internet address is GEmery(at)Cox.net. Any opinions in the column are his alone.)
Sports,"After 30 years of coming up short in Notre Dame Stadium, the Boilermakers took the fight out of the Irish early to remain unbeaten (4-0), winning 41-16."
Sports,"TORONTO Former Toronto pitcher John Cerutti (seh-ROO #39;-tee) was found dead in his hotel room today, according to the team. He was 44."
Sports,Marcelo Zalayeta came off the bench to fire Juventus to a 1-0 victory at Udinese and extend the Bianconeris lead at the top of Serie A to two points.
World,"Separatists are suspected of bombing a crowded market, a tea plantation and other sites yesterday, killing seven people in a second day of explosions and gun attacks that have "
World,"road to sainthood, including the 19th century German mystic nun who inspired Mel Gibson #39;s film on Christ #39;s passion. At the same ceremony in St Peter #39;s Square on Sunday, he beatified Austria #39;s last emperor, Karl I. Some of."
World,Moscows approval of the Kyoto Protocol is a major step in bringing the treaty into effect. Fifty-five countries (that emit 55 per cent of the worlds total CO2 emissions) must endorse the Kyoto pact before it can become binding.
World,"The Irish government has stepped up its efforts to free the British hostage in Iraq, Ken Bigley, whose mother is from Ireland, by talking to diplomats from Iran and Jordan."
Sci/Tech,  (Gene Emery is a columnist who covers science and  technology. His Internet address is GEmery(at)Cox.net. Any  opinions in the column are his alone.)
Sci/Tech,"Leading distributor of Linux open source solutions to the enterprise Red Hat, Inc has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with America Online, Inc to acquire certain assets of Netscape Security Solutions."
Sports,"The Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers showed the baseball world how the Wests were won Saturday afternoon. After chasing Oakland and Texas for most of the season, the Angels scored three times in the "
Sports,Michael Owen has emerged as an injury concern for England #39;s World Cup clash with Wales after it was revealed his substitution during Real Madrid #39;s defeat was prompted by a  quot;slight muscle problem.
Sports,Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre sustained a concussion in the third quarter of the Packers #39; 14-7 loss to the New York Giants when defensive lineman William Joseph knocked him to the ground.
World,German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said Sunday that there was  quot;no problem quot; with Germany #39;s support to the start of negotiations on Turkey #39;s entrance into EU.
World,"Paul Bigley, brother of the hostage Ken Bigley, said yesterday that a third visit had been made to his home in Amsterdam by a Metropolitan police officer and Dutch anti-terrorist police."
Sports,"The New York Giants left Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers wobbly. Tiki Barber rushed for 182 yards and scored on a 52-yard touchdown run, and Kurt Warner threw a touchdown pass "
World," The Palestinian family of a Jordanian hostage threatened with death in Iraq appealed on Sunday for his release, saying he was a father of seven who did not collaborate with Iraq's ""occupier."""
World," As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, 1,055 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 801 died as a result of hostile action and 254 died of non hostile causes. The figures include three military civilians."
World, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami called on the Muslim world and the West to stop blaming each other and start a dialogue between their two different cultures.
World," A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand on Sunday killed 14 people, including a 4 year old boy, and injured two others, a police official said."
World," BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinian family of  a Jordanian hostage threatened with death in Iraq appealed on  Sunday for his release, saying he was a father of seven who did  not collaborate with Iraq's ""occupier."""
World,Two rival Shia militia groups clash in a town in southern Lebanon and army forces are called in to calm the situation.
World," National security adviser Condoleezza Rice on Sunday defended her characterization of Saddam Hussein's nuclear capabilities in the months before the Iraq invasion, even as a published report said government experts had cast doubt at the time.    In the run up to the March 2003 war, Rice said in a television interview in 2002 that the Iraqi president was trying to obtain high strength aluminum tubes to rebuild his nuclear weapons program..."
World," Bloodied by weeks of suicide bombings and assassinations, Iraqi security forces emerged Sunday to patrol Samarra after a morale boosting victory in this Sunni Triangle city, and U.S. commanders praised their performance..."
World," The Houston Astros charged into the playoffs with their 18th consecutive home victory, capping an incredible turnaround by beating Colorado 5 3 Sunday to win the NL wild card.    Brandon Backe filled in admirably for an ailing Roger Clemens, pitching five strong innings and driving in two runs..."
World," With polls showing a narrowing gap between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, independent candidate Ralph Nader said Sunday that he planned to continue campaigning in key battleground states in the final month of the presidential election..."
Sports,"MANCHESTER - After the joy of a midweek win in Europe and the exciting debut of Wayne Rooney, Manchester United had to depend on a goal from Alan Smith to salvage a point against Middlesbrough last night."
Sports,seeded Russian Elena Dementieva rallied Sunday to take a three set win over Russian Elena Bovina in the final at the inaugural Gaz de France Stars.
Sports, Bill Belichick points out that streaks mean nothing without titles.
Sports, The Arizona Diamondbacks finished their worst year on a winning streak.
Sports, Fresno State is out of the BCS mix  #151; again.
Sports," Wayne Levi won his second Champions Tour event Sunday, shooting a 4 under 68 for a two stroke victory at the Constellation Energy Classic."
Sports, Tiki Barber rushed for 182 yards and  ran 52 yards for a touchdown as the New York Giants used a  stifling defense to upset the Green Bay Packers 14 7 in Green  Bay on Sunday.
Sports, Ben Broussard belted a two run homer  in the third inning to give the Cleveland Indians a 5 2 win  over the Minnesota Twins to salvage a split of a unique  doubleheader on the final day of the American League regular  season.
Sports,"Ben Broussard hit a two-run homer to lift the Cleveland Indians, who sent the A.L. Central champion Twins to Yankee Stadium for the start of the playoffs."
Sports,Connecticut reached the W.N.B.A. Finals for the first time by beating the Liberty on Sunday behind Taj McWilliams-Franklin's 18 points.
Sports,"The Astros charge into the playoffs with their 18th consecutive home victory, capping an incredible turnaround by beating Colorado 5-3 Sunday to win the NL wild card."
Sports,"Ben Roethlisberger hits 17 of 25 passes for 174 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions and Duce Staley runs for 123 yards in a 28-17 victory Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals."
Sports,"It's going to take a really good team to stop the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles. Right now, mediocre is a reach for the Chicago Bears."
Sports,"I hadn't paid much attention to baseball lately -- what with the scintillating presidential campaign, the scintillating fall television season and Britney Spears's scintillating, latest marriage -- so imagine my surprise when I woke up the other afternoon to the latest developments:"
Business,"The world #39;s economic powers, which ended three days of meetings Sunday, insisted they are moving closer to a deal on debt relief for Iraq and other poor nations even though an agreement has proved elusive."
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein, head of Lazard, hopes to gain board approval for his IPO plan for the bank on Tuesday and register the offering with the US regulator as soon as Wednesday, the Financial Times reported Sunday."
Business,"As a dedicated short-seller for nearly eight years, Manuel Asensio became known as one of the most ruthless investors in the business."
Business,China pledged to push ahead firmly and steadily #39; #39; toward a more flexible exchange rate without providing a timetable for the shift from a currency peg that is criticized by the Group of Seven industrial nations.
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif. The SpaceShipOne aircraft is one flight away from clinching the Ansari X Prize, a 10-(m)million-dollar award for the first privately developed manned rocket to reach space twice within 14 days."
Sports,"Ichiro Suzuki singled twice for the Seattle Mariners in a 3-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, extending his Major League Baseball season record for hits to 262 on the campaign #39;s final day."
Sports,"In a regular-season finale that resembled an exhibition game and was about as meaningful, Jason Schmidt pitched six dominant innings, Ray Durham and Pedro Feliz hit first-inning homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-0 on "
World,"Supporters of Haiti #39;s ousted president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, threw stones and fired guns on streets littered with debris and overturned cars on "
World,PATIENTS would pay less for prescription medicine in a surprise move by Labor leader Mark Latham. Labor is also proposing to double the maternity immunisation allowance to \$427 as an extra incentive for parents to vaccinate their children.
Business," The Nikkei average rose 1.37 percent at  the opening on Monday as a recovery in U.S. stocks encouraged  investors to seek bargains among lagging issues, including  Canon Inc. and other high tech issues."
Business,"The dollar was little changed against major currencies on Friday after key US ISM data on manufacturing was in line with expectations, as the market remained cautious on the prospects for the US economy."
Sports,"MADISON, Miss. Fred Funk birdied the final hole to win the Southern Farm Bureau Classic by one shot over Ryan Palmer. Funk shot a 6-under-par 66 today to wind up 22-under for the tournament."
Sports,I had to bust this Wednesday Mail Bag out. We #39;ve got great matchups coming our way this weekend with Trinidad-Mayorga and Phillips-Ouma but the Monday Mail Bag was understandably dominated by Roy Jones emails.
Sports,"LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) -- Wladimir Klitschko survived a fourth round knockdown to beat DaVarryl Williamson on points after the heavyweight fight was stopped prematurely by an accidental head butt."
Sports,"Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick 6-4 6-0 to win the Thailand Open on Sunday, and joined Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe as the only players to win 12 consecutive finals."
World,"Description: NPR #39;s John Ydstie talks with John Allen, Vatican correspondent for The National Catholic Reporter, about Sunday #39;s beatification ceremony for five new Catholic saints."
Business,"THE worlds leading finance officials and ministers yesterday failed to reach agreement on debt relief for the poorest nations. Wrapping up a weekend of IMF and World Bank talks in Washington, no agreement appeared to have been secured."
Business," Telecom Corp. (TEL.NZ), New Zealand #39;s biggest fixed line phone company, has denied its AAPT consumer business in Australia is on the market, the New Zealand Press Association reported."
Business,"Michael O #39;Leary, the irrepressible chief executive of Ryanair, may have his detractors in Britain for the ruthless way he drives down costs at the budget airline."
Sports,"AMERICAN Fred Funk shot a six-under 66 to beat Ryan Palmer by one shot and claim his first PGA title in six years today. Funk, 48, captured the Southern Fram Bureau Classic with a birdie on the par-five final hole."
Sports,  Donnie Abraham returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown to help the New York Jets to a 17 9 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Pro Player Stadium.
Sci/Tech," This November, Eileen Rivera Ley, 41, will vote by herself for the first time. Blind voters in Maryland and several other states will use electronic voting machines equipped with technology that allows the disabled to vote independently."
Sci/Tech," Browsing medical sites on the Internet can bring on a condition dubbed  quot;cyberchondria quot;, in which patients diagnose themselves incorrectly and seek treatment they do not need, a British study said."
Sci/Tech," SpaceShipOne is one flight away from clinching the Ansari X Prize, a  #36;10 million award for the first privately developed manned rocket to reach space twice within 14 days."
Sci/Tech, Fish with both male and female sex tissue have been discovered near Colorado wastewater treatment plants on the South Platte River and Boulder Creek.
World," Style mavens will be scanning the catwalks in Paris this week for next spring's must have handbag, as a sweeping exhibition at the French capital's fashion and textile museum reveals the bag in all its forms."
World," National security adviser Condoleezza Rice said yesterday it is still unclear whether Iraq attempted to procure tens of thousands of aluminum tubes for a nuclear weapons program or a conventional rocket program, despite conclusions by the Senate Intelligence Committee and U.N. investigators that the tubes could not be used in any nuclear program."
World," Serbia's pro reform Democratic Party  candidate won the powerful post of Belgrade mayor in the runoff  vote on Sunday, beating an ultra nationalist rival, according  to a preliminary result by independent monitors."
Business,A former Enron accountant testified Thursday that he knew an arrangement to temporarily sell Merrill Lynch some barges just to boost Enron #39;s bottom line was wrong and he planned to lie about it if confronted.
Business,"DUBAI: The Middle East #39;s largest technology exhibition, Gitex, opened yesterday with the international IT industry out in full force to showcase the latest market innovations to an expected 100,000 visitors."
Sports,"AS Roma and Inter Milan played to a dramatic 3-3 draw in Sunday #39;s  quot;big match, quot; both losing ground to Juventus, which stretched its Serie A lead by beating Udinese 1-0."
Sports,NEW DELHI: Paul Kirui pulled away from the field in the final stages to claim the men #39;s title and lead Kenya to the team honours in the world half-marathon championships yesterday.
Sports," Results Sunday from the EA Sports 500 race for NASCAR #39;s Nextel Cup Series at Talladega Superspeedway, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, car, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, and money won: "
World,"SAMARRA (Iraq) - Bloodied by weeks of suicide bomb attacks and assassinations, Iraqi security forces emerged on Sunday to patrol the streets of Samarra after a morale-boosting victory in this Sunni Triangle city."
World,"South Korea #39;s military and police have tightened security since an audio tape attributed to a top al- Qaeda leader Friday urged Muslims to resist the US and its allies, including Korea, for their roles in Iraq."
World,Peter Mandelson faces a three-hour grilling from MEPs before he is able to take up the job as Europe's trade commissioner.
World,"The Jets came up with four turnovers by Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler in the second half, including an interception returned 66 yards for a touchdown."
World," The stock market that meandered through September could gain some direction in the week ahead as the Labor Department releases its latest report on job creation.    For all the economic data that Wall Street parses and analyzes every day, the jobs report, scheduled for release Friday, is one of the few that seem to encapsulate the economy as a whole..."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Sunday to escalate a broad Israeli offensive in northern Gaza, saying troops will remain until Palestinian rocket attacks are halted. Israeli officials said the offensive -- in which 58 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed -- will help clear the way for an Israeli withdrawal."
Sports, Barry Bonds won his second National League batting title in three seasons and shattered the on base percentage and walks records he set two years ago.
Sports, The Houston Astros seemed as shocked as they were happy after beating the Colorado Rockies 5 3 on Sunday to clinch the National League wild card playoff berth and cap an improbable late season comeback.
Sports," Fred Funk birdied the final hole to finish off a final round 6 under 66 and win the Southern Farm Bureau Classic by a stroke Sunday, his first PGA Tour victory in six years."
Sports, The Houston Astros seemed as shocked as  they were happy after beating the Colorado Rockies 5 3 on  Sunday to clinch the National League wild card playoff berth  and cap an improbable late season comeback.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO says he believes the situation has improved greatly and can only get better.
Sports,Dale Earnhardt Jr. charged from 11th place to a victory and the series points lead in the last five laps of Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup race.
Sports,"<em>  After W.A.S.P. rocker and Yankees fan Blackie Lawless sneered at Red Sox fans in this space, we figured it was time to find a hard core Red Sox rooter.  And who better than Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys, the punk/rock/Irish folk band whose ""Tessie"" -- a remake of an early 20th century Boston anthem, with backup vocals from Johnny Damon, Bronson Arroyo and Lenny DiNardo -- has become de rigueur listening in the Fens? The Murphys are headlining today's scheduled playoff rally at Fenway Park.</em>"
Business," Japanese stocks will probably move higher on Monday as a recovery in U.S. stocks encourages investors to seek bargains among lagging issues, including high tech shares."
Business,"To capture what he says is the underserved urban market, Damon Dash of Roc-A-Fella records is launching a new line of MP3 players and other consumer gadgets."
Business,"Halsey M. Minor, the former CNET guru, is now running his own, very private, investment fund."
Business,Oracle will try to prove that PeopleSoft's directors acted irresponsibly in rejecting Oracle's \$7.7 billion tender offer.
Sci/Tech,"In the literary corners of the Web, poets denounce T. S. Eliot and fans write new stories for Jane Austen's characters."
Sports,"Royal blue with light blue cross-belts. The colours have been part of racing #39;s fabric for more than 30 years, carried to success across the world by the horses of the Niarchos family."
Sports,"They have enshrined his debut No 8 shirt in the club #39;s museum and they have blown the budget on his transfer fee, but Wayne Rooney found out yesterday that he still does "
Sports,"Petter Solberg #39;s current form exhausts superlatives, yet winning the Rally of Italy and completing a hat-trick has done little to improve his chances of remaining world champion."
Sports,Gerard Houllier is looking forward to a return to Premiership management despite the disappointment of his departure from Liverpool.
Sports,"  They were singing in the Colts #39; locker room today, singing like a bunch of wounded songbirds. Never mind that Marcus Pollard, Dallas Clark and Ben Hartsock won #39;t be recording a remake of Kenny Chesney #39;s song,  quot;Young, quot; any time soon."
World,"Critics of the tactics that the Israel Defense Forces are employing against the terrorists of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Al-Aqsa, which have also caused casualties among Palestinian civilians, ignore "
World,Brazil #39;s ruling Workers #39; Party (PT) held onto the mayoralty in at least three major cities in Sunday #39;s municipal vote but will face a tough run 
Business,"The Dutch retailer Ahold has sold its network of almost 600 Spanish retail stores to the private equity group Permira in an \$850 million deal, the two companies said on Sunday."
Business,"A Pay-Go or Pay-as-you-Go means the government will spend only what it gets. This has been widely spoken about by US Presidential candidate John Kerry, in his campaigns."
Sports,"Jason Ellison, Marquis Grissom and Deivi Cruz had two-run homers Sunday to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 10-0 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers."
Sports,"Brett Favre #39;s legend is already lengthy, to say the least. Sunday he contributed another page. Favre went down and stayed down for a few tense moments during the Packers #39; opening drive in the second half."
World,"Sao Paulo Mayor Marta Suplicy, a member of the governing Workers #39; Party, finished second in city elections to Jose Serra, a one-time presidential contender, setting the stage for a runoff "
Business," The Nikkei average rose 1.24 percent by mid morning trade on Monday as a recovery in U.S. stocks encouraged investors to seek bargains among lagging issues, including Hitachi Ltd. and other high tech firms."
Business," Senior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but made little headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations."
Business, Finance officials from all over the  globe gathered under heavy guard on Sunday to push for a  stepped up fight against terror financing while warning the  poor must not be forgotten.
Business,"Royal Ahold NV, owner of the Giant and Stop  amp; Shop supermarkets in the US, is confident #39; #39; the company can reach its goal of raising 2.5 billion euros (\$3."
Business,"The Nikkei average rose 1.37 percent at the opening on Monday as a recovery in US stocks encouraged investors to seek bargains among lagging issues, including Canon Inc."
Business,Hundreds of patients and physicians have contacted a special information line set up by Merck-Israel in the last few days after the international pharmaceutical company voluntarily withdrew Vioxx - one of the world #39;s most popular arthritis and acute 
Business,  Financial officials from the world #39;s economic powers ended their meeting in Washington Sunday without a deal on debt relief for Iraq and other poor nations.
Business,"Airbus, the aerospace giant, has started talks with suppliers about building a rival to Boeing #39;s new commercial airliner, the 7e7 Dreamliner."
Business,"Tokyo stocks surged at the open on Monday, fueled by Wall Street #39;s gains last week. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen."
Sci/Tech,It has the technology to land men on the moon and send probes into the darkest reaches of space. But Nasa #39;s newest project has more in common with school science lessons than Star Wars.
Sci/Tech,A Gartner analyst finds a direct connection between Linux and piracy: many systems come preinstalled with Linux to keep prices down but then bogus copies of Windows get loaded.
Sci/Tech,I got hold of the beta version of this much hyped up upgrade to the very popular instant messaging client MSN Messenger 7. I installed it on a test machine to see what new things it has to offer me.
Sports,"03.10.04 - Las Vegas, NV. -- Brains versus Brawns is what many were billing this fight, but in the end it was blood that won out. The 10-round main event fight from Caesars Palace which was featured on SHOWTIME "
Sports,"VERONA, Italy Oscar Freire loves to visit Verona and is sorry that his job brings him here only every five years and then for just a few days."
Sports,"Former Blue Jays pitcher and television commentator John Cerutti was found dead in a Toronto hotel room on Sunday. He was 44. The baseball team said Cerutti, who was slated to provide color "
Sports,"A thrilling last-lap shootout between Honda-powered competitors Adrian Fernandez and Tony Kanaan was decided in favor of the former Sunday at California Speedway, as Fernandez edged his rival by just the length of a nosecone to win his third Indy Racing "
Sports,Spain #39;s Oscar Freire celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the elite road race of the 2004 UCI world road cycling championships.
World,LAHORE: A group of 16 Pakistani journalists crossed the Wagah border on Sunday on their way to Srinagar to see the situation in Kashmir themselves.
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens stewed in volcanic gases and low level earthquakes Sunday, with crowds of eager tourists hoping to glimpse an eruption that scientists said could happen immediately or take a few weeks."
Business, Finance officials from all over the globe gathered under heavy guard on Sunday to push for a stepped up fight against terror financing while warning the poor must not be forgotten.
Business, The Nikkei average rose 2 percent by late  morning trade on Monday as banks extended last week's gains and  strong gains in U.S. semiconductor chip stocks helped push up  Japanese peers such as Advantest Corp.
Business,"In December, D.C. developer Joe Horning Horning is to unveil the results of the \$40 million renovation project."
Business,"Batting at the top of the Washington Baseball Club's order is Jeffrey Zients, who has emerged from virtual obscurity to be the guiding hand of the local investment group looking to buy the Expos."
Business,"In Washington and in the state capitals, interest groups have long chosen to ring government buildings with their own offices as a display of their clout and determination."
Business,Celebrities bolster investor interest in Prince George's County as more businesses chase the rising wealth of the black middle class.
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Sports,FONTANA (California): Brazils Helio Castroneves dominated qualifying with a lap at 217.479 miles per hour to put his Dallara/ Toyota on the pole for the Toyota Indy 400 on Sunday.
Sports,"BANGKOK: Roger Federer efficiently pounded home a 6-4, 6-0 victory over outclassed Andy Roddick Sunday to win the \$550,000 Thailand Open."
Business,"Gordon Brown is a man in a hurry. There is, he says, not a moment to be lost if the global community is to have a chance of hitting its millennium development goals by 2015."
Sci/Tech,"Halsey M. Minor, the founder of CNET, is now running his own, very private, investment fund."
Sci/Tech,"Bob Edwards, formerly of National Public Radio, is set to start broadcasting over satellite radio, which came broadly available in the United States just three years ago."
Sci/Tech,"In most Internet categories, successful sites have led to copycats. But one growing Internet service has attracted a loyal following but, strangely, no rivals."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Sunday to escalate a broad Israeli offensive in northern Gaza, saying troops will remain until Palestinian rocket attacks are halted. Israeli officials said the offensive  #151; in which 58 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed  #151; will help clear the way for an Israeli withdrawal."
World," The killing in Afghanistan spirals onward, undermining U.S. claims of success in pacifying the country with less than a week to go before an historic experiment with democracy  #151; direct presidential elections."
World," The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog,  Mohamed ElBaradei, arrived in Seoul on Sunday to discuss South  Korea's nuclear experiments after last month's two intrusive  inspections."
World,"As educators look for ways to move to smaller high schools, Manhattan Theater Lab is starting out with just over 100 freshmen."
World," Tiger Woods says he's planning a Caribbean vacation, but Barbados is abuzz with reports that he's set to wed Swedish model Elin Nordegren this week.    Newspapers in Barbados and Ireland have reported that the two are to marry early this week at the Sandy Lane luxury resort on the Caribbean island's west coast..."
Sci/Tech,pioneering bid to win a \$10 million (5.6 million pounds) prize and prove that space is open for business. space travel as ordinary as a Caribbean cruise.
Sci/Tech,"The King of Sweden was not there and the circumstances were a bit short of pompous, but 15 intrepid scientists attained a modicum of fame last week as this year #39;s winners of coveted Ig Nobel Prizes."
Sci/Tech,"US scientists have unraveled the genetic map of a microscopic algae that absorbs huge amounts of greenhouse gases. These organisms are incredibly important in the global carbon cycle, said Virginia Armbrust "
Sports,"SHANGHAI: Argentinas Guillermo Canas thrashed unheralded German Lars Burgsmuller in the final of the Shanghai ATP tennis tournament on Sunday, conceding just one game in the 57-minute match."
Sports, Tiki Barber rushed for 182 yards and ran half the length of the field for a touchdown as the New York Giants used a stifling defense to upset the Packers 14 7 in Green Bay on Sunday.
Sports, Sacramento Kings center Greg Ostertag will be out four to six weeks after breaking his right hand in a fall at his home Saturday night.
World,"MASOODA Jalal has been clocking up some high mileage on the campaign trail for Afghanistans presidential election. The only woman candidate to stand in the October 9 vote, Jalal "
Sports, Former Blue Jays pitcher and television commentator John Cerutti was found dead in a Toronto hotel room on Sunday. He was 44.
Sports," Comedian Denis Leary hosts a hockey game each year to raise money for firefighters in need. This year, he had added incentive."
Sports, Tiki Barber rushed for 182 yards and  ran half the length of the field for a touchdown as the New  York Giants used a stifling defense to upset the Packers 14 7  in Green Bay on Sunday.
Sports, Former Blue Jays pitcher and television  commentator John Cerutti was found dead in a Toronto hotel room  on Sunday. He was 44.
Sports," Former world champions John Surtees and  Niki Lauda believe Formula One needs to go back to its roots,  at least in the short term, to build a brighter future."
Sports,"The Patriots, who have not lost since Sept. 28, 2003, joined four teams with 18 consecutive victories."
Sports,"Tiki Barber sprinted for a 52-yard touchdown in the third quarter, the play that the Giants would ride to their third victory of the season."
Sports,"On the final day of this regular season, the big league drama did not unfold on the field, but in the San Francisco clubhouse."
Sports,"A classic Tom Brady performance and a fumble-return touchdown by Richard Seymour secures an NFL record-tying 18th consecutive with for the Patriots as they beat the Bills, 31-17."
Sports,Giants tailback Tiki Barber rushes for 182 yards and Packer quarterback Brett Favre suffers a concussion in Green Bay's 14-7 defeat by New York.
Sports,"After a convincing knock out of the brash Ricardo Mayorga in his return from retirement, Felix Trinidad must figure out who to fight next."
Sports,"After a 17-9 an eyesore of a defeat to the Jets, the Dolphins are winless at 0-4 with little evidence shown on Sunday that brighter days are yet to come."
Sci/Tech,"While many voter rights' advocates are fighting to decertify electronic voting machines, arguing that they're not reliable, one bloc remains steadfast behind the new equipment - disabled voters who say the machines give them long-denied privacy."
Business,"  Fannie Mae's stock has dropped about 16 percent in two weeks. And even before the abrupt slide, it's been three years since the stock made any big gains for its investors."
Business,"THE stock market continued on its bullish performance by noon today, extending recent record highs with BHP Billiton in the vanguard."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the world #39;s first privately developed spaceship, is fueled and ready to embark this morning on a flight into space in a bid to claim the \$10 million Ansari X Prize."
Sci/Tech,"LOS GATOS, Calif. - Netflix Inc. and TiVo Inc. made official Thursday their deal to create a service that will use high-speed Internet connections to pipe DVD-quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers."
Sports,"As the Premiership takes another break to accommodate a series of World Cup qualifiers, a number of what could be termed England fringe players gave Sven Goran Eriksson some food for thought this weekend."
Sports,"Kenya #39;s Paul Kirui capped an impressive year by winning the men #39;s World half-marathon title Sunday, while China #39;s Sun Ying Jie claimed the women #39;s race."
Sports,"  So often in today #39;s rich get richer corporate climate of the NFL, everybody seems to get along just swimmingly. The league #39;s management and the players union have to endure charges of being entirely "
World,"The alleged political leader of the armed Basque separatist group ETA and his partner were arrested Sunday along with 19 other accused ETA members during a police sweep in southwestern France, Spanish authorities said."
World,"Prime Minister John Howard today made a pitch for undecided voters in the last week of the election campaign. Opinion polls say the coalition leads Labor, but put the undecided vote at about nine per cent, with less than week before polling day."
Business," A rally in semiconductor related  stocks, including Advantest Corp., propelled Asian shares  higher on Monday as investors added to a U.S. buying spree and  turned optimistic on earnings prospects."
Business,"The moratorium on a federal program that provides grants for high-speed Internet and telephone service began two months ago, with no notice."
Business,"Piper Rudnick Gray Cary LLP, a law firm with major operations in Washington, agreed over the weekend to merge with British firm DLA LLP, creating one of the largest combinations ever of law firms from different countries."
World,"Gunmen stormed the US consulate in Jeddah today in the latest of a stream of attacks against foreigners and foreign interests in Saudi Arabia, many of them blamed on the al-Qaeda network."
Business,"The Australian stock market continued on its bullish performance by noon today, extending recent record highs with BHP Billiton in the vanguard."
Business,"The Small Business Administration steps up aid to businesses affected by recent weather-related disasters. Oct. 4, 2004 --As home and business owners throughout Florida and the Southwestern US pull things "
Sci/Tech,"The SpaceShipOne team will attempt to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize on Monday, the 47th anniversary of the start of the first space race when the Soviet Union launched its Sputnik satellite."
World,"The death toll from a blast that ripped through a fireworks factory in central Thailand rose to 11 on Monday, police said.  quot;At this moment the death toll is 11 and one person is in the ICU, quot; Police Lt."
World," Suspected tribal rebels stormed a remote village in India's northeast on Monday and shot dead six people, police said, raising to 62 the death toll in a new wave of violence that erupted in the region at the weekend."
World," Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won Indonesia's presidential election run off in a landslide, preliminary final results showed on Monday."
World," Two of Spain's most wanted terror suspects and at least 16 other alleged members of the armed Basque separatist group ETA were captured Sunday in a vast French Spanish police operation, authorities said."
World," Israel expanded its military offensive in  northern Gaza, launching two air strikes early on Monday that  killed at least three Palestinians and wounded two, including a  senior Hamas leader, witnesses and medics said."
World, Taiwan President Chen Shui bian said he  will make an important policy statement on relations with  arch foe China in his National Day address on Oct. 10.
Business,Alan greenspan #39;s official title is Chairman of the US Federal Reserve. But he functions as something akin to America #39;s economic Prognosticator in Chief.
World,Many Afghans say they are more worried about a different source of abuse and intimidation during the presidential elections: pressure from local militia commanders to vote for certain candidates.
World,"As U.S. and Iraqi troops patrolled the battered streets of Samarra, the central Iraqi city reclaimed from insurgents in two days of lopsided battle, residents emerged Sunday reporting thirst, hunger and casualties among the civilian population, according to news service accounts from the city."
Business," A rally in semiconductor related stocks, including Advantest Corp., propelled Asian shares higher on Monday as investors added to a U.S. buying spree and turned optimistic on earnings prospects."
Business, Japanese stocks rose 1.9 percent by  midsession on Monday as a strong performance by U.S.  semiconductor related stocks gave a push to Japanese peers such  as Advantest Corp. and as banks extended last week's gains.
Sci/Tech,"An exhibition is being held in Beijing to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pei Wenzhong,the discoverer of the first Peking Man skull."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s no space in the space station. With no garbage pickup by shuttles for nearly two years, the international space station is looking more and more like a cluttered attic."
Sports,Kilkenny - World number two Ernie Els and Denmark #39;s Thomas Bjorn have finally rid themselves of the golfing demons that threatened to derail their careers.
Sports,"World number one Roger Federer thumped second-ranked Andy Roddick in straight sets 6-4, 6-0 to win the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday."
Sports," As Jake Delhomme walked off the field Sunday, he turned to Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin Mathis and said, I bet youd like to play against me every week."
Sports,  The St. Louis Rams still have plenty of offensive firepower. The same could not be said for the San Francisco 49ers.
World,"Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara is a gracious host, settling comfortably into a white leather chair and patiently listening to a question from a visitor."
World,The nation has always been independent from China. Not for a single day has it been ruled by China. Twenty-three million Taiwanese -- 7.7 times the number of 
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein #39;s plan to sell shares of Lazard LLC, the world #39;s largest closely held investment bank, may face opposition from the firm #39;s 11-member board tomorrow at a meeting in Paris, people familiar with the matter said."
Business,"Inflation rates in Europe are unlikely to fall below the European Central Bank #39;s 2 percent target for the rest of the year because of high oil prices, ECB board member Ottmar Issing said Sunday."
Business,"And then there was one. Northwest Airlines (NWAC ) reported Oct. 1 that its CEO, Richard H. Anderson, is quitting to take a job in the health-care industry."
Business,"Lying 800 kilometers south of Tokyo on the island of Kyushu, Oita prefecture is hardly the kind of place you would expect to find the trendsetting titans of Japan Inc."
Business,"While the rest of the country frets over surging energy prices, a small but growing group of businesses is fueling a boom of sorts in the US oil patch."
Sports,"The pressure to win made Ernie Els feel like he was in a major. Given all he has been through this year, his victory in the American Express Championship sure felt like one."
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) -- It would be fitting for the Houston Astros to clinch a playoff spot at Minute Maid Park, but they will have to do it without Roger Clemens."
Sports,"Guillermo Canas won his third title of the year yesterday with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over unseeded German Lars Burgsmuller at the ATP Shanghai Open."
World,Turkey #39;s decades-long quest to join the European Union looks set to take a great leap forward. On Oct. 6 the European Commission in Brussels is due to release its opinion on whether Turkey has met the legal 
Sports,"Tiki Barber sprinted for a 52-yard touchdown in the third quarter, the play that the Giants would ride to their third victory of the season."
Sports,"A stirring defensive effort by the Jets produced 7 points, 4 turnovers, 4 sacks and a victory over the Dolphins in Pro Player Stadium."
Sports,"Despite winning Sunday's race and taking the overall Nextel Cup lead, Dale Earnhardt Jr. could lose points after cursing in an interview."
World," Japan plans to ask the United States to  move some U.S. marine bases from its southernmost prefecture of  Okinawa to a location outside Japan, the daily Yomiuri Shimbun  said on Monday."
World,"After the first TV debate in the US presidential campaign, polls give good news for the Democrats."
World,President Vladimir V. Putin's plan to concentrate more power in the Kremlin has inflamed popular discontent.
World," The death toll from floods unleashed by Tropical Storm Jeanne rose sharply to nearly 2,000 people, with many still missing, as officials said they found hundreds more bodies in Haiti's devastated northwestern region.    Officials, who had previously put the toll at 1,550 dead and about 900 missing, could not immediately provide specifics on the higher toll announced Sunday night, but said hundreds more bodies were found in recent days in areas outside the hard hit town of Gonaives..."
World,"Brazilian voters gave a boost to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in nationwide municipal elections on Sunday, according to initial results, in the first electoral test for the leftist leader and his plans to remake Latin America's biggest country."
Business,"SunGard, which provides software and services to top financial companies, plans to spin off its disaster data recovery business into a separate publicly traded company."
Sports,What once looked like a forgettable season-ending weekend at Safeco Field came alive Friday night. Ichiro Suzuki became major league baseball #39;s single-season 
World,"Members of the Gadaffi family have pledged to support efforts to free British hostage Kenneth Bigley, his brother claimed today. Paul Bigley said that Colonel Gadaffis London-based "
World,year old naturalised Australian girl seriously injured in last month #39;s bombing outside Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta is leaving hospital in Singapore for Italy.
World,CAMBODIA #39;S legislature has approved a UN pact to put surviving Khmer Rouge leaders on trial for genocide. Atrocities claimed nearly two million lives during their rule in the late 1970s.
World,SINGAPORE (AFP): A five-year-old Indonesian girl critically injured in last month #39;s bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta flew to a new life in Italy on Monday after making a spectacular recovery at a Singapore hospital.
World,A group of Pakistani journalists has arrived in India for an unprecedented visit to the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. Indian officials say the delegation crossed the border between the two nuclear 
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne's Tungsten T5 comes with 256MB of flash memory, so you never risk losing your data."
Sci/Tech,"After just two months in testing, Yahoo has pushed its local search out of beta and is giving the service prominent exposure on the Yahoo home page."
Business,Homeowners unfortunate enough to get slammed by multiple hurricanes in the past seven weeks have had to face the risk of another less deadly but more expensive disaster.
Sports,"Sisler set the all-time record for hits in a season in 1920 with 257, wresting the record from Ty Cobb, who #39;d set it nine years earlier with 248."
Sports,"London, Oct 04 - Thierry Henry scored twice as arsenal easily beat Charlton 4-0 to extend its unbeaten premier league streak to 48 matches and bounce back from alleged team disunity."
Sports,"On the road, the momentum and most of the crowd against them, and trailing their division rivals by seven points, the Patriots responded to the challenge with a tying touchdown "
Sci/Tech,"XM Satellite's recruitment of well-known personalities, including Bob Edwards, has been the most aggressive effort to date to win listeners."
World, Taiwan is getting jittery about a new push within the European Union to lift a 15 year embargo on weapons sales to China  #151; the communist giant that's been threatening to attack this tiny democratic island.
World," The death toll from floods unleashed by Tropical Storm Jeanne rose sharply to nearly 2,000 people, with many still missing, as officials said they found hundreds more bodies in Haiti's devastated northwestern region."
World," Republicans have been trying to suppress voting in states where the presidential race is too close to call, Democratic nominee John Kerry said Sunday at one of the city's largest predominantly black churches."
World," President Luiz Inacio Lula da  Silva's Workers' Party (PT) won the mayoralty of six state  capitals in Sunday's municipal vote but was forced into a  run off to defend its hold on the race's biggest prize, the  city of Sao Paulo."
World,Chinese banking officials say they will not rush any moves to ease the yuan from its tight peg against the US dollar.
Business,Crude oil prices eased slightly in early morning Asian trade Monday after pushing above the psychologically important \$50 mark for the first time last week.
Business,"The Dow Jones Industrial Average failed three times this year to exceed its previous high and fell to about 10,000 each time, most recently a week ago."
Sports," There was nothing wrong with the St. Louis Rams' offense that a trip to San Francisco couldn't fix. Marc Bulger passed for 186 yards, Marshall Faulk rushed for 121 more and St. Louis sent the woeful 49ers to their first 0 4 start in 25 years with a 24 14 victory on Sunday night."
World,"Taking a break from fiery sermons, Malaysias fundamentalist Islamic opposition group enlisted rock singers to loosen up its image."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average jumped 2.5 percent  by mid afternoon on Monday as semiconductor related stocks such  as Advantest Corp. mirrored a rally by their U.S. peers while  banks and brokerages extended last week's gains.
Business,Bank of France Governor Christian Noyer on Sunday urged countries to tighten their public finances and implement reforms to help generate non-inflationary growth.
Business,"Most investors envy Jack R. Meyer with his double-digit returns over the past year, but even he says he will have trouble making much money in the years to come."
Business, A former Enron accountant testified this week that he knew an arrangement to temporarily sell Merrill Lynch some barges just to boost Enron #39;s bottom line was wrong and he planned to lie about it if confronted.
Sci/Tech,Sony Music Entertainment Japan has decided to drop the copy-protection on its CDs from November 17 onwards. Copy protection was introduced by the company in January last year.
Sci/Tech," quot;Anyone who has RealPlayer is affected, and there are many people with RealPlayer, quot; said Marc Maiffret, chief hacking officer at software security company eEye Digital Security, the company that discovered the security issue."
Sports,"Fred Funk can relax. He doesn #39;t have to carry six years #39; worth of frustration anymore. The 48-year-old US Ryder Cup player won his sixth PGA Tour title Sunday, closing with a birdie for a one-stroke victory in the Southern Farm Bureau Classic."
World,President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva #39;s left-leaning Workers #39; Party posted significant wins in nationwide municipal elections Sunday and expanded its reach into Brazil #39;s mammoth interior.
World,: Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono thanked Indonesians on Monday for electing him as the next president and said he would work hard to resolve the country #39;s problems.
World,The Cambodian parliament ratified an agreement with the United Nations on Monday on setting up a tribunal to try surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime responsible for the deaths of 1.7 million people.
Business,  Four hurricanes in just six weeks are likely going to force Florida #39;s top two insurers to raise rates or reduce their business in the state.
Business,"Telecom yesterday denied its AAPT consumer business in Australia was on the block, reports NZPA. The company played down chief financial officer Marko Bogoievski #39;s statement in a media report from New York "
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. #39;s music unit is abandoning its CDs that use built-in technology that limits copying them, after pushing the program for two years."
Sci/Tech,"US COMPUTER users know more about the Janet Jackson #39;s breast exposure than they down about their own anti-virus software, according to a survey."
World,"A girl has died of bird flu in Thailand, the 11th confirmed victim of the disease this year. Kanda Srileung-On died in the north of the country, hours after testing positive for the virus, apparently caught from infected chickens."
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai #39;s deputies campaigned for him on Saturday ahead of presidential elections seven days later, while the candidate himself prepared to fly to Germany to collect an international award."
World,Cambodia #39;s legislature on Monday approved a long-delayed agreement to put surviving Khmer Rouge leaders on trial for atrocities that claimed nearly two million 
Business, European shares fell and government  bonds rose on Monday following an attack on a U.S. consulate in  Saudi Arabia and as Friday's weak U.S. jobs data continued to  chip away at economic confidence.
World," Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won  Indonesia's presidential election run off in a landslide,  capping a rapid rise to power for the former general who has  vowed to create jobs, stamp out graft and fight terrorism."
World,"Counting in Indonesia's  presidential election is nearly over, with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono the easy winner."
World,"US air strikes on the rebellious Iraqi city of Falluja kill at least seven people, hospital officials say."
World,"After what Republicans acknowledge was President Bush's faltering performance in his televised encounter with Democratic nominee John F. Kerry, the vice presidential debate has assumed critical importance, with Republicans depending on Vice President Cheney to halt the ticket's slide in momentum."
World," MANZINI, Swaziland -- Gugu Pungwayo couldn't bear to read the newspaper article. She recalled that she glanced at the headline, then put the paper down. Picked it up again. Put it down. Again. And again."
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova won the first-ever Korea Open on Sunday. The top-seeded 17-year old Russian beat Poland #39;s Marta Domachowska in straight sets -- 6-1, 6-1 -- in less than an hour."
World,"Mohamed ElBaradei, director of the International Atomic Energy Agency has voiced hopes for a quick and conclusive settlement of his agency #39;s probe into South Korea #39;s past nuclear experiments."
Business," Smart Communications Inc., the top mobile phone operator in the Philippines, is in talks with Singapore #39;s Mobile One Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"A maverick California company is poised to launch a bid today to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize, a global competition expected to spur a  quot;personal spaceflight revolution."
Sci/Tech,A survey by the National Cyber Security Alliance has suggested one in three Americans think they #39;re more likely to win the lottery than get to a computer virus.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 1: Researchers who found a link between country music and suicide, and a man who patented his combover hairstyle won IgNobel Awards for true but funny experiments."
Sports,DOING SA PROUD: Ernie Els holds the World Golf Championship trophy after winning at the Mount Juliet course in Ireland yesterday. (AP).
Sports,IT took just eight explo- sive rounds for Felix  quot;Tito quot; Trinidad to put himself back atop boxing #39;s mantle of greatness.
Sports,Striker Michael Owen is facing a battle to prove his form and fitness as the pressure grew on his starting place for Englands World Cup qualifier against Wales.
World,German Chancellor Gerhard Schrder arrived in Beijing on Monday for a three-day visit focusing on expanding trade ties and the European Unions ban on arms sales to China.
Business,"Responding to a tough insurance industry crash test, automakers are making major strides to improve the safety of family sedans, according to new data released Sunday."
Business,"Philippines mobile phone operator Smart Communications Inc. is in talks with Singapore #39;s Mobile One for a possible tie-up, BusinessWorld reported Monday."
Business,Fannie Mae #39;s newly discovered accounting artifices could give lagging reform efforts in Congress some impetus. Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are financial behemoths and political sacred cows - escaping 
Sci/Tech,"So, a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing away - done during a recent spacewalk -as done cautiously so "
Business,"Oil giant BP reports buoyant trading in the third quarter, with production up by 11, on the back of soaring crude prices."
Business,"MARINE CITY -- Following a lifetime of helping people through his church work, the Rev. Donald Bartone #39;s \$575,000 gift will help renew that dedication nearly two years after his death."
Business,"Mortgage rates inched up last week, but they remained well below the year-high levels set during the spring. Freddie Mac, in its weekly survey released Thursday, reported that rates on 30-year "
Sci/Tech,"So a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing-away -- done "
World,"The death toll from floods unleashed by Tropical Storm Jeanne rose sharply Sunday to nearly 2,000 people, with many still missing, as officials said they found hundreds more bodies in Haiti #39;s devastated northwestern region."
World,Cambodia has ratified legislation to set up a UN-assisted tribunal which will put leaders of the murderous Khmer Rouge regime on trial.
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia on Monday is announcing Captivate, formerly known as RoboDemo, for recording onscreen activity and building software demonstrations and interactive simulations."
Sci/Tech,"In a crowded corporate market where handhelds and handsets are fighting it out for supremacy, PalmOne will introduce a device this week it hopes will cut through the noise."
Business,"Residential and small business customers of SBC Communications Inc. in Flint, Ann Arbor and metro Detroit can now access their home and wireless voice mail as well as e-mail accounts "
Business,"Mary Poppins was wrong.  quot;A spoonful of sugar quot; doesn #39;t cut it anymore. In a diet-obsessed culture, many Americans are going sour on sugar."
Business,"Amgen Inc. said Sunday results of a small trial showed its experimental osteoporosis drug increased bone density in post-menopausal women, potentially reducing the risk of fractures associated with the bone-thinning disease."
Business,"Scotland #39;s biggest dairy firm, Robert Wiseman Dairies RWD.L , says it is in talks with farmers #39; co-operative First Milk, which supplies Wiseman with milk, about buying a 15 percent stake in Wiseman."
World,He has lost his position on the key body of the ruling party Zanu-PF but retains his seat in cabinet. Mr Moyo is the architect of tough media laws which have seen the banning of foreign correspondents and the closure of the only private daily paper.
Sci/Tech,The first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy has been pushed back by NASA. This is due to hurricane damages and implementation of new safety measures.
Sci/Tech,"The State Technology Office plans to cancel two multimillion-dollar contracts, now that several investigations have discovered two companies were given unfair advantages."
Sports,"In the wee hours yesterday morning, promoter Don King stood at a podium inside Madison Square Garden and -- in the midst of a bombastic assault on his "
Sports,ENGLAND coach Steve McClaren hopes he has not handed Wales the World Cup blueprint to curb the threat of Wayne Rooney. McClaren #39;s Middlesbrough manfully threw up the barricades at Old Trafford yesterday as 
Sports,"Two fresh tires helped Dale Earnhardt Jr. win the EA Sports 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway yesterday, but a four-letter word he said in Victory Lane might cost him the points lead."
Sports,"As linebacker Keith Brooking headed to the Atlanta Falcons locker room, he bellowed to nobody in particular: We own the South, baby!"
Sports,"It should have been the perfect cap to another precious win for Corey Dillon. For the first time in his three games as a Patriot, Dillon "
World,"Dubai, Oct. 4 (NNN): At least 13 Palestinians were killed as Israel continued its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, with an air strike in the north, during the past 24 hours."
World,"Two blasts have shaken separate areas of central Baghdad, with one car bomb blast near the heavily defended Green Zone killing at least eight people and wounding 30, doctors and witnesses say."
World,"VATICAN CITYPope John Paul II yesterday honoured two figures linked to controversy, beatifying German mystic Sister Anna Katharina Emmerick, whose violent visions of Christ #39;s suffering helped inspire Mel Gibson #39;s film The Passion Of The Christ, and the "
World,  Iraqi security forces are patrolling the Sunni Triangle city of Samarra after US and Iraqi soldiers claimed victory in retaking the city from insurgent forces.
World,"Nine Muslims held indefinitely without charge in Britain are challenging the country #39;s highest court against their detention. The nine are among 11 foreign men held under the Anti Terrorism, Crime and Security "
Business,"Rich nations pledged an agreement soon on forgiving the debt burden weighing on poor nations in Africa, Latin America and Asia but remained divided on reducing billions of dollars of Iraqi debt."
Business,Some large health insurers are feeling vindicated after Merck #39;s decision to withdraw its painkiller Vioxx from the market because long-term use raises the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Business,"OFFSHORE gains drove the share market to record levels today, albeit on lower than average volume because of little trade in three states which are having public holidays today."
Sci/Tech,"So a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing-away - done during a recent spacewalk -as "
Sci/Tech,"NEITHER APPLE nor Microsoft will join a consortium formed today to address digital rights management for music and films. But the Coral Consortium has heavyweight firms Sony, Samsung, Philips, Matsushita, HP and 20th Century Fox backing their plans."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp #39;s music unit is abandoning its CDs that use built-in technology that limits copying them, after pushing the program for two years."
Sci/Tech,Linux distributor Red Hat Inc. RHAT.O said on Thursday that it had bought Netscape #39;s computer user identification and management technology from America Online Inc.
World,"A car bomb blew up near one of the entrances to the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad on Monday, wounding many civilians, witnesses and security sources said."
World,Turkeys prime minister said yesterday that admitting his Muslim-majority country to the European Union would contribute to reconciliation between civilizations and expressed confidence that the EUs executive will recommend opening membership 
World,"World finance leaders ended their annual meeting yesterday with renewed pledges to promote global prosperity, amid warnings that the battle against poverty had taken a back seat to the war on terrorism."
World,"Philip Short took four years to write this biography, after completing his much-praised life of Mao Zedong () in 1999. He has trawled deep and wide, reading what are probably "
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai was in Germany yesterday to receive an award, his office said, just days before his war-plagued nation will hold its first direct presidential election."
World,Washington says Iran plans to use its nuclear facilities to make atom bombs. Tehran says it merely wants to. US President George W. Bush wants Iran referred to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions.
Business,"While the Big Four are pulling back from the small-company market, a passel of regional and  quot;second tier quot; national accounting firms are eagerly filling the gap."
Business,"Lastminute.com Plc, an unprofitable UK travel company, expects profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be at the lower end of its forecasts next fiscal year as the company struggles to cut costs."
Sci/Tech,"MOUNT VERNON - Mickey Bambrick, who home-schools her 5-year-old son, is already on the second reading of the books at her small public library in La Conner, Skagit County."
Sci/Tech,"Web surfers in the United States and five other countries will be invited this week to begin using a new version of MSN Messenger that includes a search function in the message window, reports on the Web said."
World,"Admitting mainly Muslim Turkey into the European Union would mark nothing short of a cultural, economic and political revolution for Europe, analysts say."
World,"Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won Indonesia #39;s presidential election after the former general garnered support from three-fifths of voters, the General Election Commission said."
World,"year old Indonesian girl critically injured in last month #39;s Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta has made a remarkable recovery and will leave hospital this week, press reports said yesterday."
Sci/Tech," Macromedia on Monday is announcing Captivate, formerly known as RoboDemo, for recording onscreen activity and building software demonstrations and interactive simulations."
Sci/Tech, The guessing game over who will take home the world's most coveted awards ends this week with the announcement of the 2004 Nobel Prize winners.
Business," Rising oil prices are unlikely to deal a major blow to global economic growth although the trend may seem  quot;uncomfortable, quot; a researcher with the International Monetary Fund says."
Business," Spar, Germany's eighth biggest food supermarket chain, plans to sell a 50 percent stake in its discount arm Netto to its French parent company ITM Entreprises, Spar's new chairman Stephan Schelo said in a newspaper interview."
Business," Asian shares jumped to multi month  highs on Monday on a rally in semiconductor related issues,  including Japan's Advantest Corp., and European stocks were set  to rise after a rally in U.S. markets."
Business,"  Greater Boston's newest cutting edge research lab boasts no test tubes, lasers, or printed circuit boards    at least none in plain view. It looks like what it is: a clean, modern, and sparsely furnished 950 square foot condominium near Central Square."
Business,NEW BEDFORD -- The fight for a bigger slice of the pharmacy business in New Bedford is being waged in a converted bank branch on the north side of town.
Business,"Acronyms are the secret language of technology and biotech. If you have to ask what they mean, you're not an insider. There are even acronyms on top of acronyms: someone who peppers his speech with TLAs is fond of using ''three-letter acronyms. quot;"
Business,"  Enron Corp.'s former finance chief, Andrew Fastow, is not a defendant or a prosecution witness in the first criminal trial to emerge from the energy company's crash, but he could be called to testify for the defense    possibly as a hostile witness."
Business,"The Hopkinton data storage company EMC Corp. will roll out a set of new products today, aimed at filling out the company's  quot;information lifecycle management quot; strategy."
Business,"If you attended last week's Emerging Technologies Conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, you probably weren't on the lookout for ways to become a better typist. This is MIT, after all -- Rocket Science Central. Couldn't they offer something more challenging?"
Business,"7-Eleven Inc. , the convenience store chain that launched its own prepaid cellphone brand last spring, is rolling out two big enhancements this week in New England markets: premium handsets with cameras and FM radios, and minutes that don't expire for a full year."
Business,"  The Dutch supermarket retailer Ahold, seeking to streamline global operations and reduce debt, said yesterday that it will sell its holdings in Spain to Permira Funds, for roughly  $849 million."
Business,"State Street Corp.'s SPDR Trust was the best-selling mutual fund with US investors in August, according to estimates by Financial Research Corp. It was the first time an exchange-traded fund led monthly fund sales."
Business,"The bass should be in your face. That's what Matt Kelly, of Boston's popular punk rock band Dropkick Murphys, thinks is the mark of a great stereo system. And he should know. Kelly, 29, is the drummer for the band that likes to think of itself as a bit of an Irish lucky charm for the Red Sox."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Corp. and Internet telephone provider Vonage said on Thursday they were cutting prices for their residential Internet calling services by \$5 per month, the strongest "
Sports,Ernie Els got the better of Thomas Bjorn yet again yesterday to win his first solo World Golf Championships title. And on a horribly wet and windy day at Mount Juliet in County 
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, NC The Carolina Panthers finally found a way to contain Michael Vick, but it didn #39;t matter. The Atlanta Falcons still found a way to win, moving to 4-0 to match the best start in franchise history."
Sci/Tech," Plant geneticist Ted Hymowitz knew that finding an allergy free soybean would take a painstaking search through thousands of varieties. So Hymowitz got a grant, fetched a hammer and pounded away until he proved he was right."
World,"The Taliban has said that it is aiming to disrupt the inaugaration ceremony of Afghanistan #39;s new president, Hamid Karzai, which will be attended by Dick Cheney, the American vice-president, Donald Rumsfeld, the defence secretary."
World, Hundreds of airline passengers suffered disruption to their travel plans when a major regional airport was shut down for an hour after a humming and vibrating adult sex toy was mistaken for a bomb.
World, Put Barbara White down as undecided in the race for the White House.
World," At a time of some of the worst fighting in years, the Israeli Palestinian conflict wasn't even mentioned in last week's presidential debate and has been little discussed during the campaign."
World," With thousands of prison sentences on the line, the Supreme Court will decide whether judges have too much power to tack on extra cell time in a case that one justice said could wreak havoc on courthouses nationwide."
World, The State Department called on Israel Friday to limit its military response to a rocket attack by Hamas that killed two small Israeli children.
World," Two bomb blasts shook separate areas of  central Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 10 people and  wounding 70, while U.S. and Iraqi forces pursued their  offensive against rebel strongholds elsewhere in the country."
World, Taiwan President Chen Shui bian said on  Monday he will make an important policy statement in his  National Day address on Oct. 10 that aims to soothe tense  relations with arch foe China.
World, Top international nuclear regulator  Mohamed ElBaradei won a pledge from South Korea on Monday to  cooperate with the U.N. watchdog in the run up to a report that  Seoul hopes will lift suspicions of clandestine atomic  activities.
World,"\The red fire ant, vicious and sometimes fatal, has infested the Taiwanese capital Taipei."
World,Patients with heart disease are being offered a  treatment with a difference - vibrating trousers.
World,"The dismissal in June of Leonid Parfyonov, one of the best-known screen faces in Russia whose programme often tested the limits of Kremlin-defined political correctness, triggered fears of further crackdown on media freedom."
World,"  A military prosecutor has charged 35 Arab nationals and alleged members of an Al Qaeda linked terror group with plotting to bomb foreign targets in Lebanon, including the Italian and Ukrainian diplomatic missions, judicial officials said yesterday."
World,"  The killing in Afghanistan spirals onward, undermining US contentions of success in pacifying the country with less than a week to go before a historic experiment with democracy: direct presidential elections."
World,"  Three years after the Sept. 11 attacks forced the West to take a collective crash course on Islamic terrorism, the myths endure: The militants are impoverished and uneducated. Lifelong religious fervor drives them to embrace jihad. Al Qaeda aggressively recruits and brainwashes the men."
World,  Cambodia's legislature approved a long delayed agreement today to put surviving Khmer Rouge leaders on trial for atrocities that claimed nearly two million lives during their murderous rule in the late 1970s.
World,"  Tony Blair's deputy, John Prescott, warned potential leadership rivals yesterday they would not be forgiven for challenging Britain's prime minister and threatening electoral success."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    Gunfire erupted in a slum teeming with loyalists of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide yesterday, sending people scattering through the trash strewn streets following days of political clashes that have left at least 14 dead."
World,"Pope John Paul II yesterday honored two figures linked to controversy, beatifying a German mystic whose violent visions of Christ's suffering helped inspire Mel Gibson's movie ''The Passion of the Christ, quot; and an Austrian emperor whose troops used poison gas. Before 30,000 people, including royalty and government representatives from Latin America and Europe, the pontiff also beatified an Italian nun ..."
World,"  Bloodied by weeks of suicide bombings and assassinations, Iraqi security forces emerged yesterday to patrol Samarra after a morale boosting victory in this Sunni Triangle city, and US commanders praised their performance."
World," The guessing game over who will take home the world's most coveted awards ends this week with the announcement of the 2004 Nobel Prize winners.    The first announcement comes Monday with the physiology or medicine prize, followed by a week of announcements of winners for physics, chemistry, economics, peace and possibly literature..."
World," Five days into Israel's largest offensive in Gaza in years, army commanders were talking of an operation lasting weeks, while officials looked even further ahead   to Israel's planned evacuation of Gaza settlements next year.    Early Monday, the bodies of four Palestinians were brought from the northern town of Beit Lahiya to a Gaza hospital..."
World," A car bomb exploded at an entrance to the Green Zone, a heavily fortified area in Baghdad that houses the U.S. Embassy and Iraqi government buildings, killing at least eight people and wounding about 50, hospital and military officials said..."
World," Suspected rebels woke up sleeping villagers in northeastern India and fired on them with automatic weapons early Monday, killing six and raising the death toll to 63 from three days of violence in a region where dozens of ethnic rebel groups are fighting for separate homelands.    Seven people also were wounded when the group of heavily armed militants descended on Gelapukhuri, a village 130 miles north of Gauhati, the capital of Assam state, said police officer P..."
Business,  The price of oil settled above  $50 US a barrel for the first time yesterday amid concerns over tight supplies globally and hurricane related production problems in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,"MUNICH, Germany : German electronics giant Siemens said that its Siemens Business Services unit had signed a 2.7-billion-euro (3.3-billion-dollar) contract to supply technology services to the British Broadcasting Corporation."
Business,"Scottish dairy firm Robert Wiseman is in talks about selling a 15 stake in the company to farmers #39; co-operative First Milk. The firm said the price of any deal is expected to be 250 pence per share, a 10 premium on Friday #39;s closing price."
Business,"DUBAI: The Middle East #39;s largest technology exhibition, GITEX, opened here Sunday with the international IT industry out in full force to showcase the latest market innovations to an expected 100,000 visitors."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif. Oct. 4, 2004 - Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen has sunk more than \$20 million into developing a manned rocket that reaches space."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gerstenmaier from NASA #39;s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, has been manager of the International Space Station (ISS) programme for just over two years."
Sci/Tech,"Its not really much of a surprise at this point, but at least we can now openly talk about the T5 and its specs. The palmOne Tungsten T5 features a Tungsten E-esque design, a brilliant 320x480 display, 256MB RAM, Bluetooth and several software updates."
Sports,"After a debut that was the stuff of fantasy, Wayne Rooney was introduced to the real Manchester United yesterday. The 18-year-old could have been forgiven for thinking that life "
Sports,"Linebacker Keith Brooking makes the claim after 4-0 Atlanta matches the best start in franchise history. By Associated Press. CHARLOTTE, NC - The Atlanta Falcons stormed off the Panthers #39; field, a victory in hand and a message for the rest of the NFL."
Sports,Northumberland-born trainer Jonathan Pease was cracking open the champagne last night after winning one of the top prizes in racing.
Sports,Juventus beat Udinese 1-0 on a second-half goal by Uruguayan striker Marcelo Zalayeta and stretched its Serie A lead to two points ahead of surprising Messina on Sunday.
Sports,"Told that he ticked off the Chicago Bears with his latest touchdown celebration, Terrell Owens shrugged.  quot;Oh, well, quot; the Eagles wide receiver said today after his team #39;s 19-9 victory over the Bears at Soldier Field."
Sports,"In some ways, this is shaping up as a fine rookie season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton, a first-round draft pick this year out of LSU."
World, Doctors at a central Baghdad hospital said on Monday at least eight people were killed and 30 wounded in a car bomb blast near one of the entrances to the heavily fortified Green Zone.
World,"Asia #39;s deadly bird flu has been found in a dog for the first time in Thailand, authorities said yesterday, as the country battles a second major outbreak of the virus this year."
World,Nine foreign terror suspects held indefinitely without charge in Britain will challenge their detention before the country #39;s highest court today.
Sports,"The last two Saturdays of July changed the 2004 Boston baseball season. Before the final two weekends of the seventh month, the Red Sox were alarmingly average. The Olde Towne Team, swollen with the second-highest payroll (\$130 million) in the majors, was finishing a third consecutive month of .500 baseball and a season of great expectations looked like it might ..."
Sports,"BASEBALL Nomar Garciaparra can become a free agent after the World Series and will consider returning to the Chicago Cubs, his team for the final two months this season.  quot;Do I know what's going to happen, what is going on? That I can't foresee, quot; Garciaparra said before yesterday's season finale against Atlanta, one day after the Cubs were eliminated from ..."
Sports,"  It came to this: After traveling 41,442 miles, facing 25,592 pitches, and enduring more ups and downs than their Delta charter, the Red Sox yesterday happily ended the 2004 regular season where they began it in the visiting clubhouse at Camden Yards."
Sports,"  Phil Garner savored the taste of champagne, the smell of his cigar and the wild celebration going on in the Houston Astros' clubhouse."
Sports,"Ben Broussard hit a two-run homer to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 victory over the Twins on a strange afternoon in Minneapolis, sending AL Central champion Minnesota to Yankee Stadium for the start of the playoffs."
Sports,"  First of all, clear the dusty library shelves of all history books. The Angels of today, about to face the Red Sox in the American League Division Series, were mostly schoolkids when their haloed forefathers fought the Sox for the '86 American League pennant."
Sports,"Somewhere between misery and mediocrity reside the Cleveland Browns. Ten years after Art Modell's midnight run to Baltimore and six years since the franchise was readmitted to Club NFL, Browns fans are still looking for a reason to wear their Dawg Pound masks other than to cover their tears of shame."
Sports,"  Two plays. Two decisions. The difference between two teams. Many things and not many things separated the New England Patriots from the Buffalo Bills yesterday at Ralph Wilson Stadium, but two plays made clear why the Patriots have won their last 18 games while the Bills have now lost six straight and 10 of their last ..."
Sports,"  It should have been the perfect cap to another precious win for Corey Dillon. For the first time in his three games as a Patriot, Dillon scored a touchdown, and he did so in grand fashion, bulling his way in from 15 yards."
Sports,"  By the sheer numbers, they seemed equal enough. What separated them, like what has separated Drew Bledsoe and Tom Brady for most of their careers, had nothing to do with arm strength or raw talent."
Sports,"  The New York Jets went conservative yesterday, waiting for the mistakes that have doomed the Miami Dolphins in every game this season."
Sports,"If Chicago defeats Columbus at Soldier Field Wednesday, the Fire will lead the Revolution by six points for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth. But the Revolution could be in position to earn the tiebreaker advantage when they meet the Fire at Gillette Stadium Oct. 16."
Sports,"Taj McWilliams-Franklin burst into tears at the buzzer, her emotions finally getting the best of her."
Sports,"The Auburn Tigers are coming. Steadily, but picking up speed and power. In the Southeastern Conference, the preseason chatter was about Louisiana State, the defending co-national champion, and perhaps Georgia."
Sci/Tech,PalmOne has introduced the Tungsten T5 handheld with 256MB of flash memory aimed at physicians and healthcare professionals. The Tungsten T5 handheld #39;s flash memory protects information even if the device 
Sports,"Finally on the field, Lee Suggs got the Browns running in the right direction. Suggs, who missed the first three games with a neck injury, rushed for 82 yards and scored on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter."
Sci/Tech," The takeover fight moves to Delaware's Court of Chancery, even as PeopleSoft dismisses its CEO."
World,Visiting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf agreed with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) here on Monday that the war on terror had made the world less safeand was not addressing the underlying causes of conflict.
World," Asia's bird flu epidemic, which experts fear could spawn a human pandemic, has claimed its 31st victim, a nine year old Thai girl who had contact with infected chickens at home."
Business,"Oil major BP #39;s BP.L oil and gas production has risen 11 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, with sharply rising Russian output counteracting falls elsewhere, as oil prices soared to new highs."
Business,TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Hollywood movie studio the 20th Century Fox of News Corp. (NWS) said Monday it has joined an international industry association to develop and promote the Blu-ray Disc format - one of two 
Business,"Lastminute.com Plc, an unprofitable UK travel company, expects profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be at the lower end of its forecast in fiscal 2005 as the company struggles to cut costs."
Business,term economic health of the United States is threatened by  $53 trillion in government debts and liabilities that start to come due in four years when baby boomers begin to retire.
Business,Kodak is returning to court this week to claim \$1bn in damages and unpaid royalties from Sun Microsystems. The court found in favour of the camera company on Friday and ruled that Sun had infringed Kodak #39;s Java patents.
Business,"Siemens have landed a ten-year deal to provide IT services to the BBC in an outsourcing contract, worth about 200m a year. The German technology group has been selected as part of a cost-cutting initiative "
Business,"If plans by officials at the Navy and EDS work out, the Navy Marine Corps Intranet could soon become one of the largest systems using voice-over-IP technology in the world."
World,"A massive airdrop of paper birds intended to promote peace failed to halt violence in Thailand #39;s restive south, with a spate of new attacks Monday that targeted soldiers and local officials."
Sci/Tech,"The rocket plane SpaceShipOne is just one flight away from claiming the Ansari X-Prize, a \$10m award designed to kick-start private space travel."
World,"Egypt set free an Israeli intelligence agent, Azzam Azzam, in exchange for six Egyptian students. One of Azzam #39;s relatives spoke to Israeli Radio and said that Azzam entered Israel through the Taba control point in the city of Eylat and was looking well."
World,India fans will be able to watch the Test series against Australia after a domestic television deal is reached.
World,"A car bomb exploded near an entrance to Baghdad's Green Zone, killing at least 10 people and wounding 76. Less than an hour later, a second car bomb blew up near the Baghdad Hotel."
Business,EDS #39;s effort to build the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet has been plagued by problems ever since the services vendor won the original \$6.
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne launched the Tungsten T5, its first PDA to ship with 256MB of memory and the first to operate as a USB Flash drive, this morning, as anticipated."
Sci/Tech,"A consortium of technology companies hopes to create a common antipiracy language, ending the Babel of copy-proofing technologies that has rendered much digital content and hardware incompatible."
Sci/Tech,"Sony is abandoning its copy-protected CDs that use built-in technology to limit copying them. The CDs allow users to copy their music once for free onto a personal computer, but use the internet to charge a fee for subsequent copies of the same disc."
Sports,Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson refused to criticise his side after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Middlesbrough.
Sports,"The Green Bay Packers finally got a glimpse of life without Brett Favre on Sunday. And with their franchise quarterback watching the last 1 1/2 quarters from the sidelines, there wasn #39;t much life in the Green Bay Packers."
Sports,The Scottish Football Association have confirmed their interest in staging Euro 2008 if UEFA are not satisfied with the preparations being made by Austria and Switzerland.
World,Security personnel carry a victim of one of two bomb attacks in Baghdad. Photograph: Akram Saleh/Reuters. At least eight people were killed and 50 wounded today in two car bomb attacks in central Baghdad.
World,"THE suspected leader of Basque terror group ETA #39;s political wing was arrested in France yesterday. Mikel Iriarte, 43, had been on the run since 1993."
World,"Poland will withdraw its troops from Iraq by the end of 2005 according to Poland #39;s Defense Minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski, AFP announced."
World," A vibrating sex toy in a trash bin sparked a security scare and shut a regional Australian airport for almost an hour, officials said Monday."
Sports,"  OK, so now the Patriots are 3 0 on this exhib , no, wait, these games actually count , don't they?"
Sci/Tech,SigmaTel's chips claimed to have won Apple's support
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s according to a straw poll of 493 people performed by the US non-profit group the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), which carried out a survey in mid-September at the Digital Edge Expo in Washington, DC."
Sports,"After boxing suffered a one-two punch with knockouts of Oscar De La Hoya and Roy Jones Jr. on successive weekends, Felix Trinidad swept away the devastation in a swift lesson about the battered game #39;s resiliency."
Sports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was nearly perfect on the racetrack. His only slipup Sunday came during a postrace television interview.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers are goading tiny organisms like bacteria and algae into producing fuels like hydrogen and methane. The process is not useful yet, but the technology could be a solution to the energy problem. By Amit Asaravala."
World,"The European Commission is expected later this week to recommend EU membership talks with Turkey. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan are anticipating a  quot;positive report."
World,"Bird flu has killed a nine-year-old Thai girl, raising the country #39;s toll from the deadly disease to 11 this year, a Health Ministry spokeswoman said on Monday."
World,"British Iraq hostage Kenneth Bigley may have been handed over to a new group, his brother Paul says. Bigley, a 62-year-old engineer, was seized 18 days ago with two Americans "
Sci/Tech,source developers attempting to reverse engineer the mysteries of private networking software turn to genomics research. They're applying algorithms developed by biologists to decipher the secrets of closed networks. By Danny O'Brien.
Sci/Tech,Wired News takes a trip down the historic Great River Road that winds along the full length of the mighty Mississippi. The route along 'Ol' Man River' is surprisingly rich in techie tinkerers. By Michelle Delio.
Sci/Tech,"Looking for ways to satisfy a growing need for power and reduce pollution, China is turning to wind power, along with other green alternatives. By Stephen Leahy."
Sci/Tech,Voter databases are old hat to political campaigns. But by taking that same data and overlaying it on a map -- a technology called geographic information systems -- operatives are becoming more effective at getting out the vote. By Jacob Ogles.
Sci/Tech,Meet the special-effects gods who created the most anticipated game of the year. By David Kushner from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Many voter rights' advocates are fighting to decertify electronic voting machines, arguing they're not reliable. But one bloc is behind the new equipment -- disabled voters who say the machines give them privacy."
Sci/Tech,The Golden State passes a law aimed at cracking down on what some feel is the internet's next scourge -- spyware. But critics say it's only a partial step toward protecting consumers.
Sci/Tech,"The problems with Vioxx, taken off the market last week, raise questions about the Food and Drug Administration's safety review process. Observers say longer clinical trials should be required."
Sci/Tech,"Make a stamp? Nope, no more, says the U.S. Postal Service. Though most used the service to create postage from images of their dogs, babies and weddings, some folks made legal postage out of images of not-so-nice people."
World,Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany has hailed the failure of a nationalist inspired referendum on Hungarian citizenship as a victory for common sense.
Business,"In the old days, before so much time was eaten up by time-saving gadgets, you could check all your communications in one place -- your mailbox."
Business," Hong Kong shares closed at a seven month high Monday, led by China related and local property stocks, with recent Wall Street gains boosting sentiment."
Business,Consumers who cut it close by paying bills from their checking accounts a couple of days before depositing funds will be out of luck under a new law that takes effect Oct. 28.
Sci/Tech,Last Thursday #39;s presidential debate was still in progress when the e-mails started trickling in from citizens around the country.
Sci/Tech,Hopes that Apple may be preparing a Flash-based iPod appeared to be dashed on Friday when the company #39;s alleged MP3 chip partner announced a deal with Apple portable player rival Rio.
Sports,"After scoring the Eagles #39; lone touchdown on an 11-yard pass from Donovan McNabb, Terrell Owens lay down in the end zone and did six sit-ups."
Sports,"The stats were ugly: One offensive touchdown, 1-for-11 on third down, three sacks, fewer than 150 yards passing, and no consistency."
World,Violent clashes are continuing in the Gaza Strip on the fifth day of Israeli attacks in the region. At least three Palestinians were killed in early morning raids launched shortly after Israel #39;s army chief 
World," US and Iraqi forces in Samarra on Sunday finished retaking the last insurgent controlled neighborhood, completing a relentless three day push through this ancient city in a first step toward wresting control of important central Iraqi "
Sci/Tech,"The latest generation of mobile phones is vulnerable to hackers, a security conference is told."
Sci/Tech,The rocket plane SpaceShipOne is just one flight away from claiming the \$10m Ansari X-Prize.
Sci/Tech,"The research arm of the MoD has come up with a portable lab that can used by vets, doctors and the food industry."
Business," Oil prices eased on Monday after rebels in Nigeria withdrew a threat to target oil operations, but lingering concerns over stretched supplies ahead of winter kept prices close to  #36;50."
Business," Optimism about corporate earnings and  continued global economic strength drove European and Japanese  stocks higher on Monday, although oil prices near  $50 a barrel  kept investors edgy."
Business," OSAKA (Reuters) - Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. Ltd.  raised its full-year net profit forecast by 20 percent on  Monday, citing a stronger dollar and solid demand for software  titles for its handheld GameBoy Advance machine."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne is just one flight away from claiming the Ansari X-Prize, a \$10m award designed to kick-start private space travel."
Business," OSAKA (Reuters) - Sharp Corp., the world's largest maker of  liquid crystal display televisions, said on Monday it expected  operating profit for the April-September first half to rise 32  percent to a record on strong demand for LCD TVs."
Business,Shares in Manchester United rally on Monday as the club confirms it has received a takeover approach.
Business,term economic health of the United States is threatened by  $53 trillion in government debts and liabilities that start to come due in four years when baby boomers begin to retire.
Business,LOCAL NEWSPAPER The Democrat and Chronicle reports that Kodak will demand \$1 billion in damages from Sun Microsystems in a landmark case over Java.
Business,Holidays-to-insurance company Saga has been sold in a 1.35bn (\$2.43bn) management buyout deal backed by private equity firm Charterhouse.
Business,"Singapore shares rose to fresh highs for the year Monday, with market sentiment buoyed by Wall Street #39;s broad gains on Friday, traders said."
Business,"Asian stock markets close higher across the board Monday following gains on Wall Street, with key indexes hitting new record highs in Indonesia and Australia."
Business,"General Mills is converting all of its breakfast cereals to whole grain, making it the latest food company to undergo a nutritional makeover amid calls by government and consumer groups for healthier eating."
Sci/Tech, The world of Web browsing has reached a tipping point. Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer browser has been and remains the de facto standard for Internet users.
Sci/Tech,"New radio and online advertising, which targets children with safety advice when they are most at risk - when they are actually online, was unveiled by Home Office Minister Paul Goggins today."
Sci/Tech,Voice over IP calls are getting cheaper - Vonage and AT amp;T both announced lower monthly charges late last week. AT amp;T said it would reduce its monthly charge by five dollars to \$30 a month for unlimited local and long distance calls in Canada and the US.
Sci/Tech,"IT #39;S BEEN a heck of an interesting two days here in Iceland. I #39;ve seen some interesting technology, heard some inventive speeches and met some people with different ideas."
Sci/Tech,"Search engine company Vivisimo have launched the beta of their new Clusty search engine, and it #39;s open to the public to try out."
Sports,"The world #39;s richest soccer club Manchester United says it has received a takeover approach from an unnamed suitor, sending its shares higher and fanning speculation that "
Sports,THIS was not the plan Sir Alex Ferguson had in mind for suppressing Wayne Rooney fever. The Manchester United boss has no doubt been wincing at the Rooney hysteria following his sensational debut hat-trick against Fenerbahce.
Sports,Belgian superstar Kim Clijsters #39; career could be over after she broke down again with a troublesome wrist injury playing in a tournament in her home country at the weekend.
Sports,"Steve Christie, a 15-year veteran, knows there are no excuses for missing field goals of 30 and 33 yards, even if they were into a swirling wind."
Sports,"They spent the summer marveling over their lineup changes and their improvement, the big-name veterans they signed and the strategic concepts they imported from the champion New England Patriots."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Oct. 4, 2004 - Two car bombs ripped through Baghdad streets on Monday, with one blast killing at least 15 people and wounding 81 at an entrance to the Green Zone, the seat of the US Embassy and key Iraqi government offices, officials said."
Sports,"After three weeks of near-perfection in the red zone, the Philadelphia Eagles finally faltered Sunday in Chicago against the Bears."
Business,"WASHINGTON The world #39;s economic powers, which ended three days of meetings yesterday, insisted they are moving closer to a deal on debt relief for Iraq and other poor nations even though an agreement has proved elusive."
Business,"Online travel store Lastminute.com LMC.L says earnings for its crucial summer quarter will come in towards the lower end of expectations, sending its stock down 5 percent in early trade."
Business,EASTMAN Kodak is in line for a \$1.06bn (580m) payout after winning a controversial patent lawsuit against Sun Microsystems. A jury has ruled that Sun #39;s Java software infringes several software patents that Eastman Kodak bought in 1997.
Sci/Tech, The presidential ad war online is beginning to look more like a skirmish.
Sci/Tech," Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. Ltd. raised its full year net profit forecast by 20 percent on Monday, citing a stronger dollar and solid demand for software titles for its handheld GameBoy Advance machine."
Sci/Tech," A trio of powerful explosions emanating from three different regions in space could mean astronomers might see stars blowing up within days, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,The presidential ad war online is beginning to look more like a skirmish.
Sci/Tech,CSSI Inc. of Washington  was picked by the United States and the United Nations to carve out more airspace in the crowded sky.
Sci/Tech,"Doctors routinely use plates, rods and screws to bolt a nasty bone fracture back together. But all of that hardware won't help heal the bone and muscle tissue surrounding the injury, said Thomas G. Roueche, president and chief executive of BioSurface Engineering Technologies Inc. of College Park."
Business,The 2004 Jaguar X-Type got the worst rating of any midsize sedan in side-impact crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.
Business,"South Korea's markets watchdog says it is to inspect Citigroup's local operation, days after regulators censured the bank's Japanese business."
Sci/Tech,\Two US scientists win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for uncovering the secrets of the human sense of smell.
Business,Internet payment system Worldpay is under attack from hackers delaying transaction times for hundreds of online retailers.
Business,"US stocks moved higher late on Friday morning in a broad-based advance, as oil prices dipped, shares of PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT) boosted the tech-heavy Nasdaq and "
Business,"Hong Kong #39;s top share index hit a seven-month high on Monday, with both blue chips and China stocks gaining ground as markets rallied throughout the region."
Business,Wall Street closed out a dismal third quarter with a mixed performance Thursday after Merck  amp; Co. said it would be forced to remove its best-selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market.
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne will today attempt to reach an altitude of 100km for the second time in less than a fortnight, and thereby claim the \$10m X-Prize for the first private space vehicle to accomplish the feat."
Sci/Tech,"FORMER con artist Frank Abagnale, whose life was portrayed in the film Catch Me if You Can, has been recruited to help in the battle against cyber crime as spokesman for the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) in a forthcoming campaign."
Sports,Manchester United have received a  quot;preliminary approach quot; regarding a  quot;possible offer quot; to takeover the club. The club #39;s board said they are  quot;seeking clarification of this proposal quot; and that at this stage  quot;it is unclear whether any offer will be made quot;.
Sports,"Fred Funk birdied the final hole to finish off a final-round 6-under 66 and win the Southern Farm Bureau Classic by a stroke Sunday, his first PGA Tour victory in six years."
Business,The annual meeting of World Bank and IMF failed to arrive at a consensus in giving more powers to developing countries in decision-making besides increasing aid flow for reducing poverty.
Business,Customers can retrieve a variety of electronic missives by phone or via a Web site. By Clint Swett -- Bee Staff Writer. Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news.
Business,"SINGAPORE : The Philippines #39; largest food and beverage group, San Miguel Corp, says it may bid for a 40 percent stake in Singapore-listed Del Monte Pacific."
Business," Cars made by Korea #39;s Hyundai have been rated as the best value among all makes due to improved customer opinion of its quality, according to a published report Monday."
Sports,Arsene Wenger today tipped Thierry Henry to overtake Zinedine Zidane as the world #39;s greatest footballer. With FIFA due to announce the shortlist for the world player of 
World,"The price of US crude oil has eased in early trade, after breaching the \$50-a-barrel mark on Friday. Light sweet crude for November delivery fell 42 cents from Friday #39;s \$50."
Sci/Tech," A tenuous relationship between Disney and Pixar has not stopped marketers from teaming on promotional tie ins for the partnership's latest release, The Incredibles. Among those hoping to capitalize on the movie is SBC, which is promoting its Internet and satellite dish service."
Sci/Tech," XM Satellite Radio kicks off talk shows today featuring Bob Edwards, the husky voiced National Public Radio star whose dismissal last spring caused an uproar from loyal listeners, and shock jocks Opie and Anthony, who were silenced two years ago after staging a stunt involving a couple having sex at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Review</strong> Wireless networking for your Zire 72, Tungsten T3 or T5"
World," Poland will pull all of its troops out of Iraq by the end of 2005, with Defense Minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski for the first time setting a firm timetable for withdrawal by this key US ally."
World, Retired general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was confirmed as Indonesia's next leader as final counting from the country's first direct presidential polls gave him a landslide victory over his predecessor.
Sci/Tech,The US space agency has pushed back the return to flight of the space shuttles until May at the earliest because of hurricane disruption.
World, U.S. stocks are seen sharply higher at the open Monday as investors remain upbeat about the outlook for economic and corporate profit growth...
World, Americans Richard Axel and Linda B. Buck have won the 2004 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their work in studying the biology of the sense of smell...
World,"In its first electoral test since taking power 21 months ago, the party of Brazil's left-leaning president emerged stronger from nationwide municipal elections but could not come in first in the country's biggest and most important city, Sao Paulo."
Sci/Tech,"dimensional technology is changing the way buildings are designed and built  but the industry will have to change, too."
Business,"Kodak has won a legal battle over Java that could see Sun landed with a \$1bn legal bill. According to ruling made by a court in Rochester, New York, Sun has infringed a patent Kodak bought from Wang Laboratories "
Sports," Five NFL teams haven't lost this season. One of them, the New England Patriots, haven't lost in more than a year."
Sci/Tech,"So a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing-away - done during a recent spacewalk -as "
Sci/Tech,The US space agency (Nasa) has pushed back the return to flight of the space shuttles until May at the earliest. The Discovery orbiter was due to launch in March or April on a mission to the International 
World,"Former Indonesian general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has become Indonesia first directly elected president in a landslide victory. Yudhoyono, who promised to inject fresh life into "
World,Brazil #39;s ruling party has made gains in Sunday #39;s local elections seen as mid-term referendum on the government of left-leaning President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Sports," WATERFORD, Ireland (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's slide down the  world rankings over the last month underlines the changing face  of golf in 2004."
Sports,"The two Renault F1 Team drivers say the Japanese circuit is among their favourites, and are promising strong performances this weekend. Get ready!"
Sci/Tech,"With HP and others offering direct sales, the brick-and-mortar giant is fighting fire with fire, offering its own products alongside theirs."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc.  on Monday forecast third quarter revenue would exceed Wall Street expectations, saying it added 150 new customers and had more large software license transactions than in the previous quarter."
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open higher on  Monday, extending Friday's broad rally, as oil prices fall  below  $50 a barrel on easing tensions in Nigeria."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on Monday  forecast third quarter revenue would exceed Wall Street  expectations, saying it added 150 new customers and had more  large software license transactions than in the previous  quarter."
Business, BP Plc's oil and gas production rose 11  percent on the year in the third quarter but analysts expect  strong earnings for the quarter to be mainly due to runaway oil  prices rather than BP's record in finding oil.
Business," British oil major BP Monday said third quarter production rose 11 percent on the year ago quarter to 3.88 million barrels of oil equivalent a day, missing some analyst expectations for a rise of as much as 14 percent."
Business,"Lazard #39;s board will meet Tuesday to discuss plans for a possible initial public offering for the independent investment bank, sources close to the matter said."
Business," China #39;s thirst for oil has created boom times for tanker companies. And despite Beijing #39;s efforts to cool the economy, demand for oil isn #39;t likely "
Business,"Microsoft #39;s chief executive has ruled out acting as the white knight for business software maker PeopleSoft, which is trying to fight off a hostile takeover from Oracle, a newspaper reported Monday."
Business,"  A Missouri woman is suing the maker of arthritis drug Vioxx over the 2002 death of her daughter. The suit was filed Friday by Caroline Nevels of Lexington, Mo."
Business,Eastman Kodak Co. will return to US District Court next week to seek \$1 billion in damages from Sun Microsystems Inc. now that a federal jury has ruled in its favor in a dispute over the Java computer language.
Sports,"Manchester United supporters have reacted angrily to news that the club could be bought out by Malcolm Glazer. The club confirmed on Monday it had received a takeover approach, thought to be from the American businessman."
Sports,"Rashad Baker, a rookie defensive back for the Buffalo Bills, learned a hard lesson Sunday in his third NFL game: you can #39;t give the New England Patriots a second chance."
Business,"SunGard Data Systems Inc., whose software handles most of the Nasdaq Stock Market trades, said it will spin off its division that helps information-technology dependent businesses keep access to their information."
Sci/Tech," quot;Today we raised the bar on security for the entire PC industry, quot; IBM Personal Computing Division General Manager Fran O #39;Sullivan said."
Sports,"LONDON, 4 Oct. -- Forward Michael Owen is doubtful for England #39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales on Saturday because of a leg muscle injury sustained in his home debut for Real Madrid on Sunday."
Sports,"Manchester United MNU.L , the world #39;s richest soccer club, has received a bid approach, boosting its shares and fanning talk US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer is planning a bid likely to top 650 million pounds."
World,"At least 10 people were killed and 70 injured in two separate explosions which rocked central Baghdad Monday, report agencies. In the first attack, a car sped towards an entrance to the Green Zone, which houses "
World,"_ Two car bombs ripped through Baghdad streets on Monday, with one blast killing at least 15 people and wounding 81 at an entrance to the Green Zone, the seat of the US Embassy and key Iraqi government offices, officials said."
World,  The brother of British hostage Ken Bigley has said he believes the captive is now in the hands of a more moderate group in Iraq.
World,The leading candidates in Australia #39;s national elections have very different positions on the country #39;s role in the war on terror.
World,A Singapore Airlines plane flying to New York from Frankfurt has been diverted to Manchester airport after a bomb threat. The Boeing 747-400 landed safely at around 11.
Sci/Tech," Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. said Monday that it expects third quarter revenue to range between  #36;680 million and  #36;695 million, above average Wall Street estimates of  #36;651.9 million."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc.  on Monday forecast third quarter revenue would exceed Wall Street expectations, helped by an increase in customers making larger orders for its business software."
World," About 100,000 South Koreans staged an anti communist rally on Monday, burning North Korean flags to press their calls for the downfall of the Pyongyang government and an end of its suspected nuclear weapons programs."
World," The absent member will be the one holding center stage at a meeting in Hanoi of leaders of Asia and Europe. In a hard fought compromise, Myanmar's ruling junta will not send its government head."
World," At least 4 million Ethiopians would die each year without food aid, a British aid group said Monday, marking 20 years since a devastating famine killed more than half a million people in the impoverished country."
World," India's monsoon rains have been below normal this year mainly because of an El Nino weather condition and are expected to hit growth in the farm dependent economy, weather officials and analysts said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," U.S. officials are expected to  announce on Monday a coordinated crackdown on the theft of U.S.  intellectual property such as pirated compact discs and  knockoff auto parts, the Wall Street Journal reported on  Monday,"
World," The absent member will be the one holding  center stage at a meeting in Hanoi of leaders of Asia and  Europe. In a hard fought compromise, Myanmar's ruling junta  will not send its government head."
Sci/Tech,A privately built rocket plane\will try to blast out of the atmosphere over the Mojave Desert\on Monday for the second time in less than a week to win a \$10\million prize for the first commercially viable manned\spacecraft.
Sci/Tech,"This November, Eileen Rivera Ley, 41, will vote by herself for the first time. Blind voters in Maryland and several other states will use electronic voting machines equipped with technology that allows the disabled to vote independently."
World," American researchers Richard Axel and Linda B. Buck shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for their work on the sense of smell   showing how, for example, a person can smell a lilac in the spring and recall it in the winter..."
World," Just in time for the election, President Bush is going to one of the most contested states to sign his fourth tax cut in four years.    The White House is holding the signing ceremony Monday at a YMCA in Des Moines, Iowa   a Democratic area of a state that Bush lost by a razor thin margin in 2000..."
World," Two car bombs ripped through crowded Baghdad streets on Monday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 96, as insurgents step up their campaign to undermine the country's U.S. backed interim government and drive the United States and its allies out of Iraq.    In the first explosion, a four wheel drive vehicle packed with explosives detonated outside the heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of the U.S..."
World," Suspected separatist rebels attacked sleeping villagers in northeastern India on Monday, killing six in a third day of explosions and gun attacks that have left at least 63 people dead in northeast India.    Seven people were wounded when the militants opened fire with machine guns on families in Gelapukhuri, a village 130 miles north of Gauhati, the capital of Assam state, said police officer P..."
Business,"Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. said Monday that it expects third-quarter revenue to range between \$680 million and \$695 million, above average Wall Street estimates of \$651."
Business,"Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. raised its earnings outlook for its fiscal first half, saying Monday a strong US dollar had helped its business."
Business,"DALLAS SBC executives have a vision for the future. It combines voicemail, e-mail and incoming fax messages in one system that can be accessed on the Web or on the phone."
Sports," Lauren Jackson scored 23 points and the Seattle Storm forced a decisive third game in the Western Conference finals, beating the Sacramento Monarchs 66 54 Sunday night."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne will attempt to rocket into space today for the second time - following last Wednesdays successful flight - in order to bag the \$10 million Ansari X Prize, which has gone unclaimed for eight years."
Sci/Tech,palmOne introduced Monday the Tungsten T5 handheld with 256 megabytes of flash memory - the most built into a handheld to date. Expected to be widely available 
World,"A series of car bomb blasts tore through Baghdad and the northern Iraq city of Mosul on Monday, killing at least 21 people and wounding scores."
World,"Poland #39;s Defence Minister, Jerzy Szmajdzinski, has said he believes Polish troops should withdraw from Iraq at the end of next year."
Sci/Tech,"A federal jury in New York has dealt a legal blow to Sun Microsystems Inc., ruling that Sun violated several patents held by Eastman Kodak Co. when it developed its Java technology, a Kodak spokeswoman confirmed on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"BMC Software Inc. has added IBM Corp.'s IMS mainframe database to the platforms supported by its SmartDBA family of products, completing a two-year mission to provide tools for managing all of the major databases from a single, Web-based console."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is developing versions of its Windows operating system with only a subset of the Windows code base, designed for specific server tasks, in a move that could reduce maintenance costs for customers and create products that are less vulnerable to attack."
Sci/Tech,"A slowdown in demand for semiconductors that began earlier this year was caused in part by Chinese cellular handset makers' inexperience with managing their supply chains and forecasting end-user demand, according to the top executive at semiconductor distributor Avnet Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Despite lingering fears of incompatibility between China's upcoming RFID (radio frequency identification) standard and international standards, the Chinese government's plans to impose a mandatory standard for RFID are unlikely to result in sharply higher costs for companies that use the technology, according to an Oracle Corp. executive.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Movie studio won't commit to a format for releasing its films, however."
Business," Oil prices eased on Monday after rebels  in Nigeria withdrew a threat to target oil operations, but  lingering concerns over stretched supplies ahead of winter kept  prices close to  $50."
Business, European equities flirted with 5 month  peaks as hopes that economic growth was sustainable and a small  dip in oil prices helped lure investors back to recent  underperformers such as technology and insurance stocks.
Business," The dollar surged against the euro, yen  and Swiss franc on Monday as, with a Group of Seven rich  nations meeting out of the way, the greenback was free to join  a wave of optimism about the U.S. economy."
Business,"Washington Post staff writer Justin Blum will be online to answer your questions on soaring oil prices, their causes and their effects."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne Inc. on Monday introduced the Tungsten T5, the company #39;s latest high-end PDA. The new T5 sports flash memory that will retain data even if the device #39;s battery discharges, a 320 x 480 pixel color screen, Bluetooth standard and more."
Sci/Tech,"Pittsburgh-based alternative search engine Vivsimo has unveiled Clusty.com, a full-service search site powered completely by the company #39;s clustering technology."
Sports,"Manchester United says it has received a bid approach, sparking speculation US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer was preparing an offer for the team."
World,Italy has come under fire for sending would-be asylum seekers back to Libya without granting them time to apply for refugee status.
Business,"Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. Ltd. raised its full-year net profit forecast by 20 percent on Monday, citing a stronger dollar and solid demand for software titles for its handheld GameBoy Advance machine."
Business,"9.15am: The BBC has closed a 2bn deal with Siemens Business Services for the contracting out of its technology wing. The ten-year Technology Framework Contract, approved by the government, will see the corporation save an estimated 30m a year."
Sci/Tech, It happens all the time to unlucky or unwise Windows users: A new computer crashes and burns after a crippling virus or worm attack. But things can fall apart inside a new PC without such outside help; everyday use can cause a slower form of rot that eventually hobbles the system as thoroughly as a virus might.
Sports,Bago could stay in training next season after returning to form with a brilliant victory in the Prix de l #39;Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere at Longchamp yesterday.
World,4 October 2004 (NCA) -- Polish Foreign Minister Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz today distanced the government from a statement by the country #39;s defense minister that Poland would pull its troops out of Iraq by the end of next year.
Sci/Tech, The military is ordering more lightweight armor developed in Ohio that protects troops in Humvees from automatic weapons fire and grenades without slowing the vehicles.
Sci/Tech, A physics professor at the University of Nebraska Lincoln has published a book that explains how the laws of nature interact with the game of football.
Sci/Tech, The state Game and Fish Department is in the first year of a five year radio collar study to learn more about pronghorns.
Sci/Tech, Maryland students are celebrating the return of a popular program scrapped by the state last year that lets schools raise terrapin hatchlings and release them into their native habitat.
Sci/Tech,"Outrun 2 looks great, plays great but ultimately offers too short a challenge."
Business," Optimism about company earnings and  continued global economic strength boosted European and Asian  shares, hurt bonds, and laid the grounds for a strong Wall  Street opening on Monday."
Business," U.S. stocks were set to open higher on  Monday, extending Friday's rally, with oil prices sliding and  investor sentiment improved as the flow of quarterly earnings  reports begins this week."
Business," Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. office supply chain, on Monday said Chairman and Chief  Executive Officer Bruce Nelson has resigned and a search for  his successor is underway."
Business,"A preliminary court hearing into the collapse of food firm Parmalat, Italy's biggest ever corporate scandal, begins on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Namibia  and South Africa are told at a Bangkok summit they can each kill five endangered black rhinos per year.
Business," Meg Whitman, CEO of online auction Web site eBay, toppled Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina from the title of the corporate world #39;s most powerful woman, according to a new ranking by Fortune magazine."
Business,"Just as it is doing with its Windows client software, Microsoft Corp. is developing customized variants of its Windows Embedded operating system for specific markets."
Sci/Tech,"The domination of the 802.16 process by a handful of vendors is often criticized, but at least it has resulted in a measure of unity that is looking increasingly enviable as the other key IEEE wireless efforts fall prey to dangerous fragmentation, which "
World,"The absent member will be the one holding center-stage at a meeting in Hanoi of leaders of Asia and Europe. In a hard-fought compromise, Myanmar #39;s ruling junta will not send its government head."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to put in place the last missing piece of the Java stack, Gluecode Software and the Apache Software Foundation this week unwrapped Project Agila, which the companies claim is the first embeddable open source BPM engine."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to whet the appetite of developers specializing in mobile and embedded devices, Microsoft on Monday made available a free technology preview of Windows XP Embedded containing Service Pack 2 (SP2) that it expects to deliver by year's end."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to drive biometric devices into the mainstream, IBM on Monday unveiled its first ThinkPad that features an integrated fingerprint reader that will work in tandem with an embedded security system."
Business,"RadioShack Corp. (RSH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , looking to expand its sales pool, on Monday said it would take over the operation of cell phone kiosks at 542 Sam #39;s Club stores "
Business,"Saga, the holidays and financial services group for the over-50s, has put an end to the near year-long saga over its future by agreeing a 1."
Business,"Freddie Mac (FRE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US mortgage finance company, on Monday said it will restructure its securities and sales trading group as part of an effort to streamline its business operations."
Business,"A federal jury in New York has dealt a legal blow to Sun Microsystems Inc., ruling that Sun violated several patents held by Eastman Kodak Co."
Business,The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will look into Citibanks Seoul branch as well as other foreign banks as late as next month to check whether their private banking units have been 
Sci/Tech,Check this web log throughout the day as CNN Anchor and Space Correspondent Miles O #39;Brien follows the progress of SpaceShipOne #39;s second flight in pursuit of the Ansari X Prize.
Sci/Tech,"A  #39;music thief #39; (apparently) writes  quot;According to Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft:  quot;The most common format of music on an iPod is  #39;stolen #39;."
Sci/Tech,"The National Cyber Security Alliance is talking to us in a language we can understand. The NCSA polled American computer users and found that 90 could remember when Janet Jackson flashed the country, but "
Sports,"Houston quarterback David Carr was 14-for-23 for 228 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 35 yards and didn #39;t turn the ball over once."
Sports,"BAGO restored his reputation when swooping late to land the Prix de lArc de Triomphe at Longchamp yesterday. Unbeaten last season, when he was Europes champion juvenile, the son of Nashwan had been hailed "
Sports,"New Barcelona defender Edmilson is set to go under the knife after injuring himself against Numancia on Sunday. The Brazilian hurt his knee during the 1-0 win, after falling badly following an aerial challenge."
World,At least 17 people are dead and nearly 100 others wounded in car bombings in the Iraqi capital and the northern city of Mosul. Fourteen people died in two Baghdad bombings.
World,The Cambodian legislature has ratified an agreement allowing establishment of a United Nations-backed tribunal for surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge.
World,Flights from an Australian airport were delayed for 30 minutes Monday when a discarded sex toy began buzzing and set off a security emergency alarm.
Sci/Tech,"The sequel to the best-selling Xbox game, Halo, is finished, say its makers."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday forecast third-quarter revenue would exceed Wall Street expectations, saying it added 150 new customers and had more large software license transactions than in the previous quarter."
Business,"South Korea #39;s markets watchdog has said it is to inspect Citigroup #39;s local operations, days after regulators censured the bank #39;s Japanese business."
Sci/Tech," It's what executives of SBC Communications Inc. call their vision for the future: combining voicemail, e mail and incoming fax messages in one system that can be accessed on the Web or on the phone."
Sci/Tech, Handheld computer maker PalmOne Inc. plans to unveil Monday a new memory packed personal digital assistant that can double as a portable USB flash drive.
Sci/Tech," U.S. based Fox Entertainment Group Inc. on Monday joined a group of companies promoting Blu ray Disc, one of two competing formats for next generation DVDs."
Sci/Tech," While there has been more Internet advertising activity in this year's presidential race than in the past, the money spent on Web ads still pales in comparison to that allocated for TV commercials, the first ever study of online political ads found."
Sci/Tech,"After an unprecedented span of just five days, SpaceShipOne is ready for a return trip to space on Monday, its final flight to clinch a \$10 million prize."
Sci/Tech,Handheld computer maker PalmOne Inc. plans to unveil Monday a new memory-packed personal digital assistant that can double as a portable USB flash drive.
Sci/Tech,IBM has released a biometric Thinkpad - the T42 laptop incorporates a fingerprint sensor for managing passwords and controlling access to sensitive documents and data.
Sci/Tech," Singer songwriter Billy Joel married his fiancee, 23 year old Kate Lee, in a ceremony Saturday at his Long Island mansion, his record label said. Joel, 55, wed Lee in a sunset wedding at his waterfront home, Newsday reported in its online editions. Columbia Records, Joel's label, announced the marriage Saturday night. A spokeswoman for Joel could not immediately be reached for comment."
Sports,ARSENE WENGER expects things to soon start getting tough for Arsenal in the Barclays Premiership. The Gunners stretched their unbeaten run to 48 league matches with a 4-0 win over Charlton at Highbury on Saturday 
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp.'s music unit is abandoning its CDs that use built in technology that limits copying them, after pushing the program for two years."
World,"Poland #39;s defence minister sparked confusion Monday by announcing that the country would pull its troops out of Iraq by the end of next year, only to be contradicted hours later by other top government figures."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. goes to trial Monday on its legal bid to dismantle the dwindling takeover defenses of PeopleSoft Inc., the rival it has been attempting to acquire for 15 months."
Sci/Tech," The boiling magma rumbling and rising within Mount St. Helens isn't the only thing scientists fear. When large volcanoes erupt they can unleash an awesome arsenal of natural weapons, devastating communities and landscapes even hundreds of miles from the blast."
Business,"Business software maker Siebel Systems Inc. (SEBL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said third-quarter revenue would beat Wall Street estimates, sending its shares up 17 percent in pre-market trade."
Business, US Treasury prices dropped Monday and yields rose as oil fell below  $50 a barrel while stocks were poised to post another strong session.
Business," American International Group Inc. , the world's largest insurer by market value, on Monday said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may take civil action against it for issuing ""false and misleading"" statements to investors."
Business," American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A>, the world's largest insurer by market value, on Monday  said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may take civil  action against it for issuing ""false and misleading"" statements  to investors."
Business," Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. office supply chain, on Monday said Chairman and Chief  Executive Bruce Nelson resigned and a search for his successor  is under way."
Business," Treasuries backtracked for a fifth  session running on Monday, extending a rout that has seen  benchmark yields jump a quarter of a percentage point in just a  week."
Business,Apollo Group is hoping that it can continue to earn the grade in a sector that was once hot for teacher.
Sci/Tech,"The next generation shuttle, designed to support eventual lunar stops on the way to Mars, may benefit from a NASA concept to separate crew and cargo in future missions. Before a crew is sent, the cargo will be waiting for them."
Business,IBM #39;s business workhorse notebook gets a fingerprint reader and an upgraded suite of security tools. We take a first look. IBM #39;s  #39;thin-and-light #39; ThinkPad T42 already offers one of the most complete security solutions available on a notebook.
Sci/Tech,Oct. 4 - A group of private citizens in California are hoping to make another giant leap for mankind. SpaceShipOne has already made it to space and back.
Sci/Tech,The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) Report has provided NASA with a roadmap to resume our journey into space. The recommendations reflect the Boards strong support for return to flight at the earliest date consistent with the 
Sci/Tech,"The case has outraged some opponents of software patents, who claim it is a textbook example of why software should not be patentable."
Sci/Tech,"dimensional technology is changing the way buildings are designed and built  but the industry will have to change, too."
World,"20 people, including two leaders, were arrested near Pau in southwestern France in a vast French-Spanish police operation. Explosives, grenades, machine guns, grenade launchers, detonators, bullets and other weapons have been excluded during operation."
Sci/Tech,The new PalmOne handheld retains data even when the battery runs down.
Business,"Bruce Nelson has left the depot. The chairman and chief executive officer at Delray Beach-based Office Depot (NYSEL ODP) has resigned, which the office supply retailer said was by mutual agreement with the board of directors."
Business,"Freddie Mac (FRE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said that it sold \$3.0 billion of one-month reference bills due Nov. 2, 2004 at a stop-out rate, or lowest accepted "
Business,Philly Fed president sees no need for central bank to halt rate hikes; employment set to rise. PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The US economy is on course for sustainable expansion with little danger of inflationary 
Business,"A federal jury in New York has dealt a legal blow to Sun. The jury ruled that Sun violated several patents held by Eastman Kodak when it developed its Java technology, a Kodak spokeswoman confirmed on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The record series of four hurricanes that hit Florida in recent weeks has ended NASA #39;s hopes of returning the space shuttles to flight in March 2005, NASA announced on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer doesn #39;t think Apple will lead the way to tomorrow #39;s digital home - and describes iPod users as music thieves.
Sci/Tech,to peer (P2P) file sharers in the UK could soon face legal action from the recording industry. Record companies in other countries have already started legal action against people sharing copyrighted music online.
Sci/Tech,"The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a not-for-profit, public-private partnership focused on driving awareness and promoting education of cyber security within home user, small business, and education audiences, today announced October as National "
World,"A discarded vibrator at Queensland #39;s Mackay airport caused pandemonium after cleaners noticed a rubbish bin humming in a suspicious manner, the Herald Sun reports."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Local Out of Beta\\This morning, while driving to work, I heard a radio commercial for Yahoo! Local. They simply said, go to Yahoo and click on the local link. Unfortunately, it took me several seconds to scan the Yahoo home page to locate the Local link, buried with the ..."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft co founder Paul G. Allen, in a nod to the city where he got his start, is helping launch a museum gallery devoted to the history of computing."
Sci/Tech," Burnsville police have begun using an electronic device that translates English into 15 languages in just a few seconds, hoping to save time when questioning the city's Somali, Spanish, Russian and Southeast Asian communities."
Sci/Tech," The Henry Ford  #151; a venue that includes the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, an IMAX Theatre and the Ford Rouge Factory Tours  #151; is teaming up with one of the country's largest Internet providers."
Sci/Tech," When Naoko Ito uses a public bathroom, she cringes in embarrassment at the thought that other patrons can hear the sounds coming from her stall. That's when she turns to the ""Sound Princess."""
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc. Monday raised its forecast for the just ended quarter, helped by an increased average selling price and strong performances in North America and Europe."
Business," U.S. stocks look to open flat on  Monday as investors pause after a busy week on Wall Street,  with oil prices ticking higher and the dollar still hovering  near record lows."
World, The absorption of Russian state owned oil company Rosneft by the gas giant Gazprom appeared to run into trouble amid press reports of furious infighting among top Kremlin officials over the deal.
Sports,"His November in the nation #39;s capital was almost as inconspicuous as John Kerry #39;s. Clinton Portis, Joe Gibbs #39; prized offseason acquisition - he got five years and \$28 million "
World," A series of car bomb blasts tore  through Baghdad and the northern Iraq city of Mosul on Monday,  killing at least 26 people and wounding more than 100."
World, Sri Lanka's government launched a new  all party forum on Monday to discuss how best to turn a  two year truce with Tamil Tiger rebels into permanent peace     but a clutch of opposition parties stayed away in a boycott.
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court turned away a challenge Monday to the federal do-not-call registry, ending telemarketers' bid to invoke free-speech arguments to get the popular ban on unwanted phone solicitations thrown out. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
World,A judge adjourns the trial of Saudi reformists amid a\standoff over whether the trial should be held in public.
World,The horrific day of carnage demonstrated the effortlessness with which insurgents are striking in the hearts of major cities.
Sci/Tech,"By MARCIA DUNN    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- There's no space in the space station..."
Sports,Shaun Ellis has a high standard for the Jets #39; defense. He says he and his teammates try to do more than just limit the damage opposing offenses do.
World," A stubby rocket plane soared off a Mojave desert runway Monday strapped to the belly of a carrier plane, shooting for the edge of the Earth's atmosphere and a  $10 million prize..."
Sci/Tech,"LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A physics professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has published a book that explains how the laws of nature interact with the game of football..."
Business,"TOKYO Nintendo, the world #39;s biggest maker of hand-held game machines, said Monday that first-half profit was nearly twice as high as it had forecast as a weaker yen lifted the value of US assets."
Business,"The Federal Reserve still has some way to go to restore US interest rates to more normal levels, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anthony Santomero said on Monday."
Business,Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said on Monday it appointed two new directors to lead its internal investigation of accounting practices and other matters now the subject of a probe by securities regulators.
Business,"Petroleum services firm Baker Hughes Inc. said Monday that it named Chad C. Deaton as chairman and chief executive to succeed Michael E. Wiley, who plans to retire effective Oct. 25."
Business,"OCTOBER 04, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Electric utilities in Florida have been able to leverage IT to help them respond to the widespread power outages caused by the four hurricanes that have hammered the state over the past six weeks."
Sports," John Gibbons, who took over as manager of last place Toronto in August, will return to the Blue Jays next year."
Sci/Tech,"In a preliminary ruling, the government rejected Microsoft Corp. #39;s 1996 patent on technology for saving files on computers using easy-to-remember names."
Sports,Englishman James Toseland leads the field on his way to sealing victory in the world superbike championship at Magny-Cours. Photo: AFP.
World,"Latham may be succeeding in his audacious bid to drag older voters away from the PM, writes Shaun Carney. You can often get a sense of how political parties view their own prospects at an election through their advertising in the final week of a campaign."
World, Cambodia #39;s legislature agreed Monday to prosecute former Khmer Rouge leaders for their role in the deaths of nearly two million people in the late 1970s.
Sports," Mark Philippoussis's miserable run of  form continued Monday with a 6 3, 6 4 defeat by Czech Tomas Zib  in the first round of the Japan Open."
Sci/Tech,New PalmOne handheld doubles as flash drive and retains data even when the battery runs down.
Sci/Tech,"Operating systems would be designed for specific server tasks, company says."
Business, The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated federal antitrust law by barring their member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on the rival networks of American Express Co.  and Morgan Stanley. .
Business, The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let  stand a lower court ruling that telemarketers' rights to free  speech are not violated by the government's nationwide  do not call list.
Sports,"Dec 6, 2004 - Orlando at Denver (9 pm EST). The Southeast Division-leading Magic try to extend their winning streak to four. Quentin Richardson, Suns, made eight 3-pointers and scored 37 points in Phoenix #39;s 121-99 victory over Portland."
Business,You may have access to more money than you think -- just be careful.
Business,"ANYONE who doubts Gordon Brown #39;s ability to lead the nation should watch him in action at the International Monetary Fund. Here in Washington, where Brown chairs the IMF #39;s main policymaking committee, Brown is the leader of the pack."
Business,The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated federal antitrust law by barring their member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on the rival networks of 
Business,RadioShack to take over the operation of cell phone kiosks at retailer #39;s Sam #39;s Club stores. NEW YORK (Reuters) - RadioShack Corp.
Business,"WALL Street opened higher today on the heels of last week #39;s closing rally, with investors awaiting the latest snapshot on US factory orders."
Sci/Tech,Rocket plane SpaceShipOne is attempting a second space flight in a bid to clinch the \$10 million Ansari X-Prize. Judges officially confirmed that pilot Mike Melvill took the craft to 64 miles on Wednesday #39;s first flight.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told invited press at a London briefing that Microsoft would prevail over Apple, Sony and other competitors when it comes to winning the hearts and minds of home consumers looking to integrate computer technology into their "
Sci/Tech,"THE GRAND NABOB of the world #39;s software giant, Microsoft, Bill Gates, has told technologists that he is not afraid of Linux. Speaking at a shindig at the Computer History Museum, Gates said that he had seen "
Business, The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let  stand a lower court ruling that telemarketers' rights to free  speech are not violated by the government's nationwide  do not call list.
Business," New orders at U.S. factories showed  strength in August, even though a drop in aircraft orders  pulled the overall indicator lower, the U.S. Commerce  Department reported on Monday."
Sports,"See? I told you it wouldn #39;t help. You #39;re still going to the Holiday Bowl, Texas is still going to the Rose Bowl, and that #39;s that."
Business,"  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> said on Monday it appointed two new directors to lead  an internal investigation of accounting practices and other  matters now the subject of a probe by securities regulators."
Business,"New orders at US factories fell unexpectedly in August after a sharp drop in demand for civilian aircraft, government data showed on Monday."
Business,"Charles Schwab Corp., the biggest US discount brokerage, announced Monday its second cut in trading fees since June amid increasing competition."
Business," The US economy is on course for sustainable expansion with little danger of inflationary pressure building, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anthony Santomero said on Monday."
Business,"US economic growth should slow over the coming year as consumers cut back on spending, but improved business confidence should help hiring, a wide-ranging survey of forecasters found."
Business, The dollar moved higher Monday in the wake of little new policy direction from a weekend meeting of finance ministers and central bankers from the world #39;s economic powers.
Business,"Overall, factory orders declined by 0.1 percent in August, following an increase of 1.7 percent in July."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif. Oct. 4, 2004 - A stubby rocket plane was slung from the belly of a carrier plane toward space Monday in the final leg of a trip toward the edge of the Earth #39;s atmosphere and a \$10 million prize."
Sci/Tech,EASTMAN Kodak is expecting a payout of more than \$US1 billion this week after winning a patent lawsuit against Sun Microsystems. A jury found Sun #39;s popular Java software infringed several patents Eastman Kodak bought from Wang Laboratories in late 1997.
Sci/Tech,"Computer misuse at government offices is an ongoing problem, and experts say managers should take specific actions to keep federal employees from using their desktop computers for personal business."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat is acquiring security and authentication tools from Netscape Security Solutions to bolster its software arsenal. Red Hat #39;s CEO and chairman Matthew Szulik spoke about the future strategy of the Linux supplier.
Sports,"Flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked the winning drop goal in last November #39;s World Cup final against Australia, has been named as England captain."
Sports,Mark Philippoussis #39;s miserable run of form continued on Monday with a 6-3 6-4 defeat by Czech Tomas Zib in the first round of the Japan Open.
World,Phnom Penh (VNA) - The Cambodian National Assembly on Monday approved the revised law on the establishment of a Cambodia-United Nations tribunal to try Khmer Rouge leaders.
World,Slovenia has overwhelmingly voted to oust the countrys Liberal Democrat government in favour of the centre-right at the weekends general election.
World,"SN30952 writes  quot;Singapore Airlines 026, a 747 flying from Frankfurt to New York was diverted to Manchester airport following a bomb threat."
Sports,"Kovalainen, reigning World Series by Nissan champion and occasional Formula One tester, defeated the seven-time world champion in the semi-finals at the Stade de France."
Sports,"If you look closely at my photo directly above, you can see that my hat features the silhouetted batter representative of major league baseball."
Business,"THE global economy is slowly recovering, and with it hopes for a sustained period of economic growth in all regions. South Africa #39;s economic future is tied to that of the rest of the world and for this reason "
Business,"Discount brokerage firm Charles Schwab Corp. said on Monday that its brokerage arm will lower retail equity trade commissions, and the pricing changes may reduce revenue for the next year while enhancing its competitive position."
Business,"US economic growth should slow over the coming year as consumers cut back on spending but improved business confidence should help beef up hiring, a wide-ranging survey of forecasters found."
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has ruled out acting as the white knight for business software 
Business,The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated federal antitrust law by barring their member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on the rival American 
Sci/Tech,"REFORMED con artist Frank Abagnale, whose life was portrayed in the movie Catch Me if You Can, has been recruited to help fight cyber-crime."
Sci/Tech,"The Office of Personnel Management must tackle many major challenges in the coming months, both in its role as agencies human resources adviser and in improving internal operations."
Sports,Manchester United today electrified the world of football by revealing that it has received a takeover offer worth up to 800 million.
Sports,"ERNIE ELS was as good as his word. On Friday, when he led the American Express Championship by two strokes after 36 holes, he said it was time he rededicated himself to golf after being overshadowed by Vijay Singh."
Sports,"Andy Roddick couldn #39;t seem to decide whether his injury had a part in the outcome of his 6-4, 6-0 loss to world No. 1 Roger Federer in the final at the ATP stop in Bangkok Sunday, but the result was the same "
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that they have retained manager John Gibbons for next season.
Sports,"Scotland manager Berti Vogts insists the World Cup qualifier against Norway on Saturday is not a  quot;must-win quot; game. The German says it is more important for Norway, who have only one point from two games, to win."
World,"The brother of Ken Bigley, the British hostage held in Iraq, said on Monday he was increasingly hopeful the engineer would be released soon and that he was ready to travel to the Middle East at a moment #39;s notice."
World,"A VIBRATING sex toy was mistaken for a bomb, causing the emergency evacuation of a crowded Mackay Airport yesterday morning. The drama left the toy #39;s owner, a 26-year-old NSW man, acutely embarrassed."
World,"It was a major surprise: after 12 years at the head of the Slovenian government, the left wingers will be giving their place up to the right wing parties after the confirmation of the election results of Sunday 3 October."
World," Posthumously awarding Dutch nationality to German born diarist Anne Frank would be tactless, a spokesman for the Dutch Institute for War Documentation (NIOD) said on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Handheld computer maker PalmOne Inc. unveiled Monday a new memory packed personal digital assistant that can double as a portable data storage drive.
Sci/Tech," B. Thomas Golisano, the billionaire founder of Paychex Inc., said Monday he has hired a former IBM Corp. executive, Jonathan Judge, to replace him as president and chief executive of the payroll processing company."
Sci/Tech," Russia's space program is recovering from its post Soviet financial meltdown, but government spending is still just a fraction of what is needed to revive the program to its former glory, top Russian space experts said Monday."
Sports,Arsene Wenger faces a difficult choice over whether to keep faith with keeper Manuel Almunia or bring back Jens Lehmann for tomorrow #39;s crunch Champions League match with Rosenborg.
World, Islamic militants on Monday distributed a video in Iraq showing the killings of two men who identified themselves as an Italian of Iraqi origin and a Turk.
World," The Italian Foreign Ministry has notified the family of a kidnapped Iraqi businessman who was a longtime resident of Italy that the man has been killed in Iraq, the businessman's brother said Monday."
World," Two U.S. soldiers were killed by small arms fire at a checkpoint in Baghdad, the U.S. command said Monday."
World, Sri Lanka's government launched a new all party forum on Monday to discuss how best to turn a two year truce with Tamil Tiger rebels into permanent peace    but a clutch of opposition parties stayed away in a boycott.
Business," Air Canada shares go back up on the board of the Toronto Stock Exchange on Monday, as investors wonder if the airline will do any better than during its first 16 tumultuous years as a private sector corporation."
Business," Stock markets moved higher Monday as investors showed growing optimism about the US economy. Lower oil prices also helped take indexes higher, with the price of crude slipping 49 cents from Friday #39;s record close to  $49."
Sci/Tech,Lionhead supremo Peter Molyneux has taken the unprecedented step of apologising to fans on an official message board for any features that were described during Fable #39;s development that didn #39;t make it into the final game.
Sports,"After three weeks of basically hiding out on the side of a milk carton, the defensive touchdown was back in vogue on Sunday, with three interceptions returned for scores and three fumbles also run back into the end zone."
Sports,"New Orleans, the city, is known as the Big Easy. The Atlanta Falcons defense should be called the Big Tease. How else can you explain the frustrations of the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Jake Delhomme."
World,"The arrest of the suspected leader of the Basque separatist group ETA may mark the beginning of the end of Western Europe #39;s most active guerrilla group, some analysts said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Credit and debit card fraud rose by nearly a fifth to 478.8m in the year up to July, an industry body says."
World, Islamic militants on Monday distributed  a video in Iraq showing the killings of two men who identified  themselves as an Italian of Iraqi origin and a Turk.
Sci/Tech," A top European Union judge  challenged the EU executive's reasoning in its antitrust court  battle with Microsoft Corp. Friday, questioning why it opposed  the U.S. software giant's setting industry standards."
Sci/Tech,"Friday was a great day for Oracle chief Larry Ellison.  First, PeopleSoft's board ousted the CEO who had fought so hard against Oracle's hostile bid, then the feds announce they're dropping their antitrust complaint. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,The Netherlands rejects a bid to grant Dutch citizenship to Nazi victim Anne Frank - one of the diary-writer's wishes.
Sports,"LAKE LOUISE, Alta. -- While two Americans were breaking their World Cup maidens over the last two weekends at Lake Louise and even a German snuck onto the top of the podium, the powerful Austrians were gnashing "
World,"day voter registration drive signs up 650,000 Afghan refugees in Pakistan for Saturday's landmark election."
Sci/Tech,Pressure is still high inside America's Mount St Helens volcano but the chance of an eruption may be receding.
World," A drop in oil prices and reassuring words from the Federal Reserve sent stocks higher Monday, raising hopes that Wall Street would be able to extend its recent rally.    Investors were cheered by a dip in oil prices, which backed off of the  $50 per barrel mark at Friday's close of trading..."
World, A stubby rocket plane was slung from the belly of a carrier plane toward space Monday in the final leg of a trip toward the edge of the Earth's atmosphere and a  $10 million prize...
Sci/Tech,"KOUTS, Ind. (AP) -- The quiet country life can turn into a pressure cooker of stress at harvest time as farmers push themselves to their limits, agricultural experts say..."
Sci/Tech,The military is ordering more lightweight armor developed in Ohio that protects troops in Humvees from automatic weapons fire and grenades without slowing the vehicles. Unarmored Humvees have become targets in the war in Iraq.
Business,"The dollar surged against the euro, yen and Swiss franc on Monday as, with a Group of Seven rich nations meeting out of the way, the greenback was free to join a wave of optimism about the US economy."
Sci/Tech,"Level 3 Communications Inc., a provider of integrated communications services, said on Friday that it acquired telecommunications giant Sprint Corp."
Sports,The Colts #39; 24-17 triumph at ALLTEL Stadium allowed them to retain their status as the team to beat in the division and the primary challenger to the New England Patriots in the AFC.
Sports, Kevin Mathis and Jake Delhomme were teammates together in New Orleans before going their NFL careers took turns to different destinations.
Sports,"Edmilson, Barcelona #39;s World Cup- winning defender, won #39;t play for at least six months after having knee surgery today, the soccer team said."
Sports,"A year ago, the Green Bay Packers lost five of their first nine games, including three at Lambeau Field. Only a tissue-soft December schedule and a Week 17 choke by the Minnesota Vikings "
World,Spain said it will keep up pressure on the Basque separatist group ETA following the weekend arrests of ETA #39;s suspected political leader by French police.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Legal expert joins open-source screening firm...Cray signs two supercomputing customers...MSN Messenger beta leaks onto Web...Level 3 to buy Sprint's dial-up business.
Sci/Tech,The craft wins the \$10 million Ansari X Prize for private space travel when it reaches 100km for the second time.
Sci/Tech,"Indian professionals, venture capitalists (VCs), and entrepreneurs of Indian origin helped promote India as an outsourcing destination, according to a study conducted for the World Bank Institute in Washington, D.C., by Evalueserve Inc., a business intelligence and research firm."
Sci/Tech,"Just a few users connected to popular instant messaging (IM) networks can cause the spread of worms, while choking off communications from ""highly connected"" users with many IM correspondents can slow the spread of worms, say computer researchers."
Sci/Tech,"By LIZ SIDOTI     WASHINGTON (AP) -- While there has been more Internet advertising activity in this year's presidential race than in the past, the money spent on Web ads still pales in comparison to that allocated for TV commercials, the first-ever study of online political ads found.    The study, released Monday by the Pew Internet   American Life Project, said President Bush, Democrat John Kerry, their political parties and allied independent groups spent \$2.6 million to post banner ads on Web sites from January through August..."
Sci/Tech,"  U.S. based Fox Entertainment Group Inc. (FOX) on Monday joined a group of companies promoting Blu ray Disc, one of two competing formats for next generation DVDs..."
Sci/Tech,"  Sony Corp. (SNE)'s music unit is abandoning its CDs that use built in technology that limits copying them, after pushing the program for two years..."
Sci/Tech,"DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- The Henry Ford - a venue that includes the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, an IMAX Theatre and the Ford Rouge Factory Tours - is teaming up with one of the country's largest Internet providers..."
Sci/Tech,"ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Microsoft co-founder Paul G..."
Sci/Tech,"DALLAS (AP) -- It's what executives of SBC Communications Inc. (SBC) call their vision for the future: combining voicemail, e-mail and incoming fax messages in one system that can be accessed on the Web or on the phone..."
Business,  European Union regulators suggested Monday they are not bound by a US decision to allow Oracle Corp. to pursue its  $7.
Business,"Freddie Mac will shut down the market-making operations of its securities sales and trading unit as it restructures some mortgage-securities operations, the government-sponsored home-mortgage company said Monday."
Business,"The Federal Reserve still has some way to go to restore official US interest rates to more normal levels, Philadelphia Fed President Anthony Santomero said on Monday."
Business,"Any revaluation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) gold reserves would have to be done in a way which would preserve gold market stability, British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Brian Binnie (top left in image), grabbed previous Pilot #39;s Mike Melvill #39;s torch and flew the second leg of the X Prize competition in Burt Rutan #39;s SpaceShipOne."
Sci/Tech,"Brazil will limit United Nations #39; access to a uranium enrichment plant as US Secretary of State Colin Powell visits the country to press for unimpeded inspections, the country #39;s ambassador in Washington said."
Sci/Tech,"THEY labour long hours to write their software, testing and perfecting it. They toil in obscurity, fully aware that they will never get credit for their work."
Sports,by staff. Various and sundry press releases from the Magny Cours round of the World Superbike series where James Toseland was awarded the crown.
Sports,Mark Philippoussis lost 6-3 6-4 to Czech player Tomas Zib as the rain-hit Japan Open finally got under way. Zib humbled the big-hitting Australian at Tokyo #39;s Ariake Colleseum on a day when many matches were postponed.
Sports,"In improving to 3-0, the New England Patriots tied the NFL record for consecutive victories with 18. They gained almost 400 total yards, got the key plays when they needed them and beat former Patriot Drew "
World,A bid to grant Dutch citizenship to Holocaust victim Anne Frank some 60 years after her death has been rejected by the country #39;s justice ministry.
Sports,"The Americans could have used him on Sunday when Spain won the best-of-five final 3-2. It was Spain #39;s second title, which kept the United States from adding to its record total of 31."
Business,(Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr. Willis.
Sci/Tech,"RED Hat, the world #39;s biggest distributor of the free Linux computer operating system, will buy Netscape security software from Time Warner #39;s America Online for \$US20."
Sports,"As UEFA threatened to take soccer #39;s 2008 European Championships away from joint hosts Austria and Switzerland, other European countries started dusting off their defeated bids."
World,"A militant group has claimed responsibility for killing a Turkish and an Iraqi hostage, Arab TV networks reported today. A video showing the killings of two men, who identified themselves as an Italian of Iraqi origin and a Turk, was released."
Sci/Tech," Asia needs a special crime fighting network to combat a booming illegal wildlife trade worth billions of dollars which threatens many species with extinction, Thailand's prime minister said Saturday."
Sci/Tech," MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA   Human    flight took a significant step forward today as the privately built SpaceShipOne    flew into suborbital space for the second time in five days, apparently securing    the  #36;10 million Ansari X Prize."
Sci/Tech," The center of our galaxy is approximately    27,000 light years away in the direction of the constellation Sagittarius. At    its core, as scientist have known for some time, lies a supermassive black hole    surrounded by millions of stars, all huddled far more closely than in the galactic    outskirts where our Sun resides."
Business," Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NUS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NUS.N</A> on  Monday warned of earnings and revenue below analysts' estimates  due to higher expenses in Asia, sending shares of the  personal care and nutrition products maker plunging 27 percent."
Business,"'Investors' have about half of the patience they need, which will yield none of the value they want."""
Business,The innovative Stamps.com program has been halted after its test run.
Business,"RightNow Technologies is spreading its wings by years end with the introduction of RightNow CRM 7.0, an integrated CRM suite that builds on RightNows e-services framework. To the companys already strong customer support and marketing tools, CRM 7.0 adds an SFA application. The suite will be available in a hosted implementation or for on-premise deployment."
Sci/Tech,A board member testifies Monday that the former CEO was fired in large part because of his reckless exaggeration to Wall Street analysts.
Business,Yukos shares rose more than 10 on Monday as Russia #39;s leading energy firms said they would not bid for its main west Siberian production subsidiary.
Business,"  American Express said Monday that in light of the Supreme Court #39;s decision against Visa and MasterCard, it will seek partnerships with US banks."
Business," International Forest Products is muscling aside other bidders for Riverside Forest Products, offering  $396 million in a deal endorsed by Riverside #39;s board that would create the world #39;s seventh largest lumber producer."
Sci/Tech,"Not too long ago, Google Inc. seemed little more than a pesky insect to Microsoft Corp. #39;s 800-pound gorilla. No more. As Google rapidly rolls out new products, the "
Sci/Tech,"Cray taps Linux for more affordable supercomputing\ Trying to expand outside its traditional technical markets, Cray on Monday unveiled its first Linux-based supercomputer. The new Cray XD1 series runs Suse Linux on AMDs Opteron chip. The 64-bit system is organized as six two-way SMPs that can deliver 58 gigaflops per chassis. The system can handle as many as six 3.5-inch serial ATA drives and has a memory bandwidth of 12.8GB per SMP. It also features four PCI-X bus slots and a dual port Gigabit Ethernet PCI-X card for as many as eight Gigabit Ethernet ports per chassis. Pricing starts at \$50,000 for a 12-processor chassis and goes to \$2 million for a 288-processor configuration with two racks of 12 chassis each.\XD1, Cray"
Sci/Tech,"SunGard Data Systems Inc. plans to split into two companies, spinning off a disaster recovery services unit using a tax-free distribution of shares to stockholders, the software and services vendor said Monday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft reiterated on Friday that companies still using Windows NT Server 4 going into 2005 will have to sign up for a custom contract to get support.
Business,"Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) the biggest US discount brokerage, on Monday said it would cut trading fees for the second time since June in a bid to outmaneuver rivals amid fierce competition."
Business,"WASHINGTON : The US economy will grow solidly in 2005 despite high oil prices, no matter whether President George W. Bush or John Kerry is in the White House, top business economists said."
Business,"Bruce Nelson, chairman and chief executive of Office Depot Inc. of Delray Beach, Fla., Monday resigned by mutual agreement with the board."
Business,MasterCard and Visa no longer can block banks from issuing credit cards from competitors after the Supreme Court declined to hear their appeal Monday.
Business,"SunGard Data Systems Inc. (SDS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would spin off its data recovery business, sending its stock up 11 percent to a four-month high."
Business," Of eight midsized sedans tested for side impact protection, four earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety #39;s top rating of  quot;good."
Sci/Tech,PalmOne Inc. is beefing up its new Tungsten T5 handheld with more memory in an attempt to make the device more appealing to business users who need access to data-intensive applications.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s official. All iPod users are music thieves - according to Microsoft CEO Steve  #39;Monkey Boy #39; Ballmer.  quot;The most common format of music on an iPod is  #39;stolen #39;, quot; he told reporters in London today, according to a Silicon."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is developing versions of its Windows operating system with only a subset of the Windows code base, designed for specific server tasks, in a move that could reduce maintenance costs for customers and create products that are less vulnerable to "
Sci/Tech,NTT DoCoMo and Fujitsu announced that they have developed a prototype fuel cell that can be used to recharge modern mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,"The software maker denies backing a SAP executive as a preferred candidate for the post of CEO, contrary to a Newsday report. WASHINGTON: Software maker Computer Associates Inc."
Sports,Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters #39; latest left wrist problem is a new injury that is expected to end her season but probably won #39;t require surgery.
Sports,"Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona #39;s Brazilian defender Edmilson will be out for six months after undergoing surgery Monday on his right knee."
Sports,"Kurt Warner, perhaps more than maybe any other American Football athlete, understands the bright light of stardom, and how quickly it can fade."
Sports,BALTIMORE (Ticker) -- The Kansas City Chiefs would like a repeat performance of last year #39;s meeting against the Baltimore Ravens.
Sports,Italian national coach Marcello Lippi has defended his decision to leave AS Roma striker Antonio Cassano out of his squad for this month #39;s two Group Five World Cup qualifiers.
World,Israel has escalated its military offensive in Gaza with an air strike on a militant stronghold that killed a senior Hamas leader.
World,"Poland will withdraw its troops from Iraq by the end of 2005, Polish Defense Minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski said on Monday.  quot;In my opinion, the deadline (for Poland #39;s mission) should "
World,The brother of British Iraq hostage Ken Bigley says sources in Kuwait believe his sibling is being transferred by hard-line extremists to another group.
World,"The Pope, looking tired and speaking with difficulty, has ploughed into fresh controversy with two startling new beatifications. Among the five people he set on the road to canonisation "
World,SYDNEY: A sex toy vibrating in a rubbish bin has sparked a security scare and shut a regional Australian airport for almost an hour.
World,A British policeman was sentenced to two and a half years on Monday for passing on information to a Saudi Arabian embassy officer in London for money.
Sci/Tech, A private spacecraft is to shoot beyond Earth #39;s atmosphere for the second time in a week today in a bid to win a US $10 million ( $15 million) prize and prove that space is open for business.
Sports,Multi-millionaire Malcolm Glazer is known as a shrewd investor whose love of sport is eclipsed by his canny business sense. Described by Forbes magazine as having an eye for value 
Sports,Felix Trinidad returned to the ring after more than two years to score a thrilling eighth-round stoppage of Ricardo Mayorga at New York #39;s Madison Square Garden in a non- title bout being described as one of the fights of the year.
Sci/Tech,"The need to test packaged applications on virtualised systems could hold up the deployment of server virtualisation software, according to attendees at Gartner #39;s datacentre conference in Las Vegas this week."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp, biggest consumer electronics maker, has is planning to release a new hard disk Walkman to take on Apple #39;s iPod. Apple has made a success story of their iPod in quite a short time, although the device "
Business," The U.S. Supreme Court opened its  new term on Monday, with two hours of arguments on federal  sentencing rules and the rejection of some 1,800 appeals,  including a challenge by telemarketers to the government's  popular do not call list."
Sci/Tech,"A few weeks ago I suggested you try a new Internet browser, Firefox. And many of you did. You liked it, for the most part. One thing I forgot to mention was Apple Macintosh users need to be running OS X to "
Business," General Mills Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GIS.N</A> on  Monday said it will sell an  $835 million stake in its cereal  business to an affiliate of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LEH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LEH.N</A> and use the money to buy back 16.5 million of its  common shares from Diageo Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DGE.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DGE.L</A>."
Business," Charles Schwab Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SCH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SCH.N</A> the  biggest U.S. discount brokerage, on Monday said it would cut  trading fees for the second time since June in a bid to  outmaneuver rivals amid fierce competition."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt was down a sliver  on Monday, but four straight days of selling appeared to be  sputtering out as investors awaited key events like a speech  from the Fed chairman and the crucial September jobs report."
Business, Incoming European Union trade chief  Peter Mandelson said on Monday he was confident the EU would  have a strong counter case if the United States brought a claim  to the World Trade Organization over aircraft subsidies.
Business,MasterCard and Visa no longer can block banks from issuing credit cards from competitors after the Supreme Court declined to hear their appeal Monday.
Business,"GameStop Corp. (GME.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a video game and entertainment software retailer, said Monday it bought 6,107,338 shares of its Class B Common Stock held by book store chain Barnes  amp; Noble Inc."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday said it expects quarterly revenue to beat Wall Street estimates, bolstering its case to remain independent, and its shares fell 2 percent."
Business,"The US economy will grow solidly in 2005 and the outlook is similar under President George W Bush or John Kerry, top US business economists said in a survey released today."
Business,"American International Group Inc., one of the world #39;s largest insurance firms, said Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission may bring a civil action against "
Business,  Federal investigators have asked Johnson  amp; Johnson to turn over documents related to the sales and marketing of its anti anemia product Procrit.
Business,"THE Australian share market continued its recent bullish performance yesterday, with offshore gains driving the bourse to record highs."
Business,"More and more movie fans are sharing films online, and hollywood doesn't like it. Should the studios fight or find a way to adapt?"
Business,"Americans are burdened with a costly, hugely dysfunctional health-care system. In a new book, a pair of investigative reporters offers a fresh remedy based on a successful model we're all familiar with"
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the world #39;s first privately funded manned spacecraft, on Monday reached space for the second time in less than a week to win a \$10 million prize designed to spur commercial space travel."
Sci/Tech, Talk about a great day for Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison.
Sci/Tech," Nokia (NOK1V.HE) is set to unveil another attempt at a mobile phone designed for television and video, which is thinner and lighter than its predecessor which never made it to the market, a source said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Cray taps Linux for more affordable supercomputing  Trying to expand outside its traditional technical markets, Cray on Monday unveiled its first Linux based supercomputer. The new Cray XD1 series runs Suse Linux on AMD #8217;s Opteron chip. The 64 bit system is organized as six two way SMPs that can deliver 58 gigaflops per chassis. The system can handle as many as six 3.5 inch serial ATA drives and has a memory bandwidth of 12.8GB per SMP. It also features four PCI X bus slots and a dual port Gigabit Ethernet PCI X card for as many as eight Gigabit Ethernet ports per chassis. Pricing starts at  #36;50,000 for a 12 processor chassis and goes to  #36;2 million for a 288 processor configuration with two racks of 12 chassis each. XD1, Cray"
Sci/Tech,The man charged with making US computer networks safer has resigned suddenly.
Sci/Tech," Nokia <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=NOK1V.HE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">NOK1V.HE</A> is set to unveil  another attempt at a mobile phone designed for television and  video, which is thinner and lighter than its predecessor which  never made it to the market, a source said on Monday."
Business," Charles Schwab Corp.  the biggest U.S. discount brokerage, on Monday said it would cut trading fees for the second time since June in a bid to outmaneuver rivals amid fierce competition."
Sci/Tech,"By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV     MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's space program is recovering from its post-Soviet financial meltdown, but government spending is still just a fraction of what is needed to revive the program to its former glory, top Russian space experts said Monday.    Some critics have assailed the Kremlin for allowing Russia to lose its edge in space exploration - an edge exemplified by the launch exactly 47 years ago of Sputnik, the world's first satellite..."
Sci/Tech,A stubby rocket plane powered its rockets and appeared to blast through the Earth's atmosphere for a second time in two weeks Monday to capture a \$10 million prize meant to encourage space tourism.
Sci/Tech,tailer releases two new packages designed to help people and companies feature Amazon merchande on their own Web sites.
Business,"OCTOBER 04, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The turmoil surrounding PeopleSoft Inc. and the uncertainty about its future both increased another notch on Friday after the software vendor announced that its board had "
Business,"Office Depot Inc., the second largest US office supply chain, said Monday Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Nelson has resigned and a search for his successor is underway."
Business,"The Supreme Court has denied a challenge to the federal Do Not Call List. Telemarketing companies had filed an appeal, saying the registry violated First Amendment rights because some groups were exempt from the rules."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took quite a dig at the iPod and its users, implying that the iPod was without significant DRM protection, and that the majority of music on everyone #39;s iPods is stolen."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 04, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Some things are patently ridiculous. One is the US patent system, an institution in desperate need of reform."
Sports,"Five National Football League teams haven #39;t lost this season. One of them, the New England Patriots, haven #39;t lost in more than a year."
World,"BERLIN In a surprise announcement, Poland said Monday that it would withdraw its troops from Iraq by the end of 2005, leaving the US-led multinational forces the task of finding replacements to fill a crucial security role in south-central Iraq."
World,Pierre Raffarin called a ministerial crisis meeting on two French journalists held hostage in Iraq on Monday as efforts to secure their release threatened to turn into a fiasco.
Sci/Tech,New service lets consumers access an all-in-one mailbox from anywhere using a phone or the Internet.
Sci/Tech,Siemens AG continues to deepen its ties with Chinese rival Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. The Munich-based engineering and manufacturing conglomerate agreed Friday to resell routers and switches from Huawei's Quidway product line just eight months after the two companies formed a joint venture for manufacturing new mobile broadband systems in China.
Sci/Tech,"Traditional antivirus technology may be too slow to protect users, researchers say."
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro will become the latest major anti-virus software company to provide protection against mobile phone viruses with the release today of Trend Micro Mobile Security 1.0.
Sci/Tech,McAfee has distanced itself from slurs against rival AV firm BitDefender contained in sponsored ad links on Google.com.\
Sci/Tech,"WorldPay, the Royal Bank of Scotland's internet payment transaction outfit, is continuing to fight a sustained internet attack which has left its services largely unavailable for a third successive day.\"
Sci/Tech,This article discusses how a virus outbreak will produce a few unique opportunities to examine the health of an organization's network -- and learn ways to further harden the network from future automated attacks.
Sci/Tech," New tremors detected overnight at Mount St. Helens increased the likelihood that the Washington state volcano would erupt again, scientists tracking renewed earthquake activity at the mountain said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," December 6, 2004  MD announced the AMD Opteron processor family will include AMD PowerNow! technology with Optimised Power Management (OPM) in the first half of 2005."
World, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said on Monday he wanted to testify before a parliamentary commission probing the March 11 train bombings    an appearance likely to trigger a fierce political debate.
World, French Prime Minister Jean Pierre Raffarin called a ministerial crisis meeting on two French journalists held hostage in Iraq on Monday as efforts to secure their release threatened to turn into a fiasco.
World," Oil prices slid below the psychologically critical 50 dollar a barrel mark as tensions eased in Nigeria's southern oil heartland, where a rebel group fighting for control of the country's key resource said it had surrendered its weapons."
World," Arkansas may still be Clinton country, but it's no longer Democratic terrain."
Sci/Tech,"Congress #39; decision to sink billions into President Bush #39;s man-on-Mars fantasy is premature - and potentially damaging to a national priority that has gotten short shrift for many years, aeronautics research."
World," The Supreme Court turned away a challenge Monday to the federal do not call registry, ending telemarketers' bid to invoke free speech arguments to get the popular ban on unwanted phone solicitations thrown out."
World," Afghanistan's historic presidential  election is now unstoppable, the United States said on Monday,  but other officials warned of more attacks by Taliban  guerrillas and their al Qaeda allies before Saturday's vote."
World, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis  Rodriguez Zapatero said on Monday he wanted to testify before a  parliamentary commission probing the March 11 train bombings     an appearance likely to trigger a fierce political debate.
World, ANKARA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Turkey signaled growing unease  on Monday that the European Union wants to impose special  conditions on its drive to join the wealthy bloc and insisted  it must be treated in the same way as any other candidate  country.
World," COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark aims to claim the North Pole  and hunt for oil in high Arctic regions that may become more  accessible because of global warming, the Science Ministry said  on Monday."
World," The Russian government expects  parliament to ratify the Kyoto Protocol this month in a move  allowing the long delayed climate change treaty to come into  force worldwide, a senior minister said Monday."
World,The man charged with making US computer networks safer has quit after only a year in the job.
Sci/Tech,"Four senior executives of German chipmaker Infineon Technologies will serve jail time and pay steep fines for their role in a scheme to fix prices in the memory chip market, said the US Department of Justice."
World,"Sir Elton John accuses Madonna of cheating fans by miming on stage, while collecting a Q Award."
World," Bob Melvin was fired as manager of the Seattle Mariners on Monday, a day after the team ended the season with its 99th loss.    Melvin, who lasted two seasons, was told of the decision during a morning meeting at Safeco Field, and general manager Bill Bavasi called a news conference later in the day..."
World,"To become Afghanistan's first elected President, he has to placate warlords, pacify the Taliban -- and survive"
Sci/Tech," Viewers of the Animal Planet cable and satellite channel have voted the tiger the world #39;s favourite animal, narrowly beating the dog, according to a poll published on its website, www."
Business,Troubled engineering and construction group Jarvis says it faces a bleak future unless it completes a financial restructuring soon.
Business,"Charles Schwab (SCH), the biggest US discount brokerage, Monday said it will cut trading fees. Standard online commissions will go down to \$19."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. posted a third-quarter profit and said sales beat analysts #39; estimates, a turnaround that may encourage Oracle Corp."
Business,"SunGard, which provides software and services to top financial companies, will spin off its disaster data recovery business into a separate publicly traded company through a tax-free distribution of shares, according to executives."
Business,NEW ORLEANS The constitutionality of a federal law used to prosecute energy-trading companies and their workers has landed before a federal appeals court.
Business,"Oracle may be the big winner in PeopleSoft #39;s firing of CEO Craig Conway. PeopleSoft offered little convincing rationale for the ouster, and speculation centered on the possibility that it is "
Business,"Office Depot Inc. Monday said Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Nelson resigned by mutual agreement with the board, after four years at the helm."
Sports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was strangely subdued after his latest victory at Talladega Superspeedway.
Sci/Tech,SpaceShipOne on Monday captured the \$10 million Ansari X prize when it made a second flight in less than a week to the edge of space.
Sci/Tech,"Blaming the busy hurricane season, NASA has announced that it will delay the space shuttle #39;s return to space from March or April to a launch in May or July next year."
Sports,"Members of the coaching staff, with the exception of Bryan Price, can pursue other opportunities. Price is under contract for the 2005 season."
Sports,"Britains most famous football club, Manchester United, has been approached in a potential takeover bid. Although the identity of the bidder has not been revealed, most suspect Malcolm Glazer to be behind the move."
Sports,Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini says his team will be working on defence after letting a two-goal lead slip against Roma at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
World,"The European Commission on Monday fine-tuned a crunch report on Turkey #39;s bid to join the EU, expected to give a green light but warn of a long road ahead, as Ankara demanded that no special conditions be set."
World,"LONDON, United Kingdom -- Oil prices fell back from record highs Monday, ducking below 50 dollars in New York as fears of disruption to supplies from Nigeria receded after a peace deal between rival gangs in the oil-rich Niger Delta."
Sci/Tech," At the risk of breaching Internet civility, Lycos Europe is offering computer users a weapon against spam spewing servers: a screen saver program that automatically hits the offenders with data to slow them down."
Sports,"Bob Melvin is fired as manager of the Seattle Mariners, a day after the team ended the season with its 99th loss."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt was down a sliver on Monday, but four straight days of selling appeared to be sputtering out as investors awaited key events like a speech from the Fed chairman and the crucial September jobs report."
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Monday on a dip in  oil prices and improved investor sentiment about the economy.
Business," Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A> on Monday  said Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Nelson has resigned  after the No. 2 U.S. office supply chain determined it needed a  new leader to boost sales and stem a slide in market share."
Business,"Freddie Mac will shut down the market-making operations of its securities sales and trading unit as it restructures some mortgage-securities operations, the government-sponsored home-mortgage company said Monday."
Business,"Value, income, and dividends? Chunghwa, from Taiwan, delivers them all."
Business,"Charles Schwab Corp. on Monday said its brokerage unit will cut its base online stock-trading fee to \$19.95 from \$29.95, starting Nov. 1. The price cut could reduce revenue by 2 percent for the next 12 months "
Business,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. WASHINGTON--The US Supreme Court on Monday let stand a lower-court ruling that telemarketers #39; rights to 
Business,"RadioShack Corp. has agreed to take over the operaton of wireless kiosks in 542 Sam #39;s Club locations nationwide, RadioShack said Monday."
Business,"International Forest Products Ltd., a Canadian lumber producer, agreed to buy Riverside Forest Products Ltd. for C\$368 million (\$290 million) in cash and stock, topping a hostile bid from Tolko Industries Ltd."
Sci/Tech," Two Americans won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discovering how people can recognize and remember an estimated 10,000 odors, from spoiled meat to a lover's perfume."
Sci/Tech,Fujitsu and Cisco Systems announced that they have reached a fundamental agreement to enter into a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will enable service providers and enterprises to build advanced Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
Business,"SunGard (Quote, Chart) said its board of directors has unanimously decided to spin off its disaster recovery business and take it public through a tax-free distribution of shares."
Business,"Paychex Inc., one of the largest US payroll processors, said Monday founder Thomas Golisano has stepped down as president and chief executive and was replaced by Jonathan Judge, effective immediately."
Business,"FORT WORTH, Texas RadioShack raised its 2005 sales forecast today due to the company #39;s new kiosk agreement with the Sam #39;s Club warehouse chain."
Business,"Lockheed Martin Corp. said Monday that the Postal Service selected a team led by the company to provide managed network services across its 37,000 locations under a contract worth up to \$3 billion."
Business,"General Mills Inc. (GIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it will sell an \$835 million stake in its cereal business to an affiliate of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc."
Business,"Brinker International Inc., which operates the Chili #39;s restaurant chain, said Monday it received an inquiry from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the company #39;s share of taxes on \$31."
Business,"QUEBEC - The Quebec government will spend a billion dollars over the next eight years to create a series of private wind-powered electrical plants, Premier Jean Charest announced today."
Sci/Tech,"A federal jury has backed Eastman Kodak Co. in a high-stakes, patent-infringement dispute with Sun Microsystems Inc. over the Silicon Valley company #39;s popular Java programming language."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said in London yesterday that the future of digital technology in the home will be with Microsoft, not Apple."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s official. Microsoft recently stated definitivelyand contrary to rumorsthat there will be no new versions of Internet Explorer for users of older versions of Windows.
Sci/Tech,"Digital audio downloads save shelf space, and patrons don #39;t have to wait until a book is returned. Remember how exciting it was as a child to go into the library to fill out an application for your very own "
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/10/04/flash_ipod_rumoured/"">Alleged Apple Flash iPod  #39;partner #39; signs with Rio</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>The Register</nobr>"
Sci/Tech," The joint network router and switch company created by Hitachi, Ltd. and NEC Corporation, dubbed Alaxala Networks Corporation, started operating Monday (October 4th) with Hitachi offering a gigabit router initially."
Sports,"The Packers said they had acquired quarterback JT O #39;Sullivan, 25, and a second-round selection in the 2005 draft from the Saints in return for McKenzie, 28, and a future conditional draft choice."
Sports,"Barcelona #39;s Brazil defender Edmilson will be sidelined for at least six months after undergoing knee surgery on Monday, club doctors said."
Sports,Southampton head coach Steve Wigley has been granted a stay of execution by the Premier League despite him not holding the necessary qualifications.
Sports,"The hard-hitting Atlanta Falcons defense doesn #39;t scare Joey Harrington. Eastern Michigan, on the other hand, made him a nervous wreck."
Sports,  The English Football Association have charged Tottenham captain Jamie Redknapp with serious foul play. The Spurs captain was guilty of a late challenge on Tim Cahill that resulted in the 
World,"Pakistan #39;s military and al Qaeda-linked militants agreed to a 10-day truce on Monday, the day the army killed four Islamic militants including two foreigners in a tribal region near Afghanistan, officials said."
Sci/Tech," The United States is cracking down  on the growing trade in counterfeit and pirated goods that  costs U.S. businesses hundreds of billions of dollar annually,  U.S. government and industry officials said on Monday."
Business," U.S. Federal Communications  Commission Chairman Michael Powell plans to recommend Cingular  Wireless receive approval to purchase AT T Wireless Services  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A> with some divestitures, sources familiar with the  matter said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,The company promotes from within--Chief Operating Officer David Mitchell is appointed CEO.
Sci/Tech,Company debuts new products that let businesspeople shuttle data from databases to mobile gadgets.
Sci/Tech,New service lets consumers access an all-in-one mailbox from anywhere with a phone or the Internet.
Sci/Tech,ThinkPad T42 is equipped with biometric device designed to limit access to sensitive data.
Sci/Tech," The information superhighway has been a one way street in the 2004 presidential campaign,  with President Bush and Democrat John Kerry raising money on the Internet but spending very little to advertise online, according to a study released on Monday."
Sci/Tech," The initial public offering (IPO) of shares in the newly established Saudi mobile phone company led by the United Arab Emirates' Etisalat will start October 16, the head of the Capital Market Authority announced."
Sci/Tech," Software company SunGard Data Systems Inc. is dividing into two parts and spinning off its disaster recovery technology business to shareholders, chief executive Cristobal Conde said. Its shares climbed more than 12 percent Monday."
Sci/Tech," A federal jury has backed Eastman Kodak Co. in a high stakes, patent infringement dispute with Sun Microsystems Inc. over the Silicon Valley company's popular Java programming language."
Sci/Tech," After a seemingly unending string of hurricanes and typhoons, talk that the ""little boy"" is stirring in the Pacific is unwelcome news for weather battered farmers."
World," The crisis in Sudan's Darfur region, where more than a million people have fled their homes to escape violence, will worsen and the death toll could hit 300,000 this year, a senior U.S. official said on Monday."
World, Costa Rica's president said Monday he is asking Miguel Angel Rodriguez to resign as secretary general of the Organization of American States because of alleged payments from a government contractor.
World, Vice President Dick Cheney will square off with his Democratic rival John Edwards in a televised debate Tuesday that suddenly takes on importance for the Republicans after George W. Bush's tepid showing last week.
World,Israel's prime minister accuses arch foe Iran of trying to recruit Arab citizens for anti-Israeli activity.
Business,Redwood Shores-based software giant Oracle Corp. said in court that PeopleSoft Inc. CEO Craig Conway lied about the effects of Oracle #39;s \$7.
Business,  RadioShack Corp. said Monday that it is selling mobile phones at more than 500 Sam #39;s Club locations to drum up sales and stretch its lead in wireless retailing.
Business,CMS Energy announced today the company intends to offer 22 million shares of common stock to the public. The underwriters will be granted an option to purchase an additional 3.3 million common 
Sci/Tech,"US rocketship SpaceShipOne has blasted into space for the second time in five days, staking claim to a \$10-million prize for the first private manned space travel and setting a new altitude record."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s recently released Media Player 10 is being hailed by some reviewers as the first real challenge to Apple #39;s dominance in the online music space.
Sci/Tech,IBM announced on Monday the launch of a new line of ThinkPad notebooks designed to provide an extra layer of data protection through advanced fingerprint technology.
Sci/Tech,"Brother has introduced four new multifunction printers, all under US\$200. There are two sheet-feeder models, the MFC-3240c and MFC-3340cn, and two flatbed models, the MFC-5440cn and MFC-5840cn."
Sports," The New Orleans Saints Monday acquired cornerback Mike McKenzie and a future conditional draft choice from Green Bay. In exchange, the Packers received a second round pick in 2005 and quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan."
Sports,"After a season of near misses in golf #39;s major championships, Ernie Els fired back Sunday to tame the difficult Ireland conditions at the American Express World Golf Championship and quiet the critics."
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Saints Monday acquired cornerback Mike McKenzie and a future conditional draft choice from Green Bay."
Sports,"LONDON, 4 Oct. -- Michael Owen looks likely to miss out on partnering Wayne Rooney up front in England #39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales on Saturday."
Sports,"While many of his Detroit Lions teammates spent the bye weekend at home with their families, Harrington stayed in town to see his brother play college football."
Sports,"STRASBOURG, Oct 4 (SW) - After a winless start to the Ligue 1 season, Racing Club de Strasbourg have become the second French club to sack their coach this year, letting of manager Antoine Kombouare."
World,"Few can doubt the historic importance of the peaceful and democratic passing of executive power to Indonesia #39;s first ever directly elected president later this month -- with the former general-turned-democrat, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the winner."
World,"Poland #39;s leaders floated the idea on Monday of withdrawing troops from Iraq by the end of next year, giving the first timetable for a planned pullout by the staunch Washington ally."
World,"LJUBLJANA, Slovenia--After more than a decade of almost continual rule, Slovenia #39;s center-left Liberal Democrats face a spell in opposition in the wake of a surprise defeat in the parliamentary elections on 3 October."
Sports," NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Saints  Monday acquired cornerback Mike McKenzie and a future  conditional draft choice from Green Bay. In exchange, the  Packers received a second-round pick in 2005 and quarterback  J.T. O'Sullivan."
Business," Freddie Mac , the No. 2 U.S. mortgage finance company, said on Monday it will no longer serve as a broker dealer in the multi trillion dollar mortgage bond market, a move some said is designed to lower risk and placate regulators."
Business, Federal Reserve Board Governor  Susan Schmidt Bies on Monday said the latest batch of U.S.  economic figures showed the economy has gotten past its  mid year soft patch.
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Monday as oil  prices eased a little and Friday's start of quarter buying  spree continued into the new week.
Business,"Disappointments abound across business lines. Apparently, it is time for a change."
Business,"Schwab is cutting online equity commissions by 33 percent, options trade commissions by 60 percent and automated phone trades by 40 percent."
Business,Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. said Monday it had settled a three-year-old patent infringement lawsuit filed by Simmons Inc.
Business,Hydro-Quebec awarded C\$1.9 billion (\$1.5 billion) in wind-power projects to two groups on Monday in a massive push to position itself as Canada #39;s biggest buyer of the renewable energy source.
Business, DaimlerChrysler #39;s Dodge division has released the first official sketch of the upcoming Dodge Charger. The Charger is a four door sedan planned for the 2006 model year.
Sports,Houston Astros players celebrate their NL wild-card-clinching win over the Colorado Rockies. The Astros finalized the playoff pairing by beating the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Sunday in Houston to edge the San Francisco Giants for a playoff berth.
World,"MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - A vibrating sex toy tossed in a garbage can shut down operations at an Australian airport for about an hour on Monday."
Business,"SunGard Data Systems Inc. said Monday it will spin off its information availability services business, which helps organizations maintain access to their electronic data during everything from minor mishaps to major disasters."
Business,"Amid talk of a possible liquidation, bankrupt US Airways in recent weeks completed a reorganization that eliminated several corporate sales positions while emphasizing newer "
Business,Mortgage giant Freddie Mac announced Monday that it is shutting down some operations of its debt-securities sales division and transferring others - moves that experts said should tighten the company #39;s internal controls after an accounting scandal.
Business,"San Antonio-based SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) has developed a new IP-based service Monday that will allow customers to combine their wireline and wireless voice mailboxes, e-mail accounts and faxes."
Sci/Tech,"Let #39;s say you #39;re a technology company that #39;s now struggling to cope with technological changes that threaten the very premise of your business... Waitaminute, maybe that particular hypothetical isn #39;t such "
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates made three public appearances during a trip to California late last week. Some of the more interesting moments, as captured in the media coverage: San Francisco Chronicle:  quot;Gates took questions "
Sci/Tech,"IT Management and Web Technology have been fighting neck-to-neck for the fifth spot for the last year. This month, IT Management drops a rank to #6."
Sports,"WASHINGTON, (AFP) - Brandon Backe allowed two runs in five-plus innings, as Houston seized Major League Baseball #39;s final playoff spot with a 5-3 triumph over the Colorado Rockies."
World,"  Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was declared Indonesia #39;s next president today and now faces the tough task of rebuilding a country plagued by attacks from al Qaida linked terrorists, separatist conflicts and an economy still reeling from "
World,Arab diplomats at the United Nations are drafting language for a Security Council statement that could condemn Israel for its offensive in the Gaza Strip.
World,"fter years of delays, the Cambodian Parliament ratified an agreement with the United Nations today to create an international tribunal to try surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime for "
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Monday as oil prices eased a little and Friday's start of quarter buying spree continued into the new week.
Business,Mortgage giant Freddie Mac announced Monday that it is shutting down some operations of its debt-securities sales division and transferring others - moves that experts said should tighten the company's internal controls after an accounting scandal.
Business,The bookseller decides to distribute its interest in GameStop to shareholders.
Business,"At the same time, Oracle #39;s in court trying to strip PeopleSoft of its poison-pill provisions. By Antone Gonsalves, TechWeb News."
Business, Merck suffered a huge blow last week when it had to pull its blockbuster painkiller Vioxx from the market after a big study showed that it doubled the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Business,"com October 4, 2004, 11:57 AM PT. Twentieth Century Fox has joined a group developing one of two formats being promoted as a next-generation DVD technology."
Business,"com October 4, 2004, 12:22 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne has completed its second suborbital flight in five days, securing the \$10 million Ansari X Prize. SpaceShipOne is the first privately built, manned vehicle to reach space."
Sci/Tech,Eastman Kodak Co. won the first round of a Java lawsuit against Sun Microsystems Inc. that could impact Sun #39;s bottom line and possibly threaten Microsoft #39;s .
Sci/Tech,TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Iran #39;s top nuclear official went to parliament Monday to brief its National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on the process of work on the country #39;s peaceful nuclear program.
Sci/Tech,"Linux distributor Red Hat announced that it has reached an agreement with America Online to purchase several products derived from the Netscape Enterprise Suite, including Netscape Directory "
Sports,LONDON : England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is confident Michael Owen will shrug off injury and take his place in the starting line-up to face Wales in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier.
Sports, The end of the Cubs #39; season has erupted into a war of words between Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa and manager Dusty Baker.
World,"The Zionist armys attacks on residential areas in Gaza reached a peak over the past week. So far, at least 63 defenseless people from Gaza have been martyred in Israels military operation, codenamed Days of Penitence."
World,"BERLIN (AFP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the international community would need to help rebuild the security forces in his war-ravaged country for at least another two years, in an interview broadcast Monday."
World,A Singapore Airlines flight which wasdiverted Monday to Britain #39;s Manchester Airport following a bomb scare resumed its journey to New York three hours later after being given the all clear.
Sci/Tech,"\\Today we launched our Rojo blog:\\""We are very pleased to announce a new company: Rojo Networks, Inc. Our mission\is to make online content more accessible and useful for information\consumers, and our free Internet service, Rojo, aims to do just that.""\\""In early 2003 the founders of Rojo met for the first time in a cafe in San\Francisco. We had come from different backgrounds-Chris Alden had been a\co-founder of Red Herring Communications and so had come from a publishing\perspective while Kevin Burton had developed and was soon to release an RSS\reader called NewsMonster (see who else is involved in Rojo here)-but we\shared a passionate belief that with the revolution in online writing, ...\\"
World, French Prime Minister Jean Pierre  Raffarin met ministers for a crisis meeting on two French  journalists held hostage in Iraq on Monday as efforts to secure  their release threatened to turn into a fiasco.
World,Zambia's Vice-President Never Mumba is sacked for making accusations about DR Congo.
Sci/Tech,The national do-not-call list overcame its last legal hurdle Monday when the Supreme Court let stand a lower-court ruling affirming its constitutionality.
World,"Two Americans won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discovering how people can recognize and remember an estimated 10,000 odors, from spoiled meat to a lover's perfume.    Dr..."
Business,"The pilots union of bankrupt airline US Airways (UAIRQ.O: Quote, Profile, Research) failed over the weekend to agree to a new round of pay cuts and will resume its deliberations on Tuesday, the New York Times reported."
Business,"Ford (NYSE: F) may have proclaimed the 2005 model year as the  quot;Year of the Car, quot; but DaimlerChrysler (NYSE: DCX) threatens to steal its thunder in 2005 and beyond."
Sci/Tech,"Retail-oriented version of Windows XP Embedded will be designed to make it easier to process sales from registers, kiosks and other devices."
Sci/Tech,Is your hard drive the land of the lost files? An experimental software program labels files with images that can be easily remembered.
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker becomes first Silicon Valley company to form a mediation partnership with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Business,"Just three months ago, investors of technology stocks watched values plummet after some 20 software companies warned Wall Street that sales would remain lackluster in what turned out to be a brutal second quarter."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 4 (newratings.com) - Paychex #39;s (PAYX.NAS) billionaire founder, B Thomas Golisano, has stepped down from his position as President and CEO of the company."
Sci/Tech,"The studio will be a significant ally for the group, which is trying to win support for its technology over the rival HD DVD format."
Sci/Tech,"A trio of powerful explosions emanating from three different regions in space could mean astronomers might see stars blowing up within days, scientists said on Friday."
Sports,"Brussels, Belgium (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters #39; latest wrist injury will likely end her season, but it #39;s not expected to require surgery."
Sports,  The Green Bay Packers have traded cornerback Mike McKenzie to New Orleans. Do you think the Packers made a good move trading Mike McKenzie to New Orleans?
Sports,"Mark Philippoussis dropped his fifth straight opening match Monday, losing to Tomas Zib of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-4 in the Japan Open #39;s first round."
Sci/Tech,"Microprocessor designer Arm Ltd. has developed a new multimedia technology called Neon that will help improve the performance of mobile electronics devices that process multiple tasks, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,ThinkPad T42 series notebooks now feature an embedded fingerprint reader.
Business,The US Supreme Court on Monday let stand a lower-court ruling that telemarketers #39; rights to free speech are not violated by the government #39;s nationwide do-not-call list.
Business,Office Depot Inc. chairman and CEO Bruce Nelson has been forced out after four years in the job for what his interim successor said Monday were failures of execution 
Sci/Tech,"Have you noticed web pages loading a bit faster than usual? You might thank Eric Meyer, an expert and author on the subject of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)  #151; a standards-based method of coding websites to make them work more efficiently with today #146;s Internet browsers. Oct 04"
Sci/Tech,"You don #39;t need to carry a light saber or speak Klingon to get excited about the doings in Mojave today. SpaceShipOne, the product of aviation visionary Burt Rutan "
Sci/Tech,Looking to lock up your notebook and its data? IBM is offering you a new choice: its already attractive Thinkpad T42 series now integrates a fingerprint reader.
Sci/Tech, More than  #36;1 billion in federal aid to help schools and libraries connect to the Internet is being delayed by a bookkeeping change that has tied up the money.
Sports,"Real Madrid is off to its worst start to a season in 73 years, following an equally bad finish at the end of the last. At the same time, FC Barcelona has risen two points clear of champions "
Sci/Tech, ThinkPad T42 series notebooks now feature an embedded fingerprint reader.
World,"An Iraqi group has released two Indonesian women captives who were handed over to the United Arab Emirates #39; embassy in Baghdad, Arab television reported."
Sci/Tech," Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT), the U.S. Linux distributor, said it will buy a number of software assets from America Online."
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Siebel Systems Inc.  on Monday said third quarter revenue would beat Wall Street estimates, driven by a rebound in licensing revenue, sending its shares up almost 16 percent."
Sci/Tech, State officials are calling on the public to help them count and categorize all the plants and animals in Tennessee's 54 parks.
Business," The U.S. economy has come through  its recent soft patch and the Federal Reserve still has some  way to go to restore interest rates to more normal levels, Fed  officials said on Monday."
Business," Business software maker Siebel  Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEBL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SEBL.O</A> on Monday said third quarter revenue  would beat Wall Street estimates, driven by a rebound in  licensing revenue, sending its shares up almost 16 percent."
Business,"Commercial space flight doesn't offer too many opportunities for investors, but there is one tiny prospect."
Business,"It might be worth taking a good look at this stock, which has fallen far in the last 52 weeks."
Sci/Tech,"The new tool automatically records all on-screen activity on a user's PC, for playback later as an interactive demonstration, among other uses."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 4 (newratings.com) - PeopleSoft #39;s (PSFT.NAS) former CEO, Craig Conway, has accepted to have lied when he told investors last year that Oracle #39;s \$7."
Business,"PeopleSoft says its quarterly revenues will beat analyst expectations, thanks to an increase in the number of orders of more than \$1 million."
Business,  The 12 member pilot leadership council at US Airways Group delayed its decision Saturday on whether it will send management #39;s latest contract offer to its pilots for a vote.
Business,"BP PLC reported an 11 percent increase in production for the third quarter on Monday, which may help its profit results over the same period."
Business,"Sonys music unit is abandoning its CDs that use built-in technology to limit copying them, after pushing the program for two years."
Business,"sponsored lender Freddie Mac said Monday that it will restructure some of its mortgage securities operations, primarily by ceasing the market making activities of its Securities "
Business,Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin has been chosen by the US Postal Service to provide managed network services in a potential \$6 billion deal.
Sci/Tech,"The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a private, non-profit organization that lends its support to the Department of Homeland Security #39;s (DHS) efforts in promoting computer security, is using the month of October to reach out to the Internet "
Sports,"Baseball can be so fickle. The line between the daring and defeatist is precariously thin, blurred by intangible factors, altered by blind providence."
Sports,The Mike McKenzie saga came to a sudden end Monday when the Green Bay Packers traded the disgruntled but talented cornerback to the New Orleans Saints for a backup quarterback and second-round draft choice.
Sports,"Reliever Cliff Politte agreed Monday to a one-year, \$1 million extension through next year with the Chicago White Sox. The club will have an option for 2006 at a salary of \$1."
Sports,Sammy Sosa has fired back at comments made by manager Dusty Baker prior to Sunday #39;s season ending win over the Atlanta Braves.
World,"An Iraqi man who has lived in Italy since 1980 has been killed by abductors in Iraq, his brother said Monday. Ayad Anwar Wali, a 43-year-old businessman, was kidnapped August 31 in Baghdad."
World,Turkey #39;s bid to join the EU will enter a new phase on Wednesday (6 October) when the European Commission will publish a report expected to play a decisive role in whether the country is given a starting date for accession talks.
World,JAKARTA: President Megawati Sukarnoputri has appealed for the release of two Indonesian women held hostage in Iraq as their captors demanded a militant Indonesian preacher be freed in return.
World,"The 19th century mystic nun who inspired some of the more controversial scenes of Mel Gibson #39;s hit movie, The Passion of the Christ, was beatified on Sunday by Pope John Paul II."
World,Hundreds of airline passengers suffered disruption to their travel plans when a major regional airport was shut down for an hour after a humming and vibrating adult sex toy was mistaken for a bomb.
World,Two Indonesian women held hostage for several days by militants in Iraq have been freed. The two women were handed over to the United Arab Emirates embassy in Baghdad on Monday.
Sci/Tech," It's one of the biggest technical changes in television since color TV: the digital transition. And because many Americans remain in the dark about it, federal regulators began an education campaign Monday to enlighten them."
World," Russia's parliament is moving toward a vote this month on the Kyoto Protocol, action that could bring the international treaty on climate change into effect after years of delay, the deputy prime minister said Monday."
World," GENEVA (AP)   The mounting death toll in Sudan's conflict ravaged Darfur region could rise six fold by the end of the year, hitting 300,000, a senior U.S. aid official said Monday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Rosie Abella, whose brother died in a concentration camp and whose father could not practise law when he came to Canada because he was Jewish, came near tears Monday as she was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada."
World,"The owner of a dry cleaning shop in Oceanside, Calif., says that two military uniforms that have hung unclaimed for two years will be kept until the Iraq conflict is over."
World," A drop in oil prices and reassuring words from the Federal Reserve sent stocks higher Monday, raising hopes that Wall Street would be able to extend its recent rally.    Investors were cheered by a dip in oil prices, which backed off the  $50 per barrel mark at Friday's close of trading..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Yahoo launches local-search engine...Sybase links back office to mobile devices...Legal expert joins open-source screening firm...Cray signs two supercomputing customers.
Sci/Tech,A stubby rocket plane powered its rockets and blasted through Earths atmosphere for a second time in two weeks today to capture a \$10-million prize meant to encourage space tourism.
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox stand-alone browser, which has been riding a wave of defectors from the security-plagued Internet Explorer, has a bug of its own, the open-source group recently announced."
Sci/Tech,"Brazil will limit United Nations #39; access to a uranium enrichment plant as US Secretary of State Colin Powell visits the country to press for unimpeded inspections, the country #39;s ambassador in Washington said."
Sports, The Oakland Athletics are baffled by their late season collapse. It's so completely out of character. The A's are headed home for an even longer winter this year thanks to their problematic pitching in crunch time and a sputtering offense that caused this club to miss the playoffs for the first time in five years.
Sports,Defensive back Mike McKenzie of Green Bay was traded Monday to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints gave up a second-round pick in 2005 and third-string quarterback JT O #39;Sullivan for McKenzie and a future draft choice.
Sports,"Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings running back Michael Bennett is expected to miss at least two more games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday."
Sports," The Montreal Expos will always remember Blue Monday. One win from the World Series, the Expos were tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning. Ace pitcher Steve Rogers was on the mound. Olympic Stadium was buzzing. And then, Rick Monday ruined it all."
Sports, Minnesota running back Michael Bennett will miss at least two more games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Sports," Gary Payton, the veteran guard the Boston Celtics acquired in an offseason trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, reported to training camp on Monday."
Business,"Save for the promise of a new plan by the year-end to resolve the long-pending issue of debt relief to poor countries, the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings have ended without any consensus on critical issues."
Business,The US Supreme Court rejected appeals by Visa and MasterCard to overturn a ruling that they violated antitrust rules by barring banks from issuing cards on rival networks.
Business,SunGard Data Systems will spin-off its data recovery business as a separate company. The company #39;s software and services unit handles most trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Business,"BRUSSELS, Belgium The incoming European Union trade commissioner is criticizing the United States for failing to work to resolve a dispute over government aid to Boeing and Airbus."
Sci/Tech,"person spacecraft flew higher than 62 miles for the second time in a week and captured the X Prize, an award offered to promote private sector development of spaceships."
Sci/Tech,PALMONE SAID that its \$399 Tungsten T5 personal digital assistant comes with 256MB of flash memory and can double as a portable USB drive.
Sci/Tech,"A jury in Rochester, NY, found Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) liable for using patented technology owned by photography company Eastman Kodak (Quote, Chart) in the Java programming language."
Sci/Tech,"MARKHAM, Ont., Oct. 4 - IBM Canada has introduced a ThinkPad laptop computer with an integrated fingerprint reader, a model that delivers simplified access to password-protected personal and financial information, websites, documents and e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"A software tools maker is staking its future on helping developers prepare for streamlined coding for Web services (define) as well as Avalon, the graphics display component in the works for Longhorn, Microsoft #39;s next version of Windows."
Sci/Tech,"com October 4, 2004, 9:13 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,Killing a virus attack before it becomes damaging is something of a holy grail in today #39;s security environment. That #39;s because most viruses today are distributed through attachments to e-mail 
Sci/Tech,mail platform vendor Visto said Monday that it has released software that enables wireless operators to provide real time e mail service similar to that provided by Good Technology and Research In Motion #39;s BlackBerry platform.
Sci/Tech,"As the major players in Web search duke it out, a growing number of startups are embracing a different way of retrieving and sorting search results."
Sports,"Boxing fans have been scrambling for answers, searching for scenarios, and Saturday night the answers were found, where all sports questions are resolved, Madison Square Garden."
Sports,Real Madrid paid the price for their midweek Champions League exertions as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
World, Indonesia #39;s National Elections Commission officially declared Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono president Monday after vote counting in the country #39;s Sept 20 presidential election runoff was finalized.
World,"AMMAN: Moderate and hardline governments around the Mideast Sunday hit out at Israel #39;s massive five-day-old incursion into Gaza, as the death toll hit 66 and Palestinians pleaded for international support."
World,"World News  gt; Colombo, Oct 4 : Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga today invited Tamil Tigers to return to the negotiating table to discuss the setting up of a federal state even as the main opposition parties boycotted her latest peace initiative "
Business," American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A>, which faces a possible lawsuit by U.S. securities  regulators over helping a major banking client hide bad loans,  said on Monday regulators may also sue it for what they called  ""false and misleading"" statements made to investors."
Business," Shares of National Instruments Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NATI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NATI.O</A> fell over seven percent after the close of regular  trade on Monday after it cut its third quarter earnings per  share and revenue outlook."
Business," The dollar rallied broadly on Monday  after a statement by the Group of Seven richest nations late  Friday brought no surprises, allowing some optimism about U.S.  economic prospects to bolster the currency."
Business,"The head of China #39;s central bank said on Sunday Beijing #39;s efforts to curb excessive credit growth were bearing fruit, increasing chances the country #39;s booming economy would achieve a  quot;soft landing."
Business,"Intel has become the first Silicon Valley company to form a mediation partnership with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an arrangement designed to speed the resolution of discrimination disputes."
Sci/Tech,"Crabtree  amp; Evelyn, a leading retailer of beauty products, recently joined Amazon.com #39;s new Beauty Products category of online retail channels."
Sports,"Manchester United, which said on Monday it had received a takeover approach, stands as the richest and one of the most famous football club #39;s in the world, 126 years after being formed by railway workers."
Sports,England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is confident Michael Owen will prove his fitness for England #39;s crucial World Cup qualifier against Wales on Saturday.
Sports," The Expos may be history, but their demise has heated up the market for team memorabilia. Vintage 1970s and 1980s shirts are already sold out, but everything from caps, beer glasses and key chains to dolls of mascot Youppi!"
Sports,Last year #39;s Wimbledon finalist Mark Philippoussis hit 11 aces against Tomas Zib of the Czech Republic but crashed out in the first round of the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo overnight.
World,"Poland should withdraw its troops from Iraq by the end of next year, Polish leaders said Monday, the first time the key US ally has indicated "
World,"The State Duma is expected to vote this month on ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, the deputy prime minister said Monday. Approval would bring the international treaty on climate change into effect after years of delay."
World,TWO Indonesian women taken hostage by an Islamic militant group in Iraq were released unharmed and handed over to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy today.
World,"GAUHATI, India Oct. 4, 2004 - Sleeping villagers heard men outside their huts, calling them to come out. They stumbled into the early morning darkness Monday and the intruders began firing automatic weapons, killing six people and wounding seven."
Sports,"A bunch of people want to own the UK #39;s most famous soccer team. One of them also owns an NFL team. By Fiona Maharg-Bravo, Breaking Views."
Sports,Boston coach Doc Rivers was golfing with Bob Cousy and KC Jones when the two Celtics Hall of Famers started talking about Bill Russell.
Business,"Office Depot Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Nelson was ousted Monday from the world #39;s No. 2 office supplies retailer because of poor earnings and  quot;a lack of execution, quot; the Delray Beach-based company said."
Sci/Tech,"Brian Binnie, a veteran US Navy aviator and one of four pilots trained to fly SpaceShipOne, piloted the spacecraft.  quot;Flying this vehicle is literally a rush, quot; he said after the historic flight."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne #39;s new Tungsten T5 ships with 256 MB of flash memory, which is retained even if the device loses its battery charge. PalmOne says the new PDA, which sells for a suggested list price of "
Sports,"Bob Melvin #39;s two-year reign as manager of the Seattle Mariners came to an end Monday morning, as the Mariners announced his dismissal at a press conference at Safeco Field."
Sports,Mark Philippoussis has suffered his 13th first round loss of the year at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Inside the top 10 in the world rankings at the start of the year after an impressive 2003 season that included 
World," Sri Lanka #39;s parliamentary opposition boycotted Monday President Chandrika Kumaratunga #39;s latest initiative on the island #39;s faltering peace process, dimming prospects for national consensus."
Sci/Tech," Two Americans won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discovering how people can recognize an estimated 10,000 odors, from spoiled meat to a lover's perfume."
World," Chechnya's new president was to be sworn in on Tuesday, nearly five months after its previous leader was assassinated and a day after it was announced the republic would hold parliamentary elections in the spring."
World, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami arrived in Khartoum to start a three day visit to Africa's biggest country whose government has come under pressure to act over what the United Nations terms a humanitarian crisis in the western region of Darfur.
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry talk often about the needs and ambitions of ordinary people, but neither encounters many along a campaign trail defined by the exquisitely stage managed photo op and fortified by Secret Service agents."
World," With backing from a fifth of all states, Michigan asked the Supreme Court on Monday whether a state can refuse to pay for appeals by indigent defendants who plead guilty to crimes."
World, Defiant Palestinian militants fired  rockets into an Israeli border town on Monday despite Israel's  vow to stop such attacks from the Gaza Strip with a massive  military offensive that has killed 64 Palestinians.
World, Sudan on Monday ruled out any notion  of self rule for Darfur and said rebels in the western region  would not secure the same concessions agreed with southern  rebels after two decades of war.
World,"As the group's Arab core is captured or killed, a new generation of Pakistanis fills the void."
World,Experts charge that the Kremlin-backed United Russia party is transforming into a monolithic state force.
World,The UN demands access to hundreds of illegal migrants on Lampedusa as Italy continues to expel them by air.
World,"America's Mount St Helens belches more vapour, raising fears it might blow at any moment."
Sci/Tech,"As they have for millennia, wolves reign supreme in the temperate rain forest that drapes the inland fjords and islands of northwest British Columbia."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a record hurricane season, many Florida hot spots are relatively unscathed. And tourist bureaus, hotels, and others are pulling out all the stops to lure travelers back."
World,"Haiti's death toll from last month's floods caused by tropical storm Jeanne rises to nearly 2,000, officials say."
World," A stout, star spangled rocket plane broke through the Earth's atmosphere to the edge of space Monday for the second time in five days, capturing a  $10 million prize aimed at opening the final frontier to tourists..."
World," Insurgents unleashed a pair of powerful car bombs Monday near the symbol of U.S. authority in Iraq   the Green Zone, where the U.S..."
Sci/Tech,"By MATT MOORE     STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- American researchers Dr. Richard Axel and Linda B..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Macromedia announces training tool...Yahoo launches local-search engine...Sybase links back office to mobile devices...Legal expert joins open-source screening firm.
Sci/Tech,South Korea's Haansoft is joining the effort to put Linux on computers in Asia.
Sci/Tech,"With a specialized version of Windows XP Embedded, the software maker wants to get its fingers in the till.\"
Business,"OCTOBER 04, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - LOS ANGELES -- Customer relationship management software maker Siebel Systems Inc. is moving to reinvent itself in a bid to revive its flagging fortunes and drive new growth."
Business,"OCTOBER 04, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Software and services vendor SunGard Data Systems Inc. today announced plans to split into two companies early next year, spinning off a disaster recovery services unit "
Sci/Tech,"Speaking in London on Sunday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that Microsoft, not Apple, will dominate the future of digital technology in the home."
Sci/Tech,Online retailer Amazon.com broadened its Web services efforts on Monday by releasing additional guidelines and data designed for use by people and companies building links to its site.
Sci/Tech,"Not too many companies that were around during the dawn of the personal computer revolution are still in business. Intel, Apple Computer, Microsoft, IBM - after them, names come to mind a little more slowly."
Sports,"04.10.04 - By Ben Cohen: Felix Trinidad is back. After pulverising Ricardo Mayorga in eight of the most dramatic rounds in recent boxing history, he is now looking to revenge the sole blemish on his spectacular "
Sports," For at least one game, the pass happy St. Louis Rams relied on the running game. A week after coming under heavy criticism for a game plan that featured 49 passes and just 15 runs in a 28 25 overtime loss at home against New Orleans, coach Mike Martz used the run early and often in a 24 14 win Sunday night at San Francisco, evening the Rams' record at 2 2."
Sports, Allen Iverson declared Monday that he is 100 percent and promised to be a better leader and teammate.
Sports," Ernie Els is familiar with his position in the world ranking, but not the scenery. He no longer is looking up at Tiger Woods."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by commercial telemarketers opposed to the popular program, in which consumers can put their names on a list if they do not want to be called."
Sci/Tech,"More than one-third of the largest transportation and logistic firms shared customers' personal data without their permission, according to a survey by The Customer Respect Group Inc. And one-fifth of the companies didn't even have privacy policies in place."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to revive its flagging fortunes, Siebel Systems plans to create customized software packages designed to reach the 75 of the CRM market now unavailable to it."
Sports,"As they've been for much of the past decade, the Redskins are a bad team, and it's going to take Joe Gibbs a while to reverse years of incompetence."
Sci/Tech,"SunGard Data Systems Inc. plans to split into two companies: one focused on software and processing services and the other on business continuity, availability and disaster recovery services."
Sci/Tech,"Speaking to technologists during an appearance at the Computer History Museum, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates touched on a number of topics, including Linux, Web services, grid computing and digital rights management."
Sci/Tech,Developing versions of the Windows operating system with only a subset of the code base would mark a major technical shift for Microsoft and could help it to better address the threat posed by Linux.
Sci/Tech,"A federal jury in New York has ruled that Sun violated several patents held by Kodak when it developed its Java technology, a Kodak spokeswoman said today."
Sci/Tech,"The cap on H-1B visas granted to foreign workers, set at 65,000 for the fiscal year that began Friday, has already been reached, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services."
Sci/Tech," A planned component for Microsoft Corp.'s next version of Windows is causing consternation among antivirus experts, who say that the new module, a scripting platform called Microsoft Shell, could give birth to a whole new generation of viruses and remotely exploitable attacks."
Sci/Tech, Six large technology and music companies announced Monday they have banded together in an attempt to bring some interoperability to the DRM (digital rights management) systems protecting digital content such as music and movies within the next nine months.
Sci/Tech,Handheld computer maker PalmOne Inc. unveiled Monday a new memory-packed personal digital assistant that can double as a portable data storage drive. PalmOne's new Tungsten T5 handheld has 256 megabytes of built-in flash memory.
Business, U.S. Treasury debt was narrowly mixed  on Monday as investors proved reluctant to make any major bets  ahead of key events this week including a speech from Fed  Chairman Alan Greenspan and the crucial September jobs report.
Sci/Tech,"Google is Growing  An Update on Google\\There is a lot going on at the Googleplex these days. For three different reasons, each of which is important to search marketing, Google has been in the SEO spotlight this week. For the technology wonks, Google engineers are said to be developing ..."
Sci/Tech,MSN Messenger 7 Beta: Sneak Review\\Just the other day I got hold of the beta version of this much hyped up upgrade to the very popular instant messaging client MSN Messenger 7.  I downloaded it onto a test machine and found that its download size of the beta is ...
Sci/Tech,"A New York judge did the right thing last week when he threw out a USA-PATRIOT Act provision that forced ISPs to secretly cooperate with the FBI, and gave them no obvious avenue for appeal.\"
Business,"WASHINGTON With public pledges and in private conversations, Britain managed over the weekend to move the United States closer to full forgiveness of the debts of the poorest countries during the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International "
Business,"(Rochester, NY) 10/04/04 -- Tom Golisano, the Rochester man who turned Paychex into the nation #39;s largest payroll services provider, is stepping down as CEO from the company he founded."
Sci/Tech,"After a ride of some 50 miles straight up, SpaceShipOne paused poetically in the weightless black above the Mojave Desert."
Sports,"Crystal Palace notched their first Premier League win of the season with a 2-0 victory on Monday over London rivals Fulham, who played for all but the first six minutes with 10 men."
Business,NEW YORK : The US Supreme Court upheld a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card groups had engaged in anti-competitive practices by banning member banks from issuing credit cards through rival providers owned by American Express and Morgan Stanley 
Business,"MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.Microsoft chairman Bill Gates says he #39;s never had a computer virus, but that adware and malware have him ticked off enough that Microsoft plans to do something about them."
Business,"WASHINGTON : China, invited to the table of the world #39;s top financial powers for the first time, did not appear to buckle to pressure to speed up moves to adjust or end a currency peg that many say distorts global trade flows."
Business,"Slumping stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. is cutting its online prices for all customers, hoping to lure back bargain-minded investors alienated by the higher fees the company has imposed in recent years."
Sci/Tech,The fingerprint scanner on the new IBM ThinkPads is a discreet swipe sensor built into the palm rest. It lets users log in to Windows using their fingerprint or replace the ThinkPad #39;s existing 
Sci/Tech,"Online superstore Amazon.com (Quote, Chart) has expanded its Web Services platform for developers, adding a new service for access to the Alexa database and increased access to the Amazon E-Commerce Service 4.0."
Sci/Tech,"Diebold, the much-criticized electronic voting machine company, got another black eye last week. A California district court ruled that it had violated federal law when it falsely charged two college students "
Sci/Tech,"Packard CEO #39;s job could be on chopping block along with 15,000 others if Compaq deal goes through. Watch  #39;Tech Live #39; Wednesday 3/20 at 9 pm Eastern for details."
Sci/Tech,"Five years ago, running a telephone company was an immensely profitable proposition. Since then, those profits have inexorably declined, and now that decline has taken another gut-wrenching dip."
Sports,"LONDON What excites us more, the dazzling skills that young players perform on the pitch, or the seemingly bottomless fortunes of the rich entrepreneurs apparently willing to speculate on the clubs?"
Sports, The Green Bay Packers finally managed to unload disgruntled cornerback Mike McKenzie   on the New Orleans Saints.
Sports,"Helped by spectacular individual performances from Barry Bonds and Ichiro Suzuki and some pulsating division battles, Major League Baseball underlined its position as the great American pastime setting a single season attendance record "
Sports," As expected, the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday exercised the 2005 06 contract option on forward Chris Wilcox."
World,At least it was a wartime debate last Thursday night between President George W. Bush and John Kerry. But it didn #39;t provide much clarity about what either candidate would do as a wartime 
World,"BAGHDAD Three powerful car bombs exploded in Baghdad and northern Iraq on Monday morning, killing at least 26 people and wounding more than 100 in a day of carnage that demonstrated the relative ease with which insurgents are striking in the hearts of "
World,"WARSAW, Poland Poland #39;s defense minister says his country should pull its troops out of Iraq at the end of 2005. It #39;s the first official indication of when the country may leave Iraq."
World,Police in India are blaming separatist rebels for a series of bombings in the country #39;s volatile northeast that killed more than 60 people.
Business," A confession by the former No. 2 Air  Force arms buyer that she steered contracts to her future  employer, Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A>, could spur legal challenges to old  contract awards, legal experts said on Monday."
Business, NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on  Monday rejected appeals by Visa and MasterCard of a ruling that  the two credit card associations violated antitrust law by  barring banks from issuing credit cards for rival networks.
Sci/Tech,"Life near the center of our galaxy never had a chance. Every 20 million years on average, gas pours into the galactic center and slams together, creating millions of new stars. The more massive stars soon go supernova, exploding violently and blasting the surrounding space."
Business,"The US Supreme Court, as expected, let stand a ruling against Visa and MasterCard for anti-competitive practices on Monday, handing a victory to their arch-rival American Express."
Business,"QUEBEC (CP) - A massive windmill power project unveiled by Quebec on Monday will more than double Canada #39;s output of wind energy and vault the province past Alberta as the country #39;s main producer, says an industry group."
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Clippers Monday exercised the contract option for the 2005-06 season on forward Chris Wilcox."
World,"BERLIN President Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland moved quickly on Monday to end an escalating row inside his country #39;s fragile leftist government coalition, saying he hoped that 2,500 troops serving in Iraq would be withdrawn next year."
World," In the wake of yet another avian influenza death in Thailand, the World Health Organization urged countries with flu vaccine production capacity and their manufacturers to speed up work on trial vaccines against the highly deadly H5N1 virus."
Sci/Tech,up TouchDown Industries thinks a slew of rabid football fans will help its novelty PC succeed where others have failed.
Sci/Tech,IBM plans to expand the number of on-demand data centers it has from one to 11 by the end of the year. Users at the AFCOM data center conference in Atlanta had mixed views on the prospect of adopting an outsourcing model or pay-as-you-go pricing.
Business, The US Supreme Court struck a blow for the free market and consumer choice. The Justices today denied an appeal by Visa and MasterCard that prevented most US financial institutions from doing business with competing networks such as Discover.
Business,"NEW YORK: PeopleSoft Inc, fresh from firing its chief executive amid a hostile takeover bid from Oracle Corp, said yesterday that quarterly revenue would exceed Wall Street #39;s expectations helped by an increase in customers making larger orders for its "
Business,"The. nationwide average price for gasoline rose closer to \$2 a gallon the last week and diesel fuel hit a new high for a second week, the government said Monday."
Business,The US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal of a lower court decision upholding the Federal Trade Commission #39;s imposition of a national do not call registry.
Sci/Tech,"A stubby rocket plane touched down safely in the Mojave desert yesterday to claim a dual prize: the first private, crewed spacecraft to fly two successful missions within "
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: Despite Kodak #39;s initial victory in its Java patent dispute with Sun, the company will be hard-pressed to prove it deserves a \$1 billion settlement."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, speaking to a gathering of reporters here, didn #39;t pass up the opportunity to take several digs at archrival Apple Computer."
Sci/Tech,"So a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. Only this stuff floated away in space."
Sci/Tech,"Attacks against Web-services applications are expected to increase, analysts warn, and network security managers may not be prepared."
Sci/Tech,"Developers of the NetBeans released the second beta iteration version 4.0 software last week, squashing more than 900 bugs found in the first beta release."
Sci/Tech,"In a new survey by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), about 30 of all respondents, and 40 of those under 25 years-old, underestimate their chances of facing a cyber threat."
Sports,Industry sources say US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer is poised to make a 650 million pounds (\$A1.6 billion) bid for control of English superclub Manchester United.
Sports," Even before Michael Owen suffered a leg muscle injury that could jeopardise his England starting spot on Saturday, the seeds of doubt had already been sown."
Sports,Crystal Palace beat 10-man London rivals Fulham 2-0 to register their first win of the season on Monday and finally move off the bottom of the English Premiership.
Sports,"Colts.com. Such was the formula for the Colts throughout the first month of the season, and such was the formula Sunday afternoon."
Sports,"Carolina Panthers kickoff returner Rod Smart, aka  quot;He Hate Me, quot; sprained his left knee Sunday on a kickoff return in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons."
World, Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono yesterday said he would form the next government and formulate a 100 day programme after being declared the runaway winner of last month #39;s presidential election in Indonesia.
World,"It should have been a relaxing stroll in the sunshine for John Howard, a chance to press the flesh of friendly voters in Bennelong, his Sydney seat."
Sci/Tech,The privately-funded craft SpaceShipOne has completed a flight into space after an airborne launch above the California desert. The flight will bring the spaceship crew the \$10 million X Prize.
World,"Large-scale assaults like that in Samarra  could be the way forward in Iraq, the US defence secretary says."
World,"Suspected separatist rebels attacked sleeping villagers in northeastern India today, killing six in a third day of explosions and gun attacks that have left at least 63 people dead in northeast India."
World,"Description: Days of political unrest in Haiti #39;s capital leave at least 14 people dead. In Port-au-Prince, at least 10 civilians and four police officers have been killed since Thursday, in confrontations "
World,"As educators look for ways to move to smaller high schools, Manhattan Theater Lab is starting out with just over 100 freshmen."
Business,"In upholding a lower court #39;s ruling, the Supreme Court rejected arguments that the Do Not Call list violates telemarketers #39; First Amendment rights."
Business,"Office Depot Inc. chairman and CEO Bruce Nelson has resigned after four years in the job at the nation #39;s second largest office supply retailer, which has been struggling with lower sales and tough competition from Staples Inc."
Business,"SunGard, which provides software and services to top financial companies, said Monday that it would spin off its disaster data recovery business into a separate publicly traded company through a tax-free distribution of shares."
Sports,"LONDON: Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Sol Campbell returned to the England fold as coach Sven-Goran Eriksson named his squad on Sunday for World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan."
Sports,"Crystal Palace won its first game of the Premier League season, accounting for Fulham 2-0 at Selhurst Park, to move off the bottom of the table."
Sports,"Anna Smashnova-Pistolesi and Harel Levy each recorded upset wins and the star of the next generation of Israeli tennis stars, Shahar Pe er, qualified for her second WTA Tour event in as many weeks on an action-packed Monday."
Business,"The US nationwide price for gasoline rose closer to \$2 a gallon over the last week and diesel fuel hit a new record high for the second week in a row, the government said on Monday."
Business,"LONDON : The dollar rose slightly against the euro and yen after the weekend #39;s meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers produced no surprises, analysts said."
Business," quot;I expect steady growth in consumer spending and the continued growth in business investment, quot; says Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president Anthony Santomero."
Sci/Tech,What a strange weekend it has been for the most prolific CxO-cum-blogger in the high tech industry - Sun COO and presidentJonathan Schwartz.
Sports,"When the Carolina Panthers #39; coaches look at the final stats from Sunday #39;s game against the Atlanta Falcons, they will probably circle two things -- penalties and turnovers."
Sports,Andy Robinson yesterday installed Jonny Wilkinson as his captain for next month #39;s internationals at Twickenham and appeared to cement his own position at the same time.
Sci/Tech," Capitalizing on the current trend within the enterprise to reduce the number of applications to support, Siebel Systems on Monday unveiled a package of business analytics solutions that can be deployed by IT as both extensions to current CRM applications or as stand alone programs."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Monday as software  company Siebel Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEBL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SEBL.O</A> boosted technology shares  with a better than expected sales outlook and Friday's  start of quarter buying spree ran into the new week."
Sci/Tech,up Xamlon releases user interface tools that give early access to Microsoft's forthcoming graphics in Windows.
Sci/Tech,"Siebel chief Mike Lawrie pledges better customer service, spotlights focus on a la carte software."
Business,Bangladeshs trouser exports suffered significantly while Chinas more than doubled after its 2001 accession to the WTO. Bangladesh imports about 80 percent of its main raw material - fabrics.
Sports, Minnesota Vikings running back Michael Bennett is likely sidelined two more games after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Capitalizing on the current trend within the enterprise to reduce the number of applications to support, Siebel Systems on Monday unveiled a package of business analytics solutions that can be deployed by IT as both extensions to current CRM applications or as stand-alone programs."
Sci/Tech,"We uncover the candidates' views on Internet taxes, privacy, and other tech hot buttons."
Sci/Tech,"In a few years, every new electronics device will likely have a network address."
Business,"The government should hit the national debt #39;s \$7.4 trillion ceiling this month, and the Bush administration told Congress again Monday it should raise the limit."
Business,"Charterhouse has beaten off competition from another private equity player to buy Saga, the company that provides services to the over-50s, for 1."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne (Quote, Chart), maker of the lower-priced Zire handheld and the Treo smartphone, unveiled the Tungsten T5 handheld Monday, which adds heaps of memory and an Intel 416MHz XScale processor."
Sci/Tech,"Intel (Quote, Chart) released a new suite of developers #39; tools it hopes will increase the amount of people using its 64-bit technology."
Sports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver/kick returner Frank Murphy will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his left Achilles #39; tendon in Sunday #39;s 16 13 loss to the Denver Broncos.
World,"A scare triggered by a vibrating sex toy shut down a major Australian regional airport for almost an hour Monday, police said. The vibrating object was discovered Monday morning "
World," A main rebel group in Darfur has called for the war torn region of west Sudan to be placed under international protection, in a letter to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a copy of which was faxed to AFP."
World, Southern Sudanese rebels warned that the only alternative to a comprehensive peace deal is  quot;comprehensive war quot;.
World," The Labor Department announced a new program Monday to provide job training, counseling and employment services to veterans wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq who cannot return to active duty."
World,Donald Rumsfeld queries whether there were ever ties between Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden.
World,"When a baby is stuck during delivery, doctors do not have to cut the woman to safely deliver the child, research shows."
World,"The latest New York Times/CBS News Poll, taken after the first debate, shows that John Kerry reassured many Americans of his ability to handle an international crisis."
Sci/Tech,Update addresses potential denial-of-service vulnerabilities as well as a flaw in QuickTime.
Business,"Inland Inc., which makes packaging and building materials, said Monday it will slash 1,500 jobs and take a third quarter charge to sell its third party mortgage servicing portfolio and reposition its mortgage origination activities."
Sports," Johan Santana's left arm has become one of baseball's most prized possessions. So when he walked up to the podium Monday to discuss starting the Minnesota Twins' playoff opener against the New York Yankees, manager Ron Gardenhire warned him not to take unnecessary risks."
Sci/Tech,"IN THE annals of aviation, it will undoubtedly rank alongside such momentous events as the Wright brothers first powered flight in 1903 and Charles Lindberghs transatlantic crossing in 1927."
Sports,"Goran Eriksson, England #39;s head coach, said last night that he believed Michael Owen #39;s slight hamstring strain was only a  quot;minor issue quot;, and that he did  quot;expect quot; the Real Madrid striker "
Sports,"Tiger Woods spent Monday snorkelling off the coast of Barbados, as police and private security agents patrolled the public beach of a posh resort where islanders kept talking of an imminent wedding to Swedish model Elin "
Sports,"Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters apparently has ended her tennis season with a wrist injury. Clijsters, who will undergo tests this week, pulled out of her semifinal match in "
Sports,"CRYSTAL Palace moved off the foot of the Premiership table last night with their first victory of the season, Andy Johnson and Aki Riihilahti scoring second-half goals to defeat Fulham 2-0 at Selhurst Park."
Sports,"Steve Wigley is being allowed to stay as Southampton #39;s coach, although he lacks a coaching certificate required by the Premier League."
World,"REBELS in Indias north-east gunned down six villagers yesterday, the latest attack in a surge of indiscriminate violence against civilian targets that has claimed 69 lives since Saturday."
Sports,"At his weekly press conference Monday, Joe Gibbs was still upset about a technical glitch that left him unable to talk to his quarterback or hear from his assistant coaches in the third quarter of Sunday's loss."
Business,"Oil #39;s days at \$50 per barrel look numbered, former Saudi oil minister Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani says, predicting that prices should ease unless politics or a tough winter get in the way."
Business,A ruling that Visa and Mastercard had violated anti-trust law has been upheld by the US Supreme Court. The case stemmed from a 1998 Justice Department lawsuit challenging the credit card issuers #39; regulations.
Business,"US Airways announced plans Tuesday to cut \$45 million a year in pay and benefits to roughly 3,700 management employees, a move the airline hopes will convince its union "
Business,"Startup Diligent Technologies has raised \$22 million in new equity. The financing round was led by US venture capital fund Matrix partners, which made its first investment in Israel, and Accel Partners."
Sports,"By Christopher Hope, Business Correspondent (Filed: 05/10/2004). British motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart yesterday attacked the Government for not allowing a 16m fund for the motorsport industry to "
Sports," quot;This is my team to lead, quot; Bryant said Monday, a day before the Lakers open training camp in San Diego.  quot;Shaq was the focal point of the team."
World,"In a major disappointment for Washington, Poland says that it aims to withdraw all of its 2,500 troops from Iraq next year. The US administration sees Warsaw as one of its staunchest allies in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"Leroy Gordon Cooper, one of the nation #39;s first astronauts who once set a space endurance record by traveling more than 3.3 million miles aboard Gemini 5 in 1965, died on Monday, NASA said."
Sci/Tech,"cientists think useful samples of all the many types of solar particles collected by the Genesis space capsule survived its crash in the Utah desert almost four weeks ago, promising researchers "
Sci/Tech,Not everyone is ready to do a complete switch over to the new Intel LGA 775 platform quite yet and perhaps for good reason. Should you decided you would like to say take a peek at it without having to  quot;Sell 
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> on  Monday said it plans to increase its store space by 8 percent  in the fiscal year beginning in February, including 240 to 250  more Supercenters and 40 to 45 new discount stores."
Business,"On 1 October 2004, PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors terminated Conway as president and CEO, citing a  quot;loss of confidence quot; in his ability to lead the company."
Business,"US Airways announced plans Tuesday to cut \$45 million a year in pay and benefits to roughly 3,700 management employees, a move the airline hopes will convince its union employees to collectively accept \$950 million in annual cost cuts."
Business,"Inland Inc. (TIN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of packaging and building materials, on Monday said it will lay off about 1,500 employees as it repositions its mortgage "
Business,"  With 29 days to go before the presidential election, a group of Democrats on Capitol Hill is pressing John Snow to do more to raise the federal government #39;s mandatory debt ceiling, which is poised to be reached as soon as this week."
Business,  Lockheed Martin announced Monday that its Maritime Systems  amp; Sensors unit has received contracts worth  $625 million for radar development.
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s Canada Division has announced a new feature in selected models of their Thinkpad T42 series of notebook computers - a fingerprint reader for enhanced security measures.
Sci/Tech,A JUDGH HAS ruled that a manufacturer of electronic voting equipment knowingly misrepresented its claims when it sent threatening letters to the ISPs of students who had posted the company #39;s internal documents online.
Sci/Tech,"While the large anti-virus vendors continue to spend millions of dollars and thousands of man-hours churning out updated signature files, a Utah-based startup this week plans to unveil an entirely new e-mail security solution that needs no signatures and "
Sports,"  The David and Goliath storyline is not holding up for Game 1 of this American League Division Series. True, when the Minnesota Twins play the New York Yankees it is a one sided match from the standpoint "
Sports,"Mark L. Attanasio is 46 years old. He was born in the Bronx, NY, lives in Los Angeles and made a fortune in investment banking. And he is about to buy a baseball team."
World,"Two car bombs ripped through crowded Baghdad streets on Monday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 96, as insurgents step up their campaign to undermine the country #39;s "
World,TURKEYS prime minister said admitting his Muslim-majority country to the European Union would contribute to  quot;reconciliation between civilisations quot;.
Sci/Tech, That's the lesson Microsoft and Sun Microsystems are about to learn as they take on Linux    and each other    in dueling efforts to woo Wall Street techies.
Sci/Tech," Gordon Cooper, who as one of the original Mercury astronauts was a pioneer in human space exploration, has died. He was 77."
World," Arab nations want the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding Israel stop a major offensive in the Gaza Strip, but the United States raised objections at an emergency meeting on Monday."
World," Support for Prime Minister Tony Blair's policy of keeping British troops in Iraq until a  quot;stable democracy quot; is ensured has increased over the past three months, according to an opinion poll published."
World," The government of Prime Minister John Howard, a conservative and a supporter of the U.S. led war in Iraq, appeared to hold a narrow lead in polls published less than a week before Australia's presidential election."
World," The United States could spend up to  #36;24 million a year in humanitarian aid for North Koreans, much of it for refugees who have fled the impoverished, totalitarian state, under legislation approved by the House Monday and sent to the president for his signature."
World, Defiant Palestinian militants fired  rockets into an Israeli border town on Monday despite Israel's  vow to stop such attacks from the Gaza Strip with a massive  military offensive that has killed 66 Palestinians.
World, More voters consider President Bush a strong leader who can do a better job combatting terrorism even though they widely agree that Democratic Sen. John Kerry won the first debate focused solely on foreign policy...
World,Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez are revved up. Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt are rarin' to go...
World," US Airways announced plans Tuesday to cut  $45 million a year in pay and benefits to roughly 3,700 management employees, a move the airline hopes will convince its union employees to collectively accept  $950 million in annual cost cuts..."
World," Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Monday he does not expect civil war in Iraq and pointed to the recent retaking of the former insurgent stronghold of Samarra as evidence of progress in stabilizing the country before elections in January.   ""I don't think it's going to happen,"" Rumsfeld told the Council on Foreign Relations when asked about the threat of civil war..."
Sci/Tech,Sun execs say they're telling it like it is: HP's Unix offering is on its last legs. HP says they're flat-out wrong.
Sci/Tech,New trial reveals that the former CEO's exaggerations about the Oracle takeover bid led to his firing.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Start-up delivers movie downloads...Korean software maker joins Asian Linux group...Macromedia announces training tool...Yahoo launches local-search engine.
Business,"Prosecutors in the Parmalat fraud case were in court Tuesday to convince a judge to order trials for 29 people, ranging from the dairy giant #39;s founder to former company financial officers and accountants."
Sports," Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez are revved up. Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt are rarin' to go. Baseball fans are ready, too. The shadows are getting longer, the leaves are starting to turn and pumpkins are showing up. And that means just one thing: It's October, and it's playoff time!"
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s first private spaceship has blasted into the final frontier for the second time in five days, snatching the nearly 14-million dollar prize and founding a new era of space tourism."
Sci/Tech,"Even as Mount St. Helens threatens to erupt, scientists are planning a network of Global Positioning System receivers to map the volcano #39;s movement and help predict the likelihood of an eruption."
Sci/Tech,"MOTHERBOARD COMPANY Gigabyte has included an enhanced AGP riser interface for one of its Intel-based PCI Express products, but read the small print before you plug your graphics card in and start to play."
Sports," Prime Time won't be playing in prime time this time. Deion Sanders was on the inactive list and missed a chance to strut his stuff on ""Monday Night Football."""
Sports,"San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - San Francisco cornerback Mike Rumph is expected to miss the rest of the season with a broken right arm."
Sports,Five outs -- five measly outs. That #39;s how close the Boston Red Sox came to going to the World Series last year and perhaps ending an 85-year championship drought.
World,"THE federal election was as  quot;close as it gets quot;, Prime Minister John Howard said today. Commenting on the latest Newspoll, Mr Howard said he believed the October 9 poll would go down to the wire."
World,"The united front presented by the seven defendants in the Pitcairn child sex abuse trial has finally started to crumble, with Dennis Christian, a descendant of the Bounty "
World,"WASHINGTON : The United States welcomed the approval by Cambodian lawmakers of a plan to try surviving leaders of the ruthless Khmer Rouge regime, saying it paved the way for a UN-backed tribunal."
World,Sudan on Monday ruled out any notion of self-rule for Darfur and said rebels in the western region would not secure the same concessions agreed with southern rebels after two decades of war.
Sci/Tech," Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) expects to report slightly lower than expected sales for its third quarter when it announces earnings results on Thursday, the company said in a release Monday."
Sci/Tech,"In response to the growing threat that phishing poses to e-mail users, SurfControl plans to upgrade its e-mail filter to catch these attacks, and flag more spam and other abuses."
Sci/Tech,Sony's first consumer HD camcorder is expected to arrive in the U.S. soon.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average edged down 0.18  percent at the opening on Tuesday as its biggest one day rise  in four months in the previous session prompted profit taking  on recent gainers, such as banks and brokers."
Business," Business software maker Siebel  Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEBL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SEBL.O</A> on Monday said third quarter revenue  would beat Wall Street estimates, driven by a rebound in  licensing revenue, sending its shares up 14 percent."
Business,"Inland Inc. (TIN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of packaging and building materials, on Monday said it will lay off about 1,500 employees as it repositions its mortgage "
Business,The crude market cooled off after the benchmark contract closed above \$50 a barrel for the first time ever on Friday. November crude added 48 cents to finish the session at \$50.
Business,British Chancellor Gordon Brown believes action must be taken to protect economic growth. Photo: AP. The global economic recovery is at risk unless governments tackle growing trade imbalances 
Sci/Tech,especially to the electronics industry. This is the time of year when companies begin releasing their shiniest/newest/greatest products to compete for your holiday shopping dollar.
Sports,"A successful bidder for Manchester United could have to pay more than 300p a share, City sources suggested yesterday. The stock rose 13."
Sports,"WHETHER hes playing golf or not, Tiger Woods is always big news, so its no surprise to hear that the former world No1 is the talk of the Caribbean at the moment."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it plans to increase its store space by 8 percent in the fiscal year beginning in February, including 240 to "
Business,"The US Treasury Department will hit its legally authorized ceiling for borrowing early this month and will urge Congress to raise it, a Treasury spokesman said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly doubling the industry #39;s current handheld storage maximum, palmOne today introduced the Tungsten(TM) T5 handheld with 256MB of flash memory."
Sci/Tech,"Kodak, one of the largest digital imaging companies, filed a lawsuit against Sun Microsystems stating that Sun has infringed on Kodak #39;s various patents, however, the case centered around three main ones."
Sci/Tech,"The Awesome 6500 is the first PC we #39;ve seen from ABS to be built around Intel #39;s new 925X Express chip set, which lets the 6500 use the PCI Express bus and the latest 533-MHz DDR2 dual-channel memory."
Sports,"Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens will again be without cornerback Deion Sanders for the team #39;s nationally-televised Monday night battle against the Kansas City Chiefs."
Sports,"Maybe it is time for the Redskins to hit the panic button. After all they just suffered their third straight loss and it came to the Cleveland Browns, a team that was supposed to battle for the No."
Sci/Tech," Semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  warned on Monday that its quarterly revenue will be lower than forecast, citing softness in sales of its memory chips used in cell phones and other devices. The company's shares fell after the warning."
World,Sudanese President Omar El Bashir said here Monday that his government is resolving Darfur issue with logic and positive action. In an address to the Sudanese National Council 
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Siebel Systems Inc.  on Monday said third quarter revenue would beat Wall Street estimates, driven by a rebound in licensing revenue, sending its shares up 14 percent."
Sci/Tech," A stout, star spangled rocket plane broke through the Earth's atmosphere to the edge of space Monday for the second time in five days, capturing a  #36;10 million prize aimed at opening the final frontier to tourists."
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens blew off more steam Monday, shooting a billowing white plume several hundred feet above the volcano and thrilling hundreds of visitors who had gathered below the rumbling mountain."
Business,Former PeopleSoft chief executive Craig Conway has admitted that he lied to Wall Street analysts about the health of the business during his defence against the hostile bid from rival Oracle.
Business,"Business software maker Siebel Systems Inc. (SEBL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said third-quarter revenue would beat Wall Street estimates, driven by a rebound in licensing "
Business,"A Lazard board meeting today could set in motion a \$3.2bn (1.8bn) stock market flotation of the 156-year-old investment bank. Bruce Wasserstein, the bank #39;s chief executive, has been working to win support "
Business,"Meg Whitman of eBay has been named the most powerful woman in corporate America by Fortune magazine, toppling Carly Fiorina of Hewlett-Packard who had been at the top of the list since it began in 1998."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, plans to open as many as 295 stores in the US in 2005. The retailer will open 40 to 45 discount stores and 240 to 250 supercenters, which "
Sci/Tech,"The American private rocket SpaceShipOne completed another successful space flight to clinch a 5.6 million prize for the first commercial, manned craft to reach sub-orbital space twice in two weeks."
Sci/Tech,IBM has unveiled its first ThinkPad notebook computer that comes equipped with a built-in fingerprint reader. Select models of the ThinkPad T42 are equipped with the integrated fingerprint reader.
Sci/Tech,"Gordon Cooper, one of the Mercury Seven astronauts who helped pioneer human space exploration, piloting the last of the Mercury missions and the troubled Gemini 5 flight, died on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Two veteran astronauts are enjoying their last week on Earth before rocketing into space for a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Sports,Manchester United #39;s directors barely disguised their gritted teeth yesterday as they issued the statement the outside world has been awaiting for months: Britain #39;s richest football club has received a possible takeover offer.
Sports,"Orlando Hernndez played catch for eight minutes yesterday, and his right arm was still attached to its socket. That was about all the Yankees needed to see to include Hernndez on their postseason roster, at the expense of Jason Giambi."
Sports,"An anonymous source close to the Chicago Bulls claimed Monday that Pippen, who combined with Michael Jordan to win six titles in an eight-year span, will announce his retirement as early as Tuesday."
Business," Bankrupt US Airways Group. Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> said on Monday it would eliminate hundreds of  management and nonunion jobs and impose wage and other cuts to  save more than  $45 million annually as it tries to overhaul its  business and survive."
Business," Best Buy Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBY.N</A> will offer  an expanded range of its own branded products    such as LCD  televisions    as it pushes into the growing market for  lower priced, private label consumer electronics, the company  said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Sun execs say they're telling it like it is: HP's Unix offering is on its last legs. HP says they're flat-out wrong.
Sci/Tech,"The XD1 uses Opteron processors and the Linux operating system--and sports a starting price tag of \$50,000."
Business,"Not long ago, a Saga holiday seemed synonymous with a coachload of ancient aunts with Thermos flasks heading for the coast. Now the company that has made a fortune out of the  quot;grey pound quot; is "
Sports,Mike McKenzie got his wish today when the Green Bay Packers traded the disgruntled cornerback and a future conditional draft pick to the New Orleans Saints for quarterback JT O #39;Sullivan and a second-round pick in next year #39;s draft.
Business,A judge in Milan will today begin the first criminal proceedings to be triggered by the Parmalat scandal when he opens a hearing to decide on calls for the indictment of 32 individuals and institutions including the group #39;s founder and former chairman 
Business,"Austin-based Temple-Inland Inc. (NYSE: TIN) plans to lay off about 8 percent of the company #39;s workforce, or about 1,500 employees."
Business," When companies spin off units, it #39;s often a way to shed underperforming assets and move on. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e Newsletter!"
Sci/Tech," Though a Friday patent lawsuit verdict against Sun Microsystems Inc. could potentially have a wide ranging impact on the computer industry, the ruling appears unlikely to affect three of the world's largest IT companies, who have licensed the technology in question. Hewlett Packard Co., IBM Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are licensees of the software patents in question, the patents' owner, Eastman Kodak Co., confirmed Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft says the scripting platform, called Shell, is not final."
World,"With hundreds crossing the Mediterranean, European leaders have been sparring over a plan to stem the flow of asylum seekers."
Business,"In an effort to revive flattening sales and attract new drinkers, Anheuser-Busch is unveiling a new concoction - a fruity-smelling beer, spiked with caffeine, guarana and ginseng."
World,Sadr City slum after car bombs earlier killed at least 26 people in two Iraqi cities. immediate word on casualties and the US military said it had no information on the fighting.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average edged down 0.18 percent at the opening on Tuesday as its biggest one day rise in four months in the previous session prompted profit taking on recent gainers, such as banks and brokers."
Business," Orders placed with U.S. factories fell for the first time in four months, the Commerce Department said Monday, with demand dropping sharply for commercial airplanes and parts."
Business," Office Depot Inc. chairman and CEO Bruce Nelson has resigned after four years in the job at the nation's second largest office supply retailer, which has been struggling with lower sales and tough competition from Staples Inc. and OfficeMax."
Sci/Tech,"It was a staple of 1960s science fiction that the future would involve flying cars and holidays on the moon. While the mass-production flying car hasn #39;t yet hit the showrooms, the prospects for space tourism have taken a few steps closer."
Sports,  Storm guard Sue Bird is expected to play after having surgery Monday on her broken nose. Bird was injured during Game 2 of Seattle #39;s first round series against Minnesota.
Sports,"The San Diego Chargers would like to think that their big win Sunday was the real thing and not a mirage. The Chargers beat Tennessee 38-17, getting strong performances from LaDainian Tomlinson, Drew Brees "
World,"Dennis Christian, a descendant of mutineer Fletcher Christian, and Pitcairn #39;s postmaster, yesterday changed his plea to guilty, and admitted sexual assaulting two girls aged 12."
Business," The Bundesbank is forecasting growth of 1.2   1.3 percent for the German economy next year, much less than the government's official forecast of 1.7 percent."
Sci/Tech, Records produced by Washington state and county governments went online Monday in what is being called the first of its kind facility for electronically preserving state documents.
Sci/Tech," China's online game industry could grow seven fold to become a billion dollar business within the next two years, state media cites industry insiders as saying."
Sci/Tech," The update fixes about eight vulnerabilities, including an image file problem and printing and networking holes."
Sci/Tech, The Air Force expects planes will be able to fire non lethal microwave rays at enemy ground troops with the help of a new superconducting generator system developed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base after about 25 years of research.
Sci/Tech," A wolverine wearing a global positioning system collar wandered nearly 550 miles in seven weeks, including a trip from Pocatello, Idaho, to the northern reaches of Yellowstone National Park."
World, Israeli forces launched the sixth day of a massive offensive in the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday with an air strike that killed a Palestinian militant and wounded two others in Jabalya refugee camp.
World," Insurgents unleashed a pair of powerful car bombs Monday near the symbol of U.S. authority in Iraq  #151; the Green Zone, where the U.S. Embassy and key government offices are located  #151; and hotels occupied by hundreds of foreigners. Two other explosions brought the day's bombing toll to at least 24 dead and more than 100 wounded."
World," VICTORIA (CP)   The B.C. government offered a statement of regret Monday for taking Doukhobor children from their parents and interning them in the 1950s, but didn't apologize."
World," President Bush said Monday that rival John Kerry's foreign policy stands ""are dangerous for world peace,"" leveling some of his harshest criticism of the campaign during a trip to an important battleground state. Bush also signed tax relief legislation for 94 million Americans and hit Kerry on that issue, too."
World," John Kerry on Monday accused President Bush of restricting potentially lifesaving stem cell research because of ""extreme right wing ideology"" and underscored his own strong support for research that polls show has widespread backing."
World," Colorado's tight Senate race between Democratic state Attorney General Ken Salazar and Republican beer executive Peter Coors is shaping up to be the most expensive political race in state history, preliminary contribution information shows."
World," The Supreme Court returned for another term Monday and wasted no time getting down to business, appearing poised to alter the system used for sentencing 64,000 federal criminal defendants a year."
World," Afghan guards backed by U.S. helicopter gunships raided a Taliban safe house, killing one man and arresting 15, to prevent attacks during this week's presidential election, officials said on Sunday."
World, Israeli forces launched the sixth day of a  massive offensive in the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday with an  air strike that killed a Palestinian militant and wounded two  others in Jabalya refugee camp.
World," MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan (Reuters) - ""I am going to  prove that being Hazara is no longer a crime in this country."""
World," If Junichiro Koizumi could vote in the  November U.S. presidential election, the Japanese prime  minister would almost certainly cast his ballot for his  diplomatic soul mate, President Bush."
World,The surge in violence has led many experts to voice serious doubts about whether legitimate elections can be held in January.
World,"As orchestra pits grow smaller to accommodate seating, musicians have been deployed to perform in remote rooms."
Business,"By Bloomberg News. Office Depot, which lost its place as the world #39;s No. 1 office-supplies retailer to Staples three years ago, ousted its chairman and chief executive, Bruce Nelson, yesterday."
Business,"Semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) warned on Monday that its quarterly revenue will be lower than forecast, citing softness in "
Business,General Mills Inc. said Monday it plans to buy back about 16.5 million shares of its common stock from beverage company Diageo PLC.
Sports," Trent Green threw a 3 yard touchdown pass to Jason Dunn, and the Kansas City Chiefs held a 10 3 lead over the Baltimore Ravens after the first quarter Monday night."
Sports," Nick Skorich, an NFL head coach in Cleveland and Philadelphia and the offensive line coach on the Eagles' 1960 championship team, has died at the age of 83."
Sci/Tech,"NetContinuum, a leading provider of application firewalls, today announced that it is integrating the leading Web-services firewall, Forum Systems #39; XWall, into its flagship Application Security Gateway product."
Sports," Kobe Bryant is a free man  #151; and the Los Angeles Lakers are his team. Shaquille O'Neal, Derek Fisher, Gary Payton and Karl Malone are gone, leaving Bryant as Showtime's lone superstar."
Sports," A season that went from bad to historically awful is mercifully over, and the Arizona Diamondbacks are facing an offseason that will determine the team's course toward respectability."
Sports,"If Ernie Els is to contend for major championships and remain one of the world #39;s elite golfers, he had to put the events of this summer behind him."
Sports,"Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, who did not return to Sunday #39;s win over the Panthers after suffering a cramp in his hamstring in the third quarter, does not appear to be seriously injured."
Sports,The Gold Glove shortstop and his agent met with Indians general manager Mark Shapiro for an hour on Monday to discuss whether Vizquel will be with Cleveland next year.
Sports,"Pitching, as usual, will play a critical role in these playoffs, positively and negatively."
Sports,Clinton Portis asserts that his problems Sunday were partially attributable to the Browns defense calling out Washington's plays before the team could run them.
Business,"LONDON, December 6 (newratings.com) - The South Korean memory chipmaker, Samsung Electronics Company (SSUN.FSE), said today that it intends to invest approximately 25 trillion won (\$24 billion; 12.36 billion) in building new chip production lines in "
Sports,"Modeling his new Miami Heat uniform, a slimmed-down center Shaquille O'Neal promised to be a team leader during the organization's designated media day."
Sports,"The Astros, Red Sox and Braves are riding hot streaks at just the right time as the Yankees limp into the playoffs."
Sports,Peter Angelos will meet with officials again with a goal toward concluding a compensation package.
Sports,A year has made quite a difference for Virginia defensive end Kwakou Robinson who has stepped into the void created by the absence of injured end Chris Canty.
Sports,"Sam Maldonado and Josh Allen successfully share the rushing load for the Maryland Terrapins, mirroring the national trend in collegiate football."
Business,"Telecom Italia will use cash for a larger-than-expected chunk of a 20 billion-euro (\$26.69 billion) buyout of mobile unit TIM it is likely to announce on Tuesday, a source close to the deal told Reuters."
Sports,"2006 will mark the first time in 19 years the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes will not be shown on the same network as ABC will host the Belmont."
Sports,The Packers traded cornerback Mike McKenzie and a conditional draft choice to the Saints yesterday for reserve quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan and a second-round pick.
Business, Wal Mart Stores Inc. plans to open or expand 40 to 45 discount stores and 240 to 250 Supercenters in the United States next year as the world's largest retailer continues an aggressive expansion plan.
Business," The Nikkei average inched down by  midsession on Tuesday as investors took a breather from recent  speedy gains that were helped by a better result than expected  in the Bank of Japan's ""tankan"" survey."
Business,Gazprom has spun a web of control over energy supplies extending from Estonia on the Baltic Sea to Bulgaria on the Black Sea.
Business,"Eyeglass lens manufacturer Sola International Inc. said Sunday that it agreed to be acquired by German optical products maker Carl Zeiss AG and Swedish private equity firm EQT for \$1.1 billion, including \$815 "
Business,India #39;s top software exporter Tata Consultancy Services announced Monday it has won a multimillion dollar deal with Italian sports car maker Ferrari to design Formula 1 engines.
Business,"com October 4, 2004, 5:39 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Business,SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court is refusing to hear a challenge to the federal do-not-call telephone registry. Telemarketers have been trying to invoke free-speech rights to do away with the ban on unwanted phone solicitations.
Business,"Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. is considering a plan to reopen a large corporate tax loophole the General Assembly closed over his objections this year, according to state tax officials."
Business,Tokyo #39;s key stock index fell Tuesday morning on profit taking following hefty gains the day before. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.
Business,General Electric Co. and Wachovia Corp. stand to gain the most in new legislation to repeal a \$50 billion tax break for US exporters ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization.
Sci/Tech,"Grant writes  quot;Leroy Gordon  #39;Gordo #39; Cooper, one of America #39;s first seven astronauts, died today in his home at the age of 77."
Sports,The English Premier League team says it had received a  quot;preliminary approach quot; containing a number of significant conditions for a financial takeover.
Sports,"Adrian Fernandez scored his third career IRL IndyCar Series win this afternoon, claiming victory in the Toyota Indy 400 at California Speedway."
Sports,"It #39;s happening again. The curse of the NFC championship is alive and well. By now, you know how it goes: One year you #39;re the conference champs, the next year you #39;re conference chumps."
Sports," Mark L. Attanasio was introduced Monday as the incoming owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. Attanasio, 46, has completed negotiations to purchase the Brewers from the family of baseball commissioner Bud Selig."
World,"ONE of the seven men on trial for sexual abuse on remote Pacific island of Pitcairn has pleaded guilty to three of the four charges he faced, including indecent assault against a 12-year-old girl."
World,"THE younger brother of Ken Bigley, the British hostage held in Iraq, said today he believed the engineer had been handed over to a  quot;more moderate gang quot; that would be more likely to free him."
World,Big game hunters can return to Africa to shoot the black rhino after a 20-year worldwide ban on trade in the animals was lifted yesterday.
World,"afrol News, 4 October - Hundred years of conservation efforts have lifted the southern black rhino population from about hundred to 11,000 animals."
Business,"Dozens of dangerous products that violate federal safety standards are finding their way onto retail shelves, while hundreds of other recalled items banned for sale in the United States are being shipped to shoppers abroad, according  Consumer Reports magazine."
Business,The Supreme Court Monday cleared the way for banks to begin issuing credit cards bearing logos such as American Express and Discover while continuing to offer Visas and MasterCards.
Business,"BAE Systems Plc, Europe #39;s biggest weapons maker, said profit from its largest contract, the Al Yamamah arms program, will decline in 2005 as more of the work is carried out in Saudi Arabia."
Business,"Union leaders representing mechanics at Flyi Inc.'s Independence Air said Monday that contract negotiations have bogged down, and they raised the prospect of a strike at the 3 1/2-month-old airline."
Business, A dispute over Columbia's last large piece of undeveloped land is shaping as up as a battle that may be less about competing plans and more about who's in control of Howard County.
Business,The Supreme Court yesterday cleared the way for banks to begin issuing credit cards bearing logos such as American Express and Discover while continuing to offer Visas and MasterCards.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has added biometric security to its ThinkPad notebook line, claiming that the technology is now ready for prime time. IBM has added a fingerprint scanner to its T42 ThinkPad notebook chassis and will offer "
Sci/Tech,"GORDON Cooper, one of the original Mercury astronauts who pioneered the US role in outer space, died Monday at his home in Ventura, California, NASA announced."
Sports,"LONDON: Flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked the winning drop goal in last November #39;s World Cup final against Australia, was named yesterday as England captain."
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Bob Melvin is out as manager of the Mariners, a day after Seattle ended its worst season in 12 years with its 99th loss."
World,HOPES for Ken Bigley #39;s freedom rose yesterday after it was claimed he had been  #39;sold #39; to a less brutal gang of kidnappers.
Sci/Tech," Japan's Sharp Corp. said on Tuesday it had developed a 65 inch liquid crystal display (LCD) television, the world's biggest, in a bid to break into the large flat panel TV market dominated by plasma display (PDP) makers."
Business,"UK law firm DLA is merging with US peer Piper Rudnick to create a legal empire with the third most lawyers on board in the world. The combined firm will have 2,700 lawyers on its books situated in 49 offices across 19 countries."
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft Inc.'s board fired Craig Conway as chief executive after hearing him explain why he deceived industry analysts about the business software maker's sale prospects while fighting rival Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid.
Sci/Tech," Japan's Sharp Corp. said on  Tuesday it had developed a 65 inch liquid crystal display (LCD)  television, the world's biggest, in a bid to break into the  large flat panel TV market dominated by plasma display (PDP)  makers."
World," Freshly recovered from a heart operation, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was scheduled to fly to Ethiopia on a personal aid mission which he hopes will also provide a restorative boost to his own place in history."
World, Former Australia captain Steve Waugh says India skipper Saurav Ganguly is suspect against the short ball.
World," Usually just a campaign sideshow, this year's vice presidential debate has taken on new life as a high stakes showdown in a tightening presidential race. Dick Cheney's mission is to slow John Kerry's sudden momentum, while John Edwards' assignment is to feed doubts about President Bush's handling of Iraq and the economy."
Sci/Tech,"Popular games such as the Grand Theft Auto series and online games like Socom II and EverQuest are designed to engage the player, but what actually makes them addictive? \<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The band R.E. M. releases its 13th major album, ""Around the Sun"" Tuesday -- but for hundreds of thousands of fans, there's no suspense. They've already listened to the entire album for free on the Internet, and with the band's label's encouragement. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The national do-not-call list overcame its last legal hurdle Monday when the Supreme Court let stand a lower-court ruling affirming its constitutionality.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Phillip Merrick, the 41-year-old co-founder and chief executive of WebMethods Inc., resigned suddenly, citing heath reasons that company officials described as ""stress-related."""
World, The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a lower court's ruling that upheld a county ordinance banning gun shows on government property such as fairgrounds.
Business, Commercial truck maker Navistar International Corp.  on Monday said it expects higher fourth quarter earnings and revenue as the recovering U.S. economy spurs orders for its trucks and engines.
Sci/Tech,Immigration officials have a message for employers hoping to hire foreign workers through the H1-B visa program for the fiscal year that began Friday: It's too late.
World,"The defeated Indonesian president accepts the poll result, without formally stating she has lost."
World,One of seven men facing a total of 55 charges of sex offences against young girls on the tiny island of Pitcairn changes his plea to guilty.
World,"As farmers are pitted against developers allied with local officials, peasants and other rural landowners who still make up 60 percent of China's 1.3 billion people increasingly have tried to resist."
World,"A judge sentenced a former London police officer to 2 1/2 years in prison Monday for spying on Saudi dissidents and others in Britain in exchange for \$25,000 from a diplomat representing Saudi Arabia."
World,"In its first electoral test since taking power 21 months ago, the party of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerged stronger from nationwide municipal elections but did not win in the country's biggest city, Sao Paulo."
World,"<p></p><p> LA PAZ, Bolivia (Reuters) - Tourists and political pilgrimscan now follow ""Che's trail"" in Bolivia, which traces ErnestoGuevara's fatal attempt to export the Cuban revolution to oneof Latin America's poorest countries.</p>"
Sports,"In his first public comments since enduring his team #39;s fire sale over the summer, the Nets #39; marquee player, Jason Kidd, offered his assessment of the situation Monday."
Sports,"After serving a five-game suspension, Milton Bradley worked out with the Dodgers as they prepared for Tuesday's opener against the St. Louis Cardinals."
Business,"SYDNEY Metcash Trading, Australia #39;s biggest grocery wholesaler, said Monday that it had offered 846 million Australian dollars, or \$660 million, in cash or stock for Foodland Associated #39;s Australian business, to complete a nationwide distribution network."
Sci/Tech,A private rocket ship shot into space on Monday morning and won a coveted \$10 million aviation prize for its creators.
Sci/Tech,"A California company, PolyFuel, plans to announce that it has achieved a breakthrough in fuel-cell membranes."
Sci/Tech,"A director of PeopleSoft said that Craig A. Conway, the company's chief, was fired in part because he made false statements at an analysts' conference in September 2003."
Sci/Tech,"For those who need to make telephone calls in flight and don't want to sell the second car to finance them, help is on the way."
Sci/Tech,The Charles Schwab Corporation said yeserday that it would reduce commissions on most online trades by a third as it strives to retain customers.
Business,"Genentech Inc. said the marketing of Rituxan, a cancer drug that is the company #39;s best-selling product, is the subject of a US criminal investigation."
Sci/Tech,A privately built rocket plane has won a 10 million US dollar prize for the first commercially viable manned spacecraft. Space Ship One has touched down in a US desert after 
Sports,"The Belmont Stakes is leaving NBC to return to ABC in 2006, ending a television partnership with the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes."
World,"AT LEAST 22 people were killed and dozens more missing after a boat carrying would-be immigrants to Italy capsized in the Mediterranean, reports said today."
Business,"IBM, the company that invented the PC, has put its PC business up for sale, according to the New York Times, and is in discussions with China #39;s largest maker of personal computers, Lenovo Group (formerly Legend Group), and at least one other potential "
Business,"Pension rules need to be changed to help women avoid poverty in old age as a mix of low pay and time out for childcare is limiting their retirement savings, the TUC says."
Business,"Oracle charged that PeopleSoft #39;s ousted chief executive, Craig A. Conway, lied to analysts in telling them that the Oracle takeover bid was no longer a factor in PeopleSoft #39;s ability to write new business."
Business,"The Bush administration yesterday raised serious objections about congressional efforts to approve a corporate tax-cut bill this week, warning that the Republican-backed "
Sci/Tech,"Gordon Cooper, the youngest and perhaps cockiest member of the original Mercury astronauts whose space endurance record cleared the way for manned flight to the moon, has died."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists unraveling the genetic history of head lice have found startling evidence that early humans mingled with a clan of hairy, distant cousins as recently as 25,000 years ago in Asia -- a "
Sports,"This was Kobe Bryant #39;s opportunity to respond to the verbal bashing he has taken recently from former teammate Shaquille O #39;Neal, and the Los Angeles media was out in force to record every insult."
Sci/Tech," Following a recent industry trend, Internet giant Yahoo Inc. is adding new search engine tools that will enable users to create personal folders and share their favorite links with others."
Sci/Tech, AT amp;T Wireless is wading into the digital music market with a new service that enables its mobile phone users to browse and purchase song downloads over the phone and then retrieve them online on a computer.
Business," Asian share markets were trapped in narrow ranges Tuesday as oil prices edged higher and after a warning of lower sales from semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices, which offset upbeat U.S. economic and corporate news."
Business," Most Americans are planning to curb their holiday spending this year, making it a challenging shopping season for U.S. retailers, according to a holiday buying survey by The NPD Group."
Business," Most Americans are planning to curb  their holiday spending this year, making it a challenging  shopping season for U.S. retailers, according to a holiday  buying survey by The NPD Group."
Business,CRM customers will be listening this week when Mike Lawrie takes the stage at the Siebel Systems Inc. #39;s user conference in Los Angeles for his first public appearance as CEO of the customer-relationship-management software pioneer.
Business,"Office Depot Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 office-supplies retailer, removed its chairman and chief executive, Bruce Nelson, after sales declined at its older stores in 14 of the past 16 quarters."
Business,Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell yesterday unofficially recommended that the agency approve Cingular Wireless #39; proposed \$41 billion purchase of Redmond #39;s AT amp;T Wireless.
World,Organization of American States head Miguel Angel Rodriguez faces a corruption probe in Costa Rica.
World,"With hundreds crossing the Mediterranean, European leaders have been sparring over a plan to stem the flow of asylum seekers."
World," In an effort to revive flattening sales and attract new drinkers, Anheuser Busch is unveiling a new concoction   a fruity smelling beer, spiked with caffeine, guarana and ginseng..."
World," Priest Holmes had his third 100 yard rushing game of the season and the Kansas City Chiefs held a 20 17 lead over the Baltimore Ravens after three quarters Monday night.    Trent Green led the Chiefs 60 yards in 11 plays on the tiebreaking march, with a 16 yard completion to Chris Horn on third and 10 extending the drive..."
World,"The president stays ahead, despite surging enthusiasm for Kerry among Democrats."
World,"  LONDON -- ""Stuff happens!"" Donald Rumsfeld once exclaimed in response to a reporter's question about the looting of Baghdad after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. ""Freedom's untidy,"" he went on to explain, ""and free people are free to make mistakes and commit crimes and do bad things. They're also free to love their lives and do wonderful things, and that's what's going to happen here."""
World,The U.S. official said Monday that the United States made two major mistakes: not deploying enough troops and then not containing the violence immediately after the ouster of Saddam Hussein.
Sci/Tech,"The rocket plane SpaceShipOne, built by aviation pioneer Burt Rutan and financed by Microsoft Corp. co- founder Paul Allen, won the \$10 million competition aimed at creating a space tourism "
Sports,"Israeli Harel Levy defeated Yen-Hsun Lu of Chinese Taipei 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-1) on Monday in the first round of the \$860,000 ATP/WTA Tour #39;s Japan Open."
Sports,"Like the autumn leaves, baseball changes in October. Pitchers dominate, and hitters desperately look for ways to score runs. By Andre Pichette, AP."
World,Spanish Prime Minister Jose Rodriguez Zapatero on Monday thanked the French government for the recent capture in the country of a top leader of the separatist organization Basque Homeland and Freedom (ETA).
Business,"If the Federal Communications Commission has its way, every American will see things a bit more clearly by the end of 2006. Workers build a 1,221-foot  quot;super tower quot; to hold digital "
Business,"A strengthening economy has been good news for office-supply retailers, as increased hiring means rising sales of sticky notes, pens, and other cubicle sundries."
Business, Wal Mart Stores Inc. late Monday unveiled fiscal 2005 expansion plans that include adding 40 to 45 discount stores in the United States and 155 to 165 in international markets.
Business,"The Supreme Court ended Monday the telemarketing industry #39;s attempt to abolish the do-not-call registry by letting a lower court #39;s ruling stand, according to an Associated Press story."
Sci/Tech,Burt Rutan isn #39;t one to mince words. Just minutes after the world #39;s first privately funded space craft touched down at the Mojave (Calif.
Sports,"Milwaukee - For the first time, the man who is expected to be the next owner of the Brewers met with the media. California investor Mark Attanasio assured fans that if the sale goes through, the team will definitely stay in Milwaukee."
World,"TODAY #39;S Newspoll was no guarantee of victory for the Coalition and the election result would be close, Prime Minister John Howard said."
World,"Japan #39;s defense panel Monday called for greater security measures, strengthening the US/Japan security alliance and changing the Self-Defense Forces."
Business, World oil prices ticked up from a three month low on Monday as traders looked for OPEC to take action to stem a slide which knocked 14 percent off crude prices last week.
Sci/Tech,"Edward Kozel, Cisco's former chief technology officer, joins the board of Linux seller Red Hat."
Sci/Tech,Sun signs up the software company to support its attempt to make useful a version of its Solaris operating system for x86 chips.
Sci/Tech,The software maker offers a new service to add digital signatures to PDF documents.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems on Tuesday will detail ""Panther,"" which promises more high-speed cache memory and higher clock speeds."
Sports,The Red Sox and the Angels believe they can beat each other in a three-of-five-game division series and perhaps get one more shot at ... the Yankees.
Sports,"Priest Holmes ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chiefs wore down the highly touted Baltimore defense in a victory Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has enhanced its My Yahoo service with personalization features including search history, the ability to save pages to a 'personal web' and block URLs from appearing in search results."
Business,Today the Supreme Court declined to rule that the National Do Not Call Registry violates telemarketers #39; rights to commercial free speech.
Business,Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell for the first day in four. Nintendo Co. and Sharp Co. slid after brokerages cut ratings on the companies on concern that earnings growth may slow.
Sci/Tech,"Gordon Cooper, 77, one of the seven original US astronauts, who made the nation #39;s first manned spaceflights and became known as possessors of  quot;The Right Stuff, quot; died yesterday at his home in Ventura, Calif."
World,"As the European Commission prepares to give its verdict on whether Turkey is ready to start talks about joining the EU, herewith key questions and answers in the debate about its membership."
Business," With poker's popularity growing because of televised tournaments, retailers are betting that playing cards and chips will be among the must have items during the holiday shopping season."
Business,"After implementing an audacious plan to push deep into the Northeast and negotiating the purchase of French contract stationer Guilbert SA, Bruce Nelson has resigned as Office Depot Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Aviation legend Burt Rutan won the \$10 million Ansari X Prize on Monday with another flight to space for his SpaceShipOne, capping an eight-year quest in the St."
Sci/Tech,"Description: Trash pickups on the International Space Station ended nearly two years ago, when the Columbia disaster halted shuttle flights."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems last week released the long-awaited overhaul of the Java 2 Standard Edition. Sun is calling J2SE 5.0, code name  #39;Project Tiger, #39; the most significant upgrade of the Java "
Sports,"Batting great Sunil Gavaskar will assist India #39;s out-of-form batsmen ahead of the Test series against against Australia. Gavaskar, the first batsman to score 10,000 runs, agreed to a specific request by captain "
Sports,"By Paul Connors, AP. The NFL #39;s elders made their mark Sunday, and in at least one case it resembled tire tracks. Emmitt Smith, 35, in his 15th season, became the oldest running back "
World,"Arab nations demanded in a draft UN Security Council resolution yesterday that Israel immediately halt its incursion into the northern Gaza Strip, where fighting has left at least 65 Palestinians dead."
Sports,with physical problems to overcome and no certainty that they can do it -- and the heady optimism has been replaced by a harsh realism.
Sci/Tech," First introduced on Jan. 6, 2004, Microsoft Corp.'s Macintosh  Business Unit on Tuesday will announce the release of Virtual PC 7 for  the Mac. Among the many new features, company executives boast about a  10 percent to 30 percent increase in performance and support for  Apple's Power Mac G5."
World," One of seven men facing sex charges on the remote British Pacific colony of Pitcairn Island pleaded guilty in abuse trials implicating more than half the island's adult men, Radio New Zealand reported."
World," If Australian opposition leader Mark Latham wins the October 9 election it will be a new found ability to bite his tongue, as much as a bold strategy platform, that delivers him the keys to the prime minister's office."
World,A French court rules a deportation order against a radical Muslim preacher is lawful and he may be expelled again.
Sci/Tech,Big Blue releases two new inexpensive Power5-based Unix servers to take on Unix machines from HP and Sun.
Business,"Crude oil prices climbed above the key \$50 mark in Asian trade Tuesday, creeping close to an all-time high as worries continued over supply and unrest in key oil producing areas."
Business,"Genentech Inc., the world #39;s second- biggest biotechnology company, received a subpoena from the US Attorney #39;s office in Philadelphia as part of a criminal and civil investigation into marketing of its top-selling drug, Rituxan."
Business,"term interest rate futures contracts traded at the Chicago Board of Trade now reflect increased odds the central bank will raise US interest rates at each of its next few meetings, including on Nov. 10 and at the final meeting of the year on Dec."
Sci/Tech,"altitude without the heart-stopping barrel rolls that vexed the craft #39;s qualifying flight on Wednesday. world altitude record for a fixed-wing aircraft, set in 1963 by the experimental X-15 rocket plane."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet portal will introduce on Tuesday advanced navigation tools to let people store, search and share their favorite Web pages--creating for users what it calls  quot;My Web."
Sci/Tech,"When floating through space, and orbiting the Earth, an astronaut witnesses a sunset and sunrise every 45 minutes. Exploring beyond the atmosphere furthers "
Sports," Curt Schilling #39;s career postseason record is 5 1, and when you consider his ERA of 1.66 in those 11 games he is one of the most dominating starters in the playoffs."
Sports," Priest Holmes rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns to help the Kansas City Chiefs pick up their first win of the season, 27 24 over the host Baltimore Ravens Monday."
Sports," 1941  #151; Brooklyn catcher Mickey Owen dropped a third strike on Tommy Henrich of what would have been the last out of a Dodgers victory against the New York Yankees. Given the second chance, the Yankees scored four runs for a 7 4 victory and a 3 1 lead in the World Series, which they ended up winning."
Sports," Priest Holmes rushed for 125 yards and  two touchdowns to help the Kansas City Chiefs pick up their  first win of the season, 27 24 over the host Baltimore Ravens  Monday."
Business,The price of crude oil moves back above the benchmark \$50 a barrel mark as production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico remain down.
Business,"Hutchison Whampoa, under pressure to offset losses on 3G mobile costs, cuts the price for the sale of its emerging markets arm."
Business,Finance Minister P Chidambaram warned that central banks should be cautious when raising interest rates because inflationary pressures were supply driven.
Business,President Bush used a Monday trip to Des Moines to sign into law an extension of tax benefits that he said will ensure 94 million Americans continue paying lower tax bills next year.
Business,"US employers will add jobs at a quicker pace at the end of 2004 and throughout 2005 than earlier expected, according to a survey of economic forecasters out Monday."
Business,"MUMBAI: Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell for the first day in four after brokerages cut their ratings on the companies, citing concern that earnings growth may slow."
Business,"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) expects to report slightly lower-than-expected sales for its third quarter when it announces earnings results on Thursday, the company said in a release Monday."
Business,"MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF - October 5, 2004 -olyFuel, a world leader in engineered membranes for fuel cells, announced today a breakthrough in technology that could ultimately make hydrogen fuel cell-powered automobiles a commercial reality."
Business," Meg Whitman, president and chief executive officer of the online auction company eBay Inc topped Fortune magazine #39;s list of  quot;Most Powerful Woman in Business quot; for 2004."
Business,Hutchison Telecommunications (HTIL) has cut the size of its initial public offering (IPO) for a second time to bolster interest in its shares.
Sci/Tech,The terms were simple enough. Be the first to fly three people or the equivalent weight 62 miles high. Do it a second time within two weeks.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo, in a fierce market battle with Web search leader Google, has rolled out a test version of its search service that helps users personalise results."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates, during an appearance on Friday at the US Computer History Museum, expressed no fear of Linux usurping Windows in the software industry."
Business,PeopleSoft #39;s board ousted Craig Conway as CEO after he made a misleading statement about the company #39;s ability to recruit customers while fending off Oracle #39;s \$7.
Business,"SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Biotechnology company Genentech Inc. received a subpoena from the US Attorney #39;s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania requesting documents related to the promotion "
Sports,Motorsport.com. There was uproar last week when it was revealed that the provisional 2005 F1 calendar did not feature the British Grand Prix but Silverstone is not dead and buried yet.
Sports,"A bitter feud between former teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O #39;Neal continues to escalate, and it #39;s not too soon to bet on the winner of their first duel."
Sports,Chicago Bull #39;s player Scottie Pippen will join former teammate Michael Jordan in retirement. He is reportedly to announce his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday.
Sports,The day after elimination always brings strange vibes. It #39;s too soon to let go of the rigorous season that fell short but not too early to start thinking about next year #39;s team.
Sports,"After finally winning consecutive games, the Texans are a team in search of a challenge.  quot;I knew that was going to come up, quot; Texans coach Dom Capers said with a laugh."
Sports,Boss Iain Dowie admitted his relief after Crystal Palace grabbed their first Premiership win of the season. Dowie also singled out Andy Johnson for special praise after the striker scored to set Palace on their way to a 2-0 win over London rivals Fulham.
World,"Insurgents unleashed a pair of powerful car bombs yesterday near the symbol of US authority in Iraq -- the Green Zone, where the US Embassy and "
Business,AIG said Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission has accused it of engaging in a pattern of  quot;misleading quot; public statements about a controversial accounting product 
Business,"With oil near \$50 a barrel, alternatives to gasoline are attracting more attention - including fuel cells, devices that convert hydrogen into electric current with no waste products except heat and pure water."
Sci/Tech," Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, and their research, according to the Nobel Foundation:"
Business,"SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will sell its 6.3 percent stake in Air New Zealand, officially ending its venture in the now government-controlled carrier."
Business,"Bonneville International Corp. of Salt Lake City will acquire KTAR, KKLT-FM (98.7) and KMVP-AM (860) from Emmis Communications Corp."
World," A decade ago, analysts were calling Britain's Conservative Party the dominant force in 20th century British politics."
World,"The new president of Chechnya, Alu Alkhanov, is due to be sworn in amid high security in the capital, Grozny."
World," Winless no more, the Kansas City Chiefs rendered the Baltimore Ravens defenseless with an almost unimaginable display of ball control and patience.    Priest Holmes ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chiefs wore down the highly touted Baltimore defense in a 27 24 victory Monday night..."
World," The Nobel Prize in physics is like a scientific riddle: speculation about who could win equals the sheer complexity of the work examined for the coveted award.    This year's choice, which is to be announced Tuesday by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, could be involved in the search for dark matter or nanotubes..."
World," On the campaign trail, Vice President Dick Cheney often jabs at Democrat John Edwards for his past as a trial lawyer, blaming his sort for ""frivolous lawsuits"" that raise health care costs. In turn, Edwards rails against Cheney's ties to the company he once headed, accusing the Republican of favoring his ""friends"" at Halliburton..."
World,"  As  an endless procession of Afghans passes through the grim Soviet era office of Masooda Jalal, all apparently enthusiastic about electing her the next president of Afghanistan, there are strange echoes in her responses of familiar American political themes."
Business,"Office Depot Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 office-supplies retailer, ousted Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Nelson after sales declined at its older stores in 14 of 16 quarters."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the world #39;s first privately built manned spacecraft, blasted into space for the second time in less than a week on Monday to claim the \$10 million Ansari X Prize."
Sports, The NFL handed down fines to 15 players involved in a scuffle between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears on Sept. 26.
World,"A boat carrying would-be immigrants to Italy capsized in the Mediterranean, killing at least 22 people and leaving dozens more missing."
World,"Mirwais Yasini, director general of Afghanistan #39;s counter-narcotics department, tells the story of how a British general asked him for a list of Afghan commanders involved in the drug trade."
Sports, Seven time All Star and six time  World Champion Scottie Pippen is reportedly expected to  announce his retirement from the Chicago Bulls Tuesday.
Sports, The NFL handed down fines to 15  players involved in a scuffle between the Minnesota Vikings and  Chicago Bears on Sept. 26.
Sci/Tech,A private rocket ship shot into space on Monday morning and won a coveted \$10 million aviation prize for its creators.
Sci/Tech,The Charles Schwab Corporation said that it would reduce commissions on most online trades by a third as it strives to retain customers.
Business,Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International Corp. has acquired three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and cash.
Business, The governors of Illinois and Wisconsin on Monday launched the first state sponsored program to help residents buy cheaper prescription drugs from Europe and Canada   despite federal laws banning prescription drug importation.
Sci/Tech,"  Burt and the billionaire kept their eye on the prize yesterday, collecting  $10 million and symbolically launching a new era in private space exploration."
Sci/Tech,"Handheld computer maker PalmOne Inc. unveiled a personal digital assistant Monday that doubles as a portable data storage drive. The Tungsten T5 handheld has 256 megabytes of built-in flash memory, of which 215 MB will be available to the user."
Sci/Tech, A cash flow problem in a federal program is hindering the ability of many schools and libraries to pay for Internet service.
Sports,"  The Kansas City Chiefs have three words for all us know it alls out there who have spent the past three weeks questioning their mettle, their offseason decision making and everything short of their manhood: Not so fast."
Sports,Neil McCann has withdrawn from Scotland #39;s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers after the Southampton winger injured his hamstring over the weekend against Manchester City.
Sports," quot;All right, vacation #39;s over, quot; he told the Lions players Monday.  quot;Now, wire in. Go to work. quot;. And, although he didn #39;t say it, he might have included one more thought: Heal faster."
Business,"Staples Inc. hosted a daylong event last week for analysts who follow the company #39;s stock, laying out plans to keep growing in the immediate future and beyond."
Business,"  In a breakthrough that could mean a  $500 bonus for thousands of Washington state taxpayers, congressional negotiators yesterday agreed to allow state sales taxes to be deducted from federal returns for the first time since 1986."
Business,Sara Lee Corp. reaffirmed its forecast for fiscal full-year profit of \$1.61 to \$1.71 a share. That includes first-quarter profit of 39 cents to 44 cents a share.
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, CALIF. -- A stubby private rocket plane blasted through Earth #39;s atmosphere for a second time in a week yesterday, capturing a \$10-million US prize meant to encourage space tourism."
Sci/Tech,"With the Internet revolution now a decade old, fear no longer grips companies contemplating moving their systems to the Web. More companies are turning to so-called Web Services these days to help migrate "
Sci/Tech,"The malware/adware threat is great enough, Gates said, that Microsoft is investing  quot;hundreds of millions quot; of its \$5 billion annual R amp;D budget toward solving it."
Sports,"Six teams will play baseball games today, and two more will join them tomorrow. The Moneyball boys won #39;t be one of them. Their reinvention of the game didn #39;t work this season."
Sports,Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie hailed Andy Johnson as one of the best strikers in the country after the centre-forward scored his fifth goal of the season in a 2-0 win against Fulham on Monday.
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. JAKARTA, Indonesia -- An emotional Megawati Sukarnoputri on Tuesday urged Indonesia to accept the results of "
World,It was not exactly riveting: three candidates and the representatives of 12 others sat at a horseshoe-shaped table yesterday droning 
Sci/Tech," Sharp Corp. has developed a 65 inch (1.66 metres) liquid crystal display (LCD) colour television under its AQUOS brand, the world's largest."
Business,"Software giant Oracle Corp. began its legal battle with rival PeopleSoft Inc. in Delaware Chancery Court Monday, the first of two cases expected to bring the national business media to the state #39;s famed court of equity this month."
Business,The US Supreme Court on Monday opened a new business frontier for MBNA Corp. by clearing the way for the Wilmington-based credit card giant and American Express to jointly issue a credit card for the first time.
Business,House and Senate negotiators hope to wrap up work on a major rewrite of corporate tax law that would end a nasty trade dispute with Europe while showering more than \$130 
Business,"US Airways announced plans to cut \$45 million a year in pay and benefits to roughly 3,700 management employees, a move the airline hopes will convince its union employees to collectively accept \$950 million in annual cost cuts."
Business, Australian shares closed at a record for a second consecutive session Tuesday as gains in resources heavyweight BHP Billiton and the banking sector were offset by losses in media group News Corp.
Business,"The US Supreme Court opted Monday not to hear a case involving the national  quot;do-not-call quot; list, effectively ending a bid by telemarketers to have the popular registry deemed unconstitutional."
Business,"CanWest Global Communications Corp. has hired five top executives of US media companies including former vice-presidents of Time Warner, the New York Times and Playboy magazine in an apparent bid to boost its convergence play."
Sci/Tech," A  $20 million, private investment in manned space flight earned a  $10 million return yesterday when a stubby, white rocket captured the X Prize by soaring to the edge of space for the second time in less than a week."
Sci/Tech,"THAT MEEKshy and retiring Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, has dared to suggest that Apple #39;s reassuringly expensive and beautiful iPods might be packed full of pirated music."
Sci/Tech,"SUN ANNOUNCED THE UltraSPARC IV this morning, most probably the last of its line. Sun will be taking a new direction from this point on, with the new Fujitsu co-developed chips being a definite step sideways "
Sci/Tech,THE MOZILLA FOUNDATION has announced that a hole in its Firefox software has been patched. Firefox suffers from a vulnerability that could allow hackers to delete all the files in the Download directory.
Sci/Tech,"OVER FIVE million websites have been built in the last five months, according to the latest Netcraft survey. This means that there are more than 55 million active sites on the Interweb."
Sports,The plot: The Anaheim Angels seemed to capture in the final week of the season the swagger they had when they won the 2002 World Series as a wild card.
Sports,"In the NFL its best to keep a sleeping giant down but despite a stellar offensive performance by the Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens were very opportunistic but in the end the Chiefs defense made the plays and Kansas City wins their first game of the season "
Sports,promoted side Crystal Palace scored their first Premier League win of the season with a 2 0 victory over London rivals Fulham here on Monday.
Sports,"Mike McKenzie got his wish yesterday, seven months after asking out of Green Bay. The Packers sent the disgruntled cornerback and a future conditional sixth-round "
Sports,Jonny Wilkinson #39;s predictable elevation to the England captaincy is generally being greeted with the trusty old quote:  quot;It #39;s a dream come true quot;.
Sports,"Asked last Friday if he had been given any news of his fate or his future with the Mariners, Bob Melvin said he had not.  quot;But look around the office, quot; he said with a grim smile."
Sports,"Gary Payton has probably tolerated more unappealing tasks, like eating his spinach when he was 10 or sharing the Lakers #39; sandbox with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O #39;Neal last spring."
Sports,Brazilian marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima asked sport #39;s highest review panel to award him an Olympic gold medal after he was attacked by a spectator while leading the race at the Athens Games.
Sports,With the Huskies reeling at 0-4 - the only member of a Bowl Championship Series conference left without a win -an Jose State suddenly looms as the only team left on the schedule that UW will be favored to beat.
World,"JAKARTA, Indonesia Oct. 4, 2004 - Outgoing President Megawati Sukarnoputri tearfully conceded defeat Tuesday in last month #39;s elections, clearing the way for the winner to begin forming a new government."
World,"In the wake of escalating deadly violence in the Gaza Strip, the UN Security Council met Monday at an open debate to hear many speakers urge an end to conflict there."
World," One of seven men facing trial for sex crimes against underage girls on the remote British territory of Pitcairn in the South Pacific has pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual assault, the Australian newspaper reported Tuesday."
World,"SN30952 writes  quot;An adult sex toy shut down a key regional airport for almost an hour today when it was mistaken for a bomb, Queensland police said."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair is preparing for a gruelling trip to Africa just days after undergoing heart treatment.
World,"  Insurgents unleashed a pair of powerful car bombs yesterday near the symbol of US authority in Iraq    the Green Zone, where the US Embassy and key government offices are located    and hotels occupied by hundreds of foreigners. Three other explosions brought the day's bombing toll to at least 24 dead and more than 100 wounded."
World,"  It was not exactly riveting: three candidates and the representatives of 12 others sat at a horseshoe shaped table yesterday droning out near identical speeches outlining plans to fight corruption, exploit the nation's untapped copper and gold resources, and improve pay for civil servants."
Business, Asian share markets were trapped in  narrow ranges on Tuesday as higher oil prices and a sales  warning by chip maker Advanced Micro Devices offset upbeat U.S.  economic and corporate news.
World, US Vice President Dick Cheney will square off with his Democratic rival John Edwards in a televised debate that suddenly takes on importance for the Republicans after George W. Bush's tepid showing last week.
World,"  Saudi Arabia's first open trial for democratic advocates was abruptly closed by the judge yesterday, a decision seen by progressive Saudis as a setback to reform efforts in the kingdom."
World,  A journalism professor sued the government yesterday to force the Defense Department to release pictures of the flag draped coffins of soldiers arriving in the United States from wars overseas.
World,"CIUDAD DEL ESTE, Paraguay -- In this gritty border town known as a haven for drug smugglers, arms dealers, and counterfeiters, stacks of money change hands in the open on every corner and thousands of people stream each day across Friendship Bridge into Ciudad del Este."
World,"GENEVA--The death toll in Sudan's conflict-ravaged Darfur region could rise sixfold by the end of the year--hitting 300,000--because of worsening food shortages among refugees, a senior US aid official said yesterday."
World," Israel and the Palestinian Authority  are trying to work out a deal to end the army's Gaza offensive  in return for stopping militants firing rockets into the Jewish  state, Israeli security sources said Tuesday."
World," Nearly three quarters of a million  Afghan refugees living in Pakistan registered to vote in their  country's first direct presidential polls this weekend,  ignoring warnings not to do so from Islamic militants."
Business,"Saturday mornings often find Brian T. Moynihan multitasking. The president of Bank of America Corp.'s wealth and investment management division stashes the household garbage in the back of the family minivan and drives it to the dump, while his children chatter in the back seat. As he drives, Moynihan talks with colleagues on his cellphone about complicated business transactions, performing ..."
Business,"The Canadian pharmacy manager that arranges prescription shipments to Springfield's city employees landed a chunk of new business yesterday, emerging as the sole supplier for a new prescription importation website unveiled by Illinois and Wisconsin."
Business,"Orders placed with US factories fell for the first time in four months, the Commerce Department said yesterday, with demand dropping sharply for commercial airplanes and parts."
Business,"The title of most powerful businesswoman is going, going, gone, to eBay Inc.'s Meg Whitman."
Business,"The former chief executive of PeopleSoft Corp., who was fired last week, said he lied to Wall Street analysts last year about the impact of Oracle Corp.'s hostile bid on the company's business."
Business,"Slumping stockbroker Charles Schwab Corp. is cutting its online prices for all customers, hoping to lure back bargain-minded investors alienated by the higher fees the company has imposed in recent years."
Sports,PALACE #39;S leading goal-scorer Andy Johnson was jubilant last night after giving the Eagles Premiership lift-off. The Selhurst Park forward drew first blood eight minutes after half-time with his fifth league goal of the season.
Sports,THE Australian team has arrived in the lush southern city of Bangalore for tomorrow #39;s first Test to be greeted by a pitch that is as cracked and dry as a Coober Pedy waterhole in a drought.
Business,Diageo has raised \$2.26bn (1.84bn) from the sale of 49.9 million shares of common stock held in General Mills. The shares were sold for 45.
Business,"Sales rose slightly in the past two quarters, a first in Bruce Nelson #39;s four years of trying to jump-start the chain as it struggled to gain on Staples Inc."
Business,"Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell recommended that the agency approve Cingular Wireless #39; proposed \$41 billion purchase of Redmond-based AT amp;T Wireless Services, a person familiar with the matter said."
Sci/Tech,"Mojave, Calif.In a spectacular flight that opened a new window to space - and the imagination -paceShipOne rocketed to victory in the international Ansari X Prize competition yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"(10/05/04)-- A fellow Mercury astronaut is mourning the death of Gordon Cooper Monday at his home in Ventura, California. Wally Schirra told Associated Press Radio "
Sports,"A barren, grassless wicket in the middle of rain-soaked Bangalore promises a riot of spin. Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble will lead India #39;s slow bowling attack."
World,"The postmaster of tiny Pitcairn Island has pleaded guilty to the indecent assault of a 12-year-old girl, the first outcome in a series of trials at a makeshift court set up on this remote Pacific outpost to handle charges of sex "
World,JERUSALEM : The UN Security Council was set to vote on a draft resolution calling for Israel to pull its troops out of Gaza after a huge onslaught that has left almost 80 Palestinians dead in less than a week.
Business, The dollar held near a one week high  against the euro on Tuesday on optimism about the U.S. economy  as the market awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chairman  Alan Greenspan.
Business," Michael Mondavi, a director of wine  maker Robert Mondavi Corp., has resigned from the board after  his comments in the press undermined the company's efforts to  overhaul its business, the company said."
Business,"Oil futures retreated below \$50 a barrel yesterday, though analysts said there is enough uncertainty about geopolitics and weather -- and the industry #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"Holding a US flag he carried into space, SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie salutes the crowd as a band plays the National Anthem as the spacecraft is towed down a taxiway after soaring into space in its quest to win the Ansari X Prize at Mojave, Calif "
Sci/Tech,Scientists took a fresh look at human evolution through tiny hitchhikers that have clung to humans and their relatives for centuries - lice.
Sports,"In one of his box-of-chocolates moments, Manny Ramirez served up a surprise when he was asked if he had ever played for a better team than the 2004 Red Sox."
Sports,"Bangalore, Oct 5. (PTI):The ultimate tussle of contemporary Test cricket begins here tomorrow as Australia launch a  quot;well-planned quot; mission to conquer the  #39;Final Frontier quot; and record their first series win on Indian soil in 35 years."
Sports,Michael Owen has reassured Sven-Goran Eriksson that he will be fit to face Wales in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier - if selected.
Sports,"In his first public statements since a trade demand last month, the Toronto Raptors star defiantly refused to soften his position yesterday, but insisted that he would still play hard for the team he wants to leave."
World,US warplanes have pounded Baghdad #39;s Sadr City only hours after car bombs killed at least 26 people in two Iraqi cities. Heavy fighting also erupted in the suburb overnight on Monday.
World,Australian leader John Howard has put national security back onto the election agenda by announcing plans for a regional spy school.
Sports,"Allen Iverson declared Monday that he is 100 percent and promised to be a better leader and teammate. Calling last year  quot;the worst season of my career, by far, quot; Iverson "
Sports,"All it took was some red socks and a load of work to get Clinton Portis and the Redskins past the 20-point barrier. Marginalized during the team #39;s three-game losing streak, Portis got the ball early and often."
Sci/Tech," Digicams you can ditch, a tiny TV, and other gadgets for when you're on the go."
Sci/Tech," The rumblings, the steady earthquakes, the throat clearing steam blasts all seem so eerily familiar. But nearly 25 years ago now, it was a deadlier show that Mount St. Helens put on for the world."
Sci/Tech,"\China is leading the world in the number of subscribers to broadband through phone lines, says a report."
World," Loud explosions echoed through the Iraqi capital Tuesday morning as a number of mortar rounds landed near government offices, the Interior Ministry and witnesses said. There was no immediate word on casualties."
Sports,"Nobody in the Green Bay Packers #39; locker room had anything nasty to say about the Eagles. They didn #39;t say anything about the fact that with the score 44-3 late in the fourth quarter yesterday, Donovan McNabb "
World,"COLDWATER RIDGE, Wash. - The rumblings, the steady earthquakes, the throat-clearing steam blasts all seem so eerily familiar..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Former Cisco exec joins Red Hat board...Sun lures Siebel to x86 Solaris...Apple issues Mac OS X security update.
Business,"  One year and 64 million phone numbers later, the legality of the nation #39;s  quot;Do Not Call List quot; was upheld by the US Supreme Court yesterday."
Business,American International Group seemed headed for deeper trouble with watchdogs yesterday after saying it could be sued over allegedly false information in press releases.
Business,"US chip-related stocks, including Intel Corp., declined after Advanced Micro Devices Inc. said third- quarter sales fell from the preceding period."
Business,Lazard #39;s board is set to meet to consider a sale of shares to the public that could end a long history of private ownership at the independent investment bank and possibly buy out the bank #39;s founding family.
Business,"Michael Mondavi, a director of wine maker Robert Mondavi Corp., has resigned from the board after his comments in the press undermined the company #39;s efforts to overhaul its business, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems will detail its high-end UltraSparc IV processor Tuesday, a chip code-named  quot;Panther quot; that will roughly double the speed of servers using the current processor."
Sports,"If they are looking for a fight, the Red Sox stats, schedule have come to the right place. They #39;re a very dangerous team, #39; #39; Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli "
Sports,"It seems the Yankees have the Mets to thank for the big, overhand left thats coming head-on at them tonight in Game 1 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium."
Sports,DAVID JAMES has vowed to fight to reclaim his place in the England side even though Paul Robinson seems likely to keep his place against Wales this weekend.
Sports,Kansas City #39;s Priest Holmes ran for two touchdowns and Trent Green passed for one Monday night in a 27-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Sports,"The Red Sox stats, schedule can bash with Manny Ramirez stats, news and David Ortiz stats, news. The Angels can do the same with Vladimir Guerrero and Troy Glaus."
World,"Chinese President Hu Jintao has sent a congratulatory message to Indonesia #39;s newly elected president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono."
World,MADRID : The Spanish and French governments hailed a  quot;historic quot; victory against armed Basque separatist group ETA following the weekend arrest in France of ETA #39;s political leader and 16 associates.
Sports,"Just a few seconds after Richard Seymour raced 68 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown with a Drew Bledsoe fumble in Sunday's 31-17 Patriots victory over the Buffalo Bills, the camera panned the sideline at Ralph Wilson Stadium to capture a telling scene."
Sports,"The good part about postseason baseball on TV: The games mean everything. But viewing comes at a price because the networks have taken over, and they call the shots. That means, far from adding to the viewing pleasure, so far, the postseason has been taking away."
Sports,"Bob Melvin was fired as manager of the Seattle Mariners yesterday, a day after the team ended the season with its 99th loss."
Sports,"Think the Red Sox have rotation issues? On the eve of tonight's Division Series opener with Minnesota, Yankees manager Joe Torre didn't know who will start Game 3 Friday or whether Orlando Hernandez even will be on the roster."
Sports,"A few hours before the Houston Astros' regular-season finale, Roger Clemens was sick to his stomach and hooked up to an IV tube."
Sports,"So, just why is it that the 2004 Red Sox are so much better equipped to silence the  quot;1918 quot; chants than their immediate predecessors? What is the reason, as Kevin Millar said last weekend, repeating a commonly held belief in the Sox clubhouse, that no one wants to play this team in October?"
Sports,"You begin with the obvious: He is one of the greatest pitchers of his time. Pedro Martinez's gaudy won-lost percentage (.705) will land him in the baseball Hall of Fame when his career is over, an understandably overlooked fact at the moment, in the wake of his final four starts of the 2004 season, all of them losses, each of ..."
Sports,"The prevailing wisdom in Boston in 1999 was that a couple of out-of-town baseball writers robbed Pedro Martinez of that season's Most Valuable Player award. But in Cleveland that year, another player may have robbed himself of the prize: Manny Ramirez."
Sports,"Starting lineups The Angels led the American League in stolen bases (six players, led by Chone Figgins's 34, stole 15 or more) and with opponents having stolen 85 bases in 100 attempts against three Red Sox pitchers (Tim Wakefield, Derek Lowe, and Pedro Martinez), look for the Angels to run early and often. The Angels also were second in the ..."
Sports,"Go ahead, jump on his back. Pile on. Curt Schilling expects it. He wasn't kidding last winter when he all but assigned himself the job of ending the Red Sox' 86-year championship famine."
Sports,"Aaron Sele , the former Red Sox righthander, went an impressive 9-4 during the regular season for the Angels. But he and that .692 winning percentage will be out of the Division Series between the Angels and Sox."
Sports,"The Los Angeles Galaxy recently fired coach Sigi Schmid while the team was in first place. Last week, newly founded Chivas USA went across the country to hire Thomas Rongen. The moves were not totally unrelated. They created controversy and stimulated interest, which is bound to increase as the teams will be sharing the Home Depot Center as their home ..."
Sports,"The University of New Hampshire's impressive 51-40 road victory over 10th-ranked Villanova Saturday night vaulted the Wildcats three spots to ninth in this week's Sports Network 1-AA football poll, while dropping Villanova to 14th."
Sports,"College field hockey: Bryant at Merrimack, 3:30 p.m.; Wellesley at Wheaton, 3:30 p.m.; Keene St. at Bridgewater St., 4 p.m.; Eastern Connecticut at Framingham St., 4 p.m.; Regis at MIT, 6 p.m.; AIC at Bentley, 7 p.m.; Clark at Babson, 7 p.m."
Sports,"It didn't take Matt Savit long to make a big contribution at the varsity level. The sophomore, who was called up from Lincoln-Sudbury's junior varsity soccer team just three days ago, scored the lone goal as the undefeated Warriors slipped past Weston, 1-0."
Sports,The Renault F1 Teams two technical directors have overseen the final developments for Japan in fine detail. Heres an explanation
Sci/Tech,"Digicams you can ditch, a tiny TV, and other gadgets for when you're on the go."
Business,Energy regulator Ofgem blames high oil prices and problems with the UK's supply of gas for a steep rise in wholesale gas prices.
Sci/Tech,"Kidney exchanges are helping doctors shorten transplant waiting lists, but they also pose serious challenges."
Sci/Tech,A spectator with an especially intimate view of human evolution is beginning to tell its story and has so far divulged two quite unexpected findings.
Sci/Tech,A discovery of 1.66 million-year-old stone tools has produced the earliest evidence that human ancestors apparently dispersed across Asia at a relatively rapid clip.
Sci/Tech,The removal of the painkiller from the market served as a reminder that new drugs sometimes turn out to have unforeseen side effects after a few years of widespread use.
Sports,Charlton beat London rival Crystal Palace 1-0 yesterday with an injury-time winner from substitute Dennis Rommedahl. It was Charlton #39;s second away win of the season and lifted the club three places to 10th.
Sci/Tech,"Two American scientists who solved the enigma of how people can smell 10,000 different odors and recall them later were awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine."
Business,"and yes, more pitches in the mail - now that the US Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that allows banks to offer credit cards from issuers such as American Express and Discover Card."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. plans to eliminate  quot;hundreds quot; of management and nonunion jobs and cut top executives #39; pay by between 5 and 10 percent, the airline told its employees yesterday."
Business, Global resources giant BHP Billiton on Tuesday announced a share buy back of A $1 billion to A $1.5 billion (R4.65 billion to R6.
Business,"THE board of investment bank Lazard meets today to consider a float on Wall Street that could value the firm at 1.7bn, according to reports."
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco, October 5: Yahoo Inc, which is in a fierce market battle with Web search leader Google Inc, late on Monday rolled out a test version of its search service that helps users personalize results."
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: There are only two Web servers that matter. While two-thirds of domains run Apache, Web server share numbers show that Microsoft #39;s IIS is also a respectable choice."
Sports,US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has hired JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. bank to advise him on a possible bid for Manchester United and he could issue a statement on his intentions later today.
Sports,"When the year #39;s most eagerly awaited Test series starts here tomorrow Australia, who have dominated the world game since the fading of West Indies a dozen years ago, will feel the uncommon pressure of having to prove a point."
Sports,"Jonny Wilkinson has realised his dream by being named as England #39;s new captain. The Newcastle Falcons fly-half will lead England in the three November Tests against Canada, Australia and South Africa."
Sports,The New Orleans Saints completed their long-anticipated trade for Green Bay cornerback Mike McKenzie on Monday. The Saints swapped third-string quarterback JT O #39;Sullivan and their second 
Sports,"Oklahoma and USC, 12-0 like the Tigers, head to the Orange Bowl title game while Texas vaults Cal for a BCS berth. By wire services."
Business,Testimony from a PeopleSoft board member has indicated that the company had been thinking about removing deposed CEO Craig Conway for some time.
Business,"Crude oil surpassed \$50 a barrel and was close to a record in New York as US production in the Gulf of Mexico took longer than expected to recover, slowing the buildup of inventories to meet winter needs."
Business,Photographic equipment manufacturer Kodak said it was axing 600 jobs in the UK and closing a factory in Nottingham. The group plans to shut its photo film finishing plant at Annesley with the loss of 350 jobs.
Business,"Swiss drugmaker Roche #39;s (ROG.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) majority-owned biotech firm Genentech Inc (DNA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) faces an investigation by US "
Sci/Tech,"A star-spangled rocket plane returned to space yesterday, enabling a team of entrepreneurs to collect a \$10 million prize for developing the first reusable private spacecraft."
Sci/Tech,"Business India Los Angeles, Oct 5 : IBM has introduced a biometric notebook computer with an integrated fingerprint reader that can recognise the user of the computer, reports Xinhua."
Sci/Tech,"WORST AIR. Houston has taken the lead in the annual race for the city with the worst smog, beating Los Angeles by eight days with 1 1/2 months left in the smog season."
Sports,Bangalore: The ultimate tussle of contemporary Test cricket begins in Bangalore on Wednesday as Australia launch a  quot;well-planned quot; mission to conquer the  quot;Final frontier quot; and record their first series win on Indian soil in 35 years.
World,"Just four days before a closely fought election, Australian Prime Minister John Howard says he faces a tough battle despite an opinion poll showing his conservative government ahead of opposition Labour."
Business,Forest Laboratories (nyse: FRX - news - people ) said strong sales volume will propel fiscal second-quarter earnings higher than previously expected.
Sci/Tech," AT T Wireless is launching its mMode Music Store on Tuesday, marking the first time U.S. consumers can discover, sample and purchase music using their appropriately sophisticated mobile phone."
Sci/Tech,People are being warned about a scam e-mail which uses the US presidential poll to part them from their cash.
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co., the world #39;s biggest photographic company, said it will cut almost 900 jobs as it reorganizes its European business to concentrate on the digital market as demand for traditional film wanes."
Sci/Tech,"On May 15, 1963, Gordon Cooper piloted the Faith 7 capsule and circled the globe 22 times in 34 hours and 20 minutes. It was the last flight of NASA #39;s Mercury program, but it "
Sci/Tech,People are being warned about a scam e-mail which uses the US presidential poll to con them out of their money. A junk e-mail invites people to dial a premium rate number to express their 
Sports,"In more than two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, JT OSullivan never took a snap in a regular-season game. But during the preseason and in NFL Europe, OSullivans play caught the eyes and turned the heads of several NFL coaches."
World,"Ghazni, Afghanistan - A fleet of helicopters escorted by fighter jets flew Afghanistan #39;s President Hamid Karzai to a rare campaign rally outside Kabul on Tuesday just days ahead of landmark elections."
World," Russsia is ""backsliding"" on democracy and the bloc must speak to Moscow frankly about it as an equal partner, the European Union's incoming External Relations Commissioner said Tuesday."
World," Israeli and Palestinian security officials have begun indirect contacts aimed at ending a major Israeli offensive in northern Gaza, an Israeli military official said Tuesday, but the claim was denied by the Palestinians."
World," The Tokyo stock market's main index edged higher Tuesday for the fourth straight trading day, supported by investor optimism about Japan's economic recovery. The U.S. dollar was higher against the Japanese yen."
World," A law urging more human rights in North  Korea passed unanimously by the U.S. Congress showed nuclear  talks were meaningless because America was ""hell bent"" on  toppling the communist state, the North's foreign ministry  said."
World," Russsia is ""backsliding"" on democracy  and the bloc must speak to Moscow frankly about it as an equal  partner, the European Union's incoming External Relations  Commissioner said Tuesday."
World,Lawyers acting for Michael Jackson in the child molestation case bid to have prosecutor removed.
Business,The move comes as the company tries to win back choosy high street customers amid fierce competition from the likes of Next and supermarket chain Asda.
Business,Students came back to Detroit #39;s Osborn High School on Monday morning to find vandals and thieves damaged the building extensively during the weekend.
Business," Marks and Spencer on Tuesday announced it had acquired the  quot;per una quot; clothing brand for 125 million (R1.44 billion), in a deal the group hopes will help to lift falling sales."
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. was subdued yesterday following his victory at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday. Junior put his newly acquired points lead in jeopardy by cursing during an interview with NBC after dominating the EA Sports 500 to take the Nextel Cup lead by 13 points over Kurt Busch . Asked about the significance of his fifth victory at Talladega, Earnhardt said, ..."
Sports,"BASEBALL Chicago (AL): Extended P Cliff Politte's contract through 2005. Cincinnati (NL): Assigned Ps Mike Matthews, Aaron Myette and Juan Padilla to Louisville (IL). Minnesota (AL): Claimed C Corky Miller on waivers from Cincinnati (NL). Seattle (AL): Fired manager Bob Melvin. Toronto (AL): Named John Gibbons manager, Mike Barnett hitting coach, Brian Butterfield third base coach, Bruce Walton bullpen coach, ..."
Business," Eastman  Kodak Co. announced on Tuesday that it would restructure several plants based in Britain and France, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs by 2005."
Business," Oil prices scrambled back over  #36;50 a barrel Tuesday, kept on edge by a prolonged production outage in the Gulf of Mexico at a time when major exporters are already pumping nearly full tilt."
Business," Eastman  Kodak Co. announced on  Tuesday that it would restructure several plants based in  Britain and France, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs  by 2005."
Sci/Tech,"John Kerry's campaign boosts spending on online ads in the final month of the election season, trying to maintain the momentum he gained from the first debate. It's surprising the campaigns haven't spent more online, experts say. By Louise Witt."
Sci/Tech,"As the November presidential election nears, several groups are mobilizing to monitor the voting process -- including a group of observers from across the globe and over a thousand techies who will help evaluate voting machines. By Laila Weir."
Sci/Tech,"In case you don't want to work and just want to bang on the drum all day, this game is for you. It's a simple and charming game, but be warned that there isn't much else to do than banging on bongos. Lore Sjberg reviews Donkey Konga."
Sci/Tech,An obscure amendment attached to an appropriations bill could throw a wrench into presidential candidate John Kerry's plans to fund embryonic stem cell research. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,"Congress drafts two bills to implement the 9/11 Commission's recommendations. Critics say neither has adequate privacy or civil liberties safeguards, but the House version includes a litany of assaults on individuals' rights. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"The computer maker's retail stores are pretty easygoing about customers playing with the display machines. But when it comes to running an in-store hardware test lab, the company draws the line. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,Forget squeezing millions from a few megahits at the top of the charts. The future of entertainment is in the millions of niche markets at the shallow end of the bit stream. By Chris Anderson from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"The age of commercial space flight officially begins Monday as SpaceShipOne completes its second successful flight into space to capture the Ansari X Prize. It's \$10 million to the developers, who look forward to a bright future ahead. Dan Brekke reports from Mojave, California."
Sci/Tech,"Last week's spectacular barrel rolls by SpaceShipOne looked a lot more frightening than they were, the project leader says. Also: There was a forlorn face in the crowd.... Sponsors line up behind effort....  New Mexico wants a spaceport.... and more. By Dan Brekke."
Sci/Tech,A pair of Americans who found the mechanism that enables humans to recognize odors bags the Nobel Prize in medicine. Their pioneering work on 'the most enigmatic of our senses' wins them the \$1.3 million award.
Business,  Eastman Kodak said Tuesday it will cut 870 jobs at its manufacturing sites in the UK and France due to the  quot;increasing popularity of digital photography quot; and the corresponding decline in traditional film photography.
Business,Oil prices were hovering close to last weeks record high today after breaking through the 50 US dollars mark again. Production problems in the Gulf of Mexico due to 
Sports,The Cubs and manager Dusty Baker on Monday hotly disputed right fielder Sammy Sosa #39;s notion of the truth on two separate fronts.
World,"Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has arrived in northern Iraq for talks with Kurdish political leaders. The plans were not published before Mr Straw trip, which comes amid the continuing crisis over British hostage Ken Bigley."
Business,A judge on Tuesday began preliminary hearings into the 14-billion-euro collapse of Parmalat that could lead to one of the biggest trials in Italian corporate history 
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to build on the momentum sparked by SpaceShipOne #39;s dash into space, supporters of opening the heavens to civilians are turning the winner-take "
Sci/Tech,"Review Last week I attended an IBM briefing, held at The Clink Museum near London Bridge. The Clink was an old Prison and the museum is full of gruesome memorabilia relating to the bad old days of sadistic incarceration."
Sci/Tech,"As a retired pilot himself, Roy W. Roush knows a good aviator holds the elevation steady while gliding through the clouds. In the 15 years he was friends with space pioneer Leroy Gordon Cooper, Roush flew "
Sci/Tech,A federal jury in New York has ruled that Sun violated several patents held by Eastman Kodak when it developed its Java technology.
Sci/Tech,"Many experts say Linux and open-source software is your biggest threat. But is your real competitor a desire for an alternative to Microsoft, rather than any particular product?"
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems is exploring a margin-negative model for hardware in order to win more business and solution providers should be preparing for that scenario, said Jonathan Schwartz, Sun president and COO."
Sports,"This is it. There will be no more second chances. No more Curt Schillings and Keith Foulkes to sign in the off-season. While it really hasnt been discussed, the organization is expected to take another "
Sports,Cornerback Mike McKenzie got his wish when he was traded Monday from the Green Bay Packers to the New Orleans Saints for backup quarterback JT O #39;Sullivan and a second-round pick in 2005.
Sports,"As the Sun-Times first reported, Scottie Pippen will end two years of speculation, false alarms and his own indecision about finishing his spectacular career this morning when he announces his retirement after the Bulls #39; practice at the Berto Center."
Sci/Tech," Hoping to build on the momentum sparked by SpaceShipOne's dash into space, supporters of opening the heavens to civilians are turning the winner take all race into an annual competition that might further fuel imaginations."
Sci/Tech," Denmark aims to claim the North Pole and hunt for oil in high Arctic regions that may become more accessible because of global warming, the Science Ministry said Monday."
Sci/Tech," AMSTERDAM/LONDON (Reuters) - Intel and Nokia will jointly  develop smart phones that run on the Symbian operating system,  the two tech giants said on Tuesday, unveiling their first  major cooperative effort in cell phones."
Sci/Tech,"A ladybird described as one of the most invasive species could threaten a variety of insects in the UK, an expert says."
Sci/Tech,"America's Mount St Helens belches more vapour, raising fears it might blow at any moment."
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co., the world #39;s biggest photographic company, said it will shed almost 900 jobs in Europe to concentrate on the digital market and cut costs as demand for traditional film products declines."
Business,index futures rose before an Institute for Supply Management report that may show growth in the services industry accelerated last month.
Business,"Japan #39;s stock benchmarks rose, led by telecommunications shares such as Nippon Telegraph  amp; Telephone Corp., after Deutsche Bank AG said their earnings have benefited from a sustained economic recovery."
Sci/Tech,PalmOne has announced a new version of its Tungsten-class personal digital assistant designed to protect data even when its battery dies.
Sports,  The Kansas City Chiefs bullied the Baltimore Ravens with a dominant performance that belied their stature as a winless team.
Sports," The Arizona football team is sticking with quarterback Kris Heavner, but Wildcats coach Mike Stoops wants the sophomore to improve."
Business,Kodak today announced 600 UK job losses and the closure of a Nottingham factory as the world #39;s largest photography company continued to shift its focus towards digital cameras.
Business,PeopleSoft #39;s board ousted Craig Conway as chief executive last week after learning why he misled Wall Street analysts about the impact on his company #39;s business of Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid.
Business,"LONDON, October 5 (newratings.com) - Diageo Plc (GUI.FSE) has raised \$2.26 billion (1.84 billion) from the sale of more than half of its stake in the US-based cereal maker, General Mills Inc."
Business,A Milan judge on Tuesday opens hearings into whether to put on trial 32 executives and financial institutions over the collapse of international food group Parmalat in one of Europe #39;s biggest fraud cases.
Business," Following a recent industry trend, Internet giant Yahoo Inc. is adding new search engine tools that will enable users to create personal folders and share their favorite links with others."
Business,Chicago media mavens were thrown for a loop Monday with news that one of the market #39;s most famous rock radio stations was changing hands.
Business,"After cutting trading commissions for bigger and moreactive customers in mid-June, Charles Schwab Corp. said Monday it will cut them for the rest of its customers effective Nov. 1. Schwab will reduce its standard online stock-trading commission from \$29."
Business,"Busch has launched a caffeine infused version of its leading Budweiser brand. The beer, called B(E) will also contain guarana and ginseng."
Sci/Tech,  SpaceShipOne made history Monday and triumphed in the international Ansari X Prize race to launch the first privately built spacecraft.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s not often, recently, that the editor of Groklaw.net, Pamela Jones - aka  quot;PJ quot; - has expressed much sympathy for Sun."
Sci/Tech,"A planned component for Microsoft #39;s next version of Windows is causing consternation among antivirus experts, who say that the new module, a scripting platform called Microsoft Shell, could give birth to a whole new generation of viruses and remotely "
Sports,"Bangalore, Oct. 5 (NNN): Countrys former skipper and batting great Sunil Manohar Gavaskar will assist India #39;s out-of-form batsmen in the Test series against Australia kick-starting here from tomorrow."
Sports,"Arsenal have signed a 100m deal with Emirates Airlines, which will see their new 60,000-seater ground at Ashburton Grove named the Emirates Stadium."
Sports,"And it #39;s a large shadow hanging over the Baltimore Ravens. A shadow big enough to cover 5-11, 245 pounds. A shadow big enough to blot out the Jacksonville sun."
Sports,"The move to play the men #39;s final at the Australian Open under floodlights next year was aimed at showcasing the tournament to the Asian and European markets, chief executive Paul McNamee said on Tuesday."
World,"Israeli and Palestinian officials have begun negotiations to end a week-long Israeli army operation in north Gaza, Israeli security sources say."
World,": Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is preparing a five-year program for Indonesia #39;s new government after winning three in five votes in the presidential election, M. Lufti, a spokesman for Susilo, said late last night."
World," Insurgents detonated two car bombs at the gates of the main US Iraqi headquarters here and near major hotels yesterday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 96."
World,The European Commission has signalled that it may suspend membership negotiations with candidate countries if they fail to meet tough EU criteria.
World,"Warsaw, Poland - Poland envisions a withdrawal of its troops from Iraq by the end of next year, Polish leaders said Monday. It was the first time the key US ally has indicated a timeframe for pulling its soldiers out of the war-torn nation."
World,"angry villagers burned down houses of ethnic minority people they blame for separatist violence, police say. Settlers in the area attacked Bodo people and burned down at "
Business,"Troubled US Airways is to cut hundreds of management and non-union jobs, and cut wages, in a bid to save \$45m (25.2m) a year towards its survival."
Sci/Tech,"  By the time test pilot Brian Binnie shut down the rocket engine on SpaceShipOne Monday morning, the view out his cockpit windows had turned from bright, desert blue to black."
Sci/Tech, Eastman Kodak is looking for  $1.06 billion in damages from Sun Microsystems following a federal jury ruling in its favour.
Sports, India have called up batting great Sunil Gavaskar to assist their out of form batsmen ahead of the Test series against world champions Australia starting on Wednesday.
Sports,Arsenal #39;s new stadium will be named after the current sponsors of one of its biggest rivals after the football club agreed a 3m a year deal with Emirates Airlines.
Sports,"Like their leader Ray Lewis, the Ravens were pushed around, punched and left bloodied. The Ravens #39; 27-24 loss to the previously winless Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night at "
Sports,It was hard to find anything amiss or out of place. That #39;s the way things generally go on media day. There are smiles all around.
World,Outgoing Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri has asked her countrymen to accept the results of last month #39;s presidential election.
Business,"In Asian trade, US light crude hit \$50.28 a barrel, the highest since the record \$50.47 one week ago. London #39;s Brent crude opened higher Tuesday, up 46 cents at \$46."
World,"5 October 2004 -- Afghan Transitional Administration Chairman Hamid Karzai traveled to a campaign rally outside Kabul today, four days ahead of Afghanistan #39;s presidential election."
Business,Oil prices have neared last week #39;s record high after bouncing back above the \$50-a-barrel mark despite a peace deal between rebel gangs in Nigeria.
Business,"listed clothing retailer Marks  amp; Spencer MKS.L says it has completed the acquisition of women #39;s fashion label per una, keeping its design guru owner George Davies at the helm."
Sci/Tech, Why trawl through a sweaty illegal wildlife market in Asia when you can shop for rare animals and exotic plants on the Internet?
Sci/Tech," Starting today, users of wireless broadband should find it safer to surf the Web from a T Mobile HotSpot."
Sports,"Crystal Palace were triumphant last night (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership."
Sports,"He indicated to reporters Sunday that he still wanted to manage the Mariners, but Melvin might get another chance elsewhere. Bavasi said he called an undisclosed club to suggest Melvin be considered for a managerial vacancy."
Sci/Tech," Intel and Nokia will jointly develop smart phones that run on the Symbian operating system, the two tech giants said on Tuesday, unveiling their first major cooperative effort in cell phones."
World,"Cambodia expects a  quot;Killing Fields quot; tribunal to be set up next year to try up to 10 former leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime blamed for the deaths of some 1.7 million people, a senior official says."
Sci/Tech, Apple Computer Chief Executive Steve Jobs has quietly returned to work full time after taking a leave of absence to recover from cancer surgery.
Sci/Tech," Excerpts from the citation awarding the 2004 Nobel Prize in physics to David J. Gross, H. David Politzer and Frank Wilczeck, for their work in the exploration of strong force and quarks."
Sci/Tech,<strong>FoTW</strong> 'What unadulterated bollocks'
Business,"  U.S. stocks looked to open slightly  higher on Tuesday, despite oil prices above  $50 a barrel, as  the market readies to extend its streak of gains in four of the  last five sessions."
Business, HSBC Bank USA will open a D.C. branch by the end of November in a bid to replace Riggs Bank as the city's premier diplomatic bank.
Sci/Tech,"Eight years after Virginia began requiring its employees to ask permission before looking at sexually explicit material online, state workers whose duties may take them into the seamier side of the Internet are coping with the law, although many don't know it exists. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,Arsenal unveil Emirates Airlines as the sponsor for their new stadium at Ashburton Grove.
Business,"Diageo, the world's biggest spirits company, is selling most of its 20 stake in US food company General Mills to ease its 4.5bn (\$8bn) debt burden."
Sci/Tech,"Complex skull operations were being performed as early as 960AD, remains of a body found at an archaeological dig show."
Business,"LONDON : Oil prices rallied back above 50 dollars a barrel, closing in on record high points on technical factors and persistent worries about tight global supplies, traders said."
Business,"Brewer Anheuser-Busch said Monday it would introduce a caffeinated, sweet-flavored beer for twentysomething club goers to compete with the flavored rums and vodkas gaining ground on the dance floor."
Business,Diageo is looking to sell part of its stake in General Mills Inc. The drinks giant announced yesterday (4 October) that it plans to sell around 33.
Sci/Tech,"McNealy stressed that Linux wasn #39;t the enemy. He noted that Sun Microsystems is one of the leading contributors of free software to open-source projects, that Sun sells computers equipped "
Sports,Baltimore Ravens are still the odds-on favourites to win the AFC North despite losing at home to a rejuvenated Kansas City Chiefs.
Business,LONDON : Drinks giant Diageo said it had raised 2.26 billion dollars (1.84 billion euros) from the sale of 49.9 million shares in US food company General Mills Inc.
Business,"  Genentech said late Monday the US Attorney #39;s office is investigating the promotion of its key oncology drug, Rituxan."
Sports,"In his first media scrum since publicly demanding a trade, Vince Carter acted like he always does when the cameras surround him and the microphones threaten to chip his teeth."
Sports,There were no fancy words or phrases tossed around yesterday by the man officially named the 10th manager in Blue Jays history. John Gibbons was never one for fancy talk either when managing the Jays on an 
World, Chechnya's pro Kremlin leader was sworn in as president of the turbulent Russian region Tuesday and acknowledged immediately he was a prime target for assassination by separatists.
World," Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will host a summit on the troubled western Sudanese region of Darfur with the presidents of Chad, Egypt and Nigeria, a Libyan government source said on Tuesday."
World," The two main rivals in Afghanistan's  first presidential election threw themselves into campaigning  Tuesday, drawing crowds of supporters four days before a vote  that many hope could be a turning point for the war torn  nation."
World," Iran can launch a missile as far as  2,000 km (1,250 miles), a senior official was quoted as saying  Tuesday, substantially increasing the announced range of the  Islamic state's military capabilities."
World,"Afghan leader Hamid Karzai holds his only campaign rally outside Kabul, four days ahead of presidential polls."
World,"Iran has missiles with a range of 2,000km, says former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani."
Sci/Tech,NASA has awarded a \$330.6 million contract to the aerospace company Lockheed Martin to design and build a robot spaceship to carry replacement parts to the Hubble Space Telescope to keep it operating for another five to seven years.
Sci/Tech,"Four U.S. agencies yesterday announced a coordinated attack to stem the global trade in counterfeit merchandise and pirated music and movies, an underground industry that law-enforcement officials estimate to be worth \$500 billion each year."
Sci/Tech,"When Google first burst on the stock market scene, the guys running the place sounded like political newcomers attaining public office for the first time and vowing to clean up the place: Mr. Smith Goes to Wall Street, as it were. In Frank Capra's classic film ""Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,"" you'll recall, political naif Jimmy Stewart gets appointed a U.S. senator, goes to Washington and triumphs over entrenched cynicism. In the Wall Street version, head Googlers Sergey Brin and Larry Page sounded like Silicon Valley Stewarts. Instead of modeling themselves on the greed-is-good crowd, they produced stock-offering documents that paid homage to Warren Buffett, one of Wall Street's straightest shooters (and a board member of The Washington Post Co.)."
World,Peru's President Toledo faces a backlash after TV audiences hear him harangue and insult a presenter by telephone.
World,"Official figures show that unemployment rose sharply in Germany in September, a sign that the economy remains weak."
World,Pakistani forces and Islamic militants in South Waziristan agree a 10-day ceasefire for talks to end fighting.
World," Hoping to build on the momentum sparked by SpaceShipOne's dash into space, supporters of opening the heavens to civilians are turning the winner take all race into an annual competition that might further fuel imaginations..."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Machete wielding supporters of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide are turning their wrath on Haiti's demoralized police force, beheading some of their victims in a campaign imitative of the insurgency in Iraq.    Seven of at least 18 people killed in the turmoil in Port au Prince have been police officers, judicial police chief Michael Lucius said Monday..."
Sci/Tech,"As the number of Web services specifications proliferates, some developers advocate a return to a simpler approach."
Business,"Hundreds of Italians who lost savings in the collapse of food company Parmalat Finanziaria SpA flocked to Milan #39;s courthouse, seeking to recover damages as part of the criminal investigation of Italy #39; biggest bankruptcy."
Business,"Tata Consultancy Services Ltd will provide IT and engineering services to Scuderia Ferrari for development of formula one (F1) racing car for the racing season beginning next March, making it the first Indian company to enter the F1 stadium in the global "
Sports,ARSENE WENGER was today given a huge Premiership title boost after Arsenal agreed a multi-million pound sponsorship deal for their new 400m Ashburton Grove stadium.
Sports,"  The centenary Australian Open will feature the first night men #39;s final in a Grand Slam event, organizers confirmed at the launch of the 2005 tournament."
Sports," John Gibbons is getting one chance to turn the Toronto Blue Jays around, and he #39;s happy to have it. Gibbons was given a one year contract Monday to return as manager after guiding the last place "
Sports," The first tipoff came from the stands, not the locker room. The playoffs were in sight, and up in the massive decks of Dodger Stadium, fans weren't racing to their cars during the seventh inning stretch."
Sci/Tech,Adaptec is changing tack under CEO Robert Stephens and might soon find itself in direct competition with several old partners.
Business," Japan's Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. said on  Tuesday it would buy DuPont Photomasks Inc., a U.S. based maker  of glass plates used in chip production, for 71 billion yen  ( $640 million)."
Business,\China says its eastern provinces and Shanghai face more power shortages this winter and spring.
Business,"Tokyo share prices slid overnight, on selling triggered by the dollar #39;s renewed slide against the yen. The fall in the greenback re-ignited concern over the impact not just on exporters but Japan #39;s export-led economic recovery, dealers said."
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens spewed more steam and ash on Monday, raising concerns about a larger eruption at the Washington state volcano that woke last week after 18 years of slumber."
Business,"MILAN, Italy Oct. 5, 2004 - Two former auditors at Parmalat were ordered to stand trial for false accounting and market rigging under a fast-track procedure, the first indictments since the masssive fraud scandal at the Italian-based dairy giant."
Sports,"London: Manchester United, the worlds wealthiest football club, confirmed on Monday they have received a preliminary approach regarding a possible takeover bid."
Sports,"The plot: The Yankees will have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, thanks to their 101-win season and the AL #39;s victory in the July All-Star Game."
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Sci/Tech," PalmOne Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=PLMO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">PLMO.O</A>, the leading  maker of handheld computers on Tuesday said it licensed  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> software that enables secure delivery  of corporate e mail to portable devices."
Business,"  U.S. stock futures trimmed early  gains on Tuesday after oil prices hit a record high, pointing  to a flat opening on Wall Street as investors worried about the  impact of high fuel costs on economic growth."
Business," U.S. chain store retail sales rose in  the latest week, a report said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"It's one of the biggest technical changes in television since color TV: the digital transition. And because many Americans remain in the dark about it, federal regulators began an education campaign Monday to enlighten them."
Business, The dollar bobbed near a one week high  against the euro on Tuesday as investors waited to see if  forthcoming U.S. data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman  Alan Greenspan would reinforce optimism over the U.S. economy.
Sci/Tech,"In the first foray by a U.S. wireless carrier into the online music market, AT T Wireless is launching a service that lets subscribers buy songs using their cell phones and later download them to a computer."
Sci/Tech,"Washington has opened what is believed to be the nation's first digital archives for state government, holding everything from birth records to the first election results in Washington Territory in 1854."
Sci/Tech,Why trawl through a sweaty illegal\wildlife market in Asia when you can shop for rare animals and\exotic plants on the Internet?
Sci/Tech," New software at Hewlett Packard Co. was supposed to get orders in and out the door faster at the computer giant. Instead, a botched deployment cut into earnings in a big way in August and executives got fired."
Sci/Tech, Sometimes it pays to befriend an enemy. Longtime foes palmOne Inc. and Microsoft Corp. Tuesday announced a licensing deal that will allow the next generation of palmOne's Treo smart phones to work directly with Microsoft's Exchange e mail system.
Sci/Tech," Not only does the filmmaker's Bush bashing documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11, arrive on DVD today (Columbia TriStar,  #36;29), but two of his previous films, Bowlingfor Columbine and The Big One, are in stores Tuesday repackaged as the Michael Moore Limited Edition DVD Collector's Set ."
Sci/Tech," PalmOne Inc. , the leading maker of handheld computers on Tuesday said it licensed Microsoft Corp.  software that enables secure delivery of corporate e mail to portable devices."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft's board ousted Craig Conway as CEO after he made a misleading statement about the company's ability to recruit customers while fending off Oracle's  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid, a PeopleSoft board member testified in court Monday."
Sci/Tech,"  Casio Computer Corp. has developed a fingerprint sensor layered on top of a 1.2 inch LCD screen, providing a convenient way for phone makers to incorporate biometric security into their handsets, a Casio official said Tuesday at the Ceatec 2004 show in Chiba, Japan."
World," A car bomb exploded near a U.S. convoy in the western city of Ramadi on Tuesday, killing two civilians and wounding at least four, witnesses said."
World," RAMADI, Iraq (Reuters) - A car bomb exploded near a U.S.  convoy in the western city of Ramadi on Tuesday, killing two  civilians and wounding at least four, witnesses said."
World,"The Bush campaign is making a push for the allegiance of African-American clergy, while the Democrats are motivating them to get their parishioners to the polls."
World," Hoping to build on the momentum sparked by SpaceShipOne's dash into space, supporters of opening the heavens to civilians are turning the winner take all race into an annual competition that might further fuel imaginations..."
World," The United States did not have enough troops in Iraq after ousting Saddam Hussein and ""paid a big price"" for it, says the former head of the U.S. occupation there..."
World," The Palestinians pushed for the quick adoption of a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an end to the massive Israeli thrust into the Gaza Strip, despite opposition by the United States..."
World," After lashing out at each other for months from a distance, the two vice presidential candidates are meeting face to face Tuesday night at Case Western Reserve University for their only debate before the Nov. 2 election..."
Business," Genelabs Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GNLB.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GNLB.O</A>  said on Tuesday that a late stage trial of its drug to limit  bone loss in women with lupus disease failed to work."
Sci/Tech," Internet service provider (ISP) EarthLink Inc. on Tuesday announced the launch of EarthLink Free Online Calling, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service that enables their Mac and PC to make calls over the Internet free of charge. Based on Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), the service works with a Mac or PC equipped with a headset or an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA). Users can make unlimited calls to other SIP users, and can also listen to voicemail via e mail. The service also offers an online calling log and online account management. ..."
Sci/Tech," Intel and Nokia will jointly develop smart phones that run on the Symbian operating system, the two tech giants said on Tuesday, unveiling their first major cooperative effort in cell phones."
Sci/Tech," A suburban Philadelphia company is hoping that a vaccine for anthrax could be lurking in spinach, petunias or Swiss chard."
Business," ConocoPhillips  on Tuesday said third quarter crude oil and natural gas production will be 7 percent lower than levels in the previous quarter due to scheduled maintenance in the North Sea and Alaska, as well as normal seasonal declines."
Business," U.S. chain store sales rose in the fifth week of September, with stores indicating that business picked up toward the end of the week as temperatures in parts of the country turned cooler, a report said on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. chain store sales rose in the  fifth week of September, with stores indicating that business  picked up toward the end of the week as temperatures in parts  of the country turned cooler, a report said on Tuesday."
Business,Crude oil prices briefly hit an all-time high of US\$50.69 on Tuesday as worries persisted over supply and unrest in key producers.
Business,Fans and small shareholders in Man United hope to increase their holdings as a way of seeing off Malcolm Glazer or any other bidder for the club.
World," South Korea must not conduct any more nuclear experiments without notifying the United Nations, because any secret nuclear activity, however small, is a matter of ""serious concern,"" the U.N. nuclear chief said Sunday."
World," The United States sees no reason to  offer Iran incentives to ensure its nuclear program remains  peaceful, a U.S. government official said on Tuesday."
World," Seoul and Pyongyang have agreed to hold  talks between working level military officers on Thursday to  discuss rail and load links, after a three month break in  bilateral talks, Seoul's defense ministry said on Tuesday."
World," Russia is backsliding on democracy and  the EU must take Moscow to task while bringing other former  Soviet republics closer to the West, the bloc's incoming  External Relations Commissioner said on Tuesday."
World,The US vice-presidential candidates will debate on Tuesday as the race for the White House remains close.
World,Israel reviews its claim that Palestinian militants used a UN ambulance to carry rockets in Gaza.
World," Winless no more, the Kansas City Chiefs rendered the Baltimore Ravens defenseless with an almost unimaginable display of ball control and patience. Priest Holmes ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chiefs wore down the highly touted Baltimore defense in a 27 24 victory Monday night..."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell plans a brief stop in hurricane-ravaged Grenada on Wednesday.
World,"France's popular Finance Minister is leaving government to make a bid for president of his party. But that's just for starters. In an exclusive interview, Nicolas Sarkozy tells TIME why his next stop will be the Elys eacute;e"
World,"After Beslan, Europe's schools look to cameras to keep children safe without restricting their room to grow"
Sci/Tech," AMSTERDAM/LONDON (Reuters) - Intel and Nokia will jointly  develop smart phones that run on the Symbian operating system,  the two tech giants said on Tuesday, unveiling their first  major cooperative effort in cell phones."
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN ANTCZAK     MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- Hoping to build on the momentum sparked by a private rocket plane's dash into space, supporters of opening the heavens to civilians are turning the winner-take-all race into an annual competition that might further fuel imaginations..."
Sci/Tech,"  Gordon Cooper Jr., the astronaut who piloted the sixth and last flight of the Mercury program and later commanded Gemini 5, died earlier today at his home in Ventura, Calif. He was 77 years old..."
Sci/Tech,"By BILL BERGSTROM    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetable oil, nuts and fish may help fend off more than heart disease and diabetes: It appears to prevent gallstones, too.    Men who ate more of the unsaturated fats found in such foods lowered their risk of gallstones by nearly one-fifth, according to a 14-year study published in Tuesday's Annals of Internal Medicine..."
Business,"  Crude oil prices climbed back above the key  $50 mark in Asian trade today,creeping close to an all time high. After settling at  $49."
Business,Drinks giant Diageo today raised 2.26 billion US dollars (1.27bn) after selling a further chunk of shares in Cheerios cereal maker General Mills.
Business,The Supreme Court let stand on Monday a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card networks violated federal antitrust law by barring their member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on the rival networks of American 
Business,"SEMICONDUCTOR maker Advanced Micro Devices has warned its quarterly revenue will be lower than forecast, citing softness in sales of its memory chips used in cell phones and other devices."
Business,Biotechnology company Genentech Inc. received a subpoena from the US Attorney #39;s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania requesting documents related to the promotion 
Business,"NEW YORK Oct. 4, 2004 - American International Group Inc., one of the world #39;s largest insurance firms, said Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission may bring a civil action against the company "
Sci/Tech,"Do you yawn throughout the day or get sleepy while driving? Does your family complain about loud snoring? You might be one of the millions of Americans with undiagnosed sleep apnea, which causes more than fatigue - it also seems to spur heart disease and other serious illnesses."
Sci/Tech,  NASA scientists took infrared (IR) digital images of Mount Saint Helens' last week. The images revealed signs of heat below the surface one day before the volcano erupted last Friday in southern Washington...
Sports,"MARTIN JOHNSON believes Jonny Wilkinson will get the support he needs to succeed as England rugby captain. Newcastle fly-half Wilkinson was yesterday appointed skipper for the November Tests against Canada, South Africa and Australia."
Sports,"Once again, Ravens Insider staffer Dev Panchwagh breaks down the upcoming Ravens game. Thos week: how to defeat the Chiefs on Monday night."
Sports,The Green Bay Packers are confident quarterback Brett Favre #39;s first concussion in nine seasons was mild and won #39;t prevent him from starting next Monday night against the Tennessee Titans.
Sports,"Sachin Tendulkar will miss India #39;s first Test against Australia because of an elbow injury, according to captain Saurav Ganguly."
World,Such a missile would be capable of hitting Israel or parts of southeastern Europe. Iran says its missiles are for purely defensive purposes.
Sci/Tech,"The chipmaker's warning raises concerns about the flash memory business, one financial analyst says in a report."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T Corp. is testing Linux software as a replacement for Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows operating system, which runs the 70,000 personal computers used by its employees."
Sports,"Australia may swap their usual aggression for a more patient approach in a bid to register their first test series victory in India for 35 years, stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist said on Tuesday."
World,"JABALIYA, Gaza Strip, October 5 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - As the United Nations was set to vote Tuesday, October 5, on a resolution calling on Israel to halt its bloodiest onslaught on Gaza in years, Israels occupation army pressed ahead "
Sci/Tech,"Continuing its steady push to win over the hearts and wallets of midsize companies, IBM on Tuesday is rolling out two lower-priced Unix-based servers that will go head-to-head with offerings from archrivals Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard."
Sci/Tech,"Technology will allow the addition of biometric security to cell phones, PDAs."
Sci/Tech,"Following a recent industry trend, Internet giant Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) is adding new search engine tools that will enable users to create personal folders and share their favorite links with others."
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL     SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- New software at Hewlett-Packard Co..."
Sci/Tech,"By ALEX VEIGA    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In the first foray by a U.S. wireless carrier into the online music market, AT T Wireless is launching a service that lets subscribers buy songs using their cell phones and later download them to a computer..."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Sometimes it pays to befriend an enemy..."
Sci/Tech,By JENNIFER C. KERR    WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's one of the biggest technical changes in television since color TV: the digital transition...
Sci/Tech,"Kanoodle BrightAds Challenges Google AdSense \\Kanoodle, provider of sponsored listings for search results and content pages, today announced the launch of BrightAds(tm), a self-service tool for small- to medium-sized content publishers that will enable them to run Kanoodle's content-targeted sponsored links on their sites.  With the launch of BrightAds, ..."
Business,"Crude oil prices rose to a record in New York and London after hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico curbed US production for more than three weeks, slowing the accumulation of supplies to meet winter needs."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 5 (newratings.com) - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.NYS) has projected its 3Q04 sales below expectations, with a sequential decline from the previous quarter."
Business,"Microsoft is developing a product to remove adware and malicious software from PCs, the company #39;s chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates has revealed."
Sci/Tech,"_ Gordon Cooper was the last astronaut to take flight during NASA #39;s pioneering Mercury program, but he achieved many key firsts as he piloted Faith 7 capsule in May of 1963."
Sci/Tech,Sun has lost the case brought against it by Eastman Kodak. The photographic giant convinced a Federal jury that Sun infringed its patents in the development of the Java programming language.
Sci/Tech,The story of modern humans final interactions with the extinct Homo erectus may have been revealed by research into the evolution of lice.
Sci/Tech," Even as readers devour the code cracking thriller ""The Da Vinci Code"" and best selling Iraq War titles, the book trade faces damaging threats from a boom in video games, deeper discounting and online sales of used books."
Sports,Kansas City held on to the ball and controlled the clock to outlast the Baltimore Ravens 27-24 and win their first game of the season.
Sports,"Arsenal football club has announced the biggest club sponsorship deal in the history of English football. A 100m deal has been agreed between the club and Dubai-based Emirates Airline, which will see Arsenal "
Sports,"Like most of the relievers the Giants have signed to multiyear contracts, Jim Brower has a list of incentives built into the deal."
Sci/Tech," Technology will allow the addition of biometric security to cell phones, PDAs."
Sci/Tech," With Linux making an attractive alternative, Microsoft moved to scale down the size and the security holes of its operating system. The result? A retail focused OS that is one tenth the size."
World,"Washington, Oct. 4: The weekend reshuffle of Pakistan armys top brass offers a mixed bag for India at a time when New Delhi is banking on the army to advance a peace process which has eluded success in "
Sci/Tech," Continuing its steady push to win over the hearts and wallets of midsize companies, IBM on Tuesday is rolling out two lower priced Unix based servers that will go head to head with offerings from archrivals Sun Microsystems and Hewlett Packard."
Sci/Tech," An anthrax outbreak has killed 120 hippos in Uganda, raising the toll from a disease that has claimed hundreds of wild animals in Zimbabwe, Botswana and"
Sci/Tech,"From Wintel to Symtel, horizontal integration coming to handsets"
Business," U.S. planned job cuts soared to an  eight month high in September while new hiring rose only  slightly, a report said on Tuesday."
Business," Auto parts maker Tower Automotive Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWR.N</A> said on Tuesday its third quarter loss would be twice  as deep as previously expected because of lower vehicle  production in North America and higher steel costs."
Business, An Italian judge opened preliminary  hearings on Tuesday into the 14 billion euro collapse of  Parmalat and immediately ruled that two former auditors of the  food group should stand trial in one of Europe's biggest fraud  cases.
Business,Crude oil prices briefly hit an all-time high of \$50.69 on Tuesday as worries persisted over supply and unrest in key producers.
Sci/Tech,Forget Bluetooth and UWB. A group of Japanese companies believes it's found a better answer for short-range networking.
Business,"Singapore Airlines will sell its 6.5 percent stake in Air New Zealand, the government-controlled New Zealand airline said Tuesday."
Business,Diageo has raised \$2.26bn (1.84bn) from the sale of 49.9 million shares of common stock held in US-based Cheerios cereal maker General Mills.
Business,"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Business,"Japan #39;s Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. said on Tuesday it would buy DuPont Photomasks Inc., a US-based maker of glass plates used in chip production, for 71 billion yen (\$640 million)."
Business,"Cingular, soon to be the United States #39; largest cellular network, will drop the AT amp;T brand six months after it completes its merger with AT amp;T Wireless."
Business,"Startup consumer electronics company ROC Digital on Monday unveiled its Rocbox line of digital music players, further expanding the \$350 million hip-hop generation properties of music mogul Damon Dash."
Business,Mart announced Monday that it plans to open or expand up to 45 of its flagship discount stores and up to 250 Supercenters in the United States next year.
Sci/Tech,"L. Gordon Cooper Jr., one of the seven astronauts selected by the US space program for NASA #39;s first space project in 1959, has died at his Ventura, California home."
Sports,"Premier League champions Arsenal have announced a sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines worth a potential 100 million pounds, the biggest in English football history."
Sports, Michael Owen has vowed to silence the critics calling for him to be axed by England after a troubled start to his career with Real Madrid.
Sports,"Tim Rattay returned to the starting lineup for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but it did not matter, as they found themselves on the wrong end of a 24-14 loss to the St."
World,A Lufthansa airliner en route to Tel Aviv was rerouted to Cyprus on today after the airline received a bomb threat. The airliner was escorted by Israeli warplanes on its way to the Mediterranean island.
World,"MARK COLVIN: The Prime Minister, John Howard, is under pressure this afternoon to explain his claims that interest rates would be higher under a Labor government."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo Offers Personalized Search - My Yahoo Search\\Google has been testing its lab version of personalied search. Eurekester and AskJeeves have brought personalized search out into the open by getting the jump on the other large search engines. And now Yahoo is in the game with the release of My ...
Sci/Tech," With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the pressure is mounting on both camps to effectively use the Internet to help woo voters and secure an Election Day win."
Sci/Tech,BT has blocked premium rate numbers associated with a net scam that is costing its customers dear.
World," Police have found five decapitated bodies of Iraqis in northern Iraqi cities, police and hospital officials said on Tuesday."
World," The United States sees no reason to offer Iran incentives to ensure its nuclear program remains peaceful, a U.S. government official said on Tuesday."
World, Britain's Conservative leader sought to capitalize on voters' anger with Tony Blair over the Iraq war as he started an uphill battle to push the prime minister from office in the next election.
World," BRUSSELS (AP)   nreece can continue to tax its trademark liqueur ouzo at half the other rate of other alcohols, the European Union's highest court ruled Tuesday."
World," Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town turned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai made only his second successful campaign stop outside the safety of the capital on Tuesday, telling a crowd of 10,000 people that historic elections this weekend will deliver them from a quarter century of war."
World," The decorative banners were red, white and blue, but Tuesday's debate between Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. John Edwards have local officials seeing green  #151; as in 20 million greenbacks."
Business,Crude oil prices surged to a record in New York and London on concern that hurricane damage to production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico will keep supplies from rising enough to meet winter needs.
Business,"WILMINGTON, Delaware A director of PeopleSoft said that Craig Conway, the company #39;s chief executive, was fired on Friday in part because he made false statements at an analysts #39; conference in September 2003."
Business,"US planned job cuts soared to an eight-month high in September while new hiring rose only slightly, a report said on Tuesday. Employment consulting firm Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas Inc."
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Tuesday that better management of banking risk and new rules on capital hold the promise of a stronger banking system contributing more to economic growth.
Business,US Airways has said that it is cutting 10 percent of its top salaried and management jobs and reducing the pay and benefits of white-collar workers in an effort to save \$45 million a year.
Business,  Shares of Genelabs Technologies Inc. plummeted early Tuesday after the biotechnology firm announced that its lupus drug Prestara has proven ineffective in a Phase III clinical study.
Business,US consumers already swamped with offers from credit card companies can expect more solicitations in the coming months from American Express and Discover Financial Services.
Business,"Shares of Pulte Homes Inc.(PHM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US home builder, fell more than 8 percent Tuesday morning, the day after the company warned that weak sales "
Business,"  Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares fell Tuesday after it said third quarter sales will come in below those reported in the second quarter, citing softness in its flash memory business."
Business,"Busch is looking to add some oomph to the beer market. Come November, the world #39;s largest brewer looks to introduce its latest beer."
Business,A Japanese printing company is buying Austin-based DuPont Photomasks Inc. (Nasdaq: DPMI) for \$650 million. Tokyo-based Toppan Printing Co.
Business, Food and clothing chain Marks  amp; Spencer PLC said Tuesday it had bought the per una clothing brand from businessman George Davies for 125 million pounds ( $223 million).
Business,"Genentech said late yesterday that it received a subpoena regarding the marketing of its cancer drug, Rituxan, which was developed by San Diego #39;s former Idec Pharmaceuticals."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to build on the momentum sparked by a private rocket plane #39;s dash into space, supporters of opening the heavens to civilians are turning the "
Sci/Tech,  Sanyo Electric unveiled a prototype player supporting the next generation optical disc format HD DVD at the Ceatec 2004 show here this week.
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday we noted that more and more companies are heading to the courts to sue other companies in intellectual property disputes involving software, because they believe they can get away with it -- whether they #39;re in the right or not."
Sci/Tech,"ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. Intel and Nokia will jointly develop smart phones that run on the Symbian operating system, unveiling "
Sci/Tech,New Web services technologies announced Monday will help developers build money-making applications and use existing mainframe technology to create and deploy new Web services.
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT SUPREMO Bill Gates has astounded IT hacks by telling them that he has never had a computer virus. We assume that he doesn #39;t open his own emails, or is not actually connected to the Internet, but "
Sci/Tech,"Sybase this week is releasing the first two products in its Unwired Enterprise initiative, which aims to help solution providers make enterprise applications mobile by integrating Sybase middleware and mobile server products from its iAnywhere subsidiary."
Sports,"Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger intimated on Tuesday that he would be signing a contact extension  quot;within days quot;. According to This is London, the Frenchman,said:  quot;I #39;ve said many times I am committed to Arsenal "
Sports, India #39;s Vangipurappu Laxman says he is seeking to play a pivotal role again against Australia in their home Test series starting on Wednesday.
Sports,Reports over the weekend claimed that Liverpool were considering making a move to bring Owen back to Anfield after his summer move to Madrid.
Sports,Russell Anderson claims he relishes every opportunity to pull on a Scotland jersey - even though he does not have too many happy memories to call upon.
Sports,"In the World Series, the best theater usually involves a revival of hallowed or haunting history, a geographic rivalry, a conflict of personalities or the possibility, as the Red Sox know so well, of ending decades of suffering."
Sports,"  Chicago Bulls forward Scottie Pippen said Tuesday he #39;s retiring after 17 years in the NBA. Pippen 39, teamed with Michael Jordan to lead the Bulls to six NBA titles in the 1990s."
Sports,The 2005 Australian Open will feature the first men #39;s Grand Slam final played at night. That championship match -- in the 100th anniversary of the tournament #39;s first edition -- will start at 7:30 pm on Jan. 30.
Sports,"Newcastle have been pitted against Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon in the inaugural UEFA Cup group stage. It could mean a reunion with midfielder Hugo Viana, who has returned to the Portuguese capital on "
World,"Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, on a surprise visit to Iraq, says violence must not upset plans to hold nationwide elections.  quot;I believe they can and should take place by "
Business," Growth in the vast U.S. services sector slowed in September, with a significant decrease in prices paid but a solid employment component, according to an industry survey published on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. planned job cuts soared to an eight month high in September while new hiring rose only slightly, a report said on Tuesday."
Business," The U.S. banking system, having weathered a recession and the bankruptcies of several big corporations, is in very good shape, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday."
Business," The British government has suspended  the manufacturing license of Chiron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CHIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CHIR.O</A>, which makes  nearly half the U.S. supply of flu vaccine, cable television  station CNBC said on Tuesday."
Business," Growth in the vast U.S. services  sector slowed in September, with a significant decrease in  prices paid but a solid employment component, according to an  industry survey published on Tuesday."
Business, Oil prices hit a new record near  $51 a  barrel on Tuesday as a prolonged U.S. production outage  following Hurricane Ivan attracted fresh speculative buying.
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices shaved  narrow losses on Tuesday following news of a weaker than  expected reading on the U.S. economy's huge services sector.
Business," The dollar sagged on Tuesday, weighed  down after separate reports showed the giant U.S. services  sector grew more slowly than expected in September and layoffs  surged to an eight month high."
Business, U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as crude  oil prices climbed to another record and data on the services  sector showed growth at a slower than expected pace in  September.
Business,"British health authorities on Tuesday suspended the manufacturing license of flu vaccine maker Chiron Corp., a major supplier to the United States."
Business,"The U.S. banking system, having weathered a recession and the bankruptcies of several big corporations, is in very good shape, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday."
Business,Did you know you can buy just one share of stock -- or even less -- at a time?
Business,Acquiring wealth is like a caffeine buzz: a fleeting high that leaves you wanting more.
Business,Crude oil futures prices briefly hit a record high Tuesday as worries persisted over supplies and unrest among key producers. Crude oil for November delivery shot up as high as \$50.
Business,"Craig Conway, former PeopleSoft CEO, admitted he misled investors when he said people had  quot;lost interest quot; in Oracle #39;s bid for his company."
Business,"Planned job cuts announced by employers hit an eight-month high of 107,863 in September, 41 percent more than a year ago, according to a monthly report released Tuesday by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas, Inc."
Business,Intel #39;s attempt to conquer the mobile phone chip market took a mighty step forward today when the chip maker announced a partnership with leading smart phone OS maker Symbian and leading smart phone manufacturer Nokia to co-operate on the development of 
Business,IPE.com 5/Oct/04: UK - Drinks firm Diageo has transferred four million shares in US cereal maker General Mills to its UK pension plan to help cut the schemes 750 million-pound (1.
Sci/Tech,A new study of the phylogeny of human head and body lice provides evidence that Homo sapiens once made direct physical contact with a more archaic lineage.
Sci/Tech,ARM this week added a SIMD engine to its ARMv7 ISA in a bid to improve the platform #39;s ability to process multimedia and network datastreams.
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: If you thought that your little chit chats on your mobile phones are safe from eavesdropping, think again, as security experts have revealed that the new generation of mobile phones are highly vulnerable to hackers."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to include storage within its empire of security products, Symantec Corp. announced Tuesday that it is going after the backup market with live state recovery "
Sports,"The future of Manchester United MNU.L , the world #39;s richest soccer club, could be in the hands of two publicity-shy Irishmen who made their money from horse racing."
Sports,"Muralitharan signs for English county Lancashire October 5, 2004 13:37:14 LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters)   Test cricket #39;s leading wicket taker Muttiah Muralitharan has signed for Lancashire for the first half of the 2005 season, the English county "
World,"LARNACA, Cyprus : A Lufthansa flight en route to Israel landed at Larnaca airport in Cyprus after receiving a bomb alert that subsequent investigations said were not serious."
World,"national security with an unusual plan for an Asia-Pacific spy school to counter terrorist threats. George W. Bush, has moved to tighten the nation #39;s defences and intelligence after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States."
Business," The US banking system is strong, having weathered a recession, large corporate bankruptcies and competition from other financial institutions, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday."
World,"BAGHDAD American warplanes pounded the vast Baghdad slum of Sadr City overnight after a US patrol came under gunfire, the military said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Japanese Swedish mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said on Tuesday it expects slower growth in the global handset market next year.
Sci/Tech," Business communications software provider Avaya Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to purchase Tenovis GmbH  amp; Co., a German provider of voice and data communications systems for European small and mid sized business customers, from affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts  amp; Co."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Reports of demise premature
World," The Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's biggest publishing event, prepared to welcome more than 200 Arab authors as guests of honor on the eve of the 56th annual event."
World," The Institutional Revolutionary Party won nearly every Mexican election for seven decades. Thrown into disarray after President Vicente Fox knocked it from power four years ago, the party has recovered  #151; and is again becoming tough to beat at the ballot box."
World," Separatist rebels ambushed an army patrol in Indian Kashmir on Tuesday, killing three soldiers and wounding another two, police said."
World," Democrats were giddy with anticipation thinking about this year's vice presidential debate when John Kerry selected John Edwards as his running mate back in July. Their man is 51, dashing and camera ready; Dick Cheney is 63, phlegmatic, balding and hardly a matinee idol. This was to be a fight Democrats would love."
World," Traditionally staunch Democratic supporters, Jewish voters are thought to be  quot;in play quot; for November's US presidential election, with the potential to swing several key battleground states."
World," GHAZNI, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid  Karzai campaigned on Tuesday for the first time since an  assassination attempt last month, telling cheering supporters  that a historic vote in four days would be a turning point for  the war-torn nation."
World," Israeli and Palestinian officials are  trying to work out a deal to end Israel's biggest Gaza  offensive in four years of conflict in return for stopping  rocket fire into the Jewish state, security sources said."
Sci/Tech, Japanese Swedish mobile phone maker Sony  Ericsson said on Tuesday it expects slower growth in the global  handset market next year.
World," Iran has developed a missile with a  range of 1,250 miles and is determined to make its armed forces  stronger still, a senior official was quoted as saying on  Tuesday."
World," AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty  Saharan town turned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck  piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants  heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert."
Sci/Tech,"With the presidential election just a few weeks away, pressure is mounting on both camps to effectively use the Internet to help woo voters -- but the ad money isn't flowing online. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,eight candidates are approved to contest next week's elections to be Somalia's new leader.
World,Two ground-to-air missiles are found in arms caches uncovered in raids against the Basque separatist group.
World,The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh says peace talks with the Maoist People's War Group will start on 15 October.
Sci/Tech,"New software at Hewlett-Packard Co. was supposed to get orders in and out the door faster at the computer giant. Instead, a botched deployment cut into earnings in a big way in August and executives got fired."
World,"L. Paul Bremer assessed the first phase of the U.S. occupation by saying, ""We never had enough troops on the ground."""
World," Oil prices climbed close to  $51 per barrel and pushed stocks slightly lower Tuesday as investors worried that rising energy costs would dampen a widely expected fourth quarter rally.    Wall Street was uneasy but not panicky as a barrel of light crude was quoted at a record high  $50.80, up 89 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Tuesday that better management of banking risk and new rules on capital hold the promise of a stronger banking system contributing more to economic growth.
Business,SINGAPORE Airlines has bowed to the inevitable and will book a \$141 million loss over the decision yesterday to sell its long-troubled stake in Air New Zealand.
Business,"Kodak Versamark #39;s parent company, Eastman Kodak Co., reported Tuesday it plans to eliminate almost 900 jobs this year in a restructuring of its overseas operations."
Business,BHP Billiton #39;s Australian investors will collect \$1.5 billion from a buyback announced by the global miner yesterday. But the move will leave foreigners with a stronger presence on the BHP share register because they can #39;t participate.
Business, Record high oil prices and disappointing economic data sent stocks lower Tuesday morning. The price of crude oil for November delivery ran up 77 cents to  $50.
Sports," NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. was knocked out of first place in the Nextel Cup by a slip of the tongue. Earnhardt was docked 25 points and fined  #36;10,000 by NASCAR on Tuesday for cursing during a TV interview after his victory at Talladega Superspeedway."
Sci/Tech,"MODERN human beings may have wiped out two species of our closest relatives 25,000 years ago, possibly deliberately. The new research, by scientists at the University of Utah, raises the possibility that we "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) is expected to herald the arrival of its latest dual-core UltraSPARC processor today. Code-named  quot;Panther, quot; the company claims the second generation of its dual-core design, known "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer hosted a Q amp;A session for a handful of UK journalists in London on Sunday and silicon.com was there.
Sci/Tech,"Adobe and GeoTrust announced that, for customers that need stronger electronic signatures, a new jointly developed certified document solution (CDS) goes online today."
Sports,"Mike McKenzie wanted out of Green Bay. It was a trade many fans wanted as well. The cornerback #39;s trade to the New Orleans Saints was the talk of the day Monday among Packers fans, who are eager "
Sports,"After being a frustrated  #39;nearly man #39; at this year #39;s majors, Ernie Els plans to make the most of a near-perfect finish to the 2004 season."
Sports,"The Seattle Mariners fired manager Bob Melvin on Monday, one day after the team finished a 63-99 season.  quot;There #39;s plenty of blame to go around, from my position to his to the scouts to the players themselves, quot; general manager Bill Bavasi said."
World,"After more than 40 years at Europe #39;s doorstep, Turkey Tuesday eagerly awaited the European Commission #39;s green light to begin membership talks with the European Union -- but with some strings attached."
World,ROME: Italy has defended as an  quot;emergency measure quot; its draconian new policy of airlifting illegal immigrants straight back to Libya the moment they set foot on Italian soil.
World,"Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani announced in Tehran on Tuesday that Iran has now missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometers, saying there are  #39;next stages #39; to the capability, IRNA reported."
Sports," Fifth seeded Meghann Shaughnessy of the United States was upset 7 5, 7 6 (5) by Youlia Fedossova, a French teen ranked 448th, in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The company is changing tack under CEO Robert Stephens and may soon find itself in direct competition with several longtime partners.
Sports,"Pippen announces his retirement<br>BC-BKN--Bulls-Pippen, 1st Ld-Writethru,0355"
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. on Tuesday was set to announce its UltraSparc IV microprocessor, the last significant upgrade to the company's processor line before it begins shipping the redesigned chips it calls ""throughput computing"" processors, and hands over the task of building chips for the bulk of its systems to Fujitsu Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"German business software vendor SAP AG and chip maker Infineon Technologies AG have launched a new software management system for connecting RFID (radio frequency identification) hardware and software from multiple vendors, the companies announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"LISBON - Leaving no doubt of Microsoft Corp.'s determination to win the markets and minds of European governments, the company unveiled results of a survey Tuesday claiming that software is the main driver of IT job creation and revenue in the region."
Sci/Tech,"New device offers 1TB of storage, can record seven channels simultaneously."
Business," The British government has suspended the manufacturing license of Chiron Corp., which makes nearly half the U.S. supply of flu vaccine, cable television station CNBC said on Tuesday."
Business," ConocoPhillips <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COP.N</A> on Tuesday said  it expects third quarter crude oil and natural gas production  to be lower than in the second quarter, but kept its full year  production forecast."
Business,"up 45 percent from August -- according to a survey released by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. Compared with a year ago, job cuts were up 41 percent."
Sci/Tech,WHAT #39;s the prize beneath the cap of that soft drink bottle? A trip into space. It may sound far-fetched - if not a little crass -ut the commercialisation of the final frontier began in earnest yesterday 
Sci/Tech,IBM is releasing a new line of ThinkPads that will include embedded fingerprint readers to amp up security. The new reader will be on a wrist rest below the arrow keys on select models of the T42.
Sci/Tech,Editor #39;s Summary: A New York state jury has ruled that Sun Microsystems #39; Java infringes on three patents now held by Eastman Kodak.
Sports,"Spain will play England in a friendly international at Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu stadium on November 17, the Spanish Football Federation announced on Tuesday."
Sports,Scotland have added Portsmouth midfielder Richard Hughes to their squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova. Tuesday #39;s move comes a day after coach Berti Vogts said 
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. was docked 25 points and fined \$10,000 for cursing during a postrace TV interview, NASCAR announced Tuesday. The loss of points drops Earnhardt out of first place in the Nextel Cup standings."
Sports,"India will pose a massive challenge for Australia in the first Test, even without injured star Sachin Tendulkar. Australia are top of the world rankings but have not won a Test series in India for 34 years."
Sports,"New York decided to carry 11 pitchers for the best-of-five series, including both Orlando Hernandez and Kevin Brown, candidates to start Games 3 or 4 along with Javier Vazquez."
Sports,"BOSTON, United States : Gary Payton has had a change of heart and reported to the Boston Celtics training camp. After saying a couple of months ago he didn #39;t want to leave California following his August 6 "
World,"A TEARY President Megawati Sukarnoputri yesterday urged Indonesia to accept the results of landmark polls that delivered a landslide victory to her former security minister, clearing his path to the presidency."
World," Iran #39;s former president Hashemi Rafsanjani said Tuesday that his country has created missiles that can now reach targets 2,000 kilometres away, a substantial increase from its previous range."
Business,"BHP Billiton shareholders are about to be rewarded directly from the torrents of cash coursing through the giant resources group. Perversely, that may make some of them quite unhappy."
Sci/Tech,"com October 5, 2004, 8:32 AM PT. Rivals PalmOne and Microsoft appear to have cast aside their differences, as the handheld maker licenses an e-mail synchronization tool from the software giant."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. on Tuesday was set to announce its UltraSparc IV microprocessor, the last significant upgrade to the company #39;s processor line before it begins shipping the redesigned chips it calls "
Sports,"Dick Vermeil walked around the visitors #39; locker room at M amp;T Bank Stadium as Monday night gave way to Tuesday morning, offering pats on the back, congratulatory handshakes and hugs to his Kansas City Chiefs players."
World,"The incumbent Afghan transitional president Hamid Karzai is more convinced that he will go out of the first presidential elections triumphantly next Saturday, after his second and successful trip outside the capital Tuesday."
Business," Britain suspended on Tuesday the manufacturing license of Chiron Corp., a major supplier of flu vaccine to the United Kingdom and the United States, for three months."
Business," The Bush administration expects revised data due on Friday to show the pace of job creation in the year leading up to March was much swifter than had been believed, economists who received a White House memo on the subject said on Tuesday."
Business," Adidas Salomon, the German maker of sportswear and equipment said it was optimistic about the outlook for its US operations and said it was likely to pay shareholders an increased dividend for 2004."
Business, U.S. blue chips edged down on Tuesday  as oil jumped to another record and government data on the  services sector showed that growth was slower than expected  last month.
Business,"Leaders of the Air Line Pilots Association said US Airways' plan to cut salaries and benefits of management was welcome news, but does not constitute a deal."
Sci/Tech,India's largest software services firm will provide engineering services for the development of Ferrari's 2005-season F1 car.
Business,"There's a worldwide cement shortage. Everybody needs it, and this company has it."
Business, Oil prices rose to another record Tuesday as a long supply disruption in the Gulf of Mexico from Hurricane Ivan caused concern about winter heating fuel supplies.
Business,"Singapore Airlines, which splashed out \$285 million on Air New Zealand shares four years ago, yesterday sold its stake in the national carrier for about \$62 million."
Business,Photographic equipment manufacturer Kodak has blamed the rise of digital photography for 600 job losses and a factory closure. Kodak said declining demand for traditional camera film had forced it to close 
Business,"Camden Property Trust has agreed to buy Summit Properties Inc., a rival owner of upscale apartments, for about \$1.1 billion. The two real-estate investment trusts Monday said the merger creates the country #39;s "
Business,"Auto parts maker Tower Automotive Inc. (TWR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday its third-quarter loss would be twice as deep as previously expected because of lower vehicle production in North America and higher steel costs."
Business,"Credit Suisse shares rose on Tuesday amid hopes Switzerland #39;s second-largest financial group will step up the pace of restructuring, prompted by a report that it "
Business,US blue chips edged down on Tuesday as oil jumped to another record and government data on the services sector showed that growth was slower than expected last month.
Sci/Tech,Korean chipmaker Samsung says it will invest 25 trillion won building new chip production lines over the next six years.
Sci/Tech,"The 256 MB memory allocates 215 MB as storage for the user, with 55 MB as program memory and 160 MB as the internal flash drive. The flash memory in the Tungsten T5 is still large enough to "
Sci/Tech,AT amp;T Wireless is trying to put its own stamp on the digital music market. It #39;s launching a new service that enables its mobile phone users to browse and purchase song downloads over the 
Sci/Tech,IBM is attacking every rival system it can think of with a new line of low-cost Unix servers aimed at mid-sized customers. The p5-520 and p5-550 fit in IBM #39;s Express line of  quot;budget quot; hardware be they servers or storage systems.
Sci/Tech,"MSI-Digiland president Jimmy Go Tuesday assured customers that the Apple iMac G5 will be a big hit in the Philippines because the computer combines power and beauty, features which the Filipino consumer is looking for."
Sci/Tech,"TORONTO, Oct. 5 - Symantec Corp. has released its LiveState Recovery family of products. Three editions of the disk-based Symantec LiveState Recovery (formerly called Symantec V2i Protector) are available "
Sports,"Crystal Palace notched their first Premier League win of the soccer season with a 2-0 victory yesterday over London rivals Fulham, who played for all but the first six minutes with 10 men."
Sports,"Not only has he gone a second consecutive year without winning a Major, but he has yet to win a stroke-play event. There #39;s more."
Sports,"DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Sports Network) - NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been fined \$10,000 for cursing during a TV interview following his win at Talladega Superspeedway."
Sports,Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has admitted the 100million deal on offer from Emirates Airlines to secure the naming rights on their new stadium and an eight-year shirt sponsorship deal was too good to refuse.
Sports,"UConn freshman guard AJ Price was in intensive care Tuesday after being hospitalized in critical condition with flu-like symptoms, the Hartford Courant reported."
Sports,"Texas running back Cedric Benson is probably in some conversations about this season #39;s Heisman Trophy -- and not just because he said he #39;d rather win the stiff-armed statue than beat Oklahoma, if given a choice."
World,"The European Commission will not set special conditions for Turkey when it decides Wednesday whether to recommend opening membership talks with Ankara, Commission President Romano Prodi said Tuesday."
World,"Italy is defending a tough new policy on illegal immigrants, which has put hundreds of new arrivals from sub-Saharan Africa on planes back to Libya without the opportunity to apply for asylum."
World,TEHRAN : Iran gave cause for fresh international alarm as a top regime official announced the Islamic republic had boosted the range of its ballistic missiles and hardline MPs backed a move to defy the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog.
World," The European Commission will not set  special conditions for Turkey when it decides Wednesday whether  to recommend opening membership talks with Ankara, Commission  President Romano Prodi said Tuesday."
World," The United States stopped  short of endorsing Brazil's ambition for a permanent seat on an  expanded U.N. Security Council but did say the country would be  a ""solid candidate."""
World,\The UK government has suspended the manufacturing licence of major flu vaccine maker Chiron.
World,Car bombs explode in three Iraqi cities as the interim PM says he has new plans to crush the insurgency.
World,"Ten people die in a shooting in a market in Assam, following a weekend of violence in India's north-east."
Business," U.S. blue chips inched lower on  Tuesday afternoon as investors worried that oil prices, which  jumped to another record, will eat into corporate profits and  dampen consumer spending."
World," Oil prices climbed close to  $51 per barrel and kept stocks mixed Tuesday as investors worried that rising energy costs would dampen a widely expected fourth quarter rally.    Wall Street was uneasy but not panicky as a barrel of light crude was quoted at a record high  $50.85, up 94 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney faces a ""master litigator"" when he debates Sen. John Edwards, a backhanded compliment offered Tuesday by the White House as it defended against criticism that the Republicans have not acknowledged errors in waging war in Iraq..."
World," Flu shot shipments by a major vaccine supplier were blocked by British health authorities Tuesday just ahead of the flu season, immediately raising worries that there will be enough vaccine this year.   ""The implications may be significant..."
Business,"Denmark is to undertake an expedition to try to back its bid for the North Pole, the country's Science Ministry says."
World,"Barrel racer Kelly Maben of Spur, Texas, won her second straight round in the National Finals Rodeo on Sunday night, topping the competition with a 13.92-second run - the first sub 14-second mark in three rounds."
Business,"Customers are able to download full songs with their phone and put them on a computer. Also: Hewlett-Packard has major malfunctions with its software   hellip;. Microsoft and PalmOne, together at last   hellip;. and more."
Business,"US oil prices neared \$51 per barrel Tuesday, steered by speculative buyers wary of US production after Hurricane Ivan and conflicts in other oil-producing nations."
World,"The published account of Pat Tillman's last moments was a distorted and incomplete narrative, according to dozens of internal Army documents obtained by The Washington Post."
Business,"  A proposed compromise designed to reconcile competing versions of a key corporate tax bill would allow for a federal buyout of subsidized tobacco growers, but strikes Senate approved language that would give the Food and Drug "
Sci/Tech," New device offers 1TB of storage, can record seven channels simultaneously."
Sci/Tech,"Intel is teaming with mobile-phone giant Nokia and software developer Symbian on next-generation mobile phones, or smartphones. Demand for these devices -- which promise Web browsing, multimedia "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 05, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM has launched a pair of high-performance, low-priced Unix servers and related security services aimed at small to medium-size businesses."
Sci/Tech,ARM has developed a suite of media and signal processing instructions that will appear in future ARM processors targeting mobile consumer devices.
Sci/Tech, Think of it as Wi Fi on steroids.
Sports,"Dave Wannstedt wandered near a crowded lounge inside Miami #39;s Pro Player Stadium late Sunday Night, carrying the weight of a beaten man."
Sports,"Following his dynamic season for Liverpool, breathtaking contribution at Euro 2004, and goals-laden start to his career in Spain, Michael Owen has rightly been named on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award."
World,Israel has turned away a Lufthansa passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv due to a bomb threat. The plane landed safely in Cyprus on Tuesday after it was escorted by Israeli air force fighters.
World,"The French President has called for national unity for the sake of two French hostages in Iraq, as a row broke out over a failed attempt to free them."
World,"5 October 2004 - Law enforcement experts are urging stronger action against poachers or smugglers of endangered species, but warn that many countries lack the ability to fight wildlife crimes, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said today."
Sci/Tech, Think of it as Wi Fi on steroids.
Business, A judge launched court hearings into the  #36;17.2 billion collapse of Parmalat on Tuesday and immediately ruled that the first two of the 32 accused in one of Europe's biggest fraud cases would stand trial.
Business,"A director of business software maker Peoplesoft says the firm may be ready to negotiate with its would-be buyer, Oracle."
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest miner, will buy back as much as A\$1.5 billion (\$1.6 billion) of its Australian stock as part of a plan to return profit from soaring commodity prices to investors."
Business,(CBS/AP) Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday the economy has  quot;regained some traction quot; after a late spring slowdown that was triggered by a sharp spike in oil prices.
Business,"Activity in the service sector of the US economy slowed moderately in September from the previous month #39;s pace, but it still expanded at a healthy clip, according to a private research group #39;s survey."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 05, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - PalmOne Inc. Monday unveiled a new version of its Tungsten-class personal digital assistant that is designed to protect data even when the device #39;s battery dies."
Sci/Tech,"In the first foray by a US wireless carrier into the online music market, AT amp;T is launching a service that lets subscribers buy songs using their cell phones and later download them to a computer."
Sci/Tech,"The average Internet-enabled PC hosts 26 spyware programs, according to an audit by Internet service provider EarthLink, a sign of increasing bombardment by malicious software."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe (Quote, Chart) today unveiled a new offering with partner GeoTrust to help verify the integrity and authenticity of documents."
Sports,"Earlier this season driver Johnny Sauter was fined \$25,000 and docked 25 points after cursing during a radio interview following a Busch Series race in Las Vegas."
Sports,"One of the NBA #39;s all-time greats, or a marvelously blessed opportunist who was in the right place at the right time? Scottie Pippen #39;s place in NBA history probably will be debated longer than Pippen himself "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's CEO lends some insight into the 2006 release date of the slow-moving next version of Windows.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: IBM releases low-cost Unix servers...Former Cisco exec joins Red Hat board...Sun lures Siebel to x86 Solaris.
Sci/Tech,"The staunch rivals appear to cast aside differences, as the handheld maker licenses an e-mail synchronization tool from Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"One example: A remote control that looks like a flip phone. Also, can Triluminos improve your picture?"
Sci/Tech,Who needs that much? Anyone who wants to record a week's worth of TV shows.
Business,Sometimes it pays to befriend an enemy. Longtime foes palmOne Inc. and Microsoft Corp. Tuesday announced a licensing deal that will allow the next generation of palmOne #39;s 
Sports,"Astros: Houston got rolling under manager Phil Garner, who replaced Jimy Williams at the All-Star break, and an amazing late-season surge carried the Astros to the wild card."
Sports,FOUR Manchester United players - including recent signing Wayne Rooney - have been nominated for FIFA #39;s World Player of the Year award.
Sports,So where should the Boston Red Sox start their World Series parade? That #39;s the question. At Bill Buckner #39;s house? How about from in front of Aaron Boone #39;s plasma screen?
Sports,"WTNH, Oct. 5, 2004 12:01 PM) _ A UConn basketball player is in the hospital in critical condition at this hour. Freshman AJ Price was admitted to Hartford Hospital Monday."
World,"Iran has increased the range of its missiles to 1,250 miles, a senior official was quoted as saying Tuesday. The range would puts parts of Europe within reach for the first time."
World,"Chem Mey has been waiting a quarter century for Khmer Rouge leaders to be brought to trial.  quot;I #39;m happy about the news, but I cannot yet put my heart to believe it will "
Sci/Tech,Security company Symantec Corp. on Tuesday announced the availability of new versions of its LiveState data recovery software.
Sci/Tech,"  For Kunio Nakamura, president of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., the much discussed era of the ubiquitous network society, is ""just around the corner."" And with Japan in the vanguard, much of the world that is already networked will be online, anywhere, anytime, for anyone, by 2010, he said Tuesday in a keynote address on the opening day of Ceatec 2004 in Japan."
Sci/Tech,"Sierra Wireless promises easy corporate syncing, but we hit some snags."
Sci/Tech," Sierra Wireless promises easy corporate syncing, but we hit some snags."
Sci/Tech,"Three Americans shared the Nobel Prize for Physics for their work in increasing science's understanding of the forces that bind together the smallest pieces of matter, known as quarks."
World," Two employees at the Egyptian Embassy were treated for breathing problems and irritated skin after they opened a suspicious package Tuesday, police said."
World," Putting Saddam Hussein on trial for war crimes is turning out to be a trial in itself, as escalating violence across Iraq makes preparations harder and riskier."
World," Iran has increased the range of its  missiles to 1,250 miles, a senior official was quoted as saying  on Tuesday."
World, The Israeli army said it had attacked  the car of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant commander who  was killed in a Gaza City airstrike on Tuesday.
World," French police have found two  Russian made surface to air missiles among huge arms caches  uncovered during a swoop against Basque separatist guerrilla  group ETA, officials said on Tuesday."
World,"Sudan has failed to end militia attacks on civilians in Darfur,  while rebels also broke a truce, a UN envoy says."
World,"World leaders congratulate the winner of Indonesia's elections, but the president stops short of conceding."
World,"Their work focused on understanding the forces that bind together the smallest pieces of matter, known as quarks."
World," Scottie Pippen announced his retirement from the Chicago Bulls, the team he and Michael Jordan led to six NBA titles in the 1990s..."
World," The White House said Vice President Dick Cheney faces a ""master litigator"" when he debates Sen. John Edwards Tuesday night, a backhanded compliment issued as the Republican administration defended itself against criticism that it has not acknowledged errors in waging war in Iraq..."
World," Oil prices climbed close to  $51 per barrel and kept stocks mixed Tuesday as investors worried that rising energy costs would dampen a widely expected fourth quarter rally.    Wall Street was uneasy but not panicky as a barrel of light crude was quoted at a record high  $50.80, up 89 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
World, The White House refused to say Tuesday whether the top U.S. civilian official in Iraq after Saddam Hussein's ouster had asked the president for more troops to deal with the rapid descent of postwar Iraq into chaos...
Business,"NEW YORK, October 5 (newratings.com) - BHP Billiton Limited (BHP.NYS), the world #39;s largest mining company, has announced its plans to return up to A\$1."
Business,"Why is it that so many times people take pictures of me I come out looking like the Goodyear (NYSE: GT) blimp? I #39;ve lost 20 pounds in the past few years, and people are usually "
Business,"Palo Alto-based CNF Inc. says it #39;s selling its Menlo Worldwide Forwarding business to United Parcel Service, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga."
Business,com Daily Report. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville said Tuesday that it plans to add 55 million SF of retail space in the new fiscal year beginning Feb. 1. In the United 
Sci/Tech,"IBM hopes to ease the minds of roving execs by adding yet another layer of security to its ThinkPad notebooks. Mirroring Microsoft #39;s  quot;biometrics for the desktop quot; move, IBM has added fingerprint readers to "
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker Texas Instruments (TI) has played down the importance to the smartphone market of Symbian #39;s new alliance with Intel.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Korea on Tuesday released the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 548, which targets the personal laptop computer market. The central processing unit can operate multi-media programs that need a high performance capacity, explained the company."
Sci/Tech,which allows schools and libraries to purchase telecommunications and Internet access at discounted rates -- are causing officials to take another look.
Sports,"Dick Vermeil looks as if he #39;s on the verge of tears, Jon Stewart has finished a bizarre and semi-coherent interview with Desmond Tutu, and the Blog #39;s flight to Atlanta for the Braves-Astros series boards in a few hours."
Sports,Takuma Sato will return with BAR-Honda in 2005. The team confirmed the Japanese driver #39;s return on Tuesday ahead of this weekend #39;s Japanese Grand Prix.
Sports,"Wayne Rooney has been shortlisted for the Fifa World Player of the Year award which will be decided in December. Rooney, 18, is one of 10 players from the 35 contenders who play their football in the Premiership."
Sports,"Onterrio Smith, a key part of the Minnesota Vikings #39; 2-1 start, will miss the team #39;s next four games as he serves a suspension for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy, the league announced Tuesday."
Sports,"Barring unexpected complications from the concussion Brett Favre suffered Sunday, the Packers will have their starting quarterback in the lineup for their Monday night game against the Titans."
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair is traveling to Ethiopia this week, for the British-sponsored Commission for Africa meeting to discuss the continent #39;s pressing needs."
Sports," Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson was hired as an assistant wrestling coach at Iowa State, where he went 159 0 while winning four NCAA championships."
Sports, Three time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten and Sebastien Grosjean pulled out of the Paris Masters with injuries Tuesday.
Sports," When people say it's important to play the Ryder Cup in the right spirit, that apparently goes beyond the week of the matches."
Sports, Seven time All Star and six time  World Champion Scottie Pippen announced his retirement from the  Chicago Bulls Tuesday.
Sports," DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Sports Network) - NASCAR driver  Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been fined \$10,000 for cursing during a  TV interview following his win at Talladega Superspeedway."
Sci/Tech,"With two short trips to the edge of space, the little rocket that could may have ushered in a new era in high-tech travel."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. launched a new service designed to let users of its search engine save and manage their query results for accessing later and sharing with others, the company said Tuesday."
World,"Insurgents in Iraq mounted a third straight day of serious attacks yesterday, killing 17 people when they opened fire on buses delivering workers to an ordnance disposal site."
Sci/Tech,"Via Technologies Inc. will add 64-bit capabilities into Isaiah, a multimedia processor core design expected to arrive in 2006, the company plans to announce Tuesday at the Fall Processor Forum in San Jose, California."
Business," Growth in the vast U.S. services  sector slowed in September, but mixed data on employment on  Tuesday focused economists' attention on upcoming payrolls data  to get a clearer sign about the outlook."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on Tuesday  denied an analyst report that its executives recently met with  Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>, the rival software vendor that last year  launched a hostile bid for PeopleSoft."
Business," Veolia Environment <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VIE.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VIE.PA</A> executives  on Tuesday said the French utility's waste management unit had  won a 10 year,  $800 million contract extension in Florida."
Business," Time Warner, the world's largest media  company, on Tuesday said it plans to aggressively pursue new  cable service subscribers to staunch a loss in video  subscribers to Rupert Murdoch's DirecTV Group<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DTV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DTV.N</A> and  EchoStar Communications Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DISH.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DISH.O</A>"
Business,"Forest Laboratories, down sharply from its high, offers value and growth."
Business,The legendary film company is cutting slower-growing segments in favor of newer technology.
Business,"The top US central banker says the country #39;s banking system has weathered a recession and major corporate bankruptcies, and emerged  quot;strong, vibrant and profitable."
Business,Transport and logistics company CNF Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to sell its Menlo Worldwide Forwarding business to United Parcel Service Inc.
Business," Undaunted by the scorn of a growing number of communities across the US, Wal Mart will duplicate this year #39;s growth plans again next year."
Business," Profits at Canadian retailers are forecast to rise by nearly one third this year, according to a report by the Conference Board of Canada."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 05, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Toshiba Corp. #39;s new desktop-replacement multimedia notebooks, introduced on Tuesday, are further evidence that US consumers still have yet to embrace the mobility offered by Intel Corp."
Sports,"Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean and Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil have pulled out of the upcoming Paris Masters Series tournament due to injuries, the French Tennis Federation said Tuesday."
Sports,"SCOTTIE Pippen, one of the members of the legendary Chicago Bulls team which scooped six NBA titles in the 1990s, announced his retirement today."
World,"An Israeli missile attack in Gaza City has killed a top official of the Palestinian militant organization, Islamic Jihad, and another member of the group."
World,Ireland has issued a passport to British hostage Kenneth Bigley in the hopes it will help secure his release in Iraq.  quot;Mr. Kenneth Bigley #39;s family has asked for an Irish passport to 
World,"The attacks came after gunfire on an American patrol. Meanwhile, four GIs were charged with murder in the death last year of an Iraqi general."
Business,"A Chicago outplacement firm says planned job cuts announced by employers hit an eight-month high of 107,863 in September. Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas, in a report released Tuesday "
Business,"Bear Stearns Cos. (BSC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its asset management arm agreed to buy Cigna Corp. #39;s (CI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) TimesSquare Capital Management Inc."
Sci/Tech," (Oct 5, 2004) Astronaut Gordon Cooper, who piloted missions in both the Mercury and Gemini programs, died on Monday at his home in Ventura, California; he was 77."
Sci/Tech,Humankind #39;s inexorable spread across the globe may have had an unwelcome side-effect - it brought us face to face with our ancient hominid relatives just long enough to catch their head lice.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems today took aim at two core pieces of its server strategy, announcing a new generation of UltraSPARC processors and a key software win for Solaris x86."
Sci/Tech,RFID vendor Infineon uses SAP #39;s NetWeaver platform to help companies better connect and manage RFID systems from diverse suppliers.
Sci/Tech,"Security company Symantec Tuesday announced the availability of new versions of its LiveState data recovery software. The company is releasing updated versions of its LiveState Recovery Advanced Server, Standard Server and Desktop products."
Sports,MINNEAPOLIS Onterrio Smith of the Minnesota Vikings will miss his team #39;s next four games for a violation of the NFL substance abuse policy.
Sports,"The versatile 39-year-old forward won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls between 1991 and 1998, playing alongside legendary shooting guard Michael Jordan."
Sports,"The Baltimore Ravens, known for their bullying defense, were pushed around in alarming fashion in Monday night #39;s 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at M amp;T Bank Stadium."
Sports,"There are many reasons Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield and Giants slugger Barry Bonds don #39;t hang out together anymore, but one of the biggest is the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative."
World,"German airline Lufthansa diverted an Israel-bound plane to Cyprus on Tuesday in the sixth mid-air bomb scare over Europe in 10 days, acting at Israel #39;s insistence despite concluding the threat was a hoax."
World,"The Irish government today issued a passport to Kenneth Bigley, the British hostage who has been held in Iraq for almost three weeks, in an attempt to help secure his release."
World,"BANGKOK: Two bombs exploded in troubled southern Thailand on Monday, injuring a soldier and a civil servant, police said, a day after the government scattered millions of paper doves as a peace gesture."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc.  on Tuesday denied an analyst report that its executives recently met with Oracle Corp. , the rival software vendor that last year launched a hostile bid for PeopleSoft."
Sci/Tech," If you asked people strolling down Fifth Avenue to name a genius, most would probably cite Albert Einstein. ""Ask them to name another one, it would be (Isaac) Newton,"" said Mordechai Feingold, curator of a new exhibit about the 17th century English mathematician and physicist who transcended science to become a lasting icon in society."
Sci/Tech," The number of endangered Steller sea lions counted between the Gulf of Alaska and the tip of the Aleutian Chain has increased again, according to new data released by the National Marine Fisheries Service."
Sci/Tech," Gordon Cooper, one of the Mercury Seven astronauts who helped pioneer human space exploration, piloting the last of the Mercury missions and the troubled Gemini 5 flight, died on Monday. He was 77."
Sci/Tech,"Paneer is a kind of soft cheese used in Indian cuisine.  It's a bit like ricotta.  It takes minutes to make, and you can experiment with it.  This recipe is neither particularly original, nor particularly authentic.  But, you get stuff that looks and tastes like the paneer you get in Indian restaurants, so it must be pretty close.  It doesn't use rennet, so it's vegetarian-safe.  It isn't vegan-safe."
Business,"A judge ordered two former auditors at dairy giant Parmalat to stand trial for false accounting and market rigging, handing down the first indictments in the massive fraud scandal that stripped many Italians of their savings."
Sci/Tech,"Today, more than 70 companies from the consumer electronics, information technology, media and software industries held the first official meeting of the Blu-ray Disc Association."
Sci/Tech,"Alternative browsers have been around for years, including Netscape, which was long ago absorbed by the Time Warner conglomerate. The popular open source browser Mozilla is based on Netscape, a program called "
Sports,MICHAEL Owen believes he has  quot;a very good chance quot; of playing for England in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifying match against Wales.
World," Oil For Food: It's one of the great scandals of our time, no less so because the big media have mostly ignored it. Now comes a report hinting why some key former allies opposed the U.S. led war in Iraq: They were bribed."
World,"UNITED NATIONS : An expanded African force must be urgently deployed in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said in a report discussed by the UN Security Council."
World,"BANGKOK, Thailand Oct. 4, 2004 - The human toll from bird flu reached 31 on Monday when Thailand confirmed a 9-year-old girl died from the disease, while Indonesia announced that it was among the countries "
World, Wartime security was rolled out for Afghanistan's interim President Hamid Karzai as he addressed his first election campaign rally outside the capital amidst spiralling violence.
World," Sen. John Kerry has 237,400 reasons for hope in Ohio. That's the number of jobs Ohio has lost since President Bush won the state by 3.6 percentage points four years ago. Ohioans consider jobs and the economy their top concern, with terrorism and homeland security close behind."
World," Even before the Supreme Court begins  weighing whether same sex marriage must be allowed across  Canada, advocates on opposite sides of the argument agreed on  Tuesday that the judges would most likely say yes."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela on Tuesday reacted  warmly to a U.S. overture seeking better relations, but urged  Washington to recognize that left-wing President Hugo Chavez's  government was democratic, stable and independent."
World,Life returns slowly to normal in the battered Iraqi city after a huge US-led operation to wrest control from insurgents.
Sci/Tech,Protests continue in France in a bid to stop delivery of  weapons-grade plutonium from the US for recycling.
World,The company that makes half the flu vaccine used in the U.S. was suspended for manufacturing problems.
World," Stocks were mixed Tuesday as oil prices climbed close to  $51 per barrel and investors worried that rising energy costs would dampen a widely expected fourth quarter rally.    Wall Street was uneasy but not panicky as a barrel of light crude was quoted at  $50.63, up 72 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange..."
World, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday of major flu shot shortages after British health officials abruptly pulled the license of the maker of half the U.S...
Business,"  United Parcel Service is buying Menlo Worldwide Forwarding Inc., a global freight shipping business and subsidiary of CNF Inc."
Business,"com October 5, 2004, 10:57 AM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row."
Business,"ARLINGTON, Va. US Airways says it plans to cut 45 (m) million dollars a year in pay and benefits in a move the airline hopes will convince its union employees to accept 950 (m) million dollars in annual cost cuts."
World,"<p></p><p> By Saul Hudson</p><p> SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - The United States stoppedshort of endorsing Brazil's ambition for a permanent seat on anexpanded U.N. Security Council but did say the country would bea ""solid candidate.""</p>"
Sci/Tech,The move is part of an effort by Macromedia to expand the use of its Flash format into a broad foundation for delivering Web services and media.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Slashdot dips into politics...IBM releases low-cost Unix servers...Former Cisco exec joins Red Hat board.
Sports," Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis has agreed to plea guilty in his federal drug conspiracy case, an aide to the presiding judge said Tuesday."
Sports," Former NL Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti admitted in court Tuesday that he violated his probation by testing positive for cocaine last month, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail."
Sci/Tech,Q: I have Windows 98 and want the Internet Explorer upgrades (such as the built-in pop up advertisement blocker) that came with Service Pack 2. When will Microsoft release versions for all Windows users?
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s homegrown server processor, the Power5, continues its migration across an ever-widening range of systems; this time making its way to machines aimed at the upper edges of the SMB market, especially those firms in retail, finance, banking, and health "
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE -- As expected, Advanced Micro Devices unveiled its dual-core architecture Tuesday at the Fall Processor Forum, along with its first performance estimates."
World,A major rescue effort has been launched off the coast of Ireland after a Canadian submarine sent a distress signal for assistance from the North Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday.
World,Amnesty International is concerned about the deterioration of the human rights and humanitarian situation as a result of the Israeli army incursion in the Jabaliya refugee camp and surrounding areas in the northern Gaza Strip (including sectors in the 
Sports," MINNEAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings running  back Onterrio Smith, who has been suspended four games for  violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, will begin serving  that suspension Sunday."
Sports," Citizens' groups, residents and some  Washington, D.C., councilmen on Tuesday protested Mayor Anthony  Williams' proposed  $440 million baseball stadium plan, calling  it a ""giveaway"" to Major League Baseball."
Sports," LYON, France (Reuters) - Top seed Nicolas Massu of Chile  was ousted in the first round of the Lyon Grand Prix, losing  6-3, 6-4 to Argentine Agustin Calleri Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The company is adding the 802.1x security standard throughout its hot-spot network.
Sci/Tech," Avoiding any mention of the accounting scandal that has rocked Computer Associates International Inc. (CA), interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kenneth Cron used his keynote speech at the opening of TechXNY Tuesday to place the company at the center of the trend toward on demand computing."
Business," Lazard's board on Tuesday failed to decide on a share sale that would end over 150 years of private ownership at the independent investment bank but most partners seemed to back the plan, sources close to the matter said."
Business, U.S. stocks were mostly flat on  Tuesday as record oil prices and economic data showing  slower than expected growth weighed on the markets.
Business," Shares of restaurant operator Texas  Roadhouse Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXRH.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXRH.O</A> soared as much as 28 percent in their  stock market debut on Tuesday after pricing above their  targeted range a day earlier."
Business,"United Parcel Service Inc., the world #39;s largest package-delivery company, will buy CNF Inc. #39;s Menlo Worldwide Forwarding business for \$150 million, the companies said Tuesday."
Business,MAJOR JAPANESE manufacturer Sharp said it has succeeded in developing a 65-inch Aquos colour high definition LCD TV. The unit includes a 6.22 million dot panel and Sharp is showing it off at the Ceatec show in Japan this week.
Business,"WASHINGTON : The vast US services sector grew at a slower pace in September as hurricanes and high energy prices inflicted pain, a survey showed."
Business,"Pulte Homes, the owner of Phoenix-based Del Webb, Tuesday announced a profit warning for the third quarter. Citing poor sales in Las Vegas, Pulte now expects third quarter earnings from continuing operations "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 05, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - German business software vendor SAP AG and chip maker Infineon Technologies AG today launched a new software management system for connecting radio frequency identification hardware and software from multiple vendors."
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - French favorite Sebastien Grosjean and three- time Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil will not play in next month #39;s Paris Masters due to injuries."
Sports,India and Australia go into Wednes-day #39;s first Test here without their first-choice teams amid growing concern about both the incle-ment weather and how the wicket will play.
Sports,"Ames, IA (Sports Network) - Former Iowa State standout wrestler Cael Sanderson has joined the school as an assistant for the upcoming season."
Sports,"Gary Sheffield admitted to unknowingly using an illegal steroid during the 2002 season, becoming the first Major Leaguer involved in the BALCO investigation to do so."
World,There is still some political uncertainty in Indonesia despite a speech by President Megawati Sukarnoputri in which she said the election result has to be accepted by all.
World,"UNITED NATIONS Oct. 5, 2004 - The United States said Tuesday a draft Security Council resolution by Arab states demanding and end to a large-scale Israeli offensive in Gaza was not balanced and vowed that the measure will not go forward."
Business,"A former assistant treasurer at Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud on Tuesday and will cooperate with "
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, Calif., Oct. 4--The PM.Zone was on the scene again today to watch aeronautical engineer and designer Burt Rutan and his crew at Scaled Composites in Mojave, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"The days of relying on shrinking transistors to achieve performance gains are over, and the chip industry needs to enter a new era of innovation where system-level features are just as important as thinner transistor gates, said IBM Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech, An accounting change that could cost schools and libraries an estimated  #36;1 billion in aid drew fire Tuesday from senators who said they were blindsided by the move.
Sports,Is the Oklahoma defense a notch below its predecessors? Is Texas #39; offense a step-ahead? Why is Texas Tech feeling good about itself despite its recent loss?
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced a new ThinkPad notebook line that will use biometrics for added security. Due for release on October 19th, certain models of the ThinkPad T42 will have embedded fingerprint readers that will allow users to sign on using fingerprints rather than passwords."
World,"As the hometown of the current Afghan president, Kandahar should be wrapped up for Hamid Karzai. But look around, and "
World,UK Prime Minister Tony Blair this week will put efforts to curb disease and poverty in Africa at the center of the agenda of the Group of Eight industrial nations next year.
Sci/Tech," Intel has served notice that it will be a major player in the emerging smartphone market, announcing a collaboration with leading handset maker"
Sci/Tech," Taking aim at mid market businesses, as well as its competition in the server space, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is delivering two new Unix based products designed to meet the company's cost conscious Express guidelines."
Sci/Tech, Environmentalists appealed on Tuesday for the United Nations to stop a handful of the world's fishing nations ravaging ocean beds to put delicacies on the plates of the rich.
Sci/Tech," The world's first privately funded manned spacecraft soared to the blackened frontiers of space for the second time in a week on Monday, setting a new altitude record and clinching a  #36;10 million prize designed to spur commercial space travel"
Business, U.S. stocks were mostly flat on Tuesday as record oil prices and economic data showing slower than expected growth weighed on the markets.
Business,A Secret Service ink expert was found not guilty Tuesday of lying on the witness stand during the Martha Stewart trial.
Business,"The service sectors in the United States, Europe and Britain all posted the slowest growth in more than a year in September, surveys of purchasing managers showed Tuesday, suggesting global growth may be cooling."
Sci/Tech,"On a European tour, the CEO weighs in on threats ranging from Linux and EU regulators to music pirates and ""bad people out there in cyberspace."""
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: T-Mobile adds security measure to hot spots...Slashdot dips into politics...IBM releases low-cost Unix servers.
Business,"In NEW YORK item, please read headline as ...UPS buys CNF #39;s Menlo Worldwide Forwarding... instead of ...UPS buys CNF #39;s Menlo Worldwide for cash,debt... (Clarifies that UPS buying just a unit, not whole of Menlo Worldwide)."
Business,A former assistant treasurer Enron Corp. was charged Tuesday with conspiracy for allegedly helping make the energy company #39;s financial picture appear rosier than it really was.
Business,"Pharmaceutical stocks were mixed in afternoon trading, performing slightly better than the Dow Jones Industrial Average but seeing sharp declines in smaller stocks on clinical trial snags."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 5 (newratings.com) - Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.NAS) and PalmOne Inc have announced a new licensing deal to enable mobile email services on PalmOne #39;s Treo smart phones."
Sci/Tech,"Gordon Cooper, one of seven original US astronauts, died yesterday at his home in Ventura, Calif., at age 77. In the 1960s, with the nation determined to prevail in a space race with the Soviet "
Sports,"MANCHESTER, England : Michael Owen is confident of recovering from a back injury in time to line up for England against Wales in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford."
Sports,"NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. was fined and knocked out of first place today for a slip of the tongue. Earnhardt was docked 25 points and fined \$10,000 by NASCAR for cursing during a TV interview after his victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday."
Sports,    The Anaheim Angels began their off day workout for the American League divisional series Monday with a gentle breeze blowing through Angel Stadium and flipping the flag from their 2002 World Series championship in center field.
World,"Israel has arrested 13 UN employees and plans to indict them for  quot;suspected links to terrorism, quot; an Israeli army officer said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,photo gallery CEATAC exhibition features electronic gear from a 65-inch TV to a fuel cell-powered mobile phone.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - The days of relying on shrinking transistors to achieve performance gains are over, and the chip industry needs to enter a new era of innovation where system-level features are just as important as thinner transistor gates, said IBM Corp.'s Bernie Meyerson in a keynote address at the Fall Processor Forum Tuesday."
Business,"You #39;d think that after the disaster Jean-Marie Messier created at Vivendi (NYSE: V) by overhyping the prospects of an aging French water utility, no executive would ever again resort to lying about his company #39;s prospects."
Business,"Senators conceded on Tuesday they faced an uphill battle to win the power for the Food and Drug Administration to regulate nicotine and tobacco products, due to strong "
Business,"Camden Property Trust has agreed to buy Summit Properties Inc., a rival owner of upscale apartments, for about \$1.1 billion. The two real-estate investment trusts Monday said the merger creates the country #39;s "
Business,"The White House expects revised data due on Friday to show job creation from March 2003 to March 2004 was much more robust than thought, economists who received "
Sci/Tech,"Following in the footsteps of search rivals Ask Jeeves and Amazon.com #39;s A9, Yahoo on Tuesday unveiled a beta version of a toolset that personalizes searching the portal and the Web."
Sci/Tech,Throughput Computing is the underlying strategy of Sun #39;s new family of UltraSPARC processors designed to significantly increase real-world application performance.
Sci/Tech,"With its most serious legal troubles apparently behind it, Computer Associates is once again focusing on growth and new ways of packaging and delivering its products, interim CEO Ken Cron said in an interview on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"CHIP FIRM AMD has revealed more details of the dual core processors it expects to introduce next year. The firm presented at the Processor Forum in San Jose earlier today, and, according to EE Times, revealed some further details of its plans."
Sports,"Michael Owen hasn #39;t scored yet for Real Madrid, but he #39;s sure he can still contribute for England. Owen, who picked up a lower back injury in Real Madrid #39;s 1-0 weekend loss to Deportivo "
Sports,"ZURICH (CP) - Canadian veteran Charmaine Hooper is one of 21 women on a short list for FIFA #39;s women #39;s World Player of the Year award, the world governing body of soccer announced Tuesday."
Sports,"(Daytona Beach, Florida-AP) Oct. 5, 2004 - A slip of the tongue has cost Dale Earnhardt, Junior, first place in the Nextel Cup standings."
Sports,"(Deerfield, Illinois-AP) Oct. 5, 2004 - Scottie Pippen has called it quits. Pippen has announced his retirement as a member of the Chicago Bulls, who he helped lead to six NBA titles alongside Michael Jordan."
World,"A Canadian submarine off the coast of Ireland was forced to call for assistance from the British Royal Navy after a small fire broke out on board, it is reported here Tuesday."
World,  Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Tuesday that he was confident that experience has taught the United States not to dare to attack Iran.
World,"Israel  arrests 13 UN employees on suspicion of ""links to terrorism"" but does not give  their nationalities."
World," Gordon Cooper, the last astronaut to take flight during NASA's pioneering Mercury program, has died. He was 77..."
World, A state judge Tuesday threw out a Louisiana constitutional amendment banning gay marriage...
Business,PeopleSoft's board is willing to talk about a deal if the price is right.
Business," Milan, Italy, Oct. 5   A preliminary court hearing in the Parmalat case was held today. Judge Tacconi scheduled the next hearing on October 29."
Business,"A former assistant treasurer at Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to committing securities fraud on Tuesday and will cooperate "
Business,"Transport group CNF Inc. (CNF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it sold its Menlo Worldwide Forwarding unit to United Parcel Service Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to solidify the often-diverse smartphone marketplace, three high tech companies said they are collaborating on future 3G (define) developments."
Sci/Tech," In an era of widespread media consolidation, Internet media company Yahoo Inc.  believes television networks, movie studios and music companies should look to it as a partner rather than a merger candidate, Yahoo Chief Executive Terry Semel said on Tuesday."
Sports,"  Italian hopefuls Lazio will take on Villarreal, Newcastle United faces Sporting Lisbon and two former winners will meet when Schalke 04 plays Feyenoord after Tuesday #39;s draw for the group stage of the UEFA Cup."
Sports,"Emirates Airline and Arsenal Football Club have signed the biggest club sponsorship in football history, collectively worth about 100 million (Rs 816."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is working on the development of a product to remove adware and malicious software from PCs, Bill Gates told a meeting of technologists in Silicon Valley."
Business," Remember 1965? We had Vietnam and Watts, free love, Vatican II, the Beatles, Joan Baez. And we had the Mustang. Back then cars were really important, and the Ford 1965 Mustang, introduced at the New York World's Fair in April 1964, created a wave of car excitement in America never seen before or since. The Mustang and its evangelist, Lee Iacocca, were on the covers of Time and Newsweek the same week."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the world's first privately built manned spacecraft, completed its third round-trip journey to space today, laying claim to the ten-million-dollar (U.S.) Ansari X Prize."
Sci/Tech,"While leaves tumble from trees this fall, another natural wonder is soaring overhead. Hawks in North and South America are taking to the air as part of a seasonal migration."
Sci/Tech,This September things suddenly got interesting for reenactors retracing the route of Lewis and Clark up the Missouri: Reliving the journey also meant reliving conflicts with the Sioux Indians.
Business,"Plus, PeopleSoft's courtroom confession, and Wal-Mart looks overseas."
Business,RadioShack signs a deal to operate wireless phone kiosks in Sam's Club locations.
Sci/Tech,Taiwanese firm makes mulitmedia performance a key measure of its upcoming processor.
Sci/Tech,"The ISP's new software supports speed dialing, caller ID, three-way calling, hold capability and call logs."
Business,Do you already feel like your mailbox is clogged full of free checks and offers for low introductory rates for new credit cards?
Business,"Viacom Inc. said Tuesday it will sell a radio station to Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. for a 10 percent stake in SBS, marking Viacom #39;s entry into the US Hispanic radio market."
Sci/Tech,AT amp;T Wireless launched this week an online music service that provides instant gratification to subscribers who hear a tune they can #39;t wait to download.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsytems Inc. on Tuesday unveiled an upgrade of its dual-core UltraSPARC processor, which the company claims is twice as fast as the older version."
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. Earthlink on Tuesday said it now distributes software that lets people make free unlimited calls over a broadband connection.
Sci/Tech," While it has so far rejected each of Oracle Corp.'s takeover offers, PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors is willing to talk about a deal at the right price, a member of PeopleSoft's board said Tuesday."
Sports,The controversy smoldering over the continuing inability of the Bowl Championship Series to set up an undisputed national title game couldn #39;t overshadow Sunday #39;s big news for South Florida.
Sci/Tech," #147;The new G5 iMac is the finest personal computer I #146;ve ever used, hands down, #148; writes Mike Wendland for the Detroit Free Press.  #147;Nothing comes close. If you have ever thought of switching from a Windows-based PC to a Mac, this is the deal-clincher. It is simply a stunning machine both to look at and to use. #148; Oct 05"
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp.'s Japanese music unit says it will no longer sell CDs with built in copy protection, a technology it had been pushing for two years."
Sports,"It was just another Bowl Championship Series selection Sunday, as unhappy teams from coast-to-coast once again sparked debate about the BCS, even if there were mostly agreement that USC and Oklahoma "
World," President Bashar Assad shuffled his Cabinet on Monday, just weeks after the United States and the United Nations challenged Syria over its military presence in Lebanon and the security situation along its border with Iraq."
World,"Iraqi insurgents attacked a U.S. convoy with a car bomb in the northern city of Mosul and killed an American soldier with a roadside bomb near Baghdad, Iraqi and U.S. authorities reported today."
Business," More than 135 people have been arrested in an investigation of global telemarketing scams that have victimized 5 million people, many of them elderly, Attorney General John Ashcroft said Tuesday."
Business,"In a major blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not guilty of perjury after less than two days of jury deliberations."
Business,"Crude oil prices surged to a record, exceeding \$51 a barrel in New York for the first time, amid concern that hurricane damage to production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico will keep supplies from rising enough to meet winter needs."
Sports," Larry Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals turned Game 1 into a slugfest, and that was big trouble for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Walker homered twice and the Cardinals tied a postseason record by hitting five home runs, overwhelming Odalis Perez and the Dodgers in an 8 3 blowout Tuesday in the opener of their NL playoff series."
Sports," Gary Sheffield emerged from the trainer's room after games, his left shoulder wrapped in bandages that resembled football pads. Most days, one or two fingers were taped, too."
Sci/Tech,"After seeing little success with the reference designs it created for Microsoft #39;s smartphone platform, Intel will now work with Symbian to create reference platforms for 3G handsets."
Sci/Tech,"SONY #39;S music unit is abandoning its CDs that use built-in technology that limits copying them, after pushing the program for two years."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (Ticker) -- An NHL lockout did not stop general manager Lou Lamoriello from conducting some business. The New Jersey Devils signed left wing Dean McAmmond to an American Hockey League contract with Albany on Tuesday."
Sports," When Jets coach Herman Edwards started reviewing the many problems that plagued his defense last year, one glaring weakness jumped out at him."
World,"  As hopes dimmed that two French journalists held captive in Iraq would be freed soon, French President Jacques Chirac was to discuss the crisis Sunday with his foreign minister, who returned from a mission to the Middle East with no news of "
World,Iraqi security forces and American troops have been patrolling the battered streets of Samarra as normal life began returning after a US-led assault wrested the city from rebels.
Sports, FIFA banned Algeria's Abdelmalek Cherrad on Tuesday for four matches for insulting a referee during an African World Cup qualifying match against Gabon.
Sports, The New Jersey Devils signed veteran left wing Dean McAmmond to a contract to play with Albany of the AHL.
Sports, The U.S. Open will return to Congressional Country Club in 2011.
Business," The U.S. economy is on track after a weak stretch and an uptick in consumer prices seems to have passed, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert McTeer said on Tuesday."
Business," Microsoft and PalmOne today announced a partnership that will likely have a negative impact on Good Technology, a well capitalized startup with eyes on a public offering."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. #39;s Japanese music unit says it will no longer sell CDs with built-in copy protection, a technology it had been pushing for two years."
Sports,"When Jets coach Herman Edwards started reviewing the many problems that plagued his defense last year, one glaring weakness jumped out at him."
Sports,Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith will miss the next four games for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy. Smith was notified by the league Tuesday that he will 
World,"US Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz compared the crimes of Saddam Hussein to the atrocities of the Nazi and Stalinist eras in a speech in Warsaw on Tuesday, and argued that the Sept."
Business,Oil prices darted above \$US51 a barrel Tuesday as output in the Gulf of Mexico remained in shambles more than two weeks after Hurricane Ivan tore through the region.
Business,"Uneasy investors sold stocks mostly lower on Wall Street today as oil prices climbed above 51 per barrel, creating new worries that rising energy costs would curb consumer spending and corporate profits."
Business,"Singapore International Airline #39;s (SIA) selldown of its 6.3 per cent stake in Air New Zealand, announced yesterday, seems to have been well anticipated by the sharemarket."
Business,"An international investigation of telemarketing fraud schemes has resulted in the arrests of more than 135 people in cases involving more than 5 million victims, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Tuesday."
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co. will close a plant in England, shut down product lines in France and make other shifts in the two countries as part of the company #39;s historic push into digital imaging."
Sci/Tech,"Officials at EarthLink (Quote, Chart) rolled out an expansion of its VoIP (define) service for broadband users Tuesday, giving its 1.2 million high-speed users unlimited free calls to other SIP-enabled (define) phones."
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s music unit is abandoning its CDs that use built-in technology that limits copying them, after pushing the program for two years."
Sports,"Larry Walker homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals tied a postseason record by hitting five home runs, overwhelming Odalis Perez and the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 8-3 blowout Tuesday in the opener of their NL playoff series."
Sports,"Filderstadt, Germany (Sports Network) - Former champion Mary Pierce of France and 2002 runner-up Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia were opening-round winners on Tuesday, but sixth-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva was an upset victim at the \$650,000 Porsche "
Sports,WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and his younger brother Wladimir have announced plans to promote their own fights. The Ukrainian heavyweights are in a court battle to end their contract with German promoter Klaus-Peter Kohl.
Sports,"Once again the New York Yankees finished the division race in their customary position, first place. However, the road to the top of the first mountain peak wasnt as easy as the 101-61 record would indicate."
Sports,"The plot: Although some of the key players aren #39;t familiar to fans, the Braves are no strangers to the playoffs. Their unprecedented streak of 13 consecutive postseason appearances "
World,"Iran has increased the range of its missiles to 1,250 miles, a senior official was quoted as saying on Tuesday, putting parts of Europe within reach for the first time."
World,A second car bombing in the Iraqi city of Ramadi has left four people dead and possibly injured a US soldier. Hospital officials say the booby-trapped car exploded as a US military convoy passed by.
World,"The US considers Brazil a solid candidate #39; #39; to join an enlarged United Nations Security Council, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said."
Business,Officials said that most healthy adults should delay or skip flu shots so that people most at risk can get scarce supplies.
World, Iraqi labour unions making their global debut at a conference in Japan are seeking tips on their tough task    how to make workers aware of rights suppressed for years by Saddam Hussein.
Sci/Tech," WASHINGTON  #151; House Republicans sought Tuesday to quash an undying Internet rumor that the government will reinstate a military draft after the election, hoping with a vote to kill legislation that would do it, and the rumor as well."
Sci/Tech," For the world's best video game players, getting the high score is no longer enough."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  is still targeting smaller companies for acquisitions, despite speculation that now scuttled merger talks with business software giant SAP AG  signaled a shift in strategy, Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Four executives at German chipmaker Infineon were jailed today on charges of engaging in illegal price fixing of PC memory chips according to the US Department of Justice.
Business,"Uneasy investors sold stocks mostly lower Tuesday as oil prices climbed above \$51 per barrel, creating new worries that rising energy costs would curb consumer spending and corporate profits."
Business,"More than 135 people have been arrested in an investigation of global telemarketing scams that have victimized 5 million people, many of them elderly, Attorney General John Ashcroft said Tuesday."
Business,Doing business from home is about to get easier. Charles Schwab Corp. will lower fees next month in a move that could trigger a price war as online brokers battle for customers.
Sci/Tech,"After flying successfully three times in space, SpaceShipOne is in demand as an alternative way to fly people and small payloads to suborbital space."
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) chairman and chief software architect said the move to Web services (define) could ease the Internet #39;s security woes and that digital rights management can balance out piracy."
Sports,"FILDERSTADT, Germany : Russian Vera Zvonareva became the second seed to crash out of the 650,000-dollar WTA event falling to a straight sets 6-3, 7-5 first round defeat against compatriot Elena Likhovtseva."
World, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has declined to reveal any timetable for a possible withdrawal of Australian troops from Iraq following a statement by Poland that it is aiming for a pullout by the end of next year.
World,"Seven Afghan policemen are killed by a landmine in the Kandahar province, ahead of landmark elections."
Sci/Tech, Japan #39;s Fujitsu and Cisco Systems of the US said they have agreed to form a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will enable businesses to build advanced Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
World," An appetite curbing hormone that failed to live up to its early buzz as a possible key to slowing obesity is now being probed as a potential aid for women who suffer from infertility and eating disorders.   ""This represents essentially a new era for leptin,"" said Dr..."
World," If Brian Wilson could change just one thing in life, it wouldn't be the legendary emotional traumas, the insecurities, the drug abuse, the battles with weight or the endless legal conflicts that nearly destroyed him.   ""I would have made the rhythm of 'California Girls' a little better,"" Wilson deadpans..."
World, Both presidential campaigns are looking for a boost at the other's expense Tuesday when Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic rival John Edwards square off for the only vice presidential debate of the 2004 election.    Most of the pre debate talk was about Iraq...
World," The White House staunchly defended its Iraq policy Tuesday as new questions emerged about President Bush's prewar decisions and postwar planning: An impending weapons report undercut the administration's main rationale for the war, and the former head of the American occupation said the United States had too few troops in Iraq after the invasion.    Four weeks before Election Day, Democrat John Kerry pounced on the acknowledgment by former Iraq administrator Paul Bremer that the United States had ""paid a big price"" for insufficient troop levels..."
World," More than 3,000 U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major operation Tuesday against insurgent strongholds just south of Baghdad in an area notorious for kidnappings and ambushes..."
Sci/Tech,A team of researchers is evaluating how Linux and Mac OS X stack up against Windows for internal use.
Sci/Tech,"CEO weighs in on Linux, EU regulators, music pirates and ""bad people out there in cyberspace."""
Business,"While it has so far rejected each of Oracle Corp. #39;s takeover offers, PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board of directors is willing to talk about a deal at the right price, a member of PeopleSoft #39;s board said Tuesday."
Business,"LOS GATOS, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) -- AlphaSmart Inc. stock set a year-low Tuesday after the maker of simple computers cut its 2004 outlook, citing lower-than-anticipated demand in the education market."
Business,"  US banks have learned painful lessons from crises and competition and have adapted to succeed in today #39;s economy, Alan Greenspan told an audience of bankers on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Eastman Kodak #39;s patent-infringement lawsuit against Sun Microsystems now moves into the penalty phase, as the jury considers whether to award Kodak as much as \$1 billion in damages."
Sci/Tech," quot;The security and virus argument for Linux and against Windows is real, but in many, though not all, aspects, that #39;s a reflection of how much more widely Windows is deployed, quot; said Gordon Haff, Illuminata senior analyst."
Sports," In his fourth NFL season, Kendrell Bell is reliving his sophomore jinx. The playmaking inside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers will miss at least the next two games with what is now being called a sports hernia."
Sports,Fulham boss Chris Coleman will use the forthcoming break for World Cup qualifying to rally his beleaguered troops and plot an end to the club #39;s dismal start to the season.
Sports,"The Detroit Tigers exercised their option on manager Alan Trammell #39;s three-year contract Tuesday, keeping him with the team through the 2006 season."
Sports," Alonzo Mourning wasn't ready Tuesday to put too much strain on his body, and the New Jersey Nets weren't rushing Mourning along in his attempt to become the second NBA player to return after a kidney transplant."
World,"As a massive Israeli offensive continues in the Gaza Strip, Arab nations at the United Nations have proposed a resolution demanding an end to the assault."
World,"Irelands government has granted British hostage, Kenneth Bigley, an Irish passport; responding to his family #39;s calls which hopes that stressing his Irish origin will convince his kidnappers to release him."
World,Britain hopes to use a summit in Ethiopia this week to force an international community obsessed with Iraq and terrorism to also focus on the  quot;scar quot; of Africa.
Sports," After losing to Northwestern for the first time in 33 years, there is plenty of blame to go around for Ohio State."
Sports," Ernie Els was intrigued when he saw the cover of the book, showing Annika Sorenstam looming large with a club over her shoulder and a smile on her face."
Sci/Tech,"At CEATEC, Sony unveils a home server packed with a terabyte of storage. Also: Networking via ordinary light fixtures?"
Sports,The Cardinals overwhelm Odalis Perez and the Dodgers in an 8-3 blowout in the opener of their NL playoff series.
Sci/Tech,Siebel Systems today unveiled a series of initiatives to help companies roll out software implementations more successfully and consolidate customer views in real time.
Sci/Tech,"While it has rejected each of Oracle Corp.'s takeover offers today, PeopleSoft's board of directors is willing to talk about a deal at the right price, a member of the company's board said today."
Sci/Tech,"The R D tax credit, first passed as a temporary measure in 1981, has been extended 11 times and allows U.S. companies conducting research and development activities to get a tax credit of up to 10 of R D spending."
Sci/Tech,"Using a new ""Express Yourself"" system, guests at Radisson Hotels   Resorts can now check in via the Web at their convenience and provide preferences in advance of their arrival, eliminating the traditional hotel check-in process."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. consumers don't want to pay for low-power, high-performance chip."
Sci/Tech,Several companies ease burden of using Internet via cell phones.
Sci/Tech,Total of 256MB of memory saves data when batteries die.
Sci/Tech,The new platform is designed to help companies speed the deployment of smart-tag systems and cut the costs of managing both hardware and software components from several suppliers.
Sci/Tech,IT managers at this week's ILM Solutions Conference said information life-cycle strategies are still a work in progress.
Sci/Tech,"IBM today launched a pair of high-performance, low-priced Unix servers and related security services that are aimed at small to medium-size businesses."
Sci/Tech,"Rackable Systems has added to its line of NAS solutions with its new S3116-NAS server appliance. The new NAS server is designed for datacenters looking for a high-performance SATA system at an affordable price, according to Geoffrey Noer, senior director of storage products at Rackable Systems. Companies using expensive Fibre Channel-based storage can migrate older projects to a lower-cost Rackable Systems NAS, Noer said. Other uses include disk-based backup, small and medium business workgroups, and applications such as seismic processing and video rendering, he said."
Sci/Tech,"Systinet, Amazon, and Altova this week are announcing tools geared toward development of Web services, e-commerce, and XML applications, respectively."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices eased on Tuesday as upbeat comments from a Federal Reserve Bank president balanced weaker than expected results from the U.S. services sector and record high crude oil prices.
Business, Yum Brands Inc.  on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 13 percent and raised its profit forecast for the year as strong sales at its fast food chains helped offset a run up in commodity costs.
Business,Business software maker Open Text Corp. lowered first-quarter expectations Tuesday due to a number of deals that will fail to close during the period.
Sci/Tech,"com October 5, 2004, 2:09 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
World,"ROME, Oct. 5. - Italy has defended its new policy of airlifting illegal immigrants straight back to Libya the maoment they set foot on Italian soil as an emergency measure."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. said it #39;s willing to discuss a bid by Oracle Corp. at the right #39; #39; price, the first time officials have raised the possibility of ending the companies #39; 16-month takeover fight."
Business,"Yum Brands Inc. (YUM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 13 percent and raised its profit forecast for the year as strong sales at its fast-food chains helped offset a run-up in commodity costs."
Business,"A government ink expert was found not guilty of lying on the witness stand during Stewart #39;s trial. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Larry Stewart, a government witness who testified against Martha Stewart, was found not guilty Tuesday on all counts of perjury."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 5: Gordon Cooper, 77, one of the seven US astronauts who made the nations first manned spaceflights and became known as possessors of The Right Stuff, died on Monday at his home in Ventura, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"They #39;re tiny and pesky, but also hold secrets to our evolution: Head lice have shown researchers that an extinct species of early human had direct contact with modern-day man 25,000 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International plans to launch an upgraded version of its Unicenter management software  quot;just before the summer of 2005, quot; Ken Cron, CA #39;s interim CEO, said Tuesday."
Sports,"David Beckham returned to Manchester today for a book signing, to promote a new edition of his autobiography. The footballer posed for photographers before signing copies of David Beckham: My Side for eager fans."
Sports,Vera Zvonareva #39;s bid to join four of her Russian compatriots in the top 10 of the WTA Tour rankings was slowed Tuesday at the Porsche Grand Prix when she double faulted 13 times in a loss to Elena Likhovtseva.
World,"The US State Department Tuesday said iran #39;s missile program posed a threat to the region and US interests. The United States has had and continues to have serious concerns about Iran #39;s missile program, department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said."
World,"While Iraq remains the controversial center of debate about the war against terrorism, Indonesia is quietly emerging under its new leader as a potentially significant counter to Islamic extremism."
World,"From the thriving centre of Kabul to remote mountain villages, Afghans go to the polls on Saturday still under the shadow of the old regimes."
World,As the European Union approaches a contentious decision - whether to let Turkey join the club - the Continent #39;s rulers seem to have left their citizens behind.
World,"LARNACA, Cyprus, Oct 5 (AFP) - The Cypriot authorities issued a strong protest Tuesday after Israeli warplanes forced a German airliner into their flight control zone without prior authorization amid a bomb alert."
Business," Putnam Investments, which was fired from managing  #36;1.7 billion in Massachusetts pension investments during the mutual fund scandal, is returning as a money manager in its home state after adopting reforms intended to ensure fair trading."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc.'s  Chief Executive Lee Scott is ""optimistic"" about the holiday season and expects a ""strong finish"" to the year, he said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,A team of researchers is evaluating how Linux and Mac OS X stack up against Windows for internal use.
Business,Homebuilder stocks were the biggest losers among the 86 sectors of the Dow Jones indexes Monday after jittery investors began selling off the stocks over concerns about price cuts in the booming Las Vegas housing market.
Sci/Tech,"Symbian Expo, London, UK - 5 October 2004 -ymbian, developer of Symbian OS, the market-leading mobile phone operating system today opened the Symbian Expo  - smartphone show."
Sports,Marseille #39;s DR Congo-born striker Peguy Luyindula has been called up for France #39;s World Cup qualifier against Ireland. France coach Raymond Domenech picked Luyindula to replace Juventus striker David Trezeguet.
World,"Insurgents in Iraq fired several mortar rounds into central Baghdad Tuesday, as US forces hit insurgent targets in the Sadr City neighborhood."
Business,"NEW YORK : US share prices struggled as the crude oil price gushed to a record high in New York, passing 51 dollars a barrel for the first time."
Business,"Stockholders have pounded home builders this week on an earnings warning from Pulte Homes Inc., but credit investors believe the company #39;s Las Vegas troubles do "
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Gordon Cooper, the astronaut who flew the last of the pioneering Mercury space missions and stayed aloft in a Gemini capsule long enough to demonstrate that a trip to the moon was feasible, died at his home in Ventura, California, NASA announced "
Sci/Tech,Two groundbreaking alliances took shape in the mobile communications industry Tuesday as the largest players continued to vie for customers in the growing market for high-end phones.
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 05, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Editor #39;s note: Last month, Online News Editor Ken Mingis snagged one of the first iMac G5s and offered an early look at Apple #39;s latest desktop (see story)."
Sports,"Scottie Pippen on Tuesday announced his retirement from the Chicago Bulls, the team he and Michael Jordan led to six NBA titles in the 1990s."
Sports,Steve Wigley continues to face opposition to his role as Southampton head coach after the League Managers Association revealed their anger at a decision to let him stay on as Saints boss until the end of the season.
Sports,"A slip of the tongue on TV cost Dale Earnhardt Jr. first place and \$10,000, penalties imposed by an increasingly image-conscious NASCAR."
Sports,"Ricky Williams has asked the NFL for a hearing to clarify his playing status, a possible first step if the running back tries to return to the league."
World,"BRUSSELS The European Commission will not set special conditions for Turkey when it decides on Wednesday whether to recommend opening membership talks with Ankara, the commission president, Romano Prodi, said on Tuesday."
World,"BAGHDAD In his first speech before the interim national assembly here, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi gave a sobering account Tuesday of the threat posed by the insurgency, saying that the country #39;s instability was a  quot;source of worry for many people quot; and that "
World,"A ban on hunting critically endangered black rhinoceros has been lifted by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, The Telegraph reported."
World,"Visiting British Defense Secretary Geoffrey Hoon Tuesday welcomed the on-going Indo-Pak dialogue process and said Britain is keenly watching the progress,according to the private News Network of International."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. introduced on Tuesday a new version of its Internet TV service, seeking to broaden its appeal beyond a relatively small base of older, computer phobic users."
Sci/Tech," Rackable Systems has added to its line of NAS solutions with its new S3116 NAS server appliance. The new NAS server is designed for datacenters looking for a high performance SATA system at an affordable price, according to Geoffrey Noer, senior director of storage products at Rackable Systems.  #8220;Companies using expensive Fibre Channel based storage can migrate older projects to a lower cost Rackable Systems NAS, #8221; Noer said. Other uses include disk based backup, small and medium business workgroups, and applications such as seismic processing and video rendering, he said."
Business,"Hollinger International Inc. said Tuesday that it had found cases of inflated circulation at some of its newspapers, including the Jerusalem Post, in addition to previously disclosed problems at the Chicago Sun-Times."
Business,"SINGAPORE Airlines is closing the book on an ill-fated and costly bid, starting four years ago, to gain a foothold in the lucrative Australian and New Zealand markets."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. #39;s (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Lee Scott is  quot;optimistic quot; about the holiday season and expects a  quot;strong finish quot; to the year, he said on Tuesday."
Business,Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. drafted a letter in mid-June 2000 instructing Enron Corp. to wire \$7.5 million to a specified account by the end of that month to buy out the brokerage #39;s \$7 million investment in three barges.
Sci/Tech," A full scale war over DVD formats is only a matter of time   the electronics industry can smell it in the air. As the two opposing camps continue to recruit allies, negotiations are no longer about averting a confrontation."
Sports,"He had a body straight out of an NBA laboratory and a face like a Peruvian sun god. He was a versatile Swiss Army Knife who could shoot, pass and run the floor."
Sports," In two years, Arsenal will play their home matches in the Emirates stadium. That is what their new stadium at Ashburton Grove will be called after the Premiership champions yesterday agreed to the "
Sports,NEW YORK A source within the NFL says Ricky Williams is asking the league for a hearing to clarify his playing status. The former Miami running back announced his retirement just before training camp.
World,The United States on Tuesday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate end to Israeli military operations in the Gaza strip that have cost some 68 Palestinian lives.
World,President Karzai's rival gains ground by appealing to Afghanistan's former anti-Soviet resistance fighters.
World,Volatile and remote areas outside the Sunni triangle are now being scoured by US and Iraqi troops.
World,"ROSEMONT, Ill. - The handwritten script appeared slowly at first, unspooling across the wide-screen video monitors inside the Allstate Arena as if scrawled by some giant, invisible hand..."
World," House Republicans sought Tuesday to quash an undying Internet rumor that the government will reinstate a military draft after the election, hoping with a vote to kill legislation that would do it, and the rumor as well.    The specter of a wartime military draft like that of the Vietnam era has lingered around the presidential campaign for the past few weeks, fueled by an e mail driven rumor mill and a campaign by Rock the Vote, a nonpartisan group that seeks to boost voting among young people..."
Sci/Tech,Electronic document giant Adobe Systems said that it was partnering with digital certificate company GeoTrust to provide technology that will allow documents that use Adobe #39;s popular PDF (Portable Document Format) to be digitally certified.
World,Wild weather was tonight hampering an operation involving British forces to rescue a Canadian submarine. Five British vessels are en-route to the stricken HMCS 
Business,House and Senate negotiators defeated an effort Tuesday to have the Food and Drug Administration regulate tobacco products. The proposal was part of a corporate tax bill 
Sci/Tech,IBM Tuesday pushed harder against rival Sun by releasing a pair of low-priced Unix-based servers geared for small and medium-sized businesses.
Sports,"Brazilian players have picked up the most nominations for FIFA #39;s World Player of the Year award with a total of six, including Real Madrid #39;s Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos."
Sci/Tech," An Eclipse IDE plug in that would provide search capabilities specifically for developers is being readied by a University of California, Berkeley computer science professor."
World,The United States has vetoed an Arab-backed resolution at the United Nations Security Council that demanded an end to Israel #39;s military operations in the Gaza strip.
World,Israeli fighter jets forced a passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv to land in Cyprus yesterday in the sixth such bomb scare to hit flights over Europe in the past week.
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists have unearthed a treasure of gold and silver in a Thracian tomb in Bulgaria, calling it a unique find from classical antiquity."
Business,"Wall Street extended its fourth- quarter rally yesterday, supported by falling oil prices and a bullish assessment of the economy from a Federal Reserve official."
Business,The former head of the US Secret Service #39;s forensic lab was acquitted Tuesday on two counts of lying repeatedly on the stand as the gvernment #39;s ink expert at the Martha Stewart trial.
Sci/Tech,"Network services giant AT amp;T is evaluating different operating systems, including Linux and Mac OS X, as alternatives to Windows for internal use."
Sports,Motorsport.com. The titles may be wrapped up for Michael Schumacher and Ferrari but the 2004 champion is keen to notch up another victory at the penultimate race of the season.
World,"Moscow, Oct. 6. (UNI): The new President of war-torn Russian republic of Chechnya, Alu Alkhanov took the oath of office in Grozny, the Chechen capital, amid very tight security throughout the region."
World,"Since the worlds nuclear watchdog agency confirmed reports of Irans extensive and secret nuclear activities more than two years ago, international concerns that Tehran might soon acquire bomb-making capabilities have grown."
Sci/Tech,"Search company Google Inc. has lost the services of Evan Williams, father of the Blogger Web logging service."
Sci/Tech," Senator John Kerry, Democratic challenger to U.S. President George Bush, would seek more government involvement on issues such as broadband adoption, cybersecurity and spam, while Bush, if re elected, would continue to take a more market driven approach to those issues, a panel of Washington, D.C., technology experts predicted Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. is working hard to broaden the searching and indexing capabilities of its enterprise Search Appliance from Web documents based on the HTTP and HTTPS protocols to multiple and disparate non-Web data repositories, a Google executive said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"An Eclipse IDE plug-in that would provide search capabilities specifically for developers is being readied by a University of California, Berkeley computer science professor.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech, U.S. President George Bush on Monday signed a bill that included an 18 month extension of a research and development (R D) tax credit sought by many IT groups.
Sci/Tech,Electronic document giant Adobe Systems Inc. said that it was partnering with digital certificate company GeoTrust Inc. to provide technology that will allow documents that use Adobe's popular PDF (Portable Document Format) to be digitally certified.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s (AMD's) dual-core Opteron processor will fit into the same area occupied by its single-core product, helping to hold down manufacturing costs, AMD said Tuesday at the Fall Processor Forum."
Business,"Billionaire philanthropist and speculator George Soros has given his sons greater responsibility in his firm as it spins off real estate and credit card operations in a move to return to its roots as a hedge fund, a company memo said."
Sci/Tech,A study of an ancient human pest -- head lice -- suggests that the ancestors of today #39;s American Indians may have met and fought with 
Sports,"Arsne Wenger celebrated Arsenal #39;s massive 100 million sponsorship deal yesterday by declaring that he expects to sign a new contract this week, committing himself to the Premiership champions until at least 2008."
Sports,  The New Jersey Devils signed veteran left winger Dean McAmmond to a contract to play with Albany of the American Hockey League.
Sports,"Goal-kicker, tackler, distributor, organiser, role-model, conscience, keeper of the flame - Jonny Wilkinson is a man of many parts, all of them fundamental to the immediate well-being of the "
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Soo-jeong Lee
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have produced the sharpest picture yet taken of atoms, with a resolution of roughly one 400-millionth of an inch."
World," Israeli tank fire wounded at least three Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, witnesses said."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was due to arrive in Sudan on a landmark visit during which he is to demand immediate action from the country's leaders over the humanitarian crisis in the war torn western region of Darfur.
World," The European Commission was set to recommend on Wednesday that Turkey start accession talks with the European Union, finally unveiling its watershed decision after 40 years of on again, off again talks."
World," More than a week after a court imposed deadline to turn over all records of President Bush's military service, the Texas Air National Guard belatedly produced two documents Tuesday that include Bush's orders for his last day of active duty in 1973."
World, President Bush asked Congress Tuesday for an additional  #36;691 million to aid victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters as the election year price tag for recent emergencies surged toward  #36;13 billion.
World," Republicans say filmmaker Michael Moore should be prosecuted for offering underwear, potato chips and Ramen noodles to college students in exchange for their promise to vote for John Kerry."
World," Rep. Charlie Norwood, who has suffered a breathing disorder for more than six years, underwent a lung transplant Tuesday that doctors said was necessary to save his life."
World,"Hollywood actor Johnny Depp insists that he never called America ""dumb"" for going to war with Iraq."
World,"Vice President Dick Cheney stayed largely out of sight today, while Senator John Edwards was stumping at an Ohio rally."
World," Americans' supply of flu vaccine was abruptly cut in half Tuesday, prompting the government to ask most healthy adults to delay or skip flu shots so that the elderly and others most at risk from influenza can get scarce supplies.    British regulators unexpectedly shut down a major flu shot supplier Tuesday, prompting a record shortage in this country just as flu season is about to begin..."
Sci/Tech,"Though about the same size, the forthcoming dual-core Opteron will be up to 55 percent faster than today's single-core chips, AMD says."
Business,"THE photo-equipment maker Kodak yesterday announced plans to axe 600 jobs in the UK and close a factory in Nottinghamshire, in a move in line with the giants global restructuring strategy unveiled last January."
Sports," Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox got the jump on Anaheim in the AL playoffs. Perhaps that's how the Angels prefer it. Schilling pitched 6 2 3 effective innings, Manny Ramirez and Kevin Millar homered during a seven run burst, and the Red Sox beat the Angels 9 3 Tuesday in Game 1."
Sports,"GOLFER Tiger Woods was reportedly close to tying the knot last night with his Swedish fiance, Elin Nordegren, as guests were seen gathering at a Caribbean resort."
Sports,Uefa insisted last night that security will not be a problem when Middlesbrough and Newcastle supporters join those of Arsenal in Athens this month to play European matches against three Greek clubs.
Sports,What is JoePa working up to stop Kyle Orton? Where did the Little Brown Jug come from? What #39;s the deal with Iowa #39;s newfound running game?
Sports,RUSSELL Anderson is right not to dwell on why he has been given the opportunity to revive his Scotland career since it means risking being seen as someone revelling in the misfortune of others.
Sports, There's something about Texas that brings the big plays out of Oklahoma's defense.
Sports," The Denver Nuggets signed free agent forward Rodney White to a 2 year deal Tuesday, a day after a judge allowed him to leave Washington D.C. for the first time since his arrest last month on a gun charge."
World,"The United States killed with its veto power on Tuesday another Arab draft UN Security Council resolution. Germany, Britain and Romania abstained from the vote on the draft proposed by Algeria, Tunisia and Pakistan."
Sports," The way Florida's offense is playing, you'd think Steve Spurrier was coaching the Gators again."
Sports,"Ricky Williams has asked the NFL for a hearing to clarify his playing status, a possible first step if the running back tries to return to the league."
Sports,Laywers for Ravens tailback Jamal Lewis are preparing to challenge any league mandated penalty  from his expected plea bargain because the incident occured prior to his NFL career.
Sports,Curt Schilling limits the Angels and the offense blasts the Angels for a 8-3 victory Tuesday in Game 1.
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne Inc. has licensed technology from Microsoft Corp. to make its devices work directly with Microsoft's Exchange e-mail server, the companies said Tuesday."
Business,"MELBOURNE: BHP Billiton Ltd/Plc, the world #39;s largest diversified miner, said yesterday it would buy back up to A\$1.5bil of its Australia-listed shares at a discount to the market price."
Business,A former assistant treasurer at toppled energy giant Enron Corp. pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge Tuesday for his alleged role in making Enron #39;s financial picture appear rosier than it really was.
Business,The digital revolution #39;s two-way impact on British jobs was felt yesterday when Eastman Kodak announced mass layoffs in Nottingham and Middlesex and B amp;Q said it had been struggling to find staff in the Midlands.
Business,Auto parts maker Delphi Corp. on Tuesday warned of a greater-than-expected third-quarter loss because of higher commodity prices and charges from cost-cutting measures and restructuring.
Business,"Ker-ching. An extra \$2.14bn (1.2bn) has landed in the coffers at Diageo, the global drinks giant whose brands include Guinness, Baileys, Johnnie Walker whisky, Gordon #39;s gin and Smirnoff vodka."
Sci/Tech," Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday detailed performance results for its forthcoming dual core Opteron processor, showing a speed boost of 30 percent to 55 percent compared with today #39;s single core models."
Sci/Tech,Earthlink on Tuesday said it now distributes software that lets people make free unlimited calls over a broadband connection. EarthLink Free Online Calling is anything but revolutionary.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has introduced two new Unix-based servers aimed at small- to mid-size businesses. Based on the Power5 microprocessor, the new servers join IBM #39;s On Demand Express product line, and are priced starting at \$3,993."
Sci/Tech,"With the countdown for compliance with radio-frequency identification mandates from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and others #39; closing in, concern is growing that supplies of the necessary "
Sci/Tech,Infineon Technologies AG today will launch a radio-frequency identification package designed to help companies more easily connect and manage RFID hardware and software from multiple suppliers 
Sports,The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox put on power-hitting displays to win the openers of their first-round Major League Baseball playoff series.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc. (www.yahoo.com) unveiled new versions of its Front Page, and My Yahoo! (my.yahoo.com). Both pages show enhancements in design and functionality, and are rolled into Beta versions starting yesterday."
Business,"Home buyers in England face the biggest affordability gaps in South West and London, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says."
World," New rules being proposed for a reformed United Nations might have allowed the United States and Britain to carry out their invasion of Iraq with the approval of the world body, British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said in a newspaper interview."
Sci/Tech," Companies and others that secretly install ""spyware"" programs on people's computers to quietly monitor their Internet activities would face hefty federal fines under a bill the House passed Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," House Republicans sought to quash a persistent Internet rumor that the government will reinstate a military draft after the election, engineering an overwhelming vote Tuesday to kill legislation they hope will put the rumor to rest."
Sci/Tech," In an effort to get inside the growing number of advanced mobile phones throughout the world, the company has joined with cell phone maker Nokia   and U.K. software company Symbian to develop processor chips for such high end smart phones."
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens exhaled a spectacular roiling cloud of steam and ash Tuesday, sprinkling grit on a small town some 25 miles away."
Business,"Budget airline Jetstar Asia on Monday announced cut-rate fares to its initial destinations of Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan and said it was seeking rights to fly to India and additional routes to China."
World, Both presidential campaigns are looking for a boost at the other's expense Tuesday when Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic rival John Edwards square off for the only vice presidential debate of the 2004 election.
World," Sen. John Kerry, fighting back after President Bush accused him of having dangerous policies, said Tuesday that the Republican incumbent was resorting to a ""blanket scare tactic"" rather than focusing on his own important choices to keep the country safe."
Sci/Tech,"A NASA-led team is studying the construction of a railway in space for a pair of telescopes that will provide views of planet, star, and galaxy formation in unprecedented detail. The proposed Space Infrared Interferometric Telescope (SPIRIT) mission will also examine the atmospheric chemistry of giant planets around other stars."
World,"LANSING, Mich. - Republicans say filmmaker Michael Moore should be prosecuted for offering underwear, potato chips and Ramen noodles to college students in exchange for their promise to vote..."
Sci/Tech,"By MARTIN FINUCANE    BOSTON (AP) -- An appetite-curbing hormone that failed to live up to its early buzz as a possible key to slowing obesity is now being probed as a potential aid for women who suffer from infertility and eating disorders.    ""This represents essentially a new era for leptin,"" said Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD     WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans' supply of flu vaccine was abruptly cut in half Tuesday, prompting the government to ask most healthy adults to delay or skip flu shots so that the elderly and others most at risk from influenza can get scarce supplies.    British regulators unexpectedly shut down a major flu-shot supplier Tuesday, prompting a record shortage in this country just as flu season is about to begin..."
Sci/Tech,"By MALCOLM RITTER     NEW YORK (AP) -- If you asked people strolling down Fifth Avenue to name a genius, most would probably cite Albert Einstein.     ""Ask them to name another one, it would be (Isaac) Newton,"" said Mordechai Feingold, curator of a new exhibit about the 17th-century English mathematician and physicist who transcended science to become a lasting icon in society..."
Business,"Delphi Corp. (DPH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday warned that its third-quarter loss would be far wider than expected, the latest auto parts supplier to say "
Sci/Tech,Electronic document giant Adobe Systems says it will partner with digital certificate company GeoTrust to provide technology to allow documents that use Adobe #39;s popular Portable Document Format to be digitally certified.
Sci/Tech,"Implemented using Texas Instruments #39; 90 nanometer process technology, UltraSPARC IV will double the application throughput of the existing UltraSPARC IV through expanded caches and buffers, a better branch prediction mechanism, augmented prefetching "
Sports,"October 5, 2004 -- Following the official announcement of his retirement, Scottie Pippen and Bulls GM John Paxson met the media at the Berto Center after the teams first official training camp practice this season."
Sports," Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire still is surprised over the fuss made last year when he said a long version ""God Bless America"" may have affected Twins pitcher Brad Radke in Game 2 of the playoff series against the New York Yankees."
Sports," Former NBA superstars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were among the dozens of guests that arrived at this Caribbean resort island Tuesday afternoon, where Tiger Woods reportedly is to marry his Swedish model fiancee."
Sports,"Curt Schilling pitched 6 2-3 effective innings, Manny Ramirez and Kevin Millar homered during a seven-run burst, and the Red Sox beat the Angels."
Sci/Tech,"LISBON - Despite the growing profile of Linux, continued security concerns and an anticompetion ruling from the European Commission, Microsoft Corp. faced no coup d'etat when it rolled into Lisbon on Portugal's revolution day Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"As networks increase in size and complexity, security products are growing in sophistication and security threats are becoming more ingenious."
Business," Japan's Nikkei closed down 0.84 percent  Monday after a weak U.S. jobs report kept the dollar near a  five year low against the yen, helping reverse recent gains in  exporters such as Nissan Motor Co."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) introduced on Tuesday a new version of its Internet TV service, seeking to broaden its appeal beyond a relatively small base of older, computer-phobic users."
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Companies and others that secretly install ""spyware"" programs on people's computers to quietly monitor their Internet activities would face hefty federal fines under a bill the House passed Tuesday.    The most egregious behaviors ascribed to the category of such software - secretly recording a person's computer keystrokes or mouse clicks - are already illegal under U.S..."
Business,"Eastman Kodak, the world #39;s largest photographic company, announced it was cutting 600 jobs in the UK and 270 in France yesterday, as it pressed on with its strategic refocus, brought on by the "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (AFP) - More than 135 people have been arrested in an international crackdown on fraudulent telemarketing operations that may have netted hundreds of millions of dollars from unwary victims, US Attorney General John Ashcroft said Tuesday "
Business,"Philip Morris USA will invest \$200 million in the next three years to upgrade its cigarette plant in Cabarrus County, Gov. Mike Easley announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The privately owned and operated SpaceShipOne spacecraft has won the \$10 million Ansari X Prize by successfully making its second manned flight into space.
Sports,"  The Dodgers absolutely love the team persona that they nurtured throughout the long regular season, the never say die, don #39;t count us out, play  #39;til the end Comeback King thing."
Sports,"Huntington, W.Va., golfer Pat Carter has advanced to the second round of match play at the US Mid-Amateur golf tournament. Carter defeated Scott Crawshaw of Pasadena, Calif."
World,"TEHRAN: UN atomic inspectors have returned to Iran and will be free to visit a disputed military site in their investigation of US allegations that Iran is seeking nuclear warheads, state television reported."
Business," Dollar and oil price weakness pulled  Asian export and resource shares down on Monday and knocked  Toyko shares lower, but strength in some bank and technology  issues underpinned broader stock markets."
Business,"A PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) board member told a Delaware court on Tuesday that the software maker would consider a bid from its rival Oracle Corp."
Business,"Crude oil prices jumped above \$51 a barrel yesterday, setting a fresh record amid a prolonged production shut-down in the Gulf of Mexico in the wake of Hurricane Ivan."
Sci/Tech,"Gordon Cooper, the former astronaut who died on Monday aged 77, played an important part in the American space programme which culminated in the first manned flight to the moon in 1969."
Sci/Tech,"The public preview of MSN #39;s upcoming search engine is back, this time with a Web index about five times fatter and reworked relevancy algorithms."
Sci/Tech,commentary The debate between Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox has intensified in recent months. Media columnists have put forth the merits of their case; an overwhelming number believe the time is right to bury Internet Explorer.
Sports,"Malcolm Glazer, the US sports tycoon trying to buy Manchester United, has begun talks with the club #39;s biggest shareholder and plans to tell investors that the club #39;s performance "
Sports,The Boston Red Sox erupted for seven runs in the fourth Tuesday and posted a 9-3 win over the Anaheim Angels in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
Sports,"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Sam Cassell did not show up Tuesday for the first day of training camp."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Former NFL running back Ricky Williams wants to know where he stands after retiring and subsequently being ordered to pay back nearly \$9 million to the Miami Dolphins."
World,"Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the former president, said the rocket had a range of 1,250 miles and added:  quot;Iran is determined to improve its military capabilities."
Sci/Tech, A PeopleSoft Inc.  board member told a Delaware court on Tuesday that the software maker would consider a bid from its rival Oracle Corp.  provided the price was right and a deal closed quickly.
Sci/Tech," Americans David J. Gross, H. David Politzer and Frank Wilczek won the 2004 Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their explanation of the force that binds particles inside the atomic nucleus."
Sci/Tech," A  #36;239 million satellite toppled to a factory floor last year because nobody bothered to check that it was secure before moving it, according to a NASA investigation board's report on the mishap."
Sci/Tech, Testing with dye is planned next spring to find out why water in a creek near the East Entrance has turned greenish.
Sci/Tech," A U.S. court has temporarily shut  down an operation that used ""spam"" e mail to drum up customers  for a fraudulent work at home scheme, the U.S. Federal Trade  Commission said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. House of Representatives on  Tuesday voted to crack down on deceptive ""spyware"" that hides  in users' computers and secretly monitors their activities."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> is still  targeting smaller companies for acquisitions, despite  speculation that now scuttled merger talks with business  software giant SAP AG <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SAPG.DE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SAPG.DE</A> signaled a shift in strategy,  Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Tuesday."
Business, A former Enron Corp.   assistant treasurer pleaded guilty on Tuesday in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for disguising the company's weak finances before its dramatic collapse.
Business, U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on  Tuesday as oil prices climbed to another record and economic  data showed slower than expected growth last month.
Business, Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.36  percent at the opening on Wednesday as profit taking pushed  down recent gainers including Bridgestone Corp. after the  market had risen in the previous four sessions.
Business," A former Enron Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A>  assistant treasurer pleaded guilty on Tuesday in U.S. District  Court to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for disguising  the company's weak finances before its dramatic collapse."
Business," A PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> board  member told a Delaware court on Tuesday that the software maker  would consider a bid from its rival Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>  provided the price was right and a deal closed quickly."
Business," Big labor unions at bankrupt US  Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> claimed on Tuesday the carrier  has fallen far short of proving that it must have immediate  court imposed wage and other cuts to survive."
Business," Delphi Corp. on Tuesday warned that its  third quarter loss would be wider than expected, the latest  auto parts supplier to say motor vehicle production cuts and  high raw materials costs would hurt results."
Business,"More than 100 individuals in the United States and 35 others in foreign nations have been arrested in a crackdown on telemarketing fraud that caused losses exceeding \$1 billion, US officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"What The Associated Press described as test pilot Michael Melvill #39;s  quot;corkscrewing, white-knuckle ride quot; on the first leg of SpaceShipOne #39;s successful attempt to win the \$10 million X-Prize, was actually a remarkable rendition of what generations of "
Sci/Tech, Communications chipmaker Broadcom today will announce a chip that combines four cores  the central brain of a chip  onto a single piece of silicon.
Sci/Tech,"EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) is the latest company to bridge the Internet and the telephone. It #39;s offering Voice over Internet Protocol (or VoIP) service for free to its customers, as it announced in a press release today."
Sci/Tech,"With starting hardware prices of \$3,993 and \$7,050 respectively, the IBM eServer(TM) p5-520 and p5-550 Express models are among the most cost-effective in the industry."
Sports,Arsenal have confirmed they have struck a lucrative deal with Emirates Airlines for the naming rights of their new Ashburton stadium.
Sports,WAYNE Rooney and Henrik Larsson are among the players nominated for FIFAs prestigious World Player of the Year award. Rooney is one of four Manchester United players on a list which is heavily influenced by the Premiership.
Sports,Epson has been a major supporter of motor sport since 1983 and believes the Japanese Grand Prix to be the perfect vehicle to communicate with its home market through the dynamic global sport of Formula One.
Sports,Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday that running back Kejuan Jones would be able to play in the No. 2 Sooners #39; game Saturday against No.
World,The United States Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding Israel cease all military operations in Northern Gaza and withdraw its forces.
Sci/Tech,New version of the Efficeon processor uses only 3 watts of power at 1-GHz speed.
Sci/Tech,Partisan panel debates presidential candidates' stand on technology issues.
Business,"Alan Horton, senior vice president of newspapers for EW Scripps Co., will retire from the company Dec. 31,. Horton, 61, has been affiliated with Scripps since 1965, when he took his first job out of college as a reporter for The Cincinnati Post."
Business,Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday as investors took profits following four straight sessions of gains. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.
Business,NEW YORK Charles Schwab says he is willing to stay on as CEO of the firm that bears his name as long as it takes to get the brokerage back on track.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif.Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its dual-core architecture here at In Stat/MDR #39;s Fall Processor Forum and provided the first estimates of the chip #39;s performance."
Sci/Tech,service provider Earthlink Inc. on Tuesday launched a service that enables high speed subscribers to make unlimited voice calls through their computers at no additional charge.
Sci/Tech,Nokia and Intel said Tuesday they would work together to create smartphones based on the Symbian-based Series 60 platform. The Nokia-created Series 60 platform has as its core the Symbian OS.
Sports,"Henrik Larsson, the former Celtic striker, has become the first player nominated for FIFA #39;s World Player of the Year award to have done so on the basis of performances in the Bank of Scotland Premierleague."
Sports,"MADRID: Spain will host England for a friendly on November 17 in Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the profits from which will go towards the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE), the Spanish Football Federation announced yesterday."
Sports,"First Test blues grip under strength rivals 10 05 2004, 09:51 BANGALORE, India (AFP)   India and Australia go into the first Test here without their first choice teams amid growing concern about both the inclement weather and how the wicket "
Sports,"Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Wizards forward Kwame Brown will not be ready for the season opener, but could play by the end of November."
World,Three sailors were injured yesterday after fire broke out on a submarine sold by the Royal Navy to Canada. Chicoutimi had left Faslane in Scotland on Monday after a lengthy refit as part of the sale of four submarines.
World,UNITED NATIONS: The United States yesterday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution demanding that Israel stop a major offensive in the Gaza Strip that has cost at least 68 Palestinian lives.
World,"WASHINGTON: The US did not have enough troops in Iraq to secure the country and paid a heavy price for the mistake, the former head of the US civilian administration in Baghdad has said."
Business,"Mart just keeps getting bigger. The retailer, already the largest in the world, announced aggressive expansion plans yesterday for the coming year, aiming to open or extend up to 530 stores around the world."
Business,"George Soros, the billionaire investor, is giving greater control of his business to his two sons, Robert and Jonathan, and at the same time scaling back his empire by spinning off several divisions."
Business, Hollinger International Inc. said Tuesday it will take a pretax charge of  $27 million to settle advertisers #39; lawsuits over inflated circulation numbers issued for years by the Chicago Sun Times.
Business,LONGTIME foes palmOne and Microsoft have announced a licensing deal that will allow the next generation of palmOne #39;s Treo smart phones to work directly with Microsoft #39;s Exchange email system.
Business,"Advanced Micro Devices yesterday warned that revenues in the third quarter would be lower than earlier forecasts, echoing a similar statement from Intel last month - its biggest rival in the chip sector."
Business,"LOUISVILLE, Ky. Fast-food giant Yum Brandsreported a 13 percent gain in third-quarter earnings today. The company says surging international sales and a turnaround at its KFC chicken restaurants were responsible."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc has found itself in the unusual position of losing a Java law suit, brought by photography giant Eastman Kodak."
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp will today announce that it will move its slower 1.5GHz Power5 processors into its eServer p5 520 and 550 servers in an attempt to make the  quot;Squadron quot; servers more appealing to customers using rival Sun Microsystems Inc #39;s Sparc/Solaris boxes and 
Sports,"That #39;s what Jaret Wright, the Braves #39; starting pitcher today, wanted to know about Roger Clemens in his improbable career extension with the Astros."
World," Choking back tears, President Megawati Sukarnoputri edged closer to conceding defeat yesterday, urging Indonesians to accept the results of the country #39;s landmark leadership ballot."
World,"Chechnya #39;s new Kremlin-backed president was sworn in Tuesday, taking the helm of this wartorn Russian region under heavy guard nearly five months after his predecessor "
Business,"Both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry profess to be  quot;free traders, quot; opposed to tariffs and other impediments to commerce."
World,"Britain will oppose European commission moves to impose permanent curbs on Turkish workers migrating to other areas of the EU as a key part of any agreement to admit the country to the union, a foreign office minister said yesterday."
Sci/Tech," A U.N. meeting on endangered species could help secure the survival one of humanity's closest living relatives, the orangutan, by saving its forest home from loggers, a leading expert said on Tuesday."
Business," The dollar was stuck in familiar ranges on Wednesday as the market awaited U.S. employment figures, while the yen came under pressure from another round of soaring oil prices."
Business," The Nikkei average was flat in  mid morning trade on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain hunting of  a number of blue chip stocks after U.S. stocks showed  resilience despite a rise in oil prices to new highs."
Sci/Tech,Says improved search capabilities will return results an average of 10 times faster than before.
Sports,"Don Shula knows what it takes to achieve a perfect season, and he says the New England Patriots have a chance to do it. On the other hand, Shula says, the winless Miami Dolphins have a shot at an upset Sunday at New England."
Sci/Tech,Chips have become so tiny that atomic-level defects cause serious problems.
Business,"all Street extended its fourth-quarter rally into a second day yesterday, supported by falling oil prices and a bullish assessment of the economy from a Federal Reserve official."
Sports,"Can #39;t give anything away in October, Mike Scioscia reasoned, and the Anaheim manager picked his best defensive infielders at second and third base to play the first game of the playoffs."
Sports,"NASHVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee Titans receiver Tyrone Calico will be out two to three weeks, and up to ten, because of a knee injury. Calico, counted on as a big-play deep threat, has torn cartilage suffered in a loss to San Diego Sunday."
World,"Description: NPR #39;s Linda Gradstein reports from the Israeli town of Sderot, a frequent target of Palestinian rocket fire from the nearby Gaza Strip."
Sci/Tech," Rumors of reinstating the military draft, which have flourished for months in panicky e mails, online chat rooms, college dorms and student newspapers, suddenly dominated  the House floor yesterday in one of the strangest parliamentary maneuvers in memory. With even its sponsor voting against it, a bill to require young adults to perform military or civil service failed, 402 to 2."
Sci/Tech, Chips have become so tiny that atomic level defects cause serious problems.
World," Asian and European leaders began arriving in Hanoi ahead of a summit aimed at boosting political, economic and cultural ties despite profound inter regional differences over Myanmar."
World," Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed a militant leader and a father and his son, officials said Wednesday, bringing to 75 the number of Palestinians killed in a weeklong offensive aimed at ending Palestinian rocket fire on Israeli towns."
World," Prime Minister John Howard's former rhetoric against illegal immigration has gone deafeningly quiet in Australia's election campaign, analysts say, not least because he needs Asian votes to win his own seat."
World," Israeli tanks shelled a town in the in the  northern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, killing three  Palestinians and wounding 10 children in their houses,  witnesses and medics said."
Sci/Tech,"MTV and the gaming industry are hoping characters from the gaming world will be able to reach the double-click generation. The message is clear: Young people need to take voting  seriously.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"MedImmune Inc. said Tuesday that it is evaluating whether it can help stem a threatened flu vaccination shortage by producing more doses of its inhaled vaccine FluMist after a request from federal officials. <BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World, Britain's Tony Blair flew to Khartoum on  Wednesday as the most senior yet in a parade of Western  government figures seeking to pressure Sudanese officials over  violence in Darfur province.
Sci/Tech,"The head of a trade association that represents competitors of the large regional telephone companies resigned after his lobbying blueprint was published by mistake on the Federal Communications Commission's Web site.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World," British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw  said on Tuesday violence must not upset plans to hold  nationwide elections in Iraq, whose prime minister indicated  the government was gearing up to retake rebel strongholds."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   Haiti's death toll from  last month's devastating flooding rose to more than 3,000 on  Tuesday, according to government officials who released what  they believe is the final death tally."
World, The United States and Brazil  predicted on Tuesday Latin America's largest country would  resolve a dispute with the U.N. nuclear watchdog over  inspections of a uranium enrichment plant.
World," Rodney Dangerfield, the bug eyed comic whose self deprecating one liners brought him stardom in clubs, television and movies and made his lament ""I don't get no respect"" a catchphrase, died Tuesday. He was 82..."
World," House Republicans sought to quash a persistent Internet rumor that President Bush wants to reinstate the draft if he is re elected, engineering an overwhelming vote Tuesday killing legislation that would do just that.    Republicans accused Democrats of feeding the rumor mill to scare young voters and their parents into voting against Bush..."
World,"Traffickers prefer Guatemala, where the radar is spotty and the government is largely unable to stop the flights carrying U.S. bound drugs."
World,"<p></p><p> By Saul Hudson</p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - The United States and Brazilpredicted on Tuesday Latin America's largest country wouldresolve a dispute with the U.N. nuclear watchdog overinspections of a uranium enrichment plant.</p>"
World,"<p></p><p> By Alan Baldwin</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - Olivier Panis, the oldest driver andonly Frenchman on the Formula One starting grid, says farewellto grand prix racing in Japan this weekend.</p>"
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Appeals court to rehear e-mail snoop case...Macromedia giving away Flex...T-Mobile adds security measure to hot spots.
Business,Protesters demonstrated outside the Milan courthouse where a judge ruled that two former Grant Thornton auditors should stand trial in January for their part in the collapse of Italian food group Parmalat.
Business,"BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. #39;s Wal-Mart division plans to open 40 to 45 new discount stores and 240 to 250 new supercenters in the United States starting Feb. 1. The company said that relocations "
Business,"After adding a host of special-interest tax cuts aimed at garnering support from individual senators for the overall bill, the congressional Republican leadership is poised to gain "
Business,Kodak said the reductions are because of the increasing popularity of digital photography. The cutbacks are part of the three-year program Kodak announced in January to reduce its 
Sports," Larry Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals turned Game 1 into a slugfest, and that was big trouble for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Walker homered twice and the Cardinals tied a postseason record by hitting five home runs, overwhelming Odalis Perez and the Dodgers in an 8 3 blowout Tuesday in the opener of their NL playoff series."
Sci/Tech,AMD used the Fall Processor Forum to provide more details about its dual-core Opteron architecture which is scheduled to be released by mid of 2005.
Sports,MANCHESTER United has received a takeover approach that boosted the club #39;s shares by over 5 per cent as industry sources said US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer planned a bid of \$1.
Sports,com. Poor Chone Figgins. He should have known he was in for a rough one when Manny Ramirez hammered a liner off his glove in the first inning of Boston #39;s 9-3 win over Anaheim in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
Sports,ARSENAL are to name their new ground Emirates Stadium after clinching a 100million sponsorship deal with an Arab airline. And Gunners chairman Peter Hill-Wood admitted it was an offer they simply couldn #39;t refuse.
Sports,"Zurich, Switzerland - England and Manchester United teenage sensation Wayne Rooney has made it on to the shortlist for Fifa #39;s 2004 Player of the Year award."
Sports,"New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield says he unknowingly used an illegal steroid obtained from BALCO during the 2002 season, Major League Baseball #39;s official Web Site said Tuesday quoting a magazine article."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: Israel has revealed that in the four years of the Palestinian uprising, or Intifada, it #39;s arrested 13 Palestinians who work for the UN, on suspicion of  quot;terrorist activities."
World," A Lufthansa passenger plane en route to Tel Aviv was diverted to Cyprus on Tuesday, escorted by Israeli war planes, after the airline received a bomb threat, officials said."
World,"AN audience was sickened to hear Billy Connolly joke about the fate of British hostage Ken Bigley during a live show. Referring to the terrorists who threatened to behead Bigley, the Scots "
World,"TONY Blair will today deliver an ultimatum to warlords in Sudan as he visits the conflict-ridden African country. In talks in Khartoum he will tell the Sudanese government they need to do more to stop the fighting in Darfur which has claimed 50,000 lives."
Sports, Curt Schilling pitched 6 2/3 innings  and Manny Ramirez hit a three run homer in a seven run fourth  frame to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 9 3 win over the host  Anaheim Angels in their American League Divisional Series  opener Tuesday.
Sports," New York Yankees slugger Gary  Sheffield says he unknowingly used an illegal steroid obtained  from BALCO during the 2002 season, Major League Baseball's  official Web Site said Tuesday quoting a magazine article."
Sports," Belgian Kim Clijsters is unsure about the  exact nature of the injury that has prematurely ended her  season, her fiance Lleyton Hewitt said on Wednesday."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox beat Anaheim, 9-3, and have the look of a team intent on making things easier for themselves this year."
Sports,"The Kansas City Chiefs were a confident bunch even sporting an 0-3 mark coming into Baltimore. But by outmuscling the Ravens, the Chiefs have new life."
World,South African President Thabo Mbeki traveled to Ivory Coast #39;s rebel-held north on Sunday in a redoubled peace effort for West Africa #39;s war-divided economic hub.
Sports,The Wizards opened training camp confident they have a better feel for the complicated Princeton offense installed by Eddie Jordan.
Business,House Republican negotiators beat back Senate efforts to more aggressively regulate tobacco and to more strictly limit tax shelters Tuesday as a congressional conference committee moved toward approving the most significant corporate tax legislation in two decades.
Business,"Union and hotel officials met Tuesday for the first full day of negotiations in two weeks. But they said they did not come closer to a deal on a contract for 3,800 hotel workers at 14 hotels in the District who have been working without one since Sept. 15."
Business, London's Savoy Court Apartments are counted among Britain's most exclusive private residences. And No. 6 was among the most lavishly appointed.
Business,"The Public Broadcasting Service said yesterday that it signed a deal to move its headquarters from Alexandria to Crystal City, where Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty has renovated offices and retail space to make the area more pedestrian-friendly and attract non-government tenants."
Business,"As D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams (D) announced the return of Major League Baseball to Washington last week, he praised Fannie Mae chairman and chief executive Franklin D. Raines and financier Frederic V. Malek for their efforts as part of a high-powered ownership group seeking to buy the team."
Business,"A federal agency filed a lawsuit against the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington yesterday, claiming the hotel discriminated against a former dishwasher by failing to rehire him because he does not speak fluent English."
Business,Former Enron Corp. assistant treasurer Timothy Despain pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors investigating the company.
Business,Crude oil futures jumped above 51 dollars a barrel Tuesday amid concern that hurricane damage to production in the Gulf of Mexico would keep supplies from rising enough to meet winter needs.
Sports,All right. Here are the things a starting pitcher would rather do than face the St. Louis Cardinals lineup: Go out in public wearing that wig Tom Sizemore used to portray Pete Rose in  quot;Hustle.
Sports,"Brazil striker Ronaldo is likely to face Venezuela in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier despite strains in both thighs.  quot;I believe that he won #39;t miss out because, with this type "
Business,House Republican negotiators beat back Senate efforts to more aggressively regulate tobacco and to more strictly limit tax shelters yesterday as a congressional conference committee moved 
Business,Tokyo stocks inched up Wednesday morning as investors tried to shake off pessimism about the nation #39;s economy and stick to an upbeat economic report last week.
Business,"The biotech giant is hit with a subpoena requesting documents related to the promotion of Rituxan, its best-selling drug. Just two days before its third-quarter earnings release, biotechnology pioneer Genentech "
World," British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Tuesday violence must not upset plans to hold nationwide elections in Iraq, whose prime minister indicated the government was gearing up to retake rebel strongholds."
World,"The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, has said he will not resign over the controversial Iraqi Oil-for-Food programme."
World," Mexico City legislators from the leftist Democratic Revolution Party, the PRD, stormed into the lower house of congress and seized the speaker's podium Tuesday to prevent discussion of proposed funding changes for local education."
World," The United States has agreed to delay the planned withdrawal of 12,500 troops from South Korea by three years to 2008, a news agency reported Wednesday."
World, Lawyers for Australian terror suspect Mamdouh Habib were confident he would soon be released from the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
World, A U.S. Senate candidate who said recently that homosexuals should not be teaching in South Carolina's public schools has added another group to his list of poor role models for children  #151; pregnant women with live in boyfriends.
World," It's not about Arnold, lawmakers indicated. But the California governor was certainly one of the rising stars on many minds Tuesday as a Senate panel talked about amending the Constitution to let immigrants occupy the White House."
World,"French police said yesterday that they had ended their practice of hiding plastic explosives in air passengers #39; luggage to train bomb-sniffing dogs after one such bag got lost, possibly "
World, Sen. John Edwards accused the Bush administration Tuesday night of bungling the war in Iraq and presiding over a historic loss of jobs...
World,"French officials were prepared to provide as many as 15,000 troops for an invasion before relations soured with the Bush administration, according to a new book published in France this week."
Sports, Boston #39;s Curt Schilling wasn #39;t his usual dominant self on Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series versus Anaheim.
Sports,"Former NFL running back Ricky Williams has asked the league to hold a hearing to clarify his playing status. Williams, who is reported to be considering a comeback, wants to know "
Sports,NEW England rugby captain Jonny Wilkinson has revealed how he deals with the potentially crippling nerves that have afflicted him since childhood.
Sports,SOCCEROOS superstar Harry Kewell is optimistic he can overcome a painful groin injury and play in Saturdays Confederations Cup qualifier against the Solomon Islands.
Business,Mart has shrugged off growing opposition to its dominance of the US retail market by announcing plans for another 500 stores in 2005.
Sports,"Ricky Williams wants to rejoin the Miami Dolphins and has asked the N.F.L. how soon he can return, his agent said."
Sports,"More than 100 protesters denounced a proposal to build a baseball stadium, vowing that Mayor Anthony Williams will face stiff opposition."
Sports,Baseball and Peter Angelos have not agreed on compensation to offset the impact of a Washington team on the Baltimore franchise.
Business," Asian shares shrugged off record oil  prices on Wednesday to hit five month highs as key technology  issues cheered resilience in their U.S. peers, but concern  about the impact of high energy costs on firms' profits capped  gains."
Business,"The board of Lazard met in Paris but did not vote on a plan by its chief executive, Bruce Wasserstein, to take the firm public."
Business,"George Soros, the billionaire financier, is handing more control of his money management firm to two of his sons as he continues to scale back the focus of his investment firm."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed he expects to sign a new contract  quot;within the next few days quot;. Wenger #39;s current Highbury contract expires at the end of this season but his new deal is set to keep him at the club until at least 2008.
Sports,"Ron Gardenhire spotted Jacque Jones in the lobby of the team hotel Tuesday morning. Still coping with the death of his father, Jones didn #39;t hesitate to tell his manager how he felt."
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Ricky Williams wants to rejoin the Miami Dolphins and has asked the National Football League how soon he can return, his agent said yesterday."
Sports,"Reggie Miller has the option to extend his current contract to the 2005-06 season, but the Pacers #39; all-time leading scorer is talking like his 18th NBA season will be his last."
Sports,Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said on Tuesday that he #39;s hoping time will heal some of the wounds created by Sammy Sosa #39;s early exit from the season finale and 
Sci/Tech,"As computers and hand-held electronic gadgets eats into sales, this holiday season promises to be an especially competitive one for toymakers."
Sci/Tech,"Both campaigns have exhorted their supporters to flood the media with messages declaring a winner in the debates, hoping to influence the post-debate spin wars."
World,"withdrawal of troops and settlers from occupied Gaza next year. Militants seek to claim any pullout as a victory.  quot;Islamic Jihad will not be broken by this martyrdom, quot; said Khaled al-Batsh, a senior political leader in Gaza."
Sci/Tech,Three Americans who helped describe the force that binds together the atomic nucleus were named winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Sci/Tech,"Shares in Google, the Internet search engine, continue to rise and broke the \$135 ceiling."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Communications Commission came under sharp criticism in Congress over the suspension of a program that pays for Internet service at public schools and libraries.
Sports,Pittsburgh head coach Walt Harris shared a story Sunday night after accepting a BCS Bowl Invitation on national television to play in the Fiesta Bowl on New Years Day against undefeated Utah.
Business,"Like the cherry blossoms in the spring and loyalty to the Redskins, the power and influence of Fannie Mae are among those aspects of Washington that never seem to change - until now."
Sci/Tech,"One short flight for man, or the start of a long voyage for rich men. That #39;s one way of looking at Monday #39;s historic jaunt of the revolutionary spacecraft SpaceShipOne, which crossed the brink of space for the second time in six days."
Sci/Tech,"The bald eagle is out of the woods but other birds of prey are in trouble. An icon of conservationists, the bald eagle was on the brink of extinction in America #39;s lower 48 "
Sci/Tech,"I own quite a few Coltrane CDs -- mad jazz saxophone player from the  #39;60s. Timeless. If you #39;ve never heard  quot;A Love Supreme, quot; well, you #39;ve missed out."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. introduced on Tuesday a new version of its Internet TV service, seeking to broaden its appeal beyond a relatively small base of older, computer-phobic users."
Sports, Johan Santana threw seven shutout innings and Jacque Jones homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 2 0 victory over New York in the opener of a best of five American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
Sports,Dennis Lillee is in little doubt. The India-Australia four-match Test series which begins at Bangalore tomorrow  quot;amounts to a world championship contest quot;.
Sports,MIDDLESBROUGH have landed themselves with the most glamorous ties of the new-look Uefa Cup - but also face the most difficult opponents of the inaugural group phase of the competition.
Sports,"By staff writers. TIGER Woods has stepped off the first tee on the life course that is marriage, saying  quot;I do quot; to his model fiancee Elin Nordegren overnight."
Sports,Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne announced Wednesday his resignation from Boston United as player-coach of the fourth division side.
World,The Brazilian government on Tuesday condemned Israeli incursions into the Gaza Strip that killed at least 70 Palestinians and injured 250.
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powellsaid Tuesday that Brazil will be an  quot;important candidate quot; for new permanent members of the United Nations Security Council should the council be expanded.
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc.'s board is prepared to drop its ferocious resistance to Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid and negotiate a price above the current  #36;7.7 billion offer if there's ""high certainty"" a deal can be done quickly, a company director said in court Tuesday."
Business," Asian shares shrugged off record oil prices on Wednesday to hit five month highs as key technology issues cheered resilience in their U.S. peers, but concern about the impact of high energy costs on firms' profits capped gains."
Business,"NEW YORK George Soros is handing greater control of his \$12.8 billion money management firm to his sons, Robert and Jonathan, and spinning off his real estate, credit and buyout units, a memo sent to investors and staff said."
Business," Oil prices roared to new record highs yesterday, within a whisker of  $51 a barrel, on worries about supplies from the Gulf of Mexico, where almost 30 percent of production remains shut."
Business,Industry giants are giving Howard University \$70.6 million in technology to help the school #39;s engineering and science programs.
Business,"In their first response to regulators #39; allegations that the company manipulated its books, executives of mortgage funding giant Fannie Mae plan to defend its accounting and say the actions "
Business,"OCTOBER 05, 2004 -- Ten leading San Francisco hotels this week locked out employees in sympathy with the four hotels impacted by last week #39;s strike by the local Unite Here branch of the AFL-CIO."
Sci/Tech,"GUANGZHOU, China - In southern China, it doesnt matter if an animal is an endangered species. As long as it walks, wriggles or jumps, its good enough for the pot."
Sports,That #39;s a phrase the Yankees may need to keep telling themselves as this Division Series with the tiny-market Twins progresses.
World,"BOURNEMOUTH, England Conservative Party leader Michael Howard is trying to turn next year #39;s expected national elections in Britain into a battle of trust and credibility."
World," Two Indonesian female migrant workers freed by militants in Iraq are expected to arrive home within a day or two, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said Wednesday (6/10/04)."
World," The United States, under pressure  from South Korea, has agreed to stretch over an additional  three years until 2008 the withdrawal of 12,500 American  troops, U.S. officials said on Wednesday."
World," Japan is confident it can secure the  votes needed to resume commercial trade in whale products and  that this would be a step toward lifting a ban on hunting the  marine giants, a Japanese official said Wednesday."
World,Afghanistan's presidential campaign draws to a close - a day after President Karzai holds his first rally.
Business,Fannie Mae #39;s chief executive and another top official are to appear before Congress to explain an accounting lapse at the mortgage giant amid regulators #39; allegations of earnings manipulation and management misdeeds.
Business,"The Bush campaign is blowing on the dice and praying for good jobs data Friday. Recruitment firm Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas tracks hiring and layoff announcements around the country."
World,"Vice President Dick Cheney defended the administration's record in Iraq, and Senator John Edwards offered pointed criticism in a highly contentious and personal matchup."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is expected to disclose on Wednesday features of the forthcoming version of its WebSphere application server, which will center on improving performance and administration."
Sports,"The British soccer club Manchester United said on Monday that it had received a preliminary takeover offer, which one person close to the talks said was from the owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Malcolm Glazer."
Sports,"Larry Walker is back in the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, and he #39;s making the most of his second shot. In the Cardinals #39; playoff National League opener, the three-time batting champion led the hit parade."
Sports,"He inquires about a return to the NFL but it #39;s doubtful he will play for Miami. DAVIE - After traveling the world, Ricky Williams has decided he would like to play football again."
World,"Iran said yesterday that its missiles now have a range of more than 1,200 miles, a substantial extension of their previously declared range."
World," Johan Santana and the Minnesota Twins' dazzling defense had the New York Yankees seeing double. Santana and the Twins escaped trouble with the help of a record setting five double plays, Jacque Jones homered in his first start since the death of his father, and the Twins beat the Yankees 2 0 Tuesday night to win their eighth straight opener in a postseason series..."
World,"More than 3,000 US and Iraqi soldiers started a major operation yesterday against insurgent strongholds just south of Baghdad, their second mission in five days to take control from militants whose attacks threaten national elections seen as crucial to "
Sci/Tech,"Pioneering astronaut Gordon Cooper has died in California, at age 77. He was one of the seven Mercury astronauts who led the way in the exploration of space."
Sci/Tech,Internet giant Yahoo is introducing new search engine tools that will enable users to create personal folders and share their favorite links with others.
Sci/Tech,"To nurture a community vibe at its retail stores, Apple Computer encourages customers to hang out and play around with the equipment."
Sports,Johan Santana and Jacque Jones were a dynamic duo Tuesday night as they led the Minnesota Twins to a 2-0 win over the New York Yankees.
Sports,"It was a victory that occurred with all the subtlety of a bulldozer. The 9-3 thrashing that the Sox delivered in Anaheim proved so complete, so convincing, that it left few "
Business, Managers of mortgage finance giant  Fannie Mae will defend themselves before Congress on Wednesday  against government findings that they broke accounting rules to  deliver steady earnings growth quarter after quarter.
Business,"A PeopleSoft director testified on Tuesday that he would be open to considering Oracle's \$7.7 billion offer. But, PeopleSoft executives said the company remains opposed."
Business,"The pilots will vote on US Airway's demand for \$300 million in wage and benefit concessions, their union said Tuesday night."
Sports,"Chad Pennington, who missed the previous three games due to a rotator cuff injury on his right (throwing) shoulder, returned with a fury on Sunday."
Business,"Breaking his public silence since a federal regulator issued a scathing report last month, Franklin D. Raines, the chairman and chief executive of Fannie Mae, is expected "
Business," American firms announced the steepest job cuts in eight months in September and also slashed hiring plans, a survey showed."
Sports,"Australia has made a slow but solid start to the first cricket Test against India in Bangalore. After seven overs, the tourists had reached 0 for 14, with Matthew Hayden on 5 and Justin Langer on 4. For up to date scores, visit our live scorecard."
Sports,"The cricket Board has appointed Gavaskar as consultant to the Indian team for the Test series beginning on Wednesday. His job, according to Gavaskar himself, is to help the players sort out their problems and advise them."
Sports,England captain David Beckham is relishing the opportunity to face up to some of his former rivals from the English Premier League in an all-British World Cup qualifier against Wales at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Sports,"PLAYER OF THE GAME: Playing with a broken nose, Seattle point guard Sue Bird set a WNBA playoff record for assists with 14, also pumping in 10 points as the Storm claimed the Western Conference title last night."
World,"More than 3,000 US and Iraqi forces launched a major operation Tuesday against insurgent strongholds just south of Baghdad, their second "
Business,"A former Merrill Lynch executive pointed to a verbal buyout agreement with Enron Corp. in saying he might support an  quot;unsecured deal quot; with another company, according to an e-mail presented to jurors in an ongoing conspiracy and fraud trial."
Business,Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp. may strengthen its corporate governance provisions after investors and shareholder groups said they will vote against the company #39;s move to the US if shareholders rights are diminished.
Sports," The Yankees went to work Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins wishing they could walk to the mound, pinch Johan Santana on the arm just to see if he #39;s human."
Sports,One of the latest additions to St. Louis power-filled lineup helped turn home plate into a launching pad Tuesday at Busch Stadium.
Sports," For all the fuss over reported admissions of steroid use by Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield, Major League Baseball probably won #39;t discipline them."
Sci/Tech," Magma continued to push up into the Mount St. Helens volcano on Tuesday, pushing up the lava crust and creating a boiling lake in the crater, a government scientist said."
World, Britain's Tony Blair arrived in Khartoum Wednesday as the most senior yet in a parade of Western government figures seeking to pressure Sudanese officials over violence in Darfur province.
Sci/Tech,The panel that made the recommendation that the greater sage grouse was in no immediate danger of extinction was provided with two competing reviews of the available science.
World," Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday that the debate against Democratic Sen. John Edwards marked the first time the two had met. In fact, the two had met twice previously."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney and Democrat John Edwards wielded stilettos rather than clubs in their vice presidential debate on Tuesday, keeping their emotions under tight control while still delivering fierce personal attacks on each another."
World,"A Tory government would take tough action on crime and introduce random drug-testing in schools, shadow home secretary David Davis will say."
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue beefs up its WebSphere 6 application server, promising better performance, reliability and simplified administration."
Business,"Oracle may yet prevail, but not because its target is surrendering. Digging in for a long fight is more likely. When PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors fired Chief Executive Craig Conway on Oct. 1, Wall Street "
Business,Managers of mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae will defend themselves before Congress on Wednesday against government findings that they broke accounting rules to deliver 
Business,  Yum Brands came in slightly ahead of Wall Street #39;s third quarter forecasts with a 13 percent gain in earnings even as commodity prices rose.
Business,"Shares of J-Power, Japan #39;s biggest electricity wholesaler, made a strong debut on Wednesday, trading at a 5.2 percent premium over their offer price as the stock #39;s perceived low risk attracted investors."
Sci/Tech,"IBM announces one of its most secure notebooks to date, with the introduction of the T Series ThinkPad T42 with an integrated fingerprint reader (a \$50 option)."
Sports, 1926  #151; Babe Ruth hit three homers to lead the Yankees to a 10 5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Series.
Sports,Johnny Damon officially laid  quot;Cowboy Up quot; to rest as the Red Sox #39; identifying slogan prior to the start of their American League Division Series yesterday at Angel Stadium.
Sports,"It has become a bit of tradition for Larry Walker that when October comes around, he goes fishing.  quot;Normally, I #39;m up in my cabin in British Columbia with my brother and some buddies fishing for some salmon "
Sports, Johan Santana threw seven  shutout innings and Jacque Jones homered to lead the Minnesota  Twins to a 2 0 victory over New York in the opener of a  best of five American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
Sports,"Ricky Williams wants to rejoin the Miami Dolphins and has asked the N.F.L. how soon he can return, his agent said."
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. cursed on a nationally televised Nascar broadcast on Sunday, and it cost him the lead in a close race for the Nextel Cup drivers championship."
Sports,"Nursing a repaired nose, Sue Bird has 10 points and 14 assists to lead the Seattle Storm to the WNBA finals with an 82-62 win over the Sacramento Monarchs on Tuesday."
Business,"Unions and executives at Italy's Alitalia reach a deal with the government on layoffs, opening the way for a wholesale restructuring."
Sci/Tech,"As computers and hand-held electronic gadgets eat into sales, this holiday season promises to be an especially competitive one for toymakers."
Sci/Tech,"A UN meeting on endangered species could help secure the survival one of humanity #39;s closest living relatives, the orangutan, by saving its forest home from loggers, a leading expert said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Summer games are over for the Heat. Coach Stan Van Gundy has the players now, and there will be no more freelancing offense and optional defense."
World,"European papers on Wednesday have their eyes firmly focused eastwards, ahead of a key judgment by the European Commission on whether Turkey has met European Union criteria for accession talks."
Business,"An international investigation has netted 135 arrests in connection with illegal telemarketing operations, many of which targeted  quot;the elderly, the needy and the vulnerable, quot; Attorney General John Ashcroft said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"BANGKOK, Thailand (DPA): Activists from the Greenpeace environmentalist group on Wednesday handcuffed themselves to the gates of the Malaysian embassy in Bangkok to protest Malaysia #39;s  quot;laundering quot; of ramin, a protected hardwood found primarily in "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer was in the UK for barely 24 hours this week, squeezing in meetings with the recently-appointed head of egovernment Ian Watmore and Vodafone Group chief executive Arun Sarin."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK: Computer Associates International Inc. interim Chief Executive Kenneth Cron said on Tuesday he is positive about the current business environment, and maintained the software supplier #39;s earnings outlook for its just-ended fiscal quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Robert Sutor, IBM #39;s director of WebSphere Foundation Software, told ZDNet UK on Friday at a press briefing in Montpellier that the open-source application server JBoss was more of threat to BEA than to IBM #39;s own application server software WebSphere."
Sports,"Johnny Damon stats, news officially laid Cowboy Up #39; #39; to rest as the Red Sox stats, schedule #39; identifying slogan prior to the start of their American League Division Series yesterday at Angel Stadium."
Sports,"In the storied, almost century-long rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas, even legendary OU Coach Bud Wilkinson lost a few games in a row to the Longhorns."
Sports,"Plenty of eyebrows were raised yesterday when it was learned Yankees MVP-candidate Gary Sheffield had essentially tossed himself, as well as home run king Barry Bonds, under the "
World,At least three Palestinians were killed and others were wounded early Wednesday as Israeli tanks shelled houses in the northern Gaza Strip.
World,"ELEANOR HALL: While Australians will be heading to the polls on Saturday, on the other side of the world Afghans are voting this weekend in the first ever democratic election in their country."
World,"Oct. 5, 2004 - BOURNEMOUTH, England Conservative Party leader Michael Howard tried to turn next year #39;s expected national elections in Britain into a battle of trust and credibility, accusing Prime Minister "
World,"Following a wave of criticism from opposition parties and human rights organisations, Italy has stopped its wholesale deportation from Lampedusa of more than 1,300 refugees to Libya, where Italy believes they have come from."
Business,House lawmakers yesterday killed a Senate proposal to give the Food and Drug Administration authority over the manufacture and marketing of tobacco.
Sports,"Golfing superstar Tiger Woods has reportedly wed girlfriend Elin Nordegren in a lavish sunset ceremony at a resort. People Magazine said Woods, 28, and the former Swedish nanny Nordegren, 24, exchanged marriage "
Sports,St. Louis Cardinals Larry Walker follows through on his third inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday at Busch Stadium in St.
Sports,"Maybe all you need to know about these Astros is that when someone mentioned the franchise #39;s history of first-round flameouts to Roger Clemens on Tuesday, he looked like he #39;d "
Sports,WELFARE authorities in the Solomon Islands have reacted with outrage after a local soccer fan reportedly offered his eight-year-old son as bait for a bet on the Solomons #39; clash with Australia.
Sports,"Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is keeping freshman running back Adrian Peterson off limits to the media this week, as the Sooners prepare for the Red River Shootout."
World," The final report of the chief U.S. arms inspector for Iraq was expected to undercut a principal Bush administration rationale for removing Saddam Hussein, that Saddam's Iraqi government had weapons of mass destruction."
World, Main points from the vice presidential debate between Republican Dick Cheney and Democrat John Edwards:
World,Loyalists of both parties might think the No. 2 candidates were more slashing debaters than John Kerry and President Bush.
Business,"An American and a British law firm, both of which have expanded rapidly, announced a merger yesterday to form one of the largest corporate law firms."
World,"Tariq Ramadan, a Swiss theologian of Egyptian descent, has been chased by allegations that his public face of moderation conceals an extremist core."
Sci/Tech,A desktop computer seems an unlikely place to find a car radiator. But open up the latest rendition of Apple Computer #39;s Power Mac and that is essentially what you #39;ll find.
Business,"HOUSTONMerrill Lynch  amp; Co. drafted a letter in mid-June, 2000, instructing Enron Corp. to wire \$7.5 million (US) to a specified account by the end of that month to buy out the brokerage #39;s \$7 million investment in three barges."
Business,"Sola International (SOL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , an eyeglass lens maker, said on Sunday that it had agreed to be bought by Germany #39;s Carl Zeiss AG and European private equity firm EQT for about \$815 million in cash."
Business,"George Soros was handing greater control of his \$12.8 billion (R82.7 billion) money management firm over to his sons and spinning off his property, credit and buyout units, said a memo sent yesterday to investors and staff."
Business,"Almonds are one of California #39;s most valuable crops, worth \$1.5 billion a year. But harvesting them comes with its own high price, an estimated 11,220 tons of dust."
Sci/Tech,"In terms of space travel, one chapter opened and another closed in America on Monday. On the same day in which the future showed a glimpse of itself when a privately built rocket ship broke through Earth #39;s "
Business,"SF AIRPORT -- The nation #39;s largest union of flight attendants mailed 21,000 strike authorization ballots to United Airlines attendants Thursday, setting the stage for possible strikes nationwide."
Business,"Retail giant plans to build up to 250 supercenters in  #39;05 despite a rising tide of community opposition. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, plans to open more so-called supercenters next year "
Business,"Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, reached a government-brokered agreement with its labor unions that will allow the carrier to cut about 3,700 jobs and gain funding for a plan to reorganize the company."
Business, Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday morning as gains in such shares as technology and marine transport helped erase earlier losses prompted by an overnight fall in US blue chip shares.
Business,"  A Secret Service ink expert was acquitted yesterday of lying on the stand at Martha Stewart #39;s trial, a case the homemaking expert seized on in her bid to have her conviction thrown out."
Sports,"SANDY LANE BEACH, BARBADOS -- Tiger Woods went scuba diving off a yacht yesterday morning amid reports he was to marry fiancee Elin Nordegren at a sunset ceremony."
Sports,Standing in his rhinestone-studded Elvis suit with a Massachusetts license plate dangling from his neck and a Boston Red Sox hat on 
Sports,"  Jaret Wright couldn #39;t get much lower: Waived by a last place team, he stood outside Houston #39;s Minute Maid Park with his luggage stacked beside him, waiting for a cab to the airport."
Sports,Stephen Jackson already has made clear his willingness to do whatever it takes to be a part of a winning team again -- including coming off the bench behind Indiana Pacers veteran Reggie Miller.
World," The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council, which would have called on Israel to end its deadly military operation in the Gaza Strip."
World,Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri is unlikely to contest her defeat in last month #39;s presidential election race at the constitutional court.
World,"ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) - A training school for counter-terrorist spies from Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific will be set up if the coalition is re-elected on Saturday, Prime Minister John Howard said Tuesday."
Business, Managers of mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae will defend themselves before Congress on Wednesday against government findings that they broke accounting rules to deliver steady earnings growth quarter after quarter.
Business,Two Gilbert brothers were arrested Monday as part of a worldwide crackdown on telemarketing schemes that have victimized more than 5 million people for an estimated \$1 billion in losses.
Business,Tokyo stocks ended higher for the fifth straight session Wednesday on optimism for solid corporate earnings and hopes for economic recovery.
Sports,"Two things are certain in life: The sun will rise in the East, and Sam Cassell will be unhappy with his contract. Training camps opened Tuesday around the NBA, but Cassell declined to grace the Minnesota Timberwolves with his presence."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Oct. 6, 2004 - Israel stepped up airstrikes in its Gaza offensive, killing an Islamic Jihad leader and bringing to 75 the number of Palestinians killed in the operation to end rocket fire on Israeli towns."
World," Human rights defenders face arrest and  torture in China, and the European Union should raise the issue  at a summit with Beijing's leaders this week, Amnesty  International said in a new report Monday."
Sci/Tech,The earthquakes that have shaken the area for two weeks stopped almost entirely after Mount St. Helens let out a burst of steam and ash for the fifth straight day.
World," Funding is the only obstacle to U.N. approval for Cambodia to begin long delayed trials of former Khmer Rouge leaders blamed for some 1.7 million deaths, the United Nations said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in chemistry, and their research, according to the Nobel Foundation:"
World, Sudan's U.N. ambassador challenged the United States to send troops to the Darfur region if it really believes a genocide is taking place as the U.S. Congress and President Bush's administration have determined.
World," After a shaky debate performance and new controversy over the war in Iraq, President Bush is stepping up his criticism of Sen. John Kerry on national security and the economy."
Sports," Andy Roddick searched out Carlos Moya in the throng of jumping, screaming Spanish tennis players, hoping to shake hands."
World," US Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic rival John Edwards clashed on Iraq, terrorism, and the economy in their only debate, trading frequently personal attacks 28 days before the November 2 election."
World, Supporters of a major rewrite of corporate tax law are optimistic they will be able to complete congressional action this week on legislation needed to end a bitter trade fight with Europe and shower  #36;130 billion in new tax breaks on businesses.
World," The number of refugees admitted to the United States nearly doubled over the past year, primarily due to more efficient screening procedures, the State Department said Monday."
Business,"Robert Reich, former secretary of labor in the Clinton administration, is the author of  quot;Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America."
Business,"Struggling Italian flagship carrier Alitalia signed an agreement overnight with the government and labor unions on helping employees whose jobs will be slashed under a plan to save the airline, news reports said Wednesday."
Business,"Demand for mobile phones remains  quot;robust quot; according to the latest update from retailer Carphone Warehouse. In the 13 weeks to 25 September, the firm saw connections grow by 25 on the same period a year ago to 1.55 million."
Business,Former Enron Corp. Assistant Treasurer Timothy Despain was charged in Houston federal court Tuesday with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and has agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors investigating the company.
Business,"A survivor of the Nazi regime and later the communists in his homeland of Hungary, the 74-year-old Mr. Soros has built his massive investment empire worth some US\$12."
Business,The state yesterday rehired the poster child for the mutual fund scandal and fired the industry #39;s current golden child. The Massachusetts state pension fund 
Business,Sotheby #39;s Holdings Inc. almost quadrupled its guarantees to art collectors including Philip Berman #39;s heir and Hester Diamond in the last year as it gathered works for a November sale in New York and overtook 
Sci/Tech,"In a scene from the film  quot;The Right Stuff, sunlight streams through the window of astronaut Leroy Gordon  quot;Gordo quot; Cooper #39;s Faith 7 spacecraft as it reaches orbit."
Sci/Tech,Scouring the web using Yahoo is set to become a lot more personal following the unveiling of the beta version of a host of new tools that allow users to search and save results just they way they want to.
Sci/Tech,"According ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August, application development is the last priority, but nonetheless an important one."
Sci/Tech,You can archive old home movies onto DVD without ever touching a PC. We explore your options and offer some tips on doing it right.
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home-server system in Japan with a 1,000 gigabytes of hard-drive storage - enough to record seven TV channels for a week straight, the company said."
Sports,"Gary Sheffield signed with the Yankees to play in the postseason, and he said he won #39;t be distracted by a controversy stemming from his admission to unknowingly using a steroid two years."
Sports,Los Angeles Dodgers starter Odalis Perez learned just how quickly things can unravel against the potent St. Louis Cardinals. After allowing Albert Pujols #39;s first-inning 
Sports,"BARBADOS, West Indies -- Tiger Woods married his Swedish girlfriend Elin Nordegren at a ceremony on the Caribbean island of Barbados, local media reported."
Sports,DAVID BECKHAM last night backed Michael Owen to prove he deserves to be a Real Madrid galactico but admitted that his new club-mate will have to prove it himself.
Sports,ARSENE WENGER will finally sign a new three-year contract extension with Arsenal by the end of the week as the club prepare to face a fans #39; backlash over the naming of their new stadium.
Sports,A RIVAL consortium last night declared war on US tycoon Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid to take control of Manchester United. Former Football League chairman Keith Harris is heading a team of  #39;red knights #39; to wrestle the club from dollar billionaire Glazer.
Sports,"Even with its MVP forward and All-Star point guard, the Storm was a flawed team. It was predictable, relying too heavily on the tandem of Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird."
Sports,"South Africa is progressing with its plans to host a round of the F1 World Championship from 2007 onwards. South Africa last held a F1 grand prix in 1993, which was won by Alain Prost, and is now keen to return to the F1 fold."
Sports,"The Baltimore Ravens expect Jamal Lewis to play Sunday night against the Washington Redskins. However, they already are preparing for the possibility an NFL suspension would take away their star running back for up to four games."
World,"JABALIYA, Gaza StripThe harvest of death in this most dispossessed of refugee camps continued yesterday as the Israeli army finished its first week in a grim, open-ended manhunt for Palestinian militants, killing 10 people and wounding at least nine."
World," At least eleven people, including two suicide bombers, were killed and dozens injured in Iraq yesterday as insurgents continued to target United States and Iraqi security forces using car bombs."
World,The Irish government has given Kenneth Bigley - kidnapped in Iraq - an Irish passport in a bid to stress his non-British roots. It was issued following appeals from his family and his dual citizenship means 
World,Tory leader Michael Howard has kick-started his party #39;s gloomy General Election prospects with a key speech on crime and pensions.
Business," China will phase out measures aimed at reining in the overheating economy amid fears that the tough controls may lead to a hard landing, a press report said."
Business," Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd. has  offered an olive branch to investors opposed to it moving its  main share listing to the United States, telling them it is  considering moves to enhance shareholder rights."
Sports, George Washington's weekend has to rank among the best in school history. The Colonials beat two Top 25 teams in winning the BB amp;T Classic and have won five straight since a season opening loss to top ranked Wake Forest.
Business, Bankrupt US Airways took a crucial  step toward securing  $300 million in concessions from its  pilots union late on Tuesday when leaders of the labor group  said they would forward a plan to cut wages and benefits to all  pilots for a vote.
Business,"Crude oil prices stay close to record levels at more than \$51 a barrel, amid production problems in the Gulf of Mexico."
Business,"Employers take heed: Baby boomers might have been content to put work above all else, but that's not necessarily true of Generations X and Y."
Business,"You're at a dance club or shopping mall when you hear a great new song. So you pull out your cellphone, press a few keys, hold it up to the speakers, then press a few more keys. Now a digital recording of the song is on its way to your home computer, with the 99-cent charge added to your phone ..."
Business,"Healthcare costs in employer-sponsored plans are expected to rise an average of 8 percent in 2005, the first time the increase has sunk to single digits in the last five years, a new survey said."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc.'s board is prepared to drop its ferocious resistance to Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid and negotiate a price above the current \$7.7 billion offer if there's ''high certainty quot; a deal can be done quickly, a company director said in court yesterday."
Business,Oil prices hit a new record near \$51 a barrel yesterday as a prolonged US production outage following Hurricane Ivan attracted fresh speculative buying.
Business,"Clearing the way for a do-or-die restructuring, unions at Italian airline Alitalia AZPIa.MI have agreed to unemployment packages for around 3,700 employees, union sources say."
Business,"PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)5 Octobre 2004--CNF Inc (NYSE:CNF) a annonc aujourd #39;hui un accord dfinitif avec UPS. Selon les termes de l #39;accord UPS va racheter la division de fret Menlo Worldwide "
Sci/Tech,"IBM late on Tuesday announced the biggest update of its popular WebSphere business software in two years, adding features such as automatically detecting and fixing problems."
Sci/Tech,"La Blu-ray Disc Association a publi hier un communiqu de presse donnant la liste exacte de ses membres. Cette dernire est assez impressionnante et ce sont 73 constructeurs, dveloppeurs, diteurs ou "
Sports,"A lavish wedding ceremony was heldin Sandy Lane resort, Barbados on Tuesday for the former world number one golfer Tiger Woods and his girlfriend Elin Nordegren, aformer Swedish nanny, reported People Magazine."
World,The United States vetoed an Arab-backed UN Security Council resolution calling for a halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza. Last night #39;s vote in the 15-member Security Council was 
Business,"The head of Fannie Mae is sure to come under fire when he testifies before Congress today. At a Capitol Hill hearing, Franklin Raines is scheduled to make his first public comments since an accounting scandal surfaced last month at the mortgage giant."
Business,"One of these days, a government expert will be punished for lying on a witness stand. Raising his right hand. Swearing to tell the truth."
Business,"Bankrupt cable company Adelphia Communications Corp. may refuse to allow Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Inc. to make a joint bid for the cable company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday."
Business,"Mexico is poised overtake Canada in annual passenger vehicle sales by 2010, a situation one economist says could make it more difficult for Canada to lure future investments from automakers, including the construction of new assembly plants and "
World,A roadside bomb killed 10 Indian soldiers and their civilian driver Sunday in Indian-controlled Kashmir in separatist guerrillas #39; most devastating attack since 
Sci/Tech," IBM late on Tuesday announced the biggest update of its popular WebSphere business software in two years, adding features such as automatically detecting and fixing problems."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft ships Virtual PC for Mac, version 7."
Business,Fashion retailers Austin Reed and Ted Baker have reported contrasting fortunes on the High Street. Austin Reed reported interim losses of 2.
Business,"Alaska Airlines flew 1.25 billion revenue passenger miles during the month, up from 1.09 billion miles flown a year earlier. Monthly load factor rose to 68."
Business,"Singapore shares ended higher Wednesday led by selected blue chips, with investors expecting the market rally to continue, traders said."
Business,"At the ripe old age of 45, Barbie has been knocked off her perch in Britain by streetwise upstart Bratz in the Christmas battle of the dolls."
Business,"LONDON, October 6 (newratings.com) - AstraZeneca (AZN.ISE) has delayed the regulatory approval filing target for its diabetes drug, Galida, from 2006 to 2007, while admitting that its anti-blood clotting drug, Exanta, was unlikely to receive the US "
Business,"Microsoft #39;s MSN TV division has introduced its MSN TV 2 Internet  amp; Media Player, a broadband-enabled device designed to bring MSN content, PC-stored digital media and email to televisions."
Business,ALITALIA bosses and unions along with the government today announced their agreement on a deal to salvage the troubled Italian flag-carrier.
Business,Fannie Mae Chief Executive Franklin Raines will tell a US House panel the largest government- sponsored mortgage finance company strongly #39; #39; disagrees with a report by its regulator 
Business,"SINGAPORE : Singapore shares prices closed 0.21 percent higher Wednesday, with investors cautious as record high oil prices prompted a round of quick profit-taking on any gains, dealers said."
Business,"AstraZeneca Plc, the UK #39;s second-biggest drugmaker, delayed the regulatory filing of its diabetes medicine Galida by a year to 2007, a setback that comes a month after US scientists questioned "
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. on Wednesday quietly launched a new search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Internet retailer Amazon."
Sci/Tech,"AMD #39;s dual-core AMD64 chips will provide instructions compatible with Intel #39;s SSE 3 technology, the chip maker announced at the Microprocessor Forum yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"With the next generation of Media Center PCs, you #39;ll be able to have your TV and record it too. For the first time, Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center Edition is supporting multiple tuners, meaning that consumers "
Sci/Tech,"Replace MP3 players and PDAs with AIBO. With the advanced new AIBO MIND 2software, AIBO gains the ability to record moving pictures through wirelessconnectivity, recognise patterns, voices and faces, obey "
Sci/Tech,"How much data can fit through broadband pipes? The next big broadband battle is going to turn on that very question. With data speeds increasing and monthly charges now within range of most family budgets, you "
Sci/Tech,"EarthLink Inc, one of the US #39;s largest consumer ISPs, said yesterday it has started offering free voice over IP calls to subscribers of its high speed service."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems has announced an upgrade to its UltraSparc IV processor with further use of chip multithreading. UltraSparc IV is a dual core design fabricated by Texas Instruments on its 90nm process.
Sci/Tech,"TO ANYONE working in the technology press, the reluctance of Apple to send out review machines to magazines or websites is notorious."
Sports,India #39;s Anil Kumble became the third spin bowler in test history to take 400 wickets on the opening day of the first test against Australia on Wednesday.
Sports,"Former world number one Tiger Woods has married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados. Eight-times major winner Woods, widely regarded as the best player "
Sports,MALCOLM Glazer is to launch a charm offensive to persuade fellow major Manchester United shareholders to back his proposed takeover bid.
Sports,MULTAN: Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq is confident his revitalised team can win their first home one-day cricket title ahead of their first tri-series match against outsiders Zimbabwe here.
Sports,"The exuberant utterance of a four-letter word could end up costing Dale Earnhardt Jr., stock-car racing #39;s most popular driver, his first NASCAR championship and has touched off "
World, Canada #39;s problem plagued submarine fleet was hit by another major setback Tuesday when a small electrical fire broke out aboard HMCS Chicoutimi as it was making its maiden trip to Canada from its former base in Scotland.
World,"US and Iraqi forces have pushed on with their second major offensive in a week, hunting insurgents in a triangle southwest of Baghdad that has become one of Iraq #39;s most notorious hot spots."
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said yesterday that Brazil is a  quot;serious quot; and  quot;solid quot; candidate for a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council, although "
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair has touched down in the Sudan for talks in the crisis-ridden country. Mr Blair arrived in capital city Khartoum ready to urge the Sudanese government to end the slaughter that has 
World,"Iraq #39;s interim government could be within days of reaching what a US official calls a  quot;breakthrough quot; deal to end fighting for control of Sadr City, a Shiite slum on the eastern outskirts of Baghdad."
World,6 October 2004 -- US and Iraqi forces today conducted sweeping operations south of Baghdad and continued pounding suspected militant positions in the town of Al-Fallujah.
World,"LONDON, Oct 6 (IranMania) - Iran declared Tuesday it had ballistic missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,240 miles) and could produce ones with a greater range, an announcement likely to add to international concerns over its weapons capabilities."
World,French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin has denied allegations his government secretly endorsed a failed attempt by maverick congressional deputy Didier Julia to free two journalists held in Iraq.
World,The smuggler tantalized the young men of Zenara with a promise to get them out of the fly-covered poverty of their town 50 miles north of Cairo and transport them to a promised land of jobs and money in Italy.
Business,Managers of mortgage finance company Fannie Mae will defend themselves before Congress Wednesday amid government findings that they broke accounting rules to deliver steady earnings growth quarter after quarter.
Business,"Upmarket clothing firm Austin Reed ARD.L has posted a first-half loss as it struggles to appeal to women over 40, who it says are rejecting its Country Casual brand for more youthful fashions."
Business,"StarHub Ltd., Singapore #39;s sole cable TV operator, has priced its initial public offering at the bottom of its forecast range, raising S\$457."
Sci/Tech,Internet portal Yahoo has launched a personalization feature in its search engine in an effort to counter Google #39;s ever-rising popularity.
Sci/Tech,"Chip giant Intel announced that it has joined forces with the world #39;s largest handset maker, Nokia, to develop the next generation mobile phone."
Sci/Tech,"founder of Blogger, one of the original Weblogging services and now owned by Google Inc., is leaving the company by the end of the week."
Sports,"Karachi, October 5: Sri Lankan captain Marvan Atapattu said his side must build on their Asia Cup win as they face hosts Pakistan in the tri-series one-day tournament here at the National Stadium tomorrow."
Sports,"Forty qualifiers were divided into eight groups of five at today #39;s draw for the inaugural UEFA Cup group stage in Switzerland, with the top seeds SS Lazio drawn in a testing pool alongside opposition from Spain, England, Serbia and Montenegro, and Greece."
Sci/Tech,"Paying customers only: Microsoft. Company has blocked registration codes that are known to be from illegal copies. Q: I thought that Microsoft was going to make Service Pack 2 available to all XP users, licensed or unlicensed."
Sports,"Justice has been served. Following his dynamic season for Liverpool, breathtaking contribution at Euro 2004, and goals-laden start to his career in Spain, Michael Owen has rightly been named on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award."
Sports,"BAR has a long way to go before it can dream of regularly beating world champion team Ferrari, 2005 driver Takuma Sato said on Wednesday."
World,The US military in Iraq says warplanes struck a building in Fallujah Wednesday that is alleged to be a safe house for wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
World,"Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said he is impressed with the progress made on preparing for elections in Iraq. After meeting with the country #39;s independent electoral commission, Mr Straw said he was  quot;encouraged quot; by the technical progress being made."
World,"A convoy carrying Afghan President Hamid Karzais vice presidential running-mate came under attack today in north-eastern Afghanistan, the presidential palace said."
Sci/Tech,"Some here might remember a time when Kuro5hin was full of (arguably) interesting commentary, articles, and diaries. Today, by contrast, it is about half crapflooding and other inane drivel and half (arguably) interesting commentary, or at least commentary written with an earnest intent to be interesting. How can that situation be rectified? And why should we care? Within, I discuss these two questions drawing from observation of the Daily Kos (ignoring its political nature if we can)."
Sci/Tech,"  Australia is facing a federal election on October 9th with the two main parties having little to separate them in domestic and economic policy. Where the Liberal and Labor parties differ greatly is in foreign policy. The Liberal Party adheres to the ""Great and Powerful Friends"" doctrine while the Labor Party pursues the doctrine of ""Asian Engagement"".        Since the September 11th attacks on the United States, terrorism has been thrust to the fore as the dominant security issue facing western nations. Australia has not had a terrorist attack on its shores; but two attacks in Bali and Jakarta have occurred in Indonesia that can be construed as terrorist attacks against Australia. Consequently terrorism for Australia is a foreign policy issue. On this basis the competing foreign policies of the Liberal Party and Labor Party can be compared.  "
Sports,FIFA has given out the nominees list for the 2004 World Player award to be presented on December 20th at the Zurich Opera House. 35 contenders are listed.
Sports,"Washington coach Keith Gilbertson, whose team lost to Notre Dame and Stanford the past two weeks, thinks Stanford (3-1) might have some advantages in its game Saturday at Notre Dame (3-2)."
World,"The British government is ready to listen Ken Bigleys kidnappers but will not enter into negotiations with them for the hostages release, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said in Baghdad today."
World,The first of two ships carrying weapons-grade plutonium from the United States has docked in France. The British-registered Pacific Pintail is said to be carrying enough plutonium to make 40 nuclear bombs.
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai #39;s running mate for Saturday #39;s historic presidential election escaped unhurt Wednesday when a mine exploded under his convoy in the remote northeast of the country.
Business,A LOSS of 2.7 million at the half-year stage was today described by management at clothing group Austin Reed as  quot;unacceptable quot;.
Business,"Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it expects \$45 million to \$55 million in pre-tax costs for severance pay and other benefits for employees laid off during its planned restructuring."
Business,"Michigan needs to grow its supply of nurses because the state #39;s 143,604 licensed nurses are graying, and there #39;s no untapped pool of nurses who can fill the gap as they retire, a survey released today concludes."
Sports," Former world No. 1 Tiger Woods has  married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane  resort in Barbados, The Daily Nation newspaper reported on  Wednesday."
Sports,"  The blueprint was followed down to almost every nuance, every wrinkle, every desired contour."
Sports,"Former NL Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti admitted in court that he violated his probation by testing positive for cocaine last month, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail in Houston. But State District Judge William Harmon gave Caminiti credit for time served in jail and a treatment facility since he was sentenced to three years probation for cocaine ..."
Sports,"As expected, the Yankees bumped first baseman Jason Giambi off the playoff roster yesterday to save a place for tired-armed righthander Orlando Hernandez , who manager Joe Torre said will get  quot;every opportunity to be in the mix. quot;"
Sports,"The Great Santana, he was not. But even the Pretty Good Santana was enough to silence the Yankees last night."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Sign up for newsletter, get  #163;20 Virgin plonk voucher"
Sports,"As much as the Red Sox want to prevent Jason Varitek from playing elsewhere next year, they had their last best chance this season to work out a deal with him in spring training. They have not negotiated with Varitek, a potential free agent, since then and will not have their next opportunity to reach an agreement ..."
Sports,"Jaret Wright couldn't get much lower: Waived by the last-place San Diego Padres last summer, he stood outside Houston's Minute Maid Park with his luggage stacked beside him, waiting for a cab that would take him to the airport."
Sports,"In his ninth year with the Patriots, Tedy Bruschi has continued to defy description. Is he a defensive lineman in a linebacker's body? Or is he a linebacker with a defensive lineman's demeanor?"
Sci/Tech,Sixth formers ask Jeeves for information on the heart and get links to hardcore porn.
Sports,"Gary  quot;The Mentor quot; Payton made his presence felt yesterday at Patrick Gymnasium. He clapped to offer encouragement. He pulled Marcus Banks aside for pointers. He talked about his favorite role, as team leader. By force of physical fitness and personality, Payton dominated the first day of Celtics training camp on the court and in conversation."
Sports,"Prior to the preseason, the NBA instituted new rules about the amount of time each team can actively practice each day. Not including teaching, stretching, shooting, weightlifting, and film review, coaches are limited to three hours of practice per day."
Sci/Tech,"EA, the world's biggest computer games firm, is setting up a studio in China to push online games."
Sports,"Scottie Pippen played the sidekick to basketball's greatest star, creating a partnership the Chicago Bulls parlayed into an NBA dynasty with six titles in the 1990s."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse says recent trading has been better than expected thanks to ""robust"" demand."
Sports,"College field hockey: Providence at URI, 3:30 p.m.; Elms at Becker, 4 p.m.; Union at Middlebury, 4 p.m.; Bates at Husson, 5 p.m.; Northeastern at Harvard, 7 p.m.; UConn at BC, 7 p.m.; Dartmouth at UNH, 7 p.m.; Quinnipiac at Yale, 7 p.m."
Sports,"Last year's game against Cornell, was both a win and a loss for the Harvard football team. The Crimson defeated Cornell, 27-0, but lost quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter because of a fracture in his right hand that bumped him out of the lineup for two games."
Sports,"In the 18 years of Melrose girls' soccer, the Red Raiders had never beaten Winchester."
Sports,"BASEBALL Detroit (AL): Exercised option on manager Alan Trammell. Philadelphia (NL): Retained first base coach Milt Thompson, bench coach Gary Varsho, bullpen coach Ramon Henderson, and catching instructor Mick Billmeyer."
Sports,Fin RDD driver Kovalainen scored a new podium and a new victory last weekend in Barcelona. He now increases his lead in the World Series championship. Looking good!
Sci/Tech," IBM late on Tuesday announced the  biggest update of its popular WebSphere business software in  two years, adding features such as automatically detecting and  fixing problems."
Sci/Tech,"Businesses and government agencies must re-examine the growing threat of cyberterrorism to automated computer systems running power grids, dams and other industrial facilities, security experts said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Communist North Korea is believed to have trained up to 600 computer hackers to launch cyberattacks against countries such as the United States and South Korea, according to South Korea's Defense Ministry."
Sci/Tech,"A \$239 million satellite toppled to a factory floor last year because nobody bothered to check that it was secure before moving it, according to a NASA investigation board's report on the mishap."
Sci/Tech,"For the world's best video game players, getting the high score is no longer enough."
Sci/Tech,"Professor Maurice Wilkins, who helped unlock the structure of DNA with Crick, Watson and Franklin, has died aged 88."
Sci/Tech,Some of the head lice infesting people today were spread to us thousands of years ago by an extinct species of humans like <i>Homo erectus</i>.
Sci/Tech,A coalition of environmental and conservation groups calls for a ban on the damaging fishing practice known as bottom-trawling.
Sci/Tech,BBC Northern Ireland rural affairs correspondent Martin Cassidy looks at the renewed strength of mussel fishing in Belfast Lough.
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running  mate for Saturday's historic presidential election escaped  unhurt Wednesday when a mine exploded under his convoy in the  remote northeast of the country.  Vice presidential candidate Ahmad Zia Masood, the brother of  assassinated resistance hero Ahmad Shah Masood, had gone to  Faizabad, the capital of mountainous Badakhshan province, for a  campaign rally."
World, The chief spokesman for rebel Iraqi  cleric Moqtada al Sadr said on Wednesday no deal had been  agreed with Iraq's government to end fighting in Baghdad's  Shi'ite slum district of Sadr City.
World," WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States agreed under  pressure from South Korea Wednesday to stretch out over an  additional three years until 2008 the withdrawal of 12,500 U.S.  troops from that country."
World," CHERBOURG, France (Reuters) - A shipment of 308 pounds of  U.S. weapons-grade plutonium arrived in the French port of  Cherbourg Wednesday, despite protests by anti-nuclear  campaigners who fear it is vulnerable to a terrorist attack."
World,A fact-finding mission from the UN begins investigating the large number of political disappearances in Nepal.
World,Indian spinner Anil Kumble takes his 400th Test wicket but Australia reach 316-5 at the close in Bangalore.
World,eight candidates seek support from MPs to be Somalia's new leader ahead of elections on 10 October.
World,The Pentagon tries to deflect charges that there were not enough troops on the ground at the time of the Iraq invasion.
World,The trial starts of 10 suspects in a failed attempt to blow up a Christmas market in Strasbourg in 2000.
World,A team of Pakistani journalists on a landmark visit to Indian-administered Kashmir arrive in Srinagar.
World,  Iraqi government officials said yesterday they were quietly negotiating with leaders from the rebel held city of Fallujah to end a months long standoff there and avoid a full scale invasion to take it back from insurgents.
Business, European shares retreated on Wednesday as  AstraZeneca's business update disappointed investors and on  nagging concerns that soaring oil prices will hurt the quality  of future earnings.
World,"  Iran said yesterday its missiles now have a range of more than 1,200 miles, a substantial extension of their previously declared range. The old version of Iran's Shahab 3 missile had a range of 810 miles, capable of reaching Israel and various US military bases in the Middle East. In August, Iran tested a new version of the Shahab 3, ..."
World,  The top UN envoy to Sudan said yesterday that the Sudanese government has failed to improve security for the embattled people of Darfur or to bring to justice the perpetrators of atrocities during the 19 month conflict.
World,  Israeli fighter planes escorted a German airliner bound for the Jewish state to Cyprus yesterday after a bomb threat that was the latest in a string of such scares in Europe that turned out to be hoaxes.
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  were virtually unchanged last week although 30 year mortgage  rates rose to their highest level in a month, an industry group  said on Wednesday."
World,"  A 45 year old woman collapsed and died days after learning her son had been killed in Iraq, and just hours after seeing his body."
Business,"The four hurricanes that recently struck the southeastern United States left a lingering imprint on the national economy by pushing up oil prices, wiping out jobs and disrupting shipments of fruits and vegetables to grocery stores."
Business,"cost airline Virgin Express agrees a tie up with SN Brussels, the successor to collapsed Belgian carrier Sabena."
World," The Killer B's are back to try again, facing a familiar nemesis. Who knows? This might be the last chance for Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell to show they can come through when it matters most..."
World," Racing the clock, Senate leaders are applying finishing touches to bipartisan legislation addressing the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations just as House GOP leaders prepare to debate their version, which Democrats call partisan and weak..."
World," The real objective of Ariel Sharon's offer to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank is to freeze Palestinian statehood indefinitely, with U.S. blessing, the prime minister's point man with the Bush administration acknowledged in an interview published Wednesday..."
World," Federal health officials are urging doctors to restrict flu shots to those patients at highest risk from influenza, an appeal for voluntary rationing after the nation's vaccine supply was abruptly cut in half.    British regulators unexpectedly shut down a major flu shot supplier Tuesday, citing manufacturing problems at the Chiron Corp..."
World," The United States will withdraw 12,500 troops from South Korea by 2008, delaying its original plan to redeploy the troops by the end of next year, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Wednesday.    In a statement, the ministry said the U.S..."
World,"A convoy carrying Afghan President Hamid Karzai's vice presidential running-mate came under attack Wednesday in northeastern Afghanistan, the presidential palace and other officials said, the third attack on Karzai's supporters ahead of landmark weekend elections."
Sci/Tech,AdvancedForce CEO Vladimir Chernavsky says the latest row about USB ports is part of a bigger debate about how best to manage access to external memory.
World,"  Rumors of reinstating the military draft, which have flourished for months in panicky e-mails, online chat rooms, college dorms and student newspapers, suddenly dominated  the House floor yesterday in one of the strangest parliamentary maneuvers in memory. With even its sponsor voting against it, a bill to require young adults to perform military or civil service failed, 402 to 2."
Business,"Executives around Boston ended business meetings with a handshake and a cheer of ''Go Sox quot; yesterday, turned office televisions from CNN to baseball, and left the office early to catch the team's first playoff game against the Anaheim Angels, which the Sox won 9-3. The weekday afternoon matchup, which started around 4 p.m., sparked workplace debates across Massachusetts, as some ..."
World,Iraq and terrorism dominated a hard-hitting and sometimes personal exchange between the vice presidential nominees on Tuesday.
World,"  After six months of public tension between Syria and the United States, relations have settled down into a more pragmatic mode. At least this is how Syria's ambassador to Washington,    Imad Moustapha , describes it."
Business,An ink expert who testified for the government at the Martha Stewart trial was found not guilty yesterday of lying on the witness stand.
Business,"Genentech Inc. , the world's second-biggest biotechnology company, received a subpoena from the US attorney's office in Philadelphia as part of a criminal and civil probe into marketing of Rituxan, its top-selling drug."
World,"Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said Tuesday he will press his country's case in Washington this week for reducing what he called the ""the excessive burden"" placed on Okinawa by the presence of U.S. troops."
Sci/Tech,Jon Oltsik says the explosion in broadband use forces a rethinking of Internet security. But a lethargic vendor response is not a promising harbinger.
World,"Brazil has agreed in principle to let the U.N. atomic watchdog agency see parts of equipment to enrich uranium, diplomats said Wednesday. Such a deal would resolve months of dispute over access to the technology that can be used to build nuclear weapons."
World,"  SAO PAULO, Brazil, Oct. 5 -- Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said Tuesday he was  confident Brazil had no intention of becoming a nuclear power, but he called on the country to work out differences with the U.N. atomic agency over inspections."
Sci/Tech,"The next-generation OS will allow consumers to watch one channel while recording another, CNET News.com has learned."
Business,The acquisition by Microsoft and Time Warner of a company with a significant portfolio of patents covering digital rights management technologies generates scrutiny by European antitrust regulators. The main focus of the investigation: Microsoft. By Wendy M. Grossman.
Sports,"According to the deal, the new 60,000-seater ground at Ashburton Grove will be named the Emirates Stadium. The contract also makes Emirates the Gunners #39; shirt sponsor for eight years - starting in 2006-07."
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. cursed on a nationally televised NASCAR broadcast on Sunday, and it cost him the lead in a close race for the Nextel Cup drivers championship."
World,The United States has vetoed Tuesday an Arab-backed resolution at the UN Security Council that demands an immediate end to Israeli military operations in the Gaza strip that have claimed the lives of at least 80 Palestinians during the past seven days.
World,"Three Kurdish militiamen, their civilian driver killed near Baquba, another civilian killed in Basra bomb blast. By Deborah Haynes - BAGHDAD."
World,"Spanish police have arrested five suspected ETA members just days after 21 people were seized including the Basque separatist group #39;s suspected leader, officials say."
Business,"Big Lots Inc., the largest closeout retailer in the United States, said Wednesday that total sales for the five weeks ended Oct. 2 rose 2.9 percent to \$357."
Business,"Europe #39;s biggest mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, said in a trading update on Wednesday that sales were up on the back of a 25 per cent leap in new connections."
Sports,"  Just when the Miami Dolphins season couldn #39;t get any weirder, it did    Ricky Williams is ready to come back to the Fins."
World,"57 crew members and Canadas newest Submarine is floating in the rough seas of the Atlantic Ocean, after the HMCS Chicoutimi lost power in an electrical fire."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. telecommunications equipment maker Avaya Inc. increased its presence in Europe to the tune of about \$635 million on Tuesday, agreeing to acquire German enterprise communications vendor Tenovis GmbH   Co. KG."
Sci/Tech,Lawmakers may soon pass a bill that would set up a huge network of databases that law enforcement officials could tap to find terrorists. But that kind of unfettered access to data about Americans raises eyebrows. By Ryan Singel.
Sci/Tech,"The true beginnings of the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota -- a spot that was a source of much debate in the 19th century -- mark the first stop in a 2,500-mile odyssey along the length of the mighty waterway. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"The commercial web is 10 years old, yet the online publishing industry still hasn't figured out how to measure accurately the number of people visiting each site. What's at stake? More than \$8 billion a year. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,K. Eric Drexler was the godfather of nanotechnology. But the MIT prodigy who dreamed up molecular machines was shoved aside by big science -- and now he's an industry outcast. By Ed Regis from Wired magazine.
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ  While Chad Pennington #39;s return from a strained right rotator cuff was far from perfect, Curtis Martin was stellar yet again."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's new Virtual PC emulator lets an Apple computer run Windows XP amazingly well. It's a great product for those occasions when you must sully your Mac with a Windows-only application. By Leander Kahney.
Sci/Tech,"spyware legislation sails through the House of Representatives, with the bill's sponsor pressing to have both houses approve a law to reign in invasive computer programs by the end of the year. By Michael Grebb."
Sci/Tech,"Thirty years of research into the forces that hold everything together pay off grandly for the three Americans, and science moves a step closer to a grand unified theory of the universe."
Business,The US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said at a meeting of the American Bankers Association in New York on Tuesday the increasing number of bank mergers underlines new opportunity for the financial sector to recover.
Sci/Tech," One in seven Asian Xbox video gamers plays on the Internet just six months after the regional launch of Microsoft's Xbox Live Internet software, a company executive said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Fujitsu Siemens, Europe's leading manufacturer of personal computers, said pre tax profit and sales rose strongly in the six months to September and the PC maker was confident about the outlook for the rest of the year."
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Sudan #39;s capital, Khartoum, for talks with the country #39;s leaders expected to focus on the crisis in the western Darfur region."
Sci/Tech, Napster founder Shawn Fanning's little dorm room project at Northeastern University in Boston is the stuff of technological legend.
Sci/Tech, The PeopleSoft director who has been leading the defense of the software company's anti takeover measures said Tuesday the company's board is willing to talk about a deal with rival Oracle.
Sci/Tech, A former NASA inspector has been accused of lying about inspecting crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery before and after the Columbia disaster that killed seven astronauts and grounded the entire orbiter fleet.
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists have unearthed the site of Genghis Khan's palace and believe the long sought grave of the 13th century Mongolian warrior is somewhere nearby, the head of the excavation team said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Japan is confident it can secure the votes needed to resume commercial trade in whale products and that this would be a step toward lifting a ban on hunting the marine giants, a Japanese official said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Excerpts from the citation awarding the 2004 Nobel Prize in chemistry to Israelis Aaron Ciechanover and Avram Hershko and American Irwin Rose for their work on how cells break down.
Business, European shares retreated on Wednesday as AstraZeneca's business update disappointed investors and on nagging concerns that soaring oil prices will hurt the quality of future earnings.
Sci/Tech," One in seven Asian Xbox video gamers  plays on the Internet just six months after the regional launch  of Microsoft's Xbox Live Internet software, a company executive  said on Wednesday."
Business," UAL Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A>, the bankrupt  parent of United Airlines, on Wednesday said it would reduce  U.S. flights and increase capacity on more lucrative  international routes, in keeping with its aggressive  cost cutting efforts."
Business, U.S. stocks were set to open flat on  Wednesday as high crude oil prices and profit warnings weighed  on the market on the eve of a new earnings reporting season.
Business, The dollar rose against the euro and  Swiss franc on Wednesday as investors awaited more clues on the  U.S. interest rate outlook from speeches by Federal Reserve  officials later in the day and U.S. jobs data due on Friday.
Business," Knight Trading Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NITE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NITE.O</A>  shares fell more than 6 percent before the bell on Wednesday  after the Nasdaq stock trader warned of a quarterly loss  because of weak stock trading volume."
Sci/Tech," The overwhelming scientific  evidence shows that psychic powers are probably a lot of  baloney. After all, psychics always seem to ""lose"" their powers  if subjected to tests designed to eliminate luck or fraud."
Business, Investors in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are feeling some pain in the wake of Fannie #39;s recent accounting problems.
Business,"Yukos has paid three-quarters of its total tax debt of \$3.4bn (1.91bn; 99bn roubles) for 2000, the Interfax news agency has reported."
Business,"Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it expects \$45 million to \$55 million in pre-tax costs for severance pay and other benefits for employees laid off during its planned restructuring."
Business,"Asian stocks finished mixed Wednesday, with Tokyo shares advancing on a positive economic outlook but markets in Hong Kong and elsewhere falling on worries about record-high oil prices."
Sports,Pakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik took three wickets to help restrict Asian Champions Sri Lanka to 232 for nine in the third match of a three-nation one-day tournament on Wednesday.
Sports,Anil Kumble became the second Indian cricketer and ninth player in total to get 400 Test dismissals as his three wickets helped restrict Australia to 316-5 on day one of the opening Test at Bangalore.
Sports,"Seventh-seed Taylor Dent of the United States advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 over Tomas Zib of the Czech Republic in second-round action at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo."
World,The chief spokesman for rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Wednesday no deal had been agreed with Iraq #39;s government to end fighting in Baghdad #39;s Shi #39;ite slum district of Sadr City.
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai #39;s running mate in Saturday #39;s presidential election escaped unhurt when a bomb exploded near his convoy in the northern city of Faizabad.
Sports,"During every break in play, every timeout, every chance to catch a breath, one word was on the minds of the Penn State women #39;s basketball players during the second half of Sunday #39;s game against No."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running mate for Saturday's historic presidential election escaped unhurt Wednesday when a mine exploded under his convoy in the remote northeast of the country. Vice presidential candidate Ahmad Zia Masood, the brother of assassinated resistance hero Ahmad Shah Masood, had gone to Faizabad, the capital of mountainous Badakhshan province, for a campaign rally."
World, The chief spokesman for rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al Sadr said on Wednesday no deal had been agreed with Iraq's government to end fighting in Baghdad's Shi'ite slum district of Sadr City.
World, British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon held talks here with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and praised his army's operations against Al Qaeda fighters along the Afghan frontier.
Sports,"WASHINGTON  TJ Thompson scored 27 points as George Washington defeated No. 12 Maryland 101-92 in the championship game of the BB amp;T Classic, the Colonials #39; fifth consecutive victory."
World," WASHINGTON  #8212; Seeking to dispel suggestions that the war in Iraq could lead to reinstatement of the draft, House Republicans on Tuesday hastily brought the idea to a vote  #8212; with the express intent of shooting it down."
World," Spanish police on Wednesday arrested  five suspected members of the Basque separatist ETA guerrilla  group who appeared primed to stage attacks, Interior Minister  Jose Antonio Alonso said."
World,"\The US agrees to stagger a troop withdrawal from South Korea, due to fears about the North."
World,Israeli soldiers have killed three Palestinian militants who infiltrated a Jewish settlement in the southern Gaza Strip.
World,"Two key Indian Maoist groups meet in Calcutta to discuss working closer together, delegates say."
World,"LANE BEACH, Barbados - Tiger Woods is now a married man, according to People magazine and several other news outlets. People reported on its Web site that the world's most famous golfer married Swedish model Elin Nordegren in a sunset ceremony at a resort in Barbados on Tuesday..."
Business,"ROME : Alitalia bosses and union and government officials forged a deal to save the troubled Italian flag carrier after thrashing out the details of redundancy payments for 3,700 workers who will lose their jobs in a restructuring plan."
Business,"UAL Corp. said it will reduce the overall size of United Airlines #39; fleet and shift more aircraft to serve international routes, which are more profitable."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCOBill Gross, the man behind Overture Services and the Idealab incubator, wants to reinvent Web search. During the Web 2.0 conference here on Tuesday, Gross unveiled search-engine Snap, which "
Business,"Big Lots Inc. (BLI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday forecast a larger-than-expected third-quarter loss and said full-year profit could also fall short of Wall Street #39;s "
Business,"LONDON : Britain #39;s manufacturing industries experienced an unexpected drop in output in August, the first time since January 2002 that output has fallen for three months in a row."
Sci/Tech,"Hynix Semiconductor wrapped up a \$830 million sales deal of its non-memory unit with Citigroup Venture Capital (CVC), the worlds second-largest memory chipmaker said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Network services giant AT amp;T is evaluating different operating systems, including Linux and Mac OS X, as alternatives to Windows for internal use."
Sports,And he was apparently on some familiar turf when he tied the knot yesterday with Swedish model Elin Nordegren. Witnesses say the two were wed at a golf course in Barbados.
Sports,And you know exactly what he means. Our man on Radio Four (ooooh!) Andy Gray says England should win but in all local derbies it #39;s always the lesser team who cares more.
Sports, Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble gave home fans plenty to cheer about on Wednesday when he capped a glorious career by becoming the ninth bowler in Test history to complete 400 wickets.
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. #39;s swearword in a TV interview after his victory at Talladega costs him the NASCAR points lead and \$10,000. A slip of the tongue on TV cost Dale Earnhardt Jr."
Sports,"_ Oct. 6, 2004 - Ricky Williams is looking to make a comeback with the Miami Dolphins. But there #39;s a catch -- a little something about a positive drug test."
Sports,"Led by Lauren Jackson #39;s 27 points, the Seattle Storm pummeled Sacramento out of the Western Conference Finals with a decisive 82-62 Game 3 victory Tuesday night at Key Arena to advance to the WNBA Finals."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair today urged the government of Sudan to adopt a five-point plan designed to help end the slaughter in Darfur and ease the humanitarian crisis there.
World,"Safe boxes from a bank branch were taken away and crushed as scrap metal, leaving customers shocked and angry at the loss of their most valued possessions, executives acknowledged Wednesday."
Business," Britain's manufacturing industries experienced an unexpected drop in output in August, the first time since January 2002 that output has fallen for three months in a row."
Business," Oil prices extended record setting highs  above  $51 for U.S. crude on Wednesday, fueled by the impact of  Hurricane Ivan on U.S. winter inventories."
Business," U.S. stocks were likely to open flat  on Wednesday, with high oil prices and profit warnings weighing  on the market before earnings reports start and key jobs data  is released this week."
Business," KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Reuters) - Agrochemical company Monsanto  Co. on Wednesday posted a quarterly net loss on a drop in U.S.  sales of the herbicide Roundup."
Business,"United Airlines plans to slash the number of its domestic flights and increase its more profitable international schedule, while at the same reducing the size of its fleet."
Business,"UAL Corp. (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , the bankrupt parent of United Airlines, on Wednesday said it would reduce US flights and increase capacity on more lucrative international "
Business,"Fannie Mae executives defended themselves on Wednesday against government allegations they manipulated accounting to hide earnings swings, saying they and their auditors believed they were properly applying complex standards that "
Sci/Tech,"Nobel laureate Maurice Wilkins, a British scientist who played a key role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, died on Tuesday, his university said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,hype7 writes  quot;CNet #39;s News.com.com is reporting that AT amp;T is reconsidering its corporate IT investment in Microsoft Windows - with both Mac OS X and Linux being considered.
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s Vaio Type X, which is available only in Japan, is a new home server that contains four 250GB hard drives: two for PC files and the other ones for audiovisual materials such as stored TV programs and music."
Sports,"San Diego - There was not a lot of extra practice time, nor a pep talk from his coaches to let Broncos rookie running back Tatum Bell know he #39;d be such a big part of Denver #39;s game plan Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Businesses and government agencies must re examine the growing threat of cyberterrorism to automated computer systems running power grids, dams and other industrial facilities, security experts said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Nearly 3,000 years after his death, Homer is the best selling poet in Britain thanks largely to Brad Pitt and ""the Troy effect,"" the country's biggest online seller of books said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Digital Theater Systems Inc. (DTS) on Wednesday announced the availability of two new audio software encoders aimed at audio professionals creating multi channel soundtracks for DVD Audio, DVD Video and 5.1 CDs: the Pro Series 6.1 Surround Encoder, a standalone solution designed to work on Mac OS X and Windows equipped computers, and the DTS Pro Series Network Encoder, which allows up to 99 users on Macs or Windows computers to encode audio using an Apple Xserve and Xserve RAID system. Both encoders were announced earlier this year, and are anticipated for release this month. ..."
Sci/Tech," Three American scientists won the 2004 Nobel physics prize on Tuesday for showing how tiny quark particles interact, helping to explain everything from how a coin spins to how the universe was built."
Sci/Tech, Latvia's National Geology Service said Thursday it hopes to get funding from the Environment Ministry to build five seismic monitoring stations throughout the country.
Sci/Tech,"The next presidential debate will be held October 8th at Washington University in St. Louis. The notable difference between this debate and the last is that ""projectile launchers"" are explicitly allowed on the premises."
Sci/Tech,"Americans did not see a true presidential debate on September 30, 2004. What they saw was a carefully planned bipartisan press conference in which George W. Bush and John Kerry, acting through their corporate campaigns, agreed to appear and respond to questions. Third party candidates Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), David Cobb (Green), Ralph Nader (Independent), and Michael A. Peroutka (Constitution) were not invited to participate, despite having a mathematical possibility of obtaining enough electoral votes to secure the office of President of the United States."
Sci/Tech,"Four sales executives of German chipmaker Infineon Technologies have agreed to plead guilty to participating in a conspiracy to fix the prices of computer memory chips, the US Department of Justice said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,'Email me immediately and we #8217;ll send in the cavalry'
Sci/Tech,Gordon Corera looks at how Osama Bin Laden's terror network has made the most of modern communications.
World, HALIFAX (CP)   The crew of a disabled Canadian submarine braved a rough night adrift in heavy seas off Scotland as inclement conditions delayed British rescue efforts early Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"Fujitsu Limited and Cisco Systems announced a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches for the Japanese markets. Specifically, the companies agreed to jointly develop high-end routers and will collaborate "
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running  mate for Saturday's historic presidential poll escaped unhurt  on Wednesday when a bomb set off by Taliban guerrillas narrowly  missed his car as he headed for an election meeting.
World," North Korea's two year old nuclear crisis  has taxed the world's patience, the chief United Nations  nuclear regulator said on Wednesday, urging communist Pyongyang  to return to its disarmament treaty obligations."
World,"OutKast receive five MTV Europe Award nominations,  while Usher gets four ahead of next month's show."
World,A report due out today from the chief U.S. weapons inspector for Iraq is expected to undercut a key part of the rationale for war.
Sci/Tech,  Engineers on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover team are investigating possible causes and remedies for a problem affecting the steering on Spirit.     The relay for steering actuators on Spirit's right front and left rear wheels did not operate as commanded on Oct...
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- A \$239 million satellite toppled to a factory floor last year because nobody bothered to check that it was secure before moving it, according to a NASA investigation board's report on the mishap..."
Sci/Tech,"ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A former NASA inspector has been accused of lying about inspecting crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery before and after the Columbia disaster that killed seven astronauts and grounded the entire orbiter fleet..."
World," Israelis Aaron Ciechanover and Avram Hershko and American Irwin Rose won the 2004 Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for discovering a key way cells destroy unwanted proteins   starting with a chemical ""kiss of death.""   Their work provides the basis for developing new therapies for diseases such as cervical cancer and cystic fibrosis.    The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honored Ciechanover, 57, Hershko, 67, and Rose, 78, for work they did in the late 1970s and early 1980s..."
World," Tiger Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren as a Caribbean sunset painted a spectacular array of colors across the sky over an exclusive resort in Barbados, according to witnesses.    Celebrities including Oprah Winfrey and former NBA stars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were among guests seen by a reporter perched on a hill overlooking the club house of the Sandy Lane resort golf course..."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic rival John Edwards slugged it out over Iraq, jobs and each other's judgment in their one and only debate Tuesday night before heading for the battleground state of Florida and its 27 electoral votes. Cheney was appearing Wednesday in Tallahassee, Edwards in West Palm Beach..."
Sci/Tech,A panel of senior biologists has told the US Fish and Wildlife Service not to list sage grouse as an endangered species. If Fish and Wildlife Director Steve Williams follows the panel #39;s 
World,"President Vladimir Putins visit to Turkey on Sunday will highlight a thaw in relations between the one-time Cold War foes and focus on trade, investment and energy deals, the Reuters news agency reports."
Business,"ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. United Airlines #39; parent company plans to slash the number of its domestic flights and increase its more profitable international schedule."
Business,"Knight Trading Group Inc., an equities trading company serving institutional and broker-dealer clients, said Wednesday that it will report a third-quarter operating loss of 1 cent to 4 cents per share due to poor performance in its equity market trading "
Business,"Howard Stern, one of the most popular US radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc."
Sci/Tech,"MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA -- While SpaceShipOnes wispy contrail from sky to space quickly vanished into the thin desert air here, Mondays flight at Mojave Spaceport left a solid line in the sand -- to create a  quot;new space age quot; of personal space travel."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has released the latest version of the core middleware product of WebSphere, its application server platform, promising new autonomic, or self-healing, features."
Sci/Tech,VIA Technologies has announced details of its 64-bit architecture based Isaiah processor core with the engineering code name  #39;CN #39;.
Sports,Vijay Singh has a theory about what #39;s wrong with Tiger Woods #39; game: he hasn #39;t adapted his swing to the changes in his body.
Sports,"  Barcelona striker Ludovic Giuly has pulled out of France #39;s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Ireland and Cyprus, the French soccer federation has announced."
Sports,Bee Staff Writer. BERKELEY - Jeff Tedford said the lasting image from last year #39;s Cal-USC game wasn #39;t necessarily Tyler Fredrickson #39;s field goal that gave the Golden Bears a triple-overtime triumph.
Sports," The Killer B's are back to try again, facing a familiar nemesis. Who knows? This might be the last chance for Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell to show they can come through when it matters most."
Sports," The Chicago Cubs paid a  #36;6,725 penalty for renovating landmark Wrigley Field without the required city permits for such work."
Sports," ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Vijay Singh thinks the  main reason he has replaced Tiger Woods as world number one is  the American's failure to adapt to changes in his body."
Sci/Tech,"The next-generation OS will allow consumers to watch one channel while recording another, CNET News.com has learned."
Sci/Tech,Deal with Microsoft will allow users to access e-mail without third-party software.
Business," The United States will on Wednesday  file a complaint at the World Trade Organization over what it  called ""unfair"" European Union subsidies to aircraft  manufacturer Airbus."
Business,"Shock jock Howard Stern will head to satellite radio, where listeners will have to pay to hear him."
Sci/Tech,Google's nearly year-old Google Print program is set for a huge expansion of content through the launch of a new program today allowing publishers to more easily submit material for inclusion.
Business,"Singapore Airlines has finally ended its great Kiwi Adventure, at a loss of more than \$500 million, but probably a lot more if you take into account opportunity cost, holding costs and "
Business,"Medical products distributor Henry Schein Inc. lowered its financial targets for the rest of the year, citing the impact of British regulators shutting down its major supplier of flu vaccine on Tuesday."
Business,"Carphone Warehouse today announced a 25 increase in the number of connections during its second quarter, with interim pre-tax profits expected to be at least 27m."
Business,"Cabbage Patch Kids are expected to be among this year #39;s Christmas best selling gifts, industry experts have said. The relaunched 1980s phenomenon has been named in the top 10 list of toys compiled by the Toy Retailers Association."
Business,"Manufacturing output has unexpectedly fallen for the third month in a row in August and at the sharpest pace in nearly two years, official data show."
Business,Rate-setters at the Bank of England were given plenty to ponder today after figures on house prices and manufacturing output confounded expectations.
Sci/Tech,Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said Wednesday it has completed the sale of its non-memory chip operation to Citigroup for 954.3 billion won (\$827.
Sci/Tech,"Volkswagen AG named former DaimlerChrysler AG executive Wolfgang Bernhard, a cost cutter who won plaudits for helping return DaimlerChrysler #39;s US division to profitability, to a top management post Wednesday and said he would soon take over "
Sports,MICHAEL OWEN is under an intense spotlight now after his early difficulties at Real Madrid and there #39;s talk Jermain Defoe may replace him for England on Saturday.
Sports,"MILAN BAROS, who has struggled to maintain a place in Rafael Benitez #39;s starting line-up this season, has been nominated for FIFA #39;s World Player of the Year award."
Sports,"No matter what sort of spin Arsenal put on their mega-buck sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines, the bottom line is that they were the last club one would have associated with the arrangement to have the sponsor be the name of their new stadium."
Sports,TOKYO : World champion Michael Schumacher vowed to end his three-race Formula One losing streak at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend -- come rain or shine.
Sports,"Anil Kumble, the India spinner, has become only the ninth player to claim 400 Test wickets as Australia ended the first day of the opening Test in Bangalore on 316 for five."
World,"Tony Blair today said the Sudanese government had agreed to a five-point action plan aimed at ending the conflict in Darfur, which has resulted in what the UN describes as the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis."
World," The United States backed roadmap is the only viable blueprint for peace with the Palestinians, the Israeli prime minister #39;s office said on Wednesday."
Business," Building intentions cooled in August after a hot June and July, says Statistics Canada. The value of building permits issued by municipalities in August fell by 4.6 per cent to  $4."
Business,"Russia #39;s Tax Ministry yesterday charged OAO Yuganskneftegaz, the biggest production unit of OAO Yukos Oil Co., with 27.8 billion rubles (\$951 million) in unpaid taxes for 2002, a Yukos official said."
Business,WASHINGTON Supporters of a major rewrite of corporate tax law are optimistic they #39;ll be able to complete congressional action this week on legislation needed to end a bitter trade fight with Europe.
Sports,"Mike Mussina did all he could to keep the Yankees close, but his teammates wasted one scoring chance after another last night in a 2-0 AL Division Series Game 1 loss to Johan Santana and the Minnesota Twins."
Business," Howard Stern, one of the most popular U.S. radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  beginning in 2006, after being dropped earlier this year from several stations that objected to his often off color humor."
Business," L. Lowry Mays is a Texan's Texan, rock ribbed, 6 foot 2 and larger than life. He started out as an investment banker; in 1972, when a client he was advising backed out of a deal to buy an FM radio station in San Antonio, Tex., Mays partnered with a pal and did the deal himself, paying  #36;125,000. In the three decades since, he has built one of the largest and most powerful media companies in the nation, Clear Channel, a much maligned giant that, in the view of its enemies, is just too damned big for anyone else's good."
Business," Howard Stern, one of the most popular  U.S. radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast  his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SIRI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SIRI.O</A> beginning in  2006, after being dropped earlier this year from several  stations that objected to his often off color humor."
Business," U.S. stocks opened flat on Wednesday,  with high oil prices and a spate of profit warnings weighing on  the market."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices eased on  Wednesday as the market prepared to absorb  $24 billion in new  supply just a few days before a jobs report which could set the  trend for yields for weeks to come.
Business," Warmer than normal temperatures are  forecast to blanket the western United States and Plains states  this winter, but it is unclear whether the Northeast and  Midwest will face warmer, colder or normal winter weather, U.S.  government forecasters said on Wednesday."
Business," The United States said it will file  on Wednesday a World Trade Organization complaint over what it  called ""unfair"" European subsidies to aircraft manufacturer  Airbus, the European rival of U.S. based Boeing."
Business,"The US government asks the World Trade Organisation to step in to stop EU member states from ""subsidising"" planemaker Airbus."
Business,The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold following the latest meeting of the its Monetary Policy Committee.
Business,Only one satellite radio stock is worth buying...and it #39;s not the one that snagged Howard Stern. This is an update of a column that originally ran on September 30.
Business,"UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, announced Wednesday it plans to slash the number of domestic flights and increase its more profitable international schedule, while at the same reducing the size of its fleet."
Business,"BRUSSELS The incoming European Union trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, on Monday criticized the United States for failing to stick to bilateral talks to resolve a dispute over government aid to Boeing and Airbus."
Business,"TORONTO, Oct 5 (AFP) - The Jerusalem Post has inflated its circulation figures, the daily #39;s owner, Hollinger International, confirmed Tuesday."
Business,Longtime foes palmOne and Microsoft on Tuesday announced a licensing deal that will allow the next generation of palmOne #39;s Treo smart phones to work directly with Microsoft #39;s Exchange e-mail system.
Business,Rupert Murdoch #39;s brazen attempt to relocate to dodgy Delaware is in big trouble and the world #39;s most powerful man has blinked.
Sci/Tech,"FRANKFURT Eckhard Cordes, the man DaimlerChrysler picked to put the luster back into Mercedes-Benz, has slipped out of the office during his first week on the job, joining colleagues in the Alps along the Swiss-Austrian border to test-drive cars made by "
Sci/Tech,"Nobel laureate Maurice Wilkins, a British scientist who played a key role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, died on Tuesday, his university said on Wednesday."
Sports,Ryan Giggs will try to tie Manchester United team mate Gary Neville in knots and score a goal to send the Old Trafford crowd home in tears when Wales side play England on Saturday.
Sports,Arsenal Football Club has signed the biggest club sponsorship agreement in football history with Emirates Airline in an agreement worth 100 million.
Sports,Yousuf Youhana top-scored with an unbeaten 107 to guide Pakistan to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka and into the final of a three-nation one-day tournament on Wednesday.
World,"Three Palestinian fighters have been killed by the Israel army after they entered a Jewish town in southern Gaza. Israeli tanks also shelled the north Gaza town of Beit Lahiya early on Wednesday, killing three Palestinians and injuring ten children."
World,"Afghanistan #39;s president, Hamid Karzai, says presidential elections on Saturday will decide the fate of the war-shattered country for centuries."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has reaffirmed his commitment to a Middle East peace initiative, despite comments from one of his senior advisers who effectively dismissed the plan."
Business,"As more and more consumers turn to plastic to solve their gift-giving dilemmas, many states are passing laws to protect those buying gift cards from what may be hidden in the fine print."
Sci/Tech,"IBM today announced that Websphere 6, the long awaited-update to its application server software, will be available by the end of the year."
Sci/Tech,'NO copy protection - respect the music' stamped on !K7 discs
Sci/Tech,"It's a noble concept that was designed to bridge the digital divide, but reports of fraud and lackluster oversight at the E-Rate program have caused it to be put on ice and now some educators and librarians are scrambling.\ <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Online auctioneer eBay Inc. asked for a new trial Tuesday on claims the company stole ideas for an electronic marketplace from a Virginia inventor.
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. will acquire Netegrity Inc. in a \$430 million cash deal that will merge the computer security software makers, the companies said Wednesday."
Business,"OCTOBER 06, 2004 -- United Airlines today said it is reallocating resources around its global network to emphasize international routes, while substantially slimming down domestic mainline operations."
Business,SYDNEY Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp. said Wednesday that it might strengthen corporate governance provisions after investors and shareholder groups said they would vote against the company #39;s proposed move to 
Business,"Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. on Wednesday said an offer to trade its shares for those of Blockbuster Inc. was a success, moving it closer to splitting off the video-rental chain."
Business,"The key production unit of beleaguered Russian oil giant Yukos was handed a back taxes bill for nearly \$1 billion, the Interfax news agency reported Wednesday, apparently increasing the likelihood that the unit would be sold at auction."
Business,"Shareholders in StarHub, Singapore #39;s second-largest phone company, on Wednesday raised 457.7 million Singapore dollars, or \$271 million, in an initial public offering after selling shares at the lowest targeted price, bankers involved said."
Business,Insurer St. Paul Travelers said the three major hurricanes that hit the US east coast in recent months will cut 45 cents from its third-quarter earnings per share.
Business,"JM Smucker Co., the largest US maker of jellies and jams, sold its operations in Brazil to closely held Cargill Inc. The sale of Smucker do Brasil Ltda."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - News), a leading global Internet company, announced yesterday the availability of the My Yahoo! Search beta (http://next."
Sci/Tech,"As Kathy Sullivan nears her 20th anniversary as the first American woman to walk in space, her adventurous spirit is still alive. The former astronaut says she supports a manned "
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s affections for service-oriented architectures deepened today when Big Blue offered details on the impending version 6 release of WebSphere Application Server.
Sci/Tech,"In an echo of the VHS/Betamax battles, the Blu-ray Disc Association announced yesterday that it has expanded its list of members and officially launched the organization, which is developing standards for next generation disc formats for video."
Sports,"BANGALORE, India Anil Kumble, the Indian spin bowler, took three wickets Wednesday to reach 400 in test matches as the first day of the first test against Australia finished finely balanced."
Sports,"Mark Hughes and Ryan Giggs are two of Old Trafford #39;s all-time greats. On Saturday, more than 60,000 fans at Manchester United #39;s famous ground will be willing them to lose."
Sports,"Top seeds Lleyton Hewitt and Maria Sharapova were taken to three sets in their second round matches before safely advancing at the \$860,000 Japan Open on Wednesday."
Sports,"Southampton midfielder Fabrice Fernandes was fined 10,000 pounds (US\$18,000) and handed a two-year driving ban Wednesday for trying to elude police in a high-speed chase five months ago."
Sports,"Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal may play in the playoffs despite a probation violation on a drunken-driving charge. For the rest of the season, Furcal must remain in home confinement."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, California The Boston Red Sox opened the playoffs with a new nickname, a new Game 1 starter and a welcome new association with the number seven."
Sports,"ST. LOUIS, Missouri Larry Walker savored the moment - make that moments - from the top step of the St. Louis Cardinals #39; dugout."
Sports,"NEW YORK It was getting late, and the pregame rock song  quot;Let #39;s Get It Started quot; still applied to the New York Yankees."
World," British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Wednesday that he faced a major security threat on his trip to Iraq when a flock of birds flew into a helicopter accompanying him, forcing it to land."
Business,Two men were killed in an accident Sunday at a copper and gold mine near Ely. Ruth Volunteer Fire Department Chief Martin Sorenson says the victims were repairing a huge shovel at the Robinson Mine when some safety measures failed and they were killed.
Sci/Tech,"The smaller firm's technology will help strengthen Computer Associates' ability to provide authentication tools, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"Yes, say technologists there; they'll do it with a little help from Sony and a group of people called the Bro Dra."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) announced Wednesday that it plans to buy identity and access management software maker Netegrity Inc. of Waltham, Massachusetts, for \$430 million in cash."
Sports,"As six NBA championship trophies covered with his fingerprints gleamed behind him in a trophy case, Scottie Pippen slumped his lean 6-7 frame over a Berto Center podium Tuesday and bade farewell to his playing days."
Business," US stockpiles of crude oil rose by 1.1 million barrels last week, the government reported Wednesday, coming in at half of what analysts had expected."
Business,"Media group News Corp. Ltd. has offered an olive branch to investors opposed to it moving its main share listing to the United States, telling them it is considering moves to enhance shareholder rights."
Business,"Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. (VIAb) said Wednesday its exchange offer to split off its Blockbuster Inc. (BBI) unit, which expired at midnight Tuesday, was successful, based on preliminary results."
Business,"Monsanto Co., a producer of Roundup herbicide and insect-resistant seeds, posted narrower fourth-quarter losses on Wednesday, but said lower Roundup herbicide sales in the United States hurt total quarterly revenue."
Business,"SINGAPORE : StarHub, Singapore #39;s second largest phone company, has priced its shares at 95 cents apiece, at the lower end of its forecast price range."
Business,"Users of the Treo smartphone will get out-of-the-box compatibility with Microsoft #39;s Exchange Server, thanks to a licensing deal between Milpitas, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Maurice Wilkins, who shared a Nobel Prize for the discovery of DNA #39;s structure, died yesterday aged 87. Wilkins was still a staff member at King #39;s College London, where he had worked since 1946."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has created communication system that integrates mobile phone functions with the on-board system in Land Rover vehicles. The product dubbed, Personal Telephone Integration, was developed specifically "
Sci/Tech,A European indie music label is taking an unusual approach to the issue of CD copy protection - it is branding all its releases with a sticker proclaiming the absence of any such control measure.
Sci/Tech,"IRVINE, Calif. -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) today announced that it has settled all outstanding litigation with Agere Systems Inc."
Sports,England will be determined to restore their battered reputation when their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign resumes with a mouth-watering clash against Wales at Old Trafford this weekend.
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova had a long day along with 2002 Wimbledon finalists Lleyton Hewitt and David Nalbandian in their first matches at the Japan Open tennis tournament on Wednesday.
Sports,Sri Lankan skipper Marvan Atapattu put the blame on his batsmen after their eight-wicket defeat by Pakistan. They only totalled 232-9 and Yousuf Youhana (107) and Man of the Match Shoaib Malik (86) comfortably knocked off the runs for the home side.
Sci/Tech, It's a noble concept that was designed to bridge the digital divide: Offer public schools and libraries steep discounts on Internet access and phone service through a special government mandated program. But reports of fraud and lackluster oversight have caused the program to be put on ice and now some educators and librarians are scrambling.
World,"RAMADI, Iraq, Oct 6 (AFP) - A suicide car bomb ripped through a queue of young national guard recruits in western Iraq Wednesday, killing 10 of them as Iraqi and US forces pursued their crackdown on the country #39;s insurgency."
World,  A high stakes scheme to free two French journalists kidnapped in Iraq threatens to embroil President Jacques Chirac in a political scandal over whether his government assisted private intermediaries in negotiating with terrorists for the hostages 
Sci/Tech, Deal with Microsoft will allow users to access e mail without third party software.
Sci/Tech," Europe has long been an innovation leader. Centuries ago, Johannes Gutenberg  revolutionized practically everything with his technological marvel, the printing press. Europe's modern day innovators have changed how we work and play with inventions such as compact disks, the World Wide Web, and the Linux operating system. Today, engineers at Airbus are pushing the envelope with the world's biggest commercial aircraft, the 600 seat, double decker A380 superjumbo. ..."
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Inc. will acquire Netegrity Inc. in a  #36;430 million cash deal that will merge the computer security software makers, the companies said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," IBM on Wednesday formally announced the next major release of WebSphere, code named Vela, which company officials see as an integral building block for both its ongoing SOA (service oriented architecture) and On Demand strategies."
Sci/Tech," Nobel laureate Maurice Wilkins, one of the scientists involved in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, died Tuesday in London. He was 88."
Sci/Tech," Nobel laureate Maurice Wilkins, a British scientist who played a key role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, died on Tuesday, his university said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," A new challenge awaits private rocketeers hoping to breach the space frontier with their own versions of reusable spacecraft, this one demanding faster and hardier vehicles capable of orbital flights."
Business," Stocks were little changed on  Wednesday as high crude prices drove up shares of energy  companies, but profit warnings dragged on such sectors as auto  parts and semiconductors."
Sci/Tech,Adiences of an exhibition are being invited to see what they would look like if they had cosmetic surgery.
Business," Turkey won a provisional green light  from the European Commission on Wednesday to open membership  negotiations with the European Union, a watershed decision  after 40 years of on again, off again talks."
Business,"U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European Union to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they regard as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments."
Business,"French carmaker Renault sets up a joint venture with Iran to build 300,000 of its new 'no-frills' Logan model a year."
Business,"United Airlines said today that it would cut 68 airplanes from its fleet, shift more responsibility for domestic routes to its regional carrier, and expand international flying."
Sci/Tech,"Company's communication system integrates cell phone functions into Land Rover's ""central infotainment display."""
Business,EU files counter-case at World Trade Organization over US aid to Boeing; US files over Airbus. BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU said Wednesday it will file a counter-case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over 
Business,"Oil prices slipped from their record highs Wednesday ahead of the weekly report on US inventories, but stocks hovered close to unchanged levels as investors considered the long-term implications of the flu vaccine shortage."
Sci/Tech,"Maurice Wilkins, the third man in the discovery of the structure of DNA, died Tuesday in London. He was 88. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1962 along "
Sci/Tech,based Broadcom (www.broadcom.com) said yesterday that it has settled all of the company #39;s outstanding litigation with Agere Systems.
Sports,"Think patience and perseverance. And then turn your attention to Indian cricket. There is one man, Anil Kumble, who instantly comes to mind."
Sports,"And when you do all three as well as the Red Sox did on Tuesday afternoon, the result is a 9-3 win over the Angels in the first game of the American League Division Series."
Sports,"For a conference rooted in offensive muscle, the Big Ten seems a little frail in the running department this season. Ohio State and Michigan, which built their reputations on power football, rank "
World,"On October 5, an unidentified call rang in the Lufthansa airlines office while one of its flights was flying from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv in Israel."
Sci/Tech,"SAP AG announced two updates to the Master Data Management (MDM) component of its NetWeaver integration and application platform on Tuesday. The updates, which will appear by the end of the year, are designed to make it easier to synchronize data between different systems. Two other new NetWeaver enhancements, faster searching of corporate data and more robust handling of errors in Java applications, will only appear in the next release of NetWeaver, planned for 2005, the company said at the SAP TechEd conference in San Diego."
Business, China #39;s leaders have wrapped up a key economic meeting pledging to strive for stable economic growth next year with an emphasis on quality and efficiency rather than simply a high growth rate.
Sci/Tech,  Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp. unveiled this week new fuel cell prototypes for a range of applications that could be commercialized as early as next year.
Business,"Howard Stern, one of the most popular US radio personalities, said Wednesday he will broadcast his show on Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI) beginning in 2006, after being dropped earlier this year from several stations that objected to "
Business,PeopleSoft said it could accept a takeover bid from Oracle and now needs time to weigh on it. Oracle has been haunting PeopleSoft for 15 months with the possible bid of \$7.
Business,"JM Smucker Co., a maker of jams, peanut butter, shortening and oils, said on Wednesday that it will sell its Brazil operations, Smucker do Brasil Ltda."
Business,"Analysts cut their ratings and slashed stock targets for Open Text Corp.(OTC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday, citing concerns that the software maker #39;s warning of weaker-than-forecast quarterly results signal growth "
Sci/Tech,Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has quietly launched a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ...
Business,Goldcorp Inc. yesterday became the third North American mining company this year to launch a bid to buy Wheaton River Minerals Ltd.
Sci/Tech,In love with column view? Find out how to make it a permanent thing at the Apple Pro/ site in the latest Mac OS X killer tip. Sep 29
Business,"All options, including cutting quotas, are up for discussion when OPEC ministers meet in Cairo this week to plan their response to a sharp fall in prices "
Sports,"The Australians are currently weighing up their choice in the Federal election, and the country #39;s top-order batsmen also looked confused as they decided between two party #39;s policies."
Sports,Arsenal shareholders will head into Thursday #39;s annual general meeting at Highbury secure in the knowledge the future of their club is in safe hands.
Sports,"SUZUKA, Japan (AFP) - BAR will celebrate their 100th Grand Prix start in Sunday #39;s Japanese Grand Prix with drivers Jenson Button and Takuma Sato chasing an elusive victory at Suzuka."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - The Football Association suspended Fulham striker Andy Cole for three matches Wednesday. The suspension stems from an incident during Fulham #39;s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich on September 18."
World," Endless money forms the sinews of war, Cicero once said, but it may also be the dividend of peace    especially for gamblers who can now place bets online on the person or organisation they think is going to be named the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner on Friday."
World," Iran said on Wednesday it had processed  several tons of raw ""yellowcake"" uranium to prepare it for  enrichment    a process that can be used to make atomic weapons     in defiance of the U.N. nuclear watchdog."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair  warned Sudan on Wednesday the international community would not  rest until violence was ended in Darfur and a comprehensive  peace deal was struck across the whole country.
World," A strong earthquake measuring 5.8 on the  Richter scale jolted eastern Japan including Tokyo on Wednesday  evening, but there was no danger of tsunami tidal waves, the  Metereorological Agency said."
World,A former military prosecutor in the Democratic of Congo is sentenced to death by a military court for murder.
World,The EU executive sets tough terms for Eastern European countries hoping to join in the coming years.
World," Iran has produced ""a few tons"" of the gas needed to enrich uranium, a top nuclear official said Wednesday, confirming the country has defied international demands and taken a necessary step toward producing nuclear fuel   or nuclear weapons.    Uranium hexafluoride gas is the material that, in the next stage, is fed into centrifuges used to enrich uranium..."
World," Top ranked shock jock Howard Stern says he is leaving Infinity Broadcasting Corp. to join Sirius satellite radio, beginning in January 2006, where he'll get the national audience he has coveted..."
World," Tiger Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at an exclusive resort in Barbados during a sunset ceremony that reportedly cost  $3 million, according to witnesses.    Oprah Winfrey and former NBA stars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were among more than 120 guests seen by an Associated Press reporter perched on a hill overlooking the club house of the Sandy Lane resort and golf course, which went to extraordinary lengths to shield the ceremony from journalists..."
World," Oil prices slipped from their record highs Wednesday ahead of the weekly report on U.S. inventories, but stocks continued their slide as investors considered the long term implications of the flu vaccine shortage..."
Business,"For many wine aficionados, the most important case in years is about to be opened. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments from small wineries and state regulators "
Business,"SINGAPORE, OCT 5: US oil prices scrambled back over \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, kept on edge by a prolonged production outage in the Gulf of Mexico at a time when major exporters are already pumping nearly full tilt."
Business," Howard Stern, the controversial talk radio host who is the scourge of conservative Americans, is quitting Viacom to host his show on the satellite radio service Sirius as part of five year, multimillion dollar deal."
Business," Uneasy investors sold stocks mostly lower Tuesday as oil prices climbed above  $51 per barrel, creating new worries that rising energy costs would curb consumer spending and corporate profits."
Sports, Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal may play in the playoffs despite a probation violation on a drunken driving charge.
Sports,LLEYTON HEWITT overcame a mid-match blip to make a strong start to his Japan Open campaign and take another small step towards replacing Andy Roddick as the world #39;s No.
Sports,Vijay Singh thinks the main reason he has replaced Tiger Woods as world number one is the American #39;s failure to adapt to changes in his body.
Sports, New York Giants safety Shaun Williams was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to a left knee injury.
World,"Win or lose on October 9, Labor Party leader Mark Latham has already etched himself into the annals of Australian political history."
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - New York Giants  safety Shaun Williams was placed on injured reserve Wednesday  due to a left knee injury."
Sports,"Tiger Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at an exclusive resort in Barbados during a sunset ceremony that reportedly cost \$3 million, according to witnesses."
Business," ""Shock jock"" Howard Stern will jump to  Sirius Satellite Radio <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SIRI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SIRI.O</A> in January 2006, moving his  controversial show from the public airwaves and giving the  nascent satellite radio sector a big boost."
Business, The United States and Europe on  Wednesday filed tit for tat World Trade Organization complaints  over billions of dollars in subsidies for top aircraft  manufacturers Airbus and Boeing.
Business," Knight Trading Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NITE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NITE.O</A>,  one of the biggest traders of Nasdaq stocks, on Wednesday  forecast a third quarter loss, missing Wall Street expectations  of a profit, because of low trading volumes."
Business,"Intel, Nokia, and Symbian's alliance should shake competitors' confidence."
Business,"The EU has hit back after Washington filed a case at the World Trade Organisation over state aid for aircraft maker Airbus EAD.PA , filing its own case over what it called  quot;massive illegal quot; aid for Boeing BA."
Business,"United Airlines #39; parent company, UAL Corp., said Wednesday it #39;s airline will reduce US flights and focus more attention on more profitable international flights."
Business,THE News Corporation Ltd could probably satisfy most of the corporate governance criticisms relating to its proposed move to the US by simply formally adopting its previously stated intentions.
Sci/Tech,Mobile USA today released a new secure encrypted Connection Manager that will enable users to login to any of the 4700 nationwide HotSpot wireless networks.
Sci/Tech,"A new generation of cheaper and more efficient hydrogen fuel cells may bring the environmentalists dream of affordable, green cars one step closer to reality."
Sports,"  Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova advanced to the Japan Open quarterfinals on Wednesday after overcoming a shaky second set to defeat Australian Samantha Stosur 6 4, 1 6, 6 3."
Sports,MANNY RAMIREZ #39;s three-run home run capped a seven-run fourth inning as the Boston Red Sox registered a 9-3 win over the Angels at Anaheim in the opening game of their American League Division Series on Tuesday.
Sports,"Of all the changes in sports, the one that fundamentalists have the hardest time accepting is the addition of the wild card in baseball."
World,"THAI Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reshuffled his 36-member cabinet for the ninth time yesterday, dispensing with three senior ministers in a move designed to limit his own responsibility for key crises."
Business,"  UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, said Wednesday it will overhaul its route structure to reduce costs and offset rising fuel costs."
Business,"Stocks sagged Wednesday as oil jumped to a fresh record high on a mixed report about US crude inventories, and investors considered the long-term implications of the flu vaccine shortage."
Business,"Restructuring charges of \$44 million contributed to Monsanto #39;s reported fourth-quarter 2004 loss of \$42 million, compared to a loss of \$188 million in the same quarter last year."
Business,"European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company NV acquired US military electronics company Racal Instruments Inc. in a deal worth up to US\$130 million (euro105 million), the European defense giant said Wednesday."
Business,"Knight Trading Group Inc. (NITE.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the biggest traders of Nasdaq stocks, on Wednesday forecast a third-quarter loss, missing Wall Street expectations of a profit, because of low trading volumes."
Sci/Tech," Devices to power to PDAs, cell phones, and laptops could be available next year."
Business,The European Commission said Wednesday it will seek consultations with the United States at the World Trade Organisation in response to US action over state aid for the European aircraft maker Airbus.
Business,"United Airlines management says it is  quot;substantially accelerating quot; its restructuring plans to add lucrative international routes, strengthen its hubs, and cut back on other domestic service."
Business,"Agricultural chemicals maker Monsanto Co. (MON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) posted a quarterly net loss on Wednesday as a drop in Roundup herbicide sales in the "
Business,"European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. NV, the parent of aircraft maker Airbus, Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Racal Instruments Group for up to \$130 million."
Business,"In a setback for public health groups, Congress moved closer to passing tobacco buyout legislation yesterday but removed a provision for federal regulation of tobacco products."
Business,"PRINCETON, NJ (Dow Jones/AP) _ Biopharmaceutical company Medarex Inc. said Wednesday its Hodgkin #39;s disease treatment was granted orphan drug designation by the Food and Drug Administration."
Sci/Tech," Weeks or months of occasional steam blasts and possibly some eruptions of fresh volcanic rock and ash are the most likely scenario at Mount St. Helens, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo launched a beta version of My Yahoo Search, giving users more-advanced Web-search capabilities. Competition has been heating up in the search-engine space, with Amazon."
Sci/Tech,"PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2004--Enfora LP, leader des solutions de donnes sans fil, a annonc ce jour le lancement d #39;une nouvelle gamme d #39;accessoires Wireless Portfolio(TM) pour la prise en "
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, Oct 05, 2004 (AFX-UK via COMTEX) -- Sony Corp said it will begin selling on Nov 20 an audiovisual recording server with a storage capacity of 1 terabyte - equivalent to 1,000 gigabytes - that also functions as a high-end PC with seven analog "
Sports,"The former Manchester United star has been handed a three-match ban and a 10,000 fine for his bust-up with West Bromwich Albion defender Neil Clement last month."
World,Israel #39;s Labour Party lashed out Wednesday at a Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s aide who said the Gaza pullout plan was aimed at freezing the peace process.
World,"A car bomb blew up in the western Iraqi town of Anah on Wednesday, killing several people, witnesses said. The blast targeted a recruits queued at National Guards building in the town, some 260 km west of Baghdad."
World,"BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra fired ministers responsible for dealing with a bird flu crisis and violence in the largely Muslim south yesterday, just months ahead of a general election."
Business,"The chairman of Spain's largest banking group, Santander Central Hispano, is to stand trial on charges of tax fraud."
World," Iran has produced a few tons of the gas needed to enrich uranium, a top nuclear official indicated Wednesday, confirming the country has defied international demands and taken a necessary step toward producing nuclear fuel  #151; or nuclear weapons."
World," KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP)   Sudan agrees to a joint withdrawal of government and rebel forces in Darfur and will accept a big increase in international ceasefire monitors, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday after talks with the country's president."
World, Democrats may argue that House Republican Leader Tom DeLay's vision is obscured but the combative Texan says he is seeing things more clearly these days.
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running  mate for a historic presidential election narrowly escaped a  bomb set off by Taliban guerrillas as the campaign closed on  Wednesday.
World,"Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi has appealed for the British hostage in Iraq Ken Bigley to be freed, reports say."
Sci/Tech,"The future of the wild tiger is gravely threatened by the trade of skins to China, a lobby group warns."
World,Vijay Singh says Tiger Woods lost his number one status after failing to change his swing.
World," Dick Cheney and John Edwards slugged it out over jobs, judgment and Iraq in a hard hitting debate that set the stage for President Bush's speech Wednesday denouncing his Democratic rival's record on national security.    Their debate Tuesday night was largely a draw, moving the attention once again to their bosses in the second presidential showdown Friday night..."
World," Tiger Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at an exclusive resort in Barbados, according to witnesses. The sunset ceremony reportedly cost  $1.5 million..."
World," Stocks sagged Wednesday as oil jumped to a fresh record high on a mixed report about U.S. crude inventories, and investors considered the long term implications of the flu vaccine shortage..."
World," Undercutting the Bush's administration's rationale for invading Iraq, the final report of the chief U.S. arms inspector concludes that Saddam Hussein did not vigorously pursue a program to develop weapons of mass destruction after international inspectors left Baghdad in 1998, an administration official said Wednesday..."
World," Racing the clock, Senate leaders are applying finishing touches to bipartisan legislation addressing the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations just as House GOP leaders prepare to debate their version, which Democrats call partisan and weak..."
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Sudan on Wednesday the international community would not rest until violence was ended in Darfur and a comprehensive peace deal was struck across the whole country.
Sci/Tech,"A task force led by the U.S. Surgeon General is still drafting its report on drug importation, but one conclusion is already clear: Savvy shoppers can find cheaper prescription drugs in American pharmacies."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD     WASHINGTON (AP) -- A top federal health official, lamenting ""a very fragile vaccine production system,"" urged healthy people Wednesday to defer getting their influenza shots so medication will be available for those most at risk.    ""We really need a long-term solution so we don't end up in this year-to-year situation where we don't have a reliable supply,"" Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter    Study finds hypertension erodes cognitive ability in those of all ages    HealthDayNews -- For years, experts have known that high blood pressure is related to poor cognitive performance in older adults and can lead to adverse changes in the brain.    Now, researchers report that young adults with high blood pressure are just as susceptible to decreased mental function as are older people are..."
Sci/Tech,"In fact, Larry Ellison compares himself to the warlord, according to PeopleSoft's former CEO, defending previous remarks he made."
Business,"THE US banking system is in very good shape after weathering a recession and several big bankruptcies, according to Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan."
Sci/Tech," Everywhere you look at the Fall Processor Forum, there #39;s another chip with more than one core. At this annual industry conference where chip companies discuss the designs they #39;re working "
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s new WebSphere release, Version 6, automatically troubleshoots systems and identifies network glitches that could lead to power outages."
Sports," Despite a probation violation on a drunken  driving charge, Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal may participate in the playoffs."
World,British ships battled through rough weather on Wednesday to reach a Canadian navy submarine with 57 crewmembers on board that was drifting in the Atlantic after an electrical fire that officials said was more severe than originally thought.
Sci/Tech,Chips that help a computer's main microprocessors perform specific types of math problems are becoming a big business once again.\
Sci/Tech,"A new Trojan horse program that attacks and removes troublesome advertising software, known as ""adware,"" is circulating on the Internet, according to antivirus company Symantec Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Devices to power to PDAs, cell phones, and laptops could be available next year."
Business,"Sirius signs Howard Stern to a multiyear deal, and ""investors"" lose their minds."
Business," Oil prices extended record setting highs  close to  $52 a barrel for U.S. crude on Wednesday, fueled by  the impact of Hurricane Ivan on U.S. winter inventories."
Business, U.S. stocks were near the unchanged  mark on Wednesday as crude prices climbed to another record and  profit warnings hit such sectors as auto parts and  semiconductors.
Business," KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Reuters) - Agricultural chemicals maker  Monsanto Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MON.N</A> posted a quarterly net loss on Wednesday  as a drop in Roundup herbicide sales in the United States more  than offset increased demand for its specialty seed technology."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices slipped on  Wednesday as the market struggled to absorb  $24 billion in new  supply just a few days before a jobs report which could set the  trend for yields for weeks to come.
Sci/Tech,"ranked shock jock Howard Stern says he is leaving Infinity Broadcasting Corp. to join Sirius satellite radio, beginning in January 2006, where he'll get the national audience he has coveted."
Sci/Tech,"By JUAN A. LOZANO    HOUSTON (AP) -- Businesses and government agencies must re-examine the growing threat of cyberterrorism to automated computer systems running power grids, dams and other industrial facilities, security experts said Tuesday..."
Sci/Tech,"Tehachapi resident Michael Melvill, pilot of SpaceShipOne, made a second successful flight into space on the morning of Sept. 29 to vie for the \$10 million prize in the Ansari XPrize competition."
Sci/Tech,"Linear Technology Corp., a maker of linear integrated circuits that transform analog signals into digital form, said Wednesday that chief executive Bob Swanson will shift to a new role after 23 years to become executive chairman."
Business,Sirius Satellite Radio announced a five-year deal with Howard Stern this morning that will bring the King of All Media to satellite radio in 2006.
Business,"UAL Corp., the bankrupt parent of United Airlines, announced Wednesday plans to cut domestic flights by 12 percent, while increasing more profitable international schedules by 14 percent."
Sci/Tech,"The MSN TV 2 is a complete overhaul of the earlier MSN TV Internet receiver. Based on the Microsoft Windows CE operating system, it ships preloaded with Windows Media Player for TV, Microsoft "
Sci/Tech,EarthLink is offering free VoIP calling as an incentive to sign up for its high-speed Internet service. The free service is available to the company #39;s million-plus broadband customers.
Sports,Manchester United fans attempts to stave off a threatened takeover by American businessman Malcolm Glazer have received a substantial boost.
Sports,"Southampton, England (Sports Network) - Southampton midfielder Fabrice Fernandes was sentenced Wednesday in a case involving drunken driving."
Sports,"DHAKA, Bangladesh The organizers of Bangladesh #39;s first women #39;s tournament on Wednesday said play would continue, despite protests by a Muslim group that termed the event  quot;indecent and against Islamic norms."
World,"Baghdad, Iraq -- Pro-government forces in Iraq are trying to retake control of insurgent-dominated regions ahead of January national elections."
World,"The brother leader issued an appeal to the kidnappers saying: We request the release of this poor Briton since his family had requested our help ... and if they have any conditions, convey them to us in any way possible, JANA said."
World,"ST. GEORGE #39;S, Grenada -- Secretary of State Colin Powell began a visit to Grenada on Wednesday to see the devastation left by Hurricane Ivan as islanders complained the United States could be doing more to help."
World,"Iran has increased the range of its missiles to 2000km, a senior official was quoted as saying, putting parts of Europe within reach for the first time."
World,"A shipment of 140 kg of United States weapons-grade plutonium arrived in the French port of Cherbourg last night, despite protests by anti-nuclear campaigners who fear it is vulnerable to a terrorist attack."
World,"NICOSIA - Israeli fighter jets mistakenly buzzed a Swiss aircraft close to Cyprus before intercepting a German airliner and forcing it to land on the island because of a bomb threat, officials said."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission on Wednesday said it filed civil fraud charges  against six former senior officers at Peregrine Systems Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PRGN.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PRGN.PK</A> who orchestrated and tried to cover up a massive  accounting fraud at the technology company."
Business,"Busch is experimenting, which is worth a try, although associating the new drink with Bud may be risky."
Business,Superstar educator Apollo is underperforming the S P 500 -- does that make it cheap?
Business,"Radio titan Howard Stern and leading Sirius Satellite Radio announced today a five-year, multimillion dollar deal to air Stern #39;s show on the satellite radio provider as of Jan. 1, 2006."
Business,US Senate and House of Representatives negotiators agreed on Wednesday on a huge corporate tax bill that will repeal export subsidies that violate global trade rules and give manufacturers a new tax break.
Business,"Defense contractor Raytheon Co. said Wednesday that it purchased privately held Photon Research Associates Inc., a provider of physics-based modeling services for government customers."
Business,"Knight Trading Group Inc., an equities trading company serving institutional and broker-dealer clients, said Wednesday that it will report a third-quarter operating loss of 1 cent to 4 cents per share due to poor performance in its "
Business,  Crude oil prices have resumed their climb after word that the nation #39;s crude supply grew for the second week in a row.
Business,"  The US has filed a case with the World Trade Organization alleging that the European Union provides unfair government funding to Airbus, United States Trade Representative Robert Zoellick announced Wednesday."
Business,"Arlington, Va.-based EADS North America has purchased Racal Instruments Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of electronic tests and measurement equipment, for \$105 million."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. on Wednesday introduced a new search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Internet retailer Amazon."
Sci/Tech,The maker of FluMist said it is looking into whether it can make more of the inhalable flu vaccine to help the federal government deal with a looming flu vaccine shortage.
Sci/Tech,"Integrated circuits maker Linear Technology Corp., of Milpitas, says Bob Swanson will give up the title of chief executive officer after 23 years, shifting to a new role as executive chairman."
Sci/Tech," quot;All administrative work has been completed to sell Hynix #39;s non-memory chip unit to Citigroup Venture Equity Partners LP, quot; Hynix #39;s primary creditor bank said."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia and Land Rover have jointly developed a Personal Telephone Integration (PTI) System, an integrated automotive communications solution for Land Rover vehicles such as the new Discovery 3 and Range Rover."
Sports,Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova and top-seeded Lleyton Hewitt both struggled to three-set victories at the Japan Open on Wednesday.
Sports,"This time, however, they hope to take a 2-0 lead back to Minnesota as they continue their best-of-five AL Division series with the New York Yankees."
Sports, Southampton midfielder Fabrice Fernandes just managed to escape jail time on Wednesday after jumping a number of red lights while being chased by police.
Sports,"Chris Simms will make his first pro start at quarterback for the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, replacing Brad Johnson.  quot;I hope I can give us the spark we need, quot; Simms said Wednesday, when the Bucs "
Sports,Fulham striker Andy Cole has been handed a further three-match ban for abusive language and violent conduct during last month #39;s stormy Premier League match at West Bromwich Albion.
Sports,South Africans Schalk Burger and Marius Joubert are among five players shortlisted for the International Rugby Board #39;s player of the year.
World,Ariel Sharon #39;s chief of staff has said the aim of Israel #39;s Gaza withdrawal plan is to rule out a Palestinian state indefinitely.
Sci/Tech,"There are more signs that, at least in theory, the dominance of Microsoft #39;s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows operating system may be slightly less potent than, say, a year ago this time."
Sci/Tech," It's not JoJo, not Britney, but Lara Croft in that hip hugging outfit, who raps, ""You've got to stand and choose."""
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. on Wednesday introduced a new search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast growing market dominated by Internet retailer Amazon.com."
Sci/Tech," For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products, the Agriculture Department announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," A steering problem disabled the Mars Rover Spirit Oct. 1, NASA officials said yesterday. The robot has not moved since."
World," Italian airline Alitalia signed an agreement Wednesday with the government and labor unions over layoffs at the carrier, the final hurdle in long negotiations for ensuring the company's immediate survival."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Sudan on Wednesday violence must end in Darfur and the United Nations said it might not be able to cope if conditions there fail to improve.
Sci/Tech," FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) - Google Inc. on Wednesday  introduced a new search technology to help publishers sell  books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Internet  retailer Amazon.com."
World, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives negotiators agreed on Wednesday on a huge corporate tax bill that will repeal export subsidies that violate global trade rules and give manufacturers a new tax break.
World," CHERBOURG, France (Reuters) - A heavily guarded ship  carrying a large shipment of U.S. weapons-grade plutonium  docked in the French port of Cherbourg on Wednesday, defying  protesters who say the shipment is vulnerable to terrorist  attack."
World,A top Israeli official says the significance of withdrawing from Gaza is to stop a political settlement with Palestinians.
World,"\Breast cancer is more likely to kill obese women than those of normal weight, research suggests."
World,Shock jock Howard Stern is quitting his morning show to join a subscription satellite radio network.
Sci/Tech,The scientists who discovered how cells mark proteins for destruction receive the 2004 Nobel Prize for chemistry.
Business,"Commission expected to resume probe over proposed deal after suspending it in April, source says. BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission is expected to resume its probe of software group Oracle Corp."
Business,Major Nasdaq stock trader says it will miss Wall Street expectations due to low trading volumes. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Knight Trading Group Inc.
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. will acquire Netegrity Inc. in a \$430 million cash deal that will merge the computer security software makers, the companies said Wednesday."
Business,Fannie Mae #39;s regulator told Congress on Wednesday his office was considering management changes at the mortgage finance company after finding pervasive accounting irregularities.
Business,Consumer electronics retailer Tweeter Home Entertainment Group Inc. said Wednesday that same-store sales declined 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter after the effects of recent hurricanes.
Business,"US stocks rose as optimism about third-quarter earnings reports overshadowed record oil prices. Alcoa Inc., which is scheduled to announce results tomorrow, led gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average."
Business,"Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA) said Wednesday that, based on preliminary results, its exchange offer for the split-off of Blockbuster Inc."
Sci/Tech,LONDON One of the scientists involved in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA has died. Maurice Wilkins shared the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1962 for his role in what #39;s considered one of the most important discoveries in science.
Sci/Tech,"(CBS/AP) Cloudy weather obscured the top of Mount St. Helens on Wednesday morning, making it difficult for visitors to see the volcano #39;s crater after several days of steam and ash eruptions."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 06, 2004 (INFOWORLD) - Systinet Corp., Amazon.com Inc. and Altova GmbH this week are announcing tools geared toward development of Web services, e-commerce, and XML applications, respectively."
Sports,"Tiger Woods will lose money but gain a greater prize in his latest trip to a golf course. Richard Alleyne reports from Barbados. If you are the world #39;s richest and most obsessive golfer, where better to get "
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Bengals signed veteran safety Anthony Mitchell on Wednesday to fill their depleted secondary."
Sports,Fulhams season was plunged into further crisis today when the Football Association found Andrew Cole guilty of two charges of bringing the game into disrepute and doubled his suspension from three to six matches.
Sports,Gary Neville joined Sven-Goran Eriksson in admitting his wish that Ryan Giggs was English as he faced up to the challenge of marking his Manchester United team-mate at Old Trafford this weekend.
Sports,"Less than a year after walking away with the three top prizes, England have failed to receive a single nomination in any of the major categories for the annual International Rugby Board awards."
World," Iranian officials said on Wednesday they will not cede to international demands for the Islamic republic to suspend its controversial uranium enrichment activities, saying they were ready for confrontation or negotiation."
World,US and Iraqi forces sealed off roads to an insurgent stronghold south of Baghdad on Wednesday and militants bombed two bridges in an 
Business,"LONDON, October 6 (newratings.com) - Alitalia (ALI.FSE) has reached an agreement with its major labour unions and the Italian government, enabling the loss-making airline to access a 400 million (492."
Sci/Tech," Google board member and investor John Doerr said Tuesday that despite speculation, the search giant would not enter in the Web browser market, but he predicted others would."
Sci/Tech,"Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins, joint winner of the Nobel Prize in 1962 for his role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, died on Tuesday (October 5), Kings College London announced on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Here #39;s my colleague Denny Arar #39;s report on PalmOne #39;s latest business-oriented PDA, the \$399 Tungsten T5. The T5 has a big screen (320 by 480), scads of memory (256MB), built-in Bluetooth, and other features."
Sci/Tech,"Personal computers have rapidly turned into storage vaults for digital music, photos and videos. Now, computer-industry companies are rolling out new ways to let that content roam through the house."
Sports,"TIGER Woods went scuba diving yesterday while the world waited to hear if he was going to tie the knot. On a yacht, anchored off Barbados #39; most famous resort, Sandy Lane, was his Swedish fiancee Elin Nordegren and other guests."
Sports,"Maybe it #39;s the memory of Curt Schilling sprinting off the mound during an 8-2 game, pulling down a high chopper, awkwardly throwing the ball into right field, then pulling up lame as my buddy Hench screamed  quot;He #39;s grabbing his ankle, I think he hurt his "
Sports,"Michael Owen is expected to be fit for Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier game against Wales. Owen, who has been suffering from a hamstring injury, managed to train successfully on Wednesday."
World,"ISRAEL #39;S plan to withdraw from Gaza was designed to put the peace process on hold and block the creation of a Palestinian state, a top aide to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in an interview yesterday."
World,"CHERBOURG, France, Oct 6 (AFP) - Police threw a heavy escort around a shipment of plutonium from US weapons arsenals as it was offloaded from a ship and taken by military convoy to a nuclear recycling plant in western France on Wednesday despite protests "
Business,Fabric and craft retailer lowers its profit outlook for both the third quarter and full year. ATLANTA (Reuters) - Shares of fabric and craft retailer Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
Business,"A new Clean Air Act settlement with CITGO in Texas will significantly reduce harmful emissions from oil refineries, the Justice Department said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif.Sun Microsystems Inc. officials disclosed Tuesday that the UltraSparc IV  quot;Panther quot; chip will offer twice the performance of the UltraSparc IV."
Sci/Tech,"Some head lice infesting people today were probably spread to us thousands of years ago by an extinct species of early human, a genetics study reveals."
Sci/Tech,"Japan #39;s Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home-server system in Japan with 1,000 gigabytes of hard-drive storage - enough to record six TV channels for a week straight - the company said."
Business," Oil's record breaking rally took U.S.  crude over  $52 a barrel on Wednesday, a new all time high,  fueled by the impact of Hurricane Ivan on U.S. winter  inventories."
Business,Fannie Mae's prime regulator said today that the giant mortgage company deliberately flouted accounting rules to project an image of smooth and relatively low-risk-earnings growth.
Business,  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission filed civil suits on Wednesday charging that six  former top executives at the technology company Peregrine  Systems committed massive accounting fraud.
Sci/Tech,"Chinese palaeontologists have uncovered the most complete fossil yet of an ancestral tyrannosaur, and found that filamentary protofeathers covered its body."
Sci/Tech,"two dedicated for PC applications and two for program recording. In extended-play mode, the Vaio PC can store 19 "
Sci/Tech,Editor #39;s Summary: The new CEO at Computer Associates has spoken! He said in a speech this week that IT products are not being designed with the customers #39; needs in mind and that the products out there are too complex.
Sports,"According to various professional snooping outlets, the world #39;s most popular golfer got hitched. The alleged venue was beach-adjacent in Barbados, which would seem to frame Tiger with an unbeatable sand trap."
Business,Fannie Mae #39;s prime regulator said today that the giant mortgage company deliberately flouted accounting rules to project an image of smooth and relatively low-risk-earnings growth.
Business,"Waltham-based defense giant Raytheon said it has acquired a privately held San Diego firm that provides physics modeling to government agencies and private companies, a purchase that will augment Raytheon #39;s efforts in the defense and homeland security "
Sci/Tech,"Outside the Highway Junction Thrift Store, a thin film of gritty ash coated the bottom of a Mount St. Helens coffee mug. Price for the mug: \$5."
Sports,"Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble rea-ched 400 Test wickets on the first day of the first Test against Australia on Wednesday, though the mi-lestone failed to stop Simon Ka-tich and debutant Michael Clarke hitting fighting half-centuries."
Sports,"Defensive end Justin Smith apologized to Cincinnati Bengals teammates and fans Wednesday for his drunken driving arrest. With a Bengals cap on his head and coach Marvin Lewis at his side, Smith sat at a table "
World,"Iran has admitted processing several tonnes of raw  quot;yellowcake quot; uranium, a key stage in the development of weapons-grade nuclear material."
Sci/Tech, All he wanted were the facts. But Dick Cheney ended up generating confusion_ and lots of it.
Sci/Tech, A new round of lawsuits aimed at prolific Internet song swappers could be announced as early as Thursday as music officials meet in London to discuss the next step in their global war on Internet piracy.
Sci/Tech," Winter will be warmer than normal in the U.S. Western and Plains states and colder than usual in the Southeast and mid Atlantic regions, but the return of El Nino is making it hard for forecasters to hazard a guess for much of the country, meteorologists said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," The illicit trade in tiger and leopard skins has reached alarming proportions, posing a serious threat to the survival of the big cats, a conservation group said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, The bald eagle is out of the woods but other birds of prey are in trouble.
Sci/Tech," A study of an ancient human pest    head lice    suggests that the ancestors of today's American Indians may have met and fought with pre humans long extinct elsewhere, scientists said on Tuesday."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday that a U.S. arms inspector's report on Iraq shows that Saddam Hussein was ""doing his best"" to get around United Nations' sanctions."
World," New Hong Kong lawmakers were sworn in Wednesday, and one of their newest members  #151; a longtime activist  #151; shattered the solemnity by shouting pro democracy slogans as he joined the system he has spent years protesting."
World," Sen. John Edwards, answering President Bush's blistering criticism of Democrat John Kerry, contended Wednesday that the Republican was ""completely out of touch with reality"" about the Iraq war and the economy."
World,"In a BBC interactive forum, Afghan interim President Hamid Karzai pledges a new form of inclusive government if elected."
World," Tiger Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at an exclusive resort in Barbados during a sunset ceremony that reportedly cost  $1.5 million.    Oprah Winfrey and former NBA stars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were among more than 120 guests seen by an Associated Press reporter perched on a hill overlooking the club house of the Sandy Lane resort and golf course, which went to extraordinary lengths to shield the ceremony from journalists..."
World, A top aide to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was quoted as saying Wednesday that Israel's planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is intended to block Palestinian statehood indefinitely and claimed the policy had U.S. backing...
World," A suicide car bomber plowed into an Iraqi military checkpoint northwest of Baghdad on Wednesday, killing at least 12 Iraqis and wounding about 25, as U.S. and Iraqi forces sealed off roads south of the capital in a campaign to curb the insurgency before January's national elections..."
Sci/Tech,"Larry Ellison even compares himself to the warlord, according to PeopleSoft's former CEO, defending previous remarks he made."
Sci/Tech,"mail messages show Oracle aimed its takeover bid in part to sow doubt about PeopleSoft, CNET News.com has learned."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: SGI warns of lower revenue, deeper loss...SAP taps search technology...Appeals court to rehear e-mail snoop case."
Sci/Tech,The emulation software works with Apple computers that use the G5 processor.
Sci/Tech,end computer maker says revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 will be lower than previously projected.
Business,The European Union (EU) on Wednesday said that it has decided to take the first legal steps against the US over its subsidies to Boeing.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 6 (newratings.com) - The US and European Union (EU) have filed counter-complaints with the World Trade Organization (WTO), alleging that government aids to the aircraft companies, Airbus and Boeing (BA."
Business,"Mart Canada Corp. declared victory Wednesday in its defense against unionization at a store in British Columbia. The Canadian branch of the world #39;s largest retailer, Wal Mart Stores Inc."
Sports," Chris Simms will make his first pro start at quarterback for the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, replacing Brad Johnson."
Sports,"In the ongoing Silverstone-dispute, Bernie Ecclestone says Sir Jackie Stewart and the British Racing Drivers #39; Club is to blame for Silverstone #39;s axing, not him."
Sports,"Safety John Lynch, now with the Broncos after 11 seasons with the Bucs, got a standing ovation when he was introduced. Rookie Micheal Clayton caught four passes, including a 51-yard TD reception that sparked the Bucs."
World,The Palestinians have decided not to bring a draft resolution condemning Israel #39;s military operation in the northern Gaza 
Sports," Soccer's governing body Wednesday fined Italy, the Netherlands and France for being too lenient with doping offenders."
Sports,"Now that Joe Gibbs looks like less than an immediate savior, Dan Snyder has to be wondering what went wrong and what to do now."
Business, Fannie Mae's regulator told Congress  on Wednesday his office was considering seeking management  changes at the mortgage finance company after finding pervasive  accounting irregularities.
Sci/Tech,"Is Google Page Rank Still Important?\\Since 1998 when Sergey Brin and Larry Page developed the Google search engine, it has relied (and continues to rely) on the Page Rank Algorithm. Googles reasoning behind this is, the higher the number of inbould links pointing to a website, the more valuable that ..."
Business,"The United States and the European Union faced off on Wednesday over billions of dollars in subsidies for top aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, by filing competing cases at the World Trade Organization."
Business,Howard Stern #39;s risqu radio rhetoric will be broadcast to listeners across the country - uncensored -ia satellite radio beginning in January 2006.
Business,The former Fannie Mae accountant who raised questions about the mortgage giant #39;s accounting said Wednesday that he had taken his concerns directly to chief executive Franklin Raines and asked him to investigate.
Sports,The former England midfielder spent two months as a player-coach with the League Two side but left to embark on a Football Association coaching course.
Business,"Computer Associates has signed an agreement to purchase Netegrity, a provider of security software, in a deal valued at approximately \$430 million."
Business,MOSCOW : Russia #39;s justice ministry said that Yukos had paid three-quarters of its 2000 tax bill but still had billions more in outstanding debts that analysts said would require sales of its assets.
Sports,"Berkeley is a philosophy class with John Searle, an economics seminar with George Akerlof or a protest march led by students with Noam Chomsky readers tucked in their hemp backpack."
Sports,"LeBron James became a father Tuesday and promised to be a better dad than the one he had.  quot;That #39;s my main goal, to try to be a better father than the one I had, quot; the second-year Cleveland Cavalier told the Akron Beacon Journal."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Oct. 6, 2004 - Campaigning for Afghanistan #39;s first direct presidential election ended with a burst of violence Wednesday as attackers set off a bomb in a failed effort to kill interim "
Sci/Tech, Rape victims and convicted felons would both have greater access to DNA testing under legislation the House passed Wednesday.
Business," Oil's record breaking rally lifted U.S.  crude beyond  $52 a barrel on Wednesday, fueled by the impact of  Hurricane Ivan on U.S. winter inventories."
Business," Howard Stern, the ribald radio host  who has become a poster boy for bad behavior on U.S. airwaves,  will jump to Sirius Satellite Radio <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SIRI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SIRI.O</A> in January 2006,  freeing him from the grips of regulators and giving the nascent  satellite radio sector a big boost."
Business," U.S. stocks barely moved above the  unchanged mark on Wednesday as crude oil prices touched a  record over  $52 per barrel, boosting oil stocks."
Business," Clearing the way for a make or break  restructuring, unions at Italian airline Alitalia <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZPIa.MI target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZPIa.MI</A> on  Wednesday agreed to unemployment packages for around 3,700  employees which would be largely paid for by the state."
Sci/Tech,"In the animated movie <i>Shark Tale,</i> a tiny cleaner fish dreams of climbing the social ladder on a reef terrorized by sharks. The story may not be that far-fetched."
Sci/Tech,"Bees, via pollination, are responsible for 15 to 30 percent of the U.S. food supply. But in the last 50 years the domesticated honeybee population has halved, scientists say."
Business,"Roger Barnes, who left Fannie Mae last November, said today that he had taken his concerns directly to Franklin Raines, the company's chief executive."
Business,British authorities shut down the pharmaceutical's only U.S. flu vaccine manufacturing facility.
Business,United Airlines said on Wednesday it would reduce US flights and increase capacity on more lucrative international routes as part of its aggressive cost-cutting campaign to emerge from bankruptcy.
Business," Led by oil rich Alberta and the other western provinces, Canada #39;s economy is forecast to grow by 3.1 per cent this year and 3.6 per cent in 2005, Royal Bank says in its latest economic forecast."
Sci/Tech,The first major release of IBM WebSphere in two years offers self-healing capabilities to provide failover for business transactions conducted via the Internet.
Sports," A nervous Red Sox Nation, desperate for a World Series title, will be keenly focused on pitcher Pedro Martinez on Wednesday."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, England : If practice really does make perfect, Gary Neville should have no problem keeping tabs on Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs when England take on Wales in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday."
Sports,FIFA is set to impose a three-and-a-half-week break for players ahead of the next World Cup finals in 2006 as it attempts to come to terms with the issue of  quot;player burnout.
Sci/Tech,Latest incarnation of Sony's robot hound is a four-legged MP3 player. It'll also fetch pictures while you're away.
World,The US secretary of state tours hurricane-hit Grenada and pledges millions of dollars in aid.
Sports," GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sports Network) - Green Bay Packers  quarterback Brett Favre is listed as probable for Monday's game  against Tennessee after the three-time MVP missed most of the  second half of last week's game because of a concussion."
Sports," FILDERSTADT, Germany (Reuters) - Lindsay Davenport powered  past Australian Alicia Molik 6-1, 6-0 in her opening match at  the Filderstadt Grand Prix Wednesday."
World," President Bush offered a sharp if familiar critique of his rivals on Wednesday, picking up where Dick Cheney left off in the vice presidential debate while defending the war in Iraq and their economic policies. Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards responded by calling the president ""completely out of touch with reality.""   Bush assailed Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry as he usually does in campaign appearances, accusing the Massachusetts senator of wavering in his support of the war on terrorism, favoring scores of tax increases, and sending mixed signals to allies and enemies..."
World," Contradicting the main argument for a war that has cost more than 1,000 American lives, the top U.S. arms inspector reported Wednesday that he found no evidence that Iraq produced any weapons of mass destruction after 1991..."
Business," Fannie Mae executives and their  regulator squared off on Wednesday, with executives denying any  accounting irregularity and the regulator saying the housing  finance company's management may need to go."
Business," Colombia will require banks  and money changers to report all international transfers of  more than  $200 starting next year to help combat drug money  laundering and ""narco terrorists"" and control the strength of  the peso."
Sci/Tech,"Lawmakers are talking about rewriting the eight-year-old landmark law governing the nation's telephone, cable and media businesses."
Sci/Tech,Digital media company signs up a new Linux partner to distribute its audio and video player.
Business,"LONDON: Oil #39;s record-breaking rally has taken US crude over \$US52 a barrel, fuelled by the impact of Hurricane Ivan on US winter inventories."
Business,"The United States and European Union locked themselves Wednesday into a battle at the World Trade Organisation over Boeing and Airbus, reviving memories of a seven-year dispute between Brazil and Canada that also involved aircraft makers."
Business," Rome, Oct. 6   The agreement on the provisions for more than 3 thousand workers, which closes the Alitalia dispute, was reached during the night at the Prime Minister #39;s Office after a marathon no stop."
Business,"Mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae receive special government perks that yield few benefits for society at large, but create significant potential social costs, according to a new report by the Cato Institute."
Business,"Computer Associates in Islandia, NY, said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire Netegrity Inc., in Waltham, Mass. Netegrity is a provider of enterprise security software for managing user identities and access."
Business,US House and Senate negotiators agreed to replace a \$50 billion tax break for US exporters ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization with a \$76.
Business,Russian officials are reported to have collected most of the tax debt that the troubled oil firm Yukos owes for the year 2000. A Justice Ministry official was quoted Wednesday as saying bailiffs have collected \$2.
Business,"EADS North America has bought Racal Instruments Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of electronic tests and measurement equipment based in Irvine, for \$105 million."
Sci/Tech,"Now a new study, published tomorrow in the science journal Nature, suggests that another striking mammal, the Irish elk, likewise lived way beyond the last ice age."
Sci/Tech, Skype Technologies made a name for itself providing a free Internet telephone program to users around the world. Now it #39;s time to cash in.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s MSN TV division has revealed details of its  quot;MSN TV 2 Internet  amp; Media Player, quot; the broadband-oriented successor to its earlier modem-interfaced WebTV Internet receiver."
Sci/Tech,"The message against illegally copying CDs for uses such as in file-sharing over the Internet has widely sunk in, said the company in it #39;s recent announcement to drop the Copy-Control program."
Sci/Tech,"While Microsoft #39;s Live Communications Server (LCS) is first and foremost an enterprise instant-messaging server, Microsoft is expected to position its 2005 version as its entre into the telephony market."
Sports,Jackie Stewart believes there #39;s still hope that the British Grand Prix can be included on next year #39;s Formula One schedule.
Sports,"LeBron James had a good reason for missing practice Wednesday. He became a father. The Cavaliers star guard and his longtime girlfriend, a 19-year-old Akron woman, had a baby boy Wednesday."
Sports,"Despite missing all three field goal attempts last week, veteran Steve Christie apparently is going to remain the Giants place-kicker this week against Dallas."
Sports,"It #39;s not often that the lead item in the blog is NASCAR-related, but we try to be versatile. So let #39;s talk about Dale Earnhardt Jr."
Sports,Police said Wednesday a woman who lives at the home found the intruder Sept. 27 and called police. A police dog tried to track the intruder but the person got away.
World,"The government is ready to listen to a message from the kidnappers of Kenneth Bigley but will not enter into negotiations with them, the foreign secretary, Jack Straw, said today."
World,"On the verge of historic presidential elections in Afghanistan, everybody is braced for the worst. Yet, on the last day of campaigning Wednesday, the threats from the Taliban "
World,"  Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra replaced his agriculture and defense ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle Wednesday, apparently because they failed to resolve Thailand #39;s bird flu crisis and continuing violence in the country #39;s Muslim "
Business,"Officials at the nation #39;s No. 2 air carrier, United Airlines, say their are rapidly moving ahead with restructuring their system, which includes building their hubs while cutting back on other domestic service."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Wednesday introduced a significant overhaul to its WebSphere J2EE application server, with new support for standards-based messaging protocols, better management features and enhancements to improve availability of applications, according to an IBM "
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices has given out more details on its fortcoming dual-core microprocessor chip. The Opteron-based design is said to be 30-55 percent faster than AMD #39;s single-core chips, but it will fit in existing server designs."
Sci/Tech,"The Personal Telephone Integration package works with Land Rover vehicles #39; audio system to provide users access to mobile phone functions such as viewing and selecting phone book entries, initiating "
Sci/Tech," The company unveils SuSE Linux Professional 9.2, which features wireless networking support, at LinuxWorld Expo in London, and says it will deliver its desktop Linux software by the end of the year. Also, HP's head of Linux says advances in security and high performance computing are pushing Linux into new realms."
Sci/Tech," While all eyes are focused on PeopleSoft's (Nasdaq: PSFT) firing of Craig Conway, the ground may be shifting under other enterprise software vendors. The recently announced PeopleSoft IBM partnership will spell bad news for SAP (NYSE: SAP), the Yankee Group predicts."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched a major upgrade of its WebSphere flagship middleware product, adding autonomic troubleshooting capabilities and other new features designed to improve performance in the application server platform."
Sci/Tech," Scientists and European regulators are now questioning the safety of other pain relievers like Vioxx, saying these medications also might raise the risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business," Fannie Mae executives and their regulator squared off on Wednesday, with executives denying any accounting irregularity and the regulator saying the housing finance company's management may need to go."
Business," Colombia will require banks and money changers to report all international transfers of more than  #36;200 starting next year to help combat drug money laundering and ""narco terrorists"" and control the strength of the peso."
Business," I am a shareholder in many small companies who has benefited tremendously from the class action process, notwithstanding abuses of the system described in ""Dirty Money"" (Sept. 20, p. 150). Despite Sarbanes Oxley, managers of small companies continue to commit securities fraud, sell company assets to themselves below market prices, issue themselves below market options and take companies private at ridiculous valuations. The class action process allows small shareholders to fight for their rights, aggregate their claims and be heard. New York, N.Y."
Business," U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday as  record crude oil prices above  $52 a barrel boosted energy  stocks like Exxon Mobil Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>."
Business,"The former chief executive of PeopleSoft admitted today that he responded to a hostile takeover bid from Oracle with a campaign of ""vilification."""
Business,"The steakhouse operator posts a 23 rise in net income, despite high beef costs."
Sci/Tech,The technology-driven dislocation that has transformed one typesetter's business is spreading throughout the economy.
Sci/Tech,Computer giant Hewlett-Packard wants to make it easier to sell to small and medium-size companies.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's former chief says he called Larry Ellison ""every name in the book,"" but Ellison himself invoked the Mongol leader."
Business,"Oil prices hit record highs again Wednesday, amid continuing concerns about the supply of crude oil. In New York, crude oil for future delivery hit an all-time high of \$51."
Business,What Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has longed to hear from PeopleSoft behind closed doors instead floated to the surface in a Delaware courthouse.
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. on Wednesday named female pop trio Destiny #39;s Child as the new face of its  quot;I #39;m Lovin #39; It quot; marketing campaign in a bid to expand its appeal among children and, importantly, their moms."
Business,News Corp. said Wednesday it may change its constitution to appease Australian investors still undecided about its proposed move to the United States.
Business,"Mumbai, Oct. 6 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, today said the foreign direct and portfolio investments are welcome in various sectors of the economy, including the banking sector."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Wednesday unveiled the next major upgrade of its WebSphere application server, which focuses on better performance and ease of use, instead of dramatically new functionality."
Sci/Tech,"Steven P. Jobs loves the Beatles. He plays the Liverpool quartet #39;s songs at Apple expositions, and the CEO of Apple Computer (AAPL ) has even compared his own management team to the Fab Four."
Sci/Tech," The earliest known relative of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex had primitive feathers, probably to help it keep warm. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing found the remains of the "
Sci/Tech,"Stranglehold copyright could be going the way of the dinosaur, it seems, with both the big names and independent organisations moving towards a more open copyright structure."
Sports,"World number 2 Lindsay Davenport has set herself the target of taking over top spot from France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo, less than 200 points ahead in the WTA rankings, by the turn of the year and showed no mercy against Molik to reach the last eight."
Sports,New Zealand names were absent from the list of five nominees for the International Rugby Board #39;s player of the year announced on Wednesday.
Sports,BANGALORE: Anil Kumble hardly shows his emotions on the field. The day offered an exception. Kumble allowed himself the luxury of an extravagant display of his jubilation.
Sports,  Roger Clemens and the Houston Astros hope to buck a couple of trends when they face the Atlanta Braves in the opener of their National League Division Series.
Sports,CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs have forked over more than 67-hundred dollars in penalties for renovating Wrigley Field without the necessary city permits.
World," As HCMS Chicoutimi #39;s 57 crew members continued to brave inclement North Atlantic weather aboard a powerless, damaged submarine, the search began in Ottawa for someone to blame over Canada #39;s latest embarrassing naval mishap."
Sci/Tech," Kim Polese, the woman who coined the term ""Java,"" has found a new job. At the Web 2.0 conference hereThursday, she will unveil a startup called SpikeSource that will provide enterprise support services for open source software."
Sci/Tech,Internet executives and analysts are closely tracking the rise of identity theft over the Internet.
Business,"By a curious twist of fate, the job of rescuing Russian oil giant Yukos has fallen to an American who arrived in Moscow just over a year ago -- and who still needs a translator #39;s help."
Sports,BANGALORE: India #39;s Anil Kumble became the third spin bowler to take 400 wickets on the opening day of the first cricket test against Australia last night.
World,"TEHRAN (Agencies) -- Iran began processing uranium just more than a week ago to prepare it for enrichment, a diplomat said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>LinuxWorld:</strong> Linux guru predicts 'next big thing'
World," A British Royal Navy frigate reached a crippled Canadian submarine on Wednesday and put a doctor on board the vessel, which was left drifting in heavy seas off the Irish coast after its engines were knocked out by a serious fire, officials said."
Sci/Tech,A survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project provides the first large-scale snapshot of what artists think about the Internet and file-sharing.
World, Vice President Dick Cheney on Wednesday echoed President Bush's latest sharp challenge of Sen. John Kerry's fitness to serve as commander in chief as the Republican No. 2 basked in approval from GOP supporters cheered by his debate performance.
World, BISSAU (Reuters) - Hundreds of mutinous soldiers demanding  pay for peacekeeping duty abroad seized key buildings in the  capital of Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday and patrolled the  potholed streets in trucks with mounted machineguns.
World," Tiger Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at an exclusive resort in Barbados during a sunset ceremony that reportedly cost  $1.5 million.    Oprah Winfrey and former NBA stars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were among more than 120 guests seen by an Associated Press reporter perched on a hill overlooking the club house of the Sandy Lane resort and golf course, which went to extraordinary lengths to shield the ceremony from journalists..."
Sci/Tech,"The software industry enters 2005 with several antitrust issues behind it, a result of a handful of court decisions and out-of-court settlements this year."
Business,"FRANKFURT: Google Inc has quietly launched a new search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by online retailer Amazon."
Business,"Knight Trading Group Inc., a leading stock dealer, Wednesday said it expects to report an operating loss for the third quarter due to  quot;persistent lackluster market conditions quot; in its core businesses."
Business,"Yum Brands (YUM) reported third-quarter earnings Tuesday that beat Wall Street expectations by a penny. The fast-food mogul also upped its full-year profit forecast by two cents, citing robust results from its KFC chain in China."
Business,"Google Inc. has quietly introduced a new search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Internet retailer Amazon."
Sci/Tech,"THE arrival of Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Centre on October 13 will be not so much a launch as a co-ordinated assault. A brigade of vendors, including Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, Acer, Creative Labs, iRiver "
Sci/Tech,"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. OPN System 4.5, the latest version "
Sports, Pinch hitter John Vander Wal chose free agency Wednesday instead of a demotion off the Reds' 40 man roster.
Sports,World number three golfer Tiger Woods of the United States and his new Swedish bride Elin Nordegren have come ashore in Barbados after spending their wedding night aboard a yacht following an elaborate wedding at a private club.
Sports," John Ellinger, the U.S. under 17 national team coach for the past seven years, was hired Wednesday as the coach of Major League Soccer's expansion team in Utah."
World,"In a historic move that could extend Europe #39;s borders to the edge of the volatile Middle East, the European Union recommended Wednesday setting mostly Muslim Turkey "
World,"  In his first speech before the interim national assembly, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi on Tuesday gave a sobering account of the threat posed by the insurgency, saying Iraq #39;s instability is a  quot;source of worry for many people quot; and that the "
Sports, Rosie Jones has the perfect plan to ease into retirement  #151; a second straight victory in this tournament.
Sports,"Soccer's governing body Wednesday fined Italy, the Netherlands and France for being too lenient with doping offenders."
Sports,LeBron James had a good reason for missing practice Wednesday. He became a father.
Business," Genentech Inc.  on Wednesday said third quarter earnings rose 50 percent, spurred by growth in new colon cancer treatment Avastin and strong sales of its older drugs, and raised its full year profit forecast."
Business,profile departure and a higher profile purchase mean nothing ever gets boring at Google.
Sci/Tech,<strong>LinuxWorld</strong> Dirac attack
Sci/Tech,"China's government has strategically deployed the Internet to economic advantage, while clamping down on undesirable content and use."
Business,"I have seen the three-headed monster Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) likes to call its  quot;multibrand strategy. quot; By grouping together Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC restaurants in one location, Yum!"
Business,"In the next few weeks, consumers will start receiving notices from banks and other financial institutions about changes to their checking accounts."
Sci/Tech,"The Google book-search move may contain the most intrigue, both because of the company #39;s place at the top of the search hierarchy and because it appears to be targeting the core business of "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft yesterday took the wraps off a new set-top box aimed at tying together the living room, the PC, and the company #39;s MSN network and content."
Sci/Tech,"Now that hundreds of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) employees hit the jackpot following the company #39;s initial public offering and subsequent run-up in share price, what #39;s to keep them from coming to work and plugging away with the same vigor as before the millions "
Sports,"time major finalist Elena Dementieva joined the parade of seeded players upset at the Porsche Grand Prix, losing 6 0, 7 5 to American qualifier Lisa Raymond on Wednesday."
Sports,"Left tackle Matt Light signed a six-year contract extension with the Patriots that will keep him in New England through 2010, giving him and the quarterback he protects long-term security."
Business,"The research firm says the new CEO, PeopleSoft founder Dave Duffield, could rally the forces. By Laurie Sullivan. There #39;s plenty of speculation about PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"Crude futures have surged above 52 dollars a barrel, reaching a new high in New York. Traders were reacting to a strike threat by Nigerian oil workers and to word that petroleum output in "
Business,  House and Senate lawmakers reached a deal Wednesday on a massive corporate tax bill that would repeal a portion of the tax code that has spurred mounting retaliatory sanctions by the European Union.
Business,"OCTOBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Eight former executives of asset management and service management vendor Peregrine Systems Inc."
Business,"The new search tool from Google matches queries with the content inside a book. If there is a match, Google will show links to that particular book in the search-results page."
Business,"Drug-distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp., following in a rival #39;s footsteps, warned that lower-than-expected increases in drug prices will hit earnings for the quarter and fiscal year ended Sept."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM today unveiled a new version of its WebSphere Application Server software, which is designed to protect applications from server downtime and boost enterprise efforts to build a service-oriented architecture (SOA)."
Sci/Tech,Java as we have known it could be in for a chill thanks to a ruling by a federal jury in upstate New York that says the programming language infringes on several patents Kodak acquired from Wang Laboratories.
Sports,"In a game against the Knicks in the 1994 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, Scottie Pippen refused to take the floor with 1.8 seconds remaining after Phil Jackson designed a potential game-winning play for Toni Kukoc rather than Pippen."
Sports,"(Oct. 6, 2004) -- The New York Giants easily qualify as one of the biggest surprise teams of the first quarter of the NFL season. And Tiki Barber easily qualifies as one of their biggest surprise players."
Sports," The New England Patriots Wednesday signed left tackle Matt Light to a six year contract extension. As per team policy, financial terms were not released."
World,"In case anyone was really worried, Secretary of State Colin Powell offered this reassurance during a trip to Brazil this week: The giant of South America has no intent to build nuclear weapons."
World,LONDON British Prime Minister Tony Blair says it #39;s just more proof that Saddam Hussein was trying to pull a fast one on the United Nations.
Sci/Tech,"A prominent researcher at Columbia University has pulled his name from a controversial study of prayer's effect on fertility, the university says."
Sci/Tech, Online search leader Google Inc. is becoming more bookish.
Sci/Tech," Qwest Communications on Wednesday announced a continued expansion of its VoIP service portfolio with IP Centrex Prime, an IP enabled interface that helps enterprise business customers with multiple locations and mobile workforces migrate from traditional PBX connections to VoIP."
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens' convulsions over the past week have demonstrated all too clearly that the inner workings of a seething volcano, hidden under miles of rock, remain one of nature's stubborn secrets."
Business,"Biotechnology firm Genentech Inc. said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit topped Wall Street expectations on a sharp rise in drug sales, and raised its yearly forecast to meet current targets."
Business," Four former El Paso Corp. natural gas traders have been charged with making false reports used to calculate the index price of natural gas, US Attorney Michael Shelby said Wednesday."
Business,"MUMBAI, OCTOBER 6 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the foreign direct and portfolio investments were welcome in various sectors of economy, including the banking sector."
Sci/Tech,"Right on schedule, Novell (Quote, Chart) today announced the November availability of SUSE Linux 9.2 Professional. The SUSE Linux Professional product line is on a six-month release cycle."
Sci/Tech,"MOUNT ST. HELENS, Wash. Oct. 6, 2004 - Government scientists said Wednesday that the danger of a strong Mount St. Helens eruption at any moment has passed, but warned the mountain could continue venting steam and volcanic rock for several weeks."
Sci/Tech,AT amp;T #39;s chief information officer Hossein Eslambolchi has set up a team to assess Windows operating system alternatives and will make a final decision by 2006.
Sci/Tech,"Most earthquakes make history for the damage they inflict. But last week #39;s quake at Parkfield, Calif., is likely to be remembered for insights that could improve earthquake-hazard assessments, quake-resistant "
Sci/Tech," Now that digital music players have evolved beyond the ability to store 20 gigabytes worth of music, storage capacity memory is no longer the only factor to consider before buying."
Sports,We read where Tiger Woods not only hasn #39;t broken up with Swedish bombshell Elin Nordegren but that he is ready to marry her any day now in Barbados.
Sports,"Filderstadt, Germany (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport easily won her second-round match on Wednesday, but last week #39;s Hasselt champion Elena Dementieva was among the first-round losers at the \$650,000 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix."
Sports,Ernie Els isnt sure that being No. 2 in the World Golf rankings is much different just because the player at No. 1 has changed.
Sports,Gordon D #39;Arcy and Jamie Heaslip have both been short-listed for the IRB World Players of the Year awards at London #39;s Royal Lancaster Hotel on November 28.
Sports,Test debutant Michael Clarke has made a big impression as Australia heads into day two of the first cricket Test against India. Australia will resume on 5 for 316 at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore.
World, Palestinians in Gaza fired two more makeshift rockets at Israel on Wednesday and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered his army to press on with a week old offensive that has killed 75 Palestinians.
World," Three of the nine Canadian sailors injured when their newly delivered, British built submarine caught fire in the North Atlantic were airlifted Wednesday to hospital in northwest Ireland, officials said."
World," SEOUL, South Korea (AP)   The international community is losing patience over the slow moving six way talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program, and the UN Security Council should act on the matter, the UN nuclear chief said Wednesday."
World," Sen. John Kerry is having trouble wooing fellow Roman Catholics in Iowa and Wisconsin. President Bush is short of his expected Catholic count in Michigan and Minnesota. Once reliably Democratic, Catholics have become one of the most complicated and coveted swing voting blocs."
World," A bill to expand the use of DNA testing to protect the innocent and detect the guilty easily passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, but the outlook remained uncertain in the Senate."
World," The United Nations and the United States expressed concern that it could take until early next year to deploy a 4,000 strong African Union force to Sudan's conflict ridden Darfur region and called for much speedier action."
World,But the tougher work of cutting greenhouse gases under the Kyoto Protocol remains.
World,"Gaza withdrawal is part of Israel's effort to thwart Palestinian statehood, a Sharon adviser says."
World,"At Britain's Conservative Party's conference this week, leaders planned how to regain power."
Sci/Tech,The first study of a large group of workers breathing air with very low levels of benzene suggests that the chemical may harm the bone marrow.
World," Contradicting the main argument for a war that has cost more than 1,000 American lives, the top U.S. arms inspector said Wednesday he found no evidence that Iraq produced any weapons of mass destruction after 1991..."
World, Stocks enjoyed a late day rally Wednesday to finish higher despite a new record price for oil and gloomy third quarter outlooks from several companies. Volume was relatively light as investors awaited the government's jobs creation report at the end of the week...
World,"<p></p><p> By Hugh Bronstein</p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia will require banksand money changers to report all international transfers ofmore than \$200 starting next year to help combat drug moneylaundering and ""narco terrorists"" and control the strength ofthe peso.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Demandware service designed to help midsize firms open shop online as fast as with a hosted service, but with more customization."
Sci/Tech,Software maker has its eye on consumers who might be ready to make the switch from Windows.
Sci/Tech,"Despite internal tumult, the firm is forging ahead with an upgrade its flagship server software."
Sci/Tech,Changes in the program may be necessary to continue cleanups as more contaminated sites demand attention and federal resources remain flat.
Sports,"By Erik Spanberg  Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. On Sunday in Foxboro, Mass., the New England Patriots will battle for their 19th straight win, a streak spanning much of last season and the first three games of 2004."
Sports, South Florida and Pittsburgh have rescheduled their hurricane delayed game for Dec. 4.
Sci/Tech,Eight former officials of Peregrine Systems Inc. have been indicted by a federal grand jury for what prosecutors say was a massive conspiracy to commit a multibillion-dollar securities fraud over three years.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has announced Version 6 of its WebSphere Application Server software, which is designed to protect applications from server downtime and aid enterprise efforts to build a service-oriented architecture."
Sci/Tech,"Downloader.Lunii, a new Trojan horse program that attacks and removes troublesome advertising software, also modifies the configuration of Windows machines and attempts to download files from a remote location, according to Symantec Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Three years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security still isn't doing enough to consolidate terrorist watch lists to help law enforcement authorities monitor and apprehend known terrorists, according to a new government report."
Sci/Tech,"The acquisition will allow CA to consolidate its position in the market for user authentication, access control and administration products, CEO Kenneth Cron said this morning."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the company isn't interested in buying PeopleSoft, Oracle or SAP, but he wouldn't rule out smaller deals."
Sci/Tech,"A Google executive said yesterday that the search tool could at some point be extended to tap enterprise databases, desktop PCs, content management systems and CRM applications."
Sci/Tech,"Capgemini Energy, the services entity formed in July when it won a 10-year, \$3.5 billion deal to manage back-office operations for TXU, plans to eliminate 200 to 230 former TXU positions."
Sci/Tech,"New products to build Web services with Eclipse, e-commerce apps with Amazon's technology, and more."
Sci/Tech,"Qwest Communications on Wednesday announced a continued expansion of its VoIP service portfolio with IP Centrex Prime, an IP-enabled interface that helps enterprise business customers with multiple locations and mobile workforces migrate from traditional PBX connections to VoIP."
Business," There is more to corporate performance than what you see in the earnings reports. Could an investor have anticipated the trouble at companies like Enron, Adelphia, WorldCom and Tyco by looking more closely at how they were governed and how they kept their books? Their problems, to be sure, are far more visible in hindsight, but nonetheless each left telltale signs that all was not well. Robust reported earnings growth at both Enron and WorldCom was not supported by hard cash. The Adelphia board was stacked with company insiders who turned a blind eye to self dealing by company executives. ..."
Business," Genentech Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DNA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DNA.N</A> on Wednesday  posted a 50 percent rise in quarterly profit and raised its  full year earnings forecast on strong sales of its new colon  cancer drug, sending its shares higher in after hours trading."
Sci/Tech,Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan recap of top search engine stories from September and early October 2004.
Sci/Tech,The issue of political overseers modifying information from federal scientists that conflicts with policy goals has arisen periodically in recent years.
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices took a hit  on Wednesday as lackluster interest in new five year notes left  investors skittish just two days before the crucial September  jobs report.
Sci/Tech,"Clush Offers Option for Meaning-Based Search\\It's sorta clustering, but it looks more to me like the old ""concept"" or meaning-based searches for the late 90s, ala Oingo and Simpli. The engine is called Clush and the location is http://www.clush.com .\\What color there is on the front page is red, ruining ..."
Business,"Oil prices held firm around \$51 per barrel on Wednesday, hovering near record highs amid the sluggish recovery in US Gulf oil production and an anticipated decline in key winter fuel stocks, dealers said."
Business,"Shares of software maker Magma Design Automation (LAVA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) slid over 10 percent in after-hours trade after warning that second-quarter orders would fall short of expectations."
Business,"Company names female pop trio new face of marketing campaign to expand appeal among kids, moms. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - McDonald #39;s Corp."
Business,Reuters reported on Wednesday that four former El Paso Corp. natural gas traders will plead guilty to criminal charges for reporting bogus trade prices to an industry publication.
Business,Stocks clung to a modest advance Wednesday despite a new record high for oil and gloomy third-quarter outlooks from several companies as investors awaited the government #39;s jobs creation report at the end of the week.
Sports,Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal #39;s legal woes will not affect his availability for the postseason. State Court Judge David Darden ruled on Wednesday morning that Furcal will 
World,"GHAZNI, Afghanistan, 6 October 2004 - Wartime security was rolled out for Afghanistans interim President Hamid Karzai as he addressed his first election campaign rally outside the capital yesterday amid spiraling violence."
Business,"Loss of marquee name and ad slowdown show big hurdles face Infinity and other radio broadcasters. By Krysten Crawford, CNN/Money staff writer."
Business,Eight former executives of software company Peregrine Systems Inc. face criminal charges involving what US prosecutors Wednesday called a multi-billion dollar securities fraud.
Business,"Shares of Bioscrypt Inc. (BYT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped 18 percent on Wednesday after it said it had teamed up with IBM (IBM."
Business,"George Soros, billionaire financier, is handing more control of his money management firm to two of his sons as he scales back the focus of his investment firm."
Sci/Tech, Internet downloads are nothing new when it comes to buying music and software online. So why does video game shopping still mostly involve either shlepping to a store or waiting for the delivery truck after you order online?
Sci/Tech," A leading Japanese electronics company is developing memory cards that can be used to make cashless payments, open locks and read identification with a simple flick."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has issued an upgrade of its WebSphere middleware product, adding autonomic troubleshooting capabilities that autmatically detects system problems and recovers Web-based business transactions that would take days to fix manually."
Sci/Tech,Sony said yesterday that it has built a desktop computer with 1 TB of data storage and seven analog television tuners. The PC will be able to record a week #39;s worth of programming on six channels at the same time.
Sci/Tech," From the creators of the political satire sensation ""This Land"" comes a sequel set to the tune of ""Dixie."""
Sports, After losing four straight   and five of the last six   world rugby champion England is in a snarly mood. The English have dropped to third in the world rankings.
World,"Yesterday, in one of its boldest moves, the European Commission agreed to begin talks on admitting Turkey to the EU. But fears run deep of a country of 70 million straddling Europe and Asia."
World,"  Iran said Wednesday that it would keep improving its missile capability after announcing that the latest version of its medium range Shahab 3 could now hit targets up to 2,000 kilometers away."
Business," RS Investment Management agreed to pay  #36;30 million to settled allegations it allowed ""excessive"" market timing in its mutual funds, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday."
Business," Fannie Mae executives and their  regulator squared off on Wednesday, with executives denying any  accounting irregularity and the regulator saying the housing  finance company's management may have to go."
Business,"NEW YORK In a deal estimated to be worth \$100 million a year for five years, Howard Stern, one of the most popular personalities in American radio, said Wednesday he had signed a contract with Sirius Satellite Radio and would leave his longtime job at "
Business,"RS Investments, a \$6.7 billion money manager based in San Francisco, said Wednesday it had settled US and state allegations of improper trading by agreeing to pay \$30 million in fines and reduced management fees."
Business,"A trade fight is heating up between the United States and Europe over commercial aircraft sales. Wednesday, Washington filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization alleging that EU countries unfairly "
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. has hired New York-based Ogilvy  amp; Mather Worldwide and their media agency partner, Group M/MindShare, to develop a strategic brand campaign for the struggling airline."
Sci/Tech,NEW YORK A spectator with an especially intimate view of human evolution is beginning to tell its story and has so far divulged two quite unexpected findings.
Sci/Tech,The Mount St Helens volcano in the US state of Washington has erupted its largest steam and ash cloud since its resurgence in activity last month.
Sci/Tech," As Google nears the end of its first quarter as a public company, industry watchers say one of its emerging challenges is how to keep soon to be wealthy workers from cashing out and moving on."
Sports,Paul Gascoigne finds himself out of work today but with an abundance of focus and drive as he prepares for a career in management.
Sports,"LONDON : Committed, thorough and excited - three of the qualities Jonny Wilkinson said he wanted to see in the England team he takes charge of for three Tests next month."
Sports,Kevin Brown was picked over Orlando Hernandez to start for the New York Yankees in Friday #39;s Game 3 of their first-round AL playoff series against Minnesota.
Sci/Tech,It will be Sun's first chip to be built with a 90-nanometer process technology and it will have a higher clock speed and larger and more flexible memory caches than the current generation of UltraSparc IV processors.
Sci/Tech,Users will see book excerpts alongside ordinary Google Web page search results.
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Service Pack 2 seems a smooth upgrade for most, but many are putting off installing Microsoft's big security patch anyway."
Sci/Tech,"Coming soon: the first sub-\$1000 color laser MFP, a Wi-Fi card for handhelds, a small external TV-tuner box for PCs, and new long-lasting printer inks."
Sci/Tech,The Craig behind Craigslist speaks about his Web community's popularity and touches on the site's future.
Business,PARIS The battle between Boeing and Airbus escalated Wednesday when the United States and Europe filed competing unfair trade cases over government aid to the world #39;s two largest aircraft manufacturers.
Business, Howard Stern #39;s move to Sirius Satellite Radio will unlock the one key regulatory advantage possessed by the satellite radio industry: Stern can finally say exactly what he wants on the air.
Business,"RS Investment Management agreed to pay \$30 million to settled allegations it allowed  quot;excessive quot; market timing in its mutual funds, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday."
Business,"In NEW YORK, US stocks advanced on Wednesday as record crude oil prices above \$52 a barrel boosted energy stocks like Exxon Mobil Corp."
Sci/Tech,"In August, in the days leading up to the Google public offering, David Menlow was among those warning investors that they should steer clear of the stock, which the company had declared worth \$108 to \$135 a share."
Sports," Tiger Woods is back ashore in Barbados, with the Swedish model who is apparently his new wife. Witnesses say the golf star married Elin Nordegren in a spectacular sunset ceremony "
Sports," The British Grand Prix, one of Formula One #39;s most storied races, is close to running out of gas. The British GP has been staged annually for the past 54 years, but is in jeopardy of being "
Sports,"KARACHI, Oct. 6. - Yousuf Youhana notched his 10th one-day hundred and Shoaib Malik scored an equally impressive unbeaten 86 today to guide Pakistan to an eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka and into the triangular series final."
World,  Three Palestinian gunmen killed a Thai guest worker on Wednesday after infiltrating a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip before being shot dead in an attack claimed by Hamas as retaliation for a massive Israeli offensive.
Business,A corporate tax bill offering huge tax breaks to US manufacturers in return for removing export subsidies is approved by Congress.
World," President Bush blistered Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday as an apostle of ""retreat in Iraq"" and tax and spend liberalism at home..."
World," Stocks enjoyed a late day rally Wednesday, finishing higher despite a new record price for oil and gloomy third quarter outlooks from several companies. Volume was relatively light as investors awaited the government's jobs creation report at the end of the week..."
World," Howard Stern has long had two words for the Federal Communications Commission   and in 15 months, he can finally utter them on the air. The self proclaimed ""King of All Media,"" perhaps the most influential radio voice of the last 20 years, is shifting his salacious act to satellite radio and freeing himself from the increasingly harsh glare of federal regulators..."
Business,"Intel is building a Symbian-based mobile phone, based on Nokia #39;s Series 60 user interface. The company has not announced a delivery date, but a reference platform should arrive sometime in 2005, intended to "
World," The Houston Astros got a break when illness prevented Roger Clemens from pitching as scheduled in the team's NL wild card berth clincher. Because Clemens missed Sunday's game, the Rocket started against the Atlanta Braves in the NL division series opener Wednesday..."
Sci/Tech,"A private rocket ship shot into space on Monday morning and won a coveted \$10 million aviation prize for its creators. SpaceShipOne, the sleek combination of rocket and glider designed by "
Sci/Tech,"Google is launching a new service to make books and other printed materials searchable online, the Internet search engine company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Kodak #39;s claim that Sun #39;s use of Java violates three patents it holds could cast a cloud over Java #39;s future direction. By Charles Babcock.
Sci/Tech,"When Robert Hudson stepped off a flight from Banjul in Gambia and was stopped by customs officers in the  quot;Nothing to Declare quot; channel at Gatwick airport, they found three baboon skulls, four "
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Service Pack 2 seems a smooth upgrade for most, but many are putting off installing Microsoft #39;s big security patch anyway."
Sci/Tech," Proponents of the Blu ray disc standard for next generation DVD players plan to release camcorders that will record on smaller versions of the discs as early as 2005, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The Craig behind Craigslist speaks about his Web community #39;s popularity and touches on the site #39;s future. Craig Newmark, 51, is founder and caretaker of Craigslist, a Web site where nearly 6 million unique "
Sports,"A year after their finest triumph, the world champions #39; new coach has plenty to sort out to restore their dominance. By Chris Hewett."
Sports," Takao Suzuki kept Japanese hopes alive in the men #39;s draw at the Japan Open on Wednesday after producing a hard fought win over 15th seeded Czech Jan Hernych to reach the third round of the  $860,000 event for the fourth year running."
Sports,"Arsenal, who are taking on debts of 360 million to build a stadium that will help them match Manchester United, will be still be earning less than United from shirt sponsorship "
Sports,World No. 1 Vijay Singh believes Tiger Woods is paying a heavy price for failing to adapt his swing to the changes in his body.  quot;I think his body and his swing do not match like 
Sports,"An engrossing opening day, played on a pitch as slow as a bank queue, ended in favour of an Australian side rescued from its own excesses by an intrepid partnership between a "
Sports,Michael Phelps will bid to repeat his feat of six Olympic gold medals when he competes in the Fina swimming short course world championships.
World,"The group hunting for Saddam #39;s arsenal said it found no evidence the dictator had chemical, biological of nuclear weapons when US-led forces invaded Iraq last year."
Sci/Tech,"The Lower Delaware, site of a recent oil spill, seems as if it has been mistakenly stuck at the end of the pristine Upper Delaware."
Sci/Tech,"Judging by the thousands of spectators who made the trek to Mojave to watch SpaceShipOne fly early Monday morning, a lot of people are still interested in space flight."
Business,Three or four former El Paso natural gas traders who had been told they #39;re targets of a criminal investgation are expected to make an appearance before a US magistrate judge at 2 pm today.
Sci/Tech,"Even before the dust had settled from the \$10 million Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight, the sand was being kicked up for another, potentially more lucrative space race: the "
Sci/Tech,"Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have unveiled Google Print, a tech service that will let users view book excerpts in the standard Google Web-page search results."
Sci/Tech,"A UN meeting on endangered species could help secure the survival one of humanity #39;s closest living relatives, the orang-utan, by saving its forest home from loggers, a leading expert said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A close reading of the California filing, which is similar to the British one, reveals an extremely complex case -- one that a London judge has already criticized for a lack of clarity."
Sci/Tech," At TechXNY this week, Hewlett Packard reminded business users that it is still an active innovator in printers and imaging devices."
Sci/Tech," The business is growing, and the numbers are strong. So why is wireless telecommunications provider Alltel talking to shops after just 18 months with Omnicom Group's DDB in Chicago?"
Sci/Tech," The German company prepares to release its third version of Open Xchange Server, which it open sourced under the GPL in August. A supported product will be available at a price."
Sports,"AUSTRALIA #39;S Matt Giteau is one of five players vying for this year #39;s IRB Player of the Year award. The nominees for all categories of this year #39;s IRB Awards have been named, with the winners to be announced "
Sports,The British Racing Drivers #39; Club has refused to increased its bid for the British Grand Prix and the ping-pong game of who gets the blame for the demise of the event with the latest statement having lobbed the blame back into Bernie Ecclestone #39;s side of 
Sports,"  The Arizona Cardinals activated defensive tackle Wendell Bryant off the suspended list Wednesday. The move, which had been expected, followed a four game suspension for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy."
Sci/Tech," Windows XP Service Pack 2 seems a smooth upgrade for most, but many are   putting off installing Microsoft's big security patch anyway."
World,Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gulon Wednesday defined the recommendation of the European Commission(EC) to open negotiations with Turkey as a historic step 
World,Iran says it has converted several tons of raw uranium - also known as  quot;yellowcake quot; - into a gas that can be used in making enriched uranium.
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said a US report on Iraqi arms programs shows Saddam Hussein was working to acquire banned weapons in breach of United Nations resolutions, justifying the 2003 war to depose him."
World,AU PRINCE   UN peacekeepers and Haitian police have arrested dozens of enraged supporters of ousted president Jean Bertrand Aristide.
Business, The United States and the European  Union took their fight over billions of dollars in subsidies  for Airbus and Boeing to the World Trade Organization on  Wednesday.
Business, U.S. Senate and House of  Representatives negotiators agreed on Wednesday on a huge  corporate tax bill that will repeal export subsidies that  violate global trade rules and give manufacturers a new tax  break.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists nab prize for work on sense of smell just days after a spoof ""Ig Nobel"" recognizes breakthroughs in fish flatulence."
Sci/Tech,"A Macromedia executive says wireless carriers are demanding specific menus, buttons and functions. Could Flash be the answer?"
Sci/Tech,"Carrier looks to goose wireless data business by letting subscribers print photos at various retailers, directly from their camera phones."
Sci/Tech,"At TechXNY this week, Hewlett-Packard reminded business users that it is still an active innovator in printers and imaging devices."
Business,Description: The United States and the European Union take their fight over corporate subsidies to the World Trade Organization. An initial US complaint targeted EU subsidies to aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
Business,"Computer Associates Wednesday announced that it plans to buy identity and access management software maker Netegrity of Waltham, Mass."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair left Sudan Wednesday after securing promises from Khartoum to heed a list of demands to alleviate what he said was the  quot;terrible quot; situation in the war torn region of Darfur.
World,"Guinea-Bissau #39;s army chief of staff and former interim president, General Verissimo Correia Seabra, was killed Wednesday during unrest by mutinous soldiers in the former Portuguese "
Sci/Tech,"For Hollywood Reporter, Sheigh Crabtree writes that Oscar-winning editor Walter Murch  #147;will reteam his key editing crew from  #145;Cold Mountain #146; and again use Apple #146;s Final Cut Pro system, but in high definition #148; for the editing of Universal Pictures #146; upcoming Gulf War drama  #147;Jarhead. #148; Oct 06"
World, Taiwan's Foreign Minister warned lawmakers on Wednesday that ties with Washington would be hurt if parliament failed to approve an  #36;18 billion budget to buy advanced U.S. weapons.
World," President Bush blistered Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday as an apostle of ""retreat in Iraq"" and tax and spend liberalism at home. The administration is ""out of touch with reality"" Democratic running mate John Edwards countered in a campaign growing more caustic by the day."
World, The Bush administration said Wednesday that extra money it is paying Medicare managed care plans is leading to lower costs and better services for patients.
World," Nearly 44 million Americans tuned in to see Vice President Dick Cheney square off against Sen. John Edwards in the most watched debate between nominees for the No. 2 spot on the presidential ticket since 1992, ratings showed on Wednesday."
World, Rape victims and convicted felons would have greater access to DNA testing under legislation the House passed Wednesday.
World," Residential heating costs are projected to soar this winter to more than  #36;1,000 on average because of higher fuel costs and expected colder weather, the government said Wednesday."
World," Israel is holding 25 U.N.  employees in the Palestinian West Bank or Gaza but has not  charged any with a crime or even told the United Nations of  their detention, U.N. officials said on Wednesday."
World, A federal appeals court on Wednesday  threw out a human rights abuse lawsuit filed against Zimbabwe's  ruling political party because it had not been properly  notified of the case.
World,The safety of Celebrex and other pain relievers was questioned Wednesday as scientists in the United States and regulatory agencies in Europe said they feared such drugs might raise the same risk of heart problems as those blamed on the arthritis medicine Vioxx.    One key researcher charged the U.S...
World," Saddam Hussein was obsessed with his status in the Arab world, dreaming of weapons of mass destruction to pump up his prestige. And even as the United States fixated on him, he was fixated on his neighboring enemy, Iran..."
World," Recovering from a stomach illness, Roger Clemens battled through seven innings as the Houston Astros faced the Atlanta Braves in the NL division series opener Wednesday.    Clemens (18 4) got into trouble early with walks, racking up six and loading the bases twice in three innings..."
Business,"The compromise package, known as a conference report, resolves differences between House and Senate versions of the legislation, must now pass both chambers."
Business,"NEW YORK : A late rally lifted US stocks Wednesday after a sluggish start, as investors brushed off a new record high crude oil price above 52 dollars and bet on improving economic data."
Sports," A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a request from the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape to remain anonymous in her civil lawsuit against the NBA star, saying the public's interest in open court proceedings outweighs her desire to shield her identity."
Sports, Only a truly dismal defensive effort could distract a coach from an offense that went seven quarters without a score in the last two games.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists yesterday mourned Maurice Wilkins, sometimes called the forgotten man of DNA, who died in hospital on Tuesday aged 88. Wilkins, a professor at King #39;s College London, shared the 1962 Nobel prize "
Sci/Tech,"Placing greater emphasis on availability than in any previous release of its software, IBM (Quote, Chart) released detailed enhancements to its core WebSphere Application Server (WAS)."
Sci/Tech,This conclusion comes from US and Chinese scientists who today announce the discovery of a 130m-year-old forerunner of the lumbering Cretaceous predator.
Sci/Tech,"com October 6, 2004, 3:40 PM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports, quot;I don #39;t really have any regrets. I think I learned a lot from a lot of experiences that I dealt with over my career. There #39;s nothing for me to look back and regret.
Sports,"A day after hitting Dale Earnhardt Jr. with a \$10,000 fine and the loss of 25 points for cursing during a postrace TV interview, NASCAR handed down 12 more penalties for rule violations at Talladega Superspeedway."
Sports,"Halftime lockerrooms are sacrosanct. Only the privileged few are allowed entry. Theyre like the situation room at the White House, only with tighter security."
Sports," Hicham Arazi of Morocco upset defending champion and second seeded Rainer Schuettler 6 4, 1 6, 6 3 Wednesday in the first round of the  #36;980,000 Lyon Open."
World,"A CANADIAN seaman aboard the submarine HMCS Chicoutimi has died one day after being injured when the vessel caught fire, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin announced today."
World,"Sudan bowed to a five-point plan tabled by Tony Blair during talks in Khartoum yesterday, which included accepting the free movement of 3,500 African Union troops as ceasefire monitors in Darfur province."
Sports,Tiger Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at an exclusive resort in Barbados during a sunset ceremony that reportedly cost \$1.5 million.
Sports,Roger Clemens wins his ninth postseason game and Houston sets a team playoff record with four home runs in a 9-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their NL playoff series.
Sci/Tech,The tea leaves on Oracle's takeover plans for PeopleSoft have never been harder to read than they are right now.
Sports,"Kevin Jones decided to stop rushing things a few weeks ago, and it helped him turn in the second-best rushing performance for a Lions rookie running back."
Business," Japanese shares are expected to open  higher on Thursday, encouraged by solid gains in U.S. stocks  even as crude oil prices touched a record at over  $52 per  barrel."
Business,"  A provision that would allow residents of seven states, including Washington, to deduct sales taxes on their federal tax returns made it out of conference committee Wednesday and moved to the House and Senate."
Sports,SINCE only the late Sam Snead won more golf tournaments after he turned 40 - the American won 17 times while the Fijian has already claimed 11 victories in 16 months since he reached the same age - its fair to speculate Vijay Singh knows more about how 
Sports," Cleveland Indians first baseman Travis Hafner had successful surgery on his right elbow. Hafner, 27, underwent the procedure, performed Wednesday by Dr."
World,Iraq #39;s insurgency spread to a relatively calm area near the Syrian border yesterday when a suicide car bomber killed at least 16 people at an Iraqi National Guard centre.
Sci/Tech," Honeywell on Wednesday announced that it has filed suit against Apple and 33 other companies for alleged patent infringement over a technology that ""increases the brightness of images and that reduces the appearance of certain interference effects on a liquid crystal display (LCD),"" according to a statement released today."
Sci/Tech," When Matrix Partners gave  #36;10 million to open source software maker JBoss Group last February, some wondered whether the venture capital investors had lost their minds."
Sci/Tech, The safety of Celebrex and other pain relievers was questioned Wednesday as scientists in the United States and regulatory agencies in Europe said they feared such drugs might raise the same risk of heart problems as those blamed on the arthritis medicine Vioxx.
Business,A bitter row between America and the European Union over alleged subsidies to rival aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus intensified yesterday.
Business,The epic rivalry between Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is legendary. The original point of debate centered on which company was more integral to making PCs.
Business, A major rewrite of corporate tax law that would end a nasty trade dispute with Europe won approval Wednesday from congressional negotiators after House Republicans beat back efforts to increase regulation of tobacco.
World," French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier left Tripoli overnight following talks with Moamer Kadhafi to pave the way for a visit here by French President Jacques Chirac, in another sign of the rapid reintegration of former pariah state Libya into the international fold."
World," Contradicting the main argument for a war that has cost more than 1,000 American lives, the top U.S. arms inspector said Wednesday he found no evidence that Iraq produced any weapons of mass destruction after 1991. He also concluded that Saddam Hussein's capabilities to develop such weapon had dimmed  #151; not grown  #151; during a dozen years of sanctions before last year's U.S. invasion."
Sci/Tech," With little fanfare Google has launched a new book search service at the Frankfurt Book Fair, which will allow surfers to find book extracts displayed alongside their normal searches."
Sci/Tech,"At aKademy I had the chance to talk to Chris Schlaeger about SUSE, its relationship with the KDE community, his view of the Linux enterprise desktop and the speed of development of several key features in KDE (a Dutch translation can be found at Bart amp;David "
Sci/Tech,PARIS: A team led by the world #39;s most successful fossil hunter said that they have found the remains of a feathery dragon-like forerunner of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex at a dinosaur graveyard in northeastern China.
Sports,"How many teams can save a 20-game winner for Game 2 of a playoff series? One. And with Roy Oswalt set for a postseason start four years in the making, the Houston Astros are feeling pretty good."
Sports,Fifth seed Elena Dementieva and seventh seed Nadia Petrova were both beaten in the first round at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Wednesday.
Sports,"The move followed a four-game suspension of Bryant for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy. He was arrested on a drunken-driving charge in Madison, Wis."
Sports, A federal judge in Colorado has rejected a request from the woman accusing NBA star Kobe Bryant of rape to remain anonymous in her civil lawsuit.
Sports,"In the high-pressure atmosphere of the Chase for the Championship, any issue that arises will get more than its share of scrutiny from drivers, fans and media."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running mate survived an assassination attempt when a bomb killed two people in a convoy carrying him to an election rally, a government official said."
World,"BISSAU : Heavily-armed Guinea Bissau troops took to the streets of the capital of the former Portuguese colony, killing two officers, in a protest to demand payment for their tours of duty as UN peacekeepers."
World,"HANOI: Eight years after its inception, the Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) is moving towards becoming a strong platform for promoting more tangible co-operation between the two continents."
Sports,"Well, somebody didn #39;t show up. I couldn #39;t believe it. The Packers weren #39;t ready to play the Eagles. How did that happen?"
World,Amnesty calls on Indonesia's president-elect Yudhoyono to investigate human rights abuses in Aceh province.
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard has promised to preserve Tasmania's forests while keeping loggers in work.
Sci/Tech,"Four hundred years ago, sky watchers, including the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler, best known as the discoverer of the laws of planetary motion, were startled by the sudden appearance of a ""new star"" in the western sky, rivaling the brilliance of the nearby planets."
Sci/Tech,"  A new NASA mission will scan the entire sky in infrared light in search of nearby cool stars, planetary construction zones and the brightest galaxies in the universe.     Called the Wide field Infrared Survey Explorer, the mission has been approved to proceed into the preliminary design phase as the next in NASA's Medium class Explorer program of lower cost, highly focused, rapid development scientific spacecraft..."
Sci/Tech,Scientists in the United States and regulatory agencies in Europe on Wednesdsay questioned whether Celebrex and other pain relievers might raise the same risk of heart problems as those blamed on the arthritis medicine Vioxx.
Business,"Airbus reacted forcefully Wednesday to a US complaint filed with the World Trade Organisation about European state aid for the European aircraft manufacturer, saying Washington #39;s move underscored rival Boeing #39;s dependence on  quot;WTO-incompatible subsidies quot;."
Business,"Hostile environment prompts root and branch review. Exanta unlikely to win US approval in near future. By Stephen Foley. AstraZeneca, the UK #39;s number two pharmaceuticals company, has launched a  quot;root and branch "
Sci/Tech,"Mount St. Helens' convulsions over the past week have demonstrated all too clearly that the inner workings of a seething volcano, hidden under miles of rock, remain one of nature's stubborn secrets."
Sci/Tech,"By H. JOSEF HEBERT    WASHINGTON (AP) -- For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products, the Agriculture Department announced Wednesday..."
World," High tech changes in the banking industry will soon be affecting the most mundane of financial products, the checking account.    On Oct..."
Sports," Roger Clemens and the powerful Houston lineup made sure the Astros got off to a good start in their quest to finally win a playoff series. While Clemens continually pitched out of trouble, Brad Ausmus, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and Jason Lane homered for the Astros to lead a 9 3 rout of the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their NL division series Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Google will make the first major business move since its August flotation today when it launches a new search tool that will help publishers to sell books.
Sports,"When an NFL team opens with a prolonged winning streak, former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula and his players from the 17-0 team of 1972 root unabashedly for the next opponent."
Sports,"Oct. 6. - There are still 11 days left for Anil Kumbles 35th birthday, but the celebrations have already begun. A personal milestone is always important in cricket, but when you can do it at home, in "
Sports," The young woman who accused basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape must disclose her identity in her civil case against him, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday."
Sports," Roger Clemens pitched seven innings  and Carlos Beltran homered, had three hits and scored three  runs to help the Houston Astros rout the Atlanta Braves 9 3 in  the opening game of their National League Divisional Series  Wednesday."
Sports,Charlton beat London rival Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday with an injury time winner from substitute Dennis Rommedahl. The win was Charlton #39;s second away win of the season and lifted the club three places to 10th.
Sports,"In one year, Jeff Weaver has gone from being unwanted by the Yankees to being desperately needed by the Los Angeles Dodgers."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates said Wednesday that it met its sales forecast in the quarter ended Sept. 30 but will post a loss for the quarter as it absorbs restructuring charges and the \$225 million it agreed to pay shareholders in compensation for its accounting violations.
Sci/Tech,"ClearSpeed Technology has doubled the performance of its high-performance computing co-processor for scientific workstations and server clusters by incorporating 96 separate processing cores on a single chip, the company announced Wednesday at the Fall Processor Forum in San Jose, California."
Sci/Tech,Internet downloads are nothing new when it comes to buying music and software online. So why does video game shopping still mostly involve either shlepping to a store or waiting for the delivery truck after you order online?
Sci/Tech,"  Japan's Sony Corp. (SNE) will begin selling a computer and home server system in Japan with 1,000 gigabytes of hard drive storage   enough to record six TV channels for a week straight   the company said..."
Sci/Tech,"By YURI KAGEYAMA    TOKYO (AP) -- A leading Japanese electronics company is developing memory cards that can be used to make cashless payments, open locks and read identification with a simple flick.    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., which makes Panasonic-brand products, said sample shipments will begin in December, with commercial shipments to follow by late next year..."
Sci/Tech,By MICHAEL LIEDTKE    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Online search leader Google Inc. (GOOG) is becoming more bookish...
Sci/Tech,By EMILY FREDRIX    WASHINGTON (AP) -- All he wanted were the facts. But Dick Cheney ended up generating confusion- and lots of it...
Sci/Tech,"By ANICK JESDANUN    NEW YORK (AP) -- From the creators of the political satire sensation ""This Land"" comes a sequel set to the tune of ""Dixie.""    The online animation ""Good To Be in DC!"" features the presidential and vice presidential candidates along with Attorney General John Ashcroft, CBS News anchor Dan Rather, filmmaker Michael Moore, talk show host Rush Limbaugh and Jane Fonda.    ""In 'This Land,' you had basically (President) Bush and (John) Kerry,"" said Evan Spiridellis, who co-produced the cartoons with his brother, Gregg..."
Business,"The main supplier of jet fuel to China is continuing to do business despite a criminal investigation of its US\$550 million (euro414 million) in losses on derivative trading, the company said."
Business,James K. Galbraith is a professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and a senior scholar at the Levy Economics Institute in New York.
Business,Canada #39;s Goldcorp said Sunday it has reached an agreement in principal to buy Wheaton River Minerals in an all-stock deal valued at about \$2 billion.
Business,You can learn a lot about people in two hours. And you don #39;t have to take a course in social behavior or even watch Dr. Phil on TV.
Business,"Spooked by souring market sentiment and months of internecine verbal jousting, PeopleSoft has adopted a conciliatory line to shareholders that it will not sell them short and is willing to wait until Oracle Corporation #39;s unsolicited offer hits the right "
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc., struggling to avoid bankruptcy, has hired an international marketing firm to help reshape its image. Terms of the deal between Atlanta-based Delta and New York-based Ogilvy "
Sci/Tech,"The ancient family tree where all the world #39;s birds perch is getting bigger, odder and older, scientists announced Wednesday. In a report in Thursday #39;s issue of the journal Nature, paleontologists "
Sci/Tech,L. Gordon Cooper was the real deal. He and his six colleagues - known as the Mercury Seven - inaugurated an age and captivated a generation of Americans.
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gross, the driving force behind commercial search pioneer Overture Services, is once again swinging for the fences in Web search."
Sci/Tech,"The net is buzzing with rumours that Google is working on a web browser. Online journals, or weblogs, have put together a series of developments which suggest that the search engine is developing new web tools."
Sports,"While Tiger Woods was getting married beside the waters of the Caribbean, beside the slightly chillier waters of the North Sea here the two best golfers in the world will be contesting the Dunhill Links Championship."
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS, United States : Michael Phelps has changed the sport of swimming with his stunning effort at the Athens Olympics. Now Phelps must learn how much fame has changed him as his journey begins to the 2008 Beijing Games."
Sports,"The gloom over the threatened British grand prix started to lift yesterday when Sir Jackie Stewart confirmed that the minister for sport, Richard Caborn, is working with local authorities on ways of closing the gap between the fee demanded by Bernie "
Sports,Richard Hill had an exploratory operation on his left knee last night amid fears that he may miss not just England #39;s friendly internationals next month but also the start of the Six Nations Championship.
World,"One of three sailors injured in a fire that disabled a Canadian submarine off the coast of Ireland has died, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Wednesday."
World,"BRUSSELS Turkey won a victory in Brussels on Wednesday, but it was only a victory of sorts. By recommending that negotiations could begin, the European Union lifted the gates to the vast, poor Muslim nation of 71 million people."
World,"Afghanistan holds a presidential election on Saturday, the first time in its history that Afghans will directly choose a leader. Here is a chronology of the main events in Afghanistan "
World,Description: Secretary of State Colin Powell tried to mend fences with Latin America #39;s biggest country at a time when Brazilian popular opinion is adamantly hostile to the United States on issues of trade and foreign policy.
Business,"Clorox Co., the largest US household- bleach maker, agreed to swap \$2.1 billion in cash, the Soft Scrub and Combat brands and a stake in a joint venture to buy back 61."
Sports,Lance Berkman and Carlos Beltran hit two-run homers Wednesday to propel Houston to a 9-3 win over Atlanta in the opener of their NL Division Series.
Sports,Utah #39;s Major League Soccer team hired former US Under-17 coach John Ellinger to coach the new team when it begins play next spring.
World," An injured crewman who was airlifted from a stranded Canadian submarine off the Irish coast has died, Prime Minister Paul Martin told Parliament."
World,Hong Kong #39;s reputation for financial security was dented yesterday after one of its banks accidentally put out clients #39; deposit boxes with the rubbish.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has suspended the beta testing of the next version of its MSN Messenger client because of a potential security problem, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Congress needs to invest more in the U.S. education system and do more to encourage broadband adoption, the chief executive of Cisco said Wednesday.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Google, the increasingly powerful internet search engine, could overhaul the way books are sold with a planned service that allows users to search full texts and buy titles online."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. Wednesday announced a new version of its WebSphere application server platform, citing enhancements such as high-availability, new capabilities for building service oriented architectures (SOA), and "
Sci/Tech,"To the growing evidence that some dinosaurs had feathers, add the family of tyrannosaurs, mighty predators in the age of reptiles."
Sci/Tech,"A former NASA quality inspector tasked with checking maintenance work on parts for the space shuttle Discovery will be arraigned Friday on federal charges that he failed to conduct 83  quot;critical quot; inspections in late 2002 and 2003, federal "
Sci/Tech,"BERLIN Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the No.3 seller of PCs in Europe, said Wednesday that revenue and profit surged in the six months through September as sales to small businesses increased amid a revival in corporate technology spending."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne will be adding a high-end handheld to its Tungsten line-up that will fashion a sleeker longer look, while offering double the storage maximum of current devices."
Sci/Tech,"The success of alternative browsers such as Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox may ultimately have an unexpected side effect, causing Microsoft to be more aggressive in leveraging its dominance of Internet client software, said Marc Andreessen, one of the "
Sports,"CARDIFF: Form, fitness and Robbie Savage #39;s short fuse have all conspired against Wales in the build-up to their World Cup qualifier against England at Old Trafford on Saturday."
Sports,Harry Kewell and fellow striker John Aloisi were ruled out of the Socceroos team for Saturday #39;s Confederations Cup qualifier against the Solomon Islands with leg injuries.
Sports,"Yet another obscenity controversy. After winning for the fifth time at Talladega, Ala., Sunday, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. said in an interview that his victory  quot;don #39;t mean s- right now."
Sports,Jared Borgetti scored four goals and Jaime Lozano added two more Wednesday as Mexico dominated St. Vincent and the Grenadines 7-0 in the semifinal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.
Business,"Peter Mandelson, the incoming EU trade commissioner, yesterday found himself at the centre of a transatlantic trade war over multi-billion dollar subsidies to Airbus and Boeing, the civil aircraft manufacturers."
Business,"The chairman of Fannie Mae, the government-backed mortgage lender, on Wednesday described accusations of accounting misdeeds at his company as without merit."
Business,Tokyo stocks opened higher Thursday as investors welcomed Wall Street #39;s gains. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues was up 14.
Business,"The UK #39;s second largest pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, yesterday admitted another setback in the development of some of its drugs, as it delayed the expected launch of diabetes treatment Galida for a year."
World,"Ariel Sharon #39;s chief aide caused a political storm yesterday by claiming that the real purpose of the Israeli prime minister #39;s  quot;disengagement plan quot; was to freeze the peace process and prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, all with the blessing "
World,"Israel #39;s current offensive in the Gaza Strip will not bring it security but is part of an Israeli plan to destroy Gaza, former Palestinian security affairs minister Mohamed Dahlan said Wednesday."
World," Iranian officials said they will not bow to international demands for Tehran to suspend its controversial uranium enrichment activities, saying they were ready for confrontation or negotiation."
World,"LONDON Oct. 6, 2004 - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday that a US arms inspector #39;s report on Iraq shows that Saddam Hussein was  quot;doing his best quot; to get around United Nations #39; sanctions."
Sports,"HE HAS always put his career first, listening to his fathers advice not to marry because a wife would only get in the way of his golf."
World,"Iran has confirmed that it has begun processing uranium to prepare it for enrichment, reports Voice of America adding that it is  quot;a process that can be used to make nuclear weapons."
Sci/Tech,"Numerous applications, including some of Microsoft #39;s own, have encountered compatibility problems with Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2)."
Sports,"PAUL Gascoigne, who won 57 England caps, finds himself at yet another career crossroads following his resignation yesterday as player/coach of Boston United."
Sports,A quick glance down the list of clubs Paul Dickov has played for inexorably leads to one conclusion: the man is football #39;s eternal optimist.
World,"UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Tuesday vetoed the draft of an Arab-backed resolution at the UN Security Council, which would have called on Israel to end its military operation in the Gaza Strip."
Sci/Tech," Two Israelis and an American won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for showing how cells can give a ""kiss of death"" to destroy unwanted proteins, a finding that could help scientists find new medicines for cancer and other diseases. The award marks the first time an Israeli has won a Nobel science prize."
Business, A former Enron executive currently serving a prison term testified in the first Enron criminal trial on Wednesday that he worked on a secret deal with Merrill Lynch to fraudulently boost the disgraced energy giant's profits.
Business," Japanese shares inched down by late  morning trade on Thursday as concerns about the impact of high  oil prices on the global economy dragged down a number of  manufacturers, including Canon Inc."
Business,"United said on Wednesday that it would cut 68 airplanes from its fleet, increase the use of its regional carrier and expand its international flights."
Sci/Tech,"Survey shows workers less optimistic about job market, with fewer saying personal finances are getting better."
Business,"ALBANY, NY RS Investment Management agreed to pay 30 (m) million dollars to settle allegations it allowed  quot;excessive quot; market timing in its mutual funds."
Business,"On October 6, 2004 Henkel KGaA, Dsseldorf and The Clorox Company, Oakland, California, USA, have signed an agreement pursuant to which Henkel will exchange its entire 28."
Business,"Honeywell announced late Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit against Apple, and 33 other electronics companies claiming claiming infringement of a liquid crystal display (LCD) patent."
Business,"EMILIO Botin, chairman of would-be Abbey National owner Santander, and Spain #39;s highest-profile businessman, was yesterday ordered to stand trial on allegations that he helped clients evade taxes in the 1980s."
Business,"UAL Corp., the bankrupt parent of United Airlines, Wednesday said it would cut back on US flights and increase its capacity on more lucrative international routes."
Sci/Tech,"The image of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex may never be the same again after a study published today suggests that it was probably fluffy, being covered with a downy covering "
Sci/Tech,"The UK Music Industry is sitting on  quot;a broadband timebomb quot; and the only way to stop illegal file sharers could be via the courts, a senior industry source warned today."
World,KHARTOUM: Britains Prime Minister Tony Blair pressed Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al Bashir on Wednesday to end violence in Darfur on the highest-level visit from a Western government official since the crisis erupted.
World,"BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomber killed 16 people at a National Guard centre in western Iraq yesterday.An Interior Ministry official said the bomber targeted recruits for the paramilitary force in the town of Anah, 260km northwest of Baghdad, near the Syrian "
World,"TALIBAN attackers set off a roadside bomb near a convoy carrying the Afghan president #39;s running mate and other dignitaries in north-eastern Afghanistan yesterday, killing one man and injuring five."
World,Twelve United Nations agencies working in Gaza today stated that the ongoing violence on top of the sharply deteriorating humanitarian situation this year is pushing the Palestinian population into a deep crisis.
World,"TRIPOLI: Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi yesterday appealed to kidnappers in Iraq holding British hostage Kenneth Bigley to release him, Libya #39;s official Jana news agency said."
Business,"American shock-jock Howard Stern has been in the gunsights of the federal airwaves regulator for months but looks to have found the freedom to say what he wants, the way he wants to say it, by escaping to outer space."
Business,  Clorox Corp. said late Wednesday it will buy back Henkel KGaA #39;s 29 percent stake in the company in exchange for several businesses and  $2.
Business," Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp., in an attempt to mollify Australian investors who had expressed concerns about its proposed reincorporation in the United States, late Wednesday said its board of directors has outlined a series of "
Sci/Tech,"Maurice Wilkins, the molecular biologist who died on Tuesday aged 87, was the third and least well-known of the three scientists who in 1962 won the Nobel Prize for medicine for determining the structure of DNA, the molecule which carries the genetic code "
Sci/Tech,The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) will announce it is taking legal action against illegal internet file-sharers for the first time today.
World,ANKARA: The European Commission is widely expected to give Turkey the green light to start EU entry talks in a progress report due to be published on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," Fresh off his abrupt firing as PeopleSoft Inc.'s chief executive, an uncharacteristically subdued Craig Conway came to court Wednesday to defend his caustic counterattacks against Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid."
World," At least 33 people were killed and dozens others wounded when two bombs ripped through a congregation of Sunni Muslims in Pakistan's central city of Multan, police said."
World," HALIFAX (CP)   At first, the military said it was just a minor fire."
World, Michael Moore shot back at Republicans on Wednesday after they requested that the filmmaker be prosecuted for offering underwear and food to college students in exchange for their promise to vote.
World, The House ethics committee unanimously concluded Wednesday that Majority Leader Tom DeLay appeared to link political donations to a legislative favor and improperly persuaded U.S. aviation authorities to intervene in a Texas political dispute.
World," Ronald Reagan's image will appear on a commemorative postage stamp to be issued early next year, Postal Service officials announced Wednesday."
World,Chilean senators agree to scrap provisions in the constitution widely viewed as undemocratic.
World,"The Houston Astros battered the Atlanta Braves, 9-3, in Game 1 of their N.L. division series even without the best from their starting pitcher, Roger Clemens."
World," The House ethics committee Wednesday criticized House Majority Leader Tom DeLay for conduct that appeared to link political donations to legislation and for improperly contacting U.S. aviation authorities for political purposes, House sources said Wednesday..."
Sci/Tech,"Demandware service designed to help midsize firms open shop online as fast as with a hosted service, but with more customization."
Business,"Will radio star Howard Stern do for satellite radio what The Sopranos did for cable? Mr. Stern, host of the raunchy, top-rated drive-time radio show, signed a \$500-million, five-year contract with satellite "
Business,Clorox Co. said late Wednesday that it will exchange shares in a subsidiary for Henkel KGaA #39;s 29 percent stake in the Oakland consumer products giant.
Business,"The Robertson Stevens Investments firm agreed to pay \$30 million to settled allegations it allowed  quot;excessive quot; market timing in its mutual funds, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday."
Business,"Tokyo stocks rose on Wednesday for the fifth consecutive session, as investors bet on optimistic forecasts for steel and shipping issues and hopes for a more robust economic recovery in Japan."
Business,"Shares in UK pay-TV company BSkyB (BSY.L: Quote, Profile, Research) rose on hopes of a buyout on Wednesday after media mogul Rupert Murdoch spoke of buying out minorities in his News Corp."
Sports, Oakland Raiders running back Tyrone Wheatley expects to miss 2 to 4 weeks with a shoulder injury.
Sports,"New world No.1 Vijay Singh has blamed Tiger Woods #39;s form slide on his failure to adjust his golf swing. According to Singh, who has won eight times on the US PGA Tour this year including five of his past six "
Sports,"American tennis player Lindsay Davenport has knocked Australia #39;s Alicia Molik out of the WTA event in Filderstadt, Germany. Davenport became the first player to book her place in the quarter-finals of the "
Sports,"Author and academic Professor Stephen Hawking is more of a role model to teenage boys than England football captain David Beckham, says a Good Housekeeping magazine survey."
Sports, Bartolo Colon turned around his first season with the Anaheim Angels when Jose Molina was behind the plate.
World,"JERUSALEM, Oct 4 (AFP) - A French humanitarian group said Monday the Israeli army #39;s huge ongoing offensive in northern Gaza was hampering access to wounded Palestinians and that basic supplies were running out."
World,"Libyan leader asks kidnappers to make contact with him in bid to help release British hostage in Iraq. TRIPOLI - Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi appealed Wednesday for the liberation of Kenneth Bigley, the British "
Sports,It would be foolish to get too excited about the Wizards after years of disappointment but this team will bear watching this season.
Sports,"The University of Virginia Cavaliers are 4-0, ranked tenth, and mostly invisible on the national title picture. A win Thursday against Clemson could start opening eyes."
Sports,Ricky Williams's representatives are considering having him file for bankruptcy in an attempt to void the remainder of his contract with the Miami Dolphins.
Sports,Forward Antawn Jamison is expected to be the team's No. 1 offensive threat while working within the framework of the offense.
Sports,"Texas Head Coach Mack Brown has been the focus of most Longhorn fans' bashes. And Brown, rightly or wrongly, is the first one to say that it is he, not the players, who should shoulder the blame."
Sports,Laurel native and Freddy Adu mentor John Ellinger  becomes the first coach of the MLS expansion team in Salt Lake City.
Sports,"Marty Ciresa and his horse Presidentialaffair came close last year at the Maryland Million Classic at Pimlico, getting nosed out at the finish. This time, Ciresa wants the win."
Business,House and Senate negotiators agreed Wednesday on an ambitious corporate tax bill that would shower billions of dollars in tax breaks on beneficiaries from old-line manufacturers to Alaskan whalers -- and includes a controversial \$10 billion buyout of the nation's tobacco farmers.
Business,"John Gilmore, a tech-industry millionaire and privacy advocate, set out two years ago to challenge a basic element of airline security."
Business,"Attorneys for US Airways hope to convince a bankruptcy court judge in Alexandria today that without substantial pay cuts, the airline will go out of business."
Business,"EADS NV, Europe's largest aerospace and defense firm, is considering legal action after a former Air Force procurement official admitted sharing the company's pricing data on an Air Force program with rival Boeing Co."
Business,"Citgo Petroleum Corp. will install \$320 million in pollution controls in six refineries and pay \$3.6 million to settle a federal lawsuit charging the company with violating the Clean Air Act, the Justice Department announced yesterday."
Business,"The Bush administration dramatically escalated a dispute with the European Union yesterday by filing one of the biggest complaints in World Trade Organization history, accusing European governments "
Business,"Australia #39;s unemployment rate dropped for the second straight month to 5.6 percent in September, the government said Thursday."
Business,Tokyo stocks slipped Thursday morning as investors took profits from recent gains. The US dollar was up against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues was down 36.
Business,"Clorox Co., the largest US household- bleach maker, agreed to swap \$2.1 billion in cash, the Soft Scrub and Combat brands and its share in a joint venture to buy back Henkel KgaA #39;s 29 percent stake."
Sci/Tech,Scientist Professor David Parry has paid tribute to Nobel Prize winner and New Zealand born scientist Maurice Wilkins who has died at the age of 88.
Sports,"It was only a three-year, mid-life fling during the course of two long, varied coaching careers. But from 1988-90, Tom Coughlin and Bill Parcells found professional soul mates in one another."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain warned Sudan on Wednesday that the international community would not rest until violence was ended in Western Darfur and a comprehensive 
World,"A senior Iranian official announced that his country has missiles capable of striking American troops, Israel and parts of Europe, Reuters reported."
Business,"According to Roger Barnes, Fannie Mae, the giant mortgage finance company where he worked as an accountant for more than a decade, used ""threats, intimidation and reprisal"" against him and others who raised concerns about the company's accounting."
Business, Fannie Mae chief Franklin Raines told Congress on Wednesday that the huge mortgage company did not intentionally manipulate earnings to boost executives #39; bonuses.
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Frank Thomas, who played in only 74 games with the Chicago White Sox this season, had surgery yesterday on his left ankle and might not be ready for spring training."
Sci/Tech,"Nobel Laureate Wilkins, 87, played an important role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, the molecule that carries our  quot;life code quot;, Kazinform refers to BBC News."
Sci/Tech," quot;It #39;s the kind of thing we expected, but we thought we might never find a fossil that would justifiably show it, quot; said Mark Norell, who co-authored a paper that describes the new species."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Novell plans to release in early November a new version of its open-source operating system for desktops.
Sci/Tech,"People soon will be able to carry guns and other dangerous weapons onto the grounds and parking lots of Reagan National and Dulles International airports, after officials "
Business,"Franklin D. Raines, the head of Fannie Mae, took issue with every major damaging conclusion of the mortgage giant's regulator on Wednesday."
World,"Omar Ahmad al-Bashir of Sudan, Christian Aid is calling for radical new measures to end the crisis in Sudan. Christian Aid is calling for a change in the mandate of the African Union monitors in Darfur."
World,"Description: Efforts are under way to arrange a ceasefire in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City, where militiamen loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have been battling US forces."
Business,"The suspension of Chiron's flu vaccine has not only cost it three-quarters in expected profits, but also some credibility."
Sci/Tech,"Inventor Ray Kurzweil takes 250 nutritional supplements a day in his quest to live long enough to reap the benefits he expects from biotechnology. He says he's trying to reprogram his body, like he would his computer. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"While consumers, presidential candidates and the stock and bond markets are focused on oil prices, the oil traders themselves are more concerned about volatility."
Sci/Tech,"Small technology businesses in the Washington area have learned that breaking into the homeland security business is a lot harder than they'd expected. Just getting a call returned or a proposal considered is a victory. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,  Chad Pennington returned for New York and the franchise quarterback showed why the Jets need him down the stretch drive.
Sci/Tech, Western Digital's Scorpio drives promise stinging performance.
World," Two organizations representing more than 60,000 United Nations staff members urged Secretary General Kofi Annan on Wednesday to pull all U.N. staff out of Iraq because of the ""unprecedented"" risk to their safety and security."
Sports," Don't expect major league baseball to discipline Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield over reported admissions of steroid use."
World," A suicide car bomb exploded in  central Pakistan, killing at least 37 people and wounding more  than 50 at a rally for an assassinated militant religious  leader early on Thursday, police said."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   Haitian police backed by  U.N. peacekeepers raided a slum stronghold of supporters of  ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide on Wednesday and  arrested 75 people accused of violent attacks in the Haitian  capital, a police spokeswoman said."
World," People braved a steady drizzle  to come out to vote in a remote northeast Indian state on  Thursday, as troops guarded polling stations in an election  being held under the shadow of violence."
World,"The wreckage of a Detroit case about a ""sleeper operational combat cell"" reveals that it was built on evidence that has since been undermined."
World, The House ethics committee unanimously concluded Wednesday that Majority Leader Tom DeLay appeared to link political donations to a legislative favor and improperly persuaded U.S. aviation authorities to intervene in a Texas political dispute...
World," Mariano Rivera failed to hold a two run lead in the eighth, and the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees were tied at 5 after 11 innings Wednesday night in Game 2 of their best of five series in the AL playoffs.    Derek Jeter, Gary Sheffield and Alex Rodriguez homered to back Jon Lieber, but Minnesota rallied from a 5 3 deficit, ending Rivera's 12 for 12 mark in postseason save chances at Yankee Stadium..."
World,Turkey took a significant step Wednesday toward its long-cherished goal of joining the European Union when the E.U.'s executive branch proposed opening formal negotiations over membership for the predominately Muslim nation.
World,"<p></p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington is likely to help Brazilin its plan to shoot down planes suspected of smuggling drugsafter determining it has enough safeguards to preventaccidental killings, senior U.S. officials said on Wednesday.</p>"
World,Two Brazilian subsidiaries of General Electric Co. that provide maintenance services to financially troubled airline Vasp are calling for the bankruptcy of Brazil's fourth-largest airline.
Sci/Tech,"Professional video-game players are converging on San Francisco for a world championship event, and while none of their faces have yet wound up on a Wheaties box, some make tens of thousands of dollars a year in winnings."
Sci/Tech,Craig A. Conway said that he did not lie in 2003 but had simply not been clear when he suggested that all pending software orders had been completed.
Sci/Tech,Instant messaging and online chat are well on their way to ubiquity -- especially among the young. How can parents ensure messaging is safe?
Sci/Tech,Printed symbols called SpotCodes can help cellphones with cameras find their way around cyberspace.
Business,"Computer Associates International announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Netegrity, a maker of network identity and access software, for about US\$430 million."
Sports, Orlando Magic center Andrew DeClercq will likely miss 3 to 4 weeks while he recovers from his second knee surgery of the year.
Sports, The Columbus Crew won their first Eastern Conference title and extended their unbeaten streak to an MLS record 16 games with a 1 0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.
World,"He is short, bespectacled and lacks charisma, yet Yunus Qanooni, 47, until July the education minister, is the most formidable rival to President Hamid Karzai "
Sports,"Yankees Manager Joe Torre bypassed Javier Vazquez in favor of Kevin Brown, the 39-year-old right-hander who has pitched in two World Series."
Business," Clorox Co. agreed on Wednesday to buy back a 29 percent stake in itself from Germany's Henkel KGaA for  #36;2.84 billion of cash and assets, helping Persil maker Henkel finance its acquisition of Dial Corp."
Business," Most Asian stock markets fell after  oil prices hit a record high on Thursday, reigniting worries  that high energy costs will dent household incomes, raise  companies' expenses and hurt global economic growth."
Business,Bear Stearns  amp; Companies said Tuesday that its asset management arm had agreed to acquire the TimesSquare Capital Management bond business of the Cigna Corporationin New York.
Sports,"NEW YORK Oct. 6, 2004 - Torri Hunter hit a long home run off Tanyon Sturtze in the 12th inning as the Minnesota Twins took a 6-5 lead over the New York Yankees on Wednesday in their best-of-five series in the AL playoffs."
Sports,"As tailback Ricky Williams contemplates a return to the NFL, his representatives are considering having him file for bankruptcy in an attempt to void the remainder of his contract with the Miami "
World,"Two bombs exploded at a gathering of Sunni radicals early Thursday in Multan in central Pakistan, killing at least 33 people and injuring dozens of others, said a police officer."
Business,"Wall Street stocks ended higher Wednesday, boosted by a late-day rally despite the record crude oil price of more than 52 US dollars per barrel."
Sci/Tech,"Each January, the world #39;s gizmo freaks, gadget heads, and general arbiters of cool descend on Las Vegas for CES -- the Consumer Electronics Show -- a four-day look at what electronics makers worldwide are planning to wow consumers with and thus fatten "
Sports,James Hickman is looking to secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive global title as he spearheads a small British team in the World Short-Course Championships starting in Indianapolis today.
Sports,"If every postseason game were an opener, the Metrodome would be filled with World Series banners. Eight times in a row, Minnesota has won the first game of a playoff."
Sports,"Meyers, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003, broadcasts WNBA and women #39;s NCAA games for ABC and ESPN. She has also been a regular Blog Squad contributor to WNBA."
Sci/Tech," Buoyed by brisk sales of its mainframe computers in recent quarters, IBM is aiming to broaden the use of the powerful machines, particularly in China, the world's fastest growing large economy."
World,"At least 39 people were killed and more than 80 wounded when a suicide car bomb exploded at a rally for an assassinated militant religious leader in central Pakistan early Thursday, police said."
Sci/Tech," Buoyed by brisk sales of its  mainframe computers in recent quarters, IBM is aiming to  broaden the use of the powerful machines, particularly in  China, the world's fastest growing large economy."
Business, The price of crude oil broke into new  record territory above  $52 Thursday on heightened concerns that  supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the  northern hemisphere winter.
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez's ground-rule double tied the game and Hideki Matsui's line-drive sacrifice fly scored the winning run in a rollicking, 7-6, 12-inning victory over the Twins."
Sports,A federal judge rejected a request from the woman who accused the basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape to remain anonymous in her civil lawsuit.
Business,The European jetmaker has long skirted subsidy rules. Now Washington #39;s WTO complaint will drag that abuse into the light of day.
Business,"IN JUNE, the House and Senate each passed corporate tax bills. As we wrote at the time, both threatened to inflict further complications on the tax code, widen the budget deficit and affirm the belief of corporations "
Business,"A Waltham maker of security software is being acquired by software behemoth Computer Associates in a cash deal worth almost a half-billion dollars, the companies announced yesterday."
Business,"CORNING, NY -- Corning Inc. will take non-cash charges of as much as \$2.9 billion against third-quarter results as the company #39;s telecommunications unit continues to struggle with industry sluggishness."
Sci/Tech,"Maurice Wilkins, 88, a Nobel Prize winner whose role in discovering the double helix structure of DNA has been overshadowed by more-celebrated colleagues for the past half-century, died Oct. 5 in a London hospital."
Sci/Tech,"Internet search giant Google, quiet since going public in August, introduced a feature Wednesday that lets users search through pages of books online."
Sci/Tech,"On Monday, astronaut Gordon Cooper Jr., 77, died at his home in Ventura, Calif. He was one of the original seven Mercury astronauts."
Sports,"Hideki Matsui hit a sacrifice fly to score Derek Jeter in the bottom of the 12th inning, giving the New York Yankees a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the American League Divisional Series Wednesday."
Sports," After the pressure of the Olympic Games, training for the world short course swim championships was a challenge for Victoria #39;s Rick Say."
Sports,"Top seeded Lleyton Hewitt rallied to a 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 win over Japan #39;s Gouichi Motomura yesterday in the second round of the Japan Open."
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - The Houston Astros hope their miraculous run towards the postseason spills over into their National League Division Series with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday."
Sports,The brother-in-law of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre died Wednesday evening after crashing an all-terrain vehicle on the player #39;s property.
World,"  Brazil has tentatively agreed to let the UN atomic agency view parts of its equipment used to enrich uranium    a deal that would end squabbling over access to technology that can be used to build nuclear weapons, diplomats said Wednesday."
World," President Bush, going on the attack after a slip in the polls, said on Wednesday Democratic rival John Kerry's ""mind set of September 10th"" would paralyze the United States and weaken its ability to respond to threats."
Sports,Mayor Anthony Williams is exploring ways to raise money to invest in neighborhoods and schools and allay critics of the mayor's plan to pay for a stadium.
World," Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk, now  83, sick and dismayed at political infighting in his  impoverished country as it tries to recover from the ""Killing  Fields"" era, wants to give up his throne."
World,"Cambodia's King Sihanouk has announced his abdication, his son tells the country's National Assembly."
World," Alex Rodriguez hit a tying double in the 12th inning, then Derek Jeter dashed home on Hideki Matsui's sacrifice fly and the Yankees bailed out Mariano Rivera with another improbable postseason comeback, beating Minnesota 7 6 Wednesday night to even their series at a game apiece.    The Yankees responded with a championship caliber rally after falling behind in the 12th on Torii Hunter's home run..."
World,"The 1991 Persian Gulf War and subsequent U.N. inspections destroyed Iraq's illicit weapons capability and, for the most part, Saddam Hussein did not try to rebuild it, according to an extensive report by the chief U.S. weapons inspector in Iraq."
World,An orchid dealer was sentenced Wednesday to a year and five months in federal prison for scheming to smuggle prized tropical lady slipper orchids into the United States.
Business," U.S. economic expansion remains on  track and inflation under control, top Federal Reserve  officials said Wednesday in comments likely to reinforce views  the Fed will hike rates again this year."
Business,"WILMINGTON, Del. - Former PeopleSoft Chief Executive Officer Craig Conway testified Wednesday that he may have overreacted to Oracle Corp."
Business,"Smoking foes, led by Ohio Republican Sen. Mike DeWine, yesterday vowed to continue their fight for government regulation of tobacco products, shortly "
Business,"Ford Motor Co. CEO Bill Ford Jr. plans to revive his push to make the automaker more environmentally friendly now that he no longer has to deal with a financial crisis, Newsweek reported."
Business, A decades long struggle between the world #39;s two largest aircraftmakers escalated into a new trade war between the United States and Europe.
Sci/Tech,Texas Instruments Inc. said Wednesday that a Delaware court ruled a second time that the company did not materially breach an agreement with cell phone chipmaker Qualcomm Inc.
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wis. (Oct. 6, 2004) -- Brett Favre skipped practice, still feeling the effects of a concussion to go along with a softball-sized bruise on his left leg and a loose left shoulder."
Sports,"Oakland Raiders running back Tyrone Wheatley expects to miss 2-to-4 weeks with a shoulder injury.  quot;I #39;ve seen better days, quot; Wheatley told Sacramento radio station KHTK on Wednesday."
Business, The price of crude oil broke into new record territory above  #36;52 Thursday on heightened concerns that supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the northern hemisphere winter.
Business," U.S. economic expansion remains on track and inflation under control, top Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday in comments likely to reinforce views the Fed will hike rates again this year."
Sci/Tech,"The subscription software company adds 85,000 individual subscribers to its online customer information system."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: RealNetworks signs up Red Flag Linux...Microsoft ships Virtual PC 7...SGI warns of lower revenue, deeper loss."
Sci/Tech,"New service will feature SkypePlus voicemail and expanded conference calling, as well as let users get calls from the traditional phone network."
Business,": Indonesia will support the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) if it decides at its Dec. 10 meeting to leave its output quota unchanged, Iin Arifin Takhyan, Director General of Oil and Gas said."
Sci/Tech,"Sony, Matsushita and other firms are planning to launch camcorders using next-generation, smaller DVDs in the Blu-ray format as early as 2005 to win a lead over a rival offering, a report said today."
Sci/Tech,"I #39;ve had my review unit of the PalmOne TungstenT5 for about 8 hours now, and I #39;m ready to make a first pass at PalmOne #39;s newest high-end model."
World,Minister Ariel Sharon ordered his army to press on with a week-old offensive that has killed 75 Palestinians. briefed him on Israel #39;s biggest and bloodiest military campaign in the Gaza Strip in four years of open conflict.
World,"An Israeli missile hit the house of a Palestinian family of 10, killing two and badly injuring some of the eight children in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza."
Sci/Tech,"Are you bidding on keywords through Overture's Precision Match, Google's AdWords or another pay-for-placement service? If so, you're eligible to participate in their contextual advertising programs."
Business,"Samsung Electronics, the worlds second largest chipmaker, said on Monday it would invest Won25,000bn (\$24bn) in new chip production lines by 2010 to generate accumulative sales of Won200,000bn."
World," A Thai policeman suspected of shooting dead two British tourists last month gave himself up, police said."
World, A federal appeals court has tossed out a lawsuit that resulted in a  #36;71 million penalty against Zimbabwe's ruling party for allegedly torturing and killing political opponents.
World," Alex Rodriguez hit a tying double in the 12th inning, then Derek Jeter dashed home on Hideki Matsui's sacrifice fly and the Yankees bailed out Mariano Rivera with another improbable postseason comeback, beating Minnesota 7 6 Wednesday night to even their series at a game apiece.   ""Alex had a little trouble settling in here, but when you do this at Yankee Stadium in a postseason game, especially coming from behind, God only knows what it's going to do for him,"" New York manager Joe Torre said..."
Business,"  Intensifying a high altitude trade war, the United States and the European Union filed dueling legal complaints at the World Trade Organization yesterday, charging each other with showering illegal subsidies on The Boeing Co."
Business,"  US stocks staged a late day rally to end higher Wednesday, with the Nasdaq climbing for the seventh straight session, as investor appetite for attractively valued shares trumped concern over a spate of profit warnings and a new high "
Business,"Customer losses at Cingular Wireless, which is set to buy Redmond #39;s AT amp;T Wireless for \$41 billion, may rise after that purchase, said Ed Whitacre, chief executive of Cingular parent SBC Communications Inc."
Sports," Jason Varitek hit a two run homer off Bartolo Colon in the sixth inning to bring Boston from behind, and the Red Sox and Anaheim Angels were tied 3 3 after six innings Wednesday night."
Sports, Forty nine pitches. Joe Nathan hadn't thrown that many in more than four years.
World,"Jerusalem, Oct 07 - The United States has asked Israel to clarify a statement made by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s senior advisor Dov Weisglass, which said Tel Aviv #39;s disengagement plan meant a  quot;freezing of the peace process, quot; media reported here."
World,"Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk, now 83, sick and dismayed at political infighting in his impoverished country as it tries to recover from the  quot;Killing Fields quot; era, wants to give up his throne."
Sports," Hideki Matsui hit a sacrifice fly to  score Derek Jeter in the bottom of the 12th inning, giving the  New York Yankees a dramatic 7 6 victory over the Minnesota  Twins in the American League Divisional Series Wednesday."
Sports," The young woman who accused basketball  star Kobe Bryant of rape must disclose her identity in her  civil case against him, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday."
Business,"Shock jock Howard Stern, a lightning rod for furors over broadcast standards, won #39;t have to take network heat much longer. The trash-mouthed provocateur is ditching over-the-air radio to claim his future in orbit: via satellite radio."
Business,"  The Federal Open Market Committee should end its practice of hinting at the likely course of future policy actions, said William Poole, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St."
Business,Four former El Paso Corp. employees have agreed to plead guilty to reporting false natural gas trades and will help prosecutors in ongoing investigations.
Business,"An inspection of Canada #39;s big four audit firms has found no material problems with the work the Bay Street firms conduct, but did find three cases out of 46 examined that did not meet generally accepted auditing standards."
Sci/Tech,"Novell has officially announced the early November availability of SuSE Professional 9.2, adding mobility features to the distribution including support for Bluetooth and wireless LANs."
Sports,"Rumor became reality Tuesday night as golf star Tiger Woods, 28, wed his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, 24, at an exclusive Barbados resort, according to the Associated Press."
Sports,"nine pitches. Joe Nathan hadn #39;t thrown that many in more than four years. It didn #39;t matter that Torii Hunter hit a go ahead home run in the 12th inning, Nathan couldn #39;t hold the lead."
Sports,The Gunners are delighted with their 100 million deal with the Dubai-based airline this week. But The Sun says Arsenal could have banked a total of 123m by separating the naming rights and shirt deal.
Sports,"Jason Varitek hit a two-run homer off Bartolo Colon in the sixth inning to bring Boston from behind, and the Red Sox and Anaheim Angels were tied 3-3 after six innings Wednesday night."
World,"Saddam Hussein was obsessed with his status in the Arab world, dreaming of weapons of mass destruction to pump up his prestige. And even as the United States fixated on him, he was fixated on his neighboring enemy, Iran."
Business,"Howard Stern, the self-proclaimed  quot;king of all media, quot; rocked the industry Wednesday by announcing plans to abandon traditional airwaves for the relatively untried frequencies of satellite radio in January 2006 in order to escape the tightening grip of "
Business,Latest figures from Principality Building Society show that net savings have increased by almost 50 since the base rate rise in August.
Sci/Tech,"Rescate writes  quot;As reported by Reuters,Google is launching Google Print, which will show book excerpts next to regular Google search results."
Sports,"1. KURT BUSCH. He has scored nine consecutive top-15 finishes, including his second fifth-place effort in a row in the EA Sports 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday."
World,"The Government is facing up to confirmation Saddam Hussein did not have weapons of mass destruction. The group hunting for Saddam #39;s arsenal said it had found no evidence he had chemical, biological or nuclear weapons at the time of the US-led invasion."
World,Wednesday after a more than two-week journey from Charleston in the United States. They fear it is vulnerable to. plutonium will be recycled into nuclear fuel.
World,"Campaigning was never going to be easy for opposition Labor Party leader Mark Latham: an Australian economy into its 13th year of expansion, interest rates at their lowest in 30 years, inflation in check an close race likely to be decided in just a "
World,More than 300 business delegates from Asia and Europe gathered in Hanoi Thursday to seek more opportunities to promote free flows of trade and investment between the two continents in the coming years.
World,"Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi has appealed for the release of British engineer Kenneth Bigley, who was taken hostage in Iraq three weeks ago."
World,"The United Nations Staff Union, in response to David Malone #39;s  quot;Nobody said it would be safe, quot; (Views, Oct. 1), would like to point out that around 30 UN staff members have already been deployed to Iraq - a "
Business,The US Congress has agreed in principle a huge corporate tax bill providing tax breaks for manufacturers in return for repealing export subsidies.
World,"The announcement was made in a letter read to the National Assembly on Thursday by Prince Norodom Ranariddh, the king #39;s son and chairman of the assembly."
World,"Nine people were killed in two pre-dawn raids by US planes on suspected reel targets in Fallujah, west of Baghdad today, according to a local hospital."
World,"Organizations representing 60,000 United Nations employees are urging Secretary-General Kofi Annan to pull all UN staff out of Iraq."
Business,"SYDNEY : Prime Minister John Howard #39;s election campaign received a last-minute boost as new unemployment figures showed a larger than expected fall in the number of jobless, two days before an election he has fought on his economic record."
World," At least 39 people were killed  and more than 80 wounded when a car bomb exploded at a rally to  commemorate an assassinated militant religious leader in  central Pakistan early Thursday, police said."
World,A key US report saying Saddam Hussein had no WMD intensifies debate on the justification for war with Iraq.
World,The release of the account on Iraq's weapons is only the latest in a series of damaging blows to the White House's strategy of portraying the war as being on the cusp of success.
World,"  Illegal Trade in Skins Of Big Cats Grows <br>The illicit trade in tiger and leopard skins is growing sharply in India, Nepal and China and posing a serious threat to the survival of the big cats, a conservation group said yesterday."
World,"  A man arrested in Britain in August for allegedly soliciting money and recruiting jihadist fighters using Internet servers in the United States also purchased bombmaking materials and camouflage suits, according to court papers filed by the U.S. attorney in Connecticut yesterday."
Sports,"While 11,000 tickets went begging in Game 1 of this playoff series, the Houston hitters did not. The Astros #39; heat wave that produced a 36-10 record in the last six weeks of the season descended on Atlanta."
Business,"US economic expansion remains on track and inflation under control, top Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday in comments likely to reinforce views the Fed will hike rates again this year."
Business,"The LDS Church has bought a large part of a western Nebraska ranch, becoming one of the state #39;s largest landowners. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently paid \$17."
Sci/Tech,"GOOGLE INGENUES Sergey Brin and Larry Page, have been visiting the Frankfurt Book Fair this week peddling a new service to publishers for the search engine outfit."
Sci/Tech,Thailand has refused to support a proposal at the ongoing CITES meeting to strict the trade in greatwhite sharks due to concern over the possible adverse effect on its shark 
Sci/Tech,"In about a year, a teacher who finds head lice on a child may be able to send her to the school clinic for a 30-second treatment of hair heating and drying - safely blowing those lice right out of her hair."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, Calif. Manny Ramirez collected two RBI #39;s and sparked a four-run ninth as the Boston Red Sox beat Anaheim 5-to-3 to take a two-games-to-none lead in the AL Division Series."
Sports,"Points: With no hurricanes approaching Hattiesburg, Southern Miss finally gets to play at home. Traveling, however, hasn #39;t bothered the Golden Eagles, who lead the nation in turnover margin (3."
World,"At least 39 people have been killed and more than 80 wounded after a car bomb exploded at a rally to commemorate an assassinated militant religious leader in central Pakistan, police say."
World,A top aide to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was quoted as saying yesterday that Israel #39;s planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is intended to block Palestinian statehood indefinitely and that the policy had US backing.
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai dodged death three weeks ago when Taliban fighters fired a rocket at him in Gardez. Yesterday, his running mate in Saturday #39;s national election, Ahmad Zia Masood, barely survived a Taliban bomb in Faizabad."
World,"A SUICIDE car bomber ploughed into an Iraqi military checkpoint north-west of Baghdad, killing 16 Iraqis and wounding about 30, as United States and Iraqi forces sealed off roads south of the capital to curb insurgency."
World,"TOKYO, October 7 (Itar-Tass) - King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has abdicated the throne, his son Prince Norodom Ranariddh, leader of the royalist party FUNCINPEC and Chairman of the National Assembly, has announced, according to reports reaching here."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp says it has approved stricter corporate governance provisions, soothing critics of a plan to shift its legal base to the United States from Australia."
Business,"Fannie Mae (FNM) CEO Franklin Raines defended his stewardship of the housing finance giant Wednesday, as a former employee said Raines ignored warnings of accounting problems."
Sci/Tech,"NOVELL SAID that a new version of its Linux package SuSE professional will be available in November as it planned. The company plans to have regular six month upgrades for SuSE, which is currently siting on version 9.1."
Sci/Tech,"THIS MORNING, OR late this evening as we call it here in Britain,the long Half-Life 2 wait will start to be over. You get the multiplayer version, Counter-Strike: Source, the full enchilada at that moment."
World,"An Israeli tank fired two shells Thursday morning at a group of Palestinians in the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, killing two people, hospital officials said."
Business," Oil prices hit record highs on  Thursday, fueling gains in some energy stocks, but fears that  high power costs will dent household incomes, raise firms'  expenses and hurt global growth weighed on Asian share markets."
Business,The United States and the European Union have taken their fight over billions of dollars in subsidies for Airbus and Boeing to the World Trade Organisation.
Business,OIL #39;S RECORD-breaking rally took US crude over US\$52 a barrel yesterday fuelled by the impact of Hurricane Ivan on US winter inventories.
Business," The Robertson Stevens Investments firm agreed to pay  $30 million to settled allegations it allowed  #39; #39;excessive #39; #39; market timing in its mutual funds, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday."
Business,"Top US executives are pessimistic about next year #39;s economy, citing high oil prices, geopolitical threats and stuttering consumer confidence, according to a survey."
Business,"Volkswagen has recruited Wolfgang Bernhard, who as DaimlerChrysler #39;s former star manager built a reputation as an aggressive cost-cutter, to join its board."
Business,"Wolverine World Wide Inc., maker of Hush Puppies shoes and Merrell boots, reported third-quarter revenue of \$260.89 million, a 13."
Business,The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil suits on Wednesday charging that six former top executives at the technology company Peregrine Systems committed massive accounting fraud.
Business,Tokyo stocks fell Thursday as investors took profits after five straight sessions of gains. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Business,"Costs of employer-sponsored health plans are expected to climb an average of 8 percent in 2005, the first time in five years increases have been in single digits."
Business,"  Terry Lanni, head of the MGM Mirage casino group, Wednesday said MotorCity Casino in Detroit would be sold and not the MGM Grand Detroit if the Federal Trade Commission approves the merger between MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group."
World," The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog,  Mohamed ElBaradei, said Thursday he hoped Iran would fully  suspend its uranium enrichment related activities and that his  agency was working with it to do so."
Sci/Tech,"Skype plans to offer a business telephone service for  quot;individuals and workgroups, not CIOs quot; that the free Internet phone service provider believes will shake-up another major telephone market."
Sci/Tech,"ERNST AND YOUNG #39;S the Global Information Security Survey is just the latest to survey senior management #39;s cluelessness when it comes to IT and are far too trusting when it comes to Indian outsourcing, it alleges."
Sci/Tech,"Dr. Francis Crick, a renowned radicular Biologist, died of cancer on July 29, 2004. Prof. D. Wilson Devaprasad, an ardent reader of SOM had the opportunity of listening to his talk on  #39;DNA Helix #39; at Hyderabad in 1981."
Sports,Pedro Martinez pitched seven strong innings to end his losing streak and lead the Boston Red Sox to an 8-3 victory over the Anaheim Angels in the second game of an American League Division series on Wednesday.
Sports,"  So I have this idea for a new reality TV show. Kind of a Survivor/Apprentice/Benefactor/Wife Swap thing, except without the competition part."
Sports,ANIL KUMBLE claimed his 400th Test victim yesterday - but could not stop Australia gaining the upper hand in Bangalore. The wrist spinner bowled Simon Katich for 81 in the 79th over to reach the milestone 
Sports,"England striker Michael Owen, who is nursing a back injury, should complete a full training session on Thursday before the World Cup qualifier against Wales on Saturday."
Sports,"The numbers suggest a mismatch: Virginia is 4-0 and ranked No. 10. Clemson has lost three straight. But records only tell part of the story, at least where the Tigers are concerned."
World," Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra  said Thursday he would take charge of efforts to end violence  in the largely Muslim south, where nearly 360 people have been  killed since violence erupted in January."
Sports,The Yankees needed someone to save Mariano Rivera. Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter sparked a championship-caliber rally just in time.
Sports,"World number one Vijay Singh, who leads the star parade at the dunhill links championship at St. Andrews this week, believes Tiger Woods is paying a heavy price for tampering with his swing."
Sports," Jason White, the heady Oklahoma quarterback with the two surgically repaired knees, already has ensured his legacy in the Red River Shootout, no matter the outcome of Saturday #39;s game."
World,Supporters found plenty of reasons to cheer the EU #39;s recommendation Wednesday that talks begin on making Muslim-majority Turkey a member.
World,"Islamabad, Oct. 7 (NNN): At least 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when twin bomb blasts went off in a Sunni Muslim gathering in Pakistans Multan city on early Thursday morning."
World,The news that the National party is to hold back on key policy announcements until closer to the election has had a mixed reception.
World,"Asian and European business leaders at a joint forum pushed for greater trade between their regions Thursday, with Asians calling for more transfer of technology to their countries and Europeans demanding greater Asian investment."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Enraged supporters of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide armed themselves and roamed a downtown slum, threatening to behead foreigners after UN peacekeepers and Haitian police arrested dozens of people yesterday."
Sports,"The last two weeks of the regular season were agonizing for Jim Edmonds, robbed of enthusiasm once the St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central."
Sports,"The first two at-bats were the kind of moments he'd like to forget. Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek looked, for lack of a better word, wobbly in his initial appearances against Anaheim fireballer Bartolo Colon."
Sports,The Killer B's didn't have to go it alone. Roger Clemens and the powerful Houston lineup made sure the Astros got off to a good start in their quest to finally win a playoff series.
Sports,"The perfect place for the Dolphins' pregame meal Sunday is in Boston's theater district. When things have been going like they have for Miami, what better place to dine than Rock Bottom?"
Sports,"All signs point to plenty of emphasis on special teams this week in Patriotland after a shoddy performance against the Bills last Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Safety Shawn Mayer , who missed a tackle on Buffalo's Terrence McGee on a 98-yard kickoff return, was released Tuesday. The Patriots brought back Je'Rod Cherry yesterday in the hopes of ..."
Sports,"Matt Light was a good old country boy. Now he's a rich, good old country boy."
Sports,"Chris Simms will make his first pro start at quarterback for the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, replacing Brad Johnson ."
Sports,"Sam Cassell and the Minnesota Timberwolves apparently are back on good terms. The veteran guard reported for yesterday afternoon's practice after skipping the team's media day and first day of workouts earlier in the week. Cassell, 34, was unhappy about not getting a contract extension."
Sports,"Lindsay Bove, a graduate of Holliston High School, has made an immediate and positive impact on the women's soccer team at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y."
World,"US soldier Charles Jenkins, accused of defecting to North  Korea, will face a court martial on 3 November."
Sports,"It was two years ago when Ernie Els explained how it was possible that Tiger Woods could be overtaken in the world rankings. Of course, at the time the South African sat third in the order with a point value of 7.80, slightly behind Phil Mickelson and miles shy of Woods's whopping 17.54, so you can understand if there were ..."
World,based Human Rights Watch says both Nepalese troops and Maoist rebels are responsible for civilian killings and abductions.
Business,"Kim and Brian Ursino haven't yet earned enough seniority at US Airways Group to get some major holidays off, forcing an unusual tradition on their family: the three-hour Christmas."
Business,"I'll be back with the news about Howard Stern's planned departure to satellite radio. But first, this endless block of commercials and station promotions."
Business,"A week after saying it was withdrawing its \$2.5 billion arthritis drug Vioxx from the market and losing a quarter of its stock market value as a result, Merck  amp; Co. will try to dodge the storm clouds and turn its attention tomorrow to a brighter subject with the official opening of its Boston research lab."
World,"  The top US arms inspector accused the former head of the  $60 billion UN oil for food program of accepting bribes in the form of vouchers for Iraqi oil sales from Saddam Hussein's government while running the program, according to a report released yesterday."
World,"  Less than 7 percent of the  $18.4 billion that Congress approved last year to rebuild Iraq has been spent, the Bush administration said yesterday in its latest report on progress there."
Business,"If satellite radio's proponents are right, the new medium could be the next cable television, only bigger. Currently available through two companies, the XM and Sirius satellite radio networks, satellite radio requires that users pay a monthly fee and buy a special receiver to translate the signal. Both networks offer a wide range of programming on more than 120 stations, ..."
Business,"  A major rewrite of corporate tax law that would end a trade dispute with Europe won congressional negotiators' backing yesterday after House Republicans beat back efforts to increase tobacco regulation. The measure would repeal a tax break for thousands of US exporters that the World Trade Organization ruled illegal. As a replacement, it offers more than  $140 billion ..."
World,"  Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk, now 83, sick, and dismayed at political infighting in his impoverished country as it tries to recover from the Khmer Rouge era of mass killings, wants to give up his throne. Sihanouk had delayed his scheduled return from China, where he has been undergoing medical treatment for several months, and announced his desire to ..."
Business,Crude futures surged above \$52 a barrel yesterday as a possible strike by Nigerian oil workers loomed and petroleum output in the Gulf of Mexico continued to suffer more than two weeks after Hurricane Ivan whipped through the region.
World,  Iran said yesterday it has processed several tons of raw  quot;yellowcake quot; uranium to prepare it for enrichment    a key step in developing atomic weapons    in defiance of the UN nuclear watchdog agency.
Business,"United Airlines, increasingly squeezed by discount carriers in the US market, is cutting back its domestic flight schedule and expanding its international presence in the push to become profitable again."
World,"MULTAN, Pakistan -- Two bombs exploded at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in the central Pakistan city of Multan before dawn today, killing at least 36 people and wounding about 100, according to police, who suspect a sectarian attack."
Business,"Digital Federal Credit Union, a fast-growing alternative to traditional banks, said it is buying the naming rights to Worcester's Centrum Centre. The \$5.2 million, 10-year deal renames the building to DCU Center. The signs are expected to be changed by the end of the year. DCU, based in Marlborough, has been aggressively raising its profile with television, radio, and print ..."
World,  Israelis Aaron Ciechanover and Avram Hershko and American Irwin Rose were awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize in chemistry yesterday for discovering a key way cells destroy unwanted proteins    starting with a chemical ''kiss of death. quot;
World,"CAJAMARCA, Peru -- Lori Berenson, the 34-year-old New Yorker jailed in Peru for collaboration with Marxist guerrillas, holds little hope that an expected international court ruling in her favor will get her out of prison before she turns 45."
Business,Corporate computing software giant Computer Associates International Inc. said yesterday it will pay \$430 million in cash to acquire Waltham data security firm Netegrity Inc. The deal marks a major expansion of Computer Associates' security business. It also comes as the company tries to move on from a major financial scandal that forced the resignation of its chief executive.
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    Enraged supporters of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide armed themselves with machetes, guns, rocks, and bottles and roamed a downtown slum, threatening to behead foreigners after UN peacekeepers and Haitian police arrested dozens yesterday."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson's neck stent is as effective as surgery in clearing blocked blood vessels to the brain that can cause strokes and death, according to a company-funded study in tomorrow's New England Journal of Medicine."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. said yesterday that sharply rising fuel costs in recent weeks have made the bankrupt airline's already dismal financial outlook even more acute.
Business,  A Minnesota health insurer says it won't pay the bill when doctors make serious mistakes    apparently the first time an insurer has taken such a hard line stand against medical errors.
Business,"Residential heating costs are projected to soar this winter to more than \$1,000 on average because of higher fuel prices and colder weather, the government said yesterday."
Business,"A host of high-tech big wheels, from information technology leaders to inventors and visionaries from across the region, are slated to converge for a summit in Portsmouth on Oct. 14 and 15."
Business,Washington state #39;s \$3.2 billion package of tax incentives for Boeing #39;s 7E7 project has become a focal point of the quickly worsening trade dispute between the US and Europe over government support for airplane makers.
Business,"October 6, 2004 6:43 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - It is looking increasingly likely that Oracle could be victorious in its lengthy takeover battle with PeopleSoft."
Business,A major rewrite of corporate tax law that would end a trade dispute with Europe won congressional negotiators #39; backing yesterday after House Republicans beat back efforts to increase tobacco regulation.
Business,"Henkel KGaA (HNKG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it would not need to issue a bond to finance its acquisition of US-based Dial Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Maurice Wilkins, 88, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1962 along with the two scientists credited for describing the structure of DNA, Francis Crick and James Watson, died Tuesday at a London hospital."
Sports,"It was two years ago when Ernie Els explained how it was possible that Tiger Woods could be overtaken in the world rankings. Of course, at the time the South African "
Sports,MANCHESTER: Michael Owen insists he has been unaffected by the fierce criticism that has dogged his short career at Real Madrid and is desperate to use England #39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales to restore his flagging reputation.
Sports,"After bolting to a 4-0 record and its highest ranking in five years against opponents with a collective 7-13 record, Virginia begins its football season "
Sports,"Blame him, Mack Brown says. Texas hasn #39;t beaten Oklahoma in four years, hasn #39;t made the Sooners so much as sweat in a couple of those games."
Sports,"Various media outlets, including mlb.com and ESPN Radio 1000, are reporting the Cubs have docked their superstar a day #39;s pay for leaving last Sunday #39;s Cubs-Braves game well before it ended."
Sports,The latest news in the Ricky Williams saga - that he has instructed agent Leigh Steinberg to explore avenues for a return -as all the impact of a wet diaper with his ex-Miami Dolphins teammates.
Sports,"The good news for the Dodgers this time is Milton Bradley did not completely lose his cool. Did not scream, take off half his uniform in public or berate the fans in a profanity-filled tirade."
World,Car detonated at a rally in the city of Multan when people had gathered to commemorate first anniversary of the assassination of extremist Sunni religious leader Azam Tariq.
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai has told his supporters to vote without fear at a rally in a Kabul stadium the Taliban once used for beheadings.
World,OTTAWACanada #39;s military is facing tough questions today after a submarine fire billed as minor and  quot;non-life-threatening quot; claimed the life of a crewman.
World,"KHARTOUMSudan has agreed to a joint withdrawal of government and rebel forces from Darfur and to boost the number of international ceasefire monitors in the province, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has ordered the Israeli Defense Forces to stop the barrage of missiles from the Gaza Strip. Thus, the Israeli Army and Air Force are engaged in a major confrontation with the terrorists in Gaza."
Sci/Tech,The UK music industry is set to launch legal action against people who download music from the net.
World,"  In a move that could extend Europe #39;s borders to the edge of the Middle East, the European Union on Wednesday recommended starting negotiations with Turkey on full membership."
World,"However, key members of the cleric #39;s movement insisted terms of the deal had not been finalised. The claims and counterclaims followed an announcement Tuesday by prime minister Ayad Allawi that the basis of "
World,Following are brief profiles of the leading candidates in Afghanistan #39;s first direct presidential election to be held on Saturday.
World,ADDIS ABABA : British Prime Minister Tony Blair was due to outline his personal vision for the future of Africa at a meeting of the organisation he set up to spur development efforts in the region.
World,"TEHRAN, Iran Oct. 6, 2004 - Iran has converted a few tons of raw uranium into hexafluoride gas needed for enrichment, a necessary step toward producing nuclear fuel or nuclear weapons, a top nuclear official told The Associated Press on Wednesday."
Business,"At PeopleSofts European conference this week, the vendors senior executives were keen to point out the progress that the firm has made in the past year, including new services to make updates easier for customers."
Business,"Australia #39;s News Corp has adopted corporate reforms aimed at soothing critics of its planned move to the US. The media giant, owner of Fox TV in the US, and the Times and Sun newspapers in the UK, promised not to issue new shares with extra voting rights."
Business,"German stocks advanced. Henkel KgaA, the maker of Persil detergent and Dial soap, gained after saying it will trade its 29 percent stake in Clorox Co."
Business,  A seven year old marketing agreement between Molson and US based Adolph Coors Co. was not amended for the merger proposal between the two companies.
Business,  Corning said late Wednesday it will take  $2.8 billion to  $2.9 billion in third quarter charges because of reductions in projected future global demand for its fiber optic products used in telecommunications networks.
Business,"TORONTO and OTTAWA - Senior executives from Noranda Inc. are adamantly defending controversial talks to sell the company to China #39;s communist government, despite suggestions from MPs that Parliament may block the proposed sale."
Business,"Stocks enjoyed a late-day rally yesterday, finishing higher despite a new record price for oil and gloomy third-quarter outlooks from several companies."
Sci/Tech," Japanese officials were trying to confirm Thursday whether a 1,000 yen ( #36;9) bill that was being auctioned on an Internet site was really a prototype of a new high tech banknote that slipped through their fingers."
Sci/Tech,"This time, it #39;s not Andreessen #39;s former company Netscape Communications that #39;s taking on Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer; it #39;s the emerging popularity of smaller products such as Apple Computer #39;s Safari and open-source browser Firefox, Andreessen said."
Sports,"com. Are you really surprised that the Yankees came back to win Game 2 over the Twins, avoiding an 0-2 deficit heading back to Minneapolis on Friday?"
Sports,Mark Foster has called on national performance director Bill Sweetenham to moderate his approach after returning to the British team following his Olympic exile.
Sports,"Goran Eriksson is considering playing Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney AND Jermain Defoe as part of a three pronged attack for Saturday #39;s vital World Cup qualifer against Wales."
Sports,Debutant Michael Clarke made a sparkling 151 and captain Adam Gilchrist 104 to lift Australia to 474 all out on the second day of the first test against India on Thursday.
Sports,"Just over a week after vowing to get anger management help, he lashes out in interview, calling writer  #39;an Uncle Tom. #39;. By Bill Cizek."
World,"Adorned with Turkish and EU flags, Turkey #39;s newspapers hailed Thursday an official EU report recommending the country start talks to join the bloc, while largely ignoring the stringent conditions attached to the announcement."
World,"A car bomb exploded early Thursday during a celebration of Islamic militants in the central Pakistan city of Multan, killing at least 35 people and wounding dozens more, police and hospital sources said."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan The Afghan government is blaming drug smugglers for yesterday #39;s attack on the leading vice presidential candidate ."
World,"Despite getting less attention than the summit talks at the ongoing Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) here, officials of the Asia Europe Fund (ASEF) are busy carrying out their duties behind the scenes."
World,King Norodom Sihanouk #39;s abdication announcement is not the first time the mercurial and enigmatic Cambodian has caught his nation by surprise.
Sci/Tech," Thrill seekers are plunking down six figures to ride rockets that haven't even been built yet, and a new airline called Virgin Galactic promises to be up and soaring in the next three years. Still, the budding space tourism faces a myriad of safety concerns  #151; in the sky and on the ground  #151; that must be resolved before any paying passenger takes off."
Sci/Tech," The earliest known relative of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex had primitive feathers, probably to help it keep warm."
Sci/Tech, Geologist David Johnston wouldn't have died on Mount St. Helens today.
Sci/Tech,A photography exhibitions in London documents what online identities gamers create for themselves.
Sci/Tech,A 30m online map is launched telling homeowners in England and Wales what risk of flooding they face.
Sci/Tech,Climate experts and politicians  will discuss policies they believe may be needed beyond the Kyoto Protocol.
Business," The European Commission has resumed its probe of Oracle's  #36;7.7 billion hostile attempt to buy PeopleSoft in a bid to complete approval before Competition Commissioner Mario Monti leaves office, sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday."
Business, Oil prices broke into fresh record  territory above  $52 Thursday on heightened concerns that  supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the  northern hemisphere winter.
Business," The European Commission has resumed  its probe of Oracle's  $7.7 billion hostile attempt to buy  PeopleSoft in a bid to complete approval before Competition  Commissioner Mario Monti leaves office, sources familiar with  the situation said on Thursday."
Business," Tight oil supplies could leave the  global economy worryingly vulnerable for years to come, a  senior International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday."
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc., as promised, has returned to the acquisition game, scooping up its second computer security company in as many months with an agreement to buy Netegrity Inc."
Business,"It sounds worse than it is. RBC Financial Group has downgraded Manitoba #39;s GDP prospects for 2004 to 3.1 from 4.1, blaming weaker than expected employment growth and a bad summer for farmers."
Business,"Shares of Corning Inc., the world #39;s largest maker of glass used in flat-panel televisions, fell as much as 5.7 percent in Europe after the company said it will take a charge of as much as \$2."
Sports,"They knew all about this haunted house in the Bronx and about the ghosts that come out around midnight in October. But until last night, the Minnesota Twins hadn #39;t lived the nightmare themselves."
Sports,"Uh, actually Rodgers was talking about the prospect of ESPN #39;s  quot;GameDay quot; coming to Los Angeles for the Cal-USC game Saturday."
World,"Two bombs exploded at a religious gathering in Pakistan early Thursday, killing at least 39 people and injuring over 100, police.(Xinhua/AFP Photo)."
World,Leaders from 38 Asian and European countries are in Vietnam #39;s capital Hanoi for the fifth Asia-Europe summit. The European delegations say they will use the meeting to protest against the 
World,Mr Howard has dismissed claims his party needed a miracle to seize power from Labour. And today he said the Tories could win the election.
World,Bolivians voted Sunday in municipal elections that polls predicted would see indigenous and peasant organizations gaining ground on the traditional political parties that have long dominated the nation.
Sci/Tech,Two Israelis and one American won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on how a cell breaks down proteins that are damaged or have outlived their usefulness.
Sci/Tech,"By recreating the influenza virus that killed up to 50 million people in 1918-19, researchers may have identified the gene that turned it into one of the most lethal in human history."
Sci/Tech,"With the nation facing a vaccine shortage, an uncertain allocation of prevention - who will get a shot and who will not - began in earnest."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, giving researchers a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products."
Sci/Tech," The piracy battered music industry said Thursday it will sue British, French and Austrian music fans for the first time as it intensifies its legal crackdown on Internet song swappers."
Sci/Tech, Agency commissioners hope to issue a final ruling on the deal by the end of the month.
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft's CEO admits to starting a campaign to smear Oracle right after announcement of the deal.
Sci/Tech," Thousands of samples from the Genesis space capsule have arrived at the Johnson Space Center, where the project's curator must assemble a giant jigsaw puzzle that could hold clues to the origins of the solar system."
Sci/Tech,Computer gamers from around the planet are gathering in San Francisco for the World Cyber Games.
World, Rebels and paramilitary fighters who have laid down their arms in Colombia could soon be slaughtering hogs and cultivating blueberries if a proposal by members of Congress succeeds.
World, Prime Minister Tony Blair was due to outline his personal vision for the future of Africa at a meeting of the organisation he set up to spur development efforts in the region.
World," Military officers from Seoul and Pyongyang met Thursday to discuss rail and road links through the Demilitarised Zone, ending a three month break in two way talks, but North Korea dodged making any clear pledge over key issues, the South Korean defense ministry said."
World,"The Pentagon has released the names of the following US service members killed recently in Iraq. As of Saturday, at least 1,269 members of the military have died since the Iraq war began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count."
World," Although a raucous debate over national security has dominated the presidential campaign, President Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry differ even more sharply on how to provide better health care to more Americans."
World," Top congressional Republicans must decide the fate of a  #36;14 billion package for victims of hurricanes and drought, with the approach of Election Day leaving both parties in particularly generous moods."
World," ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (Reuters) - British Prime Minister  Tony Blair is to say Thursday that the time for excuses on  Africa is over as he chairs a meeting in Ethiopia he hopes will  turn the continent's problems into a global priority."
World,Pakistani troops patrol the city of Multan after bomb blasts at a Sunni gathering left 39 people dead.
World,An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances.
World,Peruvian TV journalists resign after claims of electoral fraud sparked an angry outburst by President Toledo.
World,The UK music industry is set to prosecute people who swap music illegally over the internet.
World,Movie scripts and personal letters belonging to the late star Katharine Hepburn are to go on show.
World,"King Oyo of Uganda celebrated the ninth anniversary of his coronation last month. But at 12, he just wants to be a kid."
World,"The president leveled his toughest attack on John F. Kerry, warning that his Democratic challenger ""would weaken America and make the world more dangerous."""
World," GAZA CITY -- Jumaa Saqqa, a senior physician at Gaza's Shifa Hospital, shuffled through a thick stack of photographs like a deck of playing cards. These are cherished possessions -- pictures of friends and neighbors, babies and children, famous people, militants, elderly men and women. Occasionally his eyes lit up as if he'd found an ace, and he flipped the picture on the desk."
World, Two Israelis and an American won the Nobel Prize in  Chemistry yesterday for discovering the method by which cells tag proteins that are defective or have outlived their usefulness and direct them to the cellular machinery that grinds them up into reusable parts.
World,"  Soliman S. Biheiri, the only person convicted in a broad probe into whether Islamic charities in Northern Virginia were financing terrorist organizations, pleaded guilty yesterday to illegally possessing and using a U.S. passport to enter the United States last year."
Business," All options, including cutting quotas,  are up for discussion when OPEC ministers meet in Cairo this  week to plan their response to a sharp fall in prices, Iran's  Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said Monday."
Business,"Saying he #39;s  #39;tired of the censorship, #39; the shock jock announces he #39;s abandoning traditional broadcasting and going over to satellite."
Business,"Crude oil reached a new high in Asian trade Thursday, hitting \$52.38 US per barrel as the market took stock of reports of a possible strike in Nigeria and the sluggish revival of output in key Gulf of Mexico oil fields following hurricane "
Business,SYDNEY : Global media giant News Corp caved in to investor pressure and adopted a series of corporate reforms aimed at averting a shareholder revolt over its plan to relocate from Australia to the US state of Delaware.
Business,"Tight oil supplies could leave the global economy worryingly vulnerable for years to come, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The piracy-battered music industry said Thursday it will sue British, French and Austrian music fans for the first time as it intensifies its legal crackdown on Internet song-swappers."
Sports,"YORK -- This is the night we saw beyond the dollar signs, the night Alex Rodriguez morphed from simply stylish to sublimely substantive."
Sports,"Scotland defender Gary Naysmith has admitted that his lack of action at Everton has added to Berti Vogts #39; list of worries. Injuries have already robbed the Scots of Jackie McNamara, Malky Mackay and Nigel "
Sports,SIR BOBBY ROBSON believes Craig Bellamy can strike fear into the England camp in Saturday #39;s crunch World Cup showdown at Old Trafford.
Sports,"Bangalore, Oct. 7 (PTI): Australia were all out for 474 in their first innings after lunch on the second day of the first cricket Tests at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here today."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Oct. 7, 2004 - The Afghan government on Thursday blamed drug smugglers not Taliban or al-Qaida fighters for a bomb attack on interim leader Hamid Karzai #39;s vice presidential running mate "
World,"MULTAN, PAKISTAN - At least 39 people were killed and nearly 100 injured when a car bomb exploded in Pakistan #39;s central city of Multan during a celebration marking the first anniversary of the death of an outlawed Sunni Muslim leader."
World,"Australia #39;s election campaign is in its final stages, with the country #39;s role in Iraq again a major talking point. Australian Prime Minister John Howard says he does not need to apologize for joining last "
Sports, Pedro Martinez pitched seven strong innings to end his losing streak and lead the Boston Red Sox to an 8 3 victory over the Anaheim Angels in the second game of an American League Division series on Wednesday.
Sports," Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters will not play again this season, but won't need surgery for her latest wrist injury."
Sports,"College field hockey: Fitchburg St. at Endicott, 3:30 p.m.; Regis at UMass-Dartmouth, 3:30 p.m.; Lasell at UNew England, 3:30 p.m.; Saint Anselm at Stonehill, 4 p.m.; Bentley at AIC, 4 p.m.; Gordon at Nichols, 4 p.m.; Trinity at Eastern Conn., 4 p.m.; Dartmouth at UNH, 7 p.m.; Merrimack at UMass-Lowell, 7 p.m.; Anna Maria at Clark, 7 p.m."
Sports,"Michael Phelps will attempt a racing schedule nearly as ambitious as what he did at the Olympics. But this time he won't be swimming as far. Six weeks after winning six gold medals and two bronzes in Athens, the 19-year-old will swim six events in a 25-meter pool at the World Short Course Championships that begin today in Indianapolis. Phelps ..."
Business,"Craig Conway, the ex-boss of PeopleSoft, admitted yesterday that he may have over-reacted to the attempted takeover of his firm by Oracle."
Business,Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano has said a court order to open a trial against its chairman Emilio Botin and other bank executives was based on illegitimate requests.
Business,A key issue in the \$140 billion bill involves removing Food and Drug Administration regulation from tobacco products. Updates in tax law to help agricultural cooperatives.
Sci/Tech,"Google has launched a new search technology that helps publishers sell books online. The service, called Google Print, will be incorporated into Google search queries."
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of samples from the Genesis space capsule have arrived at the Johnson Space Center, where the project #39;s curator must assemble a giant jigsaw puzzle "
Sports, Major League Baseball #39;s regular season officially closed last Sunday. Somebody forgot to tell the Houston Astros. The team that came from nowhere to capture the National League wild card came from 
Sports,"If anybody knows about burnout, it #39;s Johnny Miller. Now the straight-shooting color analyst for NBC #39;s golf coverage, Miller had 18 PGA Tour titles before his 30th birthday, including two major championships "
Sports,Michael Clarke made a sparkling 151 on his debut and captain Adam Gilchrist 104 to put Australia in command against India in the first test on Thursday.
Sports,"Never mind cover boy Adrian Peterson, the quarterback with a Heisman at home, the stifling defense or the sideline genius of Bob Stoops."
Sports,Ernie Banks was 35 when Cubs manager Leo Durocher first tried to bench him. Banks was starting to age and was struggling during spring training in 1966.
World,"In addition to praising the reforms Turkey undertook in the five years since it obtained the status of candidate country in 1999, the report also gives Turkey the green light to start membership negotiations."
World,"SHTOURA, Lebanon -- A senior Hamas official expressed hope yesterday that the United States and the European Union would be fairer in mediating the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but he said his group would continue its resistance even if a Palestinian state is established."
Sci/Tech,American lawmakers are close to outlawing the making of spyware that smuggles its way on to your PC.
Sci/Tech,"Burt Rutan, the man behind X-Prize winner SpaceShipOne, says the craft will not be used for scientific space experiments."
Business,"  Canada #39;s big banks raised long term mortgage rates by more than one tenth of a point yesterday, reflecting the higher cost of borrowing in the bond market."
Business,"FRANKFURT Volkswagen, plucking a fallen star from a rival carmaker, announced Wednesday that Wolfgang Bernhard, a former DaimlerChrysler executive known for his cost-cutting skills and new-product flair, would take over its ailing flagship car brand."
Business,A senior Angolan official has said negotiations between the Angolan government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to unblock aid are making good progress and a formal accord 
Business,"Canada #39;s housing industry is still firmly on track for another year of record home building despite an unexpected drop in building permits during the month of August, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday."
World,"  A roadside bomb killed 10 Indian soldiers and their civilian driver yesterday in Indian controlled Kashmir in the most devastating attack by separatist guerrillas since India's government began withdrawing troops from the disputed region last month. Witnesses said the blast ripped the sport utility vehicle apart, killing everyone, including an Indian Army major. The explosion left a crater several ..."
Sci/Tech,The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) will announce it is taking legal action against illegal internet file-sharers for the first time today.
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: The piracy-battered music industry said on Thursday it will sue British, French and Austrian music fans for the first time as it intensifies its legal crackdown on Internet song-swappers."
Sports,Jackie Stewart is confident that the British Grand Prix will go ahead as normal next year. Formula Ones governing body announced last week that there would be no race in Britain in 2005 because of a cash-wrangle with the owners of Silverstone.
Sports,"Despite passing Tiger Woods in the world rankings, he still is No. 2, now behind Vijay Singh. By BOB HARIG, Times Staff Writer. The pursuit has been long and exhausting and at times depressing."
Sports,"I never thought I #39;d say this, but I #39;m ashamed to be a Sammy Sosa fan. Sosa #39;s 2004 season was one of struggle. The 35-year-old missed 36 games with various injuries, including back spasms caused by a violent sneeze."
World,"Britain expects the European Union to start membership talks with Turkey in January, when Luxembourg assumes the EU #39;s rotating presidency, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said."
World,"BOUAKE, Ivory Coast -- President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa traveled yesterday to the rebel-held north of Ivory Coast, telling cheering crowds that his peacemaking efforts were designed to improve the life of all people in the former French colony and economic hub of West Africa."
World," In BANGALORE story headlined ""Reuters to make Bangalore biggest employment hub"", please read in second paragraph ... its workforce of 14,700 ... instead of ... 14,900 (corrects number)."
World, WASHINGTON  #8212; House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R Texas) was unanimously rebuked by the ethics committee Wednesday for involving a federal agency in a Texas partisan matter and staging a fundraiser in a way that appeared to link access to the congressman with political donations.
Sci/Tech,A Utah professor finds himself the target of an unexpected flood of hate mail after posting a report defending the disputed Bush National Guard memos. The incident is one of many examples of the power of bloggers acting in unison. By Staci D. Kramer.
Sci/Tech,"Naomi Ehrich Leonard trains robotic fish to swim the oceans and glean information. The fish also helped her pick up a \$500,000 'genius' prize from the MacArthur Foundation. Read the first in a series of Wired News profiles featuring MacArthur winners. By Kari Lynn Dean."
Sci/Tech,"Technology industry reps say they failed to reach consensus with the entertainment industry on language for the proposed Induce Act, which would make it illegal to encourage copyright infringement. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"It's cute, tiny and plastic. The kids love it. It also gets 70 miles per gallon, and you can fit three in a single parking spot. Move over, Mini: The Smart microcar could be the next big thing on America's roads. By Douglas McGray from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,The space agency taps Lockheed Martin and MD Robotics to build robotic technology it may use to repair the ailing Hubble Space Telescope. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,Virginia legislators are weighing a plan to add biometric data and radio signal emitting chips to licenses to prevent identity theft and thwart terrorists. Critics say the plan could compromise privacy and allow new varieties of fraud to flourish. By Mark Baard.
World,Italy's leader Berlusconi heads for Libya to discuss how to stem the flow of migrants trying to reach Italy.
World,France sends plutonium from scrapped US nuclear warheads south under heavy guard to be reprocessed.
World,Three children from a care home are missing on the Lancashire moors after they are separated from a group.
World,"The findings released yesterday by Charles Duelfer, the chief UN arms inspector in Iraq, strengthened preliminary findings of his successor, David Kay."
Business,The news that shock jock Howard Stern is jumping from free AM/FM radio to pay satellite radio has brought instant attention to the young medium.
Business,"Description: Top Fannie Mae executives defend the company #39;s accounting practices in Congress. CEO Franklin Raines denied allegations the company had manipulated its books, telling lawmakers the controversy "
Sci/Tech,"Google has not had anything big for us since it went public some time ago. Now, it is back with some news that could worry biggies like Amazon and Barnes and Noble."
Sci/Tech,"Legal action is being taken against 28 people in the UK for illegally swapping music over the internet, the British Phonographic Industry announced today."
Sci/Tech,"NASA mourns the loss of Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper, who rocketed into space in his Faith 7 capsule on May 15, 1963 (above, right)."
Sci/Tech,"The Sharp Corp. of Japan has developed the world #39;s largest liquid crystal display (LCD) color television. The television has a 65-inch screen, far bigger than the 45 inches that "
Sports,"India #39;s batsmen made a less than ideal start to their first innings in Bangalore, losing two wickets for just 34 runs after Australia finished strongly to build a commanding lead."
Sports,Formula Ones top stars are braced for bad weather this weekend in the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Weather forecasters predict a typhoon will hit Suzuka on Saturday in time to wreck qualifying and the 
World,Two Palestinian children were killed Thursday by Israeli fire in the Jabaleya refugee camp in northern Gaza as Israel #39;s bloody offensive enters its ninth day.
Sports,Remember this about Johnny Damon dubbing his happy-go-lucky band of brothers a bunch of idiots. He never meant their baseball IQ bordered on brainless.
Sports,"The temptation is overwhelming. Go ahead, admit it. You're fighting it as you read this. You are thinking this series is over."
Sports,"They knew all about this haunted house in the Bronx and about the ghosts that come out around midnight in October. But until last night, the Minnesota Twins hadn't lived the nightmare themselves. Now, they have."
Sports,"And the Yankees' mystery pitcher for tomorrow's Game 3 is . . . Kevin Brown , who got the nod yesterday over Javier Vazquez , whose last few outings have been shaky.  quot;It took us a while, quot; conceded manager Joe Torre , who went with Brown (10-6, 4.09) based on his playoff experience (11 games) and last ..."
Sports,"They play to the last out in the Bronx, you know. The Minnesota Twins were agonizingly close to heading home with a 2-0 series lead. But funny things can happen when ballgames reach the 12th inning and pitchers are out there doing things they don't ordinarily do. And so after watching the Twins reach their tiring reliever ..."
Sports,One way to compete with a team whose payroll is more than \$100 million dollars more than yours is to do all you can to make sure you're not going to beat yourself.
Sports,"  So, just what was it Curt Schilling said in Pedro Martinez's ear when he put an arm around him in the Sox dugout last night?"
Sports,"The job is utterly and completely thankless -- unless you win the World Series. When October rolls around, the manager of the Boston Red Sox undergoes more scrutiny than the governor, the mayor, and the cardinal combined."
Sports,"That arm. Oh, yeah, now you're talking. Any discussion of all things Bartolo Colon centers on his powerful right arm, which he first began to whip into shape when he was a kid in Altamira, Dominican Republic, heaving sticks and stones and all available bric-a-brac to bring down coconuts."
Sports,"The folks at  quot;Jimmy Kimmel Live quot; hoped Curt Schilling would stop by Tuesday for an appearance after he led the Red Sox past the Angels in Game 1 of the Division Series. But they ran into a couple of problems, including Schilling winding up at a local hospital to undergo a second round of X-rays on his ..."
Sports,"The Angels' bullpen, a collection of arms expert in dishing out misery all season, took lead roles in their own ugly production of Les Miserables here last night in Game 2 of the American League Divison Series."
Business,"  Anglo Dutch giant Unilever (UK:ULVR) said it will close its Birds Eye frozen food brand factory in Grimsby, UK with a loss of 600 jobs."
Business,"California #39;s median home price will maintain its record pace next year, reaching above \$500,000 for the first time, but appreciation will ease as sales fall to their second-highest level, according to a forecast released Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Record companies in the UK are for the first time to sue music fans who download tracks illegally from the internet. The British Phonographic Industry, the trade body for record labels in the UK, is to announce "
Sci/Tech,"Burt Rutan, the man who designed and masterminded the X-Prize winning SpaceShipOne, says the craft will only be used for people, not experiments."
Sci/Tech,"Mario Monti, the outgoing European competition commissioner, has told Microsoft that  quot;the time for settlement has passed quot; on the anti-trust charges the company faces."
Sports,Olympic medalists will take another bow and several hopefuls for the 2008 Beijing Games will take out some frustrations for the next five days at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Indianapolis.
Sports,Malcolm Glazer is set to offer Sir Alex Ferguson a more powerful role at Old Trafford in return for the Scots support of the American tycoons planned takeover at Manchester United.
World,Supporters found plenty of reasons to cheer the European Unions recommendation of yesterday for talks to begin on making Muslim-majority Turkey a member.
World,"Cambodia #39;s ailing King Norodom Sihanouk has issued a statement of abdication following nearly a year of self-imposed exile. Citing previous health concerns and a  quot;new and serious ailment, quot; the long-ruling "
World,"Israel is holding 25 UN employees in the Palestinian West Bank or Gaza but has not charged any with a crime or even told the United Nations of their detention, UN officials said on Wednesday."
World,"  The United States could cut its forces in Afghanistan next summer if Taliban militants accept an amnesty to be drawn up by President Hamid Karzai and neighboring Pakistan, the senior US commander in Kabul said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"US search engine Google.com launches a new search service, Google Print, Wednesday (Oct. 6). The service will allow users to search books and help publishers promote their books online for free."
Sci/Tech,the British Phonographic Industry is taking legal actionagainst 28 people in Britain for illegally swapping music over the internet.
Sci/Tech,"The update includes complete manuals, 90-day installation support, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions (including Intel #39;s EMT architecture) and around 3,500 packages."
Sci/Tech,More than two dozen federal agents with subpoenas spent five hours Wednesday searching the Will County land use department #39;s computer records in an investigation related to building permits.
Sci/Tech,"Tracking inventory using inexpensive radio tags is one of the hottest technologies in supply chain management, with promising applications in retail and many other sectors."
Sports,India have made a disastrous start to their reply to Australia #39;s first innings total of 474 runs on day two of the first Test against India in Bangalore.
Sports,Reggie Bush is the player who makes the difference for USC. Marshawn Lynch waits his turn at Cal. These two young athletes are linked by rare talent and Saturday #39;s showdown at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Sports,"La Jolla , San Diego County -- Fittingly, a team expected to rely on its depth has plenty of backup when discussing its depth. Vice president Chris Mullin, general manager Rod Higgins and assistant coach Mario "
Sci/Tech," Two weeks ago Monday was a lousy day for Julianne Biagini, chief financial officer of a Sunnyvale wireless company."
Business,"com October 7, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. Potty talk could be just what the fledgling satellite radio industry needs to become a viable, mainstream business, industry analysts said Wednesday "
Business,Airbus SAS on Thursday attacked a US decision to file a World Trade Organization complaint against subsidies received by the European aircraft maker.
Business,  The makers of Kool cigarettes have settled lawsuits claiming it was targeting black youths. RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company agreed to limit a hip hop marketing campaign following lawsuits by attorneys 
Business,"The price boom that #39;s pushing home purchases beyond the reach of middle-wage households in San Diego County will continue in 2005, according to a forecast released yesterday by the California Association of Realtors."
Business,"After a year-and-a-half legal battle, Texas Instruments has won the right to continue using Qualcomm #39;s patented cell-phone technology without paying royalties."
Sci/Tech,If you want to hit the books online - you can point your Internet browser to hit the online search engine Google. The site is inviting publishers to include entire books in its index.
Sci/Tech,"The BPI, the UK record industrys trade association, is targeting people who make their music collection available on the internet, illegally, for other web users to share."
Sci/Tech,"With the war on for the next-generation DVD disk format, Sony, Matsushita Electric Industrial, Sharp and other companies are considering developing 8cm (3 inch) Blu-ray discs compared with the standard 12cm discs."
Sci/Tech,"In a move that could affect the future prices of many products using LCD technology, Honeywell has announced that it has filed suit against 34 companies for alleged LCD-related patent infringement."
Sci/Tech,"After four days of painstaking negotiations, technology and consumer groups said they have failed to reach a consensus with the entertainment industry on the language of the Induce Act, a proposed bill making it illegal to encourage copyright infringement "
Sci/Tech,"com October 7, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,"The Major League Baseball playoffs continued Wednesday, with the series opener between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves and the second games of the best-of-five series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox and "
Sports,SIR JACKIE Stewart is optimistic that Silverstone can take its place on next years Formula One calendar. Talks between Formula One chiefs and Silverstones owners are understood to be at an advanced stage 
Sports,"A year ago, the Twins lamented the day off that followed their victory against the Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series."
World,"An Israeli army tank moves into the Gaza Strip, Oct 6. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s  quot;unilateral disengagement quot; plan means  quot;the freezing of the peace process quot; with US permission, a senior Sharon aide said Wednesday."
World,The United States is fighting a war in Iraq and Americans are divided over whether it #39;s right. The war is a huge issue in the 2004 presidential election.
World," At least 40 people were killed  and more than 100 wounded when a car bomb exploded at a rally  to commemorate an assassinated militant religious leader in  central Pakistan early Thursday, police said."
Business, Oil prices broke into fresh record  territory above  $52 on Thursday on heightened concerns over  tight winter heating fuel supplies.
Business, U.S. stocks looked to open flat on  Thursday under pressure from the surge in oil prices and  lackluster September sales reports from U.S. retailers.
Business," European shares notched up a fresh  five month high on Thursday, helped by miners as base metal  prices shot to multi year peaks and by German utility giant  E.ON  on news of an asset sale in Norway."
Business," Buckling under investor pressure, Rupert  Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd. agreed on Thursday to stick to  Australia's tough corporate governance standards when it moves  its legal base to the United States."
Business," Jeweler Zale Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ZLC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ZLC.N</A> on Thursday  said its quarterly loss would be deeper than expected and sales  at stores open at least a year would be flat to down 1 percent,  hurt by the recent string of hurricanes in Florida, the U.S.  Southeast and Puerto Rico."
Business," Financial news and information  provider Reuters Group Plc said on Thursday it plans to make  Bangalore its biggest information gathering hub, employing up  to 1,500 people, or 10 percent of its total workforce."
Business,Most households and businesses will pay more for heating this winter as the prices of crude oil and other energy sources continue to rise.
World," U.S. stocks are seen opening lower as traders show caution in advance of Friday's key jobs report, though big retail sales news Thursday could push stocks early..."
Business,World oil prices bolted up to new record summits beyond 52 dollars on markets nervous about tight global supplies with winter looming in the northern hemisphere.
Business,UK interest rates have been kept on hold at 4.75 following the latest meeting of the Bank of England #39;s rate-setting committee.
World,"At least 25 Palestinian U.N. workers have been detained by Israel for as long as two years under charges Israel refuses to reveal, U.N. officials said Wednesday."
Business,"Computer Associates plans to buy security software firm Netegrity, in a deal valued at \$430 million (241m). The acquisition will strengthen the firm #39;s position in the IT security market and builds on last "
Sci/Tech,"The UK music industry has today launched a  #39;rolling program of legal action #39; against illegal downloaders, the first of its kind in the country."
Sports,"(10/07/04) The Houston Astros took game one of their NL Division Series, setting team playoff records for runs and homers in a 9-3 pounding in Atlanta."
Sports,"Top seeds Lleyton Hewitt and Maria Sharapova did their best in the second round, but could only win in three sets at the \$860,000 Japan Open."
Sports,"The head of a British investment bank, Seymour Pierce, is considering a financial restructuring of Manchester United as a possible rival proposal to a planned takeover by US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer, a British newspaper reported today."
Sports,"WHEN Berti Vogts hands Abi Titmuss her morning muesli, I hope the old terrier has a grin from ear to ear. But I #39;d rather the Scotland boss racked up points on the table than notches on the headboard."
Sports,"  Everybody came here to represent. The Cali Contingent of Boston College's basketball team    junior Craig Smith of Los Angeles, Sean Marshall of Rialto, and Jared Dudley of San Diego    had quite a bit of incentive in last night's 74 64 victory over UCLA in the Wooden Classic before a crowd of 14,027 at Arrowhead Pond."
Sci/Tech,Dick Cheney has accidentally given a boost to opponents by wrongly recalling a website address.
Sci/Tech,"He was vilified in U.S. industry and government circles for blocking the merger of General Electric Co. and Honeywell International Inc. in 2001 after the Justice Department had approved it. And when the European Union directorate he heads ordered Microsoft Corp. to remove a key feature from its Windows operating system, the U.S. antitrust community convulsed again."
Sci/Tech,Vice President Cheney dropped a dot-bomb Tuesday night when he inadvertently directed millions of viewers of the vice presidential debate to an Internet site critical of the Bush administration.
Sci/Tech,"Virginia lawmakers are considering a futuristic plan to embed computer chips in driver's licenses, making the cards harder to counterfeit by criminals or terrorists and placing the state at the forefront of a national debate about trade-offs between security and privacy."
Sci/Tech,NASA researchers are developing an exquisitely sensitive artificial nose for space exploration.
Sci/Tech,"Since early 2001, Media General Inc. management had been encouraging employees in its interactive division to use America Online Inc.'s AIM public instant-messaging network, but by early 2003, the company's IT department was very concerned about the unmonitored and unmanaged use of IM."
Sports,"From Staff And Wire Service Reports Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma keeps a list of 14 goals he wants his young basketball team to achieve in each game, and the Huskies accomplished nine of them yesterday."
Business,"ATI Technologies Inc., the world #39;s second-biggest maker of computer-graphics chips, said fourth- quarter net income more than doubled, helped by sales of graphics- enhanced cell phones and high-definition televisions."
Business,"Costco Wholesale Corp., the largest wholesale club operator in the United States, said Thursday that fourth-quarter earnings rose 24 percent to beat Wall Street expectations, but revenue for the period was light."
Sports,"Much of America still needs an interpreter to wade through the interviews at NASCAR races. Theyre so packed with technical talk, car numbers, jargon, good ol boyisms and corporate plugs that by the end "
Sports,MANCHESTER was celebrating another huge sporting coup today after winning the right to hold the world short course swimming championships.
World,The showdown between Myanmar #39;s military regime and the European Union at the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) of Asian and European leaders has been propelled into one 
World,Dissident troops who killed two army chiefs and seized key buildings in Guinea-Bissau #39;s capital told soldiers to stay in their barracks on Thursday while talks to resolve the standoff continued.
Sci/Tech," Geologist David Johnston wouldn't have died on Mount St. Helens today. New equipment developed since the 1980 eruption of the volcano has made it possible for volcanologists to take better measurements without hiking up the volatile mountain, a requirement 24 years ago that cost Johnson his life."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, on Thursday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher than its preliminary report but still toward the low end of its forecast range."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, on Thursday said sales at stores open  at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher  than its preliminary report but still toward the low end of its  forecast range."
Business, U.S. stocks were seen opening  lower  on Thursday as rising oil prices and lackluster September sales  reports from retailers weighed on the market.
Business,LONDON : World oil prices bolted up to new record summits beyond 52 dollars on markets nervous about tight global supplies with winter looming in the northern hemisphere.
Business,"Marriott International, the largest US hotel operator, Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 45 as room rates grew faster than occupancy for the first time in three years."
Business,"LONDON, October 7 (newratings.com) - Volkswagen AG (VOW.ETR) has appointed Wolfgang Bernhard, a former Chief Operating Officer at DaimlerChrysler #39;s Chrysler unit, to turn around the sales of the Volkswagen brand, which accounts for half of the company #39;s "
Business,"As property tax bills hit Chicago mailboxes next week, most will deliver a lighter thud than before. Don #39;t get too excited -- that thud will gradually get heavier."
Business,A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by the Yukos oil company seeking to overturn a freeze on the accounts of the struggling oil giant #39;s core subsidiaries.
Sci/Tech,IBM has added a new feature to WebSphere Application Server designed to help safeguard Internet business applications against outages.
Sports,Scotland manager Berti Vogts has suffered another setback ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova with the news that Steven Pressley has pulled out of the squad.
World,MOSCOW A senior Russian official says his country is going to continue its nuclear energy cooperation with Iran in spite of concern that Tehran could be trying to develop atomic weapons.
World,"HANOI : The Asia-Europe Summit Meeting was enlarged on Thursday to include the European Union #39;s 10 new members as well as three Asian nations -- Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar."
Sci/Tech,"  The success of alternative browsers such as Mozilla Foundation's Firefox may ultimately have an unexpected side effect, causing Microsoft Corp. to be more aggressive in leveraging its dominance of Internet client software, said Marc Andreessen, one of the founders of the browser company that Microsoft beat out in the late 1990s, Netscape Communications Corp."
Sci/Tech,"  The European Commission has restarted its investigation into Oracle Corp.'s hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft Inc. and will issue its judgement by early November at the latest, it said on Thursday."
Sports,"  Quentin Richardson made eight 3 pointers and scored 37 points, sparking the Phoenix Suns to a 121 99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers last night."
Sci/Tech, A guest ogre has been recruited for the Shrek 2 DVD. It's none other than that caustic Brit Simon Cowell of TV's American Idol  doing what he does best: passing judgment.
World, The European Central Bank left its key refinancing rate unchanged at 2 percent Thursday amid signs that the recovery in the 12 nation euro zone may be sputtering.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday warned that poverty and instability in Africa is providing a fertile breeding ground for terror and criminal organizations.
World, Tokyo stocks fell Thursday as investors took profits after five straight sessions of gains. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,"Online search leader Google Inc. is becoming more bookish. Expanding a program introduced last year, Google is inviting publishers to include entire books in its index, enabling people to peak at the contents before making a decision on whether to buy."
Sci/Tech,"From the creators of the political satire sensation ""This Land"" comes a sequel set to the tune of ""Dixie."""
Sci/Tech,Internet downloads are nothing new when it comes to buying music and software online. So why does video game shopping still mostly involve either shlepping to a store or waiting for the delivery truck after you order online?
World,"Canada defends its decision to buy second-hand submarines from Britain, after the death of a crewman."
World,"Australia take control of the first Test, reducing India to 150-6 after posting 474."
World,"The EU is set to impose new sanctions against Burma, overshadowing a summit of Asian and European leaders."
World,Michael Howard brings his party's annual conference to a close with a pitch to Labour and Lib Dem voters.
World,"LIVERMORE, Calif. - It didn't take a nuclear physicist to realize changes were needed after a \$40,000 ceramic mural was unveiled outside the city's new library and everyone could see the misspelled names of Einstein, Shakespeare, Vincent Van Gogh, Michelangelo and seven other historical figures..."
World," Austrian novelist, playwright and poet Elfriede Jelinek, 57, won the Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish Academy said Thursday, citing her ability to reveal ""the absurdity of society's cliches and their subjugating power.""   The decision to award the prize to a woman   and a poet   was the first since 1996, when Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska won. Since the prize was first handed out in 1901, only nine women have won it..."
World," Senate passage of a bill to enact the Sept. 11 commission's terror fighting recommendations now puts the focus on the House, where getting Republicans and Democrats to agree on the legislation may be more difficult..."
Business,PARIS Aircraft maker Airbus is attacking a US decision to file a World Trade Organization complaint over subsidies Airbus. Airbus today says the US complaint shows that Washington is unwilling to negotiate 
Business,The European Central Bank left its key refinancing rate unchanged at 2 percent Thursday amid signs that the recovery in the 12-nation euro zone may be sputtering.
Business,MARKHAM (CP) - Graphics chip maker ATI Technologies Inc. says its fourth-quarter profit almost tripled to \$61.2 million US as revenue soared 50 per cent.
Business,"No .1 hotel operator earns 55 cents a share, in line with estimates, as room rates rise 4. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marriott International Inc."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest retailer, on Thursday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher "
Business,"LONDON : Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer products giant, is to close a frozen-food plant in Grimsby, northern England, next year with the loss of 600 jobs, a spokesman said."
Business,"Bee Staff Writer. A continued housing shortage will push California #39;s median home resale price up by a double-digit percentage again next year even as interest rates rise and sales slow, the "
Business,"A San Francisco investment adviser for mutual funds will pay \$30 million to settle charges that it secretly allowed favored clients to conduct frequent short-term trading, in violation of the funds #39; rules and in exchange for extra fees, regulators said "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems, maker of the wildly popular Java programming language, got handed a stunning and potentially expensive defeat in court when a federal jury declared that Sun #39;s Java infringed upon Kodak #39;s intellectual property."
Sports,"Clemens, who couldn #39;t pitch the season finale for Houston because of a stomach virus, pitched seven strong innings to help the Houston Astros to a 9-3 win over Atlanta in the first game of their National League Division Series."
Sports,Scotland defender Steven Pressley is the latest player to drop out of a depleted squad for the World Cup qualifiers with Norway and Moldova.
Sports,Coach Mike Holmgren labels the matchup of the Seahawks #39; defensive line vs. the St. Louis Rams #39; offensive line the game within the game when the NFC West frontrunners square off Sunday at Qwest Field.
Sports,"In some ways, Jon Gruden #39;s decision to replace quarterback Brad Johnson with Chris Simms is similar to a baseball manager changing pitchers after the infield has made three errors."
World,Turkey #39;s press is dominated by comment on the European Commission #39;s recommendation that the EU open accession talks with Ankara.
World,"The European Union is set to impose new sanctions against Burma, according to the EU #39;s Dutch presidency. The EU warned last month that it would take action against Burma unless human rights improved before "
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair called for the European Union to develop the capability to deploy troops to Africa within 10 days by next year, part of plans to fight poverty, disease and war in the region."
Business,"The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate unchanged, taking more time to gauge the effect of soaring oil prices on the inflationary outlook and slow economic recovery."
Business,"Unilever, the world #39;s largest maker of food and soap, will close its Birds Eye plant in Grimsby, England, leading to the loss of 600 jobs at the UK #39;s biggest producer of frozen foods."
Business,"The torrid pace of home sales across the Bay Area and the state will cool next year, but prices will stay on an upward trajectory, according to a real estate trade group."
Business,"Financial news and information provider Reuters Group PLC plans to make Bangalore its biggest worldwide employment center in order to become more competitive, executives said Thursday."
Business," Financial news and information provider Reuters Group Plc said on Thursday it plans to make Bangalore its biggest information gathering hub, employing up to 1,500 people, or 10 percent of its total workforce."
Business, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. said on Thursday its September sales at department stores open at least a year rose 2 percent.
Business," The number of people filing  first time claims for U.S. jobless insurance fell 37,000 last  week despite continued elevated applications in Southeast  states struck by a rash of hurricanes, the government said on  Thursday. "
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, on Thursday said sales at stores open  at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher  than its preliminary report but still toward the low end of its  forecast range."
Business, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. said on Thursday  its September sales at department stores open at least a year  rose 2 percent.
Business," CLOROX CO. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CLX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CLX.N</A>:"
Business,"The number of new applications filed last week for unemployment benefits fell sharply, offering a hopeful sign that the recovery in the job market may be gaining some steam."
Business,"The economic adviser to Russian President Putin tells a newspaper that chasing Yukos for tax bills was a ""serious mistake""."
Business,The European Central Bank keeps eurozone interest rates unchanged at 2 for the fourteenth month in a row.
Business,"NEW DELHI (Dow Jones)--Publishing Thursday joined the list of industries tapping into India #39;s outsourcing boom, with global business news provider Reuters Group PLC (RTRSY) announcing plans to turn Bangalore into a hub for its data operations."
Sci/Tech,The lawsuit claims the companies use a patented Honeywell technology for brightening images and reducing interference on displays.
Sci/Tech,Software company Netline claims its decision to open source the latest version of its email server platform has reduced the development time for the new release by a factor of 10.
Sports,"The Seattle Seahawks finished two games behind the St Louis Rams in the NFC West last season. But with a victory over the Rams on Sunday at Qwest Field, the Seahawks will take complete control of the division."
Sports,"  Steven Jackson ran for 119 yards on 26 carries, his first career 100 yard game, to help the St. Louis Rams compensate for Marc Bulger's shoulder injury in a 16 6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers yesterday. Jackson, the first running back taken in this year's draft, took advantage of Marshall Faulk's bruised left knee to get his ..."
World,"Leaders from 38 Asian and European nations are gathering in Vietnam for a summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting, know as ASEM. One thousand delegates are to discuss global trade and regional politics during the two-day forum."
Sci/Tech," Internet search giant Google, quiet since going public in August, introduced a feature Wednesday that lets users search through pages of books online. Google is taking aim at online retailer Amazon.com, which offers similar technology on its e commerce site."
Sci/Tech," Honeywell on Wednesday announced that it has filed suit in federal court against Apple Computer Inc. and more than thirty other companies, alleging infringement over a 1994 patent that describes technology used to improve the quality of images shown on a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel. MacCentral has obtained a copy of the documents Honeywell filed on October 6, 2004 in U.S. District Court for the district of Delaware."
Sci/Tech, Success of alternative apps like Firefox may be putting pressure on the software giant.
Sci/Tech," A subdued Craig Conway admitted Wednesday that he responded to a hostile takeover bid for the company he led, PeopleSoft (PSFT), with a campaign of ""vilification"" aimed at Oracle (ORCL) and its chief executive, Larry Ellison."
Sports,"  Trent Green completed 14 of 15 passes after halftime for 229 of his 340 yards and hit Eddie Kennison for a tiebreaking 70 yard touchdown with 2:04 left in Kansas City's 34 27 victory over the Oakland Raiders yesterday. Kennison's game winning catch came at the 35 yard line, then he ran out of the grasp of rookie safety Stuart Schweigert. ..."
Sci/Tech,"Ballmer digs pit, inserts whole MS strategy, keeps digging"
World," Four people died and hundreds were injured when a tornado bore down on a field where a large number of Muslim devotees had gathered to pray in central Bangladesh, police said."
Sci/Tech,Thumb through the book - then buy a clean copy from Amazon
World, The U.S. military freed a top aide to  rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al Sadr on Thursday in a gesture  that could help the interim government's efforts to calm  rebel held strongholds before elections due in January.
Sports,"  Stop the game and have a parade. The Washington Redskins finally scored 20 points. The big moment occurred with 41 seconds left in the first half of yesterday's rout of the New York Giants, when tight end Robert Royal caught Patrick Ramsey's 9 yard pass. Royal's first career touchdown gave the Redskins a 21 0 lead on the way ..."
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed on  Thursday that a historic presidential election would go ahead  in two days' time and reflect the people's wishes despite  inevitable attempts by Taliban fighters to derail the vote.
World," Poverty and conflict in Africa have  made it a refuge for terrorists, British Prime Minister Tony  Blair said on Thursday at a summit in Ethiopia he hopes will  turn the continent's problems into a global priority."
World,The Afghan government says it is confident that presidential elections will go ahead despite threats of violence.
World," From the creators of the political satire sensation ""This Land"" comes a sequel set to the tune of ""Dixie."" The online animation ""Good To Be in DC!"" features the presidential and vice presidential candidates along with Attorney General John Ashcroft, CBS News anchor Dan Rather, filmmaker Michael Moore, talk show host Rush Limbaugh and Jane Fonda.   ""In This Land,' you had basically (President) Bush and (John) Kerry,"" said Evan Spiridellis, who co produced the cartoons with his brother, Gregg..."
World," The number of new applications filed last week for unemployment benefits fell sharply, offering a hopeful sign that the recovery in the job market may be gaining some steam.    The Labor Department reported Thursday that the number of new people signing up for unemployment insurance benefits dropped by a seasonally adjusted 37,000 to 335,000, the lowest level since the beginning of September..."
World," Austrian feminist writer Elfriede Jelinek won the Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish Academy said Thursday, citing her ""musical flow of voices and counter voices in novels and plays.""   The decision to award the prize to a woman, and a poet, was the first since 1996, when Wislawa Szymborska of Poland won. Since the prize first was handed out in 1901, only nine women have won it..."
Sci/Tech,"  Epsom like salts believed to be common on Mars may be a major source of water there, say geologists at Indiana University Bloomington and Los Alamos National Laboratory..."
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN ANTCZAK     LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Thrill seekers are plunking down six figures to ride rockets that haven't even been built yet, and a new airline called Virgin Galactic promises to be up and soaring in the next three years. Still, the budding space tourism industry faces a myriad of safety concerns - in the sky and on the ground - that must be resolved before any paying passenger takes off..."
Sci/Tech,"By PAM EASTON     HOUSTON (AP) -- Thousands of samples from the Genesis space capsule have arrived at the Johnson Space Center, where the project's curator must assemble a giant jigsaw puzzle that could hold clues to the origins of the solar system.    Wafers on five collector panels that broke into thousands of pieces when the capsule slammed into Earth last month secured samples of atoms and ions from solar wind..."
Sci/Tech,Goddard Space Flight Center -- NASA scientists recently successfully radioed artificial intelligence (AI) software to a satellite. They tested the software's ability to find and analyze errors in the spacecraft's systems...
Business,"  US trade authorities, prodded by The Boeing Co., reignited a long dormant trade war Wednesday by filing a complaint before the World Trade Organization accusing the European Union of buoying aircraft maker Airbus with  $15 billion in illegal "
Business,The European Central Bank left its key refinancing rate unchanged at two per cent Thursday amid signs that the recovery in the 12-country euro zone may be sputtering.
Business,"The court ruling that ended a yearlong legal battle between Texas Instruments Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. could boost TI #39;s presence in the wireless sector, analysts say."
Business,"The US cleaning products maker has agreed to buy back a 29 percent stake from Germany #39;s Henkel KGaA (HNKG_p.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) ."
Business,"Unisys Corp. plans to cut 1,400 jobs, or nearly 4 percent of its work force, and consolidate some facility space, moves that will help yield annualized savings of about \$70 million a year by 2005."
Sci/Tech, An international music industry group said on Thursday it was launching hundreds of lawsuits across Europe accusing people of piracy for illegally sharing music on the internet.
Sci/Tech,The success of alternative browsers such as Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox may ultimately have an unexpected side effect. It may be causing Microsoft to be more aggressive in leveraging its dominance of Internet 
Sci/Tech,"Honeywell on Wednesday announced that it has filed suit in federal court against Apple Computer Inc. and more than thirty other companies, alleging infringement over a 1994 patent that describes technology "
Sci/Tech,"Last Sunday Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer kicked off this week #39;s European tour by sitting down with a small group* of British journalists and dispensing pearls of wisdom, notably on the future of Apple in home networking (it has none, natch, says Steve)."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo became the latest search engine to try its hand at personalized search, unveiling tools Tuesday that let searchers save and edit search results."
Sports,Jim Mora Jr and Steve Mariucci are familiar with each other from their days with the San Francisco 49ers. Mora was defensive co-ordinator under Mariucci with the 49ers and the two will renew old acquaintances 
Sports,"After surviving the roughest part of their schedule, the Indianapolis Colts look poised to build some momentum. The Colts aim for their fourth straight win on Sunday when they host the Oakland Raiders, who are trying to snap an 11-road-game losing streak."
Sports, Pedro Martinez pitched seven innings and Manny Ramirez drove in the go ahead run with a sacrifice fly to power the Boston Red Sox to an 8 3 win over the Anaheim Angels in the American League Divisional Series (ALDS) Wednesday.
World,US military officials in Iraq say two US soldiers were killed in separate incidents late Wednesday. One soldier was killed and two others were wounded in an attack on their convoy near the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah.
World,An Asia-Europe forum has accepted Myanmar and 12 other new members ahead of a summit strained by Yangon #39;s human rights record and detention of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
World,"Cambodia #39;s ailing King Norodom Sihanouk has issued a statement of abdication following nearly a year of self-imposed exile. Citing previous health concerns and a  quot;new and serious ailment, quot; the long-ruling "
Sports,"  In a shootout worthy of Dan Marino and Jim Kelly, Drew Bledsoe threw four touchdown passes, and the Buffalo Bills forced seven Miami turnovers to maintain their late season surge by beating A.J. Feeley and the Dolphins, 42 32, yesterday. Feeley threw three touchdown passes, all in the first 12 1/2 minutes. He also had a hand in six turnovers, ..."
Sci/Tech,"By CATHERINE TSAI     DENVER (AP) -- While officials across the nation are urging healthy adults and schoolchildren to skip their annual flu shot, parents are mulling their options.     The news that British regulators have shut down a major flu-shot supplier carries particular concern in Colorado, which was the epicenter of last year's flu season with 12,885 reported cases and the deaths of 12 children..."
Sci/Tech,"By MARGARET LILLARD     MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- The scents of molasses, sugar and ginger hang in the air like an invitation to sin as Lee Tobin shows off his new bakery..."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif. (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez pitched seven  innings and Manny Ramirez drove in the go-ahead run with a  sacrifice fly to power the Boston Red Sox to an 8-3 win over  the Anaheim Angels in the American League Divisional Series  (ALDS) Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) introduced a usage-based pricing and licensing option for its mainframe management products on Thursday, aligning its offerings with IBM Corp.'s On Demand model."
Sci/Tech,"  IBM Corp. has partnered with a computing and an educational institution in India to promote the development of open source software in the region, the company said Thursday."
Business," The dollar edged higher on Thursday  after a report showed first time claims for U.S. unemployment  dropped steeply, but traders said its significance for Friday's  widely anticipated payrolls report was limited."
Business," Costco Wholesale Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COST.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COST.O</A>  reported higher than expected quarterly profit and a healthy  rise in September sales on Thursday, sending its shares up 2  percent in pre market trading."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, on Thursday said sales at stores open  at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher  than its preliminary report but still toward the low end of its  forecast range."
Sci/Tech,Success of alternative apps like Firefox may be putting pressure on the software giant.
Sci/Tech,"By WILLIAM McCALL     VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -- Geologist David Johnston wouldn't have died on Mount St..."
Sci/Tech,"  Imagine seeing clear skies all the time. It's not some weather fantasyland, but a revolutionary cockpit display technology being developed by NASA to make flying safer..."
Business,"Consumers spent frugally for a fourth straight month in September, giving major retailers modest gains during the critical back-to-school season."
Sports,"  Chad Hutchinson, who was surfing in California a little more than two months ago, made his first Chicago start a memorable one yesterday, throwing three TD passes to lead the Bears past the Minnesota Vikings, 24 14. Minnesota (7 5) saw its playoff chances hurt for the second straight year by a late season loss to the Bears."
Business,"MARKHAM, Ont. (CP) - Graphics chip maker ATI Technologies Inc. is boosting its outlook after fourth-quarter profit almost tripled to \$61."
Sports,"Roger Clemens pitched seven innings and Carlos Beltran homered, had three hits and scored three runs to help the Houston Astros rout the Atlanta Braves 9-3 in the opening game of their National League Divisional Series Wednesday."
Sports,My sincere congratulations to the management and staff at the Sandy Lane Hotel for making it possible for Barbados to receive such massive media coverage due to the recent wedding of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren.
Sports,Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova had little trouble overcoming France #39;s Youlia Fedossova 6-3 6-4 to claim her place in the women #39;s semifinals at the Japan Open.
Sports,The Reds have announced the news following intense speculation that American sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer was ready to significantly increase his stake in the club.
Sports,Georgia Techs Reggie Ball walks toward the sideline during Saturdays loss to Miami. ATLANTA - There is no starting quarterback controversy at Georgia Tech.
Sports,Bee Staff Writer. ALAMEDA - Raiders starting running back Tyrone Wheatley says he #39;ll be out up to a month - not that the team wants you to know.
Sci/Tech,"My Yahoo Embraces RSS Feeds\\I started using RSS in January 2000 after Blake Carver sent me a exasperated e-mail asking why, for heaven's sake, I wasn't using it. Surely, he noted, I could see that RSS was the greatest thing since sliced soap. (He may have used slightly different words.) ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Books and GMail Plans\\Google has not had anything big for us since it went public some time ago. Now, it is back with some news that could worry biggies like Amazon and Barnes and Noble. It has decided to get into book selling business. The service is called Google ..."
Sci/Tech,"User-Guided Search Refining in Google\\Despite the fact that the Google API hasn't been updated in over two years, people keep doing Cool Things with it. The latest Cool Thing I've seen is the very nice MyGoogleSearch ( http://www.mygooglesearch.com ). The idea behind this hack is that you can take the ..."
Business,"Costco Wholesale Corp. #39;s earnings rose 24 percent in its latest quarter, lifted by improvement in both net sales and membership fees which more than offset a minor accounting charge."
Business,Cognos Inc. has reassigned its North America operations chief after he was indicted by a grand jury in San Diego in connection with a financial scandal at Peregrine Systems Inc.
Business,"CORNING, NY -- Corning Inc. (GLW) plans to record \$2.8 billion to \$2.9 billion in noncash charges in the third quarter to impair goodwill and investments in its struggling telecommunications segment and establish a deferred-tax valuation allowance."
Sci/Tech," VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, may be geek speak for calls routed through cyberspace. But for many consumers, VoIP translates into ever cheaper and sometimes feature rich telephone alternatives. Consider the Skype service I've been testing. It lets members talk free from one computer to another."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Nintendo Co. Ltd. said on Thursday it will make available 12 software titles for its new ""DS"" handheld game console when the dual screen machine debuts in Japan on Dec. 2."
Sci/Tech,"Frankfurt/London  Reuters News Service, 7 October 2004 - Google yesterday introduced a new search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Internet retailer Amazon."
Sci/Tech,"PURE PLAY foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) said in a statement it had noticed a decline in wafer sales in September, compared to August."
Sci/Tech,"The penalty phase of Eastman Kodak #39;s Java patent lawsuit against Sun Microsystems starts this morning, and the outcome could cast a shadow over the future of the Java programming language."
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 7 October 2004 - Computer Associates International, Inc (NYSE: CA) today announced general availability of eTrust Antivirus for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded - the industry #39;s first virus protection solution designed specifically for "
Sports,"Glenn McGrath claimed three wickets, Michael Kasprowicz two and Shane Warne bagged the all-important scalp of VVS Laxman to reduce India to 150 for 6 wickets by the end of Day 2 in the first Test against Australia at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore "
Sports,"Chicago White Sos slugger Frank Thomas could miss the start of next season after undergoing surgery on his left ankle. The 36-year-old, nicknamed  quot;Big Hurt quot;, had debris removed from the joint, underwent a "
Sci/Tech," They rarely see each other, spend winters in different countries and don't communicate for long periods but pairs of a species of Icelandic migratory birds know exactly when to return home to breed."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Nintendo Co. Ltd. said on  Thursday it will make available 12 software titles for its new  ""DS"" handheld game console when the dual screen machine debuts  in Japan on Dec. 2."
Business," Top U.S. retailers, including Wal Mart  Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, reported lackluster September sales on  Thursday, as warm weather and string of hurricanes that  battered the East Coast dampened buying."
Sci/Tech,"Shock jock Howard Stern's decision to jump ship from traditional radio gives a boost to the emerging technology of blasting tunes, news and other staples of AM and FM radio via satellite. \ <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Darren Williams has his suspicions about 9/11 and he's attracting hordes of readers to his Web site interested in his unorthodox ideas about the attack.
Business,"Consumers spent frugally for a fourth straight month in September, giving major retailers only modest gains during the critical back-to-school season."
Business,Only invest on margin if you know what you're doing -- and maybe not even then.
Sci/Tech,"By PAUL ELIAS     SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The crisis in the nation's flu vaccine supply has led to renewed calls to modernize a half-century-old manufacturing system that relies on millions of chicken eggs and a lot of educated guesswork.    Because it takes at least six months to produce the annual flu vaccine, no manufacturer can replace the 46 million shots Chiron Corp..."
World, Israeli troops killed two Palestinian  teenagers and a gunman in the Gaza Strip on Thursday as the  Israeli army pressed ahead with its biggest and bloodiest  offensive in Gaza for four years.
Business,"Oil prices have hit record highs in the United States for the third straight day in early trading Thursday, amid continuing concerns about the supply of crude oil."
Business,The European Union warned the US ambassador to the WTO Thursday that the EU had abundant proof that US aerospace subsidies are harming European competitors by undercutting prices and causing them to lose markets.
Business, European Central Bank left its key interest rate at a post war low of two percent Thursday with ECB chief Jean Claude Trichet playing down worries about weakening economic growth but warning about the risks posed by surging oil prices.
Business,Interest rates have been kept at 4.75 amid signs that five rises over the last year had finally put the brakes on house prices and consumer spending.
Business,"Bombardier Aerospace said on Thursday it will cut about 2,000 jobs at its Montreal-area and Belfast operations and the severance costs linked to the layoffs will affect current year results."
Business,"Wholesale retailer shares jump on news profit beat expectations by 4 cents a share, sales up 11. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Costco Wholesale Corp."
Business,"ATI Technologies Inc., the world #39;s second-biggest maker of computer-graphics chips, said fourth- quarter profit more than doubled, helped by sales of graphics- enhanced cell phones and high-definition televisions."
Business,NEWS Corporation has agreed to retain its full foreign listing on the Australian Stock Exchange if shareholders approve the company #39;s proposal to shift to the US.
Business,"Clorox Co. and Henkel KGaA have agreed to a \$2.8 billion stock swap and cash deal, in which Henkel will sell back its 29 percent ownership stake in Clorox in return for \$2."
Business,"Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday that its net sales grew 10.8 percent in September, helped by a boost from its international division and strong sales at Wal-Mart locations."
World," Russia could ratify the Kyoto Protocol  by the end of the year and kick start global attempts to  control climate change, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov  said on Thursday."
World, A crewman rescued from a fire damaged  Canadian submarine adrift in the Atlantic was moved to  intensive care in hospital on Thursday as his condition  worsened.
World,The crew of a Canadian submarine drifting off the west coast of Ireland face another night at sea as rescue efforts continue.
World,Pope John Paul II accepts the resignation of an Austrian bishop over a porn scandal at a seminary in his diocese.
World,A group of 12 United Nations agencies warn of an impending humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Thursday,  pressured by record oil prices, disappointing September sales  from retailers and a drop in drug stocks."
Business," Washington and Brussels may have gone  for their guns in a fight over plane subsidies, firing off huge  tit for tat cases at the World Trade Organization (WTO), but  analysts say a peaceful deal may yet be done."
Sci/Tech," Yesterday, Howard Stern  who loudly claims to dominate media, but has rarely, if ever, added one iota to the sum of human knowledge  made waves by announcing he will move his act to another media."
Sci/Tech,The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is to take legal action against people who download music illegally from the internet. The organisation has said it will target individuals who make music available 
Sci/Tech,"The largest voice-over-IP business deployment revealed to date presents new opportunities, for both the bank that #39;s using it and the services provider that #39;s implementing it."
Sports,AUSTRALIAN captain Adam Gilchrist admitted today he was spooked by the prospect of enforcing the follow-on because of Steve Waugh #39;s fateful attempt during the Calcutta Test of 2001.
Sports,"No matter how good or bad of a year Alex Rodriguez had this season in New York, his first year in pinstripes would ultimately be judged on how he performed in October."
Sports," Bye weeks provide NFL teams a welcome reprieve from the rigors of a 16 game season. For the Seahawks under coach Mike Holmgren, the down week has carried another meaning."
Sports,Real Madrid centre-back Jonathan Woodgate had to retire from a practice match on Thursday after suffering a recurrence of his thigh muscle injury.
Sports,a huge mass of unruly brown locks perched upon his head that forced him to go up a helmet size -- or Purdue #39;s 4-0 start that has gotten him a little notoriety on campus.
Sports,"The Chicago Cubs are not ignoring the fact that Sammy Sosa arrived late to last Sunday #39;s season finale, and then left early. The club announced Wednesday the slugger will be fined a day #39;s pay - or \$87,400, according to the Chicago Tribune."
World,German newspapers on Thursday commented on Turkey coming a step closer to fulfilling a 40 year old dream after the European Commission recommended that the EU begin membership talks with Ankara.
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair called for the European Union to develop the capability by next year to deploy troops to Africa within 10 days as part of plans to fight poverty, disease and war in the region."
World,There is substantial evidence that Iran is developing a capability to manufacture nuclear weapons while claiming that it is only for peaceful power-generating purposes.
World,"Mark Latham #39;s central pledge is to restore the rungs to his metaphorical  quot;ladder of opportunity quot; by giving tax relief and incentive to lower and middle-income earners, restoring bulk-billing levels, making schools funding fairer and based on need and "
World,"Libya said today it had deported 1,000 Egyptian migrants back home after their controversial expulsion from Italy. Italy airlifted illegal immigrants to Libya this week in a bid to deter would-be asylum seekers "
World,UN peacekeepers and Haitian police say 75 people have been arrested during a sweep aimed at curtailing violence in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
Sports,"  The San Diego Chargers' long nightmare is coming to an end. And if the Chargers do go on and break their eight year playoff drought, they can thank their anonymous defense."
Business,There is more to Howard Stern's migration to satellite radio than meets the FM dial's eye.
Business,Many of us are bewildered by common documents -- with dangerous results.
Business," Bank of America said Thursday it will cut about 4,500 jobs beginning this month as a result of its merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,Oil prices keep climbing but for the moment the economists are sticking to the line that the global and Australian economies will weather the storm.
Business,"THE Bank of England #39;s monetary policy committee kept Britain #39;s 11m homebuyers, businesses and the City happy today when it left interest rates on hold at 4.75 for the second month in a row."
Business,"Consumers spent frugally for a fourth straight month during September, giving major retailers modest gains during the critical back-to-school season."
Sports,"Jenson Button today issued a passionate defence of Silverstone, insisting it would be  quot;devastating quot; if the British Grand Prix was axed."
Sports,"seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina lost at the Japan Open on Thursday, beaten by Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 7 6 (4), 3 6, 6 4 in the third round."
Sports,"Zenit St. Petersburg faces the daunting prospect of being picked to play against Lazio, Newcastle United or Feyenoord in Tuesday #39;s draw for the inaugural group stage of the UEFA Cup."
Sports," Richard Hill, a key member of the long established England World Cup winning back row, will be out of action for up to nine months after knee surgery."
World,"MULTAN, Pakistan Two bombs planted in a car and motorcycle exploded at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in central Pakistan before dawn Thursday, killing at least 39 people and wounding about 100 others in what police suspected was a sectarian attack."
World,General Kofi Annan has dispatched a team to Jerusalem to look into allegations that a UN ambulance driver was filmed putting a Qassam rocket into his vehicle.
Business,THE News Corporation Ltd has won the battle to gain local support for its move to the US after unveiling far-reaching concessions on corporate governance.
Business,A disappointing retail sales report and the threat of oil prices reaching \$53 per barrel sent stocks lower Thursday in early trading.
Business,"Unisys Corp. plans to cut 1,400 jobs, primarily in general and administrative areas, and consolidate its office space worldwide, it announced Wednesday."
Business,"Bombardier Inc., the world #39;s third- biggest maker of commercial airplanes, said it will reduce production of its regional jets because of weak demand and cut about 2,000 jobs."
Sci/Tech,"TSMC, the world #39;s largest contract chip maker, said Thursday its sales fell in September for the first time in 7 months and warned they could continue to drop as demand falters amid a broad industry slowdown."
Sports,"LONDON : A consortium, including former world champion Nigel Mansell, claims it has agreed terms to ensure Silverstone remains one of the venues for the 2005 Formula One world championship."
Sports,"Top seed Lleyton Hewitt was pushed to three sets by a Japanese player for the second day in a row at the \$860,000 Japan Open on Thursday."
Sports,"com. Orlando Cabrera has already figured out how to part the Red Sea. With a three-run double in the top of the ninth, Cabrera sent waves of red-clad Angels fans to the exits."
Sports,"Newcastle United #39;s profits for the year ending July 31 dropped more than three million pounds (\$6.7 million Cdn) from the year before, the Premier League club said Thursday."
Business," Henkel, the German soaps and  adhesives group, has shed its 29 percent stake in Clorox,  raising  $2.84 billion to pay for its purchase of U.S.  detergents and cosmetics maker Dial Corp."
Sports,"  First, Carson Palmer tossed the ball all over the field during his finest day in the NFL."
Business, Graphics chip maker ATI Technologies Inc. is boosting its outlook well above analysts #39; estimates after a strong fiscal fourth quarter in which profit almost tripled and revenue soared 50 per cent.
Business,"Memo says offering has support, muting talk that some fear IPO will give bank head too much power. LONDON (Reuters) - Head of Lazard Bruce Wasserstein has  quot;near unanimous support quot; from the working partners "
Sci/Tech,Researching things on the web is an essential part of everyday business - but too often books and other printed sources get left behind.
Sci/Tech,"The European music industry today announced a major crackdown against file-sharing, the practice of sharing copyrighted songs over the internet using networks like Kazaa, with the filing of 459 suits against file-swappers, 28 of whom are British."
Sci/Tech,"The T5 is a slim and shiny business device that looks like a stretched-out T3 (3.1 quot; x 4.8 quot; x 0.6 quot; HWD, 5.1 oz), minus the slider design."
Sci/Tech,The largest Voice-over-IP business deployment revealed to date presents new opportunities for both the bank that #39;s using it and the services provider that #39;s implementing it.
Sports,"Golfer Tiger Woods went scuba diving Tuesday off a yacht reported to hold Swedish fiance Elin Nordegren and guests, while Barbados #39; ritziest resort, Sandy Lane Hotel and Golf Club, prepared pagodas for a lavish celebration overlooking the Caribbean Sea."
Sports,"The head of a British boutique investment bank, Seymour Pierce, is considering a financial restructuring of Manchester United as a possible rival proposal to a planned takeover by US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer."
Business,"Bank of America Corp., the third- biggest US bank, will cut 4,500 jobs in addition to the 12,500 positions it will eliminate as part of the purchase of FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,The European Union voiced confidence on Thursday that it could win its case against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over state aid for aircraft rivals Boeing and Airbus.
Business,"The European Central Bank has left interest rates in the eurozone unnchanged for the sixteenth consecutive month. Despite a slowdown in the 12-nation zone, the bankers today (Thursday) decided not to adjust the rate of 2."
Business," Bombardier Aerospace is cutting about 2,000 jobs   including 1,440 in the Montreal area   because of slowing demand for its Canadair Regional Jets."
Business,"OAKVILLE, California A second Mondavi is loosening ties to the California winemaking company Robert Mondavi, which plans to divest its high-end wine assets."
Sci/Tech,"Novell today announced the November availability of SuSE Linux Professional 9.2, targeted at both unfamiliar users and open source enthusiasts, and compatible with standard 32-bit PC processors as well as AMD Athlon 64 and Intel Extended Memory 64 "
Sci/Tech, An international music industry group said Thursday hundreds of lawsuits were being filed across Europe accusing people of piracy for illegally sharing music on the Internet.
Sci/Tech," Shock jock Howard Stern's decision to jump ship from traditional radio gives a boost to the emerging technology of blasting tunes, news and other staples of AM and FM radio via satellite."
Sci/Tech," Government scientists said that volcanic activity on Washington state's Mount St. Helens had started to taper off and downgraded their safety warning on Wednesday, following nearly two weeks of seismic activity and steam eruptions."
Sci/Tech,"Thirteen million digital radios will be sold in the UK by the end of 2008, industry body DRDB predicts."
Sports,"  In Corey Dillon's postgame interview with the media yesterday, the running back indicated he hurt his leg after he had gained 98 yards in the first half, but he wanted to go back in for 2 more yards and his seventh 100 yard game this season."
World," Three years of fighting between rival Christian and Muslim ethnic groups in the central Nigerian state of Plateau has claimed 53,787 lives, a third of them children, the state administration said."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Paul Martin's minority government is set to put its political life on the line Thursday by opposing a Bloc Quebecois amendment to the throne speech.
World," President Bush says U.S. forces will stay in Iraq as long as necessary but no longer. John Kerry says he wants to bring U.S. troops home but will not ""cut and run"" before the country is stable. Despite differences over how the United States went to war, either man as president would pursue a similar strategy now, their campaign statements show."
World," If President Bush defeats Democrat John Kerry on Nov. 2, Republicans expect many new faces in a second term Bush Cabinet."
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed on  Thursday that a historic presidential election would be  successfully held this weekend and reflect the people's wishes  despite inevitable sabotage attempts by Taliban fighters.
World," While officials across the nation are urging healthy adults and schoolchildren to skip their annual flu shot, parents are mulling their options. The news that British regulators have shut down a major flu shot supplier carries particular concern in Colorado, which was the epicenter of last year's flu season with 12,885 reported cases and the deaths of 12 children..."
World," Two American soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in separate attacks involving roadside bombs, U.S. officials said Thursday, and 20 Iraqis were arrested in the north in operations against those suspected of planting explosives..."
Business,"Bank of America said Thursday it will layoff 4,500 employees as part of the companys ongoing integration of FleetBoston Financial."
Business,GLOBAL media giant News Corp succumbed to intense institutional pressure yesterday and agreed to retain its full foreign listing on the Australian Stock Exchange if shareholders approved the company #39;s proposal to shift to the United States.
Business,"Henkel, the German soaps and adhesives group, has shed its 29 percent stake in Clorox, raising \$2.84 billion to pay for its purchase of US detergents and cosmetics maker Dial Corp."
Business,Japan #39;s Nintendo Co. Ltd. said on Thursday it will make available 12 software titles for its new  quot;DS quot; handheld game console when the dual-screen machine debuts in Japan on Dec. 2.
Business,WORLEY Group became a true global player in mining services yesterday with the acquisition of an American partner. The \$US245 million (\$A350 million) purchase of US-based Parsons E amp;C will turn Worley into a near billion-dollar business.
Business,"Industrial conglomerate Honeywell International on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit against 34 electronics companies including Apple Computer and Eastman Kodak, claiming patent infringement of its liquid crystal display technology."
Sports, NBC is adding a 5 second delay to its NASCAR telecasts after Dale Earnhardt Jr. used a vulgarity during a postrace TV interview last weekend.
Sports,  The Patriots' defense wasn't tested much while the outcome was in doubt during a 42 15 victory over the Cleveland Browns yesterday. The Patriots allowed one first down and picked off a Luke McCown pass in taking a 14 0 lead in the first quarter.
Sports," Sammy Sosa was fined  #36;87,400  #151; one day's salary  #151; for arriving late and leaving early at the Cubs' regular season finale at Wrigley Field."
Sci/Tech,An international music industry group said Thursday hundreds of lawsuits were being filed across Europe accusing people of piracy for illegally sharing music on the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Many endangered species are under threat from growing prosperity in China, where exotic animals are butchered for gourmet banquets, exotic medicines or luxury goods."
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid and English international defender Jonathan Woodgate re-injured his left thigh during practice Thursday."
Sports,"From Mount Florida to Moldova, five days in which Scotland #39;s World Cup fate will be spinning like a top. Five days in which wee Berti could be king, could be clown."
Sports, The 2006 World Cup will break with tradition and begin with a separate show a day before the opening game.
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard gave his last nationally televised campaign speech today as he bids for a fourth three-year term.
World,ISRAEL #39;S deadly offensive in northern Gaza entered its ninth day with the Government vowing to press on until Palestinian rocket fire stopped.
Sports," Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa  has reportedly been fined  $87,400, equal to his salary for one  game, by the team for his decision to leave Sunday's season  finale early."
Sports," Top seed Lleyton Hewitt was pushed to  three sets by a Japanese player for the second day in a row at  the  $860,000 Japan Open Thursday."
Sports," FILDERSTADT, Germany (Reuters) - New world number one  Amelie Mauresmo struggled to a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Patty  Schnyder in the second round of the Filderstadt Grand Prix on  Thursday."
Sports," Newark, New Jersey's City Council has  approved plans for a  $310 million hockey arena for the New  Jersey Devils, local newspapers said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Beta testers find flaws in a new feature of the instant messaging app.
Business," Bank of America Corp.  on Thursday said it would increase the number of jobs it will cut by 36 percent to 17,000 after its acquisition of FleetBoston Financial as it simplifies operations."
Business, Oil prices set a new record at  $53 a  barrel on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel  supplies and news that a strike in Nigeria could put some crude  exports on hold.
Business," Top U.S. retailers, including Wal Mart  Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, reported lackluster September sales on  Thursday as warm weather and the string of hurricanes that  battered the East Coast dampened buying."
Business," Bank of America Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BAC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BAC.N</A> on  Thursday said it would increase the number of jobs it will cut  by 36 percent to 17,000 after its acquisition of FleetBoston  Financial as it simplifies operations."
Business, Oil prices set a new record at  $53 a  barrel on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel  supplies and news of an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil  terminals.
Business, The dollar slipped on Thursday as  traders adjusted positions to neutral levels ahead of Friday's  key U.S. payrolls report but some analysts think the currency  is poised to rally against the euro.
Business,"Bank of America said Thursday it will cut about 4,500 jobs, or about 2.5 percent of its work force, beginning this month as a result of its merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it would increase the number of jobs it will cut by 36 percent to 17,000 after its acquisition of FleetBoston Financial as it simplifies operations."
Business,"The detail of the agreement News Corporation has struck with the Australian Council of Super Investors confirms the extent of the victory achieved by ACSI and its campaign partner, Corporate Governance International."
Business,"Smith Barney analyst Daniel McKenzie on Thursday said he saw a high probability that Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , struggling to cut costs to avoid bankruptcy "
Sports,"  Returning kicks is dangerous work. It is a job for adrenaline junkies and those overloaded with fast twitch muscle fiber, because things are not always what they seem."
Sci/Tech,"Alternative Web browsers like Safari and Firefox will grow in popularity and force Microsoft to respond by improving Internet Explorer, predicts Marc Andreessen, founder of Netscape Communications."
Sci/Tech, The Vietnamese Government has shown its determination in the fight against the illegal trade in wild animals and plants as well as its goodwill in the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) by 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is taking its SMB show on the road. The software giant is using recreational vehicles to tour the United States, bringing in partners of Hewlett-Packard and Cisco."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has issued an update for Windows XP SP2 to address installation problems caused by a third-party adware program, TV Media."
Sci/Tech,Number Ten Ox writes  quot;According to The Register the BBC wants help to develop their open source video codec Dirac.  #39;Lead developer Dr.
Sci/Tech,"CEOs aren #39;t taking the care that they should with their customers #39; data when they outsource, according to a new survey of senior management."
Sports,Manchester United are not likely to find out if Malcolm Glazer intends to launch a takeover bid until next week at the earliest. The American business tycoon is widely believed to be pondering a bid for the 
Sports,"Michael Clarke entered Australian folklore at the Chinnaswammy Stadium today, by converting his overnight 76 into a brilliant 151 on his Test debut."
World,"MULTAN, Pakistan Oct. 7, 2004 - Pakistan announced a ban on religious and political gatherings nationwide after a bomb attack against Sunni Muslim radicals in a central city early Thursday killed at least 39 people and wounded about 100 others."
World,"King Norodorn Sihanouk, known as much for his colorful personality as his controversial statesmanship, has been synonymous with Cambodia #39;s modern history for six decades."
Business,The financial services giant takes over non-memory semiconductor chip production.
Sports,"names The Carl Pavano tour across the American League wrapped up its New York engagement yesterday with the free agent righthander meeting with Yankees officials and Reggie Jackson . Pavano, who went to Yankee Stadium Saturday to meet with team trainers and video personnel, had dinner in Manhattan with Yankees president Randy Levine , general manager Brian Cashman , and ..."
Sports,"  It came down to simple math. Three teams trying to squeeze into two slots. No computer printout, no voter bias, no pleas by coaches could solve that problem for the Bowl Championship Series."
Sci/Tech," The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw ""spyware,"" irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users."
Sci/Tech," Two bills designed to curb the proliferation of Internet ""spyware"" took another step toward law this week with overwhelming approval from the House of Representatives, but supporters said they face a tough race against the clock to get Senate approval before Congress disperses for the November elections."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Standardised phones? Pah!
Business,"The cost of a barrel of oil jumped more than 25 cents in just a few hours Thursday -- hitting \$52.53. .At this rate, the price could be aiming for the \$53 mark soon."
World," Sudan's government and southern rebels resumed talks on a final peace deal on Thursday amid fears that tensions in the oil producing south and the newer Darfur crisis could plunge Africa's biggest country into chaos. Underscoring the external pressures on Khartoum to end its 21 year old southern civil war, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan's special representative to Sudan, Jan Pronk, warned both sides not to re open previous agreements signed in May."
Sports,"SACRAMENTO -- Celtics coach Doc Rivers knows the first game of an extended West Coast swing can set the tone for the entire trip. Boston can only hope its 119-105 loss to the Kings last night does not set a pattern for the remaining four games on the itinerary. Otherwise, the trip might seem a lot longer than the scheduled ..."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair issued a clarion call for the world to help Africa free itself from poverty, disease and conflict, describing his personal crusade for the continent as  quot;the one noble cause worth fighting for quot;."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The tragic events aboard HMCS Chicoutimi may divert Paul Martin's first major foreign tour as prime minister.
World, Sudan's government and southern rebels  resumed talks on a final peace deal on Thursday amid fears that  tensions in the oil producing south and the newer Darfur crisis  could plunge Africa's biggest country into chaos.
Sci/Tech,"Two bills designed to curb the proliferation of Internet ""spyware"" took another step toward law this week, but they are racing against the clock as Congress prepares to disperse for the November elections. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,The family of DNA pioneer Professor Maurice Wilkins has been touched by floods of tributes from around the world.
World,"The number of people killed in communal clashes in central Nigeria is far higher than previously thought, a new government study says."
World," Austrian writer Elfriede Jelinek, a reclusive author whose feminism, leftist politics and pacifism are common themes in her works, won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for what the Swedish Academy called her ""musical flow of voices and counter voices in novels and plays.""   Her most famous novel, ""The Piano Teacher"" in 1983, was adapted into a 2001 film by director Michael Haneke, although her other works are well known in German speaking countries and she is widely translated in French.    Jelinek, 57, told The Associated Press in Vienna she would not attend the Dec..."
Sci/Tech,The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is firing up its campaign against illegal file-sharing with 459 legal actions against music uploaders.
Sci/Tech,"The BBC has demonstrated an open source video codec named Dirac which it claims offers twice the bit rate of MPEG-2. According to a story on The Register, the new codec was revealed at the LinuxWorld exhibition "
Sports,"Before the Braves-Astros series began, the conventional wisdom was that the Astros deserved the nod as favorites -- even though they barely squeaked into the playoffs and won fewer games than Atlanta."
Sci/Tech,Symantec warns Net users of Trojan horse that removes adware but alters security settings in computers.
Sports,NBC is adding a 5-second delay to its NASCAR telecasts after Dale Earnhardt Jr. used a vulgarity during a postrace TV interview last weekend.
Sports,"Sammy Sosa was fined \$87,400 - one day's salary - for arriving late and leaving early at the Cubs' regular-season finale at Wrigley Field."
Sports,"Johnny Kelley, a two-time Boston Marathon champion who became a beloved figure in the history of the race by running it a record 61 times, died at 97."
Sci/Tech,"  The purely offshore outsourcing model is out of favor, and Indian business process outsourcing (BPO) companies are finding that they need U.S. facilities and staff to run operations for their American clients."
Business, Shares of large U.S. and European drug makers fell on Thursday after a prominent cardiologist questioned the safety of new arthritis drugs and the performance of U.S. regulators in monitoring drug safety.
Business," Workers at the Tyson Foods Inc.  retail deli plant in Cherokee, Iowa, ratified a five year labor agreement, which includes bonus pay, a competitive health care plan, and a flexible retirement savings program, Tyson said on Thursday."
Business," Washington and Brussels may have gone  for their guns in a fight over plane subsidies, firing off huge  tit for tat cases at the World Trade Organization (WTO), but  analysts say a peaceful deal may yet be done."
Business,"Lawrence J. White, professor of economics at New York University's Stern School of Business, discusses the investigation into accounting practices at Fannie Mae."
Business,A Japanese company creates a memory card which could change the method of spending money. Also: Google to set up digital book samples    hellip;. Nintendo equips handheld console   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech,"The purpose of this paper is to explain how attackers behave when they attempt to identify and defeat honeypots, and is useful information for security professionals who need to deploy honeypots in a more stealthy manner. Part 2 looks at Sebek-based honeypots, snort_inline, Fake AP, and Bait and Switch honeypots."
Business,"German factory orders dropped more than economists expected in August and a gauge of European retail sales fell for a second month in September, adding to evidence that economic growth may be slowing amid record oil costs."
Sports,"LONDON : The head of a British boutique investment bank, Seymour Pierce, is considering a financial restructuring of Manchester United as a possible rival proposal to a planned takeover by US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer."
Sports,Australian Lleyton Hewitt ousted home favourite Goichi Motomura 6-0 3-6 6-1 to advance to the third round of the Japan Open on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," About 70 percent of the world's coral reefs have been wrecked or are at risk from human activities but some are showing surprising resilience to global warming, a report said on Monday."
Business,Madden NFL 2005 and Spider-Man 2 are among the dozen video games Nintendo Co. says it plans to offer for is new DS handheld system within a month of the product #39;s November launch.
Business,The US Labor Department said Thursday first-time applications for unemployment benefits fell last week for the first time in four weeks.
Business,"A leading Japanese electronics company is developing memory cards that can be used to make cashless payments, open locks and read identification with a simple flick."
Business,Shares of Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) slipped last night in after-hours trading when the coffee champ reported same-store sales that were more lackluster than usual.
Business,The Toronto stock market was on positive ground this morning as energy stocks continued to benefit from record high oil prices that hit \$53 (US) a barrel.
Business,"Administrators at bankrupt Italian food group Parmalat have filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, reportedly claiming \$10bn (5."
Sci/Tech, Madden NFL 2005 and Spider Man 2 are among the dozen video games Nintendo Co. says it plans to offer for is new DS handheld system within a month of the product's November launch.
Sci/Tech,"Google is invading Amazon.com turf with its latest Internet service, it was reported Thursday. Google, the search-engine kingpin, is introducing a program called Google Print for book publishers who want to "
Sci/Tech,The BBC has today reported that 28 UK file sharers are to be sued by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The BPI warned in March it would take legal action against users of peer-to-peer music services 
Sci/Tech," The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw  quot;spyware, quot; irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELESSiebel Systems Inc., under the leadership of new CEO Mike Lawrie, is rededicating itself to ensuring enterprises #39; success at implementing, deploying and managing its market-leading but complex CRM software applications."
Sci/Tech," Japanese video game giant Nintendo said it will seek to retain its dominance of the portable game market with the launch of wireless Nintendo DS, a hand held double screen console."
Sci/Tech," Starmap, an international alliance of second tier European mobile operators, including Wind of Italy and MMO of the UK, is looking to expand its membership into the US and Asia as it seeks to rival the global footprint of leading operators such as Vodafone."
Sports,"Amelie Mauresmo overcame a slow start Thursday to win her first match as the world #39;s top ranked player, beating Patty Schnyder of Switzerland 7-5, 6-4 at the Porsche Grand Prix."
Sports,"Harbhajan Singh, who claimed five wickets in Australia #39;s first innings in the first Test in Bangalore, does not believe the game has slipped away from India, who are facing the prospect of a follow-on."
World," Doctors caring for a critically ill premature baby, Charlotte Wyatt, were given permission by a British judge to allow her to die if her condition seriously deteriorates and her breathing stops."
Sci/Tech,"In debate, participants often present ethics as an overriding consideration.  nbsp;Sometimes, ethics is referenced by several  nbsp;participants in support of contradictory positions.  nbsp;When this happens debate tends to stall, as participants lack a framework for resolving their varying ethical valuations.  nbsp;In the interest of keeping K5 flamewars running smoothly, below is an attempt to outline what such a framework might look like."
Business," Interest rates on U.S. 30 year and 15 year mortgages edged higher this week amid signs the economy is improving, stoking inflation concerns, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business," Interest rates on U.S. 30 year and  15 year mortgages edged higher this week amid signs the economy  is improving, stoking inflation concerns, mortgage finance  company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business," Stocks were knocked lower on Thursday  as investors worried that rising prices for oil and commodities  would shrink corporate profits, while drug shares fell on  possible stricter scrutiny from regulators."
World," HANOI, Vietnam (Reuters) - An Asia-Europe forum accepted  Myanmar and 12 other new members Thursday ahead of a summit  strained by Yangon's human rights record and detention of  democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi."
Business,The European Jetmaker Has Long Skirted Subsidy Rules. Now Washington #39;s WTO Complaint Will Drag That Abuse Into The Light Of Day.
Business,Oil prices scaled new heights at \$53 for US crude on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel supplies and an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil terminals.
Business,"MOSCOW, October 7 (Itar-Tass) - The State Duma lower house of the Russian parliament will ratify the Kyoto Protocol, but to make this decision, lawmakers want the government to present  quot;rather convincing arguments and figures, quot; a number of "
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages edged higher this week amid signs the economy is improving, stoking inflation concerns, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The Federation of the Phonographic Industry said it filed 459 lawsuits against illegal music file-sharers in Europe. The suits were filed on behalf of Warner Music Group.
Sci/Tech,"com October 7, 2004, 9:50 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"(October 7, 2004) - Eastman Kodak Co. and Sun Microsystems Inc. have settled their contentious legal dispute over Java programming language, skirting a trial on financial damages that could have brought Kodak more than \$1 billion."
Sci/Tech,"Some experts doubt whether the California law will have much impact on illegal spyware activity. By George V. Hulme. A new California law aimed at curbing spyware, software applications that surreptitiously "
Sci/Tech,"The number of US households using Voice over IP (define) will rocket from 400,000 to 12 million over the next five years, a new report from JupiterResearch predicts."
Sci/Tech,"After watching nearly every other semiconductor manufacturer produce their x86 64-bit chips, VIA Technologies has come to the table."
Sports,A group that includes former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell said Thursday it had reached a deal with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to promote the race.
Sports,"The Chicago Cubs have fined Sammy Sosa a club-record \$87,400 -- one day #39;s pay -- for leaving the team #39;s last game shortly after it began."
Sports,Jeff Weaver says the potent St. Louis Cardinals lineup reminds him of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox batting orders. That #39;s about the only New York comparison the former Yankee wants to summon tonight.
Sports,"Back in 1961, when Tommy Nobis was a freckle-faced, raw-boned high school linebacker from San Antonio, he took a recruiting visit to Oklahoma."
Sports,"KEY MATCHUP -- Rams RB Marshall Faulk vs. Seahawks front seven. The sometimes pass-happy Rams are most effective when they use balanced attack, like last week when they jumped out to 24-0 halftime lead after calling 19 running plays and 18 passes."
World,"Charlotte Wyatt, the premature baby clinging to life in a hospital oxygen box, is to be allowed to die if her breathing stops. A High Court judge today gave Charlotte #39;s doctors permission not to resuscitate "
World,Britain says a CIA report that concludes Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction before the US-led invasion last year nonetheless confirms that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein posed a threat that could not be ignored.
Business,Oil prices set a new record today on concerns over tight winter heating fuel supplies and news that a strike in Nigeria could put some crude exports on hold.
World,Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley is due to meet British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London today as part of ongoing efforts to restore devolved government in the North.
Business,"For some investors, today may seem like a discount day for shares of the coffee purveyor."
Sci/Tech,"When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, people hundreds of miles away heard the roar. The blast turned day to night, leveled miles of forest, and claimed 57 lives."
Sci/Tech,"New methane readings from a space probe raise the possibility that microbial life could exist on Mars. Some scientists, though, remain skeptical."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists say they have found a small, earlier cousin of <I>Tyrannosaurus rex</I> that had at least a partial coat of feathers. <i>Includes image gallery.</i>"
Sci/Tech,Wild chimpanzees have been filmed using tools in combination to extract termites from mounds #151;further evidence that tool use is not unique to humans.
Sci/Tech,"Like the woolly mammoth, a giant, prehistoric deer survived the last ice age, a new study shows. So what caused the Irish elk's eventual extinction?"
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates introduces usage-based pricing model for mainframe software.
Sci/Tech,The maker of a rival Microsoft Exchange product that went open source says its new beta would have taken 10 times longer to do alone.
Sci/Tech,Want tiny? Here's an eyepiece TV. Want big? There's a wall-size display. All video devices great and small hit the floor at CEATEC.
Sci/Tech,A highly critical and unpatched security hole in Microsoft Corp.'s ubiquitous Word software could be used to launch a denial of service attack and give system access.
World,"French police ended their practice Sunday of hiding plastic explosives in air passengers #39; luggage to train bomb-sniffing dogs after one such bag got lost, possibly ending up on a flight out of Paris #39; Charles de Gaulle airport."
Business,THE bankrupt Italian food group Parmalat said today its special administrator Enrico Bondi has filed a US lawsuit against Bank of America.
Sci/Tech,"Amazon already has book-searching technology and last month launched A9.com, a subsidiary that adds personalization features to search results."
Sci/Tech,"ROCHESTER, NY Eastman Kodak has reached an out-of-court settlement with Sun Microsystems over the damage phase of Kodak #39;s successful lawsuit regarding Sun #39;s Java computer programming language."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates Thursday introduced a usage-based pricing and licensing option for its mainframe management products, aligning its offerings with IBM #39;s On Demand model."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has suspended the beta testing of the next version of its MSN Messenger client because of a potential security problem. Testers discovered a potential security issue in the early version of MSN Messenger 
Sci/Tech," The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw  quot;spyware, quot; irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users."
Sports,"ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Ticker) -- The world #39;s top golfers team up with famous faces from the worlds of film and sport on Thursday for the start of the 2004 Dunhill Links championship."
Sports,"The Houston Astros refuse to live in the past, especially with their immediate future looking so bright. Roy Oswalt, the National League #39;s only 20-game winner, will try to give Houston a commanding lead in "
Sports,"Chicago slugger Sammy Sosa was fined \$87,400 Wednesday for leaving the ballpark while the Cubs were playing the Atlanta Braves in the season finale."
Sports,Gary Caldwell insists he is confident Scotland can overcome their injury problems to secure the right results against Norway and Moldova.
Sports,"This Saturday, the undefeated meet. No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 5 Texas take aim for a win at the 99th Red River Shootout. The rivalry is one of the biggest games in college football."
World,"LONDON : Doctors caring for a critically-ill premature baby, Charlotte Wyatt, were given permission by a British judge to allow her to die if her condition seriously deteriorates and her breathing stops."
World,"Washington, Oct. 7 (NNN): The United States said on Thursday that it has got assurances from Israel that it still backs the two-state solution to the West Asian conflict."
World,"A consignment of US weapons-grade plutonium began a north-south road journey across France to be turned into fuel to make electricity by Areva SA, the world #39;s biggest maker of nuclear reactors, Greenpeace France said."
Sci/Tech,"com October 7, 2004, 10:30 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has delayed beta testing of the next version of MSN Messenger because of a security flaw. Vulnerabilities were discovered in MSN Messenger 7.0, due to be released today, after testers found it had "
Sports,Jermain Defoe is convinced England #39;s new-look  #39;awesome #39; forward line can douse the Welsh dragon #39;s fire at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Business, September sales and sales for the fiscal year to date reported by leading retailers.
Business,The company will likely come out on top regardless of the outcome of the latest controversies.
Business,"HOWARD Stern, the New York radio star with the super-sized hair and ego, has given censors the finger by announcing a \$US500 million (\$690 million) deal to move over to the fledgling and largely unregulated airwaves of satellite radio."
Business,"In a nasty trade battle that could rattle the multibillion-dollar aerospace industry, the US and Europe formally sued one another in the World Trade Organisation over the huge government subsidies paid to their respective aircraft giants, Boeing and Airbus "
World,"MULTAN, Pakistan - Two bombs, one planted in a car, one attached to a motorcycle, exploded at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in central Pakistan before dawn today, killing at least 39 people and hospitalizing about 100 others."
World,"The Philippine government is expected to strongly advocate for a closer partnership between the countries in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe when the 5th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) kicks off in Hanoi, Vietnam Friday."
Sci/Tech," Entertainment groups and consumer organizations were unable Thursday to reach a compromise over a Senate proposal aimed at manufacturers of file sharing software commonly used to steal electronic copies of music, movies and computer programs."
Sci/Tech, Leading Web search engine Google launched a new site for book lovers at the world's largest publishing show that will provide a new avenue for sales.
Sci/Tech," It's part of an intensifying car rental rumble: As Enterprise Rent A Car increases its visibility at airports, longtime airport leader Hertz is muscling into America's neighborhoods, Enterprise's closely guarded turf."
World, Sudan's government resumed talks with rebels in the oil producing south on Thursday while the United Nations set up a panel to investigate charges of genocide in the west of Africa's largest country.
World, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan named a five member panel on Thursday led by Italian judge Antonio Cassese to investigate whether genocide has taken place in Sudan's Darfur region.
World, TORONTO (CP)   A Toronto doctor accused of co signing thousands of prescriptions without seeing patients changed his story several times under heated cross examination at his disciplinary hearing Thursday.
World," Faced with a harshly critical new report, President Bush conceded Thursday that Iraq did not have the stockpiles of banned weapons he had warned of before the invasion last year, but insisted that ""we were right to take action"" against Saddam Hussein."
World," Three times a week, The Associated Press picks an issue and asks President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry a question about it. Today's question and their responses:"
World,"President Bush conceded today that Iraq did not have the banned weapons he had warned of, but insisted that ""we were right to take action."""
World,The rocket attack temporarily overshadowed a pledge by a top aide to Moktada al-Sadr to disarm his militia.
World,House Democrats declared that the latest case against the leader of the Republican majority proved that he was unfit to lead.
World,"Saddam Hussein hid behind ambiguities and evasions about whether Iraq possessed illicit weapons, partly as a deterrent to Iran."
World," Two rockets hit a downtown Baghdad hotel housing foreigners and journalists Thursday, and gunfire erupted in the neighborhood across the Tigris River from the U.S. Embassy compound..."
World," Disappointing retail sales and oil prices that threatened to top  $53 per barrel sent stocks lower Thursday as investors worried that rising energy costs could further hamper consumer spending.    With a number of companies having already warned that energy costs would squeeze third quarter profits, investors saw the September retail sales report as reason to worry that a sustained rise in oil prices could harm fourth quarter results as well..."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: The company also expects to meet or exceed analyst estimates...Salesforce.com reports subscriber surge...RealNetworks signs up Red Flag Linux.
Business,"Russia could ratify the Kyoto Protocol by the end of the year and kick-start global attempts to control climate change, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said on Thursday."
Business,"Mortgage rates climbed for the second consecutive week on news that the economy may soon be improving, according to surveys conducted by mortgage buyer Freddie Mac and Bankrate."
Business,"Germany #39;s Henkel and California #39;s Clorox Co. Thursday agreed to a \$2.8 billion stock swap and cash deal. Under the agreement, Henkel will sell back its 29 percent ownership stake in Clorox in return for \$2."
Sports," Running back Willis McGahee is biding his time, if not biting his tongue, regarding his limited role in the Buffalo offense. The 2003 first round pick is not entirely content, but maintains he's not frustrated spending most of Buffalo's first three games  #151; all losses  #151; watching from the sideline as a backup to Travis Henry."
Sci/Tech,"com.  quot;It was a flawless flight and a glorious day for our family, quot; said William Binnie. He, wife Catherine and daughters Sheila and Katie had good reason to celebrate on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"A TEAM of wildlife officials has left for a global meeting in Bangkok, Thailand to oppose the lifting of the ban imposed on ivory trade."
Sports,"In Thursday #39;s two NLDS Game 2 matchups, Dodgers starter Jeff Weaver has a tough assignment vs. St. Louis, while the Astros aim to take a commanding series lead over Atlanta with their second Cy Young candidate on the mound in as many days."
World,AT least 39 people were killed when two bombs exploded at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in the central Pakistan city of Multan early yesterday.
Sports," Michael Phelps made a comfortable  return to the pool at the world short course swimming  championships Thursday, touching first in his preliminary heat  in the 200 meters freestyle."
Sports, LYON (Reuters) - Third seed Juan Carlos Ferrero suffered a  shock defeat at the hands of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in  the second round of the Lyon Grand Prix Thursday.
Sports," ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Briton Graeme McDowell  took a leaf out of Tiger Woods's book to equal the St. Andrews  Old Course record of 62 Thursday and take a three-stroke lead  in the Dunhill Links Championship first round."
Sci/Tech,"German business software vendor SAP plans to relocate a number of administrative jobs from its German headquarters and European subsidiaries to Prague, in a move aimed at streamlining its operations and reducing costs."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices slipped on  Thursday as a well received auction of inflation protected debt  failed to quell market anxiety one day before the government  releases its national employment report for September.
Business, Stocks fell on Thursday as investors  worried that oil's jump to a record  $53 a barrel would hurt  consumer spending and cut into corporate profits.
Business,"WASHINGTON, DC / BRUSSELS, Belgium - 10/07/04 - Whatever meager goodwill was gained by the move yesterday - albeit tardy - by Congress to act on the contentious Foreign Sales Corporation - Extraterritorial Income Act (FSC-ETI) export tax mechanism has "
Business,"A slowdown in the US economy could justify a pause in the Federal Reserve #39;s interest rate increases, Fed Governor Ben Bernanke said on Thursday."
Business,"Henkel, the German consumer goods group, said yesterday night it would swap its 29 per cent stake in Clorox for a combination of the US companys operating businesses and its stake in a joint venture with Henkel, and about \$2."
Business,"term solvency of the US agency that insures pensions is at risk, threatened by troubled airlines and other companies failing to fund their retirement plans, the agency #39;s director said on Thursday."
Business,At meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund the French said non to the US proposal of writing off 90-95 per cent of Iraqs \$12bn of bilateral debt.
Business," KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting  firms, agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit over the collapse  of Belgium's Lernout   Hauspie Speech Products N.V., by  agreeing to pay  $115 million, one of the law firms representing  investors said on Thursday."
Business,"Howard Stern, host of the top-rated radio show for young men in New York and Los Angeles, will move to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc."
Business,There was a twist in Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft earlier this week when a PeopleSoft director testified in court that he would be open to discussions about a merger.
Business,"term solvency of the US fund that insures traditional pensions is at risk, the director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp."
Business,President Vladimir Putin #39;s economic adviser has warned that Russia is jeopardising its economic growth by drifting away from liberal market reforms and moving towards increased state intervention.
Business, Retailer New York  amp; Co. and medical equipment firm InterLace delivered premiums Thursday as the two initial public offerings distinguished themselves among a pack of four deals.
Business,"Bank of America will begin this month to cut 4,500 jobs across the company, predominantly in non-customer-facing positions. Bank of America said the cuts will spell \$150 million in severance "
Business,The Bank of England was handed an unexpected dilemma yesterday as factories suffered their worst fall in output for two years but house prices bounced back sharply.
Sci/Tech,"The music industry has targeted 459 prolific  quot;uploaders quot; in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and the UK, who they accuse of illegally providing their music collections to others on online file-sharing networks."
Sci/Tech,"Sony rivals Toshiba, Sanyo and NEC are working on HD-DVD rather than Blu-ray. Both are designed to have much more storage capacity than the current generation of discs."
Sci/Tech,Researchers report that embryonic stem cells sent molecular signals that repaired fatal genetic damage to heart cells in laboratory mice.
Sci/Tech,"The city of Seattle, which is considering building a municipally owned high-speed Internet network, has named a task force to study proposals that include a Wi-Fi, WiMax, cable or fiber optic system."
Sci/Tech,Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies are reporting a possible answer to a longstanding question in research on the origins of life on Earth--how did the first amino acids form the first peptides?
Sci/Tech,"Two bills designed to curb the proliferation of Internet  quot;spyware quot; took another step toward law this week with overwhelming approval from the House of Representatives, but supporters said "
Sci/Tech,Leading mobile handset makers like Nokia and Motorola could soon follow LG in setting up manufacturing operations in India. A Motorola India official said the company is seriously considering manufacturing mobile phones in the country.
Sports,"Michael Phelps made a comfortable return to the pool at the world short course swimming championships Thursday, touching first in his preliminary heat in the 200 meters freestyle."
Sports,com. Pedro Martinez was the focal point of press coverage after pitching the Red Sox into a two-up position over the Angels in the American League Division Series.
Sports,France tonight named their team for Saturdays World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland - with eight of Raymond Domenechs starting line-up possessing Premiership experience.
Sports,"England striker Michael Owen took part in a full training session on Thursday, but keeper David James missed out as they prepared to face Wales."
World,EDITORS NOTE: This is one in an occasional series in October about the 160 members of Fort Waynes 221st Ordnance Company in Afghanistan.
World,The Israeli army has embarked on a vicious punitive bombardment in Gaza. The clampdown in Gaza is ostensibly in retaliation for the death of two Israeli settler children in a Hamas missile attack on the settler town of Sderot on 30 August.
World,Prime Minister John Howard is betting eight years of economic growth and interest rates at a three- decade low will win him a fourth consecutive term in office when 13 million Australians elect a new government tomorrow.
Business,"Investors roll the dice on Steve Wynn's new resort, bidding the stock up though the place won't open until April."
Business,The accounting firm KPMG has agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit claiming the company failed in its audit of a software company which later collapsed.
Sports,"TJ Thompson scored 27 points as George Washington upset No. 12 Maryland, 101-92, yesterday in the championship game of the BB amp;T Classic in Washington, the Colonials #39; fifth straight victory."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher may rule the roost at the pinnacle of motor sport, but he failed to become  #39;Champion of Champions #39; at the novel event inside Paris #39; Stade de France."
Business,"KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit over the collapse of Belgium #39;s Lernout  amp; Hauspie Speech Products NV, by agreeing to pay \$115 million, one of the law firms representing investors said "
Sci/Tech,"The international record industry escalated its fight against music piracy Thursday, announcing that it will file hundreds of lawsuits across Europe against individuals and groups it accuses of illegally sharing music through the Internet."
Sci/Tech,Peptides are chains of amino acids. They form the proteins that are the basis of living cells. Scientists have had little success in demonstrating a plausible chemical reaction that could have formed peptides 
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource is to focus on wireless devices with its new version of Palm OS, but can it succeed against the likes of Microsoft and Symbian?"
Sci/Tech," The Department of Homeland Security named an acting U.S. cybersecurity chief on Thursday as Congress weighed whether to give the position greater clout to fight hackers, viruses and other online threats."
Sci/Tech," IBM shored up commitment to its mainframe computing platform Thursday with a series of new technologies, investments in emerging markets, new industry focused solutions, and new partnerships."
Sci/Tech," Part of Mount St. Helens' crater floor has risen 50 to 100 feet since Tuesday while earthquake rates have been low, signs that magma is moving upward without much resistance, scientists said Thursday."
Sports,"Roy Williams wasn #39;t the Lions #39; most productive rookie Sunday, but he played a big role in two plays that helped tailback Kevin Jones, another member of the Lions #39; 2004 rookie class."
Sci/Tech,"Gartner says 2004 is likely to be one of the best years for the semiconductor capital gear market, but next year isn't looking quite so hot."
World, Details of a new television ad from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to begin airing this week:
World," House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay, admonished twice in six days by his chamber's ethics committee, withstood calls on Thursday by rival Democrats and citizen groups that he step aside."
Sci/Tech,The two companies expand an alliance to bundle DirecTV's service with the telecom provider's own offerings.
World,"President Bush backs his policy on Iraq, despite confirmation that Saddam Hussein did not have WMD."
Sci/Tech,"The CEATEC exhibit rounds up everything from wall-size ""wallpaper"" displays to the Scopo eyepiece TV."
World, Actor Michael J. Fox is returning to TV   in a commercial praising Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry for his stance on stem cell research...
World," Militants fired rockets at a hotel housing foreigners in the heart of Baghdad on Thursday night, causing minor damage, while U.S. officials said two American soldiers were killed by roadside bombs outside the capital and authorities arrested 20 Iraqis suspected of planting homemade explosives..."
Sci/Tech,"IBM shored up commitment to its mainframe computing platform Thursday with a series of new technologies, investments in emerging markets, new industry-focused solutions, and new partnerships."
Business,"Thanks to PC and consumer product sales, Ontario, Canadas ATI Technologies Inc. today announced its second consecutive quarter with record revenues."
Business,"Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve chairman, said yestedray that the wave of US bank mergers since 1995 had increased the stability of the financial sector."
Business,"Unisys Corp. said Wednesday night that it plans to lay off about 1,400 employees, mostly in general and administrative areas. The computer hardware, software and services company didn #39;t say how many of the "
World,sets up a panel to investigate charges of genocide in the west of Africa #39;s largest country. A Sudanese intelligence official said the government was arming tribes to counter a perceived new rebel threat in the east.
World, quot;The significance of our disengagement plan is the freezing of the peace process. It supplies the formaldehyde necessary so there is no political process with the Palestinians effectively 
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. on Thursday launched a beta test version of Google SMS, a new service that lets users of wireless devices query Google for specific information, such as business or residential phone listings, product prices and word definitions, the company announced."
Business, Oil prices scaled new heights at  $53 for  U.S. crude Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel  supplies and an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil terminals.
Sci/Tech,"Although it grew up on desktop PCs, instant-messaging software has gone mobile  and it looks more and more as if it has outgrown its roots in teenage chatter."
Business,  Shares of Biolase Technology Inc. took a dive to a 20 month low Thursday after the maker of lasers used in dental procedures warned that it would report a third quarter loss and lower than anticipated revenue.
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan praised predecessor Paul Volcker for being willing a quarter-century ago to ratchet up interest rates to end a long bout of dangerous inflation.
Business,"Mr Geert Linnebank, Editor-in-Chief and Global Head of Content, Reuters; Mr Kiran Karnik, President, Nasscom; and Mr N. Dharam Singh, Chief Minister of Karnataka, at the inauguration of Reuters #39; new facility in Bangalore on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The number of US households that use Net phone technology is expected to reach 12 million by 2009, a new study has shown. About 17 percent of all broadband homes in the United States will use Web telephony "
Sports,com. Alex Rodriguez had yet to prove to Yankees fans that he was worth his hefty price tag before this American League Division Series against the Twins.
Sports,"The unbeaten Golden Gophers led Michigan by three touchdowns with a quarter left, yet lost 38-35.  quot;Do you really think that I have to remind them we blew a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter against Michigan last year?"
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) plans to cut about 2.5 percent, or 4,500 jobs from its workforce, and it #39;s unclear how those cuts will affect Austin employees."
Business,"Mortgage rates around the country went up this week, with 30-year mortgages climbing to the highest level since early September. Freddie Mac, in its weekly survey released Thursday, reported that rates on "
Business,"ATI Technologies Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 maker of computer-graphics chips, said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled on surging demand for components used in digital televisions and mobile phones with color screens."
Sci/Tech,"  The next time you visit one of your favorite Web sites, you may be contributing to it as much as you #39;re taking from it."
Sci/Tech,"Web search leader Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said the head of its Web log service, Blogger, will leave at the end of the week to pursue other interests."
Sci/Tech,"At TechXNY this week, Hewlett-Packard reminded business users that it is still an active innovator in printers and imaging devices."
Sports,"Mike Hampton has never won a Division Series game, but he needs to pitch at a top level today to help the Atlanta Braves pull even in their first-round set against the Houston Astros."
Sports," Sammy Sosa #39;s agent said Thursday he likely will file a grievance after the Chicago Cubs star was fined  $87,400   one day #39;s salary   for arriving late and leaving early at the season finale."
Sports,France #39;s coach Raymond Domenech opted for an experimental midfield on Thursday when he named his side to take on Ireland in a World Cup qualifier this weekend.
World,Both vice presidential candidates said Yasser Arafat is not a partner for peace. As Vice President Dick Cheney faced off in Cleveland on Tuesday night against Sen. John Edwards (DN.
Business," The major stock indexes ended 1  percent lower on Thursday after crude oil rose to a record  $53  a barrel and drug makers like Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> and Merck    Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> sank on worry that the government may intensify  scrutiny of that sector."
Business,Oil prices scaled new heights at \$53 for U.S. crude Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel supplies and an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil terminals.
Business,Hotel operator Marriott International Inc. said its third-quarter earnings rose 45 percent as growing demand for rooms helped drive revenue up 9 percent.
Business,"Medical technology company Biolase Technology Inc. (BLTI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday cut its outlook for the third and fourth quarters, sending its shares tumbling by "
Sports,Alex Ferguson sounded a warning note to Chelsea after they maintained their five-point gap at the top of the Barclays Premiership with a 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle.
Sci/Tech,Investors will be looking to see if the world #39;s top mobile phone maker Nokia can sustain momentum at its recovering handset unit into the key Christmas season when it reports earnings next week.
Business,"National Thermal Power Corporations (NTPCs) initial public offering (IPO) opened to a thumping response today, and was subscribed almost four times."
Business,"WASHINGTON Oct. 7, 2004 - Consumers cut back on their borrowing in August by the largest amount since the end of 1990 as confidence in the economy fell and energy prices surged."
Business," Hurt by erratic advertising demand, many of the nation #39;s newspaper companies will fail to deliver the profits they had hoped for in the latest quarter."
Sci/Tech,"  If you want to hit the books online, you can point your Internet browser to hit the online search engine Google. The site invited publishers to include entire books in its index, which will "
Sci/Tech,"The British Phonographic Industry threatens tough action.  quot;We will get IP addresses and names, quot; a spokesperson said.  quot;P2P users have a misconception that they are anonymous, but they are not."
Sci/Tech,Eastman Kodak Co. and Sun Microsystems Inc. have settled their lawsuit over whether Sun infringed on Kodak #39;s patents in creating the Java platform.
Sci/Tech,"Google this week launched a beta test version of Google SMS, a new service that lets users of wireless devices query Google for specific information, such as business or residential phone listings, product prices, and word definitions, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"Hewlett Packard has introduced a new range of smaller, quicker and cheaper mono printers targeted at the home, SME and enterprise markets."
Sports,"Sammy Sosa was fined \$87,400 -- one day #39;s salary -- for arriving late to the Cubs #39; regular-season finale at Wrigley Field and leaving the game early."
World,"Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Thursday that the problem of immigration was one of three priority issues facing his government, the day after it resumed mass deportations of illegal immigrants."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): UN peacekeepers and Haitian police rounded up 75 people for questioning Wednesday in a dawn sweep of the capitals Bel air district, bastion of former president Jean Bertrand Aristides partisans, aimed at quelling violence "
World,"Following allegations that UNRWA help transporting Qassam rockets in its vehicles, the Israeli government retracted Tuesday its allegations, Israeli Haaretz Online Daily reported."
Sci/Tech,"The piracy-battered music industry will for the first time sue British, French and Austrian music fans, including a French school teacher "
Sci/Tech,"The founder of the Netscape browser, software which once vied for the top spot with Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer, has said he believes the browser wars may be back."
Sci/Tech,"Almost by accident, NASA #39;s Mars rover Opportunity has found a rock that may point to a second water event in the red planet #39;s past."
Sci/Tech,"com October 7, 2004, 12:45 PM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology."
Sports,"St. Louis -- Jason Marquis pitches tonight with both eyes facing forward. He has tried it the other way. It didn #39;t work, not while he played in Atlanta."
World,"Is Turkey ready to officially become part of Europe? The world will know the answer in another 10 years. A decade may sound a long time, but the ball is finally rolling on Turkey #39;s European Union membership after 40 years of wavering talks."
World,"Two bombs planted in a car and motorcycle exploded before dawn this morning at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in central Pakistan, killing at least 39 people and wounding about 100 others."
World,"A top aide to radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr was freed from US detention on Thursday, an aide to Sadr said. Sheikh Moayad al-Khazraji, who was believed to have been held "
World,"One of Ariel Sharon #39;s closest advisers, in fact, his former chief of staff, Dov Weisglass, has revealed to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz the ulterior motives behind Sharon #39;s unilateral decision to withdraw from the Gaza Strip."
World,Hong Kong - A Hong Kong bank that trashed 83 safety deposit boxes and their valuable contents apologised on Wednesday for the blunder and offered customers a compensation package worth up to 12.
Sports,"Now Auburn knows what it #39;s like to be the odd team out -- a feeling Southern Cal knew only too well last year. This year, though, the Trojans have no complaints."
Business,"Hurt by erratic advertising demand, many of the nation #39;s newspaper companies will fail to deliver the profits they had hoped for in the latest quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Three days after a jury found Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) had infringed on Eastman Kodak patents, the two parties settled their lawsuit out of court."
World,"US President George W. Bush on Thursday defended his decision to go to war against the  quot;unique threat quot; of Iraq, despite an official US report that Baghdad did not have weapons of mass destruction, as a Shiite militia pledged to disarm."
World,The parents of a premature baby have lost their battle to force doctors to keep tiny 11-month-old Charlotte alive if she stops breathing a fourth time.
Sci/Tech," Web search leader Google Inc.  on Thursday said the head of its Web log service, Blogger, will leave at the end of the week to pursue other interests."
Sci/Tech," Thermal printer produces great looking snapshots, but they don't come   cheap."
Sci/Tech," O.K., so I don't like asking for directions. But I don't get lost so often that I need to spend more than  #36;1,000 on a built in car navigation system to plot my course with global positioning satellites."
Sci/Tech," Eastman Kodak Co., poised to ask for more than  #36;1 billion in damages from Sun Microsystems Inc., has reached an out of court settlement in a long running patent dispute over the Silicon Valley company's Java programming language."
Sci/Tech, Anyone looking for signs of extraterrestrial life need not look in the center of our galaxy.
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Oct. 7, 2004 - Rockets struck a Baghdad hotel housing foreign contractors and journalists late Thursday, drawing return fire and underscoring the precarious security in the heart of the Iraqi capital."
Business," AT T Corp.  will cut about 7,000 jobs and reduce the value of its assets by  #36;11.4 billion due to its retreat from traditional consumer telephone services, the company said on Thursday."
Business," Alcoa Inc. , the world's biggest aluminum producer, said on Thursday that net income for the quarter rose slightly, as labor problems and the effect of Hurricane Ivan offset high aluminum prices."
Business," Japanese vehicles dominate the government's annual list of vehicles with the best fuel economy, but Ford Motor Co. can claim the most fuel efficient pickup and sport utility vehicle."
Business, Shares of furniture maker and retailer La Z Boy Inc. fell nearly 13 percent Thursday after the company lowered its second quarter outlook on rising raw material costs.
Business, Stocks sank on Thursday as crude oil  climbed to a record  $53 a barrel and major drug makers' shares  slid on the possibility they will face more stringent scrutiny  from regulators.
Business,"  Alcoa Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A>, the world's  biggest aluminum producer, said on Thursday that net income for  the quarter rose slightly, as labor problems and the effect of  Hurricane Ivan offset high aluminum prices."
Business,"This winter, as crude oil touched \$53 a barrel today, they will translate into higher heating bills for American households."
Business,"The new measures are due to AT T's retreat from selling services to consumers, the company said today."
Business,The government prepared to rest its fraud and conspiracy case today following testimony from a key Enron executive that a barge sale was a sham designed to inflate profits.
Sci/Tech,"  UK radio astronomers at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, working with colleagues from Europe and the USA, have demonstrated a new technique that will revolutionise the way they observe.     To create the very best quality images of the sky, they routinely combine data from multiple telescopes from around the world  a technique called Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI)..."
Sci/Tech,"By JOSEPH B. VERRENGIA    DENVER (AP) -- A year ago, Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"During courtroom testimony, a director for the database giant offers insight into the future of the takeover bid."
World," Fearful of being left behind, Syrian President Bashar Assad has been saying something quite startling  #151; that he is willing to resume peace talks with Israel unconditionally."
Business,"A day before Martha Stewart was to start serving a prison sentence, the lifestyle trendsetter on Thursday accused prosecutors of withholding evidence she hopes will help "
Sports," Colorado Avalanche left wing Alex Tanguay and Montreal Canadiens right wing Richard Zednik have both signed with European teams, joining a growing list of talent who will play overseas during the NHL #39;s current labor dispute."
World,"An explosion rocked at hotel in the Egyptian border town of Taba, near Israel, on Thursday and a large number of casualties were reported, Israel Radio reported."
Sci/Tech,The two companies increase an alliance to bundle DirecTV's service with the telecom provider's own offerings.
Sci/Tech,SAP is rolling out a new set of Java and business intelligence enhancements to its NetWeaver middleware and integration stack.
Sci/Tech,IBM is laying out a new road map for its mainframe that will include the adoption of the Common Information Model standard that allows different platforms to exchange information.
Sci/Tech,Attachmate's new Synapta presentation and builder tools are designed to abstract host information so developers can more quickly build composite applications with existing assets.
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates said all of its products for use with IBM's zSeries mainframes and the zOS operating system are now available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Sci/Tech,"Users of Siebel's CRM software offered mixed reviews on the ""Chapter Two"" strategy the company unveiled this week as a way to revitalize its sagging fortunes and help customers complete successful software rollouts."
Sci/Tech,"Howard Schmidt, chief security officer at eBay and a former White House cybersecurity adviser, has been named chairman of the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh."
Sci/Tech,"The success of alternative Web browsers could push Microsoft to more aggressively leverage its dominance of Internet client software, said Marc Andreessen, one of the founders of Netscape."
Sci/Tech,Cognos CEO Rob Ashe says companies are demanding a more tangible means of measuring the return on their business intelligence investment.
Sci/Tech,"Last week's firing of Craig Conway as PeopleSoft's CEO, followed by testimony from a PeopleSoft director this week that he would be open to discussions with Oracle if the price was right, appears to have changed the dynamics between the two companies."
Sci/Tech,"Although Computer Associates met its sales forecast for its second quarter, it will post a loss for the period as it absorbs restructuring charges and the \$225 million it agreed to pay in compensation for its accounting violations."
Sci/Tech,"Thermal printer produces great-looking snapshots, but they don't come cheap."
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw ""spyware,"" irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users.    It would add penalties of up to five years in prison for people convicted of installing such programs without a computer user's permission..."
Sci/Tech,"By JANE WARDELL    LONDON (AP) -- The international record industry escalated its fight against music piracy Thursday, announcing that it will file hundreds of lawsuits across Europe against individuals and groups it accuses of illegally sharing music through the Internet.    The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, representing record companies tired of losing millions of dollars in revenue, said its affiliates are filing 459 lawsuits in Britain, France, Germany, Denmark, Italy and Austria..."
Sci/Tech,"MSN's Search Engine Preview is Back\\At the end of July I reviewed MSN's first tech preview for their new search engine. I wasn't impressed. (Man, I'm getting crabby. Hey you kids, get off my lawn! Where's my Geritol?!) Now there's another preview available at http://techpreview.search.msn.com/ and the relevancy is much ..."
Sci/Tech,"IceRocket Adds Blog Search to New Features\\IceRocket, the search engine that has been hailed by many for their approach to ""pioneering commercial search by putting the interests of wants and consumers before advertisers"" has recently added some new features which are sure to increase their buzz - but not as ..."
Sci/Tech,"Spyware Bill Passed by House  Legislation prohibiting spyware practices was passed Tuesday by the United States House of Representatives in a 399 1 vote. Termed the Spy Act, this bill not only prevents all things associated with spyware, but it also requires that opt ins, notices and consents accompany any legal software that ..."
Sci/Tech,"The latest Symantec Threat Report can provide us with information, knowledge, and even a little bit of wisdom -- about what has truly become an epidemic and an avenue for organized crime."
Sci/Tech, Efforts by Microsoft Corp. and the PC industry to expand into to the living room will get a boost next week as they show off technologies that try to balance Hollywood's piracy fears with the appeal of digital media.
Sci/Tech,"<strong>LinuxWorld</strong> If that's selling out, we want to sell out more often"
World," A huge blast tore through an Egyptian hotel used by vacationing Israelis at the border resort of Taba on Thursday, scattering dozens of bodies in what Israeli media said was a suspected car bombing."
World, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said on Thursday Syria and Iran had to cooperate for the sake of peace in the Middle East and in the face of pressure from the United States.
World," A British tug on Thursday began towing a crippled Canadian submarine to safety, a day after a fire killed one crewman and critically injured another."
World, Peru's state run television station broadcast images Thursday of villagers in the country's remote Lake Titicaca region dousing an accused thief with gasoline and setting him ablaze.
World," An explosion at a hotel in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Taba neighbouring Israel left several casualties, Israeli police and medical sources said."
World," A loud explosion rattled the Afghan capital early Friday, the day before historic elections, and an international peacekeeper said the blast occurred several hundred yards from peacekeeping headquarters."
World, Outraged Democrats called for the resignation of senior Republican lawmaker Tom DeLay for a  quot;disturbing pattern of corruption quot; following his censure by a House ethics panel.
World,"Please donate now to our Fall Fund Drive to help the Monitor bring you insightful, quality journalism."
World," The United States wants Israel to  further explain an Israeli official's statement that Israel  aims to freeze the peace process and effectively deny the  Palestinians a state, a U.S. official said on Thursday."
World," Ukraine entered its third week of political crisis with a new deadlock, as the opposition clashed with the ruling regime over changing the constitution ahead of a new runoff presidential vote ordered by the supreme court."
World," BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - A heavily guarded convoy of  vehicles believed to be carrying a large shipment of U.S.  weapons-grade plutonium crossed France on Thursday on its way  for recycling, despite protests by anti-nuclear campaigners."
World, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami  said on Thursday Syria and Iran had to cooperate for the sake  of peace in the Middle East and in the face of pressure from  the United States.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan pro-government  lawmakers began a final drive on Thursday to push through a  media content bill that international watchdogs and opposition  leaders warn could gag the press."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair  left Ethiopia for home late on Thursday, a day ahead of  schedule, airport sources in Addis Ababa said."
World,A possible gas explosion at a hotel on the border between Egypt and Israel causes several casualties.
World," Suitcases full of cash, secret bank accounts, covert operatives, corrupt politicians on the take. A report detailing alleged illicit U.N..."
World," Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis will be sentenced to four months in federal prison and two months in a halfway house after pleading guilty Thursday to a lesser charge in a federal drug conspiracy case.    Under the deal with prosecutors, Lewis would serve his sentence during the NFL offseason..."
World," Rockets struck a Baghdad hotel housing foreign contractors and journalists late Thursday, drawing return fire and underscoring the precarious security in the heart of the Iraqi capital. Outside Baghdad, roadside bombings killed two more American soldiers..."
World,"A strong explosion damaged the Hilton hotel in Egypt's Taba resort, only yards from the Israeli border, on Thursday night, witnesses said. Israeli medics said they had been informed of ""a large number of casualties."
World,"The government will allow financially troubled airline Vasp to continue operating for at least another six months if Brazil's fourth-largest airline comes up with a debt payment plan by Friday, Defense Minister Jose Viegas said Thursday."
Business,"Over the summer, rising oil prices meant higher gasoline costs for drivers in the United States. This winter, as crude oil touched \$53 a barrel today, they will translate into higher heating bills for American households."
Business,"The European Central Bank held its key interest rates steady on Thursday, amid signs it is becoming increasingly concerned about the negative effects on economic recovery of the runaway price of oil."
Business,"Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. said Thursday that third-quarter profit rose 1.1 percent in the third quarter compared with a year ago, but fell significantly compared with the previous three months."
Business,"Computer chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a third-quarter profit compared with a loss a year earlier and predicted a fourth-quarter pickup in sales."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp., the largest US long- distance telephone company, will eliminate 20 percent of its workforce this year and write down \$11."
Business,"Dell Computer (Quote, Chart), Nokia (Quote, Chart) and Apple Computer (Quote, Chart) are among 34 companies manufacturing giant Honeywell (Quote, Chart) has filed suit against, charging they infringed its patent on liquid crystal display technology (LCD)."
Sports," Waiting has become a part time job for Lee Suggs, one he'd like to quit for good."
Sports," The Philadelphia Phillies are wasting no time trying to replace Larry Bowa, setting up interviews with former managers Don Baylor, Charlie Manuel and Grady Little for next week."
Sports," Denmark's first soccer strike ended Thursday with an agreement between teams and the National Players' Association, which had walked out Aug. 17."
Sports,"Randy Moss left Vikings practice Thursday afternoon with a sore ankle, but the All-Pro wide receiver isn #39;t expected to miss any action Sunday at Houston."
Sports," Just months ago, Steve Montador was living every hockey player's dream  #151; playing in the Stanley Cup finals. Now his Calgary Flames are closed for business  #151; along with the rest of the NHL  #151; and he's chasing pucks in front of 2,000 people in a remote corner of France."
Sports," Amelie Mauresmo overcame a slow start to win her first match at No. 1 in the rankings, beating Patty Schnyder of Switzerland 7 5, 6 4 at the Porsche Grand Prix on Thursday."
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair left Ethiopia for home late on Thursday, a day ahead of schedule, airport sources in Addis Ababa said."
World,"Leaders from 38 Asian and European nations are in Vietnam for a summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting, known as ASEM. The main purpose is to discuss global trade and international issues, but that the question "
Sports,Ravens running back Jamal Lewis will be sentenced to four months in federal prison and two months in a halfway house after pleading guilty Thursday to a lesser charge in a federal drug conspiracy case.
Sports,"Clinton Portis, who said after Sunday's loss in Cleveland that the Browns seemed to know the Redskins' plays, is taking another tack this week: He's not talking."
Sports,"Jeff Bagwell and Raul Chavez homered, and the Houston Astros took a 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves heading into the fourth inning Thursday, as Houston moved a step closer to winning a playoff series for the first time."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices fell on  Thursday as anxiety over Friday's U.S. September payrolls  report largely overwhelmed relief at bond friendly comments by  a top Federal Reserve official.
Business,"Sirius claims it will need to generate only one million more subscribers to pay for the five-year, US\$500 million deal with Stern."
Business,"Alcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest aluminum producer, said on Thursday that net income for the quarter rose slightly, as labor problems and "
Sci/Tech,"Is this a joke or is it a misleading headline? The answer is neither. It #39;s for real. PalmOne, the handheld manufacturers as opposed to PalmSource, the operating system company, signed a licensing agreement "
Sci/Tech,"Keeping its promise to migrate toward more flexible pricing for its software, Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) has unleashed Measured Workload Pricing for its mainframe management products."
Sports,Madrid: Spain coach Luis Aragones landed himself in trouble on Wednesday after appearing to make a racist comment about French striker Thierry Henry during a training session.
Sports,"An innings of the utmost brilliance from a novice, a superb exhibition from a temporary captain, a precise burst from a returning paceman and a robust contribution from an underestimated "
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair is on his way back to the UK following a three-day trip to Africa, Downing Street confirmed tonight. Mr Blair has cut short his visit to Ethiopia - he was due to return to the UK tomorrow."
World,"Italian military planes carried 360 would-be migrants from the Italian island of Lampedusa to Libya on Wednesday, a move that officials here described as an emergency response "
Business,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a \$44 million third-quarter profit from a loss a year earlier, and predicted "
Business,"PITTSBURGH Alcoa reported slightly improved earnings today on higher aluminum prices, though the company was plagued throughout the third quarter by a fire, a hurricane and labor strife."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. (TN: Quote, Profile, Research) will cut another 7,400 jobs and reduce the value of its assets by \$11.4 billion, spurred by its retreat from traditional consumer "
Business,"Bank of America Corp., which operates 25 branches in the Houston area, plans to cut about 2.5 percent, or 4,500 jobs, from its work force."
Business,"The accounting firm KPMG and a Belgian affiliate agreed Thursday to pay \$115 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit claiming the companies failed in their audit of Lernout  amp; Hauspie Speech Products, which later collapsed."
Business,"BANGALORE, Oct. 7. - Reuters, the 3.2-billion information group, opened its back office here today, its fourth such centre in the world after Tiverton in the UK, New York and Singapore."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.  on Thursday said it had again extended its  #36;7.7 billion tender offer for all of the common stock of rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. , though it did not change the terms of its hostile takeover proposal."
Sci/Tech,"AT T Corp. is cutting 7,400 more jobs and slashing the book value of its assets by \$11.4 billion, drastic moves prompted by the company's plan to retreat from the traditional consumer telephone business following a lost court battle."
Business,"Howard Stern, one of the most popular but polarizing personalities in radio, has proclaimed his emancipation from the decency czars of the Federal Communications Commission."
Business,"Bank of America said Thursday that it would cut an additional 4,500 jobs from its work force, increasing the number pared since its acquisition of FleetBoston Financial by 36 percent, to 17,000."
Business,"The government on Thursday extended the operating concession of financially troubled airline Vasp for another six months after the airline delivered a debt payment plan, the defense ministry said in a statement."
World," An explosion in the Afghan capital Kabul was 200 to 300 meters (yards) outside the U.S. embassy and there were no U.S. casualties, a U.S. official said late on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The entertainment industry took aim at law-breaking European internet file-sharers on Thursday, with the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announcing plans to sue hundreds of copyright infringers."
Sci/Tech,"ROCHESTER, NY - Eastman Kodak Co. accepted a \$92 million payout by Sun Microsystems Inc. to settle a \$1 billion patent-infringement lawsuit over the Silicon Valley company #39;s Java programming language."
Sci/Tech,"Business software maker Siebel Systems Inc. on Monday said third-quarter revenue would beat Wall Street estimates, driven by a rebound in licensing revenue, sending its shares up 14 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile SMS users in the United States received a new mobile search tool today courtesy of none other than Google (Quote, Chart). The new SMS service, now in beta at Google Labs, promises to help mobile users execute search queries via SMS (define)."
Sports,"ST ANDREWS (Scotland) - Vijay Singh has avoided the  #39;Tiger Slump #39; debate - until now. In fact, the Fijian has come up with a theory about what is wrong with Tiger Woods #39; game: He has not adapted his swing to the changes in his body."
Sports,Aren #39;t we blessed to have so many young players breathing life into cricket just as soon as it comes a little predictable. It was about time the Australian selectors took the risk of giving Michael Clarke a baggy green cap.
Sports,"Denmark #39;s first ever soccer strike was called off Thursday according to the players #39; and clubs #39; representatives, who refused to release details of the agreement."
World,"An explosion at a Hilton resort hotel frequented by Israelis on Egypt #39;s Red Sea coast near the border with Israel left many, many #39; #39; wounded, Israel #39;s Magen David Adom emergency medical service said."
World,MULTAN (Pakistan) - A leader of a radical Sunni group blamed yesterday #39;s bombings at a religious gathering on radical Shi #39;ite Muslims.
World,The Bush administration expressed confidence Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon intends to  quot;move forward quot; on peacemaking with the Palestinians after he withdraws Jewish settlers and Israeli troops from Gaza.
World,"The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, yesterday called on voters to trust him and refused to express regret over the Iraq war ahead of tomorrow #39;s general election."
World," President Bush needs to do a lot more than improve his body language for Friday night's second debate, says Democrat John Edwards. The Republicans say it's John Kerry who's got the explaining to do about his policies."
World," North Korea could return to six party talks on its nuclear programs in late January after President Bush forms his new cabinet, Russian ambassador to Japan Alexander Losyukov said Monday."
World," Older patients with similar chronic conditions receive treatment that varies widely, even among the top ranked hospitals, according to studies released Thursday that suggest more expensive and frequent intervention does not make for better care."
World," Suspected bomb blasts hit three  Egyptian Red Sea resorts used by vacationing Israelis on  Thursday and at least 23 people were feared dead from the  biggest explosion, Israeli media said."
World," An explosion in the Afghan capital  Kabul was 200 to 300 meters (yards) outside the U.S. embassy  and there were no U.S. casualties, a U.S. official said late on  Thursday."
World, U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan named a five member panel on Thursday led by Italian  judge Antonio Cassese to investigate whether genocide has taken  place in Sudan's Darfur region.
Sci/Tech,"Vonage and AT #38;T, still locked in a price war, are separately planning new features in a battle for VoIP customers."
Sci/Tech,"AT T today announced layoffs affecting more than 20 of its workforce, far higher than the 8 it had said earlier in the year would be laid off."
Sci/Tech,The new Open Source Software Resource Centre will be funded with \$1.2 million over three years and will try to promote open-source software by establishing a portal for exchanging information on the subject and initiating proof-of-concept projects.
Sci/Tech,"Text messaging users can use Google SMS to get specific search information such as prices, definitions, area codes, ZIP codes and phone listings."
World," Investors sent stocks sharply lower Thursday as oil prices continued their climb higher and new questions about the safety of arthritis drugs pressured pharmaceutical stocks. The Dow Jones industrials, which include drug makers Pfizer Inc..."
World," President Bush and his vice president conceded Thursday in the clearest terms yet that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction, even as they tried to shift the Iraq war debate to a new issue   whether the invasion was justified because Saddam was abusing a U.N. oil for food program..."
World," Three explosions shook popular resorts on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, where Israelis were vacationing Thursday night at the close of a Jewish holiday, Egyptian officials and witnesses said.    The first blast, about 10 p.m., shook the Hilton hotel in the Taba resort, only yards from the Israeli border..."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. has agreed to pay US $92 million to settle a software patent lawsuit brought against it by Eastman Kodak Co., Sun announced Thursday. The settlement comes just six days after a New York jury found Sun guilty of violating Kodak's patents, but before any damages had been awarded. Kodak had been seeking  $1.06 billion in lump sum royalties in the case."
Sci/Tech,"As PeopleSoft Inc. and Oracle Corp. continue dragging each other into courtrooms across the country, the trials are bringing to light reams of internal documents and discussions usually hidden from public view. Highlights so far from this week's case in Delaware's Chancery Court include:"
Sci/Tech,New lens technology creates a versatile sub-\$5000 projector good for home theater or business.
Business,The Brazilian defense ministry said on Thursday it had requested the president extend the flying license of indebted airline Vasp (VASP3.
Sports," Jason Kidd is refusing to attend night sessions during the New Jersey Nets' two a day practices at training camp, and he doesn't care if the team fines him for it."
Sci/Tech," quot;CRM is not a product. CRM is not an event, quot; CEO Mike Lawrie says.  quot;It #39;s a business strategy to drive companies closer to their customers."
Sci/Tech,Efforts by Microsoft Corp. and the PC industry to expand into to the living room will get a boost next week as they show off technologies that try to balance Hollywood #39;s piracy fears with the appeal of digital media.
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 07, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Looking to penetrate further into the software infrastructure market, applications vendor SAP AG is rolling out a new set of Java and business intelligence enhancements to its NetWeaver middleware and integration stack."
Sports," When Tom Brady looked downfield last season, his top targets were Deion Branch and Troy Brown. He'll be focusing on other wide receivers Sunday."
World,Two Palestinian teenagers are dead and three others wounded after an Israeli strike in northern Gaza. The Israeli military says the incident began when an unmanned drone aircraft spotted a flash from two suspicious 
Sports," The Chicago White Sox are optimistic Frank Thomas' latest surgery will clear up chronic problems with his feet, but said the slugger faces a long, slow rehabilitation."
World,"  A string of explosions Thursday rocked the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, where Israelis have been celebrating the end of a Jewish holiday."
World, Voters face a stark foreign policy choice in tomorrow #39;s polls   Prime Minister John Howard #39;s unquestioning support for the United States alliance versus Labour opposition leader Mark Latham #39;s emphasis on building ties with Asia.
World,DBS Group Holdings may face  quot;further supervisory action quot; after Hong Kong #39;s de facto central bank ordered it to investigate how 83 of its safe deposit boxes in its Hong Kong branch were destroyed.
Sports," Third seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero was upset by David Ferrer 3 6, 7 5, 6 3 Thursday in the second round of the Lyon Open."
Sports," In a story Oct. 6 about Tiger Woods' wedding, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Oprah Winfrey was among the guests. Winfrey was not invited and did not attend the wedding, according to her production company, Harpo."
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by  #36;135.5 million in the latest week to  #36;833.76 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
Business," AT T Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=T.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">T.N</A> will cut another  7,400 jobs and reduce the value of its assets by  $11.4 billion,  spurred by its retreat from traditional consumer telephone  services, the company said on Thursday."
Business," Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMD.N</A> on Thursday reported a  $44 million third quarter profit  from a loss a year earlier, and predicted sales growth in the  current quarter because of better than expected demand for its  personal computers processors."
Business,Investors sent US stocks sharply lower today as oil prices continued their climb higher and new questions about the safety of arthritis drugs hit pharmaceutical stocks.
Business,"KPMG International, the world #39;s No. 4 accounting firm, will pay \$115 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims it helped Lernout  amp; Hauspie Speech Products NV artificially inflate sales for more than two years."
Sci/Tech," Any lingering doubts as to whether or not the record label cartel has embarked on an all out, across the board war against former clients to bludgeon them into buying  #39;product #39; have been dispelled."
Sci/Tech,"Siebel is aiming to take a larger role in enterprises, by branching out from customer relationship management (CRM) and by making its tools easier to use."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International Inc. on Thursday introduced usage-based pricing for its mainframe-management products in response to customer interest in the more flexible licensing model.
Sci/Tech,"A steering problem disabled the Mars rover Spirit Oct. 1, and the craft has not moved since, Space.com reported Wednesday. Spirit #39;s right-front and left-rear wheels did not operate as commanded, NASA said in a statement Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"iseff writes  quot;Contrary to the rumors which have been circulating, John Doerr (VC and early investor in Google) told the Web 2.0 conference that although he believes in another browser war, Google won #39;t be a part of it."
World,"A huge explosion struck Hilton hotel at Egypt-Israel border, killing at least 23 people, Egyptian police sources said. Witnesses said they heard a second explosion at the Sinai desert region of Nuaiba, between the Taba and Sharm el-Sheikh."
World,"The Prime Minister made a passionate appeal to the developed nations to give the people of Africa more hope. Mr Blair was speaking at a summit in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa of the Africa Commission, which "
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip Oct. 7, 2004 - Two Palestinian boys, ages 14 and 15, were killed in an Israeli missile strike on Thursday, their relatives said."
World,"Security guards at the Palestine hotel said two rockets hit the nearby Sheraton hotel, shattering windows and filling the main lobby of the hotel with smoke and debris."
Business,"US stocks fell in the broadest decline in more than two months as the price of oil climbed to \$53 a barrel, raising concern fuel costs will hamper profit growth."
Business,Stocks sank on Thursday as crude oil climbed to a record \$53 a barrel and major drug makers #39; shares slid on the possibility they will face more stringent scrutiny from regulators.
Sci/Tech,A group of companies backing the Blu-ray DVD format announced plans to release camcorders that are compliant with the standard and can record on smaller disks than are currently available.
Sci/Tech,"com October 7, 2004, 3:22 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half."
Sci/Tech,"A flaw in Microsoft Word 2000, and possibly Word 2002, could be used by hackers to crash PCs or run other code on the compromised machine."
Sci/Tech,"GamePC have thrown up their review of Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005! Here #39;s a snip. Windows XP Media Center Edition was originally launched roughly two years ago, and was the first variant "
Sci/Tech,"THE Mars rover Opportunity has found new evidence of past existence of water on the Red Planet, NASA said today. Opportunity keeps finding new clues of past water as it continues probing Mars, said mission "
Sci/Tech,"Telecommunications giant AT amp;T has revealed that it is researching desktop alternatives (ie, Linux and Mac OS X) to Microsoft systems."
Sci/Tech," Julie Taymor shifts crowns Friday. Having conquered Broadway with ""The Lion King,"" the celebrated director makes her Metropolitan Opera debut, taking on the Queen of the Night and all the forest creatures in a new production of Mozart's ""Die Zauberfloete."""
Sports,"JUST over a year ago I travelled from Barcelona to Madrid on one of Spain #39;s inter-city trains. It was quite an experience. But there again, so is an attack of mumps."
Sports,MICHAEL SCHUMACHER last night shrugged off his Chinese torture and insisted he has nothing to prove in this weekend #39;s Japanese Grand Prix.
Sports,"BANGALORE, OCTOBER 7: Stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist said Australia were determined not to repeat the errors of 2001 after taking control of the first Test against India on Thursday."
Sports,"Amelie Mauresmo of France overcame a slow start to win her first match at No. 1 in the rankings, beating Patty Schnyder of Switzerland 7-5, 6-4 at the Porsche Grand Prix on Thursday."
Sports,"For the second time in less than a year, Brett Favre is dealing with a death in the family. Favre #39;s brother-in-law died after crashing an all-terrain vehicle on the player #39;s property in Sumrall, Miss."
Sports,"Toward the end of last week, we heard that Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis had reached a plea bargain in regard to a drug distribution ring he and a childhood friend got going in 2000."
World, What began with word of a minor fire aboard a Canadian submarine in the North Atlantic has grown into an ongoing high seas drama carrying devastating personal consequences and a potentially high political cost.
World,"Rockets struck a Baghdad hotel housing foreign contractors and journalists late Thursday, drawing return fire and underscoring the precarious security in the heart of the Iraqi capital."
World,Fresh doubts were raised over the feasibility of holding elections in Iraq yesterday with reports that the already minuscule United Nations team there wants to pull out because of the dangerous security situation.
Sci/Tech," Fearful that growing pressure for development could cause the loss of vital plants and animals, biologists and conservationists are trying to rally new interest in protecting tropical forests and the keys they may hold for vital medicines."
Business,"The disparity between the earnings of the UK's top directors and their staff is continuing to widen, a report finds."
Sci/Tech,Industry experts join government panel to look at what's keeping the old-fashioned bar code around.
Sci/Tech,The move comes less than a week after a jury ruled in Kodak's favor in the \$1 billion patent-infringement lawsuit.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft blasts revelation of vulnerability in Word application.
Business," quot;Our goal remains a new agreement benefitial to both sides, quot; says a senior official from Trade Representative Robert Zoellick #39;s office -- dismissing suggestions that the US action against the "
Business,AT amp;T Corp. on Thursday said it is reducing one fifth of its workforce this year and will record a non-cash charge of approximately \$11.
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. said it will cut 7,400 more jobs this year and write down \$11.4 billion of assets as the phone company retreats from the residential business it once dominated."
Business,Pharmaceutical company Biovail Corp. on Thursday said company founder Eugene Melnyk will give up the chief executive title and remain chairman.
Business,GenVec Inc. shares lost almost half their value Thursday after the Food and Drug Administration halted a study of its lead product candidate because the anti-cancer drug may increase blood clots in patients.
Sci/Tech,"A year ago, Brianna LaHara felt the full weight of the American music business when the terrified 12-year-old was accused of illegally swapping songs online and forced to pay \$2,000 (1,175) compensation."
Sci/Tech,Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. Thursday said it agreed to pay \$92 million to settle a long-running patent infringement lawsuit with Eastman Kodak Co.
Sci/Tech,"com October 7, 2004, 3:26 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates will offer an on-demand pricing model for many of its mainframe applications. The licensing program uses what CA calls  quot;measured-workload pricing quot; based on actual system 
Sports,"Robert Pires has called for action to be taken against the Spain coach, Luis Aragones, over racist comments apparently aimed at his Arsenal and France team-mate, Thierry Henry, which were picked up on television."
Sports,"BERLIN: Footballs world governing body FIFA will finance an extravagant, 22-million-euro, pre-World Cup party in Berlin in 2006, it was confirmed on Thursday."
Sports,"The Green Bay Packers placed backup quarterback Doug Pederson on injured reserve Thursday, ending his season. Pederson broke a rib, cracked a bone in his back and tore a muscle in his side in a 14-7 loss Sunday to the New York Giants."
Sports,"Bangalore, Oct. 8. (PTI): After winning the battle against Indian spinners Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, Australia #39;s Test debutant Michael Clarke said the tour of 2003 for a triseries helped him adapt to the subcontinent conditions."
Sports,"Hines Ward occasionally glances around the NFL, sees teams such as the Colts and Rams throwing down after down and wonders why it can #39;t be the Steelers."
World,Financial regulators on Thursday asked prosecutors to investigate allegations that UFJ Holdings Inc. #39;s banking unit illegally obstructed recent inspections by reporting misleading information about its nonperforming loans.
World,A MAN #39;S beheaded body lay in the street in a seaside slum today near the smouldering remains of another beheaded corpse that was wrapped in tyres and set ablaze - victims accused of spying on loyalists of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Business,Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corporation yesterday agreed to be bound by key Australian rules when it reincorporates in the US. This will restrict Murdoch family #39;s ability to 
World,"A SERIES of explosions ripped through three Egyptian holiday resorts popular with Israelis last night, leaving at least 35 people dead and 160 more injured."
World,"AT LEAST 40 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in a double bomb attack at a religious commemoration in Pakistan yesterday, the nations second suspected sectarian attack in less than a week."
Sci/Tech,Oracle tells a judge the anti-takeover measure is unnecessary and ties the hands of a future board of directors.
Business,"The Indian economy is poised for sustained economic growth of 7-8 per cent for the next ten years, Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram told participants in a keynote address at the opening session of the World Economic Forum #39;s 20th India Economic "
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. has again extended its \$7.7 billion cash offer for PeopleSoft Inc. by two weeks. Shareholders now have until Oct. 22 to tender their shares, Oracle said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"AT T Corp. will cut more than 20 percent of its workforce this year, ratcheting up its planned layoffs from a previously estimated target of 8 percent, the long-distance telecommunications carrier announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"A Delaware judge has thrown out the last claim against Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) filed by Qualcomm Inc. in a licensing dispute between the two companies, ending the current round of litigation, TI said in a release Wednesday."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. will make further cuts to its work force, eliminating another 4,500 positionsor 2.5 percent of its employee baseduring the next six months."
Business,"Bankrupt US Airways Group Inc. (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday asked a court to impose wage and benefit cuts on its union employees to save "
Business,"US stocks were higher on Wednesday even as crude oil prices touched a record at over \$52 per barrel, which helped boost energy shares."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, DC- By a voice vote, the House of Representatives last night approved a resolution introduced by Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) congratulating Mojave Aerospace Ventures for winning the X Prize and "
Sci/Tech,"During his opening keynote at TechXNY on Tuesday, Computer Associates #39; interim CEO Ken Cron threw out a number that struck me kind of funny: \$20 billion."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Oct. 4, 2004 - Gordon Cooper, who was the youngest and perhaps cockiest member of the original seven Mercury astronauts and set the space endurance record that helped clear the way for the first moon landing, has died."
Sports,Australia #39;s Jade Edmistone has qualified fastest for the semi-finals of the women #39;s 50 metres breast stroke at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Indianapolis.
Sports,"Mauresmo, 25, took time to find her rhythm against her Swiss opponent but, when her trademark backhand finally clicked, she dominated to take a place in the last eight."
Sports,Jenson Button believes the potential loss of the British Grand Prix would be  quot;devastating quot; for Formula One. The race is facing the axe in 2005 because the British Racing Drivers #39; Club has failed to meet the asking price for promotional rights.
Sports,"ALL week Sven Goran Eriksson has been bombarded with advice on whether Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney or Jermain Defoe should be given the nod to play in attack against Wales in tomorrows World Cup qualifying match at Old Trafford."
Sports,"North Augusta, SC (Sports Network) - Grace Park, Kim Saiki and Silvia Cavalleri each posted rounds of six-under-par 66 on Thursday to share the first-round lead of the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship."
World,"A CAR bomb that ripped through a hotel on the Red Sea coast of Egypt #39;s Sinai desert early today was one of three explosions targeting tourists, killing at least 35 people dead and wounding scores more."
World,"BAGHDAD, 8 October 2004 - Militiamen loyal to Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr offered yesterday to surrender heavy and medium weapons in return for the release of prisoners and a role in Iraqs political process, hours after the US military freed one of "
World,The top United Nations envoy for Iraq has returned to Baghdad this week and is meeting with a wide spectrum of Iraqi political leaders and actors to see how theworld body 
Sci/Tech,"Blog Search Engines\\When searching for blogs or marketing your own blog, one must always take blog search engines and directories into account. Some blog search engines search databases of thousands of blogs, while some search through their own directory listings. If you own a blog, you're going to want to ..."
Sci/Tech,A new report says that external attackers have overtaken insiders as the most likely cyber threat to remote-controlled factory equipment. 
Sci/Tech, NEW YORK    Shares in Sirius Satellite Radio surged for a second day as investors flocked to the satcaster in the wake of the Howard Stern deal.
Sci/Tech," Environmentalists urged fishing nations Thursday to do more to protect the rare Patagonian toothfish, dubbed the ""white gold"" of the sea which is being driven to extinction by rampant poaching."
World," About 100 people were taken to a hospital in the Egyptian border resort of Taba on Thursday after a huge blast tore through an Egyptian hotel, a hospital source said."
World," France urged caution Thursday in dealing with a U.S. inspector's allegations it was involved in corruption at the U.N. oil for food program in Iraq, while others singled out in the report rejected the charges as ""far fetched."""
World," Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura pressed the United States to reduce its military presence in Japan, saying it was  quot;very important quot; and that Tokyo expected a  quot;reasonable solution. quot;"
World," BLAIRMORE, Alta. (CP)   A woman who stumbled upon a grizzly bear sow and two cubs in a wilderness area of southwestern Alberta was mauled Thursday but managed to escape."
World," Syrian President Bashar Assad is offering to make peace with Israel and says he is ready to cooperate with the United States in stabilizing Iraq, a former senior State Department official said Wednesday."
Business,"Massachusetts leads the nation in the use of generic drugs, with 51 percent of its prescriptions written for the cheaper, non-brand medications, according to a survey."
World," The family of an Iranian American  dissident assassinated on Tehran's orders is entitled to  millions of dollars in assets owed to Iran by a California  defense contractor, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday."
World,"About 740,000 Afghans who fled violence and repression at home are expected to vote in Saturday's election."
World,"Apparently lifeless towns like Haswah, a chronic site of insurgency, may typify what control US-Iraqi forces can achieve."
Sci/Tech,The giant Diamond synchrotron being built in Oxfordshire in southern England is to receive a further 120m of funding.
World,Speculation grows ahead of Friday's announcement of the 2004 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
World,"The Council of Europe says human rights in Chechnya are ""catastrophic"" - not the view of the region's president."
World,Afghan and American troops seal off the diplomatic district in  Kabul after a rocket explodes in the area.
Sci/Tech,"NASA's Spirit and Opportunity have been exploring Mars about three times as long as originally scheduled. The more they look, the more evidence of past liquid water on Mars these robots discover."
World," The lead singer of the rock band Incubus was arrested for a carrying a switchblade in his bag while trying to board a plane on his way to a concert in North Carolina.    Brandon Boyd, 28, was stopped Wednesday at LaGuardia Airport when baggage screeners spotted the knife in his carry on luggage, said Lou Martinez, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the airport..."
World," President Bush and his vice president conceded Thursday in the clearest terms yet that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction, even as they tried to shift the Iraq war debate to a new issue   whether the invasion was justified because Saddam was abusing a U.N. oil for food program..."
World," An explosion tore through a resort hotel Thursday night where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday, killing at least 30 people and wounding more than 100, officials said.    Two smaller blasts were reported later at other tourist sites in Egypt's Sinai peninsula, and witnesses gave unconfirmed reports that car bombs caused all three blasts..."
World," Jeff Bagwell and Raul Chavez homered early for the Houston Astros, but the Atlanta Braves rallied to a 2 2 tie heading into the ninth inning Thursday, as Houston sought its first victorious playoff series.    Houston took a 1 0 series lead into Game 2 against Atlanta at Turner Field..."
World," Three explosions shook popular resorts on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Thursday night as many Israelis vacationed at the close of a Jewish holiday. Officials said at least 30 people were killed and 114 wounded, and witnesses gave unconfirmed reports that all three explosions were caused by car bombs..."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing their (exponential?) company growth, Google has introduced another service, this time, aimed at the mobile phone generation."
Sci/Tech,A federal judge in Brooklyn said Thursday that the former Computer Associates CEO can leave the country to attend a computer conference in France.
Sports, Rafael Furcal smacked a two run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to hand the Atlanta Braves a 4 2 victory over the Houston Astros in the National League Divisional Series Thursday.
World,"Rockets struck a Baghdad hotel housing foreign contractors and journalists late Thursday, drawing return fire and underscoring the insecurity even in the heart of the capital."
Sports, Boston Red Sox center fielder Johnny Damon is having a recurrence of migraine headaches that first bothered him after a collision in last year's playoffs.
Sports," This time, Aaron Rodgers is determined to finish what he starts against top ranked USC."
Sports,NBC is adding a 5-second delay to its Nascar telecasts after Dale Earnhardt Jr. used a vulgarity during a postrace interview last weekend.
Sci/Tech,"Device will eventually let people download sample games at stores, as well as game data included in films at movie theaters."
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Business,"Crude oil futures rose to a record for a third day, reaching US\$52.53 a barrel in New York, on concern US supplies may be insufficient to meet demand this winter."
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, Va. A federal bankruptcy judge is weighing whether to grant US Airways #39; request to impose 23-percent pay cuts on its workers to shore up its financial position while it reorganizes."
Business,Unilever is shutting its Birds Eye factory in Grimsby with the loss of 600 jobs as part of an attempt by the consumer goods giant to revive its struggling frozen food arm.
Business,"TOKYO--Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed on Thursday that the company #39;s dual-screen DS handheld gaming console can download game data wirelessly, then play it back."
Sci/Tech,Leading web search engine Google launched a new site for book lovers at the world #39;s largest publishing show on Thursday that will provide a new avenue for sales.
Sci/Tech,"The music industry is to sue 28 people in London and the South-east alleged to have illegally swapped music over the internet, mimicking tough legal action in the United "
Sci/Tech,"More than 70 companies from the consumer electronics, information technology, media producers, and software industries held the first official meeting of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)."
Sci/Tech,"The Mars rovers have found fresh evidence that water was plentiful in both the hills and plains of the now-barren Red Planet, scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is investigating a reported security flaw in its ASP.NET technology that could allow intruders to access password-protected sections of a Web site simply by altering a URL.
Sports," With plenty of incentive, Rafael Furcal made sure the Atlanta Braves #39; season lasts at least two more games. Set to report to jail once the post season ends, Furcal hit a two out, two run homer "
Sports,"The notion that young people should be seen, and not heard, has never caught on within the Twins organization. Not in Spring Training."
World,"EILAT, Israel Oct. 7, 2004 - An explosion tore through a resort hotel in Egypt #39;s Sinai Peninsula, where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday Thursday night, killing at least 30 people and wounding more than 160, officials said."
World,"Ten Palestinians and a Thai worker were killed over the past two days in clashes in the territories, mainly in the Gaza Strip, with Operation Days of Penitence entering its 10th day this morning."
World,"JABALIYA (Gaza Strip) - Three Palestinians, including two children, were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza yesterday as the UN delivered aid to Palestinian families trapped in the Jabaliya refugee camp."
Business, AT amp;T is deepening its job cuts and now expects to eliminate 20 per cent of its workforce this year. The formerly dominant long distance telecommunications operator also said Thursday it will 
Business,The Australian Council of Super Investors was one group that had urged News Corp to include major provisions of Australian corporate law in its proposed new US constitution in order to protect Australian shareholders.
Sci/Tech,Google has launched a beta test to let US mobile phone and handheld device users tap into its search results via the short message service (SMS) platform.
Sci/Tech,"VoIP will reach about 400,000 US households by the end of this year, a number that will grow to 12.1 million, or 10 percent of all homes in the US, by 2009, according to a forecast by New-York-based research firm JupiterResearch."
Sports,Rafael Furcal hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 4-2 to even their first-round National League playoff series at one game apiece.
Sports,"Australian golfer Peter Lonard is tied for second after the opening round of the Links Championship event at St Andrews, Scotland."
World,"Suicide bombers, booby-trapped cars or a gas leak; by midnight it was still impossible to get confirmed information from official Egyptian sources."
World,"Egyptian government spokesman Magdy Rady linked to the Israeli military operation against the Palestinians in the neighboring Gaza Strip, where 84 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli offensive that began on Sept."
Business,"NEW YORK Oct. 7, 2004 - The outlook for the holiday shopping season grew more uncertain Thursday as the nation #39;s largest retailers reported they had a fourth straight month of tepid sales in September."
Business,"  Cingular Wireless has urged communications regulators to reject a request by rival Nextel Communications Inc. to lower the cost of its plan to swap airwaves with the government, which is aimed at reducing interference with public safety communications."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. on Thursday announced a new test service that allows people to use mobile phones or handheld devices to tap Google #39;s Web search via text messages, or short message service."
Sports,"Graeme McDowell, another great talent from the Walker Cup crop of 1999-01, equalled the course record yesterday and so took the lead in the Dunhill Links Championship."
Sports,"Doesn #39;t it seem as though Michael Phelps just got out of the pool at the Olympics in Athens? He has barely had enough time to dry off, let alone spend any quality time at his usual haunts in suburban Baltimore "
Sports,"HARRY Kewell and John Aloisi did not travel with the Socceroos to the Solomon Islands yesterday, adding a touch of uncertainty to tomorrow #39;s Confederations Cup qualifying tie regarded as a foregone conclusion a week ago."
Sci/Tech," The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday filed the first case in the country against software companies accused of infecting computers with intrusive ""spyware"" and then trying to sell people the solution."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. on Thursday announced a new test service that allows people to use mobile phones or handheld devices to tap Google's Web search via text messages, or short message service."
Business,"Spam makes sense. Sure, most of it reads like filthy gibberish. But the authors of this dreck are not semi-literate perverts. They're cool, rational business folk who have found a sleazy but effective way to make a buck."
Sci/Tech,"Batteries not included, Sopranos not recordable"
World, Afghans have one day left to make up their minds about who to vote for as their country's first elected president even though threats of violent reprisals by Taliban militants may deter some from casting their ballots.
World, Cuban authorities transferred a jailed dissident suffering from a herniated disc to a military hospital on Thursday after his wife staged an unprecedented protest in Havana's Revolution Square.
World, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reached a last minute agreement with opposition leaders Thursday night to avoid a no confidence vote in Parliament that could have brought an end to his government and new elections.
World," CAIRO, Egypt (AP)   An explosion tore through an Egyptian resort hotel Thursday night where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday, killing at least 30 people and wounding more than 100, officials said."
World," Sen. John Kerry has taken a slim lead over President Bush, according to an Associated Press poll that shows the president's support tumbling on personal qualities, the war in Iraq and the commander in chief's bedrock campaign issue  #151; national security."
Business,"As more and more retailers try to cash in on the online music scene, things are becoming increasingly befuddling for consumers -- especially for consumers who stray from the Apple iPod fold."
World, Cuban authorities transferred a jailed  dissident suffering from a herniated disc to a military  hospital on Thursday after his wife staged an unprecedented  protest in Havana's Revolution Square.
World,Cabinet minister Patricia Hewitt says the entire Cabinet is sorry for the failings in intelligence used to justify the war in Iraq.
World,"Insurgents fired two rockets into the Ishtar Sheraton Hotel in central Baghdad, setting rooms ablaze and forcing an evacuation."
World,Judith Miller was held in contempt after she refused to divulge sources to prosecutors investigating the leak of an undercover C.I.A. officer's identity.
World," Billy Bob Thornton got a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Thursday   as well on a special greeting on the pages of Variety from ex wife Angelina Jolie.   ""Billy, I love your brilliant mind..."
World," An explosion tore through a resort hotel in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday Thursday night, killing at least 30 people and wounding more than 160, officials said.    Two smaller blasts were reported later at other tourist sites in the Sinai, and witnesses gave reports that car bombs caused all three explosions..."
Business,"BANGALORE: With global information group Reuters launching its data centre operations in Bangalore, journalism is being given a new spin."
Business,Company also will slash value of its assets by \$11.4 billion. Moves are prompted by plan to retreat from traditional consumer telephone business.
Business,"The American and Belgian arms of KPMG International, a global accounting cooperative based in Switzerland, have agreed to pay \$115 million to settle claims of accounting malpractice growing "
Business,Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Thursday that future revisions to the US tax code would likely feature more write-offs to capital purchases by businesses.
Business,"US telecom giant AT and T will shrink even further, announcing on Thursday it would cut 20 percent of its workforce in 2004 and take an \$US11."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars rovers don #39;t seem to be wearing out so mission planners have begun to think more boldly, including a plan to let one climb up a steep  quot;escape hatch quot; from a crater it has been exploring and set out on a trek across a plain."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Media Center has survived the New Year cull, but it now looks set to inhabit the strange zone of purgatory between being a fully-marketed product and the remaindered bin."
Sci/Tech,"toothfish, dubbed the  quot;white gold quot; of the sea, which is being driven to extinction by rampant poaching. other threatened species, quot; the US-based National Environment Trust (NET) said in a report on Thursday."
Sports,"After hosting the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984, the City of Angels may submit a bid for the Games. The City Council unanimously endorsed a proposal Wednesday to vie for the Summer Games as early as 2016."
Sports,"In an attempt to encourage more cities to bid for world events, FINA will from next year introduce the wearing of bibs bearing sponsors #39; names for swimmers as they march to the poolside."
Sports,"Milton Bradley was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers #39; lineup Thursday, a day following a clubhouse confrontation between the outfielder and a reporter he called an  quot;Uncle Tom."
Sports," Phil Garner insisted bringing in Brad Lidge in the seventh inning was business as usual. For the Houston closer, the result was quite unusual."
World,The surge of violence in the Middle East spilled across Israel #39;s southern border into Egypt last night as more than 30 holidaymakers were killed and scores more injured in a devastating series of apparently coordinated car bomb attacks in Red Sea resorts.
World,"The great and the good of Africa and international finance, hidden inside cavalcades of ageing limos flanked by motorcycle outriders flying the yellow and gold flag of Ethiopia, poured into the UN building in the heart of Addis Ababa in great long lines "
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Sports,"The forecasts had predicted rain throughout the weekend here at Suzuka and so far, they havent lied!"
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Sports,"Along with Spa, the Japanese circuit is one of the toughest of the year. The drivers cannot afford the slightest mistake but can make a real difference."
Sci/Tech,\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. on Thursday signaled its commitment to the Intel Corp. processor architecture and carrier grade Linux for telecommunications infrastructure, announcing it will introduce a blade server based on those specifications as part of a new hardware, software and services strategy."
Business,"This winter, rising oil prices will translate into higher heating bills for households."
Business,"The company said most cuts would come in its network operations division, where work has become increasingly automated, and in the customer service group."
Business,"Employees at US Airways, Delta and United are facing the stark realization that the security they hoped their jobs would provide is being taken away."
Business,The American and Belgian arms of KPMG International have agreed to pay \$115 million to settle claims of accounting malpractice.
Sports,"Michael Phelps led all the way in winning the 200-meter freestyle at the World Short Course Championships on Thursday night, giving the world #39;s best swimmer a chance to equal the six gold medals he won at the Athens Olympics."
Business,"The Bank of America Corporation said yesterday that it would cut an additional 4,500 jobs from its ranks, beginning this month, as it simplifies operations."
Business,Drug stocks across the board fell amid renewed safety concerns over a class of blockbuster drugs used to treat arthritis. Preprint articles published on the New England Journal of Medicine #39;s Web site Wednesday 
Business,"Mattress retailer Select Comfort Corp. on Thursday said its same-store sales grew 15 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 2, but lowered its profit forecast due to charges from boosting its warranty reserve during the period."
Sci/Tech,"prostoalex writes  quot;The patent dispute between Eastman Kodak and Sun Microsystems in regards to three patents that EK claimed Sun was violating with Java, came to an end."
Sports,"Phil Garner insisted bringing in Brad Lidge in the seventh inning was business as usual. For the Houston closer, the result was quite unusual."
Sports,Grace Park had four straight birdies on the back nine in a 6-under 66 that put her in a tie for the lead with Kim Saiki and Silvia Cavalleri after Thursday #39;s opening round of the LPGA Asahi Ryokuken International Championship.
Sports,"World football #39;s governing body, FIFA, will hold an event to mark the opening of the 2006 World Cup in Germany on the eve of the opening game, the organization #39;s president, Sepp Blatter, announced yesterday."
World,Beneath the sparkling five-star tourist sheen of Taba lies a richly historical region that is littered with memories of failed Middle East peace processes.
Sci/Tech," NASA's Mars rovers don't seem to be wearing out, so mission planners have begun to think more boldly  #151; including a plan to let one climb up a steep slope from a crater it has been exploring to set out across a plain."
Sci/Tech, Embryonic stem cells may not have to actually grow replacement body parts to be useful. New research suggests these cells also secrete healing molecules powerful enough to reverse a lethal birth defect in mice.
Sci/Tech, Entomologists at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville say a rare breed of hornet known as the European hornet is breeding for the first time in northwest Arkansas.
Business,LAWRENCE -- Seven hundred workers at Malden Mills Industries could go on strike as early as tomorrow after the mill's largest union voted to reject the company's final contract offer.
Sci/Tech,"For years, America Online Inc. grew steadily  by treating subscribers to exclusive content  it hoped would produce the sort of captive audience that advertisers crave. But now, with users departing for online competitors, company officials are re-thinking their strategy. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"GenVec Inc. has suspended human testing of its leading drug, a potential cancer therapy, after a patient died during a study. Its stock closed at \$1.20, down \$1.06. But analysts said the link between the death and the drug has yet to be proved. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," Though Howard Stern's defection from broadcast to satellite radio is still 16 months off, the industry is already trying to figure out what will fill the crater in ad revenue and listenership that he is expected to leave behind."
Sci/Tech,"AT T Corp. said it would restructure its business, cutting 20 percent of its jobs and writing down the value of its network by \$11.4 billion, as it winds down its residential telephone business."
World," Australia's government looked set for a  fourth straight term, according to a poll trend released on the  eve of Saturday's election, as rival leaders made last minute  pitches over the economy and the U.S. led Iraq war."
Business,"European Central Bank holds rates at record low of 2, citing concerns about soaring oil prices. BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday, taking more time "
Business,"MILAN: Parmalat #39;s administrators sued Bank of America yesterday, the latest of several lawsuits against some of the world #39;s biggest financial institutions over the food group #39;s 14 billion-euro bankruptcy."
Business,Disappointing retail sales and oil prices that threatened to top \$53 per barrel sent stocks lower Thursday as investors worried that rising energy costs could further hamper consumer spending.
Business,US Airways lawyers told a federal bankruptcy judge here Thursday that the carrier can #39;t afford to maintain its current pension plans.
Business,Asian stocks fell as a fourth weekly gain in oil prices increased concern that record fuel costs will stifle consumer spending. Sony Corp.
Business,"Foods giant Unilever is to close one of its Birds Eye factories with the loss of 600 jobs in an effort to cut costs, as two other companies also revealed job cuts in the UK."
Sci/Tech,"Eastman Kodak Co., poised to ask for more than \$1 billion in damages from Sun Microsystems Inc., has reached an out-of-court settlement in a long-running patent dispute over the Silicon Valley company #39;s Java programming language."
Sci/Tech,The US space agency NASA says one of its two rovers on Mars has found possible fresh evidence that liquid water existed there in the past.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is making a major push into the entertainment world with the launch this week of its Portable Media Center platform. The software, which will be available first on a device from Creative, allows "
Sci/Tech,"In the wake of the browser wars of the late 1990s, Microsofts Internet Explorer has reigned supreme - at least in the PC market."
Sci/Tech,Border Patrol agents and other federal law enforcement officers can now simultaneously search through two federal fingerprint databases to see if aliens crossing illegally into the United States are wanted by authorities.
Sports,"Phelps led all the way in winning the 200-meter freestyle at the World Short Course Championships on opening night Thursday, giving the world #39;s best swimmer a chance to equal the six gold medals he won at the Athens Olympics."
Sports,"Harrison Frazar took some time off to rest and find a way to make golf fun again. For the second week in a row it paid off with a share of the first-round lead, though he "
Sports,crowned world number one Amelie Mauresmo struggled in her second round clash in Filderstadt on Thursday before progressing to the quarter finals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
Sports,The box score says John Smoltz and Brad Lidge did not figure in this Game 2 thriller. Typical of the  quot;win-at-all-costs quot; mind-set that the Astros and Braves carried into 
Sports,"Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The United States men #39;s national team is aware of its struggles in Central America, but knows it needs points Saturday in El Salvador to assure a spot in the next World Cup qualifying round."
Sports,National Football League running back Jamal Lewis will not be able to outrun a trip to jail. The Baltimore Ravens player is expected to be sentenced to four months in federal prison and two months in a halfway 
Sports,"Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley and Los Angeles Times reporter Jason Reid, who engaged in a clubhouse altercation after Wednesday #39;s workout, met before Game 2 on Thursday night."
Sports,"Jason Kidd is refusing to attend night sessions during the New Jersey Nets #39; two-a-day practices at training camp, and he doesn #39;t care if the team fines him for it."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. attorneys and executives acknowledged in bankruptcy court Thursday that bookings had fallen more steeply than they had anticipated in reaction to their Chapter 11 filing last month.
World,"In the wake of three explosions that had killed at least 35 people in Egypt #39;s Sinai Desert, Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom on Friday asked his Egyptian counterpart to help rescue Israeli wounded."
World,"Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and visiting Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday inaugurated a natural gas pipeline linking their countries beneaththe Mediterranean, news from Tripoli reported."
Business,"Though Howard Stern's defection from broadcast to satellite radio is still 16 months off, the industry is already trying to figure out what will fill the crater in ad revenue and listenership that he is expected to leave behind."
Business,"HOUSTON, Oct. 7 -- The government prepared Thursday to rest its fraud and conspiracy case against four former Merrill Lynch   Co. executives and two former mid-level Enron Corp. executives, following testimony from a key Enron executive that a barge sale was a sham designed to inflate profits."
Business,"SAN PEDRO MASAHUAT, El Salvador -- Marta Sonia Ayala hunched over a metal table in a room that resembles a large restaurant kitchen, scooping heaps of a light brown powder into plastic bags. Later, she placed the bags of <em>frijolito</em> -- beans ground into flour -- in a heat-sealing machine, placed colored labels on them and shipped them to 22 stores throughout the country where they would sell for \$1.35 a pound."
Business,"The now-notorious domestic diva will probably feel right at home this Christmas at Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia, what with the town's traditional inmate knitting bee."
World,"Three explosions shook three Egyptian Sinai resorts popular with vacationing Israelis, killing at least 30 people and wounding 100."
Business,"At the end of a boisterous dinner, after several glasses of good red wine, technology entrepreneur John Landry pulled out his iPaq hand-held and beckoned me over to his side of the table."
World," The Food and Drug Administration silenced one of its drug experts who raised safety concerns weeks before Merck   Co. yanked the blockbuster drug Vioxx due to increased risks for heart attack and strokes, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said Thursday..."
World," Federal law enforcement authorities notified six school districts in five states last month that a CD found by the U.S. military in Iraq contained crisis planning information about their schools, two U.S..."
Business,"Though Howard Stern #39;s defection from broadcast to satellite radio is still 16 months off, the industry is already trying to figure out what will fill the crater in ad revenue and listenership that he is expected to leave behind."
Business,"BRUSSELS: Record high oil price pose the biggest threat to the global economic recovery, the European Central Bank said yesterday as it left its key interest rate unchanged at 2 per cent."
Business,"Reuters, the news service and data company, which is trying to meet stringent cost-cutting targets, said Thursday it would triple the number of employees it has in India by the end of next year."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. said it would restructure its business, cutting 20 percent of its jobs and writing down the value of its network by \$11."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has settled a patent suit brought by Eastman Kodak relating to Java software, agreeing to license Kodak #39;s patents for US\$92 million."
Sports,Danny Ellis posted the lowest score but had to be content with a share of the lead on eight-under-par with six other players after the first round of the \$4 million Las Vegas Championship on Thursday.
Sports,"The first week of training camp is not over and the Nets #39; best player, Jason Kidd, has sounded off twice. On Thursday, the issue was whether Kidd, who is rehabilitating "
World,"A rocket exploded in the air above the US military compound in Kabul on Friday, the eve of Afghanistan #39;s presidential poll, but there were no casualties, a spokesman for the international peacekeeping force said."
Business,"Oil retreated further from its US\$53 per barrel threshold in early Asian trade Friday, but players in the market remained edgy about tight supplies heading into North America #39;s winter heating season."
Business,"The media call it  quot;Camp Cupcake, quot; the locals call it  quot;the college campus, quot; but it #39;s unlikely Martha Stewart will ever call it home."
Sci/Tech,"Except for times when I use one online database that supports Microsoft #39;s dismal excuse for a browser, I never have much use for the blue lower-case  quot;e quot; on my desktop."
Sci/Tech,A highly critical and unpatched security hole in Microsoft #39;s ubiquitous Word software could be used to launch a denial of service attack and give system access.
Sci/Tech," For years, America Online Inc. grew steadily into the nation's biggest Internet service by treating subscribers to exclusive content and services it hoped would produce the sort of captive audience that advertisers crave. But now, with users departing for faster or cheaper online competitors, company officials are re thinking their ""walled garden"" strategy."
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS (CP) - Rick Say of Victoria ensured there would be no Canadian medal drought at the world short course championships, picking up a silver medal in the men #39;s 200-metre freestyle Thursday night."
Sports," PITCHING: Braves left-hander Mike Hampton, already pitching with a bad knee, had to leave the game with one out in the seventh inning when his left forearm tightened."
Sports,"NBC will begin to air its NASCAR coverage with a five-second delay, after Dale Earnhardt Jr. #39;s use of profanity in a post-race interview Sunday."
World,"Description: NPR #39;s Lourdes Garcia-Navarro reports on gruesome violence in the Haitian capital of Port-Au-Prince. UN peacekeepers are attempting to restore calm in the city, where armed bands of gangsters are "
Sports,"Rafael Furcal could be in jail. Instead, he was at Turner Field on Thursday sparking an Atlanta Braves team desperate to avoid another October meltdown."
Sports,"Here it comes. You can feel the rumbling of anticipation now. Just two games into the American League playoffs, we already have a colossal collision coming into focus."
Sports,"Last. Last. Last. Last. End-of-the-season division snapshots were grim a year ago for the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions and New York Jets."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. wants to get deeper under your skin. Lawrence C. Best, its chief financial officer, says the company will make more than \$2 billion worth of deals over the next two years, many of them in technologies that play a much more invasive medical role, compared to Boston Scientific's traditional products."
World, Efforts to persuade aging and ailing Norodom Sihanouk to reverse his decision to abdicate the Cambodian throne mounted Friday.
World," Suspected car bombs ripped through a hotel and two beachside tourist sites on the Red Sea coast of Egypt's Sinai desert, killing at least 30 people, most of them Israelis."
World," Three years after the September 11 attacks on the United States changed the course of Afghanistan's history, the shattered nation votes Saturday in unprecedented presidential elections."
Business,Making unlimited phone calls for a fixed monthly price has proven to be a key selling point for Internet phone services like Vonage and AT amp;T CallVantage.
World, Vice President Dick Cheney asserted on Thursday that a finding by the chief U.S. weapons inspector in Iraq that Saddam Hussein's government produced no weapons of mass destruction after 1991 justifies rather than undermines President Bush's decision to go to war.
World," President Bush and his vice president conceded Thursday in the clearest terms yet that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction, even as they tried to shift the Iraq war debate to a new issue   whether the invasion was justified because Saddam was abusing a U.N. oil for food program..."
World," An explosion tore through a resort hotel in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday Thursday night, killing at least 35 people and wounding more than 160, officials said.    Israeli security officials said a car bomb caused the explosion, which was followed by two smaller blasts at other tourist sites in the Sinai..."
World," Federal law enforcement authorities notified school districts in six states last month that a computer disc found in Iraq contained photos, floor plans and other information about their schools, two U.S. officials said Thursday..."
Business,"With everyone from ESPN to Eminem opening sales channels to cellphone-owning fans, m-Qube Inc., a Boston wireless company that delivers entertainment content, has raised \$17.5 million in venture capital funding to ramp up its sales and technology development."
Business,Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning as investors sold banking issues after Japanese authorities began a criminal investigation into UFJ Holding Inc.
Sports," Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis pleaded guilty Thursday to using a cell phone to try to set up a drug deal and will be sentenced to four months in prison, to be served after the regular season ends in January."
Sci/Tech,"Google today launched a beta test version of Google SMS, this new service will allow US wireless users to query Google for almost any type of information."
Sci/Tech,The company is opening a technology center in France to showcase how mainframes can be used for back-office tasks such as account reconciliation and funds tracking.
Sports," Michael Phelps led all the way in winning the 200 meter freestyle at the World Short Course Championships on opening night Thursday, giving the world's best swimmer a chance to equal the six gold medals he won at the Athens Olympics."
Sports,Real Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate has suffered a setback in his comeback from a thigh problem - which has kept him on the sidelines since April.
Sports,"The latest personality to pile into the situation concerning the future, if any, of the British Grand Prix is former World Champion Nigel Mansell."
Sports,"ATLANTA Oct. 7, 2004 - Rafael Furcal hit a two-out, two-run homer in the 11th inning that sent the Atlanta Braves over the Houston Astros 4-2 Thursday and tied their NL playoff series at one game each."
Sports," Wally Szczerbiak sat back after another day at the Minnesota Timberwolves training camp, with ice packs on his knees and recovery drink in hand, and smiled."
World,"Saint-Paul-Les-Durance - A lorry carrying a shipment of plutonium from US weapons arsenals arrived early onFriday at a reprocessing plant in the south-western French town of Cadarache, a security source said."
Sports, John Thomson had a successful stint in the bullpen before Thursday's game and is on track to start for the Braves on Saturday in Game 3 of the division series against Houston.
Sports," For the first time in the nation, a New York regional youth soccer association will require the mandatory use of protective headguards, affecting nearly 35,000 players 14 years old and younger."
Sports," Harrison Frazar took some time off to rest and find a way to make golf fun again. For the second week in a row it paid off with a share of the first round lead, though he had to share it with six others in the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas."
Sports," LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Reuters) - Danny Ellis posted the lowest  score but had to be content with a share of the lead on  eight-under-par with six other players after the first round of  the \$4 million Las Vegas Championship Thursday."
Sports,"Rafael Furcal could be in jail. Instead, he was at Turner Field on Thursday sparking an Atlanta Braves team desperate to avoid another October meltdown."
Sports,"MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 7 - Kevin Brown is as predictable as the height of the artificial turf at the Metrodome because he rarely changes. He trudges into the clubhouse with his chin to his chest, says little, takes his uniform into the trainer's room and gets dressed apart from his teammates and reporters."
Sports,"As Boston aims for a first-round playoff sweep over the Anaheim Angels on Friday at Fenway Park, the Red Sox are positively giddy."
Sports,"The first week of training camp is not over and the Nets' best player, Jason Kidd, has sounded off twice."
Sports,Coach Eddie Jordan and guard Gilbert Arenas continue to work on strengthening their relationship as the team continues to work on mastering the Princeton offense.
Sports,"Eleven and half years after his first international journey with the American squad, Brian McBride is heading back to El Salvador for a World Cup qualifying match at intimidating Estadio Cuscatlan."
Sports,"Trying to end a four-game losing streak, Georgetown will start quarterback Andrew Crawford, who lost his starting job to Keith Allan earlier this season, in Saturday's homecoming game against VMI at Harbin Field."
Sports,Area companies may not have the budget to buy premium sports tickets or lease luxury suites to Washington's new baseball team.
Sports,Alvin Pearman runs for 104 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns and No. 10 Virginia shuts Clemson down after the first quarter on its way to a convincing 30-10 victory.
Sci/Tech,"The international record industry announced Thursday that it is planning to file lawsuits against individuals who are sharing files, especially music, over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology. Its maintained is position for the past year.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars rover Opportunity has found an unusual pattern of cracking on a rock it discovered inside a Martian crater -- evidence, perhaps, that water may once have soaked parts of the crater bed, researchers said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The US Department of Homeland Security unveiled new computer workstations Thursday that allow Border Patrol agents on the Canadian and Mexican borders to tap into the FBI #39;s fingerprint database, overcoming a technological hurdle that "
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re already paying for high-speed Internet service, why not make the most of your money? Those cables aren #39;t just good for downloading sports scores, they can digitally transmit and receive phone calls, too."
Sports,"Australia has won two medals on the first day of the World Shortcourse Swimming Championships in Indianapolis. The Australian 4x200 metre women #39;s freestyle relay team took silver, while 17-year-old Lara Carroll "
World,Addis Ababa - Ethiopian campaigners pressed British Prime Minister Tony Blair to return sacred Ethiopian objects and ancient artefacts that were looted by British troops more than a century ago.
World,"The 5 th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 5) officially opened in Hanoi on Friday morning with the participation of top leaders and high-ranking officials from 39 ASEM member countries and more than 1,200 domestic and foreign reporters."
Business,"LONDON, Oct 7: World oil prices bolted to new record summits on Thursday, reaching \$53 in New York on markets nervous about tight global supplies with winter approaching in the northern hemisphere."
Business,"term solvency of the US agency that insures pensions is at risk, threatened by troubled airlines and other companies failing to fund their retirement plans, the agency #39;s director said on Thursday."
Business,"One precaution TV icon Martha Stewart must take when serving her sentence at the Alderson, West Virginia, prison is refrain from doing any business."
Business,Industry watchers say a report that IBM Corp. has put its once-dominant personal computer business up for sale could signal the first move in a broader consolidation destined to shrink the number of PC manufacturers by about a third over the next couple of years.
Sports,"A little over a month ago in Munich, when it was too late to make the team, Graeme McDowell scored a 62 on the final day of Ryder Cup qualifying."
Sports,"Only a handful of cars ventured out during the first 50 minutes of the hour-long session. There was a flurry of activity towards the end, however, when rainmeister Michael Schumacher took his accustomed position at the top of the timesheets."
Sports,New world number one Amelie Mauresmo struggled to a 7-5 6-4 victory over Patty Schnyder in the second round of the Filderstadt Grand Prix on Thursday.
World,"Aaron Lerner October 8, 2004. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is hardly the first Israeli prime minister who makes major policy moves because of orthopedic problems (the absence of a backbone)."
Sci/Tech,Big Blue says it has improved the processor of its JS20 blade servers and now sells them with its AIX version of Unix.
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Link Building With Affiliate Programs -- Does it Work? - Yahoo Launches Personal Search - Google To Snap? - Moving to a New Host - Any Issues With SEO? - Extending Your Search Marketing Campaign to Europe - New Overture Features - Raid of the Googlebots
World, Australian Labor Party leader Mark Latham may be tipped to lose Saturday's election but he is being seen as a winner regardless of the outcome after a strong campaign performance marked him out as one of the leading politicians of his generation.
World, Efforts to persuade aging and ailing  Norodom Sihanouk to reverse his decision to abdicate the  Cambodian throne mounted Friday.
World,The family of a Briton found dead in Sweden are trying to get the inquiry into his death re-opened.
World,Pentagon planners and military commanders have identified areas in Iraq that must be brought under control before elections.
World,A reporter for The New York Times was held in contempt of court for refusing to name her sources to prosecutors investigating the leak of the identity of a covert C.I.A. agent.
World," Singer Melissa Etheridge has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has canceled upcoming tour dates to undergo treatment, her publicist said Thursday.    Etheridge, 43, will undergo surgery and a ""speedy and complete recovery"" is expected by her doctor, publicist Marcel Pariseau said in a statement..."
World,"By day, the streets of this densely populated Palestinian labyrinth are jammed with seething funeral processions and solemn mourning tents. But gradually, long before dusk, the camp is transformed into a ghost town, with civilians cowering in their apartments and masked gunmen darting through the shadows carrying Kalashnikov assault rifles and homemade bombs."
World,President Bush said today that he was right to order the invasion of Iraq last year despite a new report by his chief U.S. weapons inspector that shows the country did not possess the weapons of mass destruction that were the original rationale for the war.
World,"Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Thursday that President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney have failed to recognize a deteriorating situation in post-war Iraq and ""may well be the last two people on the planet who won't face the truth."""
World,"President Bush said on Thursday he\was ""right to take action"" in Iraq even though a new U.S.\report found that Baghdad had no stockpiles of weapons of mass\destruction and that its nuclear program had decayed."
Sci/Tech,Allowing consumers to search the content of books online could shift the balance of power between companies that produce books and those that sell them.
Sci/Tech,The two roving vehicles Spirit and Opportunity have explored Mars about three times as long as originally scheduled and keep finding evidence of past liquid water.
Sci/Tech,The New York Public Library focuses on Isaac Newton and the influence of his ideas in its thoughtful and engaging exhibition.
Business,The government #39;s pension insurance agency yesterday called on Congress to strengthen its hand in seeking to attach assets of bankrupt companies to protect those companies #39; pension plan 
Sports," Mike Matheny, Edgar Renteria and the St. Louis Cardinals can win with singles, doubles and triples, too."
Sports,"Alvin Pearman ran for 104 yards, including two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and Virginia shut down Clemson after the opening 15 minutes in a convincing 30-10 victory Thursday night."
Sports,"Harbhajan Singh conceded that India had an uphill task to get back in the game, but expressed his happiness at taking a five-wicket haul."
Sports,I think an English football manager must have a hell of a nerve to tell a man to give up his international career or risk losing his place in the club that pays him.
World,The announcement Thursday that King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia would abdicate his throne because of poor health has raised new uncertainties for a country with 
Sports, Damion Carter came on in an emergency and saved Southern Mississippi's perfect start.
Sports, Mike Matheny's two run single  highlighted a three run fifth inning rally which lifted the St.  Louis Cardinals to an 8 3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in  the National League Divisional Series Thursday.
Sports,"Even without hitting home runs, the St. Louis Cardinals' potent attack continued to pummel the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-3, Thursday."
Sports,Yankees pitcher Kevin Brown was more animated than usual on the eve of the start that could turn his misguided September punch into an almost amusing memory.
Sports,"As Boston aims for a first-round playoff sweep over the Anaheim Angels on Friday at Fenway, the Red Sox are positively giddy."
Sports,Virginia's win over Clemson would not have been possible without 239 rushing yards.
Sports,The overall defense is coming off as fine a performance as anyone could have expected as the Hokies prepare for their first-ever ACC road game against Wake Forest.
Sports,Grace Park has four straight birdies on the back nine in a 6-under-par 66 that puts her in a tie for the lead after the opening round of the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship.
Sports,The Cardinals blasted their way to another 8-3 win over the Dodgers and head to Dodger Stadium with a 2-0 lead in the NL playoff series.
Business," House and Senate conferees agreed late on Thursday to ban the leasing of aerial refueling aircraft as part of a final deal on a  #36;422 billion defense authorization bill, killing a proposed  #36;23.5 billion Air Force plan to lease and buy 100 Boeing Co.  tankers, congressional sources said."
Business,Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is focused both on life without Ms. Stewart and on life once she returns.
Business,"It was a rough September for many retailers battered by hurricanes on one side and rising fuel prices on the other, but American Eagle Outfitters Inc."
Business,The following is a list of companies whose shares may make gains or losses in the Canadian market. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.
Business,"One day before Martha Stewart is slated to enter prison, lawyers for the multimillionaire businesswoman continued to press her appeal, accusing the government of withholding "
Sci/Tech,"Super Mario, Madden football and Tiger Woods golf highlight the opening array of games for the Nintendo DS portable gaming system, scheduled for launch on Nov. 21."
Sci/Tech," The next battle between top Internet phone service providers Vonage and AT amp;T will involve features like voice mail, according to key executives at both companies."
Sci/Tech,"com October 7, 2004, 9:01 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS: Michael Phelps made a winning return to the pool at the world short course championships today, capturing the 200m freestyle title and the first of a possible six gold medals."
Sports,Michael Clarke notched a century on his test debut and skipper Adam Gilchrist hit a blazing hundred yesterday as Australia took charge of the opening test against India.
World,"FIRE AT SEA: The man died while being airlifted to hospital. Bad weather has delayed rescue of the remainder of the crew, who are adrift in waters northeast of Ireland."
World,The authorities announced a nationwide ban on all political and religious meetings except Friday prayers after a car bombing early yesterday in the central city of Multan killed 40 people and wounded at least 100.
Business,"Alcoa yesterday reported third-quarter net income of \$283 million, or 32 cents per diluted share, unchanged from the aluminum maker #39;s results in the year-ago quarter."
Sci/Tech," China plans ratings systems for online games, books and movies to protect children from violence and sexual content in the nation's latest effort to tighten controls on various media, reports said Friday."
Sports,"Here it comes. You can feel the rumbling of anticipation now. Just two games into the American League playoffs, we already have a colossal collision coming into focus."
Business," Eugene Melnyk, who used his personal fortune to buy the Ottawa Senators last year, is stepping down as chief executive of Biovail Corp."
Business,"Investors sent stocks markedly lower yesterday as oil prices reached \$53 a barrel during the trading session and new questions were raised about the safety of arthritis drugs, putting pressure on pharmaceutical shares."
Sci/Tech,"Following the footsteps of its American counterpart, Britain #39;s British Phonographic Industry announced it was bringing suit to 28 file-swappers."
Sci/Tech,"The Mars rover Opportunity has found new evidence of past existence of water on the Red Planet, NASA said. Opportunity keeps finding new clues of past water as it continues probing Mars, said mission scientists "
Sports,SUZUKA (Japan) - Michael Schumacher led the wet Friday practice for the Japanese Grand Prix with teams casting a wary eye to the skies with a typhoon approaching.
Sports,"CHARLOTTESVILLE - Dragging into town with but a single victory to show for its season, Clemson was supposed to represent just another sparring partner for Virginia as the Cavaliers trained for their featured bout at Florida State two Saturdays from now."
Sports,"It #39;s a morality play as old as Ruth, Joe D. and the Mick. Who among the bit players has not come to the moment adrift in an ocean of clichs and platitudes:  quot;They pull their "
Sports,"They are the team of which the Boston Red Sox dare not speak. At least, not yet anyway. The Yankees may be somewhere on their minds, maybe even stuck in their craws."
Sports,Harrison Frazar shot a bogey-free 64 to take his place among a crowded group at the top of the leaderboard with an 8 under at the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas.
Sports,Michael Clarke smashed a superb debut century to help Australia into a formidable position on the second day of the opening Test against India in Bangalore.
World,Australians vote in less than 24 hours to choose a new government with most key pointers suggesting the incumbent conservative coalition of Prime Minister John Howard will be returned.
Business,"The quartet, of course, represents the four hurricanes that raked across Florida in late August and the first half of September -- storms blamed for death, destruction and a dampening of retail sales as well."
Business,THE US Federal Trade Commission has filed America #39;s first case against software companies accused of infecting computers with intrusive spyware and then trying to sell people the solution.
Sports,Michael Phelps led all the way in winning the 200-meter freestyle at the World Short Course Championships on opening night Thursday.
World," TABA, Egypt/EILAT (Reuters) - Bomb blasts hit Egyptian Red  Sea resorts crowded with vacationing Israelis, killing at least  15 people in back-to-back attacks which Israeli officials said  appeared to be the handiwork of al Qaeda."
World,A bomb explodes at the Indonesian embassy in Paris injuring up to 10 people including embassy staff.
Business," Oil prices took time out on Friday  from this week's succession of record highs but anxiety over  outages in the U.S. Gulf, Nigeria and Norway in the run up to  winter left little hope of relief for consumers."
Business," House and Senate conferees agreed  late on Thursday to ban the leasing of aerial refueling  aircraft as part of a final deal on a  $422 billion defense  authorization bill, killing a proposed  $23.5 billion Air Force  deal with Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A>, congressional sources said."
World,"An explosion struck the Indonesian Embassy in Paris on Friday, slightly wounding nine people, a French radio station reported."
Sports,"Mike Matheny, Edgar Renteria and the St. Louis Cardinals can win with singles, doubles and triples, too. After tying a postseason record with five home runs "
World,"  An explosion outside the Indonesian Embassy in Paris has wounded nine people, a fire commander has said. The cause of the blast early Friday morning is unclear but French radio station Europe "
Sci/Tech,A director of the Oracle Corporation testified that the company's \$7.7 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft might not be the final offer.
Business,"OIL retreated further from its \$US53 a barrel threshold in early Asian trade today, but players in the market remained edgy about tight supplies heading into North America #39;s winter heating season."
Business,"wilmington, del.Oracle Corp. director Joseph Grundfest testified yesterday that the company #39;s \$21 (US) per-share hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"BANGALORE: Reuters, the global news and information provider, on Thursday announced that it plans to make Bangalore its biggest information-gathering hub, employing up to 1,500 people, or 10 of its total workforce."
Business,"The US Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing enforcement actions against the American, Philadelphia and National stock exchanges for failing to protect "
Business,Fears that big-box stores would devastate independent retailers and suck the life out of Canada #39;s downtown main streets appear overblown.
Sci/Tech,"A highly critical vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Word 2000 and 2002, an advisory from security advisory service Secunia says."
Sci/Tech,"A United Nations conference adopted a proposal on Friday to tighten controls on the trade of a commercially valuable hardwood known as ramin, which could help save the endangered orang-utan ape."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has turned back an \$87.7 million claim by Spacehab for equipment lost on the shuttle Columbia, but the company may appeal. Spacehab officials said Thursday that NASA #39;s rejection was "
Sports,Theresa special bookcase in Al Grohs office completely full of game plans from his days in the NFL. Green ones are from the Jets.
Sports,"Park was 4 under after just six holes in the LPGA #39;s final full-field event of the year. She was even sharper during a stretch coming in, using strong approach shots for the birdie run that started on No."
World,"The US military released a senior aide to the rebellious Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr on Thursday, and Sadr aides said momentum was growing toward an agreement to disband the "
World,The Indonesian Constitutional Court has confirmed Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono #39;s election victory asincumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri left the public guessing whether she would accept the result.
Business,"Oil retreated further from its \$53 per barrel threshold in early Asian trade Friday, but players in the market remained edgy about tight supplies heading into North America #39;s winter heating season."
Business,The outlook for the holiday shopping season grew more uncertain Thursday as the nation #39;s largest retailers reported they had a fourth straight month of tepid sales in September.
Sci/Tech,Search engine giant Google is going to make it easy for book lovers to search though pages of books online and read a few pages too.
Sports,Robert Pires and Sol Campbell have expressed their concern over alleged racist comments by Spain national team boss Luis Aragones about their Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry.
Sports,"Manchester United #39;s reserve team match against Birmingham yesterday was held up for three minutes when 30 protesters entered the field holding a Not for Sale #39; #39; banner, the English Premiership team said on its Web site."
Sports,Kick-off for the 99th edition of the Red River Shootout is set for 11 am Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The game will be broadcast nationally by ABC.
World,"An explosion rocked the Hilton Hotel in Egypt #39;s Red Sea resort of Taba Thursday night, killing at least 35 people and injuring more than 160 others, Qatar-based al-Jazeera satellite TV channel reported."
World,"A bomb has exploded in front of the Indonesian embassy in Paris before dawn today, injuring about 10 people lightly, French radio station Europe 1 reports."
World,United States has strongly condemned a car bomb attack in Multan city of Pakistan that killed more than 41 people and wounded 100 at a prayer vigil.
World," Among those tipped to win the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday are the U.N. nuclear watchdog and its leader Mohamed ElBaradei, a Kenyan environmentalist and a Russian anti nuclear activist."
World," Among those tipped to win the 2004 Nobel  Peace Prize on Friday are the U.N. nuclear watchdog and its  leader Mohamed ElBaradei, a Kenyan environmentalist and a  Russian anti nuclear activist."
World," Negotiations between Washington and Tokyo  over the impact of a global realignment of U.S. military forces  are ""grueling"" because of sensitive issues involved for Japan,  Defense Minister Yoshinori Ohno said Friday."
World,Asian and European leaders open their biennial summit with the EU promising new sanctions against Burma.
World, A car bomb and a suicide bomber tore through a resort hotel in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday Thursday night. Estimates of the death toll ranged from 19 to about 60...
World," From the beginning, John F. Kerry has formed his presidential campaign around his service in the Vietnam War. But it is another war, World War II, that shaped his belief that the United States is more effective on the global stage when it works closely with other countries."
World," JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 7 -- Teams were to spread out across 23 countries in sub-Saharan Africa on Friday to begin what global health officials hope is the final push against the crippling polio virus, with the goal of vaccinating 80 million children, including those in northern Nigeria, where opposition had derailed the eradication effort."
World,"  F   atima     Gailani  is used to waiting. After living in exile for 24 years, working for her embattled country out of a suitcase, the 50-year-old Afghan has mastered the virtue of patience by never losing hope. Saturday's presidential election in Afghanistan is an important milestone along that journey, she explained, though she knows steep obstacles remain."
World," KARABAGH<br> The letters that arrive at the three-room studio of Radio Karabagh  are small works of folk art. They come on elaborate stationery, covered with glitter applied by hand, pictures cut from newspapers and small bits of metal foil applied like gold leaf in patterns. A flower seller..."
Business,The US House of representatives on Thursday passed a new corporate tax bill designed to end the trade war with Europe but the bill gives more tax cuts for some business including farmers and big companies.
Business,"October 8, 2004 -- The longer-term solvency of the US agency that insures pensions is at risk, threatened by troubled airlines and other companies failing to fund their retirement plans, the agency #39;s director said yesterday."
Business,"  One day before Martha Stewart is to begin serving her five month prison sentence, attorneys for the lifestyle maven reiterated her desire to continue with her appeal by demanding that the government hand over documents."
Business,"Goshen (Associated Press) -- Forest River, a recreational vehicle and cargo trailer maker, plans to build seven new buildings at its Goshen complex and add more than 600 workers by April."
Business,"That was the verdict of Massachusetts lawmakers yesterday after BofA announced a fresh wave of 4,500 job cuts, including an estimated 140 in the Bay State."
Business,"Linx Printing Technologies says it is backing a 86 million pound takeover offer by US firm Danaher after a rival, lower, bidder withdrew."
Business,  The final monthly jobs report before the Nov. 2 presidential election will be released Friday at 8:30 am Eastern.
Business,"Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, the flagship of Asia #39;s richest tycoon, Li Ka-shing, raised \$890 million from the flotation of its emerging markets phone arm after pricing it at the bottom of an indicated range."
Business,"Fierce competition between giant aircraft makers, Boeing and Airbus, has been heating up. The US government and the European Union have both stepped in to boost their prospects."
Sci/Tech,"It was an event more than eight years in the making. For the second time in less than a week, a piloted reusable suborbital spacecraftSpaceShipOnesoared into the outskirts of space, more "
Sci/Tech,"The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. Nobody #39;s exactly sure why or how the FBI got warrants to take Indymedia #39;s HDs, but their "
Sci/Tech,"Diana Beresford-Koeger, an Ontario horticulturist, naturalist and author, will appear at two events in Ann Arbor next weekend. She will lead a walking tour of trees in the Nichols Arboretum at 1 pm Oct. 16."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s a problem that confronts every homeowner: There #39;s always at least one lightbulb around the house that needs to be replaced -- often in places that require a ladder.
Sports,World champion Michael Schumacher drove the quickest time in the first practice on Friday for Sunday #39;s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka.
Sports,"Derek Jeter turned a season that started with a terrible slump into one of the best in his accomplished 10-year career.  quot;I don #39;t think there is any question, quot; the New York Yankees manager said."
Sports,"LAS VEGAS, United States : Danny Ellis and Jason Bohn fired rounds of 63 to lead after the first round of the four million dollar PGA Michelin Championship."
Sports,"Roush Racing driver Matt Kenseth, the defending NASCAR Nextel Cup champion, will share his views with Free Press readers through the final race in the Chase for the Championship, which ends Nov. 21 at Homestead, Fla."
World,"Four years ago on Sept. 28, 2000, when Ariel Sharon made his operatic visit to the Temple Mount, no one could have predicted how dire the situation would become so quickly: close to 6,000 dead; the building "
World,"The French government plans to install 1,000 businesses next year in China, declared French Junior Minister of Foreign Trade Francois Loos on Tuesday."
World,"As US military officials and Samarra residents assessed the damage from a major weekend offensive to rid that city of guerrillas, insurgents took their campaign into the heart "
Business,"Reuters, the UK-based global information company for financial services, media and corporate markets, formally opened its new data centre in Bangalore on Thursday."
Business," President Bush plans to replace John  Snow as U.S. Treasury Secretary and possible successors include  Andrew Card, currently the White House chief of staff, the New  York Times reported Monday."
Sports,"It #39;s doubtful that Elin Nordegren, retired swimsuit model and nanny, ever aspired to the title  quot;Most Powerful Person in Golf."
Sports,"The tornado that was Talladega has swept up the NASCAR nation and dropped it in, of all places, the land of Oz. With the tumult of Talladega fresh in its psyche, NASCAR is hoping on one hand "
Sports,"For a long, long time, November 2nd has been promoted as the biggest day of 2004. But that #39;s before October 9 fully came into focus."
Business," The dollar clung to slim gains Monday but  stayed close to a record low against the euro and a five year  low vs the yen, with traders saying it was just a matter of  time before the market dumps the U.S. currency again."
World,"French police on Sunday ended their practice of hiding plastic explosives in air passengers #39; luggage to train bomb-sniffing dogs after one such bag got lost, possibly ending up on a flight out of Paris #39; Charles de Gaulle airport."
World,"TEHRAN: Iran yesterday said it was not obliged to allow UN inspectors to visit military sites alleged to be involved in secret nuclear weapons work, but that it was willing to discuss the issue."
World," The U.N. Security Council was set Friday to adopt a Russian drafted resolution that seeks to expand the prosecution and extradition of terrorist groups and individuals, such as Chechen separatist leaders."
World," The Associated Press Ipsos poll on the presidential race is based on telephone interviews with 1,541 adults, including 1,273 registered voters and 944 likely voters, from all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The interviews were conducted Oct. 4 6 by Ipsos Public Affairs."
World," Sporadic violence erupted in pockets of  Afghanistan on the eve of a historic presidential election in  the rugged war torn land, highlighting the risks posed by  Taliban militants who have vowed to disrupt the vote."
World," Iran should freeze all its uranium  enrichment related activities by a Nov. 25 board of governors  meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the  head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Mohamed ElBaradei, said on  Friday."
World," North Korea wants bilateral nuclear talks  with the United States but would rejoin stalled six party  immediately if Washington dropped what it called its ""hostile  policy"" toward Pyongyang, the communist state said on Friday."
World,A second man pleads guilty to sex offence charges against young girls on the Pacific island of Pitcairn.
World,Cambodia races to pass laws to decide the sucession after King Sihanouk's abdication announcement.
World,Public religious meetings are banned in Pakistan after Thursday's bomb explosion in Multan kills at least 40 people.
World," Blasts from a car bomb and a suicide bomber tore through a resort hotel in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday Thursday night, officials said. There were at least 19 dead and the toll was likely to rise..."
World," Democrat John Kerry has taken a slight lead over President Bush, according to an Associated Press poll that found him gaining ground with women, boosting his overall popularity and cutting into the president's advantage on national security.    The two candidates remain in a very close race ahead of a second debate Friday night in St..."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney, who has called Iran ""the world's leading exporter of terror,"" pushed to lift U.S. trade sanctions against Tehran while chairman of Halliburton Co..."
Business,Investors sent stocks sharply lower yesterday as oil prices continued their climb higher and new questions about the safety of arthritis drugs pressured pharmaceutical stocks.
Business," While other retailers struggled with a sluggish back to school season, Target Corp. reported same store sales well above the industry average."
Sports, Derek Jeter turned a season that started with a terrible slump into one of the best in his accomplished 10 year career.
Sports, This isn't the first time Terry Francona has come back to Fenway Park with a two game lead in a playoff series.
Sports,"  Now, Ben Roethlisberger has done it all, at least in the confines of the regular season. Staring at a 16 14 deficit with 1:50 left in the game, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to the "
Sci/Tech,The US National Weather Service #39;s Storm Prediction Center said Thursday that 173 tornadoes were reported in August and 247 in September.
Sports, Parthiv Patel and Irfan Pathan put on 60 for the seventh wicket to prop up India on the third morning of the first Test against Australia here on Friday.
Sports,The numbers keep coming up. Impressive numbers that should draw praise. Numbers like nine or more wins for eight straight seasons.
Sports,"JOHNNY KELLEY, who died yesterday at age 97, had a modest way of living that belied his extraordinary athletic feats. His participation in 61 Boston Marathons, despite the demands of a regular job and without "
World," The court martial of US Army Sergeant Charles Jenkins, accused of deserting to North Korea nearly four decades ago, will begin in Japan on November 3, the US Army said Thursday."
Business," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.'s  third quarter operating profit has fallen around 10 percent  short of market forecasts due to weak sales of flat screens, a  source familiar with the company's business said on Friday."
Business,"The House last night passed a sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law, a measure designed to end a trade war with Europe and shower \$136 billion in new tax breaks on businesses, farmers, and other groups."
Business,"Cyberkinetics Inc. of Foxborough, a pioneering company developing a medical device that could one day enable paralyzed people to control computers and even their own limbs just using thoughts, went public yesterday by merging into the shell of an unsuccessful Canadian mining company."
Business,Oil prices broke into fresh record territory above \$52 on Thursday on heightened concerns over tight winter heating fuel supplies.
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering whether to abandon an unpopular proposal that was designed in part to curtail improper mutual fund trading, according to a published report Thursday."
Business,"The Romney administration is planning a \$1.7 million, 18-job boost for the beleaguered agency that inspects amusement park rides, boilers and elevators, but a union official says at least "
Business,Illinois Tool Works Inc. said it won #39;t proceed with its bid for UK-based Linx Printing Technologies Plc after Danaher Corp. said it may offer 15 percent more for the company.
Business,"Billionaire Eugene Melnyk said yesterday he is stepping down as chief executive of Biovail Corp. The company said Doug Squires, the former CEO of New York-based MDS Pharma Services, a division of Toronto-based "
Sci/Tech,"A red, white and blue rocket plane zoomed into space Monday, winning a \$10 million prize as the world #39;s first privately built reusable spacecraft and heralding the future of commercial space travel."
Sports,He will have to do something spectacular like that at Conseco Fieldhouse to keep pace with US teammate Kaitlin Sandeno. Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle Thursday night to open the World Swimming 
Sports,"The Connecticut Sun have the  quot;Tasmanian Devil quot; on their side as they enter the WNBA Finals tonight.  quot;Well, you know, I play a lot like that; I #39;m kind of "
Sports,"Last year, in the American League Division Series, the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees in Game 1 at Yankee Stadium, then lost Game 2. The series shifted "
World,"Indonesian president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said a blast on Friday near Jakarta #39;s embassy in Paris was a terrorist act, and called on France and Indonesia #39;s outgoing president to take appropriate action."
Sci/Tech,"Under a treaty known as the Montreal Protocol, methyl bromide was to be banned for most uses by the end of this year."
Sports,"BCS critics often vent frustration by omitting that middle letter. Not this time. It is needed. After Sunday, it #39;s clear what the C really signifies."
Sci/Tech,"The annual cat show at Madison Square Garden, which begins on Friday, will include cloned kittens for the first time."
Business,The Senate is expected to follow the lead of the House and pass a major overhaul of corporate tax law that would dole out \$136 billion in new tax breaks to a wide array of US companies and provide a \$10.
Business,"MontrealWith its stock in a tailspin and the prospect of cash-strapped US airlines bailing out on future jet orders, aerospace giant Bombardier Inc."
Business, Hotel operator Marriott International Inc. said its third quarter earnings rose 45 percent as growing demand for rooms helped drive revenue up 9 percent.
Sci/Tech,"Aging but still on the go, climbing in and around craters, tapping into the mysteries of strangely cracked rocks, the two roving vehicles Spirit and Opportunity have explored Mars about three times as long as originally scheduled."
Sci/Tech,"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world #39;s biggest producer of custom-made chips, on Thursday reported record-breaking revenue for the third quarter, but signaled that the global technology sector might be heading for a slowdown in the fourth "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has suspended the beta testing of the next version of its MSN Messenger client because of a potential security problem, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,It has been a busy few days at Computer Associates (CA) as the company first announced the acquisition of Netegrity and has now released details of a new licensing schema available on the company #39;s large portfolio of mainframe software products.
Sci/Tech,"But on that glorious day in May, 1963, Gordo Cooper went higher, farther, and faster than any other American. Twenty-two complete orbits around the world."
Sports,Graeme McDowell matched a course record with a 10-under-par 62 on the famed Old Course yesterday to take the first-round lead in the Dunhill Links Championship at St.
Sports,"Boston couldn #39;t be more confident heading back to Fenway Park, looking to close out the once-hot Angels. By MARC TOPKIN, Times Staff Writer."
Sports,"June 11: Kamila Vodichkova scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, helping the Storm to a tough win. Lauren Jackson scored 22 points, but was just 7 of 18 and had just two rebounds."
Sci/Tech," Symantec is warning PC users about a new Trojan horse that terminates adware on a person's computer, but also plays dirty tricks."
Sports,"Kerry Earnhardt, a son of late legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt #39;s, is scheduled to compete in Saturday #39;s NAPA 150 at Colorado National Speedway."
Sports,LONDONFans of the self-styled biggest soccer team in the world are outraged this week following news that Manchester United is subject to a reported takeover bid by Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl running back Jamal Lewis pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Atlanta to trying to set up a drug deal.
Sports,"Comments: The Seahawks are going for the first 4-0 start in franchise history. They lead the league in defense (242.3 ypg), having yielded only 13 points so far this season."
Sci/Tech, Gluecode Software is contributing what it says is the first open source business process management engine to the Apache Software Foundation.
World,A previously unknown group calling itself the  quot;Islamic Unity Brigades quot; has claimed responsibility for a series of bombings in Egypt #39;s Sinai peninsula targeting Israeli tourists.
World,"A SMALL device planted outside the Indonesian Embassy in Paris exploded early today, slightly injuring nine people, including four embassy workers, authorities said."
World,"Friday marks the beginning of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hanoi, where themes such as terrorism and trade will be discussed."
World,"Militants fired rockets at a hotel housing foreigners in the heart of Baghdad last night, causing minor damage, while US officials said two American soldiers "
World,"Au Prince   A man #39;s beheaded body lay in the street in a seaside slum on Thursday near the smouldering remains of another beheaded corpse that was wrapped in tires and set ablaze, as leaders of the uprising that ousted President Jean Bertrand "
World,THE judge who ruled sick baby Charlotte Wyatt must be allowed to die said she should do so with dignity in her parents #39; arms. Mr Justice Hedley told the anguished couple it was in their 11-month 
Sci/Tech," Among the new features is support for IBM's Virtualization Engine, a slice and dice technology that splits processors into as many as 10 virtual CPUs."
Sci/Tech," The  #36;99.95 software stores Outlook e mail, calendar and contacts, Internet Explorer favorites and browsing history, among other data."
Sports,"He was the insurance policy, neatly tucked away in a file cabinet in the basement, maybe destined to languish there until he was rendered irrelevant or forgotten. And Bronson Arroyo's potential beneficiaries -- his Red Sox teammates -- wondered why."
Sports,"When training camp competition demanded Raef LaFrentz jump repeatedly in pursuit of a rebound, and when doing so did not give him pause, the power forward knew he could once again compete in the NBA. That was the best news on Day 1 of preseason."
Sports,"  Physically, Stephen Neal has seldom been overmatched in his athletic endeavors. A 6 foot 4 inch, 305 pound offensive lineman with the Patriots, Neal has held his own grappling with NFL defensive linemen, much the way he did with opponents on the wrestling mat at Cal State Bakersfield, winning a pair of NCAA Division 1 titles. But ask Neal about the most daunting ..."
Business,AIRBUS said last night that the move by the United States to file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation reveals Boeing #39;s unwillingness to enter talks to end massive federal and state support for its new 7E7 Dreamliner.
Business,"  No decision has yet been made on what to do with American radio shock jock Howard Stern if an application to bring the US subscription service Sirius to Canada is successful, says the CBC, which is involved in the application."
Business,"1,440 of them in Montreal -- as it slows the production rate of its 50-seat Canadair regional jet to face the realities of the struggling US airline industry."
Business,ATI Technologies Inc. saw revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter jump 50 as the Canadian computer graphics chip maker inched closer to eclipsing chief rival Nvidia Corp.
Sports,"  In the immediate moments after Wednesday night's win over the Anaheim Angels, reporters gathered three deep around the locker of catcher Jason Varitek, who clubbed a two run homer to tie the game in the sixth, and helped navigate the heartening performance of Pedro Martinez, who notched a convincing playoff win, demonstrating high heat and the kind of location ..."
Sports,"Followers of the Yankees and Red Sox, do not delude yourselves: money does matter. Imagine, please, being Ron Gardenhire, manager of the Minnesota Twins, as opposed to either Joe Torre or Terry Francona. It's Game 2 of the American League Division Series. Your team has a chance to go up, two games to none, in Yankee Stadium. And who is ..."
Sports,"They haven't hit the way they can, or pitched the way they should, or executed fundamentals the way good teams are expected to in October."
Sports,"There's a common determination between the Red Sox and Angels entering today's Game 3 of the best-of-five American League Division Series at Fenway Park, albeit for different reasons."
Sports,"Sammy Sosa was fined \$87,400 -- one day's salary -- for arriving late to the Cubs' regular-season finale at Wrigley Field and leaving the game early. The slugger's agent, Adam Katz , said yesterday Sosa most likely will file a grievance. Sosa arrived 70 minutes before Sunday's first pitch, and he apparently left 15 minutes after the game started without ..."
Sports,"Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis pleaded guilty yesterday to using a cellphone to try to set up a drug deal and will be sentenced to four months in prison, to be served after the regular season ends in January."
Sports,"ST. LOUIS (2-2) vs. SEATTLE (3-0) When, where: Sunday, 4 p.m., at Seattle. TV: Ch. 25. Last season: Seattle won, 24-23, and St. Louis won, 27-22. Comments: The Seahawks are going for the first 4-0 start in franchise history. They lead the league in defense (242.3 ypg), having yielded only 13 points so far this season. They also lead in ..."
Sports," quot;Who are the Patriots going to beat this week? quot; my son asked, and because he does not believe in answers, only a string of questions, he barely took a breath before adding,  quot;And where will the Patriots be playing this year's Super Bowl? quot;"
Sports,"Then there are those weeks when nothing on the menu appeals to you, for whatever reason. Maybe it's too many games between bad teams (Tampa Bay at New Orleans, Arizona at San Francisco) or too many games that involve teams that can't seem to get out of their own way (Carolina, Oakland, St. Louis, Washington come to mind), but you ..."
Sports,The Connecticut Sun have the  quot;Tasmanian Devil quot; on their side as they enter the WNBA Finals tonight.
Sports,"Jason Kidd is refusing to attend night sessions during the New Jersey Nets' two-a-day practices at training camp, and he doesn't care if the team fines him for it."
Sports,"Babson College field hockey player Elise Conley of Shrewsbury, who suffered a facial injury last season that required her to wear a protective mask, has come back in a big way this fall."
Sports,"A year ago, the Bentley Falcons ended C.W. Post's two-year reign as Northeast-10 Conference football champions. Now the Pioneers have a chance to return the favor. Sitting atop the conference standings, C.W. Post (4-1, 4-0) hosts Bentley tomorrow and can inflict serious damage on any hopes the Falcons have of repeating."
Sports,"Call them the  quot;almost ready for prime-time quot; Bears. Or maybe you can call them more than that after tomorrow. For the University of California, the time is now. Or, more specifically, tomorrow afternoon, when they take on top-ranked Southern Cal."
Sports,"Harrison Frazar took some time off to rest and find a way to make golf fun again. For the second week in a row it paid off with a share of the first-round lead, though he had to share it with six others in the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas."
Sports,The tricky thing about being the team to watch is it's impossible to stay that way for long. Either you become an also-ran or you turn into the team to beat.
Sports,"The Hingham boys' soccer team remembers the last time it lost a game. Since losing to Middleboro in last year's state quarterfinals, the Harbormen have been aching for revenge."
Sports,"Friday -- The 4-mile Charles River Fun Run will begin at 6 p.m. at the Cambridge Fitness and Racquet Club at 215 First St. in Cambridge. The run is free and open to runners of all ability levels. For more information, call Steve Pepe at 781-275-1584."
Sports,"TODAY AUTO RACING 2:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Busch Series Mr. Goodcents 300 qualifying at Kansas City, Kan., Speed Channel 4:10 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Banquet 400 qualifying at Kansas City, Kan., Speed Channel 1 a.m. -- Japanese Grand Prix qualifying at Suzuka, Speed Channel PRO BASEBALL 4 p.m. -- AL Division Series: Red Sox vs. Anaheim at Fenway Park ..."
Sports,"BASEBALL Chicago (AL): Assigned Ps Enemencio Pacheco, David Sanders, and Josh Stewart outright to Charlotte (IL). Chicago (NL): Fined OF Sammy Sosa \$87,400 for arriving late and leaving early for regular-season finale Oct. 3. Cincinnati (NL): Announced 1B Jacob Cruz declined an outright assignment and elected free agency. San Diego (NL): Released P Jay Witasick; assigned OF Kerry Robinson, and ..."
Sports,"This is the last big weekend for prep races before the Breeders' Cup at Lone Star Park Oct. 30, and the 2-year-olds will take center stage."
Sports,"Of The Doctor and the Great Fish, Part II. Dr. Anthony is a surgeon whose deft fingers have found their way into human hearts and back many thousands of times in his career, which makes his misadventures with fish somewhat enigmatic."
Business,"Gaithersburg-based GenVec has run into a problem with its top drug candidate, and investors have had an adverse reaction. GenVec says the US Food and Drug Administration has requested that clinical trials "
Sci/Tech,Vendor says it #39;s developing standards-based servers in various form factors for the telecom market. By Darrell Dunn. Hewlett-Packard on Thursday unveiled plans to create a portfolio of products and services 
Sci/Tech,"Telecommunications services provider TelCove has launched a managed VPN to give its customers #39; telecommuter and mobile employees secure, remote access to resources on their corporate networks from any location."
Sci/Tech,"Growth at foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) continues to outpace that at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which ended its record-sales streak in September."
Sports,"Jeff Weaver supposedly was a changed man since leaving the Bronx, but New Yorkers surely recognized who was on the mound for the Dodgers last night: good ol #39; Mr."
Sports,"and admitted it felt like  quot;blasphemy quot;. Just like Tiger Woods at the 2000 Open, the Ulsterman kept out of every "
Sports,"If you believe Dale Earnhardt Jr. is hurting now, wait until late next month, should he fail to recoup the 25 points he lost for uttering a naughty word on national television following last week #39;s emotional victory at Talladega (Ala."
Sports,Goran Eriksson is considering using a three man attack in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales. With Eriksson having confirmed at the start of the week that a fit again Wayne Rooney 
World,"At least 22 people have been killed in back-to-back bombings in Egyptian resorts packed with Israeli tourists, and Israel says it appears to be the work of al Qaeda."
World,"Security was tightened around Paris today after a bomb exploded outside the Indonesian Embassy, slightly injuring nine people. French Interior Minister Dominique de Villepin said a rigged package exploded "
World,At least 21 people are killed after a series of explosions at Egyptian resorts popular with Israeli tourists.
World,"  Massive explosions ripped through a hotel last night on the Red Sea in Egypt, near the southern tip of Israel, killing at least 30 and injuring more than 160, many of them Israeli tourists, according to Israeli media reports and Egyptian officials."
World,"  Militants fired rockets at a hotel housing foreigners in the heart of Baghdad last night, causing minor damage, while US officials said two American soldiers were killed by roadside bombs outside the capital and authorities arrested 20 Iraqis suspected of planting homemade explosives."
World,"  A US air strike on the rebel held city of Fallujah in western Iraq last night killed 11 people and wounded 17 at a wedding party, with women and children among the casualties, a hospital doctor said today."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti, Oct. 7    At first it looked like an old glove, black and rubbery and flattened in traffic. But a closer look revealed toenails."
World,"CIA analyst Charles A. Duelfer's report on Iraq's weapons programs included lists of governments, political parties, companies and individuals from at least 44 nations who received vouchers to buy oil -- both legally and otherwise -- from the Iraqi government during Saddam Hussein's reign."
World,Welcoming Iraq #39;s interim president to the White House offers President Bush a chance to persuade Iraqi minority groups to participate in next month #39;s election - pivotal step toward a democracy still threatened by a violent 
Sci/Tech,"BANGKOK: The global treaty regulating trade in threatened wildlife moved to protect ramin, the Asian hardwood whose forests and their inhabitants have been devastated by rampant commercial logging."
World,A UN panel is given three months to establish whether genocide is taking place in Darfur in western Sudan.
World,Games guru Peter Molyneux says he felt a duty to explain why some features are missing in his latest title.
Sports," Trent Green nearly played a perfect half, tender ribs and all, to lead the Chiefs to an important comeback win. Green completed 14 of 15 passes after halftime for 229 of his 340 yards and "
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp says it has won support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from Warner Bros Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and New Line Cinema, advancing its cause in the battle for the next-generation DVD."
Business,"UNI, New Delhi, Dec 5: The Finance Minister, Mr P Chidambaram, today announced further opening up of the banking sector, saying the modalities for foreign banks acquiring upto 74 per cent stake in Indian private banks will be announced by the year-end."
Business,"Standard Chartered Plc, a UK bank that makes two-thirds of its profit in Asia, will start talks to buy a 51 percent stake in PT Bank Permata, Indonesia #39;s seventh- largest lender, after being named the preferred bidder."
Business,"Report finds retailers suffer fourth month of tepid sales as job security issues, gas prices and food bills scare consumers. By Anne D #39;Innocenzio."
Sci/Tech, An Ohio candidate in a long shot bid to unseat a 16 term House veteran has an unusual approach in deciding how to spend his campaign. He asks Web surfers: Should he sleep in? Prepare for his debate? Campaign door to door?
Sci/Tech, Intel based PCs are shipping now and AMD systems with the technology are on the way.
Sci/Tech,"In an out of court settlement, Sun Microsystems has agreed to pay Kodak \$92 million to settle the long running patent case involving Java technology."
Sci/Tech,"Google on Thursday, October 5, announced a new test service. People will need only mobile phones or handheld devices and they should tap Google #39;s Web search via text messages, or short message service."
Sci/Tech,A security company warned on Thursday that a flaw in Microsoft Office could allow a denial-of-service attack to be executed on systems running somewhat older versions of the popular productivity suite.
Sci/Tech,Sprint PCS today made the first moves toward turning its popular Picture Mail service from a mere novelty to a full-fledged digital photography solution.
Sports,"Atlantas Rafael Furcal, at left with hand raised, is greeted by teammates including Chipper Jones, right, after hitting the game-winning home run against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the "
Sports, Harrison Frazar shares the lead with six others in the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas. Frazar shot a bogey free 64 Thursday to take his place among a crowded group at the top of the leader board at 8 under.
Sci/Tech," The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday filed the first case in the country against software companies accused of infecting computers with intrusive ""spyware"" and then trying to sell people the solution."
World,At least 21 people were killed and 122 injured at a series of bombings at two Egyptian resorts on the Sinai Peninsula coast that caused a 10-storey segment of a Hilton hotel to collapse.
World,JAKARTA: Indonesia #39;s president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono condemned as  quot;an act of violence quot; a bombing outside his country #39;s embassy in Paris.
Sci/Tech, Underwater archaeologists have found another cannon from the wreckage of what they believe was the flagship of the notorious pirate Blackbeard.
Sci/Tech,The giant Diamond synchrotron being built in England is to receive a further 120m of funding.
Sci/Tech,Electro-shock therapy is being tested as a way of saving some of the world's endangered corals.
Business,"Ousted PeopleSoft (PSFT) CEO Craig Conway acknowledged in court Wednesday that he countered rival Oracle #39;s (ORCL) hostile takeover bid with a crusade to vilify the company and its CEO, Larry Ellison."
Sports,Dodgers owner says he #39;s not upset about player #39;s heated exchange with Times writer nor does he consider it a serious blowup.
Sci/Tech,Intel-based PCs are shipping now and AMD systems with the technology are on the way.
Business,"The company #39;s initial offer of \$7.7bn or \$21 per share, was due to expire at midnight tonight but Peoplesoft will now have another two weeks, until 22 October, to make their decision."
Business,"Standard Chartered has won a bid for a controlling stake in Indonesia #39;s seventh-largest bank for about \$278 million (155 million pounds), the British bank #39;s third attempt to buy an Indonesian financial institution, a source says."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has settled a patent suit brought by Eastman Kodak relating to Java software, agreeing to license Kodak #39;s patents for \$92m."
Sports,"A new British-based Formula One team is planned for the start of the 2006 season and may include Russia #39;s first-ever driver, the team #39;s co-founder said."
Sports,"A wolf in Angels wings? Or a sacrificial lamb to be served up on the Fenway mound this afternoon? Kelvim Escobar went 11-12 this season and was beaten by the Red Sox stats, schedule, 4 "
Sports," Mike Matheny, Edgar Renteria and St. Louis can win with singles, doubles and triples, too. After tying a postseason record with five home runs in the opener, the Cardinals stayed in the ballpark for Game 2 Thursday night."
World,"MULTAN, Pakistan: Pakistan security forces were on high alert with troops deployed to the city of Multan after a car bomb killed 41 people and wounded more than 100 in the latest attack blamed on sectarian tensions."
World,Speculation on who will win the Nobel Peace Prize has been hotly focused on the battle against one of the great threats to world peace: weapons of mass destruction.
World,member panel to investigate whether genocide has taken place in Darfur has been appointed by United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Sci/Tech, The two agencies are coordinating their reviews of Cingular Wireless' purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services.
Sci/Tech, A long and winding road runs from Joseph Fletcher to Craig Conway.
World," A U.S. air raid, aimed at foreign fighters led by Abu Musab al Zarqawi, killed 11 people and wounded 17 after a wedding party in the rebel held Iraqi city of Falluja Friday, residents and doctors said."
World," Russia's natural resources minister said Friday that he thought his ministry would give the main production unit of the battered Yukos oil company a three month warning before pulling its drilling licenses, the Interfax news agency reported."
World," Cuban authorities forced a group of protesters to leave a Havana park where they planted themselves two days earlier to demand the transfer of a jailed dissident to the capital for medical treatment, one of the protesters said."
World, Glenn McGrath finished with four wickets as Australia quashed Indian hopes of a fightback by establishing a big first innings lead in the first test on Friday.
World, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai  became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize  Friday for leading a campaign to plant tens of millions of  trees across Africa to slow deforestation.
World,"Kenya's Wangari Maathai wins this year Nobel Peace Prize, the first African woman to do so."
Business,"The House last night passed the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades, a measure designed to end a nasty trade war with Europe and shower \$136 "
Business,"JAKARTA (Dow Jones): A consortium led by Standard Chartered PLC has won the bidding for a 51 percent stake in PT Bank Permata, Indonesia #39;s seventh-largest lender, Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday."
Business,"Marriott International Inc. (MAR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US hotel operator, on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 45 percent as business travel continued to perk up after three years of stagnation."
Sports," The Tennessee Titans are doing a great job of holding onto the ball. Now, they have to find a way to get into the end zone."
Sports," Ah, October, a time when leaves start turning, the carpet in the Metrodome gets a thorough vacuuming and Dodgers fans usually don't even get a chance to leave games early."
Sports," Facing the first real test to its dominance this season, Virginia showed Clemson   and the nation   that its numbers haven #39;t just been built against inferior competition."
Sports,"TEXAS (4-0) vs. OKLAHOMA (4-0) When, where: Tomorrow, noon, at Dallas. TV: Ch. 5. AP rankings: Oklahoma is No. 2, Texas No. 5. Last season: Oklahoma won, 65-13."
World,"Excerpts from the citation awarding the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize to Kenyan Wangari Maathai for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy and peace."
World,The Africa Commissions motto is to find out means to develop Africa and explain the cause of continents poor growth in the past.
Business,Crude oil fell after reaching a record \$53 a barrel in New York yesterday on speculation global output may provide US refiners with enough supply to meet winter needs.
Business, The bankrupt Italian food group Parmalat said its special administrator Enrico Bondi has filed a US lawsuit against Bank of America.
Business,"The decision comes on top of 12,500 job cuts that the bank initially said it would eliminate during the merger. The bank #39;s move drew fire from two Massachusetts "
Business,"ATI saw its income almost triple during its most recently completed fiscal quarter, Q4 2004, the company said yesterday after announcing record results."
Business, A consortium led by Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.LN) has won the bidding for a 51 stake in PT Bank Permata (BNLI.
Business,"IN THE FIRST presidential debate, George W. Bush asserted that he #39;ll win reelection because he knows how to lead -- and but for an absent prefix, the president might have been revealing his closing-stretch strategy."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems has reached an out of court settlement with Eastman Kodak Co. in a two year patent dispute over its Java programming language, agreeing to pay the imaging products company "
Sci/Tech,"The new product, dubbed Google SMS, will see mobile phone users send simple queries to the US-only SMS shortcode 46645, which spells  quot;GOOGL quot; on most phones."
Sci/Tech,"EARLIER WE TOLD YOU about Microsoft #39;s launch of Media Center 2005 at retail, but there is another surprise MS announcement coming a little later on."
Sports,"Michael Phelps led all the way in winning the 200-metre freestyle at the World Short Course Championships on opening night on Thursday, giving the world #39;s best swimmer a chance to equal the six gold medals he won at the Athens Olympics."
Sports,"Going in, this looks like a big weekend for the nation #39;s best two teams. The question is, will it look that way by Saturday night?"
World,Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for leading a campaign to plant tens of millions of trees across Africa to slow deforestation.
World,"A bomb went off outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris early Friday, injuring nine people. The blast came on the heels of a deadly bombing at an Egyptian resort hotel."
Business,WASHINGTON : The US House of Representatives repealed a controversial tax break for US corporations in a bid to end hefty European Union trade sanctions more than a year after the World Trade Organization ruled against the practice.
Sci/Tech,Monday #39;s triumphant second flight of SpaceShipOne is a perfect example of private business taking up where government left off and improving an idea.
Sci/Tech,"The Web glitterati came out for the Web 2.0 conference at San Francisco #39;s swanky Nikko hotel this week. In attendance were Amazon #39;s Jeff Bezos, Netscape cofounder Marc Andreessen, Bill "
Sports,"No matter where he happens to fall in the rotation, and he admits he has slipped a spot, Pedro Martinez insists he still is No. 1 on the day he pitches."
Sports,You can #39;t rely on the boxscore to quantify the type of impact Derek Jeter had on Game 2 of the Yankees-Twins series. Or the influence he has on his team.
World,"Israel #39;s fire chief complained of insufficient cooperation from Egypt on Friday in rescue efforts at an Egyptian Red Sea resort hotel, torn apart by a bomb blast."
World,German Chancellor Schrder will travel to Afghanistan next week despite a rocket attack near the German embassy in Kabul. The attack came a day before the country #39;s first free presidential elections.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan More than 100-thousand Afghan and foreign security forces are on high alert the day before the country #39;s first direct presidential election."
World,"The language used by Mr Weisglass can hardly fail to embarrass even a US President as friendly to Israel as George Bush, who remains at least theoretically committed to the road "
World,"Chinas human rights record does not warrant the lifting of a 15 year old EU arms embargo, said a senior US official. Gregory Suchan, US Deputy assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs "
Sci/Tech,Google has launched a beta test version of a text service that allows people to use mobile phones to search the Web via text messages.
Sci/Tech,"Universal access to all human knowledge could be had for around \$260m, a conference about the web #39;s future has been told. The idea of access for all was put forward by visionary Brewster Kahle, who suggested "
Sports,Spain coach Luis Aragones has issued an apology for his racist slur towards Arsenals French international Thierry Henry. Aragones claims he was trying to motivate Henrys Arsenal team-mate Jose Antonio 
Sports,"Australia #39;s bowlers completed their rout of the Indian batting lineup on the third day of the first Test in Bangalore, after a brief but determined resistance from teenagers Parthiv Patel and Irfan Pathan that restored some pride to the hosts."
Business,"Speaking at the India Economic Summit in New Delhi, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that the Indian economy will grow at 7 annually, for the next ten years, reports CNBC-TV18."
Business," Despite a recent plunge in oil prices, Opec producers appear to be in no rush to cut output quotas and markets expect the taps to be left wide open when ministers meet in Cairo this week."
Sci/Tech," The 10 most endangered national wildlife refuges as chosen by the environmental group Defenders of Wildlife, and reasons cited by the group:"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Episode 34</strong> Place your bets
Sci/Tech,'Significantly exceeds previously estimated workforce-reduction target'
Sci/Tech,"The web will be more interactive and will use tools to mine its vast pool of data, say experts."
World, Previous winners of the Nobel Peace Prize who were from Africa.
World, Rockets rained on cities and military outposts across Afghanistan as the war weary nation prepared to go to the polls in Saturday's historic presidential elections.
World, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai  became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize  Friday for aiding the continent's poor with a campaign to plant  millions of trees to slow down deforestation.
World,"A drug now used to treat breast cancer could help men with advanced prostate cancer live longer, say scientists."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 8 (newratings.com) - Oracle Corporation (ORCL.NAS) has extended its \$7.7 billion tender offer for PeopleSoft (PSFT) until the midnight of October 22 this year, leaving the terms of its hostile takeover proposal unchanged at \$21 per "
Business,The job cuts are a part of the company #39;s efforts to shift its focus to business services and cut costs amid the competitive long-distance telephone services market.
Business,"  Linx Printing Technology (UK:LPT) said its board has agreed to recommend Danaher Corp. #39;s (DHR) 550p per share cash offer, valuing the British company at approximately 86 million pounds."
Business,"US consumer confidence hasdropped to its lowest levels since the middle of the northern summer amid worries about high energy prices, uncertainty about the labor market and anxiety "
Sci/Tech,Siemens Communications has agreed to integrate Flarion Technologies #39; FLASH-OFDM technology into its portfolio of mobile broadband solutions.
Sci/Tech,"SiS will next month join ATI, Nvidia and VIA in becoming a supplier of PCI Express chipsets for AMD processors. November will see the company commence volume production of its SiS761 North Bridge, which will "
Sports,Top seed Lleyton Hewitt will take on Jiri Novak in the semi-finals of the Japan Open after sealing a 7-5 6-1 victory over Cyril Saulnier.
Sports,"All Cedric Benson did three weeks ago was be honest. Texas #39; star senior running back said he would like to win the Heisman Trophy, maybe more than he #39;d like to beat second-ranked Oklahoma on Saturday."
World,Authorities here announced a nationwide ban on all political and religious meetings except Friday prayers after a car bombing early Thursday in the central city of Multan killed 40 people and wounded at least 100.
World,"President Jacques Chirac has expressed the hope that his upcoming visit to China would further boost the Sino-French partnership.  quot;Our partnership is built on a shared view of the world, which is multipolar "
Business,"A Food and Drug Administration official who sought to estimate the harm done to patients by side effects of the painkiller Vioxx said yesterday that his supervisors tried to suppress his conclusions, according to Sen."
Business, A consortium led by Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.LN) won the bidding for a majority stake in PT Bank Permata (BNLI.
Sci/Tech,"BEDMINSTER, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)8 Octobre 2004--Siemens Communications va intgrer la technologie FLASHOFDM (R) (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)  son portefeuille de solutions mobiles haut dbit."
Sports,"The WNBA #39;S month-long break during August, which accommodated players that took part in the Summer Olympics, had a vastly different effect on the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm."
Sports,"Milton Bradley was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers #39; lineup Thursday, going 2 for 3 with a home run, double and walk in an 8-3 loss to St."
Sci/Tech,"A technology that delivers internet audio programs directly to iPods and other MP3 players, podcasting is gaining a following among people who can't listen to their favorite shows when they're live. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"At the World Cyber Games 2004, the competition is about more than just who wins at Counter-Strike or WarCraft III. Gamers are competing to bring glory to their home countries. Daniel Terdiman reports from San Francisco."
Sci/Tech,The Walker Art Center wants to put the 'public' back in the public airwaves. It's distributing tiny radio-transmitter kits so people can broadcast from their own personal radio stations. Michelle Delio reports from Minneapolis.
Sci/Tech,Attempting an 'alternative lifestyle' in a game of The Sims 2 turns out to be an awful lot like plain ol' life. Go figure. Commentary by Gina Lynn.
Sci/Tech,"Look, Ma, no hands! The U.S. space agency's latest spacecraft can run an entire mission by itself. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,Scientists unlock the rainfall history stored in tree rings and find evidence of long dry periods in the past that dwarf the current drought in the western United States. The research hints at another monster drought to come. By Stephen Leahy.
Sci/Tech,Three programming geeks use monsters and metaphors to turn the Sci Fi Channel into the best little horror house in the movie business. By Gary Wolf from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,A new study shows that embryonic stem cells can heal defective heart cells in mice. It could be a new way to look at the potential healing power of these controversial cells. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Business,"Two days after a PeopleSoft Inc. board member suggested the company may be willing to sell to Oracle Corp. for the right price, an Oracle director said his firm #39;s offer to buy its Pleasanton rival for \$21 per share may not be final."
Sci/Tech,Eastman Kodak Co. sued Sun Microsystems Inc. and claimed damages worth USD 1 Billion over long running patent disputes related to object management procedures implemented by Sun in the very popular Java programming language.
Sci/Tech,"Internet search engine Google has announced Google Print, a new book search service at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Google has already secured deals with major publishers, including Oxford University Press."
Sci/Tech,"Some of the high-technology industry #39;s biggest executives, pontificators and bloggers assembled over three days this week in San Francisco, ending Thursday, to opine about the Web #39;s future."
Sci/Tech," Google, the Internet search engine, has done something that law enforcement officials and their computer tools could not: Identify a man who died in an apparent hit and run accident 11 years ago in this small town outside Yakima."
Sports,Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday was postponed Friday because a typhoon was approaching the area. Race organizers and Formula One moved pre-qualifying and 
Sports,While people out here debate the importance of Saturday #39;s Cal-USC game -- Biggest West Coast game in a decade? Biggest Cal game in school history?
Sports,"Somewhere in Jeff Ulbrich #39;s house lies a Kodak moment worth savoring. The 49ers #39; linebacker is shown bringing down Emmitt Smith in a manner so forceful, it bore reenactment Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Trust and freedom are words that come up over and over when you ask employees at the little Menlo Park marketing and communications company Tajima Creative to explain why they like their boss.
Sci/Tech," Companies will spend more money next year on information technology and other capital investments compared with 2004, the chief executive of the world's biggest computer company, IBM Corp, said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," A sweeping wildlife preserve in southwestern Arizona is among the nation's 10 most endangered refuges, due in large part to illegal drug and immigrant traffic and Border Patrol operations, a conservation group said Friday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> <em>Reg</em> readers to the rescue
Sci/Tech," Companies will spend more money next year  on information technology and other capital investments  compared with 2004, the chief executive of the world's biggest  computer company, IBM Corp, said on Friday."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher  market open on Friday, snapping back from the previous day's  losses, as oil prices eased below  $53 a barrel and General  Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> reported earnings in line with Wall  Street's expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Lawmakers last night derailed legislation that would have substantially increased the amount the Federal Communications Commission can fine broadcasters for airing indecent material, giving media companies at least a temporary reprieve after months of scrutiny and public outrage."
Business, The dollar slid across the board on  Friday as cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials  raised doubts over the health of the U.S. economy before key  U.S. jobs data.
Business,"One day before Martha Stewart is slated to enter prison, lawyers for the multimillionaire businesswoman continued to press her appeal, accusing the government of withholding material that might have led to her acquittal."
Sci/Tech,Chinese scientists unearth the earliest known relative of the mighty <I>Tyrannosaurus rex</I> - and it seems it was covered in fluffy feathers.
Business,Caviar prices are set to rise after major producers of the luxury sturgeon roe delicacy agree to slash exports.
Sci/Tech,"By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Giving steroids to reduce brain swelling can be deadly for patients with severe head injuries, according to the largest study ever done on the subject.    The research, which included more than 10,000 patients treated at 239 hospitals in 49 countries, found that 21 percent of those who were given steroids died within two weeks, compared to 18 percent of those given a placebo..."
Business," General Electric posted relatively flat third quarter earnings Friday on improved revenue, as the diversified conglomerate met Wall Street profit expectations and edged future guidance higher."
Business,"NEW YORK Oct. 8, 2004 - US stocks are seen higher at the open Friday although the release of non-farm payroll data due later will most likely dictate overall sentiment and direction."
Business,"William Rainer, recruited in 2001 to lead the Chicago financial markets #39; venture into the trading of single-stock futures, said Thursday he #39;s resigning to spend more time on family-owned enterprises."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc. said it agreed to pay \$92 million to Eastman Kodak Co. to settle a patent-infringement lawsuit over Sun #39;s Java programming language.
Sci/Tech," Shopping.com is the latest meteor to streak across the new issues market. The company #39;s planned initial public offering will generate intense interest, but bigger companies are lining up to enter "
Sci/Tech,INTERNET search firm Google is testing a new service in the US which allows people to use mobile phones to tap into its web search engine via text messages.
Sci/Tech,"What is more, the creature, which lived 60 to 70 million years before T. rex, had fluffy feathers covering its body. Xing Xu and colleagues from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing found their tyrannosauroid "
Sports,"New world No1 Amelie Mauresmo beat Swiss Patty Schnyder 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of tennis #39;s Filderstadt Grand Prix in Germany."
Sports,"Jason Bohn wasn #39;t having much success in Las Vegas --  quot;Been getting killed, quot; he said with a laugh -- until he picked up his golf clubs."
Sports,"  Because a season unfolding as this one comes so seldom to Cal football, many who have spent years loyal to the program await not the immortal victory but the inevitable heartbreak."
World,A string of bombs hit a resort and a campground popular with Israelis in Egypt #39;s Sinai Peninsula at the end of a Jewish holiday killing at least 19 people.
World,"Kenyan Deputy Environment Minister Wangari Muta Maathai has been named winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, beating a number of much better known world names to the prestigious award."
World,"US military officials in Iraq say US warplanes carried an air strike early Friday against a suspected insurgent hideout in Fallujah, an insurgent stonghold west of Baghdad."
World,"A rocket attack caused a loud blast near the US Embassy in the Afghan capital of Kabul early Friday, but no casualties were reported."
World,"A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can allow to let a seriously ill baby to die if she stops breathing again. The parents of 11-month-old Charlotte Wyatt, who was born three months premature, asked "
Business,"Google, the Internet search engine, has done something that law enforcement officials and their computer tools could not: Identify a man who died in an apparent hit-and-run accident 11 years ago in this small town outside Yakima."
Business,"MART Stores, the worlds largest retailer and owner of Asda supermarkets, said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.4 per cent in September, slightly higher than its preliminary report but still towards the low end of its forecast range."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing enforcement actions against three US stock exchanges -- and possibly the head of one of them -- over charges that in-house regulators failed to adequately enforce their own rules 
Business,"term solvency of the US fund that insures traditional pensions is at risk, the director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp."
Business," Eugene Melnyk, who used his personal fortune to buy the Ottawa Senators last year, stepped aside Thursday as chief executive of Biovail Corp."
Sci/Tech," The piracy battered music industry said on Thursday it will sue British, French and Austrian music fans as it intensifies its legal crackdown on Internet song swappers."
Sci/Tech,THE year is 2007. A five-seater spacecraft powers away from an aeroplane  quot;mother ship quot; ten miles above the Mojave Desert in the United States and shoots into the stratosphere.
Sci/Tech,"According to an advisory published on security firm Secunias website, a critical vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word, which can be exploited by a malicious code to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a user #39;s system."
Sci/Tech,It has been a busy few days at Computer Associates (CA) as the company first announced the acquisition of Netegrity and has now released details of a new licensing schema for its large portfolio of mainframe software.
Sports,It #39;s impossible to know how many of the stock-car-racing fans who heard Dale Earnhardt Jr. use a naughty word on television after winning a 500 at Talladega were offended -- or even noticed.
World,"A small package bomb has exploded outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris before dawn, slightly injuring 10 people and shattering nearby windows, but officials said they had no leads about the motive."
World,"  On one side is the incumbent, a conservative career politician who steadfastly defends his decision to send troops to Iraq."
World,THE parents of a tiny premature baby clinging to life in a hospital oxygen box are preparing to let her die in their arms. A High Court judge yesterday ruled that Charlotte Wyatt should be allowed to die in 
Business, General Electric Co.  on Friday reported higher third quarter earnings as strength across many of its financial and industrial businesses outweighed hurricane related insurance losses.
Business, Shares of General Electric Co.  fell slightly before the bell on Friday after the industrial conglomerate said quarterly earnings rose.
Business," German exports fell slightly in August, the government's statistics agency said Friday, in a sign that the strong support from exports for the country's budding recovery is beginning to ease."
Business," General Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> on Friday  reported higher third quarter earnings as strength across many  of its financial and industrial businesses outweighed  hurricane related insurance losses."
Business," U.S. securities regulators have  ratcheted up their probe of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A>, looking at how it repurchased some of its doughnut  franchises, the company said on Friday."
Business, The dollar fell broadly on Friday as  dovish comments from several U.S. central bankers raised doubts  over the health of the world's biggest economy ahead of a  crucial U.S. jobs report.
Business," Shares of General Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A>  fell slightly before the bell on Friday after the industrial  conglomerate said quarterly earnings rose."
Business," Auto parts supplier Johnson Controls  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JCI.N</A> said on Friday it expects higher sales and  earnings in fiscal 2005, driven by strength in both its  automotive group and controls business."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. said yesterday it will eliminate 4,500 more jobs as it absorbs the operations of FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,Eighteen Democratic state senators say the Romney administration must gain legislative approval before moving ahead with a proposal to change the way high-risk drivers are apportioned among auto insurance companies in Massachusetts.
Business,"Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly declared a victory in the war on unwanted e-mail yesterday, as a Florida spammer agreed to pay \$25,000 to settle a state lawsuit alleging violations of a new federal antispam law."
Business,The outlook for the holiday shopping season grew more uncertain yesterday as the nationrsquos largest retailers reported they had a fourth straight month of tepid sales in September.
Business,"Oil prices reached \$53 a barrel yesterday and have advanced more than 20 percent in a month, in large part because output in the Gulf of Mexico was hobbled by a hurricane and has not been restored as quickly as expected."
Business,US Airways' unions say the bankrupt airline is ''barking up the wrong tree quot; as it seeks to ensure its solvency by imposing a 23 percent pay cut on its workers.
Business,"Two airlines plan to expand service at Logan International Airport. Airport officials say JetBlue Airways tomorrow will add a third daily nonstop flight to Fort Lauderdale and a new daily nonstop flight to Fort Myers, both in Florida. Northwest Airlines is planning nonstop daily service to Indianapolis starting Oct. 31, using 50-seat jets, with three flights a day on weekdays ..."
Business,Parmalat's government-appointed administrator filed a suit yesterday against Bank of America in a federal court in North Carolina in the latest attempt by the collapsed dairy giant to recoup money from financial institutions with which it dealt.
Business,Tokyo stocks dipped Friday as investors sold bank shares after Japanese authorities began a criminal investigation into UFJ Holding Inc.
Sports,Minardi boss Paul Stoddart has warned prospective Formula One team Midland F1 that there is no  quot;Abramovich route quot; to the top in the glamour sport.
Sports," Second-seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina lost at the Japan Open Thursday at Toyko, beaten by Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4 in the third round."
World,"A bomb explosion outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris slightly injured nine people today, authorities said, in the first terror attack to strike the French capital in years."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phones have become a must have item for every high powered Japanese businessman, multi tasking mum and self respecting teenager. Even schoolchildren often carry a mobile phone to call home on their way back from late night cram school."
Sci/Tech,"The US has a new head of cyber security, a week after his predecessor suddenly resigned."
World," DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)   British hostage Kenneth Bigley has been killed by his captors in Iraq, Abu Dhabi television reported Friday. The British Foreign Office said it could not confirm the report."
World," Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai  became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize on  Friday, honored for her work planting tens of millions of trees  to save the environment. The award marks a new theme in  interpreting the 1895 will of Sweden's Alfred Nobel, who  founded the prize."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  said on Friday he and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had  agreed to ""focus efforts and forces to fight terror,"" after  bombings at Egyptian resorts killed at least 31 people."
World," A small package bomb exploded outside the  Indonesian embassy in Paris before dawn Friday, slightly  injuring 10 people and shattering nearby windows, but officials  said they had no leads about the motive."
World," North Korea wants bilateral nuclear talks  with the United States but would rejoin stalled six party  meetings at once if Washington dropped its ""hostile policy""  toward Pyongyang, the communist state said on Friday."
World,The UK government is checking unconfirmed reports that British hostage Kenneth Bigley has been killed in Iraq.
World,Saturday's qualifying session for the Japan GP is postponed because of a typhoon.
World,Tony Blair arrives back in Britain from Africa after saying the continent should be the top priority for a new EU battle force.
World,The two main contenders in Australia's federal election make their final pitches before Saturday's poll.
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> PARIS (Reuters) - Companies will spend more money next year\on information technology and other capital investments\compared with 2004, the chief executive of the world's biggest\computer company, IBM Corp, said on Friday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Efforts by Microsoft Corp. and the PC industry to expand into to the living room will get a boost next week as they show off technologies that try to balance Hollywood's piracy fears with the appeal of digital media.
Sci/Tech,"I didn't plan the party right: By the time it was underway, I had to get to work. That's when the breakfast I left on the stove caught fire and the guests fled. No one bothered to call the fire department. When I got home at 6 p.m., my kitchen was a pile of ash."
Sci/Tech,\A plant whose bloom produces an incredible smell has finally flowered in Sydney.
World,New York's Health Department called its oversight of day care centers a bureaucratic maze riddled with problems that spell potential dangers for children.
World, Democratic candidate John Kerry will likely try to shed any appearance of aloofness and President Bush will probably avoid the grimacing that marked their previous face to face encounter when they answer questions from undecided voters Friday night...
World," A string of bombs hit resorts popular with Israelis in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, collapsing a 10 story wing of a luxury hotel and sending thousands of terrified people streaming back into Israel on Friday. At least 27 people were killed, and the death toll appeared likely to rise as rescuers searched through the rubble..."
World," Kenyan environmental activist Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her work as leader of the Green Belt Movement, which has sought to empower women, improve the environment and fight corruption in Africa for almost 30 years.    Maathai, Kenya's deputy environment minister, is the first African woman to win the prize, first awarded in 1901..."
World,"Democrat John Kerry has taken a slight lead over President Bush, according to an Associated Press poll that found him gaining ground with women, boosting his overall popularity and cutting into the president's advantage on national security."
World,"Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan firebrand who mobilized the women of Africa in a powerful crusade against deforestation called the ""Green Belt Movement,"" will receive the Nobel Peace Prize for 2004."
World,"A massive explosion tore off the front of a seaside hotel in the Egyptian resort of Taba late Thursday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 100 in what appeared to be a terrorist attack aimed at Israeli tourists, officials said."
World,"A package filled with explosives blew up outside the Indonesian Embassy in Paris on Friday, slightly wounding nine people in the first terror attack in the French capital in years. The motive was not clear."
Business,"US securities regulators have ratcheted up their probe of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , looking at how it repurchased some of its doughnut franchises, the company said on Friday."
Business," Early stock market indicators turned positive Friday as oil price pressure eased, General Electric posted robust earnings and Canada reported employment growth."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates (CA) has introduced a usage-based pricing and licensing model for its mainframe management products. The model bases licensing costs on measured system usage rather than total potential 
Sports,Manchester United have condemned the disruption of a reserve team match on Thursday by protestors opposed to the potential takeover of the club by American businessman Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,Former France playmaker Zinedine Zidane has been making the most of his new-found freedom since retiring from international football.
Sports,"Clemson football coaches spent the off-season down-playing the unexpected departures of Donnell Washington and Derrick Hamilton, a couple of playmakers who bolted to the pros after their junior seasons."
Sports," Too tired to take batting practice, the bleary eyed Minnesota Twins milled around the Metrodome just hours after another postseason rally by the New York Yankees evened their American League Division Series at one game each."
World,Israel said Friday that the chain of blasts targeting Israeli tourists in Egypt #39;s Red Sea resorts which left some 150 people killed or injured bore the hallmarks of al-Qaida terror network.
Sci/Tech,"Another cyberczar has resigned, and CNET News.com's Charles Cooper wonders why nobody in government seems particularly concerned."
Sci/Tech,German engineering and manufacturing giant Siemens AG is adding another broadband technology to its growing portfolio of new high-speed wireless systems slated for delivery early next year.
Sports, Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes to move closer to the all time season record as the Indianapolis Colts routed the visiting Tennessee Titans 51 24 Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"IT security and research organization The SANS Institute is set to release its annual Top 20 list of Internet security vulnerabilities on Friday, with the intention of offering organizations at least a starting point for addressing critical issues."
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s (AMD's) third-quarter revenue came in a little under the company's earlier predictions, but strong increases in sales of its 64-bit desktop and server processors led to the company's fourth straight profitable quarter."
Business," U.S. businesses added 96,000 jobs to  payrolls in September, the government reported on Friday, a  weaker than expected total that was expected to sharpen a  presidential debate later in the day over the economy's  direction."
Business, Oil prices held near record highs on  Friday even though oil unions in OPEC member Nigeria said a  two day wildcat strike would pass without any impact on  exports.
Business," Shares of CMS Energy Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMS.N</A>  fell before the bell on Friday after it priced a public  offering of 28.5 million shares at  $9.10 per share."
Business,"   CHICAGO (Reuters) - Auto parts supplier Johnson Controls  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JCI.N</A> said on Friday that it expects higher sales and  earnings in fiscal 2005, driven by strength in both its  automotive group and controls businesses."
Business," Citigroup on Friday launched a legal  challenge against Parmalat's restructuring plan, hitting back  after the bankrupt food group took the world's biggest bank to  court and rejected its claims for credit repayment."
Sci/Tech,By MATT SLAGLE     (AP) -- Madden NFL 2005 and Spider-Man 2 are among the dozen video games Nintendo Co. says it plans to offer for is new DS handheld system within a month of the product's November launch...
Sci/Tech,Efforts by Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and the PC industry to expand into to the living room will get a boost next week as they show off technologies that try to balance Hollywood's piracy fears with the appeal of digital media.
Sci/Tech,"By BEN DOBBIN    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Eastman Kodak Co..."
Sci/Tech,"By ELAINE KURTENBACH     SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- China plans ratings systems for online games, books and movies to protect children from violence and sexual content in the nation's latest effort to tighten controls on various media, reports said Friday.    The system for censoring online games will be introduced by the end of October and will come ahead of ""any similar actions on books and movies,"" the state-run newspaper Shanghai Daily said, citing officials attending a conference in Shanghai..."
Business,"U.S. employers probably increased their hiring slightly in September, economists said in advance of jobs figures being released this morning."
Business,The results matched the consensus estimate of 38 cents per share with health care and transportation among the businesses with a jump in orders.
Business,"Oil retreated in Asian trade today, but players in the market remained edgy about tight supplies heading into North America's winter heating season."
Sports," Peja Stojakovic had 27 points, including six 3 pointers, to help the Sacramento Kings win their fourth straight game, 119 105 over the Boston Celtics Sunday night."
Business,Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today said it has been informed by the S.E.C. that the agency's investigation of the company has become a formal probe.
Business," The European Commission condemned Friday a unilateral US decision to terminate a 1992 accord on trans Atlantic air subsidies, saying the move was invalid and therefore the deal remained in force."
Business,"ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. AT amp;T will cut about 7,000 jobs and reduce the value of its assets by \$11."
Business,Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said Friday it has been informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that the agency #39;s investigation of the company has become a formal probe.
Business,"Standard Chartered has won a controlling stake in Indonesia #39;s seventh-largest bank with a bid of \$305 million (170 million pounds), gaining "
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems has entered into a formal agreement with the Eastman Kodak Company to settle all claims in pending litigation regarding a software architecture based on the Java computer language.
Sci/Tech,"THE international record industry has escalated its fight against music piracy, announcing it will file hundreds of lawsuits across Europe against individuals and groups accused of illegally sharing music via the internet."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Spirit and Opportunity have been exploring Mars about three times as long as originally scheduled. The more they look, the more evidence of past liquid water on Mars these robots discover."
Sports,World number three Lleyton Hewitt has booked his place in the semi-final of the Japan Open with a straight sets win over Frenchman Cyril Saulnier.
Sports," #39;Midland F1 #39; will put two Dallara-built cars on the Formula One grid in 2006, it was announced on Friday. Official website F1."
Sports,auloises Fortuna Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi rode his Yamaha YZR-M1 to third place in today #39;s provisional qualifying order at Sepang.
Sports,"Scotland manager Berti Vogts believes he will still be able to field a strong team against Norway, despite a series of call-offs due to injury or illness."
World,"Cambodia #39;s King Norodom Sihanouk announced his abdication while in self-imposed exile in Beijing, plunging the country Thursday into renewed political turmoil."
Business,"(CBS/AP) The Labor Department said Friday that employers #39; payrolls increased by 96,000 overall in September while the unemployment rate held steady at 5.4 percent."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. has said it #39;s bringing more jobs to the New York area. But first, some existing employees apparently will be tossed overboard."
Business,"General Electric Co., the world #39;s largest company by market value, said third-quarter profit rose 11 percent as acquisitions and economic growth spurred the biggest quarterly sales increase in four years."
Sci/Tech,"An unpatched security vulnerability in popular older versions of Microsoft Word poses a severe threat to users, security reporting firm Secunia warned yesterday."
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s doctor Alfonso del Corral claims he warned the club they were taking a risk in signing Jonathan Woodgate and has not ruled out the possibility of an operation to cure the defender #39;s long-standing thigh problem.
Sports,"Makoto Tamada beat Sete Gibernau and and Valentino Rossi to provisional pole for Sunday #39;s Malaysian Grand Prix. The Japanese star, who won the Rio GP in July and the Japan GP last month, clocked two minutes 2.394 seconds on his Honda at Sepang on Friday."
Sports,The Football Association is to introduce a test for the banned drug erthropoietin (EPO) in response to drug claims by Arsenal #39;s Arsene Wenger.
World,UK government officials said they were seeking to corroborate reports by Abu Dhabi television that British hostage Kenneth Bigley has been killed.
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s office insisted Thursday that the diplomatic furor caused by senior adviser Dov Weisglass #39;s comments, that the disengagement plan was designed to freeze the road map peace process, is over."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc.  will recall about 990,000 power adapters for some of its laptop computer models because of a risk of overheating which could lead to a fire or electrical shock, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Friday."
Business," U.S. businesses added 96,000 jobs to  payrolls in September, the government reported on Friday, a  weaker than expected total that was expected to sharpen a  presidential debate later in the day over the economy's  direction."
Business," U.S. securities regulators have  ratcheted up their probe of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A>, looking at its franchise repurchases, the company said  on Friday, triggering a slide of nearly 12 percent in its stock  before the bell."
Business," ALDERSON, W.Va. (Reuters) - Trendsetter Martha Stewart  reported to a minimum-security prison known as ""Camp Cupcake""  on Friday to serve a five-month sentence for a suspicious sale  of stock, U.S. prison officials said."
Business, U.S. stocks were set to open lower on  Friday after a government report showed weaker than expected  job growth in September.
Business,"The US created 96,000 jobs in September, a slowdown from the previous month, in the last major figures before November's election."
Business,US lifestyle guru Martha Stewart begins a five-month prison term for lying about her investments.
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> will recall about  990,000 power adapters for some of its laptop computer models  because of a risk of overheating which could lead to a fire or  electrical shock, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission  said on Friday."
World, Thousands of frightened Israeli tourists rushed back home Friday from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula after car bombs ripped through two Egyptian beach resorts crowded with Israeli visitors.
World,  Stunned US health officials met with British regulators yesterday to discuss the suspension of flu vaccine production that has slashed supplies across the United States and planned to inspect the British factory to see whether any impounded vaccine could be salvaged.
Business,"Crude near \$53 a barrel level as Nigeria and Norway set strikes, bombings in Egypt, Paris. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices see-sawed Friday, getting closer to the \$53 a barrel level, as labor strife in Nigeria "
Business,"Citigroup (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday launched a legal challenge against Parmalat #39;s restructuring plan, hitting back after the bankrupt food group "
Business, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (S63.SG) reported a 17 rise in third quarter net profit Friday because of stronger earnings from its ship repair and shipbuilding activities.
Sci/Tech,"The BRITISH PHONOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY (BPI) announced yesterday (October 7) that they are taking legal action against 28 UK file sharers, kicking off a rolling programme of legal action against  quot;major uploaders quot; - and NME wants to know what you think about "
World," Martha Stewart reported to prison early Friday to begin serving a five month sentence for lying about a stock sale, the federal Bureau of Prisons said..."
Sports,"Typhoon  quot;Ma-on quot; has forced the qualifying for Sunday #39;s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix to be rescheduled, F1 officials said Friday."
Sports,The Football Association announced today they will introduce a test for the banned drug erythropoietin (EPO)  #39;in the near future #39;.
Sports,Harrison Frazar (above) shot a bogey-free 64 to take his place among a crowded group at the top of the leader board with an 8 under at the PGA Michelin Championship in Las Vegas.
World,"British hostage Ken Bigley was beheaded near Baghdad on Thursday afternoon, insurgent sources in the rebel-held town of Falluja said on Friday."
World,"<p></p><p> By Fernanda Ezabella</p><p> SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Matthew Barney haschoreographed dancing girls, filmed a demolition derby insidethe Chrysler Building and dressed up like Harry Houdini all inthe name of art.</p>"
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  reached her second consecutive final with a 6 2, 6 3 victory  over Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn at the Japan Open Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Both companies plan to start offering the super-speedy, cost-effective wireless technology as soon as possible."
Sports,Typhoon Ma-on is due to hit Suzuka in the next few hours and the race organisers have decided to cancel Saturdays two free practice sessions and qualifying as a result. What a weekend
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Thursday are publishing a specification to leverage Web services for managing a broad range of IT systems including PCs and devices on a network.
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. is recalling some of the one million electrical adapters manufactured in China by Delta Electronics Inc. of Taipei and sold for use with Dell notebook computers, following seven reports of the adapters overheating. The adapters pose a risk of fire or electrical shock, according to Dell."
Business," U.S. businesses added 96,000 jobs to payrolls in September, the government reported on Friday, a weaker than expected total that was expected to sharpen a presidential debate later in the day over the economy's direction."
Business," Trendsetter Martha Stewart reported to a minimum security prison known as ""Camp Cupcake"" on Friday to serve a five month sentence for a suspicious sale of stock, U.S. prison officials said."
Business," U.S. stocks fell at the market open on  Friday after a government report showed weaker than expected  job growth in September, a sign the  economy may not be as  strong as Wall Street had estimated."
Business," Johnson   Johnson will send a letter  to doctors next Monday warning them that patients taking its  rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may have a higher risk of  lymphoma, a blood cancer, than those not taking the drug, the  company said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Getting Into Google Book Search - Google Print\\Google Print, Google Print, Argh Argh Argh! Since I got back from Web Search University I have been buried in sites and resources to review. I despair of catching up. And they keep piling on, as evidenced by the launch of Google Print. ..."
Sci/Tech,"GMail Notifier Enhanced\\Google enhanced their GMail Notifier client some days back. Unfortunately, the client did not auto-upgrade as I had originally expected it to. So, I installed the new version manually. It is a minor update with few feature enhancements, thus a minor update in the version number with no ..."
Business,"Trendsetter Martha Stewart reported to a minimum-security prison known as  quot;Camp Cupcake quot; on Friday to serve a five-month sentence for a suspicious sale of stock, US prison officials said."
Business,The European Union rejected the unilateral termination #39; #39; by the US of a 1992 accord that sets limits on government subsidies for Boeing Co.
Business,"Oracle has again extended its \$7.7 billion cash offer for PeopleSoft by two weeks. Shareholders now have until Oct. 22 to tender their shares, Oracle said Thursday."
Business,"The following are comments from stock market analysts and strategists about the US Labor Department #39;s report that US nonfarm payrolls expanded by a less-than-expected 96,000 in September."
Sci/Tech,"Google Print, Google Print, Argh Argh Argh! Since I got back from Web Search University I have been buried in sites and resources to review."
Sci/Tech,The US House of Representatives passed a second spyware bill on Thursday adding more teeth to a previously passed spyware bill that included fines for offenders.
World,"Thursday, Sept 16: Kenneth Bigley and two Americans - Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong - are seized by militants in a dawn raid in the wealthy Al-Mansour district of Baghdad."
World,"  An explosion struck the Indonesian Embassy in Paris today, slightly injuring nine people, a French radio station reported."
Business,"Dell Inc. will recall about 990,000 power adapters for some of its laptop computer models because of a risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire or electrical shock, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Friday."
Business," The economy created another 43,000 jobs last month, pushing the unemployment rate down to 7.1 per cent from 7.2 per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. has agreed to pay US\$92 million to settle a software patent lawsuit brought against it by Eastman Kodak Co., Sun announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The British music industry is to sue 28 internet users it says are illegally swapping music online. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) says it is targeting  quot;major uploaders quot; - those who make music available to share free with others.
Sci/Tech,"xyankee writes  quot;Apple is on the verge of releasing a 60GB iPod that will not only hold a ton of music, but also sport photo-viewing capabilities!"
Sports,Goran Eriksson today admitted he is considering deploying a three man attack against Wales in tomorrows World Cup qualifier.
Sports,"In the latest of his exclusive columns for Crash.net, renowned Eurosport MotoGP commentator Toby Moody provides the latest behind the scenes news from Sepang, analyses the Valentino Rossi/Sete Gibernau championship battle and ponders just how committed "
World,Kenya #39;s environmentalist Wangari Maathai said Friday that she feels  quot;very excited quot; to win the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and pledges to continue to plant the seeds of peace with her fellow Kenyans.
Business," Johnson   Johnson  is warning doctors that patients taking its rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may have a higher risk of lymphoma, a blood cancer, the company said on Friday."
World, Hosts India braced themselves for a harrowing chase on a wearing wicket in the first Test after Australia declined to enforce the follow on here.
Business," Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose  0.9 percent in August, in line with expectations, as stocks of  autos, metals and computer equipment swelled, a government  report showed on Friday."
Business, Oil prices held near record highs on  Friday even though oil unions in OPEC member Nigeria said a  two day wildcat strike would pass without any impact on  exports.
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation into Krispy Kreme, the company announced Friday."
Business,The Russian government delays a decision on whether to revoke Yukos' Siberian oil licences by three months.
Business,"Forget the bulls. Ignore the bears. The week ahead was made for wolves, hogs, and forgetful elephants."
World,"Unlike major movie chains, many Broadway theaters have lagged behind (pun intended) when it comes to the most basic of audience amenities: their seats."
Business,Diversification is usually a road to mediocrity for small companies. The truly great ones stay focused.
World," Martha Stewart reported to prison early Friday to begin serving a five month sentence for lying about a stock sale, the federal Bureau of Prisons said..."
World," A lackluster unemployment report, troubling terrorism developments and fresh questions about President Bush's rationale for invading Iraq frame the second face to face encounter Friday night between Bush and John Kerry..."
Sports,"A year ago, Danny Ellis was preparing for a trip to the PGA TOUR qualifying school. He played well there, too, finishing second, but his 2004 season on TOUR hasnt been as prosperous as he would like."
World," The German government, in which pro environment Greens share power, applauded the choice Friday of Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai as this year #39;s Nobel Peace Prize winner."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. will recall about 990,000  power adapters for some of its laptop computer models because  of a risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire or  electrical shock, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission  said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Google is already viewed by many as the king of search engines, but the newly public company is continuing to launch new services like ""Google Print"" to keep its crown safe from close competitors. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,\Fifty mini-satellites are to be sent into space in 2007 to celebrate the launch of the first ever satellite Sputnik 1.
Business," Krispy Kreme said Friday that US stock market regulators have launched a formal investigation into the company, bumping up the status of what was originally an informal probe."
Business,"term interest rate futures jumped on Friday after US jobs growth for September was reported below expectations, suggesting the Federal Reserve could slow down its program of rate increases."
Sci/Tech,And a report about why the next place for travelers could be out of this world. How would you like to take a rocket ship into space?
Sci/Tech,"Sony and other technology companies working to launch the next generation of DVD format, Blu-ray Disc, are planning to develop a smaller (8cm) version of the disc, Sony have said."
Sci/Tech,"Honeywell, with Valley-based aerospace operations, has filed a patent lawsuit against 34 electronics companies claiming infringement of its technology that increases the brightness of images and reduces certain interference effects on a liquid crystal "
Sports,A group calling itself the Midland Group has joined forces with chassis maker Dallara to become the first new team to enter the sport since Toyota began competing in 2002.
Sports,"Australia is in a commanding position at stumps on day three of the first cricket Test against India in Bangalore, despite a late fightback from the home side."
Sports,"The Belgian cycling federation for doping has banned Johan Museeuw, Chris Peers and Jo Planckaert for four years. None of the three failed a test but all have been implicated in the trafficking ring run by vet Jose Landuyt."
World,"The British hostage held in Iraq by a militant group led by al-Qaida ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed Friday, pan-Arab Abu Dhabi TV reported."
World,"World News: Oslo, Oct 8 : Kenya #39;s environmentalist Wangari Maathai has won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize  quot;for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace, quot; the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday."
World,"TEN people were injured yesterday when a bomb exploded outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris. Most of the victims, who included four embassy staff, were hit by flying glass."
World,"A major polio epidemic in West and Central Africa is inevitable in coming months, but the disease could be eradicated worldwide next year by mass immunizations, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday."
Business,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (08/10/04) - The fierce competition between aerospace giants Airbus and Boeing is heating up, as the US and EU take their complaints to the World Trade Organization (WTO), protesting against what they call unfair subsidies for the two "
Business,Reported profit of \$44 million for third quarter over a loss of \$31 million a year ago and predicts 10 increase in sales for the 4th quarter.
Business,"  Tokyo stocks slipped for a second straight day Friday as tech issues such as Fujitsu, NEC and Kyocera lost ground."
Business,"Thomson Corp., owner of the Westlaw legal-research and First Call financial data services, will sell its media unit, which includes the Bond Buyer and American Banker magazines, for \$350 million to buyout firm Investcorp SA."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the biggest creditor of Parmalat Finanziaria SpA, sued Italy for its handling of the foodmaker #39;s bankruptcy, saying the restructuring violated its rights as a lender owed almost 540 million euros (\$665 million)."
Business,General Electric is posting quarterly earnings in line with Wall Street expectations. The diversified manufacturer and financial services company says revenue rose 15 percent on higher 
Business,"AT amp;T Corp., the former monopoly that once dominated the US phone market, said Thursday it will cut another 20 per cent of its workforce and suffer an asset writedown of US\$11."
Sci/Tech,"Has recalled the power adapters due to a risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire or electrical shock. WASHINGTON: Dell Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Even before Burt Rutans SpaceShipOne soared on her second flight in six days to win the Ansari X Prize, the flamboyant British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Atlantic Airline, decided that he had seen an opportunity to make even more "
Sci/Tech,The US House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed a bill that would make using spyware to snoop of the online activities of consumers a criminal offence.
Sci/Tech,Security advisory service Secunia said that it has discovered a highly critical vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000 and 2002 that can be exploited to cause a denial of service attack and compromise a user #39;s system.
Sci/Tech,The iPod looks set to make a further step into PDA territory if claims that Apple is preparing a 60GB model equipped with a 2in colour display and iPhoto synchronisation prove correct.
Sci/Tech,"Thrill seekers are paying 100,000 to ride rockets that haven #39;t even been built yet, and new airline Virgin Galactic promises to be up and soaring in the next three years."
Sci/Tech,"MANHASSET, NY Siemens Communications said Friday (Oct. 8) it will develop wireless broadband products using Flash-OFDM technology from Flarion Technologies."
Sports,Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer poses in front of a set of makeshift goal posts in the Solomon Islands. Photo: Tim Clayton. Australian coach Frank Farina last night admitted anything 
Sports,Manchester United condemned the fans who disrupted a reserve team game to protest a potential takeover of the club by American businessman Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,"World No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo, looking to defend her shaky perch atop the WTA Rankings, moved into the quarterfinals Thursday at Filderstadt with a tough 7-5, 6-4 win over Swiss Patty  quot;Handshake quot; Schnyder."
Sports,"Dodgers are on the verge of being swept again, and this time it #39;s the bottom of the Cardinal order that does much of the damage."
Sports,"BANGALORE, India : Hosts India braced themselves for a harrowing chase on a wearing wicket in the first Test after Australia declined to enforce the follow-on here."
World,"Taliban fighters fired rockets in parts of Afghanistan on Friday, the eve of the first direct presidential election in the country."
Business," The United States was justified in  terminating an aircraft pact with the European Union because  the EU gave Airbus production subsidies that violated the pact,  a U.S. trade official said on Friday."
Business," U.S. securities regulators have  ratcheted up their probe of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> franchise buybacks, the company said on Friday,  triggering a sharp drop in its stock."
Business," A generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A>  $3 billion epilepsy treatment Neurontin is set to hit  the U.S. market after Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALO.N</A> said on Friday it  will sell the cheaper version."
World, California voters love their governor but do not want to see Arnold Schwarzenegger as president and do not like the idea of amending the U.S. Constitution to let him run.
World, Democrats' hopes of retaining a Senate seat in Georgia are fading fast and such a loss could deal a fatal blow to the party's chances of regaining control of the Senate.
World," Bombs killed at least 26 people in  Egyptian Red Sea resorts packed with Israeli tourists, sending  thousands fleeing home across the border. Israel said it  suspected al Qaeda was behind the attacks."
Business,British Airways is to raise its fuel surcharge as a result of the continuing increase in the price of oil.
World," Taliban insurgents fired rockets in parts  of Afghanistan and a huge truck bomb was intercepted on the eve  of the first presidential election in the rugged, war torn  land, underlining the risk of sabotage by Islamic radicals."
World," A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.6  hit Manila in the Philippines overnight, the U.S. Geological  Survey's earthquake center in Golden, Colorado reported on  Friday."
Business,"A peace deal between rebel gangs in Nigeria helped drag the price of a barrel of oil back below \$50 in New York yesterday, giving a boost to the equity markets and pushing "
Business,"Credit Suisse First Boston maintained a  quot;neutral quot; rating on Advanced Micro Devices (nyse: AMD - news - people ), saying third-quarter earnings fell below expectations but that fourth-quarter outlook appears surprisingly healthy."
Business,"US businesses added 96,000 jobs to payrolls in September, the government has reported, a weaker-than-expected total that is expected to sharpen a presidential debate later in the day over the economy #39;s direction."
Business,"  General Electric Co. #39;s third quarter earnings rose 11 percent and revenue jumped 15 percent as orders rose sharply, the company said Friday."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. will cut more than 20 percent of its workforce this year, ratcheting up its planned layoffs from a previously estimated target of 8 percent, the long-distance telecommunications carrier announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"About 4.4 million AC adapters sold worldwide with Dell notebooks between September 1998 and February 2002 were recalled Friday. Dell sold the adapters with its Latitude, Inspiron and Precision series of computers, as well as separately."
Sci/Tech,"In 1927 the Spirit of St. Louis carried Charles Lindburgh from New York to Paris to a \$25,000 prize, and more importantly, into the history books which continue to inspire."
Sci/Tech,"Google has developed Google SMS, a beta version of a service that is to enable users of mobile phones and other handheld devices to use its online search engine."
Sports,Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says fans should not expect Australia to rout the Solomon Islands in Saturday #39;s first leg of the Confederations Cup qualifiers.
Sports,LAUREN JACKSON will start her quest for a first WNBA title in the United States this morning (AEST) with a heavy heart after saying farewell to her  quot;precious nan quot; 10 days ago from Seattle.
World,A Kenyan environmental activist whose children graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway today.
World,"The world is watching closely the outcome of an election campaign that has mostly dealt with bread-and-butter domestic issues, writes Tony Parkinson."
World,Leaders of an Asia-Europe grouping urged new member Myanmar on Friday to improve its rights record and pursue democratic reforms but a final statement is unlikely to call 
World,On Sept. 29th Members of the militant wing of Hamas fired a Qassam rocket across the Gaza border into the Israeli town of Sederot killing two small children.
World,A bill to let General  Musharraf stay as both Pakistani president and army chief  goes before parliament.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letter</strong> Transylvania: the spine-tingling truth
World," Martha Stewart reported to prison before sunrise Friday to begin serving a five month sentence for lying about a stock sale, slipping all but unnoticed past waiting supporters and reporters..."
World," An auction of important manuscripts, letters and other items belonging to poet and playwright Oscar Wilde goes up for auction this month, the 150th anniversary of the ever controversial Irish born writer's birthday.    The 104 item collection, exhibited Thursday at Sotheby's Manhattan location, includes some of the most desirable items from the witty Wilde's holdings..."
Sci/Tech," Google is already viewed by many as the king of search engines, but the newly public company is continuing to launch new services to keep its crown safe from competitors."
Sci/Tech, Certain adapters may pose a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Sci/Tech, Hard drive based digital audio player will be available by the end of the year.
Sci/Tech,"The Taiwan-made AC adapters sold with Dell notebooks can overheat, posing risk of fire and electrical shock."
World," A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hit Manila in the Philippines overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey's earthquake center in Golden, Colorado reported on Friday."
World, Pakistan's pro military government on Friday tabled a bill in parliament to allow President Pervez Musharraf to stay on as army chief despite his pledge to give up the job by the end of the year.
Sci/Tech,"Optical storage format had been highly anticipated in 2001, but never made it to market."
World,Afghan forces in the southern city of Kandahar say they have foiled a truck bomb that could  have killed hundreds.
World,"Four decades after he barged onto Northern Ireland #39;s rancorous political stage vowing never to compromise, Protestant cleric Ian Paisley holds the key to striking a new deal to seal peace in the province."
Business,The Financial Services Agency filed a criminal complaint Thursday against UFJ Bank and three former bank executives for interfering in an inspection last autumn.
Business,"  Investcorp SA, a private investment firm, has inked a  $350 million all cash deal to buy 54 business publications put on the block by The Thomson Corp."
Business,"A plausible public commitment to pursue low inflation coupled with central bank autonomy make monetary policy more effective, Federal Reserve Governor Ben Bernanke said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Dell is recalling some of the one million electrical adapters manufactured in China by Delta Electronics of Taipei and sold for use with Dell notebook computers, following seven reports of the adapters overheating."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES NASA #39;s Mars rovers continue to perform, working three times longer than their designed lives and prompting controllers to give them additional chores."
Sci/Tech,"The US House of Representatives unanimously passed a second bill to combat spyware. The Internet Spyware Prevention Act, or I-SPY, would impose a five-year prison term on those found guilty of using spyware to commit a crime."
Sports,"Midland Group, a privately-owned international trading and investment organisation, has announced its involvement in Formula One racing, but is not buying the Jaguar team."
Sports,"GREG MURPHY yesterday emphatically laid his claim for a fourth Bathurst crown, while four-time winner Mark Skaife experienced one of his worst days at the circuit."
World," Reports of the death of Kenneth Bigley, a British national who was taken hostage in Iraq last month,  quot;are not confirmed quot;, a senior British government minister stressed on Friday."
World,"CANADIAN Prime Minister Paul Martin yesterday headed off a no-confidence vote that could have brought down his Government, but immediately sailed into a new row over a stricken submarine."
Sports," Michael Phelps made a winning  return to the pool at the world short course championships  Thursday, capturing the 200 meters freestyle title and the  first of a possible six gold medals."
Sci/Tech,"An unpatched security vulnerability in popular older versions of Microsoft Word poses a severe threat to users, security reporting firm Secunia warned yesterday.\"
World,Sunday #39;s exchange is just one striking example of the post-Arafat thawing of relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors. BY SALAH NASRAWI.
Business," The United States posted disappointingly weak jobs growth in September, adding firepower to a pre election Democratic assault on President George W. Bush's record."
Business," General Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> on Friday  said its third quarter earnings inched up 1 percent as strength  across many of its financial and industrial businesses  outweighed hurricane related insurance losses."
Business, Treasury debt prices jumped on Friday  after a soft U.S. jobs report revived speculation the Federal  Reserve may not raise interest rates as far and fast as the  market had feared.
Business," ALDERSON, W.Va. (Reuters) - Trendsetter Martha Stewart  arrived at a minimum-security prison known as ""Camp Cupcake""  under cover of early morning darkness on Friday to serve a  five-month sentence for lying about a stock sale."
World,"An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 shook Manila on Friday night, sending high rises swaying, knocking out power to some areas and sending frightened residents into the streets. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage."
Business,"Bank of America Corp., which operates 25 branches in San Antonio, plans to cut about 2.5 percent, or 4,500 jobs, from its work force."
Business,Weaker-than-expected jobs growth in September has stocks searching for direction. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 15 points in today #39;s early going.
Business,Miller Brewing Co. and Univision Communications Inc. have signed a \$100 million cross-platform advertising and marketing deal. The contract between the US #39;s second-largest brewer and the nation #39;s leading Spanish 
Sci/Tech,The twin rovers on Mars - now reviving having survived the freezing depths of Martian winter - have found new signs that water was once plentiful on Mars.
World,"Karam Abu Najib (center, 14) and friends brandishing some of the exploded bottles used in their deadly game with the Israeli military."
Business,Commercial bank North Fork Bancorp Inc. said Friday that it agreed to sell manufactured housing finance unit GreenPoint Credit LLC to Green Tree Servicing LLC.
Sci/Tech,MSN has delayed by a week the start of its beta for its MSN Messenger 7 instant-messaging client until some time next week. MSN officials had said the company planned to commence the MSN Messenger 7 beta this 
Sports,Europe #39;s Ryder Cup players continued to bask in the glow of their victory over the United States as David Howell and Luke Donald climbed to the top 
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - The first week of training camp is not over and the New Jersey Nets best player, Jason Kidd, has sounded off twice."
World,UK government officials said they were seeking to corroborate reports by Abu Dhabi television that British hostage Kenneth Bigley has been killed.
World,"The bombings on Egypt #39;s Red Sea coast appear to bear the hallmarks of al Qaeda or a related group and to fit the agenda of Osama bin Laden #39;s network, security sources and analysts said."
World, Rockets rained on Afghan cities and military posts and a huge truck bomb was seized as the war weary nation prepared for Saturday's historic presidential elections under the threat of further militant attacks.
Business," Thomson Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOC.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOC.TO</A> said on Friday it  will sell its media division to investment group Investcorp in  a  $350 million cash deal that will tighten its focus on  electronic publishing."
Sports,"LANDOVER, Md. Derrick Ward chose a bad day to score his first career touchdown in the NFL. A rookie who was signed by the Giants off the Jets #39; practice squad earlier this year, Ward returned "
Business,"The graphics chipmaker is optimistic about the future, but competitors aren't standing still."
Business,Drugmaker Alpharma Inc. on Friday said it launched its generic version of Pfizer Inc. #39;s Neurontin for the treatment of epilepsy.
Business,British Airways announced Friday that it was increasing its fuel surcharge on both short-haul and long-haul flight tickets because of rising oil prices.
Business,"Thomson Corp., owner of the Westlaw legal-research and First Call financial data services, is selling 54 business publications including the Bond Buyer and American Banker for \$350 million to buyout firm Investcorp SA."
Sci/Tech,"Kodak and Sun Microsystems have reached a settlement in their patent dispute over Java technology, with Sun agreeing to fork over \$92 million to settle the suit."
Sci/Tech,"The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of 990,000 AC adapters distributed by Round Rock-based Dell Inc."
Sci/Tech,"jpkunst writes  quot;ZDNet UK reports and PCWorld.com report that, according to Netscape founder Marc Andreessen, whose comments came during a discussion with Yahoo Chief Operating Officer Dan Rosensweig at the Web 2.0 Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday "
Sci/Tech,"com October 8, 2004, 8:28 AM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies."
Sci/Tech,"September #39;s hurricanes Jeanne, Frances, and Ivan pummeld the Florida coast, but they also took a toll on spam during the month, at least according to vendor FrontBridge."
Sports,"With No. 14 Minnesota trying to become the seventh Big Ten member to earn a Bowl Championship Series berth, it #39;s a good time to point out that - in an age of conference expansion - staying small has its advantages."
Sci/Tech," It may have brought some luster to the riverfront when it was built a half century ago, but today the Chicago Sun Times building looks like it belongs there about as much as a barge at a yacht club."
World," An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook Manila on Friday night, swaying high rises, knocking out power over a wide area and sending frightened residents into the streets. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage."
Business,"Most large US banks appear poised to post higher third-quarter profits, but may struggle to post big gains as sluggish commercial lending and weak stock trading "
Business,"The US House has approved a \$136 billion corporate tax cut package, but the measure faces hurdles to passage in the Senate. The overall bill is aimed at repealing a corporate "
Business,"US payrolls grew by just 96,000 workers in September, the government said on Friday in a surprisingly weak report that will sharpen criticism of President "
Business,"Alcan Inc., one of the world #39;s largest aluminum producers, said Friday it agreed to sell assets of its ores and concentrates trading division to Ocean Partners Holdings Ltd."
Business,"Flash memory remained profitable for AMD, but declined sharply from the previous quarter due to inventory adjustments at cell phone manufacturers."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 08, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Dell Inc. is recalling about 990,000 electrical adapters manufactured in China by Taipei, Taiwan-based Delta Electronics Inc."
Sci/Tech,German telecommunications gear maker Siemens is backing a new kind of broadband wireless technology that will compete with Wi-Fi and 3G cellular services.
Sci/Tech,"The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) has banned sales of a rare Asian dolphin. Environmentalists say the move is necessary to save the Irrawaddy dolphin, whose numbers are thought to be as low as 1,000 in the wild."
Sci/Tech,"When IBM started talking about its next generation version of WebSphere Appli-cation Server (code named Vela) late last year, company officials were all hopped up about how the upcoming product was to be the first componentized version of the server."
Sci/Tech,"Mount St. Helens #39; recent eruption may be replaying a scene straight from the geochemical drama that led to life on Earth. Besides ash and lava, most volcanoes "
Sports,Frank Lampard is backing Englands three-pronged attack to put the frighteners on Wales in Saturdays World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.
Sports,Germany #39;s new coach Juergen Klinsmann will seek to extend his unbeaten run to three in a friendly against Iran on Saturday but a smouldering dispute between his goalkeepers has put a damper on his spirits.
Sports,A winning streak of two games will propel the United States into the regional finals of World Cup qualifying by Wednesday night. The Americans play at El Salvador on Saturday night in Group A of the North 
World,"Wangari Maathai of Kenya became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote democracy, protect the environment and improve social conditions."
World,"This morning, as Australians prepare to vote in their federal election, John Winston Howard looks increasingly likely to win a fourth term as Prime Minister, eclipsing Labor #39;s Bob Hawke to become "
Sci/Tech," At TechXNY Expo, the duo showcased an RV outfitted with servers, software, VOIP and more. They plan to roll out more trucks and visit 250 cities as part of a new initiative to bring technology to SMBs in remote parts of the country."
Sci/Tech, Oracle Corp. chief executive Lawrence Ellison said discussions within the company at this point are leaning toward lowering the  #36;21 a share bid Oracle is offering for rival PeopleSoft Inc.
Sci/Tech, The federal government will begin poisoning prairie dogs in southwestern South Dakota next week after reaching a deal with conservationists designed to protect the endangered black footed ferret.
Sci/Tech, The X Prize Foundation and the World Technology Network announced today the formation of a joint venture to launch a series of technology incentive prizes to help spur innovation and breakthroughs in a range of scientific arenas.
Sci/Tech," A partial solar eclipse will take place next week, oddly ending the day before    it begins."
Sci/Tech,The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) bans all commercial sales of the rare Asian Irrawaddy dolphin.
Sci/Tech,Scientists release a first draft of the bovine genome - a run through of the genetic code that describes a cow.
Business," Citigroup launched a legal challenge  against Parmalat's restructuring plan on Friday, hitting back  after the insolvent food group rejected its claims for credit  repayment and sued the bank for damages."
Business," Johnson   Johnson is warning doctors  that patients taking its rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may  have a higher risk of lymphoma, a blood cancer, the company  said on Friday."
World," A strong earthquake jolted Manila and  other parts of the northern Philippines on Friday night,  prompting many to rush into the streets, but officials said  there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage."
World," A small parcel bomb exploded outside the  Indonesian embassy in Paris before dawn on Friday, slightly  injuring 10 people and shattering windows, but officials said  they had no clues to the motive."
Business,Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram seeks to allay foreign investor fears over the influence of communist parties on his government.
World,A banned substance is found in the horse of Ireland's Olympic show jumping champion Cian O'Connor.
Business,The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.4 percent. The figures are expected to sharpen a presidential debate on domestic policy set for tonight.
Business,"Lawrence Ellison, Oracle's chief executive, said the company could lower the \$21-a-share bid Oracle is offering for rival PeopleSoft."
Business,Oil prices held near record highs today even though oil unions in OPEC member Nigeria said a two-day wildcat strike would pass without any impact on exports.
Business,"PARIS The parent company of European aircraft maker Airbus has proposed splitting a contested US Air Force contract for refueling tankers with its rival, Chicago-based Boeing."
World," Martha Stewart reported to prison before sunrise Friday to begin serving a five month sentence for lying about a stock sale, slipping all but unnoticed past waiting supporters and reporters..."
World," British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who pleaded tearfully last month for Prime Minister Tony Blair to meet his kidnappers' demands, was beheaded by his captors, his brother said Friday.   ""We can confirm that the family has now received absolute proof that Ken Bigley was executed by his captors,"" Phil Bigley said in a statement he read on national television in Britain..."
World, A lackluster unemployment report and fresh questions about President Bush's rationale for invading Iraq frame the second face to face encounter Friday night between Bush and Sen...
World," Investors pushed stocks lower Friday as a surprisingly lackluster job creation report deepened Wall Street's pessimism over the health of the economy, while a solid earnings report from General Electric Co. minimized losses for blue chips..."
World," British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who pleaded tearfully last month for Prime Minister Tony Blair to meet his kidnappers' demands, was beheaded by his captors, a witness who saw the videotaped killing said Friday.    The witness, who asked not to be identified by name, said the tape   sent to Abu Dhabi TV   showed six hooded, armed men standing behind the kneeling Bigley, whom the witness recognized from two previous tapes released by the kidnappers in which he pleaded for his life..."
Sci/Tech,"No sweat, says the new CEO, who's imported from IBM. He also knows this will be the challenge of a lifetime."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle CEO says rival company raised the idea, but talks foundered over who'd lead the conjoined company. \<br /> Oracle e-mails urged scare tactics "
Business,The computer company recalls nearly a 1 million power adapters that could start fires. Also: Microsoft continues pursuit towards the computer television   hellip;. Nextel   rsquo;s phone is a mapquest in your hand   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech,"""Every online gambling site is paying extortion,"" says Alan Paller of the SANS Institute."
Sci/Tech,"The company teams up with Flarion, which makes a new kind of wireless technology that competes with Wi-Fi and 3G cellular."
Sci/Tech," (Oct 8, 2004) Now operating three times longer than originally expected, NASA #39;s Mars Exploration Rovers are still turning up fresh evidence that liquid water once flowed on Mars."
Sci/Tech,"Google has launched a search service for mobile devices, based on the SMS (short messaging service) protocol. Users can perform searches for phone numbers, dictionary definitions and product "
Sci/Tech,"Sponsors of the \$10 million (euro8.13 million) Ansari X Prize, which helped propel a privately built manned rocket into space this week, announced Thursday a plan to offer other prizes to spur innovation in other fields."
Sports,"Arriving to a euphoric welcome by thousands of cheering locals in Tehran, Germany #39;s national soccer team takes on Iran Saturday in a friendly that promises much star-packed action."
Sports,"Brad Friedel could have played his last game for the United States. A veteran of three World Cups, the 33-year-old keeper is not on the current roster and was quoted as saying on "
World,"Thirtynine leaders from Asia and Europe yesterday began informal talks on issues on trade, security threats and terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction "
World,One of the principal defendants in the Pitcairn Island sex abuse trials pleaded guilty to three charges yesterday but claimed to have been  quot;in love quot; with a 13-year-old girl with whom he had a long affair.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is investigating a reported vulnerability in its ASP.Net that could allow an attacker to bypass security features on a Web server and view sensitive content, the company said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is expanding its efforts to move from a ""trade secrets"" company to one that banks on sharing its intellectual property (IP) and benefits from being seen as a more cooperative and open-industry player."
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. (HP) will begin selling managed IT and communications services next year to small and medium size businesses in three continents, offering Internet access, servers, voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and help desk calls at fixed monthly rates, an HP official said."
Sci/Tech,The SANS Institute identifies the top 20 Internet vulnerabilities of the year.
Sci/Tech," Nearly 60 percent of computer networks in Chinese offices, including those in the national defence department and the government, have been hit by Internet viruses or attacks, reported state media."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.  Chief Executive Larry Ellison said on Friday his company has talked about revising its current  #36;21 per share offer to buy rival PeopleSoft Inc. , although it has focused more on lowering the bid instead of raising it."
Sci/Tech," From lines scratched in ancient dirt to Medieval charts with drawings of monsters in unknown parts of the ocean to modern computer printouts, maps have served a vital role throughout human history. Now, one of the nation's most venerable mapmakers, the National Geographic Society, is updating its massive Atlas of the World."
Sci/Tech,Computer giant Dell is recalling 4.4 million laptop power adapters in response to worries that they could dangerously overheat. 
World," The authors of the deadly suicide bombings in Taba, Egypt  quot;came from Sinai quot; an Israeli army general said at the Taba border passage between Israel and Egypt."
World, Election officials are worried that a massive write in campaign mounted by Republicans in the scandal ridden Salt Lake County mayoral race could hold up final results in other races around the state.
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. is recalling about 990,000 AC adapters used with notebook personal computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A sticky substance from the skin of frogs could be used to repair human knee joints, scientists believe."
Business,"B amp;G Foods Holdings Corp. fell flat in its trading debut Thursday, and shares were nearly unchanged from their reduced opening price in Friday afternoon activity as investors mulled mixed results from two other "
Sci/Tech,A fired NASA safety inspector accused of falsifying space shuttle inspection reports pleaded not guilty to 166 criminal charges on Friday and a trial was tentatively set for Dec. 1.
Sci/Tech,"IT security and research organization The SANS Institute is releasing its annual Top 20 list of Internet security vulnerabilities this week, with the intention of offering organizations at least a starting point for addressing critical issues."
Sci/Tech,Google has launched a beta test of a new service that allows mobile users to access its database from their handsets using short message service.
Sci/Tech,"As the program name suggests, Computer Associates #39; new Measured Workload Pricing bases licensing costs on how much the system is sued rather than on total potential hardware capability."
Sports,"The Sooners are difficult to defend because they are so balanced, averaging 242.2 yards rushing and 227.2 yards passing per game. Sixth-year senior quarterback Jason White is like the forgotten Heisman winner "
World,CANADIAN prime minister Paul Martin and top navy chiefs are backing Barrow shipyard after pressure mounted for Britain to be sued over the submarine tragedy.
World,"JERUSALEM Oct. 8, 2004 - Three previously unknown groups, including one reportedly linked to al-Qaida, published separate claims of responsibility for the deadly car bombings at two Egyptian resorts crowded with Israeli tourists."
World,"We can confirm that the family has received absolute proof that Ken Bigley was executed by his captors. How we all, as individuals, handle crisis situations will differ from person to person, family member to family member."
Sports," LYON, France (Reuters) - U.S. Open semi-finalist Joachim  Johansson suffered a surprise defeat by fellow Swede Robin  Soderling at the Lyon Grand Prix Friday."
World," International publisher Random House has found itself forced to release a separate cover for US star author Philip Roth's new novel,  quot;The Plot Against America, quot; for the German market due to its use of a Nazi swastika, the company said."
World," At least 54 people have died and more than a million have fled their homes as torrential rains lashed parts of India and Bangladesh, officials said."
Business," The European Union and the United  States exchanged blows again on Friday over a transatlantic  aircraft pact, sharpening a trade row and calling into question  funding for the world's top aircraft makers."
Business," Stocks fell on Friday, pressured by  declines in the drug and semiconductor sectors and  by  slower than expected U.S. jobs growth in September."
Business,A US judge has dismissed the racketeering case against media tycoon Lord Black brought by Hollinger International.
Business,"As it moves ahead with a variety of initiatives, investors may want to be cautious about the search specialist."
Business,"General Electric today reported third-quarter earnings of \$4.051 billion, an increase of 1 percent from the same quarter last year."
Business,"A host of companies led by Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and Intel has revised and released a specification for making sure computer systems have a common way to communicate."
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. is recalling about 990,000 AC adapters used with notebook personal computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday."
Sci/Tech,A former Nasa inspector has been accused of lying about inspecting crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery before and after the Columbia disaster that killed seven astronauts and grounded the entire orbiter fleet.
Sports,ADAM GILCHRIST has learned from history and has India cornered as Australia took wobbly steps towards a watershed Test win yesterday.
Sports,"History looks to repeat itself in the biggest game to date of the Pacific-10 Conference this weekend. Two of the nation #39;s elite programs will square off when co-defending national champion USC (4-0 overall, 1-0 Pac-10) hosts No."
Sports," Junior guard J.J. Sullinger has been disciplined for being charged with drunken driving but there are no plans to suspend him, Ohio State coach Thad Matta said Friday."
Business,"Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Larry Ellison said on Friday his company has talked about revising its current \$21-per-share offer to buy rival PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"The European Union and the United States exchanged blows again on Friday over a transatlantic aircraft pact, sharpening a trade row and calling into question funding for the world #39;s top aircraft makers."
Business," Just hours away from the second presidential debate Friday night, politicians from both political parties said the September employment report supported their views on the US economy."
Business,"The adoption of a specific numerical target for inflation would likely do little to improve monetary policy in the United States and could hurt, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson said on Friday."
Business,General Electric (GE ) posted 38 cents vs. 36 cents third-quarter earnings per share (adjusted) on a 15 rise in total revenue. GE narrowed its 2004 earnings per share guidance to \$1.
Sports,David Howell further justified his selection by readaBet on the second day of the Dunhill Links Championship and now holds a one-stroke lead after posting a 65 at St.
Business, U.S. Treasury debt rallied on Friday  as a weak employment report revived talk the Federal Reserve  might slow the pace of interest rate increases.
World,Martha Stewart beat the news media trailing her every move at their own game today by announcing herself that she had checked into prison in West Virginia.
World, Investors pushed stocks lower Friday as a surprisingly lackluster job creation report deepened Wall Street's pessimism over the health of the economy. Blue chips had modest losses despite solid earnings report from General Electric Co...
World," British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who pleaded tearfully last month for Prime Minister Tony Blair to meet his kidnappers' demands, was beheaded by his captors, his brother said Friday.   ""We can confirm that the family has now received absolute proof that Ken Bigley was executed by his captors,"" Philip Bigley said in a statement he read on national television in Britain..."
Business,The Dow Jones industrial average is down 34 points at ten-thousand-91. Gainers on the New York Stock Exchange hold a four-to-three lead over losers.
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that the US Securities  amp; Exchange Commission notified it yesterday that it is investigating it, without specifying any further details."
Sci/Tech,"Dell on Friday voluntarily recalled 4.4 million AC adapters for its notebooks after receiving seven reports of the adapters overheating, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock for users."
Sci/Tech,  One of NASA #39;s Mars rovers has found a rock that could provide new evidence that water once existed on the red planet.
Sci/Tech,The US government has sued a New Hampshire man in its first attempt to crack down on Internet  quot;spyware quot; that seizes control of a user #39;s computer without permission.
Sci/Tech,"Flarion Technologies #39; FLASH-OFDM technology has received a vote of confidence from Siemens, thanks to a new licensing deal forged between the two companies that calls for Siemens to begin offering "
Sci/Tech,"Mac sites were abuzz Friday on reports that Apple is readying a color-screen iPod in time for the holidays. According to Mac news and rumor site Think Secret, the 60GB device would be similar to the current "
Sci/Tech,On a unanimous vote the US House of Representatives Thursday approved a bill making many  quot;spyware quot; activities illegal. Spyware can be surreptitiously loaded into a computer via the Internet and extract information 
Sci/Tech," The U.S. government has sued a New Hampshire man in its first attempt to crack down on Internet ""spyware"" that seizes control of a user's computer without permission."
Business," Oracle #39;s chief executive Larry Ellison on Friday said the company may be inclined to lower its  $7.7 billion hostile offer for PeopleSoft, according to published reports."
Business," quot;Sun is in this big battle with Microsoft for enterprise commitments, quot; Jonathan Eunice, an analyst with the research firm Illuminata, told the E-Commerce Times."
Business, A US federal court judge has thrown out Hollinger International #39;s  $1.25 billion US lawsuit against Conrad Black and other former executives of the company.
Business,"Thomson Corp. completed its evolution into an electronic purveyor of financial, legal and scientific information today as it sold Thomson Media - the last of its traditional advertising-based publishing businesses -or \$350 million US."
Business,"Alpharma Inc. (ALO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday began selling a cheaper generic version of Pfizer Inc. #39;s (PFE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) \$3 billion a "
Sci/Tech,A cracked rock called Escher is helping NASA scientists reconstruct the history of water on Mars. They say that the crater currently being explored by the Opportunity rover may have been shaped by a second 
Sci/Tech,"IBM has taken several new steps to keep its mainframe server line a vital part of computing, including adding features and an expanding sales and training in China, while Unisys has upgraded its rival products."
Sci/Tech,Dell has taken an aggressive pricing strategy in its competition with Apple in the music player space. Jupiter Research analyst Joe Wilcox reported in his 
Sci/Tech,Nintendo today held a touch-and-feel event for its forthcoming DS handheld in Tokyo. One of the interesting tidbits revealed by president Satoru Iwata is that not only will it be possible for multiple users 
Sci/Tech,"The FBI yesterday seized a pair of UK servers used by Indymedia, the independent newsgathering collective, after serving a subpoena in the US on Indymedia #39;s hosting firm, Rackspace."
Sports,"SUZUKA, Japan - Qualifying for this weekend #39;s Japanese Grand Prix on the Formula One racing tour is rescheduled because of a typhoon forecast."
Sports,"Robin Soderling of Sweden beat fourth-seeded countryman Joachim Johansson 6-3, 6-4 in a quarterfinal match Friday at the Lyon Open."
Sci/Tech,Federal attorneys are trying to shut down an allegedly illicit Internet business operated out of a dance club in Rochester that is deluging computers with unwanted pop-up ads by hijacking their browsers.
Sci/Tech,"Google SMS is a new service that enables you to search for certain kinds of information with Google from a mobile phone or handheld device (such as an iPAQ 6315), and returns your search results as text messages."
Sci/Tech,"NINTENDO is gearing up to defend its almost complete share of the hand-held games market with 12 new games to be launched along with its latest, dual-screen handheld console, the DS, on December 2. Nintendo "
Sci/Tech,US authorities issued a court order on October 7 to Rackspace to physically remove Global Indymedia servers in the US and UK. The agency requesting the seizure was the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
World,"Egypt #39;s south-east Sinai peninsula is a sea-and-desert playground drawing hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. The most numerous foreigners are Israelis, and they flock to the Sinai in larger numbers than to any other destination."
World,"Montreal - The British-built Canadian submarine HMCS Chicoutimi, crippled since a fire at sea that killed one of its crew, is under tow and is expected in Faslane, Scotland, early next week, Canadian naval commander Tyrone Pile said on Friday."
World,"Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 10-year-old Palestinian girl and a teenage boy in two separate incidents today during Israels massive offensive into the northern Gaza Strip, witnesses and hospital officials said."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Oct. 8, 2004 - In advance of Afghanistan #39;s first-ever direct presidential election, Muslim clerics urged Friday worshippers to embrace democracy, election workers scurried to ready voting "
World,"John Howard, Australias three-term prime minister, tomorrow faces what promises to be one of the closest elections in his nations history."
Sci/Tech," A former NASA safety inspector accused of falsifying examinations of crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court, and his attorney called him ""meticulous in his work."""
Sci/Tech," The U.S. government has sued a New  Hampshire man in its first attempt to crack down on Internet  ""spyware"" that seizes control of a user's computer without  permission."
World," The British built Canadian submarine HMCS Chicoutimi, crippled since a fire at sea that killed one of its crew, was under tow, headed for Scotland where it was likely to arrive early next week."
World," Canadian policymakers and industry begin a week long Asian blitz on Saturday to woo new buyers for its beef after mad cow disease crippled its domestic industry, Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell said on Friday."
World," Prime Minister John Howard and his Labor Party challenger were in a virtual dead heat on the eve of parliamentary elections, with Australians focusing on the economy and social programs more than Howard's decision to send troops to Iraq."
Business,"A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. seeking \$1.25 billion from ex-CEO Conrad Black and other former company executives, but left the door open for key charges to be refiled."
World," The U.N. Security Council voted  unanimously on Friday for a Russian initiated resolution that  seeks to expand the prosecution and extradition of terrorist  groups and suspects, such as Chechen separatists."
Sci/Tech,"By MIKE BRANOM     ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A former NASA safety inspector accused of falsifying examinations of crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court, and his attorney called him ""meticulous in his work.""    A trial for Billy T..."
Business,The company reports double-digit growth in eight out of 11 business units.
Business,Pennies make the difference as the teams sell products on a shopping channel.
Business,One of these days AMD's going to take a bite out of Intel and not let go.
Sci/Tech,"  Catching this week's comet is as easy as flipping the switch on your computer.     As of today, a comet is visible within the live images sent back from a spacecraft stationed one million miles away..."
Sci/Tech,University of Bonn -- Physicists from the University of Bonn have succeeded in taking a decisive step forward towards processing quantum information with neutral atoms: in the latest issue of the 'Physical Review Letters' vol. 93 (2004) they describe how they managed to set up a quantum register experimentally...
World,"More than 100,000 Afghan and foreign security forces were on high alert Friday, the day before the country's first direct presidential election after more than two decades of war."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, Intel and others pitch the technology as a way to manage everything from big corporate servers to consumer electronics.\<br /> Recent TiVo news: Janet Jackson still holds replay title "
Sci/Tech,"With its shipments jumping last year, the company is no longer playing the role of bottom-feeder in the disk drive industry."
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue adds features, beefs up training efforts in China; rival Unisys debuts new line and pricing plan."
Sci/Tech,Dell says that millions of notebook power adapters could put users at risk. Also: Office flaw could allow attacks.
Sci/Tech,"In a lawsuit, the commission alleges that two companies engaged in unfair acts and practices with their marketing and software."
Sci/Tech,A Mac news site says iPods with digital cameras built in may be under Christmas trees this year.
Business,Judge is expected to decline motion to block a generic version of Pfizer #39;s \$3B epilepsy drug. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. shares tumbled Thursday as investors worried a federal judge will refuse the company #39;s 
Sci/Tech,"Dell has received seven reports of overheating involving power adapters it distributed. No injuries have been reported. The recalled adapters have the words  quot;DELL quot; and  quot;P/N 9364U, quot; P/N 7832D quot; or  quot;P/N 4983D quot; printed on the back of the unit."
Sci/Tech,"com October 8, 2004, 10:52 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority."
Sci/Tech,"has pleaded not guilty to 166 criminal charges and a trial was tentatively set for December 1. not speak at his arraignment in federal court on Friday, nor as he left the Orlando courthouse."
Sci/Tech,"Word leaked out on Wednesday that the Internet search specialist will introduce Google Print, a service that enables users to search excerpts from books."
Sports,Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport won in straight sets Friday to reach the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals in another step in their battle for the No.
Sports,"Robin Soderling got the better of fellow Swede Joachim Johansson in the Lyon Grand Prix quarter-finals. Soderling triumphed 6-3 6-4 against Johansson, the fourth seed and US Open semi-finalist."
Sports,Richard Jefferson promises to still be the first one in and the last one out every practice. This from a guy who has played more basketball than any NBA player over 
World,"Description: NPR #39;s Noah Adams talks to NPR #39;s Julie McCarthy, reporting from Eilat, Israel on the Israeli-Egyptian border, about bombings at two Egyptian resorts Thursday evening."
World,"Joyce Mujuru, attends the ruling ZANU-PF party annual convention in Harare, Dec. 2. Mujuru, a longtime member of President Robert Mugabe #39;s cabinet and a veteran of the 1970s guerrilla war against white minority "
Sci/Tech," Movie studios and record labels on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that Internet ""peer to peer"" networks cannot be held liable when their users copy music and movies without permission."
Sci/Tech," Computer security firm Secunia has reported what it terms a ""highly critical"" vulnerability in the popular Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Word desktop computer application. The firm has confirmed the existence of the hole in versions of Word as recent as Word 2000."
Sci/Tech," Google is experimenting with a new search service for mobile devices based on text messaging, also known as ""short messaging service"" (SMS), as the company reaches out to the wireless world."
Sci/Tech," Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) is poised to launch the latest version of its SuSE Linux operating system, providing new features designed to appeal to both Linux neophytes and current users of the open source desktop software."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched a new version of its WebSphere application server software, adding autonomic troubleshooting capabilities and other new features designed to improve performance in the middleware platform."
Sci/Tech, Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) has agreed to pay Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK) US #36;92 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Kodak concerning patent infringement in connection with Java technologies.
World," When Iraq's 202nd National Guard Battalion faced insurgents six months ago, it simply, in the words of one American general, ""evaporated."" Now, the same outfit, tested in recent combat, is being touted as a vital building block of the force the United States says will increasingly replace its own troops on the front lines."
Sci/Tech,"Fall foliage delights leaf-peeping tourists, but how does the change in color benefit trees? As scientists explain, there is a reason for the season."
Sci/Tech,"Voters tend to forget most of what is said during U.S. presidential debates, but a few memorable moments endure."
World," Federal regulators are planning to sanction three U.S. stock exchanges for allowing trading firms to cheat investors by allegedly failing to fully enforce their rules, according to a newspaper report Friday."
Sci/Tech,"To celebrate the hardware completion of the next orbiter to Venus, the European team of scientists hope toasting to a toasty planet will broaden astrobiology's view of our neighbor. Because on the surface, Venus is hot enough to melt lead..."
Business,Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) shareholders have one less headache to medicate thanks to management #39;s wise decision to settle its patent infringement litigation with crusty old Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK).
Business,"Alpharma Inc. (ALO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday began selling a cheaper generic version of Pfizer Inc. #39;s (PFE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) epilepsy drug Neurontin "
Business,British Airways and Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Atlantic Airways say they will raise fuel surcharges following similar moves by major European carriers this week as oil prices surged.
Sports," Chris Gardocki found himself flat on his back, the wind knocked out of him and Steelers linebacker Joey Porter hovering above him. His temper rising every second he was on the turf, the Browns' punter got up and flashed an angry gesture toward coach Bill Cowher and the Steelers' bench."
Sci/Tech,This could be due to Dell #39;s persistance of continually trying to make their products cheaper. Dell has recalled almost 1 million AC adapters that could start a fire.
Sci/Tech,"For the second time in three days, the US House of Representatives has passed an anti-spyware bill, this time adding criminal penalties to tough civil provisions of legislation passed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"John, TechWeb.com. The search wars rage on. It seems as if every large e-business company thinks that search is the key to building its business to the next level."
Sports," This used to be one of those games that Georgia dreaded. Not anymore. The No. 3 Bulldogs lost nine straight to Tennessee before reversing course in 2000. Now, it's Georgia that rules this Southeastern Conference clash, having beaten the 17th ranked Volunteers four years in a row."
Sports, Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport won in straight sets Friday to reach the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals in another step in their battle for the No. 1 ranking.
Sports, England's David Howell capped his round with an eagle Friday to take a one stroke lead over compatriot and Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after two rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship. Howell and Donald each shot 7 under 65 on the Old Course. Howell's second successive 65 was capped by an eagle 2 on a 105 yard sand wedge into the 18th hole. Donald was a stroke behind at 13 under 131.
Sports, Michael Phelps pulled out of the  400 meter individual medley at the short course world swimming  championships with a sore back Friday.
Sports," FILDERSTADT, Germany (Reuters) - The top four seeds reached  the semi-finals of the Filderstadt Grand Prix Friday, with only  French Open champion Anastasia Myskina being taken to three  sets."
Sports," Waterford Crystal, the horse Cian  O'Connor rode to win Ireland's only gold medal at the Athens  Olympics, failed a dope test after the individual show jumping  competition."
World," Canada condemned the deadly bombings of Egyptian resorts frequented by Israeli tourists, saying the attack was aimed at hurting cooperation between Egypt and Israel."
Business," AstraZeneca Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.L</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.N</A> on  Friday said U.S. regulators did not approve its anti clotting  drug Exanta."
Business," The dollar fell against the yen on  Friday in its steepest one day drop in over a year, pushed down  by unexpectedly weak jobs data and speculation that China may  soon allow the yuan to appreciate against the dollar."
Business," Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALO.N</A> on Friday began  selling a cheaper generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A>  epilepsy drug Neurontin without waiting for a court ruling on  Pfizer's request to block the copycat medicine."
Business," Johnson   Johnson is warning doctors  that patients taking its rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may  have a higher risk of lymphoma, a blood cancer, the company  said on Friday."
Business," Volkswagen AG <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VOWG.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VOWG.DE</A> is recalling  28,363 of its Audi A6 luxury cars after finding that in cold  weather states, the throttle could stick due to ice build up,  the German automaker said on Friday."
Business,"The PC card company is way off its peak, but the stock appears to be a risk rather than a value."
Sci/Tech,"Dell has announced a recall of AC adapters used with laptop computers because they pose a risk of fire and electric shock. In all, Dell #39;s recall covers 2.9 million adapters in the US and 4.4 million "
Sci/Tech,"The hunt for teenage geeks who illegally download music has moved across the pond, blokes. Only this time, the culprits are a wee bit older."
Sci/Tech,A former NASA inspector pleaded not guilty this morning to falsifying safety checks on highly critical parts of shuttle Discovery.
Sci/Tech,"America Online is planning to release its own standalone Web browser based on Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer technology, according to sources familiar with the company #39;s plans."
Sports,"Bronson Arroyo heads to the mound for his first career postseason start, as the Boston Red Sox try to complete a three-game sweep of the Angels and head back to the American League Championship Series for a second straight year."
Sports,Los Angeles outfielder Milton Bradley won #39;t be discplined by the Dodgers for a clubhouse confrontation with a reporter he called an  quot;Uncle Tom.
World,"Ken Bigley, a British hostage kidnapped in Baghdad 22 days ago, has been killed, Sky News television reported on Friday, quoting sources in Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s office."
Sports," Ireland's Padraig Harrington completes  an impressive 16 man field for next week's World Match Play  Championship, organizers said Friday. The world number eight  joins three other members of Europe's victorious Ryder Cup  team, Lee Westwood, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Thomas Levet, and  captain Bernhard Langer in the 41st Match Play at Wentworth,  England."
Business, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said Friday it has been informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that the agency #39;s investigation of the company has now become a formal probe.
Sci/Tech," The spacecraft #39;s test pilots do not wear spacesuits. The craft #39;s space-worthy cockpit is housed within a larger, similarly protective shell."
Sports,"Six weeks after the Athens Olympics, the United States stands to pick up another gold medal -- thanks to an equestrian doping scandal."
Sports,"Bangalore, October 8: The third days play contained a clear message: India will have to revive those two Kolkata days of three years ago if they wish to stay afloat in the first Test."
World,"About 200 anti-war protesters held a sombre meeting tonight calling for the withdrawal of coalition troops from Iraq. The meeting, which was initially due to feature a live telephone link with Paul Bigley, brother "
World,"The World Health Organization, UNICEF and other partners are launching a large-scale polio immunization campaign in 23 African countries."
World," Washington wants the U.N. Security Council to meet next month at the site of peace talks in Kenya between rebels in southern Sudan and Khartoum's government, U.S. Ambassador John Danforth said on Friday."
World," Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., a leading Chinese computer chip maker, plans to begin supplying chips using more advanced technology to major clients such as Texas Instruments Inc. beginning next year, the companies said Friday."
Business," Oil prices hit another record on  Friday, trading as high as  $53.40 a barrel, on supply worries  ahead of a planned oil worker strike in Nigeria and delays in  post Hurricane Ivan U.S. output recovery efforts."
World," A judge ruled Friday that a lawsuit demanding that Florida's touch screen voting machines produce a paper record will not be heard until Oct. 18  #151; too late, perhaps, to affect the November presidential election."
World, Details of a new television ad from President Bush that begins airing this week:
World,MORE than 50 military aircraft dropped 120 million origami birds over southern Thailand yesterday in a gesture of peace towards three largely Muslim provinces where 540 people have died in violent clashes this year.
World," Al Qaeda linked militants in Iraq  beheaded a British hostage despite last ditch secret appeals  from the government in London, Britain said on Friday."
World,"IHURURU, Kenya - When Wangari Maathai got word she had won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, she was campaigning to protect Kenya's forests and distributing food to villagers suffering from drought - the same work she's been doing for decades.    Maathai was in the countryside - just one hill away from her childhood home - when told she had won the \$1.3 million prize, joining a club that includes Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and the Dalai Lama..."
Sports,"One thing to remember about the playoffs is that it isn #39;t always the best team that wins, but the team that plays the best in October."
World,The family of Kenneth Bigley who was taken hostage in Iraq on Sept. 16 confirmed that the engineer has been killed by his captors.
Business,"Employers added 96,000 jobs to payrolls in September, the government announced Friday, a surprisingly weak total in the last report before the Nov. 2 election."
Business,"Drugmaker Pfizer Inc (PFE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday said it may consider launching its own generic version of epilepsy drug Neurontin after a patent hearing ended on Thursday with no ruling."
Business,"Investcorp SA, a private investment firm, has inked a \$350 million all-cash deal to buy 54 business publications put on the block by The Thomson Corp."
Sci/Tech,"com October 8, 2004, 10:45 AM PT. Mac sites were abuzz Friday on reports that Apple is readying a color-screen iPod in time for the holidays."
Sci/Tech,The security research group The SANS Institute on Friday released its annual Top 20 list of the most critical Internet-related vulnerabilities to give organizations a way to prioritize their defensive efforts.
World,President George W. Bush on Friday condemned the attacks in Egypt that killed at least 28 people and offered help to the Egyptian government as it seeks those responsible.
World,Al Qaeda-linked militants in Iraq have beheaded a British hostage despite last-ditch secret appeals from the government. A Reuters journalist in Baghdad on Friday saw a video 
World,"IHURURU, Kenya Oct. 8, 2004 - When Wangari Maathai got word she had won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, she was campaigning to protect Kenya #39;s forests and distributing food to villagers suffering from "
Business,"OCTOBER 08, 2004 (REUTERS) - Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison said today that his company has talked about revising its current \$21-per-share offer to buy rival PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"Chad will appoint auditors to investigate oil production by a US-Malaysia consortium after President Idriss Deby #39;s office accused the companies of cheating Africa #39;s newest oil producer out of much-needed foreign currency, an official said Friday."
Business,"Action Performance Cos. Inc. Friday announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer R. David Martin effective immediately."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Friday expanded its blade-server portfolio with six new systems, new options for attached-disk drives, and improved power management."
Sci/Tech,"Putting some truth the rampant rumors that Google was getting into the instant messaging business, the company has announced the beta test release of Google SMS, the mobile phone equivalent of IM."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo of America is holding a two-day media briefing this week in downtown Seattle in advance of the Nov. 21 launch of the Nintendo DS, a handheld video game device with two screens."
Sports, The numbers do not look good for Canada as it faces a must win World Cup soccer qualifier in hostile Honduras on Saturday. Canada (0 2 1) has just one point halfway through the semifinal round of qualifying 
World,"FASLANE, Scotland -- The Canadian navy has begun assembling two formal boards of inquiry in Scotland that will look into the deadly fire aboard the HMCS Chicoutimi that killed one submariner, left two others in hospital and crippled the vessel #39;s operating "
World,"Ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide said on Friday he could be part of the solution to strife in the Caribbean nation, convulsed by violence since he was forced into exile in February."
World,"Government and labour union negotiators have failed to reach an agreement on state-controlled fuel prices, setting the stage for a nationwide workers #39; strike in Africa #39;s largest oil producer."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. presidential campaign between George W. Bush and John Kerry has prompted a frenzy of gossip and conspiracy theories among Internet bloggers, hybrid online sites that blend news, gossip and opinion."
World, At least 30 people were killed and 120 wounded when car bombs exploded at resorts packed with Israeli holidaymakers on the Red Sea coast of Egypt's Sinai desert in attacks claimed by a group saying it belongs to Al Qaeda.
World," Armed men wounded one police officer at a refugee camp polling site in Pakistan, just hours before the Afghan refugees were to vote in their country's presidential election, police said Saturday."
Business," U.S. employers hired just 96,000  workers in September, the government said on Friday in a weak  jobs snapshot, the final one ahead of presidential elections  that also fueled speculation about a pause in interest rate  rises."
Business," General Electric Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A>  third quarter earnings inched up 1 percent as strength across  many of its financial and industrial businesses outweighed  hurricane related insurance losses, the company said on Friday."
Business," Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALO.N</A> on Friday began  selling a cheaper generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A>  $3  billion a year epilepsy drug Neurontin without waiting for a  court ruling on Pfizer's request to block the copycat medicine."
Business," A U.S. court on Friday dealt a blow to  Hollinger International Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLR.N</A> efforts to recover  $1.25  billion from ex chairman Conrad Black and others, dismissing  its racketeering lawsuit against them."
World," The U.S. House of Representatives approved on Friday a Republican overhaul of U.S. spy agencies, setting the stage for a battle with the Senate over immigration controls and the powers to be given to a new national intelligence director."
Sci/Tech,Dow Jones Indexes finds large firms see Internet technology second only to growth in China when it comes to helping their business.\
World," The Food and Drug Administration is unlikely to clear influenza vaccine made by Chiron Corp. as safe for Americans to use this flu season, Dr..."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Federal Trade Commission yesterday asked a federal court to shut down a New Hampshire operation, alleging that it disables users' computers to bully them into buying antispyware products."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, testifying in a Delaware court as part of Oracle's efforts to get PeopleSoft to pull back anti-takeover measures, denied that his company is trying to kill off its smaller software rival."
Sci/Tech,"Jacqueline Woods, vice president of Oracle's global licensing and pricing strategy, said software licensing fees are the same as they've always been -- even with the recent introduction of multicore processor servers."
Sci/Tech,"Novell said today that its new Open Enterprise Server product will ship in February 2005, about two months later than the company had announced in March."
Sci/Tech,"IT workers in the U.S. aren't happy about the state of the job market, according to a study released this week by New York-based staffing firm Hudson."
Business,A federal judge dismissed Hollinger International Inc. #39;s \$1.25 billion racketeering suit accusing former Chief Executive Conrad Black and businesses he controls of looting more than \$380 million from the company.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft published an advisory for Web site administrators on the ASP.Net vulnerability and provided instructions for mitigating the effects of the hole, which is in a component called the canonicalization routine."
Sci/Tech,"The Blue Bell, Pa.-based company said it will close some of its facilities and reduce its employee head count."
Sci/Tech,"Computer giant Dell is to recall 4.4 million laptop power adapters because of a fear they could overheat, creating a risk of fire or electric shock."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo DS will hit the US market in late November with a price tag of \$150, and will have 14 game titles by the end of the year."
Sci/Tech,NEW YORKHewlett-Packard Co. and Microsoft Corp. are taking to the road with a new initiative to bring technology to small and midsize businesses in remote parts of the country.
Sci/Tech,Oracle's \$7.7 billion takeover offer for PeopleSoft has been extended several times already and was set to expire today.
World,"A small parcel bomb exploded outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris before dawn on Friday, slightly injuring 10 people and shattering windows, but officials said they had no clues to the motive."
World,"On Thursday, in what could be a breakthrough for the interim Iraqi government and the coalition forces, a representative of Moqtada al-Sadr, the 30-something Shiite seminary student, announced "
Sci/Tech,The SANS Institute today released its annual Top-20 list of Internet security vulnerabilities. The list is compiled from recommendations by leading security researchers and companies around the world.
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems with its upcoming Diamond application deployment platform envisions an IT person taking on the new role of application configurator in SOAs (service-oriented architectures).
Sci/Tech,"The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is planning to open an office in Africa to provide support for the establishment of the African Regional Internet Registry and Internet service providers (ISPs) across the continent, according to ICANN officials."
Business,"Sun Microsystems Inc. will pay Eastman Kodak Co. \$92 million to license patents originally filed by Wang Laboratories, a former minicomputer maker in Lowell."
Sci/Tech,"Packard #39;s new small  and midsize  business initiatives will rely almost completely on the channel for solutions and services, with partners acting as a differentiator against rivals like Dell and IBM, HP executives said at last week #39;s TechXNY show "
Sports,The NFL has suspended Baltimore running back Jamal Lewis for two games for using a cellphone to try to set up a drug deal. Lewis pleaded guilty Thursday and will be sentenced to four months 
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq, Oct 8 (MASNET  amp; News Agencies) - Militants executed British hostage Kenneth Bigley, it was announced, bringing a tragic end to a three-week ordeal, while US planes bombed a suspected hideout of another militant blamed for beheading several "
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. is recalling about 2.9 million AC adapters nationwide_ 4.4 million worldwide_ used with notebook personal computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock hazard, the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday."
Sci/Tech, The Supreme Court was asked Friday to hold two Internet file sharing services responsible for their customers' online swapping of copyrighted songs and movies.
Sci/Tech," Two Israelis and an American won the 2004 Nobel Prize for Chemistry on Wednesday for helping to understand how the human body gives the ""kiss of death"" to rogue proteins to defend itself from diseases like cancer."
Sci/Tech,African countries have announced a continent-wide plan to slash ivory trading in their domestic markets.
World," The bombing at the Taba Hilton hotel in Egypt caused slight injuries to two American employees of the U.S. embassy in Israel and their families, the State Department said Friday."
World,"The chief of the Organisation of American States, accused of corruption in Costa Rica, quits two weeks into the job."
World,A British mercenary who conspired to buy a fighter jet as part of a plot to kill a Colombian drugs baron is jailed.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: CA adds utility-like mainframe pricing, expects...Salesforce.com reports subscriber surge...RealNetworks signs up Red Flag Linux."
Sports," Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The decision, issued late Friday afternoon by NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, came one day after Lewis pleaded guilty in Atlanta to using a cell phone to try to set up a drug transaction more than four years ago."
Business,"In NEW YORK, the major stock indexes ended one per cent lower on Thursday after crude oil rose to a record \$53 a barrel and drug makers like Pfizer Inc and Merck  amp; Co sank on worry that the government may intensify scrutiny of that sector."
Business,"Employers #39; payrolls grew by just 96,000 in September in a weaker-than-expected government report Friday that provided a final snapshot before Election Day of a lackluster jobs market."
Business,"AJAX, Ont. (CP) - Audi Canada is voluntarily recalling 2,432 of its A6 models in Canada from model years 1998 and 1999 over possible freezing of the throttle at low temperatures."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox took a 2 1 lead over the Anaheim Angels in the third inning of their AL playoff game Friday.
Sci/Tech,"When Amit Yoran last week became the third cybersecurity chief to leave his post in less than two years, most folks barely noticed."
Sports, Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games without pay and fined an additional two weeks' salary by the league on Friday for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games without pay and fined an additional two weeks #39; salary by the league on Friday for violating the NFL substance abuse policy."
Sports,Hitting hero Ichiro Suzuki declined to accept a prestigious award from the Japanese government for a second time. Tokyo wanted to salute Suzuki #39;s achievement for producing the most hits in a season 
Sports, Chinese star center Yao Ming is excited about making a homecoming with his National Basketball Association(NBA) teammates next week when he and the Houston Rockets play two exhibitions against Sacramento.
Sports," Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Carlos Tosca interviewed with the Mets on Friday, the first candidate brought in to discuss their managerial opening following the firing of Art Howe."
World,"The mere fact of tomorrow #39;s presidential elections in Afghanistan is cause for (subdued) celebration. Afghans are headed to the polls in the country #39;s first-ever  quot;democratic quot; election, and early indications "
World,The first phase of the nationwide sit-at-home protest against the current increase in the prices of petroleum products will last four days -- Monday to Thursday.
Sports,Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis is suspended for two games by the NFL but will be available to face the Redskins Sunday.
Sports,"It's still early, but it's not too hard to anticipate a showdown coming between the Yankees and Red Sox in the next round."
Sci/Tech,"  Dell Inc. (DELL) is recalling about 2.9 million AC adapters nationwide  4.4 million worldwide  used with notebook personal computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock hazard, the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday..."
Business,"Boeing would lose last year's deal to lease and sell aircraft refueling tankers to the Air Force, while a plan to close some bases would go forward under a nearly \$450 billion defense bill moving toward approval in the House."
Business,"The U.S. government has no ""hard and fast"" rules for deciding who gets put on the secret no-fly list of terror suspects barred from boarding airliners, the Transportation Security Administration said in court papers Friday."
Business,Chad says a US-Malaysian consortium is  failing to pay market rates in royalties for oil it extracts.
World," Israeli troops killed four Palestinians,  including a militant and a 10 year old girl, in northern Gaza  on Friday, bringing to 83 the Palestinian death toll from a  massive nine day old offensive."
Sports, Patrick Kerney had rather modest expectations when he went off to college.
Sports," All star defenseman Chris Chelios, a  two time Stanley Cup winner with the Detroit Red Wings, will  train with the U.S. bobsled federation next week in a bid to  compete for Greece at 2006 Turin Olympics."
Sports," LYON, France (Reuters) - Seventh seed Vincent Spadea came  back from the brink to defeat Jurgen Melzer 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 at  the Lyon Grand Prix Friday."
Business, A roaring jobs market in Canada and disappointing jobs data from the United States helped the Canadian dollar crack 80 cents US in trading Friday for the first time in more than a decade.
Sci/Tech,"com October 8, 2004, 11:32 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"com October 8, 2004, 2:31 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sports,"Paul Menard won his first NASCAR Busch Series pole, edging Kasey Kahne by two-thirds of a second Friday at Kansas Speedway. Menard took the pole for the Mr."
World,"A British national who was kidnapped along with two Americans was beheaded, his family said Friday, ending hopes that the family #39;s relentless fight for his release would work."
World,"Negotiations between the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and the government over rising fuel prices collapsed on Friday, forcing the labor to begin its planned strikenext week with the first phase lasting four days."
World,NATO diplomats approved on Friday a detailed outline of their plan to send around 300 military instructors to Iraq following talks with 
Business, Alpharma Inc.  on Friday began selling a cheaper generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s   #36;3 billion a year epilepsy drug Neurontin without waiting for a court ruling on Pfizer's request to block the copycat medicine.
Business," U.S. employers hired just 96,000  workers in September, the government said on Friday in a weak  jobs snapshot, the final one ahead of presidential elections  that also fueled speculation about a pause in interest rate  rises."
World, The latest data on the US jobs market sparked a fierce spin effort from the campaigns of President George W. Bush and challenger John Kerry to highlight their views on the state of the economy.
Business," Concerned health officials began  investigating what went wrong at a British vaccine plant where  half the U.S. flu shots were made, while Americans jostled for  now scarce immunizations on Friday."
Business," Johnson   Johnson is warning doctors  that patients taking its rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may  have a higher risk of lymphoma, a blood cancer, the company  said on Friday."
World, Deepening pessimism over the economy sent stocks lower Friday as investors registered their disappointment over the government's latest jobs report and oil moved past  $53 per barrel. The major indexes ended the week lower...
World,"(Chalons-en-Champagne, France-AP) Dec. 5, 2004 - A French soldier angry about being forced to retire is threatening to blow up an army depot containing 60 tons of explosives."
Business,US Treasury Secretary John Snow paid his seventh visit of the year on Friday to the electoral battleground state of Ohio but said his trip had nothing to do with the the fast-approaching election.
Sci/Tech,"It might sound like a space-age case of sour grapes, but Rod and Randa Milliron say they #39;re glad they don #39;t have to think about the \$10 million Ansari X Prize anymore."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates will share the stage on Tuesday with nearly 15 system builders in a program to officially launch Microsoft #39;s latest version of its Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system.
Sports,A: This one is - and that was true even before NASCAR officials told the series #39; most popular potty-mouth to go chomp on 25 points #39; worth of figurative Irish Spring.
World,Papers across Europe commented on the Iraq Survey Group #39;s confirmation that Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction and discussed Elfriede Jelinek winning the Nobel Prize for Literature.
World,The UN Security Council has adopted a Russian-sponsored resolution seeking to strengthen the international effort against terrorists.
World, Australians voted on Saturday in an  election which offered the choice between a conservative  government that unreservedly backs the United States and its  Iraq war and a Labor opposition seeking stronger ties in Asia.
World,The UN Security Council backs a Russian proposal to speed up the extradition of terrorist suspects.
World,John Kerry will assail President Bush tonight as the first president since Herbert Hoover to preside over a four-year term with fewer Americans working than when he began.
Business,"When Tim Howes and a group of colleagues created the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol almost 15 years ago, he had no idea this quiet little front end to the more robust X.500 directory "
Sci/Tech,British record companies trade association the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) has announced it is to begin a rolling programme of legal action against  #39;major filesharers #39; who illegally make copyright music available to millions of people across the 
Sci/Tech,The WS-Management spec is part of the effort to improve Sun-Microsoft system interoperability. But IBM is taking a different road.
Sports,"The news that Ireland #39;s Cian O #39;Connor could lose his Olympic gold medal after a positive dope test on his mount, Waterford Crystal, has shaken the show jumping world."
Sports, The Football Association announced yesterday that it will introduce a test for the banned drug erythropoietin (EPO)  #39;in the near future #39;.
Sports,"SUZUKA (Japan) - First football #39;s English Premiership, then women #39;s tennis. Now, the Russians are set to make their mark in Formula One."
Sports,"ST ANDREWS (Scotland) - Graeme McDowell, taking a page out of Tiger Woods #39; book, eclipsed the world Nos 1 and 2 plus a host of celebrities, by destroying St Andrews #39; Old Course with a record-equalling 10-under 62 on Thursday."
Sports," Roy Keane #39;s return to the Irish team is not so much about what he can produce on the pitch, but what he can inspire in others."
Sports,"LYON, France -- Robin Soderling made sure none of the top four seeds would reach the semifinals of the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix. Soderling upset the highest seed remaining, No."
Sports,Mack Brown and his most important supporters believe his tenure at Texas should not be defined by a four-game losing streak to Bob Stoops and the Oklahoma Sooners.
World,"NYERI (Kenya) - Crying with delight, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai planted a tree to celebrate winning the Nobel Peace Prize yesterday and vowed to use her award money to strengthen her campaign to save Africa #39;s forests."
World,"Austrian novelist Elfriede Jelinek was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on October 7. True to the mood of despair cast in her novels (which include The Piano Teacher, Lust, and Women as Lovers), Jelinek, 57, said that she  quot;can #39;t stand quot; the attention "
World,The Security Council unanimously passed a Russian-initiated antiterror resolution today that declares all intentional acts of violence against civilians unjustifiable 
Sci/Tech," Movie studios and record labels on  Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that  Internet ""peer to peer"" networks cannot be held liable when  their users copy music and movies without permission."
Sci/Tech," A bill that would make it easier to  sue online file trading networks like Kazaa appeared on Friday  to have died a quiet death, but other copyright bills sought by  the entertainment industry continued to advance."
Business,"Novell (Quote, Chart) announced today that it was moving up the timetable by 10 months on its new Open Enterprise Server (OES). The new server, due out in February, will include Novell #39;s NetWare operating "
Sci/Tech," CHICAGO In a Canadian version of the U.S. Supreme Court's Tasini decision on copyrights, a divided Ontario Appeals Court Thursday declared that The Globe and Mail violated a freelance writer's copyright when it republished her articles online and in electronic databases."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox seems to have reignited the browser war. First, Google made headlines when it got hold of the domain name GBrowser.com pointing towards a possible browser release from them."
Sci/Tech,"By 1:57 PM EDT Fri. Oct. 08, 2004. The Department of Homeland Security Thursday appointed an acting US cybersecurity chief to replace Amit Yoran, who resigned suddenly from the position a week ago."
Sports,Arsene Wenger has claimed that some of Arsenal #39;s overseas players could have used performance-enhancing drugs before they joined the club.
Sports,Robin Soderling ensured none of the top four seeds would reach the semi-finals of the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix by ousting fellow Swede Joachim Johansson in straight sets on Friday.
Sports,"Dallas - A popular notion in sports circles is that Texas coach Mack Brown simply cannot, will not and should not survive yet another loss to Oklahoma."
Sports,"No matter what happened in the AL division series against Boston, Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said Friday the suspended left fielder wouldn #39;t play in the postseason."
Sci/Tech,Laoping writes  quot;News.com has a story about a new Web services management specification designed to simplify network administration across a wide range of devices.
Sci/Tech, AT T Wireless has given U.S. music fans the ability to purchase 99 cent songs using a mobile phone.
World,"EILAT (Israel) - Thousands of frightened Israeli tourists rushed back home yesterday, streaming into Eilat just across the border, after the deadly hotel bombing in Taba, Egypt."
World,"OSLO, Oct. 8. - The Kenyan environmental activist, Ms Wangari Maathai, has won the Nobel Peace prize for her work as leader of the Green Belt Movement, which has sought to empower women, improve the environment "
World,"PARIS A bomb rocked a quiet, elegant neighborhood of apartment buildings in the west of the city, slightly wounding at least 10 people, including 4 workers at the Indonesian Embassy, where a rigged package exploded below its crimson and white national flag "
World," quot;The toll from the explosions was 12 dead and 135 wounded, quot; an Interior Ministry spokesman said on Friday. Earlier unofficial reports put the death toll from the explosions on Thursday evening as high as 35 people."
World,"Three explosions shook popular resorts on Egypts Sinai Peninsula, where Israelis were vacationing Thursday night at the close of a Jewish holiday, Egyptian officials and witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.  Chief Executive Larry Ellison said on Friday that Oracle has talked about revising its  #36;21 per share offer to buy rival PeopleSoft Inc. , but he dented Wall Street expectations by saying Oracle has focused more on lowering the bid than raising it."
World, Rescue workers scrabbled through the wreckage of an Egyptian resort hotel on Saturday in a hunt for survivors from bomb blasts targeting Israelis that killed at least 30 people and buried dozens more.
World,Voters in Hungary went to the polls Sunday to decide a double referendum on citizenship rights and their nation #39;s health care system.
World," A lawsuit demanding touch screen voting machines be made to produce paper records will not be heard until Oct. 18, a judge ruled Friday, raising doubts that any significant changes to the system used by about half of Florida's voters will happen before the election."
Business," U.S. regulators on Friday turned  down AstraZeneca Plc's  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.L</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.N</A> anti clotting drug  Exanta, following the advice of an advisory panel on which some  members had voiced doubt about the drug's safety and  effectiveness."
World,"OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games without pay by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy, one day after pleading guilty to trying to set up a drug deal four years ago..."
World," On the eve of Afghanistan's first ever direct presidential election, Muslim clerics urged Friday worshippers to embrace democracy, election workers scurried to ready voting booths and 100,000 troops went on high alert across the country.    In Peshawar, Pakistan late Friday, armed men wounded one police officer at a refugee camp polling site just hours before the Afghan refugees were to vote, police said..."
Sci/Tech,NLR is a consortium of 18 universities and research groups that are building the first nationwide optical network owned and operated by researchers.
Business,"A federal judge denied a request by Pfizer (nyse: PFE - news - people ) to halt competitors #39; sales of gabapentin, a generic form of Pfizer #39;s Neurontin epilepsy drug."
World,Behind the twisted wire mesh and shattered glass winks a sign:  quot;Taba Lounge quot;. The lounge itself has been gutted. Couches are buried under rubble while contents from upper floors sag precariously above loose ceiling blocks.
Sci/Tech," A San Jose, California, judge ruled Monday that Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) is not entitled to trial documents that the company says might help it prove its European Commission antitrust complaint against Intel Corp."
World,"Indonesia #39;s president on Monday said terrorism is the enemy of all religions and urged regional leaders of the Islamic, Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist faiths to fight the scourge."
Sci/Tech,"Sun on Thursday announced that it settled the lawsuit Eastman Kodak had brought against it, but the charge that Suns Java violated software patents held by Kodak brought to light the major impact patents can have on software techniques."
Sci/Tech,"Although the threat of Oracles hostile takeover continues to cast a shadow over it, PeopleSoft is pressing on with plans to integrate into its product mix the enterprise applications it picked up last year in its acquisition of J.D. Edwards."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday filed a legal complaint against two companies that allegedly infected computers with spyware and pop up advertising, then tried to sell their owners spyware blocking software."
Sci/Tech," Aerospace manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. has filed suit against 34 PC and mobile phone companies that it says are infringing on its patents for LCD (liquid crystal display) technology.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech," IBM Corp. will soon begin shipping upgraded models of its HS20 and JS20 blade servers, including a new SCSI (small computer system interface) option for the HS20 that will double the number of SCSI blades that users can fit into a single chassis, the company announced Friday. The Armonk, New York, computer maker also announced new management software for the servers designed to make them cooler and easier to manage."
Sci/Tech," Soon after an Oracle Corp. director said Oracle's current  $21 per share offer for control of PeopleSoft Inc. may not be its final bid, Oracle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Larry Ellison countered that the company is as likely to lower its bid as to raise it."
Sci/Tech," Sun on Thursday announced that it settled the lawsuit Eastman Kodak had brought against it, but the charge that Sun #8217;s Java violated software patents held by Kodak brought to light the major impact patents can have on software techniques."
Sci/Tech," Although the threat of Oracle #8217;s hostile takeover continues to cast a shadow over it, PeopleSoft is pressing on with plans to integrate into its product mix the enterprise applications it picked up last year in its acquisition of J.D. Edwards."
World, MOSCOW (CP)   A Canadian reported killed in Chechnya was described by Russian defence officials Friday as an explosives expert who was among a group of insurgents involved in fighting there.
Business,"Investors on Friday cheered a decision by AT amp;T, the largest US provider of long-distance service, to eliminate more than 20 percent of its work force this year and write off \$11."
Sports,India enjoyed their best day of the first Test here yesterday but still face defeat on a pitch that is starting to favour the spinners.
Sports," quot;Front Row Joe quot; went four years without winning a pole, but now has two in a row after leading qualifying Friday for the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Kansas Speedway."
Sports, Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams says he misses football but would only play one more season if he returns to the NFL.
Sports," Throughout his NBA career, Jonathan Bender has been slowed by injuries. As his Indiana Pacers teammates finished practice Friday, there he was again, just sitting and watching."
World,"EILAT, Israel Thousands of Israelis trudged through the Taba border post on Friday, returning home, like shocked refugees, from a Sinai bloodied by three terrorist bombings of three tourist hotels on Thursday night."
World,"Patricia Hewitt, the trade and industry secretary, capped a cabinet apology for faulty intelligence on Iraq #39;s weapons arsenal yesterday by insisting that Saddam Hussein had been  quot;corrupting and undermining quot; UN sanctions to the point that they were in "
World,KANDAHAR - Afghan troops foiled an attempt to blow up a fuel truck in the city of Kandahar in what the governor said could have been a  quot;catastrophic quot; attack to disrupt a landmark election.
Sports, Johan Santana is ready to start against the New York Yankees on short rest.
Sports,Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games without pay by the N.F.L. for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Sports,"Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Carlos Tosca interviewed with the Mets on Friday, the first candidate brought in following the firing of Art Howe."
Sci/Tech," More than40 years after Purdue University established the first department of computer science in the U.S., a whole new field of study is about to emerge in colleges and universities throughout the country, according to a researcher at IBM Corp.'s Almaden Research Center, who believes that students could begin to receive doctorate degrees in the field of ""services sciences"" in 10 years time."
World," Soldiers shot and killed a 10 year old Palestinian girl and three other Palestinians died in missile strikes Friday during Israel's massive offensive into the northern Gaza Strip, witnesses and hospital officials said."
Sports,Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 4-under-par 66 Sunday to win the Hong Kong Open by one stroke over defending champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland and South African James Kingston.
Sci/Tech,"Dell has announced a massive recall of notebook computer power adapters, saying the components -- made by a company whose products caused a similar recall last month by IBM -- could overheat and spark fires or electrical shock."
Sports,"Lisa Leslie was selected the WNBA #39;s Most Valuable Player for the second time in her career. The Los Angeles Sparks center, the league #39;s MVP in 2001, received 425 points and 33 of a possible 48 first-place votes from a national media panel Friday."
Sports," Rafael Furcal will spend three weeks in a cramped, windowless jail filled with about 70 inmates when the postseason ends for the Atlanta Braves."
Sports,Dale Earnhardt Jr. responds to the NASCAR penalty that knocked him out of the Nextel Cup lead and says the punishment was too severe.
Business,"Drug makers failed to bounce back from a Thursday slide, with many drug stocks closing down Friday as drug giant Pfizer Inc. and generic drug challenger Alpharma Inc."
Business,"US SHARES fell on Friday, pressured by declines in the drugs and semiconductor sectors and by slower-than-expected US jobs growth."
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling a total of 4.4 million AC power adapters used with some Dell notebooks, among these, 2.9 million were sold in the US alone."
Sports,"IF ONE stereotype doesnt fit, try another. Sven Goran Eriksson, pilloried in the summer for being an over-cautious Swede, inculcated during his Serie A career with a craven inclination to defend a slender "
Sports,FILDERSTADT (Germany) - Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport took their battle for the No. 1 ranking and Porsche Grand Prix title into the semi-finals with straight-sets victories on Friday.
Sports,THE BALCO Labs executive director accused of steroid distribution has asked a US federal court to drop charges against him because of procedural errors made at the time of his arrest.
World,"A Kenyan environmentalist and human rights campaigner has been awarded the Nobel peace prize, becoming the first African woman to win the prestigious award since it was created in 1901."
World,At least 28 people were killed and scores injured when car bombs exploded at resorts packed with Israeli holidaymakers on the Red Sea coast of Egypt #39;s Sinai desert in attacks Israel blamed on Al Qaeda.
World," Millions of Afghans prepared for a historic poll on Saturday, which will give the mountainous Islamic nation on the ancient Silk Road its first elected president and perhaps end over a quarter century of war."
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry will face questions from an audience of uncommitted voters in their second debate Friday night, with tepid jobs numbers and the war in Iraq certain to be points of contention."
World," An end of the session food fight over a milk support program erupted Friday in Congress, stalling action for hours on legislation ranging from corporate tax cuts to hurricane and drought relief and preventing lawmakers from adjourning to hit the campaign trail."
Business," U.S. stocks slid on Friday after oil  hit a record  $53.40 a barrel, while surprisingly weak September  jobs data touched off a rally in the bond market."
World," Millions of Afghans prepared for a  historic poll on Saturday, which will give the mountainous  Islamic nation on the ancient Silk Road its first elected  president and perhaps end over a quarter century of war."
World, Kidnappers beheaded British hostage Kenneth Bigley after twice releasing videos in which he wept and pleaded with Prime Minister Tony Blair for his life. A U.S...
Business,"When I suggested in a recent column that a problematic 5 percent of employees account for 75 percent of the IT support burden, I expected a wave of right on! letters from IT support staffers. After the column was published, the letters did come  most of them disagreeing with my premise, with one reader suggesting that the real whiner was yours truly. I still think its outside the realm of overextended IT departments to provide training on basic computing skills (which I defined as managing and finding files, and basic working knowledge of suites such as MS Office). But my thinking was adjusted a bit by the thoughtful feedback."
Business,"If you think of your business as a car and your IT infrastructure as the road it travels on, then your business processes are the tires that let the car move along the road. What we are seeing now, at an ever increasing rate, is CFOs asking CIOs to kick the tires and check the air pressure. Analogies aside, CFOs want CIOs to get more involved in process design across the company."
Business,"Successful IT often requires as much insight into business as into technology.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Business,Crude oil futures finished above 53 dollars a barrel Friday as traders were unsettled about winter fuel supplies in the United States and labor-government confrontation in Nigeria.
Business,"US employers added just 96,000 jobs in September, far fewer than analysts expected and a sign that the economic recovery remains weak."
Business,"Lord Black, former owner of The Daily Telegraph, won a temporary reprieve yesterday when a US judge dismissed a lawsuit by his former company, which was seeking \$1."
Sci/Tech,"The PlayStation Portable is the talk of the town, after basking in the limelight at a recent game show. But despite all the hoopla, Sony Computer Entertainment Co."
Sports,Michael Phelps yesterday pulled out of the 400 metres individual medley at the short course world championships in Indianapolis with a sore back.
Sports,Surprise. Underdog. Cinderella story. The media is calling Kurt Busch a lot of things these days but the title he #39;d prefer is  #39;Champ.
Sports,"day Hindu festival of Dussehra is being celebrated in these parts. It is associated with the vanquishing of demons, though whether these will include Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne today is doubtful."
Sci/Tech, InfoSpace is a rarity in this post dot bomb world: an Internet company with a healthy share price and bottom line.
World,Israeli and Egyptian officials searched for proof Friday to determine who had reduced a five-star hotel full of Israeli tourists to a pile of concrete and metal the night before 
World,"Fulfilling the worst nightmares of a British family, kidnappers Friday released a video showing their beheading of Kenneth Bigley, a contractor seized from his Baghdad "
Sci/Tech, A Texas Internet company said Friday it gave U.S. government officials the hard drives from a pair of its Web servers leased to online journalists and others.
World,"  The Bush administration plans to  give strategic advice, training and polling data to what it  deems as ""moderate and democratic"" Iraqi political parties with  candidates running in the country's upcoming elections,  government documents show."
World,The family of the British hostage Kenneth Bigley confirm that he has been killed by his captors in Iraq. 
World,"The head of Balco, a US lab accused of supplying steroids to sport stars, asks a court to drop all charges."
Business,"The drive to pass a \$136 billion corporate tax bill hit a roadblock in the Senate on Friday when lawmakers upset about tobacco regulation, new overtime rules and combat pay employed delaying tactics to keep the measure from coming up for a vote."
Sci/Tech,"ORLANDO, Fla. He was supposed to be doing safety inspections on the space shuttle fleet -- sometimes inspecting parts that were so crucial, their failure could destroy the shuttle."
Sci/Tech,SpaceShipOne #39;s successful flights did more than win \$10 million - they proved to the world that space is open for all humanity.
Sports,  Struggling right hander Javier Vazquez will start for the New York Yankees in Game 4 of their AL Division Series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
World,"The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on October 8 calling on states to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism, including extraditing and prosecuting anyone who supports, finances and participates in terrorist "
Sci/Tech,Cofounder reflects on company's first ten years at Web 2.0 Conference.
World," SYDNEY, Australia (AP)   Australian Prime Minister John Howard and his Labour party challenger were in a virtual dead heat as voting began Saturday in a general election, with voters focusing on the economy and social programs more than Howard's decision to send troops to Iraq."
World," US President George W. Bush's re election bid, buffeted by bad news on the economy and Iraq, faced a crucial test Friday as he headed into a second debate with resurgent Democratic challenger John Kerry."
World, Comparison of some provisions in the House and Senate bills with the recommendations of the Sept. 11 commission:
World, The man at the center of the nation's first spyware case  #151; a businessman notorious for his junk Internet mailings  #151; says federal regulators were politically motivated in targeting him for enforcement of new bills outlawing intrusive software.
World," This self proclaimed band of idiots is going to play for the pennant. David Ortiz homered in the 10th inning to send the Boston Red Sox into their second consecutive AL championship series, completing a three game sweep of the Anaheim Angels with an 8 6 victory Friday..."
Sci/Tech,"Web services are becoming increasingly popular for linking software programs. Now, Microsoft and some other big companies are pitching the technology as a way to manage everything from big corporate servers to mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,"A partial solar eclipse will occur on Thursday, and will be visible in northeast China, north of the Pacific Ocean, northwest of North America and part of the Arctic Ocean."
Sci/Tech,Description: We consider what might be ahead for the future of private space travel. Will the SpaceShipOne flight kick off a new era of space development?
Sports,World champion Michael Schumacher drove the quickest time in the first practice on October 8 for Sunday #39;s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka.
Sports,"Orlando Hernandez on Wednesday was officially scratched from his Game Three start because of his tired right shoulder, but his replacement isn #39;t exactly healthy, either."
World,"SLIGO, Ireland - A Canadian sailor was waging a battle last night to overcome severe smoke inhalation injuries after he and a fellow sailor were airlifted from their disabled submarine to hospital in this small Irish north coast town."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Witnesses say a ten-year-old girl was one of four Palestinians killed today by Israeli forces operating in the northern Gaza Strip."
World,An Asia-Europe summit opened Friday overshadowed by the European Union #39;s threat to slap fresh sanctions on one of the grouping #39;s newest Asian membersmilitary-ruled Burmaif it fails 
World,At least 30 people were killed and 120 wounded when car bombs exploded at resorts packed with Israeli holidaymakers on the Red Sea coast of Egypt #39;s Sinai desert in attacks claimed by a group saying it belongs to Al-Qaeda.
Sci/Tech,"A partial solar eclipse will take place next week, oddly ending the day before it begins. The eclipse will be visible, weather permitting, from northeastern portions of Asia, including all of Japan "
Sports,Colin Montgomerie yesterday applied for the job of captain of the 2006 Ryder Cup team - by the simple expedient of not applying for it.
Sci/Tech, Cofounder reflects on company's first ten years at Web 2.0 Conference.
Sci/Tech," Thrill seekers are plunking down six figures to ride rockets that haven't even been built yet, and a new airline called Virgin Galactic promises to be up and soaring in the next three years. Still, the budding space tourism industry faces a myriad of safety concerns  #151; in the sky and on the ground  #151; that must be resolved before any paying passenger takes off."
World," GATINEAU, Que. (CP)   A national aerospace policy is in the works that would consolidate existing financial aid initiatives into one cohesive program, Transport Minister Jean Lapierre said on Friday."
World," The drive to pass a  #36;136 billion corporate tax bill hit a roadblock in the Senate on Friday when lawmakers upset about tobacco regulation, new overtime rules and combat pay employed delaying tactics to prevent a vote."
World, Washington's closest ally in Iraq was  horrified by the beheading of a British hostage there and Prime  Minister Tony Blair urged Britons not to let it undermine their  support for continued involvement in the country.
Business,"Parmalat #39;s government-appointed administrator sued Bank of America Corp. on Thursday, alleging that the bank helped executives at the dairy company hide debt and conceal its insolvency from investors."
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. will acquire Netegrity Inc. in a \$430 million cash deal that will merge the computer security software makers, the companies said Wednesday."
Business,"A federal judge has denied a request by AMD (Quote, Chart) that Intel (Quote, Chart) turn over internal documents, the latest development in a long-running legal battle."
Business,Knight Trading Group Inc. (NITE) shares fell more than 6 percent before the bell on Wednesday after the Nasdaq stock trader warned of a quarterly loss because of weak stock trading volume.
Sports," This self proclaimed band of idiots is going to play for the pennant. David Ortiz homered in the 10th inning to send the Boston Red Sox into their second consecutive AL championship series, completing a three game sweep of the Anaheim Angels with an 8 6 victory Friday."
Sci/Tech,"VENTURA, Calif. - Gordon Cooper, who as one of the original Mercury astronauts was a pioneer in human space exploration, has died."
Sci/Tech,"British scientists and science commentators have paid tribute to the DNA pioneer Maurice Wilkins, who died on Tuesday aged 88. Professor Wilkins, who called himself  quot;the third man of the double helix quot;, helped "
Sci/Tech,A man accused of infecting computers with intrusive  quot;spyware quot; and then trying to sell people the solution has denied any wrongdoing.
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco--At the closing session of the Web 2.0 Conference, Yahoo cofounder and Chief Yahoo Jerry Yang assessed the famous Web portal #39;s first decade."
Sci/Tech,An article at eWeek is saying that AOL plans to launch it #39;s own web browser sometime soon. The  quot;AOL Browser quot; will be based off of Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer and not AOL #39;s dead Netscape Browser.
Sci/Tech,Hynix of Korea has sold its non-memory semiconductor operations to Citigroup Venture Capital for Won954.3bn (\$828m) and it will be renamed MagnaChip Semiconductor.
Sci/Tech,"Tim Dougherty, director of marketing for IBM #39;s eServer BladeCenter, said the company #39;s new BladeCenter machines have increased speed, memory, power management and operating system support in order to widen customers #39; choices."
Sci/Tech,"The company currently allows customers to copy a CD once onto a personal computer, but uses the Internet to charge a fee for subsequent copying of the same disk."
Sports,The English Football Association (FA)said on Friday that they will introduce tests for the banned drug EPO (erythropoietin) in the near future.
World,Washington #39;s closest ally in Iraq was horrified by the beheading of a British hostage there and Prime Minister Tony Blair urged Britons not to let it undermine their support for continued involvement in the country.
World,"Australian Prime Minister John Howard is seeking a fourth term in power at today #39;s election, promising to extend 13 years of economic growth and keep mortgage rates low."
Sports, David Ortiz's two run homer in the  bottom of the 10th inning gave the Boston Red Sox an 8 6 win  over the Anaheim Angels and a 3 0 sweep of their American  League Divisional Series Friday.
Sci/Tech,"Cognos this week announced that Andrew Cahill, who was a senior vice president at the company, has been reassigned to other duties at Cognos after being indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with activities at his previous employer."
Sports,Los Angeles Sparks center Lisa Leslie was selected the WNBA's Most Valuable Player for the second time in her career.
Sports,"Outlook:  No other team in the nation has a running back duo like Minnesota's Marion Barber III and Laurence Maroney, who have combined for 274.4 rushing yards per game -- and distribute it quite evenly. Michigan freshman QB Chad Henne went 17 for 21 for 316 yards and three touchdowns last week against Indiana and hasn't thrown an interception in the past two games. Plus, the Wolverines' aggressive defense leads the nation with 19 takeaways."
Sports,David Ortiz homered in the 10th inning to give the Red Sox an 8-6 victory over Anaheim and completing a three-game sweep.
World," Afghans vote Saturday in the first direct presidential elections in their history, under the threat of violence from anti US militants and Osama bin Laden's terror network."
World,The French president will meet his Chinese counterpart on a four-day state visit focusing on economic ties.
Business,Martha Stewart beat the news media trailing her every move by announcing that she had checked into prison in West Virginia.
Sports, David Ortiz's two run homer in the  bottom of the 10th inning gave the Boston Red Sox an 8 6 win  over the Anaheim Angels and a three game sweep of their  American League Divisional Series Friday.
Business,"tobacco senators agreed late Friday to stop delaying a tax bill that includes a bailout for tobacco farmers and pass a separate bill calling for Food and Drug Administration regulation of tobacco, Sen."
Sci/Tech,Search engine Google has plans to introduce a new service that lets users search complete texts of books and helps publishers sell them.
Sci/Tech,"File-swappers in Britain are to be taken to court for trading tracks over the Internet. The crackdown by the British Phonographic Industry is the first of its kind in the UK, although the "
Sci/Tech,Goldman Sachs reiterated an  quot;outperform quot; rating and raised estimates for third-quarter revenue and earnings before interest depreciation and amortization for Yahoo!
Sci/Tech,The vast majority of worms and other successful cyber attacks are made possible by vulnerabilities in a small number of common operating system services.
Sci/Tech,"In many ways, Mike Lawrie seems to be just the sort of guy software maker Siebel Systems needs to lift it out of its dark days. It #39;s true he doesn #39;t exactly ooze charisma and intensity."
Sci/Tech,"Fossil remains of the oldest and smallest known ancestor of Tyrannosaurus rex, the world #39;s favorite ferocious dinosaur, have been discovered in China with evidence that its body was cloaked in downy  quot;protofeathers."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights voted Friday to wait until after next month's election to discuss a report critical of the Bush administration's civil rights record. Republican members had objected to the report's timing. The report remains posted on the commission's Web site, however, despite objections from GOP commissioners who sought to get it removed."
Sports,"The headline on Friday #39;s edition of the Boston Herald read  quot;Go Yanks!, quot; indicative of how badly the Red Sox faithful yearn for a rematch of last year #39;s ALCS...Prior to the game, Scioscia announced that suspended outfielder Jose Guillen would not be "
Sports,"If you listen between the lines, it sure sounds like what Dale Earnhardt Jr. was really saying was something like,  quot;While today #39;s accomplishment is extremely gratifying on both a personal and professional "
Sports,"When Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs and his staff watch the Baltimore Ravens run the football, they cannot help but recall their great Redskins teams of old."
World,"KABUL: Afghans vote Saturday in the first direct presidential elections in their history, under the threat of violence from anti-US militants and Osama bin Laden #39;s terror network."
World,"GAZA CITY, Oct 9 (AFP) - Israeli forces early Saturday killed two Palestinians at Khan Yunes in the south of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian hospital sources said."
Sci/Tech,"Change is coming for AT T Wireless's 21.7 million customers -- although they wouldn't know it from watching the company's commercials or shopping in its stores. The cell phone provider is expected to complete its \$41 billion merger with Cingular Wireless within weeks.\\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"It's acceptable for consumers to use software that edits out nudity or bad language from a DVD movie -- but they had better leave the commercials and promotional announcements in, according to legislation adopted by the House of Representatives this week. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World," A trans Atlantic shipment of plutonium from the United States arrived by guarded convoy at a factory in southern France Friday, amid protests by environmental groups."
World, Excerpts from Friday's presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis:
World," House Republican leaders on Friday easily pushed through sweeping new law enforcement powers as part of a Sept. 11 anti terrorism package, but the House now must negotiate a truce with the Senate on those measures to get President Bush's signature before the elections."
World," British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday that a U.S. arms inspector's report on Iraq shows that United Nations sanctions against Saddam Hussein's regime were ""not working,"" insisting that it backed the U.S. British decision to go to war."
Business,Students at Aviation High School learn in the shadow of the massive jetliners this region has produced for decades. Holding classes at Boeing Field and the Museum of 
Business,"WEST PALM BEACH, Fla - Shock jock Howard Stern is dumping traditional radio for satellite. Should you? The question is on millions of listeners #39; minds after Stern stunned the radio world this week by announcing "
Sports,COOL kid Wayne Rooney will spearhead a three-pronged strikeforce for England against Wales today. Boss Sven-Goran Eriksson insists not even a World Cup Final would make Rooney nervous and will place Manchester 
Sports,"Aside from Steve Finley, no Dodgers position starter had postseason experience before Tuesday. By comparison, every member of the Cardinals #39; starting lineup came into the series having played in October."
World,The Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai has been clubbed in the head by riot police officers. She has been denounced as a subversive.
World,UN Security Council members have unanimously backed a Russian-sponsored resolution to intensify the international battle against terrorism.
Sci/Tech,"  Sony will begin selling in Japan in November a combination personal computer and video server that can record up to seven channels of television simultaneously, it said at the Ceatec 2004 exhibition here."
Business,RENO--(Mineweb.com) Vancouver-based Goldcorp and Toronto gold-producer Wheaton River Minerals have scheduled a telephone conference Monday morning to announced that Goldcorp will buy Wheaton River for \$2.09 billion in stock.
World," A powerful typhoon, one of the strongest  storms recorded in Asia this year, churned toward Japan on  Saturday, lashing the nation with heavy rain, prompting  evacuations and threatening to strike Tokyo."
Business,"A federal judge Friday tossed out Hollinger International Inc.'s \$1.25 billion suit against embattled press tycoon Conrad M. Black and other top corporate officials, ruling that the company could not use racketeering laws to recover money it claims Black and the others stole."
Business,"In the celluloid dreams of her own keeping, Latika Harris is watching her favorite movie, ""Love and Basketball,"" and in this dream she has replaced actress Sanaa Lathan. She sees herself playing small forward, or maybe a shooting guard, alongside the handsome male lead of Omar Epps."
Sci/Tech," O.K., so I don't like asking for directions. But I don't get lost so often that I need to spend more than  #36;1,000 on a built in car navigation system to plot my course with global positioning satellites."
World,U.S. oil companies and a Texas oil investor received lucrative vouchers that enabled them to buy Iraqi oil under the U.N. oil-for-food program.
World," In a debate rematch Friday, President Bush defended his invasion of Iraq and said ""I wasn't happy when we found there weren't weapons"" that prompted his administration to go to war against Saddam Hussein..."
World,"Three weeks after Haiti's worst natural disaster in years the country is trying desperately to attend to its sick, feed its hungry, keep drinking water flowing and remove tons of mud and debris."
World,"A U.S. soldier was killed and another wounded Friday when their patrol was attacked with a homemade bomb, the U.S. command said in a statement."
Business,"A federal judge yesterday tossed out Hollinger International Inc. #39;s \$1.25 billion suit against embattled press tycoon Conrad M. Black and other top corporate officials, ruling that the company "
Sci/Tech,"The home computer maker is recalling nearly a million AC notebook adapters. The company says they can overheat, catch fire, or cause electrical shock."
World,"The United Nations launched a massive polio immunization campaign across Africa on Friday, aiming to undo the region-wide effects of a vaccine boycott in Nigeria."
World,"A suicide car bomber attacked Wednesday an Iraqi military camp northwest of Baghdad, killing 10 Iraqis and injuring more than 20, Iraqi officials said."
Sci/Tech, Former Vice President Al Gore touted the promise of stem cell research for curing debilitating and deadly diseases on Friday  #151; using his pitch to stump for fellow Democrats Christine Gregoire and Dave Ross.
World, France tightened security around embassies Friday after a bomb outside the Indonesian Embassy slightly injured nine people in a pre dawn explosion that shattered neighborhood windows and puzzled police.
World, The United States warned its citizens Friday to avoid the northeastern Sinai Peninsula for the next three months after suicide bombings hit three Egyptian hotels in the area.
World," GATINEAU, Que. (CP)   Transport Minister Jean Lapierre described Canada's ports Friday as ""sieves,"" adding the federal government must take measures to tighten security on the waterfront.  ""It's clear that Canadian ports cannot remain sieves,"" he said during a speech to the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce. ""We have to tighten the screw."" Asked later to clarify his comments, the minister said he was only quoting from a 2002 Senate report that criticized port security."
World,A day of mourning has been declared in Liverpool in memory of the murdered British hostage Ken Bigley. 
World,Democratic Unionist leader the Rev Ian Paisley and Prime Minister Tony Blair will hold make-or-break talks today on a deal to revive power sharing at Stormont.
World,"President Bush defended his economic record and his decision to invade Iraq, while John Kerry said that Mr. Bush lacked the record to justify re-election."
World,"KABUL, Oct 9 (AFP) - Afghanistan holds its first ever presidential election Saturday. Following is a list of major events since the current President Hamid Karzai took office in 2001."
World,"SYDNEY (AFP) - Australians went to the polls in national elections tipped to see the conservative government of Prime Minister John Howard, a key US ally in Iraq, beat off a strong challenge from the center-left Labor Party."
World,Bangkok: The Thai government has begun dropping an estimated one hundred million paper origami birds in an unusual peace bid. The birds are being dropped by military planes over the countrys Muslim south after a surge of violence in the area.
Sci/Tech,"A partial solar eclipse will take place next week, oddly ending the day before it begins. The eclipse will be visible, weather permitting, from northeastern portions of Asia, including all of Japan, northeastern Mongolia and China, and much of Siberia."
Sports,"A new team, Midland F1, has announced that it will make its Formula One debut in 2006. Backed by the Midland Group, a privately-owned international trading and investment-holding organisation, Midland F1 is "
Sports,Makoto Tamada of Japan claimed provisional pole position Friday for tomorrow #39;s Malaysian Grand Prix ahead of Sete Gibernau of Spain and world Moto GP champion Valentino Rossi.
Sports, The Houston Astros won a franchise record 18 straight games at Minute Maid Park to end the season and now will lean on their home crowd on Saturday for Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves.
Sports,"Connecticut rookie Lindsay Whalen played with the guile of a veteran Friday night, leading the Sun to a 68-64 victory over the Seattle Storm in the opening game of the WNBA Finals."
Sports,"In his first comments to the police on the night he was accused of rape, the basketball star Kobe Bryant was scared about what happened and may have conceded lying to "
Sports,"Defendants at the center of the BALCO steroid scandal asked a court to drop charges against them Friday, claiming misconduct by prosecutors in a case which has tarnished several top sporting names."
Sports,"This was supposed to be an exhilarating weekend for futbol fans in El Salvador, what with those dastardly Americans in town for a 2006 World Cup qualifier Saturday night "
World,"The latest Nobel Prize laureate for literature is a self-described advocate for the weak, whose own  quot;social phobia quot; will keep her from attending the awards ceremony in Stockholm."
World, Asian and European leaders were to wrap up summit talks here by calling for the United Nations to lead the fight against terrorism while largely side stepping a rift over military ruled Myanmar.
World,A court suspends all newly-elected office-bearers on India's cricket board citing election misconduct.
Sports," The woman who accused basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape apologized to police at one stage for providing confusing information, according to court documents released on Friday."
Sports,"Backed by Derek Jeter's three R.B.I.'s and a relentless offense, Kevin Brown threw six strong innings to lead the Yankees past the Minnesota Twins, 8-4."
Sports,"On the night he was accused of rape, Kobe Bryant was scared about what happened and may have conceded lying to detectives, according to a tape recording made then."
Sports,"U-Md.'s Joel Statham and Georgia Tech's Reggie Ball have thrown more touchdown passes than anyone in the ACC.  However, they also rank near the top in interceptions."
Sports,"Wake Forest has eight interceptions for the season -- which ranks 12th nationally -- and will test Va. Tech quarterback Bryan Randall, who has thrown six picks in five games."
Sports,Veteran driver Joe Nemechek earns his second straight pole Friday in Kansas City after having gone four years without winning one.
Business,Senator John Kerry will assail George Bush tonight as the first president since Herbert Hoover to preside over a four-year term with fewer Americans working than when he began.
Sports,"The Japanese round of the World Rally Championship on the island of Hokkaido just missed a typhoon, and the weather has also affected the Japanese Grand Prix weekend."
Sports,"It doesn #39;t plan an entry until next year #39;s Australian Grand Prix, but the Canadian-based Midland Group chaired by expatriate Russian (and Canadian citizen) Alexander Shnaider has announced the formation of a new GP team to be called Midland F1."
Sports,Dale Earnhardt Jr. admits he was wrong to cuss in a live TV interview last weekend but says NASCAR was wrong to penalize him so harshly.
Sports, The Minnesota Twins were in great shape just two days ago. Now they're on the brink of being eliminated by the New York Yankees for the second straight year.
Sports," LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Reuters) - PGA Tour veteran JL Lewis  reeled off seven birdies and an eagle to race into a one-shot  lead after the second round of the \$4 million Las Vegas  Invitational Friday."
Sports," Defendants at the center of the  BALCO steroid scandal asked a court to drop charges against  them Friday, claiming misconduct by prosecutors in a case which  has tarnished several top sporting names."
Business,"SALEM, NC   The Securities and Exchange Commission has escalated its investigation of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. to a formal inquiry, the company announced Friday."
Business,"How could I have forgotten that George W. was a compassionate conservative? He chose the moniker of a kinder, gentler Republican four years ago to distinguish himself from Newt Gingrich #39;s crowd."
Sci/Tech,China says 58 percent of computer networks in the country #39;s offices have fallen victim to Internet security problems this year.
Sports,The frat house full of fools will play for a pennant for the second year in a row. David Ortiz #39;s 10th-inning homer gave the Boston Red Sox an 8-6 victory over the Anaheim Angels on 
Sports,"A racist slur made by Spanish national coach Luis Aragones against Thierry Henry has angered the Arsenal star #39;s teammates, who have called for FIFA take action."
Sports,"Aside from Steve Finley, no Dodgers position starter had postseason experience before Tuesday. By comparison, every member of the Cardinals #39; starting lineup came into the series having played in October."
Sports,England #39;s David Howell holed a 105-yard shot for an eagle and finished with a 7-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Luke Donald yesterday after the second round of the Dunhill Links Championship in St.
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair condemned the killers of British hostage Kenneth Bigley as barbaric, and most of the victims relatives praised his handling of the crisis."
World,Afghans braved threats of Taliban attacks to begin voting today in a historic presidential election that they hope will mark the beginning of the end to a quarter century of conflict.
World,Australians voted today in an election which offered the choice between a conservative government that unreservedly backs the United States and its Iraq war and a Labour opposition seeking stronger ties in Asia.
World,"Latin America has seen a decline in child mortality rate, but the situation in Iraq, countries of the former Soviet Union and those in sub-Saharan Africa has worsened over the "
Sports, Kevin Brown pitched six innings and  Derek Jeter notched three hits and drove in three runs to lead  the New York Yankees to an 8 4 victory over the Minnesota Twins  in the American League Divisional Series Friday.
Sports," The U.S. team continued to  dominate the world short course championships Friday, claiming  five gold medals without the help of Michael Phelps after he  was forced out of the meeting with an injured back."
World," Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk  appears determined to retire, his son said on Saturday before  heading to Beijing in a bid to persuade the 81 year old monarch  to change his mind about abdicating."
Sports,Ryder Cup star Miguel Angel Jimenez continued his love affair with Asia as he kept his nerve to take a one-stroke victory at the \$800 000 Hong Kong Open on Sunday.
World, Colombian government officials said Friday they need support from the international community to assist in the planned demobilization of thousands of right wing paramilitary fighters.
World," Friday's rematch between President Bush and John Kerry proved to be a livelier affair, and a more revealing show, than their first debate."
World,"President Bush defended his decision to invade Iraq, while John Kerry said that Mr. Bush lacked the record to justify re-election."
World,U.S. oil companies received lucrative vouchers that enabled them to buy Iraqi oil under the U.N. oil-for-food program.
World, Kidnappers beheaded British hostage Kenneth Bigley after twice releasing videos in which he wept and pleaded with Prime Minister Tony Blair for his life. A U.S...
World, Kevin Brown already apologized to the New York Yankees for his foolish injury. This was an even better way to make up for it...
Sci/Tech,"Church leaders have begun a campaign to curb climate change, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions."
Business,"The nation added 96,000 jobs in September, a weaker-than-expected figure that could play a pivotal role in the presidential election."
Business,"  Sitting at the front of US Bankruptcy Court, surrounded by US Airways #39; managers and high priced lawyers, Chief Executive Officer Bruce Lakefield looked nervous, almost embarrassed."
Sci/Tech,Dell has taken an aggressive pricing strategy in its competition with Apple in the music player space. Jupiter Research analyst Joe Wilcox reported in his blog today that Dell has dropped pricing on the 15 
Sports,Frank Farina #39;s new look Australian attack fired the Socceroos to a 4-0 half-time lead over Solomon Islands in their their Confederations Cup qualifier in Honiara this afternoon.
Sports,Los Angeles outfielder Milton Bradley won #39;t be disciplined by the Dodgers for a clubhouse confrontation with a reporter he called an  quot;Uncle Tom.
World,"Around 100-thousand armed security personnel, including 27-thousand foreign troops from a US-led coalition and NATO, have been deployed to protect more than 10 million registered voters."
World,"Dialogue between China and France, two countries which highly value cultural diversity and pluralism in international politics, is no doubt conducive to world peace, China #39;s "
Sci/Tech,Mars rovers have found new evidence that water was once plentiful in the hills and plains of the now-barren Red Planet. After discovering the plains where it landed was once a 
Sci/Tech,A veteran NASA safety inspector appeared in court Friday in Florida to answer charges that he filed false reports of checks on the space shuttle.
World,VOTING began in Afghanistan today for the first direct presidential election in the country #39;s history. Some 10.5 million registered voters are eligible to select a president from a total of 18 candidates.
World, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry on the issues at Friday's debate:
World,"In the debate, John Kerry was on the offensive on topics like tax cuts in wartime, prescription drug imports and the deficit."
Business,"She arrived at 6.15 am, Friday at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp, according to an announcement by the US Bureau of Prisons. She put out the news first, on her Marthatalks."
Business,"AT amp;T, the US telecommunications group, yesterday said it will take a restructuring charge of about \$1.1 billion in the third quarter mainly to cover the cost of about 7,000 job cuts and revalue downward its assets by \$11."
Sci/Tech,It may be up to Pittsburgh shoppers to determine if consumer electronics retailer Circuit City continues its foray into the eBay drop-off business.
Sports,"AUSTRALIAN Paul Stoddart has warned the owners of a potential new Formula One team to be prepared for a long, tough haul in the sport."
Sports,Coaches: Ron Zook is 19-11 in his third year at UF; Nick Saban is 42-15 in his fifth year at LSU and 85-41-1 in his 11th year overall.
Sports,time WNBA all star Nykesha Sales and the Connecticut Sun are heading to the WNBA championship finals after beating the New York Liberty last Friday and last Saturday in the best two out of three games for the WNBA Eastern Conference Championship.
Sports,"Kansas City, Kan. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Friday that he should have been punished for using profanity in victory lane last week at Talladega Superspeedway but taking 25 points wasn #39;t the proper thing to do."
World,"World News, KABUL - Voting began in Afghanistan Saturday for the first direct presidential election in the countrys history. Some 10."
World, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pledged that his country would cooperate with India in the fight against global terrorism.
World," Federal agents arrested a former government security agent on charges of kidnapping a leftist rebel in 1975, the second former official to arrested in the disappearance of Jesus Piedra."
World, Pakistan's penalty corner expert Sohail Abbas said he was honoured to enter field hockey's Hall of Fame after he set a new world record for most goals.
World," Australians voted in parliamentary elections Saturday with Prime Minister John Howard and his Labor Party challenger in a virtual dead heat, following a campaign that focused more on the economy and social programs than on Howard's decision to send troops to Iraq."
World," They wondered if Sen. John Kerry really is too wishy washy, how he would protect America from another terrorist attack and whether he wants to raise taxes on the middle class. They challenged President Bush to find three mistakes he's made, to say how he'd heal anti American aggravation in the world and to rate his environmental record."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is investigating yet another critical flaw in one of its products, this time in two versions of its popular word processing software, Microsoft Word 2000 and Word 2002."
World,"Amid all the warfare, suicide bombing, political vitriol and other ugly aspects of life, itsa joy when the yearly Nobel Prizes show humanity at its finest."
World, Yukos won a stay of execution when a Russian official said its main production unit will have three months to scrape up cash to cover a crushing tax bill that could otherwise bury the wounded oil giant.
Sports,The FIA has already cancelled todays activities at Suzuka as Super Typhoon Ma-On heads towards the 5.807km circuit. Saturday practice has been cancelled altogether while pre-qualifying and final qualifying 
Sports," Boston Red Sox fans know all too well of past failure, but there #39;s a different aura this year, and it seems their long standing curse of not winning a World Series since 1918 may finally disappear."
Sports,"MINNEAPOLIS Oct. 9, 2004 - Backed by Derek Jeter #39;s three RBIs and a relentless offense, Kevin Brown threw six strong innings to lead the New York Yankees past the frustrated Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Friday "
World,"The UN Security Council unanimously passed a tough new anti-terrorism resolution yesterday aimed at stemming attacks against civilians by denying terrorists safe havens, weapons, financial resources and freedom of movement."
World, The authorities announced a nationwide ban on all political and religious meetings except Friday Prayers after a car bombing early Thursday in the central city of Multan killed 40 people and wounded at least 100.
Sports,Heisman Trophy hopeful Cedric Benson of Texas grew up idolizing Ricky Williams. Oklahoma freshman force Adrian Peterson is more of an Emmitt Smith man.
Sports,"Australia took complete control of the first Test on day three in Bangalore, building a lead of 355 over India. India were bowled out for 246, adding 110 for the last three wickets with Parthiv Patel making a patient 46."
World, Australians voted Saturday in an  election which offered the choice between a conservative  government that unreservedly backs the United States and its  Iraq war and a Labor opposition seeking stronger ties in Asia.
World," Backed by Derek Jeter's three RBIs and a relentless offense, Kevin Brown threw six strong innings to lead the New York Yankees past the frustrated Minnesota Twins 8 4 on Friday night for a 2 1 lead in the best of five AL first round series.    Brown shrugged off back pain and put his broken hand behind him..."
Business,"In a move that caught the publishing world by surprise, an underdog bidder defeated the likes of media bigwigs Bruce Wasserstein, Robert Krakoff and Jimmy "
Business,"R. David Martin, the chief financial officer of Action Performance Cos., abruptly resigned Friday, as the Tempe-based company said it wanted to go in a different direction."
Sports,"The Formula 1 circus spent Saturday morning holed up in various hotels in the Suzuka area, a number of people nursing sore heads after a little too much time off on Friday night."
Sports,"Moments after the Twins lost 8-4 to the Yankees on Friday, to fall behind 2-1 in the best of five American League Division Series, manager Ron Gardenhire walked through a silent clubhouse."
World," House Senate bargainers neared agreement Friday on an election season  #36;14.7 billion package of aid for East Coast hurricane victims and drought stricken farmers, participants said."
Business,"US employers added 96,000 jobs last month, a tepid performance that disappointed Wall Street markets but was strong enough to keep the unemployment rate from rising above 5.4 percent."
Business,"Chicago Sun-Times owner Hollinger International saw its plan to recover \$1.25 billion from former executives crumble on Friday, as a federal judge threw out the company #39;s racketeering lawsuit against the group."
Business,"Television #39;s dean of financial news, Louis Rukeyser, is giving up his CNBC show  quot;Louis Rukeyser #39;s Wall Street. quot;."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Oct. 7, 2004 - NASA #39;s Mars rovers don #39;t seem to be wearing out, so mission planners have begun to think more boldly including a plan to let one climb up a steep slope from a crater it has been exploring to set out across a plain."
Sci/Tech,"I always enjoy The Motley Fool #39;s Fool vs. Fool debates over a stock, especially when it #39;s Apple they #39;re talking about."
Sports,OLYMPIC silver medallist Brooke Hanson led an Australian quinella in the 50 metres breaststroke final at the world shortcourse win titles at Indianapolis today.
Sports,"Although Boston Red Sox outfielder Johnny Damon admits to having problems with migraine headaches and a stiff neck, you #39;d never know it."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. They don #39;t just remember the scores. They remember the plays, the turning tides, the goal-line stands, the masses rushing onto the field at Cal #39;s Memorial Stadium."
Sports,Australia lost three more wickets as they look to extend their lead against India on the fourth day of the first Test in Bangalore.
World,"WHEN Wangari Maathai got word she had won the Nobel Peace Prize, she was busy with the work that earned her the prestigious award - campaigning to protect Kenya #39;s forests and distributing food to hungry constituents suffering from drought."
World,Australia #39;s 13 million voters have begun choosing a new government with the opposition Labor Party pinning any hope of victory on a late surge of  quot;undecideds quot; swinging their way.
World,"The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday calling on states to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism, including extraditing "
Sci/Tech," It's acceptable for consumers to use software that edits out nudity or bad language from a DVD movie    but they had better leave the commercials and promotional announcements in, according to legislation adopted by the House of Representatives this week."
Sci/Tech, Change is coming for AT T Wireless's 21.7 million customers    although they wouldn't know it from watching the company's commercials or shopping in its stores.
Sci/Tech,"A: Apple #39;s digital music player, which uses a high-capacity hard drive to store music, has truly become a pop-culture touchstone."
Sci/Tech,"Just two weeks ago, Beon Media founder Scott Lipsky was touting a partnership with Microsoft that he said would help the 27-person company distribute famous photographs, artwork and other digital images to thousands of computers and flat screen televisions "
Sports,Johan Santana is ready to start against the New York Yankees on short rest. The left-hander told Minnesota Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson on Friday that 
Sports,"Lindsay Davenport reached her 12th semi-final of the year on Friday, with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Jelena Jankovic at the WTA Grand Prix event in Filderstadt, Germany."
Sports,MELBOURNE: Josip Skoko scored twice to help Australia crush Solomon Islands 5-1 in their Oceania Confederations Cup first-leg qualifier in Honiara today.
Sports,"The US men #39;s national soccer team, holding a slim lead atop the CONCACAF region #39;s Group 1, faces a tricky test today as it meets an El Salvador team battling to stay alive."
Sports,England #39;s David Howell holed a 105-yard shot for an eagle Friday and finished with a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after the second round of the Dunhill Links Championship.
World,"Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki on Friday congratulated Wangari Maathai, the assistant minister for environment and natural resources, for becoming the first African woman to win "
World,"Austrian writer Elfriede Jelinek, a reclusive author whose feminism, leftist politics and pacifism are common themes in her works, won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for what the Swedish Academy called her  quot;musical flow of voices and counter "
World,"A US warplane struck three suspected insurgents as they planted an artillery shell on a street in Baghdad #39;s northeastern Shiite district of Sadr City on Friday, a military spokesman said."
World," President Bush and John Kerry sprinted back to the campaign trail, trying to build on their performances in an argumentative second debate that saw the presidential candidates colliding over war, jobs, education, health care, abortion, the environment and prescription drugs..."
Business,"Supporters of an Air Force plan to buy 100 aerial tankers from The Boeing Co. insisted yesterday they could salvage the troubled deal, even as Congress moved to kill it and federal investigators continue to "
Sci/Tech,"Sci/Tech News, SAN FRANCISCO: Google Inc. announced a new test service that allows people to use mobile phones or handheld devices to tap Google #39;s Web search via text messages, or short message service."
Sports,"But to play as feebly as it did for about 35 minutes last night in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and lose by only four points -- on the road, no less -- has to be the best confidence builder since Cindy St."
Sports,"Adam Gilchrist (26) and Shane Warne then put on a valuable partnership which was finally broken by Anil Kumble, Chopra taking the catch."
World," Polio vaccinators set out on camels, boats and on foot Friday to immunize 80 million children under age five in 23 African countries."
Business,"Martha Stewart reported to prison before sunrise yesterday to begin serving a five-month sentence for lying about a stock sale, slipping all-but-unnoticed past waiting supporters and reporters."
Business,"Employment grew by 96,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department reported Friday, well below the level needed to keep pace with the expansion in the labor force and presenting a weak picture "
Business,Washington taxpayers will be able to deduct their state sales taxes from their federal income taxes if the US Senate votes this weekend to approve a major tax overhaul.
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS  Aaron Peirsol, who swept the backstroke events at the Athens Olympics, won the 100-meter backstroke at the Short Course World Championships on Friday night."
Sports,Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix scheduled for today was postponed yesterday because of a typhoon. Race organizers and Formula One moved pre-qualifying and qualifying to 
Sports,"ST. ANDREWS, Scotland  England #39;s David Howell highlighted his round with an eagle Friday to take a one-stroke lead over compatriot and Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after two rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship."
Sports," Hands on her hips, her shoulders slightly pinched forward, Seattle #39;s Lauren Jackson stood stoically in front of her bench, waiting through the seemingly interminable commercials before the start of the second half."
Sports,The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros hope Texas will be the swing state in their National League division series after both teams #39; bats resembled toothpicks for much of Games 1 and 2 in Atlanta.
World,"SYDNEY, Australia Oct. 9, 2004 - Australians voted Saturday on whether to hold onto their three-term conservative government and keep their troops in Iraq, or choose the opposition Labor Party and endorse "
World,"Rescuers dug through the rubble of a luxury hotel on Egypt #39;s Sinai Peninsula yesterday as the confirmed death stood at 24, with about 100 people "
World,"Cambodia #39;s Prince Norodom Ranariddh left on Saturday for Beijing to implore his ailing father, the king, to reverse his decision to abdicate."
Sports,"The Streak started without him. In fact, it began while Ted Johnson languished on the injured list, what he described as  quot;a lonely place. quot;"
Sports,"In one of the most electrifying moments in the history of a ballpark that's almost older than household electricity, slugger David Ortiz last night propelled the wild-and-crazy Red Sox into the American League Championship Series with a 10th-inning, first-pitch, two-out, two-run, walkoff homer into the seats above Fenway Park's left-field wall."
Sports,"How much sweeter for the Nation to contemplate only the second sweep in postseason history by the Red Sox, the first since perhaps the most beloved Sox team in the last 30 years, the Sox of Pudge and Yaz and Looie and Lynn and Evans swept the A's in the 1975 American League Championship Series, than to ponder the implications ..."
Sports,"It's now up to the ace to extend the Twins' season. Putative Cy Young winner Johan Santana will get the call and the ball today, working on only three days' rest to keep Minnesota alive in their Division Series with the Yankees."
Sports,"Red Sox third base coach Dale Sveum has taken a lot of heat this season for getting base runners thrown out at the plate, but you can't diss him for his other duty -- coaching the infield defense."
Sports,"Jarrod Washburn is a starter by trade, not a closer, a man more accustomed to easing his way into games rather than nailing doors shut. Early in his career, the Angels lefthander saw his share of the relief biz, and it was just enough for him to know it wasn't really his calling."
Sports,"He sings, he dances. He serves as the Dodgers' unofficial cheerleader, racing nonstop around the dugout and constantly pumping his teammates up. Most important, Jose Lima pitches -- and very well at Dodger Stadium."
Sports,"After the Patriots placed Adrian Klemm (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday, the situation at tackle became such that Brandon Gorin will likely see his role expanded after being inactive for the first two games of the season."
Sports,Lindsay Whalen made the most of the biggest game of her professional career. The rookie guard led the Connecticut Sun to a 68-64 victory over the Seattle Storm last night in the opening game of the WNBA Finals.
Sports,"When it happens, somehow it will change. It will change by making the remainder of the season more meaningful, extending the dreams of a BCS bowl bid, which is what it's all about at the highest level of college football."
Sports,"Northeastern sparkled in its 2004-05 hockey debut last night, stunning Michigan, 4-2, at the Lefty McFadden Invitational in Dayton, Ohio."
Sports,"USC has waited a year for this. The top-ranked Trojans get a chance to avenge their only defeat since October 2002 when they face No. 7 California today before a sellout crowd of 92,000."
Sports,"Northeastern coach Rocky Hager has employed a running back by committee with some success this season. Yet when the Huskies host Villanova today in an Atlantic 10 showdown, Hager will be forced to take another approach -- running back by availability."
Sports,"England's David Howell highlighted his round with an eagle yesterday to take a one-stroke lead over compatriot and Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after two rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, Scotland."
Business,  Martha Stewart entered a minimum security federal prison in West Virginia shortly after 6 am Friday to begin her five month sentence for lying to investigators about her sale of ImClone stock.
Business,Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Friday followed its signing of radio shock jock #39; #39; Howard Stern by announcing an offering of stock and bonds that would raise \$290 million.
Business,"CHARLOTTE, NC Oct. 7, 2004 - Bank of America Corp. said Thursday that it plans to cut about 2.5 percent of its work force, eliminating about 4,500 jobs as part of a restructuring following its acquisition of FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,"Louis Rukeyser, host of financial news network CNBC #39;s  quot;Louis Rukeyser #39;s Wall Street, quot; said he won #39;t return to the weekly program following his treatment for cancer."
Business,"Diversified manufacturer and financial services company General Electric Co. posted third-quarter earnings in line with Wall Street expectations on Friday, as revenue rose 15 percent on higher industrial sales "
Sports,"Few coaches have endured the public scrutiny that has clouded Ron Zook #39;s tenure at Florida. From the moment his hiring became official, Zook was ostracized by fans and the media."
Sports,"STATE COLLEGE -- This weekend, Joe Paterno will reach another astonishing milestone, notching game No. 457 as the head coach at Penn State and moving into a second place tie on the all-time list with the legendary Glenn Pop Warner."
World,"French Interior Minister Dominique deVillepin announced Friday that France is to reinforce security in sensible places, especially around embassies after the explosion near the Indonesian embassy in Paris."
Sports," US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer was trying to win over Manchester United #39;s two key Irish shareholders in his bid to buy the English soccer club, but had not yet entered serious talks with them, sources familiar with the situation said yesterday."
Sci/Tech, The next release of the MyQSL database server will include a Windows installer based on an open source toolset released by Microsoft.
World," The European Union has concluded talks with Vietnam on its entry into the World Trade Organization, clearing a major hurdle in the Southeast Asian country's attempts to join the group by 2005."
World, Australians have gone to the polls in national elections that will decide if their country remains in Iraq as staunch allies of the United States or pulls out by Christmas to switch its international focus to engagement with Asia.
World," Two Chinese engineers working at a  hydro electric project in Pakistan have been kidnapped in a  region where security forces have been hunting militants linked  to al Qaeda, officials said Saturday."
Business,"The US economy experienced another month of disappointing job growth in September, adding to the trend of lackluster hiring that has made this one of the weakest labor market recoveries in modern history."
Business,Merck  amp; Co.'s chairman and chief executive Raymond Gilmartin yesterday defended his firm's handling of earlier health warnings about Vioxx and said he was  quot;stunned quot; when he learned two weeks ago that a Merck clinical trial had confirmed the drug could cause strokes and heart attacks.
Business,International Place developer Donald J. Chiofaro's ownership partner said in federal bankruptcy court yesterday that it would never agree to the reorganization plan that Chiofaro has proposed to stave off a takeover of the towers by Tishman Speyer Properties of New York.
Business,"The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has booked six of its conventions between 2007 and 2011 at the Boston Convention  amp; Exhibition Center, the \$800 million South Boston facility that opened in April. The group will hold its Marketplace Conference and Pharmacy and Technology Conference at the center in 2007, 2009 and 2011. A total of 25,000 attendees are ..."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission has escalated its investigation of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. to a formal inquiry, the company said yesterday."
Business,"Oracle Corp. chief executive Larry Ellison testified yesterday that the business software maker is leaning toward lowering its \$7.7 billion bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc. , a shift that might create another snag in the takeover tug-of-war."
Business,Invesco Funds Group Inc. and two other mutual-fund units of Amvescap LLC will pay \$375 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges of helping favored investors engage in improper mutual-fund trading.
Business,"The drive to pass a \$136 billion corporate tax bill hit a roadblock in the Senate yesterday when lawmakers upset about tobacco regulation, new overtime rules, and combat pay employed delaying tactics to keep the measure from coming up for a vote."
World,  Rescue workers yesterday searched the wreckage of an Egyptian hotel for more than three dozen people still missing after three coordinated bomb attacks that killed about 30 Israeli tourists and Egyptians at two vacation resorts on the Red Sea.
World,"UNITED NATIONS Washington wants the UN Security Council to meet next month at the site of peace talks in Kenya between rebels in southern Sudan and Khartoum's government, US Ambassador John Danforth said yesterday. Such a meeting would underline how important nailing down a peace deal in southern Sudan is to reaching overall peace across the vast northeast African nation, ..."
World,"  A day before Afghanistan's historic presidential election, Captain Jacob Larkowich's US infantry company took up positions on a hilltop next to the Intercontinental Hotel, looking out over the dusty capital for puffs of smoke and bracing to rush to the scene of any bombing."
World,  Health workers across west and central Africa began a 23 country polio immunization campaign yesterday to reach more than 80 million children in the next several days. The undertaking is part of an international effort to eradicate the disease by next year.
World," Investigators searched for evidence to support Israeli suspicions that al Qaida, rather than Palestinian militant groups, was responsible for three bombings targeting Red Sea resorts filled with Israeli tourists.    Rescuers pulled more bodies late Friday from the wreckage of the five star Taba Hilton, where a car full of explosives crashed into the lobby..."
Sports,LOS ANGELES  Los Angeles outfielder Milton Bradley won #39;t be disciplined by the Dodgers for a clubhouse confrontation with a reporter he called an  quot;Uncle Tom.
Sports,"When it happens, somehow it will change. It will change by making the remainder of the season more meaningful, extending the dreams of a BCS bowl "
World,"The dance troupe at the Outspan Hotel at the foot of Mount Kenya lost both its audience and its rhythm on Friday, when it was upstaged by tearful eco-warrior Wangari Maathai, delighted at being named this year #39;s winner of the Nobel Peace Prize."
World,"Iraqi kidnappers have beheaded a British man who was seized last month, his family said yesterday, ending what one relative called  #39; #39;three long weeks of agony."
World,THE AUSTRIAN writer Elfriede Jelinek has won the 2004 Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy cited her  quot;musical flow of voices and countervoices in novels and plays that with extraordinary linguistic 
World,"London, Oct. 9 (NNN): The British Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has said sorry for the blunders over intelligence used to justify the Iraq war, becoming the first member of the Government to do so."
Sci/Tech,"The wildlife protection arm of the United Nations announced Friday that it would allow Caspian Sea countries to export caviar, though at lower levels than in 2003."
World, A roadside bomb killed 10 Indian soldiers and their civilian driver yesterday in Indian controlled Kashmir in separatist guerrillas #39; most devastating attack since India #39;s government began withdrawing troops from the disputed region last 
World," A lengthy gunbattle erupted Saturday morning between Palestinians militants and Israeli troops just outside the Gaza town of Beit Hanoun, killing two Palestinians, according to medical officials."
World,Thousands of people are expected to turn out to celebrate the official opening of Scotland's new parliament.
World,"President Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry disagreed vigorously last night as they tossed out plenty of numbers, and both demonstrated a talent for relying on facts and assertions of questionable origin."
World,The FBI advised officials in as many as eight cities last month to tighten security after U.S. soldiers in Iraq seized computer disks containing information about those towns' school systems.
Business,"The company said that federal regulators have intensified their inquiry into the company #39;s business practices from an informal to a formal investigation, raising the possibility of embarrassing and expensive penalties down the line."
Business,Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar on Friday announced final terms of a settlement over abusive trading practices at the defunct Invesco Funds Group and its sister company AIM Investments.
Sports," Jamal Lewis will serve prison time, miss two games, and pay a princely sum for attempting to set up a drug deal four years ago."
Sports, Learning to hate the Atlanta Braves was easy for Brandon Backe. He grew up a Houston Astros fan.
Sports," Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Justin Strzelczyk probably suffered a mental breakdown before he led New York state troopers on a highway chase that ended in the fiery head on crash that killed him, according to a newspaper."
Sports,"There are a few more souvenir stands, quite a few more merchandise stands and a little different feeling among the fans at the Metrodome."
Sports,"  David Ortiz homered in the 10th inning Friday to send the Boston Red Sox to their second consecutive American League championship series, completing a three game sweep of the Anaheim Angels with an 8 6 victory."
Sports,"European Tour Member Alex Cejka gave himself the opportunity for his first victory on the US PGA Tour when he moved into a tie for second place at the halfway stage of the Michelin Championship, on the TPC at Summerlin course in Las Vegas, Nevada."
Sports, Matt Morris went from longtime ace of the St. Louis Cardinals' pitching staff to the middle of their rotation in the first round of the playoffs.
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova overpowered Mashona Washington 6 0, 6 1 on Saturday to win the Japan Open for the second straight year."
Sports," Wayne Levi would like to get a winning streak going. To do that, he'll have to stop Craig Stadler's run. Levi matched his best round on the Champions Tour, and Walter Hall had his lowest score of the year  #151; shooting 8 under par 64s  #151; Friday to share the first round lead in the Administaff Small Business Classic."
Sports,Carrying a scoreless streak deep into October isn't one of the easier tasks to carry out on a gridiron.
Sports,"For three sloppy quarters, retirement couldn't come soon enough for BC High football coach Jim Cotter. But the final 11 minutes of the game showed why it will be tough for the 41-year veteran to walk away after this season. The Eagles scored twice in the last quarter, including a 3-yard touchdown run by Mike Duffy with 1:34 ..."
Sports,"Once is a fluke. Twice is a coincidence. A third time would be a trend, and that's something St. John's Prep coach Jim O'Leary desperately wants to avoid after his Eagles were shut out for the second game in a row in a 40-0 loss to Marshfield yesterday."
Sports,"On any given Friday, a team's hopes can be crushed or created. The AJJ Express (Aaron Flythe, Jimmy Yarde, and Julius  quot;Juice quot; Williams) made it another TGIF for East Boston yesterday, leading the Jets over West Roxbury, 24-12, to stay atop the Boston North."
Sports,The extreme weather conditions have forced all the F1 teams to adapt this weekend. Pat Symonds thinks the result could well be an extremely exciting race
World,Four Palestinians are reported killed in the Gaza Strip - two of them policemen hit in an Israeli missile strike.
Business,"General Electric brought a strong economy to life yesterday. The nation #39;s largest company, which by its presence in such a variety of businesses is considered a proxy for the broad economy, reported profit rose 11 to \$4."
World,"A relaxed Prime Minister John Howard ignored taunts and jeers of  quot;liar, liar quot; as he cast his vote in Sydney on Saturday in an Australian election tipped to see him win a fourth term of government."
World,"Egypt yesterday freed an Israeli convicted of spying, in exchange for the release of six Egyptian detainees in a prisoner swap that signaled warmer ties between the countries."
Business,Congress may kill the Air Force #39;s plan to lease refueling tankers from the Boeing Co. By Bryan Corliss. Congress appears poised to reject the Boeing Co.
Business,"Dell, the world #39;s largest seller of personal computers, recalled 4.4 million notebook computer power adapters because they may catch fire."
Business,Invesco Funds Group Inc. and two other mutual-fund units of Amvescap LLC will pay \$375 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges 
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corporation, Nokia Corporation and Symbian Ltd. has announced a collaboration to bring smartphones based on the Nokia Series 60 Platform to market using Intel technology, as part of Intel #39;s recent membership "
Sports,but only after the NFL season ends. The Baltimore Ravens star will serve four months in a tough federal jail and two months in a halfway 
Sports,"She seemed distraught when she came home from the hotel, but didn #39;t want to talk about it. By the next morning, she had changed her mind and called her mother at work and told her to come home."
World,THE NOBEL Peace Prize committee this year stretched beyond the political crises of the day to address two enduring sources of conflict: environmental degradation and oppression of women.
World," A major earthquake shook Manila on Friday night, sending high rises swaying, knocking out power to some areas and sending frightened residents into the streets."
World,"Cambodia #39;s national assembly president left for China on Saturday to beg King Norodom Sihanouk to change his mind about abdicating, but left open the option of a new monarch being appointed."
World,"World News: Dhaka, Oct 8 (ANI)- A passenger plane of Biman Bangladesh Airlines skidded off the runway at northeastern Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Friday, leaving most of its 79 passengers on board wounded, according to officials."
World,"DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan - Two Chinese engineers went missing Saturday in a remote Pakistani tribal region near the border with Afghanistan and may have been kidnapped, police said."
World,"A car bomb exploded at a gathering of Islamic radicals in the central Pakistan city of Multan early Thursday, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens, police said."
World, President George W. Bush said that finding Osama bin Laden is not the principle aim of the war on terror.
World," All 15 candidates running against interim Afghan leader Hamid Karzai signed an agreement Saturday boycotting the vote because of what they say is widespread fraud, and say they will not recognize the election results.    The announcement was read out after a meeting of candidates and their representatives at the home of Abdul Satar Sirat, an Uzbek who is an ex aide to Afghanistan's last king..."
Business,  Airlines the world over are raising fares to offset rising oil prices that threaten to choke off a gradual recovery in air travel and pile more woes on struggling carriers.
Sports,Fears that a typhoon could disrupt Sunday #39;s Japanese Grand Prix subsided as the storm passed Suzuka without causing damage on Saturday.
Sports,"At age 42, Roger Clemens has done it all for the Astros this season. Tomorrow, he will do something he hasn #39;t done all season - pitch on three days #39; rest."
World,Four Palestinian men are reported to have been killed in the latest violence in the Gaza Strip. Two were killed in Beit Hanoun in north Gaza in what Palestinians described to Reuters news agency as a clash between Israeli troops and Hamas militants.
World,Prime Minister Paul Martin has delayed his European tour so he can be in Halifax tomorrow when the body of Lieut. Chris Saunders arrives back in Canada.
Business,AMD HAS failed in its most recent attempt to force Intel to disclose documents relating to an antitrust investigation to European Commission investigators.
Sci/Tech,"A MANNED rocket ship, financed entirely with private funds, reached the edge of space on Monday. The spaceship #39;s builders and backers say the project #39;s success marks a new age for commercial space tourism and travel."
Sports,"American swimmers continued their dominance in the world short course championships in Indianapolis on Friday, winning five of the eight gold medals on offer without the help of injured Michael Phelps."
Sports,"Perilously close to being on the wrong side of a 1986 ALCS-in-reverse, the Red Sox got their biggest home run of the year from their most clutch performer of the past two seasons."
Sports,WORLD champion Valentino Rossi took pole position at the Malaysian Grand Prix with a record lap time in Sepang today while bitter rival Sete Gibernau was relegated to the second row.
Sports,"C #39;mon dawg, not in court. That #39;s all I could say when I saw big ol #39; Jamal Lewis standing on the courthouse steps in Atlanta with a huge diamond in each earlobe after being sentenced on drug conspiracy charges."
World,"French President Jacques Chirac #39;s China visit is sure to boost Sino-French all-round strategic partnership, Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong said here Saturday."
World,"Two people were missing as powerful typhoon Ma-on made landfall on Japan on Saturday, lashing the nation with heavy rains and high winds, snarling transport and prompting thousands to evacuate."
World,"Two Chinese engineers and their Pakistani guard were kidnapped early Saturday in Pakistan #39;s South Waziristan tribal area and the rescue work was underway, said a senior Chinese diplomat."
Sports,"time Irish Olympian Mark Carroll, a former Providence College star, has been added to the field for tomorrow's Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon."
Sports,PADRAIG Harrington was left with yet another runners-up finish to his name yesterday as Ryder Cup team-mate Miguel Angel Jimenez pipped him to the Omega Hong Kong Open title.
Business," Japan #39;s Transport Ministry has urged bus operators across the country to idle all buses made by scandal hit Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, after passengers were injured by faulty seats that suddenly broke away from the floor."
Sci/Tech,"OTAY MESA - The US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday that a biometric identification system, piloted in San Diego three years ago, has been implemented in all 136 Border Patrol stations around the country."
Sports,The United States outtouched Australia to win the men #39;s 800-meter freestyle relay after Michael Phelps withdrew from the World Short Course Championships because of a back injury Friday night.
World,"JAKARTA : Indonesian president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Saturday delivered a long-awaited victory speech, promising to immediately tackle corruption and regional conflicts."
Business,Supporters at the Web site SaveMartha! (www.save martha.com) have pledged to serve Martha Stewart #39;s five-month prison sentence for her convictions on charges of obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators.
World," Egyptian investigators into car bombings at resorts on Egypt's Sinai peninsula which killed at least 30 people said that they had identified a number of suspects, as rescuers continued to sift through the rubble."
World,US rock star Melissa Etheridge cancels a tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sports,"PATRIOTS 42, BROWNS 15: At Cleveland - New England didn #39;t care that the Cleveland Browns had a new coach, a raw rookie quarterback or numerous injuries."
World," Ending weeks of stalemate, Congress is preparing to ship nearly  $15 billion to states battered by hurricane and drought as lawmakers plow through a final pile of pre election bills that would cut taxes and revamp the intelligence community.    The House was expected to approve the hurricane and drought aid Saturday..."
Business,The nation's most notorious junk-fax sender agrees to the terms of a court order forcing it to stop its ink-depleting ways. But that hasn't convinced a longtime Fax.com foe to drop a \$2.2 trillion lawsuit against the firm. By Ryan Singel.
Business,Description: The Senate on Friday scrambled to finish work on the biggest revision of corporate tax codes Congress has considered since 1986.
Sci/Tech,"Google has launched a beta version of Google Print, a search tool that enables users to search the full text of books, read excepts, and links them to sites where the books can be purchased."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has no immediate plans to use Intel #39;s processors in its handsets, the Finnish phone maker said, tempering an announcement earlier this week that Intel is building a reference design for a Symbian OS mobile phone based on Nokia #39;s Series 60 user "
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Kan.  A visibly subdued Dale Earnhardt Jr. arrived Friday  quot;feeling a little bit thrown under the bus, quot; he said."
World,OSLO (Norway): This year #39;s Nobel Peace Prize announc ed in Oslo on Friday goes to the Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai.
World,"KABUL, 10/09 - Afghanistans first direct presidential election began at 7 aM (local time) Saturday amid tight security. More than 10."
Sci/Tech,Tinkerer Iain Sharp couldn't bear to part with his first computer -- a Mac SE/30 -- so he turned it into a powerful media server using a mini PC motherboard and a software emulator. By Leander Kahney.
Sci/Tech,"The entertainment industry asks the Supreme Court to reverse the Grokster decision, which held that peer-to-peer networks are not liable for copyright abuses of their users. By Michael Grebb."
Sports,"Even in a year when college football #39;s No. 1- and 2-ranked teams remained that way from start to finish and will the play in the national championship, the Bowl Championship Series can #39;t escape scrutiny and controversy."
World," Facing a surge of attacks around the globe, the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to step up its campaign against terrorism but backed away from authorizing a new list of terrorists that could be subject to sanctions and punishment."
Business, Congressional negotiators decided to pull the plug on a Boeing Co. tanker deal as part of an agreement on a massive defense bill.
Sports,Luke Donald made a flying start at Carnoustie to leap to the top of the leaderboard on the third morning of the Dunhill Links Championship.
Sports,England boss Sven Goran Eriksson could go with a three-man strike-force against Wales tonight. The Swede said he may play Jermain Defoe and Michael Owen at the front with Wayne Rooney just behind them.
Sports,"BOSTONWith 10 homers in September, Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero likely wrested the American League Most Valuable Player award away from either David Ortiz or Manny Ramirez."
World,"Australian Prime Minister John Howard #39;s Liberal-National coalition is poised to win a fourth term in office after pledging to extend 13 years of economic growth, keep interest rates low, cut taxes and increase spending."
World,"Indonesia #39;s president-elect has finally given his victory speech, almost three weeks after the country #39;s first direct presidential poll."
Sports,TO SAY THAT DENNIS ROMMEDAHL has failed to set the Premiership alight since joining Charlton Athletic from PSV Eindhoven in the summer for 2 million would be the understatement of this or any other season.
Business,LONDON British Airways announced Friday that it was increasing its fuel surcharge on both short-haul and long-haul tickets because of rising oil prices.
Sci/Tech,"The eclipse will first be visible, weather permitting, from Japan, Mongolia, China and Siberia on Thursday, October 14. Skywatchers in western Alaska should be able to see the final moments of the eclipse "
Sports,Minneapolis The Minnesota Twins were in great shape just two days ago. Now they #39;re on the brink of being eliminated by the New York Yankees for the second straight year.
Sports,"UNCASVILLE, CONN. - When the WNBA announced its 2004 MVP on Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Seattle Storms Lauren Jackson wasnt part of the presentation as she was last year when she won the award."
Sci/Tech, Think of it as Wi Fi on steroids.  On its way to U.S. living rooms and maybe even automobiles is a  new type of high speed wireless connection that promises  downloaded data rates of up to 1 gigabit per second    roughly  18.5 times the speed of Wi Fi    to personal computers and  other devices.
Sci/Tech," Movie studios and record labels on  Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that  Internet ""peer to peer"" networks cannot be held liable when  their users copy music and movies without permission."
Business,Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday it will book a charge of 400 million euro in the third quarter to cover the cost of recalls and past quality problems at Japanese truckmaker Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Technology India: London, Oct 9: Scientists at the University of Bonn in Germany have reportedly built the fundamental memory component of a computer called a  quot;register quot;, using caesium atoms, by trapping it inside a laser beam."
Sports,"Michael Phelps has been forced to pulled out of the 400m individual medley at the Short Course World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis in the US, due to a sore back."
Sports,Showjumping gold medal winner Cian O #39;Connor has decided not to accept the Irish Person of the Year award because his horse has failed a drugs test.
Sports,"Goran Eriksson is considering unleashing a three pronged England attack of Jermain Defoe, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen on Wales in their World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford."
Sports,"At 8:21 pm last night, there was a simultaneous leap for joy and sigh of relief in pubs, restaurants, living rooms, college dorms, maybe even a few libraries, throughout the streets of New England and, of course, in Fenway Park."
Sports,"  Cal wide receiver Chase Lyman was pondering today #39;s showdown with USC at the Memorial Coliseum. He gazed off for a moment, briefly lost in his own thoughts."
World,"Israeli troops shot at Hamas militants about to fire an anti-tank missile Saturday, setting off an explosion that killed one man and wounded three, the army and hospital officials said."
World,Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by seven  wickets in the tri-series in Pakistan.
Sci/Tech,"With Nokia #39;s Personal Telephone Integration System, users can access key mobile-phone functions, such as viewing and selecting phonebook entries, initiating and receiving incoming calls, viewing "
Sci/Tech," Movie studios and record labels on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that Internet ""peer to peer"" networks cannot be held liable when their users copy music and movies without permission."
Sci/Tech, Think of it as Wi Fi on steroids. On its way to U.S. living rooms and maybe even automobiles is a new type of high speed wireless connection that promises downloaded data rates of up to 1 gigabit per second    roughly 18.5 times the speed of Wi Fi    to personal computers and other devices.
Sci/Tech," On a spring day in 1990, there was chaos near the border of Yellowstone National Park. Bison were running. Hunters were facing off with activists who were trying to keep them from killing the bison. And D.J. Schubert was in the thick of it, leading the protesters."
Sci/Tech," Russia could ratify the Kyoto Protocol by the end of the year and kick start global attempts to control climate change, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said on Thursday."
Sports,"The son of The Man will hit the big 3-0 Sunday, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. had hoped he had the clout to get his birthday wish granted a little early."
Sci/Tech,The use of psychic powers adds a novel twist to the action in two new video games.
Business," Third quarter earnings get under way in earnest next week    led by several large banks, as well as technology companies Intel Corp.  and Yahoo Inc.     with many expected to post double digit growth."
World," Two Chinese engineers working at a hydro electric project in Pakistan were kidnapped by tribesmen on Saturday in a region where security forces have been hunting militants linked to al Qaeda, officials said."
Business, Investors are heading into a quarter that will likely favor small  and mid cap stocks as corporate profits rise and businesses rush to take advantage of a tax break designed to give a lift to small manufacturers.
World," Scotland's dazzling new parliament building was formally opened, as First Minister John McConnell encouraged Scots to look beyond the fact that it was three years late and 10 times over budget."
Business," Third quarter earnings get under way in  earnest next week    led by several large banks, as well as  technology companies Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> and Yahoo Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=YHOO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">YHOO.O</A>    with many expected to post double digit growth."
Business, Investors are heading into a quarter  that will likely favor small  and mid cap stocks as corporate  profits rise and businesses rush to take advantage of a tax  break designed to give a lift to small manufacturers.
World, Afghanistan's election authority said on  Saturday the election process would continue in the country's  historic presidential election despite a decision by most of  the candidates to boycott the poll over irregularities.
World," Rescue workers sifted through the  wreckage of an Egyptian Red Sea hotel on Saturday, hoping to  find survivors after a series of bomb blasts targeting Israeli  tourists in the Sinai Peninsula killed at least 33 people."
World," A Shi'ite militia led by Moqtada  al Sadr will start to disarm in Baghdad from Monday following a  deal reached on Saturday with Iraq's interim government and  U.S. officials, the chief Shi'ite negotiator said."
World, Leaders from Asia and Europe pledged on  Saturday to tackle everything from climate change to terrorism  but dodged calling for the release of Myanmar democracy icon  Aung San Suu Kyi at the end of their two day summit.
World," An Israeli helicopter missile strike  killed a Palestinian militant and wounded two others in the  northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, witnesses said."
Business,"Citigroup has sued Italian governmental authorities overseeing the Parmalat restructuring, arguing that their formula for paying off debt tramples creditors and investors rights."
Business,"Louis Rukeyser, for 33 years the beloved host of a Wall Street talk show for the masses, is going off the air. The 71-year old Rukeyser hasn #39;t been on the show since Oct. 31 of last year because he #39;s battling cancer."
Business,"Thomson Corp., owner of the Westlaw legal-research and First Call financial data services, is selling 54 business publications including the Bond Buyer and American Banker for \$350 million to buyout firm Investcorp SA."
Sci/Tech,"Issued by the respected Sans Institute, the Top 20 list helps organisations find out if they are closing the most commonly exploited loopholes."
Sports,JONATHAN WOODGATE will fly to the United States for treatment on his latest thigh injury after being told he could be out for another five months.
World,A new study released by the United Nations Children #39;s Fund (UNICEF) indicates the West African nation of Sierra Leone has the world #39;s highest rate of child mortality.
Sports,"Australia closed in on victory in the first Test, needing four more wickets to complete the win in Bangalore. Rahul Dravid stood in their way, on 47 not out in a seventh wicket stand of 19 with Irfan Pathan, who reached seven."
World, Three more bodies were pulled from the rubble of a Red Sea hotel as Egyptian investigators said they had identified a number of suspects in the bombings of packed Sinai resorts that have so far killed 33 people.
World, India said future peace talks between it and Pakistan hinge on Islamabad keeping its vow not to allow soil under its control to be used by Islamic rebels battling Indian rule in Kashmir.
Sci/Tech,"Jodrell Bank Observatory -- European and US radio astronomers have demonstrated a new way of observing the Universe -- through the Internet!     Using cutting-edge technology, the researchers have managed to observe a distant star by using the world's research networks to create a giant virtual telescope. The process has allowed them to image the object with unprecedented detail, in real-time; something which only a few years ago would have been impossible..."
Business,Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said yesterday that the Securities and Exchange Commission had upgraded its inquiry of the company #39;s financial reporting practices into a formal investigation.
Sci/Tech,"The fundamental memory component of a quantum computer has been built for the first time using a string of atoms. This could offer a more reliable way to build a working quantum computer than other techniques, suggest researchers."
Sports,Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games by the NFL for violating the league #39;s substance abuse policy.
Sports,They #39;re tearing around the bases with a World Series sheen until they cross home plate and walk to the dugout and the blur subsides and you recognize that clothing.
Sports," The U.S. team continued to  dominate the world short course championships Friday, claiming  five gold medals without the help of Michael Phelps after he  was forced out of the meeting with an injured back."
Sci/Tech,"Clearly Apple hopes the halo of its iPod can be used to tempt consumers to invest in its computers, after sales of the iPod earlier this year overtook those of its supposedly staple desktops and laptops."
Sci/Tech,"The groundbreaking action by the Federal Trade Commission against two New Hampshire software companies is  quot;long overdue, quot; said one local computer expert."
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt has lost his rain-interrupted semi-final to Czech Jiri Novak in three sets at the Japan Open. The Australian dropped the opening set 4-6, but rallied to take the second 6-4 and send the match into a decider."
Sports,Manchester United fans may be in for an anxious wait before learning whether Malcolm Glazer intends to launch a takeover bid for the Old Trafford club.
World,Opposition Labor Party leader Mark Latham has conceded defeat in Australia #39;s general elections and congratulated Prime Minister John Howard for winning a fourth consecutive term in office.
World, Egyptian police were deployed in force around tourist attractions in Cairo on Saturday after a string of deadly bombings in the Sinai peninsula.
World,"Wangari Maathai (wan-GAH #39;-ree mah-DY #39;) of Kenya serves on the board of trustees for World Learning, the parent organization of the School for International Training in Brattleboro."
World,A powerful Libyan charity organization that mediated for the release of a British hostage Saturday blamed the British government for his slaying in Iraq.
World,"A cohort of Egyptian security, political and diplomatic experts have concluded that Israel is the only party to benefit from the blasts "
Business,"Beijing, Dec 6 : China #39;s IT industry is expected to see a sales revenue of 322.3 billion US dollars in 2004, up 42.3 per cent year-on-year, becoming the country #39;s leading driver for economic growth, a report said today."
World, Afghan refugees thronged polling stations in Pakistan and Iran on Saturday to vote in their war torn homeland's landmark presidential election  #151; undeterred by explosions at or near two refugee camps.
World," A Shi'ite militia led by Moqtada  al Sadr has agreed to disarm in Baghdad under a deal reached on  Saturday with Iraq's interim government and U.S. officials, the  chief Shi'ite negotiator said."
World, Israeli troops killed five armed  Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as it pressed on  with a massive offensive aimed at stopping militants firing  rockets into Israel.
World," A suicide bomber rammed a car  packed with explosives into an army convoy in Indian Kashmir on  Saturday, killing four soldiers and a civilian and wounding 30  more, police said."
World," ABOARD USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (Reuters) - Defense Secretary  Donald Rumsfeld said on Saturday that some 40,000 new Iraqi  recruits are expected to join the country's fledgling security  forces ahead of January elections."
Sci/Tech,"In 2015, an array of 4400 twelve meter fully steerable paraboloid radio dishes, called the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) is scheduled to be complete and operational.    Astrobiology Magazine -- The project plans are being developed by a consortium of institutions headed up by Cornell, and funded by the National Science Foundation among others..."
World,Fighters loyal to radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr reach a deal to end weeks of fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City.
Sci/Tech,"By GRETCHEN PARKER     BALTIMORE (AP) -- At the Walgreens flu shot clinic, the honor system is in place.    If you tell nurses there you have a chronic heart problem, you can get a shot..."
Sci/Tech,By ELIZABETH M. GILLESPIE     SEATTLE (AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore touted the promise of stem-cell research for curing debilitating and deadly diseases on Friday - using his pitch to stump for fellow Democrats Christine Gregoire and Dave Ross...
World," Prime Minister John Howard scored a convincing victory in Australia's federal election Saturday, winning a historic fourth term in a vote ensuring the staunch U.S. ally keeps its troops in Iraq..."
World," Afghanistan's first direct presidential election was thrust into turmoil hours after it started Saturday when all 15 candidates challenging interim leader Hamid Karzai alleged fraud over the ink meant to ensure people voted only once and vowed to boycott the results.    But electoral officials rejected the candidates' call to abandon the rest of the balloting, saying it would rob millions of voters of their chance to cast ballots and that they would rule later on the legitimacy of the election..."
Business,"Zayani Motors, the Kingdom #39;s exclusive dealer for Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck  amp; Buses Corp (MFTBC), are pleased to introduce the New Generation Canter."
Sports,"Olympic swimming champion, Michael Phelps, withdrew from the  quot; World Short Course Championships quot; in Indianapolis last night because of tightness in his back."
Sports,Cian O #39;Connor has decided not to accept the ESB/Rehab Irish Person of the Year award he was set to receive tonight. O #39;Connor was chosen as this year #39;s Irish Person of the Year in recognition of his achievement 
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. LOS ANGELES - Dallas Sartz is so good, he #39;s liable to line up all over the field today against Cal. The USC junior from Granite Bay High School is a starting strong-side linebacker for the top-ranked Trojans."
Sports,"Every second week in October, The Start catches a leaf as it falls from a tree. It has happened in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio."
World,"Since the invasion of Iraq, the people of the region find themselves in the face of scenes that exceed the threshold of tolerance of most of them."
World,"Alstom SA, the French engineering company rescued from near bankruptcy, said it won contracts worth 1.36 billion euros (\$1.69 billion) to provide China with trains as well as hydroelectric and nuclear power equipment."
World,"The US military said on Saturday it had  quot;absolute confirmation quot; that Tareq Aziz, Iraq #39;s former deputy prime minister, was still alive."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in October sales at its stores open at least a year."
World," England coach Sven Goran Eriksson threw a three pronged attack into Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Wales at Old Trafford, with Wayne Rooney in behind Michael Owen and Jermain Defoe."
Business,"General Electric Co., the world #39;s largest company by market value, said third-quarter profit rose 11 percent as acquisitions and economic growth spurred the biggest sales increase since Jeffrey Immelt succeeded Jack Welch."
Business,A roaring jobs market in Canada and disappointing jobs data from the United States helped the Canadian dollar crack 80 cents US in trading yesterday for the first time in more than a decade.
World," A leading pro Taliban Sunni Muslim cleric and an associate were shot dead in southern Pakistan on Saturday, the latest attack in religious violence that has already killed more than 70 people this month."
Sci/Tech,German telecommunications giant Telekom on Saturday announced plans to take its Internet unit off the stock market in a 2.9 billion (\$3.
Sci/Tech,"employee of the US space agency, Nasa, has pleaded not guilty to charges he falsified reports of safety checks on the space shuttle Discovery."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars rover, Opportunity, has discovered more evidence that water may have flowed over rocks on the Red Planet. Data sent back by Opportunity suggests an area known as the Meridiani Planum, was drenched "
Sci/Tech,TV fans who are planning to go to Japan for their next holiday should put this nifty gadget on their shopping list. Japan #39;s Sony Corporation will begin selling a computer and home-server system in Japan with 
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T #39;s top IT exec says automation thanks to its IT systems will let it shed more than 12,000 jobs this year without hurting its network or service."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates will pay about \$430 million in cash to acquire security-software company Netegrity, which makes the SiteMinder access-management application."
Sports,"St. Andrews, Scotland (Sports Network) - Luke Donald shot a four-under 68 on Saturday to move into the lead after the third round of the dunhill links championship."
Sports,Japanese Grand Prix was under threat from the Super Typhoon Ma-On. So much so that the qualifying had to be cancelled on Saturday.
Sports,"Russian-born Alexander Shnaider, chairman of Midland Group, said on Friday the Midland F1 team will begin racing in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix."
Sports,Motor Racing Network will follow NBC #39;s lead and add a delay to its NASCAR radio broadcasts beginning with Sunday #39;s race at Kansas Speedway.
Sports,Valentino Rossi reflected positively on the first day of qualifying at the Marlboro Malaysian Grand Prix despite being relegated from provisional pole position to third place by Makoto Tamada and Sete Gibernau right at the end of the session.
Sports,"BANGALORE, India (AFP) - World champions Australia were on the brink of a massive victory in the first cricket Test against India after destroying the hosts #39; batting again."
World,"Liverpool, the native city of British hostage Kenneth Bigley observed a day of mourning on Saturday as his family struggled to come to terms with his execution."
World,"Even before the polling booths closed in Afghanistans first-ever direct presidential election, all 15 candidates running against incumbent Hamid Karzai denounced "
World,The Iraqi government says it has reached an agreement to end weeks of clashes in the Sadr City district of Baghdad between Shi #39;ite fighters and American forces.
World,"French President Jacques Chirac declared on Saturday that France was a natural trade partner to China and, amid a flurry of air, rail and energy "
World,Pakistan security forces searched for two Chinese engineers and their Pakistani guard who were kidnapped Saturday in a tribal area near Afghanistan.
World,"A car bomb exploded at a military convoy in India #39;s portion of Kashmir on Saturday, killing four soldiers and a civilian and injuring 30 others, police said."
Business,"THE European Central Bank has followed the Bank of England and kept its interest rates on hold, preferring to give itself more time to assess the effect of soaring oil prices on the inflationary outlook and slow economic recovery."
World, The United States congratulated Australian Prime Minister John Howard for winning his fourth term in Australia's federal election Saturday. President Bush called it a great victory.
World," Iran would welcome a proposal by U.S. presidential candidate Senator John Kerry's running mate for a ""great bargain"" to solve the dispute over Tehran's nuclear program, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday."
Sports," The Dodgers hope to avoid being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals, as they head into Game 3 of their National League Division Series today."
World," Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a  key U.S. ally and supporter of the Iraq war, celebrated on  Sunday his election win over opposition Labor after voters  enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term."
World, A Shi'ite militia led by Moqtada  al Sadr agreed on Saturday to disarm under a deal that could  pacify a Baghdad flashpoint and remove one obstacle to Iraq's  plan to hold nationwide elections in January.
World," French President Jacques Chirac  declared on Saturday that France was a natural trade partner to  China and, amid a flurry of air, rail and energy deals, played  down any threat from one the world's fastest growing economies."
Sports,"US Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps, was forced to withdraw from competition at the Short Course World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis because of back pain."
Sports,"FILDERSTADT, Germany (Ticker) - A day after struggling in her first appearance as the world #39;s top player, Amelie Mauresmo swept into the semifinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Friday."
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia overpowered American Mashona Washington 6-0, 6-1 Saturday to win her second straight Japan Open on a day when rain from an approaching typhoon leaked through the arena #39;s retractable roof and "
World,David Beckham's spectacular strike seals a comfortable 2-0 victory for England at Old Trafford.
World,Australia end day four of the first Test needing four wickets to beat India.
World,"At least one Russian is dead and 12 others are missing after the bomb blast at an Egyptian hotel, officials say."
World,"Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a key US ally and supporter of the Iraq war, celebrated on Sunday his election win over opposition Labor after voters enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term."
World,Afghans turned out to vote in large numbers today as Hamid Karzai and his rivals disputed the integrity of the vote.
World," Afghanistan's first direct presidential election was thrust into turmoil hours after it started Saturday when all 15 candidates challenging interim leader Hamid Karzai said they would boycott the outcome because of potential fraud in the system designed to keep voters from casting more than one ballot.    The poll also was marred by violence, as militants ambushed police escorting boxes of ballots, killing three officers in the deadliest direct assault on the landmark post Taliban vote, a senior official said..."
Business,A federal judge has refused a request by chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. to order its larger rival Intel Corp. to turn over company documents to the European Commission.
Sci/Tech,"German phone giant Deutsche Telekom said Saturday it plans to buy back full control of its Internet unit by next year to profit from burgeoning demand for broadband Internet services, a move that could cost the company euro2."
Sports,"GAME NOTES: The most anticipated Pac-10 matchup of the season has finally arrived, as the seventh-ranked California Golden Bears travel to Los Angeles, to battle "
World," On the road and on the airwaves, President Bush is trying to paint this year's presidential race as a black and white decision for voters..."
World," Dozens of Bedouin tribesmen have been detained on suspicion they supplied explosives for car bomb attacks at two Egyptian resorts that killed at least 34 people, officials said Saturday.    Israel's counterterrorism chief, meanwhile, said Israeli tourists in Egypt are still in danger and urged them to return home immediately..."
World," Afghanistan's first direct presidential election was thrust into turmoil hours after it started Saturday when all 15 candidates challenging interim leader Hamid Karzai alleged fraud over the ink meant to ensure people voted only once and vowed to boycott the results.    But electoral officials rejected their demand that the vote be called off, saying an apparent mix up with ink used to mark voters' thumbs was not severe enough to halt the historic vote..."
World,"Despite a sense of progress, U.S. military commanders predict no easy victory in pressing the attack against the country's fierce insurgency and remain particularly concerned about a rising campaign of intimidation."
Sci/Tech," Scientists estimate there are nearly 700 highly endangered tigers in the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest that straddles the border of India and Bangladesh, officials said Saturday."
Sports,"A powerful typhoon veered away from the site of the Japanese Grand Prix, boding well for Sunday #39;s Formula One race after organizers were forced to postpone qualifying."
Sports," A women's soccer tournament resumed Saturday despite protests from Islamic groups to stop the ""indecent"" event."
Sports," Ricky Williams has acknowledged having an intimate relationship with a woman who filed a paternity suit against him, according to court papers."
Sports," Samuel Dalembert hears of the unrest in his homeland from storms and political violence, and feels so helpless. He has donated generous sums to assist relief efforts in Haiti, but he has no peace of mind."
Sports," Steve Finley thrust his fists in the air as the ball left his bat. His ninth inning grand slam Oct. 2 beat the Giants and assured the Dodgers' first postseason appearance since 1996. Three days later, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Dodgers to begin the NL division series behind five home runs  #151; two by Larry Walker."
World,"Asians and Europeans left Hanoi Saturday after a summit that renewed economic coordination, but deadlocked over Myanmar #39;s human rights situation."
Sci/Tech,"NASA says a false-color image taken by its Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a rock dubbed  quot;Escher quot; whose fractures, which divide the surface into polygons, may have been formed when water left over from the rock #39;s formation dried up."
World,"The Chief of Canada #39;s maritime defence staff is defending the submarines Canada obtained from the British navy, saying the vessels would never be sent out without being  quot;prepared, checked and tested."
World,"The most powerful typhoon to hit eastern Japan in a decade has headed out to sea after pummelling Tokyo, leaving two dead, snarling transport on a long holiday weekend and forcing thousands in the countryside to evacuate."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla blocks those un-requested and annoying  quot;pop-up quot; windows. It also has the ability to open new Web pages in a  quot;tabbed quot; interface, as is common to most Windows-based programs."
Sports, Johan Santana is unbeaten (14 0) in 16 starts since the All  Star break and has an amazing ERA of 1.13 in that span.
Sports,"Once the champagne ran out Friday night, most of it sprayed or dumped, the Red Sox showed again how resourceful they could be. The players went through the beer as their primary weapon "
World,"Egypt released an Israeli who had been convicted of spying, and Israel freed six young Egyptian infiltrators from prison, in a sign of growing cooperation between the two nations."
Sports, What #39;s more surprising than the Houston Astros #39; 18 straight wins at home? How about a Jeff Bagwell post season hitting streak?
World,"Ukraine's president said that if he were Prime Minister Viktor F. Yanukovich, he would not participate in a new runoff."
Sports, Atlanta Braves starter John Thomson reaggravated a sore muscle on his left side and came out of Game 3 of the NL playoff series after just four pitches Saturday.
Business," #39;We really need in this country a more flexible, just-in-time labor system. I really think not enough attention is being paid by both candidates to the re-skilling of America."
Sci/Tech," It was billionaire Paul Allen #39;s  $20 million that allowed Burt Rutan to build SpaceShipOne, the first privately financed manned rocket to reach space."
Sci/Tech,"Competitors are publicly happy about Computer Associate #39;s (Quote, Chart) \$430 million acquisition of Netegrity (Quote, Chart), but there might be a hint of trepidation over the combination of the two security software players."
Sci/Tech,"IT worker confidence declined in September after several months of increases, but it remains high relative to the confidence of workers in other industries."
Sports,England doused the threat of the Welsh dragon in emphatic style as goals from Frank Lampard and David Beckham clinched a 2-0 win in a World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.
Sports,"UNCASVILLE, Connecticut (Ticker) - Katie Douglas and the Connecticut Sun had just enough poise in their first WNBA Finals contest."
World,Russia said Saturday 11 of its nationals who were staying at a hotel in Egypt that was bombed Thursday are missing. Russia #39;s Itar-Tass news agency quoted a Russian embassy diplomat 
World, The Senate on Saturday approved legislation that would give rape victims and convicted felons greater access to DNA testing.
World,"Commanders say success in Iraq may depend on units like Strike Force Two, and the raids they launch almost nightly."
World," Afghanistan's historic presidential election turned sour Saturday when all 15 candidates opposing U.S. backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew in the middle of voting, charging the government and the United Nations with fraud and incompetence.    In the end, faulty ink   not Taliban bombs and bullets   threatened three years of painstaking progress toward democracy..."
Sports,"Sunday #39;s Japanese GP looks set to go ahead as planned after the feared typhoon largely bypassed Suzuka on Saturday. With fears of torrential rain and 110mph winds, qualifying for the race was postponed for 24 hours."
World," In a cramped war room below deck, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Saturday joined 18 of his counterparts from an unusual collection of U.S. partners in the terrorism fight in discussing the way ahead in Iraq and Afghanistan."
World," Democratic hopeful John Kerry depicted President George W. Bush as angry, wrongheaded and unfit to lead, hours after the two rivals slugged out their second televised debate."
World,The government has spent \$2.3 million in the past 4 years to study something that critics say has nothing to do with science.
Business,"UNDER the cover of darkness, America #39;s domestic goddess, Martha Stewart, surrendered and went to jail yesterday. Just before dawn, a car approached Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia."
Sports,Goran Eriksson thanked David Beckham for killing off Wales in the 2 0 victory and denied his skipper had been irresponsible in getting banned from next week #39;s World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan.
Sports,"Making her first appearance as the world #39;s top player, Amelie Mauresmo struggled to advance into the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Thursday."
Sports,Scotland manager Berti Vogts declared he does not expect to be sacked following Saturday #39;s 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Norway.
World," ABUJA, Nigeria (AP)   Plainclothes police detained a prominent Nigerian labour leader Saturday, bundling him into a car at an airport in an apparent effort to stop a threatened countrywide strike by oil industry workers in Africa's largest petroleum exporter, his union said."
Sci/Tech,"Novell has announced the release of its all-in-one Linux product for newcomers and technical enthusiasts. SuSE Linux Professional 9.2 comes with latest open source features, including kernel 2.6 enhancements, KDE 3.3 and GNOME 2.6 desktop environments."
Sports,"ST ANDREWS, Scotland, Oct 9 : Ernie Els admitted to having a few slip-ups on his third round at the Dunhill Championship which left him with a small mountain to climb in Sunday #39;s final round."
Sports,Goran Eriksson has refused to publicly criticise David Beckham for his reckless lunge at Ben Thatcher and subsequent booking.
Sports,  Atlanta Braves starter John Thomson reaggravated a sore muscle on his left side and came out of Game 3 of the NLDS after just four pitches to the Houston Astros Saturday.
World," A more powerful American navy tug took over the towing of a disabled Canadian submarine Saturday, moving up its expected arrival in Scotland to late Sunday."
World," Rescue workers began to lose hope  of finding survivors in the rubble of an Egyptian Red Sea hotel  on Saturday, almost 48 hours after three bombs aimed at Israeli  tourists killed at least 33 people."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates (NYSE: CA) announced on Wednesday that it was buying Netegrity (Nasdaq: NETE) at a value of \$430 million, or \$10."
Sci/Tech,"I #39;ve been called many things in the (nearly) 30 years I #39;ve spent on this planet, much of which probably couldn #39;t be repeated here."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 08, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. is investigating a reported vulnerability in ASP.Net that could allow an attacker to bypass security features on a Web server and view sensitive content, the company said yesterday."
Sports,David Beckham broke his rib moments after scoring England #39;s second goal in Saturday #39;s 2-0 win over Wales in a World Cup qualifying game.
Sports,"Angelo Giuliani, who was behind the plate for Joe DiMaggio #39;s first at-bat in the majors and went on to sign Kent Hrbek as a Minnesota Twins scout, died at 91."
World,Iraq #39;s plans to hold elections in January have gained traction after a Shi #39;ite militia agreed to disarm in Baghdad and delegates from rebel-held Falluja said the Sunni Muslim city wanted to vote in the polls.
World," The House pushed nearly  $14.5 billion for hurricane victims and struggling farmers toward passage Saturday as lawmakers sought to shower money on Florida and other pivotal states in the upcoming elections.    After weeks of delay over everything from budget cuts to milk subsidies, House Senate bargainers added the natural disaster aid to a  $10 billion military construction measure..."
Sports,"B.J. Elder scores 19 points and Jarrett Jack adds 18 as No. 4 Georgia Tech crushes instate rival Georgia, 87-49, on Sunday night."
Sci/Tech," Earthquake activity has increased at Mount St. Helens, but scientists said Saturday there was no reason to raise the volcano's alert level."
Sci/Tech, Congress passed and sent to legislation President Bush on Saturday that would give rape victims and convicted felons greater access to DNA testing.
World," World renowned thinker Jacques Derrida, a founder of the school of philosophy known as deconstructionism, has died, the office of French President Jacques Chirac said Saturday. Derrida was 74."
Sports," At 42, Roger Clemens is ready to pitch on three days of rest for the Houston Astros. After all, playing in the postseason with his hometown team is one of the primary reasons he came out of his brief retirement."
Sports," David Beckham scored a spectacular goal on a curling, 25 yard shot to lead England past Wales 2 0 in a World Cup qualifier Saturday, but he wound up with a suspension and broken rib."
Sports,David Beckham shrugged off his poor Real Madrid form with a spectacular long range strike as England outplayed Wales 2-0 in World Cup action on Saturday.
Sports," Angelo Giuliani, who was behind the plate for Joe DiMaggio's first at bat in the majors and went on to sign Kent Hrbek as a Minnesota Twins scout, died at 91."
Sports, David Beckham broke his rib moments after scoring England's second goal in Saturday's 2 0 win over Wales in a World Cup qualifying game.
Sports,Tanisha Wright leads Penn State to a 77-71 shocker over second-ranked North Carolina on Sunday with 21 points and seven assists.
Business,Drug maker AstraZeneca PLC said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration did not approve its orally taken blood thinner Exanta.
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova retained her Japan Open title with an easy victory over American Mashona Washington in Saturday #39;s final.
Sports," The personal trainer to baseball  slugger Barry Bonds says investigators searched his home  without showing a warrant last year and made threatening  comments to him, his girlfriend and his young son."
Sports,"Boston College's Craig Smith runs into foul trouble, but not before his 20 points help the Eagles down the UCLA Bruins, 74-64, on Sunday."
Business,The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a final \$422 billion bill for defense programs that backs next year #39;s round of military base closings and kills 
Sci/Tech," When radio shock jocks Opie and Anthony considered their next career move after two firings in four years, the twisted twosome was ready to feign rehabilitation. Or at least that was the plan when they sat down with satellite radio executives."
Sci/Tech,"Now that rocketmen in the desert have soared into space and captured the St. Louis-based Ansari X Prize, commercial space travel seems as close as ever."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - England captain David Beckham fractured a rib during his country #39;s 2-0 win over Wales Saturday."
Sports,"If the first four days of the Bangalore Test are any indication, the Indian team can well forget challenging Australia #39;s hegemony at the top of the cricket table."
Sports,"COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker) -- No. 15 Ohio State hopes to avoid back-to-back defeats for the first time under Jim Tressel when it hosts No."
World," Prime Minister John Howard has been accused of turning his back on Asia, kowtowing to America and being Australia's most boring leader."
World," World renowned thinker Jacques Derrida, a charismatic philosopher who founded the school known as deconstructionism, has died, the French president's office said Saturday. He was 74..."
World, Michigan beat Minnesota with a dramatic comeback for the second straight year...
World,"Six Palestinians died in four separate attacks by the Israeli military in Gaza on Saturday, according to Palestinian security and medical sources."
Business,Aircraft maker Airbus on Thursday denied a report it was siding with Microsoft in its anti-trust battle with the European Union.  quot;We remain totally neutral.
Sports, Soccer star David Beckham broke his rib just before scoring a highlight reel goal in England #39;s 2 0 win over Wales in a World Cup qualification match on Saturday.
Sports,"Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport won their semifinals in straight sets Saturday, setting up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 final at the Porsche Grand Prix."
Sports,"The Seattle Storm are happy to get home, but coach Anne Donovan knows that goes only so far. The Storm need to crack Connecticut #39;s tenacious defense and slow guard Lindsay Whalen."
Sports,"Sweden #39;s Robin Soderling beat seventh-seeded American Vince Spadea 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the Lyon Open. Soderling will play Belgium #39;s Xavier Malisse in Sunday #39;s final."
World,"AP) Oct. 9, 2004   A senior aide to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr says militiamen loyal to him will begin handing over weapons to Iraqi police next week."
World,"World-renowned thinker Jacques Derrida, a charismatic philosopher who founded the school known as deconstructionism, has died, the French president #39;s office said Saturday."
World,"In just his fifth college game, Adrian Peterson ran for 225 yards and made many big plays when No. 2 Oklahoma needed it most."
Business,European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti said he is  quot;confident quot; the European Union #39;s second-highest court will dismiss an attempt by Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Netegrity -- a provider of security software solutions, in an all cash merger valued at approximately \$430 million."
Sci/Tech," Japan #39;s Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home server system in Japan with 1,000 gigabytes of hard drive storage  nough to record six TV channels for a week straight    company said."
Sci/Tech,"After several months of increasing optimism among IT workers, their confidence about job security and personal finances dipped in September, according to a report released this week "
Sci/Tech," For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers with a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA "
Sports,"World number one women #39;s tennis player Amelie Mauresmo of France and number two Lindsay Davenport of the United States have advanced to the finals of the Porsche Grand Prix tournament in Filderstadt, Germany."
Sports,"  Defendants charged with distributing illegal steroids to some of the nation #39;s best known athletes were subjected to illegal searches and coerced by federal investigators, defense lawyers said Friday."
Sports,Liechtenstein claimed a historic result on Saturday as they managed to hold Portugal to a 2-2 in Vaduz. Pauleta opened the scoring for Portugal in the 23rd minute.
World,"Dozens of members of outlawed Islamic militant groups have been detained in central Pakistan as part of investigations into two deadly attacks on religious congregations this month, police said on Saturday."
World," Amid record seizures of cocaine and massive spraying of coca plantations, a senior U.S. official says the ""tipping point"" in the war on drugs has finally been reached. But skeptics are unconvinced and say the war remains unwinnable."
World, Congress on Saturday approved a  #36;477 billion defense bill with a military pay raise and new money for Iraq and Afghanistan.
World," Adrian Peterson decided to go to Oklahoma instead of Texas partly because of the way the Sooners always handle the Longhorns. This time, he was the reason for it..."
Sci/Tech,"The application server space is heating up once again as both IBM and BEA Systems tout new versions of their platforms. With its Liquid Computing strategy, San Jose, Calif."
World,Abuja - A leading Nigerian opposition figure told AFP on Saturday that he had been released by the secret police after being detained and pressured to drop his support for an impending general strike.
Business,"When lifestyle doyenne Martha Stewart arrives at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp, the multimillionaire businesswoman won #39;t just "
Sports,DALLAS Freshman Adrian Peterson ran for 225 yards as second-ranked Oklahoma shut out fifth-ranked Texas 12-to-0 -- the Sooners #39; fifth straight victory in the legendary rivalry.
Sports,"Tyler Ecker caught a short pass from Chad Henne over the middle, eluded two tackles and lumbered down the sideline for a 31-yard touchdown with 1:57 left to give the 14th-ranked Wolverines a 27-24 victory over the No."
Sports,"Ireland #39;s only medal winner at the Athens Olympics, showjumper Cian O #39;Connor, withdrew from a nationally televised ceremony Saturday to receive the Irish Person of the Year award -- after his horse failed a drugs test."
World,"Kenneth Bigley made a final despairing plea for his life before being beheaded on video by Islamist militants in Iraq. Reuters cameraman Maher Nazih saw a video in Baghdad on Friday in which Mr Bigley, unshaven "
World,"(Sydney, Australia-AP) Oct. 9, 2004 - Australian Prime Minister John Howard has claimed victory in national elections. The vote will ensure the country keeps its troops in Iraq."
World,"Shiite militiamen loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr agreed Saturday to begin handing in weapons, a significant step toward restoring order in Baghdad #39;s sprawling Sadr "
World," US President George W. Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry hit the campaign trail running, courting voters in battleground states after their hard fought second debate left the race for the White House in a dead heat."
World, The House of Representatives on Saturday passed a  #36;32 billion bill funding homeland security programs this year after days of political fighting over the measure.
Sports," Michigan beat Minnesota with a dramatic comeback for the second straight year. Tyler Ecker caught a short pass from Chad Henne over the middle, eluded two tackles and lumbered down the sideline for a 31 yard touchdown with 1:57 left to give the 14th ranked Wolverines a 27 24 victory over the No. 13 Golden Gophers on Saturday."
World,"Zimbabwe #39;s ruling Zanu-PF old guard has emerged on top after a bitter power struggle in the deeply divided party during its five-yearly congress, which ended yesterday."
Sports,Australian basketball star Lauren Jackson has dedicated the WNBA finals to the memory of her grandmother who died last month but the Connecticut Sun have spoiled it so far.
Sports,Ireland held host France to a 0-0 draw Saturday in a World Cup qualifying match at Stade de France. Defender John O #39;Shea missed a great chance to win the match for Ireland midway 
World,"AGAIN, Nigeria walks the path of conflict that is not only unnecessary and avoidable, it is potentially harmful and disruptive to the nations social, economic and political stability."
World,"India News: Srinagar, Oct 9 : Four Indian soldiers and a civilian were killed when a suicide bomber rammed a car packed with explosives into an army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday."
Sports," Sweden's Robin Soderling beat seventh seeded American Vince Spadea 6 2, 6 4 Saturday to reach the final of the Lyon Open."
Sports, Brandon Backe pitched six strong  innings and Morgan Ensberg drove in three runs to secure the  Houston Astros an 8 5 divisional playoff victory over the  Atlanta Braves Saturday.
Sports, Jenny Thompson will take the  spotlight from injured U.S. team mate Michael Phelps at the  world short course championships Saturday as she brings down  the curtain on a spectacular swimming career.
Sports,"Orlando Hernandez's tired right arm felt better Saturday, but he's not sure when he'll be able to pitch again for the Yankees."
Sports,"On Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the Patriots will be going for their 19th consecutive victory."
World," Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen. John Kerry. ""It's not true. It's ridiculous,"" Bush campaign spokesman Scott Stanzel said."
World,"Australia has returned incumbent Prime Minister John Howard for a fourth consecutive term of government, probably with an increased majority in the Parliament."
World,"A man helps to push a vehicle stranded on a flooded street in Tokyo in the heavy rain caused by a typhoon Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. The most powerful typhoon to barrel into Japan #39;s Pacific costline in a decade "
World,"Indian army soldiers inspect near the site of a suicide car bombing near Singhpora, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Srinagar, India, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004."
World," Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf would welcome British involvement in negotiations with India over Kashmir, and would raise the matter with British Prime Minister Tony Blair during talks in London, he told The Times in an interview."
Sports, No one knows how to bring Oklahoma's stout defense to life like Texas.
World, President Bush sought momentum on Saturday from his second debate with Democratic Sen. John Kerry by attacking Kerry for saying he has a consistent position on Iraq and would not raise middle class taxes.
World," Prime Minister John Howard's conservative alliance handily won a fourth term in Australia's parliamentary elections Saturday, overcoming widespread anger at his decision to send troops to Iraq last year and his pledge to keep them there.    The island continent's robust economy under Howard's leadership apparently trumped concerns about the war..."
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, their animosity stirred by a contentious second debate, lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance on Saturday in critical battleground states..."
Business, United States stocks fell on Friday after a government report showed employment growth unexpectedly slowed last month. A fourth straight day of record oil prices also weighed on the benchmark indexes.
Sci/Tech,"America Online plans to begin a new ad campaign Thursday with a redesigned logo and a fresh slogan, posed as a question to consumers:  quot;Want a better Internet?"
Sports,"Manchester, England (Sports Network) - England beat Wales 2-0 Saturday in an intense World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford. The victory was bittersweet for England as captain David Beckham fractured a rib late in the win."
World,Egyptian security yesterday arrested dozens of Bedouin tribesmen amid continuing doubts over who was behind the devastating attacks on Israeli tourists that killed at least 34 people.
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli soldiers on Saturday shot and killed a Hamas militant whom the military said was responsible for a rocket attack that killed two Israeli preschoolers last week and triggered an army offensive in northern Gaza."
World,"KABUL (Afghanistan) - Polling has started in Afghanistan #39;s first-ever direct presidential election on Saturday, with interim leader Hamid Karzai widely favoured against more than a dozen rivals while 100,000 troops were on high alert for expected violence "
World,"IN A long-awaited victory speech yesterday, Indonesia #39;s President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed to get down to business immediately after taking office to revive the economy, end regional conflicts and stamp out corruption."
World," Australia's conservative Prime Minister  John Howard, a key U.S. ally and supporter of the Iraq war,  celebrated on Sunday his election win after voters enjoying the  fruits of a strong economy gave him another term."
Business,"US employers hired just 96,000 workers in September, the government said on Friday in a weak jobs snapshot, the final one ahead of presidential elections that "
Sports,"ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - England #39;s David Howell holed a 105-yard shot for an eagle Friday and finished with a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after the second round of the Dunhill Links Championship."
Sports,A couple of new Killer Bs have the Houston Astros one win away from ending 43 seasons of playoff failure. Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his 
Sports,"David Ortiz has yet to steal a base for the Red Sox. He #39;s unlikely to score from first on anything but a homer. For him to triple, something pretty awful has to happen to at least two outfielders."
Sports,"This just in. In addition to that whole Milton Bradley thing, the Dodgers are now also demanding that Fox erase all tapes of this division series against the Cardinals."
Sports,"Bosnia held Balkan rival Serbia-Montenegro to a 0-0 draw Saturday in a World Cup qualifier, the first competitive match between the neighboring countries that fought a civil war from 1992-95."
World," Unseasonably heavy downpours have triggered landslides and submerged large areas in northeastern India, Bangladesh and Nepal the past three days, leaving at least 144 people dead, officials said Saturday."
World," Investigators lifted fingerprints, swabbed dust and collected tissue from the wreckage of three car bombings Saturday and detained dozens of Bedouin tribesmen, including quarry workers who could have provided the explosives that killed at least 34 people.    Israel blamed al Qaida for the Thursday night attacks in two Sinai resorts, and Egyptian investigators were leaning toward an al Qaida connection as well..."
World,"CHANHASSEN, Minn. - Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen..."
World," Shiite militiamen loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr agreed Saturday to begin handing in weapons, a significant step toward restoring order in Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City slum as the interim government struggles to curb Iraq's more widespread Sunni insurgency.    In a sign of persistent Sunni unrest, clashes flared in several cities as the search continued for the body of British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who was decapitated by his abductors   reportedly after a failed escape attempt..."
World," Three former high school classmates of ""Dazed and Confused"" director Richard Linklater have filed a lawsuit claiming they have suffered embarrassment and ridicule because of characters based on them in the movie..."
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, their animosity stirred by a contentious second debate, lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance on Saturday in critical battleground states..."
Business," Legislation that would allow the Air Force to buy outright 100 new aerial refueling tankers was expected to be approved by the House on Friday, and a Washington state congressman said language in the bill would ensure the deal would involve "
Business,Just about anyone who has lived awhile in this small town nestled between a fuel refinery and an asphalt refinery has grown accustomed to the rank smell.
Sci/Tech,A new round of lawsuits aimed at prolific Internet song-swappers could be announced as early as Thursday as music executives meet in London to discuss the next step in their global war on Internet piracy.
Sci/Tech,"Just days after SpaceShipOne #39;s prize-winning flight opened the world #39;s eyes to the prospect for private spaceflight, legislation that might have opened the way for paying passengers to get on "
Sports,"The temporary pool set up for the World Short Course Championships is, well, short. Swimmers dive in and a few breaths later, they reach the wall at the other end."
Sports,"If things worked like the most cynical believe they do, Tony Stewart would get six speeding penalties in Sunday #39;s Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway."
Sports,"COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Ticker) -- South Carolina blew another home lead and lost another Southeastern Conference home game. Bill Flowers reeled in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Flatt with 1:05 to "
World,"Jacques Derrida, a philosopher who founded the school known as deconstructionism, has died, the French president #39;s office said Saturday."
World,"A suicide car bomber rammed into an army convoy in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Saturday, triggering an explosion that left four people dead and 22 wounded, the army said."
Business,"Despite its continuing difficulties forcing power plants to reduce their toxic emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency has enjoyed unusual success in bringing "
Sci/Tech,A growing number of experts say cellphone use may be making us less autonomous and less capable of solving problems on our own.
Sci/Tech,"Thanks primarily to the DVD, home theaters have come within reach of many shoppers in the last few years. But why choose one over another?"
World," Interference by the Pentagon delivered a massive blow to efforts to provide humanitarian relief for Iraq after last year's war, according to two US aid experts who struggled with the conflict's chaotic aftermath."
Sports,"Being Scottish doesnt mean you have to like the Old Course at St Andrews, though Stephen Gallacher has found a new fondness for the Home of Golf after carding a 66 on the third day of the Dunhill Links Championship."
Sports,"Slovenia pulled off a famous result yesterday, defeating Italy to go top of Group Five. A solitary goal by Bostjan Cesar after 82 minutes gave the hosts victory in Celje to inflict a first World Cup qualifying group defeat on Marcello Lippi #39;s side."
World,Prime Minister John Howard is set to become the second longest serving Prime Minister after the Coalition #39;s convincing win in yesterday #39;s federal election.
World,The tragedy of Ken Bigley #39;s kidnap and eventual murder was matched only by the courage of a family who refused to give up. This is the inside story of the desperate attempts to free him.
World,PESHAWAR: Two Chinese engineers working at the Gomal Zam Dam project in South Waziristan Agency were kidnapped along with a security guard and a co-worker on Saturday morning.
World,"A rickshaw puller transports passengers as others wade through knee-deep floodwater in Tarun Nagar area of Gauhati, in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004."
Sports,"four days into the NHL lockout, Capitals center Jeff Halern signs with a Swiss League team."
Business," More and more businesses are sticking mandatory arbitration clauses into their contracts, forcing consumers to give up their right to sue if they want to conduct business, and consumer groups have made the elimination of these clauses a top priority."
World,Separatist leaders from the north-east Indian state of Nagaland arrive in Delhi for peace talks.
Sports," Brandon Backe, a little known local,  who arrived in the shadow of famous hometown heroes Roger  Clemens and Andy Pettitte last winter, brought the Houston  Astros to within a game of the franchise's first postseason  series victory in an 8 5 win over the Atlanta Braves Saturday."
Sports," Freshman Adrian Peterson rushed  for a season high 225 yards and Kejuan Jones scored the game's  only touchdown, as second ranked Oklahoma blanked No. 5 Texas,  12 0, in the Red River Shootout at the Cotton Bowl."
Sports, Roger Clemens came out of brief  retirement earlier this year with one goal in mind...to lead  his hometown Houston Astros to post season glory for the first  time.
Sci/Tech,Google #39;s short message service (SMS) is accessible immediately to beta testers. The service will enable users of mobile phones and other handheld devices to send text message queries and receive 
Sports,"  Good starting pitching, to the marauding Cardinals of St. Louis, is not much more than an afterthought these days. It #39;s nice to have."
World,"A Bosnian Serb war-crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8,000 Muslim men and boys surrendered Saturday, the government said."
World," A powerful typhoon raked Japan's Pacific coastline Saturday, killing at least two people and leaving at least five others missing in the most powerful storm to hit the nation in a decade, officials said."
World, President George W. Bush vowed Friday that no public money would be spent on abortion    which with embryonic stem cell research provoked an impassioned ethical clash with Democratic challenger John Kerry.
Business,"TREND-setter Martha Stewart yesterday began a five-month jail term, for lying about a stock sale, at a minimum-security prison known as  quot;Camp Cupcake quot;."
Business,"The four hurricanes striking Florida and other coastal states in the past two months appear  quot;to have held down employment growth but not enough to change materially quot; the overall jobs picture in September, the Labor Department said Friday."
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein, the chief executive of Lazard, has cancelled a board meeting scheduled for tomorrow that would have given him a further opportunity to push through "
Sci/Tech,"If it didn #39;t cross your mind while watching video footage of SpaceShipOne streaking into space over California #39;s Mojave Desert on Monday, there were plenty of commentators on hand to jog your sense of history."
Sports,"For five seasons at Oklahoma, coach Bob Stoops won with an offense as modern as it was effective. The Sooners came out of the locker room throwing, and their speed and their scheme "
Sports,"COLUMBUS, Ohio Fifteenth-ranked Wisconsin won its third straight trip to Ohio Stadium. Anthony Davis slashed for 168 yards and a touchdown and the Badgers beat 18th-ranked Ohio State 24-to-13."
Sports,"Scotland #39;s prospects of qualifying for the World Cup from Group 5 - or even of securing victory in Moldova on Wednesday - turned from dark grey to pitch black yesterday, when a predictably uninspired beating from Norway left them with one point from their "
Sports,"ATHENS, Georgia (Sports Network) - Freshman quarterback Erik Ainge threw two touchdown passes as No. 17 Tennessee held off third-ranked and previously unbeaten Georgia for a 19-14 win in an SEC clash at Sanford Stadium."
Sports,Taylor Stubblefield caught a 40-yard touchdown pass and became the Big Ten #39;s career receptions leader as No. 9 Purdue held on to beat Penn State 20-13 on Saturday night.
World,"President Bashar al-Assad of Syria made a rare, often confrontational foreign policy speech on Saturday, suggesting that the efforts by the United States and France "
World,"The gloomy day provided a fitting setting for the Longhorns, who lost because of a dismal offense and their inability to stop the freshman tailback Adrian Peterson."
Sci/Tech," German phone giant Deutsche Telekom said it plans to buy back full control of its Internet unit by next year to profit from burgeoning demand for broadband Internet services, a move that could cost the company euro2.9 billion (US #36;3.6 billion)."
World,"BAGHDAD, 6 December 2004 - Seventeen civilians were killed and 13 wounded in Tikrit yesterday as gunmen ambushed a bus full of Iraqis working for the US military, while a car bomb and a gun attack killed four members of the Iraqi security forces "
Sports,"Having reminded Mancunians of what they are missing courtesy of a superlative goal at Old Trafford yesterday, David Beckham will sit out England #39;s World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan on Wednesday "
World,Fresh controversy has hit the war crimes trial of Slobodan Milosevic with a claim from a senior intelligence analyst that the Yugoslav leader is innocent of genocide.
World," Prime Minister John Howard's conservative alliance handily won a fourth term in Australia's parliamentary elections Saturday, overcoming widespread anger at his decision to send troops to Iraq last year and his pledge to keep them there."
World, Snap polls taken after the second US presidential election debate said Senator John Kerry narrowly beat President George W. Bush.
World,"Spain's Carlos Moya says Davis Cup victory over the USA is ""like a dream""."
World," Afghans packed polling stations on Saturday for a historic presidential election that was blemished when all 15 candidates opposing U.S. backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew, charging the government and the U.N. with fraud and incompetence..."
Business,"FRANKFURT, Oct 9 (AFP) - Germany #39;s Deutsche Telekom is to reintegrate its Internet arm T-Online, Europe #39;s largest Internet provider, via a swap for Telekom shares and a share buyback offer, the company said Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"FRANKFURT Google has introduced a search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Amazon."
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTONThe US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would make spyware illegaland provide stiff sanctions for anyone found breaking that law.
Sports,"England has moved one step closer to qualification for the World Cup finals with a 2-0 victory over Wales at Old Trafford. However the news was not so good for some of the other big names on the continent, with "
World, The House on Saturday unanimously approved  #36;14.5 billion for hurricane victims and struggling farmers as Congress moved a step closer to showering money on Florida and other pivotal states in the upcoming elections.
World,"A big home run by Ruben Sierra, a clutch 11th-inning hit by Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees are headed right back where most people figured."
Business,"TO the casual observer, Oracle v. PeopleSoft, the case unfolding in Delaware Chancery Court, is just the latest round in an ugly and long takeover fight between two software giants."
Business,"THIS weekend I am wrestling with the perfect gift for the next IMF summit of central bankers. It is an exuberant, gothic, mahogany-encased, 19th century American gingerbread mantelpiece clock."
Sports," A big home run by Ruben Sierra, a clutch 11th inning hit by Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are headed right back where most people figured  #151; playing the Boston Red Sox for the AL pennant. Sierra's three run homer in the eighth inning tied it, then Rodriguez doubled, alertly stole third base and scored the go ahead run on a wild pitch by Kyle Lohse to lift the Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 6 5 Saturday."
Sports, The Minnesota Twins insisted they were a far better team than the one steamrolled out of last year's division series by the New York Yankees. And they might have been.
Sports,Amelie Mauresmo safeguarded her number one ranking for another week when she beat fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5 6-4 to reach the final of the Filderstadt Grand Prix tennis tournament on Saturday.
Sports,"  Oklahoma #39;s dominance of Texas is reaching infomercial status. Less annoying, maybe, but more effective. It has become a rite of fall."
Sports, Karl Malone showed up at the Los Angeles Lakers training camp Saturday to visit old teammates and club officials.
World,A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim cleric has been shot dead in the Pakistani city of Karachi. Mufti Mohammed Jamil was reported to have been on his way home when two gunmen on a motorcycle stopped his car and opened fire with automatic weapons.
Sports, The Dodgers took a 3 0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals after four innings in Game 3 of the NL division series on Saturday.
Sports," Tom Lehman has a love hate relationship with the long putter that sometimes makes its way into his bag. Lately, he's been finding a lot more to love about it than ever before."
Sports,The Houston Astros won their 19th straight game at home and are one game from winning their first playoff series in 42 years.
Sports,"Aaron Rodgers tied an N.C.A.A. record by completing 23 consecutive passes, but he watched his last three attempts sail off target in the final minute."
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez scores on a wild pitch in the 11th innning to lead the New York Yankees into the AL Championship Series by defeating the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, on Saturday."
Sports,Mike Imoh runs for 100 yards and the winning touchdown Saturday to lead Virginia Tech to a 17-10 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday.
Sports,Forward Jared Jeffries has turned heads with his remarkable shot-blocking and leaping ability early in training camp. The third-year player is hoping for a breakout season.
Sports,Red Sox manager Terry Francona wants ace starter Curt Schilling to take a painkilling shot to ensure his health for Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.
Sports,"Presidentialaffair, blessed with blazing speed and cursed by abscessed hooves, finally settles down for saddling then blows away the field with a gate-to-wire victory in the Maryland Million Classic."
Sports,Jason Kidd is going to attend both day and night practices during the Nets' training camp rather than pay fines he feels are misguided.
Business,"Testimony in the case of Oracle v. PeopleSoft last week turned to the issue of corporate lies, and it spoke volumes about the time we live in."
Business,Investors' fear that drug prices will be hurt under a Kerry presidency has sent the stocks of many pharmaceutical companies lower.
Business,Supermarkets face a new showdown as labor unions determined to keep health benefits spar with management trying to compete with Wal-Mart.
Business,A congressional committee has voted to kill a hotly contested Boeing deal to lease 767 jetliners to the US Air Force as refueling tankers.
Sci/Tech,Internet search engine Google #39;s new search options may make Amazon.com look old fashioned. The service Google Print will allow people to read sections of books to decide whether 
Sports,THE almighty guddles that are the first three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship finally began to untangle themselves last night.
Sports,"Freshman quarterback Erik Ainge threw two touchdown passes Saturday as No. 17 Tennessee nipped No. 3 and previously unbeaten Georgia, 19-14."
World,"A BOSNIAN Serb war crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8000 Muslim men and boys surrendered today to Serbian authorities, the Government said."
Business,Congress yesterday barred the Air Force from pursuing a \$23 billion deal to lease and then buy tankers from Boeing Co. and raised the possibility that European rival Airbus SAS could compete to build the refueling planes.
Business,"Wolfgang Bernhard, former DaimlerChrysler executive once slated to take over Mercedes, as head of Volkswagen #39;s VW division. Jonathan Soros and Robert Soros, as co-deputy chairmen of Soros Fund Management LLC, running dad George Soros #39;s company day to day."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products "
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International will acquire identity management software supplier Netegrity in an all-cash transaction valued at \$430m (241m).
Sports,"  The giddy head coach jumped up and down on the sideline like he #39;d just won the lottery. Walking into the room for his postgame press conference, he gave athletics director Mike Garrett a long "
World,"TABA: Rescue workers sifted through the wreckage of an Egyptian Red Sea hotel yesterday, hoping to find survivors after a series of three bombs targeting Israeli tourists in the Sinai Peninsula killed at least 33 people."
World,"BAGHDAD: Fighters in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City slum announced yesterday a deal to trade in their weapons for cash and to stop attacking US and Iraqi forces, raising hopes for an end to violence in the war-ravaged district."
World,ABOARD THE USS JOHN F KENNEDY: US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met 18 of his counterparts on an aircraft carrier in the Gulf yesterday to reassure them on US strategy for Iraq after saying more troops may be sent in for the January elections.
World,A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 shook northern Japan early Friday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
World,"Baghdad #39;s most notorious prisoner, Saddam Hussein, does not have much to do most days. His one court appearance in 10 months has come and gone."
Sports,COLD professionalism reigned over raw optimism yesterday as the Socceroos used their visit to the Solomon Islands to clinch a spot at next year #39;s rich Confederations Cup.
World," A powerful earthquake rocked Nicaragua's western coast on Saturday, sending residents running from their homes. No major injuries or damage were immediately reported."
World,First presidential election was thrown into chaos after 15 candidates opposing complaining of fraud and improper procedures.
World," LUCK, Wis. -- A small but zealous group of antiwar activists in a pacifist commune called Anathoth in this lakeside speck near the Minnesota border say that four years ago, they gave presidential candidate Ralph Nader all five of their votes."
Business,Lawmakers Saturday approved a \$447 billion 2005 defense spending bill as Congress pushed forward with final actions before adjourning for the elections.
World,"Militia fighters in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City are to begin surrendering their mortars, grenades, machine guns and other weapons Monday under an accord with the interim Iraqi government, both sides announced Saturday."
Sci/Tech," OK, so I don't like asking for directions. But I don't get lost so often that I need to spend more than  #36;1,000 on a built in car navigation system to plot my course with global positioning satellites."
Sci/Tech," The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw ""spyware,"" irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users."
Sci/Tech," Earthquake activity has increased at Mount St. Helens, but scientists said Saturday there was no reason to raise the volcano's alert level. Scientists said earthquake activity had been low until Friday, indicating molten rock was moving upward with little resistance. By Saturday, however, quakes of magnitude 2.4 were occurring every one to two minutes, they said."
Sci/Tech," Four years ago, scientists thought they had found the perfect place to settle the Noah flood debate: A farmer's house on a bluff overlooking the Black Sea built about 7,500 years ago  #151; just before tidal waves inundated the homestead, submerged miles of coastline and turned the freshwater lake into a salty sea."
Sci/Tech, A small group of thinking men and women convened at Rutgers University last month to consider how order theory  #151; a branch of abstract mathematics that deals with hierarchical relationships  #151; could be applied to the war on terror.
Sports, Jose Lima willed the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first postseason win in more than 15 years. Lima pitched eight shut out innings in a 4 0 win against the St.
Sports,"ATHENS, Ga. Erik Ainge threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead Number 17 Tennessee to a 19-14 upset of third-ranked Georgia on Saturday."
World,"Jacques Derrida, 74, originator of the diabolically difficult school of philosophy known as deconstructionism, died Oct. 9, the office of French President Jacques Chirac announced."
World,"Two Chinese engineers and their Pakistani security guard were kidnapped early today by unidentified men in Pakistan #39;s South Waziristan tribal area, bordering Afghanistan, where security forces have launched operations to flush out hiding Al-Qaeda militants "
World," TOKYO, Oct. 9 -- A powerful typhoon raked Japan's Pacific coastline Saturday, killing at least two people and leaving at least five others missing in the most powerful storm to hit the nation in a decade, officials said."
World," TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A proposed \$18.2 billion purchase of U.S. weapons by Taiwan has bogged down in the island's hard-fought electoral politics despite repeated warnings from the Bush administration that the new arms are imperative to bolster defenses against China."
Sports,Matt Morris had every reason to believe he could dominate the Dodgers again. He #39;d shut them out with a two-hitter last month -- so what if he #39;d struggled down the stretch in the regular season?
World,"SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a key US ally and supporter of the Iraq war, resoundingly beat centre-left opposition Labour at a national election yesterday to win a fourth straight term in office."
World,"The most powerful typhoon to barrel into Japan #39;s Pacific coastline in a decade made its landfall on Saturday. It unleashed gales and blinding sheets of rain that ground planes, flood homes and set off mudslides."
Sports,World champion Michael Schumacher took advantage of the drying conditions to grab his eighth pole of the season in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sports,"In football, just as in many other aspects of life, it is the bottom line that counts. In that respect, this game was a huge success."
Sports,"He had come this far, from high school senior to Michigan #39;s starting quarterback in the blink of a few months, sheesh, what was another 87 yards to validation?"
Sports,"No. 17 Tennessee arrived at No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, coming off a loss to Auburn, while the Bulldogs had thrashed LSU. Not only did the Volunteers drop nine spots in the national rankings "
Sports, Matt Morris had every reason to believe he could dominate the Dodgers again. He'd shut them out with a two hitter last month  #151; so what if he'd struggled down the stretch in the regular season?
Sports," Texas Tech handed Nebraska its worst lost in the Cornhuskers' storied 114 year history, with Sonny Cumbie throwing for 436 yards and five touchdowns in the Red Raiders' 70 10 victory Saturday night."
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard managed to secure another term as leader after election results released Saturday handily declared him the winner.
Sports," Alex Rodriguez scored from third base  on a wild pitch by Kyle Lohse in the top of the 11th inning,  giving the New York Yankees a 6 5 win over the Minnesota Twins  in their American League Divisional Series in Minneapolis  Saturday."
Sports,"Jose Lima handled the pitching, Shawn Green handled the hitting, and the Los Angeles Dodgers handled the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night."
Sports,"Luke Donald shoots a 4-under-par 68 for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland on Saturday."
Sports,Christian Gomez scores in the 32nd minute to give D.C. United a 1-0 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday night.
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Jose Lima tossed a five-hit shutout and Shawn Green homered twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers staved off elimination in the National League Division Series with a 4-0 blanking of the St."
Sports,"JP McManus and John Magnier, the Irish racehorse owners, are to reject Malcolm Glazer #39;s 300p per share offer for their 29.9 per cent stake in Manchester United."
Sports,"Houston, TX -- Morgan Ensberg went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs to lead Houston over Atlanta 8-5 in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park."
Sports,"NEWARK, NJ. -- Two football players accused of raping a 15-year-old schoolmate have been charged with sexual assault, authorities said."
World,A UN peacekeeper and a Haitian policeman were injured Saturday in a clash with loyalists of former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Port-au-Prince.
Business,"Betty Alderson, above, talks Thursday in Alderson, W.Va., about the excitement in the town about Martha Stewarts imprisonment at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp."
Business,"Citigroup sued Italy on Friday, claiming that the government appointee who runs the bankrupt Parmalat would unfairly pay only 2 million euros (US\$2."
Sports,"Showjumper Cian O #39;Connor, winner of Ireland #39;s only gold medal in Athens, said his horse Waterford Crystal was among them, issuing a statement shortly after the International Equestrian Federation announced the positive tests."
Sports,"Rodgers, who matched an NCAA record by completing 23 consecutive passes, threw an incomplete pass on 4th-and-goal with 1:16 left as No."
Sports,  It was an ending that left North Carolina fans storming the Kenan Stadium turf in celebration while NC State fans walked away howling mad.
Sports,BANGALORE Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is confident India will bounce back in the Test series against Australia as they did three years ago.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists discover a new group of giant apes in central Africa, which could be a new species of primate."
Sports,The Bowl Championship Series is designed to match the No. 1 and No. 2 college football teams in an ultimate championship game. And when you examine the matchup for the Jan. 4 Orange Bowl - USC (12-0) and Oklahoma 
Sports, Morgan Ensberg went 2 for 4 and drove in three runs to lead Houston over Atlanta 8 5 in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.
World," Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen. John Kerry. ""It's not true. It's ridiculous,"" Bush campaign spokesman Scott Stanzel said."
Sports,"It came down to simple math. Three teams trying to squeeze into two slots. No computer printout, no voter bias, no pleas by coaches could solve that problem for the Bowl Championship Series."
World,"Afghans turned out to vote in large numbers on Saturday, but Hamid Karzai and his rivals disputed the integrity of the vote."
World,"Since World War II, no two candidates have had such strikingly similar backgrounds of class and privilege. So, why do these guys dislike each other so much?"
World,"CHANHASSEN, Minn. - Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen..."
World, Taiwan's leader used his National Day speech Sunday to urge China to begin peace talks so the two rivals can avoid war. Chinese and Taiwanese leaders haven't met since the Communists took over China in 1949 and Taiwan began resisting the mainland's rule...
World,"<p></p><p> By Joseph Guyler Delva</p><p> GONAIVES, Haiti (Reuters) - A Brazilian soldier with theU.N. peacekeeping force in Haiti was shot and wounded Saturdaywhen peacekeepers and local police faced gunfire in a crackdownon armed gangs in the Haitian capital.</p>"
Business,"Special guest Oct. 11-24 on  quot;Radio Playbill quot; is Michael Kantor, who has spent much of the last decade on an epic project, the six-part TV miniseries,  quot;Broadway: The American Musical, quot; debuting Oct. 19-21 on PBS."
Business,"  Mediocre investments bleed shareholders slowly, and don #39;t always look bad in doing it. Free! Sign up here to receive our Mutual Funds Weekly e Newsletter!"
Sci/Tech,"A study of an ancient human pest - head lice -uggests that the ancestors of today #39;s American Indians may have met and fought with pre-humans long extinct elsewhere, scientists said on Tuesday."
Sports,France coach Raymond Domenech was surprisingly pleased with his team #39;s lacklustre performance in the goalless draw against Ireland in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
Sports,A North Carolina goal line stand as time ran out Saturday night enabled the Tar Heels to post a 30-24 win over the No. 25 North Carolina State Wolfpack.
Sci/Tech,"NASA astronomers last month detected two X-ray blasts and an almost-gamma ray burst that could be signs of imminent supernovae. The X-ray flashes came on 12 and 16 September, followed on 24 September by something "
World, Prime Minister John Howard looked set Sunday to hold the most powerful mandate of any Australian leader in a generation after weekend elections handed him effective control of both houses of parliament and free rein to impose his conservative 
World,"WANA, Oct 9: Two Chinese engineers and their five security guards were kidnapped on Saturday while travelling through the South Waziristan Agency."
World,A Brazilian soldier with the UN peacekeeping force in Haiti was shot and wounded Saturday when peacekeepers and local police faced gunfire in a crackdown on armed gangs in the Haitian capital.
World,"One of the world's poorest countries, Cambodia, is set to ask for almost \$2bn in aid over the next three years."
Sports," Marcus Randall may have saved LSU's season. Randall came off the bench and threw two touchdown passes, including a 10 yarder with 27 seconds to play, to help No. 24 LSU upset No. 12 Florida 24 21 Saturday night."
World,"TABA, Egypt- Investigators lifted fingerprints, swabbed dust and collected tissue yesterday from the wreckage of three car bombings and detained scores of Bedouin tribesmen, including quarry workers who could have provided the explosives that killed at "
Sports,"Marcus Randall comes off the bench to throw two touchdown passes, including a 10-yarder with 27 seconds to play, to help No. 24 LSU upset No. 12 Florida, 24-21, on Saturday night."
Sports,"Brian McBride and 20-year-old Eddie Johnson strike for goals on Saturday night to secure the U.S. national team a hard-fought, 2-0 win over host El Salvador."
Business," Eurozone data to be released in the coming week will show inflation is easing, but that the outlook for German growth is deteriorating while British figures should provide clues about future interest rate action, economists said."
Business,"A new federal law takes effect Oct. 28, increasing odds that a check will bounce if you pay now, deposit later -- counting on the time that can be taken in processing a check to cover what ends up as a withdrawal from your account."
Sports,David Beckham celebrated his return to Old Trafford with one of his finest goals in an England shirt as Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s side imperiously brushed Wales aside with a composed 2-0 win.
Sports,TOKYO : Asia has fallen in love with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova -- and the feeling is mutual. The 17-year-old Russian starlet left here Sunday with two more WTA titles safely packed away in her luggage 
Sports,Britain #39;s Luke Donald continued his remarkable run in Europe by setting up the chance of a third win in seven events when he took over the Dunhill Links Championship lead on Saturday.
Sports,New world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo led the top four seeds into the semifinals Friday at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Mauresmo replaced Justine Henin-Hardenne as the world #39;s top 
Sports,It was Casey #39;s first collegiate TD...These two teams met for the 51st time with the Gators still holding a 27-21-3 lead in the series that dates back to 1937...LSU coach Nick Saban has a 2-3 mark vs. Florida 
Sports,"The Jordan team has vowed to bounce back from its latest crisis, despite likening Ford #39;s recent decision to cease all of its Formula One activities to a ."
Sports,"Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his postseason debut as the Houston Astros got their 19th straight home win, 8-5 over Atlanta yesterday for a 2-1 lead in their NL Divisional Playoffs series."
Sports,"Filderstadt, Germany - France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo assured her world number one spot on Saturday when she beat US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia to advance to a final showdown with Lindsay Davenport in the \$650/ amp;nsbp;000 WTA event here."
Sports,Jose Lima had a five-hit shutout and Shawn Green two homers Saturday as Los Angeles stayed in its NL Division Series by beating St.
World,"PRIME Minister John Howard had every reason to give thanks as he attended church today, while Opposition Leader Mark Latham was keeping a low profile in the aftermath of the Coalition #39;s stunning election win."
World,"Asian and European nations should cut dollar dependence and use more euros in trade, according to an advisory group representing more than three dozen countries, which comprise half of the global economy."
Business,"The Natick medical devices company is using profits from its successful Taxus stent to expand into new areas. By Ross Kerber, Globe Staff  December 6, 2004."
Business," Rising interest rates, record oil  prices and geopolitical instability may send chills down the  spines of finance directors of debt strapped global  corporations."
World,"Adams Oshiomhole, the president of Nigeria #39;s main union body, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), is missing. He was picked up by secret police at the airport of the capital, Abuja, early on Saturday."
World, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld swept into an airbase in Iraq's western desert Sunday to make a first hand evaluation of operations to quell a raging Iraqi insurgency in his first such visit in five months.
World," Australia's conservative Prime Minister  John Howard, a key U.S. ally and supporter of the Iraq war,  celebrated his election win Sunday after voters enjoying the  fruits of a strong economy gave him a fourth term."
Business,That #39;s according to the Lundberg Survey. It cites an increase in crude oil supplies combined with the recovery of US offshore oil production after Hurricane Ivan.
World," AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald  Rumsfeld swept into an airbase in Iraq's western desert Sunday  to make a first-hand evaluation of operations to quell a raging  Iraqi insurgency in his first such visit in five months."
Business,"At a special Pentagon ceremony in late 1996, then-Air Force Secretary Sheila Widnall honored a top aide, Darleen Druyun, who was responsible for shepherding multibillion dollar "
Business,"When Wall Street #39;s biggest firms settled with regulators in April 2003 over charges of fraudulent stock research, the industry promised a new era of independence."
Business,Mart Stores said Saturday that last minute Halloween shoppers won #39;t be part of its October results. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e Newsletter!
Sports,"Kind of makes you wonder why they had to play those first 166 games, doesn #39;t it? It was always going to be Yankees-Red Sox. The entire season built to this, the same way last season did."
Sports,A Steffen Iversen penalty was sufficient to secure the points for Norway at Hampden on Saturday. James McFadden was ordered off after 53 minutes for deliberate handball as he punched Claus Lundekvam #39;s header off the line.
Sports,Manchester United chairman Sir Roy Gardner could be on his way out if Malcolm Glazer #39;s takeover bid is successful. The Observer says Glazer he is likely to oust Gardner and install his son Joel as chairman at Old Trafford.
Sports," Southern California seemed helpless as Aaron Rodgers picked away at its defense, hitting pass after pass. But with California just 9 yards from a potential winning score, the Trojans finally "
Sports,There was irritation among some Texas A amp;M players this week when they learned they were the opponent for the Iowa State homecoming game.
World,Afghanistan #39;s historic presidential election turned sour Saturday when all 15 candidates opposing US-backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew in the middle of voting 
World,Oct. 18 issue - The first warnings filtered into the offices of Israel #39;s Shabak security service last January. Terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on Israeli tourists in Egypt #39;s Sinai Peninsula 
World,"With support for operations in Iraq flagging in some allied nations, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld gathered 18 defense ministers aboard "
World,Five people were dead and four still missing on Sunday as Japan began a clean up after the most powerful typhoon in a decade hit the Tokyo region.
World,PHNOM PENH: Cambodia #39;s retired King Norodom Sihanouk has confirmed that he will not retake the throne despite the pleas of his nation to change his mind.
World,"Turkey seemed to shift geographically Westward on Wednesday, after the European Commission opened the way for it to become a full member of the European Union."
World, Israeli soldiers on Saturday shot and killed a Hamas militant who the military said was responsible for a rocket attack that killed two Israeli preschoolers last week and triggered an army offensive in northern Gaza.
Sports,"England surely confirmed they #39;re well on the way to booking their place to the World Cup in Germany in 2006, after easily outclassing Wales 2-0 overnight in the European "
Sports," With 81 seconds to go Saturday afternoon, Southern California coach Pete Carroll summoned his dog tired defenders to the sideline."
Sports,"A week after bottoming out at Buffalo, the University of Central Florida looked like a different team against Northern Illinois on Saturday night."
World,"Opposition Labor party leader Mark Latham gestures as he concedes defeat of general election Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004 in Sydney. John Howards conservative coalition party the Liberals, won a fourth consecutive term in power."
World,"Palestinians walk in the ruins of a house that was destroyed in an ongoing Israeli army operation in the Jebaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Saturday Oct. 9, 2004."
World,"Cambodians are awaiting the outcome of a trip to China by one of the country #39;s leaders, who is hoping to coax King Norodom Sihanouk into reversing his decision to abdicate."
Sports,"In the Major League Baseball playoffs, the New York Yankees overcame a late-game deficit to beat the host Minnesota Twins 6-5 and advance to the American League Championship series."
Sports,Quarterback Marcus Randall threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to running back Joseph Addai with less than 30 seconds to go in the game to lift LSU to a 24-21 win over Florida Saturday night in the Swamp.
Sports,"AMES, IA -- Here is a quarter-by-quarter summary of the Cyclones #39; 31-point loss to Texas A amp;M Saturday night at Jack Trice Stadium."
World," A big home run by Ruben Sierra, a clutch 11th inning hit by Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are headed right back where most people figured   playing the Boston Red Sox for the AL pennant. Sierra's three run homer in the eighth inning tied it, then Rodriguez doubled, alertly stole third base and scored the go ahead run on a wild pitch by Kyle Lohse to lift the Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 6 5 Saturday..."
Business,"After touching 53 dollars a barrel, light crude for November delivery settled with a gain of 65 cents at 52 dollars, 67 cents. Oil prices have risen more than 20 percent over the past month, largely in reaction "
Business,"Who said you can #39;t teach one of America #39;s oldest car companies new tricks? After years of denials and corporate indifference about the impact its products have on the environment, the Ford Motor Co."
World,Millions of enthusiastic Afghans stood in line and voted -ithout any large-scale attacks that many had feared  -the nation chose its first-ever directly elected leader.
Business,"Larry F. Stewart, Secret Service ink specialist, who was acquitted of perjury charges in connection with his testimony in the Martha Stewart trial."
Sci/Tech,A spectator with an especially intimate view of human evolution is beginning to tell its story and has so far divulged two quite unexpected findings.
Sports,"Thanks to Brian McBride and Eddie Johnson, the United States can advance to the finals round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup with a victory over Panama next week."
Business,"The United States military #39;s new rocket program is \$14.44 billion over budget and counting, raising questions about how long taxpayers can subsidize two of America #39;s biggest "
Business,The Issue: Howard Stern deal calls attention to area of unregulated broadcasting. Our View: This may be a significant moment in mass communications.
Sports,"When Roger Clemens ended his brief retirement to sign with the Astros, he said he #39;d do anything to help his hometown team win a championship."
Sports," OK, help me out here. Is it odd years Holiday Bowl and even years Cotton Bowl? Or even years Holiday Bowl and odd years Cotton Bowl?"
World,"The wife of British hostage Ken Bigley, who was beheaded by militants in Iraq, has appealed for privacy to mourn her husband #39;s death."
World,"An Israeli aircraft fired a missile Sunday at a Palestinian target in Gaza #39;s Jebaliya refugee camp, witnesses said. Ambulances rushed to the scene, but it was not "
Business,"The effort to secure government-backed  quot;green bonds quot; for the proposed Destiny USA project in Syracuse cleared a major hurdle in Congress Wednesday, and proponents were hoping for approval by the end of the week."
Sports,"HOUSTON, Texas : Carlos Beltran doubled, homered, scored twice and drove in two runs as Houston posted an 8-5 triumph over Atlanta in game three of their National League Division Series."
Sports,Goalkeeper Fabien Barthez became a hero as France held Ireland 0-0 in their World Cup Group Four qualifier on Saturday. It was the third straight draw for France on its home ground since Raymond Domenech became coach in July.
Sports,"ATHENS, Georgia (Ticker) -- Erik Ainge and David Greene looked nothing like they did a week ago and neither did No. 17 Tennessee or third-ranked Georgia."
World,Leaders from Asia and Europe pledged yesterday to tackle everything from climate change to terrorism but dodged calling for the release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi at the end of their two-day summit.
World, Indian tail enders Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh held up Australia's push for victory in the first test on Sunday with a defiant ninth wicket partnership of 72.
Business, Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed  Sunday to guarantee world crude supplies and said it would hold  1.5 2.0 million barrels per day of spare production in reserve.
World," Afghanistan's historic presidential vote,  which was held with great enthusiasm but ended in turmoil after  most candidates announced a boycott, was mostly fair,  independent observers said on Sunday."
World,"Jacques Derrida was the Algerian-born, French intellectual who became one of the most celebrated and unfathomable philosophers of the late 20th century."
World," A large explosion hit outside a police academy in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, killing eight people, officials said.    At about the same time, a car bomb blew up near a small market close to the Culture Ministry, police Lt..."
World,The pan-European security body wants to send more monitors for the re-run of the Ukrainian election.
Business,Martha Stewart was the picture of loneliness Saturday as she explored the grounds of her new home - a federal prison camp in West Virginia.
Business,Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed on Sunday to maintain spare oil production capacity of 1.5 to 2 million barrels per day and said it was prepared to hike output to meet customer demand.
Business,"Today #39;s successful retailers are constantly reinventing themselves to differentiate their stores from competitors, especially Wal-Mart, according to the 2004 Top 100 Retailers ranking sponsored by Triversity, released in STORES magazine, the official "
Business,Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison testified yesterday that the business software maker is leaning toward lowering its \$7.7 billion bid for rival PeopleSoft 
Sci/Tech,"No sooner had SpaceShipOne glided back to terra firma, claiming both the \$10 million Ansari X Prize and distinction as the first privately funded manned spaceflight, than talk turned to a glorious future: personal space trips ."
Sports,Indian tail-enders Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh held up Australia #39;s push for victory in the first test on Sunday with a defiant ninth-wicket partnership of 72.
Sports,James McFadden is red carded and Berti Vogts is sent to the stand as Scotland #39;s World Cup qualification hopes suffer another hammer blow.
World,"number of false assumptions and that they have multiple meanings which even their author may not have understood. It is heralded as showing the multiple layers of meaning at work in language, but was described by critics as nihilistic."
World,"Plainclothes police detained a prominent Nigerian labor leader Saturday, bundling him into a car at an airport in an apparent effort to stop a threatened nationwide "
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. two decades ago employed more than 1 million people in the United States. The recent announcement that AT amp;T will cut its work force 20 percent to 49,000 by year #39;s "
Business,Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed Sunday to guarantee world crude supplies and said it would hold 1.5-2.0 million barrels per day of spare production in reserve.
Business,"If the development of the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle can be described in golf terms, we #39;re early in the match, far from making the turn at the ninth hole."
Sci/Tech,"Since March, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) have been running a media campaign to warn users that if they do not stop file sharing, they will have to face the consequences."
Sci/Tech,The very lawsuits that swept through US cyberspace have reportedly made their way across the Atlantic. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry said Thursday that it filed 459 criminal and 
Sci/Tech,"Netegrity, Inc., a leading provider of identity and access management solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Computer Associates International, Inc."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher drove his Ferrarito an easy victory in the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Sunday,winning the race for a sixth time."
Sports,"At 42, Roger Clemens is ready to pitch on three days #39; rest with a chance to make postseason history for the Houston Astros. After all, playing in the postseason with "
Sports,"inally, you can see the corner. It #39;s right there, waiting with all of its trappings. Get past it and you #39;re downwind. Get past it and everything is different."
Sports," In his opening statement to the bloated media corps here late yesterday afternoon, USC coach Pete Carroll trotted out these adjectives: Exciting, tense, fantastic, incredible, wonderful, exquisite."
World,"A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim cleric together with an associate were shot dead in southern Pakistan yesterday, the latest attack in religious violence that has already killed more than 70 people this month."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   A gunbattle broke out between UN peacekeepers and supporters of ousted Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide yesterday, wounding a peacekeeper for the first time in the force #39;s 4 month old mission."
Sports,  The young Florida Gators needed to grow up all at once here Saturday night. They weren #39;t ready to. They didn #39;t know how.
Sports,"  They were down by four runs. They were five outs from defeat. Hmmm. You think the Yankees were actually worried about losing? They have, as we all know too well, been there before and lived to tell about it."
Sports,"You asked for it. You got it. Ever-clutch, the Yankees rallied from a 5-1 deficit in the eighth inning at Minnesota last night and finished off the Twins, 6-5, in 11 innings in Game 4 of the American League Division Series to advance to the ALCS against the Red Sox, beginning Tuesday night in the Bronx."
Sports,"It's a relatively recent story, and a familiar one. The Red Sox had two big sluggers in the middle of their lineup -- one a lefthanded hitter, the other a righty, both .300 hitters, one a former MVP, one who would soon be named one. They were the linchpins of a Sox team that had high hopes of playing deep ..."
Sports,"With two days to go before they file their roster for the Championship Series, the Red Sox yesterday appeared likely to stick with the 25 players who helped them sweep the Angels in the first round. The Sox used every position player, including rookie third baseman Kevin Youkilis , in the opening series and every pitcher but Curtis Leskanic and ..."
Sports,He balks at describing the Red Sox as  quot;idiots quot; -- even though the team jokingly refers to themselves that way -- but Sox owner John W. Henry had a firsthand understanding of the term as he spoke to Alan Embree in the Sox clubhouse following the team's dramatic Game 3 win over Anaheim.
Sports,"Once, Patriots games were just that: games. Now, they're Events.  quot;When we started, it was just me, a color man, a stat man, and an engineer, quot; said radio play-by-play man Gil Santos, who called his first Patriots game in 1966 when the team was playing at Fenway Park and current analyst Gino Cappelletti was in the middle of his 11-year ..."
Sports,"With the Red Sox off as they prepare to begin the AL Championship Series Tuesday, the Patriots get a Sunday to themselves for a change."
Sports,"Unless you grew up in the 1960s and remember conflicted football-playing flower children like Steve Kiner and Dave Meggyesy, Ricky Williams is a mystery to you. But then, so is his present situation."
Sports,  Revolution coach Steve Nicol expressed frustration after a 1 0 loss to D.C. United last night.
Sports,"  The Seattle Storm are happy to get home, but coach Anne Donovan knows that goes only so far. The Storm need to crack Connecticut's tenacious defense and slow down guard Lindsay Whalen."
Sports,"  Georgia Tech ended No. 23 Maryland's 13 game home winning streak in stunning fashion, blanking the Terrapins through three quarters and forcing out ineffective quarterback Joel Statham in a 20 7 win yesterday."
Sports,"SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Leon Washington rushed for a career-high 164 yards and scored on runs of 21 and 45 yards in the second half, and No. 8 Florida State survived a major scare, rallying past Syracuse, 17-13, last night."
Sports,"Northeastern quarterback Shawn Brady engaged in an aerial duel with Villanova's Marvin Burroughs, but the Huskies held on to win, 34-30, at Parsons Field yesterday because their defense took advantage of the lone turnover in the game."
Sports,"A shutout victim in its meeting last year with Harvard, which put up 27 points, Cornell yesterday was determined to stop the Crimson's explosive tailback, sophomore Clifton Dawson, and his streak of nine games with 100 or more rushing yards."
Sports,"  Tyler Ecker caught a short pass from Chad Henne over the middle, eluded two tackles, and lumbered down the sideline for a 31 yard touchdown with 1:57 left to give 14th ranked Michigan a 27 24 victory over No. 13 Minnesota yesterday.Henne was 33 of 49 for 328 yards    all records for a true freshman at Michigan ..."
Sports,"Alvin Cowan threw two touchdown passes and Robert Carr scored a touchdown and rushed for 164 yards to lead Yale to a 24-14 victory over winless Dartmouth yesterday in Hanover, N.H."
Sports,"  Southern California seemed helpless as Aaron Rodgers picked away at its defense, hitting pass after pass."
Sports,"Army snapped the nation's longest losing streak at 19 games, with Tielor Robinson scoring five TDs and Carlton Jones running for 180 yards in the Black Knights' 48-29 home victory over Cincinnati. Robinson scored his fifth TD on a 93-yard pass from Zac Dahman with 11:32 left, securing the first win for Army (1-4, 1-2 C-USA) since Nov. 16, 2002, ..."
Sports,"BOULDER, Colo. -- Vernand Morency ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns and Donovan Woods threw for three more scores, lifting No. 22 Oklahoma State to a 42-14 victory over Colorado yesterday."
Sports,"  Jason Campbell passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns, including a school record 87 yarder to Silas Daniels, leading No. 6 Auburn past Louisiana Tech, 52 7, yesterday."
Sports,"STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Taylor Stubblefield caught a 40-yard touchdown pass and became the Big Ten's career receptions leader as No. 9 Purdue held on to beat Penn State, 20-13, yesterday."
Sports,"Matt Anderson scored three goals, including two in the third period to help overcome a 4-3 deficit, as the University of Massachusetts defeated Clarkson, 6-4, last night in its opener in Amherst."
Sports,Josh Radulski made a sliding touchdown catch with 5:56 remaining yesterday and Maine stopped a fourth-down play at its 20-yard line in the closing minutes as the Black Bears held on for a 29-25 Atlantic 10 victory at Richmond.
Sports,"Luke Donald shot a 4-under-par 68 yesterday for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, Scotland."
Sports,BILLERICA -- Perhaps the loudest statement to come out of Shawsheen's 48-0 drubbing of previously undefeated Minuteman came as Ram coach Al Costabile was addressing his squad following the game.
Sports,"  Ninety nine percent of the time, it would be good for the opposing team to keep Xaverian quarterback Zack Asack and the Hawks' potent offense (38.75 points per game) off the field."
Sports,"WALPOLE -- For Milton, the loss of star running back Dennis Lynch translated into negative yards yesterday as Walpole held the Wildcats running game to minus-20 yards on 10 plays in the first half en route to a 24-0 Bay State League victory. Walpole's three-pronged rushing attack of Mike Cuqua (96 yards, 1 touchdown), Andrew Denehy (8 rushes, 86 yards), ..."
Business,"It took three 1,000-pound satellites to launch Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. #39;s subscription radio service two years ago. Now the company is betting that one man - shock jock Howard Stern "
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO    Chuck Harris remembers when the Internet was fun and he'd spend hours reading his favorite news sites, checking the church calendar, browsing the shops. Then, a few weeks ago, he lost control of his computer. It turned into a giant electronic billboard."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft's MSN Music store shouldn't surprise anybody. The company with its own operating system, online service, digital music format and media software was always the likeliest suspect to launch an online music store."
Business," OPEC vowed Sunday to do what it can  to deflate record high oil prices that have soared above  $53 a  barrel, and top exporter Saudi Arabia promised to keep the  world supplied with as much oil as it needs."
World, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari  said Monday the interim government is not underestimating the  security threat to planned national elections on Jan. 30 and  believes the poll can take place.
Business,"Economists are growing concerned over Americans' willingness to cede regular chunks of their paychecks to new conveniences and services, saying it is taking a bite out of discretionary spending, a key driver of the nation's economy."
Business,Bill-paying is getting more and more convenient. But with that convenience comes the possibility of many complications and headaches.
Business,"  If you haven't remembered to buy your dog his costume yet, here's something else you may have overlooked:"
World," South Korea might put forward a candidate  to take over from U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan when his  term expires in 2006, a South Korean official said Sunday."
World,Michael Schumacher wins a record 13th race in a season at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Business,"Just like cars, home computers need tune-ups. Unfortunately, most of us have never gotten into the habit. Everybody knows to take their cars for routine service, but we often neglect to perform the common-sense maintenance that can keep our home PCs running well."
Business,"The Oreo, America's best-selling cookie, is getting an unusual makeover. Nabisco Corp. is trying to develop an Oreo that looks and tastes exactly like it does now, but without the artery-clogging trans fat that can significantly increase the risk of coronary heart disease."
Business,"HOPKINTON -- If there's one room in the house that's his, Ron Sargent says it's the home office."
Business,What's the proper use of a speaker phone? A colleague uses hers to listen to voicemail messages and to make all of her outgoing calls so that I can hear the dialing. It's very distracting and annoying.
Business,More Americans are quitting the workforce without retiring their mortgage. Big mistake? It could prove more taxing than they ever imagined.
World,"  Dozens of Bedouins have been detained on suspicion that they may have supplied explosives for car bomb attacks at two Egyptian resorts that killed at least 34 people, officials said yesterday."
World,"CHIRAN, Japan -- These are the dusky days of old age that kamikaze pilots like Shigeyoshi Hamazono were not supposed to see."
World,"  Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, a key US ally and supporter of the Iraq war, celebrated his election win over opposition Labor after voters enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term."
World,"QOM, Iran -- These are pilgrims of a different kind. Several times a week, Shi'ite Muslim clerics and community leaders from neighboring Iraq climb stairs to a little office in this Iranian city of shrines and Islamic seminaries. There, an aged and hunched figure sits on a swivel chair fitted with an electric blanket."
World,"NAIROBI -- Wangari Maathai made a typically combative start to her first full day as a Nobel laureate yesterday, defending a recent suggestion that the HIV virus might have been made in a laboratory as a plot against Africans."
World,"ABOARD THE USS JOHN F. KENNEDY -- In a cramped war room below deck, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld yesterday joined 18 of his counterparts in the terrorism fight in discussing the way ahead in Iraq and Afghanistan."
World," Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least eight Iraqis and wounding 16, police said. An American soldier was also hurt..."
Business,"Though it is only 38 pages, a federal indictment handed up last week offers a panoramic view of the corporate corruption that allegedly permeated San Diego #39;s Peregrine Systems."
Sports,"This is where the Florida Gators were supposed to prove that they #39;ve turned the corner and, for the first time in the post-Spurrier era, were ready to make their first real run at a Southeastern Conference title."
Sports,"The drive covered just over three minutes, but in that brief amount of time USC #39;s football team yesterday discovered the kind of resolve that often produces a champion."
World,"An Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a house in Gaza #39;s Jabalya refugee camp on Sunday, killing a Palestinian man and wounding three women, witnesses said."
World,"At least four people were killed in a rocket attack near the Iraqi Oil Ministry and two others were wounded in another suicide car bombing attack near the Iraqi Culture Ministry on Sunday, Iraqi police said."
Sci/Tech,"House and Senate conferees have agreed to let the Energy Department leave some radioactive waste in tanks in South Carolina and Idaho, instead of pumping it out for deep burial."
Sci/Tech,The Environmental Protection Agency has enjoyed unusual success in bringing down pollution levels from some of the nation's largest oil refining companies.
Sci/Tech,"Marketing is a big part of the private space race - and, its boosters say, an essential one."
Sci/Tech,"For an imaginary point in the midst of an ice-capped sea, the North Pole is a surprisingly hot piece of real estate."
World," Business opportunities in one of the world's fastest growing economies dominated the agenda as French President Jacques Chirac continued his visit to China, but sensitive political issues also edged their way onto the program."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 5 - Chad Pennington was back and the Jets ended their scoring slump with 29 points, their second-best output in 10 games, but Coach Herman Edwards still found a few things he did not like about his offense."
Business,"Martha Stewart took prison life in stride yesterday, taking a solo walk around the grounds of her new home and receiving two visitors."
Sports,The USA moved one step closer to the final round of World Cup 2006 qualifying in the CONCACAF zone with a rather easy 2-0 win over El Salvador Saturday night in San Salvador.
World,Taiwan #39;s leader used his National Day speech today to urge China to begin peace talks so the two rivals can avoid war. Chinese and Taiwanese leaders haven #39;t met since 
Business,"OPEC vowed Sunday to do what it can to deflate record high oil prices that have soared above \$53 a barrel, and top exporter Saudi Arabia promised to keep the world supplied with as much oil as it needs."
Business,"Top US economic forecasters are growing increasingly worried about the impact of surging oil prices on consumer and business spending in 2005, a survey released on Sunday showed."
Sports,World champion Michael Schumacher won the Japanese Grand Prix to give his Ferrari team a record-tying 15th victory in 17 Formula One races this year.
World," North Korea could return to six party  talks on its nuclear programs in late January after President  Bush forms his new cabinet, Russian ambassador to Japan  Alexander Losyukov said Monday."
Sports,"They show up at prom with the prettiest girl in school, then get your date #39;s phone number and wink at you on the way out the door."
Sports,In Short* Jose Lima pitched his first complete game since 2001 to keep the Dodgers alive. l Los Angeles had lost eight postseason games in a row since beating Oakland in the 1988 World Series.
Sports,Don Shula isn #39;t enamored with the possibility of another NFL team joining the 1972 Miami Dolphins in the annals of perfection.
World," He may have failed to unseat Prime Minister John Howard in Saturday #39;s election, but opposition leader Mark Latham looks set to remain head of the Labour Party, his colleagues said Sunday."
Business,"Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, which account for almost half of OPEC #39;s oil output, said they #39;re committed to boosting capacity to meet soaring demand that has driven prices to a record."
Sci/Tech,"  The historic suborbital flights of SpaceShipOne have ignited interest in space tourism, but the budding industry and federal regulators must still resolve questions ranging from ensuring the safety of people on the ground to informing "
Sports,David Beckham broke his rib moments after scoring England #39;s second goal in yesterday #39;s 2-0 win over Wales in a World Cup soccer qualifying match in Manchester.
Sports,"A magnificent display by an Irish team on foreign soil is probably the best way to describe Saturday evenings result, that saw Brian Kerrs Republic of Ireland side hold the French to a 0-0 draw at the Stade de France."
Sports,AMERICAN sports magnate Malcolm Glazer is poised to seize control of Manchester United with an audacious 790 million bid to buy the world #39;s richest football club.
Sports,National League Division Series Game 4 - Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros. From Minute Maid Park in Houston. 1 pm ESPN. American League Division Series Game 5 - Boston Red Sox at Anaheim Angels.
Sports,"By SANDEEP NAKAI Associated Press Writer BANGALORE, India (AP). Australia launched its test series campaign in India with a thumping 217-run victory in the opening match Sunday."
Sports,"For Texas coach Mack Brown, all the carnival rides at the annual Texas State Fair are a  quot;House of Horrors. quot;. Just when you thought there were no more painful ways for Brown to lose to Oklahoma, he found one."
Sports,"Taking control from the start, the 5-year-old daughter of Distant View turned on the power at the top of the stretch and stretched a one-length lead to six by midstretch, then cruised to a 23/4-length victory in the \$750,000, Grade I Beldame Stakes "
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Kan.  Tony Stewart, who knows a thing or two about being in trouble with NASCAR, blistered the organization Saturday in defense of fellow driver Dale Earnhardt Jr."
Sports,"Trojans hold off Golden Bears at goal line late in 4th quarter, extend winning streak to 14 by avenging their last loss vs. intrastate rivals."
World,The search continues for the body of a British man who was beheaded after an escape bid. BAGHDAD -- Shiite militia loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr agreed yesterday to begin handing in weapons 
World,"Militants in Pakistan who kidnapped two Chinese engineers have threatened to kill them unless Pakistan releases detained Al Qaeda suspects, a security official said."
Sports,"When does winning 18 consecutive games matter less than winning 17? When No. 17 is a Super Bowl triumph that caps the first undefeated season in NFL history -- a season in which the team leads the league in total offense, total defense, points scored, and points allowed. Members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins are quick to mention that their ..."
Sports,"  Thanks to Brian McBride and Eddie Johnson, the United States can advance to the final round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup with a victory over Panama Wednesday."
Sports,  The recruiting battle was as intense as everyone expected. Oklahoma against Texas    again.
Sports,"Jeff Cunningham scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew extended their MLS-record unbeaten streak to 17 games with a 1-1 tie against the MetroStars last night in East Rutherford, N.J."
Sports,"Cheri Kenah, the five-time runner-up at the US Indoor 3,000 meters who gave birth to twins less than a year ago, will be running. So will last year's BAA Half Marathon winner, Marie Davenport."
Sports,"  The Celtics rookies quickly learned the importance of early wake up calls. With ankles taped at the team hotel, Al Jefferson, Delonte West, Tony Allen, and Justin Reed needed to show up well before the veterans or risk being bumped to the back of the line. It could be a long wait for any rookie who overslept. Then ..."
Sports,"Jim Ryan , the executive cook at Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton, had the good fortune to attend the recently concluded Ryder Cup competition at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan."
World," A suicide car bomb killed 17 people  near Baghdad's Oil Ministry and a nearby police academy Sunday,  a ministry spokesman said."
Business,"If I say Vioxx, what #39;s the first name that pops into your head? Dorothy Hamill or Shelly South? Chances are, it #39;s Hamill. The erstwhile Olympic ice skating champion turned corporate shill appeared in TV ads hawking Vioxx until Merck  amp; Co."
Business,"Philadelphia -- A fast-moving arson fire killed six people in a rowhouse before dawn Saturday, four of them children, police said."
Sports,"Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic has won the Japan Open with a 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 victory over American Taylor Dent in Tokyo. The fifth-seeded Novak, who beat Lleyton Hewitt in the semi-finals, overcame the seventh "
World,"A 28-year-old Palestinian was killed and three were wounded Sunday morning in an new Israeli airstrike in the Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, the Ha #39;aretz daily reported on Sunday."
World,"Central Japan #39;s strongest typhoon in a decade left at least five people dead and five others missing as it swept through the region, halting air and rail operations before losing strength off the Pacific coast northeast of Tokyo."
Sports,  Anthony Davis slashed his way to 168 yards rushing and a touchdown and 15th ranked Wisconsin throttled No. 18 Ohio State #39;s offense in a 24 13 victory yesterday.
Sci/Tech,"Web sites promising to find the best travel deals have online travel agents wondering if they have a new friend or enemy. For consumers, however, choices are rising "
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home server system that makes a midget of TiVo. With 1,000 gigabytes of hard-drive storage, it can record six TV channels for nearly a week straight."
Sports,BAR Honda celebrated its 100th race with a podium today as Jenson Button crossed the line in third place in the team #39;s second home Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Sports,"Bangalore, India - Australia launched its test series campaign in India with a thumping 217-run victory in the opening match on Sunday."
Sports,"First, he won the 500-mile race at Talladega and grabbed the NASCAR Nextel Cup points lead. Two days later, he lost his points lead and \$10,000."
World,"A suicide car bomb has killed 17 people near Baghdad #39;s Oil Ministry and a nearby police academy, a ministry spokesman said.  quot;The bomb apparently exploded prematurely at an intersection in front of the academy, quot; spokesman Assem Jihad said."
World," Prince Harry, the third in line to the British throne, stands accused of cheated on a finishing exam at the prestigious Eton College."
World," Australia's conservative Prime Minister  John Howard celebrated a thumping election victory Sunday after  voters, enjoying the fruits of a strong economy, gave him what  looked certain to be an increased majority."
World,"Cambodia's King Sihanouk ignores appeals for him not to abdicate, as attention focuses on the succession."
World,"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld made a surprise visit to Iraq today, as two car bombs shook Baghdad, killing at least 10 people, U.S. and Iraqi officials said."
World,"More than changing the dynamic of a race that has tightened in the past 10 days, Friday's debate served to set up Wednesday's encounter as an opportunity to provide momentum to one of the candidates going into the final weeks of the election."
World,"  KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 9 -- Saudi Arabia's interior minister appealed to regional news media Saturday to help combat ""improper ideas"" that lead young people to support extremist movements."
World,"<p></p><p> By Alastair Himmer</p><p> SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Ferrari's Michael Schumacherpowered to an easy victory in the Japanese Grand Prix on Sundayfor his 13th win of the season.</p>"
Business,"Howard Stern shocked his 12 million listeners again, not with raunchy banter but with news that he #39;ll be moving to Sirius Satellite Radio, where federal indecency rules don #39;t apply."
Sci/Tech,"Marion C. Blakey, administrator of commercial space transportation for the Federal Aviation Administration, speaks with reporters following a briefing at the XCOR hangar at Mojave, Calif."
Sports,Valentino Rossi has won the Malaysian MotoGP to extend his overall lead in the world championship at the Sepang circuit. Italian countryman Max Biaggi finished second and Alex Barros of Brazil was third.
Sports,"No. 3 Bulldogs fall a week after rout of LSU; Volunteers bounce back from Auburn loss. By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press. ATHENS, Ga."
Sports,"DALE EARNHARDT JR. got it more right than he thought: His recent  quot;slip of the tongue, quot; as many have taken to calling it,  quot;don #39;t mean expletive deleted quot; in the grand scheme."
Business,"While at Miramax, he teamed with hard-nosed exec Harvey Weinstein to negotiate film and music contracts. During his USA Films tenure, Greenstein dealt with gritty filmmaker Steven Soderbergh "
Sci/Tech,"US cybersecurity chief #39;s sudden resignation comes as terrorists increasingly use the Internet as a tool. While Al Qaeda and its affiliates have always used e-mail and the Internet, these electronic tools have "
Sci/Tech,I could go on and on. This isn #39;t so much a patch or update as it is a completely new version. Rather than calling it Windows XP Service Pack 2 they could just drop the  quot;Service Pack quot; part and call it Windows 
Sports,"The Braves #39; Rafael Furcal hit the game-winning homer Thursday night during Game 2 of the National League division series. Really, he could have been watching the game from a jail cell enjoying three squares a day."
Sports,"David Beckham grabbed the spotlight from Wayne Rooney with a spectacular goal, a needless suspension and a trip to hospital with a broken rib as England downed Wales 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying game yesterday."
Sports,"Like so many Tennessee defenders, the questions kept coming and coming at Georgia quarterback David Greene after Saturdays 19-14 loss to the Volunteers."
Sports,It doesn #39;t take a football genius to know that the New England Patriots are an amazing team. The organization #39;s ability to plug in players and keep winning over the last three years is a model 
World," A large explosion hit outside a police academy in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, killing eight people, officials said."
World,SRINAGAR (India held-Kashmir): Five Indian army personnel including a Captain were killed and 45 others injured when a car packed with explosives rammed into an army convoy in Baramulla district Saturday.
Sports,"New Yorks Bernie Williams, left, and Derek Jeter welcome Alex Rodriguez, right, after he scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twins Kyle Lohse in the 11th inning of Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Saturday in "
Sports,"As the New England Patriots aim for their 19th straight win over two seasons today, the 1972 Miami Dolphins are starting to notice."
Business,"United Airlines, which is struggling to emerge from bankruptcy protection, said on Wednesday that it would cut 68 airplanes from its fleet, shift more responsibility "
Business,"The grim news coming out of the airline and steel industries about their pension plans and the government agency that insures them is giving Congress, along with older workers across the nation, a sudden case of the jitters."
World, Somali lawmakers began voting on Sunday for a president in the 14th attempt in a decade to return government to the lawless Horn of Africa state.
World, The U.N. war crimes tribunal took custody Sunday of a Bosnian Serb commander who is accused in the 1995 genocide of Muslims in the U.N. protected zone of Srebrenica and is one of the most senior army officers to fall into the court's hands in recent years.
World," Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 17, including an American soldier, U.S. and Iraqi officials said."
Sports,Minneapolis -- They were down by four runs. They were five outs from defeat. Hmmm. You think the Yankees were actually worried about losing?
Sports,"Atlanta Braves starting pitcher John Thomson, center, is pulled from the game against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series in Houston, on Saturday."
Sports,"Guard Ismail Simpson of Stanford was walking off the field at the end of the game, yelling and gesturing. An assistant coach had an arm around him, pushing him in the direction of the end zone tunnel that leads to the locker room."
World, Taiwan President Chen Shui bian called for wide ranging peace talks with China to defuse the dangerous military build up on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
World,bian called on Sunday for arms control talks with China to defuse the dangerous build up of military hardware on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
World, The House of Representatives on Saturday passed a  #36;32 billion bill funding homeland security programs this year after days of political fighting over the measure.
World," Afghanistan's historic presidential vote,  which was held with great enthusiasm but ended in turmoil after  most candidates announced a boycott, was mostly fair,  independent observers said Sunday."
World," Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen,  concerned for his country's political stability, said on Sunday  that a new monarch should be chosen next week if King Norodom  Sihanouk was determined to retire."
Business," OPEC vowed Sunday to do what it can to deflate record high oil prices that have soared above  #36;53 a barrel, and top exporter Saudi Arabia promised to keep the world supplied with as much oil as it needs."
World, A video tape posted on the Internet Sunday showed British hostage Kenneth Bigley making a final appeal to the British government to meet his captors' demands before he was beheaded by a militant Islamist group.
Business," Decorative lamps created to lessen eye  strain while watching the earliest TV sets are resurfacing in  homes as kitschy night lights and artifacts of mid 20th century  ""modern"" living."
World, Independent observers described  Afghanistan's historic presidential election as mostly fair on  Sunday despite turmoil over possible multiple voting that led  most of the candidates to call for a general boycott.
Sci/Tech,I #39;ve been running a new Windows XP computer from Microsoft all week. It boots up quickly and runs smoothly. I #39;m very impressed.
Sports,"Ceding control of the game after a handful of plays, the Giants went tamely to their fifth successive defeat."
Business,"You don #39;t have to be a computer geek to know who Craig Newmark is, though familiarity with the Internet helps. His is a household name in the virtual, if not the real, world because of the Web site he launched "
Sports,Brian McBride and debutant Eddie Johnson gave the United States a 2-0 victory over El Salvador in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
Sports,Australian fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz (left) celebrates after claiming the important wicket of Indian vice-captain Rahul Dravid.
Sports,"The game drew a crowd of 25,311 to give San Jose an average attendance of 13,001, its best Spartan Stadium attendance since 1999. In other games, Jovan Kirovski scored two goals to lead "
Business," Major Gulf oil producer Kuwait will  back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC's output  ceiling if crude prices remain at record levels, a move that  would bring the cartel's formal production limits in line with  actual supplies."
World," Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said  Sunday the United States and its allies were locked in a test  of wills with insurgents in Iraq and must overcome the ""pain  and ugliness"" of the conflict."
World," Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 17, including an American soldier, U.S. and Iraqi officials said..."
World," Taiwan's leader called for peace talks and other ""concrete actions"" to reduce tensions with rival China during a National Day speech on Sunday that was far more conciliatory than in years past.    President Chen Shui bian avoided language and issues that have raised tensions in the past during the speech, and even extended Taiwan's best wishes as China prepares for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing..."
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, their animosity stirred by a contentious second debate, lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance in critical battleground states..."
Business,"The growth of jobs has stalled in the US, and this has big implications for Australia. For interest rates, for our dollar, for jobs here, for our economy more generally, and for investments."
Business,"In casting about for a name for their new companies or products, entrepreneurs often decide to use their own. And it can work - look at the success of Ben  amp; Jerry #39;s and Dell."
World,"Australia #39;s conservative prime minister, John Howard, is celebrating a decisive victory over the Labor Party in general elections."
World,"Iraqi officials say at least 17 people were killed early Sunday in a car bomb attack near the Oil Ministry in northeast Baghdad. They say the attack, which was earlier believed to be a rocket attack, occurred as people were going to work."
World,Indian officials say at least 26 people have drowned in flooding in the northeastern state of Assam. The officials say the deaths occurred in the state #39;s western Goalpara district near the border with Bangladesh.
World," Beijing will install about 1,000 condom vending machines in hotels, bars, universities and on construction sites in the Chinese capital this month to fight the spread of AIDS, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday."
Business,"Major Gulf oil producer Kuwait will back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC #39;s output ceiling if crude prices remain at record levels, a move "
Sci/Tech,The lawyer who headed a lawsuit that ended Sanford Wallaces reign as the worlds  quot;Spam King quot; six years ago said he cannot believe Wallace now faces several spyware charges in US District Court.
Sports,Northern Ireland #39;s Jeremy McWilliams claimed 15th place in the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang on Sunday. The Glengormley-based rider is 19th in the world championship standings with 21 points.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Bangalore, Oct 10 : India #39;s tail-enders Sunday defied the Australian attack for a fairly prolonged period but could not prevent the visitors from winning the first Test by 217 runs on the fifth and final day at M. Chinnaswamy "
Sports," FILDERSTADT, Germany (Reuters) - American Lindsay Davenport  won the Filderstadt Grand Prix Sunday after world number one  Amelie Mauresmo retired injured after the first set."
Sports, Paulo Wanchope scored a  hat trick as Costa Rica brought Guatemala down to earth with a  5 0 victory in Saturday's World Cup qualifiers while the United  States picked up a rare win in Central America by beating El  Salvador 2 0.
Business,"Weak chain-store sales, stumbling job growth and more record oil prices were too much for Wall Street #39;s bulls to bear last week."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. is cutting 7,400 more jobs and slashing the book value of its assets by \$11.4 billion, drastic moves prompted by the company #39;s plan to retreat from the traditional consumer telephone business following a lost court battle."
Sports,England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was delighted with his side #39;s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Wales and happy with his new-look three-man strikeforce.
Sports,"Malcolm Glazer faces a last-minute challenge to his expected 800 million bid for Manchester United from Keith Harris, chairman of brokerage Seymour Pierce and a lifelong fan of the Old Trafford club."
Sports,"The US Mens National Team recorded a convincing 2-0 victory over El Salvador in Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador on Saturday evening, increasing their Group 1 lead in the semifinal round of qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup to three points."
World,"FASLANE, SCOTLAND -- The Canadian military will conduct one all-encompassing inquiry into the deadly fire aboard HMCS Chicoutimi, rejecting an initial suggestion to separately examine the blaze and the subsequent death of a navy submariner."
World, Somali officials began counting votes  cast by lawmakers Sunday in a presidential election aimed at  returning national government to the chaotic Horn of Africa  state for the first time in 13 years.
Business,"Airbus SAS, the world #39;s largest maker of airplanes, said it received firm orders from China Eastern Airlines and Air China, two of the country #39;s main carriers, to buy 26 planes."
Sci/Tech,"reporter #39;s notebook SAN FRANCISCO--Hope and cynicism sparred to a draw on Tuesday at the glitzy opening banquet of the Web 2.0 conference here, as serial entrepreneur and reality TV show host Mark Cuban took the stage to talk about what #39;s next for the 10 "
World,John Howard has secured a place in Australian political history after an unexpectedly comfortable win in the general election. The veteran conservative is now on course to become the country #39;s 
World,"At least 17 people died as a result of two suicide car bombs in Baghdad Sunday, CNN reported. One of the car bombs apparently exploded prematurely at a busy intersection near "
World,LONDON New information is surfacing about a purported escape attempt by doomed British hostage Kenneth Bigley. The Sunday Times says Bigley briefly fled his Iraqi kidnappers on Wednesday after British intelligence helped bribe two of his captors.
World,Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Sunday the United States and its allies were locked in a test of wills with insurgents in Iraq and must overcome the  quot;pain and ugliness quot; of the conflict.
World," Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, concerned for his country's political stability, said on Sunday that a new monarch should be chosen next week if King Norodom Sihanouk was determined to retire."
World," An Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a house in Gaza's Jabalya refugee camp Sunday, killing one Palestinian and wounding four others, witnesses said."
World," In this one town, in this swing state, in this entire country, three weeks before a deeply divided citizenry elects a president, the pernicious residue of Sept. 11, 2001, echoes in every corner of the national conversation."
World,"House-to-house raids south of Baghdad are turning up few men of fighting age, leading American commanders to believe that insurgents are melting away."
World," Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 17, including an American soldier, U.S. and Iraqi officials said, as Defense Secretary Donald H..."
World," A videotape of the beheading of British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared Sunday on an Islamist Web site, showing the civil engineer pleading that he wanted ""to live a simple life"" moments before he was decapitated.    The nearly five minute tape appeared two days after Bigley's family said it had proof that the 62 year old civil engineer from Liverpool was dead..."
Business,The outlook for the holiday shopping season grew more uncertain yesterday as the nation #39;s largest retailers reported that they had a fourth straight month of tepid sales in September.
Business,"General Electric Co.s third-quarter earnings rose 11 percent,and revenue jumped 15 percent as a rebounding economy and acquisitions drove a sharp increase in orders, the company said Friday."
Sports," A couple of new Killer Bs have the Houston Astros one win away from ending 43 seasons of playoff failure. Carlos Beltran hit a two run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his postseason debut to lead the Astros to their 19th straight home win, 8 5 over Atlanta on Saturday for a 2 1 lead in their NL series."
Sports,"The memory of that painful moment just after midnight on Oct. 17, 2003 in Yankee Stadium never went away for me - even after the New England Patriots captured a second Super Bowl title."
World,A video tape posted on the Internet shows British hostage Kenneth Bigley making a final appeal to the British Government to meet his captors #39; demands before he was beheaded by a militant group in Iraq.
World,"An Israeli aircraft has fired a missile at a house in a northern Gaza Strip refugee camp, killing at least one person and wounding three others."
World,The United States has said it may send more troops to Iraq to protect elections in January against violence if US commanders decide they are needed.
Business," Major Gulf oil producer Kuwait will back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC's output ceiling if crude prices remain at record levels, a move that would bring the cartel's formal production limits in line with actual supplies."
World, Welcoming Iraq's interim president to the White House offers President Bush a chance to persuade Iraqi minority groups to participate in next month's election  #151; a pivotal step toward a democracy still threatened by a violent insurgency.
Business," Three years after the attacks of Sept.  11, 2001, is today's business traveler safer?"
World," Several people were hurt in an  explosion in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday, the  private TV channel Geo reported."
World,Nigeria #39;s main umbrella union has said it will go ahead with a general strike in Africa #39;s top oil producer on Monday to protest against rising domestic fuel prices.
World,EU diplomats said Sunday that the transfer of a Bosnian Serb genocide suspect to the UN war crimes tribunal will lead to closer ties between the EU and Serbia and Montenegro.
Sports, Lindsay Davenport won the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday when top ranked Amelie Mauresmo quit after losing the first set because of an injured left thigh.
Business,"Three Gulf countries -- the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Saudi Arabia -- promised Sunday to increase their oil output capacity to help stabilize world prices, the official WAM news agency reported."
Sports,"  It was far from a masterpiece in any aspect of the game, but Notre Dame was able to get back in the win column Saturday with a 23 15 comeback victory over Stanford before a sellout crowd of 80,795 in Notre Dame Stadium."
World,Police fired tear gas and shots in the air to disperse angry Sunni Muslims today after thousands of mourners joined the funeral of a prominent pro-Taliban cleric gunned down on a busy Karachi street.
World," With more than 1,200 Muslims and Arab Americans taken into custody after the Sept. 11 attacks, and a U.S. led war raging in Iraq, many Muslims oppose George Bush in the November presidential election. But their voting for John Kerry is not a slam dunk, either."
World," At least three people were killed  when a suicide bomber shot his way into a minority Shi'ite  Muslim mosque in the Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday and  detonated his explosives, residents and emergency workers said."
Sports," Quentin Richardson poured in 37  points, including eight three pointers, and Shawn Marion added  16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121 99  thrashing of the host Portland Trail Blazers Sunday."
Business,Howard Stern says he #39;s taking his show to his fans -- and away from federal regulators. The shock jock says he #39;ll head to Sirius satellite radio when his contract with Infinity Broadcasting 
Sports,"Okay, England v Wales doesn #39;t have the sense of rivalry as playing against Scotland. Out of 97 matches against England, Wales have won only 14."
World,US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is in western Iraq to meet with American Marines fighting insurgents in the country #39;s restive Al Anbar province.
Business,"WASHINGTON, DC / BRUSSELS, Belgium - 10/09/04 - The bell has rung on Round Two in the fight between the US and the European Union on the issue of commercial aircraft production subsidies."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Oct. 10, 2004 - A bomb exploded Sunday at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore, injuring four people, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Veterans of Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia have teamed to launch a new travel search company, Kayak.com, a public beta of which launched this week."
Sci/Tech,"  Two companies supporting the Blu ray Disc optical disc format unveiled prototype players at the Ceatec 2004 exhibition, taking place here this week."
Sports,"Ottovegio picked the ball up and tried to get the punt off, but he was tackled by Jerome Collins just as he released the ball and fanned on the kick."
Sports,Swede Robin Soderling clinched the first ATP Tour title of his career when he tamed Belgium #39;s Xavier Malisse 6-2 3-6 6-4 in the final of the Lyon Grand Prix on Sunday.
Sports,Michael Schumacher dedicated Sunday #39;s Japanese Grand Prix victory to Ferrari #39;s tyre suppliers Bridgestone after they helped him to a new record and ended his run of three races without victory.
Sports,What seemed an ideal time to be playing France turned out to be exactly that. In fact with a shade more composure in front of goal the Republic of Ireland might even have 
Sports,I #39;ll give you the synopsis - (Seattle) got a whole bunch of offensive rebounds that I wasn #39;t really happy about. That gave them confidence to stay in the game.
World,"  A bomb exploded Sunday at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore, injuring several people, police said."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Two UN peacekeepers were wounded in shootouts with supporters of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide in Port au Prince and civilians believed to be Aristide opponents in flood ravaged Gonaives   the first casualties of the "
Sports,Suzuka - Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn said on Sunday the temporarily enforced format of qualifying and racing on the same day at the Japanese Grand Prix was not as difficult as had been expected.
Sports,Scotland defender Andy Webster insists there is no point dwelling on the defeat to Norway when their World Cup qualification campaign can still be salvaged.
World,"Jacques Derrida, the influential French thinker and writer who inspired admiration, vilification and utter bewilderment as the founder of the intellectual movement known as deconstruction, has died."
World,"Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen listens to a reporter #39;s questions at Phnom Penh airport Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. Hun Sen said Sunday that Cambodian lawmakers must work day and night to complete the process "
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Oct. 10, 2004 - A bomb exploded Sunday at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore, killing at least four people and injuring others, officials said."
Business,"  Bank of America said Thursday it will cut about 4,500 jobs, or about 2.5 percent of its work force, beginning this month as a result of its merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Sony, Matsushita and other firms are planning to launch camcorders using next-generation, smaller DVDs in the Blu-ray format as early as 2005 to win a lead over a rival offering, a report said Thursday."
Sports,Michael Schumacher blew away the rest of the Formula 1 field to win the Japanese Grand Prix for a sixth time on Sunday. Only brother Ralf Schumacher could match his pace to finish a distant second while BAR 
Sports,"  Picked apart all afternoon by uncannily accurate California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the USC defense chose the game #39;s biggest moment to make the game #39;s biggest stand."
World,"US President George W. Bush saidon Saturday that the kickoff of Afghan presidential elections was a remarkable achievement.  quot;A marvelous thing is happening in Afghanistan, quot; Bush "
World,"A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim cleric and an associate were shot dead in southern Pakistan on Saturday, the latest attack in religious violence that has already killed more than 70 people this month."
World, Nigeria's main umbrella union said Sunday  it would go ahead with a general strike in Africa's top oil  producer Monday to protest against rising domestic fuel prices.
World," A videotape of the beheading of British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared Sunday on an Islamist Web site, showing the civil engineer pleading that he wanted ""to live a simple life"" moments before he was decapitated.    The nearly five minute tape appeared two days after Bigley's family said it had proof that the 62 year old civil engineer from Liverpool was dead..."
Business,  A roaring jobs market in Canada and disappointing jobs data from the United States helped the Canadian dollar crack 80 cents US in trading yesterday for the first time in more than a decade.
Sports, Australia set a world record in winning the 400 meter medley relay at the Short Course World Championships on Saturday night.
World,"Prime Minister John Howard began planning the agenda for his new term on Sunday after his stunning fourth straight election victory, which delivered him a mandate to "
World,"PHNOM PENH: The former ballet dancer son of Cambodia #39;s king was named his likely successor yesterday, as hopes faded that his father would reverse his decision to abdicate."
World,"  A bomb has exploded at a Shiite mosque in downtown Lahore, killing three people and wounding several others, police sources told CNN."
Business,"WEAK job growth figures and record-high oil prices pulled the rug from under US equities on Friday, despite soothing words from General Electric about the state of the American economy."
Sci/Tech,"A new Web Services for Management (WS-Management) specification edited by Alan Geller (Microsoft) has been published. This initial joint publication of the specification names Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Dell "
Sports,ASIA has fallen in love with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova - and the feeling is mutual. The 17-year-old Russian left for Europe yesterday with two more WTA titles after a successful three-leg swing 
Sports,"CRICKET #39;S final frontier is a little closer for the all-conquering Australian cricket team after a convincing win in the first Test in India yesterday, but Shane Warne remains two frustrating wickets short of the world record."
Sports,LIBBY LENTON swam the fastest 100 metres freestyle relay split of all time to anchor a world-record effort by Australia #39;s women #39;s 4x100m medley relay at the world short-course championships in Indianapolis yesterday.
World,"JOHN Howard has full control of the Senate within his grasp after an emphatic election victory that will allow the Coalition to embark on an ambitious reform agenda, including the \$30 billion sale of Telstra and further industrial relations changes."
World,"BAGHDAD: As political divisions over the Iraq war grew, at least 10 people were killed and 16 injured when two car bombs and a missile attack shook the Iraqi capital in rapid succession last night."
World,TAIWANESE President Chen Shui-bian sought to defuse the Taiwan Strait time-bomb yesterday by calling China to wide-ranging peace talks to banish the  quot;shadows of terror quot; and  quot;forces of darkness quot; that have threatened war between the two rivals for more than 
World," Pointing to Lebanon as a stable exception in a troubled neighborhood, President Bashar Assad has suggested an end to Syrian intervention in Lebanon would lead to chaos there."
World," President Bush held on to a slim lead in an ABC News poll released on Sunday, getting 50 percent of the vote against 46 percent of likely voters who supported his opponent, Sen. John Kerry."
World," LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed four  people as he shot his way into a Shi'ite Muslim mosque and blew  himself up in the Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday, emergency  workers said."
World,"U.S. Marine killed in Iraq's Anbar province<br>BC-Iraq-Military Death,0115"
World,"<p></p><p> By Brian Homewood</p><p> RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Argentina and Brazil scoredcrushing victories in Saturday's World Cup qualifiers, theformer beating Uruguay 4-2 in Buenos Aires and the worldchampions romping home 5-2 in Venezuela.</p>"
World,"<p></p><p> By Fabian Andres Cambero</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - As the setting sun castslong shadows over a Caracas cemetery, crime-weary Venezuelanspray at the tomb of the notorious thief Ismael, believing heand other dead gangsters can protect them against violentattacks and robberies.</p>"
Business,Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed on Sunday to maintain a cushion of spare supplies of up to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) to meet future demand growth.
Sports," Adrian Peterson ran for 225 yards and made many big plays when No. 2 Oklahoma needed it most, helping the Sooners grind out a 12 0 victory over No. 5 Texas and stretch their winning streak in the storied rivalry to five straight."
Sports," Tony Stewart took a verbal swipe at NASCAR on Saturday, insisting friend and competitor Dale Earnhardt Jr. should not have lost points for cursing during a live TV interview last weekend."
Sports, Michael Schumacher won his 13th race of the season and first since August when he returned to his dominating form and captured the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday
Sports,ENGLAND took a huge step towards booking its ticket to Germany for the 2006 World Cup when it outclassed Wales with a controlled performance at Old Trafford yesterday.
Sports,"DIVIDED down the years by the rawest rivalry in English football, Manchester United and Liverpool found their histories converging at the weekend as both clubs braced themselves for imminent takeover."
Sports,ITALIAN superstar Valentino Rossi could wrap up his fourth consecutive championship in the premier motorcycle class at Phillip Island this weekend.
Sports,ACTING Australian captain Adam Gilchrist assured Shane Warne he had paid his way despite falling short in his exasperating tilt at world record glory yesterday.
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez doubled, stole third and scored on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 and advance to the American League Championship Series against Boston."
Sports,MATCH-winning midfielder Josip Skoko yesterday revealed the multi-millionaire Socceroos have made a pact to sacrifice all creature comforts in pursuit of a World Cup spot.
Sports," Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Justin Strzelczyk probably suffered a mental breakdown before he led New York state troopers on a highway chase that ended in the fiery head on crash that killed him, according to a newspaper."
Sports," Sweden's Robin Soderling won his first ATP singles title, using a strong serve to defeat Belgium's Xavier Malisse 6 2, 3 6, 6 4 Sunday in the Lyon Open final."
Sports," LYON (Reuters) - Swede Robin Soderling clinched the first  ATP Tour title of his career when he tamed Belgium's Xavier  Malisse 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the final of the Lyon Grand Prix  Sunday."
Business," Major Gulf producer Kuwait will back  a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC's output ceiling if  oil prices stay at record levels, a move that would bring  formal production limits in line with actual supplies."
World, Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Sunday disputed a White House assertion that it was right to topple Saddam Hussein even if he had no illegal weapons because he posed a future threat.
World, Senators rejected the Sept. 11 commission's recommendation for congressional oversight and adopted their own plan as they prepared for final negotiations with the House on reorganizing the spy agencies Congress supervises.
Business,"The news is often sobering these days. But they #39;re smiling at General Electric (nyse: GE - news - people ), where the company posted third-quarter earnings that are up 11, with revenue rising 15."
Sports,David Beckham #39;s cracked rib could sideline him for up to six weeks and the England skipper will be on his way to worried Real Madrid on Monday rather than to Wednesday #39;s World Cup game in Azerbaijan.
Sports,"Australian Casey Stoner turned his wretched luck around to win the Malaysian 125cc Motorcycle Grand Prix yesterday, just six days before his 19th birthday."
Sports,"An epidemic has erupted in the postseason. In the first seven division series games, managers used their closers for three innings three times."
Business,"IRVING, TEXAS: Top US executives are pessimistic about next years economy, citing high oil prices, geopolitical threats and stuttering consumer confidence, according to a survey released on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"A sickening video of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley being beheaded by his captors was circulating on the internet tonight. In his last desperate moments, Mr "
Sci/Tech," Buoyed by brisk sales of its mainframe computers in recent quarters, IBM is aiming to broaden the use of the powerful machines, particularly in China, the world #39;s fastest growing large economy."
Sports,"MONTEVIDEO, Oct 10 (SW) - There were no real surprises in the South American qualifiers for World Cup 2006 on Saturday as both Argentina and title holders Brazil easily won their matches."
World,"ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - A suicide attacker detonated a bomb at a Shia mosque in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday, killing at least four people."
World,A video tape posted on the Internet on Sunday shows British hostage Kenneth Bigley making a last appeal to Prime Minister Tony Blair to meet the demands of the militants holding him in Iraq before being beheaded.
World, quot;They know they cannot defeat us militarily. But they are hoping they can win the test of wills. It #39;s a battle of morale.
World," Wayne Rooney believes the three pronged attack of himself, Michael Owen and Jermain Defoe can put England on the fast track to the World Cup finals."
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on  Sunday that some of the candidates who had called for a boycott  of a historic presidential election had changed their mind and  were willing to accept its legitimacy.
World, Relatives of more than a dozen travelers who were hurt when their tour bus drifted off a highway kept vigil Sunday at hospitals while investigators sought a cause for the crash that killed 15 people...
World," Three times a week, The Associated Press picks an issue and asks President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry a question about it. Today's question and their responses:"
World,More than 100 people die in flash floods in India's north-eastern state of Assam in recent days.
Sci/Tech," After nearly 50,000 Michigan Democrats cast ballots over the Internet in February, academics eagerly sought election data that would help them determine what types of people voted online. But scholars around the country complain that they haven't been able to get statistics from the Feb. 7 caucus."
Business,The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a final US\$422 billion (\$631.64 billion) bill for defence programmes that backs next year #39;s round of military base closings and kills a proposed US\$23.
Sports,time Formula One auto racing world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany led from start to finish behind the wheel of his Ferrari to easily win the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sports,"SEPANG, Malaysia (AFP) - Valentino Rossi of Italy won the Malaysian motorcycling Grand Prix to extend his overall lead in the world championship here."
Sports,"Tokyo, Japan (Sports Network) - Fifth-seeded Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic sent seventh-seeded American Taylor Dent packing with a tough victory in Sunday #39;s final at the \$775,000 Japan Open."
Sports,"_ Portuguese media heaped criticism Sunday on the country #39;s national soccer team, which was held to an embarrassing 2-2 draw by minnow Liechtenstein in World Cup qualifying."
Sports,BANGALORE - Australia comprehensively beat India on day five of the first cricket test yesterday but Shane Warne remained agonisingly short of Muttiah Muralitharan #39;s world record for the most career wickets.
Sports,"Italy was upset, although not altogether distraught, after its first loss in World Cup qualifying. Slovenia beat the Azzurri 1-0 in Celje on substitute Bostjan Cesar #39;s 82nd-minute header."
World,Cambodia #39;s King Norodom Sihanouk #39;s abdication statement last week stunned the nation and left politicians scrambling to figure out how to choose a new king.
World,Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian was accused Sunday of playing word games in his  quot;national day quot; speech. Mainland researchers described his call for cross-Straits peace talks as  quot;more symbolic than substantial.
Sci/Tech," Emory University Hospital has confirmed that a brain surgery patient does not have the human version of mad cow disease, but does have a rare, fatal disorder that resembles it."
Sports, Peyton Manning threw three touchdown  passes to move closer to the all time season record as the  Indianapolis Colts routed the visiting Tennessee Titans 51 24  Sunday.
Sci/Tech,  'Consensus on conditions in the cloud of interstellar gas surrounding the Sun from several in situ observation methods'     Through coordinated observations with instruments on several ESA and NASA spacecraft and a collaborative analysis effort hosted by the International Space Science Institute (ISSI) an international team of scientists has compiled for the first time a consistent set of the physical parameters of helium in the very local interstellar gas cloud the surrounds the solar system.     Careful analysis of data from three complementary observation methods produced a reliable set of physical parameters for the local cloud which can be used to model the interaction between the Sun and the surrounding interstellar gas and establish dimensions of the solar system...
Sci/Tech,"To see a hurricane grow on Earth, one's best view is from orbit. But on the windiest planet in the solar system, Saturnian clouds can gather to sizes greater than our tiny blue planet..."
Sci/Tech,The Mars Opportunity site continues to intrigue scientists as they decipher the chemistry deeper in Endurance crater. The rise in chlorine and fall in sulfur may suggest alterations by evaporating water in the crater's past.
Sci/Tech,A small group of thinking men and women convened at Rutgers University last month to consider how order theory - a branch of abstract mathematics that deals with hierarchical relationships - could be applied to the war on terror.
Business,Two of the region #39;s best-known retail brands -- Costco Wholesale Corp. and Nordstrom Inc. -- bucked a national trend of lukewarm sales in September and posted significant gains over the same period last year.
Sci/Tech,"Buoyed by surging sales of its mainframe computers in recent quarters, IBM is aiming to broaden the use of the powerful machines, particularly in China, the world #39;s fastest-growing large economy."
Sports,"Relaxing for the announcement last night were the Boston Red Sox. And in this corner ... the New York Yankees. Thanks to bouncing back from a 5-1 deficit against the Minnesota Twins last night, the stars are aligned."
World,"There likely won #39;t be a reduction in US troop strength in Iraq until after the country #39;s national elections in January, Defense Secretary Donald "
World,"A crippled Canadian submarine was late Thursday being towed toward Scotland after two days spent adrift near Ireland without power following a fatal fire, an Irish captain participating in the rescue said."
Sci/Tech,"A videotape of the beheading of British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared Sunday on an Islamist website, showing the civil engineer pleading that he wanted  quot;to live a simple life quot; moments before he was decapitated."
World,News agencies quoted unnamed Egyptian security sources as saying more than a dozen Sinai Desert Bedouin were being questioned about smuggling explosives into the resort areas.
World, Nigeria braced for a nationwide strike as the country #39;s top union leader emerged from secret police custody determined to pursue labour #39;s opposition to President Olusegun Obasanjo #39;s economic reforms.
Sci/Tech,"A sickening video of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley being beheaded by his captors is circulating on the internet. In his last desperate moments, Mr Bigley is seen pleading  quot;to live a simple life quot; before being executed."
Sci/Tech,"The AT amp;T Corporation, the nation #39;s largest long-distance provider, said yesterday that it would eliminate more than 20 percent of its work force this year and write off \$11."
Sports,"SUZUKA, Japan Michael Schumacher returned to the Formula One winner #39;s circle today. The seven-time world champion took the checkered flag at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating his brother Ralf to the finish line by 14 seconds."
Sci/Tech,"While President Bush and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) square off in their second debate tonight in St. Louis, more than two dozen federal, state and local law enforcement "
World, Scotland's Stephen Gallacher stunned a host of favourites to win the Dunhill Links Championship after winning an extra playoff hole against Graeme McDowell.
World," Call it the law of unintended consequences. A new national backup system meant to ensure that millions of eligible voters are not mistakenly turned away from the polls this year, as happened in 2000, could wind up causing Election Day problems as infamous as Florida's hanging chads."
World, A presidential election aimed at  restoring national government to lawless Somalia for the first  time in 13 years went into a third round on Sunday after no  outright winner emerged.
World,"Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession, killing at least 11 people, including a U.S. soldier, and wounding 16."
World," Evans Rutto of Kenya won his second straight Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 16 seconds, and making him 3 for 3 at the 26.2 mile distance.    Daniel Njenga of Kenya was second in 2:07:44 and Toshinari Takaoka of Japan was third in 2:07:50..."
Business,"Now that the second quarter #39;s soft patch in the US economy has been revised up to show growth of 3.3 percent, economists are turning their attention to the post-soft patch, or regaining traction, period."
Business,Oil prices above \$50 a barrel - and rising - are now starting to adversely affect the economy and consumers in ways that had not been happening only a few months ago.
Sci/Tech,"The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw  quot;spyware, quot; irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users."
Sports,"England captain David Beckham is expected back in Madrid on Wednesday and will be able to resume light training despite cracking a rib, the Real Madrid website said on Sunday."
Sports," The Yankees, pretty much to a man, agreed on one thing: Meeting the Red Sox stats, schedule was inevitable. It was written in stone long before the Yanks #39; 6 5, ALDS clinching win yesterday against the Twins."
Sports,"one-and-a-half games better than the defending NFC West champ Rams. St. Louis. home-and-homes in each of the last two seasons. In 2003, Seattle won the home."
World,At least two Palestinian children have been reportedly shot and wounded by the Israeli occupation troops in the southern Gaza Strip City of Khan Younis.
World,"By Chris Nwachukwu and Francis Onwudo in Lagos, Chuks Okocha, Andy Ekugo, Juliana Taiwo in Abuja and Tunde Sanni in Ilorin. Organised Labour and civil society organisation were jolted early hours of yesterday "
World,Guwahati: The toll in the current wave of flash floods and landslides in Assam has increased to 111. The toll might go up as the rescue operation was continuing in the area.
Sports,"  The Seattle Seahawks finished two games behind the St. Louis Rams in the NFC West last season. But with a victory over the Rams on Sunday at Qwest Field, the Seahawks will take complete control of the division."
World," Last week, Tanik Kuizev buried a niece who was among hundreds who died after a North Ossetian school was seized by raiders that included members of the rival Ingush ethnic group. After Wednesday, he vows, he will bury an Ingush to be killed in retribution."
Sports," Evans Rutto of Kenya won his second straight Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 16 seconds, and making him 3 for 3 at the 26.2 mile distance."
Sci/Tech,"Chuck Harris remembers when the Internet was fun and he #39;d spend hours reading his favorite news sites, checking the church calendar, browsing the shops."
Sports,  The Houston Astros can end their postseason struggles vs. the Atlanta Braves and reach the National League Championship Series for the first time since 1980 with a win at home Sunday.
Sports,"Australia set a world record in winning the 400-meter medley relay at the Short Course World Championships on Saturday night. Sophie Edington, Brooke Hanson, Jessica Schipper and Lisbeth Lenton won in 3 minutes "
World,"Prime Minister John Howard, fresh from winning an election mandate to keep Australian troops in Iraq as long as needed, accepted congratulations from President Bush and began planning his fourth term Sunday."
World,"Philosopher Jacques Derrida, founder of deconstructionism, has died aged 74 of pancreatic cancer. Deconstructionism is a kind of critical thinking or mode of analysis."
World,"Islamabad, Oct. 10 (NNN): Two engineers have been abducted by armed persons in troubled South Waziristan Agency area of Pakistan. The Chinese engineers were going to the site of Gomal Zam Dam from their homes at Hathala."
Business," Shares of Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A>, the  largest U.S. home improvement retailer, may extend gains amid  solid expected growth in sales of homes and home improvement  products, according to the latest edition of Barron's, the  weekly financial newspaper."
Sci/Tech,"VANCOUVER, Wash. Oct. 7, 2004 - Geologist David Johnston wouldn #39;t have died on Mount St. Helens today. New equipment developed since the 1980 eruption of the volcano has made it possible for volcanologists "
World,"Car bombers struck twice in rapid succession in the Iraqi capital today, killing at least 11 people including an American soldier and wounding at least 16."
Sports, Pro Bowl kicker Mike Vanderjagt and starting tight end Marcus Pollard were inactive for the Colts' game Sunday against Oakland.
Business,Hollinger International #39;s \$US1.25billion (\$1.7 billion) legal action alleging racketeering against former chief executive Conrad Black and businesses he controlled was dismissed by a US federal judge last Friday.
Sci/Tech,"While entrepreneurs explore how to put ordinary folks into space, federal officials are pondering how to regulate the emerging commercial space industry."
Sports,Scotland #39;s Stephen Gallacher holds the trophy in front of the clubhouse whilst sitting on the Swilcan burn bridge after winning the Dunhill Links golf championship at St.
Sports,Venezuela #39;s 5-2 home defeat by Brazil in their World Cup qualifier has sent a clear message to any other teams who might be tempted to attack the world champions and play them as equals - don #39;t even think about it.
Sports,Lindsay Davenport won the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday when top-ranked Amelie Mauresmo quit after losing the first set because of an injured left thigh.
World,Human rights and environmental activists have hailed the award of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize to Wangari Maathai of Kenya as fitting recognition of the growing role of civil society 
World,"The American defence minister has thanked Bulgaria for the work of its contingent in Iraq, and expressed appreciation of Bulgarian troops #39; professionalism."
World," An explosion killed a Palestinian in Gaza Sunday, the 11th day of an Israeli offensive against militants Prime Minister Ariel Sharon hopes will defuse internal resistance to his plan for withdrawing from some occupied land."
Business," Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  look pricey despite the company's new five year,  #36;500 million pact with shock jock Howard Stern to air his program starting in 2006, according to the latest edition of Barron's, the weekly financial newspaper."
World," Detroit has a Greektown section that tempts visitors with moussaka and baklava, and a Mexicantown neighborhood with Latin American groceries and restaurants. Now, politicians are pushing for a business district identified with the city's biggest minority group  #151; blacks."
Business," Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SIRI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SIRI.O</A> look pricey despite the company's new five year,  $500  million pact with shock jock Howard Stern to air his program  starting in 2006, according to the latest edition of Barron's,  the weekly financial newspaper."
World," To assure his reelection on November 2, President George W. Bush appears unhesitant about playing the isolationist card, belittling Democratic challenger John Kerry's commitment to greater cooperation with US allies."
Business,Oil ministers of Opec countries say they have the capacity to pump more oil after crude prices hit fresh highs last week. 
Business,"Britons are saving 57bn too little for their retirement, according to figures leaked to a Sunday paper."
World,International observers say calls to annul  the Afghan presidential  poll on grounds of fraud are unjustified.
World," The Senate on Sunday removed the last major hurdle stalling passage of the most sweeping overhaul of corporate taxes in nearly two decades.    By a 66 14 vote, lawmakers agreed to end the delaying tactics used by opponents of the tax bill..."
Business,The oil ministers of Opec heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have pledged to maintain output after prices hit new peaks at the end of last week.
Business,"Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (SIRI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) look pricey despite the company #39;s new five-year, \$500 million pact with shock jock Howard Stern to air his program "
Business,"Oil costing roughly \$53 a barrel is a major drag on the US economy, and Arab finance ministers have told the Bush administration they are committed to bringing the price down, Treasury Secretary John Snow said Sunday."
Sports,France striker Thierry Henry believes the Republic of Ireland pose a real threat to his nations hopes of reaching the World Cup finals.
Sports,Pro Bowl kicker Mike Vanderjagt and starting tight end Marcus Pollard were inactive for the Colts #39; game Sunday against Oakland.
Sci/Tech," Getting rights OK'd can be frustrating for artists, be they authors seeking to quote an essay or documentary filmmakers who've got snippets of pop songs playing in the background of key scenes. Artists and scholars who believe the current copyright system unduly stifles creativity are pushing a less restrictive alternative that they call the Creative Commons."
World,"LAHORE: A bombing at a Shiite mosque here on Sunday killed at least four people and injured others, officials said. A witness said a man carrying a briefcase tried to enter the Husainia Hall mosque in the "
World,"Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, left, listens to a question during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, Kamal Kharrazi, right, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004."
World,"bian of Taiwan, in a conciliatory gesture aimed at China's newly consolidated leadership, proposed a fresh start Sunday on long suspended talks to improve relations and lower tension across the Taiwan Strait."
World,"The production capacity of Alcoa Inc.'s proposed aluminum plant in Trinidad is being expanded by 29 percent, the prime minister said."
Business,"THE UAE and Kuwait plan to increase oil production capacity by nearly 3,00,000 bpd and 2,00,000 bpd respectively in the short term in a bid to stabilise the market, which has been rocked by high oil prices touching \$53 per barrel prior to the week end."
Sci/Tech,"The US has a new head of cyber security, amid concerns about the Bush administration #39;s commitment to protecting computer networks from attack."
Sci/Tech,"The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw  quot;spyware, quot; irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher asserted his authority in Formula One again Sunday with his 13th victory of the season but first since August. The seven-time world champion captured the Japanese Grand Prix, which was run "
Sports,"The struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be trying to avoid an 0-5 start in the Superdome this Sunday, when Jon Gruden #39;s team visits the New Orleans Saints in an NFC South duel."
Sports," quot;It looked like (Makonnen) was held or bumped or something, quot; Rodgers said.  quot;I #39;m pretty frustrated. We dominated the game."
World,"Rescuers in northeastern India have recovered at least 23 more bodies after flash floods, bringing the death toll from new rains in the state of Assam to at least 88."
World,"In Pakistan, some 10,000 mourners have gathered in Karachi for the funeral services of one of two prominent Sunni Muslim clerics killed Saturday."
Sci/Tech," Jeffrey Saut doesn't need a minutely detailed analysis to get a read on the technology sector  #151; the chief investment strategist at Raymond James Financial Services can get an idea from just looking around his office. Raymond James isn't buying new technology, and neither are thousands of other companies  #151; because there's nothing that they're really motivated to buy."
Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow predicted on Sunday skyrocketing oil prices were set to  go down and said Middle Eastern finance ministers had responded positively to his request to boost output quotas.
World," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow was opposed to seeing Iran referred to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program, warning such a step could be  quot;counter productive quot;."
Business," With a weak back to school season behind them, the nation's retailers are focused on the holidays and what steps they need to take to get consumers excited about shopping again. That could mean some quick merchandise changes and more aggressive discounting than they originally planned."
World," Two U.N. peacekeepers were wounded in shootouts with supporters of Haiti's ousted president in the capital and storm survivors in flood ravaged Gonaives, the first casualties of the 4 month old U.N. mission, officials said Sunday."
World," The chief of Nigeria's main labor organization vowed that a four day nationwide strike to protest fuel price hikes will go ahead Monday as planned, and accused President Olusegun Obasanjo of shunning dialogue to resolve union grievances."
World," The Israeli air force struck Palestinian  militants as they planted a bomb intended for use against  Israeli troops in a Gaza Strip refugee camp Sunday, wounding  three of them, witnesses and military sources said."
World," Ethiopian backed warlord Abdullahi  Yusuf was elected Somali president by lawmakers on Sunday,  officials said, in the 14th attempt in a decade to restore  government to the lawless African country."
World,"Some candidates moderated their stance in light of a consensus proclaiming the election, while not problem-free, a success."
World, Relatives of more than a dozen travelers who were hurt when their tour bus drifted off a highway kept vigil Sunday at hospitals while investigators sought a cause for the crash that killed 15 people...
World,"Tiger Woods always said he had to win a major for it to be considered a great year, but he might have found an exception last week when he got married in Barbados.   ""Offseason ....."
Business,  The House last night passed a massive business tax bill aimed at settling a trade dispute with the European Union and propping up domestic manufacturers.
Sci/Tech,"October 07, 2004 - Nintendo began its NDS press conference in Japan yesterday with a lengthy statement from company head Satoru Iwata."
Sci/Tech,Both bills will likely need to be combined into one and then reconciled with similar bills that have originated in the Senate before they can start to make their way through both houses again.
Sports,"Although quarterback Kyle Orton was less than perfect Saturday, he did enough to help Purdue defeat Penn State and climb five more spots to No."
World,"Prime Minister Helen Clark has congratulated Australian Prime Minister John Howard on his fourth straight election victory, and in the process has drawn some not-so-subtle parallels with her own prospects heading into next year #39;s election."
World,"GUWAHATI: Nine bodies were recovered in Assam #39;s Goalpara district on Sunday morning taking the death toll in the current flash floods in the state to 70, official sources said."
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms left in the first quarter of Sunday #39;s game against New Orleans with a left shoulder injury."
World,"Iraqi kidnappers have released 10 Turkish hostages they had held for over a month after their Turkish employer said it would leave Iraq, Al Jazeera television said on Sunday."
World, Ethiopian backed warlord Abdullahi  Yusuf was elected Somali president by lawmakers on Sunday in  the 14th attempt in a decade to restore government to the  lawless African country.
Business,"The Natural Resources Ministry on Friday gave Yukos a three-month stay of execution. The company has three months to rectify tax payments at its core production unit, Yuganskneftegaz, or face losing key production licenses."
Sports," Tiger Woods always said he had to win a major for it to be considered a great year, but he might have found an exception last week when he got married in Barbados."
Sports," Kyle Orton passed for 275 yards, and Taylor Stubblefield set a Big Ten record for receptions. But this time, it was the defense that kept Purdue undefeated."
Sports, Bills strong safety Coy Wire and Jets reserve cornerback Derrick Strait were inactive for their game Sunday because of injury.
Sports,Slovenia coach Brane Oblak said he was delighted with the sensational victory of his team against Italy in Saturday #39;s World Cup Group Five qualifier in Celje.
World,"  Staff and directors of the Green Belt Movement founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai danced Saturday to traditional songs to celebrate her win, as Maathai struggled to come to terms with the award."
World,"In a careful and conciliatory move, Taiwan #39;s President Chen Shui-bian called for wide-ranging peace talks with China in a bid to adopt a system to prevent an outbreak of war in the Taiwan Strait."
Sports," ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Stephen Gallacher beat  fellow-Briton Graeme McDowell in a sudden-death playoff for the  Dunhill Links Championship title Sunday, his maiden European  Tour victory."
Business," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela on Sunday ordered  foreign oil firms operating in its huge Orinoco heavy crude  belt to pay much higher taxes in what President Hugo Chavez  called a drive to tighten sovereign control over petroleum  resources."
Business," Theodore Forstmann, a pioneer in the  leveraged buyout frenzy of the 1980s and 1990s, plans to leave  the business in 2006, the New York Times said on Sunday."
World,"Two U.N. peacekeepers were wounded in shootouts with supporters of Haiti's ousted president in the capital and storm survivors in flood-ravaged Gonaives, the first casualties of the 4-month-old U.N. mission, officials said Sunday."
Sports,"BANGALORE: Australia have crushed India by 217 runs in the first cricket test to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. Australia dismissed India for 239 in their second innings 40 minutes after lunch, having "
World,"Somali presidential candidate Abdulahi Yusuf Ahmed, left, stands next to an unidentified election official, just after he had taken an oath on the Quran to abide by the election results, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004 "
World,"FASLANE, Scotland (CP) - The stricken Canadian submarine HMCS Chicoutimi finally arrived safely to port Sunday, its weary crew heralded as heroes by a British commander five days after a devastating fire killed one of their crewmates and left their vessel "
World,"A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque Sunday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who lost their lives confronting the attacker and preventing a far greater number of deaths."
Sports," The Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans insist Monday night's matchup between desperate, disappointing 1 3 teams has lost none of its luster."
Sports," The Michigan Wolverines knew they would have to replace quarterback John Navarre and running back Chris Perry this season. They had no idea two freshmen, Chad Henne and Michael Hart, would be doing it."
Sports,David Beckham could be sidelined up to six weeks after cracking a rib during England's 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Wales in which he scored a goal and drew a suspension for the next game.
Business,"With a weak back-to-school season behind them, the nation #39;s retailers are focused on the holidays and what steps they need to take to get consumers excited about shopping again."
Sports,Australia #39;s caretaker captain Adam Gilchrist sprang to Shane Warne #39;s defence on Sunday after the leg-spinner fell agonisingly short of becoming #39;s Test cricket #39;s leading bowler.
Sports,"A sea of runners race through Millenium Park in downtown during Chicago the annual Chicago Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)."
World,"LAHORE, Oct. 10 - A bombing at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday killed at least four people and injured four, officials said."
World,10 October 2004 -- (NCA) -- The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said today that Afghan candidates #39; demands to nullify yesterday #39;s presidential election and hold a re-vote are not justified.
Sports,"Despite some defiant batting by tail-enders Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan, the Aussies proved too good for the Indians and bundled them for 239."
World," French companies and farmers have reeled in deals reportedly worth up to five billion euros (dollars) in China during a state visit to the country by President Jacques Chirac, but executives were said to be disappointed that bigger business was not won."
Business, U.S. retailers are spicing up their fashion lines with a bit of Latin flavor to attract a long neglected but increasingly important group of consumers    Hispanics.
World, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said he believed Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was alive but that he was unsure where he was hiding.
Business, U.S. retailers are spicing up their  fashion lines with a bit of Latin flavor to attract a  long neglected but increasingly important group of consumers     Hispanics.
World,"One Palestinian is killed and three were injured in Israeli strikes on the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza, witnesses say."
World,"Both sides hardened their rhetoric today on a central issue, Iraq, and exchanged sharp attacks on the domestic questions."
World,"<p></p><p> By Pascal Fletcher</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela on Sunday orderedforeign oil firms operating in its huge Orinoco heavy crudebelt to pay much higher taxes in what President Hugo Chavezcalled a drive to tighten sovereign control over petroleumresources.</p>"
Business,": Kuwait, the major Gulf oil producer, will back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in Opecs output ceiling if crude prices remain at record levels, a move that would bring "
Business,"NEW YORK, Oct 10 (AFP) - US style guru Martha Stewart was friendly with inmates on her first night in jail and appeared in  quot;good spirits quot; as she began serving a five-month prison sentence in West Virginia, US media reported Sunday."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (AFP) - Record-high oil prices are a drag on the US economy, Treasury Secretary John Snow said Sunday, but predicted that prices would ease because current levels were out of line with market fundamentals."
Business,"A few days ago I made a 24-hour visit to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, as part of a group of Russian journalists at the invitation of the Georgian government and President Mikheil Saakashvili."
Business,Venezuela on Sunday ordered foreign oil firms operating in its huge Orinoco heavy crude belt to pay much higher taxes in what President Hugo Chavez called 
Sci/Tech,"I have tested Google search on WAP and it works fine. But considering Google has around 4.2 Billion pages (as per their homepage), finding information on a mobile phone is not fun."
World,"The most severe attack happened near the Oil Ministry building and a nearby police academy, killing 17 people. Oil Ministry spokesman Asim Jihad said most of the casualties were passersby, including seven women."
Sports,"The New England Patriots set an NFL record for consecutive wins, with plenty of help from the winless Miami Dolphins, in a 24-10 victory."
Sci/Tech," Only 4 percent of Americans have ever used the Internet to buy prescription drugs  #151; and even fewer do so through foreign pharmacies  #151; despite Web sites maintained by a handful of states to help citizens import medicines more cheaply from Canada, a new study finds."
Sci/Tech," Few American adults have bought prescription drugs via the Internet, despite rising drug costs and increased pressure to import cheaper drugs from abroad, according to a new study released on Sunday."
Sports,"You have to hand it to the Houston Astros -- the starting rotation they #39;ve used in the first round of the playoffs has been not only effective, but interesting, too."
World,"A video showing British hostage in Iraq, Kenneth Bigley, being beheaded has appeared on the Internet. The news comes amid reports that the engineer made a brief escape, possibly with the help of British intelligence services."
Sci/Tech," Australian and British scientists have achieved a technical breakthrough to help control insects that have developed resistance to common agricultural pesticides, the New South Wales state government said on Thursday."
Business,Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Sunday that taxes on foreign companies extracting heavy crudes from Venezuelan soil would be raised to 16.
Business,Scores of Michigan residents are clamoring to file lawsuits against drug giant Merck  amp; Co. since its arthritis drug Vioxx was found to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Business," The Canadian dollar on Friday eclipsed the 80 cent US mark for the first time in more than a decade, as a jump in job creation last month pushed unemployment down to the lowest rate in three years and built the case for the Bank of Canada to "
Business,"A Merrill Lynch report out Friday is optimistic about stronger retail sales in October compared to a weak September. The report also singles out as a strong performer Kohl #39;s Department Stores, which entered "
Sports," JD Drew singled home Rafael Furcal with the go ahead run in the top of the ninth and John Smoltz pitched out of a jam in the bottom of the inning, as the Atlanta Braves forced a decisive fifth game of the National League "
Sports,Australia #39;s caretaker captain Adam Gilchrist has sprung to the defence of Shane Warne after the leg-spinner fell agonisingly short of becoming Test cricket #39;s leading bowler.
Sports,"WABC, October 10, 2004)   The euphoria of Saturday night #39;s win was quickly overshadowed Sunday, when two relatives of Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera died in a swimming pool accident Saturday night at his home in Panama."
Sports,Stephen Gallacher clinched his first win on the European Tour after eding out Graeme McDowell on the first play-off hole in the dunhill links Championship.
Sports,"Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Tiki Barber ran for 122 yards and a touchdown and the New York Giants scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to post a 26-10 victory over Dallas in a showdown between NFC East rivals at Texas Stadium."
Sports,"The combination of Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James was too powerful for the Oakland Raiders. Manning completed 16 of 26 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns, while James ran for 136 yards and a score "
World,"More than 100 people have died in flash floods in the north-east Indian state of Assan. Officials say the worst affected area is the western district of Goalpara, where more than 80 villagers are still missing."
Business," U.S. average retail gasoline prices are again approaching  #36;2 a gallon, reaching a four month high amid record high crude oil prices and the effects of Hurricane Ivan, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday."
World," Mexican migrants launched a two month relay Sunday from Mexico's capital to New York, calling on lawmakers to grant them the right to cast absentee ballots in 2006 presidential elections and organizing undocumented workers along the way."
Business," U.S. average retail gasoline prices  are again approaching  $2 a gallon, reaching a four month high  amid record high crude oil prices and the effects of Hurricane  Ivan, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday."
World," Call it the law of unintended consequences. A new national backup system meant to ensure that millions of eligible voters are not mistakenly turned away from the polls this year, as happened in 2000, could wind up causing Election Day problems as infamous as Florida's hanging chads..."
Sports, Stephen Gallacher has beaten Graeme McDowell with a birdie on the first play off hole at the Dunhill Links Championship to score his first European Tour victory.
Sports,"Mariano Rivera #39;s celebration of the Yankees #39; Division Series win was muted on Saturday night, as the closer learned after the game of an accident at his home in Panama."
Sports,"  It was supposed to be Chris Simms   not Brian Griese   to stop the bleeding in Tampa Bay. In relief duty of Simms, who was injured in the first quarter of his first NFL start, Griese "
World,"A Palestinian man has been killed and six others have been injured in the latest violence in the Gaza Strip. The man - a schoolteacher - died on his way to work after an Israeli missile blew apart a home in the Jabaliya camp, Palestinian witnesses said."
World,"PARIS : French companies and farmers have reeled in deals reportedly worth up to five billion euros (dollars) in China during a state visit to the country by President Jacques Chirac, but executives were said to be disappointed that bigger business was "
World,"An Arab TV station said Sunday it received a statement from Iraqi militants saying they had freed 10 Turkish hostages. An anchor on Qatar-based Al-Jazeera TV, citing  #39; #39;special sources, #39; #39; said "
Business,"Major Gulf producer Kuwait will back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC #39;s output ceiling if oil prices stay at record levels, a move that "
Business,US Treasury Secretary John Snow predicted on Sunday skyrocketing oil prices were set to go down and said Middle Eastern finance ministers had responded positively to his request to boost output quotas.
Sci/Tech," The US West, already suffering from a long drought, could be in for worse if past patterns hold up, experts said in the latest issue of the journal Science."
Sports,KAKA and Ronaldo hit two goals each as Brazil held their lead in the South America World Cup qualifiers after a comfortable win at Venezuela during a match twice interrupted by fans running onto the pitch.
World,"An Arab TV station said Sunday it received a statement from Iraqi militants saying they had freed 10 Turkish hostages. An anchor on Qatar-based Al-Jazeera TV, citing  quot;special sources, quot; said "
World," Police have arrested 17 non Libyans suspected of being al Qaida members who entered this North African country illegally, the interior minister said Sunday."
World," President Bush and Democrat John Kerry battled over who can best make the United States safer on Sunday, the Bush camp accusing Kerry of wanting to treat terrorists like gamblers and the Kerry side saying his Republican opponent was soft on homeland security."
World,"Tiki Barber ran for 122 yards and a touchdown and Steve Christie kicked four field goals, leading the Giants past the Dallas Cowboys for their fourth victory."
Business,"Poles signed waiting lists Sunday for a chance to buy shares in their largest bank, using a signup system from communist times to impose order on the crush of interested investors."
Sports," The New York Giants sure are going to enjoy their bye week. After all, five games into the season they've already matched last year's win total."
Sports," The Houston Astros blew a 5 2 lead to lose for the first time at home in 20 games, a crucial defeat that forced a fifth game finale in Atlanta on Monday."
Sports,"American Lindsay Davenport is another step closer to taking the world number one ranking from France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo, after Mauresmo retired hurt in their final at the Filderstadt Grand Prix in Germany."
Sports,Lara Carroll has qualified fastest for the final of the women #39;s 200m individual medley at the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis.
Sports,"Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to help the New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 24-10 for their 19th consecutive victory, a National Football League record."
Sports, Adam LaRoche crushed a game tying  three run homer and J.D. Drew slapped a ninth inning RBI single  to give the Braves a 6 5 comeback victory over the Houston  Astros on Sunday.
Sports,"The Braves prevailed, 6-5, after coming back from a three-run deficit against the Houston Astros after Roger Clemens came out of the game."
World, The Sudanese government declared its support for proposed reforms to the UN Security Council but said an expanded body should include nations from Africa and Latin America rather than more Western states.
World," Rescuers searching through knee deep water found 33 more bodies in India's remote northeastern state of Assam on Sunday, bringing the death toll from unseasonably heavy rains in South Asia to 177."
Sports,"Brian Griese replaced injured rookie Chris Simms Sunday and threw for 194 yards and a touchdown as Tampa Bay fought off New Orleans, 20-17."
Sports, The upstart Houston Texans proved they're never out of any game. The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Daunte Culpepper showed them what it takes to close one out.
Business,"ABU DHABI Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates vowed Sunday to go on expanding their production capacity to deflate record oil prices of above \$53 a barrel, and Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter, said it could bring on 1.5 million barrels a "
Business,"Deutsche Telekom, the largest European phone company, has offered to buy out investors in T-Online International, its Internet division, for about E3 billion, aiming to revive growth at its fixed-line business."
World," The captain of the crippled Canadian submarine Chicoutimi, back in a Scottish port after a fatal onboard fire, said the boat was ready to go to sea when it left harbour eight days ago."
World," TRIPOLI, Libya (AP)   Police have arrested 17 non Libyans suspected of being al Qaida members who entered this North African country illegally, the interior minister said Sunday."
Sports,A famous name once more adorns a European Tour trophy after Stephen Gallacher won the Dunhill Links Championship yesterday at St Andrews.
Sports,"Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic rallied to beat the American Taylor Dent, 5-7, 6-1, 6-3, on Sunday to win the Japan Open men #39;s final in Tokyo."
Sports,Victories in India are precious and to win so emphatically in the opening match of a series of such importance will further buoy an already buoyant Australian team.
Sports,"After the dust finally settled on Showdown Saturday, the guys flashing the badges were still riding high in their saddles. Worthy contenders took aim at the authority of USC and Oklahoma, but "
Sports," Tom Brady threw for a pair of scores and Corey Dillon ran for 94 yards, as the New England Patriots set an NFL record with their 19th consecutive victory in a 24 10 triumph over the winless Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium "
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms left in the first quarter of Sunday #39;s win against New Orleans with a left shoulder injury."
World," China's police ministry on Sunday handed out rewards of up to  #36;240 to people who reported pornographic Web sites in a campaign to stamp out online smut, the government said."
World," HALIFAX (CP)   It takes grace, empathy and tact to stand as a country's symbolic pall bearer. National leaders must walk a fine line in times of tragedy, a balance that was especially delicate for Paul Martin here Sunday."
Sci/Tech, A new space race has begun and this time it has nothing to do with planting flags on the moon   it is all about money. The announcement last month by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson that he was investing 
Sci/Tech,although they wouldn #39;t know it from watching the company #39;s commercials or shopping in its stores. The cell phone provider is expected 
Business,"Services firms are worried that they are vulnerable to a weakening economy, a CBI report warns."
Sports,"JD Drew extended Atlanta #39;s season Sunday by driving in the go-ahead run in the ninth as the Braves rallied to down Houston, 6-5."
Sports,"After three races without a win, the world champion cruised to his 13th victory of the season and a record of 146 championship points for the season yesterday."
Sports,Real Madrid believe David Beckham will be able to take part in a gym session on Wednesday despite the England captain suffering a hairline rib fracture in Saturdays 2-0 defeat of Wales.
Sports, Daunte Culpepper #39;s fifth touchdown pass of the game    a 50 yard strike to Marcus Robinson in overtime    lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 34 28 win over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.
Sports,Texas coach Mack Brown thinks this Oklahoma squad might just be better than the one that dominated his team a year ago. The reason wasn #39;t the score -- the second-ranked Sooners beat the Longhorns 12-0 on Saturday 
World, Two suicide car bombings killed at least 17 people in Baghdad yesterday as US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld began an unannounced visit to Iraq.
World,"PARIS President Jacques Chirac of France will return from a lavish five-day state visit to China on Tuesday with industrial orders worth more than \$4 billion, a success that is not going unnoticed in neighboring European countries and may intensify "
World," Cambodia #39;s retired king yesterday for the first time publicly backed his 51 year old son, Prince Norodom Sihamoni, to take over the throne he relinquished last week."
Sports, Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown  passes as the New England Patriots set a National Football  League record for consecutive wins by downing the winless Miami  Dolphins 24 10 in Foxboro on Sunday.
World," When jewellery designer Cynthia Dillon offered to help galvanize Republican support among Europe based US voters, she didn't have to wait long to realize her key weapon on the stump in Spain was a skin as thick as her party's elephant symbol."
World, Canada's government offered its congratulations to Afghanistan following landmark presidential elections there this weekend.
World," Democratic hopeful John Kerry joined singing worshippers at a largely black Baptist church here seeking their support, while his rival, President George W. Bush, prepared at his Texas ranch for their upcoming debate on domestic issues."
Business," U.S. machine tool demand in August  rose sharply from a year earlier as manufacturers ratcheted up  purchases amid signs the economy is improving, two industry  trade groups said in a report released on Sunday."
Business,"FOR FOUR years, researchers have been pointing to disturbing signs that the popular painkilling drug Vioxx causes heart attacks and strokes with long-term use."
Sports,"Like the death of Mark Twain, the demise of the Japanese Grand Prix proved greatly exaggerated. Typhoon Ma-On, due to lay waste to Suzuka mid-afternoon on Saturday, re-routed east to Tokyo, leaving the circuit untouched."
World,"On a surprise visit to Iraq US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, has predicted violence will increase ahead of January #39;s elections as rebel attacks killed 11 people including a US soldier."
World,ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf said on Sunday that Pakistan would not contribute to expanding the UN Security Council. We feel that increasing the number of permanent members of the UN Security Council 
Sports,Adam LaRoche crushed a game-tying three-run homer and JD Drew slapped a ninth-inning RBI single to give the Braves a 6-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Sports,Australia took the spoils but India took the credit on the last day of the Bangalore Test. Adam Gilchrist #39;s side took a step back in the final hour of play on the fourth evening and thereafter played poor cricket.
Sports,"The New York Giants aren #39;t just winning. They #39;re doing the kind of things winning teams do. Like making a stand on fourth-and-1 deep in their own territory, then again at midfield in the fourth quarter."
World," ARBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld,  calling the Iraq war a test of wills with insurgents, told  Iraqi security forces on Sunday protecting their nation's  sovereignty was their duty."
Business,"Late in August, Boeing #39;s top sales execs flew to Singapore for a crucial sales pitch. They were close to persuading Singapore Airlines, one of the world #39;s leading airlines, to buy the American company #39;s new jet, the mid-sized 7E7."
Sci/Tech,"year drought parching much of the western United States could continue for years and may be just the beginning of a long era of drier times due to global warming, a new study suggests."
Sci/Tech,"IBM will soon begin shipping upgraded models of its HS20 and JS20 blade servers, including a new SCSI (small computer system interface) option for the HS20 that will double the number of SCSI blades that users can fit into a single chassis, the company "
Sports, Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler suffered a rib injury during the closing moments of Sunday #39;s 24 10 loss to the New England Patriots.
World," The apparent front runner was out of action for weeks with a mysterious illness. His close rival was hospitalized after an attack and was then warned he could be assassinated. With Ukraine's presidential election three weeks away, democracy seems to have gone badly awry as chaos and suspicion overshadow campaign issues in this strategically important country that sways between the West and Russia."
World, The candidates for Colorado's tightly contested open Senate seat  #151; beer heir Peter Coors and state Attorney General Ken Salazar  #151; clashed Sunday over whether Osama bin Laden deserves the death penalty and the legal age for drinking.
World,Nigeria's union boss vows to go ahead with a four-day strike from Monday against fuel prices rises.
World,Doug Brien kicked a 38-yard field goal with 58 seconds remaining to lift the Jets to a victory and move them to 4-0 for the second time in franchise history.
Sports," Doug Brien kept the New York Jets perfect. Brien kicked a 38 yard field goal with 58 seconds remaining to lift the Jets to a 16 14 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, moving the Jets to 4 0 for the second time in franchise history."
Sci/Tech,"Siebel unveiled  quot;Chapter 2 quot; of its CRM strategy this week in an effort to revitalise its sagging fortunes. Siebel has seen declining revenue and fierce competition from high-end rivals such as SAP, as well as from smaller companies such as Salesforce."
Sports," The San Diego Chargers looked sharp  #151; and played the same way. Wearing their powder blue throwback jerseys and white helmets from the 1960s, the Chargers did almost everything right in beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 34 21 on Sunday."
Sports,Stephen Gallacher clinched his first win on the European Tour after edging out Graeme McDowell on the first play-off hole in the dunhill links Championship.
Sports," From the instant Aaron Boone's home run cleared the left field wall last October, the Yankees and Red Sox have been building to this."
World,"AS Coalition strategists enjoyed a cold beer and the warm glow of a fourth term on Saturday night, the  quot;spin quot; over the election result had already begun -- it was about more than just interest rates."
World,"One of the most feared members of the Bosnian-Serb army, who was accused of decapitating between 80 and 100 Muslims in 1995 and of carrying out the "
World,"Iraqi militants have freed 10 employees of a Turkish construction company taken captive in Iraq in last month, the company #39;s general manager says."
World,Eton College and Clarence House joined forces yesterday to deny allegations due to be made at an employment tribunal today by a former art teacher that she improperly helped Prince Harry secure an A-level pass in art two years ago.
Sports," LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Reuters) - Australian Andre Stolz, way  down in 217th place on the PGA Tour money list at the start of  the tournament, scored a surprise victory at the \$4 million Las  Vegas Invitational on Sunday."
Business," U.S. television viewers have begun to prize the on demand services that let them choose the programs they want, when they want them, but will they do the same for advertising?"
Business," U.S. television viewers have begun to  prize the on demand services that let them choose the programs  they want, when they want them, but will they do the same for  advertising?"
Business,"The production capacity of Alcoa Inc. #39;s proposed aluminum plant in Trinidad is being expanded by 29 percent, the prime minister said."
Business,"Deutsche Telekom AG, Europe #39;s largest phone company, plans to buy out investors in its T-Online Internet division in a transaction worth about 2.9 billion euros (\$3."
Sci/Tech, Nintendo says it will make available 12 software titles for its new  quot;DS quot; handheld game console when the dual screen machine debuts in Japan on Dec. 2. Nintendo is gearing up to defend its market share 
Sports,"From the instant Aaron Boone #39;s home run cleared the left-field wall last October, the Yankees and Red Sox have been building to this."
Sports,"Republic of Ireland reaction:  #39;good defending, good organisation and good understanding #39;- in fact a pretty good day, all round!"
Sports,Stephen Gallacher beat Graeme McDowell with a birdie on the first playoff hole at the Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday to score his first European Tour victory.
World,"New Delhi, Oct. 10. - Her association with India is nearly two decades old. She is someone who had inspired environmentalists here to think big."
World, Business opportunities in one of the world #39;s fastest growing economies dominated the agenda yesterday as French President Jacques Chirac met Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and top legislator Wu Bangguo   the No.
Sports," One day after the most lopsided loss in the 115 years of Nebraska football, the coaching staff told the Cornhuskers to forget about it."
World, BISSAU (Reuters) - Soldiers who staged a mutiny last week  in Guinea-Bissau agreed on Sunday to return to their barracks  after striking a deal with the government to end a five-day  standoff in the West African country.
Business,"Currently, the UAE is  quot;producing almost our full capacity quot; of 2.5 million bpd, Oil Minister Obeid bin Saif al-Nassiri said, commenting on measures to ease the surge in world oil prices."
Business,Fisher  amp; Paykel Appliance Holdings Ltd announced the acquisition of US manufacturer Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc (DCS) for a total of \$NZ83.
Business,"Vector Ltd., New Zealand #39;s largest electricity distributor, agreed to pay NZ\$877 million (\$601 million) for Australian Gas Light Co."
Business,"BONN: Deutsche Telekom is bidding 2.9 bn for the 26 it does not own in T-Online International, pulling the internet service back into the fold four years after selling stock to the public."
Business," quot;Our system is based on freedom of speech, quot; said Nathan Melton of Spanish Fork. Whether people agree with someone #39;s opinions or not, each person has the right to be heard."
Business,"Posco, South Korea #39;s biggest steelmaker, is likely to report its ninth consecutive quarter of profit growth, helping fund expansion in China, India and Brazil as the company tries to diversify sales and secure raw materials."
Business,Q: I need some advice on paying off debt. I am a 52-year-old engineer who was laid off last fall. I have been unable to find another engineering position.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Friday published a specification to leverage Web services for managing a broad range of IT systems including PCs and devices on a network.
Sports,"  For more than a year #39;s worth of NFL Sundays, they #39;ve won games as ugly as a bloody nose or as pretty as Tom Brady #39;s cover boy looks."
Sports,"DENVER Denver #39;s long line of stellar running backs continues. Backup Reuben Droughns (drohns), filling in for injured Quentin Griffin, ran for 193 yards on 30 carries as the Broncos held off Carolina 20-to-17."
Sports,"One day after the most lopsided loss in the 115 years of Nebraska football, the coaching staff told the Cornhuskers to forget about it."
World,"PARIS, Oct 10 (AFP) - President Jacques Chirac said Sunday that a state visit he was currently making to China was yielding good opportunities for French companies and rejected fears that outsourcing or technology transfers might pose long-term "
Sports,  Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme only remembers one thing about the 1997 draft    that he wasn #39;t going to be in it.
Sports,"Stephen Gallacher, at the age of 29 an unconsidered and probably under-rated Scot, leaped from relative obscurity to overnight fame yesterday when he won the Dunhill Links Championship, not just in his native Scotland but here at the home of golf."
World," John Smoltz, Adam LaRoche and J.D. Drew saved the Atlanta Braves from another quick playoff exit..."
Business,Amicus Britain #39;s largest private sector union is urging the Government #39;s Pensions Commission headed by Adair Turner to recommend compulsory contributions from employers into staff pension funds.
Business,The Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) today announced its was ending its 12 year long involvement in the New Zealand energy sector with the \$750 miillion sale of its 66.
Business,"TBILISI, October 8 (Itar-Tass) -- The Georgian government will announce a tax amnesty. The bill drafted by several ministries and departments bans audit of businessmens tax debts amassed before January "
Sci/Tech," Two of slain British hostage Kenneth Bigley #39;s captors accepted a large sum of money to help him escape, The Sunday Times reported yesterday."
Sci/Tech," quot;Our jails are overcrowded, the police are overworked, and we #39;re going to have to make room in the prisons for teenage file-sharers?"
Sports,"com. Win Monday, and the team advances to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Lose, and players will suffer through more of those annoying questions about playoff futility."
Sports,"  They choked on their eggs. Got heartburn from the orange juice. And don #39;t even ask about the sausage. Breakfast was a tough go Sunday for the Detroit Lions defensive players, but it had nothing to do with the food."
World,ISLAMABAD : Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said he believed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was alive but that he was unsure where he was hiding.
World,King Norodom Sihanouk has urged Cambodians to choose a new king and avoid  quot;any chaos quot; in the impoverished country still struggling to recover from its Khmer Rouge past.
Sci/Tech,"A bill that would make it easier to sue online file-trading networks like Kazaa appeared on Friday to have died a quiet death, but other copyright bills sought by the entertainment industry continued to advance."
Sci/Tech," People in England and Wales can now discover at the click of a mouse whether they are living in areas liable to flooding, the Environment Agency says."
Sports,Andre Stolz wondered what his caddie was doing when he took the flag out of the 18th hole and began carrying it off the green. Turns out his caddie was better with numbers than he was.
Sports,"Rumblin #39;, bumblin #39;, stumblin #39;, Julius Peppers looked up and saw nothing but 104 yards of Mile High air between himself and the end zone."
Sports, Tim Rattay might be a worthy successor to the 49ers' great quarterbacks after all. He just needed the proper motivation  #151; and the right opponent.
Sports,Engineering director Pat Symonds was philosophical after a disappointing result at Suzuka  and is looking forward to Brazil with renewed determination.
Sports,Two relatives of Mariano Rivera's wife were electrocuted while cleaning the pool at the Panama home of the New York Yankees closer.
World," The United States may be able to reduce its troop levels in Iraq after the January elections if security improves and Iraqi government forces continue to expand and improve, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Sunday. Meanwhile, car bombers struck twice in rapid succession in the capital Sunday, killing at least 11 people including an American soldier."
Business,"OREM - For someone who lit a firecracker of controversy that has sparked across Utah Valley and Utah at large, Joe Vogel is surprisingly demure."
Sci/Tech,"com. Almost by accident, NASA #39;s Mars rover Opportunity has found a rock that may point to a second water event in the red planet #39;s past."
Sci/Tech,The X Prize Foundation and the World Technology Network announced today the formation of a joint venture to launch a series of technology incentive prizes to help spur innovation and breakthroughs in a range of scientific arenas.
Sports,"LAS VEGAS (Ticker) -- In Sin City, 21 was a lucky number for Andre Stolz, who notched his first PGA Tour victory. Stolz fired a bogey-free 5-under-par 67 that including a 10-foot birdie on the 16th hole that "
Sports,"As the Red Sox embark on the American League Championship Series rematch that somehow always seemed fated to happen, they understand that their reward could go even beyond a trip to the World Series."
Sports,"    Byron Leftwich, welcome to the Left Coast. The quarterback who leads the Jacksonville Jaguars into Sunday #39;s game at Qualcomm Stadium is no stranger to the Chargers, however."
Sports,"Stephen Gallacher won for the first time on the European tour, beating Northern Ireland #39;s Graeme McDowell on the first playoff hole Sunday at the Dunhill Links Championship."
Sports," Joey Harrington threw for a touchdown and Artose Pinner ran for another score, as the Detroit Lions handed Atlanta its first loss of the season with a 17 10 victory over the Falcons at the Georgia Dome."
Sports,"Wearing their powder-blue throwback jerseys and white helmets from the 1960s, the Chargers did almost everything right in beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-21 on Sunday."
Sports,"The Indianapolis Colts will be in search of their fourth consecutive win on Sunday, when Tony Dungy #39;s crew welcomes the Oakland Raiders to the RCA Dome."
World,"Lithuanians casting ballots in parliamentary elections Sunday rejected the current ruling coalition for the opposition Labor Party, a sign that many voters liked its promises of lower taxes and higher pay."
Business,"Wealthy countries need to do much more to fight global poverty, the international aid agency Oxfam says."
Sports,"The rebirth of Brian Griese couldnt have come at a better time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Griese, the second-string quarterback on game-day was called in to relieve an injured Chris Simms in the first-quarter."
Business, The U.S. dollar steadied against the yen and euro on Monday after suffering sharp losses on weaker than expected job growth figures that raised questions about the need for further U.S. rate rises this year.
World," Canadian Defense Minister Bill Graham will be in Britain Monday, one day after the British built Canadian submarine HMCS Chicoutimi was towed to port in Scotland after it was crippled five days earlier by an electrical fire off the coast of Ireland."
Sports,FILDERSTADT (Germany): American Lindsay Davenport won the Filderstadt Grand Prix yesterday after world number one Amelie Mauresmo retired injured after the first set.
Sports,"  Tim Rattay authored a much needed fourth quarter comeback for the San Francisco 49ers. Rattay accounted for 16 points in the last 4:36 of regulation, and directed a drive that led "
Sports,"Los Angeles Dodgers #39; Shawn Green watches his home run in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, in Los Angeles."
World,US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld didn #39;t bring much good news to a group of Marines in Iraq. He warned Sunday during a town-hall meeting in at an airbase in the country #39;s west that violence may well 
World,"French President Jacques Chirac, on a state visit to China, launch the  quot;Year of France in China quot; yesterday in Beijing. He arrived in China from Singapore where he stopped over on his trip, dubbed his continuing  quot;30-year liaison with Asia."
Sci/Tech," Amid fanfare fit for actual world class athletes, five Americans with really quick fingers took home the gold medal Sunday in the popular ""Counter Strike"" competition of the World Cyber Games championships, capping five days of intense gaming by the world's elite."
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens vented a new column of steam Sunday, a lazy plume that rose out of the crater of the snow dusted volcano."
Sci/Tech, Scientists who synthesized two genes from the virus that caused the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic said Thursday they have a found new clues about what made it so deadly.
World, Australia's re elected Prime Minister John Howard has hinted he might step aside during his fourth term in office following his latest election win.
World," Australia's conservative Prime Minister John Howard, handed the most powerful mandate in a generation, got down to work on Monday with reform of telecommunications, labor and media laws high on his agenda."
World," Local officials agree that hurricane damage to Miami Dade County this year was light, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than  $20 million in residents' requests for aid.    Four hurricanes hit Florida in the summer, with Frances and Jeanne toppling some trees and causing some isolated power outages..."
World,"AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq - The United States may be able to reduce its troop levels in Iraq after the January elections if security is strengthened and Iraqi government forces continue to expand and improve, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Sunday..."
Business,"Increased life expectancy, higher taxes, falling investment returns and Government tinkering have all contributed to the mess our pensions system is in today."
Sports, San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson left Sunday's game against Arizona late in the first quarter with a torn left Achilles' tendon.
Sports,"HOUSTON, United States : JD Drew singled to drive in a run in the top of the ninth inning and lift the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over Houston and force the Astros into a fifth and deciding game."
Sports,Andre Stolz of Australia celebrates after winning the Michelin Championship in Las Vegas. Photo: AP. Struggling Australian rookie Andre Stolz secured his future on the US PGA Tour with a surprise victory in 
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is reportedly dealing with a personal issue that could affect his availability early in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Tuesday in the "
Sports,Motorsport.com. Valentino Rossi took his seventh victory of the season by masterfully winning today #39;s Malaysian GP at the Sepang circuit.
Sports,"Andre Stolz played like a veteran instead of a struggling rookie when it counted most Sunday, shooting a 5-under 67 to win the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas by a shot over Tom Lehman and two others."
Sports," New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is reportedly dealing with a personal issue that could affect his availability early in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Tuesday in the Bronx."
Sports, SAN FRANCISCO (Sports Network) - San Francisco linebacker  Julian Peterson left Sunday's game against Arizona late in the  first quarter with a torn left Achilles' tendon.
Sports,The Patriots set the N.F.L.'s unofficial record for consecutive victories at 19 (counting playoff games) with another grind-it-out performance.
Business," New Zealand #39;s biggest electricity lines network company, Vector Ltd., will launch a NZ $1.33 billion takeover bid for NGC Holdings Ltd."
Business,"US Treasury Secretary John W. Snow yesterday said record-high oil prices baffle the development of US economy.  quot;It #39;s creating headwinds for the otherwise very strong economy, quot; Snow told CNN #39;s  quot;Late Edition "
Business,"The economy is a political Rorschach test, and Richard McHugh and Claude Carpenter present two of its competing interpretations. McHugh #39;s company in this western Wisconsin city shows an economy on the rebound."
Sci/Tech,"The designer of the Mercury space capsules that took the first Americans into orbit has died at age 83, NASA announced Sunday. Maxime Faget led the space agency #39;s engineering and development branch "
Sports,"Adam LaRoche hit a tying, three-run homer in the sixth inning and JD Drew singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory Sunday that tied their best-of-five NL series against the Houston Astros at two games apiece."
World,"The president of Taiwan, Chen Shui-bian, attempted to restart peace talks with Beijing yesterday, calling for an arms control agreement and a new code of conduct to dispel the  quot;dark forces quot; threatening cross-strait relations."
World," With just three Sundays left before Election Day, Sen. John Kerry is asking for all the help he can get from black voters and the Almighty."
Sports,By the AAP. Olympic finalist Lara Carroll is the fastest qualifier for the 200 metres individual medley final on day four of the world short course swimming championships at Indianapolis.
Sports,MANCHESTER: A stunning goal by captain David Beckham guided England to a convincing 2-0 victory over Wales in their World Cup qualifier at his former Old Trafford home yesterday.
Sports," The New England Patriots became the first team in NFL history to win 19 straight regular and postseason games, defeating the beleaguered Miami Dolphins 24 10 on Sunday."
Sports,"New York, NY -- New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is reportedly dealing with a personal issue that could affect his availability early in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Tuesday in the Bronx."
Sports,"After going three years without a road victory, the Lions made it two in a row Sunday with a 17-10 victory over Vick and the previously unbeaten Atlanta Falcons."
Sports,"The Cardinals, however, were driving as the quarter ended with a first down at the 49ers 16. On the last play of the quarter, tookie Larry Fitzgerald made a great leaping catch for a 24-yard gain."
World,Egyptian security forces investigating the resort bombings that killed at least 33 people were concentrating their hunt yesterday on a group of previously unknown Egyptian militants.
World,"Car bombers struck twice in rapid succession in the capital Sunday, killing at least 11 people including an American soldier, as US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned that violence may increase before the January election."
World,"Islamic militants are still holding two Chinese engineers they kidnapped in Pakistan and have threatened to kill them if attacked by security forces, a member of a team seeking the captives #39; release said on Sunday."
World," Two United Nations peacekeepers were wounded in shootouts with supporters of Haiti #39;s ousted president Jean Bertrand Aristide in the capital and storm survivors in flood ravaged Gonaives, officials said today."
World,"Shia militias in Baghdad should start handing in weapons on Monday, under a deal with the Iraqi government."
World," Call it the law of unintended consequences. A new national backup system meant to ensure that millions of eligible voters are not mistakenly turned away from the polls this year, as happened in 2000, could wind up causing Election Day problems as infamous as Florida's hanging chads..."
Sports,"The Patriots #39; list of inactives for Sunday #39;s game resembled their wide receiver depth chart. Deion Branch, Troy Brown, Bethel Johnson - all out against the Dolphins, who had the league #39;s best pass defense coming in."
Business,"Fisher  amp; Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd., New Zealand #39;s biggest home appliances maker, agreed to buy Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc."
Business,"According to the polls, the presidential election is now a toss-up. However, there is one historical  quot;iron law quot; that hangs heavy over President George W. Bush #39;s re-election."
World,"Experts have identified an array of problems at the Salem nuclear power station, one of the country's largest."
Business,"New Enterprise Associates is the biggest stand-alone venture capital operation in the world, and industry critics say the company's girth is a handicap."
Sci/Tech,"My column is dedicated to training and education issues for IT professionals but how much do we think about training for end users, particularly educating users to be security-aware?"
Sports,"Last week Andre Stolz was considering coming back to Australia from the US early. He was frustrated with his progress, or rather lack of it, in 2004 and with little likelihood of a start at next week #39;s event "
Sports,"Sports India: Tokyo, Oct 10 : Michael Schumacher on his Ferrari breezed to a sixth victory of the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka Sunday."
Sports,"1. Score early, score often and keep the pressure on. The Rams need to strike early against the Seahawks for many reasons. The crowd will be raucous and an early lead for St."
Sports,"Spring, TX (Sports Network) - Larry Nelson fired an eight-under 64 Sunday and birdied the first playoff hole to win the inaugural Adminstaff Small Business Classic."
World,The central electoral committee of Lithuania said Sunday early results showed that opposition Labor Party held a wide lead over the center-left coalition government in the parliamentary elections.
Sports,"Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera traveled Sunday to his home in Panama, where two members of his wife's family died in an electrical accident on Saturday."
Business, The U.S. dollar settled near its lows  against the yen and euro on Monday after suffering sharp losses  on weaker than expected job growth figures that raised  questions about the need for further U.S. rate rises this year.
Business,"Many area executives are advocating competitive sports as a tool for networking, relieving stress, and improving job performance."
Business,"Almost until the eve of the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, U.S. oil companies, including ExxonMobil and ChevronTexaco, were among the largest purchasers of Iraqi crude oil."
Business,"The Senate cleared a path for a bill to hand out about \$140 billion in corporate tax breaks, but it was blocked from a final vote by a fight over a provision aimed at helping reserve soldiers on active duty in Iraq."
Business,"Having equipped most adults and half of all teenagers with cellphones, the mobile phone industry is turning its attention to the last untapped demographic - people over 65."
Business,A Delaware court next Monday will begin considering the shareholder lawsuit over the \$140 million severance that Walt Disney paid its former president Michael S. Ovitz.
Business,Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed on Sunday to maintain a cushion of spare supplies of up to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) to meet future demand growth.
Business,"SINGAPORE: Singapore #39;s economy slowed in the third quarter but still recorded growth of 7.7 percent year-on-year. After posting its fastest quarterly expansion in 10 years in the three months to June, a slowdown "
Sci/Tech,"Officials in the US are cracking down on an alleged distributor of Internet  quot;Spyware. quot; In the first suit of its kind, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims Seismic Entertainment and SmartBot, secretly installs programs on a users #39; computer without "
Sci/Tech,"The group that awarded US\$10 million this week to the winner of an outer-space travel contest is gearing up to offer cash prizes for technology breakthroughs in medicine, computer science, transportation and a number of other arenas."
Sports,"Chandler, AZ (Sports Network) - Chris Nallen closed with a one-under 71 on Sunday, but it was more than enough to win the Gila River Golf Classic."
World,SYDNEY: Australia #39;s re-elected Prime Minister John Howard has hinted he might step aside during his fourth term in office following his latest election win.
World,"The chief of Nigeria #39;s main labour organization vowed that a four-day countrywide strike to protest fuel price hikes will go ahead Monday as planned, and accused President Olusegun Obasanjo of shunning dialogue to resolve union "
Business,US Treasury Secretary John W. Snow on Sunday said record-high oil prices baffle the development of US economy.  quot;It #39;s creating headwinds for the otherwise very strong economy 
Business, China Force Oil  amp; Grains Industrial Holdings Ltd. (1194.HK) said Monday the retail tranche of its initial public offering was 29.
Sci/Tech,Faget designed the original spacecraft for Project Mercury and played a role in the design of every US human spacecraft from Mercury to the space shuttle.
Sci/Tech,"THE Iraqi militants who murdered Kenneth Bigley delivered a final affront to his memory yesterday, when they released a videotape of him appealing to the Prime Minister for help moments before he was decapitated."
Sci/Tech," Howard Schmidt, a highly regarded technology executive who was former special adviser to US President George W. Bush for cybersecurity, is returning to work with the Homeland Security Department on efforts to protect the nation #39;s computer "
Sci/Tech,This stunning image mosaic of the  quot;Columbia Hills quot; is the first 360-degree panorama taken since the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit arrived at the hills over a month ago.
Sports,"STEPHEN Gallacher won a European Tour event at the 188th attempt yesterday. The talented Scot, who turned professional nine years past, birdied the first extra hole of a sudden death play-off at the Old Course "
Sports,"DAVID Coulthard took his early retirement from the Japanese Grand Prix on the chin despite missing out on his best result of the season, as Michael Schumacher collected a record 13th victory of the 2004 campaign."
World," Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday that national security and keeping Australia #39;s booming economy strong would be the priorities of his fourth term, and that he had no plans for major changes in the number of troops Australia has in Iraq."
World,Russia says it opposes a US proffer to refer Iran #39;s nuclear case to the UN Security Council. Visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the remarks in Tehran at a 
World,A teacher at the centre of a storm over claims that Prince Harry cheated in A level coursework is due to take his former school to a tribunal today.
Business, The U.S. dollar settled near its lows against the yen and euro on Monday after suffering sharp losses on weaker than expected job growth figures that raised questions about the need for further U.S. rate rises this year.
Business," Asian stocks slid on Monday on gloomy U.S. jobs data, bleak earnings prospects at tech firms and high oil prices, while the Australian dollar hit a six month peak after the coalition government was swept back to power."
World," Australian shopping center giant Westfield is teaming up with property group Multiplex and Aldersgate Investments to make a cash offer for Duelguide, the company which owns British developer Chelsfield."
World," Local officials agree that hurricane damage to Miami Dade County this year was light, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than  #36;20 million in residents' requests for aid."
World,"Despite Canada's opposition to the Iraq war, the government also is opposing the U.S. deserters' refugee applications, saying the soldiers are not persecuted. It is resisting the argument that the Iraq war is illegal."
World,"<p></p><p> By Pascal Fletcher</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela on Sunday slappedhigher taxes on foreign oil companies operating in its hugeOrinoco heavy crude belt in what President Hugo Chavez called adrive to tighten sovereign control over petroleum resources.</p>"
Business,"After a day-long attempt to delay action, the Senate moved forward Sunday with debate on a \$136 billion corporate tax cut package."
Business,Millions must work longer or save harder to pay for the pensions blackhole detailed in an official study published tomorrow. At 57 billion the annual savings 
Sci/Tech,"  Maxime A. Faget, a pioneering NASA engineer who designed the original spacecraft for Project Mercury and whose work helped create every human spacecraft the agency has launched since, has died."
Sports,"AUSTRALIAS Andre Stolz last night edged past Tom Lehman, Tag Ridings and Harrison Frazar to win his first career title on the PGA Tour."
World,Soldiers who staged a mutiny last week in Guinea-Bissau have agreed to return to their barracks after striking a deal with the government to end a five-day standoff in the West African country.
World,The Iraqi government has given Shi #39;ite militiamen five days to hand in weapons under a weekend peace agreement. National Security Adviser Kassim Daoud said the Iraqi interim government will commit more than 
Business,"Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, which account for almost half of OPEC #39;s oil output, said they #39;re committed to boosting capacity to meet soaring demand that has driven prices to a record."
Business,Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced that his country began on Sunday to levy 16.6 percent of taxes on foreign companies which are extracting crudes from the Orinoco oil field.
Sports,"Tom Lehman takes a one-stroke lead in to Sunday #39;s final round at the \$4 million Michelin Championship. Lehman, Dicky Pride, Andre Stolz and Greg Chalmers - each of whom "
Sports,"Neumann, the 1988 US Women #39;s Open champion, had come into the week with few expectations. Even her name on caddie Mark Scott #39;s vest was incorrectly spelled,  quot;Newmann."
Sports,"Everything fell apart for the 49ers on Sunday. And then they put it back together again. Well on their desultory way to securing status as the very worst team in the NFL, the Niners instead climbed suddenly from the abyss with an incredible comeback."
Sports,"  On an afternoon when the New England Patriots set an NFL record with their 19th straight win, the New York Jets tied a franchise mark with their fourth straight victory to open the season."
World,"Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession yesterday, killing at least 11 people, including a US soldier, and wounding 16, US and Iraqi officials said."
World,"SPURRED on by shouts of  quot;shove it in, shove it in quot;, 19-year-old Don Ezra Nicholas stuffed more than three McDonald #39;s hamburgers into his mouth - without swallowing - and claimed a new global record at the close of Singapore #39;s contest to be the world #39;s "
Sports," With both offenses going nowhere, all the Baltimore Ravens needed was a few big plays by safety Ed Reed. Reed scored a touchdown on a safety blitz, stopped Clinton Portis on a third and 1 and sprung B.J. Sams for a 78 yard punt return, all in a 2 1/2 minute span in the third quarter. The Ravens scored 14 points without their struggling offense taking the field and that was more than enough to rally from a 10 0 halftime deficit in Sunday night's 17 10 victory over the punchless Washington Redskins."
Sports," With less than a minute left in their NFL record 19th straight victory Sunday, the New England Patriots finally acknowledged the streak by dousing coach Bill Belichick."
Sports," New uniform, same Shaq. It took Shaquille O'Neal a mere 22 minutes to show how several NBA norms remain the same despite his recent change of address. Specifically, he can still dominate Yao Ming and Dikembe Mutombo, and his touch around the basket is as good as his foul shooting is poor."
Business,"KELLER, Texas--Rick Montey and his two-worker crew want to present a new image of the local phone company: prompt, friendly and hands-on helpful."
Sci/Tech,"One day last November in Houston, three men met for lunch. Two of them -- Russian cosmonauts in training for an upcoming joint US-Russian space mission -- had never met the third, a slightly built American gentleman in his seventies."
Sports,LOS ANGELES The St. Louis Cardinals are back in the National League Championship Series for the third time in five seasons. Albert Pujols (POO #39;-hohlz) drove in the last four runs and the Cards advanced by 
Sports,"Julian Peterson, the 49ers #39; All-Pro linebacker, will miss the rest of the season after tearing his left Achilles #39; tendon late in the first quarter of San Francisco #39;s win over Arizona on Sunday."
World," Nigeria #39;s main umbrella union would go ahead with a general strike today amid confusion over the whereabouts of its leader following his detention by security agents, the blue collar Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said yesterday."
Business,Seventeen De Havilland Dash-8 Q300 turbo-prop aircraft will take over from the Saab 340A planes which currently form the backbone of the airline #39;s provincial network.
World,One of the men most wanted for war crimes committed during the Bosnia war has surrendered to the Serbian authorities. Ljubisa Beara was indicted two years ago for alleged war crimes committed in the town of 
World,"Moscow, Oct 11 (VNA) - Initial results show that the opposition Labour Party led by Viktor Uspaskich appeared to grab the most seats in Lithuania #39;s 141-member parliament in the general election held on Sunday."
World," A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque Sunday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who lost their lives confronting the attacker and preventing a far greater number of deaths."
World, Retired Gen. Tommy Franks launched a four state campaign swing for President Bush by criticizing Sen. John Kerry's anti Vietnam War activities and voting record on the military.
Business,"day general strike begins against fuel price rises in Nigeria, Africa's biggest oil producer."
World, Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals sure looked like the best team in baseball...
Business,"Britons may need to delay retirement to make up for a lack of pension savings, Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson wrote in today #39;s Observer newspaper."
Business,"During a packed hearing on Fannie Mae #39;s accounting practices last week, Rep. Richard H. Baker (R-La.), a leading critic of the District-based mortgage finance company, displayed a poster "
Business,President Bush plans to continue improving the economy if he wins the 2004 election through his reforms and six-point plan. For all the families in the United States who have lost loved ones 
Sci/Tech,"CHINA #39;S police ministry has handed out rewards of up to 2000 yaun (\$330) to people who reported pornographic web sites. Some 445 people have been arrested and 1,125 web sites shut down with the help of public "
Sports,Michael Schumacher hopes he will go down in history as the only Formula One driver to have claimed a pole position and race win on the same day.
Sports,Albert Pujols hit a tie-breaking three-run home run as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to reach the National League Championship Series for the second time in three years.
World,"Extending an olive branch to China, President Chen Shui-bian () used his National Day address yesterday to call for the reopening of cross-strait talks on the basis of the September 1992 meeting in Hong Kong between unofficial representatives of "
World,"Police armed with batons broke up an anti-government protest march in Dhaka yesterday, injuring more than 30 demonstrators and arresting at least 100, police said."
Sci/Tech,Verizon and the other Bell companies are offering a service to replace copper wire technology with high-speed fiber optic lines in an effort to hold on to customers.
Sci/Tech,"While PeopleSoft continues to fend off Oracles takeover bid, a subplot is unfolding in the world of corporate software."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is set to announce a renewed assault in his war of the tube, one that builds on the companys greatest strength: Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Michael K. Powell, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has been at the forefront of efforts to get consumers to buy high-definition TVs."
Sci/Tech,"Packard plans to use inkjet printing to enter a range of new markets, such as television and computer displays, printed electronic circuits, and automotive fuel injection systems."
Sci/Tech,"During his career as a merger-and-acquisitions lawyer and independent-film executive, Scott Greenstein, has often bet big."
Sci/Tech," In a move sure to raise the eyebrows of Hollywood and its partners, a California startup will unveil a service Monday that allows subscribers to remotely access their digital media files  #151; even watch live television  #151; from any gadget with an Internet connection."
World,Scotland's Stephen Gallacher wins his first title via a play-off in the Dunhill Links Championship  at St Andrews.
Business,"Kuwait would back a hike of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in Opec #39;s oil output ceiling if crude prices remained at record levels, it said yesterday in a move "
Business,"FISHER  amp; Paykel Appliance Holdings will further expand in the United States, after today announcing the acquisition of US stove and BBQ maker Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc (DCS) for a total of \$NZ83."
Sci/Tech,"Its attempt to unseat Apple #39;s iPod is falling way short, so a spiffy new player would help this holiday season. Will Dell have one?"
Sci/Tech,"Just days after Yahoo! (YHOO ) launched the biggest makeover of its Web site in two years, one of its founders has said that #39;s only the beginning."
Sports, Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to help the New England Patriots set a record for consecutive victories by downing the winless Miami Dolphins 24 10 in Foxboro Sunday.
Sports, Mike Dunleavy scored 17 points and the Golden State Warriors opened the preseason for new coach Mike Montgomery with a 97 79 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
Sports,"It was just a week ago that Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael seemed beside himself after another loss in which his team turned the ball over, made costly penalties and couldn "
World,"day general strike over rising fuel prices has begun in Nigeria, Africa #39;s largest oil producer. The largest trade union grouping in the country, the Nigerian Labour Congress, said more strikes will "
World,"A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque yesterday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who lost their lives confronting the attacker and preventing a far greater number of deaths."
Sports, Albert Pujols cracked a three run  homer and notched four RBI to earn the St Louis Cardinals a  place in the National League Championship Series with a 6 2  victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.
Sports, Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes  to help the New England Patriots set a record for consecutive  victories by downing the winless Miami Dolphins 24 10 in  Foxboro Sunday.
Sports,"St. Louis advanced to the N.L. championship series for the third time in five years, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-2, Sunday night."
Sports,Jeff Suppan pitches seven strong innings and Albert Pujols drives in four runs to eliminate the Dodgers from the postseason with a 6-2 win on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,TELEVISION has been something of a great white whale for the Microsoft Corporation. The company has tried to sell WebTV and build software for TV #39;s and cable boxes.
Sci/Tech,"CIOs and security executives are desperately playing catch-up with unauthorized users of IM and P2P clients, who are sharing music files and videos on company time, and with company resources."
Sports,"FOXBORO, Mass.  The New England Patriots claimed a place in NFL history Sunday while the Dolphins continued on their march toward NFL infamy."
Sports,AMERICAN Lindsay Davenport won the Filderstadt Grand Prix in Germany yesterday after world No1 Amelie Mauresmo retired injured at the end of the first set.
Sports,Fifth seed Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic beat seventh seeded American Taylor Dent in three sets to win the Japan Open in Tokyo on Sunday.
Sports, Two relatives of Mariano Rivera were killed in an electrified swimming pool at his Panama mansion   dealing the ace reliever a double tragedy on the eve of the Yankees #39; playoff series against the Boston Red Sox.
World," China #39;s state controlled media on Monday rejected the Taiwanese President #39;s National Day call for peace talks with Beijing, saying it was  #39;too insincere and vague to be treated seriously #39;."
World,"World News  gt; Dhaka, Oct 10 : Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia today said her country has established  quot;good relations quot; with India after the change of power in New Delhi and hoped all bilateral problems would be resolved."
Business,"Two OPEC members are pledging to increase supply or boost reserves as oil prices spiral higher, according to media reports Sunday."
Business,The was plenty of news but not much in the way of price movements on the sharemarket today. The benchmark NZSX-50 gross index was up 6.50 points to 2861.
Business,"It #39;s the real thing: \$500,000 for William T. Dwyer High School during the next seven years. Administrators just finished negotiating a new contract with Coca-Cola, which will have exclusive "
Business,"  The board of UK investment bank Cazenove has approved a plan in which JP Morgan Chase will buy a 50 percent stake in the firm for  $180 million, according to a media report Sunday."
Business,"The Westfield Group, Multiplex group and Aldersgate Investments Ltd have entered an agreement to pursue a joint cash offer for Duelguide plc, the company which owns UK developer Chelsfield plc."
Sci/Tech,"Pioneering NASA engineer Maxime Faget, who designed the Project Mercury capsule that carried the first US astronauts into space and worked on every subsequent manned spacecraft including the space shuttle, has died at the age of 83 "
Sci/Tech," Yesterday, Howard Stern  who loudly claims to dominate media, but has rarely, if ever, added one iota to the sum of human knowledge  made waves by announcing he will move his act to another medium."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly three years have passed since Microsoft Corp. released the last full version of Windows, the Redmond company #39;s most important and profitable product."
Sports,"Entering a road contest on Saturday against defending ACC champion Florida State, the Cavaliers are ranked in the top 10 in the country in seven different categories."
Sports,"Yesterday afternoon at Qwest Field, the Rams took a pin-it-to-the-wall word and brought it to life as they erased a 17-point deficit in less than nine minutes to beat the Seahawks 33-27 in overtime."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41."
Sports,New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera jetted to Panama yesterday to grieve for two beloved relatives electrocuted in a freak accident at his estate during the weekend.
World,"Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visits Baghdad, says troop levels must stay high until things improve. BAGHDAD, Iraq - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told Marines in Iraq on Sunday that he expects more "
World,The Canadian Navy says it is absolutely convinced the submarine Chicoutimi was seaworthy when they took possession of it. It comes as they prepare to give further details of the devastating fire which crippled the vessel.
World,"World News: Dhaka, Oct 10 : Shops were shut in Bangladesh as most vehicles stayed off the roads in a daylong strike called by opposition parties to demand the resignation of the government."
Business,"Singapore #39;s economic growth slowed to 7.7 percent in the third quarter after a 12.5 percent rise in the previous three months, as its central bank said it would keep a tight rein on monetary policy to support growth amid rising oil prices."
Business,Tony Blair will today set out plans for radical reform of the welfare state ahead of a highly critical report on the Government #39;s record on pensions.
Business,"The Westfield Group, Multiplex group and Aldersgate Investments have agreed to a joint cash bid for Duelguide, the company that owns UK developer Chelsfield."
Business, The Vanguard Group #39;s full scale entry into the exchange traded fund business has been viewed as a departure from its conservative roots.
World," Nine Russians are still missing following the deadly car bomb attacks on tourist resorts along the Egyptian Israeli border which left 33 people dead last week, including at least one Russian national, Russia's consul in Egypt said."
Sports,"or, more accurately, the starter -- the Dodgers were in deep trouble in this one. Manager Jim Tracy made an early move to get his starting pitcher, Odalis Perez, out "
Sports,"Defensive back Deion Sanders intercepted his first pass in four years, yukking it up all the while with linebacker Ray Lewis and the reinvigorated Baltimore Ravens."
Sports,The biggest fear for veteran flanker Wayne Chrebet in his battle to overcome the concussion he suffered last November was not that the next hit could end it all.
World,Australian PM John Howard says he will focus on national security and the economy during his fourth term.
Business,"The sons of the founder of Der Spiegel are opposing minority owner Gruner  Jahr, saying that it threatens the venerable magazines editorial independence."
World,"A Texas prosecutor is in the spotlight as he pursues a case with ties to one of the country's most powerful Republicans, Tom DeLay."
Sports,"The New York Jets are 4-0 for the second time in their 45-year history, but they know that the road ahead is bound to be more difficult to travel."
Sports,The St. Louis Cardinals advanced to the National League Championship Series Sunday with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sports," JD Drew singled home Rafael Furcal with the go ahead run in the top of the ninth and John Smoltz pitched out of a jam in the bottom of the inning, as the Atlanta Braves forced a decisive fifth game of the National League "
Sports," Betty Lennox scored 27 points, and the Seattle Storm held off the Connecticut Sun, 67 65, on Sunday to force a decisive third game in the WNBA Finals."
Sports,"Australian Andre Stolz became the ninth first-time winner on the PGA Tour this year Sunday, recording a one-shot triumph at the Michelin Championship."
Sports,"Through two postseason games, the St. Louis Cardinals have shredded the Los Angeles Dodgers #39; starting pitching. Odalis Perez surrendered six runs in Game 1. Jeff Weaver was touched "
Sports,"In a part of the country that is steeped in history, New England #39;s NFL-record, 19-game winning streak might not be recognized with the same reverence as Paul Revere #39;s midnight "
Sports,Australian Brooke Hanson took her personal tally to five gold medals with two victories on the fourth day of the world short course swim championships in Indianapolis today.
World,"THE number of Israelis killed in a series of deadly bombings in Egypt #39;s Sinai peninsula rose to 11 today after four more victims were identified, including two children, Israel police said."
Sci/Tech," Symbol's 'access port' will support 802.11a, b and g simultaneously."
Sci/Tech, New software programs enable storage silos to connect with one another.
Sci/Tech," HP is working with software makers to create bundles of their most popular small  and midsize business applications preinstalled on HP systems, while IBM is bringing its Power 5 design to the SMB segment through its Express architecture."
Sci/Tech, DNA testing would be expanded to better catch the guilty and clear the innocent under legislation passed by the U.S. Congress and headed to President Bush to sign into law.
Sci/Tech,"In the movie The Rock, the protagonist is a chemestry nerd who gleefully signs for a package as if he's a kid who's just gotten his box tops honored with a toy in the mail. He opens it- and it is an old, presumably pristine, Beatles LP.    His fellow chemist asks, ""why would you pay \$600.00 for that when you can get the CD for thirty?""    ""Because,"" the nerd says, ""these sound better.""    But do they, really?"
Business,"""Contingent"" deals transform the nation's workforce, not only for temp workers, but also for those in traditional jobs who compete with employees receiving lower pay, few benefits."
Business,Data showing that 16 executives received bonuses in 2002 that were larger than their salaries is called a mismatch with the company's lending mission.
Business," As soon as Rouse Co. announced it was selling itself to a Chicago-based mall owner, Chad Houck, a principal of Columbia-based employment consultant the Search Group, , and his recruiters hit the phones, calling about 40 Rouse employees."
Business,The French president hails billions of euros of business deals as a sign his Chinese trip has been a success.
World,Actor Christopher Reeve became a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research after a near-fatal riding accident left him a quadriplegic.
Business,Oil prices eased lower in Asian trade overnight as the market absorbed pieces of both good and bad news. Middle East oil ministers had said they were satisfied that world market supply of the commodity will meet demand.
Business,"For accountant Roger Barnes, the final straw came when he was deliberately excluded last fall from Fannie Mae #39;s preparation for a special review by federal regulators."
Sports,Goran Eriksson has warned Wales that Michael Owen will have a point to prove in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.
Sports,"## John Magnier and JP McManus are prepared to sell their Manchester United share to bidder Malcolm Glazer if he pays more than 300p for each, a source close to them says."
Sports,The talk around Gainesville this season hasn #39;t been bubble screens or other short passes. The concern around Gator Nation has been the lack of a killer instinct by the Gators.
Sports,Roy Oswalt wasn #39;t surprised to hear the Astros were flying Sunday night through the remnants of a tropical depression that dumped several inches of rain in Louisiana and could bring showers today in Atlanta.
Sports,"The end zone could be a very lonely place when the Charm City meets the Capital City tonight. (5:30 pm, ESPN). The usually stout defense of the Baltimore Ravens has some pride to restore after a bad game in prime time."
Sports,"Seahawks: Seattle, which had last week off, dispatched the San Francisco 49ers 34-0 on Sept. 26. The shutout was the Seahawks #39; second in six seasons, and it was the first time the 49ers had been held scoreless since October of 1977."
World,The Iraqi government and US army expressed cautious optimism on Sunday about radical Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr #39;s deal to disarm his militia in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City.
World,"Boaz Rafaeli had read the warning that Israeli security officials issued last month against travel to Egypt #39;s Sinai Peninsula, and he didn #39;t give it a second thought."
World,A SINGAPOREAN man broke the world record for eating three cream crackers in the fastest time as part of a wacky competition involving attempts at breaking 10 Guinness World Records.
Business,"Watch out, astronauts and cosmonauts. Watch out, UFOs. Howard Stern #39;s sleazy radio show is headed into outer space. Stern shook the radio world on Oct. 5 by declaring that he will move his long-standing cavalcade "
Business,"Singapore #39;s economy has slowed in the third quarter but still recorded growth of 7.7 per cent. Singapore #39;s trade ministry says after posting its fastest quarterly expansion in 10 years to June, a slowdown "
Sports," Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden may not have realized it, but he had the perfect four leaf clover for his teams 0 4 start as it walked into the Louisiana Superdome Sunday morning."
Sports,"and regular readers know Im as loath to offend anyone as dogs are to smell disgusting things -d ask, Who needs the World Series?"
World,"The bomb attacks in Egypt last week that killed 32 people, 13 of them Israelis, show that the war against terrorism must be fought without compromise, everywhere, #39; #39; Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, a National League M.V.P. winner who admitted to using steroids, died Sunday. The cause was a heart attack, according to his agent."
World," Six Al Qaeda linked militants have been charged in the Philippines with the bombing of a ferry that left over 100 people dead, with the government confirming for the first time the blast was the work of terrorists."
World, Opposition leader Mark Latham has declared his intention to recontest the leadership of the centre left Labor Party even as he was being blamed for its devastating defeat in the weekend election.
World,South African President Thabo Mbeki said Sunday he was ready to make concrete proposals to revive a peace process in Ivory Coast after visiting the rebel-held north of the country on a mediation mission.
World,Australia captain Adam Gilchrist warns India could bounce back from defeat.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, said US sales at stores open at least a year are rising within its forecast after four months of disappointing results."
Sports, The next two weeks could have been all sunshine and beaches for the Cardinals as they enjoyed their week off basking in the glow of national attention attracted by a stunning success story.
Sports," Tim Rattay #39;s winless 49ers faced a 16 point deficit with five minutes left. His top two receivers were hurting, and the opposing defense had not allowed a touchdown in 13 quarters."
World,"Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said Sunday that the United States could begin to withdraw some troops from Iraq beginning early next year, if newly trained Iraqi security forces can shoulder more of the burden."
World," London. October 11. KAZINFORM refers to BBC News   Fuel price rises have hit many Nigerians very hard. A four day general strike over rising fuel prices has begun in Nigeria, Africa #39;s largest oil producer."
World,The apparent demotion of Zimbabwe #39;s controversial Information Minister Jonathan Moyo in the ruling Zanu-PF party hierarchy has been greeted with cheers by the independent media who said he deserved to fall.
World," Afghan officials delayed counting ballots  in a historic presidential election on Monday to deal with  complaints of fraud, but several of the candidates appeared to  be pulling back from an initial decision to boycott the vote."
World,"A sharp rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere raises fears global warming is speeding up, reports say."
World," President Bush isn't the only world leader facing doubts about his handling of the war on terror. People in Australia, Italy and Britain also harbor reservations about how well their nation's leaders are holding terrorists at bay..."
Business,Ailing British supermarket group Sainsburys showed a further deterioration in its performance today after its third profits warning this year.
Business, A corporate tax bill that would dole out nearly  $140 billion in business breaks over the next decade is scheduled for a Senate vote today after an unexpected delay Sunday over its failure to include a tax credit for employers who keep active 
Business,"German state banking group KfW is selling up to 4 billion euros (2.8 billion pounds) worth of shares in Deutsche Telekom, continuing the privatisation of the German phone operator."
Business,General Motors Corp. announced today that it will build a hybrid bus in China with its partners there and study the feasibility of mass-producing those vehicles in the country.
World," Afghan officials delayed counting ballots in a historic presidential election on Monday to deal with complaints of fraud, but several of the candidates appeared to be pulling back from an initial decision to boycott the vote."
Sci/Tech,"Apple may plan a colour-screen 60GB iPod, capable of representing images on its screen, a leading Mac rumour Web site reports. Citing  quot;sources quot; , Think Secret reports such a product may be unveiled within  quot;30-60 days quot;."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers examining ancient tree-ring records have linked prolonged periods of epic drought in the West with warmer temperatures, suggesting that global warming could promote long-term drought in the interior West."
Sports,A defiant David Coulthard says he has no plans to retire from Formula One after the season-ending race in Brazil. The Briton will leave McLaren after the 
Sports,"NORTH AUGUSTA, SC -- Liselotte Neumann won her first LPGA Tour title in six years, holding off a late charge by Grace Park for a three-stroke victory at the LPGA Asahi Ryokuken International Championship on Sunday."
Sports,These Boston Red Sox aren #39;t worried about what happened in New York last year because they think they #39;re better than the team that lost to the Yankees in the 2003 American League Championship Series.
Sports," Earlier in the week, Ravens coach Brian Billick said Kyle Boller  quot;is going to be our quarterback for a long, long time."
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. HOUSTON, Texas, United States of America -- Shaquille O #39;Neal collected 17 points and seven rebounds in his debut "
Sports,Lauren Jackson and the Seattle Storm have forced the WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun to a decisive game after a nail-biting 67-65 victory on Sunday.
World,"Lahore, Oct. 11 (NNN): At least four people, including a 13-year-old boy, has been killed in an explosion at a mosque used by Shia Muslims in Lahore."
World,"Even as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld was in Iraq warning that violence could increase before the Iraqi election in January, car bombers struck "
World, President Bush is launching a focus on Western battlegrounds with no sign that the biting rhetoric he has aimed at Democratic challenger John Kerry in recent days is as aggressive as it's going to get.
Sci/Tech,'Voluntary' nature of first phase now even more debatable
Sci/Tech,Blunkett had final say on legality of request
Sports,"For a franchise that drafted 7-foot-7 Gheorghe Muresan and 7-6 Manute Bol, 7-3 center Peter John Ramos isn't close to being the tallest player the Wizards have ever chosen."
Sports,"Liselotte Neumann wins her first LPGA Tour title in six years, holding off a late charge by Grace Park for a three-stroke victory at the LPGA Asahi Ryokuken International."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, the 1996 NL MVP who later admitted using steroids, died Sunday of a heart attack."
World," North Korea blamed the United States on Monday for blocking six country talks on scrapping its nuclear programs, denying it had stalled the talks itself to await the outcome of the U.S. presidential election."
World,Officials yesterday sought international help to rebuild villages ravaged by back-to-back storms that left 566 persons dead and 546 missing in mostly poor northern agricultural regions.
Business,What would it take to get you into a brand new prOTOF 2000 mass spectrometer today?
Business,"If a shopkeeper tried to charge \$1,000 for a broken computer, you'd probably be outraged. You might even complain to the government."
Business,"  Gasoline prices have climbed nearly 8 cents a gallon in the past two weeks because of record high crude oil prices, and they are likely to continue rising, an industry analyst said yesterday."
Business,"When it came to her bills, my grandmother kept it simple. Big Mama paid by only two methods: cash or a money order."
World,  The ''shock and awe quot; attack that toppled Saddam Hussein in three weeks is often touted as a brilliant strategy that defeated Iraq with relatively few US casualties. But new information suggests that the United States may have played into Hussein's plans for a quick war followed by a long guerrilla insurgency.
World,"  A suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque yesterday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who confronted the attacker and prevented a far greater number of deaths."
Business,"By Izham Ahmad Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES (Updates with details throughout). SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Singapore #39;s economic growth lost steam in the third quarter, while the central bank retained a tight monetary "
Business,"MILLIONS face working an extra five years and saving more for their retirement to plug a 57bn pensions black hole, a report will warn tomorrow."
Business,FRANK Lowy #39;s Westfield Group dominates the listed property trust sector by size and remains a favoured stock among brokers. After the \$27 billion merger of the three Westfield trusts earlier 
Sci/Tech,"Roger Kay wanted to watch the vice-presidential debate last week, but his family went out to dinner, so his kids weren #39;t in bed until 20 minutes after the show began."
Sports,A home run by Albert Pujols and another strong pitching performance on the road by Jeff Suppan moved the St. Louis Cardinals into the National League Championship Series.
Sports," Forty two years of postseason futility for his hometown team rested in the strong right hand of Roger Clemens. A 5 2 lead, Atlanta #39;s 15  game winner in the showers, a future Hall of Famer on the mound and a 19 game home win streak."
Sports,"For a moment, Julius Peppers #39; 101-yard interception return against Denver yesterday appeared to have turned abruptly from takeaway to giveaway."
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal scored 17 points and added seven rebounds on his debut for Miami, an 85-75 exhibition loss to Houston. The former LA Lakers star said he was  quot;in cruise mode quot; during the game, but attracted compliments from his rivals."
World,The Liberal-National Party coalition government led by prime minister John Howard has been returned to office in Australia in an election result that once again underlines the collapse of support 
World,"Inflexible demands from the Democratic Unionist party for verifiable photographic evidence of IRA arms decommissioning may scupper any deal to win a final agreement on power sharing, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has warned."
World,"A referendum on whether to give citizenship to ethnic Hungarians aboard failed Sunday because of low voter turnout, preliminary official results showed."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin is wooing India to create a strategic partnership in Information Technology, the Moscow Times said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Experts have identified an array of problems at the Salem nuclear power station, one of the country's largest."
Sports,"  History never felt quite this ho hum. For weeks, cautious Patriots players downplayed their run at the record book, insisting their systematic construction of a winning streak dating back to October of 2003 was of little or no consequence. We were chastised for forecasting the possibilities and discouraged from attaching significance to a milestone that would not produce a ..."
Sports,"Whenever it finally gets done, people will start handing out the credits. Let's make certain the list includes all the deserving parties."
Sports,"Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was headed back to Panama yesterday, a day after two of his wife's relatives were electrocuted while cleaning the pool at his home."
Sports,  Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals sure looked like the best team in baseball.
Sports,"  Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died yesterday. He was 41."
Sports,"  More than an hour had passed after the Patriots' 24 10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, and nearly all players and media had cleared out of the winner's locker room. A few writers and TV cameramen remained, hoping to get an update on the status of running back Corey Dillon, who exited the game early because of a banged up ..."
Sports,"  Bill Belichick is a pretty good salesman. He was able to pitch to his team for weeks that setting an NFL record by winning 19 straight games, including postseason, was not important. Yet after his team set the mark in yesterday's 24 10 win over the Miami Dolphins, Belichick acknowleged the achievement and complimented his players."
Sports,  It is highly unlikely the winless Miami Dolphins' season will conclude as an inverse of the undefeated 1972 team. To go 0 16 is as difficult as finishing 17 0. But this season's edition is well on its way to becoming one of the most futile in Miami's stellar history.
Sports,"  With Dolphins placekicker Olindo Mare out with a right calf injury, return specialist Wes Welker knew there was a possibility he would be called upon to kick in yesterday's game against the Patriots    even though he had not done so regularly since high school."
Sports,"  Growing up in southern Florida and playing at the University of Miami, it'd be natural to assume Patriots rookie Vince Wilfork was a Dolphins fan. Bad assumption. Wilfork hates the Dolphins. So what kind of day did the 6 foot 2 inch, 325 pound nose tackle have against the teal and orange yesterday?"
Sports,"Flash back to draft day, when Eli Manning held aloft a San Diego Chargers jersey with all the excitement of a child unwrapping a pair of socks on Christmas Day. Soon after, the Giants tabbed Philip Rivers and shipped him out west in exchange for the No. 1 pick, and both teams were satisfied."
Sports,"  Marc Bulger was at his best when his teammates needed him most. Bulger threw a 52 yard touchdown pass to Shaun McDonald three minutes into overtime, leading the St. Louis Rams to a thrilling 33 27 victory over the previously undefeated Seattle Seahawks yesterday."
Sports,The New York Giants aren't just winning. They're doing the kinds of things winning teams do.
Sports,Let the arguments begin. The first Bowl Championship Series rankings are due out in a few weeks and the number of unbeaten teams is shrinking rapidly.
Sports,"Former Reading High star Sean Collins scored two goals and had an assist to lead the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire past St. Lawrence, 4-2, in the championship game of the UNH Ice Breaker tournament at the Whittemore Center in Durham, N.H."
Business,"Wall Street had a tough week as oil prices jumped 6.4 percent, to a record \$53.31 a barrel, and the Labor Department reported that 96,000 jobs were created in September, about 40,000 fewer than economists expected."
Sports,"SUZUKA, Japan - Michael Schumacher won his 13th race of the season and first since August when he returned to his dominating form and captured the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday."
Sports,"One of the players held the 28-inch self-described actor, Nelson de la Rosa, in his arms, Pedro #39;s little pal dodging the flowing champagne and buckets of water to find himself in a corner with the button-down Red Sox general manager."
Sports,"  Jamal Lewis recovered from a slow start to grind out 116 yards on 28 carries, including 90 clock eating yards on the final three drives, and the Baltimore Ravens defense did the rest in Sunday "
Sports,"  Shares in UK football club Manchester United (UK:MNU) rose 2.9 percent to 280 pence after a report by The Sunday Times that said Manchester United #39;s largest shareholders, Irish racehorse owners John Magnier and JP McManus, are willing "
World,"The Philippine authorities have charged six members of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group for the super ferry bombing in February that left more than 100 people dead, the government said on Monday."
World,"The employer of two Chinese engineers kidnapped in Pakistan was hopeful they would be released as their abductors were targeting neither the company nor Chinese, a spokesman for the firm said on Monday."
World,"Two blasts killed up to 18 people, including an American soldier, in Baghdad Sunday hours before Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Iraq to gauge efforts to calm violence ahead of January elections."
World," North Korea blamed the United States on  Monday for blocking six country talks on scrapping its nuclear  programs, denying it had stalled the talks itself to await the  outcome of the U.S. presidential election."
World, Islamic militants holding two Chinese  engineers hostage in Pakistan threatened to kill one on Monday  unless security forces ended a siege of their hideout.
Business,"Sainsbury has confirmed fears of weaker-than-expected first-half profit, following a recent analyst downgrade which sparked an investigation by regulators."
Business," As Australia consigns the lengthy federal election campaign to history, the outlook for interest rates returned to center stage Monday as housing "
Business,"DCS specialises in high-end, commercial quality cooking equipment, maintaining a 300,000 square foot headquarters and factory in Huntington Beach, California."
Sci/Tech,"The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, stands in front of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10."
Sci/Tech," quot;They #39;ve closed down the observatory there for a while, just to be safe, quot; Alice Johnston said. The observatory is the Johnston Ridge Observatory on Johnston Ridge, about 5 miles from the volcano."
Sports,"An unspectacular afternoon of football provided the finishing touches on one of pro football #39;s more remarkable achievements. And in a strange way, yesterday #39;s rather mundane 24-10 "
Sports,"Even by Michael Schumacher #39;s standards, qualifying on pole and then winning his 13th grand prix of the season in one day is a super-human effort."
Sports,"Barber, who had just 26 yards on 10 carries midway through the third quarter, had a key 58-yard run and a late touchdown to finish with 122 yards rushing as the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-10 Sunday."
World," Should Fox News keep relying on a political reporter who privately mocked John Kerry as a well-manicured ""metrosexual""?"
World,"Two car bombs in Baghdad killed at least 11 people yesterday, including one American soldier, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited "
Sci/Tech," The Mars rovers have found fresh evidence that water was plentiful in both the hills and plains of the now barren Red Planet, scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Thursday."
World," Viktor Uspaskich, a Russian born millionaire who is a new force in Lithuanian politics, makes no secret of his old ties to Russian energy giant Gazprom, which supplies all of Lithuania's gas, but says he has his adopted country's interests at heart."
World," Two soldiers from Task Force Baghdad were killed and five wounded Monday in a rocket attack in southern Baghdad, the military said."
World,"Two people were shot dead by insurgents in Thailand #39;s Muslim-dominated deep south on Sunday, when the country was praying peace for the region at a ceremony ofdropping hundred of millions origami birds."
World," Cambodia has moved closer towards selecting a new monarch to replace abdicated King Norodom Sihanouk, with the country's Senate approving a bill needed to appoint his successor."
World,"Cameroonians start to vote in presidential elections, marred by allegations of fraud and apathy."
Business,"SAUDI minister Ali al-Naimi sought to take some of the heat out of the oil market, by promising that his Kingdom could pump an extra 1.5m barrels a day  #39;immediately #39; if demand increases."
Sports,"The Cardinals had been waiting for someone to step up and deliver the finishing blow, to squash the Dodgers #39; upset dreams and return them to St."
Sports,Owen Hargreaves will probably be the beneficiary of David Beckham #39;s moment of madness if Sven-Goran Eriksson decides to retain his bold three-man attack for Wednesday #39;s match in Azerbaijan.
Sports,"na sunny race watched by over 40,000 spectators on the grandstands, Rossi has again shown his supremacy at the Sepang Circuit by clinching yet another race victory in the MotoGP class of the Malaysian Grand Prix."
Sports,"Much of the credit for the Jets #39; only touchdown yesterday can go to one player. Not Chad Pennington or Chris Baker, who teamed up for a 1-yard touchdown pass with "
Sports,"Whether we arrive at Fenway in business suits or face paint, Red Sox fans have much in common. We are passionate and knowledgeable, as visiting players regularly report."
Sports,"The Ravens get three points from their offense but still win, thanks to the Redskins #39; problems on offense and special teams. LANDOVER MD."
World,"The crippled Canadian submarine HMCS Chicoutimi arrived by tow on Sunday at the British naval base at Faslane, on Scotland #39;s west coast, where investigators were hoping to establish the cause of a fatal fire on board."
World,Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told Marines in Iraq Sunday that he expects continued violence before scheduled Iraqi elections in January and that the number of US troops 
Business,"Aching to go home and campaign, senators agree to a bevy of votes today to get their tax overhaul through. By Associated Press. WASHINGTON - The Senate late Sunday resolved a dispute delaying passage of a sweeping "
Business,Don Imus says Howard Stern #39;s defection to satellite radio is not surprising but adds that the bad boy of broadcasting may have to dodge death rays from the FCC.
Business,"AGL has agreed to sell its majority shareholding to Vector at \$3.00 per share - a deal worth \$877.4 million in total. Bloomberg noted that NGC would provide Vector with North Island gas pipelines, adding to "
Sci/Tech,"With Amit Yoran #39;s sudden departure from the nation #39;s top cybersecurity job, industry officials said they fear another setback in efforts to make government and corporate networks secure from attacks that hurt business and national security."
Sports,  Andre Stolz played like a veteran instead of a rookie and shot a 5 under 67 to win the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas by a shot over Tom Lehman and two others.
Sports,The outcome of Sunday night #39;s Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers had little bearing on the Cardinals #39; thinking about their NLCS starting rotation.
Sports,Jenson Button set himself a target of winning the final race of the season after again falling just short in yesterday #39;s Japanese Grand Prix.
Sports,"After a season full of races labelled  #39;significant #39; or a  #39;turning point #39;, Sunday #39;s Malaysian Grand Prix looks to have been the real thing: Valentino Rossi #39;s victory, combined with seventh for Sete Gibernau, means that the Italian now has one hand on "
Sports,There was a missed field goal. A turnover inside the 15. Two drives that started in Bills territory that ended with just three points.
Sports,"Playing his last football until November, Jamal Lewis punished would-be tacklers and kept the Baltimore Ravens offense on the field for nearly the entire fourth quarter."
Sports,"There has been so little heartbreak from baseball for Mariano Rivera, the greatest postseason player the Yankees have ever had, which means the greatest any team has ever had."
Sports,Forget the standings and all the preseason chatter. Matt Hasselbeck and his Seattle teammates know the St. Louis Rams are still the team to beat in the NFC West.
Sports,The Giants who endured the misery of the 2003 season still wince whenever last year is mentioned. They remember that they didn #39;t get their fourth win until the eighth game of that season.
World,Australia #39;s role in the US-led coalition in Iraq was cemented at the ballot box Saturday when Prime Minister John Howard swept to his fourth consecutive 
Sci/Tech,The FBI has shut down some 20 sites which were part of an alternative media network known as Indymedia.
Business,"GM is showcasing a range of near, mid- and long-term solutions for cleaner, sustainable transportation at China #39;s Challenge Bibendum, which is being held in Shanghai from October 12-14."
Business,"New Zealand #39;s biggest appliance maker Fisher and Paykel Appliances said today it acquired United States manufacturer and distributor of premium cooking appliances, Dynamic Cooking Systems."
Business,Venezuela has announced a 16-point increase in the royalties payable by foreign oil companies operating in one of its richest oil fields.
Business,"AstraZeneca will have to take a charge against 2004 earnings after US regulators rejected its new anti-clotting drug Exanta, but a company spokesman has declined to say how large it will be."
Sci/Tech," October 11, 2004. Apple Computer #39;s iPod remains the king of digital music players, but robust pretenders to the throne have begun to emerge in the Windows universe."
Sports,"AFTER having waited 20 years to renew rivalries with their nearest neighbour, Wales are now probably hoping they could have a similar wait for the next encounter."
Sports,"Their starting pitching was all but spent by Labor Day, but the Dodgers still held on to win the National League West. The St. Louis Cardinals, who have the NL #39;s best offense "
Sports,  Former Houston Astros slugger Ken Caminiti died today at age 41. The 1996 National League MVP admitted during his major league career that he had used steroids.
Sports,"Former Australia all rounder Keith Miller has died aged 84, a family spokesman said on Monday. Miller, one of the leading players in Don Bradman #39;s 1948 Ashes-winning "
World,"In a series of dramatic steps capped Sunday by a high-profile prisoner swap, Israel and Egypt are moving rapidly to improve relations, seizing the opportunity for a Mideast peace deal presented by Yasser Arafat #39;s death."
World, Police said Monday they were questioning two men in connection with a suicide attack at a Shiite mosque in eastern Pakistan that killed three people plus the bomber  #151; the latest violence in what appears to be rising strife between Shiite and Sunni Muslims.
Business, The dollar fell to a four week low  against the yen and held near a recent one week low versus the  euro on Monday after weak U.S. jobs data fanned questions about  future interest rate hikes in the United States.
Business,"Apple Computer's iPod remains the king of digital music players, but robust pretenders to the throne have begun to emerge in the Windows universe. One of them is the Zen Touch, from Creative Labs."
World," After listening to two U.S. Army officers describe recent progress in battling the insurgency and stabilizing northern Iraq, Defense Secretary Donald H..."
Business,"J Sainsbury Plc, Britain #39;s third- largest supermarket chain, said first-half earnings fell by as much as 66 percent as the company lost business to competitors such as Tesco Plc."
Sports,Michael Schumacher is the only Formula One driver to have ever won pole position and a grand prix within four hours. But the German urged the sport #39;s rule makers to ignore suggestions they should apply the two-day format full time.
World,"KEDAINIAI, Lithuania: Viktor Uspaskich, a Russian-born millionaire who is a new force in Lithuanian politics, makes no secret of his old ties to Russian energy giant Gazprom, which supplies all of Lithuania #39;s gas, but says he has his adopted country #39;s "
World,"World News, Tehran, Oct 11 (IANS) Iran and Russia are close to finalising the agreement on return of spent nuclear fuel, paving the way for Iran #39;s first atomic power plant to become operational, reports Xinhua."
Sports,"Neumann, the 1988 US Women #39;s Open champion, closed with a final-round 68 for a 15-under 273 total, for her first win since the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship in 1998."
Sports,"  This is not the ultimate goal, that much is clear. The Cardinals have a much higher aspiration than winning one postseason series."
Sports,"One week ago, Rye resident Dan Kressler was surfing the Internet at work when he and a colleague came across an absolute gold mine."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, the popular and powerful former National League MVP whose troubled life after baseball included bouts with cocaine and a jail stay, died yesterday at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx."
Sports,"Keith Miller, Australia #39;s most prolific all-rounder in Test cricket, died today at a nursing home, Cricket Australia said. He was 84."
World,day national strike has begun in Nigeria in protest at a 25 increase in the cost of oil. Oil executives in Nigeria said they were confident there would be no immediate disruption to exports.
Sci/Tech," Try lower, says Oracle CEO Larry Ellison on the witness stand in Delaware's Court of Chancery."
World," Iraq could plunge into still deeper chaos unless billions of dollars the international community has pledged for rebuilding are spent quickly, the Baghdad government will warn this week."
World," A car bomb exploded Monday in western Mosul as an American military convoy was passing by, witnesses said. First reports indicated it may have been a suicide attack."
World, Islamic militants holding two  Chinese engineers hostage in Pakistan threatened to kill one on  Monday unless security forces ended a siege of their hideout.
Business,"A government-commissioned report on UK pensions will say tomorrow that retirement savings are less than previously estimated, pension experts said, putting pressure on Prime Minister Tony Blair to act before elections."
Business, Australian diagnostics and pathology provider Gribbles Group Ltd. (GGL.AU) said Monday that it has received expressions of interest regarding ownership of the company.
Sci/Tech,A nonpartisan national group is trying to get a record number of voters to the polls this year. By MARK ZALOUDEK. Scientists are unlocking some of the mysteries of the universe as planetary exploration forges ahead on several fronts.
Sci/Tech,ComputerWorld AU: Respondents to the 2004 Ernst  amp; Young Global Information Security Survey cited lack of security awareness by end users as the top barrier to achieving the required level of security.
Sports,"Goran Eriksson says that he will select either the three pronged strikeforce or Shaun Wright Phillips on Wednesday night, but not both."
Sports,"At one end of Texas Stadium, in a sea of blue seats vacated by deflated Cowboys fans, 100 or so Giants fans gathered over the tunnel where the "
Sports,"Crack consecutive-win record. Patriots 24, Dolphins 10; Bewildered Fish make it easy for Brady in lacklustre game. Two streaks, going in opposite directions, remained intact, although not without some drama."
Sports,"As she climbed the final obstacle to her first-ever marathon victory, Constantina Tomescu-Dita couldn #39;t help looking back - back to her past, back to the ghosts that have plagued her time and time again."
World,"Israeli tourists flock to this idyllic stretch of coastline between Taba, on the Egyptian-Israeli border, and Dahab to the south. Small seaside camps "
World,the second UN peacekeeper to be shot in Haiti over the weekend. On Saturday a Brazilian was hurt in the capital 
World,"Russia and Iran could sign an agreement on nuclear fuel supplies to Iran soon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. According to him, the agreement on the return of spent nuclear fuel to Russia is in its final stages."
World,"Ljubisa Beara, former Chief of Intelligence of the Chiefs of Staff of the RS Army and accused by the Hague Tribunal (ICTY) for crimes against humanity, surrendered yesterday to the Serbian authorities and was transported to The Hague, reports official "
Sports,"In a wild sprint to the finish, Kenyan Luke Metto edged countryman Wilson Kigen to win the BAA Half Marathon yesterday, though both were credited with the same time -- a record-breaking 1 hour 2 minutes 57 seconds."
Business,"Insurance firm Royal   Sun Alliance says it is cutting 1,100 jobs in the UK and moving the posts to India."
Business,"Polish consumers rush to sign up for shares in the country's largest bank, scheduled to make its stock market debut next month."
Business,"Struggling UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's issues its third profit warning of the year, saying half-year profits are set to fall to as little as 125m."
World,Somalia's new president Abdullahi Yusuf promises to reunite and rebuild the country after 13 years of war.
Sci/Tech,"Indian labs churn out technologies to help users in developing countries keep up with the information age even if they can't afford a computer, don't live near a phone or speak a language that can't be typed on a standard keyboard. By Manu Joseph."
Sci/Tech,An MIT inventor bent on public service creates practical solutions to life-threatening problems around the world. Her approach: be a master of the obvious. Second in a series profiling this year's MacArthur 'genius award' winners. By Kari Lynn Dean.
Sci/Tech,"A group of British scientists believes people should be viewed as 'superorganisms,' made of conglomerations of human, fungal, bacterial and viral cells. It's a sensible view, given that human bodies contain more than 500 bacterial species. By Rowan Hooper."
Sci/Tech,A project to record thousands of interviews with people across the United States is expanding. StoryCorps originates from a soundproof booth in Grand Central Station and now wants to go mobile. Rachel Metz reports from New York.
Sci/Tech,"The latest games aimed at helping the namesake character get laid,  Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude gets high marks for humor. But the game seems too repetitive for most players' tastes. By Lore Sjberg."
Sci/Tech,"A global summit aims to lay the groundwork for a new structure of internet governance. Participants, however, have very different visions for the future of broadband deployment, net telephony and other web technologies. By Wendy M. Grossman."
Sci/Tech,"Flames leap 200 feet in the air and burn at 2,000 degrees. A rain of fire sets thousands of acres ablaze. The smoke jumpers may get the glory, but the battle is being won by the wildfire-simulation brigade. By Michael Behar from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,A group of mathematicians look at how order theory might help in the war on terror. The branch of abstract math resembles classic military strategy but applying computers to problems might increase accuracy of predictions and strategic moves.
Sci/Tech,Researchers trying to determine how the online format might increase election participation and help disenfranchised voters say the DNC and other election officials are stingy with the data after a Michigan trial.
Sci/Tech,"Despite rising drug costs and increased pressure to import cheaper drugs from abroad, a Pew study finds that not many Americans buy prescription drugs through the internet. Most feel drugs purchased online are not as safe."
Business,The UKs oldest independent stockbroker was today being linked to a deal involving the sale of a 50 stake to US bank JP Morgan Chase.
Business,"Demand for expensive LCD televisions is not growing fast enough to absorb output from a slew of new factories starting production, and analysts expect prices to keep falling into 2005."
Business,Westfield (WDC) and a new company to be formed by Multiplex Group(MXG) and the Reuben brothers today announced they are to propose a \$1.
Business," Singapore #39;s economy slowed in the third quarter but still recorded growth of 7.7 year on year, the government said Monday."
Business,SYDNEY: Australian housing finance figures show a weaker-than-expected 0.4 percent rise in the number of mortgages taken out during the month of August.
Sci/Tech,"The software works its way into a computer, hijacking the Web browser and causing the CD-ROM tray to slide open mysteriously. WASHINGTON: The US government has sued a New Hampshire man in its first attempt "
Sci/Tech,"The industrys latest allies -- Microsoft and Sun -- have supported the publication of Web Services Management (WS-Management), a Web services specification that provides a common way for enterprises to access and exchange management information across "
Sci/Tech,"IBM is now offering enterprises the ability to add two small form-factor SCSI drives internally to the five new HS20 models of BladeCenter systems, which are based on the 2.8 GHz to 3.6 GHz Intel Xeon-processor with 64 bit extensions."
Sports,"Larry Nelson needed a huge comeback, and an extra hole, to win his second Champions Tour event of the year. Nelson rallied from seven strokes off the lead and made a 5-foot "
Sports,"That was indeed a handshake line you saw moments after the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Dodgers in Los Angeles, three games to one, to settle half the bracket for the National League championship series."
Sports,France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has refuted critics of his national squad #39;s current poor run of form. Critics have wondered why the former FIFA Footballer of the Year and current top-performer in 
Sports," Former National League Most Valuable  Player Ken Caminiti, who in 2002 admitted he used steroids,  died of a heart attack in New York on Sunday, Major League  Baseball reported on its Web Site."
Business,"Analysts #39; roasting began before Stern #39;s departure; can congloms fix medium? By Matthew Flamm Published on October 11, 2004."
Sports,Bill Parcells knew the game was getting away from the Dallas Cowboys. Yet he thought one jolt could put them back in control. So with Dallas down only six points and 
World," Car bombers struck twice in rapid succession here Sunday, killing at least 11 people, including an American soldier. Meanwhile, rocket propelled grenade explosions and machine gun fire rocked the "
World,"US forces over the weekend entered the hard-line Islamist stronghold of Latifiya in search of the terrorist group that killed two American contractors and last week beheaded their colleague, British engineer Kenneth Bigley."
World," While relatives kept vigil at hospitals and church parishioners prayed for the dead, investigators scoured the crash site where a bus packed with gamblers overturned, killing 14 passengers..."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has alienated his right wing Likud party with plans to withdraw from Gaza, begins a new legislative session fighting for his government's survival.    Lawmakers were scheduled to vote on two motions of no confidence Monday, the first day of Israel's winter parliamentary session..."
Business," Dubai has started roadshows for a dollar denominated, five year, floating rate sukuk note issue, IFR Credit reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,Sun and Kodak settled their long-running intellectual-property dispute last week. It #39;s far from the last such clash we #39;ll see.
Sports,"David Beckham #39;s booking in England #39;s 2-0 win against Wales rules him out of Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan, but City #39;s Shaun Wright-Phillips isn #39;t guaranteed to take his place in the starting line-up."
Sports,But even she didn #39;t believe it as she looked over her shoulder five times in the last 600 meters at Sunday #39;s LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.
Sports,  The Detroit Lions have learned to win on the road. Michael Vick still is trying to get a handle on the West Coast offense.
World,"Lithuania #39;s opposition Labour party won the first round of parliamentary elections, buoyed by a popular backlash against political scandals, and could head a coalition after a second round vote in two weeks."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Prospects bright in the Wi-Fi arena
Business,"After years in blissful slumber, federal regulators last month suddenly sprang awake, leaped up and slapped Fannie Mae upside the head."
Business,That #39;s despite assurances from Middle East oil producers that they were committed to bringing the price down as a strike began in Africa #39;s largest exporter.
Sci/Tech,The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday asked a federal court to shut down an operation that it said disables users #39; computers in an attempt to bully them into buying anti-spyware products.
Sci/Tech,"DELL Inc. had started to recall power adapters for some of its notebook models because of a risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire or electrical shock, the American company announced on its Web site Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Curious polygon shapes on the surface of Mars are among the latest evidence clearly suggesting the presence of water, and some of it may have appeared there even after the surface was bombarded by objects from distant space."
Sci/Tech,"A list comprising top twenty threats to computers from hackers has been issued by the Sans Institute to guard companies against the most common loopholes in their system, which makes them susceptible to cyber crimes."
Sports,"Keith Miller, the regal allrounder who impressed everyone in pubs to palaces, has died at the age of 84. An Invincible, a Second World War fighter pilot, a journalist, an elderly recluse: Miller was many things."
Sports,"Former National League Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti, who in 2002 admitted he used steroids, died of a heart attack in New York on Sunday, Major League Baseball reported on its Web Site."
Sports,The Supreme Court today stayed the Madras High Court order appointing Justice (retd) S Mohan as the Interim Administrator of BCCI.
Sports,"  There have been prettier games in the streak, and certainly more meaningful ones. But among the hallmarks of the victories the Patriots have collected like so much pocket change over the "
Sports,NEW YORK It appears New York Yankees ace relief pitcher Mariano Rivera will be ready for tomorrow night #39;s American League pennant series opener against Boston.
Sports,"Micky Adams resigned from second division Leicester City on Monday, bringing to an end a turbulent reign of highs and lows at the troubled club."
Sports,"India #39;s top court has set aside a lower court #39;s order suspending all office-bearers of the country #39;s cricket board, including president Ranbir Mahendra, because of alleged misconduct during board elections last month."
Sports,"With a posted total of 42 or higher a the home team is off of a home win the road team scored 24 or more points their last game and the road team played a close gameeither lost by five or less or won by 10 or less, its gone under 27-5."
World,"A Canadian board of inquiry is convening in Scotland to investigate the cause of the fire on the submarine HMCS Chicoutimi, in which an officer was killed."
World,"The prosecution in the Schabir Shaik trial will add another accused to its list of 10 on Wednesday, the Durban High Court heard today."
Sci/Tech,One of the UK's gaming clans has scored a double success at the Olympics of the gaming world.
Sci/Tech,Researchers have found flight simulators may help treat people for chronic dizziness.
World," A nationwide strike to protest fuel price hikes shut down Nigeria's commercial capital on Monday, emptying the streets of most traffic except soldiers and anti riot police in armored vehicles."
Business," Oil prices hit fresh records on Monday,  pushing London Brent crude above  $50 for the first time and  extending a relentless rise that has added around 65 percent to  the cost of crude this year."
Business, The dollar fell to a one month low  against the yen and held near a recent one week low versus the  euro on Monday after weak U.S. jobs data raised questions about  future interest rate hikes in the United States.
Business,"Investor conferences put on by public companies tend to be upbeat affairs. That was indeed the case at    CapitalSource Inc. 's annual presentation to research analysts. About 125 people -- mostly the youngish, mathy types who follow financial service companies for Wall Street -- were crammed into the Fairmont hotel in Foggy Bottom to listen to a procession of crisp, data-laden speeches about CapitalSource."
Business,"House price growth slowed in August, with London seeing the lowest increases in prices, government figures show."
World,Two UN peacekeepers are shot in Haiti over the weekend amid increasing tensions on the island.
Sports,By wire services. Now it #39;s Roy Oswalt  #39;s turn to try to pitch the Astros to their first playoff series victory. He can only hope for more help from his bullpen than Roger Clemens got Sunday.
World,"Islamabad, Oct 11. (PTI):The suspected pro-Taliban abductors of two Chinese engineers in Pakistan #39;s tribal south Waziristan agency bordering Afghanistan today extended the deadline by four hours to kill one of the hostages."
World,Rapper-producers Kanye West and Lil Jon  win three awards each at the Source Hip-Hop Music Awards in Miami.
World, U.S. stocks are seen flat to slightly lower at the open Monday as investors grapple with Friday's disappointing jobs report...
Business,"British insurer Royal  amp; SunAlliance said Monday it plans to transfer more than 1,100 jobs to India over the next few years in a bid to cut costs."
Business,SHARES in drugs giant AstraZeneca bounced back having slumped to a 19-month low earlier today as US regulators formally blocked the launch of its new blood-thinning treatment Exanta.
Sci/Tech,"Industry giants AMD, Intel, Dell, Microsoft and Sun have thrown their weight behind a web services specification that could provide a common way for systems to access and exchange management information."
Sports, #39;Michael Schumacher #39;s recent absence from top spot on the formula one rostrum may have lulled some of his opposition into believing the Ferrari driver was just a little too comfortable with life after clinching his all-time record seventh world 
Sports,"After three tough races, in which he scored a total of just 10-points, Max Biaggi was back to his best at Sepang on Sunday - when he charged through the lead pack and proved the only rider capable of threatening race winner Valentino Rossi."
Sports,"Leicester City have failed in their attempts to persuade manager Micky Adams to reconsider his decision to quit and reluctantly #39; #39; accepted his resignation, the club announced this morning."
World, Tens of millions of Nigerian workers began a four day nationwide strike over rising fuel prices as labour leaders launched their latest challenge to President Olusegun Obasanjo's economic reforms.
Sci/Tech,Agere is working to make tiny drives the heart of MP3 players and other devices. But are nonstandard approaches worth the risk?
Sci/Tech,Forget Internet2. The National LambdaRail is the most ambitious network research project going. But can it save the optical networking industry?
Business,"Oil prices hit fresh records on Monday, pushing London Brent crude above \$50 for the first time and extending a relentless rise that has added around 65 percent to the cost of crude this year."
Business,"Our business is the American Dream. That #39;s the slogan of Fannie Mae, the nation #39;s largest backer of home mortgages. The institution was chartered in 1938 to expand home ownership, but its leadership today "
Sports," John Smoltz, Adam LaRoche and J.D. Drew saved the Atlanta Braves from another quick playoff exit. The Braves pounced on Houston's bullpen as soon as Roger Clemens was gone, rallying from a three run deficit for a 6 5 victory Sunday that tied the best of five NL series at two games apiece."
Sci/Tech,A company which makes software that infiltrates users #39; computers and demands \$30 to be removed has been targeted by US authorities.
Sci/Tech,"Unable to identify a pedestrian who died in an apparent hit-and-run crash more than a decade ago, authorities turned to Google. In little more than a week, they had their man."
Sci/Tech,"Some chief executives boost their companies in speeches. Addressing an IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people ) customer event, CEO Samuel Palmisano attempted to buck up an entire industry."
Sports,"They looked like a team that had quit, and they looked like a team that couldn #39;t be judged too harshly for quitting. There were so many young men in baggy white sweat pants and matching T-shirts on the sideline "
World,"Phnom Penh (VNA) - The Cambodian Senate on Monday endorsed a Throne Council bill, submitted by the National Assembly on Oct. 8, paving the way for the appointment of a successor to King Norodom Sihanouk, who announced he is to  quot;retire quot; on Oct. 7."
World,"CAIRNS, Australia A doctor says a pair of Australian campers are  quot;pretty lucky quot; after tangling with a big crocodile. Authorities say the 14-foot croc grabbed a man as he slept in a tent at a campsite in Queensland."
World," An Israeli aircraft fired a missile Monday at a house in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, wounding five people, including a top Islamic Jihad leader, witnesses and hospital officials said."
Business," U.S. stocks looked set to open flat on  Monday, with high oil prices expected to take center stage amid  light trading volume on the Columbus Day holiday."
Business," Oil prices hit fresh records again on  Monday, pushing London Brent crude above  $50 for the first time  and extending a relentless rise that has added around 65  percent to the cost of crude this year."
World," Afghan officials delayed counting ballots  on Monday to deal with complaints of fraud in a historic  presidential election, but several candidates appeared to be  pulling back from an initial decision to reject the vote."
Business," Friday's weak U.S. jobs data remained  the focus on world financial markets on Monday, with European  stocks barely changed, government bonds consolidating gains and  the dollar still under pressure."
World," An Israeli missile hit the house of a  local Islamic Jihad leader in a refugee camp in the southern  Gaza Strip on Monday, wounding at least two people, Palestinian  medics said."
Business,"LONDON, October 11 (newratings.com) - US-based banking company, JP Morgan Chase (JPM.NYS), has agreed in principle to buy a 50 stake in the oldest British independent stock brokerage firm, Cazenove, for 100 million."
Sci/Tech,IBM has beefed up its popular BladeCenter offering with the introduction of six new models and improved power management features.
Sports,"Melbourne - Australian Keith Miller, rated one of cricket #39;s greatest and crowd-pleasing all-rounders, died here on Monday aged 84."
Sports,"HOUSTON  As the Rockets approached Sunday #39;s exhibition against the Heat at Toyota Center, Houston center Yao Ming was asked about yet another matchup against Shaquille O #39;Neal."
World,Canada #39;s defense minister has spoken of his pride at the way the crew of a crippled submarine acted after a fire on board the vessel that killed an officer.
Sports,Barca expanded their lead with Real Madrid #39;s lackluster 0-0 draw at Villarreal in the Spanish first division league on Sunday.
Sports,"For the first time in four years, the Longhorns parlayed a 10-win regular season into a berth in the Bowl Championship Series. Completing a steady climb in the BCS standings - from 11th in mid-October to "
Business,"C amp;C Group Plc, the maker of Tullamore Dew whiskey that held its initial public offering in May, said first-half profit more than doubled after the sale of a business helped cut debt and reduce interest charges."
Business,"Want to watch your HBO while waiting at the doctor #39;s office, or use your cellphone instead of a portable music player to listen to songs from your home digital jukebox?"
Sci/Tech,"AOL are working on a new own-brand web browser just as the browser wars enter a new phase. Recently, Microsoft really has shot itself in the foot - it looked like the once-bitter war was over and that just "
Sports,"The nearby Baltimore Ravens were the latest team to spoil the return of head coach Joe Gibbs. Things looked good for a while for the burgundy and gold, with Mark Brunell throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to give the Skins a 10-0 lead."
World," An Iraqi militant group has threatened to behead a Turkish hostage within three days unless the United States releases all Iraqi prisoners and Turkish nationals leave Iraq, Al Arabiya television said on Monday."
Business," Australian shopping center giant Westfield is teaming up with property group Multiplex and Aldersgate Investments to make a cash offer for Duelguide, the company which owns British developer Chelsfield."
World,Canada's defence minister praises the bravery and quick thinking of a submarine crew during a fire in rough seas.
Sports,"Carlos Moya defeated Andy Roddick 6-2, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (5) Sunday in Seville, Spain, to clinch Spain #39;s second Davis Cup title, extending the US team #39;s drought in tennis #39; top team competition."
Business,"One of the country #39;s biggest insurance firms, Royal  amp; SunAlliance, is to transfer more than 1,000 jobs to Bangalore in India."
Business,BONN - The German state announced plans Monday to reduce its stake in telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom by some 7 percent in a transaction which could generate revenue amounting to nearly EUR 4.5 billion.
Business,In a statement today supermarket chain Sainsbury said it expected first-half profits to drop nearly two-thirds compared with last year as a result of loss of market share.
Business,SHOPPING centres giant Westfield has cut a deal with fellow Australian developer Multiplex and billionaires Simon and David Reuben to carve up property group Chelsfield in a purchase worth 2.
Business,"LG.Philips LCD Co., the world #39;s second-largest maker of liquid-crystal displays, posted its first profit decline in five quarters after a glut of screens drove prices lower, a survey of analysts showed."
Sci/Tech,"Maxime  quot;Max quot; Faget, an intuitive engineer who became the chief architect of NASA #39;s Mercury capsule and a key contributor to the design of three other manned spacecraft, has died."
Sci/Tech,"As information security threats have grown more lethal in the past decade, many senior executives still remain in the dark when it comes to protecting their organizations."
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. said Thursday that it has won a \$700 million, 5-year contract to provide computers and services for Royal Philips Electronics."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, a former Houston Astros third baseman and National League Most Valuable Player whose career came crashing down under the burden of drug and legal problems, died of a massive heart "
Sports,The New York Yankees beat the Twins 6-to-5 Saturday to advance to the AL Championship. They will play the Boston Red Sox. Ruben Sierra hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning.
Sports,UNITED #39;S plc board have told Malcolm Glazer to put his money where his mouth is. Representatives of the American tycoon are understood to have mooted an offer of 300p per share to the United board which now wants to know how he is going to pay for it.
Sports,"While Tom Brady, fat-lipped courtesy of an unidentified Dolphins defender, took a knee in the backfield as the final minute ticked away, Rodney Harrison and Richard Seymour "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft intensified its legal assault on spam with the filing of seven lawsuits against alleged spammers marketing sexually explicit material, the company said last week."
Sci/Tech," Insurer Royal and Sun Alliance became the latest high profile British firm to announce a mass transfer of jobs to India, saying it plans to move 1,100 positions there by 2006, saving the group 10 million pounds annually (14.5 million euros, 18.0 million dollars)."
Business,"LONDON : Insurer Royal and Sun Alliance became the latest high-profile British firm to announce a mass transfer of jobs to India, saying it plans to move 1,100 positions there by 2006, saving the group 10 million pounds annually (14."
Business,A sweeping corporate tax bill that would dole out nearly \$140 billion in business breaks over the next decade was unexpectedly delayed in the Senate on Sunday over its failure 
Business,"Sainsbury expects first-half profits to slump nearly two-thirds from last year, as it bleeds market share to rivals and reels from an exodus of top staff."
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif. A Union City start-up company is introducing a service today that is sure to raise the eyebrows of Hollywood. Orb Networks will unveil a service that allows subscribers to remotely access "
Business,"Costs linked to recalls and quality problems at DaimlerChrysler #39;s Japanese truck and bus unit will hit third-quarter operating profits by \$493 million, according to the company."
Sci/Tech," quot;Realtors continue to be more technologically savvy than their counterparts in years past, and have integrated numerous technological tools into their day-to-day businesses as well as "
Sports,Liverpool forward Harry Kewell will be fit for Australia #39;s Confederations Cup qualifier against Solomon Islands on Tuesday after shrugging off a groin injury on Monday.
World,Only a small number of followers of radical Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr handed over their weapons today at the start of a ceasefire aimed at ending weeks of fighting between US troops and insurgents in the Baghdad #39;s impoverished Sadr City neighbourhood.
World,"Canada will hold a naval inquiry into the cause of a fire that broke out on a submarine last week, killing one sailor and leaving the vessel drifting in the Atlantic, Canadian Defense "
World,Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announced Monday charges had been filed against six men in the deadly February bombing of a ferry.
World,China has rejected Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian #39;s call for dialogue and peace talks. President Chen made the overture during a much-publicized National Day speech in Taipei on Sunday.
World,Officials in Haiti say two soldiers with the UN peacekeeping force in the Caribbean country have been shot and wounded in separate incidents.
World," CHAGMALAI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Islamic militants holding  two Chinese engineers hostage in Pakistan threatened to kill  one on Monday unless security forces ended a siege of their  hideout, a tactic the interior minister said had echoes of  Iraq."
World," Cardinal Jaime Sin, the powerbroker at  the heart of Philippine people power revolts, was rushed to a  Manila hospital on Monday after reportedly suffering a heart  attack, church officials and local media said."
World,profile fraud and corruption trial begins of Deputy President Jacob Zuma's financial advisor.
Sci/Tech,"Women are better at  maintaining their self-control when they drink, researchers find."
Business,"J Sainsbury Plc, Britain #39;s third- largest supermarket chain, said first-half profit fell by as much as 66 percent as the company lost business to Tesco Plc and Wal- Mart Stores Inc."
Sports,Former world number one Justine Henin-Hardenne has decided to quit tennis for the rest of the yearin a bid to recover from exhaustion.
Sports,"Australian cricket legend Keith Miller passed away peacefully today, aged 84, in a nursing home on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne."
Sports,Director of Football Dave Bassett has taken temporary charge of the Foxes after the resignation of Micky Adams. Bassett was in charge of Leicester for six months with Adams as his number two in the 2001/02 
World,US Defense Secretary Donal Rumsfeld paid a secret visit to Iraq on Sunday and inspected plans to secure precarious areas ahead of the national elections in January.
World,"The death toll from flash floods and landslides in India #39;s northeast in the past week has risen to 162, with another five bodies recovered today."
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc. , the No. 7 U.S. bank, on Monday said it put two senior finance executives on paid leave, and expects to restate first  and second quarter profit higher as it fixes errors in how it accounts for loan losses."
Business, Excerpts from the citation awarding the 2004 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences to Finn E. Kydland of Norway and Edward C. Prescott of the United States for their contributions to dynamic macroeconomics and the time consistency of economic policy and the driving forces behind business cycles.
Business," Troubled grocery chain J Sainsbury PLC, Britain's third biggest supermarket retailer, said Monday it expected to announce a big drop in profits for the first half of this year."
Business," U.S. stocks looked set to open nearly  unchanged on Monday amid expected light trading volume on the  Columbus Day holiday, but record high oil prices could put  pressure on markets."
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STI.N</A>, the No. 7  U.S. bank, on Monday said it put two senior finance executives  on paid leave, and expects to restate first  and second quarter  profit higher as it fixes errors in how it accounts for loan  losses."
World, President George W. Bush's tactic heading into the third and final presidential debate this week is to paint his opponent John Kerry as a dangerous leftist who wants to increase the government's role in public life.
Sci/Tech,"Napster developer Shawn Fanning is back with a new file-sharing program -- but this time it #39;s legit. Without revealing all the details of his new venture, Snocap, Inc."
Business,"Old age is ""an illness for which there is no cure"" for many employers, according to new research."
Sci/Tech,"Company plans to begin shipping in February its Open Enterprise Server, which combines open source and commercial networking platforms."
Sci/Tech,The battle over digital copyrights and illegal file sharing is often portrayed as a struggle between Internet scofflaws and greedy corporations.
Sci/Tech,A Mac news site says iPods that display digital photos may be under Christmas trees this year.
Business,"About 4.4 million now under recall; firm says units can overheat, possibly causing fire or shock. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Dell Inc."
World,"A bomb exploded Sunday at a Shiite mosque in the city of Lahore, killing at least four people and injuring others, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Plumtree Software further extended its portal-based, Web applications building and management platform Monday, announcing upgrades to its Content and Collaboration servers, APIs for search and collaboration, and support and services for J2EE and .Net platforms."
Sci/Tech,"CANNES, FRANCE -- Microsoft Corp. still hopes to settle with the European Commission over the sanctions ordered against it to correct its anticompetitive behavior, even as its appeal of the case winds its way through the legal channels, a senior company executive said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"  Former Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjay Kumar made a surprise appearance at the Etre technology conference in Cannes on Monday, three weeks after his indictment for securities fraud and obstruction of justice."
Sci/Tech,"Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) on Monday will launch the successor line to its Onyx visualization systems. Called Prism, the systems will be based on Intel Corp.'s Itanium 2 processor and the Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech,"  Regardless of whether Oracle Corp. succeeds in its hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc., market leader SAP AG will be the one to reap the benefits, an executive for the German company said on Sunday.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get go. Find out more.</p>"
Business,"Poles signed waiting lists Sunday for a chance to buy shares in their largest bank, using a signup system from communist times to impose order on the crush of interested investors."
Business," Gasoline prices have climbed nearly 8 cents a gallon in the last two weeks because of record high crude oil prices, and they are likely to continue rising, an industry analyst said Sunday."
Sports,"Three men have been cleared of blackmailing Wayne Rooney #39;s former football agent after it emerged he had misled the court. John Hyland, Christopher Bacon and Anthony Bacon were on trial at Warrington Crown "
Sports,"Bee Staff Writers. SAN FRANCISCO - As Eric Johnson drove to the stadium Sunday morning, his bruised ribs were so sore, he wasn #39;t sure he #39;d be able to suit up for the game."
Sports,The Supreme Court has stayed the election and appointment of Jagmohan Dalmiya as Patron-in-Chief of the BCCI. The court has also stayed the appointment of Justice S Mohan as BCCI administrator and restored 
World,A TEENAGER has set a wacky new world record ... by stuffing more than three McDonald #39;s burgers into his mouth without swallowing.
Sci/Tech,"Whether I #39;m on the Internet or not, there is a noise that comes out of my computer like a cat crying. That #39;s not a cat. It #39;s supposed to be Beethoven."
Sci/Tech," Plumtree Software further extended its portal based, Web applications building and management platform Monday, announcing upgrades to its Content and Collaboration servers, APIs for search and collaboration, and support and services for J2EE and .Net platforms."
World,The Bush administration's efforts to carry out the first phase of the law have been plagued with difficulties.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Blizzard wins online game suit...CA adds utility-like mainframe pricing, expects...Salesforce.com reports subscriber surge."
World,Two American soldiers were killed and five injured Monday in a rocket attack in Baghdad. The military said the incident occurred in the southern part of the city but provided no other details.
World,"Satellite television broadcast company DirecTV Group Inc. said Monday that it plans to purchase stakes in Sky Brasil, Sky Mexico and Sky Multi-Country Partners from News Corp., Liberty Media Corp. and others for \$579 million in cash, as part of a reorganization of the company's Latin American operations."
Business,"Britains leading insurance firm Royal and Sun Alliance today announced it would shift 1,100 of its jobs to India, saving the company 18 million dollars annually."
Sports," Former National League Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti, who in 2002 admitted he used steroids, died of a heart attack in New York on Sunday, Major League Baseball reported on its Web Site."
Sports, Former No. 1 player Justine Henin Hardenne ended her Monday season because of continued problems with an energy sapping virus. The blood disorder weakened her since April although she won the singles gold medal at the Olympics.
Business," Diebold Inc. , the leading maker of automated teller machines, on Monday reduced its third quarter and full year earnings forecasts as it absorbs costs for recertifying its electronic voting machines in California and for expenses related to a pending civil action in that state."
Business," FRANKFURT/LONDON Oct 11 (Reuters) - Germany sold a 6.3  percent stake in phone operator Deutsche Telekom on Monday,  raising up to 4.5 billion euros (\$5.6 billion) to help it curb  a burgeoning budget deficit."
Sci/Tech,"Google Update? Don't Panic!\\There has been a great deal of speculation about a shift coming in Google's ranking algorithms over the past few weeks. Several recent pieces of evidence point to a coming shift however it is very difficult to predict what, if anything will happen. It's pretty much a ..."
Sci/Tech,"AOL Building a Browser\\Firefox seems to have reignited the browser war. First, Google made headlines when it got hold of the domain name GBrowser.com pointing towards a possible browser release from them. Now, reports are out on a possible standalone browser from the AOL stable to be simply called AOL ..."
Business,The company has placed chief credit officer Sandra W. Jansky and controller Jorge Arrieta on paid administrative leave until the review is completed.
Business,"SunTrust Banks Inc. (STI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it put two senior finance executives on paid leave, and expects to restate first- and second-quarter "
Business,Sainsburys showed further evidence it was suffering at the hands of price-cutting rivals today as it warned that first half profits would slump by nearly two-thirds.
Business,"Food and drinks firm C amp;C Group today said profits had risen 6 despite bad weather and the public smoking ban. C amp;C, formerly known as Cantrell  amp; Cochrane, said operating profits had increased to 64."
Business,"Stocks were headed for a mixed-to-lower opening on Monday after oil prices spiked to new record highs, raising fears that soaring energy costs could crimp corporate profits."
Business,"Poles signed waiting lists for a chance to buy shares in their largest bank, using a signup system from communist times to impose order on the crush of interested investors."
Business,and it has caught the government on the hop. Tony Blair will be told this week that a staggering 10 million pensioners could end up in chronic 
Sci/Tech,Sony has once again reiterated its plan to ship PlayStation Portable (PSP) in Japan by the end of the year and in Europe and the US during Q1 2005.
Sports,"BRUSSELS, Belgium Former top-ranked Justine Henin-Hardenne (EH #39;-nah ar-DEHN #39;) has ended her competitive tennis season because of an energy-draining virus."
Sports,"STAFF WRITER. Peterson joined several fellow defensive starters on the sidelines: linebacker Derek Smith (leg), defensive end Andre Carter (back) and cornerback Mike Rumph (broken arm)."
Sports,"So what now? USC and Oklahoma, having just survived their high-profile weekends, in the fast lanes to the Orange Bowl? Yes, USC has a relentless nature that wears opponents down -- outscoring "
World,"President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday made his first public appearance after his arrest on Saturday by men of the State Security Service (SSS) and vowed that today #39;s nationwide strike would continue as scheduled."
World,  Don Ezra Nicholas is proclaiming himself to be the Burger King    even though he was stuffing McDonald #39;s hamburgers into his mouth.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, Sun and a trio of other leading hardware vendors today published the WS-Management specification, which spells out how data centers can use Web services "
Sports,"Aston Villa goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has pulled out of Denmark #39;s squad for Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Turkey because of a back injury, the Danish football association (DBU) said on Monday."
World,Two American soldiers were killed and five injured Monday in a rocket attack in Baghdad. The military said the incident occurred in the southern part of the city but provided no other details.
Business, U.S. stocks opened slightly higher on  Monday ahead of a busy week of corporate earnings. Oil prices  climbed to new highs in London and New York.
World," A Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8,000 Muslim men and boys surrendered Saturday, the government said."
World, The chief rival to Afghan President Hamid  Karzai in last week's historic presidential election said on  Monday he and several other candidates had dropped a plan to  boycott the election process.
Business,The price of crude oil futures surged to new highs Monday despite assurances from Middle East oil producers that they were committed to bringing the price down as a strike began in Africa's largest exporter.
World," Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, in his  first public comments since bombs killed at least 32 people at  Red Sea resorts, said on Monday the world needed a  U.N. sponsored conference to deal with international terrorism."
World, Turkey said on Monday it would seek  changes in the European Commission's report on its candidacy  before EU leaders meet on Dec. 17 to decide whether to open  entry talks with Ankara.
World,"The Bush campaign runs a new attack ad against John Kerry, saying he fails to understand the war on terror."
Business,Oil prices on the London market broke through the 50 US dollars per barrel level for the first time during Monday morning trading.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Chennai, Oct 11 : Former Supreme Court judge S. Mohan, appointed interim administrator of the Indian cricket board by the Madras High Court, Monday reported to the court about his being locked out of the board #39;s office in Mumbai."
Sports,Michael Vick continues to look very uncomfortable in the West Coast offense. He is not natural in his movements and is trying to be the  quot;perfect quot; quarterback.
Business,"SunTrust Banks Inc., the seventh- largest US bank, said it will restate results for the first and second quarters of this year because the company incorrectly calculated loan losses."
Business,The Conservatives today unveiled an eight-point plan to  quot;restore our saving culture quot; ahead of the publication tomorrow of the government #39;s long-awaited Turner report on pensions.
Business,Making toys is a fun business to be in and some toy manufacturers say they #39;re trying to keep it that way -- even if it means taking on the  quot;playground bully quot; Wal-Mart.
Business,Stocks bobbed higher at Monday #39;s open after two sessions of heavy selling driven by surging oil prices and a disappointing employment report.
Sci/Tech,"Dell and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a wide reaching recall of about 990,000 power adapters. The power adapters are being recalled because they can overheat and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock."
Sports,"The dashing Keith Miller, aged 26, after making 188 for Victoria at the Adelaide Oval in 1946. Photo: File. Mere life was not enough to contain Keith Miller, who died yesterday, aged 84."
Sports,"Caminiti #39;s career spanned 15 years, during which he played with four different teams (Houston, San Diego, Texas, Atlanta) before retiring three years ago."
World,US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said yesterday the number of troops in Iraq could be cut after the January elections in that country.
World,Egypt wants to send troops into the demilitarised buffer zone along the border with Israel. The move is in response to last week #39;s triple suicide bombing targeting Israeli tourists in Sinai.
World," French President Jacques Chirac pushed for expanded economic and academic ties in Shanghai on Monday, speaking before students at a leading university and lunching with former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin."
World,"PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has moved closer towards selecting a new monarch to replace abdicated King Norodom Sihanouk, with the country #39;s Senate approving a bill needed to appoint his successor."
Sci/Tech," Concerned health officials began investigating what went wrong at a British vaccine plant where half the U.S. flu shots were made, while Americans jostled for now scarce immunizations on Friday."
Business, SunTrust Banks said Monday it expects to restate its first and second quarter 2004 earnings after finding accounting irregularities in the way it recorded loan loss allowances for some auto loans.
Business,"Diebold Inc., a maker of automated teller machines, on Monday cut its third-quarter and yearly profit views, citing legal and other costs from the controversy over security and certification of its electronic voting machines in California."
Business,"LG.Philips LCD said Monday its third-quarter net income dropped on year and fell short of forecasts, as high supplies led to lower prices of its liquid crystal display panels."
Business,"Southeast Asia #39;s stock markets were among the world #39;s best performers as the fourth quarter began. Christopher Wood, the top Asia strategist in Institutional Investor #39;s fund-manager survey last year, is betting the gains are just starting."
Business,"The European Central Bank (ECB) is confident of a continuing gradual recovery in the eurozone area despite rising oil prices, ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said in an interview with French magazine L #39;Express on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Television has been something of a great white whale for Microsoft. The company has tried to sell WebTV and build software for TVs and cable boxes.
Sci/Tech,"A list of the worst 20 security vulnerabilities bedevilling Windows and *Nix systems was unveiled last Friday by the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Aging but still on the go, climbing in and around craters, tapping into the mysteries of strangely cracked rocks, the two roving vehicles Spirit and Opportunity have explored Mars about three times as long as originally scheduled and keep finding "
Sports,SOCCEROOS coach Frank Farina believes the return of Harry Kewell has re-invigorated his side for tonight #39;s dead rubber with the Solomon Islands.
Sports,"Five of the Top 6-ranked players on the WTA Tour compete this week at the Tier I stop in Moscow, though that could change with the possible withdrawal of top seed Amelie Mauresmo, who sustained a muscle pull in her leg Sunday, forcing her to pull from the "
Sports,  Former No. 1 player Justine Henin Hardenne ended her season Monday because of continued problems with an energy sapping virus.
Sports,"Former National League Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti died of a heart attack at age 41 in New York, the New York Times reported Monday."
Sports,"Sports India  gt; New Delhi, Oct 11 : The Supreme Court today stayed the Madras High Court order appointing Justice (retd) S Mohan as the Interim Administrator of BCCI."
Sports,Scotland captain Barry Ferguson and defender Russell Anderson missed training on Monday and are struggling to be fit for the World Cup qualifier in Moldova.
Sci/Tech," Nobel laureate James Watson, the co discoverer of the structure of DNA, on Monday defended stem cell research, saying researchers must be able to search for ways to improve quality of life despite the field's uncertainties."
Sci/Tech, They may share a border but South Africa's Kruger National Park and the copper mines around the town of Phalaborwa are worlds apart.
Sci/Tech," The number of tigers in Bangladesh's mangrove swamps has risen by more than 50 to 419 in the last decade, thanks to the government's steps to save the endangered species, the Environment and Forest Minister said on Saturday."
World," European Union foreign ministers  agreed to lift an arms embargo on Libya on Monday, recognizing  Tripoli's renunciation of weapons of mass destruction and its  wish to move closer to the bloc."
World," The handover of a Bosnian Serb war  crimes suspect to The Hague at the weekend was a deliberate  cooperation test for Serbia arranged by U.N. chief prosecutor  Carla del Ponte, Belgrade radio reported on Monday."
World, Cambodia's efforts to choose a  successor to King Norodom Sihanouk after his surprise  abdication cleared a last legal hurdle on Monday when the  country's top constitutional body ruled the process valid.
World,"More international co-operation is needed if spam is to be stopped, a conference is told."
Business,Stocks bobbed higher Monday morning after two sessions of heavy selling driven by surging oil prices and a disappointing employment report.
Business,LG.Philips LCD Co. Ltd. reported a worse-than-expected 15 percent drop in quarterly profits on tumbling flat-screen prices and warned a global supply surplus could push prices down by a further third.
Business,"  Gabelli Asset Management Inc., run by star money manager Mario Gabelli, received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to its investigation of improper fund share trading, the firm said in a regulatory filing."
Sci/Tech,"What if, on election day, you wrote in your presidential vote? I'm not trying to persuade you to vote for one or the other, or even for a third party. It's not a trick, My real name isn't George M. Bush, and I'm not going to go to court and claim you were really voting for me. Just write it in. Make a statement that you vote for whom you choose and that it has nothing to do with whichever they feel like printing on the ballot."
Sci/Tech,The X Prize Foundation and the World Technology Network announced today the formation of a joint venture to launch a series of technology incentive prizes to help spur innovation 
Sports,"There are hundreds of wannabe Hollywood star names who could attest to it. That is, inheriting a famous name does not always mean that the path to global acclaim will be easy."
Sports,"IT DOESN #39;T matter if it was his goal or not. As far as Michael Owen was concerned, there were no doubts, just a surge in self-belief as he reclaimed the crown that had been slipping."
Sports,"NEW DELHI: In an attempt to create a level playing field for smooth administration of cricket in India, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras high court order appointing a former SC judge S Mohan as administrator of the Board of Control for "
World,A total of 32 people were killed in Thursday night #39;s (Oct 7) terror attacks on two Sinai holiday resorts frequented by Israelis: 29 at the Taba Hilton and three at Ras a-Satan.
World,Subsidising cheap fuel costs the government in Abuja more than \$2bn (1.25bn) a year - and President Olusegun Obasanjo has spent much of his second term in power trying to get rid of that subsidy.
World," Pakistani police have detained more than a dozen people after a suicide bomber attacked a Shiite Muslim mosque in eastern city Lahore killing three people plus himself, a security official said Monday."
World,The European Union on Monday ended 11 years of sanctions against Libya and eased an arms embargo to reward the North African country for giving up plans to develop weapons of mass destruction.
Sports,The Manchester City flier is hoping to win his second cap in Azerbaijan on Wednesday night while the injured and suspended England skipper is forced to sit the game out.
Sports," The Houston Astros have never won a playoff series in franchise history. Winners of 13 straight division titles, the Atlanta Braves are also hoping to break a Division Series jinx."
Business," DirecTV Group  the largest U.S. satellite television service, will buy its controlling shareholder News Corp Ltd.'s  stakes in Sky Latin America for  #36;579 million and combine its operations with DirecTV Latin America, the companies said on Monday."
World," Democratic presidential candidate Senator John Kerry hailed actor Christopher Reeve  quot;America's hero, quot; and vowed to keep up the campaign for stem cell research championed by the man known best as  quot;Superman. quot;"
Business," DirecTV Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DTV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DTV.N</A> the largest U.S.  satellite television service, will buy its controlling  shareholder News Corp Ltd.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NCP.AX target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NCP.AX</A> stakes in Sky Latin  America for  $579 million and combine its operations with  DirecTV Latin America, the companies said on Monday."
Business," The dollar rose against the euro in  thin trading on Monday as investors took profits on the single  European currency, which gained on Friday after a surprisingly  weaker U.S. employment report."
Business,"The Moscow Arbitration Court ruled Monday that the embattled oil giant Yukos must pay some \$1.4 billion in fines and penalties as part of a \$4.1 billion back-tax claim for 2001, the Interfax news agency reported."
World," Northern Ireland's bitterly divided  politicians have only a few weeks left to agree a new peace  settlement for the province, a leading member of the Irish  Republican Army's political ally Sinn Fein said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a legal complaint against two companies that allegedly infected computers with spyware and pop-up advertising, then tried to sell spyware-blocking software."
Sci/Tech,"Maxime Faget conceived and proposed the development of the one-man spacecraft used in Project Mercury, which put the first American astronauts into suborbital flight, then orbital flight "
Sci/Tech,"Mobile operator Vodafone UK has launched Vodafone Text Centre, a service that allows users to send and receive text messages from PCs."
Sci/Tech,"IBM will soon begin shipping upgraded models of its HS20 and JS20 blade servers, including a new SCSI option for the HS20 that will double the number of SCSI blades that users can fit into a single chassis."
Sci/Tech,German engineering and manufacturing company Siemens will add more broadband technology to its growing portfolio of new high-speed wireless systems slated for delivery early next year.
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Rangers defender Craig Moore is expected to be out eight weeks as he will have hernia surgery Monday."
Sports,The news got worse for the Solomon Islands when it was confirmed Australia #39;s leading player Harry Kewell was passed fit to play in the second leg of the Oceania Nations Cup final.
Sports,"Tributes have continued to flow for Australian all-rounder Keith Miller, who died at the age of 84. Cricket Victoria #39;s Kevin Jacobs says Miller was admired around the world."
Sports,England are sitting pretty and well on the way to World Cup qualification after beating Wales - and with the added bonus of new options opening up for Sven-Goran Eriksson all the time.
Sports,  Japan #39;s Makoto Tamada took provisional pole position for Sunday #39;s Malaysian Grand Prix after lapping inside the track record in Friday #39;s first qualifying.
Sports,"  The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their pennant hopes Sunday, with a 6 2 National League Division Series loss to the St."
Sci/Tech," U.S. Internet job search company Monster Worldwide Inc.  could enter the Japanese market next year as strength in its European businesses allows it to look further afield, the company's founder said on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Conferencing and collaboration equipment provider Polycom on Monday announced a series of offerings designed to bring business quality conferencing features to personal desktops. The products follow up on a collaborative agreement struck with Microsoft earlier this year to develop rich media services.
Sci/Tech," Companies are accused of infecting PCs, and then selling spyware blocking software."
Sci/Tech, Finland's consumer watchdog said on  Monday it had reprimanded broadcasters for causing children to  run up huge mobile phone bills with interactive television game  and chat programs.
World," Every day, an army of campaigners fans out across central Florida's ""I 4 corridor"" in search of suburban moms, transplanted Puerto Ricans, teenagers and any other potential voter wavering between John Kerry and George W. Bush."
Sci/Tech,Conferencing and collaboration equipment provider Polycom on Monday announced a series of offerings designed to bring business-quality conferencing features to personal desktops. The products follow up on a collaborative agreement struck with Microsoft earlier this year to develop rich media services.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is behind schedule in complying with a court order to document its proprietary communications protocols, according to U.S. authorities monitoring its behavior. It also plans to release the documents in a file format that cannot be annotated, and can only be used with Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, they said in a report published Friday."
Business,"Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin Corp. has completed its acquisition of Sporlan Valve of Washington, Mo., the companies said Monday."
Business,"MOSCOW, October 11 (Itar-Tass) -- Moscows Arbitration Court on Monday rejected the oil major YUKOS statement challenging the judge who is hearing the Tax Ministrys 40."
Business,Oil futures prices rose slightly Monday despite assurances from Middle East countries that they were committed to keeping the market well supplied as a strike began in Africa #39;s largest exporter of crude.
Business,"Poles signed waiting lists Sunday for a chance to buy shares in their largest bank, using a signup system from communist times to impose order on the crush of interested investors."
Business,TROUBLED New Zealand electricity distributor Vector has agreed to buy Australian Gas Light #39;s 66.05 per cent stake in New Zealand gas pipelines operator NGC Holdings.
Business,"Computer Sciences Corp. won a \$1.35 billion contract to manage phone and computer networks for Ascension Health, the biggest US nonprofit health care system."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Trade Commission has taken the first step to crack down on the wave of spyware that is being installed on user #39;s machines without their knowledge.
Sci/Tech,"STOCKHOLM, Sweden, October 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an agreement between Vodafone UK, Starhome and General Wireless, Vodafone #39;s business customers can now send and receive text messages (SMS) in their MS-Outlook and Lotus Notes."
Sci/Tech,Siemens Communications said Friday that it will develop wireless broadband products using FLASH-OFDM technology from Flarion Technologies.
Sci/Tech,"NINTENDO will defend its dominance of the portable games market with the launch of the wireless Nintendo DS, a handheld double-screen console, the video game maker says."
Sci/Tech,"Web Services Management supports a full spectrum of usage models, including the management of everything from silicon components and handheld devices to PCs, servers and large-scale data centers."
Sci/Tech,"The technology promises download speeds of 1 to 1.5 MB per second, reaching peaks of up to 3.2 MBps. So far, Cisco, IBM and Nortel, all major sources of equipment to telecom service providers worldwide, have "
Sports,"THE second leg is a dead rubber, but Frank Farina has refused to ease off naming an even stronger Socceroos side, including Harry Kewell, for tonight #39;s match against the Solomon Islands."
Sports,"The Atlanta Braves don #39;t have the dominating pitching or explosive hitting of previous years, but they do have a penchant for scratching out wins, as they did Sunday, beating "
Sports,He walked out on the Foxes despite the club #39;s efforts to persuade him to stay. Director of football Dave Bassett has been placed in temporary charge of team affairs while the club consider their next move.
World,"A bomb planted by the Muslim militant group Abu Sayyaf led to the sinking of a Philippine ferry and the death of more than 100 people in February, the government said on Monday."
World,"The question comes up every year: Does the Nobel Peace Prize matter? This year #39;s winner, Wangari Maathai of Kenya, is living proof the 103-year-old prize is an honour some people richly deserve."
World,"Lithuania #39;s Labor Party, led by Russian-born millionaire Viktor Uspaskich, won a general election after promising to boost social welfare in the Baltic nation that joined the European Union in May."
Sci/Tech,"Companies are accused of infecting PCs, and then selling spyware-blocking software."
Sports, World number one Vijay Singh faces a  first round encounter with victorious European Ryder Cup  captain Bernhard Langer in the World Match Play Championship at  Wentworth Thursday.
Sci/Tech,Group is asking the Supreme Court to overturn decision in favor of file-swapping networks.
Sports, Guatemala coach Ramon Maradiaga  believes his players were too individualistic in Saturday's 5 0  drubbing by Costa Rica and urged them not to repeat their  mistakes in Wednesday's qualifier against Honduras.
World, A Shi'ite militia disarmament plan that  could end weeks of fighting in Baghdad got slowly under way on  Monday as Iraq's interim government pursued peace talks with  the rebel held Sunni Muslim city of Falluja.
Business,"Royal  amp; Sun Alliance, the UK #39;s second biggest insurer, today incurred the wrath of unions by announcing plans to move more than 1,000 jobs to India."
Business,PERENNIAL takeover target and suitor National Foods has identified SPC Ardmona as a merger partner in a deal that would add packaged fruit to its own dairy operations and build a major Australian food company.
Business,"Parker Hannifin Corp., a maker of motion-control equipment, said Monday it completed its acquisition of refrigeration and air conditioning company Sporlan Valve Co."
Sci/Tech,"More than half of the latest vulnerabilities to IT systems are commonly identified loopholes that organisations have failed to fix, since discovering them last year."
Business,Saudi Arabia #39;s Oil Minister Ali Naimi said the kingdom has raised its capacity to 11 million barrels per day. Kuwait #39;s Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al Sabah called on OPEC 
Business,"The US Senate, after a weekend of behind-the-scenes negotiations, struck a deal to allow passage of a sweeping bill to provide \$136 billion (?110 billion) in corporate "
Business,The Prime Minister has waded into the pensions crisis by calling for people not to be  quot;written off quot; at the age of 65. He was speaking ahead of a long-awaited official report which is expected to show a multi 
Business,MOSCOW The Russian oil company Yukos will have to pay a heavy price for not paying its taxes on time. The Moscow Arbitration Court ruled today it must pay some one-point-four (b) billion dollars in fines and 
Sci/Tech,The FTC has taken legal action in an effort to shut down Seismic Entertainment Productions and SmartBot.Net -- two companies that have become notorious as distributors of spyware.
Sports,Irish show jumper Cian O #39;Connor says he is not a cheat after it emerged that a second horse owned and ridden by the Olympic gold medallist tested positive in a drugs test.
Sports, Joey Harrington threw for a touchdown and Artose Pinner ran for another as the Detroit Lions upset Atlanta 17 10 at the Georgia Dome.
Sports," Quarterback Michael Bishop has helped keep the Toronto Argonauts entrenched in second place in the CFL #39;s East Division, but his hold on the starting job likely is about to expire."
World,"The vote by EU foreign ministers in Brussels Monday came after lobbying by Italy to lift the ban, so Libya can strengthen its borders against illegal immigration."
World,A bomb probably planted by the Abu Sayyaf caused the fire that sank the SuperFerry 14 and killed over 100 people last Feb. 27 in what could have been the countrys worst terrorist attack 
World," An Islamic militant group said it had beheaded a Turkish contractor and his Iraqi translator in Iraq for working with U.S. forces there, Al Jazeera television reported on Monday."
World," One day after visiting Iraq, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld toured a spruced up military base here Monday and heard a Romanian government sales pitch for making it a new American outpost within easy reach of potential hot spots in the Middle East and Central Asia."
World," Rescue crews were searching for survivors Monday after a large wooden canoe capsized on a lake in eastern Congo, killing at least 23 people, a spokesman for the U.N. peacekeeping force said."
World," An Al Qaeda linked group said it had beheaded a Turkish contractor and an Iraqi Kurd who worked with US forces in Iraq, in statements posted on an Islamist website and a video showing the killings."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney hammered away at familiar themes in a visit to New Jersey Monday, portraying Democrat Sen. John Kerry as indecisive in a speech to a couple of thousand Republican faithful."
Business,Guaranteed pension benefits hang like the Sword of Damocles over corporate earnings.
Business,"One of the country #39;s biggest insurance firms today announced plans to transfer more than 1,100 jobs to India over the next few years, sparking fears of a  quot;crisis quot; in the UK."
Business,"OCTOBER 11, 2004 (REUTERS) - NEW YORK -- Diebold Inc., the leading maker of automated teller machines, today reduced its third-quarter and full-year earnings forecasts as it absorbs costs for recertifying its electronic voting machines in California and "
Sci/Tech,"Whether formed on Earth or brought here by meteorites, -amino acids are widely assumed to have been present in the prebiotic chemical soup."
Sports,"  A grieving Mariano Rivera returned to Panama after two family members were electrocuted in his pool, but the star reliever intends to be in New York when the Yankees open their playoff series with the Boston Red Sox."
World,"The foreign ministers #39; meeting of the European Union (EU) decided in Luxembourg Monday to lift the arms ban against Libya, which the bloc imposed 18 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"SPYWARE COMPANY executive Sanford Wallace and his two companies, Seismic Entertainment Productions and SmartBot.Net will be the first to have the dubious honour of being charged by the FTC."
Sports,FRANK LAMPARD has warned England they need to be  quot;spot on quot; in terms of their approach to avoid a potential banana skin in Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan.
World,Followers of radical cleric Moqtada Sadr trickled in to police stations in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City district to hand in weapons today under a deal seen as a key step toward ending weeks of fighting with US and Iraqi forces in the Shiite militant stronghold.
World,"Ariel Sharon, the Israeli Prime Minister, has said he will put his Gaza settlement withdrawal plan before parliament at the end of the month."
World,"A car bomb exploded at a US military convoy in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, causing several casualties, the army and Iraqi officials said."
Sci/Tech," Sherry Neal checked the refrigerated shelves of her 7 Eleven store, touched the screen of a small handheld computer and got an instant four week sales history on turkey sandwiches."
Sci/Tech," F5 bolsters firewall family The latest additions to F5 Networks #8217; lineup are two new security products announced Monday that are designed for enterprise networks. FirePass 4100 is the latest version of F5 #8217;s firewall product line designed to provide secure remote access to corporate applications and data using a standard Web browser. The firewall secures Web based remote access to corporate applications and desktops. TrafficShield 4100 is a Web application firewall designed for the application layer of networks that enforces granular security policies to protect Web applications, as well as database information from both random and targeted application security attacks. Prices for FirePass begin at  #36;24,990 for 100 concurrent users, and TrafficShield prices begin at  #36;39,990. FirePass 4100 and TrafficShield 4100 are available this week. FirePass 4100, TrafficShield 4100, F5 Networks"
Sci/Tech, Experts say few migrating monarch butterflies are being spotted in Vermont this year where once they were common autumn sights.
Sci/Tech," Despite a federal rule changing the type of hooks that longline fishermen may use, the sea turtle population is declining, officials say."
Sci/Tech," Namibia lost a bid on Monday for permission to export 4,400 pounds of ivory annually at a United"
Sci/Tech," Kenya withdrew Monday a proposal to give lions more protection by clamping a lid on global trade in the big cat and its body parts, deferring to suggestions to give the matter more study."
Business,Russian oil and gas company Yukos has suffered another setback in its battle to avoid paying billions of dollars in back taxes and avoid bankruptcy.
Business,Boeing Co. #39;s chief executive on Monday said his call for Washington to end a pact with Europe on aircraft development funding was not aimed at garnering political support ahead of the US presidential election.
Business,Financial problems in the airline industry are imperiling the federal fund that backs pension plans for 44 million Americans. Two senior government officials have delivered that 
Business," Australian dairy group National Foods says it is in talks to take over food processing company SPC Ardmona, which has a market value of A $380 million ( $408 million)."
Business,Medical products company Abbott Laboratories said Monday it agreed to buy nutrition products company EAS Inc. in a cash-for-stock deal worth about \$320 million.
Business,"Maverick Tube Corp., a maker of welded tubular steel products, on Monday said it expects to exceed previously announced third-quarter earnings guidance of \$1."
Sci/Tech," If you own a Dell laptop, you might want to check out the type of AC adapter that it uses. That is because the company has decided to recall nearly a million AC adapters because of a potential fire and electrical shock hazard."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone #39;s new Text Centre service allows users to send text messages from PCs, just like sending an e-mail. Text messages can be sent to a single recipient or to a broader list, and the sender "
Sci/Tech,"Although companies need to protect against the flaws, many of the related information security risks and costs could be removed if businesses forced vendors to test systems before rollout, according "
Sci/Tech,"With most organizations that planned to move already moved to Microsoft Server 2003, OS migration has dropped to the bottom ranks after making its mark on IT Professional #39;s top five priority last year."
Sci/Tech,"Dell has slashed the price of its 15-GB Dell DJ to \$149, down from its normal list price of \$199, and \$100 less than the price of Apple #39;s iPod mini."
Sci/Tech,"AMD, Dell, Intel, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems have joined forces on Web Services Management, a new specification that promises to simplify systems management."
Sci/Tech,"Right before what promised to be a seven-day trial to decide whether it would have to pay Eastman Kodak a possible \$3 billion for trespassing on three of its patents, Sun decided to settle out-of-court and pay Kodak \$92 million in cash to get out from "
Sci/Tech,"America Online, Inc. is reported to be developing a Web browser based on Microsoft Internet Explorer technology. It is not known when the browser will be released "
Sports,ANDRE Stolz took the giant step from struggling rookie to season millionaire with a future secured by a two-year exemption when he won the US PGA Tour #39;s Michelin Championship in Las Vegas yesterday.
Sports,"Amelie Mauresmo from France touches her taped leg in the final against Lindsay Davenport of the US at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Filderstadt near Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004."
Sports,Top seed Marat Safin survived a first-round scare before prevailing over his doubles partner Max Mirnyi 6-7 7-6 7-6 in the Kremlin Cup on Monday.
Sports,Shares in Manchester United Plc rose 3.1 percent after a newspaper report yesterday said the soccer club #39;s two biggest investors may sell their stake to billionaire Malcolm Glazer for 310 pence (\$5.
Sports,"RICHIE BENAUD, the man regarded by a generation of television watchers as the doyen of Australian cricket, best summed up what Keith Miller meant to the game in Australia."
Sports,"Late in the third quarter, Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael flinched, and Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin pushed him to the Gillette Stadium turf."
Sports,"For all the highlights he #39;s provided in a 33-game career, Michael Vick reminded the Atlanta Falcons that he can lay an occasional egg, too."
Business,Vector #39;s \$1.3 billion bid for NGC promises a public offering of shares in a new local energy giant within 12 months. Vector put up \$3 a share to win the bidding war for the 66 per cent stake in NGC owned by Australian Gas Light (AGL).
Sci/Tech,"The US Federal Trade Commission last week filed a legal complaint against two companies that allegedly infected computers with spyware and pop-up advertising, then tried to sell their owners spyware-blocking software."
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Scotland coach Berti Vogts #39; concerns mounted Monday as he learned captain Barry Ferguson and defender Russell Anderson remained questionable for Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier at Moldova."
Sports,like that elegant strike against Wales on Saturday - he has a tempestuous streak running through that hot head of his. A streak of recklessness which - once again - has landed him in trouble.
Sci/Tech," Nickelodeon, the Viacom Inc. childrens' cable network known for Dora the Explorer and Blue's Clues, said it will test a new strategy with video games, a clothing line and baby videos that are not tied to its popular television shows,"
World," Family members, politicians and military brass held a ceremony for Lieut. Chris Saunders in Halifax Sunday afternoon, after the submariner #39;s body arrived from Ireland."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed on Monday to put his Gaza withdrawal plan to a parliamentary vote on Oct. 25, despite persistent violence in the coastal strip "
World,Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat on Monday hinted that Israel was behind the suicide attacks in Sinai and said the PA was holding contacts with the Egyptian government on the issue.
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.'s hostile  #36;7.7 billion bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. could drop by one third to one fourth, Oracle co president Safra Catz said Monday."
World,year old women has become an unlikely Australian hero after jumping on the back of a 4m long crocodile when it attacked a man asleep in a tent.
Business," Brazil's industrial output grew 1.1 percent in August compared to July, the sixth straight month to month rise as the economy gathers steam following a recession last year and a slow start in 2004."
World, An Islamist Web site on Monday showed the beheading of two hostages  #151; one a Kurdish translator and the other a Turkish contractor wearing a badge of the Titan security company.
World," EU foreign ministers agreed to lift an arms embargo on Libya on Monday, despite fears for Bulgarian and Palestinian medical workers sentenced to death there, but imposed a visa ban on senior officials from Myanmar."
Business," U.S. stocks rose slightly on Monday,  as optimism that corporate earnings reports this week may come  in better than expected lent support, but record crude oil  prices reined in the advances."
Business," Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NCP.AX target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NCP.AX</A> will sell its stake in Sky Latin America to DirecTV  Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DTV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DTV.N</A>, another company which it controls, for  $579  million in order to consolidate operations of the two satellite  broadcasters, the companies said on Monday."
Business, The U.S. Senate easily gave final  congressional approval on Monday to a huge corporate tax bill  that aims to end a trade fight with the European Union by  repealing U.S. export tax subsidies that violate global trade  rules.
Business," Diebold Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DBD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DBD.N</A>, the leading  maker of automated teller machines, on Monday warned that  third quarter and full year profits will fall below  expectations due to problems at its electronic voting machine  business."
Sci/Tech,The tech consultant signs a 10-year contract to manage Ascension Health's IT infrastructure.
Business,"The Senate passed a far-reaching, \$136 billion corporate tax package Monday that cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow and arrow makers while closing tax loopholes and bringing U.S. exporters in line with international trade rules."
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos suffers another blow in its tax battle after a Moscow court rules it must pay \$1.4bn (778m) in fines.
Business,Finn Kydland and Edward Prescott have won the Nobel prize for economics for their work in showing how business cycles affect international trade.
World,Moscow schoolchildren are to wear army-style dog tags as Russia tightens security after the Beslan school siege.
Business,"The bill's tax breaks, while worth about \$140 billion over 10 years, is also designed save that much by closing shelters and raising customs fees."
World,Foreign-born New Yorkers who plead guilty to misdemeanors are increasingly being turned over to immigration authorities for deportation.
World,"<p></p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd.<NCP.AX> will sell its stake in Sky Latin America to DirecTVGroup <DTV.N>, another company which it controls, for \$579million in order to consolidate operations of the two satellitebroadcasters, the companies said on Monday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"F5 bolsters firewall family\The latest additions to F5 Networks lineup are two new security products announced Monday that are designed for enterprise networks. FirePass 4100 is the latest version of F5s firewall product line designed to provide secure remote access to corporate applications and data using a standard Web browser. The firewall secures Web-based remote access to corporate applications and desktops. TrafficShield 4100 is a Web application firewall designed for the application layer of networks that enforces granular security policies to protect Web applications, as well as database information from both random and targeted application security attacks. Prices for FirePass begin at \$24,990 for 100 concurrent users, and TrafficShield prices begin at \$39,990. FirePass 4100 and TrafficShield 4100 are available this week.\FirePass 4100, TrafficShield 4100, F5 Networks"
Business,"NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. Abbott Laboratories has agreed to buy Colorado-based nutrition firm EAS for 320 (m) million dollars. The deal expands Abbott #39;s growing stable of nutritional products."
Business,It looks like Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) may deliver some uncharacteristic slack to some of its competitors. USA Today reported that the discounter giant doesn #39;t plan such deep price cuts on toys this year.
Business,There #39;s something to be said for being the  quot;first mover quot; in an industry trend. Those years of extra experience in tinkering with a new idea can be invaluable in helping the first 
Business,Tata Consultancy Services of India has signed a deal to provide information technology to famous Italian Formula One racing team Ferrari.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has agreed to pay Eastman Kodak \$92 million to settle an intellectual property dispute between the two companies, Sun disclosed last week."
Sports,"  The Patriots knew a day like this would come. The passing game would be taken away, almost totally, and they #39;d need a workhorse back to win the game for them."
Business,"SINGAPORE: Oil prices stayed on the boil above \$53 a barrel on Monday, bolstered by persistent anxiety over Opec member Nigeria and the nearly month-long loss of a quarter of US Gulf of Mexico production, traders said."
Business,"Technology consultant Computer Sciences Corp. on Monday said it received a 10-year, \$1.35 billion contract to manage technology services for Ascension Health, one of the nation #39;s largest nonprofit health systems."
Business,"SYDNEY: Australian shopping center giant Westfield is teaming up with property group Multiplex and Aldersgate Investments to make a cash offer for Duelguide, the company which owns British developer Chelsfield."
World,"Unions began a four-day strike against rising fuel prices in Nigeria on Monday, helping drive world oil prices to record highs even though shipments from Africa #39;s top producer were unaffected."
Business," For the first time in 10 years, students on all campuses in the Tempe Union High School District will be on the same calendar starting next fall."
Business,"Gift cards are the perfect gift - they always fit and never cost a fortune to send, right? But consumer advocates are cautioning that we need to be slightly more careful when it comes to such gifts."
World, Bipartisan political pressure is building for the Bush administration to settle a lawsuit by Hungarian Jews who claim the United States plundered family riches that had been seized by the Nazis during World War II.
World, The crisis surrounding Afghanistan's  historic presidential election appeared to end on Monday as  President Hamid Karzai's chief rival said he and other  candidates were withdrawing their rejection of the weekend  poll.
Business,"Deutsche Bank AG said it questioned China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. about its finances before arranging aS\$196 million (\$119 million) share sale in October, a month before company "
World," U.S. marines engaged in heavy clashes  with scores of insurgents near a mosque in western Iraq on  Monday, leading to U.S. air strikes which damaged the shrine  and left it ablaze, the U.S. military said."
World," EU foreign ministers agreed to lift  an arms embargo on Libya on Monday, despite fears for Bulgarian  and Palestinian medical workers sentenced to death there, but  imposed a visa ban on senior officials from Myanmar."
World," Turkey, rattled by growing signs of  resistance in the European Union to its entry bid, said on  Monday it would seek changes in the wording of a key report on  its candidacy before EU leaders debate it on Dec. 17."
Sci/Tech,"The code, which was open-sourced in April, will be used for the administration tool that connects to the MySQL database."
Sci/Tech,Networking giant launches new program for resellers targeting small and midsize customers.
Business," WMC Resources Ltd. (WMR.AU) said Monday that expansion of its nickel production will cost up to A $650 million, with an investment decision in the first half of 2006."
Business,"SunTrust Banks Inc., the seventh- largest US bank, said it will restate results for the first and second quarters of this year because the lender mistakenly inflated its reserve for loan losses."
Business,"Vivendi #39;s unit plans to buy out the rap star and his partners from Roc-A-Fella Records, report says. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Universal Music Group is close to a deal to buy out the rapper and producer Jay-Z "
Business,Isonics Corp. shares soared nearly 38 percent on Monday following news late Friday that the company formed a unit to focus on homeland security and defense products and named vice chairman Boris Rubizhevsky as president of the new group.
Business,"Abbott Laboratories Monday said it has agreed to pay \$320 million in cash to acquire EAS, a privately held company that sells nutritional products including AdvantEdge low-carbohydrate nutrition bars."
Business,"The American automotive industry is anticipating further increases in the sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles in 2005, following the impact of the rising global cost of gasoline on 2004 sales of the eco-friendly cars, according to the Chicago Daily "
Business, The price of crude oil futures surged to new highs today despite assurances from Middle East oil producers that they were committed to bringing the price down as a strike began in Africa #39;s largest exporter.
Sci/Tech,One of the past snags in gaining acceptance of PC components in couch-potato HQ has been the difficulty of integrating them into a home entertainment network.
Sci/Tech,"Somewhere in the pine bluffs of Washington, a Microsoft (MSFT) exec or two had to have been chuckling. On Oct. 1, a Rochester (NY) jury found that computer giant Sun Microsystems (SUNW), the company that extracted "
Sci/Tech,"In the heady days of the dot-com boom, when pet food and groceries were sold on the Internet and venture capitalists seemingly tossed double- digit millions at any business plan with online possibilities, real estate stood waiting to be part of the "
Sports,An impressive England win over Wales.a game they looked in complete control..means only one thing for Azerbaijan.defeat. This England side is beginning to look like a formidable outfit.
World,President Arroyo announced the filing of charges against six Abu Sayyaf members believed behind the SuperFerry bombing and the Dos Palmas kidnapping.
World,Schabir Shaik #39;s trial on two main charges of corruption and a third of fraud is due to start in Durban today. The charges relate to what the State has described as the  quot;general corrupt relationship quot; between 
Sports, LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers third  baseman Robin Ventura has decided to call it quits following a  16-year Major League Baseball career.
Sports,"The coaches can defend Mark Brunell and the offense all they want, but it's a unit that hasn't yet scored 20 points in a game."
Business,Acquisitions such as the one for the development studio are more about people and technology than anything else.
Business,"Every year, you're given the chance to have a say in how the companies you own are run. Don't blow it. Vote."
Business,"Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index rose to a record. Foodland Associated Ltd. surged after Metcash Trading Ltd., the nation #39;s biggest grocery wholesaler, offered A\$846 million (\$660 million) for Foodland #39;s local business."
Business,"  The Senate passed a far reaching,  $136 billion corporate tax package today that cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow and arrow makers while closing tax loopholes and bringing US exporters in line with international "
Sports,"Sports India: Madrid, Oct 11: England football captain David Beckham is expected back in Madrid Wednesday and resume light training despite fracturing a rib, reports Xinhua."
World,"MOSUL, Iraq, Oct 11 (AFP) - Two Iraqis and a US soldier were killed and 27 others wounded in a suicide car bomb attack Monday against a military convoy in the northern city of Mosul, medics and the US military said."
Business,"I don #39;t understand why everyone can #39;t get past Target #39;s deciding against the Salvation Army bell-ringers  quot;Target #39;s ban on red kettles gets a boycott in return, from me!"
Business,"LONDON, Oct 11 (AFP) - The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries says it is doing everything possible to help cool record high oil prices but its inability to meet markets #39; wishes reduces its credibility and influence, analysts said Monday."
Business,"Stocks rose modestly in light holiday trading Monday as investors awaited the impending tide of third-quarter profit reports, hopeful the news would override worries about record oil prices and a sputtering recovery."
Sci/Tech,The SANS Institute has issued its latest list of the 20 most critical Internet security vulnerabilties. Web servers top the list for Windows-based systems and fall second on the list of Unix and Linux systems.
Sci/Tech,five new HS20 models and one new JS20 blade server. The company also is rolling out new features designed to improve the performance of BladeCenter systems.
Sci/Tech,NVidia announced today that it #39;s bringing its GeForce 6 graphics chip to value-minded buyers with its new 6200. The company expects its graphics-board partners to begin shipping PCI-Express cards using the new chip by early November.
Sports,"He tied the course record at TPC at Summerlin with the best final round this year on the PGA tour, tying the best ever Sunday score in the Michelin Championship."
Sports,"Editors Note: Stephen Gallacher won for the first time on the European Tour, beating Northern Irelands Graeme McDowell on the first playoff hole at the Dunhill Links Championship in at the Old Course in St."
Sports," Ken Caminiti, who won the National League MVP in 1996 and later admitted to using steroids during his playing career, passed away on Sunday due to an apparent heart attack."
Sports,  Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff finished third in a race Sunday night at the Short Course World Championships in Indianapolis.
World, Insurgents in Iraq have kidnapped more than 150 foreigners in their campaign to drive out coalition forces and hamper reconstruction:
World, The 69 17 roll call by which the Senate voted Monday to approve a  #36;136 billion corporate tax bill.
Business,The US Senate easily gave final congressional approval on Monday to a huge corporate tax bill that aims to end a trade fight with the European Union by repealing US export 
Business,"As Universal Music nears a deal to buy out the rap star Jay-Z and his partners from their venture, Roc-A-Fella Records, the company has renewed an unconventional plan to bring the artist into its executive ranks by naming him president of the Def Jam "
Business,"Troubled grocery chain J Sainsbury PLC, Britain #39;s third-biggest supermarket retailer, said Monday it expected to announce a big drop in profits for the first half of this year."
Business,"While it has so far rejected each of Oracle #39;s takeover offers, PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors is willing to talk about a deal at the right price, a member of PeopleSoft #39;s board said on October 5. On the stand "
Business,"Honda Motor Co. expects the introduction of its new gas-electric version of the Accord to boost its US sales of hybrid vehicles to more than 45,000 next year."
Sci/Tech,"In 1995, actor Christopher Reeve fell off a horse and severely damaged his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. From then until his death in October 2004, the silver screen Superman became the most famous face of spinal cord injury."
Sci/Tech,The specification builds on the WS-architecture that a vast group of engineers have been working on for more than two years to develop specific standards.
Sci/Tech,MUMBAI:  quot;Want a better Internet? quot; That #39;s the question America Online is asking in a new brand campaign in the US. The new ad campaign is intended to reposition America Online as the service that is truly on the side of the online consumer.
Sports,BEN THATCHER was last night playing down what appeared to be a running battle between him and David Beckham on Saturday - at least as far as the England captain was concerned.
Sports,"History the New England Patriots were finally able to acknowledge, despite the fact they didnt look perhaps as crisp offensively as theyve been, in a 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sunday."
Sports,"Brussels, Belgium (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Justine Henin-Hardenne has decided against playing any more tennis for the rest of 2004."
Sports,"Ireland and Birmingham City striker Clinton Morrison needs knee surgery and will be sidelined for a month, his Premier League club said Monday."
Business,"Law firms DLA and Piper Rudnick LLP today announce that they will merge. When combined, DLA, which has extensive coverage across Europe and Asia and is ranked seventh in the UK, and Piper Rudnick, one of the "
Sci/Tech,"MySQL developers turn to an unlikely source for database tool: Microsoft. Also: SGI visualizes Linux, and the return of Java veteran Kim Polese."
Sci/Tech,Addition of high-end graphics to computers based on open-source platform helps company go beyond its proprietary products.
Business,Goldcorp Inc. Chief Executive Robert McEwen says he was always reluctant to expand by acquiring other gold producers. That #39;s why McEwen is making one last purchase before he steps down and handing the reins to Ian Telfer.
Business,"BONN, Germany -- On Saturday, Deutsche Telekom #39;s Supervisory Board approved a merger plan by the Board of Management. One day later, T-Online #39;s Supervisory Board consented to the offer of merger negotiations."
Business,"Diebold, a manufacturer of automated teller machines, says that the cost of recertifying its electronic voting machines for use in Calfornia is forcing it to cut its quarterly earnings forecast by about 5 cents."
Business,"Boeing (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is prepared to discuss the elimination of billions of dollars in tax breaks it receives from Washington "
Sci/Tech," The US Federal Trade Commission has filed its first spyware case against former self styled Spam King Sanford Wallace, says the Center for Democracy and Technology, which made the original complaint last February."
Sci/Tech,"Although seven adapters have overheated, no injuries or deaths have been reported. The adapters where shipped with Latitude, Precision and Inspiron laptops sold through Dell #39;s Web site and customer "
Sci/Tech,"Spacecraft design pioneer Maxime Faget has died at the age of 83. Faget is credited for conceiving Project Mercury, which put the first US astronauts into space, and was involved in the design of every US manned spacecraft afterward."
Sci/Tech,"The latest version of Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center turns a specially configured PC into a photo album, DVD player, music center and TV set."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is trying to capitalize on the growing blade server market. Although it generates less revenue than other areas of the server market, the blade segment is increasing in volume and value to vendors, according to IDC analyst Jean Bozman."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Wireless, the hulking champ of the cellular world, is about to meet a new contender. Any day now, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to recommend the approval of Cingular "
Sci/Tech,Survivors of a fatal fire on a submarine today spoke of their experience as Canadas defence minister said he could not rule out suing the British Government.
Sci/Tech,"Hal Finney writes  quot;The X Prize Foundation, which recently awarded the Ansari X Prize for achieving a milestone in private space flight, is asking for suggestions for new X Prize ventures, under the name of The WTN X PRIZE."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins, who are off to their worst start at 0-5 since their inaugural season in 1966, may be without quarterbacks Jay Fiedler and AJ Feeley when they play the Buffalo Bills this weekend."
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
Business,The Moscow Arbitration Court ruled Monday that the embattled oil giant Yukos must pay \$1.34 billion in fines and penalties as part of a \$4.
Sci/Tech,Vodafone customers are charged for text messages they send on their monthly phone bills. The senders can choose whether replies are sent back to the e-mail inbox or to a mobile phone.
Sports,"Andre Stoltz won the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas by one stroke, the first career US PGA Tour victory for the 34-year-old Australian."
Sports,The surprise decision by Micky Adams to resign as Leicester Citys manager after two-and-a-half years in charge of the club was explained by the man himself today during a press conference at the Walkers Stadium.
World,"The rebel cleric #39;s followers began handing in weapons Monday, but some are bent on continuing to fight American forces in Baghdad."
World,"Kuwait - Saudi women will not vote in next month #39;s municipal elections, the first polls to be held in the autocratic kingdom for many years, interior minister Prince Nayef said in remarks published on Monday."
World,"MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania - To entice the US military to make a home here, what better symbolic appeal could the Romanian government make than to rename a street here  quot;George Washington Boulevard?"
World, The dollar drifted higher against the euro in a modest recovery after Friday's decline following weak US job creation numbers for September.
Sci/Tech,"Once again, the unintended consequences of the Internet may be heading for a big showdown before the Supreme Court.  This time, it's the war over file sharing and copyrights that the justices are being asked to review. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Millions of consumers have been struggling with a recent surge in what computer experts call spyware or adware -- electronic hitchhikers with hidden programs that hijack hard drives.<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's MSN Music store is by far the most capable rival to Apple's iTunes Music Store, even if it doesn't yet surpass it.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Free daily eight-minute video featuring pollster-in-chief Frank Newport as a stand-up anchor talking about the firm's latest polling data goes online at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp.'s hostile \$7.7 billion bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. could drop by one-third to one-fourth, Oracle co-president Safra Catz said Monday."
Sci/Tech,Global Crossing Ltd. shares plummeted Monday after the once bankrupt telecommunications company announced it will cut about 600 jobs and scale down operations to free enough cash to stay fiscally afloat.
Sci/Tech,Lockheed Martin Corp. won a contract potentially worth \$3 billion to provide managed network services to the U.S. Postal Service.
Sci/Tech,Communicating can be tricky when a company or a government agency has workers in different locations and even different time zones.
Sci/Tech,"The cable television company has taken an aggressive and, critics say, sometimes heavy-handed, approach to protecting its interests in the Maryland county."
Sci/Tech,"Amid fanfare fit for actual world-class athletes, five Americans with really quick fingers took home the gold medal in the popular ""Counter Strike"" competition of the World Cyber Games championships, capping five days of intense gaming by the world's elite."
Sci/Tech,"For a lot of people these days, the data they create and store on their computers is worth more than the hardware itself -- especially if you factor in the sentimental value of years of collected e-mail and photos.<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The sixth title in the seemingly endless Mortal Kombat franchise -- 12 years and counting -- is about much more than blood-soaked, hand-to-hand fighting."
World," Unions vowed to extend a general strike  over fuel prices in Nigeria to a second day on Tuesday, helping  drive world oil prices to record highs even though shipments  from Africa's top producer were unaffected."
World," Equipment and materials that  could be used to make nuclear weapons are disappearing from  Iraq but neither Baghdad nor Washington appears to have  noticed, the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency reported on Monday."
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc., the world #39;s largest maker of computer-networking equipment, formed an alliance with Fujitsu Ltd. to increase sales to Japanese telephone carriers."
Business,Oracle co-president Safra Catz said today Oracle's hostile \$7.7 billion bid for PeopleSoft could drop by one-third to one-fourth.
Business,"The steel tubing company reports sharply higher earnings, but the stock is falling."
World,"The bill aims to raise the same amount of money by closing tax shelters, raising customs fees and dropping a tax benefit."
World, Followers of radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr trickled in to police stations in Baghdad's Sadr City district to hand in weapons Monday in a first step toward bringing peace to the Shiite militant stronghold after weeks of fighting with U.S. forces...
World,"President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry were both campaigning in New Mexico Monday in tandem swings through the Southwest on their way to Wednesday night's final debate in Arizona. Bush shifted his harsh rhetoric to focus on Kerry's record on domestic issues, while Kerry promised to work for the middle class and energy independence..."
World," The main opposition candidate in Afghanistan's first ever presidential election backed off a boycott of the vote, saying Monday that he would accept the findings of an independent commission to look into alleged cheating.    Ethnic Tajik candidate Yunus Qanooni, considered the likely runner up to interim President Hamid Karzai, made the announcement at his Kabul home on Monday, a day after two other candidates also peeled away from the boycott..."
World," Yaser Esam Hamdi, a Saudi American citizen who was captured on the Afghanistan battlefield and held without charges for nearly three years, has been freed and returned Monday to Saudi Arabia.    Interior Ministry spokesman Brig..."
World," Stocks bobbed higher at Monday's open after two sessions of heavy selling driven by surging oil prices and a disappointing employment report.    The Dow Jones industrial average was up 27.36, or 0.3 percent, at 10,082.56..."
World," President Bush is launching a focus on Western battlegrounds with no sign that the biting rhetoric he has aimed at Democratic challenger John Kerry in recent days is as aggressive as it's going to get.    Bush spent one day off the campaign trail, relaxing on Sunday at his central Texas ranch and engaging in informal preparations for the final debate before Election Day   Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz..."
World," Ballot boxes poured into counting centers Monday for a tally of the troubled presidential election in Afghanistan amid signs an opposition boycott was wavering after at least two candidates agreed to accept the ruling of an independent panel's inquiry.    Election organizers hope their decision, announced late Sunday, to establish a panel of about three foreign election experts to investigate the balloting will end the boycott, which many fear could seriously undermine the winner's ability to rule this war ravaged nation..."
Sci/Tech,The office equipment supplier jumps into the growing market of placing cheap calls over the Net.
Business,"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is ordering foreign oil companies to pay much higher taxes, in a move to tighten state control over his country #39;s vast petroleum resources."
Business,A Russian court has ruled that embattled oil firm Yukos must pay nearly all the fines and penalties connected to its 2001 tax bill.
Business,The US Senate on Monday passed a corporate tax bill that would dole out 136 billion dollars in new tax breaks to a wide array of US companies.
Business,The bill was approved by a 69-37 vote. It cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow-and-arrow makers. It also closes tax loopholes and brings US exporters in line with international trade rules.
Business,Electric and natural gas utility Sierra Pacific Resources Co. on Monday said the US District Court for Southern New York vacated a prior summary judgment that called for the company #39;s electric utilities to pay Enron Power Marketing Inc.
Sports,The legend of Michael Vick appeared to be on the verge of ballooning yet again as he dropped back to pass in the game #39;s waning moments.
Sports,"The team said that an ultrasound at Henry Ford Hospital revealed that Williams indeed had suffered a sprained ankle, but not the more severe high ankle sprain."
World,"  President Arroyo ordered Monday the police and the military to intensify the manhunt for two Abu Sayyaf leaders, Khaddafy Janjalani and Abu Soliman, being the masterminds in the Superferry 14 bombing last February."
World,An opposition party led by an ethnic Russian businessman appears headed for victory in Sunday #39;s Lithuanian parliamentary election.
Sci/Tech,"The firm scraps an alliance with Moxell to bring Motorola-branded plasma TVs, LCD TVs and monitors to North America and China."
Business, The parent company of Nevada #39;s two major electric utilities has won a rehearing of a federal bankruptcy court ruling that said it owed more than  $300 million to energy trader Enron Power Marketing.
Business,Procter  amp; Gamble (NYSE: PG) is the latest company to experiment with new-age advertising techniques to lure the consumer dollar.
Business,"Founded in 1990 by Bill Phillips and then sold in 1999 to a North Castle Partners, EAS is being acquired by Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT)."
World,"Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz speaks during the GCC Interior Ministers meeting in Kuwait, Sunday Oct. 10, 2004."
Business,Among health care experts there is a surprising consensus that the U.S. must inevitably adopt some kind of universal coverage.
Business,Skeptics wonder how the 10 newest members of the European Union will ever meet the economic conditions for adopting the euro.
Sci/Tech, The Federal Trade Committee has filed a complaint in federal court asking that two Internet advertising and software firms be shut down. The FTC made the filing last Thursday and will hold a press conference on the matter tomorrow.
Sci/Tech, Long time rivals PalmOne (Nasdaq: PALM) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) have announced a licensing agreement that will enable the next generation of PalmOne's Treo smartphones to work directly with Microsoft's Exchange 2003 e mail system.
Sci/Tech," The SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute has issued its latest list of 20 most critical Internet security vulnerabilities. Web servers top the list of ten vulnerabilities for Windows based systems, and they fall second on the list for those that are Unix  or Linux based."
Sci/Tech, Bill Gates is about to announce a new step in Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) home entertainment strategy.
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) is upgrading its blade  server line, taking the wraps off six new products in addition to rolling out features designed to improve the performance of BladeCenter systems."
World," Israel's parliament on Monday voted to reject a session opening speech by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, dealing a symbolic setback to his disputed plan to withdraw from some occupied territory."
Sci/Tech,"As its battle with Oracle continues, the software maker attempts to offer some good news by unveiling tools designed for manufacturers."
Business,The Moscow Arbitration Court on Monday upheld the tax authorities #39; demand that the embattled oil giant Yukos must pay nearly 1.34 billion US dollars in fines as part of a 4.1-billion-dollar claim for 2001.
Sports, Jay Fiedler has a cracked rib and A.J. Feeley has a concussion. So the Miami Dolphins may have to turn to third string quarterback Sage Rosenfels when they play the Buffalo Bills this weekend in a matchup of the NFL's last two winless teams.
Sports,"COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Oct. 11, 2004 - Michelle Kwan is taking a pass on figure skating #39;s Grand Prix series again. Kwan skipped the Grand Prix series the past two seasons, and said Monday she #39;ll do the same thing this year."
Sports,"Juventus #39;s French international striker David Trezeguet will be out of action for three months after a scheduled shoulder operation, the Serie A club said on Monday."
Sports, Australian basketball star Lauren Jackson is hoping she can raise a Storm that can block out the Sun one more time.
Sports, New York Yankees manager Joe Torre said Monday he was unsure if closer Mariano Rivera would be available for Tuesday's opener of the American League Championship Series against Boston after a tragic accident at the reliever's home in Panama over the weekend.
Sports," Nashville Predators right wing Adam Hall and Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly signed with European teams, making it 200 NHL players who have headed overseas during the lockout."
World,"Soldiers from the Iraqi National Guard show off mortars after militia members delivered sacks of the rounds to Iraqi security forces in the Sadr City neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Oct. 11, 2004."
World,"afrol News, 11 October - Two proposals regarding the international ivory trade today failed to secure a two-thirds majority at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) conference in Bangkok."
Business,Nominating a successor to Fed chairman Alan Greenspan could be President Bush's biggest economic decision next year.
Sports, New York Yankees manager Joe  Torre said Monday he was unsure if closer Mariano Rivera would  be available for Tuesday's opener of the American League  Championship Series against Boston after a tragic accident at  the reliever's home in Panama over the weekend.
Sports," TAMPA, Fla. (Sports Network) - Tampa Bay quarterback Brian  Griese will start next Monday's game against St Louis. Chris  Simms is doubtful with a sprained left shoulder."
Business," The creation of the euro has brought economic stability to Europe but has yet to spark growth, as eurozone governments have failed to implement reforms, EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said."
Business," U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as  investors showed optimism that corporate earnings reports may  come in better than expected, but crude oil prices at a fresh  record near  $54 a barrel curbed gains."
Business," Shares of Global Crossing Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GLBCE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GLBCE.O</A> fell as much as 25 percent on Monday on concerns it  could face a second bankruptcy after it said it is cutting 600  jobs as it negotiates with lenders for much needed financing."
Business," WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - Boeing <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> is prepared to  discuss the elimination of billions of dollars in tax breaks it  receives from Washington state as part of a deal to end  European government loans for its competitor Airbus, the  company's chief executive said on Monday."
World," Israel's parliament voted on Monday  to reject a session opening speech by Prime Minister Ariel  Sharon, dealing a symbolic setback to his disputed plan to  withdraw from some occupied territory."
Business," FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) - Germany sold 6.3 percent in  phone operator Deutsche Telekom on Monday, raising up to 4.4  billion euros (\$5.5 billion) as part of a privatization drive  to help it tackle a burgeoning budget deficit."
Business,"Perhaps the most important question you can ask when receiving a hot tip: ""Why are you telling me this?"""
Business,The company has come up with some on-demand advertising. Will it woo viewers?
Business,"NEW YORK, October 11 (newratings.com) - Abbott Laboratories (ABT.NYS) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a leading US-based nutrition products company, EAS, in a cash and stock deal valued at about \$320 million."
Business,Heavy consumer spending in the United States strains the global economy and also sustains it.
Business,"Venezuela announced a dramatic increase in royalties for foreign oil companies operating in the petroleum-rich country, El Nacional reported Monday."
Business,"US stocks were higher on Monday, as investors were optimistic that corporate earnings reports may come in better than expected, but relentlessly high crude oil prices reined in advances."
Business," (Business Wire)   Oct. 11, 2004    Breakthrough PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne 8.11 Applications Enable Manufacturers to Become Demand Driven."
Sci/Tech,"The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, have announced the voluntary recall of the following consumer product."
Sci/Tech,"Without admitting or denying allegations, Sun Microsystems has entered into a formal settlement agreement with the Eastman Kodak Company to settle all claims in pending litigation between the parties."
Sports,Former women #39;s world No. 1 and Olympic tennis champion Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium says she will not play any more this year because of the continuing effects of an energy-sapping virus.
Sports,"Baltimore #39;s Deion Sanders, recovered from his hamstring injury, made his first interception in four years in last night #39;s 17-10 win over Washington."
Sports,"Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - Four spectators died at Sunday #39;s World Cup qualifying match between Togo and Mali. Eight fans were also injured, three seriously, at Kegue Stadium in Togo after a power failure led to a wild rush to the exits."
Sports,"SUZUKA, Japan It #39;s an ill typhoon that does no one any good. After the sellout crowd of 160,000 had been cheated of all of the action the previous day when qualifying was canceled, the capacity crowd at Suzuka "
World," A car bomb struck a US military convoy on Monday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, an Iraqi police officer told AFP."
World,President Jacques Chirac has been busy talking up the advantages of trade with France on his current Asian tour - but back home the newspapers have been lukewarm on his performance.
World,The European Union has agreed to lift its long standing sanctions against trade with Libya. The move was taken today by foreign ministers of the 25 member union.
World,"Editor #39;s Note: Published on page A1 of the Oct. 12, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. POLICE yesterday filed multiple murder charges against six suspected "
World," Equipment and materials that could be used to make nuclear weapons are disappearing from Iraq but neither Baghdad nor Washington appears to have noticed, the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency reported on Monday."
World, Hundreds of wailing mourners gathered to bury five slain police officers Monday as gunfire crackled around the capital where clashes between supporters of the U.S. backed government and ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide have plagued peacekeepers.
World," GLASGOW (CP)   The weary captain and crew of the stricken HMCS Chicoutimi told tales of heroism, fear and survival Monday in their first public recounting of the fire aboard their sub, with some expressing wonderment that they lived to tell of their ordeal."
Business," Oil prices rose to record highs on  Monday, pushing crude in London above  $50 for the first time  and extending a relentless rise that has added around 65  percent to the cost of crude this year."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon survived  two no confidence votes in Israel's parliament on Monday,  clinging to power as he seeks to push through a disputed plan  for withdrawal from some occupied territory."
World," BOUAKE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers in Ivory  Coast fired into the air and French soldiers blasted teargas to  disperse stone-throwing demonstrators in the rebel-held town of  Bouake on Monday, peacekeepers said."
Sports,Senator John McCain plans to introduce legislation requiring Major League Baseball players to be tested for steroids.
Business,The Dow Jones industrial average is up 21 points at ten-thousand-75. Gainers on the New York Stock Exchange hold a narrow lead over losers.
Business,"Unwritten assurances from Enron Corp. to keep trying to sell Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. #39;s \$7 million interest in three power-generating barges wasn #39;ta  quot;legal impediment quot; to making that investment, an in-house lawyer for the brokerage testified Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The FTC said it believes the companies induced computer users to buy its spyware-eradication software, sold for US\$30 and bearing names such as Spy Wiper and Spy Deleter, after first infecting "
Sci/Tech," quot;DS provides the road map to the future of video games, quot; Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America #39;s executive vice president of sales and marketing said."
Sports,"Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera traveled from New York to his home in Puerto Caimito, Panama yesterday morning after two of his wife #39;s relatives died in an electrical accident there on Saturday."
Business,"NEW YORK, Oct 11 (AFP) - World oil prices scaled record peaks Monday, rising on concern over disruptions to supply from strike-hit producers Nigeria and Norway."
Business,"Oracle Corp. is thinking about cutting its offer for PeopleSoft by one-third to a one-fourth. Oracle Co-president Safra Catz made the statement Monday, citing PeopleSoft #39;s 2004 performance as the chief reason "
Business,"Congress on Saturday approved a \$477 billion defense bill with a military pay raise and new money for Iraq and Afghanistan. Underscoring the bill #39;s lack of controversy, the House approved "
Sci/Tech," quot;Consumers are telling us that they don #39;t want to be tied to the room where their PC lives to look at their digital pictures or view a program recorded on their Media Center PC, quot; Joe Belfiore "
Sci/Tech,Survivors of a fatal fire on a submarine have spoken of their experience as Canada #39;s defence minister said he could not rule out suing the British Government.
Sci/Tech,"A former NASA safety inspector accused of falsifying examinations of crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court, and his attorney called him  quot;meticulous in his work."
Sci/Tech,"In lieu of facing a court judgment of possibly more than US\$1 billion, Sun Microsystems has agreed to pay \$92 million to settle a long-running patent infringement case with Eastman Kodak."
Sports,"East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - New York Giants wide receiver Tim Carter is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured hip during this past Sunday #39;s game against Dallas."
Sports, The Miami Dolphins learned Monday that they could be without quarterbacks Jay Fiedler and AJ Feeley for this Sunday #39;s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Sports,"(Oct. 11, 2004) -- It is only Oct. 11, but for all practical purposes, the loser of this game faces a mountain too big to climb to make the playoffs."
Sports,"PANAMA CITY, Panama Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera will return to the club in time for game one of the American League Championship Series against Boston Tuesday night."
Sports, Noel Prefontaine kicked six field goals to lead the Toronto Argonauts to a 22 16 home win over the BC Lions on Monday afternoon.
Business,  Libya on Sunday awarded its annual Moammar Gadhafi human rights prize to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for resisting  quot;imperialism quot; and being a champion of the poor.
Business,Global Crossing Ltd. shares plummeted Monday after the once-bankrupt telecommunications company announced it will cut about 600 jobs and scale down operations to free enough cash to stay fiscally afloat.
Sci/Tech,"An offensive against one of the last pockets of resistance to the proliferation of the personal computer into every corner of our lives will be launched this week by two high-tech giants, Microsoft and Intel."
World,"seeded Guillermo Canas of Argentina beat wild card Julian Knowle of Austria 6 2, 6 4 Monday on the first day of the CA Trophy."
Business,"World oil prices are continuing to scale record heights, rising on concerns over disruptions to supply from strike-hit producers Nigeria and Norway."
Business,"owned development bank KfW is selling up to 4 billion euros ( $4.9 billion) worth of shares in Deutsche Telekom, the latest step in the privatization of the former German phone monopoly."
Business,The Moscow Arbitration Court ruled on Monday that the YUKOS oil company must pay RUR 39.113bn (about \$1.34bn) as part of its back tax claim for 2001.
Sci/Tech,Officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the British Office of Fair Trading (OFT) hosted the first international meeting of spam enforcement agencies today in London.
Sci/Tech,Spyware has come under target of the Federal Trade Commission with a new complaint filed in federal court which is requesting that two Internet based advertising and software firms be closed.
Sports,"Tim Carter, the Giants #39; speedy but injury-bedeviled wide receiver, fractured his hip in Sunday #39;s victory over the Cowboys and is expected to miss the rest of the season."
Sports,"American multi-millionaire Malcolm Glazer is set to intensify his campaign to gain control of Manchester United. The sports club tycoon could be about to launch a formal takeover bid this week, despite staunch opposition from United fans."
Sports,"It is a series that fills Boston Red Sox fans with dread, New York Yankee supporters with giddy confidence and has left Major League Baseball and television executives smiling from ear-to-ear."
Sports,"_ Third-string quarterback Sage Rosenfels, a Maquoketa native and Iowa State grad, could be pressed into service when the Miami Dolphins play the Buffalo Bills this weekend."
Sports,"Coming into the season, the Detroit Lions were well-known for their futility in foreign stadiums. The unlucky number was 24, as the Lions hadn #39;t won on the road since 2000."
World,  French President Jacques Chirac hailed business deals worth 4 billion euros Sunday as a sign that a state visit to China intended to improve economic ties had been a success.
Business," Saudi Arabia will seek to create a  quot;pro business environment quot; and foster investment opportunities in energy and other sectors, the oil rich kingdom's investment chief said."
Business," U.S. stocks advanced slightly on  Monday as investors were optimistic that corporate earnings  reports may exceed expectations, but oil at a fresh record near   $54 a barrel curbed gains."
World, Congress has passed and sent to the president a bill that would establish the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Oregon and Washington state.
Business," Advo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AD.N</A>, which publishes  shopping ad circulars and provides other direct mail marketing  services, on Monday said its board of directors had elected  Scott Harding chief executive, effective Oct. 15."
Business,"Dell has issued a recall notice for more than 4 million AC power adapters used with many of its notebook computers. The company says the adapters sometimes overheat, which could lead to a fire or electrical shock."
Sports,Australian swimmer Brooke Hanson will be chasing her sixth gold medal at the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis later this morning.
Business,Crude oil in New York rose to a record \$53.80 a barrel after the US said some production shutdowns in the Gulf of Mexico caused by Hurricane Ivan may last as long as six months.
Business,"London, Oct. 11: Britains second-largest general insurance group, Royal  amp; Sun Alliance, is to save 10 million a year by outsourcing 1,100 jobs in call centres, administration and processing to India over the next two years."
Sci/Tech,"ORLANDO, Fla. Oct. 8, 2004 - A former NASA safety inspector accused of falsifying examinations of crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court, and his attorney called him  quot;meticulous in his work."
Sports,Sri Lanka qualified for the final of a three-nation one-day tournament today after their match with Zimbabwe was called off due to overnight rain.
Sports,Sri Lanka cricket captain Marvan Atapattu wants to finish off Zimbabwe in  quot;good fashion quot; Monday when the two teams meet in a limited-overs international of triangular series.
Sci/Tech," Amid the torrent of jabber in Internet chat rooms  #151; flirting by QTpie and BoogieBoy, arguments about politics and horror flicks  #151; are terrorists plotting their next move?"
World, Details of a new television ad from Democrat John Kerry to begin airing Wednesday:
World, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Monday he will decide in the next two days whether there is a realistic chance Congress can get the Sept. 11 intelligence reorganization bill completed before Election Day.
Sci/Tech,A Caltech spinoff's new programming language could make it easier for software to digest RFID data and look for security breaches.
Sci/Tech,"New Labor Dept. report shows continued growth in computer-related services jobs, while tech manufacturing positions fell."
Sci/Tech,The nation's former cybersecurity czar agrees to advise the government's incident response team.
Sci/Tech,Comcast head Brian Roberts says he and archrivals should work in concert to fight government intervention. Verizon CEO rolls his eyes.
Sci/Tech,"Sanjay Kumar, the former Computer Associates chairman and CEO who was recently indicted for securities fraud,  talked about what he's been doing since leaving CA in June."
Business,"Benchmark light, sweet crude futures for November rose 33 cents to settle at a new record high of \$53.64 a barrel, after reaching an intraday high of \$53."
Business,"Under the \$1.35 billion deal, CSC will provide help-desk, network, security, and telecommunications services at more than 80 Ascension facilities across the country."
Business,"LONDON, October 11 (newratings.com) - Embattled Russian oil giant, Yukos Oil (YUSA.FSE), has been ordered to pay \$1.34 billion in fines and penalties for failing to pay its tax liabilities for 2001 on time."
Business,"LIMA (Dow Jones)--Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA #39;s (CVERDEC1.VL) planned \$850 million expansion will increase Peru #39;s overall copper production by about 20 a year, National "
Sci/Tech,"Enhancements include a SCSI option that will double the number of SCSI blades that users can fit into a single chassis, and software designed to make them cooler and easier to manage."
Sci/Tech,"A Florida man and his company will pay a \$25,000 fine to settle a spam lawsuit brought in Massachusetts in the first use by a state of the federal CAN-SPAM Act."
Sports," Green Bay Packers receiver Javon Walker is technically Green Bay's third receiver. Really, though, Walker is becoming Brett Favre's favorite target as they head into their Monday night matchup with the Tennessee Titans."
World,"Tony Blair is being urged to use all his negotiating powers to end poor countries #39; debt and double aid. Some 45m children will die needlessly before 2015 and aid budgets are half their 1960 levels, charity Oxfam says in a new report, Paying the Price."
Sci/Tech,"LAS VEGAS--Sticking out like a sore thumb, Brian Roberts, CEO of the nation #39;s largest cable company, Comcast, on Monday asked a room full of phone industry skeptics to join him in the fight against bad government regulations."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against two companies owned by New Hampshire resident Sanford Wallace. The firms allegedly infected users #39; computer with spyware -- and also sold anti-spyware software.
Sci/Tech,"BEAUFORT, NC -- Underwater archeologists have found another cannon from the wreckage of what they believe was the flagship of the notorious pirate Blackbeard."
Sports," Robin Ventura retired in a fashion fitting for the way he played and behaved during a fine 16 year career  #151; quietly, with dignity and little fanfare."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is expected to debut its highest-capacity storage arrays, pitting them against high-end offerings from competitors including EMC and Hitachi."
World,"LAGOS - Nigerian unions began a four-day strike on Monday, helping drive world oil prices to record highs although shipments from Africa #39;s top producer were unaffected."
World,Durban - Deputy president Jacob Zuma is not the only controversial politician to have been dragged into the Schabir Shaik trial. On Monday disgraced former US president Richard Nixon also received a mention 
Sci/Tech,"U.S. authorities working in an international investigation have shut down 20 independent news Web sites run by the Independent Media Center by seizing two U.K.-based Web servers, the group said."
Sports, Umpires Tim Welke and Randy Marsh were picked as crew chiefs for the league championship series and will start out Game 1 behind the plate.
Sports," A headline in a Lisbon newspaper called Portugal's soccer team ""Europe's Laughingstock."" Italy, France and the Netherlands also came in for stinging criticism after embarrassing weekend results in qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup."
Sci/Tech,"Telecommunications network vendor Global Crossing cut its workforce by 600 workers, or about 15 of its global employees, as it continues to right itself about a year after emerging from bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,Diebold Inc. today reduced its third-quarter and full-year earnings forecasts as it absorbs costs for recertifying its electronic voting machines in California and for expenses related to a pending civil action in that state.
Sci/Tech,"3Com announced IP telephony products, including modules that help connect features such as e-mail alerts and caller ID to IP systems based on Session Initiation Protocol."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's CEO in Europe said the company still hopes to settle with the European Commission over the sanctions imposed against it to correct its anticompetitive behavior.
Sports," It is a series that fills Boston Red  Sox fans with dread, New York Yankee supporters with giddy  confidence and has left Major League Baseball and television  executives smiling from ear to ear."
Sci/Tech, Cable met telecommunications Monday at the Telecom '04 trade show in Las Vegas as the top executives of Verizon Communications Inc. and Comcast Corp. both urged decreased regulation of communications in a joint keynote appearance.
Sci/Tech,"Even though its appeal is ongoing, the software giant hopes to make a deal."
Sports,Jay Fiedler has a cracked rib and A.J. Feeley has a concussion. So the Miami Dolphins may have to turn to third-string quarterback Sage Rosenfels when they play the Buffalo Bills this weekend in a matchup of the NFL's last two winless teams.
Sci/Tech,FTC Filing Targets Malicious Spyware\\Spyware has come under target of the Federal Trade Commission with a new complaint filed in federal court which is requesting that two Internet based advertising and software firms be closed. The FTC filing was made last week with a press conference to be scheduled for ...
World," After two debates, voters have seen President Bush look peevish and heard him pass the buck. They've watched Sen. John Kerry deny he's a flip flopper and then argue that Saddam Hussein was a threat  #151; and wasn't. It's no wonder so few minds have changed."
World,"The cleric's followers began handing in weapons Monday, but some plan to continue fighting US forces in Baghdad."
World,Several obscure Islamist groups have claimed credit for Thursday's suicide attacks.
Business,Oil prices above \$50 a barrel -nd rising  - now starting to adversely affect the economy and consumers in ways that had not been happening only a few months ago.
Business,"Global Crossing plans to eliminate 600 jobs, roughly 15 percent of its workforce, by March 2005 as part of a restructuring plan. The company needs an additional \$40 million in financing to fund "
Business," Parker Hannifin Corp. has completed its acquisition of Sporlan Valve Co., a provider of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, the companies said Monday."
Business,"Stocks drifted higher Monday, brushing aside another record high for oil prices amid hopes the impending tide of third-quarter profit reports will override worries about a struggling economic recovery."
Sci/Tech,Cable met telecommunications Monday at the Telecom  #39;04 trade show in Las Vegas as the top executives of Verizon Communications Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Visiting my neighbor Max Faget at his home on the banks of Dickinson Bayou here in rural Galveston County, Texas, was like a trip into a space museum."
Sci/Tech,"October 11, 2004 - NVIDIA today has announced the newest card in its GeForce 6 line, the entry-level GeForce 6200. Rounding out the GeForce 6 family, the GF6200 contains the same feature set as its 6800 and "
Sci/Tech,Group is asking the Supreme Court to overturn decision in favor of file-swapping networks. Representatives for the music and movie industries have filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to overturn an 
Sci/Tech,"One of the challenges Microsoft and computer makers face in marketing Media Center PCs is persuading consumers that it #39;s worth putting them in their living room, supplanting the normal setup of TV, VCR, DVD player and/or personal video recorder."
Sci/Tech,"Novell last Friday said the release of Open Enterprise Server, a combination of open source and commercial networking platforms, is 10 months ahead of schedule."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Curt Schilling in the offseason so they would be able to experience the jubilation of finally winning a World Series for the first time since 1918.
Sports,"The Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans will try to keep from falling to 1-4 Monday night. But after the nationally televised game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, one of them will be."
Sports,"DeShaun Foster suffered a broken clavicle during the second quarter of Sunday #39;s 20-17 loss against the Denver Broncos, forcing coach John Fox to play the rest of the game with fullbacks Brad Hoover and Nick Goings in his backfield."
World,An independent inquiry is helping to defuse a controversy over ink used in Saturday #39;s election. By Scott Baldauf  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
Business,"If you have an Inspiron, Latitude, or Precision notebook, then a recall is in effect for your power supply.  quot;Dell on Friday announced that it #39;s recalling almost a million faulty power adapters sold with its "
Sci/Tech,"IBM has introduced six new models in its BladeCenter server line, including five new HS20 models and a new JS20 blade server. The Intel-based HS20 systems now are equipped with two new, compact "
Sci/Tech,"With just a week to go before their launch, the new crew of the International Space Station are preparing for blast-off, CCTV reported Friday."
World,The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service says it will investigate the circumstances surrounding a crocodile attack in the state #39;s far north.
Business," Shares of communications cable maker  CommScope Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CTV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CTV.N</A> fell 22 percent in after hours trade on  Monday after it warned on its sales outlook for the fourth  quarter."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,Novell plans to co-ordinate the release of Open Enterprise Server with the availability of the first service pack for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9. Customers will be able to deploy OES knowing 
Sci/Tech,China Eastern Airlines said yesterday it valued its new order of 20 Airbus jets at \$3.4 billion. The A330-300s will be delivered to China #39;s third-largest airline between 2006 and 2008.
Sports,"An autopsy was performed on Ken Caminiti on Monday, though the cause of the 1996 National League MVP #39;s death may not be known for 10 days."
World, Defence Minister Bill Graham was tight lipped after meeting with his British counterpart to discuss last week #39;s fire on board HMCS Chicoutimi.
Business,The US Congress approved a \$145 billion bill providing new corporate tax breaks and a buyout for tobacco farmers as part of legislation that eliminates an export tax credit ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization.
Business,"US stocks fell this week after a government report showing slower job growth, coupled with an unexpected drop in an index of service industries and record oil prices, fueled concern that economic expansion will stall."
Business,The US Senate easily gave final congressional approval on Monday to a huge corporate tax bill that aims to end a trade fight with the European Union by repealing US export 
Business,"LONDON Parmalat, the Italian dairy giant, has shown  quot;stark and illegitimate discrimination quot; against non-Italian banks in formulating a plan that is crucial to its bankruptcy reorganization, Citigroup has said."
Business,"NEW YORK At the moment, at least eight different Web browsers reside in my computer. There #39;s no earthly reason to have so many except for the slightly obsessive fun of it."
Sports,Fourth-seeded Argentinian Juan Ignacio Chela #39;s second encounter with Florian Mayer this year didn #39;t go nearly as well as the first.
Business,"Oracle may lower its tender offer for PeopleSoft by as much as a third, a top company executive said on Monday during courtroom testimony."
Business,"The Senate on Monday approved \$137 billion in tax breaks for corporations and special interests over 10 years, including a \$10 billion buyout for tobacco farmers."
Business,"NEW YORK Stocks rose modestly in light trading on Monday as investors awaited the impending tide of third-quarter profit reports, hopeful the news would override worries about record oil prices and a sputtering US economic recovery."
Business,"Boeing is prepared to discuss the elimination of billions of dollars in tax breaks it receives from Washington state as part of a deal to end European government loans for its competitor Airbus, the company #39;s chief executive said "
Business,"J Sainsbury, the third-largest supermarket chain in Britain, said Monday that first-half profit fell by about 66 percent as the company lost business to companies including Tesco and Wal-Mart Stores #39; ASDA."
Business," Oil prices continued their rise on Monday, as a general strike shut down Nigeria and a Moscow court upheld a billion dollar back tax demand on Yukos, Russia #39;s largest oil producer."
Business,Tony Blair promised yesterday to seek a national consensus on radical reform to tackle Britain #39;s pensions crisis but shelved the crucial decisions until after the general election.
Business," The weak telecom market continues to wreak havoc on telecom company Global Crossing Ltd., which is cutting jobs and trying to restructure its finances in an attempt to continue operating."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O is making a renewed push this week to get its software into living rooms with the launch of a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, a personal "
Sci/Tech," quot;Desperate Housewives quot; was hot-to-trot in its second outing for ABC on Sunday, leading the network to a commanding nightly victory with assistance from "
Sci/Tech,"Brian Roberts, CEO of cable giant Comcast, told executives at the United States Telecom Association #39;s annual convention that cable providers and traditional telephone companies should work together "
Sports,"Lindsay Davenport, 28, won her tour high seventh title of the year Sunday at the Porsche Grand Prix in Filderstadt, Germany. Davenport won when top ranked Amelie Mauresmo was forced to retire from the final because of an injured left thigh."
Sports,ISLAMABAD: Asian Champions Sri Lanka advanced to the final of triangular one-day international series after their match against Zimbabwe was called off due to heavy overnight rain at the Pindi Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
Sports,The Baltimore Ravens have proven they can win in spite of Kyle Boller. Now they #39;re going to find out if they can win without Jamal Lewis.
Sports,"When the football agent Paul Stretford hid a camera behind a hotel coffee-machine before a business meeting last year, he planned to reveal a campaign of bullying and blackmail "
World,"The amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth #39;s atmosphere has increased faster than expected in the last two years, renewing concern that global warming may accelerate."
World," US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, on a surprise visit to Iraq, has predicted that violence will increase ahead of January #39;s election."
World,"year old grandmother jumped on the back of a crocodile as it dragged a man from his tent in northern Australia, but was then attacked by the 350 kilogram beast."
World,"The city of Liverpool spent the weekend in mourning for one of its residents, Mr Ken Bigley, the British hostage who was beheaded in Iraq."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> is making a  renewed push this week to get its software into living rooms  with the launch of a new version of its Windows XP Media  Center, a personal computer designed for viewing movies,  listening to music and scrolling through digital pictures."
Sports,"For years, the Baltimore Ravens have done things the hard way. With a lack of offensive firepower, Baltimore has been forced to look towards its defense and special teams to pick up the slack."
Sports," Sage Rosenfels didn #39;t get a chance to be the backup kicker Sunday, but he might get a chance to play quarterback next week."
Sci/Tech,Siebel Systems wants to cut the costs of tending its software by teaching the programs to manage themselves.
Sci/Tech,"MySQL developers turn to an unlikely source for database tool: Microsoft. Patch readies Linux for cell phones, DVD players. Also: SGI visualizes Linux."
Sci/Tech,"Tender offer could be trimmed by a third, given PeopleSoft's business prospects, top Oracle exec Safra Catz tells a court."
Sci/Tech,MontaVista proposes a modification that could help boost the operating system for cell phones and GPS receivers.
Sci/Tech,"Outages continue to plague Microsoft's online service since the weekend, possibly due to a virus using the service to spread."
Sci/Tech,Ten Internet phone providers are set to use its behemoth signaling network. Does the move take away business from the Bells?
Sci/Tech,"  Low end server technology is racing ahead of the ability of many data centers to keep the increasingly dense and fast systems cool, a problem that's stopping some IT managers from using the new machines."
Sci/Tech,"Caymas Systems made its formal debut Monday, releasing three identity-driven access gateways designed for control of internal and external access to enterprise data and applications."
Sci/Tech,Storage vendors StorageTek and Adaptec this week will boost their offerings with products that further decentralize data and storage for branch and remote offices.
Sci/Tech,"IBM this week is expected to debut its highest-capacity storage arrays, although the products' real differentiator is a mix of management technologies designed to help customers get a better handle on where to store growing volumes of data."
Business,Alitalia has reached agreement with the Italian government on a 400m euro (275m) loan to aid the restructuring of the struggling airline.
Sci/Tech,Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment.
Sci/Tech,"AGEING but still on the go, climbing in and around craters, tapping into the mysteries of strangely cracked rocks, the two roving vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, have explored Mars about three times as long as originally scheduled and keep finding "
Sci/Tech,The FCC #39;s wireless telecommunications bureau has recommended clearing Cingular #39;s buyout of AT amp;T Wireless with only minimal divestitures from the two companies.
Sports,"but surely that term no longer exists if we are the opposition. After dismal displays against Slovenia and Norway at Hampden, we simply must win or face World Cup heartache."
Sports, The Ravens score 14 points without their struggling offense taking the field Sunday night to rally past the punchless Redskins.
Sports,Jay Fiedler has a cracked rib and AJ Feeley a concussion. So the Miami Dolphins might be forced to turn to third-string quarterback Sage Rosenfels when they play the Buffalo Bills next Sunday 
Sports,"CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina (Ticker) - University of North Carolina football players Adarius Bowman, Fred Sparkman and Isaiah Thomas have been suspended indefinitely from all team activities after being cited for marijuana possession, the school announced "
World,Survivors of a fatal fire on a Canadian submarine that was left drifting in the north Atlantic described yesterday how they thought they would suffocate in the choking fumes.
Business,"Ellison #39;s revenge. Redux. After waging acquisition war on takeover target PeopleSoft for 16 months, software giant Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) may add insult to what some perceive as injury, again."
Business,"Britons are saving 57 billion a year too little to pay for the costs of retirement, a government-commissioned report is expected to warn today."
Sports,The Socceroos #39; chief crowd-puller Harry Kewell has been given the green light to play his first international on home soil in three years tonight.
Sports,A friend called and said Keith Miller had died peacefully. It was one of the few times he did anything quietly. He was a vigorous and mettlesome man who loved a yarn.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Monster says it could enter Japan by mid-2005...Novell to release Open Enterprise Server...Blizzard wins online game suit...CA adds utility-like mainframe pricing, expects."
World,"Istanbul's largest synagogue reopens amid tight security, 11 months after being  damaged in a suicide bomb attack."
Business,US stocks gained on optimism that third-quarter earnings this week from companies including Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corp.
Business,"Shares of Global Crossing Ltd., 10 months out of bankruptcy, plunged 19 percent after the fiber- optic network operator said it needs as much as \$40 million in new loans to avoid running out of money this year."
Business,"  SunTrust Banks Inc. said Monday that it expects to restate earnings higher for the first and second quarters of 2004 due to changes in loan loss allowances, and plans to delay its third quarter "
Business,US stocks gained on optimism that third-quarter earnings this week from companies including Citigroup Inc. and Intel Corp. will top analysts #39; estimates.
Sci/Tech,A cracked rock called Escher is helping NASA scientists reconstruct the history of water on Mars. They say that the crater currently being explored by the Opportunity rover may have been shaped by a second 
Sci/Tech,A host of companies led by Microsoft and Intel has revised and released a specification for making sure computer systems have a common way to communicate.
Sports,The contest many baseball fans wanted to see is about to begin. The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees begin playing for the American League Championship Tuesday.
Sports,"seeded Argentine tennis player Guillermo Canas scored a 6 2, 6 4 win over Austrian wild card Julian Knowle to highlight the opening day of play at the CA Trophy tournament in Vienna."
Sports,"DELIVERING the Sir Donald Bradman Oration in Brisbane last year, the celebrity interviewer Michael Parkinson compared the personal style of the Don with that of his great contemporary Keith Miller."
Sports,"Alex Rodriguez scored from third base on a wild pitch by Kyle Lohse in the top of the 11th innings, giving the New York Yankees a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in their American League Divisional Series in Minneapolis."
Sports,"base coach Wendell Kim, often criticized for being too aggressive in sending runners home, won #39;t be back next year. Also, Gene Clines is replacing Gary Matthews as hitting coach, with Matthews taking Clines #39; old spot at first base."
World,"LONDON, Oct 11 (AFP) - Climate experts cautioned Monday that a reported consecutive annual jump in the quantity of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere might be an anomaly, without ruling out it was a sign of rapid global warming."
Business,Alitalia reaches agreement with the Italian government about a 400m euro loan needed to fund a major restructuring of the business and to ensure its survival.
Business,"The Russian government is demanding a total of \$4.09 billion for 2001 from Yukos. Apart from the fines, more than \$3 billion in back taxes are being docked from the oil giant #39;s frozen accounts."
Business,"Computer Sciences Corporation has won a ten-year, \$1.35 billion contract to manage telephone and computer networks for Ascension Health, the largest nonprofit health care system in the US "
Sports,I #39;m one of those people who believe there is an aura around this Red Sox team that will enable Boston to prevail over the Yankees in the latest postseason showdown between these two bitter rivals.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan One person is reported dead after at least three rockets slammed into an area of the Afghan capital of Kabul near the US Embassy."
Business,"Alitalia SpA has signed an agreement for a euro400 million (US\$496 million) bridge loan, the struggling Italian airline said Monday."
Business,"Phelps Dodge Corp., one of the world #39;s largest copper producers, said Monday its board approved an \$850 million expansion to triple production at the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, with the company ceding some of its stake in the mine in the process."
Sci/Tech,The US Federal Trade Commission filed a legal complaint last week against two companies that are believed to have infected computers with spyware and pop-up advertising and then attempted to sell their owners anti-spyware software.
Sci/Tech,Vodafone UK has introduced a service that will allow businesses to send and receive text messages from their desktops. The Vodafone Text Center is interoperable with MS Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes.
Sci/Tech,"AMD, Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corp. and Sun Microsystems have announced the publication of Web Services Management (WS-Management), a Web services specification that addresses the cost and complexity of "
Sports,Belgium #39;s Justine Henin-Hardenne will not play for the rest of the year in an attempt to recover from exhaustion. The former world No1 has not competed since losing in the fourth round of the US Open to Nadia 
Sports,"Michael Vick can do some amazing things with a football. But first, he #39;s got to hang on to it. Vick had three turnovers in the Atlanta Falcons #39; first loss of the season -- all of them having a crucial impact on the game."
Sports,"Though the fall suffered by Kieren Fallon in a nondescript race at Leicester yesterday may not have brought his challenge for the jockeys #39; title to an end, it may yet prove to have brought a brilliant contest to a brutal conclusion."
Business," Communications cable maker CommScope  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CTV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CTV.N</A> on Monday projected higher fourth quarter costs  and lower sales at an Omaha manufacturing subsidiary, losing  nearly a quarter of its stock market value in after market  trading."
Business," Farming supply retailer Tractor Supply  Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSCO.O</A> on Monday reported that its earnings fell in the  third quarter because of higher freight costs, higher costs for  steel and other commodities and a shift in sales to lower  margin hurricane related items."
World,"Technology which could help produce a nuclear bomb has gone missing in Iraq since the invasion, the UN warns."
World,"Millions of Britons face retirement poverty unless they work longer or save more to plug a 57bn shortfall, a government-inspired report is due to say."
Business,MELBOURNE: Global shopping mall owner Westfield Group will team up with Australian developer Multiplex Group to bid 585mil (US\$1.
Business,"US stocks advanced on Monday as investors showed optimism that corporate earnings reports may come in better than expected, but crude oil prices at a fresh record near \$54 a barrel curbed gains."
Business,"US stocks advanced slightly on Monday as investors were optimistic that corporate earnings reports may exceed expectations, but oil at a fresh record near \$54 a barrel curbed gains."
Sci/Tech,MDM today announced a new mobile travel solution application for Palm OS and other platform handhelds. Directions on-the-Go offers navigational assistance without the need for a GPS or wireless connection.
Sports,"BAKU (Azerbaijan) - David Beckham is so popular in Azerbaijan that the country #39;s coach, Carlos Alberto, is slightly disappointed that the England skipper will be missing when their teams meet in their World Cup qualifying match here tomorrow."
Sports,Wide receiver Tim Carter of the New York Giants will miss the remainder of the season because of a hip injury. Carter suffered a fractured hip socket during the third quarter 
World,"Italy #39;s European commissioner-designate, Rocco Buttiglione, faced a formal call from MEPs for his resignation yesterday over his description of homosexuality as a  quot;sin quot;."
World," quot;The crocodile walked into the tent and dragged the man out. A 60-year-old woman in an adjacent tent heard the commotion and jumped on the crocodile quot; - Stephen Pemberthy, Royal Flying Doctor Service."
Business,OPTIMISM that corporate earnings reports may come in better than expected gave US shares a fillip yesterday. But trade was thin as some markets including the bond market were closed for the Columbus Day holiday.
Business,SEOUL LG.Philips LCD said Monday that third-quarter net profit fell 15 percent as prices for flat screens for televisions and computers declined.
Sci/Tech," Repairs were underway Monday at PayPal as the widely used online payment service struggled to get customers back on track after several days of ""intermittent"" outages."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK The Union Leader's Web site crashed this morning after Garry Trudeau put its URL in today's ""Doonesbury."""
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  is making a renewed push this week to get its software into living rooms with the launch of a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, a personal computer designed for viewing movies, listening to music and scrolling through digital pictures."
Sci/Tech," Caymas Systems made its formal debut Monday, releasing three identity driven access gateways designed for control of internal and external access to enterprise data and applications."
Sci/Tech, The African elephant got a new line of defense against poachers Monday after a global wildlife conference approved measures aimed at wiping out the continent's illegal ivory trade.
Sci/Tech," The decision by British authorities to suspend the license of a major influenza vaccine manufacturer just before the vaccine was to be shipped shows a need for better communication, acting FDA chief Dr. Lester Crawford said on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Russian space researchers will lock six men in a metal tube for more than year in an effort to mimic the stresses and challenges of a manned mission to Mars.
Sci/Tech," BOULDER, COLORADO    Engineers here at Ball Aerospace  amp; Technologies Corporation are readying NASA's Deep Impact mission for shipping this month to Cape Canaveral, Florida."
World," With a threatened boycott its historic presidential election firmly relegated to the background, Afghanistan took first steps on Tuesday to begin counting votes."
World," The British ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray, could be facing the sack for his outspoken criticism of the regime in Tashkent which he accuses of widespread torture of opponents, a British newspaper said."
World," Shiite fighters in tracksuits and sneakers unloaded cars full of machine guns, mortars and land mines Monday as a five day, weapons for cash disarmament program kicked off in Baghdad's Sadr City district  #151; a sign of progress in the center of Shiite resistance in Iraq."
World," Bracing for their final debate, John Kerry accused President Bush of favoring ""friends in the oil industry"" over consumers strapped with rising fuel bills on Monday while Bush said his challenger so misunderstood the war on terror that he thought it could be reduced to ""a nuisance"" akin to prostitution or illegal gambling."
World," The Senate shipped President Bush a wide ranging  #36;136 billion corporate tax cut bill and a disaster aid package on Monday, letting lawmakers head home for the finale of the presidential and congressional campaigns."
Business,Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning as investors took profits from recent gains. The US dollar was weaker against the Japanese yen and the euro.
World," The State Department is accusing Cuba of training Colombian rebels and says it is troubled by a large presence of Cuban personnel in Venezuela, whose president, Hugo Chavez, is a close ally of Cuban President Fidel Castro."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's profit may drop ""significantly"" this year, according to testimony by an Oracle executive."
Business,Elliott Bernerd has agreed to walk away from the property empire he built over two decades for about 65m cash after falling out with his billionaire business partners.
Business,"Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela caricatured in the mask above, is raising taxes on oil companies in the Orinoco Belt from 1pc to 16."
Business,  Australian authorities Tuesday approved a proposed alliance between Qantas and Air New Zealand   but the decision came too late for the airlines as the New Zealand High Court last month rejected the tie up.
Business,  Repairs were underway Monday at PayPal as the widely used online payment service struggled to get customers back on track after several days of  quot;intermittent quot; outages.
Business,"PeopleSoft #39;s profit may drop  quot;significantly quot; this year and may have trouble surviving on its own, according to testimony Monday by an Oracle executive."
Business,J Sainsbury bowed to pressure from the City watchdog yesterday and admitted that interim profits were likely to plunge - the third time it has issued a profits warning in the past seven months.
Business,"News Corporation (NCP) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. today announced a number of transactions within the Latin America media market that will see DIRECTV Group paying \$579 million in cash for the equity stakes in other News Corp controlled companies."
Business,"BRITAIN cannot wait any longer for the government to take radical action to resolve the countrys growing pensions crisis, ministers were warned last night."
Business,Shares of CommScope Inc. fell more than 20 percent in the extended session Monday after the maker of coaxial and fiber-optic cables revised its sales outlook and announced plans for cost reductions and price increases.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., world #39;s largest software company, is planning to launch 2005 version of their Media Center software program on Oct. 12."
Sci/Tech,Is Apple Computer Inc. AAPL.O fine-tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more storage and a color screen to display photos?
Sci/Tech,"New threats to Unix users include a widely used software development aid known as concurrent version control, according to the latest annual Sans Top 20 vulnerability report."
Sci/Tech,"Another candidate in the growing list of exploits on instant messaging clients and servers arrived in the wild. Called W32.Funner, the worm on Monday circulated to attack on the Windows Messenger platform."
Sports,RAWALPINDI (Pakistan): Sri Lanka qualified for the final of a three-nation one-day tournament yesterday after their match with Zimbabwe was called off due to overnight rain.
Sports,"Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair and Green Bay Packers signal-caller Brett Favre are expected to start Monday night #39;s game at Lambeau Field."
Sports,"The office of Australia #39;s longest-serving prime minister Sir Robert Menzies was famously decorated by two framed images. One was a painting by Tom Roberts, capturing the austere, sun-blasted beauty of a bush "
Sci/Tech," Amid fanfare fit for actual world class athletes, five Americans with really quick fingers took home the gold medal in the popular ""Counter Strike"" competition of the World Cyber Games championships, capping five days of intense gaming by the world's elite."
Sci/Tech," Watch a movie or make a mobile phone call. Soon, in France, you might not be able to do both at once."
Sci/Tech, Is Apple Computer Inc.  fine tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more storage and a color screen to display photos?
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.'s hostile  #36;7.7 billion bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. could drop by one third to one fourth, Oracle co president Safra Catz said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Is Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A>  fine tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more  storage and a color screen to display photos?"
World, Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday on concerns about higher oil prices. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Business," Farming supply retailer Tractor Supply Co.  on Monday reported that its earnings fell in the third quarter because of higher freight costs, higher costs for steel and other commodities and a shift in sales to lower margin hurricane related items."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.39 percent  at the opening on Tuesday after a rise in crude oil to another  record high put a damper on the appetites of investors  returning from a three day weekend.
World," After two debates, voters have seen President Bush look peevish and heard him pass the buck. They've watched Sen. John Kerry deny he's a flip flopper and then argue that Saddam Hussein was a threat  #151; and wasn't."
Sci/Tech,"Thefts of British birds' eggs reached a record low in 2003, according to a report from the RSPB."
World,The Egyptian minister of religion decided that one official call to prayer would be broadcast live and carried by all of Cairo's mosques. Many of the faithful objected.
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue is set to announce new disk storage products Tuesday, as it fights to regain market share in data storage gear."
Sci/Tech,NBA franchise owner Mark Cuban nixes plans to let Dallas Mavericks ticket-holders get Wi-Fi access from their seats.
Business,"AN Australian tribunal today gave the green light to a proposed alliance between Qantas Airways Ltd and Air New Zealand Ltd, even though the airlines are no longer able to pursue the tie-up the way they had planned."
Business,"J Sainsbury, the deeply troubled supermarket group, yesterday gave its third profits warning since March, and some analysts fear that a fourth could arrive as early as next Tuesday."
Business,"Nationwide, the UK #39;s largest building society, yesterday warned that more than 40pc of Britons believe they face a retirement of financial hardship, while the Consumers "
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Wireless, the largest US wireless company, will expand its high-speed data service to 16 markets by the end of the year, the chairman of Verizon Communications Inc."
Sports,LONDON: A judge threw out all charges yesterday against three men accused of blackmailing teenage soccer star Wayne Rooney #39;s agent.
Sports,Aaron Peirsol of the United States lowered his own world record in the 200-meter backstroke at the Short Course World Championships on Monday night.
Sports,  Former National League MVP Ken Caminiti #39;s death came as a shock to those who believed the former slugger was turning his life around after being released from jail last week on a 2001 drug charge.
Sports,in a move which astonished his employers - as he believed that his own anxiety was spreading through the dressing room during the team #39;s poor start to the season.
World,"After five days at sea in the dark and aboard a dead submarine, the crew of the HMCS Chicoutimi is telling tales of heroism and fear."
World,"LAGOS, 11 Oct 2004 (IRIN) - Several of Nigeria #39;s biggest cities were paralysed on Monday as labour unions began a four-day general strike to protest at the latest fuel price increases under President Olusegun Obasanjos deregulation programme."
World,"Visiting French President Jacques Chirac yesterday pushed for stronger economic and political ties with China, emphasizing mutual respect and equality in foreign relations in his speech at Tongji University in Shanghai."
World,"Beijing, Oct 12. (PTI): Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing today held in-depth exchange of views with visiting UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on global hotspot issues, including Iraq, and reached  quot;consensus quot; on the reform of the United Nations."
Sci/Tech," U.S. carriers and infrastructure providers are gathering this week at the Telecom '04 trade show in Las Vegas amid rapid changes in the telecommunications industry, including cable companies roaring into the voice business and phone companies switching on TV services."
World," LA PAZ, Bolivia (Reuters) - Indigenous groups and  independent candidates were poised to win local elections in  Bolivia on Sunday, while support for traditional parties sank  further after a popular revolt last year toppled former  president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada."
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 supports DVD burning, HDTV, and improved support for mobile devices."
Business,Britons are set to face some stark choices over their pensions with the publication of a new report on Tuesday. The Pension Commission #39;s independent report is expected to warn that the UK population needs 
Sports,"The Red Sox will make one roster change for the start of the American League Championship Series, adding a veteran reliever in Ramiro Mendoza who is no stranger to postseason "
Sports,The agent of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been accused of misleading a court as charges were dropped against three men accused of blackmailing him.
Sports,"American swimmer Aaron Peirsol set a world record of one minute and 50.52 seconds in the men #39;s 200-meter backstroke final here Monday at the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana."
World,"Militants loyal to Moqtada al-Sadr failed to hand over substantial quantities of heavy weapons on the first day of a disarmament plan yesterday, bringing threats from the US "
World,"The probity of the man tipped as South Africa #39;s next leader was on trial yesterday when a businessman appeared in court accused of paying more than 110,000 in bribes."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   Nearly 460,000 Canadians on the federal payroll are eligible to be reimbursed tax free for using their cars on government business, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney, pursuing Republican votes in a reliably Democratic state, said Monday that Sen. John Kerry's view of terrorism reflects a naivete and an inability to recognize the seriousness of the threat."
World, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards called Monday for tighter restrictions on the sale of nonprescription cold medicines that could be used to make methamphetamine.
Business,"Millions face poverty in old age without radical reforms, analysts expect a politically sensitive report on Britain #39;s creaking pensions system to say today."
Business,  The operators of the online payment service PayPal say efforts are underway to fix  quot;intermittent #39; #39; outages that have bugged the service for several days.
Business,"The Wall Street Journal reports Merck  amp; Co. of Whitehouse Station, NJ, has begun hunting for a new chief executive officer. The move comes amid a string of bad news at the drug maker, including its recent "
Sports," Carlos Beltran belted a solo home run to right field, his second of the series off Atlanta starter Jaret Wright, to put the Houston Astros ahead of the Braves 3 0 after three innings in the decisive Game 5 of their NL Division Series on Monday night."
Sports, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera said he plans to return from a family funeral in Panama on Tuesday in time for Game 1 of the AL championship series against Boston. Rivera flew home to comfort relatives after two members of his wife's family were electrocuted in his pool. The ALCS begins Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 supports DVD burning, HDTV, and improved support for mobile devices. Microsoft will unveil the latest version of its media-oriented operating system tomorrow, positioning "
Sports,David Beckham has admitted the foul on Ben Thatcher which earned him a yellow card in England #39;s World Cup qualifying win over Wales was premeditated.
Sports,"Deep in thought, almost certainly unrelated to the task in hand, Keith Miller once led 12 men on to the field for New South Wales."
Sports,"I think we are going to see two chippy teams and the start of the game in particular may be a little different, both teams want their players to come out and be passionate, fired up and ready to play and I think maybe we will see both teams come out just "
Sports," Alex Rodriguez is just glad he ended up on this side of the rivalry. Third base, shortstop, doesn't matter  #151; as long as he's a Yankee."
Sports," North Carolina suspended wide receiver Adarius Bowman, linebacker Fred Sparkman and defensive tackle Isaiah Thomas indefinitely after they were cited for possession of marijuana by campus police, the school said Monday."
Sports," Former National League Most Valuable  Player Ken Caminiti, who in 2002 admitted he used steroids,  died of an apparent heart attack in New York on Sunday, Major  League Baseball said on Monday."
Sports,"An autopsy was performed on Ken Caminiti on Monday, though the cause of the 1996 National League M.V.P.'s death may not be known for 10 days."
Business," The dollar hovered near a one month low  against the yen on Tuesday after disappointing U.S. hiring  figures last week fueled speculation the Federal Reserve could  press ""pause"" on its current tightening cycle."
Business,"As the price of energy resumes its upward march, ordinary Americans are getting in their pocketbooks."
Business,"ROYAL  amp; Sun Alliance, the number two general insurer in the UK, will ship 1100 British jobs to India over the next two years in an attempt to cut costs."
Business,The government will today face intense pressure to signal a shift away from means-tested pensions in the face of the independent Turner commission report #39;s startling finding that Britain faces a 57bn annual pensions gap.
Business,"Boeing (nyse: BA - news - people ) Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher is keeping the faith. On Monday, the head of the aerospace and military contractor insists he #39;s confident his firm will ultimately win out "
Sports,"  An equestrian doping scandal could cost Ireland its only gold medal from the Athens Olympics. Cian O #39;Connor won the individual show jumping gold aboard Waterford Crystal, but the horse was "
World,The EU has ended 11 years of sanctions against Libya and eased an arms embargo to reward the country for giving up plans to develop weapons of mass destruction.
World,"Jos Manuel Barroso, the incoming European commission president, was under strong pressure last night to dump Rocco Buttiglione, a professed opponent of women #39;s and gay rights, as the next commissioner for justice and security, after the European "
World,"The United Nations has proposed a major \$97 million (54 million pound) overhaul of its security system with 778 new posts, a response to devastating safety reports after the 2003 bombing of its offices in Iraq."
World," Two major challenges are expected to unfold Monday when Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell certifies the state's final presidential election results, declaring President Bush the winner by about 119,000 votes."
Business,"The Australian state of Tasmania #39;s long- term local and foreign currency credit ratings have been raised one level to AA because the state government is reducing debt, Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday will take center stage at Los Angeles #39; Shrine Auditorium, home of the Emmy Awards, to herald his vision for the next big thing in computing."
Sci/Tech,"A former NASA safety inspector accused of falsifying examinations of crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court, and his attorney called him  quot;meticulous in his work."
Sports,Billy Davies believes Lee McCulloch is mature enough to handle his Scotland call-up in the midst of an international crisis. The Preston North End manager nurtured the powerful striker during his spell in 
Sports,"  Bob Melvin spoke to the Arizona Diamondbacks about becoming the team #39;s manager on Monday, joining Mark Grace and Al Pedrique as candidates to be interviewed for the job."
Sports,The San Diego Chargers coach went off during his weekly news conference when he was asked what he thought about nose tackle Jamal Williams punching Jacksonville center Brad Meester at the end of a play in the second quarter of the Chargers #39; 34-21 win on 
World,LONDON: Britain #39;s Tony Blair yesterday set out his vision for a third term in office in a bid to shift the spotlight onto domestic policies that win or lose elections and off the divisive war in Iraq.
Sci/Tech," Mount St. Helens vented more steam Monday as new thermal images revealed that parts of the lava dome in its crater are piping hot, a sign that magma continues to rise within the volcano."
Sci/Tech," Despite a federal rule changing the type of hooks that longline fishermen may use, the sea turtle population is declining, officials say."
Sci/Tech, A robot helped police nab a murder suspect who had eluded Westomoreland County authorities for three months.
Business,"After nearly three years of jockeying by legions of business groups, the Senate passed a \$137 billion corporate tax bill on Monday that gave something to almost everyone."
World,"Oil futures prices advanced to a new high Monday as a strike began in Africa's largest exporter of crude, exacerbating global supply concerns at a time of strong demand and reduced output in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf of Mexico.    Worries about Russian oil supplies also persist as oil giant Yukos, already struggling to repay a multibillion-dollar back-tax bill, got hit Monday with \$1.34 billion in fines..."
World," Amid the bustle of the New York clubhouse, Mariano Rivera's untouched locker stood out as a reminder that the New York Yankees might be without their best pitcher in the opener of the American League championship series.    Rivera flew home to Puerto Caimito, Panama, after two family members were electrocuted in his pool, leaving the possibility that he might not be available for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday..."
World," Shiite fighters in tracksuits and sneakers unloaded cars full of machine guns, mortars and land mines Monday as a five day, weapons for cash disarmament program kicked off in Baghdad's Sadr City district   a sign of progress in the center of Shiite resistance in Iraq.    A lasting peace in the sprawling slum would allow U.S..."
World," Bracing for their final debate, John Kerry accused President Bush of favoring ""friends in the oil industry"" over consumers strapped with rising fuel bills on Monday while Bush said his challenger so misunderstood the war on terror that he thought it could be reduced to ""a nuisance"" akin to prostitution or illegal gambling..."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch #39;s DirecTV Group Inc. will pay \$579 million to consolidate its Latin American operations with other Murdoch-controlled satellite-television businesses in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Chile."
Business,SIGNS of a  quot;turnaround and improved performance quot; at pokies maker Aristocrat Leisure have prompted a credit upgrade from ratings agency Standard  amp; Poor #39;s.
Business,"Tired of the heavy political ads, the ones that weigh you down with negativity, blame for national problems and division? Now there #39;s less reason to fret the breaks in your TV shows."
Sci/Tech,"People using Microsoft instant messaging software, MSN Messenger, may have been a mite lonely this weekend, with only a virus to keep them company."
Sports," Bob Melvin spoke to the Arizona Diamondbacks about becoming the team #39;s manager on Monday, joining Mark Grace and Al Pedrique as candidates interviewed for the job."
Sports, Aaron Peirsol of the United States lowered his own world record in the 200 meter backstroke at the Short Course World Championships on Monday night.
Business, Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc launched a television ad campaign on Monday to improve its brand image that has been tarnished by a series of recall related scandals over the past year.
World,The Governments chief scientist will today highlight the need for action in combating global warning amid reports the main greenhouse gas is rising sharply.
Business,"Crude oil futures in New York rose to a record-high settlement overnight for the fifth straight session, closing just below \$US54 a barrel, reflecting real and perceived threats to global oil supply."
Business,"Advo Inc. (AD), which publishes shopping ad circulars and provides other direct-mail marketing services, on Monday said its board of directors had elected Scott Harding chief executive, effective Oct. 15."
Business,"BACS, the UK clearing house and operator of the direct debit system, will today announce it is changing its name to Voca and planning to muscle in on the continental European market for automated payments."
Business,"Communications cable maker CommScope Inc. (CTV.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday projected higher fourth-quarter costs and lower sales at an Omaha manufacturing subsidiary, losing "
Sci/Tech,Television has been something of a great white whale for Microsoft. The company has tried to sell WebTV and build software for TVs and cable boxes.
Sci/Tech,The 10th crew of the International Space Station is scheduled to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Oct. 13 at 11:06 pm EDT for a six-month stay aboard the orbiting laboratory.
Sports,Australian hockey officials have defended their decision to withdraw the Kookaburras from December #39;s prestigious Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan.
Sports,Spanish giants Real Madrid on Monday played down the seriousness of midfielder David Beckham #39;s rib injury and said that the England skipper could play this weekend.
Sports,"  Ken Caminiti was fearless on a baseball field, where he made incredible stops at third base, swatted home runs from both sides of the plate and played through pain that would wither most anyone else."
Sports,"Bob Melvin spoke to the Arizona Diamondbacks about becoming the team #39;s manager on Monday, joining Mark Grace and Al Pedrique as candidates interviewed for the job."
Sports,"The good news for coach Joe Gibbs and the Washington Redskins is that despite scoring just 10 points Sunday night against Baltimore and 13 against Cleveland the previous Sunday, the Redskins are not last in the NFL in points scored."
World,"  A US scientist is reported to have observed a surprising jump in the amount of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas."
World,"Afghanistan #39;s election crisis seemed to be over yesterday when the main opposition challenger, Yunus Qanooni, withdrew his threat to boycott the result."
World, Two congressional Republicans who blame the federal government for meager education funding in the West said Monday they want to tax the federal government's vast landholdings across 12 Western states.
Business," The Nikkei average fell 1 percent by  midsession on Tuesday as auto makers declined following a rise  in crude oil to another record high, and as the yen's rise  against the dollar stoked concern over exporters' earnings."
Business,"In the flood of corporate reform unleashed by recent business scandals, one issue has been largely ignored, shareholder activists say: the stratospheric level of executive pay and the nearly impossible task investors face in trying to figure out who is getting how much."
World," KUTA BEACH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Security was tight in  this tourist center on the island of Bali as ceremonies began  on Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of bomb blasts that  killed 202 people, mostly foreigners."
Business,"The move sends President Bush a 650-page measure that reduces taxes for domestic manufacturers, builders and even Hollywood studios and doles out scores of tax breaks for interests groups."
Business,"Boeing Co. still expects to receive a contract to build 100 refueling planes for the Air Force, chief executive Harry C. Stonecipher said Monday."
Business,Two large American oil companies that received profitable vouchers to buy Iraqi oil under the United Nations' oil-for-food program said yesterday that the purchases complied with U.S. law.
Business,SunTrust Banks Inc. will restate its earnings for the first two quarters of the year after discovering errors in how it sets aside money to cover problem loans.
Business,"In the recent annals of corporate fraud, the names Enron, Tyco and WorldCom ring the loudest."
Business,"With just eight years to go, Steve Derebey had been eyeing his mandatory retirement age with something close to relief."
World,A human rights group accuses the US of holding al-Qaeda suspects at secret locations in violation of legal norms.
World," Three gamblers who have used a James Bond style laser device to win more than 1 million (R11,24 million) at the Ritz in March did nothing illegal, police have concluded."
Business,The issue of drug advertising directly aimed at consumers is becoming political.
World,"More than five weeks after hundreds perished in the seizure of School No. 1 by Chechen separatists, Beslan remains a town reeling from grief, shock, rage and disbelief, a town whose suffering seems only compounded by the day."
World,"Of all the seekers and spiritualists who were drawn to Mohandas K. Gandhi during his long, nonviolent struggle against British colonial rule, perhaps none stood out so vividly as a tall, broad-shouldered and rather imperious-looking Englishwoman named Madeleine Slade."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair was urged today to use Britains upcoming presidency of the G8 to broker a global agreement to cancel poor countries debt and double spending on aid.
Business,"NEW YORK Stocks drifted higher yesterday, brushing aside another record high for oil prices amid hopes the impending tide of third-quarter profit reports will override worries about a struggling economic recovery."
Sports,The college football world is starting to realize how many difference makers Michigan boasts in its offense because true freshman quarterback Chad Henne has figured out how to lock onto multiple targets.
World,"year old woman jumped on to the back of a crocodile yesterday, tackling it to free a man trapped in its jaws. The four metre (13ft) crocodile grabbed the 34 year old man as he slept in a tent with his "
Sports, Smashing stereotypes forged over centuries and bearing the burden of being an inspiration to a billion compatriots is a mighty tall order.
World, Afghanistan was preparing on Tuesday to  count votes after rivals of President Hamid Karzai said they  had withdrawn their rejection of the weekend presidential poll.
Sports,Aaron Polanco's ability to run Navy's option offense will be the key to the Mids' attempt to defeat Notre Dame for the first time in 40 tries this Saturday.
Sports,"With longtime captain Claudio Reyna sidelined with a thigh injury, Coach Bruce Arena feels comfortable tapping 22-year-old phenom Landon Donovan to captain the U.S. squad."
Sports,"With few top-shelf teams this season, several factors are contributing to a shortage of quality, well-played NFL games."
Sports,"Tim Carter, the New York Giants' best deep-threat wide receiver, might miss the rest of the season with a hip injury."
Sports,Chargers Coach Marty Schottenheimer lashes out at his news conference at Jacksonville center Brad Meester for what he believes was a cheap shot on Chargers nose tackle Jamal Williams.
Sci/Tech," Southeast Asia announced on Monday its first coordinated effort against the multi billion dollar illegal wildlife trade, drawing praise from conservationists despite giving no timetable for the plan."
Sci/Tech,GOP candidate for Congress Charles R. Floyd bought three Internet domain names with Van Hollen's name and turned them into Web sites carrying unflattering comments about the freshman congressman's record.
World,Millions of origami paper cranes yesterday rained down upon Thailand #39;s three violence-torn southern provinces in an extravagant government-sponsored gesture aimed at bringing peace to the predominantly Muslim region.
Business,SunTrust Banks Inc. will restate its earnings for the first two quarters of the year after discovering errors in how it sets aside money to cover problem loans.
Sci/Tech,"As a new crew prepares to lift off tomorrow for the international space station, NASA officials say they are less worried than they were two weeks ago about problems with its oxygen generator and growing shortages of food and spare parts."
Sci/Tech,"Silicon Graphics (SGI) has launched the successor line to its Onyx visualization systems. Called Prism, the systems will be based on Intel #39;s Itanium 2 processor and the Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech,"A new worm that spreads via Microsoft #39;s instant messaging client began badgering users Monday, several security firms said. Dubbed Funner, the worm propagates by sending itself to all the contacts listed in "
Sci/Tech,"Mobile Digital Media (MDM) in introducing new mobile travel solutions offered on a CD-ROM for Palm OS, Windows Mobile and Nokia Series 60 mobile phones."
Sci/Tech," A UN conference last week banned commercial trade in the rare Irrawaddy dolphin, a move environmentalists said was needed to save the threatened species."
Sports,"Three men have been cleared of blackmailing football agent Paul Stretford after it emerged he had misled the court. John Hyland, Christopher Bacon and Anthony Bacon were on trial at Warrington Crown Court "
Sports,"Housto Astros #39; Carlos Beltran celebrates his solo homerun in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta, Monday Oct. 11, 2004."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: Fighters loyal to Iraqi Shi #39;ite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr have begun handing over their weapons, in a deal designed to end fighting between the militiamen and US-led forces in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City."
World," Hanoi, October 11 KAZINFORM    President Roh Moo hyun said Monday he did not expect North Korea to go to extremes over the issue of its nuclear weapons development program."
World," Security was tight in this tourist center on the island of Bali as ceremonies began on Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of bomb blasts that killed 202 people, mostly foreigners."
Sci/Tech,Silicon Graphics Inc. announced that it will ship a new Intel Itanium-based Linux workstation that the company says is the most powerful of its kind in the world.
Sports,"The first fight of the 2004 season between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox did not occur on a warm, pleasant April day at Fenway Park."
World,TONY EASTLEY: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has uncomfortably seen for himself China #39;s continuing sensitivity to any questioning of the government #39;s human rights record.
Business,"The Nikkei average fell 1 percent by midsession on Tuesday as auto makers declined following a rise in crude oil to another record high, and as the yen #39;s rise against the dollar stoked concern over exporters #39; earnings."
World,"The first day of a disarmament program in the Sadr City slum of Baghdad yielded a rich harvest of weapons from Shiite fighters. Cars full of machine guns, mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and landmines were turned in Monday."
World,"South Africa #39;s deputy president, Jacob Zuma, began a fight for his political life yesterday when he was repeatedly named in corruption charges against his friend and financial adviser, Schabir Shaik."
Business," NYMEX crude kept close to record highs near  #36;54 early on Tuesday as global oil supplies remained hounded by disruptions, magnifying concerns over U.S. heating oil stocks ahead of the winter, traders said."
Business, Technology stocks led a tumble in  Asian shares Tuesday as a gloomy outlook from LG.Philips LCD  and record high oil prices fueled investor concerns about a  slowdown in corporate profits and global economic growth.
Business," NYMEX crude kept close to record  highs near  $54 early on Tuesday as global oil supplies remained  hounded by disruptions, magnifying concerns over U.S. heating  oil stocks ahead of the winter, traders said."
Sports,"Someday Dwight Howard is likely to be the Orlando Magic #39;s go-to-guy. But for now Howard, the No. 1 overall pick in the June NBA draft, is the Magic #39;s go-get-me guy."
Sports, Chris Brown had touchdown runs of 37 and 29 yards and the Tennessee Titans stormed to a 34 13 lead over the stumbling Green Bay Packers after three quarters on Monday night.
Business,"Finn Kydland, the joint winner of the 2004 Nobel economics prize, called on governments yesterday to guarantee central bank independence and praised the European Central Bank (ECB) while slamming Latin American policy makers."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Fast National ratings for Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. ABC dominated the late evening with new dramas, but CBS was able to hold off the resurgent network thanks to early evening strength."
Sci/Tech,"People using Microsoft #39;s instant-messaging software, MSN Messenger, may have been a mite lonely this weekend, with only a virus to keep them company."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Oct. 11, 2004    Mobile Digital Media (MDM), a world leader in providing high quality consumer software for mobile devices, today announced the next generation of "
Sci/Tech,"Southeast Asia announced on Monday its first coordinated effort against the multi-billion dollar illegal wildlife trade, drawing praise from conservationists despite giving no timetable for the plan."
Sci/Tech, A fired NASA safety inspector accused of falsifying space shuttle inspection reports pleaded not guilty to 166 criminal charges Friday and a trial was tentatively set for Dec. 1. Bill Thornton 
Sports,"Theyve gotta stop meeting like this? Dont tell Yanks, Sox; theyll do battle for 46th time in 17 months. Who will the 2004 ALCS and in how many games?"
Sports,"Muncie, IN (Sports Network) - Randy Holcomb #39;s tip-in at the final buzzer enabled Indiana to record an 85-84 victory over Washington in the preseason opener for both teams at Ball State University #39;s Worthen Arena."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, the National League #39;s most valuable player in 1996 who later admitted using steroids during his major-league baseball career, died Sunday."
Sports,"After leading the majors with 105 regular-season victories, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the playoffs expecting to win the World Series."
World,"Unions vowed to extend a general strike over fuel prices in Nigeria to a second day on Tuesday, helping drive world oil prices to record highs even though shipments from Africa #39;s top producer were unaffected."
World,"With Israeli rescue workers gone, the Egyptian military closed off the scene of a luxury hotel bombing that targeted Israeli tourists to clear more debris yesterday and collect evidence for investigators tracing the explosives and vehicles."
World,"Singapore #39;s foreign ministry said yesterday that it welcomed President Chen Shui-bian #39;s () address a day earlier, calling it a development that would reduce tensions between Taiwan and China."
Sports,"Keith Miller, who died yesterday in Melbourne at the age of 84, was the most charismatic Australian cricketer of his generation, with film-star looks and talent to envy."
World,Judge Hillary Squires will today rule whether E-tv can broadcast the Schabir Shaik fraud and corruption trial live from the Durban High Court.
World, French retail giant Carrefour SA has denied a press report it is planning to sell its operations in Japan.
Sports,"OAKLAND, Calif. Dec 5, 2004 - Raiders receiver Ronald Curry likely has a torn left Achilles #39; tendon that could sideline him for the remainder of the season."
Business,Tokyo stocks plunged Tuesday morning on concerns about higher oil prices. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average was down 121.
Sports, Olympic field hockey champion Australia pulled out of a December tournament in Pakistan because of security fears.
Sports,Texas got into its first major bowl in seven years while laying on the couch. Cal perhaps didn #39;t by taking a knee. Jeff Tedford meets the press after learning that California will go to the Holiday Bowl instead of the Rose.
Business,"The Senate passed a far-reaching, \$136 billion corporate-tax package yesterday that cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow-and-arrow makers while closing tax loopholes and bringing US exporters in line with international trade rules."
Business,"SunTrust Banks Inc., the seventh- largest US bank, said yesterday that it will restate results for the first and second quarters of this year because the company mistakenly inflated its reserve for loan losses."
Sci/Tech,"With ABC #39;s new dark comedy series  quot;Desperate Housewives quot; scoring big numbers for a second consecutive week, it #39;s only a matter of time before the other broadcast networks put out APBs seeking "
Sports, 1916  #151; The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in five games with a 4 1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Ernie Shore pitched a three hitter for Boston.
Sports," Richard Gasquet of France upset seventh seeded Dennis van Scheppingen of the Netherlands 6 3, 7 6 (5) Monday in the first round of the ATP Open de Moselle."
Sports," Carlos Beltran homered twice, had four  hits and drove in five runs as the Houston Astros moved on to  the National League Championship Series with a 12 3 Game Five  pounding of the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Monday."
Sports,Carlos Beltran drives in five runs to carry the Astros to a 12-3 rout of the Braves in Game 5 of their first-round NL playoff series.
Business,"After nearly three years of jockeying by legions of business groups, the Senate passed a \$137 billion corporate tax bill on Monday that gave something to almost everyone."
Business,"As drug advertising aimed directly at consumers becomes more widespread and controversial, the issue will likely have political implications."
Sports,"Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez carded a four-under 66 in the final round to total 14-under 266 to win the Omega Hong Kong Open, his third victory in Asia this year."
Business,There are some indications that frustration over higher heating bills may spill over into the political arena in November.
Sci/Tech,"The Internet is a lonelier place for users of PayPal and MSN Instant Messenger, thanks to a software glitch and a suspected virus."
Sci/Tech,"Maxime A. Faget, 83, a retired NASA aeronautical engineer whose innovative designs contributed greatly to manned spacecraft from Mercury to the space shuttle, died of cancer Oct. 10 at his home in Houston."
Sci/Tech,"Big rewards should come from big investments, said Ivan Seidenberg, Verizon #39;s CEO, in a keynote speech at TELECOM 04 in Las Vegas."
Sports, It #39;s difficult to separate the fear and loathing from the glee and anticipation in this City of Babe Ruth #39;s Curse.
Sports,"When the Houston Astros were fading from the National League Central Division race in July, their general manager, Gerry Hunsicker, took calls from contenders who were looking to cherry-pick the Houston roster."
Sci/Tech,"EMC has made its biggest push to date into the fast growing small and midsize business market with the acquisition of Dantz Development, a suppler of backup and recovery software."
World,Foreign ministers extended an EU-wide travel ban on high-ranking Burmese officers after finding the military leadership had failed to improve its human rights record.
World,"Israel #39;s top military prosecutor has opened an investigation of a platoon commander whom soldiers accuse of emptying an ammunition clip into a 13-year-old Palestinian girl to make sure she was dead, the army said yesterday."
Sci/Tech," The consumer electronics arm of the Virgin Group is introducing a new 5 gigabyte hard disk portable music player, bringing a powerful brand name in music to the increasingly crowded product space."
Sci/Tech," EMC has made its biggest push to date into the fast growing small and midsize business market with the acquisition of Dantz Development, a suppler of backup and recovery software."
Sci/Tech," It was billionaire Paul Allen's  #36;20 million that allowed Burt Rutan to build SpaceShipOne, the first privately financed manned rocket to reach space."
Sci/Tech,Today scientists observe volcanoes from much greater distances and can send data across the Internet to scientists around the world.
Sci/Tech,The movie and music industries have filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision that favored makers of file-sharing software.
Sci/Tech,An Oracle executive testified that she expected PeopleSofts earnings would continue to drop in the wake of Oracles hostile takeover bid.
Sci/Tech,New software helps corporate travel managers track down business travelers who overspend. But it also poses a dilemma for honest travelers who are only trying to save money.
Sci/Tech,"Some television networks are racing to develop eye-catching score boxes. Fox, for example, now has fire coming out of its baseball scores."
Business,"Floridians will be able to deduct state sales tax payments from their federal income tax returns for the next two years, under one part of a wide-ranging bill the US Senate passed today."
Business,"In an era when most technology outfits have tightened their belts to adapt to a slower-growing market, one company stands out for forging ahead on innovation: Apple Computer (AAPL ). Others have slashed R amp;D "
Sports,"A day before Boston and New York started the American League Championship Series, Major League Baseball recalled a T-shirt it had sanctioned because it rubbed Red Sox fans the wrong way."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins quarterback situation is on hold again, but this time it has nothing to do with performance. Instead, head coach Dave Wannstedt will wait for a report from the team #39;s medical "
World," Dinosaurs were dying out before Earth was struck by an asteroid impact that is widely thought to have been responsible for their extinction, two scientists claim."
Sci/Tech,"Unseemly squabbling over online sales of the Band Aid Christmas No 1 ended with Apples iTunes seeming to come out on top. iTunes attracted criticism, including in this newspaper, when it refused to sell "
World," Pakistan successfully test fired  Tuesday an intermediate range ballistic missile capable of  carrying nuclear warheads as parts of its efforts to boost its  defenses, a military statement said."
Sports,"No magic this time, just major miscues from mortal-after-all Brett Favre. The Packers #39; storied quarterback threw three interceptions, and their defense had a devil of "
World,"Pakistan successfully test-fired Tuesday an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads as parts of its efforts to boost its defenses, a military statement said."
Sports,"According to an observer, Curt Schilling walked into Yankee Stadium #39;s visiting clubhouse the same way he navigated Fenway Park the past few days: with a limp."
Sports," Five days after his wedding to Elin Nordegren in Barbados, world No 3 golfer Tiger Woods spent Sunday on his 155 foot yacht  #39;Privacy #39; and said, well, he wouldn #39;t mind more of precisely that."
Sports,Brooke Hanson of Australia swims with Simone Weiler of Germany during the World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis. Photo: AFP.
Sports,"Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, center, looks onto the field while officials review an apparent fumble by quarterback Mark Brunell during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens."
Sports,DAVIE  The preseason debate over quarterbacks has seemingly boiled down to whether Jay Fiedler is able to withstand the pain of a cracked rib or AJ Feeley can stand under center with a clear head.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK  Just when it seemed that reality television was set to take over the dial, scripted shows have come roaring back - at least for now."
Sports, Chris Brown rushed for two touchdowns  and 148 yards to lead the Tennessee Titans to a 48 27 win over  the reeling Green Bay Packers in the NFL's Monday night game at  Lambeau Field.
Sports," The fans wanted it. For that matter the entire baseball world wanted it. Now it #39;s here, and nobody is champing at the bit more than the Boston Red Sox."
Sports,"Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Chris Brown rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns and Steve McNair threw for 206 yards and two scores to lead the Tennessee Titans to a 48-27 rout of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field."
Sports,"ranked Amelie Mauresmo of France withdrew from the Kremlin Cup in Moscow yesterday, a day after a thigh injury forced her to quit during a final in Germany against Lindsay Davenport."
Sports,"or, in this case, cowboy boots -- as the boys from Houston so often wear -- and peaches -- in honor of Georgia #39;s favorite fruit -- for performances in this year #39;s National League Division Series."
Sports,"Even through a television set 3,000 miles away, the eyes revealed it: Something burned deep inside Ken Caminiti, a fire that ultimately consumed him."
Sports, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Julian Peterson will undergo season ending surgery Tuesday on his torn left Achilles #39; tendon.
World,"Shi #39;ite fighters in tracksuits and sneakers unloaded cars full of machine guns, mortars and land mines yesterday as a five-day disarmament program kicked off in Baghdad #39;s Sadr "
Business, Texans will be allowed to deduct state and local sales tax payments from their federal income taxes for the next two years under legislation approved Monday and sent to President Bush.
Business, The Australian Competition Tribunal Tuesday approved plans for a proposed alliance between Air New Zealand Ltd.
Business,"One out of every four working American families earns wages so low they struggle to survive financially, according to a report due out today."
Business,"People face poverty in retirement unless they save more, a major report into pensions will reveal. The Pensions Commission report says that there is a 57 billion shortfall in the amount people are saving for retirement."
Sci/Tech,"As humanity #39;s continuous presence in space begins its fifth year aboard the International Space Station, the next inhabitants rocket into Earth orbit late Wednesday for a six-month expedition."
Sci/Tech,A UN conference gave tiny Swaziland the green light on Tuesday to export some of its white rhinos and bring in trophy hunters occasionally to shoot the massive animals.
Sports,"Brian Butterfield, the Toronto third base coach and Orono native whose Blue Jays went 5-14 against the Boston Red Sox and 7-11 against the New York Yankees, said he is picking the Red Sox to win the best-of-seven America League Championship Series against "
Sports,"By Ted S. Warren, AP. To borrow a lyric from Alicia Keys, it doesn #39;t make sense but it sure makes for a great song. Or story. The Seattle Seahawks #39; mystifying collapse against the St."
World,Relatives of many of the 202 people killed when terrorist bombs ripped through nightclubs on Indonesia #39;s Bali island two years ago have gathered at the attack site to remember the dead.
Business," Oil prices held near historic highs  over  $53 a barrel on Tuesday, with global supplies hounded by  outages that were thwarting efforts to build U.S. heating oil  inventories ahead of the winter."
Business,"NORTH Sea Brent crude surged through \$50-a-barrel for the first time yesterday, as a four-day general strike began in oil-rich Nigeria and the market fretted about out-of-action capacity in the Gulf of Mexico."
Business,(Oct. 11) -- Chrysler is recalling nearly 1 million minivans because an electrical problem could cause the driver #39;s side air bag to fail.
World,Mass suicide is suspected after Japanese police find seven people dead in a van in mountains near Tokyo.
World, Gunfire crackled around Haiti's capital as hundreds of mourners gathered to bury five police officers killed in a week of violence pitting supporters of the U.S. backed government and ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide.
World," Labor Party powerbroker Senator John Faulkner has resigned from his position as opposition leader in the Senate, in the aftermath of this weekend's election in which Labor suffered a devastating defeat."
Sci/Tech,SpaceShipOne's pilot received a new honor: commercial astronaut wings awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration for those who fly more than 50 miles above Earth.
Business,Lawyers for the embattled Yukos oil giant requested a new judge Monday as Russia #39;s Tax Ministry sought to enforce \$1.4 billion in fines and penalties on a \$4.
Business,The Australian Competition Tribunal today gave the greenlight to a proposed alliance between the airline and Qantas -- the same tie-up scuttled last month on this side of the Tasman by the High Court.
Business,"The average price of gasoline topped \$2 a gallon in Michigan this week, and experts say they do not see any relief in sight. The price of self-serve regular gasoline rose an average "
Business,"Wilmington, Delaware  Reuters News Service, 11 October 2004 - Oracle chief executive Larry Ellison said on Friday that Oracle has talked about revising its \$21-per-share offer to buy rival PeopleSoft, but he dented Wall Street expectations by saying "
Business,"AUBURN HILLS - Chrysler Group is recalling 1.2 million minivans worldwide, including 955,000 in the United States, because an electrical problem could cause the driver #39;s side air bag to fail."
Sci/Tech,Tom Scheffler gets the same reaction whenever he takes consumers to an Internet cafe to show them a different kind of phone service.
Sports,BROOKE HANSON joined illustrious company at Indianapolis today with her sixth W quot;orld Short Course Swim Championships gold medal.
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wis. The Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers were both in danger of falling to one-and-four tonight. Well, it didn #39;t happen to the Titans."
Sports,"Declaring himself  quot;here on business, quot; hometown favorite Yao Ming joined Tracy McGrady and the rest of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday as they prepared for a pair of exhibition games against the Sacramento Kings -- the first NBA games played in China."
Sports," On the road, with a comfortable lead, playing in fresh air, on natural grass, watching their defense being picked apart down the stretch."
World,Two separate official investigations are under way into the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old girl in Gaza by the Israeli Army after soldiers testified that their company commander 
World," The Israeli parliament gave a symbolic slap to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, voting against a statement defending his Gaza pullout plan, but he survived two no confidence motions and pledged to bring the withdrawal itself to a vote in two weeks."
Business, Technology stocks led a fall in Asian  shares Tuesday as a gloomy outlook from LG.Philips LCD and  soaring oil prices fueled investor concerns about a slowdown in  corporate profits and global economic growth.
World,"Saudi Arabian authorities say the security forces have shot dead three suspected militants in the capital, Riyadh."
Business,"The United Auto Workers and Axle Alliance Co., a DaimlerChrysler AG subsidiary that makes parts for commercial trucks, announced a new labor contract Monday that paves the "
Sci/Tech,"Q: We are in the market for a new computer, which we would use mostly for e-mail, the Internet, letters and reports. I #39;ve read about a PC sold online by Wal-Mart that runs Linux instead of Windows."
Sci/Tech,"com October 11, 2004, 11:16 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sports,"It happens all the time in hockey, football and basketball, and maybe it will catch on in baseball, too, after players from both teams exchanged handshakes Sunday after the St."
Sports,A New Jersey chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was ordered to close because it did not prosecute Jayson Williams over accusations he shot and killed his dog.
World,"Islamabad, Oct 12 (PTI) Pakistan today  quot;successfully quot; carried out yet another test of its intermediate range ballistic missile  #39;Hataf-V #39;, with a strike range of 1500 km capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads and targetting most of the "
Business,"When Gabrielle Wentworth was heading toward a new life in Seattle, she knew the job situation was tight, even for college graduates."
Business,  The Moscow Arbitration Court ruled yesterday embattled oil giant Yukos must pay  $1.34 billion US in fines and penalties as part of a  $4.
Business,"Malaysia #39;s budget carrier AirAsia is set to launch the country #39;s biggest initial public offering this year, energizing its bid to increase its fleet nearly fourfold and challenge Asia #39;s established airlines on lucrative routes."
Sports,"The Red Sox stats, schedule and New York Yankees stats, schedule have been on a collision course since the moment Aaron Boone #39;s game-winning home run in Game 7 of the 2003 American "
Sports,"It might not have been Reggie Miller #39;s last minute heroics, but it still gave the crowd in Worthen Arena something to cheer about."
World,"The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed concerns that materials and equipment from Saddam Hussein #39;s former nuclear programme in Iraq have vanished without trace."
Sci/Tech," India's second largest software exporter, Infosys Technologies, quarterly net profit jumped 49 percent, well ahead of market expectations, thanks to a sustained outsourcing boom."
Business,"Telstra has announced the break-up of its wholesale unit, including the creation of a separate media and content division, to address the concerns of the competition regulator before the company #39;s full privatisation."
World," In a last minute flurry of accusations before their final debate, John Kerry tried to tie President Bush to record oil prices while the president charged that his Democratic opponent has totally misunderstood the war on terror."
World," The rival campaigns of President George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry have hit the Southwest, where they are to face off in their final televised debate in two days, with polls showing the race still too close to call."
Business,Indian software group Infosys turns in a 50 jump in profits as more companies hire it to run their technical support services.
World," The Israeli parliament gave a symbolic slap to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, voting against a statement defending his Gaza pullout plan, but he survived two no confidence motions and pledged to bring the withdrawal itself to a vote in two weeks.    The maneuvering came Monday at the opening of the winter session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, with Sharon heading a government that lost its majority over the Gaza pullout and is vulnerable to being toppled..."
World," The 108th Congress soon will be history, a tumultuous two years that, depending on party affiliation, was the best of times or the worst of times.    Of course Republicans, who control both the House and the Senate, expressed pride in a Congress that passed a major Medicare prescription drug bill, gave President Bush the money he needed for Iraq and substantially increased spending for defense and homeland security..."
Business,"World oil prices scaled record peaks last night, rising on concern over disruptions to supply from strike-hit producers Nigeria and Norway."
Business,"The US complaint at the World Trade Organization over loans by European governments to European rival Airbus isn #39;t driven by election politics, Boeing Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher said yesterday."
Business,"Oil futures prices advanced to a new high Monday as a strike began in Africa #39;s largest exporter of crude, exacerbating global supply concerns at a time of strong demand and reduced "
Sci/Tech,  Computer companies have been trying for several years to convince consumers that their next PC should also be their hub for home entertainment.
Sci/Tech,"Those who #39;ve been around the Internet for a few years probably remember trying out PC-based telephony solutions that rarely connected, and when they did, sounded like bad CB "
Sports,The Astros #39; 12-3 victory Monday night in Game 5 of the National League Division Series marked the third consecutive season that the Braves have lost the deciding playoff game at home.
Sports,"Dearly beloved, we gather here this evening to pay our last respects to the Green Bay Packers, a once-proud little engine that for 12 straight years could win with the best of them."
Sports, Another round of playoffs is giving Scott Rolen a chance to get his timing back.
Business,"LONDON: British insurance major Royal  amp; Sun Alliance (RSA) has announced that it would shift as many as 1,100 jobs from Britain to India in the next two years."
Business,"Colorado isn #39;t doing enough to boost its low-income working families, according to a study to be released today. That is especially troubling, say those who are involved in "
Business,"Employment growth in Washington state #39;s biopharmaceutical industry is expected to slow in the next decade, according to a Milken Institute report that will be released today."
Business,"Abbott Laboratories Inc. has agreed to buy the nutrition firm EAS Inc. for \$320 million. The two companies said Monday the cash transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending regulatory approval."
Business,"The United Auto Workers and an automotive supplier have reached an agreement that covers current hourly workers and possibly those at yet-to-open factories, the first multi-plant pact negotiated by the UAW in 20 years."
Business,"Several lenders to bankrupt air carrier US Airways (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to extend the terms of their financing arrangement to mid-January, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed "
Sci/Tech,"By request from the United States, British authorities shut down 20 independent media Web sites without explanation, The Guardian reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is behind schedule in complying with a court order to document its proprietary communications protocols, according to US authorities monitoring its behavior."
Sports,"With no Australian reporters covering the World Swimming Championships, Ian Hanson has been responsible for reporting all the news from Indianapolis."
Sports,"NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd has hit back at Real Madrid over Jonathan Woodgate #39;s injury woes, declaring:  quot;We #39;ve nothing to be ashamed of."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, a former National Baseball League most valuable player who in 2002 admitted he used steroids, has died in New York at the age of 41."
Sports,THE trial of three men accused of blackmailing Wayne Rooney #39;s agent collapsed yesterday after he tried to fool the court. Paul Stretford claimed that former Olympic boxer John Hyland and 
Sports,"Peirsol plays a part in 2 world records: Aaron Peirsol of Irvine, Calif., lowered his world record in the 200-meter backstroke at the short-course world championships, which ended last night in Indianapolis."
World,"BAGHDAD, IraqA Turkish contractor and an Iraqi Kurdish translator were beheaded on a video posted on the Internet yesterday, and a statement said they had been taken captive by the Ansar al-Sunna Army - the same group that killed 12 Nepalese hostages "
World,"Islamabad: As Pervez Musharraf completed five years of his rule, Pakistan today  quot;successfully quot; testfired its  quot;indigenously built quot; intermediate range ballistic missile  #39;Hatf-V #39; capable of carrying nuclear warheads with a strike range of 1500 km, that could "
World,"In an alarming development, high-precision equipment and materials which could be used for making nuclear bombs have disappeared from some Iraqi facilities, the United Nations watchdog agency has said."
World,The stage has been set for a little-known son of King Norodom Sihanouk to be crowned Cambodia #39;s next monarch after the king #39;s surprise abdication last week.
Sports,"For Marie Davenport, a 29-year-old Providence College graduate from Ireland, yesterday's Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women was just a warmup."
Sports,"Red Sox Nation collectively cursed Yankees third baseman Aaron  quot;Bleeping quot; Boone last Oct. 16 when he clobbered Tim Wakefield's first-pitch knuckleball in the 11th inning of Game 7 of the American League Championship Series deep into the New York night, giving the Yankees the AL pennant and a berth in the World Series, and sending the Sox ..."
Sports,"It took 43 years, but the Houston Astros are finally postseason winners. Carlos Beltran hit two more homers and drove in five runs, while original Killer B's Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell chipped in during a five-run seventh inning that carried the Astros to a 12-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves last night in Game 5 of their ..."
Sports,Another round of playoffs is giving Scott Rolen a chance to get his timing back.
Sports,"Disappointment for the Dodgers again. Los Angeles made major strides this season by winning the National League West to end a long playoff drought, then earning the club's first postseason victory in 16 years."
Sports,"David Ortiz, still champagne-scented, was watching Saturday's decisive playoff game between the Yankees and Twins with a friend. Up stepped Ruben Sierra, who'd been 1 for 20 in the series, to clock a three-run homer and tie the game in the eighth.  quot;Here they come, quot; the Red Sox slugger said. Did anyone from Eastport to Block Island expect anything else?"
Sports,"I am here to help. As we embark on another installment of the fabled Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, it will be my job to make sure you are not bowled over by the usual waves of emotion that accompany this long, painful exercise in futility."
Sports,"This is the way it ended last year: An exhausted and emotionally spent Mariano Rivera dropped to his knees after pitching the hardest three innings of his life, sobbing and praying and finally falling prone on the hill, wrapping his arms around the mound in a mixture of thanksgiving and relief. For three innings -- the most ..."
Sports,"Starting lineups The Sox hit 32 home runs against the Yankees, their most against any opponent. Manny Ramirez hit seven; Johnny Damon, Kevin Millar, and Bill Mueller hit five apiece. The Sox hit three or more home runs six times in games against the Bombers. They hit .322 against New York in Fenway Park but just .212 in Yankee Stadium. ..."
Sports,"Home in Panama following a terrifying accident that left two of his family members dead, Yankees star closer Mariano Rivera was absent from the club's early-afternoon workout at Yankee Stadium yesterday."
Sports,"As if the rivalry weren't chock-full of subplots already, the Red Sox will inject another today when they submit their 25-man roster for the American League Championship Series and replace Kevin Youkilis with Ramiro Mendoza , who won two World Series rings with the Yankees."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti was never short of fearless on a baseball field. He made incredible stops at third base, swatted home runs from both sides of the plate and played through pain that would wither most men."
Sports,"A month ago, the US national team was on the verge of a shocking defeat in Panama City. Now, as the US prepares for a rematch with Panama at RFK Stadium tomorrow night, the team has nearly clinched a berth in the final round of World Cup qualifying."
Sports,"What looks good on paper hasn't been tested through a season yet, so Bruce Crowder said he'll reserve judgment. He wasn't talking about rosters; he was talking about a commitment from college hockey authorities to rid the game of all the clutching and grabbing, the pinning, and tugging."
Sports,"DIVISION 1-AA POLL Balloting conducted by the Sports Network, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, total points and last week's ranking. W-L Pts LW 1. Southern Ill. (85) 5-1 2,620 1 2. Ga. Southern (17) 5-1 2,523 3 3. Delaware (1) 4-1 2,342 4 4. Western Ky. (2) 4-1 2,277 6 5. Montana 5-1 2,081 7 6. Wofford 4-1 1,932 ..."
Sports,"Normally this time of year, the ECAC hockey landscape is a familiar shade: Red. As in the Big Red of Cornell or the Crimson of Harvard. But this year? There's a bit of a change in the complexion of what is now officially called the ECAC Hockey League. The tint in early October looks green."
Sports,"Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin believes in Atlantic Hockey. Four years ago when the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference was born, Mercyhurst was simply the cream of the crop."
Sports,"Middlebury has had a stranglehold on the NESCAC men's hockey championship since its inception five years ago. Last year, the Panthers won their fourth NESCAC title en route to their sixth NCAA Division 3 championship. Prolific scorer and national player of the year Kevin Cooper was the catalyst in Middlebury's 27-win season, a school record."
Sports,Things seem to be going New Hampshire's way. The Wildcats had a bye week and still moved up two places to No. 7 in the Sports Network Division 1-AA football poll.
Sports,"Games 7 p.m. unless noted OCTOBER 15 -- Merrimack at Providence; Denver at BC; Niagara at Maine; UNH at Michigan, 8; UMass at Nye Frontier Classic vs. Minnesota, 9"
Business," Philips Electronics, the largest consumer electronics maker in Europe, on Tuesday cautioned it expects flat sales in its semiconductor business in the fourth quarter and is seeing ongoing margin pressure in consumer electronics."
Business,"More than a quarter of all working families in the United States, including 20 million children, are considered low-income or poor, an independent report said yesterday."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. #39;s chairman and chief executive Raymond Gilmartin yesterday defended his firm #39;s handling of earlier health warnings about Vioxx and said he 
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer Group Plc, the UK #39;s largest clothing retailer, said first-half earnings fell as much as 12 percent after sales declined for a fourth straight quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s attempt at a digital music distribution service  quot;falls just short quot; of Apple #39;s iTunes, says The Washington Post."
Sports,"Never could these words, uttered so long ago by Yogi Berra, ring more true today. Tonight, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox square off in the much-anticipated rematch of last year #39;s American League Championship Series."
Sports,"Former Sunderland and Leeds manager Howard Wilkinson has today been appointed temporary first-team coach of Leicester. Wilkinson, the one-time England caretaker coach and technical director, will work with "
Sports,"It took a month longer than usual, but Mike Shanahan and his staff have found yet another player no one else wanted to execute Denver #39;s dominant running game."
Sports,"Reuben Droughns stepped to the podium Sunday evening, surveyed the television cameras and a sea of reporters, then playfully hid from view."
World,"  Philippine authorities said yesterday that they were seeking four members of Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic gang with long standing ties to Al Qaeda, in the February sinking of a ferry that left at least 118 people dead."
World,"DURBAN - Schabir Shaik #39;s corruption trial got off to a low-key start in the high court here yesterday, adjourning early after several hours of legal argument on an e.tv application to televise proceedings live."
World,"The UN #39;s nuclear watchdog raised concerns on Monday about material and equipment from Saddam Hussein #39;s regime, which could be used to make a nuclear weapon and have since vanished in Iraq."
World,"Phnom Penh, Oct. 12 (VNA) - Cambodias acting Head of State Chea Sim on Monday signed a Throne Council bill, paving the way for the appointment of a successor to King Norodom Sihanouk, who announced his retirement on Oct. 7. Earlier on Oct."
Business,"Global crude oil prices, which shot up to record highs on Monday, continued to rule at the same level of close to \$54 a barrel. Following the nationwide strike that began in Nigeria to protest against high "
Sci/Tech,"The Washington Post #39;s Rob Pegoraro says that Microsoft #39;s new MSN Music store is the most capable iTunes competitor, but that it falls  quot;just short quot; of Apple #39;s offering."
Sports," Chris Simms first NFL start lasted 19 plays, and it might be a while before he plays again for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."
World,The European Union ended 12 years of sanctions against Libya on Monday and eased an arms embargo to reward the country for giving up plans to develop weapons of mass destruction.
World," President Jacques Chirac has arrived in Hong Kong on the first official visit here by a French leader, rounding off an Asian tour that has won billions in trade contracts and avoided confrontation with China over thorny political issues."
World," A Turkish contractor and an Iraqi Kurdish translator were beheaded on a video posted Monday, and a statement said they had been taken captive by the Ansar al Sunnah Army  #151; the same group that killed 12 Nepalese hostages."
World," The Philippines' most influential Roman Catholic leader, Cardinal Jaime Sin, is in stable condition  but remains under intensive care after suffering a heart attack, his church says."
Business,Union leaders in Nigeria vow to press on with a general strike despite government efforts to promote talks.
Business,Tufts University graduate student Lindy Bumgarner says she does the work of an adjunct professor for half the pay.
Business,"Who is Carlo Cestra, and why is he driving bankers nuts? Cestra is the ultra-low profile chief executive who took over a disaster in progress a decade ago and turned it into a credit union powerhouse. You could make a good argument that Digital Federal Credit Union, or DCU, as it likes to call itself, has become one of the ..."
Business,"Massachusetts is better poised to capitalize on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals than any other state, according to a study to be released today by the Milken Institute, an independent economic think tank."
Business,"As personal computers with broadband Internet connections become an increasingly popular way for Americans to acquire music, high-tech companies are rushing to offer systems for getting music out of the PC and onto the stereo."
World,Mourners in Indonesia and Australia commemorate those who died in the Bali bombings two years ago.
Business,"Oil futures prices advanced to another record high yesterday as a strike began in Africa's largest exporter of crude, exacerbating global supply concerns at a time of strong demand and reduced output in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf of Mexico."
Business,"Fidelity Investments will close its fast-growing \$17.8 billion Diversified International fund to new purchasers at the close of business Oct. 25. The fund, managed by William Bower, grew to assets of \$18.7 billion as of Oct. 8. It had a year-to-date return of 6.8 percent through the same date. The fund assets, including investor inflows and asset appreciation, grew from ..."
Business,"Amid the torrent of jabber in Internet chat rooms -- flirting by QTpie and BoogieBoy, arguments about politics and horror flicks -- are terrorists plotting their next move?"
Business,GlaxoSmithKline PLC is in talks with the Food and Drug Administration about selling its Fluarix influenza vaccine in the United States this season because of the expected flu vaccine shortage this year.
World,"AU PRINCE    Hundreds of wailing mourners gathered to bury five slain police officers yesterday as gunfire crackled around the capital, where clashes between supporters of the US backed government and ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide have plagued peacekeepers. Photographs of three officers who were beheaded sat beside their cremated remains in a police academy where the funerals were held, while the open ..."
World,"MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania -- To entice the US military to make a home here, what better symbolic appeal could the Romanian government make than to rename a street George Washington Boulevard?"
World,  A Saudi American held in US solitary confinement for nearly three years without being charged returned to his family in Saudi Arabia yesterday after agreeing to trade in his US citizenship for his freedom.
World, Two large American oil companies that received profitable vouchers to buy Iraqi oil under the United Nations' oil-for-food program said yesterday that the purchases complied with U.S. law.
World,Staff Sgt. Chris Fritz set out for a meeting with the mayor of Musayyib to discuss the needs of the city in a convoy of nine armored trucks equipped with .50-caliber machine guns and Mark 19 automatic grenade launchers. He was protected by three dozen Marines wearing full body armor and carrying assault rifles and assorted mortars and grenades.
World,"The U.S. citizen who was held by the military as an ""enemy combatant"" arrived home, bringing an end to a philosophical and legal battle over his confinement that helped clarify the government's power to fight the war on terrorism."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer Group Plc, the UK #39;s largest clothing retailer, said first-half earnings fell as much as 12 percent after sales declined for a fourth straight quarter."
Business,"BANGALORE, India: India #39;s second-largest software exporter, Infosys Technologies, quarterly net profit jumped 49 percent, well ahead of market expectations, thanks to a sustained outsourcing boom."
Sports,Furious Pakistani hockey officials have called for Olympic champion Australia to be punished for withdrawing from December #39;s Champions Trophy tournament in Lahore for security reasons.
Sports,"Three men were cleared yesterday of blackmailing football agent Paul Stretford after it emerged he had misled the court. John Hyland, Christopher Bacon and Anthony Bacon were on trial at Warrington "
Sports,"DAVIE, Fla.Injuries to Jay Fiedler and AJ Feeley left Miami #39;s unsettled quarterback situation more muddled than ever. Fiedler was sore after aggravating a rib injury in Sunday #39;s 24-10 loss at New England, and "
Sports,The Socceroos will be without forward John Aloisi for Tuesday night #39;s Confederations Cup second-leg qualifier against the Solomon Islands in Sydney.
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has test-fired an intermediate-range nuclear-capable missile able to hit targets deep inside rival neighbour India, the military announced."
World,"Levels of the main greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, have risen alarmingly over the past two years,. Experts fear this will lead to catastrophic changes in the climate far sooner than previously predicted."
World,"Nuclear bomb- making equipment could end up in the hands of terrorists because of the chaos in Iraq, a United Nations watchdog has warned."
World,"There has been a breakthrough agreement in Afghanistan #39;s disputed elections, with the main rival to President Hamid Karzai saying he will accept the result, after an independent inquiry into charges of fraud."
World,"Hardbeatnews.com, JOHANNESBURG, SA, Tues. Oct. 12: Jean Bertrand Aristide is thousands of miles away from South Africa but remains tuned to the strife ongoing in his homeland of Haiti."
Sci/Tech,"The final cost of modernising NHS IT systems could reach 31bn - five times the declared figure, a report says."
Sci/Tech,Detectives warn internet auction bidders to be wary of how they pay after a teenage fraudster conned customers.
Sci/Tech,Indian software group Infosys sees its profits jump 50 as more companies hire it to run their technical support services.
Business,"Over the next to years more than 1,100 jobs located in United Kingdom, will be shift to India, according to the Royal  amp; Sun Alliance plans."
Business,"Stocks drifted higher yesterday, brushing aside another record high for oil prices amid hopes the impending tide of third-quarter profit reports will override worries about a struggling economic recovery."
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World," China Tuesday urged the United States to halt all official contact with Taiwan and to stop selling arms to the island, but made no comment on Taiwan President Chen Shui bian's recent peace overtures."
World," One year ago, twin Egyptian boys born joined at the tops of their heads were separated after a 34 hour procedure that doctors warned could have resulted in the death of one or both."
World, Relatives of the 202 people killed in the Bali terror attacks marked the second anniversary of the bombings Tuesday with a moment of silence and a defiant vow to defeat the Islamic militants behind the blasts.
Business,"US casino giant Caesars plans to build a 335m gambling and leisure resort beside the new Wembley Stadium in London, its first foray into Europe."
World,Unofficial results from Cameroon's presidential election point to a huge victory for incumbent Paul Biya.
World,Ten former Turkish hostages appear before media in Baghdad after being released by an Islamist group.
World,"  The war in Iraq did not damage international terror groups, but instead distracted the United States from confronting other hotbeds of Islamic militancy and actually  quot;created momentum quot; for many terrorists, a top Israeli security think tank said in a report released yesterday."
Business," Japan's Nikkei share average slipped 0.58  percent on Monday morning after a weak U.S. jobs report kept  the dollar near a five year low against the yen, hurting the  shares of Japanese exporters."
Business,Fidelity Investments will close its fast-growing \$17.8 billion Diversified International fund to new purchasers at the close of business Oct. 25.
Sci/Tech,Siebel Systems is mounting an effort to alleviate a major hassle that comes with licensing its customer information systems -- the labour-intensive task of tuning and tending to its software in complex computing environments.
Sports,Former Sunderland and Leeds manager Howard Wilkinson has been appointed temporary first-team coach of Leicester. Bassett told Sky Sports News:  quot;I spoke to Howard about helping Leicester out and he #39;s accepted that situation.
World,"The Israeli Knesset last night dealt a staggering political blow to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, rejecting on a 53-44 vote his report on the "
World,"Prime Minister John Howard attended a solemn commemoration today for victims of the nightclub bombings two years ago on Indonesias Bali island, which claimed the lives of 88 Australians."
World,"I was complaining to Schabir Shaik in the courtyard of Durban #39;s High Court that, for once, a certain Sunday newspaper had got it right."
Sci/Tech,A spate of recent deaths has stirred fears of a broader outbreak among people and raised the possibility of a human pandemic.
Sci/Tech,"In the years since Mount St. Helens last erupted, technology has completely revolutionized volcano science."
Sci/Tech,"Okapi are phantasmagoric creatures that have inspired the work of Dr. Terese Hart, the director of the Wildlife Conservation Society in Congo."
Sci/Tech,What slips of the tongue say about a child's development.
Sci/Tech,"The technology for human facial transplants exists, but ethicists are worried about using it."
Sci/Tech," Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's second largest software services company, posted its biggest quarterly profit jump in three years on increased outsourcing by telecoms and financial companies."
Business,"October 12, 2004 -- THE asking price of a TV commercial on next year #39;s Super Bowl is going up again. Fox, which has the rights to football #39;s ratings-busting showcase, is seeking a record \$2."
Business,"EBay #39;s online payment service PayPal has suffered intermittent glitches since late last week, locking some users out of their accounts for long stretches and making "
Business," Stocks drifted higher Monday, brushing aside another record high for oil prices amid hopes the impending tide of third quarter profit reports will override worries about a struggling economic recovery."
Business,"Beating its own and market expectations, software major Infosys Technologies on Tuesday reported a 48.64 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 447."
Business,"World oil prices have shot to record highs as concern grows about even more expensive fuel at the petrol pumps. In London, Brent North Sea crude oil for delivery in November surpassed \$50 a barrel for the first time in the contract #39;s 16-year history."
Business,"British workers will have to save more and retire later to make up for a looming gap in pension savings, said the author of an official report being released Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Starting in mid-October AT amp;T, in partnership with industry-leader Linksys (a division of Cisco Systems (Quote, Chart)), will begin offering Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to home users across the country."
Sports,"On the eve of the AL Championship Series, Major League Baseball recalled a T-shirt it had previously sanctioned because it rubbed Red Sox fans the wrong way, according to the Associated Press."
Sports,England captain David Beckham revealed on Tuesday he deliberately got himself suspended for Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifying game against Azerbaijan because he knew he would miss the game with a broken rib.
Sports,"Ken Caminiti #39;s power hitting, defensive acrobatics, and a rugged appeal that reached even nonbaseball fans made him one of San Diego #39;s premier athletes, and helped lay groundwork for a \$474 "
Sports,"Australia captain Ricky Ponting has led the tributes to great all-rounder Keith Miller, who died on Monday. Miller, who played in Donald Bradman #39;s Invincibles team, died in Melbourne at the age of 84."
Sports,"Chris Simms #39; first NFL start lasted only 19 plays, and it may be a while before he plays again for the Bucs. Although the second-year quarterback is day to day with a left shoulder sprain, coach Jon Gruden "
Sci/Tech,Some Macworld Online readers have experienced problems using the UK iTunes Music Store in recent days. Letters received by Macworld confirm multiple instances in which users trying to access 
Sports,Sri Lanka have virtually secured their place in the final of the Paktel Cup against Pakistan after easing to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Saturday.
World,"Australian Prime Minister John Howard, center, his wife Janette, right, and opposition lawmaker Bob McMullan in Canberra, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, laying wreaths in memory of victims of the Bali bombings..Commemorations "
World,"Islamabad - Pakistan test-fired an intermediate-range, nuclear capable ballistic missile on Tuesday as part of its efforts to boost defences against nuclear rival India in spite of recent peace talks."
World,"LUXEMBOURG, Oct 11 (AFP) - The European Union agreed Monday to lift an 18-year-old arms embargo on Libya, welcoming the country #39;s renunciation of weapons of mass destruction and movement towards  quot;responsible government."
World,"MANILA, Philippines Oct. 11, 2004 - A bomb planted by the brutal Abu Sayyaf group caused a ferry fire in February that killed over 100 people in the Philippines #39; worst terrorist attack, an investigation concluded Monday."
World,"China Tuesday urged the United States to halt all official contact with Taiwan and to stop selling arms to the island, but made no comment on Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian #39;s recent peace overtures."
Sci/Tech,Mass suicide is suspected after Japanese police find nine bodies in two groups near Tokyo.
World," The body of British engineer Kenneth Bigley, killed by his kidnappers last week after three weeks in captivity, was dumped just south of Baghdad Friday, sources close to the insurgency said Tuesday."
World," An Indian air force Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed on Tuesday during joint exercises with Singapore's air force but no one was hurt after the two pilots bailed out in time, an Indian military spokesman said."
Business," Oil prices set new record highs above   $54 a barrel for U.S. crude Tuesday, with global supplies  hounded by outages that are thwarting efforts to build winter  heating oil inventories."
Business, U.S. casino firm Caesars Entertainment  Inc. and Quintain Estates have formed a joint venture to turn  the area around London's Wembley Stadium into a  $600 million  leisure and gambling resort.
Business," Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's  second largest software services company, posted its biggest  quarterly profit jump in three years on increased outsourcing  by telecoms and financial companies."
Business,"The UK's inflation rate fell in September, thanks in part to a fall in the price of airfares, increasing the chance that interest rates will be kept on hold."
Business,"While most voters have chosen their favorite candidate for president, several sites offer online tests for the undecided. In some cases, the results can be quite contradictory. By Joanna Glasner."
Business,Among the promoters of electronic voting machines are advocates for disabled voters. But critics say money connections between disability groups and voting-machine companies suggest the groups may be concerned with more than independent access for the disabled. By Kim Zetter.
Business,"Oil prices have set new record highs above \$54 a barrel for US crude, with global supplies hounded by outages that are thwarting efforts to build winter heating oil inventories."
Business,US casino firm Caesars Entertainment Inc. and Quintain Estates have formed a joint venture to turn the area around London #39;s Wembley Stadium into a \$600 million leisure and gambling resort.
Business,The slow rise in the price of clothing and footwear on the high street has once again helped to keep inflation under control in the UK.
Business,"The bank cites errors, puts two top executives on leave and delays its third-quarter report. By JOHN HIELSCHER. SunTrust Banks Inc."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer, reporting its fourth straight quarter of falling sales, says food sales slipped slightly in the last two weeks of September but clothing was steady."
Sports,"However, the England defender - who was examined at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio - is likely to miss 10 more weeks of the season, Real Madrid team physician Alfonso del Corral said."
Sports, Chris Brown had touchdown runs of 37 and 29 yards as the Tennessee Titans beat the stumbling Green Bay Packers 48 27 on Monday night.
Sports,"For a guy who would have preferred to see the SkyDome lid closed, Noel Prefontaine did a fine job of putting the boot to the football yesterday in the chilly, open air of the topless stadium."
World,"Residents of Baghdad #39;s Sadr City district slowly began to turn in weapons yesterday, the first step in a process that US and Iraqi officials hope "
World," Indonesia #39;s police on Tuesday were ordered to tighten security on the resort island of Bali on the 2nd anniversary of Bali bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians, and injured 500 others."
World,"A double rejection for Buttiglione in Brussels. The justice and security commission of the European Parliament has rejected by just one vote, the first resolution that accepted the candidature of Rocco Buttiglione "
Sports,BASEBALL Chicago (NL): Fired third base coach Wendell Kim. Cincinnati (NL): Extended manager Dave Miley's contract through 2006; signed OF Jason Romano to minor league contract. Los Angeles (NL): 3B Robin Ventura retired. Oakland (AL): Fired bench coach Chris Speier. Texas (AL): Assigned P Mickey Callaway to Oklahoma (PCL).
Sports,"Manager Dave Miley got a long-awaited show of confidence yesterday when the Cincinnati Reds extended his contract through the 2006 season. Miley, 42, had little security when he took over for the fired Bob Boone in July 2003. He finished that season as interim manager, then got only a one-year extension with a club option for 2005. The Reds had ..."
World," The body of British engineer Kenneth  Bigley, killed by his kidnappers last week after three weeks in  captivity, was dumped just south of Baghdad Friday, sources  close to the insurgency said Tuesday."
World, Former Yugoslav President Slobodan  Milosevic's war crimes trial resumed in The Hague on Tuesday  after a month long break with two court assigned lawyers  running his defense and calling the latest witness.
Sports,"If Marion Jones is guilty of the drug-taking allegations levelled against her by Balco #39;s owner Victor Conte, she will not only be damned as athletics #39; most notorious drugs cheat since Ben Johnson, she would have to go down as the most convincing liar I "
World,The outgoing Indonesian President's unwillingness to accept defeat has held up a peaceful transition
World,"US and Iraqi forces raid mosques in Ramadi, after an overnight air strike on a popular restaurant in Falluja."
Sports,"A MAJESTIC Carlos Moya tamed world No2 Andy Roddick 6-2, 7-6, 7-6 yesterday to clinch the Davis Cup for Spain. The popular Majorcan erased the heartache of missing Spains maiden triumph in 2000 by bringing "
Business,  Las Vegas took one more high stepping kick across the pond on Tuesday as casino operator Caesars Entertainment Inc.
Business,"Oil prices shot up yesterday to their fifth straight 21-year high, as hurricane damage closed a key oil shipping port in Louisiana."
Business,Stake in Deutsche Telekom AG may be sold by Germany for 4.45 billion (\$5.5 billion) as EU faces finance deficits and seeks for the ways to resolve the problem.
Business,"Australia #39;s main airline carrier, Qantas, says it won #39;t appeal the New Zealand High Court #39;s rejection of a proposed alliance with Air New Zealand."
Sci/Tech,A US judge has ruled that Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is not entitled to trial documents that the company said might help it prove its European Commission antitrust complaint against Intel.
Sci/Tech,US authorities have shut down 20 independent news websites run by the Independent Media Center (Indymedia) and seized two UK-based web servers.
Sports,"England captain David Beckham has revealed that he deliberately got himself booked against Wales on Saturday. The Real Madrid star was cautioned for a foul on Ben Thatcher late in the game, and he will now "
World,"fired on Tuesday a medium range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, part of the countrys efforts to enforce its defence, a military statement said."
World,"Local residents arrive to examine a destroyed building in the center of Fallujah, west of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday morning, Oct. 12, 2004 following an US air strike."
World,"A CAR suicide bomber attacked an American convoy in the north Iraqi city of Mosul yesterday, killing one US soldier and twoIraqis."
World,"Equipment and materials that could be used to make nuclear weapons have disappeared from Iraq, the chief of the UN #39;s atomic watchdog agency has warned."
World,"Turkey #39;s foreign minister confirms ten Turkish hostages, who have been freed by kidnappers, are now in the Turkish embassy in Baghdad."
World, Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's war crimes trial resumed in The Hague on Tuesday after a month long break with two court assigned lawyers running his defense and calling the latest witness.
World," Royal Dutch/Shell plans to auction off its liquefied petroleum gas business, which is valued at more than one billion pounds."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Opinion</strong> Miraculous clarity arouses suspicion
World, Oil prices hit all time highs near 54 dollars in Asian trade as a general strike in Africa's biggest oil producer Nigeria turned the heat up further on jittery market and brought 65 dollars within sight.
Business," Oil prices surged to new record highs  again Tuesday, taking U.S. crude above  $54, with global  supplies hounded by outages that are thwarting efforts to build  winter heating fuel inventories."
Business, European shares fell Tuesday after weak  German ZEW investor confidence data raised fears economic  growth will dwindle and slow consumer buying weighed on the  third quarter results of Philips.
Sci/Tech,"Philips, Europe's largest maker of consumer electronics, is cautious about earnings growth despite reporting a profit in the third quarter."
Sci/Tech,Is Apple fine-tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 more storage and a color screen to display photos? The Internet sites that follow Apple #39;s coming product 
Sports,"Carlos Beltran, Jeff Bagwell and the Astros slugged their way into the postseason record book at Turner Field on Monday night. Powering the Astros to their first-ever postseason "
Sports,"Scottish Football Association chief executive David Taylor has again insisted that Berti Vogts #39; job is secure, for the immediate future at least."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has launched new efforts to widen his shaky coalition after a stinging setback in parliament that complicated his plan to withdraw from some occupied territory.
Business,"Oil futures prices advanced to a new high Monday as a strike began in Africa #39;s largest exporter of crude, exacerbating global supply concerns at a time of strong demand and reduced "
Business,"Philips, Europe #39;s largest maker of consumer electronics, has reported a higher-than-expected third-quarter operating profit. But the company is cautious about the future, warning that high oil prices and unrest in Iraq were hitting demand."
Business,"Insurance giant Royal  amp; Sun Alliance (RSA) is set to send over 1,000 jobs to India to cut costs and offer the company greater operational flexibility."
Business,"EMPLOYEES will have to work longer, save harder or pay higher taxes to plug a 57billion-a-year hole in pension funds. The Pensions Commission, set up by the Government to look into how "
Business,"Looking to gain a foothold in the potentially lucrative British gambling market, Caesars Entertainment Inc. has announced plans to construct a Las Vegas-style hotel-casino in London."
Business,US pharmaceuticals company Abbott Laboratories has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire US nutrition company EAS.
Sci/Tech,"Striving to reignite interest in Windows XP, Microsoft plans to unveil the latest version of its Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system today."
Sci/Tech,The US Supreme Court has been asked to hold two internet file-sharing services responsible for their customers #39; online swapping of copyrighted songs and movies.
Sci/Tech,"A group of technology vendors that includes AMD, Dell, Intel, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems, last week published a new Web services specification designed to simplify network administration across a range of devices."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Sun Microsystems will publish a specification to use web services for managing a broad range of IT systems including PCs and devices on a network.
Sports,New York- The Yankees and Red Sox have been there and done that. They #39;re about to do it again tonight in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Sports," quot;I spoke to Howard about helping Leicester out and he #39;s accepted that situation, quot; Bassett said in an interview with Sky News."
Sports,The Seattle Storm has defeated the Connecticut Sun 67-65 to force a decisive third game in the Women #39;s National Basketball Association Finals.
Sports,"The game certainly is a must-win affair if the Scots are to have any chance of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup finals. With just one point from home games with Slovenia and Norway, they are already trailing in Group Five."
World,"Craftsmen quietly packed up their tools and left the site. Although awaiting an official ceremony on the anniversary, the memorial to 202 people killed in the Oct. 12, 2002 attacks on Bali nightclubs was open to the public before that."
World,Libya achieved Monday a new major political victory by the EU decision fully and finally lifting the embargo on selling and exporting weapons to Libya imposed since 1986.
World,"Muhammad el-Baradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), sent a letter to the current UN Security Council President Sir Emyr Jones Parry last week expressing concern about the whereabouts of equipment from dismantled sites that "
Sci/Tech,"Put off by the idea of wearing jackets made from dead animal skins, a team of Australian researchers attempts to grow a stitchless coat from live cells. By Lakshmi Sandhana."
Sci/Tech,"As Apple's iPod moves fast into the mainstream, many users shun the telltale white earbuds. Behold the closet iPod lover, some of whom are not too keen on the growing hordes of plebes with new iPods. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"A program called HIPSchools lets parents track assignments and communicate with teachers online. For a Brooklyn middle school with a failing grade from the state, the system has meant a dramatic turnaround. By Cyrus Farivar."
Sci/Tech,"The FCC leads the campaign to rein in 'indecency' on the airwaves. But in a world of unlimited spectrum, some think shackling the First Amendment is what's obscene. By Frank Rose from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,A new national backup system meant to ensure that millions of eligible voters are not mistakenly turned away from the polls this year as they were in 2000 could cause Election Day problems.
World," Britain's ambassador to Uzbekistan, who  has condemned his superiors for accepting security information  gathered by torture, may be about to lose his job, British  media reported Tuesday."
World,"The Russian government plans to push through a partial sale of oil giant Yukos in order to cover the firm's tax bill, it is reported."
Business,"Crude oil rose to a record for a sixth day, passing \$54 a barrel in New York, as concern about US supplies grew after the International Energy Agency said demand this year is rising faster than expected."
Business,"On Monday, the US Senate reached the deal over long-playing tax bill costing \$136 billion. The deal is expected to allow to vote over the bill of \$136 billion tax breaks, \$14."
Sci/Tech," Finally, there is some good news for Microsoft in its struggle to gain a foothold in the living room. The third try is always the charm when Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT   news   people ) takes a run at a new market."
Sci/Tech,"Tech companies can #39;t just have products. They have to have a vision. At IBM, it #39;s  quot;on-demand quot; computing. At companies in just about any business more complicated than hubcaps, it #39;s  quot;selling solutions."
Sports,"  Toronto #39;s Jonathan Brown was mainly responsible for the constant, dull thud of BC quarterbacks hitting the turf, wondering what hit them, that he earned the right to weigh in on the Lions #39; renewed quarterback controversy."
Sports,"SHANGHAI, China The Houston Rockets have arrived in Shanghai with hometown favorite Yao Ming declaring himself  quot;here on business."
World,"Baghdad, Iraq Residents of Baghdad #39;s Sadr City district slowly began to turn in weapons Monday, the first step in a process that US and Iraqi officials hope will lead to a permanent end to fighting in the insurgent-controlled slum."
World,A translator employed by San Diego #39;s Titan Corp. was beheaded in Iraq yesterday by insurgents who also beheaded a Turkish contractor working at a US air base.
World,Mohamed ElBaradei warned the world today that nuclear assets in Iraq have been looted and nuclear materials have disappeared. Greenpeace made that warning more than a year ago when we located radioactive materials 
World,General Kofi Annan told university students in Beijing Monday that China should play a bigger role in global development and world peace.
Business,LONDON : World oil prices stormed above 54 US dollars for the first time Tuesday as strikes in Nigeria and Norway raised worries about possible supply shortages during the northern hemisphere winter.
Business,"QUINTAIN Estates and Development is planning a 320m casino and leisure complex near the new Wembley Stadium. The developer would split the cost with Las Vegas casino owner, Caesars Entertainment in a joint "
Business,MOSCOW Russia #39;s Justice Ministry will sell off some of the assets of a subsidiary of the oil giant Yukos. That #39;s according to a statement carried by the Interfax news agency.
Sci/Tech,"The Holy Grail of Internet shopping is being able to go online, click a few times, and find the exact product or service you want at the best possible price."
Sports,"NEW YORKCurt Schilling started Game Seven of the World Series for the Diamondbacks against the Yankees in 2001. Three years later, he finally gets to pitch in the biggest game of his life when he takes "
Sports,Former England caretaker manager Howard Wilkinson has taken temporary charge of coaching English second division Leicester City after the resignation of Micky Adams.
Sports,"In a game featuring countless years of playoff futility for both teams, though with vastly different barometers of success, the Atlanta Braves could not withstand the onslaught of the Killer Bs as the Houston Astros took the decisive Game 5 of "
Sports,"Tackle Lorenzo Alexander left the USC game with an injured elbow. X-rays and an MRI exam didn #39;t reveal any major damage. He was taking part in limited drills Monday, and coach Jeff Tedford said he expected him to be fine by Saturday."
Sports,"A day later, Simone Edwards could not get over the sellout KeyArena crowd of 17,072 that saw the Seattle Storm beat Connecticut, 67-65, in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday."
Sports,Scotland manager Berti Vogts has expressed his confidence that his team will win in Moldova on Wednesday. There have been calls for his resignation after Saturday #39;s 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Norway.
Sports,"Midnight came for the Cinderella Dodgers and their magical season ended with the thump of Albert Pujols #39;homer landing in the short seats in left field, breaking a 2-2 tie."
World,"In beach shorts and black armbands, mourners met on Tuesday under blue Bali skies for an emotional ceremony to remember 202 people killed two years ago when bombs tore through the heart of Indonesia #39;s resort island."
Sci/Tech," Pioneering NASA engineer Maxime Faget, who designed the Project Mercury capsule that carried the first U.S. astronauts into space and worked on every subsequent manned spacecraft including the space shuttle, has died at the age of 83, NASA said on Sunday."
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif.  amp; TOKYO - (BUSINESS WIRE) -ec. 5, 2004  -itsu Limited (TSE:6702) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) today announced that they have reached a fundamental agreement to enter into "
Business,"NEW YORK, October 12 (newratings.com) - World crude oil prices continued their upward rally today above \$54 per barrel, rising to new record high levels for the sixth consecutive day."
Business,"UK insurance giant Royal  amp; Sun Alliance is to offshore some 1,200 back office and call center jobs to India over the next two years."
Business,"The UK must force people to work until age 70 or pay 57 billion pounds (\$102 billion) a year more in taxes to maintain income for retirees, a study commissioned by Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government showed."
Business,MOSCOW : Russia #39;s justice ministry announced plans to sell a part of the Yukos oil giant to cover the company #39;s outstanding back taxes.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 12 (newratings.com) - The global pharmaceutical giant, Merck  amp; Company (MRK.NYS) plans to appoint a new CEO by the end of next year."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Messenger, Microsoft #39;s instant message service, is back up and running this morning after a routine maintenance operation went wrong, rendering the service sporadically unavailable for three days."
Sci/Tech,"With the UK sending over two billion texts every month, according to the Mobile Data Association, Big Red is giving away the software free to encourage companies to make more use of the messaging service."
Sci/Tech,"VeriSign Inc said yesterday that it is now offering voice over IP service providers with access to its SS7 signaling network, allowing them to outsource the process of connecting their networks to regular telecommunications carriers."
Sports,Scotland manager Berti Vogts insists he is expecting nothing but victory against Moldova on Wednesday. The game certainly is a must-win affair if the Scots are to have any chance of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup finals.
Sports,"Michigan State football coach John L. Smith couldn #39;t, or wouldn #39;t, say if his team is in any condition to compete with the Big Ten #39;s upper echelon."
World, The United Nations #39; nuclear agency says it is concerned about the disappearance of equipment and materials from Iraq that could be used to make nuclear weapons.
World,  An EU committee #39;s rejection of an Italian nominee with conservative views on homosexuality has drawn a sharp condemnation by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
World,"Cambodia #39;s legislature has voted to allow a nine-member council to choose a successor to 81-year-old King Norodom Sihanouk, who abdicated last week."
Business,"Royal  amp; SunAlliance, second-biggest general insurance company in Britain, announced on Monday it will transfer as much as 1,100 jobs to India to raise the number of employees in the country to 1,200 within a couple of years."
Business,"SINGAPORE : Investment firm Temasek Holdings has made public its report card for the first time in its 30-year history. Its performance in financial year 2003 sparkled, with "
Business,ORACLE IS considering dropping its hostile \$7.7 billion bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft by one-third to one-fourth. Oracle co-president Safra Catz said that having seen PeopleSoft #39;s 2004 performance 
Sci/Tech,"Metro Atlantas best home mortgage rates continue to hold at historic 30-year lows this week. After being grounded last week, the airlines are raising fares again to cover escalating fuel costs."
Sci/Tech,The man at the center of the nation #39;s first spyware case - businessman notorious for his junk Internet mailings  -s federal regulators were politically 
Sci/Tech,"THE CHINESE government, while ignoring web calls to clean up corruption of officials, is offering rewards to people who shop web porn makers."
Sports,Defender Jonathan Woodgate says he is relieved he is unlikely to need surgery for a long-standing thigh injury and should be able to make his debut for Real Madrid before the end of the year.
Sports,Chris Brown rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns as the Tennessee Titans ended a run of three defeats by powering to a 48-27 victory over the struggling Green Bay Packers.
Sports,  Italy #39;s Mauro Camoranesi is a major doubt for Wednesday #39;s crunch World Cup qualifier at home to Belarus. The Argentina born midfielder has a left thigh strain and a bruised right leg and has 
Sports,"Managers: Terry Francona is in his first year with the Red Sox and is 3-0 in the postseason. Joe Torre is 887-567 (.610) in nine seasons with the Yankees, 68-31 (.687) in the postseason."
Sports,SCOTT DRUMMOND has been handed the task of taking on No.1 seed Ernie Els in the first round of the HSBC World Matchplay Championship at Wentworth on Thursday.
Sports,"Smarting from their defeat to Slovenia, Italy face Belarus on Wednesday in Parma knowing they can ill-afford to let their World Cup qualifying campaign get further off track."
Sports,"Houston Rockets #39; Yao Ming answers a question from journalists during a press conference for the NBA China 2004 game Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004 in Shanghai, China."
Sports," The Toronto Argonauts may need to brush up on tackling for the playoffs, but their pass rush and kicker Noel Prefontaine are in top form."
World,"Mourners in Indonesia, Australia and around the world have been remembering those who died in the Bali nightclub bombings exactly two years ago."
World,Seven people - four young men and three young women - have been found slumped over dead in a van outside Tokyo. Four charcoal stoves were also in the van; investigators think the young people died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Sports,Southern California and Oklahoma finished 1-2 in the final B.C.S. standing and will play for the national title in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 4.
Sci/Tech," Booming demand in China is the biggest driver of the illegal ivory market and there is no clear link between allowing regulated legal trade and a rise in black market supplies, a report to a U.N. conference said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Mobile phone signals will be jammed in French cinemas and theatres to prevent audience disturbance.
Sci/Tech," Front line U.S. troops often lacked  access to surveillance and intelligence data during the  invasion of Iraq because of computer glitches, Technology  Review magazine reported on Tuesday, citing a classified report  by Rand Corp."
World," Negotiators for Volkswagen and its unionized employees began a third round of crucial wage talks in Hanover on Tuesday, with the company pressing its demand for a wage freeze and the union seeking job guarantees and a wage increase of 4 percent annually."
World," The Israeli army believes that al Qaida carried out three car bombings in Egypt last week that killed at least 34 people, Israel's military chief said Tuesday."
World," Tribal elders headed to a remote hideout near the Afghan border to persuade an Al Qaeda linked militant, freed from Guantanamo Bay only seven months ago, to drop threats to kill two Chinese hostages."
Sci/Tech,"A Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute computer science professor hopes to develop mathematical models that can uncover structure within the scattershot traffic of online public forums.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Associated Press</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The consumer electronics arm of the Virgin Group is introducing a new 5-gigabyte hard-disk portable music player, bringing a powerful brand name in music to the increasingly crowded product space. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Associated Press</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Aregular Amazon customer, Yvette Thompson has found shopping online to be mostly convenient and trouble-free. But last month, after ordering two CDs on Amazon.com, the Silver Spring reader discovered on her bank statement that she was double-charged for the \$26.98 order. And there was a \$25 charge that was a mystery."
Sci/Tech,"As a new crew prepares to lift off tomorrow for the international space station, NASA officials say they are less worried than they were two weeks ago about problems with its oxygen generator and growing shortages of food and spare parts."
Sci/Tech,Japan's proposal to resume commercial hunting of minke whales is rejected by\the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
Sci/Tech,Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi holds clues to Africa's climate past - and a massive space impact.
Sports," Texas A amp;M's great turnaround season continued Sunday as the Aggies earned a spot in the Cotton Bowl against Tennessee. And the Aggies have their top rival, Texas, to thank for it."
World,"GUERRILLAS shot dead 17 Iraqis working for US forces north of Baghdad yesterday, and killed six other people, including three Iraqi National Guard members, taking the toll from three days of violence to more than 70."
Business,  Congress Monday approved a  $136 billion in new corporate tax breaks and a buyout for tobacco farmers as part of legislation that eliminates an export tax credit ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization.
Business,"Deutsche Telekom is offering to buy back shares in its internet subsidiary in a bid to strengthen its ability to provide bundled voice, data and video services."
Business,"The Singapore government #39;s investment arm, Temasek Holdings, released a public annual report Tuesday for the first time since its inception three decades ago, shedding some light on its long-secretive operations."
Business,"Pilots at Northwest Airlines said a deal on concessions could come  quot;in the very near future, quot; putting the airline within striking distance of savings it has said are key to its future."
Business,"No. 1 automaker #39;s plan may affect 20 of European work force as it aims to save \$500Ma year. FRANKFURT (Reuters) - General Motors, the world #39;s largest automaker, is expected to unveil a plan this week to cut "
Business,"Shares in chipmaker Infineon (IFXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 3 percent on Tuesday after Philips (PHG.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) gave a cautious outlook for its chips unit and analysts worried the German firm "
Business,"Florida will create 4,500 new biopharmaceutical jobs in the next 10 years as the industry grows significantly across the nation, according to a report released today by the Milken Institute in Los Angeles."
Sci/Tech,"In what could prove to be one the great second acts in Internet history, erstwhile king of spam Sanford Wallace takes center stage this week as exhibit A in a federal crackdown on invasive online advertising software."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will announce the final version of its Windows Media 10 software today when it launches Windows XP Media Center 2005. Central to the announcement is Windows Media Player 10, which integrates MS #39; latest "
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Ass. of America (MPAA), along with its audio alternative, the Recording Industry Ass. of America (RIAA) are appealing against their failed appeal in a bid to make P2P software suppliers accountable for the actions of their users."
Sci/Tech,The Ministry of Public Security Sunday rewarded a number of informers who have tipped police about pornographic websites since China launched a nationwide campaign to crack down on the illegal on-line operations this July.
Sci/Tech,"Several London-based servers of an alternative media network have been seized by the FBI in an operation, rumoured to be related to recent requests to remove photos posted on a web site."
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 12 October 2004 - International consumer law enforcers from 29 countries were yesterday urged to work together to combat the growing threat of spam."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is behind schedule in complying with a court order to document its proprietary communications protocols, according to US authorities monitoring its behaviour."
Sports,"A cold October wind chilled Yankee Stadium Monday afternoon, ushering in autumn while the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox practiced."
Sports,"New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) In the wake of Australia #39;s withdrawal from the Champions trophy, India has been formally invited to replace the Olympic champions in the elite eix-nation hockey tournament to be held in Lahore from December 4-12."
Sports,"SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive David Taylor has issued another denial that national team manager Berti Vogts is facing the sack, but the man who had head-hunted the German from the deserts of Kuwait also indicated that as soon as Scotland "
Sports,"The Argos beat the BC Lions 22-16, principally by containing Casey Printers, the hottest quarterback in the league, in front of an announced crowd of 25,212."
Sports,And there #39;s plenty of joy in Mudville now that the Edmonton Eskimos have snapped a three-game losing skid and are playing .500 football again.
Sports,Wales manager Mark Hughes today refused to condemn David Beckham after the England captain admitted he deliberately got himself booked during Saturdays clash with Ben Thatcher at Old Trafford.
World,"Iraqi policeman and National Guard members check weapons handed in to the al-Nasr police station in Sadr City, Baghdad, Iraq, October 11."
World,"MARK COLVIN: Scores of Australian survivors and relatives of many of the 202 people killed when terrorist bombs ripped through nightclubs on Indonesia #39;s Bali island two years ago, have gathered at a new memorial site to remember the dead."
World,"Turkey #39;s Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul told reporters in Ankara that the men arrived in Baghdad Tuesday, and that their families have been informed of their release."
World,"Shiite militiamen loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr agreed yesterday to begin handing in weapons, a significant step toward restoring order in Baghdad #39;s sprawling Sadr City slum "
Business," Merrill Lynch   Co.  on Tuesday said third quarter profit fell 8 percent, hurt by reduced investment banking and trading."
Business, Diversified health care company Johnson   Johnson  on Tuesday said its quarterly profit rose on higher sales of prescription drugs and medical devices.
Business," U.S. stock futures were sharply lower  on Tuesday, pointing to a weak market open as crude oil prices  hit yet another high, while third quarter earnings reports  began to trickle in."
Business," Merrill Lynch   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MER.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MER.N</A> on Tuesday  said third quarter profit fell 8 percent, hurt by reduced  investment banking and trading."
Business, Rundown land surrounding London's  Wembley Stadium will be transformed into a glitzy  $600 million  gambling resort in a joint venture between U.S. group Caesars  Entertainment and Britain's Quintain Estates.
Business," Diversified health care company  Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> on Tuesday said its quarterly profit  rose on higher sales of prescription drugs and medical devices."
Business," U.S. chain store retail sales rose in  the latest week as a holiday weekend gave Americans more time  to shop, a report said on Tuesday."
Business,"   Jeans maker Levi Strauss   Co. on  Tuesday posted a quarterly profit, compared with a year earlier  loss, helped by sales of higher priced products in Europe and  Asia and lower costs."
Business," Four of the biggest U.S. public  pension funds said Tuesday they would press for the right to  have shareholders nominate directors to Walt Disney Co.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> board of directors."
World, The chairman of a Turkish construction company whose employees were released by kidnappers said Tuesday his firm will not withdraw from Iraq because it was unclear whether the abductions were politically motivated.    Ten employees of the Turkish firm VINSAN were freed by their abductors and arrived at the Turkish embassy in Baghdad...
World,"EUGENE, Ore. - The signs marking High Street have become a hot commodity and coveted dorm room decoration in these parts..."
Business,"Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. (MER.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said third-quarter profit fell 8 percent, hurt by reduced investment banking and trading."
Business,Rundown land surrounding London #39;s Wembley Stadium will be transformed into a glitzy \$600 million gambling resort in a joint venture between US group Caesars Entertainment and Britain #39;s Quintain Estates.
Business,"Hurricanes that closed a number of airports in the United States last month did little to trim the growing numbers of air travelers to Britain, the country #39;s airports operator said Tuesday."
Sports,"Mallinder, a leading coach within the Rugby Football Union #39;s national academy, has been appointed to lead England #39;s defence of the Six Nations Under-21 title, which they won with a Grand Slam last term."
World,"China has been going in for various substantial efforts to rescue the two engineers, who were kidnapped in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhang Qiyue tolda regular press conference here Tuesday."
Business,"Canada is interested in investing in Russia, the countrys prime minister, Paul Martin, said on Tuesday. Russia and Canada are two great northern countries rich in natural resources, Interfax news agency quoted him as saying."
Sci/Tech," EMC will announce today that it has closed on the acquisition of Dantz Development, a privately held company that it hopes will give it a toehold in the  $600 million spent by small to mid size companies on data backup and recovery software."
Sports,"He should have been in jail. Or maybe locked down in a hospital. Or maybe in a life-altering boot-camp drug treatment program. Some doctor, some jailer or some judge should have known to save Ken Caminiti from himself."
Business, Oil prices surged to record highs above   $54 on Tuesday as a fire at Nigerian export pipeline became the  latest threat to consumers' efforts to build winter heating  fuel inventories.
Business," Merrill Lynch   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MER.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MER.N</A> on Tuesday  said third quarter profit fell 8 percent, hurt by reduced  trading in debt and equity markets."
Business, Chiron Corp. said in a regulatory  filing on Tuesday that it received a grand jury subpoena issued  by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New  York requesting documents related to its failure to supply any  flu vaccine this year.
Business," Media company Gannett Co Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GCI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GCI.N</A>  on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profit, propelled by  advertising sales gains at its newspapers and broadcast  television stations."
Business," Four of the biggest U.S. public  pension funds said on Tuesday they would press for the right to  have shareholders nominate directors to Walt Disney Co.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> board of directors."
Business," M T Bank Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MTB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MTB.N</A>, which counts  billionaire Warren Buffett as its third largest shareholder, on  Tuesday said third quarter profit rose a greater than expected  19 percent, helped by growing fees and a drop in bad loans."
Business,Detectives warn internet auction bidders to be wary of how they pay after a teenage fraudster conned customers.
Sports, The Oakland Raiders might have lost Ronald Curry for the rest of the season after the promising young receiver suffered what is likely a torn left Achilles' tendon in a 34 27 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Business,"The price for North Sea oil of Brent quality was Monday sold for US\$ 50 a barrel for the first time ever, and on Tuesday it peaked at US\$ 51."
Business," With world oil prices hitting a record high above  $54 US a barrel, early indicators were sharply negative for North American stock markets Tuesday."
Business,Amkor Technology Inc. said Tuesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission began an informal inquiry into trading of the company #39;s securities.
Business,Nobody can say billionaires aren #39;t competitive: First Richard Branson announces he #39;s going up against Paul Allen in consumer space travel.
Business,"Congress gave final approval Monday to a 10-year, \$136 billion package of business tax breaks that represents the biggest change in the corporate tax code in two decades "
Business,MOSCOW (CP) - Petro-Canada and Russia #39;s Gazprom have signed a tentative deal aimed at shipping liquefied natural gas to North American markets by 2009.
Sci/Tech," October 12, 2004   By taking advantage of a hole in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer web browser, hackers have been able to introduce spyware or adware, which is downloaded on to hard drives without owners #39; knowledge."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,"Called W32.Funner, the worm upon infection attempts to spread itself through the host #39;s MSN Messenger contact list. Apart from altering Windows #39; host file and adding nearly 1000 URLs, the worm also attempts "
Sports,"When Scott Drummond created one of the biggest shocks of the European golfing year by winning the Volvo PGA Championship at Wentworth in May, he spent the week sleeping in a Travelodge."
Sports,International Hockey Federation sent a formal invitation on Tuesday asking India to take part in this year #39;s Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Pakistan following Australia #39;s withdrawal from the event on security grounds.
Sports,The fans at Lambeau Field aren #39;t used to what they #39;ve been seeing lately from their beloved Green Bay Packers. Running back Chris Brown shredded Green Bay #39;s defense for 148 yards and two scores and quarterback 
Sports,"SYDNEY : Australia #39;s cricket team will wear black armbands in the second Test against India in Madras in respect for one of Australia #39;s greatest cricketers Keith Miller, Cricket Australia said."
World,"This handout picture released by Pakistan #39;s Defense Ministry shows the launching of Pakistan-made Ghauri V missile, which has a range of 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) at undisclosed location in Pakistan on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004."
World,The United Nations #39; chief nuclear inspector says satellite imagery shows nuclear-related equipment is vanishing from Iraq. In a letter to the UN Security Council 
World,Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said Tuesday that 10 Turkish workers who were released after they had been taken hostage in Iraq were now at the Turkish embassyin Baghdad.
World," A U.N. helicopter flying to retrieve ballot boxes after Afghanistan's landmark election was forced to crash land in a remote snow covered corner of the country on Tuesday, officials said."
World," Japan hopes new pledges to rebuild Iraq will emerge as international donors meet in Tokyo from Wednesday, but it sees broader participation in stabilizing the war torn country as even more important than fresh funds."
Business, U.S. Treasuries climbed on Tuesday amid a relentless rise in oil costs that hinted at a slowdown in consumer spending in the coming holiday season.
Business," U.S. chain store sales fell in the first week of October as increased customer traffic in malls failed to translate into bigger purchases, a report said on Tuesday."
World," Islamic insurgents released 10 Turkish hostages in Iraq, and their employer said Tuesday that his company will resume operations in the wartorn country because it was unclear whether the abductions were politically motivated or criminal."
Business, Oil prices surged to record highs above   $54 on Tuesday as a fire at Nigerian export pipeline became the  latest threat to consumers' efforts to build winter heating  fuel inventories.
Business, U.S. Treasuries climbed on Tuesday  amid a relentless rise in oil costs that hinted at a slowdown  in consumer spending in the coming holiday season.
World," County Mayor Nancy Workman, facing criminal charges of misspending taxpayer money, announced she was withdrawing from the Nov. 2 election."
Business," U.S. chain store sales fell in the  first week of October as increased customer traffic in malls  failed to translate into bigger purchases, a report said on  Tuesday."
Business," M T Bank Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MTB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MTB.N</A>, which counts  billionaire Warren Buffett as its third largest shareholder, on  Tuesday said quarterly profit rose a greater than expected 19  percent, helped by growing fees and a drop in bad loans."
World,Israel's PM steps up efforts to rebuild his coalition after suffering a setback in parliament over his Gaza plan.
Business,The new all-time high was fueled by continuing worries over supply in Nigeria and reduced output in the hurricane-hobbled Gulf of Mexico.
World,"In a city that prides itself on a drastic reduction in homicides since 1990, a triple homicide has driven home the sudden rise in killings."
World," In a last minute flurry of accusations before their final debate, John Kerry tried to tie President Bush to record oil prices while the president charged that his Democratic opponent has totally misunderstood the war on terror.    On the way to the debate that will range over domestic issues from the economy to health care, Bush is reaching out to military supporters in Colorado Springs, where the war in Iraq is the chief concern..."
Business,"China #39;s top Communist party leaders have called for stability in the country #39;s monetary and fiscal policies and continued efforts to rein in growth in fixed-asset investment, in a "
Business," A post 1997 price record was set Tuesday at a Hong Kong government land sale, reflecting the bullish outlook of property developers for the residential market after several lean years."
Sports,"Sachin Tendulkar is set to miss the second test against Australia starting on Thursday in Madras.  quot;It is very, very unlikely he will play, quot; coach John Wright said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Both the Titans and the Packers desperately needed a win last Monday night to turnaround a disappointing start by both teams. Given this fact, one might have expected a close game, but that was not the case."
World,"Iraqi soldiers and US troops Tuesday targeted seven mosques in Ramadi in a bid to roust insurgents and their weaponry, CNN reported."
Business,"quarter profits at Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV surged on one time gains from stakes sold in two companies floated on the capital market, Europe #39;s largest consumer electronics maker said Tuesday in a statement."
Business,"With a weak back-to-school season behind them, US retailers are focused on the holidays and what steps they need to take to get consumers excited about shopping again."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has alienated his right-wing Likud party with plans to withdraw from Gaza, begins a new legislative session yesterday fighting for his government #39;s survival."
World,Japanese police have found the bodies of seven young people - three women and four men - in a van in the Saitama mountains to the west of Tokyo.
World,Ten Turkish hostages held captive by a group in Iraq since last month have returned to their company #39;s offices in Baghdad.  quot;We can confirm that the 10 Turkish hostages have been freed.
Sci/Tech," Japanese police said on Tuesday they were investigating a suspected group suicide involving seven people who met through the Internet, the latest in a rash of suicides linked to the Web."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Monday released an update for Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), the company's software solution to assist Mac system administrators and computer managers with asset management, software distribution and help desk support. ARD 2.1 includes several enhancements and bug fixes."
Sci/Tech," Hoping to both bolster resources available to its network of business partners as well as expand its number of partners, IBM on Tuesday introduced services and support programs that boost financial support for co marketing campaigns and grant deeper access to IBM #8217;s sales network to close deals faster."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.'s Mac Business Unit (MacBU) on Tuesday announced the availability of Office 2004 for Mac Service Pack 1, an update for the latest Macintosh release of the company's popular productivity application software suite. The service pack ""addresses potential security issues and bugs that user feedback played an important role in identifying,"" according to Microsoft. What's more, the new version features support for Microsoft Error Reporting Protocol (MERP), which allows customers to send bug reports to Microsoft anonymously."
World,"The Lower Delaware, site of a recent oil spill, seems as if it has been mistakenly stuck at the end of the pristine Upper Delaware."
Sci/Tech,"\\Wired reports: \\""The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week began providing\weather data in an open-access XML format, alleviating concerns that\commercial providers would continue to play a dominant role in how weather\data gets to the public.""\\""Previously, the data was technically available to the public, but in a format\that's not easily deciphered. Taxpayers fund the NOAA and the subsidiary"
Business," Oil prices broke through another new record, passing the  $54 per barrel mark on Tuesday. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, the price for the November contract for light sweet crude stood at  $54."
Business,The joint venture between Korea #39;s LG Electronics and the Netherlands #39; Philips (NYSE: PHG) reported an increase in year-on-year sales for its fiscal third quarter (up 12).
Business,"Financial services company State Street Corp. (STT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said quarterly profit fell more than Wall Street had expected as foreign "
Business,"SINGAPORE Temasek Holdings earned 7.4 billion Singapore dollars, or \$4.4 billion, in the last fiscal year, the Singapore government investment company said Tuesday, revealing details of its financial performance for the first time in its 30-year history."
Business,"M amp;T Bank Corp. said Tuesday that its profit jumped 19 percent for the quarter ended Sept. 30, helped by a slight rise in interest income and loans during the period."
Business,"IBM sought to beef up its software tools portfolio on Tuesday, announcing plans to acquire Systemcorp, a privately held maker of project management applications."
Business,  News Corp. (NWS) announced that its UK newspaper unit News International will cut its production staff by two thirds and invest 600 million pounds ( $1.
Business,Virgin Electronics announced Tuesday its own portable digital music player weighing less than the Apple iPod mini with an additional 1 gigabyte of storage space.
Business,A group representing business travelers was expected to ask the US Congress on Tuesday to draft plans in the event that several major airlines are forced to liquidate.
Business,"Air New Zealand said on Tuesday the Australian Competition Tribunal had approved a proposed alliance with Australia #39;s Qantas, despite its rejection in New Zealand."
Business,Jeans maker Levi Strauss  amp; Co on Tuesday said lower costs helped it to a third-quarter profit of \$46.6 million. The San Francisco-based company said this compares to a net loss of \$4.
Sci/Tech,BEIJING (AFX) - US technology giant Motorola Inc and Hong Kong-listed monitor maker Proview International Holdings have ended their agreement to jointly develop television sets due to  quot;differences in product marketing strategies and goals for the North 
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft Inc. said Tuesday it is extending a money-back guarantee program that it says is designed to protect customers in the event of a takeover by its rival software maker Oracle Corp.
Sci/Tech,EBay has reported that it has been having trouble with its PayPal online payment arm. The company says that it has been having technical glitches following a coding update last Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"The tech industry is finally heading towards a recovery after the post-bubble decline, but we are not quite there yet, according to executives and industry watchers at the 15th annual Etre technology conference in Cannes."
Sci/Tech,"AP) Oct. 12, 2004   Dell is recalling nearly a million AC adapters used with notebook computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock."
Sci/Tech,"BEA Systems is readying the release of new software that will combine an enterprise service bus (ESB) and Web services management software into one product, a company executive said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"On Tuesday, Novell Inc. announced that it will use its patent portfolio to protect its open-source software offerings. In a policy statement, Novell said it will utilize its patent portfolio to defend against "
Sci/Tech,"com October 11, 2004, 3:34 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sports,"England #39;s David Beckham, after scoring against Wales. He was later booked, prompting a suspension. Photo: Getty Images. Painkillers dulled the throb of his damaged ribs but a sense of "
Sports,"SYDNEYSIDERS got a half portion of Harry Kewell last night when the rarely-sighted Socceroo star made a cameo appearance for his country, as they completed the formalities of qualifying for next year #39;s Confederations Cup."
Sports,"Howard Wilkinson will take temporary charge of Leicester City after manager Micky Adams #39; decision to quit, the Foxes announced Tuesday."
Sports,"The 16 player field for the 2004 HSBC WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP to be played at Wentworth this week, October 14-17, is the most international in the 41 year history of the Championship, a fitting statistic for HSBC, the world #39;s most international bank "
Sports,LAHORE: Australia has officially pulled out of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament being played here from December 4-12 on security fears.
Sports,"The Tennessee Titans rolled to a crushing 48-27 win over Green Bay Monday, and handed the slumping Packers their fourth straight loss of the National Football League season."
Sports,"LOCAL favourite Iroga Tulyaganova of Uzbekistan produced a major upset today, eliminating top-seeded Marion Bartoli of France 6-4 6-4 in the first round of the \$US140,000 (\$191,048) Tashkent Open tennis tournament."
Sports,"CHENNAI, Oct 12: Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was unlikely to play the second Test against Australia, coach John Wright said here on Tuesday."
Sports,"KETTERING, Ohio Oct. 12, 2004 - Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to a driving under the influence charge."
Sports,Portugal playmaker Deco and winger Simao Sabrosa will be fit for Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Russia after recovering from knocks suffered against Liechtenstein last Saturday.
Sports,"Minardi team boss, Paul Stoddart, will be auctioning not only F1 memorabilia, but also equipment used by his UK Research and Development team."
World,"US forces stepped up operations Tuesday across a wide swath of the Sunni insurgent strongholds northwest of the capital, pounding targets "
World,Families of the 202 victims who died in the bombings of two nightclubs in Bali have marked the second anniversary of the attacks with emotional ceremonies on the Indonesian resort island and in Australia.
World,"Increases in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have sparked concerns on how the planet is coping with greenhouse pollution. Scientists have detected record rises in carbon dioxide, the main "
World,"Three suspected militants armed with guns and hand grenades have been killed in a clash with Saudi security forces, an Interior Ministry statement said today."
Business," Financial services company State Street Corp.  on Tuesday said quarterly profit fell more than Wall Street had expected as foreign exchange and securities lending revenue declined, and its shares fell 8.5 percent."
World," A general strike in oil exporter Nigeria may be extended beyond Thursday if the government continues to crack down on protesters violently, union chief Adams Oshiomhole said on Tuesday."
Business," Shares of Sonic Automotive Inc.  and Asbury Automotive Group Inc.  fell sharply on Tuesday after both car dealership companies cut their full year earnings estimates, citing the recent hurricanes and a difficult new and used vehicle market."
Business," China poured cold water on Tuesday on speculation it will strengthen the yuan's value soon, saying such talk is ""groundless"" and that it will not resort to a one off revaluation of the tightly held currency."
World," China's 100 richest people amassed a total of 30 billion US dollars, up 29 percent from last year, with an electronics retailer topping a rich list released."
Business," U.S. investment bank Merrill Lynch    Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MER.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MER.N</A> on Tuesday said third quarter profit fell 8  percent, hurt by reduced trading in debt and equity markets  which pushed revenue below expectations."
Business," Financial services company State Street  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STT.N</A> on Tuesday said quarterly profit fell more than  Wall Street had expected as foreign exchange and securities  lending revenue declined, and its shares fell 8.5 percent."
Business," Shares of Sonic Automotive Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SAH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SAH.N</A>  and Asbury Automotive Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABG.N</A> fell sharply on  Tuesday after both car dealership companies cut their full year  earnings estimates, citing the recent hurricanes and a  difficult new and used vehicle market."
Business," A federal grand jury is investigating  Chiron Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CHIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CHIR.O</A> failure to deliver vaccine for the  coming flu season, the company disclosed on Tuesday."
World, The baseball metaphor seems most apt. George W. Bush and John Kerry are like two weary but evenly matched teams heading into the ninth inning of the World Series with the score all tied up. It all comes down to how these boys of summer measure up in the chill winds of autumn.
World," A general strike in oil exporter Nigeria  may be extended beyond Thursday if the government continues to  crack down on protesters violently, union chief Adams  Oshiomhole said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's  largest maker of memory chips, said on Monday it would invest   $24 billion in its semiconductor business by 2010."
World," A breakaway Tamil Tiger commander who  split with the notorious Sri Lankan rebel group in March  launched a new political movement on Tuesday, accusing the  guerrillas' shadowy leader of turning them into terrorists."
Business,"Oil prices surged to yet new record\highs Tuesday, driving U.S. crude above \$54 as global supply\outages thwart efforts to build winter heating fuel\inventories."
Business,"Hard hit by four hurricanes, Florida citrus growers will produce 27 percent fewer oranges this season -- the least in 11 years, the Agriculture Department said Tuesday."
Business,"Share prices in Sydney are boosted by hopes of a fresh round of economic liberalisation, following the re-election of Australian prime minister John Howard."
World,"US casino giant Caesars plans to build a 335m gambling and leisure resort beside the new Wembley Stadium in London, its first foray into Europe."
World,"Some 50,000 Africans in 28 countries give their verdict on how they are governed in a United Nations survey."
World,The breakaway republic of Somaliland says it will retaliate if Somalia's new president poses a threat to its border.
Business,"Shopping around shopping guides shows a new level of sophistication to buying online, a report suggests."
World,Scientists have developed a speedy way to monitor the effectiveness of cholesterol-reducing statin drugs.
World,"There are no official gauges of the sex industry, but if the Manhattan Yellow Pages is any guide, it is thriving."
World," The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will take up the constitutionality of Ten Commandments displays on government land and buildings, a surprise announcement that puts justices in the middle of a politically sensitive issue.    Justices have repeatedly refused to revisit issues raised by their 1980 decision that banned the posting of copies of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms..."
World," U.S. forces stepped up operations Tuesday across a wide swath of the Sunni insurgent strongholds northwest of the capital, pounding targets in two cities from the air and supporting Iraqi troops in raids on mosques suspected of harboring insurgents..."
World," In a last minute flurry of accusations before their final debate, John Kerry tried to tie President Bush to record oil prices while the president charged that his Democratic opponent has totally misunderstood the war on terror.    On the way to the debate that will range over domestic issues from the economy to health care, Bush is reaching out to military supporters in Colorado Springs, where the war in Iraq is the chief concern..."
World,Christopher Reeve often said he wanted to be known for something other than playing Superman. But it was real life - not another movie role - that gave the actor the chance to star in his biggest drama: as a spinal cord injury victim championing research in hope that people like him would someday be able to walk again...
Business,"Some of YUKOSs assets will be sold through the Russian Federal Property Fund, the Justice Ministrys Main Department in Moscow said on Tuesday."
Business,"US investment bank Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. (MER.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said third-quarter profit fell 8 percent, hurt by reduced trading in "
Business,"Work longer, save more, pay higher taxes or accept poverty in old age. That is the blunt message delivered by the long-awaited report of the Pensions Commission into Britains yawning pensions crisis."
Business,"The shift would in all probability save the company more than 10 million pounds a year. The jobs would range from front and back office functions, including call centre posts."
Business,"Temasek Holdings Pte earned S\$7.4 billion (\$4.4 billion) in the last fiscal year, the Singapore state-owned investment company said, revealing details of its financial performance for the first time in its 30-year history."
Business,Sonic Automotive Inc. has lowered its earnings estimate for 2004 because of weather-related losses and a difficult market for new and used vehicle sales.
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson, which makes products ranging from heart stents to Band-Aids, said third- quarter profit rose 13 percent on higher sales of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and schizophrenia."
Business,"News International, the UK newspaper arm of News Corp, says it will cut its 1,000 person production staff by two-thirds and move its London printing facilities from Wapping to Enfield."
Sci/Tech,Web sites say that Apple will unveil a 60-gig iPod with color screen to display photos for holidays. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Fan sites are abuzz with messages that Apple Computer Inc.
Sci/Tech," A three day problem with MSN Messengers had nothing to do with Funner, the newest e bug to bite Microsoft.  quot;MSN Messenger, Microsoft #39;s instant message service, is back up and running this "
Sci/Tech,IT professionals could soon add the role of  quot;application configurator quot; to their job descriptions according to BEA Systems.
Sports,AUSTRALIA confirmed its berth in the Confederations Cup last night with a 6-0 win over the Solomon Islands at Sydney #39;s Aussie Stadium.
Sports,England skipper David Beckham has revealed he deliberately got himself booked on Saturday in the 2-0 win over Wales. The Real Madrid midfielder knew he had cracked ribs in a challenge with Ben Thatcher.
Sports,"Did India goof their lines by staging the Test series opener at Bangalore? There are very good reasons to believe so, among them being the not so insignificant one that we ended up losers by 217 runs."
Sports,Russia have been hit by injury and illness as the departure of left winger Andrei Karyaka on Tuesday left the squad only 17 fit players for Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier away to Portugal.
World,"The European Union has been plunged into uncharted constitutional waters following parliamentary committee #39;s rejection of Italy #39;s nominee for European commissioner, Rocco Buttiglione."
World,"KUTA, Indonesia Two years ago, bombs killed 202 people on idyllic Bali island, an anniversary marked amid hopes that Indonesia can finally lay to rest one its most shocking tragedies."
World,US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says Iraqi security forces need equipment as well as training and anything NATO allies can do to support them will be helpful.
World,"Trade in great white sharks would be restricted under a proposal adopted at a UN wildlife conference today, despite criticism that there is little evidence suggesting the fearsome ocean predators are threatened by commercial trade."
World,"The defense of Slobodan Milosevic resumed Tuesday, even as an appeals panel of the U.N. war crimes tribunal considered the former Yugoslav president's request to fire his court-appointed lawyer and let him represent himself again."
World," A videotape surfaced on the Internet Tuesday showing what was said to be the confession and beheading of an Arab Shiite Muslim, presumably Iraqi, who was accused of serving the U.S. Army by ""assassinating Sunni leaders."""
World, The U.S. textile industry petitioned the Bush administration on Tuesday for protection from what American companies fear will be a flood of Chinese products coming into this country when worldwide quotas are removed on Jan. 1.
World," A Democratic congressman in a tight re election race admitted Tuesday that while he was a college student 28 years ago, he was disciplined by school officials for ""inexcusable behavior"" toward an ex girlfriend."
World,A ex-Bosnian Serb officer charged over the Srebrenica massacre calls on fugitives to turn themselves in.
Business,Rising oil prices have stocks falling in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 44 points. Losing issues on the New York Stock Exchange hold a 5-2 lead over gainers.
Business,"THE German government has sold a 6.3 per cent stake in phone operator Deutsche Telekom, raising up to 3.1 billion to help cut its growing budget deficit."
Business,"News International is to move printing operations out of Wapping, east London as part of plans to invest more than 600 million in new plants."
Business," A robust housing market and higher prices for building materials, labour and land pushed up prices for new houses across the country in August, says Statistics Canada."
Business," Countrywide Financial Corp. on Tuesday reported September loan funding of  $31 billion, down 6 percent from year ago levels and steady with August."
Sports,"When Scott Drummond arrived at Wentworth in May his total career earnings on the European Tour stood at less than 40,000. He was 435th on the world rankings and 186th on the Order of Merit."
Sports, Hometown fans of Chinese basketball star Yao Ming will see their hero in action for no more than 28 minutes when the NBA's first ever tip off in China takes place this week.
Business," The dollar rose on Monday, back tracking  from record lows hit against the euro on disappointing U.S.  jobs data, but traders said it was just a matter of time before  the market sells the currency again."
Sports," The anticipation has been building for a year, and finally tonight the rematch will begin, as the Boston Red Sox battle the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series."
Sports, Stick a tape in the VCR and save it for posterity. Clip the newspapers. Buy the frame for the ticket stub. Baseball history beckons. Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees. The American League Championship Series that opens Tuesday night in Yankee Stadium pits teams that have been bickering for 100 years.
World,King Norodom Sihanouk said on Tuesday his decision to abdicate gave Cambodia a chance to choose a successor in his lifetime and thus avoid another bloodbath.
World, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that his security services still could not confirm who carried out last week's suicide bombings at two resorts in the Sinai peninsula.
World," Hundreds of tribesmen gathered Tuesday near the area where suspected al Qaida linked militants are holding two Chinese engineers and demanding safe passage to their reputed leader, a former U.S. prisoner from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, officials and residents said."
Business,Chiron today it received a grand jury subpoena requesting certain documents and materials related to its Fluvirin influenza vaccine.
Business,"Royal  amp; Sun Alliance (RSA) has become the latest company to move jobs to India. The insurance company has announced its plans to move 1,200 jobs to Bangalore during the next two years."
Sci/Tech,"The agreement between Proview and Motorola, signed last year, allowed Proview to develop TV sets and computer screens under the Motorola brand name."
Sci/Tech," Virgin Electronics has joined the mp3 race with a  $250, five gig player which also handles Microsoft #39;s WMA format."
Sci/Tech,"EMC has made yet another software acquisition, picking up Dantz Development Corp. today for help in the backup market. Dantz is the 15th software maker EMC has picked up since 2000, along with big names such as VMware and Legato."
Sci/Tech,"  The Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court decision holding that the recording industry can #39;t force internet service providers to turn over the names of users trading music files online, effectively stopping one of the legal "
Sci/Tech,"Users of Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) MSN Messenger lost the ability to swap instant messages for a brief period, the world #39;s largest software maker said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue, now No. 3 in this hot market, is launching a new product line that has the potential to shake up the industry. Over the past four years, IBM (IBM ) used its engineering chops to take the lead in the "
Sci/Tech,"ray Disc Association, the company and association say in a statement issued this week. The Blu ray Disc Association (BDA) is the group responsible for promoting the Blu ray Disc optical "
Sci/Tech,"PayPal, the online payment service owned by auction firm eBay, has been suffering intermittent glitches since Friday. Some users have been locked out of their accounts for long periods, and "
Sci/Tech,"  In an attempt to unseat Apple Computer from its spot on top of the online music market, Microsoft officially launched its MSN Music service Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 12, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The high-tech industry is finally heading towards a recovery after the postbubble decline, but we are not quite there yet, according to executives and industry watchers at the fifteenth annual Etre technology "
Sci/Tech,The successful X-Prize mission of Burt Rutan #39;s SpaceShipOne last week was a major success for the commercial space industry. But although that success has led to the creation of space 
Sci/Tech,Fi Alliance appears to have lost patience with vendors who it feels have been jumping the gun by launching wireless products using standards that have not been ratified by the Alliance.
Sports,"Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren were married last week at a golf resort in Barbados. Strange ceremony. Twice, they had to stop the procession for a ruling by David Fay."
Sports," quot;I #39;m not sure I can think of any scenario more enjoyable than making 55,000 people from New York shut up, quot; the Boston Red Sox ace said Monday, a day before starting the opener of the AL Championship Series against Mike Mussina."
Sports,"Hardenne, the 2004 Australian Open and Olympics champion, will miss the rest of the season because of a blood disorder."
Sports,French and US Open runner-up Elena Dementieva overcame an inconsistent Patty Schnyder 6-2 6-3 to reach the second round of the Kremlin Cup on Tuesday.
Sports,Italy must not just win- they must triumph- against Belarus on Wednesday in Parma in order to redeem their humiliating loss at Slovenia suffered last weekend.
Sports,"The Pac-10 midseason report this year will suffer from a case of premature analyzation, considering that at the end of this coming weekend, only one team will remain unblemished and alone atop the conference."
Sports,"The Big 12 wouldn #39;t fare well in a discussion about the best football conference in the nation, even though it might have the best team."
Sports,"As usual, the Big Ten coaches were out in full force at today #39;s Big Ten Teleconference. Both OSU head coach Jim Tressel and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz offered some thoughts on the upcoming game between OSU "
World,Iran made Europe an offer Tuesday: Stop pressuring us on nuclear energy and we #39;ll guarantee not to make a bomb. European and US governments were discussing an alternate proposal - to buy Iran out of its nuclear ambitions.
World,"Pakistan on Tuesday conducted its fourth test this year of a nuclear-capable missile, test-firing the intermediate Ghauri missile which can hit targets deep inside rival neighbour India."
World,The battle of wills was hotting up tonight over the political fate of an Italian European Commissioner-designate who thinks homosexuality is a sin.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (12/10/2004) - Relations between Canada and Britain were strained after an electrical fire broke out last Tuesday on board a submarine purchased by Ottawa from the British Royal Navy, killing one crewmember and seriously injuring two "
World,"Japanese police are investigating two cases of suspected group suicide, after several people were found dead in parked cars outside the capital, Tokyo."
World,"MANILA: The Philippines #39; most influential Roman Catholic leader, Cardinal Jaime Sin, is in stable condition but remains under intensive care after suffering a heart attack, his church says."
World,"Returning to the courtroom Tuesday after a monthlong break, Slobodan Milosevic sounded a familiar refrain, asking the war crimes "
World,"South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma has been linked to a multimillion-dollar arms payoff at a trial in Johannesburg, the Times of London said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"com October 12, 2004, 11:27 AM PT. Despite increasing competition, Apple #39;s iPod still rules the digital music world, according to new reports from market researchers."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 11, 2004 (NETWORK WORLD) - IBM this week is expected to debut its highest-capacity storage arrays, although the products #39; real differentiator is a mix of management technologies designed to help customers get a better handle on where to store "
Sci/Tech,"Following the recent expansion of its commercial CDMA2000 1x EV-DO network to include 14 major markets and 24 airport locations nationwide last month, Verizon Wireless is set to add 16 more markets by the end of this year."
Sports,Bryon Russell has been to the playoffs every year but one and has played in the NBA Finals three times. It #39;s just the kind of experience the Denver Nuggets could use.
World,"The EU cannot force Iran to give up its right to enrich uranium, Iran #39;s foreign minister says, apparently slamming the door on European Union efforts to halt the process "
World,"Tribal leaders in a remote area of Pakistan are trying to negotiate the release of two Chinese hostages. The engineers were abducted on Saturday along with two Pakistanis in South Waziristan, bordering Afghanistan."
Business,Crude oil fell more than \$1 for the first time in a month after reaching a record \$54.45 a barrel in New York on speculation that demand doesn #39;t warrant prices at this level.
Business,"Carrefour SA, the world #39;s second- largest retailer, said annual profit will not meet a forecast for growth of at least 10 percent because of price cuts aimed at reviving demand in France, its home market."
Business,"WEST ORANGE, NJ-October 12, 2004 - If you #39;re looking to do some home improvements, officials want you to see how you can save money too."
Business," Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the country, reported an 11 percent increase in third quarter earnings Tuesday on gains in advertising, particularly classified real estate and help wanted ads."
Business,"Iron Mountain moved further into the backup and recovery space Tuesday with the acquisition of Connected Corp. for \$117 million. Connected backs up desktop data for more than 600 corporations, with more than "
Business,"Media conglomerate News Corp. said Tuesday that it will invest more than \$1 billion, or 600 million pounds, to build new printing plants for its British newspaper division News International Ltd."
Business,"  US Airways Group Inc. has reached an agreement with its lenders and the US government to extend financing necessary for the bankrupt airline to operate through mid January, court documents showed Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Funner.A has no destructive properties, although it will make a nuisance of itself by sending a copy of itself as funny.exe to all contacts found in the application."
Sci/Tech,"Looking to grab some momentum and market share from rivals EMC and Hewlett-Packard, IBM took the wraps off a new, midrange storage offering that--in a 3U form factor quot;-could scale up to 67 terabytes."
Sci/Tech,PayPal said functions of the service that enable buyer and seller to exchange shipping information and to process payments immediately upon closing a sale were also affected by the outage.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s online music store, known as MSN Music store, is being hailed as the most capable competitor to the iTunes Music Store of California #39;s Apple."
Sci/Tech,"If you don #39;t protect your intellectual property now, you risk having your business sacked by open source-touting bandits. Yes, SCO head Darl McBride is back and he #39;s still angry."
Sports,"The Race Committee and all the competing teams remained on water in the Gulf of Valencia for most of the afternoon in the hope of some action, but their patient waiting was in vain and racing was cancelled for the day mid-afternoon."
Sports,"Formula One awaits news on Bernie Ecclestone #39;s draft calendar for 2005, which will be submitted to the FIA on Wednesday, 13 October."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox, who haven #39;t won baseball #39;s World Series since 1918, are favored to beat the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series by Las Vegas oddsmakers and futures traders."
Sports,MOSCOW (Ticker) - Tuesday was a successful day for seeded Russians at the \$2.3 million Kremlin Cup tennis tournament. All five Russian seeded players - three women and two men - were victorious Tuesday in the first round of the dual-sex indoor event.
Sports,"Carlos Beltran belted a solo home run to right field, his second of the series off Atlanta starter Jaret Wright, to put the Houston Astros ahead of the Braves 3-0 in the middle of the third inning in the decisive Game 5 of their NL Division "
Sports,"After getting knocked around by a pair of South Division teams in its first two Big 12 football games, Iowa State welcomes a little Northern exposure this week."
World,"US troops went on the offensive overnight against insurgent strongholds west of Baghdad, pounding militant positions from the air and supporting Iraqi soldiers in raids on mosques suspected of harbouring extremists."
World,"JABALIYA, Gaza Strip, Oct 12 (AFP) - Israel #39;s massive military onslaught in the northern Gaza Strip entered its third week Tuesday with the death toll topping 110 and scenes of utter devastation in the territory #39;s largest refugee camp."
World," The European Union cannot force Iran to give up its right to enrich uranium, Iran's foreign minister said, dealing a blow to EU efforts to halt the process and ease fears Tehran is seeking a nuclear bomb."
Business," DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. on Tuesday set its planned initial public offering at 29 million shares that could raise up to  #36;725 million, announcing the terms after its new film ""Shark Tale"" snagged the No. 1 U.S. box office spot for the second straight weekend."
World," German authorities extradited a leading Islamic extremist known as the Caliph of Cologne to Turkey, ending a protracted legal battle over his case."
Business," Florida's orange production is expected to plunge 27 percent from a year ago in the wake of four hurricanes that lashed the state in August and September, the US Agriculture Department said."
World," A car bomb exploded near Palestinian security headquarters in Gaza City after nightfall Tuesday as security chief Moussa Arafat's convoy was leaving, but he was not hurt, witnesses and security officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Like previous Dell Axims, the new Axim X50 comes in several different types. The most cutting-edge of these is designated the X50v, for its VGA screen."
Sports,I dont know any Boston Red Sox diehards who werent rooting almost as fervently for the Minnesota Twins against the New York Yankees as they were for their own team against the Anaheim Angels.
Sports,Bryon Russell has been to the playoffs every year but one and has played in the NBA Finals three times. It #39;s just the kind of experience the Denver Nuggets could use.
Business," French retail giant Carrefour warned that 2004 results would not meet its targets, as it reported weaker than expected sales for the third quarter."
World," French President Jacques Chirac said Tuesday his country is ""entirely committed"" to taking part in an international conference on Iraq next month."
Business, Oil prices surged to record highs above   $54 on Tuesday as supply hitches hindered efforts to build  winter heating fuel inventories.
Business," State Street Corp., the world's biggest  institutional asset manager, on Tuesday said third quarter  profit fell 12 percent amid lower revenue and higher expenses,  sending its shares tumbling."
Business," Chief executives in the U.S. are not  as pessimistic as the Business Council thought last week when  it issued its economic survey, the group said on Tuesday,  citing a ""tabulation error."""
Business," Chiron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CHIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CHIR.O</A> is being  investigated by a federal grand jury after failing to deliver  its flu vaccine this year because regulators did not consider  it safe."
Business," Levi Strauss   Co. swung to a  quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing cost cuts and a weaker  dollar as the struggling jeans maker closed out poor performing  products to focus on its Levi, Dockers and lower priced  Signature brands."
World," As Democrats and Republicans disagreed on the accomplishments of the 108th Congress, one thing is certain: Hundreds of programs  #151; from highway building to welfare reform  #151; are being kept on life support through temporary measures because lawmakers failed to meet deadline after deadline for renewing them."
Business,Canadian bonds gained on concern that the North American economy may slow as higher prices of oil translate into greater transportation and production costs.
Business,"Cash-strapped US Airways of Virginia got a short-term fix from its lenders that could keep it airborne until January, the Wall Street Journal said Tuesday."
Business," Shares of Vulcan Materials Co lost more than 4 percent of their worth Tuesday, after the company announced it will take a non cash charge of about 70 cents per share related to an asset sale."
Business," U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday as  investors showed caution ahead of tech bellwether Intel Corp.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> earnings, while disappointing results from State  Street Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STT.N</A> cast a cloud over the banking sector."
Sci/Tech,"Dell has announced three new Axim Windows Mobile Pocket PC, dubbed the Dell Axim X50 series. The Axim X50v features a 3.7-inch VGA screen, with a 624MHz CPU, 64MB SD RAM, 128MB flash ROM, wireless LAN and Bluetooth."
Sci/Tech,The US Federal Trade Commission last week sued an outfit that it says is using spyware to bombard computer users with pop-up ads in order to promote anti-spyware products called Spy Wiper or Spy Deleter.
Sci/Tech,"KINDERSLEY, SASK. - People in Kindersley, Sask., hope to get a clearer idea this week about the status of the da Vinci project, which aims to send the first Canadian rocket into space."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. has reached an agreement with its lenders and the U.S. government to extend financing necessary for the bankrupt airline to operate through mid-January, court documents showed Tuesday."
World," Britain has won U.S. agreement to hold an international peace conference on the Middle East in London early next year, the Daily Telegraph reported on Monday."
World," The flashing smile, the patrician wave of  the hand for the cameras as he stepped into his bullet proof  car belonged to a man who had just won Afghanistan's  presidential election."
World," President Ion Iliescu on Tuesday  admitted Romania's complicity in the Holocaust, ending decades  of denial that hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the  country when it was an ally of Nazi Germany."
Business,"Oil futures prices surpassed \$54 a barrel Tuesday on supply concerns in Nigeria and the Gulf of Mexico, where hurricane damage to pipelines and production platforms could curb output for months."
Sci/Tech,"EMC Corp., the Hopkinton-based information storage and management giant, has acquired Dantz Development Corp. of California for just under \$50 million."
Sci/Tech, Is Apple Computer Inc. fine tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more storage and a color screen to display photos?
Business,Struggling German department store owner KarstadtQuelle says it must cut staff wages by up to 10 in an effort to avoid job cuts.
Business,"Gannett Co. Inc. (GCI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported an 11 percent jump in quarterly net profit on advertising sales gains at its newspapers and local "
Business,"DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. on Tuesday set its planned initial public offering at 29 million shares that could raise up to \$725 million, announcing the terms after its new film  quot;Shark Tale quot; snagged the No."
Business,Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (12/10/04) - US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld began a two-day visit to Romania on Tuesday, ahead of an informal NATO meeting at the central Romania mountain resort town of Poiana Brasov."
World,"A partially covered van, in which seven young men and women were found dead, is seen at a police station in Chichibu, north of Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004."
World,"The rate of obesity in China has increased by 97 in 10 years, according to a government report."
World,Israeli troops shoot a Palestinian schoolgirl in Gaza as controversy rages over another girl's death last week.
Business,The mortgage giant said today that prosecutors had asked the company to preserve documents as part of an investigation into Fannie Mae's accounting practices.
Business,The wood furniture maker uses a niche strategy to work around industry problems.
Business,Will Coinstar's diversification efforts damage its uniquely profitable business model?
Business,"Sleepy Spokane, Wash., has a secret: it's the wireless hot spot of the future"
World,The court agreed to hear cases from Texas and Kentucky on displaying the Ten Commandments on government land and buildings.
Business,"For infoworkers on the move, the wireless Internet is popping up on planes, trains and automobiles"
World,"Eighty-six years after the Boston Red Sox last won the World Series, the franchise is again facing its rivals and its ghosts."
World," Investors sent stocks lower Tuesday as oil prices crossed another milestone,  $54 per barrel. Earnings reports from heavyweights Johnson   Johnson and Merrill Lynch   Co..."
World," The Athens Olympics broke global TV viewing records, with nearly 4 billion people tuning in, IOC president Jacques Rogge said Tuesday.    Rogge said 3.9 billion people watched an Olympic broadcast at least once during the Aug..."
World," The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees open the American League Championship Series Tuesday night, a rematch of New York's seven game victory last year. Curt Schilling (21 6) will start for Boston against Mike Mussina (12 9)..."
World, President Bush told supporters Tuesday in the conservative heart of Colorado that John Kerry cannot pay for the domestic programs he is proposing unless taxes are raised on the middle class...
World," Many of the nation's scarce remaining flu shots will be shipped directly to pediatricians, nursing homes and other places that care for high risk patients, under a plan negotiated between the government and maker Aventis Pasteur.    The targeted shipments come as health officials struggle to ensure the people who most need flu shots get them, now that the nation's supply of influenza vaccine has been slashed in half..."
World," Physically and emotionally drained after the deaths of two of his wife's relatives, Mariano Rivera planned to be ready to pitch in the American League championship series opener.   ""I am going back to New York tomorrow, after the funeral, and rejoin the team,"" the New York Yankees' closer said Monday outside his home in Panama..."
World,"Both Bush and Kerry say no. But with America tied down in Iraq, military officials say they may need more troops to win the war -- and the next one"
Sci/Tech," Volcanic rock has flowed to the surface of Mount St. Helens' crater, creating a new lava dome after weeks of seismic activity, a geologist said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The oxygen depleted ""dead zone"" in the Gulf of Mexico, long a subject of scrutiny by scientists, is only now becoming less of a mystery."
Sci/Tech," Atomic radiation levels are beginning to decline in the Arctic, years after Soviet aboveground nuclear weapons tests and the Chernobyl nuclear accident spewed their fallout over the region, according to a study released Tuesday."
World,Two years ago the very idea that the Rev Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist party and Gerry Adams of Sinn Fin could sign up to a peace deal in Northern Ireland would have seemed sheer fantasy.
Sci/Tech," Tiny fireworks seem to go off inside the deep red stone as it turns, flashes of light reflecting off the facets of one of the world's largest rubies."
Sci/Tech," An unexplained jump in greenhouse gases since 2002 might herald a catastrophic acceleration of global warming if it becomes a trend, scientists said on Monday."
World,"The humanitarian agency, Oxfam, predicts that 45 million children will die in the next decade because rich countries have failed to meet their aid promises."
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Sci/Tech,US internet giant Google launches its shopping price comparison website Froogle in the UK.
Sci/Tech,Role-playing-game Fable fails to live up to hype that it would re-define the video game genre.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on Tuesday  unveiled a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, adding  features such as instant messaging and high definition  television to a personal computer designed for the living room."
Sci/Tech," Having just shelled out  $75 million for  China's biggest Web retailer, online shopping giant Amazon.com  Inc. is in no hurry to acquire another company to accelerate  its global expansion."
Sci/Tech," At virtually every turn, Intel  Corp. executives are heaping praise on an emerging long range  wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire  cities with high speed Internet access."
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court on Tuesday sidestepped a dispute over whether Internet providers can be forced to identify subscribers illegally swapping music and movies online. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is going to Tinseltown today to announce plans for its revamped Windows XP Media Center, part of an aggressive push to get ahead in the digital entertainment race. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"In their third and final debate this week, President Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry will turn to what Americans quaintly call ""domestic"" issues. Yet foreign interest couldn't be keener, especially in South Asia."
Sci/Tech,"Watch a movie or make a mobile phone call. Soon, in France, you might not be able to do both at once."
Sci/Tech,"China's police ministry on Sunday handed out rewards of up to \$240 to people who reported pornographic Web sites in a campaign to stamp out online smut, the government said."
Sci/Tech,Wildlife trade talks in Bangkok give Swaziland the green light to export some of its white rhinos and bring in trophy hunters to shoot them.
Sci/Tech,"By JOHN ANTCZAK     LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- It was billionaire Paul Allen's \$20 million that allowed Burt Rutan to build SpaceShipOne, the first privately financed manned rocket to reach space..."
Sports,1. Novelists Stephen King and Stewart O #39;Nan are collaborating on a book about this year #39;s Red Sox. The working title is The Girl Who Now Hates Tom Gordon.
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds have scheduled a press conference for 4 pm (et) today, at which time the club is expected to announce that shortstop Barry Larkin will not be re-signed."
Business,Oil prices surpassed \$54 a barrel Tuesday due to nagging concerns in the market that the global supply buffer is too thin to handle a significant output disruption.
Sports,"  Barry Larkin will not be offered another contract by the Cincinnati Reds, ending his 19 year career with his hometown team, he told The Associated Press on Tuesday."
Sports,"Barry Larkin will not be offered another contract by the Cincinnati Reds, ending his 19-year career with his hometown team, he told The Associated Press on Tuesday."
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (12/10/04) - The EU decided on Monday to lift a decade-old sanctions regime against Libya, acting mainly on pressure from Italy, which is keen to resume arms sales to the North African country."
Sci/Tech,"By JEEJA PUROHIT    PUNE, India (AP) -- More than 300 scientists from around the world shared information on tracking and curbing the cross-border spread of viruses as they met in India for a three-day seminar ending Wednesday.    ""Emerging infections have taken center stage, not only in public health management, but are intricately linked with the economic welfare of nations,"" said A.C..."
Sci/Tech,"By Ed Edelson    New study strengthens connection between two organ ailments    HealthDayNews -- A new blood test could provide the quick, easy marker of kidney function that cardiologists need to assess patients being treated for heart attacks or other serious coronary events, Swedish researchers report.    The test measures blood levels of cystatin C, a molecule that is produced by most cells and is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys..."
Sci/Tech,"LINCOLN, Neb. -- University of Nebraska-Lincoln nutrition scientist Tim Carr is working on a food additive that would combat cholesterol by combining of two unexpected sources - soybeans and beef tallow..."
Sci/Tech,Christopher Reeve often said he wanted to be known for something other than playing Superman. But it was real life - not another movie role - that gave the actor the chance to star in his biggest drama: as a spinal cord injury victim championing research in hope that people like him would someday be able to walk again.
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON     WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the nation prepared for a severe shortage of flu shots, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday that problems at the British plant that manufactured vaccine withheld by British authorities likely will be used as a ""test case"" to lobby for better information-sharing with European regulators.    Last Tuesday, British authorities blocked Chiron Corp..."
Sci/Tech,"By JAMIE STENGLE    DALLAS (AP) -- Schools should be more aggressive in teaching children about heart disease and the risks of bad diet and little exercise, the American Heart Association said Monday.    The call for bolder action in schools follows the Institute of Medicine's recommendations last month calling for a wide-ranging attack on childhood obesity by involving parents, schools, communities and the government..."
Sci/Tech,"Plans call for a Linux-based platform that will be usable in multiple environments, including on PCs, servers and PDAs."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Siebel moves toward self-repairing software...Monster says it could enter Japan by mid-2005...Novell to release Open Enterprise Server.
Sci/Tech,"Company announces an extension of its customer assurance program, a contract clause offered to firms concerned about Oracle's hostile takeover bid."
Sci/Tech,Big Blue plans to beef up its Rational suite of development tools with technology it will gain through its acquisition of Systemcorp.
Sci/Tech,Big Blue aims to rapidly expand its application partner network with a more structured program for recruiting allies.
Sci/Tech,The Net's a lonelier place for users of PayPal and MSN Instant Messenger. Blame a software glitch and a suspected virus.
World,"WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2004 - Two American soldiers were killed and four were wounded in an attack in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 4, US officials in Iraq said."
Sci/Tech,SanDisk releases first digital audio players as it looks to expand the market for flash memory.
Sci/Tech,"New surveys credit Apple with overwhelming market share and brand recognition, but competitors may find success at low end of market."
Sports," The Bears believe they need to win out in order to have a chance at playing in the postseason. Although five straight wins dont guarantee the Bears anything, if Chad Hutchinson plays the way he "
Sci/Tech,Software giant aims to become a household fixture with its entertainment-oriented Media Center 2005.
Sci/Tech,"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video."
Sci/Tech,Brand-name PC makers debut a host of new PCs that feature Microsoft's Media Center 2005 software.
Sci/Tech,Bill Gates unveils plans to make Media Center software the centerpiece of the digital home.
Sci/Tech,DVD burner from Sony does just fine without a PC. Also: Virgin goes head-to-head with the iPod Mini.
Sci/Tech,Company's new player offers 25 percent bigger hard drive and weighs less than the iPod Mini--for the same price.
Sci/Tech,"Device can be connected to a camcorder or VCR for transferring taped footage directly to a DVD, without using a computer."
Sci/Tech," In what regulators are calling a first, the government has asked for a court order to shut down a spyware operation."
Sci/Tech, The Supreme Court on Tuesday sidestepped a dispute over whether Internet providers can be forced to identify subscribers illegally swapping music and movies online.
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp. countered Hitachi Ltd.'s September announcement by unveiling its own high end storage server it claims puts it in the lead in that market.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft is going to Tinseltown today to announce plans for its revamped Windows XP Media Center, part of an aggressive push to get ahead in the digital entertainment race."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc's  iTunes remains the leader in paid digital music downloads, but the number of paying customers for this sector  overall has decreased since April, research firm NPD said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Quark Inc. on Tuesday introduced QuarkXPress 6.5, a new version of their flagship desktop publishing software. New features have been added including the QuarkVista image editing plug in, native multi layer Photoshop file import and layer editing and an upgrade to the QuarkXClusive XTensions module used for variable data publishing that's available only to Mac OS X users."
Sci/Tech," At virtually every turn, Intel Corp. executives are heaping praise on an emerging long range wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire cities with high speed Internet access."
Sci/Tech,"This week Oracle added a planning and budgeting solution, Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting (EPB), to it enterprise application offerings. The application will over time replace the current Financial Analyzer and Sales Analyzer."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, adding features such as instant messaging and high definition television to a personal computer designed for the living room."
Sci/Tech,"Security researchers warned Monday of a new worm, dubbed ""Funner,"" targeting Microsoft Corp.'s MSN Messenger IM (instant messaging) system."
Sci/Tech," Apple has stepped up its marketing campaign for the dimunitive iPod MP3 player by featuring lendendary rockers U2 in the latest ""silhouette"" ad. Apple's popular silhouette ads usually feature music from up and coming bands like Jet playing as a someone dances on a multi colored background."
Sports,Brazilian striker Cristiano de Lima Jr. died on Sunday after collapsing on the field during a domestic club tournament in the southern Indian city of Bangalore.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. has agreed to buy Montreal software developer Systemcorp ALG for an undisclosed sum, the companies said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,  There was one question on the minds of technology leaders attending the Etre conference in Cannes on Tuesday: 'Is telecom dead?'
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to both bolster resources available to its network of business partners as well as expand its number of partners, IBM on Tuesday introduced services and support programs that boost financial support for co-marketing campaigns and grant deeper access to IBMs sales network to close deals faster.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"SonicWall Inc. is introducing a stand-alone content filtering appliance for businesses with between 50 and 1,000 users."
Sci/Tech,"  Protect your intellectual property (IP) now or risk having your business sacked by open souce touting bandits, The SCO Group Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Darl McBride warned an audience of tech industry leaders, analysts, and investors at the Etre conference here on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Optware Corp. has received funding that will enable it to complete development of its holographic storage technology, and is on course to release commercial samples of read/write drives in the final three months of 2005, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. (HGST), the business created by the merger of the hard-disk drive manufacturing units of Hitachi Ltd. and IBM Corp., is to lay off about 400 workers, it said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 supports DVD burning, HDTV, and more mobile devices."
Sci/Tech,Company is the latest to choose sides in the next-generation DVD format battle.
Sci/Tech,"ST. PAUL (AP) - Emergency calls made using new Internet telephone services ring in through a nonemergency line and often aren't answered immediately, according to an official who runs Ramsey County's largest 911 emergency call center..."
Sci/Tech,"By GINA HOLLAND    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sidestepped a dispute over whether Internet providers can be forced to identify subscribers illegally swapping music and movies online.    The subject, however, may be back at the court soon..."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The consumer electronics arm of the Virgin Group is introducing a new 5-gigabyte hard-disk portable music player, bringing a powerful brand name in music to the increasingly crowded product space..."
Sci/Tech,"Amid the torrent of jabber in Internet chat rooms - flirting by QTpie and BoogieBoy, arguments about politics and horror flicks - are terrorists plotting their next move? The government certainly isn't discounting the possibility."
Sci/Tech,"  Repairs were underway Monday at PayPal as the widely used online payment service struggled to get customers back on track after several days of ""intermittent"" outages..."
Sci/Tech,"PARIS (AP) -- Watch a movie or make a mobile phone call. Soon, in France, you might not be able to do both at once..."
Sci/Tech,"Want to learn to improve your customers' experience, pinpoint buyers' exact interests and reach prospects at every phase of the buying cycle? Look to your search logs to mine this crucial market research data."
Sci/Tech,"Froogle Goes Google in the UK\\Google today began their shopping search British re-invasion with Froogle U.K, a beta version of their product search service that enables users search for products to buy via Google search technology. Froogle U.K. applies the power of Google's search technology to locate product information and ..."
Sci/Tech,Viewpoint Search Tool and Avon Team to Battle Breast Cancer\\Graphical search engine toolbar Viewpoint is working with the Avon Foundation to create and distribute a custom search toolbar that promotes the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade. The program will give the Foundation access to a new source of funding as ...
Sci/Tech,"Google SMS - Great for Google and Users Too\\I have tested Google search on WAP and it works fine. But considering Google has around 4.2 Billion pages (as per their homepage), finding information on a mobile phone is not fun. Especially when you are looking for something very discreet like ..."
Sci/Tech,"Pay-Per-Click Search Advertising Comes First\\There are a variety of advertising options available to online business owners small and large. There's traditional banner advertising, text ads of both static and contextual varieties, popups and popunders, layer ads and pay-per-click search engine advertising.\\For just about any business looking to advertise online, pay-per-click ..."
Sci/Tech,"Spyware, those annoying programs that snoop on a user's actions, remain a Windows-only phenomenon.\"
Sci/Tech,"MSN Messenger, Microsoft's instant message service, is back up and running this morning after a routine maintenance operation went wrong, rendering the service sporadically unavailable for three days.\"
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Electronics hopes its slim Virgin Player, which debuts today and is smaller than a deck of cards, will rise as a lead competitor to Apple's iPod."
Sports,"At this point, we #39;re not just watching football anymore. We #39;re watching history. Every week, the Indianapolis Colts #39; offense uses the football field as its canvas, and every week, it creates an art form that "
Business,IBM Corp. Tuesday announced plans to acquire software vendor Systemcorp ALG for an undisclosed amount. Systemcorp of Montreal makes project portfolio management software aimed at helping companies better manage their IT projects.
Business,"Mr Kapil Sibal, Minister for Science and Technology; Mr Kenneth I. Juster, Under Secretary of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce; and Mr Harris Miller, President, Information Technology Association of America; at The India "
Sports," Barry Larkin will not be offered another contract by the Cincinnati Reds, ending his 19 year career with his hometown team, he told The Associated Press on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," p2pnet.net News:  The entertainment industry   Hollywood, for short   is calling for the US Supreme Court to overturn the Grokster / Morpheus ruling that says p2p networks aren #39;t liable for alleged copyright violations committed by users "
Sci/Tech,The new IBM DS6000 and DS8000 data storage systems include aa massively scalable storage system and a compatible ultra-dense storage system.
Sci/Tech,The latest version of Apple #39;s iconic MP3 player will allow photo viewing and be released in 30 to 60 days with a price tag of \$499.
Sports,"CHENNAI, OCTOBER 12: Optimism is what drives Indian cricket, whether or not its rooted to ground realities. So Laxmipathy Balaji, who sits out his home Test in Chennai against the Australians with an injury "
Sports,Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking three-run home run Sunday night as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to reach the National League Championship Series for the second time in three years.
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds have scheduled a press conference for 4 pm (et) today, at which time the club is expected to announce that shortstop Barry Larkin will not be re-signed."
Sports," The Athens Olympics broke global TV viewing records, with nearly 4 billion people tuning in, IOC president Jacques Rogge said Tuesday."
Sports," For the first time in years, Duce Staley didn't mind being pulled from a game. As Steelers fans chanted, ""Duce, Duce, Duce"" during his third consecutive 100 yard game Sunday, Staley sat down late in the third quarter of Pittsburgh's 34 23 victory over Cleveland and never returned."
Sports, The Pirates unconditionally released right handed pitcher Nelson Figueroa on Tuesday.
Sports, Manchester United's largest fan group is launching a registration drive to stop U.S. businessman Malcolm Glazer from buying the Premier League club.
Sports," San Francisco Giants slugger  Barry Bonds, 40, underwent knee surgery Tuesday and is expected  to recover fully by spring training next year."
Sports,"Barry Larkin will not be offered another contract by the Cincinnati Reds, ending his 19-year career with his hometown team, he told The Associated Press on Tuesday."
Business," Chief executives in the United States are not as pessimistic as the Business Council thought last week when it issued its economic survey, the group said on Tuesday, citing a ""tabulation error."""
Business, Global news and information provider Reuters Group Plc  said on Tuesday it had experienced a power outage in London that disrupted service to an unspecified number of products and customers worldwide.
World, A scientific team that had been hoping to reconstruct the features of the great Italian poet Petrarch by digging up his bones has confirmed that the skull found in his tomb is not his.
World," Britain has won U.S. agreement to hold  an international peace conference on the Middle East in London  early next year, the Daily Telegraph reported on Monday."
Business," Chief executives in the United States  are not as pessimistic as the Business Council thought last  week when it issued its economic survey, the group said on  Tuesday, citing a ""tabulation error."""
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks changed course  and rose late Tuesday afternoon as a drop in oil prices helped  steady the market, although investors remained cautious before  tech bellwether Intel Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> earnings."
World," The Supreme Court considered Tuesday whether the government can send immigrants back to countries that haven't agreed to accept them, a question that will determine the fate of thousands of Somalis resisting deportation to their war torn homeland."
World, The crisis surrounding Afghanistan's historic presidential election appeared to end on Monday as President Hamid Karzai's chief rival said he and other candidates were withdrawing their rejection of the weekend poll.
World,"A car bomb explodes near the convoy of a Palestinian security chief, Moussa Arafat, reports from Gaza City say."
World,Voters are due to cast their ballots on Wednesday in key elections in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.
Sci/Tech,"Dell has won a \$700 million hardware and services contract with Philips Electronics. The deal will include the sale of Dell OptiPlex desktop computers, Precision workstations and Latitude "
Business,"Stratasys, a maker of hot models, has more than good looks going for it."
Business,"If St. Jude Medical's stock went up, it's not because it's worth any more."
Business,"Three months ago, Gannett (NYSE: GCI) posted second-quarter numbers that helped confirm the belief that a long-awaited rebound in advertising spending was well underway."
Business,The US today urged India to adhere to the principles of the Council of Europes convention on cyber crime for strengthening national laws in the areas of cyber-security.
Business,"Levi Strauss  amp; Co. swung to a quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing cost cuts and a weaker dollar as the struggling jeans maker closed out poor-performing products to "
Business,"News Corporation, the company which owns the Sun and The Times newspapers, has today announced that it is to move away from its Wapping headquarters to a new production plant in Enfield, north of London."
Business,"General Motors (GM) plans to announce a massive restructuring Thursday that will eliminate as many as 12,000 jobs in Europe in a move to stem the five-year flow of red ink from its auto operations in the region."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 12, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Cable met telecommunications yesterday at the Telecom  #39;04 trade show in Las Vegas as the top executives of Verizon Communications Inc."
Sports,"BAKU, Azerbaijan -- England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson promised Tuesday he will  quot;take care quot; of the controversy surrounding David Beckham #39;s yellow card against Wales later this week."
Sports,"  The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is to be included on Formula One #39;s draft 2005 calendar when it is published on Wednesday, according to sources close to the negotiations."
Sports,com. The National League Championship Series between the Astros and Cardinals may not have the enmity of its American League counterpart.
World,"A car bomb exploded near the convoy of a Palestinian security chief in the Gaza Strip as it left a security headquarters on Tuesday, witnesses said."
Sci/Tech,"December 05, 2004 - Ubisoft, one of the world #39;s leading video game publishers, today announced that Prince of Persia: Warrior Within(tm) is now available on store shelves for the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(r) video game system "
Sci/Tech,Former rivals Sun Microsystems and Microsoft have been working together to make their products more compatible -- permitting Windows to run on Sun #39;s hardware and making StarOffice and Java Runtime Environment compatible with XP SP2.
Business,"Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) newest digital entertainment campaign got some play today, as the company announced its latest move into your home on the back of Windows XP Media Center 2005."
Business,Fannie Mae (nyse: FNM - news - people ) disclosed Tuesday that prosecutors had asked the company to preserve documents as part of a criminal probe by the US Department of Justice.
Sci/Tech,"com. In the latest battle in the file-sharing war, the movie and music industries have petitioned the US Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court decision that gave the green light to software firms to trade copyrighted material."
Sci/Tech,"com October 12, 2004, 12:23 PM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 12 - The Federal Trade Commission wants to shut down software that it says, hijacks computers without the owners #39; knowledge."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Oct. 12, 2004    Mobile Task Automation Software Provider Unveils Comprehensive Solutions to Help Customers Win in an On Demand World."
Sports,World number one Vijay Singh will face Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer in the first round of the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth on Thursday.
Sports,"Barry Larkin tells The Associated Press he will not be offered another contract by the Cincinnati Reds, ending his 19-year tenure with his hometown team."
Sports,"Under Irish head coach Tyrone Willingham, Notre Dame has struggled to shake off the effects of a loss in the previous game. The good news is that the Irish head into this week off of a win."
Sports,"It was no secret that two-time NASCAR champion Terry Labonte was thinking about scaling back to a limited racing schedule. Even so, the official announcement brought tears to most everyone present."
World, George W. Bush and election rival John Kerry hammered away at each other's credibility ahead of their final debate while Democrats were outraged about a new anti Kerry documentary.
Sci/Tech,"sweetshot97 writes  quot;According to the UK site, Times Online; future trips to Mars that will have probes return with samples of the martian surface may contain deadly microbes of course, foreign to our world."
Business," Carrefour, the world's No. 2 retailer,  posted a weaker than expected rise in quarterly sales on  Tuesday and warned it would not reach annual sales and profit  targets amid a sharp deterioration in its markets."
World," Moussa Arafat, cousin of Yasser Arafat and  a top Palestinian security chief, survived an apparent car bomb  assassination attempt in Gaza City on Tuesday in an attack that  signaled deepening internal faction fighting."
Business,"Helen of Troy drops due to lowered guidance, but that's not the only reason to shun this tarnished beauty."
Business,"A power failure at a London facility of Reuters Group Plc prevented Standard  amp; Poor #39;s from providing quotes on Canada #39;s benchmark stock indexes, including the S amp;P/TSX Composite Index and the S amp;P/TSX 60 index, Reuters said."
Sci/Tech,The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to examine a lower-court ruling that forces music-industry investigators to file a lawsuit to uncover the identities of people who may be copying their songs online.
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Tuesday said it has simplified the process for software vendors to qualify and participate as a partner, which gives them access to IBM #39;s global-sales network and to financial support for co-marketing campaigns."
Sports,"As Notre Dame and Navy prepare to face one another Oct. 16, both squads reach the season #39;s midpoint in much better condition than they were one year ago."
World,"Relatives of Assaf Grinvald attend his funeral service in the Israeli town of Ramat Hasaron, north of Tel Aviv, Monday, Oct. 11 2004."
World,"KHARTOUM, Oct 12 (AFP) - The Sudanese foreign ministry summoned the European Union #39;s delegation chief on Tuesday to protest at a renewed threat of EU sanctions over the crisis in Darfur."
Sci/Tech,The video game  quot;Halo 2 quot; is considered a  quot;killer app quot; for Microsoft #39;s Xbox game console -- a piece of software popular enough to drive big sales of the underlying hardware.
Business,  Oil futures prices headed to a new high Monday as a strike began in Africa #39;s largest exporter of crude oil. Crude for November delivery rose 33 cents to  $53.
Business,A federal jury awarded \$400 million in punitive damages Wednesday to a doctor who accused a medical technology company of infringing on his patents for a surgical device to treat spinal injuries.
Business,"Go ahead and admit it. You #39;ve flirted before. You may have even been the subject of a naughty little striptease. Heck, maybe most of us have."
Business,Iron Mountain Inc. said Tuesday it will acquire Connected Corp. for \$117 million in cash in a merger of two Massachusetts-based record-keeping companies.
Business,"DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. set its planned initial public offering on Tuesday at 29 million Class A common shares at an estimated price of \$23 to \$25 per share, which could bring in more than \$600 million for the company."
Business, Oil prices jumped to record highs above US $54 on Tuesday as supply hitches hindered efforts to build northern hemisphere winter heating fuel inventories.
Sci/Tech,"EMC scored a triple-play with the acquisition of Dantz Development, a small developer of data backup and restore software under the Retrospect brand."
Sci/Tech,"Problems implementing a site redesign temporarily crippled some operations of Paypal the popular payment processing service. The performance problems, which began after a site update Thursday night, escalated "
Sports,"The World Match Play Championship in England, which starts Thursday at Wentworth, has a roll call of champions that rivals any tournament."
Sports,"San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, 40, underwent knee surgery Tuesday and is expected to recover fully by spring training next year."
Sports,"SOUTH BEND, Ind. Oct. 12, 2004 - Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn is expected to start Saturday against Navy after sustaining a concussion in his last game."
World,"GAZA CITY, Oct 12 (AFP) - A car bomb exploded outside Palestinian security headquarters in Gaza City late Tuesday in what witnesses said appeared to be an assassination attempt against a top security official."
World,"LAGOS, Nigeria A union leader in Nigeria is threatening to prolong a four-day nationwide strike that has helped push world oil prices to record highs."
World,"The Government #39;s chief scientist has warned the world must act fast to combat global warming or face the dire consequences. Professor Sir David King said climate change cannot be avoided and that  quot;action is affordable, inaction is not quot;."
World, An Israeli platoon commander is under investigation following accusations by his fellow soldiers who claim he repeatedly shot a 13 year old Palestinian girl after she had already been shot.
World,A Scottish aid worker has been killed by a land mine in the Darfur area of Sudan. Thirty-four-year-old Ralph Bullick from Edinburgh was working on a project restoring water supplies to the troubled area when his vehicle detonated an anti-tank mine.
Sci/Tech," WebMD Corp. , a leading provider of health information online, said on Tuesday it settled a disputed lease for its Santa Clara, California, operations with a  #36;23 million cash payment."
Sci/Tech," Virgin Electronics, the consumer electronics arm of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, has announced an own brand digital music player."
Sci/Tech," High performance computing specialist SGI (Silicon Graphics) has launched a line of Linux based visualization machines, providing the company's cutting edge graphics capabilities on an open platform for the first time."
Sci/Tech," In a move to strengthen its software tools portfolio, IBM (NYSE: IBM) plans to buy Systemcorp, which develops project management applications."
Sci/Tech," As part of its update of its EnterpriseOne suite, PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) has launched two new applications targeted toward the established customer base of what used to be J.D. Edwards (Nasdaq: JDEC)    manufacturing enterprises."
Business,MOSCOW The Russian government said Tuesday that it would sell part of Yukos #39;s most valuable subsidiary by the end of November as the company tries to pay off the billions of dollars it owes in taxes.
Business,Booming sales of server and mobile-computing microprocessors push third-quarter revenue and net income beyond earlier guidance. By Darrell Dunn.
Business,"Starbucks Corp. #39;s president and chief executive, Orin Smith, said Tuesday he plans to retire early next year because he wants to slow down and focus on philanthropy, family and hobbies."
Business,"MUMBAI: Patni Computer Systems said on Tuesday that it has acquired US-based Cymbal Corporation for about \$68m in cash, through its wholly-owned subsidiary in the US."
Business,Federal regulators imposed a \$10 million penalty against an Alabama bank for alleged violations of rules barring money laundering.
Business,"Property and casualty insurance provider Safeco Corp. said Tuesday it expects claims from the four hurricanes that hit the southeastern United States in August and September to reduce third-quarter earnings by \$127 million, or 96 cents per share."
Business,"WELLINGTON: National carrier Air New Zealand said yesterday the Australian Competition Tribunal has approved a proposed alliance with Qantas Airways Ltd, despite its rejection in New Zealand."
Business,"Shares of Gold Banc Corp. (GLDB.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 3.8 percent on Tuesday after the Kansas banking company terminated an agreement to be bought by Silver Acquisition "
Business,"Honda Motor Co., Japan #39;s third- largest automaker, and General Electric Co., the world #39;s biggest jet-engine maker, formed a joint venture for their partnership to sell a new Honda engine for business aircraft."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin launched its 5 GB player, whose battery life (eight hours) and retail price (\$249) both match the iPod Mini #39;s. There are also reports of the impending release of Creative #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Tuesday bolstered its storage portfolio with several new systems, including a product the vendor says packs the power of a larger system but is about the size of a couple of pizza boxes."
Sci/Tech,"Online payment service PayPal continued to suffer outages Tuesday. Company officials insisted the problems were  quot;intermittent, quot; but many consumers complained they hadn #39;t been able to log on "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. today released an unprecedented number of software security updates to plug flaws in its products, including seven  quot;critical quot; defects that it said hackers could use to hijack "
Sci/Tech,"EMC Corp. on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Dantz Development Corp., developers of the Retrospect family of backup and restore technology for the SMB (small to midsized business) market."
Sci/Tech,"Dell announced today that it #39;s latest models, the Axim X50 series, comes with the just-released Windows Media Player 10 for Mobile."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to dethrone Apple Computer as the king of the online music market, Microsoft formally launched its own service Tuesday. Microsoft #39;s MSN Music service virtually mirrors "
Sci/Tech,"Security researchers are warning of a new worm, dubbed  quot;Funner, quot; targeting Microsoft #39;s MSN Messenger instant messaging application."
Sci/Tech,"ray Disc Association (BDA), the group responsible for promoting the Blu ray Disc optical disc format. The medium is being positioned as a successor "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft issues patches for holes that could allow remote attackers to gain control of your PC. Microsoft this week released 10 software security patches for its products, including seven it deemed critical "
Sci/Tech," The world faces a surge in extreme weather events because of global warming and governments must act immediately to avert disaster, Britain #39;s chief scientist said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"WILMINGTON, Delaware PeopleSoft said Tuesday that it was extending a money-back guarantee program that it says is designed to protect customers in the event of a takeover by the rival software maker Oracle."
Sci/Tech,"PC World #39;s already had a chance to test Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, which was announced today in a big to-do thrown by Microsoft in Los Angeles."
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) is easing restrictions on its ISV (define) membership program, opening the door for more marketing and sales help for companies that make software based on IBM #39;s middleware platform."
Sports,"They symbolise two very different eras of English football, and yesterday the philosophies of David Beckham and Sir Geoff Hurst clashed in spectacular fashion when the "
Sports,"Martin Keown, told that he could leave after a row with former manager Micky Adams, is to return to Leicester #39;s squad following the appointment of Howard Wilkinson as temporary first-team coach."
Sports,"NEW YORK New York City can be a lonely place. Especially if you #39;re a Boston Red Sox fan. But as baseball #39;s fiercest rivalry is renewed in a series for the American League pennant, there are a few spots where "
Sports,"Making their third National League Championship Series appearance in four years, the Cardinals #39; next goal is to get to the World Series for the first time under Tony La Russa, who began managing the club in 1996."
Sports,Barry Larkin #39;s stellar 19-year career with his hometown team ended Tuesday with a one-sided phone call. The Cincinnati Reds informed their captain they aren #39;t interested in keeping him around for another season.
Sports,"Tennessee Titans receiver Tyrone Calico will have surgery Thursday to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and may need to have his anterior cruciate ligament fixed as well, coach Jeff Fisher said Tuesday."
Sports,"The Tampa Bay Lightning were supposed to raise their Stanley Cup championship banner this week to kick off the new season. Instead, the arena that rocked during the finals in June will be dark because of a labor dispute that shows no sign of ending soon."
Sports,"SALT LAKE CITY Oct. 12, 2004 - Utah Jazz point guard Raul Lopez, who missed the 2002-03 season after having a second surgery on his right knee, will be out indefinitely after bumping his leg over the weekend."
World,"Equipment which could be used in an illicit nuclear bomb programme has disappeared from previously monitored sites in Iraq, and radioactively contaminated items from there have been found abroad, the International Atomic Energy Agency has told the UN."
World,At the beginning of this week the interim Iraqi government and US occupation forces were hoping to reach a peaceful solution to clashes that have continued for monthsin the 
World,"Militant Islamic leader Metin Kaplan, the self-described  #39;Caliph of Cologne #39;, in Cologne, Germany, in this June 1, 2004 file photo."
World,"The government #39;s claim that Iraq could fire chemical and biological weapons within 45 minutes was formally withdrawn by the foreign secretary, Jack Straw, yesterday."
World,"RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Oct. 12, 2004 - Three suspected Saudi militants armed with guns and hand grenades including one militant on the country #39;s most-wanted list were killed in a clash with Saudi security forces, officials said Tuesday."
Sports," Venus Williams carved out a testy 6 4,  6 4 win over qualifier Alina Jidkova, while French and U.S.  Open runner up Elena Dementieva led seven Russians into the  second round of the Kremlin Cup Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Despite furious repair efforts, intermittent service outages at the online payment service PayPal continued Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day, affecting payments, log ins and account creations."
Sci/Tech, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge told industry executives Tuesday he supports appointment of a senior cybersecurity chief higher in his department with broader authority and more control over spending. The department later pulled back from the idea.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. unveiled the latest version of its entertainment focused operating system Tuesday, seeking a broader audience on a wider array of computers and stoked by partnerships offering music, movies and even recorded books."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK Craigslist and eBay are now cutting into newspaper classified advertising, according to a new report released today by Classified Intelligence, which surveyed 36 newspapers throughout the United States."
Sci/Tech," Virgin Electronics, the consumer electronics arm of Richard Branson's Virgin Group,  on Tuesday unveiled a new portable music player to compete directly with Apple Computer Inc.'s  popular iPod mini player."
Sci/Tech," Driven by record sales of server and mobile microprocessors and a bigger slice of the flash memory market, Intel Corp.'s third quarter profits rose 15 percent even as it struggled with lackluster PC sales, excess inventory and stiff competition."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. today released an unprecedented number of software security updates to plug flaws in its products, including seven ""critical"" defects that it said hackers could use to hijack vulnerable computers running the Windows operating system."
Sci/Tech," IBM Rational on Wednesday plans to flesh out complete plans for the upcoming IBM Software Development Platform, code named  #8220;Atlantic. #8221;"
Sci/Tech," Magma that has been rising inside Mount St. Helens after weeks of earthquakes and steam eruptions finally pushed its way to the surface Tuesday, forming a new lava dome just behind the existing one in the volcano's crater."
Sci/Tech," Atomic radiation levels are beginning to decline in the Arctic, years after Soviet nuclear weapons tests and the Chernobyl nuclear accident spewed their fallout over the region, according to a study released Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," A U.N. conference endorsed on Tuesday a proposal to slap controls on trade in the ocean's most feared predator, the great white shark of ""Jaws"" fame."
Sci/Tech," Elephants kicking soccer balls, painting flowers with their trunks, or twirling a hula hoop are a common sight in Thailand, where the sacred warrior beasts perform in tourist shows or peddle fruits on the streets of Bangkok."
Sci/Tech, A U.N. conference gave tiny Swaziland the green light Tuesday to export some of its white rhinos and bring in trophy hunters occasionally to shoot the massive animals.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Despite repair efforts, service outages at the online payment service PayPal continue for the fifth consecutive day."
Sci/Tech,"Effective December 3, IBM expects to carve out a bigger slice of the storage market, and two months prior to shipping, the initial prospects look very good for the channel."
Sci/Tech,THE US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the recording industry seeking to force internet service providers to turn over the names of subscribers suspected of music piracy.
Sci/Tech,"The Dell Axim X50 and X50v are the first Pocket PCs from Dell with 3.7-inch VGA LCD screens. These devices out-power some computers still in use here at home, it will be available in 412, 516 or 620 MHz Intel XScale processors."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec said when someon clicks on an infected link in a message, the worm tries to download code from remote sites, to redirect users to certain Web sites and to send a version of itself to everyone in an IM user #39;s contact list as well."
Business,"  Microsoft chairman Bill Gates presented his company #39;s vision of digital entertainment Tuesday, and the keyword was unified."
Business,"As part of its strategy to focus on travel and residential real estate, Cendant Corp. today said it plans to spin off its mortgage and fleet operations."
World,"Moussa Arafat, cousin of Yasser Arafat and a top Palestinian security chief, has survived an apparent car bomb assassination attempt in Gaza City in an attack that signals deepening internal faction fighting."
World,"Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan ecologist who last week was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, on Saturday repeated her belief that HIV was created by scientists for biological warfare, Agence France-Presse reports."
Sci/Tech,"The Economist is currently reporting the results of a survey of professional economists. When asked the majority seemed to feel that the economy was safer in Kerry's hands than in Bush's. The Bush tax cuts seem to have gone down particularly poorly with this group.     On the more positive side for Bush, a significant number of the economists say they don't think the problems of the US economy are entirely his fault."
Sci/Tech,"You cant get your hands on one quite yet (they want to see how badly you really want it and so wont be shipping them out until the 18th), but tons of reviews of Dells new Axim X50 and X50v Pocket PCs have started popping up, and as were known "
Sci/Tech,"The world faces a surge in extreme weather events because of global warming and governments must act immediately to avert disaster, Britain #39;s chief scientist said on Tuesday."
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World,"WANTED FOR MURDER OF 33 PEOPLE AND INJURY OF 130 PEOPLE at 3 locations in Sinai, Egypt, at the end of the Jewish high holiday season (at the end of the Simchat Torah holiday)."
Business,"Today at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, Microsoft #39;s Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates laid out his vision of the future of multimedia."
Sci/Tech,"Dell is expected to expand its line of line of consumer electronics this week, possibly taking the wraps off of a challenger to Apple Computer #39;s iPod Mini music player."
Sports,"time champion Uruguay continued to struggle in its quest to qualify for the 2006 World Cup on Tuesday, while Saudi Arabia maintained its unbeaten record in Asia."
Sports,"The team has informed the 40-year-old shortstop it will not offer him another contract, effectively ending a 19-year relationship with the player."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s bumpy road of his disengagement plan has restarted with a somewhat surprise defeat in the opening of the Knesset #39;s winter session.
World,"An Islamic leader sought by Ankara on treason charges has been deported by Germany hours after a court cleared his extradition. Muhammad Metin Kaplan, 51, was detained at an Internet caf in Cologne and hustled "
Business,French retail giant Carrefour is reported to be planning to sell its operations in Japan in a bid to generate cash amid continuing weak sales in Europe.
Business,"Cendant Corp., the world #39;s top hotel franchisor, said Tuesday that it plans to spin off its mortgage and fleet operations in the first quarter of 2005 by distributing PHH Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Digital has announced their own  quot;iPod mini killer, quot; the weirdly-named  quot;Virgin Electronics Player 5GB quot; which features 5GB of storage (which Virgin bills as capable of holding over 1200 songs), a built in FM tuner, weight of 3.1 ounces, and dual "
Sci/Tech, IBM has introduced two new storage products that the company said provides customers with better performance at a lower cost.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. released 10 security fixes for various products Tuesday, including seven that fix flaws the company said pose the highest threat to users."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft officially launched the MSN Music Store today, marking the company #39;s entry into the online music download business. The company announced the service "
Sports,Wales manager Mark Hughes today refused to condemn David Beckham after the England captain admitted he deliberately got himself booked during Saturday #39;s clash with Ben Thatcher at Old Trafford.
Sports,Barry Bonds underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and is expected to be at full strength when the San Francisco Giants open spring training in February.
Sports,"If the NHL and NHL Players #39; Association do reach a negotiated settlement this season, or next summer, or any time after that, a hard individual team salary cap will not be part of it."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on Tuesday  unveiled a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, along  with an array of new devices and services aimed at capturing  consumer spending on movies, pictures and music."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. warned on Tuesday of  seven newly found flaws in its software that could allow an  attacker to steal data and take over a personal computer  running the Windows operating system.
Sci/Tech," Front line U.S. troops often lacked  access to surveillance and intelligence data during the  invasion of Iraq because of computer glitches, Technology  Review magazine reported on Tuesday, citing a largely  classified report by Rand Corp."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, right, and Manny Ramirez watch a fly ball hit by Ramirez during batting practice for the upcoming American League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 at Yankee Stadium in New York."
Sports,"  The Cleveland Indians declined to pick up Omar Vizquel #39;s  $5 million contract option for next season, making him eligible to become a free agent when the World Series ends."
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyrone Calico is expected to undergo surgery Thursday on his injured left knee."
World,A Pakistani rebel leader refused to meet a council of tribal elders trying to secure the release of two Chinese hostages held by his group.
World,"Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales yesterday urged Catholics to pray for the speedy recovery of Archbishop Emeritus of Manila Jaime Cardinal Sin, who suffered arrythmia or irregular "
Sci/Tech,"Federal authorities have asked a federal judge to shut down an operation that they said installed intrusive ""spyware"" on people's computers and then sold anti-spyware software to those same victims, a top consumer protection official said today. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. today released an unprecedented number of software security updates to plug flaws in its products, including seven ""critical"" defects that it said hackers could use to hijack vulnerable computers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"A Maryland group seeking paper trails on touch-screen voting machines today sued the State Board of Elections to win the right to monitor polling places on Election Day. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The increase reflected a continued boom in online advertising, as well as a windfall that Yahoo realized from selling part of its stake in rival Google Inc. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Driven by demand for flash memory chips used in cell phones, Intel Corp.'s third-quarter profits rose 15 percent, but also warned that its gross margins are sagging, and it continues to suffer from a buildup of inventory."
Business, The scorecard of U.S. corporate earnings ended on a positive note on Tuesday with  chip maker Intel Corp.  and Internet media company Yahoo Inc  reassuring investors that they were still growing despite tough market conditions.
World," Foreign Secretary Jack Straw on Tuesday said British spy masters have formally withdrawn the intelligence that Iraqi troops could deploy some chemical and biological weapons on 45 minutes notice, information used as a rationale for joining the U.S. led war in Iraq."
World," The attackers in three explosions on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula last week all fled minutes before their vehicles blew up, Egypt's biggest newspaper reported Wednesday, contradicting reports that suicide bombers carried out the attacks."
Business," Australian retail giant Coles Myer launched a 1.18 billion dollar (861 million US) bid for pub and liquor store group ALH, trumping a lower offer by rival Woolworths."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Paul Martin's staff contacted the office of former public works minister Alfonso Gagliano in 1999 to inquire about  #36;600,000 in sponsorship money for a Montreal sports group, documents provided to a public inquiry indicate."
Business," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> on Tuesday  said quarterly profit rose 15 percent, helped by record sales  in Asia and stronger demand for notebook and server computer  chips, and gave an outlook that reassured jittery investors  that it could grow despite tough market conditions."
World," President Bush says his economic policies, including billions of dollars in tax cuts, are helping to create new jobs. But not the millions he promised. Democratic challenger John Kerry says 10 million new jobs would be added in his first term. Don't bet on that either."
World," The Bush administration will talk with European allies later this week about possible economic incentives to Iran if it agrees to suspend the enrichment of uranium, a key step in the production of nuclear weapons, U.S. officials said Tuesday."
World," Federal regulators proposed a record indecency fine of nearly  #36;1.2 million Tuesday against Fox Broadcasting Co. for an episode of its reality series ""Married by America"" that included graphic scenes from bachelor and bachelorette parties."
Business," Starbucks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBUX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBUX.O</A> on Tuesday  said its chief executive, Orin Smith, will retire next year,  surprising investors, who sent the coffee shop chain's shares  lower in after hours trading."
Business," Bookseller Borders Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BGP.N</A> on Tuesday slashed its financial forecast, saying sales  were weaker than expected due in part to hurricanes, and that  profits during the key holiday season would miss Wall Street  estimates."
Business," A federal jury on Tuesday ordered  Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> to pay  $400 million in punitive damages  to an inventor of spinal surgical devices sold by the medical  equipment maker."
Business,"SINGAPORE : Temasek Holdings wants to increase its exposure to Asia as the region prospers, so it is reshaping its investment portfolio to have equal emphasis on Singapore, Asia and the rest of the world."
Business,The California Public Employees #39; Retirement System and three other heavyweight institutions are turning up the heat on The Walt Disney Co.
Business,"DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., whose  quot;Shark Tale quot; film snagged the No. 1 US box office spot for the second straight weekend, on Tuesday "
Business,"Federal regulators proposed a record indecency fine of nearly \$1.2 million Tuesday against Fox Broadcasting Co. for an episode of its reality series ""Married by America"" that included graphic scenes from bachelor and bachelorette parties."
Sci/Tech," Apple #39;s pre eminence in the corporate online music retail market is about to be seriously threatened. Slightly more than a year ago, Bill and the Boyz said they were planning to develop something similar to Apple #39;s iTunes   only better."
Sci/Tech,"ray Disc Association, the group responsible for promoting the Blu ray Disc optical disc format. This format aims to become the successor to current DVD discs for high definition video content."
Business,The world's largest chipmaker Intel sees profits rise 15 to 1.9bn thanks to strength in its personal computer business.
World,"New violence in Darfur has driven some 200,000 more people from their homes, the UN reports from Sudan."
World,Iraq invites the UN nuclear watchdog to check on the disappearance of materials from its former nuclear sites.
Business,The Internet media company's quarterly profit was boosted by stronger online advertising and its acquisition of Overture Services.
Business,"Driven by demand for flash memory chips used in cell phones, Intel's profits rose as it struggled to overcome weak PC sales, growing inventory, product missteps and stiff competition."
Business,The International Energy Agency said that higher petroleum prices would hurt economic growth around the world next year.
Business,"D K Healthcare Resources' stock surprises investors, but the drop brings a favorable valuation."
World," Federal regulators proposed a record indecency fine of nearly  $1.2 million Tuesday against Fox Broadcasting Co. for an episode of its reality series ""Married by America.""   The Federal Communications Commission cited the network for the April 7, 2003, program, which included scenes from Las Vegas bachelor and bachelorette parties featuring strippers and various sexual situations..."
World," Police and federal agents found remains of two people believed to be former Mafia captains after expanding excavation work at a Queens lot reportedly used by a New York crime family, authorities said.    Searchers had recovered bones and other tissue in a shoe, ribs, a partial jaw and teeth and two personal items that led investigators to believe they had the remains of Bonanno crime family captains Philip Giaccone and Dominick Trinchera, law enforcement officials familiar with the dig said Tuesday on condition of anonymity..."
World,"PUERTO CAIMITO, Panama - Mariano Rivera wept, sang and prayed Tuesday at the funeral for two family members who died at his house, and he later raced to catch a private jet to return to New York for Game 1 of the Yankees-Red Sox pennant series.    The star reliever broke out in tears as a choir sang hymns at the God of the Prophecy Church near his home in this fishing village 40 miles from Panama City..."
World,A top Palestinian security leader who is a related to Yasser Arafat escaped unharmed on Tuesday when a booby-trapped car exploded near his convoy in Gaza City. The blast came as Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon tried to cobble together a governing team to carry out his plan to withdraw from Gaza next year.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Tibco scoops up software company...PeopleSoft extends customer assurance...Siebel moves toward self-repairing software.
Sci/Tech,The purchase of privately held General Interface puts middleware specialist Tibco in the software development tool market.
Sci/Tech,Software maker says it will defend customers' open-source packages as vigorously as it would defend its own products.
World,"Olympic champion Nicolas Massu defeated Karol Kucera 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 at the CA Trophy tournament on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The traditional third-quarter bump is light for the chipmaker, as lower-than-expected PC sales offset flash memory gains."
Business," Canada #39;s rich are getting richer, according to Canadian Business magazine #39;s sixth annual Rich 100, a ranking of Canada #39;s wealthiest citizens that hits newsstands Monday."
Sci/Tech,Big Blue says its expected storage products will offer customers better performance at a lower cost.
Sci/Tech,Nvidia is supplying graphics drivers for Solaris-based workstations that use x86 chips such as Advanced Micro Devices' Opteron.
Sci/Tech,"The goal now is to ""guess what the criminals are going to attack,"" an exec says. Redmond will focus first on the critical flaws."
Sci/Tech,"Fi Alliance ""strongly discourages"" manufacturers from launching products using standards that haven't yet been approved."
Business,"Syed Mokhtar, a Malaysian tycoon, appears to have won a takeover battle for motor vehicle and banking group DRB-Hicom after his bid was supported by prime minister Abdullah Badawi in a surprise decision."
Sci/Tech,"To help bolster its presence in Europe, the proponent of a North American cell phone standard goes on a shopping spree."
Sci/Tech,"Possibly launching a rival to Apple's iPod Mini, Dell is expected to unleash a number of consumer gadgets."
Sci/Tech,New iTunes ads airing during baseball games Tuesday will feature the advertising-shy Irish rockers.
Sci/Tech,"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video."
Sci/Tech,"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video."
Sci/Tech,"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video."
Business,"Aon, the world #39;s second largest insurance broker, yesterday denied its brokers had ever steered business to favoured insurance companies as a way of generating bigger commissions."
Sci/Tech,"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video."
Sci/Tech,"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video."
Sci/Tech,"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video."
Sci/Tech,"Windows users need to prepare for 'patch Tuesday,' analyst says."
Sci/Tech,"A coding error during routine upgrade maintenance at online payment Web site PayPal.com has created havoc for users, who have had only intermittent access to their accounts since Friday."
Sci/Tech,IBM said it plans to acquire software vendor Systemcorp for an undisclosed sum. The Montreal company makes project portfolio management software for helping companies manage IT projects.
Sci/Tech,Top executives of Verizon and Comcast called for less regulation of communications at the Telecom '04 trade show .
Sci/Tech,IBM is expanding its resources to help application software companies generate leads and close sales.
Sci/Tech,"The 2005 Consumer Electronics Show scheduled for early January at the Las Vegas Convention Center is already sold out, and a major expansion is planned for 2006, the organizers said."
Sci/Tech,"CSX Intermodal has about 500 independent truckers using RIM BlackBerry devices to report their progress in deliveries, get notices of changes in routes and more."
Sci/Tech,EMC said it has purchased backup software vendor Dantz Development Corp. for less than \$50 million in a deal that it hopes will put it in a better position to sell data backup technology in the small-to-medium-size-business market.
Sci/Tech,"quarter revenue was  $8.47 billion, up 8 percent from last year's third quarter revenue of  $7.83 billion. Intel shipped a record number of processors in the quarter, but it had forecast even higher growth coming off of its second quarter earnings conference call."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. significantly increased its revenue and earnings in its third quarter, the result of what the company called an accelerated pace of development for new products and services, which in turn boosted Yahoo's advertising business."
Business,Australian dairy group National Foods says its shares are worth up to 22 more than a hostile \$A1.6 billion takeover offer by New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra.
Sci/Tech,"CANNES - Despite the number of IT security products and services cramming the market, businesses are more exposed than ever to emerging threats, according to industry experts speaking at the Etre technology conference in Cannes on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Rational on Wednesday plans to flesh out complete plans for the upcoming IBM Software Development Platform, code-named Atlantic."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to hear appeals in two cases concerning the right of the entertainment industry to subpoena file-traders and whether telecommunication companies have to share their networks with startup competitors.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Tuesday announced two new storage products  upper midrange and high-end disk arrays designed for ease of use and lower cost. The DS6000 and DS8000 feature higher physical storage capacities, a modular architecture, and additional visualization technology, all in systems considerably smaller than previous versions."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday released 10 software security patches for its products, including seven it deemed critical and that could allow remote attackers to take control of systems running the company's software."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft issues patches for holes that could allow remote attackers to gain control of your PC.
Sci/Tech, Australia is on track to meet targets set by the global Kyoto Treaty to cut greenhouse gas emissions but will still not sign the pact because it ignores key areas of the fight against global warming in developing nations.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Profit More Than Triples Thanks to Overture\\Yahoo's quarterly profit more than tripled when compared to Q3 2003. The increase in Yahoo profit over this time period is largely attributed by the performance of Yahoo's search engine advertising service Overture. Yahoo posted net income of \$253.3 million, or 17 cents ..."
Sci/Tech," A tin bath on the cliffs of northern Iceland, where locals take a dip to treat skin complaints, could help scientists give an early warning of big earthquakes and save thousands of lives."
Sci/Tech,PayPal Outage Effects Online Retailing and eBay\\eBay Inc.'s online payment system PayPal said on Tuesday that account data and personal information were not compromised by a glitch in the new system update that has resulted in some users not being able to log into their accounts and also PayPal not ...
Sci/Tech,"Google Ad Copy that ""Clicks""\\Google Adwords are popular among many people just starting home businesses. Even many home biz veterans still use Adwords to promote their own products or supplement their income via affiliate marketing. While there is a learning curve associated with the Adwords process, it's really not difficult ..."
Sci/Tech," Biotechnology is meeting art in Venezuela as scientists try to save the country's art treasures from being ruined by its tropical insects, fungi and humidity."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Ted Bridis
Business,"DLA looks near certain to rubber-stamp its ambitious merger with US suitor Piper Rudnick within hours, as partners are due to cast their votes on the proposed deal at 2pm tomorrow (4 December)."
Business,Many Canadian internet pharmacies supplying Amer-icans with cheap prescription drugs will be forced to close under new licensing restrictions proposed by regulators in the prairie province of Manitoba.
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc. reported on Tuesday a quarterly net profit that more than tripled from the year earlier, boosted by the sale of shares it held in rival Google Inc. and stronger online ad revenue that analysts said may signal good results from other Web search providers."
Sci/Tech, A new  #36;58 million lab at Michigan State University will be a key to detecting diseases that start in animals but can be transmitted to people.
Business," Sola International <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SOL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SOL.N</A>, an  eyeglass lens maker, said on Sunday that it had agreed to be  bought by Germany's Carl Zeiss AG and European private equity  firm EQT for about  $815 million in cash."
Sci/Tech,"Federal regulators proposed a record indecency fine of nearly \$1.2 million Tuesday against Fox Broadcasting Co. for an episode of its reality series ""Married by America"" that included graphic scenes from bachelor and bachelorette parties. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>"
World," Reconsidering its hard line on Iran, the United States is weighing the idea of rewarding the Islamic republic if it gives up technology that can be used for nuclear arms, diplomats and U.S. officials said Tuesday."
World, President Bush taunted Democratic rival John Kerry and tested debate lines before friendly audiences in Colorado and Arizona on Tuesday while Kerry crammed in private for Wednesday night's final faceoff of the campaign.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Sun draws Nvidia graphics into Solaris...Tibco scoops up software company...PeopleSoft extends customer assurance.
Business,Rupert Murdoch #39;s News International is to move its print presses out of the Wapping site that was the scene of an iconic battle with print workers in the 1980s.
Sports," The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees opened the American League Championship Series Tuesday night, a rematch of New York's seven game victory last year. Curt Schilling (21 6) started for Boston against Mike Mussina (12 9)."
Sports," Jerry Rice believes he could be traded by the Oakland Raiders before the Oct. 19 deadline. Rice, who turns 42 Wednesday, told Sacramento radio station KHTK on Tuesday that his days with Oakland may be numbered, and that he wants to play for a team that will better utilize his talents."
Sports, Tennessee Titans receiver Tyrone Calico will have surgery Thursday to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and might need to have his anterior cruciate ligament fixed as well.
Sci/Tech,FTC alleges that Sanford Wallace distributed spyware that created pop-up ads on victims #39; computers in order to sell his company #39;s anti-spyware software.
Sci/Tech,"WILMINGTON, Del.--PeopleSoft might have considered Oracle #39;s takeover proposal more seriously if some of the terms were different, PeopleSoft #39;s chairman said in a videotaped deposition played in a Delaware court on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Well, it #39;s  quot;Patch Day Tuesday quot; again, and Microsoft just released another raft of security bulletins. We got ten bulletins this time, but that amounts to something upwind of 20 separate vulnerabilities "
Sports," In Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt, the Houston Astros have one of the best pitching tandems in all of baseball. Only one problem going into the NL championship series: With no time to rest, those guys have been aced out of starting the first two games against the St. Louis Cardinals."
World,"Moussa Arafat, a cousin of Yasser Arafat and erstwhile security boss in Gaza, last night escaped unharmed when a car bomb exploded near his convoy in Gaza City."
World,"Plant a tree, win the Nobel Peace Prize? The world #39;s highest honor, bestowed last week on a Kenyan feminist dynamo most famous for her grass-roots effort to plant some 30 million trees in Africa, has run smack "
Sports," Oklahoma cornerback Antonio Perkins will miss three to four weeks with a knee injury, leaving the second ranked Sooners without one of the best punt returners in the country."
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc. is prepared to use its portfolio of U.S. software patents to protect against patent lawsuits the open source software it ships, the company said in statements posted to the Novell.com Web site and in an e-mail sent to customers Tuesday."
Sports,"When the Toronto Raptors visit Continental Arena on Monday, Jason Kidd is expected to be in the Nets' lineup for the first time this season."
Sports,A group pushing to bring minor league baseball to Charles County said Tuesday that it hopes to build a \$18 million stadium and put a team on the field in 2006.
Sports,Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back on Tuesday and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Sports,The Portland Trail Blazers suspended reserve forward Qyntel Woods without pay Tuesday pending a team investigation surrounding alleged dogfighting.
Sci/Tech,"DESPITE furious repair efforts, intermittent service outages at the online payment service PayPal continued Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day, affecting payments, log-ins and account creations."
Sci/Tech,"BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan: A Russian-US crew will blast off from here on Thursday bound for the orbiting international space station on a six-month mission to conduct a series of scientific experiments."
Sports,"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart, said A. Bartlett Giamatti, commissioner of baseball, not long enough before he broke ours by dying, at the age of 51."
Sci/Tech,"After a year and a half of being flamed, dissected and dismissed on the Groklaw.net Web site, The SCO Group Inc. (SCO) has decided to set up a Web site of its own to cover the latest happenings in its many legal disputes."
Sci/Tech," The major U.S. regional carriers want to leapfrog cable operators with advanced video services over IP (Internet Protocol), and expected upcoming U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulings may help pave the way for those roll outs."
Business,"Some key US Airways Group Inc. lenders have agreed to extend the terms of their financing to mid-January, The Wall Street Journal reports."
Business,"Decaffeinating: Starbucks (nasdaq: SBUX - news - people ) President and Chief Executive Orin Smith on Tuesday said he plans to retire early next year, because he wants to  quot;slow down."
Sci/Tech,"The US Supreme Court passed on hearing an appeal from the Recording Industry Association of America, and let stand a lower court #39;s ruling that the RIAA must follow the guidelines of the 1998 "
Sci/Tech,"A new worm, W32/Funner, is spread over the MSN Messenger instant messaging networks. Experts say it has caused minimal damage, but they say IM networks are ripe for more virus attacks."
Sci/Tech,IBM is expanding the number of third-part companies that can tap into its ISV partner support programs. An automated application system makes it easier for application software vendors to take 
Sports,"For the Red Sox to get past the Yankees, Pedro Martinez almost certainly will have to find a way to master the team he calls  quot;daddy."
Sports,"GameNight: After winning the NLDS clincher on three days #39; rest, Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt looks ahead to the Cardinals #39; series."
Sports,Italy coach Marcello Lippi said yesterday that Inter Milan #39;s Marco Materazzi will replace Fabio Cannavaro in the centre of defence for the Azzurri #39;s crunch World Cup qualifier at home today to Belarus.
World,Residents of the Sadr City slum in western Baghdad on Tuesday said they hoped an unofficial truce between a Shiite Muslim militia and US and Iraqi government 
World,By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard in Brussels and Bruce Johnston in Rome. The European Union #39;s incoming justice commissioner accused MEPs yesterday of anti-Catholic  quot;fundamentalism quot; after they voted him unfit to take 
World,"The great white shark, traditionally seen as an avid consumer of human flesh, is to be protected from the people it terrifies, an international wildlife conference decided yesterday."
World,THE devastating terrorist attacks in the Egyptian resorts of the Sinai Peninsula last week which left more than 30 people dead - mainly Israeli tourists - have been widely attributed to Al-Qaeda.
World,The son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi proposed a new plan for general reforms in which he said his country will move away from the Middle East and reduce spending on the military.
World," Wailing and pounding their hands on dirt graves, hundreds of people dressed in black on Tuesday marked the end of the traditional 40 day mourning period for the children and adults killed after terrorists seized a school on the first day of classes."
World," The United States said Tuesday it will conduct ""a full investigation"" along with the Iraqi government of the reported disappearance from Iraq's nuclear facilities of high precision equipment that could be used to make nuclear weapons."
World, The head of a little known city commission that granted an early jail release to an influential state senator has resigned under fire.
Business," The government has thrown US  Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> a lifeline until the middle of January,  agreeing with key lenders to extend financing the bankrupt  carrier must have to operate, court records showed on Tuesday."
Business,"The government has thrown US Airways (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) a lifeline until the middle of January, agreeing with key lenders to extend financing the "
Business,THE company behind animated hits such as Shark Tale and Shrek has made initial moves towards a public offering which could be worth up to \$US700m (\$960m).
Sports,"Dean Barker, the Emirates Team New Zealand skipper, received the Louis Vuitton Trophy for Act 2 of America #39;s Cup from the Mayor, Rita Barbera, yesterday."
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone is known to be writing his autobiography and the chapter to look out for will be the one in which he explains what it was that imbued him with such a fierce and unremitting hatred for the chaps in blazers and cavalry twills.
Business,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest chip maker, on Tuesday reported a 15 percent rise in quarterly profit on an improved personal "
Sci/Tech,"With the announcement of the Player 5GB, Virgin Electronics has joined the growing list of vendors attempting to take some of Apple #39;s share of the digital music player market."
Sports,SYDNEYSIDERS had a half-portion of Harry Kewell last night as the rarely-sighted Socceroo star made a cameo appearance for his country as Australia completed the formalities of qualifying for next year #39;s Confederations Cup.
World,"The first thing one notices about Yasser Arafat is not his chequered headscarf, folded in the shape of the map of Palestine; not his surprisingly short stature; not even his trembling lips or pale hands."
Business,"com October 12, 2004, 10:10 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Business,"Riding high with the No. 1 flick,  quot;Shark Tale, quot; DreamWorks is dividing up the riches among its Hollywood founders and investors."
Business,"Often pigeonholed as just a seller of televisions and DVD players, Royal Philips Electronics said Tuesday that its third-quarter profit surged despite "
Business,An estimated 2.5 million Floridians may save an average of \$300 annually by deducting the sales taxes they pay from their federal income tax returns.
Business,A jury in Memphis said yesterday that Medtronic #39;s spinal products subsidiary should pay \$400 million in punitive damages for violating agreements covering its use of surgical products invented by Dr.
Business,"The US textile industry said yesterday that it is formally asking the Bush administration to cap China #39;s shipments of trousers, shirts, sheets and other textile items to the United States, warning "
Business,"The stakes are getting higher for one of the advertising industry #39;s biggest holding companies. With talk of a sale or breakup of France #39;s Havas, reports emerged yesterday "
Business,SHARES in Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group Ltd (ALH) jumped more than nine per cent in morning trade today after retailer Coles Myer finally joined the bidding war for the pubs and bottleshops operator.
Business,"Florida growers will pick far fewer oranges and grapefruits this season than last after hurricanes devastated crops in the state, where most US citrus is grown, the government said Tuesday."
Business,"(Board members: Please take a moment to participate in a special survey, sponsored by CFO magazine and the National Association of Corporate Directors, that examines the evolving relationship between board members and the corporations chief financial "
Business,"president of the Oracle Corporation, Safra A. Catz, testified on Tuesday that her company #39;s pursuit of PeopleSoft was a serious takeover offer, not an effort to eliminate the company as a rival."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. yesterday released an unusually large number of software security updates to fix flaws in its products, some of which could be exploited to remotely take over computers running the Windows operating system."
Sci/Tech,The new international space station crew will leave tonight with renewed hopes that recent oxygen problems and possible supply shortages aboard the orbital outpost won #39;t interrupt its six-month mission.
Sci/Tech,"October 12, 2004 - More of a simulation game than Asphalt, Colin McRae Rally 2005 lets the player race through eight different countries -- Australia, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Sweden and the UK."
Sci/Tech,"In the latest volley of the file-sharing wars, the movie and music industries have filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision that favored Grokster and StreamCast Networks, the makers of software that allow "
Sports,Mike Mussina retired the first 19 batters he faced and Hideki Matsui drove in five runs as the New York Yankees opened the American League Championship Series with a wild 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox Tuesday.
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America -- Phil Jackson painted Kobe Bryant as a pampered star who "
Sports,"Olympic champion Nicolas Massu finally recorded his first win in Vienna yesterday, eliminating Slovak Karol Kucera in three sets at the euro682,750 (US\$845,908) ATP CA Trophy."
Sports,Harry Kewell says he will be fit for Liverpool #39;s match against Fulham this weekend after suffering a foot injury while playing for Australia.
Sports,"Italy coach Marcello Lippi is sticking to his guns in a World Cup qualifier against Belarus Wednesday night despite Saturday #39;s shock defeat in Slovenia with 0-1, local media reported Tuesday."
Sports,"The United States national men #39;s soccer team has two games remaining in the semifinal round of regional-qualifying play for the 2006 World Cup, but to a man, the focus is on getting to the next round as soon as possible."
Sports,Scott Rolen has been nursing a strained right calf muscle for the last month. But compared to his condition when the St. Louis Cardinals were last in the National 
Sports,When 10 Virginia Beach high school runners were disqualified after an Oct. 6 cross country meet for wearing those ubiquitous yellow Lance Armstrong  quot;Livestrong quot; cancer survivor support 
World,"A top Palestinian security leader who is a relative of Yasser Arafat escaped unharmed when a car bomb exploded near his convoy in Gaza City, the latest sign of growing chaos as Israels planned Gaza pullout nears."
World,Iraq #39;s Deputy Prime Minister pleaded with donors today to fulfill pledges of aid for the reconstruction of his war-ravaged nation.
World,"FALLUJAH, Oct 12: US planes hammered guerilla positions in of Fallujah and Ramadi on Tuesday, killing 11 people, as the disarming of Shia militiamen gathered pace in Baghdad despite US warnings of internal rifts."
World,"JERUSALEM, Oct. 12 -- A top Palestinian security leader who is related to Yasser Arafat escaped unharmed Tuesday when a booby-trapped car exploded near his convoy in Gaza City."
World,Tanik Koizev wanders through the burned-out gymnasium of the school where hundreds of hostages died during a terrifying siege in September.
World,"The German police arrested an Islamic radical on Tuesday and deported him to Turkey, which has sought his extradition for years in connection with a failed terrorist attack."
World,"World News: Islamabad, Oct. 12 : Pakistan has tested a medium-range nuclear-capable missile which could hit targets deep in neighbouring India."
World,"The bodies of women and children are exhumed in north Iraq, as investigators seek evidence against Saddam."
World,China rejects the Taiwan leader's call for peace talks and warns against moves towards independence.
World,"Since China's peasantry began falling far behind the urban elite in the go-go 1990's, the countryside has been a font of unrest."
Sports,England #39;s Brian Davis shot a 4-under 68 Sunday and moved out to a six-shot lead after the fifth round of the PGA Tour #39;s 90-hole qualifying tournament.
World,"It was the biggest free-for-all in corporate lobbying in nearly 20 years, and its final product was a tax bill with giveaways for almost every business."
World,"In a strange post-industrial twist, most people who have lost their jobs in the garment industry are first-generation Mexican women."
World," President Bush says his economic policies, including billions of dollars in tax cuts, are helping to create new jobs. But not the millions he promised..."
World," Investigators found the remains of two people believed to be former Mafia captains at a vacant lot apparently used for years as a graveyard for people ordered killed by the late mob boss John Gotti and other gangsters, authorities said.    Searchers recovered bones and other tissue in a shoe, ribs, a partial jaw and teeth and two personal items that led investigators to believe they had the remains of Bonanno crime family captains Philip Giaccone and Dominick Trinchera, law enforcement officials familiar with the dig said Tuesday on condition of anonymity..."
World,"Relations are deteriorating among insurgents as local fighters negotiate to avoid a U.S.-led military offensive against Fallujah, while foreign fighters press to attack Americans and their Iraqi supporters."
World,"A former  prisoner at the U.S. Navy facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, thought to have forged ties with al Qaeda since his release is leading a militant band whose members kidnapped two Chinese engineers in a lawless region of Pakistan near the Afghan border."
World,"<p></p><p> By Barry Wood</p><p> VIENNA (Reuters) - Double Olympic champion Nicolas Massubattled for nearly three hours before overcoming Slovakqualifier Karol Kucera 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 Tuesday to claim his firstvictory in four attempts at the Vienna Trophy.</p>"
World," President Clinton can't put his recovering heart into John Kerry's election effort out on the campaign trail, but he is using his voice to help in the final weeks of the race."
World," The United States should have quickly reformed the Iraqi army after most of its soldiers walked off the battlefield and got them ""working for us,"" retired Gen. Tommy Franks said Tuesday."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney, who acknowledged last week that Iraq had produced no weapons of mass destruction after 1991, said Tuesday that under Saddam Hussein the country likely could have served as a source of weapons for terrorists."
World, John Edwards has a theory about what was hidden underneath an unusual wrinkle that appeared on the back of President Bush's suit jacket during his first debate with John Kerry.
Sports,"I #39;d write  quot;finally quot; 26 times for each of Kevin Jones #39; carries Sunday, but that would look stupid. After waiting six years for some sign, any sign, that the Lions could run "
Sports,Brazilian striker Cristiano de Lima Jr died yesterday after collapsing on the field during a domestic club tournament in the southern Indian city of Bangalore.
Business,"Tomorrow night President Bush and John Kerry take the stage together for the final time before Nov. 2. This debate will focus on domestic issues, so it was supposed to be the one Mr."
Sports,"  Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson called his relationship with Kobe Bryant at times a  quot;psychological war quot; and sought to trade Bryant in January, according to Jackson #39;s diary, an excerpt of which will be published in next week #39;s "
World,"Jos Manuel Barroso, president-designate of the European commission, has a crisis on his hands. The former Portuguese prime minister won plaudits in the summer for picking his Brussels team without bending to the will of powerful EU governments."
World,"Oct. 12, 2004 - The great white shark won a bid for protection Tuesday as parties to a global wildlife treaty determined the world #39;s most ferocious deep-sea predator was under threat from excessive and unregulated trade."
Business," Shares in tech bellwethers Intel Corp. and Yahoo Inc. rose in after hours trade on upbeat earnings reports, driving Asian shares higher Wednesday as oil prices retreated from record highs."
World, Afghanistan was set to start counting votes on Wednesday from a historic presidential election after several candidates backed off from declaring the poll illegal.
World," Roman Catholic officials opened a tomb said to contain the remains of Christopher Columbus as part of an annual ceremony Tuesday, a day after the Dominican government denied a Spanish request to conduct DNA tests to determine which country has the navigator's true remains."
Business," Shares in tech bellwethers Intel  Corp. and Yahoo Inc. rose in after hours trade on upbeat  earnings reports, driving Asian shares higher Wednesday as oil  prices retreated from record highs."
Business, The Nikkei average rose 0.55 percent by  midsession on Wednesday as some techs including Advantest Corp.  gained ground after Wall Street reacted positively to results  from Intel Corp. released after the U.S. market close.
Business,"In downtown Washington, once synonymous with the demise of urban retail, upscale men's clothier Jos. A. Bank has beaten internal sales predictions by 15 percent one year after opening. And developers are putting the final touches on a 275,000-square-foot shopping complex with five national chains."
Business,"The nation's 45,000 federal airport security screeners suffer from low morale, understaffing and excessive overtime, according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general."
Business,"The Federal Communications Commission Tuesday proposed a record-setting \$1.2 million fine against 169 Fox television stations  for an April 2003 broadcast of ""Married by America"" that featured whipped-cream-covered strippers and digitally obscured nudity. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business," The U.S. textile industry said yesterday that it is formally asking the Bush administration to cap China's shipments of trousers, shirts, sheets and other textile items to the United States, warning that an expected flood of Chinese imports next year will otherwise wipe out thousands of American jobs."
Business,US stocks rebound on sharp drop in oil prices to close with just a narrow loss. Wall Street drew support from upbeat earnings news from Johnson  amp; Johnson and Merrill Lynch.
Business,A bill expected to get President Bush #39;s signature soon would allow Florida taxpayers to deduct sales tax on their federal income tax forms.
Business," quot;We may be about to experience an election unlike any we #39;ve seen in a while, quot; John Fund writes at www.OpinionJournal."
Business,COLES Myer will belatedly enter the takeover contest for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality today with a bid that will trump arch-rival Woolworths.
Business,Federal authorities have asked a US District Court judge to shut down an operation that they said installed intrusive spyware on people #39;s computers and then sold the victims anti-spyware software 
Sci/Tech,"Dell unveiled three new Axim handheld computers that combine the latest PDA technology in a dual-slot design. As part of the redesign of their Pocket PCs, Dell added a VGA screen (640x480) to the top of the line Axim X50v."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates is giving his big speech right now at Microsofts big Digital Entertainment Anywhere event in Los Angeles. Well have a proper report for you soon, but in the meantime we figured wed "
Sports,"They came out wanting to set a tone. They wanted to keep the hostile crowd of 56,135 as quiet as possible. More than anything, the Red Sox wanted to jump out front in this "
Sports,"Into the regional finals of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup, that is. The Americans lead their group with eight points off two wins and two ties."
Sports,"No, these aren #39;t allegations against University of Florida football players; they #39;re allegations against the University of Florida football coach."
World,"In response to concerns of the disappearance of nuclear materials, Iraqi Science and Technology Minister Rashad Omar told the press Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors are welcome to return."
World,The Bush administration says it will host a meeting of G8 diplomats this week in Washington in a bid to resolve a nuclear impasse with Iran.
World,"US troops went on the offensive from the gates of Baghdad to the Syrian border, pounding Sunni insurgent positions from the air and supporting Iraqi soldiers in raids on mosques suspected of harboring extremists."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 12, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. #39;s monthly patch release cycle may be making it more predictable for users to deploy software updates, but there appears to be little letup in the number of holes being discovered in the company #39;s software "
Sci/Tech,"The new initiative will automate and simplify the process for independent software vendors to become IBM business partners, according to a statement."
Sports,NEW YORK The NHL is fining one of the owners of the Atlanta Thrashers 250-thousand dollars for saying the league would use replacement players next year if a new collective bargaining agreement isn #39;t reached.
Business,So far employers and their workers have been slow to accept health savings accounts as an alternative to conventional health insurance.
Business,"Internet media company Yahoo reported its quarterly profit more than tripled from the year earlier, boosted by stronger online advertising and its acquisition of Overture Services."
Business,More than six newspaper companies have received letters from the Securities and Exchange Commission seeking information about their circulation practices.
Business,Merrill Lynch returned to the business of lending to wealthy clients and got burned again.
Business,"Intel reported its third-quarter profit rose 15 percent from a year earlier, though it continued to struggle with an inventory glut."
Sci/Tech,"com October 12, 2004, 3:15 PM PT. It was a beautiful day for Apple Computer on Tuesday, as the company kicked off a new advertising campaign featuring rock superstars U2."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft acknowledged on Monday it continued to battle a technical glitch that prevented MSN users from logging on to the service #39;s instant-messaging system, MSN Messenger, for the past three days."
Sports,"Phil Jackson called his relationship with Kobe Bryant at times a  quot;psychological war quot; and sought to trade his star guard in January, according to a diary of the former Lakers coach."
Sports,BAKU : David Beckham is set to be hauled over the coals by English football authorities over his admission that he deliberately fouled an opponent to earn himself a convenient booking in last week #39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales.
Sports,"_ Olympic champion Nicolas Massu defeated Karol Kucera 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 at the CA Trophy tournament on Tuesday. In the final set, the second-seeded Massu broke Kucera #39;s serve at 2-all and then closed out the match."
Sci/Tech,"\\Since we launched at Web2  last week there has been a log of great feedback\about Rojo .  \\First off is this *great* new Austin Power logo from Constantin Basturea \\Smashing Baby!\\On the subject of eye candy check out the CafePress store  that Chris  put\together.  Very hip indeed!\\I might get this for my girlfriend:\\... and this for my backpack:\\We've been getting a lot of great feedback.  Thanks to everyone  for helping\us out during our beta trial!\\We even have our first Rojo external plugin :\\""My room mate, Dylan Parker, has just released a plugin for FireFox named\JustBlogIt. JustBlogIt is a Mozilla / Firefox extension that allows easy\right-click posting to a weblog. It a ...\\"
Business,chip maker Intel Corp. said yesterday that earnings for its third quarter were  $1.9 billion    up 15 percent from the same quarter a year ago    but the company cautioned that computer 
Sports,"With RFK Stadium being transformed into a baseball stadium for at least the next three years to house the former Montreal Expos, tonight #39;s World Cup qualifier between Panama and the United States "
Sports, CINCINNATI (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds announced  at a Tuesday afternoon press conference that they will not be  re-signing veteran shortstop Barry Larkin for 2005.
Sports," Double Olympic champion Nicolas Massu  battled for nearly three hours before overcoming Slovak  qualifier Karol Kucera 6 4, 6 7, 6 4 Tuesday to claim his first  victory in four attempts at the Vienna Trophy."
Sports,"The day before the regular season was supposed to open, the N.H.L. rebuked a team official for his comments about the league's strategy in its labor lockout."
Sports,Betty Lennox scored 23 points to lead the Seattle Storm to their first W.N.B.A. title with a 74-60 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.
Sci/Tech," Front line U.S. troops often lacked  access to surveillance and intelligence data during the  invasion of Iraq because of computer glitches, Technology  Review magazine reported on Tuesday, citing a report by Rand  Corp."
Business,"By Francesco Guerrera in Hong Kong and John Burton in Singapore. China Aviation Oil last month told investors that this year #39;s earnings would exceed its 2003 result, although it had already been hit by \$232 "
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest maker of gear to direct Internet traffic, said on Sunday Japanese computer and electronics provider Fujitsu Ltd."
Sci/Tech," Japanese precision equipment maker  Olympus Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=7733.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">7733.T</A> said on Wednesday it would launch a  portable music player equipped with a hard disc drive, entering  an increasingly crowded field now dominated by Apple Computer's  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A> iPod."
Sci/Tech,"Bing Gordon is 53, happily married, two daughters. In other words, he is not what you expect when imagining the hard-core computer gamer who's awake at 3 a.m., living it up on Earth   Beyond, an online role-playing sci-fi galaxy reminiscent of the Final Frontier. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Yahoo Inc. reported yesterday that its profit more than tripled in the third quarter as the Internet service recorded substantial increases in advertising and a giant gain from the sale of part of its stake in rival Google Inc.
Sci/Tech,"The nation's 45,000 federal airport security screeners suffers from low morale, understaffing and excessive overtime, according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general."
Sports,Wizards center Brendan Haywood worked hard in the offseason to improve enough to play in the fourth quarter of close games this season.
Sports,"Jack Nicklaus was as stunned as anyone by the outcome of the Ryder Cup, and he will captain the U.S. team in the Presidents Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in September."
Sports,"As Florida State quarterback Chris Rix returns to health, Coach Bobby Bowden will again start sophomore Wyatt Sexton in Saturday night's game against sixth-ranked Virginia."
Sports,"Going into Saturday's game against undefeated Navy at Giants Stadium, Notre Dame's Darius Walker has averaged 87.2 rushing yards and scored three TDs in five games."
Business,"DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.,whose latest animation hit  quot;Shark Tale  quot; ruled North America box office for the past weeks, announced Tuesday plans for an initial public stock "
Sci/Tech,"The software giant prices the software somewhere between Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro, CNET News.com has learned."
Sci/Tech,"Danny Sullivan's wide-ranging keynote address at Search Engine Strategies San Jose prodded several raw nerves in the industry, sparing neither search marketers nor the search engines themselves, reports Andrew Goodman. "
Sports, Mike Mussina retired the first 19 batters he faced and Hideki Matsui drove in five runs as the
Sci/Tech,"U.S. Attorney General Ashcroft spent \$200,000 of taxpayer money promoting the embattled surveillance law coast-to-coast. \"
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Trade Commission is going after spyware, bits of computer code that install themselves on the computers of Internet users to track or disrupt their online activities."
Sci/Tech,"In Japan, nine people were found asphyxiated in two cars in pacts the police said were facilitated by Internet suicide sites."
Sci/Tech,president of Oracle testified that her company was serious about its takeover offer for PeopleSoft and was not trying to scare off its customers.
Sci/Tech,"Often pigeonholed as just a seller of televisions and DVD players, Royal Philips Electronics said third-quarter profit surged despite a slide into the red by its consumer electronics division."
Sci/Tech,The \$253 million profit by Yahoo met analysts expectations and included \$129 million related to its sale of shares in Google.
Business,"The battle between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Yukos, the country #39;s largest oil producer, intensified Tuesday after government officials announced plans to sell the company #39;s key energy fields at rock-bottom prices."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corporation is to close its Wapping printing site with the loss of up to 700 jobs and spend more than 600m on three new plants in Enfield, Glasgow and Liverpool."
Business,The following is a list of companies whose shares may make gains or losses in the Canadian market. This preview includes news that broke after markets closed Tuesday.
Sci/Tech," Internet whiz kids Marc Andreessen, Josh Kopelman and Joe Kraus share something in common besides reaping huge jackpots during the dot com boom."
Sports,"Not to the Astros, not to the St. Louis Cardinals and certainly not to the Atlanta Braves, who saw firsthand what kind of impact he can have by feasting on the league #39;s best pitching staff during the National League Division Series."
Sci/Tech," Japanese precision equipment maker Olympus Corp. (7733.T) said on Wednesday it would launch a portable music player equipped with a hard disc drive, entering an increasingly crowded field now dominated by Apple Computer's  iPod."
Sci/Tech," Federal authorities have asked a federal judge to shut down an operation that they said installed intrusive ""spyware"" on people's computers and then sold anti spyware software to those same victims, a top consumer protection official said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," IBM on Tuesday announced two new storage products  #8211; upper midrange and high end disk arrays designed for ease of use and lower cost. The DS6000 and DS8000 feature higher physical storage capacities, a modular architecture, and additional visualization technology, all in systems considerably smaller than previous versions."
Sci/Tech," The United States' grounded Space Shuttle fleet may resume flights to the International Space Station next May or June, a senior ISS official said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Researchers from the University of Wyoming are trying to determine why the cutthroat trout population in Yellowstone National Park continues to decline and what steps can be taken to preserve the native fish.
World," A top Palestinian security leader and relative of Yasser Arafat escaped unharmed when a car bomb exploded near his convoy in Gaza City, the latest sign of growing chaos as Israel's planned Gaza pullout nears. Israel, meanwhile, expanded its military operation in northern Gaza."
Business," Debt ridden Japanese retailer Daiei is considering seeking help from a state backed corporate body, reversing an earlier reluctance after pressure from its creditors, officials said."
World," China angrily rejected Taiwan President Chen Shui bian's peace overtures, saying Beijing's stance was unchanged and warning that Chen risked  quot;great catastrophe quot; by pushing for independence."
World," Running even just 20 days before the election, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are looking for any edge in their third and final debate Wednesday night."
World," President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry go head to head for the final time in their knife edge election battle, with their final televised debate."
World," Fifty years after the U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing school segregation, an Alabama law mandating racially separate classrooms is still on the books."
World," China spurned Taiwan President Chen  Shui bian's peace overtures Wednesday, accusing him of only  paying lip service to easing tensions."
World," Running even just 20 days before the election, President Bush and Sen..."
World,"The arrest last month of Neameh Qayssamani, a newly elected member of the municipal council in Lebanon, and dozens of other men in the Chouf Mountains recalled a fearful time most people believed had passed forever."
World,"   Japan's Foreign Ministry spokesman,    Hatsuhisa Takashima , said here last week that his country had been active in the rebuilding of Afghanistan."
World,"John Kerry has lurched from course to course during his presidential campaign, periodically switching drivers and roadmaps -- and messages -- as he reacts to more and more information and advice."
Business,"Corporate raider Vincent Bollor said yesterday he had raised his stake in French advertising group Havas to 20.2 as Alain de Pouzilhac, Havas #39;s chairman, rounded on him for keeping his real intentions secret."
Sports,FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly condemned David Beckhams decision to seek a yellow card during Englands clash with Wales on Saturday.
World,China spurned Taiwan President Chen Shui-bians peace overtures on Wednesday and said that his calls for easing tensions were false.
World," Salem Hameed has lived in his tin and wood hut at the foot of the red mountain range for most of his 42 years. Asked where he's from, his answer is not Egypt or Sinai or Taba, but al Karadma  #151; the name of his clan."
World," The defense of Slobodan Milosevic resumed Tuesday, even as an appeals panel of the U.N. war crimes tribunal considered the former Yugoslav president's request to fire his court appointed lawyer and let him represent himself again."
World," China spurned Taiwan President Chen  Shui bian's peace overtures Wednesday, accusing him of merely  paying lip service to easing tensions between the two arch  foes."
Business,"At least one vendor is selling OEM copies of Microsoft #39;s new Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system online, possibly exploiting a loophole in Microsoft #39;s contracts."
Business,"SANTA CLARA, Calif.Driven by demand for flash-memory chips used in cellphones, Intel Corp. #39;s third-quarter profits rose as the chip-making giant struggled to overcome lacklustre PC sales, growing inventory, product missteps and stiff competition."
Business,By Reuters. The Gannett Company yesterday reported an 11 percent jump in quarterly net profit on advertising sales gains at its newspapers and broadcast television stations.
Business,"Citrus growers will harvest the smallest crop since 1993 because of three hurricanes that ravaged the state and damaged groves locally and statewide, the Florida Department of Citrus said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 12, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A routine monthly code update performed Friday for the PayPal.com online payment Web site has caused havoc for users, many of whom have managed to access the site only intermittently since the changes were made "
World,"By Jennifer Hill and Kim Pilling, Scottish Press Association. Canada has suspended three of its former Royal Navy submarines from service after last weeks fatal blaze on a fourth vessel."
Business,Oil prices fell sharply yesterday after briefly passing \$54 a barrel amid nagging concerns in the market that the global supply buffer is too thin to handle a significant output disruption.
Business,"The Federal Trade Commission has asked a US District Court to shut down a computer spyware operation. The FTC said Tuesday the operation hijacks computers, secretly changes their "
Business,"Cablevision #39;s MSG Network and Fox Sports NY will lose big ad bucks and be forced to cut the prices they charge cable and satellite companies now that the Mets have walked away to start their own channel, media insiders said yesterday."
Business,"Florida will have the smallest orange crop in a decade after a series of hurricanes blew fruit off trees and flooded groves in the state that produces 75 percent of the nation #39;s citrus, a federal forecast released Tuesday shows."
Business,"The Australian share market continues to go from strength to strength with another record breaking day. The All Ordinaries hit its peak late, up almost seven points to close at 3,734."
Business,"Takeover target Big Food Group says aggressive competition among food sellers drove down second-quarter sales by 3.3 percent, sparking fears its suitor might drop its bid price."
Business," Petro Canada chief executive Ron Brenneman yesterday dismissed the risks of investing in Russia, a day after reaching a major deal with state owned gas producer Gazprom."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. released 10 security fixes for various products yesterday, including seven that fix flaws the company said pose the highest threat to users."
Sci/Tech,"Stung by its loss of market share to Hopkinton #39;s EMC Corp., IBM Corp. fought back yesterday with a pair of major new data storage offerings, including "
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif. The online payment service PayPal says it #39;s been able to fix most of the technical problems that have plagued the company for the past five days."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp will begin its music download service in Japan with an initial offering of 50,000 songs, a spokeswoman for the US software giant #39;s online service unit said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"A HARDWARE from the Land of the Rising Sun, JVC, has signed up to the Blu-ray format and joined the Blu-ray Disc Association. Although the public commitment to the next generation DVD standard is new, JVC "
Sci/Tech,"Later this year, a few hundred US residents will be testing two such product lines made by Motorola that use MasterCard #39;s PayPass wireless payment system, according to Motorola."
Sci/Tech,"Unceremoniously dumping CEO Craig Conway may help PeopleSoft Inc. successfully defend its  quot;poison pill quot; anti-takeover measures in court against would-be acquirer, Oracle Corp."
Sports,Australia #39;s Brooke Hanson won a record sixth gold medal at one swimming World Short Course Championships. She saw off American Amanda Beard #39;s challenge to take the 200m breaststroke title in Indianapolis in a time of two minutes and 21.
Sports,The track-owning BRDC ultimately gambled on making a loss next year by succumbing to Ecclestone #39;s proposed race fee. The only sticking point now is the duration of a new contract -- Bernie wants to renegotiate 
Sports,Betty Lennox and the Seattle Storm gave the city its first major professional sports title in 25 years -- and made Anne Donovan the first female championship coach in WNBA history.
Sports, Houston was the only team to win a regular season series from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros also are in position to become the third consecutive National League wild card team to advance to the World Series.
Sports,  The heavy lifting has been done. The long plane rides to exotic lands and the tough nights on the road playing in front of raucous crowds are a memory for now.
Sports,"GM Omar Minaya intends to speak with Yankees bench coach Willie Randolph and Dodgers field coordinator Terry Collins about the Mets #39; vacant managerial position, and got permission "
Sports,"Tracy McGrady is more than willing to trade individual statistics for victories with Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets.  quot;I #39;m really not concerned about that, quot; McGrady said Wednesday."
Sports,The NHL lockout has robbed Tampa Bay Lightning fans of the chance to see their first Stanley Cup banner unveiled at the St. Petes Times Forum tonight in what should have been their team #39;s season opener.
Sports,"Now comes former coach Phil Jackson #39;s  quot;The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul, quot; a diary of the Lakers #39; 2003-04 season (which ended in the NBA Finals loss to the Pistons)."
World,"Islamabad, Pakistan -- A former Guantanamo prisoner thought to have forged ties with al-Qaida since his release is leading a militant band whose members have strapped explosives on two Chinese engineers they kidnapped in a lawless region near the "
World,The international donors from 55 international organization and countries have gathered for two-days meeting in Tokyo. Approximately \$14 billion were promised by foreign givers in last years gathering in Madrid.
World,"  Nine people were found dead in two rented vehicles Tuesday, with the windows sealed and charcoal burners at their feet, in what police are calling modern Japan #39;s largest suicide pact."
World,A military probe #39;s secret findings on the fire that crippled HMCS Chicoutimi has propelled the navy to dock its four second-hand submarines indefinitely.
World,"Foreign Secretary Jack Straw revealed on Tuesday that British spy masters have formally withdrawn the claims that Iraqi troops had the capability of producing chemical and biological weapons on 45 minutes notice, the key justification used by the US and "
World,LONDON : Italy #39;s Foreign Minister Franco Frattini has slammed the refusal by European lawmakers to endorse Italy #39;s candidate for justice commissioner because of his views on gays as an attack on Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his centre 
World,"Taipei, Oct. 13 (CNA) The Republic of China government will patiently wait for a goodwill response from mainland China to its peace overture, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Vice Chairman Chiu Tai-san said Wednesday."
Sports,"  Tracing the tracks of their tears back to the ballpark in the Bronx where all the horrible things happened last October, the Red Sox returned to the American League Championship Series last night, fell behind, 8 0, then rallied mightily before again succumbing to the Yankees, 10 7."
Sports,"Of course he would be here. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera understands duty and obligation. He has been the most dominant closer in baseball for the past decade, a lofty title that is impossible to achieve unless you are a person who is rich in confidence, poise, and responsibility."
Sports,"The gloom of seeing their ace bounced after just three innings, his shortest outing in three years, was worsened by the knowledge that the Curt Schilling who had carried them all season might not be seen again this October."
Sports,"Veteran outfielder Larry Walker, a proud son of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, dropped a little bit of Canadian hockey heritage into America's pastime when his Cardinals played the Dodgers in the National League Division Series."
Sports,"The silver lining on a dark cloud of a night wasn't the result, but rather the work."
Sports,"He has played 1,426 games in the major leagues (1,407 in the regular season and 19 in the playoffs) and Johnny Damon did something last night he had never before done: He struck out four times."
Sports,"Since Pedro Martinez wasn't talking, leave it to Kevin Millar to clear that up."
Sports,"Subtract the well-documented history, the combativeness, the dislike among the fans, the T-shirt controversy, and the proximity of the cities, and there's virtually no difference between the Houston-St. Louis NLCS and the Boston-New York ALCS."
Sports,"When it comes to timing, the Patriots can't get a break. When they were making their great stretch drive through the best teams in the NFL last winter on their way to winning their second Super Bowl in three years, they often were overshadowed by a team not even playing at the time."
Sports,"A win over Panama and the United States is in. Into the regional finals of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup, that is. The Americans lead their group with 8 points off two wins and two ties. By beating the Panamanians tonight at RFK Stadium, the US squad will secure a spot in the final six of CONCACAF ..."
Sports,"Phil Jackson called his relationship with Kobe Bryant at times a  quot;psychological war quot; and sought to trade his star guard in January, according to a diary by the former Lakers coach."
Sports,"Betty Lennox had another huge night, scoring 23 points to lead the Seattle Storm to their first WNBA title with a 74-60 victory over the Connecticut Sun last night."
Sports,Rocky Hager says give him at least a half-hour and he'll tell you how much he's enjoyed his stay in Boston as coach of the Northeastern football team.
Sports,"What a difference four weeks can make. The last time Bay State Conference field hockey powers Walpole and Dedham met, Walpole sent the Marauders packing with their first loss of the season, 5-3. But yesterday it was Walpole that was unable to preserve a blemish-free loss column, as host Dedham prevailed, 2-1."
Sports,"The Wheaton men's and women's soccer teams are ranked No. 1 in New England among NCAA Division 3 teams and the women, coached by Luis Reis , have the distinction of a No. 1 national ranking the past two weeks."
Sports,BASEBALL Cincinnati (NL): Announced P Mike Matthews and P Aaron Myette refused outright assignment to Louisville (IL). Cleveland (AL): Declined to pick up the option on SS Omar Vizquel. Montreal (NL): Released P Dan Smith. Pittsburgh (NL): Released P Nelson Figueroa.
Sports,"Will Blackmon anchors the Boston College secondary as the resident shut-down cornerback, but it is by no means his only contribution to the Eagles. Blackmon also returns kickoffs and punts, and is so proficient that he leads the nation in kickoff returns with an average of 35.8 yards. One of his returns was a spectacular 96-yard touchdown against Ball State ..."
Sports,"WEST VIRGINIA (4-1) at UCONN (4-1) When and where: Tonight, 7:30, at East Hartford TV/radio: ESPN. Last season: Did not play. Comments: This is the first meeting on the gridiron for these programs. The Huskies lead the Big East in total offense with 424.2 yards a game and are second in defense, only allowing 268 yards a game. Senior quarterback ..."
Sports,How can the golfing fraternity not be excited over the PGA Tour's return to the TPC of Boston over Labor Day weekend next year? Not after this year's tournament caused such drama when Vijay Singh shot a 16-under-par 268 for a 3-shot victory over Tiger Woods and Adam Scott to take the World No. 1 ranking away from Woods who ...
World," YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia's president  will open an international religious conference in the world's  most populous Muslim nation on Monday aimed at sending a  message of moderation in the region's battle against violent  religious radicalism."
Business,"The UK's years of low inflation and falling unemployment may be over, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King warns."
Business,"Jane Christo is gone, but the lessons that brought an end to her long reign at WBUR should not be lost on Boston University itself -- particularly as it looks for a new president."
Business,"Stung by its loss of market share to Hopkinton's EMC Corp. , IBM Corp. fought back yesterday with a pair of major new data storage offerings, including one that occupies less than one-twentieth as much space as EMC's rival Clariion storage system."
Business,"Boston information management giant Iron Mountain Inc. , a leader in the archiving and backup of business records, accelerated its push into the digital market yesterday with an agreement to buy Framingham's Connected Corp. for \$117 million in cash."
Business,State Street Corp. said it will eliminate 425 jobs as a cost-cutting move after the financial firm yesterday reported a weak third quarter in which earnings fell 13 percent because of a sharp drop-off in lending and trading activities in securities markets.
Business,"Florida will have the smallest orange crop in a decade after a series of hurricanes blew fruit off trees and flooded groves in the state that produces 75 percent of the nation's citrus, a federal forecast released yesterday shows."
Business,"Liberty Mutual Group, the second-largest international insurer based in the United States, bought an office and retail building across the street from its headquarters in Boston for about \$28 million. The building, at 330 Stuart St., has 105,000 square feet of space, Liberty Mutual said. The seller was the Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corp. Liberty Mutual plans to renovate the ..."
Business,The Supreme Court yesterday declined to examine a lower-court ruling that forces music industry investigators to file a lawsuit to uncover the identities of people who may be copying their songs online.
Business,A federal task force has recommended expanded investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat intellectual property theft ranging from counterfeit drugs to swapping songs over the Internet.
Business,"term Treasury securities fell in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 1.68 percent, down from 1.69 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 1.96 percent, down from 1.99 percent."
World," Germany said Wednesday it could not rule  out sending troops to Iraq, dropping its firm refusal to  consider any deployment to the country whose invasion last year  it staunchly opposed."
Sci/Tech,"More than 15 million homes in the UK will be able to get on-demand movies by 2008, say analysts."
Sci/Tech,Business and charities in the UK have joined forces to persuade more people to go online.
Sci/Tech,"National Lottery players will be able to buy their tickets on their mobile phones, operator Camelot will announce."
World," Saddam Hussein underwent a hernia  operation at a U.S. run hospital inside Baghdad's Green Zone  two weeks ago and has made a full recovery, a U.S. military  official said Wednesday."
World," An Israeli helicopter gunship fired a  missile near a house during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip  Wednesday, killing a Hamas militant, medics said."
Business,"Four major pension funds, including the California Public Employees #39; Retirement System, said Tuesday that they will push for shareholders to be able to nominate up "
World," With political fund raising, campaign advertising and organizing taking place in full swing over the Internet, it may just be a matter of time before the Federal Election Commission joins the action."
World, Slobodan Milosevic's war crimes trial resumed after a month long break on Tuesday with the former Yugoslav president still at loggerheads with judges over his demand to run his own defense despite his ill health.
World,"Michael Jackson asks TV stations to stop playing Eminem's new video, which ridicules the pop legend."
World,"  Wailing and pounding their hands on dirt graves, hundreds of people dressed in black marked the end of the traditional 40 day mourning period for the children and adults killed after terrorists seized a school on the first day of classes."
World,"BUCHAREST -- President Ion Iliescu yesterday admitted Romania's complicity in the Holocaust, ending decades of denial that hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the country when it was an ally of Nazi Germany."
World,"  US Marines and Iraqi troops raided several mosques in resistance strongholds west of Fallujah yesterday, in a broad offensive just days before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan."
World,"  A former prisoner at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, thought to have forged ties with Al Qaeda since his release is leading a militant band whose members have strapped explosives on two Chinese engineers they kidnapped in a lawless region near the Afghanistan border."
World,"  Russia and the United States have agreed to a new lease for the US ambassador's lavish Moscow residence after Russia complained he paid less than  $3 a year for it, officials announced yesterday. The annual rent for Spaso House in central Moscow was set in rubles in 1985, but the currency's value plummeted by 99.9 percent after the ..."
World,"The 40th day since the siege of Middle School No. 1 in Beslan, Russia, brought forth a fresh outpouring of pain. It also laid bare some of the darker emotions, like vengeance."
World," Iraq's deputy leader pleaded with donors Wednesday to fulfill their promises of aid to help rebuild his war ravaged nation, and accused the United Nations of failing to provide crucial support.    Of the  $13.6 billion in grants and loans promised last year by nations and lending institutions, only about  $1 billion has been deposited in World Bank and U.N..."
Sci/Tech,"Government policy is undermining  efforts to improve the UK's recycling record, a report by the charity Forum for the Future says."
Sci/Tech," The US government has moved for the first time to block unsolicited circulation on the Internet of spyware, a type of software that can inundate Web users with pop up ads, secretly take control of their computers and spy on their online activities."
Sci/Tech," PC and home theater make sleek package, while new portable music devices abound."
Business,  Oil prices fell sharply yesterday after briefly surpassing  $54 US a barrel despite nagging concerns that the global supply buffer is too thin to handle a significant disruption of output.
Business,"The Russian Justice Ministry announced Tuesday that the Yukos oil company #39;s main production subsidiary, Yuganskneftegaz, had been evaluated at \$10."
Sci/Tech," The bobwhite quail, which is disappearing in the Southeast, can make a comeback and add millions of dollars to the rural economy if landowners are willing to make changes in the way they manage their crops and timber to protect the birds' habitat, biologists say."
Sci/Tech, A savage crocodile attack on a group of campers in northern Australia has sparked renewed calls for the partial lifting of a three decade hunting ban aimed at saving the animals from extinction.
World," Japan's defense minister was due to return home on Monday from a flying visit to Iraq after declaring the town of Samawa safe, setting the stage for the government to extend its troops' humanitarian mission there."
World,"In interview with Financial Times, PA chief says, With Sharon its much harder. Claims contacts with Sharon still held through his son MK Omri Sharon."
World,"Yaser Esam Hamdi's father criticized the U.S. government for holding his son as an ""enemy combatant"" but praised the Supreme Court decision that led to Hamdi's release Monday."
World,"A federal jury on Tuesday convicted a former businessman of lying about his ties to a terrorist leader, marking the second time Soliman S. Biheiri has been found guilty in a sprawling probe into whether Islamic charities in Northern Virginia were financing terrorist organizations."
Sports,com. As manager Terry Francona put it before this American League Championship Series began:  quot;These guys just like to play ball.
Sports,"Just as US national soccer team coach Bruce Arena had predicted many months ago, the semifinal round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup has been riddled with treacherous road trips and perplexing "
Sci/Tech,"MORE THAN five days of repairs have failed to fix a so called glitch in the computer systems of Paypal, the so called online payment outfit."
Sports,Socceroo Harry Kewell has played down any injury concerns that arose from Tuesday night #39;s Confederations Cup play-off victory over the Solomon Islands and declared himself fit to take his place in the Liverpool line-up this weekend.
World,"Nine people were found dead in two rented cars yesterday, with the windows sealed from the inside and charcoal burners at their feet, in what Japanese police are calling modern Japan #39;s largest suicide pact."
World,Mr Straw made the admission that MI6 (British intelligence) had finally abandoned its dramatic claim when he told British MPs that the Blair government still supported the 
World,"A European Parliament committee has narrowly voted to oppose Italian Rocco Buttiglione as the EU #39;s next justice commissioner, officials say."
World," Nigerian unions threatened to extend their nationwide general strike, which entered its third day on Wednesday, increasing concerns about production in Africa #39;s biggest oil exporting nation."
Business,Russia oil company YUKOS assets may be sold partially by the Russian Justice Ministry in order to cover its outstanding tax bill. The selling-off will probably touch YUKOS main oil subsidiary Yuganskneftegaz.
Business,The Mets loved the idea of the Yankees #39; YES Network so much that they will start their own regional sports channel in 2006. The Mets announced yesterday that their partners will be Time 
Business,  UK food supplier Big Food Group (UK:BFP) posted a 3.3 percent drop in same store sales for the 13 weeks ending Oct. 1.  quot;Trading has remained tough in the food sector in recent months for 
Business, Two of Alaska #39;s three major oil companies have offered cautious optimism about the potential for a North Slope natural gas pipeline under incentive packages approved Monday by Congress.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Tuesday issued 10 security advisories -even of them critical  -ing consumers and businesses to patch 21 new flaws in Windows software products.
Sports,"Indianapolis, Oct. 12 - The pool where swimmers set four world records, where America #39;s most honored Olympic swimmer Jenny Thompson said goodbye, is all gone."
Sports,"CINCINNATI, United States : Former all-star Barry Larkin, who has the longest tenure of any current player with one team, was cut loose by the Cincinnati Reds."
Sports,The local newspapers had already spent several days building it up as The Return of the Legend - Yao Ming #39;s homecoming to China with the Rockets.
Sports,"LOS ANGELES  The  quot;unavoidable quot; conflict between coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant led Jackson to ask the Los Angeles Lakers to trade Bryant in January and hampered the team #39;s shot at the 2004 championship, Jackson wrote in a soon-to-be-released diary "
Sports,The coaches of high-performance athletes will benefit the most from the federal government #39;s announcement yesterday of how it will divide up \$19.
Sci/Tech,\A computer program can predict a woman's risk of breast or ovarian cancer with unprecedented accuracy.
Business,"Time Warner Cable and Comcast Corporation announced on Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with Sterling Entertainment Enterprises, LLC (SEE) to form a New "
Business,"Big Food Group Plc, the UK owner of the Iceland grocery chain, said second-quarter sales at stores open at least a year dropped 3.3 percent, the second consecutive decline, after competitors cut prices."
Business,"Philippine shares ended marginally higher Wednesday on a technical recovery, successfully shrugging off a sluggish performance at the start of the session caused by a sell-off in Metro Pacific shares, traders said."
Sci/Tech,"  IBM (Quote, Chart) took the covers off its latest storage strategy Tuesday with an imposing DS8000 enterprise class storage server along with the much smaller, ultra dense DS6000."
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this year, membership was opened to organizations interested in promoting the Blu-ray Disc (BD) format. The growth in membership follows the recent announcement by Sony that PlayStation 3 will support "
Sci/Tech,"As a new crew prepares to lift off Wednesday for the international space station, NASA officials say they are less worried than they were two weeks ago about problems with its oxygen generator "
Sci/Tech,The Governments chief scientist was today drawing attention to the problem of global warming. Professor Sir David King will address the issue in the Greenpeace business lecture tonight.
Sci/Tech,  The Supreme Court was asked Friday to hold two Internet file sharing services responsible for their customers #39; online swapping of copyrighted songs and movies.
Sci/Tech,"Dell debuted the latest additions to its Axim PDA line-up: three new models based on Intel #39;s newest processor and mobile graphics technology, and ready to accept tracks downloaded from Windows Media-based online music stores."
Sports, The Fiesta Bowl gladly invited BCS buster Utah on Sunday and had no choice but to accept Big East champion Pittsburgh as the unbeaten Utes' opponent.
Business," Weaker oil and metals prices hurt  shares in Asian resource companies Wednesday, offsetting gains  in some technology issues following upbeat earnings reports  from bellwethers Intel Corp. and Yahoo Inc."
Sci/Tech,"PC and home theater make sleek package, while new portable music devices abound."
Sci/Tech,Lava has appeared around the crater the first time since Mount St. Helens awoke three weeks ago with bursts of ash and steam.
World, Bolivians voted Sunday in municipal elections that polls predicted would see indigenous and peasant organizations gaining ground on the traditional political parties that have long dominated the nation.
Sci/Tech," The world faces a surge in extreme weather events because of global warming and governments must act immediately to avert disaster, Britain's chief scientist said on Tuesday."
World," Germany said Wednesday it could not rule out sending troops to Iraq, dropping its firm refusal to consider any deployment to the country whose invasion last year it staunchly opposed."
World," An Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile near a house during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip Wednesday, killing a Hamas militant, medics said."
World," The European Union's head office decided Wednesday to take Germany to court to try to force changes in a German law protecting Volkswagen AG from hostile takeovers, according to an EU source."
World," Nigerian unions threatened to extend their nationwide general strike, which entered its third day on Wednesday, increasing concerns about production in Africa's biggest oil exporting nation."
Sci/Tech,"Surgeons carry out the first full face reconstruction, including the nose, using a single flap of skin."
World," In a series of dramatic steps capped Sunday by a high profile prisoner swap, Israel and Egypt are moving rapidly to improve relations, seizing the opportunity for a Middle East peace deal presented by Yasser Arafat's death."
Business,The European Commission takes the German government to court for maintaining a law which protects car giant VW from takeover.
World,"Ivory Coast's political rivals are to meet to try to save the disarmament process, which is supposed to start on Friday."
World,"The Nursing and Midwifery Council is investigating the activities of seven women who claim they confirmed ""miracle babies""."
World, A roadside bomb attack killed three American soldiers in a convoy on the day of a country wide offensive by U.S. troops and Iraqi soldiers against Sunni insurgents and suspected extremists...
Sports,"David Collier has been named as the England and Wales Cricket Board #39;s (ECB) chief executive, replacing Tim Lamb. Lamb, who had been in the job since the ECB #39;s inception in 1997, resigned in May but stepped down last month."
Business,Congress gave final approval Monday to legislation that could save Washington residents roughly \$500 annually on their federal tax returns by making state sales taxes deductible again after 18 years.
Sci/Tech,"Software giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced 10 security advisories, seven of them critical, urging consumers to patch 21 new flaws in its software products."
Sci/Tech,IBM has launched its new data storage systems which it says are aimed at  quot;aggressively competing quot; with rival storage management provider EMC #39;s products.
Sci/Tech,"Is Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fine-tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more storage and a color screen to display photos?"
Sports,"The British grand prix is on Bernie Ecclestone #39;s draft 2005 calendar, which will be published after a World Council meeting in France."
Sports,"The Cincinnati Reds informed their captain they aren #39;t interested in keeping him around for another season. Instead, the Reds will replace the 40-year-old shortstop with two unproven youngsters."
World,"A Palestinian security chief related to Yasser Arafat escaped a suspected assassination attempt late on Tuesday when a car bomb blew up outside his headquarters in Gaza City, witnesses said."
World,The Conservatives are demanding Tony Blair apologises for the way he presented the intelligence about Iraq #39;s weapons of mass destruction.
Sci/Tech," Perched on the top of one of Mexico's highest mountains is a gigantic, half built telescope that scientists hope will reveal more secrets of the universe's early years than any before it."
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid #39;s powerful offense was held in check during a scoreless draw with Villarreal Sunday."
Business,"Intel Corp., the worlds largest semiconductor producer, said yesterday its third-quarter profit rose at the slowest pace in five quarters on record stockpile of computer chips, growing competition and slow sales of PCs."
Sci/Tech," US software behemoth Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new technological assault that will bring music, movies and television into consumers #39; living rooms via their home computers."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released 10 software security patches for its products, including seven it deemed critical and that could allow remote attackers to take control of systems running the company #39;s software."
Sci/Tech,"The service allows users to search for specific items to find the best deal and, unlike some similar British sites, it #39;s free to users and retailers."
Sports,"Ecclestone is understood to have entered Silverstone #39;s name on the provisional list of venues for the 2005 season, which would leave no room for Brand Synergy, the mystery consortium that has Mansell on its board."
Sports,Socceroos coach Frank Farina says the national team is possibly the strongest Australia has produced. Farina #39;s comments follow Australia #39;s qualification for next year #39;s Confederation #39;s Cup after a convincing 
Sports,Micky Adams has been rightly regarded as one of the brightest young managers in English football over the last number of years. His glowing coaching reputation has been bore out of a playing career which was 
Sports,"Jerry Rice said he believes he could be traded by the Oakland Raiders before Tuesday #39;s deadline. Rice, who turns 42 today, told Sacramento, Calif."
Sports,"Venus Williams, the former world No1, returned to competitive tennis with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 win over Russian qualifier Alina Jidkova in the first round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow."
Sports,The split between the Reds and Barry Larkin left the club with two very big holes to fill. The obvious one is at shortstop. The less obvious one is in the clubhouse - where he was the undisputed 
World,TOKYO : Iraq pleaded with the international community to play a bigger part in rebuilding the war-shattered nation at a donors conference to assess how to spend billions of dollars in aid.
World,"POIANA BRASOV, Romania : The United States pressed its NATO allies to begin military planning for possibly taking over command of operations in Afghanistan from US forces as early as next year."
Business,Microsoft began the latest phase of its big push for consumers #39; digital lives by unveiling Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005 (MCE) and a host of products designed to work alongside it.
Business,"McDonald #39;s (MCD) third-quarter earnings rose a higher-than-expected 42 on a preliminary basis, the world #39;s largest restaurant chain said Wednesday, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower tax rate."
Business,"Pharmaceutical company AtheroGenics Inc. said Wednesday that a mid-stage trial to evaluate its AGIX-4207 treatment for rheumatoid arthritis failed to meet the study #39;s endpoint, showing no significant improvement compared with placebo."
Business,Host Marriott Corp. on Wednesday said its third-quarter results improved as occupancy and room rates increased to drive revenue. The lodging real estate investment trust reported quarterly funds from operations 
Business,"NEWS International, the UK newspaper unit of News Corp, is to cut its 1000-person production staff by two-thirds and move its London printing facilities from Wapping to Enfield, in north London."
Business,"New applications for US home loans dropped more than 9 percent last week even as average 30-year mortgage rates also eased from the previous week, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business,An unlikely feud is seeing the film empire that built its name on cartoons for children -- the giant Disney corporation -- at odds with Britain #39;s most famous hospital for sick children.
Sci/Tech,"The new patches apply to a variety of products, including some versions of Microsoft #39;s Windows operating system and server software, its Internet Explorer Web browser and Excel spreadsheet program."
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 13 October 2004 - While a great deal of the data residing within organisations today is not accessed regularly, the ECT Act as well as basic business strategy maintains that this seldom accessed data is business-critical."
Sci/Tech,"Most members of the online payment service Paypal should be able to log on to the Web site after five days of intermittent service outages and furious repair efforts, the company said."
Sci/Tech,The next three humans bound for the International Space Station (ISS) are spending their final hours on Earth before launching into space tonight atop a Soyuz rocket.
Sci/Tech,"The MP3 player market, where the iPod Mini once stood alone, will soon have several new entries. IDC predicted last month that the segment will grow from 12."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc. will conduct an m-commerce field trial of mobile phones enabled with MasterCard PayPass and Near Field Communications (NFC) technology, the company announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Search giant Google has launched a beta of the UK version of its shopping search technology, Froogle. The site looks like its Google parent in design with the addition of links to recent popular product searches on the home page."
Sci/Tech,"In what could prove to be one of the great second acts in Internet history, erstwhile king of spam Sanford Wallace takes center stage this week as exhibit A in a federal crackdown on invasive online advertising software."
Sci/Tech,"The documents in question were brought to court during Intel #39;s legal battle with Intergraph. AMD believes they show its arch-rival to be guilty of anti-competitive behaviour, which is why it wanted the EC to take a look."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Virtual PC software has been lauded by critics as a convenient way for Mac users to run Windows applications on their Macs, but what if you need to do the opposite?"
Sci/Tech,"IBM is fleshing out its On Demand computing strategy with the release later this year of Websphere 6.0, the next incarnation of its flagship application server software."
Sci/Tech,By byron kho. A consortium of movie and record companies joined forces on Friday to request that the US Supreme Court take another look at peer-to-peer file-sharing programs.
Sports,"OFFENSE: Expect the Cardinals, so powerful and varied in skill, to average five-plus runs. But this is no mismatch. Houston #39;s attack is hotter and healthier."
Sports,"SYDNEY: Hockey Australia (HA) defended their decision to withdraw the Olympic champions out of the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan in December, saying security concerns had left it no choice."
Sports,It will be tough for our selectors to make any changes to the team after our first Test triumph. The interesting speculation going into the second Test here in Madras is whether India will 
Sports,"The disgruntled receiver, who turns 42 today, expects to be dealt before the Oct. 19 trade deadline. By Gregg Bell -- Bee Staff Writer."
Sci/Tech," In August, Joshua Rosen, a San Francisco entrepreneur and art director, went live with a Web site that makes it very simple for people to register to vote."
Sports,"The NHL fined Steve Belkin, one of the Thrashers owners, \$250,000 on Tuesday for saying the league could use replacement players next season, the Associated Press reported."
Sports,"Terry Labonte announced his plan for retirement during a special media breakfast at Hendrick Motorsports on Tuesday. Hosted by Fox #39;s Mike Joy, featured guest speakers included NASCAR #39;s Mike Helton, Team Owner "
World,"Washington has said it will join Baghdad in a full investigation into missing machinery from Iraq #39;s nuclear facilities, and Iraq #39;s science minister has invited UN inspectors to the country."
World,"At a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Romania on Wednesday, Germany objected to Washington #39;s proposal for NATO forces to take over the US military mission in Afghanistan as part of next year #39;s reorganization efforts."
World,"Tokyo, Oct. 13 (NNN): Iraq #39;s deputy leader, Barham Saleh, on Wednesday urged donors to release the aid money they have pledged, saying it is the key to destroying terrorism in his troubled country."
World,"ISTANBUL, Oct 13 (AFP) - A leading Turkish Islamic militant known as the  #39;Caliph of Cologne #39; was formally charged by a criminal court in Istanbul on Wednesday and sent to jail pending trial a day after he was deported from Germany."
World,"No. 7 oil exporter turns to court to stop 3-day-old general strike that threatens crude shipments. ABUJA, Nigeria (Reuters) - The Nigerian government sought a court injunction Wednesday to stop a three-day "
World,"A 10-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl,who was critically wounded by Israeli soldiers gunfire, died of her wounds Wednesday at the hospital in southern Gaza town of Khan Younis, medics said."
World,"A survey produced by condom maker Durex - who else? - shows that we spend 22.5 minutes in foreplay, 36 seconds ahead of the German runners-up and more than three minutes more than the so-called sexy French."
Sci/Tech," KDDI, Japan's second largest telecoms group, on Wednesday announced that its mobile arm, au, would launch the world's first service offering music downloads directly onto mobile phones."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft on Tuesday issued 10 security advisories   seven of them critical   urging consumers and businesses to patch 21 new flaws in Windows software products.
Sci/Tech," All three men heading to the international space station in a Russian built Soyuz spacecraft this Thursday will be riding the tiny craft for the first time, breaking with 35 years of tradition."
Sci/Tech," After weeks of earthquakes and steam eruptions, Mount St. Helens has a new lava dome that could even eclipse the volcano's old one."
Sci/Tech," Harvard University scientists have asked the university's ethical review board for permission to produce cloned human embryos for disease research, potentially becoming the first researchers in the nation to wade into a divisive area of study that has become a presidential campaign issue."
Sci/Tech," Temperatures in the crater of Mount St. Helens have risen above 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit in recent days as lava nears the surface but there is no danger of an imminent eruption, government geologists said on Tuesday."
Sports, Raiders receiver Ronald Curry likely has a torn left Achilles' tendon that could sideline him for the remainder of the season.
Sports,New Zealand Hockey boss Ramesh Patel is sticking to his guns over the national men #39;s team #39;s participation in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan despite Australia waving the white flag yesterday because of security concerns.
Sports,India will have to do without Sachin Tendulkar for the second Test against Australia in Madras after team physiotherapist Andrew Leipus refused to rush the batting star back into action.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has issued ten new software security patches, seven of which are deemed so  #39;critical #39; that it is advising firms to download them immediately."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Electronics unveiled on Tuesday a digital audio player with a 5GB hard disk, in a bid to penetrate the market dominated by Apple Computer #39;s iPod."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola is to conduct a trial of mobile phones incorporating MasterCard #39;s PayPass, a contactless payment technology. The handsets will allow customers to make payments by holding the device next to a reader "
Sci/Tech,"With Congress considering new legislation to increase penalties against spyware companies that install programs on people #39;s computers without their knowledge, the Federal Trade Commission last week filed a complaint against Sanford Wallace, the New "
Sci/Tech,The European Union #39;s head office Wednesday expanded its probe into whether EU governments are illegally requiring that the computers they buy must contain microprocessors made by Intel Corp.
Sci/Tech,"com October 13, 2004, 5:30 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Business,"  Harley Davidson Inc. #39;s third quarter profit surged 20 percent, revved up by higher gross margin and brisk sales of its brand name motorcycles and accessories."
Business,"Stock falls on news treatment failed a mid-stage trial, company will cease developing drug. NEW YORK (Reuters) - AtheroGenics Inc."
Business,"Qualcomm, the San Diego cell phone technology developer, said yesterday it has acquired a British software company for \$36 million in cash."
Business,Sempra Energy LNG announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement that will provide supplies of liquefied natural gas from Indonesia to an energy project it plans to develop with Shell Oil Co.
Sports,Formula One fans will wait with bated breath today to see if the British Grand Prix is included on the proposed 2005 calendar. Sources close to the negotiations believe Silverstone will get the all-clear from Bernie Ecclestone after all.
Sports,"Sachin Tendulkar, whose absence from the last few tournaments has been sorely felt by the Indian team, is likely to be fit for the third cricket Test against Australia beginning in Nagpur on October 26."
Sports,"Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe, undaunted by her disastrous showing at the Athens Olympics, hopes to run in Beijing in four years and possibly even at the 2012 Games."
Sports,Hope the  quot;College Gameday #39; #39; crew -- which will be broadcasting from Purdue #39;s campus for the first time -- can come up with a title that does justice to the marquee matchup Saturday between the No.
World,Investigators have unearthed a mass grave in northern Iraq containing hundreds of bodies of women and children believed killed in the 1980s.
World,"LONDON, Oct 13 (AFP) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday rejected charges from the Conservative opposition that he  quot;misrepresented quot; intelligence used to make the case for invading Iraq."
Sci/Tech,Security firms are warning about a virus that tries to cash in on interest in David Beckham.
Sci/Tech,Ebay says its Paypal system is slowly getting back to normal after breaking down six days ago.
Sci/Tech,"With political fund raising, campaign advertising and organizing taking place in full swing over the Internet, it may just be a matter of time before the Federal Election Commission joins the action."
Sci/Tech,"Most members of the online payment service Paypal should be able to log on to the Web site after five days of intermittent service outages and furious repair efforts, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"Internet whiz kids Marc Andreessen, Josh Kopelman and Joe Kraus share something in common besides reaping huge jackpots during the dot-com boom."
Sci/Tech,The top sales executive running one of MCI Inc.'s largest divisions resigned yesterday as the company struggles with rapidly eroding sales.
Sci/Tech,"Sherry Neal checked the refrigerated shelves of her 7-Eleven store, touched the screen of a small handheld computer and got an instant four-week sales history on turkey sandwiches."
Business," Hotel owner Host Marriott Corp.  on Wednesday said its third quarter loss narrowed as revenue per room rose, driven by an increase in room rates."
World," U.N. inspectors, barred from most of Iraq since last year's invasion, are ready to return to probe the disappearance of equipment that could be used in atomic weapons, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Wednesday."
Business," Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson Inc.  roared to record quarterly earnings on Wednesday, boosted by more efficient operations and demand for its new models."
Business," Accenture Ltd. , a leading global consulting firm, on Wednesday posted higher than expected quarterly earnings on a rebound in consulting business, but projected profit for the current quarter to miss Wall Street forecasts."
Business," China's finance minister said economic growth of 9 percent this year would be acceptable, state television reported Wednesday, in the first acknowledgment by a senior official that growth might exceed the government's target of 7 percent."
Sci/Tech,"The meat from wild animals killed illegally is being sold in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, a report has said."
Sci/Tech,The UK government's top scientist says atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are now becoming dangerous.
Business," U.S. stocks looked to open higher on  Wednesday, as McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> said  third quarter  earnings rose sharply, while quarterly reports from Intel Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> and Yahoo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=YHOO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">YHOO.O</A> pleased Wall Street and lifted  technology shares."
Business," Hotel owner Host Marriott Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HMT.N</A> on Wednesday said its third quarter loss narrowed as  revenue per room rose, driven by an increase in room rates."
Business," Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HDI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HDI.N</A> roared to record quarterly earnings on Wednesday,  boosted by more efficient operations and demand for its new  models."
Business," Accenture Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACN.N</A>, a leading  global consulting firm, on Wednesday posted  higher than expected quarterly earnings on a rebound in  consulting business, but projected profit for the current  quarter to miss Wall Street forecasts."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday night, Oct. 27th, North Americans can see a total eclipse of the moon."
Business," The New York Times Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NYT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NYT.N</A> on  Wednesday reported lower quarterly net profit, weighed down by  an inconsistent ad sales environment."
Business, Oil prices fell from record peaks for a  second session on Wednesday as traders took profits from a  searing rally on signs that high prices are finally starting to  dampen demand.
Business," HCA Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HCA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HCA.N</A>, the largest U.S.  hospital operator, said on Wednesday it expects its  third quarter earnings to be hurt by the hurricanes that hit  the U.S. Southeast earlier this year."
World," Iraqi kidnappers have freed two Lebanese  men who were taken hostage west of Baghdad last month, their  company's lawyer said on Wednesday."
World, The Nigerian government sought a court  injunction on Wednesday to stop a three day old general strike  which has raised fears about oil supplies from the world's  seventh largest exporter.
World," A suspected Irish Republican Army  fugitive wanted in connection with a 1996 bomb attack on a  British base in Northern Ireland has been arrested on a Spanish  island after seven years on the run, police said on Wednesday."
Business,"Iraq's deputy PM asks nations meeting in Tokyo to fulfil pledges of aid, saying it is key to ""beating terrorism""."
Sci/Tech,"  Just when astronomers thought they might have dug up the last of our galaxy's ""fossils,"" they've discovered a new one in the galactic equivalent of our own backyard.     Called globular clusters, these ancient bundles of stars date back to the birth of our Milky Way galaxy, 13 or so billion years ago..."
World,An IRA suspect wanted in connection with a NI bomb attack on soldiers in 1996 is arrested by Spanish police.
World,"Israeli forces thrust into a town in north Gaza and kill a Hamas militant, as a Palestinian schoolgirl dies of her wounds."
World,Fifa president Sepp Blatter meets the FA to discuss David Beckham's deliberate booking.
Sports,"Benjamin Raich of Austria held off teammate Rainer Schoenfelder and Giorgio Rocca of Italy on Sunday to win the first slalom of the World Cup season, while overall leader Bode Miller skied out for a second straight race."
World,"Suspected militants kill two people in southern Thailand, ahead of a Thailand-Malaysia annual meeting."
World,"Millions of children live in poverty in Eastern Europe and Central Asia despite economic growth there, a UN report says."
World,"A leading militant was among three people killed by Saudi security forces on Tuesday, officials say."
World,A Palestinian schoolgirl has died after being struck when Israeli troops fired at her school in Gaza on Tuesday.
World,Scientists believe measuring your waist could be a better indicator of future health than weighing yourself.
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Health experts are trying to move the nation's battle of the bulge to an important new front: the schools.    Schools need to be more active in teaching heart-healthy behavior and they should offer more physical education and healthful meals, a new American Heart Association statement urges..."
Business,"When Aloft Group Inc. chief executive Matt Bowen first saw the Strand Movie Palace, the balcony stairs that Saturday matinee crowds once used were crumbling. Rain was dripping into the projector room, and the upper half of a proscenium arch, a mural probably created as a Works Progress Administration project in the early '30s, was layered in dirt."
Sci/Tech,"After weeks of earthquakes and steam eruptions, Mount St. Helens has a new lava dome that could even eclipse the volcano's old one. The quakes subsided as the new lava emerged Monday and cooled in the open air."
Sci/Tech,"By LINDSEY TANNER    CHICAGO (AP) -- Patients who undergo obesity surgery get far more than cosmetic benefits - many also shed fat-related ailments including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, researchers say.    Their report - an analysis of 136 studies - suggests that in some cases, the drastic operations may alter the patient's body chemistry itself and relieve conditions that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure..."
World," Separate roadside bomb attacks killed four American soldiers in Baghdad, as American troops and Iraqi soldiers stepped up pressure on Sunni insurgents before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan this week.    Last year, insurgents sharply increased their attacks against U.S..."
World," Fox Broadcasting Co. disagrees with a finding by federal regulators that an episode of ""Married by America"" was indecent, but isn't saying whether it will appeal a nearly  $1.2 million fine..."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair denied Wednesday that he misrepresented intelligence about Iraqi weapons before the war, rejecting growing demands in Parliament that he apologize.   ""I cannot bring myself to say that I misrepresented the evidence, since I do not accept that I did,"" Blair said in the House of Commons..."
World, U.S. stocks are called slightly higher at the open as investors use a letup in oil prices and some upbeat corporate news to add to positions...
Sci/Tech,"Looking to outdo rival Microsoft, IBM plans to ship a new bundle of development tools that can simplify how software gets built."
World,"Four U.S. soldiers were killed late Tuesday and early Wednesday by separate roadside bombs detonated near their convoys, the military announced."
Sci/Tech,"This week's earnings report is expected to shed light on the impact of iTunes for Windows, which launched one year ago."
Sci/Tech,"The software giant is selling Media Center, its new version of Windows, to PC makers at a new, lower price, CNET News.com has learned."
Business," Intel, the world #39;s largest manufacturer of semiconductors used in personal computers and servers, reported third quarter sales and earnings that were roughly in line with Wall Street #39;s diminished expectations."
Sci/Tech,The UK specific version of Froogle features prices in UK Pounds and AdWords ads from British merchants. The company said it hoped the launch would offer a better online shopping experience both today and during the upcoming holidays.
Sports,Mitch Kupchak and Jerry Buss issued a four-point statement through the Lakers #39; staff. Rudy Tomjanovich offered words of praise outside the locker room.
Sports,"While the Oakland Raiders might be willing to deal the soon-to-be Hall of Fame receiver before the Oct. 19 trade deadline, the Detroit Lions aren #39;t interested."
Sports,"With less than 24 hours to go for the second cricket Test match between India and Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, cricket fever has gripped the city, literally."
Sports,YURI KADOBNOVAFP VIA GETTY IMAGESVenus Williams returns against Russia #39;s Alina Jidkova during their match at the WTA Kremlin Cup in Moscow.
Sports,The 19-year-old Las Vegas native was announced Tuesday as the driver to replace two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Terry Labonte behind the wheel of the No.
World,The election for president in Afghanistan may have brought us one small step closer to worldwide democracy. At least the people there left no doubt that they wanted to vote.
World,"A delegation of Pakistani tribal elders has met with the leader of al-Qaida-linked militants holding two Chinese engineers hostage, but failed to secure their release."
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge last week denied a request by Advanced Micro Devices to order Intel to turn over company documents to the European Commission, according to a report from the Associated Press."
Sci/Tech,SAP plans to expand its focus on business intelligence (BI) software over the next year.
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Inc. on Wednesday will release a test version of a social networking Web site that, unlike many competing ones, is more focused on letting users communicate with people they already know than on letting users get to know strangers."
Sci/Tech,"The European Commission has asked four European Union countries to justify why they favor Intel Corp. processors in computers for public authorities, it announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,German business software vendor SAP AG is rolling out a new version of its SAP Business One software with several functions designed for small and medium-size manufacturers.
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc. is the latest company to move towards adding a payment function based on Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to its line of cell phones, the company announced Tuesday.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Business,"SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2004 - Intel Corporation today announced third-quarter revenue of \$8.5 billion, up 5 percent sequentially and up 8 percent year-over-year."
Business,Wages rose faster than expected in the June-August period but analysts say the increases are still not high enough to cause inflation worries at the Bank of England.
Business,NEWS International is to move printing operations from Wapping to Liverpool and Glasgow as part of plans to invest more than 600 million in new plants.
Sci/Tech,"Sales of UDO (Ultra Density Optical) discs and drives are going well and the format is replacing MO (Magneto Optical) technology faster than expected, the president of technology developer Plasmon Inc. said in a recent interview."
World,Around 50 Thai Air Force planes have swamped the largely Muslim south of Thailand with millions of paper birds as a symbol of peace for the restive region where nearly 500 people have been killed since January.
Sci/Tech," Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip maker, has teamed up with Freescale Semiconductor Inc. to jointly develop SOI (silicon on insulator) technology for chips made using a 65 nanometer (nm) process, the companies said in a statement Tuesday."
Business,after briefly surpassing \$54 a barrel for the first time -n speculation that demand doesnt justify further price increases. Also 
Business,"McDonalds Corp. third-quarter earnings rose a higher-than-expected 42 percent on a preliminary basis, the worlds largest restaurant chain said on Wednesday, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower tax rate."
Business,"Hotel owner Host Marriott Corp. (HMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its third-quarter loss narrowed as revenue per room rose, driven by an increase in room rates."
Business,"Cell phone chip maker Qualcomm said on Tuesday it has purchased United Kingdom-based wireless developer Trigenix, in part to bolster Qualcomm #39;s stake in the European cell phone market."
Sports,"During last Sunday #39;s Nextel Cup race, amid the ongoing furor over Dale Earnhardt Jr. #39;s salty language, NBC ran a commercial for a show coming on later that night called  quot;Law  amp; Order: Criminal Intent."
Sci/Tech,"By SHARON THEIMER     WASHINGTON (AP) -- With political fund raising, campaign advertising and organizing taking place in full swing over the Internet, it may just be a matter of time before the Federal Election Commission joins the action.    Well, that time may be now..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) unveiled the latest version of its entertainment-focused operating system Tuesday, seeking a broader audience on a wider array of computers and stoked by partnerships offering music, movies and even recorded books."
Sci/Tech,"By MICHAEL LIEDTKE    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Internet whiz kids Marc Andreessen, Josh Kopelman and Joe Kraus share something in common besides reaping huge jackpots during the dot-com boom.    All three belong to LinkedIn, a rapidly growing online networking service whose ability to connect people with common friends and work interests helped persuade the trio to invest in the company before it even started to generate revenue..."
Sci/Tech,"By DAVID KOENIG     ROCKWALL, Texas (AP) -- Sherry Neal checked the refrigerated shelves of her 7-Eleven store, touched the screen of a small handheld computer and got an instant four-week sales history on turkey sandwiches.    With a couple taps on the wireless device, the store manager placed an order for the next day's sandwiches without ever leaving the aisle..."
Sci/Tech,"By MAY WONG    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Most members of the online payment service Paypal should be able to log on to the Web site after five days of intermittent service outages and furious repair efforts, the company said..."
Business, Bank of Montreal and US subsidiary Harris Bank are paying  $197.4 million for Indiana #39;s 19 branch Mercantile Bank as they bolster their successful operations in the US Midwest.
Sports,"David Collier has been confirmed as the new chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board. The 49-year-old replaces Tim Lamb, who stepped down at the end of last month after almost eight years in charge."
Business,Santa Clara - Semiconductor giant Intel on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit jumped 15 percent from a year ago to \$1.9 billion (R12.
Business,"Cell phone chip maker Qualcomm on Tuesday said it has purchased United Kingdom-based wireless developer Trigenix, in part to bolster Qualcomm #39;s stake in the all-important European cell phone market."
World,"HATRA, Iraq, Oct 13 (AFP) - Forensic experts digging for evidence against ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein have carried out their first full exhumation of a mass grave filled with the skeletons of scores of women and children, many shot in the back of "
World,"The European Union, called yesterday on the Israeli government to end its ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip immediately, maintaining that Israel has the right to defend itself."
World,"Daiei Inc., Japan #39;s third-largest retailer, must cut debt without government aid after a deadline set by a state bailout agency passed, agency officials said."
Business,WASHINGTON: Oil prices retreated slightly yesterday after surpassing \$54 a barrel amid nagging concerns in the market that the global supply buffer is too thin to handle a significant output disruption.
Business,"Harley-Davidson Inc. #39;s third-quarter profit surged 20 percent, revved up by higher gross margin and brisk sales of its brand-name motorcycles and accessories."
Business,"ALES are still falling at Marks  amp; Spencer, the company revealed today, sparking fresh fears for the retailers recovery. The group confirmed that half-year profits will be between 285m-295m, in line with "
Business,DreamWorks Animation SKG on Tuesday set its planned initial public offering of stock at 29 million common shares at an estimated price of \$23 to \$25 per share.
Business,"Amkor Technology Inc., a provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, said Wednesday that it started talks with a group of institutional lenders regarding a credit facility for a \$300 million term loan."
Sci/Tech,"Traveling around the state last week, I noticed the fall foliage making its rapid transition to winter. In fact, Birmingham experienced its first freeze of the season - three weeks later than the normal date of Nov."
Business," Amid signs of a softening economy and a strengthening dollar, the Bank of Canada is expected to sit on the sidelines this week and wait to see what happens next."
Sci/Tech,A Hawaiian company claims to have developed a \$50 software emulator that allows a Windows PC to run Mac OS X. A legal expert says it's likely Apple will have some objections. By Leander Kahney.
Business,"The US economy will expand by 4 percent this year, sustaining the recovery begun in 2002, a senior US Treasury official said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"A road trip detour to the Mall of America offers a look at some remarkable feats of modern engineering. Marvels range from genetically modified glowing fish to roller coasters that no sane human should ride after lunch. Michelle Delio reports from Bloomington, Minnesota."
Sci/Tech,"Someone could make the argument that watchdogs have better things to do. But click fraud -- endlessly clicking on ads to generate cash or hurt a competitor -- is a serious threat to the web business, and no one's doing much about it. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"Polls run by news sites to gauge public opinion of politicians are turning into partisan tools for political spin doctors. People voting, often repeatedly, in response to e-mails from their favored candidates can skew the results. By Louise Witt."
Sci/Tech,The winner of this year's competition in the classic computerized strategy game shows that a tactic based on cooperating with team members can succeed over one that relies on echoing rivals' moves. By Wendy M. Grossman.
Sci/Tech,The school's tool for fighting piracy on campus automatically isolates students fingered by the entertainment industry for allegedly sharing copyright files. It's another example of a university cracking down on illegal file trading. By Katie Dean.
Sci/Tech,"Political wonks no longer need to hunch over their PCs to track the political leanings of different regions. A new service sends that data to cell phones and PDAs, so people can find out instantly if they're in a Democratic or Republican stronghold. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,Stop reading all that 'clickwrap' fine print! A browser bot will accept or reject agreements on your terms. By Mark D. Rasch from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court declines to hear the music industry's appeal of a case that forbade it from trying to force phone and internet companies from turning over the names of people suspected of copyright infringement over peer-to-peer networks. Michael Grebb reports from Washington, D.C."
Sports,The Atlanta Falcons were denied securing the NFC South title on Sunday when they were beaten 27-0 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons needed a win to clinch the division but quarterback Michael Vick had a day to forget.
Sci/Tech,"Christopher Reeve's death Sunday deprives stem-cell research advocates of one of their most effective champions. But the wheels he help put in motion will continue turning, they promise."
Sci/Tech," LOS ANGELES   In what may be remembered as one of the oddest couples to grace the stage of the Shrine Auditorium, hip hop diva Queen Latifah joined Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday to introduce the software giant's new entertainment focused operating system."
Sci/Tech," DENVER, Colo.    The next spacecraft destined for nbsp;Mars is rapidly coming together nbsp;here on Earth    an interplanetary probe that carries the most powerful instruments ever sent to the red planet."
World," Two Lebanese hostages have been released after more than three weeks in captivity in Iraq, a Lebanese Foreign Ministry official said Wednesday."
Business,"OAK BROOK, Ill. -- McDonald #39;s Corp. said Wednesday it expects to earn 61 cents per share in the third quarter, helped by a lower tax rate and increased sales worldwide."
Business,"Bank of Montreal, Canada #39;s fifth- biggest bank, agreed to buy Mercantile Bancorp Inc., which has branches in northwestern Indiana, for \$156."
Business,"The New York Times Co. (NYT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reported lower quarterly net profit, weighed down by an inconsistent ad sales environment."
Business,"Florida will produce the smallest grapefruit crop in almost 70 years after three hurricanes hit the state #39;s citrus producing counties, blowing over trees, ripping fruit from limbs and flooding groves."
Sports," Betty Lennox had another huge night, scoring 23 points to lead the Seattle Storm to their first WNBA title with a 74 60 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night."
Sports, Tim Lewis has taken the New York Giants' traditional 4 3 defense and added a twist of the old Pittsburgh Steelers' 3 4 to it.
Sci/Tech," Qualcomm Inc. has bought Trigenix, a British startup specializing in software that lets mobile network operators adjust the menus on handsets, for  $36 million in cash."
Sports, #39;Remove Miller from the scorecard and he still lives. That can be said of few cricketers. quot;. That quote from Keith Miller #39;s biographer Mihir Bose helps explain why the death Monday of a cricketer who played 
Sports,India have recalled one-day specialist Mohammad Kaif in a bid to beef up their batting order for the second test against Australia starting on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"Confirming Macworld UK #39;s report earlier this week, EMC has acquired Retrospect backup software publisher, Dantz Development Corp."
Sports," China's national team basketball star Liu Wei, aiming to become Asia's first guard to make it in the NBA, is getting high accolades from the coaches of the Sacramento Kings with whom he is trying out."
World, Iraq urged the international community on Wednesday to play an active role in rebuilding the war shattered nation at a donors conference in Tokyo as a Baghdad bombing killed three US soldiers in the latest wave of violence.
World,"The salvage vessel Anglian Prince began towing HMCS Chicoutimi, which has more than 50 Canadian sailors on board, after waiting for improved weather."
Sports, FIFA's president criticized England captain David Beckham for deliberately getting himself suspended for a World Cup qualifier and urged the English Football Association to take action.
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair was inactive for Sunday #39;s game against Indianapolis because of a chest injury."
Business," Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HDI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HDI.N</A> reported record quarterly earnings on Wednesday as more  efficient operations and the weak dollar boosted its margins."
Business," Edison International <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EIX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EIX.N</A> on  Wednesday raised its earnings forecast for 2004, citing  improved performance at its utility unit Southern California  Edison."
World," Tony Blair's ministers have said it, his  political opponents are baying for it but the British prime  minister refuses to utter it."
Sci/Tech,"Generating Income with Blogs - Blogging for Dollars\\Blogging for dollars might sound like the latest game show or some new drinking game, but it's the latest craze to hit the Internet. Bloggers began blogging for a number of reasons, but as the blog movement has increased in popularity, they have ..."
Business,  Shares of Intel rallied in pre open trading Wednesday amid relief that the company did a better than expected job moving part of its excess inventory and that the weakness it sees in the fourth quarter isn #39;t as bad as some feared 
Business,"BMO plans to buy Mercantile Bankcorp and a related operation for a total of \$197,4 million. Under the deal, BMO will obtain Mercantile #39;s 19 branches in Northwest Indiana."
Business,"MARKS  amp; Spencer yesterday recorded its fourth quarter of falling sales in a row, just a day before potential suitor Philip Green is expected to report an increase in full-year earnings at rival BhS."
Business," New applications for US home loans dropped more than 9 percent last week even as average 30 year mortgage rates also eased from the previous week, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Group Ltd., owned by billionaire British entrepreneur Richard Branson, said it will begin selling a portable music player to compete with Apple Computer Inc."
Sci/Tech,"A Hawaiian company specializing in streaming video claims to have developed a \$50 software emulator that allows a Windows PC to run Apple Computer #39;s Mac OS X. Maui X-Stream on Tuesday announced CherryOS, a virtual PC that mimics the hardware of a G4 Mac."
Sports,NEW YORKFew had noticed the third-inning ballpark arrival last night of the New York Yankees closer who would ultimately rescue them from a disaster of historical proportions.
Sports,"England soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson reacts to a question during a press conference in Baku, Azerbaijan Tuesday Oct. 12, 2004, following captain David Beckham #39;s comments that he deliberately got suspended "
Sports,"Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has backed Jens Lehmann to fulfil his World Cup dream by claiming the Germany number one shirt, despite off-the-pitch complications threatening to kill off his chances altogether."
Sports,The Houston Astros and their fans patiently waited 42 years before winning their first post-season series on Monday and what do they get for a payoff?
Sci/Tech,"A recent monthly update to its Web site caused no end of trouble for online transaction company PayPal. But after an outage that plagued the site, PayPal appears to be back online."
Sci/Tech,"Next, you could have a Motorola mobile phone with MasterCard PayPass to help you spend money faster.  quot;This is layering on more features to make the cell phone "
Sci/Tech,10/12/2004 -- Jobwerx News -- The consumer electronics industry is firmly behind the Blu-ray Disc high-definition optical-disc format and so is JVC.
World,"Investigators have begun to excavate at the site of a mass grave in northern Iraq which is believed to contain up to 300 bodies. The site at Hatra, south of Mosul, is believed to contain the bodies of Kurdish "
World,A leading Turkish militant known as the Caliph of Cologne has arrived in Istanbul after he was deported from Germany to face trial for allegedly attempting to overthrow Turkeys secular government.
World,"Troubled Japanese supermarket chain Daiei Inc. said Wednesday it will ask for an emergency cash injection from a government-run corporate bailout fund, after the retailer #39;s biggest creditors refused a request for a rescue package."
World,"The chief of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Wednesday demanded that Israel apologise for wrongfully accusing UNRWA of allowing Palestinians to move rockets in its ambulances, The AFP reported."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO Intel, the largest semiconductor maker, has reported that its profit for the third quarter rose 15 percent from a year earlier, though it continued to struggle with an inventory glut that has reduced its profit margins."
Business,"Microsoft is promoting its Windows Media Center Extender devices as the easiest way to get music, photos and video from a Media Center PC to a stereo or TV."
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp., the world #39;s largest restaurant chain, said third-quarter profit rose to about 61 cents a share, beating analysts #39; estimates, on higher sales in the US and a lower tax rate."
Business,"WASHINGTON The Bush administration has agreed to consider a petition from a coalition of textile manufacturers, along with the union representing their workers, asking that the federal government limit imports from China next year, an action that could "
Sci/Tech,IBM wants to topple the world #39;s leader in computer storage technology with a new shoe-box sized disk system developed at IBM Storage Systems Divisions in Tucson.
Sci/Tech,"David Duffield, PeopleSoft founder and acting-CEO, said the firm might have considered the Oracle takeover bid more seriously if terms had been different."
Sci/Tech,"According to sources familiar with testing, America Online Inc. is developing its own desktop search technology that will initially be added to the AOL Browser beta as early as the end of this week."
Sports,"Another game, another postseason classic. It will be news if the Red Sox and Yankees ever play a yawner. Last night certainly does not qualify."
Sports,"Now, anybody has the chance to say he or she had Barry Bonds #39; 700th home run ball, if only for a moment in cyberspace. The ball will go on sale in a nine-day Internet auction starting Monday, said the attorney "
World,"Tony Blair #39;s ministers have said it, his political opponents are baying for it but the prime minister refuses to utter it -- when it comes to the Iraq war,  quot;sorry quot; is the word on everyone else #39;s lips."
Sports, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his seventh league goal of the season as Juventus came from behind to defeat Lazio 2 1 and restore their four point lead at the top of Serie A. Defending champions AC 
World, Insurgents in Iraq have kidnapped more than 150 foreigners in their campaign to drive out coalition forces and hamper reconstruction:
World," India's ruling center left Congress party was heading for victory in elections in the key western state of Maharashtra that the heart of business and Bollywood, television exit polls showed on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stocks opened higher on  Wednesday, as McDonald's Corp. said third quarter earnings rose  sharply and quarterly reports from Intel Corp. and Yahoo Inc.  pleased Wall Street, lifting technology shares."
Business," France, the Netherlands, Finland and  Sweden are violating European Union law by favoring chips made  by Intel over rival AMD when they buy computers, the European  Commission said in formal charges filed on Wednesday."
World," The soldier is willing to fight to the death in Baghdad's mean streets, but when he hears two words    John Kerry    he cringes."
Business,"Nordic countries are leading the way in global economic competitiveness, with Finland topping the World Economic Forum's latest rankings."
Sports," The Austrian women claimed their first victory of the season, finishing one two in the year #39;s opening World Cup super giant slalom race Sunday, while three Canadians finished in the top 20."
Business," It doesn #39;t look like Britannia will again rule the waves anytime soon. In the World Economic Forum #39;s Global Competitiveness Report, the UK #39;s business environment rose four places to 11th this year, ahead of Germany at 13 and France at 27."
Business,Crude oil futures fell sharply Tuesday as traders opted to cash in profits after six straight sessions of strong gains in oil market.
Business,"THE little-noticed drop in the pound on the foreign exchanges is starting to worry Mervyn King. In a speech in the rarefied setting of the Eden Project in Cornwall, the Bank of England governor noted that "
Sports,"The former Yankee, sidelined by surgery, can only be a spectator for Houston #39;s NLCS matchup with St. Louis. BY DAVID LENNON. ST."
Sports,World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe has decided to run at 34 in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing after Athens disappointment.
Sports,"Victorian Premier Steve Bracks says a state funeral will be held next week for cricketing great Keith Miller, who died on Monday on the Mornington Peninsula."
World,"US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, left, chats with Iraqi Minister of Planning Mahdi al-Hafidh, center, and Iraqi Minister of Electricity Ayham al-Samarrai, prior to the start of a 55-nation Iraqi reconstruction donors #39; conference in Tokyo "
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair attacked opponents of his decision to take the nation to war in Iraq, saying allowing Saddam Hussein to remain in power would have risked the murder of more Iraqis."
World," Canada has decided to temporarily withdraw from service three British made submarines after a fire on a fourth vessel, the Defence Ministry said in a statement yesterday."
World," Debt ridden Japanese retailer Daiei decided to seek help from a state backed corporate body, reversing an earlier decision after repeated heavy pressure from its creditors."
Business,"OAK BROOK, Ill. - Fast food giant McDonalds says earnings this quarter will be better than forecast, thanks to rising sales and a lower tax bill."
Business, The federal government confirmed Wednesday that its tax intake massively outweighed spending in the past fiscal year   producing a budget surplus of  $9.
Sci/Tech,"The new crew of the International Space Station is in the final hours of preparation to launch at 11:06 EDT tonight, which is Oct. 14 at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Russia #39;s launch facility there."
Sci/Tech,The European Commission Wednesday announced it has asked four European Union countries to justify why they favor Intel processors in computers for public authorities.
Sci/Tech," The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved an implantable computer chip that can pass a patient's medical details to doctors, speeding care."
Sci/Tech," Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said yesterday that the role of overseeing computer security and the Internet should have a higher profile at the agency, in the face of increasing concern from technology executives and experts that cyber security is getting inadequate attention."
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court's decision to skip a hearing on the entertainment industry's legal campaign against online music swappers marks a huge turning point in the Internet piracy debate, regardless of the scant attention it received in the mainstream press. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
World,France's High Court of Appeal says a former member of an Italian radical left-wing group must be extradited to Italy.
Business,"China ranks 46th out of 104 economies evaluated in the Geneva-based World Economic Forum #39;s latest World Competitiveness Report, dropping two places from last year."
Business,Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. on Wednesday said it received a three-year multimillion dollar extension to supply film studio DreamWorks SKG with core computer technology.
Business,Crude oil futures continued to retreat from record levels of more than \$54 US a barrel Wednesday as traders nervously monitored developments in strike-hit Nigeria and recovery efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,"Australian retailer Coles Myer intensified the battle for the ALH pubs and liquor chain yesterday, topping an offer by Woolworths with aA\$1."
Business,Shares in the oil giant Yukos today continued to slide amid concerns that the Russian government would sell part of a key subsidiary cheaply in order to finance the company #39;s huge tax debt.
Business,"Harris Bank said Wednesday that it is buying a privately held network of banks in northwest Indiana, expanding its branches into the state for the first time."
Business,"Canada recorded aC\$9.1 billion (\$7.9 billion) budget surplus in fiscal 2004, five times the government #39;s forecast, as accelerating economic growth generated a tax windfall for Finance Minister Ralph Goodale."
Business,Shares of Atherogenics Inc. opened down 7.2 percent on the Nasdaq Wednesday following a pre-market report that the drug developer is abandoning further clinical trials of its AGIX-4207 treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Business,"  President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are set to face off for their third and final debate Wednesday, when the candidates turn from foreign policy to domestic issues."
Business,"The number of US mortgage refinancings fell sharply last week suggesting that the refinancing boom may have run its course even as rates eased, economists said."
Business,  The Food and Drug Administration has approved an implantable computer chip that can be inserted in patients to pass along their medical history to doctors.
Sci/Tech,"The US Federal Trade Commission has formally announced its first assault against spyware - bits of computer code that surreptitiously install themselves on the computers of Internet users to track their activities, push them to Web sites, barrage them "
Sci/Tech,"com October 13, 2004, 7:50 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"com. In a signal from the European Commission that it is stepping up its investigation into possible illegal business practices by Intel, the commission is asking four European countries why they "
Sci/Tech,"Faced with developing serious competition to the powerhouse that is Apple #39;s iPod, Creative #39;s Zen Touch Player takes aim at several of the iPod #39;s features and frailties."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola is the latest company to move towards adding a payment function to its line of cell phones, the company announced this week."
Sci/Tech,"Research firm NPD Group says that, while Apple Computer #39;s ITunes service remains the clear market leader in the sector, the number of paying customers using such services has declined since April."
Sci/Tech,Goldman Sachs said new media offerings from Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people )  quot;are not likely to be material to earnings this fiscal year and possibly longer.
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 12, 2004 (MACCENTRAL) - Hopinkton, Mass.-based EMC Corp. announced today that it has acquired Retrospect backup software maker Dantz Development Corp."
Sci/Tech,"While the battle between Microsoft and Apple Computer for the nascent digital media market intensifies, Microsoft #39;s Mac Business Unit has released a significant update for Office 2004 for Mac."
Sci/Tech,IBM is opening up its software developer programme in order to get more bodies behind its battle with Microsoft. Big Blue wants to increase the number of independent software vendors it works with.
Sports,Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann has been surprised at the amount of criticism his recent decisions have provoked. Klinsmann was called a  quot;cold-blooded killer quot; by 
Sports,ANGRY soccer fans missed most of Harry Kewell #39;s rare Sydney performance on Tuesday because of long queues to buy and collect tickets.
Sports,"The Seattle Storm is the new Women #39;s National Basketball Association champion. Seattle defeated the visiting Connecticut Sun, 74-60, in the third and decisive game of the WNBA Finals."
Sports,"Qyntel Woods, No. 24, has been suspended without pay by the Portland Trail Blazers while investigators look into allegations of animal cruelty."
Sports,"Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - New York Jets wide receiver Santana Moss is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against San Francisco because of a hamstring injury."
Sports,"Vijay Singh and Ernie Els, the world #39;s top two players, could not be more confident going into the World Match Play Championship starting at Wentworth on Thursday."
Sports,"Labonte, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, announced Tuesday that he will compete in at least 10 races with Hendrick Motorsports in 2005 and 2006 before retiring from the series."
Sports,"ONE major Test win has enabled Australia to unearth a potent new weapon against India ... India. Or, more specifically, Indian fans and critics who get as angry about any loss as they get excited by any victory."
Sci/Tech," Japanese Internet firm Softbank Corp. asked a court to block a government plan for distributing high speed bandwidth to mobile phone operators, saying it would bar new entrants until 2012."
Sci/Tech, Motorola will test handsets that include wireless payment functions.
Sci/Tech," New social networking site lets users share photos, videos, and more."
Sci/Tech," Service Pack 1 fixes security flaws, updates individual applications."
Sci/Tech," Swarms of locusts that have devastated crops and pastures across West Africa may hit countries as far away as Pakistan, a U.N. agency said Wednesday as it announced an intensified control campaign."
Sci/Tech," Taiwan wants to eradicate red imported fire ants within three years but the pest, which has spread fear across the island, will be tough to get rid of, an agriculture official said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Australian locust fighters are getting on top of one of the worst outbreaks of the insects in decades, knocking out infestations before they begin to swarm and so far protecting crops from major damage."
Business,"Bank of Montreal, Canada #39;s fifth largest bank, said Wednesday it plans to buy privately held Mercantile Bancorp Inc., as well as the stock of Lake Commercial Corp."
Sports,LONDON : Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Jens Lehmann can replace Oliver Khan and become Germany #39;s first-choice goalkeeper in the 2006 World Cup.
Sports,LAUREN JACKSON yesterday completed an emotional tribute to her  quot;nan Irene quot; when she helped Seattle Storm win the WNBA title.
Sports,"Captain Sourav Ganguly today said he hoped to win the second test match against Australia beginning in Chennai on Thursday. Despite master blaster Sachin Tendulkar #39;s absence, and a thrashing win by the visitors, Ganguly did not seem to lose hope."
World,The heartbroken crew of HMCS Chicoutimi couldn #39;t muster the strength Wednesday to deliver a eulogy at a memorial service in this picturesque Scottish village for a fallen comrade.
World,"POIANA BRASOV, Romania, Oct 13 (AFP) - The United States persuaded its NATO allies Wednesday to consider ways to merge Alliance-run and US-led forces in Afghanistan, despite deep reservations notably from Germany and France."
World,The remains are being unearthed as part of an investigation looking for evidence to use against Saddam Hussein in his future trial.
World,A general strike in Nigeria which has raised fears over oil supplies was set to enter a fourth day after a court rebuffed a government request to declare it illegal on Wednesday.
World,"ISTANBUL, Oct 13 (AFP) - Metin Kaplan, a Turkish Islamist activist known as the  quot;Caliph of Cologne, quot; was indicted on sedition charges and jailed by an Istanbul criminal court Wednesday, the day after he lost a protracted legal battle against deportation "
World,"The Chinese government declared Wednesday that a conciliatory proposal made Sunday by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan was fraudulent, intended only to fool Taiwanese voters and international opinion."
World,"A custom-built early warning radar installed in an Israeli border town passed its first live test on Wednesday, alerting residents to incoming Palestinian rockets in time for them to take cover."
Sci/Tech,"PayPal #39;s problems arrive at the very start of the crucial holiday selling season. Users began to note problems on Friday following a software upgrade, eBay said."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer #39;s online iTunes Music Store (iTMS) remains the leader in paid digital music downloads with 70 of the legally downloaded music market, but the "
World,"Sometimes what at first seems like a minor change can actually signal major shift in understanding. Last week, Kenyan deputy environment minister Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize - a wonderful achievement for two reasons."
Sci/Tech,<strong><cite>Reg</cite> Review</strong> Top notch sat nav for Windows handsets
Sci/Tech,An ID card says something about a man. Oh yes...
Sci/Tech," CANNES, France (Reuters) - Concerns about soaring oil  prices and terrorism have injected fresh caution into global  markets over the last six months, executives and investors said  at a technology conference in Cannes."
World,The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) strongly condemned on Wednesday the killing of a 10-year-old schoolgirl by Israeli troops in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis.
Sci/Tech," quot;The bad blood and legal wrangling between Intel and AMD goes back a decade, quot; Jonathan Eunice, an analyst with the research firm Illuminata, told the E-Commerce Times."
Sci/Tech,"The compact, 5GB unit will  quot;outshine all the others quot;, the company said, with it 12 hour battery life, FM radio with 32 station pre-sets, voice recorder and PDA-style personal information management functionality."
World, A general strike in Nigeria which has raised fears over oil supplies was set to enter a fourth day after a court rebuffed a government request to declare it illegal on Wednesday.
Business,The company wants to charge more money for ad time during the Super Bowl.
Business,Harley's latest numbers are a lot like the bikes: powerful underneath but not too speedy.
World," Determined to avoid a repeat of high profile failures in 2000 and 2002, television networks will rely on new systems on Nov. 2 to help project election winners and analyze why voters made their choices. And they have turned to The Associated Press to count the vote for them."
Business,"Attitudes toward burgers have changed, and that's good news for McDonald's."
Business,"You might hate his tactics and his team, but the New York Yankees owner is one heck of an investor."
World," COLORADO SPRINGS, Oct. 12    As President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry prepared for Wednesday night's final debate, the two sides previewed their themes for the domestic policy showdown, with the incumbent branding Kerry a liberal and the Democrats decrying Bush's job creation record."
Sports,"LONDON Oct. 13, 2004 - David Beckham apologized Wednesday for the yellow card ploy that earned him a convenient World Cup suspension."
Sports,Portland Trail Blazers players are protesting the suspension of teammate Qyntel Woods because of allegations involving dogfighting.
Sports,"Would you have marveled at the sight of a Stanley Cup banner, slowly rising from the ice at the St. Pete Times Forum as the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning prepared to host the Philadelphia "
World," U.N. inspectors, barred from most of  Iraq since last year's invasion, are ready to return to probe  the disappearance of equipment that could be used in atomic  weapons, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Former WorldCom Inc. chief executive Bernard Ebbers has indicated he will seek reimbursement from the company for his millions of dollars in legal bills.
World," Another top rival to Afghan election  frontrunner President Hamid Karzai ended his boycott of the  process on Wednesday, but vote counting was further delayed as  a panel began to sift through dozens of complaints of fraud."
Sci/Tech,"Expedition 10, the latest crew to take up residence on the International Space Station, is set to launch from Kazakhstan."
Sci/Tech,A fossil dinosaur caught sleeping with its head tucked under its forearm has been discovered by Chinese scientists.
Sci/Tech,Scientists believe learning a second language alters a part of the brain.
World, A general strike in Nigeria which has  raised fears over oil supplies was set to enter a fourth day  after a court rebuffed a government request to declare it  illegal on Wednesday.
World, Military officials and family members  attended funeral services on Wednesday for a Canadian naval  officer who died as the result of a fire on a second hand  submarine that Canada bought from Britain.
Business,"Bowing to corporate pressure, the group that sets standards for the US accounting industry said on Wednesday it postponed the implementation of compulsory expensing of employee stock options by 6 months, to June 15, 2005."
Business,"New products helped push Hardee #39;s Food Systems Inc. #39;s sales up 5.1 percent in the four weeks ended Oct. 4, its parent company said Wednesday."
Business,"Deutsche Bank Securities said the communications-equipment sector is likely to report weak third-quarter results, though  quot;given the extent of negative sentiment among investors, we do not believe this will represent much of a surprise."
Business,Shares of Applied Digital Solutions Inc. and Digital Angel Corp. soared Wednesday morning on news the companies #39; VeriChip implantable radio frequency identification microchip for humans has been cleared by 
Sci/Tech,"Theres time for fun and time to focus. When youre ready to get down to business, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac provides the intuitive, intelligent tools you need to transform your ideas and opportunities into action."
Sports,  The Red Sox are hoping to rebound Wednesday in New York as they take on the Yankees in Game 2 of their championship series.
Sports,What the key is for Wisconsin to beating Purdue #39;s short passing attack with quarterback Kyle Orton? Wisconsin has to rush the passer effectively.
Sports,"Andy Murray will be biting his nails at a hockey game tonight, even if no one in LA will see it. Keith Carney and Sandis Ozolinsh will be skating in Anaheim but not against the Calgary Flames."
Sports,Today #39;s second Test against India at Chepauk Stadium should end Warne #39;s agonising ascent to the record for which he needs just two wickets to eclipse Muthiah Muralidaran #39;s world mark of 532.
World,"A secret Israeli report warns Israel's world image could fall as low as South Africa's during the apartheid era, reports say."
Business,Sharemarket watchdog the Securities Commission has filed unprecedented insider trading action against high-profile former owners and executives of Tranz Rail.
Sci/Tech,"Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) October 13, 2004 -- Eftia, a global provider of operations management software solutions designed to meet the business automation needs of service providers and large enterprises today announced that they have joined IBMs "
Business,"With political activity skyrocketing on the web, election officials may be forced to regulate. Also: Yahoo stays strong and growing   hellip;. 7-Eleven joins 21st century   hellip;. and more."
World," The Supreme Court is considering whether the United States is out of step with the rest of the world, and with national and global standards of decency, by allowing teenage killers to be put to death.    Nineteen states allow capital punishment for 16  and 17 year olds, and more than 70 juvenile murderers are on death row..."
World,"The Chinese government declared Wednesday that a conciliatory proposal made Sunday by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan was fraudulent, intended only to fool Taiwanese voters and international opinion."
Sci/Tech,Company says changes were made due to information that came to light during the trial and to address concerns raised by the judge.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Piracy crackdown yields \$2.2 million...Sun draws Nvidia graphics into Solaris...Tibco scoops up software company.
Sci/Tech,The software maker releases an upgraded version of its small-business management applications with new features for coordinating factory work.
Business,There were a lot of press releases yesterday announcing support Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center 2005. Companies like ATI and NVIDIA announced their products were designed to work with this new operating system.
Business,A majority of the US Federal Communications Commission has voted to conditionally approve Cingular Wireless #39; proposed acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Business,The US Food and Drug Administration gave consenting adults the ability to carry vital medical records wherever they go by voting Wednesday to approve an implantable computer chip the size of a grain of rice.
Sci/Tech,The company behind most CDMA technology is now planning to go multicast in order to allow faster and more stable streaming content.
Sports,"GAME NOTES: The surprising Connecticut Huskies welcome their first-ever ranked opponent to the friendly confines of Rentschler Field, as they play host to the "
Sci/Tech,The European Commission has asked four more countries for information on how they buy computers. Rival AMD applauds the move.
Sci/Tech,Performance venues there can now install signal-jamming equipment to deal with rude mobile-phone users.
Sports, Jets receiver Santana Moss is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco with a strained right hamstring.
Sports," Arantxa Parra Santonja of Spain rallied to beat Belarusian Anastasiya Yakimova 2 6, 6 3, 7 5 Wednesday and advance to quarterfinals of the Tashkent Open."
Sports," PORTLAND, Ore., (Sports Network) - Portland Trail Blazers  forward Qyntel Woods was suspended without pay pending the  club's investigation regarding allegations by Multnomah County  for dog abandonment and by Clackamas County for dog fighting."
Sci/Tech,"The consumer electronics company backs a technology lauded by Sony and others, as the DVD format battle heats up."
Sports, Silverstone's owners gave a cautious  welcome on Wednesday to the troubled British Grand Prix's  inclusion on the 2005 Formula One calendar.
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Vijay Singh and Ernie  Els, the world's top two players, could not be more confident  going into the World Match Play Championship starting at  Wentworth Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker plans to talk consumer electronics this week, and the conversation could turn to a ""Pocket DJ."""
Sports," Fifth seed Paradorn Srichaphan added to  Albert Costa's woes at the Vienna Trophy Wednesday, winning  6 4, 6 4, in the second round."
Business,"MARK COLVIN: All this year, the business world has been abuzz with talk about the board of Telstra, and whether Chief Executive Ziggy Switkowski could survive."
Sci/Tech,"Calling it their most significant release in the last four or five years, IBM's Rational Software on Wednesday formally rolled out its Rational Software Platform, code-named Atlantic, intended to better unify software development across IBM's line of server software."
Sports,FIFA's president criticized England captain David Beckham for deliberately getting himself suspended for a World Cup qualifier and urged the English Football Association to take action.
Sci/Tech,Motorola will test handsets that include wireless payment functions.
Business," The dollar rose to a three week high against the euro on Wednesday, boosted by a fall in the price of oil, which should help narrow the U.S. trade deficit and thus benefit the dollar."
Business," U.S. blue chips fell on Wednesday as a steep decline in commodity prices and lower crude oil dented shares of Alcoa Inc.  and Exxon Mobil Corp., outweighing strong earnings from McDonald's Corp. ."
Business," Confidence among chief executives in the U.S. economy slipped for the second straight quarter, private research firm The Conference Board said on Wednesday."
World," German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder renewed his firm opposition to deploying troops to Iraq, a spokesman said, slapping down hints at a change in policy from his defense minister."
World," France and Germany spoke out Wednesday against a U.S. proposal to put NATO in charge of the military and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, but U.S. and other officials said the alliance would go ahead and develop options for merging the missions."
Business," General Motors will cut around 10,000  jobs in Europe in a drive to save some 500 million euros  ( $613.4 million) a year and return its loss making operations  there to profit, a company source said on Wednesday."
Business, Oil prices fell from record peaks for a  second session on Wednesday as big money funds took profits  from a searing rally on signs that high commodity prices are  finally starting to dampen demand.
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> third quarter  earnings rose a higher than expected 42 percent on a  preliminary basis, the world's largest restaurant chain said on  Wednesday, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower  tax rate."
Business," The dollar rose to a three week high  against the euro on Wednesday, boosted by a fall in the price  of oil, which should help narrow the U.S. trade deficit and  thus benefit the dollar."
Business," U.S. blue chips fell on Wednesday as a  steep decline in commodity prices and lower crude oil dented  shares of Alcoa Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A> and Exxon Mobil Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>,  outweighing strong earnings from McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A>."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices moved narrowly  higher on Wednesday as an earlier bout of profit taking turned  into a chance to buy securities, traders said."
Business," The European Commission dragged  Germany to court on Wednesday over a law that shields carmaking  icon Volkswagen AG from hostile takeovers, the culmination of a  long battle to break down barriers to foreign investment."
Business,The Post's Jonathan Weisman discusses the increasing importance of temporary employment to the American economy.
Business,Global grocery retailer Ahold NV has agreed to a settlement of civil fraud charges over an alleged \$1 billion overstatement of earnings in a deal with U.S. regulators that does not fine the company.
Sci/Tech,Northern Light Announces Business Research Engine\
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Releases 10 Security Patches for Windows, Excel, and IE\\If you use Microsoft Windows, Excel, or their Internet Explorer browser you better watch out, because there are some large security holes that need patching. Microsoft on Tuesday published 10 software security advisories, warning Windows users and corporate administrators of 22 ..."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft yesterday released 10 new security bulletins to fix multiple components in its Windows operating system and applications.\
Sci/Tech,A leading Dutch prosecuter resigned yesterday after hackers entered his mail box and revealed yet another classified letter addressed to the public prosecutor's office.\
Sci/Tech,Packard will resell PathScale's compiling tools for high performing clusters.
Sci/Tech,A \$5 million infusion of venture capital will help Laszlo Systems work on tools to build Web pages.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Virgin introduces a tiny music player, and Dell could be ready to unveil its own ""Pocket DJ."" Also: In France, cell phone silence is golden."
Business,Katzenberg is taking the animation unit public in a year that has seen box office success for the studio:  quot;Shrek 2 quot; has brought in \$876.
Business,"Molson Inc., Canada #39;s biggest beer maker, and Adolph Coors Co., the third-largest US brewer, won clearance from Canada #39;s Competition Bureau for their planned \$3."
Business," General Motors Corp. #39;s ratings on about  $200 billion in debt may be cut by Moody #39;s Investors Service, which cited unsold vehicles in North America, losses in Europe and rising health care costs."
Sci/Tech,The longtime general manager of a defunct city nightclub says his former boss is not telling the truth about the clubs role in a computer spyware operation.
Sci/Tech,"All three men heading to the international space station in a Russian-built Soyuz spacecraft this Thursday will be riding the tiny craft for the first time, breaking with 30 years of tradition."
Sci/Tech,The European Union #39;s head office Wednesday expanded its probe into whether EU governments are illegally requiring that the computers they buy must contain microprocessors made by Intel Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc. will be conducting a field trial of mobile phones enabled with MasterCard PayPass, a new  quot;contactless quot; payment option that will allow users to use their phones to make payments."
Sci/Tech,"Qualcomm Inc. figures to expand is presence in the European wireless arena with the \$36 million purchase of Trigenix. Founded in 2000, United Kingdom-based Trigenix develops "
Sci/Tech,"A Hawaiian company specializing in streaming video claims to have developed a \$50 software emulator that allows a Windows PC to run Apple Computer #39;s Mac OS X. Maui X-Stream on Tuesday announced CherryOS, a virtual PC that mimics the hardware of a G4 Mac."
Sports,"The tough Russian women #39;s field suffered its first loss early Wednesday when Italy #39;s Francesca Schiavone came back from a set down to upset eighth-seeded Nadia Petrova 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the US\$2."
Sci/Tech,"man crew launches to the International Space Station tonight, tasked with keeping the outpost running and ready for space shuttles that will arrive after the men leave."
World,"In a possible softening of its strict non-deployment policy in Iraq, Germany #39;s defense minister said he could not rule out sending troops there in the future."
World,"Perhaps seeking to leverage any momentum from recent negotiations with prominent citizens of the volatile Iraqi city of Fallujah, Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi Wednesday issued what The Australian Broadcasting Corporation calls an  quot;ultimatum."
World," Following his role as a hired killer in  quot;Collateral, quot; Tom Cruise will host this year #39;s Nobel Peace Prize concert."
World," Israel is set on a collision course with the European Union and could turn into a pariah state, like South Africa during the apartheid years, if the Mideast conflict is not resolved, Israel's Foreign Ministry warns in a confidential 10 year forecast."
World, The federal government asked a judge to give military families and overseas voters in Pennsylvania until after the Nov. 2 election to submit absentee ballots for president because of an ongoing court fight over Ralph Nader's ballot status.
World," Voters displaced by hurricanes or given flawed instructions should be allowed to cast ballots outside their designated precincts, critics of Florida's provisional ballot law told the state Supreme Court on Wednesday."
World, The U.S. Supreme Court questioned on Wednesday whether world opinion against the death penalty for juveniles should influence its decision on the constitutionality of executing those who committed murder at age 16 or 17.
Business,The U.S. Securities and Exchange\Commission on Wednesday proposed stricter rules to halt\underwriting practices that artificially boost demand for\shares in initial public offerings.
World,The World Food Programme scales back its projects in Darfur in Sudan because of worsening security.
World," A suicide attack and roadside bombings killed six American soldiers, the U.S. command said Wednesday, as U.S..."
World, Falling oil prices and strong earnings from Intel Corp. and McDonald's Corp...
World," A day after giving Boston ace Curt Schilling a pounding, the New York Yankees look to take a 2 0 lead over Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Martinez (16 9) faces Jon Lieber (14 8)..."
Business,"Ahold NV (AHLN.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) , the Dutch grocery operator, and three former top executives have agreed to settle US securities fraud charges related to massive overbooking of profits, the company and US regulators "
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service on Wednesday said it may cut its bond ratings on HCA Inc. (HCA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) deeper into junk, citing the hospital operator #39;s plan to buy back about \$2."
Business,"Switzerland has slipped down another place in the global league of most competitive nations, but still ranks in the top ten."
Business,The US Financial Accounting Standards Board approved a rule that will force companies to treat employee stock options as an expense and delayed its implementation until next June.
Business,"The European aircraft manufacturing group Airbus believes it will benefit from a US decision to take a subsidy dispute to the WTO, since the move will destabilize development of the 7E7 by US rival Boeing, EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy said here "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Four days after its online payment Web site was slowed and only intermittently available to users due to a coding problem, PayPal."
Sci/Tech,"Homeland Security Department officials are reviewing the status of their cybersecurity chief, a position now vacant following the abrupt resignation of Amit Yoran See GCN story."
Sci/Tech,PayPal said late Tuesday that it has fixed a software glitch that locked some of its customers out of their accounts and crippled eBay users #39; ability to complete online transactions.
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s shopping-specific search site, Froogle, has seen its first release outside US shores. The UK is the first European country to get Google #39;s shopping search and comparison service."
Sports,"We have all of the pertinent data, the ABC coverage map, depth charts and one man #39;s prediction for Saturday #39;s game at Iowa (3:30 pm)."
Sports,The Jets announced on Wednesday that wide receiver/punt returner Santana Moss is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications Inc.  will use its growing roster of public Wi Fi access points as a springboard for Cingular Wireless services, including advanced phones and voice services using Internet technology."
Sci/Tech," Calling it their most significant release in the last four or five years, IBM's Rational Software on Wednesday formally rolled out its Rational Software Platform, code named Atlantic, intended to better unify software development across IBM's line of server software."
Sci/Tech," A worrying rise in the levels of so called greenhouse gases linked to climate change highlights the importance of the Kyoto protocol, British Environment Minister Elliot Morley said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Genetic factors, along with cultural and early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian scientists said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> will  use its growing roster of public Wi Fi access points as a  springboard for Cingular Wireless services, including advanced  phones and voice services using Internet technology."
World," Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al Masri was set to learn Thursday whether he would be charged under Britain's anti terrorism law, thus delaying his possible extradition to the United States to face terrorism related charges."
World, A European Union delegation led by Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot was holding talks after renewed EU sanctions threat against Khartoum over the Darfur crisis.
World," India's ruling center left Congress  party was heading for a narrow win in elections in the key  western state of Maharashtra that is the heart of business and  Bollywood, two television exit polls showed on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"  Innovative uses for plastics, rubber and their derivatives will be on display next week in Dsseldorf, at the world's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, K2004.     A team from ESA will be present to show visitors how these commonplace materials can be used in space  and how this can lead to new technology for use on Earth..."
Sci/Tech,Study predicts better salaries and more competitive IT job market in the next three years.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Open-source Web tools company nets VC funding...SAP spiffs up small business programs...Piracy crackdown yields \$2.2 million...Sun draws Nvidia graphics into Solaris.
Business,"Production staff - now standing at 1000 - will be cut by two-thirds as News International, the UK newspaper unit of News Corp, moves its London printing facilities from Wapping to Enfield."
Business,Independent lawmaker Vladimir Ryzhkov called the looming sale of the Yukos oil company #39;s core production unit legal chaos and criticized the role of the Western investment bank that valued the subsidiary.
Business,"The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the practice of injecting humans with tracking devices for medical purposes, according to a Florida company that makes the devices."
Business,"BANGALORE: Google Bangalore, the first R amp;D centre outside the US of the number one internet search engine, is to be an ideas centre, said the fab-two who set up the company six years ago."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) pilots, who have been negotiating a slew of employment issues with company management, have offered a new contract proposal "
Business,"Bowing to corporate pressure, the group that sets standards for the US accounting industry said on Wednesday it postponed the implementation of compulsory expensing of employee "
Business,Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert McTeer was named on Wednesday as the sole candidate to become Chancellor of the Texas A amp;M University System and his office said he would release a statement later.
Business,Artificially boosting demand for initial public stock offerings and ramping up related commissions would be restricted under rules proposed on Wednesday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Business,"As antitrust pressure against Intel appeared to ease today, the European Commission filed complaints against France, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland saying they unfairly "
Sci/Tech,"Updated: A  quot;cumulative security update quot; plugs eight holes in the Internet Explorer browser, while other patches address  quot;critical quot; vulnerabilities in the Windows shell, in SMTP and elsewhere."
Sci/Tech," quot;Our goal is to be number one in the data-storage system market, quot; says Cindy Grossman, director of IBM #39;s TotalStorage programs."
Sci/Tech,  This week #39;s trip to the international space station will be the cosmonauts #39; first flight in a Soyuz spacecraft    a rupture with the 30 year tradition of having at least one crewman with previous experience in piloting the capsule.
Sci/Tech,"PayPal, the online payment system owned by eBay Inc. (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Wednesday said it has fixed most of the problems that for five days left some users unable "
Sci/Tech,Motorola and MasterCard are conducting field tests of new mobile phones that include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips embedded in them as part of a cashless payment system dubbed PayPass.
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Novell Inc. is prepared to use its portfolio of software patents to protect its open-source software products against lawsuits, the company said in a statement posted "
Sci/Tech,"Hackers have posted thousands of messages advertising pictures of David Beckham, supposedly in a compromising position. What inquisitive users actually get is the Hackarmy trojan horse -- a "
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Electronics is challenging Apple #39;s iPod digital-music player, launching its own 5-GB device. Virgin #39;s player can store more than 1,200 tracks and sells for \$249."
Sci/Tech,The folks at the Wi-Fi Alliance--the trade group that certifies Wi-Fi products from different vendors for compatibility--called today to share their thoughts about a coming wave of products promising superior performance to today #39;s fastest 802.
Sci/Tech,"October 13, 2004 - Disney Interactive announced today that it has shipped three TV-based titles for the Game Boy Advance: Disney #39;s That #39;s So Raven, Disney #39;s Lizzie McGuire 2: Lizzie Diaries, and Disney #39;s Lilo  amp; Stitch 2: Hamsterviel Havoc are all now "
Sci/Tech,"Google, the giant Internet search engine, is launching a British version of its shopping comparison site Froogle, the Guardian reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"com October 13, 2004, 12:19 PM PT. According ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October, application development is the last priority, but nonetheless an important one."
Sci/Tech,"Dell has upgraded its X30 with the X50 range of handhelds with three new models. The new Axim handheld computers offer Intel XScale Processors up to 624MHz, integrated Wi-Fi 802."
Sports,"Curt Schilling needs surgery on his injured right ankle, but the Red Sox hope he will still be able to pitch Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday."
Sports,"The British, French and San Marino Grand Prix Formula One races got a reprieve Wednesday, when they were listed on the provisional 2005 Formula One calendar."
Sports,Wales failed to give departing manager Mark Hughes the send-off he wanted as Poland performed a smash and grab act to win 3-2 at the Millennium Stadium in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,A goal deep in injury time from Stuart Elliott salvaged a 3-3 draw for Northern Ireland in a pulsating World Cup European Group Six qualifier against Austria on Wednesday.
Sports,Striker Robbie Keane set an all-time scoring record of 23 for Ireland with both goals in a 2-0 victory over the Faroe Islands on Wednesday.
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a goal in each half as the Netherlands recovered from a goal down to beat Finland 3-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,Striker Thierry Henry scored his first international goal for four months to help struggling France snatch a badly needed 2-0 victory over Cyprus in their World Cup Group Four qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,"The National Hockey League #39;s top negotiator, Bill Daly, says that by not talking to the National Hockey League Players #39; Association, the league is actually moving the process forward."
Sports,"Rookie Wes Welker kicked off, then made the tackle. He returned punts and kickoffs, kicked a PAT and even made a field goal, providing a lift for a team that has had little to celebrate this season."
World,"German officials today reaffirmed their policy of not contributing troops to the American-led coalition in Iraq and rejected speculation, prompted by a remark by the "
World,"At a press conference during his recent visit to Tehran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia does not support the idea of referring Tehran #39;s nuclear case to the United "
World,At least four Palestinians have been killed and five injured in the continuing Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip. In the latest violence a Palestinian teenager was shot dead and two others wounded by Israeli 
World,"The EU Commission on Wednesday dragged Berlin to court over a law that shields carmaking icon Volkswagen from hostile takeovers, the culmination of a long campaign to break down barriers to foreign investment."
World,"BRUSSELS: European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has defended the appointment of Rocco Buttiglione as Europe #39;s justice and security chief, despite outrage at his claims that homosexuality is a sin."
World,"The navy has docked its fleet of submarines pending the investigation of a deadly fire at sea, renewing questions over the viability of Canada #39;s troubled underwater capability."
World,"The terrorist bombings last week at resorts along Egypt #39;s Red Sea coast raised fears of another slump in the country #39;s tourism industry, a key sector of its economy."
Sports,The New York Yankees look to take a 2-0 lead over Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series on Wednesday.
Business,Dutch food retailer Ahold and three former top executives have agreed to settle fraud charges related to \$1bn overstatement of profits.
Sports," Curt Schilling needs surgery on his injured right ankle, but the Red Sox hope he will still be able to pitch Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday."
Sports," A day before starring in the NBA's first China game, Yao Ming went back to school. All the way back. The 7 foot 6 center visited his old elementary school Wednesday as part of an NBA sponsored program to promote reading. That was just one part of the league's promotional juggernaut that has descended on Yao's hometown ahead of Thursday's exhibition game against the Sacramento Kings, the first NBA game in China."
Sports," Florida coach Ron Zook acknowledged Wednesday that he confronted several fraternity members after a fight between them and three of his players last month, and athletic director Jeremy Foley called Zook's behavior ""unacceptable."""
Sports," Top seeded Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia defeated Raemon Sluiter of the Netherlands 4 6, 6 3, 7 6 (4) Wednesday in the second round of the Open de Moselle."
Sports," CHARLOTTE, N.C., (Sports Network) - Carolina Panthers  defensive tackle Kris Jenkins was placed on injured reserve  Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season because of  a shoulder injury."
Sports, CINCINNATI (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals wide  receiver Peter Warrick is doubtful for Sunday's game against  Cleveland because of a shin injury.
Sports," Fifth seed Paradorn Srichaphan added to  Albert Costa's woes at the Vienna Trophy Wednesday, winning  6 4, 6 4, to reach the second round."
Business,A computer chip that is implanted under the skin won US approval on Wednesday for use in helping doctors quickly access a patient #39;s medical history.
Business,"FRX ECO INDUSAFIN ENG  2004-10-13 22:22:02 Fed #39;s McTeer tapped to head Texas A amp;M - UPDATE 1 WASHINGTON (AFX) -- Robert McTeer, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said he would retire from his post if named, as "
Sci/Tech,"The Axim 50 range comprises entry- and mid-level Axim 50 models and the Axim 50v which boasts a larger 3.7in screen supporting full VGA resolution and bundled game, plus greater graphics power in the form of the 16MB Intel 2700 accelerator."
Sports,  Curt Schilling #39;s postseason might come to a premature end because of a dislocated tendon in his right ankle. Boston team doctor William Morgan said Wednesday afternoon that Red Sox trainers will 
Sports,"England v Azerbaijan - another game for the national side totally overshadowed by David Beckham. This is, of course, a not uncommon phenomena."
Sports,"The best team in the National League will meet the hottest team in baseball when the Cards take on the Astros in the LCS. Game 2: Matt Morris (0-1, 5.14 ERA, 5 K) vs."
Sports,The former manager of the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs was in town to interview for the Phillies #39; vacancy at the same position.
World,The Bush administration will take up strategy for UN sanctions against Iran at a meeting Friday of senior officials from eight nations.
World,"Nigeria #39;s umbrella union on Wednesday hailed a high court rule on the ongoing warning strike against rising domestic fuel prices, saying the government has failed to stop the strike using the court."
Sports,"Ruud van Nistelrooy returned with a vengeance, scoring twice in the Netherlands #39; 3-1 victory over Finland in World Cup qualifying Wednesday."
Sports,"  Just when it seemed the Carolina Panthers #39; luck with injuries couldn #39;t get any worse, it appears to be about to."
World," The navy board of inquiry investigating the fatal submarine fire aboard HMCS Chicoutimi should include independent members, perhaps from another country, says Tory MP Bill Casey."
Business,Texas A amp;M University System regents selected the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as the sole finalist for its chancellorship today.
Sports,POLAND produced a stunning comeback to deny departing Wales manager Mark Hughes a happy send-off at the Millennium Stadium today. The home side dominated the first-half and Robbie Savage finally unlocked the 
Sports,"THIRD seed Rainer Schuettler and No.5 Paradorn Srichaphan advanced to the second round of the CA Trophy today. Schuettler, a finalist at this year #39;s Australian Open, seized the initiative early and broke the Austrian at 2-2, enough to win the first set."
Sports, The winless Miami Dolphins signed kicker Matt Bryant on Wednesday and announced sidelined running back Lamar Gordon had successful surgery on his shoulder.
Sci/Tech,"Lilo  amp; Stitch 2, Lizzie McGuire 2, That #39;s So Raven jump from your TV to the Game Boy Advance today. Disney Interactive announced today that three Game Boy Advance titles based on Disney Channel children #39;s television properties have shipped to retail."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling watches as New York Yankees Gary Sheffield rounds first base after hitting a double in the first inning of game one of the ALCS in New York Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004."
Sports,"The tough Russian women #39;s field suffered its first loss early Wednesday when Italy #39;s Francesca Schiavone came back from a set down to upset eighth-seeded Nadia Petrova 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the \$2."
Sports, The Houston Astros aren #39;t pitching future Hall of Famer Roger Clemens or 20 game winner Roy Oswalt in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.
Business,"The Russian government said on Tuesday that it would sell part of the oil giant Yukos #39;s most valuable subsidiary by the end of November, but at a price well below what investors and analysts consider its worth."
Business,"About the size of a grain of rice, VeriChip cannot be seen by the human eye and contains a unique 16-digit verification number that is captured by briefly passing a proprietary scanner over the insertion site."
Business,Global grocery retailer Ahold NV has agreed to a settlement of civil fraud charges over an alleged \$1 billion overstatement of earnings in a deal with US regulators that does not fine the company.
Business,  Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. fell Monday on the fear among some analysts that the struggling carrier will be forced into bankruptcy if it doesn #39;t get significant wage concessions from its pilots in the next three weeks.
World, The US Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of the death penalty for criminals under age 18 in a case that has received international attention.
Sports,"THIERRY HENRY finally added to his recent meagre goal tally for France in this World Cup qualifier today. Henry scored in the closing stages after Sylvain Wiltord #39;s opener, for only his third international "
World,"Resigning Iranian Vice-President Mohammad Ali Abtahi, center, and newly appointed Vice-President Majid Ansari, second left, attend a meeting of the central council of their party President Mohammad Khatami accepted Abtahi #39;s resignation, in Tehran, Iran "
World, Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on  Wednesday ruled out sending German troops to Iraq after his  defense minister said a deployment could be possible in the  future.
Sports,MOSCOW : Unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek produced a major upset when he dumped top seeded Russian Marat Safin out of the 2.3 million dollar Kremlin Cup tournament in the second round.
World," VLADIKAVKAZ, Russia (Reuters) - Police in the Russian  region traumatized by the Beslan school siege played down  reprisal fears as mourning drew to a close, while locals  thought the shattered community was too exhausted for revenge."
World,Optimism has been tempered by years of negotiations and legislative delays; many Cambodians lost hope long ago.
World,Russian officials hope to prevent reprisals as a 40-day mourning period ends for victims of the school siege.
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems Inc. on Wednesday released an upgrade of its consumer-focused photo-editing software, which has been enhanced with new features for improving photo quality."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy scored two goals Wednesday as the Netherlands rebounded from a poor start to beat Finland 3-1 in a World Cup qualifying match.
World,Russia's president says Moscow's interests come first as he starts his China visit to discuss key oil projects.
World,The CIA declines to comment on a report that senior al-Qaeda suspects are being held in Jordan.
World,A former advisor to the South Africa's deputy president pleads not guilty to charges of fraud and corruption.
Business,South Africa has moved up a spot on the World Economic Forums Global Competitiveness Index; SA is now 41 out of 104 countries ranked on the basis of competitiveness.
Business,"com October 13, 2004, 2:19 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
World,"Sexual violence is being used to terrorise entire communities caught in Colombia's conflict, Amnesty says."
World,Spanish Civil Guard officers seized 33 tonnes of illegal Brazilian tropical wood in raids on a number of cities.
Sci/Tech,A Russian Soyuz rocket is due to blast off from the Central Asian republic of Kazakhstan early Thursday. Astronaut Leroy Chiao and cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipovalso will observe conditions on 
World,"BAGHDAD: UN nuclear inspectors are welcome to return, an Iraqi minister said on Tuesday in response to concerns of an apparent systematic dismantlement of Saddam Husseins once-vigorous nuclear programme."
Business,Finland has topped the rankings in the Global Competitiveness Report for the third time in the last four years. The United States has maintained its second-place position.
World,The Food and Drug Administration approved an implantable computer chip that can pass a patient's medical details to doctors.
Business," Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A>, the  largest maker of gear to direct Internet traffic, said on  Sunday Japanese computer and electronics provider Fujitsu Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=6702.T target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">6702.T</A> will sell Cisco's high end routers and switches in  Japan."
World, The molten rock rising inside Mount St. Helens is giving the peak an eerie red glow at night...
World," Soaring oil prices trumped positive earnings news Wednesday, sending stocks skidding as investors rushed to take profits on new fears that the market is in the midst of a commodities bubble.    Stronger than expected profits at chip bellwether Intel Corp..."
World, Terrorism suspect Zacarias Moussaoui lost a bid Wednesday to have the full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals review two issues   witness access and the death penalty   that have delayed a trial...
World," A suicide attack and roadside bombings killed six American soldiers, the U.S. command said Wednesday, as U.S..."
Business," Apple Computer Inc.  on Wednesday reported its quarterly profit more than doubled, on strong sales of its iPod digital music player and notebook computers and said revenue and earnings for the current quarter would top Wall Street estimates."
Business," Italy's public accounts are in  quot;serious quot; imbalance and corrective measures are needed to prevent the public deficit from skyrocketing above the European Union limit in the coming years, Bank of Italy governor Antonio Fazio said."
World," A group of Russian mothers, desperate for peace in Chechnya, told rebels in the breakaway region Wednesday they were ready to mediate peace between the government and militants fighting a decade long battle for independence."
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> third quarter  earnings per share rose a higher than expected 42 percent on a  preliminary basis, the world's largest restaurant chain said on  Wednesday, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower  tax rate."
Business," Sola International <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SOL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SOL.N</A>, an  eyeglass lens maker, said on Sunday that it had agreed to be  bought by Germany's Carl Zeiss AG and European private equity  firm EQT for about  $815 million in cash."
Business," Germany's Bayer AG <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BAYG.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BAYG.DE</A> has  agreed to plead guilty and pay a  $4.7 million fine for taking  part in a conspiracy to fix the prices of synthetic rubber, the  U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday."
Business," Prosecutors in the first Enron Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> criminal trial sought to cast doubt on Wednesday on  a former Merrill Lynch <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MER.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MER.N</A> banker's statements that he was  worried about financial risks from buying three barges from  Enron."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>  chief financial officer on Wednesday said the company's  customer assurance program might not force liabilities on  Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> if its  $7.7 billion takeover bid  succeeds."
Business," Allstate Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALL.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S.  home and auto insurer, warned on Wednesday its third quarter  profits would fall well short of expectations due to more than   $1 billion in hurricane related payouts."
Business, Sandisk Corp. said on Wednesday its  quarterly profit tripled but shares fell 18 percent as its  results missed Wall Street estimates because an oversupply of  memory cards drove down prices.
Business," A majority of the U.S. Federal  Communications Commission has voted to conditionally approve  Cingular Wireless' proposed acquisition of AT T Wireless  Services Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A>, a source familiar with the matter said  on Wednesday."
Business,The Securities and Commission is conducting an investigation into circulation reporting in the newspaper industry following several disclosures of fraudulent practices in recent months.
Business,The hopes of Spain's largest bank to secure Abbey National have been given a boost after the City watchdog said it saw no reason to block the deal.
Business,The S.E.C. has launched an informal inquiry into how Chiron handled the disclosure of vaccine-manufacturing problems that caused the nation's flu shot crisis.
Business,"Apple posted a higher quarterly profit today, boosted by strong sales of its iPod digital music player and notebook computers."
Business,"Finland retained its hold at the top of the world's economies in the survey with Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland also in the top 10."
Business,"Plus, slow-cruisin' Harley, the Golden Arches' golden times, and it's good to be Yahoo!"
Business,"Have you seen a four-door Accord, VA YGD 3719 tags? It's mine, and I want it back."
World," A day after giving Boston ace Curt Schilling a pounding, the New York Yankees look to take a 2 0 lead over Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the National League Championship Series gets underway when the Houston Astros take on the St..."
Business,Acquisitions can juice sales but can also lead to messy balance sheets. A simple test can sort them out.
World,"The way a girl grows during adolescence and even in the womb may play an important, if murky, role in her risk of breast cancer later in life, a study suggests. The study of 117,000 women in Denmark found that those who were chubby at birth but tall and lean at 14 were more likely to develop the disease..."
Business,"Soaring oil prices trumped positive earnings news Wednesday, sending stocks skidding as investors rushed to take profits on new fears that the market is in the midst of a commodities bubble."
Business,Allstate Corp. on Wednesday warned its third-quarter profit would be a fraction of Wall Street expectations after the insurance firm said it sees more than \$1 billion in catastrophic losses from recent hurricanes.
Business,Canada #39;s Competition Bureau said today it has no objection to the proposal to merge brewers Molson Inc. of Montreal and Adolph Coors Co.
Business,"In the flood of corporate reform unleashed by recent business scandals, one issue has been largely ignored, shareholder activists say: the stratospheric level of executive pay and "
Sci/Tech,"Key to the announcement is the fact that the systems share microcode, said Dianne McAdam, senior analyst at Data Mobility Group.  quot;That means that if I want to make a copy of a volume on the DS6000 I use the same commands as the DS8000."
Sci/Tech,"Smiling and confident, two Russians and an American prepared for their first mission in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft - breaking the nearly 30-year tradition of having at least one crewman with previous experience in piloting the capsule."
Sci/Tech,"David Beckham has made it into the news, once again. But Beckham has done nothing for this publicity. Computer hackers have created a trojan virus attached to software by claiming to have sleazy photographs of the soccer star."
Sci/Tech,Fi Alliance yesterday warned wireless gear makers not to jump the gun on marketing 802.11n features before the standard is ratified.
Sci/Tech,"The Mac BU today announced the availability of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Office 2004 for Mac via Microsoft AutoUpdate, which it says addresses potential security issues and bugs reported via the new Microsoft Error Reporting Protocol (MERP), which "
Sci/Tech,"Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said yesterday that the role of overseeing computer security and the Internet should have a higher profile at the agency, in the face of increasing concern "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - NEW YORK -- IBM yesterday unveiled two new enterprise-class storage arrays, one aimed at the high end and one at midrange environments but both with compatible software that allows the boxes to be managed through a "
Sci/Tech,"Local government offices in the French capital will not abandon Microsoft software overnight but instead gradually phase in more open-source programs, Paris City Hall said."
Sci/Tech,"The number of consumers legally downloading recorded music has fallen to 1 million from a high of 1.3 million in April, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday."
Business," Japan's Nikkei share average slipped 0.55  percent in early trade on Monday after a weak U.S. jobs report  pushed the dollar down against the yen, hurting the shares of  Japanese exporters."
Sports,"Phil Jackson called his relationship with Kobe Bryant at times a  quot;psychological war quot; and sought to trade his star guard in January, according to a diary of the former Lakers coach."
Sports,"What can be done about Greece? Marco van Basten, Holland #39;s controversially appointed coach, yesterday turned his mind from what to do about Finland tonight to how international "
Sports,Mark Hughes farewell as Wales manager turned into a wake as their World Cup dreams were shattered by a remarkable Polish comeback.
Sports,"France has defeated Cyprus 2-0 in its World Cup qualifier in Nicosia thanks to goals from Sylvain Wiltord and Thierry Henry. Wiltord, a former teammate of Henry #39;s at Arsenal, netted the opening goal in the "
Sports,The goal for the Phillies is to find a manager who can take a disappointing winning team to the next level -- the playoffs. So why not call in the guy who managed the last Phillies team to do it?
Sports," If Andy Pettitte and Wade Miller were available, the Houston rotation would be set up perfectly for the National League Championship Series."
World,"An Israeli aircraft fired a missile ata group of militants near the Palestinian town of Beit Lahya in northern Gaza Strip Wednesday evening, killing one of them, witnesses said."
World,The European Commission has begun legal action against Germany over the so-called  quot;Volkswagen law quot; which protects the carmaker from hostile takeovers.
World,"As usual, there has been a disproportionate and unbalanced reaction to recent and ongoing violence in our region. Since late September, Israel has been butchering civilians in the occupied Gaza Strip."
Business,Generic drug maker Mylan Laboratories Inc. reaffirmed on Wednesday its planned \$3.37 billion purchase of King Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Sports,Wales failed to give departing manager Mark Hughes the send-off he wanted as Poland performed a smash and grab act to win 3-2 at the Millennium Stadium in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,"The first rays of sunlight bring with it the hope of a new day, a new beginning and a new start to a life gone awry for a while. The Indian team, having had a nightmarish start to a new cricket season, hopes "
Sports,Ten Virginia high school cross country runners disqualified for wearing Lance Armstrong #39;s LIVESTRONG wristbands during a meet last week have had their results reinstated.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin said Wednesday that some new features on the world's top search engine and other services will come from its research center in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, where they are on a hiring spree."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. will begin its music download service in Japan with an initial offering of 50,000 songs, a spokeswoman for the U.S. software giant's online service unit said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Online party planning site Evite plans on Thursday to launch a service to let users get restaurant and entertainment recommendations from friends and acquaintances, Evite President John Foley said."
Sci/Tech," A majority of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted to conditionally approve Cingular Wireless' proposed acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc. , a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft Inc.'s  chief financial officer on Wednesday said the company's customer assurance program might not force liabilities on Oracle Corp.  if its  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid succeeds.
Sci/Tech," The Army Corps of Engineers will in two weeks begin building a permanent electric barrier to keep the invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, officials announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Gerald Rubin is looking for someone who can take a picture of a thought.
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Russian space crew due to blast off Thursday say they expect six ""pleasant"" months in orbit, despite a technical glitch that has twice delayed the launch."
Sci/Tech, A computer chip that is implanted  under the skin won U.S. approval on Wednesday for use in  helping doctors quickly access a patient's medical history.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc.'s fourth quarter earnings soared on strong sales of laptop computers and its popular iPod music players, helping the company notch its highest revenue for the quarter in nine years. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The Food and Drug Administration approved an implantable computer chip that can pass a patient's medical details to doctors, speeding care."
World, Black actors including LeVar Burton and Alfre Woodard will join members of Congress crisscrossing Florida by bus this weekend to try to get out the vote for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
Sci/Tech,For centuries the Tsaatan people have roamed Mongolia with the reindeer that provide their livelihood. But disease and inbreeding now threaten their herds #151;and cultural future. <i>With photo gallery.</i>
Sci/Tech,"Get fun facts on <I>SpaceShipOne,</I> the first privately built manned spacecraft. For starters, the ship burns a mixture of rubber and laughing gas."
Sci/Tech,"While ""serious"" birders in the U.S. disdain non-native ducks and geese, one birding columnist enjoys observing the many species that have made California their home."
Sci/Tech,"  British astronomers are providing a vital component to the world wide effort of identifying and monitoring rogue asteroids and comets. From this month, the UK Astrometry and Photometry Programme (UKAPP) for Near Earth Objects, based at Queens University, Belfast, will track Near Earth Objects (NEOs) and feed their crucial information into the international programme of protecting the Earth from any future impact by a comet or asteroid..."
Sci/Tech,"CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Harvard University scientists have asked the university's ethical review board for permission to produce cloned human embryos for disease research, potentially becoming the first researchers in the nation to wade into a divisive area of study that has become a presidential campaign issue..."
Sci/Tech,NetSuite 10.0 offers analysis tools to help businesses predict information about customers based on data they've already entered.
Sci/Tech,A case scheduled for hearing in December focuses on technology for automatically loading software from a disc.
Sci/Tech,"The company asked customers to accelerate deals in order to bolster earnings--a ploy to exaggerate profits, Oracle lawyers say."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Adobe debuts hobbyist Photoshop package...Symbol joins WiMax wireless broadband group...HP to sell PathScale compilers.
Sci/Tech,The new software is designed to simplify the process of knitting together back-office business applications.
Sci/Tech,Prosco.net will feature an archive of filings and other information related to the company's many legal battles over Linux.
Sci/Tech,"Regulators sign off on implantable tracking device to manage treatment of Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, other conditions."
Sci/Tech,"Over the next five years, the company will spend \$40 million on its new lab, which will focus on the digital home."
Sci/Tech,"Outages put a crimp in access at PayPal, Gawker. Also: Microsoft's latest security warnings."
Sci/Tech,"Symbol Technologies follows Cisco, which also recently joined the WiMax Forum."
Sci/Tech,The company has cut up to 25 percent off the price of two of its liquid-crystal display TV models.
Sci/Tech,"Photoshop Elements 3.0 enhances tools for touching up photos, including the ""healing brush."""
Sci/Tech,The scooter maker is testing a new four-wheel gadget that travels 20 mph and can handle rough terrain.
Sci/Tech,"Blu-ray group is developing a smaller version of its technology for portable electronics, aiming to give its format a leg up."
Sports," After spending two seasons as a special assistant and adviser with Philadelphia, Charlie Manuel saved his best recommendation for last: Hire him as the new manager of the Phillies."
Sci/Tech,EXPECT to see and hear Creative Technology everywhere as it embarks on a worldwide marketing campaign to snatch dominance of the digital music player market from Apple Computer.
Sci/Tech,"The technology industry stands behind its call for an assistant secretary for cybersecurity in the Homeland Security Department, even as confusion grows over what the department is planning."
Sci/Tech,"The SCO Group Inc. is setting up a Web site to cover the latest happenings in its many legal disputes and as an alternative to the Groklaw.net, a popular Web site that has been highly critical of the company."
Sci/Tech,German business software vendor SAP AG released a new version of its SAP Business One software with several functions designed for small and medium-size manufacturers.
Sci/Tech,IBM and Borland have both upgraded their development platforms to focus more on business process automation.
Sci/Tech,"Soaring oil prices and terrorism have instilled fresh caution into global markets over the past six months, executives and investors said at a technology conference in Cannes."
Sci/Tech,Novell Inc. said it is prepared to use its portfolio of software patents to protect its open-source software products against lawsuits.
Sci/Tech,IBM presented two new enterprise-class storage arrays that feature compatible software that allows the boxes to be managed through a single interface and data to be replicated between them.
Sci/Tech,Iron Mountain plans to acquire Connected Corp. to enhance its online backup and recovery portfolio.
Sci/Tech,Online payment Web site PayPal.com was back in service late last night after a coding error disrupted service for four days.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) said on Wednesday that it was joining a Cisco Systems Inc. program to harden enterprise networks against attacks by enforcing security policies on computer hosts that attempt to access network resources, the company said in a statement."
Sports,"Curt Schilling needs surgery on his injured right ankle, but the Red Sox hope he will still be able to pitch Game 5 of the ALCS on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved an implantable computer chip that can pass a patient's medical details to doctors, speeding care.    VeriChips, radio frequency microchips the size of a grain of rice, have already been used to identify wayward pets and livestock..."
World, The Bush administration said Wednesday it will appeal a NAFTA dispute panel's finding that imports of Canadian softwood lumber pose no threat to American companies.
World, The Bush administration on Wednesday accused a Sudan based relief organization and five of its officials of helping finance Osama bin Laden and other terrorists.
World, The US Supreme Court examined whether the United States can indefinitely detain two Cubans who face deportation but remain in legal limbo because Cuba refuses to take them back.
Business," Allstate Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALL.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S.  home and auto insurer, warned on Wednesday its third quarter  profits would fall well short of expectations due to more than   $1 billion in hurricane related payouts."
Sci/Tech,"OQO, a tiny 14-ounce Windows XP computer, may just be the most elegant and versatile miniature PC possible with current technology."
Sci/Tech,"NO one does weird quite as well as Japanese game designers and animators. In this spirit, three new video games bring the bizarre home."
Sci/Tech,Gyroscopically balanced scooters have given disabled people a new grasp on mobility.
Sci/Tech," Ten or more years of mobile phone use increases the risk of developing acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study released on Wednesday by Sweden's Karolinska Institute."
Sci/Tech," Ten or more years of mobile phone use  increases the risk of developing acoustic neuroma, a benign  tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study released on  Wednesday by Sweden's Karolinska Institute."
Sci/Tech,"High rate of patents, open-source age increase importance of intellectual property issues."
Sci/Tech,"In Rhode Island, will there be an answer to a major problem for the Internet phone industry?\"
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved an implantable computer chip that can pass a patient #39;s medical details to doctors, speeding care."
Business,"WASHINGTON Ahold, the Dutch food retailer, and three of its former top executives have agreed to settle US securities fraud charges related to overbooking of profits, the company and US regulators said Wednesday."
Business,"American companies were granted a six-month delay Wednesday on the deadline for reporting the value of stock options granted to employees as an expense - a change that would delay the reduction in reported profits for many companies, particularly in the "
Business,"BRUSSELS The European Commission opened legal cases against France, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland on Wednesday, saying that it believed the four governments had been favoring Intel, the US computer chip maker, when awarding public contracts."
Business,Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Lewis is running afoul of Massachusetts politicians as he slashes jobs to increase earnings following his \$48 billion purchase of FleetBoston Financial Corp.
Business,"It appears Australians have never been wealthier as total private sector wealth now exceeds \$5 trillion. Officially, private sector wealth is estimated at \$5,013 billion, which is up 18 per cent in the past year."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board voted on Oct. 11 to change its controversial customer protection program to help it pass muster in a Delaware court battle with would-be acquirer, Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech,"THE United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) formally announced on Tuesday its first assault against spyware - bits of computer code that surreptitiously install themselves on the computers of Internet users to track their activities, push them to "
Sci/Tech,"US expedition will take off Thursday morning to the International Space Station (ISS) on asix month mission, local media reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Some options investors, encouraged by Yahoo Inc.'s solid results, seem confident that Google Inc. shares will avoid any big moves after the Web search leader reports earnings next week, an options analyst said on Wednesday."
Sports,"The boy wonder, who #39;s really a man these days, could be The Man by the end of the month in Boston. Theo Epstein, 30, is the youngest general manager in baseball, a kid from suburban Boston who "
Sports,"Now the real work begins. As a July date for the British Grand Prix appeared on the provisional calendar for the 2005 Formula One season in Paris yesterday, a 21-page document landed on the "
Sports,Moldova and Scotland seem destined to chase the wooden spoon in Group 5 after failing to take advantage of each other #39;s limitations.
Sports," Vijay Singh is officially the best player in the world, but as far as this week #39;s World Matchplay Championship is concerned, Ernie Els is the top seed because he is the champion."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems, with its StarOffice suite, and the open source OpenOffice.org consider server based applications as a way to boost security, portability and deployment."
World,"POIANA BRASOV, Romania NATO defense ministers pledged on Wednesday to speed the deployment of about 300 security instructors to Iraq by the end of the year under a program to field more Iraqi forces to help safeguard the elections in January."
Sci/Tech," On Wednesday, Apple not only reached a major milestone with its highest fourth quarter earnings in nine years, according to CEO Steve Jobs, but it also shattered its previous record with more than 2 million iPods shipped during the fourth quarter of its 2004 fiscal year    an incredible 500 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2003 and 134 percent more than the previous quarter. That number not only helped the company reach a commanding 92. ..."
Sci/Tech, Scientists have unearthed the remains of a perfectly preserved 130 million year old new species of dinosaur which provide a first ever look at how the prehistoric creatures slept.
Sci/Tech, A coalition of 125 scientific and patients' groups urged the United Nations on Wednesday to reject a global ban on stem cell research sought by the Bush administration and more than 50 other countries.
Business,"The New Zealand economy has slipped four places in world competitiveness rankings, but remains in the top 20, a new report shows. The World Economic Forum #39;s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report 2004-2005 ranks "
Business,"Wall Street stocks fell sharply Wednesday as surging oil prices overshadowed positive earnings news, prompting investors to cash in more profits."
Business,"In Los Angeles on Tuesday, Microsoft trumpeted a new era of  quot;digital entertainment anywhere. quot; The company unveiled the latest Windows XP Media Center PCs, aimed at bringing the computer into consumers #39; living rooms; announced the formal launch of its "
Business,COLES Myer yesterday waltzed in and trumped rival Woolworths in the battle for pubs group Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality. But Coles chief John Fletcher #39;s \$3.
Business,"NEW Google features and services would come from the company #39;s research centre in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, where Google has been on a hiring spree, founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin said."
Business,"NORWALK, Conn. - Accounting rulemakers, pressed by both businesses and regulators, on Wednesday decided to give public companies six more months to adopt a new standard for deducting from profits the value of stock options."
Business,"Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert McTeer, the US central bank #39;s resident poet and self-styled inflation  quot;lonesome dove, quot; said on Wednesday he will leave "
Business,Vodafone picked a successor to long-time finance chief Ken Hydon yesterday and restructured its board in an effort to give chief executive Arun Sarin more operational control of the mobile phone company.
Business,"Allstate Corp. (ALL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US home and auto insurer, warned on Wednesday its third-quarter profits would fall well short of expectations due to more than \$1 billion in hurricane-related payouts."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., world #39;s largest software maker, published numerous patches to fix 21 flaws in its software applications yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"When IBM (Quote, Chart) unveiled its new, high-octane storage server at an event in New York Tuesday, it became apparent the company made some headway in taking virtualization features from its mainframe systems and dropping them into its storage line."
Sci/Tech,"Just one week after finding feathers on the ancestor of Tyrannosaurus rex, Chinese and US scientists have announced the discovery of a dinosaur curled up like a sleeping cygnet."
Sci/Tech,British experts warn some people involved in spreading computer viruses are exploiting the worldwide interest in British soccer super star David Beckham.
Sci/Tech,"Motorola and MasterCard want to prove that reducing the fumble factor can save merchants money. Phones equipped with PayPass, MasterCard #39;s contactless payment service, are expected to go through rigorous testing "
Sci/Tech,Internet Security Systems has announced that it has preemptive protection available for the four high risk vulnerabilities announced by Microsoft on Wednesday.
Sports,"It is the first rule that every aspiring pitcher learns. Without a balanced delivery, nothing works. For a right-hander, the right ankle is the foundation."
Sports,"In his new book, Phil Jackson, the former Los Angeles Lakers coach, describes a dysfunctional team hurt by Kobe Bryants petulant anger and his pending rape trial, and feuding between Bryant and Shaquille ONeal, who is now with the Miami Heat."
Sports,Established star Landon Donovan and rising sensation Eddie Johnson carried the United States into the regional qualifying finals for the 2006 World Cup in emphatic fashion Wednesday night.
Sports,St. Louis Cardinals #39; Albert Pujols hits a two-run homer in the first inning to tie the game against the Houston Astros during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St.
Sports, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spent part of his afternoon Wednesday answering questions from fans about the league #39;s lockout rather than preparing for opening night.
Sports,"Denver quarterback Jake Plummer, who memorialized his friend Pat Tillman by wearing a No. 40 decal on his helmet in a game last Sunday, agreed yesterday to remove it."
Sports,"The Seattle Storm and Anne Donovan have made WNBA history, but don #39;t look for them to sit on their accomplishments. There will be a championship celebration Friday in downtown Seattle in honor of the Storm #39;s WNBA title."
Sports, Pitcher Jason Grimsley is lost to the Baltimore Orioles until next June at the earliest after undergoing  quot;Tommy John quot; surgery Wednesday.
Business,"Our story this morning on Microsoft #39;s digital media launch included comments from Forrester Research analyst Ted Schadler, explaining why he thinks the first wave of Media Center Extender products will be too expensive (about \$300 for set-top boxes) for "
Business,"Australia #39;s largest retailer, Coles Myer, waded into a takeover battle for the pub operator Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group yesterday, offering 1.18 billion Australian dollars (\$856 million) in a bid with a local bank."
Business,"Forget about temperature taking and blood pressure checking. In the bright, near future, the first step for people seeking medical care may be to have their bicep read by an electronic scanner seeking data stored on an implanted chip."
Business,"NEW DELHI: India ranks 55th in a World Economic Forum ranking of 104 countries in terms of growth competitiveness. As per the WEFs Global Competitiveness Report 2004-05, Finland, home to Nokia, is the world "
Business,"WASHINGTON Oct. 13, 2004 - Medical milestone or privacy invasion? A tiny computer chip approved Wednesday for implantation in a patient #39;s arm can speed vital information about a patient #39;s medical history to doctors and hospitals."
Business,JJB SPORTS saw its shares collapse nearly 20 per cent yesterday after it broke off talks with the private equity giant Cinven and posted dismal first-half sales.
Sci/Tech,"With the proclamation that it intends to overtake EMC as the top enterprise storage supplier, IBM announced today the DS6000, a disk storage system slightly bigger than a VCR, and the TotalStorage "
Sci/Tech,Linus Torvalds pronounced LEE-nus started a revolution of sorts in the computer industry when he created the Linux operating system and decided to share it with fellow programmers on the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"A highly critical security hole has been reported in the X Pixmap (libXpm) technology shipped with Solaris and JDS for Linux, which could allow someone to run code on your system if a modified X Pixmmap (.xpm) image is loaded."
Sports," Jens Lehmann wore the wrong gloves and is not available for Germany #39;s Asian tour in December. Oliver Kahn, by contrast, has the right gloves, can play in December and will be made fit like never before by Sepp Maier."
Sports,Established star Landon Donovan and rising sensation Eddie Johnson carried the United States into the regional qualifying finals for the 2006 World Cup in emphatic fashion Wednesday night.
World,"BAGHDAD, 14 October 2004 - Six American soldiers were killed in roadside bombings, the US command said yesterday, as US and Iraqi troops stepped up pressure on insurgents before this weeks start of the holy month of Ramadan."
World,"LONDON : German Defence Minister Peter Struck appeared in an interview with Britain #39;s Financial Times newspaper to soften his country #39;s stance on Iraq, hinting that Germany might deploy troops if conditions there change."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Former soldiers who ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide in a revolt said Wednesday that reinforcements are advancing on Haiti #39;s capital to stop violence that has killed at least 46 people."
World,"The European Union #39;s head office took Germany to court Wednesday to challenge a German law that effectively protects Volkswagen AG, one of the country #39;s biggest employers, from hostile takeovers."
World,"TOKYO : Debt-ridden Japanese retailer Daiei is considering seeking help from a state-backed corporate body, reversing an earlier reluctance after pressure from its creditors, officials said."
World,Prime Minister John Howard will travel to Indonesia later this month to attend the inauguration of new Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
World,13 October 2004 - The United Nations food relief agency warned today that the security situation in Sudan #39;s strife-torn Darfur region is so volatile that it is hampering the delivery and distribution of food aid to the vast population of internally 
Business,Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. fell Monday on the fear among some analysts that the struggling carrier will be forced into bankruptcy if it doesn #39;t get significant wage concessions from its pilots in the next three weeks.
Sci/Tech,"IBM, one of the key leaders in the enterprise server market, annouced two additions to its family of high storage products yesterday."
Sports,"Over the years, the ground has produced some of the most endearing moments between the two countries. In the 1969-70 series, the match produced a shoot-out between two of the best post-war "
Sports,"The regular season that cost Art Howe and Jim Duquette their titles ended nearly two weeks ago, but jobs are still being lost. Having just started their search for a new "
Business,"Federal and local authorities, under the auspices of the New York Asset Forfeiture Task Force, have recently served grand-jury subpoenas seeking testimony in the circulationscandals "
Business,"The group, which issued a profits warning in July and floated on the stock market a decade ago, revealed the approach in a statement last Friday."
World,"NATO will send military trainers to Iraq before the end of the year in response to appeals by Iraqi leaders for speedy action, US ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns said Wednesday."
World,"Israel will remain an occupying power in the Gaza Strip even if it carries out the disengagement plan, and should be treated as such, according to a legal document prepared by the Palestinian Authority."
World,The horrific secrets of a mass grave in northern Iraq emerged yesterday as American officials accused Europeans of failing to help in the search to uncover Saddam Hussein #39;s atrocities.
World,The Israeli army yesterday suspended an officer who is accused of firing up to 20 bullets into a 13-year-old Palestinian as she lay on the ground after having been shot from an army outpost.
World,"PALESTINIAN security forces are unable to stop the spreading chaos in the West Bank and Gaza, Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie said today, a day after a failed attempt to kill a Gaza security commander."
Sports,A goal deep into injury time by Stuart Elliott salvaged a 3-3 draw for Northern Ireland in a pulsating World Cup qualifier against Austria on Wednesday.
Sports,THE remainder of Berti Vogtss contract surely became as unfulfillable as the dream of World Cup qualification when Scotland failed to secure the victory that had been considered imperative here in Chisinau last night.
Sci/Tech,PETALING JAYA: Computer hackers are taking advantage of the frenzy surrounding David Beckhams latest alleged bout of infidelity.
Sci/Tech,"Novell is prepared to use its portfolio of US software patents to protect against patent lawsuits the open source software it ships, the company said in statements posted to the Novell."
Sci/Tech,"com October 13, 2004, 5:06 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,"Internet search firm Google has launched its Froogle price comparison Web site in Britain, expanding the company #39;s e-commerce business and putting it head to head with partners such as Kelkoo."
World,"Sudan is the largest country in Africa and has a population of almost 28 million. About 60 per cent are Muslim, a quarter are animist and 15 per cent Christian."
Sci/Tech,Disney Interactive has shipped three new Game Boy Advance titles based on hit Disney Channel shows. Info from the press release (because we #39;re too lazy to rewrite this stuff today) ---.
Sci/Tech,"KINDERSLEY, Sask. - A representative from a team of Canadian engineers trying to send a privately funded rocket ship into space was in Saskatchewan on Wednesday to set up logistics for a launch that he hopes will happen within the next month."
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Communications Commission is planning to approve  a proposal to give the major telephone companies more leeway in the design of new fiber-optic networks, sparing them from the regulation that governs traditional phone lines. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"So far, three-year-old Ambient Devices has sold fewer than 60,000 of its products. Yet the company fascinates me because it is working on the frontier of making computers more intuitive.\<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Dawn M. Lurie knows how to wake up her audiences when she briefs personnel managers on immigration law: She points out that in some cases executives could face criminal penalties for hiring immigrants without the right visas.
Sci/Tech,"The first call Sheldon Goldberg got on his first day as president of the Alzheimer's Association was not from a patient or a doctor but from Michael D. Bromberg, chairman of the Capitol Health Group, a well-connected Washington lobbying firm."
Business," On the eve of a presidential debate on domestic issues with employment a crucial concern, American textile companies and workers have asked President George W. Bush to help save their jobs by limiting Chinese imports, which may surge once a "
World, Israeli air strikes killed two Hamas  militants in Gaza on Thursday just after the Islamic group  renewed its threats to continue rocket attacks against Israelis  despite a massive army offensive aimed at stopping them.
World," A panel was investigating complaints of  Afghan election irregularities on Thursday, further delaying  the start of counting in a historic poll overshadowed by  concerns over multiple voting."
World," More than 250 world figures     but not the Bush administration    have urged the United  Nations to promote a population agenda that seeks women's  education, health care and family planning."
World,Leaders of the rebel army that ousted Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide vow to end violence in the capital.
Business," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AAPL.O</A> on  Wednesday reported its quarterly profit more than doubled as it  sold more than 2 million iPod digital music players and said  results for the current quarter would top Wall Street  estimates."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>  chief financial officer on Wednesday said the company's  controversial customer assurance program, now being challenged  in court, might not force liabilities on Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>  if its  $7.7 billion takeover bid succeeds."
Business," The Nikkei average fell 1 percent by  midsession on Thursday after sharp declines in metals prices  pushed down shares of steel makers and mining companies, which  had been big gainers over the past three months."
World,"A protein deep in the ear is essential for normal hearing and could help develop treatments for deafness, researchers believe."
Sci/Tech, A computer crash that forced a pre election test of electronic voting machines to be postponed was trumpeted by critics as proof of the balloting technology's unreliability.
Sci/Tech, Medical milestone or privacy invasion? A tiny computer chip approved Wednesday for implantation in a patient's arm can speed vital information about a patient's medical history to doctors and hospitals. But critics warn that it could open new ways to imperil the confidentiality of medical records.
Sci/Tech," It's been possible for years to watch television on a personal computer, but not many people do. The reasons are simple: mediocre picture and sound quality and the ergonomics of it all. TVs don't need to boot up."
Sci/Tech," In his first major speech to Hollywood executives Dan Glickman, the new head of the Motion Picture Association of America, said the industry must embrace new digital and Internet technologies while continuing to battle copyright pirates."
Sci/Tech,"But women have increased their representation in all the natural science professions, especially medical science, a study says."
Sci/Tech," Opinion: GNOME is nice, KDE is fine and the forthcoming Looking Glass may be wonderful, but the best Unix desktop is the one in the Macintosh."
Sci/Tech,Java Desktop System version 2 sneaks onto the market only two months ahead of version 3's due date.
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc.'s  chief financial officer on Wednesday said the company's controversial customer assurance program, now being challenged in court, might not force liabilities on Oracle Corp.  if its  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid succeeds."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Evite goes local with invitations...Westinghouse cuts price of LCD TVs...Adobe debuts hobbyist Photoshop package.
World," Sen. John Kerry said Wednesday night that President Bush bears responsibility for a misguided war in Iraq, lost jobs at home and mounting millions without health care. The Republican incumbent tagged his rival in campaign debate as a lifelong liberal bent on raising taxes and government spending."
Sci/Tech, The molten rock rising inside Mount St. Helens is giving the peak an eerie red glow at night.
Sci/Tech," Smiling and confident, two Russians and an American prepared for their first mission in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft  #151; breaking the nearly 30 year tradition of having at least one crewman with previous experience in piloting the capsule."
Sci/Tech, Harvard researchers want to be the first in the United States to produce cloned human embryos for disease research.
Business,"The move will delay the reduction in reported profits for many companies, and may give them more time to lobby Congress to stop the rule from taking effect at all."
Business,"Tens of thousands of Americans are discovering, as they approach retirement, that money they were promised is not forthcoming."
Business,Royal Ahold and its two former top executives reached a settlement on Wednesday with the S.E.C. in connection with a multibillion-dollar accounting scandal.
Business,"Apple announced on Wednesday that its quarterly profit more than doubled because of continued strong sales of iPod music players, beating Wall Street estimates by a wide margin"
Business,"H M, the 57-year-old cheap-and-trendy clothing giant, has been moving into new areas of Europe, while it is still striving to meet its financial goals in the U.S."
World," President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry battled over health care, jobs and taxes in their final debate on Wednesday, with Bush criticizing Kerry's ""far left"" Senate record and Kerry arguing the middle class had lost ground under the president."
Sci/Tech,"The company axes 400 jobs, joining other hard drive makers in eliminating staff."
Sci/Tech,"High rate of patents, open-source age increase importance of intellectual property issues."
World," The government agency in charge of airport security spent nearly a half million dollars on an awards ceremony at a lavish hotel, including  $81,000 for plaques and  $500 for cheese displays, according to an internal report obtained by The Associated Press.    Awards were presented to 543 Transportation Security Administration employees and 30 organizations, including a ""lifetime achievement award"" for one worker with the 2 year old agency..."
World," Gary Sheffield hit an RBI single, and the New York Yankees took a 1 0 lead over Pedro Martinez and the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the AL championship series Wednesday night.    New York starter Jon Lieber allowed only one hit and a walk, stifling Boston's sluggers just as Mike Mussina did the night before..."
World, A computer crash that forced a pre election test of electronic voting machines to be postponed was trumpeted by critics as proof of the balloting technology's unreliability...
World," Fox News Channel traded accusations Wednesday with one of the producers of Bill O'Reilly's show, with the woman alleging that the commentator had phone sex with her against her wishes three times. Fox in a claim of its own dismissed the sexual harassment complaint as a politically motivated extortion attempt..."
World, President Bush and challenger John Kerry opened their third and final debate on Wednesday as each candidate hoped to stamp a last favorable impression on millions of voters before Elecion day...
World," Jobs, health care and other concerns of daily life will likely be focal points as President Bush and challenger John Kerry meet Wednesday for their third and final debate..."
World," A suicide attack and roadside bombings killed six American soldiers, and Iraq's prime minister warned residents of insurgent bastion Fallujah on Wednesday to hand over terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi or face military action.    Al Zarqawi's Tawhid and Jihad group has claimed responsibility for beheading several foreign hostages and for car bombings throughout the country, and a videotape posted Wednesday on an Islamic Web site showed militants linked to al Zarqawi beheading two Iraqis they accused of being intelligence officers..."
Sci/Tech,Does Rhode Island have the answer to a major problem facing the Internet phone industry?
Sci/Tech,"Hammered by iPod, Sony will retool, adding native MP3 support to some digital music players by next summer."
Sci/Tech," Google is targeting the UK online shopping market, said to be worth 17bn annually, with the launch of dedicated shopping service, Froogle, in the UK, in time for the Christmas sales period."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod music player continues to help the company grow revenue at dizzying rates, leading Apple to its highest fourth-quarter revenue in nine years, the company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Three U.S. Federal Communications Commissioners on Wednesday said laws governing telecommunications need to be revamped, but said the agency will do all it can under the current rules to encourage deployment of new technologies and services."
World,"The attorney General, Lord Goldsmith, faced calls to resign last night as Tony Blair #39;s legal justification for going to war against Iraq began to unravel."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Rachel Konrad
Sci/Tech,"For its fiscal 2004 fourth quarter, Apple posted a net profit of \$106 million, or \$.26 per diluted share. These results compare to a profit of \$44 million, or \$.12 per share, a year ago. Revenue for the quarter was \$2.35 billion, up 37 from a year ago. Gross margin was 27, up from 26.6 last year. International sales accounted for 37 of revenue. Oct 13"
Sci/Tech,Stores are stocked with an abundance of featherweight gadgets. But some of these tiny gadgets raise a new question: how small is too small?
Sci/Tech,"Video game makers are showing new interest in creating games that appeal to women. But women who might design those games are still finding it hard to break into an industry that considers gaming a ""boy thing."""
Sci/Tech,"For all their electronic sophistication, fingerprint scanners have a major shortcoming. So some new models are going beyond skin deep."
Sci/Tech,"In the last 10 years, pizza-sized dishes have sprouted on homes all over the country. But how does satellite TV actually work?"
Business,"Round Rock-based Dell Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL) has landed a three-year \$20 million contract with Morris Township, NJ-based Honeywell International Inc."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have unearthed the remains of a perfectly preserved 130 million-year-old new species of dinosaur which provide a first-ever look at how the prehistoric creatures slept.
Sports,Eddie Johnson came off the bench to score a hat-trick in 16 minutes as the US thrashed Panama 6-0 in a CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,SIR Jackie Stewart remains cautiously optimistic that the British Grand Prix will go ahead next year after it was included yesterday on the Formula 1 draft calendar for 2005.
Sports,"Fifth seed Paradorn Srichaphan added to Albert Costa #39;s woes at the Vienna Trophy on Wednesday, winning 6-4 6-4 to reach the second round."
Sports,Who would have believed it? That Shane Warne would act like a dumb blond and forget that he had a role to play in Australias Bangalore victory.
Sports,Craig Gordon: Could not be faulted for the loss of the goal and made a tremendous save at the beginning of the second half to deny Serghei Dadu.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.'s fourth quarter earnings soared on strong sales of laptop computers and its popular iPod music players, helping the company notch its highest revenue for the quarter in nine years."
Business," Novellus Systems Inc. , a maker of semiconductor production equipment, on Wednesday warned of a sharp business decline in the current quarter that some analysts fear could turn into a long term slump."
World," MOSCOW (AP)   On the eve of a three day visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would take its foreign partners' needs into account when building energy pipelines in the Far East but would proceed on the basis of its own national interests."
Business, Wal Mart Stores Inc. opened a store in Hawaii on Wednesday with hundreds of eager shoppers rushing past a handful of protesters who accuse the giant retailer of desecrating ancient gravesites.
World," Large parts of Sydney were left without power for a night after a substation overheated in an unseasonal heatwave, the electricity supply firm said."
World, Voter reaction to Wednesday's debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry.
World, Legislation to regulate the infant space tourism industry  #151; invigorated by the successful flights of a privately financed manned rocket  #151; has been stalled by disagreements over how much protection to offer potential space travelers.
Business,The Carlyle Group Wednesday said it was not part of a consortium that touted the Washington merchant bank's political ties in an attempt to win business collecting and managing billions of dollars owed to Kuwait by Iraq.
Business,"The shortage of flu vaccine this fall poses serious challenges for employers concerned about productivity, and for low-wage workers who don't have paid sick leave and can't afford to miss a day."
Business,"Accounting standards setters yesterday agreed to give companies six more months to comply with a plan that would require them to treat stock options as an expense, cheering both overburdened businesses and lobbyists trying to scuttle the plan."
Business,"The inspector general's office at the Department of Housing and Urban Development yesterday declined to release the results of an investigation of the HUD agency that regulates mortgage-funding giant Fannie Mae, saying that such disclosure could ""interfere with enforcement proceedings."""
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Concerns about oil production leading into the winter months sent shivers through the stock market Wednesday."
Business,MACQUARIE Bank has had 55 people furiously working to stitch together the ALH deal -- underlining how significant an opportunity the bank regards securing a slice of the gaming and hotel businesses.
Business,"The Texas A amp;M University System Board of Regents in a special meeting Wednesday named Robert D.  quot;Bob quot; McTeer, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the sole finalist the chancellor position, the university system said Wednesday."
Business,Crude oil futures have jumped back above \$53 on speculation and panic sparked by an oil line explosion in Mexico. Traders are also nervously monitoring developments in Nigeria #39;s national strike and recovery efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.
Business,"Soaring oil prices trumped positive earnings news Wednesday, sending stocks skidding as investors rushed to take profits on new fears that the market is in the midst of a commodities bubble."
Sci/Tech,Online-payment service PayPal on Tuesday sought to reassure customers that outages that had plagued the service since Friday finally had been resolved.
Sports,The Boston Red Sox could be without starter Curt Schilling for the remainder of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees after their ace aggravated an ankle injury in a Game One loss.
World,soldiers who ousted Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide in a deadly revolt said reinforcements are advancing on the capital to halt violence that has killed at least 48 people   a move that threatens conflict with 
World,"Australia #39;s Prime Minister, John Howard, has personally congratulated Indonesia #39;s President-elect, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on his recent victory."
Business," Japan's Nikkei share average slipped 0.55 percent in early trade on Monday after a weak U.S. jobs report pushed the dollar down against the yen, hurting the shares of Japanese exporters."
Sci/Tech," Global warming is melting Ecuador's cherished mountain glaciers and could cause several of them to disappear over the next two decades, Ecuadorean and French scientists said on Wednesday."
World," As of Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, 1,081 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 825 died as a result of hostile action and 256 died of non hostile causes. The figures include three military civilians."
World," On the defensive over job losses and health care woes, President Bush sought Wednesday night to make the campaign a referendum on his rival  #151; casting Democratic Sen. John Kerry as out of the mainstream, a liberal whose rhetoric doesn't match his record."
World, The final presidential debate brought together two candidates and a moderator who have something in common  #151; strong wives and two daughters.
World, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry on the issues at Wednesday's debate:
World,"President Bush and John Kerry clashed over the war on terrorism, the loss of jobs overseas and the state of health care."
World,Florida is already teeming with lawsuits charging the state and its county elections supervisors with voter disenfranchisement.
World,The F.D.A. cleared the way for a company to market implantable microchips that would provide easy access to medical records.
Business, Crude oil futures rallied back above  $53 late on Wednesday on speculation and panic sparked by an oil line explosion in Mexico.
Business,"Despite all the changes Microsoft is touting with the new version of Media Centre, the biggest change may be one that the company barely mentions: the price drop."
Business,"Arun Sarin, the chief executive of Vodafone, moved to grab more day-to-day control of the world #39;s biggest mobile phone company yesterday by announcing a management shake-up which "
Sci/Tech," Fossil hunters have gained a glimpse of a new species of dinosaur catching some zzz #39;s. The 130 million year old Mei long, which means  quot;soundly sleeping dragon, quot; was found near Beipiao City in Liaoning province, northeastern China."
Sci/Tech,"The company produces Retrospect software, also included in Maxtor #39;s One Touch external back up disc, and has a vital hold on the small and medium-sized enterprise market."
Sci/Tech,"Police in America have issued an arrest warrant for a British man who allegedly had sex with a 15-year-old girl he met in an internet chat room, it was revealed today."
Business, The dollar stayed in striking distance of record lows against the euro and a 12 year low versus sterling on Monday in the wake of disappointing U.S. jobs data.
Sports,"England captain David Beckham has apologised to the Football Association (FA), his team mates and supporters after deliberately getting booked against Wales."
Sports,"Woody Williams and Brandon Backe had shaky starts in Game 1 of the NLCS, each pitcher allowing a two-run homer in the first inning to the opposing team #39;s star."
Sports,"Sourav Ganguly appears to be travelling incognito when he is blinking boyishly behind his Harry Potter specs, unrecognisable from the gnarled and uncompromising cricketer and captain who stared out Steve Waugh in India three years ago."
Sports,"Although the world seems more out of control than ever, it #39;s reassuring to know one thing has retained its original essence: the soul-sucking, creativity-crushing, black hole of brain cells we call TV programming."
Sports,"New York Yankees fans snatch up  quot;who #39;s your daddy quot; posters before game 2 of the ALCS between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in New York Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004."
Sports,"England captain David Beckham has apologised for deliberately getting himself booked, and while coach Sven-Goran Eriksson wants the matter put to bed, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says disciplinary action may be taken against the midfielder."
Sports,"For the city, the team #39;s WNBA championship was the first major professional title for a local franchise in a generation. It #39;s time tomorrow for a downtown civic celebration -- much like the one with the Sonics in 1979."
Sports, Jerry Rice was scheduled to meet with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis on Wednesday night to discuss the receiver's future after he said he wants to be traded.
World,"A suicide attack and roadside bombings killed six American soldiers, and Iraq #39;s prime minister Wednesday warned the people of major insurgent bastion Fallujah to hand over terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi or face military action."
World,Donor nations wrapped up a two-day meeting Thursday that Iraqi leaders hope will free up much-needed reconstruction funds that were pledged a 
World,Tony Blair yesterday seized on the discovery of the mass grave in northern Iraq as justification for removing Saddam despite the absence of WMD.
Sports, Kobe Bryant is shrugging off criticism of him by former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson.
Sports, The Boston Red Sox could be without starter Curt Schilling for the remainder of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees after their ace aggravated an ankle injury in a Game One loss.
Sports," Chris Chelios grabbed his red helmet, listened to some last minute instructions, and then hit the ice  #151; running."
Sports, Annika Sorenstam realizes winning her fourth Samsung World Championship won't be easy since the other 19 players are also among the elite of women's golf.
Sports, The Boston Red Sox could be without  starter Curt Schilling for the remainder of the American League  Championship Series against the New York Yankees after their  ace aggravated an ankle injury in a Game One loss.
Sports, Eddie Johnson came off the bench to  score a hat trick in 16 minutes as the U.S. thrashed Panama 6 0  in a CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,"Omar Minaya, the Mets' new general manager, fired or reassigned every coach on Wednesday except for Rick Peterson, the club's highly touted pitching coach."
Sports,"In his new book, Phil Jackson, the former Los Angeles Lakers coach, describes a dysfunctional team hurt by Kobe Bryants petulant anger and his pending rape trial."
Sports,"The United States defeated Panama on two goals by Landon Donovan, advancing to the final round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup."
Sports,Defensive coordinator Greg Blache spent the last five seasons in the same position in Chicago and has Washington prepared for Sunday.
Sports,"For the loser of this Saturday's Maryland-North Carolina State game, both at 3-2, the bowl season may be an unreachable destination."
Sports,"As Howard prepares to play its final six games, all against MEAC opponents, the Bison find themselves in the thick of the conference race."
Sports,"Two days after senior Lane Jackson will be counted on heavily to lead Navy to its first victory over Notre Dame since 1963, the inside linebacker be interviewed by a panel of SEALs."
Sports,"For senior guard Elton Brown, his Mom and late uncle are never more than an arm's length away."
Sports,"With only the game's top 20 women fending for the Samsung World Championship, Annika Sorenstam knows that in Palm Desert, the event truly is a survival of the fittest."
World," Leftist Zapatista rebels announced Wednesday they will voluntarily withdraw seven squatter settlements from an endangered jungle nature reserve, a move that may mark the end a decade long standoff with authorities."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc., struggling to cut costs to avert bankruptcy, said on Thursday it was amending its offer to exchange up to  #36;680 million worth of its outstanding  #36;2.6 billion of unsecured debt, asking holders to submit tenders by Oct. 26."
Business, Oil prices rebounded to  #36;54 a barrel on Thursday ahead of U.S. inventory data expected to show tight heating fuel stocks ahead of winter.
Business, President George W. Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry fought over who is the most wasteful spender in their televised election debate here.
Sci/Tech,\\Sam blogs about his wiki spam problems  and implements a posting throttle.\\With new spam-capable zombie PCs and with wikis that aren't updated very often\this isn't a solution.  If I were to go back to my wiki after a month it would\be covered with spam links.\\One strong solution is emergent and distributed social whitelists (AKA my\FOAFKey  proposal).\\With a FOAFKey enabled wiki/weblog you could allow a whitelist of a few hundred\thousand users to post to the wiki without any problems.  All they would need to\enter is their email address for confirmation (or the SHA1 hash of their email).\\For the rare times when the user isn't within the original whitelist we can just\have the user uplo ...\\
Business," A sharp slide in global metals  markets hammered industrial and mining stocks such as JFE  Holdings and BHP Billiton Thursday, while oil prices crawled  back toward record highs."
Business, Oil prices rebounded to  $54 a barrel  on Thursday ahead of U.S. inventory data expected to show tight  heating fuel stocks ahead of winter.
Business,"Canada #39;s rank has fallen in one competitiveness measure and improved in another, according to a Global Competitiveness Report from the World Economic Forum."
Business,"  President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry squared off in Arizona Wednesday for their third and final debate before the election, book ending their remarks on domestic issues with pledges to keep the nation safer."
Business,"People taking Vioxx may feel betrayed now that the popular painkiller and arthritis medicine has been pulled from the market. Merck, the manufacturer of the drug, and the US Food and Drug Administration knew "
Business,Martha Stewart #39;s media and merchandising company said Wednesday it plans to expand its furniture line amid strong demand from consumers.
Business,"Only a few months after crying poverty, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale says last year #39;s surplus topped \$9.1 billion -- almost five times more than originally predicted."
Sci/Tech,US space crew set off for the International Space Station (ISS) on a Russian Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Thursday morning.
Sci/Tech,"SOFTWARE HACKERS are using snaps which they claim show David Beckham in a compromising position to infect people #39;s computers. Beckham, who apparently plays football, and is married to a member of a popular "
Sci/Tech,MOBILE PHONE giant Motorola is experimenting with putting credit cards and payment functions on their line of mobiles. Under the bonnet of the cunning plan is Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology which is a short-range wireless system.
Sci/Tech,New technology would make it possible to build a monorail connecting Denver to the state #39;s ski resorts and such a railway could carry six to eight times more people than two additional 
Sci/Tech,Apple lost one war to Microsoft by not licensing its Mac operating system. It may repeat the error with its iPod and music software.
Sci/Tech,"Ontario police forces will get \$5 million to develop a co-ordinated strategy to fight Internet child pornography, Attorney General Michael Bryant said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"  SpaceShipOne is one flight away from clinching the Ansari X Prize, a  $10 million award for the first privately developed manned rocket to reach space twice within 14 days."
Sci/Tech,Police in America have issued an arrest warrant for a North Yorkshire man who allegedly had sex with a teenager he met in an internet chat room.
Sci/Tech,"October 13, 2004 - Electronic Arts announced that Ultima Online: Samurai Empire went gold today. The highly-anticipated expansion pack for Ultima Online is on schedule to release on November 2, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"FRENCH technology group STMicroelectronics (ST) had signed an agreement to create a joint venture in China to develop software for digital TV, the company announced Tuesday."
Sports,World no. 2 Ernie Els is fuming after receiving demands from the American Tour that he must play more tournaments in the US. Els has received a letter from USPGA Commissioner Tim Finchem regarding his commitment 
Sports,"UNITED STATES, Mexico and Guatemala advanced to next year #39;s North American final round World Cup 2006 qualifying with shutout triumphs today, leaving seven nations to fight over three remaining spots."
Sports,"Next October, Chase Austin will finally be old enough to drive to the grocery store by himself. By then, though, he #39;ll also have a full season of stock car racing under his belt."
Sports,"TV - tvelwtvscwtvpcwtvnrw. Radio - WQAM (560 AM) WSUA-Spanish (1260 AM), WVUM (90.5 FM), WEFL (760 AM). Coaches: UM #39;s Larry Coker is 39-3 in his fourth season; Louisville #39;s Bobby Petrino is 13-4 in his second season."
World,"TOKYO: Donors to Iraq #39;s reconstruction are examining billions of dollars in aid pledges that have gone mostly unused amid an insurgency, as the interim government appealed for firmer world support."
World,"Prince Norodom Sihamoni will be named king of Cambodia later on Thursday by the nine-member Throne Council, said the national assembly president in Phnom Penh."
Business,"Indian industrial group Tata agrees to invest \$2bn in Bangladesh, the biggest single deal agreed by a firm in the south Asian country."
Sci/Tech,A Russian rocket carrying a US-Russian space crew on a two-day flight to the International Space Station blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan early Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"The Ontario government has announced new measures today to tackle child pornography online and Internet luring. Research shows 40 percent of Canadian youth report that someone they met on the Internet, requested personal information."
World,THE Israeli army has suspended a platoon commander accused by his soldiers of emptying an ammunition clip into a Palestinian girl of 13.
World,"KABUL, AFGHANISTAN -- Foreign election experts on Wednesday studied complaints from candidates in Afghanistan #39;s first-ever presidential election, setting aside suspect ballot boxes and further delaying the vote count."
Business,Retail group GUS says like-for-like sales at its key Argos chain outstripped the market in the first half as sales of consumer electronics and leisure goods shone.
Business,Google isn #39;t conventional and so aren #39;t its co-founders. Meeting them is pure fun. Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded this search engine and have been applying some really unconventional approaches to constantly 
Business,Kerry said he would not appoint judges who would overturn the Supreme Court #39;s 1973 abortion rights decision of Roe v. Wade. Bush said he had no litmus test for judges and reiterated his support for the ban on so-called partial birth abortion.
Business,"She may be in a West Virginia prison, but Westport #39;s Martha Stewart is growing her business by adding to her furniture line, including new items to a collection based on her Westport home."
Business,"Thousands of new customers across the Northeast are flocking to Bank of America Corp., chief executive Kenneth D. Lewis said yesterday, despite a wave of bad "
Business,"The federal government raked in billions more than it expected last year in personal and corporate income taxes, and slapped down all \$9."
Sports,PHILADELPHIA  The Carolina Panthers #39; hopes of relying on their defense to help their injury-plagued offense took a big hit Wednesday when coach Jon Fox announced that defensive tackle Kris 
Business,"Investors losing their shirts in Hollywood is an old story. Stars get in their eyes and, before you know it, the money is gone."
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration is unlikely to sanction Boston Scientific Corp. after reviewing its handling of safety recalls of its new cardiac stent system, an agency official said yesterday."
Business,"The fight over the lucrative market for rheumatoid arthritis drugs is heating up. In the last five years, three similar drugs have been introduced that offer patients the promise of getting back on their feet. Now the manufacturers of all three are jockeying for market share so they can be the leader when Medicare's full prescription drug benefit takes effect ..."
Business,"Thousands of new customers across the Northeast are flocking to Bank of America Corp. , chief executive Kenneth D. Lewis said yesterday, despite a wave of bad publicity over layoffs and other business decisions."
Business,"Amid an unprecedented shortage of flu vaccine, pharmacists at several Massachusetts hospitals say that suppliers have offered to sell them shots in recent days for as much as \$90 a dose, more than 10 times the normal price."
Business,Crude oil futures rallied back above \$53 late yesterday on speculation and panic sparked by an oil line explosion in Mexico.
Business,"Northern Europe and key Asian countries remained home to the most competitive economies worldwide, cementing their ranks among the top 10 in an annual survey of business leaders by the World Economic Forum. Finland retained the top spot for the third time in the last four years, followed by the United States."
Business,"Officials dedicated the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, a 10-story, 400,000-square-foot addition to Massachusetts General Hospital that opened Tuesday with 1,200 patients being seen on the first day. The \$219 million glass and steel building on Cambridge Street, with underground parking for 725 cars, is the largest ambulatory care facility in New England. The project began more than two years ..."
Business,Global grocery retailer Ahold NV has agreed to a settlement of civil fraud charges over an alleged \$1 billion overstatement of earnings in a deal with US regulators that does not fine the company.
Business,"As Delta Air Lines Inc. struggles to turn itself around, much of the focus has been on its call for concessions from pilots. But some analysts say Delta's massive debt is a bigger challenge -- and one that's more difficult to resolve outside of bankruptcy."
Business,Artificially boosting demand for initial public stock offerings and ramping up related commissions would be restricted under rules proposed yesterday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
World, Japan was fuming over the failure of  its bid to expand trade in whale products and Africa swapped  blows over ivory Thursday as a U.N. meeting on trade in wild  plants and animals wrapped up.
Business," #151; Merck   Co., the US drug maker that recalled its Vioxx painkiller because of a link to heart disease, said short-term studies show the company's planned successor pill, Arcoxia, is safer."
Business,"Natick Mall officials are standing by their safety record, despite a recent reported rape of a teenager there."
Business,"On a recent Wednesday night at the Lifestyles shop on Moody Street, owner Gary Stone gestured toward a couple in their 40s who were perusing the store's lengthy wall of sex toys. They were dressed smartly, as if they had just dined at one of Waltham's fancier downtown restaurants."
Business,"A former waiter has filed a class-action lawsuit against a prestigious West Newton country club, contending that his employer illegally withheld thousands of dollars in tips from him and other servers."
Business,"Town officials are hoping the state can unearth \$1.4 million to help bring sewers to the Medway 495 Business Park. Otherwise, they say, some 250 area jobs may be lost -- not to mention thousands of dollars in annual tax revenue."
Business,"LAWRENCE -- The 6,000 letters offering to lock in prices for a season's worth of heating oil were mailed a couple of weeks ago to customers of Haffner's Service Station Inc. But even though the prices being charged are about a third higher than last year, the contracts are a crapshoot for Peggy Willett."
Sci/Tech,"Ontario is prepared to force Internet service providers to blow the whistle on child pornography sites, Attorney-General Michael Bryant announced yesterday."
Sci/Tech," Ten or more years of mobile phone use  increases the risk of developing acoustic neuroma, a benign  tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study released on  Wednesday by Sweden's Karolinska Institute."
World,"Iran should be  quot;brought to account quot; on its nuclear program, but Washington is open to ideas other than taking it to the UN Security Council for sanctions, US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said Wednesday."
World,"A Palestinian schoolgirl runs past the rubble of a destroyed building next to a United Nations school in the Jebaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004."
World,"Aids activists get help from Chinese basketball star Yao Ming, back in Shanghai for a promotional game."
World,A plane flying from Hong Kong to London's Heathrow airport is diverted to Stansted following a security alert.
Sci/Tech,"American NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, bottom, Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov, center, and Russian Yuri Shargin, top, wave just before their launch at the cosmodrome Baikonur in Kazakstan, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004."
Sports,"Florida football coach Ron Zook, right, couldn #39;t take down Tennessee or LSU this season. But, according to published reports, Zook threatened to  quot;take down quot; a University of Florida fraternity house, where "
World, A terrorist commander who had sent homicide bombers to blow themselves up surrendered meekly in his underwear yesterday after Israeli paratroopers surrounded his West Bank hideout.
World,"  The UN nuclear watchdog agency has found that Taiwan's experiments with plutonium extended to the mid 1980s, diplomats said yesterday, uncovering a key detail about the country's now abandoned nuclear weapons program."
World,"  Hong Kong's newly elected lawmakers, who promised last month to listen closely and fight for the less fortunate, threw out two motions calling for more workers' rights and welfare yesterday."
World,"  The Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, voted yesterday to overturn a ban on political party leaders becoming ministers, raising fears that Soviet style one party rule could make a comeback."
World,"  The Chinese government declared yesterday that a conciliatory proposal made Sunday by President Chen Shui bian of Taiwan was fraudulent, intended only to fool Taiwanese voters and international opinion."
World,"  Egyptian authorities are investigating whether 17 suspected Al Qaeda members arrested while illegally entering Libya have any connection with last week's coordinated bombings at Sinai tourist resorts that killed 34 people, an Egyptian official said yesterday."
World,  A Russian rocket carrying a new Russian US crew to the international space station lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome early today.
World,"  Six US soldiers were reported killed in Iraq yesterday, while the country's interim prime minister threatened a major offensive against the city of Fallujah unless its residents hand over Abu Musab Zarqawi, a Jordanian guerrilla leader thought to be hiding there."
World,"  Prime Minister Tony Blair weathered yet another storm over the Iraq conflict yesterday, vigorously denying he misled Britain over Iraqi weapons and refusing to apologize for the war."
World,"President Bush and John Kerry clashed over the war on terrorism, the loss of jobs overseas and the state of health care."
World,"George W. Bush and John Kerry ended the debates as they began them, with starkly defined differences on most issues."
World,"The court appeared deeply divided over whether the death penalty for acts committed while a juvenile should be seen as ""cruel and unusual punishment."""
World," Privacy advocates are concerned that an implantable microchip designed to help doctors tap into a patient's medical records could undermine confidentiality or could even be used to track the patient's movements.   ""If privacy protections aren't built in at the outset, there could be harmful consequences for patients,"" said Emily Stewart, a policy analyst at the Health Privacy Project..."
Sci/Tech,"Funding cuts to Britain's bee inspectors could worsen the effects of hive diseases, a lobby group says."
World," A Russian rocket carrying two cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the international space station lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome on Thursday.    For Russians Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin and American Leroy Chiao, it was the first mission in a Soyuz spacecraft   breaking the nearly 30 year tradition of having at least one crewman with previous experience in piloting the capsule..."
Sports,"Australia #39;s stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist elected to bat in the second test against India on Thursday. Australia, 1-0 up in the four-match series, retained the same eleven "
Sci/Tech,"The world of software development traditionally was a clandestine one, where developers in the bowels of their institution were entrenched in writing thousands of lines of code to meet ever-changing business requirements."
Sci/Tech,"AUSTIN, Texas A 36-year-old man has been arrested in England for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old Austin girl he met in an Internet chat room."
Sports,"Following his idea of being  #39;clever #39; last weekend, David Beckham will be out of action for up to a month with the rib injury he suffered following his foul on Wales #39; Ben Thatcher."
Sci/Tech,"Burt Rutan, creator of the first privately-owned manned spaceship, is a dentist #39;s son who tested model airplanes from the window of his mother #39;s car as a child."
Sci/Tech,A 36-year-old man has been arrested in England and charged with having sex with a 15-year-old Texas girl he met in an Internet chat room.
Business,"Bill Gates, head of the world #39;s largest software company, predicts a future for the entertainment industry in which traditional broadcast television is rendered irrelevant."
Business,"Faced with credibility questions about the Vioxx recall, Merck executives yesterday insisted the first clear signs linking the painkiller to heart problems emerged only last month."
Sports,David Beckham is still in danger of facing disciplinary action for admitting he got booked on purpose - despite Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s attempts to draw a line under the controversy.
Sports,"Australia captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the second cricket Test in Chennai. Australia, which won the first Test by 217 runs after Gilchrist "
Business,"China may adjust its currency #39;s peg to the dollar within a year by fixing the yuan against a basket of currencies rather than adopting a floating exchange-rate regime, according to JPMorgan Private Bank."
World,The US is calling on Nato to take overall responsibility for peacekeeping and reconstruction in Afghanistan. US officials are proposing the separate US and Nato missions there should merge under Nato command 
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza StripThe Israeli army yesterday suspended a platoon commander suspected of emptying an ammunition clip into a 13-year-old Palestinian girl from close range after she had collapsed under fire."
Business,"Goldcorp Inc., Canada #39;s fourth-largest gold producer, has agreed to buy Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. for \$1.8 billion in stock, giving Goldcorp its first assets outside of North America, Chief Executive Robert R. McEwen said."
Sci/Tech,"Apple reported revenue for the quarter of \$2.35 billion, up 37 from the \$1.72 billion recorded during last year's fourth quarter."
Sports, Albert Pujols made sure the St. Louis Cardinals got off to another fast start.
Sports," After a camp marred by trouble involving reserve forward Qyntel Woods, the Portland Trail Blazers opened preseason play Wednesday night with a 92 73 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics."
Sports, Red Sox bats that knocked balls over fences all season flailed wildly at them in the first two games of the AL championship series.
Sports, There'll be no last minute pressure this time. The United States advanced to the next round of World Cup qualifying with a game to spare.
Sports," The spectator with the brusque baritone, push broom mustache and divided loyalties at Thursday night's game between the Miami Hurricanes and Louisville Cardinals will be Howard Schnellenberger."
Sports, Jon Lieber pitched seven shutout  innings and John Olerud cracked a two run homer as the New York  Yankees dumped the Boston Red Sox 3 1 on Wednesday to take  command of the American League championship series.
Sports, Eddie Johnson came off the bench to  score a hat trick in 16 minutes as the U.S. thrashed Panama 6 0  in a CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,"Jon Lieber subdued Pedro Martnez and the mighty offense of the Boston Red Sox, leading the Yankees to a 3-1 victory."
Sports,"  Hold off on the traditional postseason, red, white and blue bunting draped over the rails at Fenway for the upcoming weekend series with the Yankees. After wicked Wednesday's double barrel blast of bad news from the Bronx, Red Sox management might want to decorate with black crepe when the American League Championship Series resumes tomorrow night at the ..."
Sports,"Former Red Sox manager Grady Little is among five former major league managers lining up to interview for the vacant manager's job with the Phillies. Former Cleveland Indians skipper Charlie Manuel, who has been serving as a special assistant and advisor with the Phillies, had his turn yesterday as the Phillies look for a replacement for Larry Bowa , who ..."
Sports,"  Mariano Rivera picked up the save, the 32d of his illustrious postseason career. But you already knew that. You knew that back in March."
Sports,Bethel Johnson remains in the dark on why Patriots coach Bill Belichick decided the second-year wide receiver out of Texas A amp;M should have been kept off the 45-man active roster for last Sunday's win over the Dolphins.
Sports,Jerry Rice was scheduled to meet with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis on last night to discuss the receiver's future after he said he wants to be traded.
Sports,"Order was restored in Europe, but South American leaders Brazil and Argentina couldn't find the net yesterday as both were held to 0-0 draws in World Cup qualifying."
Sports,"The Pistons returned to the scene of their most recent triumph last night, taking the floor at The Palace of Auburn Hills for the first time since capturing the 2003-04 NBA championship."
Sports,"Shawn Brady, QB, Northeastern With four touchdown passes in Northeastern's 34-30 win over No. 14 Villanova, the Huskies' senior quarterback was awarded this week's Division 1-AA Gold Helmet Award. Brady connected on TD strikes of 26, 24, 13, and 9 yards as the Huskies edged the Wildcats. The winningest quarterback in NU history, Brady was 17 of 24 for 299 ..."
Sports,"When it comes to inexperienced, talented running backs, Boston College is suffering from an embarrassment of riches."
Sports,"Tony Gonzalez, a former Globe All-Scholastic quarterback from Framingham High School and the Globe's Division 2 high school Player of the Year in 2000, is now a sophomore on the Boston College football team that is off to a 4-1 start."
Sports,"Defense has been the theme for No. 13 BC High and 14th-ranked St. John's Prep for most of this soccer season. Yesterday, BC High was just a little bit better in a 1-0 win that assured the host Eagles at least a share of the Catholic Conference title.  quot;That's a top defensive battle, quot; said BC coach Billy Ryan.  quot;The players ..."
Sci/Tech,"Olive ridley sea turtles are making a comeback, largely because of Mexican conservation efforts."
Sports,"Jon Lieber outduels Pedro Martinez as the Yankees beat the Red Sox, 3-1, Wednesday for a 2-0 lead in their ALCS rematch."
Sports,"Larry Walker delivers three key hits as the Cardinals slug their way past the Astros, 10-7, Wednesday in Game 1 of a NLCS many feel is being unjustly overlooked."
Sports,Rasheed Marshall rushes for 110 yards and throws a touchdown pass Wednesday night to lead No. 17 West Virginia to a 31-19 victory over Connecticut.
Sci/Tech,A replacement crew for the International Space Station blasted off aboard a Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Russia.
World,"Japanese stocks fell, paced by exporters such as Canon Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., after a US government report showed that the world #39;s largest economy added fewer jobs in November than some economists had expected."
World,Indonesia #39;s president will open an international religious conference in the world #39;s most populous Muslim nation on Monday aimed at sending a message of moderation 
Sci/Tech,"OQO, a tiny 14-ounce Windows XP computer, may just be the most elegant and versatile miniature PC possible with current technology."
Sci/Tech,Stores are stocked with an abundance of featherweight gadgets. But some of these tiny gadgets raise a new question: How small is too small?
Sci/Tech,"The European Commission said on Wednesday that France, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland had unfairly favored Intel in public contracts for computer equipment."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co., the US drug maker that recalled its Vioxx painkiller because of a link to heart disease, said short-term studies show the companys planned successor pill, Arcoxia, is safer."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed enforcement actions against Royal Ahold NV and three former executives, alleging fraud and other violations stemming from the Dutch food giant #39;s massive accounting scandal."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission has started an investigation into newspaper circulation reporting after several publications acknowledged exaggerating their sales.
Business,"Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president Robert McTeer, the self-styled inflation  quot;lonesome dove, quot; yesterday said he would step down to lead the Texas A amp;M University "
Sci/Tech,Virus writers have latched onto the publicity surrounding football star David Beckham and his sexual escapades and are luring unsuspecting web users to a site that offers a whole lot more than just a couple of Photoshopped pics of David Beckham and his 
Sports,"The United States #39; DaMarcus Beasley (17), who plays for PSV Einhoven in the Netherlands, battles for the ball against Panama #39;s Jose Anthony Torres, left, during the second half of their World Cup qualifying match Wednesday, Oct."
Sports,"Australia could be without skipper Ricky Ponting for the whole of the Test series in India. Having missed the First Test victory in Bangalore and the Second Test, which started today in Chennai, Ponting has "
Sports,"The Phillies have decided to bring all of their managerial candidates in front of the media, where they undergo a quasi second job interview."
Sports,"Costa Rica overcame an early goal down to beat Canada 3-1 in Vancouver on Wednesday, ending the hometeam #39;s hopes of advancing to the next round of World Cup qualification."
Sports,Q. Are the Wolverines looking ahead to their game at Purdue in less than two weeks? A. It wouldnt be surprising if the Wolverines are sneaking a peek at the 
World," A Virgin Atlantic plane was diverted to land at Stansted airport north of London Thursday after receiving a bomb threat, police said."
World," Israel's largest and bloodiest offensive in Gaza in four years of conflict moved into its third week, with missile strikes killing six Palestinians and Israeli troops digging into the northern end of the crowded territory."
World, Treasurer Peter Costello has been accused of preparing to break big spending election promises by playing down official predictions of strong economic growth as the government moved towards outright control of both houses of Parliament.
World,Pakistan's parliament passes a bill allowing Gen Pervez Musharraf to remain as both president and head of the army.
World," President Bush and rival John Kerry vaulted into the home stretch of the race for the White House by trading blows on taxes, gun control, abortion and jobs, striving in their final debate to cement impressions in voters' minds..."
Business,Crude oil prices rose above US\$54 Thursday on speculation sparked by a pipeline explosion in Mexico and a continued work stoppage in Nigeria.
Sports,"The New York Yankees are starting to rummage through their closet, looking for those brooms, just in case. The Boston Red Sox are trying to keep their closet door locked, before all those infernal ghosts get out again."
Sports,The British Grand Prix has been given a stay of execution after being included on Formula One #39;s draft 2005 calendar. Silverstone owners the British Racing Drivers #39; Club have 
Sports,"Top seed and home favourite Marat Safin was bundled out of the Kremlin Cup in the second round 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 by unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek."
World, quot;disengage quot; from conflict with Palestinians by evacuating all Jewish settlers from Gaza and a few from the West Bank in 2005.
Business," Singapore #39;s state investment arm Temasek Holdings Pte may buy a stake in China Minsheng Banking Corp., according to a published report."
Business,Toronto (Dow Jones) -- Bank of Montreal on Wednesday said it agreed to acquire Mercantile Bancorp Inc. for \$156.5 million as it moves to expand in the Midwest region of the United States.
Sports,Mitch Kupchak and Jerry Buss issued a four-point written statement. Rudy Tomjanovich offered words of praise outside the locker room.
Sports,"The British Grand Prix is one of 19 races listed on the provisional calendar for the 2005 Formula One season, as released by the sport #39;s governing body, the FIA, on Wednesday."
Sports,Atlanta Thrashers forward Dany Heatley agreed to contract terms Wednesday with Bern in Switzerland to play with the club during the NHL lockout.
World,"negotiator for the rebel-held city says its people are being asked to chase shadows. top enemy in Iraq, or face military action. told Arabic Al Jazeera television on Thursday, adding that the government had now halted peace talks."
World,"DURBAN - Businessman Schabir Shaik has acknowledged he bankrolled Deputy President Jacob Zuma, claiming that he did so to enable Zuma to stay in politics."
Sci/Tech," Diabetic 9 year old Gabe Mathews had very low blood sugar before a test, but hours later at home his mother found it to be far too high."
Sci/Tech, Design and performance issues hold back this very cool idea.
Sci/Tech," Adobe releases an upgrade of its consumer focused photo editing software, which has been enhanced with new features for improving photo quality."
Sci/Tech, The iPod helped Apple's profit get up and dance.
Sci/Tech, Privacy advocates are concerned that an implantable microchip designed to help doctors tap into a patient's medical records could undermine confidentiality or could even be used to track the patient's movements.
World,"An ecstatic Azzam Azzam, the Israeli Druze businessman held in an Egyptian jail for seven years on spying charges, was released yesterday in a prisoner swap seen as signalling a thaw in relations between the two countries."
Sci/Tech,"A new report calls for the creation of new anti-piracy offices across the US, Europe and Asia."
Sci/Tech,"Japanese-Swedish mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson reports a tripling of its third quarter profit, driven by sales of new camera phones."
World," U.S. forces traded fire with insurgents in the Sunni stronghold of Ramadi following a series of raids, residents said Thursday, and at least eight people were reported killed."
World,"NEW DELHI, 5 December 2004 - Russian President Vladimir Putin clarified his stand yesterday on Moscow favoring Indias membership of the UN Security Council."
World,"Somalia's president-elect, tasked with setting up the first national government in 13 years, is due to take the oath of office in Kenya."
Business,"As they traded charges and countercharges on the economy, health care and other domestic issues, President Bush mischaracterized who received the tax cuts that have been the centerpiece "
Business,A Brooklyn lawyer announced plans yesterday to file the first federal lawsuits against Merck  amp; Co. on behalf of New Yorkers who developed heart troubles using the arthritis drug Vioxx.
Business,The shouts of astonishment and outrage echoed from every part of the country yesterday as Canadians contemplated the newly announced federal government budget surplus: \$9.
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW. Oct 14 (Interfax) - A Soyuz TMA-5 spaceship carrying a new crew to the International Space Station (ISS) was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome with a Soyuz-FG rocket at 7:06 am on Thursday, an "
Sci/Tech, Microsoft #39;s new offensive in the digital music industry will seek to significantly alter the competitive landscape in a new market that until now has largely been dominated by Apple Computer and its powerful combination of the iPod portable 
Sci/Tech,"October 13, 2004 - EA sent word that Ultima Online: Samurai Empire has gone gold today and will be in stores Nov. 2nd.  quot;We are right on track to deliver this exciting new experience to our fans next month, quot; said "
Sci/Tech,"TIM FIRM Sun has released details of a critical bug in both its Solaris operating system and the Java Desktop System. Affected systems are Solaris 7, 8 and 9 on both the Sparc and x86 platforms, and the JDS "
Sports,"Mariano Rivera smiled easily and talked about how yesterday was better, how the  quot;sun came up today. quot; But his eyes were still weary when he stopped to talk during batting practice before Game 2 of the ALCS last night."
Sports,The constant pattering of the Thunderstixx and the Budweiser jingle further fueled the migraine-like misery sustained Wednesday night by the Houston Astros.
Sports,"On the men #39;s side, top-seeded Marat Safin was upset by Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic 7-6 (10-8), 4-6, 6-3. Stepanek, No."
Sci/Tech,A federal judge ruled against Microsoft on Wednesday in a patent suit challenging  quot;AutoPlay quot; technology included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows.
Sci/Tech,Supporters of building a monorail from Denver to Vail released a study Monday that shows the project is technically feasible and can be done for less cost per mile than a planned highway expansion.
World,"Iraq #39;s interim prime minister has threatened to attack Falluja unless it turns in foreign militants, but a negotiator for the rebel-held city says its people are being asked to chase shadows."
World,Afghanistan #39;s electoral commission gave the go-ahead for counting to begin today in the disputed presidential election after charges of fraudulent multiple voting forced a delay.
Sci/Tech,Design and performance issues hold back this very cool idea.
World," Israel could end up on a collision course with the European Union and face sanctions like apartheid era South Africa unless the Israeli Palestinian conflict is resolved, a confidential government report warns."
World," A bomb alert forced a Virgin Atlantic flight from Hong Kong to London's Heathrow airport to land at Stansted airport, north of the British capital, as a  quot;precautionary measure quot;, officials said."
World," Israel could end up on a collision  course with the European Union and face sanctions like  apartheid era South Africa unless the Israeli Palestinian  conflict is resolved, a confidential government report warns."
Business,"Martha Stewart may be living in prison cell basics, but outside her company soldiers on. Now, it sees a future in furniture. The jailed diva #39;s company rolled out additions to its Signature furniture "
Business,"Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ltd., the mobile-phone venture owned by Sony Corp. and Ericsson AB, said third-quarter profit rose 45 percent on camera phone demand and forecast this quarter will be its strongest."
Sci/Tech,"Vonage, an Internet phone service provider, and emergency telecom specialist Intrado say together they #39;ve conducted successful trials of an advanced means of making emergency phone calls using the Internet."
Sports,Thierry Henry scored his first international goal for four months to help struggling France snatch a badly needed 2-0 victory over Cyprus.
Sports,"Tim Thomas was airborne one second and a chalk outline the next. That #39;s how quickly Jason Collins, the Nets #39; center, knocked Thomas out of last year #39;s playoffs and revealed a softer, gentler "
Business,"According to the World Economic Forums ranking, for the second straight year the most competitive economy is Finlands one. Finland hit the top for the quality of its public institutions and the high "
Business,"Review Evesham #39;s first attempt at a Media Center PC, the eMedia, was, to be honest, far from perfect. But the UK PC maker learned from the mistakes it made, and went back to the drawing board."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US bank, on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 29 percent, helped by its purchase of FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,National City Corp. on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 72 percent as the financial holding company benefited from its corporate and consumer businesses and recent acquisitions.
Business,"LONDON, October 14 (newratings.com) - Sony Ericsson posted robust profit growth for 3Q04, with the company #39;s quarterly pre-tax profits more than tripling from the one year ago levels."
Business,"France, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden are violating European Union law by favouring chips made by Intel over rival AMD when they buy computers, the European Commission has said in formal charges."
Business,"President Bush has yet to sign the corporate-tax bill that includes sales-tax relief for Washington state, and there are lots of details to fill in."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has said it is trying to track down the people behind a pirated copy of the forthcoming Halo 2 game. A version of the eagerly awaited Xbox game has appeared on net piracy sites and newsgroups, almost a month before making it into the shops."
Sci/Tech,PayPal began getting back to normal Tuesday afternoon and improved significantly on Wednesday after a 4-day intermittent problem left many users unable to access their accounts.
Sci/Tech,"Sony executives yesterday said they  quot;fell asleep quot; in the portable music market - but the company is awake now. Sony plans to improve its position in the market by next year, promising a range of products that aim at Apple #39;s iPod."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has unveiled two new enterprise-class storage arrays which, despite being aimed at different markets, can be managed through a single interface and data can be replicated between them."
Sci/Tech,"Dell (DELL) will set out Thursday to conquer markets dominated by Apple (APPL), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and others with products that include its first small digital music player, photo printer and plasma TV."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released fresh security updates for Office, and an update to its MSN messenger application. The MSN Messenger update brings the product to version 4.0."
Sports,"New York Yankees starter Jon Lieber, center, hands off the ball to manager Joe torre, left, as he leaves the game against the Boston Red Sox in the in the 8th inning of the game 2 of the American League championship series at Yankee Stadium in New York "
Sports,Leg spinner Anil Kumble captured seven wickets for 48 runs as Australia were dismissed for 235 on the first day of the second test on Thursday.
Sports,England head into a five-month World Cup qualifying break with top slot in Group Six and the knowledge they can ill-afford to be complacent next year.
Sports,and predicted the victory would be more impressive than Italy #39;s. The German knows he could be sacked if Scotland 
Business,"Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s largest mobile- phone maker, said profit may drop for a second straight quarter after reporting a 20 percent decline in third-quarter earnings as it cut prices in a bid to regain market share."
Business,  Finance Minister Ralph Goodale says he #39;s looking at another round of tax cuts after revealing the federal government posted a  $9.
Sports,"MADRAS, India : Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh grabbed two wickets in three balls to lead India #39;s fightback in the second cricket Test against Australia here."
Sports,"Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya could be summoned to a meeting of Formula One #39;s governing body, the FIA, to explain his conduct, according to reports."
Sports,The Mets made the expected changes to Art Howe #39;s former staff in announcing yesterday that only pitching coach Rick Peterson would be retained.
Sports,"If we #39;re talking about 15-year-old kids and Game Boy video games, well, then, it must be time for another On Golf column. Michelle Wie is back in the news, fresh off her latest birthday last week, meaning "
Sports,Lindsay Davenport will take over the number one spot from Amelie Mauresmo when the rankings are released next week after reaching the Kremlin Cup quarter-finals 
Sports,West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez was more concerned about the 89 yards in penalties than the 300-plus yards of rushing offense piled up by his Mountaineers.
World,"Eight civilians were killed and at least three were wounded in two blasts in Baghdad #39;s fortified Green Zone, which houses government offices, Lieutenant Colonel James Hutton, a US military "
World,"General Motors Europe is to slash its workforce by around a fifth, cutting as many as 12,000 jobs in a bid to halt chronic losses in the region."
World,"World News, GAZA - Israeli air strikes killed five Palestinians in Gaza Thursday as the Palestinian death toll rose to 100 in a 16-day-old army offensive aimed at crushing militants behind rocket salvoes into Israel."
World,"The German government has reiterated its opposition to sending troops to Iraq, after a top German official suggested otherwise. A spokesman for German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the German leader told "
World,"The counting of ballots from Afghanistan #39;s Oct. 9 presidential election began after a delay caused by allegations of voting irregularities, the country #39;s electoral commission said."
World,"A European court struck down fines totaling 100.8 million euros (\$125 million) on HVB Group, Dresdner Bank AG and three German competitors for fixing European currency- conversion rates."
Business,fare carrier Southwest Airlines Co. said Thursday that its third quarter profit rose 12.3 percent to beat Wall Street expectations despite higher fuel costs.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft released a  quot;cumulative security update quot; for Internet Explorer (MS04-38) that plugs eight holes in the popular browser, as well as six other unique patches for vulnerabilities that the company rated as critical."
Sci/Tech,"Virus writers are attempting to take over computer users #39; PCs by enticing them to click on a malicious programme masquerading as lurid photos of England soccer captain David Beckham, according to a security firm."
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc has taken its new stance on software patents in order to protect innovation in the industry as a whole, not just the open source community, according to a European regulator."
Sports,"Chennai, Oct 14 (UNI) Leg spinner Anil Kumble #39;s devastating spell of seven for 48 helped India skittle out Australia for 235 runs in their first essay on the opening day of the second TVS cup series Test at the MA Chidambaram stadium here today."
Business,"Italy has sunk down the list of the world #39;s most competitive countries because of bureaucracy, infrastructures and high taxes, a report by the World Economic Forum has revealed."
Business," Citigroup Inc.  on Thursday said third quarter profit rose 13 percent, topping most Wall Street forecasts, as growth in consumer businesses offset declining stock and bond market revenue."
Business," General Motors Corp.  on Thursday posted slightly stronger quarterly earnings, but the results were at the low end of its own forecast and the company cut its earnings outlook for the year due to slower growth in Asia Pacific and mounting losses in Europe."
Business," The cost of goods imported into the United States rose by a smaller than expected 0.2 percent in September, a government report showed on Thursday, as petroleum import costs rose a modest 0.6 percent."
Business," Bank of America Corp. , the No. 3 U.S. bank, on Thursday said third quarter profit rose 29 percent, helped by its purchase of FleetBoston Financial Corp. and growth in deposits and credit card issuance."
World," Freight company MK Airlines confirmed on Thursday that one of its Ghanaian registered Boeing 747 cargo planes crashed in Halifax, Canada, killing all six crew members aboard."
Business," The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in August to its second highest level on record, fueled by the highest oil import prices in 23 years and record imports from China, the U.S. government said on Thursday."
World," Two bombs apparently carried in by insurgents exploded at an outdoor market and a popular cafe in Baghdad's heavily guarded Green Zone on Thursday, killing eight civilians and wounding a number of others, a U.S. military spokesman said."
Business," General Motors Europe announced Thursday that it plans to cut 12,000 jobs on the continent by the end of 2006 in a plan aimed at saving  #36;617 million per year."
World," ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP)   Africa must brace itself for an AIDS time bomb as 8,000 people are infected with HIV a day in the region worst hit by the pandemic, the United Nations warned Thursday."
World," US President George W. Bush and Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry battled over Iraq, terrorism, health care, and jobs, hoping their final debate would break their deadlocked race."
Business,"US car giant General Motors says it is to shed 12,000 jobs in Europe, with Germany bearing the brunt of the losses."
Business,"Japanese-Swedish mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson reports a tripling of its third-quarter profit, driven by sales of new camera phones."
Business,"day general strike in Nigeria is expected to end shortly, with neither the unions nor government giving ground."
World,"Eight people have been killed in two blasts in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, the US military says."
World,One Chinese hostage held by Islamic militants dies and one is freed in a rescue mission by Pakistan's army.
World,Scientists have found using a mobile phone for at least 10 years increased the risk of ear tumours.
Business,"The European Commission's former chief accountant, who said the EU budget was open to fraud, will fight her dismissal."
World,The Sierra Leone navy seizes six South Korean trawlers after catching them fishing in their waters.
World,The US State Department objects to a bill that would require it to set up an office on anti-Semitism.
World,A sacked Indian film censor who refused to approve a movie on Gujarat riots sues a politician for defamation.
Sports,Not since Australia beat South Africa in the 1999 World Cup semi-finals has there been such a southern hemisphere takeover of this stadium and the All Blacks took the opportunity to throw down a gauntlet to next year #39;s Lions.
World,Servers seized by the FBI from the Indymedia alternative media network have been returned.
Sports,"Well, well, well. The Redskins topped 20 points for the first time since The Restoration. Will wonders ever cease? Quickly now, who had Week 13 in the office pool?"
World,A US judge refuses to lower the \$1million bail for a woman accused of stalking Catherine Zeta Jones.
Sci/Tech,"Those the gods wish to destroy, they first make really dumb"
Business,"Nokia lost market share in the United States, its biggest market, but said it made ""substantial gains"" in Western Europe."
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Business,"The \$1.02 per share reported was in line with estimates, as growth in consumer businesses offset declining stock and bond market revenue."
World,"  Swarms of locusts that have devastated crops and pastures across West Africa may hit countries as far away as Pakistan, a UN agency said yesterday as it announced an intensified control campaign. The desert locusts are moving into southwest Libya, southern Algeria, and the borders of Morocco, the Rome based UN Food and Agriculture Organization said. Other swarms were ..."
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Sci/Tech,"Hollywood must embrace digital technologies but also fight film piracy, says new US movie industry supremo."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon attorney Sarah Deutsch and washingtonpost.com's David McGuire discuss the Supreme Court case allowing Internet service providers to keep their customers' identities secret, even if the recording industry suspects them of illegally sharing music online."
World,"RUESSELSHEIM, Germany - General Motors Europe announced Thursday that it plans to cut 12,000 jobs on the continent by the end of 2006 in a plan aimed at saving \$617 million per year.    The company said that 90 percent of the cuts would be made in 2005..."
World,"BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip - Israeli tanks and bulldozers pulled back from this Palestinian town Thursday, after tearing up roads, flattening strawberry greenhouses and knocking down walls of dozens of houses in what residents said was the most devastating raid in four years of fighting.    The two-day foray into Beit Lahiya was part of a major Israeli military offensive in the northern Gaza Strip, now in its third week..."
World,"FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - People who went to a local clinic to get a flu shot didn't receive the vaccine they wanted..."
World," Jon Lieber took a shutout into the eighth inning and John Olerud backed him with a two run homer in the sixth off Pedro Martinez as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 3 1 Wednesday night for a 2 0 lead in their AL championship series rematch. In the National League series opener Wednesday night, Albert Pujols homered early, Larry Walker delivered three key hits and the St..."
World," Two bombs apparently carried in by insurgents exploded at an outdoor market and a popular cafe in Baghdad's heavily guarded Green Zone on Thursday, killing eight civilians and wounding a number of others, a U.S. military spokesman said..."
World," Stepping up raids before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, U.S. forces traded fire with insurgents in the Sunni stronghold of Ramadi, officials said Thursday, while troops detained 10 people, including two suspected insurgent leaders, in a sweep of Baqouba..."
World,"RUESSELSHEIM, Germany - General Motors Europe announced Thursday that it plans to cut 12,000 jobs on the continent by the end of 2006 in a plan aimed at saving \$617 million per year.    The company said that 90 percent of the cuts would be made in 2005..."
Sci/Tech,"It's been possible for years to watch television on a personal computer, but not many people do. The reasons are simple: mediocre picture and sound quality and the ergonomics of it all. TVs don't need to boot up."
World," Bill O'Reilly, whose Fox News Channel show is the highest rated cable news program, has been accused of sexual harassment by one of his producers. O'Reilly says the complaint is a politically motivated extortion attempt..."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists pinpoint a protein they believe holds the key to hearing, and maybe new treatments for deafness."
Sci/Tech,"A scheme which bans fishing east of Lundy Island is having a very beneficial effect on marine wildlife, says English Nature."
Sci/Tech,"By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV     BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AP) -- A rocket carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the international space station streaked into orbit on Thursday, the latest flight of a Russian space vehicle to fill in for grounded U.S. shuttles..."
Sci/Tech,"At least 50 percent of the world's species, including the dinosaurs, went extinct 65 million years ago. While most scientists now blame this catastrophe on a large meteorite impact, others wonder if there is more to the story."
Sci/Tech,"By MICHELLE SPITZER     JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) -- Health officials are scurrying to secure flu vaccines so the elderly, who are most vulnerable to influenza, have first access to shots after the nation's supply was cut in half.    ""We're begging, borrowing and stealing from every source we can come up with,"" said Paula Frank, a clinical consulting nurse for the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center..."
Sci/Tech,"Based on 18 months of Envisat observations, this high-resolution global atmospheric map of nitrogen dioxide pollution makes clear just how human activities impact air quality."
Sports,The BCS tried to spread joy and big bucks around the country Sunday and had its typical result. USC and Oklahoma came out the big winners and will play for the national champion in the Orange Bowl.
Sports,THE sight of Andrew Strauss delivering the penultimate over of this mismatch said more about the state of Zimbabwe cricket than any number of words.
Sci/Tech,SUMMIT COUNTY - The Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guideway Authority (CIFGA) has released its final report saying magnetic levitation could be a viable transit alternative from Denver to Eagle County.
Sports,Billy Volek made his fourth start of the season for the Titans and threw for 269 yards with three scores on 21-of-35 passing in a 51-24 loss to the Colts.
Sports,"To paraphrase Basil Fawlty in the memorable sketch about Germans, Arsne Wenger did it once and got away with it. The Arsenal manager dropped Jens Lehmann for the "
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos travels to Tokyo to find out what might be winding up on U.S. shelves in the not-too-distant future.
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos travels to Tokyo to find out what may soon be on U.S. shelves.
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos travels to Tokyo to find out what may soon be on U.S. shelves.
Sci/Tech,"By MICHAEL HILL    (AP) -- Americans are more calorie-conscious and holding the line on weight gain after years of expanding waistlines, according to a market survey released Wednesday, but nutrition experts were wary of the findings.    The NPD Group's annual survey on eating habits found the portion of overweight Americans holding at 62 percent for a second year..."
Sci/Tech,"  The European Commission has asked four European Union (E.U.) countries to justify why they favor Intel Corp. processors in computers for public authorities, it announced Wednesday."
Sports,A lacklustre Real Madrid lost further ground to Barcelona at the top of the Primera Liga table after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Villarreal last night.
Business,The head of Bank of America says the banking giant is unexpectedly gaining northeastern customers just six months after its acquisition of FleetBoston.
Sci/Tech,"The player lets the listener choose MP3 or WMA music, ripped from CDs or downloaded from online music sites. The Zen Micro provides intuitive vertical scrolling to allow users to move through easy-to-use menus "
Sci/Tech, Microsoft has warned of seven newly found flaws in its software that could allow an attacker to steal data and take over a personal computer running the Windows operating system.
Sports,Amelie Mauresmo could lose her world number one status this week after pulling out of the Kremlin Cup because of a thigh injury. The Frenchwoman sustained the injury during the final of the Porsche Grand Prix 
Business,"Swedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson more than tripled its third-quarter pretax profits, gained market share on booming demand for its camera phones and "
Sci/Tech,"If I want to use the online banking services, I have to use IE. Why? No good reason I can fathom. Heaven knows IE isn #39;t more secure than Firefox (oh, were it so!"
Sports,It #39;s no coincidence that Tracy #39;s Dodgers overachieved while Jackson #39;s last Laker teams will go down as underachievers.
Sci/Tech," The Federal Communications Commission is set next month to decide how to auction spectrum to wireless carriers to bring high speed Internet service to  airlines as early as next year. But, regulators have been boxed into a corner: promote low prices and great features, or ensure the service works reliably."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. trade deficit, propelled by a record foreign oil bill, surged to  #36;54 billion in August, the second highest level in history. The politically sensitive deficit with China hit a new high as American retailers upped their orders for cell phones, toys and televisions."
Sci/Tech," Software exports from India's technology hub of Bangalore shot up 34 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period the previous year, an official said."
Sci/Tech," It's safe to say that entrepreneurially inclined Americans have never had more help and encouragement in pursuing their dreams: Web sites, newsletters, chat rooms, and blogs supply a constant feed of information. Government and private agencies offer counsel, workshops, and networking. Scores of advice books targeted at entrepreneurs are published each year."
Business,Apple Computer Inc. shares rose as much as 6.5 percent after the company said fourth-quarter net income more than doubled on surging demand for iPods and forecast profit and sales this quarter that will beat analysts #39; estimates.
Business,"Cell phone maker Sony Ericsson nearly doubled its third-quarter profit, the company announced Thursday, thanks to continued sales of its new feature-rich phones that boast bright colors, improved cameras and faster speeds."
Sports,"Conventional wisdom said that when the Cardinals and Astros hooked up in the National League Championship Series, there might be a few runs scored."
Sports,Plummer to remove sticker: Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer cut a deal with the NFL on Wednesday to remove the sticker memorializing former teammate Pat Tillman from his helmet in exchange for finding other ways to honor him.
Sports,"Less than a week after a historic 29-17 victory over Pittsburgh - UConn #39;s first as a Big East Conference member -he Huskies were no match for the conference #39;s best team, West Virginia."
Sports,The Cardinals' late-season acquisition of outfielder Larry Walker continues to reap dividends.
Sports,"The Astros lifted a 42-year-old hex when they eliminated the Braves Monday night and advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Houston lifers such as Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell were finally liberated from years of postseason futility, but former Yankee Andy Pettitte, already the owner of four World ..."
Sports,"If tired-armed righthander Orlando Hernandez continues to feel better, he may well get the call for Game 4 Saturday ahead of Javier Vazquez . Hernandez, who has not pitched this postseason, threw 40 pitches in the bullpen yesterday and came through it well, according to Yankees manager Joe Torre ."
Sports,"We try not to make assumptions, but can we all agree that Mariano Rivera's commute to work yesterday was a little bit easier and decidedly less stressful than the one the day before?"
Sports,"When Derek Jeter was a 19-year-old shortstop for Single A Tampa, manager Jake Gibbs watched him play a few games and gave Jeter the green light on the bases. Gibbs trusted Jeter's instincts so much that he was comfortable letting him decide when he should try and steal."
Sports,"The man who delivered the knockout punch was picked up from the Seattle scrap heap just after the All-Star Game. Before that, John Olerud certainly hadn't figured on facing Pedro Martinez in Yankee Stadium in October."
Sports,"The extent of Red Sox ace Curt Schilling's ankle injury virtually guarantees that he will not be in top form until surgeons repair his damaged right ankle after the season, according to medical experts."
Sports,"All the baseball world yesterday learned that a pitcher's ankle bone is connected to his pitching bone, but the late-afternoon revelation here at Yankee Stadium was the medical/anatomical bulletin that Curt Schilling's ankle bone is connected to Derek Lowe's pitching bone."
Sports,"From the book,  quot;The Rivals quot; by the baseball writers of the Boston Globe and New York Times, published by St. Martin's Press."
Sports,"College field hockey: Bryant at Stonehill, 3:30 p.m.; Bentley at Tufts, 4 p.m.; Fitchburg St. at Regis, 4 p.m.; Westfield St. at Framingham St., 4 p.m.; Franklin Pierce at Assumption, 4 p.m.; Babson at Amherst, 4 p.m.; Conn. College at Mt. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m."
Sci/Tech,"Move over, terrorism. Attorney General John Ashcroft pledges to make fighting piracy a top priority for the Justice Department. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"Critical hardware is back in hand, but websites run by the collective news organization remain offline after a mysterious seizure. Nobody seems to know who confiscated the servers or why. By Wendy M. Grossman."
Sci/Tech,The Science Network launches its first program in an effort to educate the masses about stem-cell research and other vital topics. Don't yawn -- you need this. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,"Advancements in nanotechnology are increasingly being applied in the water-purification industry, where keeping harmful microbes out of drinking water requires nano-scale innovation. By Michael Bradbury."
Sci/Tech,"Linking hybrid motors with diesel engines would create the most fuel-efficient mainstream vehicles to date, auto industry experts say. While the technology is already used for buses, automakers look to extend it to other vehicles. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Forget about cumbersome, multifunctional PDAs. The future is an open book. By Bruce Sterling from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"The Food and Drug Administration gives doctors the go-ahead to implant radio frequency microchips in patients. When scanned, the chips will release patients' medical information to doctors, speeding care."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Sun have declared some progress in their efforts to achieve interoperability citing co-operation on web services standardisation and deployment of Windows on Sun systems.
Sci/Tech,"Harvard scientists ask the school's ethics board to allow production of embryonic stem cells. If approved, the controversial procedure would boost research that could lead to cures for many diseases."
Sci/Tech,"By LINDA A. JOHNSON     (AP) -- The way a girl grows during adolescence and even in the womb may play an important, if murky, role in her risk of breast cancer later in life, a study suggests..."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Pocket DJ 5 has bigger drive, smaller price tag. Virgin's got a tiny tunesmith, too."
Sci/Tech,Pocket DJ 5 undercuts price of iPod Mini music player. Consumer push also includes plasma-screen TVs.
Sci/Tech,By MICHAEL LIEDTKE     SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Things are going so well for Internet powerhouse Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) these days that even some of its toughest competition is helping to boost its profits...
Sci/Tech,"By MARK JEWELL    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- The surveillance cameras that keep watch over our daily activities are being watched..."
Sports,"IN football terms, it #39;s simply known as an offensive line, but Jets right tackle Kareem McKenzie compares it to an orchestra. Call it the Meadowlands Pops."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US bank, on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 29 percent, helped by its purchase of FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,"Microsoft has unveiled its Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005, its media-centric computing offering, which allows users to access the usual capabilities of a Windows XP-based PC but focussed on delivering media content such as music, digital photography "
Business,"Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it agreed to buy rival health plan First Health Group Corp."
Business,The European Commission on Wednesday expanded its investigation to determine whether public institutions in Europe gave an unfair advantage to Intel Corp.
Business,"Staff at National Irish and Northern Banks must be protected if the institutions are sold, a leading finance union warned today. Larry Broderick, general secretary of the Irish Bank Officials Association (IBOA "
Sci/Tech,"Virus writers are exploiting the publicity surrounding England football captain David Beckham, offering photos proving that he has been having an affair, to infect computer users PCs with the malicious Hackarmy trojan virus."
Sports,"WTA rankings, which is released on Monday, will see Lindsay Davenport taking over the top spot from France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo after the American reaching the Kremlin Cup quarter "
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam has played in the Samsung World Championship every year since 1995, winning the title three times. So Sorenstam has as good of a perspective as anyone about what the tournament means to players."
Sci/Tech,"Human activity has raised the risk of more heat waves like last years, which gave Europe probably its hottest summer since 1500, scientists said on Wednesday."
World, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder travels to Libya to add impetus to the former pariah state's transition to democracy and finalise several major business deals.
Sci/Tech,"On the heels of a new Netscape preview release and the launch of Firefox 1.0, a UK company has released a web browser it claims is more secure than Internet Explorer (IE) or Firefox."
World," Insurgents set off explosives at an outdoor market and a cafe popular with Americans inside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday, killing eight civilians and wounding others, officials said.    The attack appeared to be the first time insurgents have successfully infiltrated and set off bombs in the heart of the U.S. Iraqi leadership of the country..."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 14 (newratings.com) - Apple Computer (AAPL.NAS) reported its highest fourth-quarter sales in the past nine years for 4Q FY04, while the company #39;s quarterly profits more than doubled on ay/y basis."
Business,"DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Coventry Health Care Inc. is buying managed health care company First Health Group Corp. for \$1.8 billion in cash and stock in a deal that would create a national health benefits company "
Business," Oil and gas company Nexen Inc. posted higher third quarter earnings on Thursday, but also lowered its production target for the year."
Business,The owners of the Northern Bank have confirmed for the first time that it may be on the market. The National Australia Bank has said it will consider selling its operations on both sides of the Irish border.
Business,Walt Disney Co. has given maverick Hollywood movie moguls Harvey and Bob Weinstein notice that it intends to end their Oscar-winning partnership after 12 years.
Business,"In the first major insurance fallout from four hurricanes that inflicted billions of dollars of damage in Florida, Allstate Corp. said Wednesday that it would restrict sales of insurance policies in the state."
Sci/Tech,"ENGLAND soccer captain David Beckham is at the centre of a fresh scandal, this time an innocent victim involving a Spanish prostitute."
Sports,"Anil Kumble led a fightback by India, trailing 1-0 in the four-match cricket series, as Australia slumped to 235 all out on the first day of the second Test."
Sports,Turkish Cypriot brothers Halil and Husnu Falyali have said they were close to buying Fulham football club and that if they took control would look to sign players of the calibre of England captain David Beckham.
Sports,Mauresmo was a runner-up in Moscow and a winner in Philadephia last year while Davenport didn #39;t play at all due to injury. According to the new standings released today Mauresmo has 4395 points to Davenport #39;s 4380.
Sports,GOALS in either half from Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy lifted the Dutch in this World Cup qualifier today. Marco van Basten #39;s blundering side got off to a slow start and were put to the test 
World,"General Motors Europe will slash its workforce by around a fifth, cutting as many as 12,000 jobs in a bid to halt chronic losses in the region, the world #39;s biggest carmaker said on Thursday."
World,"Police commanders toured the Al Aqsa Mosque compound Thursday, ahead of a final decision by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on whether to restrict access of Muslim worshippers."
Sci/Tech,"HD DVD is gaining momentum with Hollywood studios. Several studios have announced their intentions to go with the Toshiba format, among them New Line Cinema, Paramount "
Sci/Tech,"ASP NetSuite on Thursday unveiled the latest version of its hosted applications suite with a focus on ""upsell"" and e-commerce functionality."
Sci/Tech," ITunes finally launched in Canada on Thursday, bringing with it over 700,000 songs, exclusive tracks, celebrity playlists and multiple CD burning rights."
Sci/Tech,A computer crash that forced a pre-election test of electronic voting machines to be postponed was trumpeted by critics as proof of the balloting technology's unreliability.
Sci/Tech,"By ELLEN SIMON    NEW YORK (AP) -- Need any proof that traditional media can send readers to the Web? Look no further than this week's Doonesbury.    The cartoon, which is in about 1,400 daily and Sunday newspapers and appears online at ""Slate,"" this week features character Mark Slackmeyer as Mr..."
Sci/Tech,"With its new Walkman music player, Sony has broken with its tradition of promoting its own proprietary formats. The NW-HD3 will let users import and export tracks in the "
Business,"Justice may be blind, but it ain #39;t cheap: Tyco International #39;s (nyse: TYC - news - people ) former chief executive and chief financial officer say their legal bills have topped \$25 million and they want a second insurance company to pick up the extras."
Sports,Australia captain George Gregan has signed a three-year contract with the Wallabies which will take him through the 2007 World Cup in France.
Sci/Tech,"Search Engines and The Meta Description Tag\\The keywords and phrases you use in your Meta description tag don't affect your page's ranking in the search engines (for the most part), but this tag can still come in handy in your overall SEO campaigns. What Is the Meta Description Tag?\\The Meta ..."
Sci/Tech," Ten or more years of mobile phone use can dramatically increase the risk of developing a benign tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm."
Sci/Tech," Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, reported lower third quarter earnings on Thursday after cutting handset prices to win back market share but said sales volumes were strong as it moves into the key year end shopping season."
Sci/Tech," A Swedish geologist has found what appears to be the oldest known fossil from a mammal ever found in Scandinavia  #151; a 145 million year old tooth from a prehistoric rodent, a Swedish university said Thursday."
World, A Virgin Atlantic flight from Hong Kong to London was forced to divert to a less busy airport by what turned out to be a hoax bomb threat.
World, A man identified as a Turkish truck driver kidnapped in Iraq was beheaded in a video shown on an Islamic Web site Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"Plus: Adobe strong despite drop...Linux demand lifts Red Hat profit...Strong sales of phones, other gadgets boost PalmOne profit."
Business,Credit Suisse First Boston raised estimates on Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) and raised the target price. CSFB said the company #39;s latest fiscal fourth-quarter results were the strongest since 
Business,"CHARLOTTE, NC Bank of America #39;s third-quarter profit meets Wall Street #39;s expectations with a continued boost in business from the FleetBoston Financial merger."
Business,Treasury debt prices ticked higher briefly before turning flat on Thursday after jobless claims rose more than forecast and the US trade deficit balooned even wider than expected.
Business,"Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson has reported a steep year-on-year incline in revenues for the third quarter, as the public appetite for sophisticated handsets heightens."
Business,Merck (MRK) officials on Wednesday called a press conference to reiterate that they did not believe until last month that Vioxx raised users #39; risk of heart attacks or strokes.
Sci/Tech,"MSN Music is a US-only shop, unlike iTunes, and doesn #39;t offer any gift certificates or purchase allowances, although those are planned for later."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has added nVidia Quadro graphics technology to the Java Workstations it detailed last month. The vendor has included the technology in its W1100z and W2100z models, which are based on AMD "
Sports," Scott Rolen is contributing again  #151; and that's bad news for the Houston Astros. The Cardinals twice rallied from a two run deficit in their 10 7 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the National League championship series on Wednesday night. Rolen was responsible for tying it the second time, ending a 3 for 32 slump with a line drive single in the fifth inning."
Sports," Hubie Brown is back the Memphis Grizzlies  #151; and nobody is surprised. Even after coaching the Grizzlies to the best season in franchise history, Brown declined to talk about his future with the team. He insisted he had to get a checkup and talk things over with his family  #151; all before deciding whether to return for another season."
Sports,"For all of the fuss about Pedro Martinez #39;s genealogical assertions, the critical factor in the American League Championship Series has been Boston #39;s inability to provide for its pitchers."
Sports,Former Scotland manager Craig Brown insists the only person who should be allowed to decide Berti Vogts #39; future is Vogts himself.
Sports,American Robby Ginepri advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy in Vienna on Thursday with a 6-2 6-1 win over fifth-seeded Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand.
Sports, Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal is expected to plead guilty in Atlanta traffic court Thursday to his second drunken driving charge.
World, Skipper Marvan Atapattu hit a sparkling hundred to lead Sri Lanka to 293 6 in the last day night league match against Pakistan at Gaddafi stadium here.
Business,"Apple Computer has announced that its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled because of continued strong sales of iPod music players, beating Wall Street estimates by a wide margin despite a shortage of semiconductors used in its computers."
Business,"The Nordics fared well because of their long-held ideals of keeping corruption clamped down and respect for contracts, rule of law and dedication to one-on-one business relationships."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US bank, on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 29 percent, helped by its purchase of FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,Coventry Health Care Inc. on Thursday said it agreed to buy rival health plan First Health Group Corp. for \$1.8 billion in stock and cash as it looks to expand its geographic reach and keep pace with rivals.
Business,"Shares of ATA Holdings Corp. (ATAH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped as much as 22 percent on the Nasdaq on Thursday morning after a Wall Street Journal report that America West "
Business,  An arm of Shell International announced Thursday a 20 year deal to provide 500 million cubic feet of liquid natural gas per day to a receiving terminal Sempra Energy is developing.
Business,"Recreational vehicle maker Winnebago Industries Inc. (WGO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday as more people "
Business,"Struggling Italian carrier Alitalia said it lost euro620 million (US\$767 million) in the first half of the year, almost double the airline #39;s euro315 million (US\$360 million) losses for the same period the previous year."
Business,Chinese textile manufacturers saidThursday they are  quot;highly concerned quot; by a petition posted by United States textile industry to limit Chinese textile products in the US market.
Business,The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is in line to be the next chancellor of the Texas A amp;M University System. Robert D. McTeer Jr.
Sci/Tech,A Russian rocket carrying two cosmonauts and one US astronaut launched successfully Thursday on a mission to the International Space Station.
Sci/Tech,Infected computers can be used as  quot;zombies quot; to send spam or launch attacks on Web sites. Spreading Trojans via chat rooms is not unusual.
Sci/Tech,"Online search-engine leader Google is targeting the computer hard drive with software that promises to scour the clutter of documents, e-mails, instant messages and other stored files."
Sci/Tech,"UK record companies today fired the opening salvo in their legal battle with music fans who illegally share tracks on the internet, winning a court order to obtain the names and addresses of 28 people alleged to have given away tens of thousands of tracks "
Sci/Tech,"Consumers buy Dell products directly from the company rather than through retail stores. That has allowed Dell to gobble market share for PCs, laptops and servers and become the No."
Sci/Tech,"Police in Austin, Texas, want to question a Yorkshire man over allegations that he had sex with a teenage girl he met in an internet chatroom."
Sci/Tech,"The pack addresses several stability issues with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Entourage and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications for Office 2004."
Sci/Tech,"  Nobody can claim that Burt Rutan, the innovative aerospace designer, doesnt have his head in the cloudsand his eyes focused on the stars."
Sports,Hometown hero Yao Ming scored 14 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an 88-86 win over the Sacramento Kings Thursday night in the first ever NBA game played in China.
Sports,"Bernie Ecclestone says he #39;s not prepared to negotiate his offer to promote the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The race was given provisional status on the 2005 Formula One calendar, pending successful "
Sports,"  Fresh off a convincing win in Game One of the National League Championship Series, the St. Louis Cardinals will try to use another favorable pitching matchup Thursday when they meet the Houston Astros in Game Two."
Sports,"Australian captain George Gregan has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union for three years, the ARU and the ACT Brumbies said Thursday."
World,"Two suicide bombers killed five people, including three US nationals, on Thursday in one of the bloodiest attacks inside Baghdad #39;s fortified Green Zone, and America #39;s top enemy in Iraq claimed responsibility."
World,"A firefighter walks past a large section of a Boeing 747cargo plane owned by MK Airlines of Britain at the Halifax International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 in Canada."
World,"BAGHDAD (CBS) Two explosions rocked Baghdad #39;s heavily fortified Green Zone in quick succession Thursday, killing five people, at least three of them Americans, according to reports."
World,"CAIRO, Egypt Oct. 14, 2004 - A man identified as a Turkish truck driver kidnapped in Iraq was beheaded in a video shown on an Islamic Web site Thursday."
World,AN Israeli army company commander has been suspended from duty while superiors investigate claims he fired 20 bullets into the prostrate body of a 13-year-old Palestinian girl.
World,"Former Haitian soldiers who fought to oust former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide say they intend to provide security to help stop street violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince."
World, Navy Lieut. Chris Saunders was honoured as a joyful father and a fearless sailor yesterday by mourners on both sides of the ocean following last week #39;s tragic fire on HMCS Chicoutimi.
World," In their final debate Wednesday night, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry didn't only thrust and parry for 90 minutes. They also displayed their strategy for the next 19 days."
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer is launching a suit against several prominent  participants in the insurance industry, including AIG and  broker Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, charging they engaged in  market manipulation, Spitzer's office said."
World," Confusion surrounded the start of vote  counting in Afghanistan's landmark presidential poll on  Thursday, with some election officials saying the tally had  begun but others adamant it had not."
Business, Copper prices declined a further 2  percent on Thursday on selling by hedge funds that has toppled  the key industrial metal off 16 year peaks hit on Monday.
World," The removal of Iraq's mothballed nuclear  facilities took around one year and was carried out by experts  with heavy machinery and demolition equipment, diplomats close  to the U.N. said on Thursday."
World," Somalia's new president, Abdullahi  Yusuf, called on the world to send peacekeepers to disarm the  militias that rule his anarchic country while pledging his help  to fight international terrorism."
World," A Ghanaian registered Boeing 747 cargo  jet crashed and burned on take off from Halifax airport in  eastern Canada on Thursday, killing all seven crew on board,  police said."
World, Russia and Iran said Thursday they had  finished construction of an atomic power plant in the Islamic  Republic    a project the United States fears Tehran could use  to make nuclear arms.
Business,"General Motors Corp.'s third-quarter earnings rose 3.5 percent, but the company's automotive business lost \$130 million primarily because of heavy losses in Europe and lower production and intense pricing pressure in North America."
Business,"The price of crude reaches a new high in the US,  driven up by official data showing a decline in heating oil stocks."
Business,"Struggling German department store KarstadtQuelle reaches agreement with its main union to cut 5,500 jobs,  a move which should help save  it 760m euros."
Business,Copper prices fall for the second day running amid fears of falling demand from key markets in China and the US.
Business,"Growth at Nokia Corp. #39;s (NYSE: NOK - message board) Networks division continues to keep company net sales afloat, with the Finnish vendor today predicting healthy times ahead for the cellular infrastructure market."
Business,"Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it agreed to buy rival health plan First Health Group Corp."
World,Jordan demands proof of a claim that senior al-Qaeda suspects are being held at a secret US base in the country.
Sports,"Els said the American-based Tour wants him to play in more events, but he considers himself a global golfer.  quot;I think they need to understand that I think the golfing world has changed "
Sports,DON #39;T think the Sven-Goran Eriksson formation team will keep performing the quickstep despite their cavalier style against Azerbaijan.
Sports,Chennai: Anil Kumble wove his magic over the strong Australian batting line up with a deadly seven for 48 to bundle out the visitors for 235 and give his team an opportunity to level the series after the opening day of the second cricket Test on Thursday.
Sports,"Lindsay Davenport has taken over as world number one on the WTA rankings list, following her 6-4, 6-2 win over Dinara Safina at the Kremlin Cup in Russia."
World,": A former soldier, rebel and warlord was sworn in today as the new President of Somalia in the latest attempt to unite the nation under a Central Government for the first time since 1991."
World,"Google has released a tool that lets people search documents, e-mails or spreadsheets stored on a PC."
Business,"Nokia has announced its third quarter results, beating expectations and growing market share, but showing a decline in revenues from mobile phones after a price cuts pushed through in the previous quarter."
Sci/Tech,"BAIKONUR, KAZAKHSTAN - A Russian-US crew lifted off on a two-day journey to the international space station, where their first priority will be to fix a broken generator."
Sports,"American Robby Ginepri advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy with a 6-2, 6-1 win Thursday over fifth-seeded Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand."
Sports,"Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal, who is serving a 21-day jail sentence for being arrested while on probation, pleaded guilty Thursday to his second drunk driving charge."
Sports,"After listening to Jerry Rice spend two days talking about his desire to move on to a team that will better utilize his services, the Oakland Raiders got the message Wednesday."
World," A Boeing 747 cargo jet registered in Ghana crashed and burned on take off from Halifax airport in the eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia on Thursday, killing all seven crew on board, police said."
Business,"General Motors lowered its forecast for the entire year only hours after announcing plans to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by 2006."
Sci/Tech,"According to anti-virus firm Sophos, there are quite a few messages posted about pictures of Beckham with a woman in an enticing position."
Sci/Tech,"rumoured Google desktop search is now available for download from desktop.google.com. The new beta application allows users to index and search their emails, documents, Web history and instant messenger chats."
Business,"Southwest Airlines Co. reported a 12 percent jump in profit today, as its decision to buy fuel in advance helped insulate the low-cost carrier from rising fuel prices."
Business,"The U.S. trade deficit, propelled by a record foreign oil bill, surged to \$54 billion in August, the second highest level in history."
World,Three American civilians were killed in a brazen attack that punctured any illusions of a safe haven in the capital.
World," Hometown hero Yao Ming scored 14 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an 88 86 win over the Sacramento Kings Thursday night in the first ever NBA game played in China.    The Rockets' Brad Miller led the scoring with 19 points, but it was the Houston center who garnered the most attention..."
World, A disappointing earnings report from General Motors Corp. and another rise in crude oil prices sent stocks lower Thursday as investors grew even more nervous about the economy...
World," Insurgents penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone and set off bombs at a market and a popular cafe Thursday, killing five people, including three Americans, the U.S. military said, in a bold attack on the compound housing the U.S..."
World," Insurgents penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone and set off bombs at a market and a popular cafe Thursday, killing seven people, including two Americans, the U.S. military said, in a bold attack on the compound housing the U.S..."
Business,Donald Trump and QVC learn that live television may promise plenty but deliver slowly.
Business,"Nokia, the world #39;s biggest cell phone maker, reported lower third-quarter earnings on Thursday after cutting prices to claw back market share, but said sales were strong as it enters the key Christmas season."
Business,"Russian gas company, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd, said it has signed a deal to supply Shell Eastern Trading Ltd with LNG over a 20 year period for the North American market, the AFX news agency reported on Thursday."
Business,"TOKYO: Toshiba said on Thursday it would make programmable microchips for Xilinx from the first quarter of the 2005 calendar year, in a deal seen helping shield the Japanese firm from fluctuations in global demand."
Business,"Marking what the companies believe is the beginning of continued cooperation in next-generation manufacturing technology, Toshiba Corp."
Sci/Tech," The state plans to start eight projects related to Everglades restoration, including building reservoirs that could ease suburban flooding and environmental damage from hurricanes, officials said Thursday."
Sports,"As the first day of the second Test between India and Australia in Chennai progressed, umpire David Shepherd #39;s face progressively turned deeper shades of mauve -- and the heat in Chennai had nothing to do with it."
Sports,David Beckham #39;s remarkable goal in England #39;s 2-0 victory over Wales has been overshadowed by the controversy over whether he picked up a second yellow card on purpose.
World,"G-8 countries, consisting of the seven largest industrialized countries and Russia met regarding Iran #39;s nuclear program. Iranian Deputy Prime Minister Gulariza Aghazade, the head of Iran #39;s atomic energy program "
World,Nigerian labor leaders say they will end a four-day old general strike called to protest rising fuel prices in Africa #39;s largest oil-producing nation.
World,"Counting of ballots began in Afghanistan Thursday, five days after the country #39;s first direct elections for president, the BBC reported."
Sci/Tech," MOJAVE, California nbsp;   Nobody can claim that Burt  Rutan, the innovative aerospace designer, doesn't have his head in the  cloudsand his eyes focused on the stars."
Sci/Tech, A fresh space station crew and one visiting cosmonaut are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS) after their Soyuz rocket pierced the skies above Kazakhstan during a flawless launch today.
Business,"THE UK is the 11th most competitive economy in the world, according to the World Economic Forums rankings. Finland topped the rankings as the most competitive economy, for the third time in the last four years."
Business,"America West Airlines is in talks to buy all or part of ATA Holdings Corp., parent of ATA Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday night on its Web site."
Business,"TOKYO, Oct 14, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- Toshiba Corp. said Thursday it has been entrusted with manufacturing high-end image-processing semiconductor chips for US chipmaker Xilinx Inc."
Business,"  Crude oil futures climbed back toward  $54 a barrel, with traders eagerly awaiting weekly petroleum data to find out how the recovery in the Gulf of Mexico has affected US oil and natural gas inventories."
Business,"ALL that was missing was a nice kiss on the bottom. Bracksie #39;s Government is forking out a lazy \$300 million so Macquarie Bank and Leighton Holdings, the victorious consortium in the Mitcham-Frankston tollroad "
Sci/Tech,"Google has released Google Desktop Search, which enables users to search their desktop computers using the same technology as Google #39;s online-search tool."
Sci/Tech,"According to reports, copies of the eagerly awaited Halo 2 Xbox game made an impromptu debut last night on Usenet groups and pirate sites."
Sci/Tech,"Austin police are working with overseas officials to bring charges against an English man for sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony."
Sci/Tech,"Halo 2, Microsoft #39;s most prized Xbox asset and its biggest hope for success this Christmas, has been leaked onto the Internet just days after developer Bungie officially completed work on the game and announced that it had shipped it off to manufacturing "
Sports,MANCHESTER United fans have been urged to boycott official club merchandise in a bid to thwart Malcolm Glazer #39;s planned 800million takeover of the club.
Sports," American Robby Ginepri advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy with a 6 2, 6 1 win Thursday over fifth seeded Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand."
Sports,"Formula One #39;s governing body will summon Juan Pablo Montoya to a meeting in December to explain his conduct, motor sport sources said today."
Sports,"Atlanta, GA -- Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal pleaded guilty on Thursday to his second drunken driving charge. The 2000 National League Rookie of the Year is currently serving a 21-day jail sentence "
Sports,"After spending part of his 42nd birthday Wednesday reiterating his dissatisfaction with his shrinking role with the Raiders and expressing his desire to play somewhere else, Jerry Rice scheduled an evening meeting with owner Al Davis to discuss the state "
Sci/Tech,"Crime has been a serious social problem for a long time.  Many crime-fighting methods have been tried, from more police on the streets to education to family values but none have been able to totally eliminate the problem."
Sci/Tech,"Known for its Internet search engine, Mountain View-based Google Inc. on Thursday announced a beta desktop search application that it says enables users to search their e-mail, files, web history, and chats."
Sci/Tech,Injunction sought to prevent export of journalists' data
Sci/Tech,Distraught staff receive counselling over unpaid bill
Sci/Tech,To prevent public interest issues being overlooked
Sci/Tech,The UK music industry is granted a court order forcing ISPs to reveal the names of alleged illegal file-sharers.
Sports,MALCOLM Glazers bid to takeover Manchester United was rumoured to be close to collapse following a dramatic fall in the club #39;s share prices.
Sci/Tech," MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=GOOG.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">GOOG.O</A> on  Thursday rolled out a preliminary version of its new desktop  search tool, making the first move against its major  competitors in the race to provide tools for finding  information buried in computer hard drives."
Sci/Tech," Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday said  customers will be able to make custom music CDs at 45 of its  U.S. coffee shops by later this month, the first step in a plan  to expand the service nationwide."
Sci/Tech,"The iPod digital music player is flying off store shelves faster than ever, prompting the media to conclude that Apple is no longer just a quirky little computer maker from Silicon Valley. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Google released a free tool today that lets people simultaneously search the Web and their personal computers for information, a move analysts described as a potential blow to rivals. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,Chinese leaders have closed a key economic meeting with pledges to maintain stable fiscal and monetary policies in 2005 and keep a tight lid on fixed-asset investment.
Business,"  Union workers on Sunday voted overwhelmingly against going out on strike at jet engine manufacturer Pratt  amp; Whitney, and the company #39;s final contract offer now goes into effect at midnight."
Business, China Resources Enterprise Ltd. (0291.HK) said it will issue 57.97 million new shares to its parent China Resources (Holdings) Co.
World,Israeli air strikes killed five Palestinians in Gaza Thursday as the Palestinian death toll rose to 100 in a 16-day-old army offensive aimed at crushing militants behind rocket salvoes into Israel.
Sci/Tech,The companies expand a security alliance to help businesses keep worms and viruses from getting onto their networks.
Sci/Tech,"Swedish research institute finds that 10 or more years of cell phone use may increase the risk of acoustic neuroma, a noncancerous tumor."
Sci/Tech,Telecommunications giant tries to attract consumers who make few long-distance calls with a \$20-per-month local plan.
Sci/Tech,"Intel touts WiMax, but analysts say it likely won't go beyond niche applications."
Sci/Tech," Online search engine leader Google Inc. is setting its sights on the computer desktop with a new software program that promises to scour through the clutter of documents, e mails, instant messages and other files stored on hard drives."
Business,SYDNEY: Australian dairy group and takeover target National Foods Ltd said today that New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra #39;s \$A1.6 billion bid is too low and its shares are worth \$A6.11 to \$A6.65 each.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc.  on Thursday rolled out a preliminary version of its new desktop search tool, making the first move against its major competitors in the race to provide tools for finding information buried in computer hard drives."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. took the wraps off its holiday lineup on Thursday, showing new printers, plasma televisions and music players that will soon be available through its Web site."
Sci/Tech," Nokia OYJ reported a 20 percent drop in third quarter profits on Thursday, citing disappointing mobile phone sales that will likely put a damper on fourth quarter results as well."
Sci/Tech," On Tuesday at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, Bill Gates showcased the third iteration of the couch potato software that fuels Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, MCE 2005 for short. It's the version Gates insists will lift these entertainment oriented (and often pricey) machines into the mainstream."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.'s  #36;21 per share hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. isn't good enough for shareholders to accept, PeopleSoft director A. George ""Skip"" Battle said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," For Apple Computer, will 2004 be remembered as a transformative year?"
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled product updates that will tie technology from the two companies more closely together in an effort to secure customer networks from worms and viruses.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Corp. reported a 20 percent decline in net profit for the third quarter on Thursday, due largely to cuts it made in the prices for its mobile phones. The Finnish handset manufacturer predicted that earnings would fall again in the fourth quarter."
Sci/Tech,"  The city of Paris intends to reduce its dependence on software suppliers with ""de facto monopolies,"" but considers an immediate switch of its 17,000 desktops to open source software too costly, it said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"January 15, 2005 -- a Saturday -- will almost certainly pass quietly on the bucolic Redmond, Washington, campus of Microsoft Corp. But for those in the field of information technology security, who often make a sport of following the company's struggles to secure its products, the date is certain to attract some notice: it's the third anniversary of a now-famous internal Microsoft e-mail dubbed the ""Trustworthy Computing"" memo.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Ten or more years of mobile phone use can dramatically increase the risk of developing a benign tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm."
Sci/Tech,"term use increases the risk of developing tumors, new research indicates."
Sci/Tech,store CD burning service will be installed in coffeehouses in Seattle and Texas.
Sci/Tech,"Google released a new Google Desktop Search tool today that allows people to scan their computers for information in the same way they use Google to search the web. Its ease of use, plus how it enhances the Google search experience, make it a compelling product to use."
Sci/Tech,"Google's new Google Desktop Search tool raises a number of search privacy issues. In this article, we'll look at some of the usual specters of search privacy plus some new things people should consider."
World," The removal of Iraq's mothballed nuclear facilities took around one year and was carried out by experts with heavy machinery and demolition equipment, diplomats close to the U.N. said on Thursday."
World," Bill Bryson, the American author who enjoys a cult following in Britain, lamented the demise of the red telephone box in his adopted homeland and its replacement by  quot;shower stalls quot;."
World," Four Americans killed in bombings in the Green Zone in Baghdad on Thursday were all employees of the private U.S. security firm DynCorp, a U.S. official said Thursday."
World," The first results released in Afghanistan's presidential election put President Hamid Karzai in the lead after 7513 votes were counted in the northern province of Kunduz, Afghanistan's electoral commission said."
World," Germany's defense minister rejected a U.S proposal to have NATO take over the U.S. led military mission in Afghanistan, saying Wednesday that his country wants to focus on stabilization."
Sci/Tech,"Google Desktop Search Has Launched\\Google quietly launched its Google Desktop Search today and a slew of bloggers have tested it, reviewed it, and are currently testing it, including yours truly. Google Desktop is a frightfully fast application which searches desktop documents, web browser history, and chat room conversations (in AOL's ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Wants to Improve Web Browsers\\Google yesterday responded to the buzz over Gbrowser.com, the mythical Google powered web browser that bloggers and forums have been buzzing over. In a statement to the Indian press, Google said that it was engaged in developing technology that was aimed at bringing about improvements ..."
Sci/Tech,"Expired Domain Names - Who's Getting Rich On Them?\\There is an interesting discussion at Cre8asite forums, I hadn't seen before in a search engine related forum about the number of companies that are buying up expired domains and putting Google adsense ads them. Google has a page for domain parking ..."
World,US tycoon Malcolm Glazer's plans for a controlling interest in Man Utd are reportedly close to collapse.
Sci/Tech,"Recent updates to IE contain a serious regression that leaves systems once more vulnerable to a flaw fixed more than two years ago, according to security researchers.\"
Sci/Tech,Online search engine leader Google introduced a new software program today that promises to scour through the clutter of files on hard drives.
Business,"Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s largest mobile- phone maker, said profit may drop for a second straight quarter. Earnings fell 20 percent in the three months ended in September because the company cut prices to regain market share."
Business," Mortgage rates edged lower as a weak employment report pointed to a softer economy, Freddie Mac reported Thursday."
Business,"Treasury debt prices climbed on Thursday as higher jobless claims, a widening trade deficit and record high oil prices gave the market a positive tilt."
Business," Should Merck have conducted a bigger trial to test the safety of its arthritis drug Vioxx? Merck (nyse: MRK   news   people ) pulled Vioxx from the market two weeks ago, but questions about the "
Business,"MCLEAN, Va. -- Mortgage rates have eased with help from last week #39;s disappointing government numbers on new jobs. The mortgage company Freddie Mac reports that 30-year fixed-rate mortgages now average 5.74 percent, down from 5.82 in last week #39;s survey."
Sports," The Houston Astros put their hopes in a pitcher untested in the postseason when they give Pete Munro the ball to start Game 2 of the NL Championship series on Thursday, one night after dropping the opener to the St. Louis Cardinals 10 7."
Sci/Tech,The British music industry has won a crucial High Court decision that forces Internet service providers to hand over the identity of people accused of using the Internet to swap free songs.
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM and Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled product updates that will tie technology from the two companies more closely together in an effort to secure customer networks from worms and viruses."
Sci/Tech,"NetSuite, Inc., today announced NetSuite 10.0, delivering new capabilities that have never before been available in a business application -- whether delivered as an Internet service or an on-premise solution."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft - and indeed Bungie - can #39;t be happy. Reports are sweeping the inform-o-tron superhighway that the comeplte code for Halo 2 has leaked onto the net, through newsgroups and file sharing networks."
Sports,"In Major League Baseball playoff action, the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 Wednesday night to take a two games to none lead in the best of seven American League Championship series."
Sports,Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne equalled Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan #39;s record for Test wickets Thursday when he removed Indian opener Yuvraj Singh on the opening day of the second Test.
Sports,"Formula One #39;s governing body will summon Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya to a meeting in December to explain his conduct, motor sport sources said on Thursday."
Sports,"The man who derailed Mike Tyson #39;s comeback will get a shot at the heavyweight title. British fighter Danny Williams, who stopped Tyson in the fourth round on July 30 in Louisville, will fight WBC champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine on Dec."
World,"Pakistani tribal elders hold a meeting to discuss the release of Chinese engineers in Barwand of South Waziristan, Pakistan along Afghanistan border on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004."
World,Anxiety grows as a holy month approaches. Iraqi premier gives an ultimatum to Fallouja to turn over a militant. By Ashraf Khalil. BAGHDAD - Six US soldiers were reported killed in attacks here and in the 
Sports," American Robby Ginepri advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy with a 6 2, 6 1 win Thursday over fifth seeded Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand."
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Defending champion  Ernie Els trailed unheralded Briton Scott Drummond by one hole  midway through their first-round match in the World Match Play  Championship at Wentworth on Thursday."
Sports," Number five seed Paradorn Srichaphan was  crushed 6 2, 6 1, by Robby Ginepri in the second round of the  Vienna Trophy on Thursday."
Business,Several important new tax laws that have passed Congress during this fall #39;s pre-election period. Two major tax laws have been approved: the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 and the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 .
Sports," Lindsay Davenport will take over the  world number one spot from Amelie Mauresmo when the rankings  are released next week after brushing aside Dinara Safina 6 4,  6 2, on Thursday to reach the Kremlin Cup quarter finals."
Sports," Why take three days over something that  can be done perfectly well in two, particularly if you want to  cut costs and give fans more for their money?"
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer is launching a suit against several prominent  participants in the insurance industry, including AIG and  broker Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, charging they engaged in  market manipulation, Spitzer's office said."
Business,Oil prices roared to fresh record highs\on Thursday as the U.S. government reported another fall in\heating fuel stocks ahead of winter.
Business,New York state officials say they expect two insurance company executives to plead guilty in a corruption probe into bid-rigging in the insurance brokerage industry.
Business,"Brokers required to provide competing bids to customers have been taking payoffs from insurance companies resulting in widespread corruption in the industry, New York's Attorney General charged today."
Business," Struggling German retailer KarstadtQuelle on Thursday agreed with employee representatives on a cost cutting plan that will include eliminating some 5,500 jobs, or 12 percent of its work force, and a three year pay freeze."
Business,"SYDNEY: National Australia Bank Ltd., the country #39;s biggest bank, said yesterday it had received several  quot;expressions of interest quot; in its two Irish banks but no decision has been made to sell the assets."
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages have moved lower following last week #39;s disappointing jobs report that suggested economic growth had slowed, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business,"A consortium led by investment bank Macquarie Bank won aA\$2.5 billion (\$2.68 billion) contract yesterday to build Australia #39;s longest toll road, edging out a rival bid led by Transurban Group."
Business,"ROME: Italian airline Alitalia said yesterday that its first half loss was 620 million euros (\$NZ1.14 billion), a higher-than-expected result owing to one-off expenses from a broad restructuring."
Sci/Tech,Gossip-seekers eager to dig up dirt on David Beckham risk ending up at a website that infects their computer with an insidious virus called Hackarmy.
Sci/Tech,"The net giant has released a preliminary version of a desktop program that will search computer hard drives, as well as the web.  quot;We think of this as the photographic memory of your computer, quot; said Marissa "
Sci/Tech,"Dell will introduce Thursday a small music player to compete with Apple #39;s iPod mini. The new Pocket DJ 5 offers one GByte more memory, but is priced \$50 less than Apple #39;s market dominating player."
Sci/Tech,ASP NetSuite this week unveiled the latest version of its hosted applications suite with a focus on  quot;upsell quot; and e-commerce functionality.
Sci/Tech,Word is flooding the internet this morning that copies of the highly anticipated Halo 2 have been pirated and are appearing on newsgroups and peer-to-peer networks as of Wednesday night.
Sports,"Yao Ming #39;s Houston Rockets squeezed past the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in the first NBA game to be played in China, a country the fast-growing basketball league deems a potential marketing mecca."
Sports,"Having effectively decided all but the final piece in his England jigsaw, Sven-Goran Eriksson at least finds himself confronted with a wealth of potential selection options."
Sports,Takeover talks between two of Manchester United #39;s biggest shareholders and Malcolm Glazer appear to have broken down. It is believed the US businessman has failed to reach a deal with John Magnier and JP McManus 
World,"Iraqi anti occupation rebels broke into Baghdad #39;s Green Zone area and detonated 2 bombs at a market and a cafe Thursday, killing five people, including three American soldiers, the US military said, in a bold attack on the building housing the US and "
World,"Mixing of the votes cast for the first-Afghan presidential elections began in parts of the country this morning, a spokesman of the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) said Thursday evening."
Sci/Tech, BellSouth Corp. said Thursday it has completed the sale of some if its Latin American assets and will use the proceeds to help pay for Cingular Wireless LLC's  #36;41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Sci/Tech,Company has brought in hundreds of millions of dollars in consulting revenue related to Microsoft's .Net software in the past two years.
Business,"Oil prices have moved above \$54 a barrel after the government reported a decline in the supply of distillate fuel, which includes heating oil."
Business,Shareholders in Abbey National PLC voted overwhelmingly Thursday to approve the bank #39;s acquisition by Santander Central Hispano of Spain.
Sci/Tech,"SPEAKING AT the Etre conference in Cannes, the darling of the IT industry and president and CEO of SCO, Darl McBride warned everyone in sight about the risk of not protecting their intellectual property from open source  quot;bandits quot; -or so the journos that "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Java Workstations are designed to support simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing with no compromises in performance, allowing users to maintain their existing x86 infrastructure "
Sports,Manchester United #39;s share price has fallen dramatically amid rumours about the collapse of a deal between the club #39;s prospective owner Malcolm Glazer and its major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus.
Sports,Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger could be out for the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder at the end of his team #39;s 3-3 draw with Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Sports,Cristiano Ronaldo had plundered a double against Russia and the Portuguese teenager grinned like he had just received an early Christmas present.
World," An independent assessor valued Yukos' main production unit at  #36;14.7 billion to  #36;17.3 billion on Thursday, the same day a news agency reported that a controlling stake in the business could be sold for just over  #36;4 billion."
World," A general strike in Nigeria which has raised fears over oil supply from the world's seventh largest exporter, will likely end its first phase on Thursday, union leaders said."
World," CHAGMALAI, Pakistan (AP)   Pakistani special forces attacked kidnappers holding two Chinese engineers near the Afghan border, killing all five of the al Qaida linked militants led by a former prisoner of the U.S. compound in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. One of the hostages survived while the other was killed in Thursday's raid."
Business, Oil prices roared to fresh record highs  on Thursday as the U.S. government reported another fall in  heating fuel stocks ahead of winter.
World," Lynne Cheney accused Sen. John Kerry of pulling a ""cheap and tawdry political trick"" after he discussed her daughter's sexuality in his debate with President Bush. In response, Elizabeth Edwards suggested Mrs. Cheney might feel ""a certain degree of shame"" because her daughter is a lesbian."
Business," Nokia <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOK1V.HE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOK1V.HE</A>, the world's largest  cell phone maker, reported lower third quarter earnings on  Thursday after cutting prices to claw back market share, but  said sales were strong as it enters the key Christmas season."
Business," Coventry Health Care Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CVH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CVH.N</A> on  Thursday agreed to buy rival health plan First Health Group  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FHCC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FHCC.O</A> for  $1.8 billion in stock and cash as it looks  to expand its geographic reach and keep pace with rivals."
Business,"The U.S. Treasury Department tapped into a federal employee pension fund Thursday as a stop-gap measure to keep the government below its \$7.384 trillion borrowing limit, Treasury Secretary John Snow said in a letter to Congress."
World,George W Bush and John Kerry go into the final three weeks of campaigning after their last TV debate.
World," Insurgents penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone and detonated explosives at a market and a popular cafe Thursday, killing five people, including four Americans, in the first bombing inside the compound housing the U.S. and Iraqi government headquarters..."
World," The U.S. trade deficit, propelled by a record foreign oil bill, surged to  $54 billion in August, the second highest level in history..."
Business,  New York state officials say they expect two insurance company executives to plead guilty in a corruption probe into bid rigging in the insurance brokerage industry.
Business,"Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday agreed to buy rival health plan First Health Group Corp. (FHCC."
Business,"The number of people filing initial claims for US jobless aid rose more than expected to 352,000 last week, a government report showed Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The Internet is abuzz with malicious messages that claim David Beckham has been caught on film in a compromising position. Those who click on the Web links in such messages do not see pictures 
Sci/Tech,The UK music industry has scored a legal victory with a High Court ruling that requires Internet service providers to provide names and addresses of British citizens who share copyrighted music over peer-to-peer computer networks.
Sports,"Phil Jackson called his relationship with Kobe Bryant a  quot;psychological war quot; in his diary The Last season: A Team in Search of its Soul, which will be released next month."
Sports,"Heading into the Orange Bowl to take on Miami is not easy for any team, especially on a Thursday night, but expect the athleticism and experience of the Louisville Cardinals to make tonight #39;s game very competitive."
Business,MOSCOW : A top Western bank asked to value Yukos #39;s core asset said the Russian government chose the lowest price possible for a planned sale of the oil giant #39;s crown jewel in a move that has shaken investors.
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued insurance giants Marsh  amp; McLennan, American International Group and several others Thursday, alleging policy brokers have been taking payoffs from insurance companies to steer corporate clients their way rather "
Business,Editor #39;s Summary: Google is searching India -- for white collar IT workers. Google gurus Sergey Brin and Larry Page are touring cities -- including hi-tech hubs Bangalore and Hyderabad -- looking to hire engineers and online sales and support workers.
Business,A consortium led by Royal Dutch/Shell Group that is developing gas reserves off Russia #39;s Sakhalin Island said Thursday it has struck a US\$6 billion (euro4.
Business,"Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson today reported that it had more than trebled third quarter pre-tax profits, but the market leader, Nokia, reported a 20 fall."
Business,Drug stocks continued to slide on the week toward new 52-week lows as a few bright spots were eclipsed by losses in large-cap stocks.
Business,"Was this a crack in the defenses, or was it a calculated retreat to more favorable ground for what is shaping up to be the decisive battle on employee stock options?"
Business, Nortel Network #39;s ongoing work on its financial restatements means the transfer of its Montreal manufacturing facility to Flextronics will be delayed until early 2005.
Business,"HARRISBURG, Penn. - A former Rite Aid Corp. vice chairman was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison for his part in an accounting scandal that brought the US drug store chain near bankruptcy."
Business,"Cypress Semiconductor Corp., which makes computer and communications chips, on Thursday said third-quarter profit dropped as demand dried up throughout the industry."
Sci/Tech,"Leroy Chiao has ever flown in a Soyuz spacecraft, before, but the three lifted off early Thursday from Kazakhstan en route to the International Space Station."
Sci/Tech,"In a move that beats competitors Yahoo, Microsoft, America Online and Ask Jeeves to the starting gate, Internet search giant Google (GOOG) on Thursday announced a program enhancement "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft threatened severe penalties Thursday for those who circulate a stolen copy of  quot;Halo 2, quot; the hotly anticipated Xbox game set to go on sale next month."
Sci/Tech,"SEATTLE, United States : Coffee shop giant Starbucks said it was launching the first of its  quot;music bars quot; where customers can listen to digital recordings and burn their own CDs."
Sci/Tech,"NetSuite has released the 10.0 versions of its NetSuite, NetSuite Small Business, and NetCRM products, all of which are generally targeted at the small and medium-sized business (SMB) segment."
Sci/Tech,"Visitors line a sidewalk with chairs and cameras as they watch a small steam emission from Mount St. Helens, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at the Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center at Mount St."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Can you always tell when somebody #39;s lying? If so, you might be a wizard of the fib. A California psychology professor says there #39;s a tiny subculture of people that can pick out a lie nearly every time they hear one."
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. on Thursday continued its push beyond the PC into consumer electronics with the introduction of a mini-version of its digital music player that will compete with Apple Computer Inc.
Sci/Tech,"The city of Paris intends to reduce its dependence on software suppliers with  quot;de facto monopolies, quot; but considers an immediate switch of its 17,000 desktops to open source software too costly, it said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Motorola plans to carry out a trial of cell phones incorporating MasterCard #39;s PayPass contactless payment technology. The cell phones will enable customers to make payments by positioning 
Sci/Tech,IBM is aiming to take a larger share of the \$60 billion data-storage market with the introduction of two new disk-storage servers.
Sports,Goran Eriksson has urged David Beckham to think twice before admitting to any on the field indiscretions. The England midfielder has come under fire for revealing that he deliberately got booked against Wales.
Sports,National Basketball Association star Yao Ming of China thrilled his hometown fans with 14 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an 88-86 win over the Sacramento Kings in Shanghai.
Sports,Malcolm Glazers bid for Manchester United is dead in the water after major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus told the American there was no basis for a deal.
Sports,"Lahore, Pakistan - Pakistan foiled a sparkling hundred by Sri Lankan skipper Marvan Atapattu in a moral-boosting win over Sri Lanka here on Thursday ahead of the tri-series cricket final between the two sides."
Sports,"With the nations media raining heavy criticism down upon him, Spain coach Luis Aragones chose to pin a galling nil-nil UEFA World Cup qualifying result with Lithuania on the large playing surface."
Sports,"Greek authorities dealt with more than 700 security scares during the Athens Games, including a bomb hoax before the opening ceremony and a propane leak at a luxury hotel that was hosting hundreds of representatives from major Olympic sponsors."
Sports,"CONCORD, NC (Oct. 14, 2004) - Roush Racings Mark Martin announced today that next season will be his last racing for the NEXTEL Cup."
Sports,Andy Cole #39;s six-game suspension over last month #39;s brawl at West Bromwich was cut to four on Thursday after an appeal to the English Football Association.
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said today that he wanted to begin withdrawing Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip next May or June and complete the pullout within three months.
World,HARARE - Zimbabwe said it had put its security forces on high alert to deal with what it said was an opposition plan to unleash violence on Friday when a court is due to pass judgment in the treason trial of its leader.
World,day meeting of Iraq #39;s donors has wound up in Tokyo with all those involved indentifying the ongoing insurgency as the biggest obstacle to the country #39;s reconstruction.
World,"Vote counting started Thursday in Afghanistan #39;s landmark election, widely expected to install US-backed interim leader Hamid Karzai as the war-ravaged country #39;s first popularly chosen president."
Business, The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday (Oct. 14) to modified its rules to open the door to the widespread deployment of broadband access over power lines.
Business,"Mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last year met the government-set goals for making home ownership affordable, but only because three unusual multibillion-dollar deals were counted toward the targets, officials said Thursday."
Business," Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. said Thursday it intends to refile the bulk of its dismissed case against ousted CEO Conrad Black and associates, intent on winning back hundreds "
Business,A decision by the state #39;s tightfisted finance director to step down has fueled speculation inside the Capitol about a possible shift on spending issues by Gov.
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year.
Sci/Tech,"At a briefing in Dublin on Monday, Apple UK  amp; Ireland executives were on hand to discuss about two years #39; worth of Apple products and services, including iTunes, the iPod, the new iMac G5 (which recently launched in Ireland) and the firm #39;s suite of iLife "
Sports,"Pedro Martinez could be back on the mound for the Boston Red Sox sooner than the New York Yankees expected. After throwing 113 pitches in a 3-1 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night, Martinez said he #39;d be willing "
Sports,Fulham striker Andy Cole has had his three-match suspension reduced to one by the Football Association after a successful appeal. Cole had been suspended for a total of six games after incidents in the away 
Sports,Boston ace Curt Schilling will not start Game 5 of the AL Championship Series Sunday because of a dislocated tendon in his right ankle.
Business,"Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications exceeded market expectations on Thursday when it reported that net profit rose 45 percent in the third quarter, but Nokia #39;s third-quarter report indicated the market leader was still struggling to get back on track."
Business, The World Economic Forum looks at countries #39; competitiveness through both ends of the economist #39;s telescope  the macro end and the micro one.
Business,CHICAGO Hollinger International told a federal judge in Chicago today that it intends to refile the bulk of its case against ousted CEO Conrad Black that was dismissed last week.
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks Corp. SBUX.O on Wednesday said customers will be able to make custom music CDs at 45 of its US coffee shops by later this month, the first step in a plan to expand the service nationwide."
Sports,"We sent Murdoch packing and gave Magnier and McManus a bloody nose. If Glazer wants a fight, we will give him one. quot;. That was the reaction of Jules Spencer, chairman of the Independent Manchester "
Sports,"In this era of wild-card entries and best-of-five-game playoff series, a talented team can stroll through the regular season, fire its manager, pick up its pace and find "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - An appeal by Fulham to the English Football Association was successful on Thursday. The FA scaled back its original ban on Andrew Cole from six matches to four."
World,"Four American contractors providing security for the US Embassy were among at least 10 people killed in two blasts inside Baghdad #39;s Green Zone, prompting the US-led military coalition "
World,soldiers who helped topple former President Jean Bertrand Aristide on Wednesday vowed to end escalating street warfare in the Haitian capital while 
World," The debates of 2004 may be remembered more for pained facial expressions than ringing words. Is there one line that will survive the week, never mind the ages?"
World, Kentucky's largest newspaper on Thursday urged Republican Sen. Jim Bunning to answer questions about his mental health because his behavior as he seeks a second term is troubling voters.
World," U.N. inspectors, barred from most of Iraq since last year's invasion, are ready to return to probe the disappearance of equipment that could be used in atomic weapons, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday."
World," The mysterious removal of Iraq's  mothballed nuclear facilities continued long after the U.S. led  invasion and was carried out by people with access to heavy  machinery and demolition equipment, diplomats said on Thursday."
Business,Directors of banking giant Abbey National today faced harsh criticism from shareholders angry at the decision to sell out to Spain #39;s largest bank.
Sci/Tech,Starbucks will begin rolling out next week the in-store CD burning service it announced in conjunction with Hewlett-Packard back in March.
World,"eight US soldiers face possible charges over the deaths of two prisoners in Afghanistan, the Army says."
World,Greater protection to great white sharks and other big fish are among successes to emerge from the world species summit.
World,The emir of Qatar receives his father back to the country for the first time since ousting him in 1995.
Sports,Notre Dame goalkeeper Erika Bohn seals the Irish's second NCAA championship with a save in penalty kicks to lift them to a 4-3 victory over North Carolina on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"NetSuite, a growing provider of on-demand CRM and ERP capabilities, has released Version 10 of its application suite, introducing a range of new analytical capabilities aimed at improving management visibility and customer profitability."
Sports,Defending champion Ernie Els recovered from a sluggish start to lead Briton Scott Drummond by two holes with two to play after a rainswept opening day 
World,Republicans raised questions about John Kerry's motives; Democrats countered that the G.O.P. was throwing up a smokescreen.
World,The Israeli prime minister said today that he wanted to begin withdrawing settlers from Gaza next May or June.
World, Two doctors and a hospital offered a free gastric bypass to a 420 pound teenager after another medical center canceled the procedure because his insurance would not pay for it.    Doctors at Obesity Surgery Specialists said 16 year old Brandon Bennett needs the operation for a chance at a healthy life...
World," Boston ace Curt Schilling will not start a possible Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday because of an injured right ankle, though it's possible Schilling could return later in the series.    Derek Lowe will start in his place   unless the schedule is pushed back by rain that is forecast for Game 3 on Friday night..."
World, Investors sent stocks falling sharply Thursday as crude oil prices surged near  $55 per barrel and General Motors Corp. issued a disappointing earnings report...
World, President Bush said Thursday the trio of prime time debates with Sen. John Kerry demonstrated he is running on his record   and his opponent away from his own   even as the Republican campaign acknowledged that Kerry had gained from the confrontations viewed by tens of millions of Americans...
World," Up to 28 U.S. soldiers face possible criminal charges in connection with the deaths of two prisoners at an American run prison in Afghanistan two years ago, the Army announced Thursday..."
World," A delegation from the insurgent stronghold Fallujah suspended peace talks with the government Thursday because of Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's ""impossible"" demand to hand over terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the city spokesman said.    Allawi warned Wednesday that Fallujah must surrender al Zarqawi and other foreign fighters or face military attack..."
Business,The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday made more of the local phone companies #39; high-speed fiber networks free from competition rules.
Business,"Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc on Thursday said it will continue to pursue legal action against former chairman Conrad Black, despite being dealt a setback last week."
Business,"THE variation in the net profit after tax figure between unaudited and audited results of companies should not exceed 10 per cent or Rs 10 lakh, whichever is higher."
Sci/Tech," Eye of newt and toe of frog may one day be gone from witches grog. Indeed, not just frogs and newts but amphibians in general are rapidly becoming threatened worldwide, a new study shows."
Sci/Tech,"CUPERTINO, CaliforniaOctober 14, 2004Apple today unveiled its new  quot;mini quot; retail store, a stunning all-new design featuring stainless steel walls and seamless white floors and ceilings."
Sci/Tech," Monitoring the gases emitted by lava from Mount St. Helens might provide clues to future eruptions, a British volcano expert reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Being bilingual produces changes in the anatomy of the brain, scientists said on Wednesday in finding that could explain why children are so much better than adults at mastering a second language."
Sci/Tech, Japan was fuming over the failure of its bid to expand trade in whale products and Africa swapped blows over ivory Thursday as a U.N. meeting on trade in wild plants and animals wrapped up.
World,"Iraq's interim president says Ghazi al-Yawar the 30 January poll must go ahead, despite continuing violence."
Sci/Tech," Lava has begun to ooze out of Washington state's Mount St. Helens, building up the lava crust in the volcano's crater, government scientists said on Wednesday."
World,"A Boeing 747-200 aircraft with seven crew members aboard crashed Thursday at Halifax International Airport. All seven aboard the jet, which is owned by MK Airlines Ltd."
World,"33 Palestinians, 23 of whom are civilians, including 7 children and a mentally disabled man, were killed by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF)."
Sci/Tech,"com October 14, 2004, 8:58 AM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sci/Tech,"CUPERTINO, CaliforniaOctober 14, 2004Apple today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 150 million songs from the iTunes Music Store, marking another major milestone for the online music business."
Sports,"Donovan McNabb sets a career high with five touchdown passes and an Eagles' team-record 464 yards as Philadelphia outclasses the Packers, 47-17."
Sci/Tech,"I was sitting in a bar listening to the presidential  quot;debate quot;, thinking the same thought I always do when listening to politicians.  nbsp;Why must I choose between two people that I don't like?  nbsp;Since I live in New York, where Democrats usually win the electorate, should I even bother voting?  nbsp;Are my votes even counted? It's always easy to blame the current President for the nation's current problems, and I'll admit that I'm often tempted to blame Bush.  nbsp;But the reality is that he is not to blame.  nbsp;The blame can be placed squarely on us, the citizens, and on our unwillingness to reform an outdated voting system. "
Sci/Tech,Credit Suisse First Boston maintained an  quot;outperform quot; rating for Dell (nasdaq: DELL - news - people ) after the company expanded its line of consumer electronics (CE) products.
Sci/Tech,"Prosco.net is in part a response to the popular Groklaw site, which was started last year in the wake of SCO #39;s multibillion-dollar suit versus Big Blue."
Sports,"The NBA has no plans to change its rules for the 3-point shot, though it will proceed with an experiment for its developmental league in which all field goals will be worth "
Sci/Tech, A new Swedish study suggests that people who use a mobile phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone.
Sci/Tech, Federal regulators approved new rules Thursday aimed at making high speed Internet available to more Americans  #151; but critics complained the move will hinder competition in broadband services and keep prices high.
Sci/Tech," U.S. regulators on Thursday said big local phone companies will not have to share new fiber optic lines built for high speed Internet and other services, spurring one carrier to speed roll out plans."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.  may have sold more than twice as many of its iPod digital music players in its most recent quarter than its signature Mac computers, but competitors are turning the up the heat in the nascent online music industry."
Sci/Tech, Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) has pledged to use its patent portfolio to protect the company's open source software and proprietary offerings against potential legal attacks based on intellectual property rights.
Sci/Tech," Violations appears to be commonplace, even though professionals agree it is risky."
Sci/Tech," Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc.  on Thursday posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the second consecutive quarter after three years of declines, sending shares slightly higher."
Sci/Tech," At a private viewing in Palo Alto, Calif., Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday unveiled its new ""mini"" retail store design. The new stores will be opening this Saturday at 10 a.m. in Palo Alto, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; Tukwila, WA; Bridgewater, NJ; and Rockaway, NJ."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday  canceled plans to introduce its highest speed Pentium 4 chip  for desktop computers, marking another in a string of  unexpected product changes, cancellations and recalls at the  world's largest computer chip maker."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A> may  have sold more than twice as many of its iPod digital music  players in its most recent quarter than its signature Mac  computers, but competitors are turning the up the heat in the  nascent online music industry."
Sci/Tech," U.S. regulators on Thursday said big  local phone companies will not have to share new fiber optic  lines built for high speed Internet and other services,  spurring one carrier to speed roll out plans."
Sci/Tech," A group of 33 firms, including Nokia  and Philips, have unveiled the prototype of a portable heart  monitor that would use sensors woven into underwear to warn  patients before they suffer a stroke."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, the world's largest\cell phone maker, reported lower third-quarter earnings on\Thursday after cutting prices to claw back market share, but\said sales were strong as it enters the key Christmas season.</p>"
Sci/Tech,A new Swedish study suggests that people who use a mobile phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone.
Sci/Tech,"PlanetOut Inc. showed a small gain in morning activity before shooting up more than 15 percent in recent trading, marking a successful initial public offering for the Web site operator while Thursday's second deal fell flat in its debut."
Sci/Tech,Environmental campaigners say plans for a dam in Montenegro will threaten a Unesco world heritage site.
Sci/Tech,British scientists are claiming a world first after finding a way to use hydrogen to fuel cars.
Sports," Julius Hodge bounced back from a brief benching to finish with 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, helping No. 16 North Carolina State hold off pesky Manhattan 76 60 Sunday night."
Sci/Tech,"Before he became the Marxist revolutionary icon known as ""El Ch #233;,"" Ernesto Guevara de la Serna was an ordinary Argentine medical student tired of school and itching to see the world."
Sci/Tech,"Fifty years ago, Hurricane Hazel unleashed death and devastation from South Carolina to Canada. The powerful storm also spurred new hurricane research and monitoring methods."
Sci/Tech,"Paleontologists say they have discovered the fossil remains of a duck-size dinosaur species, previously unknown to science, that died while catching some z's."
Sci/Tech,Smart clothing that adjusts to body temperature and moisture is being developed by British researchers. Their inspiration: pine cones.
Sci/Tech,A tiny fish that no one eats or cares about may tell researchers a lot about the health of Caribbean coral reefs and where to focus conservation efforts.
World," Rich nations need to do much more to overcome global poverty, Oxfam said in a report aimed at influencing Britain #39;s turn at the helm of the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations."
World, US President George W. Bush's administration weathered a pre election mauling as it announced emergency measures to skirt a 7.38 trillion dollar debt limit.
World, Britain's royal family went on the  attack on Thursday after lawyers for one of Prince Harry's  former schoolteachers gave a court a secret tape they said  shows she helped him cheat on exams.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: HP rakes in .Net dough...Escend raises \$3 million...Hitachi cuts 10 percent of U.S. work force...Evite goes local with invitations.
Sci/Tech,"A complete switch ""would mean significant additional costs without improving the service provided,"" a French official says."
Sci/Tech,Cancels release of desktop chip in shift away from megahertz towards cache tweaks to improve processor performance.
Sci/Tech,A Portuguese-sounding version of the virus has appeared in the wild. Be wary of mail from Manaus.
Sci/Tech,Companies expand security alliance to help businesses keep worms and viruses from getting onto networks.
World,The Army's recommendation marked the completion of a nearly 2-year-old investigation into the deaths of two prisoners.
Sci/Tech,Agency gives phone companies more leeway in sharing connections. Also: Broadband over power lines gets green light.
Sci/Tech,"Company delays divestiture of manufacturing assets, as it focuses on its financial restatement."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft vows to punish whoever stole the hotly anticipated Xbox game, due for release next month. \"
Sports," Boston ace Curt Schilling will not start a possible Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday because of an injured right ankle, though it's possible Schilling could return later in the series."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) - At least 21 people, including 17 Iraqis working for the US military, were killed yesterday as a senior UN official warned that crucial elections could not be held in the current climate of violence."
Sports," The NBA has no plans to change its rules for the 3 point shot, though it will proceed with an experiment for its developmental league in which all field goals will be worth 2 points until the final five minutes of regulation and overtime."
Sci/Tech,The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday cleared the way for power companies to roll out broadband over power line service by approving a set of rules designed to limit interference to other radio frequency devices such as amateur radios.
Sports, Hometown hero Yao Ming scored 14 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an 88 86 win over the Sacramento Kings Thursday night in the first ever NBA game played in China.
Sports," Liechtenstein is on a roll. Andorra finally has won a game. And make no mistake, Albania looks like a threat."
Sports," The Georgia Bulldogs will celebrate homecoming on Saturday. Actually, it's more like a going away party. After the No. 12 Bulldogs host lowly Vanderbilt, there will no more Southeastern Conference games at Sanford Stadium this season. And it's only mid October."
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. made a much anticipated move toward what many consider the newest frontier in the digital information search sector by announcing Thursday it is offering a test version of an application designed to let users search for information stored on their desktop computers.
Sports," Spain's Alex Corretja overcame Gregory Carraz of France 4 6, 7 6 (5), 6 4 on Thursday in the second round of the  #36;446,050 Open de Moselle tennis tournament."
Sci/Tech,"Independent Media Center (Indymedia), the U.K.-based group responsible for running about 20 independent news Web sites, said that U.S. authorities returned its servers on Wednesday, but the group is still looking for answers as to why the two servers were seized last week."
Sports," Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling  will not start Game 5 of the American League Championship  Series against the New York Yankees, if it goes that far,  because of his ankle injury."
Sports," The New York Yankees will start  Orlando ""El Duque"" Hernandez in Game 4 of the American League  Championship Series on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox."
Sports," World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight  champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against  Britain's Danny Williams in New York on December 11, Williams's  promoter said on Thursday."
Sports," Yao Ming's Houston Rockets squeezed  past the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in the first NBA game to  be played in China, a country the fast growing basketball  league deems a potential marketing mecca."
Sci/Tech,"Company will break its promise to deliver a speedier chip, shifts focus to dual-core designs."
Sci/Tech,"Violations appears to be commonplace, even though professionals agree it is risky."
Sci/Tech,Products coming this holiday season also include new photo printers.
Sci/Tech,"By MATT MOORE     STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- A new Swedish study suggests that people who use a mobile phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone.    In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, one of the researchers behind the preliminary study, Anders Ahlbom, said the results were surprising and need to be confirmed by more research..."
Sci/Tech,"Online search engine leader Google Inc. (GOOG) is setting its sights on the computer desktop with a new software program that promises to scour through the clutter of documents, e-mails, instant messages and other files stored on hard drives."
Sports,Boston ace Curt Schilling will not start Game 5 of the ALCS on Sunday because of an injured right ankle. Derek Lowe will start in his place.
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Thursday sued Marsh   McLennan Cos., the world's No. 1 insurance broker, for steering unsuspecting clients to certain insurers in exchange for lucrative payoffs, sending Marsh's stock plummeting."
Sci/Tech,"Google for your Desktop Search\\Google has been working on this one since some time now. We speculated in May that Google would be getting on with the Desktop Search in the coming months, and it is finally out in a beta release today. It is called Google Desktop Search and ..."
Sci/Tech,"Looking at Yahoo Local and Google Local\\I love New York City. More than any other city on the planet, New York is exciting, expansive and always interesting. As Earth's unofficial capital city New York is home to many of the world's largest entities, some even bigger than Donald Trump's ego. ..."
Business, Former Rite Aid Corp. vice chairman Franklin C. Brown was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for playing a leading role in an accounting fraud scandal that drove the pharmacy retailer to lower previously reported earnings by  #36;1.6 billion more than four years ago.
Business," U.S. stocks slid on Thursday after New  York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer accused insurance broker  Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> of fraud, and the fallout hit  insurers, including American International Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A>."
Business," Network computer maker Sun  Microsystems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUNW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUNW.O</A> on Thursday posted a narrower  quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the second  consecutive quarter after three years of declines, sending  shares slightly higher."
World," Democrat or Republican, whether for this fall or 2006, it's never too early to jockey for position in the Senate, especially if party leadership might be the prize."
Business," Eli Lilly and Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LLY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LLY.N</A> said  Thursday it plans to cut 575 jobs, or a little more than 2  percent of its U.S. workforce, in a move to streamline its  operations."
Business," Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> and Bank of  America Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BAC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BAC.N</A> on Thursday posted double digit gains in  third quarter profit, driven by gains in consumer lending and  fees."
Business," Coventry Health Care Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CVH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CVH.N</A> on  Thursday said it agreed to buy rival health plan First Health  Group Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FHCC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FHCC.O</A> for about  $1.8 billion in stock and cash  as it looks to expand its geographic reach and keep pace with  rivals."
Business," Network equipment maker Juniper  Networks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNPR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNPR.O</A> on Thursday said quarterly earnings  rose, driven by good results in its mainstay routing and  security markets."
Business,"Insurgents hand-carried explosives into the most fortified section of Baghdad Thursday and detonated them within seconds of each other, killing 10 people and wounding 20."
Business,"General Motors lowered its forecast for the entire year only hours after announcing plans to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by 2006."
Business,"A Netflix policy has Bill Mann wondering -- is it because the company needs to, or it just can?"
Sci/Tech,"Music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 150 million songs from the iTunes Music Store, marking another major milestone for the online music business. iTunes users are now downloading more than 4 million songs per week, a rate of over 200 million songs per year. Oct 14"
Business,Nintendo mulls animated films and making its DS device an interactive tool in theaters.
Business,PC users might look at competitors after dealing with patches for patches.
Business,"Pilots for Northwest Airlines Corp. said Thursday negotiators have agreed to \$265 million in concessions. As part of the tentative agreement, Northwest managers agreed to \$35 million in concessions of their own."
Business,"com October 14, 2004, 12:19 PM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment."
Sci/Tech,"Australian scientists once marveled at an unusual frog that could turn off its gastric juices and brood its young in its stomach. But by 1981, the Southern gastric-brooding frog had completely disappeared."
Sci/Tech,"The company #39;s planned 4-GHz design, already delayed once, will be scrapped in favor of hyperthreading, security, and on-chip memory improvements."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. AAPL.O may have sold more than twice as many of its iPod digital music players in its most recent quarter than its signature Mac computers, but "
Sports,"World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Britain #39;s Danny Williams in New York on December 11, Williams #39;s promoter said on Thursday."
Sports,"Mallorca, Spain (Sports Network) - Simon Khan stands at five-under par through 13 holes and holds a share of the lead during the first round of the Mallorca Classic."
Sports,You can #39;t blame Navy fullback Kyle Eckel for saying the Midshipmen #39;s game Saturday with Notre Dame is more important to the players than the annual intraservice bloodletting with Army.
World,seven nations and international organizations have concluded a two day meeting in Japan devoted to raising funds for rebuilding Iraq.
World,"Jewish settlers in the Gaza Strip will be removed from their homes next summer, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Thursday, and in the meantime he said Israel will broaden its military offensive there."
Sports,"Six wins in a row have lifted the Green Bay Packers to the top of their division and into the NFC elite, which isn #39;t saying much."
Sci/Tech," Steve Jobs, the charismatic chief executive of Apple Computer Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios, is back on the job after undergoing cancer surgery."
Sports,"Colts.com. HEAD COACH: Jeff Fisher, 11th season as Titans head coach, 11th season as NFL head coach (92-69, 97-73 including playoffs)."
Sci/Tech,"California was home to more than a quarter of new tech jobs posted in September, a recent study indicates."
Sci/Tech,The graphics specialist hopes to take a bite out of Adobe's Photoshop business with the acquisition. \
Business,"Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a narrowed first-quarter loss on a second consecutive quarter of sales growth. Sun released its results after the closing bell and shares rose 7 cents, or 1.8 percent, to \$4."
Business,"PlanetOut Inc. showed a small gain in morning activity before shooting up more than 15 percent in recent trading, marking a successful initial public offering for the Web site operator while Thursday #39;s second deal fell flat in its debut."
Sci/Tech," In the latest change to its product lineup, Intel Corp. canceled plans Thursday to release a 4 gigahertz computer microprocessor, saying it would rely approaches besides faster clock speed to improve the performance of chips."
Sci/Tech,"Company will break its promise to deliver a speedier chip, shifts focus to dual-core designs. Intel has confirmed its near-term plans for its desktop processors before it reaches the multicore era."
Sci/Tech,"They may thrive on land and in water, but amphibians everywhere are in serious trouble and up to a third of species are threatened with extinction, a troubling new study said on Friday."
Sports,"Receiver Eric Moulds is all for team owner Ralph Wilson #39;s suggestion that the Buffalo Bills open up their passing attack.  quot;I think we #39;ve got the players to open it up, quot; Moulds said, Thursday."
Sports,Australian rugby league coach Wayne Bennett yesterday slammed the perception that the Kangaroos would have to lose the Tri-Nations final for the tournament to succeed.
Sci/Tech, Google Inc.'s long awaited expansion of its search tools from the Internet to individual computers takes advantage of the company's core technology as well as a weakness in Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system.
World,Two Britons are feared to have been killed in a cargo plane which crashed immediately after take-off in eastern Canada and burst into flames.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. on Thursday canceled plans to introduce its highest-speed Pentium 4 chip\for desktop computers, marking another in a string of unexpected product changes, cancellations and recalls at the world's largest computer chip maker."
Sci/Tech,"Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the second\consecutive quarter after three years of declines, sending shares slightly higher."
World," British voters would turf President George W. Bush out of office in favour of John Kerry by an overwhelming majority if the November 2 US election was being held in their country, a poll said."
Business, Coventry Health Care Inc.  on Thursday said it agreed to buy rival health plan First Health Group Corp.  for about  #36;1.8 billion in stock and cash as it looks to expand its geographic reach and keep pace with rivals.
World," Vote counting started Thursday in Afghanistan's landmark election, widely expected to install U.S. backed interim leader Hamid Karzai as the war ravaged country's first popularly chosen president."
Sports," It wasn #39;ta great weekend for American Bode Miller in Beaver Creek, Colo. The World Cup overall leader wasn #39;ta factor for the second straight race and could only watch as Benjamin Raich "
World, Dick Cheney and his wife say they are angry at John Kerry for invoking their lesbian daughter during the final presidential debate. Kerry says he was just trying to say something nice about how the Cheneys have dealt with the issue and meant no offense.
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry, pumped up by polls showing he won all three debates with President Bush, dismissed the Republican incumbent on Thursday as out of touch, out of ideas and out of time."
World, The Senate's most senior member on Thursday defended Sen. Mark Dayton's decision to close his Washington office over concerns about a terrorist attack.
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  decided on Thursday that Israeli forces could withdraw from a  teeming refugee camp in northern Gaza, media reports said."
World, Israeli air strikes killed five  Palestinians in Gaza Thursday as the Palestinian death toll  rose to 100 in a 16 day old army offensive aimed at crushing  militants behind rocket salvos into Israel.
Business," The dollar retreated on Thursday  following a report showing the U.S. trade deficit grew to the  second highest level on record in August, stoking doubts about  U.S. economic growth."
World," Investors sent stocks falling sharply for a second straight day Thursday as crude oil prices surged near  $55 per barrel and General Motors Corp.'s earnings disappointed the market. The Dow Jones industrial average, having fallen 153 points over two days, dropped back below 10,000..."
World," A Swedish study suggests that people who use a cell phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone.    In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, one of the researchers behind the preliminary study, Anders Ahlbom, said the results were surprising and more research is needed..."
World," Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly made a TV talk show appearance on what he said was ""the worst day of my life"" Thursday, vowing to fight sexual harassment charges by one of his producers.    Accuser Andrea Mackris spoke publicly for the first time, saying she felt threatened by her former boss, who filed a lawsuit charging the woman and her lawyer with extortion..."
World," Boston ace Curt Schilling will not start Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday because of an injured right ankle, though it's possible he could return later in the series.    Derek Lowe will start in his place   unless the schedule is pushed back by rain that is forecast for Game 3 on Friday night..."
Sci/Tech,The state of West Virginia is developing the first state-sponsored open public Internet grid computing effort. The tool will be used in such fields as biometrics and cancer research.
Sci/Tech,"Using lessons learned from a difficult implementation four years ago, the city of Los Angeles is finding an easier time in its second major rollout of PeopleSoft software."
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks announced nationwide rollout of the Hear Music bar, which enables customers to listen to music from tablet PCs, burn the music on CDs in the stores and purchase the CDs with a credit card."
Sci/Tech,"Intel won't release a 4-GHz version of its flagship Pentium 4 product, having decided instead to realign its engineers around the company's new design priorities, an Intel spokesman said today.  \\"
Sci/Tech,PC World reviewer says Windows XP-based handheld's poor design and performance make it tough to recommend.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer's iPod music player helped the company increase revenue at a dizzying rate, leading to its highest fourth-quarter revenue in nine years."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Cisco Systems unveiled product updates that will link technology from the two companies more closely together to protect customer networks from security threats.
Sci/Tech,"Within two weeks of the firing of CEO Craig Conway, PeopleSoft has seen the departure of Ram Gupta, senior vice president of products and technology."
Sci/Tech,Companies that have until 2005 to document their IT and financial controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are using documentation software to help them prepare ahead of time.
Business,"Russia may auction 76.8 percent of the capital of Yukos #39; major subsidiary of Yuganskneftegaz by the end of this month to cover the oil giant #39;s multi-billion-dollar back taxes bill, Interfax news agency reported Thursday."
Business,Eliot Spitzer showed once again why he is Wall Street #39;s worst nightmare yesterday when he launched a scathing attack on the insurance industry that could lead to criminal charges against leading executives.
Business,Online DVD rental company Netflix Inc. on Thursday cut its subscription price and said it was changing its strategy to sacrifice healthy profits for growth in the face of strong competition.
Business,Not buying it. Megafinancier Carl Icahn has made it clear: He #39;s still opposed to Mylan Laboratories #39; (nyse: MYL - news - people ) proposed acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals (nyse: KG - news - people ). Despite 
Business,"WASHINGTON The United States announced Thursday that its trade gap widened in August to \$54 billion, the second-largest ever, reflecting record spending on imported oil and a decline in goods exports that may presage a slowdown in manufacturing."
Business,"Eli Lilly and Co. said Thursday it will eliminate 575 jobs to streamline operations and become more competitive. The employees in those positions, mostly sales and support jobs, will be given the choice of "
Business,"Shares of ATA Holdings Corp., (ATAH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) parent of discount airline ATA, rose as much as 22 percent on Thursday after a Wall Street Journal "
Business,Airbus inflamed the transatlantic trade dispute with Boeing yesterday by declaring that it would apply for up to 1bn (690m) in launch aid for its proposed 
Business,"MILAN The Italian airline Alitalia, in a restatement Wednesday of its results for the first half of the year, almost doubled its previously reported loss to 620 million as it set aside money to pay for a restructuring plan."
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s (Quote, Chart) Desktop Search application, released today, sorts through desktop files of all sorts, as well as AOL Instant Messenger chats and Web sites the user has visited."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday canceled plans to introduce its highest-speed desktop computer chip, ending for now a 25-year run that has "
Sci/Tech,They were the first animals with backbones to walk on land. They witnessed the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and were present at the birth of a bipedal ape who went on to become 
Sci/Tech,The British music industry won an important High Court decision Thursday that would force Internet service providers to hand over the identity of Britons accused of using the Internet to swap free songs.
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks Coffee today announced the national launch of the Hear Music media bar. This new service, powered by HP technology, allows Starbucks customers to create personalized CD compilations and burn full "
Sci/Tech,"As he lies, the young man shrugs, flutters his eyelids and shakes his head. Another, on a witness stand, grimaces for a millisecond as he answers a question."
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s Tivoli Security Compliance Manager scans devices that plug into the network, such as laptops and home computers that may have been unprotected by network security."
Sci/Tech,"SCO is sick and tired of being  quot;dissed quot; by online bloggers and journalists, and it #39;s not going to take it anymore. So, it #39;s launching its own Web site to tell its side of the story concerning its many legal disputes."
Sports,"With overnight rain causing a 2-hour delay to the start of play in the HSBC World Matchplay Championship at Wentworth, Retief Goosen did his bit to help to make up ground."
Sports,"Tour rookie Jason Dufner shot a seven-under-par 65 to take the first round lead at the Greensboro Classic on Thursday. Dufner, who has never led a round on the "
Sports," Playing in his home town before an adoring crowd that chanted his name, Yao Ming had the jitters. He missed his first two shots and allowed Brad Miller to score against him repeatedly early in the first quarter."
Sports,CHISINAU: Scotland coach Berti Vogts was verbally abused by fans after his side #39;s flagging World Cup qualification hopes were dealt a further blow in a 1-1 draw in Moldova on Wednesday.
Sports,"Goran Eriksson, England #39;s head coach, said last night that he would be advising David Beckham that  quot;silence is golden quot;."
Sports,"  A day of steady rain not only caused the Busch Stadium tarp to cover the infield little more than two hours before the scheduled start of Game 2 of the NL Championship Series, it gave the Houston Astros some hope strengthening their rotation."
Sports,"PALM DESERT, Calif. -- While playing partners Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie grabbed most of the attention, Grace Park made history Thursday at the Samsung World Championship."
Sports, Danny Williams has earned a heavyweight title shot nearly three months after derailing Mike Tysons comeback. Williams will fight World Boxing Council champion Vitali Klitschko in New York on Dec. 11.
Sports,"Forget about Hubie Brown, Jerry Sloan and Larry Brown Terry Porter should have been last season #39;s Coach of the Year if only for getting the most out of the least."
World,"One Chinese hostage was freed and another killed when Pakistani commandos stormed the hideout of Islamic militants in northwestern Pakistan today, government officials said."
World,"The crisis over claims by Italy #39;s incoming EU Justice and Home Affairs commissioner that homosexuality is  quot;a sin quot; deepened yesterday, as his future colleague, Peter Mandelson, described the remarks as  quot;unwise quot;."
World,"TOKYO Aid to Iraq should be disbursed faster, Iraqi companies should get priority for contracts, and projects should be focused on bolstering parliamentary elections that are to be held in January, Iraqis and donor representatives agreed on Thursday at "
World, Taiwan denied that the island #39;s nuclear weapons programme   abandoned in the 1980s   involved experimenting with separating plutonium.
World,"The arrest of a Catholic priest drew criticism from human rights groups Thursday, who charged that the US-backed government was illegally trying to suppress support for ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide."
Sports,"SEVILLE, Spain It was not quite what Carlos Moya missed the first time. The setting was not his country #39;s tennis capital and former home city of Barcelona but the capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia."
Sci/Tech,"The group ""Human Rights Watch"" has issued a detailed report outlining allegations of torture, abuse and violence against prisoners. Prisoners who have been made to ""vanish"" by unaccountable agencies."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday  canceled plans to introduce its highest speed desktop computer  chip, ending for now a 25 year run that has seen the speeds of  Intel's microprocessors increase by more than 750 times."
Sci/Tech, Online DVD rental company Netflix Inc. on Thursday cut its subscription price and said it was changing its strategy to sacrifice healthy profits for growth in the face of strong competition.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.  on Thursday canceled plans to introduce its highest speed desktop computer chip, ending for now a 25 year run that has seen the speeds of Intel's microprocessors increase by more than 750 times."
Sci/Tech," The trade deficit jumped to the second highest level in history as surging demand for foreign oil swamped a small gain in U.S. exports, the government reported Thursday. America's trade gap with China hit an all time high as retailers stocked up on cell phones, toys and televisions in preparation for Christmas sales."
Business,"Apple Computer (AAPL) on Wednesday reported its quarterly profit more than doubled, on strong sales of its iPod digital music player and notebook computers, and said earnings for the current quarter would be much better than "
Business,"Northwest Airlines Corp., the fourth- largest US airline, and its pilots union reached tentative agreement on a contract that would cut pay and benefits, saving the company \$265 million a year."
Business,"Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it will eliminate up to 575 US positions, representing 2 percent of its US work force, in order to streamline operations and reduce costs."
Sci/Tech," In the year since our cover story on former Israeli commando Amnon Landan and Mercury Interactive, the Sunnyvale, Calif. software company has taken hostile fire on multiple fronts. Mercury sells testing tools that catch glitches in software programs and make Web and business programs run smoothly. It is grappling with new competition from open source vendors like JUnit and OpenSTA, which offer testing software for free. It's also facing pricing pressure from larger competitor IBM. Mercury stock has tumbled 20 since July."
Sci/Tech, Sun Microsystems Inc. returned to a loss in its fiscal first quarter as the server and software maker paid for its recent restructuring efforts and a settlement with Eastman Kodak Co.
Sci/Tech,"Following CA #39;s announcement yesterday, IBM gave word that they are bundling Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC) technology into certain Tivoli systems and network management apps."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Borland Software Corp. and IBM announced upgrades to their development tools this week designed to support heterogeneous environments and more closely link software creation to business goals."
Sci/Tech," More lava emerged Thursday on the crater floor of Mount St. Helens, expanding a rock formation building on the volcano's old lava dome."
Sci/Tech," A new Russian U.S. crew headed to the international space station Thursday, surging into orbit aboard a Soyuz spacecraft none of the three astronauts has piloted before."
Sports,Retief Goosen was the only player to book his place in the quarter-finals of the HSBC World Match Play here yesterday but it took a record margin of victory for the South African to be in such a luxurious overnight position.
Sports,SVEN Goran Eriksson has warned David Beckham to keep quiet about his indiscretions on the pitch as he intimated the players cardinal sin was not getting booked on purpose - but admitting to it in public.
Sports,"In terms of a silver lining, at least Houston fans should know that Pete Munro is well rested. Munro, the Astros #39; Game 2 starter, hasn #39;t been on the mound in a game since Oct. 1 "
Sci/Tech," In what could be a page taken from a science fiction novel, a scientist in his laboratory is trying to teach bacteria how to devour and destroy the caffeine contained in a coffee plant."
World,"US warplanes have launched sustained and fierce attacks on the rebel-held Iraqi town of Fallujah, witnesses said. They said explosions could be heard in the attacks, a day after interim Prime Minister Iyad "
World,"The Israeli military killed four Palestinian militants on Wednesday as troops in tanks and armored vehicles pushed into another town in the northern Gaza Strip, extending "
Business,"The trade deficit jumped to the second-highest level in history as surging demand for foreign oil swamped a small gain in US exports, the government reported Thursday."
Business,ATA Holdings Corp. #39;s stock price surged 22 percent this morning then settled to an eight-percent gain on renewed speculation the troubled Indianapolis airline is discussing a merger with America West Airlines.
Sci/Tech,Here at the Digital Life trade show in New York City Internet search behemoth Google has created quite a buzz on the show floor with the launch of its much-anticipated Google Desktop Search utility.
Sci/Tech,"A handful of people, mostly elderly, are so good at working out when someone is truthful that experts yesterday called them the  quot;wizards quot; of lie detection."
Sci/Tech,Research reported in Science today (14 October 2004) shows that rocks erupted from the Mount St Helens volcano in 1980 preserve a remarkable record of the goings-on beneath the volcano in the period prior to its eruption.
Business,"based drug manufacturer, Eli Lilly, is eliminating 575 US jobs, in order to streamline operations and become more competitive."
Sci/Tech,"Forensic files: Google (nasdaq: GOOG - news - people ) on Thursday rolled out a seminal version of its new desktop tool, enabling users to scrutinize hard drives as they would Web sites."
Sci/Tech," Frogs, toads and newts face worldwide environmental threats, according to a new study by more than 500 scientists from over 60 nations."
Sci/Tech," Monitoring the gases emitted by lava from Mount St. Helens might provide clues to future eruptions, a British volcano expert says."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Half of Americans older than 50 will be at risk of fractures from too-thin bones by 2020, the surgeon general warned Thursday, urging people to get more calcium, vitamin D and exercise to avoid crippling osteoporosis.    The bone-thinning disease is on the rise as the population grays - but weak bones aren't a natural consequence of aging, Surgeon General Richard Carmona stressed..."
Sci/Tech,Some of the real estate coveted most by the Internet giants isn #39;t on the Internet at all. It #39;s on your computer hard drive.
Sci/Tech,"NEARLY one in three species of frogs, toads and newts in the world is under threat of extinction, according to the most comprehensive global study of amphibians ever conducted."
Sci/Tech,The High Court this morning granted the music industry the power to request the names and addresses of the 28 file sharers the industry aims to litigate against.
Sci/Tech, IBM and Cisco Systems are broadening their security alliance to offer new automatic security applications for enterprise networks.
Sci/Tech,"Many emerging market businesses will soon have access to the IBM Rational software development platform for the first time, through the open source Eclipse development framework."
Sci/Tech,"PayPal, the popular payment method on auction site eBay Inc., said Wednesday the technical problems that left many users unable to access their accounts or conduct business appear to over."
Sports,"EVERY time the clamour starts over the future of a manager, there are always a few weary souls who can be relied upon to ask  quot;Who else is there?"
Business,"The United States has recorded its second biggest trade deficit in history, fuelled by high oil prices and imports from China. The deficit grew six-point-nine percent in August to 54 billion US dollars...several billion more than predicted by analysts."
Business,The group that sets US accounting rules decided yesterday to delay for six months its plan to force companies to treat stock option grants as immediate expenses.
Business,"Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. said Thursday it intends to refile the bulk of its dismissed case against ousted CEO Conrad Black and associates, intent on winning "
Business,"An independent assessor valued Yukos #39; main production unit at \$14.7 billion to \$17.3 billion on Thursday, the same day a news agency reported that a controlling stake in the business could be sold for just over \$4 billion."
Business,WASHINGTON An investment firm has told Mylan Laboratories that a proposed acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals is not in the best interests of investors.
Business,"The US trade deficit, propelled by a record foreign oil bill, surged to \$54 billion in August, second highest level in history. The politically sensitive "
Business,"There will be no early end to punitive European tariffs on US products despite a decision by the US Congress to end a corporate tax subsidy ruled illegal by the World Trade Organisation (WTO)Pascal Lamy, the European Unions chief trade negotiator "
Sci/Tech,"America Online on Thursday confirmed it is testing a new search engine that scans for files on a PC #39;s hard drive, mirroring a similar product unveiled this week by Google."
Sports,So what does it feel like to hear a stadium crammed with Yankees fans at full roar all chanting  quot;Who #39;s Your Daddy? quot; over and over and over and over and over?
Sports,"Already the Phoenix Coyotes managing partner, The Great One was asked by general manager Mike Barnett if he #39;d be interested in running the team from behind the bench, too."
Sports,"If Danny Williams did not fully appreciate the sheer size of Vitali Klitschko, he does now. After a series of eyeball-to-eyeball poses for the photographers at yesterday #39;s London press conference to announce "
Sports,"The British Grand Prix got a second chance in 2005, after Formula One bosses put it in 2005 #39;s race calendar - as long as a deal can be reached."
Sports,PHOENIX (CP) - Coyotes GM Mike Barnett approached managing partner Wayne Gretzky in June about coaching the NHL club but the idea hasn #39;t got any further than that.
World,"Suicide bombers penetrated the headquarters of allied forces in Iraq for the first time yesterday, killing 10 people and provoking an urgent review of security in Baghdad #39;s Green Zone."
World,"  The US military intensified its air raids Thursday against suspected hideouts of Iraq #39;s most wanted man Abu Mussab al Zarqawi, while efforts to mediate a truce between the government and rebels collapsed."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Profits, revenue climb at Rambus...Apple iTunes sales quicken...Nortel pushes back Flextronics deal."
Business,"A Royal Dutch/Shell-led group building the world #39;s largest liquefied natural gas plant on Sakhalin Island has clinched its first term supply deal in North America, the group said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Server and software maker says it beat targets, but laid off more workers than expected in the first quarter."
Sci/Tech,It's the second time this year the disk drive maker has seen its CFO resign.
Sci/Tech,"Memory designer Rambus reported a rise in net income to \$10.4 million, or 10 cents a share, on revenue of \$38.8 million in the third quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue plans to announce the servers Friday, sources say, stirring up major new challenges for Sun and HP."
Sci/Tech,"Reported comments from Sony exec raise doubts about launch of games handheld, which will include MP3 support."
Sci/Tech,Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history.
Sci/Tech,Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history.
Sci/Tech,Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history.
Sci/Tech,Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history.
World," Tiger Woods and his new wife were briefly held aboard their private yacht Thursday by U.S. Coast Guard officers and turned away from San Juan's port because they failed to notify authorities of their arrival ahead of time, an official said."
World, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder arrived in Libya for an official visit during which he is to hold talks with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi.
World," TORONTO (CP)   The dangers of second hand smoke are so great there should be a ban on lighting up in cars carrying children, Ontario doctors said Thursday, bringing an immediate outcry from critics who labelled it another attack on personal freedoms."
World, The House Democratic leader Thursday asked for an investigation of alleged threatening remarks made to the ethics committee chairman by GOP lawmakers.
Sci/Tech," A California judge has denied three motions for summary judgement in a patent infringement case filed by TV Interactive Data Corp. (TVI) against Microsoft Corp., meaning the case will proceed to trial."
Sci/Tech," With  $190 million in charges on its balance sheet related to restructuring and its recent patent lawsuit settlement with Eastman Kodak Co., Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a net loss of  $174 million for its the first quarter of its fiscal 2005 year, which ended September 26."
World," U.N. peacekeepers in Haiti  urgently need reinforcements to cope with surging violence in  the Caribbean country devastated by tropical storms, Brazil's  foreign minister said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Within two weeks of the firing of CEO Craig Conway, business applications vendor PeopleSoft Inc. has seen the departure of another top executive, Ram Gupta, executive vice president of products and technology."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Otellini served notice at the company's recent developer conference that the megahertz era was coming to a close, and the decision Thursday to remove the 4GHz Pentium 4 processor from its road map is clear evidence that Intel has once and for all kicked its speed habit, according to industry analysts.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get go. Find out more.</p>"
World," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina's Supreme  Court ruled for the first time on Thursday that someone who  fled the country fearing political persecution during the 1970s  ""dirty war"" should receive damages from the government."
World,"US military pressure against insurgents, coupled with Iraqi government efforts to negotiate, may be gaining traction."
World,"The influx of doctors has created teething problems, some amusing - like the language confusion - some more serious."
World,day general strike ends in Nigeria but unions threaten more action in two weeks if petrol prices stay high.
World,Israel says it will not limit the number of Muslims at Jerusalem's holy site during the Ramadan fasting month.
World,The US Agency for International Development awards American firm Louis Berger two Iraqi reconstruction contracts worth a total \$208m.
World, U.S. Marines launched air and ground attacks Thursday on the insurgent bastion Fallujah after city representatives suspended peace talks with the government over Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's demand to hand over terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi...
World," Scientists have made important progress in the quest for a malaria vaccine, showing for the first time that childhood shots can prevent nearly one third of cases and slash the risk of severe, life threatening attacks by almost two thirds.    Experts say the findings, outlined this week in The Lancet medical journal, provide robust evidence that the dream of developing a vaccine that will get babies through the most vulnerable period of infancy could become a reality by the end of the decade..."
Sports," In the first 232 minutes of its season, Seattle held opponents to 23 points. Then it allowed 23 in the next 11 minutes, blowing last week's game to St. Louis in overtime."
Sports, Grace Park capped an almost flawless round by rolling in a 25 foot birdie putt for a 10 under 62 Thursday that gave her a two stroke lead after the first round of the Samsung World Championship.
Sports," The New York Yankees will start  Orlando ""El Duque"" Hernandez in Game 4 of the American League  Championship Series on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox."
Sports,"Boston ace Curt Schilling will not face the Yankees on Sunday because of an injured right ankle, though it's possible he could return later in the series."
Sports,Houston put their hopes in a pitcher untested in the postseason when they give Pete Munro the ball to start Game 2 of the N.L. Championship Series tonight.
Sci/Tech,This is the first in a series of articles on SSH in-depth. We start with looking at standard SSH host keys by examining the verification process to ensure you have not been the victim of an attack.
Sports,"The Houston Astros, down 0-1, put their hopes in a pitcher untested in the postseason when they give Pete Munro the ball (8:19 p.m., Fox)."
Sci/Tech,"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols writes for eWeek,  #147;GNOME is nice, KDE is fine and the forthcoming Looking Glass may be wonderful, but the best Unix desktop is the one in the Macintosh. #148; Oct 14"
Sci/Tech,"Revenue for the network computer maker rose year over year for the second consecutive quarter after three years of declines, the company said today."
Business, Why does it matter who runs your mutual fund? Oppenheimer MidCap Fund is Exhibit A.
Business, Maybe poker really is a sport. It's televised. It's awash in prize loot. And now there's even an ownership feud brewing between its biggest promoters.
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer on Thursday sued insurance broker Marsh   McLennan Cos.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, charging they engaged in market manipulation."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission is looking into possible accounting abuses involving  companies' assumptions about employee pension funds, the SEC's  top enforcement official said on Thursday."
Business,"NATIONAL Australia Bank yesterday announced it had hired the investment bank Lazards to gauge buying interest for its Irish banks, signalling it was prepared to leave part of its European market."
Business,Financial services firm SunTrust Banks Inc. said Thursday that it received notice that the Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an informal inquiry into the company #39;s recent announcement that it 
Sci/Tech,SOMETIMES even the largest technology companies act as if their chief scientist or head of marketing has gone to town with a cow and traded it for a bean.
Sports,  Screeching guitars and loud rock and roll bounced around the empty seats in Fenway Park here Thursday afternoon as the Boston Red Sox took batting practice.
Sports,Only in England could David Beckham be not so much in hot water but a bubbling volcano for admitting he deliberately got himself cautioned during England #39;s 2-0 win against Wales last Saturday.
Sports,"Australian golfer Steve Elkington is two strokes off the pace after the first round of the Greensboro Classic in North Carolina. Elkington, whose first US victory came in Greensboro 14 years ago, is one of "
Sports,"No, his position in the starting lineup isn #39;t solidified after one preseason game, and there #39;s a big question mark surrounding his future."
World,"WASHINGTON: Four US nationals and six Iraqis were killed in two attacks yesterday in the Green Zone in Baghdad. The four Americans killed were security staff with a private company, US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said."
World,"A decision by Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf to quit as army chief would be a good thing #39; #39; and would encourage progress toward full democracy, US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. on Thursday became the first tech heavyweight to tackle the daunting task of uncluttering computers, introducing a program that quickly scours hard drives for documents, e mails, instant messages and past Web searches."
Sci/Tech, A Swedish study suggests that people who use a cell phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone.
Sci/Tech, Federal regulators approved new rules Thursday aimed at making high speed Internet available to more Americans. Critics contended the action will hinder competition in broadband services and keep prices high.
Sci/Tech," Online DVD rental company Netflix Inc. on Thursday cut its subscription price and said it was changing its strategy to sacrifice profits for growth in the face of growing competition, sending its shares plunging to their lowest level in almost a year and a half."
Business,"JEDDAH, 6 December 2004 - The current situation with Iraq has all the ingredients of a long-term liability to the balance sheet of America, which some day it might be a disaster to the state of world economy."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. last week quietly released a version of its Java Desktop System (JDS) software based on the Solaris x86 operating system, a move the company is calling the first step in a long term strategy to unify the user interface for Sun's Linux and Solaris products, Sun officials said Thursday."
Business,MINNEAPOLIS Northwest Airlines has won tentative concessions worth 265 (m) million dollars annually from pilots -- a major first step toward its goal of slashing labor costs by 950 (M) million dollars.
Sci/Tech,"Dell is expected to expand its line of line of consumer electronics this week, possibly taking the wraps off of a challenger to Apple Computer #39;s iPod Mini music player."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - After a year and a half of being flamed, dissected and dismissed on the Groklaw.net Web site, The SCO Group Inc."
Sci/Tech,iSuppli predicts revenue from WiMax base-station and customer-premise equipment (CPE) sales worldwide will achieve annual growth rates of only 14-25 from 2004 through 2007.
Sports,Grace Park capped an almost flawless round by rolling in a 25-foot birdie putt for a 10-under 62 Thursday that gave her a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Samsung World Championship.
Sports,"  Phoenix managing partner Wayne Gretzky, asked if he was interested in coaching the Coyotes, put the idea on the back burner."
World,_ A Connecticut man working for a private security company was among several people killed Thursday when two bombs exploded in the tightly guarded area of Baghdad known as the Green Zone.
World," The US military is investigating 28 soldiers over the deaths in December 2002 of two detainees in American custody in Afghanistan, the US Army said."
Business,ZIGGY Switkowski was in his sick bed when Telstra #39;s board announced he had agreed to step down #39; #39; but got up to clear the air.
World,Scientists say they have developed an effective vaccine against malaria that could be ready for use in six years.
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday all 8,200 Jewish settlers will be pulled out of the Gaza Strip starting next summer, and he ordered a troop withdrawal from a refugee camp   signaling that a bloody two week offensive in northern Gaza could be easing.    Sharon said next year's settlement evacuation would be completed within 12 weeks despite opposition from settlers and their backers..."
Business,  The man who made Wall Street reform its ways is now charging widespread corruption in the insurance industry. He alleged that brokers have been taking payoffs from insurance companies to steer 
Business,"NEW YORK : New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued Thursday a major US insurance brokerage firm, Marsh and McLennan Co, for steering clients to insurers with whom it had lucrative payoff agreements."
Business,Amazon.com plans to enter the DVD rental business in a move that will put the online retail giant in direct competition with Netflix.
Business,"Oil prices, Chinese imports lift August trade deficit more than forecasts to just short of record. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August to its second-highest level "
Business,"SHAREHOLDERS in Abbey yesterday tore into the bank over its coming takeover by Spanish bank Santander, attempting to scupper the 8."
Sci/Tech,A replacement crew for the International Space Station blasted off aboard a Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Russia early today.
Sci/Tech,"bizpile writes  quot;It was reported earlier that Intel would be delaying the release of their 4Ghz Pentium 4 chips, but it now appears that they will be cancelling them altogether."
Sci/Tech,"Almost a third of the world #39;s frogs, toads, salamanders and other amphibians are threatened with extinction within 100 years, according to a study."
Sports,"  Curt was the subject on everyone #39;s lips, Curse was the subject on everyone #39;s mind. Two games into their showdown with the hated Yankees, the poor, bedeviled and favored Red Sox have suffered no less "
Sports,"LAHORE: Unlike the Pakistan-India historic cricket series, there is less public interest in the two back to back matches of the tri-national cricket series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka being played at Gadaffi stadium on Thursday and Saturday."
Sports,"After a summer in which they didn #39;t seriously interview a single candidate for the vacant position, why are the Coyotes still the only NHL team without a permanent head coach in place?"
Sports,"LOCK HAVEN, Pa. Oct. 14, 2004 - A former college football player was convicted of murder Thursday in the beating death of the brother of Olympic wrestler Sara McMann."
Sports,"The Portland Trail Blazers made some huge strides in 2003-04 to rid themselves of the remnants of the Bob Whitsitt Era. Of all the changes new general manager John Nash made last season, none was more important than making this team likable."
World,"Pakistani commandos on Thursday freed two Chinese engineers taken hostage near the Afghan border and killed their five kidnappers, who are led by a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner, officials said."
World,Donor nations wrapped up a two-day meeting Thursday with pledges to speed up projects to rebuild Iraq possibly by using more Iraqis to implement 
Business,"Crude oil futures inched toward the 55 dollar milestone today, a day after US officials announced a decline in their countrys inventory of heating oil, heating a market already on edge over tight supplies, high demand and unrest in key producers."
Business,"CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Downloading music continues to drive strong sales and revenue at Apple Computer as the Cupertino-based company announced Thursday that 150 million songs have been downloaded from its iTunes service."
Business,"The US trade deficit, propelled by a record foreign oil bill, surged to \$54 billion (R355 billion) in August, the second-highest level in history."
Business,"Sony Ericsson, the Swedish-Japanese maker of cellphones, posted a 45 percent rise in net profit in the third quarter as a broadened product mix and the success of its camera phones bolstered sales."
Business,Cabinet Spokesman Chen Chi-mai (  ) said yesterday that the improvement of the nation #39;s global competitiveness ranking in a recent report resulted from the government #39;s economic and financial reforms.
Business,"New York #39;s attorney general sued the nation #39;s leading insurance brokerage yesterday, accusing brokers of taking payoffs to steer clients to insurance companies that were not necessarily offering the lowest prices for their policies."
Business,Shares in China Power International jumped in the electricity generator #39;s Hong Kong debut Friday following a hugely popular initial public offer.
Business,Northwest Airlines and its pilots union reached tentative agreement yesterday on a deal that would save the airline \$300 million in labor costs.
Business,"American companies could become  quot;collateral victims quot; of Washington #39;s decision to escalate the row between Boeing and Airbus over subsidies into a full-scale dispute, according to Nol Forgeard, president and chief executive of the European aircraft maker "
Business," Citing a continuation in rising fuel prices, Australia #39;s Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN.AU) said Friday it will increase its passenger fuel surcharge for a second time in two months."
Business,"Alitalia, the troubled Italian airline, has restated its first-half results, almost doubling its previously reported loss, as it set aside money to lay off about 20 percent of its work force."
Business,"Like a captivating novel, the 650-page tax act headed toward President Bush #39;s desk will make you want to laugh, cry and scream."
Sci/Tech,"US News, California, Mountain View: Google Inc. has rolled out a preliminary version of its new desktop search tool, making the first move against its major competitors in the race to provide tools for finding information buried in computer hard drives."
Sci/Tech,"Downloading the pirated version of Halo 2 is a disservice to an honest team of creators. October 14, 2004 - Halo 2 is the Xbox game of the year."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and Cisco have extended their global security alliance through the integration of IBM Tivoli software with Cisco Network Admission Control technologies to help enterprises automatically comply with security policies, then quarantine and remediate at "
Sci/Tech, quot;These applications will not be large enough to sustain the multitude of silicon suppliers and equipment manufacturers who have expressed interest in developing products for WiMAX.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has quietly delivered on its promise of a Solaris flavor of JDS (Java Desktop System), its alternative to Microsoft Windows."
Sports,"No matter what happens from now on, Retief Goosen has earned a place in the record books of the HSBC World Match Play championship."
Sports," Rain or shine, the St. Louis Cardinals #39; big bats always seem to come through in the end. Albert Pujols led off the eighth inning with a tiebreaking home run, Scott Rolen followed with his second "
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, NC, Oct. 14 (Ticker) -- The Charlotte Bobcats fell short in a wild franchise debut at home. Antawn Jamison hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with 6.8 seconds remaining to lift the Washington Wizards "
Sports,Saturday #39;s homecoming game against Vanderbilt will be the final Southeastern Conference home game for Georgia this season. The No.
Sports,Kevin Garnett scored 26 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 99-96 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an exhibition game Thursday night.
Sports,"Jamal Crawford got his first start in a Knicks uniform Thursday night, showing a glimpse of what, exactly, was not entirely clear."
Sports,"Once upon a time, before the Internet, the Bowl Championship Series and the zone blitz, Navy #39;s football team routinely beat Notre Dame."
World,"Bombs exploded within moments of each other at a handicraft market and a popular cafe inside Baghdad #39;s fortified Green Zone on Thursday, killing at least five people, including three American civilians."
World,"At least two of the crew members of a cargo plane that crashed in Canada were South Africans, Ronnie Mamoepa, foreign affairs department spokesperson, confirmed today."
World,"Prince Norodom Sihamoni, 51, a dancer and choreographer, is to be crowned king this month, carrying out the wishes of his father in the first change in the monarchy most Cambodians have known."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon accepted an army plan to reduce the number of soldiers mounting an operation in the Gaza Strip aimed at stopping Palestinian rocket attacks, the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz said."
World,Zimbabwe #39;s security went on high alert Friday ahead of a verdict in the treason trial of popular opposition leader Morgan Tsavangirai.
World,Brazil has called for more UN troops to be sent to Haiti to curb a wave of unrest in which more than 40 people have been killed in a fortnight.
World,"Vote counting started yesterday in Afghanistan #39;s landmark election, widely expected to install Hamid Karzai, the US-backed interim leader, as the country #39;s first popularly chosen president."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon gave  the go ahead on Thursday for troops to withdraw from parts of  northern Gaza, media reports said, shortly after they killed  the 100th Palestinian in the largest Gaza offensive in four  years."
World," Twenty men, women and children claiming  to be North Koreans broke into the South Korean consulate in  Beijing Friday seeking asylum, a diplomatic source said."
World,Brazil calls for more UN troops to be sent to Haiti to curb a wave of violence in which dozens have died.
World,Michael Jackson's defence teams fails in an attempt to have child abuse charges thrown out of court.
World,"Ivory Coast's president urges former rebels to start disarming on Friday, but they refuse to do so."
World,Actors Jude Law and Sienna Miller attend world premiere of the movie remake of Alfie in London's Leicester Square.
World," Two suicide bombers killed 10 civilians, including four U.S. nationals, on Thursday in one of the bloodiest attacks inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, an attack claimed by America's top enemy in Iraq."
World, Nicaragua's unpopular president faces possible removal from office after a special Congressional committee was created on Thursday to explore corruption charges against him.
World," Bosnian Serb forces killed more than 7,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica, a Bosnian Serb commission conceded Thursday in its final report on the 1995 massacre."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will vote soon on new governance and disclosure rules for the groups that oversee America's stock markets, SEC Chairman William Donaldson said on Thursday."
Business," Asian shares stuck to narrow ranges Friday as record oil prices supported energy stocks and miners rebounded on steadier metals markets, countering worries about technology earnings and falls in Japanese automakers."
World," Police found 97 undocumented migrants crammed into an abandoned freight trailer on the side of a highway in the southern state of Chiapas Thursday, after the migrants hacked a breathing hole in the side of the trailer with a pick when the driver fled."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission will vote soon on new governance and disclosure  rules for the groups that oversee America's stock markets, SEC  Chairman William Donaldson said on Thursday."
World,The New York state attorney general accused the world's largest insurance broker of cheating customers by rigging prices in exchange for kickbacks.
World,"For the first time, researchers say, a vaccine against malaria has shown that it can save children from infection or death."
Business,The F.C.C. adopted rules that will enable utility companies to offer an alternative to broadband services now provided by cable and phone companies.
Business,"The Ford Motor Company is making a push to convince Americans that a new crop of cars are worth buying on their own merits, not because of rebates or financing."
Sports, Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen hit  back to back home runs in the eighth inning to lead the St  Louis Cardinals to a 6 4 win over the Houston Astros in Game  Two of the NL Championship Series at Busch Stadium on Thursday.
Sports,"Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning, giving St. Louis a 6-4 victory over Houston in Game 2 of the N.L.C.S."
World,"Cambodia #39;s Throne Council choseThursday Prince Norodom Sihamoni a new king of Cambodia, a week after his father Norodom Sihanouk abdicated."
Sports,Brent Geiberger took advantage of ideal morning conditions to earn a share of the clubhouse lead with a 6-under-par 66 during the first 
Sports,MIAMI Frank Gore scored the winning touchdown on a one-yard run with 49 seconds left as third-ranked Miami rallied to beat number-18 Louisville 41-to-38 at the Orange Bowl.
Sports,Ryan Clark may start in place of injured safety Matt Bowen when the Redskins play the Bears on Sunday.
Sports,"College basketball teams around the nation, and several local schools will get the madness started Friday."
Sports,"Since starting in the Gator Bowl as a redshirt freshman, senior safety Mike Daniels has made valuable contributions under the radar while waiting for his chance to play more."
Sports,"U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen was the only winner on a rainy opening day of the World Match Play Championship, beating Jeff Maggert by a record 12 and 11."
Sports,Maryland's Lou Lombardo has steadily climbed the depth chart to become a starting offensive lineman while conquering a sizeable obstacle off the field: dyslexia.
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue plans is expected to announce the servers Friday, stirring up major new challenges for Sun and HP. \"
Business,"Eliot Spitzer, the New York state attorney general, yesterday accused the world #39;s largest insurance broker of cheating customers by rigging prices and steering business to insurers in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks."
Business,"Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd., controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka- shing, fell on its share-trading debut today on concern it won #39;t pay a dividend because expansion costs will reduce profits."
Business,"Air New Zealand will increase services to Western Australia, operating daily direct services between Auckland and Perth during the Australian summer."
Business,"SEOUL : South Korea #39;s Samsung Electronics Friday posted weaker-than-expected results for the third quarter as low product prices, coupled with higher promotion costs, undermined its bottom line."
Sci/Tech,"Google, the world #39;s most popular search engine announced the launch of a beta desktop search utility application that goes beyond basic web search."
Sci/Tech,"NetSuite has released version 10.0 of its hosted business software, which incorporates new e-commerce, analytics and sales features."
Sports,"FOR this, the Boston Red Sox spent all that time, energy and money last winter? They built the team for this series? This is the best they could do?"
Sports," US Open champion Retief Goosen was the only winner on a rainy opening day of the World Match Play Championship on Thursday, beating Jeff Maggert by a record 12 and 11."
Sports,"In his new book, former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson blames many of the team #39;s problems on Kobe Bryant. In  quot;The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul, quot; set to be "
Sports,Manchester United fans are hoping people power can help beat off an Old Trafford takeover bid from American billionaire Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,"Motorsport.com. CHARLOTTE, NC - Casey Mears knocked Robby Gordon off the pole late in Busch Series time-trials to grab his second pole of the season, and second of this career."
World,"American troops and Iraqi special forces launched a major operation in Falluja late Thursday aimed at disrupting future attacks by insurgents who control the volatile city, the US military said."
World,"A former soldier, rebel and warlord was sworn in Thursday as the new president of Somalia in the latest attempt to unite the nation under a central government for the first time since 1991."
World,"POIANA BRASOV, Oct. 14. - Russia has agreed to send warships to help Natos naval patrols monitoring suspicious vessels in the Mediterranean , as part of a drive for closer counter-terrorism cooperation between Moscow and the western alliance."
Business,The next generation of passenger jets from the world #39;s biggest airplane manufacturers will soon be coming off the production line.
Sci/Tech,"When the first space vacations are available, Richard Branson will be there selling them. On Sept. 27, Branson #39;s Virgin announced a partnership with Paul Allen #39;s Mojave Aerospace Ventures and SpaceShipOne "
Sci/Tech," There was no big stir on Wall Street, but a San Francisco based Internet company marked a cultural milestone Thursday by becoming the first gay directed business to trade its stock on a major exchange."
Sports,Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning to lead the St Louis Cardinals to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game Two of the NL Championship Series at Busch Stadium on Thursday.
Sports, Frank Gore scored from one yard out in the final minute to lift the third ranked Miami Hurricanes to a 41 38 victory over No.
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems today posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the second consecutive quarter after three years of declines.
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Filthy Linking Rich - Google Releases Desktop Search - Exit Page Statistics Query - 'Industrial Strength White Hat' Cloaking Questions - Content for Adwords - RSS Feeds as a Search Engine Marketing Tool
Sci/Tech,"Nokia said on Thursday that its third-quarter profit was higher than many analysts had forecast, but still a fifth lower than a year ago."
Sci/Tech,employees of company called Voters Outreach of America AKA America Votes claim that voter registrations in Las Vegas have been trashed.     The article recommends that people make sure they're registered to vote. If you're a victim of the fraudulent voter registration that is rife in the prelude to this election you should insist on your right to make a provisional (or affidavit) vote at the polls as guaranteed by the Help America Vote Act of 2002.    Voters Outreach of America has reportedly moved on to Oregon presumably to do the same thing.
World," Peru will submit a second request to Japan to extradite former President Alberto Fujimori to face charges of corruption, the Peruvian Embassy said Friday."
World," She's not quite the Avon Lady, but Sujathamma Jella represents the new face of direct selling in India, trudging down muddy roads every day with a bag filled with soap, shampoo and skin lightening cream."
Business,"The trade deficit increased to the second-highest level in history as surging demand for foreign oil swamped a small gain in US exports, the government reported yesterday."
Business,"Think there are too many Starbucks in the world? The coffee retailer apparently doesn #39;t think there are enough. Starbucks yesterday expanded its estimate of outlets that it eventually plans to open worldwide to 30,000, up from 25,000."
Business,Got a shoebox full of receipts from purchases you made this year? Hold onto them and make sure to have them handy come tax time. Congress this week temporarily reinstated a law that gives Texans - as well 
Sci/Tech,Computer users have long complained that using Microsoft Windows to find files on a desktop hard drive is considerably tougher than using Google to find information in the vast reaches of the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. said Thursday that a version of  quot;Halo 2, quot; the forthcoming follow-up to the best-selling video game for the company #39;s Xbox console, had been leaked and illegally posted for download on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks Corp. announced Thursday that it will add computer kiosks in stores in Austin, Texas, and in Seattle where customers can burn music CDs for about \$10 while waiting for their Frappuccino."
Sports,"The Zen master says he engaged in a  quot;psychological war quot; with Kobe Bryant last season, the details of which are to be released in book form next month."
Sports,The No. 18 Louisville Cardinals flummoxed the No. 3 team in the nation Thursday night. They forcibly seized the notice of the college football world.
Sports,Top seed David Nalbandian held off a spirited late challenge by Stefan Koubek to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Trophy on Thursday.
World, The crash of a Boeing 747 cargo plane in Halifax on Thursday that killed seven people was the fourth crash in 14 years for MK Airlines.
World,"Southeast Asia #39;s wiliest political survivor yesterday completed his own intricately scripted exit from the stage. King Norodom Sihanouk, who first took Cambodia #39;s throne when "
World," The vote tally under way on Friday in Afghanistans landmark election was widely expected to yield an election victory for US  backed interim leader Hamid Karzai, which would install him as the war ravaged countrys first "
World,"The verdict in Zimbabwe #39;s treason trial of Morgan Tsvangirai is expected today. Tsvangirai, the leader of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), faces a possible death penalty if found guilty."
World," A strong earthquake rocked Taiwan #39;s capital during the lunch rush on Friday, shaking tall buildings for about a minute."
Business,Oil prices soared to another record high of almost 55 US dollars a barrel on Thursday as Washington reported another fall in heating fuel stocks before winter.
Business,  Shares of Netflix tumbled 37 percent following the company #39;s revelation that it plans to cut prices and sacrifice profit in order to stay competitive.
Business,"Watch out, cable. Reddy Kilowatt can now invade your turf as the FCC on Thursday approved regulations that allow power companies to provide broadband services."
Business,Hollinger International #39;s legal fight against its disgraced former CEO Conrad Black is far from over. Less than a week after a judge dismissed racketeering claims brought 
Business,"  Ex Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow never promised Merrill Lynch a risk free purchase of three energy generating barges in a 1999 call about a sale prosecutors claim was a sham, a witness said."
Sci/Tech,"  In its bid to displace Microsoft in controlling the desktop, Google on Thursday unveiled its long awaited desktop search toolbar."
Sci/Tech,"Tuesday, in the computing community, is now known as patch Tuesday. That #39;s because Microsoft has taken to releasing operating system and browser fixes on Tuesdays."
Sports,"The good people of the Midwest hope you have been enjoying following the Big Dance, that high-stakes, hotly anticipated tournament taking place back east."
Sports,"Carl Pettersson will spend several hours the next three days driving to and from work. And he couldn #39;t be happier about it. Pettersson, a former NC State standout "
Sports,and seven months after his leading UCF to its third NCAA Tournament -- men #39;s basketball Coach Kirk Speraw signed an incentive-laden contract 
Sports," Oracle Corp. Chief Executive Larry Ellison, one of the world's richest people, is looking at possibly owning a National Football League franchise, the Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday."
Sports," Brad Lidge spent much of the seventh and eighth innings warming up in the bullpen, ready to take his place on the mound."
World,"US warplanes launched sustained and fierce attacks on the rebel-held Iraqi town of Falluja on Thursday, witnesses said. They said explosions could be heard in the attacks, a day after "
World,The Israeli Army has suspended an officer accused of riddling the body of a Palestinian school girl with bullets after fellow soldiers killed her.
Sports, Sergio Garcia shot a 4 under 66 Thursday and shared the lead with Carlos Rodiles in the rain delayed first round of the Mallorca Classic.
Sports, Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen hit  back to back home runs in the eighth inning to lead the St.  Louis Cardinals to a 6 4 win over the Houston Astros in Game  Two of the NL Championship Series at Busch Stadium Thursday.
Sports, Frank Gore scored from one yard  out in the final minute to lift the third ranked Miami  Hurricanes to a 41 38 victory over No. 18 Louisville in a  non conference thriller at the Orange Bowl.
World," Some 1.6 million people, mainly small children, die each year from a ""kitchen killer""    disease brought on by inhaling smoke from cooking stoves and indoor fires, the World Health Organisation said on Friday."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan, the world #39;s largest insurance broker, was the mastermind of an \$800 million a year fraud - rigging prices and taking kickbacks from big insurance companies, state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer charged yesterday."
Business,"Google Inc., the world #39;s most-used Internet search engine, yesterday introduced software that lets users search for files from their own computers as well as the Web, entering a new area of competition with Microsoft Corp."
Business,Yukos shares have plummeted nearly 10 percent in early trade Friday on Moscow #39;s ruble-denominated MICEX exchange. That came after an unconfirmed report that the embattled oil giant #39;s 
Business,A US bankruptcy court judge approved an agreement yesterday that extends US Airways Group Inc. #39;s ability to draw on cash from its lenders to fund operations through mid-January.
Business,The world #39;s largest chip maker will shift research spending to a 3.8 GHz Pentium chip that will have twice the memory of the current version.
Business,"Shares of China Power International Development Ltd., a unit of the nation #39;s fifth-biggest electricity utility, rose on their first trading day in Hong Kong as investors said the stock "
Business,"To introduce its six new cars and trucks, Ford Motor Co. #39;s namesake brand is launching an aggressive and energetic marketing campaign."
Business,"  Airbus, the European aircraft maker that competes with Boeing Co. (BA) , is expecting airline deliveries this year from 315 320, approaching a record, the Financial Times reported, citing Chief Executive Noel Forgeard."
Sci/Tech,"Again, yesterday Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) warned about newly found security flaws in Windows that could allow an attacker to steal data on your PC."
Sci/Tech,"In early October Apple released a small series of patches for Mac OS X version 10.2 and later. Most of the fixes in this group blocked possible denial-of-service problems that are, to date, theoretical."
Sci/Tech,A series of X-Prizes for the scientific or technological breakthroughs that tackle the most important challenges facing humans are being planned.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer Inc. reported yesterday that profit in its fourth fiscal quarter jumped 140 percent from the comparable quarter last year.
Sci/Tech,"IBM plans to announce two new top-end Unix servers, sources familiar with its plans said, opening major new challenges to Sun and HP."
Sci/Tech,"In the 17 months SCO Group has waged its multiple-lawsuit war over its alleged rights to Linux, Groklaw has been the festering thorn in the Utah software company #39;s side."
Sci/Tech,"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has already produced over 80 products using 90nm processes, and the company expects to tape out 40 more products at this technology node by the end of this year, according to Genda Hu, vice president of "
Sports,Defending champion Ernie Els completed a 2-and-1 victory over Briton Scott Drummond when the rain-delayed World Match Play Championship first round resumed at Wentworth Friday.
Sports,"Italian Valentino Rossi, chasing a fourth consecutive premier race world title, has grabbed provisional pole after initial qualifying in the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island in Victoria."
Sports,Andy Cole will be back in action for Fulham at Aston Villa next weekend after his ban was reduced by the FA. Cole was initially suspended for three matches after being sent off for his part in a brawl at West Bromwich on September 18.
Sports,Little-known Jason Dufner birdied the difficult 17th hole en route to a one-stroke lead on Thursday in the first round of the Greater Greensboro Classic.
World,"On the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Iraq #39;s most-feared terrorist group claimed credit for setting off two bombs in the heavily fortified "
World,"building in central Harare under the watchful eyes of dozens of riot police toting batons or rifles. More riot police set up roadblocks on some of Harare #39;s main roads, searching vehicles heading towards the city centre."
World,"HALIFAXNot much is left after the early morning crash of a jumbo cargo jet but a broken, burned-out metal carcass and a Harry Potter novel."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Early results show interim Afghan president Hamid Karzai leading in that country #39;s first free presidential election."
World,"A new dawn breaks over Somalia. The interim Somali Parliament convened a special session in Kenya and elected Colonel Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, the self-styled leader of the autonomous region of Puntland, as the new interim Somali president."
World,"Missing nuclear-related equipment in Iraq was removed by experts working systematically over an extended period, diplomats said Thursday, contradicting Iraqi officials "
Business,"State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued the world #39;s largest insurance broker and lodged criminal charges against two insurance executives, accusing the brokerage of taking improper payments to steer business to certain companies."
Sports,St. Louis manager Tony La Russa was looking for a positive spin on the opening-round postseason struggles of Cardinals clean- up hitter Scott Rolen and quickly 
Sports,While this town still believes in its Red Sox -quot;Keep the Faith quot; read a billboard overlooking the Green Monster  -t of it has to be bracing for the same ending it has seen every year since 1918.
Sports,The Houston Astros had one chance to get out of St. Louis with a victory. That was a rainout. A washout of Game 2 last night would have allowed the Astros to skip sacrificial 
Business,"Internet search leader Google Inc. yesterday introduced Google Desktop Search, a free program that creates an index of the files on a user #39;s own computer."
Business,"In another embarrassing about-face, No. 1 chipmaker Intel (INTC) told customers Thursday that it will not make a much-touted 4-gigahertz version of its Pentium 4 PC processor."
Business,"DETROIT is exhuming another face from the past to pitch its cars to a new generation. A digitally revived Steve McQueen, who died in 1980, will be reprising the character of Lt."
Sports,Scottish FA chief David Taylor has moved to set up the crunch meeting that will spell the end of Vogts #39; 31-month reign. Taylor said:  quot;In the cold light of day we will now consider bringing our scheduled November 4 meeting forward.
World,American forces in Iraq launched a fresh offensive today against the terrorists responsible for the murder of British hostage Ken Bigley and two US captives.
World,A drug addicted drifter was today starting a life sentence after he was found guilty of murdering British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in Australia.
Sci/Tech," When the manager of a coin operated  laundry seduces a mother and daughter and convinces them to  skip town, there's bound to be trouble, or perhaps a movie  plot."
Sports,Already there are tales of Stephon Marbury and Jamal Crawford finishing each other #39;s sentences. The energetic backcourt tandem officially began trading phone calls when 
Business,"hock jock Howard Stern #39;s move to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. begins an association between a man who was happy to describe, in detail, Paris Hilton #39;s sex tape and the industrial giants of the auto industry."
Business, Investors sent stocks falling sharply for a second straight day Thursday as crude oil prices surged near  $55 per barrel and General Motors Corp.
Business,"DEARBORN, Mich.Ford Motor Co. is resurrecting Steve McQueen in an effort to bring its slumping sales back to life. The auto maker yesterday presented new ads to go with new vehicles in the Ford brand, including "
Business,"Controversial rapper Eminem will launch his widely expected satellite music radio channel called Shade 45 on Oct. 28 with a live broadcast of a concert from New York, the Sirius network said on Thursday."
World,"Bombers infiltrated the fortified Green Zone district that houses US and Iraqi leaders yesterday and killed at least six people, including four Americans, in simultaneous lunchtime "
World,UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said in the Irish capital of Dublin on Thursday that Europe shouldoffer more help for the United Nations global peacekeeping operations.
Sci/Tech,"com October 14, 2004, 9:00 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sci/Tech," Ring tones on mobile phones were once  considered cool if they simply sounded musical. Then phones  starting ringing to the tune of a pop song, giving way to ""ring  songs."""
Sci/Tech,"Most musicians see the internet as more of an opportunity than a threat to their livelihood, research suggests."
Business,American rapper Eminem is to launch a satellite music radio channel called Shade 45 later this month. On 28 October Shade 45 will broadcast its first programme - a live concert from New York.
Sports,"American Lindsay Davenport regained the No. 1 ranking in the world for the first time since early 2002 by defeating Dinara Safina of Russia 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the Kremlin Cup on Thursday."
Sports," Given a short flight home and abbreviated night #39;s sleep, the Boston Red Sox decided not to bother. Curt Schilling will not pitch in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series because of a dislocated "
Sports,"Russians were winners in four of five matches played Wednesday at the ATP stop in Moscow, with the only upset caused by Italian Francesca Schiavone knocking out No."
World,"Supporters of Zimbabwe #39;s opposition leader gathered outside court on to hear the verdict in his treason trial, which could see him sentenced to death."
World,One Palestinian was killed and three others were seriously injured when an Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a group of people in the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip early Friday morning.
World," The US Justice Department criminal probe into the UN Oil for Food program is focusing on several individuals, among them UN Secretary General Kofi Annan #39;s son."
World,"A BOMB threat which forced a Virgin Atlantic flight to land at Stansted Airport yesterday was a hoax, police have confirmed. The airbus, carrying 215 passengers and 18 crew from Hong Kong to Heathrow, was forced to land at Stansted at 5.25am."
Business,"The FTSE 100 has fallen for the fifth session in a row, with insurers crowding the list of fallers after sentiment in the sector was damaged by news that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer was suing a US firm."
Business,"Google unveiled a desktop search agent yesterday that lets users find any information stored on their computer, including visited Web pages, files and e-mail as well as instant messages."
Business,SBC Communications Inc. and BellSouth Corp. will build fiber-optic networks for carrying video more quickly after US regulators said they won #39;t force the phone companies to share the equipment with competitors.
Business,"harrisburg, pa.Franklin Brown, a former Rite Aid Corp. chief counsel convicted of accounting fraud, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison by a judge who rejected his arguments that the term would be a death sentence because he is 76 and ill."
Sports,PHILLIP ISLAND (Melbourne): Italian Valentino Rossi is within a top-two podium finish of claiming his fourth consecutive premier class world title in the Australian MotoGP championship race here on Sunday.
Sports,AUSTRALIAN Shane Warne claimed the outright world Test wicket-taking record today with his 533rd scalp. Warne reached the mark during the first session on day two of the second Test against India when he had 
Sports,"Ryan Newman, who knows he #39;ll have to be flawless over the final six races to win the Nextel Cup title, was just that Thursday night, shattering the track record at Lowe #39;s Motor Speedway "
Sports,The Irish held their second day of practice on Wednesday in preparation for their game against Navy this weekend. Many think the key to the Irish winning this game will be stopping the Midshipmen on offense.
Business,"Alhurra, a network with 150 reporters based in Springfield, is the U.S. government's largest and most expensive effort to sway foreign opinion over the airwaves since the creation of Voice of America in 1942."
Business,"The House passed a \$690 billion increase in the debt ceiling in a 2005 budget resolution, but it was never adopted by the Senate, leading to delayed contributions to federal employees' pension systems."
Business,"The Arlington airline, which filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time, is seeking an across-the-board 23 percent employee pay cut for at least six months in hopes of saving about \$38 million a month."
Business,"The world's largest automaker lowered its annual earnings forecast Thursday, a few hours after announcing plans to cut about 20 percent of its European workforce by the end of 2006 in hopes of saving about \$600 million a year."
Business,"Insurance firms are left  reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh   McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for taking illegal payments."
Business,Yukos'  future is thrown into fresh doubt amid reports that Russia is planning to sell 77 of its key oil production unit for \$4bn by the end of November.
Sci/Tech,\\Today Brad  gave me a quick demo of Google  Desktop .\\Its great that Google keeps innovating (and more power to them) but to be honest\I was a bit underwhelmed.\\caption: Google Desktop Homepage.\\It should be possible to quickly put together a Lucene  Desktop which\performed the same tasks but was Open Source and based on web standards.\\There are a few steps here of course:\\ - Integrating lucene to index the filesystem only when files are changed.  This\   can be accomplished by looking at directory timestamps and only searching\   directories that have changed since the last index run. \\ - Only indexing during idle CPU time.  On windows you could build this around a\   screensaver.   ...\\
Sci/Tech,\\What do you think of the new design?  For those of you reading via RSS just\click on the permalink. \\Fixed layout.  Blue background.  Nice clean sidebar.  No more obsolete\links. Updated content.\\All to give the appearance that I'm a professional!\\This is part of my new effort to blog more now that I have Rojo  launched.\\Anyway.  If anything looks strange please let me know!  I'll also be making some\additional layout tweaks in the next couple of days.  In the meantime this will\do...\\
Business,"Molson drops a plan to have an option-holders #39; vote, and Coors hires an investment bank to court stock owners. In a bid to build support for its proposed merger with Adolph Coors Co."
Sci/Tech,"SEATTLE, Washington, Oct 14 (AFP) - Coffee shop giant Starbucks said Thursday it was launching the first of its  quot;music bars quot; where customers can listen to digital recordings and burn their own CDs."
Sci/Tech,"Analysis Over the past few years, CRM implementations have come in for much criticism, especially in the elusive area of ROI. This has caused many companies to re-evaluate their technology implementations "
Sci/Tech,"Mobile Computing Editor Larry Garfield looks at the different design strategies of the leading handheld companies, and muses on what it says about the way they think."
Sports,"WHILE Valentino Rossi coasted into his familiar position at the head of the pack for the Australian Motorcycle grand prix today, rival Sete Gibernau warned:  quot;Don #39;t write me off."
Business,"Within months of acquiring FleetBoston Financial Corp. , Bank of America Corp. handed out its sales playbook to Fleet employees in the branches to teach them how to sell."
Business,"  The trade deficit jumped to the second highest level in history as surging demand for foreign oil swamped a small gain in US exports, the government reported yesterday. America's trade gap with China hit a record high as retailers stocked up on cellphones, toys, and televisions in preparation for Christmas sales."
Business,"  A decline in the nation's inventory of heating oil catapulted crude futures prices toward  $55 a barrel yesterday, providing the latest jolt to a market already rattled by the world's tight supply of oil, strong demand, and the possibility of output problems in several producing nations."
Business,"THE REGION Fidelity Investments, the world's largest mutual fund manager, said it reduced the cost of online stock trades by one-third for entry-level brokerage customers, keeping pace with Charles Schwab Corp. Fidelity lowered commissions for ''bronze-level quot; clients by \$10 to \$19.95 a trade, the Boston-based company said. The bronze level accounts for two-thirds of Fidelity's customers, spokesman Adam Banker said. ..."
Business,Art Technology Group's plan to acquire a Seattle software firm has come under fire from a group of investors who have launched a proxy fight to halt the deal.
Sci/Tech,Sophisticated kit - at a price
Sci/Tech,X-Prizes for breakthroughs in science or technology that solve the world's greatest challenges are planned.
Sci/Tech,Amateur historians and academics can take advantage of a wealth of archived data on the web.
Sci/Tech,The European Commission takes Greece to court for failing to change a law could ban people playing computer games at home.
Business,"The US economy will expand by 4 percent this year, sustaining the recovery begun in 2002, a senior US Treasury official said Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. released free software yesterday that lets people simultaneously search the Web and their personal computers for information, a move analysts described as a potential blow to rivals Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. in the race to woo more searchers."
Sci/Tech," India's third largest software exporter, Wipro, said that second quarter net profit jumped 79 percent as sales rose 44 percent, beating both the market's and the company's expectations."
Sci/Tech," The Boca Raton, Fla., venture capital firm hopes to get  #36;210 million or more for the teenage apparel retailer."
Sci/Tech," Macs still have fewer bugs than Windows PCs, but Apple moves to plug security holes before problems crop up."
Sci/Tech,AGENTS FOR Microsoft are investigating how its forthcoming Halo 2 game was pirated and distributed on the Internet nearly a month before it hit the shops.
Sci/Tech,"Cheap computers, blazing fast networks and clever engineers are finding more ways to keep tabs on where you go and what you buy, even what you'll do next.<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World," John Kerry's telling voters that President Bush's record on jobs and taxes have helped special interests, not their interests, as he launches the final stretch of his presidential campaign with running mate John Edwards."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. released free software Thursday that lets people search the Web and their personal computers for information simultaneously.<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The company's HPV DNA test is used in conjunction with the better-known Pap test to screen for cervical cancer and its precursors in women 30 years of age and older.<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Supporters say the new technology, which uses electric power lines, could become a major alternative to cable modem and phone connections if FCC approval helps it attract  participation of major utility companies."
World," U.S. warplanes bombed targets in Iraq's  rebel held city of Falluja Friday, marking a violent start to  the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan."
World," Poland said Friday it plans to reduce  the number of its troops in Iraq from early next year and will  not remain there ""an hour longer than is sensible."""
Sci/Tech,\A series of X-Prizes for breakthroughs in science or technology that solve the world's greatest challenges are planned.
Sci/Tech,Alex Salmond is to deliver a petition calling on the UK to withdraw from the Common Fisheries Policy.
World,\An antibiotic used to treat leprosy and tuberculosis is showing promise as a therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Sci/Tech,Scientists say they have developed an effective vaccine against malaria that could be ready in six years.
World,An Irish woman convicted of murdering her millionaire boyfriend returns to court in Las Vegas.
World,Tributes flow in for Australian Shane Warne after he becomes Test cricket's most prolific wicket-taker.
World,The US health secretary asks local officials to investigate reports of companies raising prices to exploit a flu vaccine shortage.
World,"A group of 20 people, thought to be North Koreans, force their way into the South Korean consulate in Beijing."
World,France and the US draw up a UN resolution aimed at getting Syria to withdraw its troops from Lebanon.
World,Scientists believe a select group of people can spot when someone is lying.
World,John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman talks about his reasons for shooting the former Beatle in 1980.
Sci/Tech," Brazil's drive to increase  computer software exports is beginning to show results and the  government expects the sector to sell about  $400 million abroad  this year, four times what it exported in 2001."
World,"Bosnia-Herzegovina BANJA LUKA -- Bosnian Serb forces killed more than 7,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica, a Bosnian Serb commission conceded yesterday in its final report on the 1995 massacre. Bosnian Muslim officials claim that up to 8,000 men and boys were killed at Srebrenica in July 1995, when Serb troops overran the UN-declared safe zone in Europe's worst ..."
World,"  Israel will not limit the number of Muslim worshipers at a hotly disputed Jerusalem site during the holy month of Ramadan, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon decided yesterday, backing away from a threat to restrict access."
World,"CHAGMALAI, Pakistan -- Pakistani special forces attacked kidnappers holding two Chinese engineers near the Afghan border yesterday, killing all five of the Al Qaeda-linked militants, who were followers of a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner. One of the hostages was killed in the raid, while the other survived."
World,"  Prince Norodom Sihamoni was named Cambodia's new king yesterday, succeeding his father, Norodom Sihanouk, who stunned the country last week by announcing his abdication because of ill health."
World,"  Thousands of Israelis demonstrated across the country yesterday against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and a small part of the West Bank, hours after Sharon declared the pullout would begin in June."
World,"  A Saudi American released after being held by the US military for three years in solitary confinement without charge said in an interview broadcast yesterday that he cooperated with his jailers, calling himself ''an innocent man. quot;"
World,White settlers are using the judicial system to try to evict Indians from parts of a reservation in the Amazon.
World,"GOLETA, Calif. - The University of California system is amassing Nobel Prizes at campuses once noted more for beer bashes and odd mascots than academic excellence..."
World," Interim leader Hamid Karzai took an early lead as vote counting began in Afghanistan's landmark presidential election, after allegations of ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation and multiple voting forced five days of delay.    The tally was halted Friday so the 1,000 Afghans on the counting staff could have the day off to celebrate the start of Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month..."
World," Democrats are blaming President Bush for the record 2004 federal deficit of  $413 billion, but Republicans say the figure shows that the economic and budget pictures are brightening.    The Treasury Department announced the figure Thursday, two weeks after the government's 2004 budget year ended and just 19 days from an Election Day in which Bush's economic and fiscal performance are pivotal issues..."
World," Scores of supporters of Zimbabwe's opposition leader gathered outside the high court on Friday to hear the verdict in his treason trial, which could see him sentenced to death."
World," Production was halted at the Bochum factory of troubled German car maker Opel as workers laid down tools for the second day in a row in protest against plans by the group's US parent, General Motors, to axe thousands of jobs and possibly even close a plant after 2006."
Sci/Tech,"Macs still have fewer bugs than Windows PCs, but Apple moves to plug security holes before problems crop up."
Sports," The NBA is considering playing some of its regular season games in China, commissioner David Stern said Friday."
Sports," The NBA is considering playing some of  its regular season games in China, commissioner David Stern  said Friday."
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Defending champion  Ernie Els completed a 2-and-1 victory over Briton Scott  Drummond when the rain-delayed World Match Play Championship  first round resumed at Wentworth Friday."
Sports,The last two coaches Patriots owner Bob Kraft hired -- Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick -- are arguably the most successful football coaches in America right now.
Sports,"It has never just been about the hair. Certainly Johnny Damon's long, flowing locks with auburn highlights, which have left women suffering from Clairol envy, have come to symbolize the carefree ways of the Red Sox. Yet the self-professed leader of this  quot;bunch of idiots quot; would not have enjoyed the same impact in the clubhouse had he not also submitted ..."
Sports,"GREENVILLE, Maine -- Winter is not far away beyond the peaks of these northern hills, and at an outdoor community gathering here Monday, where PTO volunteers grill the hot dogs and kids press their hands around steaming cups of cocoa, that inevitability comes in the form of 20-knot gusts off Moosehead Lake."
Sports,"That could be all, folks. Barring a last-minute breakthrough, Curt Schilling may have thrown his last pitch in trying to help the Red Sox end their 86-year championship famine."
Sports,"Bernie Williams isn't sure just what comes over him every year when the leaves change and the air turns crisp, or why he tends to pop out of a box score whenever the Yankees are playing prime-time ballgames for rings."
Sports,"Orlando Hernandez , who hasn't pitched in more than two weeks, will start Game 4 tomorrow night for the Yankees against Tim Wakefield .  quot;Experience, quot; said manager Joe Torre , who bypassed Javier Vazquez to go with El Duque, who has pitched in four World Series and has a 4-1 record in League Championship Series."
Sports,"Take notice Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Gary Sheffield: If you crowd the plate, you are going to hear a symphony of chin music. Or worse, you could get hit with a 90-mile-per-hour fastball in tonight's Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park."
Sports,two pitches. That's a couple innings for most pitchers    or two lengthy Johnny Damon at bats. It amounted to Kevin Brown's entire body of work against the Red Sox Sept. 26. It was not a pretty sight.
Sports,"With forecasters predicting heavy rain, the Red Sox said tonight's game would be made up Monday if it can't be played tonight. Tickets for tonight's game, marked either  quot;Home Game #1 quot; or  quot;Friday, October 15 quot; would be good for Monday's game, which likely would be scheduled to start at 5:10 p.m."
Sports,The Houston Astros return home for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series tomorrow with ace pitchers Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt ready to go against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Sports,The handwritten message on a chalkboard in the Red Sox clubhouse yesterday said it all:  quot;We can change history. Believe it. quot;
Sports,Corey Dillon didn't practice for the second straight day because of a sore right foot. His status is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. How questionable?
Sports,"Being at home isn't what you think in the NFL. Heading into the weekend, 10 teams remain undefeated at home, but we're only talking two or three games. Let the season play out, but don't be surprised if that figure is less than what it was a year ago (four unbeatens at home)."
Sports,You need to be involved in a fantasy football league? Why? The real stuff provides enough drama without making things up.
Sports,The unofficial exhibition season disclaimer for defending champions and lottery teams alike reads as follows:
Sports,"The Louisville Cardinals drew a flag for excessive celebration in the second quarter, and another in the third. Against Miami, the displays of jubilation were premature."
Sports,"The Northeast-10 Conference race is entering the final third of the season, and the four teams atop the standings are separated by just a half-game."
Sports,"NOTRE DAME (4-2) vs. NAVY (5-0) > When, where: Tomorrow, noon, at East Rutherford, N.J. TV, radio: Channels 4, 12; WJDA (1300). AP rankings: Neither team is ranked. Last season: Notre Dame won, 27-24. Comments: Notre Dame and Navy play for the 78th consecutive year, making it the longest continuous intersectional rivalry in the country. The Irish hold a 67-9-1 ..."
Sports,"US Open champion Retief Goosen was the only winner on a rainy opening day of the World Match Play Championship at Virginia Water, England, yesterday, beating Jeff Maggert over 36 holes by a record 12 and 11."
Sports,"They couldn't be more different. One is the prototype quarterback, seemingly built using the create-a-player function from a video game, standing tall in the pocket and firing laser beams across the field."
Sports,"Pro baseball: AL Championship Series -- New York Yankees vs. Red Sox (Game 3) at Fenway Park, 8 p.m."
Sports,"In a perfect racing world, Suffolk Downs management would like to see the return of a thoroughbred circuit between the East Boston oval and Rockingham Park in Salem, N.H., only on a smaller scale. However, current realities would appear to make that impossible."
Sports,"The official Mild Seven Renault F1 Team preview of the Brazilian GP, round 18 of the 2004 F1 season."
Sports,"Ahead of the final race of the season, the Renault F1 Team Technical Director sat down to give his verdict on 2004 and the team's performance."
Sci/Tech,"In the wake of last month's air traffic communications failure, investigators report that computer security issues haunt the FAA's most critical systems.\"
Sci/Tech,"The crash of a capsule last month was likely to have been caused by a design flaw that led to the sensors that were to deploy the capsule's parachutes being pointed in the wrong direction, a NASA investigatory panel reported."
Sci/Tech,The government is considering making commitments to buy a certain number of flu shots each year to help bolster supplies and avoid severe shortages like the current one.
World, A British ambassador removed from his post after he criticized Uzbekistan's human rights record said Friday he planned to take legal action against the government over damage to his health.
Sci/Tech,Experts say the Bioshield program will not be adequate to create new vaccines and drugs to protect the nation against either a biological attack or a natural epidemic.
World,"THE Thai military turned to the power of origami yesterday in its attempt to bring peace to the countrys restive south. Air force planes dropped 100 million paper birds over the area, where fighting between "
World, A drug addicted drifter was found guilty by a Supreme Court jury of murdering a teenage English backpacker by throwing her from a bridge after robbing her of her handbag.
World,"Egypt yesterday freed an Israeli Arab businessman, convicted of spying, in exchange for Israel #39;s release of six Egyptian students."
Sci/Tech,"A trip to Spamtown USA to check out a museum celebrating the canned pork product reminds us how Spam made an impact on world cuisine long before its name became synonymous with unwanted e-mail. Michelle Delio reports from Austin, Minnesota."
Sci/Tech,"New laptops, games and even Google applications share the spotlight at DigitalLife2004, a show designed to tempt consumers to pry open their wallets. Michael Myser reports from New York."
Sci/Tech,Gina Lynn wonders why cosmetic surgery has become so commonplace and suggests that it's time for a change.
Sci/Tech,Federal regulators adopt rules aimed at enticing utilities to offer internet service over power lines. But experts say it'll be several years before many people will get broadband from their electrical outlets. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.
Sci/Tech,Government is using technology to burden their future -- and it's all our fault. By Lawrence Lessig from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"A server crashes, disrupting the pre-election test of electronic voting machines in West Palm Beach. Critics say this underscores the unreliability of e-voting, while election officials say all glitches will be fixed."
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer yesterday sued Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., alleging the world #39;s largest insurance broker took payoffs to steer clients to some insurers."
Business,"Too many business interests are clinging to a failed status quo and resisting necessary governance reforms, the government #39;s top securities regulator said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has sold over 150 million songs through its iTunes Music Store, the company announced last night. iTunes users are now downloading more than 4 million songs per week, a rate of over 200 million songs per year."
Sci/Tech,"Users of the open-source MySQL database could be at risk from remote attacks from a bug in phpMyAdmin, the web-based MySQL administration tool."
Sports,"Shares of Manchester United Plc, the world #39;s most profitable sports franchise, dropped as much as 6.8 percent after newspaper reports said takeover talks collapsed between US billionaire "
World,"US warplanes bombed targets in Iraq #39;s rebel-held city of Falluja Friday, marking a violent start to the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan."
World,"US forces haved launched air and ground attacks against insurgents in Fallujah, about 40 miles west of Baghdad. The military says  quot;precision strikes quot; are being used."
World,Pakistan has vowed to track down the leader of a kidnap group in South Waziristan after one of two Chinese hostages died in a rescue attempt.
World,"Jerusalem (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Israel will set no limit to the number of Muslim worshippers entering the Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadam, which begins today."
Sports," The National Football League wanted to package its tribute to Pat Tillman much the same way it's planning the next halftime show at the Super Bowl. Nice, neat and orderly, with no surprises."
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal will never be mistaken for a great shooter. His percentage annually ranks among the NBA's leaders, but only because his success rate is fueled by a steady stream of dunks."
Sports," Although the Southern California desert is a long way  #151; and drastically different  #151; from her native South Korea, Grace Park feels at home among the sand and the cacti."
Sports,"Goings caught six passes for 46 yards for Carolina, which leads the all-time series 10-9...Darren Howard finished with two sacks for the Saints, who have failed to hold any opponent to under 20 points this season...Mike Rucker added a sack and Will "
Business,Intel has confirmed it will not release a 4GHz version of its flagship Pentium 4 product. Instead it will transfer its engineers to the company #39;s new design priorities.
Business,"First Health Group, which manages health-care benefits for employers and unions and which has struggled lately, will be acquired by Coventry Health Care in a \$1."
Business,"Daniel F. Stulac, the former outside auditor for San Diego #39;s Peregrine Systems, has pleaded innocent to fraud charges detailed in a federal indictment issued last week."
Sci/Tech,So Burt Rutan #39;s SpaceShipOne has grabbed the \$10 million Ansari X Prize. What #39;s next for Peter Diamandis and the organization he started in the mid- #39;90s to promote development of private spaceships?
Sports,  The battle between the Houston Astros #39; unheralded Pete Munro and the St. Louis Cardinals #39; Matt Morris was a surprising push.
Sports,"American second seed Lindsay Davenport became the WTA #39;s new world No. 1 following her 6-4, 6-2 win over Dinara Safina of Russia in the second round of the \$2."
World," A strong earthquake rocked Taiwan #39;s capital during the lunch rush today, shaking tall buildings for about a minute."
World,"With 99 percent of the votes still to be counted in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election, incumbent Hamid Karzai had taken a lead that many observers expect him to retain right to the end of a marathon count."
Business," The dollar steadied broadly on Friday after a swelling U.S. trade deficit and steep oil prices pushed it lower in the previous session, as investors awaited new data about the U.S. economy."
World, Prime Minister Marek Belka promised to reduce Poland's military presence in Iraq from early 2005 and maintain buoyant economic growth if he wins a confidence vote in his minority cabinet Friday.
Business," The dollar steadied broadly on Friday  after a swelling U.S. trade deficit and steep oil prices pushed  it lower in the previous session, as investors awaited new data  about the U.S. economy."
Business, Questions about the sustainability of  global economic growth held many markets hostage Friday as  crude oil prices bumped close to  $55 a barrel and investors  awaited a raft of U.S. data.
Business," Oil prices eased on Friday, but still  within sight of the  $55 mark as traders feared time was running  out to top up low heating oil supplies before winter."
Business, A British judge said Friday that he saw  no reason why three former British bankers could not face trial  in the United States over alleged fraud charges involving Enron  executives.
World," HARARE, Zimbabwe (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's High Court Friday  acquitted opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on charges of  plotting to assassinate President Robert Mugabe, saying the  state had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt."
World,A judge rules that three UK bankers can be extradited to the US to face fraud charges related to a deal with Enron.
World,"Israel carries out an air raid on the northern part of the Gaza Strip, killing a Palestinian near the Jabaliya refugee camp."
World,"A decision is due to be taken on whether 500,000 new home should be built in eastern England."
World,"Several thousand Israeli settlers and supporters demonstrate, during a rally against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s planned pullout and evacuation of Gaza Strip Jewish settlements, near Sharon #39;s residence, in Jerusalem, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004."
Business,"Google has finally announced Google Desktop Search, a search application that enables users to search their email, files, web history, and chats."
Business,  Federal regulators on Thursday adopted rules aimed at tempting electric utilities to offer broadband services    a move officials hope will someday enable US consumers to jack in to the web from virtually any power outlet.
Business,"Corel Corporation has expanded its software portfolio with the acquisition of Jasc Software, which produces the Paint Shop family of image editing and digital photography programs."
Sci/Tech,"Dell introduced two new music players yesterday, aiming to take a chunk from Apple #39;s iPod market share. Marketed under the Dell DJ (Digital Jukebox) line of digital music players, one - the "
Sci/Tech,"After signatures, fingerprints and iris recognition, 3-D face maps encoded onto ID cards and passports are unveiled today. The ground-breaking system of recording biometric information could be the key to our security."
Sports,"  Manchester United, the most well known soccer club in the world, is expected Friday to make a statement on the status of its takeover approach, the BBC reported, as speculation grows that Malcolm Glazer #39;s talks with its largest "
Sports,"PHILLIP ISLAND - Italian Valentino Rossi, closing in on a fourth consecutive premier race world title, grabbed provisional pole after initial qualifying at the Australian MotoGP earlier today."
Sports,"Turkish-Cypriot brothers Halil and Husnu Falyali insist their bid to takeover Fulham is still on. The deal could be worth 100 million and the Falyalis insist negotiations are continuing, despite denials from the London club."
Sports,Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge could return to the team after being out with a calf injury since 19 September. Celestine Babayaro (hamstring) could also feature in the squad along with Mateja Kezman (groin).
Sports,"Mark Martin joined the growing list of longtime drivers easing their way out of NASCAR, announcing Thursday that the 2005 season will be his last as a full-time racer."
World,"WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (OneWorld) The environmental group Greenpeace has echoed a call by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to permit the UN watchdog to return in force to Iraq to track nuclear-related materials looted after the 2003 US-led "
World,"The talks, on the second day of informal ministerial talks in a Romanian ski resort, were given focus by the school massacre in Beslan in September, which left as many as 350 people, most of them children, dead."
Sci/Tech,"A space probe headed for Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan, is nearing the end of its two billion mile journey, reports Nic Fleming."
Business,"The Mountain View company unveiled the free technology Thursday that allows users to simultaneously scan the Web and their computer hard drives for documents, e-mail, instant messages and the sites they #39;ve visited in the past."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. expects to report a much wider loss for the third quarter due to one-time charges, higher oil prices and a decline in its domestic passenger-mile yield, the airline said Friday."
Business,"Wachovia Corp. (WB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 5 US bank, on Friday said third-quarter profit rose 14 percent, helped by increased lending to consumers and a decline in bad loans."
Business,Three British ex-bankers are to appeal a decision by a judge that they could be extradited to the United States to face trial over alleged fraud charges relating to disgraced energy group Enron.
Business,New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) may consider slashing customs duty on petrol and diesel from 15 per cent to 10 per cent besides exempting kerosene and LPG from excise levy as part of efforts to spare consumers from the impact 
Business,Futures on the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index rose after a government report showed retail sales rose more than forecast last month.
Business,"PARIS : European aircraft maker Airbus aims to apply for loans worth up to one billion euros (1.24 billion dollars) from European states for its new A350 airplane program, chief executive Noel Forgeard was quoted as saying in the Financial Times."
Sci/Tech,The world #39;s No. 1 chipmaker Intel says that it will not make the 4-gigahertz version of its Pentium 4 PC processor. Intel will release another chip that has fewer gigahertz.
Sci/Tech,The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for power companies to roll out broadband over power line service by approving a set of rules designed to limit interference to other radio frequency devices.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer #39;s iTunes Music Store sold its 150 millionth song on Thursday, another key milestone in the Cupertino firm #39;s push to stay ahead of digital music rivals like Microsoft and Dell."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is investigating the recent on-line release of a pirated copy of the forthcoming Xbox Halo 2 game, warning that downloading the code, or making it available for download, will be treated as theft."
Sci/Tech,"Trade association The British Phonographic Association (BPI) which last week vowed to bring 28 illegal music uploaders to justice, has secured a High Court action to force the internet service providers to come up with the identities of the alleged "
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) upped the ante against rivals HP (Quote, Chart) and Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) in the server market by adding three new machines based on its Power5 processor, two of which can run 254 virtual servers on a single machine."
Sci/Tech,"com October 15, 2004, 5:11 AM PT. Wood paneling and chrome made your dad #39;s station wagon look like a million bucks, and they might also be just the ticket for Microsoft #39;s fledgling "
Sci/Tech,"British scientists have used nanotechnology to trap and store hydrogen gas for a new generation of fuel cell car engines, they report today."
Sci/Tech,"Canadian rocketeers hoping to launch a privately built spacecraft from the small Saskatchewan town of Kindersley met with community officials Thursday, updating residents on the missions progress and reaffirming their intent to fly."
Sports,"Shropshire #39;s Scott Drummond believes he will learn from the experience of going head-to-head with world number two Ernie Els, despite seeing his HSBC World Matchplay dreams end this morning."
Sports,"And Virender Sehwag too was expected to pour runs, that is. But he too was unusually Sunny, er, Sunil Gavaskar-like as the Indians quite methodically moved up to 197 for 3 with Sehwag carving out a fine century "
Sports,"Now he is the Big Victim. For so long, we thought of Shaquille O #39;Neal as the Big Monster. But it turns out the monster was his former sidekick, Kobe Bryant, according to Phil Jackson #39;s new book."
Sports,Striker Louis Saha returns to the Manchester United squad for Saturday #39;s game at Birmingham City to give manager Alex Ferguson the choice of four front-line strikers for the first time this season.
Sports,David Beckham lurches from one crisis to another. Michael Owen projects a squeaky clean image. The country which invented soccer should have no problem deciding who #39;s the best choice to captain England #39;s national team.
Sports,"Fulham Football Club striker Andy Cole has had his six-match suspension reduced to four games. The former Manchester United man was handed a three-match ban and a 10,000 fine on top of his original three "
Sports,It should come as no surprise that York University picked up the stadium project ball after the University of Toronto dropped it. It has been apparent the Argos and the Canadian Soccer Association would be 
Sci/Tech," Brazil's drive to increase computer software exports is beginning to show results and the government expects the sector to sell about  #36;400 million abroad this year, four times what it exported in 2001."
Business,"THE US trade deficit widened in August to its second-highest level on record, fuelled by the highest oil import prices in 23 years and record imports from China."
Business,"Crude oil futures stayed within range of the \$55 milestone Friday, a day after a decline in the US inventory of heating oil roiled a market already on edge over tight supplies, high demand and unrest among key producers."
Business,"Three British bankers can be extradited to the US to face fraud charges related to former energy trader Enron Corp., a London court ruled."
Business,"New Delhi: The Indian government decided on Friday not to increase retail prices of petroleum products despite global crude oil prices reaching record highs, Petroleum and natural Gas Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said."
Business,Shares of mail-order DVD rental company Netflix plunged Thursday after it warned that it was slashing its subscription price in anticipation of Amazon.
Business,"Health Management Associates Inc., which operates acute care hospitals in rural areas, lowered profit guidance Friday for the fourth-quarter and fiscal year, citing outages and service disruptions related to Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne."
Sports, Logan Powell scored with 13 seconds remaining in the second overtime Sunday to lift UCLA to the NCAA championship with a 10 9 victory over Stanford.
Sci/Tech," Electric companies may soon join the fray of providing Internet services after regulators cleared the way for utility companies to offer broadband services through electrical outlets, according to a report published Friday."
Sports,Manchester United fans have called on the club #39;s major sponsors to help ring-fence shares to stave off further takeover threats.
Sports,VfB Stuttgart coach Matthias Sammer hosts his former charges Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and believes Kevin Kuranyi will be back to inflict further pain on the visitors.
Business, Financial services firm Wachovia Corp. said Friday that third quarter earnings increased as declining retail brokerage activity was offset by higher revenue in wealth management and investment banking segments.
Business,"San Jose - In the latest change to its product lineup, Intel Corporation on Thursday shelved its plans to release a 4-Gigahertz (Ghz) computer microprocessor, saying it would rely on approaches other than faster clock speed to improve the performance of "
Sports,Bernhard Langer beat Vijay Singh on the first extra hole Friday to knock the world #39;s top-ranked player out of the World Match Play Championship in the first round.
Sports,"Australia spinner Shane Warne became the top wicket-taker in Test cricket on day two of the second match against India, as Virender Sehwag #39;s seventh Test century helped the home side reach 291-6 to take a 56-run lead."
Sports,Goran Eriksson says captain David Beckham should have kept quiet about his decision to deliberately pick up a yellow card against Wales.
Sports,Australia captain George Gregan is set to sign a new three-year contract to take him through to the 2007 World Cup. Sydney #39;s Daily Telegraph newspaper claimed the 31-year-old scrum-half is ready to put pen to paper on the deal.
Sci/Tech, Christopher Lee says he does not own a computer or a mobile phone. But that hasn't prevented the veteran British actor from starring in some of the most successful and accomplished marriages of narrative and computer generated artistry that ever entertained an audience.
Business, Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. #39;s (2332.HK) debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday paled in comparison to China Power International 
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have made a world-first discovery which is a step towards using environmentally-friendly hydrogen to power our cars. A team from the Universities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Liverpool in the UK, who "
Sports,"Losing ten players usually means a rebuilding year. Not at Murray State. Despite the loss, the Racers were picked as the pre-season favorite to win the Ohio Valley Conference."
World,"A strong earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off Taiwan has rocked the island #39;s north-east, damaging buildings and injuring several people, according to officials."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has ordered a redeployment of Israeli troops, away from densely populated areas of the northern Gaza Strip."
World,Indonesian prosecutors filed terrorism charges on Friday against cleric Abu Bakar Bashir that could bring to trial within two weeks the accused leader 
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (15/10/04) - The former British ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray, has been sacked in what he says is the governments response to his open criticism of the use of British intelligence gained by the torture of prisoners by Uzbek "
World,"World News: London, Oct 15 : Sarah Forsyth, the sacked Eton teacher who alleged that she had helped Prince Harry cheat while he was taking his A-Levels, has now produced a tape of Prince Harry, which she says will substantiate her charge."
World,Turkish driver Ramazan Elbu was decapitated in recent incidents in Iraq yesterday that led to over 30 deaths. In a video cassette issued on a website belonging to an illegal organization called the Ansar Al 
World,An Australian drifter was today jailed for life for murdering the British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in 2002 by throwing her off a bridge after stealing her handbag.
Sci/Tech,Hydrogen has zero greenhouse emissions when  quot;burned quot; in the novel car engines now under development - but being a gas it is expensive to compress or liquefy.
Sci/Tech," Most musicians and artists say the Internet has helped them make more money from their work despite online file trading services that allow users to copy songs and other material for free, according to a study released on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Storage Expo</strong> Hopes to cut losses through cheaper tapes
Sci/Tech,"Intel has dropped plans for 4GHz version of its flagship Pentium 4 chip, making a shift in approach."
Sci/Tech,Psi-Ops' mix of futuristic military adventure and spooky psychic undertones has much to offer.
Sci/Tech," Mention ""home networking"" to most  people and few would imagine the routers, access points and  wireless connections that in a few years could become an  indispensable part of millions of home entertainment systems."
Sports," Stop the game and have a parade  #151; the Washington Redskins finally scored 20 points. The historic moment occurred with 41 seconds left in the first half of Sunday's rout of the New York Giants, when tight end Robert Royal went to the ground to cradle Patrick Ramsey's 9 yard pass. Royal's first career touchdown gave the Redskins a 21 0 lead on the way to a 31 7 victory."
Sci/Tech,"Tighter security measures designed to stop suspected terrorists, sexual predators and other types of criminals at the nation's borders will begin next month, federal officials announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Shares of mail-order DVD rental company Netflix Inc. plunged Thursday after it warned that it was slashing its subscription price in anticipation of Amazon.com Inc. entering an already crowded market.
Sci/Tech,A new means of propelling spacecraft being developed at the University of Washington could dramatically cut the time needed for astronauts to travel to and from Mars and could make humans a permanent fixture in space.
Sci/Tech," In a move that beats competitors Yahoo, Microsoft, America Online and AskJeeves to the starting gate, Internet search giant Google on Thursday unveiled a program enhancement that searches Web pages plus e mails, pictures, music and other documents on your hard drive."
Sci/Tech," Sprint Corp. , said on Friday it plans to reduce by up to 700 jobs in its business solutions unit as it realigns its business to focus on wireless and Internet based telecommunications offerings."
Sci/Tech," Targeting Unix archrivals Hewlett Packard and Sun Microsystems, IBM on Friday topped off the high end of its Power 5 based line of iSeries and pSeries servers, rolling out three systems all capable of hosting as many as 250 virtual servers on a single machine."
Sci/Tech," ""I'm back,"" declared Apple Computer's Steve Jobs on Thursday morning in his first public appearance before reporters since cancer surgery in late July."
Business," U.S. retail sales rose by an unexpectedly large 1.5 percent in September, propelled by the sharpest jump in auto sales in nearly three years, according to a government report on Friday that bodes well for economic growth in the third quarter."
Business," U.S. producer prices edged up just 0.1 percent in September, held back by a big energy price drop, but the cost of non energy items picked up steam, a government report showed on Friday."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc.  on Friday forecast a much wider third quarter loss than Wall Street had estimated because of weak domestic fares and a spike in fuel costs, driven by record high oil prices."
World, A court ordered an 86 year old man accused of Nazi war crimes in Slovakia freed from custody Friday after a key witness said he could no longer clearly remember what happened.
World," Young gangsters rampaged through the heart of the Haitian capital, torching cars and firing in the air in what many people feared was a prelude to more violence."
Sci/Tech, Wachovia Corp. is planning a  #36;400 million data center in Birmingham that will anchor a 337 acre technology park.
Business," The president of troubled retailer Daiei announced his resignation Friday, two days after he was forced by lenders to seek a government bailout."
Business," U.S. stock futures jumped on Friday,  pointing to a firm market open, after a government report  showed U.S. September retail sales rose higher than expected."
World," MELBOURNE, Australia (AP)   A 36 year old businesswoman was believed to be the first woman to walk around Australia on Friday after striding into her hometown of Melbourne to complete her 16,700 kilometre trek in 365 days."
Business," U.S. producer prices edged up just  0.1 percent in September, held back by a big energy price drop,  but the cost of non energy items picked up steam, a government  report showed on Friday."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Friday  forecast a much wider third quarter loss than Wall Street had  estimated because of weak domestic fares and a spike in fuel  costs, driven by record high oil prices."
Business, Oil prices held strong on Friday not far  below the  $55 a barrel mark as traders worried time is running  out to top up low heating oil inventories before winter.
World," In a change that could give new meaning to direct democracy, San Franciscans will soon cast ballots listing their first, second and third place choices for municipal offices under a new ""ranked choice voting"" system that would eliminate separate run off elections."
Sports," The Chargers  #151; yes, the Chargers  #151; took firm control of the AFC West by hanging on to beat the Denver Broncos 20 17 in a wild one on Sunday. LaDainian Tomlinson ran for two touchdowns and San Diego's defense saved the day by intercepting Jake Plummer four times, including in the end zone in the closing minutes."
Business," Shares of Multimedia Games Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGAM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGAM.O</A> fell 19.5 percent before the bell Friday a day after  the developer of games for casinos said it will post  unexpectedly weak fourth quarter and full year results."
Business, Planemaker Airbus said on Friday it had  raised its expected deliveries target for 2004 to as many as  320 planes and might tap up to 1 billion euros ( $1.24 billion)  in controversial government loans to build a new model.
Business," Arch Coal Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACI.N</A>, the  second largest U.S. coal producer, said on Friday that  third quarter profit fell slightly as rail disruptions and  hurricane related work delays affected mining operations."
Business,"Shoppers rediscovered their buying groove last month, propelling sales at the nation's retailers by a strong 1.5 percent. It was the best showing since March."
World," Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan  Tsvangirai was acquitted on Friday of plotting to assassinate  President Robert Mugabe and seize power, in a verdict that  provides a major boost for the opposition."
Business,A judge rules that three UK bankers can be extradited to the US to face fraud charges related to a deal with Enron.
Business,"Wipro, one of India's leading software exporters, reports a 65 jump in profits, driven by European demand and a rise in outsourcing."
World,"Cameroon's President Paul Biya is re-elected with 75 of the vote, say officials, with just a results to come."
Business,"The No. 5 U.S. bank said third-quarter profit rose 14 percent, helped by increased lending to consumers and a decline in bad loans."
World,Millions of Muslims across the world begin observing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
World,Two Muslims charged over the 2002 train attack on Hindu pilgrims that sparked religious riots in Gujarat are freed.
Sci/Tech,"By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- While U.S. health officials say it's too soon to predict the severity of the coming flu season, unofficial accounts indicate it could be relatively harsh..."
World," Scott Rolen hit two home runs, combining with Albert Pujols for back to back shots in the eighth inning that sent the St..."
Sci/Tech,"Might reduce number of bypass surgeries, study says    HealthDayNews -- A new technique that uses infrared light and radiofrequency energy to clear blocked arteries may reduce the number of patients who need bypass surgery, says a Dutch study in the October issue of the journal Cardiovascular Interventions.    The study found this guidewire system can navigate blocked coronary arteries, burn through dense scar tissue and reestablish blood flow through severely obstructed arteries..."
World," America's reputation around the world is hurting, according to a series of coordinated polls published Friday from 10 countries, including many of the United States' closest allies.    In eight of the countries where the surveys commissioned by major newspapers were conducted, more people said their view of America had worsened in the past two to three years than improved..."
World," Interim leader Hamid Karzai took an early lead as vote counting began in Afghanistan's landmark presidential election, after allegations of ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation and multiple voting forced five days of delay.    The tally was halted Friday so the 1,000 Afghans on the counting staff could have the day off to celebrate the start of Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month..."
Sci/Tech,"Fall marks start of more than cold and flu season    HealthDayNews -- Not only is fall the start of the cold and flu season, it's also the time of year when sinus infections become more common.    ""The cooler, dry weather associated with the fall allergy season will cause an increase in the frequency and severity of sinus infections and sinus headaches, especially in seasonal allergy sufferers..."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opposes commercial prescription imports, arguing that it can't vouch for their safety. But individuals can buy a three month supply of medicine if they have a U.S. prescription."
World," Mary Cheney typically works quietly behind the scenes on her father's vice presidential campaign, but she was dragged front and center after John Kerry noted that she is a lesbian during his debate with President Bush.    Her parents were furious at Kerry..."
World," A day before the first presidential debate, the government's health policy watchdog raised concerns that early mailings to seniors about the new Medicare prescription discount cards championed by President Bush were confusing or inadequate.   ""We found that these beneficiaries received very little mail from drug card sponsors that would enable them to make an informed choice among cards,"" the Health and Human Services Department inspector general wrote in the Sept..."
Sci/Tech,"By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A chemical specially designed to thwart how the AIDS virus invades during sex offers scientists a new lead in the long quest for a vaginal gel that women could apply to protect themselves when men don't use a condom.    The experimental drug isn't ready for human testing yet, but it provided potent protection to female monkeys exposed to large amounts of an AIDS virus, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Science..."
World, U.S. stocks are seen slightly higher at the open but a swathe of economic data is likely to influence overall sentiment and direction...
Sci/Tech,CNET News.com's Charles Cooper explains why the company remains wildly successful despite a string of mediocre product launches.
Business,"California - Currently compatible only with the Windows operating system, Google #39;s new 400-kilobyte desktop program requires about 10 minutes to download on a dial-up connection and takes some five or six hours to index a computer #39;s hard drive."
Business,"Shoppers got their buying groove back last month, propelling sales at the nation #39;s retailers by a strong 1.5 percent. It was the best showing since March."
Business,"SAMSUNG Electronicss quarterly profit jumped 46 per cent from a year ago on strong memory chip sales, but fell 14 per cent from the previous quarter as prices of flat screens for TV and computers fell."
Business,Automakers #39; rich incentives last month might have helped retail sales rebound from a disappointing August. A Commerce Department report out this morning is expected to show that sales at US retailers rose 
Business,"Shares of Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. Inc. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 6 percent before the bell Friday, extending their slide a day after the insurance broker was targeted in a fraud suit by New York #39;s attorney general."
Business," quot;The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has decided today that prices of all petroleum products will be held at the same level, quot; said Mani Shankar Aiyar, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister."
Sci/Tech,"BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan: A Russian-US crew blasted off from here Thursday bound for the International Space Station where they will spend six months conducting experiments including work on the search for an AIDS vaccine."
Sci/Tech,goosman writes  quot;The ARRL is reporting that the FCC has approved revised Part 15 (unlicensed services) rules to specifically regulate the deployment of broadband over power line (BPL) technology.
Sci/Tech,"Without a question, the  quot;Regatta quot; family of Power4 and Power4 servers put IBM Corp #39;s Unix business in high gear. Just as Unix leaders Sun Microsystems Inc and Hewlett-Packard Co were struggling with product "
Sci/Tech,French media player maker Archos has launched what may the world #39;s smallest 20GB hard drive-based music player. The Gmini XS200 measures just 7.6 x 5.9 x 1.9cm and weighs 120g.
Sci/Tech,"Three times is a charm, and never is this truer than with Microsoft products. With its brand new Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, Microsoft may have unleashed the perfect OS for a home PC."
Sports,Ernie Els went into lunch one-down against Angel Cabrera in the quarter-finals of the World Match Play at Wentworth on Friday. The world number two went as much as three-up by the sixth but was hauled back 
Sports,"Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau will go head to head in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, and they began the battle by dominating the first qualifying session at Phillip Island this afternoon."
Sports,Jenson Button #39;s Formula One future should be decided on Saturday at a hearing that will also determine several other drivers #39; hopes of racing next year.
Sports,"Sure, the Cardinals had hoped erstwhile right-hander Matt Morris would be all that he could be on Thursday night at Busch Stadium."
Sports,"England ended the latest round of World Cup qualfiers sitting pretty and well on course for Germany in 2006 - sadly not the same can be said for Wales and Scotland, two countries in turmoil."
Sports,The British Racing Drivers Club have set a deadline of the end of October to save the British Grand Prix. The Silverstone race is on the provisional calendar but the BRDC are still to agree staging rights with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Sports,"Jenson Button will tomorrow discover whether he is allowed to quit BAR and move to Williams for 2005. The Englishman has signed contracts with both teams but prefers a switch to Williams, where he began his Formula One career in 2000."
World,"AP) Oct. 15, 2004   The US military now says three Americans were killed and a fourth is missing and presumed dead from an attack on Baghdad #39;s heavily fortified Green Zone."
World,"Interim leader Hamid Karzai took an early lead as vote counting began in Afghanistan #39;s landmark presidential election, after allegations of ballot-box stuffing, voter "
World,"Cambodia #39;s new king, Norodom Sihamoni, said in his first message to his kingdom Friday that he would stay out of politics, and asked for guidance and understanding while he learns his new role."
World,"YOUNG gangsters torched cars, fired in the air and terrorised people not far from the presidential palace as violence flared in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince."
Sci/Tech,"Wood paneling and chrome dominate one of two sample designs for a new style of Media Center PC, commissioned by Microsoft's eHome division from One   Co."
Sci/Tech,"Wood paneling and chrome dominate one of two sample designs for a new style of Media Center PC, commissioned by Microsoft's eHome division from One   Co."
Sci/Tech,Design specialists dream up Media Center PCs that look more like furniture.
Sci/Tech,Counterfeiters who make \$10 bills on printers could find the cops on their trail if tracking techniques pan out.
Sci/Tech,"Sharp Corp. has added a hard-disk drive to its latest Zaurus PDA (personal digital assistant), and is considering selling the Linux operating system-based device abroad, the company said Friday."
Business,China #39;s government said it would continue measures to slow economic growth and reaffirmed its commitment to a stable yuan policy as the nation #39;s leaders wrapped up their annual meeting in Beijing.
Sci/Tech,"TAIPEI, TAIWAN -- More than two years after completing its buyout of rival Compaq Computer Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) has not done enough to take full advantage of the acquisition, according to HP's chairman and chief executive officer (CEO)."
Sci/Tech,"Targeting Unix archrivals Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems, IBM on Friday topped off the high end of its Power 5-based line of iSeries and pSeries servers, rolling out three systems all capable of hosting as many as 250 virtual servers on a single machine."
Business,One often wonders what makes the US dollar a dominant currency in the world economy. The general perception is that the strength of a currency in the market place is a reflection of the inherent strength of the economy it represents.
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. (GOOG)'s long-awaited expansion of its search tools from the Internet to individual computers takes advantage of the company's core technology as well as a weakness in Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s Windows operating system.
Sci/Tech,"By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- In the latest change to its product lineup, Intel Corp..."
Business," Air Canada #39;s parent company is forecasting third quarter operating income of  $235 million, up from  $17 million a year ago, for the formerly insolvent airline."
Sports,"US Open champion Retief Goosen was the only winner on a rainy opening day of the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth on Thursday, beating Jeff Maggert by a record 12 and 11."
World,The Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir will be indicted on charges of terrorism after Indonesian prosecutors today passed their file on the extremist leader to a Jakarta court.
Sci/Tech,FCC Ruling Brings Broadband to the Power Lines\\The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  has given the OK for US based utilities to provide broadband over power lines in a move which the FCC hopes will increase the availability of high-speed broadband access and increase competition. This will add electric companies ...
Sci/Tech," A fish known for its voracious appetite and ability to wreak havoc on freshwater ecosystems was found in Chicago's Burnham Harbor, alarming state biologists."
Sci/Tech," Canadian rocketeers hoping to launch a privately built spacecraft from the small Saskatchewan town of Kindersley met with community officials Thursday, updating residents on the mission's progress and reaffirming their intent to fly."
Sci/Tech," JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming    There is mounting evidence of the role of water  in Mars' evolution. That fact appears to have been favorable to the  development of life    and the leftover calling card of past biology may be  preserved in that world's geologic record."
World, A judge ruled Friday that three British bankers indicted in the United States on Enron linked fraud charges could be extradited to stand trial in Texas.
Business,"(WTNH, Dec. 4, 2004 10:40 PM) _ The Machinists Union at Pratt and Whitney is set to vote on whether to accept the latest contract proposal and whether to strike."
Business,"A decline in the nation #39;s inventory of heating oil catapulted crude futures prices toward \$55 a barrel yesterday, providing the latest jolt to a market already "
Business,"Shoppers got their buying groove back last month, propelling sales at the nation #39;s retailers by a strong 1.5 percent. It was the best showing since March."
Business,"Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. #39;s (005930.KS: Quote, Profile, Research) quarterly profit jumped 46 percent from a year ago on strong memory chip earnings, but fell "
Business,"Three British bankers accused of a multi-million pound fraud involving Enron officials should be tried in the United States, a court ruled today."
Business,"Bankrupt US Airways received approval yesterday to use \$745 million in cash over the next three months, but a US Bankruptcy Court judge gave lawyers "
Business,"Corel has acquired Jasc Software, developer of the Windows-only Paint Shop family of products. Discussing the move, Corel calls the acquisition:  quot;A crucial part of its ongoing growth strategy."
Business,"Shares of Netflix Inc. (NFLX) plunged 40.2 percent before the bell Friday, the morning after the online DVD rental company said it would charge a lower subscription fee as of Nov. 1. On "
Sci/Tech,"Astronaut Leroy Chiao and Cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:06 pm EDT Wednesday, right on time."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s largest chip maker, Intel, is changing its approach to making faster computer microprocessors. It has dropped plans to release a four gigahertz version of its flagship Pentium 4 chip."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has confirmed that a pirated copy of Halo 2 for Xbox in the PAL video format and French language started circulating on the Internet late Wednesday night.
Sci/Tech,"Four Chinese men have been sentenced to up to two and a half years in jail as punishment for operating a pornographic Web site, the country #39;s official English-language newspaper reported Friday."
Sports,"Bernhard Langer, who captained Europe #39;s Ryder Cup team to last month #39;s surprise victory against the US, eliminated world No."
Sports,"The Toronto Argonauts are set to announce York University as the location of their new stadium, according to several published reports."
Sports,"Under orders from a federal judge, the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape identified herself by name Thursday in a revised version of the lawsuit she filed against the NBA star two months ago."
Sports,The woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape -- whose name has been widely published on the Internet despite her efforts to remain anonymous -- identified herself by name in a revised version of the lawsuit she filed against the NBA star 
World,"Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe #39;s opposition and the strongest ever challenger to the 24-year rule of President Robert Mugabe, was found not guilty of treason by the country #39;s High Court."
World,"Israel has carried out an air raid on the northern part of the Gaza Strip, killing a Palestinian near the Jabaliya refugee camp. The Israeli army said the dead man was one of a group of militants who tried to approach its positions."
World,Britains former ambassador to Uzbekistan has accused the Foreign Office of trumping up false allegations in an attempt to force him from his post.
Business," Stepping up its takeover defense from predator New Zealand Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd. (FCO.YY), Australian dairy target National Foods Ltd."
Sci/Tech,Design specialists dream up the unexpected to help Microsoft get a foothold in the living room.
Business," U.S. industrial output inched up a less than expected 0.1 percent in September, suppressed in part by hurricanes that hit the United States that month, the Federal Reserve said on Friday."
Business," The dollar fell broadly against major  currencies on Friday in a technically driven session, as  traders ignored a generally positive batch of U.S. economic  data and sold the greenback."
Business,"Canadian mining company Goldcorp Inc. (G.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (GG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to buy competitor Wheaton River Minerals Ltd (WRM."
Business," Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> on Friday said two  clinical trials showed patients taking its anti inflammatory  drug Bextra had a higher risk of cardiovascular events during  high risk coronary bypass surgery."
Business," New U.S. economic data on Friday did  little to answer questions about the sustainability of global  economic growth, offering a mixed picture that left markets in  a generally bearish pattern."
Business,"The US government will set up an inquiry into Iraq contracts given to Halliburton, the former firm of Vice President Dick Cheney."
Business,"The Russian president continues his visit to China, amid frustration over failure to agree a new oil pipeline."
Business,"The rise in retail sales was the best showing since March. Also, producer prices rose 0.1 percent in September."
Sci/Tech,"Using Keyword Selection Guidelines To Improve Website Conversion Rates\\I've been under pressure lately to come up with more articles on organic search engine optimization with regards to how an effective keyword strategy can improve website conversion rates. Well, here is my take on it, based on the Web analytics evidence ..."
Business,"Google has released a free search tool which sits on the PC desktop and can search its host computer for virtually anything. Launched on Thursday, it blends a search of hard-drive files, emails, recently visited "
Business,It #39;s like nails on a chalkboard. It #39;s like housing a headache before jumping on a jackhammer. Wondering if lowly Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) is about to change the world hurts.
Business,Credit Suisse First Boston maintained a  quot;neutral quot; rating and \$43 target price on Eyetech (nasdaq: EYET - news - people ). News that the Retaane product from competitor Alcon (nyse: ACL - news - people ) missed 
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved rules for transmitting broadband communications signals over electric power lines, clearing the way for the expansion of high-speed Internet access through home electrical outlets."
Sports,"When Saul Bellow wrote More Die Of Heartbreak, he wasn #39;t thinking of the Houston Astros and their fans. For the second consecutive game, the St."
Sci/Tech," When Office Depot, Inc. stores ran an electronics recycling drive last summer that accepted everything from cell phones to televisions, some stores were overwhelmed by the amount of e trash they received."
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Defending champion  Ernie Els trailed Argentina's Angel Cabrera by one hole at the  halfway point of their quarter-final match in the World Match  Play Championship at Wentworth Friday."
Sports," Donovan McNabb threw a career high five touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a team record 464 yards passing, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 47 17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday."
Business,"  Prices of US wholesale goods and services rose 0.1 percent in September, the Labor Department said Friday. The core producer price index, which excludes volatile food and energy goods, rose 0.3 percent."
Business,Pfizer Inc. on Friday said two clinical trials showed patients taking its anti-inflammatory drug Bextra had a higher risk of cardiovascular events during high-risk coronary bypass surgery.
Business,"A TEAM of NatWest investment bankers, the  #39;Enron Three #39;, today lost their fight to avoid extradition to the United States to stand trial on fraud charges."
Business,"Sprint Corp. (FON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it plans to cut up to 700 jobs as it realigns its business to focus on wireless and Internet services and takes a non-cash network impairment charge."
Business,"Coal producer Arch Coal Inc. on Friday posted a slightly lower third-quarter profit that missed Wall Street targets, hurt by rail transportation problems exacerbated by the recent hurricanes."
Sci/Tech,"The comments, from IBM Ireland pSeries  amp; Storage products manager Michael Coyle, came after the global launch of the firm #39;s new TotalStorage DS6000 and DS8000 series this week."
Sports,"It #39;s been quiet around Vince Carter for the last two weeks: He #39;s been going about his business of getting into shape, learning a new coach, a new system and a couple of new teammates."
World,Indonesian prosecutors on Friday formally charged Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir with ordering his followers to launch a suicide attack on the JW Marriott hotel in Jakarta in August last year.
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment fell more sharply in early October than analysts had expected, according to a survey released on Friday."
World, President George W. Bush and rival John Kerry have conveniently avoided public debate on Taiwan ahead of the November 2 presidential vote but analysts expect differences on the core issue in difficult US China relations.
Business," Houseboats(the Dutch word is woonboot) are a tradition in Amsterdam. The canals that ring the city in tight concentric circles are lined with 3,000 of them, moored to centuries old stone quays. The vast majority never leave their moorings. Locals live on them. But 35 of them are rented out, overnight or by the week, through small rental agencies or via the Internet."
Business,It's going to be a value meal of earnings with the burger and soda giants posting quarterly results.
Business,"Controversial hip-hop rapper Eminem will launch his widely expected satellite music radio channel called Shade 45 on Oct. 28 with a live broadcast of a concert from New York, the Sirius network said on Thursday."
Business,"New Delhi, October 15 :The Government on Friday decided not to increase petrol and diesel prices this fortnight.  quot;The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has decided that prices of all petroleum products will be held at the same level."
Sci/Tech,"Forget the Monday morning blues. For Windows administrators, the second Tuesday of the month has become the day to dread. That #39;s the day when Microsoft releases its monthly package of patches."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, Oct 15 (SW) - Following the recent speculation over a potential takeover bid issued by US tycoon Malcolm Glazer, Manchester United have announced they have yet to receive a firm offer."
Sports,"Colombo - Sri Lanka #39;s World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Friday congratulated his old foe Shane Warne on becoming the world #39;s highest Test wicket-taker, but predicted his glory will be short-lived."
World,"Zimbabwe #39;s Movement For Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai enters the High Court for his treason trial in Harare, Friday, Oct. 15, 2004."
World,"Early Friday, Israels air forces launched a deadly air strike at four Palestinian fighters in Jabaliya, killing two and critically wounding a third, witnesses said."
World,"WARSAW Struggling with high unemployment and opposition here to the war in Iraq, Poland #39;s minority leftist government, led by Marek Belka, on Thursday was trying to head off defeat in a vote of confidence by making last- minute deals to stay in power "
World,Pakistan #39;s lawmaking National Assembly has passed a bill to allow dictator Pervez Musharraf to stay on as chief of the military.
Business,  Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc. announced Friday that it was suspending its practice of using  quot;market services agreements quot; with insurance carriers.
Business,Oil prices held strong on Friday not far below the \$55-a-barrel mark as traders worried time is running out to top up low heating oil inventories before winter.
Business,"Almost a year has passed since the then-Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky was jailed. Meanwhile, the oil giant he founded is about to lose its core asset, Yuganskneftegaz, that produces 60 per cent of all its oil."
Business,"Record oil prices are unlikely to inflict the economic pain they did in the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday, adding that he thought the world could adjust to higher-priced oil."
Business,Much of the rise in the company #39;s stock yesterday was due to Apple #39;s outlook for the current holiday quarter. Apple said it expects to post a first-quarter profit of between 39 cents and 42 
Business,"In spite of a slowdown in cell-phone sales, Samsung Electronics Co. still roared to a 46-percent profit compared with the same period last year."
Business,"October 15, 2004 4:59 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - Nokia NOK.HE has used the formidable financial muscle it has built up as mobile handset market leader to engage in a vicious price war to build its market share."
Business,"Delta Air Lines, which is struggling to avoid a bankruptcy filing, said today that it expected to lose as much as \$675 million for the third quarter, and that it was burning cash at a steep rate."
Business, The withdrawal of the arthritis drug Vioxx two weeks ago was a disaster for Merck. But it also put rival Pfizer in a fix.
Business,"Shares of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. plunged more than 50 percent Friday after the Food and Drug Administration told the drug developer it needs to conduct another study of its lead drug candidate, a lupus treatment called Riquent, prior to approval."
Business,"Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said Friday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals."
Business,CHICAGO United Airlines says it will need even more labor cuts than anticipated to get out of bankruptcy. United told a bankruptcy court judge in Chicago today that it intends to start talks with unions next month on a new round of cost savings.
Business,A federal judge is expected to rule today whether US Airways Group Inc. will be permitted to impose a far-reaching 23 percent employee pay cut.
Sci/Tech,"In recent months, Intel delayed several chips and recalled other, defective ones. It overestimated demand, thereby causing an inventory glut."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer is the undisputed champion of the hard-drive music market, but competitors are gearing up for a shot at the title. The various versions of the iPod account for 92."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 15, 2004 - Conservationists claimed victory at a global wildlife trade meeting on Thursday despite warnings that a cash crisis could hamper new hard-won measures to protect endangered species."
Sci/Tech,FCC clears the way for more companies to offer the alternative form of Net access. The US Federal Communications Commission this week cleared the way for power companies to roll out broadband over power line 
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM today unveiled two high-performance p5 servers in its eServer line. The new servers run Unix or Linux and are aimed at medium to large businesses."
Sci/Tech,"Problems with switches aboard NASA #39;s Genesis solar probe may have kept its parachute from opening, which led to the craft #39;s crash-landing in the Utah desert, the US space agency said."
Sci/Tech,"A PeopleSoft executive who oversaw the company #39;s products and its integration with JD Edwards departed from the company this week, a company representative confirmed Friday."
Sci/Tech,update A British court has ordered Internet service providers to identify 28 people who are allegedly downloading music illegally.
Sci/Tech,"In  quot;The Reckoning, quot; his masterful 1986 book on the US auto industry, the journalist David Halberstam criticized the Big Three automakers - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler - and their unionized workers for complacency and shortsightedness that he said "
Sci/Tech,"This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"As Muslims in many parts of the world mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan, streaming feed of the special evening prayers from the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, will be available on the Web in the next few weeks."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - In quarterly reports released this week, three big India-based offshore outsourcing companies detailed sharp increases in employee head count, clear evidence of growing demand for offshore services."
Sci/Tech,"A fossil unearthed in China may provide a first look at dinosaurs #39; bird-like sleep. Xu Xing, of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Mark Norell, of the American Museum of Natural History, said in a report "
Sci/Tech,Motorola has teamed up with Mastercard to conduct US trials of technology that allows mobile phones to act as  quot;digital wallets quot;.
Sci/Tech,"The lid on IT salaries is beginning to lift, and IT specialists should see gains of as much as 10 to 15 percent over the next three years, according to a new IT staff salaries study by the META Group."
Sports,Thats Tracy McGradys answer to questions about whether or not he will look to keep his scoring up despite joining Houston and Yao Ming.
Sports,"With the appointment of Ray Jennings as coach, the United Cricket Board of South Africa is hoping to bring about a change in fortune for the national side."
Sports,"Forty years is a long time. It #39;s a long time if you #39;re in the desert with Moses -- by Biblical reckoning, the first man to fail to ask for directions -- and it #39;s a long time "
Sports,Andy Robinson was handed the England head coach role for four years today and said he was looking forward to trying to retain the rugby World Cup won by predecessor Sir Clive Woodward.
Sports,DEJA vu at Phillip Island yesterday left Flying Doctor Valentino Rossi counting the hours to another world title and Australian star Troy Bayliss bouncing along the bitumen.
Sports,Citroen #39;s Sebastien Loeb remained on course to celebrate his first world title after the first leg of the French rally on Friday.
Sports," quot;Well, quot; says Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson, laughing at the question before he even starts answering,  quot;you can #39;t stop people from talking."
Sports,  Olympic champion Nicolas Massu of Chile was beaten 6 4 6 3 by Italian Davide Sanguinetti in the quarter finals of the CA Trophy.
World,Confidential Israeli report also warns of country becoming a  #39;pariah state #39; like apartheid-era South Africa. Israel could one day become a  quot;pariah state quot; like apartheid-era South Africa.
World,"Early returns Friday from Afghanistan #39;s first presidential election put incumbent President Hamid Karzai in the lead, the Financial Times reported Friday."
World,JERUSALEM : Israel scaled back its vast operation in northern Gaza despite the deaths of four more Palestinians as tens of thousands of Muslims joined the first Friday prayers of Ramadan at Jerusalem #39;s Al Aqsa mosque.
World,A new bill that would allow Pakistan #39;s president to continue serving as head of the military is generating controversy across the country.
World," German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will have talks next week with incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, a government spokesman said Friday."
Sports,The uphill battle the Red Sox face against the Yankees is nothing new to Boston fans.
Sports,"Everybody is used to seeing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal trade barbs, but Phil Jackson's indictment of Byrant is a stunner."
Business,"WASHINGTON : Soaring oil prices should inflict less damage on US economic growth and inflation than the 1970s oil shock, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan revealed."
Business,"United Airlines reached an agreement with creditors that, if approved, could eliminate \$450 million of debt. The agreement concerns \$600 million in municipal bond debt "
Business,Employees at Aer Lingus have until 5pm this afternoon to accept a voluntary redundancy package aimed at slashing the airline #39;s staff numbers by a third.
Sci/Tech,"Intel began to downplay so-called clock speed of processors within the past year, and other chipmakers followed suit, focusing on other advances such as dual-core, which essentially puts two "
Sci/Tech,The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for Internet access over the same infrastructure that carries electricity to homes and businesses in America.
Sci/Tech,"A design flaw in the reentry system of NASA #39;s Genesis space probe has been pinned as the most likely cause behind the spacecraft #39;s wild plunge into the Utah desert last month, investigators said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Saudi Arabia said Friday it has advised the nation #39;s imams they should condemn terrorism and terrorists in prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Sports,"First came the swing, then the launch and then the sound of 52,347 turning Busch Stadium into a deafening caldron. Then, having given the Cardinals an eighth-inning home run that "
Sports,"AJACCIO, France : Ford got their Rally of Corsica campaign off to a flying start when Francois Duval and Markko Martin threw down the challenge to world championship leader Sebastien Loeb by leading the way after the day #39;s four specials."
Sports,"A day after blasting NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to the Detroit Free Press, Red Wings #39; defenceman Chris Chelios has come up with who he thinks is an ideal replacement."
World,Should an ambassador speak out over human rights even if this upsets his or her own government? The question has been posed by the dismissal from his post as British ambassador to Uzbekistan 
Sports,The Astros hoped for a rainout Thursday night to better set up their aces Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt in the National League Championship Series.
Business,That #39;s the number of music players that Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) said it sold in its most recent quarter.
Business,WR Grace  amp; Co. Inc. said Friday it has asked for a delay in filing a reorganization plan in its bankruptcy case so it can continue to negotiate with creditors.
Sports,"South Africa #39;s United Cricket Board today sacked national coach Eric Simons, weeks ahead of the two-Test tour of India beginning November 10."
Business,"Its net income during the June to September period was 2.69tr won (1.2bn), 46 up on the same period a year earlier. During the period, which is Samsung Electronics #39; fiscal third quarter, the company said "
Business,Federal regulators said yesterday that they won #39;t approve La Jolla Pharmaceutical #39;s experimental lupus drug without an additional human study to prove its benefits.
Sci/Tech,"Come November, customers will see the Power5-based p5-590 and p5-595 servers hit the market. The 32-way 590 is a direct replacement for the current Power4-based p690."
Sci/Tech,"NASA says the space capsule, built by Lockheed Martin, went down in the Utah desert because a crucial switch was put on backward. By John Johnson."
Sci/Tech,"com October 15, 2004, 8:48 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,It has been more than three decades since that era of Hair-raising silliness has passed. The tie-dyes to die for (if they don #39;t kill you on first glance) have been exiled to episodes of 
Sci/Tech,"Pity the poor epicure paying record prices for imported caviar, thanks to export limits on the ever-scarcer Caspian Sea delicacy. But take heart: CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered "
Sci/Tech,"Wipro Ltd., India #39;s third-largest software exporter, said Friday its net profit for the fiscal second quarter that ended September reached US\$84 million (euro 67."
World,"UN peacekeepers in armored vehicles rolled through nearly deserted streets Friday in Haiti #39;s capital, where shops were closed amid fears of violence on the 10th anniversary "
Business,"Greenspan noted that even with the recent surge, energy prices are still only three-fifths as high, after adjusting for inflation, as they were at their all-time peak in February 1981."
Business,"Airbus SAS, the world #39;s biggest planemaker, expects to deliver as many as 320 aircraft this year, or 5 percent more than it forecast earlier, as demand from airlines picks up, said Chief Executive Noel Forgeard."
Business, Among the companies whose shares are likely to see active trading in Friday #39;s session are Genuine Parts Co.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Chennai, Oct 15 : Virender Sehwag scored a return-to-form seventh Test century Friday to give India the upper hand in the second cricket Test against Australia."
Sports,Ford duo Francois Duval and Markko Martin crept ahead of world championship leader Sebastien Loeb after day one of the Rally of Corsica.
Business,"Nokia posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter yesterday, possibly marking a turnaround in the cellphone giant #39;s fortunes after it failed to pick up on the popularity of clamshell phones earlier."
Business,"Genuine Parts Co. (GPC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a distributor of auto replacement and industrial parts, on Friday said third-quarter earnings rose sharply, pushing its stock up 9 percent."
Business,Sprint plans to accelerate efforts to get business customers to move to wireless and Internet services.  quot;This strategy plays to our strengths by advancing our broad portfolio of wireline and 
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Genesis space capsule crashed in the Utah desert last month because a critical piece of equipment that was supposed to trigger the release of two parachutes was apparently installed backward, NASA officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,  The High Court in London has ordered Internet service providers to hand over the names and addresses of 28 alleged music pirates to Britain #39;s trade body for the recording industry.
Sci/Tech,"Within two weeks of the firing of chief executive officer Craig Conway, business applications supplier PeopleSoft has seen the departure of another top executive, Ram Gupta, senior vice-president of products and technology."
Sci/Tech,"The team has turned down offers, including from the US government, to do scientific experiments on flights. Rutan says SpaceShipOne #39;s task will be to focus on test flights for the commercial passenger craft "
Sports,"  Lindsay Davenport will take over the No. 1 spot from Amelie Mauresmo when the rankings are released next week after reaching the Kremlin Cup quarterfinals with a 6 4, 6 2 win over Dinara Safina on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its goal to promote access to broadband services for all Americans and to encourage new facilities based broadband platforms, the Federal Communications Commission today adopted changes to Part 15 of its rules to encourage the development of "
Sci/Tech,"  Nobody can claim that Burt Rutan, the innovative aerospace designer, doesn #39;t have his head in the cloudsand his eyes focused on the stars."
World,"Since dismantling its weapons programs, Libya has been embraced by the West. Thursday saw Germany #39;s chancellor begin a two-day visit intended to strengthen economic ties between the countries."
Business,"Bankrupt United Airlines (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it needs labor cost cuts on top of any gains from terminating employee pensions and expects to move toward voiding its labor contracts in early November."
World,Friday prayers marked the start of Ramadan in the Middle East as millions of Muslims around the world began observance of the holy month of fasting and prayer.
Sports," The third ranked Auburn Tigers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech on Jan. 3 in the Sugar Bowl, a matchup of conference champions that greatly exceeded expectations."
Business," Soaring oil prices should inflict less damage on US economic growth and inflation than the 1970s oil shock, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said."
World," A total of 70,000 people are estimated to have died as a result of the conflict in Sudan's western Darfur region, with hundreds still dying every day, a top U.N. official said on Friday."
Business," Record oil prices are unlikely to  inflict the economic pain they did in the 1970s, Federal  Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday, adding that he  thought the world could adjust to higher priced oil."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney, asked Friday what he and President Bush would do to help the working poor, said ""the best solution for poverty is a job"" and contended their tax policies would help small businesses create more of them."
Business, Treasury debt prices eased on Friday  as a startling jump in U.S. retail sales sparked concerns the  Federal Reserve would continue to raise interest rates steadily  into next year.
Business, Shares of insurers and insurance  brokers fell sharply on Friday for a second straight day after  New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer leveled fraud charges  against major industry players.
Business," Pfizer Inc. on Friday said two small  clinical trials showed heart bypass surgery patients taking  Bextra, an anti inflammatory in the same class as the recently  withdrawn drug Vioxx, had a higher risk of stroke and heart  attack."
World," Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan  Tsvangirai was acquitted on Friday of plotting to assassinate  President Robert Mugabe and seize power, a verdict he said may  boost prospects for national reconciliation."
Business,"Record oil prices are unlikely to inflict the economic pain they did in the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday, adding that he thought the world could adjust to higher-priced oil."
Business,"United Airlines said Friday it needs even more labor cuts than anticipated to get out of bankruptcy, raising the likelihood of a new round of wage and benefit reductions."
Business,The EU is to appeal against a World Trade Organisation ruling that its sugar subsidies breach world trade rules.
World,Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says his treason acquittal could help heal deep political divisions.
World,"Masri is to face terrorism charges in the UK , which will take precedence over US extradition requests."
World,"Elections in Burundi, scheduled under a peace accord to take place by 1 November, are postponed."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair will discuss the fight against terrorism and Middle East peace with Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf when they meet tomorrow, officials say."
World,The US imposes sanctions against the  militant group  in Iraq by terror suspect Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
Business,"Unlike more focused companies, Citigroup finds success by diversifying its business."
Business,The earnings information the company offers ranges as wide as its product line.
Business,"Despite reporting record quarterly sales, growth rates still spell trouble."
World, Stocks moved mostly higher Friday as a stronger than expected retail sales report showed that higher oil prices aren't scaring consumers away from spending. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's positive comments on oil prices also encouraged investors...
World," A narrow waisted, emerald eyed brunette flits through a desert full of melting clocks and wacky perspectives, looking for her lover. Giant telephones levitate..."
World," Authorites on Friday arrested a Syrian German businessman who is wanted by Spain on charges he helped fund the al Qaida terrorist network for years and who appeared in a wedding video at a mosque with some of the Sept. 11 hijackers, German officials said..."
World," U.S. warplanes pounded the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, where residents were marking the first day of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday, a day after city leaders suspended peace talks and rejected the Iraqi government's demands to turn over terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi..."
World," All antidepressants must carry a ""black box"" warning, the government's strongest safety alert, linking the drugs to increased suicidal thoughts and behavior among children and teens taking them, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.    Because the warnings are primarily seen by doctors, the agency also is creating a medication guide for patients to advise them of the risk..."
World, Stocks moved higher Friday as a stronger than expected retail sales report showed that higher oil prices aren't scaring consumers away from spending.    Wall Street had worried that soaring oil and gasoline prices would prompt consumers to spend less...
World,"John Kerry on Friday prepared to deliver the first in a series of speeches that aides describe as his ""closing arguments"" in Milwaukee, the first stop of a daylong drive through Wisconsin. President Bush was also campaigning in the Midwest on Friday, heading to Iowa and Wisconsin after more than a weeklong swing that included stops in Missouri and Arizona for the last two debates..."
World," This year's surge in energy prices is likely to have far less of an impact on the economy than the oil shocks of the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday.    Greenspan predicted that the global economy will adjust to the recent surge in prices, which has seen oil topping  $50 per barrel, by boosting energy exploration and production and by increasing fuel efficiency..."
World," All antidepressants must carry a ""black box"" warning, the government's strongest safety alert, linking the drugs to increased suicidal thoughts and behavior among children and teens taking them, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.    Because the warnings are primarily seen by doctors, the agency also is creating an information guide for patients to advise them of the risk..."
World,"Hours after a high-profile prisoner swap Sunday, the families of six Egyptian students released from an Israeli prison waited anxiously for their return, denying that their children had done anything illegal."
Business,"Eliot Spitzer #39;s filed a complaint against Marsh  amp; McLennan in State Supreme Court in Manhattan Thursday, alleging that the insurance broker received payments from companies to reward it for steering business their way."
Business,"Overland Park, 15.10.04 - Sprint Corporation announced it will record in its third quarter financial results a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge reducing the value of its long-distance network assets."
Sports,"Irish billionaire businessmen JP McManus and John Magnier, who own almost 29 per cent of Manchester United, have turned down an approach from American sports franchise tycoon Malcolm Glazer to take over the club."
Sci/Tech,A  tiny 100 electrode chip was implanted in a 24-year-old quadriplegic's brain in June of this year. He's now able to send email and play videogames using only his thoughts. The whole package is dubbed BrainGate.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> A typical haul from the postbag...
Sci/Tech,A policewoman in Los Angeles is being sued by the US film industry after allegedly selling pirate DVDs.
Sci/Tech," Florida officials will not worry  about hanging chads when voters make their choice in November's  presidential election but they'll be on the lookout for  software glitches, hackers and other less visible plagues."
Sci/Tech," Halo 2, the sequel to Microsoft Corp.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> best selling game for its Xbox video console, has  leaked onto the Internet nearly four weeks before its planned  sale, the world's largest software maker said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A prominent Internet safety organization and leading computer-maker Dell Inc. launched a campaign Friday to help consumers fend off ""spyware,"" software that can cause sluggish computer performance or popup ads and secretly monitor the activities of Internet users."
Sci/Tech,The High Court in London has ordered Internet service providers to hand over the names and addresses of 28 alleged music pirates to Britain's trade body for the recording industry.
Sci/Tech,"When President Bush signed Project BioShield into law in July, he said he was immediately making \$5.6 billion available to counter such anticipated threats as smallpox genetically engineered to render current vaccines useless."
Sci/Tech,"Telecommunications company Sprint Corp. on Friday said it will record an unspecified third-quarter impairment charge that will reduce the value of its long-distance network assets, and will realign its sales efforts in a plan that will cut up to 700 jobs in its Sprint Business Solutions division."
Sci/Tech,Business guru tells Microsoft to invest in Linux for handhelds or risk missing out on the next big thing in software sales.\
Sci/Tech,"news analysis Delaware trial turns into a mating ritual of sorts, as the companies quibble over money."
Sci/Tech,"Ram Gupta, who was an executive vice president, leaves the company after a four-year stint. PeopleSoft is mum on the details."
Sci/Tech,The software developer will become a licensee of the Digeo technology in the case.
Sci/Tech,The Japanese giant unveils a portable music player that can function as a camera as well as a tiny device similar to the iPod Mini.
Sci/Tech,"Wood paneling and chrome dominate one of two sample designs for a new style of Media Center PC, commissioned by Microsoft's eHome division from One   Co."
Sci/Tech,"Wood paneling and chrome dominate one of two sample designs for a new style of Media Center PC, commissioned by Microsoft's eHome division from One   Co."
Sci/Tech,"Tasman Networks has introduced a new entry-level WAN access router and security device. The Tasman 1001 also includes new features added to a new version of the company's operating system, including multicast routing, IPSec VPN, firewall, and an integrated Web-based GUI."
Sci/Tech,"Because of its geographically dispersed staff and high percentage of telecommuting employees, Intellicare Inc., which operates health-related call centers, has drawn big benefits from implementing an instant messaging platform."
Sci/Tech,"Most phishing attempts come from about 1,000 compromised ""zombie"" computers owned by broadband customers, and the phishing attacks are likely generated by less than five phishing operations, according to a survey by CipherTrust Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. is warning customers to apply software patches it released in August, citing the availability of malicious code that can exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in its software."
Sci/Tech,FCC clears the way for more companies to offer the alternative form of Net access.
Business,"OVERLAND PARK, Kan. Sprint plans to cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division. It will also take a charge against earnings in its third quarter to reflect a decline in value of its long-distance assets."
Business,"Shares of Netflix Inc. plunged 40.2 percent before the bell Friday, the morning after the online DVD rental company said it would charge a lower subscription fee as of Nov. 1. On Thursday, Netflix cut its "
Sci/Tech,"Dell yesterday unveiled their new portable Mp3 players, the Dell DJ 20GB for \$249 and the Pocket DJ 5GB for \$199. Both units will be available beginning November in the USA."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Friday unveiled the latest in its line of next-generation iSeries servers, the most powerful one to date, in its i5 line of systems based on the Power5 chip."
Sci/Tech,"Halo 2, the sequel to Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSFT.O best-selling game for its Xbox video console, has leaked onto the Internet nearly four weeks before its planned sale, the world #39;s largest software maker said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"com October 15, 2004, 10:55 AM PT. Japanese camera giant Olympus this week unveiled a portable hard drive music player that can also function as a camera."
Sports,Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer increased his stake in Manchester United to 25.5 percent Friday as he pursues a possible takeover of the world #39;s richest soccer club.
Sports,"TENNIS Lindsay Davenport regained the No. 1 ranking for the first time since 2002 by defeating Dinara Safina, 6-4, 6-2, in the second round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow."
Sports,Houston Rockets #39; center Yao Ming gave no push to the development of the Chinese basketball though the NBA could be one of the best textbooks for China.
Sports,"Stuttgart, Germany (Sports Network) - Matthias Sammer brings a resurgent Stuttgart club against Dortmund this weekend. Sammer has helped Stuttgart to second in the Bundesliga table with 17 points and no losses after seven matches."
World,"The leader of Zimbabwe #39;s largest opposition party was acquitted of treason charges Friday by a High Court in Harare. The judge said their was not enough credible evidence to convict the politician, Morgan Tsvangirai."
Sports," PULA, Mallorca, Spain (Reuters) - Britain's Simon Khan is  on course for a second win of the season after taking the lead  in the Mallorca Classic second round Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Google's GMail Resembling Desktop Mail Client\\The more I use GMail and Google keeps on enhancing this webmail service, the more I look at it as a replacement to desktop mail clients. I have been using GMail for my personal mails and I cannot hide the fact that I am loving ..."
Sci/Tech,"Desktop Search from AOL, Google  #038; Others\\Search engines, portals and browser systems are trying to get off of the Internet and your desktop and into your hard drives, email, and private files. By taking advantage of a basically lame Windows Search tool used by Microsoft since the dawn of MS ..."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engines and Block Analysis with Image Retrieval\\What are some of the methods to combat the issues with linkage data, that search engines often depend upon for ranking one page over the next? If you're reading this, you most probably know all too well about how sites exchange links with ..."
Business,"A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority Friday to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent, saying the airline's situation is so dire that urgent action must be taken."
Sci/Tech,Four eastern Europeans appeared in a London court yesterday charged with defrauding online banks of hundreds of thousands through an elaborate 'phishing' scam.\
Sci/Tech,South Korean police want to question 15 mobile phone workers and brokers over allegations they traded the personal information of an estimated six million people in the northeast Asian country.\
Business,"A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority today to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent, saying the airline's situation is so dire that urgent action must be taken."
Business,Apprentice contestants take it to the catwalk in the cutthroat apparel business.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 15 (newratings.com) - The US-based telecom giant, Sprint Corporation (FON.NYS), has announced its plans for additional 700 job cuts in its Sprint Business Solutions (SBS) division."
Business,"In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Delta Air Lines warned Friday that next week #39;s third quarter earnings report will include a bigger loss than it predicted earlier."
Sci/Tech,"Tuesday, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced a strategy of bringing digital entertainment to users in the home, at the office, or on the go."
Sci/Tech,"After re-entering the earth #39;s atmosphere, Genesis plunged straight down into the ground, leaving no chance for the helicopters that were supposed to snatch it from the air."
Sci/Tech,International Data Corp. said growth in demand for Linux servers in Europe is expected to almost double by 2008. Microsoft is fighting back by cutting prices and through publicity campaigns 
Sports,"Notre Dame has beaten Navy in football in every way, shape and form the last 40 years. The Irish have won in blowouts (41-0 in 1989) and squeakers (27-24 last season)."
World,"Militant Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir is escorted from prison after being re-arrested at the end of his 18-month sentence for minor immigration offenses in this file photo from April 30, 2004, in Jakarta, Indonesia."
Sci/Tech,"Apple is the undisputed champion of the hard-drive music market, but competitors are gearing up for a shot at the title."
Business,"The Russian government yesterday night appeared to be preparing to sell the main asset of Yukos, the countrys embattled oil company, for as little as \$4 billion - a fraction of its fair value -n a move analysts branded as daylight robbery "
World,"Au Prince   Young gangsters rampaged through a neighbourhood blocks from the presidential National Palace, torching cars and firing in the air in what many expect is a prelude to another fearsomely violent day in Haiti #39;s capital."
World,"NAIROBI, 15 October (IRIN) - Eastern and central African leaders said on Friday they would recognise  quot;with immediate effect quot; the new government in Somalia, which will be led by the newly elected President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed and urged the UN to send a "
World," With 99 percent of the votes still to be  counted in Afghanistan's presidential election, incumbent Hamid  Karzai has taken a lead many observers expect him to retain  right to the end of a marathon count."
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Friday as a  bigger than expected jump in September retail sales offset the  impact of falling insurance company shares.
World,"NEWNAN, Ga. - Across the Bible Belt this Halloween, some little ghosts and goblins might get shooed away by the neighbors - and some youngsters will not be allowed to go trick-or-treating at all - because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year..."
World," A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority Friday to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent through mid February, saying the airline's situation is so dire that urgent action must be taken..."
Business,The company's revenue and earnings are just two reasons to like this stock.
Sci/Tech,"Apple is the undisputed champion of the hard-drive music market, but competitors are gearing up for a shot at the title."
Sci/Tech,"photo galleries Music player is a must-have, much-loved accessory. Will fanciful Media Center PCs fare as well?"
Business,"A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority Friday to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent through mid-February, saying the airline #39;s situation is so dire that urgent action must be taken."
Business,Alan Greenspan says oil prices will have to rise a lot more before they have a serious impact on the American economy. The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Board told a Washington audience the impact of 
Business,"BRUSSELS: The European Union asked the US government on Friday to hold talks at the WTO on a trade row involving aviation giants Boeing and Airbus at the end of this month, an official said."
Business,ATA Airlines is laying off 156 employees. Company spokeswoman Erica Keane isn #39;t commenting on reports that the Indianapolis-based ATA is trying to sell all or part of its holdings.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, along with an array of new devices and services "
World,"GENEVA, Oct 15 (AFP) -- A senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official sharply criticised the shortfall in international aid for Sudan #39;s strife-torn region of Darfur, despite the amount of political and media attention devoted to the crisis."
World,"Poland will cut its troops in Iraq early next year and won #39;t stay in the country  quot;an hour longer quot; than needed, the country #39;s prime minister said Friday."
World,Investigators probing the deadly crash of a Boeing 747 cargo jet at Halifax International Airport are refusing to speculate on what may have caused the plane #39;s tail to scrape the runway before breaking off.
World,Israel has begun redeploying its forces in the northern Gaza Strip as a gesture to Palestinians at the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
World,Great Britain has dismissed its ambassador to Uzbekistan after months of the diplomat #39;s speaking out against the Asian nation #39;s poor human rights record.
Sports,CARLOS MOYA was hurled into the air by jubilant team-mates after clinching the Davis Cup for Spain yesterday. Moya beat American Andy Roddick 6-2 7-6 7-6 to give the home side an unbeatable 
World," The Israeli army pulled out of Palestinian  areas in northern Gaza on Friday, ending a massive 16 day  offensive that has killed more than 100 Palestinians."
World," EL ESPINAZO, Mexico (Reuters) - Thousands of barefoot  penitents walked, rolled and even shuffled on all fours to a  desert shrine in northern Mexico on Friday to pay homage to a  long-dead healer hailed as an idiot savant saint."
World,The F.D.A. concluded that the use of antidepressants could increase thoughts of suicide among children.
Business,"OCTOBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Google Inc. is bringing its proven search capabilities to a Windows XP- or Windows 2000-equipped computer near you, helping users to catalog most of the files and content "
Business,"Russia appears ready to sell the main asset of Yukos, the country #39;s embattled oil company, for \$4 billion, a fraction of its worth, reports say."
Business,Samsung #39;s net income rose to US\$2.34 billion from \$1.60 billion last year. Sales gained 27.4 percent to \$12.9 billion from \$9.
Business,"MOBILE phone giant Nokia has reported a drop in third-quarter profits after cutting handset prices to win back market share, but said sales had picked up."
Business,"Chiron Corp. said Friday that Richard Wills has resigned from the company #39;s board, effective immediately, after just five weeks as a director."
Business,A judge ruled today that three British bankers can be extradited to the United States to face wire fraud charges related to off-balance sheet dealings with the Enron energy group.
Business,"NEW YORK, OCTOBER 15 : PFIZER Inc. on Friday said two clinical trials showed patients taking its anti-inflammatory drug Bextra, had a higher risk of cardio-vascular events during high-risk coronary bypass surgery."
Business,"Three Royal Group Technologies (RYG.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (RYG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) executives, including the company #39;s founder and its chief executive, may have defrauded shareholders and creditors, Canadian "
Sci/Tech,Amateur radio operators expressed cautious optimism about new rules for the transmission of broadband Internet access over power lines.
Sci/Tech,"NASA says a poorly designed parachute is the likely reason its space probe, Genesis, came crashing back to earth last week, losing much of its cargo of solar dust."
Sci/Tech,"Those looking the obtain the most anticipated movie, album or game before anyone else have sought such information on various Internet mediums."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s out with the new and in with the oldat least at PeopleSoft, Pleasanton, Calif. Just two weeks after the ouster of CEO Craig Conway, Ram Gupta, PeopleSoft executive vice president of product and technology, has also left the building."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it will release previews of the next version of SQL Server leading up to the release of the next beta of the technology, expected in the first quarter of next year."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. #39;s move to a monthly patch-release cycle one year ago this month has made it easier to install security updates for Windows and other products, IT managers said this week -- even as they were greeted with "
Sci/Tech," Yet another PSP related interview has appeared over in Japan. This time, the interviewer is Japanese site Impress GameWatch."
Sci/Tech,A hurricane disaster relief package approved last week includes money for fixing communications equipment at NASA #39;s Kennedy Space Center.
Sports,Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez couldn #39;t bring the Boston Red Sox a win against the New York Yankees in the first two games of the AL championship series.
Sports,"Surrey, England (Sports Network) - Ernie Els battled to a 1-up win Friday in the quarterfinals of the HSBC World Match Play Championship to move closer to his sixth title at this event."
Sports,"BEIJING The NBA has reached booming, basketball-crazy China _ but the league doesn #39;t expect to make any money soon. The NBA flew more than 100 people halfway around the world for its first games in China, featuring "
Sports,Motorsport.com. Valentino Rossi faces the real possibility of being able to wrap up his MotoGP title defense at this weekend #39;s Australian GP at the Phillip Island circuit.
Sports, Washington Redskins star linebacker LaVar Arrington will miss his fourth straight game after having right knee surgery last month.
Sports,  The Jacksonville Jaguars now have lost both starting defensive ends for the season. The Jaguars placed Lionel Barnes on injured reserve Friday with a shoulder injury.
Sports,"The Philadelphia Phillies Friday picked up the options on two pitchers, including closer Billy Wagner. Under the terms of his contract, Wagner, 33, will be paid \$9,000,000 next season."
Sports,"The Suncoast grad turns a punt into a score for the third time this season. MIAMI - Whenever Devin Hester touches the ball, he not only knows a big play is possible, he expects it."
World,The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) congratulated the Palestinian people and the Muslim nation on Friday at the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
World,"READING, England A teacher says Britain #39;s Prince Harry admitted cheating on an art exam, and she #39;s got a tape recording that proves it."
World,"Argentina, Denmark, Greece, Japan and Tanzania on Friday won coveted two-year terms on the UN Security Council at a time when pressure is mounting to expand the powerful 15-nation body."
Sci/Tech,  quot;Blog quot; is now the most popular search word in the online version of the Merriam Webster dictionary. Its frequent lookup paralleled its growth on the political scene this year as keepers of Web logs 
Business,"The trial pitting software giant Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) against unwilling takeover target PeopleSoft Inc."
Sci/Tech,"The NASA spacecraft that smashed into the Utah desert last month while bringing home fragile samples of the sun may have been doomed by engineering drawings that had been done backwards, an investigating board said Friday."
Sports,Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington and kicker John Hall were ruled out for Sunday #39;s game against the Chicago Bears.
Business,"As October wears on and Halloween draws near, the oil and stock markets are getting more and more spooked. Crude oil hit another record Thursday, settling at \$54."
Business,Juniper Networks (Nasdaq: JNPR) remains stunted this morning even after an earnings report that shows triple-digit growth rates for both revenues and earnings.
Sports,Ernie Els scored tight victories over Scott Drummond and Angel Cabrera Friday to stay on course for a record sixth World Match Play title.
World,"AU PRINCE, Oct 15 (AFP)   Haitis strife torn capital came to a standstill on Friday in a protest after two weeks of deepening violence that have left about 30 people dead."
Business,"With the world so focused on the rising price of a barrel of light crude oil, it #39;s a wonder that people even get into their cars and drive around anymore."
Sci/Tech,"com October 15, 2004, 12:37 PM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment."
Sci/Tech,The up to 64-way eServer p5 595 will be the new flagship of the product line with nearly three times the commercial performance and double the capacity of its predecessor.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK _ Dell Inc. ventured deeper into consumer electronics Thursday, adding plasma televisions to its growing lineup of home-entertainment products."
Sports,"Birdie queen Grace Park (Park Ji-eun, Nike Golf) has the perfect chance to blow away her one win per season jinx. On October 15, during the first round of the Samsung World Championship (total "
Sports,"Washington Redskins kicker John Hall strained his right groin during practice yesterday, jeopardizing his availability for Sunday #39;s game at Chicago."
Sci/Tech,InformationWeek takes a behind-the-scenes look at patch-management software maker Shavlik Technologies the day Microsoft unleashes a flood of security patches.
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks has not addressed an important question regarding its  #39;Hear Music #39; service: Do HP Tablet PCs, crumbly scones and hot liquid go together?"
Sports,"Venus Williams of the US returns a shot during a match against Elena Bovina of Russia at the Kremlin Cup tennis tournament in Moscow #39;s Olympic Indoor stadium on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004."
Business,"Pfizer Inc. said its arthritis drug Bextra, which is in the same drug class as Mercks just-recalled Vioxx medication, has more severe risks than previously disclosed."
World,"The US embassy in Haiti was closed on Friday to mark a national call for an end to violence inthe strife-torn country, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said at a news briefing."
World," At least 70,000 people have died since March as a result of poor conditions in refugee camps in Sudan #39;s Darfur, the United Nations health agency said Friday."
World,"Cape Town - Three of seven crew, who died when a cargo plane crashed in Halifax, Canada, lived in South Africa. Four of the dead crew members were British nationals, two living in South Africa and two in Zimbabwe."
Sci/Tech,"The High Court yesterday ordered ISPs to reveal the identities of 28 file-swappers sued by the British Phonographic Industry last week, handing the music industry first blood in its crackdown against file-sharing."
Business,MOSCOW: Shares of Russian oil major Yukos fell on Friday after the firm said it would trim output at its main Yugansk unit and a paper reported the unit could be sold for a fraction of what analysts say it is worth.
Business,"Flu vaccine maker Chiron Corp. (CHIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday announced that Richard Wills has resigned from the company #39;s board of directors, effective immediately."
Business,"All eyes are on a Delaware Chancery Court judge now that Oracle #39;s lawsuit against PeopleSoft closed Friday. The two-weeks #39; worth of testimony centered on Oracle #39;s request that PeopleSoft (Quote, Chart) remove its Customer Assurance Program (CAP)."
Sports,"Linebacker LaVar Arrington participated in his first practice Wednesday since undergoing knee surgery on Sept. 21, and says he expects the Redskins to allow him to play Sunday against Chicago."
Sports,"MALLORCA, Spain (Ticker) - Simon Khan has a three-shot lead midway through the Mallorca Classic after a last-hole lapse by Sergio Garcia."
World,Zimbabwe #39;s Movement for Democratic Change has hailed the acquittal of its leader Morgan Tsvangirai on treason charges as a victory for the people of that country.
Sports,"The top three seeded players were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy on Friday, and American Robby Ginepri also was ousted."
Sports,"Chennai, Oct. 15. - Virender Sehwag is happy to score a century, rather relieved to be back in form. It was tough coming out of a lean phase and be back in form."
Sports,"The Tigers on Friday said they claimed the contracts of outfielders Byron Gettis and DeWayne Wise off waivers. Gettis, 24, batted ."
World,"PRINCE NAMED CAMBODIAN KING. Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk #39;s son, a former ballet dancer, was officially confirmed yesterday to succeed his father on the throne."
Business,"Rick Wills, CEO of Beaverton-based Tektronix Inc., has resigned from embattled biotechnology company Chiron Corp. #39;s board of directors after serving on it only one month."
Business,"Pfizer Inc. on Friday said two small clinical trials showed heart bypass surgery patients taking Bextra, an anti-inflammatory in the same class as the recently withdrawn "
Business,"Hedge fund managers are famously independent, often having quit the corporate world to escape bosses and bureaucracy. But as the hedge fund industry #39;s assets "
Business,"US stocks advanced on Friday as a jump in September retail sales boosted investor confidence in the economy, but oil prices at a fresh record of \$55 a barrel kept gains in check."
Sci/Tech,"Many telecommunications officials and some FCC officials cite BPL as a reason for deregulation. They say that three wired choices, plus wireless offerings, would guarantee that no company could gain monopoly power."
Sci/Tech,"THE parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) have granted Namibia, Swaziland and South Africa permission to hunt five of the once highly endangered black rhino population annually for sustainable utilisation of the "
Sci/Tech,"The city of Paris intends to reduce its dependence on software suppliers with  quot;de facto monopolies quot;, but considers an immediate switch of its 17,000 desktops to open-source software too costly."
Sports,"Washington Redskins kicker John Hall strained his right groin during practice Thursday, his third leg injury of the season. Hall will be held out of practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against the Chicago Bears."
Sports, The Jacksonville Jaguars now have lost both starting defensive ends for the season. The Jags placed Lionel Barnes on injured reserve Friday with a shoulder injury.
Sports,"The Phillies exercised an option Friday for Wagner that will pay him \$9 million next season. Had Philadelphia not exercised the option, Wagner would have been owed a \$3 million buyout and would have been eligible to file for free agency."
Sports,MADRID : The Madrid Masters tournament is in danger of being dubbed the master-less series after three of the world #39;s most exciting players joined the event #39;s growing absentees list.
Sports,"After a death-defying bungee jump, David Nalbandian sprang into the quarter-finals of the BA-CA Tennis Trophy on Thursday with a straight-sets victory over Stefan Koubek of Austria, 6-2 7-6 (8/6)."
Sci/Tech,Yesterday #39;s decision by the Federal Communications Commission to remove barriers to the delivery of broadband services over power lines may give consumers a third broadband option.
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks is opening a series of  quot;music bars, quot; where customers can listen to digital recordings and burn their own CDs. The  quot;Hear Music quot; coffeehouses will open in 15 Starbucks stores in Seattle starting Monday."
World,"The holy month of Ramadan is a special month. For over one billion Muslims worldwide, it is a time of inner reflection and devotion to God."
Sci/Tech," A prominent Internet safety organization and leading computer maker Dell Inc. launched a campaign Friday to help consumers fend off ""spyware,"" software that can cause sluggish computer performance or popup ads and secretly monitor the activities of Internet users."
Sci/Tech, The High Court in London has ordered Internet service providers to hand over the names and addresses of 28 alleged music pirates to Britain's trade body for the recording industry.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. unveiled a new search tool yesterday that's capable of scanning both the Internet and the files on a personal computer, beating Microsoft Corp. out of the gates and significantly raising the stakes in the search engine wars."
Sci/Tech, Study shows most attacks come from exploited PCs beloging to DSL or cable customers.
Sci/Tech," At first glance, Les Seules might look like an all girl rock band  #151; complete with sassy attitudes and fawning male groupies  #151; but the Swedish septuplet doesn't play instruments. They play competitive video games."
Sci/Tech," Jeffrey Prosser, owner and head of Innovative Communication, spent his 48th birthday this September in Washington, D.C. working with  #36;500 an hour lawyers to stave off a pack of creditors and regulators who are ready to have him tarred and feathered. ""Yuck,"" he says, with an exaggerated shudder. He would have been happier in the U.S. Virgin Islands. That's the base from which he has built a constellation of telephone, newspaper, banking, cellular phone and cable TV assets with cunning, moxie and other people's money. Or in Palm Beach, Fla. ..."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM), Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) and other technology companies recently ""donated"" portions of their software to the open source community. But those donations are not motivated by corporate generosity; there are tactics and strategies behind these moves."
Sci/Tech," PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) says it has recovered from the software glitches that disrupted the online payment service starting Friday, October 8th."
Sci/Tech," It #8217;s like the browser wars all over again: Two vendors are battling to win the hearts, minds, and debit cards of users and developers. The browser wars were really platform wars, based on the assumption that the browser would be the nexus through which users would access data inside and outside their company #8217;s walls. The battle hymn is sounding once more, only this time it #8217;s a ring tone. I #8217;ll get to the connection between the browser wars and the enterprise mobility race at the end."
Sci/Tech, Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) wants a big piece of global sales of MP3 players and has launched a new device to take market share from Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL). But it is doubtful that Dell will be successful any time soon.
Sci/Tech," The NASA spacecraft that smashed into the Utah desert last month while bringing home fragile samples of the sun may have been doomed by engineering drawings that had been done backwards, an investigating board said Friday."
Sci/Tech," A large Humboldt squid caught offshore from Sitka is among numerous sightings of a species seen for the first time in waters of the Far North, and the first of the species recovered from British Columbia waters."
Sci/Tech, The University of California system is amassing Nobel Prizes at campuses once noted more for beer bashes and odd mascots than academic excellence.
Sci/Tech," From new place names, shrinking seas and terror attacks to soaring Internet usage, the world is changing at a more rapid pace than in previous decades, says"
Sci/Tech," They may thrive on land and in water, but amphibians everywhere are in serious trouble and up to a third of species are threatened with extinction, a troubling new study said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, A Russian rocket carrying a U.S. Russian space crew on a two day flight to the International Space Station blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan early Thursday.
Sci/Tech," The European Union's battle against global warming will force companies to change automobile air conditioning systems and restrict the sale of air cushioned sports shoes, European Union ministers said on Thursday."
Business, A large climb in September U.S.  retail sales and bigger than expected gains in underlying  producer prices boosted hopes for stronger growth and bets that  the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates.
Business," Record oil prices have taken a  ""noticeable"" toll on the U.S. economy but are not likely to  inflict the same level of pain as in the 1970s, Federal Reserve  Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday."
Business," Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>, the world's  largest publicly traded oil company, said on Friday it would  take a charge of  $550 million in the third quarter to cover  claims from gas station owners who sued the company for fuel  overcharges."
Business," None of Chiron Corp.'s flu vaccine  made at a British plant is safe for distribution in the United  States, acting U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner  Lester Crawford said on Friday."
Business," U.S. stocks advanced on Friday as a  jump in September retail sales boosted investor confidence in  the economy, but oil prices at a fresh record of  $55 a barrel  kept gains in check."
Business,"With just four weeks left in 2004, now #39;s the time for any last-minute tax planning you want to do. Last calls of this sort have taken on a new dimension recently because a growing number "
Business," The trial pitting software  giant Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> against unwilling takeover target  PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> ended on Friday with a Delaware  judge's comment that recent developments seemed to have drawn  the bitter rivals closer together."
Business," A leading U.S. Senate Republican  this week demanded internal documents from Merck   Co. Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> that could answer questions about the company's  interaction with U.S. regulators over its arthritis drug Vioxx."
Business,"Crude oil futures rallied late Friday to a new record high of \$54.90, a day after a decline in the U.S. inventory of heating oil roiled a market already on edge over tight supplies, high demand and unrest among key producers."
Business,"Wachovia Corp. said Friday that third-quarter earnings rose 14 percent to \$1.26 billion, or 96 cents a share, on gains in its wealth management and investment banking businesses."
Business,US Airways today won most of the emergency pay cuts it said were critical to avoid liquidation and United said it wanted to terminate its labor contracts and would seek deeper cuts from its employees.
Business,Listen up as CEO Reed Hastings talks to our radio team about his firm.
Business,"Plus, Sun's investors in the dark, trouble at Marsh   McLennan, and Coventry revives First Health."
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Business,"Goldcorp Inc., Canada #39;s fourth- largest gold producer, has agreed to buy Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. for \$1.8 billion in stock, giving Goldcorp its first assets outside of North America, Chief Executive Robert R. McEwen said."
Business,Marsh   McLennan's expertise apparently included convincing clients to overpay for insurance. Not good.
Sci/Tech,"\\It turns out that MySQL  has a terrible upper limit on the max MyISAM table\size.  It appears that innodb doesn't have this problem.\\Jeremy talks about it over on his blog \\""When this happens, the first reaction I hear is ""You never told me that MySQL\has a 4GB limit! What am I going to do?"" Amusingly, I usually do describe the\limit when I discuss the possibility of using MySQL with various groups--they\often forget or underestimate the impact it will have. Putting that aside, the\problem is easily fixed, as that page explains. You simply need to run an ALTER\TABLE command.""\\""And you'll need to wait. That ALTER TABLE is going to take some time. Really.""\\Of course Jeremey warns us that ...\\"
World," European powers will offer Iran a deal next week in a final bid to persuade the Islamic republic to end its suspected arms related nuclear programs or face possible sanctions, the United States said on Friday."
Business,"National Foods Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest fresh milk producer, said its shares are worth as much as 22 percent more than Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Two brothers who lost their childhoods to a ""systemic campaign of mistreatment and torture"" for more than 13 years deserve better than to see their adoptive parents jailed for a mere nine months, a Crown attorney argued Friday."
World," Israeli tanks rumbled out of the Gaza  Strip on Friday, ending a massive 16 day offensive that killed  at least 100 Palestinians in an attempt to stop rocket fire  into the Jewish state."
World," European powers will offer Iran a  deal next week in a final bid to persuade the Islamic republic  to end its suspected arms related nuclear programs or face  possible sanctions, the United States said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The judge who must decide whether PeopleSoft Inc.'s corporate takeover defenses will stand up against a hostile takeover attempt by Oracle Corp. said Friday the latest revision of a key defense was ""a lot closer"" to meeting concerns raised about it in court."
Sci/Tech,Brazil's president provokes controversy by approving the temporary planting of genetically modified crops.
World,The scandal-hit former head of the Organisation of American States is arrested in his native Costa Rica.
World,"UK, France and Germany are to offer Iran incentives deal to give up nuclear its ambitions, US officials say."
Sci/Tech,"  As scientists begin to unpack more than 3,000 containers of samples of the sun brought to Earth by NASA's Genesis mission, the Mishap Investigation Board (MIB) has identified a likely direct cause of the failure of Genesis' parachute system to open.     The parachute system failed to deploy when Genesis returned to Earth September 8, 2004..."
World," John Kerry said Friday there is a ""great potential"" for a new military draft to replace overextended U.S. troops in Iraq if President Bush wins a second term, despite Bush's repeated pledges to maintain the all volunteer service..."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israel withdrew tanks and ground forces from populated areas in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, wrapping up its bloodiest offensive in the area in more than four years of fighting.    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the pullback at the urging of Israeli military commanders, who argued the two-week offensive had played itself out, and after calls from the United States to wrap up the operation..."
World," Stocks rebounded moderately Friday as a stronger than expected retail sales report showed that higher oil prices aren't scaring consumers away from spending. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's positive comments on oil prices also encouraged investors, but the major indexes finished the week lower following sharp declines the previous two sessions..."
World," After creating ""Star Wars,""""Raiders of the Lost Ark"" and ""American Graffiti,"" Darth Vader might insist it was George Lucas' DESTINY to get the American Film Institute's lifetime achievement award.    Lucas, 60, was picked on Friday to be the recipient of the organization's 33rd annual prize, following such recent recipients as Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro and Tom Hanks..."
World, Stocks moved higher Friday as a stronger than expected retail sales report showed that higher oil prices aren't scaring consumers away from spending. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's positive comments on oil prices also encouraged investors...
World,"U.S. warplanes continued pounding targets in Fallujah today, in an attempt to disrupt what the military said were preparations for terrorist attacks coinciding with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan."
World,Nation remains volatile eight months after Aristide's departure.
World,Attack was the first time insurgents had penetrated the heavily protected area that is the home of the Iraqi government and U.S. officials.
World,"The Army's intelligence chief said that he has ""great confidence"" in the ability of Maj. Gen. Barbara Fast, the highest-ranking intelligence officer tied to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, to lead the Army's intelligence school."
World,Summit will determine a strategy for giving Iran one last chance to abandon its alleged nuclear program or face new international pressures.
Sci/Tech,"Eye of newt and toe of frog may one day be gone from witches grog. Indeed, not just frogs and newts but amphibians in general are rapidly becoming threatened worldwide, a new study shows."
World," KARACHI, Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- A Chinese engineer was killed and a colleague was rescued Thursday when Pakistani commandos stormed a mud-walled compound in a remote tribal region near Afghanistan, killing five Muslim militants who had held the men hostage, authorities said."
World, <em> The following are excerpts from the third presidential debate between President Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry:</em>
World,"Beginning Sunday, Brazil's air force may shoot down small planes suspected of carrying drugs under a law meant to stem the flow of cocaine pouring into the country at clandestine landing strips in the vast Amazon rainforest."
Sci/Tech,"Telecom giant Orange will use Sun's JES server software over three years, the companies plan to announce Monday."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: PalmSource settles Digeo patent suit...Maxtor loses its CFO--again...Profits, revenue climb at Rambus."
Sci/Tech,"The chip is expected to be unveiled Tuesday, in time to bump up the performance of game desktops before the holidays.\<br /> Intel kills plans for 4GHz Pentium \"
World,"French police on Sunday ended their practice of hiding plastic explosives in air passengers #39; luggage to train bomb-sniffing dogs after one such bag got lost, possibly ending up "
Sci/Tech,"Smart phones using older RIM software are open to remote rebooting, but the flaw's not as bad as first reported."
Sci/Tech,"Strategic conflicts, rampant confusion and election-year politics are slowing the war on terror."
Sci/Tech,"For critics of power-line broadband access, new FCC rules mean ""the glass is both half-full and half-empty."""
Sports," For years, he was the face of the Boston Red Sox, a star shortstop, a favorite of old ladies and children who barely had shoulders wide enough to fit the name ""Garciaparra"" on the back of their T shirts."
Sports," For four decades, the routine has been pretty much the same: Notre Dame players and coaches talk up the Navy Midshipmen during the week and beat them up on game day. This year might be different."
Sports," Tommy Kalmanir, a starting halfback on the 1951 Los Angeles Rams championship team and former Oakland Raiders assistant coach, has died. He was 78."
Sports," Arizona Diamondbacks officials met with DeMarlo Hale, first base coach of the Texas Rangers, on Friday, completing an initial round of managerial interviews."
Sports," Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer increased his stake in Manchester United by an additional 15.8 million shares Friday, sources told The Associated Press, increasing speculation he will try to take control of the world's richest soccer club."
Sports, Mention Michigan freshman Chad Henne to Illinois coach Ron Turner and he brings up John Elway.
Sports," The honeymoon is not quite over for Tiger Woods, who decided Friday to skip the Funai Classic at Disney for the first time since turning pro."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft announced a new holiday Xbox package that essentially gives buyers two free sports games and a trial subscription to the Xbox Live online gaming service.
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies  have picked up the option for next season on closer Billy  Wagner. Under the terms of the contract, Wagner will make \$9  million in 2005. If the club not exercised the option, Wagner  would have been owed a \$3 million buyout and would have been  eligible to file for free agency."
Sci/Tech,"photo galleries Music player is a must-have, much-loved accessory. Will fanciful Media Center PCs fare as well?"
Sci/Tech,"Apple is the undisputed champion of the hard-drive music market, but competitors are gearing up for a shot at the title."
Sci/Tech,"Although Apple's combo of iTunes and iPod has proved popular, Microsoft is betting that people want to do more with their music and that they want to be able to move video and pictures around as well."
Sports, Top seeds David Nalbandian and Nicolas  Massu were beaten in the quarterfinals of the Vienna Trophy  Friday.
Sci/Tech,"Despite Microsoft's release of 10 new software patches, IT managers said the monthly patching approach that the company has been using for the past 12 months is making it easier for them to keep their systems up to date on fixes for security vulnerabilities."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is offering a preview of its next-generation SQL Server 2005 database by providing an interim version of the product to customers.
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. unveiled a desktop search application that lets users catalog and search through e-mail, files, Web histories, instant message chats and other content on their PCs."
Sci/Tech,The 2-year-old .Net joint initiative between Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard has produced \$600 million in revenue.
Sci/Tech,Oracle Corp. urged customers to apply software patches it released in August because of the availability of malicious code that can exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in its software.
Sci/Tech,"Photographers can shoot, store and print digital photos without requiring a computer connection."
Sci/Tech,Products expected soon that will connect via a new home networking specification backed by some of the world's largest consumer electronics and computer companies.
Sci/Tech,It also shows off new printers and music players.
Sci/Tech,"Priced at \$249.99, it can play MP3, WMA and WAV-encoded music files."
Sci/Tech,"Zaurus has a 4GB hard disk, 416-MHz chip, 16MB of flash memory, 64MB of SDRAM, a 3.7-in. VGA screen, and QWERTY keyboard."
Sci/Tech,"Its like the browser wars all over again: Two vendors are battling to win the hearts, minds, and debit cards of users and developers. The browser wars were really platform wars, based on the assumption that the browser would be the nexus through which users would access data inside and outside their companys walls. The battle hymn is sounding once more, only this time its a ring tone. Ill get to the connection between the browser wars and the enterprise mobility race at the end."
Sci/Tech,"IBM took a major step last week in its plan to remain at the forefront of storage technology by introducing two new disk arrays -- the DS6000 for the upper midrange market and the DS8000 for the high-end market. Both systems are designed for ease-of-use and modular for lower cost. They also feature high-end storage capabilities and virtualization technology, all in systems considerably smaller than previous versions."
Sci/Tech,"America Online will have a desktop search capability in a new browser the company is now beta-testing, an AOL spokeswoman said Friday."
Sci/Tech,Study shows most attacks come from exploited PCs beloging to DSL or cable customers.
Sci/Tech,"By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A prominent Internet safety organization and leading computer-maker Dell Inc. (DELL) launched a campaign Friday to help consumers fend off ""spyware,"" software that can cause sluggish computer performance or popup ads and secretly monitor the activities of Internet users..."
Business," An investigation into U.S. insurers and brokers rattled insurance industry stocks for a second day on Friday as investors, shaken further by subpoenas delivered to the top U.S. life insurer, struggled to gauge how deep the probe might reach."
Business," The world will be living with volatile oil prices for years to come, but this year's price spike should not be serious enough to push the country into a recession, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday."
World,"BANGKOK Thai military aircraft dropped 100 million paper birds over southern Thailand on Sunday in a gesture intended to promote peace in mainly Muslim provinces, where more than 500 people have died this year in attacks by separatist militants and "
Sci/Tech,"Wood paneling and chrome made your dad #39;s station wagon look like a million bucks, and they might also be just the ticket for Microsoft #39;s fledgling effort to put a Media Center PC in every living room."
Sci/Tech,"A slew of third-quarter earnings reports dominated technology and telecommunications stocks last week. Much of the news was positive, with key players posting impressive earnings growth, but the December quarter outlook remained unclear for some."
Sports,WENTWORTH (England) - Bernhard Langer went from Ryder Cup  #39;Captain Fantastic #39; to giant-killer by knocking world No 1 Vijay Singh out of the World Matchplay Championship yesterday.
Sports,BEIJING: Chinas basketball hopeful Liu Wei improved his chances of becoming the first Asian point guard to make the NBA after putting in a spirited performance with the Sacramento Kings in the defeat by the Yao Ming-led Houston Rockets.
Sports," Not only has England captain David Beckham been told to learn to shut up by coach Sven Goran Eriksson, he could also face punishment from the Football Association for his unsporting behaviour."
Sports,"Shane Warne has swapped places with Muttiah Muralitharan to become world cricket #39;s highest wicket-taker. Before the Test began, he was very excited and said,  quot;I would have been happy had I got this opportunity to achieve this feat at home."
Sports,JOHANNESBURG: South African cricket coach Eric Simons was axed from his job Friday after a string of dismal performances which saw the country slip from second to sixth and eighth in world Test and one-day rankings.
World,FALLUJAH: Fierce air strikes hit Fallujah on Friday as US ground troops advanced on the Iraqi rebel bastion on Friday after a night of deadly air assaults.
World,"Militant cleric ordered suicide attack on Marriott hotel, says indictment. Not clear whether Bali bombings included in charge. JAKARTA - Indonesian prosecutors have formally charged militant cleric Abu Bakar "
World,"JERUSALEM, 6 December 2004 - In a sign that relations strained by the Palestinian uprising were warming, Egypt freed an Israeli Druze jailed eight years ago for spying and the Jewish state released six Egyptian students."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK The widely publicized experience of a Wall Street Journal reporter in Baghdad, whose private correspondance to family and friends ripping conditions in Iraq found its way online and into print in October, shows that journalists must guard their e mail comments, industry leaders say."
Sci/Tech," Although marketing automation has been around as long as CRM has, in the past few years suite makers have focused more attention on refining SFA, customer service and self service functions."
Sci/Tech,Update fixes crashes caused by incompatibility with hidden advertising app.
Business,"US stocks advanced overnight as a jump in September retail sales boosted investor confidence in the economy. However, oil prices at a fresh record of \$US55 a barrel kept gains in check."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) on Friday announced a change in the management of Marsh Inc., its risk and insurance services subsidiary."
Business,The United States bristled on Friday at an Airbus plan to ask for up to 1 billion euros in European government loans to develop a new plane despite US complaints that the  quot;launch aid quot; violates world trade rules.
Business,"Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest publicly traded oil company, said on Friday it would take a charge of \$550 million in the third quarter to cover "
Business,"Is no one safe from Eliot Spitzer #39;s accusing finger? After the investment banking, fund management and pharmaceuticals industries comes the insurance sector, which in a suit filed by the New York attorney "
Business,"EMERYVILLE, Calif. A high-tech executive appointed to Chiron #39;s board of directors last month has resigned from the embattled biotechnology company."
Sci/Tech,IBM has revealed additions to its Rational software development tool lineup and said its architecting and modeling tools will support Unified Modeling Language 2.0 by the end of the year.
Sports,"Only three players have ever beaten Ernie Els in matchplay over the West Course. Bernhard Langer accounted for Vijay Singh with a classic upset of the world No 1, but Padraig Harrington "
Sports,"Venus Williams was upset by unseeded Elena Bovina 6-3, 6-2, in a Kremlin Cup quarterfinal Friday that lasted little more than an hour."
World," The Army is investigating up to 19 members of a supply platoon in Iraq who refused to go on a convoy mission, the military said Friday. Relatives of the soldiers said the troops considered the mission too dangerous, in part because their vehicles were in such poor shape..."
World," The cable pay per view company iN DEMAND has backed away from a plan to show a three hour election eve special with filmmaker Michael Moore that included the first television showing of his documentary ""Fahrenheit 9/11.""   The company said Friday it would not air ""The Michael Moore Pre Election Special"" due to ""legitimate business and legal concerns."" A spokesman would not elaborate.    Moore has just released his movie on DVD and was seeking a TV outlet for the film, which sharply criticizes President Bush, as close to the election as possible..."
Business,"Record oil prices are unlikely to inflict the economic pain they did in the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday, adding that he thought the world could adjust to higher-priced oil."
Business,"Google #39;s Desktop represents a privacy disaster just waiting to happen, a rival has warned. David Burns, Copernic CEO, says users should know that the giant ad broker intends to mix public and private queries "
Business,"Crude oil futures continued to climb Friday, reaching new record high as decline in the US inventory of heating oil and tight supplies still overshadowed theenergy markets."
Business,Sprint Corp. said Friday that it will slash as many as 700 more jobs and reduce the value of its long-distance network by an undisclosed amount.
Business," Drugmaker Pfizer said Friday that its Bextra drug, seen as an alternative to Merck #39;s Vioxx arthritis medication, may raise heart risk in high risk bypass surgery patients."
Business,Oilfield services firm Halliburton Co. on Friday advised its shareholders to reject a discounted tender offer from a Canadian investment company that is looking to buy up to 3 million Halliburton shares.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has issued a patch for a compatibility problem between the recent Windows XP Service Pack 2 and an advertising application run on many users #39; machines.
Sci/Tech,"  Dell took the wraps off its holiday lineup this week, showing new printers, plasma televisions, and music players that will soon be available through its Web site."
Sci/Tech,"After Starbucks acquired Hear Music in 1999, it started selling self-produced CDs in its stores, recently launched a satellite radio music channel and in March opened its Hear Music Coffeehouse in Santa Monica, California."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO--Gamers will be able to download and play back MP3 files on the PlayStation Portable, a top Sony executive confirmed Thursday in an interview with Impress AV Watch."
Sports,Some say that men #39;s tennis has lost its glamour -which may explain why a world tournament in Madrid is hiring long-legged models as ball girls.
Sports,"SAN ANTONIO There #39;s a foursome sharing the lead at the SBC Championship on the Champions Tour. Tom Kite, Tom Jenkins, Dave Stockton and James Mason each opened with a 5-under-par 66 today in San Antonio."
Business,"Russian oil major Yukos is expected to face the auction of its main subsidiary by the end of the month at a price far lower than its estimated worth, a move analysts say could ruin the company and destroy the equity of minority shareholders."
Sports,To Understand the tortured relationship between the great city of Boston and the equally great city of New York - in life as well as in baseball - look no further than Game 
Sports,"Tom Kite #39;s opening round in the SBC Championship on Friday didn #39;t look like much at the turn. Nine holes later, he was tied for lead."
Sports,"Greensboro, NC (Sports Network) - Brent Geiberger posted a five-under 67 on Friday to move into the lead after the second round of the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro."
Business,A third insurance company executive pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges in connection with New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer #39;s investigation of payoffs and bid-rigging in the insurance industry.
Business,"DETROIT: General Motors Corp posted on Thursday disappointing quarterly earnings and cut its 2004 profit forecast due to mounting losses in Europe and slowing growth in China, sending its shares down 5."
Business,"Samsung Electronics Co. has become the first South Korean company to exceed the 10 trillion won (\$8.7 billion) operating profit milestone this year, with its third-quarter profit jumping on strong memory chip earnings."
Business,The Sprint Corporation said yesterday that it planned to lay off 700 sales representatives and write down the value of its long-distance network to reflect more accurately the erosion in the market for traditional phone services.
Business,"The judge who will decide whether to block defenses by PeopleSoft against Oracle #39;s \$7.7 billion hostile tender offer, ended the two-week trial Friday by urging "
Business,"Pfizer warned doctors yesterday that one of its best-selling painkillers, Bextra, might increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in coronary artery bypass surgery patients."
Business,US regulators will let utility companies send high-speed Internet signals through electrical outlets to residential and business clients.
Sci/Tech,"Chips such as the Athlon 64 FX and Intel #39;s Pentium 4 Extreme Edition populate the very top of the desktop market, appearing mainly in game machines fitted with the latest graphics cards and high-performance storage systems to render games with the "
Sci/Tech,"Will a new set of FCC rules for broadband over power lines bring the Internet to millions more homes? On Friday, proponents of broadband Internet service over power lines hailed a recent decision by the US "
Sci/Tech,"A board investigating the crash of NASA #39;s Genesis spacecraft found that the design for a key system was drawn backward, resulting in improper orientation of switches that were "
Sci/Tech,Software giant Microsoft is casting its sights on the digital media marketplace by positioning itself as pro-consumer-choice. The company unveiled its MSN Music 
Sci/Tech,"Mercury program astronaut Gordon Cooper was remembered Friday by NASA (news - web sites) officials and fellow space pioneers as  quot;not too bad of a pilot, but a heck of a good astronaut."
Sci/Tech, The federal government passed legislation Friday that will authorize judges to order people convicted of child pornography to submit DNA samples.
Sports,Ernie Els clung precariously to a place in the HSBC World Match Play Championship yesterday when he squeezed out Angel Cabrera with the last putt of their match.
Sports,The 20-player field had mostly scattered as the sun dipped below the Santa Rosa Mountains. Yet the LPGA Tour #39;s biggest star at the Samsung World Championship 
Sports,"  The top three seeded players were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy on Friday, and American Robby Ginepri also was ousted."
Sports,The English Football Association said on Friday it had asked England captain David Beckham for an explanation about his yellow card controversy at last weekend #39;s World Cup qualifier against Wales.
Sports,"Not that the Astros were tight heading home down 0-2 to the Cardinals, but knowing Roger Clemens would be taking the mound for Saturday #39;s Game 3 of the National League Championship Series had to be a comforting thought."
Sports,"With drivers like Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin in the field for Nascar #39;s Chase for the Nextel Cup championship, there are plenty of intriguing and compelling story lines to follow."
Sports,"After hearing rare boos from the home fans, Vince Carter didn #39;t want to talk about it. Carter had 15 points in his first game since demanding to be traded, but the Toronto Raptors lost their "
Sports,England can expect to face a bristling South African team this winter after Ray Jennings #39; interim appointment to succeed Eric Simons as coach.
Sports,"These are the games college football programs spend years building toward, a chance to rise from the ranks of the also-rans to a place among the sport #39;s elite."
Sports,"Rudy Jaramillo remembers meeting Omar Minaya on a field in the Gulf Coast League in 1985, when they were charged with instructing about 50 minor leaguers from the Texas Rangers organization."
World,15 October 2004 -- US ground troops deployed around the outskirts of Al-Fallujah following sustained air strikes against insurgent positions there overnight.
World,"Bombers in Baghdad took the war to the very heart of United States power in Iraq yesterday with two blasts inside the supposedly impregnable Green Zone, killing five civilians, including three US nationals, and injuring at least 20."
World,Interim leader Hamid Karzai was strongly favored in early results from the vote count of Afganistan #39;s landmark presidential ballot yesterday as elections workers took a break to mark the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
World,"Risking a showdown with American prosecutors, the British authorities are planning to bring terrorism charges next week against an Egyptian-born "
World,German authorities have arrested a businessman wanted by Spain on charges he helped fund the Al-Qaida terrorist network for years.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Oct 15: Japan, Argentina, Denmark, Greece and Tanzania were elected non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council by the UN General Assembly on Friday for two years."
World," The Bush administration is  considering tightening U.S. economic sanctions on Syria to put  pressure on Damascus to pull its troops out of Lebanon and  crack down on terrorism, administration officials said on  Friday."
World,"Poor facilities are limiting schooling opportunities for many children in post-Saddam Iraq, says Unicef."
World,Russia's Red Army choir sings and Cossacks dance for a delighted Pope John Paul II in the heart of the Vatican.
World,Experts say that importing drugs from countries that control their prices would not make drugs cheaper in the U.S.
World,The Army is investigating reservists who refused to deliver a fuel shipment under conditions they considered unsafe.
World,"Tropical Storm Jeanne's devastation of Gonaves, Haiti, has exposed the fragility of the country seven months after President Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigned."
Sports,"Curt Schilling pitched off a bullpen mound for 20 minutes on Friday, for the first time giving the Boston Red Sox hope in this A.L.C.S."
Sports,"one years after Roger Clemens pitched the Texas Longhorns into the College World Series, he is back in Texas preparing to pull another string."
Sports,"A nightly ritual at the Orton household in Altoona, Iowa, prepared Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton for both of his potential professions."
Sports,"During their franchise-tying 4-0 start, the Jets have found a comfort zone of immense importance: the red zone."
World," The Army is investigating up to 19 members of a supply platoon in Iraq who refused to go on a convoy mission, the military said Friday. Relatives of the soldiers said the troops considered the mission too dangerous, in part because their vehicles were in such poor shape..."
World, Steady rain Friday night forced major league baseball to postpone Game 3 of the AL championship series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The steady rain began about two hours before the scheduled 8:19 p.m...
World,"International forces should expect to stay in Afghanistan for ""10 to 20 years,"" according to a Canadian commander who helped lead foreign troops in Kabul until February."
World,"Brazil's president approved a controversial executive order allowing farmers to plant genetically modified soybeans, just as the planting season in the world's second-largest soy producer goes into high gear."
Sci/Tech, Software giant Microsoft is casting its sights on the digital media marketplace by positioning itself as pro consumer choice.
Sci/Tech, Software maintains security on laptops when they're outside the network.
Sci/Tech," India's third largest software exporter, Wipro, said second quarter net profit jumped 79 percent as sales rose 44 percent, beating both the market's and the company's expectations."
Sci/Tech," The judge who must decide whether PeopleSoft Inc.'s corporate takeover defenses will stand up against a hostile takeover attempt by Oracle Corp. said Friday the latest revision of a key defense was ""a lot closer"" to meeting concerns raised about it in court."
Sci/Tech," A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American rocketed closer Friday to its docking with the international space station, where the current three man crew made final departure preparations."
Sci/Tech," Mercury program astronaut Gordon Cooper was remembered Friday by NASA officials and fellow space pioneers as ""not too bad of a pilot, but a heck of a good astronaut."""
Sci/Tech," A troubled, 20 year journey to create the world's most powerful optical telescope is nearing an end, with astronomers hoping to begin using the instrument to look for heavenly breakthroughs early next year."
Sports,"India resume batting on third day of second Test against Australia in Chennai from the score of 291 for six. India has a lead of 56 runs, but they will be hoping to extend it on a pitch where batting last will be a huge challenge."
Sports,"Palm Desert, CA (Sports Network) - Grace Park continued her scoring frenzy at Bighorn Golf Club on Friday with a five-under 67 to open a four-shot advantage after the second round of the Samsung World Championship."
Business,World oil prices raced to record highs on Thursday as news of a decline in heating oil inventories rattled traders in the run-up to the northern hemisphere winter.
Business,"Sprint Corp. , said on Friday it plans to reduce by up to 700 jobs in its business solutions unit as it realigns its business to focus on wireless and Internet-based telecommunications offerings."
World,US warplanes today bombed insurgents in Fallujah as the American military resumed its plan to destroy houses and buildings believed to be used as hide-outs by militants.
World,"Seismologists warned the public to be on guard against aftershocks yesterday after the strongest quake to hit Taiwan in five years shook the island, causing tall buildings to sway and shutting down the capital #39;s Mass Rapid Transit system for 1 hour during "
World,"Abu Hamza, the radical Muslim cleric, is to face terrorism charges in the UK, delaying US extradition proceedings and upsetting the American authorities who wanted to try him for separate offences."
World,"Japan on Friday was expected to win a two year term as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a status that could help Tokyo #39;s campaign for a permanent seat, UN sources said."
Sports, Red Sox manager Terry Francona expressed cautious optimism Friday that RHP Curt Schilling #39;s injured right ankle may allow him to pitch before the end of the American League Championship Series.
Sports,"Justin Rose fell five strokes from the lead, even before starting his second round at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro yesterday."
Business," The US trade deficit, propelled by a record foreign oil bill, surged to  $54 billion in August, second highest level in history."
Business,A federal bankruptcy judge in Alexandria has granted US Airways permission to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent.
Sci/Tech," On Tuesday, Bill Gates launched a new version of the Media Centre PC, a personal computer that Microsoft wants to be the hub of everyone #39;s home entertainment system."
Sci/Tech, The federal government is proposing that DNA samples be collected from people convicted of making child pornography. The Liberals introduced legislation today that would give judges the power to authorize collection of the samples.
Sci/Tech,"NASAs two crawler transporter vehicles soon will sport new shoes. A \$10 million project to replace the 456 tread belt shoes, weighing more than one ton each, on both crawlers at Kennedy Space Center begins mid-October."
Sports,"The US sports tycoon, Malcolm Glazer, has raised his stake in Manchester United from around 19 to a little over 25. The purchase is not necessarily a prelude to a bid for overall control of the club bid according to one of his associates."
Sports,"Virginia Water, England - Bernhard Langer beat Vijay Singh on the first extra hole on Friday to knock the world #39;s top-ranked player out of the World Match Play Championship in the first round."
Sports,"England #39;s new captain Jonny Wilkinson last night welcomed the appointment of Andy Robinson as the national team #39;s head coach, describing him as  quot;outstanding quot;."
World,"Abu Hamza, the Muslim cleric wanted by the Americans for alleged terrorist offences, is to face a prosecution in the British courts that will sideline the United States extradition."
Sports,"Brent Geiberger has edged into the lead at 11-under after the second round of the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, while Craig Parry is five shots off the pace."
Business,"CHICAGO _ Calling its financial condition  quot;sobering, quot; United Airlines said Friday that it will seek substantially more cost cuts than previously announced to help the carrier emerge from bankruptcy."
Business,"The Federal Communications Commission has approved rules which it claims will encourage development of broadband access over power lines, a new technology that provides access to high speed broadband services using the nation #39;s power grid instead of phone "
Business,"In just five years, Netflix Inc. shot out of nowhere to create a new segment in the movie rental business with a simple business model that allows people to rent popular DVDs online and "
Sci/Tech, The federal government is proposing that DNA samples be collected from people convicted of making child pornography.
Sports," Allen Iverson had 32 points, six rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes of action, as the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Toronto Raptors, 99 97."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates hopes the third time around will be the charm - again. In 1990, Microsoft unveiled Windows 3.0, the first monumentally successful version of the company #39;s flagship software."
World,"Zimbabwe #39;s government has condemned the acquittal of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on charges of plotting to assassinate President Robert Mugabe, saying a guilty man had been allowed to walk free."
Business,"November light, sweet crude oil futures rose as much as 96 cents on the New York Mercantile Exchange to US\$54.60 a barrel, the highest price in 21 years of trading."
Business," Sprint Corp. said Friday it will cut up to 700 jobs, write down the value of its traditional phone network and spend less money marketing standalone long distance service."
Sports,"Sir Clive Woodward has confirmed that he will be pursuing a career outside of rugby union, but he refuses to be drawn on whether it will be at Southampton football club."
Business, There are reports Bombardier Aerospace is being courted by at least three midwest American states that want to see the Montreal based company transferred to the United States.
Sci/Tech,Federal Communications Commission (FCC) changed its rules on Friday in hopes of promoting wider broadband access throughout the nation by offering the service over power lines.
Sci/Tech, LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Software giant Microsoft is  casting its sights on the digital media marketplace by  positioning itself as pro-consumer-choice.
Sports,"Durban, Oct. 15. - The recent poor performances by the South African cricket team has found its first casualty in coach Eric Simons, who resigned from his post today."
World,"The United Nations health agency said Friday that the death toll in refugee camps in the Darfur region of Sudan had reached 70,000, and that people would continue dying "
Business, Top U.S. life insurer MetLife Inc.  said on Friday it had received several subpoenas from
World," The Bush administration is considering tightening U.S. economic sanctions on Syria to put pressure on Damascus to pull its troops out of Lebanon and crack down on terrorism, administration officials said on Friday."
World," An Algerian suspected of being a leader of the Madrid train bombers has been identified as one of seven people who blew themselves up in April to avoid arrest, Spain's Interior Ministry said on Friday."
World," The European Union has confirmed that the World Trade Organization has ruled its subsidies for sugar production are illegal, but said it would appeal."
Sci/Tech,"The announcement was a blow to U.S. health officials, who are scrambling to calm growing public alarm about vaccine shortages because of the loss of about half of the 100 million doses of flu vaccine the nation was expecting."
Sci/Tech,Netflix executives told analysts during a conference call Thursday that it was slashing its monthly fees by 18 percent and postponing its plans to expand in Europe so it could focus on meeting the threat from Amazon.
World, Election officials began counting votes in Maharashtra on Saturday in a poll that is crucial to the political fortunes of the ruling Congress party and the opposition Hindu nationalists.
World," HALIFAX (CP)   After a harrowing ordeal on the North Atlantic, about half the crew of HMCS Chicoutimi returned home Friday night, 10 days after a fire aboard their second hand submarine claimed the life of a crew member."
Business," Top U.S. life insurer MetLife Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MET.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MET.N</A> said on Friday it had received several subpoenas from  New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, in a sign that a probe  into alleged rigging of bids in exchange for fat fees in the  insurance industry is widening."
Business,"For some workers, businesses and organizations, the spike in energy prices -- for gas, diesel fuel or heating oil -- is changing the way they live, work and think about the future."
World," John Kerry said Friday there is a ""great potential"" for a new military draft to replace overextended U.S. troops in Iraq if President Bush wins a second term, despite Bush's repeated pledges to maintain the all volunteer service. Republicans rejected the suggestion as ""fear mongering."""
Business,Spitzer said other insurance companies are being investigated.
World," Teresa Heinz Kerry made nearly  #36;2.3 million in 2003 and had a federal and state tax bill of close to  #36;800,000, according to tax forms filed Friday."
Business,Small Salvadoran companies are sponsored by Expro at the D.C. Trade Show as part of a \$6 million project by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
World," The state set a court ordered rule for recounting touch screen ballots in close elections Friday, but voter rights groups complained the changes fell far short of what is needed to ensure a fair vote."
World, A panel of federal judges Friday revived the last remaining lawsuit stemming from disputes over congressional redistricting after the 2000 census.
Business,"Pfizer warned doctors that one of its best-selling painkillers, Bextra, might increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in coronary artery bypass surgery patients."
Business,"A day after coming under regulatory fire for taking incentive fees from insurers, the Marsh   McLennan Companies said that it would halt the practice."
World," The Army is investigating up to 19 members of a supply platoon in Iraq who refused to go on a convoy mission, the military said Friday. Relatives of the soldiers said the troops considered the mission too dangerous, in part because their vehicles were in such poor shape..."
Business,"Best Software's SalesLogix is a Windows-based sales, marketing, and support application that gives SMBs a universal view of the customer, from identifying initial leads to managing ongoing service contracts."
Business,"In my years writing this column for CTOs, the positive e-mail Ive received often boils down to a simple message: At last, someone out there understands what Im going through professionally each day. Most CTOs dont have others in their companies who can relate to the unique demands of their work."
Sports, Barcelona stretched their lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish title chase this weekend as African Player of the Year Samuel Eto #39;o scored twice in a 4 0 win against Malaga.
Sci/Tech,New exploits could affect customers who never applied patches for known database flaws.
Sports,"Inverness, Scotland (Sports Network) - Rangers squandered a chance to return to the top of the table Sunday as it was held at Inverness, 1-1."
World," A US Army deserter said the one thing he did right during his 40 years in North Korea was to leave the country, which was training his daughters as spies, in an interview published."
Sci/Tech,The judge who will decide whether to block defenses by PeopleSoft against Oracle's hostile offer urged both sides to agree on what issues remain in contention.
Sci/Tech,The F.C.C. adopted rules that will enable utility companies to offer an alternative to broadband services provided by cable and phone companies.
Sci/Tech,"It began as one of the Bush administration's most ambitious homeland security efforts, a passenger screening program designed to use commercial records, terrorist watch lists and computer software to assess millions of travelers and target those who might pose a threat."
World," Three years after the US led invasion, Afghanistan is flooding the world with heroin, warlords reign in the provinces, women are scared and the new security forces are underarmed and undersized, analysts say."
Sports," When Carlos Beltran was traded to the Houston Astros, he already was considered among baseball's top all around players, one of those rare breeds who can hit, run and play great defense."
Sci/Tech,"While taking a back seat to software and security efforts, hardware is still a big time concern according to our survey. Organizations are taking the opportunity to consolidate their environments as they replace "
Sci/Tech,The Genesis space capsule that crashed into the Utah desert last month failed because four pencil stub-size gravity switches designed to trigger the release of the spacecraft #39;s parachutes 
Sports," With a balky ankle and tight shoes, Curt Schilling took the mound on Friday, throwing batting practice speed in the bullpen during a steady rain."
Sports,Lee Westwood looked at the draw at the start of the HSBC World Match Play Championship this week and knew it could hardly be tougher.
Sports," Since Florida State joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1992, rarely have the Seminoles lined up without a decided advantage in talent over their conference opponent  t least until Miami showed up this year."
Sports," Led by police, Jorge Posada and the Yankees calmly walked through a throng of Red Sox fans, taunted with one angry chant after another while heading from the clubhouse to their buses outside Fenway Park."
World,"American forces stepped up their pressure on the insurgent-controlled city of Falluja on Friday, unleashing an aerial and artillery bombardment of "
World,"Indonesian prosecutors on Friday charged the militant Muslim cleric Abubakar Baasyir under a new anti-terror law, accusing him of leading a terrorist organization "
Sports,D.C. United decides Friday to exercise the option on coach Peter Nowak's contract and bring him back for a second season next year.
Sports,"With several players suffering from minor injuries, Wizards coach Eddie Jordan decides to give the team a day off on Friday."
Sports,Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler said he will start Sunday at Buffalo despite missing practice time this week with a cracked rib.
Sports,Both Corey Dillon and the Patriots are quite happy with the offseason trade that brought the running back from Cincinnati to New England.
Sci/Tech," What does  quot;blog quot; mean? If you #39;ve wondered, you #39;re not alone. It is the most looked-up word this year. Blog, which is short for Web log and means an online journal, wasn #39;t even in the dictionary at the "
Sports,"15 Arizona State at 1 USC  <em>3:30 p.m., pay-per-view </em><br>If you need proof that the Pacific-10 is loaded with quarterbacks, get your eyes on this game, because it may be your best opportunity to see ASU's Andrew Walter, who has the talent and experience to remain poised against USC. After throwing for 428 yards against Iowa, Walter completed just 47.6 percent of his passes and averaged 144 yards in wins over Oregon State and Oregon. Still, compare Walter (249.8 yards per game, 15 touchdown passes, 1 interception) to USC's Matt Leinart (237.4 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs). Throw in ASU's excellent pass defense, and the Sun Devils have a chance."
Business,We #39;re all used to searching the web at blazing fast speeds: picking out the right webpages among the five billion choices takes only a few hundredths of a second.
Business,"Three former NatWest investment bankers can be extradited to the United States to face charges of conspiring in an Enron-related fraud, a judge in London ruled yesterday."
Business,"NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Stocks rebounded moderately Friday as a government report showed that higher oil prices aren #39;t reducing retail sales."
Business,"Though oil prices have eased slightly, they remain close to record high points approaching \$55 a barrel. World oil prices have more than doubled from about \$20 a barrel in New York at the start "
Sports,Australia #39;s cricket board praised Shane Warne #39;s smashing of the Test cricket bowling record yesterday as a  quot;monumental achievement quot; which underlined his status as one of the greatest bowlers in history.
World,"On hearing the verdict there was a broad smile from Morgan Tsvangirai, applause from his supporters and tears of relief from his veteran attorney."
World,"The Israeli army last night began withdrawing from Palestinian areas of the northern Gaza strip, winding down the largest assault on the territory in recent years and leaving more than 100 Palestinians dead and widespread destruction of homes."
World,German authorities on Friday detained a Syrian-born German businessman who is wanted by Spain for allegedly supporting the al-Qaeda terrorist network.
World,"A British ambassador today accused the Foreign Office of mounting an extraordinary sex smear to drive him from his job. Craig Murray, 45, the former "
Business,"Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday that it would be losing General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , its biggest customer "
Sci/Tech," It began as one of the Bush administration's most ambitious homeland security efforts, a passenger screening program designed to use commercial records, terrorist watch lists and computer software to assess millions of travelers and target those who might pose a threat."
Business," Shoppers rediscovered their urge to splurge in September, catapulting retail sales up by the largest percentage gain in six months. Industrial activity was restrained, meanwhile, partly because of hurricanes."
World," U.S. jets struck targets in the insurgent bastion Fallujah on Friday, and U.S. officials said 10 people  #151; including a family of four  #151; were killed when a car bomb exploded near a Baghdad police station in a bloody start to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan."
World," ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP)   A prominent Muslim activist who admitted participating in a Libyan plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's crown prince was sentenced Friday to the maximum 23 years in prison for illegal business dealings with Libya."
World," Three years after the US led invasion, Afghanistan is flooding the world with heroin, warlords reign in the provinces, women are scared and the new security forces are underarmed and undersized, analysts say."
World," The cable pay per view company iN DEMAND has backed away from a plan to show a three hour election eve special with filmmaker Michael Moore that included the first television showing of his documentary ""Fahrenheit 9/11."""
World,"KOROLYOV, Russia - A Soyu z spacecraft carrying two cosmonauts and an American astronaut docked smoothly Saturday at the international space station, where another Russian-U.S. team has spent the last six months..."
Business,"The world will be living with volatile oil prices for years to come, but this years price spike should not be serious enough to push the US into a recession, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday."
Business,"Airbus might tap up to 1 billion euros (\$1.25 billion) in controversial government loans to build a new A350 airplane model, which would be a rival to Boeing #39;s new 7E7 jetliner."
Business,It was  quot;Nightmare on on Elm Street quot; for Netflix yesterday as investors bludgeoned the online movie rental company #39;s stock.
Business,"Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said yesterday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals."
Business,"Delta Air Lines world headquarters in Atlanta is shown in this Sept. 8 file photo. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the airline reported that it expects its quarterly report to be released "
Business,"Credit Suisse First Boston raised estimates and the target price on Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) after the company broke even on per-share, pro forma basis for the fiscal first quarter."
Sci/Tech,Leading chipmaker Intel revealed Thursday that it will not manufacture a much-ballyhooed 4 GHz version of the Pentium 4 PC processor.
Sci/Tech,"Clearing the way for homes and businesses to receive high-speed Internet services through their electrical outlets, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules this week that would enable the utility companies to offer an alternative to the "
Sci/Tech,  More convicted criminals will have to submit DNA samples to the national data bank   including those convicted of possession of child pornography   under newly proposed legislation tabled in the House of Commons yesterday.
Sci/Tech,  (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW)    The Web servers that were seized late last week from Web hosting provider Rackspace Managed Hosting (rackspace.
Sports,"PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Grace Park followed her sensational first round with a steady, 5-under 67 Friday and opened a four-shot lead midway through the Samsung World Championship."
Sports,"Britains Karen Stupples shot 65 to claim a share of second place at the halfway stage of the Samsung World Championship in Palm Desert, California."
Sports,Spain #39;s Sete Gibernau has put in a storming qualifying lap to snatch pole position for Sunday #39;s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island from title rival and defending world champion Valentino Rossi.
Sports,"  England coach Sven Goran Eriksson wants his embattled captain David Beckham to keep his mouth shut. That won #39;t satisfy the English Football Association, which asked Beckham yesterday to explain his "
Sports,The NBA has come to basketball-crazy China -- but it doesn #39;t expect to make any money soon. The league flew more than 100 people halfway around the world for its first games 
Sports,Shane Warne ran through the Indian tail as the hosts were dismissed for 376 with a lead of 141 runs in the first innings of the second Test in Chennai on Saturday.
Sports,They threw a surprise party for Joe Nemechek in Dover a few weeks ago. There were balloons and cake with strawberry custard filling and soldiers at the back 
Sports,It #39;s not the embarrassment Notre Dame fears if it loses to Navy for the first time since 1963. It #39;s the intensity of the Navy players and the style of offense they employ 
Sports,Brent Geiberger overcame strong winds and a bad hip to earn a one-stroke lead after the second round at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro on Friday.
Sports,"Omar Minaya is getting down to business in determining Art Howe #39;s successor. The Mets #39; GM interviewed Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo yesterday, and intends to meet with Yankees "
World,It followed the killing of two toddlers in an Israeli town on September 29 by a rocket fired from Gaza. Witnesses said all 200 tanks and armoured vehicles in northern Gaza had withdrawn.
World,"Mortar attacks hit a central Baghdad hospital Saturday, killing an employee and injuring three others, officials said. A mortar round exploded in the garden of the Ibn al-Betar hospital "
World,"Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza is set to be charged under the Terrorism Act, legal sources have said. Hamza is facing separate extradition proceedings to the US, where officials have accused him of playing "
World,"Pakistani security forces are undertaking the hunting for Abdullah Mehsud, the brain behind the scene of the abduction of two Chinese engineers, Interior Minister Ahmad Sherpao told Xinhua Saturday."
World,"The Israeli army suspended a company commander who was accused of repeatedly shooting a 13-year-old Palestinian girl, but officials said yesterday the punishment wasn #39;t because of the shooting."
Sci/Tech," Four schools in the University of North Carolina system will participate in a pilot program that allows students to download music, movies and other copyrighted material on the Internet for free."
Sci/Tech," The stone ""fin"" on the new lava lobe inside the crater at Mount St. Helens seems to be starting to split."
Sci/Tech, THE GLITCH: An unexplained problem sent a Russian made Soyuz spacecraft speeding toward the international space station too quickly and officials decided it should be docked manually.
Business,"As thousands of apple pickers milled about his farm last Sunday, Michael Smolak gave thanks for the postcard-perfect autumn weather that brought them there."
Business,"International Place developer Donald J. Chiofaro's majority partner in two Boston office towers this week took a more conciliatory tone toward proposed changes in the reorganization plan that he submitted in US Bankruptcy Court. Last week Chiofaro's partner, Hillman Properties Inc., said in court it would never agree to his plan to fend off New York's Tishman Speyer Properties's takeover ..."
Business,"A US Bankruptcy Court judge, in a harsh decision he called critical to US Airways Group's survival, said yesterday the airline could slash pay by 21 percent for its unionized workforce of 25,000."
Business,"Keeping the faith, Susan Forbes called the Red Sox a month ago to book Fenway Park for a postseason party."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. said yesterday it was suspending its practice of using  quot;market services agreements quot; with insurance carriers, which the New York attorney general has alleged were used to rig bids, cheating customers."
Business,"Nigerian unions called off a general strike which had jeopardized oil supplies from the world's seventh-largest exporter for four days, but threatened more action within weeks unless the government cut fuel prices."
Business,"Shoppers rediscovered their urge to splurge in September, catapulting retail sales by the largest percentage gain in six months. Industrial activity was restrained, meanwhile, partly because of hurricanes."
Business,"Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said yesterday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals. The cuts represent 7.8 percent of the division's workforce."
Business, World oil prices eased slightly yesterday but remained close to record high points near 55 dollars a barrel as traders fretted about low inventories of US heating fuel heading into the northern winter.
Sports,"After scoring four goals in his first two games for the US national team, 20-year-old striker Eddie Johnson is garnering headlines."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP (Gaza Strip) - Israel withdrew tanks and ground forces from populated areas in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, wrapping up its bloodiest offensive in the area in more than four years of fighting."
Sci/Tech,Genesis project officials failed to catch the flaw that doomed the Lockheed Martin-built spacecraft despite extra layers of scrutiny added after two of the company #39;s other NASA probes failed.
World," Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda appears to  be using established militant groups and small cells for bloody  attacks in Pakistan aimed at destabilizing President Pervez  Musharraf and thus the wider war on terror, analysts say."
Sports," A heat wrap kept Brent Geiberger #39;s ailing hip from hurting, and his best consecutive rounds of the season took care of the rest."
Sports,Analysis: The Midshipmen have grown all too used to agonizing losses during Notre Dame #39;s 40-year streak. But Navy #39;s offense will present a unique challenge for the Irish.
World,The United Nations says Thursday's bombings in the Green Zone in Baghdad underline security concerns.
World,"Former Chilean President Pinochet has ""moderate dementia"", according to a court-appointed doctor. "
World,A US citizen is jailed for 23 years for illegal financial dealings linked to an alleged plot by Libya to kill the Saudi Crown Prince.
World,"POLAND WASHINGTON -- The prime minister of Poland told his Parliament yesterday that he would begin reducing the number of Polish troops in Iraq in January, another blow to the US-led coalition that has lost nearly a third of its members this year. Addressing legislators before a vote of confidence, Prime Minister Marek Belka promised, ''We will not remain in ..."
World,"  An Islamic cleric believed to lead a terrorist group linked to Al Qaeda was charged yesterday with ordering a deadly attack on an Indonesian hotel last year    a legal move that is expected to please the United States, which has long demanded action against Abu Bakar Bashir."
World,"  Britain will charge radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al Masri with terrorism offenses, sources said yesterday, stalling US attempts to extradite him over a 1998 hostage taking in Yemen and links to Al Qaeda."
World,"The Defense Department has released the names of the following service members who recently died in Iraq. As of Thursday, 1,086 members of the US military have died since the war began in March 2003."
World,"  At least 70,000 refugees have died since March because of poor conditions in camps in Sudan's Darfur region, and more will die at the same rate unless countries contribute the  $300 million in aid they promised, the UN health agency said yesterday."
World,"  Court appointed doctors who examined retired General Augusto Pinochet are split on whether the former dictator's health allows him to stand trial on human rights charges, according to reports made public yesterday."
World," A cable pay per view company has decided not to show a three hour election eve special with filmmaker Michael Moore that included a showing of his documentary ""Fahrenheit 9/11,"" which is sharply critical of President Bush.    The company, iN DEMAND, said Friday that its decision is due to ""legitimate business and legal concerns."" A spokesman would not elaborate..."
World," Relatives of soldiers who refused to deliver supplies in Iraq say the troops considered the mission too dangerous, in part because their vehicles were in poor shape.    The Army is investigating up to 19 reservist members of a platoon that is part of the 343rd Quartermaster Company, based in Rock Hill, S.C..."
Sports," Making Michael Vick  #151; one of the NFL's most exciting players  #151; look ordinary for much of the day, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated Atlanta 27 0 Sunday to keep the first place Falcons from clinching the NFC South championship."
World,"A platoon in Iraq is being investigated for allegedly refusing to carry out a convoy mission its members deemed too dangerous, Army officials said Friday."
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday that higher oil prices have had a  quot;noticeable quot; affect on the US economy this year but are not likely to cause serious damage unless they move significantly higher.
Business,"Boeing archrival Airbus expects to deliver as many as 320 aircraft this year, or 5 percent more than it forecast earlier, as demand from airlines picks up."
Sci/Tech,A board investigating the crash of NASA #39;s Genesis spacecraft has found the design for a key system was drawn backward. The result: improper orientation of switches that were supposed to detect its entry into 
Sci/Tech, quot;Software giant Microsoft is casting its sights on the digital media marketplace by positioning itself as pro-consumer-choice.
Sports,  The Boston Red Sox still trail. The good news for the Red Sox Nation was there was no loss to mourn last night as Game 3 of the American League championship Series was rained out at Fenway Park.
Sports,"England national team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson wants his beleaguered captain David Beckham to keep his mouth shut. That won #39;t satisfy the English Football Association, which "
World,"Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka won a parliamentary confidence vote Friday, a result that thwarted the opposition #39;s bid to force a snap election and enabled the ruling Democratic "
World,"Argentina, Denmark, Greece, Japan and Tanzania won this week seats as non permanent members of the United Nations Security Council."
Business,"General Motors Corp. reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that were at the low end of the company #39;s July guidance. Quarterly earnings rose to \$440 million, or 78 cents per share, from \$425 million, or 79 cents per share, a year ago."
World, Belarusians' decision whether to scrap presidential term limits in a referendum this weekend could determine if this East European nation will remain an isolated Soviet style throwback or slowly turn toward the West.
World," Palestinians retrieved belongings from the rubble of dozens of homes and work crews patched up roads and water pipes Saturday  #151; the aftermath of Israel's 17 day military offensive, the deadliest in the Gaza Strip in four years of fighting."
World," Australia, trailing India by 141 runs on the first innings, were 53 for no loss in their second knock at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test here."
Sports,"TAMPA  Ever since Alonzo Mourning #39;s devastating revelation of kidney illness in September 2000, the Heat has been more than aware of life without a dominant big man."
Business,"The impact of the current surgein oil prices, though noticeable, is likely to prove less consequential to economic growth and inflation than in the 1970s, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday."
Business,No. 3 airline says loss to be worse than forecasts; gives new warning of bankruptcy threat. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc.
Sports,"World champion Valentino Rossi will be unbeatable in Sunday #39;s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, according to Australian Troy Bayliss."
Business,"Lesa Martin and Jaunee Perry work for different school districts, but they have two things in common. Both women are dedicated teachers who strive to inspire and enrich the lives "
World,Palestinians picked over the rubble of more than two weeks of fighting in a refugee camp on Saturday after Israeli tanks quit northern Gaza to end a crushing offensive.
Sports,"Skies here were overcast by day, rainy by night. An uninitiated visitor might expect around-the-clock gloom to deepen despair over the local nine and their two-game "
Sports, A 2 0 lead in the National League Championship Series reinforced Julian Tavarez #39;s belief that St. Louis is better than Houston despite not having faced aces Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt.
Sci/Tech, Thanks to Eurogamer for the head #39;s up that Bungie posted a FAQ on Bungie.net regarding the Halo 2 leak: Is it true?
Sports,"By wire services. On Thursday, the clothing retailer recalled the shirt, which had the slogan  quot;L is for Loser quot; next to a picture of a gymnast on the still rings."
World,"JEDDAH, 16 October 2004 - Sheikh Saleh Al-Taleb, one of the imams of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, yesterday called upon Muslims to outdo each other in righteous deeds to win rewards during Ramadan."
Sports," The NBA has come to booming, basketball crazy China  #151; but it doesn't expect to make any money soon. The league flew more than 100 people halfway around the world for its first games in China, featuring the Houston Rockets  #151; with Chinese born star Yao Ming  #151; and the Sacramento Kings."
Sports," Brent Geiberger stayed out of trouble for a change. ""That was probably one of the things holding me back,"" he said. ""I might have three or four birdies and then three or four bogeys. Instead of having a nice round, you have a little sub par round when everybody else is shooting 3 or 4 under."""
Sports,"Apres le deluge , now what? Well, a possible Miracle of the Shoe, if Terry Francona is to be believed, and that comes with a parental warning, given the tardiness with which the Red Sox disclosed the severity of Curt Schilling's right ankle injury."
Sports,"Rain and the Red Sox have not been good partners in October. In the three most dramatic and disappointing Boston baseball finishes of the last 30 years, a rain delay halted action just when things started to get interesting."
Sports,"The Red Sox pitching rotation is suddenly a shell game. It started out as Curt, Pedro, Bronson, and Wake, with Derek as the odd man out. But then Curt's ankle made headlines, and that's why Derek will pitch for Curt in Game 5. No, wait. Now it's raining, and everyone gets an extra day off, so Pedro might pitch for ..."
Sports,"As badly as the Red Sox wanted to post their first win in the American League Championship Series, they were no match last night for the rain, which washed out Game 3 of their showdown with the Yankees at Fenway Park. Game 3 will be played tonight at 8:19, though customers with tickets to last night's rainout (marked  quot;Home Game ..."
Sports,"On a night when there would be no playoff baseball, there was a desperate need for any sort of show. Curt Schilling merely walking to the bullpen served the purpose."
Sports,"Preliminary results of the autopsy performed on Ken Caminiti show that the former National League MVP died of a drug overdose, a New York City police source told ESPN."
Sports,"They are 22 years old, rookies barely out of their junior years at Miami and Louisiana State, but one is already starting for the defending Super Bowl champions, while the other is trying to break through the group of young defensive ends in front of him."
Sports,The Jacksonville Jaguars now have lost both starting defensive ends for the season. The Jags placed Lionel Barnes on injured reserve yesterday with a shoulder injury. Barnes hurt his shoulder Sept. 19 against Denver. He missed one game but returned to the starting lineup two weeks ago against Indianapolis. He did not play last week at San Diego.
Sports,"With the NFL trading deadline set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick said there didn't seem to be much happening on the trade front around the league."
Sports,"Matchup Comment 1. USC (5-0) vs. No. 15 Arizona St. (5-0) Trojans' Leinart has thrown for 1,187 yards and 10 TDs."
Sports,"Josh Ciocco scored two goals to lead the No. 8-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team to a 4-4 tie with the No. 3 University of Michigan last night in Ann Arbor , Mich."
Sports,"It was the first game of the year, but Boston College was in midseason form. The Eagles came out flying in the first period last night, established a 3-0 lead, and never looked back, defeating defending national champion Denver, 6-2, at Conte Forum."
Sports,"Ernie Els scored close victories over Scott Drummond and Angel Cabrera yesterday to move into the semifinals of the World Match Play Championship at Virginia Water, England, and stay on course for a record sixth title."
Sports,"New year, same result. In a rematch of last year's Division 1 state championship, the Barnstable girls' volleyball team again upended Chelmsford in a 2-1 victory yesterday at Barnstable High School."
Sports,"Myles Walsh stole the spolight in what is normally hailed as the Drew Carey show in Masconomet, as the Chieftains claimed a 28-7 victory over visiting Newburyport (1-5)."
Sports,"Self-proclaimed sham Mark Martin vowed to leave racing at the top of his game. A late-season surge has put him there, back in the chase for that elusive NASCAR title."
Sports,BASEBALL Atlanta (NL): Assigned Ps Tim Drew and Travis Smith outright to their minor league camp and announced they will become free agents; activated INF Carlos Guzman from the 15-day DL and released him. Baltimore (AL): Assigned OF Darnell McDonald outright to Ottawa (IL); purchased the contract of P Jacobo Sequea from Bowie (EL) and added him to the 40-man ...
Sports,"Tizbud returns to the races today for the first time since winning last year's California Cup Classic, and Excess Summer has run only once in almost eight months."
Sports,"Venus Williams was upset yesterday in a Kremlin Cup quarterfinal for a number of reasons, her 10 double faults and 29 unforced errors the most significant ones. Playing her first tournament since losing to Lindsay Davenport in the US Open, Williams was routed by Elena Bovina , 6-3, 6-2, in Moscow in a little more than an hour. The 19-year-old ..."
World," India's ruling Congress party won power  in a key state on Saturday after it emerged as the largest  group in elections, the first major political test since its  victory in national polls in May."
Sci/Tech,"For today's IndyCar drivers, risking their lives on over 200-mph turns isn't enough to guarantee a shot at victory. Racers also rely on sophisticated data-analysis software to constantly monitor their car's inner workings. By Patrick Karle."
Sci/Tech,An investigating board says the capsule was doomed by faulty engineering drawings that were done backward. The drawings led to incorrect placement of switches that were supposed to detect Genesis' re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Sci/Tech,"Because some antidepressant drugs have been shown to lead to suicidal thoughts among children and teens, the FDA decrees that all manufacturers must carry a warning on their labels."
Sci/Tech,"A Soyuz spacecraft with a replacement crew for the International Space Station docked with the orbiting complex early on Saturday, becoming its fresh lifeboat."
Sci/Tech,"The agency is trying to figure out how an embarrassing error eluded the review process, apparently resulting in the crash of the Genesis space capsule in Utah last month."
World," Zimbabwean police yesterday arrested 20 supporters of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai after he was cleared of plotting to kill President Robert Mugabe, although most were later released, an opposition party official said."
World,"Israel withdrew its tanks and ground forces from populated areas in the northern Gaza Strip on late Friday, ending its bloody operation in the area."
Business,"WASHINGTON When Alan Greenspan finally retires from the Federal Reserve, will he leave behind any of his DNA? After more than 18 remarkable years as Fed chairman, the owlish and idiosyncratic Greenspan will be required by law to step down in January 2006."
Business," Record global oil prices should have little long term impact on the US recovery, nor should it even spark a new round of inflation, says Alan Greenspan, the US Federal Reserve chairman."
Business,"A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority yesterday to temporarily cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent, comparing the airline #39;s financial outlook to  quot;a ticking fiscal time bomb."
Business,"Shares of Netflix, which pioneered renting movies by mail, plunged as much as 43 percent after the company cut its subscription price and said Amazon."
Sci/Tech,"Five years ago, after two NASA missions to Mars were doomed by elementary mistakes - a software glitch and a mix-up between English and metric units - the space agency devised more elaborate "
Sports," UPDATE 2-Cricket-Warne takes six but India establish handy lead October 16, 2004 09:12:55 MADRAS, India, Oct 16 (Reuters) - World test wicket record holder Shane Warne grabbed six wickets as India established a handy 141-run first innings lead in the "
Sports,Shaquille O #39;Neal missed the Miami Heat #39;s preseason game against the Orlando Magic on Friday because of a tight left hamstring.
World,"READING, England -- A teacher #39;s tape recording of Prince Harry purportedly admitting he cheated on an art exam is insufficient to warrant a renewed investigation into the incident, an examination board said Friday."
Business,"US average retail gasoline prices fell over the last two weeks and are poised to slip even further as crude oil prices continue to tumble, an industry analyst said on Sunday."
World,"The government faces pressure over plans to send UK troops to an area south of Baghdad, to assist US forces."
World,Robert De Niro fails to show up at an awards ceremony in Milan and a press conference in Rome.
Business,Financially troubled Delta Air Lines said Friday that it is burning through cash much faster than expected and its third-quarter loss will be far greater than expected.
Business,No more math required to figure out how many calories are in that 20-ounce bottle of pop. Revised labels will calculate it for you starting next year.
Sports,"PALM DESERT -- For the second consecutive day, Grace Park turned Bighorn Golf Club into her personal shooting gallery, bagging six more birdies during Friday #39;s second round of the Samsung World Championship."
Sports,"Dr. Kashnikow (7), ridden by Richard Migliore, beats out Tam #39;s Terms (8) to win the \$200,000 Grade III Cliff Hanger Handicap at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ, Friday, Oct. 15, 2004."
World,"For only the second time in its history, Greece has been awarded a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council after a vote in New York yesterday."
World,KATHMANDU: Maoist rebels fighting for a Communist state in Nepal said yesterday they will suspend military operations during a popular festival.
World," America's popularity around the world has taken a beating in recent years, according to a set of coordinated polls conducted in 10 different countries. But the survey also found that despite widespread animosity toward President Bush, huge majorities said they have a good opinion of Americans."
World," A bomb attack in an eastern Afghan province killed at least three children and a policeman on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the government said Saturday."
Business,"The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, says he believes the current surge in global oil prices will not have the same impact on economic growth and inflation as the energy crisis of the 1970s."
Business,That #39;s what corporations great and small will begin telling rank-and-file employees when they stop issuing them stock options.
Sci/Tech,PayPal on Thursday reported that it had restored its online payment services after facing intermittent outages for more than five days.
Sports,ENGLAND captain David Beckham was today starting to compile the defence of his self-confessed deliberate booking against Wales to try to avoid a disciplinary charge.
Sports,"David Nalbandian, Nicolas Massu and Rainer Schuettler - the top three seeds - all lost on Friday in the quarter-finals of the indoor hardcourt event in Vienna."
Sports,The guy the Houston Astros are counting on today probably could fool a teenage movie clerk into thinking he qualifies for the senior discount.
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr, right, talks with Matt Kenseth, left, during a break in practice at Lowe #39;s Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, Thursday Oct. 14, 2004 before qualifying for Saturday #39;s UAW-GM Quality 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race."
Sports," Miguel Angel Jimenez ended the strong challenge of his Ryder Cup captain, Bernhard Langer, on the 35th hole Saturday to earn a semifinal place in the World Match Play Championship."
Business," A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority yesterday to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent through mid February, saying the airline #39;s situation is so dire that urgent action must be taken."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc., in the midst of fighting a takeover bid from Oracle Corp., is  quot;in better shape quot; because of the departures of Chief Executive Craig Conway and a senior technology official, a director testified."
Business,"Royal Group Technologies Ltd., the Canadian maker of plastic building products, said three executives, including its chairman and founder, are accused of fraud in company dealings with a Caribbean resort."
Business,The Federal Accounting Standards Board has voted to give companies six more months to meet new rules that would require companies to consider employee stock options an expense.
Sci/Tech,"man crew has arrived at the International Space Station, after a two day trip in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. Two of the men will replace the crew now on the station as part of the normal six month rotation."
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s iTunes music-download service sold its 150 millionth song on Thursday. The service, launched in April 2003, now is selling more than 4 million tracks a week, Apple says."
Sci/Tech,The music industry has fired the first shot in its legal battle with internet file sharers after winning a court order forcing internet service providers to hand over 
Sports,  Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble achieved his sixth 10 wicket haul in tests to raise his side #39;s hopes of a series equaling win in the second test against Australia in Madras.
Sports,Ernie Els took a three shot lead against Padraig Harrington at the HSBC World Match Play at Wentworth today. The South African is three up on the Irishman after 17 holes of their semi-final this afternoon.
Sports,"At Greensboro, NC, A heat wrap kept Brent Geiberger #39;s ailing hip from hurting, and his best consecutive rounds of the season took care of the rest."
Sports,"The scene is set for a thrilling Australian Grand Prix after title rivals Sete Gibernau and Valentino Rossi qualified first and second for Sunday #39;s race, in which Rossi could be crowned the 2004 world champion."
Sports,"Two score and one year ago, Navy defeated Notre Dame on the football field. It hasn #39;t happened since. Today at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, an undefeated Navy squad seeks to break that "
World,Palestinians picked through the rubble of dozens of homes in a sprawling refugee camp on Saturday after Israel ended its most powerful assault in the Gaza Strip in four years of bloodshed.
World,"On Thursday, two bomb attacks killed up to six people in Baghdad #39;s heavily fortified Green Zone. It was believed to be the most secure part of the city, housing the Iraqi interim government and the American and British embassies."
World,"A series of bombings damaged five churches in the capital early Saturday, and mortars later struck near a hospital and a hotel used by foreign news organizations and diplomats, Iraqi officials said."
World,The UN special envoy to Sudan has welcomed an African Union announcement that it will begin deploying armed peacekeepers to Darfur on Sunday.
World,year old man appeared in court today charged with the murder of schoolgirl Danielle Beccan. Mark Ontonio (cor) Kelly is accused of killing the 14 year old in the early hours 
Sci/Tech," As he lies, the young man shrugs, flutters his eyelids and shakes his head. Another, on a witness stand, grimaces for a millisecond as he answers a question."
World," India's ruling Congress party won power  in a giant state on Saturday, a victory that would boost the  fortunes of Italian born Sonia Gandhi's party and strengthen  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's minority national coalition."
World," Italy's disputed candidate for EU justice  and security commissioner, under fire for calling homosexuality  a sin, has said single mothers are ""not very good."""
World,hour election show from film maker Michael Moore has been dropped by a US cable TV company.
World," Bombs exploded outside five churches in Baghdad and mortar rounds hit near a hospital and a hotel frequented by foreigners, as U.S. forces loosened a cordon around the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah after several days of clashes with rebels there..."
World," A bomb killed two American soldiers and wounded three others in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Saturday, while a separate attack in an eastern Afghan province killed at least three children and a policeman on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan..."
World,Explosions damaged churches and hit a hospital and hotel in Baghdad on Saturday in fresh challenges to Iraq's U.S.-backed interim government.
Sci/Tech," In the mood for an Italian, Thai or maybe an Indian meal? Web sites that specialize in restaurant reservations can help diners decide, though they may not make it any easier to snag a table at a popular spot."
Sci/Tech," Google's new Desktop Search software is a muscle car among search engines, racing through personal data stored inside your computer to instantly find things you can't easily locate."
Business, The waiting game for the U.S. presidential election ends two weeks from Tuesday    but then investors can turn over the timer and start again.
Business, There's nothing like a picture of a child with Santa Claus    especially since the number of parents who line up in stores to get these photos taken could indicate the health of the holiday shopping season.
World," India's ruling Congress party won power in a giant state on Saturday, a victory that would boost the fortunes of Italian born Sonia Gandhi's party and strengthen Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's minority national coalition."
Business, Cancel the limo. Put down the dining guides and leave your overcoat in the closet. A power breakfast or lavish business dinner is just an elevator ride away.
World," Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) could break with a century old tradition by dropping the word 'lawn' from the governing body's name, it was reported."
World," Sri Lanka's World Cup winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has congratulated his old foe Shane Warne on becoming the world's highest Test wicket taker, but predicted his glory will be short lived."
Sci/Tech," Although the ""Carmen Sandiego""  series is synonymous with learning, the latest game has been  drained of virtually all educational content."
World," Some seniors are confused by Medicare's new prescription discount card system because early information mailed to them was unclear or incomplete, according to a report by the government's health policy watchdog."
Sci/Tech,"Russian spacecraft carrying a Russian-US crew successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday morning. The Soyuz TMA-5, which was launched Thursday "
World,"Jabaliya - Palestinians on Saturday surveyed the widespread devastation inflicted by Israeli troops during an 18-day military operation in the northern Gaza Strip, after the troops redeployed overnight - comparing the scene to the aftermath of an "
World,"Explosions have rocked the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, leaving at least one person dead and several others wounded. Officials say a hospital worker was killed Saturday, when a mortar round exploded outside a Baghdad hospital."
Sci/Tech,Three new crew members have reached the International Space Station after a Russian spacecraft docked successfully. Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin and US astronaut Leroy Chiao are all now on board the 
Sports,"Palm Desert, CA (Sports Network) - Grace Park fired a 10-under-par 62 on Thursday to take the first-round lead of the Samsung World Championship at Bighorn."
Sports,England captain David Beckham is starting to compile the defence of his self-confessed deliberate booking against Wales to try to avoid a disciplinary charge.
Sports,seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina and Olympic champion Nicolas Massu of Chile advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy Thursday with straight set victories while American Robby Ginepri upset No.
Sports,Elliott Sadler knelt beside the wheelchair of 9-year-old Taylor Downard behind his hauler before Fridays final practice for tonights race at Lowes Motor Speedway.
Sports,Everyone who follows Virginia football has a particular memory of the Cavaliers #39; epic victory over Florida State in 1995. Adrian Burnim and Anthony Poindexter teaming to stop Warrick Dunn inches short of the goal line on the game #39;s final play.
Sports,"Vienna, Austria (Sports Network) - Top seeds David Nalbandian, Nicolas Massu and Rainer Schuettler were all quarterfinal losers Friday at the indoor BA-CA Tennis Trophy."
Sports,"Bee Columnist. BEIJING - The stories of Yao Ming and Liu Wei are told here, of course. They tell the stories here just as they do in Shanghai, if with a bit less of the obvious pride that "
Sports,"Driver figures if he can finish ahead of 4-time series champion, he has good shot at 2004 title. By Steve Ballard. CONCORD, NC -- Elliott Sadler has looked at the field in the 10-man Chase for the Nextel Cup and worked out a simple formula for winning it."
World,"Wherever people are given the opportunity to select their leaders for the first time, they will embrace it. They defy all odds - violence, threats, the elements, logistical problems - to have their say."
Sports,"  With a balky ankle and tight shoes, Curt Schilling took the mound on Friday, throwing batting practice speed in the bullpen during a steady rain."
World,"India #39;s ruling Congress party won power in a giant state on Saturday, a victory that would boost the fortunes of Italian-born Sonia Gandhi #39;s party "
Business,Discount brokerage Charles Schwab Corp. suffered a \$41 million loss during its fiscal third quarter as it absorbed costs from job cuts and other restructuring steps it hopes will reverse a protracted slump.
Sports,"Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt -- the world #39;s top three ranked players -- pulled out of next week #39;s Madrid Masters in another wave of withdrawals from the hard-court tournament."
World,The Israeli army has cleared a commander serving in the southern Gaza town of Rafah of any wrongdoing a few days after he riddled a Palestinian girl #39;s body with bullets.
Sports," Brad Lidge is starting to get antsy. The Houston Astros' closer has warmed in the first two games of the NLCS, but has remained in the bullpen. He wasn't needed in Game 5 of the division series, either, so his last appearance was Sunday  #151; when he blew a save against Atlanta."
Sports," A weakened Lindsay Davenport lost to defending champion Anastasia Myskina 6 4, 7 6 (1) Saturday in the Kremlin Cup semifinals but will still regain the No. 1 ranking next week."
Business,No more math required to figure out how many calories are in that 20-ounce bottle of soda. Revised labels will calculate it for you starting next year.
World,"The incumbent Afghan president HamidKarzai has taken lead in the presidential polls as he had secured 77 percent of the votes counted so far, a spokesman of the joint UN-Afghan election commission said Saturday."
World," The World Health Organization says that since March, at least 70,000 people in Sudan #39;s western Darfur province have died because of poor conditions in camps for internally displaced people."
World,A man is due in court accused of the murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Danielle Beccan in a drive-by shooting. The teenager died after being shot yards from her home in the St Ann #39;s district of Nottingham as 
World," If U.S. presidents Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton ever thought their brothers caused them public relations headaches, they might feel lucky compared to Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo."
Business," U.S. stock investors face a  mind numbing pile of information next week as corporate  earnings and economic data pour in, Alan Greenspan speaks and  the presidential election heads toward the homestretch."
Business, There's nothing like a picture of a  child with Santa Claus    especially since the number of  parents who line up in stores to get these photos taken could  indicate the health of the holiday shopping season.
Business, Cancel the limo. Put down the dining  guides and leave your overcoat in the closet. A power breakfast  or lavish business dinner is just an elevator ride away.
World," Car bombs killed five U.S. troops in Iraq, the U.S..."
Business,"Stocks fell for the second straight week as investors recoiled from a major insurance industry scandal, record high oil prices, a worsening trade deficit and a mixed bag of corporate earnings."
Sci/Tech,Recent months have seen AMD taking an upper hand over Intel in the chip market. And the latest news is another new indication that Intel is struggling to keep up with the pace they once spearheaded.
Sci/Tech,Rockstar updates official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas site with info on the game #39;s soundtrack. Rockstar Games updated the official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas site with information on the ten radio stations 
Sports,"Friday night #39;s game between the Magic and the Miami Heat drew an announced 20,454 to the St. Pete Times Forum. For an NBA exhibition game, that #39;s not bad."
Sports,"This has been one heck of a season thus far. Every week, there have been games that have been dynamite. I can understand the proponents of keeping the bowl system the way it is."
World,"British opposition politicians are demanding the government clarify plans for the nation #39;s troops in Iraq, Sky News reported Saturday."
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, Va.  A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority Friday to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent through mid-February, saying the airline #39;s situation is so dire that urgent action must be taken."
Business,"Scott Custer has been named RBC Centura Banks Inc. #39;s chief executive officer, succeeding Kel Landis, who is retiring from the Rocky Mount-based regional bank."
Sci/Tech,A Soyuz spacecraft with a replacement crew for the International Space Station docked safely with the orbiting complex early today.
Sci/Tech,Starbucks is pushing its new digital music offering into Seattle and Austin in the next month. The Hear Music media bar is an in-store kiosk that allows consumers to buy customizable CDs.
Sci/Tech,"EarthLink will begin providing Internet connections over Consolidated Edison #39;s power lines in Manhattan in the next several months, following an FCC vote last week to establish new ground rules for commercial deployment of the service."
Sci/Tech,Chinese and American scientists have discovered a fossil in northeast China which has provided a first look at dinosaurs #39; bird-like sleep.
Sports,VIRGINIA WATER (England) - Titleholder Ernie Els overcame a dismal putting performance to forge a 3-up lead over an injured Padraig Harrington on Saturday after 18 holes of their World Match Play semi-final.
Sports,Guillermo Canas followed up his defeat of top seed David Nalbandian by beating unseeded German Tommy Haas 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Vienna Trophy.
Sports,"Matthias Sammer #39;s Stuttgart went top of the Bundesliga on Saturday after a 2-0 win over the coach #39;s former team. At times efficient, at others exciting, VfB looked the complete package and deserving league leaders."
Sports,"It was quite simply the performance of the year for the Americans. In a perfect storm of what could go right for the US mens national team, Panama "
Sports,"CHAMPAIGN, Illinois (Ticker) -- No. 13 Michigan tries to avoid its first road loss to Illinois in 21 years when the Big Ten Conference foes meet Saturday."
Sports,The most surprising part of last night #39;s pre-season Raptors game was the indifference displayed by the Air Canada Centre crowd toward Vince Carter.
World,"BAGHDAD (CBS) Five US servicemen lost their lives to car bombs in Iraq, the US military said Saturday, the latest in a string of such attacks at the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan."
World,"RADICAL Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir could face the death penalty if convicted of charges over the Bali bombings, which killed 88 Australians."
World,"An Afghan election worker puts ballot papers next to Hamid Karzai #39;s name at Kabul #39;s counting center on Thursday Oct. 14, 2004."
World,"Rwanda will delay sending troops to Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region by about a week because preparations have not been made to quarter the soldiers, an official said Saturday."
World,"The family of drive-by shooting victim Danielle Beccan were in court to see the man accused of her murder in the dock. Mark Ontonio Kelly ,20, is accused of killing the 14-year-old as she walked home with "
World,"KISANGANI, DR Congo (AFP) - The Democratic Republic of Congo, which is emerging from five years of bloody warfare,  quot;will allow no further aggression, quot; warned President Joseph Kabila on his first visit to the restive east of this vast central African "
World,"Ian Previte, a drifter, has been found guilty of murdering 19-year-old British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in Bundaberg, Australia, April 10, 2002."
World,India #39;s ruling Congress Party has retained power in legislative elections in the country #39;s second largest state of Maharashtra.
World," When asked whom they would trust as commander in chief, people in military service and their families chose President Bush over Sen. John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran, by almost a 3 to 1 margin."
World, More than 250 world figures    but not the Bush administration    have urged the United
Sports,"Sophomore guard Noelle Quinn scored 23 points, and three teammates also finished in double figures as No. 25 UCLA defeated No. 14 Purdue, 70-64, in a nonconference game Sunday at Pauley Pavilion."
World," Sudan on Saturday questioned U.N.  estimates that up to 70,000 people had died from hunger and  disease in its remote Darfur region since a rebellion began 20  months ago."
World, Lebanon protested to the United States  on Saturday over a proposal to freeze the assets of senior  officials to put pressure on Syria to withdraw its troops from  Lebanon and crack down on terrorism.
World,Insurgents in Iraq carry out a series of bomb attacks to coincide with the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
World,"A controversial EU commission nominee sparks a new row by allegedly saying single mums are ""not so good""."
World,Police in Spain identify the body of an alleged ringleader of the March train bombings in Madrid.
Business," U.S. interest rates are still stimulative but should return to ""more normal levels"" as expansion continues, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anthony Santomero said on Saturday."
Business," U.S. interest rates are still  stimulative but should return to ""more normal levels"" as  expansion continues, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President  Anthony Santomero said on Saturday."
World," Having served 17 terms, Illinois Rep. Phil Crane is the most senior Republican in the House. His quest for an 18th is proving difficult and has party strategists scrambling to fend off a challenge from Democrat Melissa Bean."
World," quot;He is charged for having a part in the Bali incident, quot; state prosecutor Andi Herman told Reuters on Saturday. bombing attack at the US-run JW."
Sports,"Buchanan looking for middle order defiance October 16, 2004 13:39:32 MADRAS, India, Oct 16 (Reuters)   Coach John Buchanan said he was hoping his middle order could dig in to give Australia a chance of saving the second test after India took "
World," President Bush used his weekly radio address as a campaign tool Saturday, mentioning his unnamed ""opponent"" five times to plead the case that he, not Democrat John Kerry, has a better slate of domestic policy ideas.    Bush credited his tax cuts for stimulating the economy and said Kerry voted in the Senate to raise taxes..."
Business,"Alan Greenspan, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said on Friday that the long-term outlook for global oil supplies is reassuring even though anxiety about dwindling "
Business,_ A federal judge in New Hampshire says shareholders can go ahead with a class action suit against Tyco International. The suit alleges accounting fraud and looting by former top executives.
Sci/Tech,"A Russian Soyuz spacecraft brought a new crew to the International Space Station Saturday morning, the Interfax news agency reported."
Sci/Tech,Cosmos Nicolaou said Froogle #39;s UK intro is part of the company #39;s plan to actively pursue overseas expansion.  quot;As Google continues to explore opportunities to bring more of the world #39;s information 
Sports,"Ernie Els will try to mark his 35th birthday tomorrow by winning the World Match Play title at Wentworth for a record-breaking sixth time, and with it collect golf #39;s biggest cheque of 1million yet again."
Sports,"A weakened Lindsay Davenport lost to defending champion Anastasia Myskina 6-4, 7-6 (1) Saturday in the Kremlin Cup semifinals in Moscow but will still regain the No."
World,"ISLAMABAD : The body of a Chinese engineer killed in an army operation to rescue him from his kidnappers was flown to China aboard a Pakistan military plane, officials said."
World,"Opposition parties are demanding an urgent government statement on Iraq, with speculation that the Black Watch are about to start patrolling some of the most dangerous areas of the country."
World,"All of the downfalls and the resurgences of Ariel Sharon pale in comparison to the battle awaiting him on Thursday, when the Likud conference votes on whether to hold coalition talks with Labor."
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW. Oct 16 (Interfax) - The Russian manned spacecraft Soyuz- TMA-5 docked with the International Space Station at 8:15 am Moscow time Saturday, an Interfax correspondent reported from the Space Mission Control."
Sci/Tech,"IF YOU are planning to head to London for holiday, don #39;t forget to stop by at Google first. The Internet search firm has launched its Froogle price comparison website in Britain, expanding the company #39;s e-commerce "
Sci/Tech,"KOROLYOV, Russia Oct. 16, 2004 - A Russian spacecraft ferrying a fresh crew to the international space station had to be docked manually Saturday after an unexplained glitch sent it toward the outpost too quickly."
Sports,Leg spinner Anil Kumble completed his sixth 10-wicket test haul on Saturday to give India a wonderful opportunity to square their four-match series against Australia.
Sports,"After opening the Samsung World Championship with a 10-under 62, she felt she might go just as low in the second round Friday. She left a few birdie putts short, but finished with a 67 to open a four-shot "
World,"Egypt yesterday released Azzam Azzam, an Israeli arrested and jailed in Egypt eight years ago on charges of espionage. In exchange, Israel freed six Egyptian students who were captured in August this year "
Sports,"You #39;re angry. You want to lash out. The Red Sox are doing it to you again. They #39;re blowing a playoff series, and to the Yankees no less."
World,"A bomb killed two American soldiers and wounded three others in southern Afghanistan, the US military said Saturday, while a separate attack in an eastern Afghan "
Sci/Tech," The long promised battle between U.S.  cable and telephone companies has so far been more of an uneasy  peace. Thanks to their duopoly over broadband Internet access,  it may stay that way."
Sci/Tech,The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation is celebrating world food day.
Sci/Tech,"By PAM EASTON    HOUSTON (AP) -- Mercury program astronaut Gordon Cooper was remembered Friday by NASA officials and fellow space pioneers as ""not too bad of a pilot, but a heck of a good astronaut.""    Cooper, who on the final flight of the Mercury program became the first American to spend more than 24 hours in space, died of natural causes Oct. 4 at his home in Ventura, Calif..."
Sci/Tech,"By ARTHUR H. ROTSTEIN     PHOENIX (AP) -- A troubled, 20-year journey to create the world's most powerful optical telescope is nearing an end, with astronomers hoping to begin using the instrument to look for heavenly breakthroughs early next year..."
Sci/Tech,A Russian spacecraft ferrying a fresh crew to the international space station had to be docked manually Saturday after an unexplained glitch sent it toward the outpost too quickly.
Sci/Tech,"As the flu vaccine shortage hits home and long lines queue around the supermarket, a handful of states and the nation's capital are threatening doctors and nurses with fines or even jail if they give flu shots to healthy, low-risk people."
Sci/Tech,"The stone ""fin"" on the new lava lobe inside the crater at Mount St. Helens seems to be starting to split. The fin, which is about 200 feet tall and 300 feet wide, is building on the new lava dome, which is about 1,600 feet in diameter and 400 feet high."
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Defending champion  Ernie Els and Briton Lee Westwood built healthy leads at the  halfway point of the World Match Play semi-finals at Wentworth  on Saturday."
Sports, Anastasia Myskina will take on Elena  Dementieva in the Kremlin Cup final in a repeat of their  all Russian French Open final after the pair won their  semi finals in similar fashion on Saturday.
Sports," Guillermo Canas followed up his defeat  of top seed David Nalbandian by beating unseeded German Tommy  Haas 6 4, 6 3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Vienna  Trophy."
Sci/Tech," The long promised battle between U.S. cable and telephone companies has so far been more of an uneasy peace. Thanks to their duopoly over broadband Internet access, it may stay that way."
Sci/Tech,By JENNIFER C. KERR    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators approved new rules Thursday aimed at making high-speed Internet available to more Americans...
Sci/Tech,"At first glance, Les Seules might look like an all-girl rock band - complete with sassy attitudes and fawning male groupies - but the Swedish septuplet doesn't play instruments. They play competitive video games."
Sports,"IN THAT FAMOUSLY irritating advert, Thierry Henry smiles smugly as he struggles to explain to his audience what he means by Va va voom."
Sports,"MALIBU, Calif. -- Lindsey Pluimer scored 22 points and Noelle Quinn poured in 20 to lead No. 25 UCLA past Pepperdine 74-61 on Thursday."
Sports,Auburn #39;s 38-28 win in the SEC championship game Saturday gave the Tigers a perfect 12-0 regular season. It was the first Auburn football team to accomplish that feat.
Sci/Tech,The last of the seven Project Mercury astronauts who pioneered US space exploration in the 1960s remembered one of their own as a fearless pilot with the  quot;right stuff quot; in 
World,Canada buried a sailor this week who died in a submarine fire that naval officers say was poorly handled by the vessel #39;s skipper.
World,The Italian minister nominated as EU justice and home affairs commissioner has denied criticising single mothers. Rocco Buttiglione is already at the centre of a row after being rejected by the European Parliament 
World,Health experts had warned that the nation's system for vaccine supply and distribution was growing increasingly fragile.
World,"After Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez failed to get the Boston Red Sox a win against the New York Yankees in the first two games of the AL championship series, Bronson Arroyo will take the hill for Game 3 at Fenway Park on Saturday.    In Houston, the winless Astros face a similar challenge as they return home and put their hopes in Roger Clemens for NLCS Game 3 against the St..."
Sports,"VfB Stuttgart moved into top spot in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, while Bayern Munich suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to Schalke."
Sports,"Lahore, Pakistan - Sanath Jayasuriya defied the dew factor with a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by a massive 119 runs in the day-night final of the triangular series on Saturday."
Sports, The Kremlin Cup final will be an all Russian affair for the first time after defending champion Anastasia Myskina beat new world No.
Sports,"Robert Pires scored twice and Thierry Henry once as Arsenal hit back to beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Highbury, taking their unbeaten league run to one short of a half-century."
Business,US Airways employees are earning less. A federal bankruptcy judge has given the troubled airline permission to cut the pay off its union employees by 21 percent immediately.
Sports,Bolton expect Jay-Jay Okocha to shake off a groin injury suffered in the defeat at West Brom a fortnight ago. Khalilou Fadiga will be in the Bolton squad for the first time after recovery from a heart complaint.
Sports,Sanath Jayasuriya took five for 17 to lead Sri Lanka to an emphatic 119-run win the triangular tournament final on Saturday and keep Pakistan waiting for their first one-day title at home.
World,Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has arrived in the eastern city of Kisangani - his first visit to former rebel-held territories since the end of a devastating four-year war.
Sci/Tech,"While hanging a television on the living-room wall may have captured the imagination of American consumers, it has yet to empty many pocketbooks."
World, Descendants of the native American warrior Crazy Horse want a change in the famed Paris strip club named after him.
Sci/Tech,"Royal Philips Electronics has signed a services contract with computer maker Dell Inc., which will manage the electronics company #39;s desktop environment."
Sports," After Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez failed to get the Boston Red Sox a win against the New York Yankees in the first two games of the AL championship series, Bronson Arroyo will take the hill for Game 3 at Fenway Park on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"For the past five years, Bill Gates and the people at Microsoft have been trying to turn that boring gray computer box on your desk into a sexy entertainment gadget that you would welcome into your living room or media room."
Sports," Defending champion Arsenal stretched its unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 49 games Saturday, beating Aston Villa 3 1 behind two goals by Robert Pires."
Business, Australian grocery and liquor wholesaler Metcash Trading Ltd. (MTT.AU) Monday launched aA $846 million takeover bid for the Australian assets of Perth based Foodland Associated Ltd.
World," Sudans president, threatened with UN sanctions over the Darfur crisis, is due to meet Sunday in Libya with leaders of neighbouring powers to lay down the basis for direct talks with the rebels a few days later."
Sports," Argentina's Guillermo Canas beat Tommy Haas of Germany 6 4, 6 3 Saturday to advance to the final of the CA Trophy."
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Defending champion  Ernie Els beat Padraig Harrington 5 4 and Lee Westwood held off  a brave fightback by Miguel Angel Jimenez to win their World  Match Play semi-finals at Wentworth on Saturday."
World," President Bush labeled Sen. John Kerry on Saturday a political opportunist who is unfit to lead amid ""great threats"" to America."
World,"A bomb killed two American soldiers and wounded three others in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Saturday, while a separate attack in an eastern Afghan province killed at least three children and a policeman on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan."
World,"Argentina's Guillermo Canas beat Tommy Haas of Germany 6-4, 6-3 Saturday to advance to the final of the CA Trophy."
World,"<p></p><p> By Jason Webb</p><p> SABANA CRESPO, Colombia (Reuters) - Coca leaves, the rawmaterial of cocaine, should speed you up and give you a buzz.But you'd never know it to look at the Arhuaco Indians ofColombia's Sierra Nevada, who must be strong contenders for thetitle of World's Most Laid-Back People.</p>"
Business,Forget the stereotypes about Scandinavian socialism and how its high taxes and expensive public health care system are destroying private enterprise.
Sci/Tech,"PayPal, the popular payment method on auction site eBay Inc., has fixed the technical problems that had plagued the systems for almost a week, leaving many users unable to access their accounts or conduct business."
Sports,Guillermo Canas of Argentina will play Feliciano Lopez of Spain in the final of the CA Trophy after straight sets victories Saturday.
Sports,French maestros Robert Pires and Thierry Henry combined to give champions Arsenal a classy 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Highbury on Saturday.
Sports,"SOUTHLAKE, Texas (Ticker) -- The battle for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference comes down to 90 minutes of action as the Dallas Burn host the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two cosmonauts and an American astronaut arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday after approaching so quickly that a danger signal was activated, causing the crew to switch from autopilot to manual control."
Sci/Tech,"America #39;s earliest space explorers bid farewell Friday to fellow Mercury 7 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, whose toothy grin became a symbol of confidence and graceful daring as his country struggled to open a new frontier."
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. said yesterday that it plans to let people who buy its personal computers upgrade for \$39 from a traditional Microsoft Corp.
Business,A financial industry that had grown comfortable with its regulators is reeling after the New York state attorney general filed charges of wrongdoing and denounced practices that the industry - and its regulators - had viewed as acceptable.
Business,Speculation runs high over which of these companies might buy the Wichita plant -- perhaps by the end of the year. BY MOLLY MCMILLIN.
Business,Apple Computer saw its shares jump 13 percent after it delivered a strong quarterly earnings report. Sales were propelled by burgeoning demand for the iPod digital-music player.
Sports,Titleholder Ernie Els moved within sight of a record sixth World Match Play title on Saturday by solving a putting problem to overcome injured Irishman Padraig Harrington 5 and 4.
Sports,Sergio Garcia waltzed into a share of the lead at nine under after a third-round 68 in the Mallorca Classic. The Spaniard holed from a bunker for birdie on 13 and chipped in for birdie on 17 to join England #39;s Simon Khan.
Sports,"According to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle, Bonds #39; personal weight trainer, Greg Anderson, claimed in a recorded conversation last year that the slugger used an undetectable performance-enhancing drug during the 2003 season."
Sports,Kevin Keegan has revealed that Manchester City would be without Sun Jihai will be out of action for a year with a serious leg injury.
Sports,AUCKLAND: New Zealand produced a superb fight back to hold Australia to a 16-16 draw in the opening game of the Tri-Nations series in Auckland.
Business,NEW YORKCrude oil hit \$55 (US) a barrel yesterday as traders worried over thin heating oil inventories ahead of winter and Federal Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan predicted the soaring costs would not crimp economic growth like in the 1970s.
World,"KABUL : Seven people including two US soldiers died in explosions in Afghanistan, officials said, as early results from historic elections gave President Hamid Karzai a strong lead over his rivals."
World,"Hollywood News: Washington, Oct 16: Italians might think otherwise, but Robert De Niro definitely has no bad intentions towards Italy even though his recent actions seem to suggest otherwise."
World,"KISANGANI, DRCongo : President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began a historic visit to the unstable and war-weary east of his country with a warning that the nation would not accept any further  quot;aggression quot;."
Sports,AUSSIE Troy Bayliss says world champion Valentino Rossi will be unbeatable in today #39;s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix even though Spain #39;s Sete Gibernau has pole position.
Sports,Winger Luke Rooney scored two tries on debut as Australia drew 16-16 with New Zealand in Saturday #39;s series-opening Tri Nations rugby league test.
World,"A UN official calls for more aid for Sudan #39;s Darfur region, saying that 70,000 people have died there since March and the toll is rising by 10,000 every month."
World,"About 70,000 displaced people are thought to have died in Sudan #39;s Darfur region since March, mainly from disease and malnutrition, a UN official says."
Business,"The unraveling of the ailing airline industry picked up speed Friday as a bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority to temporarily cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent, comparing the airline #39;s financial outlook to  quot;a ticking fiscal time bomb "
World," Two US troops were killed and three wounded by a mine detonated by remote control in Afghanistan #39;s southcentral province of Uruzgan, the US military said."
World,A town in the mineral rich Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has fallen to a mysterious group of militants. Going by the name of the Liberation Movement for 
Sports,"Lindsay Davenport of the US returns a shot during a match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the Kremlin Cup tennis tournament in Moscow #39;s Olympic Indoor stadium on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004."
Sports,"Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United was held to a scoreless draw at Birmingham City Saturday while Arsenal extended its league unbeaten streak to 49 games by beating Aston Villa, 3-1."
Sports,France #39;s Richard Gasquet brushed aside American Jeff Morrison 6-1 6-4 in the Metz Open on Saturday to reach his first final of an ATP Tour tournament -- an all-French affair against Jerome Haehnel.
Business," US Airways  said on Saturday it has no current plans to reduce its fleet of aircraft, disputing postings on the Internet that the bankrupt carrier has put planes up for sale."
World, Defending champion Ernie Els and European Ryder Cup hero Lee Westwood clash for the one million pounds first prize in Sunday's final of the World Match Play Championship after winning their semi final matches.
Business," US Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> said on  Saturday it has no current plans to reduce its fleet of  aircraft, disputing postings on the Internet that the bankrupt  carrier has put planes up for sale."
World, Colorado could end up writing an ugly sequel to the Florida election nightmare of four years ago.
World," Having served 17 terms, Illinois Rep. Phil Crane is the most senior Republican in the House. His quest for an 18th is proving difficult and has party strategists scrambling to fend off a challenge from Democrat Melissa Bean."
World, The U.S. military said on Saturday that  reports that Jordanian militant Abu Musab al Zarqawi had been  detained in Iraq were not credible.
World," Sudan on Saturday questioned U.N.  estimates that up to 70,000 people have died from hunger and  disease in its remote Darfur region since a rebellion began 20  months ago."
World, DUSHANBE (Reuters) - Tajikistan on Saturday formally  granted Russian forces in the Central Asian state a permanent  military base in a move Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed  as a guarantee of regional security.
World," HAVANA/MADRID (Reuters) - Cuba said on Saturday it barred  entry to three European lawmakers on a trip to support  dissidents, setting back Spain's campaign to mend frosty ties  between the EU bloc and the communist-ruled island."
Business,"IBM #39;s expected decision to sell its US\$11.5 billion PC business would mark the end of an era and dramatically reshape the systems landscape, posing both opportunities and pitfalls for solution providers."
World,Kofi Annan rejects claims that France and Russia might have been willing to ease sanctions on Iraq in return for oil.
World,"Over the past few years the first fine wines made by former migrant workers, the children of those workers and other Mexican-Americans have been released, winning good reviews."
World," Paris Hilton knows something about nightclubs, so it makes sense the hotel heiress is the inspiration for a handful of clubs that will bear her name..."
World,"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israel's military said Saturday that its 17-day incursion into the northern Gaza Strip struck a heavy blow to Palestinian militants routinely firing makeshift rockets into the country's southern region.    Palestinian residents, however, accused the army of wanton destruction, saying the broad military offensive targeted densely populated areas never used to launch rockets..."
World," A bomb killed two American soldiers and wounded three others in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Saturday, and an attack in an eastern province killed three children and two others on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan..."
World," National security issues such as the war in Iraq and terrorism are dominating voters' attention in the final weeks before Election Day, Associated Press polling found.    Along with security issues like war and terrorism, the economy and health care were near the top of the list of the nation's most important problems in an AP Ipsos poll..."
World, Seventy year old Homer Fink spent eight hours sitting next to a supermarket Halloween display for a flu shot that he wasn't able to get at five other places...
World, Seventy year old Homer Fink spent eight hours sitting next to a supermarket Halloween display to get a flu shot that he wasn't able to get at five other places...
Business,"Stepping up its takeover defense from predator New Zealand Fonterra Co-operative Group, dairy target National Foods said today its shares were worth between \$6.11 and \$6.65 a share."
Sports,"San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds reportedly used undetectable steroids during the 2003 season, the first in which Major League Baseball banned the substance, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday."
World,"BAGHDAD : Bomb blasts rocked five churches in Baghdad and a medic died when a mortar round exploded at a hospital, while the US military said twin car bombs killed four US troops and a translator elsewhere in Iraq."
Sci/Tech," It was the reporters who noticed first. Unable to call their editors while covering the weddings of the rich and famous, they asked the priest why their cell phones never worked at Sacred Heart. His reply: Israeli counterintelligence."
Business,"Crude oil may rise for a sixth week, after reaching a record \$55 a barrel in New York, on concern supply cuts from Norway, Nigeria or Iraq may deter refiners from building winter fuel inventories, a Bloomberg survey shows."
Sports," Ailing St. Louis reliever Steve Kline was unavailable for Game 3 of the NL championship series on Saturday, but Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa hopes the left hander will pitch later this postseason."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Hewlett-Packard Co. and Microsoft Corp. said yesterday that their 2-year-old .Net joint initiative has led to more than 1,000 projects with 700 customers in 39 countries, resulting in \$600 million in revenue."
Sports," Jason White threw for four touchdowns, two each to Travis Wilson and Mark Clayton, and No. 2 Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State 31 21 Saturday."
Sports,"Notre Dame #39;s size and speed took all the drama out of its 41st straight victory over Navy. Ryan Grant ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns for the Fighting Irish, who had little trouble extending their NCAA "
Sports," Drew Stanton passed for 308 yards and ran for 102 more, setting a school record for total offense, to lead Michigan State to a 51 17 victory over No. 19 Minnesota on Saturday."
World, Three rockets were fired in the Afghan capital Kabul late Saturday injuring at least one person in the latest of a string of attacks following landmark elections.
World,"A controversial Italian politician has created a furore by making remarks critical of single mothers. Rocco Buttiglione, who has been proposed as the European Union #39;s new Justice Commissioner, has been quoted "
World,Tajikistan on Saturday formally granted Russian forces in the Central Asian state a permanent military base in a move Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed as a guarantee of regional security.
Sports, Washington Redskins star linebacker LaVar Arrington will miss his fourth straight game after having right knee surgery last month.
Sports," Baseball star Barry Bonds took an  undetectable performance enhancing drug during the 2003 season,  his weight trainer said on a secretly recorded tape, The San  Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday."
Sports," FOXBORO, Mass. (Sports Network) - New England Patriots  running back Corey Dillon is still listed as questionable for  Sunday's game against Seattle with a foot injury."
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Lee Westwood paid  tribute to Miguel Angel Jimenez following his one-hole victory  over the Spaniard in a dramatic World Match Play semi-final at  Wentworth on Saturday."
World, German authorities on Saturday said they were awaiting a formal request from Spain to extradite a Syrian German businessman suspected of being a key al Qaida figure.
Sports,Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson says next week #39;s game against Premier League champions Arsenal is a  #39;must win #39; affair for his struggling side.
Sports,"Jason White threw for four touchdowns, two each to Travis Wilson and Mark Clayton, and No. 2 Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State 31-21 Saturday."
World,"Six people, including three children and two US soldiers, have been reported killed in Afghanistan, a week after millions voted in a landmark election meant to help bring peace back to their war-ravaged nation."
Sports,"The Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday was like a cauldron in which about 40,000 people were sweating profusely but their eyes were still glued to the ground."
Sports,"Michael Hart rushed for 234 yards and No. 14 Michigan rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Illinois 30-19 Saturday, sending the Illini to their 12th consecutive conference loss."
Sports,Ronaldo scored a second-half equalizer Saturday to earn struggling Real Madrid a 1-1 draw against Real Betis in the seventh round of the Spanish league.
Sci/Tech," When President Bush signed Project BioShield into law in July, he said he was immediately making  #36;5.6 billion available to counter such anticipated threats as smallpox genetically engineered to render current vaccines useless."
World," Two U.S. military transport helicopters crashed near Baghdad on Saturday, killing two U.S. soldiers and wounding two others, the U.S. military said."
World," Former president Alberto Fujimori, who is in exile in Japan, headed a  quot;criminal organization quot; that murdered 25 people in the early 1990s, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry told Japan in support of an extradition request against Fujimori."
World,"Two American helicopters crash southwest of Baghdad, with two soldiers killed and two injured."
World,"KOROLYOV, Russia - The Soyuz spacecraft closed in on the international space station at dangerously high speed Saturday, forcing the U.S.-Russian crew to put on the brakes, abandon autopilot and manually dock the Soviet-era capsule in an unplanned and tricky maneuver.    It was a last-minute wrinkle for a crew that had never piloted a Soyuz before..."
Business,"Crude oil futures continued to climb Friday, reaching a record high as decline in the US inventory of heating oil and tight supplies still overshadowed the energy markets."
Sports,"Ronaldo scored only his second league goal of the season to scrape a 1-1 draw for Real Madrid away to Real Betis on Saturday. Real, beaten in their two previous league games, fell "
World,ROME : Italy #39;s disputed nominee for the EU justice and security commissioner #39;s post denied having made new comments denigrating the role of women and said he was being victimized by the media.
Sports,"FRANKFURT, Germany -- Stuttgart stretched its unbeaten record and defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to go to the top of the German league while newcomer Mainz stunned defending champion Werder Bremen 2-1 to jump to third place."
Sports,"Turin, Italy (Sports Network) - Juventus stretched its Serie A lead to five points Saturday with a 2-1 win over second-place Messina in Turin."
Sports,"_ Jason White threw for four touchdowns as Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State 31-to-21 today. Freshman star Adrian Peterson added 130 yards rushing, with all 26 of those coming in the second half."
Sports,PSV Eindhoven was leading host ADO The Hague 2-0 Saturday when the Dutch league match was suspended in the 80th minute because of racist chants from the home fans.
Sports,The most remarkable characteristic of Notre Dame #39;s 27-9 victory over Navy was the utter unremarkability of it. Dog bites man. Hare beats tortoise.
World,"They came with their regimental colors, embroidered flags recording battles in 18th-century India, in the Napoleonic wars, against Ottoman legions in Iraq in World War I, on "
World,year old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of Nottingham schoolgirl Danielle Beccan.
World,"Powell will  quot;hold discussions with senior officials in the three countries on bilateral matters, regional security and stability, and issues such as the global war on terrorism, Iraq, North Korea and the six-party talks, quot; it said."
World,"PRINCE Harry has been cleared of cheating to obtain his art A-level pass, despite a secret tape recording in which he allegedly admitted he did only  #39;a tiny, tiny bit #39; of the course work he submitted for the examination."
World," After a week long advertising blitz, Jordan has abruptly cancelled plans to broadcast a soap opera about Afghanistan after an internet threat to  quot;strike quot; everyone from actors to TV executives if the show portrayed the Taliban in a negative light."
Business,"THE United States looks set on a collision course with the European Union (EU) over their aircraft industries. In recent months, the two giants have been unable to agree on how best to replace a 1992 bilateral "
Business,"This part of Ohio went for George W. Bush four years ago in a 20-point landslide. But the 2,500 screaming, arm-waving supports of Senator John Kerry who jammed "
Business,"When some distressed debt owned by Goldman Sachs finally flat-lined not long ago, the investment bank found itself in possession of some unusual collateral: 800,000 acres of undeveloped land in Tierra del Fuego."
World," Members of the military and their families say the Bush administration underestimated the number of troops needed in Iraq and put too much pressure on inadequately trained National Guard and reserve forces, according to a poll released Saturday."
World," U.S. warplanes struck suspected rebel  targets in the western city of Falluja late on Saturday,  killing three people, but officials denied a report that  Jordanian militant Abu Musab al Zarqawi had been captured  there."
World," SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - A Costa Rican judge on  Saturday put the former head of the Organization of American  States under house arrest for six months while he is  investigated for bribery claims, judicial officials said."
Sports,"Ernie Els and Lee Westwood will meet Sunday in the finals of the HSBC World Match Play Championship. Els, looking for a sixth win in this event, posted a 5  amp; 4 victory over Padraig Harrington on Saturday."
Sports,British Open winner Tom Lehman and Brent Geiberger shared the lead after the third round of the Greensboro Classic on Saturday. Lehman continued 
Sports,"The gale that engulfed England #39;s footballers against Azerbaijan in Baku on Wednesday night would have had ominous significance in the times of Samuel Pepys, when a superstitious populace believed "
Sports,"St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Marquis could be miffed at what could be considered a demotion, being  quot;bumped quot; to Sunday #39;s Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Houston Astros."
Business,"Once Wall Street stalwarts, the future of Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley are now being questioned - a sign of the broad changes in the financial landscape in recent years."
World,"Darfur was about 10,000, blaming malnutrition and disease. He said the figure of 70,000 did not take into account deaths from violence."
World,"London, Oct. 16: Prince Harry was cleared yesterday of cheating in his art A-level by the examination board that set and marked his papers."
Business,"At a time when the airlines are facing their most difficult challenges in recent history, they are running through one chief executive after another."
Business,"Does replacing personal income and payroll taxes with a national sales tax, an idea President Bush has shown interest in, help the U.S. tax system?"
Business,"The dollar's strength is surprising, given the record current account deficit, but some forecasters say that strength will continue into next year."
World, Seventy year old Homer Fink spent eight hours sitting next to a supermarket Halloween display for a flu shot that he wasn't able to get at five other places...
Sci/Tech,"Apple celebrated yesterday when it announced that they have sold now more than 150 million songs via their iTunes Music Store. Despite some reports that overall traffic to online music stores has dropped, Apple #39;s "
Sports,Oklahoma wide receiver Mark Clayton scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Sooners #39; 31-21 come-from-behind win over Kansas State Saturday in Manhattan.
Sports,Referee Rene Temmink ended the Dutch first division match between ADO Den Haag and PSV Eindhoven 10 minutes early on Saturday after taking exception to insulting chants aimed at him by the home fans.
Sports,CELTIC enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Hearts overnight as the visitors paid a heavy price for trying to frustrate the Scottish Premier League leaders.
World,"In Afghanistan, seven people including two US soldiers died in explosions as early results from historic elections gave President Hamid Karzai a strong lead over his rivals."
World,"DOHA: State television channels of Qatar and Jordan announced on Saturday that they would not broadcast a series on a love story set in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan for technical reasons, a day after Islamists issued threats against the Jordanian "
World,MADRID : A political row erupted after Spain and the Netherlands vehemently protested Cuba #39;s refusal to grant entry to three parliamentary deputies who had arrived in Havana to meet Cuban dissidents.
Sci/Tech,"_ One of NASA #39;s first astronauts, Oklahoma native L. Gordon Cooper Jr., was remembered at the Johnson Space Center as not too bad of a water skier, not too bad of a pilot, but a heck of a good astronaut."
Sports,Ernie Els will attempt to win a record sixth World Match Play Championship today after overwhelming Padraig Harrington 5  amp; 4 in the semi-final yesterday.
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that his expensively restructured squad deserves to be written off as serious Premiership title challengers.
Sports,"Giants slugger Barry Bonds is at the center of another steroids controversy after statements made by his trainer. In Saturday #39;s San Francisco Chronicle, Bonds #39; personal trainer Greg Anderson claimed on tape "
Sports,"Kansas State had Oklahoma on the run for a brief portion of the first half in Saturday #39;s game in Manhattan. But the Cats literally and figuratively dropped the ball, and Oklahoma - on offense and defense - proceeded "
Sci/Tech,"The surviving astronauts of the Mercury 7 offered tribute Friday to compatriot Gordon  quot;Gordo quot; Cooper, who died Oct. 4. At a memorial gathering at Johnson Space Center in Houston, former US Sen."
Business,"Yesterday, China #39;s #1 search giant, Baidu reported a quadrupling of sales. And on Tuesday, Yahoo! announced that their profits have tripled thanks to online advertising."
Business,"National City Corp. (NCC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose a greater-than-expected 72 percent, helped by a recent acquisition and its consumer and corporate banking businesses."
Sports,Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson flooded the pitch with strikers in a bid to steal a victory that he hoped would prevent Arsenal and Chelsea disappearing over the Premiership horizon.
Business,"A Scottish banker who was told last week he will be extradited to America under new anti-terror legislation to face fraud charges and a possible 35 years in jail, has said his human rights were ignored."
Sports,"Houston Astros #39; Jeff Kent homers in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Saturday Oct. 16, 2004."
Sports,"Jason White passed for 256 yards and four touchdowns Saturday as second-ranked Oklahoma overcame Kansas State, 31-21. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner was completed 20-of-31 passes and had one intercepted."
Sports,"A week after getting past California despite being badly beaten statistically, No. 1 Southern Cal took command early against Arizona State and routed the 15th-ranked Sun Devils 45-7 Saturday."
Sports,Eredivisie leader PSV Eindhoven #39;s match at ADO Den Haag was abandoned late in the second half due to crowd trouble while Ajax suffered a shock home defeat on Saturday.
World,"One of Britains top military analysts has described the plan to send the Black Watch regiment to back up American troops in Iraqs most dangerous areas as a critical, serious and ultimately unnecessary decision that makes no logistical sense "
World,"Chief of General Staff Lt.- Gen. Moshe Ya #39;alon has decided there are no grounds to oust the Givati company commander who allegedly shot schoolgirl Iman al-Hams, 13, at close range and reportedly  quot;verified the kill quot; on October 5 near Rafah."
Sports," Roger Clemens hopped off the mound, pumped his right fist and muttered to himself all the way to the dugout. His work was done and the Houston Astros were exactly where they wanted to be  #151; right back in the NL championship series. Pitching to save the Astros' season, Clemens came through. He slowed down St. Louis for seven innings, closer Brad Lidge finished off the Cardinals and Houston went on to win 5 2 Saturday, cutting its deficit to 2 1."
Sports," No bullpen collapse by the Houston Astros this time. Brad Lidge was on the mound. The Astros closer allowed just one hit and struck out five in two innings Saturday, protecting Houston's lead and helping the Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5 2 in Game 3 of the NL championship series."
Sports," Nobody could call Southern California lucky after this game. Dominant would be a better description. A week after getting past California despite being badly beaten statistically, No. 1 Southern Cal took command early against Arizona State and routed the 15th ranked Sun Devils 45 7 Saturday."
Sports, Jason Campbell passed for a career high 297 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 4 Auburn to a 38 20 rout of Arkansas on Saturday.
Sports, The Washington Redskins signed Ola Kimrin on Saturday to replace injured kicker John Hall.
Sports, Cedric Benson rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns and No. 9 Texas shook off a post Oklahoma hangover Saturday with a 28 20 win over Missouri.
Sports, Roger Clemens pitched seven gritty  innings and Houston batters belted three home runs as the  Astros beat the St Louis Cardinals 5 2 in Game Three of the  National League Championship Series Saturday.
Sports," GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct 16 (Reuters) - British Open  winner Tom Lehman and Brent Geiberger shared the lead after the  third round of the Greensboro Classic Saturday."
Sports,"Roger Clemens resuscitates the Astros' NLCS hopes with seven strong innings to lead Houston to a 5-2 win over St. Louis, cutting the Cardinals' series lead to 2-1."
Sports,"Fans around FedEx Field are beginning to wonder if Coach Joe Gibbs might yank veteran Mark Brunell, but Gibbs reiterated he has no plans to change quarterbacks."
Sports,ranked Southern California makes a statement with a dominating 45 7 victory over fifteenth ranked Arizona State on Saturday.
Sports,Howard quarterback Marcus Moreno runs for a six-yard touchdown to give the Bison a 42-35 overtime win over Morgan State.
Sports,"Jason White throws four touchdowns and No. 2 Oklahoma overcomes its own mistakes to beat Kansas State, 31-21, on Saturday."
Sports,"BALTIMORE, Oct. 16 -- John Itati had this crazy idea about three months ago. Why not try to run a marathon?"
World," A new skyscraper in London popularly dubbed the  quot;erotic gherkin quot; for its curvaceous shape has won one of Britain's top architecture prizes, organisers announced."
World," A fund raising e mail from a Democratic congressional candidate contained a hidden expletive directed at his opponent, a newspaper reported Saturday."
World," SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - A Costa Rican judge on  Saturday put the former head of the Organization of American  States under house arrest for six months, while he is  investigated for bribery claims, judicial officials said."
Business,DIAGNOSING the problems faced by Europes car industry isnt rocket science - but listening to Europes auto bosses youd think the causes of the malaise were unfathomable.
Sports,"Saturdays two games in Serie A saw Juventus survive a late scare to call a halt to newly-promoted Messina #39;s unbeaten run, winning 2-1, while Vincenzo Montella underlined his excellent current form with a superb goal for Roma in a storm-interrupted 2-0 "
World,THE judge who presided at opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirais 20-month treason trial in Zimbabwe is a corrupt placeman who last year grabbed a prize white-owned farm for himself.
World,"Mark Ontonio Kelly, 20, is accused of killing the 14-year-old in the early hours of last Saturday as she returned home with friends from Nottinghams annual Goose Fair."
Business,"Oil prices and Chinas monetary competitiveness are blamed for the last August 54 billion US dollars trade deficit, the second highest in recent United States history."
Sci/Tech,Russian crew had to turn off autopilot yesterday and manually moor its Soyuz spacecraft to the international space station after an unidentified glitch resulted 
Sports,WENTWORTH: European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer #39;s exploits in the World Match Play Championship finally came to an end here yesterday when he lost 2 and 1 to Miguel Angel Jimenez in their quarter-final clash.
Sports,"The Houston Astros, down two games to none heading into Game 3 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series, knew they could absolutely not "
Sports,"The Buckeye attempt to bounce back from two straight losses ended with a resounding thud today, falling to Iowa 33-7. Both Justin Zwick and Troy Smith played, but the Buckeye offense stalled and the Buckeye defense could not stop a fine effort by Iowa "
Sports,"THE Hearts manager, Craig Levein, decided it would be more useful to catch a flight to Holland than watch the second half of yesterdays match."
World,Explosions damaged churches in Baghdad yesterday and the US military reported the deaths of four more American troops in bomb attacks elsewhere in Iraq.
World,"Italy #39;s would-be European Commissioner, Rocco Buttiglione - already notorious for his view that homosexuality is a sin - has caused fresh outrage this weekend by telling a conference in northern Italy that single mothers are  #39;not very good #39;."
World,"A Costa Rican judge on Saturday put the former head of the Organization of American States under house arrest for six months, while he is investigated for bribery claims, judicial officials said."
Sports," Red Sox ace Curt Schilling's right ankle was nothing worse than sore on Saturday, a day after he tested it with hopes of returning to the Boston rotation before the end of the playoffs."
Business,"The world will be living with volatile oil prices for years to come, but this year #39;s price spike should not be serious enough to push the country into a recession, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday."
Business,Three former bankers with the UK #39;s NatWest bank were told on Friday that they should be extradited to the US to face fraud charges connected to the collapsed energy company Enron.
Business,Sempra Energy LNG said Oct. 12 that it signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 3.7 million tons of liquefied natural gas per year from Indonesia for its proposed terminal just south of the US border from BP PLC and its partner Tangguh LNG.
Business,"Cindy K. Andreotti, as MCI #39;s president of enterprise sales, and Seth D. Blumenfeld, as head of international sales. Robert D. McTeer Jr."
Business,"The FBI and New York police detectives have unearthed the mob equivalent of an elephant graveyard. Descending on Ruby Street, in a far-flung corner of Queens, the agents dug for a week in watery soil."
Business,"Two new Web services launched last week that aim to help people tap their friends for tips about where to eat, shop and play. On Thursday, the event-planning service Evite (www."
Sci/Tech,The US space agency NASA says incorrectly installed switches are the likely cause of the crash earlier this year of the Genesis space capsule.
Sci/Tech,"The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or CITES, in Bangkok has concluded, with conservationists and many of the 166 member nations supportive of steps taken to regulate the trade in rare species."
Sci/Tech," The Walt Disney Co. is taking a series of steps to address cultural sensitivities as it prepares to open Hong Kong Disneyland a little more than a year from now, the company #39;s president said."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 4, 2004, on the 47th anniversary of Russia #39;s launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, history was again made in space."
Sports, Ouch. There really is no other way to describe the New York Yankees trouncing of the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday night.
Sports,"Defending champion Ernie Els beat Padraig Harrington 5 and 4 yesterday to move into the final of the World Match Play Championship in Virginia Water, England, and stay on course for a record sixth title."
Sports,"Grace Park, her caddie - and fans - were poking around in the desert brush alongside the 18th fairway desperately looking for her ball."
Sports,Cubic Expression #39;s main objection to the Glazer family #39;s 300p-per-share bid for its 29 per cent stake in Manchester United was that the bid was not unconditional.
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reopened the wounds of last seasons controversial clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford by branding the Gunners as a mob who got away with murder.
Sports,BERLIN : Bayern Munich tasted their first home defeat of the season with Schalke 04 grabbing a late 1-0 victory at the Olympic Stadium.
Sports,"CONCORD - When the fastest car in the race went out, it opened the door for everybody else. And that was six of the 10 drivers in the Chase for the Championship and it opened the door for a clean sweep."
Sports,"MADRID, Oct 16 (AFP) - A trademark poacher #39;s strike from Ronaldo saved Real Madrid #39;s blushes at Real Betis on Saturday as his second-half effort rescued a point in a 1-1 draw."
Sports,Serie A leaders Juventus ended Messina #39;s unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 win over the Sicilian club on Saturday. Goals from Uruguayan Marcelo Zalayeta and European 
Sports,"Friendship is one thing, competition quite another. That was apparent when reporters asked Juwan Howard and Liu Wei about playing against friends, Chris Webber and Yao Ming, in the China Games."
Sports," quot;Everybody on the sideline was saying,Dont get complacent, the game is not over, quot; sophomore linebacker George Hall said."
Sports,"Little Rock, AR -- Dwyane Wade scored 20 points, including eight in the decisive third quarter, to lead the Miami Heat to an 83-74 win over the Detroit Pistons, 83-74, in preseason action."
Sports,"(Boston-AP, Oct. 17, 2004) _ The New York Yankees put on a record-setting offensive display in routing Boston 19-to-8 to win Game Three of the American League Championship Series."
World,"Australia may try to negotiate a new defense and security treaty with Indonesia, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Sunday. A bilateral security agreeement the two neighbors "
World,"The former president of the Organization of American States was returning to Costa Rica on Friday to answer questions about whether he accepted kickbacks, government officials said."
Sports,Ronaldo scored only his second league goal of the season to give Real Madrid a 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday and salvage a point from another mediocre display.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan: Interim leader Hamid Karzai has moved far ahead of his rivals in early results from Afghanistan #39;s first-ever presidential elections as ballot counting -- delayed over alleged irregularities -- has gathered speed."
World,"KINSHASA, Congo, Oct. 16 -- President Joseph Kabila of Congo visited territory in the country #39;s northeast formerly held by rebels for the first time since taking power in 2001, his spokesman said Saturday."
Business," Shares of long distance phone companies AT T Corp.  and MCI Inc.  have plunged about 20 percent this year, but potential buyers seem to be holding out for clearance sales."
World, Egypt's foreign minister said Saturday that his country would not invite Iraqi opposition groups to a high level conference on Iraqi elections planned next month at an Egyptian resort.
World," Seven people including two US soldiers died in explosions in Afghanistan, officials said, as early results from historic elections gave President Hamid Karzai a strong lead over his rivals."
World," Newspaper endorsements in the 2004 presidential campaign between President Bush, a Republican, and Sen. John Kerry, a Democrat."
Business," Tokyo stocks are expected to stick to a  narrow range this week as investors focus on a flood of U.S.  earnings, soaring oil prices and the race for the White House."
Sports,Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes to move closer to the all-time season record as the Indianapolis Colts routed the visiting Tennessee Titans 51-24 in the NFL on Sunday.
World," Russia agreed Thursday to send warships to help NATO naval patrols that monitor suspicious vessels in the Mediterranean, part of a push for closer counterterrorism cooperation between Moscow and the western alliance."
World," China will try to nudge North Korea to  resume stalled talks on ending its nuclear programs when  Pyongyang's No. 2 leader visits on Monday, but economic issues  will also be high on the agenda."
Business,"Americans are fixated on nutrition, freshness and convenience -- and in the minds of consumers, industry analysts say, old-fashioned cans do not stack up."
Business,"Even with the use of home accounting software, investors should still establish a filing system for paper receipts, warranties, tax records, bank statements and other essential documents."
World," Zhao Ziyang, toppled as China's  Communist Party chief for opposing the army crackdown on the  1989 Tiananmen Square protests, turned 85 on Sunday in poor  health and living his 15th year under house arrest."
Business,"Does replacing personal income and payroll taxes with a national sales tax, an idea President Bush has shown interest in, help the U.S. tax system?"
World,"More than 90 of Africans are proud of their continent, a new survey conducted for the BBC shows."
World,"A significant number of patients who have their stomachs stapled develop nerve damage in their extremities, research has found."
World,"Many detainees at Guantnamo Bay were regularly subjected to harsh and coercive treatment, several people who worked in the prison said in recent interviews."
World," The Yankees kept circling the bases, battering Boston's beleaguered pitching staff. By the time the long, long night ended with a devastating 19 8 rout over the Red Sox, the dreaded New Yorkers were just one game away from a shocking sweep..."
World," Explosions hit five churches in Baghdad, and two U.S. Army helicopters crashed elsewhere in the capital, killing two American soldiers and wounding two others, as violence flared while Iraqi Muslims began marking the holy month of Ramadan..."
World,"  Astan Belikoyev knows what people are saying. They don't say it to his face. If anyone did, he noted bitterly, he would probably punch them in the face."
World,"BAGHDAD, Oct. 16 -- Two U.S. military transport helicopters crashed Saturday night in southwestern Baghdad, killing two soldiers and bringing to six the number of American servicemen reported killed in violence across Iraq over the past two days."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe has apparently pulled the plug on its effort to orchestrate denial of service attacks against selected spammers. Earlier last week, the online community/portal company "
Sports,"Grace Park built a four-shot lead at the Samsung World Championship Friday with a tournament record, 36-hole total of 15-under 129."
Business,"  PeopleSoft #39;s revision this week to its customer rebate program has brought it much closer to meeting Oracle #39;s concerns that the measure represents an unacceptable obstacle to its bid for its rival, a judge reportedly said Friday."
Sports,"Orlando Cabrera may be new to the Red Sox and to this business of Red Sox-Yankees playoffs. He may be as far away as he could get from his previous baseball outpost, Montreal, where the Expos drew closet crowds."
Sports,What #39;s the fun in almost a half-century of losing? That #39;s the question Navy asks each and every year that it plays Notre Dame and contained within it is the more abstract question: What #39;s 
World,"BOMBAY : India #39;s Congress-led alliance held onto power in the nation #39;s richest state, Maharashtra, after winning the most seats in assembly elections and dealing a humiliating defeat to the opposition Hindu nationalists."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq A US soldier assigned to Task Force Olympia has died of wounds suffered in a car bomb attack in the northern city of Mosul."
Sci/Tech," At first glance, Les Seules might look like an all girl rock band  #151; complete with sassy attitudes and fawning male groupies  #151; but the Swedish septuplet doesn't play instruments. They play competitive video games."
Sci/Tech," The Soyuz spacecraft closed in on the international space station at dangerously high speed Saturday, forcing the U.S. Russian crew to put on the brakes, abandon autopilot and manually dock the Soviet era capsule in an unplanned and tricky maneuver."
Sci/Tech," SpaceShipOne visionary Peter Diamandis wasn't thinking about history as he stood in the Mojave desert and watched a small, shuttlecock shaped craft glide back to Earth having nudged the edge of space."
Sci/Tech," Shuttle buses without drivers, trains floating on magnetic fields and other visions of the future will be on display at Japan's world fair next year. But Expo 2005's centerpiece will be rooted deep in the past  #151; the frozen remains of a woolly mammoth."
Sci/Tech, The Habo No. 1 looks like any one of the legions of Volkswagen sedans in China. But a peek under the hood reveals an array of chrome canisters in place of the usual engine.
Sci/Tech,"\\For the last few days I've been using MySQLs ALTER and REPAIR table\functionality and its caused tons of countless problems and a great deal of lost\sleep.\\The first problem I noticed was that for large tables ALTER TABLE was taking\hours!  Lets say you have a 30G table.  Good luck altering it as the default\MySQL configuration will probably take 100 or more hours.\\In MySQLs defense there are a number of variables you can use to increase the\performance of an ALTER but the problem is that the two major ones\(myisam_max_extra_sort_file_size, and myisam_max_sort_file_size) can't be set at\runtime (during an ALTER). If these are set too low MySQL will revert to a\""Repair with keycache"" strate ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\For the last few days I've been addicted to Ghost in the Shell - Stand Alone\Complex .  I'm not a huge Anime fan as everything I've ran across in the past\seems to target 15 year old girls.  SAC is clearly different and can stand\alongside the Matrix and any other major Science Fiction released in the last 10\years.\\SAC is set in the year 2030 - obviously there's been a great deal of\technological achievement since 2004 including ubiquitous Internet, AI, and\cybernetic enhancements.\\The main characters in the story all have cybernetic modifications ranging from\a few implants all the way up to entire body replacement.  The protagonist,\Major Motoko Kusanagi, is almost entirely cybernetic,  ...\\"
World, Israel's military said Saturday that its 17 day incursion into the northern Gaza Strip struck a heavy blow against Palestinian militants routinely firing makeshift rockets into the country's southern region.
World,A law allowing Brazil's air force to shoot down suspected drug planes comes into force on Sunday.
Business,"Customer traffic fell in the past week from a year earlier, Wal-Mart said Saturday in a report on its comparable-store sales. Free!"
Sports," No bullpen collapse by the Houston Astros this time. Brad Lidge was on the mound. The Astros closer allowed just one hit and struck out five in two innings Saturday, protecting a lead and helping Houston beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5 2 in Game 3 of the NL championship series."
Sci/Tech,  Microsoft said Friday that a version of its hotly anticipated  quot;Halo 2 quot; video game had been leaked onto various venues on the Internet nearly a month before its planned official release.
Sports," Roger Clemens has pitched as many important games as any pitcher of his generation, including nine All Star games and seven World Series outings."
Sports,"SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16 -- Barry Bonds #39;s weight trainer said on a secretly recorded tape that the San Francisco Giants star took an undetectable performance-enhancing drug during the 2003 season, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday."
Sports," Geoff McArthur caught two of Aaron Rodgers' career high four touchdown passes, and eighth ranked California racked up 550 total yards in a 45 28 victory over UCLA on Saturday."
World,"A suicide bomber in Qaim drove a vehicle packed with explosives into four American soldiers, killing all of them. The US military also confirms that one of their soldiers was killed in Mosul."
World,"JAKARTA, Oct 17 (AFP) - Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri will not attend the swearing in of her successor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the country #39;s first directly-elected leader, a close aide said Sunday."
Sports, The San Jose Earthquakes clinched the final playoff spot in the Western Conference by tying the Dallas Burn 2 2 on Saturday night in the season finale for both teams.
Business,"MOSCOW, Dec 3 (AFP) - Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi arrives Monday in Moscow for the first time since taking office six months ago with hopes of soothing tensions over Russia #39;s opposition to the US-led war in his ravaged nation."
Sports,Scott Starks returned a Purdue fumble 40 yards for a touchdown with 2 minutes 36 seconds remaining to put Wisconsin ahead to stay.
Sports,"Yankees' bats pound the Boston Red Sox to the brink of elimination with 22 hits in a 19-8 slaughter on Saturday night, giving New York a commanding 3-0 series advantage."
Sports,"United and the MetroStars provided MLS with its first genuine rivalry during the league's inaugural season, and it resumes when the teams meet in the regular season finale Sunday."
Sports,Jarvis Hayes is keeping Jared Jeffries out of the conversation when it comes to discussing who will start at samll forward for the Wizards.
Sports,Scott Starks returns a fumble by Purdue QB Kyle Orton 40 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes to lift No. 10 Wisconsin to a 20-17 win over No. 5 Purdue.
Sports,"Trainer Kenny Cox triumphantly returns to the Pimlico track with a new stud and a well-monied owner to win the \$50,000 Sonny Hine Stakes on Saturday."
Sports,Kansas City secures the top seed in the Western Conference on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles.
Business,MOSCOW The stakes are high in the much-publicized feud between the Kremlin and the Russian oil giant Yukos - so high that the outcome of that battle will shape how the country #39;s energy industry grows in 2005 and beyond.
Business,"Investors hit the rewind button on Netflix Inc. shares Friday, sending the DVD rental company #39;s stock down 41 percent amid an intensifying price war."
Business,"When I saw a young guy on the escalator, a large television on his shoulder and a gleam of triumph in his eye, I knew I was where I belonged."
Business,  Recent missteps by a Canadian bank #39;s incursion into US territory aren #39;t dampening the momentum of an invasion from the North.
Business,  Sitting in a wooded campsite at Raft West Virginia in Fayetteville this past Monday with fog piled up thick in the New River Gorge got me to thinking: WWMD?
Sports,"Beautifully colored leaves, warm days, chilly nights, high school football and ah, yes, October baseball. Like most things in nature, fall is predictable."
Sports,"  A revival of sorts took place here at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday. The Florida State Seminoles, infected the past few years by a bad case of fall from grace, rose up against the "
Sci/Tech, When  #36;100 buys a pocket sized gadget that can store decades' worth of appointments and addresses    and  #36;200 gets you one that also serves as a digital photo album and MP3 player    why would anybody want to spend  #36;400 or  #36;500 on a new Palm or Pocket PC handheld?
World,  Weekend counting shows interim President Hamid Karzai is well ahead of his rivals and on course to become Afghanistan #39;s first popularly elected leader.
World,A US request for British troops to move up to Baghdad to allow American forces to be pulled out for a possible attack on Fallujah is prompting fears from both troops and politicians 
World,"An Iraqi man prays with his beads as others gather outside a destroyed church following an explosion in Baghdad, 16 October 2004. Bombs exploded near five churches around Baghdad this morning followed by a "
World,Minister of Foreign Affairs Mark Chen (  ) yesterday denied allegations that the ministry was conducting dollar diplomacy under the guise of foreign aid to Costa Rica.
Sci/Tech,"\\Chris Alden blogged  the other day about Rojo going past 800k feeds in our\index:\\""We indexed our 800,000th feed yesterday, making Rojo one of the largest feed\search services already. If your RSS or Atom feed is NOT indexed by Rojo\already, all you need to do is to enter that feed into the ""Add Channel""\window on the right side of the Content tab, and we will add it. All of the\feeds we've indexed are searchable in the ""Search Rojo"" window, also on the\right side of the Content tab. Please let us know what you think of our\search!""\\We're quickly finding new feeds.  The feed discovery seems to be pretty\steady. The on difference between Rojo and Technorati  is that they track\weblogs *and* ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"When \$100 buys a pocket-sized gadget that can store decades' worth of appointments -- and \$200 gets you one that also serves as a digital photo album and MP3 player -- why would anybody spend up to \$500 on a new Palm or Pocket PC handheld? <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Two new Web services launched last week aim to help people tap their friends for tips about where to eat, shop and play. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Competitors' attempts to beat back Apple's dominant hardware with devices offering more storage, a lower price -- or both virtues -- have gone nowhere.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"Robert McTeer, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, is leaving after 13 years to become chancellor of the Texas A amp;M System."
Sports,"The University of Illinois football team was looking for a turnaround Saturday at windswept Memorial Stadium. Instead, a potential upset of No."
World,"day Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip, the biggest in four years, came to an end after the army withdrew from the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza."
World,"AU PRINCE (AFP)   Haitian Prime Minister Gerard Latortue warned members of exiled president Jean Bertrand Aristide #39;s Lavalas party that  quot;violence would lead them nowhere, quot; and invited them to  quot;join the electoral process which would be scrupulously "
Sci/Tech,"A new crew arrived safely at the International Space Station on Saturday morning, despite a glitch that required the cosmonaut pilot to manually fly their Soyuz spaceship the last few hundred feet to its parking spot."
Sci/Tech,"Red spruce trees in New England and upstate New York suffered severe damage last winter, University of Vermont researchers have found."
Sports,"The New York Yankees, having won the taut pitchers #39; duel in Game 2, took Game 3 of the American League Championship Series to the other end of the spectrum."
Sports,"Putting aside talk this might be his final game, Clemens focused on something more important - pitching to save the Astros #39; season."
Sports,"Valentino Rossi clinched his fourth straight MotoGP world championship, winning the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. The 25-year-old Yamaha racer, an eight-time winner this season, passed Spain #39;s Sete Giberneau "
Sports,"Palm Desert, CA (Sports Network) - Grace Park posted a one-under 71 Saturday and holds a three-stroke lead after three rounds of the Samsung World Championship."
Sports,"The Australian press (headlines above) is eulogising Shane Warnes eminently well deserved record-breaking achievement. Among those applauding the feat is former Australian captain Steve Waugh, who has written "
Sports, There will be 100 yard games that Zach Miller will treasure more than Saturday #39;s. Such is the problem with a first coming in a 45 7 loss that everyone from Arizona State would like to soon forget.
Sports,"Navy had one opening, one sliver of a chance to make it a game against Notre Dame yesterday. After the Midshipmen drove 81 yards for a field goal midway through the "
Sports,Kurt Busch set a relatively modest goal for Saturday night #39;s Nascar race at Lowe #39;s Motor Speedway. Forget about winning. On arguably his worst track on the Nextel Cup 
World,"India #39;s ruling Congress party, flush with an election win in the state that is the heart of finance and film, will now be better armed to deal with demanding communist allies, newspapers and analysts said on Sunday."
World," Florida Gov. Jeb Bush ignored advice to throw out a flawed felon voter list before it went out to county election offices despite warnings from state officials, according to a published report Saturday."
World,Valentino Rossi is crowned world champion with victory at the Australian MotoGP.
World," A stolen truck filled with suspected illegal immigrants sped away from deputies and rolled over at a busy intersection near an Army post Saturday, causing an 11 car crash that killed six people and seriously injured 15, sheriff's officials said.    Passengers were thrown from the truck as it struck a center median and began to spiral, hitting vehicles waiting at a turn lane, Deputy Chief Randy Redmond of the Sierra Vista Fire Department said..."
Sports,"  On the baseball beauty scale, Saturday #39;s American League Championship Series game between the Yankees and Red Sox ranks right there alongside Roseanne #39;s screechy rendition of the national anthem in San Diego in 1990, Pete Rose #39;s 1970s hairdo "
Business," The head of RBC Centura Bank has stepped down, and his successor will run the bank out of Raleigh rather than Rocky Mount, where the bank is based."
Business,  New rules approved this week by the Federal Communications Commission are aimed at making high speed Internet available to more Americans.
Business,"DUBLIN : Aer Lingus said that about 1,600 employees applied before a deadline for redundancy packages offered by the Irish state airline, which aims to reduce its workforce by 1,325 to 2,668 over three years."
Sci/Tech,"MUMBAI: Even as Walt Disney is working overtime to have everything in place for what now looks increasingly like a year-end coming out party for its three channels in India, the going is not quite so smooth in neighbouring China."
Sports,"Astros 5, Cardinals 2, St. Louis leads series 2-1 Roger Clemens isn #39;t done yet, and neither are the Astros. Putting aside talk this might be his final game, Clemens focused on "
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been warned not to put British troops in Iraq in danger merely as a political gesture to the American administration.
World,The decision by the European Parliament #39;s Civil Liberties Committee to reject the nomination of Rocco Buttiglione as European Commissioner for Justice and Security over his comments on homosexuality and marriage is very unfortunate.
Sci/Tech,A Soyuz spacecraft with a replacement crew for the International Space Station docked safely with the orbiting complex.
Sci/Tech,"While Nobel prizes are given for past performance, other types of inducement prizes are intended to spur innovation. Do they do the job?"
Business,"October 17, 2004 --  quot;The impact of the current surge in oil prices, though noticeable, is likely to prove less consequential to economic growth and inflation than in the 1970s."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. is on the brink of filing for bankruptcy, with the coming weeks critical. This weekend, the airline continues negotiations with its pilots union in Hollywood in order "
Business,The US Financial Accounting Standards Board agreed to delay by six months implementation of a rule that will force companies to treat employee stock options as an expense.
Business,BY JOANN MILLS LAING. HEALTH Savings Accounts (HSAs) are the first step in a profound and dra matic transformation of the Ameri can health-care system.
Sci/Tech,"Now that the iPod and its little brother, the iPod mini, have gobbled up the overwhelming majority of the MP3-player market, what #39;s a competitor to do?"
Sci/Tech,Decisions made at a key conservation meeting are good news for big and quirky fish and commercially prized trees. Several species will enjoy extra protection against trade following rulings made at the Convention 
Sports,"Defending champion Ernie Els beat Padraig Harrington, 5 and 4, Saturday to move into the final of the World Match Play Championship in Wentworth, England, and stay on course for a record sixth title."
Sports,"Ailing Davenport loses: A weakened Lindsay Davenport lost to defending champion Anastasia Myskina 6-4, 7-6 (7-1) yesterday in the Kremlin Cup semifinals in Moscow but still will regain the No."
Sports,  What #39;s in store today for Boston #39;s beleaguered pitching staff? Scheduled starter Tim Wakefield volunteered to work in relief on Saturday and threw 3 1/3 innings.
Sports,"Bobby Jackson hit a pair of late three-pointers Sunday to lift the Sacramento Kings to a 91-89 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets, as the NBA wrapped up its first games in China."
Sports,"Marcus Wilson has been the invisible man on Notre Dame #39;s football roster. The 5-11, 202-pound senior tailback from Staten Island had his moments at Poly Prep, once rushing for 358 yards against Valley Forge Prep in 2000."
Sports,The baseball community expressed concern for the sport after The Chronicle reported that Barry Bonds #39; weight trainer claimed in a secretly recorded conversation that the superstar used an  quot;undetectable quot; performance- enhancing drug during the 2003 season.
Sports,"Spin bowler Anil Kumble took three wickets as India reduced Australia to 150-4 in its second innings at stumps on the third day of the second cricket Test, a lead of only nine runs."
Sports,Valentino Rossi secured his fourth consecutive MotoGP world championship in style with a thrilling win in the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
Sports,Those waiting for USC to deliver a dominant performance were rewarded Saturday with Trojans #39; most complete effort thus far. Was it actually suggested that USC might be overrated?
World,SYDNEY : Australia said it was considering signing a new security agreement with Indonesia to replace a treaty between the countries that was scrapped when Canberra sent troops into East Timor in 1999.
World,Germany has cleared the way for the extradition to Spain of an Arab businessman long accused by the United States of financing al Qaeda and investigated 
World,"  The cargo jet that crashed in flames off the end of a Halifax International Airport runway last week had two engines replaced in the weeks leading up to the accident, investigators revealed yesterday."
Business," African chicken farmers risk ruin from massive imports of European frozen poultry at less than a third of their prices, say organisers of a campaign by French non government organisations to protect the home grown African market."
World," Security forces have captured four suspected militants, an Interior Ministry spokesman said Sunday, the latest detentions in a Saudi crackdown on Islamic extremists in the kingdom."
World," The New York Times endorsed John Kerry for president, becoming the first major US daily to announce its presidential preference, and was joined by small papers in the swing states of Ohio and Minnesota in backing the Democratic senator."
World," NATO and Russia vowed to boost cooperation in fighting terrorism, notably firming up plans for Russian ships to join an Alliance counter terror operation in the Mediterranean."
World," Germany has cleared the way for the  extradition to Spain of an Arab businessman long accused by the  United States of financing al Qaeda and investigated by German  authorities for links to the Sept. 11 ""Hamburg cell."""
Business,"Crude oil's record-breaking run is not hitting consumer demand in France, the fastest growing euro zone economy, says budget minister Dominique Bussereau."
World,US forces and Iraqi militants exchange tank and mortar fire on the eastern edge of the western city of Falluja.
Business,"Harvard University's \$12 billion man doesn't wear a tie, takes the subway to work, and eats his lunch in the cafeteria on the fourth floor of the Federal Reserve Building. Jack Meyer is a person of few pretensions, but strong beliefs."
Business,"Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly concluded that Kohl's Department Stores violated a state law that prohibits false advertising of sale prices, but he decided not to prosecute the company because the retailer convinced him the case was not worth pursuing."
Business,"It has become a monthly ritual. The government issues its jobs report, the numbers are disappointing, and the excuses begin. Employers are not hiring because of the high price of oil, fear of terrorism, uncertainty about the election, and because the dog ate their homework. (I made that last one up.)"
Business,"Q: Is it appropriate for my boss to ask me point-blank if I'm looking for another job? I find it rather rude. I don't think this is anyone's business, especially my manager's. What's a suitable response?"
Business,We should all have such luck: Bobby Britton won \$4 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery and wants to get a second opinion on what to do.
Business,  I'm so disorganized that I missed the chance to celebrate Get Organized Week.
Business,What do you get when you buy long-term care insurance? An unproven product sold by an industry in turmoil that will cost you a small fortune in premiums -- with no guarantee those premiums won't go even higher.
Business,"Albertsons Inc., one of the nation's largest grocery chains, bought the Shaw's and Star Market chains for more than \$2.1 billion in April to gain a foothold in New England and compete more aggressively against the region's top supermarket company, Stop  amp; Shop. Albertsons chief executive Larry Johnston and Shaw's president Nicola DiFelice spoke with Globe reporter Naomi Aoki."
World,"SALVADOR, Brazil -- Eduard Fioza pedals a unicycle up and down a ramp beneath a blue, red, and yellow big top. Jumping off his seat, he darts past a juggler and does a short, impromptu dance."
World,"LA HIGUERA, Bolivia -- The people here pray to a man who once limped through their village in tattered clothes, a legendary guerrilla who fought his last battle on their dusty, unpaved streets, and who was executed in their schoolhouse."
World,"Uncooperative Guantanamo Bay detainees were regularly subjected to highly abusive treatment over a long period of time, unidentified guards at the US military base, intelligence agents, and others who worked in the prison told The New York Times."
World,"  Exiled Chechen rebel envoy Akhmed Zakayev has suffered an arson attack at his home in London, British authorities said yesterday. There was minor fire damage but no injuries after Zakayev's home was targeted in the early hours of Friday, they said. Zakayev's lawyer said the attack appeared to be an assassination attempt on the exiled deputy of Chechen ..."
World,"CASABLANCA, Morocco -- In the aftermath of Morocco's worst-ever terrorist attacks in May 2003, King Mohammed VI lifted the hopes of his most impoverished subjects last year when he toured Casablanca's sprawling slums, home to a dozen suicide bombers who had blasted targets across the city. The monarch said he was appalled at the conditions and vowed to raze the ..."
World,John F. Kerry accused President Bush of putting American lives at risk by failing to prevent the flu vaccine shortage and as Bush again said that his Democratic opponent cannot be trusted to protect the country from terrorists.
Sports,"In a game of whose starting pitcher was worse, the Red Sox finally won something -arely. Because both Boston #39;s Bronson Arroyo and the Yankees #39; Kevin Brown were awful last night "
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates predicts a future for the entertainment industry in which traditional broadcast television is rendered irrelevant. It #39;s a positive vision, however, because new and "
World,"LONDON Three gamblers who used a laser device to win more than a million pounds at a London hotel casino will not face prosecution because they did nothing illegal, police said Sunday."
World,"Israeli troops have entered the Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza in a new incursion to locate Palestinian weapons smuggling tunnels, the army says."
World,"Muddy waters still occupied the heart of Gonaives last weekend, three weeks after Tropical Storm Jeanne provoked flash floods that killed some 1,900 and left 900 presumed dead."
Sci/Tech,"As fellow astronauts, other friends and loved ones gathered in Houston yesterday to honor US  quot;frontiersman quot; Captain Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr."
Sci/Tech,"New options for managing your digital media means more than just mp3s in your pocket. October 14, 2004 - Microsoft held its Digital Entertainment Everywhere launch this past Tuesday and unveiled new products "
Sports,BEIJING (Ticker) -- Bobby Jackson made sure the Sacramento Kings did not leave China empty-handed. Jackson scored six of his 13 points in the final two minutes as the Kings rallied to their first preseason 
Sports,"Juventus increased its lead in the Serie A on Saturday by beating newcomer Messina 2-1, ending the hopes of the unheralded Sicilian team to earn a historic first place in Italy #39;s top league."
Sports,"  If you read columns across the country, listened to sports talk radio or even watched ESPN #39;s  #39; #39;SportsCenter, #39; #39; you probably got the impression in the days leading up to Saturday that Notre Dame was in grave danger of losing to Navy "
Business,"PARIS, Oct 17 (AFP) - European stock markets could be heading for a patch of rough water with the introduction of new accounting standards, analysts are warning, saying that stock prices could be bounced around and initial public offerings held back."
Business,"If you #39;re a woman, Cari Lynn #39;s salty memoir will hearten you, though it might not sway you to enter the futures trading field."
Sports," Although the index finger on his throwing hand was so stiff Saturday he couldn #39;t bend it, St. Louis Cardinals reliever Steve Kline is still hoping to pitch again this postseason."
Sci/Tech,Faulty switches are identified as the most likely cause of the Genesis sample-return capsule's crash landing last month.
Sci/Tech," Process Perfecter 7,Perfect Product SuiteT 5.0,Ultimus Suite V 7,e DMS Workflow,HP OpenView Smart Plug In for Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g"
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry cut President Bush's lead to 2 points with just over two weeks to go before the Nov. 2 election, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released Sunday."
World,"More than 200 detainees were released Sunday from Abu Ghraib prison after a security review deemed them no longer a threat, the U.S. military said."
Sports," Duncan Oughton scored in the 41st minute, and the Columbus Crew extended their unbeaten streak to 18 with a 1 1 tie against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night."
Sports, Virginia was ranked higher than Florida State and looking for its first road win against a top 10 team. The No. 6 Cavaliers couldn't even get a touchdown Saturday.
Sports, The New York Yankees scored the most  runs in an American League Championship Series game as they  pounded the Boston Red Sox 19 8 on Saturday to move within one  victory of a return trip to the World Series.
Sports," The Sacramento Kings beat the Houston  Rockets in a nail biter pre season game in Beijing on Sunday,  91 89, on a baseline jumpshot by reserve guard Bobby Jackson in  the final seconds."
Sports,Religious leaders prayed for the Red Sox to reach baseball's promised land. The mayor appealed for divine intervention. Even comic Jim Dunn led the congregants at the Comedy Connection last night in a prayer service.
Sports,"You did it again, didn't you? You fell into the trap that these fun-loving, baseball-bashing Red Sox set for you. You became so enamored with their irreverence and their pizazz and their long hair and their long-ball capabilities, you actually convinced yourself they were better than the New York Yankees."
Sports,  Forget the Curse of the Bambino. How about the Curse of Heinz Field?
Sports,"Despite an on-time arrival for Celtics training camp, Gary Payton never really left Los Angeles. He keeps his clothes back home, necessitating the establishment of a bicoastal laundry service. When Payton tires of wearing a set of outfits, he sends them to his wife, who mails back a fresh set. His collection of cars also remains on the West Coast, ..."
Sports,"  The Revolution have turned late season rallies into a combination of an art form and a habit. Clint Dempsey and Steve Ralston scored in a three minute period early in the second half as the Revolution edged the Chicago Fire, 2 1, to qualify for the MLS playoffs for the third successive season."
Sports,"  The Patriots' schedule gets tougher beginning today, as they start a stretch of four games against the contending Seattle Seahawks, the undefeated New York Jets, the revamped Pittsburgh Steelers, and the offensively mighty St. Louis Rams."
Sports,"Thursday night is film night for Richard Seymour, and every week he takes someone new to the movies with him."
Sports,"The San Jose Earthquakes clinched the final playoff spot in the Western Conference by tying the Burn, 2-2, last night in Dallas in the season finale for both teams."
Sports,"  David Beckham lurches from one crisis to another, and is being ridiculed by British newspapers as an attention seeking drama queen."
Sports,"  Defender Rusty Pierce has performed as a starter in most of the Revolution's crucial matches since joining the team four years ago. So, Pierce reacted calmly to the team's dramatic rally to qualify for the MLS playoffs with a 2 1 win over Chicago last night."
Sports,"  Drew Stanton passed for 308 yards and ran for 102 more, setting a school record for total offense, to lead Michigan State to a 51 17 victory over No. 19 Minnesota yesterday."
Sports,"MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Jason White threw for four touchdowns, two each to Travis Wilson and Mark Clayton, and No. 2 Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State, 31-21, yesterday."
Sports,"  Chris Leak threw three touchdown passes, DeShawn Wynn scored three times, and No. 22 Florida (4 2) rebounded from a home loss to LSU with a 52 16 victory over Middle Tennessee yesterday."
Sports,"  Michael Hart rushed for 234 yards and No. 14 Michigan rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Illinois, 30 19, yesterday, sending the Illini to their 12th consecutive Big Ten loss. Hart ran for 127 yards and Max Martin added 60 yards rushing in the second half as the Wolverines (6 1, 4 0) kept the ball on the ground ..."
Sports,"TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Kenneth Darby rushed for 197 yards and scored two touchdowns, on a run and on a pass, as Alabama beat No. 24 Southern Mississippi, 27-3, yesterday for its first win against a ranked opponent in nearly two years. Southern Miss (4-1) had been averaging nearly 29 points per game, but the Crimson Tide (5-2) limited it to ..."
Sports,"  Larry Lester seemed inconsolable as he sat on a chair outside the visitors' locker room at Heinz Field. His head bowed, Lester agonized over the fumble he lost in overtime in Boston College's 20 17 setback yesterday to the Pittsburgh Panthers."
Sports,  Notre Dame's size and speed took all the drama out of its 41st straight victory over Navy.
Sports,"PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Jeremy Ito kicked three field goals and Ryan Hart threw a late touchdown pass to help Rutgers hold off Temple, 16-6, in an error-filled game yesterday."
Sports,"  Antwaun Carter scored on a 2 yard run with less than two minutes remaining, and Tyler Jones kicked a 46 yard field goal with three seconds left, rallying No. 21 Boise State to a 45 42 win over Tulsa last night."
Sports,  Virginia was ranked higher than Florida State and looking for its first road win against a top 10 team.
Sports,"Gerry Burke of Milton, a senior at Brown University, has been elected as an assistant captain on the varsity hockey team."
Sports,"ANDOVER -- In one play, Andover's Matt Hennessy surpassed his team's first-half output, rushing for 23 yards to spark a sluggish Golden Warrior offense to a 17-7 victory over Lowell. Andover (6-0), known for its potent offense, was held to one first down and 20 yards of total offense in a scoreless first half."
Sports,Junior Josh Pitcher and freshman Chandler Barnard combined to pass for 212 yards and three touchdowns yesterday as Trinity rolled to a 36-14 victory over Tufts in a New England Small College Athletic Conference game in Hartford.
Sports,"EAST GREENWICH, R.I. -- A pair of J's carried Chelmsford to a commanding win in the Varsity 2 race yesterday at the 22d Brown Invitational."
Sports,"Justin Rascati completed 19 of 28 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning 23-yarder to D.D. Boxley with 47 seconds remaining, as James Madison stayed undefeated in the Atlantic 10 with a 24-20 victory over Maine at Orono yesterday."
Sports,  The Xaverian defense spent much of its Saturday afternoon chasing Cambridge quarterback Matt O'Brien. The Hawks caught him just in time.
Sports,Jimmie Johnson thought he needed a victory to jump back into contention for the Nextel Cup championship.
Sports,"DURHAM, N.H. -- After suffering losses each of the last four weeks in a  quot;murderer's row quot; schedule -- in the words of coach Don Brown -- it appeared Massachusetts was about to lose No. 5 early in yesterday's game."
Sports,"HANOVER, N.H. -- The Holy Cross football team left its heart on the field more than a few times in an 0-5 start this fall."
Sports,"The 10th-ranked Dartmouth boys' soccer team had given up only one goal this season, but yesterday, host Falmouth scored two to hand the Indians their first loss, 2-0."
Sports,"NORWOOD -- The knot atop the Bay State League Herget Division has one less loop. Walpole tamed the Norwood Mustangs, 19-0, yesterday, leaving only the Rebels (5-1) and Wellesley (5-1) at the top of the Herget hill."
Sports,"Pat McDermott passed for 209 yards and two touchdowns as Penn defeated Columbia, 14-3, in Philadelphia yesterday. The victory was the 17th straight in Ivy League play for the Quakers (4-1, 2-0), tying their own league record set during the 1993-95 seasons."
Business,"Sainsbury's is set to create 3,000 jobs as it looks to improve services at its supermarkets, newspapers report."
Sci/Tech,"October 17, 2004 -- While companies take aim at iPod with a host of new players, they #39;re also targeting iTunes, Apple #39;s online music store."
Sports,"The Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets in a nail-biter pre-season game in Beijing on Sunday, 91-89, on a baseline jumpshot by reserve guard Bobby Jackson in the final seconds."
Sports,crowned world MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi has admitted his surprise at winning the title in his first year with new team Yamaha.
Business,"Sainsbury #39;s is set to create 3,000 jobs as it looks to improve services at its supermarkets, newspapers have reported. The new staff will be used to keep shelves better stocked and give shoppers a better service "
Business,"Samsung Electronics posted a 46 percent gain in earnings, despite a dip in its cell phone and telecom-equipment business. Separately, Sony Ericsson posted a 29 percent year-over-year increase in sales during the third quarter."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Bill Gates predicts a future for the entertainment industry in which traditional broadcast television is rendered irrelevant."
Sports,"Needing three points to vault into fourth place ahead of the Fire, the Revs found a way to scrape into the postseason at the last gasp, as goals from Clint Dempsey in the 55th minute and Steve Ralston in the 58th minute downed Chiacgo 2-1 and sent the "
World, Managers and workers representatives at German car maker Opel are set to meet Monday after a weekend vigil by employees protesting against the plans of parent company General Motors to cut thousands of jobs.
Sports,"India need another 210 runs to win the Chennai Test after ending the fourth day at 19-0. Virender Sehwag was batting on 12 and Yuvraj Singh on 7. Earlier, Anil Kumble claimed 6-133, his 26th fifth-wicket haul, to help India bowl Australia out for 369."
Business,"Battle lines are drawn at the Federal Reserve between those who favor formal inflation goals and those who don #39;t, and the debate is heating up ahead of the coming retirement of Chairman Alan Greenspan."
Business,"Hundreds of workers at an Opel car plant in Germany kept up a protest outside the factory gates Sunday against plans by parent company General Motors for thousands of job cuts, demanding assurances that there will be no compulsory layoffs."
Business,"It is common for a merger battle to involve a healthy dose of public posturing on issues such as price and logistics. But while such maneuvering typically plays out in the media, or during analyst forums, it #39;s rare to see it happen in a courtroom."
Business,From desperate times to an embarrassment of riches. From crying poor-mouth to fending off the wolves. Mayor Daley certainly is a man of extremes these days.
Business,A surprisingly big climb in US retail sales in September and a larger-than-expected gain in underlying producer prices bolstered hopes for an economic revival and views 
Business,The elected union representatives of Northwest Airlines pilots have voted unanimously to endorse concessions sought by the airline.
Business,"Brad Aham, manager of the \$745 million SSgA Emerging Markets Fund, said he #39;s increasing his investments in Mexico on optimism about record oil prices, and avoiding China, where central bankers are poised to raise interest rates."
Sci/Tech,"A section of a Chinese scientific satellite that was returning from orbit crashed into an apartment building, wrecking the top floor but causing no injuries, a newspaper said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a radio frequency identification (RFID) microchip (VeriChip) that will be implanted in humans and used for medical purposes.
Sci/Tech,"With the latest update to Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows XP operating system, personal computers will soon join parents, bosses, teachers and spouses as a source of nagging in your life."
Sci/Tech,"Nextel Communications Inc. is offering its first camera phone, the Motorola i860, which boasts a large color screen, measuring 2.2 inches and 262,000 colors."
Sci/Tech,"Starting October 31, the Xbox will include NCAA Football 2005, Top Spin, two-month Xbox Live trial for \$149.99. Microsoft today announced the details of its Xbox holiday bundle."
Sports,"Anastasia Myskina won the Kremlin Cup for the second straight year, running off 10 straight games to defeat Elena Dementieva 7-5, 6-0 Sunday in the tournament #39;s first all-Russian final."
Sports,ARSENAL tightened its grip on the English Premier League title yesterday as closest rival Chelsea slumped to its first defeat of the season at Manchester City.
Sports,"Barcelona held on from an early Deco goal to edge game local rivals Espanyol 1-0 and carve out a five point tabletop cushion. Earlier, Ronaldo rescued a point for Real Madrid, who continued their middling form with a 1-1 draw at Real Betis."
Sports,"Despite a striker crisis, Juventus inflicted a first defeat of the campaign on impressive risers Messina by a 2-1 tally. Marcelo Zalayeta and Pavel Nedved grabbed goals on either side of the break to lead Il Bianconeri."
Sports,"Before Astros righthander Roy Oswalt starts today #39;s Game 4 of the NLCS, he #39;ll need a painkiller injection for an aggravated left rib cage muscle."
Sports,"With a 27-9 win over Navy, the Irish move to 5-2 on the season. Irish fans had plenty to celebrate with this victory, and the Irish have plenty to play for in the future."
Sports,"CONCORD, NC  Jimmie Johnson won the UAW-GM 500 Saturday night, but the overwhelming drama of the race was the uncanny comeback of his mentor and teammate, Jeff Gordon, from two separate wrecks to finish second."
Sports,Illinois lost to Michigan by 11 points and committed just two penalties to the 10 charged against the Wolverines on Saturday. So why was Illinois head coach Ron Turner complaining about the officiating?
Sports,Its become a familiar mantra: One game at a time. One week at a time. One game at a time . . . Todays 1 pm game against the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette 
World,"A US Army soldier watches from atop his armoured vehicle as smoke rises in background after his unit destroyed a seized Katyusha rocket in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday Oct. 17, 2004."
World,"A battalion of Rwandan peacekeeping troops scheduled to arrive in Sudan #39;s Darfur region this weekend will be delayed by a week because of logistical problems, Rwanda said on Sunday."
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell will travel to the Far East next week and hold talks in Japan, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Sunday."
World,Britain #39;s ambassador to Iraq has appealed for information that would lead to the recovery of the remains of former hostage Ken Bigley.
World,"BORIS Johnson, editor of British magazine The Spectator, might well pad his trousers with copies of the conservative journal when he travels to Liverpool this week to apologise for insulting the city and its people."
World,"THE prosecution on terrorism charges of extremist Islamic cleric and accused Jemaah Islamiah leader Abu Bakar Bashir will rely heavily on the potentially tainted testimony of at least two convicted Bali bombers, his lawyers have said."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox entered this AL championship series hoping to finally overcome their bitter rivals from New York following a heartbreaking seven game defeat last October. Instead, they've been reduced to trying to prevent the Yankees from completing a humiliating sweep in their own ballpark."
Sports, Scott Starks returned a fumble by Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton 40 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes to lift 10th ranked Wisconsin to a 20 17 win over No. 5 Purdue on Saturday.
Sports,"The Texas Longhorns will make their first BCS bowl appearance at the 91st Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2005, in Pasadena, Calif., at 3:30 pm."
Sci/Tech,"Health India: New York, Oct 17 : The US government could literally be getting under the skin of its citizens with the first futuristic microchip implant for humans getting a go ahead this week."
Sports," Anastasia Myskina trounced Elena  Dementieva, 7 5, 6 0, in the Kremlin Cup final Sunday to retain  her Moscow title in a rematch of their all Russian French Open  final earlier this year."
Sports,Rangers hopes of returning to the top of the Scottish Premier League were dashed on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Sports,"  The St. Louis Cardinals captured the first two games of the National League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, yet at no time did the Houston Astros appear concerned. They insisted once they returned home their fortunes would change. So far, so good."
Sports,The suspense surrounding Curt Schilling's possible return to the mound in the American League Championship Series intensified yesterday as the Red Sox indicated Schilling has found the footwear that would enable him to pitch if his injured right ankle permits it.
Sports,"Win or lose last night, the Yankees were committed to starting Orlando Hernandez in Game 4 tonight."
Sports,"He had anticipated being at the starting line of tonight's fourth game of the American League Championship Series. Instead, Tim Wakefield found himself in the middle of a pitching meltdown last night, called upon to try and lend soothing relief in a sorry excuse for playoff baseball."
Sports,The question on everybody's mind -- Red Sox and Yankee fans -- is which Orlando Hernandez will show up at Fenway Park tonight for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
Sci/Tech,"54.5 million Europeans surfed the Web over a broadband connection, a 60 percent increase from 34.1 million 12 months earlier. AMSTERDAM: More than half of Europe #39;s Internet surfers now have a high-speed broadband "
World," U.S. jets bombed Falluja Sunday  and troops fought rebels accused of shielding foreign fighters  led by Abu Musab al Zarqawi, America's top foe in Iraq."
World," TRIPOLI, Libya (Reuters) - The Sudanese government and  rebel leaders need to be pushed to find a solution to the  bloody conflict in Darfur, African foreign ministers said  Sunday ahead of a summit on the crisis."
Sports,It started early. Again. And all the Red Sox and their fans could do was wonder how bad it would be this time and if the outburst would subside enough to enable the Red Sox to make some noise in the American League Championship Series.
World," MINSK, Belarus (Reuters) - The president of Belarus,  confident of victory in a referendum Sunday to extend his rule,  promised to serve his people better if they voted ""yes"" and  told the West to keep criticism of his rule to itself."
Sports,"PARIS The verdict is in: The world #39;s greatest race car driver, the champion of champions - all disciplines combined - is Heikki Kovalainen."
Sci/Tech,"And every month, another one million people join their ranks. They #39;re the Pod People. Or make that, the iPod People. Now, if you don #39;t know what an iPod is, then you must be over 25, reports Sunday Morning contributor David Pogue."
World,Russia says Iran must do more to dispel international concerns about its nuclear programme.
World," Hamid Karzai's closest rival in Afghanistan's landmark election insisted Sunday he has a chance for victory, saying Karzai's commanding lead was based on early results and the election could turn on an investigation of fraud allegations.    Former Education Minister Yunus Qanooni told the Associated Press that he was preparing to be in the political opposition as the country moves toward Western style democracy   though he added that whether he recognizes the results depends on the honesty of the probe into fraud complaints..."
World,"The Boston Red Sox entered this AL championship series hoping to finally overcome their bitter rivals from New York following a heartbreaking seven-game defeat last October. Instead, they've been reduced to trying to prevent the Yankees from completing a humiliating sweep in their own ballpark..."
World," Pierre Salinger, a journalist and former press secretary to President John F. Kennedy, was also a prominent backer of the theory that the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 was caused by a Navy missile..."
World, U.S. forces battled insurgents around the rebel stronghold of Fallujah on Sunday after two American soldiers died when their helicopters crashed south of Baghdad...
World, Leaders of the union for Northwest Airlines pilots voted unanimously Saturday to endorse a tentative agreement that will cut pilot compensation by  $265 million annually.    The Master Executive Council of the Northwest branch of the Air Line Pilots Association voted 10 0 to submit the two year deal to union members for their ratification...
World," The U.S. led war in Iraq hasn't made the world any safer, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan said in a British TV interview aired Sunday..."
World,"AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's military prosecutor indicted 13 alleged Muslim militants Sunday, including Abu-Musab al-Zarqawi - one of the most wanted insurgents in Iraq - for an al-Qaida linked plot to attack targets in Jordan with chemical and conventional weapons, officials said Sunday.    Al-Zarqawi and three others from the group remain at large and will be tried in absentia, officials said..."
Sports,Anastasia Myskina trounced Elena Dementieva 7-5 6-0 in the Kremlin Cup final on Sunday to retain her Moscow title in a rematch of their all-Russian French Open final earlier this year.
Sports,ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger warned an ugly fracas must be avoided when his all-conquering side travels to Old Trafford on Sunday for a mouth-watering match against bitter rivals Manchester United.
Sports,"Yao Ming and his Houston Rockets entertained Chinese basketball fans with two real NBA games this weekend, though they were just two pre-season games against the Sacramento Kings."
World,THE Israeli army ended its 17-day-long incursion into the Gaza Strip over the weekend after carrying out its assignment to exact a price for the firing of rockets by Hamas at towns inside Israel.
World,"Defense Minister Geoff Hoon will make a statement to the House of Commons on Monday about British troop deployments in Iraq, amid reports that Britain is considering sending some 600 soldiers to bolster US operations near Baghdad."
World,"In the Darfur region of western Sudan, nearly 10,000 people per month have lost their lives from malnutrition and disease adding up to 70,000 deaths since the crisis started in February of 2003."
Sports,England #39;s controversial tour to Zimbabwe next month looks certain to go ahead after the official inquiry into racism within their cricket found no evidence when it was presented to the International Cricket Council today.
Business,THE sharemarket should take heart from US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan #39;s comment that sky-high oil prices won #39;t harm the US economy - as long as they don #39;t go any higher.
Business,"Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, said it expects a loss this year of about 515 million euros (\$642 million), in line with 2003."
World,A cohort of Palestinian intellectuals proposed setting up a central Zakah fund to channel the alms into productive projects 
Sci/Tech,Media have thrown up a new article which asks does Windows Service Pack 2 slow you down? Microsoft released Service Pack 2 and millions installed it.
Sports,"With Chelsea losing their unbeaten record and Manchester United failing yet again to win, William Hill now make Arsenal red-hot 2/5 favourites to retain the title."
Sports,Real Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon lamented poor finishing after his side were forced to rely on a trademark poacher #39;s strike from Ronaldo in a fortuitous 1-1 draw at Real Betis.
World,"British troops are likely to be deployed outside southern Iraq for the first time in support of US troops in some of the worst trouble spots in the country, including Baghdad, it emerged last night."
World,"BEIJING (China): Body of the slain Chinese engineer, Wang Peng who lost his life during operation against the al-Qaeda linked captors in the tribal belt of Pakistan reached here on Saturday by a special plane, which was arranged by Islamabad as an "
Sci/Tech,"Instead of plugging his new book, Jon Stewart tonight on CNN's crossfire used his time to slam the media's coverage of the election.  Although Stewart leans left, he attacked political shows and begged them: ""Stop, stop, stop, stop hurting America.""  Is it time to really stop all the political games that both sides play?  Torrent of the event is available."
Business," Battle lines are drawn at the Federal Reserve between those who favor formal inflation goals and those who don't, and the debate is heating up ahead of the coming retirement of Chairman Alan Greenspan."
Business," U.S. stock investors face a mind numbing pile of information this week as corporate earnings and economic data pour in, Alan Greenspan speaks and the presidential election heads toward the homestretch."
World," The Iraq war has done little to increase security across the world or halt the activities of international terrorists, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said Sunday."
World," The Sudanese government and rebel leaders need to be pushed to find a solution to the bloody conflict in Darfur, African foreign ministers said Sunday ahead of a summit on the crisis."
World," Interior ministers from Italy, France, Germany, Britain and Spain searched for Europe wide solutions in the fights against terror and illegal immigration during informal talks Sunday at a Florentine villa."
Business," Halloween is expected to scare up record sales this year as more adults    and pets    join in what was once mainly a children's dress up event, filling a void before the key Christmas shopping season."
World, VANCOUVER (CP)   Vancouver residents took to the polls in record numbers Saturday and voted not to adopt a ward system used by every other major Canadian city to elect its municipal politicians.
Business," U.S. stock investors face a  mind numbing pile of information this week as corporate  earnings and economic data pour in, Alan Greenspan speaks and  the presidential election heads toward the homestretch."
World, Jewish settler leaders failed in a  rare meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Sunday  to persuade him to back their proposal to put his planned Gaza  withdrawal to a national referendum.
Sci/Tech,"  A comet or asteroid smashed into modern day Germany some 2,200 years ago, unleashing energy equivalent to thousands of atomic bombs, scientists revealed.     The 1.1 kilometre (0.7 mile) diameter rock wacked into southeastern Bavaria, leaving an ""exceptional field"" of meteorites and impact craters that stretch from the town of Altoetting to an area around Lake Chiemsee, the scientists said Friday in an article in the latest issue of US magazine Astronomy..."
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne visionary Peter Diamandis wasn't thinking about history as he stood in the Mojave desert and watched a small, shuttlecock-shaped craft glide back to Earth having nudged the edge of space. He just thought it looked beautiful."
Sci/Tech,"Mammograms have become a rite of passage for 40-year-old American women, and a compulsory exercise for those over 40. But as rote as those annual screenings might seem, there's nothing routine about a diagnosis of breast cancer."
World, President Bush turned is turning the tables on Sen...
World," U.S. forces battled insurgents around the rebel stronghold of Fallujah on Sunday, and militants ambushed and killed nine Iraqi policemen returning from training in Jordan..."
Sci/Tech,A Soyuz spacecraft with a replacement crew for the international space station docked safely with the orbiting complex early Saturday.
Sports,"Moscow, Russia (Sports Network) - Anastasia Myskina of Russia successfully defended her title in Moscow with a straight-set win over countrywoman Elena Dementieva at the final of the \$1."
Sports,"A cautious approach helped Frenchman Sebastien Loeb to win his first world rallying title on Sunday. Before the Rally of France, Citroen team boss Guy Frequelin "
World, Interim leader Hamid Karzai holds about 70 per cent of the votes counted so far after Afghanistan #39;s landmark presidential election.
World,"An explosion went off Sunday at an airport in Kenya #39;s capital, wounding at least two people Sunday and prompting authorities to seal off the facility to air traffic, witnesses said."
World,Saudi Arabia banned tinted car windows on Sunday in a move aimed at preventing militants escaping detection on the kingdom #39;s roads.
Sci/Tech,The jarring polychromatic din of ringing cell phones is increasingly being thwarted - from religious sanctuaries to India's parliament to Tokyo theaters and commuter trains - by devices originally developed to help security forces avert eavesdropping and thwart phone-triggered bombings.
Sports,"FOXBORO, Massachusetts (Ticker) -- A possible preview of Super Bowl XXXIX will be staged Sunday when the New England Patriots host the Seattle Seahawks in the first meeting between the teams in nearly 11 years."
Sports,  Michael Vick gets to play the team that passed on the chance to draft him Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons host the San Diego Chargers in an interconference matchup.
World,"The Democratic Republic of Congo #39;s President Joseph Kabila visited the former rebel-held east on Saturday for the first time since taking power, a trip intended to show the country was reuniting after years of war."
World," AMMAN, Jordan (Reuters) - A group of militants was summoned  Sunday and formally charged for their alleged role in a  thwarted chemical attack using suicide bombers, judicial  sources said ahead of a trial which should begin in November."
Business," China Netcom, the only unlisted company among China #39;s four big telecoms operators, filed on Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to raise as much as US $1."
Sci/Tech,"Halo 2, the sequel to Microsoft #39;s best-selling game for its Xbox video console, has leaked onto the internet nearly four weeks before its planned sale."
Sci/Tech,"It won #39;t be  quot;all or nothing quot; and it won #39;t be  quot;everything, right away. quot; That #39;s the gist of the message coming out of Paris following the presentation of a report on a possible switch from Windows to open source."
Sports,"WENTWORTH, England : Ernie Els proved himself the master of the World Match Play championship on Sunday when he won a record breaking sixth title - beating England #39;s Lee Westwood 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final."
World,"Iran on Sunday said it was ready tohold negotiations on its nuclear program  quot;without any conditions quot;,but Tehran could not be forced to do anything, the official IRNAnews agency reported."
World,"US jets bombed Falluja Sunday and troops fought rebels accused of shielding foreign fighters led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, America #39;s top foe in Iraq."
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Ernie Els beat Lee  Westwood 2 1 in a gripping final at Wentworth Sunday to win a  record sixth World Match Play Championship and claim the  biggest first prize in golf."
World," BEIJING (AP)   China's finance minister says economic growth of nine per cent this year would be acceptable, state television reported this week in the first acknowledgment by a senior official that growth might exceed the government's target of seven per cent."
World," Near the end of a long presidential campaign, the question in this hard fought state is becoming more familiar: Which candidate do you like? And the reply of 62 year old independent voter Joy Handyside is perhaps all too common."
Sci/Tech,"Local government offices in the French capital will be moving to open source software, but they #39;ll be doing it slowly. An independent study showed that a switch to open source would cause  quot;significant "
Sports,Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona walked into his clubhouse Thursday morning and it was the same place he #39;s enjoyed all season.
Sports," Carlos Beltran may be the newest Killer B in Houston #39;s lineup, but right now he is also the most feared hitter on the Astros."
Sports,"Brit Greg Rusedski continued to pick up momentum in his comeback from being falsely accused of drug doping earlier this year by the ATP, Friday upsetting No."
Sports,"Matthias Sammer #39;s VfB Stuttgart moved to the top of the Bundesliga table on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Sammer #39;s former employers Borussia Dortmund, on a day that saw shock defeats for both Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich."
World,"LONDONBritish troops could be moved to Baghdad to provide cover for American troops as they carry out offensive operations against insurgents in Falluja and elsewhere in the country, media reports said yesterday."
World,Two people were killed and a third injured Sunday when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded at a weapons depot east of Baghdad. Eyewitnesses said the grenade fell into a sports club where al-Mehdi militiamen 
Business,"Delta Air Lines, which is struggling to avoid a bankruptcy filing, said yesterday that it expected to lose as much as \$675 million for the third quarter and that it was using cash at a steep rate."
Business, Trading in shares of Royal Group Technologies Ltd. remained halted by regulatory order Thursday amid rumours about police and securities commission investigations of the building products maker.
Sports,Ernie Els claimed a record sixth World Match Play title by beating Lee Westwood two and one in a gripping final at Wentworth. The South African world number two celebrated 
Sports,"Sergio Garcia justified his position as pre-tournament favourite, and perhaps even his decision to turn down the chance of 1million, with victory in the Mallorca Classic today."
Sports,"Those of you who try to follow the Bundesliga by checking the German media will come off a confusing week, as there was very little talk of football."
World,"KHARTOUM, 17 October 2004 - Sudan yesterday questioned UN estimates that up to 70,000 people had died from hunger and disease in its remote Darfur region since a rebellion began 20 months ago."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tajik President Imomali Rakhmonov dedicated the first permanent Russian military base in Tajikistan today.
Business,"In a speech on Friday, Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve, gave qualified reassurance on the adequacy of future global oil supplies to meet rising demandat least through a mid-century transition to a new primary energy source."
Business,"If there is one IT company that has changed the way we surf the Internet, especially while searching for data online, then it has to be Google."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Bear Stearns Cos #39; (BSC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) municipal bond offering practices, according to a filing from the US investment bank."
Business,"Europe has been a cold place for American carmakers these last few years. On Thursday, the General Motors Corporation made clear just how cold, announcing it "
Business,"Natural Resources Minister Yury Trutnev said Saturday that Yukos #39; main production unit, Yuganskneftegaz, could lose its licenses over what he termed  quot;rather serious quot; technical violations."
Business,Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose for the second consecutive quarter on higher sales of servers after three years of declines.
Sci/Tech,"In a bumpy year of missteps and about-faces, Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ) announced another U-turn: On Thursday the chipmaker said it halted plans to release a 4-gigahertz microprocessor."
Sci/Tech,"Executives with Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft have disclosed that a 2-year-old partnership created to promote the use of .Net for Web services has resulted in the installation of 1,000 ."
Sci/Tech,"Four men were sentenced to termed imprisonment Thursday in Beijing for creating and profiting from pornographic websites, reported China Daily on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Cisco Systems have unveiled product updates that will tie technology from the two companies more closely together in an effort to secure customer networks from worms and viruses.
Sports,Red Sox. Boston is on the verge of being swept in four games by the New York. on Aaron Boone #39;s home run in bottom of the 11th inning of Game 7. It #39;s been a. pennant in the last seven years.
Sports,"MALLORCA, Spain (Ticker) - Sergio Garcia lived up to his billing as pre-tournament favorite perfectly when he cruised to victory in the Mallorca Classic at Pula Golf Club Sunday."
Sports,"LONDON, Oct. 17. - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson today reopened his war of words with Arsenals Mr Arsene Wenger, a week before the two clubs Premier League confrontation at Old Trafford."
Sports, Brett Favre threw for 257 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Green Bay stopped a four game losing streak with a 38 10 pounding of Detroit in an NFC North showdown at Ford Field.
Business,"Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the "
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq : US troops and insurgents battled on the edge of rebel-held Fallujah and nine policemen were killed in an ambush, as UN chief Kofi Annan said he did not think the invasion of Iraq had made the world a safer place."
World,"THE US had asked Britain to redeploy troops stationed in the UK-controlled zone in southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence confirmed today."
World,Two customs workers have been lightly injured in a blast at one of the airports in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. A fire triggered by the explosion in a warehouse is said to have damaged the roof of an adjacent departure lounge.
World,"A huge fire on Sunday destroyed 22 floors of Venezuela #39;s highest tower block in a Caracas complex housing ministries and state agencies, but there were no casualties, authorities said."
World,"Iran repeated Sunday it had a  quot;right quot; to master the sensitive nuclear fuel cycle, ahead of an expected proposal from Europe calling for Tehran to abandon such work in exchange for diplomatic and trade incentives."
World,"government in Nigeria in protest at the  quot;dangerous quot; state of the country, newspapers have reported. Problem With Nigeria quot;, rejected the award in a two-page letter addressed to President Olusegun Obasanjo."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Chennai, Oct 17 : Damien Martyn cracked his eighth Test century on the fourth day of the second Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium here Sunday to help Australia set India a target of 229 to win the match."
Sports,Chad Pennington led the New York Jets on a second-half comeback. Rookie Jonathan Vilma sealed it. The Jets overcame a 14-3 halftime deficit and Vilma intercepted Tim Rattay #39;s poorly thrown pass with 1:44 to 
World,"Afghan presidential candidate Yunus Qanooni adjusts his glasses during an interview in Kabul on Sunday, Oct.17. 2004. Hamid Karzai #39;s closest rival in Afghanistan #39;s landmark election refused to concede defeat "
Business,"Eliot Spitzer received an anonymous letter last March that made for intriguing reading. The message suggested that the New York attorney general poke around Marsh  amp; McLennan, the US #39;s largest insurance broker "
Sports," Roger Clemens did his part, now Roy Oswalt   the Houston Astros #39; other ace pitcher  opes to follow his veteran teammate #39;s lead."
Sports,"The narrative of homegrown athletes triumphing over foreign opponents resonates with Russian sports fans, reaffirming their conviction that their country #39;s athletes are no worse, and in many cases even better, than athletes abroad."
Sports,"National Basketball Association star Yao Ming, from China, received a warm welcome and responded with 13 points, but it was not enough as the Sacramento Kings edged the Houston Rockets 91-89 in a preseason game played in Beijing."
Sports,Captain Francesco Totti scored a first-half goal and striker Vincenzo Montella added another in the second period Saturday and AS Roma beat last-place Livorno 2-0 on the road to capture its second win in six Serie A matches.
Sports,"If Kurt Busch goes on to win his first NASCAR title, he can point to the 500 miles at Lowe #39;s Motor Speedway as the defining race of his season."
World,"When you walk through a storm hold your head up high, and you #39;ll never walk alone - unless your name is Boris Johnson and you #39;re heading north to apologise to Liverpool."
World,A summit of African leaders in Libya seeks a solution to the crisis in the Sudanese region of Darfur.
World,"Two people are hurt in a blast at one of the airports in Nairobi, thought to be the result of an accident."
World,Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels dismiss new government proposals to restart peace talks.
World," Thousands of anti war and anti globalization activists marched through central London and filled Trafalgar Square on Sunday to protest the U.S. led coalition's presence in Iraq.    The march marked the culmination of the third European Social Forum   three days of speeches, workshops and debates largely dominated by Iraq and the U.S..."
World," The most feared militant group in Iraq, the movement of terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi, declared its allegiance to Osama bin Laden on Sunday, saying it had resolved a dispute with al Qaida over strategy and vowing unity against ""the enemies of Islam.""   The question of al Zarqawi's relationship to bin Laden and the al Qaida leadership has been the subject of considerable speculation. Some experts believed al Zarqawi   who has claimed to be leading a bloody campaign of bombings against U.S..."
World," Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Sunday of planning a surprise second term effort to privatize Social Security and forecast a ""disaster for America's middle class.""   Republicans denied the charge as scare tactics with little more than two weeks remaining in a tight election..."
World," As Wall Street sifts through more than 300 third quarter earnings reports this week, technology and pharmaceutical stocks will be getting some of the closest scrutiny.    The focus on drug companies results from a recent spate of bad news about Merck   Co..."
World,"LINCOLN, Neb. - Drummer Tommy Lee has played plenty of stadium shows with his band Motley Crue..."
World," U.S. troops pounded the insurgent stronghold Fallujah with airstrikes and tank fire Sunday, and the Iraqi government appealed to residents of the city to expel ""foreign terrorists"" and ""murderers"" to prevent an all out attack..."
World," Despite gaining their freedom by signing pledges to renounce violence, at least seven former prisoners of the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have returned to terrorism, at times with deadly consequences.    At least two are believed to have died in fighting in Afghanistan, and a third was recaptured during a raid of a suspected training camp in Afghanistan, said Lt..."
World," Hamid Karzai's rivals said Sunday it was too early to call Afghanistan's inaugural presidential election, despite the interim leader's dominant showing after three days of vote counting.    The U.S. backed incumbent's main challenger, Yunus Qanooni, insisted that a full count and a proper investigation by a panel of foreign experts on fraud allegations could yet put him in the running..."
World,"U.S. troops pounded the insurgent stronghold Fallujah with airstrikes and tank fire Sunday, and the Iraqi government appealed to residents of the city to expel ""foreign terrorists"" and ""murderers"" to prevent an all-out attack."
Sci/Tech," Few people took notice when Sony Electronics Inc. opened a tiny storefront last year here at South Coast Plaza, a swanky mall south of Los Angeles."
Sci/Tech, English photographer Alastair Daly was in the market recently for an affordable digital music player capable of storing enough songs to pass the time on his hour long commute through the capital city's clogged streets.
World," Jewish settler leaders failed Sunday to persuade Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to put his planned Gaza withdrawal to a national referendum and called a confrontational meeting with him a ""disgrace."""
Business," U.S. drug company Biogen Idec is considering an all share bid of more than 8.5 billion euros ( #36;10.6 billion) for Irish peer Elan, a newspaper reported on Sunday."
World," A loud explosion rocked a cafe frequented by Iraqi police near the Australian embassy in Baghdad on Sunday, witnesses said."
World," President Hamid Karzai maintained his early lead in Afghanistan's election after just over eight percent of the ballots had been counted, the election commission said."
World, President Bush asked for it. Sen. John Kerry voted for it. Both candidates now find their education agendas driven by the No Child Left Behind law.
World, Judge Dick Ambrose wants his name to stand out on the November ballot like an orange Cleveland Browns helmet in a sea of Steelers black and gold.
World," The two candidates vying to fill South Carolina's open Senate seat both pledged Sunday to fully arm American troops in Iraq, as the Army investigates the refusal of a South Carolina based platoon to go on a convoy mission because their trucks were unarmored."
Business," DUBLIN, Ireland (Reuters) - U.S. drug company Biogen Idec  is considering an all-share bid of more than 8.5 billion euros  (\$10.6 billion) for Irish peer Elan, a newspaper reported on  Sunday."
World," Jewish settler leaders failed Sunday  to persuade Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to put his  planned Gaza withdrawal to a national referendum and called a  confrontational meeting with him a ""disgrace."""
Business," Frank Holmes would have loved to  become a boxer, but he hung up his gloves at an early age and  took a jab at money management instead."
World," A loud explosion rocked a cafe  frequented by Iraqi police near the Australian embassy in  Baghdad on Sunday, witnesses said."
World," An Iraq based group led by Abu Musab  al Zarqawi has pledged allegiance to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda  group in a move it said aimed to increase the ""ire of infidels  and the fear of the enemies of Islam."""
World," Pope John Paul said on Sunday  peace was still far off with nations racked by violence,  terrorism and war, and abortion casting a ""threatening shadow""  over parts of the world."
Sports,Dont put a fork in the Green Bay Packers yet. The team that began the season by whipping the Carolina Panthers on the road resurfaced Sunday at Ford Field and did the same to the Detroit Lions.
Sci/Tech,"The capsule of a Chinese satellite returning to Earth has smashed into a building in southwestern Sichuan province, causing damage but no injuries."
Sports,FRANCE #39;s Sebastien Loeb became the new world rally champion today after finishing second behind Markko Martin in the Rally of Corsica.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) said it broke even for the fiscal first quarter, topping analysts #39; estimates."
Sports,"JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Ticker) -- Showing poise well beyond his years, Byron Leftwich once again carried the Jacksonville Jaguars to a last-second victory."
Sports,"WENTWORTH, England (PA) -- Ernie Els had a 35th birthday to remember forever on Sunday at the Wentworth Club. A 2  amp; 1 victory over an under-the-weather Lee Westwood completed with a 20-foot birdie putt on "
Sports,"Sergio Garcia lived up to his billing as pre-tournament favourite perfectly when he cruised to victory in the Mallorca Classic at Pula Golf Club, the 24 year old Spaniard notching his fifth European Tour International Schedule title in his 69th event."
Business,"Bear Stearns has received subpoenas from federal investigators looking into its municipal bond business, the company reported in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The retrievable chamber of China #39;s 20th recoverable satellite returned to Earth with a bang, crashing through the roof of a house, the Beijing News says."
Sports,"Anastasia Myskina, entering the WTA Moscow semifinals with an 0-4 career record versus Lindsay Davenport, got over the hump Saturday with a 6-4, 7-6(1) victory against the new No."
Sports, Andy O #39;Brien #39;s own goal cancelled out Craig Bellamy #39;s first half strike as Newcastle was held 1 1 by Charlton on Sunday and failed to capture fourth spot in the Premier League.
Sports,Juventus stretched their Serie A lead to five points as they battled to a 2-1 win over this season #39;s surprise packages Messina.
Sports,This is turning out to be more like a game of snakes and ladders than anything else. Or perhaps an analogy with chess would be better.
Business,"GUANGZHOU, China Few business executives watch the growth of the Chinese economy as closely as Michael Smith, the chief executive of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking."
World,The Sudanese government says it will open talks with a new rebel group from the troubled region of Darfur.
Sci/Tech,Lamina Ceramics plans to introduce a light-emitting diode array with heat-reduction technology that allows it to be as bright as a theatrical light without a meltdown.
World," Belarusian voters approved a referendum to scrap presidential term limits, the Central Elections Commission chief said Monday, citing partial results. Ending the limits would allow authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko to seek a new term in 2006."
Sports," The New England Patriots stopped a late Seattle comeback to beat the Seahawks 30 20 Sunday, running their streak to 20 wins, including playoffs. They also tied the league record with their 17th consecutive regular season victory."
Sports, Clinton Portis had his best day since changing teams and Washington throttled Chicago's inept offense as the Redskins beat the Bears 13 10.
Sports,"ATLANTA San Diego led 17-to-7 in the fourth quarter when Michael Vick, whose rights were traded by the Chargers to Atlanta in 2001, got rolling."
Sports, Takeo Spikes made good on his vow the Buffalo Bills would finally provide some good news for their fans this weekend.
Sports, Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez thinks his team's thrilling come from behind victory at Purdue could be the start of something special. The Badgers jumped four spots in the AP Top 25 to No. 6 after their 20 17 win over Purdue on Saturday and are primed for a run at the national championship.
Sports," VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Ernie Els beat Lee  Westwood 2 1 in a gripping final at Wentworth Sunday to win a  record sixth World Match Play Championship and claim the  biggest first Prize in golf."
Sports," VfL Wolfsburg failed to reclaim the  Bundesliga lead when they lost 3 0 away to Hanover 96 on  Sunday, leaving VfB Stuttgart two points clear at the top."
Sports, Valencia suffered a 2 1 defeat at home  to nine man Sevilla Sunday to leave Barcelona five points clear  at the top of the Primera Liga table.
Sports,"The Jets overcame a 14-3 halftime deficit and Jonathan Vilma intercepted Tim Rattay's pass with 1:44 to go, helping New York make franchise history."
Sports,"On the eve of the season's first B.C.S. standings, No. 1 Southern California increased its lead on No. 2 Oklahoma in The A.P. Top 25."
Sports,"Ernie Els won the tournament for a record sixth time, beating Lee Westwood 2 and 1 Sunday to capture golf's biggest payday -- \$1.8 million."
Sports,"Clinton Portis runs for 171 yards but the Redskins need several big plays from their defense to hold off the Bears, 13-10, in Chicago."
Sports,"Overmatched and undermanned, the Panthers had no chance against the Eagles in a rematch of last season's NFC championship game, 30-8."
Sports,"Ernie Els won the World Match Play title for a record sixth time on his 35th birthday, beating Lee Westwood 2 and 1 Sunday to capture golf's biggest payday - \$1.8 million."
Sports,Buffalo running back Willis McGahee made the first start of his career in the Bills' game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Sports,"The crowd chanted Yao Ming's name all game, soaking up the novelty of the NBA in another tribute to a player who is fast becoming a one-man basketball marketing force in China."
World,"Thanks to a break in the weather, search teams have found the black box of a cargo jet that crashed at Halifax #39;s International Airport last week."
Sports, Peyton Manning threw three touchdown  passes to move closer to the all time season record as the  Indianapolis Colts routed the visiting Tennessee Titans 51 24  in the NFL on Sunday.
Business,HOUSTON (AP _ A former Enron finance executive says he realized in May 2000 that the company #39;s purported 1999 barge sale to Merrill Lynch was improper.
Business,"  Third quarter earnings have so far beaten reduced expectations, and more surprises are expected in the coming week    the busiest period of the earnings season."
Sci/Tech,Is Apple Computer Inc fine-tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more storage and a colour screen to display photos? The Internet sites that follow Apples coming product releases are buzzing with 
Sports,"France #39;s Sebastien Loeb won his first world rallying title by finishing second in the Rally of France. He succeeded Didier Auriol, who was France #39;s only other world champion a "
Sports,"The Detroit Lions had everyone fooled -- except the Green Bay Packers. Brett Favre and Co, entering Ford Field with a 1-4 record, hammered the Lions 38-10 on Sunday, leaving little doubt that the Lions were, in fact, pretenders."
World,The federal government has received bipartisan support for a proposed new security deal with Indonesia. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says it #39;s possible Australia could negotiate a security and anti-terrorism 
World," US death penalty opponents hope that Democrat John Kerry, a former prosecutor who opposes executions, wins the presidency from George W. Bush, who strongly supports the death penalty."
World," The most feared militant group in Iraq, the movement of terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi, declared its allegiance to Osama bin Laden on Sunday, saying it had agreed with al Qaida over strategy and the need for unity against ""the enemies of Islam.""   The declaration, which began with a Quranic verse encouraging Muslim unity, said al Zarqawi considered bin Laden ""the best leader for Islam's armies against all infidels and apostates.""   It said the two had been in communication eight months ago and ""viewpoints were exchanged"" before the dialogue was interrupted.   ""God soon blessed us with a resumption in communication, and the dignified brothers in al Qaida understood the strategy of Tawhid and Jihad,"" the statement said..."
World," Despite gaining their freedom by signing pledges to renounce violence, at least seven former prisoners of the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have returned to terrorism, at times with deadly consequences.    At least two are believed to have died in fighting in Afghanistan, and a third was recaptured during a raid of a suspected training camp in Afghanistan, said Lt..."
World," The New England Patriots stopped a late Seattle comeback to beat the Seahawks 30 20 Sunday, running their streak to 20 wins, including playoffs..."
World," U.S. troops pounded the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah with airstrikes and tank fire Sunday, and the Iraqi government appealed to residents of the city to expel ""foreign terrorists"" and ""murderers"" to prevent an all out attack..."
Business,"  Risk consultant Kroll Inc. on Sunday named a new chief executive to replace Michael G. Cherkasky, the new head of Marsh Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Archos, has launched an ultra small MP3 player to not only challenge the iPod, but also the iPod Mini. The player - entitled the Gmini XS200 measures just 7.6 x 5.9 x 1.9cm and weights 120g even though it can store up to 5,000 songs."
World,"An African mini summit on theDarfur issue, which brought together leaders from Libya, Sudan,Egypt, Nigeria and Chad, opened here Sunday."
World,"The Iraq war has done little to increase security across the world or halt the activities of international terrorists, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan says."
World,"An explosion went off Sunday at an airport in Kenya #39;s capital, wounding at least two people Sunday and prompting authorities to seal off the facility to air traffic, witnesses said."
World,"Television stations in two Arab states have abandoned plans to broadcast a soap opera set in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, after an internet threat to  quot;strike quot; against the actors and executives involved."
Business,"WESTLAKE VILLAGE -- JD Power  amp; Associates, the research firm best known for its surveys of cars and other consumer products, has hired a firm to explore options that could include selling the privately held company, according to newspaper reports."
Business,Keep praising your troops and maybe they #39;ll win the fight. Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) Chief Executive Scott McNealy saw good in earnings that were somewhat worse than expected.
Sports,Valencia suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to nine-man Sevilla on Sunday to leave Barcelona five points clear at the top of the Primera Liga table.
World,"Zimbabwe #39;s main opposition leader is relaxing today in his bungalow in Harare, having just escaped a death sentence for treason."
World,"The new European Commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, is under mounting pressure to strip Italy #39;s designated justice commissioner, of his role in anti-discrimination policy after he made another gaffe at the weekend."
World, Investigators have recovered the flight data recorders from the wreckage of the cargo jet that crashed at Halifax International Airport last week.
World,"China sent 95 riot police to join United Nations #39; peacekeepers in Haiti to help increase security in the Caribbean island nation, the poorest in the Western Hemisphere, the official Chinese news agency Xinhua said."
Sci/Tech, The Habo No. 1 looks like any one of the legions of Volkswagen sedans in China. But a peek under the hood reveals an array of chrome canisters instead of the usual engine  #151; the Habo is fueled not by gas but hydrogen peroxide.
Sports," Corey Dillon rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns as the New England Patriots won their 20th consecutive game, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 30 20 in"
Sports, There was some national championship talk going on in the locker room at Auburn's Jordan Hare Stadium.
Sports," Mark McNulty shot a 6 under 65 Sunday to win the SBC Championship by eight strokes over Gary McCord, the largest margin of victory in a 54 hole Champions Tour event this season."
World," The U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who refused orders to drive a dangerous route were members of one of a few supply units whose trucks are still unarmored, their commanding general said Sunday."
World," TRIPOLI, Libya (AP)   Saying they hoped African leaders could solve what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis without sanctions, the leaders of Egypt, Chad, Nigeria and Libya discussed the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region with the Sudanese president Monday."
Business,"Several years ago, the manager of a big insurance company received an odd request from a counterpart at Marsh  amp; McLennan, the world #39;s largest insurance broker."
Business,Will today #39;s careening crude oil prices reprise That  #39;70s Show? Not according to Alan Greenspan. The Federal Reserve chairman said this year #39;s price climbs will likely have a far gentler impact on the economy 
Business,"HONG KONG China Netcom Group (Hong Kong), controlled by the second-largest fixed-line phone operator in China, has filed with US regulators to raise as much as \$1."
Business,"DETROIT JD Power  amp; Associates, the company millions of people turn to for quality rankings on everything from cars to cameras, is exploring the possibility of putting itself up for sale."
Business,Macquarie Infrastructure Group on Monday confirmed it had been selected as preferred bidder for 100 per cent of the Chicago Skyway toll bridge concession.
Sci/Tech,"Apple has revealed that it has sold more than 150 million songs trough its online music store, iTunes. The company said that iTunes users are now downloading more than four million songs a week, a rate of over 200 million songs a year."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 14, 2004 (MACCENTRAL) - At a private viewing at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, Calif., Apple Computer Inc. today unveiled a new 750-square-foot  quot;mini quot; design for its retail store."
Sports," They have outpitched them, outhit them, beaten them early and run away from them late. Saturday night, the New York Yankees went after Boston with the truncheon."
Sports,"St. Louis Cardinals #39; Albert Pujols (5) scores on a sacrifice fly ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Sunday Oct. 17, 2004."
Sports,"Given the nostalgia surrounding yesterday #39;s game at the Valley, it would have been cruel to deny Charlton at least a point, so a draw in the rain of south-east London was a fair result."
Sports,"The Brazilian striker Adriano scored two goals Sunday as Inter Milan beat Udinese, 3-1, in Serie A. An Andrea Pirlo strike gave AC Milan a 1-0 victory at Cagliari, moving Milan three points behind first-place Juventus."
Sports,"Corey Dillon rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns as the New England Patriots won their 20th consecutive game, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 30-20 in National Football League action in Foxboro on Sunday."
Sports,"TERRY Butcher, the Motherwell manager, last night drew comparisons between Rangers goalkeeper Stefan Klos and his record-breaking former Ibrox team-mate Chris Woods after the German defied his side at Fir Park."
Sports,"Our Week 6 candidates for Sunday Stud include Jeff Garcia, who led the Cleveland Browns to a 34-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, and Clinton Portis, who rushed for 171 yards to help the Redskins break their four-game losing streak."
Sports,Brett Favre and Darren Sharper have forgotten more motivational speeches than they can remember. If the Green Bay Packers bounce back this season from their 
Sports,"Chad Pennington could feel the pressure of trying to make franchise history weighing down his teammates. Trailing 14-3 at halftime, Pennington spoke up in the locker room."
World,"Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko secured approval in a referendum to run for a third term in office, the top election official said Monday."
World,"Sudan #39;s government has agreed with African leaders meeting in Libya Sunday to do its best to end the conflict in Darfur that has displaced about 1.5 million people, a senior Egyptian official said."
World,"A fire truck prepares to leave after it extinguished a fire, Sunday, 17 Oct, 2004 at Nairobi #39;s Wilson airport after an explosion shook the building."
World,"Inside the gutted church, with the acrid scent of burning still thick and the crunch of charcoal under foot, Iraqi Christians baptized Savio Mar Georgis."
Sports,"BOSTON At the First Baptist Church here, a few blocks from Fenway Park at the corner of Commonwealth and Clarendon, the subject for this Sunday #39;s service is:  quot;Why Does God Allow Suffering?"
Sports,"Jake Plummer and Reuben Droughns did little wrong while turning the Denver Broncos #39; biggest rivalry into a rout. On the other hand, Kerry Collins and Oakland #39;s offense did almost nothing right -- and the furious "
World,"Haiti #39;s interim prime minister on Sunday accused the ousted president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, of directing a wave of violence from exile, while "
World, Japanese stocks will probably move little on Monday as soaring oil prices and caution ahead of the U.S. presidential election next month and its possible impact on financial markets make investors nervous about trading actively.
World," Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Sunday of planning a surprise second term attempt to privatize Social Security, and forecast a ""disaster for America's middle class."" Republican party chairman Ed Gillespie called the charge ""just flat inaccurate."""
Business, Japanese stocks will probably move little  on Monday as soaring oil prices and caution ahead of the U.S.  presidential election next month and its possible impact on  financial markets make investors nervous about trading  actively.
World," Polarized voters, almost perfectly divided between the two parties  #151; and the balance of power hanging on hard fought, expensive campaigns in a few key areas. It's the story line of the 2004 presidential election, but it's also playing out in the battle for power in state legislatures, where Democratic and Republican control has probably never been so evenly divided."
World," A victory for Barack Obama in his battle for the US senate in the state of Illinois could spell hope for his ancestral Kenyan farming community, fractured by AIDS, years of poverty and illiteracy, villagers hope."
World," MINSK (Reuters) - Belarussian President Alexander  Lukashenko, accused in the west of flouting democratic norms,  won overwhelming approval in a referendum to run for a third  term in office, the top election official said Monday."
Business,"Google watchers abuzz about the search darling #39;s new desktop tool are already betting on its next product: instant chat. Such speculation isn #39;t new, but it #39;s gained legs as some intriguing facts have come to light this week."
Business,"The Russian government has issued a new threat to strip Yukos oil of its production licenses, the Moscow Times reported Monday. Natural Resources Minister Yury Trutnev said "
Business,The trial of an alleged fraudulent sale by Enron Corp. to Merrill Lynch ended its fourth week with a discussion of rudimentary accounting principles by the last of six defendants on trial for conspiracy and fraud.
Business," Homebuilders are set for trouble  ahead, with next year's earnings from four of the leading  housing companies set to run lower than Wall Street expects,  according to a hedge fund manager quoted in the latest edition  of Barron's."
Sci/Tech,Capitalizing on the success of its iPod music players and laptops California-based Apple Computer is set to open six stainless steel and white mini-stores.
Sci/Tech,"Targeting Unix archrivals Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems, IBM on Friday topped off the high end of its Power 5-based line of iSeries and pSeries servers, rolling out three systems all capable of hosting as many as 250 virtual servers on a single "
Sports,MADRAS - Damien Martyn struck a valiant 104 to spark a remarkable Australian fightback in the second Test against India yesterday.
Sports,LONDON : Charlton came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Newcastle at The Valley and maintain their unbeaten home record this season.
Sports,"Tom Brady lost his helmet and a fumble on a hard hit, then threw an interception that jeopardized New England #39;s NFL-record winning streak."
Sports,"Rangers #39; revival continued with victory over a stubborn and game Motherwell side at Fir Park - courtesy of two Dado Prso strikes, six minutes from the end of each half -o keep them on "
World,"accused of sheltering fighters led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Washington #39;s main foe in Iraq. which involved US air strikes on targets in the city."
World,"Saying they hoped African leaders could solve what the United Nations calls the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis without sanctions, the leaders of Egypt, Chad, Nigeria and Libya discussed the crisis in Sudan #39;s Darfur region with the "
World,The parents of British soldiers killed in Iraq were among thousands of protesters who joined an anti-war march through central London yesterday.
World,"Description: Five bombs explode at Christian churches in Baghdad early Saturday. Meanwhile, the Army is investigating a report that 19 reservists refused to go on a mission to deliver supplies, citing concerns about danger and their safety equipment."
World,A powerful explosion kills six and injures at least 20 at a cafe in Baghdad popular with Iraqi police officers.
World,"George W Bush and John Kerry fight to win over voters in Florida, the US state which narrowly decided the 2000 polls."
World,"The U.S. Navy is getting a 21st century makeover, with a new dress code that makes skirts optional for its more than 54,000 female sailors for the first time since women officially entered the service in 1908..."
World," Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Sunday of planning a surprise second term attempt to privatize Social Security, and forecast a ""disaster for America's middle class."" Republican party chairman Ed Gillespie called the charge ""just flat inaccurate.""   The clash erupted as Kerry and his running mate both appealed to Florida voters to cast their ballots as early as Monday under the state's early voting program..."
World," U.S. troops pounded Fallujah with airstrikes and tank fire Sunday, and the Iraqi government appealed to residents to expel ""foreign terrorists"" to prevent an all out attack..."
World," Johnny Depp reckons he's no great movie pinup   he just has a ""weird job."" Arriving Sunday for the premiere of his latest movie, ""Finding Neverland,"" at London's Leicester Square, Depp played down his movie star image as fans lining the red carpet screamed his name.   ""I wouldn't say I'm a heartthrob,"" he said, as his companion, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis, looked on..."
World," Despite gaining their freedom by signing pledges to renounce violence, at least seven former prisoners of the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have returned to terrorism, at times with deadly consequences.    At least two are believed to have died in fighting in Afghanistan, and a third was recaptured during a raid of a suspected training camp in Afghanistan, Lt..."
World,"<p></p><p> VIENNA (Reuters) - Feliciano Lopez won his first careertitle by defeating sixth seed Guillermo Canas 6-4, 1-6, 7-5,3-6, 7-5 to claim the Vienna Trophy Sunday.</p>"
World,"A fire burned its way up one of Venezuela's tallest buildings on Sunday, injuring at least 25 firefighters and prompting the evacuation of nearby residences and businesses amid fears that the tower might collapse, officials said."
World,SHOCKING disdain for Zimbabwe and ignorance on what is happening here emerged in a debate in Britain #39;s House of Lords with some speakers alleging that Zimbabweans are eating grass and that Aids is their biggest export.
Sci/Tech,"Faulty switches have been identified as the most likely cause of the Genesis sample-return capsule #39;s crash landing in Utah, US, last month."
Sports,CLEVELAND Jeff Garcia #39;s four touchdown passes carried Cleveland past Cincinnati 34-to-17. One of those tosses was the tenth 99-yard pass play in NFL history.
Business,"Video chain Blockbuster Inc (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it would lower the price of its online DVD rentals to undercut a similar move by Netflix Inc."
Sports,England #39;s tour to Zimbabwe next month looks certain to go ahead after an inquiry found no evidence of racism within the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.
Sci/Tech, Biologists plan to use large nets and traps this week in Chicago's Burnham Harbor to search for the northern snakehead  #151; a type of fish known for its voracious appetite and ability to wreak havoc on freshwater ecosystems.
Sci/Tech," The last of the seven Project Mercury astronauts who pioneered U.S. space exploration in the 1960s remembered one of their own as a fearless pilot with the ""right stuff"" in an emotional memorial ceremony on Friday for Gordon Cooper."
World," One of Africa's most famous writers has rejected a Nigerian national honors award, protesting conditions in the West African nation and saying renegades were trying to turn his home state into ""a bankrupt and lawless fiefdom."""
World, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average opened 0.36 percent higher on Monday as bargain hunters scooped up miners and other recent laggards following a 3.5 percent drop in the key gauge in the previous six trading days.
Business,"South African gold producer Harmony, with backing from Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel, is poised to make a surprise takeover bid today for Gold Fields, the world #39;s fourth biggest producer, the Financial Times has reported."
Business,"Copper prices may recover this week from the biggest five-day drop since July 1999 as demand keeps growing in China, the world #39;s largest user of the metal, a survey of traders and analysts showed."
Business,The days of writing a check and scrambling to the bank within a few days to cover it with a deposit are coming to an end. The paper check is going high tech.
Sci/Tech,"South Korea will pick its first two astronauts next year for a space trip by 2007, the science ministry said Sunday, after Russia agreed to help the country #39;s space program."
Sports, Jake Plummer and Reuben Droughns did little wrong while turning the Denver Broncos' biggest rivalry into a rout.
Sports,"Beltran set a postseason record by homering for the fifth consecutive game, snapping a seventh-inning tie with a solo shot as the Houston Astros posted a 6-5 triumph over the St."
Sports,MADRAS: Damien Martyn masterminded Australia #39;s stirring fightback yesterday to leave the second cricket Test against India poised for a knife-edge finish.
Sports,"A record play helped the Cleveland Browns get their record to .500. Oh, and playing the Cincinnati Bengals didn #39;t hurt, either."
Sports," The Dallas Cowboys spent a week comparing Steelers rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a young Dan Marino. How about some Terry Bradshaw to go with it? Roethlisberger completed 21 of 25 passes and two touchdowns, completing 11 straight throws on the Steelers' last two scoring drives Sunday, leading Pittsburgh to a 24 20 comeback win over the Cowboys."
World,"China has sent a contingent of riot police to Haiti to assist United Nations peacekeepers in the troubled Caribbean nation. Authorities in Beijing say the force of 95 police, which includes 13 women officers, left the Chinese capital for Haiti Sunday."
World,BRUSSELS The dispute that engulfed Rocco Buttiglione and the 732-member European Parliament last week was partly about a prospective member of Europe #39;s executive body professing unacceptable views and the legislature rising up to censure him.
Sports, Carlos Beltran's record tying eighth  post season home run capped the Houston Astros' 6 5 comeback  win over the St Louis Cardinals to even the National League  Championship Series at two games apiece on Sunday.
Sports," GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Brent Geiberger  followed his father Al in winning the \$4.8 million Greensboro  Classic Sunday, the first time ever that father and son have  won the same PGA Tour event."
Sports,"The New England Patriots stopped a late Seattle comeback to beat the Seahawks, running their streak to 20 wins."
Sports,"Carlos Beltran homers in a record fifth consecutive postseason game in the eighth inning to carry the Astros over the Cardinals, 6-5, knotting the series at two games apiece."
Sports,"The New England Patriots stop a late Seattle comeback to beat the Seahawks, 30-20, on Sunday, running their streak to 20 wins."
Sports,"MONDAY <br>NFL ON DEMAND <br>EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS <br>With the addition of the NFL Network to Comcast and Starpower cable, digital subscribers can now access free highlights of every NFL game. Minus broadcast network mumbo-jumbo commentary, the highlights last eight to 20 minutes..."
Sports,"<br><em>While the late-season efforts of such Texans as President Bush and Roger Clemens provide for riveting TV, the even more exciting Maryland-N.C. State game put us in mind of some other Lone Star Staters -- ZZ Top. Goodness, Wolfpack Coach Chuck Amato..."
Sports,"If Kurt Busch goes on to win his first title, he can point to the 500 miles at Lowe's Motor Speedway as the defining race of his season."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average opened 0.36  percent higher on Monday as bargain hunters scooped up miners  and other recent laggards following a 3.5 percent drop in the  key gauge in the previous six trading days.
Business,"This week, the 62 stations controlled by the Sinclair Broadcasting Group plan to show a documentary about John Kerry's antiwar activities 30 years ago. The film could negatively affect both Mr. Kerry and Sinclair."
Business,"Just when it appeared Michael D. Eisner, the chief of the Disney, could begin enjoying his final years in charge, a lawsuit threatens to dredge up embarrassing details of his two-decade reign."
Business,"Propelled by Google envy, new players and Internet industry giants are rushing into the online search market."
Business,Ford plans to offer Sirius Satellite Radio in more of its cars and trucks and that it will begin installing the systems at the factory.
Business,A different Michael is about to take center stage at Walt Disney Co. On Wednesday a nasty and grueling battle between Disney shareholders 
Business,Japanese automakers #39; stocks such as Toyota Motor Corp. rose after a US government report showed retail sales gained more than some economists expected.
Business,"Multiplex Group, Westfield Group and the billionaire brothers Simon and David Reuben lodged their 585 million- pound (\$1.05 billion) bid for Chelsfield Plc, saying they expect the transaction to close in November."
Business,"Propelled by Google envy, new players and Internet industry giants are rushing into the online search market, setting off a burst of activity that contrasts sharply with the lull after the dot-com collapse."
Business,"Stanley G. Tate, Chairman of the Florida Prepaid College Board, announced Friday that the program is expected to top a record one million total plans statewide by the close of this year #39;s enrollment."
Sci/Tech,Coffee shop giant Starbucks said it was launching the first of its  quot;music bars quot; where customers can listen to digital recordings and burn their own CDs.
Sci/Tech,"Four men were sentenced to termed imprisonment Thursday in Beijing for creating and profiting from pornographic websites. Liang Hongbin, Li Yufei, Yu Jianhong, and Chen Dong #39;s pornographic "
Sports,India #39;s cricketers need another 210 runs today to beat Australia in the second Test in Chennai and tie their four-match series at 1-1.
Sports,Sweden #39;s Annika Sorenstam overhauled a three-shot deficit in the last five holes to win a record fourth Samsung World Championship in California.
Sports,"time All Star Ray Boone, patriarch of a three generation baseball family, died early Sunday following a long illness. He was 81."
World,"For years, Israel has feuded with the United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians over a wide range of issues, and recently Israel thought it had found a smoking gun to press its case."
World,"French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier, visiting Israel to patch up tense relations, promised on Sunday that his country would do all it could to fight anti-Semitism."
World,LONDON: The leader of Britain #39;s main opposition party yesterday ordered a legislator to apologise for a magazine article that depicted the people of Liverpool as sentimental victims who nurse a  quot;tribal grievance quot; against the rest of society.
Sports, The No. 11 MSU basketball team lost 96 83 to George Washington Saturday afternoon in the first round of the BB amp;T Classic.
Business," LionOre Mining International Ltd., a global company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, has made a  $208 million US friendly bid to acquire Australia #39;s MPI Mines Ltd."
Business,"Just when it appeared that Michael D. Eisner, the chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, could begin enjoying the company #39;s turnaround and his final years in "
Business,"Global shopping mall owner Westfield Group, Australian developer Multiplex Group and Britain #39;s Reuben brothers have launched a planned 585 million pounds bid for Duelguide, owner of the UK property firm Chelsfield."
Sports,The Lions had a chance to make a statement and a stand in the NFC North division race Sunday and --in fairness to the coach -- their performance defied description.
Sports,"Ray Boone, a two-time All-Star for the Tigers who became better known as the patriarch of the first-ever three-generation family of All-Stars, has passed away following a long illness at the age of 81."
Sci/Tech," Price declines for U.S. consumer electronics accelerated in August, fueled by discounted price cuts for the popular iPod digital music player and traditional DVD players, according to an industry study prepared for Reuters."
World,"A summit of African leaders on the crisis in the Sudanese region of Darfur opened Sunday in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, the BBC reported."
World," The killers of Kenneth Bigley were asked on Sunday to return his body to end the  quot;agonising wait quot; for his family and to  quot;finally allow them to lay him to rest quot;, in an appeal by the British ambassador to Iraq."
World," Sudan's government has agreed with African leaders meeting in Libya Sunday to do its best to end the conflict in Darfur that has displaced about 1.5 million people, a senior Egyptian official said."
World," In a break with tradition, The Tampa Tribune, a Republican standard bearer for decades, refused Sunday to endorse anyone for president for the first time since 1964."
World," The former top U.S. commander in  Iraq complained last winter to the Pentagon that a poor supply  situation was threatening the Army's ability to fight, The  Washington Post reported on its Web site on Sunday."
Sports,  Tom Lehman called a one stroke penalty on himself during Sunday #39;s final round of the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.
Sports,Bilbao moved away from the relegation zone with a scarcely deserved victory. Ismael Urzaiz put the home side in front when he headed in a Francisco Yeste free kick in the 33rd minute.
Sci/Tech,Internet advertisers face a new enemy: people who click on ads with no intention of buying.
Sci/Tech,"Steven P. Jobs, founder of Apple, unveiled a new line of miniretail stores, making his first appearance since cancer surgery."
Sci/Tech,Travel sites want to help you find a cheap trip. But is cost the only factor to consider?
Sports, The New York Yankees took a 2 0 lead over Boston after three innings of play as they looked to complete a shocking sweep of the Red Sox in Game 4 of the AL championship series Sunday.
Sports, Roy Oswalt was one worry the Houston Astros hadn't counted on against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL championship series.
Business,"A major re-ordering of South Africa #39;s gold mining industry is expected to get under way today with Gold Fields of South Africa poised to announce a multi-billion dollar merger with one of its big Johannesburg-based rivals, most likely Harmony Gold."
World, Britain's national academy of science  urged the United Nations on Monday to ignore a call by  President Bush to ban all forms of human cloning.
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   A contingent of 95 riot  police from China arrived in Haiti on Sunday to help restore  order in the Caribbean nation plagued with gang and political  violence that has killed more than 50 people over the past two  weeks."
Business,Canada #39;s LionOre Mining International Ltd. (LIM.T) has bid an agreed A\$285 million takeover to acquire Australia #39;s MPI Mines Ltd.
Business,"year bonds fell after the US government said retail sales rose more than expected last month, damping concern demand for Japan #39;s goods will slow."
Business,"Multiplex Group, Westfield Group and the billionaire brothers Simon and David Reuben lodged a formal 585 million-pound (\$1.05 billion) cash offer for Chelsfield Plc, meeting a deadline to win support from the company #39;s owners."
Business,"For many employers, health saving accounts - the newest insurance innovation - is a lot like a swimming pool on summer #39;s first hot day."
Business,"There are many other treatment options for people with arthritis, and physicians are considering them patient by patient. Washington -- Physicians are pulling out their risk-versus-benefit calculators once "
Sci/Tech,World #39;s largest software maker #39;s best-selling game for Xbox video console -- Halo 2-- has leaked onto the Internet nearly four weeks before its planned sale date.
Sci/Tech," The consumer electronics arm of the Virgin Group is introducing a new five gigabyte hard disk portable music player, bringing a powerful brand name in music to the increasingly crowded product space."
Sci/Tech,"Update: Growth of the new lava dome inside Mount St. Helens #39; crater continued Saturday. Under current conditions, small lahars, or volcanic debris flows, could suddenly descend the Toutle River valley if they "
Sci/Tech,"Hammered by iPod, Sony will retool, adding native MP3 support to some digital music players by next summer. Cnet -- SAN FRANCISCO--Sony Electronics missed an opportunity when it nodded off with the emergence "
Sci/Tech,"I have developed a tool to assist in evaluating the effects of BPL on a radio receiving installation. The tool allows you to determine using your own Antenna and receiver installation parameters, the effect that BPL might have on your installation."
Sci/Tech, quot;A battle has erupted between Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs and a group of local preservationists over the future of a 78-year old mansion on Jobs #39; property.
Sports,The Houston Astros #39; Carlos Beltran has the St Louis Cardinals shaking their heads in disbelief and baseball owners quaking in their boots.
Sports,"New York Yankees #39; Alex Rodriguez hits a two-run homer against Boston Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe during the third inning of game 4 of the ALCS Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 in Boston."
Sports,Newcastle United drew 1-1 at Charlton to extend its unbeaten league run under manager Graeme Souness to four matches and climb one place to eighth in English soccer #39;s 20- team Premiership.
Sports,"In a rematch of All-Russian French Open championship match, Anastasia Myskina trounced Elena Dementieva 7-5 and 6-0 to win the Kremlin Cup final to retain her Moscow title on Sunday."
Sports,"It #39;s not what Washington has grown accustomed to, the Redskins being a defense-first team. From Otto Graham to Sonny to Joe Gibbs riding Riggo, Theismann and Art Monk, it #39;s almost always been about offense."
Sports,"Holding the Carolina Panthers scoreless for the first 57 minutes, the Eagles remained the lone undefeated team in the National Football Conference, cruising to a 30-8 victory on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field."
World,Thousands of anti-war campaigners took to the streets of London last night calling for an end to the  quot;illegal occupation quot; of Iraq by US-led coalition troops.
World,"TONY EASTLEY: On the eve of the Prime Minister #39;s visit to Indonesia to attend the inauguration of the country #39;s new President, Australia is signaling its interest in signing a new Security Pact with Indonesia."
Sports," By the time Carlos Beltran's shot landed in Houston's bullpen, this much was clear: At least baseball had one competitive playoff series still going. Beltran did it again, homering in a record fifth straight postseason game and lifting the Astros over the St. Louis Cardinals 6 5 Sunday to even the NL championship series at 2 all."
Sci/Tech,"Before Sony brought out its new NW-HD3, it didn #39;t have a hard-drive-based digital audio player that could play MP3s. This was a shame, because while Apple makes some great MP3 players, it could use some credible competition."
Sports, Carlos Beltran's record tying eighth  post season home run capped the Houston Astros' 6 5 comeback  win over the St Louis Cardinals to even the National League  Championship Series at two games apiece Sunday.
Sports, The Houston Astros' Carlos Beltran has  the St Louis Cardinals shaking their heads in disbelief and  baseball owners quaking in their boots.
World,"England's secondary schools should drop GCSEs and A-levels for a diploma, a report says, but reaction is mixed."
Sports,"The Jets' defense shut down the San Francisco 49ers in the second half, paving the way for a come-from-behind victory that was sprinkled with subplots."
Sci/Tech,"Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread wireless installations, IP telephony deployment, and other network infrastructure upgrades."
World," Despite gaining their freedom by signing pledges to renounce violence, at least seven former prisoners of the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have returned to terrorism, at times with deadly consequences.    At least two are believed to have died in fighting in Afghanistan, and a third was recaptured during a raid of a suspected training camp in Afghanistan, Lt..."
Business,"Trans-Tasman beer and wine group Lion Nathan Ltd will concentrate on its premium wine business after making \$72 million in writedowns, mostly to its Australian wine business."
Sports,"The Wizards have eight potential free agents on the roster, including projected starters Larry Hughes, Brendan Haywood and Kwame Brown."
Sports,"D.C. United beats the MetroStars, 3-2, Sunday night in a tuneup for their first-round playoff series."
World,A contingent of 95 riot police from China arrived in Haiti on Sunday to help restore order in the Caribbean nation plagued with gang and political violence 
Sports,"Boston pitcher Curt Schilling threw in the bullpen for the second time in three days Sunday, but it was unclear whether he would be available for the rest of the ALCS."
World,"MINSK: Voters in Belarus have overwhelmingly endorsed constitutional changes to allow authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko to seek a third tem in office, according to provisional results of a weekend referendum, the electoral commission chief has "
Business," The dollar edged down against the euro on Monday toward its lowest level in seven and a half months, pressured after it fell through key technical levels on weak U.S. economic data on Friday."
World, Britain's national academy of science urged the United Nations on Monday to ignore a call by President Bush to ban all forms of human cloning.
World," MOSCOW (AP)   Forensic tests have shown that some of the militants who took more than 1,000 people hostage in a school in the southern Russian town of Beslan last month were drug addicts, a senior prosecutor was quoted as saying Sunday."
World," Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the most feared terrorist operating in Iraq and the man believed to be shown on several grainy videotapes beheading foreign captives, was indicted Sunday in Jordan, a U.S. ally and an Arab nation supporting the war on terror."
Sci/Tech,"Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Studios will be using the new 30 GB DVD disc format, created by the DVD Forum, an international group of hardware and software companies and content providers."
Business, Japanese stocks extended losses into a  seventh straight day by midsession on Monday as record breaking  oil prices and caution about U.S. earnings offset bargain  hunting in some exporters and other recent laggards.
Business," The dollar edged down against the euro on  Monday toward its lowest level in seven and a half months,  pressured after it fell through key technical levels on weak  U.S. economic data on Friday."
World," President Bush climbed to an eight point lead over Democratic challenger John Kerry in a USAToday/CNN/Gallup poll released on Sunday, the same advantage he held before the three presidential debates."
World," The State Department said Thursday it expects continued progress in Pakistan toward democratic rule, showing no concern about moves to allow President Pervez Musharraf to remain on as army chief."
Business,The area's mix of retail tenants is changing from mom-and-pop shops to a blend of well-known chains.
Business,Marketer says the left-leaning groups are miles ahead in using the Internet for political advocacy.
Business,"Successful businessman Here, But He Hasn't Forgotten His Native El Salvador."
Sci/Tech,If at first you don #39;t succeed - and you #39;re Sony - it #39;s a good bet that success is a mandate the second time around. ... la the ubiquitous iPod - Sony #39;s last stab at a hard-disk-based digital music device sank with only a trace.
Business,"Their biggest clients hit hard by viruses, worms and other attacks, Microsoft Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. are planning to work together to help their corporate customers fight back."
Business,"Oct. 18, 2004 (TheDeal.com) Although accounting regulators have agreed to delay a contentious proposal that forces companies to deduct the cost of employee stock options as a business expense, Sen. Michael B. Enzi said Thursday, Oct."
Sci/Tech,"We all remember April 1st when Google announced its new Gmail web-mail service with an overwhelming 1Gig storage space. Their mere announcement brought a new wave of 1Gig web-mail services such as Walla  , Spymac  and more. Since they don't charge for the service, their plan is to profit from advertisement revenue stream.  It's been 6 month now, and Gmail is still in beta stage and many competitors are joining the scene on an almost daily basis. "
World,British troops may end up in one of the most violent flashpoints in Iraq in an operation to help the United States forces poised for an assault on the rebel stronghold of Fallujah.
Sci/Tech,"Manufacture aggressively markets product before drug' long-term safety has been proven. <br> <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Public and private sectors are developing non-entertainment games whose ""fun factor"" ranks below their ""serious factor."" <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,Tokyo stocks slid Friday for a sixth straight session as concerns about rising oil prices and Wall Street #39;s overnight weakness combined to knock Japanese blue chips lower.
Business,"Kroll Inc., an investigation and risk consulting company owned by Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. Inc. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , has appointed Simon Freakley as chief executive officer and president."
Business,The two Merck  amp; Co. executives were somber as the company plane pitched and rolled through the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne on the night of Sept.
Sports,"On his 35th birthday, Ernie Els received a familiar present -- a World Match Play title. And he just might have his 96-year-old grandfather to thank."
Sports,"Dixon finishes ninth overall in the championship with a second placing his best result of the season. He now takes a break, with a fair amount of testing lined up over our summer."
Sports,"Arsenal  quot;got away with murder quot; following the ugly scenes at the end of their stormy match at Manchester United last season, according to United boss Alex Ferguson."
Sports,India ended the fourth day needing 210 more runs to win this multi-stranded epic of a second Test and level the series against Australia.
World,"Russia called on Iran on Sunday to ease world concerns about its nuclear ambitions by ratifying the additional protocol of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and halting all uranium enrichment, the Ria-Novosti news agency reported."
World,"  Thousands of anti war and anti globalization activists marched through central London Sunday, filling Trafalgar Square to protest the US led invasion of Iraq."
World,"  Two US Army helicopters crashed in Baghdad on Saturday, killing two soldiers, as the military reported that four other American troops had died in car bombings elsewhere in Iraq."
World,Haggling between election allies delays the formation of a new government in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
World," The price of crude oil surged past an unprecedented  $55 per barrel Monday amid continued uncertainty over production, high demand and tight supply globally.    The price of crude for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange reached  $55.02 per barrel mid morning in Asia, up 9 cents from its settlement price on Friday..."
Business,"The price of crude oil surged past an unprecedented \$55 per barrel Monday amid continued uncertainty over production, high demand and tight supply globally."
Sports,India resume the fifth and final day of the second Test against Australia in Chennai from the score of 19 for no loss. The hosts need another 210 runs to win the Test and square the four-match series 1-1.
Sports,"  In a fresh slant on the standard light bulb joke, instead of asking how many Seahawks it takes to screw in a light bulb, one wonders how many light bulbs it takes before the Seahawks can screw one in without dropping it."
Sports," By winning Sunday, the Green Bay Packers weathered the toughest week of the Mike Sherman era and probably the most trying week this franchise has seen in more than a decade."
World," Iran reiterated Sunday that it won't accept any proposal depriving it of the right to enrich uranium, saying it can't be bullied into giving up its nuclear energy program, state media reported."
Business,Tokyo stocks edged lower Monday morning because of concerns about rising oil prices. The US dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Business,Shares in Australian insurer AXA Asia Pacific Holdings plummeted more than 10 percent Monday after a proposed buyout by its French-based major shareholder was scrapped.
Sports,Sete Gibernau was fuming after a mechanical problem robbed him of the chance to take the world championship fight to the final round of the season.
Sports,The Packers #39; win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday was better than a good dose of Prozac for fans who were beginning to sink into depression over Green Bay #39;s dismal start this season.
Sports," John Olerud hobbled out of the clubhouse on crutches, his left foot heavily wrapped. The New York Yankees' first baseman sat out Sunday night with a bruised instep, and might be sidelined for a while."
World,"Leaders from Sudan and four other African countries issued a joint statement here late Sunday, rejecting any foreign intervention in the Darfur issue and stressing that the "
Sports,"A top 10 ranking, an undefeated season and the ACC lead all came crashing down for Virginia in an all-too-familiar place Saturday night."
Sports,"Els wins a World Match Play title for a record sixth time, beating Lee Westwood, 2 and 1, to capture golf's biggest payday -- \$1.8 million."
World,Tainted hot springs in at least 20 resort towns in Japan include several whose waters had been celebrated for centuries. The disclosures of fraud at the springs have stained one of the most precious rituals of Japanese culture -- group bathing.
World,"Belarusans voted in favor of scrapping presidential term limits, the Central Elections Commission chief said Monday, citing partial results. Ending the limits would allow the country's authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, to seek a new term in 2006."
World,"The villagers of Buyat Beach blame Denver-based Newmont Mining Corp., the world's largest gold-mining company, for poisoning their idyllic tropical bay with arsenic and mercury."
World,"Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency were expected in Brazil this week to view parts of its equipment to enrich uranium, the country's leading weekly newsmagazine reported Sunday, citing government officials."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Cisco Systems have expanded a partnership to provide businesses with automated identity and access security to networks. The two companies announced on Thursday that they have integrated IBM #39;s Tivoli 
Sports,"Three shots behind Grace Park with five holes to go, six-time LPGA player of the year Sorenstam rallied with an eagle, birdie and three pars to win her fourth Samsung World Championship by three shots over Park on Sunday."
World,"Pierre Salinger, a renowned figure from the Kennedy years in the White House, has died of heart failure. Salinger worked as press secretary for two US presidents, including John F. Kennedy, and worked on the "
World,"China was expected to press North Koreas No. 2 leader to restart stalled six-nation talks on the dispute over the Norths nuclear program when he visits Beijing this week, a state-run newspaper said today."
World," When narrow colonial era streets get jammed with evening traffic in India's technology capital, the radio disc jockey on car stereos turns agony aunt."
Sci/Tech," Executives with the Redmond software vendor vow they will deliver the 'R2' Windows Server release in 2005. But to do so, they are pushing back some features."
Sci/Tech,"Mount St. Helens continued the slow process of building a new lava dome in its crater yesterday with still more lava pushing to the surface, geologists reported."
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this month, the US space program lost one of its most colorful pioneers - Leroy Gordon  quot;Gordo quot; Cooper Jr., one of the Mercury 7 astronauts, whose exploits and foibles "
Sports,"Brent Geiberger hardly had time to talk, but he took the cellular phone from a PGA Tour official anyway. On the phone with him was the champion of the 1976 Greater Greensboro Open."
Sports,crowned world champion Valentino Rossi expects his Yamaha factory bike will be faster next season to meet the challenges of Honda.
Sports,"Anastasia Myskina and Nikolay Davydenko won singles championships at the Kremlin Cup yesterday, then teamed with compatriots to capture the women #39;s and men #39;s doubles finals for a Russian sweep of all four titles."
Sports,"In the offseason, Wisconsin Coach Barry Alvarez gathered his seniors together for a stark reminder of their status in Madison. Should they fail to win a Big Ten championship, Alvarez reminded "
World,"SEVEN people were killed in a car bombing at a cafe near the Australian embassy in Baghdad today. At least 20 other people were wounded, a US officer at the scene of the blast said."
World,Voters in Belarus appear to have approved a referendum that will scrap term limits and allow the country #39;s authoritarian leader to seek a third term in office.
World," An explosion at an airport in Kenyas capital Sunday slightly injured two people and caused a fire that destroyed part of a departure lounge, police said."
World,"Brushing aside mounting pressures for a nationwide referendum on his disengagement plan, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ruled out any such possibility along with calls for new elections."
World,"Malaysia #39;s former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim reportedly plans to return home on October 31 after nearly two months abroad, but will avoid any strenuous political activity throughout the Muslim fasting month that ends next month."
Business,"South Africa #39;s largest domestic gold producer is poised to make a surprise takeover bid for Gold Fields. With the backing from Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel, Harmony will "
Business,"Crude oil prices surged past an unprecedented 55 dollars per barrel today as uncertainty swirls over production, high demand and tight global supplies."
Business,European insurance giant Axa has withdrawn its Aust. \$3.4 billion (\$2.48 billion) offer for the 48.3 percent of Axa Asia Pacific Holdings it doesn #39;t own after independent directors 
Business," New Zealand #39;s Commerce Commission Monday recommended in a draft report that the country #39;s mobile phone termination charges should be regulated, prompting Telecom Corp."
Business,Is the Federal Reserve less sanguine about the effect the oil-price spike will have on the economy? Given the run-up in crude prices -- and rising fears that growth could be slowed measurably -- the markets 
Sports,"Julian Tavarez #39;s 2-2 slider to Carlos Beltran was theoretically a good pitch Sunday afternoon. It was low, outside and traveling 81 miles per hour."
World,The UK's defence secretary is to address parliament on proposals to put some troops under US command in Iraq.
Business,"FRANKFURT When they introduced the euro in 1999, the European countries that gave up their own money knew they wanted a strong, stable currency that would command their citizens #39; confidence and ease the conditions for cross-border commerce."
World,School districts are following the lead of the rapid escalation of commercialism at college and professional arenas and stadiums.
World,"Jordan's military prosecutor indicted Abu Musab Zarqawi, one of the most wanted insurgents in Iraq, and 12 other alleged Muslim militants Sunday for an alleged al Qaeda-linked plot to attack the U.S. Embassy in Amman and Jordanian government targets with chemical and conventional weapons, government officials said."
Business,"Credit Suisse (CSGN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) is set for a dramatic overhaul when Chief Executive Oswald Gruebel unveils a long-awaited plan next week to beat "
Sports," When Virginia coach Al Groh met Bobby Bowden at midfield Saturday night after Florida State #39;s 36 3 victory, he offered some advice."
Sci/Tech,"Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein scored hits with Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare In Love and Chicago. Yet his relationship with parent company Disney has been like a bad marriage."
Sports,"GREENSBORO -- As PGA golfers enter the final rounds of the Chrysler Classic at Forest Oaks, one question still hangs over the Triad #39;s only major sports event: Have the changes to the tournament in recent years secured its future viability?"
World, Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said he is utterly frustrated that the Malay party he helped develop into Malaysia #39;s dominant political force has become riddled with corruption and bribery.
Sci/Tech,The Walt Disney Co. appears poised to end its current deal with Miramax Films founders Bob and Harvey Weinstein after an often rocky 10-year relationship.
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam charged from three shots back in the final five holes yesterday to overtake Grace Park and win her fourth Samsung World Championship in Palm Desert, Calif."
Sports,"The Zimbabwe Cricket Union was cleared on Sunday of racism by an International Cricket Council investigation. The probe was launched after 15 white players were dismissed for backing Heath Streak, who was "
World, Palestinians may well be glad to see the back of George W. Bush at next month's presidential elections but are sceptical that John Kerry will execute a major rethink in US policy on the Middle East conflict.
World,Tripoli - An African summit meeting wound up here overnight with a joint statement rejecting any  quot;foreign intervention quot; in the crisis-torn Sudanese region of Darfur and voicing strong support for the Sudanese government which is threatened with 
Sci/Tech,The company expands its server software for creating slick interfaces for Web applications.
Sci/Tech,The companies plan to share security features to help customers protect their networks from worms and viruses.
Business,"Gold Fields has yet to receive support from Norilsk Nickel, its biggest shareholder, for its acquisition of Canada #39;s Iamgold. Gold Fields announced its plan to buy Iamgold "
Business,Industry analysts are predicting US regulators this month will refuse to approve Merck  amp; Co. #39;s new arthritis drug until at least 2006 because of heart attacks linked to its recalled sister drug Vioxx.
Business,"The University of Iowa #39;s market for US presidential futures, founded 16-years ago, has been overtaken by a Dublin-based exchange that is now 25 times larger."
Sports,Daunte Culpepper passed for 425 yards and five touchdowns Sunday night to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 38-31 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Sports, Kobe Bryant had 23 points and six rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94 80 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
Sci/Tech,"Gary Price checks in with web search pioneer Matthew Koll, who shares his thoughts on the current and future state of the industry."
Business," Oil prices rallied to a record above  #36;55 a barrel Monday on concerns over a winter fuel supply crunch, and as traders took comments from a top U.S. official to mean high prices have yet to really dent U.S. demand."
Business," Oil prices rallied to a record above   $55 a barrel Monday on concerns over a winter fuel supply  crunch, and as traders took comments from a top U.S. official  to mean high prices have yet to really dent U.S. demand."
Business,"Oil prices surge past a record \$55 per a barrel in Asian trade, amid concerns over winter fuel supplies."
Business,"A takeover bid which would create the world's biggest gold company, with assets of \$10bn, is reportedly being considered in South Africa."
Business,"Just when it appeared Michael D. Eisner, the chief of Disney, could begin enjoying his final years in charge, a lawsuit threatens to dredge up embarrassing details of his two-decade reign."
Business,Ford plans to offer Sirius Satellite Radio in more of its cars and trucks and it will begin installing the systems at the factory.
Sci/Tech,Lamina Ceramics plans to introduce a light- emitting diode array with heat-reduction tech- nology that allows it to be as bright as a theatrical light without a meltdown.
Business,"US gasoline pump prices fell about three cents in the past two weeks to an average of \$1.93 a gallon, Trilby Lundberg said, citing a survey of about 7,000 filling stations by her Camarillo, California, research firm."
Business,"year bonds fell after a US report showed retail sales rose more than economists expected last month, damping concern demand for Japan #39;s goods will slow."
Business,PSA Peugeot Citroen China #39;s unit is expected to miss its full-year car sales target due to intense competition and slumping sales.
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. wasn #39;t around in 1905, so the company could not have been George Santayana #39;s point of reference when he observed then that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
Sci/Tech,Miles away from humans in the middle of squirrel country sits a piece of equipment that may lead scientists to the origins of the universe.
Sci/Tech,"jangobongo writes  quot;After a 20 year struggle, the University of Arizona #39;s \$120 million Large Binocular Telescope was dedicated last week."
Sports, AC Milan won 1 0 at Cagliari Sunday as a crucial week lies ahead for the Italian giants. Milan rested many of its regulars including Jaap Stam and Hernan Crespo because of a 
Sports,year defensive coordinator Bret Bielema recalled that coach Barry Alvarez warned him when he hired him at Wisconsin  quot;to be careful what you tell these 
Sports,We were unable to get off the field on defense. We were unable to make first downs on offense. Im not telling you anything you dont know.
World,"Two armed militants infiltrated Israel early on Sunday from the southern Gaza Strip near the community of Holit, near the Sufa crossing."
World,"Hamid Karzais rivals say its still too early to concede Afghanistans inaugural presidential election, despite the interim leaders dominant showing after three days of vote-counting."
World,Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he was utterly frustrated that the Malay party he helped develop into Malaysia #39;s dominant political force had become riddled with corruption and bribery.
Sports,"David Ortiz hammers a two-run, 12th inning home run to give the Boston Red Sox new life and a 6-4 win over the Yankees early Monday morning. New York leads the series 3-1."
Business,Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. will announce plans for a large-scale clinical trial of the ability of blockbuster drug Celebrex to prevent heart attacks and strokes in patients with 
Business,"Exchange-traded funds are a nifty idea, but its easy for investors to make mistakes with them. Here are four ETFs Morningstar likes."
Sci/Tech,"Russian space crew due to blast off Thursday say they expect six  quot;pleasant quot; months in orbit, despite a technical glitch that has twice delayed the launch."
Sports,"He had given up three runs in the first inning of perhaps the biggest game of his life in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday, but Astros righthander Roy Oswalt wasn #39;t worried."
Sports,Newcastle United boss Graeme Souness is likely to discipline Craig Bellamy after the striker fired a broadside at his manager yesterday.
World,"Haiti accused South African President Thabo Mbeki of failing to stop exiled president Jean-Bertrand Aristide from fomenting unrest in the Caribbean nation, the British Broadcasting Corp."
World,"The recent, and yet another uncalled for, murder, of a British citizen, Ken Bigley, has added to the collateral damage of the war against Iraq."
World,"MANILA: One of Manila #39;s most senior police officers has been killed in an ambush outside his office, his commander said. Unknown gunmen armed with assault rifles attacked Senior Superintendent Manolo Martinez "
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Sunday rejected calls from Jewish settlers to hold a nationwide referendum on his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, escalating an increasingly bitter dispute with former allies who now accuse him of leading Israel toward civil war."
World, Gay marriage is emerging as a big enough issue in several states to influence races both for Congress and the presidency.
World," Down to their last three outs of the season, the Boston Red Sox rallied   against Mariano Rivera, the New York Yankees and decades of disappointment. Bill Mueller singled home the tying run off Rivera in the ninth inning and David Ortiz homered against Paul Quantrill in the 12th, leading Boston to a 6 4 victory over the Yankees on Sunday night that avoided a four game sweep in the AL championship series..."
Business,"Oil prices have surged past a record \$55 per a barrel in Asian trade, amid concerns over winter fuel supplies. The price of crude for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit \$55."
Business,"Australian stocks fell, led by Axa Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd., after Axa SA, its parent, withdrew aA\$3.4 billion (\$2.5 billion) offer for the shares of the company it doesn #39;t already own."
Sci/Tech,"Science News, Kazakhstan - A Russian-US crew blasted off bound for the International Space Station where they will spend six months conducting experiments including work on the search for an AIDS vaccine."
Sports,Irving - Pittsburgh #39;s highly efficient passing game prevented Dallas from passing its biggest test of the season Sunday at Texas Stadium.
World,Opposition leaders accused the government of arresting exit-poll takers and turning away election observers during a referendum yesterday on whether to allow authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to run for a third term.
Sci/Tech,Radical proposals out today that would trigger the biggest shake-up to the secondary school examination system for 60 years are likely to feature in Labour #39;s manifesto for the general election.
Sports,Graeme Souness maintains his Newcastle players should not get upset if he decides they should be substituted. Craig Bellamy was clearly unhappy when he was replaced by Shola Ameobi 
Sports,Andrea Pirlo #39;s superb 20th minute strike gave Italian champions AC Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari to keep them within three points of Serie A leaders Juventus.
World," Online theft of financial information from individuals has become one of the fastest growing non violent crimes in the Asia Pacific region, technology research house IDC says."
World,"THE leader of Hamas in its Gaza Strip stronghold, Mahmud Zahar, has rejected any suggestion that the hardline group could soon call a halt to its campaign of attacks against Israel."
Business,Crude oil futures rose to a record in New York for a third day on speculation US demand for heating oil will deplete inventories this winter.
Business,"  South African mining group Harmony (UK:HRM) said it would  quot;shortly post quot; a proposed  $8.1 billion, stock based takeover of South African miner Gold Fields (GFI) ."
Business,"Asian share markets fell on Monday after oil hit a record above \$55 a barrel, with investors cautious ahead of earnings reports from bellwether firms IBM and Texas Instruments later in the day."
Business,"A funny thing has happened in the 18 months since Apple Computer launched its iTunes Music Store, offering legal music downloads for 99 cents."
Business,"Beginning Wednesday, an unusual mix of Hollywood moguls, high-powered corporate directors and legal scholars will train their eyes on a relatively tiny courtroom in Georgetown, Del."
Business,"Oil prices rallied to a record above \$55 a barrel Monday on concerns over a winter fuel supply crunch, and as traders took comments from a top US official to mean high "
Business,"  Linde (DE:648300) is not discussing a 8.6 billion pound merger of its industrial gas operations with the UK #39;s BOC Group (BOX) (UK:BOC) , Germany #39;s Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported."
Business,game maker Eidos says it is delaying the release of its  quot;Championship Manager 5 quot; game and is still trying to pick a possible buyer for the company.
Business,"Forget those flashbacks of hanging, dimpled or pregnant chads from the 2000 presidential election debacle that plagued Palm Beach County voters."
Business,"China #39;s car sales rose 13.94 percent in September from August to 194,100 units, the China Daily said on Monday, citing official data which signals further signs of life after months of weak growth caused by credit curbs."
Sci/Tech,discussed convergence of computers and home entertainment took a big step toward fruition with an October 12 announcement by Microsoft Corporation.
Sports,"Baseball #39;s Next Big Thing stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 190 pounds, human dimensions for a sport that used to be more human than most."
Sports,"Ernie Els won the World Match Play Championship for a record sixth time on his 35th birthday yesterday, beating Lee Westwood 2 and 1. That gave Els the \$1."
Sports,"Nothing concerning the New England Patriots can be dismissed as implausible, not with the team performing with the historic sweep that it is."
Sports,GREENSBORO - Brent Geiberger was handed a cell phone late Sunday night and pressed it against his ear. A familiar voice came out the other end.
Sports,"  Andy O #39;Brien #39;s own goal allowed Charlton to earn a 1 1 tie yesterday with Newcastle, which failed to capture fourth spot in the Premier League standings."
Sports,"After spending four successful years at Honda, during which he won three consecutive 500cc and MotoGP titles, Valentino Rossi stunned the world by deciding to quit the might of HRC for the uncertainty of Yamaha."
Sports,FOR years they were the bullies of the Premiership playground but now Manchester United are finding that the little guys can fight back.
World,"Hundreds of insurgents arrive from other cities amid airstrikes by the US, which sees the city as a terrorist haven. By wire services."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that terrorists are aiming to derail President Bush #39;s chances at re-election through their attacks in Iraq.
World,General Kofi Annan said on Sunday that the Iraq war has done little to enhance security around the world or halt the activities of international terrorists.
World,Haitian Prime Minister Gerard Latortue has accused former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide of inciting violence back home country while living in exile in South Africa.
World,North Korea #39;s top legislator Kim Yong-nam has arrived in Beijing for a three-day official visit to China. Talks with Chinese leaders on the stalled six-party negotiations on 
World,"Thousands of protesters, including the grieving parents of killed soldiers, have marched in London to demand the removal of British troops from Iraq."
World, George W. Bush is telling voters in New Jersey  #151; a state that hasn't backed a Republican presidential candidate since 1988  #151; that his battle plan for fighting terrorists is better than Democrat John Kerry's.
World," Florida voters get to cast their ballots for president beginning Monday, and Democrat John Kerry planned to spend all day asking for their votes."
Business," Asian share markets fell on Monday  after oil hit a record above  $55 a barrel, with investors  cautious ahead of earnings reports from bellwether firms IBM  and Texas Instruments later in the day."
Business," The dollar edged down against the euro on  Monday toward its lowest level in seven and a half months,  pressured after it fell through key technical levels on weak  U.S. economic data on Friday."
World,Judges at the war crimes trial of the ex-Yugoslav leader may issue subpoenas to defence witnesses unwilling to testify.
Business,"If Alesia Latson had not gotten organized, she'd still be single. Latson hired organization coach Robin Blank to come into her home and help throw away clutter, arranging what remained into a neatly organized basement, pantry, and closets. The process was transforming, preparing her to fall in love and marry Brian Latson, after girlfriends signed her up for an online ..."
Business,"Construction manager Kimball Diamond often works thousands of miles from his Burlingame, Calif., office. So he didn't mind paying \$19.95 a month for a service that let him remotely control his office computer over the Internet."
Business,"It was less than two years ago that Wall Street analysts Jack Grubman and Henry Blodget paid \$19 million in fines and were banned from the securities industry for life to settle allegations that they'd promoted stocks like WorldCom and Global Crossing as the telecom companies swan-dived into an empty swimming pool. Shortly after that, in April 2003, 10 of ..."
Business,"Boston officials are considering plans to invest city funds directly into biotechnology companies, part of a broader effort to stimulate the hot industry within city limits and create jobs."
Business,"  Their biggest clients hit hard by viruses, worms, and other attacks, Microsoft Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. said today that they plan to work together to help their corporate customers fight back."
Business,"It looks like Internet search sites have decided that it's all about you. Over the past few weeks, things have been heating up as search engines roll out  quot;personalization quot; features such as tools to help you save and organize search results online."
World,"Three Bulgarians face a Greek court, accused of locking up a  pregnant girl in an Athens flat to sell her baby."
Business,  A top networking gear producer plans to offer a speedy new cellular technology that's an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access with the added advantage of being available on the road.
Business,"Before Lisa Taleghani can get organized, she has to get rid of the junk. Three generations of it is crammed into the attic, basement, and back porch of her late grandmother's home in Revere."
Business,"COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Few people took notice when Sony Electronics Inc. opened a tiny storefront last year here at South Coast Plaza, a swanky mall south of Los Angeles."
World,  Prime Minister Bertie Ahern urged Irish Republican Army commanders yesterday to meet what he acknowledged was ''a heavy burden quot;: disarming and disbanding their organization in support of Northern Ireland's 1998 peace accord.
World,"  Tawhid and Jihad, Iraq's most feared militant group led by terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi, declared its allegiance to Osama bin Laden yesterday, saying it had agreed with Al Qaeda over strategy and the need for unity against ''the enemies of Islam. quot;"
World," Longtime allies turned enemies, Ariel Sharon and Jewish settlers leaders only succeeded in deepening their hostility during their first effort to end their impasse over the prime minister's disengagement plan.    Settlers, calling Sunday's meeting ""shameful,"" raised the specter of civil war unless Sharon changes his course..."
World," U.S. troops pounded Fallujah with airstrikes and tank fire Sunday, and the Iraqi government appealed to residents to expel ""foreign terrorists"" to prevent an all out attack..."
World,"HARLAN, Ky. - Out-of-state license plates tell the story of eastern Kentucky's rising popularity among off-roaders..."
Sci/Tech,"Canada, Mexico, Spain, The United Kingdom, France, Russia, Israel, Australia, Japan, and South Korea: together with nine other newspapers, Le Monde has conducted an opinion poll concieved of by the Canadian daily La Presse on the perception of the United States and the stakes of the American presidential election. The rejection of President Bush, in the name of the good relations hoped for with The United States, is massive. Full Article here (Text in French). "
Sci/Tech,"People with chronic disease should not rely on the net for health advice, research suggests."
Business,"year bonds fell after a US report showed retail sales rose more than economists expected last month, damping concern demand for Japan #39;s goods will slow."
Business,"An executive of Bermuda-based insurer ACE Ltd. (ACE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday pleaded guilty to a felony charge connected to New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s investigation of insurance companies."
Business,Written by Net 4 Nowt Telstra achieves broadband milestone Telstra today announced that more than one million broadband customers had been connected to its network across Australia.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s described as  quot;the third wire, quot; a third way to get broadband Internet into your home besides cable and telephone DSL lines."
Sports,Inter Milan striker Adriano described his stunning second goal in the 3-1 home win over Udinese as a dream come true. The burly Brazil international had already put Inter 1-0 up with a ferocious 25-yard free 
Sports,Valentino Rossi hailed this year #39;s against-the-odds championship win as his finest achievement yet after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
World,Geoff Hoon today faces a bruising Commons showdown over plans to send British soldiers into the American-controlled sector of Iraq.
Business,"Ace Ltd. will stop paying brokers for steering business its way, becoming the third company to make concessions in the five days since New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer unveiled a probe of the insurance industry."
Business,WOOLWORTHS and joint venture partner Victorian pubs owner Bruce Mathieson have until 7pm today to withdraw or extend their bid for Australian Leisure and Hospitality.
Business,A draft report from the Commerce Commission says mobile phone operators have abused their dominant position in the market to keep the cost of calling high.
Business,"Optus says it has achieved more than 250,000 broadband subscribers, as it continues to benefit from an industry-wide surge in popularity for the internet service."
Sci/Tech,"Paul Otellini, the chip maker #39;s president and chief operating officer served notice at the company #39;s recent developer conference that the megahertz era was coming to a close, and the decision last week to remove the 4-GHz Pentium 4 processor from its road "
Sports,The pitching coach who has been in professional baseball for 40 years thought the ball was too low. The relief pitcher who has been on major league mounds for more than a decade feared it would bounce on the plate.
Sports,"QB overcomes his own turnovers and New England wins its 20th game in a row. FOXBORO, Mass. -- Tom Brady lost a fumble and his helmet -- but not the streak."
Business, Australian insurer AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. (AXA.AU) rebuffed Monday a buyout proposal from major shareholder AXA SA (AXA) after it wouldn #39;t agree to the A $3.
Business,Tokyo stocks edged lower Monday for a seventh straight session because of concerns about rising oil prices. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Business,"Coles Myer has branded the new Woolworths bid offered for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group as unacceptable. Coles Myer, which has teamed up with Macquarie Bank through joint venture vehicle CMM Hotel "
Business,"The explosive growth of  #39;spyware #39; has become a  #39; #39;very alarming trend #39; #39; that could scare away computer users and undermine the industry, said Michael George, general manager of Dell Inc."
Sports,"From a much quieter corner of the clubhouse, Houston Astros right fielder Lance Berkman briefly glanced over at the crowd of television cameras and tape recorders encircling teammate Carlos Beltran."
World,  Preliminary results from Afghanistan #39;s landmark elections show President Hamid Karzai well ahead of his rivals and on course to become the country #39;s first popularly elected leader.
World,"Dushanbe. (Interfax) - Russia and Uzbekistan may make serious decisions in the area of economy before the end of this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said while meeting with his Uzbek counterpart Islam Karimov."
World,"PYONGYANG, October 18 (Itar-Tass) - Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Peoples Assembly (parliament) of the Peoples Democratic Republic of Korea Kim Yong Nam has begun his visit to China to discuss issues of economic cooperation and Pyongyang "
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Tajik counterpart raised a Russian flag Sunday at a newly established permanent base for Moscow #39;s forces in this former Soviet republic, staking Russia #39;s claim for continued influence in "
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker to focus on technology and features instead of megahertz.
Sci/Tech,Legitimate mortgage lenders inadvertently support--and get tangled in--spam traps.
Sports,"There was a great 35th birthday present for Ernie Els on Sunday. The South African won the World Match Play title for a record sixth time, beating Lee Westwood to earn a million pounds, the biggest prize in golf."
Sports,"Every time the New Orleans Saints got in the end zone, the Minnesota Vikings were able to respond. A bomb to Randy Moss here. A nifty catch just in front of the end zone by Marcus Robinson there."
World,"Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, accused in the west of being a tyrant, won overwhelming approval in a referendum to run for a third term in office."
World,"Australian journalist John Martinkus has been released unharmed after being detained by an unknown group in Iraq, SBS television says."
Sports," David Ortiz smacked a two run homer in  the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Red Sox a 6 4 victory  over the New York Yankees on Monday, enabling Boston to avoid a  sweep in the American League Championship Series."
Sports,Carlton Fisk in 1975. David Ortiz in 2004. Twelfth inning both times. Hold on to those tickets for this afternoon's fifth game of the 2004 American League Championship Series. The left-for-dead Red Sox are still breathing.
Sports,"  The Patriots have won 20 games in a row, and yesterday they tied the NFL record for most consecutive regular season wins (17). Those are feats that take all the emotion the players can muster week after week."
Sports,Carlton Fisk in 1975. David Ortiz in 2004. Twelfth inning both times. Hold on to those tickets for this afternoon's fifth game of the American League Championship Series. The left-for-dead Red Sox are still breathing.
Sports,  The Houston Astros not only tied the National League Championship Series with a 6 5 triumph yesterday over the St. Louis Cardinals. They sent a message entering tonight's Game 5 that they have more than enough to cope with the NL's most potent offense.
Sports,"  Millions of people around the world are watching baseball's playoffs, some so invested and otherwise enthralled that they'll watch every pitch. As of yesterday morning, four teams were still in the hunt for the World Series, making for four high end lineups with eyes fixed on bleached white horsehide and coarse red seams."
Sports,"Curt Schilling doesn't need a matching set of healthy ankles to be right about one thing: In this town, with this team, it always does come back to the manager. He's either a candidate for bronzing or for the hanging tree."
Sports,"All the Red Sox wanted last night was one more chance to send out their two aces, Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling . Even as they faced elimination against the Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, the Sox finalized plans to go with Martinez in a potential Game 5 today at Fenway Park and appeared poised ..."
Sports,"Historically, if you're a Yankee and you get to this time of year, good things happen. Especially when your manager is Joe Torre."
Sports,"Up here in the rogue state of Massachusetts, life goes on. Politicians from the American outback run against its diversity, its liberalism, painting the state as an outsider. And assorted Vandals, Huns, and Visigoths from New York batter at its civilized gates, presumably forever."
Sports,"Unlike their red-stockinged rivals, the Yankees weren't going to use their next scheduled starter -- Mike Mussina -- to relieve if things went bad early last night."
Sports,  For a long time yesterday the men and women huddled four rows deep around Bethel Johnson's locker knew what Terreal Bierria felt like 45 minutes earlier. Bethel Johnson was behind them.
Sports,"  For the Patriots, the game had been won. But for the Patriots' defense, there was still something at stake in yesterday's contest with the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium."
Sports,  Chad Pennington could feel the pressure of trying to make franchise history weighing down his teammates.
Sports,"  After Bill Belichick won his 20th consecutive game, he told the world how lousy he coached in yesterday's 30 20 win over the Seahawks, which ran his record this season to 5 0."
Sports,Takeo Spikes made good on his vow the Buffalo Bills would finally provide some good news for their fans this weekend.
Sports,"  When asked to describe the Boston offense under new coach Doc Rivers, the players often reply that they have to  quot;just play basketball. quot;"
Sports,"  After his Boston College football team suffered a 20 17 overtime loss to Big East foe Pittsburgh Saturday at Heinz Field, Eagles coach Tom O'Brien conveyed a simple message to his squad."
Sports,"On his 35th birthday, Ernie Els received a familiar present -- a World Match Play title. And he just might have his 96-year-old grandfather to thank."
Sports,"It's impossible to lose a game if you don't allow any points. That's the primary reason Falmouth has a seat on the undefeated Bus after a 25-0 win over Nauset Friday, a victory that ran the Clippers' record to 5-0."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Slurry with infringe on top
Sci/Tech,Brain researchers have a new argument against executing teenagers: they are not yet wired for adult decision making.
Sci/Tech,"While Nobel Prizes are given for past performance, other types of inducement prizes are intended to spur innovation. Do they do the job?"
Business," Asian share markets fell on Monday after oil hit a record above  #36;55 a barrel, with investors cautious ahead of earnings reports from bellwether firms IBM and Texas Instruments later in the day."
Sports,"On an unlikely night, the most unlikely play may have preserved California #39;s BCS berth and its Rose Bowl hopes. A late defensive extra point turned the tide for the No."
Business,"The rand was looking to strengthen further on Monday, extending Friday #39;s gains against the greenback, which tumbled following the release of poor US economic data."
Sports,"Graeme Souness, the Newcastle manager, has said he will view video footage of Craig Bellamy apparently verbally abusing him before taking any action against the Wales striker."
Sports,"Valentino Rossi (L), in a Yamaha, sneaks past Sete Gibernau to take the lead for good at the Australian Grand Prix on Phillip Island, Oct 17."
Sports,Purdue coach Joe Tiller said his defensive coaches looked at videotape of Saturday #39;s 20-17 loss to Wisconsin and realized one of their worst fears.
World,"Israeli occupation forces killed four Palestinian fighters in Gaza Strip early Monday, saying that two of them were trying to cross the fenced border from the territory in a rare case of its kind, military sources said."
World,"By Andrew Woodcock and James Lyons, Political Correspondents, PA News. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon is expected to tell MPs today that no decision has yet been made on whether to deploy British troops in the American-controlled sector of Iraq."
World,"RBC, 18.10.2004, Moscow 12:01:27.Russia has officially joined the Central Asian Cooperation Organization. A corresponding document was signed at a summit of the organization held in Dushanbe."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Storage Expo</strong> WORM and a spec for LTO-4 due this year
Business,"Woolworths Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest grocer, increased its offer for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group to A\$1.2 billion (\$877 million) to stop rival bidder Coles Myer Ltd."
Business,"The Indonesian government plans toissue 3 trillion rupiah (around 333.33 million US dollars) worth of bonds on Oct. 26, an official said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"As a bicycle kingdom gearing-up to become an automobile society, China, the world #39;s third largest car manufacturing base, is facing a serious problem of automobile-related pollution and soaring levels of petrol consumption."
Sports,Manchester United #39;s Sir Alex Ferguson has told Arsenal they got away with  quot;murder quot; for their part in the infamous match at Old Trafford last season.
Sports,"Neither Miami (Fla.) nor Florida State, nor the Orange Bowl for that matter, wanted the matchup that ensued last New Year #39;s night."
Sports,"By abc12, Associated Press. Brett Favre threw two touchdown passes and led the Packers to a 38-10 win over the Detroit Lions. Green Bay is2-4 and lost four straight before today."
World,18 October 2004 -- The US Army has released an Al-Fallujah leader involved in negotiations to avert an Iraqi assault inside the insurgent stronghold west of Iraq #39;s capital Baghdad.
World,"An Australian journalist was taken hostage in Baghdad for 24 hours last weekend and was released unharmed, according to Foreign Minister Alexander Downer Monday."
World," The trial of Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir over charges related to the Bali and Marriott bombings will begin on Oct. 28, a court official said on Monday."
World," Britain was considering a U.S. request on Monday to move troops into more potentially dangerous areas of Iraq, a politically charged move which has reignited anger over Prime Minister Tony Blair's support for the war."
World, U.S. forces freed Falluja's chief  negotiator on Monday after air strikes and a nine hour battle  blasted the rebel held Sunni Muslim city west of Baghdad.
World," JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - The trial of Indonesian  cleric Abu Bakar Bashir over charges related to the Bali and  Marriott bombings will begin on Oct. 28, a court official said  on Monday."
Sports,Tom Izzo was relieved his Michigan State team escaped with a 66-60 victory over George Mason on Sunday in the consolation game of the BB amp;T Classic.
Business,Tomb Raider creator Eidos delays the launch of a new game in the run up to the all-important Christmas trading season.
World,French police discover two big arms caches thought to belong to the Basque separatists Eta.
Business,"Australian uptake of broadband Internet has exceeded expectations, with Telstra announcing its one millionth broadband customer a year ahead of schedule."
Business," Santos Ltd. (STOSY) said Monday that its Jeruk 2 well struck oil off the East Java coast, raising hopes of a 170 million barrel discovery for the Australian energy group."
Sports,Jessica Beltran served two ham and cheese sandwiches and four pieces of bacon before her husband tied a major league record Sunday with his eighth home run of the postseason.
Sports,"Though his Brazilian buddy won the race, Tony Kanaan completed a more impressive feat in his Indy Racing League championship season."
Sports,"GREENSBORO -- Who knows what was going though Al Geiberger #39;s head Sunday evening. He was a thousand miles away watching on television as his son, Brent, won the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro."
Sports,Jets players were already thinking ahead to their showdown in New England next weekend before theyd toweled off from their showers after dodging a major disaster Sunday.
Sports," World Match Play: Ernie Els beat Lee Westwood 2 and 1 in the final yesterday on his 35th birthday in Virginia Water, England, to capture golf #39;s biggest payday - \$1."
Sports, Every week the New England Patriots seem to offer their fatalistic following some reason to despair    quot;We don #39;t have any wide receivers!
World,BEIJING (Yonhap) - A high-level North Korean official was to arrive in Beijing on Monday for talks with Chinese leaders on the standoff over Pyongyang #39;s nuclear ambitions and bilateral issues.
Business," Air New Zealand Ltd. (AIR.NZ) is likely to increase its passenger fuel surcharge as oil prices and fuel costs continue to climb, managing director and chief executive Ralph Norris said at a lecture in Singapore Monday."
Business,"Shares of Elan Corp., Ireland #39;s biggest drugmaker, rose as much as 7.7 percent after a newspaper reported that the company #39;s US partner Biogen Idec Inc."
Business,"Inflation in the dozen nations sharing the euro slowed more than initially estimated in September as companies reduced prices to lure customers to the stores, offsetting record energy costs."
Sci/Tech,Oracle is warning customers to apply software patches it released in August because of the availability of malicious code that can exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in its software.
Sci/Tech,"Corel Corporation has bought Jasc Software, the publishers of the highly rated Paintshop Pro graphics software. The buy out strengthens Corel #39;s already strong presence in the PC graphics market - particularly "
Sports," The ball sailed inches over the head of Jeff Bagwell for ball four. The Astros first baseman said something to Cardinals pitcher Julian Tavarez , who yelled something back."
Sports,"As Indy car seasons go, it was not a great one for legendary car owner Roger Penske. So the Penske people whooped it up big time on Sunday when two-time Indianapolis 500 "
Sports,Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy was clearly unimpressed about being substituted by Shola Ameobi after 66 minutes of Sunday #39;s 1-1 draw with Charlton at The Valley.
Sports,Sergio Garcia #39;s decision to turn down an invitation to the HSBC World Match Play for which he was qualified was vindicated when he took the Mallorca Classic by four shots.
Sports,"Rookie Ben Roethlisberger completed 11 consecutive passes on the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers #39; last two scoring drives Sunday, leading them to a 24-20 comeback victory against the Dallas Cowboys."
Sports,"The Bears shored up their defensive problems on the weak side, but the Washington Redskins ran on them just about every other way imaginable."
World,Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters have battled a raging blaze that destroyed at least 12 floors of Venezuela #39;s tallest skyscraper.
Business,"Air New Zealand will most likely announce an increase in its jet fuel surcharges within days because of the relentless climb in oil prices, the carrier #39;s chief executive, Ralph Norris, has said."
Business,Shares in pharmaceutical company Elan soared in early trading this morning after a newspaper report that US company Biogen was considering a bid for the company.
Business,"BERLIN: Surging oil costs heighten the risks to the euro zone recovery, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said yesterday in an interview that pushed prospects for a credit tightening further into the background."
Sci/Tech," quot;I #39;m back, quot; declared Apple Computer #39;s Steve Jobs last Thursday morning in his first public appearance before reporters since cancer surgery in late July."
World,The alleged allegiance of Al-Tawheed wal Jihad group in Iraq to Al-Qaeda network of Osama Bin Laden pledged in an unverified statement 
Sci/Tech,"Apple sold 860,000 iPods in its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, more than twice the 336,000 it sold in the same period in 2003."
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. #39;s sales probably rose 9 percent in the third quarter as Chief Executive Sam Palmisano won more server-computer orders, capitalizing on mistakes Hewlett-Packard Co."
Sci/Tech,"After years as the unrivaled king of the digital-media world, the venerable MP3 music format is losing ground to rival technologies from Microsoft and Apple Computer."
Sci/Tech,"CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct 15, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Capitalizing on the success of its iPod music players and laptops California-based Apple Computer is set to open six stainless steel and white mini-stores."
Sports,Here is what we know about the Jets: They have done everything that they have had to do so far. Every opponent put in front of them has been defeated.
Sports,"We are down to seven unbeaten teams with Bowl Championship Series title game aspirations. Idealistically, all but Boise State have a chance at getting to the Orange Bowl."
Sports,"As you watched Culpepper, the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, move about the Superdome on Sunday night, you realized you were witnessing a bazooka of a arm."
Sports,"Curt Schilling doesn't need a matching set of healthy ankles to be right about one thing: In this town, with this team, it always does come back to the manager. He's either a candidate for bronzing or for the hanging tree."
Sports,"All the Red Sox wanted last night was one more chance to send out their two aces, Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling . Even as they faced elimination against the Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, the Sox finalized plans to go with Martinez in Game 5 today at Fenway Park and announced Schilling as their ..."
Sports,"He was the starter no one wanted anymore. How bad was it for Derek Lowe in terms of inspiring confidence among his peers before last night's start in Game 4? After Saturday night's embarrassing 19-8 pounding by the Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, a loss in which the Red Sox' staff was pounded into submission, ..."
Sports,"The night before, they looked like glorified batting practice pitchers. Last night, the members of the Boston bullpen needed to be almost letter-perfect and, for the most part, they were."
Sports,"Seven years of Pedro. Went by quickly, huh? Seven years, the best of which may very well have been the best pitching ever done in a Boston uniform. Seven years of feistiness. Seven years of blazing fastballs. Seven years of spellbinding changeups. Seven years of pitching inside, sometimes waaaaay inside. Seven years of double-digit strikeouts. Seven years of sheer virtuosity. ..."
Sports,"They were three outs from the World Series with Mr. Automatic on the mound, three outs from a champagne shampoo. And suddenly, with one swing of David Ortiz's bat, the Yankees were getting ready to play the Red Sox again this afternoon."
Sports,"Unlike their red-stockinged rivals, the Yankees weren't going to use their next scheduled starter -- Mike Mussina -- to relieve if things went bad early last night."
World," North Korea's second most senior leader  toured a shiny new science park in Beijing Monday, a first stop  on visit aimed at finding ways to help the North's moribund  economy as much as jump starting stalled nuclear talks."
Sports,Brazilian Adriano scored two wonderful goals as Inter Milan beat Udinese 3-1 in Serie A on Sunday while a superb Andrea Pirlo strike gave AC Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari.
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Oct. 15, 2004    please replace the release dated October 14, 2004 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions."
Sports,"  The New England Patriots usually count on veterans to make plays down the stretch in games like this. On Sunday, they turned to an enigmatic    but incredibly fast    wide receiver instead."
World,The chief rival of interim President Hamid Karzai said he has evidence of organized fraud in Afghanistan #39;s election and accused the UN-Afghan electoral commission on Monday of ignoring his complaints.
World,"North Korea #39;s second-most senior leader toured a shiny new science park in Beijing Monday, a first stop on visit aimed at finding ways to help the North #39;s moribund economy as much as jump-starting stalled nuclear talks."
World,"Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s Tawhid wal- Jihad group has declared its allegiance to the al-Qaeda terrorist network, according to a statement posted on an Islamist Web site."
World,"A car bomb exploded near a police patrol in Baghdad #39;s fashionable Jadiriyah district, killing at six people, including three police officers, and wounding 26 others."
World,Afghanistan #39;s interim leader Hamid Karzai has a 45-point lead after the first million votes were counted in the country #39;s presidential poll.
World,"An Australian journalist was held hostage in Iraq for nearly 24 hours but has now been released unharmed. John Martinkus was seized outside his Baghdad hotel on Saturday, according to his employer, SBS television."
World," Ireland, a mostly Roman Catholic country where divorce was legalized just seven years ago, is contemplating another leap away from its conservative past  #151; and toward greater rights for homosexual couples."
World, Prime Minister Tony Blair's government on Monday rejected claims from opposition lawmakers that a redeployment of British troops in Iraq would be a political show of support for the Bush administration before U.S. presidential elections.
World," The leaders of Sudan and four neighbouring states, in a bid to avert UN sanctions on Khartoum, pledged to work to resolve the Darfur crisis at the African level, but rebel groups remained sceptical."
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin, siding with President Bush two weeks before the U.S. election, said Monday that armed attacks in Iraq were staged by ""international terrorism"" out to block his re election."
Business," South Africa's Harmony Gold has  made an unsolicited 52.9 billion rand ( $8.2 billion) bid to  take over bigger domestic rival Gold Fields to create the  world's biggest gold producer, it said on Monday."
Business,"Chancellor Gordon Brown is in danger of breaking his economic ""golden rule"" because forecasts for tax revenues are too optimistic, a report says."
World," Election Day is still two weeks away, but voters across the state have the option Monday of beginning to cast their ballots early in this pivotal battleground state..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., world #39;s largest software maker, faced an unexpected situation when it was brought to the company #39;s knowledge that various newsgroups and websites were hosting a leaked version of its upcoming Xbox game - Halo 2."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 15, 2004 - Despite a new study #39;s findings, there #39;s still no clear-cut evidence linking cell phone use to brain tumors."
Sports,"On top of the leaderboard at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, he began having visions of his first PGA Tour victory. But Ogilvie struggled with his putting the rest of the "
World,"DUSHANBE, Tajikistan Oct. 18, 2004 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that terrorists are aiming to derail President Bush #39;s chances at re-election through their attacks in Iraq."
World,"North Korea #39;s No. 2 leader, Kim Yong-nam, arrived in Beijing Monday as China renewed efforts to revive six-party talks on Pyongyang #39;s nuclear program."
World,"Malaysian Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Singapore #39;s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will attend the inauguration of Indonesia #39;s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono this Wednesday, an Indonesian official said."
Business,"The euro zone #39;s inflation rate fell in September to an annual rate of 2.1 percent but remained above the European Central Bank #39;s target for the sixth straight month, the European Union statistics agency said Monday."
Business,"Singapore #39;s key non-oil domestic exports rose by a surprisingly strong 16.9 percent in September from a year earlier, allaying fears of a slowdown that may hurt economic growth."
Sci/Tech,Humax has announced that it is now shipping its DRT800 Tivo hardware. Humax reps here at the Digital Life trade show claim the DRT800 is the first sub-\$500 three-in-one Tivo device to include a DVD recorder 
Sci/Tech,"Ten or more years of mobile phone use increases the risk of developing acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study released on Wednesday by Sweden #39;s Karolinska Institute."
Sci/Tech, The future looked brighter for leaf tailed geckos and great white sharks after a UN meeting on trade in wild plants and animals.
Sports,"The 49ers rehearse the end-around run to Arnaz Battle so often that they never doubted the play would work.  #39; #39;We practice and practice and practice and practice that play, #39; #39; coach Dennis Erickson said."
Sci/Tech, A fourth independent director for the software company took the stand Friday.
Sci/Tech,'Linux set to assume the role of a universal platform'
Sci/Tech,"Despite proximity of faster, cheaper AMD rivals"
World," European stock markets reversed initial gains to fall in early trading, as New York crude oil futures rose to new record high points above 55 dollars a barrel, dealers said."
Business,"Will the European Central Bank intervene in the world #39;s currency markets to put a lid on the euro? It has become a tantalizing prospect for many Europeans, who are nervous "
World," The leaders of Sudan and four neighbouring states, in a bid to avert UN sanctions on Khartoum, pledged to work to resolve the Darfur crisis at the African level, but rebel groups remained sceptical."
World,Jordan says the lack of security in Iraq is causing a big increase in drug trafficking in the Middle East region. 
Business," It may be a bit early to take this promise to the bank, but Finance Minister Ralph Goodale says he wants to bring in more personal and business tax cuts."
Sci/Tech,"Google brought the simplicity of its popular Internet search engine to the computer desktop last week, releasing software that allows people to use its home page to search their hard drives for documents, e-mail messages and other hard-to-find files."
Sports,"Nothing like chipping in for an eagle at a crucial time to get Annika Sorenstam fired up. Sorenstam chased front-runner Grace Park for almost the entire tournament and finally passed her on the 71st hole, pulling away to a three-shot victory Sunday."
Sports,"Anastasia Myskina and Nikolay Davydenko won singles championships Sunday at the Kremlin Cup, then teamed with compatriots to capture the women #39;s and men #39;s doubles finals as Russia swept all four titles."
World,Iraqi officials say the US military has released a key negotiator involved in efforts to avert full scale military assault on Fallujah -- an insurgent stronghold west of Baghdad.
Business," South Africa's Harmony Gold has made an unsolicited 52.9 billion rand ( #36;8.2 billion) bid to take over bigger domestic rival Gold Fields to create the world's biggest gold producer, it said on Monday."
Business, The dollar languished near its lowest  level against the euro in over seven months as recent  lackluster data and soaring oil prices raised doubts over the  United States' growth outlook.
Sci/Tech,"An alternate-reality game conceived as a marketing ploy is gaining a huge and obsessive following. Fans of I Love Bees stalk pay phones, organize mass salutes and even use the presidential debate to connect with each other. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"The author of the controversial CherryOS, an emulator that allows Windows to run Mac OS X, insists the software is not a scam, and any similarity to PearPC is coincidental. We'll soon see: He promises a free demo later this week. By Leander Kahney."
Business,"From discounters to department stores, the nation #39;s retailers reported bleak November sales yesterday, raising doubts about holiday sales prospects."
Sci/Tech,"To first-time viewers, the 50-foot-high Forevertron might look like nothing more than 320 tons of towering scrap metal. But its creator says it's also an antigravity machine designed to propel him to the heavens. Michelle Delio reports from Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin."
Sci/Tech,Most Australians send text messages over mobile phones. Deaf residents find the technology provides a crucial link to the hearing world and Analysts believe messaging could soon have a similar impact in the United States. By Patrick Gray.
Sci/Tech,"Ignoring advice from state election officials to junk Florida's felon no-vote list because it's inaccurate, Gov. Bush puts the list in play, according to a newspaper report. The same database wrongly disenfranchised 2,500 voters in 2000, most of them Democrats."
Sci/Tech,Four churches in Mexico have unobtrusively installed Israeli-made cell-phone jammers to thwart those who don't seem to understand they should turn the thing off in during services or weddings. They're not the only ones in the world to do it.
Sci/Tech,"Les Seules, an all-girl Swedish video-game team, takes on the boys in a male-dominated competition at a New York technology and entertainment convention. The group placed fourth in the female division at the Electronic Sports World Cup in Paris."
Sci/Tech,"The non-profit Internet Education Foundation, along with computer maker Dell, launch a campaign to help consumers fend off spyware. Their first step is to publish tips and tutorials to help internet users stay safe."
Business,"Crude oil prices surged past an unprecedented \$55 per barrel Monday as uncertainty swirls over production, high demand and tight global supplies."
Sports,"  As exciting as they are on the field, the Patriots are deathly boring off it.  quot;We don #39;t have a bunch of clowns, quot; safety Rodney Harrison said."
World,  Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government has dismissed opposition claims that a redeployment of British troops in Iraq would be a  quot;political gesture quot; to the White House ahead of next month #39;s US presidential election.
World,"An African mini summit on the Darfur issue, which brought together leaders from Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Nigeria and Chad, opens in Tripoli, capital of Libya, Oct. 17, 2004."
World,"President Thabo Mbeki should publicly clear his name amidst claims that he had allowed deposed Haitian leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide to incite violence from South Africa, says the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP)."
Business,Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg says the drop comes thanks to an increase in crude oil supplies combined with the recovery of US offshore oil production after Hurricane Ivan.
Sci/Tech,"Strategic conflicts, rampant confusion and election-year politics are slowing the war on terror. A News.com special report."
Sci/Tech,"The homeland security boom is funneling billions of dollars to antiterror tech makers, problems with accountability and coordination. A News.com special series."
Sci/Tech,"Strategic conflicts, rampant confusion and election-year politics are slowing the war on terror. A News.com special report."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. government isn't doing enough with technology to improve homeland security, a CNET News.com-Harris Interactive poll finds."
Sci/Tech,Is the U.S. investing in the proper technologies to fight terrorism? Leading figures such as Jim Barksdale give their insights.
Business,Stocks set to start the new week lower as oil futures set yet another record. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The continued upward push of oil prices is likely to send stock prices lower when US markets begin trading Monday.
Business,"Business India: New Delhi, Oct 17 : Ahead of a India-Asean business summit here Tuesday, a report said that diversification of the export basket and more joint ventures could boost trade between India and the southeast Asian regional grouping."
Sci/Tech,"but the UK has emerged as the company #39;s strongest European market, reports the Sunday Times. The Sunday Times Business section yesterday published "
Sci/Tech,"Investigators may have discovered what caused the Genesis spacecraft to crash into the Utah desert this September. Some crucial switches were installed backwards, because of an error in the instructions."
Sports,WALES striker Craig Bellamy could be in hot water with Newcastle boss Graeme Souness after appearing to direct verbal insults towards his manager when substituted during yesterday #39;s Premiership draw with Charlton.
Sports," When the first Bowl Championship Series standings are released today, expect the first step in a season long Ute Movement."
Sports,A look at the team and individual statistics from Sunday night #39;s game between the Vikings and Saints. NFL FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL --- -- MINNESOTA 7 14 10 7 38 NEW ORLEANS 0 14 7 10 31 FINAL 
World,"Iran won #39;t permit its diplomats to negotiate with European nations over its nuclear program if the goal of talks is to deprive Iran of the right to enrich uranium, Iran #39;s top nuclear negotiator said Monday."
Sci/Tech,Tomb Raider creator Eidos delays the launch of a new game in the run up to the all-important Christmas trading season.
World, Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath said Monday that the U.S. presidential election was stalling the Middle East peace process and urged other countries to increase their efforts.
Business, European stock markets fell and the  dollar toyed with multi month lows on Monday as U.S. crude  topped  $55 a barrel and investors prepared for a busy week of  company results.
World," TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday it was willing  to negotiate with European nations the length of its uranium  enrichment suspension but will never renounce its right to  carry out the process, which can be used to make atom bombs."
World," Crude oil prices surged past an unprecedented  $55 per barrel Monday as uncertainty swirls over production, high demand and tight global supplies ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.    Crude for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit  $55.33 per barrel around noon in Asia, up 40 cents from its Friday settlement price..."
Business,"JOHANNESBURG : South Africa #39;s Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. said it would bid for control of Gold Fields Ltd, valuing it at 8.1 billion dollars (6."
Business,"Crude oil prices surged past an unprecedented \$55 a barrel before sliding back in overnight trading Monday, amid ongoing uncertainty over production, high demand and tight global supplies."
Business,"Outraged workers in Germany refuse to resume production as automaker seeks to save \$623.8Ma year. FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) - General Motors management started negotiations with union leaders Monday over "
Business,New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s filing last Thursday of charges against giant insurance broker Marsh for alleged commercial account steering and bid rigging has already had significant impact on Marsh and is expected to reach into the insurance 
Business,"Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. said Monday that it named Aylwin Lewis as president and chief executive and a director, effective immediately."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. is expanding the availability of Sirius Satellite Radio as a dealer-installed option, and plans to offer Sirius as a factory-installed option on up to 20 Ford and Lincoln Mercury lines over the next two years, the automaker said Monday."
Business,"Performance Food Group Co. said Monday that earnings for the third and fourth quarters will fall below its previous estimates, in part due to the effects of the hurricanes that hit the Southeast."
Business,Could a jointly marketed drug lead to a joint company? Ireland #39;s Sunday Tribune said yesterday that US pharmaceuticals company Biogen Idec (nasdaq: BIIB - news - people ) was looking to make an all-stock bid 
Business,Star Gas Partners LP said Monday that a  quot;substantial decline quot; in earnings at its heating oil division would force it to cease distributions on its common partnership units and could result in the company seeking bankruptcy protection.
Business,"Reports say No. 1 food company may divest Oscar Mayer, Post cereal lines and candy units. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Kraft Foods may put its well-known Oscar Mayer, Post cereal and Altoids brands up for sale as the No."
Sci/Tech," Micron Technology Inc., the leading US based memory maker, is planning to build a test and assembly facility in China, according to an Associated Press report Monday (Oct. 18), which cited a company executive in Shanghai as its source."
Sci/Tech," With Microsoft pulling out the stops to make computers part of home entertainment, Will Poole was a natural choice to lead the business producing PC versions of Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone and EDS have deployed a global managed service for ABN AMRO Bank of the Netherlands, based on RIM #39;s BlackBerry mobile email clients."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. wants to deliver its Windows Server 2003 update, known as  quot;R2, quot; in 2005. To make sure it will be able do so, the company is prioritizing its feature list and moving some R2 features into later releases."
Sci/Tech,"ANTING (China) - Booming demand is not only turning China into the world #39;s fastest growing car market, but it is also pushing the country to develop vehicles that run on alternative fuels."
Sci/Tech,"It took 20 years from conception to today, but the world #39;s most powerful telescope was finally dedicated. Though it won #39;t be fully operational until next year, Friday #39;s dedication a historic milestone."
Sci/Tech,"Just a week after PeopleSoft ousted former chief executive Craig Conway, it has announced that another top executive - Ram Gupta, who had been executive vice president of products and technology -as left."
Sports,"HOUSTONAfter falling behind 0-2 in the NL Championship Series, the best-case scenario for the Houston Astros played itself out this weekend."
Sports,"It was a story all too familiar to the other players on the LPGA for the last 11 years. Annika Sorenstam grinds around the golf course, waits for other golfers to make mistakes, then pounces on another tournament title."
Sports,"  Golfer Brent Geiberger today cruised to a two shot victory in the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, five years after his only victory on the PGA Tour."
Sports,ARSENE Wenger is refusing to be drawn into a war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Sundays Old Trafford showdown between Arsenal and Manchester United.
Sports,Bee Sports Columnist. BEIJING - The world probably gets smaller only a little bit at a time. When Peja Stojakovic watched Yao Ming moving gracefully through a sea of people here late Sunday 
Sports,"Borussia Moenchengladbach #39;s Oliver Neuville, a former Germany forward who has the most goals in the country #39;s top soccer division this season, was suspended for two games after he used his hand to score."
Sports," The Toronto Argonauts may or may not host the East Division semifinal this year, but they will play home games at York University in 2006."
Sports,"Jets running back Curtis Martin, who amassed 111 rushing yards on 25 carries. Martin also found the end zone twice, scoring on plays of 1 and 9 yards."
Sports,"Raiders -- FG Janikowski 35, 8:00. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards in 1:35. Key Plays: Anderson 23-yard interception return to Denver 20. Raiders 3, Broncos 0. Broncos -- Putzier 12 pass from Plummer (Elam kick), 14:02."
Sci/Tech, Biologists plan to use large nets and traps this week in Chicago's Burnham Harbor to search for the northern snakehead  #151; a type of fish known for its voracious appetite and ability to wreak havoc on freshwater ecosystems.
Sci/Tech," SpaceShipOne visionary Peter Diamandis wasn't thinking about history as he stood in the Mojave desert and watched a small, shuttlecock shaped craft glide back to Earth having nudged the edge of space. He just thought it looked beautiful."
Sci/Tech," Catches of cod and other fish stocks must be drastically reduced or even stopped in the North Sea to help populations recover from years of overfishing, an independent expert panel said Monday."
World,"The top Fallujah negotiator in peace talks with the government dashed hopes of resuming talks soon despite his release Monday by US and Iraqi authorities, saying negotiations remain suspended."
World," Britain was due to announce Monday that it had received a US request to redeploy some of its troops in Iraq into restive, US held areas, a move critics warned could be seen as a pre election ploy to assist President George W. Bush."
World,"Thousands of anti-war activists marched through central London, Sunday, October 17, 2004, to protest the US-led occupation of Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer may have sold more than twice as many of its iPod digital music players in its most recent quarter than its signature Mac computers, but competitors "
Sports,"Chelsea Football Club striker Adrian Mutu has been named as the player who has reportedly failed a drugs test. The Mail on Sunday claimed a top Premiership star had failed a random drugs test, and widespread "
Sports,"When Adam Gilchrist must have woken up in his well-furnished room at the Taj Coromandel this morning, looking through the windows and at the slate-black sky and the incessant rain, he would have possibly wondered where he was."
Sci/Tech,"After years as the unrivalled king of the digital-media world, the venerable MP3 music format is losing ground to rival technologies from Microsoft and Apple."
Sports,"Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu failed a drug test, the English players #39; union confirmed Monday. The Romanian could face a ban of up two years from domestic and international soccer."
Business,"The two top US toymakers, citing uncertainty in the economy and the retail sector, posted disappointing third-quarter results on Monday, and lowered expectations for the crucial Thanksgiving-to-Christmas season."
Business,"STAMFORD, Conn. (CP) - The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the operations of a Thomson Financial division that collects information on stock ownership, the company revealed Monday."
World,"Australia is considering a security pact with Indonesia if incoming president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono agrees, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Monday."
Sports, There are plays in a football game. And then there are plays in a football game. Bethel Johnson made one of the latter in the New England Patriots #39; 30 20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.
Business," 3M Co.  on Monday said third quarter earnings rose 17 percent due in part to the weak dollar, but the diversified manufacturer's results came in below Wall Street's estimates for the first time in at least seven quarters."
Business," Pfizer Inc. said on Monday it plans to sponsor a major clinical study to further assess the cardiovascular safety of its arthritis drug Celebrex following the withdrawal of Merck   Co.'s Vioxx, a drug in the same class."
Business," The two top U.S. toymakers posted disappointing third quarter results on Monday, citing uncertainty in the economy and cautious retailers, and tempered expectations for the crucial holiday season."
Sports,"For a guy who spent most of his first four professional seasons on the disabled list, Houston Astros reliever Brad Lidge has developed into quite the ironman these past two days."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp.  on Monday said it appointed Aylwin Lewis president and chief executive officer, effective immediately."
Business," 3M Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> on Monday said  third quarter earnings rose 17 percent due in part to the weak  dollar, but the diversified manufacturer's results came in  below Wall Street's estimates for the first time in at least  seven quarters."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as  oil prices held near  $55 a barrel and Dow component 3M Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> posted results slightly below Wall Street estimates."
Business," Auto parts supplier Delphi Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DPH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DPH.N</A> on Monday posted a smaller quarterly loss as lower  restructuring charges offset the effects of North American  motor vehicle production cuts and rising materials costs."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday  said it appointed Aylwin Lewis president and chief executive  officer, effective immediately."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> said on Monday it  would offer Sirius satellite radio in more vehicles, as Sirius  fights to catch up with industry leader XM Satellite Radio  Holdings Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XMSR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XMSR.O</A>"
Business," US Airways Group Inc.    <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> on  Monday said it will increase capacity and add 230 daily flights  to its operation by increasing utilization of its planes."
Business,"Even as Merck was deciding to withdraw the drug, there were medical experts arguing that it should not."
Business,"The two top U.S. toymakers, citing\uncertainty in the economy and the retail sector, posted\disappointing third-quarter results on Monday, and lowered\expectations for the crucial Thanksgiving-to-Christmas season."
World, President Bush signed a bill Monday giving the Department of Homeland Security about  #36;33 billion for the budget year that began Oct. 1.
World," Democrats are pouncing on what they say is a slip in support for President Bush among Florida's Cuban Americans, who backed him overwhelmingly in 2000 and have been staunchly behind Republicans in presidential elections."
World," A militant group in Iraq said it had  killed two Macedonian hostages whom it accused of spying for  the United States, Arabic television Al Jazeera said Monday."
World," Iraq's interim government will declare  a nationwide arms amnesty next week, but insists the city of  Falluja must turn in foreign militants or face assault,  National Security Adviser Kassim Daoud said Monday."
Business,"Harmony Gold Mining Co., the biggest miner of South African gold, made a hostile offer to buy Gold Fields Ltd. for 52.9 billion rand (\$8."
Business," The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it would offer Sirius satellite radio in more vehicles, as Sirius fights to catch up with industry leader XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc."
Business, Dutch insurer ING NV said Monday it will pay Scottish Re Group Ltd.  $562 million to take over ING #39;s individual life reinsurance business in the United States.
Business,"Thomson Financial, a unit of financial information provider Thomson Corp., said it received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission for documents related to its capital markets business."
World,"The number of Japanese homeless is on the rise, and cultural attitudes about age are exacerbating the situation."
Sci/Tech,"About one third of amphibians are under threat of extinction in a new sign of the world #39;s deteriorating environment, according to researchers who carried out a global census."
Sports,The Mail on Sunday reported that the Chelsea striker had tested positive for a banned substance after a test conducted by UK Sport.
Sports,"Andrea Pirlo netted the only goal of the evening as AC Milan topped Cagliari for their third straight win. Meanwhile, house mates Inter Milan rode an Adriano double past Udinese 3-1."
Sports,"crowned world champion Valentino Rossi is already looking forward to a bigger challenge next season. Rossi, who clinched his fourth straight world MotoGP title on Sunday, expects former team Honda to provide an even sterner challenge than this year."
Sports,"World rally champion Sebastien Loeb says he is relieved to have secured the title in Corsica on Sunday, sparing him a nervous wait for his first crown."
Sports,The German football association (DFB) suspended Germany international Oliver Neuville for two matches on Monday for deliberately handling the ball into the net during the weekend #39;s Bundesliga action.
World,"Iran is ready to discuss a further suspension of uranium enrichment but will never give in on its work of nuclear fuel cycle, Iran #39;s state TV quoted the country #39;s to pnuclear official as saying on Monday."
World,"Australia rejected a request to provide soldiers to protect United Nations workers in Iraq, a spokesman for Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
World,Iraq is considering an overall weapons amnesty as a deadline for Baghdad fighters to cash in arms is extended.
World,"Five people die after an explosion hits a car used by election staff in south-eastern Afghanistan, the UN says."
World,Sudan's government tells the BBC it is handling the crisis in Darfur better than the US is dealing with Iraq.
Business,"The \$55.33 per barrel comes amid ongoing uncertainty over production, high demand and tight global supplies just ahead of winter."
Sports,"Offense, defense and special teams all score as the Super Bowl-champion Patriots move to 11-1 and crush the crumbling Browns, 42-15, on Sunday."
Business,The unsolicited \$8.2 billion bid to take over bigger domestic rival Gold Fields would create the world's biggest gold producer.
Sci/Tech,"  quot;The iTunes music store is the key driver to establish the iPod as the Walkman of the 21st century. quot;. The words belong to Pascal Cagni, Apples European boss, and they #39;re quoted in a Sunday "
World,"The free use of the ballot box is the ultimate expression of democracy. We #39;ve had the right so long in this country that, sadly, many of us choose to use the right in a pedestrian, occasional fashion."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Britain #39;s ambassador to Iraq is pleading for information on Ken Bigley #39;s beheaded body. The British engineer was kidnapped last month and later murdered."
Sports,"  They proudly call themselves  quot;idiots, quot; and the thing with idiots, you see, is they don #39;t often think rationally."
Sci/Tech,Music publishers and U.S. commercial\radio station owners said on Monday they had agreed to a new\\$1.7 billion deal to cover licensing rights for music played\over radio airwaves or via radio station Web sites.
Sci/Tech,The Education Department's Office of Migrant Education awarded a contract to PEC Solutions Inc. of Fairfax to help create a system for states to share information about children of migrant workers.
Sci/Tech,"Reston-based Upper Quadrant offers a subscription-based, Web-hosted application that enables companies to compile and share marketing information in a central database."
Sci/Tech,"Usually when stockholders get a proxy statement in the mail, it means management of the company they have invested in wants their vote on something -- approval of a merger, perhaps, or electing board members at the next shareholders meeting."
Sci/Tech,Marketer says left-leaning groups are miles ahead in using the Internet for political advocacy.
Business,Microsoft Corp. is building on its 2002 buy of Danish business application developer Navision A/S with the release Monday of its first major product built on the Navision software suite.
Sci/Tech,"Roar down city streets in the upcoming ""Need for Speed Underground 2"" racing game and you'll see a Best Buy store amid the skyscrapers along with bright billboards hawking Cingular Wireless, Old Spice, and Burger King."
World,"PALM BEACH, Fla. - Florida voters get to cast their ballots for president beginning Monday, and Democrat John Kerry planned to spend all day asking for their votes..."
World," Down to their last three outs of the season, the Boston Red Sox rallied   against Mariano Rivera, the New York Yankees and decades of disappointment. Bill Mueller singled home the tying run off Rivera in the ninth inning and David Ortiz homered against Paul Quantrill in the 12th, leading Boston to a 6 4 victory Sunday over the Yankees that avoided a four game sweep in the AL championship series..."
Sports,Sen. John McCain reiterates the committment of Congress to force Major League Baseball to address their steroid abuse policies.
World," The chief rival of interim President Hamid Karzai said he has evidence of organized fraud in Afghanistan's election and accused the U.N. Afghan electoral commission on Monday of ignoring his complaints.    In the second deadly incident surrounding the election, five people   including at least one election worker   were killed by an explosion as they drove near the Pakistan border, the joint U.N. Afghan electoral commission said..."
World," Facing unrelenting criticism from Jewish settlers, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Monday that nothing would deter him from pushing forward with his plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.    Also Monday, scattered fighting in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinian militants, including two Palestinians who infiltrated Israel from Gaza early Monday and were shot in a lengthy gunbattle..."
World," Johnny Depp reckons he's no great movie pinup   he just has a ""weird job.""   Arriving for the premiere of his latest movie, ""Finding Neverland,"" at London's Leicester Square, Depp played down his movie star image as fans lining the red carpet screamed his name.   ""I wouldn't say I'm a heart throb,"" he said, as his wife, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis, looked on..."
Sci/Tech,"An invasive  ladybird which kills off other insects is widespread in the UK,  an expert says."
Business,"SYDNEY Shares of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings slumped Monday after the European insurer AXA withdrew a 3.4 billion Australian dollar, or \$2."
World,Fleeing Iraqis arrive in Jordan only to find that their old oppressors are thriving in Amman
Sci/Tech,"The Mars Global Surveyor released the latest glyph image that appears to evoke the kinds of communication in rock formations that has become famous among Mars' watchers on the internet. But there is a serious side to interpreting remote sensing data, and shadow is not always one's ally..."
Sci/Tech,"Saturn has an unusual magnetic environment, which acts as a planetary electrical transformer. The instrument measuring the charged Saturn on Cassini has already found a plasma between what previously was just thought to be a ring gap..."
Sci/Tech,"The Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, will claim a place in history as tremendous successes. But to get the rovers ready for launch, mission team members had to push themselves to their limits. MER Principal Investigator Steve Squyres explains how they handled the challenge. "
World,DHAKA: Nearly two million Muslims from around the world ended their three-day annual prayer for global peace and harmony outside the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday.
World,"SRINAGAR: Fourteen people, including nine soldiers, were killed in held Kashmir on Sunday, the Indian army said. An army spokesman said that the convoy had driven over a landmine detonated by separatist militants "
Sci/Tech,"By MARTHA IRVINE    CHICAGO (AP) -- Some see easy access to emergency contraception as a way to drastically reduce teen pregnancy, already on the decline since the early 1990s. Others worry that its long-term effects on young women are unknown or argue that the drug, also known as the ""morning after pill,"" encourages teens to have sex..."
Sci/Tech,"She's often seen in a ubiquitous infomercial peddling Pilates videos, but Mari Winsor's lean and sinewy body may be the best walking advertisement of the exercise phenomenon."
Sci/Tech,"Packard was the first company to offer a grid storage device, but others are moving to catch up."
Sci/Tech,"PC World reviewer says latest incarnation of the WebTV device is acceptable as a dial-up Internet device for some, but its broadband networking features will leave savvy users unimpressed."
Sci/Tech,JBoss Inc. has added business process management (BPM) to its growing roster of open source software.
Sci/Tech,"EDS on Monday announced the formation of the EDS Agility Alliance with industry heavyweights Cisco, Dell, EMC, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and Xerox. The partnership will be the foundation for EDS' efforts to regain momentum in the services business, where it has lost ground to challengers such as IBM's Global Services unit."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. on Monday will announce a collaborative effort designed to bridge a divide between their emerging network access-control architectures.
Sports,Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed a 75th minute winner as Serie A leaders Juventus came from behind to beat Lazio 2-1 at the Delle Alpi stadium on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"Once limited to Web content and images, content delivery network providers are shifting focus to tackle the on-demand delivery of distributed applications. To that end, Akamai Technologies this week plans to introduce four J2EE-based Web applications that enterprises can deploy quickly without purchasing any hardware or fixed assets. Meanwhile, Speedera Networks next week will launch its FlexComputing service for distributed application hosting and delivery.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Web services management vendor Actional and Westbridge Technology, which sold security infrastructure for Web services, are merging to focus on what company officials call SOA (service-oriented architecture) enablement."
Sci/Tech,"Macromedia on Monday will introduce an upgrade to its Flex presentation server and framework for building rich Internet applications, with improvements in data display, visualization, styling, and performance."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc.'s two founders said on Monday that their company is working on a personal search service, but they remained coy on plans for an instant messaging client or Web browser."
Sci/Tech,"Micron Technology Inc. is currently in the process of planning its first factory in China and hopes to begin construction in the middle of next year, the company said Monday."
Sports,"As expected, Auburn is the odd team out of the BCS national championship game, and Texas has bumped Cal out of the Rose Bowl. In addition to the Longhorns #39; last-minute jump, there was another shocker: Texas "
Sci/Tech,"Roar down city streets in the upcoming ""Need for Speed Underground 2"" racing game and you'll see a Best Buy store amid the skyscrapers along with bright billboards hawking Cingular Wireless, Old Spice, and Burger King."
Sci/Tech,By BRUCE MEYERSON    NEW YORK (AP) -- A top networking gear producer plans to offer a speedy new cellular technology that's an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access with the added advantage of being available on the road.    NetGear Inc...
Sci/Tech,"By ELLIOT SPAGAT    COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) -- Few people took notice when Sony Electronics Inc..."
Sci/Tech,The Habo No. 1 looks like any one of the legions of Volkswagen sedans in China. But a peek under the hood reveals an array of chrome canisters instead of the usual engine - the Habo is fueled not by gas but hydrogen peroxide.
World,"Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who flew into London on Sunday, is due to discuss with British Prime Minister Tony Blair over terrorism, trade and the situation in Afghanistan and Kashmir on Monday."
World,"BUDAPEST (AFP) - Voters in Hungary failed to turn out in sufficient numbers to pass a referendum to extend citizenship to millions of ethnic Hungarians living in the region, a motion that split the country and drew fire from neighboring governments."
Sci/Tech," Tough times often make for strange bedfellows, and the explosion of viruses, computer worms and spyware programs on the Internet is producing unique alliances among top technology firms."
Sci/Tech, Consumers are snatching up old and new TV favorites on DVD as quickly as studios can release them. TV shows on DVD are one of the fastest growing trends in the home video business.
Sports,"Peyton Manning will look to draw closer to NFL history on Sunday, when the quarterback leads his Indianapolis Colts into battle to face the visiting Tennessee Titans."
Sci/Tech," On Katie Couric's busy schedule, the phone interview about her new children's book was set for 4:30 p.m., about 12 hours after she had left for work as co host of NBC's Today. When she called at 5, she was apologetic and explained she had forgotten that one of her daughters had a volleyball game. So while rushing to the game on the Upper East Side, Couric called by cell phone. She laughed and said, ""I'm trying to multitask."""
Sci/Tech," EDS on Monday announced the formation of the EDS Agility Alliance with industry heavyweights Cisco, Dell, EMC, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and Xerox. The partnership will be the foundation for EDS' efforts to regain momentum in the services business, where it has lost ground to challengers such as IBM's Global Services unit."
Sci/Tech, Scientists say a nonnative insect is to blame for a disease that's killing beech trees in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
World," Britain is considering a U.S. request to move troops into more potentially dangerous areas of Iraq, a politically charged move which has re ignited anger over Prime Minister Tony Blair's support for the war."
World," The new Afghan army is winning the support of the population and is capable of tackling a lingering insurgency by remnants of the ousted Taliban regime, the U.S. general in charge of its training said Monday."
World," A militant group in Iraq has executed two Macedonian men accused of spying for the United States, an Arab television station reported Monday."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Canada may provide some of its surplus flu vaccine to United  States.
World, The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a lower court to reconsider a Texas congressional map that could give Republicans six more seats in Congress in upcoming elections and help the GOP protect its majority.
World, The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider whether former Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker was wrongly barred from raising new arguments in challenging his 1998 conviction for tax conspiracy.
World," The new Afghan army is winning the  support of the population and is capable of tackling a  lingering insurgency by remnants of the ousted Taliban regime,  the U.S. general in charge of its training said Monday."
World,The militant 'Islamic Army in Iraq' says it has killed two Macedonian hostages it calls 'US spies'.
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <F.N> said on Monday it\would offer Sirius satellite radio in more vehicles, as Sirius\fights to catch up with industry leader XM Satellite Radio\Holdings Inc. <XMSR.O></p>"
Business,"AXA Asia Pacific Holdings yesterday delivered a \$3.4 billion  quot;non quot; to its French parent #39;s bid to take over the remaining 48 per cent share, sending the share price into a nosedive and provoking "
Business,"The two top US toymakers posted disappointing third-quarter results on Monday, citing uncertainty in the economy and cautious retailers, and tempered expectations for the crucial holiday season."
Business,"The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc."
Business,"Delphi Corp., the US largest auto parts supplier, said on Monday it has narrowed its third-quarter loss to \$114 million. The company also said it is going to find some extra ways to cut spending, as for instance, working with unions etc."
Business,The battle for control of Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group erupted into an unseemly free-for-all yesterday as Woolworths set a tight four-hour deadline for fund managers to deal themselves 
Business,"Odyssey HealthCare Inc., which operates 72 hospices in the US, replaced Chief Executive Officer David Gasmire amid a US Justice Department investigation of the company #39;s billing practices."
Business,The board of The Gribbles Group is expected to decide within days whether to recommend that shareholders accept a takeover offer that values the diagnostics company at up to \$270 million 
Sports,Australian captain Adam Gilchrist said he was disappointed rain forced the second test against India to be abandoned as a draw on the final day.
Sports,"Indeed, the New England Patriots are never boring. Despite jumping out to a 17-0 first half lead over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, they still had to pull out their usual resolve "
Sports,"The second cricket Test between India and Australia ended in a draw Monday after heavy rain washed out play on the fifth of five scheduled days, erasing any chance of an outcome in a delicately poised match."
World,Nairobi - The Sudanese government has said the best way to end the conflict in its western Darfur region may be to let the people there manage their own affairs.
World,The United States has made a controversial request to Britain to re-deploy some of its troops in Iraq. The request would involve moving hundreds of British troops from their relatively calm zone in southern 
World,"She rode into office three years ago on a wave of public adoration and high expectations, but as the sun sets on her troubled administration, Indonesian President Megawati "
Sports, Carlos Beltran's record tying eighth  post season home run capped the Houston Astros' 6 5 comeback  win over the St. Louis Cardinals to even the National League  Championship Series at two games apiece Sunday.
Sports, Although the grand slam silverware has  been doled out for the 2004 season there is still much pride  and prize money to play for as the tennis year creeps toward  its climax.
World," Germany's BMW AG said Monday the head of its ultra luxury Rolls Royce car brand, Karl Heinz Kalbfell, has resigned to take up ""new responsibilities"" outside the company, which has been struggling to meet its sales targets for the superluxury brand."
Sports,NEWCASTLE #39;S golfing colt James Nitties held his nerve in the biggest poker game of his life yesterday to earn enough for a new car with his bold capture of second place at the Australian PGA Championship.
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Monday as oil  prices held near  $55 a barrel and Dow component 3M Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A>  posted results slightly below Wall Street estimates."
World, Former US president Jimmy Carter expressed fears that there could be vote cheating in battleground states in the US election on November 2.
Business," Tupperware Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TUP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TUP.N</A> on Monday  posted a third quarter profit versus break even a year earlier,  helped by improved results outside North America."
Business,"The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc., as its new chief executive and president."
Business,"Mattel Inc., the world #39;s biggest toymaker, said Monday its third-quarter profit fell 5.2 percent due to lower worldwide sales of its flagship Barbie doll line and its Hot Wheels and Matchbox toy car brands."
Business,"Lewis will also join the Kmart Board of Directors. He joins Kmart from YUM! Brands, Inc., where he was president, chief multi-branding and operating officer."
Business,  Thomson Corp. #39;s Thomson Financial unit said it received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting documents related to its Capital Markets Intelligence business.
Business,"Auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. (DPH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday posted a smaller quarterly loss as lower restructuring charges offset the effects of North American "
Business,3M #39;s earnings miss and profit warning combines with higher crude prices to equal weak Dow. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Blue chips fell at the open Monday as investors took in another surge in oil prices and weaker-than-expected earnings from 3M.
Business, Shares of Check Point Software Technologies climbed more than 12 percent early Monday after topping analysts #39; expectations for the third quarter with a 22 percent revenue rise.
Sports,"A test of his sore right ankle finds him ready to go, if Red Sox can win Game 5 today. BOSTON - Boston ace Curt Schilling was cleared to pitch a possible Game 6 of the AL Championship Series against the Yankees "
Sports,"Wentworth, England, Oct 18 -- Ernie Els won the HSBC World Match Play title, the richest jackpot in golf, for a record sixth time, on his 35th birthday yesterday."
Sports,"PALM DESERT, Calif. While Annika Sorenstam rallied for a victory at the LPGA Samsung World Golf Tournament yesterday at Bighorn Golf Club, Michelle Wie entered the record book."
Sports,"There are no easy wins in the NFL, as every week is a new challenge. However, there are some games that are more winnable than others."
Sci/Tech,"Google and Instant Messenger\\Google already dominates the search engine market, where once Yahoo! ruled users browser. With GMail and Google Desktop Search, they are entering prime time Microsoft domain. Speculation prevails that it will not be long before Google enters the instant messaging market. We have discussed before that Google ..."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Southern California and Oklahoma will meet for the national championship in the Orange Bowl on January 4 after the schools finished 1-2 in the final BCS standings released Sunday afternoon."
World,"Iraqis arrive at a destroyed car after a roadside bomb exploded on the highway leading to the airport of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Oct 18, 2004."
World,"MILITARY helicopters doused one of Venezuela #39;s tallest buildings with water yesterday, bringing under control a blaze that many feared would cause the tower to collapse."
Sci/Tech,"Clash of the Titans - When Search Engines Collide\\Billions of pages going to trillions. Most of the information available online is replicated again and again, then twisted, corrupted and re-entered. When one search question retrieves one million answers, the system fails -- results have little or no value.\"
Sci/Tech,"AUSTRALIANS went into a television-buying frenzy the run-up to the Athens Olympics, suggesting that as a nation we could easily have scored a gold medal for TV purchasing."
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> said  on Monday it would offer access to its network of 3,900 public  Wi Fi Internet access points to its high speed Internet  subscribers for  $1.99 per month."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. technology sector suffered  another round of widespread layoffs during the third quarter,  with computer firms slashing jobs most aggressively, a report  said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"In worm's latest version, authors ridicule rival worm Netsky and promise to attack Symantec, McAfee and others."
Business, Iamgold Corp. shares dipped more than 13 per cent in early trading on Monday after Harmony Gold Mining Co. launched a takeover bid for Gold Fields Inc.
Business,"Odyssey Healthcare Inc., a hospice care provider, said Monday its chief executive resigned as the company warned third-quarter earnings will be below Wall Street #39;s expectations and revealed it is being investigated by the Department of Justice."
Business,"Check Point Software Technologies Inc. (CHKP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a rise in third-quarter net profit that beat Wall Street estimates on strong "
Sci/Tech, A top networking gear producer plans to offer a speedy new cellular technology that's an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access with the added advantage of being available on the road.
Sci/Tech,"Maybe the third time will be the charm for Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center Edition. Previous versions, released in 2002 and 2003, appealed to the early adopters among us."
Sci/Tech,IBM has introduced three new POWER5 processor-based servers that the company says outpace Sun and HP in performance records and establish a new standard for server virtualization capabilities.
Sci/Tech,"Third 3G/UMTS order in Asia: Siemens awarded mobile network extension for Maxis in Malaysia Malaysias leading mobile operator, Maxis Communications Bhd."
Sci/Tech," Roar down city streets in the upcoming ""Need for Speed Underground 2"" racing game and you'll see a Best Buy store amid the skyscrapers along with bright billboards hawking Cingular Wireless, Old Spice, and Burger King."
Sports,"The heart of Red Sox Nation is beating again. It #39;s beating thanks to David Ortiz #39;s two-run, walk-off homer in the 12th inning with no outs, giving the Red Sox a 6-4, come-from-behind win."
Sports,France #39;s Sebastien Loeb stands on his Citroen and raises an arm in triumph after clinching the world rally championship title.
Sports,Patrick Vieira will miss Arsenals Champions league match against Panathinaikos on Wednesday and is a major doubt for the clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sports,"Bolton, England (Sports Network) - Bolton rewarded coach Sam Allardyce with a new five-year-deal Monday. Allardyce, who has already been with Bolton for five years, turns 50 years old this week."
Sci/Tech," Their biggest clients hit hard by viruses, worms and other attacks, Microsoft Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday that they plan to work together to help their corporate customers fight back."
Sci/Tech,"A rocket carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the international space station streaked into orbit on Thursday, the latest flight of a Russian space vehicle to fill in for grounded US shuttles."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. is considering creating Russian versions of its Hotmail e mail program and Microsoft Network online service, company CEO Steve Ballmer said in an interview published Monday."
World,South Africa has rejected accusations that it let ex-leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide incite violence in Haiti from his place of exile in South Africa.
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications Inc.  said on Monday it would offer access to its network of 3,900 public Wi Fi Internet access points to its high speed Internet subscribers for  #36;1.99 per month."
Business," Dick Cheney would love our 200 growth companies (see p. 180)  they're small and they are (most of them, anyway) adding to their payrolls. The other day Cheney was singing the praises of small businesses by noting that they create seven of ten jobs in this country. This was by way of justifying tax breaks for the sort of people who own small businesses."
Business," 3M Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> on Monday said  third quarter earnings rose 17 percent due in part to the weak  dollar, but the diversified manufacturer's results came in  below Wall Street's estimates for the first time in at least  seven quarters."
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks fell on Monday  as Dow component 3M Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> posted results slightly below  Wall Street estimates and oil prices held near  $55 a barrel."
World," COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct, 17    John F. Kerry accused President Bush of having a secret, second term plan to privatize Social Security starting in  January, telling a church audience Sunday that the idea is ""a disaster for America's middle class."""
World," A militant group in Iraq said it had  killed two Macedonian hostages it accused of spying for the  United States, Arabic television Al Jazeera reported Monday."
Business,"Pfizer said today that it would sponsor a major clinical trial of Celebrex, its prescription arthritis pain medication, to further assess the cardiovascular safety of the drug."
World,Adrian Mutu will meet his Chelsea bosses on Monday after allegations that he failed a drug test.
Sci/Tech,Technology used to check for diluted beer in kegs could soon be used to monitor water quality.
World,"Wynton Marsalis, the trumpet-playing star and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, has become an entity above and around the daily jazz world."
World," Democrat John Kerry said today President Bush was guilty of ""arrogant boasting"" about Iraq amid reports that the top U.S..."
World," Nervous investors sent stocks mostly lower Monday as a barrel of crude topped  $55 per barrel, yet another record. Only the Nasdaq composite index posted a meager gain..."
World," With memories of 2000 and its bitter fight over ballots still fresh, citizens began casting votes Monday in this pivotal battleground state..."
World, An Anglican church commission sharply criticized the U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday for consecrating a gay bishop and called on the Americans to apologize or risk losing some of their influence with sister churches worldwide...
World,"When Ayatullah Sistani speaks, millions obey. Can the conscience of\the nation make it safe for democracy?"
World,U.S. and Iraqi forces launch high-risk probes of the insurgency in Fallujah and Ramadi. A TIME exclusive
World,"Detainees who've been released, only to join up again with anti-U.S. forces"
Business,"Business India: South African gold producer Harmony has bid to take over larger rival Gold Fields, a merger that would create the world #39;s biggest gold producer."
Business,"EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Toy maker Mattel said Monday that third-quarter earnings fell slightly on lower worldwide sales of its Barbie, Matchbox and Hot Wheels brands."
Business," Top Opel management and labour officials began talks Monday on the plans by General Motors to axe 10,000 jobs at the carmaker, while workers at one of the company #39;s main plants in Bochum continued a walkout."
Business,"LONDON, October 18 (newratings.com) - German automotive giant, BMW (BMW.ETR), has announced the resignation of its Rolls-Royce luxury cars unit head, Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, who had assumed his position just five months ago."
Business,"IN ordering a one-week extension of its takeover bid for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality last night, the Takeovers Panel clearly considers that Bruandwo, with its adviser UBS, has been too clever in seeking to defeat its rival joint bidder, CMM Hotel  amp; "
Business, While the dust is still settling lets take a look at some of the arguments Gold Fields might start putting up to persuade its shareholders of the poverty of the Harmony bid.
Business,"Aylwin Lewis, (pictured, left) formerly of Yum Brands Inc., will take over for Julian Day. Day was appointed in January 2003, when the company was in bankruptcy."
Business,"(Stamford-AP, Oct. 18, 2004 10:40 AM) _ Stamford-based Thomson Financial says on of its units is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Sci/Tech,"In a move which industry watchers predict will  quot;stir up quot; the high-end computing market, IBM today introduced three servers based on its latest Power5 processor architecture: the eServer i5 595, p5 595 and p5 590."
Sci/Tech,"MICRON Technology, the worlds number two maker of computer memory chips, is planning to build its first plant in China by 2005."
Sports,"By Adrian Curtis, PA Sport and Cindy Garcia-Bennett, PA International. Adrian Mutu is heading for talks about his Chelsea future with manager Jose Mourinho today following allegations that he has tested positive for a banned substance."
Sports,Robert Pires scored twice as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-1 in English soccer #39;s Premiership to extend its advantage in the standings to five points.
Sports,"As its name suggests, Interlagos was located between two lakes when the circuit was built in the 1940s. Today, however, the setting is no longer as picturesque, with the sprawling city now extending almost up to the circuit #39;s crash barriers."
World,"America has requested the assistance of UK troops in Iraq, which would involve British soldiers operating outside the UK-controlled southern sector of Iraq, the defence secretary confirmed today."
World,US Marines launched air and ground attacks yesterday on the rebel bastion Fallujah after city representatives suspended peace talks with the government over Prime Minister Iyad Allawi #39;s demand to hand over terror mastermind Abu Musab Zarqawi.
World,Sudan #39;s government has said it had handled the Darfur crisis better than the United States had dealt with Iraq. Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismael told the BBC that US leaders were trying to use Darfur 
World,AUSTRALIAN journalist John Martinkus is lucky to be alive after spending 24 hours in the hands of Iraqi militants at the weekend. Martinkus was in Baghdad working for the SBS Dateline TV current affairs program 
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq According to Arab TV, Iraqi militants say they #39;ve killed two Macedonian hostages. Al-Jazeera broadcast a videotape showing the two men holding identification."
World,"PRIME Minister John Howard flies to Indonesia today for the inauguration of Indonesia #39;s newly-elected President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono."
Business,"Delphi Corp. today reported third quarter revenues of \$6.65 billion, and a net loss of \$114 million or a loss of \$0.20 per share. Excluding the impact of previously announced restructuring charges, Delphi "
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson is confident he can keep Wayne Rooneys feet firmly on the ground despite his sensational Champions League debut.
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned terrorist attacks in Iraq and around the world will increase if George W Bush is not re-elected in next month #39;s presidential poll.
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp has unveiled its first MP3-compatible, hard disk Walkman music player in an attempt to recover ground lost to Apple Computers iPod."
Business,"Fast-food restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. on Monday named David Deno chief operating officer, replacing Aylwin Lewis, who resigned to become president and chief executive of Kmart Holding Corp."
Business,"The company is wrestling with its third scandal in just over a year, raising questions about whether board members were doing an adequate job."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. said Monday that it will restructure its flight schedule beginning Feb. 6, 2005, adding 230 more daily flights without acquiring additional aircraft."
Business,"Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (ODSY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday warned of an earnings shortfall, announced the resignation of its chief executive and said it was the subject "
Business,"Thomson Financial, a unit of financial information provider Thomson Corp., said it received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission for documents related to its capital markets intelligence business."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
Sci/Tech," Maxis Communications Bhd. Monday signed an agreement for Siemens Mobile Networks, Asia Pacific to provide third generation, or 3G, technology for the Malaysian mobile phone operator over the next three years."
Sci/Tech," Oct. 15, 2004  en or more years of mobile phone use increases the risk of a rare type of non cancerous tumor according to a new study."
Sci/Tech,"Americans don #39;t believe the government is doing enough with technology to improve homeland security, according to a national survey conducted jointly by CNET News."
Sci/Tech,"A MAN WHO made money making rock music a long time ago has recorded a long playing record using a dual Opteron workstation. AMD said that Mark Knopfler,a hack "
Sports,"  Now that they have used up their two pitching stars to even the National League Championship Series at two games apiece, the Houston Astros must turn to the back end of their rotation in a crucial Game Five vs."
Sports,"Australia #39;s cricketers, seeking a first Test series win in India for 35 years, will take four days off to ease fatigue before the third match next Tuesday."
Sports,Manchester United will be without key duo Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane for their Champions League tie away to Sparta Prague. Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s side travel to the Czech capital looking to put their inconsistent 
Sports,Still lacking in the Patriots #39; 5-0 start is a wire-to-wire performance of consistent quality. But who #39;s to quibble? A win is a win -- even when the head coach 
World,"The Palestinian foreign minister, Nabil Shaath, today called on Britain to fill the gap in the Middle East peace process left as the US focuses on next month #39;s presidential election."
World,"The Bush administration says it #39;s trying to confirm the latest declaration from the most feared militant group in Iraq. In a statement posted on a Web site Sunday, the group led by terror mastermind Abu Musab "
World,France and Spain moved Monday to sink a controversial Italian-German plan to create holding centers in North Africa for would-be refugees.
Sports," While his Brazilian buddy got to climb the fence after finally winning another race, Tony Kanaan completed a more impressive feat in his IndyCar Series championship season. Kanaan finished all 3,305 laps, the last 200 Sunday in the season ending Chevy 500 at Texas Motor Speedway where he was second behind Helio Castroneves."
Sports," St. Louis defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson is doubtful for the Monday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom he played for five seasons, because of a pulled left hamstring. By his count he'd missed only one practice in his career before getting hurt."
Sports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer confirmed Monday that he had increased his stake in Manchester United to more than 25 percent.
World,The head of the US Episcopal Church expresses 'regret' over the appointment of a gay Anglican bishop.
Business,"Last Thursday Google released a version of its online search for your computer. I wanted to test-drive it before reporting. Knowing the excruciating delays using Windows Search, I can say after only a weekend "
Business,"Automotive supplier Delphi Corp. (NYSE: DPH) posted a \$114 million third quarter loss, which the company said reflects lower North American vehicle production and higher material costs."
Business,An independent takeovers panel has headed off Woolworths #39; attempts to force a resolution in the takeover battle for liquor retailer Australian Leisure and Hospitality (ALH).
Business,"Moscow. (Interfax) - The start price for common shares in Yukos production subsidiary OAO Yuganskneftegaz at auction may be the same as the debt owed by Yukos, a source familiar with a draft agreement between "
Sci/Tech,"In yet another devastating body blow to the company, Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) announced it would be canceling its 4-GHz Pentium chip. The semiconductor bellwether said it was switching "
Sci/Tech,"JBoss (Profile, Products, Articles) Inc. has added business process management (BPM) to its growing roster of open source software."
Sci/Tech,"Malaysia #39;s Maxis Communications Bhd. (Maxis) has selected Siemens as one of its 2G and 3G/UMTS infrastructure suppliers. Under the terms of the three- year framework contract, the Siemens Communications Group "
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Chennai, Oct 18 : Rains Monday poured water on India #39;s hopes of winning the second Test against Australia as the fifth and final day #39;s play was washed out at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here."
Business,"SBC Communications Inc., the second-largest local phone company in the United States, said Monday it will offer wireless Internet service for \$1."
Business,"Axa Asia Pacific was the hardest hit, falling 35c - or 8.5 per cent -o \$3.75 after rejecting a bid by French parent Axa SA, which had offered \$4."
Business,"The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc."
Business,"US Airways said Monday it will change its flight schedules in February to increase departures at its Charlotte and Philadelphia hubs and create a minihub in Fort Lauderdale, Fla."
Business," Germany #39;s BMW AG said Monday the head of its ultra luxury Rolls Royce car brand, Karl Heinz Kalbfell, has resigned to take up  quot;new responsibilities quot; outside the company, which has been struggling to meet its sales targets for the superluxury brand "
Sci/Tech,"After months of wrangling over a 78-year-old, 17,000-square-foot mansion in southern California Apple CEO Steve Jobs doesn #39;t want, it appears someone is willing to "
Sci/Tech,"US fans of the Metal Gear Solid series can at last start counting down the days till the release of Snakes next adventure, as Konami confirm that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be released in the US on November 17th."
Sports,"FOXBORO, United States : The New England Patriotshave have extended their National Football League winning streak to 20 games with a 30-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks."
Sci/Tech,International Data Corp. said growth in demand for Linux servers in Europe is expected to almost double by 2008. Microsoft is fighting back by cutting prices and through publicity campaigns that claim that 
World,Attempts by Balarus #39; president to change the constitution to allow him to run for a third term have been dubbed flawed by a poll observer group.
World, Israeli troops killed five Palestinian militants in gun battles Monday as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sought to dampen rising pressure for a referendum on his plan to withdraw from occupied Gaza.
Business," We all want to get our way with those toll free customer service reps. But if you've ever wondered whether it's better to drip honey or cuss bitterly while you're being ""recorded for quality assurance purposes,"" here's your answer: It's okay to throw a hissy fit."
World, The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) brought back hardline leader Lal Krishna Advani as party chief on Monday after last week's loss in state elections in the major industrial state of Maharashtra.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The House of Commons has agreed to accept a Conservative amendment to the throne speech, avoiding a showdown that threatened Paul Martin's minority government."
Business," 3M Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> on Monday reported a 17  percent rise in third quarter earnings due in part to the weak  dollar, but the diversified manufacturer's results fell short  of Wall Street's estimates for the first time in nearly four  years, sending shares down 5 percent."
Business," Select Medical Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SEM.N</A>, which  operates acute care hospitals, said on Monday it struck a deal  to be taken private in a  $2.3 billion buyout led by a private  equity group, sending shares soaring 23 percent."
World,Belgium's foreign minister criticises politicians in the DR Congo over the country's slow transition to democracy.
Business,"US Airways said Monday it will change its flight schedules in February to increase departures at its Charlotte and Philadelphia hubs and create a minihub in Fort Lauderdale, Fla."
World," Democrat John Kerry said Monday that President Bush sent troops into war without necessary equipment and accused the commander in chief of ""arrogant boasting that he's done everything right in Iraq.""  ""Mr..."
World," The U.S. military said Monday no decision had been made on whether to discipline Army reservists who refused a supply mission last week, despite statements from their relatives that the soldiers would be discharged..."
World," About 15 hours after avoiding a sweep by beating the New York Yankees in 12 innings, the Boston Red Sox send Pedro Martinez to the mound Monday for Game 5 of the AL championship series in Boston. Martinez (16 9) faces Mike Mussina (12 9), trying to force the series back to New York..."
Business,Harmony Gold Mining's hostile bid today to acquire buy Gold sparked what is certain to be a bitter takeover battle.
Business,"Booking trips on the Web will only get easier, thanks to the ambitions of two business titans"
Business,New York's attorney general is attacking the insurance business -- and a high-profile CEO
Business,"The biggest challenge for the open source community is that there are too few open source developers, according to Michael Tiemann, vice president of Open Source Affairs at Red Hat Inc."
Business,"SYDNEY- Australian shares fell 0.3 per cent on Monday, led down by insurer Axa Asia Pacific after it ended buyout talks with its French parent and by a weaker banking sector on concerns over higher interest rates."
Business,The company that revolutionized the search of the Internet has now revolutionized searching your hard drive. Google #39;s (Nasdaq: GOOG) new Desktop Search utility is an incredibly 
Business,"NEW YORK : US technology group 3M, which makes everything from sticky Post-it notes to medical products, announced a surge in profits but failed to impress the markets."
Business,Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. rose on news that Ford Motor Co. will be installing the service at its factories for the first time.
Sci/Tech,IBM has filled out the top end of its eServer range with three multiple-processor systems aimed at datacentres and large enterprise clients.
Sci/Tech,"Humax USA in its partnership with TiVo are introducting the new Humax DRT800 DVD recorder with TiVo service. For \$399 (after \$100 rebate), the Humax DVD recorder with TiVo is available from nationwide retailers "
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is leading the nation to a split that could end up as a civil war, and refuses to even consider taking steps that would maintain "
World,A statement attributed to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s militant group declared allegiance to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Sunday.
World,"In conclusion of its works, the African summit held in Tripoli, Libya, stressed rejection to any foreign intervention concerning the issue of Darfur in being a mere African issue."
Business," Ford Motor Co. plans to expand the availability of satellite radio from Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to more of its vehicles, the companies said Monday."
World,Italys blunder-prone Rocco Buttiglione was under increasing pressure today to spare himself the sack and step down voluntarily from his new job as European Commissioner in charge of civil liberties.
Sci/Tech," China's Huawei group has signed a deal to supply the Brazilian and Chilean subsidiaries of Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica with highspeed Internet routers, financial daily Expansion revealed."
Sci/Tech, Upcoming browser will feature tools for finding files on your PC.
Sci/Tech, Croatia will call a new international tender for a third mobile telecommunications license after authorities refused an offer from a Croatian Swedish consortium.
Sci/Tech," New Navision 4.0 application includes financial, e commerce, and CRM tools."
Sci/Tech," Problems with switches aboard NASA's Genesis solar probe may have kept its parachute from opening, which led to the craft's crash landing in the Utah desert, the U.S. space agency said."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin says the Defence Department will get more money even as its expenditures are examined.
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. technology sector suffered another round of widespread layoffs during the third quarter, with computer firms slashing jobs most aggressively, a report said on Monday. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Reuters</B></FONT>"
World,"Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes is illegal and militarily unjustified, claims a report by Human Right Watch."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Web services outfits merge...Microsoft sets holiday Xbox bundle...PalmSource settles Digeo patent suit...Maxtor loses its CFO, again."
Sci/Tech,Java software provider releases a product designed to simplify the task of sending back-office information to mobile devices.
Sci/Tech,The product represents the next stage in the company's strategy to build a full open-source middleware stack.\
Business,"The share price of Harmony Gold came under pressure today, dipping some 8 after announcing a hostile bid for Gold Fields to create the world #39;s biggest gold producer."
Business,"Crude oil prices briefly rose above 55 dollars a barrel today, as traders continue to worry about supply ahead of winter. Crude for November delivery hit 55 dollars, 33 cents "
Business,"Carmarker Vauxhall is to cut 434 jobs across two UK plants, the Transport and General Workers #39; Union has said. The union said 340 jobs are to go at the company #39;s Ellesmere Port facility, and a further 94 at its site in Luton."
Business,"In response to a specific Irish Stock Exchange query made today, Elan Corporation, plc has advised that it is not in negotiations ordiscussions with Biogen Idec, Inc."
Business,"Pharmaceutical maker Forest Laboratories Inc. on Monday said second-quarter earnings rose 60 percent as sales grew for its principal brands, and the company raised its fiscal 2005 earnings guidance."
Business,"Kelly, 45, was senior vice president of Sprint Consumer Solutions, with overall responsibility for marketing, product development, advertising, strategic planning and business development."
Sports," Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings, but surprisingly Miami is ahead of Oklahoma in a close race for the second spot."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Network giant Cisco Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. today announced a collaborative effort to bridge a divide between their emerging network access security architectures."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Communications Commission has made changes to its regulations that will allow power companies to provide broadband services over electric lines.
Sci/Tech," quot;For years, scientists have been trying, without success, to find a link between higher incidences of cancer and the electromagnetic fields produced high voltage power lines."
Sports,Southern California and Miami are 1-2 in the initial BCS Standings with Oklahoma -- despite being ranked second in both the ESPN/USA Today and AP polls -- third.
World,British Defense Secretary Geoff Hoonconfirmed on Monday that the British government was considering the US request to deploy troops outside the British-controlled southern sector 
World,"MINSK - Legislative elections in Belarus held at the same time as a referendum on whether President Alexander Lukashenko should be allowed to seek a third term fell significantly short of democratic standards, foreign observers said here Monday."
World," A huge fire ripped through more than 16 floors of Venezuela #39;s highest tower, in a Caracas complex housing dozens of Government ministries and state agencies, but there were no casualties, officials said."
Sci/Tech,Company files patent infringement lawsuit and asks trade commission to halt shipment of rival's flash memory into United States.
Sci/Tech,"New Navision 4.0 application includes financial, e-commerce, and CRM tools."
World," North Korea's No. 2 leader said Monday that his country still wants to settle the dispute over its nuclear program through dialogue, as China tried to cajole the North back into stalled six nation talks, calling for flexibility by all sides."
Business,"Overseas firms may be allowed to bid for the key asset of under fire Russian oil firm Yukos, the Kremlin says."
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Business,The company's Desktop Search utility is an impressive way to find information on your computer.
World,"Iraq's interim government will declare\a nationwide arms amnesty next week, but insists the city of Fallujah must turn in foreign militants or face assault,"
World,"The United States on Monday lodged a formal appeal against a ruling that ordered it to withdraw some of its subsidies for producers of cotton and other commodities, trade officials said."
Sci/Tech,"The British government has unveiled a new website to help punters ""wise up to scams"".\"
Business,"General Motors Corp. workers in Bochum, Germany, halted production for a fifth day to protest the company #39;s plans to slash a fifth of the workforce in Europe."
Business,"SBC Communications Inc., one of the nation #39;s largest telephone companies, introduced Wi-Fi service for business and residential DSL customers, giving them access to 3,900 hot-spots for \$1."
Business,Microsoft launched a new software product aimed at small and midsize businesses on Monday to strengthen its position in a fragmented market it sees as ripe for growth.
Sci/Tech,HONG KONG: A legal row between Hong Kong #39;s dominant fixed-line phone company and an industry newcomer speaks volumes about how Internet phone calls are rapidly changing the telecoms world.
Sports,  A pair of emotionally charged teams meet Monday night when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the St. Louis Rams.
World,"Police in Minsk broke up a 1,000-strong crowd demonstrating against a referendum that approved allowing Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko to stay in power for another term, a Reuters witness said."
Business,IT IS said that there are three kinds of organisation: those that make things happen; those that watch things happen; and those that wonder what happened.
Sci/Tech," Select members of the press on Monday received an invitation to to a special Apple event taking place at the California Theatre in San Jose, Calif. The theme of the event would appear to be musically related and is capitalizing on Apple's recently unveiled iPod and iTunes Music Store promotion with legendary rock band U2, judging from the invitation received by MacCentral. ""Steve Jobs, Bono and The Edge invite you to attend a special event,"" reads the top of the invitation. The invitation only event is scheduled to take place at 10AM Pacific Time on October 26, 2004."
Sci/Tech,Singer Robbie Williams' greatest hits album is to be sold on a memory card for mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,"Fisheries scientists urge zero catches for cod in 2005 in the North Sea, the Irish Sea and west of Scotland."
Business,"CNN/Money #39;s Stock Spotlight: Is now the right time to add Pfizer to your portfolio? By Andrew Stein, CNN/money staff writer. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Drug stocks are supposed to be the ultimate defensive plays in an uncertain economy."
Business,"In a deal sure to bring smiles to the faces of enterprise security pros, Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and Cisco Systems plan to integrate technologies and push for an industry standard to power network security and health policy compliance."
Business,"Star Gas Partners LP (SGH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (SGU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has suspended distributions on its common partnership units and warned it may have to seek bankruptcy protection unless "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Just two weeks after PeopleSoft Inc. ousted former CEO Craig Conway, the business applications vendor said that another top executive -- Ram Gupta, who had been executive "
Sci/Tech," About one third of amphibians are under threat of extinction, according to researchers who carried out a global census."
Sports,"Sports India: Beijing, Oct 18 : Two runners, including a college student and a senior citizen, died and eleven others were admitted to hospitals during the Beijing international marathon, state media reported today."
Sports,FOXBORO The Patriots #39; minds and bodies hum along at a higher frequency than that which the 31 topsy-turvy teams occupying the rest of the NFL tune into.
World,The negotiator for the militant Shiite stronghold of Fallujah was freed from US custody today but refused to resume peace talks. Sheik Khaled al-Jumeili said they will remain suspended as a protest against 
World,"A mini summit opened on Sunday night in Tripoli where the situation in Darfur was discussed. The Libyan leader, Muammar Qadhafi, had invited the presidents of Egypt, Chad, Sudan and Nigeria as well as the "
World,"A militant group in Iraq claimedthat it had executed two Macedonians accused of spying for USforces, pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV reported Monday."
World, A North Korean delegation headed by the Stalinist state #39;s number two leader arrived in China amid faltering attempts to resolve the standoff over the North #39;s nuclear weapons program.
World," Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, who is currently filming the sequel to his 2003 movie Dogville starring Nicole Kidman, said the final instalment of his American trilogy was years away from hitting screens."
World,US scientists have found a way to indentify exactly which desktop printer produced which document.
World,"With memories of 2000 and its bitter fight over ballots still fresh, citizens began casting votes in the pivotal swing state."
World,Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of Iraq said today that a weapons-for-cash program in Baghdad would be expanded nationwide.
World,"Rosa Parks, who helped set off the American civil rights movement, is at the center of a legal controversy that her relatives say could forever taint her legacy."
World,"Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings, but surprisingly Miami is ahead of Oklahoma in a close race for the second spot.    Oklahoma is No..."
Business,"Few people took notice when Sony opened a tiny storefront last year here at South Coast Plaza, a swanky mall south of Los Angeles."
Business,"The vendors will collaborate on their approaches to PC quarantines, but Microsoft #39;s Network Access Protection gets delayed by more than a year."
Business,"Foreign investors may be allowed to bid for the key oil producing subsidiary of embattled Russian oil firm Yukos. Moscow authorities are forcing the sale of Yuganskneftegas, which accounts for 60 of the firm #39;s "
Business,"Component #39;s weaker results and profit warning weigh on Dow. Slight ease in oil prices helps. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - An earnings miss and profit warning from 3M kept the Dow in the red Monday morning, but the "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM last week completed its lineup of servers based on its Power5 chips by adding high-end pSeries and iSeries models that can support up to 64 processors, double the previous threshold for CPUs."
Sci/Tech,"In the latest change to its product line-up, Intel has cancelled plans to release a 4-gigahertz computer microprocessor, saying it would rely approaches besides faster clock speed to improve the performance of chips."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - NEW YORK -- IBM last week unveiled two new enterprise-class disk arrays. One is aimed at the high end and one at midrange environments, but both have compatible software "
Sports,FIFA will keep a watchful eye on the Adrian Mutu case to ensure the Football Association impose a minimum six-month ban on the Chelsea striker should claims that he has tested positive for cocaine be proven.
Business,"Canada #39;s richest people are richer than ever, as the Canada #39;s 100 wealthiest people have a total net worth over 100 billion US dollars, up by about 7.2 billion US dollars from "
World,"Iraq #39;s interim government says it will extend the weapons handover program for Sadr City, a Baghdad slum rife with anti-US sentiments, and will soon extend the arms amnesty program nationwide."
Business," Consolidation in the gold mining sector was shaken awake Monday as Harmony Gold Mining Co. (HMY), the world #39;s sixth biggest producer by output, launched "
Business,Oil prices fell sharply on Monday in what traders described as a wave of profit-taking sparked by a steep decline in gasoline futures.
Business,"SYDNEY: Australian supermarket giant Woolworths raised its bid for pubs chain ALH to A\$1.2bn (\$898m) on Monday, but rival Coles Myer played for time by winning a deadline extension."
Business,Chief Executive John Chambers and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates may have different leadership styles. And their firms certainly specialize in disparate aspects of the computer-Internet spectrum.
Business,"Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday named a new president and chief executive in a move that could signal the start of a campaign to revamp the discount retailer #39;s image."
Business,The vendor says the upgraded software is easier to use and helps companies control finances. By Laurie Sullivan. Microsoft on Monday announced the first major upgrade to the enterprise-resource-planning suite it acquired when it bought Navision in 2002.
Sports,"Southern California #39;s quarterback Matt Leinart celebrates as he leaves the field after their 45-7 win against Arizona State in Los Angles on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004."
Sports,"Le Brsilien Helio Castroneves a remport la course dIndyCar Series de Fort Worth, dernire manche de la saison, dimanche. Son compatriote Tony Kanaan, 2e, tait dj assur du titre."
World,South Africa has rejected charges that it is allowing ousted Haitian leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide to organize violence in the Caribbean country while he stays in South Africa.
World,"A militant group in Iraq said it had killed two Macedonian hostages it accused of spying for the United States, Arabic television Al Jazeera reported Monday."
World,"The European Union #39;s incoming Security and Justice Commissioner has criticized child-rearing by a single parent, the Times of London said Monday."
Business,"(LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 18th, 2004, 1:30 pm) -- Yum Brands Incorporated has named David Deno as chief operating officer as the restaurant operator looked within its ranks to replace a departing top executive."
Sports,"From a much quieter corner of the clubhouse, Houston Astros right fielder Lance Berkman briefly glanced over at the crowd of television cameras and tape recorders encircling teammate Carlos Beltran."
Business,The Irish biotechnology company Elan has officially denied speculation that it was in merger talks with US firm Biogen. The denial came after a query made to the Irish firm by the Irish Stock Exchange.
World,"Darfur rebels back a mediation role for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who African leaders meeting in Tripoli commissioned to make contacts to help solve the conflict in western Sudan, spokesmen said on Monday."
World,"IRAQ #39;S most wanted man, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, declared allegiance to Osama bin Laden yesterday as a car bomb near the Australian embassy in Baghdad killed seven people and injured at least 20 others."
World,German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer assured his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul here on Monday that Germany would give full support to Turkey #39;s bid to enter European Union membership talks.
Sci/Tech,"The company Monday announced it has hired Tom Baeyens, the founder and lead developer of jBpm, an open source workflow engine. As with its other products, JBoss will sell services and support for jBpm (which "
Sci/Tech,"A British court has ordered Internet service providers to identify 28 people who are allegedly downloading music illegally. The order comes at the request of the British Phonographic Association (BPI), a music industry trade association."
Business,"com October 18, 2004, 9:58 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Business,"NEW YORK : The world #39;s biggest toy maker, Mattel Inc., reported a drop in profits and sales as girls spurned Barbie, the most popular doll ever created."
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Bowl Championship  Series released its first standings on Monday and as expected,  Southern California grabbed the top spot."
Sports, Although the grand slam silverware has  been doled out for the 2004 season there is still much pride  and prize money to play for as the tennis year creeps toward  its climax.
World," South Africa rounded on Haiti's  interim leader Monday, dismissing accusations it was allowing  Haiti's ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide to coordinate a  violent uprising from exile in South Africa."
World, Sudan's security chief said on  Monday rebels in the western region of Darfur have drawn army  fire and aerial bombardment on to Darfur villages by using them  as cover and as bases for military operations.
World,"The German man who found the remains of a 5,300-year-old frozen mummy in 1991 has gone missing in the Alps."
World,"In the two weeks since a student reported she had been raped by two football players, Montclair has been struggling to sift through the fallout and move on."
Business, Shares of Iamgold fell more than 10 per cent after its proposed merger with Gold Fields Ltd. was thrown into doubt Monday as South Africa #39;s Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd.
Business,Shares of insurance brokerage Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. continued their slide Monday as analysts said the firms suspension of contingency commission arrangements would sharply cut earnings.
Business,"Microsoft Monday again revised its Windows server roadmap, this time delaying for nearly two years the release of features for controlling network access - in part to implement a new plan to develop the technology in unison with similar technology from "
Sci/Tech,"JBoss, owners of the popular JBoss open source development community, added another piece to its middleware product portfolio with the addition of the Java Business Process Management (jBPM) Project, officials announced Monday."
Sci/Tech,A court ruling in favor of the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has forced ISPs in the UK to hand over details of their customers when requested.
Sports," Brandon Backe grew up idolizing the likes of Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio, but he #39;ll probably be pulling for more Carlos Beltran heroics Monday night."
Sports,COMING OUT SWINGING: One of the team #39;s big problems the past two seasons was getting the guards to share the ball with 7-6 C Yao Ming.
Sci/Tech," Software security companies and handset makers, including Finland's Nokia (NOK1V.HE), are gearing up to launch products intended to secure cell phones from variants of the Internet viruses that have become a scourge for personal computer users."
Sci/Tech," CNET Networks (Nasdaq: CNET   News) has built a brand in the geeky world of tech products. Of course, with the drop in tech spending, CNET needed to make a transition. So the company is focusing more on the ""digital lifestyle."" Just look at cultural movements such as Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL   News) iPod. Yes, tech can be cool and hip."
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists have discovered a cache of artifacts near South Padre Island they say could be up to 5,000 years old, potentially providing new clues about early peoples of the Texas coast."
Sci/Tech," A Russian spacecraft delivered three astronauts to the International Space Station on Saturday, smoothly overcoming docking system problems which had delayed its launch."
Sports,"PRINCETON, NJ (CP) - Philadelphia Flyers head coach Ken Hitchcock is joining the coaching staff of Princeton #39;s men #39;s hockey team during the NHL lockout."
Sci/Tech," Software security companies and  handset makers, including Finland's Nokia <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=NOK1V.HE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">NOK1V.HE</A>, are  gearing up to launch products intended to secure cell phones  from variants of the Internet viruses that have become a  scourge for personal computer users."
Business," U.S. home builder optimism grew in October to its strongest level in 2004 on low mortgage rates and heavy traffic of potential buyers, rebounding from a decline in September, an industry report said on Monday."
World, An Anglican commission sharply criticized the U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday for consecrating a gay bishop and called on the Americans to apologize.
Business, Oil prices fell 3 percent after setting  record highs above  $55 a barrel on Monday as dealers took  profits on signs that energy costs are hitting economic growth.
Business," U.S. home builder optimism grew in  October to its strongest level in 2004 on low mortgage rates  and heavy traffic of potential buyers, rebounding from a  decline in September, an industry report said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING, China (AP) -- A section of a Chinese scientific satellite that was returning from orbit crashed into an apartment building, wrecking the top floor but causing no injuries, a newspaper said Sunday.    The capsule crashed into the four-story building Friday in Penglai, a village in the southwestern province of Sichuan, the Tianfu Morning News said..."
Business,"Mortimer B. Zuckerman, the owner of The Daily News, and Jeffrey Epstein, a Wall Street financier, have signed a deal to provide financing for Radar magazine, a celebrity and pop culture magazine that published two test issues in 2003. Maer Roshan, editor in chief, declined to be specific about the level of financial commitment beyond saying it was ""significant,"" but he said it was both a relief and very exciting that the project would now have funding."
World,"Isle Filipinos are mobilizing to help the northern and eastern regions of the Philippines, where more than 1,000 people are dead or missing after four deadly storms in the last two weeks."
Business,"Despite its focus on tech-related content, CNET continues to grow -- but not enough for investors."
Business,Kraft is reportedly planning to sell two well-known brands. What will it do with the proceeds?
Sci/Tech,"(AP) -- Perhaps no medicine today is so widely regarded as a wonder drug as the cholesterol-lowering statin. From Zocor to Lipitor to Pravachol, statins are top sellers in a country where half of American adults have high cholesterol..."
Sci/Tech,"  The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it has approved the first temporary artificial heart for use in patients at risk of dying within 30 days as they await a heart transplant.    The CardioWest Total Artificial Heart, manufactured by SynCardia Systems of Tucson, Ariz., takes over for the patient's failing heart, restoring normal blood pressure and shoring up such vital organs as the kidney and liver..."
World, An Anglican commission sharply criticized the U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday for consecrating a gay bishop and called on the Americans to apologize...
Sci/Tech,CA's latest acquisition target rolls out a new version of its identity and access management software.
Sci/Tech,The dusty shelves of your local library are going high-tech with tagging chips. Civil liberties groups warn of a privacy nightmare.
Sci/Tech,Security collaboration with Cisco will bump key network protection feature until 2007.\
Sci/Tech,"PDF developer Adobe is among the new allies of the group, which promotes identity standards for Web services."
Sci/Tech,"The carrier will give its broadband subscribers access to 3,900 hot spots for \$1.99 a month."
Business,SBC Communications said Monday that it is now offering its Wi-Fi service for a special rate to its DSL subscribers. The company said subscribers of the SBC Yahoo broadband service can access the FreedomLink 
Business,"Star Gas Partners LP (SGH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (SGU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has suspended distributions on its common partnership units and warned it may have to seek bankruptcy protection unless "
Business,"Flight attendants at struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines (ATAH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said they approved a contract that would save the airline \$24 million over the next two years."
Business,"Shares rise sharply after the software maker reports higher 3Q profit on strong products demand. TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) - Check Point Software Technologies Inc."
Business,"Biogen Idec in Cambridge is rumored to be in talks to buy or merge with Elan Corp. in Ireland, though the later company denies any such conversation is taking place, Bloomberg News is reporting."
Business,ATA Airlines Inc. put a piece of its turnaround package in place Friday when a large majority of flight attendants accepted \$24 million in concessions to help keep the financially ailing Indianapolis carrier flying.
Sci/Tech,"The goal is a  quot;single, coordinated solution quot; that enables network administrators to control both Windows installations and Cisco network architecture, the two tech giants said."
Sci/Tech,"IBM next month will begin shipping high-end servers in their pSeries and iSeries lines running on its Power5 processor. The Armonk, NY, company will launch the 32-way p590, the 64-way p595 and the 64-way i595, IBM officials will announce Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Korea has made major strides in information and communication technology over the last four decades, progressing as a global trendsetter with one of the world #39;s highest wired and wireless penetration rates."
Sports, India and Australia both rued a missed opportunity of victory after bad weather ruined an absorbing climax to the second cricket Test on Monday.
Sports,"So the phoney war has started, the Messiah dumps United in the press, United draw with the Mighty Birmingham, and the gooners cruise to 49 against the Villa."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Industry Job Search - JobsInSearch\\JobsInSearch.com officially launched today as a specialist job site for the Search Engine Industry. The site features job vacancies with companies who provide Search Engine related Products and Services. By only advertising jobs that are related to the Search Engine industry, Jobs In Search ..."
Sports,"Chad Pennington made some great throws and some ugly ones. He took a few hits, too. While his return from a strained right rotator cuff was far from perfect, Curtis Martin was stellar yet again, and the two "
Sci/Tech," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=FDX.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">FDX.N</A>, the world's  largest air express shipper, on Monday said it was building the  nation's second largest private solar power system atop its hub  in Oakland, California."
World," The European Union left open Monday the option of levying punitive tariffs against Boeing Corp.  #151; the main beneficiary of U.S. tax breaks found to violate global trade rules. The move came despite a U.S. warning that it could aggravate a trans Atlantic fight over subsidies to Boeing and its European rival, Airbus."
Sci/Tech,Great white sharks are among many endangered species to gain better international protection at a meeting of 166 countries in Thailand. Restrictions on black rhinos were eased.
Sci/Tech,"After a huge earthquake struck San Francisco in 1989, many Californians thought they'd survived the ""Big One."" But experts say smaller quakes hold greater cause for worry."
World,A report criticising US Anglicans for ordaining a gay bishop is welcomed by those who opposed his appointment.
World,A key part of the New York's attorney general's suit against Marsh   McLennan is an e-mail exchange.
Business,"Gold Fields Ltd. rejected an \$8.1 billion takeover bid by smaller rival Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd. as inadequate on Monday, despite the support of its largest stakeholder."
Business,"Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (ODSY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday warned of an earnings shortfall, announced the resignation of its chief executive and said it was the subject "
Business,"MOSCOW : The Russian oil giant Yukos oil giant has asked US investment bank JPMorgan Chase to issue a second valuation of its top producer ahead of its expected auction by the state, the Interfax news agency quoted unnamed sources as saying."
Business,"Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP in Houston has signed a definitive agreement to buy nine refined petroleum products terminals in the Southeast, including one in Greensboro, from Charter Terminal Co."
Sci/Tech,"com. Labeling 2005 a  quot;breakout year quot; for its server operating-system line, Microsoft on Monday laid out a revised road map for Windows Server 2003 that promised the release of the second edition in the last half and a service pack in the first."
Sci/Tech,The scuttling of the chip raises the risk that Intel might fall behind AMD in the race to create the fastest processors. Some saw the move as desperate attempt to deal with the fact that 
Sci/Tech,"The TotalStorage DS6000 ultra-dense server, about the size of a VCR, hold 16 disks, each capable of holding up to 300 GB. IBM #39;s larger system is the DS8000 array, based on two or four IBM Power5 chips."
Sci/Tech,Cinergy has a venture with Current Communications to market BPL systems to municipally-owned and rural cooperative utilities. Their plan so far has not been slowed by regulatory uncertainty 
Sci/Tech,"Starbucks is expanding its digital music service to coffee shops in Seattle and Austin, Texas, this month. The service, called the Hear Media music bar, will be available at 15 Starbucks stores in Seattle starting on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Wharf T amp;T, a telecom arm of conglomerate Wharf (Holdings), has teamed up with its sister company i-Cable Communications, Hong Kong #39;s second-largest broadband provider, to launch an Internet phone service, hoping to widen its market share."
World,The families of Black Watch soldiers based in Iraq said it would be a step too far to send British troops to support US efforts around Baghdad.
Sci/Tech,"Attention, notebook shoppers: Intel drops the cost of Pentium Ms and Centrino--a sign that cheaper laptops are on the way."
World," Kemira, the Finnish chemicals giant, spun off its fertilizer business GrowHow by listing it separately on the Helsinki stock exchange with a launch price of 5.25 euros per share."
Sports,"Cary, NC (Sports Network) - Notre Dame won its second women #39;s soccer title Sunday as it edged UCLA, 4-3 on penalty kicks. The two teams were tied at one after 110 minutes of regulation and two  quot;golden goal quot; overtime periods."
Sci/Tech,"U2 lead singer Bono, who appeared in a previous Apple TV ad, will join CEO Steve Jobs onstage Oct. 26."
Business,"Despite the printer company's third-quarter strength, the future is uncertain."
Business,Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment.
Business,The trial of a lawsuit by Walt Disney Co. shareholders who accuse the board of directors of rubberstamping a deal to hire Michael Ovitz 
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer has scheduled a special event for next week, fueling speculation that the company could be ready to introduce an updated model of its iPod digital music player."
World,"Iran #39;s senior nuclear negotiator said Monday that the Islamic republic was ready to discuss an extension of its suspension of uranium enrichment, but repeated a rejection to give up fuel cycle work altogether."
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp. could inject some optimism into the market Monday if its third quarter earnings report indicates information technology spending is on the rebound.
Business," U.S. economic growth, while improving, has not hit the pace it was expected to do by now, Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson said on Monday."
World," The top US diplomat for the Middle East is to visit Egypt and Morocco this week to help plan an international conference on Iraq expected to be held next month, the State Department said."
Business," The blue chip Dow slid back into  negative territory on Monday, but the broader Standard   Poor's  500 index rose after a fall in oil prices eased worries about  corporate profits."
Business," U.S. economic growth, while  improving, has not hit the pace it was expected to do by now,  Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson said on Monday."
World," A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a small relief rally Monday, with stocks staying mixed after falling earlier in the session. Blue chips were held back by fears that the dip in oil prices would be temporary..."
Business,"Talks on buying the portion of the Australia-based subsidiary that it did not already own fell apart over price, says France-based AXA SA."
Business,Prudential Equity Group maintained an  quot;overweight quot; rating and a \$26 target price for Check Point Software Technologies (nasdaq: CHKP - news - people ).  quot;The company suggested that although InterSpect might 
Business,"Are toys in time-out? Today, Mattel (NYSE: MAT) echoed Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) in reporting earnings that were a bit of a bummer. In addition, the prognosis may not be too good for the upcoming holiday season."
Business,"Job trimming at technology companies took off during the past three months, according to a new report. Announced job cuts in the technology sector hit 54,701 in the third quarter, up 60 percent from the second "
Sci/Tech,"Intel cut the prices of its premier mobile chips by up to a third on Sunday, as it prepares for the holiday season. The Santa Clara, Calif."
Sci/Tech,Research In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new BlackBerry Wireless Handheld that operates on 802.11b networks and incorporates both voice and data capabilities.
Sports,US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United for the second time in three days. Mr Glazer spent 17m (\$31m) on another six million shares on Monday to lift his holding in the club to 27.
Sports,The New England Patriots extended their remarkable winning streak to 20 games on Sunday and tied another NFL record in the process in their 30-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium.
Sports,"CHENNAI, October 19 (Online): The second test match between host India and World champions Australia ended in a draw after pouring rain on the last day."
World,"World News: Kabul, Oct 18 : Incumbent Afghan President Hamid Karzai is maintaining his edge over rivals, having secured 62 percent of the votes counted so far, reports Xinhua."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 18 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices increased to new record high levels for the third consecutive day, reaching \$55."
Business,"EDUCATION: Holds an MBA and bachelor #39;s degrees in business management and English literature from the University of Houston. CAREER: Since January 2003, served as president and chief multi-branding and operating officer at Yum Brands Inc."
Business,"update The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers announced Monday that it has reached a \$1.7 billion deal with the Radio Music License Committee to let stations legally stream their on-air content over the Internet."
Sports,"Glazer, who on Friday spent 45 million to take his stake in the Old Trafford club to 25.3. has bought another six million shares in United, offering a further indication that he is not about to back down from his desire to take control."
Sports," Defending champion Anastasia Myskina upset Lindsay Davenport, and Elena Dementieva defeated Elena Bovina on Saturday to set up the first ever all Russian final at the Kremlin Cup."
World,"Britain is considering moving some of its troops in Iraq outside their normal area of operations in order to help bolster the American antiterrorist offensive, the British defense secretary, Geoff Hoon, said today."
World,"S. African Government Condemns Accusations That It Is Being Used As Springboard for Haiti #39;s Aristide. A boy passes a car that says  quot;Aristide King quot; in the pro-Aristide slum of Bel-Air in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004."
Sci/Tech," Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is planning a music themed event next week in San Jose, California, that will feature the rock band U2, fueling speculation that the computer company may be poised to make a significant music related product announcement."
Sci/Tech," Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) (RIM) is offering a peek at the company's latest wireless BlackBerry, a handheld that operates on Wi Fi (802.11b) networks and supports both voice over Internet communications and data connectivity on local area networks."
Sci/Tech," Open source software company JBoss has introduced JBoss jBPM 2.0, a workflow engine developed in conjunction with the Java Business Process Management (jBpm) project."
Sci/Tech," Internet security company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. said Monday that third quarter net income rose to  #36;66.8 million, or 26 cents a share, from  #36;58.4 million, or 23 cents a share a year earlier, paced by a 25 percent increase in licensing revenue."
Sci/Tech," Siebel (Nasdaq: SEBL) has been on a mission to lower the TCO of its applications since last year's release of 7.5.3, a version that concentrated mainly on cost savings modifications and other user friendly improvements."
Sci/Tech," Imagine the weight of a nagging suspicion that what held your world together, a constant and consistent presence you had come to understand and rely on, wasn't what it seemed. That's how scientists feel when they ponder gravity these days."
Sci/Tech," A swarm of NASA flight controllers, astronauts and engineers have reached one step closer to returning to space agency's shuttle program to launch status, performing the first of many full scale simulations for its first return to flight mission."
Sci/Tech," Software security companies and  handset makers, including Finland's Nokia, are gearing up to  launch products intended to secure cell phones from variants of  the Internet viruses that have become a scourge for personal  computer users."
World, Voters in Belarus agreed to change the constitution to allow autocratic President Alexander Lukashenko to retain power indefinitely in a referendum denounced by foreign observers as biased and distorted.
World,"As talks collapsed and US forces launched intensive airstrikes, residents packed their bags."
World,Today's Terrorism and Security Daily Update: New documentary series says danger from Al Qaeda is 'dramatically overstated.'
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Business,"Norilsk Nickel shook up the gold world Monday, backing a hostile takeover bid by one South African company for another that could give it a stake in the world #39;s largest producer of the precious metal."
Business,"  Crude oil futures rose to a record for a third day Monday, surpassing  $55 in New York on speculation US demand for heating oil will deplete inventories this winter."
Business,Opinion: Privacy hysterics bring old whine in new bottles to the Internet party. The desktop search beta from this Web search leader doesn #39;t do anything you can #39;t do already.
Business,"CHICAGO The nation #39;s largest food manufacturer, Northfield-based Kraft Foods Incorporated, posted a four percent decline in third-quarter profits today."
Business,"John Q. Hammons Hotels Inc. may be sold to Barcelo Crestline Corporation, making the now public hotel company a private corporation instead."
Business,"Sales droop as girls flock to cooler  #39;Bratz #39; pack. Is Mattel #39;s comeback too little, too late? By Parija Bhatnagar, CNN/Money staff writer."
Business,"SBC is planning to offer a Wi-Fi service that will enable subscribers to receive high-speed wireless access to the Internet at 3,900 airports, hotels, restaurants and other so-called  quot;hot spots quot; across the country."
Business,"Kmart Holding Corp. named Yum! Brands Inc. executive Aylwin Lewis as president and chief executive officer, replacing Julian Day, to reverse declining sales growth."
Business,"The parent company of the Petro home heating oil company, which serves over 100,000 customers on Long Island and in New York City, said today that the division is facing a liquidity crisis due in part to its inability to pass on record high heating oil "
Business,"Video game publisher Activision Inc. and Nielsen Entertainment, on Monday said they were collaborating to produce a measurement system for corporate advertisers to compare the reach "
Business,A stock analyst faces federal charges for trying to extort thousands of dollars from the parent company of St. Louis-based Hardee #39;s.
Business,"Yukos #39; main production unit, Yuganskneftegaz, could be sold off in a single-bid, closed auction in just over a month #39;s time, a spokesman for the Federal Property Fund said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Combined with recent Netscape app purchases, the move gets Linux provider closer to integrating desktops with network services. By Larry Greenemeier."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion Ltd. RIM.TO is seeing rising demand for its BlackBerry wireless e-mail device in Europe and expects Asia to be its next major market, the company #39;s chief financial officer said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,com. Open-source company JBoss Inc. on Monday introduced a workflow engine that broadens the company #39;s middleware stack. JBPM 2.0 was developed with the open-source project of the same name and joins 
Sci/Tech,"I #39;m tired of letting the bloggers have all the fun, so I figured I #39;d better come up with my own conspiracy theory to explain the much-discussed but mostly meaningless "
Sci/Tech,New observations of dust around young stars suggests collisions of large asteroid-like objects and fledgling planets are frequent.
Sci/Tech,"October 18, 2004 - Tecmo announced today that Dead or Alive Ultimate has officially gone gold. This means, of course, that production work on the deluxe, Live-enabled, Xbox-exclusive DOA extravaganza is now complete."
Sci/Tech, The hearing into insider trading allegations leveled against the chairman of ATI Technologies has been pushed back until March 29.
Sci/Tech,CD-burning stations located inside Starbucks Corp. stores finally made their debut in Seattle Monday after six months of design and other delays.
Sports,"THOSE who have known him longest say it takes quite a deal to rile Ernie Els. But when the large, laconic South African golfing genius does get annoyed - watch out."
Sports,"WASHINGTON : Swedish superstar Annika Sorenstam, who surged past South Korean Grace Park to win the Samsung World Championship, has surpassed the two million-dollar mark in earnings for the fourth straight season."
Sports,"By my math, we #39;re still a healthy 111 days shy of Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, and any way you cut it, that #39;s a mighty good thing for Mike Holmgren and his ambitious young Seattle Seahawks."
Sports,"Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova highlighted Monday #39;s first-round winners, while former top-10 star Mary Pierce of France was among the losers at the \$1."
World,"A senior Vatican cardinal says there is an anti-Catholic  quot;inquisition quot; in Europe, evidenced in the controversy over the remarks of Rocco Buttiglione."
Business,"The creation of the first international law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers on both sides of the Atlantic will be announced on Monday, in a move expected to trigger more "
Business,Oil prices declined Monday in what traders describe as profit-taking after futures hit a new high above \$55 a barrel. November crude futures fell \$1.
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday posted a flat quarterly net profit, weighed down by the partial settlement of an employee pension lawsuit "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is poised to deliver a new interim build of its Windows Server 2003 SP1 (Service Pack 1) to testers. Windows Server 2003 SP1 is the server complement to the recently released Windows XP SP2 (Service 
Sports,"It was goal number five for the Nigerian, a header from strike partner Lomana LuaLua #39;s cross, though Spurs were unlucky when Anthony Gardner #39;s header hit a post."
Sci/Tech,"A service pack should be out by summer next year, and a full upgrade is expected by the end of the year. By TechWeb.com. Labeling 2005 a  quot;breakout year quot; for its server operating-system line, Microsoft has laid out a revised map for Windows Server 2003."
Sports,Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu failed a doping test and could force a ban of up two years from domestic and international soccer. Professional Footballers #39; Association chief executive Gordon Taylor confirmed the positive test Monday.
Sports,Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon made a fourth visit to a specialist this weekend for a neck injury that has kept him out of the lineup since Sept.
World,"Indian police have killed the country #39;s most wanted bandit Koose Muniswamy Veerappan in a shootout in southern India, officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Tech giants Microsoft and Cisco have agreed to develop and promote interoperability between their respective network access technologies.
Sci/Tech," quot;JBoss jBPM signifies another major step for JBoss, as we continue to build out a complete open source middleware platform of loosely coupled projects all backed by enterprise-grade services "
Sci/Tech,"The Internet leak of Halo 2, the latest installment of Microsoft #39;s best-selling Xbox video game, is not expected to affect its release, planned for November 9th."
World,"An additional display of the rift formed between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the settlers came late Monday night after residents of Gush Katif canceled a meeting scheduled for today with Sharon, explaining that the meeting would be pointless since "
World,"Russia is sending a special envoy to the Middle East to defuse tensions and revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, its foreign ministry said Friday."
Sports, Bowl Championship Series officials on Thursday announced major changes to the ranking formula that is used to decide the participants in college football #39;s Division IA national championship game.
Sports,"  Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia defeated Russian wild card Vera Douchevina 6 1, 6 4 Monday in the opening round of the  $1."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has rolled out new Power5 server models i595 and p595. The ability to run multiple operating systems on a single server is a particularly attractive to customers handling an array of software platforms, says IBM #39;s Guy Paradise."
Sports," ALAMEDA, Calif. (Sports Network) - Oakland Raiders  quarterback Rich Gannon will miss the remainder of the season,  but stopped short of announcing his retirement on Monday."
Sports," MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  star receiver Randy Moss suffered a hamstring injury during  Sunday's win over New Orleans and his status for this weekend's  game versus Tennessee is unknown."
Sports,Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings.
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost his appeal of a 25-point penalty and \$10,000 fine for using a vulgarity during a postrace TV interview."
Sci/Tech,IBM is making a big deal out of its announcement of three Power5 processor-based servers. The machines are faster than those built by competitors Hewlett-Packard and Sun.
Sports,"Britain honored their Olympic and Paralympic medalists with a ticker-tape parade through the center of London on Monday. During the two-mile procession, 47 Olympic medalists "
Business,"SHARES in Marsh  amp; McLennan plunged a further 10 per cent yesterday, taking their total fall to 47 per cent since the insurance broker took centre-stage in an inquiry by the New York attorney-general into market manipulation."
Business,"THE multimillion-dollar investment by Norilsk Nickel, the Russian mining giant, in Gold Fields could be set to give the group a 10 per cent stake in the worlds biggest gold mining company."
Business,"People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new security risk to worry about: Google #39;s free new tool that indexes a PC #39;s contents for quickly locating data."
Business,Das ist alles: Germany #39;s BMW on Monday said Karl-Heinz Kalbfell has resigned as chief executive of its ultra-posh Rolls-Royce brand.
Sci/Tech," People who use public or workplace computers for e mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new security risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data."
Sci/Tech," E*Trade Financial Corp. , an online bank and brokerage, on Monday said its third quarter profit rose as lower expenses offset a drop in net revenue."
Sci/Tech," Shipments of personal computers in the third quarter rose 12 percent, driven by strong corporate demand and ongoing strength in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, a market research firm said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Texas Instruments Inc. , the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said quarterly profit rose about 26 percent on demand from handset makers even as it struggles with a nagging inventory problem."
Sci/Tech," Software publishers and users are at odds about software licensing, according a study released Monday."
Sci/Tech," The space station's newest astronaut will cast his ballot in the presidential election from 225 miles up, with NASA's help."
Sci/Tech," Research In Motion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RIM.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RIM.TO</A> is  seeing rising demand for its BlackBerry wireless e mail device  in Europe and expects Asia to be its next major market, the  company's chief financial officer said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Shipments of personal computers  in the third quarter rose 12 percent, driven by strong  corporate demand and ongoing strength in Europe, the Middle  East and Africa, a market research firm said on Monday."
Business," 3M Co.  and American Standard Cos. Inc.  cast a shadow of disappointment on Monday as the busiest week yet of the corporate earnings period got under way, and analysts cautioned not to expect the profit picture to brighten soon."
Business," The average weekly retail price for U.S. gasoline topped  #36;2 a gallon to reach the third highest level ever recorded by the government, the Energy Department said on Monday."
World," Police have shot dead India's most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, accused of killing more than 100 people, kidnapping, poaching and smuggling from his jungle hideout, officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The locust crisis that has devastated crops across West Africa may be even worse next year, experts warn."
Business," E Trade Financial Corp.'s third quarter profit rose 29 percent, despite a sharp drop in investor trading at its online brokerage and signs of weakness in its banking business. The company also raised its fourth quarter outlook a bit."
Business," Target Corp. now expects average October sales close to the top of its previous estimate of a 4 percent to 6 percent increase from last year, the discount retailer said Monday."
Business," Simon Lok is brash and brilliant and intense, a 26 year old computer scientist with a teensy company and big, conqueror dreams. He has developed an elegant little networking box that shuts out intruders and costs 80 less than the gear hawked by the giants he despises  Cisco, Lucent, those guys."
World," Police have shot dead the country's most wanted bandit Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, accused of chopping up many of the more than 100 people he killed, officials said on Tuesday."
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> on Monday posted a flat quarterly net profit, weighed  down by the partial settlement of an employee pension lawsuit  and lackluster sales in its mainstay computer services  business."
Business," 3M Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> and American Standard  Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ASD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ASD.N</A> cast a shadow of disappointment on Monday as  the busiest week yet of the corporate earnings period got under  way, and analysts cautioned not to expect the profit picture to  brighten soon."
Sci/Tech,"Something strange happened on the sun last week: all the sunspots vanished. This is a sign, say forecasters, that solar minimum is coming sooner than expected."
World," President Bush signed legislation Monday that gives the Department of Homeland Security about  #36;33 billion to shore up the nation's borders, inspect incoming cargo, protect potential terror targets and train first responders."
Business," U.S. home builder optimism grew in  October to its strongest level in 2004 on low mortgage rates  and heavy traffic of potential buyers, rebounding from a  decline in September, an industry report said on Monday."
Business," Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>,  the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said  quarterly profit rose about 26 percent on demand from handset  makers even as it struggles with a nagging inventory problem."
Business," The two top U.S. toymakers posted  disappointing third quarter results on Monday and softened  expectations for the crucial holiday season, citing a wobbly  economy and cautious retailers."
Business," Bankrupt US Airways <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A>  detailed plans on Monday for becoming a low cost carrier,  saying it will overhaul its flight schedule and sharply boost  aircraft turnaround times beginning in February."
World, Sudan's security chief said on Monday  rebels in the western region of Darfur have drawn army fire and  aerial bombardment on to Darfur villages by using them as cover  and as bases for military operations.
World," Police have shot dead India's  most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, accused of  killing more than 100 people, kidnapping, poaching and  smuggling from his jungle hideout, officials said on Tuesday."
World," Anglican leaders, striving to stop their  loose association of churches falling apart, urged North  American Episcopalians on Monday to ban same sex marriages and  the consecration of gay bishops."
Sports,"  Despite Jeff Fisher #39;s best attempt, there doesn #39;t seem to be anything that can slow down Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts."
World,Countries like Brazil are shunning Microsoft's proprietary software in favor of open source Linux.
Sci/Tech,"Planets are built over a long period of massive collisions between rocky bodies as big as mountain ranges, astronomers announced today. New observations from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveal surprisingly large dust clouds around several stars."
Business,US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer pays 17m to increase his stake in Manchester Utd for the second time in four days.
World," President Bush should consult with Democrats on Supreme Court nominees to ensure a smooth path to Senate confirmation, incoming Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said Sunday."
World,"Indian police say they have shot dead one of the country's most wanted men, the bandit Veerappan."
World,Tony Blair talks to business leaders about new proposals for a major shake-up of the English exam system.
World,Scattered problems were reported in the balloting in Florida as early voting began in 10 other states.
World," Al Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden's trail has gone cold, and US and Pakistani officials have no active leads on where he might be hiding, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said in a spate of interviews."
World, Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced plans Monday to extend a cash for weapons program for Shiite fighters in Baghdad's Sadr City to cities nationwide in an attempt to disarm the country.    The announcement came as fresh violence erupted in Baghdad and Mosul...
World,"The Democrats appear to be gaining the upper hand in the battle to sign up new voters in the all-important swing states, an Associated Press analysis suggests.    The AP analysis of the most up-to-date figures from across the country found that the Democrats have registered more new voters than the Republicans have in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and New Hampshire, while the GOP has done better in Iowa and appears to be holding its own in Florida..."
World," A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a modest relief rally Monday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production had soared during the month of September.    Investors who have sold stocks for months as oil prices climbed reversed course Monday and started buying as the price of crude declined..."
World,"ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - President Bush accused John Kerry on Monday of employing ""shameless scare tactics"" on Social Security and the military draft just before voters go to the polls. In an interview with The Associated Press, Bush also said he'd be disappointed if the Iraqi people chose an Islamic fundamentalist government in free elections, ""but democracy is democracy.""  ""If that's what the people choose, that's what the people choose,"" the president said, two weeks before facing his own re-election..."
Business,"The second and final week of a Delaware court trial relating to Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. turned into an extended negotiating session between the two sides. Oracle executives criticized PeopleSoft's business in an apparent attempt to drive down PeopleSoft's selling price, while PeopleSoft rewrote for the sixth time the controversial ""customer assurance program"" (CAP) that could significantly increase Oracle's acquisition costs."
Sci/Tech,Java engineer Karen Tegan-Padir resigns to head up Red Hat's bid to get the open-source operating system on desktop systems.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: PC shipments up, but revenue less so, study says...BEA mobilizes corporate data...Web services outfits merge...Microsoft sets holiday Xbox bundle...PalmSource settles Digeo patent suit."
Sci/Tech,"Researcher says U.S. shoppers will fork out \$13.2 billion online this season, but year-over-year increases are slipping."
Sci/Tech,"quarter cuts in the tech sector shot up 60 percent from the previous quarter, an employment services company reports."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   As Paul Martin plans a relation thawing visit to Libya, a newly disclosed report shows Canada's spy agency was probing the North African country's interest in deadly weapons as recently as last spring."
Sci/Tech,"Makers of PCs will ship 191.4 million units in 2004, a 13.4 percent increase from a year ago, according to research company iSuppli."
Sci/Tech,Signs deal to resell cluster-related switches that employ the high-speed networking technology.
Sci/Tech,"Announcements by Vonage, Net2Phone, Boingo underscore collision course of Internet telephony and wireless broadband."
Sci/Tech,Software sends SAT prep questions to your child's handset--and lets you check to see whether they're getting the answers right.
Sci/Tech,The Consumer Electronics Association predicts solid growth in gadget sales this year.
Sci/Tech,"A flat screen TV started broadcasting a distress signal, drawing the attention of emergency and law enforcement officials."
Business,The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines odyssey as  quot;a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune. quot; For hospice care provider Odyssey Healthcare (Nasdaq: ODSY 
Business,"NEW DELHI: Even Coca-Cola and Pepsi are turning calorie-conscious. With obesity concerns getting shriller by the day and the recent row over pesticide traces in soft drinks posing several challenges, the two "
Sci/Tech,"As a founding member of Sun #39;s J2EE organization, Tegan-Padir managed the creation of specifications, compatibility test suites, blueprints and guided implementations of Java in the enterprise."
Sci/Tech,"Setting the stage for what it hopes will be a  quot;breakout year quot; for its server operating systems, Microsoft this week announced it will ship the first Release Candidate of its Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2003 by year #39;s end as well as a SDK "
Sci/Tech,"The leading theory of how planets form is being revised because of new observations from the US Spitzer Space Telescope. The process is not as smooth and quiet as once thought, but rather the result of violent collisions between massive space rocks."
Sci/Tech,"Problems with switches aboard NASA (news - web sites) #39;s Genesis solar probe may have kept its parachute from opening, which led to the craft #39;s crash-landing in the Utah desert, the US space agency said."
Sci/Tech," A regulatory hearing into allegations of insider trading by the chairman of ATI Technologies and others has been delayed for the second time, and now won #39;t be heard until five years after the events that sparked the case."
Sci/Tech,"Java junkies must often journey more than two blocks to find a Starbucks, which the company sees as a problem, its chief executive said on Thursday."
Sports,"DANIELA HANTUCHOVA, of Slovakia, defeated Vera Douchevina, the Russian wild card, 6-1, 6-4 yesterday in the opening round of the Swisscom Challenge in Zurich."
World,"Police have shot dead India #39;s most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, accused of killing more than 100 people, kidnapping, poaching and smuggling from his jungle hideout, officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"At a gathering of hundreds of iSeries users at at Common's Fall 2004 conference in Toronto, IBM officials agreed with users that the company needs to push the system's viability and versatility more."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft plans to ship the first release candidate of Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003 by year's end and will release a developer's kit for the high-performance computing version of Windows Server next month.
Sci/Tech,The tool from Blue Coat Systems detects spyware at the Internet gateway as well as the desktop and is designed to keep it from affecting network performance and security.
Sci/Tech,"He discusses the dearth of developers, scaling problems and his public blog war with Sun's Jonathan Schwartz."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. high-tech sector suffered another major round of layoffs during the third quarter, with computer firms being the most aggressive at cutting jobs, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray   Christmas."
Sci/Tech,"Under the effort announced today, the two will share APIs and develop protocols to enable better interoperability between Microsoft's Network Access Protection technology and Cisco's Network Admission Control technology."
Sci/Tech,"Version 6 of BladeLogic Operations Manager allows data center managers to make provisioning, change and compliance actions based on the services a company needs."
Sci/Tech,"The Liberty Alliance Project, a global consortium aimed at developing and promoting standards for managing user identities on networks, now has its first executive director: Silicon Valley IT consultant Donal O'Shea."
Sci/Tech,"With concerns about spyware rapidly mounting, Blue Coat Systems is introducing a proxy appliance to combat the problem."
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) is expanding its presence in the Middle Eastern region, announcing Monday that it has opened a regional headquarters in the United Arab Emirates."
Sci/Tech,"Software publishers and users are at odds about software licensing, according a study released Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The second and final week of a Delaware court trial relating to Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. turned into an extended negotiating session between the two sides. Oracle executives criticized PeopleSoft's business in an apparent attempt to drive down PeopleSoft's selling price, while PeopleSoft rewrote for the sixth time the controversial ""customer assurance program"" (CAP) that could significantly increase Oracle's acquisition costs.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Those users and developers anxious to get their hands on SQL Server 2005 will have to be anxious a little longer.
Sci/Tech,Emerging technology uses a printer's fingerprint to trace and verify documents.
Sci/Tech,"Google Desktop Search versus Microsoft Windows Search\\Google Desktop Search Software can't find your lost keys or tell you where you left the Tivo remote control, or that your glasses are on top of your head, where you left them. But the beta software from Google Labs is nothing short of ..."
Sci/Tech," Martha Reeves, former lead singer of Martha Reeves  amp; the Vandellas, says eBay left her open to identity theft by posting a contract on its Web site that showed her Social Security number and signature."
Sci/Tech, Third quarter profits at Texas Instruments Inc. grew by  #36;116 million from a year ago due to rising demand for its chips used in high end mobile phones and digital light processing systems for big screen televisions.
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. reported a small gain in third quarter profits Monday, as increasing revenues in almost every area of the business, including emerging markets such as Russia and China, helped offset expenses from a pension lawsuit."
World," President George W. Bush signed a law to promote human rights in nuclear armed North Korea and provide humanitarian aid to citizens and refugees of the Stalinist state, as well as making them eligible for asylum in the United States."
World, A look at efforts by the Democrats and the Republicans to register new voters in battleground states:
World," Police arrested seven suspected Islamic  militants in raids across Spain on Monday to foil a planned  bomb attack on the High Court, judicial sources said."
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The space station's newest astronaut will cast his ballot in the presidential election from 225 miles up, with NASA's help..."
World,"The Darfur conflict in Sudan has unleashed a crisis on the scale of the African famines of the 1980s, the International Red Cross says."
Sci/Tech,"In the age of prevalent terrorism, identity needs stronger protection, says counterterrorism expert."
Sci/Tech,The new BlackBerry device can support VoIP over an 802.11b-based wireless network.
Business,  Third quarter profits at Texas Instruments Inc. grew by  $116 million from a year ago due to rising demand for its chips used in high end mobile phones and digital light processing systems for big screen televisions.
Business,"LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., a developer of technology-based educational products, on Monday lowered third-quarter and full-year profit expectations, citing difficult market conditions."
Business,Description: A shareholders #39; lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. board members begins Wednesday. The suit concerns the expensive hiring and firing of former Disney President Michael Ovitz.
Sports," Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost his appeal of a 25 point penalty and  #36;10,000 fine for using a vulgarity during a postrace TV interview."
Sports," Rich Gannon will not return to the field for the Oakland Raiders this season because of a broken vertebra in his neck. The quarterback, who turns 39 in December, saw four of the country's top neck and spine specialists over the past couple of weeks and was told he shouldn't try to play again this year. But Gannon didn't rule out a return next season and wasn't ready to say he's going to retire."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox held a 2 1 lead over the New York Yankees after two innings of play Monday in Game 5 of the ALCS. After singles by Orlando Cabrera and Manny Ramirez in the first off Yankees starter 
Sports," For the first time since Bill Parcells lost his Dallas debut in 2003, the Cowboys have a losing record."
Sports,"US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer bought more shares in Manchester United on Monday, lifting his stake to 27.63 percent and heightening speculation that he will bid for the club, sources said."
Sports,FAR less predictable than the perennial sniping at Arsenal was yesterdays admission by Sir Alex Ferguson that he had been making errors in selection.
Sports,"BEIJING, Oct. 18. - Two runners - college student and a senior citizen  -d and eleven others were admitted to hospitals during the Beijing International Marathon, state media reported today."
Sports," The Houston Astros apologized to the Cardinals on Monday, saying they erred a day earlier by showing a replay of St. Louis reliever Julian Tavarez's tantrum on the stadium scoreboard."
World,The operation was carried out by a team of Special Task Force of Tamil Nadu police at Papparapatti village in Dharmapuri district of the state.
World,An Islamic Web site posting in which Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s militants declare loyalty to Osama bin Laden has been deemed credible by US officials.
World,"The following story contains the latest information known as of 23:30 CET on Monday, and will be updated as new information comes in."
World,US President George W. Bush signed legislation expanding the rights of North Korean citizens to seek refugee status in the US and authorizing \$24 million a year in humanitarian relief through 2008.
Sports, Don't be too dazzled by the new and improved model of the Bowl Championship Series coming to a newspaper or TV outlet near you. It will have to go back to the dealer soon enough.
Sports, Women's world number one Lindsay  Davenport and former men's world number two Alex Corretja  warned on Monday that the intense pace of the tennis circuit  was taking a toll on even the top players.
Sports,"If Pedro Martinez can help the Red Sox to a victory in Game 5, then this series will suddenly be exactly where everyone always thought it would be at this juncture."
World," Worldwide shipments of personal computers grew nearly 12 percent in the third quarter, driven by strong European sales and rising commercial demand, according to IDC, a research company that tracks shipments."
World," MADRAS, India (AP)   India's most wanted bandit, accused of murdering police officers, slaughtering elephants and kidnapping a movie star, was killed Monday in a jungle shootout with police after more than three decades on the run, authorities said."
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> on Monday posted a flat quarterly net profit, weighed  down by a legal settlement, but the world's largest computer  company sounded a confident outlook and its shares rose 2.3  percent after hours."
Business," The average weekly retail price for  U.S. gasoline topped  $2 a gallon to reach the third highest  level ever recorded by the government, the Energy Department  said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Anick Jesdanun
Business,The average US retail price for regular-grade gasoline rose 4.2 cents the past week to \$2.035 a gallon and diesel reached a record as crude oil rallied to an all- time high.
Business,A graduate of the University of Houston #39;s master of business administration program has taken over the reins of Kmart Corp. as president and CEO.
Business,NEW YORK (Dow Jones/AP) _ The stock of Star Gas Partners LP plunged 80 percent Monday after the distributor of heating oil and propane said its inability to pass on the full impact of high heating oil prices to customers may lead to bankruptcy.
Business,"MCI Inc., the second-largest US long- distance telephone company, will write down its assets by \$3.5 billion in the third quarter, reflecting their reduced value as calling prices tumble and demand declines."
Business,"Iraq #39;s government has the capacity to proceed with a basic economic program, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, even as authorities struggle to contain violence before elections set for January."
Sports,NAIROBI (AFP) - Australian cricket board chairman Bob Merriman said that the probe into racism in Zimbabwean cricket should serve as an impetus for Kenya in resolving its own internal conflicts.
World,FLORENCE: Interior ministers from France and Spain on Monday shot down a German proposal to set up transit camps in North Africa to process asylum seekers before they reach Europe.
World,"A JOURNALIST kidnapped in Baghdad was probably released because he was Australian and there was no hatred of Australians in the country, Iraq #39;s national security adviser said today."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: HP to sell Voltaire's InfiniBand switch...PC shipments up, but revenue less so, study says...BEA mobilizes corporate data."
Business,"Announced job cuts in the technology sector soared 60 in the third quarter to 54,701, the highest figure since the fourth quarter of 2003 (82,328)."
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Oct. 18, 2004 - The space station #39;s newest astronaut will cast his ballot in the presidential election from 225 miles up, with NASA #39;s help."
Sci/Tech,"While in Sydney last week for a sales conference and to visit local customers, Sun Microsystems #39; president and COO Jonathan Schwartz made a number of statements (Computerworld Online October 13, CW October 18, p4) regarding the strategies of its "
Sci/Tech,"Siemens has been working with Malaysia mobile-phone carrier Maxis since 1995 as a supplier of 2G/GSM mobile technology. As of June 2004, Maxis had 5.12 million customers, giving it over 40 "
Sports,"Boston Red Sox #39;s David Ortiz is congratulated after scoring against the New York Yankees in the frist inning during game 5 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 18 2004 in Boston."
Sports,A Test match that had looked to be building up into a great climax was ruined yesterday by a six-hour downpour that forced the final day to be abandoned without a ball bowled.
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Spanish favorites Albert Costa and Alex Corretja highlighted Monday #39;s opening round winners at the Masters Series Madrid."
World, Top lawmakers from Poland and Germany failed Monday to bridge differences over World War II reparations claims that are weighing on relations between the two former enemies and new European Union partners.
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  on Monday posted a flat quarterly net profit, weighed down by a  legal settlement, but the world's largest computer company  sounded a confident outlook and its shares rose 2.3 percent."
World," Results of recent polls on the presidential race. Listed above each set of results is the name of the organization that conducted the poll, the dates, the number interviewed, whether they were adults, registered voters (RV) or likely voters (LV) and the margin of error (MoE). Results might not total 100 percent because of rounding."
Business," U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday  after a drop in oil prices eased worries about high energy  costs, although disappointing earnings from diversified  manufacturer 3M Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> curbed gains on the blue chip Dow."
Business, Levi Strauss   Co. said on Monday  it has scrapped plans to sell its Dockers brand because  potential buyers would not meet the company's price for the  casual clothing line it had considered spinning off as part of  a turnaround plan.
World,"The Democrats appear to be gaining the upper hand in the battle to sign up new voters in the all-important swing states, an Associated Press analysis suggests.    The AP analysis of the most up-to-date figures from across the country found that, in every state where complete data is available, the Democrats have registered more new voters than Republicans..."
World," People who use public or workplace computers for e mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data.    If it's installed on computers at libraries and Internet cafes, users could unwittingly allow people who follow them on the PCs, for example, to see sensitive information in e mails they've exchanged..."
World," The Boston Red Sox held a 2 1 lead over the New York Yankees after five innings of play Monday in Game 5 of the ALCS.    After singles by Orlando Cabrera and Manny Ramirez in the first off Yankees starter Mike Mussina, David Ortiz added another single to make the score 1 0..."
Business,"Woolworths Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest grocer, increased its stake in takeover target Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group to 16."
Business,"Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas reports that the US information technology industry lost 54,701 jobs in the July through September quarter, which is an increase of 14 percent from the same quarter last year."
Business,"Talks between the US and European Union to rework the terms of government aid to aircraft makers should include Brazil, Canada and Japan, said Philippe Camus, co- chief executive of European Aeronautic, Defense  amp; Space Co."
Sports,"10:12 pm: This is it. If the Red Sox are ever going to do something, it #39;s got to be now. It #39;s the bottom of the fifth inning in Game 4. Two outs."
Sports,The spectre of a Manchester United takeover by American businessman Malcolm Glazer edged closer last night when sources close to the multi-millionaire said that he could trigger a 
Sports,INTERNATIONAL Cricket Council president Ehsan Mani and chief executive Malcolm Speed on Sunday said that Zimbabwe*s Test status was never under threat even though the Zimbabwe Cricket Union 
World,"The South Jakarta district court will begin next week to try Indonesian Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;ashir who was allegedly implicated in deadly terror acts in the country, a court official said on Monday."
Sports,Tottenham Hotspur wasted chances and the opportunity to move into fourth place after displaying typical weaknesses at Fratton Park last night.
Sports,"Once healthy, running back Travis Henry will regain his job as the Buffalo Bills starter despite Willis McGahee #39;s strong debut on Sunday."
World,"THEY are the men who keep counter-terrorism experts awake at night, only too aware that a strike is being plotted even as you read this report."
Sci/Tech,"Boingo Wireless and Vonage Holdings Corp., announced a relationship to bring VoIP services to the market bundled with wireless offers."
Sci/Tech, Rock band U2 has cut a deal with Apple Computer to sell custom iPods promoting the band #39;s forthcoming album. Sources close to the group say the U2 edition of the popular digital music player will 
Sci/Tech,"Maxis Communications Bhd targets to launch its third-generation (3G) mobile services in the first quarter of 2005, but it expects the number of subscribers to be less than 100,000 during the first year due to the expensive handsets."
Sci/Tech,"Life 2 Goes Gold (PC) Ladies and gents it #39;s official! Half Life 2 goes gold and expected November 16! Almost six years to the date that Half Life went gold, VUGames confirms that Valve #39;s Half Life 2 has "
Sci/Tech,"JBoss has released a new version of its open-source business process management application, called  quot;jBPM. quot; It is the latest evidence that the open-source provider is serious about pushing "
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s new four-year storage strategy, laid out last week, came with a few surprises. First, the talk was all about gee-whiz hardware and lower costs, not related services."
Sci/Tech,"com October 18, 2004, 4:37 PM PT. SAN FRANCISCO--Fasten your seatbelts--the next stop for the MP3 revolution is your car. That was the consensus of a group of mobile electronics executives "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The biggest challenge for the open-source community is that there are too few open-source developers, according to Michael Tiemann, vice president of open-source affairs at Red Hat Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Actional and Westbridge have merged, bringing Westbridge #39;s security infrastructure expertise to Actional #39;s existing Web services management platform."
Sci/Tech,"Micron ranks fourth in the Chinese chip market, trailing Hynix, Samsung and Infinitron, according to a report from the consulting firm CCID."
Sports,David Ortiz #39;s drive into the right-field bullpen set off a frenzy at Fenway and gave the Boston Red Sox a shot at pulling off the greatest comeback ever.
Sports,Adrian Mutu #39;s agent claims the Chelsea striker is  quot;absolutely shocked quot; at reports that he failed a drugs test. Newspaper allegations suggest that Mutu tested positive during a random check at Chelsea in September.
Sports,"The Bowl Championship Series released its initial ranking yesterday, based on a formula revised in the off-season to help ensure that the consensus No."
Sports,ADAM Gilchrist flew to Singapore last night for a mid-tour holiday urging people to stop fretting about the pressures that have swamped him on the Indian tour.
World," An American citizen specializing in the Internet was arrested by the Belarus KGB for allegedly mishandling funds, Belarus authorities reported on Monday."
World,The chief negotiator for the city of Falluja said Monday that he had called off peace talks with the Iraqi government on the orders of guerrillas who control 
World,"ARIEL SHARON, the Israeli Prime Minister, yesterday used the threat of early elections in an attempt to swing recalcitrant members of his Likud party behind his plan to evacuate all the Jewish settlements in Gaza."
World,"Two Macedonian construction workers kidnapped south of Baghdad have been beheaded, and the group claiming responsibility accused the men of working as spies for US forces in Iraq, the Arab television network Al-Jazeera has reported."
World, The trial of Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir on terrorism and criminal charges will begin on Oct. 28. An Indonesian court has confirmed the date and says a panel of five judges will be appointed for the trial.
World,"Judicial sources said Monday #39;s operations had foiled a planned bomb attack on the High Court. The interior ministry said further arrests could be made imminently, as police moved against what was described as an active Islamic militant group."
World, Police arrested seven people Monday in nationwide raids targeting a suspected Islamic terror ring that was reportedly preparing for an attack.
World," The desert locust infestation that descended on West and Central Africa this year is likely to return in 2005 and officials will have to be better prepared to avoid major damage to crops, experts said on Monday."
World, President Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry traded biting accusations over the war in Iraq on Monday as early Florida voting produced scattered complaints that stirred memories of the state's chaotic 2000 recount.
Sports,"The Titans, led by a backup quarterback and employing three straight on-side kicks, banged out three touchdowns and a field goal to own the opening quarter 24-17 in the RCA Dome today."
World, Al Gore on Monday accused President Bush of intentionally deceiving the public about the reasons for invading Iraq and said he is so ideologically driven that he refuses to admit  #151; or even learn from  #151; his mistakes.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. INTC.O cut prices on its chips for mobile computers by as much as 34 percent this week, a move that could lower PC prices from the likes of Dell Inc."
Sci/Tech,It may take much longer than scientists have thought for violent turbulence to turn grains of space dust into new planets. A NASA telescope recently discovered evidence that 
Sci/Tech,MOBILE phone operator Maxis Communications Bhd expects to roll out its third generation (3G) technology in the local market from the first quarter of next year.
Sci/Tech,"Actional Corp. and Westbridge Technology Inc. on Monday announced the merger of the two companies, reflecting consolidation in the Web services market, as vendors try to provide a broader product portfolio to a larger customer base."
Sports,LAHORE: The International Cricket Council yesterday said that a review of the structure of the sport was never aimed at taking away the Test status of Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.
Sports,"Ouija Board, the winner of both the English and Irish Oaks this season, was yesterday confirmed as a definite runner at the Breeders #39; Cup meeting at Lone Star Park in Dallas on Saturday week."
Business,"The chief executive of Gold Fields, the South African gold producer, yesterday said he would urge the board to turn down an \$8.1billion (4."
Business,"Australian oil-related stocks fell, led by Woodside Petroleum Ltd., after crude futures had the biggest decline in more than a month."
Business,"By James Daley in London and Katherine Griffiths in New York. The UK regulator for the insurance industry has said it attempted to launch investigations into several of its member firms earlier this year, after "
Business,"Can #39;t keep a good woman down. Well, a woman with good taste, anyway; and more specifically, the company she founded. Shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (nyse: MSO - news - people ) trading on the New "
Business,"YET more evidence emerged yesterday that British interest rates have either peaked, or are extremely close to doing so. House prices fell at their steepest pace in nine years in the three months to September."
Business,"MCI Inc., the second-largest US long- distance telephone company, will write down assets by \$3.5 billion in the third quarter, reflecting their reduced value as calling prices tumble and demand declines."
Business,"Check Point CEO Gil Shwed, dressed in his usual black shirt and smiling as his custom, had every reason to be cheerful at yesterday #39;s press conference."
Business,"THE dollar was weaker yesterday, although off its lows, after the release of capital flows data that suggest foreign demand for US assets could be waning."
Business, quot;Thrilled quot;: Not everyone feels that way on Monday. But not everyone is Sirius Satellite Radio (nasdaq: SIRI - news - people ) Chief Executive Joseph Clayton.
Business,"AUCKLAND, Oct 19 (AFP) - A company that supports the US science programme in Antarctica has been awarded a 546 million dollar extension to its contract, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) said in a statement Tuesday."
Business,Media executives in Hollywood and on Wall Street are nervously watching a court case involving Walt Disney that will test whether directors can be held responsible 
World,"BRITAINS military forces have had less than ten days to assess the risks of sending The Black Watch battle group to fill in for US Marines south of Baghdad, it was confirmed yesterday."
World,"Iraq is  quot;working 24 hours a day to ... stop the terrorists, quot; interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said Monday. Iraqis are pushing ahead with reforms and improvements, Allawi told "
World,"Police in southern India say they have killed the country #39;s most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, in a shootout. Veerappan, who is believed to have had ties with Tamil militants and accused of more "
World,"A doctor helping organise Afghan elections died on Monday along with four other civilians when an explosion tore through their vehicle, police said."
World," Peru will launch on Nov. 5 a  civilian retrial of Abimael Guzman, head of the Maoist inspired  Shining Path rebel group that waged a brutal insurgency in the  1980s and 1990s, officials said on Monday."
World, A U.N. General Assembly  committee dealt a heavy blow on Monday to Western Sahara's  hopes for a referendum on independence and energized Morocco's  push for new talks on the territory's future status.
World,The head of news at a state-run French radio station resigns after an outcry over his criticism of Israel.
World,"Police hold seven suspected Islamic militants after raids across Spain, judicial sources say."
World, Derek Jeter hit a bases loaded double to give New York a 4 2 lead over Boston after six innings of play Monday in Game 5 of the ALCS as the Yankees tried again to close out Boston at Fenway Park.    Jeter's bases clearing hit in the sixth off Boston starter Pedro Martinez with two outs gave New York a 4 2 lead...
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> cut prices  on its chips for mobile computers by as much as 34 percent this  week, a move that could lower PC prices from the likes of Dell  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> and Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A>"
Sci/Tech," Shipments of personal computers  in the third quarter rose 12 percent, driven by strong  corporate demand and ongoing strength in Europe, the Middle  East and Africa, a market research firm said on Monday."
Sports, Jason Varitek hit a sacrice fly and David Ortiz launched a massive solo homer in the eighth as Boston rallied to tie New York 4 4 after 10 innings of play in Game 5 of the AL championship series Monday.
Sports," St. Louis righty Julian Tavarez broke his left hand during a dugout tantrum in Game 4 of the NL championship series, and it was uncertain Monday when the reliever would pitch again."
Sci/Tech,"Four executives at German memory vendor Infineon Technologies AG and its US subsidiary have pled guilty to charges of illegally setting prices for PC memory chips, the US Department of Justice announced Thursday."
Sports, Allen Iverson was ejected from the bench in the second quarter before his Philadelphia 76ers teammates rallied for a 108 103 victory over Toronto in a National Basketball Association preseason game.
Sports," A former captain of the New York Rangers skating cheerleading squad sued the owner of Madison Square Garden on Monday, saying she was fired after she told fellow cheerleaders she was sexually harassed by an MSG staff member."
Sports," KIRKLAND, Wash. (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks  defensive end Grant Wistrom will miss the next four-to-six  weeks due a fracture in his left knee."
Sports,"Though it is early, the B.C.S. revisions have not quite worked out as planned. Southern California and Miami were ranked as the top two teams."
Sports,"Even before the hype could begin for Sunday's game between the Jets and the New England Patriots, Coach Herman Edwards was insisting upon a measure of caution."
Sports,"The Knicks are keeping their eyes fixed on Vin Baker and Nazr Mohammed, fervently hoping they can provide 48 quality minutes and a few blocked shots between them."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: RIM touts BlackBerry with Wi-Fi...HP to sell Voltaire's InfiniBand switch...PC shipments up, but revenue less so, study says."
Sci/Tech,"The job of linking products from Sun Microsystems and Microsoft is ""more complicated"" than envisioned, Sun's CEO says."
Sci/Tech,"The computer maker is pulling further ahead of second-place rival Hewlett-Packard, according to new third-quarter shipment figures."
Sci/Tech,"The tech bellwether racks up a healthy rise in net income for the third quarter, despite taking a hit from a legal settlement."
Sci/Tech,EarthLink plans to begin testing power line broadband connections in Manhattan in November.
Sci/Tech,The company announces a new version of its wireless messaging and data access software.
Sci/Tech,MCIon Monday announced an approximately \$3.5 billion charge against its third-quarter financial results to reflect a decrease in the value of the company's assets.
Sci/Tech,"Enterprise IT executives attending this week's Gartner Symposium ITxpo  in Orlando, Fla., got a peek at several forthcoming products for security, CM (content management), wireless, and SOAs (service-oriented architectures). "
Sci/Tech,"In preparation for the coming tidal wave of Wi-Fi-enabled devices, Wavelink on Monday introduced Wavelink Managed Security, an integrated platform for the management of IEEE 802.11x networks, devices, and security.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Business," MCI Inc. , the No. 2 U.S. long distance company, said on Monday it would record noncash impairment charges of about  #36;3.5 billion in the third quarter, mostly for property, plant and equipment."
Sci/Tech,"PC shipments have started to ease off, as expected, but the worldwide PC market remained fairly strong in the third quarter, according to research from IDC and Gartner Inc. released Monday."
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> on Monday posted a flat quarterly net profit, weighed  down by a legal settlement, but said fourth quarter results  would be better than expected, and its shares rose 2.3 percent."
World, Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Monday:
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. revealed what's  at stake in the probe into its behavior by New York Attorney  General Eliot Spitzer, saying it generated  $845 million of fat  fees from a practice at the center of a bid rigging scandal."
Business," Analysts who follow Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> expect the Web search leader to report strong gains in  third quarter revenue and earnings on Thursday when the  notoriously tight lipped company announces results for the  first time as a public company."
Business," Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>,  the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said  record demand for its handset and television chips boosted  quarterly profit by 26 percent, even as it struggles with a  nagging inventory problem."
Business," The dollar edged up on Tuesday as weaker  oil prices helped it to recover losses made on data showing  overseas demand for U.S. assets may have stalled. U.S. light  crude traded around  $53.21, easing from a fresh record high of   $55.33 hit in New York and helping to keep the dollar away from  near eight month lows hit overnight."
Sports,Roy Oswalt was one worry the Houston Astros hadn #39;t counted on against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL championship series. The league #39;s only 20-game winner.
Business, The Ontario Securities Commission #39;s days may be numbered as both police officer and judge in cases of financial market wrongdoing.
Sports,"Zimbabwe #39;s rebels are pinning their hopes on Richard Bevan, the chief executive of the Professional Cricketers #39; Association, the England players #39; union, as a last resort in their battle with the Zimbabwe Cricket Union."
Sports,Portsmouth deservedly beat Tottenham 1-0 at Fratton Park on Monday night as their forwards Yakubu and Lomana LuaLua came out on top against the previously watertight Tottenham defence.
World,AN Australian journalist has told how he was threatened with death by militants who captured him in Iraq. John Martinkus was interrogated for more than 20 hours after the group kidnapped him outside a Baghdad hotel.
World,"An Australian journalist was interrogated for more than 20 hours after being seized outside a Baghdad hotel, his employer said yesterday."
World,"Alain Menargues, deputy director-general in charge of news at the French state-owned Radio France International (RFI), has resigned."
Business,"The reflection in the rear-view mirror to be afforded by a trial due to open in Delaware on Wednesday will not be a pretty sight. It is expected to show in slow motion, during a hearing expected to last four "
Business,"Singapores white-collar crime unit on Friday launched an investigation into the financial scandal at China Aviation Oil (CAO), the Chinese jet-fuel importer that revealed this week the loss of US\$550 million in derivatives trading."
Business,Credit Suisse will on Monday announce a wide restructuring that will integrate its volatile Credit Suisse First Boston investment banking operation much more closely into the parent 
Business,The City Council passed a modified version of a controversial plan to use public funds to create a black business district in the city.
Sports,"A living legend #39;s next chapter will be in Seattle. FOXSports.com has learned that the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a trade for Jerry Rice, the greatest receiver in football history."
Sci/Tech,It may take much longer than scientists have thought for violent turbulence to turn grains of space dust into new planets. A NASA telescope recently discovered 
World,"BAGHDAD, 19 October 2004 - Buoyed by the apparent success of a Baghdad arms-for-cash program, Iraqs interim government yesterday announced plans to extend it to all of the country ahead of scheduled January elections."
World," India's most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, was killed Monday in a shootout with police who have for years been hunting the smuggler who killed more than 100 people and kidnapped a movie star."
World, President Bush on Monday told the Pentagon to make two U.S. transport planes available to aid African peacekeeping forces seeking to end a humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of western Sudan.
World," Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, condemned by some Republicans as ""French looking,"" promised on Monday to help Haitian immigrants in Florida, saying: ""Je vais aider les Haitiens."""
World," India's most wanted bandit,  Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, was killed Monday in a shootout with  police who have for years been hunting the smuggler who killed  more than 100 people and kidnapped a movie star."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average was up 0.81  percent by mid morning on Tuesday with gains on Wall Street and  a slip in crude oil prices encouraging investors to scoop up  bargains following seven straight days of losses.
Sci/Tech,New infrared observations of the disks of dust and rock around young stars reveal that many planets apparently form in an environment more violent and chaotic over a longer period of 
Sci/Tech,IBM last week announced new high-end and midrange systems that executives said could double the company #39;s market share in external disk by 2008 (see IBM #39;s New Shark Tale).
Business,"US stocks closed higher on Monday after a drop in oil prices eased worries about high energy costs, although disappointing earnings from diversified manufacturer 3M Co."
Business,MCI Inc. plans to write down the value of its assets by \$3.5 billion to reflect the decreased worth of the company #39;s telephone network as its consumer business shrinks.
Business,"Iamgold Corp. shares fell 8.5 percent after South Africa #39;s Gold Fields Ltd. received an unsolicited takeover bid, threatening to scuttle its plan to acquire the Canadian gold producer."
Business,A union said that General Motors Corp. plans to cut about 430 jobs at its British Vauxhall operation as part of sweeping cutbacks around Europe.
Business,"THE dollar reversed yesterday #39;s modest gains to open more than half a US cent weaker today, weighed down on news Axa Asia Pacific had knocked back a takeover proposal from its French parent."
Sports,"Editors Note: Following his record-setting six victory in the World Match Play championship, Ernie Els sat down with the media and discussed his accomplishment."
Sports,The International Cricket Council has found no signs of racism in Zimbabwe following a probe into the southern African country. An ICC hearing was held after 15 white players were sacked by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.
Sports,"The disgruntled receiver asked for a trade last week, and Holmgren confirmed Monday the Seahawks were looking into ways to acquire him from the Oakland Raiders."
Sports,"Britains 2004 Olympic and Paralympic medallists will take part in a parade through central London this lunch time. Beginning near the Ritz Hotel in Piccadilly at around 1.30pm, the parade - which includes "
Sports,"I don #39;t know about you, but this season really doesn #39;t feel like it #39;s started yet. You just about get into the groove of a couple of matches in a row, and then some sodding international match pops up and that #39;s it - everything goes on hold for two weeks."
World,Israeli troops have destroyed hundreds of houses and left thousands of Palestinians homeless in the southern Gaza Strip in operations that far exceeded military security 
World, Iran said yesterday it is prepared to suspend some nuclear activities but would not surrender its right to enrich uranium.
World,PRIME Minister John Howard today reassured Indonesia that Australia was unlikely to launch a pre-emptive attack on its nearest neighbour to take out a terrorism target.
Business,Representatives of a remote community in southern Nigeria's Delta region take over three oil installations.
Sci/Tech," Few people took notice when Sony Electronics Inc. opened a tiny storefront last year here at South Coast Plaza, a swanky mall south of Los Angeles. As it turns out, the small store would represent a big change in how Sony sells its televisions, DVD players and other gear."
Sci/Tech, A top networking gear producer plans to offer a speedy new cellular technology that's an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access with the added advantage of being available on the road.
Sci/Tech," Online Resources Corp., a McLean Internet banking and bill payment company, agreed to buy Incurrent Solutions Inc. of Parsippany, N.J., for  #36;15 million in cash and stock."
Sci/Tech, Online DVD renter Netflix Inc.  on Monday pledged to stick to a costly plan to double its subscriber base by next year despite a price war with rival video chain Blockbuster Inc. that analysts warn could threaten its future.
Sci/Tech," Enterprise IT executives attending this week's Gartner Symposium ITxpo  in Orlando, Fla., got a peek at several forthcoming products for security, CM (content management), wireless, and SOAs (service oriented architectures)."
Sci/Tech," Software publishers and users are at odds about software licensing, according a study released Monday."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp.  on Monday posted a flat quarterly net profit, weighed down by a legal settlement, but said fourth quarter results would be better than expected, and its shares rose 2.3 percent."
Sci/Tech, It may take much longer than scientists have thought for violent turbulence to turn grains of space dust into new planets.
Sci/Tech, A scientist says the United States could more than double its hydropower supply by harnessing the energy of smaller streams.
Sci/Tech,"MCI Inc. reported Monday that it will take a \$3.5 billion non-cash charge in the third quarter to reflect the severe downturn in its consumer long-distance telephone business.\<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Online Resources Corp., a McLean Internet banking and bill payment company, agreed to buy Incurrent Solutions Inc. of Parsippany, N.J., for \$15 million in cash and stock.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World, An Anglican church commission on Monday urged the U.S. Episcopal Church not to elect any more gay bishops and called on conservative African bishops to stop meddling in the affairs of other dioceses.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The political interference in the federal sponsorship program was so pervasive that it even prompted complaints from Alfonso Gagliano's former right hand man, a public inquiry was told Monday."
Business,Britain #39;s motor industry suffered a day of mixed fortunes yesterday with news of fresh job losses balanced by a 115m investment on Merseyside.
Business,BRITAIN #39;S main financial regulator yesterday confirmed it is monitoring developments in a high-level probe into corruption in the US insurance industry.
Business,Home buyers and owners were warned yesterday by two separate surveys of the property market that house prices were continuing to fall.
Business,"Walt Disney Co. shareholders are to finally get their day in court, seven years after suing the company for allegedly wasting corporate assets by buying out the contract of former president Michael Ovitz for 140 million dollars."
Business,"Kraft Foods last night posted a 3.8 drop in quarterly profit, weighed down by higher marketing spend and increased costs for cheese, coffee and other materials."
Business,"The British oil exploration firm Cairn Energy may owe the Indian government more than \$6.9m (3.8m) in a dispute over an Indian oilfield, the company said yesterday."
Sports," Houston starter Brandon Backe was perfect through four innings of Game 5 of the NL championship series Monday night, and the game was scoreless because St. Louis' Woody Williams was pretty stingy, too."
Sports," The St. Louis Rams and Tampa Bay Bucs both got off to a fast start Monday night, scoring on their first possessions and they were tied 7 7 after the first quarter."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems and Microsoft have announced a collaborative effort designed to bridge a divide between their emerging network access-control architectures.
Sci/Tech,"We #39;ll give you a moment to sit down, take a breath, or catch a breath, or whatever you need to do. But yes, it #39;s as true as it can be, as we received official word from Vivendi Universal Games just moments ago."
Sports,"The Yankees wanted to swat it before it become a downright menace, a phalanx of mosquitoes, bearing the West Nile Virus of baseball, which is a shift in momentum."
Sports,Houston Astros center fielder Carlos Beltran and St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols meet near the batting cage before every game of the National League Championship 
Sports,St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt heads for the endzone for an opening drive touchdown receiption from Quarterback Marc Bulger during the opening drive of the Rams against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in St.
World,British soldiers are waiting today to learn if they will be ordered to relieve US troops in Iraq. US military commanders have asked their British allies for help outside their normal areas of operation.
World,A United Nations official has accused Israel of  quot;gross violations quot; of international law in a recent offensive in which more than 100 Palestinians died in the northern Gaza Strip.
Sports,The Redskins are still waiting for quarterback Mark Brunell to get into gear. Brunell on Sunday produced one of the least productive games of his 12-year NFL career.
Sports,Forward Michael Ruffin is impressing Wizards coaches with his rebounding and rough play under the basket.
Sports,"Upset by his team's embarrassing showing against Florida State, Virginia Coach Al Groh has told his starting defenders they will have to earn back their jobs in practice this week."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average rose 1.16  percent by midday on Tuesday as gains on Wall Street and a slip  in crude oil prices encouraged investors to scoop up bargains  following seven straight days of losses.
World,"Israeli troops have destroyed hundreds of houses and left thousands of Palestinians homeless in the southern Gaza Strip in operations that far exceeded military security requirements during the past four years, the New York-based organization Human Rights Watch said in a report issued Monday."
World,"<p></p><p> By Andrei Khalip</p><p> RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - The United Nations andBrazil moved on Monday to break a months-long deadlock overinspections to verify Latin America's largest nation is notdiverting enriched uranium for weapons.</p>"
World,"Peru plans to hold a new trial next month before a civilian court for imprisoned Shining Path founder Abimael Guzman and 17 other top leaders of the Maoist insurgency, court officials said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"com October 18, 2004, 8:32 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Research In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new model of its Blackberry handheld device, the Blackberry 7270, that integrates Support for both voice and data capabilities on 802."
Sci/Tech,"Xbox Live-enabled version of Tecmo #39;s premiere fighting game series bounces off to the factory, will store shelves later this month."
Sports,Wide receiver Patrick Johnson was smiling when he walked into the Baltimore Ravens #39; locker room after practice on Monday afternoon.
World,"Calling the bloody humanitarian crisis in Darfur an  quot;absolute African issue, quot; Sudan #39;s president and four African counterparts rejected all foreign intervention Monday."
World,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has congratulated the STF for their  #39;sterling achievement #39; in killing forest brigand Veerappan.
Business,In the four days since New York Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer alleged that brokers and corporate insurance carriers were engaged in bid-rigging and secret payoffs 
Business,"On Sept. 9, as it must frequently do, the US government turned to Wall Street to raise a little cash, and Paul Calvetti bet that demand for \$9 billion worth of long-term Treasury bonds would be  quot;huge."
Business,GEORGETOWN - Walt Disney company officials will appear in the Court of Chancery in Georgetown starting Wednesday. Shareholders are suing Disney and former president Michael Ovitz.
Business,The Ford Motor Company plans to announce on Monday that it will offer Sirius Satellite Radio in more of its cars and trucks and that it will begin installing the satellite 
Sci/Tech,"Earth-size planets form around other stars in a process that #39;s considerably longer and more violent than previously believed, a team of astronomers using NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope announced Monday."
Sci/Tech,"US memory chip maker Micron Technology Inc. plans to build its first factory in China, to assemble and test semiconductors, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"A troubled, 20-year journey to create the world #39;s most powerful optical telescope is nearing an end, with astronomers hoping to begin using the instrument to look for heavenly breakthroughs early next year."
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re in the market for a new notebook computer it #39;s your lucky day, Intel has announced a major price cut on its chips for mobile notebooks."
Sci/Tech,"  A troubled, 20 year journey to create the world #39;s most powerful optical telescope is nearing an end, with astronomers hoping to begin using the instrument to look for heavenly breakthroughs early next year."
Sports,"IF IT wasn #39;t for Arsenal - thank heaven not for little girls but for Arsenal, Maurice Chevalier would have crooned had he cared for the beautiful game - the Premiership might already be in the process of being re-named."
Sports,"The voters say Oklahoma is still the number-two team in the nation. The computers say otherwise. The Sooners check in at third in the initial edition of the BCS standings, taking a backseat to a Miami team "
Sports,"The national and international promotion of London #39;s bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games began yesterday with 200,000 people lining the streets of the capital and partying in Trafalgar Square."
Sports,"  Defensive back Brandon Johnson, who had two interceptions for Tennessee (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) at Mississippi, was suspended indefinitely Monday for violation of team rules."
Sports,Marcus Camby is a hockey fan. He wasn #39;t happy when his hometown Hartford Whalers bolted to North Carolina in 1997. But the Denver Nuggets center realizes the NHL lockout can benefit his team.
Sports, Newcastle manager Graeme Souness was to study video evidence before deciding whether to punish Craig Bellamy who was caught by TV cameras abusing him after being substituted during Sunday #39;s 1 1 draw with Charlton.
Sports,"But fashion models turned as many heads as the tennis by replacing the traditional ball boys and girls on the main court. Costa, ranked 50th, claimed a 6-2 5-7 7-5 victory to advance to a second meeting with top-seeded Tim Henman."
Sports,"In a move likely to raise many eyebrows and many hopes around the Emerald City, the Seattle Seahawks have acquired Jerry Rice from the Oakland Raiders for a conditional seventh-round draft pick."
World,Israeli troops shot and killed four Arab terrorists in separate incidents in and around the northern Gaza Strip. Israel Radio reports Israeli troops shot and killed two terrorists who managed to slip across 
World," Another strong typhoon was approaching Japans southwestern most prefecture of Okinawa Tuesday morning, causing the cancellation of 260 domestic flights, authorities said."
World,FRANKFURT - Three German border policemen who suffocated to death a Sudanese asylum seeker they were trying to deport received nine month suspended jail terms from a German court on Monday.
World,Dinka men once danced in a green field here in Darfur. A weave of drum rhythms would rise with the smoke of their twilight bonfires.
Sports,Look for the exhibition-season substitution habits of Milwaukee Bucks coach Terry Porter to change soon. Coach Terry Porter says he will start to change his substitution pattern.
World,The Japanese mainland is under threat from another typhoon - the second in less than two weeks. Typhoon Tokage has been lashing the southern Okinawa islands with heavy rain and winds gusting above 140 kilometres an hour.
World,"same mistake in the country #39;s east, where tensions are rising along the border with Eritrea. crises. The United States has called the violence in Darfur genocide."
Sports,EUROPEAN FOOTBALL: Newcastle climbed just one place to eighth instead of five spots to fourth because of a 1-1 tie with Charlton. Rangers beat Motherwell 2-0.
Business,"Things arent so bad at Camp Cupcake after all, according to Martha Stewart, who has posted her first public comments to supporters since she began serving a five-month prison sentence ten days ago for lying about a stock sale."
Business,Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will begin offering Sirius Satellite Radio as a dealer-installed option in four more vehicles by year #39;s end and is targeting up to 20 vehicle 
Business,"Harmony Gold Mining Co, South African gold firm, has made a \$8.2 billion bid to acquire its much bigger rival -- Gold Fields. If the acquisition or the merger goes through, it would create the world #39;s largest gold producing company."
Business,AXA Asia Pacific shares dropped 44 cents or 10 per cent in early trading this morning following an announcement the group had terminated talks with its French parent AXA SA over a proposed minority buyout deal.
Business,"Barcelo Crestline Corp., a privately held McLean hotel company, said yesterday it plans to acquire a Missouri-based firm that is one of the country #39;s largest independent owners and operators of hotels."
Sci/Tech,"Sydney, Australia, October 19, 2004 VERITAS Software, the leading provider of enterprise storage software, has signed an Elite Partnership agreement with leading Australian owned IT Company, Volante."
World," Months of tension in Myanmar's junta appeared to break into the open on Tuesday amid rumors Prime Minister Khin Nyunt may have been arrested, Thai officials and diplomats said."
World," The new head of Mexico's federal police force said Monday he doesn't see the U.S. Mexico border as a terror target and that while terrorists may try to use this country to sneak into America, there's no evidence they have yet done so."
World, Three German border police officers were sentenced to nine months probation for the 1999 death of a Sudanese refugee.
World," Republican Mel Martinez, hoping to become the first Cuban American senator, criticized his opponent Monday for saying she would not have voted for the war in Iraq ""knowing what I know now."" The first debate between Martinez and Democrat Betty Castor comes as a new poll found Castor had erased the small gap between them."
World,"UN nuclear inspectors abandon demands for unlimited access to Brazilian facilities, the country says."
World,It is perhaps appropriate that the man who has killed the most-wanted brigand in the country should be called K Vijay Kumar. The 1975 batch police officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre had volunteered in 2000 
Sports,The slugger #39;s testimony on steroid use raises sharp questions about integrity of baseball and all pro sports. By Mark Sappenfield  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
Business,A SHARP drop in oil prices helped US stocks post modest gains on Wall Street overnight. Investors who had sold stocks as oil prices climbed reversed course and started buying as the cost of crude declined.
Sports,"All the heat and pressure are on them for a change now, and if they lose the next two games and this playoff series to Boston, we may witness two unique phenomena simultaneously: the reversal of an 84-year-old Curse and George Steinbrenner #39;s head "
World,The New York attorney general is pursuing reports of payoffs that may increase coverage costs for tens of millions.
World," Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced plans Monday to extend a cash for weapons program for Shiite fighters in Baghdad's Sadr City to cities nationwide in an attempt to disarm the country.    In Fallujah, the focal point of the Sunni rebellion, hopes that peace talks could resume there quickly were dashed when the city's chief negotiator, Sheik Khaled al Jumeili, ruled out restarting talks soon despite his release Monday from U.S..."
World," On a night when pitching suddenly took over the NL playoffs, someone was bound to get a hit. Fortunately for the Houston Astros, Jeff Kent stepped up..."
World," The New York Yankees and Boston were tied 4 4 after 13 innings Monday night with the Red Sox trying to stay alive in the AL championship series.    Boston tied the game with two runs in the eighth inning on David Ortiz's solo homer, a walk to Kevin Millar, a single by Trot Nixon and a sacrifice fly by Jason Varitek..."
World,"The U.S. intelligence community considers authentic a message on an Islamic Web site in which Abu Musab Zarqawi was announced to have sworn his network's allegiance to Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, a senior administration official said on Monday."
Business,"A much-debated plan to create  quot;African Town quot; in Detroit got the go-ahead from the city council Monday, but this resolution is different from the one that some called unconstitutional."
Sports,"While a swap had not yet been consummated Monday evening, there is mounting circumstantial evidence that Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Rice will be dealt to the Seattle Seahawks before the league #39;s Tuesday trade deadline."
World,Sudan #39;s security chief has said rebels in the western region of Darfur have drawn army fire and aerial bombardment on to Darfur villages by using them as cover and as bases for military operations.
Business,Workers at German car maker Opel halted production at a factory in Bochum for a fifth consecutive day yesterday in protest at plans by US parent General Motors (GM) to slash thousands of jobs in Europe.
Business,"WOOLWORTHS went on a shopping spree last night, trying to grab 20 per cent of pubs owner Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality in its bid to thwart rival Coles Myer."
Business,"com October 18, 2004, 4:57 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Business,WASHINGTON An internal audit found the Transportation Security Administration overpaid Boeing on a contract to install explosive detection equipment at commercial airports.
Sports," On a night when pitching suddenly took over the NL playoffs, someone was bound to get a hit. Fortunately for the Houston Astros, Jeff Kent stepped up."
Sci/Tech,"Both AMD and Intel are preparing to unveil new, ultra high-end processor refreshes later this month that will push the 3.5 GHz mark."
Sci/Tech," (BUSINESS WIRE)  ct. 18, 2004    (NYSE:AMD) today announced that guitar superstar Mark Knopflers latest album Shangri La was recorded in high resolution 24 bit/96kHz "
Sports,"David Ortiz drove in three runs, including the game winner in the bottom of the 14th inning, to lead Boston to a rallying 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees which kept the Red Sox #39;s postseason hopes alive Monday."
Sports,"  The attitude of every team in the postseason is: concentrate on today and let tomorrow take care of itself. That would be a good strategy for baseball watchers, too, especially when they watch Carlos Beltran."
Sports,"When the Bowl Championship Series committee set out in the summer to reorganize the formula by which the BCS standings are calculated, it decided to give more weight to the human polls than the computer rankings."
Sports,"Defensive back Brandon Johnson, who had two interceptions for Tennessee at Mississippi, was suspended indefinitely Monday for violation of team rules."
Sports,"Even before the hype could begin for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, Jets Coach Herman Edwards was insisting upon a measure of caution."
Sports,"David Ortiz saves the Red Sox for the second straight game, singling home the winning run in the 14th inning to give the Red Sox a 5-4 win to force Game 6 in New York."
Sports,"Jeff Kent ends a pitcher's duel with a three-run homer in the ninth Monday that lifts the Astros over St. Louis, 3-0, for a 3-2 edge in the NLCS."
Sports,"Seattle Coach Mike Holmgren confirmed rumors on Monday, trading for the disgruntled Jerry Rice from the Oakland Raiders."
Sports,Will Heller caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Brian Griese that lifted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a 21-21 tie with the St. Louis Rams after three quarters on Monday night.
World,"Australia was unlikely to extend its role in Iraq but would keep its troops in the war-torn nation until the job was done, Prime Minister John Howard said."
World,"TOKYO, October 19 (Itar-Tass) - About 260 air flights have been cancelled in Japan on Tuesday because of Typhoon Tokage, which currently rages in the country #39;s south."
World, An Indian minister said a school text book used in the violence prone western state of Gujarat portrayed Adolf Hitler as a role model.
Sci/Tech,Sony revealed new details on Monday on the chip that will power the next PlayStation and said development is on track to deliver products based on the chip next year.
World," John Kerry boasts of flying an Israeli jet and calls out in Hebrew during Florida campaign stops, trying to keep the state's large Jewish population from straying to President Bush."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei stock average rose 1.16  percent by midday on Tuesday as gains on Wall Street and a slip  in crude oil prices encouraged investors to scoop up bargains  after seven straight days of losses.
Business,"Boeing Co. received at least \$49 million in excessive profits on a \$1.2 billion contract to supply explosives-detection systems to hundreds of the nation's airports, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general reported Monday."
Business,"Barcelo Crestline Corp., a privately held McLean hotel company, said yesterday it plans to acquire a Missouri-based firm that is one of the country's largest independent owners and operators of hotels."
Business,"Federal regulators have rejected the second of two suitors for Independence Federal Savings Bank, leaving the money-losing District institution pursuing a strategy to survive as an independent thrift."
Business,A Delaware judge ruled yesterday that co-op owners at the Watergate East were within their rights when they voted this summer to reject the offer of a D.C. developer to purchase property as part of a plan to convert the Watergate Hotel into more luxury co-ops.
Business,"Pfizer said that it would sponsor a major clinical trial of Celebrex, its prescription arthritis pain medication, to assess the cardiovascular benefits of the drug."
Business,The results for the current quarter came in slightly below expectations and the company sounded a note of caution on the global economy.
Business,"Pfizer said today that it would sponsor a major clinical trial of Celebrex, its prescription arthritis pain medication, to assess the cardiovascular benefits of the drug."
Sci/Tech,"Siding with chip makers, Microsoft said it won't charge double for its per-processor licenses when dual-core chips come to market next year."
Sci/Tech,A competing chip from rival Advanced Micro Devices will likely arrive several months earlier.
Sci/Tech,"The computing giant is stepping up its wireless efforts through partnerships, looking to sell to municipalities, hospitals and colleges."
Sci/Tech,"Opportunities for effective, inexpensive search marketing are abundant when you and 'think outside the (Big Search) box' and look to vertical or specialized content sites. "
Business,"Gold miners Harmony (HAR) and Gold Fields (GFI) dominated activity on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa (JSE) on Monday, with the former taking a knock after announcing a hostile bid for the latter."
Business,"Workers at Opel auto plants in Bochum walked out Thursday as soon as the parent company, General Motors, announced it was cutting 10,000 jobs in Germany."
Business,"I.BM, a barometer of trends in the computing business, delivered a solid quarterly performance yesterday that pointed to modest if uneven improvement in the corporate technology sector."
Business,"Good growth in notebook shipments during the back-to-school season coupled with desktop replacements among businesses and consumers sustained another strong quarter in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, IDC said."
Business,John Q. Hammons is cooperating with a proposal by a Spanish company to take over the hotel magnates public business in a deal worth an estimated \$64 million.
Business,Yum! Brands Inc. operations chief Aylwin Lewis has resigned from the Louisville restaurant company to become president and chief executive officer of discount retailer Kmart.
Sports,"Looks like the Greatest Show on Turf is in high gear -- on offense and defense. Torry Holt caught two long touchdown passes and Adam Archuletta returned a fumble 93 yards Monday night, keying the Rams #39; 28-21 victory over Tampa Bay."
Sci/Tech," Mozilla is kicking off a campaign to promote Firefox and its supporters in a New York Times advertisement. Meanwhile, downloads keep climbing for Web browsing alternatives to Internet Explorer."
World,"Karnataka Chief Minister N Dharam Singh on Tuesday expressed happiness over the gunning down of forest brigand Veerappan, saying his menace had ended."
World,"PESHAWAR, Oct 18: Afghan President Hamid Karzai continued to maintain his lead over his rival candidates in the presidential elections."
World," Just like the game that seemed it would never end, Boston's season just won't end. David Ortiz's RBI single on the 471st pitch of the game with two outs in the 14th inning capped a second straight amazing comeback in less than 24 hours Monday night and gave the Red Sox a 5 4 victory over the New York Yankees in the AL championship series..."
Business,"A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a modest relief rally yesterday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production had soared during the month of September."
Business,"You may not have heard my name mentioned, but I was a hot item of discussion during the Bush-Kerry debates. How can that be, given that the words  quot;Allan Sloan quot; passed the lips of neither Kerry nor Bush?"
Business,"Property prices in Scotland are still looking healthy, despite the steepest fall in nine years across the rest of the UK. The latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows that while "
Business,"Jonathan Neal, 24, bought a \$400,000 condo in Northwest this past summer, while high housing prices have forced many of his friends to live with their parents."
Business,"PC shipments have started to ease off, as expected, but the worldwide PC market remained fairly strong in the third quarter, according to research from IDC and Gartner released Monday."
Sports,The Red Sox trotted out Berge Avadanian to make the ceremonial  quot;Play Ball quot; announcement before Game 5 of the American League Championship Series last night at Fenway Park.
Sports," From the start, Game 5 of the National League Championship Series was unlike any of the previous four. But in the end, it was decided by another home run, this one from Houston #39;s Jeff Kent with "
Sports,"Conference expansion means many things: new schools, new rivalries, new divisions and, as it turns out, a new logo. The ACC -- which this year added Miami and Virginia Tech, and next year welcomes Boston College "
Sci/Tech,car navigation systems in rental cars have made navigating unfamiliar cities much easier for business travelers who drive rather than fly.
Sci/Tech,I.B.M. delivered a solid quarterly performance that pointed to modest if uneven improvement in the corporate technology sector.
Sci/Tech,"MCI said it planned to take a \$3.5 billion charge in the third quarter to better reflect the loss in value of its phone and data networks, mirroring similar steps by AT T and Sprint."
Business,"Telstra Corp., Australia #39;s largest phone company, appointed Bruce Akhurst as chief executive of its Sensis publishing and classified advertising arm, as part of its third executive shuffle in two years."
World," The United States is doing everything it can to put in place conditions that will allow Iraqis to conduct elections due by Jan. 30, Secretary of State Colin Powell said in an interview published on Tuesday."
Business,"By The Associated Press. A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street some relief yesterday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production soared in September."
Business,"Less than 18 months after emerging from bankruptcy protection, Kmart announced yesterday that it was replacing its president and chief executive with an outsider whose background is in the fast-food restaurant business."
Business,"Shares of Odyssey Healthcare, which provides hospice care for people nearing death, plunged yesterday after the company reduced its profit forecasts and announced that the Justice Department "
Business,  SBC Communications said Monday it will offer high speed wireless access for  $2 a month to customers of the company #39;s DSL Internet service.
Sports,"In what must now be considered an epidemic, yet another pitcher involved in this postseason has broken his non-throwing hand during a tantrum that followed a poor performance."
Sports,ST. LOUIS Marc Bulger threw an early fourth-quarter 36-yard touchdown pass to Tory Holt as the St. Louis Rams held off the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-to-21.
World,"India News: Chennai, Oct 19 : Tamil Nadu #39;s security forces were triumphant Tuesday after dramatically killing forest brigand Veerappan, ending a gory criminal saga as well as the country #39;s longest manhunt."
Sports, Jeff Kent's three run homer in the  ninth inning gave Houston a 3 0 win over the St Louis Cardinals  Monday to move the Astros within one game of reaching the World  Series for the first time in their 43 year history.
Sports,"Jerry Rice, the most productive receiver in N.F.L. history, got his wish Monday night when the Oakland Raiders traded him to the Seattle Seahawks."
Business,Oil prices fell sharply yesterday in what traders described as a wave of profit-taking after futures hit a new high above \$55 a barrel and after gasoline futures fell sharply on indications of declining demand.
Business,MACQUARIE Bank Ltd announced a suspension of trading in its shares after the market closed today. Paterson Securities adviser Michael Heffernan said the trading halt could be related to two issues - the 
Business,"US Airways, operating in bankruptcy, will increase service from Charlotte, NC, and Philadelphia and spread flights during the day, boosting its schedule 7 percent without adding aircraft."
Business,The company at the center of a probe into insurance brokerage fees says it took in more than \$1.2 billion in incentive payments over the past 18 months and that its decision to stop using such fees will reduce operating income.
Business,"Technology industry bellwether IBM has reported a healthy rise in net income in the third quarter, but its overall results were hampered by a \$320m legal settlement related to its employee pension plan."
Business,Sainsbury says it will take a 550 million pound hit to profits this year as it invests to boost sales and reverse falling market share.
Business,"MCI, the second-largest US long-distance telephone company, will write down assets by \$3.5 billion in the third quarter, reflecting their reduced value as calling prices tumble and demand declines."
Business,"The flashy Cadillac Escalade EXT, the favorite ride of rappers and movie stars, is the newer-model vehicle car thieves are most likely to steal, according to a study released yesterday."
Business,"AUSTRALIA and India have remained the stand out markets for PC growth in the Asia Pacific region, growing 30 and 19 per cent respectively in the third quarter, according to new research."
Business,"The City Council backtracked Monday on its African Town economic empowerment zone, striking down a controversial proposal that loans be given only to black business applicants."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Cisco Systems today said they will share security and network health technologies in an effort to stop, isolate and eliminate viruses and other malicious software on Windows-based networks."
Sci/Tech,Open source company JBoss this week introduced a workflow engine that broadens the company #39;s middleware stack. JBPM 2.0 was developed with the open source project of the same name 
Sci/Tech,"MOUNT ST. HELENS -- The plane is a speck of mica in the volcano #39;s plume. It cuts back and forth through the cloud, battling the updrafts, downdrafts and turbulent air currents that form over a hot, heaving crater."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) unveiled a slimmer and more lightweight version of its PS2 game console in Taipei last Friday, and the company will begin shipping the product in Taiwan on November 3. The "
Sci/Tech,NETWORKING outfit Netgear said it is planning to release stuff using a wireless technology that #39;s an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access.
Sci/Tech,"Broadband over powerline (BPL) got a boost from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week, but even as the technology begins deployments, it #39;s unclear how much of a fight it will put up against DSL and cable."
Sports," Patiently, David Ortiz fouled off the best fastballs and sliders Esteban Loaiza could throw. Through a 10 pitch at bat, he refused to cave in, refused to let this series, this season die."
Sports,Brandon Backe #39;s arm and Jeff Kent #39;s bat have gotten the Houston Astros within a game of where the franchise has never been before - the World Series.
Sports,"US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United Plc to 27.63 percent from 25.3 percent, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, heightening speculation that he will bid for them."
Sports,TALLAHASSEE  Linebacker Ernie Sims earned a high number of  quot;Tomahawk Points quot; for his play against Virginia on Saturday.
Sports,"DAVIE  As the lone offensive player remaining from the 1999 Dolphins, fullback Rob Konrad already was part of a unit that allowed the most returns for touchdowns in the NFL."
Sports,Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu is facing up to the realisation of what a positive drugs test could mean after he was relieved of his training obligations while the club investigate the case.
Sports,"US businessman Malcolm Glazer has lifted his stake in Manchester United to 27.6 from 25.3, heightening speculation that he will bid for the world #39;s richest soccer club."
Sports,"Luis Horna will clash with Juan Carlos Ferrero at the Madrid Masters after a first-round win over Hicham Arazi. The Peruvian broke Arazi to win the first set and, although the Moroccan recovered from 5-2 to "
Sports," Ben Roethlisberger completed 21 of 25 passes and two touchdowns, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 24 20 comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys."
Sports,"It is rare to see a British player #39;s name at the top of a draw sheet for any international tournament, let alone an ATP Masters Series event."
World,"A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Sivitsa, 70 kilometres from Minsk, October 17. AFP. MINSK (AFP) - Belarus officials said Monday that President Alexander Lukashenko handily won the right to seek "
World,"Afghanistan #39;s interim leader Hamid Karzai is certain to win the country #39;s landmark presidential election, his campaign spokesman said after early returns gave Karzai a commanding advantage."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed yesterday not to yield to pressure by Jewish settlers to give up his plan to withdraw soldiers and settlers from the Gaza Strip and a portion of the West Bank.
World,JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Bungaran Antonius Simanjuntak urged president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday not to choose ministerial candidates from the New Order regime to avoidtarnishing his government.
Sports," Torry Holt caught two touchdown passes, including a 36 yard effort early in the fourth quarter for the game winning points, to power the host St Louis Rams to a 28 21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday."
Sports," David Ortiz drove in three runs, including the game winner in the bottom of the 14th inning, to lead Boston to a rallying 5 4 victory over the New York Yankees which kept the Red Sox's postseason hopes alive Monday."
Sci/Tech,"This animation illustrates a massive collision between rocky, embryonic planets as big as mountain ranges. Such collisions form the basis of the planet-building process."
Sci/Tech,"It shouldn #39;t happen to a scientist: investigators have found that the \$250m (139m) Genesis space probe, which crash-landed in the Utah desert last month, failed because the switches designed to trigger its parachute were installed backwards."
Sci/Tech,Research In Motion is launching a new wireless BlackBerry in conjunction with its BlackBerry Enterprise Server software in an appeal to enterprise customers and developers of mobile-workforce applications.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Oct. 18, 2004 - A top networking gear producer plans to offer a speedy new cellular technology that #39;s an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access with the added advantage of being available on the road."
Sports,His new acquisition - taking his holding from 25.3 to 27.63 - has heightened speculation he will soon make a definite takeover bid.
World,"Dubai, Oct. 19 (NNN): The Israeli military has claimed to have killed six Palestinian militants in separate incidents in and around Gaza."
World, A former commander of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan has denied a claim by Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry that US troop had  quot;oursourced quot; the hunt for Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan's eastern border region of Tora Bora in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
World,US warplanes pound targets in the Iraqi city of Falluja in a continuing campaign against militants.
World,A French court is to rule on a couple accused of failing to stop a drunk friend driving home and killing a family in a crash.
World,Indonesian authorities find no traces of mercury pollution near US mining firm Newmont's Buyat Bay site.
World,"Staff at  General Motors are to hold protests across Europe at the company's plans to cut 12,000 jobs."
Sports,"With the addition of the powerhouses Miami and Virginia Tech this year, there is little doubt that football has become the new money sport that drives the Atlantic Coast Conference. But the sport of champions in the A.C.C., for now, remains men's basketball."
World,"Air fresheners and aerosols can damage of the health of babies and their mothers, warn researchers."
Business," U.S. oil prices fell for a second session on Tuesday on worries that high energy costs may crimp economic growth, but crude remained firmly planted above  #36;50 a barrel on persistent fears of a winter supply crunch."
Sports,Brandon Backe and Woody Williams pitched well last night even though neither earned a win. But their outings will show up in the record books.
Sports,The American millionaire yesterday splashed another 17million to buy a further six million shares to add to the 45m purchase he made late on Friday.
Sports,"It didn #39;t take long. First poll, first controversy. Or at least mini-controversy. If you had taken the wisdom of the two human polls, the first Bowl Championship "
World,"THE secretive military government of Burma was at the centre of rumours today that the prime minister, the long-powerful General Khin Nyunt, had been removed from office, diplomats in Burma and senior officials in neighbouring Thailand said."
World," They grew up listening to '70s soul, learning to break dance, wearing Nikes, watching the ""Star Wars"" trilogy again and again. For the French rap group IAM, the fascination with American culture started when they were kids."
World, The sound of the Black Hawk medical helicopter is an ominous sign for the Marines patrolling this forgotten western corner of Iraq that borders Syria. It means that one of them is seriously wounded or killed by their elusive enemy.
Sports, A.J. Feeley was the better quarterback early. Then Drew Bledsoe began to pick apart the Miami Dolphins' defense.
Business," Investors bought shares in Asian  exporters and electronics firms such as Fujitsu Ltd. on  Tuesday, buoyed by a favorable outlook from U.S. technology  bellwethers and a slide in oil prices."
Business," U.S. oil prices fell for a second session  on Tuesday on worries that high energy costs may crimp economic  growth, but crude remained firmly planted above  $50 a barrel on  persistent fears of a winter supply crunch."
Sports,Tim Wakefield already had left Aaron Boone #39;s homer that won last year #39;s AL championship series far behind. Now he has a more pleasant playoff memory.
Business,"The United States will appeal a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling that US cotton subsidies violate international trading rules, charging that the verdict was based on erroneous findings."
Business,"The insurance industry offers lots of reasons why policies are so expensive: terrorism, hurricanes, the economy, rising medical costs, lawyers and frivolous lawsuits."
Business,"With concern growing that a popular new class of arthritis medicine might increase a patient #39;s risk of heart attack and stroke, the maker of Celebrex -- one of the most widely sold drugs in "
Business,"The house price boom has ended with values falling by their steepest for almost a decade, according to a national survey. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors says the decline in prices is the biggest "
Sci/Tech,"Suggesting a necessary change to astronomy textbooks, astronomers announced Monday that planets form through a lengthier and more violent series of collisions "
Sports," Jeff Kent sat alone in the dugout Monday, thinking forward and counting backward. As the sellout crowd of 43,045 screamed, waving white towels, the Houston Astros #39; second baseman began preparing for the biggest at bat in the franchise #39;s history."
Sports, The Atlanta Hawks got their first look at Shaquille O #39;Neal in a Miami Heat uniform Monday night as he cut through them like a human blowtorch.
Business,"It's back: \$2 gasoline. After sliding steadily from late June through the Labor Day weekend, the average price for a gallon of self-serve unleaded gasoline in Massachusetts was back up to \$2.01 yesterday, according to the most recent survey by the American Automobile Association. The nationwide average also crossed over the \$2 threshold between Sunday and yesterday, AAA said."
Business,"Modell's Sporting Goods planned to open stores in New England at some point. But a year ago, when one regional chain closed 14 stores and another faced bankruptcy, Mitchell Modell, the New York chain's chief executive, decided the timing was now."
Business,It may be the only thing Dick Cheney and John F. Kerry have in common: One elite Boston investment firm controls large slices of their family fortunes.
Business,"  Two major insurance companies named in the New York attorney general's investigation into questionable sales practices have discontinued the use of incentive fees, which are at the center of the probe."
Business,"  US Airways Group Inc. , operating in bankruptcy, will increase service from Charlotte, N.C., and Philadelphia and spread flights during the day, boosting its schedule 7 percent without adding aircraft."
Business,"Massachusetts awarded the first loan from its newly created \$25 million emerging technology fund to help Acusphere, a Watertown-based biotech company, renovate a Tewksbury building as a manufacturing facility. The granting of the \$2 million loan brought Senate President Robert Travaglini, a Boston Democrat, back together with former House Speaker Thomas Finneran, who recently took a job as president of ..."
Business,"CIO and a Boston based consumer advocacy group sued AstraZeneca yesterday, accusing the drug manufacturer of deceptively selling doctors and patients on the idea that Nexium, the nation's most heavily advertised prescription drug, is an improved purple pill."
Business,"Banknorth Group Inc. solicited bids from several other large banks before deciding that a Canadian bank could acquire a majority stake in the company, chief executive William J. Ryan told analysts yesterday."
Business,Oil prices fell sharply yesterday in what traders described as a wave of profit-taking after futures hit a new high above \$55 a barrel and after gasoline futures fell sharply on indications of declining demand.
World,"Fixtures and fittings from Damien Hirst's restaurant Pharmacy sell for 11.1, 8m more than expected."
World,"  From the podium of the Israeli Knesset last week, Shimon Peres, the engineer of the Oslo peace process and leader of the parliamentary opposition, lambasted Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's speech on the state of the nation. Minutes later, in a nearby conference room, he urged his Labor party colleagues not to vote against Sharon's program so as not ..."
World,  Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced plans yesterday to extend a cash for weapons program for Shi'ite fighters in Baghdad's Sadr City to cities nationwide in an attempt to disarm the country.
World,"  When a hostage taking at a school in southern Russia erupted in explosions last month, viewers who rushed to turn on state run Channel 1 were treated to a film, ''Lady with a Parrot. quot; They wouldn't have fared much better on Channel 2, which stuck to a travelogue."
World,"BANGALORE, India -- Police have shot dead India's most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, accused of chopping up many of the more than 100 people he killed, officials said yesterday."
World,  South Africa yesterday dismissed accusations that it was allowing Haiti's ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide to coordinate a violent uprising from exile in South Africa.
World,"  A doctor helping organize Afghan elections died yesterday along with four other civilians when an explosion tore through their vehicle, police said. He was the first election worker to die in violence since the landmark vote."
World,  Iran said yesterday it is prepared to temporarily suspend some nuclear activities but would not surrender its right to enrich uranium.
World,"  For the young men in what would later come to be called the Hamburg cell, Ramzi Binalshibh was a leader."
World,"MINSK, Belarus -- President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus said yesterday that he won a mandate from voters to stay in power in a weekend referendum scrapping presidential term limits, but foreign observers said the vote was marred by violations and thousands of people protested the outcome."
Sci/Tech,RAE Systems believes the government could do more to exploit sensor tools.
Sci/Tech,dollar security initiatives have given rise to a new industry seemingly overnight. A News.com special report.
Sci/Tech,dollar security initiatives have given rise to a new industry seemingly overnight. A News.com special report.
Sci/Tech,dollar security initiatives have given rise to a new industry seemingly overnight. A News.com special report.
Business,MCI Inc. plans to write down the value of its assets by \$3.5 billion to reflect the decreased worth of the company #39;s telephone network as its consumer business shrinks.
Business,J Sainsbury Plc Chief Executive Justin King will cut one quarter of the company #39;s headquarters workforce and halve the dividend as he seeks to revive profit and regain customers lost to Tesco Plc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Business,"HOUSE prices are falling at their fastest rate for nine years, according to one of the country #39;s most influential property studies."
Business,"CIO and a Boston based consumer advocacy group sued AstraZeneca yesterday, accusing the drug manufacturer of deceptively selling doctors and patients "
Sports,MOSCOW : Defending champion and French Open winner Anastasia Myskina advanced into the final of the 2.3 million dollar Kremlin Cup beating new world number one Lindsay Davenport of the United States here.
Sports," Ball High grad Damon Jones can list a number of reasons why he signed with the Miami Heat during the offseason, but at the top of that list is one word  haq."
Sports," They had managed to avoid the injury bug, for the most part, for the first four games of the season. But misfortune finally caught up with the Seahawks the way it has with a bevy of other NFL teams."
Sports,Fort Collins - Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick takes it back. He didn #39;t mean to say in the preseason quarterback Justin Holland was the one player the Rams could not do without.
Sports,MIAMI  Monday night #39;s 92-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks provided Heat fans at AmericanAirlines Arena their first opportunity to offer thanks for the arrival Shaquille O #39;Neal.
Business,"Intel announced on Sunday the prices for its Pentium M processors by 34 percent. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based chipmaker introduced lower prices on its Pentium M processors "
Business,"A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a small relief rally Monday, with stocks regaining ground after falling earlier in the session."
Business,"The European Union has broken international trade rules by subsidizing sugar producers, the World Trade Organization ruled Friday."
Business,"AUSTRALIAN mining engineer Phil Turner will remain in prison, despite an Indonesian government report indicating the evidence against him is flawed."
Sports,"ST. LOUIS Steven Jackson #39;s first 100-yard game led St. Louis past San Francisco 16-to-6. Jackson, the first running back taken in this year #39;s draft, ran 26 times for 119 yards on 26 carries."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Chad Pennington returned from a three-game break to rest a strained right rotator cuff and helped the New York Jets beat Houston 29-to-7."
Sci/Tech,Why is science seemingly at war with President Bush?
Sci/Tech,"As trees across the northern United States turn gold and crimson, scientists are debating exactly what those colors are for."
Sci/Tech,Dr. Frank Fisher's ordeal lingers as a cautionary tale of what can happen to doctors who treat pain aggressively.
Sci/Tech,"As reflected in the talks at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, the history of physics is, like the universe, a story of expansion."
Sci/Tech,Sterile statistics don't shield a therapist from a sense of failure.
Sci/Tech,"Shane Carruth, the director of ""Primer,"" compares his film about engineers who build a time machine to his favorite branch of math."
Sports,"New England is at once sleepless, breathless, and full of hope. David Ortiz and the Red Sox just beat the Yankees in two extra-inning playoff games on the same calendar day. This century-long Sox-Yankee show, featuring themes of revenge and redemption, moves back to New York tonight."
Sports,"Before, it was a nuisance. Now, it has become a downright menace to the Yankees."
Sports,The argument could be made that Johnny Damon was the most productive leadoff man in the majors this season. At least among men not named Ichiro Suzuki. It was trend that continued in the American League Division Series against Anaheim.
Sports,"The way Curt Schilling saw last night's classic in the Fens, it was the 13th round of a 15-round heavyweight prizefight for the ages. Tonight, he represents Boston's great hope in Round 14."
Sports,"In Derek Lowe's dream scenario, a number of teams will vie for his services when he enters free agency this offseason. His only regret is that the Red Sox almost certainly will not be among them."
Sports,"John W. Henry's hope for tonight in the Bronx?  quot;Let's hope it rains, quot; he said.  quot;Both teams need a day off. quot;"
Sports,"OK, it's official. There is now an established major league style, an etiquette, for those delightful occasions when one hits a walkoff homer in the postseason."
Sports,"There are three superb seasons under his belt, a couple of Pro Bowl berths speak volumes about his talent, and there's the matter of two Super Bowl rings. So when Richard Seymour tells you he's figured something out about this NFL business, you'd best listen."
Sports,"Looks like the Greatest Show on Turf is in high gear -- on offense and defense. Torry Holt caught two long touchdown passes and Adam Archuletta returned a fumble 93 yards last night, keying the Rams' 28-21 victory over Tampa Bay."
Sports,Jerry Rice got his wish last night when the Oakland Raiders traded the NFL's most prolific receiver to the Seattle Seahawks.
Sports,"More than chance and coincidence have enabled John Murphy to be employed by the Eastern Conference championship team two of the last three seasons. If there were an award for most valuable assistant coach in Major League Soccer, the Quincy native would be a certain winner."
Sports,"Ever since rookie Al Jefferson showed up late for a team meeting after misinterpreting the Celtics schedule, he has been the subject of more training camp jokes than he cares to remember. Coach Doc Rivers quipped after practice yesterday that Jefferson risked missing the team's charter flight to Chicago after misreading the trip itinerary. Jefferson insisted that he ..."
Sports,"Diamond Ferri , who rushed for more than 4,000 yards and scored 54 touchdowns while helping lead Everett High School to a pair of Super Bowl championships, has made quite an impression stopping other teams' offenses as a fifth-year senior at Syracuse University."
Sports,Harvard makes its first appearance in this season's Sports Network Division 1-AA football poll at No. 22 following an impressive 41-14 victory over Northeastern Saturday.
Sports,"It didn't take long. First poll, first controversy. Or at least mini-controversy. If you had taken the wisdom of the two human polls, the first Bowl Championship Series rankings that were released yesterday should have been a no-brainer."
Sports,Following is the Globe Top 20 in EMass for girls' soccer. No. Team Record Last 1. Belmont 12-0-1 1 2. Oliver Ames 11-1-0 2 3. Lynnfield 12-0-0 3 4. Andover 12-0-0 4 5. Norwell 12-0-0 5 6. Bishop Feehan 11-1-1 9 7. Old Rochester 12-1-1 7 8. Wellesley 9-0-4 8 9. Marshfield 8-1-4 6 10. Weymouth 10-1-2 10 11. Rockland ...
Sports,"Catie Whelan of Weymouth has little problem getting her kicks in. A catalyst behind the No. 10 Wildcats' offense, she is the reason the team sports a 9-1-2 mark in the competitive Bay State Conference. The senior talks about broken shins and macaroni in this week's"
Sports,"Elmer Santos scored in the second half, lifting East Boston to a 1-0 win over Brighton yesterday afternoon and giving the Jets an early leg up in what is shaping up to be a tight Boston City League race."
Business,"The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by early Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman."
Business,"The Nissan Maxima #39;s fancy headlights have made it such a target for thieves that Maxima #39;s rate of insurance theft claims has gone from inconsequential to second-highest among all vehicles, according to a report out Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Online retailer Buy.com is inviting itself into the expanding social networking scene, acquiring a Web site that rewards members with checks or gift certificates if they persuade others to buy their favorite products."
World,"An appeal by US commanders for British troops to bolster American forces near Baghdad has sparked angry protests here, but Defense Secretary "
World,President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus said yesterday that he won a mandate from voters to stay in power in a weekend referendum 
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard assured Indonesia on Tuesday that Australia is unlikely to launch a preemptive attack on its neighbor to take out a terrorist target.
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in Tajik capital of Dushanbe on a visit, said Monday that the terrorist attacks in Iraq were aimed at preventing US President George W. Bush from being reelected."
Sports,"The usually heated rivalry between the Raiders and Broncos didn #39;t have the same fire this Sunday after Denver waltzed into Oakland and embarrassed the Raiders, 31-3."
Sports,  Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Shelton Quarles was a no go in Monday night #39;s game against the St. Louis Rams because of a strained quadriceps.
Sci/Tech, European bourses are seen starting positively after a late spurt on Wall Street thanks to encouraging results from technology stalwarts IBM and Texas Instruments. A slide in oil back to  #36;53.30 from its  #36;55.33 peak on Monday also helped.
Business," Investors bought shares in Asian exporters and electronics firms such as Fujitsu Ltd. on Tuesday, buoyed by a favorable outlook from U.S. technology bellwethers and a slide in oil prices."
World," A former general with a doctorate in economics takes power in Indonesia on Wednesday, facing the challenge of translating a landslide election victory into action on economic growth and against Islamic militancy."
World," Saboteurs attacked a key oil pipeline in northern Iraq, setting it on fire, police said Tuesday."
World, U.S. forces freed the police chief of  the rebel held city of Falluja on Tuesday after warplanes  bombed what the military said were houses and arms dumps used  by America's top enemy in Iraq.
World," A former general with a doctorate in  economics takes power in Indonesia on Wednesday, facing the  challenge of translating a landslide election victory into  action on economic growth and against Islamic militancy."
World," The cost of living adjustment intended to help more than 47 million Social Security recipients keep up with inflation is expected to be a tad larger in 2005 than it was this year, but the bad news is that much of the increase will be eaten up by higher Medicare premiums.    The Social Security Administration was announcing the new cost of living adjustment, or COLA, Tuesday, but in advance of the release many private economists were predicting a gain of slightly better than 2.5 percent, which would be up from the increase Social Security recipients received at the beginning of this year of 2.1 percent..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Cisco Systems have announced that the two companies have entered into a pact to share security and network health technologies, to better stop, isolate and eliminate viruses and other malicious codes on Windows-based networks."
Sci/Tech,"On Tuesday, Advanced Micro Devices introduced its two fastest processors yet, a quiet slap at Intel #39;s latest roadmap revision."
Sports,"Things started out oh so easy Monday for the Rams, with a fast and furious lightning bolt of a touchdown pass to Torry Holt less than three minutes into the game."
Sports,"When an injury occurs, coaches and players generally pass it off using the age-old adage:  quot;That #39;s football. quot;. However, Dan Milsten #39;s fractured fibula and dislocated ankle during Saturday #39;s Washington-Oregon "
Sports,"Carlos Beltran found ways to ruin the St. Louis Cardinals without hitting a home run. Two innings after making a spectacular catch in centerfield, Beltran led off the ninth inning with a single Monday night."
World,The missing handlebar moustache of forest brigand Veerappan has triggered speculation that it wasn #39;t the sandalwood smuggler who was killed in Monday #39;s encounter with the Tamil Nadu Special Task Force near Dharmapuri.
Business,I #39;ve been reading with interest about your recent problems at Marsh Mac. The allegations about customers getting cheated. The incriminating correspondence.
Business,"Banknorth Group Inc. solicited bids from several other large banks before deciding that a Canadian bank could acquire a majority stake in the company, chief "
Business,"SF AIRPORT -- Citing high fuel prices and worsening industry conditions, two airlines announced impending labor cuts while another sat poised to file for bankruptcy."
Business,"October 19, 2004 -- The Queens man who allegedly kidnapped and raped his wife after a bloody confrontation at a Queens hospital last month was apparently oblivious to the trouble he was in when cops questioned him, court documents reveal."
Sports,"Roger Clemens is ready to go on short rest tomorrow. The Astros don #39;t need to rush him back. In a stellar pitching duel and defensive clinic last night, Houston beat the Cardinals, 3 "
Sports,"Becali, the most senior of Mutu #39;s team of four advisers, told Romanian television last night that the 25-year-old striker took cocaine at a party."
Sports,"Women in black tank tops and white, knee-length skirts chased errant shots during Albert Costa #39;s 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 victory over Irakli Labadze."
Sports,Manchester United #39;s performances have been a let-down over the past 18 months but Old Trafford old-boy Karel Poborsky is certain a massive change in fortune will not be long in coming.
Sports,Sparta Prague captain Karel Poborsky is set to return to the side after being sidelined for three weeks with a back injury. Central defender Rio Ferdinand will be missing for Manchester United after being 
Sports,"After an early season schedule filled with pitfalls, there #39;s an opportunity for the Oregon State football team to reach .500. The Beavers are coming off an inspired Pacific "
World,"Coimbatore: The country #39;s most wanted forest brigand Veerappan, charged with abduction and murder of politicians and film stars, was on Monday night killed in a gunbattle with Tamil Nadu police in a thick forest about 150 km from here, ending three "
World,The chief negotiator for the city of Fallujah said Monday that he had called off peace talks with the Iraqi government on the orders of guerrillas who control the city 
World," President Hamid Karzai maintained his large lead in Afghanistans election on sday after almost a quarter of the votes had been counted, according to the electoral commission website."
World,"A powerful typhoon in the Pacific is set to hit the Okinawa islands Tuesday night, Meteorological Agency officials said on Tuesday morning."
Sci/Tech," The bright green rocks jutting through the prairie soil were hard to miss, but Tom Charlton still couldn't believe his eyes."
Sci/Tech," WHAT WAS FOUND: A microscopic diamond embedded in kimberlite, the molten rock in which diamonds are found, in Montana."
World, North Korea's second ranking leader was scheduled to meet with China's two most powerful men as Beijing persisted in its efforts to revive stalled talks on the nuclear standoff.
World,"The deaths of Iraqis, particularly those of civilians, have become an increasingly delicate topic."
Business," The Canadian Auto Workers have reached a tentative deal on workplace issues to allow DaimlerChrysler to add 900 jobs to its Brampton assembly plant, but the expansion is still awaiting provincial government assistance."
Sci/Tech,"Seattle, October 19: Microsoft Corp and Cisco Systems Inc on Monday said they would work more closely to make their products work more reliably with each other."
Sci/Tech,"As promised, Veritas has prepped a new release of its i3 management software that will tie into existing applications and give customers sophisticated tools for checking on the performance of server and storage systems."
Sports, Beach bum or quarterback? Richard Kovalcheck is out to prove he can be both for the University of Arizona football team. The redshirt freshman #39;s laid back demeanor was not appreciated by last year #39;s 
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. BANGKOK, Thailand -- Myanmar #39;s Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt -- among the most reformist of the military "
World,"  A doctor helping organize Afghan elections died yesterday along with four other civilians when an explosion tore through their vehicle, police said."
Sports,"Retief Goosen has cruised to a six-shot victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City in South Africa, while Aussie Stuart Appleby has tied for second."
World," President George W. Bush and rival John Kerry traded bitter blowss on Iraq and fighting terror Monday, as the US election took another bitter turn two weeks before polling day."
World,"The sequel to one of the most lauded computer games ever, Half-Life 2, is to go on sale in mid-November."
Business,"General Motors #39; Adam Opel AG unit said Tuesday it had agreed with employee delegates to try to ensure the survival of its main plants in Germany beyond 2010, while finding  quot;socially acceptable quot; ways of cutting back their work force "
Business,The European Union was ready to announce a settlement Tuesday of its long-running antitrust case against The Coca-Cola Co. after the beverage giant agreed to modify its 
Business,"They will try to settle their differences by Oct. 31 in a bid to prevent the loss of more big clients. TORONTO -- Stelco Inc. and the union representing 1,000 employees working without a contract at the company #39;s "
Business,"The City Council has passed a modified version of a plan to use public funds to create a black business district in the city, voting to eliminate a requirement that only blacks get loans."
Sci/Tech,"The infamous black iPod looks set to make a second appearance next month, when Apple ships a special edition digital music device to commemorate the arrival of rock band U2 #39;s newest long-player."
Sci/Tech,"One of the most anticipated computer games of the year, Half-Life 2, is seeing the light of day in November. The game is due to go on sale worldwide on 16 November, its publisher Vivendi have announced."
Sci/Tech,CEM Systems has announced the release of a new Micro Browser facility with the  quot;webEntry quot; system enabling a selection of system functions to be performed using a mobile phone.
Sports,"Politicians in Spain slammed the use of models to be stand-in ball girls for the Madrid Masters. The 19 to 28-year-olds, who are likely to be in action when Tim Henman plays tomorrow, were drafted in to replace "
Sports,"Searching for a way to stop the bleeding, Tom Craft yesterday officially replaced a quarterback who is hurting and has been ineffective."
World,"Khin Nyunt has been sacked as prime minister of military-ruled Myanmar amid allegations of corruption and placed under house arrest, a Thai government spokesman says."
World,"DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that insurgent attacks in Iraq were aimed at blocking President George W. Bush #39;s re-election, a statement seen as an indication Putin favors Bush in the upcoming vote."
Sci/Tech,"  Boingo Wireless and Vonage Holdings Corp., the leading broadband telephony provider in North America, today announced a relationship that teams two industry innovators in an effort "
Sci/Tech,"VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Magma continued to push into Mount St. Helens, where it was building a lava dome in the volcano crater, scientists said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is the latest storage giant to step up efforts to woo IT buyers, promising partitioning capabilities cribbed from its mainframe heritage, as well as space-saving formats and better server connectivity."
World,"Myanmar #39;s Prime Minister Gen. Khin Nyunt is seen in this photo taken in June 2001 in Yangon, Myanmar. Thailand #39;s Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is in the town of Mae Sot near the Myanmar border for a special Cabinet meeting, said Tuesday, Oct."
World,"Iraqi kidnappers ""Googled"" their Australian hostage to check his identity before letting him free."
World," Myanmar's secretive military regime has forced out its prime minister, the long powerful Gen. Khin Nyunt, and placed him under house arrest on corruption charges, a government spokesman in neighboring Thailand said Tuesday..."
Sci/Tech, The Dutch private equity firm will sell the stake in the mobile telephone company to a Dutch investor.
Sci/Tech," The judge, who will not rush to return a verdict in the Oracle PeopleSoft case, indicates PeopleSoft can keep its CAP."
Sci/Tech,"The BBC's digital radio services must remain distinctive from rivals to ensure a ""healthy"" market, a report says."
World," A radical Islamic cleric will face terrorist charges in Britain, a police source said Tuesday, pre empting a U.S. extradition bid."
Sci/Tech,"The German man who found the remains of a 5,300-year-old frozen mummy in 1991 has gone missing in the Alps."
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai was on  course on Tuesday for an outright victory in the country's  historic presidential election with almost a quarter of the  votes counted from the poll 10 days ago.
Sci/Tech,Foxes attack and kill two of the Great Bustard chicks recently introduced to Salisbury Plain.
Business,"Thousands of workers at Saab #39;s last Swedish automobile manufacturing plant will stop working for two hours Tuesday, protesting a planned wave of job cuts by General Motors that will see 12,000 jobs in Europe eliminated by 2006."
Business,"INSURANCE broker Marsh  amp; McLennan will take a massive hit from closing down its controversial commission- generating scheme with other firms, as demanded by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer."
Business,"ARLINGTON, VA. -- Charlotte and Philadelphia will benefit by changes US Airways plans to make in its flight schedules in February."
Sports," Looks like the Greatest Show on Turf is in high gear  #151; on offense and defense. Torry Holt caught two long touchdown passes and Adam Archuleta returned a fumble 93 yards Monday night, keying the Rams' 28 21 victory over Tampa Bay."
Sci/Tech,SOFTWARE MEGALITH Microsoft said it will not charge its customers extra for using its software on hardware platforms with dual-core processors.
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat, the top seller of Linux, has hired a former Sun Microsystems executive to head its push to get the open-source operating system on desktop computers."
Sci/Tech,"America Online will have a desktop search capability in a new browser the company is now beta-testing, an AOL spokesperson says. The spokeswoman declined to provide more details about the desktop searching "
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson was in buoyant mood following Uniteds arrival in Prague on Monday afternoon. The Reds face Sparta Prague at the Toyota Stadium on Tuesday night in their third Champions League Group D game of the season.
World,"Prime Minister John Howard said he wanted a close relationship with Indonesia #39;s incoming president, as he flew to Jakarta for the inauguration of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono."
Business,"A new facility for VW and Audi could take the edge off the companys currency woes. VW sales and marketing chief Georg Flandorfer, in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, said that steep losses "
Sports,BASEBALL Anaheim (AL): Waived INF Adam Riggs. Colorado (NL): Declined 2005 option on P Steve Reed.
World," India's most wanted bandit was killed by police in a gun battle while on his way to get treatment for an eye problem, ending a two decade hunt for a man who killed more than 100 people and kidnapped a movie star."
World," North Korea says it is committed to  resolving the nuclear crisis through six party talks, a Chinese  Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday, appearing to  reverse statements out of Pyongyang over recent months."
Sci/Tech,"Machines built to find weapons hidden in clothes or to sniff out bomb residue may be coming to an airport or train station near you, if transportation officials ever deploy technologies now being tested. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"Tired of blaring TV sets at shops, bars and waiting rooms? A new universal remote called the TV-B-Gone lets users turn off virtually any set. A trial run in the streets of San Francisco shows the device to be quite effective. By Steven Bodzin."
Sci/Tech,"This week the United Nations is scheduled to vote on a human cloning ban, and U.S. policy will play a big part in the outcome. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,A former game programmer is running for the U.S. House of Representatives with a platform forcefully addressing tech industry issues like digital copyright protection. But he still lags far behind his opponent in the fund-raising department. By Jacob Ogles.
Sci/Tech,A team of Washington scientists are pioneering the concept of the Mag-beam as a technology that could significantly shorten the time it takes to travel to other planets. By Lakshmi Sandhana.
Sci/Tech,"Early voters in the Sunshine State begin casting electronic ballots Monday, and it doesn't take long for the first problems to surface."
Sci/Tech,Gov. Schwarzenegger takes a political risk and endorses a \$3 billion California bond measure that would fund embryonic stem-cell research.
Sci/Tech,year battle with environmentalists and others over placing a powerful optical telescope atop Mount Graham in Arizona is nearing an end. Astronomers may be using the Large Binocular Telescope by next year.
Business,"  Initial feedback from Gold Fieldss North American and European investors is rejection of the hostile all share bid by Harmony Gold for its larger rival, which has labeled the offer as opportunistic, Gold Fields chief "
Sports,"(October 19, 2004) - The NFL has a new Greatest Show on Turf and the performers are the Minnesota Vikings, led by ringmaster-quarterback Daunte Culpepper."
World,"Bangalore, Oct 19 - Within hours after the jungle terror unleashed by Veerappan was brought to an end with his killing, Karnataka Chief Minister N Dharam Singh today announced that a probe would be conducted to uncover the political patronage and "
World, Humane Society International opened legal proceedings in Australian Federal Courts on Tuesday against a Japanese whaling fleet that it charges has killed more than 400 minke whales within Australia #39;s whale sanctuary over the past four years.
World,"German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and consumers hesitate to increase spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said."
Business,South African gold producer Gold Fields has rejected a \$8.2bn (4.5bn) bid by rival Harmony which would have created the world #39;s largest gold company.
Business,"Cola (KO) is expected to settle soon, perhaps as early as Tuesday, a five year investigation by the European Union into allegations that the soft drink company abused "
Business,"Prudential is to tap investors for one billion pounds through a share issue, saying it needs the cash to fund its UK growth plans."
Business,"LG Electronics Inc., South Korea #39;s second-largest electronics maker, reported third-quarter profit rose 36 percent, better than analysts expected, after selling a record number of mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,"About three weeks ahead of its release date, a copy of the much anticipated Xbox game Halo 2 has been leaked onto the Internet. The leak, reportedly a European French-language version, came just days after "
Sci/Tech,"Apple is holding another of its special events - for which read high-profile product announcement - next week, where CEO Steve Jobs will be joined by U2 #39; Bono and The Edge to unveil U2-themed iPods, pre-loaded with the band #39;s new album."
Sci/Tech,"  Siemens Communications will be the first vendor to bring an end to end solution for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) to market, complete with PC card."
Sports," Tens of thousands of flag waving, cheering Britons took to the streets of central London on Monday to honour their Athens Olympic and Paralympic medal winners."
Sports,"The former head of the New York Rangers #39; cheerleading squad filed a federal suit yesterday against Madison Square Garden officials, charging sexual harassment."
Sports,"The Bears did not want an off-season quarterback competition, but now they have something far worse: an in-season quarterback competition."
Sports,"UAB defensive line coach Pat Donohoe resigned Monday but declared his innocence on a marijuana possession charge. Donohoe, 51, submitted his letter of resignation to UAB head coach Watson Brown."
World,and was usually clad in military camouflage. He was known as the  quot;Jungle Cat quot; for his ability to. move and disappear in the forests of south India that were his home for decades.
World,"North Korea says it is committed to resolving the nuclear crisis through six-party talks, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday, appearing to reverse statements out of Pyongyang over recent months."
World," Britain is to liberalise its gambling laws, allowing a wave of new casinos with unlimited jackpots to be built around the country, the government announced."
World," A team of Egyptian doctors examined Yasser Arafat after he suffered from fever, nausea and a stuffy nose, an aide to Palestinian leader said Tuesday."
World," North Korea's No. 2 leader has told China that his country still regards six nation talks on the dispute over its nuclear program as the best way to reach a solution, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday."
World, President Bush says he doesn't envision a longtime presence of U.S. troops in Iraq similar to post World War II deployments in Europe and South Korea that continue today.
Business," Oil prices fell for a second session on  Tuesday, taking U.S. crude under  $53, on signs that high energy  costs are cutting into economic growth."
World," Myanmar's prime minister has been  ousted and put under house arrest after a lengthy power  struggle that has tightened the grip of hard liners in the  military government, Thai officials and diplomats said on  Tuesday."
World,"Three days into his 11-day trip to Asia, the D.C. mayor said Washington has much to learn from the way China's capital sells itself as a tourist destination."
Sci/Tech,"The European Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern) holds a celebration day on Tuesday to mark 50 years of work. Heads of states, including French President Jacques Chirac and King Juan "
Sci/Tech,"Forbes, a site not usually known for rumour-mongering, believes Apple and U2 will announce special customized U2 iPods next week. The report cites  quot;sources close to the group quot;, who claim "
World,"A notorious poacher and smuggler, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan stands with a gun in his hideout in the jungles of Southern India, in this 1998 photo."
World,"  Ayad Allawi, Iraq #39;s interim prime minister announced plans yesterday to extend a cash for weapons program for Shiite fighters in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City to cities countrywide in an attempt to disarm the country."
World,"Germany #39;s leading economic institutes on Tuesday raised their growth forecast for the country this year to 1.8 percent, but predicted that the recovery in Europe #39;s largest economy would slow next year amid slowing export growth and high oil prices."
Sci/Tech,Europe's Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern) in Geneva celebrates 50 years of its work.
Business,"JOHANNESBURG: South Africas Harmony Gold has pounced on bigger domestic rival Gold Fields with an unsolicited, all-share takeover bid worth about \$8bn to create the worlds biggest gold producer."
Business,SYDNEY: Woolworths Ltd said it will extend its latest bid for hotels group ALH Ltd after Australia #39;s takeover regulator intercepted what could have been a knock-out blow in the retail giant #39;s takeover battle with rival Coles Myer.
Business,"NEW DELHI: The government will set up a regulatory framework for infrastructure to create the necessary environment to attract \$150 billion foreign direct investment in the sector for achieving seven to eight per cent growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "
Business," Boeing Co., which opened a homeland security business after the 2001 terrorist attacks, received at least  $49 million in excess profit under a contract to install explosive detectors at US airports, a government report found."
Business,"Levi Strauss  amp; Co. pulled its Dockers business off the sale block Monday, saying that the offers it received came in too low, considering the brand #39;s sales volume and prominence."
Business,Pfizer Inc. on Monday announced a major clinical trial of its Celebrex arthritis drug to gauge its possible cardiovascular benefits for osteoarthritis patients.
Sci/Tech,Open source company JBoss has added a workflow engine to its roster as it continues building out its middleware platform around the JBoss application server.
Sci/Tech,"Site Offer Making applications secure has been one of the biggest priorities for Microsoft developers. However, very few books have been written for developers; most security books are aimed at administrators."
Sci/Tech,"AMD is expected to unveil its most powerful desktop processors to date today, a few days after rival Intel disclosed changes to its desktop processor road map."
Sci/Tech,"October 18, 2004 - Korea held its annual Korean Games Conference over the weekend, bringing together developers from throughout the world for talks and lectures not unlike those featured at America #39;s Game Developer #39;s Conference."
Sports,"By Amy Sancetta, AP. Ortiz dropped a single into center field with two outs in the 14th inning to score Johnny Damon and give the Red Sox a 5-4 victory against the New York Yankees "
Sports,Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness says striker Craig Bellamy needs to  quot;sort himself out quot; after swearing at the team chief for taking him off in Sunday #39;s 1-1 draw with Charlton.
Sports,"Tim Brown left the building in August. Rich Gannon headed out the active-player door Monday, and today Jerry Rice will have his traveling shoes on."
Sports,The Vikings #39; star wide receiver suffered the injury in last week #39;s victory at New Orleans. Vikings coach Mike Tice said the problem was  quot;a little worse than a mild strain of the hamstring quot;.
Business," Continental Airlines said Tuesday that rising oil costs and  $280 million in federal transportation, security and airport fees charged on passenger tickets drove the carrier to post a loss in the third quarter."
Business,"J Sainsbury today revealed it would this year suffer a 550m hit in profits, but said it would also recruit 3,000 shop floor staff in an effort to revive sales."
Business,l Education: Holds an MBA and bachelor #39;s degrees in business management and English literature from the University of Houston.
Sci/Tech,"Wie Publisher Vivendi Universal gestern Abend in einem offiziellen Presserundbrief mitteilt, hat der hei erwartete Action-Blockbuster Half-Life 2 endlich den Goldstatus erreicht."
Sci/Tech,"Scott McNealy isn #39;t throwing barbs at Microsoft anymore. But the chief executive of Sun Microsystems still has choice words for IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Red Hat Software and other rivals."
World,"Burma #39;s secretive military regime has forced out its prime minister, General Khin Nyunt, according to officials in neighbouring Thailand."
World,The Belarus electoral commission announced on Sunday that the referendum had approved the lifting of the constitutional ban on a third consecutive term for President Lukashenko.
World,"Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinian gunmen in Gaza on Tuesday as they approached a border fence with a bomb, an army spokesman and Palestinian security sources said."
World,"Non-intervention of foreign powers in the region was the resolution made at a mini Darfur summit held in the Libyan capital of Trablus (Tripoli), to address the issue concerning African countries."
World,"Officials from France, Britain and Germany will meet Iran #39;s top nuclear negotiator in Vienna on Thursday to offer Tehran a final chance to halt uranium enrichment plans or face possible UN sanctions, diplomats say."
World,Masri has been charged with 16 offences including soliciting to murder and possession of a terrorist document.
Business,"A sharp drop in oil prices led to a modest rally on Wall Street yesterday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production had soared during the month of September."
Sports,"Shane Warne will be on Channel Nine #39;s commentary team, Matthew Hayden will have the  #39;gone fishing #39; sign on his door and Adam Gilchrist will probably still be recovering from this trip by the time Australia #39;s next cricket tour to India comes around."
Sports,Manchester United may be stuttering in the league but in four European matches this season they have scored 13 goals and conceded only five compiling three wins and a draw.
Sports,"Caleb Hanie was supposed to serve an apprenticeship much the same way Justin Holland did the previous two seasons. Now that Holland is out of action with a broken fibula, the true freshman finds himself as the No."
World,"Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaat said earlier today that the US presidential elections, which will be held on November 2, have impaired the Middle East peace process."
Sci/Tech," U.S. based Wireless LAN operator Airpath said on Tuesday it aims to run 20,000 public locations for wireless computer access by late 2005, and connect to an additional 30,000 hotspots through roaming agreements."
World,"German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and consumers hesitate to increase spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Analysis</strong> No Apple turnover, this time"
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Sci/Tech,Shares in global news group Reuters surge as it posts a smaller than expected fall in subscription numbers over the last three months.
Sci/Tech,Rocky Legends may offer simple button-bashing but its gorgeous visuals make it a surprise KO.
Sci/Tech," U.S. based Wireless LAN operator  Airpath said on Tuesday it aims to run 20,000 public locations  for wireless computer access by late 2005, and connect to an  additional 30,000 hotspots through roaming agreements."
Business," Safeway Inc. , the third largest U.S. grocer, on Tuesday reported a lower quarterly profit as it grappled with lingering costs from a labor strike in California earlier this year."
Business, Sprint Corp.  on Tuesday reported a wider third quarter loss due to a writedown in the value of its long distance business.
World,A recent study says that one-quarter of the youths in China's wealthiest city have considered taking their own lives.
Sci/Tech,"Terrorists who alter their fingerprints have about an even chance of slipping past U.S. border watch-list checks, according to a lawmaker's findings made public to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business, J Sainsbury said it would halve its dividend and cut costs to fund price reductions and a sprucing up of its image in an effort to reverse flagging fortunes.
World, Sudan has lashed out at Darfur rebels for suggesting an African summit on the Darfur conflict was biased in Khartoum's favor and denied it was convened to preempt a UN Security Council meeting on the troubled region.
Sci/Tech,"mails come in a torrent now, each seemingly more urgent than the last."
Sci/Tech,The decision marks the first time a mechanical device has been made widely available to replace a failing human organ.
World,The political crisis has stung people in Donetsk and could deeply aggravate the nation's east-west divide.
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a higher than expected quarterly profit on strength in  its finance arm."
Business," Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a wider third quarter loss due to a writedown in the  value of its long distance business."
Business," The European Commission plans to  announce a formal proposal settling the long running Coca Cola  antitrust case later on Tuesday, a source close to the  situation said."
Business," Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, easing  U.S. crude to  $53 a barrel, on signs that energy costs are  slowing the economic growth that fueled this year's sharp  increase in world fuel consumption."
World,Critics say the government is using dictatorship-era laws to crack down harshly on indigenous criminals.
Business," EMC Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EMC.N</A>, the top maker of  corporate data storage equipment, on Tuesday reported quarterly  profit jumped amid market share gains against rival storage  suppliers."
World, Afghan President Hamid Karzai was on  course Tuesday for an outright victory in the country's  historic presidential election with more than a quarter of the  votes counted from the poll 10 days ago.
World," Officials from France, Britain and  Germany will meet Iran's top nuclear negotiator in Vienna on  Thursday to offer Tehran a final chance to halt uranium  enrichment plans or face possible U.N. sanctions, diplomats  say."
Business,Mercosur and the Andean Community countries finally agree a trade deal.
World," NATO led troops injured a Bosnian Serb  war crimes suspect in a shootout Tuesday after he resisted  arrest and opened fire on them, the peace force said."
World,"More than 100 Iraqis  are killed or wounded by a mortar attack on a National Guard HQ, Iraqi  officials say."
World,"Eritrea accuses Sudan of trying to assassinate their president, while Sudan says Eritrea backs Darfur rebels."
World,Film director Ingmar Bergman admits to having a daughter from a romantic liaison in the 1950s.
World,Proposals for changing the gambling industry in Britain are published by the government.
World," On a night when pitching suddenly took over the NL playoffs, someone was bound to get a hit. Fortunately for the Houston Astros, Jeff Kent stepped up..."
World," A mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad on Tuesday killed or wounded at least 100 Iraqis, officials said, while U.S. troops battled insurgents in a major city west of the capital..."
Business,OIL prices tumbled yesterday as the market took fright at signals that the cost of energy may be choking back the rate of growth in the economy.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 19 (newratings.com) - Gold Fields Limited (GFI.NYS) has rejected Harmony Gold Mining Company #39;s recently announced takeover bid through an all-stock deal valued at about \$8."
Business,"  Continental Airlines said Tuesday that rising oil costs and  $280 million in federal transportation, security and airport fees charged on passenger tickets drove the carrier to post a loss in the third quarter."
Business,"Boeing Co. made at least \$49 million in excess profit on a federal aviation security contract because the government failed to properly structure the deal, a federal audit released Monday found."
Business,"California employers created just 4,900 payroll jobs in September, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.9 percent, the Employment Development Department reported Monday."
Business,"A midsize sedan and a luxury SUV that also comes as a pickup are the cars most likely to have problems with theft, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp has re-stated plans to ship an updated version of Windows Server 2003 next year, but removed a major security component from the planned operating system."
Sci/Tech,"The collisions that spawn planets are bigger and take place over longer periods of time than previously thought, say astronomers who studied nearly 300 stars with NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope."
Sci/Tech,"SPOnG last night received several SMS messages at ungodly hours foretelling the launch of Half-Life 2, rather a strange event for the release of a PC game."
Sports, They used to write scripts like this for the Boston Red Sox back in the days when they could still look to the bullpen for a pitcher named Babe Ruth.
Sports,"Rich Gannon knows what he ought to do. He knows what everybody says he must do. In fact, he sounds like a guy who knows exactly what he is going to do."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat has recruited Sun Microsystems executive Karen Tegan-Padir to serve as vice president of desktop infrastructure technologies.
World,"Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza appeared in court today charged with a string of offences including soliciting the murder of Jews and other non-believers, stirring "
Business,"Continental Airlines (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) posted a third quarter loss on Tuesday, as high fuel prices caused it to reverse course from a year ago when it was in the black."
Business,"Pfizer Inc. on Monday said a major new trial will test whether its popular Celebrex arthritis drug increases the risk of heart attacks, as seen with Merck and Co."
Business," California #39;s economy gained 4,900 payroll jobs in September, the state #39;s Employment Development Department said Monday."
Sci/Tech,VIA Technologies today announced that its VIA K8T890 series chipsets will support the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor and AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000.
Sci/Tech,Cern has been at the forefront of research on understanding how the universe works for half a century. It is also the birthplace of the World Wide Web.
Sci/Tech,"The NASA spacecraft that smashed into the Utah desert last month while bringing home fragile samples of solar wind may have been doomed by engineering drawings that had been done backwards, an investigating board said."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft will continue to charge its customers for a single processor license once a new crop of hardware servers with the equivalent of two microprocessors on each chip hit the market next year.
Sci/Tech,"AMD formally welcomed its Athlon 64 processor family into the world of PCI Express, touting the availability of chipsets that support the new add-in card format."
Sci/Tech,"Five years ago, after two NASA missions to Mars were doomed by elementary mistakes -- a software glitch and a mix-up between English and metric units -- the space agency devised more elaborate "
Sci/Tech,"com October 18, 2004, 9:50 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sports,"IT IS two years since Tim Henman enjoyed top billing at a championship and there, in Basle, he reached the quarter- finals before losing to David Nalbandian."
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal swatted away Boris Diaw #39;s layup to preserve a 26-point lead, then waved into a nearby television camera the moment he landed on his feet."
Sports," During the San Francisco 49ers #39; bye week, Dennis Erickson wants his players to get as far away as possible from their burgeoning disaster of a season."
Sports,"    The Kevin O #39;Connell era has at least temporarily begun. On Monday, the La Costa Canyon High graduate was officially promoted to starting quarterback by San Diego State coach Tom Craft."
World,"India News, Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Oct 19 (IANS) Veerappan, India #39;s most wanted and most elusive brigand who murdered with impunity, was finally shot dead in his jungle hideout by elite commandos using some of the very tactics he employed for well over "
World,  An early morning attack north of Baghdad has killed or wounded more than 100 Iraqis. Police and National Guard officers say six mortar rounds fell on National Guard offices in a town about 25 miles from the Iraqi capital.
World,"Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, 50, is seen during a news conference in Minsk, Monday, Oct. 18, 2004. According to the Central Elections Commission a preliminary tally of ballots from Sunday #39;s election "
World," The planned sale of oil giant Yukos' main pumping unit to pay off the parent company's back taxes won't affect production, Russia's energy minister was quoted Tuesday in news reports."
Sci/Tech,"Boeing Co. received at least \$49 million in excessive profits on a \$1.2 billion contract to supply explosives-detection systems to hundreds of the nation's airports, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general reported. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Online retailer Buy.com is inviting itself into the expanding social networking scene, acquiring a Web site that rewards members with checks or gift certificates if they persuade others to buy their favorite products."
Sci/Tech,"People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data."
World," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Monday that his speech backing President Bush at the Republican Convention in August resulted in a cold shoulder from his wife, Maria Shriver, a member of the famously Democratic Kennedy family."
Business,"The European Commission plans to announce a formal proposal settling the long-running Coca-Cola antitrust case later on Tuesday, a source close to the situation said."
Business,"Sprint Corp., the third-biggest US long-distance carrier, had a third-quarter loss of \$1.91 billion on costs to write down the value of its telephone network as it shifts to reliance "
Business,"US discount retailer Kmart has announced the appointment of Alywin Lewis as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately."
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal swatted away Boris Diaw's layup to preserve a 26 point lead, then waved into a nearby television camera the moment he landed on his feet. O'Neal found a few ways to say hello to his new city Monday night, dominating so much in the early going that he was able to sit out almost an entire half of a 92 82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks."
World,"Abu Hamza al-Masri, the radical muslim cleric wanted by the United States, has been charged by police with 16 counts including inciting murder and stirring up racial hatred."
World,They wanted him captured alive so he could have been brought to account for more than 100 murders he has been associated with. That controversy reflects the widespread criticism over 20 years of the way security 
World,"Burma has been ruled by a repressive military junta for the last decade and a half, prompting economic stagnation and international condemnation."
World,"Some 23 tigers in a private zoo inThailand have suspectedly died of avian influenza virus, officialssaid here on Tuesday. The authorities are conducting test over samples of "
World," The United States does not pose a threat to North Korea and has no intention of invading, a U.S. official said Tuesday, urging Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear ambitions in exchange for possible security assurances."
Business," RadioShack Corp.  on Tuesday posted a 22 percent rise in its third quarter profit due to strong wireless sales and cost control, and reaffirmed its goal to grow 2005 earnings by as much 21 percent."
World, Mohammad Ashraful saved Bangladesh's blushes with a fighting half century against New Zealand on the opening day of the first Test here.
Business," European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti will hold a  news conference on Tuesday afternoon on the long-running  antitrust case against Coca-Cola, a European Union spokeswoman  said."
Business," RadioShack Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RSH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RSH.N</A> on Tuesday  posted a 22 percent rise in its third quarter profit due to  strong wireless sales and cost control, and reaffirmed its goal  to grow 2005 earnings by as much 21 percent."
Business," Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a wider third quarter loss due to a  $3.5 billion  writedown in the value of its long distance business."
Business,"Ford Motor Co., the second-largest US automaker, posted a \$266 million profit for the third quarter, led by its unit that makes car and truck loans."
Business,"Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it has offered to buy Robert Mondavi Corp. (MOND.O: Quote, Profile, Research) for about \$970 million, looking to add to its wine portfolio."
Business," Cadillac #39;s Escalade EXT and the Nissan Maxima are the most attractive targets for car thieves, according to a published report."
Business,LEVI Strauss has scrapped plans to sell its Dockers brand because potential buyers would not meet the companys price for the casual clothing line.
Business,"DISCOUNT store operator Kmart Holding has appointed Aylwin Lewis as its new president and chief executive officer. Julian Day, who has served as the American groups president and CEO since January 2003, will "
Sports,Malcolm Glazer has launched his third Stock Market raid in as many days to take his stake in Manchester United to 28.11. The American business tycoon has spent another 3.
Sports,"As a fan of Colchester United, a club who spend less on total wages per week than he earns himself alone, Adrian Mutu really takes the biscuit."
Sports,Manchester United Football Club manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he has made mistakes with his line-ups this season. The Reds have slipped eleven points behind leaders and champions Arsenal after only nine 
Sports,"Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he must take his share of the blame for Manchester United #39;s stuttering start to the season, saying  #39;maybe at the moment I #39;m making too many changes to the team."
Sports,"Craig Bellamy has played down reports of a rift with Graeme Souness, and has insisted he is happy with life at Newcastle United Football Club."
World,"  Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al Mazri has appeared in a British court charged with a string of offences including soliciting to murder non Muslims, stirring up racial hatred and possessing terrorist documents."
World,"Chennai, Oct. 19 (PTI): The killing of forest brigand Veerappan, and three of his accomplices in a gunbattle with STF personnel in Dharmapuri district last night has evoked mixed reactions from leaders of various political parties in Tamil Nadu."
Business,"An investigation into the insurance business is expanding, investigators said yesterday, as Eliot Spitzer, the New York attorney general, increasingly turns his attention to whether American "
Business,"Thousands of embittered car workers rallied across Europe against mass job cuts planned by General Motors, the world #39;s biggest automaker, as labor unrest disrupted output at more GM plants Tuesday."
Business,"OK, maybe after today #39;s announcement, and Justin King #39;s 400 million revival plan for the struggling supermarket chain, it is hard to vindicate the decisions of his predecessor."
Business,Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that third-quarter results swung to a profit on strong financial services revenue and automotive sales to beat Wall Street expectations.
Business,"Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it has offered to buy Robert Mondavi Corp. (MOND.O: Quote, Profile, Research) for about \$970 million, looking to add to its wine portfolio."
Sports,Malcolm Glazer has increased his stake in Manchester United for the third day in succession to take his holding to 28.11 per cent.
Sports,World number two Amelie Mauresmo has pulled out of the Zurich Challenge tennis tournament after failing to recover from an ongoing thigh injury.
World,British judges in London Tuesday ordered radical Muslim imam Abu Hamza to stand trial for soliciting murder and inciting racial hatred.
World," Jewish settlers slated for evacuation from Gaza will have until next July to go and anyone resisting will be forced out by September, the chief architect of Prime Minister Ariel Sharons withdrawal plan said."
World,"German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and unemployment at a five-year high damps consumer spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said."
Business," The German economy, which grew strongly in the first half of this year on the back of robust exports, will see a slowdown next year as a result of the braking effects of runaway oil prices and a tailing off of foreign demand for German made goods, top research institutes warned."
Business," Shares of Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> rose  2.7 percent before the bell Tuesday after it reported a  higher than expected quarterly profit as strength in its  finance arm once again offset losses in its automotive  business."
World," A pro Kerry letter writing campaign by Britain's left leaning Guardian newspaper, targeting undecided U.S. voters, has provoked outrage across the Atlantic."
Business," Chain store retail sales slowed in the  latest week, with discount stores seeing sales soften a bit, a  report said on Tuesday."
Business," Wells Fargo   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WFC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WFC.N</A>, the No. 4  U.S. bank, on Tuesday said third quarter profit rose, helped by  loan growth."
Business," Continental Airlines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAL.N</A> on Tuesday  posted a third quarter loss, reversing a year earlier profit,  as it was hurt by record high fuel prices and a one time charge  for retiring some aircraft."
Business," Internet brokerage Ameritrade Holding  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMTD.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMTD.O</A> said Tuesday its quarterly profit rose from a  year earlier, though trading revenue fell as investors curbed  trading activity in recent weeks."
Business,"The average weekly retail price for\U.S. gasoline topped \$2 a gallon to reach the third-highest\level ever recorded by the government, the Energy Department\said on Monday."
World,three tigers have died at a zoo in Thailand after they ate raw chicken infected with bird flu.
World, A man charged with forgery allegedly tried to get out of jail by   what else?   forging documents for his release...
World, The Labor Department releases the consumer price index for September this morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT...
Business,"Sprint Corp. on Tuesday said its third-quarter loss widened because of a previously disclosed asset impairment, but the company reported growth in wireless services and said it benefited from cash contributions from local and long distance services."
Business,Safeway Inc. said third quarter net income fell to 35 cents a share from 45 cents a year ago due to the continued impact of the Southern California strike that was settled in the first quarter of this year.
Sci/Tech,"Vivendi Universal Games will release Half-Life 2, sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed PC game titles, on November 16 this year."
World,"UK police charged Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri with 15 offenses, including encouraging the murder of non-Muslims and inciting racial hatred."
Business,"FRANKFURT : General Motors #39; European restructuring plans are heading for a further rough ride as wildcat strikes to protest the US automaker #39;s plans to slash 12,000 jobs get set to spread on Tuesday."
Business," Executives of Continental Airlines Inc. on Tuesday reported a  $16 million third quarter loss, which includes  $22 million in special charges related to retirement of leased MD 80 aircraft."
Business,"LONDON : British insurer Prudential announced plans to sell new shares worth one billion pounds (1.44 billion euros, 1.80 billion dollars) to expand in its home market and comply with new regulations."
Sci/Tech,"Taking a stand on what has become a contentious issue, Microsoft on Tuesday said it will count new multicore processors as single units when they debut next year."
Sci/Tech,"For all their electronic sophistication, fingerprint scanners like those being installed by the Department of Homeland Security at airports have a major shortcoming."
Sports,"Olympic and Paralympic medallists took part in the ticker tape event to celebrate Team GB #39;s medal success in the games. David Davies, Wales #39; 1500m swimming bronze medallist at the Olympics was joined by Paralympians "
Sports,"For a league that prides itself on academic excellence, the ACC seems a bit geographically challenged. How else to explain Monday #39;s twin releases of next season #39;s ACC logo and the names for the league #39;s football divisions?"
World," CAIRO, Egypt (AP)   In a series of dramatic steps capped Sunday by a high profile prisoner swap, Israel and Egypt are moving rapidly to improve relations, seizing the opportunity for a Middle East peace deal presented by Yasser Arafat's death."
Sci/Tech," Tim Burton's Ed Wood, which earned Martin Landau an Oscar for playing Bela Lugosi, is finally out an DVD today. But what about the real life oeuvre of writer/director/auteur Edward D. Wood Jr. (1924 1978)?"
Sci/Tech, Sprint Corp. on Tuesday reported a wider loss for the third quarter as it wrote off  #36;3.5 billion in value for its long distance assets.
Sci/Tech," IBM and the rest of the tech industry might have a better year than most onlookers expected. IBM's third quarter earnings rose 15 from a year earlier, to  #36;1.17 a share, excluding a one time  #36;320 million charge to settle a lawsuit over its pension plan. That beat analysts' average estimate by 3 cents a share."
Business,"BOCHUM, Germany Thousands of General Motors employees at its European factories are staging protests to fight what they call  quot;bad management."
Business,"Altria Group Inc. (MO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit, as higher income from its stake in brewer SABMiller Plc (SAB."
Business,"Robert Mondavi Corp. is entertaining an offer to buy the entire company, not just the luxury assets that were put on the auction block last month."
Business,"The Athlon 64 FX-55 processor and the AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000 the latest additions to the AMD Athlon 64 processor. Since the introduction of the AMD Athlon FX processor over a year ago, we have consistently "
Business,The European Commission plans to announce a formal proposal settling a long-running antitrust case against the world #39;s largest soft drinks maker Coca-Cola 
Business,"Prudential Plc, Britain #39;s No. 2 insurer, plans to raise 1 billion pounds (\$1.8 billion) by selling new stock to help fund a UK expansion and comply with European rules on capital reserves."
Sci/Tech,News reachs us from America of another strange tale of DVD hardwire going haywire. A couple of weeks ago a man in Oregon was paid an unexpected visit from the US Air force after his Toshiba with built-in VCR 
Sci/Tech,Forbes reporter Matthew Miller reported Monday that sources close to the band have confirmed the U2 edition of the popular digital music player will come preloaded 
Sports,BOSTON It was as if David Ortiz wanted to give a gift to every fan at Fenway Park. They had made him a folk hero. His legend was about to grow.
Sports,"LONDON : The family of US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer said it had raised its stake in Manchester United to 27.6 percent from 25.3, making it almost the largest shareholder in the world #39;s richest football club."
Sports,"Tommy Haas of Germany defeated Xavier Malisse of Belgium, 6-4, 6-1 Tuesday in the first round of the Madrid Masters. Andre Agassi of the United States was due to meet Max Mirnyi of Belarus "
World," In a series of dramatic steps capped Sunday by a high profile prisoner swap, Israel and Egypt are moving rapidly to improve relations, seizing the opportunity for a Middle East peace deal presented by Yasser Arafat's death."
Sci/Tech, A European laboratory that was the birthplace of the World Wide Web and home of Nobel prize winning developments in the quest to understand the makeup of matter wished itself a happy 50th birthday Tuesday.
World,"Tens of thousands of Peruvians are surviving on international food aid after the harshest weather in decades devastated their harvests, the United Nations said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Lots of torch for not much cash
Sci/Tech,"Millions of pounds set aside by the UK government for e-learning is not being spent, say experts."
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. reported a small gain in third-quarter profits Monday, as increasing revenues in almost every area of the business, including emerging markets such as Russia and China, helped offset expenses from a pension lawsuit."
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide shipments of personal computers grew nearly 12 percent in the third quarter, driven by strong European sales and rising commercial demand, according to IDC, a research company that tracks shipments."
Sci/Tech,Experts believe a sore tooth may have led a Tanzanian lion to go on a human killing spree instead of hunting buffalo.
Sports,"Shayne Graham boots a 24-yard field goal with two seconds left to lift the Bengals over the Ravens, 27-26, completing a 17-point, fourth-quarter comeback on Sunday."
Business,"IBM, a barometer of trends in the computing business, has reported a solid quarterly performance that pointed to modest if uneven improvement in the corporate technology sector."
Business,"NEW YORK An investigation into the insurance business is expanding as Eliot Spitzer, the New York State attorney general, increasingly turns his attention to whether US corporations and their employees are paying more for life, disability and accident "
Business,"Wells Fargo  amp; Co., the fifth-largest bank in the United States, said Tuesday that third-quarter earnings increased 12 percent on strong consumer lending growth, but failed to meet Wall Street expectations on flat revenue."
Business,"Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it launched an unsolicited \$970 million offer for Robert Mondavi Corp."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its quarterly net earnings rose as sales of its new cardiovascular device bolstered results despite a costly recall."
Sci/Tech,"Open source can immediately prompt the words  #39;law suit #39; in some peoples #39; minds, but Black Duck have introduced a software platform that helps developers catch and resolve potential intellectual property disputes."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday updated the company's iBook consumer notebook, adding built in AirPort Extreme across the line. The new machines feature a 1.33GHz processor at the high end, and a low end model that sells for under US #36;1,000."
Sports,"Malcolm Glazer #39;s patient acquisition of Manchester United continues, his shareholding in the Premiership club now standing at 28."
Sports,"Zurich - Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo, returning after a one-week injury break, will attempt to regain her number one ranking when she competes as the top seed at the Swisscom Challenge in Zurich here this week."
World," He was India #39;s most wanted bandit, a brutal smuggler who murdered police officers, slaughtered elephants and kidnapped a movie star."
World,"Radical muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been charged by police with 16 offences including encouraging the murder of non-believers, meaning a US extradition attempt has been put on hold."
World,"Prime Minister John Howard has inspected the damage caused by last month #39;s car bomb at the Australian embassy in Jakarta. The Prime Minister, who is to meet Indonesia #39;s President elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono "
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. stock rose in pre market trading Tuesday, a day after the the company reported better than expected earnings for the third quarter."
Business," McDonald's Corp.  on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that were in line with a higher than expected forecast the company gave last week, helped by strong sales in the United States and a tax benefit."
Business," U.S. housing starts slowed by a larger than expected 6 percent in September after two months of gains, but permits granted to builders outpaced expectations, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Business," Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2 percent in September as a decline in prices for new cars and airline fares helped to temper a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and fuel oil."
Business," Retailer Kmart Holding (KMRT) has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at restaurant operator Yum Brands (YUM), as its chief executive and president."
Business," U.S. consumer prices rose an  as expected 0.2 percent last month, a government report showed  on Tuesday, but a sharp jump in lodging costs helped push  so called core inflation up at its fastest pace in five months."
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> on Tuesday  reported quarterly earnings that were in line with a  higher than expected forecast the company gave last week,  helped by strong sales in the United States and a tax benefit."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a higher than expected quarterly profit as strength in  its finance arm once again offset a loss in its automotive  business."
Business," U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday,  pointing to a higher market open, on retreating oil prices and  stronger than expected earnings from technology bellwethers  International Business Machines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> and Texas  Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>"
World," President George W. Bush and his Democratic rival, John Kerry, were continuing their battle for votes in the key state of Florida as a series of new opinion polls indicated the race remained a virtual dead heat two weeks before polling day."
Sports, Notre Dame won its second NCAA women's soccer championship by beating UCLA 4 3 on penalty kicks after the teams tied 1 1 through 110 minutes of regulation and overtime Sunday.
Business," U.S. chain store sales rose in the  second week of October compared with last year, as seasonal  shopping drove sales during the second week of the month, a  report said on Tuesday."
Business," Constellation Brands Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STZ.N</A> on  Tuesday said it launched an unsolicited  $970 million offer for  Robert Mondavi Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOND.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOND.O</A>, which is in the midst of a  management shake up and shifting corporate strategy, in a bid  to bolster its wine portfolio."
World," Kidnappers seized a woman who heads a  British charity in Baghdad Tuesday, just over two weeks after  captors beheaded British hostage Kenneth Bigley."
World," President Bush has signed a law  aimed at bolstering human rights and market reforms in North  Korea, officials said on Tuesday."
Business,"Iraq's economy is set to grow by more than half in 2004 but security challenges remain fierce, the International Monetary Fund says."
Sci/Tech,"  When Space Shuttle Discovery rolls to the pad next year, the trip is guaranteed to be on firm ground. That's because the Crawler Transporters used to carry the Space Shuttles to the launch pads are being overhauled, including the installation of new tread shoes..."
Sci/Tech,"  NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft has arrived in Florida to begin final preparations for a launch on Dec. 30, 2004..."
Sci/Tech,"  Scattered in universities across Europe, a 250 strong team of students have never collectively met in person, but between them they have built a space ready satellite. SSETI Express is currently being integrated in an ESA cleanroom for a planned launch in May next year..."
Sci/Tech,"  From October 10 14, the ion engine of ESAs SMART 1 carried out a continuous thrust manoeuvre in a last major push that will get the spacecraft to the Moon capture point on November 13.     SMART 1, on its way to the Moon, has now covered more than 80 million kilometres..."
World," More than 47 million Americans receiving Social Security will get a 2.7 percent increase   an extra  $25, on average   in their monthly checks next year, but much of the increase will be eaten up by higher Medicare premiums.    The Social Security Administration announced the cost of living adjustment Tuesday, and the increase will start showing up in checks in January..."
World," A mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad on Tuesday killed four guardsmen and wounded 80 others, the U.S. military said..."
Sci/Tech,"Siding with chipmakers, the software giant says it won't charge double for dual-core chips when they come to market next year."
Business,Jay Bazuzi:  quot;I work for Microsoft. I own plenty of Microsoft stock. I want Microsoft to succeed. But right now Google is kicking our butt.
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. reported a 69 percent increase in sales and a doubling of earnings for the third quarter. The Natick, Mass."
Sci/Tech,"JBoss has added business process management (BPM) to its growing roster of open source software. The company has hired Tom Baeyens, the founder and lead developer of jBpm, an open source workflow engine."
Sports,Bayern Munich need to shrug off their surprise Bundesliga defeat at the weekend when they face Juventus in a mouth-watering Champions League showdown on Tuesday.
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost his appeal of a 25-point penalty and \$10,000 fine for using a vulgarity during a postrace TV interview. Instead of leading the Nextel Cup standings Monday by a point with five races to go, Earnhardt trails Kurt Busch by 24 points."
Sci/Tech,"See what happens when your warranty runs out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba owned by Chris van Rossman started sending out the international distress signal at 121."
Sports,"MONACO have lost only one of their last 26 European home games while Olympiakos have never beaten a French side in 12 years. DYNAMO have never lost in the Champions League in Spain, where they have drawn twice with Real and also defeated Barcelona 4-0."
Sports,Amelie Mauresmo is set to adopt a low-risk strategy as she returns to fitness following a thigh injury. The Frenchwoman became world number one for the first time in September but did not hold the position 
Sci/Tech,"Imagine sitting down to your computer and seeing thin, plastic color displays on either side of your monitor, showing high-resolution text pages you can refer to and print from. On the wall next to you is another large display on which you can show colleagues a power point presentation, or display family photos and notes."
Sci/Tech,NEC Corp. has succeeded in reducing the size of a prototype direct methanol fuel cell for use with notebook PCs but says it is unlikely to see commercialization until at least two years later than previously forecast.
World,"Egypt #39;s surprise release of Azzam Azzam Sunday is a clear sign that Cairo is very serious about warming up ties with Israel. Azzam had been incarcerated in Egyptian jails since 1996, and his sudden release "
Business,Continental Airlines on Tuesday posted a third quarter loss and said it sees itself losing money in 2005 as well. Free! Sign up here to receive our Weekly Roundup e-Newsletter!
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has unveiled a mid-range storage system that it said will make it quicker and easier to back-up and recover files from Windows servers.
Sports,"He breaks up a scoreless tie with a three-run, ninth-inning homer to give Houston the victory and a 3-2 series edge on St. Louis. HOUSTON -- On a night when pitching suddenly took over the National League playoffs, someone was bound to get a hit."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. Translation: Let the debates begin, and break out your thinking helmets to sort it all out. It comes as no surprise USC took the top spot in the initial Bowl Championship Series standings that were released Monday."
Sports,Bee Staff Writer. SANTA CLARA - Andre Carter #39;s back injury has kept him out of the 49ers #39; lineup since Week 1. It #39;s also interfering with him rooting on his alma mater in person.
Sci/Tech,"Copernic Updates Desktop Search Tool\\Copernic continues to challenge both Microsoft and Google in the battle for desktop search supremacy today by announcing the immediate availability of Copernic Desktop Search (CDS) 1.1, a new and improved version of its critically-acclaimed desktop search product. CDS enables users to instantly search their personal ..."
Sports, Hanging with Chad was a winning experience for the Chicago Bears.
Sci/Tech, US stock index futures indicated a higher open for cash stocks on Wall Street on Tuesday thanks to falling crude prices and better than expected earnings from IBM and Texas Instruments.
World," India's most wanted criminal Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, accused of more than 100 murders and on the run for decades, has been shot dead after driving into an elaborate police trap, officials said."
Sci/Tech,A scientist says the United States could more than double its hydropower supply by harnessing the energy of smaller streams. Doug Hall said the feat can be achieved using small turbines or generators instead of dams.
Sci/Tech,By MARILYNN MARCHIONE    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Doctors are reporting two advances that may give women with cancer safer ways to preserve their ability to have children without compromising their chances of beating the disease.    One involves a new way to help women store up eggs before having cancer treatments that often leave them infertile...
Sci/Tech,"By COLIN McCLELLAND     TORONTO (AP) -- Canadians must stop Americans from using Internet pharmacies to raid its medicine chest or face a drug shortage, a coalition of Canadian groups representing seniors, pharmacies and patients has warned.    The groups, claiming to represent 10 million Canadians, or about one-third the population, called on the Canadian government Monday to ban prescription drug exports..."
Business,"  McDonald #39;s Corp. met recently raised expectations for the third quarter Tuesday as the fast food giant #39;s earnings rose 42 percent, driven by a strong performance turned in by its US operations."
Business,"  US homebuilders slowed their pace of new construction in September, with housing starts coming in 6 percent lower to put the seasonally adjusted, annual rate at 1.898 million units, the Commerce Department said Tuesday."
Sports," If there is to be a statue, it should be shaped like David Ortiz. It should be massive and menacing and brightly lit as darkness descends."
Sports,"Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has acknowledged testing positive for cocaine, the players #39; union chief said Tuesday. The Romanian international met with union officials Monday, agreeing to accept "
Sports,"Top seed Tim Henman will face Spain #39;s Albert Costa in round two of the Madrid Masters Series tennis eventafter the home hope defeated Georgian Irakli Labadze 6-2, 5-7, 7-5."
Sports,Everyone was agreed: this was one of the greatest Test finishes there never was. Rain has seldom been as cruel as the downpour that washed away the thrillingly poised second Test here at Chepauk with India 
World,"Margaret Hassan, said to be a British-born Iraqi national, the director of CARE International #39;s operation in Iraq is seen in this image made from video footage made on May 20, 2003."
World,"A bandit who killed more than 100 people and kidnapped a film star has been shot dead by police in India. Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, who some considered a Robin Hood for his distribution of money, died in a gun fight on his way to the doctors."
World,"A director of an international charity in Iraq has been kidnapped as she was being driven to work in Baghdad. Margaret Hassan, a British-born Iraqi national, was abducted in the capital, CARE International UK said in London."
World,The European Commission warned Tuesday that a vote in Belarus paving the way for autocratic President Alexander Lukashenko to retain power will damage the ex-Soviet republic #39;s relations with the EU.
World,Spanish police Tuesday arrested an eighth suspected member of a radical Islamic cell believed to be plotting an attack on the High Court in Madrid.
World,Chinese officials report that a senior North Korean leader says his country wants to remain on track with six-nation negotiations on its nuclear ambitions.
Sports," Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer increased his stake in Manchester United for the third straight trading day, upping his ownership share Tuesday to 28.11 percent and edging closer still to a possible takeover bid."
Sci/Tech,"By MARK JEWELL    BOSTON (AP) -- Worldwide shipments of personal computers grew nearly 12 percent in the third quarter, driven by strong European sales and rising commercial demand, according to IDC, a research company that tracks shipments.    A PC shipments report released Monday by another firm, Gartner, Inc., reported quarterly growth of 9.7 percent, with lower-than-expected U.S..."
Business," U.S. consumer prices rose an as expected 0.2 percent last month, a government report showed on Tuesday, but a sharp jump in lodging costs helped push core inflation up at its fastest pace in five months."
Business," U.S. consumer prices rose an  as expected 0.2 percent last month, a government report showed  on Tuesday, but a sharp jump in lodging costs helped push core  inflation up at its fastest pace in five months."
Sports," Kevin Jones ran for 196 yards and a touchdown to lead Detroit over the Arizona Cardinals 26 12 Sunday, ending the Lions' five game losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive in the muddled and mediocre NFC."
Business," Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, easing  U.S. crude below  $53 a barrel, on signs that energy costs are  slowing the economic growth that fueled this year's sharp  increase in world petroleum consumption."
Business," Government bond prices fell on Tuesday  after data showed U.S. core inflation rose faster than expected  in September, while upbeat earnings reports and a slide in oil  prices gave stock markets a boost."
World," Democratic campaigners are targeting Florida's black community, hoping to channel their anger over the 2000 electoral fiasco into a resolve to defeat President George W. Bush."
Business," Altria Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MO.N</A>, on Tuesday  posted higher quarterly profit, as higher income from its stake  in brewer SABMiller Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SAB.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SAB.L</A>, a lower tax rate  and the weak  dollar offset weakness in domestic tobacco and its Kraft food  business."
Business," U.S. Bancorp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=USB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">USB.N</A>, the No. 6 U.S.  bank, on Thursday said third quarter profit rose 12 percent,  helped by growing income from fee based products and services  and a decline in bad loans."
Business,"US consumer prices rose an as-expected 0.2 percent last month, a government report showed on Tuesday, but a sharp jump in lodging costs helped push core inflation up at its fastest pace in five months."
Business,  Marsh  amp; McLennan said late Monday that the contingent commissions that the firm suspended late Friday amid a probe by New York #39;s Attorney General accounted for 7 percent of its total revenue in 2003.
Business,"Constellation Brands Inc., an international producer and marketer of wine, spirits and beers, said Tuesday that it had made a \$970 million bid to acquire The Robert Mondavi Corp."
Business,"Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. (AACb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to refinance high yield debt, the Canadian television broadcaster, producer and film distributor said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Customers that use the dual-core processors that Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) are expected to begin shipping next year will not need to buy extra licenses for Microsoft Corp.
World,"India #39;s most wanted, most brutal and most celebrated bandit has been killed in a shoot-out with police after more than 30 years on the run."
World,"World News: Bangkok, Oct 19 : Suspected avian influenza virus claimed 23 tigers in a private zoo in Thailand, officials said here Tuesday."
Business,"Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a furniture maker and retailer, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings were little changed on lackluster consumer confidence "
Business,"IBM (IBM) and the rest of the tech industry might have a better year than most onlookers expected. IBM #39;s third-quarter earnings, released after US markets closed Monday, rose 15 from "
Sports,"Jerry Rice, 42, whose NFL-record 274 consecutive games catch streak ended earlier this season, was traded to Seattle late Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"Could the Xbox 2 be revealed in January? Bill Gates will be delivering the keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January 2005, and it is quite possibleeven likelythat "
Sports,Angry Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has vowed to stamp out childish acts of petulance at the club and warned striker Craig Bellamy to  quot;sort himself out.
World,"CHENNAI: None had really thought that the elusive Kuse Muniswamy Veerappan would ever be caught. But after five decades of this menace in the jungles bordering Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala and 120 killings "
World,"ANIMAL rights campaigners today claimed Japan has illegally killed hundreds of whales in an Australian sanctuary, and launched legal action aimed at stopping the hunt."
Business," The record level of debt being carried by American households and soaring home prices do not appear to represent serious threats to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday."
World," Blacks prefer Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry over President Bush by a nearly 4 to 1 margin, though their support for the Democrat is down slightly from the backing Al Gore received in 2000, according to a poll released Tuesday."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a higher than expected quarterly profit as strength in  its finance arm once again offset a loss in its automotive  business."
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> on Tuesday  said quarterly net income rose 42 percent, in line with a  higher than expected forecast the company gave last week,  helped by strong sales in the United States and a tax benefit."
Sports,"TAMPA, Fla. Soccer coach Tom Fitzgerald has died after a motorcycle accident in Tampa, Florida. He was 53. Fitzgerald coached the University of Tampa to the NCAA Division Two soccer championship in 1994, then led UCLA to the Division One title in 2002."
Business,"A decline in some prices tempered a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and fuel oil. Housing construction fell by 6 percent."
Business,"Oil prices fell again Tuesday, with U.S. light crude sinking to about \$53 a barrel, despite persistent supply worries and an attack on a key Iraqi pipeline."
Business,"Ford was buoyed again by strong results at its financial services arm, even though its worldwide automotive operations lost \$609 million."
World," Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2 percent in September as a decline in prices for new cars and airline fares helped to temper a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and fuel oil.    The rise in the Consumer Prices Index, the government's most closely watched inflation barometer, came after prices edged up by 0.1 percent in August, the Labor Department reported Tuesday..."
World," Investors bid stocks higher Tuesday as oil prices declined and earnings results from a number of companies, including International Business Machines Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc., topped Wall Street's expectations..."
Sports,"NEW DELHI, DHAKA, DEC 5: The BCCI has deferred the departure of the Indian cricket team to Bangladesh for a two-Test tour after its players were issued a death threat by little-known Harkat-ul-Zihad in a letter to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka."
Business,"(October 19, 2004) - Constellation Brands Inc. has offered \$1.3 billion in cash to buy Robert Mondavi Corp.a California maker of table wines such as Woodbridge."
Business,"US consumer prices rose by 0.2 last month, a US government report showed this afternoon, but the core inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in five months."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. does not plan to change its per-processor software licensing model when hardware containing dual-core and multicore processor technology for the Windows platform becomes available next year.
Sports,"The Houston Astros apologized to the Cardinals on Monday, saying they erred a day earlier by showing a replay of St. Louis reliever Julian Tavarezs tantrum on the stadium scoreboard."
World,"Iraqi officials say insurgents fired mortars at an Iraqi National Guard headquarters in al-Mushahida, north of Baghdad Tuesday. Iraq #39;s Defense Ministry says four National Guard soldiers were killed and as "
World,Opposition leader Shimon Peres voiced fears today that Israeli extremists may try to assassinate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon because of their anger over his plan to withdraw settlers from the Gaza Strip.
Business,  It was supposed to be a tool to help people find stuff on their hard drives. But experts are warning that Google #39;s new search engine for computers may leave a person #39;s personal information at risk if they use shared computers.
Business,Sprint Corporation announces a loss of \$1.32 per share Tuesday despite strong sales for its third quarter. Sprint says the loss was caused by writing off \$3.
Business,"Ever since Napoleon described Britain as a  quot;nation of shopkeepers quot;, the golden rule for grocers has been: stock your shelves with goods that customers want, at prices they can afford."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s revised its outlook on Scottish Re Group Ltd. to stable from positive, citing Scottish Re #39;s (SCT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) agreement to acquire ING Groep #39;s "
Business,"US housing starts slowed by a larger-than-expected 6 percent in September after two months of gains, but permits granted to builders outpaced expectations, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Vivendi has announced that Half-Life 2, the sequel to one of the most popular PC titles ever, will be released on November 16. The original game was released back in 1998 and earned more than 50 game-of-the-year awards."
Sci/Tech,Record label EMI will release Robbie Williams #39; Greatest Hits on mobe and PDA-compatible Multimedia Memory Card (MMC) memory card from next month.
Sports, Monuments in New England are made from moments like the bookends David Ortiz gave the region on Monday. When has a baseball player had two walk off hits at frenzied Fenway Park on the same day in postseason play?
Sports,"India were denied the chance to push for a series-levelling victory in the second Test against Australia by the Chennai weather. India had gone into the final day on 19 without loss, needing 210 to win but heavy rain completely washed out play."
Sports,It #39;s about time that someone addressed the inherent lack of integrity in the failure of the University of Alabama to play UAB in football.
Sports,Free Agent; Keyon Dooling (G) - Free Agent; Damon Jones (G) - Free Agent; Christian Laettner (F) - Free Agent; Albert Miralles (F) - Trade 
Sports,Last year #39;s Melbourne Cup runner-up She #39;s Archie is in grave doubt to take her place in this year #39;s field after missing trackwork yesterday morning because of  quot;general soreness quot;.
Sports,Trade with Cleveland; Josh Davis (F) - Free Agent; Kirk Haston (F) - Free Agent; Kevin Ollie (G) - Trade with Cleveland; Brian 
Sports,Coach Mike Holmgren said Monday that defensive end Grant Wistrom will be sidelined four to six weeks with a small fracture in his left knee.
Sports,Free agent; Rodney Buford (G) - New Jersey; Nenad Krstic (C/F) - 2002 first round draft pick; Ron Mercer (G) - Free Agent; Jacque 
World,Al Jazeera television has aired footage of the British-Iraqi woman working as the head of Care International in Iraq who was kidnapped earlier on Tuesday.
World,"NEW DELHI : India #39;s most wanted criminal, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, has been shot dead after driving into a police trap. Veerapan, who has been accused of more than 100 "
World,"Myanmar #39;s Prime Minister Gen. Khin Nyunt, makes a point during a meeting with Singapore #39;s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in this Sept."
World,ASIO last night asked Spanish authorities to provide details of Australian phone numbers contacted by a group of seven alleged Islamic terrorists arrested across Spain on Monday.
World,The foreign ministers of Britain and Germany on Tuesday urged Iran to indefinitely suspend its nuclear program and avoid a showdown next month with the UN nuclear agency.
World,"Luxembourg - A Chinese businesswoman who fled Beijing #39;s one-child policy to give birth in Northern Ireland should be allowed to remain in Britain, the European Union #39;s highest court ruled on Tuesday."
World,"SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - The International Humane Society is taking a Japanese whaling company to court in Sydney on Tuesday, accusing it of killing whales in an Australian whale sanctuary."
World," Opposition leader Shimon Peres said  Tuesday he feared Israeli extremists might try to assassinate  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the target of growing far right  fury over a planned withdrawal from Gaza next year."
Business," Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, taking  U.S. crude below  $53 a barrel, on signs that energy costs are  slowing the economic growth that drove this year's sharp  increase in world fuel consumption."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as oil  prices declined and investors were encouraged by Monday's  stronger than expected earnings from technology bellwethers  International Business Machines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> and Texas  Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>"
Sci/Tech,Iomega on Friday introduced a new network-attached storage appliance for Windows networks in small and midsized businesses. The Iomega NAS 400r incorporates Serial ATA drives and uses Microsoft #39;s Windows Storage Server 2003 technology.
World," Myanmar's prime minister has been  ousted and put under house arrest after a lengthy power  struggle in which hard liners in the military government appear  to have come out on top, Thai officials and diplomats said on  Tuesday."
Business," The Bank of Canada raised its overnight  interest rate a quarter percentage point on Tuesday to 2.50  percent as expected, and made clear it would keep raising rates  even as it lowered its forecast for Canadian growth."
Business,"The record level of debt being carried by American households and soaring home prices do not appear to represent serious threats to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday."
Business,The European Union reached a settlement Tuesday of its long-running antitrust case against The Coca-Cola Co. under which the U.S. titan agreed to change sales practices that helped it win roughly half of the soft drink market in Europe.
Business,"US carmaker Ford Motor returns to profit, as the money it makes from lending to customers outweighs losses from selling vehicles."
World,"Uganda's security forces routinely torture suspects, the Human Rights Commission says in its annual report."
World,"The authorities in Brasov, central Romania, declare a rabies alert after an infected bear kills a man and injures others."
Sci/Tech," The bird flu epidemic that has killed 31 people in southeast Asia this year may also have killed 23 tigers at a zoo in eastern Thailand, a cabinet minister said Tuesday."
Business,"McDonald's rode strong U.S. sales to a 38 percent increase, its fifth straight quarter of increased profits since snapping out of a slump last year."
Sci/Tech,"com. Researchers can now say definitively that Mars once supported a watery environment, but whether the red planet could have ever supported life is still far from certain."
World,The tax bill passed last week that would reduce taxes at two military contractors by nearly \$500 million over 10 years.
Sports,"Bulawayo: England bowled out Zimbabwe to win their fourth ODI by 74 runs on Sunday to complete a 4-0 series whitewash. Darren Gough took four for 34 as England bowled out the hosts for 187, having set them a victory target of 262."
Business,"WASHINGTON : American consumer prices climbed a moderate 0.2 percent in the month to September, curbed by a slide in energy costs."
Business," General Motors faced massive demonstrations at its sites around Europe on Tuesday with worker representatives reporting a turnout of some 50,000 to protest against the company #39;s massive job reduction plans."
Business,"SCOTLAND #39;S property market is escaping the steepest UK-wide fall in house prices for nine years, it emerged today. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors #39; Housing Market Survey of Great Britain shows "
Business,"BRUSSELS, Oct 19 (AFP) - The European Union #39;s executive arm said Tuesday it had virtually wrapped up a settlement to a long-running dispute over anti-competitive retail practices by Coca-Cola."
Business,"Manpower Inc. (MAN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s second-largest staffing company, on Tuesday said third-quarter earnings nearly doubled on stronger currency "
Business, Stronger paper and wood product prices and higher office supply sales offset some losses from the hurricanes in the Southeast to more than double third quarter profits for Boise Cascade Corp.
Business,"Stuck in traffic each morning, 20-year-old Bill Dowd of Keansburg invariably turns on the Howard Stern radio show to hear the DJ #39;s usual assortment of raunchy humor."
Sci/Tech,Apple and U2 will reportedly team up to sell a special edition iPod promoting the band #39;s forthcoming album. The publication cites sources close to U2 and says  quot;the digital music player will come preloaded 
Sports,"With several starters sidelined recently and others playing with injuries, Redskins coach Joe Gibbs says the bye is coming at an ideal time."
World,"A senior figure in the Burmese military has been appointed to replace the prime minister, Khin Nyunt, Burmese state media has reported."
World,"NEW DELHIRobin Hood or brutal brigand, the legend of Indias most wanted man, will no doubt live on. Koose Muniswamy Veerappan and three accomplices fell Monday "
World,Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been charged by a British court with 16 offences including 10 of incitement to murder.
World,"A mortar attack on Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad killed at least six people Tuesday, the US military said. Iraqi security services, such as police stations and National "
Business,"Wells Fargo  amp; Co. (WFC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 4 US bank, on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose 12 percent, helped by growth in both lending and sales of new products to existing customers."
Sports,"  Malcolm Glazer, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner, has upped his stake in UK soccer organization Manchester United (UK:MNU) to 28."
Sci/Tech,"Two men accused of putting copied computer programmes on the internet saw themselves as ""latter-day Robin Hoods"", a court hears."
Business,  A federal judge Tuesday delayed the trial of former WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers until Jan. 17. The trial had been set to start Nov. 9. US District Court Judge Barbara Jones also denied Ebbers 
Business,"Boise Cascade Corp., a global distributor of office supplies and paper, technology products and office furniture, on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings more than doubled, driven by sales at the company #39;s office products distribution business."
Business,"  Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., whose recent deal with radio  quot;shock jock quot; Howard Stern rocked the broadcasting world, Tuesday said its subscription list has exceeded the 700,000 mark."
Sci/Tech,"Across our galaxy, the formation of planetary systems is typically a  quot;big mess quot; -- a violent, slam-bang process in which dust balls grow into mountainous asteroids that hurtle about like pinballs, repeatedly smashing each other to bits, scientists "
Sci/Tech,"Symbol Technologies Inc. is betting big on a new class of small PCs by introducing a  quot;durable quot; business-based model that sports Internet phone and wireless networking capabilities, plus a bar-code scanner or digital camera."
Sci/Tech,"The observations by NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope, linking with previous data from European satellites, demonstrated that the dust clouds in these proto-planetary disks did not steadily fade away over a few million years."
Sports,"It would be tempting to lump Adrian Mutu, the latest high-profile footballer to find himself in hot water, with the rest of the got-rich-too-quick brigade."
Sports,Melbourne Cup betting was thrown into disarray with equal favourite She #39;s Archie battling to be fit for the race in a fortnight.
World,THE South African government said yesterday it took  quot;strong exception quot; to comments by Haitian interim Prime Minister Gerard Latortue that President Thabo Mbeki #39;s granting of refuge to Jean-Bertrand Aristide allowed the ousted leader to sow discontent in 
World," Opposition leader Shimon Peres said Tuesday he feared Israeli extremists might try to assassinate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the target of growing far right fury over a planned withdrawal from Gaza next year."
Business," Shares in Pinault Printemps Redoute lost some luster despite the French luxury and retail group reporting a third quarter sales rise, as analysts pointed to slowing demand at the company's major stores in France."
World, U.S. based chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc. said it will spend about  #36;300 million over the next three years to increase output at its facilities in the northern Philippines.
World," HALIFAX (CP)   The cockpit voice recorder has been recovered from the wreckage of a crashed cargo plane, but is too badly damaged to be of use to investigators."
World," In a state flush with elderly voters concerned about the lack of flu vaccine, President Bush on Tuesday sought to allay fears about shortages that he says were caused by a ""major manufacturing defect"" but Democrats link to incompetence."
World, Relatives of people who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks vouch for President Bush or Democrat John Kerry in new TV ads that try to persuade voters that just one of the two would best lead the country in a time or terrorism.
World, Political strategists determined early on that this year's White House race would come down to a block of uncommitted or  quot;swing quot; voters in a smattering of US states.
World," Polls show Republican Pete Coors has pulled even with or even slightly ahead of Democrat Ken Salazar, but the closely watched race for Colorado's open Senate seat is still a tight one."
World," Investors bid stocks higher Tuesday as oil prices declined and earnings results from a number of companies, including International Business Machines Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc., topped Wall Street's expectations..."
Business,"LONDON, October 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, Merseyside are facing lay off tomorrow following strike action taken at the Bochum plant in Germany over the job losses announced there last week."
Business,"House prices in Britain fell at their steepest pace in nine years in the three months to September,adding to evidence that the property market is cooling and decreasing the possibility "
Sports,"Left for dead after a 19-8 shellacking on Sunday night, the Red Sox booked a return to New York with a second straight draining, pulsating, you #39;ve-got-to-be-kidding-me victory in the American League Championship Series."
Sports,"CHENNAI, OCTOBER 18: The question of picking or dropping Parthiv Patel for the third Test at Nagpur was one of the major topics that came up for discussion at the selection committee meeting on Monday at Chepauk at the end of the second Test."
World,JERUSALEM: Israeli prison authorities have received orders to prepare for the eventual internment of hundreds of settlers opposed to Ariel Sharon #39;s planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
World,COUNTER terrorist police are on standby to swoop on a Sydney man who was yesterday identified as being linked to an extremist group plotting to bomb the High Court in the Spanish capital Madrid.
Business,"GOLD Fields management may have only themselves to blame for yesterday #39;s bid by Harmony to take over their company, a move which, if successful, is likely to cost them their jobs."
Business,"AILING supermarkets group Sainsbury #39;s is slashing its dividend, axing 750 head office jobs and pouring 3,000 new staff on to the shop floor in a last-ditch attempt to revive its fortunes."
Business,COLES Myer was weighing up its options last night as the ding-dong auction for pubs group Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality got dirty.
Business,"October 19th, 2004 - A popular car for celebrities seems to be a popular car for thieves as well. The Cadillac Escalade has the highest theft rate of new cars today."
Sci/Tech,"Company(TM), today introduced the first in a new family of durable enterprise digital assistant (EDA) products specifically designed for business essential applications within the enterprise environment."
Sci/Tech,"Good Technology says the latest release of its wireless messaging and data access software supports two new Windows Mobile devices -- the Samsung SPH-i700 and the HP iPAQ h6315 -- and adds Wi-Fi connectivity, more Outlook features, and boasts a 300 "
Sports,"BRONX, New York (Ticker) -- For the second straight night, David Ortiz gave the Boston Red Sox fans hope. After hitting a two-run homer in the 12th inning Sunday, Ortiz #39;s bloop single in the 14th scored the "
Sports,"Carlos Beltran sent Minute Maid Park into a frenzy. He drove Julian Tavarez a little crazy, too. Beltran struck again Sunday, homering in a record fifth straight postseason game, sending the Houston Astros over the St."
Sports,STARCRAFT #39;s shaky hold on favouritism for Saturday #39;s \$3 million WS Cox Plate was further destabilised when he drew barrier one in the final field of 13 acceptors yesterday.
Sports,"Scrum half Chris Whitaker has been ruled out of Australia #39;s rugby tour to Europe next month, compounding selection problems for the Wallabies."
Sports,"The Greek Parliament received a report Tuesday which examined state funding for a business owned by Christos Tsekos, the former coach of Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou, who are themselves under investigation for avoiding drug tests "
Sci/Tech,New observations of dust around young stars suggest collisions of large asteroid-like objects and fledgling planets are frequent. But that doesn #39;t likely stop the formation 
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
World,"INDIA #39;S most wanted bandit has been killed in a jungle shoot-out with police after more than 30 years on the run. Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, 60, had been accused of murdering police officers, slaughtering elephants and kidnapping a movie star."
World,"JOHN Howard has vowed to create a more active and pragmatic relationship with Indonesia, including the possibility of increasing counter-terrorism co-operation with the most controversial arm of the Indonesian military, Kopassus."
World," Avian influenza has killed 23 tigers and sickened 30 more at a private zoo in eastern Thailand, Thai officials said on Tuesday."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin predicted that the aim of the latest attacks in Iraq is to prevent US President George W. Bush from being re-elected.
World,A SENIOR Japanese official has dismissed Australia #39;s Southern Ocean whale sanctuary as legally baseless and insisted that his country will continue taking minke whales in the area.
Sci/Tech," Singapore will next year introduce jail terms and stiff fines for people who break software and Internet copyright laws, the government warned."
Sci/Tech," Dell remains on top of the worldwide market, research shows."
Sci/Tech," LG Electronics Inc., South Korea's biggest maker of home appliances, said Tuesday its third quarter net profits rose more than 30 percent on brisk sales of mobile phones."
Sci/Tech," Apple on Tuesday announced that its Xserve RAID storage system is now available with up to 5.6 terabytes (TB) of storage capacity    up from 3.5TB in previous models. Apple has also received certification for the Xserve RAID from Cisco and SUSE Linux, and has optimized the RAID system to work with Apple's own Xsan Storage Area Network (SAN) file system."
Sci/Tech, The company says it will offer the same per processir software licensing model for hardware containing dual core and multicore technology.
Sci/Tech," Apple on Tuesday added a 1.8GHz single processor Power Mac G5 desktop computer to its arsenal. The US #36;1,499 system is offered alongside dual processor computers running at 1.8GHz, 2.0GHz and 2.5GHz."
Sci/Tech,Eleven firms are barred as part of action against scams which left dial-up net users with big bills.
Sci/Tech,"The pink slips are flying into mailboxes and jobs are flying out of the country. But there are signs that give reason for some optimism in the tech sector. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,The public is being asked to help with a major survey into Britain's owl population.
World," Opposition leader Shimon Peres said  on Tuesday he feared Israeli extremists might try to  assassinate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the target of growing  far right fury over a planned withdrawal from Gaza next year."
World,Former army general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is due to be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Wednesday.
World,A former president and former foreign minister of Bangladesh are attacked in the north of the country.
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft's ousted CEO walks away with a severance package in excess of \$16 million.
Sci/Tech,"Plus: IBM net income inches higher, despite legal bill...Nokia sees lower profit but strong sales...Adobe strong despite drop."
Business,"IBM dispelled some of the gloom surrounding the tech industry #39;s third quarter performance yesterday, when it reported strong results for the period and raised expectations for the full year performance on the back of the just finished period."
Business,"PC shipments have started to ease off, as expected, but the worldwide PC market remained fairly strong in the third quarter, according to research from IDC and Gartner."
Business,American chipmaker Texas Instruments Philippines Inc. (TIPI) is spending as much as P16.95 billion or \$300 million over the next two to three years to expand the production output of its 
Business,"The AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000, also announced today, provides businesses and consumers with world-class performance and enables a more secure computing environment."
Business,"Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (SIRI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its subscriber base has exceeded 700,000 and repeated that it is on track to meet its full-year target of 1 million subscribers."
Sci/Tech,"Following todays launch of Robbie Williams Greatest Hits album, digital music lovers or more importantly in this case mobile phone users will be able to buy the new album from Carphone Warehouse following a deal with EMI."
Sci/Tech,"In the name of developing simpler voice over IP solutions, Vonage Holdings has teamed with Boingo Wireless. Initially, the companies will target business travelers with Boingo #39;s Wi-Fi service and Vonage #39;s SoftPhone service."
Sci/Tech,"SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Technology, Inc., the industry standards-based leader in wireless messaging and corporate data access, announced today that Otis Spunkmeyer has selected the "
Sports,"Although the hours leading up to each game were significantly different, the end result was identical for New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera."
Sports,The Evening Standard reports that London will use television coverage from Mondays parade of Olympians to convince Olympic leaders of Britains enthusiasm to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Sports,"Wide receiver Jerry Rice officially will become a member of the Seattle Seahawks today, provided that he passes a physical and the league approves a trade agreed to late Monday night sending "
Sports,"In a transaction that infuses familiarity and speed into the Ravens #39; stagnant passing game, Baltimore signed wide receiver Patrick Johnson on Monday to a one-year contract."
Sports, The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Patrick Johnson to his second stint with the team.
World,"Israel #39;s military is worried significant numbers of soldiers will heed a call by prominent rabbis to refuse orders to evacuate Jewish settlers, officials said on Tuesday, and "
Sports, The Buffalo Sabres will lay off about 25 employees by the end of November if there is no resolution to the month old NHL labor dispute.
Business,"BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Wachovia Corporation says it will build a 400 (M) million dollar data center off Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham."
Sports, Top seeded Amelie Mauresmo withdrew from the Swisscom Challenge on Tuesday because of a strained thigh muscle.
Sports," Venus Williams avenged her controversial  exit from this year's Wimbledon tournament with a 6 2, 6 2,  victory over Croatia's Karolina Sprem at the Zurich Challenge  Tuesday."
Sports," Olympic 400 meter relay gold medallist  Alvin Harrison has accepted a four year ban for drugs  violations, the United States Anti Doping Agency said on  Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data."
Sci/Tech,"By MARK JEWELL    BOSTON (AP) -- Online retailer Buy.com is inviting itself into the expanding social networking scene, acquiring a Web site that rewards members with checks or gift certificates if they persuade others to buy their favorite products.    The purchase of Metails.com piggybacks on a growing phenomenon: online services that link people with common interests and friends, creating bonds that transcend social, economic and geographic boundaries..."
World, Democratic state education superintendent Inez Tenenbaum is giving Republicans an unexpectedly tough battle for a U.S. Senate seat in conservative South Carolina.
Business, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan  Greenspan said on Tuesday that he did not foresee big price  distortions developing in home prices and said Americans were  handling their debts well.
World," The U.S. general in charge of Baghdad  said Tuesday it would be at least another eight months before  the Iraqi capital had enough police, contradicting previous  U.S. claims that numbers were sufficient.  Maj. Gen. Pete Chiarelli, whose 1st Cavalry Division is  responsible for security in Baghdad and its suburbs    an area  of about six million people    said there were currently about  15,000 people working for the capital's force."
Sci/Tech,"AOL Europe Drops Overture for Google AdWords\\AOL Europe and Google today jointly announced a new multi-year agreement that will provide users of the AOL European services with targeted advertising from Google's AdWords advertisers. What does this mean? IT means when AOL Europe users do searches on AOL Europe, Google Adwords ..."
Sci/Tech,"LookSmart Appoints New CEO\\LookSmart announced today that David Hills has been appointed as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective October 25, 2004.  Mr. Hills will succeed Damian Smith, who has served as interim CEO since January 2004. Mr. Hills, 48, has nearly twenty-five years of experience in media sales, ..."
Business,"Not three weeks ago, Sean Harrigan launched his crusade against corporate malfeasance from one of the most powerful pulpits of all: the presidency of CalPERS, America #39;s largest pension fund with some \$177bn in assets."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft head honcho expected to use the spotlight at the Consumer Electronics Show to talk Xbox 2. The Consumer Electronics Association today announced the keynote speakers for the International Consumer 
Business,"LG Electronics Inc., South Korea #39;s biggest maker of home appliances, said Tuesday its third-quarter net profits rose more than 30 percent on brisk sales of mobile phones."
Business,"Sprint Corp. on Tuesday reported a larger loss in its third quarter, as it wrote off \$3.5 billion in value for its long-distance assets and suffered from disruptions caused by hurricanes."
Business,  The European Commission accepted a settlement of its five year antitrust investigation of Coca Cola Enterprises Inc.
Business,"Continental Airlines Inc. reported a \$16 million third-quarter loss on Tuesday, including \$22 million in special charges related to retirement of leased MD-80 aircraft, and said it expects to report losses in 2004 and in 2005 unless conditions improve."
Business,"A federal judge Tuesday delayed the trial of former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers until January, granting his lawyers more time to prepare their defense."
Business,"US car thieves looking for newer models prefer the Cadillac Escalade EXT, a luxury pickup, and the Nissan Maxima, a midsize sedan."
Business,Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the companies for information on their pension fund accounting.
Sci/Tech,"com October 19, 2004, 8:27 AM PT. Singer Robbie Williams #39; greatest hits album arrives in music shops today--as well as some phone shops."
Sci/Tech,"Karen Tegan-Padir, who was a Sun vice president that oversaw software engineering on the company #39;s Java 2 Enteprise Edition-based (J2EE) application server and other Java products, has left Sun to become Red Hat #39;s vice president of desktop infrastructure "
Sci/Tech,A likely cause of Genesis #39; failure appears to be four so-called gravity switches that were installed backward because of errors in Lockheed Martin #39;s design drawings.
Sports,"Olympic 400 meter relay gold medallist Alvin Harrison has accepted a four-year ban for drugs violations, the United States Anti-Doping Agency said on Tuesday."
Sports," Auburn is ranked fourth in the first Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Standings released today. Southern California is the top ranked team followed by Miami, Oklahoma and Auburn."
World,"Margaret Hassan, who #39;s head of Care International #39;s operations in Iraq, was taken in capital Baghdad by an Iraqi group who haven #39;t named themselves."
World,"India News: Chennai, Oct 19 : The Chief Ministers of both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have applauded the Special Task Force (STF) headed by Addl Director General Vijay Kumar and Superintendent of Police, Senthumari Kannan, for killing dreaded forest "
World,"The conservation group, Humane Society International (HIS), filed an application at the Australian Federal Court on Tuesday seeking a restraining order against the company involved."
Business," Shares of IBM  gained 4 percent on Tuesday after the world's largest computer company posted third quarter results that marked a recovery from a weak second quarter performance, Wall Street commentators said."
Business," The Bank of Canada boosted its overnight rate by a quarter point to 2.5 percent, and suggested more hikes are coming in the near future."
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> on Tuesday  said quarterly net income rose 42 percent helped by strong  sales in the United States and a tax benefit."
Business," Wine and beer distributor  Constellation Brands Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STZ.N</A> on Tuesday said it launched  an unsolicited  $970 million offer for winemaker Robert Mondavi  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOND.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOND.O</A>."
Business," Altria Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MO.N</A>, on Tuesday  posted higher quarterly profit, as higher income from its stake  in brewer SABMiller Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SAB.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SAB.L</A>, a lower tax rate  and the weak  dollar offset weakness in domestic tobacco and its Kraft food  business."
Business," U.S. stocks were flat on Tuesday after  a strong opening as declines in health insurers offset  better than expected earnings from tech bellwethers IBM Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> and Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>."
Business," RadioShack Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RSH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RSH.N</A>, the No. 3  U.S. electronics retailer, on Tuesday posted a 22 percent rise  in third quarter profit due to strong wireless sales and cost  controls, but its shares slipped as it kept its 2004 earnings  outlook unchanged."
World,"The government is ""very sympathetic"" to a U.S. request for British troops in southern Iraq to be moved closer to Baghdad to free up American forces for anti-insurgency operations, British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said Tuesday."
Business,"Continental Airlines (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a third-quarter loss, reversing a year-earlier profit, as it was hurt by record-high fuel "
Business,"  SEI Investments (SEIC) on Tuesday reported third quarter net income of  $45.4 million, or 43 cents per share, up from  $35."
Business,"AP, October 19, 2004, 8:54 am) It seems as though lots of people want a Cadillac Escalade EXT. But those who have one didn #39;t necessarily pay for it."
Sports, Former Olympic gold medalist Alvin Harrison accepted a four year suspension from the US Anti Doping Agency on Tuesday for drug violations uncovered in the BALCO case.
Sports,D-DAY looms for Darren Lehmann after captain Ricky Ponting was yesterday cleared to rejoin the Australian team for the fourth Test.
World,"A stepped-up US campaign against insurgents must not be allowed to alienate the Iraqi public, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said Tuesday."
Business,"Employees at General Motors #39; Opel plant in Bochum, Germany, refused to resume work yesterday, extending a stoppage that began last Thursday in protest at the carmaker #39;s plan to cut jobs, a union official said."
Business,"Intel Corp. trimmed the prices of its mobile processor lines on Sunday, lowering the prices of both its Pentium M microprocessors and members of its Centrino platform."
Business,"LG Electronics Inc., Korea #39;s second-largest electronics-maker, yesterday reported a 36 percent increase in its third-quarter profits, beating analyst forecasts thanks to a jump in its mobile phone handset sales."
Business,"Wine and beer distributor Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it launched an unsolicited \$970 million offer for winemaker Robert Mondavi Corp."
Business,"Prudential, the UK #39;s second largest insurer, shocked its shareholders today by asking them to fund a 1bn expansion plan. The company has invited investors to buy one new share for every six they own at a reduced price of 308p."
Business,Drilling contractor Ensco International Inc. on Tuesday said its earnings fell 7 percent in the third quarter on charges from damage caused by Hurricane Ivan and from less use of its deepwater drilling rig during the period.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Cisco are integrating their security technologies in an effort to isolate computers that are infected with viruses or have other security risks -- thus preventing them from spreading the danger to corporate networks.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday agreed to require only a single license for server software that runs on computers powered by a new generation of chips "
Sci/Tech,"Swiss Federal President Joseph Deiss, French President Jacques Chirac and Spanish King Juan Carlos, from left to right, visit the  quot;Atlas quot; experimental area and assembly hall for the biggest superconducting magnets ever built, during the official CERN #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"BOSTONMicrosoft Corp. announced Tuesday an early beta of a new rich client for its Live Communications Server product designed to unite instant messaging with telephony and video, and to embed such technologies in other applications."
Sports,"Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira, already ruled out of Wednesday #39;s Champions League match against Panathinaikos, is a major doubt for Sunday #39;s Premier League clash with Manchester United."
Sports,"  Venus Williams avenged her controversial loss at this year #39;s Wimbledon tournament with a 6 2, 6 2 victory over Karolina Sprem at the Swisscom Challenge on Tuesday."
Sports,"Brandon Johnson, a starting safety with the University of Tennessee football team, was suspended indefinitely because he fired a gun into the air near campus."
Sports, Missouri running back Damien Nash didn #39;t start against Texas on Saturday because he had inflammation in his right knee after getting banged up against Baylor a week earlier.
World,"India #39;s most wanted fugitive, accused of more than 100 murders and on the run for decades, has been shot dead after driving into an elaborate police trap."
World,The arrests of seven Islamic extremists in four Spanish locations foiled plans to blow up Madrid #39;s National Court. El Mundo said the detainees had intended to buy 1000kg of explosives from Basque group ETA 
World,"A former general with a doctorate in economics takes power in Indonesia on Wednesday, facing the challenge of translating a landslide election victory into action on economic growth and against Islamic militancy."
Sci/Tech, Alternative power source for notebook PCs won't be available next year.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.  on Tuesday agreed to require only a single license for server software that runs on computers powered by a new generation of chips that squeeze multiple processors into a single package.
Sci/Tech," Financial services firms like Citigroup (NYSE: C   News), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC   News), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MWD   News) want to offer just about everything. To do this requires huge investments in Information Technologies (IT). That's good news for enterprise software companies that focus on the financial services industry, such as Advent Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVS   News) and SunGard (NYSE: SDS   News)."
Sci/Tech," With oil reaching a record high  #36;54 a barrel and natural gas doubling in price in the last two years, renewable energy is looking a lot better  #151; not just on environmental merits but on price."
Sci/Tech," New observations of dust around young stars suggests collisions of large asteroid like objects and fledgling planets are frequent. But that doesn't likely stop the formation of rocky planets like Earth, a process that may well be common, the results suggest."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Featuring rare praise for <em>Reg</em> hack
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on  Tuesday agreed to require only a single license for server  software that runs on computers powered by a new generation of  chips that squeeze multiple processors into a single package."
Business,"US giant Dell was the sector leader with 16.8 of the market, the Gartner research institute said today. Unit sales came to 46.9 million in the July-September period against 42."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO Constellation Brands, a big player in the beer, wine and liquor business, says it has bid 970 (m) million dollars for California-based winemaker Robert Mondavi."
Sci/Tech,"Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) has confirmed that Half-Life 2, developed by Valve Software, has gone gold with a planned retail street date of November 16, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"com October 19, 2004, 8:15 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,"Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Juventus and French international striker David Trezeguet underwent surgery Tuesday on his injured left shoulder."
World,Furious British Labour politicians have warned Prime Minister Tony Blair that they have drawn a line in the sand over an American request for the deployment of more British troops.
World,An animal rights group claimed Tuesday Japan has illegally killed hundreds of whales in an Australian whale sanctuary and launched legal action aimed at stopping the hunt.
Sports,"LONDON Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer has added to his Manchester United holdings for the third straight day, continuing to fuel speculation of a takeover bid."
Sports,"Arsenal, so far unstoppable in the English Premiership after a sequence of 49 unbeaten games, travel to Greece in a further attempt to reproduce their domestic flair in Europe and convince the sceptics that they are credible challengers for the Champions "
Sports,"ST. LOUIS _ The problem for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was not its offense Monday night. It was the defense, specifically the pass defense."
World,"Thousands are going hungry in the Andean mountain region of southern Peru, says the World Food Programme."
Sci/Tech,A study on software licensing shows that companies are getting ahead of their customers on subscription-based billing.
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft's ousted CEO walks away with a severance package in excess of \$16 million.
Sci/Tech,FCC chairman tells VoIP industry that government shouldn't create too many rules to govern the technology's growth.
Sci/Tech,Theater-quality systems and other entertainment are coming to the car. But will wireless file swapping wreak havoc during rush hour?
Sci/Tech,The dress code for the U.S. Navy has gotten a little update to bring it into the 21st century.
Sci/Tech,"The company signs on an Indian cellular provider, looking to capitalize on the country's fast-growing wireless market."
Sci/Tech,"The holiday season is bringing a smaller price tag for the lowest-end iBook, among other treats from the computer maker."
Sci/Tech,"The memory card version of singer Robbie Williams' greatest hits album will cost about \$54, roughly three times as much as the CD."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint Corp. reported Tuesday a \$1.91 billion net loss for the third quarter, due to a previously announced re-evaluation of its long distance network assets, but beat analysts' expectations for the quarter."
Business," Mexico's Bimbo, the world's No. 3  bread maker, is expected to start turning around its ailing  U.S. unit next year, aided by new technology to improve  distribution and by the partial closure of a tough competitor,  according to analysts."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is developing a new front-end application for its upcoming Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005 instant messaging server that links LCS 2005 with end-users' telephones.
Sci/Tech,"EMC Corp. revenue for the third quarter grew 34 percent year-on-year, driven by software and services sales, the company reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Mitsubishi's new technology should lead to handsets with high-resolution cameras by next year.
Business,US stocks were flat on Tuesday after a strong opening as declines in health insurers offset better-than-expected earnings from tech bellwethers IBM Corp.
Business,"US regulators asked automotive giants General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. for information on how they account for pension and health care plans, the companies said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said it is launching a desktop application that aims to seamlessly integrate e mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, traditional phone service and Internet based calling."
Sci/Tech," Terrorists who alter their fingerprints have about an even chance of slipping past U.S. border watch list checks because the government is using a two fingerprint system instead of one that relies on all 10 prints, a lawmaker said in a letter he made public yesterday to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge."
Business," Wells Fargo   Co.  and U.S. Bancorp , two of the largest U.S. banks, on Tuesday both said third quarter profit rose 12 percent."
World, The pound stabilised after falling due to continued weaknesses in British economic data.
World," Osama bin Laden is unlikely to be hiding in Pakistan's tribal region near the Afghan border, the top military commander in the area said on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. consumer prices rose a mild 0.2  percent last month, but a sharp jump in lodging costs pushed  core inflation unexpectedly ahead at its quickest pace in five  months, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Business," Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, taking  U.S. crude below  $53 a barrel, on signs that high energy costs  are slowing the economic growth that has fueled this year's  sharp increase in world oil consumption."
World, Two newspaper reporters who went to see the Boss perform at a political fund raising concert got in trouble with their own boss.
Business," U.S. regulators asked automotive giants  General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>and Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> for  information on how they account for pension and health care  plans, the companies said on Tuesday."
Business," Wells Fargo   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WFC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WFC.N</A> and U.S.  Bancorp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=USB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">USB.N</A>, two of the largest U.S. banks, on Tuesday both  said third quarter profit rose 12 percent."
Business," Declining U.S. natural gas production  and concerns about output cuts in the Gulf of Mexico after  Hurricane Ivan last month should keep gas prices near record  highs heading into winter, industry experts say."
Business,"Buoyed again by strong results at its financial services arm, Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it swung to a profit of \$266 million in the third quarter even though its worldwide automotive operations lost \$609 million."
Business,Safeway Inc.'s third-quarter profit shrank by 21 percent as the supermarket giant continued to absorb financial aftershocks from a devastating strike in Southern California earlier this year.
Business,"McDonald's Corp. rode strong U.S. sales to a 42 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, its fifth straight quarter of increased profits since snapping out of a slump last year."
World,Coca Cola is to allow rivals' drinks in its branded coolers as part of a deal with EU anti-trust watchdogs.
World," More than 47 million Americans receiving Social Security will get a 2.7 percent increase   an extra  $25, on average   in their monthly checks next year, but much of the increase will be eaten up by higher Medicare premiums.    The Social Security Administration announced the cost of living adjustment Tuesday, and the increase will start showing up in checks in January..."
World, Investors bid stocks higher Tuesday as oil stepped back from its highs and earnings results from companies including International Business Machines Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc...
World," Insurgents abducted the local director of CARE International from her car in Baghdad on Tuesday, targeting a charity worker who has championed ordinary Iraqis for decades. In new violence, mortar attacks killed an American contractor and at least four Iraqi National Guard members and wounded 80 Iraqis, the U.S..."
World," After spending time at a treatment center for an eating disorder, Mary Kate Olsen is under heavy scrutiny during her freshman year at New York University.    Her publicist, Michael Pagnotta, denied Tuesday a report on NBC's ""Today"" show that the 18 year old actress had suffered a setback and returned to Los Angeles..."
Business,"South African PC demand looks set to keep pace with the good worldwide demand, with rand strength, product bundling "
Business,"Two more former natural gas traders for El Paso Corp. have pleaded guilty to reporting bogus deals in a widening investigation of the industry, the US Attorney #39;s Office said."
Sci/Tech,"With the expected arrival of dual-core processors from both Intel and AMD next year, Microsoft faced a licensing dilemma -- do right by customers by charging for only the physical processors "
Sci/Tech,"Achin for some Robbie but your iPod is in the shop? Fret not, for Robbie Williams new album is being made available on MMC multimedia cards."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 19, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Apple Computer today added a new entry-level model to its Power Mac G5 line, unveiling a desktop machine with a single 1.8 GHz processor that sells for \$1,499."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer on Tuesday added a 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac G5 desktop to its 64-bit Power Mac G5 line priced at \$1,499. The new 1.8 GHz Power Mac G5 features 6.4GB per second of fast memory bandwidth "
Sports,"Curt Schilling isn #39;t going to let an injured ankle get in the way of a shot at redemption. Acquired this past offseason to help the Boston Red Sox finally get past the New York Yankees, the hard-throwing "
Sports,Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is set to miss Sunday #39;s trip to Manchester United as well as the Champions League game with Panathinaikos.
World,Kidnappers seized the British-Iraqi head of an international charity group in Baghdad on Tuesday and later she was shown sitting anxiously and alone in a video broadcast by an Arabic television station.
World,"Dr Rajkumar who spent around 118 days in captivity with Veerappan, had said in a press conference soon after his release that there was a human being within the bandit."
World,"BAGHDAD (Iraq): The top Fallujah negotiator in peace talks with the government dashed hopes of resuming talks soon despite his release Monday by US and Iraqi authorities, saying negotiations remain suspended."
World,Britain and Germany today warned Iran to comply with international demands over its suspected nuclear weapons programme. Tehran has yet to honour a deal it agreed a 
Business," Yesterday, in writing about the rise in oil prices  which have roughly doubled in a year  I noted,  quot;No one saw it coming."
Business,US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Tuesday that he did not foresee big price distortions developing in home prices and said Americans were handling their debts well.
Sci/Tech,"Life 2 will be available worldwide on November 16, according to Vivendi, the game #39;s publisher. Serious PC gamers will want to reserve a copy from their favorite game supplier or download an encrypted copy from the game maker."
Sci/Tech,"Robbie Williams #39; upcoming Greatest Hits album will be available on memory card, according to label EMI. While the card will cost nearer 30, rather than the 12."
Sports," Johnny Damon speaks the truth. Quoth the hairy one after Game 5,  quot;We #39;re going in there with no pressure. It #39;s something we #39;re not supposed to do."
World,Insurgents fired mortars at an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad. The Defense Ministry says four people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
World,Blair says move driven by need to secure the area before Iraq #39;s Jan. elections; critics say it is more about US elections in Nov. British troops currently deployed in central Iraq are likely  quot;heading for an 
World,"19 October 2004 - Concerned by reports of the dismissal and detention of the Prime Minister of Myanmar, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called on the country #39;s authorities to remain committed to the process of national reconciliation "
Sci/Tech,A Melbourne financial manager faces a hefty prison sentence after stealing AU\$1m from his clients and handing it over to Nigerian advance fee fraudsters.\
Sci/Tech," Celtel, a pan African mobile phone operator, is to float on the London Stock Exchange early next year in a move that will value the stake of Mohamed Ibrahim, a former technical director of BT Cellnet and founder of the mobile group, at up to  pound;275m ( #36;496m)."
World," US auto giant General Motors has joined with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) to make a hybrid fuel bus in China next year to promote the technology for cleaner, more efficient vehicles, state press reported."
World," Israel has violated international law by systematically destroying Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip town of Rafah in a bid to create a buffer zone along the border with Egypt, according to a human rights report released Monday."
Sports, Ann Strother had 16 points and Charde Houston added 14 to lead No. 8 Connecticut to a 75 36 victory over Holy Cross on Sunday.
Business,"PC shipments grew between nearly 10 and 12 percent in the third quarter, paced by shipments to enterprise organizations, according to announcements from two market-research firms on Tuesday."
Business,HOUSTON Two former El Paso Corporation natural gas traders have pleaded guilty in Houston to making false reports used to calculate the commodity #39;s index price.
Business,"Constellation Brands Inc., an international producer and marketer of wine, spirits and beers, said Tuesday that it had made a \$970 million cash bid to acquire The Robert Mondavi Corp."
Business,"(Buffalo, NY, October 19, 2004) - - If you #39;re eligible for Social Security, Uncle Sam says expect a bigger check this year. But don #39;t get too excited."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox are to send hobbled star Curt Schilling to the mound Tuesday night against the New York Yankees, whose 3 0 lead in the best of seven AL championship series is down to 3 2 after back to back marathon games. But rain in the forecast could make for another long night of delays or earn both teams some much needed rest."
Sci/Tech,"Boingo Wireless and Vonage are teaming to provide voice over Wi-Fi service as a complement to traditional VoIP. Initially, the companies will collaborate on a service bundle that combines Vonage #39;s "
World,"British authorities on Tuesday charged radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri with urging followers to kill non-Muslims, inciting racial hatred and other offences in an indictment that pre-empts a US bid to extradite the fiery preacher."
Sports," Venus Williams reached the second round of the Swisscom Challenge with a 6 2, 6 2 victory Tuesday over Karolina Sprem, who upset her in the second round at Wimbledon."
Sci/Tech,"Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and quiet. Until the yelling starts."
Sports," HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., (Sports Network) - New York Jets wide  receiver Santana Moss is probable for Sunday's AFC East  showdown against the red-hot New England Patriots. Both teams  are undefeated and will square off at Gillette Stadium in  Foxboro, MA."
Sports,"23 year-old RDD Finnish driver won his first international title last weekend in Valencia, becoming the new World Series by Nissan champion."
World," Spanish police arrested eight suspected Islamic extremists believed to be plotting a bomb attack on the National Court, Spain's highest criminal court, Interior Minister Jose Antonio Alonso said."
Business," Frank L. VanderSloot sells items like Classic Tooth Polish ( #36;3 a tube), Replenex (90 glucosamine pills for  #36;10) and Nicole Miller Timeless Age Defying Serum ( #36;18 a bottle). He doesn't hit the road himself to ring doorbells. At 56, his sales days are far behind him. He leaves the pitching to an army of part time hucksters who sell these and 350 other household and ""health"" products for Melaleuca, his privately held firm in Idaho Falls, Idaho."
Business,General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission has asked them to provide information on their pension and retiree health care plans as part of an inquiry into how companies prepare estimates used to calculate pension costs.
Business,"Continental Airlines (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a third-quarter loss, reversing a year-earlier profit amid record-high fuel prices, and warned "
Business,"Michael Heaton, participates in the Million Worker March, near the Lincoln Memorial, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Washington. Hundreds of blue-collar workers gathered for the Million Worker March on Sunday, demanding "
Sci/Tech,"Robbie Williams #39; Greatest Hits album is to be sold in memory card format for mobile phones and hand-held computers. It is believed to be the first time a major artist has sold music on the small, portable format."
Sci/Tech,"Apple on Tuesday added a 1.8GHz single-processor Power Mac G5 desktop computer to its arsenal. The US\$1,499 system is offered alongside dual-processor computers running at 1.8GHz, 2.0GHz and 2.5GHz."
Sci/Tech,"These new iBooks pack a lot of power in to a durable, polycarbonate plastic enclosure. Starting at \$999, the new iBooks come standard with Airport Extreme built in."
Sports,"3) Rain may postpone Game 6. Do the Sox still have a chance if rain breaks their momentum? Yes, a day of rest would help the Sox, too."
Sports,Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho refused to talk about shamed striker Adrian Mutu ahead of the Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow.
Sports,Malcolm Glazer today increased his stake in Manchester United for the third time in as many days - and moved a step closer to launching a takeover bid.
Sports,Celtic captain Jackie McNamara admits even if his team-mates produce their best on Wednesday night it might not be good enough for victory.
World,"European Union aid commissioner Poul Nielson said Tuesday he was  quot;appalled quot; at the abduction of the British-born head of CARE International #39;s Iraq operations, Margaret Hassan."
World,A former general with a doctorate in economics is to be sworn-in as Indonesia #39;s first popularly elected president. . Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has enjoyed a distinguished career in the military and politics.
World,A new round of peace talks between Sudan #39;s government and rebels in the Darfur region will deal with security arrangements so thousands of people can return to their villages 
Business,DETROIT The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked General Motors and Ford to provide information on their pension and retiree health care plans.
Business,"Love him or hate him, he delivers the goods. Howard Stern #39;s five-year deal with Sirius Satellite Radio (nasdaq: SIRI - news - people ) helped it to add more than 69,000 new subscribers in September to pass the 700,000 mark."
Sci/Tech,"The business of building planets is messier and more chaotic than scientists realized, according to new observations from NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope."
Sports,"The Astros have counted Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott and Randy Johnson among their postseason starting pitchers. Though Backe didn #39;t get the victory in the Astros #39; 3-0 win over St."
Sports," When Bowl Championship Series officials made yet another change to their formula earlier this year, the intent was to avoid the controversial results which have affected three of the past four seasons."
Sports,"There is a certain gloom and doom feeling in the Windy City these days, as the beloved Chicago Bears are reeling. With franchise quarterback Rex Grossman "
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government yesterday rejected claims from opposition lawmakers that a redeployment of British troops in Iraq would be a political show of support for the administration of US President George W. Bush before presidential 
Business,"MetLife Inc. said on Tuesday that it paid brokers and consultants about \$25 million last year in  quot;contingent payments, quot; which are the subject of a probe by New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer."
Business,"The Midwest Consumer Price Index was 183.6 in September, up from 179.5 in September 2003, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday."
Business,"Two separate reports indicate that Dell has continued to hold--and even extended--its lead in the PC market, defined as desktops, mobile computers (not PDAs), and x86 servers."
Business,"If your on Social Security, expect fatter checks next year as benefits rise nearly \$25 a month. The government today reports more than 47 million Americans will start seeing the increase in their January checks, but some say that money wont go far."
Business,"El Paso Corp. employees Donald Guilbault and William Ham have pleaded guilty to making false reports used to calculate the index price of natural gas, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft announced that it will continue its per-processor licensing model with the introduction of dual-core and multicore processors.
Sci/Tech,AMD intends to hold the performance crown for desktop processors with today #39;s introduction of the Athlon 64 4000 (2.4 GHz) and FX-55 (2.
Sci/Tech,"Symbol Technologies, Inc. has introduced the first in a new family of what they call durable enterprise digital assistant (EDA) products specifically designed for business essential applications within the enterprise environment."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computers #39; latest iBook range is the fastest to date. Still lacking in raw speed compared to Intel Centrino-based laptops, the consumer model is available from just 636 (ex."
Sci/Tech,"To hold the interest of key parties, especially developers, Microsoft will release the first Community Technical Preview (CTP), or advanced beta release, of the database."
Sports, Calgary Stampeders running back Joffrey Reynolds and defensive back Joey Boese were among the CFL Players of the Week announced Tuesday.
Sports,"Venus Williams reached the second round of the Swisscom Challenge with a 6-2, 6-2 victory Tuesday over Karolina Sprem, who upset her in the second round at Wimbledon."
Sports,"ROME, Oct 19 - Unbeaten AC Milan and FC Barcelona meet in the battle for control of UEFA Champions League Group F at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday."
Sports,"Bill Cowher is no longer 0-for-Texas. He beat Dallas for the first time, running his record against the Cowboys to 1-2. That leaves the Houston Texans as the only team in the NFL a Cowher team has not beaten."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair tonight vowed the Government would do all it could to help free an aid chief kidnapped in Baghdad. Margaret Hassan, who heads Care Internationals operation "
World,"Myanmar #39;s Prime Minister Khin Nyunt was removed from office Tuesday and placed under house arrest by the country #39;s military junta, the BBC reported."
World, Britain gave the strongest signal yet on Tuesday that it will agree to a United States request to move its troops in Iraq to support American military operations as pressure builds on Prime Minister Tony Blair to reject the overture.
World,"Lab test confirmed that 23 tigers in a private zoo in eastern Thailand have died of infecting with avian influenza virus, officials said here on Tuesday."
Sports,"It took nearly 11 hours and 26 innings for the Red Sox to shed the humiliation of falling behind 3-0 in a best-of-seven ALCS via an unholy 19-8 shellacking, but shed it they did."
Sports,"Madrid, Spain - Spanish youngster Rafael Nadal needed only an hour to push past Italy #39;s Davide Sanguinetti in straight sets on Tuesday and advance to the second round of the Madrid Masters."
Sports,"Maybe it #39;s too early to anoint Ben Roethlisberger as the next Dan Marino, but I have a feeling that his early success with the Pittsburgh Steelers is going to inspire some changes, perhaps "
Sports,Jose Mourinho believes he has enough firepower in Eidur Gudjohnsen and Mateja Kezman to see off the challenge of CSKA Moscow in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 19 (newratings.com) - US consumer prices increased by 0.2 in September this year, compared to an increase of 0.1 in the previous month."
Business,"With record-breaking oil prices nearing \$55 a barrel, just about everyone last week was worrying about them -- everyone, that is, except Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan."
Business,"Constellation Brands Inc. has made a \$970 million offer for Robert Mondavi Corp. in a bid to bolster its wine portfolio. Mondavi is in the midst of a management shakeup, and in a shift of corporate strategy "
Sci/Tech,"CUPERTINO, CaliforniaOctober 19, 2004Apple today unveiled the fastest, most affordable iBook G4 ever for consumers and education customers, featuring built-in AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802."
Sports,"ALAMEDA, Calif. - Jerry Rice is leaving the Bay Area, where he developed into the greatest receiver in NFL history with a relentless work ethic that still defines him today."
Sports,"Hours before Tuesday #39;s trade deadline, the Cowboys shipped Bryant to the Cleveland Browns for Quincy Morgan in a swap of receivers."
Sports,The battle for control of Champions League Group F match begins in earnest tomorrow when AC Milan host Barcelona at the San Siro stadium.
Sports," For the first time in three weeks, someone other than Saskatchewan running back Kenton Keith has captured CFL offensive player of the week honours."
Sports,Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho is refusing to let the drug scandal surrounding Romanian striker Adrian Mutu overshadow his side #39;s game with CSKA Moscow.
Sci/Tech,"Apple today added a 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac G5 desktop priced at just \$1,499 to its revolutionary 64-bit Power Mac G5 line, making the entry price even more affordable."
World,"In the lead up to his inauguration as Indonesian president tomorrow, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has remained tight-lipped about the make-up of his cabinet, and, as throughout the election campaign, any policy details."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A> on  Tuesday announced a faster version of its popular iBook  notebook personal computer and a less expensive model of its  PowerMac desktop line, as the computer maker gears up for the  holiday shopping season."
Business,"Don #39;t sweat the debt: Along with benign inflation and rising home prices, Alan Greenspan says personal debt is no threat to the US economy."
Business,"  Older Americans #39; Social Security checks will rise by about  $25 on average next year, the Social Security Administration announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft gave some encouraging news for IT managers considering future server hardware based on multicore processors. Both Intel and AMD are developing multicore chips, which pack two processors onto a single "
Sci/Tech,"Software vendors have proceeded cautiously on the core question, with rivals IBM, Oracle, Sun, Microsoft and others waiting to see how the others approach the issue, partly to learn what works and partly to have the opportunity to counter."
World,"October 19 2004 1945CET - The Care International Charity says that Maragaret Hassan, its chief of operations in Iraq was kidnapped in Baghdad."
World,"Myanmar State Peace and DevelopmentCouncil (SPDC) on Tuesday carried out a major government reshuffle,removing Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt from post and appointing Lieut."
World,"BAGHDAD: US fighter jets struck suspected hideouts of Iraq #39;s most wanted man, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, in rebel-held Fallujah yesterday as interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi announced plans for a national arms-for-cash program."
World,An Australian journalist kidnapped in Iraq was released after the Google Internet search engine confirmed his identity to his captors.
Sports,"The baseball gods have a heart, and it showed Monday in the Boston Red Sox #39;s 14-inning, 5-4 victory against the New York Yankees that extended their American League Championship "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said it is launching a desktop application that aims to seamlessly integrate e-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, traditional phone service and Internet-based calling."
Sports,"Alvin Harrison, the 2000 Olympic silver medallist in the 400 meters, received a four-year suspension from the sport after admitting he used several undetectable performance-enhancing "
World,"A leading human rights group in India questions why police had to kill the country's most notorious bandit, Veerappan."
World,"An Israeli man has been shot dead in a drive-by shooting in the northern West Bank, security officials say."
Sci/Tech,"Scheme offers freebies and discounts to academic institutions, as HP chases a slice of the already-crowded educational market."
Business, Oil prices fell again on Tuesday on  signs that high energy costs are slowing the economic growth  that has fueled this year's sharp increase in world oil  consumption.
World, More than two dozen top fund raisers for President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are current or former senior managers of companies punished for trading with Iran or Saddam Hussein's Iraq  #151; including the chairman of Bush's Homeland Security Advisory Committee and Kerry's fund raising chairman.
World, A defense lawyer for jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky said Tuesday anti democratic trends were emerging in Russia under President Vladimir Putin with the aim of quieting political opponents.
Business," Wells Fargo   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WFC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WFC.N</A> and U.S.  Bancorp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=USB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">USB.N</A>, two of the largest U.S. banks, on Tuesday both  said third quarter profit rose 12 percent, helped by growth in  consumer lending."
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> and its largest  bottler, Coca Cola Enterprises Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CCE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CCE.N</A>, said on Tuesday  they had reached an agreement to settle a five year antitrust  case with the European Commission."
Sci/Tech,Looks to attract companies that can't afford to equip every remote user or branch office but still want some security.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.  on Tuesday announced a faster version of its popular iBook notebook personal computer and a less expensive model of its PowerMac desktop line, as the computer maker gears up for the holiday shopping season."
Sci/Tech," Craig Conway, the former chief executive of PeopleSoft Inc., will get at least  #36;3.2 million in severance, the company disclosed."
Sci/Tech,Tech companies and automakers converge on Detroit in search of new ways to entertain American motorists.
Business,"Former WorldCom CEO Bernard J. Ebbers has been charged with conspiracy, securities fraud and making false regulatory filings in connection with a US\$11 billion accounting fraud at the company, the largest in US history."
Business,"(Undated) Oct. 19, 2004 - The maker of arthritis drug Celebrex is launching a study to see if the drug has the same dangerous side effects that took Vioxx off the market."
Sci/Tech,"Although the FX-55 runs at 2.6 gigahertz, AMD claims its efficiency makes it a rival of the 4 GHz Pentium processor that Intel dropped from development last week."
Sci/Tech,"Apple today released its fastest and most affordable iBooks yet, reducing the entry-level price to just 749. These are available now."
Sports,"Venus Williams of the United States returns the ball to Croatia #39;s Karolina Sprem, during their first round match, at the Swisscom Challenge Tennis Tournament in Kloten, Switzerland, Tuesday, Oct.19, 2004."
Sports,"On Tuesday, the Florida Marlins released Koch, who has struggled with control and consistency since recording 164 saves over his first four major league seasons."
Sports,Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu is facing a selection headache ahead of the crucial Champions League clash with Celtic. Neither side have a Group F point so far after defeats against AC Milan and Barcelona 
Sci/Tech,"The fastest, most affordable iBook G4 ever features built-in AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g wireless networking across the line and prices starting at just \$999. The iBook line includes PowerPC G4 processors running up to 1.33GHz and an available slot-load SuperDrive for burning DVDs, as well as Apple #146;s iLife  #145;04 suite for managing digital music and photos, making movies and music and creating professional-quality DVDs. Oct 19"
Sci/Tech,"Apple added to its 64-bit Power Mac G5 line a 1.8GHz single processor Power Mac G5 desktop priced at just \$1,499, making the entry price even more affordable. Oct 19"
Sci/Tech,"Apple updated its Xserve RAID storage system, a 3U high-availability, rack storage system to deliver a massive 5.6 terabytes of storage capacity at the industry #146;s most aggressive price for storage of just over \$2 per GB. Additionally, Apple expanded support for heterogeneous environments with certification from Cisco and SUSE Linux and optimized the system to work with its Xsan Storage Area Network file system. Oct 19"
Sci/Tech,"The powerful search application may be too good at what it does, experts say."
Business," In the wake of Merck #39;s Vioxx debacle, doctors are scrambling to understand why the drug doubled the risk of heart attacks and strokes  and how to know if other medicines carry similar risks."
Sci/Tech,based record company EMI has teamed up with British retailer Carphone Warehouse to sell Robbie Williams #39; Greatest Hits album in memory card format for cell phones and PDAs.
Sci/Tech,The addition of wireless access cards in all iBook models is a clear sign that Apple views wireless networking and Internet access as a feature that most of its customers want and need with 
Sports,"Miami,FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins released reliever Billy Koch on Tuesday, while catcher Ramon Castro opted for free agency."
World,"At the mini-summit, a committee was created to mediate between the Khartoum government and Darfur rebels. The  quot;mini-summit quot; at a Tripoli hotel began late Sunday, after the five leaders broke their daylong "
Business,"Consumer prices picked up momentum in September, especially hitting the pockets of people paying for medical care, education costs and filling up gas tanks."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, but losses widened in its core automotive business "
Business,"Cola Co. (KO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and its largest bottler, Coca Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , said on Tuesday they had reached an agreement to settle "
Business,"Crude oil prices rose back up over \$53 a barrel Tuesday, signaling more bad news for an airline industry already facing record-high fuel prices."
Business,"The selloff of Royal Group Technologies continued on the TSX today, with the stock off by another 6 per cent at mid-day as the company tried to shake off concerns of fraud allegations directed against the chairman and chief executive officer."
Sci/Tech,com. Microsoft on Tuesday said it wouldn #39;t charge more for server software when it #39;s installed on the dual-core CPUs that Intel and AMD plan to roll out next year.
Sci/Tech,"In case you missed it, Scott McNealy #39;s big on the subscription model. And, Sun Microsystems is weighing a new desktop hosting initiative to go along with already-announced hosting options."
Sci/Tech,The day before had begun typically for Africa #39;s best known environmentalist. Maathai had joined a long-planned protest by mothers of political prisoners calling for the release of their sons.
Sports,HOUSTON So you think the Red Sox and Yankees staged high drama in their Game 5? Consider this: Twenty-three minutes after David Ortiz #39;s single lifted the Red Sox past the Yankees in the 14th inning on Monday 
Sports,Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira could miss the Gunners #39; highly anticipated game against Manchester United this weekend. The French midfielder twisted his ankle during Saturday #39;s 3-1 win over Aston Villa.
Sports, Angry Newcastle boss Graeme Souness on Tuesday told fiery Welsh striker Craig Bellamy to keep his mouth shut after the Geordies #39; coach found himself on the receiving end of a four letter tirade at Charlton at the weekend.
Sports,"com Fantasy Extra staff. Before the trading deadline at 5:00 pm ET on Oct. 19, the Cowboys traded No. 3 WR Antonio Bryant to the Browns for WR Quincy Morgan."
Sports,The Oakland Raiders have traded Jerry Rice to the Seattle Seahawks in a move expected to grant the most prolific receiver in National Football League history his wish to get more playing time.
Sports,"Former Olympic sprinter Alvin Harrison has been suspended for four years for drug violations, the United States Anti-Doping Agency announced Tuesday."
Sports,"Jay Triano was fired as coach of the Canadian national team Tuesday, a move Triano said was due to his inability to give enough time to the job."
Sports,Question 1: How many weeks did it take for the BCS to once again prove it was a fraud? One. Let #39;s pretend for a minute that this was December 6th and not October 19th.
World,"Fallujah negotiators are awaiting the call from Baghdad to resume talks with the interim government to avert an all-out US assault and allow Iraqi security forces to take charge of security in the rebel-held city, a negotiator said today."
World,Spanish police have arrested eight suspected Islamic militants. Authorities say they were planning to carry out a terrorist attack in the center of the capital.
World,"Afghanistan #39;s election had problems ranging from delible ink to untrained poll workers, but those flaws did not tarnish the remarkable accomplishment of a nation, which only three years ago was under control of the oppressive Taliban, holding its first "
Business," Media stocks opened mixed Tuesday, with Viacom and Sony among the largest percentage gainers. Free! Sign up here to receive our After the Bell Report e Newsletter!"
Business,"Are you driving one of the most popular cars among thieves? According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, the Cadillac Escalade luxury pick-up rates at the top of the list."
Sports,"Andre Agassi got past big-serving Max Mirnyi 7-6 (5), 6-3 Tuesday to reach the third round at the Madrid Masters. The second-seeded Agassi, the tournament #39;s 2002 champion, was given a first-round bye."
World,International aid organisation CARE is trying to secure the release of its Iraq director who was kidnapped in Baghdad early yesterday morning.
Sci/Tech,"IQALUIT, NUNAVUT - A paleontologist has uncovered the fossilized remains of a giant carnivorous dinosaur in Nunavut. Hans Larsson of Montreal #39;s McGill University found the remains while scanning the tundra and rock formations for fossils."
Sports,"Jeff Kent threw his bat to the side and pumped his right fist as soon as the ball took flight, certain he was going to make a long-awaited trot around the bases."
Sports,"With Adrian Mutu embroiled in a drugs scandal, Didier Drogba recovering from an operation and Mateja Kezman looking off-colour, Chelsea have few attacking options as they prepare to host CSKA Moscow on Wednesday."
World," Senior officials from France, Britain and Germany will meet Irans top nuclear negotiator in Vienna on Thursday to offer Tehran a final chance to halt uranium enrichment plans or face possible UN sanctions."
Business, US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan on Tuesday downplayed concerns over the record levels of debt being carried by American households.
Business," Global PC unit shipments for the September 2004 fiscal quarter grew by 9.7 percent over a year ago, below market guidance for 12 percent growth and indicative of a weakening market for desktop PCs, according to market research firm "
Business,EMC CEO Joe Tucci Tuesday said the company hasn #39;t felt the heat from the recent storage-platform product introductions by rivals IBM and Hewlett-Packard.
Business,"Constellation Brands Inc., the world #39;s largest winemaker, offered \$1.3 billion in cash to acquire Robert Mondavi Corp., saying it #39;s a better deal "
Business,"Media company Cox Enterprises Inc. said Tuesday it will take cable operator Cox Communications Inc. private, agreeing to purchase the 38 percent stake in the company that it doesn #39;t already own for \$34."
Sports,"Kolkata, Oct. 19 (PTI): Upbeat after the good showing in the second Test against Australia at Chennai, Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, today said his team was capable of winning the remaining two matches and pocketing the series."
Sports,  The battle for control of Champions League Group F match begins in earnest on Wednesday when AC Milan face Barcelona at Rome #39;s San Siro stadium.
World,Spanish authorities said Tuesday they disrupted a plot by a cell of Islamic radicals to blow up a Madrid court complex that serves as the home for the country #39;s top anti-terrorism investigators and judges.
Sci/Tech,"After months of speculation, Vivendi announces that Half-Life 2 has officially gone gold and will be on shelves in less than one month."
Sports," Jay Triano was fired as coach of the Canadian national team Tuesday, a move Triano said was due to his inability to give enough time to the job."
Sports, The Cleveland Browns traded wide receiver Quincy Morgan to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday for wide receiver Antonio Bryant.
Sports,Jose Mourinho believes he has enough firepower in Eidur Gudjohnsen and Mateja Kezman to see off the challenge of CSKA Moscow in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.
Sports,Tennessee strong safety Brandon Johnson has been indefinitely suspended from the team following his early morning arrest today when he admitted to UT police that he fired a handgun 
Business,"Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s blockbuster insurance industry probe, which has rocked Wall Street with charges of conflicts of interest, is likely to focus next on health insurance."
Business,"Cola Co. (KO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reached an agreement with the European Commission on Tuesday to settle a five year antitrust case that "
Business," Troubled steelmaker Stelco Inc. and General Motors reached a deal Tuesday to secure the automaker as a customer next year, if the restructuring steelmaker can reach a key labour deal and prove to GM its restructuring is on track."
Business,"Hollywood #39;s latest trial of the century, starring Mickey Mouse and the Tinseltown power broker who briefly helped run the Disney empire, will find a home on the Web on Wednesday."
Business," Motorola Inc. , the world's No. 2 maker of cell phones, on Tuesday said its quarterly profit rose sharply, helped by improving sales of a host of new handset models."
Sci/Tech,"Rocky planets are born from dust. As dust bunnies congregate, they form larger rocky objects called planetesimals. These giant rocks collide as they circle their star, eventually growing into large terrestrial planets like the Earth, Mars and Venus."
Sports, Disgruntled Tampa Bay holdout Keenan McCardell got what he wanted Tuesday when the Buccaneers traded him to the San Diego Chargers for two picks in next year's NFL draft.
Sports,LONDON: Manchester United said on Tuesday US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer had lifted his stake in the worlds richest soccer club to 27.
Sports,"Antonio Bryant was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday for Quincy Morgan. The deal will give the two receivers, both former second-round picks who have shown flashes of being NFL stars, fresh starts."
Sports,"American Andre Agassi defeated hard-serving Max Mirnyi of Belarus 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the third round at the \$3-million US Madrid Masters tennis tournament."
Business," Cox Enterprises Inc. on Tuesday said it will purchase Cox Communications Inc.'s  minority public stake for  #36;8.3 billion, in a move to privatize the publicly traded cable company and insulate it from the short term demands of Wall Street."
World,"In a bid to improve security, ministers from five European countries said Monday they hoped to start digital fingerprinting for passports in 2006, but they split over "
Business," Walk into the Urban Outfitters in Manhattan's West Village and you're tempted to sit down on one of the white vinyl benches near the entrance. From there you can admire the antique armoire with mirrored front, along with champagne flutes, martini shakers and small metallic Christmas trees. There are plenty of casual clothes for young women and men (target age: 18 30), as well as accessories, furniture, books, gifts, makeup and soaps. If you want shoes, you have to go to the back of the store near the registers, where the display is archly arranged to resemble a woman's dressing room."
Business," Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOT.N</A>, the world's No.  2 maker of cell phones, on Tuesday said its quarterly profit  rose sharply, helped by improving sales of a host of new  handset models."
Sports, The Oakland Raiders have traded  Jerry Rice to the Seattle Seahawks in a move expected to grant  the most prolific receiver in National Football League history  his wish to get more playing time.
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> reported a  stronger than expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, but losses  widened in its core automotive business and the company's  shares sagged after it said U.S. regulators were looking into  its pension accounting practices."
Business, Oil prices ended lower on Tuesday on  signs that high energy costs are slowing the economic growth  that has fueled this year's sharp increase in world oil  consumption.
Business, U.S. stocks were lower on Tuesday as  health insurers' shares fell on worry that a probe by New York  Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is widening and will hit the  entire industry.
Sports," IRVING, Texas (Sports Network) - The Dallas Cowboys dealt  wide receiver Antonio Bryant to the Cleveland Browns Tuesday in  exchange for wide receiver Quincy Morgan."
Sports,"The Redskins make a surprising move by releasing starting tight end Walter Rasby, who was a priority in the offseason when the team signed him to a three-year, \$2.7-million deal."
Sports,The last two marathon games between the Red Sox and Yankees are second to none in the game's postseason history.
Sci/Tech," Internet based calling is moving beyond the PC and into the mobile realm, as  Boingo Wireless and  Vonage join forces to provide voice over Wi Fi service as a complement to traditional VoIP."
Sci/Tech," With two new Athlon 64 chips, AMD (NYSE: AMD) continues to push industry giant Intel in the battle for position in the desktop processor space. AMD has launched the Athlon 64 FX 55 and Athlon 64 4000, with an eye on carving a bigger niche in high performance personal computing."
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc. , the world's No. 2 maker of cell phones, on Tuesday said its quarterly profit more than tripled, as sales rose 26 percent, driven in part by a host of new handset models and cost controls."
Sci/Tech," JBoss has released a new version of its open source business process management application, called ""jBPM."""
Business," Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOT.N</A>, the world's No.  2 maker of cell phones, on Tuesday said its quarterly profit  more than tripled, as sales rose 26 percent, driven in part by  a host of new handset models and cost controls."
Sci/Tech, Siebel Systems (Nasdaq: SEBL) and Deutsche Telekom's (NYSE: DT) T Systems have announced an agreement under which T Systems will market and deliver hosted CRM software to companies in Germany and eight other European countries starting in February 2005.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) is readying a new special edition iPod that will coincide with the release of U2's upcoming CD, entitled ""Vertigo,"" according to rumors circulating widely in the Mac community."
Business," Wells Fargo   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WFC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WFC.N</A> and U.S.  Bancorp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=USB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">USB.N</A>, two of the largest U.S. banks, on Tuesday both  said third quarter profit rose 12 percent, helped by growth in  consumer lending."
Sports,"Soccernet #39;s Insider has spent a couple of years lavishing praise on the genius who goes by the name of Thierry Henry, yet the time has come to put some perspective on his achievements."
Sports, SAN DIEGO (Sports Network) - The San Diego Chargers have  acquired wide receiver Keenan McCardell from Tampa Bay in  exchange for two picks in next year's draft. The deal was made  roughly an hour before the NFL's trading deadline on Tuesday.
Business, New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer's probe of bid rigging in the U.S. insurance industry  is quickly becoming national in scope as at least three more  states opened similar investigations.
Sci/Tech,"In some corners, popular belief holds that science and religion are incompatible, but scientists may be just as likely to believe in God as other people, according to surveys."
Sci/Tech,"To appreciate the pleasures of beekeeping, just listen to a hobbyist beekeeper from Walnut Creek, California, buzz about the insects in her hive."
Sci/Tech,"Halley's comet won't return until 2061, but pieces of the celestial body are streaking across the sky. The heavenly show, known as the Orionids meteor shower, peaks Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,The company fills out its hosted application lineup with four products designed for e-commerce Web sites.
Sci/Tech,"Offshore software development outfit woos potential workers in India by courting their parents. Can ""arranged careers"" work?"
Business,"WASHINGTON: US consumer prices rose an as-expected 0.2 percent last month, a government report showed on Tuesday, but a sharp jump in lodging costs helped push core inflation up at its fastest pace in five months."
Business,"The global PC market continued to grow in the third quarter, according to reports from analyst firms International Data Corp. and Gartner Inc."
Business,"BRUSSELS Promising consumers more choice of soft drinks, Mario Monti, the European competition commissioner, said Tuesday he had struck a deal with Coca-Cola after a five-year antitrust investigation of the company."
Business,"Nearly 40,000 people in Germany took part in protests over US auto giant General Motors #39; plans to axe 12,000 jobs, about one-fifth of its European workforce."
Business,"World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said on Tuesday it sued toy maker Jakks Pacific Inc. and video game maker THQ Inc., alleging a commercial bribery scheme involving licensing of WWE images and dolls."
Business,"Social Security benefits for more than 47 million Americans will increase 2.7 percent next year, the government announced today. But higher Medicare premiums will take "
Business,But shares fall after the video game publisher cuts outlook for crucial Christmas shopping season. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc.
Business,"Shares of The Robert Mondavi Corp. surged 30 percent Tuesday, despite the company #39;s cool reception to an unsolicited \$970 million bid from alcoholic beverages giant Constellation Brands Inc."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s biggest bank, said Vice Chairman Deryck Maughan will leave the firm, along with investment management head Thomas Jones and Peter Scaturro, who ran the company #39;s "
Business,"Investors stung by the collapse of Parmalat have filed a class action lawsuit in a US court as they seek more than \$8 billion in damages from the Italian food group #39;s former management, banks and auditors."
Sci/Tech," Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices made its latest claim to the title of fastest PC microprocessor today, when it announced a pair of new chips aimed at the high end of the PC market."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. introduced on Tuesday a desktop computer application that aims to seamlessly integrate e-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, traditional phone service and Internet-based calling."
Sci/Tech,"ORLANDO, Fla.--Intel #39;s chief executive Craig Barrett may be set to retire soon, but he #39;s going out fighting. Speaking to more than 6,500 technology executives at an industry conference sponsored by market "
Sci/Tech,"AMD (Quote, Chart) has climbed aboard the PCI Express train with its latest generation of Athlon64 processors, the company said. The Sunnyvale, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Singer Robbie Williams #39; greatest-hits album will soon be released in UK music stores, and some phone shops, pre-loaded on a memory card."
Sci/Tech,"In time for holiday shopping, Apple today announced upgrades to its IBook and Macintosh G5 lines. The entry-level IBook, with a 12-inch screen, is now priced at \$999, and includes a preinstalled 802."
Sci/Tech,"A Desktop Pipeline reviewer invites readers to step into the SP2 waters, and offers some suggestions on how to do it as safely as possible."
Sci/Tech,"com October 19, 2004, 12:21 PM PT. ARM Holdings is moving beyond its portable-device niche and is looking to move into the broader digital products category with a new family of chips."
Sci/Tech,"October 18, 2004 - Much as it did to promote the PlayStation 2 as more than just a kids #39; game machine, Sony Computer Entertainment is again with PSP courting the major press to bring its message of gaming being the future of entertainment to folks who #39;ve "
Sports,"Heroics and heartbreaks, diving catches and basepath blunders, hot bats and bizarre slumps, rainy days and endless nights. Already an instant classic, a short story transformed into a great American League "
Sports,Rafael Benitez insisted Liverpool could still qualify from the Champions League group stage after a bitterly frustrating night at Anfield.
Sports,"Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Keenan McCardell (87) makes a catch as Jacksonville Jaguars #39; Rashean Mathis watches during the third quarter in this Nov. 30, 2003 file photo, in Jacksonville, Fla."
Sports,"Ajax threw themselves a qualification lifeline at the Amsterdam ArenA with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in Champions League Group C. First-half goals from Wesley Sonck, Nigel De Jong and skipper "
Sports,"In two separate trades, three notable fantasy receivers were moved to new teams just before Tuesday #39;s trading deadline. Keenan McCardell was sent to San Diego, while the Browns sent Antonio Bryant to the Cowboys for Quincy Morgan."
Sports,"CHELSEA meet their nouveau riche counterparts from Russia tonight, but Jos Mourinhos desire for a compact squad has left him with a lack of strength up front for the Champions League encounter with CSKA Moscow."
Sports,A 76th minute goal from European Footballer of the Year Pavel Nedved gave Juventus a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday handing the Italians clear control at the top of Champions League Group C.
World,AID organisation CARE suspended its operations in Iraq today following the kidnapping of an Irish-Iraqi woman who had been delivering aid to the  quot;poorest of the poor quot; in the country for more than 25 years.
World,He has been described as India #39;s answer to Robin Hood. But Koose Muniswamy Veerappan was a ruthless killer who admitted to 120 murders before he died in a hail of police bullets on Monday.
World,"Abu Hamza, the radical Muslim preacher, was charged yesterday with 16 offences, including urging his followers to murder Jews. The former imam of Finsbury Park Mosque "
World,GAZA: Israeli troops killed two Palestinian gunmen in Gaza on Tuesday and militants shot dead an Israeli soldier in the West Bank.
Business," Domino's Pizza Inc., the world's second largest pizza chain, Tuesday said it reduced its loss for its latest quarter as revenue increased 11 percent."
Business," Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOT.N</A>, the world's No.  2 maker of cell phones, on Tuesday said its quarterly profit  more than tripled, but growth in handset volumes disappointed  Wall Street and its shares fell 4.5 percent."
Business," The probe into insurance bid rigging  by New York's attorney general widened to health insurers on  Tuesday, unnerving investors worried that more revelations of  wrongdoing and lower profits lie ahead."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as New  York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's probe of the insurance  industry widened to the health sector, hammering shares of  health insurers."
Business," Three senior Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A>  executives are leaving the company, after being found partially  responsible for last month's forced closure of Citigroup's  private bank in Japan, a person familiar with the matter said."
Business," No. 1 video game maker Electronic  Arts Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ERTS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ERTS.O</A> on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profits  on strong demand for titles like Madden NFL 2005, but its stock  price fell after a holiday forecast fell short of Wall Street  expectations."
Business,"Shareholders in stricken Italian food group Parmalat sue the firm's former managers, banks and auditors."
Business,US banker Frank Quattrone wins the right to stay out of jail pending an appeal against an 18-month sentence for obstruction of justice.
Business,"DETROIT Ford Motor exceeded Wall Street #39;s expectations in its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, but it lost money in its core business - making cars and trucks - for the second straight quarter."
Sports,"SALEM, NH -- Red Sox fans can be superstitious, and students and teachers in one New Hampshire town are using ritual and music to try to bring the team luck."
Sports," Roger Clemens can relax. For now, Pete Munro is the Houston Astros' pick to pitch them into the World Series."
Sports, The Seattle Seahawks finally got Jerry Rice on Tuesday. The trade that sent the greatest receiver in NFL history from the Oakland Raiders to the Seahawks was formally announced after the league trade deadline passed in the afternoon.
Sports," Jerry Rice and Keenan McCardell switched teams Tuesday, when there actually were deals at the NFL trading deadline for the first time in five years."
Sports," Heroics and heartbreaks, diving catches and basepath blunders, hot bats and bizarre slumps, rainy days and endless nights."
Sports," Pavel Nedved scored the winner as Juventus edged Bayern Munich 1 0 in the first meeting between the two storied clubs, maintaining its perfect record in the Champions League."
Business,Australian CEOs are sitting on entitlements to nearly \$100 million in termination pay despite moves to rein in  quot;golden parachutes quot;.
Sports," Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer grew up in the small town of Winchester, a short drive from the Alabama border, and seriously considered playing for Crimson Tide coach Bear Bryant before choosing the rival Volunteers."
World, Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Tuesday that former President Clinton may be hitting the trail to campaign for him in the final two weeks before Election Day.
Sports," ST. LOUIS, MO., (Sports Network) - Instead of going with  Roger Clemens on short rest, the Houston Astros have chosen to  start Pete Munro for Game 6 of the National League Championship  Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday at Busch  Stadium."
Sports," Andre Agassi returned to action with a  7 6, 6 3, victory over Belarussian Max Mirnyi to reach the  third round of the Madrid Masters Tuesday."
World," President Bush condemned Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Tuesday for ""scare tactics"" on issues like Social Security and the flu vaccine, while Kerry hammered Bush's leadership on the economy and the war on terror."
World," The State Department expressed ""grave concern"" Monday about a proposal that would make Venezuelan political activists subject to charges of treason if they receive domestic or foreign funding."
Sports," Laila Ali will not fight Jacqui  Frazier in Kinshasa on the 30th anniversary of the ""Rumble in  the Jungle,"" the boxer's manager said on Tuesday."
Sports, Michael Owen scored his first goal for  Real Madrid on a Tuesday night of changing fortunes right  across the Champions League.
World, Spanish police on Tuesday arrested an  eighth suspected member of a radical Islamic cell believed to  be plotting an attack on the High Court in Madrid.
World," Hundreds of farmers seized a  hydroelectric plant in southern Peru on Tuesday to protest  government coca eradication efforts after a clash with police  in which two people died and 10 were hurt, officials said."
World,The Slow Food movement builds an ivory tower in Italy to train holistic gastronomes.
World,The UN says unrest in the Haitian capital has forced it to consider diverting food aid via the Dominican Republic.
World,"Michael Owen scores his first goal for Real Madrid, plus a round of Tuesday's Champions League games."
World,Officials from the EU's 25 member states are considering a Spanish proposal to lift sanctions on Cuba.
World,45 Labour MPs urge a vote on Britain agreeing to a US request for UK troops to be sent to an area south west of Baghdad.
Sports,Andre Agassi's a bit skeptical about fashion models in skimpy outfits replacing ball boys at the Madrid Masters.
Sports,Another season means another round of rosy predictions of Wizards postseason glory.
World,The Rubin Museum in Chelsea is a splendid new space devoted primarily to the Buddhist works of Himalayan Asia.
Sports,United medical staffers confirm that Freddy Aduhas  first degree sprain to his right shoulder after a hard fall in last Sunday's regular season finale.
Business,"Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2 percent in September as a decline in prices for new cars and airline fares helped to temper a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and fuel oil."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, but losses widened in its core automotive business and the company #39;s shares sagged after "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 19, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. today unveiled its most powerful desktop processors to date, a few days after rival Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Craig Barrett of Intel said the \$20 billion the US annually spends on farm subsidies should be spent on education and technology. He asked,  quot;What do you think the industry of the 21st century is going to be?"
Sci/Tech,"They are curious about the growing number of open source database products on the market, but some SQL Server DBAs say they remain doubtful that companies will adopt it for the long haul."
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year.
Sports,American businessman Malcolm Glazer has moved closer to a takeover bid for England #39;s storied soccer club Manchester United. The owner of the NFL #39;s Tampa Bay Buccaneers upped his stake in the 
Sports,Michael Owen scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 1-0 home victory over Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League. The England striker toe-poked home Ronaldo #39;s cross in the 35th minute to join the Russians 
Sports,"FOR the first time since his appointment as Newcastle United manager, Graeme Souness has been required to display the strong-arm disciplinary qualities that, to Newcastle directors, made "
Sports, The San Diego Chargers used a pair of draft picks to pry wide receiver Keenan McCardell from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an hour before Tuesday #39;s trade deadline.
Sports,Louis van Gaal resigned as technical director of Ajax Amsterdam after the Dutch champions beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sports,"The Cleveland Browns have confirmed this afternooon reports which have been on BerniesInsiders.com all day long. According to TV reports this morning, quickly relayed by Browns fans to the Tipline, the Browns and Cowboys have swapped wide receivers."
World,British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has warned Iran it could face United Nations sanctions if it does not suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Business,"US mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission had changed the status of its investigation of the company #39;s accounting to formal from informal."
Sci/Tech,"Since AMD furthered its industry leadership in multi-core computing by demonstrating the industry #39;s first x86 dual-core processor in August, AMD has strongly advocated this customer-centric software licensing strategy for both server and client software."
Sci/Tech,"com October 19, 2004, 4:16 PM PT. With most organizations that planned to move already moved to Microsoft Server 2003, OS migration has dropped to the bottom ranks after making "
Sports,"There is no reason whatsoever to be surprised by the way Ajax Amsterdam swept past Maccabi Tel Aviv last night. Ajax had to win last night and it did so almost effortlessly, making a joke of Nir Klinger #39;s "
Sports,Greek prosecutors are expected on Wednesday to announce results of an investigation into whether the country #39;s top sprinters faked a road accident in a doping scandal that rocked Greece and plagued the Athens Olympics.
Sports,"MOSCOW/PARIS, Oct 20 (SW) - On Wednesday, current Group H leaders Chelsea travel to Russia to play CSKA and seek their third successful win, while PSGs Champions League campaign is deeply in the balance as Halilhodzic and his men face Porto at the "
Sports, Canada Basketball dumped Jay Triano on Tuesday after some six years as men #39;s team head coach and 11 years as a player   seven of them as captain.
Sports,American Alvin Harrison has followed his brother Calvin into athletic infamy after accepting a four-year ban for drugs offences. The dual 400m relay gold medallist has admitted to using several undetectable 
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average opened down 0.65  percent on Wednesday following a weaker finish on Wall Street  and as investors remained nervous about oil prices and  corporate earnings at home and overseas.
Business,A federal court on Tuesday ruled that former Enron Corp. chairman Ken Lay should be tried alongside former executives Jeffrey Skilling and Richard Causey on charges linked to the disgraced energy company #39;s collapse.
Business,"Cox Enterprises Inc. on Tuesday said it will purchase Cox Communications Inc. #39;s (COX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) minority public stake for \$8."
Business,Two retired executives from Delta Air Lines #39; glory days endorsed current management #39;s turnaround plans as the carrier tries this week to win deep concessions from pilots and creditors.
Sci/Tech,"Just in case your powers been out for, oh, about eight months now, heres some exciting news for you: U2 have a new record coming out."
Sports,"Andre Agassi had to cope with the power, accuracy and consistency of Max Mirnyi #39;s serve and the novelty of models acting as ball-girls in his opening match at the Madrid Masters here last night."
Sports,GRAEME SOUNESS ugly bust-up with Craig Bellamy came just TWO hours after warning his players not to get their names in the papers for the wrong reasons.
World,"British, American and Iraqi authorities were trying last night to secure the freedom of Margaret Hassan, the Irish-born aid worker kidnapped in Baghdad early yesterday."
World,"DHARMAPURI: After hunting down his prize catch, Tamil Nadu Special Task Force chief K. Vijaykumar rushed straight to the Bannari Amman temple in Sathyamangalam in Erode district."
World,"three tigers have died from bird flu at a private zoo in Thailand after being fed the carcasses of chickens infected with the disease, a government official said Tuesday."
World," Myanmar's tough but pragmatic prime minister was sacked Tuesday by his hard line army colleagues, clouding prospects for the freedom of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy in the military led Southeast Asian nation."
World," President Bush and Sen. John Kerry vied for the senior vote Tuesday, swapping charges over Social Security and a looming shortage of flu vaccine two weeks before Election Day."
World," A documentary critical of John Kerry's Vietnam era anti war activities will be shown only in part during a program examining the use of such documentaries to influence elections, Sinclair Broadcast said Tuesday."
World,"Climate change threatens to undo the world's attempts to eradicate poverty, a coalition of aid agencies warn."
Sci/Tech,"Life 2, one of the most anticipated games of the year, is finally making its debut on November 16, reported the company in a press release."
Sports,"Andre Agassi still has a few appointments left on the tour that he wants to keep. One is with Jim McIngvale, the Texas furniture businessman who last year seemed to think that the \$27m he had invested in the "
Sci/Tech," A lot of people love television but apparently some people have had enough of it, too. A new keychain gadget that lets people turn off most TVs  #151; anywhere from airports to restaurants  #151; is selling at a faster clip than it would take most people to surf the channels on their boob tubes."
Sci/Tech, FCC Chairman Michael Powell said Tuesday that he would seek broad regulatory authority for the federal government over Internet based telephone services to avoid stifling the emerging market.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.'s chief executive on Tuesday decried the lack of attention by the presidential nominees to how the United States is losing its competitive edge over other nations on education, technological infrastructure and research and development."
Sci/Tech," Time Warner's  AOL Europe has hired Google  to provide advertiser sponsored search results for its Internet service, replacing Yahoo's  Overture unit, AOL Europe said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Toshiba Corp. (6502.T) will introduce laptop computers with HD DVD technology in December 2005, aiming to pressure rivals in the battle over formats for next generation DVDs, the Nihon Keizai daily said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Open source and Linux provider Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT) has announced the appointment of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) executive Karen Tegan Padir as vice president of desktop infrastructure technologies.
Sci/Tech," SANTA CLARA, CALIF.    Noting two evolving areas of software licensing, Microsoft is pondering how to license when multiple instances of an application are run on a single computer, but is not eyeing a plan for utility based computing, in which charges are based on individual usage."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) is making a big deal out of its announcement of three Power5 processor based servers. The machines are faster than those built by competitors Hewlett Packard and Sun. What is more, their price point is set lower."
Sci/Tech," An anxious search Tuesday of a Chicago harbor turned up no more northern snakeheads, a voracious alien fish that can devastate freshwater ecosystems by gobbling up food and native fish."
Sci/Tech," The feathered creatures winging across North America have an obvious gift that land bound humans lack, but their survival is threatened by earthly concerns."
Sci/Tech,Chairman Bill hopes we'll keep pushing his buttons
Sports," Tim Wakefield was still slated to start Game 7 of the AL championship series Wednesday night for the Boston Red Sox, assuming they don't need the knuckleballer to get there."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: LookSmart names new CEO...Akamai boosts Web application services...Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung."
Sci/Tech,Pricing plans designed to let companies pay only for what they actually use are proving difficult to pull off.
Sci/Tech,"At the SoftSummit conference, debate over subscription pricing, discounting and licensing practices comes alive."
Sci/Tech,Two reports carry different messages: One predicts offshoring boom; the other applauds foreign investment.
Sci/Tech,"Firm set to announce plan to build stateside factory, CEO Kevin Rollins says, in wide-ranging interview with CNET News.com."
Sci/Tech,"CEO tells why the move to multicore chips is a necessary one, and how Intel ""ate crow."" Also: the Microsoft and AMD factors."
Sci/Tech,Intel's outgoing CEO takes on the tech industry and politics in an outspoken keynote address.
Sci/Tech,New deal between the two companies is another sign of the wireless industry's focus on the W-CDMA standard.
Business, The Coca Cola Co. has agreed to change sales practices that helped it win roughly half of the soft drink market in Europe.
Business,Production at the Vauxhall plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire is expected to grind to a halt today because of a components shortage caused by industrial action in Germany over job cuts.
Business,"October 19, 2004 - The Associated Press today reports on a serious scandal involving the WWE toy and game licensing that allows THQ to make and sell Smackdown and Wrestlemania titles."
Business,US BLUE-chips retreated yesterday as health insurers shares fell on worry that an inquiry by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is widening and will hit the entire industry.
Business,"Three senior Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) executives are leaving the company, after being found partially responsible for last month #39;s forced closure "
Sports, Al Davis never considered releasing Jerry Rice  #151; that's just not the way the Oakland Raiders' owner wanted to treat the NFL's most prolific receiver.
Sports," Andres Nocioni had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Luol Deng added 18 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 95 92 preseason victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night."
Sports," BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - Benjamin Raich won the  opening slalom of the men's World Cup season on Sunday after a  big mistake on the second leg relegated his Austrian team mate  and race leader Rainer Schoenfelder to third."
Sci/Tech,"The underdog in the microchip business says its new line of chips is the fastest on the market. Five days after Intel announced it would abandon development of 4-gigahertz (Ghz) chips, its archrival pounced "
Sci/Tech,"Vivendi Universal Games said on Tuesday it plans to ship  quot;Half-Life 2 quot; to retailers in November, bringing to market the eagerly anticipated PC game that has been plagued by missed launch dates and a hacker attack on its "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., world #39;s largest software maker, announced a new licensing policy for dual-core microprocessors from Intel and AMD."
Sci/Tech,"A computer hacker accessed names and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians after breaking into a University of California, Berkeley, computer system in perhaps the worst attack of its kind ever suffered by the "
Sci/Tech,Symbol Technologies has expanded its line of rugged handheld computers with the addition of a PDA form-factor device called an  quot;enterprise digital assistant quot; (EDA).
Sci/Tech,The need to defend networked electronic gear like PDAs and smart phones will drive anti-virus defenses away from the signature-based techniques of today and toward next-generation behavioral-based tactics.
Sports,"No one will pitch Game 6 of the National League Championship Series while wearing a special knee-high boot, an industrial-strength ankle brace or a hard-to-scrub Thanksgiving turkey gravy stain."
Sports,CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho yesterday refused to talk about shamed striker Adrian Mutu ahead of tonights Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow.
Sports,PARIS: Ankle-victim Patrick Vieira will miss Arsenals Champions League trip to Panathinaikos today in a big blow to manager Arsene Wenger on the run-up to the Athens tie.
Sports,"Liverpool and Deportivo Coruna produced a lively match but no goals, drawing 0-0 in Champions League Group A at Anfield on Tuesday."
Sports,"Jerry Rice still wants to run down the middle of a football field, dodging tacklers at an age when many athletes have scrambled to new careers."
Sports, Antonio Bryant was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Cleveland Browns yesterday for Quincy Morgan in a swap of wide receivers.
Sports,"    After Sunday #39;s loss to the Falcons in Atlanta, the Chargers faced an emergency situation in their thinned out receiving corps."
World,Care International suspended operations in Iraq today after gunmen seized the British woman who ran the humanitarian organisations work in the country.
World,"The ouster of Myanmar #39;s prime minister, architect of a tentative  quot;roadmap to democracy, quot; has dashed faint hopes for an end to military rule and leaves Southeast Asia #39;s policy of constructive engagement in tatters."
World,"In a careening, high-speed shootout, insurgents tried to assassinate the commander of the Iraqi National Guard here on Tuesday, a day after he identified a man in "
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Oct 19: The UN Security Council on Tuesday urged Syria to withdraw its remaining troops from neighbouring Lebanon and asked Secretary-General Kofi Annan to continue reporting any progress."
World,"With one-third of the votes counted in Afghanistan #39;s landmark presidential election, Hamid Karzai was leading with 64 per cent, and his campaign team said Tuesday it was certain the interim leader will win with the simple "
World,A government official confirmed that 23 tigers have died from bird flu at a private zoo in Thailand. The animals had been fed the carcasses of chickens infected with the disease.
Sports," It is Saturday and time for ""Hockey  Night in Canada."" But there is just one problem for hockey mad  Canadians    no NHL."
Sports," SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Olympic 400 meters relay  gold medallist Alvin Harrison ""accepts responsibility"" for  doping violations that led the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)  to ban him for four years and he plans to quit athletics, says  his attorney."
Business," Asian share markets slumped on  Wednesday, led by South Korea's POSCO Co. Ltd. and other  steelmakers amid warnings of a drop in prices, and as investors  worried that third quarter earnings may disappoint."
Business," The yen edged down against the dollar on  Wednesday as Japanese stock prices slid, but it remained within  striking distance of three month highs on persistent concerns  about the health of the U.S. economy."
Sports,"Tim Wakefield is still slated to start Game 7 of the A.L.C.S. Wednesday for the Boston Red Sox, who still need a Game 6 victory to get that far."
Sports,"Roger Clemens can relax. For now, Pete Munro is the Houston Astros' pick to pitch them into the World Series."
Sci/Tech,An anonymous researcher has reported through several sources that anti-virus products from six vendors fail to detect malware when it is contained in a corrupted Zip file.
Sports," Darrell Armstrong came off the bench to score 17 points and lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 92 89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who lost for the first time this preseason."
Business,The inquiries suggest that a new inquiry into an area of accounting that has long troubled both investors and pension-rights advocates will cast a broad net.
Business,"The mortgage company is the target of a formal inquiry by the S.E.C. over its accounting practices, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday."
Sports,Nobody seems to care that the NHL season was supposed to have started last week in Washington and 29 other North American cities.
Business,"Three senior executives at Citigroup were forced to resign yesterday as Charles O. Prince, the firm #39;s chief executive, delivered on a promise to improve the bank #39;s sullied reputation in "
Sports,"Filippos Sirigos, a key witness in the investigation into Olympic champion Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou. what local media saw as the worst intimidation case against Greek journalists for years."
Business,The disastrous decline in Marsh  amp; McLennan #39;s stock that has followed Eliot Spitzer #39;s lawsuit of last week has injured a broad array of institutional and individual investors.
Business,"Armonk, NY-based IBM Corp., which has 13,500 Triangle employees, has reported increases in revenue and net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2004."
Sports,"Andres Nocioni had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Luol Deng added 18 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 95-92 preseason victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night."
World,"JAKARTA (JP): Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was on Wednesday sworn in as Indonesia #39;s sixth president and the first to be directly elected, replacing Megawati Soekarnoputri."
World,GAZA CITY: Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinian gunmen in Gaza yesterday and Palestinians shot dead an Israeli in the West Bank.
World," An earthquake has rocked a densely populated city in southwestern China, destroying more than 20,000 houses but killing no one, a local official said on Wednesday."
World," European powers will offer this week to support Iranian construction of a light water nuclear reactor, as part of a deal to persuade the Islamic republic to stop enriching uranium, U.S. and European officials said on Tuesday."
Business,"The record weight of debt being carried by American households and soaring home prices do not represent serious threats to the US economy, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday."
Business,"Motorola Inc., the world #39;s second- largest maker of mobile phones, said third-quarter profit quadrupled as new handset models increased sales."
Business,"US stocks fell on Tuesday as New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the insurance industry widened to the health sector, hammering shares of health insurers."
World, Retired Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in as Indonesia's sixth president on Wednesday after winning the country's first ever direct elections for head of state last month.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The government turned aside attempts Tuesday by its language czar to exempt bilingualism initiatives from a spending review.
Sci/Tech,a prsent aujourd #39;hui le premier d #39;une nouvelle gamme d #39;assistants numriques pour les entreprises (Enterprise Digital Assistant - EDA) conus pour les applications professionnelles fondamentales dans l #39;environnement d #39;entreprise.
Sci/Tech,Software industry executives gathered at the SoftSummit conference are told to expect struggles over the next few years as they evolve their licensing models to contend with an expanding assortment of emerging market pressures.
World," Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday raised the possibility of terrorists bombing U.S. cities with nuclear weapons and questioned whether Sen. John Kerry could combat such an ""ultimate threat ... you've got to get your mind around."""
World,Hungary #39;s new prime minister looked to have scored a major victory on Sunday when the opposition failed to garner enough votes to pass a referendum giving citizenship to millions of Hungarians abroad.
Sports,  Rookie Andres Nocioni scored 20 points as the Chicago Bulls held on for a 95 92 victory over the Boston Celtics.
World," It's a voluntary army vs. a professional force. Button down Republicans vs. street wise Democrats. It's the ground war of American politics, with allies of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry spending fortunes to find their supporters and  #151; here's the hard, final part  #151; get them to vote."
World," Newspaper endorsements for President Bush, a Republican, or Sen. John Kerry, a Democrat, in the 2004 presidential campaign."
World," An earthquake has rocked a densely  populated city in southwestern China, destroying more than  20,000 houses but killing no one, a local official said on  Wednesday."
World,"EILAT, ISRAEL - Six Egyptian students were freed by Israel on Sunday in exchange for the release of an Arab-Israeli spy. The students had sneaked into Israel in August and were arrested on suspicion that they "
World," The ouster of Myanmar's prime minister,  architect of a tentative ""roadmap to democracy,"" has dashed  faint hopes for an end to military rule and leaves Southeast  Asia's policy of constructive engagement in tatters."
World,Egypt sent a convicted Israeli spy home after eight years in jail and Israel released six Egyptian infiltrators Sunday in the clearest sign of a warming of relations strained by a Palestinian uprising.
Sci/Tech,"Almost hard to believe, but one of the most anticipated PC games of the decade is about to make impact... Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) announced today that Half-Life 2 had officially gone gold."
Sci/Tech,A new study released by Macrovision Corporation finds that US software publishers and enterprise software buyers have differing expectations regarding the future of subscription and licensing models.
Sports,Michael Owen scored his first goal for Real Madrid as the record nine-time European champion beat Dynamo Kiev 1-0 in soccer #39;s Champions League.
World,"India #39;s most wanted bandit has been killed by police in a gun battle while on his way to get treatment for an eye problem, ending a two-decade hunt for a "
World,"Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has taken the oath of office as Indonesia #39;s sixth president, capping a rapid rise to power for the former general who has vowed to boost economic growth, tackle graft and fight terror."
World,BRITAIN and Germany gave Iran a final chance yesterday to co-operate over its nuclear programme - or face the prospect of sanctions.
Sports,San Diego Chargers wide receiver Reche Caldwell will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his right knee in Sunday #39;s loss at Atlanta.
Business,Thousands of Marsh   McLennan employees who have bought Marsh stock in the company's employee stock purchase plan or in their retirement plans have seen the stock fall 50 percent.
World,Federal investigators have largely ruled out a design flaw as a central factor in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.
Business,"IBM, a barometer of trends in the computing business, delivered a solid quarterly performance on Monday that pointed to modest if uneven improvement in the corporate technology sector."
Business,"World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. on Tuesday filed suit against toy maker Jakks Pacific Inc. and video game maker THQ Inc._, alleging a bribery scheme involving a lucrative license deal "
World,"Before boarding a plane in Madrid, a Colombian smuggler ate a pricey meal that landed him in trouble upon his arrival in Bogota."
Sci/Tech,"Software licensing is entering a period of  quot;dramatic and fundamental change quot; as publishers aggressively move to subscription models, newly unveiled research has claimed."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, left, tends to his right ankle during the third inning of game 6 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 19."
Sports,"Lafayette, LA (Sports Network) - Rookie JR Smith scored 22 points to lead four Hornets in double figures, as New Orleans topped the Los Angeles Clippers, 105-95, in preseason action."
Sports,"Stephen Jackson continued a strong preseason, scoring 29 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 93-92 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves."
Business,"US consumer prices rose more in September than a month earlier, reflecting higher costs for services such as hotel stays and medical care, a government report showed."
Sports," Carlos Boozer had eight points and nine rebounds in his first preseason game for Utah, and free agent Keith McLeod finished with 11 points and six assists in the Jazz's 113 89 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night."
Sports, Alex Rodriguez was called out for interference when he swatted at Boston pitcher Bronson Arroyo's glove and knocked the ball loose during a play near first base in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the AL championship series Tuesday night.
Sports,"Pitching on a bad ankle, Curt Schilling grits his way through seven innings and the Red Sox hold on for a 4-2 victory over the Yankees."
Business,Constellation Brands Inc. said Tuesday that it had made an unsolicited \$970 million offer for the Robert Mondavi Corporation. Mondavi said it would consider the 
Business,"Frank P. Quattrone, the former star investment banker who was found guilty of obstruction of justice, won permission yesterday from an appeals court to remain free pending his appeal, just "
Business,"AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. of Redmond, poised to close by year-end on its agreement to be bought by Cingular Wireless, posted year-over-year declines Tuesday in virtually all measures for its third quarter ended Sept."
Sci/Tech,"That rewrite of the old Microsoft Corp. motto might not fit precisely, but the Redmond company yesterday showed its ever-expanding ambitions with new software that connects the desktop computer to the traditional telephone next to it."
Sports,"LONDON: US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United Plc to 27.63 from 25.3, the Premier League club said yesterday, heightening speculation that he will bid for them."
Sports," Curt Schilling allowed four hits over seven innings and Mark Bellhorn smacked a three run homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 4 2 win over the New York Yankees Tuesday, tying the American League Championship Series at three games apiece."
World," Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in as Indonesia's sixth president on Wednesday after sweeping to power by vowing faster job growth, a war on corruption and tough punishment for terrorists. A solemn looking Yudhoyono took the oath of office inside a cavernous hall at parliament in front of the very legislators many expect will challenge the big popular mandate he won in Indonesia's first direct presidential election last month."
World," Poles lit candles and laid flowers Tuesday at the grave of pro Solidarity priest Jerzy Popieluszko, abducted and killed by the communist secret police 20 years ago in a murder described in parliament as ""one of the last acts of terror"" by the former regime."
World," JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP)   Retired general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in as Indonesia's sixth president Wednesday after winning the country's first ever direct election for head of state last month."
Sci/Tech,TOKYO: Major Japanese computer maker Toshiba Corp. said Wednesday it is aiming to sell laptop computers loaded with its next generation DVD drive by next year.
Sci/Tech,"Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sports,"Jay Triano was fired as coach of the Canadian national team yesterday, a move Triano said was due to his inability to give enough time to the job."
World,"Burmas tough, but pragmatic, prime minister was sacked by his hardline army colleagues, clouding prospects for the freedom of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy in the military-led south-east Asian nation."
Sports,Curt Schilling willed away the pain and the Boston Red Sox got the benefit of two reversed calls to move within one win of the most shocking comeback in baseball postseason history.
Sports, The Boston Red Sox call themselves idiots  #151; too stupid to realize that they aren't supposed be doing this.
Sci/Tech, A Denver hospital abruptly changed course on Tuesday and agreed to perform a kidney transplant that would be the first such procedure in the United States using an organ found on a private Web site.
Sci/Tech, Japan's Toshiba Corp. said on Wednesday it would introduce notebook computers with HD DVD technology in the last quarter of 2005 in a move to pressure rivals in the battle over formats for next generation DVDs.
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc., the largest U.S. cell phone maker, more than quadrupled its third quarter earnings to  #36;479 million thanks largely to new handsets that boosted its sales by 26 percent."
Sci/Tech," The small frogs that croaked in Diane Butler's backyard pond had been silenced and her goldfish were disappearing. She had the culprit, dead in a plastic bag inside her freezer. Butler's capture  #151; a 4 1/2 inch Cuban tree frog  #151; in coastal Savannah has caused a nervous stir among wildlife biologists in Georgia and Florida."
Sci/Tech," The bright green rocks jutting through the prairie soil were hard to miss, but Tom Charlton still couldn't believe his eyes. It was kimberlite, the molten rock in which diamonds are found, and preliminary tests had yielded a microscopic diamond."
Sci/Tech," Cod stocks in Europe's northern waters are on the verge of extinction, scientists said on Monday, calling for a blanket ban on fishing in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"The UK newspaper The Guardian has undertaken a campaign urging its readers to write US voters in Clark County, Ohio and urge them to vote against President George W. Bush in the US presidential elections.  They call this campaign Operation Clark County.   "
Sci/Tech, Japan's Toshiba Corp. said on Wednesday  it would introduce notebook computers with HD DVD technology in  the last quarter of 2005 in a move to pressure rivals in the  battle over formats for next generation DVDs.
Sci/Tech," A computer hacker accessed names  and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians  after breaking into a University of California, Berkeley,  computer system in perhaps the worst attack of its kind ever  suffered by the school, officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Vivendi Universal Games said on  Tuesday it plans to ship ""Half Life 2"" to retailers in  November, bringing to market the eagerly anticipated PC game  that has been plagued by missed launch dates and a hacker  attack on its development company."
Sci/Tech," Bridgestone Corp. will enter the display  device market with ultra thin electronic price tags, aiming for  annual sales of 1 billion yen ( $9.23 million) in around two to  three years, Japan's top tire maker said on Wednesday."
Sports," Caron Butler scored 18 points as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 105 80 NBA exhibition win over road weary Sacramento, who were playing their first game since returning from China."
Sports, Georgia is likely to have a dismal season on the basketball court.
Sports,"The NBA informed the players #39; union Sunday it will not seek a temporary restraining order in federal court, clearing the way for a grievance hearing over suspensions for the Pacers-Pistons brawl."
Business,"New York #39;s attorney general has broadened his insurance-brokerage probe into life and health insurance, investigating whether brokers have taken payoffs to steer business "
Business, Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (HMY) said in a statement Wednesday it has posted details of its proposed merger with Gold Fields Ltd.
Business,"According to Alan Greenspan, the Federal Reserve chairman, the high amount of private debt being carried by Americans is not so scary because most people can  quot;calibrate their borrowing and spending to minimize financial difficulties."
Business,"Citigroup has removed three senior executives, including Sir Deryck Maughan, its British-born vice-chairman, following a scandal which has forced the closure of one of the bank #39;s Japanese businesses."
Business,Cola Co. has agreed to change sales practices that helped it win roughly half of the soft drink market in Europe. The agreement is part of a settlement of a long running antitrust investigation by the European Union.
Business,"New York (Oct. 20, 2004) - A federal judge has granted defense lawyers #39; request to delay the trial of former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers by two months, according to published reports."
Business,"Cox Enterprises, the privately held parent of the cable giant Cox Communications, reached an agreement yesterday to buy out the public minority shareholders in its cable business for \$8."
Business,What will Cingular Wireless get after it pays \$41 billion in cash to acquire AT amp;T Wireless later this year? The answer became clearer yesterday after AT amp;T Wireless reported third-quarter financial results 
Business,"The winds of four hurricanes blew through Safeco #39;s third-quarter financials, helping send the Seattle-based insurer to its first quarterly loss in a year."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft yesterday introduced a desktop computer application that aims to seamlessly integrate e-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, traditional phone service and Internet-based calling."
Sci/Tech,Japan #39;s Toshiba Corp. said on Wednesday it would introduce notebook computers with HD DVD technology in the last quarter of 2005 in a move to pressure rivals in the battle over formats for next-generation DVDs.
Sci/Tech,"Robbie Williams #39;s new Greatest Hits album will be sold on memory cards, which can be inserted into cellphones and laptops and listened to in MP3 format."
Sci/Tech,"A computer hacker broke into a UC Berkeley computer containing more than one million records of California residents, prompting federal agencies to launch an ongoing investigation into the incident, state officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Almost 30 percent of bird populations in North America are facing a  quot;significant decline, quot; The National Audubon Society said in its first  quot;The State of the Birds quot; report Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"com October 19, 2004, 9:40 AM PT. Although IT Management is firmly anchored at number six, its importance is high as its relevance spans across all IT projects."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec Corp., the global leader in information security, today announced that its Norton Personal Firewall and Norton AntiVirus solutions will be preinstalled on all new HP Pavilion and Presario desktop PCs, expanding protection to consumers across the "
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s an amusing story moving over the Associated Press wire this morning about a Corvallis, Ore., man whose new TV set surprised everyone by emitting an international distress signal that was picked up by satellite, sending emergency responders rushing "
Sci/Tech,"SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PalmSource, Inc. provider of Palm OS(R), a leading operating system powering next-generation mobile devices and smartphones, today announced its second "
Sports,JOSE MOURINHO stormed out of a Stamford Bridge press conference yesterday after he was quizzed about drug-cheat striker Adrian Mutu.
Sports,"Andre Agassi returned to competitive tennis action on Tuesday with an appearance at the Madrid Masters Series event in Spain. Agassi had had a bye in the first round, and his match against Max Mirnyi of Belarus "
Sports,"MADRID, Spain, Oct. 20 - England striker Michael Owen scored the only goal as Real Madrid hung on to beat Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Champions League Group B match on Tuesday evening."
Sports,GRAEME SOUNESS had to be separated from Craig Bellamy in a training ground bust-up yesterday after he blasted his swearing striker.
Sports,"Michael Brown of Tottenham Hotspur (left) blocks a free kick by Patrik Berger of Portsmouth (right) during the English Premiership soccer match at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, Oct. 18."
Sports, James Franklin became just the second New Zealander to take a test cricket hat trick as his team took firm control of the first against Bangladesh.
Business, Oil prices held steady above  #36;53 a barrel on Wednesday as worries over a winter supply crunch countered expectations that high fuel costs would curb growth in petroleum demand next year.
World," Porsche, the German maker of luxury sports cars, wants to extend working hours and cut jobs, its chairman said in a newspaper interview at a time when other car makers in Germany are also drastically reducing their workforce in an attempt to drive down costs."
World," Sandra de los Santos became famous this summer when she left Cuba for the Bahamas and then, after a brief disappearance, climbed out of a wooden cargo crate in Miami. Her odyssey was one of the more creative ways that dozens of Cubans have made bids to reach the United States in recent years."
Sports,"It might have shaken up the betting market but New Zealand finally got something from their tour of Australia. After being destroyed by the Aussie in the test matches, they won the first one-day match of the three match series."
World, FREDERICTON (CP)   New Brunswick's striking hospital workers have  narrowly voted for a new four year contract.
World," Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Tuesday accused President Bush of failing the United States and the world in Iraq, citing unsecured nuclear weapons abroad and unprotected ports at home as further evidence of the president's ""incompetence."""
World," Democrat John Kerry has mounted a furious counter attack against George W. Bush on national security, seeking to regain momentum in their heated presidential race two weeks before polling day."
World," U.N. nuclear experts visited Brazil's new uranium enrichment plant on Tuesday to try to break an impasse over nonproliferation inspections, although how much they would be allowed to see remained at issue."
Business," Asian share markets staged a  broad based retreat on Wednesday, led by steelmakers amid  warnings of price declines, but also enveloping technology and  financial stocks on worries that earnings may disappoint."
World," Typhoon Tokage hit western Japan on  Wednesday, killing at least two people and snarling transport  as it lashed the country with heavy rains that set off  landslides and forced thousands to evacuate."
Business," The yen edged down against the dollar on  Wednesday as Japanese stock prices slid, but it remained within  striking distance of three month highs on persistent concerns  about the health of the U.S. economy."
World," Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono  took office as Indonesia's first directly elected leader on  Wednesday after sweeping to power by vowing faster job growth,  a war on corruption and tough punishment for terrorists. A  solemn looking Yudhoyono was sworn in at parliament in front of  the very legislators many expect will challenge the big popular  mandate he won in Indonesia's historic democratic presidential  ballot last month."
World," A U.N. panel has put on its  sanctions list networks said to be controlled by Jordanian Abu  Musab al Zarqawi after they claimed responsibility for  bombings, kidnappings and beheadings in Iraq."
Business,"The for-profit, post-secondary education industry is ripe for consolidation, and Arlington has a letter of intent to buy another school in the western United States and anticipates more deals in the next year."
Business,"The changes include an end to exclusivity arrangements with stores or restaurants, while allowing Coca-Cola to avoid a fine and potentially years of continued legal wrangling."
Business,"GlaxoSmithKline's decision not to partner up is a setback to Advancis' plans to redevelop some commonly prescribed oral antibiotics to perform more efficiently. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,"The Red Sox will either complete an amazing comeback as the first team to rebound from a 3-0 deficit in postseason history, or the Yankees will stop them."
Sports,"One more loss, and the St. Louis Cardinals will bow out of the N.L.C.S. for the fourth time in Tony La Russa's tenure."
Business,US health insurance stocks fall amid concerns that New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer will widen a probe into price rigging.
Sports,"Now if only the NFL can let players at the other 20 positions on the football field get involved. The league trading deadline was yesterday, and for the first time in five years, there actually were deals made. All three trades were for wide receivers."
Sci/Tech,"Do you know what pops up when you Google yourself? You should, because odds are someone you work with or know does. A study released last month by Harris Interactive and Dogpile, a search engine run by InfoSpace "
Sports,"The good news for Boston College senior quarterback Paul Peterson is that he completed 32 passes for 367 yards, both career records, and two touchdowns as the Eagles marched up and down the field against Pittsburgh last Saturday for 423 yards of total offense. The bad news is the Eagles stalled when they got close to the goal line, scored ..."
Sports,"Harvard, one of three undefeated 1-AA football teams in the country, and Princeton, whose only loss was to 18th-ranked Colgate by 3 points, meet in a pivotal Ivy League game Saturday. Harvard and Princeton are 2-0 and tied for first with defending league champion Penn, which plays at Yale."
World,The Turkish Cypriot minority government resigns after abandoning efforts to forge a new coalition.
Sports,"The Hokies beat the Hurricanes for the second straight season, won the ACC title and a BCS spot - one that Tech let slip away by collapsing down the stretch a year ago, is the reward."
World,"A commuter plane crashes as it approached  a Missouri airport, killing at least eight people on board."
World,Boston beat the Yankees 4-2 as the AL play-off goes all the way to game seven.
Business,"The average price of heating oil in Massachusetts hit \$1.99 a gallon yesterday, the highest level for this time of year in at least a decade."
Business,"Liberty Mutual Group has been subpoenaed by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, the first local insurer to be caught up in the prosecutor's fast-widening probe into the insurance industry's sales practices."
Business,The nation's top telecommunications regulator said yesterday he will push -- before the next president is inaugurated -- to protect fledgling Internet telephone services from getting taxed and heavily regulated by the 50 state governments.
Business,"Inside the Hynes Convention Center, it feels like 1999. About 5,000 engineers and venture capitalists have gathered here to discuss and to celebrate one of the hottest technology markets in the world -- the use of Internet technology to move telephone calls. This week's VON (for ''Voice over the Net quot;) Conference features the same breathless optimism that drove the Internet ..."
Business,"Record consumer debt won't become ''destabilizing quot; to the US economy so long as there isn't a ''significant fall quot; in home prices or household incomes, an unlikely prospect, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said."
Business,"Robert Fulton traveled to Mexico many times during his career in manufacturing and as a contractor, but never thought of it as a place to retire. Nonetheless, he and his wife settled in a village on the shores of Lake Chapala called Mirasol, where they found a thriving community of retirees, many from the United States."
Business,"Just weeks after Merck  amp; Co. pulled its anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx from the market, rival Celebrex, marketed by Pfizer Inc. , is mounting a wide-scale, consumer-oriented ad campaign to get people to ask their doctors about the drug."
World,King Sihamoni is due to arrive in Phnom Penh after being named last week as the his father's successor.
Business,"Fidelity Investments said brokerage client assets increased 15 percent to \$1.02 trillion in the third quarter as the company made strides to lure customers from the likes of Charles Schwab Corp. The number of client accounts increased to 13.7 million, a 6 percent gain from 12.9 million in the same period a year earlier, the Boston firm said. Fidelity has ..."
Business,"The nation's 47 million Social Security recipients got a bit of good news yesterday: their checks next year will increase 2.7 percent, or an average of \$25 thanks to the program's annual cost-of-living adjustment. But looking further into the future, the news is less encouraging. A trio of forces -- higher taxes, rising medical costs, and a mandated increase in ..."
Business,"A strike at a General Motors Corp. plant in Germany began to squeeze the company's European production yesterday as a lack of parts halted two other factories, while thousands of workers rallied against GM's plan to cut up to 12,000 jobs across the continent."
Business,"Mortgage giant Fannie Mae is now the target of a formal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices, the company said in a regulatory filing yesterday."
Business,"Marche Movenpick, the upscale marketplace-cafe at the Prudential Center, abruptly shuttered its doors yesterday and is unlikely to reopen, leaving a big hole to fill in the Boston shopping complex."
Business,"day decline in oil prices, with crude futures briefly dipping below  $53 a barrel yesterday, is a temporary trend that is likely to reverse itself before too long, analysts and traders said."
World,"The funeral of India's most notorious bandit, Veerappan, takes place  at a village in southern Tamil Nadu state."
World,"  Burma's tough but pragmatic prime minister was removed from power yesterday by his hard line army colleagues, clouding prospects for the freedom of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy in the military led Southeast Asian nation."
World,"  There are few places outside of Boston, New York, Houston, and St. Louis where the Major League playoffs are being followed with such keen interest as on this baseball crazy island. Every day, upwards of 100 men, young and old, pay a visit to the ''Esquina Caliente, quot; or ''hot corner quot; in Havana's Central Park    a legendary spot under ..."
World,"  The head of Iran's security council said yesterday that the reelection of President Bush was in Tehran's best interests, despite the administration's axis of evil label, accusations that Iran harbors Al Qaeda terrorists, and threats of sanctions over the country's nuclear ambitions. Historically, Democrats have harmed Iran more than Republicans, said Hasan Rowhani, head of the Supreme National ..."
World,"  British authorities charged extremist cleric Abu Hamza al Masri yesterday with possessing Al Qaeda literature and inciting the killing of Jews and other non Muslims, delaying his possible extradition to the United States, where he is wanted on terrorism charges."
World,  Israel's army chief of staff yesterday condemned a call from scores of rabbis on observant soldiers to refuse to obey orders to evacuate Jewish settlements under next year's planned Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip.
World,"  She's lived in Iraq for three decades and has been a passionate advocate for its people, arguing against the US led invasion, but humanitarian worker Margaret Hassan finds herself a pawn as the latest hostage in the conflict gripping her adopted homeland."
World,"  The US general who predicted Osama bin Laden would be captured or killed this year struck a decidedly cautionary note yesterday, saying he doesn't know when or if the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks will be brought to justice."
World,"  A ball of fire erupts from a train car, smothering commuters with smoke, and littering the platform with bodies and blood in a chilling security camera videotape of the March 11 train bombings broadcast yesterday by a Spanish station."
World,"Foes of the death penalty say fewer Africans than ever before are being hanged, beaten, shot, shocked, stoned or poisoned by their governments."
World,"  F   ranco Frattini , Italy's foreign minister, said a two-day international meeting on Iraq in late November will examine ways to stabilize the country and develop plans for an exit strategy for the U.S.-led occupation force there."
World," Officer Andrew Barnett of the Anne Arundel County police allegedly told his superiors last year that his nation needed him -- that his Army reserves unit had been activated and that he was headed to Iraq. With that, police say, Barnett was granted a leave from his job while continuing to collect his salary."
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Business," New York. October 20. KAZINFORM quotes Reuters    Three top Citigroup Inc. executives, including Vice Chairman Deryck Maughan, are leaving the financial services giant in the wake of a scandal at its Japanese private banking unit."
Sports,The fan in the first row in leftfield who was hit by Mark Bellhorn #39;s three-run homer in the fourth inning wasn #39;t taking any chances.
World,"Country: Burma, also known as Myanmar, is a Southeast Asian nation bordered by Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Thailand and Laos to the east and southeast."
World,Israel #39;s top military officials spoke out Tuesday against calls for disobedience after rabbis urged religiously devout soldiers to refuse to take part in the removal of Jewish 
World," Tawhid and Jihad, the Iraqi group of terror mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi, apparently has changed its name two days after announcing its merger with Osama bin Laden #39;s al Qaida organization."
World,The British Ministry of Defense confirmed on Sunday that the US has sent a request to the British government for redeployment of the British forces stationed in Iraq because the US troops stationed in Iraq are preparing for new military actions in Fallujah 
World,"The foreign ministers of Britain and Germany issued a joint warning to Iran on Tuesday to address international worries about its nuclear program, serving notice that Tehran must take action immediately."
World,"TOKYO : One person is dead and four others are missing as Japan #39;s biggest typhoon in more than a decade pounded the south of the country with heavy rain and powerful winds, officials said."
World,"The government is considering linking the Gaza Strip to the Israeli railroad system as part of the disengagement plan, Itamar Yaar, deputy head of the National Security Council, said on Tuesday."
World,SEOUL : South Korea #39;s foreign minister said Wednesday a visit by North Korea #39;s second-ranking leader to China was  quot;positive and encouraging quot; for a resumption of stalled six-nation talks on Pyongyang #39;s nuclear drive.
Sports," The NBA informed the players' union Sunday it will not seek a temporary restraining order in federal court, clearing the way for a grievance hearing over suspensions for the Pacers Pistons brawl."
Business,"AUSTIN, Texas _ Dell Inc. expanded its share of the personal-computer market in the third quarter, taking advantage of its traditionally strong commercial sales in the period to extend its lead over rival Hewlett-Packard Co."
Business,The Takeovers Panel said today that Brundwo Pty Limited has offered two undertakings relating to its proposed A\$1.2 billion bid for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group Limited (ALH).
Business,"Former Enron Corp. chairman Kenneth L. Lay, who for weeks had been pressing to be tried on his own on criminal charges related to the company #39;s demise, yesterday got more than he bargained for."
Sci/Tech,"JBoss after a series of announcements last month (see JBoss announces gt;) has made another significant announcement with JBoss jBPM, their first step into business process management."
Sports,"All Derek Lowe could do last night was wait and hope. When the baseball gods finally smiled on the Red Sox one more time, extending the season another "
World,"A ball of fire erupts from a train car, smothering commuters with smoke, and littering the platform with bodies and blood in a chilling security-camera "
World,"Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi gives a keynote speech on government policy and the challenges facing Iraq before its elections to members of the Iraqi National Assembly in Baghdad, October 18."
World,TONY Blair faces a mauling in the Commons today from Labour backbenchers furious at a plea for British troops to bail out the Americans.
Business,"Embattled insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has suspended four employees as part of a far-reaching investigation into industry practices, the "
Business,COLA will open its fridges to its rivals after the soft drink giant reached a landmark antitrust settlement last night with the European Union.
Business,Motorola Inc. says it #39;s ready to make inroads in the cell-phone market after posting a third straight strong quarter and rolling out a series of new handsets in time for the holiday selling season.
Business,A judge on Wednesday ruled to strike out a record 230.5 million pound (\$415 million) claim for special damages by British investment bank Collins Stewart against the Financial Times newspaper.
Business,New York beverage conglomerate Constellation Brands said Tuesday that it has offered \$1.3 billion -- \$970 million in cash and \$333 million in assumed debt -- to acquire Robert Mondavi Corp.
Business,The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) today approved the proposal to hike foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in civil aviation sector from 40 to 49 per cent but barred foreign airlines from holding stakes.
Business," Don #39;t expect higher gas prices to dull gift giving this year: Consumers plan to spend a bit more on holiday gifts and merchandise, according to a survey released Wednesday."
Business," None of the European Union's 10 new member states yet fulfils the criteria for joining Europe's single currency, the European Commission said in a report."
Sci/Tech," The tech sector can't pop open the bubbly yet, since pink slips are flying and shipping jobs overseas is as en vogue as 1980s fashion trends. But there are signs of growth that give reason to at least put the champagne on ice, with PC sales rising and small businesses planning to plunk down serious cash on technology purchases, according to a new batch of studies."
Sci/Tech,"If canceling the Pentium-4 4GHz processor was not enough, AMD has come up with fresher set of problems for Intel. Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices renewed the claims of being the maker of the fastest PC Microprocessors "
Sci/Tech,"Apple has unveiled, what it calls the fastest, most affordable iBook G4 ever for consumers and education customers. The latest iBook features a built-in AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802."
Sci/Tech,"The US Federal Communications Commission must assert its regulatory authority over voice over IP as a matter of priority, FCC chairman Michael Powell said in an address at the VON Fall 2004 conference and exposition."
Sci/Tech,"with two newborns in tow -- are heading south for the fall  quot;chum festival, quot; says a whale researcher in the San Juan Islands."
Sci/Tech,"Carlos Ramos, assistant secretary at the California Health and Human Services Agency, said:  quot;The investigation is continuing but we have no idea if the personal information has been compromised."
Sci/Tech,"One of the most anticipated computer games of the year, Half-Life 2, is seeing the light of day in November. The game is due to go on sale worldwide on 16 November, its publisher Vivendi has announced."
Sci/Tech,"I guess this news will have to hold us over until the individual companies make their announcements. AMD today announced PCI Express support from leading chipset manufacturers, offering performance-hungry "
Sci/Tech,"Despite four major disappointments involving Lockheed Martin Space Systems projects in recent years, NASA is unlikely to deny the Jefferson County company future contracts, space analysts said."
Sci/Tech,"LG Philips is developing what the company claims is the world #39;s largest organic light-emitting diode display. The company, which manufactures thin-film-transistor (TFT) LCD screens in South Korea, unveiled "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer is reportedly readying a new special-edition iPod that will coincide with the release of U2 #39;s upcoming CD, entitled  quot;Vertigo."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems is working with the UK government on a pilot programme to train prison inmates in information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
Sci/Tech, South Korea's Samsung Electronics has developed the world's first mobile phone equipped with a five megapixel camera.
Business," New Zealand #39;s central bank is unlikely to alter its neutral monetary policy stance, and almost certainly won #39;t hike interest rates "
Sports,"Entering the National League Championship Series, the St. Louis Cardinals appeared to have a decisive edge over the Astros in several areas, including the bullpen."
Sports,Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone has said that time has run out for the organisers of the British Grand Prix to save the race for the 2005 season.
Sports,Real Madrid believe they will qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League after recording their second win in a row with an edgy 1-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev.
Sports,"Major League Baseball Tuesday kicked off the process of selling the team formerly known as the Montreal Expos, while the president of the franchise said it might have a new name soon after the World Series ends."
Sports,"Feb. 11, 2003 -- Football coach Rick Neuheisel denies speculation that he interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers for their head coaching position, saying he never met with the NFL team."
Sports,Some may see the Browns #39; straight-up trade of Quincy Morgan for Antonio Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys as an inconsequential swap of two disgruntled receivers.
Sports," The San Diego Chargers lost a wide receiver Tuesday, the same day they acquired Keenan McCardell from the Buccaneers. While they were finalizing the deal for McCardell just before the NFL trading "
Sci/Tech," Leading Indian software exporter, Satyam, second quarter profit rose 27.92 percent to 41.2 million dollars on the back of strong orders and rationalisation of costs."
World," British authorities pre empted a US bid to extradite radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al Masri, charging the fiery preacher Tuesday with urging followers to kill non Muslims, in some case specifically targeting Jews."
World,"Hamid Karzai has been cruising to victory in Afghanistan #39;s first direct presidential elections, but the returns so far have underscored the ethnic fault lines that often divide the country."
World,"Seven more tigers have died at a private zoo in Thailand where 23 others succumbed to bird flu, an official said Wednesday. In addition to the 30 tigers who have died, 23 others remain "
Business, Oil prices held strong above  $53 a  barrel on Wednesday as worries over a winter supply crunch  countered expectations that high fuel costs would curb growth  in petroleum demand next year.
Sports, Boston Red Sox can make baseball  history on Wednesday by becoming the first team to overturn a  three game deficit in a best of seven series.
Sci/Tech," Washington state's resident killer whales, with two newborns in tow, dodged a potentially lethal roadblock in their voyage south to feast on a healthy run of chum salmon, experts say."
Sci/Tech," People interested in an out of this world post death experience can ""boldly go where no man has gone before"" with a space memorial service that blasts their ashes into space."
Sports,"Seattle gave up a seventh-round draft choice in 2005 to acquire the 42-year-old Rice. The trade reunites Rice, a 13-time Pro Bowl selection in his 20th NFL season, with coach Mike Holmgren."
World,"PHNOM PENH : Cambodia #39;s new king, Norodom Sihamoni, has arrived home, less than a week after he was appointed to the throne vacated by his revered father."
Business," The dollar fell to a 7 1/2 month low  against the euro on Wednesday and a three month trough on the  Swiss franc as a selloff on the back of recent worries about  the U.S. economy and interest rate outlook gained momentum. The  yen came under pressure briefly as Tokyo stocks fell 1.65  percent. But given the export oriented economy's reliance on  oil, a recent retreat in oil prices underpinned the currency  near this week's three month high on the dollar."
Business,"Oil wealth can often lead to corruption, according to the latest survey by anti-corruption campaign group Transparency International."
Business,"Three of Citigroup's most senior executives are to leave the Wall Street heavyweight following last month's closure of its Japanese operations, reports say."
Sports,"Can 86 years of tainted history be swept clean by one sweet, absurdly improbable act of redemption, the likes of which has never been seen in hardball history?"
Business,"Gas prices in the UK are likely to remain high for at least another three years, a report predicts, due to record oil prices and supply shortages."
Sports,"It was an innocent enough looking roller. But, almost immediately, you sensed something weird was going to happen to the Red Sox at a critical juncture of a game they could not afford to lose."
Sports,"There aren't many players in baseball who can change a game with their speed. But Dave Roberts is certainly among the handful who can, and the Red Sox utility outfielder made his presence felt on the bases in Games 4 and 5."
Business,"Mortgage lending fell 4 in September, the Council of Mortgage Lenders says - a further sign that the housing market is slowing."
Sports,So who's pitching the most important game of the year for the Yankees tonight? Manager Joe Torre wasn't saying last night.
Sports,"They followed the Yankees across the summer and on into fall the way a young boy shadows his daddy. From June 1, the day the Yankees took over first place in the American League East, the Red Sox gave chase, falling to a seemingly hopeless 10 1/2 games back in mid-August, charging back, but never making it ..."
Sports,BASEBALL Florida (NL): Released Ps Billy Koch and Aaron Small and C Ramon Castro; added INFs Joe Dillon and Derek Wathan to roster.
Sports,"Last spring, Kris Thorsness got to thinking about her former teammates on the 1984 US Olympic gold-medal winning rowing team. When the team got together before those Games, they put on skits  quot;to break the tension, quot; and Thorsness remembered that the skit she was involved in was about a 20-year reunion. Why not bring it to life? she figured."
Sports,Patrick Eaves scored two goals and added an assist to lead No. 1 Boston College to a 3-2 Hockey East victory over host UMass-Lowell last night at Tsongas Arena.
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. yesterday said third-quarter net income more than doubled, reflecting strong orders for the Natick company's drug-coated Taxus cardiac stents."
Business,"Compare credit cards with 0 #37; APR on purchases and/or balance transfers. Also, compare cards that give cash back, other rewards and more. Choose from multiple offers for good or bad credit."
Business,THE High Court has thrown out a 230m damages claim brought by City stockbroker Collins Stewart against the Financial Times newspaper.
Sci/Tech,"Washington state #39;s resident killer whales, with two newborns in tow, dodged a potentially lethal roadblock in their voyage south to feast on a healthy run of chum salmon, experts say."
Sci/Tech,"FPD (flat-panel display) makers from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea are competing for the spotlight at FPD International 2004 in Yokohama Japan (October 20-22)."
Sci/Tech,Ads in video games are becoming a lucrative area for firms trying to reach young people.
World," Israeli troops killed a Palestinian on his way to a mosque in a Gaza refugee camp on Wednesday as well as a gunman closing in on an army outpost in a nearby buffer zone, witnesses and militants said."
World," Rescuers dug the bodies of six members of one family    a couple and their four children    out of the rubble of an Iraqi house bombed by U.S. warplanes on Wednesday, witnesses said."
Business," Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A>, the world's  biggest drugmaker, on Wednesday said third quarter earnings  rose on higher sales of key medicines."
Business," Diversified manufacturer Honeywell  International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HON.N</A> posted a rise in quarterly profit as  strong demand for aerospace equipment and automobile components  boosted revenues, the company said on Wednesday."
Business," Eastman Kodak Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EK.N</A>, the world's  top maker of photographic film, on Wednesday said its third  quarter profit rose, boosted by discontinued operations. Sales  were boosted by the weaker dollar and its key growth area of  digital photography.  Rochester, New York based Kodak, which one year ago announced a  dramatic strategy shift toward digital cameras and printing and  away from film, posted net income of  $479 million, or  $1.67 a  share, including  $1.51 from discontinued operations. A year  earlier its profit was  $122 million, or 42 cents a share.     Multimedia versions of Reuters Top News are now available for:   * 3000 Xtra    : visit http://topnews.session.rservices.com  *  BridgeStation: view story .134  For more information on Top  News, visit  http://topnews.reuters.com  "
Business," Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WHR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WHR.N</A>  on Wednesday said quarterly profit was about flat as it was  pressured by higher raw material and oil costs."
World," Rescuers dug the bodies of six  members of one family    a couple and their four children     out of the rubble of an Iraqi house bombed by U.S. warplanes on  Wednesday, witnesses said."
Business," Embattled insurance broker Marsh    McLennan Cos. , the main target of a probe into insurance bid  rigging, said on Wednesday it will have only limited ability to  borrow money through the rest of the year."
World," Iran is ready to prove to the world it  is not producing atomic weapons if the West recognizes the  Islamic Republic's right to have peaceful nuclear technology,  President Mohammad Khatami said Wednesday."
World," Hamid Karzai was cruising to victory in  Afghanistan's first direct presidential elections, but by  Wednesday the returns so far have underscored the ethnic fault  lines that have often divided the country."
Sci/Tech,"Hot new video game titles aim at Generation XXX, where racy content falls between barely decent and indecently bare. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge agreed Tuesday to delay former WorldCom Inc. chief executive Bernard J. Ebbers's trial until January to give his lawyers more time to prepare his defense.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Washington's XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. plans to announce a deal worth as much as \$650 million with Major League Baseball today that will enable the company to carry most regular and postseason games over the next several years beginning with Opening Day 2005, said a source familiar with the deal."
Sci/Tech,"Pepco Communications said yesterday that it sold its stake in Starpower Communications LLC to RCN Corp., its partner in Starpower, for \$29 million."
Sci/Tech,"Archaeologists have discovered the oldest clay ""fireplaces"" made by humans at a dig in southern Greece."
Sci/Tech,A UK panel examining radiation risks says official estimates of the dangers to health may be wide of the mark - but not substantially.
World,"The Kenyan government's campaign to tackle corruption is having an impact, says Transparency International."
Sci/Tech,"Would you like to see a piece of Halley's Comet streak past a planet that looks like an exploding star? This week you can, on Thursday, Oct. 21st, when the Orionid meteor shower peaks."
World,"  Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday that British troops would only be redeployed to the more volatile, US controlled sector of Iraq if it was militarily justified."
Sci/Tech,Spreadsheet pioneer Dan Bricklin is among the computing innovators honored by the Computer History Museum.
Sci/Tech,"Company set to announce plan to build stateside factory, CEO Kevin Rollins says in wide-ranging interview with CNET News.com."
Sci/Tech,Check Point Software Technology's Gil Shwed weighs in on who's winning the war of attrition between virus writers and the security companies they drive crazy.
Sci/Tech,Use of databases to purge voter rolls led to complaints of people being wrongly excluded.
Sci/Tech,edge data mining and other intelligence tools could redefine privacy as we know it. A News.com special report.
Sci/Tech,edge data mining and other intelligence tools could redefine privacy as we know it. A News.com special report.
Sci/Tech,edge data mining and other intelligence tools could redefine privacy as we know it. A News.com special report.
Business," Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc.  posted a rise in quarterly profit as strong demand for aerospace equipment and automobile components boosted revenues, the company said on Wednesday."
World," Human Rights Watch urged Russian authorities on Wednesday to take action against the vicious hazing that plagues the nation's military, saying the abuse that kills dozens of conscripts every year and traumatizes thousands more can be prevented."
Business," Office products retailer Office Depot Inc. on Wednesday reported a decline in third quarter profit due to softening in its European business, disruptions associated with the hurricanes in the southeastern United States, and lower than expected back to school sales."
Business,"  Stock futures slipped on Wednesday,  pointing to a weak market open, as firming oil prices and a  wide reaching investigation into the insurance and health  industry cast a shadow over Wall Street."
World,"CARE International suspended aid operations in Iraq after its country director Margaret Hassan, who has dual Iraqi and British nationality, was kidnapped, said Grant Thomas, a spokesman for the organization."
World," President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry remain tied for the third consecutive day in the race for the White House, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Prototype 20.1-inch display is the world's largest OLED, the South Korea-based manufacturer says."
Sci/Tech,"Chip designer announces new processor for wider digital-device market, moving it beyond portable-device niche."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  climbed last week, as most mortgage rates fell from the  previous week, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," Eastman Kodak Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EK.N</A>, the world's  top maker of photographic film, on Wednesday said its third  quarter profit rose, boosted by discontinued operations. Sales  were boosted by the weaker dollar and its key growth area of  digital photography."
Sci/Tech,"Threatened with a lawsuit to block the use of electronic voting machines, New Jersey's Office of the Attorney General is defending them as secure."
Sci/Tech,"For technology experts concerned about how electronic voting systems will perform on election day, what better tools to use to monitor the situation than those of their trade: the Web and open source development."
Sci/Tech," The relationship between General Motors Corp. (GM) and the software industry is set for some major changes over the next few years as software becomes a more important component of the automobile, said Anthony Scott, the chief technology officer of GM's Information Systems and Services organization, at a conference of software industry executives Tuesday in Santa Clara, California."
Sci/Tech, Voting security advocates in the U.S. are bracing for a repeat of problems in the upcoming general election that could rival Florida during the 2000 presidential race.
Sci/Tech,"Voters worried that an electronic voting machine might accidentally eat their vote on Nov. 2 would be better off pointing the finger of blame at clueless poll workers than at shiny new touchscreen machines, according to information released by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA).<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech," Chip designer Arm Ltd.'s new Cortex family of processor cores will help designers of mobile and embedded devices build powerful systems that use less memory, the company said Tuesday at its developer conference."
Sci/Tech,"SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- Noting two evolving areas of software licensing, Microsoft is pondering how to license when multiple instances of an application are run on a single computer, but is not eyeing a plan for utility-based computing, in which charges are based on individual usage."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. plans to ship its first Xeon processors based on a new dual core architecture in 2006, company officials said Tuesday, a disclosure that surprised industry observers who had expected the chips to appear in 2005."
Sci/Tech,Network appliance vendor enKoo has introduced a new remote-access device designed for midsize businesses.
Sci/Tech,Nearly 30 percent of U.S. voters will cast their 2004 ballots electronically.
World,"Myanmar #39;s prime minister was sacked Tuesday by his army colleagues, clouding prospects for the freedom of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy in the military-led Southeast Asian nation."
Sci/Tech,"Veterans of AltaVista, Excite and Infoseek reminisce about the early days of web search, and opine about Google, then and now."
Business,Vauxhall car workers were today told to check before arriving for their shift amid expectations that production will be halted because of a shortage of components caused by a strike in Germany.
Business,"In a move that could boost the aviation sector in India, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to hike Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ceiling in civil aviation from 40 to 49."
Business,"Buoyed again by strong results at its financial-services arm, Ford swung to a profit of \$266 million in the third quarter even though the loss at its worldwide automotive operations widened and its market share in the key US market fell by more than a "
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems is working with the UK government on a pilot program to train prison inmates in information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
Sports,James Franklin became the second New Zealand cricketer to take a Test match hat-trick as he helped restrict Bangladesh to 177 all out in the first Test in Dhaka.
Sports,"in the UkraineJACKIE McNAMARA is fed up with hard luck stories and tales of what might have been. By the end of tonight #39;s match against Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine, he wants to be able to talk "
Sports,"Arsene Wenger has made Thierry Henry captain for tonight #39;s clash with Panathinaikos. In a surprise move, the French striker will replace Patrick Vieira, who misses the game with an ankle injury."
World,The charity Care International has suspended its aid operations in Iraq after the abduction of its regional director in Baghdad. Dublin-born Margaret Hassan was seized on her way to work in Baghdad on Tuesday.
World,"Typhoon Tokage is moving toward Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The storm has been blamed for at least seven deaths, Kyodo News reported."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Bernie Ecclestone said the British Grand Prix is unlikely to go ahead in 2005, as an agreement cannot be reached with the British Racing Drivers #39; Club (BRDC)."
Business,Government today hiked Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap for domestic airlines from 40 to 49 per cent through the automatic route but barred foreign airlines from picking up direct or indirect equity.
Business,"The Bank of England #39;s most prominent sages have admitted to being stumped by apparent paradoxes in the country #39;s economic performance, including inflation #39;s fall to within an ace of missing its target."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday announced a faster version of its popular iBook notebook personal computer and a less expensive model of its PowerMac "
Sports,"Here is what New York Yankee #39;s catcher, Jorge Posada had to say prior to game six between the Yankees and the Red Sox. PP: Just curious, on the Damon bunt last night, did you think at all about letting it fall and trying to get a double play that way?"
World,"Myanmar, also known as Burma, has confirmed the ousting of its prime minister Khin Nyunt. A senior figure in the country #39;s ruling military junta, said he has been replaced by a deputy to one of the top two generals in the country."
Business," Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A>, the world's  biggest drugmaker, on Wednesday said third quarter earnings  rose on higher sales of key medicines and favorable foreign  exchange factors."
Business," Wyeth <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WYE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WYE.N</A> on Wednesday reported a  third quarter profit, reversing a loss in the year ago period,  when it took a  $2 billion charge for liabilities from its  recalled ""fen phen"" diet medicines."
Sci/Tech,An intruder who cracked a U.C. Berkeley research system in August had access to private data on 1.4 million caregivers and beneficiaries participating in a state social program. \
Business,"Top lenders compete for your mortgage, refinance, home equity loan and home equity line of credit. Complete one simple form and within minutes receive up to four offers to choose from."
Sci/Tech,"This article will highlight the security issues involved with providing Outlook Web Access or full Outlook client connections over the Internet, and then discuss how Microsoft's new ISA Server 2004 can be configured to mitigate these threats."
Sci/Tech,"Start developing for Mac OS X v10.4  #147;Tiger, #148; the next release of Apple #146;s powerful UNIX-based operating system, due to ship in the first half of 2005. The Tiger Early Start Kit for Developers provides everything developers need  #151; including pre-release Tiger software, Tiger documentation, access to Tiger support engineers and more  #151; to create revolutionary Tiger products. Oct 19"
Sci/Tech,A Department of Defense group tests a new battle simulator to see what it can learn about urban combat. But this ain't no SimCity. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"In the early 20th century, artists and religious leaders in the Midwest outdid each other building vast shrines called grottos. Many of these eccentric constructions remain significant attractions today. Michelle Delio reports from Dickeyville, Wisconsin."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers have taken to genetically modifying plants to produce medicine for the developing world, but not everyone is keen on the idea. Megan Lindow reports from Cape Town, South Africa."
Sci/Tech,Environmentalists in China are fighting plans for a hydropower project that they say would endanger one of the world's deepest gorges.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft introduced a desktop computer application that aims to seamlessly integrate e-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, traditional phone service and Internet-based calling."
Sci/Tech,"The company said it has benefited from growing demand for handsets that work on the new higher-speed networks being introduced by carriers in the U.S., Europe and Asia."
Sci/Tech,"Michael Powell, chairman of the F.C.C., said he would seek broad regulatory authority for the federal government over Internet-based telephone services to avoid stifling the emerging market."
Sci/Tech,"A computer hacker accessed names and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians after breaking into a University of California, Berkeley, computer system."
Sci/Tech,"When comedian Jon Stewart blasted the hosts of CNN's ""Crossfire"" on the cable TV program, he ignited a frenzy of online activity."
Sci/Tech,"Job trimming at technology companies took off during the past three months, according to a new report."
Business," Diversified manufacturer United Technologies Corp.  posted a rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong infrastructure demand and a recovery in its aerospace business, the company said on Wednesday."
Business," Lucent Technologies Inc. , among the world's largest makers of telecommunications equipment, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings rose, helped by improvement in its wireless networks business, which makes base stations and other products."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans climbed last week, as most mortgage rates fell from the previous week, an industry group said on Wednesday."
World, Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry has won plaudits abroad for his promises to fight global warming but could find his hands tied at home if he wins next month's U.S. elections.
Business," Lucent Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A>, among  the world's largest makers of telecommunications equipment, on  Wednesday said quarterly earnings rose, helped by improvement  in its wireless networks business, which makes base stations  and other products."
World," Iran is ready to prove to the world it  is not producing atomic weapons provided the West recognizes  the Islamic Republic's right to peaceful nuclear technology,  President Mohammad Khatami said Wednesday."
World,"A senior Shia leader living in Iran criticises radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr, calling his anti-US rebellion wrong."
Business," Colgate Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> on  Wednesday said profit fell in the third quarter because of  increased marketing spending and higher costs for raw  materials."
Business,"Pfizer Inc., the world #39;s biggest drugmaker, said Wednesday third-quarter earnings rose on higher sales of key medicines. The New York based company said it earned \$3."
Business,"Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. (HON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) posted a rise in quarterly profit as strong demand for aerospace equipment and automobile components "
Business,New Delhi: The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government on Wednesday hiked foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the civil aviation sector from 40 to 49 per cent but barred foreign airlines from holding stakes.
Business,"Three of Citigroup #39;s most senior executives are to leave the Wall Street heavyweight following the closure of its Japanese operations, reports say."
Sci/Tech,"Apple introduced a range of new machines on Tuesday, as it gears up for the annual christmas shopping season. As part of the launch, it cut the price of its entry-level iBook G4 notebook computer and boosted chip speed across the line."
Sports,Boston Red Sox can make baseball history on Wednesday by becoming the first team to overturn a three-game deficit in a best-of-seven series.
Sports,"The National League Championship Series boils down to one simple fact: The Cardinals must win today and Thursday, while the Astros need win only once, to advance to the World Series."
Sports,Celtic manager Martin ONeill has faith in his side to come away from the Ukraine with all three points after tonights Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Sports,"ratings, WCBS-FM (101.1) is convinced that its new, tighter mix of  #39;60s and  #39;70s oldies is the way to go.  quot;As we #39;ve said all along, we don #39;t feel WCBS-FM needs drastic changes, quot; says vice president Chad Brown."
World, India's opposition leader and Hindu hardliner Lal Krishna Advani vowed his defeated BJP party would return and launched a blistering attack on the new government.
World,"TONY Blair today faced a revolt by Labour MPs over plans to send British troops into danger zones in Iraq. The prime minister was expecting a grilling at Commons question time this afternoon, with 45 Labour "
Sci/Tech, FCC Chairman Michael Powell said Tuesday that he would seek broad regulatory authority for the federal government over Internet based telephone services to avoid stifling the emerging market.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. introduced on Tuesday a desktop computer application that aims to seamlessly integrate e mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, traditional phone service and Internet based calling."
Sci/Tech," Few people took notice when Sony Electronics Inc. opened a tiny storefront last year here at South Coast Plaza, a swanky mall south of Los Angeles. As it turns out, the small store would represent a big change in how Sony sells its televisions, DVD players and other gear."
Sci/Tech," Bolstered by its fast growing wireless business, Sprint reported solid third quarter results Tuesday that beat Wall Street's expectations by 3 cents a share. Sprint also took a  #36;3.5 billion charge to write down network equipment that's been rendered obsolete."
Sci/Tech," Experts say countries from Brazil to Russia to China are shunning Bill Gates' proprietary Windows operating system in favor of open source systems such as Linux, mounting a major challenge to Microsoft's global dominance."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. , which is racing to cut costs to avoid bankruptcy, on Wednesday reported a wider quarterly loss amid soaring fuel prices and weak domestic airfares."
World," Two Muslim girls who refused to remove their head scarves in class have been expelled from their schools, and two more risked the same fate Wednesday as officials began taking action against those who defy a new French law banning conspicuous religious symbols from public schools."
World," The suspected leader of a Muslim cell plotted to devastate Spain with a suicide bombing that would kill senior judges and destroy case files at a court that serves as a center for investigating Islamic terror, officials said Wednesday."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will play one game tonight for the American League pennant. The Red Sox pulled even in the series last night with a 4 2 win as Boston won its third straight after losing the first three. Derek Lowe (14 12) goes for Boston tonight against either Kevin Brown (10 6) or Javier Vazquez (14 10) for New York. This afternoon, Pete Munro (4 7) pitches for the Houston Astros against Matt Morris (15 10) for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros lead that series 3 games to 2."
World, New Zealand rode on fast bowler James Franklin's hat trick to seize the initiative on the second day of the the opening Test against Bangladesh here.
Business,"  U.S. stock futures weakened on  Wednesday, pointing to a lower market open, as rising oil  prices and a wide reaching investigation into the insurance  industry soured the mood on Wall Street."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>, which is  racing to cut costs to avoid bankruptcy, on Wednesday reported  a wider quarterly loss amid soaring fuel prices and weak  domestic airfares."
Business," Diversified manufacturer United  Technologies Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UTX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UTX.N</A> posted a 13 percent rise in  quarterly profit on Wednesday and lifted the low end of its  full year earnings forecast range, helped by strong demand for  Otis elevators and aerospace equipment."
Business," Defense contractor General Dynamics  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GD.N</A> on Wednesday said third quarter earnings surged 23  percent, led by a big rebound in its aerospace segment."
Business," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A>, the  No. 2 U.S. bank, said  on Wednesday profit fell in the third  quarter, missing analyst expectations, as a result of costs  from its July merger with Bank One Corp. and lower fixed income  revenues."
Business," Lucent Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A>, among  the world's largest makers of telecommunications equipment, on  Wednesday said quarterly earnings rose sharply, helped by  improvement in its wireless networks business and lower costs."
Business," Wyeth <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WYE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WYE.N</A> on Wednesday reported a  third quarter profit that exceeded analysts' estimates,  compared with a loss a year earlier, when it took a large  charge relating to its recalled ""fen phen"" diet medicines."
Business," Bank of New York Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BK.N</A>, which  operates the oldest U.S. bank, on Wednesday said third quarter  profit rose, helped by year over year growth in securities  servicing fees."
Business,"Wall Street puts Independence Air's parent on its bankruptcy watch list after an analyst offered a grim forecast for the local, four-month-old low-cost carrier."
Business,"Former Enron chair Ken Lay has been pressing to be tried on his own. A judge may have just given Lay more than he bargained for, as prosecutors ready for what could be one of the biggest corporate crime prosecutions in history."
Business,"Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein talks about his latest column, which examines kickbacks masquerading as commissions or markups."
World, Lebanon's Prime Minister Rafik al Hariri  submitted his cabinet's resignation Wednesday and said he would  not form a new government.
Business,"Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday that third quarter earnings, excluding charges, beat Wall Street expectations by a penny, on strong sales of Lipitor and Celebrex medicines."
Business,A strike at a General Motors factory in Germany over job cuts starts to affect production at other plants.
World,"Liberia imposes economic sanctions on two people with connections to exiled president, Charles Taylor."
World,"US presidential rivals George W Bush and John Kerry will both campaign in Iowa, a key swing state, on Wednesday."
World,Video footage of the moment bombs exploded in a Madrid train station is released in Spain.
Sports,Race engineers arrive at any circuit armed with facts and figures - Pat Symonds explains what these are for ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
World,Tony Blair faces demands for a Commons vote on whether UK forces should provide back-up for the US in Iraq.
Sports,HONG KONG: Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez fired a second-round 64 to grab the lead at the halfway stage of the Hong Kong Open yesterday.
Business,"largest U.S. bank blames the loss on merger charges related to Bank One, and its weak investment bank performance."
Business,GERMANY - European factories of General Motors Inc. launched a massive strike protesting against the planned major job cuts. The automaker has recently released its plans to reduce the number of jobs by 12 
Business,"Pfizer Inc. (PFE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest drugmaker, on Wednesday said third-quarter earnings rose on higher sales of key medicines and favorable foreign exchange factors."
Business,"JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. (JPM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US bank, said on Wednesday profit fell in the third quarter, missing analyst expectations, as a result of costs from its July merger with Bank One Corp."
Business,"Home appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. on Wednesday said third-quarter earnings fell, hurt by raw material cost increases and high oil prices, and guided its annual earnings estimate lower."
Business,The Financial Times today won its action to strike out a record 230.5m libel damages claim from City brokers Collins Stewart that could have closed down the pink paper.
Business,"India News: New Delhi, Oct 20 : The Indian government Wednesday cleared a proposal to hike foreign investment limit in the domestic civil aviation sector to 49 percent from the existing cap of 40 percent."
Business,"Padcom Inc. has new chief executive officer. Scott A. Stone, the Bethlehem company #39;s chief operating officer since last year, has been named CEO."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is developing a front-end application for its upcoming Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005 instant messaging server that links LCS 2005 with end-users #39; telephones.
Sci/Tech,"Symbol Technologies has brought out a durable device designed for mobile workers who dont need a fully ruggedised unit. The MC50 is equipped with integrated wireless Wi-Fi and data-capture options, including "
Sci/Tech,"A new study sponsored by Macrovision, the Software and Information Industry Association, and the Centralized Electronic Licensing User Group has found that there is a discrepancy between where software companies think software licensing is heading and "
Sports,"Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu is arranging a programme of daily counselling in London after failing a drugs test, his agent said on Wednesday."
Sports,Lazio and Newcastle United will look to put a week of setbacks behind them when the two trophy contenders start the UEFA Cup group stage on Thursday.
Sports,"A Liverpool performance lacking in confidence and finishing ability spoilt what otherwise could have been a good result. When the Kop sung out You #39;ll Never Walk Alone as the players ran onto the hallowed turf, it felt like a night of old."
Sports,"Satisfied that wide receiver Joe Jurevicius will be ready to play this week and Joey Galloway may be ready to return after next week #39;s open date, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided they can now live without holdout Keenan McCardell."
Sports,"Baseball isn #39;t only coming to Washington, it #39;s also coming to a Washington-based company. XM Satellite Radio Holdings will pay \$59 million a year to broadcast most regular and post-season "
World,The British-based CARE charity suspended its work in Iraq Wednesday following the kidnapping of its chief of operations by unknown armed militants.
World,The dismissal of Burma #39;s Prime Minister Khin Nyunt is causing concern that it may set back efforts to move the country toward democracy after more than 40 years of military dictatorship.
World,"Insurgents abducted the local director of CARE International from her car in Baghdad yesterday, targeting a charity worker who has championed ordinary Iraqis for decades."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> More campaigning apparel from NO2ID
Business," US stocks edged higher on Friday. Oil prices fell below  $43 a barrel, helping Wall Street withstand a disappointing jobs creation report."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp.'s chief executive on Tuesday decried the lack of attention by the presidential nominees to how the United States is losing its competitive edge over other nations on education, technological infrastructure and research and development."
Sci/Tech,"Telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc., rebounding from multibillion dollar losses, reported a larger profit for its fourth fiscal quarter and recorded its first profitable year since 2000."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT T Wireless Services Inc. <AWE.N>\said on Tuesday its third-quarter profit declined as customers\spent less per month, offsetting a rise in net new customers.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Savings to be spent caressing customer companies, apparently"
Sports,Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has left London to spend two days in Rome seeing a Football Association psychiatrist. The Evening Standard says 25-year-old has agreed to seek professional help after confessing 
Sports,"Tennessee offensive lineman Cody Douglas says Phillip Fulmer had a message for his players prior to the Alabama game last season. Last year he told us you #39;re not a man till you #39;ve beaten Alabama, #39; #39; Douglas said."
World,"Your brilliant lead article entitled  #39;Of The Bullet, for the bullet, by the bullet #39; clearly sums up the whole truth about the Veerappan drama."
World,"Israels Shin Bet security service has tightened protection of the prime minister, MPs and parliament ahead of next weeks crucial vote on a Gaza withdrawal."
World,"Typhoon No. 23 is pounding the Japanese archipelago northward, leaving at least 13 people dead asof Wednesday afternoon. Twelve people were missing and more than 100 injured in "
World," The ranking members of the House Intelligence Committee have asked the CIA to turn over an internal report on whether agency employees should be held accountable for intelligence failures leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks, congressional officials said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A computer hacker accessed names\and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians\after breaking into a University of California, Berkeley,\computer system in perhaps the worst attack of its kind ever\suffered by the school, officials said on Tuesday.</p>"
Business,"Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. (WHR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said quarterly profit was about flat as it was pressured by higher raw material and oil costs."
Sci/Tech,The National Audubon Society #39;s State of the Birds report draws on data collected between 1966 and 2003 for 654 American bird species.
Sports,"  Paradorn Srichaphan earned his first victory against Alex Corretja 7 6, 6 3 to end the popular Spanish wildcard #39;s run at the Madrid Masters."
World,"Israel #39;s top military leader blasted some Jewish religious leaders for urging followers to refuse to follow military orders to evacuate settlements, as part of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s disengagement plans."
World," Swimming is already out for tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain, but an Italian woman was surprised to discover so was pointing out the sights at the landmark made famous by screen diva Anita Ekberg."
World,"In his first interview since Ukraine held a disputed election, Leonid D. Kuchma blamed the candidates and external pressure."
Sci/Tech," Mobile service provider Cingular Wireless, which is buying AT T Wireless Services  Inc. , said on Wednesday its third quarter operating profit fell as its costs rose."
Business, Children's Place Retail Stores Inc.  on Wednesday said it will buy Walt Disney Co.'s  chain of North American retail stores and pledged to invest  #36;100 million in them.
Business," Three top Citigroup executives, including Vice Chairman  Deryck Maughan, are leaving the financial services giant in the  wake of a scandal at its Japanese private banking unit."
Business," Northwest Airlines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWAC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWAC.O</A>, the  No. 4 U.S. air carrier, posted a quarterly loss on Wednesday as  high fuel prices and low fares weighed on the industry."
Business," Children's Place Retail Stores Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PLCE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PLCE.O</A> on Wednesday said it will buy Walt Disney Co.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> chain of North American retail stores and pledged to  invest  $100 million in them."
World, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark sidestepped differences with India over nuclear disarmament on Wednesday and sought to boost business ties between the two countries during a visit to New Delhi.
Business," Diversified manufacturer Honeywell  International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HON.N</A> posted an 8 percent rise in  third quarter profit on Wednesday as strong demand for  aerospace equipment and car components boosted sales."
World, Britain's Tony Blair forecast an upsurge  in violence in Iraq ahead of planned January elections but said  Wednesday he had not yet decided on a U.S. request for back up  from UK troops.
Business," XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XMSR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XMSR.O</A> shares rose nearly 6 percent before the bell on  Wednesday ahead of a news conference the company is holding in  conjunction with Major League Baseball."
Business,"Lower rates, better choice. At SelectQuote, real licensed agents will find you the term life insurance coverage you need."
Sci/Tech,Advocates of a propulsion idea for spacecraft claim that it would enable a 90-day round trip to Mars.
Business, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.  shares rose nearly 6 percent before the bell on Wednesday ahead of a news conference the company is holding in conjunction with Major League Baseball.
World," Britain has not yet decided whether to send 650 troops to relieve US forces in Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday, while rejecting suggestions that such a move would be aimed at boosting US President George W. Bush's electoral campaign."
World," Supporters of a Bahraini human rights worker scuffled with police and shouted slogans against the prime minister outside the court Wednesday as a judge denied bail to the activist, who is being prosecuted after criticizing the Gulf nation's leadership."
Business," Eastman Kodak Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EK.N</A>, the world's  top maker of photographic film, said Wednesday its  third quarter profit rose, helped by the sale of one of its  businesses and growth in its digital business, but declines in  its traditional film segment held back revenue."
Business," Mobile service provider Cingular  Wireless, which is buying AT T Wireless Services  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A>,  said on Wednesday third quarter operating profit fell on merger  expenses and increasing costs for signing up new customers."
Business," Casino operator MGM Mirage <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGG.N</A> on  Wednesday reported higher third quarter earnings as tourism and  gambling at its Las Vegas resorts boomed."
Business,"BOCHUM, Germany (AFP) - Workers at the Bochum factory of German car maker Opel voted to return to work after paraylsing assembly lines for six days in protest at plans by Opel #39;s US parent, General Motors, to slash 12,000 jobs in Europe."
Business,"In what could be its final quarterly financial update before filing for Chapter 11, Delta Air Lines Inc. has reported a net loss of \$646 million on \$3."
Business,"KUALA LUMPUR AirAsia said Wednesday that it aimed to raise as much as 864 million ringgit, or \$227 million, in Malaysia #39;s biggest share sale this year and that it might have to lift fares as fuel costs surge."
Sci/Tech,BOSTON The United States #39; top telecommunications regulator plans to protect fledgling Internet telephone services from being taxed and heavily regulated by the 50 state governments.
Sci/Tech,There #39;s a reason why Arkansans haven #39;t seen as many meadowlarks in recent years. The National Audubon Society says there aren #39;t as many of the birds around as there once were.
Sci/Tech,South Korea said on Tuesday it asked the United States to accept another year #39;s delay in the drafting of a divisive treaty banning human cloning to allow time for 
Sports," quot;If I did take away Silverstone and a British Grand Prix, I #39;d be seen as a bad guy but that wouldn #39;t bother me. quot; -- Bernie Ecclestone."
Sports,Ajax Amsterdam were doubly relieved on Wednesday following their 3-0 Champions League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv and the resignation of Louis van Gaal as the club #39;s technical director.
Sports,The trade that sent the greatest receiver in NFL history from the Oakland Raiders to the Seahawks was formally announced after the league trade deadline passed.
Sports,Chattanooga businessman Terry Nida has gone to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville to cheer on the University of Alabama football team since 1976.
World,Video footage of the moment bombs exploded in a Madrid train station have been shown on Spanish television. The 11 March security camera footage shows people leaving Atocha station after one device has already exploded.
World, Incumbent leader Hamid Karzai #39;s chief rival Yunus Qanooni told AFP he would accept the outcome of Afghanistan #39;s presidential election despite his allegations of fraud.
World,Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and his cabinet have resigned after weeks of political uncertainty. He submitted the resignation to President Emile Lahoud during a brief meeting at the presidential palace.
World,"The United States said on Tuesday that the latest United Nations Security Council #39;s statement, which called for the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon, is  quot;a step forward in the Security Council quot;."
Business, Casino operator MGM Mirage  on Wednesday reported higher third quarter earnings as tourism and gambling at its Las Vegas resorts boomed.
Business," Britain's budget deficit ballooned last month, when the public sector net cash requirement (PSNCR) rose to 10.8 billion pounds (15.5 billion euros, 19.5 billion dollars), the biggest September shortfall on record, official figures showed."
World, Hungary's new prime minister looked to  have scored a major victory on Sunday when the opposition  failed to garner enough votes to pass a referendum giving  citizenship to millions of Hungarians abroad.
Business,Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. on Wednesday posted a higher third-quarter profit led by a big rebound in its aerospace segment.
Business,"Eastman Kodak Co., boosted by the sale of a remote sensing business and gains in digital photography, recorded a sharply higher profit in the third quarter and beat Wall Street forecasts by a wide margin."
World," Workers at a General Motors plant in Bochum, Germany, swallowed their anger over job cuts and voted on Wednesday to end a seven day stoppage that has disrupted output at three other GM factories."
Sci/Tech," Japanese electronics makers are engaged in a battle for shares of the new markets for digital home appliances, such as next generation DVDs and cutting edge television displays, aware that the winners in the initial stages will likely remain "
Sci/Tech,"For Sun CEO Scott McNealy, subscription-based pricing is the most interesting part of Sun s business moving forward. He claims that the model works."
Sports,ST. LOUIS  A good outing today potentially could have a two-fold effect for Cardinals starter Matt Morris. Not only will he go a long way toward keeping his team alive in the National 
Sports,Graeme Souness has emphasised his determination to show his Newcastle players who is in charge after his spat with Craig Bellamy. The pair clashed on the training ground onTuesday over the Welshman #39;s furious 
Sports,The Australian Rugby Union invited Melbourne and Perth to bid for the country #39;s fourth Super 12 franchise from 2006 when the annual rugby competition expands to 14 teams.
World," Japanese electronics giant NEC Corp, said it has begun selling the world's fastest supercomputer."
World,"MADRID, Spain Spanish authorities say the suspected leader of a Muslim cell plotted to blow up a truck outside the country #39;s National Court in downtown Madrid."
World,The newly discovered diary of an 18-year-old Jewish girl has offered a haunting insight into life inside a holocaust-era Dutch prison camp in a find archivists are comparing to the Anne Frank diaries.
World," President Bush burned through more than half of his  #36;75 million government grant to cover his general election campaign costs in September, leaving him with just under  #36;37 million left for the final month before the Nov. 2 election."
Sci/Tech,"Plus: EMC issues sunny report...IBM net income inches higher, despite legal bill...Nokia sees lower profit but strong sales."
Business," Lucent Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A>, among  the world's largest makers of telecommunications equipment, on  Wednesday said quarterly earnings rose sharply, helped by  improvement in its wireless networks business and lower costs."
World," Britain, France and Germany will offer Iran nuclear fuel and economic incentives Thursday, giving Tehran one last chance to abandon uranium enrichment and avoid the threat of U.N. Security Council sanctions, diplomats said."
Business," KarstadtQuelle, the troubled German department store operator, said its creditor banks had agreed to meet its liquidity needs until December 31, but had not yet agreed to its request for a three year loan of 1.75 billion euros (2.2 billion dollars)."
Sci/Tech,Google Saves Kidnapped Journalist in Iraq\\Google can claim another life saved after a kidnapped Australian journalist was freed by his captors in Iraq earlier today. Freelance journalist John Martinkus was abducted by gunmen on Saturday outside a hotel near the Australian embassy. Apparently Martinkus was able to convince his captors ...
World," ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - South African President  Thabo Mbeki said Sunday he was ready to make concrete proposals  to revive a peace process in Ivory Coast after visiting the  rebel-held north of the country on a mediation mission."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 20 (newratings.com) - The New York Attorney General #39;s Office has widened its investigation into the practices of insurance brokerage fees in the insurance industry, including the practices prevalent among the life and health insurance "
Business,"Lucent Technologies #39; quarterly earnings rose sharply, helped by improvement in its wireless networks business and lower costs, the company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba will release a notebook PC with an HD DVD drive this time next year, the Japanese company said today, returning fire after an initial salvo from Sony in the battle for the future of blue-laser optical media."
Sci/Tech,"The FBI is investigating the penetration of a university research system that housed sensitive personal data on a staggering 1.4m Californians who participated in a state social program, officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"SEOUL, Oct 19 Asia Pulse - LG.Philips LCD Co. (KSE:034220), the world #39;s second-largest maker of liquid crystal display (LCD), said Tuesday it has developed the world #39;s largest organic light emitting diode "
Sci/Tech,"After a series of announcements last month JBoss has announced JBoss jBPM, their first step into business process management. They have taken the Java Business Process Management project (jBPM), founded by "
Sci/Tech,"A small number of zombie networks are responsible for all Internet phishing attacks worldwide, according to CipherTrust, the messaging security appliance firm."
World,"A US soldier pleaded guilty on Wednesday before a court martial to abusing prisoners in Baghdad #39;s Abu Ghraib prison, including forcing one to masturbate and photographing naked prisoners."
World," Iran said Wednesday it had test fired a more accurate version of its Shahab 3 missile, believed capable of hitting American bases in the Persian Gulf and Israel."
World,"Cambodia #39;s new king, Norodom Sihamoni, returned from China Wednesday to become his country #39;s first new monarch in decades, thanking his people for giving him the honor and promising to  quot;do my utmost #39; #39; to serve them."
World,Cyber criminals could soon be mounting sophisticated phishing attacks that are hard to detect warn experts.
Business," The euro surged to a near 8 month high  against the dollar on growth worries on Wednesday while stock  markets sank as investors dumped metal, technology and  insurance stocks."
Business,"Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. (GD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said third-quarter earnings surged 23 percent, led by a big rebound in its aerospace segment."
World," What did Lord Nelson, Princess Diana and Madonna all have in common apart from popularity?"
World, Lebanon's Prime Minister Rafik al Hariri  resigned Wednesday after the pro Syrian president's term was  extended under what lawmakers called pressure from Damascus.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on  Wednesday reported a wider quarterly loss on soaring fuel  prices and weak domestic airfares, and said time was running  short as it races to cut costs to avoid bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"The instrusive software accounts for 20 percent of support calls to Dell, an exec tells CNET News.com. That's up from 2 percent in 2003."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday,  with weaker than expected earnings from J.P. Morgan Chase   Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A>, and an investigation into the insurance industry among  the factors weighing on Wall Street."
Sci/Tech,"Bush  #038; Kerry Battle It Out In Search\\So if it was up to the search engines to decide who would win the Presidential election, would you agree? Found an interesting press release today that I thought could provide some insight into how our favorite candidates are doing in the search ..."
Sports, Former world champion Irina Slutskaya  has suffered another setback to her preparations for a new  figure skating season after injuring her knee in practice.
Business,"\$150,000 mortgage for only \$550/month. Lower your mortgage - free quotes."
Business," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A> posted  lower third quarter earnings on Wednesday, missing analyst  expectations, as costs from its July merger with Bank One Corp.  and anemic fixed income trading revenue hurt profits."
World," Cambodia's newly selected king returned from China on Wednesday to take up the throne after his father, outgoing monarch Norodom Sihanouk, abdicated earlier this month because of poor health."
World," Tens of thousands of Peruvians are surviving on international food aid after the harshest weather in decades devastated their harvests, the United Nations said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Lucent Technologies Inc. reported higher-than-expected fourth quarter sales on Wednesday, boosted in part by several large contracts, especially in its wireless segment, as well as increased demand for VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol), high-speed data and broadband access."
Sci/Tech,"Less than a month after IBM Corp. claimed the world's fastest computer crown from NEC Corp., the Japanese company is trying to win it back with a new supercomputer that will be available from December, it said Wednesday."
Business,"Crude oil prices rose slightly Wednesday, reversing a two-day slide, as the market awaited the US government #39;s weekly petroleum supply report."
Business,"Bausch  amp; Lomb Inc., propelled once more by a sharp rise in sales of contact lenses, eye-care drugs and vision-correction surgical products, posted a 34 percent jump in third-quarter "
Business,"Pfizer Inc., the world #39;s largest drugmaker, said third-quarter earnings jumped 49 percent after merger-related expenses fell and sales of the cholesterol treatment Lipitor rose."
Sci/Tech,"The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors and manage other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007 as more consumers snap up smart machines, the United Nations said."
Sports,Chris Sutton has echoed the words of Martin O #39;Neill by saying Celtic will be going all out to win tonight #39;s Champions League meeting against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Sports,"But the Reds boss could not argue with the quality of performance from his players, and afterwards claimed that it was the best Liverpool had played under his management."
World,PTI Dharmapuri/Chennai Oct 19: One of the countrys longest and expensive manhunts ended midnight last night with the killing of dreaded forest brigand Koose Munisamy Veerappan and three of his close associates in a shootout in a trap laid by the 
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reported a wider quarterly loss on soaring fuel prices and weak domestic airfares, and said "
Business,"Huffy Corp. (HUFC.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the bicycle and sporting goods company struggles with mounting losses and a heavy debt load."
Business,"Cox Enterprises Inc. on Tuesday said it will purchase Cox Communications Inc.s minority public stake for \$8.3 billion, in a move to privatize the publicly traded cable company and insulate it from the short term demands of Wall Street."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO (Dow Jones)--The battle over the high-definition successor to the current generation of DVDs is escalating with a winner possibly declared within the year, an executive at Toshiba Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has unveiled what it claims is its fastest ever iBook G4 laptop, a \$1,499 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 processor-based device sporting a 14in screen and a DVD burner drive."
World,US Army reservist Staff Sgt. Ivan  #39; #39;Chip #39; #39; Frederick pleaded guilty Wednesday to five charges of abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison as a two-day court-martial opened at a US base in Baghdad.
World,"Tony Blair kept looking behind him when being challenged over the decision to re-deploy UK troops in Iraq. Was he looking for cheers of support from his backbenchers, or watching for the knives spinning towards his back?"
World," Yunus Qanooni, Hamid Karzais chief rival in Afghanistans presidential election, said Wednesday he will accept the outcome, as Karzai swept the countrys south and southeast en route to outright victory."
World,"ABU HAMZA AL-MASRI, the radical Muslim cleric, was charged yesterday with 16 offences of encouraging murder, stirring up race hatred and possessing a terrorist document."
Business," Children's Place Retail Stores Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PLCE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PLCE.O</A> said on Wednesday it will buy 313 retail stores from  Walt Disney Co., and its stock rose more than 14 percent in  early morning trade."
Sci/Tech," The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors and manage other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007 as more consumers snap up smart machines, the United Nations said."
World," The biggest typhoon to hit Japan in more than a decade roared over the country's main island, with heavy rain and fierce winds leaving at least 16 people dead and 12 others missing."
Business," Huffy Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HUFC.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HUFC.PK</A> filed for Chapter  11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday, as the 76 year old bicycle  and sporting goods company struggles with mounting losses and a  heavy debt load."
Sci/Tech,"Whilst some may claim that the British are staunch allies of the United States (depite being having clearly different agendas on the World Stage), the recent request made to Britain for additional support, namely 600 troops from Black Watch to be moved North to Baghdad to help out the 130,000 US troops who want to move upto Fallujah, is being met by the British Parliament with what we might politely call some   hostility. As the Honourable member for Morecambe and Lunesdale (yes, it is as grim as it sounds), Geraldine Smith asks:    ""I'm concerned about the timing. We've been asked by the Americans two weeks before their election to cover for their troops. Is this a ploy to allow Bush not to send more troops? If we made a decision to send troops tomorrow, it looks like we are stepping in to help out the President."""
Sci/Tech,"Search company Google begins the global roll-out of an enterprise search tool that allows companies to ""google"" their own networks."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL), which is racing to cut costs to avoid bankruptcy, on Wednesday reported a wider quarterly loss amid soaring fuel prices and weak domestic airfares."
Business,"Bank of England policymakers did not even discuss raising interest rates earlier this month, raising the probability that borrowing costs will remain on "
Business,Collins Stewart was seeking damages against the FT on an unprecedented basis when it claimed it should be compensated for the loss in its share price.
Business,"Gucci Group, the luxury goods division of Pinault-Printemps-Redoute SA, said Wednesday that Giacomo Santucci has been replaced as chief executive of the Gucci brand."
World, Stringent security measures were being implemented for a parliamentary vote next week on a Gaza pullout plan expected to spark Jewish settler protests and heighten death threats against Israeli leader Ariel Sharon.
Sports,The Boston Red Sox have evened the American League Championship Series at three games apiece by beating the New York Yankees 4-to-2 in game six.
Sports," St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Julian Tavarez was fined  $10,000 US by the commissioner #39;s office for throwing a fastball over the head of Jeff Bagwell."
Sports,"Greece is a safe destination, a modern European Country that organised technically excellent Olympic Games with a human dimension."
Sports,THE Australian Rugby Union has been swamped with inquiries from high-profile players here and overseas interested in joining the new Super 14 franchise in 2006.
Sports,The Dallas Cowboys today traded Antonio Bryant to the Cleveland Browns for Quincy Morgan. Both former second-round picks have shown flashes of being NFL stars.
World,"BANGKOKThe demise of Myanmar premier Khin Nyunt spells fresh misfortune for detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her prospects for freedom and the country "
World,"PARIS, Oct 20 (AFP) - France #39;s co-sponsorship of a UN resolution ordering Syria to pull its troops out of Lebanon reveals an accumulation of ill will between the two countries, analysts say."
World,"A ceasefire in Sudan #39;s Darfur region is not holding, with reports of an aerial bombardment and attacks by rebels, the United Nations says."
World," Hamid Karzai's victory in Afghanistan's first presidential election could be sealed within days, a top election adviser said Wednesday  #151; unless investigators uncover major fraud."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as  weaker than expected earnings from J.P. Morgan Chase   Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A>, the second largest U.S. bank, dampened Wall Street's  mood."
World," Like most US Latinos, members of the extended Rodriguez family say they will cast their votes for Democrat John Kerry in next month's presidential polls."
Sci/Tech,Phone service that's available wherever there's a Net connection is approaching 2 million users.
Sci/Tech,"com. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Tuesday introduced its fastest desktop processor, heating up competition with rival chip maker Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech," Toshiba Corp. and NEC Corp. said they are backing the HD DVD format over the rival Blu ray Disc scheme, announcing plans here on Wednesday (Oct. 20) to launch new notebook computers in 2005 with HD DVD drives."
Sci/Tech,"Just in time for holiday shopping, Apple released on Tuesday a new line of its entry-level iBook notebook computers. The latest version of the iBook line packs more processing power than its predecessors and "
Sci/Tech,"Spinal and non-spinal fractures are reduced by almost a third in women age 80 or older who take a drug called strontium ranelate, European investigators announced "
Sports,"The visitors resumed the session with Matthew Sinclair on 73, Jacob Oram on two and the total on 133/4. New Zealand had lost their last three wickets without much gain and needed a partnership to get the innings back on track."
Sports,"Malcolm Glazer will not make an  quot;imminent quot; bid for Manchester United but it is his  quot;unwavering intention quot; to launch a full takeover offer as soon as he can persuade the club #39;s biggest shareholders to sell, according to a City source."
Sports, The Seattle Mariners have reportedly found a replacement for Bob Melvin and are scheduled to name Mike Hargrove manager.
Sports,"He looked me straight in the eye last July at the Olympic Trials for track and field and said,  #39; #39;I #39;m innocent. #39; #39;."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer is taking painful punches from competition it #39;s never before bothered to acknowledge as competition, and now Intel, having abandoned its quest for speed, has Advanced Micro Devices breathing down its neck."
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: The company #39;s decision to keep per-processor licensing for upcoming multicore technology is a win for customers, but of more immediate licensing concern are grid, partitioning and utility computing."
Sci/Tech," The hype around Internet phones may be getting dangerously out of hand, worries Vonage co founder and VoIP pioneer Jeff Pulver."
Sports,Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill believes victory in Ukraine would put his side back on course for a place in the Champions League knock-out stages.
Sports, George Gregan gave Australian rugby a boost on Wednesday when he confirmed his availability for next month #39;s Wallaby tour to Europe.
Sports,Throughout their lives the 30-year-old twins Calvin and Alvin Harrison have done almost everything together. They were once homeless and lived together in a Ford Mustang coupe.
Sports,MOSCOW The Russian Olympic Committee has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to strip Tyler Hamilton of his Olympic cycling gold medal and award it to Vyacheslav Ekimov.
World, US air raids destroyed two buildings said to belong to top militant Abu Mussab al Zarqawi in the restive Iraqi city of Fallujah on Wednesday where residents claimed a family of six were killed.
Business,"  Coca Cola agreed Tuesday to dramatically change the way it sells soft drinks in Europe, ending a five year investigation into allegations that Coke abused its power to keep rivals out of the market."
Business,"BY THE NUMERS: Delta Air Lines Inc. reported a \$651 million loss in the three months ending Sept. 30, nearly four times its loss compared to a year ago."
Business,tech manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. on Wednesday reported an 8 percent increase in third quarter profits behind double digit growth in sales 
Business,"Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. (GD) on Wednesday said third-quarter earnings surged 23 percent, led by a rebound in its Gulfstream business jet segment."
Sports,"Blood soaked through his sock, but Curt Schilling paid it little attention. He had a game to worry about, and he hadn #39;t even taken the field."
Sports,The Conservatives have called for the Sports Minister Richard Caborn to make an urgent statement to the Commons on the future of the British Grand Prix.
Sports,"The storms are done and the floodwaters have abated, but lightning still struck for the second time at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today, as New Zealand #39;s James Franklin emulated his idol, Wasim Akram, by claiming cricket #39;s equivalent of the hole-in "
Sports,XM Satellite Radio lands 11-year pact to broadcast all major league games starting next season. NEW YORK (Reuters) - XM Satellite Radio announced a \$650 million deal Wednesday with Major League Baseball to broadcast games for 11 years.
World," A large explosion shook Baghdad at sunset Wednesday, and a large plume of smoke could be seen rising from the western bank of the Tigris river."
Sci/Tech, Even non Americans can cast a vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election thanks to a Web site tracking world opinion on the race for the White House.
World,"JAKARTA, Oct 20 (AFP) - Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was Wednesday sworn in as Indonesia #39;s sixth president, promising to revive a precarious economy by personally leading a war on endemic graft while also tackling terrorism."
World,The office said Hariri would not form the next government. The outgoing prime minister has led Lebanon for most of the time since the end of the civil war in 1990.
World,"Iran said on Wednesday it had conducted tests on a more accurate version of the Shihab-3 missile, which is capable of reaching Israel."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> and watch  maker Swatch <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=UHR.VX qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">UHR.VX</A>  are offering wireless data watches with  faster information updates at lower prices than earlier models,  the companies said on Wednesday."
Business," BOCHUM, Germany (Reuters) - Workers at a General Motors  plant in Bochum, Germany, swallowed their anger over job cuts  and voted on Wednesday to end a seven-day stoppage that has  disrupted output at three other GM car factories."
Sci/Tech,"Company denies the chip has been delayed, but many had expected it sooner."
Sports, The New England Patriots placed rookie wide receiver P.K. Sam on injured reserve Wednesday because of a groin injury.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  and watch maker Swatch   are offering wireless data watches with faster information updates at lower prices than earlier models, the companies said on Wednesday."
Sports," Top seed Tim Henman finally won a match  at the Madrid Masters Wednesday, producing a classy display to  beat Spain's Albert Costa 6 4, 6 2, and reach the third round."
World," Locked in a bitter battle for the US presidency, incumbent President George W. Bush and challenger John Kerry have all but ignored one of the most pressing foreign policy issues of the day: the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians."
Business, Cott Corp. lowered its 2004 profit target Wednesday as it announced a 14 per cent drop in quarterly profits and two small US acquisitions.
Business,Shares in prime takeover target Southcorp jumped after Constellation Brands offered \$US970 million for Californian winemaker Robert Mondavi.
Business," Wholesale sales grew for the sixth consecutive month in August, Statistics Canada says. Sales were up by 0.7 per cent from July in part because of a surge in sales of machinery and electronic equipment."
Sci/Tech,standing tradition of licences   bought per seat and for a given period of time and version   is wearing out its welcome.
World," Malaysia has never aspired to be the freewheeling financial hub that Hong Kong and Singapore have become in Asia. For nearly 30 years, the country has been closed to all but a handful of foreign banks    and they were mostly outfits like HSBC Bank Holdings PLC  and Standard Chartered Bank that had been there since colonial times. During the Asian financial crisis of 1997 98, foreign banks pared back operations even more. ..."
Sports,"Without saying so, the Chargers seem to be motoring merrily and without copycat-remorse along Patriots Way. You bring in good football players who aren #39;t wigged out or doped up or charter founders of their own fan clubs and let them play."
World,"HARDLINERS in Burma #39;s military regime were consolidating their control of the country yesterday after ousting the Prime Minister, painting a gloomy prospect for the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi."
World," As many as 15 people were killed on Wednesday when Typhoon Tokage slammed into western Japan, bringing heavy rains and powerful winds."
World, A conservative U.S. lawyer's attempt to enlist the Vatican in his drive to declare Senator John Kerry a heretic over his abortion views backfired Wednesday when the Holy See said it had been hoodwinked.
World," NATO led peacekeepers wounded a Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect in a shootout as they tried to arrest him, the peacekeepers said in a statement."
Sci/Tech," Rich countries should do more to control global warming and help poorer nations cope with the effects of climate change, a coalition of aid and environmental groups said Wednesday."
Business," New applications for U.S. mortgages  for both refinancing and home purchases climbed last week, as  most mortgage rates fell from the previous week, an industry  group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers who take a commonly prescribed steroid known as prednisone run a significantly higher risk of catching pneumonia than people on biologic medications.
Business,"WHO is the most feared regulator in the US today? For investors in US insurance companies, any doubts about the answer were removed in the past week after the entire sector slumped on news New York Attorney "
Business,"Workers at a General Motors plant in Bochum, Germany, swallowed their anger over job cuts and voted on Wednesday to end a seven-day stoppage that has disrupted output at three other GM car factories."
Business,WOOLWORTHS boss Roger Corbett may have opened his wallet for the last time in the bidding war for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality.
Business,"WHY are Telstra shares yielding about 9 per cent on a gross dividend basis, even though revenue and profits are rising at an annual rate of about 4 per cent?"
Business," Rising costs at its US operations pulled down third quarter earnings at Cott Corp., the soft drink company reported Wednesday."
Business,"Children #39;s Place Retail Stores Inc. on Wednesday said it agreed to buy Walt Disney Co. #39;s ailing chain of Disney Store in North America, giving Children #39;s Place added presence in the newborn to 10-year-old market."
Business,Oil prices flew back above \$54 a barrel on Wednesday as a fresh fall in US heating oil stocks stoked worries over winter supplies.
Sci/Tech,"  A computer hacker accessed names and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians after breaking into a University of California, Berkeley, computer system in perhaps the worst attack of its kind ever suffered by the school "
Sports,"AP) Oct. 20, 2004   For the second straight year, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox will go to a seventh game, a winner take all battle for the American League pennant."
Sports,The British Racing Drivers Club has called a board meeting in the hope of finding a way to revive talks to save the British Grand Prix.
Sports,Keith Miller was lauded as Australia #39;s greatest all-rounder and a cricket hero in the wake of the Second World War by mourners at his state funeral on Wednesday.
Sports, When the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees meet in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday the result could produce the greatest comeback in Major League history.
World,"(Sydney, Australia-AP) Oct. 20, 2004 - Australia #39;s government says it #39;s working with the British and Iraqi governments to help win the release of an aid worker kidnapped in Baghdad."
World,"Corruption costs businesses and governments more than 220 billion a year, with a number of oil producing states among the worst offenders, according to an international anti-graft watchdog."
World,"India #39;s most notorious bandit, sought by police for almost 30 years, has been shot dead in an ambush by officers on his way to hospital."
World,"Afghan interim President Hamid Karzai has been keeping on leading the ballot counting as he garnered 62.6 percent of the votes counted till Wednesday noon, Afghan election website said."
Sports, Phoenix Coyotes goalie Brian Boucher signed to play for Swedish champion HV71 on Wednesday while the NHL lockout continues.
World," Most mail to Canada must bear the complete name and address of both sender and recipient or it won't be allowed into the country, the U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday. The tighter addressing requirements are in response to increased security."
Sports, When the Boston Red Sox and New York  Yankees meet in Game Seven of the American League Championship  Series on Wednesday the result could produce the greatest  comeback in Major League history.
World," Lambasted as antiquated and anti democratic, the Electoral College that decides the US presidency has survived for centuries as an unmovable albeit creaky pillar of the American political system."
Sports, Mike Hargrove was hired Wednesday to manage the Seattle Mariners and turn around the team after its worst season in 12 years.
Business," American Airlines' parent AMR Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMR.N</A> on Wednesday posted a third quarter loss as record high  oil prices battered the bottom line of the world's largest  airline."
Sci/Tech,"With Internet-phone upstarts taking business away from traditional companies, the government is looking to step in soon to set up rules for the growing telecom service. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"ING Groep NV, the biggest Dutch financial-services company, received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and said it #39;s cooperating with his insurance market probe."
Business,"Cott Corp. (BCB.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (COT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest maker of store brand drinks, reported a 14 percent fall in third-quarter earnings and "
Business,"Blame it on Charlie. And Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. Delta Air Lines (nyse: DAL - news - people ) Wednesday reported that third-quarter losses widened on weak domestic yields and lower passenger revenue."
Business,"  The California winemaker Robert Mondavi says it is reviewing an unsolicited offer to buy the company, but it is not rejecting it as yet."
Business," An indicator that gives an early look at Canada #39;s economic situation showed more signs of slowing in September, Statistics Canada said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba will release the new PCs under its high-end Qosmio brand and plans to ship one million units in the first year to Europe, the US and China, as well as Japan."
Sci/Tech,"The United Nations annual World Robotics Survey predicts the use of robots around the home will surge seven-fold by 2007. The boom is expected to be seen in robots that can mow lawns and vacuum floors, among other chores."
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair says his Government has made no decision on whether to send 650 troops in Iraq to relieve US forces in potentially more dangerous parts of the country.
World,"A Muslim leader in the United Kingdom, Abu Hamza Al-Masri, was charged in a British court yesterday with a variety of crimes, including 10 counts of soliciting murder, specifically, of Jews and other non-Muslims, as well as racist incitement and terrorism "
World,"An unidentified Sikh, wearing a head piece instead of a turban, enters his high school in Drancy, outside Paris, early Wednesday Oct. 20, 2004."
Sci/Tech, The land of Internet calling may not be free of regulation for much longer.
World," The European Union's top trade official proposed an overhaul of trade discounts to developing countries Wednesday, a move likely to anger China and India, both of which might no longer qualify for EU trade preferences for such products as clothing and textiles."
Sci/Tech, Upcoming chip set will include built in security features for your PC.
Sci/Tech," Here's something you don't see every day    the continuing brouhaha between Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL   News) and PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT   News) being a notable exception. South Africa's Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY   News) has announced a hostile takeover bid to acquire fellow South African miner Gold Fields Limited (NYSE: GFI   News). The transaction, if it takes place, would be an all stock acquisition, with Harmony issuing 1.275 new shares in payment for each share of Gold Fields. The deal would value Gold Fields at more than  #36;8 billion. ..."
World," President Bush charged on Wednesday that Democrat John Kerry has a ""fundamental misunderstanding"" of the war on terrorism because he does not see Iraq as a theater of that conflict."
Business,"Defense conglomerate General Dynamics Corp. said Wednesday that earnings rose 23 percent in the third quarter to \$322 million, thanks to strong results across all its divisions."
World,The leader of the world's second biggest Anglican church attacks a report into the ordaining of gay bishops.
World,"Long considered beyond the reach of mainland mores, the Florida city is trying to limit blatant displays of sexual behavior."
Business,"The numbers suggest a long-expected slowdown in PC sales growth is taking hold, but also that at least modest growth is possible well into the future since businesses, from small firms to large "
Business,tech manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. on Wednesday reported an 8 percent increase in third quarter profits behind double digit growth in sales for three of the conglomerate #39;s four business divisions.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 20 (newratings.com) - The Walt Disney Company (DIS.NYS) has reached a definitive agreement to sell its North American Disney Store retail chain to Children #39;s Place Retail Stores Inc (PLCE) for an undisclosed price."
Business," Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday that third quarter earnings, excluding charges, beat Wall Street expectations by a penny, on strong sales of Lipitor and Celebrex medicines."
Business,"Constellation Brands, Inc. (CBR), today advised that it is to make a \$1.3 billion bid for US listed Wine maker The Robert Mondavi Corporation."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has updated the iBook range, with the fastest-ever 1.33GHz model and the cheapest-ever model for 749, and adding built-in AirPort Extreme across the line."
Sci/Tech,"The feathered creatures winging across North America have an obvious gift that land-bound humans lack, but their survival is threatened by earthly concerns."
Sci/Tech,A rugged handheld that can withstand everyday use and abuse is sometimes needed among professionals. Symbol today added the new MC50 Windows Mobile 2003 SE devices to their line-up.
Sci/Tech,"LG.Philips LCD, the world #39;s second-largest liquid crystal display (LCD) maker, said Tuesday that it has developed the world #39;s biggest active-matrix (AM) organic light emitting diode (OLED) display "
Sci/Tech,"A NASA telescope recently discovered evidence that the most violent part of the process in forming an Earth-sized planet - the collisions between colossal chunks of rock - may last hundreds of millions of years instead of 10 million years, scientists said "
Sports,"  Mike Hargrove has been named manager of the Seattle Mariners, the team said Wednesday. The team said Hargrove had agreed to a three year contract for 2005 through 2007."
World, Disgraced Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu will undergo counselling in an effort to save his career after he tested positive for cocaine.
World,ISN SECURITY WATCH (20/10/04) - Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri tendered his cabinets resignation on Wednesday and said he would not head a new government.
Business, Oil prices charged back toward  $55 a  barrel on Wednesday as a fresh fall in U.S. heating oil stocks  stoked worries over winter supplies.
Business," Countrywide Financial Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CFC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CFC.N</A> on  Wednesday posted a 47 percent drop in quarterly earnings and  cut its outlook as mortgage refinancings fell and interest  rates climbed, sparking a broad sell off in mortgage company  stocks."
Business," American Airlines' parent AMR Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMR.N</A> on Wednesday posted a third quarter loss as record high  oil prices battered its bottom line and threatened to make  fourth quarter losses even larger."
Sci/Tech,The Microsoft CEO says one way to stem growing piracy of Windows and Office in emerging markets is to offer low-cost computers.
Sci/Tech,Security software maker updates antivirus engine to plug hole that lets virus writers manipulate compressed files and avoid detection.
Business,"Crude oil prices climbed back to the \$54 level Wednesday, reversing a two-day slide, after the US government #39;s weekly petroleum supply report showed a fifth straight week of declining inventories of distillate fuel, which includes heating oil and diesel."
Business,"Cingular Wireless on Wednesday said record new subscribers drove revenue higher in the third quarter, but blamed a decline in operating profit on increased costs to gain customers and from its pending merger with AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
Sci/Tech,The new iBook G4 laptop targets consumers and education customers with its 54Mbps 802.11g wireless networking and an optional internal Bluetooth module for wirelessly connecting peripherals.
Sports,"LIVERPOOL, England, Oct. 20 - Rafael Benitez saw his Liverpool side miss several good chances as they draw with Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna at Anfield last night in the Group A UEFA Champions League match."
World,"Syria and Lebanon have rejected outright a renewed United Nations Security Council call for Damascus to pull its troops out of its tiny neighbour, calling the international body #39;s decision  quot;interference quot;."
Sci/Tech, Operating profits slipped 5.5 percent at Cingular Wireless LLC despite gains in both subscribers and revenue in what was likely the last full quarter before the company's completes its  #36;41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
World," US Senator John McCain called for greater UN cooperation with a congressional probe of the Iraqi oil for food program, which he said ""stinks to high heaven."""
Business,The good news? Your computer can now have a photographic memory. The bad news? Your computer can now have a photographic memory. This secretly sourced and powerfully protected photographic memory - actually 
Business,"The chill wafting over Whirlpool (nyse: WHR - news - people ) isn #39;t coming from its freezers. The home appliance maker posted lower-than-expected third-quarter earnings, cut its full-year forecast and said "
Business,"Like x-ray specs, the invisibility suit or the ever-lasting doughnut, it sounds too good to be true. But a US electronics expert is selling a tiny remote-control device that he claims can switch off any television at the push of a button."
Sci/Tech,"HIGH speed is not necessarily all that counts. What #39;s demanded at the end of the day is performance. In the latest change to its product lineup, Intel has cancelled plans to release a 4GHz computer microprocessor."
Sci/Tech,"Motherboard chip sets don #39;t normally excite much attention in the security world, but Nvidia #39;s NForce 4 could turn out to be the exception."
Sci/Tech,"WHAT if you could look at the world through only one window in your home, even though your place had other windows and other views?"
Sci/Tech,"I do a Google vanity search on myself about once a month to get a barometer on how, if at all, readers are reacting to and using my columns."
Business," Countrywide Financial Corp.  on Wednesday posted a 47 percent drop in quarterly earnings and cut its outlook as mortgage refinancings fell and interest rates climbed, sparking a broad sell off in mortgage company stocks."
World,"Ghana Integrity Initiative, a country branch of Transparency International in Berlin- Germany will today launch the 2004 annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI), a document considered within the anti corruption lobby as the best authority in measuring "
World,TONY JONES: Former general and security minister SBY has been sworn in as Indonesia #39;s sixth President at a ceremony at the parliamentary building in Jakarta.
World,"Cambodia is celebrating the arrival of its first new monarch in 60 years, as King Norodom Sihamoni returns home to assume the throne abdicated by his ailing father."
World," Yunus Qanooni, Hamid Karzai's chief rival in Afghanistan's presidential election, said he will accept the outcome, as Karzai swept the country's south and southeast en route to outright victory."
Business," Children's Place Retail Stores Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PLCE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PLCE.O</A> said on Wednesday it will buy 313 retail stores from  Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A>., and its stock rose more than 15  percent in late morning trade."
Business, Office Depot Inc.  on Wednesday unveiled plans to muscle in on rival Staple Inc.'s turf to boost sales and stem a fall in market share in the increasingly cutthroat office supply business.
Business, Oil prices charged back up to  $55 a  barrel on Wednesday as a fresh fall in U.S. heating oil stocks  stoked worries over winter supplies.
Business," Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A> on Wednesday  unveiled plans to muscle in on rival Staple Inc.'s turf to  boost sales and stem a fall in market share in the increasingly  cutthroat office supply business."
World, The U.N.'s counterterrorism body said Wednesday countries may be reluctant to show it all their intelligence but that was the only way the United Nations could help prevent future terror attacks.
World, The European Commission on Wednesday ordered Spain's troubled state owned shipbuilder Izar to repay  #36;702 million in government assistance.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. , the No. 1 Web search company that recently went public and said it will not issue financial forecasts, expects to add 372,050 advertiser accounts by 2008, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Wednesday."
World," Pakistan has arrested a Yemeni national who is an important figure in al Qaeda's new leadership and another foreign national who is one of the network's communications specialists, officials said on Wednesday."
World, President Bush said Wednesday that Sen. John Kerry's views on national security are so misguided that the Democrat would be unable to defeat terrorism.
World," Pakistan has arrested a Yemeni  national who is an important figure in al Qaeda's new  leadership and another foreign national who is one of the  network's communications specialists, officials said on  Wednesday."
Sports, The Seattle Mariners have  scheduled a Wednesday afternoon press conference to announce  Mike Hargrove as their new manager.
Sci/Tech,"The new version of the operating system was built by Trusted Computer Solutions, which sells software to U.S. intelligence agencies."
World," Pakistani security forces arrested an Egyptian Al Qaeda operative in the northwestern city of Peshawar bordering Afghanistan, a security official said."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry says he would discontinue the color coded terror alerts issued by the Department of Homeland Security and find ""some more thoughtful way of alerting America,"" according to an interview in Rolling Stone magazine."
Business," J Sainsbury will take a 550 million pound ( $1.5 billion) hit to profits this year as it invests to boost sales and reverse falling market share, Britain #39;s third biggest supermarket chain said on Tuesday."
Business,nearly four times its losses from a year ago -- as the company again warned it needs pilots to take a massive \$1 billion 
Sports, Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu will undergo counselling in a bid to get a reduced ban after testing positive for cocaine. The 25 year old Romanian international accepted the positive finding on Tuesday 
Sports, Greek prosecutors are expected today to announce the results of an investigation into whether the country #39;s top sprinters faked a road accident in a doping scandal that rocked Greece and plagued the Athens Olympics.
Sports,Russia coach Georgy Yartsev will stay in charge for at least one more match despite the 7-1 defeat by Portugal in last week #39;s World Cup qualifier.
Business,"The EU's ten newest members must get their economies into shape if they are ever to join the euro, the European Central Bank and Commission warn."
Sports,Mike Hargrove was hired Wednesday to manage the Seattle Mariners and turn around the team after its worst season in 12 years.
Sports,"XM Satellite Radio, baseball in \$650 million, 11-year deal"
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc., the thirdlargest airline in the United States, reported on Wednesday a wider loss in the third quarter ending on September 30 despite a rise in revenue."
Sci/Tech,"Istanbul, the latest addition to Microsoft #39;s Office Live Communications Server, lets users communicate in real time using e-mail, IM or the phone regardless of application or location."
Sci/Tech,"Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sci/Tech,"John Musarra, a long-time Mozilla fan, is getting ready to help launch the forthcoming release of the Firefox 1.0 browser the old-fashioned way: by throwing a party."
Sports,Europe will have a maximum of 12 runners at next week #39;s Breeders #39; Cup meeting at Lone Star Park in Texas. Dual Oaks heroine Ouija Board and last year #39;s Breeders #39; Cup Mile winner Six Perfections were unveiled 
World,"The highest-ranking US Army soldier accused of abusing prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, has pleaded guilty to five charges."
World," Two Palestinian militants were shot dead by Israeli troops in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Palestinian security sources said."
World," About 1,000 Pakistani soldiers backed by helicopter gunships, mortars and artillery Wednesday pounded a mountainous region near the Afghan border where a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who masterminded the kidnapping of two Chinese engineers is believed to be hiding."
Sci/Tech," The bikini clad coed draws a blank on the first question: ""Which king in a deck of cards has no mustache?"""
Sci/Tech,"A number of signs point to increasing demand for tech workers, but not all the clouds have been driven away."
Sci/Tech,Retail giant will give TiVo wider retail distribution ahead of the holiday season.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> and watch  maker Swatch <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=UHR.VX qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">UHR.VX</A> are offering a new line of wireless data  watches, the companies said on Wednesday, bringing the era of  Dick Tracy wristwatch radios one step closer."
Business," American Airlines' parent AMR Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMR.N</A> on Wednesday said record high fuel costs pushed it to a  hefty third quarter loss and warned it must cut costs and find  new revenue sources to survive in a world of soaring oil  prices."
World," BELGRADE, Serbia Montenegro (AP)   Serbia Montenegro's president said Wednesday he is preparing an invitation for Pope John Paul to visit the Balkan country."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  and watch maker Swatch  are offering a new line of wireless data watches, the companies said on Wednesday, bringing the era of Dick Tracy wristwatch radios one step closer."
World, Egypt sent a convicted Israeli spy  home after eight years in jail and Israel released six Egyptian  infiltrators on Sunday in a sign that relations strained by the  Palestinian uprising were warming.
World,\British doctors believe they have cured a boy of a rare blood disorder after transplanting cells from his baby brother.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Unisys signs up Linux allies...LookSmart names new CEO...Akamai boosts Web application services...Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung."
Sci/Tech,The two Internet phone services reach customer milestones--a sign to some that VoIP no longer intimidates consumers.
Business,"Crude oil prices rose slightly Wednesday after falling for two straight days, as the market braced for a crucial US oil report that could presage a renewed upward move in prices."
Business," Coca Cola Bottling Co., the country #39;s second largest bottler of Coca Cola drinks, said third quarter earnings fell sharply as poor weather hurt results."
Business,"Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. (GD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings surged 23 percent helped by a rebound of its "
Business,"The British boss of Citigroups international division is leaving the company in the wake of a banking scandal in Japan. Sir Deryck Maughan, 56, also a vice chairman "
Business,"Cingular Wireless, which plans to acquire Redmond-based AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. shortly, reported decreased operating income in the third quarter, while it increased revenue on accelerated subscriber growth "
Sci/Tech,"Lewis Urry, the man who put the power in the Energizer Bunny #39;s long-lasting alkaline battery, died in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, after a short illness."
Sports,"Can you think of a better way to torture a Red Sox fan than what the Yankees are now doing? A four-game sweep, as New York clearly could have done, would be embarrassing for the Red Sox, shocking and disappointing."
Sports,"St. Louis Cardinals #39; right-hander Julian Tavarez was fined \$10,000 by Major League Baseball for throwing over the head of Astros #39; batter Jeff Bagwell in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the NLCS, the pitcher told ESPN on Tuesday night."
Sports,"Adrian Mutu has gone to Rome for two days after seeing a Football Association psychiatrist. Chelsea #39;s Romanian striker, who has flown abroad to clear his head as he attempts "
Sports,Bangladesh fought back to snare three wickets for 25 runs as New Zealand reached 133 for four at tea on the second day of the opening test yesterday.
World,CARE Internationals operations in Iraq remained suspended tonight as kidnapped aid chief Margaret Hassans second day in captivity drew to a close with no word on her fate.
World,General Kofi Annan expressed concern about the welfare of democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi after Tuesday #39;s removal of Khin Nyunt as Myanmar Prime Minister.
World,"VIENNA, Austria Diplomats say Britain, France and Germany are giving Iran one more chance to halt disputed nuclear activities. Officials say top diplomats will offer Tehran nuclear fuel and economic incentives "
World,"Israel #39;s chief of military staff has denounced leading rabbis for urging soldiers to defy orders to forcibly remove settlers from Gaza, The Telegraph reported."
World,"CARE International suspended aid operations in Iraq after its country director Margaret Hassan, who has dual Iraqi and British nationality, was kidnapped, Grant Thomas, a spokesman for the organization said."
World,"Iranian President Mohammad Khatami today rejected calls from European nations to halt a nuclear program, raising the odds that the UN Security Council will have to consider the matter as early as next month."
World,"COIMBATORE: Muthulakshmi, wife of dreaded forest brigand Veerappan, killed in an encounter with STF on Monday, said on Wednesday, that the government should ensure that the educational needs of her two daughters are fulfilled."
Sci/Tech,"XM Satellite Radio will carry major league baseball games under a \$650 million, 11-year deal announced Wednesday, the latest move in a costly race with rival Sirius Satellite Radio to sign personalities and sports leagues as a way of winning customers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>"
Sci/Tech," Tens of millions of people will cast their votes Nov. 2 in one of the most hotly contested presidential elections in recent U.S. history. But voters across the U.S. will encounter different voting technologies and procedures, with many counties nationwide clinging to punchcard, lever machine and even paper ballots, and the transition to electronic voting moving slowly in many states."
Business,"American Airlines #39; parent AMR Corp. (AMR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said record-high fuel costs pushed it to a hefty third-quarter loss and warned "
Business,The family that controls cable giant Cox Communications Inc. (NYSE: COX) will take the company private after raising its offer to buy out shareholders to \$8.
Sci/Tech,called  quot;HD DVD quot; -- is in competition with the Sony-led Blu-ray disc to become the dominant next generation DVD. Toshiba said the HD DVD #39;s strength against 
World,"Myanmar #39;s tough but pragmatic prime minister was sacked Tuesday by his hardline army colleagues, clouding prospects for the freedom of opposition leader Aung San "
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair faced a revolt on Wednesday from lawmakers who demanded a parliamentary vote on a US request to redeploy British troops in Iraq.
World,"Cambodia #39;s new King Norodom Sihamoni is greeted at Phnom Penh airport Wednesday Oct 20, 2004. Norodom Sihamoni, returned home from China on Wednesday to ascend the throne vacated by his father, former King Norodom Sihanouk."
World," Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in as Indonesia's sixth president, promising to revive a precarious economy by personally leading a war on endemic graft while also tackling terrorism."
World,"The African Union agrees to strenghten its force in Sudan's Darfur region from under 400 to more than 3,000."
Sports, The  #36;4 million Breeders' Cup Classic is shaping up as a doozy of a race  #151; even without Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones.
Sports, University of Massachusetts police arrested 35 people early Wednesday morning after the Red Sox tied the Yankees in the sixth game of the American League Championship Series.
Business, Delta Air Lines is reporting a much wider third quarter loss despite a rise in revenue. The Atlanta based airline warned Wednesday that its financial situation has worsened to the point that it needs 
Business,"com. AT amp;T Wireless announced a drop in sales and profits, as it moved closer to its planned acquisition by Cingular Wireless. The firm earned \$117 million on revenues of \$4."
Business,"After splashing out with Celine Dion concerts and parties for staff, it was as if Air Canada woke with a hangover Wednesday morning, when the reservation computer crashed."
Sci/Tech,"Authorities are trying to determine how a hacker gained access to a University of California computer that contained personal information for more than 1 million people, many of them recipients of an assistance program for the elderly."
Sci/Tech,"All phishing attacks launched across the Internet come from one of just five networks of zombie PCs, according to research published by security firm CipherTrust this week."
Sports,"Two weeks after its rival Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) grabbed headlines by signing Howard Stern, XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) disclosed late yesterday that it "
Sports,"The takeover battle for Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) is far from over, as Malcolm Glazer has again increased his share in the worlds richest football club."
Sports,"Hargrove, 54, previously managed at Cleveland and Baltimore. His record in 13 years as a manager is 996-963.  quot;I am very pleased to name Mike Hargrove as our new manager, quot; Mariners "
Business,"Glenmorangie, one of Scotland's last remaining independent distillers, is to be bought by French drinks firm Moet Hennessy. "
World, The CIA is offering a rare glimpse into its successes and failures at trying to understand China during its first communist decades in a huge cache of newly declassified documents released this week in Washington.
World, A federally funded group that promised flu shots on Election Day in six of South Carolina's poorest counties has drawn criticism from Republican leaders.
World,Gay bishop Gene Robinson has told the BBC he regrets the pain caused by his consecration but vows not to resign.
Sci/Tech,"How many genes does it take to make a human? Only about the same number it takes for a small flowering plant or a tiny worm, says a new estimate that #39;s sharply reduced from just three years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba will market laptops with HD-DVD drives by the end of next year, becoming one of the first manufacturers to commit to a next-generation DVD format."
Sci/Tech,"The main oxygen generator aboard the International Space Station, which has been malfunctioning since last month, was partially repaired using spare parts that arrived last week."
Sci/Tech,"Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS) Inc. officials are developing Trusted Linux, a highly secure version of Linux that will rival Unix in environments in which security is the highest priority."
Sci/Tech,"The man who invented the small, long-lasting alkaline batteries that power Walkmans, Gameboys and other portable devices has died."
World,"Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri , left, arrives at the the presidential palace to submit his resignation to President Emil Lahoud Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The Canadian government is willing to smooth the way toward a national election in Iraq by helping to train officials there and monitor the voting process, say Prime Minister Paul Martin."
Sci/Tech,"Human genome researchers have said we have about 10,000 or 20,000 fewer genes than they originally estimated."
World," Interim Iraqi President Ghazi  al Yawar reaffirmed his support on Sunday for holding elections  on Jan. 30 in Iraq, saying any delay would be a victory for  violent foes and trigger resentment."
Sci/Tech," Craig Barrett, Intel Corp. #39;s chief executive, on Tuesday (Oct. 19) blasted the presidential candidates over the lack of attention given on how the United States is losing its competitive edge, according to the Associated Press."
Sports,"Major League Baseball has followed in the footsteps of the NFL and has signed a lucrative deal with a satellite radio company. So, whether you #39;re "
Sci/Tech," British scientists have taken tips from Mother Nature to develop a new technology that could deliver cheaper, life saving vaccines without refrigeration to millions of children in remote areas of the world."
World," Teresa Heinz Kerry says she doesn't know if first lady Laura Bush has ever had ""a real job"" and suggests their different experiences help make them different people."
Business," XM Satellite Radio <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XMSR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XMSR.O</A> on  Wednesday said it signed a  $650 million deal to broadcast Major  League Baseball games for 11 years, countering a rival's moves  to sign up high profile programing that will lure listeners to  the new medium."
World," Frustrated with meager salaries that have not kept pace with inflation, teachers, doctors and other state employees rallied Wednesday across Russia to demand higher wages."
Business,Marsh  amp; McLennan (NYSE: MMC) has the highest yield this company #39;s share price has offered since 1988. The dividend has risen every year for the past 10 years at a 12 clip.
Business,"AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines Inc., on Wednesday said the company lost \$214 million in the third quarter, an announcement that has pilots worried about layoffs."
Business,"JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. third quarter profits fell 13 percent, mainly because of weakness in trading operations and costs related to its merger with Bank One."
Business,A 45-minute outage at Air Canadas reservation computer during a busy period early this morning caused delays in departures from airports across Canada and in the United States.
Sci/Tech,"Days away from ending a six-month mission in space, US astronaut Michael Fincke said on Wednesday he is looking forward to meeting his 4-month-old daughter."
Sci/Tech," The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a new survey that credits dropping prices."
Sci/Tech,"Federal Communications Commission officials want to regulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for federal oversight of the technology."
Sci/Tech,"An anonymous reader writes  quot;All browsers have been reported vulnerable to different vulnerabilities today. Starting with: Internet Explorer on XP SP1/SP2, which suffers a new system compromise (of course) vulnerability."
Sports,Jenson Button has said that he will abide by the ruling handed down by the Contract Recognition Board - despite it saying that he must remain at BAR for at least another season.
Sports,All three had huge impacts Monday in a heart-stopping 3-0 victory sending the Astros back to St. Louis with a 3-2 edge in the National League Championship Series.
Sports,"The Black Caps are on top after two days of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Dhaka, a day highlighted by a hat-trick to James Franklin."
Sports,America #39;s US Olympic Committee is contesting a ruling which could cost Michael Johnson and his 4x400m relay colleagues gold medals from the Sydney Olympics.
World, An Indian state government ordered an urgent investigation Wednesday after reports that one of the four minarets of the 17th century Taj Mahal  #151; the country's fabled monument to love  #151; has tilted slightly.
World," U.S. warplanes killed a family of  six in raids against rebels led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab  al Zarqawi, while a top international aid agency suspended Iraq  operations Wednesday after its manager was kidnapped."
Business,"While waiting to clear the final hurdles for their pending \$41 billion merger, Cingular Wireless and AT amp;T Wireless reported their separate third-quarter results."
Business,"LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world #39;s largest luxury-goods company, agreed to buy Scotland #39;s Glenmorangie Plc for 300 million pounds (\$545 million) to add the company #39;s malt whisky to its stable of brands."
Business," Persistently high oil prices may force the European Union's head office to lower its forecast of 2.2 percent economic growth in the euro zone next year, EU Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said Wednesday."
Sports,MADRID : Top seed Tim Henman and number three Marat Safin set the pace past Spaniards with Paradorn Srichaphan tacking on a third loss for a home hope at the 2.425-million-euro Madrid Masters.
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker follows recent price cuts to the Pentium M line with a new top-of-the-range model that runs at 2.10GHz.
Business," XM Satellite Radio <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XMSR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XMSR.O</A> on  Wednesday said it signed a  $650 million deal to broadcast Major  League Baseball games for 11 years, countering a rival's moves  to sign up high profile programing that will lure listeners to  the new medium."
Business," LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Casino operator MGM Mirage  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGG.N</A> on Wednesday reported higher third-quarter earnings due  to Las Vegas strength, but said debt financing for its Mandalay  acquisition would hit fourth-quarter profit."
Sci/Tech, South Korea said on Tuesday it asked the United States to accept another year's delay in the drafting of a divisive treaty banning human cloning to allow time for a U.N. conference on the pros and cons of embryonic stem cell research.
Sci/Tech,"While software makers are planning to move more of their products to a subscription basis, 64 percent of the buyers surveyed still prefer the old way of doing things."
Sci/Tech,"Fewer than five zombi networks are responsible for all the phishing attcks worldwide, according to security firm CipherTrust. Phishers create fake Web sites and send e-mail messages in "
Sports,Briton Jenson Button will drive for BAR next year but is likely to join Williams in 2006 after Formula One #39;s Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ended a tug-of-war between the teams on Wednesday.
Sports, The US Olympic Committee doesn #39;t think the entire American team that won gold in the 4x100 metre relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics should be stripped of their medals.
World,The highest ranking soldier charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib has pleaded guilty to five charges. US Army reservist Staff Sergeant Ivan  quot;Chip quot; Frederick made the plea as a two-day court-martial opened at a US base in Baghdad.
World, Defense Minister Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said here Wednesday that Iran has successfully test fired a more accurate version of its Shahab 3 missile.
World,The diary of the dark days a Jewish teenager spent in a Nazi detention camp awaiting deportation has come to light in the Netherlands.
Sports," The Columbus Crew has four games to prove the last 18 were not a fluke. The team enters the postseason on a league record 18 game unbeaten streak, playing a defensive style suited for the playoffs."
Sci/Tech," The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors and manage other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007 as more consumers snap up smart machines, the United Nations said."
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  stretched her winning streak to 10 matches with a 6 4 7 5  victory over Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova in the second round  of the Zurich Challenge Wednesday.
Business," U.S. average retail gasoline prices  fell over the last two weeks and are poised to slip even  further as crude oil prices continue to tumble, an industry  analyst said on Sunday."
Business,"J.P. Morgan Chase   Company, the nation's second-largest bank, surprised Wall Street today with a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings."
World,"Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern says ""all communication links"" are being used to find out who is holding Margaret Hassan."
Business," Accounting firm KPMG will pay  #36;10 million to settle charges of improper professional conduct while acting as auditor for Gemstar TV Guide International Inc. , the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday."
World, Eurozone finance ministers expressed disquiet at a new surge in oil prices with France calling for urgent action by the European Union to address the latest threat to the bloc's economic growth.
World," Venezuela rejected criticism by a U.S. State Department spokesman of a proposed media law that government legislators are trying to approve in the National Assembly, said an official Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Earth's spin warps space around the planet, according to a new study that confirms    a key prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity."
Sci/Tech, A military project aimed at building smarter robots has given researchers the wheels they need to make their automatons go.
Business," Are you overthinking your investments? We'd never advise you to make money decisions without some careful consideration. But according to the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII), even the most well adjusted investors fall victim to mind games."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> will cut  about 900 jobs early next year at a pickup truck plant in  Pontiac, Michigan, in a move underscoring sagging demand for  some of its most profitable vehicles."
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks fell on  Wednesday after Honeywell International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HON.N</A> and J.P.  Morgan Chase   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A> disappointed investors with  quarterly reports, and high oil prices rekindled worries about  the impact on profit margins."
Business,"JP Morgan Chase  amp; Company, the nation #39;s second-largest bank, surprised Wall Street today with a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings, attributing the weaker performance to poor results in fixed-income trading."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. #39;s board of directors went on trial on Wednesday, on shareholder accusations that it merely rubberstamped a decision to hire Michael Ovitz and allowed "
Sci/Tech,"US federal and state officials are investigating the hacking of a University of California, Berkeley, computer containing Social Security numbers and other personal data for more than 1 million state residents."
Sci/Tech,"10/19/2004 -- Microsoft and Cisco are teaming up to share security information across products, an effort that should ultimately make offerings from both vendors more secure."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox will either make history or go home heartbroken tonight, after a series-ending game against the New York Yankees that Sox fans hope will end the  quot;Curse of the Bambino."
Sports,Owen scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Dynamo Kiev 1-0 at the Bernabeu to move level with Bayer Leverkusen and Kiev with six points.
Sports,"Points: The Big East race is barely under way, but the winner of this matchup of teams with 1-0 league records takes sole possession of first place."
World,"CARE chief, a Briton with dual citizenship, has worked in Iraq for 30 years. Mortar attack kills five Iraqi national guardsmen and hurts 80."
World,The highest ranking soldier charged in the Abu Ghraib scandal pleads guilty to five charges of abusing Iraqi detainees at the prison.
Sci/Tech,European commercial bank WestLB turns to Hewlett-Packard to manage its worldwide tech services.
Business," The twin burdens of soaring fuel prices  and slipping airfares clobbered the airline industry again in  the third quarter, leaving three of the top four U.S. carriers  to post quarterly losses on Wednesday."
Business," KPMG <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KPMG.UL target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KPMG.UL</A> will pay  $10 million     the largest payment ever by an accounting firm in a U.S.  Securities and Exchange Commission action    to settle charges  of improper conduct while auditing Gemstar TV Guide  International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GMST.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GMST.O</A>, the SEC said on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices rose on Wednesday  as technical jostling for positions pushed benchmark yields  below the 4 percent threshold, sparking talk that mortgage  investors might step in and add fuel to the rally."
Sci/Tech,"Survey points to popularity in Europe, the Middle East and Asia of receivers that skip the pay TV and focus on free programming."
World," Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, the most powerful Colombian drug trafficker ever extradited to the United States, said he was innocent in an interview made shortly before he was flown to Miami over ther weekend."
Business, Walt Disney Co. (DIS) on Wednesday agreed to sell its money losing Disney store chain to Children #39;s Place Retail Stores (PLCE) in a deal analysts described as positive for Children #39;s Place.
Business,Accounting firm KPMG will pay \$10 million to settle charges of improper professional conduct while acting as auditor for Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.
Sci/Tech,"The United Nations recently predicted that the use of robots around the home by consumers is set to surge sevenfold by 2007 as more and more people get robot-mania, CBSNews."
Sports,"Bernie Ecclestone, the owner of the commercial rights to the Formula 1 (F1) world championship, has reportedly pulled the plug on the British Grand Prix."
Sports,"(Oct. 20, 2004) -- Quarterback Daunte Culpepper of the Minnesota Vikings, cornerback Lito Sheppard of the Philadelphia Eagles and punter Sean Landeta of the St."
World,"India has slipped further in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) and is ranked 90th on a list of 146 countries, according to Transparency International ratings released today."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Conservative Leader Stephen Harper says he did not check with his caucus, nor did he have to, before suggesting ways to change how country is run."
Sci/Tech," Citing a need to nurture the emerging, ""revolutionary"" voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) industry, FCC chairman Michael Powell is calling for regulations that would grant the federal government greater control."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is adding its considerable weight to the growing Internet based communications market, introducing an addition to the Office Live Communications Server (LCS) that promises to integrate messaging, telephony and PC based voice and video applications."
Sports," After a car accident left him with a broken neck and a tragedy left him with a broken heart, DerMarr Johnson easily could have given up on his dream of playing in the NBA. He just wasn't going to let it happen."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) has announced new, faster iBooks, all of which include wireless networking, along with a new low end, single processor Power Mac that retails for US #36;1,500."
World," French President Jacques Chirac, who has urged an end to an EU arms embargo on China, called for closer defense cooperation between Paris and Beijing at a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Cao Gangchuan, a spokesman said."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has released Navision 4.0, a product that integrates financial, manufacturing, distribution, customer management, supply chain, analytics and e commerce data. The software is the first major release to come out of Microsoft's acquisition of Danish firm Navision in 2002."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has announced that the shipping date for SQL Server 2005 has been delayed    a development bound to prompt an outcry from users anticipating what is the pivotal product in Microsoft's server portfolio.
World, Hungary's new prime minister looked to have scored a major victory on Sunday when the opposition failed to garner enough votes to pass a referendum giving citizenship to millions of Hungarians abroad.
World," The Bush administration said publicly Wednesday it does not endorse a plan by three European allies to offer Iran incentives to suspend its enrichment of uranium, a key step in producing nuclear weapons."
Sci/Tech," Wildlife workers have begun a program to poison thousands of prairie dogs in the grasslands of South Dakota to stop them from moving onto private ranch land parched by drought, a federal official said on Tuesday."
World," Lebanon's Prime Minister Rafik al Hariri  resigned Wednesday, declining to form a new government that  will face international pressure over Syria's interference in  Lebanese affairs."
Sports,"It is the Yankees, not the ""cursed"" Red Sox, who have a chance for the worst October collapse in history."
Sci/Tech,"The electronics maker will stop retailing its Linux handhelds in the United States, joining a retreat from the once-popular market."
Sci/Tech," The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a new U.N. survey, which credits dropping prices for the robot boom."
Business," Shares of Cott Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BCB.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BCB.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COT.N</A>  sank as much as 16 percent on Wednesday after the world's  largest maker of store brand soft drinks reported lower  third quarter earnings and cut its profit outlook."
Sci/Tech,"Since before vice presidential candidate John Edwards brought attention to the South's vanished textile mills, ex-mill workers and historians have been working to save the mills' legacy."
Sci/Tech,"Wagari Maathai, recipient of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, has long fought #151;and sometimes suffered #151;to protect the environment and human rights in Africa. A journalist recalls an encounter with the Kenyan 13 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Thirteen college students are traveling the U.S. by school bus to promote the use of ""biodiesel,"" fuel made from vegetable oil such as that used in fast food restaurants."
Business," The twin burdens of soaring fuel prices and slipping airfares clobbered the airline industry again in the third quarter, leaving three of the top four U.S. carriers to post quarterly losses on Wednesday."
World," Eritrea has broken up a  quot;terrorist network quot; backed by Sudan that had plotted to assassinate President Isaias Afwerki and attack civilian targets, the government said in a further escalation of tensions between the two neighbors."
World, Newmont Mining Co. officials said Wednesday they are considering a lawsuit against Indonesian police over the jailing of five company executives during a pollution investigation.
World, A new political strategy has emerged in this photo finish presidential race: File a flurry of lawsuits before the first votes are even tallied.
Business,Workers at an Opel car-producing factory Wednesday ended their six-day strike aimed at protesting General Motors #39; plan of massive layoffs in Germany.
Business,"The twin burdens of soaring fuel prices and slipping airfares clobbered the airline industry again in the third quarter, leaving three of the top four US carriers to post quarterly losses on Wednesday."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 20 (newratings.com) - JP Morgan Chase  amp; Company (JPM.NYS) reported a 13 decline in its third-quarter profits, driven by high merger-related costs and sluggish trends in its fixed-income trading business."
Business,"Packard on Wednesday said it has received a  $500 million contract to provide global IT services for WestLB, a European commercial bank and financial services firm."
Business,"Treasury Secretary John Snow, in Florida for the fifth time this year, rebuffed suggestions on Wednesday he was using taxpayer dollars to fund trips to hotly contested electoral states."
Sci/Tech,The FBI is trying to find whoever hacked into a computer at the University of California at Berkeley. The computer contained personal information -- including social security numbers -- of nearly 1.5 million 
Sci/Tech,"Anyway, planning to cash in on all the wonderful PR generated by iPod, Apple says starting at \$1,000, its iBook features built-in AirPort Extreme, 1.33 GHz PowerPC G4 processors and SuperDrive for burning DVDs, as well as iLife 04 suite  quot;for managing "
Sports,"Nebraska head coach Bill Callahan runs off the field at halftime of the game against Baylor in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004."
World,One of the UK #39;s leading security consultants says the kidnapping of aid co-ordinator Margaret Hassan in Iraq may be the work of a new kidnap group.
World,"20 October 2004 -- Great Britain, France, and Germany will reportedly offer Iran a last chance to avoid the threat of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program."
World,"WANA: Pakistani security forces used helicopter gunships, mortars and artillery on Wednesday to pound a mountainous area near the Afghan border where a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner, blamed for masterminding the kidnapping of two Chinese, is believed "
Sci/Tech," The Chicago Sun Times averted a strike Wednesday with a last minute contract deal that was reached as union reporters, copy editors and other news staff were prepared to walk out."
Sports, When the Boston Red Sox and New York  Yankees meet in Game Seven of the American League Championship  Series Wednesday the result could produce the greatest comeback  in Major League history.
Sci/Tech," IBM Corp. has become the latest company to join the Liberty Alliance, a global consortium aimed at developing standards for managing user identities. IBM joins Oracle Corp. and Intel Corp. as a backer of the effort, which Sun Microsystems Inc. leads."
Sci/Tech," It's easy to get the impression that the midrange Unix server is like a boxer near the end of a career   still packing a wallop, just no longer throwing knockout left hooks. But the truth is, new processor architectures, multi core systems, and the ascension of x86 chips are giving these systems extra punch, and users plenty to think about as they plan their purchasing for the next few years."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. last week took an important step toward commercializing an experimental Java performance measurement tool called JFluid, moving the two year old project from the Sun Labs research and development group into the company's software division. Sun now expects to ship the software as part of an April 2005 release of its Java Studio integrated development environment (IDE), the company said."
Business," Amgen Inc. , the world's biggest biotechnology company, on Wednesday reported a lower third quarter profit related to the acquisition of another biotech company."
Business," Amgen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMGN.O</A>, the world's  biggest biotechnology company, on Wednesday reported a lower  third quarter profit related to the acquisition of another  biotech company."
Business, Oil prices charged back up to  $55 a  barrel on Wednesday as a fresh fall in U.S. heating oil stocks  stoked worries over winter supplies.
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Ltd. , a business software maker, on Wednesday posted a wider quarterly net loss, including charges for job cuts and a  #36;225 million payment to settle a long running accounting probe."
Business," Business software maker Siebel  Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEBL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SEBL.O</A> on Wednesday reported a quarterly profit,  after a year earlier net loss, driven by a healthy rise in  license revenue."
Business," Computer Associates International Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A>, a business software maker, on Wednesday posted a wider  quarterly net loss, including charges for job cuts and a  $225  million payment to settle a long running accounting probe."
World," Wielding the war on terrorism as his main reelection argument, US President George W. Bush said that Democratic rival John Kerry was blind to the  quot;true dangers quot; facing the United States."
World," Iran is ready to prove to the world it  is not producing atomic weapons provided the West recognizes  the Islamic Republic's right to peaceful nuclear technology,  President Mohammad Khatami said on Wednesday."
Business,Kodak enjoys a rise in profits thanks to strong sales of digital cameras but its traditional film business continues to struggle.
Business,"Shares of Cott Corp. (BCB.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (COT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) sank as much as 16 percent on Wednesday after the world #39;s largest "
Sports," The Pittsburgh Steelers defense suffered a major blow on Wednesday when the team placed Pro Bowl nose tackle Casey Hampton and safety Mike Logan on the reserved/injured list, effectively ending the season for both players."
Sports,"The NCAA on Wednesday cleared former Washington football coach Rick Neuheisel of wrongdoing related to his gambling on basketball games, but reprimanded the university for failing to monitor the football program."
World, DENVER (AP)   Newmont Mining Co. officials said Wednesday they are considering a lawsuit against Indonesian police over the jailing of five company executives during a pollution investigation.
World,"YANGON, Oct. 20. - A change in Myanmars political leadership brought fresh calls today for the military-ruled south-east Asian country to carry on with promises to restore democracy."
Business," Amgen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMGN.O</A>, the world's  biggest biotechnology company, on Wednesday reported a lower  third quarter net profit as a result of expenses related to the  acquisition of Tularik Inc."
World, Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson insisted that polls suggesting lukewarm African American support for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry will be proved wrong on election day.
Sports," The Pittsburgh Steelers  defense suffered a major blow on Wednesday when the team placed  Pro Bowl nose tackle Casey Hampton and safety Mike Logan on the  reserved/injured list, effectively ending the season for both  players."
Sports,"The Columbus Crew has four games to prove the last 18 were not a fluke. The team enters the postseason on a league-record 18-game unbeaten streak, playing a defensive style suited for the playoffs."
Sports," XM Satellite Radio on Wednesday said it signed a  #36;650 million deal to broadcast Major League Baseball games for 11 years, countering a rival's moves to sign up high profile programing that will lure listeners to the new medium."
Sports," Former Washington coach Rick Neuheisel was cleared of wrongdoing by the NCAA Wednesday for gambling in a college basketball pool, but the university had its probation extended two years."
World," A powerful typhoon blasted across Japan on Wednesday, killing 18 people, causing deadly mudslides and flash floods and prompting thousands to flee their homes, officials said. At least 13 people were missing."
World," TORONTO (CP)   The Ontario government is banning pop, potato chips and other calorie laden junk foods from elementary school vending machines in a bid to improve the physical fitness of the province's schoolchildren."
Business,"The third-quarter losses loomed largest at Delta Air Lines Inc., which faces bankruptcy unless it can quickly win concessions from its pilots and debt holders."
Sci/Tech,"What do Internet Explorer, Mozilla's browsers, and Opera all have in common? Bugs."
Sci/Tech,The millennial computer glitch is belatedly pushing companies to dump outdated gear for new VoIP systems.
Sci/Tech,The disk drive maker has unveiled three palm-sized portable hard drives.
World," The United Nations no longer objects to American soldiers to guard its staff in Iraq after the search for separate contingents from around the world failed, diplomats and U.N. sources said on Wednesday."
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton and backup safety Mike Logan are out for the season with injuries.
World, REGINA (CP)   A former justice of the peace on trial for sexual  assault admitted Wednesday to getting a female courthouse worker to touch his penis.
Business," Business software maker Siebel  Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEBL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SEBL.O</A> on Wednesday reported a quarterly profit,  after a year earlier net loss, helped by sales of new software."
World," The United Nations no longer  objects to American soldiers to guard its staff in Iraq after  the search for separate contingents from around the world  failed, diplomats and U.N. sources said on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks fell on Wednesday after Honeywell International Inc.  and J.P. Morgan Chase   Co.  had quarterly reports that disappointed investors, while oil prices hovering at  #36;55 per barrel sparked fresh worry about higher corporate energy costs."
Business,WASHINGTON : US banking giant Citigroup Inc has ousted three senior executives after Japanese regulators last month ordered it to shutter its private banking operations in the country for violating banking laws.
Business,"Unionized editorial employees at Hollinger International Inc. #39;s Chicago Sun-Times agreed to a tentative new labor contract on Wednesday, averting a threatened strike, a spokeswoman for the employees said."
Sci/Tech,"20 October 2004 - The chances of having an obedient robot do unwelcome or dangerous jobs have increased tremendously, with orders for industrial robots rising to a record 18 per cent in the first half of this year, a new report co-sponsored by the "
Sci/Tech,"US Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell says that after the presidential election he will try to wrest regulatory control of voice over IP from the states because to thrive as a business, the technology needs a single, easy-handed "
Sci/Tech,"Intel Pentium M processors, along with Intel 855 chipset family and the Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection family, are key components of Intel Centrino mobile technology -- Intel #39;s best technology for mobile computing."
Sci/Tech,The Mozilla Foundation has called on its supporters to chip in for a new piece of community action - buying a full page advert in the New York Times for the launch of Firefox 1.0 in November.
Sports,Much of the country has seemed riveted by the American League Championship Series matchup of the Boston Red Sox versus the New York Yankees.
Sports,"Inside the NLCS: Astros storm back to take series lead while St. Louis teeters on edge of elimination. By Jesse Gerner. Move over New York Yankees, there #39;s a new Daddy in town."
World,Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday hailed what he called a new era of stronger ties with South Africa as he began a tour that has outraged pro-Palestinian groups.
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Target to sell TiVo DVRs...Unisys signs up Linux allies...LookSmart names new CEO...Akamai boosts Web application services.
Business, An income tax benefit narrowed Computer Associates International Inc's loss dramatically in the second quarter.
World," Canada has positioned itself ahead of the United States to regain share in the lucrative Japanese beef market, thanks to strict new rules aimed at preventing mad cow disease, Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell said on Wednesday."
World,Iran says it is ready to offer new proposals to meet international concern about its nuclear programme.
Sports, Jacksonville tight end Kyle Brady feels a little like Frankenstein's monster.
World,"Exemplified by the Guardian's 'pen pal' campaign, Europeans are seeking a voice in the presidential election."
World,"Cheap and adaptable, pre-recorded lectures are drawing interest from educators in the US and Central America."
World,The diary of a teenage Holocaust victim writing to her boyfriend in 1943 has come to light in the Netherlands.
World,The IMF says unrest in Haiti forces it to postpone talks on an emergency loan for the stricken country.
World," The new prime minister of military ruled Myanmar was directly behind an attack on opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her convoy last year, the United States charged."
World, TORONTO (CP)   Six people were charged by police Wednesday following a sit in at the lobby of the Toronto offices of CSIS to protest the detention of five Muslim men.
Business," U.S. blue chips ended slightly lower  on Wednesday after Honeywell International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HON.N</A> and  J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JPM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JPM.N</A> disappointed investors with  quarterly reports, and high oil prices rekindled worries about  the impact on corporate profit margins."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney has received a flu shot, aides said on Wednesday, citing his history of heart disease as a reason to qualify for a shot during a shortage."
Business,"  An income tax benefit narrowed Computer Associates International Inc #39;s loss dramatically in the second quarter. The company reported Wednesday a net loss of  $96 million, or 16 cents per share, but "
Business,"Amgen Inc., the country #39;s largest biotechnology company, said Wednesday that third-quarter profit fell sharply because of charges related to the acquisition of Tularik Inc."
Business,"EBay (EBAY), the world #39;s largest online marketplace, Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that rose 77 from a year ago, fueled by growth in its international and PayPal businesses."
Business,Biggest fine for US accounting firm will settle charges it mishandled Gemstar-TV Guide #39;s books. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - KPMG will pay \$10 million -- the largest fine ever against a US accounting firm -- to 
Business,"Freescale Semiconductor Inc. plans to cut at least 1,000 jobs from its worldwide operations, the company said as part of its second earnings report since it went public in July after being spun off from Motorola Inc."
Sci/Tech,"com October 20, 2004, 12:46 PM PT. There were over 600,000 household service robots in use worldwide in 2003, and more than 4 million new units should join them over the next three "
Sci/Tech,  It #39;s likely the federal government will be handing down a set of rules for voice communication over the Internet. FCC Chairman Michael Powell said he will seek a broad set of rules to cover what 
Sci/Tech,"com October 20, 2004, 1:37 PM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sci/Tech,"Intel today released the latest Pentium M chip in the form of the Pentium M model 765. The Pentium M 765 clocks in at 2.10GHz, contains 2MB cache and a 400MHz system bus."
Sci/Tech,"Apple yesterday unveiled what it calls the  quot;the fastest, most affordable iBook G4 ever. quot; The new iBook features built-in AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 20, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The relationship between General Motors Corp. and the software industry will experience some major changes over the next few years as software becomes a more important "
Sports,Deportivo Coruna believe that with home games against Liverpool and Monaco still to come they can recover from a poor start in the Champions League to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
World,CARE today suspended its humanitarian relief efforts in Iraq one day after gunman kidnapped the British-born woman who for decades has led the group #39;s drive to improve living conditions here.
World,"The postwar reconstruction of Iraq could be ruined by rampant corruption, an international survey said on Wednesday. The survey, an annual list of countries held to be the most corrupt in their business dealings "
World,ranking soldier facing charges in prison scandal pleads guilty to five counts of abuse. By Daryl Strickland. The top ranking soldier facing charges in the notorious Abu Ghraib prison scandal pleaded guilty 
World,"BEIRUT: Prime Minister Rafik Hariri resigned and his Cabinet was annulled Wednesday as expected, but he surprisingly said he will not head the new government due to internal political differences."
World,"Israeli soldiers carry the coffin, wrapped by an Israeli flag, of 22-year-old Army Staff Sgt. Yair Turgeman during his funeral in Jerusalem, Wednesday Oct 20, 2004."
World,"Eight Muslim terrorists planning to detonate a 1,100-pound bomb near a federal court in Madrid have been arrested, Spanish officials say."
World,JOHANNESBURG: Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert began a four-day visit to South Africa on Wednesday that pro-Palestinian groups denounced as a retreat from the struggle 
Sports," Ken Griffey Jr. walked down the practice range Wednesday morning and stopped to watch Vijay Singh, two world class athletes with not much else in common."
Sports,"It seemed inevitable for so long, yet so implausible Sunday night: Yankees vs. Red Sox, winner take all. With blood seeping through his sock, a grimace on his face and pride filling his heart, Curt Schilling "
Sports,"Olympic bronze medalist Alicia Molik upset sixth-seeded Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 to reach the Swisscom Challenge quarterfinals Wednesday."
Sports,"Former Washington coach Rick Neuheisel was cleared of wrongdoing by the NCAA Wednesday for gambling in a college basketball pool, but the university had its probation extended two years."
Sports,"VALENCIA, Spain -- Inter Milan continued their perfect start to their Champions League campaign as they blitzed their way to a 5-1 win away to shellshocked Spaniards Valencia."
World," ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP)   The African Union's Peace and Security Council voted Wednesday to boost the number of peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region and send a contingent of civilian police to monitor efforts to end violence that has driven more than 1.5 million people from their homes."
Business," Amgen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMGN.O</A>, the world's  biggest biotechnology company, on Wednesday said quarterly net  profit fell on acquisition charges but adjusted earnings rose  21 percent on strong sales of its drugs for anemia and  arthritis."
Sports, The Atlanta Falcons tried Wednesday to stifle speculation about Rod Coleman's mysterious car wreck.
Business," The twin burdens of soaring fuel prices  and slipping airfares clobbered the airline industry again in  the third quarter, leaving three of the top four U.S. carriers  to post quarterly losses on Wednesday."
Business,"Online auctioneer eBay Inc. said Wednesday that third-quarter earnings rose 77 percent on strong demand and more active users, but guided below expectations for 2005."
Business,"  A tentative contract agreement has been reached between officials of the Chicago Sun Times and the Chicago Newspaper Guild, averting a possible strike, it was announced Wednesday afternoon."
Business,"AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines -- the biggest air carrier in the United States, reportedon Wednesday a big loss of 214 million US dollars in the third quarter of this year and warned of worse scenarios ahead."
Business,"San Jose-based Internet auction site eBay, Inc., says it had net income of \$182.3 million or 27 cents per diluted share on revenues of \$805."
Business,"SECAUCUS, NJ Disney has a deal to sell its retail chain in North America to Children #39;s Place. The long-sought agreement includes a licensing pact allowing Children #39;s Place to operate the 313 stores under the Disney Store brand name."
Business,"The board of directors at The Walt Disney Co. (nyse: DIS - news - people ) went to a less-than-magic kingdom on Wednesday, as a shareholder suit began."
Sports," Someday, Jeff Garcia and Terrell Owens may connect again."
Sci/Tech,State officials say it #39;s not clear if names and Social Security numbers were accessed or stolen but urge individuals to take precautions against identity theft.
Sci/Tech," Mozilla #39;s Firefox is still giving Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer grief, scoring heavily against the latter #39;s gaping security holes."
Sci/Tech,"GM is facing major changes in the role of information technology, with software a growing component of vehicle cost and performance, and its use of outsourcing changing with the end of its EDS contract."
Sci/Tech,"MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio - The man who invented the small, long-lasting alkaline batteries that power Walkmans, Gameboys and other portable devices has died."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Alicia Molik has caused an upset in the second round of the WTA tournament in Zurich, beating sixth-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted he was not disappointed to only gain a point from his sides Champions League tie with Panathinaikos.
Sports,"com. XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. on Wednesday said it has signed an 11-year, \$650 million deal to broadcast Major League Baseball games beginning with the 2005 season."
Business,"Delta Air Lines makes a \$646m quarterly loss, increasing pressure on the airline as it attempts to ward off insolvency."
Business," EBay Inc., <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EBAY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EBAY.O</A> the world's  largest online marketplace, on Wednesday posted a quarterly  profit that rose 77 percent from a year ago, fueled by growth  in its international and PayPal businesses."
World, President Bush didn't get one. Neither did most of his Cabinet. Same for Democrat John Kerry and running mate John Edwards. The presidential candidates said they passed up a flu shot because of the vaccine shortage.
Sports, The only NFL franchise to achieve a perfect season now has the league's lone winless team.
Sci/Tech,Company pushes back third beta program of database to early next year; says final product is on track for next summer.
Business,"NEW DELHI: CPI(M) on Wednesday said it has no objection to the Cabinet decision on raising FDI cap to 49 in domestic private airlines, but the partys concerns still remain in other areas of the civil aviation sector."
Business,"Amgen Inc. (AMGN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest biotechnology company, on Wednesday said quarterly net profit fell on acquisition charges but adjusted earnings rose "
Business,"Late last night, THQ Inc. and Jakks Pacific, Inc. issued separate responses to the lawsuit filed in district court by World Wrestling Entertainment against the two companies, among others."
Sci/Tech,"In a sweeping report that analyzes worldwide robotics industry growth throughout 2003 and compares it with activity in the robotics marked tracked over nearly one-and-a-half decades, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) predicts a "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and watch maker Swatch say they are offering a new line of wireless data watches, bringing the era of Dick Tracy wristwatch radios one step closer."
Sci/Tech,The  quot;highly critical quot; vulnerabilities stem from a flaw in IE #39;s drag-and-drop feature and in the browser #39;s security zone.
Sports,Poland striker Emmanuel Olisadebe came off the bench to earn Panathinaikos a 2-2 draw with Arsenal with a late equaliser in their Champions League Group E match.
Sports,Striker Ivan Klasnic scored twice as Werder Bremen came from behind to beat Anderlecht 2-1 away in their Champions League Group G match on Wednesday.
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   A man's claims of constant taunting by a relentless loan shark chipping away at his family's savings set him on a fiery revenge path to tell police damning stories about Ripudaman Singh Malik, implicating Malik in the Air India bombing, a defence lawyer argued."
World, House and Senate negotiators refused to give ground Wednesday toward a compromise on putting in place the Sept. 11 commission's terror fighting recommendations. The White House and victims' families appealed for a deal.
World,The UN says Fiji has become the first nation to offer troops specifically to protect its staff in Iraq.
Business,"EBay, the world's largest online marketplace, today posted a quarterly profit that rose 77 percent from a year ago, fueled by growth in its international and PayPal businesses."
Sports,"Whether he's talking to family, friends or random people he meets out in public, Paul Hamm hears the same thing over and over: Are you going to be able to keep your Olympic gold medal?"
Sci/Tech," After loss last year, business software company Siebel Systems Inc. turned to a profit in its third quarter , helped by smaller restructuring expenses."
Business," EBay Inc., the world's largest  online marketplace, on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that  rose 77 percent from a year ago, fueled by strong  back to school shopping and growth in its international and  PayPal businesses."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is the latest company to join the Liberty Alliance, a global consortium led by Sun Microsystems that is working to develop standards for managing user identities."
Sci/Tech,"As part of the deal with German financial services provider WestLB AG, about 450 bank workers will move to HP."
Sci/Tech,"Cars had approximately 1 million lines of software code in 1990, but that number will jump to 100 million by 2010, according to Anthony Scott, CTO of  GM's Information Systems and Services organization."
Sci/Tech,Wavelink Managed Security allows a company to centrally deploy WPA client software and policies across multiple devices and supports a range of major authentication standards.
Sci/Tech,The decision follows other moves by the IT services and hardware vendor  to embrace LInux.
Sci/Tech,"If you use shared or public computers, you have a new privacy risk to consider: Google Desktop Search.\"
Sci/Tech,"The fastest Power Mac yet may still be hard to find in stores, but Online News Editor Ken Mingis finds that if you really need speed, you won't be disappointed."
Sci/Tech,"Company says Triad provides modules for behavior scoring, Champion-Challenger strategy testing, and authorizations, credit limit and delinquent collections management."
Sports,"Betsy McManus and Courtney Roantree each came off the bench to set career highs with 15 and 14 points, respectively, to lead No. 24 Villanova past Penn 69-44 Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"mail disaster recovery vendor MessageOne today said it is buying competitor Evergreen Assurance Inc., a deal that brings together two different approaches to restoring e mail service after a disaster."
Sci/Tech,"A computer hacker accessed names and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians after breaking into a computer system at the University of California, Berkeley in August."
Business,"The Congress-led UPA government decided on Wednesday to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in civil aviation from 40 per cent to 49 per cent on the automatic route, ie cutting through the red tape."
Business,"October 20, 2004 - Yesterday, World Wrestling Entertainment announced it has filed suit against a number of parties regarding alleged bribery in the attainment of WWE license rights."
Sci/Tech,A joint UN-industry study says investment in industrial robots has increased by double digits to the highest level ever recorded. The Geneva-based UN Economic Commission 
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK: Microsoft and watch maker Swatch are offering wireless data watches with faster information updates. And, all this at lower prices, the companies said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"On 19 October 2004, Microsoft announced that its software licensed on a per-processor basis will continue to be licensed on that basis when installed on hardware that contains dual-core and multicore processors."
Sci/Tech,"PARIS, October 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SBC Communications announced today that it has selected Alcatel (PARIS: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) as its primary network infrastructure and services supplier in a deal that is estimated to be worth USD 1.7 billion "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is putting off the shipping date for SQL Server 2005, also known as  quot;Yukon, quot; and instead will release an incremental beta app called  quot;Community Technical Preview."
Sports,"90 mins Arsenal #39;s woes on their travels in Europe continue as they fail to secure the win, settling for a draw against a well organised Panathinaikos."
Sports,It was another hard luck story for Martin ONeills demoralised Celtic in the Ukraine as an emphatic Francelino Matuzalem double and exquisite Brandao chip in the second half left their European dreams in tatters with Shakhtar Donetsk running out 3-0 
World," President Bush charged on Wednesday that Democrat John Kerry has a ""fundamental misunderstanding"" of the war on terrorism because a leader in the Iraqi insurgency, Abu Musab al Zarqawi, has sworn allegiance to al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden."
Sports, Buffalo Bills safety Lawyer Milloy is prepared to make his season debut at Baltimore this weekend after missing seven weeks with a broken right forearm.
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to keep more internet users in its branded universe, Microsoft has become the latest company to offer blogging to the masses."
Sports, Jets guard Pete Kendall has a unique appreciation for the record streak the New England Patriots are on.
Sci/Tech,"core processors to be considered single chip, company says."
World," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger campaigned on Wednesday against a ballot measure that would roll back the state's landmark ""Three Strikes"" sentencing law, embarking on what his aides concede could be one of his toughest election fights."
Sports," The U.S. Davis Cup team is gearing up  for a tough final against strong Spanish opponents on an  unfavorable surface but are optimistic about beating their  hosts, said their semi final team member Mardy Fish."
World,"She hugs strangers, has a ready smile and bubbles with optimism. Don't be fooled by that benign exterior, says the Venezuelan government, which describes Maria Corina Machado as a committed subversive intent on ousting leftist President Hugo Chavez."
World,Brazilian officials expressed optimism Wednesday that they would reach agreement with United Nations inspectors over the country's contested plans to enrich uranium.
World,"The first novel in a decade by Nobel Prize author Gabriel Garcia Marquez went on sale across the Spanish-speaking world Wednesday, a launch pushed forward because counterfeiters were already selling copies of ""Memories of My Melancholy Whores."""
Sci/Tech,The keyboard is mightier than the whiteboard at an emergency room in the Bronx where the use of computers is now a staple.
Sci/Tech,A surprising number of items on eBay are available for just one cent. So where is the profit? (Hint: Watch those shipping charges.)
Sci/Tech,A California software developer turns instant message windows into a platform for video games.
Sci/Tech,"Two friends created a constellation of 14 Web sites devoted to all fictional things squip: squip news, squip viruses, even squip detractors."
Business,CHARLES PRINCEs decision to oust three very senior executives demonstrated that the heir to Sandy Weills empire is finally running the show.
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
Sci/Tech," quot;If we don #39;t move forward on that pretty soon, we run the risk of have multiple state actions and court rulings to contend with, quot; said Jeffrey Carlisle, chief of the FCC #39;s wireline competition bureau."
Sci/Tech,"core microprocessors won #39;t mean doubled software license fees, according to an announcement by Microsoft and Advanced Micro Devices Inc."
Sci/Tech,Problems with ground equipment are expected to delay a test launch of a new Russian rocket designed to ferry cargo to the International Space Station.
Sci/Tech,"com October 20, 2004, 2:34 PM PT. According ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October, application development is the last priority, but nonetheless an important one."
Sci/Tech, Web sites for President Bush's campaign and the Republican National Committee suffered outages for several hours on Wednesday.
Sports,"Following the Contract Recognition Board #39;s finding in favour of BAR, it is only a matter of time before the various  #39;interested parties #39; begin legal action against those that they feel led them astray."
Sports,Roberto Mancinis side edged closer to the next stage of the Champions League after crashing Valencia to a humiliating 5-1 result in Spain.
World,"Senior officials from France, Britain and Germany will meet Iranian counterparts Thursday to issue Tehran with an incentive-backed last chance to end uranium enrichment plans or face possible UN sanctions."
World,French schools have expelled three more students for flouting the controversial ban on Islamic headscarves. The latest expulsions brought to five the total number of girls so far expelled under the new secularity 
World,"Cambodia #39;s new king arrived in the capital of his homeland today to be crowned after the shock abdication of his ageing father, King Norodom Sihanouk."
Sci/Tech,"Siebel Systems's software license revenue in its just-ended third quarter rose from the grim five-year low hit in Siebel's second quarter, but still fell short of revenue recorded during the same period last year, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International reported a six percent increase in revenue during its second fiscal quarter, but posted a \$94 million loss after paying to settle government investigations into the company, it said Wednesday."
Sports," Miami Dolphins receiver David Boston, who has missed the entire season with a knee injury, is appealing a four game suspension after testing positive for steroids, Fox Sports reported Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Comparing the state of security in 1994 versus 2004, has anything really changed over the course of ten years?"
Business,"The 0.2 percent increase in the September consumer price index compares with a 0.1 percent rise in August, according to the Labor Department."
Sports,"The Wallabies have gained a massive boost with skipper George Gregan making himself available for the coming European rugby tour. The halfback, however, has left the door open to quit the tour should his son #39;s "
Business," Business software maker Siebel  Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEBL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SEBL.O</A> on Wednesday reported a quarterly profit,  after a year earlier net loss, helped by sales of new software."
Sports, Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick wants the NFL to amend the rule that forbids running back Jamal Lewis from appearing at the team's training complex during his two week suspension.
World, Former U.S. prisoners of war who blamed their years of captivity in Vietnam on activists such as John Kerry are the only voices in a documentary that Sinclair Broadcasting has decided not to air in its entirety.
World,"<p></p><p> By Alistair Bell</p><p> MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Latin American literary giantGabriel Garcia Marquez has won the last laugh on copyrightpirates by changing the ending of his latest book, the Nobellaureate's first novel in 10 years.</p>"
Sports," Inter Milan, Chelsea and AC Milan stayed perfect on Wednesday as the Champions League group stage reached the halfway mark."
Sports," The former Baylor basketball player accused of gunning down a teammate will be sent to a state mental hospital for treatment before he can be tried for murder, a judge said Wednesday."
Sports," Inter Milan, AC Milan and Chelsea all  virtually sealed their places in the knockout phase of the  Champions League on Wednesday by maintaining 100 percent starts  with their third successive victories."
Sci/Tech,"Civil liberties and privacy advocacy groups often have the effect of stopping technological innovation when they protest the use of new technologies for domestic security, a technology expert at a Washington, D.C., think tank said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,A new and perhaps final report from the international consortium of laboratories that decoded the human genome has revised the number of expected human genes sharply downward.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (MSFT) and watch maker Swatch are offering a new line of wireless data watches, the companies said Wednesday, bringing the era of Dick Tracy wristwatch radios one step closer."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s big Windows patch gets snapped up by consumers, but many businesses are still testing it. By John Foley. Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Service Pack 2 is now in the hands of more than 100 million users, the company disclosed on Wednesday."
Sports,Valencia coach Claudio Ranieri said he could do little more than salute opponents Inter Milan after their crushing 5-1 victory over his side at the Mestalla on Wednesday.
Sports,Headed goals from skipper John Terry and striker Eidur Gudjohnsen gave Chelsea a 2-0 Champions League win over CSKA Moscow and virtually guaranteed their spot in the knockout round.
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova stretched her winning streak to 10 matches with a 6-4, 7-5, victory over Slovakia #39;s Daniela Hantuchova in the second round of the Zurich Challenge Wednesday."
World,"JAKARTA: Indonesia #39;s new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday unveiled his new cabinet, a broad selection of familiar faces and trusted professionals tasked with delivering his promises of tackling graft and reviving the economy."
World,"HAITI #39;S former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide lashed out today at his country #39;s interim prime minister, calling him  quot;a killer quot;."
Business," Computer Associates International Ltd. , the software maker under government watch after an accounting scandal, on Wednesday posted better than expected quarterly results and said full year earnings will exceed Wall Street estimates, helped by cost cutting."
World," Britain may send up to 1,300 extra troops to Iraq to help stabilize the country before scheduled elections there in January, The Times newspaper reported."
Sports, Peyton Manning tied an NFL record set by John Unitas in 1959 with his 12th straight game with at least two touchdowns to open a season.
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry, portrayed by Republicans as unfit to be commander in chief, scoffed at President Bush's own wartime leadership on Wednesday and urged his rival: ""Look behind you, there's hardly anyone there."""
Business," Amgen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMGN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMGN.O</A>, the world's  biggest biotechnology company, on Wednesday said quarterly net  profit fell on acquisition charges, but adjusted earnings rose  21 percent on strong sales of its drugs for anemia and  arthritis."
World," Excerpts of remarks Wednesday by President Bush in Mason City, Iowa, and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry in Waterloo, Iowa, as transcribed by e Media Millworks Inc."
Business,"Online auction king eBay (Quote, Chart) reported a better than 50 percent rise in quarterly revenue from last year and profits that jumped by about 77 percent compared to last year, thanks in part to its PayPal unit and growth overseas."
Business,"Software maker Siebel Systems Inc. on Wednesday said its third-quarter results swung to a profit on improved licensing revenue, but missed analyst expectations."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s called the book of life but mice, and perhaps humans, can still thrive even when chapters are missing, scientists said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year.
Sports,"Holder Juan Carlos Ferrero has suffered a 6-3, 6-1 setback against a Peruvian with a bad ankle, crashing out listlessly in his opening match at the Madrid Masters."
Sci/Tech,SBC Communications taps the French telecom equipment maker to upgrade its network with fiber-optic technology.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is recasting ambitions for its .Net Passport identification system, saying the service now will be limited to its own online offerings and those of close partners. Microsoft no longer sees Passport as a single sign-on system for the Web at large, a spokeswoman said."
Sci/Tech,"Thomas Erickson recently took over as president and CEO of Systinet, one of a growing number of companies focused on the Web services and SOA (service-oriented architecture) management spaces.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Crossroads Systems has announced it is collaborating with iVivity to develop new gateway and intelligent iSCSI storage systems. The new products will provide intelligent Crossroads storage routing software in a hardware platform based on iVivity's iDiSXsilicon technology.
Sci/Tech,"Optical links will be cheaper, quieter, and smaller than copper ribbons, company says."
Sci/Tech," The Pentagon will post on its Web site a federal write in ballot for civilian and military voters overseas who do not get their regular absentee ballot in time, a spokesman said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," HOLLYWOOD    The recorded music industry showed signs of a rebound in the first half of the year, with full length CD shipments to retail outlets increasing by 10.2 from 2003, according to the RIAA."
Sci/Tech, Crossroads Systems has announced it is collaborating with iVivity to develop new gateway and intelligent iSCSI storage systems. The new products will provide intelligent Crossroads storage routing software in a hardware platform based on iVivity's iDiSXsilicon technology.
World,Three more Muslim girls are expelled from school in France after defying the new law banning headscarves.
Business,"The BC government has decided to reduce the provincial sales tax by one-half of a percentage point. Starting Thursday, the provincial tax rate will fall to 7 per cent from 7.5 per cent."
Business,Accounting giant KMPG LLP will pay \$10 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges of improper conduct in the firm #39;s audit of the financial statements of Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.
Business,"ORLANDO, Fla.Windows users said actions speak louder than words when it comes to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer #39;s promise that Microsoft will fix the various security vulnerabilities in his company #39;s computing platform."
Business,VICTORIA - A stunning surprise for BC consumers: the provincial sales tax is going back to seven per cent from 7.5 per cent. Finance Minister Gary Collins made the announcement Wednesday in the legislature.
Business,"A law suit against the Walt Disney Co. over 140 million dollars paid to former president Michael Ovitz started, seven years after shareholders brought the action."
Sci/Tech,"SANTA CLARA, Calif.--The business of selling software is due for an extreme makeover, industry executives said at the SoftSummit conference ."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was disappointed by their failure to hold on to the lead in their 2-2 Champions League draw with Panathinaikos on Wednesday.
Sports,"A GREEK journalist, who has been giving evidence in the Konstantinos Kenteris Olympic doping scandal, was yesterday recovering in hospital in Athens after being stabbed and beaten up with iron bars."
Sports,"Gavin Reynolds (Rochester, NY) 10/20/04 - Satellite radio was launched just two years go and already 2.5 million people subscribe."
Sports,HEAVYWEIGHT contender Mark Latham lost the biggest fight of his life but his ladder of opportunity still lives in the career of Kostya Tszyu.
Sci/Tech, The U.S. Department of Justice is scheduled to respond this week to a lawsuit claiming restrictions on online gaming ads violate First Amendment protections of free speech.
World," As of Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at least 1,103 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 846 died as a result of hostile action, according to the Defense Department. The figures include three military civilians."
Sci/Tech," Optical links will be cheaper, quieter, and smaller than copper ribbons, company says."
World,NEW DELHI: More than a decade of reforms has not helped India shake off the perception that it #39;s amongst the most corrupt business environments.
World,"Indonesia #39;s newly elected President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced his Cabinet late Wednesday, installing professionals and several women in key posts but also appointing retired generals and holdovers from past governments "
World,"TEHRAN: Talks and negotiations are the only way to resolve Irans nuclear standoff with the West, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said on Wednesday."
World,JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was seeking to nail down support for his Gaza pullout plan on Wednesday ahead of a crunch vote in parliament as one of his top ministers held talks with the spiritual leader of the main ultra-Orthodox party.
World,Three more Muslim girls have been expelled from schools in France for defying the new ban on headscarves. They join two girls expelled on Tuesday - one of whom told a French newspaper it had destroyed her life.
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conveyed its calendar of meetings on Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to India as part of composite dialogue process that will begin from Nov 29 to December 16.
World,"Cambodia #39;s newly selected king returned from China on Wednesday to take up the throne after his father, outgoing monarch Norodom Sihanouk, abdicated earlier this month because of poor health."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: SmartDisk expands hard-drive line...Target to sell TiVo DVRs...Unisys signs up Linux allies...LookSmart names new CEO.
Business, Coles Myer Ltd. (CM) and Macquarie Bank Ltd. (MBL.AU) were Wednesday night close to finalizing a fresh bid for pubs and liquor group Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"Despite a growing software industry revolution in favor of subscription-style pricing arrangements, most enterprise software buyers prefer the traditional approach of buying a one-time license, a newly released report indicates."
Sports,"Mike Lamb had not started any of the Houston Astros #39; first 10 playoff games, so he was somewhat surprised when he saw his name on the lineup card prior to Game 6 of "
World,BERLIN: A global corruption index released by watchdog organisation Transparency International has ranked Pakistan along with Kenya and Iraq 129th in a perceived corruption index of 146 countries.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair has come under fire over the way his government is handling a US request to redeploy 650 British troops in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,Could this be an end to broken links? New software replaces and updates links on Web pages.
Sci/Tech,A New York City group creates a kit so that anyone with an old computer can create a wireless access point.
Business," Tokyo stocks will probably move little on  Thursday amid worries over higher oil prices and their possible  impact on global economies, but the market will be supported by  bargain hunting following recent sharp losses."
World," The deployment of about 130 Fijian troops to Iraq next month to protect U.N. staff and facilities could lead to an expanded U.N. operation ahead of elections in January, if security conditions permit, the United Nations said Wednesday."
World, The Sudanese government and the Darfur region's rebel groups are due to meet in the Nigerian capital Abuja as the African Union bids to restart its stalled peace process and prove that the troubled continent can handle its own crises.
Sci/Tech,SX-8 system estimated to be almost twice as fast as IBM titleholder.
Business,"BOCHUM, Germany The General Motors plant here resumed production on Wednesday after workers voted to end a six-day walkout sparked by the threat of thousands of job cuts."
Business,Three US airlines reported losses on Wednesday as higher jet-fuel prices and stiff competition from low-cost rivals compounded their many difficulties since the 2001 terror attacks.
Business,"A competitor to Huffy Corp., which filed Wednesday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, said it was interested in buying Huffy, which makes about a third of the bicycles sold in the United States."
Business,"PARIS Gucci Group, the Italian luxury goods company, said Wednesday that it had dismissed Giacomo Santucci as chief executive of its Gucci brand business."
Sci/Tech,"LBArrettAnderson writes  quot;Toshiba will release laptops with HD-DVD under its high-end Qosmio brand and plans to ship one million units in the first year to Europe, the US and China, as well as Japan."
Sci/Tech,"PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20 - As members of the United Nations General Assembly are soon to vote on the future of cloning research, possibly within days, leading scientists will be conducting a symposium discussion "
Sports,"JENSON BUTTON will drive for BAR Honda next year after lawyers last night stopped him from walking out on the team for their rivals, BMW-Williams."
Sports,"WHAT could prove to be one of the most notable weeks in the life of Arsne Wenger, the Arsenal manager, got off to a poor start here last night when his side twice relinquished the lead against Panathinaikos in a scrappy Champions League encounter."
Sports,"The US Olympic Committee is contesting an international ruling that could cost Michael Johnson and the rest of the US 1,600-meter relay team their gold medals from the Sydney Olympics."
Sports,"Injured Ohio State quarterback Justin Zwick threw on the side, but did not take any snaps during practice Wednesday. Coach Jim Tressel said Zwick is making progress but still had some pain from a shoulder "
World,The cabinet is expected to agree in principle today to a request from George Bush #39;s military commanders for British troops to be redeployed to the so-called  quot;triangle of death quot; near Baghdad.
World,PARIS A fragile truce between the government and Islamic organizations in France over the country #39;s ban of Muslim head scarves in public schools appeared to hold Wednesday even though five female students have been expelled from schools for refusing to 
World," Rescuers across Japan were searching Thursday for 40 people missing after a powerful typhoon raked the country with heavy rains and high winds, killing at least 30 in floods and landslides."
Sci/Tech, SX 8 system estimated to be almost twice as fast as IBM titleholder.
Business,"NEW YORK: New York Attorney-General Eliot Spitzer sued Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos, the world #39;s No 1 insurance broker, last Thursday, for steering unsuspecting clients to certain insurers in exchange for lucrative payoffs, wiping out nearly a quarter of Marsh #39;s "
Business,"EBay Inc., the world #39;s largest Internet auctioneer, said third-quarter earnings surged 77 percent as the number of listings rose and the company expanded its PayPal e-mail payment service in Europe."
Business,"Walt Disney #39;s board of directors did not even meet to discuss the hiring of Michael Ovitz, a leading Hollywood talent agent at the centre of a major trial, it was alleged yesterday."
Sci/Tech,AMERICA #39;s chief communications regulator will seek broad regulatory authority for the US federal government over internet-based telephone services to avoid stifling the emerging market.
Sci/Tech," NEC Corp. has begun marketing the SX 8, its latest entry in the supercomputer sweepstakes. The vector supercomputer features peak processing performance of 65 teraflops, which according to NEC tops rival IBM Corp."
Sports,"Lehmann, who was at fault in two matches in the tournament last season, was blundering again with the German set to take the rap for both Greek goals."
Sports,An informal hearing of the Football Association on the positive drug test of Adrian Mutu is likely to be held tomorrow and it will be attended by the player #39;s representative and the Professional Footballers Association.
Sports,"If Michael Owen had any regrets after scoring his first Real Madrid goal it was just that the timing might have been better. After all, he said,  quot;it could have come sooner quot;."
Sports,"The US Olympic Committee is contesting an international ruling which could cost Michael Johnson and the rest of the US 1,600-meter relay team their gold medals from the Sydney Olympics."
World,"Israel has mounted a political campaign based on lies against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), alleging that it has aided Palestinian terrorists."
Sci/Tech,Analysts #39; assessments came after Intel announced last week that it was scrapping plans to develop a 4-gigahertz version of its Pentium 4 chip.
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO NEC, Japan #39;s biggest seller of personal computers, said Wednesday that it had developed the world #39;s fastest supercomputer, with almost double the speed of International Business Machines #39; fastest machine."
Sports,Brazilian midfielder Francelino Matuzalem scored twice in a five-minute span as Shakhtar Donetsk beat Celtic Glasgow 3-0 to maintain its slim hopes of progressing from Champions League Group F.
Business,"The European Union and the four-nation South American Mercosur customs bloc failed to reach a deal to create the world #39;s biggest free-trade area, negotiators said late on Wednesday."
Business,"October 20, 2004 - A lawsuit by shareholders against the Walt Disney Company looks like it #39;ll have all the trappings of a high-profile Hollywood legal drama."
Business,"Australian financial software group Computershare Ltd. (CPU.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to buy US share registrar EquiServe for \$292 million from DST Systems Inc."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 20, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM has become the latest company to join the Liberty Alliance, a global consortium aimed at developing standards for managing user identities."
Sports,LONDON: British Grand Prix organisers will stage an emergency meeting today aimed at blocking Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone #39;s plans to scrap the race.
Sports,Two goals from Croatian striker Ivan Klasnic kept Werder Bremen #39;s Group G hopes very much alive. Anderlecht went ahead through Christian Wilhelmsson near the half-hour but Klasnic struck either side of the 
Sports,"FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Rod Coleman swerved to avoid a deer and flipped his luxury vehicle, authorities said Wednesday."
World,"BAHRAIN is one of the most corruption-free countries in the Arab world, according to an international report. It also ranks well globally, coming in at 34th out of 146 places listed in the Transparency International (TI) report."
World,"TEHRAN: Iran carried out a new test yesterday of its upgraded Shahab-3 ballistic missile, which it says has a range of at least 2,000 kilometres, Defence Minister Ali Shamkhani said."
Business," Software maker Computer  Associates  International Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A>, on Wednesday posted  better than expected quarterly results and said full year  earnings will exceed Wall Street estimates, aided by  cost cutting."
Sports," Southern California and Oklahoma ended the regular season the same way they began it in The Associated Press Top 25: The Trojans are No. 1, and the Sooners No. 2."
Business," Japan's Nikkei share average opened lower  on Thursday amid worries over higher oil prices and their  possible impact on global economies, but the downside was  supported by bargain hunting following recent sharp losses."
Sports,"Mike Hargrove, who has 13 seasons of managerial experience with the Orioles and Cleveland Indians, agreed to a three-year deal with Seattle."
Sci/Tech,"The state of California has warned residents that their personal data may have been stolen from computers at the University of California, Berkeley, after a database used by researchers there was compromised by hackers."
Sports," Jim Edmonds blasted a two run homer in the 12th inning and the rejuvenated St. Louis Cardinals forced the NL championship series to Game 7, beating the Houston Astros 6 4 Wednesday to even it at 3 all."
Business," J.P. Morgan Chase   Co.  posted lower third quarter earnings on Wednesday, missing analysts' forecasts, on costs from its  #36;58 billion purchase of Bank One Corp. and lower bond trading revenue."
Business," Software maker Computer  Associates International Ltd. , on Wednesday posted better than expected quarterly results and said full year earnings will exceed Wall Street estimates, aided by cost cutting."
Sports, The Pro Bowl will remain in Hawaii through 2009 after the state and the NFL reached agreement on a new contract Wednesday.
Business," Pfizer Inc.  on Wednesday said third quarter earnings rose on higher sales of cholesterol and arthritis drugs, but the company cautioned that 2005 results will likely be hurt by generic competition for four other popular medicines."
Sports," Embattled Minnesota Timberwolves player Eddie Griffin was suspended for the first three games of the 2004 05 season, the National Basketball Association announced."
Business,"Ann Heidig fulfilled a dream when she started her own winery in Central Virginia. She produces only 5,000 cases of wine a year -oo few to attract a wholesale "
Sports," Chuck Hiller, who hit the National League's first grand slam in the World Series, has died. He was 70."
World," The European Union and the four nation  South American Mercosur customs bloc failed to reach a deal to  create the world's biggest free trade area, negotiators said  late on Wednesday."
World,"ALCOHOL bans and curfews could be the answer to lagging living standards for Aborigines, Prime Minister John Howard said yesterday."
World,It was a week ago that it was first disclosed that soldiers from the Black Watch regiment had been told to prepare to deploy to an area south of Baghdad to help out the Americans planning a fresh assault on Falluja.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. , the No. 1 Web search company that recently went public and said it will not issue financial forecasts, expects to add 372,050 advertiser accounts by 2008, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Wednesday."
World,"Typhoon Tokage hit western Japan today, killing at least two people and snarling transport as it lashed the country with heavy rains that set off landslides and forced thousands to evacuate."
Sci/Tech, Major Japanese computer maker Toshiba Corp. said it is aiming to sell laptop computers loaded with its next generation DVD drive by next year.
World," Vice President Dick Cheney has received a flu shot, aides said on Wednesday, citing his history of heart disease as a reason to qualify for a shot during a national shortage."
Sports,"Jim Edmonds blasted a two-run homer in the 12th inning and the rejuvenated St. Louis Cardinals beat the Astros, 6-4, to force the N.L.C.S. to Game 7."
Sports,"In contrast to Jim Fassel's ambivalence to special teams, Tom Coughlin devotes considerable time and energy to them. And it is clear his interest is heartfelt."
Sports," Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Rod Coleman swerved to avoid a deer and flipped his luxury vehicle, authorities said Wednesday, finally revealing details of a mysterious wreck last weekend."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a dramatic entrance into Israel's parliament Wednesday surrounded by a large phalanx of bodyguards, as security officials voiced concern for his safety before a parliamentary vote on his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip."
Sci/Tech," Lucent Technologies Inc. , among the world's largest makers of telecommunications equipment, on Wednesday said its fourth quarter earnings more than tripled, helped by improving demand in products for wireless networks and a growing service business."
Sci/Tech,Time to call the credit bureaus? Almost 1.4 million records containing the personal information of Californians likely stolen.
Sports,"By jeff fisher. After its historic victory last night against Saint Joseph #39;s, the Penn women #39;s basketball team will face an even bigger challenge against another city rival."
Business,LONDON: Oil prices charged back up to \$55 a barrel yesterday as a fresh fall in US heating oil stocks stoked worries over winter supplies.
Business,The Common Market of the South (Mercosur) and the Andean Community (Ancom) signed a trade agreement here Monday to create the world #39;s fifth largest trade bloc.
Business,LONDON A judge rejected a claim Wednesday for a record 230.5 million in special damages in a libel case against the Financial Times newspaper that is being pursued by the London-based brokerage firm Collins Stewart Tullett.
Sci/Tech,"MAN may have as few as 20,000 genes, just a fraction of previous estimates, an international consortium of scientists say in a report to be released today."
Sci/Tech,"During a series of recent media briefings, Microsoft began to give out nitty gritty details about specific timetables for the betas, SDKs and release candidates that will lead to the next round of Windows server operating systems."
Sports, It took James Franklin less than 10 minutes to achieve what a New Zealand cricketer hasn #39;t been able to master in 28 years.
Sports,"Andre Agassi returned to action with a 7-6, 6-3, victory over Belarussian Max Mirnyi to reach the third round of the Madrid Masters on Tuesday."
Sports,  The NCAA has granted the waiver petition of Syracuse junior men #39;s basketball player Billy Edelin. He is immediately eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.
World,JAKARTA: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he has no idea if the detention of Myanmar Prime Minister Gen Khin Nyunt will affect the democratic process in the country.
Sports,WASHINGTON (Sports Network) - Maurice Ager scored 13 points to lead 11th-ranked Michigan State to a 66-60 win over George Mason in the consolation game of the BB amp;T Classic from the MCI Center.
Sports,"In many ways, in fact, this probably isn #39;t even as scandalous as the late, great Collusion Fiasco back in the 1980s. But now that we #39;ve got that out of the way, there #39;s still no denying that "
Sports, No. 84 was back at practice for the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," A 58 year old Colorado man received a new kidney on Wednesday in the first transplant operation in the United States using an organ found on a private Web site, hospital officials said."
Sci/Tech," In a blow to human vanity, researchers now say that people have about the same number of genes as a small flowering plant or a tiny worm. The new estimate is down sharply from just three years ago."
Sci/Tech, Scientists have completed another round of tests on a process that would turn nuclear waste stored in underground tanks at the Hanford nuclear site into glass for long term disposal.
Sports,"  Spain won the Davis Cup title Sunday, taking an insurmountable lead against the United States when Carlos Moya beat Andy Roddick 6 2, 7 6 (1), 7 6 (5) for the American star #39;s second loss in this final."
Sports,"The NCAA has granted the academic waiver petition of Syracuse junior guard Billy Edelin, making him immediately eligible to play for the Orange."
Sports,Retired Miami tailback Ricky Williams and his attorney have scheduled a meeting with the NFL to discuss the possibility of the former Heisman trophy winner's return.
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan, the US insurance broker accused of rigging the market to win bogus fees from customers, yesterday warned lines of credit from lenders "
Business,"ATA Airlines Inc. #39;s cash crunch has worsened since August, the Indianapolis carrier #39;s owner warned investors today, raising concerns among analysts that a bankruptcy protection filing may be near."
Business,European Union finance ministers failed early Thursday to agree on tax breaks to ease the impact of high oil prices despite sharp prodding from France and dire warnings that they are threatening economic growth.
Sports, Dan Miceli hardly had to turn around to watch the flight of the ball. The sound coming off Jim Edmonds' bat was all too familiar.
Sci/Tech,It appears software vendors and their customers are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to newfangled licensing techniques.
Sports,"Syracuse, NY (Sports Network) - Syracuse junior point guard Billy Edelin has been granted the academic waiver petition by the NCAA, making him eligible to play immediately for the Orange."
World,At least 21 people were dead Wednesday as massive Typhoon Tokage churned north across the Japanese archipelago after hitting Kochi Prefecture.
World," The United States said it would be  quot;concerned quot; by Iran's acquisition of any new nuclear technology, signaling opposition to a reported European offer to give Tehran a light water reactor it proves it is not secretly developing atomic weapons."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: RealNetworks loss widens on litigation...SmartDisk expands hard-drive line...Target to sell TiVo DVRs.
World,"In promoting the disengagement plan, that confrontational man, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, has already caused great suffering, anger and destruction - just look at the tremendous commotion already happening."
Sci/Tech,Google has just introduced its latest invention: software that applies its search technology to what is on your own hard drive.
Business," Countrywide Financial Corp. on  Wednesday posted a 47 percent drop in quarterly earnings and  cut its outlook as mortgage refinancings fell and interest  rates climbed, sparking a broad sell off in mortgage company  stocks."
Business,"Six months after the European Union admitted 10 new members, capping their journey from Communism to the free market, they got a blunt reminder that the club #39;s inner sanctum "
Sci/Tech,"com October 20, 2004, 5:36 PM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sci/Tech,"Less than a week before its release, the wildly anticipated crime game has itself been stolen and republished on the internet. Less than a week after a pirated version of Halo 2 began appearing on the Web, another "
Sci/Tech," If you want to find a needle of information in the seemingly endless haystack that is the Web, just punch a few words into your favorite Internet search engine. But if you want to pull up a file from your PC's hard drive, good luck."
World," A gas explosion in a crowded coal mine in central China has killed 56 people and left 100 missing, the Xinhua news agency said Thursday."
World,"CARE Australia vowed yesterday to take every possible step to secure the release of an aid worker kidnapped in Baghdad. Margaret Hassan, the head of the charity #39;s operations in Iraq, who is employed by CARE "
Business,"Citigroup, the global banking company, yesterday ousted three of its most senior executives in an attempt to restore its battered reputation in Japan."
Business,LONDON : The pound was higher against the dollar after the minutes of the Bank of England #39;s (BoE) last rate setting deliberations revealed a dovish stance.
Business,The boss of the Gucci fashion label was fired abruptly yesterday - just one day after a US fashion magazine claimed he was preparing to resign.
Business,"Slow-moving talks between the European Union and the four-nation South American Mercosur trade bloc, aimed at building the world #39;s largest free-trade area, will be extended beyond the October 31 deadline into next year, negotiators at talks here announced "
Business,"The pound tumbled to a nine-month low against the euro yesterday after the publication of October #39;s minutes of the monetary policy committee showed there had been no discussion of a possible rate increase, fuelling speculation that interest rates have "
Business,"HIT Entertainment, the company behind children #39;s television character Bob the Builder, fired its chief executive yesterday and warned of a difficult trading environment next year."
Sci/Tech," Kazaa's long standing position as the most popular online file sharing software appears to be over. Last month, the daily average of file swappers on the FastTrack peer to peer network, which includes Kazaa and related programs, was surpassed for the first time by users on the eDonkey/Overnet network, according to online tracking firm BayTSP Inc."
World," Tokyo's benchmark stock index was higher Thursday morning as investors bought stock futures in a technical bounce, but trade was largely directionless after Wall Street's mixed performance. The dollar was slightly higher against the Japanese yen."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. says it has distributed about 106 million copies of its major security update for the Windows XP operating system.
Business, The dollar dangled near multi month lows  on Thursday as a rebound in oil prices aggravated worries about  the outlook for the U.S. economy and its yawning current  account deficit.
Sports,JOSE MOURINHO today hailed John Terry as a lynchpin of of Chelsea #39;s drive for Champions League glory. The England defender #39;s third goal of the tournament helped the Londoners make light of their striker crisis with this Satmford Bridge win.
Sports,The most significant comment on yesterday #39;s decision by the formula one contracts recognition board about Jenson Button came in the Williams team #39;s official press release.
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia stretched her winning streak to 10 matches with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia in the second round of the Zurich Challenge on Wednesday."
Sports,"Thirteen horses were pre-entered yesterday in the Oct. 30 Breeders #39; Cup Classic, topped by the defending champion, Pleasantly Perfect; Birdstone, the Belmont and Travers winner; Ghostzapper "
Sports,"Sam Adams #39; concerns about his role in the Buffalo Bills defensive scheme are suddenly secondary. Whatever frustrations the defensive tackle has can be taken out against Baltimore, his former team, this weekend."
World,"  Indonesia #39;s new president has named a cabinet line up that includes several surprise choices, appointing professionals and several women to key posts."
World,"Myanmar #39;s new prime minister was involved in a decision to attack an opposition rally last May led by Aung San Suu Kyi, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said, citing reports received by the US at the time."
Business, Japanese stocks edged lower by  mid morning on Thursday as concerns over domestic earnings and  the impact on global economies of higher oil prices  overshadowed bargain hunting following the market's recent  sharp losses.
World,A report on the US request to send British troops to an area near Baghdad is set to come before Cabinet.
World," President Bush and John Kerry began October neck and neck in campaign cash, each with just under half of the  #36;75 million in government money they received to cover campaign costs."
World," A desire for revenge motivated a prosecution witness to tell the Air India bombing trial he had been asked to carry an mysterious suitcase on to an airliner, defense lawyers charged on Wednesday."
Business,"Qwest Communications has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle a wide-ranging fraud investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, The Associated Press has learned."
Sci/Tech,"SEOUL, Oct 19, 2004 (AFX-Asia via COMTEX) -- SEOUL (AFX) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it has developed what it claims to be the world #39;s first mobile phone equipped with a 5-megapixel camera."
World,"Eight suspected terrorists arrested in Spain this week were planning to bomb the national court in Madrid, police said yesterday. The suicide attack on the building, a nerve "
Sports,"Jim Edmonds attacked an 0-1 pitch in the bottom of the 12th inning and sent a majestic drive to right field that beat the Houston Astros, 6-4."
Business,"FORT WORTH, Texas _ Wednesday was a tough day for nearly everyone connected with American Airlines. Employees learned more layoffs are in store as the struggling airline cuts back."
Business,"EBay Inc., the world #39;s largest online marketplace, on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that rose 77 percent from a year ago, fueled by strong back-to-school shopping "
Sci/Tech, quot;The only possible source for adequate support of our medical schools and medical research is the taxing power of the Federal Government.
Sports,JENS LEHMANN was for the high jump last night after his double cock-up in the Olympic city. One howler might have been excused - but two was simply unforgivable.
Sports,"But, no, it was no hallucination. The Icelander really had tucked away a 45th-minute header for his first goal since the opening day of the season against Manchester United."
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone says the British Grand Prix is dead - but we will have to wait and see if that is actually a reality. Cancelling the British Grand Prix would be a major step for Ecclestone as he is sure 
Sports,The Black Caps are looking to consolidate their advantage on day three of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. New Zealand resumes on Thursday afternoon on 207 for five in reply to the home side #39;s first innings of 177.
Sports, Chris Bosh scored 23 points and hauled down nine rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to an 86 83 NBA pre season victory over Italian powerhouse Benetton Treviso on Wednesday.
World,TOKYO: Typhoon Tokage has killed at least 15 people and snarled transport as it lashed Japan with heavy rains that set off landslides and forced thousands to flee their homes.
World,"  More than half the votes have been counted in Afghanistan #39;s landmark election, and President Hamid Karzai is said to be running well ahead of his rivals."
World," A new round of peace talks for Sudan's troubled Darfur region will be delayed by two days because top rebel delegates have been unable to get to Nigeria for the negotiations, a rebel leader said."
World," A new round of peace talks for Sudan's  troubled Darfur region will be delayed by two days because top  rebel delegates have been unable to get to Nigeria for the  negotiations, a rebel leader said."
World," Paul Nitze, one of the last leading  U.S. statesmen of the Cold War period and architect of nuclear  deterrence, has died at the age of 97."
World,The U.S.-led occupation authority's disbanding of the Iraqi Army over a year ago casts a shadow over the occupation.
Business,"NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 20: Clearing a slew of measures, the Cabinet today sent out a strong signal that it was all for opening up different sectors."
Sci/Tech,U2 is hoping consumers will find what they are looking for this fall--in the form of a special-edition Apple iPod loaded with the band #39;s new album.
Sports,"If Chelsea owner and CSKA Moscow sponsor Roman Abramovich was in two minds where his loyalties lay at Stamford Bridge last night, Jos Mourinho, with aspirations of winning a second successive European Cup, soon put him straight."
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone has called a meeting of formula one team principals for 9am tomorrow in the paddock at Sao Paolo #39;s Interlagos circuit to hear what they say about the prospect of the British grand prix being struck from the 2005 world championship 
Sports,It was another hard luck story for Martin ONeills demoralised Scottish champions in the Ukraine tonight as an emphatic Francelino Matuzalem double and exquisite Brandao chip in the second half left their European dreams in tatters.
Sports,"The body of work is not substantial enough to consider Chad Pennington a victim of the Belichick factor. Fair or not, Pennington #39;s five-interception game against the ."
Sports,Chris Bosh had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to an 86-83 preseason win over Benetton Treviso on Wednesday night.
Sports,"com. Nearly 10 years after managing a Cleveland Indians team that knocked Seattle out of its first American League Championship Series, Mike Hargrove has accepted the challenge of getting the Mariners back into the playoffs."
World,"Thousands of people in the south Indian city of Chennai have turned out for the funeral of the country #39;s most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan."
Business, Japanese stocks fell by midday on  Thursday as concerns over domestic company earnings and the  impact on global economies of higher oil prices overshadowed  bargain hunting following the market's recent sharp losses.
Business,"The Left #39;s displeasure notwithstanding, the Centre plans to go ahead with its plans of allowing more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in key sectors, including aviation."
Sci/Tech,"TAILORED therapies to target a range of diseases, such as diabetes and breast cancer, may be a step closer after the final draft of the gene-rich part of the  quot;human book of life quot; was published yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"FOR decades, science fiction has promised a future in which lifes most mundane chores are carried out by robots. Sadly, the clunky, wobbling automatons that have been wheeled out as examples of this brave "
Sports,"CHELSEA moved five points clear at the top of Group H last night, continuing their 100 per cent record in the Champions League group stage with a 2-0 win over CSKA Moscow."
Sports,"THE Milanese giants flexed their considerable muscles last night, both gaining impressive victories in the Champions League. AC Milan won the glamour clash with Barcelona thanks to Andrei Shevchenkos 31st "
Sports,MADCAP Shakhtar Donetsk boss Mircea Lucescu has offered to sign shamed Chelsea star Adrian Mutu. The Romanian international striker is facing a possible two-year ban from football after 
Sports,"DISASTER in Donetsk would be a catchy title, but it is unlikely that Celtic will be releasing a video of a Champions League match in which some initial bad luck was compounded by subsequent incompetence and disintegration, bringing the Parkhead side their "
Sports,"Those were a handful of observations made Wednesday by New England Coach Bill Belichick, not about his Patriots, winners of 20 straight games, but about the Jets, the surprising owners "
World,"AT LEAST 18 people were killed and 13 others missing yesterday as a powerful storm lashed Japan causing deadly mudslides, flash floods and prompting thousands to flee their homes."
World,Iran has offered Europe a compromise plan to resolve a stand-off over its nuclear programme as its president vowed to continue developing Iranian nuclear technology.
World,"A gas explosion in a crowded coal mine in central China has killed at least 56 people and left scores missing, the Xinhua news agency said Thursday."
World,"Home Office figures are expected to show a rise in firearms offences, but a fall in the number of deaths."
Sports,"The Bison have won four consecutive games, their longest winning streak since 1998, and are anxious to take on defending MEAC champion North Carolina A T on Saturday night."
Sports,"ESPN's ""College GameDay"" crew will set up camp in Raleigh, N.C., for the first time Saturday as a backdrop to the North Carolina State-Miami game."
World,"The U.N. has not sent enough election workers to help monitor elections scheduled for January, Iraq's foreign minister charged."
World,"U.S. soldiers in Iraq are largely supportive of President Bush, but they also expressed widespread pessimism about the war."
Sci/Tech,"Miniature mobile phones, which already double as cameras, Internet devices and music players, are poised to merge with the largest of home appliances, the television."
Sci/Tech,"A mutant form of political animation born of the marriage of video games and Dada photomontage has been gaining ground on the Internet since Sept. 11, 2001."
World, The chances of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp relocating from Australia to the United States have increased after one of its biggest institutional investors has chosen to abstain from a vote next week on the move.
Business,"Cola will open its fridges to its rivals after it reached a landmark antitrust settlement on Tuesday with the European Union, China Radio International reported on Thursday."
Business,"NEW DELHI: The UPA government on Wednesday hiked the foreign equity limit in domestic airlines from 40 per cent to 49 per cent, but maintained the ban on international airlines from buying equity in the Indian carriers, even indirectly."
Sports,"Major League Baseball announced yesterday that it would receive up to \$650 million over the next 11 years from XM Satellite Radio to beam locally produced games, like the Mets #39; WFAN broadcasts, to a national audience."
World,The highest-ranking Army reservist charged in the Abu Ghraib scandal pleaded guilty on Wednesday to eight counts of abusing prisoners and described in graphic 
World,"Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says the Government will provide any help it can to secure the release of CARE International #39;s director in Iraq, Margaret Hassan, who was taken hostage in Baghdad this week."
World," Australia will appeal directly to Singapore's president to spare the life of a Vietnamese Australian facing execution for smuggling heroin into the city state, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
World, Rescuers were searching through rubble  for survivors on Thursday after Japan's deadliest typhoon in a  decade triggered floods and landslides that killed at least 44  people and left 36 missing.
World,"<p></p><p> By Alistair Bell</p><p> MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Latin American literary giantGabriel Garcia Marquez has unintentionally won the last laughon copyright pirates by changing the ending of his latest book,the Nobel laureate's first novel in 10 years.</p>"
Sci/Tech, The European Commission moved forward with a landmark emissions trading system on Wednesday by approving eight national plans that allocate how much carbon dioxide (CO2) industrial plants are allowed to emit.
Business,"The S.E.C. is examining whether corporations alter projections for health care costs, pension plan returns and other factors as a way of manipulating earnings."
Business,"Auditors must pay attention to what Wall Street thinks is important about a company's performance and consider those figures no matter how small they are, the S.E.C. said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Learn how to use Comments to help you keep track of your files in Finder windows by checking out the latest Mac OS X killer tip at the Apple Pro/ site. Oct 20
Business,"Auditors must pay attention to what Wall Street thinks is important about a company #39;s performance and consider those figures no matter how small they are, the Securities and Exchange Commission "
Sci/Tech,"Take-Two means serious business regarding the recent string of illegal content sharing on the net. October 20, 2004 - As several of our readers are no doubt aware by now, an illegal version of Grand Theft "
Sports,"This may be Lone Star Park, but more than a few stars big and bright will be deep in the heart of Texas on Oct. 30 for the 21st Breeders #39; Cup World Thoroughbred Championships."
Business,"MORTGAGE lending fell again last month, a further sign that the housing bubble has burst. About 25.4bn was lent by banks and building societies last month, down 4 on August and the second monthly fall in "
Business,"The European Union (EU) and the South American Mercosur trade bloc failed to reach an agreement aimed at creating the world #39;s largest free trade area, negotiatorssaid late on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics Co. yesterday unveiled the industry #39;s first 5-megapixel camera phone, which the company claims has similar picture quality as a high-end digital camera."
Sports,"BAR-Honda won a contract dispute Wednesday to keep Jenson Button as its driver for next season. Button drove for BAR-Honda this season, but said several months ago he had signed a contract to join Williams-BMW for 2005."
Sports,"MADRID: Defending champion Juan Carlos Ferrero was eliminated by Luis Horna of Peru 6-3, 6-1 in the second round of the Madrid Masters last night."
World,"Bangalore, Oct. 20: Veerappans booty, amassed over 30 years and tucked away in 6,000 sq km of dense forest along the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border, could be up for grabs."
Sports, Two University of Illinois football players will serve eight day jail sentences when the season ends after pleading guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor battery charges stemming from a barroom brawl.
Business,"Malaysia Airports Holding Ltd. and an Indian partner will jointly bid to redevelop and operate New Delhi #39;s Indira Gandhi International Airport, a newspaper reported Thursday."
Sports,John Terry made up for Chelsea #39;s attacking deficiencies by scoring in a third straight Champions League match and helping shut out CSKA Moscow in a 2-0 win.
Sports," He's been called the smartest man in baseball. Yet Tony La Russa was feeling anything but that as he stood on the top step of the St. Louis dugout in the 12th inning Wednesday night, craning his neck to watch Jim Edmonds' game winning home run disappear over the Cards' bullpen in right center field."
Sports,"Val Ackerman, the president of the Women's National Basketball Association since its inception, has decided to step down beginning next year."
World," A gas explosion in a crowded coal mine  in central China has killed at least 56 people and left scores  missing, the Xinhua news agency said on Thursday."
Sports," LeBron James, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Anderson Varejao had 16 points apiece, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 103 77 NBA exhibition victory Wednesday night over the expansion Charlotte Bobcats."
World," In his most public support of militant Islamists, the leader of Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday called on Iraqis and Palestinians to step up their resistance against the United States and Israel."
Sci/Tech,Samsung is turning up the heat in the mobile camera phone market with the introduction of the world #39;s first mobile phone with a 5-megapixel camera onboard.
World," Iraqi colleagues of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan say they are deeply worried that Tony Blair #39;s repeated pledge to  #39;save #39; her is, in fact, putting her life in increased danger."
Business,PREDICTIONS that the housing bubble has finally burst were confirmed yesterday by figures revealing the first year-on-year drop in mortgage lending for four years.
Business,"Lucent Technologies Inc, the nation #39;s leading telecommunications-equipment maker, recorded its first annual profit since 2000, fueled by rapid growth in its wireless telephone division, the company announced yesterday."
Business,"To get an idea of how hot Web search is, go talk to Raul Valdes-Perez, a Carnegie Mellon University professor who is leading a search technology start-up called Vivisimo Inc."
Sports,"NEW YORK After being stymied by Boston starter Derek Lowe for six innings, the New York Yankees struck for two runs against Pedro Martinez in a rare relief appearance."
Sports,Jenson Button has lost out in his bid to switch from BAR to Williams after the Formula One Contract Recognition Board decided he had to stay at his current team.
World,"Iran again vowed to continue enriching uranium, in a potential setback to a European plan to ease the nuclear standoff with Tehran by offering sales of nuclear fuel and a trade deal as incentives."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox crushed the New  York Yankees 10 3 Wednesday to complete an historic comeback  victory over their arch rivals by four games to three in the  American League Championship Series.
Business,"Lucent Technologies Inc. (LU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , among the world #39;s largest makers of telecommunications equipment, on Wednesday said its fourth-quarter earnings "
Sports, The Boston Red Sox crushed the New York Yankees 10 3 Wednesday to complete an historic comeback victory over their arch rivals by four games to three in the American League Championship Series.
Sci/Tech,"Hand-held entertainment gizmos don #39;t just play music anymore. They have morphed into general-purpose devices that display photos on full-color screens and, in some cases, even play video."
Sports,"The Red Sox will either complete an amazing comeback tonight as the first team to rebound from a 3-0 deficit in postseason history, or the Yankees will stop them."
Sports,"In just a week, fans in Boston have experienced emotions ranging from despair to elation as the Red Sox come back to win four straight games and advance to the World Series."
World," The final death toll from a coal mine explosion in central China is likely to rise from 56 to 148, as those still trapped have little chance of survival, an official in charge of work safety says."
Sci/Tech,"Your site gets great traffic from search engines, and yet it needs a new design.  How can you freshen up a site without risking a decline in rankings and a loss of traffic from search engines? "
Sports," Johnny Damon stayed positive throughout the AL championship series, confident he would break out of his terrible slump."
Sci/Tech,"LA JOLLA, Calif. -- Western governors convening a two-day summit on the federal Endangered Species Act heard a list of complaints: Too few plants and animals saved."
Business,"Insurance commissioners nationwide, including those from Virginia, Maryland and the District, waded into the growing industry scandal yesterday, holding a teleconference to coordinate "
Business,"With eBay #39;s stock lingering near an all-time high of \$96.60, investors have been holding their collective breath since the third quarter closed Sept."
Business,"KPMG LLP yesterday agreed to pay \$10 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the firm and four accountants engaged in improper professional conduct, leading to repeated "
Business,"H. Wayne Huizenga sold Boca Resorts Inc., whose properties include Boca Raton Hotel  amp; Club, Hyatt Pier 66 and the Radisson Bahia Mar, to a New York-based private investment group Wednesday for \$1."
Business, The dollar fell to a fresh three month low against the yen on Thursday as traders worried about the U.S. economic outlook and the yawning trade deficit.
Sci/Tech,"Rockstar has released a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas just before its release next week. The trailer shows more of the same drive-by shootings, but one tid-bit of information we didn #39;t know "
Sci/Tech,"The full archive of completed, final boxes for Nintendo #39;s launch line-up. All in glorious high resolution. October 20, 2004 - Every day brings us one day closer to the launch of the Nintendo DS system."
Sci/Tech,"Earth #39;s spin warps space around the planet, according to a new study that confirms a key prediction of Einstein #39;s general theory of relativity."
Sports,"Just weeks ago, British driver Jenson Button announced that he would leave BAR.Honda team in 2005 for BMW Williams. Both teams went to court, but Button did not get his way."
Sports,Tim Henman is well aware of the potential damage which his next opponent Ivan Ljubicic could cause in the third round of the Madrid Masters Series.
Business," The general election in Kosovo this weekend will mark another step on the path of democratic reform, but five years after NATO and the UN took control of the province, the ramshackle economy remains a major threat to stability, analysts say."
World," Europes three main states were Thursday to give Iran a last chance to reassure the world it is not secretly developing atomic weapons, offering valuable nuclear technology as a carrot and possible UN sanctions as the stick."
World," At least 56 workers were killed and nearly 100 were missing feared dead after one of the worst coal mine disasters in Chinas recent history, officials said Thursday."
Sports,With a barrage of four home runs the Boston Red Sox eliminated the Yankees with a 10-3 victory in Game 7 of the A.L.C.S. at Yankee Stadium.
Sports,The Slap. That is what most of New England will gleefully remember about Alex Rodriguez now that the Boston Red Sox have shocked the Yankees.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo and iQue to release Game Boy Advance SP later this month in 21 different cities in China. TOKYO--Nintendo has announced that it will launch the Game Boy Advance SP in China on October 27, Bloomberg Japan reports today."
Sports,"Williams are likely to call on Jenson Button in 2006 despite losing their battle to sign the Englishman for next season. Button had signed a contract with Williams, claiming his previously-agreed deal with BAR was no longer valid due to a loophole."
Sports,"seeded Andre Agassi, looking for his 18th masters title, edged Max Mirnyi of Belarus 7 6 (5), 6 3 Tuesday in the second round of the US $3 million Madrid Masters."
Sports,"com. Major League Baseball has expanded its availability to fans everywhere in yet another important way, announcing on Wednesday an 11-year, \$650 million agreement with XM Satellite Radio "
World,"THE Australian Government might help plead for the release of kidnapped CARE Australia worker Margaret Hassan, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today."
World,"BEIJING: At least 56 workers were killed and a further 100 were trapped after one of the worst coalmine disasters in China #39;s recent history, an official said Thursday."
World,"JERUSALEM, 20 October 2004 - Palestinian Authority officials remain doubtful that the Israeli prime ministers plan to withdraw from Gaza will go ahead given the fierce opposition the project has stirred among extreme right-wingers and Jewish illegal "
Sports," Japan's deadliest storm in more than a decade unleashed flash floods that washed away hillsides, killing up to 51 people before it veered east into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday. At least 30 people were missing."
Sports," Quentin Richardson scored 16 points and Joe Johnson had 14, leading the undefeated Phoenix Suns to their fourth exhibition victory, 108 67 Wednesday night over the undermanned Utah Jazz."
Sci/Tech,Travelers on the road from proprietary to open source software won #39;t be driving on an Interstate. Enterprise open source deployments are still uncommon enough that companies 
Sports,The US Olympic Committee has filed an appeal with the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to block a decision that would strip Michael Johnson and the rest of the US men #39;s 4x400 relay team members of their 2000 Olympic gold medals because of 
Sports,"Val Ackerman, the president of the Women #39;s National Basketball Association since its inception in 1996, has decided to step down beginning next year to spend more time with her family, several "
World,PARIS Two Muslim girls who refuse to remove their head scarves in school are being expelled for violating a law banning religious symbols from schools.
Business," The bulk of a brokerage firm #39;s 240 million (R2.7 billion) damages claim against the Financial Times (FT) could not proceed, a judge ruled yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is likely to increase sevenfold by 2007, says a new UN survey, which credits dropping prices for the robot boom."
Sports,"ESPN #39;s  quot;College GameDay quot; crew will set up camp in Raleigh, NC, for the first time Saturday as a backdrop to the North Carolina State-Miami game."
Sci/Tech,"Telecommunications-equipment maker recorded its first annual profit fueled by rapid growth in its wireless telephone division. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Several firms have released new services in the past year. Each offers its own innovative wrinkle with features that the search king, Google, lacks. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"When Paul Brewer, co-founder of high-tech security company ObjectVideo, gave speeches to business school students about how to find funding, he used to focus about 80 percent of his talk on the art of landing venture capital. Now he spends most of his time on how to attract federal government funding, especially through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The managers of the program are more daring than venture capitalists, said Brewer, because they are more likely to fund an idea at its inception, before it has proved anything."
Sci/Tech," Lucrative Defense Department contracts, gained partly through acquisitions, helped boost CACI International Inc.'s first-quarter revenue and profit."
Sci/Tech,Federal officials say they rescinded support for the directive because the document was flawed in addressing the contentious question of when and how doctors can prescribe painkillers without risking prosecution.
Sci/Tech," Many of them had heard the lectures from authority figures before: Don't illegally download songs and games from the Internet because people make their livings selling those products, stealing is a crime, every crime has unseen consequences, and so on."
World," Sen. John Kerry, bracing for a potential fight over election results, will not hesitate to declare victory Nov. 2 and defend it, advisers say. He also will be prepared to name a national security team before knowing whether he's secured the presidency."
Business," KPMG LLP yesterday agreed to pay \$10 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the firm and four accountants engaged in improper professional conduct, leading to repeated audit failures at client Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc."
Business, Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. reported a 23 percent jump in profit in its third quarter yesterday despite escalating costs on a contract to build commercial oil tankers.
Business,Computershare Ltd shares have soared after its acquisition of leading American registry group EquiServe which pushed the Melbourne-based company onto the world stage.
Sci/Tech,"distribute 100 million copies of Windows XP Service Pack 2 within two months of the critical security update #39;s release. On Wednesday, Microsoft declared success."
Sports,"My father-in-law, Irving  quot;Sheik quot; Karelis, was born in 1920 in New England, the very year the Red Sox sent Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees."
Sports,"His bullpen had already squeezed out 8 2/3 shutout innings and Dan Miceli was still available, making it logical for Houston Astros manager Phil Garner to take a chance "
Sports,SAO PAULO - Briton Jenson Button will drive for BAR next year but is likely to join Williams in 2006 after Formula One #39;s Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ended a tug-of-war between the teams today.
Sci/Tech,SGI begins work on an open-source version of a development tool for high-performance computing programmers.
World,It may take 146 years for Nigeria to wipe out corruption from its system going by the latest report by Transparency International (TI) which gave the country the third position among the most corrupt countries of the world.
Sci/Tech," The stationary life of acclaimed British sitcom ""The Office"" is taking flight in a DVD promotional campaign with United Airlines beginning next month."
Sci/Tech,Sun adds several business partners to a plan to offer supercomputing centers that customers can pay to use according power consumed.
Business,WASHINGTON : The US Securities and Exchange Commission said that accounting firm KPMG had agreed to pay a record 10 million dollar sum to settle its  quot;improper quot; audits of Gemstar-TV Guide International.
Business,"Disney reached a deal on Wednesday to sell its struggling nationwide chain of retail stores to the Children #39;s Place, the children #39;s clothing merchant."
Sci/Tech,"Today, the official website for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was updated. Included in the update is a new official trailer. The easily offended (and those underage) should be warned: it #39;s set to 2Pac #39;s I Don #39;t Give aF***, uncensored."
Sci/Tech,"Open Source Risk Management (OSRM), the only vendor-neutral provider of Open Source risk mitigation and warranty solutions, today announced that OSRM founder and chairman Daniel Egger was designated  quot;one of the 50 most influential individuals in tech "
Sci/Tech,"Earth #39;s spin warps space around the planet, according to a new study that confirms a key prediction of Einstein #39;s general theory of relativity."
Sports,"com. On a chilly, gray afternoon in St. Louis, Busch Stadium erupted on the sweet Jim Edmonds home run swing the Cardinals #39; faithful have come to know so well."
Sports,"With yesterday #39;s report on its athletic department violations completed, the University of Washington says it is pleased to be able to move forward."
Sports,Terrapin quarterbacks Joel Statham and Jordan Steffy will compete the remainder of the week to start Saturday at Clemson. Coach Ralph Friedgen said yesterday his choice will be a  quot;game-time quot; decision.
World," Australian customs officers will launch a 24 hour strike from midnight Thursday, disrupting traffic into the nation's major air and sea ports, union leaders said."
World,A senior work safety official saidhere Thursday morning that there is slim hope for the 148 trapped coal miners in central China #39;s coal mine blast to be rescued alive.
World,JERUSALEM: Israeli military authorities have launched a fierce counter-attack to calls by right-wing rabbis who have urged soldiers to disobey any orders to uproot settlers from the Gaza Strip.
Business,"Trump Hotels has reached a preliminary agreement with its investors to restructure \$1.8 billion in debt, fending off a possible bankruptcy filing."
Business,The nation's second-largest bank attributing the weaker performance to poor results in fixed-income trading.
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: SGI works on Linux performance software...Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung...RealNetworks loss widens on litigation."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average fell 0.69 percent  by mid afternoon on Thursday as a fall in the dollar further  weakened investor confidence over company earnings, prompting  selling on exporters such as Canon Inc."
World," In the teeming markets and cafes of Little Saigon, generational changes and misgivings over his policies have weakened President Bush's support among Vietnamese Americans. Still, few are embracing his Democratic challenger, Sen. John Kerry."
World,"Holders Porto face an uphill struggle to qualify, plus a round-up of Wednesday's Champions League action."
Business,"Cola Co. raised the average price of soft drinks last quarter, prompting consumers to switch to less costly PepsiCo Inc. drinks and store brands like Wal Mart Stores Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Swatch has joined with MSN Direct, a division of Microsoft Corp. to launch a new watch known as Paparazzi. With four new multicolored styles, Paparazzi offers wearers some exclusive entertainment information and the opportunity to meet celebrities."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s right. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has become the latest victim of piracy, with illegal copies of the game, its manual, and its cover appearing on various Web sites."
Sports,"From Horse of the Year in 2003, to her owner Michael Paulson being scrutinized for not retiring her. Paulson had also taken some heat for transferring training duties from Laura DeSeroux to D. Wayne Lukas last winter."
Sports,"When the US women #39;s national team won the gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games, it was the swan song for legends Mia Hamm, Joy Fawcett, and Julie Foudy."
Sports,The Aeros got a painful reminder of the prowess of a pair of their former teammates Wednesday night. They saw two of their former players combine for a goal and two assists 
World,"Typhoon No. 23 has killed at least 48 people and left 33 missing as of Thursday noon, the NHK TV station of Japan reported Thursday."
World,"The Rev. Pat Robertson said President Bush dismissed his warning that the United States would suffer heavy casualties in Iraq and told the television evangelist just before the beginning of the war that ""we're not going to have any casualties."""
World," Japan's deadliest typhoon in more than a  decade killed at least 55 people, officials said on Thursday as  rescuers searched frantically for 33 still missing in floods  and landslides."
Business, Oil prices charged back up to  #36;55 a barrel on Wednesday as a fresh fall in U.S. heating oil stocks stoked worries over winter supplies.
Business,"SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - California #39;s top insurance regulator said Wednesday that he will be filing a civil suit shortly in the widening scandal over insurance industry sales practices."
Business,Software maker Siebel Systems Inc. on Wednesday said its third-quarter results swung to a profit on improved licensing revenue. The company reported earnings of \$19.
Sports,The grade on the report card was  quot;F. quot; The University of Nevada was one of four colleges that failed to meet the standards for a football coaching search as outlined by the Black Coaches Association.
Sports,Vijay Singh #39;s next milestone on his record rise atop the PGA Tour #39;s money list should be as easy to reach as loose change under the sofa cushions.
World," Fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar has fallen out with some of his lieutenants, who blame him for the rebels' failure to disrupt the landmark Afghan presidential election, the U.S. military said Wednesday."
Business,"Board members and senior executives of Marsh  amp; McLennan, the giant insurance broker that has been accused of cheating customers, put millions of dollars into a partnership that profited by "
World," Iran vowed anew to continue enriching uranium, dealing a potential setback to a European plan to ease the nuclear standoff with Tehran by offering sales of nuclear fuel and a trade deal as incentives."
Sports,"Believe it, New England -- the Boston Red Sox are in the World Series. And they got there with the most unbelievable comeback of all, with four sweet swings after decades of defeat, shaming the dreaded New York Yankees."
Sports,"Bernie Ecclestone, the 73-year-old former used-car dealer who became a billionaire by managing Formula One motor racing, faces a revolt by business partners and team owners that may end his grip on the sport after 23 years."
Sports,"Herman Edwards certainly wasn #39;t yesterday, when he stood before his 5-0 team and - in his own motivational style -tressed that Sunday #39;s smackdown against the 5-0 Patriots in Foxboro is not Armageddon."
Sports,"boxing game. ESPN is teaming up with Main Events to hold two PPV events, seven Friday Night Fight cards and three  quot;special quot; cards that would be exclusive of Friday Night Fights."
World," The prospects for more six party talks on  North Korea's nuclear programs are gloomy because the United  States has pushed the negotiations to a stalemate, the North's  official KCNA news agency said on Thursday."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox are going to the World Series, and the Yankees aren't, because Joe Torre selected the wrong pitchers and Terry Francona chose the right pitcher."
Sports, Kevin Brown had a chance to claim a place in Yankees postseason history with his start in Game 7 of the AL championship series.
Business,"Directors of the Walt Disney Company went on trial Wednesday on shareholder accusations that they rubber-stamped a decision by the chief executive, Michael D. Eisner "
Business,AT amp;T Corp. Chief Executive Officer David Dorman is accelerating his plan to shed 20 percent of the telephone company #39;s work force in an effort to reduce costs and stem a slide in profit.
Business,"European Union finance ministers failed early today to agree on tax breaks to ease the impact of high oil prices, despite sharp prodding from France and dire warnings that they were threatening economic growth."
Sci/Tech,"In a potentially huge computer security breach, a hacker broke into a computer at UC Berkeley containing Social Security numbers and other personal data for about 600,000 Californians, the university said Wednesday."
World,"The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has gone out of its way to protect Burma in regional and international arenas, believing - wrongly, of course - that peer pressure might in some way help transform this dictatorial pariah-state into an "
World," Australian Prime Minister John Howard has vowed to use his government's expanded control over parliament to push through industrial relations, laws which unions said would be the most restrictive in the western world."
World,The incoming European Commission president is to meet parliament heads to defuse the crisis over his proposed justice commissioner.
Business,"Exports from Japan hit their highest level for more than 50 years in September, but rising oil prices and imports could spell trouble ahead."
Sci/Tech,Surgeons completed a kidney transplant Wednesday in what is believed to be the first operation where the donor and recipient met through a commercial Web site.
Business,"Business News, TOKYO - Japan #39;s Nikkei average fell 0.69 percent by mid-afternoon on Thursday as a fall in the dollar further weakened investor confidence over company earnings, prompting selling on exporters such as Canon Inc."
World,"Facing a major parliamentary vote next week on a plan for Israelis to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, Israeli opposition leader Shimon Peres "
World," Gunmen attacked a bus carrying Baghdad airport employees to work on Thursday, killing at least four people and wounding several others, including the driver, an airport employee said."
World," Japan teams are searching for survivors after the country's deadliest typhoon in more than a decade killed at least 54 people as it crushed houses, overturned trains and left passengers stranded on flooded highways."
World,"Corruption is rampant in sixty countries of the world and the public sector continues to be plagued by bribery, says a report by a respected global corruption watchdog."
Sci/Tech," The highly contentious issue of cloning is back on the U.N. agenda, with support among member states for a treaty banning human cloning but divisions over the use of human embryos for medical research."
World," Gunmen attacked a bus carrying Baghdad  airport employees to work on Thursday, killing at least four  people and wounding several others, including the driver, an  airport employee said."
Business,California #39;s insurance regulator has unveiled new rules to prevent brokers from taking secret commissions to steer customers to certain policies.
Business,"Major US airlines yesterday reported heavy third quarter losses, under pressure from record fuel prices and fierce competition with budget carriers."
Business,"Mortgage lending has declined for the second consecutive month as a result of the slowing housing market, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders."
Business,"Kid #39;s clothing retailer Children #39;s Place agreed to buy Disney #39;s 313 North American retail stores, the companies said yesterday."
Business,"William Morrison Supermarkets says sales have continued to decline at its newly-acquired Safeway stores which have not yet been converted to the Morrisons brand, but sales at converted stores are up."
Business,"Household spending in France, Europe #39;s third-largest economy, unexpectedly fell in September, hurt by unemployment and rising oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"Thomas M. Donahue, one of the country #39;s leading space and planetary scientists and a pioneer of space exploration, died Saturday of complications following heart surgery."
Sports,"The lure of this moment is what made his retirement so short. A pennant on the line, an adopted city #39;s heart in his hands, a hostile stadium and swarming opponent."
Sports,"BEREA, Ohio  Someday, Jeff Garcia and Terrell Owens may connect again. But not this week. Sunday, when the Cleveland Browns host the Philadelphia Eagles, Garcia and Owens will be in as close proximity as "
Sports,Brett Wetterich is perched on a precarious ledge on the Nationwide Tour money list in his bid to win a PGA Tour card with the Miccosukee Championship beginning today in Miami.
World,"\Terror suspects held at the US military base at Guantanamo Bay must be allowed to meet privately with their lawyers, a federal judge has ruled."
Sci/Tech," The Defense Ministry of Singapore, the latest government agency to spurn Microsoft for open source, said this week that it's turning to the OpenOffice application suite rather than updating Microsoft Office."
Business,"They clean hotel rooms, tend bars, cook meals, and wait tables at many of Boston's prestigious hotels and universities, an army of mostly immigrant and low-wage workers that labors behind the scenes."
Business,You're probably a stock market investor if you feel sure the past five years have been dragging on for at least a decade.
Business,"The executive director of the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission, which buys health, life, and disability coverage for more than a quarter-million state employees and retirees and their families, said yesterday she demanded that one of the commission's insurance consultants return a six-figure payment it received from UnumProvident Corp. in connection with \$26 million in life-insurance business UnumProvident has with the ..."
Business,"Blue Cross  amp; Blue Shield of Massachusetts plans to spend about \$50 million to electronically link doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers in three Massachusetts communities, allowing them to share and access patients' medical records."
Business,Curt Schilling's masterful performance in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series isn't just the stuff that makes baseball legend. It's also the stuff that sells shoes.
Business,"The use of robots to mow lawns, vacuum floors, and perform other household chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a United Nations survey, which credits dropping prices for the robot boom."
Business,"Citigroup Inc. , the financial services giant, said yesterday that it was removing three senior executives in the wake of a banking scandal in Japan."
Business,California's top insurance regulator said yesterday that he will file a civil suit shortly in the widening scandal over insurance industry sales practices.
Business,"KPMG will pay \$10 million -- the largest payment ever by an accounting firm in a Securities and Exchange Commission action -- to settle charges of improper conduct while auditing Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. , the SEC said yesterday."
Sports,"It came to this: A tumultuous 243 days after they began to gather for spring training, the Red Sox last night had a chance to change history."
Sports," Forevermore, the date goes into the New England calendar as an official no school/no work/no mail delivery holiday in Red Sox Nation."
Sports,"Every once in a while an Oscar winner gets up there and wings an acceptance speech because  quot;I never thought I'd win, so I didn't prepare anything. quot;"
Sports,Mike Hargrove knows just what he's getting into as the new manager of the last-place Seattle Mariners.
Sports,"  Don't look now, but there's a bit of drama building in the  quot;other quot; League Championship Series."
Sports,"Pucker up, New Englanders. Soaked in champagne and grateful for one player as much as any other, Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino said of David Ortiz after the club clinched its 11th American League pennant,  quot;He has such big shoulders and he carries this team on the field and off the field. We're extraordinarily fortunate, ..."
Sports,"It may go down as one of the most innovative, quick-fix medical procedures in the history of postseason baseball, and it may have been possible only because the doctor who brainstormed the breakthrough first tested his technique on human cadaver legs."
Sports,"They had just been on the bottom side of the greatest el foldo in major league baseball playoff history. Maybe at some point down the road, that will irk the Yankees."
Sports,"It wasn't the eighth inning of a Game 7 in Yankee Stadium with the Sox clinging to a lead, but it was close."
Sports,"Even as local TV people marveled yesterday at Boston's 49.8 rating (70 audience share) for Tuesday night's Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, speculation had begun about what kind of number last night's Game 7 would earn."
Sports,"For all the polls that show how football is now America's most popular game, the Yankees-Red Sox showdown for the American League pennant is this year's sweet reminder that October baseball is the best game, the best theater in sports for moments to remember."
Sports,"Sixteen hours later, it seemed even more remarkable than when it was actually unfolding. Curt Schilling's gritty performance in Tuesday's 4-2 win in Game 6 over the Yankees, pitching with a dislocated tendon that was sutured to his skin, is already being spoken in the same breath as some of the historic postseason feats involving injured stars. ..."
Sports,"When general manager Theo Epstein was putting the pieces of this Red Sox team together last winter, he asked then-managerial candidate Terry Francona about Keith Foulke, one of the prized relievers on the free agent market."
Sports,"  What manner of mettle separates these 2004 Red Sox from the 25 teams that preceded them in spotting adversaries a 3 0 series lead in the postseason, in refusing to go quietly into that good night?"
Sports,"Ty Law tied the Patriots' all-time record for interceptions last Sunday when he made a diving catch for the 36th pick of his career, but there are other things he wants. Like Michael Haynes's arms and legs."
Sports,"Rookie cornerback Randall Gay has had increased playing time the last two weeks in sub packages against the pass, and Ty Law has taken notice."
Sports,"Following the Celtics' 95-92 loss to the Bulls Tuesday night, Ricky Davis scanned the box score and shook his head."
Sports,There was a time when beating Holy Cross made the season for Boston College. Those who remember that era never dreamed there would be a BC senior class with a chance to sweep four games from national power Notre Dame.
Sports,"For 34 years, Foster Cass patrolled the sidelines for the Duxbury boys' soccer team. After a brief retirement last year, Cass returned to Duxbury yesterday, this time as coach of Pembroke (5-10), in its first year as a high school."
World,"  Fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar has fallen out with some of his lieutenants, who blame him for the rebels' failure to disrupt the landmark Afghan presidential election, the US military said yesterday."
World,"AMMAN, Jordan -- Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri of Lebanon resigned yesterday in a sign of deepening divisions within Lebanon's fragile government over the decisive role that Syria, its larger and more powerful neighbor, plays in its political life."
World,"ARGUN, Russia -- Just before sunrise one morning this month, a dozen armed men in camouflage uniforms and black masks burst into the house of Zalpa Mintayeva, shouting, ''Do you have a man at home? quot;"
World,"  No war or other national emergency would overwhelm the military's medical care system and require a draft of civilian health care workers, a senior Pentagon official said yesterday."
Business,"Already reeling from Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s no-holds-barred probe, insurers can now look forward to dozens of additional investigators from their state regulator giving their books a once over."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the financial services giant, said yesterday that it was removing three senior executives in the wake of a banking scandal in Japan."
Business,Delta Air Lines will virtually eliminate its hub in Dallas that once was key to its long-term strategy. American Airlines will shutter its operations at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Bohemia.
Business,"Atlanta-based Cingular Wireless, on the cusp of closing its acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless, reported third-quarter results yesterday that showed higher sales and a slight decrease in operating income."
Business,THE clan Macdonald are in line for a 150m windfall following the sale of the world-renowned Scotch whisky maker to Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy.
Business," Yahoo Japan said Wednesday its second quarter net profit rose 46.2 percent from a year earlier, helped by advertising sales and growth of its online auction services."
Sci/Tech,"Authorities are trying to determine how a hacker gained access to a University of California computer that contained personal information for up to 600,000 state residents."
Sci/Tech,JAPANESE GIANT Sharp has pulled the plug on its Linux-based PDAs in the United States as no-one seems to want them. The company said that it will continue to sell them in Japan where they sell like hot cakes 
Sci/Tech,A new and perhaps final report from the international consortium of laboratories that decoded the human genome has revised the estimated number of human genes sharply downward.
Sci/Tech,"He was the 19th-century version of a performance artist, a buckskin-clad faux-frontiersman whose lean and hungry look set drawing-room society all atwitter."
Sci/Tech,"Japan-based tire manufacturer Bridgestone plans to release a monochrome paper-thin display for use as tags, according to the Chinese-language Economic Daily News."
Sports,"This time it was Jim Edmonds #39; turn to get the hero #39;s welcome, his joyous St. Louis Cardinals teammates surrounding him as he tried to touch home plate."
Sports,"Tim Henman, in common with Michael Owen, has found the target here at last. The British No 1, beaten in his opening matches on two previous visits to the Madrid Masters, defeated Albert Costa, of Spain, yesterday, 6-4, 6-2."
Sports,Adrian Mutu has been accused of getting carried away with his fame and fortune by the president of the Romanian Football Association.
Sports,"People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google #39;s free tool that indexes a PC #39;s contents for quickly locating data."
World,"THE OFFER: Britain, France and Germany are offering Iran a trade agreement and the chance to buy nuclear fuel in exchange for a promise to suspend enrichment of uranium."
World,"Officials in China are holding few hopes for the survival of 148 miners trapped after a coal mine explosion. So far, 56 people are confirmed to have died in the blast in Henan province and rescue work is continuing."
Business,"Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Inc. (DJTC.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , struggling to stave off a bankruptcy filing, has reached a preliminary agreement with investors to restructure "
Business,reserved. US digital wireless communications products developer Qualcomm has announced that German handset maker Siemens is to build wireless multimedia handsets based on chipsets from Qualcomm #39;s WCDMA (UMTS) Mobile Station Modem (MSM) portfolio.
Business,"TOKYO Yahoo Japan, which operates Japan #39;s most visited Web portal, said Wednesday that profit rose 46 percent during its fiscal second quarter as it sold more advertising."
Sci/Tech,"The founders of Google Inc., Sergey Brin and Larry Page, flew to Tokyo this week to set up a research and development center and other projects in Japan."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly a third of North America #39;s birds are in significant decline, signaling degrading environmental conditions and leaving some Florida species hard-hit, according to a report released this week."
Sci/Tech,The computer maker and a nonprofit organization have launched a project to teach people about spyware and how to avoid it. By Thomas Claburn.
Sports,Wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum scored his maiden test century on Thursday to put New Zealand in control of the first test against Bangladesh.
World,"Cuban President Fidel Castro speaks to Elian Gonzales Wednesday Oct. 20, 2004, in Santa Clara, 300 kms (about 186 miles) east of Havana before a speech to celebrate Cuban Culture Day."
World,"  A powerful typhoon blasted across Japan yesterday, killing at least 31 people, causing deadly mudslides and flash floods and prompting thousands to flee their homes, officials said."
World,France has quietly begun expelling Muslim girls who wear head scarves to public schools in defiance of a new law banning conspicuous religious symbols.
Business,The Children #39;s Place Retail Stores Inc. announced Wednesday it will buy The Walt Disney Co. #39;s flagging retail chain in an effort to become a bigger player in the infant to preteen market.
Business,"As the big carriers sink into the ooze, their smaller cousins are poised to benefit greatly -- if the big guys #39; trouble doesn #39;t pull them under, too."
Business,"Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average slipped 0.85 percent to finish at a three-week closing low on Thursday as a fall in the dollar further weakened investors #39; confidence in company earnings, prompting selling of exporters such as Honda Motor."
Sci/Tech,US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Michael Powell is calling for a hands-off regulatory approach to Voice over IP (VoIP) and has vowed to try to take regulatory control 
Sci/Tech,Svetlozar Nestorov #39;s Mobissimo aims to make the Web #39;s massive travel deals and info much more accessible. He #39;s off to a good start.
Sci/Tech,"If it seems quiet in your back yard these days, it #39;s probably because so many species of birds have flown the coop, bound south on their migratory journeys."
Sports,Tim Henman faces a tough task when he meets big-serving Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the third round of the Madrid Masters on Thursday morning.
Sports,F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly lost patience with Silverstone #39;s owners and has moved to have the 2005 British GP scrapped from the calendar.
Sports,"Inter Milan, AC Milan and Chelsea all virtually sealed their places in the knockout phase of the Champions League on Wednesday by maintaining 100 percent starts with their third successive victories."
World,"The Cabinet is to discuss plans to send soldiers from the Black Watch to support American forces around Baghdad, amid reports that more British troops could soon be on their way to Iraq."
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair has reacted to a barrage of criticism from politicians, analysts and national newspapers for considering a US request to deploy troops in Baghdad."
World," Tokyo's Nikkei average lost 0.85 percent to a three week closing low on Thursday as a fall in the dollar further weakened investor confidence in company earnings, driving exporters such as Honda Motor Co. down."
World," Staff Sgt. Darren J. Cunningham, a 22-year Army veteran who was described by friends and family as gregarious and fun-loving, was buried yesterday under gray skies at Arlington National Cemetery."
Business,"San Francisco (dpa) - Microsoft is working toward a bare-bones personal computer that would cost less than 100 dollars and could help stem rampant software piracy in emerging countries, CEO Steve Ballmer said Wednesday, according to tech news service ZDNet "
Sports,"Jenson Button is still planning a return to Williams despite being told yesterday he cannot drive for them in 2005. Button had wanted to return to Williams, where he started his Formula One "
Sports,"Inter Milan, Chelsea and AC Milan maintained their perfect records on Wednesday in the European Champions League group stage on Wednesday."
Sports,SVEN GORAN ERIKSSON has hailed Michael Owen #39;s return to form after the England striker shook off his early season struggles to net his first goal for Real Madrid.
World, A small group of pro Palestinian supporters were escorted out of the Sandton Convention Centre here during a protest against a visit by Israeli Vice Prime Minister Ehud Olmert yesterday.
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai is on course for a clear victory in the country's historic election, with more than half the votes counted."
World," If Israeli settler Rachel Saperstein  could decide the outcome of the U.S. election, President Bush  would beat Democratic challenger John Kerry by a landslide."
Business,"The FTSE 100 index has reclaimed some of its recent losses, led higher by BHP Billiton and Allied Domecq after upbeat news from both."
Sports,"When Smarty Jones was retired following the Triple Crown, it took some sizzle out of the racing scene. But one doesn #39;t have to be an insider to appreciate the "
Sports,Former Washington football coach Rick Neuheisel looked forward to a return to coaching Wednesday after being cleared by the NCAA of wrongdoing related to his gambling on basketball games.
World,"  Giving Iran one last chance to avoid the threat of UN sanctions, Britain, France and Germany will offer undisclosed incentives at a meeting today in return for assurances that the Tehran regime will suspend uranium enrichment, diplomats "
World,The death toll in one of China #39;s major coal mine disaster is set to rise to 204 with officials nearly giving up hope of finding the missing 148 miners alive in central China #39;s Henan province.
World,"Britain could send more troops to Iraq before next January #39;s elections, a senior military commander said today. Military chiefs are reported to have "
World,"Incoming EU Commissioner Rocco Buttiglione should resign or be stripped of some of his powers, Neil Kinnock said today. Mr Buttiglione has thrown the new Commission "
Sci/Tech,Auction site eBay is enjoying continued growth thanks to increased global sales and the success of PayPal.
Sci/Tech,Brazilian police say they have arrested more than 50 hackers who stole \$30m through internet fraud.
Business,"Pledging to crack down on  quot;back-room deals quot; in the insurance industry, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi yesterday moved to block agents and brokers from steering clients to "
Business,"The supermarket group Morrisons today revealed that Safeway #39;s performance had continued to decline, with like-for-like sales 7.9 per cent lower in the first half."
Sports,"At 12:01 am ET, the Boston (Bleepin #39;) Red Sox erupted in celebration in full view of Yankee Stadium #39;s stone-cold and stone-silent grandstands."
Sports,Roger Clemens and Brad Lidge give the Houston Astros two reasons to think they will finally punch their ticket to a World Series. Clemens has gone 3-0 against the Cardinals this 
Sports,"Pleasantly Perfect, defending champion in the \$4 million Classic, was among 101 horses listed in pre-entries announced yesterday for the 21st edition of the Breeders #39; Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on Oct."
World,Witnesses in the trial of a US soldier charged with abusing prisoners at Abu Ghraib have told the court that the CIA sometimes directed abuse and orders were received from military command to toughen interrogations.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, right, surrounded by an unprecedented number of bodyguards walks inside the Knesset, Israel #39;s parliament, in Jerusalem Wednesday Oct. 20, 2004."
World,The Constitutional Court of South Korea delivered a major blow to President Roh Moo-hyun today by virtually scuttling his high-profile plan to relocate the national capital away from Seoul.
Sports,"College field hockey: Tufts at Wheaton, 3:30 p.m.; Smith at Elms, 4 p.m. College soccer: Men -- St. Michael's at Middlebury, 2:30 p.m.; Southern Maine at UNew England, 3 p.m.; UMass-Boston at Emerson, 3:30 p.m.; Husson at Maine Maritime, 7 p.m."
Sports,"When Smarty Jones was retired following the Triple Crown, it took some sizzle out of the racing scene. But one doesn't have to be an insider to appreciate the field for the \$4 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Lone Star Park Oct. 30. It may not be the Kentucky Derby, but a field doesn't get any better than this."
Sports,"On a cold, raw, drizzly afternoon this week, Sherry Proctor put large containers with about 300 orange and green fluorescent buoys into his Volvo station wagon and took them to the Cambridge Boat House. He and a few others will start dropping them into the water tomorrow, marking the course for the rowers in the Head of the Charles Regatta ..."
Sports,BASEBALL Seattle (AL): Named Mike Hargrove manager and agreed to terms on a three-year contract.
Sports,"At the time, the decision to start Kevin Brown seemed to make the most sense. It turned out to be an unmitigated disaster."
World," A roadside bomb exploded in southern Afghanistan, wounding three U.S. soldiers and an Afghan interpreter, the U.S. military said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"HUMANS may have as few as 20,000 genes, just a fraction of previous estimates, an international consortium of scientists say in a report to be released on Thursday."
Sports,"Derek Jeter said Game 7 would test the Yankees #39; mettle, and the heat of survival would reveal what they are made of. What they #39;re not made of is championship stuff."
World, Australia's most populous state has announced it will give counter terrorism police increased powers to carry out covert surveillance to help them break up extremist cells.
Sports," After their epic comeback against the  New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox can now lift a curse  hanging over them for more than 80 years."
Sci/Tech,"InformationWeek: A Desktop Pipeline reviewer invites readers to step into the SP2 waters, and offers some suggestions on how to do it as safely as possible."
Sports,"Williams have refused to give up on signing Jenson Button to drive for them, but admitted that they will have to wait until 2006 before he joins the team."
Sports,"The body of work is not substantial enough to consider Chad Pennington a victim of the Belichick factor. Fair or not, Pennington #39;s five-interception game against the Patriots last December at least makes him a candidate."
Business,Insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. said yesterday it is renegotiating terms of \$2.8 billion of backup bank financing after New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued the company last week.
Business,"Apartment rents through most of the Western US are rising, a sign that landlords are regaining some of the leverage lost in a sluggish economy and a hot home-buying market "
Business,French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday called for a European energy policy and said France #39;s eurozone partners should join it in a plan to pass on surplus tax receipts to consumers.
Sports,"INTER MILAN continued their stunning start to the season and top Champions League Group G with a perfect record. A scintilating second-half, with goals from Dejan Stankovic, Christian Vieri Andy Van der Meyde "
Sports,"Former Tour de France green jersey Baden Cooke pulled out of the Herald-Sun Tour of Victoria on Tuesday, citing problems with his back."
World,At least 56 people were killed in a major coal mine disaster in China today and the toll may rise to 204 with officials nearly giving up hope of finding the missing 148 miners alive in central Henan province.
World,British police have confirmed a scuffle involving British royal Prince Harry was reported to them early this morning. The third-in-line for the UK throne was involved in a scuffle outside a London nightclub today which left a photographer with a cut lip.
World,"The incoming president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, is to meet party leaders in the European Parliament. This morning #39;s meeting is a bid to avert a crisis over the nomination of Italian Rocco Buttiglione as Justice Commissioner."
World,South Korea #39;s Constitutional Court blocked President Roh Moo Hyun #39;s \$40 billion plan to relocate the capital about 140 kilometers (87 miles) south of Seoul.
World,"Appeals court judges hear from Slobodan Milosevic's lawyers, who want  the ex-Yugoslav president to defend himself."
World,"Fatal Attraction star Glenn Close is to join US police drama The Shield, according to reports in Hollywood."
Sci/Tech,"The makers of the best-selling Grand Theft Auto games are ""aggressively pursuing"" the pirates who leaked the latest version of the series."
Business,"French Economy Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said late Wednesday that there was no need to lower the 2005 economic growth forecast for France because of surging oil prices, saying such a move would dent confidence."
Sports,"The Romanian international, who failed a random drug test and has admitted taking cocaine, flies back into England from Rome today for more talks with his employers."
Sports,Claudio Ranieri #39;s honeymoon at Valencia is over after they were thrashed 5-1 at home by Inter Milan in the Champions League last night.
Sports,"and exciting - days on this year #39;s Malaysia Airlines Herald Sun Tour of Provincial Victoria, the lead has swapped hands again, with Bicycle Superstore teammates "
Sports,"Southern Utah University received an  quot;F quot; grade Wednesday from the Black Coaches Association for the way it hired its most recent head football coach, Wes Meier."
World,"Typhoon Tokage, the biggest tropical storm to hit Japan in more than a decade, killed as many as 57 people as it destroyed homes and caused mudslides."
World,  Prince Harry was hit in the face by a camera during an overnight scuffle outside a nightclub that left a photographer with a cut lip.
World," Kosovo's general election on Saturday will be the first step in a tricky endgame to settle the fate of the Serbian province, now a U.N. protectorate in the heart of the Balkans."
World," British drinks giant Allied Domecq, maker of Beefeater gin, Courvoiser cognac and Malibu rum, posted a six percent rise in annual pretax profits as sales of spirits and wines stagnated."
World,"  Iraq's interim government complained yesterday that the United Nations isn't doing enough to help prepare for January elections, saying the organization has sent fewer electoral workers than it did when tiny East Timor voted to secede from Indonesia."
Sci/Tech,"Scams using premium phone rate lines are getting out of control, the Trading Standards Institute says."
Business,Rising sales of core spirit brands have helped drinks giant Allied Domecq report a rise in annual profits. The owner of Courvoisier cognac and Beefeater gin said full-year pre-tax profits before exceptional items rose 6 to 521m (\$942.
Business,"  European drugmakers Novartis, Schering and Sanofi Aventis on Thursday all posted rising third quarter sales, helped by sales lifts in the companies #39; key products."
Business,The DHL parcel delivery service said Thursday it was pulling its intercontinental hub - and thousands of jobs - out of Belgium because authorities refused to accept an increase in noisy night flights.
Sci/Tech,"Male scientist are good at research because they have the hormone levels of women and long index fingers, a new study says. A survey of academics at the University of Bath has found that male scientists typically "
Sci/Tech,"NEC plans to start selling desktop PCs equipped with HD-DVD drives at the end of 2005, the company announced. Slimmed-down versions of the drives will be added to laptops in 2006."
Sports," With last night #39;s 10 3 victory, the Red Sox made history. They became the first team ever to get down 0 3 in a playoff series to come back and win."
Sports,MANCHESTER United fans will be hoping for a repeat performance from Arsenal  #39;keeper Jens Lehmann on Sunday after the German blundered twice against Panithinaikos last night.
Sci/Tech," Lucent Technologies Inc, the nation's leading telecommunications equipment maker, recorded its first annual profit since 2000, fueled by rapid growth in its wireless telephone division, the company announced yesterday."
World," The commander of a U.S. army company  that refused orders to deliver fuel along a dangerous route in  Iraq was relieved of her duties at her own request on Thursday,  the U.S. military said."
World,"The oral contraceptive pill may protect women from heart disease and some cancers, scientists suggest."
World,Burma's military has cancelled talks with the Karen rebel group just days after dismissing the prime minister.
Business,Grocer William Morrison has reported strong sales at the Safeway stores it has converted to the Morrison brand and says it will speed up the rebranding of the chain it bought in March.
Business,"SAP AG, the German business management software maker, reported a 15-percent jump in third-quarter net profit Thursday to euro291 million (US\$366 million), citing increased sales across the globe."
Business,"As predicted by Luchtzak Latest News one week ago, DHL will not expand its Brussels base. The refusal by the Belgian government to accept an increase in the number of night flights operated by MD-11 for intercontinental "
Business,Shares in Hong Kong were mostly higher Thursday as gains by mainland stocks outweighed losses in property issues. The Hang Seng Index added 16.
Sci/Tech,The makers of the best-selling Grand Theft Auto games are  quot;aggressively pursuing quot; the pirates who leaked a copy of the latest version of the game.
Sci/Tech,"com October 20, 2004, 12:39 PM PT. Sharp Electronics is ceasing development of its Linux-based handheld devices for US consumers--the latest maker to wash its hands of the once-popular retail market."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec Corp, the global leader in info security, today announced record revenue growth for the fiscal second quarter. The September quarter marked another period of record performance for Symantec."
Sports,"  This was the kind of deflating loss that would send some teams    the Cubs come to mind    into the fetal position. Twelve grueling innings, a booming walkoff two run homer and 52,144 people screaming loud enough to make your ears ring."
Sports,"Steve Maltais can #39;t do it all for the Wolves, but the 35-year-old certainly is trying. Maltais scored the Wolves #39; first two goals Wednesday night against Houston after scoring the team #39;s only three goals in "
Sports,"Nomar Garciaparra, the Cubs shortstop, had his choice in sports viewing Wednesday night. He could watch the baseball playoffs on television in a Soldier Field skybox or focus on his wife playing soccer on the beat-up turf below."
Sci/Tech," People are plundering the world's resources at a pace that outstrips the planet's capacity to sustain life, the environmental group WWF said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The United States plans to issue passports with personal data stored on radio frequency identification chips. The documents would be harder to forge, but might leave holders vulnerable to identity theft. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"Although recording industry folks predict success for 'sanctioned' P2P services, no one is sure consumers will be willing to pay, or even if such a setup can be agreed upon. Michael Grebb reports from Washington."
Sci/Tech,"it yourself projects won't disappear, even with Martha in jail. Make, a new magazine that centers around unique technology projects    like how to build a mesh network in your house    launches early next year. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"Systems biologists are pushing the envelope of preventive medicine through research centered on the interactions of the thousands of pieces of DNA, RNA and proteins that network together in each cell of our body. By Rowan Hooper."
Sci/Tech,"With all sorts of important and interesting stories to pursue, CNN latched on to Martha Stewart's incarceration, but it didn't get the real story. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"A puffer fish genome sequence sheds light on human biology, and tells a twisted evolutionary story. By Kristen Philipkoski."
World," Japan's deadliest typhoon in more than  two decades killed at least 62 people, media said on Thursday  as rescuers searched frantically for 27 still missing in floods  and landslides."
World,Samarra is hit by its first major attack since US-led forces recaptured the town from insurgents three weeks ago.
World,Pakistani troops hunting for militant leader Abdullah Mehsud clash again with insurgents.
Business,"Just days after it announced deep job cuts in Europe, the General Motors Corporation is battling a wildcat strike at one of its biggest German auto plants, and a threat of wider disruptions."
Business,"Business software maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out higher than analysts #39; expectations."
Business,"ATLANTA Cingular Wireless reports a rise in subscribers and revenue, but a drop in operating profit ahead of the expected closing of its 41 (b) billion dollar purchase of AT-and-T Wireless Services."
Business,"Microsoft Corporation plans to create Russian versions of its Hotmail e-mail program and Microsoft Network online service, Associated Press reports."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung today officially launched their new Korean market 5 megapixel cameraphone, the SCH-S250. Of course we told you about the 5MP camera part already, but there is another surprise in there, too."
Sci/Tech,"Male scientists are good at research because they have higher-than-average levels of the female hormone oestrogen which aids analytical skills, a study on Bath University academics today revealed."
Sci/Tech,Symantec Wednesday said fiscal second-quarter earnings more than doubled over the previous year as the company saw growth across all of its business segments.
Sports,"After gambling on an inexperienced manager following Lou Piniella #39;s move to Tampa Bay two years ago, the Seattle Mariners decided that experience was paramount this time."
Sports,"A Mississippi State official said Wednesday that with the University of Washington #39;s NCAA infractions case now over, a resolution might be coming soon for MSU."
Sports,"Instead of standing for ante meridian and post meridian, though, fans will remember the time periods of pre-Mia and after-Mia. After playing for 18 years and shattering nearly every record "
Sports,"The boat hadn #39;t docked as of Wednesday morning, in case you were wondering. Tiger Woods was still out to sea, in no hurry to be seen -- and who could blame him?"
World,"CPI is a composite index, with data on corruption compiled from 18 different expert surveys. CPI ranks the countries by the level of perception about the spread of corruption among the public officials and "
World,"Prince Harry has found himself at the centre of a controversy after a late-night scuffle with a photographer. According to royal officials, the 20-year-old was leaving the London nightclub Pangaea in the early "
World,"Former General Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in as Indonesia #39;s first directly elected president, after winning a landslide victory on pledges to tackle corruption, attract investors and create jobs."
Sci/Tech," Days away from ending a six month mission in space, U.S. astronaut Michael Fincke said on Wednesday he is looking forward to meeting his 4 month old daughter."
World, Rebels from Sudan's troubled Darfur region said a new round of peace talks on Thursday would be delayed by two days because of logistical problems with sending their delegation to the Nigerian capital Abuja.
Business,Morrisons is accelerating the conversion programme of the Safeway stores acquired earlier this year as the 3bn takeover continues to cause the company short-term pain.
Business,"About 180 union reporters, copy editors and other newsroom staffers at the Chicago Sun-Times are scheduled to strike at noon Wednesday if they cannot agree on a contract with publisher Hollinger International Inc."
Sci/Tech,Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has become the latest big name title to fall victim to the determined efforts of the piracy scene as the PS2 Rockstar opus leaked onto illegal download channels today.
Sports,"Something happens to Jens Lehmann on Champions League nights. In the Premiership, the German has few peers, as his record verifies."
Sports,"VALENCIA - Inter bring home all three points from Wednesday evening #39;s hard-fought Uefa Champions League Matchday 3 encounter at the Mestalla to keep their one hundred record in Group G. Stankovic, Vieri, van der Meyde, Adriano and Cruz scored the goals in "
Sports,"Mike Hargrove knows just what he #39;s getting into as the new manager of the last-place Seattle Mariners. After all, he lost 98, 95 and 91 games in his final three years with Baltimore."
World," A gas explosion in a coal mine in China has killed at least 56 miners, and 92 others listed as missing had only a slim chance of survival, officials say."
World,"Britain #39;s Prince Harry was hit in the face with a camera in a scuffle with photographers outside a London nightclub in the early hours of Thursday, royal officials said."
World," Two Palestinian women planning to carry out homicide bombings were arrested in the last two days, and Israeli forces are conducting a massive search for a third, officials said yesterday."
World,The Iraqi interim government has complained that the United Nations did not send enough electoral workers to help the country prepare for national elections scheduled for January.
World,The Cabinet is today discussing plans to redeploy British troops to an American-controlled area in central Iraq. Ministers are poised to decide whether to allow 650 troops from the Black Watch regiment to shift to the region.
Sci/Tech,Serious doubts are raised on the accuracy of a new ID system being introduced on new UK passports next year.
Sci/Tech,Serious doubts are raised on the accuracy of a new identity system being introduced on all new UK passports next year.
Business,CRUSADING New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is turning his attention to pension consultants as part of his attack on the insurance industry.
World," The government will announce later whether it has agreed to a US request to send hundreds of its troops to relieve American forces in Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Blair's spokesman said, a move widely expected to go ahead."
Business," The dollar fell to an eight month low  against the euro on Thursday, also setting multi month lows  versus the yen, sterling and the Swiss franc amid worries the  U.S. economy was not growing enough to support its currency."
Business," Wall Street was set to start softer on  Thursday with the insurance sector in the spotlight again after  American International Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> said it was being probed  by a federal grand jury."
World, Israel's justice minister warned on Thursday that far right rabbis who urge soldiers to disobey orders to evacuate Jewish settlements in Gaza were flirting with civil war and could face prosecution.
World, A British tourist flight travelling to Paris turned back shortly after take off when the plane struck a bird.
Sci/Tech," I'm guessing the founders of a San Francisco start up called OQO are bummed that Microsoft long ago snagged the name Pocket PC for its personal digital assistants. Because Pocket PC might be the ideal moniker for OQO's new model 01 ""ultrapersonal computer""  uPC for short."
Sports, Houston at St. Louis (8:19 p.m. EDT). Game 7 of the NL championship series.
Business,"Retail sales picked up strongly in September, official figures show, helped by strong demand for mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,Scientists reconstruct a sea spider from the faint imprint it left when it fossilised 425 million years ago.
Business,"MARSH  amp; McLENNAN, the worlds biggest insurance broker, was last night facing a potentially crippling downgrade of its credit rating by Standard  amp; Poors, after its borrowing power was all but frozen by its bankers."
Business,"Three of America #39;s largest airlines have reported a combined 906 million dollars US in third-quarter losses. The largest by far was at Delta Air Lines, where bankruptcy looms unless it can quickly win concessions from its pilots and debt holders."
Business,"ROBERT POLET may not be elaborating on the reasons for Gucci CEO Giacomo Santucci departure from the company yesterday, but he #39;s made his point."
Sports,Dhaka - New Zealand tightened the screws on Bangladesh with a superb maiden century from Brendon McCullum in the opening Test at the Bangabandu National Stadium here on Thursday.
Sports,"Horse racing may have gotten off to a rocky start in Texas, but the state that made cowboys famous will prove its worth by hosting the Breeders #39; Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park on Oct. 30."
Sports,"On his way out, whenever that day comes, Terrell Owens will rip Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid and the Eagles, too. That notion hung in the air Tuesday as Jeff Garcia, the three-time Pro Bowl "
World,"Diplomats from France, Britain and Germany are expected to meet with Iranian officials Thursday in Vienna to offer Tehran incentives to end its uranium enrichment efforts."
Sci/Tech," Aided by strong international growth and better than expected back to school sales, eBay reported robust third quarter earnings Wednesday as profit surged 77 percent over last year."
World,The controversial incoming EU Justice Commissioner apologises for comments he made about gays and women.
Business,"Decrying  #39; #39;ethical breaches of an unprecedented nature, #39; #39; California #39;s insurance commissioner announced regulations Wednesday to bar brokers from steering customers to certain policies in exchange for hidden commissions."
Business,"Britons #39; growing thirst for Courvoisier, the cognac brand championed by hip-hop culture, has helped Allied Domecq report a 6 per cent rise in annual profits."
Business,A recovery in resource stocks and some star performances from smaller companies have helped the Australian share market back into the black today.
Business,Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon has declared the national carrier will continue to fly despite facing union threats on two fronts.
Sports," Like so many other riveting contests in this most magical of baseball post seasons, last night #39;s Game 6 of the NL Championship Series was decided by a walkoff home run, sending the St."
Sports,"Top seed Tim Henman finally won a match at the Madrid Masters on Wednesday, producing a classy display to beat Spain #39;s Albert Costa 6-4 6-2 and reach the third round."
Sports,Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia said Wednesday that he does not consider Terrell Owens an  quot;enemy of mine quot; even though the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver repeatedly has criticized his former teammate.
World,"HAVANA, Cuba -- Cuban leader Fidel Castro says he is fine after falling off of the stage in Santa Clara, Cuba. The fall is bringing back memories of when he collapsed two years ago."
World,"The prime minister insisted no decision had yet been taken on sending British troops to relieve US allies in Iraq. Repeatedly challenged at prime minister #39;s question time, Mr Blair said it was a military decision "
World,"Hamid Karzai is about to win in Afghanistan #39;s first direct presidential election, but the returns show that dangerous ethnic divides could become a major problem if he wins."
World,"Bernstein: UN peacekeepers are now collaborating with the Haitian police and death squads, in a bloody purge of thousands of pro-democracy supporters of President Jean Bertrand Aristide."
World,"SEOUL : South Korea #39;s Constitutional Court has derailed President Roh Moo-Hyun #39;s plan to relocate the country #39;s capital from Seoul, saying the move was unconstitutional."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Lisa Baertlein</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - EBay Inc., the world's largest\online marketplace, on Wednesday posted a 77 percent increase\in quarterly profit, fueled by strong back-to-school shopping\and growth in its international and PayPal businesses.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. reported a 23 percent jump in profit in its third quarter yesterday despite escalating costs on a contract to build commercial oil tankers.
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa's long-standing position as the most popular online file-sharing software appears to be over. Last month, the daily average of file-swappers on the FastTrack peer-to-peer network, which includes Kazaa and related programs, was surpassed for the first time by users on the eDonkey/Overnet network, according to online tracking firm BayTSP Inc."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. says it has distributed about 106 million copies of its major security update for the Windows XP operating system.
Sci/Tech,Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren says bureaucratic miscues continue to hamstring serious government action to combat cyberattacks.
Sci/Tech,The software juggernaut that conquered the desktop is racing to get Windows into your next car.
Business,Embattled insurance broker #39;s banks agree to waive clause that may have prevented access to credit. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos.
Business,Wall Street was set to start softer on Thursday with the insurance sector in the spotlight again after American International Group (AIG.
World,"A fishing boat sits on dike in Susami town, western Japan Oct. 21, 2004 after high waves hit the fishing port. Typhoon Tokage unleashed flash floods that washed away entire hillsides, killing up to 51 people "
Business,"Retail sales in Britain saw the fastest growth in September since January, casting doubts on the view that the economy is slowing down, according to official figures released Thursday."
Sci/Tech," To get an idea of how hot Web search is, go talk to Raul Valdes Perez, a Carnegie Mellon University professor who is leading a search technology start up called Vivisimo Inc. He'll tell you that more than 50 venture capitalists have come knocking on his door since January, all seeking a chance to invest in Vivisimo, which recently launched a Web search service under the dopey name of Clusty."
Sci/Tech,Open source software vendors Red Hat Inc and MySQL AB have lent their support to a new campaign against software patents in the European Union under the name NoSoftwarePatents.
World," The pilot of a US military Black Hawk helicopter died when the aircraft crashed near Afghanistan's western city of Herat, a United Nations spokesman said."
Sports,"Andriy Shevchenko #39;s first half header gave AC Milan a 1-0 win over Barcelona in front of a 68,000 crowd here on Wednesday and moved them a big step closer to the knockout stages of the Champions League."
World," President Bush opened a slight one point lead on Democratic rival John Kerry in a tight race for the White House, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Thursday."
Sports," After their epic comeback against the  New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox can now lift a curse  hanging over them for more than 80 years."
Business, Xerox Corp. on Thursday said third quarter profit rose as it cut costs and sales of its copiers and printers improved.
Sports," Even in the pain of last year's collapse, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein was confident Boston will someday win the World Series."
Sports, Paul Hamm is finally going to have an answer for everyone who asks if he's going to be able to keep his Olympic gold medal.
Business, AT T Corp. on Thursday reported a   $7.1 billion third quarter loss due to an  $11.4 billion  writedown of its assets after its retreat from consumer  services and other restructuring charges.
Business,Courier firm DHL decides to ditch its plan to make Brussels its international hub as authorities delay a decision over night flights.
World," The husband of Margaret Hassan, a British Iraqi aid worker snatched by kidnappers on her way to work in Baghdad this week, appealed for her release on Thursday."
World, Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic urged judges on Thursday to allow him to defend himself at his war crimes trial as his court assigned lawyer said efforts to represent him had reached a dead end.
World," SAP AG, the German business management software maker, reported a 15 percent jump in third quarter net profit Thursday, citing increased sales across the globe."
World," At least 28 lawmakers said they will not take part in talks on forming new government started by Lebanon's president on Thursday, a day after the Cabinet of veteran Prime Minister Rafik Hariri resigned."
World," Russia will lease to India a nuclear powered submarine capable of firing nuclear and conventional missiles, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday."
Business,"American International Group said third-quarter earnings rose 7.5 percent, but also revealed is a target of a federal investigation."
World," The United Nations has not sent enough election workers to help out with vital balloting in Iraq set for January, the Iraqi foreign minister said Wednesday."
Sports, Scattered violence broke out on Thursday  after thousands of Boston Red Sox fans converged on Fenway Park  to celebrate their baseball club's historic win over the New  York Yankees that puts them in the World Series.
World," The husband of Margaret Hassan, a  British Iraqi aid worker snatched by kidnappers on her way to  work in Baghdad this week, appealed for her release on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AT T Corp. on Thursday reported a\\$7.1 billion third-quarter loss due to an \$11.4 billion\writedown of its assets after its retreat from consumer\services and other restructuring charges.</p>
Sports," Top seed Tim Henman lost 6 4, 4 6, 6 2  to big serving Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the Madrid Masters  third round Thursday."
Business," Turkey must strengthen market economy reforms to sustain growth and promote confidence and to attract crucial international investments, the OECD said in a report."
Business,Seven German banks - including WestLB - are to hand back state aid worth more than 3bn euros that the EU says broke competition laws.
World,"Coldplay, Travis, The Darkness and Keane get behind a new version of charity single Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Business," Merck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> on Thursday said  its third quarter profit fell, hurt by big charges for the  recall of the company's Vioxx arthritis drug in late September  after it was linked to heart attacks and strokes."
Business," MedImmune Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MEDI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MEDI.O</A>, maker of the  nasal spray flu vaccine FluMist, on Thursday said its  third quarter loss widened on higher costs and one time  charges."
Business,"Georgetown, Delaware, October 21: A lawsuit against the Walt Disney Co over a 140 million-dollar payout to former President Michael Ovitz started here, seven years after shareholders brought the action."
Sci/Tech,"A true digital convergence product that combines a gamut of innovative technologies including a true color LCD (16 million colors), Text-To-Speech conversion capability, as well as, a 5-megapixel CCD camera."
Sci/Tech,Symbol Technologies has unveiled a multi-function enterprise digital assistant handheld device targeting mobile professionals requiring real-time access to corporate systems while on the move.
Sci/Tech,"A survey by academics at the University of Bath, UK, has revealed that male scientists are good at research because they have the hormone levels of women and long index fingers."
Sports,"  After suffering decades of defeat and disappointment, the 2004 Boston Red Sox made history Wednesday night, beating the Yankees in the house that Ruth built and claiming the American League championship trophy."
Sports,Goalkeeper Roy Carroll has admitted that Manchester United cannot afford to drop points in their clash against the Premiership champions Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sports,South Sound fans reacted with everything from relief to regret over Wednesday #39;s NCAA rulings on the University of Washington athletics program.
Business,Top shares have fallen to a three-week low after an early jump on the back of positive corporate news failed to gather momentum and stronger-than-expected retail sales data 
Business,"Courier firm DHL is ditching plans to site its international hub in Brussels at a likely cost of 1,700 jobs by 2008. Negotiations with local and federal authorities over increasing the number of night flights have failed, the firm told BBC News Online."
Business,"  SAP AG, the German business management software maker, reported a 15 percent jump in third quarter net profit Thursday, citing increased sales across the globe."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung is marketing the world #39;s first camera phone that is capable of delivering 5 megapixel resolution digital images. The SCH-S250 camera phone, which will be introduced "
Sci/Tech,The battle for supercomputing supremacy took a new twist on Tuesday when Japanese manufacturer NEC launched a new generation of computational building blocks that could be laced together to form the most powerful supercomputer in the world.
Sci/Tech,"Health India: London, Oct 21 : A survey by academics at the University of Bath, UK, has revealed that male scientists are good at research because they have the hormone levels of women and long index fingers."
Sci/Tech,"It used to be the most popular online file-sharing software, but Kazaa #39;s long-term run at the top of the heap is now over. An online tracking firm says the new #1 site is the e-Donkey Overnet network."
Sports,The BRDC are looking to finalise a deal with Formula One Management (FOM) that will ensure that the British Grand Prix takes place next year on July 3rd and in 2005.
World,"World News: Hong Kong, Oct.21 : A gas explosion at a coal mine in central China has killed at least 56 people and left 100 others missing."
World,"VIENNA : Europe #39;s three heavyweight states are to give Iran a last chance prove it is not secretly developing atomic weapons, offering valuable nuclear technology as a carrot and possible UN sanctions as the stick."
Business,"Schering-Plough Corp. swung to a profit in the third quarter from a loss a year ago, even as sales decline slightly in the period."
Sci/Tech," XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s deal, potentially worth  #36;650 million, to acquire the broadcast rights to Major League Baseball over at least the next eight years, announced yesterday, was made possible by ESPN radio relinquishing its satellite broadcast rights."
Business," Merck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> on Thursday said  its third quarter profit fell, hurt by negative effects of the  recall last month of its Vioxx arthritis drug."
Business," SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBC.N</A> on  Thursday reported a higher third quarter operating profit as  growth in sales of long distance and high speed Internet  service outweighed declines in local phone customers."
Business," Southern Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SO.N</A>, which supplies  power to the U.S. Southeast, said Thursday its third quarter  earnings rose slightly, as increased energy use in the  industrial sector and more customers outweighed mild weather  and hurricane damage."
Business," Merck   Co.  on Thursday said its third quarter profit fell, hurt by negative effects of the recall last month of its Vioxx arthritis drug."
Business," American International Group , the world's largest insurer by market value, said on Thursday its third quarter earnings rose despite losses related to four U.S. hurricanes but fell short of market estimates."
Business," Retail sales in Britain rose at the fastest pace for eight months in September, though underlying growth continues to slow, raising fresh doubts on the interest rate outlook."
Business," United Parcel Service Inc., the  world's largest package carrier, said on Thursday its quarterly  profit rose, driven in part by strength in its international  and non package businesses."
Sci/Tech,"8 is the latest incarnation of the high end but relatively rare ""vector"" computer breed."
Sci/Tech,"8 is the latest incarnation of the high end but relatively rare ""vector"" computer breed."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. soccer's most expensive player,\teenage prodigy Freddy Adu, has won his cybersquatting case\against a man who claimed to be preparing a fan-based Web Site,\an international arbitrator ruled on Thursday.</p>"
Business,"quarter net income at American International Group Inc., one of the insurance giants named an investigation into questionable sales practices, rose 7.5 percent in spite of higher catastrophe losses, but missed Wall Street #39;s forecast by a penny."
Business,"  Xerox Corp. reported Thursday that third quarter profits increased 39 percent, citing strong sales of new products and demand for document services."
Business,"A shock rise in retail sales last month contradicted signs that the economy is slowing down, official figures showed today. The Office for National Statistics said sales volumes were up 1 in September - the fastest increase since January."
Business,NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Attorneys for Martha Stewart have filed an appeal in the US Court of Appeals for the Second District claiming that the process leading to her conviction was tainted.
Business,Delta Air Lines continued its downward spiral toward bankruptcy Wednesday as the company reported a net loss of \$646 million for the third quarter.
Business,"SYDNEY Rising oil prices may slow Australia #39;s economic growth rate in the short term by damping global demand for exports, and by cooling consumer spending, the central bank said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"In the international rivalry to create the fastest, most powerful supercomputer, Japan struck back at the United States. NEC Computers Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Swatch, the innovative, trend-setting watch brand from Switzerland-based Swatch Group, the leading global watch corporation, has joined with MSN Direct, a division of Microsoft Corp."
Business," The number of people filing an initial claim for U.S. jobless aid fell by a larger than expected 25,000 in the holiday shortened week ended Oct. 16, the government said on Thursday."
Sports,"It is not a World Series championship, but for Boston Red Sox fans who watched their team bring history to its knees, it must feel even better."
Sports,Two Manchester United fans #39; groups are meeting former Football League chairman Keith Harris to discuss how to ward off any takeover bid by Malcolm Glazer.
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has betrayed his Likud Party, a longtime senior ally wrote to thousands of party faithful Thursday, but the rebuke over the Gaza withdrawal was unlikely "
World,BEIJING : A gas explosion in a coal mine in China has killed at least 56 miners and left nearly 100 others missing. The death toll is expected to rise further 
World,General Kofi Annan is supporting African Union efforts to bolster its monitoring and protection presence in Sudan #39;s trouble Darfur region.
World,A compromise deal to save the next European Commission was today rejected by European parliament leaders who want an anti-gay member of the new team axed.
World," Britain agreed Thursday to meet a U.S. request for British troops to be moved into volatile central Iraq, a proposal that has met strong opposition within the governing Labour Party."
Business,  Crude oil futures showed continued strength Thursday as tight supplies and strong demand in advance of the winter heating season kept prices near record levels.
Business,"Xerox Corp. on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose as it cut costs and sales of its copiers and printers improved. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said net income available "
Business,"BRUSSELS/BERLIN - International air freight company DHL - owned by Deutsche Post AG - plans to quit Brussels as its night- flight hub and is eyeing airports in France and Germany, the company confirmed Thursday in a statement."
Business,"Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Inc., struggling to stave off a bankruptcy filing, has reached a preliminary agreement with investors to restructure \$1."
Business,The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said the impact of soaring global oil prices on domestic inflation was more muted than it had been in the 1970s.
Sci/Tech,"com October 21, 2004, 5:09 AM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sci/Tech,"Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is the latest video game to fall into the hands internet prirates. Rockstar, the publishers of the title are aggressively pursuing the pirates who leaked a copy of the latest version on the to the internet."
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa #39;s long-standing position as the most popular online file-sharing software appears to be over. Last month, the daily average of file-swappers on the FastTrack peer-to-peer network, which "
Sci/Tech,"After months of flirting, IBM Corp has finally joined the industry-backed Liberty Alliance Project, potentially speeding interoperability between two rival sets of Web services specifications for federated identity."
Sports,David Beckham has escaped a Football Association (FA) charge for deliberately getting himself booked against Wales. The England captain faced being suspended from international duty for his foul on Ben Thatcher.
Sports,Brendon McCullum produced an outstanding 143 as New Zealand moved into a commanding position on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Sports,"ZURICH, Switzerland (Ticker) - Reigning Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova had a better day than fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva at the Swisscom Challenge on Wednesday."
Sports,"Forgotten man Darren Fletcher insists he still has a big part to play at Manchester United. With all the chopping and changing Sir Alex Ferguson has been forced into this season, most United fans are scratching "
Sports,Pakistan are closing in fast on Sri Lanka #39;s first innings total after impressing with both ball and bat on the second day of the opening Test in Faisalabad.
World,"Cuban President Fidel Castro put on a brave face after he was injured in a tumble Wednesday night. Although it was not broadcast live on Cuban television, cameras caught Castro #39;s misstep Wednesday night, as "
World,Three more Muslim schoolgirls were expelled in France on Wednesday for flouting a controversial law on the wearing of religious insignia in schools.
Sci/Tech,"The UK government is misleading people by failing to report all the carbon emissions it causes, campaigners say."
Sci/Tech," Sharp Electronics Corp. plans to stop selling its Linux based handheld computer in the United States, another sign of the slowing market for personal digital assistants."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.'s chief executive believes it's naive to suggest the software giant can eliminate all security vulnerabilities in its various products even though engineers are trying hard to do so.
Business," Sears, Roebuck   Co , the largest U.S. department store chain, on Thursday posted a third quarter loss as its clothing sales continued to slide and cuts its forecast for the full year."
Sports, LAUSANNE (Reuters) - American gymnast Paul Hamm will keep  his Olympic all-round gold medal after the Court of Arbitration  for Sport (CAS) rejected Thursday an appeal from South Korea's  Yang Tae-young.
Business,California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi on Wednesday proposed broad regulations that would require brokers and some agents to disclose all compensation they receive from insurance companies and to recommend to their clients the best available 
Business, United Parcel Service posted improved third quarter earnings but the results still missed forecasts on Wall Street.
Business,"The number of people filing an initial claim for US jobless aid fell by a larger-than-expected 25,000 in the holiday-shortened week ended Oct. 16, the government said on Thursday."
Business,"ALLIED Domeq, the worlds second-biggest spirits maker, today toasted an  quot;excellent year quot; with news of a six per cent rise in annual profit."
Business,"For \$690 a month, her family rents a three-bedroom, two-bath house, located close to the middle school her 12-year-old daughter attends."
Sci/Tech,"The UK is responsible for almost 30 more carbon dioxide than it reports, the conservation organisation WWF says. WWF #39;s Living Planet Report 2004 says Britain counts only CO2 emitted by UK industry, power plants and vehicles."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox #39;s Pokey Reese, right, and Orlando Cabrera, leap into each other #39;s arms as they celebrate after Boston defeated the New York Yankees 10-3 in the final game of the AL championship series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, in New York."
Sports,"Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman and club keeper Petr Cech have come out in support of team-mate Adrian Mutu.  quot;It was a shock for all of us, quot; said Kezman about Mutu failing a drug test."
Sports,"In true Formula One soap-opera style, the Jenson Button saga has finally come to an end - but not without opening up a huge can of worms."
Sports,"LONDON, Oct 21 (SW) - The English Football Association has decided not to discipline England skipper David Beckham over his alleged voluntary booking against Wales on October 9th."
Sports,Former AC Milan favourite Frank Rijkaard took some consolation from the warm welcome he received on his return to the San Siro where his Barcelona team lost 1-0 in the Champions League.
World," Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying female employees of Iraqi Airways to the Baghdad airport Thursday, killing one and wounding 14, an airline official said."
World,"At least 56 miners were killed in a coal mine gas explosion in China last night that left another 92 missing. There is only a slim chance that those missing after the blast, at the Daping mine in Henan province "
World,"Tehran, Oct. 21 (NNN): European states are to offer Iran a final chance to provide assurances that its nuclear energy programme is not aimed at acquiring weapons."
World,"Indonesia #39;s new president has sworn in his cabinet, a day after his inauguration. But some of the names in the new administration have raised concerns among observers that politics might have won out over practicalities."
Business," Eli Lilly and Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LLY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LLY.N</A> on Thursday  said its third quarter earnings rose as growing demand for its  medicines offset higher spending to market recently approved  treatments."
Business," The number of people filing an initial claim for U.S. jobless aid fell by a larger than expected 25,000 last week, the government said on Thursday in a report seen as a good sign for job growth."
Business, Eli Lilly and Co.  on Thursday said its third quarter earnings rose as growing demand for its medicines offset higher spending to market recently approved treatments.
Business," Merck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> on Thursday said  its quarterly profit fell 28 percent due to last month's recall  of its Vioxx arthritis drug, and the company predicted 2004  earnings will fall as much as 11 percent because of the recall."
Business," The number of people filing an  initial claim for U.S. jobless aid fell by a  larger than expected 25,000 last week, the government said on  Thursday in a report seen as a good sign for job growth."
Business,"The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits fell sharply last week, offering a dose of encouraging news that the recovery in the labor market may be strengthening a bit."
World,President Lahoud is set to name a new prime minister following Rafiq Hariri's shock departure on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,A Colorado man underwent surgery for a new kidney Wednesday in what was believed to be the first transplant brokered through a commercial Web site - a transaction that has raised a host of ethical and legal questions.
Sci/Tech,Web sites for President Bush's campaign and the Republican National Committee suffered outages for several hours on Wednesday.
Business,"Transportation services giant United Parcel Service Inc. said Thursday that third-quarter earnings rose 20 percent year-over-year, on a nearly 8 percent rise in worldwide sales."
Business,"After nearly four years of slashed security deposits, allowances for pets and other perks, Bay Area renters are starting to see prices rise and their bargaining power decline."
Business,"Nestle, the world #39;s biggest food and drink company, on Thursday reported sales of 64.6 billion Swiss francs (US\$52.87 billion, euro42."
Business,  About 85 members of Hotel Workers Local 26 demonstrated Wednesday in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Boston to show support for locked out workers in San Francisco.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is recasting ambitions for its .Net Passport identification system, saying the service now will be limited to its own online offerings and those of close partners."
Sports,The Football Association will not take disciplinary action against England captain David Beckham for intentionally getting a yellow card in a World Cup qualifying game.
World,"The latest report on world corruption by Transparency International shows that Latvia is the second most corrupt country in the EU, while Estonia was the least corrupt among the 10 new members in the 25-member union."
World,"JAKARTA Jusuf Anwar, Indonesia #39;s new finance minister, must extend the deficit-reduction policies of his predecessor to spur job growth and increase investment in the economy, according to analysts."
World,"In a hastily organized news conference, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun #39;s Spokesman Kim Jong-min on Thursday told reporters that the Presidential Office will "
Sci/Tech,The software juggernaut that conquered the desktop is racing to get Windows into your next car.
Sci/Tech,BSkyB launches a free digital satellite TV service which offers 140 channels for a one-off fee of 150.
Sci/Tech,"Did Google Bomb New Directories Online? Looks That Way!\\A few weeks have gone by now and the results from Googles new update are in. As we take a closer look we see a pattern emerging. It seems as though, older more established directories are being rewarded once again. Many newer ..."
World,"French police on Sunday ended their practice of hiding plastic explosives in air passengers #39; luggage to train bomb-sniffing dogs after one such bag got lost, possibly ending up on a flight out of Paris #39; Charles de Gaulle airport."
Sci/Tech,Two scientists beat a \$600 million Nasa mission to be first to measure a prediction of Einstein's relativity theory.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Local Gets Way Enhanced\\You ever feel like you're way behind and you're just going to get more behind? My review queue is jammed. I may just take a weekend and do nothing but review resources and drink Red Bull.\\Anyway, Yahoo! Local has launched a new local search prduct, Yahoo! ..."
Business," Eli Lilly and Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LLY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LLY.N</A> on Thursday  said its third quarter earnings rose as a drop in sales of its  best selling schizophrenia medication was offset by demand for  drugs to treat depression and impotence."
Business," Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A> said on  Thursday quarterly earnings more than doubled on continued  strong demand for its heavy equipment."
World,A US airman dies and two are hurt as a helicopter crashes due to technical problems in western Afghanistan.
Sci/Tech,"Plus: Lucent's 1st profitable year since 2000...EMC issues sunny report...IBM net income inches higher, despite legal bill."
Business," Third quarter net income at American International Group Inc., one of the insurance giants named an investigation into questionable sales practices, rose 7.5 percent in spite of higher catastrophe losses, but missed Wall Street #39;s forecast by a "
Business,"United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its quarterly profit rose but missed analysts #39; expectations as rising oil prices offset strength in its international and non-package businesses."
Business,Energy provider Southern Company reports a four percent jump in third-quarter earnings. A report out today indicates slightly higher revenues despite mild weather in the company #39;s region and 
Business," AT amp;T Corp. swung to a third quarter loss of  $7.1 billion after recording huge charges related to the company #39;s retreat from traditional telephone services, which has included at least 7,500 more "
Business,"Strong performances my mobile phone and carpet stores have prompted a surprise rise in retail sales figures, and revived fears that interest rates may yet be raised again this year."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 20 (newratings.com) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.NYS) has inched further towards a potential bankruptcy, with the company #39;s 3Q04 losses nearly quadrupling from the year-ago levels."
Sports,The Boston Red Sox have won the American League Championship Series and are heading to the World Series for the first time since 1986.
Sports,"England captain David Beckham will not face disciplinary action after telling a newspaper he deliberately got himself booked in a World Cup qualifier against Wales, the Football Association (FA) said on Thursday."
Sports,"India News, New Delhi,Sachin Tendulkar has come out in support of wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel after criticism of his work behind the stumps in the first two Tests against Australia, saying the teenager has done a  quot;good job quot;."
Sports,"Entries for Thursday, October 21 (18th day of a 26-day meet). Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita. Oak Tree Racing Association, Arcadia, Calif."
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government, risking criticism from lawmakers in the ruling Labour Party, said it will redeploy 850 troops now in southern Iraq to a region controlled by US forces."
World,The incoming head of the European Commission has been trying to end a dispute which threatens to leave the EU without an executive.
Business,"Lawyers for Martha Stewart told a federal appeals court that she suffered a ""fundamentally unfair"" trial at the hands of prosecutors who incorrectly suggested she was accused of insider trading."
Sci/Tech,"Link Exchange Scams\\Do you ever exchange links with other Web sites? I am sure most of you that do this, look to see if your links are actually on the pages that you exchanged with. In addition, I assume that you check to make sure that the links do not ..."
Sports," Top seed Tim Henman slumped to a 6 4,  4 6, 6 2 defeat by big serving Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the  Madrid Masters third round Thursday."
World," Anglo Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca PLC announced a 51 percent leap in third quarter profits Thursday, despite an  #36;80 million loss on the U.S. rejection of its anti clotting drug Exanta."
Sports," Someday, Jeff Garcia and Terrell Owens may connect again. Someday, the former teammates may be able to talk, shake hands and repair their ruptured relationship. And maybe, just maybe, they can become friends again. Someday. Not this week."
World, Sri Lanka fought back with seven wickets in the last two sessions to restrict Pakistan's first innings lead on the second day of the first Test.
Business," Cardiovascular device maker Guidant  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A> said on Thursday its quarterly net profit rose,  helped by sales of implantable devices to treat irregular heart  rhythms."
World,"BAGHDAD, December 5 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - With unabated attacks and bombings leaving at 41 Iraqis and six occupation forces dead in the past 24 hours, a senior UN official cast doubt on the possibility of organizing the scheduled elections "
World,"The UK government is misleading people by failing to report all the carbon emissions it is causing, campaigners say."
World,"President Fidel Castro tripped and fell after leaving the stage at a graduation ceremony, possibly breaking bones, but later returned to say that he was ""all in one piece."""
Sports, Joe Jurevicius felt like a rookie again. The Tampa Bay receiver practiced for the first time this season Wednesday and expects to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears after being sidelined most of the past year by knee and back injuries.
Business," American International Group Inc., the  world's largest insurer by market value, said on Thursday it  was the target of a federal grand jury investigation into  products that prosecutors say were concocted to help companies  manage their earnings."
Business," Athletic shoe and apparel maker Reebok  International Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RBK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RBK.N</A> on Thursday posted  better than expected quarterly earnings, helped by improved  sales due to acquisitions and the weak dollar."
World," Japan's deadliest typhoon in more than  two decades killed 66 people, news reports said on Thursday as  rescuers searched frantically for 22 still missing in floods  and landslides."
Sci/Tech,"Find.com, a business search engine (www.find.com), today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with MarketResearch.com Inc., the leading online source for global market intelligence reports. Under the terms of the strategic partnership, MarketResearch.com, which offers more than 80,000 reports from over 350 research firms and consultancies worldwide, ..."
Business," American International Group Inc., the world's largest insurer by market value, said on Thursday it was the target of a federal grand jury investigation into products that prosecutors say were concocted to help companies manage their earnings."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 21 (newratings.com) - Global banking giant Citigroup #39;s (C.NYS) recent move to terminate three top executives, in the wake of the recent debacle in the companys Japanese operations, has been widely welcomed by Wall Street analysts."
Business,"Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co (SN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US department store chain, on Thursday posted a third-quarter loss as its clothing sales continued to slide and cuts its forecast for the full year."
Business,"Baxter International Inc. on Thursday reported earnings from continuing operations of 42 cents a share, in line with analysts #39; expectations."
Business,Lawyers for Martha Stewart told a federal appeals court that she suffered a  quot;fundamentally unfair quot; trial at the hands of prosecutors who incorrectly suggested she was accused of insider trading.
Business,Several analysts gave Delta Air Lines slim chances of averting bankruptcy after Cincinnati #39;s dominant airline reported a whopping \$646 million loss and an alarmingly low \$1.
Sports,DIDIER AGATHE today insisted Celtic will be playing for more than European survival when they face Shakhtar Donetsk again a week on Tuesday.
Sports,"It #39;s the biggest game of the English season - Manchester United vs. Arsenal on Sunday at Old Trafford.  quot;The whole world is waiting as well, quot; said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger."
World,PRINCE Harry cut a photographers lip after being hit in the face with a camera outside a London nightclub. The 20-year-old prince had to be held back by a bodyguard as he apparently tried to lunge at the paparazzi in the early hours of this morning.
Sports," Switzerland's Julien Clement, lying  174th on the European money list, was the surprise early Madrid  Open leader after shooting a sparkling first round 64 on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. gave its Centrino laptop package a speed boost Wednesday with the release of a new, faster Pentium M processor."
Sci/Tech,"Germany's SAP, the world's largest maker of business-management software, reported Thursday a third-quarter rise in revenue and net income, boosted by strong sales in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and continued growth in the U.S."
Sci/Tech,"The world is consuming some 20 percent more natural resources a year than the planet can produce, conservationist group WWF warned on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Storage vendor Quantum Wednesday said in a statement that it has agreed to purchase Certance LLC, a manufacturer of tape-based storage devices in Costa Mesa, Calif."
World,"Prince Harry was hit in the face with a camera in a scuffle outside a London nightclub on Wednesday night, royal officials said. The prince, third in line to the British throne, also cut a photographer #39;s lip "
World,"Israeli Knesset (parliament) Speaker Reuven Rivlin (Likud Party) on Thursday charged Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and supporters of the disengagement plan withdisloyalty to Israel, Israeli Army Radio reported."
World," Three Algerians who are considered close to a suspected ringleader of the Madrid train bombings are being questioned about an alleged plot to kill judges investigating Islamic terrorists, officials said Thursday."
Business," Sears, Roebuck and Co. posted a  #36;61 million loss in the third quarter and lowered its estimate for full year earnings as its tailspin continues. The giant retailer's stock fell sharply Thursday."
World," The pilot of a US military helicopter died after it crashed in western Afghanistan while two US soldiers on other side of the volatile nation were seriously wounded by a bomb, officials said."
Business," Blue chips opened lower on Thursday,  weighed down by news that insurer American International Group  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> was being investigated by a federal grand jury, while  techs rose on eBay <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EBAY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EBAY.O</A> earnings."
Sci/Tech," It's called the book of life but mice, and perhaps humans, can still thrive even when chapters are missing, scientists said Wednesday."
World," The Illinois Republican Party left U.S. Senate candidate Alan Keyes off a campaign mailer that touted ""Your 2004 Republican Team,"" but both sides insist the omission was not a snub."
World," Gunmen fired on a bus carrying workers  to Baghdad airport on Thursday, killing four people and  wounding 11 in a brazen assault on Iraqis helping to revive a  vital link in the country's reconstruction."
Business,"Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co (SN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US department store chain, on Thursday posted a third-quarter loss as its sales continued to slide, prompting the company to cut its full-year profit forecast."
Business,"Candy maker Hershey Foods Corp. on Wednesday said new products and favorable pricing sweetened its third-quarter profit, which surged 16 percent and topped Wall Street expectations."
Business,Supermarket group Morrisons today cheered the City with news that converted Safeway stores were reaping the benefits of their change to the Morrisons format.
Business,"KANSAS CITY, Mo. About 400 workers will lose their jobs at the American Airlines maintenance base in Kansas City, a union official said."
Sports,American gymnast Paul Hamm will keep his Olympic all-round gold medal after the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Thursday an appeal from South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-young.
World,"  Britain has agreed to a US request to redeploy about 850 troops to central Iraq, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told lawmakers."
World," Prince Harry, fast gaining a reputation as Britains most unruly royal, was involved in a scuffle with a photographer outside a London nightclub early Thursday, palace officials and witnesses said."
World,The Iraqi husband of kidnapped aid chief Margaret Hassan said he was cautiously optimistic she would be released quickly given her long years of service to the people of Iraq .
World,"The sacking of Prime Minister Gen Khin Nyunt this week came as no great surprise. What did come as a surprise, however, was that the state-run press simply said that he was permitted to retire "
World,"KABUL : With more than half the ballots in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election counted and outright victory virtually assured for incumbent Hamid Karzai, attention has turned to when the winner can be declared and how opposition candidates will react."
Sci/Tech,"8 is the latest incarnation of the high end but relatively rare ""vector"" computer breed."
Sports,"Paul Hamm can keep his Olympic gold medal. Sports' highest court rejected a South Korean appeal Thursday, ruling that Hamm is the rightful champion in the men's all-around gymnastics competition at the Athens Games."
Sci/Tech,Time to call the credit bureaus? Almost 1.4 million records containing the personal information of Californians likely stolen.
Sports,The Football Association have decided against charging David Beckham in relation to his controversial booking against Wales earlier this month.
Sports, American gymnast Paul Hamm will keep his  Olympic all round gold medal after the Lausanne based Court of  Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected an appeal from South  Korea's Yang Tae young.
Sports, David Beckham won't be punished by England's soccer federation for intentionally getting a yellow card in a World Cup qualifying game.
Sci/Tech," I'm guessing the founders of a San Francisco start up called OQO are bummed that Microsoft long ago snagged the name Pocket PC for its personal digital assistants. Because Pocket PC might be the ideal moniker for OQO's new model 01 ""ultrapersonal computer""  uPC for short."
Business," The queue of newly jobless Americans shrank last week, providing a dose of good news to the labor market."
Business,"United Parcel Service Inc. #39;s net income increased 20.4 percent in the third quarter, and the company #39;s board of directors has increased UPS #39; share repurchase authorization to \$2 billion.. The Atlanta-based "
Business,"Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts Inc. (DJTC.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , which has been on the brink of bankruptcy, said on Thursday that bondholders have approved the company #39;s "
Business,"The number of Americans filing first- time jobless claims declined to the lowest level in six weeks, suggesting an improving labor market, a government report showed."
Business," Consumers pushed retail sales to a record  $29.1 billion in August, says Statistics Canada. That was up 0.8 per cent from July when sales rose 0.4 per cent and also set a record at  $28."
Business,"The world #39;s second-biggest spirits group, Allied Domecq, today reported a 6 rise in annual profits, boosted by a change in US tastes from beers to spirits."
World, Anglo Swedish drugs giant AstraZeneca reported a 14 percent rise in third quarter pre tax profit and said it was on track to hit earnings estimates for the full year.
World," Tribal separatist insurgents gunned down five people, including two children, in the remote and restive Tripura state in different attacks in the past 24 hours, police said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"State and federal authorities are investigating a hacker attack at University of California, Berkeley, after someone broke into a computer containing the Social Security numbers "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft software that is currently licensed on a per-processor model will continue to be licensed per processor, not per core, for hardware that contains dual-core and multi-core processors."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. gave its Centrino laptop package a speed boost Wednesday with the release of a new, faster Pentium M processor. The Centrino package includes a Pentium M processor, a PC chipset and a WLAN (wireless LAN) chipset."
Sci/Tech,"com October 20, 2004, 5:29 PM PT. Data storage tape company Quantum on Wednesday said it will pay \$60 million in cash to acquire rival tape technology developer Certance."
Sci/Tech,Around 30 of North America #39;s bird species are declining significantly according to a new report from The National Audubon Society (BirdLife in the US).
Sci/Tech," EarthLink Inc. on Thursday posted a higher third quarter profit, helped by subscriber growth, but it forecast revenue below analysts' consensus target for the current quarter, which dragged down shares 9 percent."
Sports,"(October 21, 2004) - HENRIETTA -he rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees literally hits home with the Haggertys."
Sports,The St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros are going the distance to decide the National League Championship Series. Jim Edmonds came through with a two-run home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Cardinals a 6-to-4 win over Houston.
Sports,The Football Association today decided not to charge David Beckham with bringing the game into disrepute. The FA made the surprise announcement after their compliance unit ruled 
World,"LONDON (CBS) Britain agreed Thursday to meet a US request for British troops to be moved into volatile central Iraq, a proposal that has met strong opposition within the governing Labor Party."
World,"TOKYO Japan #39;s deadliest typhoon in more than two decades killed at least 62 people and left 27 missing before veering out to sea north of Tokyo on Thursday, according to media reports."
World,"BEIJING: Rescue workers in central China searched Thursday for 88 coal miners who were missing after a gas explosion ripped through a shaft, killing at least 60 others in the country #39;s deadliest mine disaster this year."
World,"WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 20 (OneWorld) The administration of US President George W. Bush has lifted a 13-year arms embargo on Haiti, amid sporadic violence that threatens to plunge the western hemispheres poorest nation back into chaos."
World,"SEOUL Dealing a major blow to the South Korean president, Roh Moo Hyun, Korea #39;s Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that his government #39;s controversial plan to relocate the nation #39;s administrative capital out of Seoul was unconstitutional."
Business," Sears, Roebuck   Co <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A>, the largest  U.S. department store chain, on Thursday posted an unexpected  third quarter loss and cut its full year profit forecast,  sending its shares tumbling more than 8 percent."
Business,Three of the nation #39;s largest airlines have reported a combined 906-(m) million-dollars in third-quarter losses. The largest by far was at Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines -- where bankruptcy looms unless it 
World," Sweden has retained its title as world champion after three days of competition at the 21st Culinary Olympics held in Erfurt, eastern Germany, organisers said."
Sports,"The 14-inning playoff game between and Yankees and the Red Sox Monday was baseball #39;s version of The Longest Day, and it illustrated some of the best and worst in televised baseball."
Sci/Tech, Egyptian telecom company Orascom has taken over Bangladesh's Sheba Telecom and plans to invest 250 million dollars to boost coverage and create nearly four million new subscribers.
Business," U.S. technology stocks rose on  Thursday as profits from eBay Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EBAY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EBAY.O</A>, the world's  largest online market place, helped lift the Nasdaq."
Sci/Tech,"Election Day is less than two weeks away, but so far technology has yet to make more than the occasional cameo appearance on either presidential candidate's priority list. That's not proving to be good news for tech executives. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Plus: AT #38;T posts \$7.1 billion loss...Lucent sees first profitable year since 2000...EMC issues sunny report...IBM net income inches higher, despite legal bill."
Sports," Third seed Elena Dementieva came through  a scrappy battle with Russian Fed Cup team mate Elena Bovina  7 5, 3 6, 6 0 to reach the quarter finals of the Zurich  Challenge on Thursday."
Business, United Parcel Service Inc.  said on Thursday its quarterly profit rose but missed expectations as shortfalls in its U.S. package business and rising fuel prices offset strength internationally.
Business," Caesars Entertainment Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CZR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CZR.N</A>  on Thursday posted a rise in third quarter profit as Las Vegas  hotels filled up and Atlantic City properties squeaked out a  profit that was unexpected by the company."
Business," Athletic shoe and apparel maker Reebok  International Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RBK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RBK.N</A> on Thursday posted  better than expected quarterly earnings on an acquisition and  the weak dollar, sending its shares up more than 3 percent."
Business, Caesars Entertainment Inc. on Thursday posted a rise in third quarter profit as Las Vegas hotels filled up and Atlantic City properties squeaked out a profit that was unexpected by the company.
Business," AT T Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=T.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">T.N</A>, the No. 3 U.S.  telephone company, on Thursday reported a  $7.1 billion  third quarter loss due to  $12.5 billion in charges for cutting  asset values and jobs after its retreat from consumer services."
Business,Struggling china maker Royal Doulton says it is in talks with about a possible takeover by Irish rival Waterford Wedgwood.
Business,PRODUCTION is set to resume at Ellesmere Port #39;s Vauxhall plant after striking German workers returned to work. Production of the new Astra came to a standstill yesterday due 
Business,"Lawyers for Martha Stewart asked a federal appeals court to overturn her conviction for lying about a stock sale, arguing that her trial was  quot;fundamentally unfair quot; because prosecutors suggested she was accused of insider trading."
Business,based pharmaceutical firm says it will also close a research facility in North Carolina in effort to reduce drug prices.
Business,"Hershey Foods Corp., the nation #39;s largest candymaker, reported an almost 16 percent jump in third-quarter earnings on Thursday, citing strong sales of new products and higher prices."
Business,Finance firm CIT Group Inc. on Thursday said more new business and improving credit quality drove a 24 percent climb in third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street targets by a penny.
Business,"Southern Co. (SO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which supplies power to the US Southeast, said Thursday its third-quarter earnings rose slightly, as increased energy use in the industrial "
Sci/Tech,"Intel has given its Centrino laptop package a speed boost with the release of a new, faster Pentium M processor. The Centrino package includes a Pentium M processors, a PC chipset and a wireless Lan chipset."
Sci/Tech,"Someone needs to buy a firewall. The game industry, Rockstar in particular, has once again been a victim of piracy. After the big-time thefts over the last year or so, such as Half-Life 2, Doom "
Sci/Tech,"After preaching the superiority of its DLT tape format for years, Quantum has up and bought Certance, a key maker of the rival LTO format."
Sports,"Boston players celebrate beating the New York Yankees in game seven of the American League championship series. Photo: AP. They had been reliable caretakers of a cosmic curse, feasting for decades "
Sports,"A pennant on the line, an adopted city #39;s heart in his hands, a hostile stadium and swarming opponent. Roger Clemens, and a blistering National League Championship Series, have arrived at Game 7. Barely visible "
Sports,Recent games between Real Madrid and Valencia have gone a long way to determining the fate of the Spanish league title. But perhaps not this season.
Sports,"The US Women #39;s National Team rolled over Ireland, 5-1, on a chilly night at Soldier Field to move to 26-1-3 in 2004, tying a record for most wins in a calendar year that was set in 2000."
World,"six miners are dead and another 92 are still stranded underground after a gas blast at the Daping coal mine in Central China #39;s Henan Province, safety officials said Thursday."
World,"Indonesia #39;s new president has sworn in his cabinet, a day after his inauguration. But some of the names in the new administration have raised concerns among observers that politics might have won out over practicalities."
World," As the campaign for president becomes increasingly vitriolic, Sen. John Kerry and President Bush visited north central Iowa on Wednesday, with each portraying the other as incompetent to lead the war against terrorism."
Sci/Tech,A new scheme allowing disabled people to summon emergency services by text message is launched in Hong Kong.
Sci/Tech,Big Blue's deal with mobile provider Orange prompts it to join the Internet security consortium and take a seat on its board.
Sports,BUOYANT New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming was relieved to have enlivened a dormant summer after his Black Caps conjured a stunning four-wicket win against Australia in the opening 
Sports,It was never going to be a question of  quot;if quot; where Brendon McCullum was concerned. He has always been too classy to have to wait a long time before bringing up his maiden Test century.
World, President Bush is returning to the swing state of Pennsylvania on Thursday to talk about health care.
Business,creating a global company based on Australian technology and research. Moreover he did it under the noses 
Business,"QANTAS is suffering an unexpected softening in passenger demand, particularly on international routes, as the impact of the rising global oil price starts to strike consumer spending."
Sci/Tech,"Miniature mobile phones, which already double as cameras, Internet devices and music players, are poised to merge with the largest of home appliances: the television."
Sports,"THERE he was, novelist Stephen King, master of the horror story, watching his beloved Boston Red Sox from a front row seat at Yankee Stadium yesterday (AEST), and it was obvious he feared the worst."
Sports,"Jonny Wilkinson, the fly-half who kicked England to victory in last year #39;s rugby World Cup final, has been ruled out for several weeks #39; #39; with an arm injury, his club said."
Sports, Cindy Parlow recorded a hat trick for the United States during a 5 1 win over Ireland Wednesday night at Soldier Field.
World,EUROPE #39;S three main powers have given Iran a final chance to reassure the world it is not developing atomic weapons or it will face sanctions.
World,"London, 20 October 2004 --- Corruption in large-scale public projects is a daunting obstacle to sustainable development, and results in a major loss of public funds needed for education, healthcare and poverty alleviation, both in developed and "
World,"Jos Manuel Barroso, the incoming European commission president, today failed in a bid to appease key European parties demanding that the justice minister designate, Rocco Buttiglione, be removed."
World,"WASHINGTON: The new Prime Minister of military-ruled Burma was behind an attack on opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her convoy last year, Washington claimed yesterday."
Business," VF Corp , the world's largest jeans maker, on Thursday said third quarter profit jumped 24 percent, boosted by recent acquisitions, and set a new long term sales growth target of 8 percent."
World, Arsenal striker Thierry Henry insists he will throw off an ankle injury to play in Sunday's Premiership showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Business," A federal grand jury is investigating  products American International Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> sold that  companies might have used to massage earnings, the world's  largest insurer by market value said on Thursday."
World," Four Nigerian military officers and a  civilian were accused Thursday of plotting to overthrow  President Olusegun Obasanjo by firing a rocket at his  helicopter, court documents showed."
World,"Electors can check up of their MPs' expense claims for the first time, with the listing of claims over three years."
World,"Japan's deadliest storm in more than a decade unleashed flash floods that washed away entire hillsides, killing 55 people and leaving at least 24 people missing before it veered east into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday."
World," No one in Germany knows the goosestep any more, but German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said Wednesday anyone wanting lessons in the military march used by the Nazis could get them from Britain."
Sci/Tech,Perfigo's products will fit into Cisco's security architecture that combines virus scanning with network policing.
Sports, MINNEAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings wide  receiver Randy Moss will be a game-time decision for Sunday's  game against Tennessee because of a hamstring injury.
Sports, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss will be a game time decision for Sunday's game against Tennessee because of a hamstring injury.
Business," The dollar weakened across the board  on Thursday, forging new lows as a deepening sense of gloom  over the U.S. economic and external deficit picture weighed on  sentiment, analysts said."
Business,Donald Trump #39;s Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts Inc. said it will seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of an agreement with bondholders to reduce debt by \$400 million.
Business,"Sports and fitness products company Reebok International Ltd. on Thursday said third-quarter sales rose 12 percent, driven by its acquisition of Hockey Co."
Business,"Imation Corp. plans to lay off 250 employees in the fourth quarter in order to reduce expenses. These cuts are on top of Imation #39;s lay off of 280 employees announced in July, a spokesman for the company confirmed."
Business,Rail transportation firm Union Pacific Corp. on Thursday said soaring fuel prices and increased operating costs offset higher third-quarter revenue and drove down its profit by 36 percent.
World," Iran has not agreed to an offer by the European Union to receive nuclear technology in exchange for abandoning its uranium enrichment program, but it will consider the proposal, an Iranian official said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Swiss watchmaker Swatch and US software company Microsoft have launched a new range of wireless data watches, the companies announced Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,An environmental group says earth #39;s people are using up the planet faster than it can restore itself and the west is the chief culprit.
Sci/Tech,"Intel gave its Centrino laptop package a speed boost this week with the release of a new, faster Pentium M processor. The Centrino package includes a Pentium M processor, a PC chip set, and a WLAN (wireless LAN) chip set."
Sci/Tech,"Though cargo is piling up in the International Space Station and shuttles won #39;t fly until after the new crew leaves, the astronauts on board are optimistic about their mission."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer is reviving profit and sales growth by preventing customer defections to Linux, a computer operating system available for free on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Apple is set to unveil a special edition black iPod in collaboration with U2, according to a report on Forbes.com.  quot;Sources close to the group say the U2 edition of the popular digital music player will come "
Sports,Joe Cole believes Chelseas number one Petr Cech is probably the best keeper I have ever seen. The 7million summer signing from Rennes has been installed ahead of Carlo 
Sports,"There is no higher praise that I can bestow on Craig Bellamy other than to reveal that he has graced my fantasy football team on several occasions - an honour I impart only on those select few that pass my unscientific, spurious but highly-stringent "
Sports,Real Madrid sought to dampen speculation over the future of Fernando Morientes by issuing a statement saying the striker was not for sale.
Sports,"It took a while for everything to fall into place, but it now seems clear: Chad Pennington is the real deal. Listen LIVE to NFL games, plus watch video news and features of your favorite team."
World,"Cuban President Fidel Castro tripped on a step and tumbled to the ground after leaving the stage at a graduation ceremony, fracturing a knee and arm but quickly returning to say that he was  quot;all in one piece."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government agreed Thursday to meet a US request and redeploy a battalion of 850 British troops into volatile central Iraq, despite strong opposition from lawmakers."
World,The Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri submitted the resignation of his government to the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud who accepted it.
World,The Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled the government #39;s plan to relocate the administrative capital as unconstitutional. Eight of the court #39;s nine judges ruled the plan as unconstitutional.
World," A soldier from an Army Reserve unit whose members refused to deliver fuel along a dangerous route in Iraq says he and others did not act out of fear, as the soldier's father has said."
Sports," Val Ackerman is stepping down  as WNBA President after serving in that capacity for eight  seasons. The resignation is effective February 1, 2005."
World," Seventeen Afghans were released Thursday from a U.S. base at the center of an investigation into the deaths of two prisoners in custody, the international Red Cross said."
Sci/Tech,"Sales in Europe were especially strong, rising 24 percent, the software maker says."
Sci/Tech,Plus:  EarthLink trims outlook...AT #38;T posts \$7.1 billion loss...Lucent sees first profitable year since 2000...EMC issues sunny report.
Sci/Tech,Electronics companies are devising better ways to link Apple's best-selling audio player to a vehicle's stereo.
World,The courts decision marked the official end of a controversy that had simmered since Paul Hamm captured the gold after a close finish.
Business,Martha Stewart is urging an appeals court to overturn her conviction because she was  quot;tarred quot; by prosecutors #39; implications she committed the uncharged crime of insider 
Business,"China maker Royal Doulton has revealed it is in talks about a takeover by Irish rival Waterford Wedgwood. Stoke-based Doulton, which is to close its last remaining current UK factory next year, said it was in  quot;advanced discussions quot; with Waterford."
Business,"  CIT Group (CIT) achieved 25 percent growth in net earnings for the third quarter, reporting  $183.9 million, or 86 cents per share, up from  $147."
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc., the regional telecommunications company, agreed Thursday to pay \$250 million to settle allegations that it improperly booked millions in revenue and that senior managers sought to cover it up."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has added a high-end model to its range mobile processors. The Pentium M 765 is based on Intel #39;s market-leading 90nm manufacturing process technology and features 2MB of integrated, power-managed Level 2 cache."
Sci/Tech,Rockstar Games issued a press release confirming rumors that illegal copies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas have appeared online in various forms of download.
Sports,"New York Times News Service - 10/21/04. NEW YORK - They had been reliable caretakers of a cosmic curse, feasting for decades on the gift that kept on giving: Babe Ruth, purchased from the "
Sports,"When Andre Miller led the NBA with 10.9 assists a game in 2001-02, he had the first stamp of success required to enter the league #39;s pantheon of premier point guards."
Sports,"(LAUSANNE, Switzerland) - Paul Hamm will get to keep the gold medal he won two months ago. The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland has rejected an appeal from South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-Young of the Olympic gymnastics all around results."
Sports,"SCOTTISH Claymores, the Glasgow-based American football team of the NFL Europe League, have ceased operations after 10 seasons. The league called it an economic decision to close down the only American football team in the UK."
Sports,"New England captain Jonny Wilkinson looks set to miss his country #39;s autumn games against Canada, South Africa and Australia as a result of his latest injury."
Sports,"Newcastle manager Graeme Souness accepted an apology from Craig Bellamy on Thursday, after the player muttered obscenities at the manager in a 1-1 draw Sunday against Charlton."
Sports,"Real Madrid is not planning to transfer Fernando Morientes, the club said in a statement Thursday, denying suggestions the striker was poised to move to Liverpool."
World,"US Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ivan  quot;Chip quot; Frederick is shown in a 2003 photo taken in Kuwait. Frederick, the highest ranking soldier charged in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 "
World,  Britain has agreed to a US request to redeploy British troops from southern Iraq to an area closer to Baghdad. The british defence secretary made the announcement in the House of Commons.
World,SUSILO Bambang Yudhoyono began his first day as Indonesia #39;s president yesterday by swearing in his Cabinet - a mix of experts and political appointees whom analysts said could push through 
World," EU commissioner designate Rocco Buttiglione sought on Thursday to defuse a row over controversial comments he made about homosexuals and women, offering to give up some powers in return for keeping the job."
World,"At least 28 lawmakers said they will not take part in talks on forming new government started by Lebanon #39;s president on Thursday, a day after the Cabinet of veteran Prime Minister Rafik Hariri resigned."
Business," A closely watched gauge of future  U.S. economic activity fell in September for the fourth  straight month after a stronger pace earlier in the year, a  private research firm said on Thursday."
Business," Home appliance maker Maytag Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MYG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MYG.N</A> on Thursday reported an 80 percent drop in  third quarter profit, hurt by higher steel and energy costs and  lower sales of its Hoover vacuums."
Sci/Tech,The UK government says that the severe decline in Britain's farmland bird populations is slowing down.
Sci/Tech,"AT T Corp. on Thursday reported a net loss of \$7.1 billion, or \$8.95 per share, for the third quarter of 2004, but that loss included asset re-evaluation and other charges of \$12.5 billion."
Sci/Tech,"NEC, Toshiba will put the next-generation DVD technology in desktops and laptops next year."
World," Give elderly voters in this up for grabs Philadelphia suburb an opportunity to air their fears about health care, and they will. But chances are the topic will quickly turn to Iraq instead."
Business,"Bachelor, Master and Post-Grad degrees online from accredited colleges and universities. Business, Education, IT, Healthcare, more. Browse by degree or program. Request info and get started today."
Business,"A strike at a General Motors plant in Germany began to squeeze the company #39;s European production Tuesday as a lack of parts halted two other factories, while thousands of "
Business,Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment.
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc. has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle financial and disclosure fraud charges, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday."
Business,There is some confusion about threats posed by the new search tool. Google says common sense is enough of a patch. By Thomas Claburn.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and watch maker Swatch are offering a smart wristwatch that receives news, sports, weather and other information using Microsoft #39;s MSN Direct broadcast technology."
Sci/Tech,Games publisher Rockstar is on the warpath after pirates leaked a copy of its forthcoming PS2 game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the internet.
Sci/Tech,"Since its IPO back in August, the search engine Google has seen its shares rise over 70 in a little over two months. Google shares closed Tuesday at \$147."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. #39;s chief executive believes it #39;s naive to suggest the software giant can eliminate all security vulnerabilities in its various products even though engineers are trying hard to do so.
Sci/Tech,"According to BayTSP, eDonkey/Overnet had an average of 2.54 million users per day in September while FastTrack had an average of 2.48 million."
Sports,"Scotland #39;s NFL Europe franchise has folded due to falling attendance, leaving the league with only one team outside of Germany."
World,"Britain #39;s Prince Harry was hit in the face with a camera during a scuffle with a photographer outside a London nightclub early Thursday, a royal official said."
World,Incoming European Commission (EC)President Jose Manuel Barroso said here Thursday that he was optimistic over securing European Parliament (EP) support next week for his proposed 25-member team of commissioners.
World," The 2004 US presidential election is set to smash all spending records according to an independent study, which estimates that more than a billion dollars will be spent on the race for the White House by election day."
Sports,"Andy Roddick searched out Carlos Moya in the throng of jumping, screaming Spanish tennis players, hoping to shake hands. Moya had just beaten Roddick 6-2, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (5) Sunday to clinch Spain #39;s second Davis "
World," Leading shares closed just above the gain line, after US indices regained some earlier losses and mining blue chips lent support, dealers said."
Sci/Tech, Texas Instruments Inc.  has begun developing a chip that could bring television shows to mobile phone screens in three years.
Sports,"England captain Jonny Wilkinson has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a haematoma in his right arm. The Newcastle fly-half looks certain to miss England #39;s game against Canada on 13 November, plus the "
World,"Aside from being  quot;shocked, quot; members of the ruling party were at a loss for words following the Constitutional Court ruling that the party #39;s capital relocation plan was  quot;unconstitutional."
World," Five people were killed and six wounded in India's northeastern state of Tripura by tribal separatists during a Hindu festival dedicated to the demon slaying goddess Durga, police said."
Sci/Tech," A proposed quarantine facility for Yellowstone National Park bison to eventually provide herd startups for Indian reservations and wildlife refuges is being considered, state officials say."
World, President Bush on Thursday signed into law a bill authorizing  #36;82 million in grants aimed at preventing suicide among young people.
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Sci/Tech, Texas Instruments Inc. has begun  developing a chip that could bring television shows to mobile  phone screens in three years.
Sci/Tech,The regional telecommunications company Qwest agreed Thursday to pay \$250 million to settle allegations that it improperly booked millions in revenue and that senior managers sought to cover it up.
Business," U.S. technology stocks rose on  Thursday as a strong quarterly earnings report from eBay Inc.,  the world's largest online market place, helped lift the Nasdaq  and Standard   Poor's 500 indexes."
Business," Visteon Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VC.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S.  auto parts maker, on Thursday posted a wider quarterly net loss  of  $1.36 billion, citing charges, and said it expects rising  material surcharges and its high cost structure to hurt results  for the rest of the year."
Business, Oil prices held near record peaks on  Thursday after a larger than expected decline in heating fuels  in the United States heightened fears of a winter supply  crunch.
Sci/Tech,The software juggernaut that conquered the desktop is racing to get Windows into your next car.
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai moved closer to winning his country's first presidential election, taking a substantial lead over his nearest rival with more than 60 percent of votes counted, according to official results."
Sports," Carmelo Anthony of the Denver  Nuggets was cited for possession of marijuana before boarding a  team flight, but the star forward said the drug was left in his  bag by a friend."
Sci/Tech," The world's whales, porpoises and dolphins have no standing to sue President Bush over the U.S."
Business,Police are called to Saudi banks as investors jostle to apply for shares in new mobile phone firm Ettihad Etisalat.
Business," Diversified manufacturer Textron Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXT.N</A> on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit and lifted  its full year earnings estimate on a strong performance by its  Cessna business jet division, sending its shares up nearly 5  percent."
Business,US Airways' pilots' union ratified a new labor contract Thursday that will cut their base pay by 18 percent and save the airline \$300 million a year.
World," With the insurgency in Iraq showing no signs of abating as US election day nears, the British government agreed to a request to redeploy 850 crack troops to a volatile area to the west of Baghdad."
Sci/Tech," Fingerprint sensors, gadgets to pry open doors and transmitters to spy on unsuspecting targets were among the wizardry on show at the opening of Italy's biggest technology fair on Thursday."
Business," Factories in the U.S. Mid Atlantic  region rebounded in October, a survey showed on Thursday, but  employment measures declined and the outlook for the future  slid sharply."
World," Substantial threats to the integrity of the U.S. presidential election remain despite an improvement in election practices since 2000, an international delegation of election observers reported on Thursday."
Sports, Venus Williams came through a stiff test  against Serbian schoolgirl Ana Ivanovic on Thursday to book her  place in the Zurich Challenge quarter finals.
Business," Oil prices remained stubbornly above 54 dollars, creeping up towards new record summits on worries of a winter supply crunch after a fifth straight weekly fall in US heating fuel stockpiles."
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc., the regional telecommunications company, agreed Thursday to pay \$250 million to settle allegations that it engaged in  quot;massive financial fraud quot; by improperly booking \$3."
Business,"A widely watched barometer of future economic activity edged lower in September for the fourth month in a row, suggesting a slowing in economic growth, a private research group reported Thursday."
Business," Martha Stewart #39;s lawyers want the home decorating icon #39;s conviction overturned, saying her trial was  quot;unfair quot; because prosecutors failed to make sure the jury understood she was not charged with insider trading."
Business,"Cardiovascular device maker Guidant Corp. (GDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said quarterly net profit rose 19 percent, helped by cost-cutting and "
Business,US Treasury prices initially slipped and then made a slight recovery after the Philadelphia Federal Reserve #39;s business activity index showed surprising strength.
Business,"A export surge has thrust the Canadian economy into high gear and it is running at close to full capacity, the Bank of Canada said on Thursday, explaining its move to "
Sci/Tech," Texas Instruments Inc. expects to roll out cellphones capable of showing live high definition television in the US by 2007, Chief Executive Rich Templeton said Thursday in an interview on CNBC."
Sci/Tech,"Music, always big in Grand Theft Auto titles, will be front and centre in the upcoming Rockstar Games title Grant Theft Auto: San Andreas."
Sci/Tech,"Following Sony #39;s surprising exit from the US PDA handheld market earlier this summer, three other companies have announced their intentions to withdraw from the US handheld market."
Sci/Tech,"NEC, Toshiba will put the next-generation DVD technology in desktops and laptops next year. NEC plans to start selling desktop PCs equipped with HD-DVD (High Definition/High Density-DVD) drives at the end of 2005, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung has developed the world #39;s first five-megapixel camera phone. It can also function as a camcorder. (Oh, the espionage... -- Ed.).  quot;South Korea #39;s Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it had developed the "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 21, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Computer Associates International Inc. yesterday reported a 6 increase in revenue during its second fiscal quarter but posted a \$94 million loss after paying to settle government investigations into the company."
Business," Factories in the U.S. Mid Atlantic region rebounded in October, a survey showed on Thursday, but employment measures declined and the outlook for the future slid sharply."
Sports, The Red Sox and their long beleaguered fan are savoring their moment of baseball history. The Sox clobbered the Yankees 10 to 3 to win their first American League Championship since 1986.
Sports,down to walk-off home runs. St. Louis won the first two contests at Busch. when Jeff Kent belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth.
Sports,THE calamity-prone Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will be the centre of more derision from Gunners fans after his two horrendous blunders cost the English giants an important win in a 2-2 draw with Panathinaikos in Athens.
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - The Scottish Claymores, an NFL Europe franchise, folded Thursday due to decreasing attendance."
Sports,The Court of Arbitration for Sport today announced it had rejected a South Korean appeal to reduce Hamm to the silver and give the all-around Olympic gold to a gymnast who lost because of a scoring error.
Sports,Andy Robinson tonight refused to rule new England captain Jonny Wilkinson out of next month #39;s Twickenham Tests - despite the World Cup hero suffering fresh injury misery.
Sci/Tech," Election Day is less than two weeks away, but so far technology has yet to make more than the occasional cameo appearance on either presidential candidate's priority list."
World,"A US military judge in Baghdad sentenced Staff Sergeant Ivan Chip #39; #39; Frederick to eight years in jail for abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib prison, a US Army spokesman said by telephone from the Iraqi capital."
World,"Rescue workers and Japanese troops waded through sludge Thursday to search for victims of mudslides in Japan #39;s deadliest typhoon in over a decade that ripped across the country, killing 63 and leaving 25 missing."
World,"Russia #39;s once mighty armed forces are riddled with Clockwork Orange-style sadism where senior soldiers subject their junior colleagues to vicious beatings, torture, sexual violence and death threats, a report claimed yesterday."
World,"GAZA CITY, Oct 21 (AFP) - An Israeli man and two Palestinian militants were killed Thursday in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip, sources on both sides said."
Sci/Tech, IBM ThinkPad G41 gets latest mobile processor; T42 gets processor upgrade and better connectivity.
Sci/Tech,"The highly anticipated GTA title, San Adreas, has been leaked according to Rockstar Games the creator of the game. The proper authorities are investigating the theft and are continuing to investigate all "
World,Delhi says it will join three-way talks with Assam and separatists to end violence in the north-eastern state.
Sci/Tech," Fingerprint sensors, gadgets to pry open  doors and transmitters to spy on unsuspecting targets were  among the wizardry on show at the opening of Italy's biggest  technology fair on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Thanks to a new chip Texas Instruments Inc. is developing, your favorite TV show someday will come to the cell phone nearest to you."
Sci/Tech,The software juggernaut that conquered the desktop is racing to get Windows into your next car.
Sci/Tech,Device will capture high-resolution still images and video--and it still makes phone calls.
Business," The dollar fell to new multi month  lows on Thursday as a deepening sense of gloom over bulging  U.S. deficits outweighed better than expected economic data,  analysts said."
Business," Pilots at US Airways on Thursday  ratified a concession package that includes pay cuts of 18  percent, a decrease in company contributions to their  retirement plan and increased productivity."
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue adds ""innovaton center"" to its China Research Lab to develop technology catering to small and midsize businesses."
Sci/Tech,The software juggernaut that conquered the desktop is racing to get Windows into your next car.
Sci/Tech,"Networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. said that it intends to buy Perfigo Inc. for \$74 million in cash, boosting the company's efforts to secure network ""endpoints"" and protect them from worms, viruses and hacking."
Business,"Denver-based Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) has agreed to a pay \$250 million fine to settle a wide-ranging fraud investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Associated Press reported Thursday."
Business,"Attorneys for Martha Stewart have appealed her conviction before the US Court of Appeals in New York, claiming her trial was unfair and tainted."
Business,The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia #39;s gauge of manufacturing in the region rose to 28.5 in October from 13.4 the month before.
Business," The queue of newly jobless Americans shrank last week, providing a dose of good news to the labor market. The number of new claims for unemployment benefits tumbled 25,000 to a seasonally "
Business,"Australia #39;s Computershare has agreed to buy EquiServe of the United States for US\$292 million (\$423 million), making it the largest US share registrar and driving its shares up by a third."
Sci/Tech,"A new top-of-the-range Pentium M processor has been introduced by Intel: model 765, which clocks 2.1GHz, with a 400 MHz system bus and 2MB of Level 2 cache."
Sci/Tech,Texas Instruments reported Thursday that it is developing a single chip for digital TV that will bring broadcast signals to cell phones.
Sci/Tech, Optware Corp. in Japan (www.optware.co.jp/english) has come out with a prototype of what it calls the world #39;s first holographic recording disc for reliable recording and playback of digital movies.
Sci/Tech," Scientists in Saskatoon are set to unveil a synchrotron on Friday, a state of the art research facility and Canada #39;s largest science project in 30 years."
Sci/Tech,"com October 21, 2004, 7:42 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,CHELSEA virtually assured its place in the next round of the Champions League yesterday while calamity-prone goalkeeper Jens Lehmann cost Arsenal a point.
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna was suspended Thursday by UEFA after failing a drug test back in August."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Faisalabad, Oct. 21 : Pakistan scored 256 for the loss of eight wickets on the second day of the Faisalabad test."
Sci/Tech, South Korea's Samsung Electronics unveiled a new semiconductor chip that it says uses new technology to greatly enhance the quality of images on handset display panels.
World,"Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ivan  quot;Chip quot; Frederick, 38, of Buckingham, Va., was sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday for his role in the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison."
World,The Iraq war entered a dangerous new phase today as 850 armoured British troops were ordered to the troubled heart of the country for a massive crackdown on terrorists.
Sports,"Now, the single biggest postseason flop in baseball history does not belong to the Red Sox, who pass the uncontested title to the Yankees."
Business," Nucor Corp., one of the largest U.S.  steel producers, on Thursday reported a more than 25 fold  increase in quarterly profit due to high steel prices, and said  it expected demand to remain strong next year."
World, The African Union's peace talks on the crisis in the western Sudanese region of Darfur opened in the presence of delegates from the Khartoum government and two rebel groups.
World, Former Yugoslav President Slobodan  Milosevic made a passionate appeal to judges to allow him to  defend himself at his trial Thursday but prosecutors said he  was not fit enough and was thwarting progress.
Business,"Merck said lost Vioxx sales and estimated customer returns totaled \$492 million in the third quarter, and the recall slashed net income by about \$553 million."
Business,Qwest Communications International Inc. agreed to pay \$250 million in two installments to settle a two-and-a-half-year investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 21 (newratings.com) - The US leading economic indicators declined for the fourth consecutive month in September this year indicating sluggish economic growth going into 2005."
Business,  Third quarter revenue fell 7 percent at Janus Capital Group Inc. as assets under management and investment management fees fell.
Sci/Tech,Texas Instruments is prepping a new single-chip solution designed to bring live broadcast television to mobile phones and other portable devices.
Sci/Tech, quot;We cannot avoid this question any longer. It is very likely that treatment of VoIP will have some of the farthest reaching consequences of anything this commission 
World,"MIAMI, Oct 21 (AFP) - Known as the capital of Cuban exiles, Miami was abuzz Thursday with news of President Fidel Castro #39;s accident, with many Cuban-Americans bemoaning that the communist leader only fell on his face, and not from power."
World,DUBLIN (AFP) - A joint appeal for the release of Dublin-born humanitarian aid worker Margaret Hassan kidnapped in Iraq was issued by the Irish and Palestinian foreign ministers.
World,"KABUL: With over half the votes counted by Thursday, Hamid Karzai was on course to win Afghanistan #39;s first democratic presidential election, the climax of momentous change brought by the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States."
Sci/Tech,"Aluminum, the stuff of cans, explodes in its nano form. A small start-up has decided to harness that property."
World," Russia's energy and rail transport industries are prime for investment by Western investors, the head of U.S. manufacturing and financial giant General Electric Co. said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Simone Marstiller, Florida's chief information officer, will be online to answer your questions about the challenges facing her office. Filter columnist Cynthia L. Webb will moderate."
Sports,"Val Ackerman resigned as president of the WNBA, a position she has held since the league started in 1996."
Business,"Production of Vauxhall cars will resume on Sunday following disruption caused by a shortage of components because of a strike by workers in Germany, it was announced tonight."
Business,Shareholders in Santander Central Hispano on Thursday approved the euro13 billion (US\$16.4 billion) takeover of Abbey National of Britain.
Business,"The Labor Department said the number of workers on the nation #39;s unemployment rolls dipped slightly in the week of October 9, the latest period for which the data is available."
Sci/Tech,"Jupiter Research analyst Michael Gartenberg said that smart watches take advantage of  quot;invisible space, quot; items you carry with you that don #39;t take up any extra space."
Sci/Tech,"A fertility technique that repairs a woman #39;s faulty eggs using DNA transferred from elsewhere in her body has led to the births of 20 children, scientists have revealed."
Sports,"It may be early in the Big East Conference race, but the winner of Thursday night #39;s Syracuse-West Virginia game (7:30 pm ET, ESPN) will be the favorite and control its own destiny in terms "
World,"Britain, France, and Germany to offer Iran nuclear technology if it ends uranium enrichment efforts. Agence France-Presse reports that Britain, France and Germany are  quot;ready to promise Iran nuclear technology "
World,Britain is sending 850 troops from the famous Black Watch regiment and supporting units from the south of the country to a position close to the Iraqi capital - a request that has led to protests 
World,Prince Harry has been hit in the face with a camera and cut a photographer #39;s lip as he pushed it away outside a nightclub in London #39;s West End.
World,"  President Emile Lahoud appointed staunchly pro Syrian politician Omar Karami as prime minister on Thursday and asked him to form the next government, replacing billionaire Rafik Hariri in a move that consolidates Syria #39;s hold on "
World,The office of Russia #39;s chief military prosecutor says a report into alleged abuse of Russian army conscripts does not correspond to reality.
World,"With more than half the ballots counted, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai appeared Thursday to have won by a landslide, the BBC reported."
World," Shareholders of Spain's largest bank, Banco Santander Central (SCH), overwhelmingly approved the 8.5 billion pound (12.3 billion euro, 15.3 billion dollar) takeover of British mortgage bank Abbey National."
Business," Investment banks are in the midst of  the annual fight for bragging rights as the biggest dealmakers  of the year, but this time the rankings    a key factor in  winning new business    are under intense scrutiny."
Business," The storm over the U.S. insurance  industry took a new turn Thursday when American International  Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> said a federal grand jury is investigating  products it sold that companies might have used to massage  earnings."
World," Cuban President Fidel Castro tripped and  fractured his left knee and right arm in a tumble captured on  live television, the government said on Thursday."
Business,"NEW YORK JPMorgan Chase, the second-largest US bank, has surprised Wall Street with a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings. The bank, which reported the result on Wednesday, attributed the weaker performance to poor results in fixed-income trading."
Business,"Guidant Corp., a maker of cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators, said Thursday that third-quarter earnings, excluding items, rose on slightly higher sales to beat Wall Street expectations."
Sci/Tech,"com. Intel on Wednesday added a faster Pentium M processor to its Centrino chip-set bundle for laptops. The Pentium M 765 runs at 2.1GHz, packs 2MB of Level 2 cache, and uses Intel #39;s power-saving technologies to extend battery life, said Intel."
Sci/Tech,"in which the hacker gained access to the private information of 600,000 clients and workers in California #39;s In-Home Supportive Services program "
Sci/Tech,"Device will capture high-resolution still images and video--and it still makes phone calls. Samsung Electronics will begin selling a cell phone that includes a 5-megapixel digital camera, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"Following the ubiquitous images of U2 gyrating to their new single  quot;Vertigo quot; in a TV spot for Apple #39;s iPod and iTunes, the band and the corporation are set to announce that they #39;ve partnered to release a special-edition iPod pre-loaded with U2 music this "
Sports,The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland made that announcement today. Hamm received gold in the gymnastics all-around at the Athens Olympics.
Sports,"Arsenal Football Club boss Arsene Wenger has backed his under-fire keeper Jens Lehmann after a poor display in Europe. Speaking to Arsenal official website, Wenger said: When the goalkeeper concedes goals he gets criticised."
Sports,Romania #39;s broadcasting watchdog admonished three television stations Thursday for broadcasting a porn star #39;s claim that she had sex with Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu and that the player had used cocaine in the past.
Sports,"The NFL Europe League has pulled the plug on the Scottish Claymores in favour of another German team. The Claymores have been part of the NFLEL since 1995, posting an average attendance of 10,799."
World,"  Britain #39;s Prince Harry was hit in the face with a camera during a scuffle with a photographer outside a London nightclub early Thursday, a royal official said."
World, Never heard of Sanjiu? Bluestar? Baosteel? Minmetals? You soon might.
Sports, Julien Clement of Switzerland shot a 7 under 64 Thursday to take the first round lead at the Madrid Open.
Sci/Tech, The fossil of what may be one of the earliest baby birds has been found in northeast China.
Sci/Tech,"Deal has Big Blue handling data acquisition and delivery, customer service, financial processes for business information provider."
Sci/Tech,"Big Blue adds ""innovaton center"" to its China Research Lab to develop technology catering to small and midsize businesses."
Sci/Tech,"Irony alert: Game publisher is furious over stolen copy of ""Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,"" in which players steal lots of stuff."
Business,"The sluggish bond market took a toll on another Wall Street behemoth, as JPMorgan Chase reported a 13per cent drop in third-quarter earnings, far worse than Wall Street analysts had expected."
Business,"Primaris Airlines, a start-up US airline, plans to buy 20 7E7s and 20 737s, the Boeing Co. announced this morning. The deal still is being negotiated, Boeing said."
Business,"Semiconductor maker Analog Devices Inc. lowered its outlook for the fiscal fourth quarter Thursday, citing weak demand in September and October."
Sports,WASHINGTON : American Paul Hamm was celebrating what he hailed as a  quot;third victory quot; after being told by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that he could keep the Olympic gold medal he won in the men #39;s all-around gymnastics event in Athens.
World,The UK Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon says 850 British troops are to be sent to a US-controlled region of Iraq close to the capital.
World," Seven Italians are preparing to return to Libya next month, invited by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi 34 years after they were expelled along with thousands of others from the former North African colony."
Sports," If New Yorkers were not already aware  their beloved Yankees had completed the worst post season  collapse in Major League history, their media quickly reminded  them on Thursday."
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks slid lower on Thursday, pulled down by industrial bellwether Caterpillar Inc. , but technology shares remained higher after eBay Inc.  posted strong earnings."
Sci/Tech,"Effort is part of industrywide movement to bring the brighter, energy-efficient screens to the mass market."
Sci/Tech,"Irony alert: Game publisher is furious over stolen copy of ""Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,"" in which players steal lots of stuff."
Business,"A US economic barometer weakened for the fourth straight month in September as oil prices surged, showing a loss of momentum heading to 2005, the Conference Board said today."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics will begin selling a mobile phone equipped with a 5-megapixel figital camera to Korean customers. The multi-function phone stores almost 100 minutes of video, works as "
Sci/Tech,"Executives at eBay apologized to frustrated customers who were frozen out of the online auction #39;s payment transaction service, which experienced at least five days of intermittent failures earlier this month."
Sci/Tech,"Following in the footsteps of other electronic giants, Sharp has decided to discontinue sales of its Zaurus SL-6000 in the US market, although the company will continue to support current users in the United States."
Sci/Tech,"Chinese palaeontologists say they have found feathers on the fossilised legs of a primitive bird, which back controversial theories that birds descended from four-limbed dinosaurs."
Sports,"Carmelo Anthony was cited for marijuana possession before getting on a team flight last week, but the Denver Nuggets #39; star says the drug was left in his backpack by a friend."
Sports,Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has accepted Craig Bellamy #39;s apology after their training ground bust-up - but warned the striker he has to play by his rules.
World, The Bush administration chose Thursday to urge change in Fidel Castro's Cuba rather than speculate on the health of its aging leader.
World,British Defense Secretary Geoff Hoon told the British Parliament on Thursday that the government has agreed to a US request to redeploy British troops in Iraq to relieve American forces.
World,The incoming European Commission president has proposed redefining the duties of controversial conservative justice commissioner Rocco Buttiglione.
World,"The African Union has agreed to expand its peacekeeping force in Sudan #39;s Darfur region. The move comes as the Sudanese government begins peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria, with Darfur #39;s two rebels groups."
World," Military ruled Myanmar will stick to its plans for gradual democratization despite the abrupt appointment of a new prime minister believed to hold a hard line in dealing with the country's political reform movement, Foreign Minister Nyan Win said Thursday."
Business,"The number of new people claiming for jobless benefits in the United States declined sharply last week, a sign that the recovery in the US labor marketmay be strengthening."
Business,"Sanofi-Aventis SA on Thursday said revenue rose 10.7 percent in the third quarter, as the company posted its first results since its creation from a tie-up between two French drug makers."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has announced the latest version of its Centrino mobile processor family, the Pentium M 765, which offers 2 MB of Level 2 cache and a 400-MHz system bus."
Sci/Tech,"For years, the competition in the search business has focused on finding things on the Web quickly and accurately. And Google has been widely perceived as the winner."
Sci/Tech,"  The fossil of what may be one of the earliest baby birds has been found in northeast China. The fossil, estimated at 121 million years old, is curled up as though still in its shell."
World," Tahseen Ali Hassan pleaded with kidnappers Thursday to release his wife, the director of the aid agency CARE International in Iraq."
World,"Prince Harry has long been known as the wilder of Prince Charles #39; and the late Princess Diana #39;s two handsome sons, smoking marijuana, drinking while still underage and frequenting London #39;s trendiest nightclubs."
World,PARIS The French prime minister has expressed concern about the loss of a bag containing explosives at Paris #39; main airport. The bag containing plastic explosives disappeared during a dog training exercise at Charles de Gaulle airport on Friday.
Business,"Despite technical setbacks, the online business is stronger than ever Also: Kazaa loses its foothold as most popular music download site   hellip;. Sharp electronics moves away from U.S. market   hellip;. and more."
Business," Xerox Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XRX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XRX.N</A> on Thursday said  third quarter net income rose 39 percent as it cut costs and  the sales of its more profitable color digital printers  improved."
Sci/Tech,"A 121 million-year-old baby bird,  fossilized while still curled in its egg, has been found in China."
Sci/Tech,B2B e-commerce specialist Global Exchange Services agrees to buy IBMs Electronic Data Interchange and Business Exchange Services divisions.
Sci/Tech,IBM Research will underwrite 20 research projects with grants under its Shared University Research Program.
Sci/Tech,"Aluminum, the stuff of cans, explodes in its nano form. A small start-up has decided to harness that property."
World," The European Union on Thursday warned four countries  #151; Germany, Italy, Portugal and Greece  #151; that they risked violating budget rules next year if they do not further cut deficits."
World, Political parties and civil rights activists have brought a wealth of lawsuits on voting issues before the Nov. 2 U.S. presidential election even gets under way.
Business," The pilots union at US Airways Group  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIR.N</A> on Thursday approved a  $300 million concession  package, including pay cuts of 18 percent, to help the ailing  carrier survive its second bankruptcy in two years."
Business, Chocolate maker Hershey Foods Corp.  on Thursday posted a higher than expected 16 percent rise in quarterly profit and said it will get into the cookie business.
Sports,IOC President Jacques Rogge pressed Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi to encourage fund-raising and public awareness ahead of the 2006 Turin Olympics.
Sports, Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye has a small tear in the ligament of his right ankle and won't play Sunday against Tampa Bay.
World," With more than half the ballots in Afghanistan's presidential election counted and outright triumph virtually assured for incumbent Hamid Karzai, attention turned to when the winner can be declared and how the losers will react."
Business," Children's cable TV channels owned  by Viacom Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VIAb.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VIAb.N</A> and Disney Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> have agreed to  settle allegations they violated federal advertising  restrictions for children's programing, U.S. regulators said on  Thursday."
Business,Shareholders in Spain's Banco Santander Central Hispano approve the takeover of UK bank Abbey.
World,"Armed insurgents opened fire on a bus full of civilians and drove a car bomb into a national guard checkpoint in northern Iraq this morning, killing 20 Iraqis in the latest "
Business,And justice for all: Martha Stewart #39;s legal defense team requested that a federal appeals court overturn her conviction for lying to federal investigators regarding the sale of her ImClone Systems (nasdaq: IMCL - news - people ) stock in 2001.
Business,A Las Vegas-based startup air carrier plans to be the US launch customer for Boeing Co. #39;s new 7E7  quot;Dreamliner quot; twin-engine jet.
Sci/Tech,"October 21, 2004 - While Nintendo #39;s home consoles tend to see only one (or at most two) versions of the company #39;s most famous franchises, Game Boy Advance is different."
Sports,"If New Yorkers were not already aware their beloved Yankees had completed the worst post-season collapse in Major League history, their media quickly reminded them on Thursday."
World,Turkey #39;s downward trend on the Corruption Perceptions Index over the last four years has stopped. Its grade rose from 3.1 to 3.2 this year.
Business,"Qwest neither admitted nor denied guilt, but in accordance with the judgment promised not to violate federal securities laws in the future."
Business,"Children #39;s cable TV channels owned by Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Disney Corp. (DIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) have agreed to settle allegations they violated "
Business," Long term mortgage rates fell again this week to the lowest level in six months, Freddie Mac reported Thursday."
Business,"Caesars Entertainment Inc.(CZR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a rise in third-quarter profit as Las Vegas hotels filled up and Atlantic City properties squeaked out a profit that was unexpected by the company."
Sci/Tech,"With the game set in the early 1990 #39;s, the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack will feature a large variety of tracks spanning the FM radio dial of the West Coast during this particularly influential period in American music and culture."
Sci/Tech,"com October 20, 2004, 9:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sci/Tech," Retailers that saw impressive growth in year over year online sales during last year's holiday season should not look for the same results this year, according to estimates by Forrester Research."
Sports,"GLASGOW, Oct 21 (SW) - Celtic manager martin ONeill remained positive and hopeful after last nights 3-0 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk, admitting everything was still possible."
Sci/Tech," Korean based Samsung Electronics announced Wednesday that it will sell a new multifunction mobile phone, the SCH S250, equipped with a 5 megapixel digital camera. The new phone will be available to Korean customers later this month."
Sci/Tech," Intel announced Wednesday the latest member of its Centrino mobile processor family, the Pentium M 765 chip. The 765 now is the company's flagship mobile processor for consumer and business notebooks, according to IDC analyst Alan Promisel."
World,"The exiled former president of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, angrily denied accusations on Wednesday that he was fomenting violence in his homeland and accused Haiti #39;s interim leader of brutally suppressing dissent."
Sci/Tech," In the hype of the CRM boom a few years ago,  sales force automation software seemed largely forgotten. Though not quite a dinosaur, it certainly was not a hot topic."
Sci/Tech," If NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) fireballs into Earth's atmosphere on its own, the reentry of that massive orbiting observatory violates the space agency's own safety standard."
Sci/Tech," The 10 nations with the largest ""ecological footprint,"" according to a study by the conservation organization WWF."
Sci/Tech," There are some questions    that have curdled the brains of hominids ever since they developed the power    to ponder. Questions like  quot;what is the nature of evil? quot; or  quot;what    caused the Cambrian explosion? quot; not to mention Freud's famous stumper,     quot;what does a woman want? quot;"
World,"HAVANA (AP) -- Cuban President Fidel Castro tripped on a step and tumbled to the ground after leaving the stage at a graduation ceremony, fracturing a knee and arm but quickly returning to say that he was all in one piece.''."
Sports,Former champion Venus Williams was pushed to two tiebreakers over two hours by 16-year-old qualifier Ana Ivanovic of Serbia-Montenegro before reaching the Swisscom Challenge quarterfinals Thursday.
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc., the regional telecommunications company, agreed Thursday to pay \$250 million to settle allegations that it engaged in  quot;massive financial fraud quot; by improperly booking \$3."
Business,"The US Index of Leading Economic Indicators, a key gauge of where the nation #39;s economy is headed, fell for the fourth time in a row last month, according to a report Thursday."
Business,"Alaska Air Group, the parent of Alaska Airlines, on Thursday reported a quarterly profit, even as high fuel prices cut into earnings at rival carriers."
Sci/Tech,The M 765 is made using Intel #39;s newest 90 nm process. It will begin shipping immediately in Centrino-based consumer and business devices.
Sci/Tech,The United States was set to bring its call for a total ban on human cloning back to the UN on Thursday as the world community again struggled for consensus on the divisive issue.
Sci/Tech,"com October 21, 2004, 10:50 AM PT. A stolen copy of the latest sequel in one of the top-selling video game series of all time began circulating on the Web late Wednesday, the second high-profile game theft in a week."
Sci/Tech,"Two months after the heavily hyped release of Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the company has exceeded its delivery projections for individual users and small businesses."
Sports," Carlos Beltran was a star long before he joined the Houston Astros. He was smacking homers and scoring runs for awful teams in Kansas City for years. His glove dazzled minor league scouts in Wilmington and Wichita before that. And his speed was evident even as a schoolboy in Puerto Rico. Still, this postseason has provided a showcase for Beltran unlike any other."
World, The race to save the British Grand Prix descended into acrimony with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone issuing a libel writ against Jackie Stewart.
Business," Stocks may come under pressure this  week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax  season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in  the dollar will also be closely watched."
Sports, Quarterbacks Dan Marino and Steve Young and wide receiver Michael Irvin are among nine first time nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sports," ""Miracle Workers."" So proclaimed The  Boston Globe on Thursday after the Red Sox    baseball's  perennial also rans    finally brought down the ""Evil Empire,""  taking a giant step toward their first World Series title in 86  years by ousting the New York Yankees in dramatic fashion."
Business," Connecticut has issued 35 subpoenas in  recent days to insurance companies and brokers doing business  in the state, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said on  Thursday."
Business," Business travel by air is likely to  increase by about 10 percent in 2005 after an initial recovery  in 2004 but the uptick is seen aiding mainly low cost carriers,  a U.S. industry survey released on Thursday found."
Sci/Tech," Surplus stockpiles of  semiconductors ballooned 38 percent to  $1.1 billion in the  third quarter, according to preliminary estimates by market  research firm iSuppli."
Business," Connecticut has issued 35 subpoenas in recent days to insurance companies and brokers doing business in the state, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said on Thursday."
Sports," ""Miracle Workers."" So proclaimed The Boston Globe on Thursday after the Red Sox    baseball's perennial also rans    finally brought down the ""Evil Empire,"" taking a giant step toward their first World Series title in 86 years by ousting the New York Yankees in dramatic fashion."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Plus: Sun expands pay-as-you go supercomputing...SGI works on Linux performance software...Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung."
Sci/Tech,Rapid growth of the country's cell phone market has companies dreaming of a speed-dial to success. But the risks are high.\
Sci/Tech,"If you've been clicking ""remind me later"" for those pesky update windows, Apple's closing its music store to you."
Sci/Tech,"Niro 400 package offers easy setup and good audio, but falls short on surround sound."
Business,Federal regulators reached consent decrees with Viacom and Disney on Thursday for violating the rules limiting the amount and type of commercials the networks aired on children #39;s #39; TV shows.
Business,  Lawyers for Martha Stewart have told a federal appeals court that she suffered a  quot;fundamentally unfair quot; trial at the hands of prosecutors who incorrectly suggested she was accused of insider trading.
Business,"The Bank of Canada remained vague Thursday about how quickly interest rates will continue to rise, while a separate report suggested the economy is poised to enjoy strong gains in the year ahead."
World, A powerful Islamic organization alleged Thursday that officials were abusing a new law banning religious symbols from schools by expelling Muslim girls who were wearing printed bandannas  #151; not Islamic head scarves.
World, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit announced that he and intelligence chief Omar Suleiman intend to visit Israel next month to discuss bilateral issues as well as the Israeli Palestinian conflict.
Business, A drop in U.S. jobless claims in the  latest week and an upward spurt in a regional manufacturing  index signaled continued growth for the U.S. economy at the  start of the fourth quarter.
Business," AT T Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=T.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">T.N</A>, the No. 3 U.S.  telephone company, on Thursday reported a  $7.1 billion  third quarter loss due to  $12.5 billion in charges for cutting  asset values and jobs as it retreats from consumer services."
Sci/Tech,"General Kofi Annan on Thursday endorsed scientific studies that involve the cloning of human embryos, differing with the Bush administration #39;s push for a treaty to ban such research."
Sci/Tech,"Not content with being the top of the top 500 with its Earth Simulator, NEC has surpassed itself with its new creation - the SX-8."
Sports,"In the wee hours of last Sunday morning, when the nation #39;s collective clicker had long since abandoned the Yankees-Red Sox debacle "
Sports,"LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The last battle of the Athens Summer Olympics is over. The dispute over who won the men #39;s all-around gymnastics Gold Medal has been resolved, at least officially."
Sports,"Is This the Week the Patriots #39; Streak Ends? New England Favored by 6 1/2 Points Over Jets. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sandwiched in a sack by New York Jets linebacker Sam Cowart "
Business,"Alaska Air Group Inc. posted third-quarter net income of \$79.2 million, or \$2.94 per share, which compares with \$40.7 million, or \$1."
World,"Heavily armored, elite British troops will move closer to Baghdad, allowing US forces to redeploy and ratchet up operations against militants in Falluja and other rebellion-stoked cities."
Business," A federal grand jury is investigating  products American International Group Inc. sold that companies  might have used to make their earnings look better, AIG, the  world's largest insurer by market value, said on Thursday."
World,"An Israeli aircraft fires a missile at a vehicle in the Gaza Strip, killing two people, Palestinian officials say."
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices Inc. next week plans to unveil a sub-\$300 PC for the developing world as the company tries to get a jump on a potentially enormous market.
Sci/Tech,"If you've been clicking ""remind me later"" for those update windows, Apple's closing its music store to you."
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc., the fourth-largest US local-telephone provider, agreed to pay \$250 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission allegations that it "
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. (TN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US telephone company, on Thursday reported a \$7.1 billion third-quarter loss due to \$12."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday, Intel took the wraps off of a speedier version of its Pentium M, the heart of the company #39;s wireless notebook platform for unwired professionals, aka Centrino."
Sci/Tech,"GENEVA Oct 21, 2004 - Humanity #39;s reliance on fossil fuels, the spread of cities, the destruction of natural habitats for farmland and over-exploitation of the oceans are destroying Earth #39;s ability to sustain life, the environmental group WWF warned in a "
Sci/Tech,"A stolen copy of the latest sequel in one of the top-selling video game series of all time began circulating on the Web late Wednesday, the second high-profile game theft in a week."
Sports,Jenson Button says he can thrive with BAR in 2005 despite his bitter contract dispute with the Formula One team. Button agreed to join Williams next season but was told he must stay with BAR by the contract recognition board.
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy could still face a UEFA ban after his alleged elbow on Sparta Prague defender Pavel Pergl. The United striker thought he had escaped when the referee cleared him of misconduct in Tuesdays game.
World,"backed interim leader Hamid Karzai was nearing victory in Afghanistans presidential vote, election officials said, as the number of ballots counted passed the half way mark."
Business,New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has broadened his probe into insurance brokerage fees to include life and health insurance company practices.
Business,Merck  amp; Co. profits plunged in the third quarter in the wake of the recall of its Vioxx arthritis drug and Eli Lilly  amp; Co.
Business," Interest rates are up and are likely going higher but don #39;t lock in that variable rate mortgage, experts advised Tuesday after the Bank of Canada raised interest rates a further quarter point."
Business,"Santander, Spain - Shareholders of Spain #39;s largest bank, Banco Santander Central, on Thursday approved the 8,5-billion takeover of British mortgage bank Abbey National."
World,"troops to monitor renewed fighting in Darfur, where 1.5 million people have been driven from their homes. Ethiopia and Chad to the talks in the Nigerian capital, which analysts say have little chance of success."
Business,"I wish I weren #39;t old enough to remember the old Who classic,  quot;Pictures of Lily, quot; and I #39;m sure the management at Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) would like to forget the last few weeks."
Business,"VAUXHALL lost more than 115 million last year, twice as much as it lost the previous year. The company blamed the competitive car market."
Business,"TWO of the greatest names in the British china industry look set to merge after Waterford Wedgwood said it is in talks to take over Royal Doulton, the ailing Stokeon-Trent porcelain maker."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft says it has distributed about 106 million copies of its major security update for the Windows XP operating system. Microsoft completed work on the update 
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Sci/Tech,"What #39;s one of Steve Ballmer #39;s biggest headaches? It #39;s not Linux or security breaches. It #39;s piracy, the Microsoft CEO said Wednesday."
Sports,"NEW YORKJust three outs from getting swept out of the American League championship series three nights earlier, the Red Sox finally humbled the dreaded Yankees, winning Game Seven in a 10-3 shocker on Wednesday night to become the first major league "
Sports, The race to save the British Grand Prix descended into acrimony with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone issuing a libel writ against Jackie Stewart.
World,"Interim leader Hamid Karzai nudged closer to victory in Afghanistan #39;s landmark presidential poll with nearly two-thirds of the vote counted, officials said Thursday."
Business,American International Group said a federal grand jury is investigating products it sold that companies might have used to massage earnings.
Business," Online retailer Amazon.com Inc  on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit, fueled by strong international sales and its free shipping offer."
Sports, Defensive coordinator Jerry Gray signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.
Sports, A college student died Thursday of a head injury suffered in a clash between police officers and a crowd of Red Sox fans who poured into the streets outside Fenway Park to celebrate their team's victory over the New York Yankees.
Sports," Andre Agassi breezed past fellow American Vince Spadea 6 1, 6 3 Thursday night to reach the quarterfinals in the Madrid Masters."
Business," Online retailer Amazon.com Inc  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMZN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMZN.O</A> on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit, fueled  by strong international sales and its free shipping offer."
Business," The tech driven Nasdaq Composite Index  got a 1 percent boost on Thursday on gains in the semiconductor  sector, but the blue chip Dow ended down slightly after  Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A> warned about higher steel prices and  other costs."
Business, Oil prices held near record peaks on  Thursday after a larger than expected decline in heating fuels  in the United States heightened fears of a winter supply  crunch.
Business," Gilead Sciences Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GILD.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GILD.O</A> on  Thursday reported higher quarterly net profit on increased  sales of its HIV drugs."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices eased on  Thursday but a warning on oil from a top Federal Reserve  official moderated the downward tug from strong regional  manufacturing figures.
World,In Terrorism and Security daily update: Europeans offer nuclear technology if Tehran ends uranium enrichment efforts.
Business,"The investigation of insurance industry practices launched by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer isn #39;t just spreading to include more insurers, it has set off a frenzy of scrutiny nationwide, from California to Connecticut."
Business,10/21/04- The assembly line began is rolling again at a General Motors plant in western Germany. More than two-thirds of the workers there have decided to end a 6-day walkout protesting the threat of job cuts.
Business,Caesars Entertainment Inc. on Thursday posted a rise in third-quarter profit as Las Vegas hotels filled up and Atlantic City properties squeaked out a profit that was unexpected by the company.
Business,"  Martha Stewart, trying to clear her tarnished name even as she serves a prison term, claims in her appeal that her trial was tainted by  quot;a barrage quot; of unfair suggestions that she was charged with insider trading."
Sci/Tech,"com. In a retreat from the US PDA market, where it once was a dominant player, Sharp Electronics reported Wednesday that it is cutting back on its PDA offerings in the US retail market."
Sports, Former All Star shortstop Chris Speier was hired by the Chicago Cubs as their third base coach Thursday.
Sports,"Shooed the ghosts of the Bambino and the Iron Horse and the Yankee Clipper and the Mighty Mick, on his 73rd birthday, no less, and turned Yankee Stadium into a morgue."
Sports,Switzerland #39;s Julien Clement is the surprise leader of the Madrid Open golf tournament after carding a 7-under-par 64 on Thursday.
World," An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a vehicle traveling in the Gaza Strip late Thursday, killing two people including a senior Hamas member at the top of Israel's most wanted list, a spokesman for the militant group said."
World," Prince Harry scuffled with a paparazzi photographer outside a nightclub early Thursday, further feeding his growing public image as a rebellious party boy."
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon appeared to have locked up enough support Thursday to win a coming parliamentary vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan despite deepening fissures within the ruling Likud Party.
Sci/Tech," Graphics library and kernel functions are open to attack, but the current Linux kernel addresses the problems."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. , the world's largest software maker, on Thursday said its first quarter profit climbed as personal computer sales and business demand fueled higher sales."
Sci/Tech, U.S. officials on Wednesday announced a tentative land swap that they say would enlarge an Alaska wildlife refuge but that critics charge would open up the area to oil and gas development.
Sci/Tech," A more refined analysis of the human genome, or book of life, shows people have fewer genes than previously thought, an international team of scientists said on Wednesday."
Business," Gilead Sciences Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GILD.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GILD.O</A> on  Thursday said its quarterly net profit rose 55 percent on  increased sales of its HIV drugs."
Sports, A college student died Thursday after suffering a head injury in a clash between police officers and a crowd of Red Sox fans who poured into the streets outside Fenway Park to celebrate their team's victory over the New York Yankees.
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Thursday  reported a sharp drop in quarterly net income due to weak sales  of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in Germany and  other key markets."
Business,"I was pretty amazed to see 3D graphics coming to mobile phones, and now it looks like TV is coming to them too! Texas Instruments has started work on a chip that "
Business," Coca Cola Co.  on Thursday reported a 24 percent drop in quarterly net income due to weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in Germany and other key markets."
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Thursday  reported a 24 percent drop in quarterly net income due to weak  sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in Germany  and other key markets."
Sci/Tech,"State officials warned California residents Wednesday to take preventative steps against ID theft after an unknown hacker gained access to a database at the University of California, Berkeley."
Sci/Tech,"Both Rockstar Games and Microsoft are in pursuit of the gaming robbers. While Microsoft has made it clear that it is  quot;aggressively pursuing the source of the illegal act, quot; Rockstar has "
Sci/Tech,"Beginning in December, NEC will rent out SX-8s for about \$11,000 per month. The single-node model, with up to eight CPUs, has a peak performance of 128 gigaflops."
Sports,"AP, October 21, 2004)   It #39;s not the kind of statement George Steinbrenner hoped to be making. The New York Yankees owner is congratulating the Boston Red Sox for their come from behind playoff victory over the Yankees."
Sci/Tech,"Search engine darling Google Inc. has patched a hole in its search engine the could have allowed malicious hackers to modify the content of the Google search results page or silently modify search results, but a new hole may have already appeared."
Sci/Tech,U.S. President George Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry both advocate universal access to broadband and stronger cybersecurity but the two candidates disagree in their approaches in answers given in a tech policy questionnaire released by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
World,"An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a vehicle traveling in the Gaza Strip late Thursday, killing two people including a senior Hamas member at the top of Israel's most-wanted list, a spokesman for the militant group said."
Business," Web search leader Google Inc. , in its first earnings report as a publicly held company, on Thursday posted a profit of  #36;52.0 million in the third quarter on strong Web search advertising."
World, Legal authorities in Britain faced an ethical dilemma over whether doctors should continue to prolong the life of a nine month old baby who suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday the United States would recognize the election of a Shiite Muslim government in Iraq provided the voting is free, fair and open."
Business," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>, the world's  largest software maker, on Thursday said its quarterly profit  climbed as sales rose, but the company's revenue forecast for  the current quarter fell below Wall Street estimates."
Business," Amazon.com Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMZN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMZN.O</A> on  Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit but its stock fell  more than 4 percent as the online retailer's results failed to  top Wall Street expectations."
Business," Web search leader Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>, in its first earnings report as a publicly held  company, on Thursday posted a profit of  $52.0 million in the  third quarter on strong Web search advertising."
Business," A federal grand jury is investigating  products sold by insurer American International Group Inc. that  companies might have used to make their earnings look better,  AIG said on Thursday."
Sports,"NEW DELHI: With regard to the safety of the Indian cricketers, High Commissioner Veena Sikri sent in a report to her MEA bosses. Sports ministry and the BCCI were brought into the picture."
Business," Merck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> and two other U.S.  drugmakers posted weak third quarter results on Thursday, hurt  by intensifying competition and the loss of sales from drugs  found to be potentially dangerous."
Business," Occidental Petroleum Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OXY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OXY.N</A>,  among the top U.S. oil and gas producers, on Thursday said  quarterly profit shot up 70 percent, spurred by the dramatic  rise in oil and gas prices in recent months."
Sports,New Zealand partially resurrected their stricken tour of Australia last night when they won the first of their three-match one-day series with a hair-raising two balls to spare.
Business,"Outgoing Kmart chief executive Julian Day is getting about \$90 million in stock options for his leadership at the discount chain, which emerged from bankruptcy in May."
World," Britain agreed on Thursday to send troops to dangerous areas near Baghdad, a politically perilous step for Prime Minister Tony Blair who could face a sharp backlash if casualty rates start rising."
Sci/Tech,"A fossilized bird embryo with feathers was found in northeastern China, which may be evidence that early birds were more developed at birth than their modern ancestors, according to a study in the journal Science."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft says it has distributed about 106 million copies of its major security update for the Windows XP operating system. Microsoft completed work on the update, called Service Pack 2, more than two months ago."
Sci/Tech,Rockstar #39;s PS2 title Grand Theft Auto San Andreas has become the latest high-profile game to be leaked onto the Internet significantly ahead of its release date.
Sports,"Canton, OH (Sports Network) - Former All-Pro quarterbacks Dan Marino and Steve Young, both first-year eligible candidates, head a list of 89 former players, coaches, and contributors who comprise a list of preliminary nominees for enshrinement to the Pro "
Sports,Hearts suffered a 3-0 defeat in their UEFA Cup group stage opener against Feyenoord in a game marred by controversial refereeing decisions.
Sports,"Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Venus Williams advanced on Thursday and will now meet Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals at the \$1."
World,The British government says it #39;ll honor the US request to send a battalion of troops to central Iraq. British Defense Secretary Geoff Hoon says there #39;s  quot;a compelling military operational justification quot; for the redeployment.
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has locked up enough support to win a scheduled parliamentary vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan, but is deeply concerned about growing fissures within the ruling Likud Party, aides said Thursday."
World,"BAGHDAD : Hundreds of British troops prepared to move closer to Baghdad to help crush rebel strongholds, as a US soldier was jailed for eight years for his part in Iraq #39;s prisoner abuse scandal."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on  Thursday reported a quarterly net profit, after a year earlier  loss, as the company saw stronger sales of its  business  software than what it had forecast earlier despite its  continued fight to block a takeover from rival Oracle Corp."
Business," Amazon.com Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMZN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMZN.O</A> on  Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit on strong  international sales but its stock fell more than 4 percent as  the results from the online retailer failed to top Wall Street  expectations."
Sci/Tech,The sounds made by dune avalanches has mystified people for centuries. California scientists test an explanation by sliding down the sand on their rear ends.
Sci/Tech,Photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher discuss their experiences from over 30 years in Africa capturing and recording faces and customs. <i>With photo galleries.</i>
Sci/Tech,The decline of domesticated bees threatens North America's food supply. Some researchers believe original wild bee species could come to the rescue.
Sci/Tech,"September quarter was a good one, but software maker's revenue forecast for current period falls short of analysts' expectations."
World," French tycoon Francois Pinault is to be questioned on behalf of U.S. authorities Friday in connection with the Executive Life affair, a judicial source said."
World, The strengthening of Syria's influence in Lebanon's government prompted Secretary of State Colin Powell to renew his criticism of Syria after a brief period of praise.
World," The Nigerian government for the first time Thursday publicly disclosed a foiled coup plot, charging four military officers and a civilian with conspiring to topple the government by shooting down a helicopter carrying President Olusegun Obasanjo."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc.  on Thursday reported a quarterly net profit, after a year earlier loss, as the company saw stronger sales of its  business software than what it had forecast earlier despite its continued fight to block a takeover from rival Oracle Corp."
Sports,"Premier League club Newcastle will play Yeading FC, a tiny soccer club ranked six leagues below, in the third round of the FA Cup."
World,"DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- President Bush criticized Sen. John Kerry's plans for health care and medical liability reform on Thursday, saying the result would be even higher costs and more federal involvement."
Business,"Cola Co. on Thursday reported a sharp drop in quarterly net income due to weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in Germany and other key markets."
Business,"Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit but its stock fell more than 4 percent as the online retailer #39;s results failed to top Wall Street expectations."
Business,"Google Inc., the world #39;s most-used Internet search engine, said net income more than doubled to \$52 million after sales of Web advertising rose."
Business,Turkey Thursday gained in Paris the support of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for its bid for the European Union (EU).
Sci/Tech,"Mike Fincke, whose daughter became the first child born to an astronaut in orbit June 18, is preparing to return to Earth and his family in Texas."
Sci/Tech,"Texas Instruments have announced the development of the wireless industry #39;s first digital TV on a single chip for mobile phones, which will capture broadcast signals and allow mobile phone users to watch live TV program broadcasts."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems is making an acquisition designed to reinforce its security lineup, the company said Thursday. The networking giant announced it will pay \$74 million in cash for San Francisco start-up Perfigo, a developer of network access control products."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Thursday said it has joined the Liberty Alliance, indicating that industry support is shifting toward the identity-management group #39;s standard for using a single ID and password to access Web services across organizations."
Sci/Tech,"These disks are not remnants of the protostellar clouds from which the stars themselves formed, according to the astronomers, who plan to publish in The Astrophysical Journal."
Sports,"American tennis player Andre Agassi serve to his fellow countryman Vincent Spadea during his ATP Masters series tennis match in Madrid, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004."
Sports,". Scot Coulthard called for Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone to reach an agreement with the owners of Silverstone, the British Racing Drivers #39; Club (BRDC), to save the race from extinction."
Sports,Quarterbacks Dan Marino and Steve Young and wide receiver Michael Irvin are among nine first-time nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sports,Venus Williams came through a stiff test against Serbian schoolgirl Ana Ivanovic on Thursday to book her place in the Zurich Challenge quarter-finals.
World,"Israel killed the top bombmaker and rocket engineer of the Hamas militant group on Thursday in an airstrike in Gaza City, days before a key parliamentary vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza pullout plan."
World,"  Officials say 63 people are dead and more than two dozen missing after Typhoon Tokage ripped across Japan. One resident of a small Japanese island said his mother was buried alive by a mudslide, telling "
Business,"Microsoft Corp. said its fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 11 percent, beating analysts #39; expectations, as the company benefited from stronger-than-expected computer and server shipments."
Sci/Tech,"The fossil of what may be one of the earliest baby birds has been found in northeast China. The fossil, estimated at 121 million years old, is curled up as though still in its shell."
Sports,Pace bowler James Franklin snapped up a hat-trick as New Zealand bowled Bangladesh out for 177 on the second day of the first test on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"Google Reports \$805 Million in Gross Revenues for Third Quarter\\Google (GOOG on the stock market) today announced financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2004. Total revenue in the quarter totaled a record \$805.9 million, representing a 15 percent increase over the second quarter of 2004 and a 105 ..."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. said its fiscal first quarter earnings rose 11 percent, beating analysts' expectations, as the company benefited from stronger than expected computer and server shipments."
Business," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>on Thursday  said its quarterly profit climbed as revenue rose 12 percent,  but its shares fell as investors failed to account for the  effect of the expensing of stock based compensation in  assessing the earnings."
Business," Web search leader Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>, in its first earnings report as a publicly held  company, on Thursday posted a higher net profit as revenue more  than doubled on strong Web search advertising."
Business," Caterpillar Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A> said on  Thursday its quarterly earnings more than doubled on strong  demand for its engines and heavy earth moving equipment, but  concerns about high costs helped drag the shares down more than  4 percent."
Sports, Austria #39;s Michaela Dorfmeister won the opening women #39;s World Cup super giant slalom race of the season Sunday.
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on  Thursday reported a quarterly net profit, after a year earlier  loss, as the company saw stronger sales of its  business  software than what it had forecast earlier despite its  continued fight to block a takeover from rival Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Robot fans cheer news that the ""Roomba"" has sucked up its 1 millionth buyer--a 'bot breakthrough,' they say."
Sci/Tech,"How To Create Dynamic Headlines For Your Google AdWords Ads\\Relevancy is the key to the success of all advertising.  If your ad conveys the right message at the right time, to the right people, then you stand a very good chance of increasing the response to your ad. If ..."
World, Russia's military prosecutor said Thursday that Human Rights Watch was mistaken in its accusations of widespread hazing in the military and said Russia had already made serious efforts to combat the problem.
Sports,"In the world of sports, when a great feat is accomplished, sometimes it takes a while for everything to set in and for people to gain a full appreciation for what just transpired."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin wanted to scrap the Canada Health Act when he was a deficit fighting finance minister, says Sheila Copps in a politically explosive new memoir."
World," Israeli deputy prime minister Ehud Olmert said on Thursday he hoped his groundbreaking visit to South Africa would signal the start of a new era in ties, despite Pretoria #39;s clear backing for the Palestinian people."
Business,"Google's third-quarter profit more than doubled, reflecting a continued surge in the online advertising distributed by its Internet-leading search engine."
Business,Shares in Google jump to a new high in after-hours trading as the internet search firm reveals its first results since floating on the Nasdaq.
World,A growing dissident movement opposes Israel's planned withdrawal on religious and nationalist grounds.
World,"After eluding capture for decades by winning over villagers, India's violent bandit was killed this week."
Business,"Amazon.com Inc., the online retailing giant, on Thursday reported profits that surpassed year-ago results but came in below analyst expectations."
Business,"Cola (KO) reported a 24 drop in third quarter profit on flat revenue, but beat analysts #39; reduced expectations that were issued after the beverage giant #39;s previous warnings."
Business,"Gold prices in New York fell from a six-month high after US jobless claims dropped to the lowest in six weeks, spurring speculation that the dollar may gain, boosting the cost of precious metals for buyers holding euros."
Sci/Tech,"The Samsung SCH-S250 5-megapixel camera phone will enable users to take photos as good as those taken with a mid-range digital camera, Samsung says."
Sports," You just know that somewhere on this planet, at about 11:30 Saturday night, a bunch of stressed-out people losing their grip on reality began a four-day group-therapy retreat at some sanitarium."
World,"Britain agreed on Thursday to a US request for Britain troops to move to dangerous areas near Baghdad, a politically risky step for Tony Blair who could face a sharp backlash if casualty rates start rising."
World,"President Bush attacked John Kerry's health plan; Christopher Reeve's widow backed Mr. Kerry, citing his stem cell policy."
Sports, No Sharpies. No situps. No pom pom shaking. No spikes.
Sports, Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton has no trouble remembering how he felt after last year's game at Michigan.
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc.'s third-quarter profit more than doubled, reflecting a continued surge in the online advertising distributed by its Internet-leading search engine."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's decision to reposition its .Net Passport identification system comes as Monster.com is dropping support for the authentication service.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's decision to reposition its .Net Passport identification system comes as Monster is dropping support for the authentication service.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Global Services has agreed to sell its Electronic Data Interchange and Business Exchange Services businesses to Francisco Partners, the majority owner of electronic data transmission vendor Global eXchange Services Inc."
Sports,"the third soldier of this apocalypse, the third leg on this perfect and perfectly unholy triangle of sports scandals. If sports truly offers "
Sci/Tech,"The Computing Technology Industry Association asked both campaigns to answer 12 technology-related questions to help the trade group's 20,000 members get information about their views."
Sci/Tech,IBM has signed a seven-year IT outsourcing deal with Dun   Bradstreet under which it will transform and manage key business functions and financial operations for the company.
Sci/Tech,"Indian subsidiary has grown from around 300 staff early last year to about 2,000 today, and serves over 100 customers around the world."
Sci/Tech,"Internet infrastructure vendor VeriSign Inc. today reported net income of \$40.3 million for the third quarter of 2004, a reversal of the \$31.3 million loss it posted in the same quarter one year earlier."
Sci/Tech,"Boosted by strong sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and with continued growth in the U.S., SAP AG, the world's largest maker of business management software, posted a third-quarter rise in revenue and net income."
Sci/Tech,"Names, addresses, telephone and Social Security numbers, and the birth dates of as many as 1.4 million Californians, may have been stolen by the hackers who broke into a university computer in August."
Sci/Tech,"Art Cooke, president of SAS International, offers some practical advice for U.S. companies with global operations."
Business," Three U.S. consumer products makers  will give a peek into their strategies this week and while the  sector has been plagued by rising costs and stiff competition,  analysts are optimistic about their prospects."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday  said it has canceled its plan to enter the digital television  chip business, marking a major retreat from an initiative that  was intended to broaden the computer chip maker's market focus."
Sci/Tech,"The outer reaches of our solar system may have been shaped long ago by a close encounter with another star that tore up both nascent planetary systems like colliding buzz saws, astronomers said today."
Business,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said its quarterly profit climbed as revenue rose 12 percent, but its shares fell as investors failed to account for the effect "
Business,"Web search leader Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , in its first earnings report as a publicly held company, on Thursday posted a higher net profit as revenue more than doubled on strong Web search advertising."
Business,"This is not only a story about which cars are most often stolen, but why thieves love certain models. The 2002-03 model Cadillac Escalade EXT, a luxury pickup, and the 2002-03 model Nissan Maxima, a midsize "
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 21, 2004 - The world #39;s population is consuming about 20 percent more natural resources than the planet can produce, the environmental organization WWF International warned Thursday in its  quot;Living Planet quot; report."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 21, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM has signed a seven-year, \$180 million IT outsourcing deal with Short Hills, NJ-based Dun  amp; Bradstreet Corp."
Sci/Tech,"IBM next month will finish transitioning its core pSeries and iSeries server lines to the Power5 chip when it starts shipping three new high-end systems, two of which support as many as 64 processors."
Sports,"(Lausanne, Switzerland-AP) Oct. 21, 2004 - The Court of Arbitration for Sport says you can #39;t change the result of a gymnastics sports competition based on hindsight."
Sports,  Alan Shearer converted an 87th minute penalty to give Newcastle a 1 0 win over Panionios in their UEFA Cup Group D match.
World,"He was a young lieutenant, she was the daughter of a general. But the difference in status didn #39;t stop Indonesia #39;s first couple from marrying."
Business," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>on Thursday  said its quarterly profit climbed as revenue rose 12 percent,  driven by demand for the company's core software products from  businesses and higher sales of personal computers and servers."
World," A donor whose blood was used to transfuse 10 people and to manufacture medicines has been identified as France's eighth known victim of the human equivalent of mad cow disease, health officials announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.  on Thursday said it has canceled its plan to enter the digital television chip business, marking a major retreat from an initiative that was intended to broaden the computer chip maker's market focus."
Sci/Tech," South African adventurer Mike Horn on Thursday became the first man to circumnavigate the Arctic Circle without motorized transport, completing a more than two year solo odyssey."
Business,"Cola reports a 24 drop in quarterly income on the back of weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters."
Sci/Tech,"The big news in digital audio recently was Sony #39;s NW-HD3, the company #39;s first hard-drive-based digital audio player to support the MP3 format right out of the box."
Sci/Tech,The software juggernaut that conquered the desktop is racing to get Windows into your next car.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Global Services has agreed to sell its Electronic Data Interchange and Business Exchange Services businesses to Francisco Partners, the majority owner of electronic data transmission vendor Global eXchange Services Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today reported first quarter 2005 revenue of \$9.19 billion and net income of \$2.9 billion, figures that exceeded the company's guidance from July."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International yesterday reported a 6 increase in revenue during its second fiscal quarter, but posted a \$94 million loss after paying to settle government investigations into the company, it said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Spaces, Microsoft #39;s new blogging service, has sparked a new game for some of its users: trying to circumvent its censorship controls."
Business," Amazon.com Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMZN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMZN.O</A> on  Thursday posted quarterly earnings that more than tripled on  strong international sales but offered an outlook for the  current quarter and next year that was below the more bullish  analyst forecasts, sending its stock down 8 percent."
World," Russia's parliament was due to vote on Friday on ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, the last hurdle before the long delayed climate change treaty comes into force worldwide."
Sports," Former All Pro quarterbacks Dan Marino and Steve Young, both first year eligible candidates, head a list of 89 former players, coaches, and contributors who comprise a list of preliminary nominees for enshrinement to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2005."
World," Adnan al Ghoul, the Hamas military leader assassinated in an Israeli missile strike Thursday, had long eluded Israeli forces through a mixture of stealth and luck."
Sports," Six people were injured by stray bullets shot into the air by revelers during celebrations for the Boston Red Sox winning the American League pennant, police said Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Business software group Oracle Corp. said it had extended a hostile takeover offer for PeopleSoft by two weeks to November 5.
World," HALIFAX (CP)   Senior navy officials went on the offensive Thursday, challenging media reports that suggested they initially downplayed the severity of a fire that disabled HMCS Chicoutimi and led to the death of one of the submarine's crew members."
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Thursday  reported a 24 percent drop in third quarter net income due to  weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in  Germany and other key markets."
Sci/Tech,"Nobody ever made an illusion towards the fact that Sean Fanning, founder of the popular music sharing program back in the ol days Napster, would make it back in the software world."
Business,The settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission capped a 2 1/2-year investigation. Qwest did not admit or deny any wrongdoing.
Business,"Fast-food chain Wendy #39;s International Inc. on Thursday posted a 4 percent rise in third-quarter profit and met Wall Street expectations, helped by strong same-store sales growth at its Wendy #39;s and Tim Hortons restaurants."
Sci/Tech,"the Pentium M 765 -- runs at a speed of 2.1 GHz and has 2 MB of cache. The Pentium M 765 also features Enhanced Intel Speedstep, designed to optimize application "
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s population is consuming about 20 percent more natural resources than the planet can produce, the environmental organisation WWF International warned Thursday in its  quot;Living Planet quot; report."
Sports,  Headed goals from captain John Terry and striker Eidur Gudjohnsen earned Chelsea a 2 0 Champions League victory over CSKA Moscow on Wednesday and virtually guaranteed the London side a spot in the knockout round.
Sports,INTER Milan took a firm grip on a place in the next round of the Champions League with a stunning victory at the Mestalla this morning (Singapore time).
Sports,"Feyenoord, Stuttgart and Rangers registered comfortable wins Thursday in the group stage of the UEFA Cup, while French side Lille was upset 1-0 by a German second division club."
World,"Violence and political instability are growing in the Caribbean nation of Haiti. More than seven months after former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide fled the country, political polarization "
Sports," After the Boston Red Sox lost Game 7 of last year's AL championship to the New York Yankees, David Walsh took a vow: No more Red Sox games. No more sports pages. No more team gear. No more heartbreak."
Business," Web search leader Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>, in its first earnings report as a publicly held  company, on Thursday posted quarterly net income and revenue  that more than doubled on strong Web search advertising."
Sci/Tech,The software company reports a 12 percent surge in sales fed by a jump in maintenance revenue.
Sci/Tech,"Firm announced plans to make TV chips in January, but 10 months later, the project gets scratched."
Sci/Tech,Company patches one search engine security flaw and is notified of another.
Business,"In SEATTLE story headlined,  quot;UPDATE 2-Microsoft first-quarter profit, revenue rises, quot; please read in 12th paragraph ...  quot;Barnicle said quot; ... instead of ...  quot;Barnacle said quot; ... (Corrects spelling of name). SEATTLE, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp."
Business,"A member of the federal Farm Credit system said Thursday it ended its agreement to merge with a privately held Dutch bank, citing delays and criticism of the deal."
Sci/Tech,"and possibly help future scientists determine how to keep such space rocks from colliding with Earth. impactor on July 4, 2005, and the comet #39;s rocky part will hit it at a speed of 23,800 miles an hour (10."
Sports,"For weeks, Paul Hamm #39;s Olympic gold medal sat in a drawer at his boyhood home, carefully tucked inside a sock so it wouldn #39;t be scratched or damaged."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc., the business software maker currently fending off a hostile bid from rival Oracle Corp., reported Thursday it swung to a profit as sales increased in three of its business lines."
World,"The Metropolitan Museum's show reveals the portraitist's bountiful range. No doubt about it, he was and remains one of our greatest American painters."
Sci/Tech,Plus:  Microsoft tops its expectations...Google doubles profit year-over-year...SAP earnings beat estimates...EarthLink trims outlook...AT #38;T posts \$7.1 billion loss...Lucent sees first profitable year since 2000...EMC issues sunny report.
Sci/Tech,Lexar's JumpDrive TouchGuard uses a sensor that reads the ridges on a finger and unlocks encrypted data if there's a match.\
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   The leader of a Vancouver mosque attended regularly by a local man reported killed in Chechnya has preached the virtues of jihad and called Jews ""the brothers of monkeys and swine."""
World, An international human rights group said its observers for the 2004 US election found access to polling stations difficult in Florida and Ohio.
World," Israel killed the top bomb maker of the  Hamas Islamic militant group in a Gaza Strip air strike on  Thursday, days before a key parliamentary vote on Prime  Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to quit the occupied territory."
Business," Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said its quarterly profit climbed as revenue rose 12 percent, driven by demand for the company's core software products from businesses and higher sales of personal computers and servers."
Business," Amazon.com Inc.  on Thursday posted quarterly earnings that more than tripled on strong international sales but offered an outlook for the current quarter and next year that was below the more bullish analyst forecasts, sending its stock down 8 percent."
Business," Coca Cola Co.  on Thursday reported a 24 percent drop in third quarter net income due to weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in Germany and other key markets."
Business,"Microsoft Corp., the world #39;s largest software maker, said first-quarter profit rose 11 percent as sales of Windows corporate network software increased."
Business,"US long-term mortgage rates dropped this week to their lowest levels seen in six months, Freddie Mac reported Thursday in its weekly nationwide survey."
Business,"The European Union and the Mercosur group of South American economies agreed Thursday to let negotiations on opening their markets extend into next year, missing a month-end deadline to build the world #39;s largest trade area."
Business,"COPENHAGEN Predicting a full-year loss, the Danish toy maker Lego said Thursday that its chief executive had resigned as the company had yet to recover from a financial crisis."
Sci/Tech," People are consuming the planet #39;s resources at a rate that outstrips its capacity to support life, a global conservation group said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s chief executive believes it #39;s naive to suggest the software giant can eliminate all security vulnerabilities in its various 
Sci/Tech,Astronomers plan to slam an armchair-sized  quot;impactor quot; into comet Tempel 1 to see what #39;s inside -- and possibly help future scientists determine how to keep such space rocks from colliding with Earth.
Sports,"SWITZERLAND #39;s Julien Clement leads the Madrid Open after carding a first-round, seven-under-par 64 today. Clement, 23, who only came here to get his game in shape for tour school, marched two strokes ahead "
World,"A military judge has jailed a United States army sergeant, described in court as a typical all-American boy, for eight years for sexually and physically abusing Iraqi prisoners at Baghdads Abu Ghraib prison."
Business," The Nasdaq ended 1 percent higher on  Thursday, led by a rise in semiconductor shares, but the  blue chip Dow was knocked down to a fresh two month low by a  fall in industrial bellwether Caterpillar Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAT.N</A>."
World," The failure of Brazil led  Mercosur and the European Union to reach a free trade deal this  month is another lost opportunity for South American nations  eager to build stable growth, analysts said."
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World, The European Parliament on Thursday threatened to veto the entire incoming European Union executive commission unless Italy's nominee for Justice Commissioner  #151; who earlier described homosexuality as a sin  #151; was dropped from the list.
Business,Demand in both the home and business software markets sees Microsoft's profits rise by 11 over three months. 
Business,Amazon.com sees third-quarter profits more than triple as sales increase in all its world markets.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft raced past analyst expectations in its just-ended quarter, reporting on Thursday a 12 percent increase in revenue, to \$698.8 million, and a slight uptick in revenue from software license sales."
Sci/Tech,"Citing continued strength in the PC and server markets, Microsoft on Thursday reported earnings that beat Wall Street expectations and a 12 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of its 2005 fiscal year."
World," Opponents of the Lao government may be plotting bomb attacks in Vientiane and other areas of Laos timed to coincide with a summit of Southeast Asian leaders the country is hosting next month, the United States said."
World," Colombian police confiscated   $600,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency from a Medellin printing  shop, the first time authorities have caught anyone using a  printing press to duplicate the new, hard to copy,  $20 bill."
Sports,Roger Clemens takes the mound for Houston tonight in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series as the Astros and the Cardinals vie for a World Series berth and a trip to Boston.
Business,Aon Corp. is under more intense pressure to stop taking so-called contingent commissions from insurers after a rival announced Thursday it no longer would accept such payments.
Business,Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said its first quarter profit climbed as personal computer sales and business demand fueled higher sales.
Business,More long-distance and high-speed Internet access customers led to a 72 percent jump in third-quarter profit for SBC Communications Inc.
Sci/Tech,Intel is shipping a new mobile processor built on 90nm process technology that clocks up to 2.1GHz. The Pentium M 765 includes 2MB of integrated L2 cache and a  quot;power optimized quot; 400MHz system bus and enhanced  quot;Speedstep quot; power saving technology.
Sci/Tech,"Raven Software hard at work on follow-up to Activision #39;s recently released Marvel superhero RPG. Hot-off-the-press copies of X-Men Legends haven #39;t even cooled down yet, but Activision isn #39;t resting on its laurels."
Sports,ROTTERDAM (CP) - A goal by Canadian international Kevin McKenna was called off due to an apparent offside Thursday as Scotland #39;s Hearts of Midlothian were beaten 3-0 by Feyenoord in UEFA Cup action.
Sports,Chelsea continued their great start to the Champions League with a third straight victory in the competition. Their 2-0 win over Roman Abramovich #39;s other business interest CSKA Moscow was not the prettiest 
Sports,The International Gymnastics Federation ruled on Thursday that American gymnast Paul Hamm may keep his Olympic gold medal for the men #39;s gymnastic all-around title.
Sports,"The inaugural night of Uefa Cup group football produced handsome victories for Stuttgart - who beat Beveren 5-1 -enit St Petersburg  - thrashed AEK Athens 5-1  Ra-rs  5-0 -ners in Poland  and Fe-oord, who triumphed 3-0 over Hearts "
Sports,"Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga said Wednesday that the franchise is  quot;working on a plan quot; for improving the NFL #39;s only winless team, but firing coach Dave Wannstedt or General Manager Rick Spielman "
World,"The United States on Thursday applauded Britain #39;s decision to agree to a US request to redeploy 850 crack troops in Iraq to a volatile area west of Baghdad, calling it a sign of London #39;s commitment to the Iraqi people and international security."
Sci/Tech,"Search maverick Google missed widely on Wall Street's earnings expectations for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2004, its first quarterly financial report after launching its initial public offering."
World, A senior Democratic senator released a report alleging that the US Pentagon exaggerated the military risks posed by Iraq before the US led war there to support a decision already taken by the White House to invade the country.
Business," Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A> on Thursday  reported a 24 percent drop in third quarter net income due to  weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in  Germany, North America and other key markets."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK It's not every day that a undergraduate j major makes news on the national stage. But Nick Juliano, a senior at Ohio University in Athens, turned the trick Thursday, when reports circulated about his interview with Sen. John Kerry over the weekend. His work even showed up in ABC News' famous online tip sheet for national political reporters, ""The Note."""
World," The director of a documentary about John Kerry's Vietnam service sued Sinclair Broadcast Group on Thursday, accusing it of illegally copying his photographs in a controversial anti Kerry movie it plans to air portions of this week."
Business,"PARIS Alcatel, the world #39;s largest provider of broadband Internet equipment, won a \$1.7 billion order to build a fiber-optic network for SBC Communications, the companies said Thursday."
Business,PARIS Turkey won an important endorsement Thursday in its bid to join the European Union as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development issued a report praising Ankara for recent economic strides.
World,Cuban leader Fidel Castro broke his knee and fractured his arm after falling down on a stage. The 78-year-old had just finished a speech at a graduation ceremony.
World,"An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City tonight killed a leading Hamas weapons maker who was responsible for some of the group #39;s most powerful bombs and its homemade rockets, Israel #39;s military said."
Sci/Tech,TV chip cancellation joins a long list of 2004 canceled projects and missteps.
Sci/Tech,"University of Colorado School of Dentistry students no longer struggle with heavy backpacks.Instead, they carry 12-inch wireless PowerBooks from home to class to the patient simulations clinic. Oct 21"
Business,"Despite solid Q1 news, Microsoft #39;s revenue forecast for the current quarter fell below estimates. For the current fiscal second quarter, which ends in December, Microsoft forecast revenue "
Business,"United Technologies Corp., the maker of Pratt  amp; Whitney jet engines and Otis elevators, said it received clearance under US rules to buy as much as 30 percent of the ordinary shares of Kidde Plc."
Business,"DUBLIN, Ohio - Wendy #39;s International Inc. on Thursday said earnings for the third quarter were up more than 4 percent, partly because of increased sales at its Wendy #39;s and Tim Hortons restaurants."
Business," (Business Wire)   Oct. 20, 2004    SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) today announced a five year, approximately  $1."
Business," Turkey has opened up a window of opportunity with market reforms since a deep crisis four years ago and progress over EU membership would give a big boost, the OECD said in a report."
Business,"SIR ANTHONY OREILLY is considering a 40 million takeover of Royal Doulton in an attempt to improve the performance of Waterford Wedgwood, which he chairs."
Business,"The failure of Brazil-led Mercosur and the European Union to reach a free trade deal this month is another lost opportunity for South American nations eager to build stable growth, analysts said."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano, Spain #39;s biggest bank, named its finance chief Francisco Gomez-Roldan as chief executive of Abbey National after its takeover, squashing expectations "
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages fell this week to the lowest levels seen in six months, good news for people wanting to buy a home or refinance."
Sci/Tech," Humans currently consume 20 more natural resources than the earth can produce, says a new report that examines the ecological effect of modern consumption patterns on natural resources."
Sci/Tech,"One single change in inherited DNA can put people at a heightened risk of heart disease and strokes, according to new research. Richard Lifton and his colleagues at Yale University school of medicine report "
Sci/Tech,"Sharp says it will withdraw its Linux-based PDA, the Zaurus SL6000, from the US market. Both Sony and Toshiba have already stopped selling their personal digital assistants in the United States."
Sports, Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich doesn't understand why his teammates and coaches rave about his toughness.
Sports,"Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone is taking legal action against Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers #39; Club, in a dispute centered on the British Grand Prix."
Sports,"CANTON, Ohio (Ticker) -- Legendary quarterback Dan Marino headlines the list of nine first-time nominees for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox capped off an improbable comeback in Game 7 of the AL championship series Wednesday night  #151; and so did the TV ratings.
World,"A military leader of the radical Palestinian group Hamas who was at the top of Israels most wanted list, has been killed in an air strike on Gaza City."
Sports," With Justin Zwick hindered by a slightly separated shoulder, Troy Smith will start at quarterback for Ohio State on Saturday against Indiana."
Sports, JL Lewis produced a dazzling  10 under par 62 to grab a two shot lead after the opening round  of the  $4.2 million Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on  Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"The PC maker plans to launch a 17-inch version of Inspiron, just in time for the holiday and belatedly matching rivals."
World," Former President Rafael Angel Calderon was detained Thursday in connection with a corruption investigation, local media reported."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The Canadian Security Intelligence Service should make transcripts of the interviews it conducts with refugee claimants to prevent future conflicts, says the watchdog over the spy agency."
World," The state must reject provisional ballots if they are cast in the wrong precinct, a federal judge said Thursday in the latest in a series of opinions on how such votes should be counted."
Sci/Tech,Internet search firm Google sees third quarter profits more than double on the back of strong advertising revenues.
Business,State insurance commissioners in the southeast and across the US consulted with each other during a conference call and will soon form a steering committee to coordinate a multi-state effort to investigate whether or not rigged bids and price fixing are a 
Business,DONALD TRUMP is to remain chairman and chief executive of his Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts business and avert a possible bankruptcy filing.
Business,Mexican state oil monopoly Petroleos Mexicanos has chosen potential private partners for a US\$2.7 billion (euro2.15 billion) project to boost its faltering petrochemicals business.
Business,"Packard, IBM and Dell joined a host of electronics makers Thursday in an effort to promote a unified code of socially responsible business practices across the world."
Business,"Viacom Inc. will pay \$1 million and The Walt Disney Co. \$500,000 to settle charges they violated rules for airing commercials during children #39;s programs, federal regulators said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"October 21, 2004 - Tapwave and Mobile Digital Media (MDM) announced today that MDM #39;s officially licensed Palm OS version of Madden NFL 2005, Electronic Arts #39; well-known and critically acclaimed sports video game, will be made available for the Tapwave "
Sports,"The only thing that showed up Wednesday night at the big ball park in the Bronx was Dracula, dressed like Johnny Damon, and he sucked the life right out of the Yankees."
Sports,"NO SOONER does one door open for Andy Robinson, the new England head coach, than another closes. Yesterday it was the removal from his immediate plans of Jonny Wilkinson "
Sports,HENRIK LARSSON last night admitted Barcelona ran out luck after being robbed in the San Siro. The Swede and Iniesta both hit the bar as Frank Riijkard #39;s men were frustrated by AC Milan on Wednesday.
Sports,Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness was relieved to see his side emerge from a potentially awkward Uefa Cup tie in Athens with all three points.
Sports,"French side Lille was upset 1-0 by a German second-division club. Feyenoord beat Scottish Hearts 3-0, Stuttgart downed Belgium #39;s Beveren 5-1 and the Rangers defeated Poland #39;s Amica Wronki 5-1."
World,"By israelinsider staff October 21, 2004. The air force fired missiles at a vehicle traveling in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip late Thursday, killing two Hamas terrorists and seriously wounding two others."
Sports, Brian Cashman's job is safe  #151; at least for now. The rest of the New York Yankees have plenty to worry about this winter.
World, Panama's former president Mireya Moscoso said she would file a libel suit against a group of Taiwanese lawmakers who accused her of receiving a one million dollar  quot;gift quot; from Taiwan President Chen Shui bian.
Sci/Tech," Archeologists have discovered ancient graves near Ancient Olympia, the hallowed site where the Olympic games were born in 776 B.C., the Culture Ministry said Thursday."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan lawmakers backing  left-wing President Hugo Chavez said on Thursday they were  working with opponents to rewrite parts of a media law that has  come under fire from critics who fear it will muzzle dissent."
Business,"A closely watched barometer of future economic activity fell in September for the fourth consecutive month, suggesting that the recovery may be cooling."
Sci/Tech," Internet media and Web search company Yahoo Inc.  said on Thursday it bought privately held e mail search company Stata Labs, jumping into the nascent market for search based email programs and services."
World,Israel killed the top bombmaker and rocket engineer of the Hamas militant group in an aerial drone strike in Gaza City. It came just days before a key parliamentary vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza pullout plan.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday  said it has scrapped plans to enter the digital television chip  business, marking a retreat from a major component of its  consumer electronics initiative."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: IBM gives grants to universities...Sun expands pay-as-you go supercomputing...SGI works on Linux performance software.
Sports, Ricky Williams abruptly retired from the Miami Dolphins last summer because he disagreed with the NFL over a disputed drug test. Williams now wants to play again.
Sports,"This story was reported by freelance writer Brian Boyd and staff writers Wil Cruz, Robert Kahn, Erik Holm and Dan Janison. At the Newsroom bar on Gerard Street in the Bronx, one block from Yankee Stadium, owner "
Sports,"TIM HENMAN last night admitted all of his energy has been drained away as he bowed out of the Madrid Masters. The top seed, who had a blood test on Wednesday to get to the bottom of his fatigue, went down "
Sports,"With Justin Zwick hindered by a slightly separated shoulder, Troy Smith will start at quarterback for Ohio State on Saturday against Indiana."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker plans to launch 17-inch version of its Inspiron, perhaps in time for the holidays, and belatedly matching rivals."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.  on Thursday said it has scrapped plans to enter the digital television chip business, marking a retreat from a major component of its consumer electronics initiative."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  on Thursday posted higher quarterly earnings as revenue rose 12 percent, but its shares fell after the world's largest software maker said current quarter sales would fall below Wall Street expectations."
Sci/Tech,Intel #39;s Pentium M 765 ships with 2 MB of onboard power-managed Level 2 cache and a frequency of 2.1 GHz. It also features a 400-MHz system bus and power-saving technologies designed to optimize 
World," The life of Matti Nykaenen, arguably the best ski jumper of all times, is primarily a tale of great sporting achievements, but also about ups and downs and then some more downs, as alcohol and violence ravage his existence."
Sports,The Boston Red Sox are the American League champions because of a history-making win against the New York Yankees. But when the World Series starts Saturday night in 
Sports,"MADRID (Spain): Hard-serving Ivan Ljubicic upset top-seeded but error prone Tim Henman of Britain 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday in the 2."
Sports,JL Lewis produced a dazzling 10-under-par 62 to grab a two-shot lead after the opening round of the \$4.2 million Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on Thursday.
Sports,"Chicago Bears: Their quarterback situation a mess, the Bears will bring in Tim Couch for a physical and a tryout Friday. Starter Rex Grossman is out for the season with a knee injury and backup Jonathan Quinn has struggled in two starts."
World,"GAZA: Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in two incidents while an Israeli soldier was killed in a bomb attack on Thursday. An Israeli missile slammed into a car in Gaza City, killing two unidentified "
Business,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted higher quarterly earnings as revenue rose 12 percent, but its shares fell after the world #39;s "
Business,WM Morrison shares shot up 15 per cent yesterday in spite of a deteriorating performance in the group #39;s core business and continued poor trading in the shops that came with this year #39;s Safeway acquisition.
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews storyID=6575621"">Warped Satellites Prove Einstein Theory -Scientists</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>Reuters</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,Intel said today it has decided to cancel its project to develop an LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) chip that would bring down the cost of rear-projection televisions.
Sports,"Tim Henman is awaiting the results of a blood test after losing his energy, his temper and his third-round match 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Ivan Ljubicic in the Masters Series yesterday."
Sports,"The fight to save the British Grand Prix is getting bitter. The most powerful man in Formula One, commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone, issued libel proceedings yesterday "
Sports,"American gymnast Paul Hamm hung his gold medal around his neck and smiled on cue, in effect giving himself another Olympic medal ceremony."
Business,"Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts Inc. reached an agreement with bondholders that will reduce the company #39;s debt through a bankruptcy and leave Chairman Donald Trump, best known as the billionaire tycoon of NBC #39;s  quot;The Apprentice, quot; in charge."
Business,"Nova Chemicals Corp., Canada #39;s largest chemical maker, will join Petroleos Mexicanos, Mexico #39;s state- owned oil company, and two other partners to study a plan to build a \$2 billion petrochemical complex in Mexico."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano SA, Spain #39;s largest bank, said Francisco Gomez-Roldan will replace Luqman Arnold as chief executive officer of Abbey National Plc, the UK mortgage lender it #39;s buying for 9.1 billion pounds (\$16."
Business,WM Morrison shares jumped sharply yesterday after it reported strong sales at Safeway stores converted to the Morrisons name and said it would speed 
Sci/Tech,A study of a closely knit family with several members suffering from a rare illness is providing what researchers say may be important clues to the cause 
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it has scrapped plans to enter the digital television chip business, marking a retreat from a major component of its consumer electronics initiative."
Sci/Tech,"The deadly hurricanes that have battered the Southeast and the Caribbean this year may be a sign of things to come as climate change heats up the tropical oceans where such storms are born, scientists warned Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. said on Thursday it fixed a flaw in its site that could allow outsiders to launch phishing attacks based on Google #39;s familiar interface, and is working on a second fix for another similar vulnerability."
Sports,"THE sign had said WE BELIEVE but the fan had crossed out the second word and rewritten it. As he brandished his board around Yankee Stadium in the late stages of yesterdays game, it read: WE KNOW."
Sports,"Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - JL Lewis fired a 10-under-par 62 Thursday to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney Resort."
Sports,"Middlesbrough rarely found their rhythm, but still ran out 1-0 winners in an uninspiring encounter against Egaleo in the UEFA Cup group stages."
World,"BRUSSELS The incoming president of the European Commission offered an olive branch to the European Parliament on Thursday but failed to quell a rebellion by deputies that is threatening the future of a conservative Catholic commissioner-designate, Rocco "
World," The Bush administration may impose sanctions against leaders of the former Soviet republic of Belarus as part of a broader range of punitive measures, the State Department said Thursday."
Business," Amazon.com Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMZN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMZN.O</A> on  Thursday posted quarterly earnings that more than tripled on  strong international sales but offered an outlook for 2005 that  was below the more bullish analyst forecasts, sending its stock  down 8 percent."
Business," Web search leader Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>, in its first earnings report as a publicly held  company, on Thursday posted quarterly net income and revenue  that more than doubled on strong Web search advertising."
Sports," Mexico plans to host a Formula One  race in 2006 on a new track near the Caribbean resort of Cancun  after more than a decade off the circuit, officials said  Thursday."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on  Thursday returned to profit in the third quarter from a year  earlier with a 12 percent rise in sales that upended market  fears that Oracle Corp.'s takeover bid had damaged PeopleSoft's  business in the quarter."
Sports,The courts decision marked the official end of a controversy that had simmered since Paul Hamm captured the gold after a close finish.
World," Canada's Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from German Holocaust denier Ernst Zundel, who faces deportation to Germany."
World," Poor living conditions for U.S. soldiers and an immersion in an unfamiliar culture may have contributed to abuses at U.S. detention facilities in Iraq, according to government documents released to the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft Inc.  on Thursday returned to profit in the third quarter from a year earlier with a 12 percent rise in sales that upended market fears that Oracle Corp.'s takeover bid had damaged PeopleSoft's business in the quarter.
World," The Bush administration might  reconsider sanctions imposed on two Indian scientists for  alleged nuclear cooperation with Iran if New Delhi offers  ""significant and convincing"" proof they were not involved, a  senior U.S. official said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Web search leader Google Inc. , in its first earnings report as a publicly held company, on Thursday posted quarterly net income and revenue that more than doubled on strong Web search advertising."
Sci/Tech,"The recent hurricanes that hit Florida, along with other examples of extreme weather around the world, may be caused by global climate change, a panel of climate experts said today."
Sports,The Olympics' most lingering controversy ended in court Thursday with Paul Hamm remaining the winner of the men's individual all-around.
Business,"The top price Gazpromneft will pay for a 76.79 percent stake in Yuganskneftegaz will be set by four government representatives, Vremya Novostei newspaper reported, quoting a source close to the Gazprom board of directors."
Business,"As investors waited anxiously for Amgen #39;s (Nasdaq: AMGN) earnings report, the United Kingdom #39;s high court snuck in with a stinker."
Sports,ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insisted he was not disappointed to pick just one point from his side #39;s Champions League tie with Panathinaikos.
Sports,"SONOMA, California (Ticker) - Tom Kite kept alive his slim hopes for the Charles Schwab Cup. Kite fired an 8-under-par 64 at the Sonoma Golf Club to take the lead after Thursday #39;s opening round of the \$1 million Charles Schwab Cup Championship."
Sports,"Brian Clough once said that he feared many things,  quot;but most of all I fear failure quot;. Thousands were there at his memorial service last night at Pride Park, appropriately punctured by thunder "
Business," Amazon.com Inc.  on Thursday posted quarterly earnings that more than tripled on strong international sales but offered an outlook for 2005 that was below the more bullish analyst forecasts, sending its stock down 8 percent."
World," Sen. John Kerry on Thursday accused President Bush of slowing scientific advancement after earning a special endorsement from the widow of actor Christopher Reeve, a proponent of the embryonic stem cell research on which the president has placed limits."
World," President Bush criticized Sen. John Kerry's plans for health care and medical liability reform on Thursday, saying the result would be even higher costs and more federal involvement."
Business,The American Association of Retired People is teaming up with The Home Depot Inc. to designate products America #39;s largest seniors #39; group deems safer and more user friendly for older Americans.
Business,Waterford Wedgwood and Royal Doulton - two of the grandest but most troubled names in the ceramics world - revealed yesterday they were engaged in merger talks.
Business,"The new owners of Abbey National, Banco Santander Central Hispano, yesterday appointed their own man to head up their 9.1bn acquisition and pledged not to close any of Abbey #39;s 740 branches."
Business,"PARIS Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, touring Europe to drum up support for membership in the European Union, on Thursday criticized plans by several countries to let domestic referendums eventually decide his country #39;s future."
Business,Philip Green has never been afraid to redefine conventional wisdom in the worlds in which he operates. But his recrafting of what constitutes a dividend represents his most challenging thinking to date.
Sci/Tech,Google has patched a hole in its search engine that could have allowed malicious hackers to modify the content of the Google search results page or silently modify search results.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer is warning users of older versions of iTunes that it plans to stop allowing those versions to connect to the music store.
Sci/Tech, Britain staunchly defended the right to use human embryos for medical research while the Vatican backed a complete ban on human cloning as U.N. members Thursday began two days of debate on the highly contentious issue.
Business, Oil prices charged back up to  $55 a barrel this week as a fresh fall in US heating oil stocks stoked worries over winter supplies.
Business,PARIS: Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview published on Thursday that he is looking to President Jacques Chirac to reassure Ankara over Frances backing for its bid to join the European Union.
Business,"Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., the world #39;s largest chewing-gum maker, will close a plant in Phoenix that makes Eclipse breath strips and move production to Poland."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif. In another change of plans, semiconductor giant Intel has canceled a project to develop a chip for projection T-Vs."
Sports, Paul Hamm said he was relieved but had some bitter feelings after Thursday #39;s decision to let him keep his Olympic all round gymnastics gold medal.
Sports,Little-known JL Lewis made 11 birdies in his first-round 62 as he stole the spotlight from a host of major winners in the Funai Classic at Disney World.
Sports,"Football celebrities and fans have gathered to pay their respects to legendary former manager Brian Clough. Around 14,000 braved rain and wind to attend the memorial service at Derby County #39;s Pride Park stadium."
Sports,"The Football Association laid themselves open to ridicule last night when they ruled there was  quot;insufficient evidence quot; to charge David Beckham with bringing the game into disrepute, despite "
Sports,"CANTON, Ohio (Sports Network) - Former All-Pro quarterbacks Dan Marino and Steve Young, both first-year eligible candidates, head a list of 89 former players, coaches, and contributors who comprise a list of preliminary nominees for enshrinement to the "
Sci/Tech, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom set a goal on Thursday of providing free wireless Internet activity in his city that sees itself as a vanguard of the Internet revolution.
World,For most 20-year-olds a night on the town ends with a long wait for the last bus home. Not so Prince Harry. His latest fracas concluded with him being bundled into a limousine by royal protection officers 
Sci/Tech," In a blow to human vanity, researchers now say that people have about the same number of genes as a small flowering plant or a tiny worm. The new estimate is down sharply from just three years ago."
Sci/Tech," Invasive species appear to be killing off crucial segments of the Great Lakes food web, from large predator fish to tiny freshwater shrimp, an environmental group said Thursday."
World," An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a car traveling in the Gaza Strip late Thursday, killing a senior Hamas commander who was among the government's most wanted fugitives for years  #151; the latest in a series of Israeli assassinations that have weakened the militant group."
World," ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP)   A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for power more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday."
World," The Bush administration might reconsider sanctions imposed on two Indian scientists for alleged nuclear cooperation with Iran if New Delhi offers ""significant and convincing"" proof they were not involved, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. said its fiscal first quarter earnings rose 11 percent, beating analysts' expectations, as the software company benefited from stronger than expected computer and server shipments."
Sci/Tech," Humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, the spread of cities, the destruction of natural habitats for farmland and over exploitation of the oceans are destroying Earth's ability to sustain life, the environmental group WWF warned in a new report Thursday."
Business,"NEW YORK: US stocks ended slightly higher on Friday, helped by strength in technology after bellwether Intel Corp lifted its sales forecast, although a weak jobs report put a damper on Wall Street."
Sci/Tech, The Providence Imaging Center examined the head of a dead juvenile whale to see what could be learned from what they believe to be a rare specimen and for clues how it died.
Business,"Chewing gum giant Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. on Thursday said it plans to phase out production of its Eclipse breath strips at a plant in Phoenix, Arizona and shift manufacturing to Poznan, Poland."
Business,SHARES in Kidde soared more than 17 per cent yesterday after it emerged that the fire equipment group had rejected an indicative 1.
Business,"Nova Chemicals Corp., Canada #39;s largest chemical maker, will join Petroleos Mexicanos, Mexico #39;s state-owned oil company, and two other partners to study a plan to build a \$2 billion petrochemical complex in Mexico."
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to Microsoft, IT pros still want to hear more about security, Linux and product futures. CEO Steve Ballmer did his best to accommodate them Wednesday morning in a keynote speech at the Gartner Symposium ITXpo in Orlando, Fla."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO : Intel Corp. on Thursday said it has scrapped plans to enter the digital television chip business, marking a retreat from a major component of its consumer electronics initiative."
Sci/Tech,Google on Thursday fixed a security flaw in its Web search service that could have allowed malicious hackers to modify its pages. According to a report posted to the Bugtraq Security Focus list on Wednesday 
Sci/Tech,"The British makers of the Grand Theft Auto video game are aggressively pursuing whoever leaked its newest version, San Andreas to the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems has announced its intention to buy privately-held Perfigo, but while waiting for the acquisition to close, Cisco has licensed Perfigo #39;s technology in an OEM deal."
Sports,ST. LOUIS The Houston Astros are ahead of St. Louis 2-to-1 over St. Louis after three innings of Game Seven of the National League Championship Series.
Sports,The billionaire businessman is said to be  #39;livid #39; over comments made by Sir Jackie in the battle to save the British Grand Prix.
Sports,Tommaso Rocchi scored a late equaliser to help Lazio for a 1-1 home draw with Villarreal while other two Spanish teams won their first-night actions in the new group stage of the UEFA Cup on Thursday.
Sports, Ohio State #39;s fall from being a preseason top 10 team to one just struggling to become bowl eligible has underscored the importance of the least appreciated commodity in team sports: leadership.
Sports,"October 22, 2004. England captain David Beckham has escaped disciplinary action by the Football Association for his deliberate yellow card against Wales."
World,CUBAN president Fidel Castro was recovering today after a bad fall as he left the stage following a televised speech. The communist leader broke his knee and arm in the tumble but quickly recovered his composure 
World,"Another disheartening event has taken place in Myanmar (Burma). Prime Minister Khin Nyunt, No. 3 in the hierarchy of the military junta, was replaced with First Secretary Soe Win, a reputed protege of Than "
World," Two prisoners, including a man accused of appearing in an al Qaida film about the USS Cole bombing, went before military review tribunals at the U.S. outpost in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Thursday, a Pentagon official said."
Sci/Tech," The new release of Sun's visual development environment allows users to develop Java applications on Mac OS X, Windows XP and Solaris for deployment on any platform compatible with the Java 2 Standard Edition."
World," In a testament to the independent streak of Western voters, Washington and California are considering dumping political party primaries."
Sci/Tech,Google's already soaring stock price rocketed even higher after reporting strong growth in its first quarter as a public company.
Sci/Tech,"But the company's guidance for next year failed to top Wall Street's estimates, and its shares fell in after-hours trading."
Sci/Tech,"Buoyed by continued strong worldwide sales of personal computers, Microsoft reported strong growth even as it faces the challenges of being a mature technology company."
Sci/Tech,Verizon announced plans to start introducing fiber-optic connections for residential phone and data services in six Eastern states.
Sci/Tech,"Based on Intel #39;s mobile architecture, the new Intel Pentium M processor 765 processor features 2MB of integrated, power-managed Level 2 cache and a frequency of 2.10 GHz."
Sci/Tech,"Recent storms, droughts and heat waves are probably being caused by global warming, which means the effects of climate change are coming "
Sports,"I hate to say this to Red Sox fans during their moment of transcendent bliss, but all that talk Im hearing about the sacking of the Bronx somehow exorcising the ghosts of Bambinos past is premature."
Sports,"JL Lewis shot a superb 10-under-par 62 to take a two-shot lead at the Funai Classic in Florida. The 44-year-old, who started from the 10th, birdied his first four holes before a run of six birdies in eight holes took him clear of the field."
World,"Burma #39;s military leader, General Than Shwe, is due to make a five-day state visit to India at the weekend, focused on trade and the issue of Indian rebels operating out of Burma."
Sports,There was a breakdown in the cosmic order Wednesday night. At least that's how it felt to Yankees fans.
Sci/Tech," In another change of plans, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. canceled a project Thursday to develop a chip for projection TVs and said it planned to focus its resources in other areas."
World," First Lady Laura Bush said on Thursday that her husband has long consultations with advisers before making decisions, disputing a recent report that he sometimes relies primarily on gut instincts."
Business,MICROSOFT said first revenues were up by 12 per cent as the software company benefited from stronger-than-expected computer and server shipments.
Business,THE near-15-per-cent jump in William Morrisons shares yesterday shows the City is looking well beyond the short-term pain of the first fall in profits at the group in its 37-year history.
Sci/Tech,"com October 21, 2004, 6:42 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"ONCE upon a time I used to have a really untidy desk, inches deep in press releases, old newspapers and illegible notes. Now it may not exactly be paper-free, but at least it is paper-reduced."
Sports,"It was the longest postseason series ever, 29 hours and 7 minutes of theater that shook the psyches of two of baseball #39;s bedrock franchises."
Sports," Bangabandhu National Stadium maybe a world away from the spiritual home of cricket at Lord #39;s in London, but for Brendon McCullum the Dhaka venue felt like heaven yesterday."
Sports,The Giants #39; three quarterbacks formed a triangle at practice Thursday and began to play catch. No pass was longer than 10 yards.
World,"THERE is nothing more self-righteous than a modern paparazzo with a split lip, garnered in the course of his slightly weird trade."
World,"In the tribal area of Waziristan, Pakistani helicopter gunships and commandos hunt one of the country #39;s most wanted militants - Abdullah Mehsud - feared Taliban "
Business,"Buoyed by continued strong worldwide sales of personal computers, the Microsoft Corporation yesterday reported strong growth in profits and sales even as it faces the challenges of being a mature technology company."
Business,"INVESTORS in Wm Morrison heaved a collective sigh of relief yesterday. There may be more hiccups along the way, went the consensus view, but the 3 billion Safeway acquisition was ultimately going to work."
Business,"Retailing entrepreneur Philip Green is to receive a 460m dividend from Arcadia, the Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins and Evans group he bought for 850m two years ago."
Sci/Tech,THE number of wild animals across the world has plummeted by 40 per cent in the past 30 years because of changes in the way humans are living.
Sci/Tech,An international team of NASA and university researchers has found the first direct evidence of a phenomenon predicted in 1918 using Einstein #39;s theory of general relativity -- that the Earth is dragging space and time around itself as it rotates.
Sci/Tech,"Texas Instruments unveiled a single chip solution for cell phones. Code-named  quot;Hollywood, quot; the new chip integrates a tuner, OFDM demodulator and channel decoder processor."
Sci/Tech,"At a United Nations General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, China National Space Administration chief Sun Laiyan urged peaceful use of outer space and closer international space co-operation."
Sports,The Boston Red Sox #39;s history-making comeback to win the American League championship at least temporarily turned New York Yankee dominance on its head.
Sports,JL Lewis produced a dazzling 10-under-par 62 to grab a two-shot lead after the opening round of the \$4.2 million Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on Thursday.
World,"JAPAN was counting the cost of its worst typhoon in two decades yesterday after it swept across the country, killing at least 66 people."
World,Russian military prosecutors say a report highlighting widespread bullying and violence against conscripts in the Russian Army is an exaggeration.
World,New York's attorney general is said to be scrutinizing practices for influencing which songs are heard on radio.
World,Families with autistic children are finding that techniques that have proved successful in the class can be tried at home.
World," Twenty nine people claiming to be North Korean asylum seekers cut through a wire fence and fled into a South Korean school in Beijing on Friday, a news report said."
Sports,"Speaking for all non-members of Red Sox Nation, we're happy you beat the Yankees.  Now go win a World Series so we can be done with you."
Sports,District officials said they are soliciting bids for the estimated \$13 million renovation to get RFK Stadium ready for baseball.
Sports,"Deyon Williams, the 2002 All-Met from Suitland High, has earned playing time by being Virginia's fastest receiver."
Sports,"J.L. Lewis gets off to his best start ever on the PGA Tour, shooting a 10-under-par 62 for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Funai Classic at Disney."
Sports,Ricky Williams's attorney met with NFL officials to discuss the tailback's desire to return from his brief retirement.
World," MOSCOW, Oct. 21 -- She survived three days as a hostage and the destruction of the school where she has passed nearly all of her 72-year life. Now Lydia Tsaliyeva is heading home, and her life may be in danger all over again. Only this time the threat comes from her neighbors."
World," MALMO, Sweden -- In one of his most popular songs, Swedish hip-hop artist Timbuktu sings of two strangers warily eying each other on a Stockholm subway, one a white Swede, the other an immigrant, each with his own thoughts and prejudices."
World,"<p></p><p> By Hugh Bronstein</p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombian police confiscated\$600,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency from a Medellin printingshop, the first time authorities have caught anyone using aprinting press to duplicate the new, hard to copy, \$20 bill.</p>"
Business,"If Oracle (Quote, Chart) is buying, PeopleSoft #39;s Dave Duffield isn #39;t selling -- at least not at these prices. The founder and new CEO of the Pleasanton, Calif."
Sports,Ricky Williams #39;s attorney met with NFL officials yesterday to discuss the former Miami Dolphins tailback #39;s desire to return from his brief retirement.
Sports,The Blue Devils entertain 14th-ranked Virginia this week to highlight Parents and Family Weekend on the Duke campus ... Kickoff is set for 1 pm ... The Blue Devils stand at 1-5 on the year after dropping a 
World," Rescue teams tried to reach 86 trapped miners on Friday after one of China's worst mine disasters in years killed at least 62 people, prompting calls for action by the president, state media said."
World," Rescue teams tried to reach 86 trapped  miners on Friday after one of China's worst mine disasters in  years killed at least 62 people, prompting calls for action by  the president, state media said."
Sports," Carmelo Anthony, who missed Denver's previous game after being cited for marijuana possession, scored 23 points for the Nuggets in a 100 88 preseason victory Thursday night over the Los Angeles Clippers."
Business, Europe's trade chief Peter Mandelson meets his U.S. counterpart Robert Zoellick for the first time on Monday amid signs of a truce in the dispute over government aid for rivals Boeing and Airbus.
Business,SANTANDER has unexpectedly unveiled a Spaniard as the next chief executive of Abbey - defying expectations that a British banker was in line for the job.
Sci/Tech,"WHEN Scots turn up the heat the rest of the world dies a little, a report by an international conservation charity claimed yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"By measuring variations in satellite orbits, scientists have found the first direct evidence of one of the hallowed tenets of Albert Einstein #39;s theory of general relativity -- that the Earth "
Sci/Tech,"IN ANOTHER change of plan, semiconductor giant Intel has cancelled a project to develop a chip for projection TVs, saying it plans to focus its resources in other areas."
Sci/Tech,"Swiss watchmaker Swatch on Wednesday introduced  quot;Paparazzi quot; watches that use Microsoft #39;s Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT), giving Dick Tracy wannabes yet another watch brand to choose from."
Sports,American gymnast Paul Hamm has survived an appeal against his Olympic gold medal by the man he beat into bronze in Athens. South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-young had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after 
Sports,The Virginia Cavaliers were in the midst of what would become a blowout victory at Western Michigan last season when rookie wide receiver Deyon Williams came to the line of 
World, Prime Minister Paul Martin welcomed on Thursday the idea of Chinese investments in Canada's natural resource sector but his comments angered legislators who said Canadian sovereignty could be at risk.
World, Police on Friday said they'd uncovered  #36;74 million worth of crystal methamphetamine hidden in hollowed out candles from China  #151; one of Australia's biggest ever drug seizures.
World,"BAGHDAD: Seven Iraqis including four Baghdad airport employees, two Iraqi national guards and a woman were killed in two incidents in Iraq on Thursday."
World, Cuban President Fidel Castro tripped and  shattered a kneecap in a tumble captured on live television  that raised new questions about the political future of the  communist run country he has led for 45 years.
Business,"There is likely to be strong U.S. pressure on much of Asia next year, not just China, to allow a major depreciation of the dollar."
World,"For the Yankees, the A.L.C.S. was a colossal flop, the kind they had avoided through decades of charmed Octobers."
World,"An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Thursday night killed a leading weapons maker of Hamas who was responsible for some of the group #39;s most powerful bombs and its homemade rockets, Israel #39;s military said."
World,A French court will rule on whether a new law bans three Sikh boys from wearing the under-turban to school.
Business,The bitter battle within Lazard over a proposed initial public offering reached a turning point yesterday as the firm #39;s chairman gave his consent with one colossal 
Sci/Tech,"CHINESE palaeontologists said they had found feathers on the fossilised legs of a primitive bird, which backs controversial theories that birds descended from four-limbed dinosaurs."
Sci/Tech,"Japanese electronics giant NEC Corp has begun selling the world #39;s fastest supercomputer. NEC claimed its SX-8 is the most powerful  quot;vector-type quot; supercomputer, with a sustainable "
Sports,"First, let #39;s put our hands together and thank Johnny Damon and the Boston Red Sox for beating a franchise and a fan base who act more entitled than Donald Trump #39;s children."
Sports,"Couch, 27, has sat idle since being released Sept. 5 by the Green Bay Packers, who signed him June 14 to a one-year contract. Couch was cut June 9 by the Cleveland Browns after refusing to accept a 60 per cent pay cut."
Sports," Scott Rolen hit a two run tie breaking  homer off Roger Clemens in the sixth inning to give St Louis a  5 2 victory over the Houston Astros at Busch Stadium Thursday,  putting the Cardinals in the World Series."
Business," The dollar regained some ground against  the yen on Friday, moving away from four month lows hit the  previous day, but the market remained reluctant to push the  U.S. currency below the closely watched 107 yen mark."
Sports,"Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen chase Houston starter Roger Clemens with two key hits as the Cardinals top the Astros, 5-2, to advance to the World Series against Boston."
Business,"China #39;s car production and sales this year will be lower than expected and also the lowest increasesince China #39;s entry to the World Trade Organization three years ago, according to industry experts."
Sports, Rasheed Marshall set a Big East career rushing mark for quarterbacks and threw three touchdown passes while leading No. 15 West Virginia over Syracuse 27 6 Thursday night.
Sports,"Virginia's men's soccer team loses to visiting Duke, 3-0, on Saturday and fails to make the NCAA semifinals for the eighth time in nine years."
World," Myanmar's state media confirmed that the military regime's leader General Than Shwe would visit India, just days after the ousting of the nation's premier for alleged corruption."
World,"KHARTOUM, Oct 21 (AFP) -- Sudan has reportedly drawn up a list of charges against rebels in the troubled region of Darfur that it hopes to present to the United Nations during a meeting with representatives of the world body."
Sports,"The St. Louis Cardinals suddenly erupted against Roger Clemens, startling the Houston Astros, 5-2, Thursday night to take Game 7 of the N.L.C.S."
Sports, Jason Terry and Josh Howard each scored 17 points and the Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 112 74 preseason victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
World," Because President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry were deemed too divisive for the annual Alfred E. Smith political dinner, the crowd heard from former President Bush and former New York Gov. Hugh Carey instead."
World,A vigil in Nottingham for murdered teenager Danielle Beccan will call for an end to the city's gun culture.
Business,"China #39;s economy grew by 9.5 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of this year, Spokesman Zheng Jingping for the National Bureau of Statistics announced in Beijing Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Internet media and Web search company Yahoo Inc. (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it bought privately held e-mail search company Stata Labs, jumping into the nascent "
World,"GAZA CITY, Oct 22 (AFP) - Israel carried out another air strike on Gaza City overnight Thursday, witnesses said Friday. Helicopter gunships fired three missiles at the house of a local chief of the so-called People #39;s Resistance Committees."
World,A POLITICAL compromise to save the job of the new European Commissioner who thinks homosexuality is a sin was put to Euro MPs in Brussels yesterday.
Sports, Jason Williams scored 16 points and had five assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 97 75 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
Sports,"Drew Gooden and LeBron James both score 27, leading the Cavaliers to a 105-97 win over the feuding Raptors, who didn't have Vince Carter."
World," John Kerry literally went hunting for the support of gun lovers and then tapped the power of  quot;Superman quot; to trade shots with President George W. Bush on health, as the two scouted votes that could swing a race still too close to call."
Business,A spokesman for China #39;s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said here Friday that the 9.7 percent increase of consumption in the first three quarters this year is  quot;encouraging quot;.
Sports," Paint the World Series red  #151; Red Sox and Redbirds, a classic matchup filled with a rich history."
Sci/Tech,The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released Living Planet Report 2004the current edition of an annual index that tracks global species abundance and human use of natural resources.
Sports, Paul Hamm says Thursday #39;s decision from sports #39; highest court confirms what he #39;s always felt in his heart. That he was champion in the men #39;s all around that night at the Athens Games and Olympic gold medalist.
Sports,"Victorian-born golfer Mark Hensby charged into a tie for second after the first round at the Funai Classic at Disney World, before revealing he would skip next month #39;s Australian Open to play in South Korea."
Sports,"Zach Randolph had 34 points and 17 rebounds, leading an overwhelming inside game that gave the Portland Trail Blazers an 88-85 preseason victory Thursday night over the Toronto Raptors."
Sports,Rasheed Marshall set a Big East career rushing mark for quarterbacks and threw three touchdown passes while leading No. 15 West Virginia over Syracuse 27-6 Thursday night.
Sports,  Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye says he has a small tear in the ligament of his right ankle and won #39;t play Sunday against Tampa Bay.
World, Former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic is pleading for the right to represent himself at his trial before the War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague.
World,"After more than three years of appointment battles, President Bush's ambitions for the courts are clear, but his record is mixed."
Sports," Scott Rolen belted a two run,  tie breaking homer off Roger Clemens in the sixth inning to  give St Louis a 5 2 victory over the Houston Astros at Busch  Stadium Thursday, earning the Cardinals a World Series berth."
Sports,"Hugs and celebrations over, Boston Red Sox Manager Terry Francona announced his rotation on Thursday afternoon."
Sports,There was a breakdown in the cosmic order Wednesday night. At least that's how it felt to Yankees fans.
World, The attorney for an Islamic charity whose office was searched by FBI agents last week says the charity has no ties to global terrorism or to a Sudanese group with a similar name that is under federal investigation.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average was up 0.61  percent by midsession on Friday as strong gains in U.S.  technology shares encouraged investors to buy local peers such  as NEC Corp. that have recently fallen heavily.
Business,"United Technologies made a 1.35 billion pound bid for Kidde, but the fire-fighting equipment maker has rejected the offer, saying it undervalues the company."
Business,"TROUBLED china maker Royal Doulton has revealed that it has held talks about a takeover by rival Waterford Wedgwood. Stoke-based Doulton, which said in March that it would close its last UK factory in the "
Sports,Frank Lampard expects Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen to be back to top form in front of goal soon. The Icelander netted his first club strike since the opening day of the Barclays 
Sports,"Orlando Magic #39;s Steve Francis (3) drives to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets #39; Baron Davis (1) in first half of a preseason game at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss."
Sports,"Morgantown, WV (Sports Network) - Rasheed Marshall passed for 144 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 15 West Virginia over Syracuse, 27-6, in a Big East contest from Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium."
Sports,"Jason Leonard, the former England prop, declared it would be  quot;a crying shame quot; if Jonny Wilkinson #39;s injury denied him the chance to captain his country in next month #39;s internationals against Canada, South Africa and Australia."
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Google Is Doomed Long Term - Search Engine Friendly E-Commerce Design From Ground Up - Why Does Google Still Value 'Bought Links' - SEO for Google Using CSS - Cloaking 101 - Questions and Answers - No Joy With Listings in Yahoo!
Sports,Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen powered St. Louis back to the World Series with a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the N.L.C.S.
Sports,"Rasheed Marshall throws three touchdown passes and sets a Big East career rushing mark for quarterbacks, leading No. 15 West Virginia past Syracuse, 27-6, Thursday night."
Sports,"Playoff format: Each team hosts a match in the two-game, first-round series, with total goals determining the winner. If the series is even after the second game, a 30-minute overtime period and, if necessary, a penalty kick tiebreaker will..."
Business," China's economic boom is still roaring despite efforts to cool sizzling growth, with the gross domestic product climbing 9.5 percent in the first three quarters of this year, the government reported Friday."
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc. appeared to move a step closer to challenging Google Inc. in searchable Web mail, acquiring the startup behind the powerful e mail application Bloomba."
Business,"A Microsoft Corp. division that competes head-to-head with the open-source Linux operating system posted sharply improved financial results, helping to fuel a strong quarter for the Redmond software company."
Business,Walt Disney #39;s board of directors went on trial this week on shareholder accusations that it merely rubber-stamped a decision to hire Michael Ovitz and allowed him to walk away 
Business,Florida Power  amp; Light plans to ask regulators for an increase in what it can charge customers for electricity in part to recover costs from three hurricanes that hit its service area in August and September.
Business,"Alaska Air Group Inc. earned \$79.2 million in net income in the third quarter, making more money than financial analysts projected as traffic increased and it worked to cut costs."
Sci/Tech,"Emsworth #39;s Mike Fincke returns to Earth on Saturday, six months after leaving for the space voyage he had dreamed of since he was a young boy."
Sci/Tech,"HOLTSVILLE, NY --(Business Wire)-- Oct. 21, 2004 -- Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL), The Enterprise Mobility Company(TM), today announced the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New "
Sports,"They hit for average and power, run with abandon and last night, they went through one of baseball #39;s greatest pitchers to earn their way into the World Series."
Sports," Roger Clemens is still heading to the Hall of Fame, even though his Houston Astros team will not be going to the World Series following a 5 2 defeat by the St Louis Cardinals Thursday."
World,"The death toll in a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine rose to 64 on Friday and chances that 84 missing miners might still be alive were  quot;quite slim, #39; #39; the government said."
World,"Iran is unlikely to accept European incentives to get it to suspend uranium enrichment, diplomats said yesterday, raising the prospect of a showdown next month between Tehran and the UN nuclear-watchdog agency."
World,"An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles into a crowded Gaza City street Thursday night, killing a senior Hamas explosives expert who was blamed in the deaths of dozens of Israelis, according "
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. reported healthy earnings and revenue growth for its fiscal first quarter, but investors instead focused on concerns about prospects for long term corporate contracts and the long wait for a new version of the company's dominant Windows operating system."
Sports," BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - Benjamin Raich of  Austria won a men's Alpine ski World Cup slalom race Sunday  with a time of one minute 51.06 seconds, according to  provisional results."
Sports,"Tim Wakefield Will Start Game 1 of World Series for Boston Against St. Louis on Saturday Night. Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona faces reporters during a news conference at Fenway Park, in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004."
Sports,"While nomadic running back Ricky Williams is taking classes at an unidentified Northern Californian university, his attorney laid the groundwork for his possible return to the Dolphins and NFL."
Sports,"Rasheed Marshall threw for 144 yards and three touchdowns Thursday night in sending 14th-ranked West Virginia coasting past Syracuse, 27-6."
Business," The dollar regained some ground against  the yen on Friday, moving away from four month lows hit the  previous day, as the market remained reluctant to push the U.S.  currency below the closely watched 107 yen mark."
Business,"Deep in the heart of Germany #39;s Ruhr Valley, a column of 25,000 angry blue-collar workers and their families has taken to the streets of Bochum, waving banners and red union flags, beating drums and blowing whistles."
Business,"Stepping up its counterattack against cable TV outfits encroaching on its turf, Verizon will offer its own video packages, plus ultra-high-speed Internet access, to customers in six more "
Business," China #39;s growth rate slowed slightly in the third quarter, according to figures Friday, suggesting that government efforts to cool the economy are having some but possibly not enough of an impact."
Business,"Despite its ongoing fight to thwart a takeover, investors still got to celebrate stronger-than-expected earnings. Can this be sustained?"
Business,The state #39;s last monthly job report before the presidential election shows Arizona #39;s job-creation machine has shifted into neutral.
Sports,"The beauty, from purely a baseball perspective, is that the New York Yankees stats, schedule made all the mistakes the Red Sox stats, schedule usually do."
Sports,The St Louis Cardinals joined the Boston Red Sox in the World Series after they overcame the Houston Astros 5-2 at Busch Stadium on Thursday.
Sports,"Two months after a judging error overshadowed one of the most stunning comebacks in Olympic history, Paul Hamm is no longer stuck in limbo."
Sports,"If emotion is the key to great football, tomorrow #39;s showdown between Alabama and Tennessee should be a classic. That #39;s because the Vols are coached by Phillip Fulmer - insultingly "
Sports,"John Olerud isn #39;t sure whether he #39;ll be wearing a Yankees uniform come Opening Day 2005, but the first baseman isn #39;t ruling out that option."
Sports,SAN ANTONIO (Ticker) -- The Philadelphia 76ers appear to be taking the preseason more seriously than some of their opponents. The 76ers rallied in the fourth quarter to force overtime before taking the lead 
World," BAGHDAD, Oct. 21 -- Two attacks on vehicles carrying Iraqi women to their jobs Thursday morning claimed the lives of six women and one man and severely wounded more than a dozen people, witnesses and government officials said."
World,"The Latin American literary giant won the last laugh on book pirates by finely tuning the ending of his latest novel, ""Memories of My Melancholy Whores."""
World," Rescue teams scrambling to reach 84  trapped miners after one of China's worst mine disasters in  years pulled two more bodies from the rubble on Friday, leaving  the toll from the blast at 64, state media said."
World," As the death toll rose from Japan's  deadliest typhoon in two decades, experts warned on Friday that  climate change could bring a stormier future."
Business," China's economy grew by 9.5 percent in the first three quarters of 2004 compared to the same period last year, China's National Bureau of Statistics announced."
World," While a new environmental report gives a gloomy assessment of human management of the Earth, buried among its charts and graphs is one Andean success story that bucks the trend of a decline in wildlife species: the vicuna, a smaller, fleet footed cousin of the camel."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average was up 0.88  percent by mid afternoon on Friday, bolstered by gains in  Nippon Steel Corp. and its rivals after firm Chinese growth  data eased concern over a slowdown in one of Japan's biggest  export markets."
Business,New York Attorney General has subpoened major players in the Washington area insurance market as part of an investigation into steering and bid-rigging.
Business,"Stewart said, in court documents released Thursday, that her criminal trial was ""fundamentally unfair"" because prosecutors suggested she was accused of insider trading."
Business,"Williams Industries Inc. said its \$780,000 loss in the past fiscal year was due, in part, to ""political haggling"" over highway spending."
Sports," All of New England would have been quaking with anticipation. Just imagine: Roger Clemens back at Fenway, wearing the enemy's colors for a fourth time in the postseason, this time in Game 7 of the World Series."
Business,Some of the insurance brokers and carriers under investigation in New York Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer #39;s probe of steering and bid-rigging are major players in the Washington area insurance market.
Business,"The Australian dollar headed for its sixth weekly gain, the longest winning streak in more than a year, on optimism raw-material exports to China will increase after a report showed economic growth there."
Sports,Red Sox Nation vs. Cardinals Nation. Redbirds vs. Red Sox. Can we start this thing off by banning each and every use of the phrase  quot;Red October quot; right now?
Sports,Rasheed Marshall told a teammate at the start of the season he thought he would break Donovan McNabb #39;s Big East rushing record for quarterbacks against Syracuse.
Sports,Another victory escaped the clutches of the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. This one eluding them in overtime. The Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) topped 
World,"WANA (South Waziristan): As the crusade against al-Qaeda militants got stepped-up in the tribal belt of Pakistan to put in cage Abdullah Mehsud, the ringleader of Chinese engineers captivity, dozens of families left their mountainous abode near the "
World," The 25 member European Union  #151; now comprising eight ex communist nations and considering membership for Muslim dominated Turkey  #151; is busily crafting a ""Wider Europe"" as well."
Business,"  10/22/04    The board of the Walt Disney Company went on trial Wednesday, facing shareholder accusations that it simply rubber stamped a decision "
Business,A spokesman from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said here Friday that multi-fators have pushed up the housing price. Statistics show that the prices of housing and 
Business,Both Nebraska Sens. Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel said Thursday they will continue to work with state producers and bankers following an announcement Thursday by the Omaha-based Farm Credit Services 
Business,"American Express Co. Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Chenault probably will say earnings rose more than 10 percent for the 11th straight quarter, the best performance of all the companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average."
Sports,"Under normal circumstances, the hype surrounding the Patriots stats, news-Jets game Sunday at Gillette Stadium would come with its own set of pressures, what with their identical "
Sports,"Now that he has decided to stay with the New Jersey Nets, Rod Thorn must make a decision on whether all-star guard Jason Kidd should go."
Sports,"DC United will retain its lucrative base of sideline seats at RFK Stadium despite the arrival of baseball at the 43-year-old stadium, according to plans being developed by the DC Sports  amp; Entertainment Commission."
World,"Ednan Al-Ghoul, a Hamas leader responsible for developing the Qassam rockets fired by Palestinians at Israeli towns, was killed in a missile strike near Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces said."
Business,"By our reporters. Some 50,000 auto workers took part Tuesday in protests against plans to cut 12,000 jobs at General Motors European subsidiaries."
World,"Australia's Labor opposition begins putting together a new team, after its damaging loss in this month's election."
World," As the death toll rose from Japan's deadliest typhoon in two decades, experts warned on Friday that climate change could bring a stormier future."
Business,"NEW YORK Stocks were mixed in a volatile session yesterday, with blue chips weighed down by oil prices and a new investigation of the insurance industry."
Business,"Annual economic growth in China has slowed for the third quarter in a row, to 9.1 percent, responding to Beijing #39;s efforts to rein in breakneck investment and lending, third-quarter official data shows."
Business,Indianapolis - October 21 - The Hamilton County sheriff talks about a home owned by one of Indiana #39;s richest men. The founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Conseco.
Sports,"In his never-ending search for areas that need improvement, coach Tom Coughlin found one in the phase of the game he is known to emphasize: special teams."
Sports,"John Kerry may not win Ohio without attracting votes from sportsmen. That #39;s why he took time in the final weeks of the election campaign to hunt geese in Boardman, Ohio, yesterday."
World,"in years have pulled two more bodies from the rubble, leaving the toll from the blast at 64, state media say. the fastest economic growth of any major world economy."
World," Sudanese rebels and government envoys began arriving here on Thursday to restart talks to end the conflict in their country #39;s western province of Darfur, as the African Union confirmed it will multiply its truce monitoring force in the "
Business,"  Microsoft said Thursday that its fiscal first quarter net income rose 11 percent from a year earlier as client software sales, server revenue and Xbox sales all rose."
Business,Oil futures prices were little changed Thursday as traders anxiously watched for indications that the supply or demand picture would change in some way to add pressure to the market or take some away.
Business,  Reebok International Ltd. reported a 30 percent pop in profit for the third quarter Thursday and said that its chairman will take on the day to day duties of the company.
Business,"Newsday named Paul Barbetta, director of circulation for The Baltimore Sun, to head its circulation department after a scandal over inflated figures."
Business,The Donald will remain at the helm of his troubled casino company under a new plan to salvage it for a second time. Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts said yesterday it will file for bankruptcy 
Business," Oil prices simmered near  $55 a barrel  on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel supply crunch and  robust but slowing economic growth in China, the world's number  two oil user."
World, One of the few unchallenged accomplishments of Myanmar's military junta  #151; securing peace with the country's armed ethnic rebel groups  #151; may be in jeopardy after Prime Minister Gen. Khin Nyunt lost his job this week.
World,"PATTANI, Thailand, December 5 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - A fleet of military and civil aircraft and helicopters dropped Sunday, December 5, some 120 million paper birds across Thailands troubled Muslim-majority south, described by activists as "
Business,Qwest Communications International Inc. yesterday agreed to pay \$250 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the company fraudulently booked \$3.
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc., the nation #39;s largest telephone company, announced yesterday it is digging up streets and stringing wire in six states, including Washington #39;s Maryland and Virginia "
Business,"Children #39;s television networks owned by Viacom and Disney have agreed to pony up \$1 million and \$500,000, respectively, to end Federal Communications Commission investigations into whether "
Sports, J.L. Lewis matched his best score on the PGA Tour and was kicking himself for two easy birdie putts that got away.
Sports,"DALLAS (Ticker) -- The New York Knicks have 13 days before they play their season opener. From the looks of things, they have plenty of work to do."
World,"Dubai, Oct. 22 (NNN) :Hamas rocket mastermind Adnan al-Ghoul and an aide travelling with him were killed in an Israeli air strike on a car in the north of the Gaza Strip."
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SEOUL, Korea (North) -- A group of 29 people claming to be North Koreans entered a school for South Koreans "
Business,China's economic growth slows for a third straight quarter as efforts by the government to rein in booming expansion continue to take hold.
Sports, Cornerback Antoine Winfield and wide receiver Marcus Robinson were the two most heralded free agents signed by Minnesota last March.
World," Clooney, Paterno, Bird, Sheen: The guest list at a party for Hollywood ""A"" listers and sports legends? No, just some of famous names running for House seats or helping House candidates around the country."
Sports, Joseph Jefferson's right knee might never be completely healthy. He can't worry about it now.
Sports, Making the most of second chances is second nature to Wisconsin senior Scott Starks.
World,"And later on Sunday, gunmen killed two National Guards and wounded four others in an attack near Latifiya, a town south of Baghdad that has seen persistent unrest, officials said."
Business,At least two more states are planning to join New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer in suing the insurance industry over allegations of bid-rigging and collusion.
Business,"BEIJING: Record oil prices have had only  quot;limited quot; impact on the Chinese economy but the country needs to be keep a close watch on the issue, a senior official said."
Sci/Tech," The fossil of what may be one of the earliest baby birds has been found in northeast China. The fossil, estimated at 121 million years old, is curled up as though still in its shell."
Sports,Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu says he has has no future at a Premiership club after his bust-up with boss Jose Mourinho and his drug shame.
Sports,One of Carmelo Anthony #39;s friends flew to Denver Thursday to claim responsibility for the marijuana found last week in the Nuggets star #39;s carry-on bag and to attempt to clear Anthony #39;s name.
World,"The 78-year-old Communist dictator stumbled, tumbled to the ground and fractured his left knee and right arm as he left the podium at a graduation ceremony Wednesday night in Santa Clara, central Cuba."
World,"The killing of Adnan Al-Ghoul, the No. 2 leader of the Hamas military wing, is one of the most important assassinations Israel has carried out in the last few years, defense establishment officials told Army Radio on Friday."
Sports,"Erick Dampier got everything he wanted this summer: money, security, a shot at a championship. The Knicks wanted Dampier this summer, but instead, they got a heavy dose of disappointment."
World, Europe's bourses are expected to track the climb on the Nasdaq overnight and open slightly firmer. Ericsson though is likley to suffer following a disappointing update and VW will be in focus after rejecting an union pay cuts offer as insufficient.
World,Israel says it #39;s considering releasing some Palestinian prisoners -- as part of a deal in which Egypt has freed an Israeli Arab man convicted of spying.
World,Rescuers express mounting fears for 86 people still missing after a gas explosion in a China coal mine killed 62.
Business,The two major US airlines in bankruptcy have made tough choices about jobs and wages while largely protecting the free tickets and other perks offered to their frequent fliers.
Business,"Bankrupt Interstate Bakeries Corp. (IBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , maker of Hostess Twinkies and Wonder Bread, received court approval on Thursday to incur new debt "
Business,A startup company becomes the first domestic airline to place an order for the Boeing jet. By Bryan Corliss. An airline that started service six months ago with just one jet plans to buy 20 7E7s from the Boeing Co.
Sci/Tech,JAPANESE TIN maker NEC has released a mass produced supercomputer computer which it claims knocks the socks off Big Blue #39;s Blue Gene/L.
Sci/Tech,"Search engine darling Google has patched a hole in its search engine the could have allowed malicious hackers to modify the content of the Google search results page or silently modify search results, but a new hole may have already appeared."
Sci/Tech,IBM on Thursday opened an expanded research center in China to bulk up its technology portfolio for midsize businesses worldwide. The SMB Innovation Center was added to the company #39;s research lab in Beijing 
Sports,"Told his job is safe for now, Cashman will seek answers to team #39;s pitching collapse. By Mike Fitzpatrick. NEW YORK -- Brian Cashman #39;s job is safe -- at least for now."
Sports,"More than two months after he won it in Athens, Olympic gymnastics champion Paul Hamm will get to keep his all-around gold medal.  quot;This is obviously a great day "
Sports,"An attorney for Ricky Williams met with NFL officials on Thursday in Santa Monica, Calif., hoping to pave the way for the former Dolphins running back to return this season."
World,China's economic growth slows for a third straight quarter as efforts to rein in booming expansion continue to take hold.
Business," The Nikkei average closed up 0.63 percent  on Friday, led by gains in Nippon Steel Corp. and its rivals  after data showing only a minor slowdown in China's robust  economic growth eased concerns about a sudden downturn in one  of Japan's biggest export markets."
Business,"The world #39;s biggest software company, Microsoft Corporation, said last night that its first quarter profits swelled to \$2.9 billion as consumers and businesses pumped up demand for new computers."
Business,China #39;s economic growth has slowed for a third straight quarter as efforts by the government to rein in booming expansion continue to take hold.
Business,Interstate Bakeries Corp. received bankruptcy court approval Thursday to use \$200 million in financing as it tries to reorganize its business.
World, Israel killed Hamas's top bomb and rocket maker in Gaza and launched a missile strike on the home of another leading militant on Friday in the run up to a key parliamentary vote on a plan to quit the occupied territory.
World, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the most of an upbeat economic report on his country to press its case for membership in the European Union.
Business," Oil prices simmered near  #36;55 a barrel on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel supply crunch and robust but slowing economic growth in China, the world's number two user."
Business," Rising oil prices are slowing growth across the world but key emerging economies such as China and India will continue to support the near term outlook for commodities, the world's largest mining company said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A 121 million-year-old baby arboreal bird, fossilised while still curled in its egg, has been found in China, Science magazine reports this week."
Sci/Tech,"Do you love Google? Thanks to the search site, anyone can easily find the capitals of states, pictures of Lego pieces and the name of that NKOTB guy on The Surreal Life (Jordan Knight)."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. continues its recent buying spree of e-mail startups with the acquisition of Stata Laboratories Inc. Yahoo confirmed on Thursday that it had bought Stata Labs, the maker of search-based e-mail client Bloomba."
Sci/Tech,Officials announced the launch of an IBM Innovation Center in Beijing Thursday to find better ways to get software from ISVs (define) around the world into the computers of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in China.
Sci/Tech,"With its recent introduction of the PCIe-enabled Nvidia nForce4 media and communication processors (MCP) for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processors, Nvidia expects to extend its lead against other chipmakers for the worlds K8 chipset market, said Drew "
Sports,"Red Sox and Redbirds, a classic matchup filled with rich history. After finishing off the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox face their biggest National League nemesis, the St."
Sports,"Jenson Button has revealed dissatisfaction with the way his management handled a fouled switch to Williams. Not only did the move not come off, his reputation may have been irreparably damaged amid news headline "
Sports,"Martinsville track can be difficult: Midway through their 10-race playoff, the Nextel Cup Series contenders are at the shortest and slowest oval on the NASCAR circuit - a place four-time series champion Jeff Gordon insists can be as damaging to title "
Sports,Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori claimed six wickets to demolish the Bangladesh second innings and help New Zealand claim the first test Friday by an innings and 99 runs.
Sports,"Arsenal are confident captain Patrick Vieira will be fit for Sunday #39;s showdown with Manchester United. Boss Arsene Wenger said Vieira only had a 20-80 chance of facing United, but the player has responded "
Sports,The amount of grass found in the backpack of Carmelo Anthony was not enough to stoke a party. But a scathing story grew like a weed across the nation.
Sports," It #39;s all a little funky. In a city where a cosmopolitan feel meets Jeeps and jean jackets, the football coach is reclining comfortably in his office outside the football stadium, the one with "
World,"Japan #39;s deadliest typhoon in more than two decades killed 66 people, news reports said on Thursday as rescuers searched frantically for 22 still missing in floods and landslides."
World,"A group of 29 North Koreans fled into a South Korean school in Beijing yesterday to seek asylum, exactly one week after an earlier group defected under similar circumstances."
Sports,Patriots safety Rodney Harrison was voted the dirtiest player in football in a recent poll conducted by Sports Illustrated of 354 current and former NFL players. Surprised?
Sports,"More than two months after he won it in Athens, Olympic gymnastics champion Paul Hamm will get to keep his all-around gold medal."
Sports,"It was not easy for Nikolay Kurmakov to leave the country where he was a national champion rower, enjoying as good a life as there was to be had in the old Soviet Union."
Sports,"Sometimes, when you're living through an event, you can be too close to what's happening to realize the magnitude of it."
Sports,"Yesterday, Olympic gold medal cyclist Tyler Hamilton of Marblehead said he will clear his name at a January hearing in Colorado, and asked critics and supporters for patience over his positive test for blood doping last month. Hamilton faces a potential two-year ban from cycling after tests taken at the Spanish Vuelta race indicated he had received a blood transfusion ..."
Sports,"Even though David Ortiz has started only two games at first base in the last three months, he will play the position when the Red Sox face the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in Games 3, 4, and 5 (if necessary) of the World Series. The way the Sox see it, they have no choice but to go with ..."
Sports,So how did the New York press treat the Yankees after their epic collapse. Some snippets from the pages of New York's newspapers:
Sports,"The game came down to one play, no time remaining, and the Patriots already had won the contest. There was not a thing at stake . . . except the fact that if the Seahawks punched it into the end zone, they would cover. My thoughts turned immediately to the folks who had a  quot;vested quot; interest in the game and ..."
Sports,"The Revolution are apparently prepared to fight to extend their season. Clint Dempsey and Pat Noonan shoved each other and flailed away briefly yesterday at the Gillette Stadium practice field, while the team prepared for tomorrow's playoff game against the Columbus Crew."
Sports,"In New England college football history, only Doug Flutie and Glenn Foley of Boston College have thrown for 10,000 yards."
Sports,"NORTHWESTERN (3-3) vs. WISCONSIN (7-0) When, where: Tomorrow, noon, at Madison, Wis. TV: ESPN."
Sports,"NORTHEASTERN (3-3) vs. MAINE (3-3) When, where: Tomorrow, 2 p.m., at Orono, Maine. Radio: WJIB-AM (740). Last season: Northeastern won, 20-14. Comments: Northeastern (2-1 in conference) is looking to keep its lead at the top of the Atlantic 10 North Division. Last week, the Huskies suffered a 41-14 loss to Harvard. QB Shawn Brady is 86 of 137 for 1,271 ..."
Sports,"Rasheed Marshall set a Big East career rushing mark for quarterbacks and threw three touchdown passes while leading No. 15 West Virginia over Syracuse, 27-6, last night."
Business,Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly and the state Division of Insurance have each opened separate investigations of insurance companies and brokers to determine if any engaged in price fixing or other illegal sales practices that cheated customers out of the best prices for policies.
Business,"Web search provider Google Inc., posting its first financial results as a public company, yesterday said its third-quarter earnings and revenues both more than doubled from a year ago on the strength of an online advertising boom that continues to gather steam."
Sports,"The battle for the Cape Ann League begins tomorrow. With four teams undefeated in league play and three boasting 6-0 overall records, the final four weeks of the season will pit prolific offense against immovable defense. The fight for supremacy begins as Wilmington (6-0) travels to Pentucket at 2 p.m."
Business,Phones across Boston went down yesterday when World Series tickets went on sale. Hotel rooms are already so scarce that Major League Baseball booked rooms at a dozen hotels to come up with the 800 it needs.
Sports,"The Billerica girls' soccer team took a unique approach to yesterday's match against Andover. It didn't worry about Andover's star scorers, Jackie Powers and Emily Pallotta."
Business,"Fans flocked to Fenway Park and tied the Boston phone system in knots yesterday trying to snare the few World Series tickets remaining after Major League Baseball, its corporate sponsors, and season ticket holders received their allotments."
Sports,"Wilmington quarterback Joe Herra is a terror under center. A starter at the position since his freshman year, he has the Wildcats sitting pretty with a sterling 6-0 record going into tomorrow's game against unbeaten Pentucket. Herra, a junior, parlays that experience into this week's Q  amp;"
Sports,Boston Latin over Acton-Boxboro -- Please take this prediction cum grano salis. Wilmington over Pentucket -- The always accurate Boston.com 100 has Wilmington (No. 37) ranked over Pentucket (39). Can't argue with that.
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc. said yesterday it will extend a powerful new fiber-optic network capable of delivering cable television to 1 million US homes and businesses by year's end, including more than 100,000 in suburban Boston."
Sports,"TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 BIG THREE -- Brockton at Durfee, 7. GREATER BOSTON -- Arlington at Everett, 7; Cambridge at Peabody, 7; Somerville at Revere, 7."
Business,"  A closely watched barometer of future economic activity fell in September for the fourth consecutive month, suggesting that the recovery may be cooling. A separate report from the Labor Department, however, suggested modest improvement in the job market."
Business,"Microsoft made almost \$3 billion in profit in the past quarter, but it was Google that captured investors #39; fancy yesterday. The current and former Wall Street darlings reported their earnings after the stock "
Business,"Insurance broker Coyle Hamilton Willis is to stop accepting controversial contingent commissions from insurers, according to a report this morning."
Business,"They suggest that government efforts to cool the economy are having some but possibly not enough of an impact. For the three months to September, the economy grew 9.1 per cent compared "
Business,"Boeing finally has a US launch customer for the 7E7 Dreamliner, but it is a virtually unknown carrier with just one 15-year-old plane in its fleet."
Business,"Even as she adjusts to prison life, Martha Stewart continues to try to clear her name. In an 89-page appeal filed Thursday, Stewart #39;s lawyers urged the US Circuit Court here to "
Business,"Asian stocks in the shipping, steel and trading sectors bounced higher Friday after China said its economy expanded 9.1 percent in the year to the end of September."
Business,"MICHEL David-Weill, the septuagenarian chairman of investment bank Lazard, has finally given his consent to a 1.7bn Wall Street float that would end more than 150 years of private ownership for the venerable City firm."
Sci/Tech,"SOFTWARE  #39;MOTH Microsoft has admitted that it can #39;t beat hackers all the time, but will do its best. That argument was quietly put forward by the softly spoken, shy and retiring, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer "
Sci/Tech,Information technology (IT) giant IBM is ready to grab more shares in the IT related market of China #39;s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with more products at affordable prices.
World,"In a step fraught with risks for Prime Minister Tony Blair, Britain agreed yesterday to send 850 of its soldiers from relatively peaceful southern Iraq to a volatile area near Baghdad "
Business," The dollar regained some ground against  the yen on Friday, moving away from four month lows hit the  previous day as the market proved reluctant to push the U.S.  currency below the 107 yen mark."
World,"  Responding to a US request, Britain agreed yesterday to transfer 850 troops from relatively calm southern Iraq into a stronghold of the Iraqi insurgency near Baghdad."
World,"NIGERIA LAGOS -- The Nigerian government yesterday disclosed a foiled coup plot, charging four military officers and a civilian with conspiring to topple the government by shooting down a helicopter carrying President Olusegun Obasanjo. Major Hamza al-Mustapha, former chief of personal security to the late military dictator General Sani Abacha, and four others, were each charged with two counts of ..."
World,"  An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a car traveling in the Gaza Strip late yesterday, killing a senior Hamas commander who was among the government's most wanted fugitives    the latest in a series of Israeli assassinations that have weakened the militant group."
World,"  Cuban President Fidel Castro's advancing age    and ultimately his mortality    were brought home yesterday, a day after he fractured a knee and arm when he tripped and fell at a public event."
World,"  Leaders of Iraq's religious parties have emerged as the country's most popular politicians and would win the largest share of votes if an election were held today, while the US backed government of interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is losing serious ground, according to a US financed poll by the International Republican Institute."
World,"  This year's flu vaccine shortage could cost the nation up to  $20 billion in lost productivity    almost twice as much as in a typical year    depending on the severity of the outbreak, according to one estimate."
World," JERUSALEM, Oct. 21 -- A senior military leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas,  was killed late Thursday in an Israeli missile strike in Gaza City, Palestinian security sources and witnesses said."
World," BEIRUT, Oct. 21 -- Lebanon's president appointed a staunchly pro-Syrian politician, Omar Karami, as prime minister on Thursday, asking him to form the next government in a move that consolidates Syria's hold on Lebanese politics."
World,Sen. Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) described the move  as a breakthrough in the elimination of such stockpiles around the world.
Business,"US BLUE-CHIP stocks slid lower yesterday, pulled down by industrial bellwether Caterpillar, but technology shares remained higher after EBay posted strong earnings."
Business,"The board of Kidde PLC said Friday that it had rejected a tentative takeover bid from United Technologies Corp., saying it significantly undervalues the company."
Business,"STOCKHOLM (Dow Jones)--Expectations for Telefon AB LM Ericsson #39;s (ERICY) third-quarter performance imply that while sales of mobile telephony equipment are expected to have dipped, the company "
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s not just winter that drives birds away from Wisconsin. It #39;s us, says a report released this week by the National Audubon Society."
Sports,"Japanese investment bank Nomura has been working on a financial package to block a takeover of Manchester United, it was reported today."
Sports, Bryce Molder and Tim Wilkinson each fired rounds of seven under par 64 on Thursday to share the lead during the suspended first round of the Miccosukee Championship.
World,LONDONPrime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government has taken the politically risky decision to send British troops to back up an expected US military assault on the Iraqi rebel stronghold of Falluja.
Sci/Tech,"The fixed line phone in the home could soon disappear, a study by mobile firm Nokia shows."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, the world's largest maker of computer software,  reports an 11 rise in  quarterly profit but says sales may disappoint in the current period."
Business,"China #39;s economy has slowed modestly for the third successive quarter, raising hopes of success in a delicate battle to reduce the risk of overheating without provoking a crash."
Business,Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson posted a third-quarter profit that was in line with analysts #39; expectations and said its mobile networks were expected to show signs of slight growth in the coming months.
Sci/Tech,"By building homes on prairies, draining wetlands and clearing forests, humans are diminishing bird populations, according to a new National Audubon Society study."
Sports,"And, so, pending World Series gaffes, please, what we know about the Boston Red Sox is that they are not, after all, immune to the Heimlich maneuver."
Sports,Put an end to all the pinstripes talk. The St. Louis Cardinals now stand between the Red Sox and their first World Series title since 1918.
Sports,  Former top ranked tennis players Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt broke up and abandoned their wedding plans less than four months ahead of their planned marriage.
World,"Staff Sgt Ivan Frederick, 38, admitted eight charges of humiliating and abusing the inmates at Abu Ghraib jail in Baghdad. In one incident he punched a prisoner so hard in the chest that he needed resuscitation."
World,"A South Korean embassy spokesman in China has confirmed that a group of people, claiming to be North Koreans, has entered a school for South Koreans in Beijing seeking asylum."
Sci/Tech," Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson reported a return to net profit in the third quarter, lifted by healthy growth in its international markets."
Sports,That #39;s the question confronting Auburn #39;s football team after the Tigers eased past Tennessee 38-28 in last night #39;s Southeastern Conference Championship game.
Sports," Carlos Beltran's bat was silent in Game 7 of the NL championship series. Now, the Houston Astros center fielder will take some quiet time to ponder his future."
World,"Police in India warn people not to look for bounty stashed by the outlaw Veerappan, after his death earlier in the week."
Sci/Tech,"The number of robots helping out and entertaining in the home is set to soar sevenfold by 2007, says the UN."
Sports,The F1 teams will lobby Bernie Ecclestone to include the British GP on next years calendar - but admit that there isnt much they can do to sway the F1 supremo.
Sports,"In a remarkable - and predictable -hange of tune, Jenson Button says he can thrive at BAR next season. Having signed a contract with Williams for the next two seasons because he believed they offered "
World," War in western Sudan #39;s Darfur province is often called a clash between Arab herders and African farmers, but it #39;s not that simple: Combatants on both sides are largely black Africans, for example, and the divide between them is more about "
World, Pakistan's National Assembly discarded a no confidence motion against its speaker on Friday after opposition deputies declined to vote when the deputy speaker refused to allow all 107 of those present to speak.
Sports,"And so it goes for poor, poor Notre Dame in the aftermath of losing its dream coach -- Pope Urban IX -- to those soul-less sinners down in Florida."
Business,"For the three months ending Sept. 30, Coke said it earned \$935 million compared to a profit of \$1.22 billion a year earlier. ATLANTA - The Coca-Cola Co."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. could have fired Michael Ovitz as president without paying him \$140 million in severance, a law professor testified Thursday in the trial of an investor lawsuit seeking return of the money."
Business,"Verizon, the largest US phone company, will hire as many as 5,000 workers from Massachusetts to Virginia to build a fiber-optic network to 3 million homes by the end of next year."
Business,"Martha Stewart asked an appeals court to overturn her obstruction conviction yesterday, saying misconduct by jurors and government prosecutors kept her from getting a fair trial."
Sports,Daniel Vettori took six wickets as New Zealand romped to victory by an innings and 99 runs against Bangladesh on the fourth day of the first test on Friday.
Sports, Rasheed Marshall set a Big East career rushing record for quarterbacks and threw three touchdown passes while leading No.
Sports,Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle said yesterday that O #39;Neal probably would miss the remaining five games to rest a strained ligament in his left foot.
Sports,"The Arizona Diamondbacks are starting to shorten their list of managerial candidates, and Mark Grace is out of the running for the job."
World,"A military judge jailed a US army sergeant to eight years in prison for sexually and physically abusing Iraqi prisoners. The sentence for Staff Sergeant Ivan  #39;Chip #39; Frederick, 38, is by far the toughest of "
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. reported Thursday that sales and profit more than doubled in third quarter, despite an expense of more than \$200 million, as the company issued its first quarterly financial report since going public."
Sci/Tech,Qwest agreed Thursday to settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges that the company fraudulently booked \$3.8 billion in revenue over nearly three years.
Sci/Tech,"Verizon announced Thursday it is digging up streets and stringing wire in six states, including Maryland and Virginia, to deliver high-speed Internet service and cable-style television to customers."
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com Inc. officials reported a quarterly profit that just missed analysts' estimates, but the company said it expects a record holiday season and outlined a heady expansion plan."
Sci/Tech,"MedImmune Inc. reported a third-quarter loss Thursday, despite a \$61 million, 25 percent increase in sales of its lead product, Synagis, over the same period a year ago."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp.'s quarterly earnings rose 11 percent over the comparable quarter last year, with strongest growth in sales of server software."
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks are starting to shorten their list of managerial candidates, and Mark Grace is out of the running for the job."
Sports," Andy Roddick withdrew from next week's Stockholm Open because of a knee injury, tournament organizers said Friday."
World,Two local shows go beyond comic grotesque or the new objectivity and suggest that German modernism before World War II was united by a relentless scrutiny of the world.
Sports,"Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie refused to blame striker Andy Johnson after his penalty miss in the defeat to Charlton.  quot;I wouldn #39;t blame Andy Johnson as he has been fantastic like he has been all season, quot; said "
Sci/Tech, The networking gear maker buys privately held network security software developer Perfigo.
World,A US judge rules there is no evidence linking Marlon Brando's son with the murder of actor Robert Blake's wife.
Business,"Ericsson AB, the biggest maker of mobile-phone networks, reported a fourth straight quarterly profit, helped by cost cuts and equipment demand."
Business,"Shares of Vivendi Universal, the owner of Universal Music Group, and Britain #39;s EMI Group each traded down over 2 percent Friday amid a report that New York Attorney General "
Sports,The New England Patriots are finally getting what they say they #39;ve been craving - a game in which their record winning streak is secondary.
Sports,DANIEL VETTORI captured six wickets as New Zealand completed a hat-trick of victories over Bangladesh after clinching the opening Test by an innings and 99 runs in Dhaka today.
Sports,"The 1986 Red Sox were one strike away from winning the World Series. They came closer to winning - without actually winning - than any team in baseball history. When you watch a tape of Game 6 (shelved in the sci-fi/horror section of New England video stores), it's still impossible to believe."
Sports,"THERE WILL be an asterisk next to Barry Bonds #39; home-run records. It may not appear in Major League Baseball #39;s official archives, but it will be ingrained in the public mind."
Sci/Tech,"Texas Instruments has announced development of the wireless industry #39;s first digital TV on a single chip for mobile phones, code-named  quot;Hollywood quot;."
Sports,"So you #39;re a casual baseball viewer who watches the game only when the playoffs roll around. Now, with the World Series about to begin Saturday, you realize you have no idea who #39;s playing, how they got there and how they play this game."
Sports,New England Patriots have won 14 consecutive home games including play-offs and so on the face of it should be very confident of extending their unbeaten record.
World,"The Black Watch is being deployed as part of a US Marine expeditionary unit to take  quot;decisive action quot; against insurgents in Iraq, Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Michael Walker has revealed."
Business,"Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, rejects a trade union offer  to limit workers' pay rises, saying it does not go far enough."
Business,Online bank Egg agrees to sell its French credit card and loans business to Banque Accord for about 96m.
World,European drug regulators are conducting a safety review of four arthritis drugs amid reports that they could increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
Sci/Tech,"British black scientists are vastly under-represented in their chosen field, says a leading commentator."
Sci/Tech,Researchers working with slices of rat brains come up with a microchip that mimics the part of the brain responsible for creating memories. They hope to create a prosthesis for the human brain within 15 years. By Lakshmi Sandhana.
Sci/Tech,"Replacement batteries for older iPods give the gizmos a new lease on life. Newer Technology's high-capacity battery can double the life of an original iPod, granting an amazing 22 hours of continuous play. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,Advances in medical science should lead to improvements in birth control methods -- but current debates remain hung up on teenagers' sex lives. Adult women and men looking for better options shouldn't be left out in the cold. Commentary by Gina Lynn.
Sci/Tech,"Vast man-made mounds are nearly all that remain of an ancient city now called Cahokia, built along the banks of the Mississippi. In its heyday around A.D. 1050, the city was a bustling metropolis. Michelle Delio reports from Collinsville, Illinois."
Sci/Tech,"How do you photograph the sun's yearly figure-eight path in the sky? With a huge amount of patience, say the small handful of photographers who have managed the tricky feat. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,"Solar panels are a good source of home energy, but they can be an eyesore. Manufacturers want to make solar more popular by gussying up panels and integrating them into roofing materials. John Gartner reports from San Francisco."
Sci/Tech,A computer industry group asks President Bush and Sen. John Kerry a dozen questions so voters can compare the presidential contenders' tech plans. By Staci D. Kramer.
Sci/Tech,Two competing resolutions are put before members of the United Nations as they  debate the contentious issue of whether to ban cloning or to allow human embryos to be used for research.
Business,"Annual economic growth in China has slowed for the third quarter in a row, falling to 9.1 per cent, third-quarter data shows. The slowdown shows the economy is responding to Beijing #39;s efforts to rein in break-neck investment and lending."
Business,"Boeing on Thursday said regulators are seeking information on its pension-fund accounting, the same day it announced it landed its first domestic order for its new 7E7 aircraft from a carrier that #39;s far from a household name."
Business,"New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who has confronted the financial services industry over its business practices, is now turning his attention on the record industry #39;s influence over the public airwaves, the New York "
Sci/Tech,"In another development in what is becoming a depressing year for Intel, the company has announced that it has finally abandoned plans to get into the digital TV screen business."
Sports,A forest of trees will fall and a lake of ink will be emptied hashing and rehashing the baseball games played in Boston and New York over the past four days.
Sports,"Runner-up in National League Most Valuable Player voting the last two seasons, Pujols was an obvious choice as MVP of the NL championship series after the St."
Sports,Adrian Mutu is expected to be charged by the Football Association today following his positive drugs test. The Chelsea striker had an informal meeting with FA officials on 
Sports,"Kim Clijsters has stunned the tennis world by announcing her break up with Lleyton Hewitt, just four months before their scheduled wedding."
Sports,Swiss golfer Julien Clement would give anything today for a repeat of his seven-under first-round 64 at the Madrid Open. The 23-year-old is 174th in the European Order of Merit and must finish first or second in Spain to keep his tour card for next year.
World,"US Marines clashed with insurgents on the outskirts of the rebel bastion of Fallujah and launched airstrikes at militant targets, the US command said Friday."
World," As the death toll rose from Japan's  deadliest typhoon in two decades, experts warned on Friday that  climate change could herald a stormier future."
Business, Michael Eisner #39;s fighting back. The embattled Disney boss is gearing up to defend his hiring and firing of former Hollywood superagent Michael Ovitz as Disney #39;s No.
Business,"  Shares of Kidde, the British fire safety equipment maker, surged for a second day on Friday on speculation investors will see an improvement to a 1.3 billion pound ( $2."
Business,"Courier service DHL is expected to set up an intercontinental hub either in Vatry, France, or Leipzig, Germany. For the eastern German city, a lot is at stake."
Business,"Asbestos victims voiced outrage Friday at a multimillion dollar golden handshake given to the chief of building products group James Hardie Industries NV, who resigned in the wake of a scandal about the company #39;s treatment of thousands of people poisoned "
Sports,Daniel Vettori bowled New Zealand to victory in the First Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka today. The home side crashed to defeat by an innings and 99 runs as they were dismissed for 126 immediately after lunch on the fourth day.
World,"Defiant Palestinian militants pounded Jewish settlements in the southern Gaza Strip with mortar fire today, following the killing of a top Hamas militant in an air strike."
World, TENSE ELECTIONS: Elections to fill Kosovo's 120 seat assembly on Saturday will test the depth of the province's ethnic divide and international attempts at reconciliation.
Business," The U.S. Army is laying the groundwork to let Halliburton Co. keep several billion dollars paid for work in Iraq that Pentagon auditors say is questionable or unsupported by proper documentation, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday."
Business," The dollar edged up against the yen and  steadied against the euro on Friday, but kept within sight of  multi month lows hit this week on worries about the U.S.  economy and its ability to attract global investors."
World," Preparations for the crucial January election are ""on track"" and the absence of international observers due to the country's tenuous security should not detract from the vote's credibility, the top U.N. electoral expert here said."
Business,"Peoplesoft, the software maker that is the target of a hostile takeover bid from industry heavyweight Oracle, returns to profit in the third quarter."
Business," Wall Street was set for a soft start on  Friday as rosy results from Internet search engine Google  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> fails to dispel disappointment over software giant  Microsoft's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> downbeat outlook."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 22 (newratings.com) - Coca-Cola Company (KO.NYS) reported a 24 decline in its 3Q04 profits, driven primarily by the sluggish sales of its soft drink, juice and bottled water products in the US and European markets."
Business,"The UK #39;s economic growth slowed in the third quarter as manufacturing output declined, preliminary data has shown. Gross domestic output (GDP) increased 0.4 in the three months to 18 October, according to "
Business,Qwest agreed to pay \$250 million Thursday to settle allegations that the telecommunications company falsified the books by at least \$3.
Sci/Tech,"By measuring variations in satellite orbits, scientists have found the first direct evidence of one of the hallowed tenets of Albert Einstein #39;s theory of general relativity - that the Earth and other large celestial bodies distort space and time as they "
Sci/Tech,"Twenty children have been born after doctors performed a kind of transplant surgery on the eggs of their mothers, for whom normal IVF had failed."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc is to buy Perfigo Inc for \$74 million, adding an endpoint security policy enforcement system aimed at small and medium sized organizations to the developing portfolio of products under its Network Admission Control program."
Sports,"At approximately 12:05 yesterday morning, history was made in perhaps the most remarkable way imaginable. Amid the shouts of euphoria from transplanted Bostonians in rainy Collegetown, one singular theme could "
Sports,"US gymnast Paul Hamm can keep the gold medal he won in the men #39;s all-around event at the Athens Olympics, a sports tribunal ruled Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland."
World,"THIS is the moment Prince Harry went spare at photographers early yesterday. The prince, third in line to the throne, snapped as he left a London club after four hours of knocking back cocktails."
World,"The presidential election may be decided along party lines, but in six states with close races for governor, local concerns prevail."
Sci/Tech,"Electronics giant Sony has won an innovation award for its ""brave"" commitment to design."
Business,SACKED Telstra chief executive Ziggy Switkowski has conceded his departure was  quot;sensible quot; for the company and its shareholders.
Sci/Tech," Internet search giant Google, which raised  #36;1.7 billion in a highly publicized IPO, announced its first quarterly earnings as a public company Thursday, and the results were stellar. Google reported revenue of  #36;805.9 million, more than double last year's  #36;393.3 million."
Sci/Tech, Intel suffered another setback Thursday when it canceled a chip for flat panel television sets.
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft reported a profit and rising revenue Thursday, as the Pleasanton software company sought to steady its footing after several setbacks in its fight against rival Oracle's  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft said Thursday that its fiscal first quarter earnings rose 11, beating analysts' expectations, as the company benefited from stronger than expected computer and server shipments."
Business," U.S. stock futures were lower on  Friday, indicating a weak market open, as climbing oil prices  and a disappointing revenue outlook from software powerhouse  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> weighed on Wall Street."
Business,"The dollar edged up against the yen and steadied against the euro on Friday, but kept within sight of multi-month lows hit this week on worries about the US economy and its ability to attract global investors."
Sci/Tech,"TV addicts need never again be far away from their next digital telly fix, thanks to a chip being developed by Texas Instruments (TI) for mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc has bought Stata Labs Inc, maker of email search software, in a move apparently aimed at beefing up its Yahoo! Mail property in the face of competition from Google Inc #39;s Gmail service."
Sci/Tech,"Warm or hot? What you believe about the state of worldwide PC shipments in Q3 depends on who you listen to. According to Gartner, Inc."
World,"Palestinians medics wheel a wounded man to the Shifa hospital following an Israeli air strike at a car used by Adnan al-Ghoul,a senior member of the Hamas militant group, killing him and another militant, late Thursday Oct. 21, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"The Gaithersburg-based biotech firm MedImmune Inc. will resume production of its nasal-spray influenza vaccine and deliver an additional million doses by early January, the company and federal officials announced yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- AT T Corp. reported a third-quarter loss of \$7.12 billion Thursday because of huge charges resulting from the company's retreat from traditional telephone services, which included at least 7,500 more job cuts and a write-down in the value of the company's long-distance network."
Business,"Already under scrutiny from regulators in Washington and New York, the American International Group disclosed yesterday that it was the target of a federal grand jury investigation over "
Sports,"Sports #39; highest court rejected an appeal from a South Korean gymnast on Thursday, ruling that Hamm is the rightful champion in the men #39;s all-around competition at the Athens Games."
World,"Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told MPs the deployment would last  quot;weeks rather than months quot;, and that the troops would stay under British command."
World," President Bush holds a slim two point lead on Democratic rival John Kerry in the stretch run of a tight race for the White House, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Friday."
Business," Rainer Hertrich, a co chief executive of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., will leave his position in 2005 when his contract expires, a company spokesman said Sunday."
Business,"Economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter of 2004 to its weakest since the run-up to the Iraq war early last year, reinforcing expectations "
Business,"Peoplesoft, the software maker that is the target of a hostile takeover bid from industry heavyweight Oracle, has returned to profit."
Sci/Tech,"Intel added a faster Pentium M processor speed-grade to its Centrino chip-set bundle for laptops onn Wednesday (Oct. 20). The Pentium M 765 runs at 2.1-GHz, packs 2-Mbytes of level 2 cache, and uses Intel #39;s "
Sci/Tech,Internet pirates have released illegal copies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the web just days shy of its official release.  quot;The proper authorities are investigating the theft and are continuing to investigate 
Sci/Tech,"A non-campus computer and server that were hooked to the campus network without proper security precautions have been linked to a University of California, Berkeley, hacker "
Business,Fire equipment manufacturer Kidde saw its share price rise by 20 on Friday after it confirmed it had rejected a 1.35bn (\$2.46bn) takeover offer.
Sports," quot;What a Choke, #39; #39;  quot;Hell Freezes Over, #39; #39;  quot;Damned Yankees, #39; #39; and  quot;Monumental Collapse #39; #39; were found on the front and back pages of Thursday #39;s New York newspapers."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. appeared to move a step closer to challenging Google Inc. in searchable Web mail, acquiring the startup behind the powerful e-mail application Bloomba."
Sci/Tech,"In another change of plans, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. canceled a project Thursday to develop a chip for projection TVs and said it planned to focus its resources in other areas."
World," Demonstrating he retains firm control over Cuba after fracturing his knee and arm in a fall at a public event, President Fidel Castro told of conducting government business by cellular phone during an ambulance ride and later refusing general anesthesia."
World," North Korea has been selling on its  domestic market international food aid aimed at helping to ease  food shortages in the impoverished country, South Korea's  Unification Ministry said on Friday."
World," EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana  heads for Africa on Friday where he is likely to announce a  contribution of more than 100 million euros to an African Union  force in Sudan's Darfur region, an EU diplomat said."
World," Myanmar's military junta has pledged to  stick by its ""roadmap to democracy,"" but analysts said on  Friday what little credibility the plan had has been shattered  by the purge of its main promoter, Prime Minister Khin Nyunt.   "
Business,Shares in low-cost airline Easyjet jump by 15 on speculation it is a takeover target for one of three Icelandic carriers.
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> By Spencer Swartz</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc. <PSFT.O> on\Thursday returned to profit in the third quarter from a year\earlier with a 12 percent rise in sales that upended market\fears that Oracle Corp.'s takeover bid had damaged PeopleSoft's\business in the quarter.</p>
World," North Korea has been selling on its domestic market international food aid aimed at helping to ease food shortages in the impoverished country, South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday."
World, The dollar hovered close to eight month lows against the euro and a four month trough against the yen amid worries about the US economic outlook.
World, Sri Lanka extended their lead to 164 runs against Pakistan on the back of an unbeaten half century by Sanath Jayasuriya on the third day of the first Test at Iqbal stadium here.
Business,World oil prices marched towards 55 dollars today on worries about low stocks of US heating fuel and tight crude supplies amid strong demand in key markets ahead of the northern hemisphere winter.
Business,"Cola Co. (KO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a 24 percent drop in third quarter net income due to weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled "
Business,"Pilots at US Airways have voted in favor of giving \$300 million in annual wage and benefit concessions to the struggling airline, becoming the first major labor group to accept permanent "
Business,"A month after a previous deal fell apart, Donald Trump announced a plan yesterday that he hopes will give his casino company a second act and make it a contender in Atlantic City once again."
Business,"More than 99 percent of the around 120 Lazard partners who focus on mergers and acquisitions have signed or agreed to sign in favor of the investment bank #39;s plan to sell shares to the public, a source close to the matter said."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. is scrapping plans to enter the digital television chip business, marking a retreat from a major component of its consumer electronics initiative."
Sports,DAVID COULTHARD has thrown his hat in the ring to fill Jenson Buttons void at Williams. Williams had expected Button to partner Mark Webber next season but were left looking for a new driver after Formula 
World,"Safety standards are ignored in the pursuit of profits. In the first nine months of this year, 4,153 miners were killed. Beijing (AsiaNews/Agencies) - The death toll in a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine "
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell may press Beijing for information regarding a New York Times researcher arrested for allegedly passing state secrets to foreigners.
World,"Thursday, October 21: Israeli troops killed two Palestinian gunmen on Thursday while a soldier died in a militant attack on the territory #39;s border with Egypt, the army said."
World,"MARK COLVIN: In Baghdad, the family of the kidnapped head of CARE International have pleaded with the British Prime Minister to stop even speaking Margaret Hassan #39;s name."
Business,Google Inc. said third-quarter profit and sales more than doubled as it sold more advertising and attracted more Internet surfers to its Web sites.
Business,"Schlumberger Ltd., the world #39;s second- largest oilfield-services company, had third-quarter net income of \$318.2 million after a year-earlier loss of \$55."
Business,"The Phisix shed 0.2525 percent on Friday as the main index lost 4.46 points to close at 1,762.14. The All-shares, commercial-industrial, banks and financial services, property and mining subindicators retreated while the oil sector was unchanged."
Business,"The UK #39;s economic growth slowed in the third quarter as manufacturing output declined, preliminary data has shown. Gross domestic output (GDP) increased 0.4 in the three months to 18 October, according to "
Business,"MICHEL DAVID-WEILL has approved a flotation of Lazard that values the investment bank his family founded at \$3.4 billion. The approval is on condition that Bruce Wasserstein, the Wall Street dealmaker running the firm, resigns if the deal fails."
Sci/Tech,AMD has proved time and time again that its processors offer better performance than the competitions - and better value for money too.
Sports,The 21-year-old Belgian former world No 1 announced the split on her website but did not divulge any further details about the break-up of her long-term relationship with the 23 
World,"Rescue workers in Japan say the death toll from the country #39;s worst typhoon in two decades now stands at 75, and that 15 people are still missing."
World," Military ruled Myanmar will stick to its plans for gradual democratization despite the abrupt appointment of a new prime minister believed to hold a hard line in dealing with the countrys political reform movement, Foreign Minister "
Business," Shares of Swedish company Ericsson  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ERICY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ERICY.O</A> fell 6.8 percent before the bell Friday after the  world's biggest producer of mobile phone networks reported a  big jump in third quarter profits but said market growth would  slow next year."
Business," U.S. power company Scana Corp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SCG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SCG.N</A>  on Friday said quarterly profit fell, on litigation costs and a  writedown related to an investment in a telecommunications  business."
World," BEIJING, Oct. 21 -- Nearly 150 miners were feared killed by a gas explosion in a coal shaft in central China, the highest toll in a series of recent mine tragedies affecting the country's hard-pressed energy industry, the government said Thursday."
World,Detainees released from Guantanamo Bay have been recaptured or killed fighting U.S. forces in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
World,"  Four years ago this weekend, then-Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright visited North Korea, in what appeared to be a breakthrough in U.S. relations with the reclusive Stalinist government. Today, Secretary of State Colin L. Powell leaves on what may be his last official visit to East Asia -- hopping through Japan, China and South Korea over three days -- with the crisis over North Korea's nuclear ambitions at the top of his agenda."
World,"  Soon after arriving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Oct. 1, 2001, Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers raised doubts about the war plan -- days from execution -- to topple the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Gen. Tommy R. Franks, then chief of U.S. Central Command, planned a single thrust toward the Afghan capital from the north."
Business,Oilfield and information services firm Schlumberger Ltd. said Thursday that third-quarter sales and profit missed Wall Street expectations as hurricanes and a slowdown in drilling activity in Mexico hurt results.
Business," U.S. stock futures fell slightly on  Friday, indicating stocks would open little changed, as Wall  Street weighed climbing oil prices and a disappointing revenue  outlook from software maker Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>."
Business," HCA Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HCA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HCA.N</A>, the largest U.S.  hospital chain, reported on Friday lower third quarter profit  due to unpaid patient bills and hurricanes that hurt admissions  at the company's hospitals in Florida."
Business," The outside directors of Marsh    McLennan <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> have talked to New York's attorney general  about having its chief executive step aside amid a probe into  its business practices, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday."
Business,"The outside directors of Marsh  amp; McLennan (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) have talked to New York #39;s attorney general about having its chief executive step aside amid a probe into its business practices, the Wall Street Journal said "
Business,"The tech-driven Nasdaq Composite Index got a 1 percent boost on Thursday on gains in the semiconductor sector, but the blue-chip Dow ended down slightly after Caterpillar Inc."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, October 22 (newratings.com) - Global semiconductor giant Intel Corporation (INTC.NAS) has called off its plan to develop a new chip for the digital projection televisions."
Sci/Tech,"Speaking at the Gartner Symposium and ITxpo 2004 in Orlando, Florida, yesterday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer outlined new security initiatives, some of which would make it into a pre-Longhorn  #39;Release 2 #39; for Windows, next year."
Sci/Tech,"The Netscape browser turned 10 years old last week as a shadow of its former self, but the lights haven #39;t gone out yet on one of the most storied brands in Web history."
Sci/Tech,"Bulgaria - Hundreds of tiny gold jewels crafted some 5 000 years ago have been discovered in Bulgaria, suggesting the country could have been the home of Europe #39;s earliest civilisation, a leading Bulgarian archaeologist said on Friday."
Sports,"Consider the circumstances: The Boston Red Sox defeated the vaunted Yankees in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, and did so in the House That Ruth Built."
Sports,"ADRIAN MUTU admits he took drugs but claims it was not cocaine but a drug to improve his sex life.  quot;The only reason I took what I took was because I wanted to improve my sexual performance, quot; said the 25-year "
World,A military judge ordered a US Army reservist on Friday to stand trial Jan. 7 in Baghdad for allegedly abusing Iraq inmates at the Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad.
World,"  Britain #39;s Prince Harry has apologized to his father, Prince Charles, over his scuffle with a paparazzi photographer outside a nightclub, a London newspaper reported."
World,The United States pressed Iran to meet the demands of the UN nuclear watchdog after the three big European countries made a last-chance offer to make Tehran comply.
World,"Ruth W. Messinger is the president and executive director of American Jewish World Service, an international development and emergency relief organization."
Sports, A college student celebrating the Red Sox come from behind victory over the New York Yankees was killed after a police officer called in to control the rowdy crowd shot her in the eye with what was designed to be a non lethal projectile.
Business," HCA Inc., the largest U.S. hospital chain, said on Friday its third quarter earnings fell, hurt by hurricanes that hit the southeastern U.S. earlier this year, causing disruption and a drop in admissions at the company's hospitals in Florida."
Business," Weyerhaeuser Co.'s  third quarter profit rose on higher prices for lumber and a large gain from the sale of timber lands in Georgia, the  company said on Friday."
Business," Nextel Communications Inc., the sixth largest U.S. mobile company, on Friday said its third quarter profit rose amid strong customer growth and it raised its earnings forecast for the full year."
Business,"Wireless communications service provider Nextel Communications Inc. on Friday posted 69 percent growth in third-quarter earnings based on demand across its business sectors, and raised its outlook for 2004."
Business,"A predicted slowdown in future market growth has taken the shine off Ericsson AB #39;s (Nasdaq: ERICY - message board) impressive third quarter results today, sending its share price spiraling down (see Ericsson Ups Q3 Profit)."
Business, The German government expressed annoyance at the Bundesbank following a press report which suggested the German central bank was sceptical about Berlin's growth forecast for next year.
Business," Nextel Communications Inc., the sixth  largest U.S. mobile company, on Friday said its third quarter  profit rose amid strong customer growth and it raised its  earnings forecast for the full year."
Business, The dollar hit 8 month lows against the  euro and traded near multi month lows against other major  currencies on Friday on worries about the U.S. economy and its  ability to attract global investors.
Sci/Tech,"Google says it has patched a hole in its search engine that could have allowed hackers to modify the content of the Google search results page, reports PC World."
Sci/Tech,Samsung Electronics has showcased a mobile phone that integrates a 5-Megapixel digital camera. At present the highest resolution camera phones have 3-Megapixel class image sensors.
Sports,"It may be seen by some as the poorer relation to the Champions League but for those German teams in the UEFA Cup, it is an opportunity to go for European glory."
World,"Adnan Al-Gul, the inventor of the Qassam rockets used by Palestinians to attack Israel, was killed yesterday in an air attack on Gaza."
World,HAVANA Cuban President Fidel Castro is recovering from surgery but leaving no question about his ability to govern. The 78-year-old Cuban leader fell Wednesday after a speech.
World,"LONDON A spokesman says Prince Harry has talked to his father, Prince Charles, about his scuffle with a photographer outside a London nightclub."
Sci/Tech,Russia's lower house of parliament is to vote on ratification of  the international treaty on climate change.
Sci/Tech,The former Bishop of Birmingham resigns from Friends of the Earth in a row over the promotion of nuclear power.
World,US presidential candidates George W Bush and John Kerry tour states seen as important to win November's poll.
Sci/Tech," Verizon Communications Inc., the nation's largest telephone company, announced yesterday it is digging up streets and stringing wire in six states, including Washington's Maryland and Virginia suburbs, to build a new fiber optic network that will deliver high speed Internet service and cable style television to homes and businesses."
Sci/Tech," European Union regulators will decide Tuesday whether Oracle Corp.'s hostile  #36;7.7 billion bid for rival business software concern PeopleSoft Inc. can proceed, the EU's antitrust chief said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A raft of football games are aiming to score with gamers\, but which top the league and which are heading for relegation?"
Business,"The European Union #39;s top trade official proposed an overhaul of trade discounts to developing countries Wednesday, a move likely to anger China and India, both of which might no longer qualify for EU trade preferences for such products as clothing and "
Sports,"TIM HENMAN refused to make any excuses for his third-round defeat to Ivan Ljubicic in the Madrid Masters. The top seed had a blood test on Wednesday to discover the cause of his fatigue, but insisted his 4-6, 6-4, 2-6 loss was down to his own poor play."
Sports,FORMER Ryder Cup player Paul Broadhurst moved into a share of the lead at the Madrid Open today. Three birdies in a back nine 32 took the 39-year-old to seven under par alongside Switzerlands Julien Clement 
Sports,"The head coach is revved up and ready to go. Is his Penn State team? By FRANK BODANI. If nothing else, at least 77-year-old Joe Paterno is still breathing fire to try and work his team out of it #39;s three-game slide."
World,"Archaeologists say they have unearthed jewels dating back 5,000 years, possible proof of Europe's earliest civilisation."
Sci/Tech," Internet search engine Google Inc said its net profit and sales more than doubled in the third quarter, spurring a spectacular jump in its share price."
Sci/Tech," A quarter of online Americans have taken advantage of one of the Internet's true powers: the ability to let users collectively decide whether to trust a product, service or individual."
Sci/Tech,"Wireless communications service provider Nextel Communications Inc. on Friday posted 69 percent growth in third-quarter earnings based on demand across its business sectors, and raised its outlook for 2004."
Business,A spokesman for China #39;s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in Beijing Friday that the 9.7 percent increase of consumption in the first three quarters this year is  quot;encouraging quot;.
Business,"Nextel Communications Inc., the sixth largest US mobile company, on Friday said its third-quarter profit rose amid strong customer growth and it raised its earnings forecast for the full year."
Business,"United Parcel Service must give deaf employees a chance to drive its smaller delivery trucks if they can show they can drive as safely as employees with normal hearing, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled Thursday."
Business,"The demand for homes above \$1 million -- a price point that increasingly refers to the move-up market in expensive parts of the Bay Area - - remained strong in the third quarter, though below the record-setting pace set in the second quarter."
Sci/Tech,"In another sign that the hype is off the advanced television market, Intel said Thursday that it is scrapping plans to build microdisplay chips for rear-projection televisions."
World,"European Commission head Romano Prodi would be ready to stay beyond November 1 if EU lawmakers veto a new executive, officials said Friday, but restated hopes that a new team will be approved next week."
World,"Tahsine Ali Hassan, husband of kidnapped aid chief Margaret Hassan, gestures during a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Oct 21, 2004."
World,African leaders and heads of international agencies on Friday urged the African Union #39;s development program NEPAD to move forward to help accelerate the continent #39;s integration and growth.
Sci/Tech," If you want to find a needle of information in the seemingly endless haystack that is the Web, just punch a few words into your favorite Internet search engine. But if you want to pull up a file from your PC's hard drive, good luck."
World, Japanese electronics makers Toshiba Corp. and Hitachi Ltd. raised their earnings outlooks for the fiscal first half Friday on rising global demand for electronics products.
Business,"Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson today reported a return to net profit in the third quarter, lifted by healthy growth in its international markets."
Business,Donald Trump is betting a deal with bondholders to cut the debt on his hotel and casino empire through a pre-arranged bankruptcy will give him a stronger hand in the gaming industry.
Business, China urged Europe yesterday to refrain from  quot;putting up barriers quot; in a new set of EU trade priorities that would hit Chinese textiles.
Business,"Verizon announced FTTP deployment to homes and businesses in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia -- bringing to nine the total number of states where work is under way."
Sci/Tech,"How #39;s this for rough justice: A video game named for an act of stealing was stolen. A version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, due to hit stores next week, ended up on the Web late Wednesday "
Sci/Tech," quot;Star Trek quot; star William Shatner and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Dave Navarro are among thousands who want to fly on Virgin #39;s proposed commercial space flights, company chief Richard Branson said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Secunia issued a warning that the so-called tabbed browsing function in many alternative Web browsers from Mozilla, Opera, Netscape, Avant, Camino and others leave users vulnerable to spoofed "
Sports,Belgian Kim Clijsters on her website Thursday announced that her relationship with Aussie Lleyton Hewitt has come to an end.  quot;Kim and Lleyton have agreed to end their relationship for private reasons.
World,"South Korea #39;s top diplomat said Friday that the Gando Convention, signed about a century ago between China #39;s Qing Dynasty and imperial Japan on the dominion of the disputed Gando region, was null and void, #39; #39; at least by law."
World,"BAGHDAD: Gunmen yesterday fired on a bus carrying workers to Baghdad airport, killing four people and wounding 11 in a brazen assault on Iraqis helping to revive a vital link in the country #39;s reconstruction."
Business," Weyerhaeuser Co.'s third quarter  profit rose on higher prices for lumber and a large gain from  the sale of timberlands in Georgia, the company said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"After doctors performed a kind of transplant surgery on mothers eggs, 20 babies were born to women for whom IVF had not worked."
Sci/Tech,"European Union regulators will decide Tuesday whether Oracle Corp.'s hostile \$7.7 billion bid for rival business software concern PeopleSoft Inc. can proceed, the EU's antitrust chief said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A quarter of online Americans have taken advantage of one of the Internet's true powers: the ability to let users collectively decide whether to trust a product, service or individual."
Sports, The Cardinals may be heading to their first World Series since 1987 but there is nothing new about post season baseball in St. Louis.
Sports, The Cardinals may be heading to their  first World Series since 1987 but there is nothing new about  post season baseball in St. Louis.
Business," U.S. securities regulators may  recommend enforcement action against the former head of  Citigroup Global Investment Management for his role in  activities under investigation at the company's mutual fund  unit, the No. 1 financial services firm said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Description: NPR #39;s Alex Chadwick talks with Paul Boutin of Slate about Google.com #39;s newest service: software that allows you to search your desktop in the familiar way you search the Web.
Sports,"Head coach Sam Mitchell has set some substantial goals for Carter, the club #39;s best swingman, and Bosh, the club #39;s best big man."
World,"Geoff Hoon, the Defence Secretary, appeared to back off last night from Tony Blair #39;s promise to Parliament that a Black Watch battle group being redeployed to help US Marines near Baghdad will be home by Christmas."
World,"DARFUR, October 22 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - The African Union announced has it was poised to boost the number of its peacekeepers in Sudans troubled Darfur region as the Sudanese government and the two rebel groups were set to launch a new "
World,"JERUSALEM A UN agency says Israel #39;s recent offensive in northern Gaza has killed 107 Palestinians, left nearly 700 homeless and caused more than three (m) million dollars in property damage."
World,"Gunmen opened fire Thursday on a bus carrying female employees of Iraqi Airways to the Baghdad airport, killing one woman and wounding 14 others, an airline official said."
Business,"The music industry is the latest target to attract the attention of New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer, the New York Times reports."
Sports,"GLASGOW, Dec 5 (SW) - Glasgow Rangers have lost their Scottish Premier League leadership to arch rivals Celtic again, after being held to a draw at Inverness."
Sports," Tennis stars Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt called off their wedding, according to her Web site."
Sci/Tech,"A new class of material, which brings computer chips made from a single molecule a step closer, has been discovered by scientists."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, the world #39;s largest chip maker, scrapped a plan Thursday to enter the digital television chip business, marking a major retreat from its push into consumer electronics."
Sci/Tech,NEW YORK Yahoo appears to be moving a step closer to challenging Google after making a purchase of a start-up company that has developed a promising e-mail application.
World," The death toll in a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine rose to 66 on Friday with 82 still missing, the government said, as another 41 miners were reported killed or missing in two other accidents."
World,"By refusing to sack controversial new justice commissioner Rocco Buttiglione, the new Brussels chief may face a protest vote in the European Parliament next Wednesday."
World, Al Jazeera television aired a video Friday showing kidnapped CARE director Margaret Hassan weeping and pleading with the British people to act to save her life.
World," Democrat John Kerry takes his quest for votes to the western states of Nevada and Colorado that polls show could be up for grabs in the presidential contest, as incumbent rival George W. Bush stumps in three eastern battleground states."
Business,"  Coca Cola on Thursday posted a 24 percent drop in quarterly profit and said the company is  quot;off our proper growth course, quot; hampered by weak sales growth and one time charges."
Business,"Weyerhaeuser Co. #39;s third-quarter profit rose on higher prices for lumber and a large gain from the sale of timberlands in Georgia, the company said on Friday."
Business,"US Airways hopes its other unions will follow with concessions so the company can emerge from bankruptcy. By Associated Press. ARLINGTON, Va."
Business,"It #39;s payback time. The former chief executive of Conseco (nyse: CNO - news - people ) and his family trusts must pay \$62.7 million plus interest to a unit of the insurance company, which may also foreclose on his mansion, a judge ruled."
Business,Donald Trump will invest \$71 million of his own money in Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts. Bondholders will trade about \$575 million in debt for a stake in the casino company.
Business,"Verizon Communications, the nation #39;s largest regional phone company, announced plans yesterday to start introducing fiber-optic connections for residential phone and data services in six Eastern states."
Business," Ford Motor Co. is reported to be on the verge of announcing a  $1 billion investment at its plant in Oakville, Ont. The company has decided to build a flexible manufacturing plant at the site, the Toronto Star reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Richard Bransons plans for suborbital tourism may sound pie-in-the-sky, but he has details all worked out. When the first space vacations are available, Richard Branson will be there selling them."
Sci/Tech,Swatch has introduced the Paparazzi watch. The Paparazzi is a watch capable of displaying information it receives wirelessly through FM radio transmissions.
Sports," The Japanese investment bank Nomura has been enlisted by Keith Harris, the chairperson of Seymour Pearce brokers, to help block the takeover of Manchester United by US billionaire Malcom Glazer, the Financial Times reported on Friday."
Sports,A career best 143 by wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum enabled touring New Zealand to take a convincing 225-run first innings lead against hosts Bangladesh on the third of the Pan Pacific Sonargaon first Test at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in city 
Sports,Venus Williams has set up an intriguing encounter with Maria Sharapova in the Swisscom Challenge in Zurich with a tight in over Ana Ivanovic.
Sports,"Tennis stars Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt called off their wedding, according to her Web site.  quot;Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt jointly decided to put an end to their relationship for private reasons."
Sports,"Sri Lanka have opened up a significant lead over Pakistan on the third day of the first Test in Faisalabad, closing on 285 for three, a lead of 264."
Sports, Zach Randolph scored 34 points and snared 17 rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88 85 pre season victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
World, TOKYO (AP)   Japanese electronics makers Toshiba Corp. and Hitachi Ltd. raised their earnings outlooks for the fiscal first half Friday on rising global demand for electronics products.
World,A bus carrying female employees of the national airline is targeted. An Iraqi captive #39;s husband pleads for her release. By Monte Morin and John Daniszewski.
Business," U.S. stocks opened near unchanged on Friday after mixed corporate results showed Web search company Google Inc.   had better than forecast earnings, but software maker Microsoft Corp.  gave a revenue forecast that lagged Wall Street expectations."
Business," Ericsson, the world's biggest producer of mobile phone networks, said market growth would slow next year, sending its share price down sharply despite reporting a big jump in third quarter profits on Friday."
Sports,The Arizona Republican said Major League Baseball has to act quickly to restore its  quot;integrity. quot; This is after players Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds reportedly testified that they used steroids.
Sci/Tech," The world is consuming some 20 percent more natural resources a year than the planet can produce, conservationist group WWF warned on Thursday."
World," A car bomb exploded Friday near an American armored vehicle in the northern Iraq city of Mosul, wounding five U.S. soldiers, the military said."
World," American expatriates in Germany are turning out in record numbers for the presidential election, spurred on by the German public, U.S. military commanders or a newfound sense that every vote could be decisive."
World," This suburb of Pennsylvania's largest city, with its carefully groomed lawns lined with signs supporting President George W. Bush or Democrat John Kerry, represents one of the many fronts in the battle for the White House."
World,"Iraqi hostage Margaret Hassan made an emotional appeal for British forces to withdraw from Iraq, in a videotape broadcast on Arabic television channel Al Jazeera on Friday."
Business,NEW YORK Wall Street is sorting through the latest earnings news and stocks are narrowly mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up three points in today #39;s early going.
Business,"At an Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) meeting yesterday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan responded to a question about Cyprus by saying:  quot;Turkey will not withdraw any troops from Cyprus."
Business,"Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said US securities regulators are thinking of recommending enforcement proceedings against the former head of Citigroup Global Investment Management."
Business,"Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, Donald Trump #39;s troubled casino business, is to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after reaching agreement with bondholders to recapitalize debt."
Business,"October 22, 2004 -- Stephen C. Hilbert, founder and former CEO of life insurer Conseco Inc., said he plans to appeal a ruling that allows the company to foreclose on his mansion."
Business,"US power company Scana Corp. (SCG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said quarterly profit fell, citing litigation costs and a writedown related to an investment in a telecommunications business."
Sci/Tech,"On again, off again. Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ) has canceled a project to create a chip for projection TVs. The announcement perhaps wasn #39;t much of a surpise."
Sci/Tech,"  William Shatner wants to boldly go where he #39;s only pretended to go so far. The  quot;Star Trek quot; star is among more than 7,000 people who have told Richard Branson they would gladly pay him  $210,000 "
Sci/Tech,"A security firm has warned of a vulnerability in Safari that allows hackers to hijack confidential data entered into Web sites. Secunia says the flaws affect Safari, Mozilla and Firefox, Opera "
Sports,I thought it was over last Saturday night. A lopsided 19-8 Game 3 win gave my beloved New York Yankees a 3-0 lead over the Boston Red Sox in the American League Championship Series.
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Manchester United will end Arsenals 49-game unbeaten run on Sunday - because they simply have to.
World,"Israel has killed Hamas #39;s top bomb and rocket-maker in Gaza ahead of a Knesset vote on a pull-out from the area. Adnan al-Ghoul died when an Israeli missile hit his car, witnesses said."
World,"Russian firms bought about 30 percent of the oil sold under Iraq #39;s now-defunct oil-for-food program, according to a UN investigator #39;s extensive list of companies that did business with Saddam Hussein #39;s government."
Business,Google Inc. #39;s shares surged to more than twice its initial public offering price after third-quarter profit and sales more the doubled and the company said the market for Web advertising shows no signs of slowing.
Business,Timber harvesting company Weyerhaeuser Co. said Friday that third-quarter profit rose sharply year-over-year on gains from a sale of timberlands in Georgia and a tenure reallocation agreement with the goverment of British Columbia.
Business,Stocks were little changed today as tepid earnings from Microsoft and Coca-Cola offset Google's strong third-quarter report.
Sci/Tech,"There was a trifecta in tech earnings yesterday, with Google, Microsoft and Amazon.com all posting quarterly profits, a positive sign overall for the technology sector's recovery. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sports," Last year Jordan won the Brazilian  Grand Prix against the odds, now they are fighting for  survival."
Sports," The action was set for 4 a.m., two or  three hours before the African dawn."
World," The European Union is likely to announce a contribution of more than 100 million euros to an African Union force in Darfur, amid calls for extra AU soldiers to be deployed in Sudan's troubled region."
Sci/Tech," There was a trifecta in tech earnings yesterday, with search engine king Google Inc., software giant Microsoft Corp. and online shopping leader Amazon.com all posting quarterly profits, a positive sign overall for the technology sector's recovery."
Sports, Juventus came back from an early deficit to beat Lazio 2 1 Sunday and restore its four point lead in the Italian league.
Sci/Tech," It's not just cell phones taking advantage of a time standard. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colo., sends out a radio signal that any properly equipped device in much of North America can pick up and use to set itself to the proper time."
World," The European Union is likely to  announce a contribution of more than 100 million euros to an  African Union force in Darfur, amid calls for extra AU soldiers  to be deployed in Sudan's troubled region."
Business, The head of James Hardie Industries has resigned with a payout of  $6.5 million (R40.8 million) in the aftermath of a scandal over the building products group #39;s efforts to dodge its liabilities to asbestos victims.
Business,"BHP Billiton played down jitters in commodity markets over the Chinese economy on Friday, by predicting demand would  quot;be sustainable over the long term quot;."
Business, South Africa #39;s Securities Regulation Panel will next week hear objections from Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI) to the takeover offer the company received earlier this week from Harmony Gold Mining Co.
Business,"Dominance of Australia #39;s retail wine market, and the high margins on offer, is just one issue at the core of the battle for ALH."
Sci/Tech,Internet search giant Google #39;s aficionados may just have lost some vital information that could hurt their wallet! Hackers exploiting a flaw in Google #39;s desktop search tool launched a week back could have 
World,"Zhang Yanping is not what you would call a big girl, but with her leggy, slender frame shown off by a small white vest bearing the legend  quot;Delightfully tacky but unrefined quot;, high-cut orange shorts, sneakers and white socks, she is doing her best to be a "
World,"Prime Minister John Howard has added only two new faces to his frontbench line-up. Queensland Liberal Peter Dutton has been promoted to the new portfolio of Workforce Participation, and "
Business," Oil prices forged to a record high above   $55 a barrel on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel supply  crunch and robust economic growth in China, the world's number  two user."
Sci/Tech,Gateway has announced it will start sales on December 10 of own-brand high-performance personal computers in Japan through four consumer electronics volume retailers.
Business,"  HCA, the nation #39;s largest for profit hospital operator, reported Friday that earnings fell 26 percent in the third quarter, in line with a lowered outlook released last week."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! has acquired privately held Stata Labs, developer of the searchable e-mail client/RSS reader Bloomba and the SAproxy Pro spam filter."
Sports,"LONDON, Enland -- Adrian Mutu has admitted taking a drug, but claims it was not cocaine but a drug to improve his sex life. The Romanian striker tested positive for cocaine last month, and is waiting to see "
Sports,"Brussels, Belgium (Sports Network) - Tennis stars Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt have ended their relationship, according to Clijsters #39; web site."
Sports,"FAISALABAD, Pakistan : Sri Lanka extended their lead to 164 runs against Pakistan on the back of an unbeaten half century by Sanath Jayasuriya on the third day of the first Test at Iqbal stadium here."
Sports,"The biennial Solheim Cup will return to Sweden in 2007 and will be played in Halmstad, organizers said Friday. Founded in 1990, the Solheim Cup pits Europe #39;s top women golfers against their "
Sports,"French international midfielder Jerome Rothen, forced out of Paris St Germain #39;s 2-0 victory over Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday, will be out for two months with an ankle fracture, PSG said on their website."
Sports,"Although they met four times in the regular season, the Los Angeles Galaxy and Colorado Rapids don #39;t know each other that well heading into their first-round playoff "
Sci/Tech," Nextel Communications Inc., the wireless telephone service provider, reported a 69 percent increase in profits in the third quarter, thanks to continued customer growth as well as a one time tax benefit, and boosted guidance for the year."
World,"MOSCOW, October 22 (Itar-Tass) -- Russias State Duma has approved of a bill on the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change."
World,"  A car bomb exploded Friday near an American armored vehicle in the northern Iraq city of Mosul, wounding five US soldiers, the military said."
World,Controversial images of diseased lungs which health advisers want to see on every cigarette packet were revealed today. The hard-hitting anti-smoking campaign 
Sci/Tech,"Shares of Google jumped today after the Web search leader posted its first results as a public company, and one broker said the\stock could hit \$200, rekindling dot.com-era fervor.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Reuters</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Deep-sea manned sub Alvin is hailed as it goes into retirement following 40 years of remarkable work.
Sci/Tech,Archaeologists in Germany say they may have found the lavatory from where 16th century Reformation scholar Martin Luther revolutionised the church.
Sports," Brian Cashman's job is safe  #151; at least for now. The rest of the New York Yankees have plenty to worry about this winter. Soon after the Yankees completed a historic collapse against Boston in the AL playoffs, volatile owner George Steinbrenner told Cashman, the team's general manager, that he will not be fired before next season."
World,"Israel has killed the top bomb maker of the Hamas Islamic militant group in a Gaza Strip air strike, days before a key parliamentary vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to quit the occupied territory."
Business," Belo Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLC.N</A> said on Friday that  quarterly profit fell 64 percent, weighed down by costs  connected to a recent scandal involving inflated circulation  data at its Dallas Morning News newspaper."
Business,Last week I wondered about the logic behind a gutsy market call by American Technology Research advising investors to buy Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) and dump Google (Nasdaq: GOOG).
Business,"DENNIS Cooper is too much of a soft-spoken gentleman to publicly express anger, but the professional conflict between him and Peter Macdonald goes back a long way to a day in May 2001."
Business,"LM Ericsson, the world #39;s largest supplier of equipment for wireless phone networks, posted a third-quarter profit on Friday that was in line with analysts #39; expectations but said it expects only slight growth in mobile networks in the coming months."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s largest bank, said the US Securities and Exchange Commission may take enforcement action against Thomas Jones, who ran the company #39;s investment-management unit."
Business,US Treasury debt prices eased on Friday as a dearth of economic indicators led investors to ponder the impact of high oil prices on the economy and interest rates.
Business,"THE battle between John Fletcher and Roger Corbett has nothing to do with their personal egos. As I detail below, Coles Myer realises that if Woolworths gains control of Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality it "
Sci/Tech,"Google have fixed a phishing vulnerability that was discovered by Netcraft on Wednesday. Google notified Netcraft that they had closed the vulnerability today at 06:30 BST, making this less-than-two-days response "
Sci/Tech,"Global research by MORI, conducted for Nokia, has identified a strong trend for consumers to move from their fixed line phones to use their mobile handsets for all or most of their voice calls."
Sci/Tech,"Another mainstream tech columnist has written that Apple must license the iTunes Music Store/iPod, or perish from the wrath of its competitors."
World, Arsene Wenger said he will have to wait until Sunday before making a decision on whether to field his influential Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the Premiership clash against Manchester United.
Sports, St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger left Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers after spraining his right shoulder while getting sacked in the first quarter.
Sports," Belgium #39;s Kim Clijsters, left, kisses Australian Lleyton Hewitt, center, after their  quot;love match quot; tennis game at the Expodroom in Bree, Belgium, in this Saturday April 17, 2004 file photo."
Sports,CAULFIELD Cup winner Elvstroem will displace Starcraft as favourite when bookmakers open betting on the \$3 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley today.
World,"British aid worker Margaret Hassan, kidnapped in Iraq, appeared in a video aired by Arab TV station al-Jazeera asking British Prime Minister Tony Blair to withdraw troops."
World,ISRAEL has assassinated the Hamas arms expert said to be behind the development of the Qassam rockets that have been targeting Israeli towns.
World,The Black Watch battalion was yesterday ordered by the Cabinet to help US forces throw a  quot;ring of steel quot; around Fallujah before an all-out assault on insurgents in the city.
World,"Cuba #39;s  #39;legendary #39; leader, Fidel Castro, broke his knee and fractured his right arm when he fell down behind the podium during a speech at a graduation ceremony in Santa Clara."
World,"BRITAIN, France and Germany have presented Iran with a package of economic and political incentives as part of a last-ditch attempt to persuade Tehran to abandon its nuclear enrichment program."
World," Hamid Karzai's campaign team said it was  quot;100 percent sure quot; of victory in Afghanistan's first presidential election, even though the final result cannot be declared until complaints from all candidates are investigated and the last vote is counted."
Sports," Croatian Ivan Ljubicic edged into the  Madrid Masters semi finals with a 7 6, 6 7, 7 6 victory over  seventh seed Joachim Johansson of Sweden on Friday."
Business," Shares of Crane Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CR.N</A> rose nearly 6  percent in early trade on Friday, as the market breathed a sigh  of relief after the diversified manufacturer said it took a  charge to resolve all current and future asbestos claims  against the company."
Sci/Tech," Astronomers plan to slam an armchair sized ""impactor"" into comet Tempel 1 to see what's inside    and possibly help future scientists determine how to keep such space rocks from colliding with Earth."
Business,"Falconbridge Ltd., the world #39;s third- biggest nickel producer, said third-quarter earnings rose more than eightfold as base-metal prices jumped."
Business, North American shareholders will play a decisive role in the outcome of the bitter takeover battle between South African gold giants Harmony Gold Mining Co.
Sci/Tech,"The phenomenon, known as frame-dragging, is quite small, amounting to 6 feet in the distance that satellites, moving at about 18,000 miles per hour, cover in their orbits in a year, but it is within the ability of NASA #39;s instruments to detect."
Sci/Tech,IBM announced on Friday a lower-cost blade server option--a pared-down chassis geared for small and medium-sized businesses. The new Express version of IBM #39;s BladeCenter chassis still can accommodate as many 
Sci/Tech,"Networking equipment maker Cisco Systems is to buy Perfigo for \$74m (40.5m), boosting the company #39;s efforts to secure network  quot;endpoints quot; and protect them from worms, viruses and hacking."
Sci/Tech,"Swiss watchmaker Swatch has teamed up with Microsoft #39;s MSN Direct division to launch a high-tech timepiece called Paparazzi. For wannabe celeb hunters, the smart watch offers specialised content from Time "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. announced this week it will only charge users one license for running its Windows Server products on a dual-core processor.
Sci/Tech,"The survival of some Iowa bird species is threatened, primarily because of habitat loss, according to a group dedicated to the conservation of wild birds."
Sci/Tech,"Good morning, and welcome to  quot;Name That Apple! quot; Fingers on buzzers? All right, let #39;s begin. For 100 points: It #39;s a compact rectangular slab that plays great-sounding music from a built-in hard drive."
Sports,The 2004 American League Championship Series created enough memories to last a lifetime. Here are some of the moments and men whose exploits in this historic series won #39;t soon be forgotten.
Sports,"With all due respect to Roger Clemens, Jeff Bagwell and the Houston Astros, this is the matchup Major League Baseball wanted. The Red Sox and Cardinals, two of the game #39;s most storied "
Sports, Daniel Nestor and partner Mark Knowles on Friday battled their way to a fourth championship appearance of the tennis season.
World,The Democratic Republic of Congo has recalled its ambassador to Brussels and compared Belgium #39;s foreign minister to comic-book boy adventurer Tin Tin after he criticized the country #39;s leaders.
Business," Falconbridge Ltd. said higher prices for nickel, copper and zinc helped it post a big increase in its third quarter results."
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest mining company, said global growth and economic activity in China are slowing, partly as higher oil prices curb spending."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo (Quote, Chart) isn #39;t ready to concede the e-mail search market to Google (Quote, Chart). In a deal that signals aggressive response to the growing popularity of Google #39;s (Quote, Chart) Gmail service, Yahoo "
Sports,"Croatian Ivan Ljubicic edged into the Madrid Masters semi-finals with a 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 victory over seventh seed Joachim Johansson of Sweden on Friday."
Business," Schlumberger Ltd. , the world's largest oilfield services company, on Friday posted a third quarter profit but weakness in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and a pullback in its Russian operations weighed on shares."
Business," Schlumberger Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SLB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SLB.N</A>, the world's  largest oilfield services company, on Friday posted a  third quarter profit but weakness in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico  and a pullback in its Russian operations weighed on shares."
World,A new tape of hostage Margaret Hassan broadcast on al-Jazeera TV station shows her pleading for her life.
World, The abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib and detention without trial of terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay may still draw headlines in US newspapers but the subjects have been notably absent from the White House race.
World,"US actor Brandon Routh is cast as the man of steel in the new Superman film, due for release in 2006."
World,"Unemployment in Brazil fell to 10.9 percent in September, the lowest rate so far this year, the government's statistics institute said Friday."
Sci/Tech,European Commission is set to announce whether it will block the database giant's hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft.
Sci/Tech,"Express version of BladeCenter chassis accommodates up to 14 dual-processor servers but costs under \$1,000 instead of about \$2,800."
Sci/Tech,"Copycats are keeping busy. Security researcher says the Net threat's source code is ""hot stuff."""
Sci/Tech,"Will Wi-Fi, mobile messaging and other enhancements improve the game, or wreck it?\<br /> Photos of tech-friendly parks\"
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. is backing the 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption protocol for securing wireless USB (Universal Serial Bus) connections, which it hopes will replace USB cables for connections over very short distances, a company engineer said this week."
Sports,THE best news was rookie Champ driver and Australia #39;s hope in the Indy 300 David Besnard brought the car back without a scratch.
Sci/Tech,"Be Careful with Google Desktop Search\\Google Desktop Search like most Google products makes an awesome first impression. I have tried other desktop search tools, but none of them can match the convenience that Google Desktop Search comes with. It is just a 450K download and it integrates in Google Search ..."
Business," EMI Group PLC, the world's third largest  music company, confirmed on Friday it faced a New York probe  into how music companies influence what songs are played on the  radio."
Business,The possible charges relate to the creation and operation of an internal transfer agent unit to serve primarily the Smith Barney family of funds.
Sci/Tech,A U.K. foundation gathers testimony from British businesses and coders opposed to software patents.
Business," Oil prices forged to a record high above   $55 a barrel on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel supply  crunch and robust economic growth in China, the world's number  two user."
Sci/Tech,"Sports teams are putting high technology into stadiums to attract fans, generate cash and improve standings."
Sci/Tech,"But will Wi-Fi, high-definition broadcasts, mobile messaging and other enhancements improve the game, or wreck it?\<br /> Photos of tech-friendly parks\"
Business,"NEW YORK As oil prices surge again, moving above the 55 dollars-per-barrel mark, stocks prices are struggling. The Dow Jones industrial average is down 31 points at 98-hundred-34."
Business,"When Donald Trump writes his next book, he #39;ll have plenty of expertise in how to write Chapter 11. Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts, the company that controls the real estate mogul #39;s casinos, said Thursday that "
Business,"Unemployment declined last month in eight of 10 states that are hotly contested in the presidential race, including Ohio where job losses and a struggling economy have boosted Democrat John Kerry #39;s election hopes."
Business,"Oct. 22 -- The US Department of Energy has awarded a \$235 million grant to help fund the development of a clean, advanced technology coal-fired power plant near Orlando, Fla."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has snapped up privately-held e-mail software company Stata Labs, which develops technology that allows users to quickly search through mail and attachments."
Sci/Tech,Google has acknowledged two vulnerabilities in its Web site that could allow phishers to alter the appearance of its pages in order to dupe visitors -- and possibly lure them into giving away credit-card information.
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year.
Sports,"The story of how the Boston Red Sox managed to beat the New York Yankees to make it to the 2004 World Series began in early 2002, when billionaire currency trader and former Yankees #39; limited partner John Henry, along with Tom Werner (producer of Roseanne "
Sports,"It will be more than just 50 league games without a loss if Arsenal beats Manchester United on Sunday. A demoralizing home defeat before a 67,000 sellout at Old Trafford would leave Man United "
World,"Rescue workers pulled more bodies out of a mine shaft choked with toxic fumes Friday as the death toll in China #39;s worst mining accident this year rose to 66, with 82 workers missing and feared dead."
World,"PRESIDENT Thabo Mbeki and a number of African leaders, donor agencies and civil society group s begin a two-day meeting in Sandton today to discuss possible new directions for the New Partnership for Africa #39;s Development (Nepad)."
World," Leading British shares pared earlier gains to close almost unchanged, weighed by losses on Wall Street, where renewed oil price concerns and earnings disappointments took their toll, dealers said."
World, OTTAWA  (CP)   Liberal cabinet ministers are coming to the defence of Prime  Minister Paul Martin over revelations from a book written by Sheila Copps.
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova needed just more than an hour to defeat Venus Williams 6 3, 6 4 in the quarterfinals of the Swisscom Challenge on Friday."
Business," HCA Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HCA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HCA.N</A>, the largest U.S.  hospital chain, said on Friday its third quarter earnings fell,  hurt by hurricanes that hit the southeastern United States  earlier this year, causing disruption and a drop in admissions  at the company's hospitals in Florida."
Sci/Tech,"The computer maker unveils four new laptops, with an eye on the upcoming holiday season."
Business," Five key states in the U.S. presidential election lost 37,800 jobs in September, offsetting the gains posted by other states considered critical in the election now 11 days away."
Business," EMI Group PLC, the world's third largest music company, confirmed on Friday it faced a New York probe into how music companies influence what songs are played on the radio."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Friday as oil  prices touched another record high and Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>  dragged on the major indexes after the software maker's revenue  forecast lagged analysts' expectations."
Business,"Google generated most of its revenue -- \$411.7 million -- through text-based ads displayed on company-owned sites. That #39;s an important factor, because Google doesn #39;t have to share the money with other advertising partners."
Business,"Crude oil prices rose for the third straight day Friday, hovering near \$55 a barrel as heating oil futures hit another record high over supply concerns ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter."
Business,"The US Airways pilots #39; deal extends through 2009. Along with an 18 percent pay cut, pilots will have to fly more hours each month, likely resulting in more furloughs."
Business,Saab AB on Friday reported a gain in its third-quarter profit as contracts for its military and aviation equipment remained steady during the quarter.
Business,"The world #39;s largest miner, BHP Billiton, yesterday said that high oil prices were affecting spending worldwide but China #39;s demand for commodities over the longer term was heartening."
Business,"A pipeline that supplies Arizona with about 70 percent of its gasoline, diesel and jet fuel was operating again today after being shut down in the aftermath of severe rain in Southern California."
Sports,Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira and Manchester United skipper Roy Keane are both battling to be fit for Sunday #39;s Premiership showdown at Old Trafford.
Sports,This season #39;s format for the semifinals of the MLS playoffs has the higher-seeded team opening play on the road. That #39;s not a good thing for the Los Angeles Galaxy as they meet the Colorado Rapids in Game 1 of their two-leg aggregate score series.
Sports,"The NFL #39;s position on Ricky Williams #39;s playing status didn #39;t change following Thursday #39;s meeting in the Los Angeles area with attorney David Cornwell, who represents the retired Miami Dolphins tailback."
World,"Please help me. Please help me, said a terrified Hassan, breaking down in tears and burying her face in a tissue. She said she might be killed like British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who was beheaded by his captors earlier this month."
World,"Palestinian militants are seeking revenge Friday, pounding Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip with mortars. The violence flared up after a top Hamas militant was killed in an Israeli airstrike."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Acquires Email Search Developer Stata Labs\\Yahoo announced on Thursday it has acquired privately held e-mail search company Stata Labs, opening up a new email and attachment file search market for Yahoo Search Technology and Overture Search Advertising. Stata Labs is the company behind its flagship software product Bloomba, which ..."
World, The European Union executive welcomed the Russian parliament's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on global climate change    and immediately called on the United States to follow suit.
Business,Crude oil futures rose to a record \$55.39 a barrel in New York after the release of a report showing that the Chinese economy grew more than expected last quarter.
Sci/Tech,Midland Co. on Thursday said third-quarter profits fell by almost half as the specialty insurer sustained heavy claims losses from the hurricanes that swept through the Southeast during the summer.
Sports,A Japanese investment bank is exploring ways of blocking a possible takeover of Manchester United by American businessman Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,Which do you think is the more impressive feat? The Pats winning 20 in a row -- including playoff games and the Super Bowl -- or the Dolphins going undefeated during an entire regular season?
Sports,"The Moonee Valley Racing Clubs \$2,231,779 WS Cox Plate (Aus-G1) is set for its 82nd running on Saturday at Moonee Valley racecourse, and has drawn on of the strongest fields in recent years."
Sports,"The Ladies European Tour has announced that the 2007 Solheim Cup will be staged at Halmstad Golf Club in Sweden. It follows a Swedish success in the 2003 event, which was held at Barseback Country Club and "
World,Hamas vowed revenge yesterday after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed one of its senior commanders - the latest assassination to have weakened the militant group.
World,"The death toll in the Central China coal mine accident rose to 66 on Friday, a figure set to rise as hopes of rescuing the 82 missing miners fades."
World, President George W. Bush derided his rival John Kerry as clueless in the fight against terror and drove the point home in a powerful commercial featuring a pack of wolves ready to pounce.
World," Swedes worship crayfish, holding large parties every summer to celebrate the little red shellfish in a feast that is as important for its rituals as its gastronomic delight."
Business," HCA Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HCA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HCA.N</A>, the largest U.S.  hospital chain, said on Friday its third quarter earnings fell,  hurt by hurricanes that hit the southeastern United States  earlier this year, causing disruption and a drop in admissions  at the company's hospitals in Florida."
Business,"US Airways pilots yesterday approved a five-year, cost-cutting contract that will reduce their pay about 18 percent and save the airline about \$1."
Business,US President George W. Bush signed into law a bill replacing an export tax subsidy that violated international trade rules with a \$145 billion package of new corporate tax cuts and a buyout for tobacco farmers.
Business,  Spanish language daily Hoy    owned by the Tribune Co.    said on Thursday it is reducing its staff by 20 percent across the company.
World,Juan Pablo Montoya tops the times in the opening practice session at Interlagos.
Sports," Entering Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros had played six games about as evenly as two teams possibly could play."
World,Javier Solana travels to Africa for talks on Darfur amid hints that the EU will give \$126m for a peacekeeping mission.
World,One of the architects of Africa #39;s home-grown plan for economic development has launched a scathing attack on its achievements.
Sci/Tech,"The European Union (E.U.) judge ruling on whether to suspend sanctions against Microsoft could deliver his verdict as early as mid-November, sources familiar with the process said Friday."
Business, A Texas jury on Friday rejected  accusations chemical maker Union Carbide had failed to disclose  the dangers of asbestos and awarded no damages to Kelly Moore  Paint Co. in a  $1.3 billion lawsuit.
Sci/Tech,"Joseph McGrath will take over as CEO of Unisys next year, replacing Lawrence Weinbach."
Business," Posting its first results as a publicly held company, Google says its third quarter earnings and revenues have more than doubled from a year ago, riding on an  quot;online advertising boom that continues to gather steam, quot; says the Boston Globe "
Business,US Airways Group on Friday asked other unions to follow the pilots in accepting rollbacks as the airline struggles under bankruptcy.
Business,"ATLANTIC CITY, NJ-Donald Trump will retain the position of chairman and CEO at Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts as part of the complex restructuring of the company."
Sci/Tech,"European spacecraft is preparing to explore the planet Saturn #39;s huge moon, Titan. The  quot;Cassini Huygens quot; spacecraft that has orbited the ringed planet since July is to venture within 1,200 kilometers of the cloud covered moon on 26 October."
Sci/Tech,IBM Friday sharpened it blade offerings to target small and midsize businesses with the announcement of new hardware and software bundles.
Sports,Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova beat former world number one Venus Williams 6-3 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the \$1.
Sports,Williams #39; driver Juan Pablo Montoya made the perfect start to his final race with the team when he set the fastest time in opening practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix today.
Sports,"FAISALABAD: Pakistan took a slender first innings lead over Sri Lanka at end of the second day #39;s play in the first Test. The home side reached 256-8, 13 ahead, after Sri Lanka earlier lost their last three wickets for 10 in Faisalabad."
World,The New Partnership for Africa #39;s Development (Nepad) is under the microscope at two-day Nepad Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has snapped up privately-held e-mail software company Stata Labs, which develops technology that allows users to quickly search through mail and attachments. The move, announced Thursday, generated speculation that the Internet powerhouse is gearing up to take on Google Inc.'s Gmail Webmail service, which features broad capabilities to search e-mail messages."
World," Spain asked Switzerland on Friday to extradite the suspected ringleader of an alleged plot to kill Spanish judges investigating Islamic terror cases, but it could take months for him to be handed over, officials said."
World, The death toll from a devastating coal mine gas explosion in central China's Henan province rose to 66 as hopes of finding survivors among a further 82 trapped workers faded.
Sci/Tech,"Cassini came within 210,600 miles (339,000 kilometers) of Titan on July 2, days after it entered orbit around Saturn. The spacecraft will fly by Titan at an altitude of 746 miles (1,200 kilometers) on Tuesday "
Sports,Knoxville (WVLT/AP) - Beating Alabama is so important to Vols Coach Phillip Fulmer he has mentioned the annual game in his spiel to recruits.
Business,"With no fanfare, President Bush today signed the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades, showering \$136 billion in new tax breaks on businesses and other groups."
Business,"Without fanfare, President George W. Bush signed into law on Friday a nearly \$140 billion corporate tax cut bill derided by both Democratic presidential rival John Kerry and Republican Sen."
Sci/Tech,"Anyone who was concerned that Internet search giant Google would be hampered by going public in August can breathe easy as Google announces, in its first financial results since floating on the stock market, that its profits have more than doubled."
Sports,"Will Curt Schilling #39;s ankle, apparently held together with baling wire, hold up so he can make two starts? The Red Sox will want him to start Games 2 and 6 in Boston, where he won #39;t have to bat or run the bases."
Sports,Police will talk to referee Mike Riley before Manchester United #39;s home game with Arsenal on Sunday to try to avoid crowd trouble.
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova beat former winner Venus Williams 6-3, 6-4 in the Swisscom Challenge quarterfinals on Friday and extended her winning streak to 11 matches."
Sports,"FIA, the governing body of Formula One, has approved new engine regulations which will see manufacturers switch to 2.4 litre V8 engines in place of the current 3-litre V10 powerplants in 2006."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH, United States : France #39;s Brian Joubert won the men #39;s short programme at Skate America, the first stop in the ISU figure skating grand prix series."
World," Icelandair said it had bought an 8.4 percent stake in British low cost carrier easyJet, describing the holding as a  quot;long term trade investment. quot;"
World," Sudanese opposition groups and a government delegation held a first full day of peace talks in Cairo with both sides optimistic about a deal, sources close to the negotiations told Egypt's MENA news agency."
Sci/Tech," With four of its executives pleading guilty to price fixing charges today, Infineon will have a hard time arguing that it didn #39;t fix prices in its ongoing litigation with Rambus."
Business," World oil prices marched towards 55 dollars on worries about low stocks of US heating fuel and tight crude supplies, amid strong demand ahead of the northern hemisphere winter."
Business," Without fanfare, President Bush Friday signed into law a bill containing nearly  $140 billion in corporate tax cuts denounced by critics on both sides of the aisle as a giveaway to special interests."
Business,"RR Donnelley  amp; Sons settled a decade-old race discrimination case stemming from the 1993 closing of its Lakeside Press plant, the company said Thursday."
Business,"Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s largest bank, said the Securities and Exchange Commission may take enforcement action against Thomas Jones, the investment- management chief who is leaving the company."
Business,"While praising Turkey #39;s  quot;stunning quot; economic performance over the last three years, the OECD also outlined some major problems the country needs to address."
Sci/Tech," Edward Bitet fought in World War II, built affordable housing for veterans and taught sixth grade. When the Long Island native retired to Florida, he fulfilled another civic duty by becoming a poll worker. But Bitet, 77, isn't volunteering this year  #151; he says he doesn't trust Palm Beach County's electronic voting machines. He walked out of a county demonstration of touch screen terminals convinced that software bugs could wreak havoc on Nov. 2."
World,"Has America ever had a good relationship with France? I mean, besides in the movies? We probably cheered on les citoyens during the Revolution, which erupted only 13 years after our own "
World, Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon emerged from a meeting with Pervez Musharraf saying Pakistan's parliament and judiciary should solve a row over the president's efforts to remain army chief.
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova beat  former world number one Venus Williams 6 3, 6 4 on Friday to  reach the semi finals of the Zurich Challenge."
Sports, Paul Broadhurst's wife gave him the  go ahead to play this week's Madrid Open after the birth of  their son a month ago    provided he did well    and he  responded by taking over the second round lead on Friday.
Sci/Tech,"Bethesda Softworks today announced new details on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the sequel to 2002 #39;s The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind."
Sports,Sao Paulo - Formula One #39;s governing body the FIA confirmed on Friday that they will force through new rules in 2005 and 2006 in a bid to slow cars down in the years ahead.
Sports,"While New England #39;s 20-game win streak will be forever etched in history, the prospect of the Patriots adding to their record run is a subplot in Sunday #39;s game with the New York Jets."
World,"Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped director of CARE International in Iraq, appears in this image made from television in a videotape aired by the Arabic television station Al-Jazeera, Friday, Oct. 22, 2004."
World,"In a bold and controversial move, Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon has decided to pull out and destroy all Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza strip."
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc.  rose as much as 20 percent on Friday, to trade at more than  twice the level of it cut-price IPO, after the Web search  leader posted strong quarterly results in its first reported  quarter as a public company."
Sports, Veteran umpire Ed Montague will call balls and strikes in Game 1 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Sports, A federal appeals court has rejected running back Maurice Clarett's longshot bid to get the court to reconsider his lawsuit challenging the NFL's eligibility rule for the draft.
Business," EMI Group PLC, the world's  third largest music company, on Friday said it and other music  companies faced a New York probe into how music companies  influence what songs are played on the radio."
World," Slobodan Milosevic called on a UN appeals court to overturn a decision order imposing lawyers on the former Yugoslav president in his war crimes trial, a move supported by his reluctant defence team."
Business,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,"LONDON Ever since two successful flights into space were made from the Mojave Desert, thousands of people are signing up to take the same trip."
World," A court in northern Nigeria has sentenced two women to death by stoning for allegedly committing adultery, and both will soon appeal the sentences, a human rights group said Friday."
World, The U.S. Embassy in Laos warned Friday that insurgents may launch bomb attacks in several parts of the communist country during next month's regional summit in the capital.
Sports,"BRUSSELS: Kim Clijsters #39; romance with Australian Lleyton Hewitt is over and the two tennis stars will not be getting married in February as planned, the Belgian said yesterday."
Sports,"Sal DeFilippo #39;s pro football picks column appears Friday. Reach him at sallasvegassun.com or (702) 259-4076. On the surface, it seems as though the New England Patriots and New York Jets have a lot in common."
Sports,"How do they feel about Phillip Fulmer and Tennessee in the state of Alabama these days? In its rawest form, the answer can be found in the feral environs of the Crimson Tide fan message boards."
World,"Hamas has vowed to hit back hard for Israel #39;s assassination of the  quot;Father of the Qassam quot; rocket, a weapon symbolising Palestinian militants #39; defiance of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his plan to quit Gaza."
World,"The European Union #39;s chief of foreign affairs is travelling to Ethiopia and Sudan for talks on the troubled Darfur region. Javier Solana is travelling to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to meet African Union (AU) officials."
World," quot;The old Moulmein Pagoda, lookin #39; lazy at the sea quot;, the gentle  quot;Burma girl a-settin #39; quot;, and the temple bells calling out for the British soldier to  quot;come you back to Mandalay quot;."
Business," EMI Group PLC <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EMI.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EMI.L</A>, the  world's third largest music company, on Friday said it and  other music companies faced a New York probe into how music  companies influence what songs are played on the radio."
World, A weeping British Iraqi hostage pleaded  for her life in a video broadcast on Friday as British troops  prepared to move nearer Baghdad before an expected U.S. led  offensive against rebels before January elections.
World, North Korea set three conditions on  Friday to be met before it would consider returning to  six party talks on its nuclear programs.
Business," A new device to treat uterine  fibroids, fibrous clumps that can cause miscarriages, painful  menstruation and other related problems in women won U.S.  regulatory approval on Friday."
World," Desperate to know their loved ones' fates, grieving relatives scuffled with guards Friday at the scene of China's worst mining accident this year as rescue workers pulled more bodies out of a mine shaft choked with poison gas."
Business," The Dow Jones industrial average fell  to an intraday low for the year on Friday as oil prices surged  to another record and Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> dragged on  stocks after the software maker's revenue forecast lagged  analysts' expectations."
Business," Jeffrey Greenberg, chairman and chief  executive of embattled insurance broker Marsh   McLennan Cos.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, is expected to step down within hours, a newspaper  reported on Friday, citing people close to the discussions."
Sports,"Friday morning usually sees the third cars star  but today, Juan Pablo Montoya took top spot."
Sports,"Ferrari may have won both championships and for the Renault F1 Team, second remains only a remote possibility. But there will still be plenty to watch out for"
Sci/Tech,commerce Web services specialist is helping a growing list of retail manufacturers sell their wares via Amazon.
Business,Shares of Vivendi and EMI fell on reports that state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has subpoenaed firms for information related to promoters payments to radio stations.
Business,"  After a decade long court fight, printing giant RR Donnelley  amp; Sons Co. has agreed to pay  $15 million to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by black workers at a now closed plant."
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this year, Intel delayed its chip for large screen televisions. Now the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company is killing it. Intel has stopped work on its liquid crystal on silicon semiconductor, stating "
Sci/Tech,"The City is  quot;strong and getting stronger each and every day, quot; Mayor Gavin Newsom proclaimed during his first State of the City address since taking office in January."
Sci/Tech,"Texas Instruments, a company well-known for its calculators, says it has developed a computer chip that will let television fans watch their favorite shows on cellular phones."
Sci/Tech,"On preorders alone, the Nintendo DS is the third best-selling system in Japan this week. TOKYO--The Nintendo DS is the third best-selling video game console for the week of October 11-17, Nikkei BP Consulting reports today."
Sci/Tech,"The survival of some bird species in Iowa is threatened, and urban sprawl is part of the problem. That #39;s according to a state group that keep tabs on the conversation of wild birds."
Sports,"MADRID : Croatia #39;s Ivan Ljubicic battered Joachim Johansson with 27 aces, upsetting the big-hitting seventh seed 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (1/7), 7-6 (7/3) for a place in the semi-finals of the 2.425-million-euro Madrid Masters."
Sports,Paul Broadhurst #39;s wife gave him the go-ahead to play this week #39;s Madrid Open after the birth of their son a month ago -- provided he did well -- and he responded by taking over the second round lead on Friday.
Sports,"Juan Pablo Montoya was fastest in the first practice session today for the Brazilian Grand Prix, and a young test driver surprisingly came second ahead of Ferrari #39;s top drivers."
World,"October 22 2004 2000CET - Another video on the TV station Al-Jazeera showed Margaret Hassan, the aid worker kidnapped, pleading and crying."
Business," Jeffrey Greenberg, chairman and chief executive of embattled insurance broker Marsh   McLennan Cos. , is expected to step down within hours, a newspaper reported on Friday, citing people close to the discussions."
Sports," The Cleveland Indians avoided salary arbitration with reliever Bob Howry, signing the right hander to a one year contract on Friday."
Business," When Google finally gets its gargantuan market capitalization later this year, it will turn its founders into billionaires and make individual investors everywhere swoon. But it will also validate an idea: The most valuable resource on the Internet is the collective intelligence of everyone who uses it."
Business," Shares of Amazon.com Inc. dipped below a 52 week low in intraday trading Friday after the online retailer reported third quarter profits that tripled, but fell short of Wall Street estimates."
Sports, More than a record unbeaten streak is at stake when Arsenal plays at Manchester United on Sunday: The result could go a long way to determining who wins the Premier League championship.
Sci/Tech,Whether Googleexceeded or missed earnings expectations for its third quarter remained unclear until mid-morning Friday.
Business,"The University of North Carolina is the best US collegiate breeding ground for budding entrepreneurs, according to rankings published by Forbes magazine on Friday."
Business,"PARIS : French business tycoon Francois Pinault, targeted in complex civil action over the collapse of California insurance company Executive Life, was questioned here by a US lawyer under the supervision of a French judge."
Sci/Tech,"Google is making everyone who snubbed its unconventional initial public offering of stock regret their decision. In the latest rebuke to its skeptics, Google wowed Wall Street with its first quarterly earnings "
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco #39;s mayor Thursday said he wants to see his city provide free Wi-Fi service to everyone. In his state of the city address, Mayor Gavin Newsom promised to put Wi-Fi within reach of the masses."
Sci/Tech,"Every run into an HTML page with bad code? If you were running IE, you #39;d still be able to see it. Are other browsers simply inferior, or is IE just that much better at handling faulty HTML?"
Sports,More than a record unbeaten streak is at stake when Arsenal plays at Manchester United on Sunday: The result could go a long way to determining who wins the Premier League championship.
World,"BAGHDAD : Kidnapped British aid worker Margaret Hassan pleaded for London to save her life by scrapping a plan to redeploy Britain #39;s troops in Iraq, as seven people died in US air and artillery strikes on rebel-held Fallujah."
World," The beer is flowing, John Fogerty is singing on the stereo and six scantily clad young Chinese women are doing the hokey pokey."
Sports, Wisconsin won't have tenacious and talented defensive end Erasmus James in the lineup Saturday when it faces nemesis Northwestern. That doesn't stop Wildcats coach Randy Walker from fretting over the Badgers' relentless pass rush.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft says his country needs Canada's help to thwart terrorism in the run up to the U.S. presidential election Nov. 2.
Sci/Tech," ""Star Trek"" star William Shatner and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Dave Navarro are among thousands who want to fly on Virgin's proposed commercial space flights, company chief Richard Branson said Friday."
Business,"Tobacco companies are spending more than ever to market cigarettes, but sales still are falling, according to a new government study."
Sci/Tech,"With all the hoopla over Bush and Kerry, some of you may not have been paying close attention to the other races going on in this loaded US political season. I've read a good dozen or so Senate outlooks, and my blurry eyes and spinning brain kept getting lost in all the numbers and losing track of who, ultimately, was likely to control the Senate on November third. So I made my very own Senate outlook to figure it out (or add further confusion, depending on what you think of my predictions). The bad news is, we probably won't know who controls the Senate on November third. The good news, if you're a Democrat (or a person who loves one), is that my best guess at this point is that when the dust settles, Democrats will probably be in control by the very slimmest possible margin. Shock! But everyone knows the Dems have no chance of taking either house of Congress. I think everyone hasn't been paying attention. Read on for my rundown."
Business,British economic growth slowed considerably in the third quarter of 2004 due to poor performance in the industrial sector. Preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that gross domestic 
Sci/Tech,"While Google has risen in prominence and popularity, the details of its search software, even though it is open source, are largely unknown to outsiders."
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has insisted troubled striker Adrian Mutu #39;s claim the pair had a furious row over the Romanian #39;s international duty is false.
Sports,"It will never be Yankees-Red Sox, but this may very well be the best rivalry in the NFL. All the big ones - Bears-Packers, Redskins-Cowboys, Steelers-Browns, Broncos-Raiders - have lost some of their luster "
Sports,"NASHVILLE, Tenn. The football team at Middle Tennessee State is pinning its hopes on Big Boi. He #39;s not a football player -- he #39;s the guy who #39;s part of the hip-hop duo OutKast."
World,"WASHINGTON : US Secretary of State Colin Powell left here for a three-nation tour of north Asia focused on resolving the North Korean nuclear deadlock, China and Taiwan and the presence of US troops in Japan and South Korea."
Business," British economic growth slowed considerably in the third quarter of 2004, hit by a poor performance from the industrial sector."
Sci/Tech," Two Google site vulnerabilities that could be used to mount phishing attacks have been reported, says the Internet search giant. It already has fixed one, and expects to patch the second shortly."
Sci/Tech, Research In Motion's (Nasdaq: RIMM) quad band  BlackBerry 7100t with  PDA capabilities is a GSM/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) cellular handset that can make and receive phone calls in more than 100 countries around the world.
Sci/Tech," Consumers increasingly are moving away from using fixed line phones together with cell phones to using cell phones for all or most of their voice calls, according to a study carried out for Nokia (NYSE: NOK) by UK market research company MORI."
Sci/Tech," A security issue has been discovered in a common feature included in several Web browsers, including Mozilla, Firefox, Opera, Konqueror and Camino."
Sci/Tech," Robot sales to consumers and enterprises are on the verge of exploding, according to a new study."
Sci/Tech," NEC (Nasdaq: NIPNY) continues to play ""can you top this"" with IBM (NYSE: IBM), as the Japanese company claims that its latest supercomputer is faster than the ultra high performance machine rolled out less than a month ago by Big Blue."
Business," Jeffrey Greenberg, chairman and chief  executive of embattled insurance broker Marsh   McLennan Cos.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, is expected to step down within hours, the Financial  Times reported on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"\The facility's 35 engineers will focus on Net telephony, says the firm, which plans to double the center's head count within a year.\"
Sci/Tech,"""Personal Internet Communicator"" is geared toward families in so-called emerging markets, such as China and India."
Business,"  The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering recommending charges against a Citigroup executive whose departure was announced this week, the financial services giant said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Someone gained unauthorized access to Purdue's computer network, prompting school officials to urge all students, staff and faculty to change their passwords."
Sports,"Shortly before throwing the first pitch in Saturday night #39;s opening game of the World Series, Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield will pause for just a second to locate his wife "
Sci/Tech," In yet another indication that the U.S. market for PDAs is losing momentum, Sharp Electronics has announced it will stop selling its Linux based handheld computer    the Zaurus SL6000    in the United States."
Sci/Tech," Siebel (Nasdaq: SEBL) topped expectations in its  third quarter earnings results, registering a profit, higher sales and an increase in software license revenue from the previous quarter."
Business,"Internet search engine giant Google Inc. trumped analysts #39; revenue forecasts in its first quarter as a public company, but still fell far short of the mark on earnings."
Business,Citigroup Inc. on Friday said US securities regulators are thinking of recommending enforcement proceedings against the former head of Citigroup Global Investment Management.
Sports,"EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Vikings receiver Randy Moss tested his strained right hamstring on Friday, but his status for Minnesota #39;s game against Tennessee this weekend remained uncertain."
Business," The blue chip Dow average fell to a  new intraday low for the year on Friday as oil prices climbed  to another record and Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> dragged on  stocks after the software maker's revenue forecast lagged  analysts' expectations."
Sports," COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Ohio State head football  coach Jim Tressel announced Friday that senior running back  Lydell Ross has been suspended for Saturday's home game against  Indiana."
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service on Friday upgraded JC Penney Co. Inc. #39;s (JCP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) debt ratings to just one step below investment-grade status, citing factors "
Business, The dollar hovered close to eight month lows against the euro Friday and a four month trough against the yen amid worries about the US economic outlook.
Sci/Tech,"To move the blade server market from the enterprise to small and midsize businesses, IBM on Friday unveiled a new BladeCenter chassis and new blade solutions for SMBs."
Sci/Tech,"Nothing announces the molasses-like onset of autumn as much as the cooling temperatures, and colorful fronds and leavessomething I refer to as a sort of pleasant depression or a delightful malaise."
Sports,"With a faint air of desperation, David Coulthard has told Williams that he is the best man to be Mark Webbers team-mate in 2005."
Sports,Moss ran on a treadmill and missed his third straight practice. Coach Mike Tice said his star receiver looked  quot;pretty good quot; and would do more work on Oct. 23.
Sports, Canadian ice dancers Aaron Lowe and Megan Wing are off to a strong start at the Skate America competition in Pittsburgh.
World,"Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan #39;s captors have released a tape of her pleading for Tony Blair to save her life, repeating a tactic used with political effect in the case of slain hostage Kenneth Bigley."
World,"A relative cries during the funeral for Israeli soldier Moshe Almaliach, in the southern Israeli town of Dimona, Friday, Oct. 22, 2004."
World,"CUBAN President Fidel Castro, 87, wrote from his hospital bed today that he was doing well after an operation on a knee he broke in a fall."
World, A court on Friday ordered that former President Rafael Calderon be jailed for nine months as investigators probe corruption allegations.
Business," Nextel Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A>,  the sixth largest U.S. mobile provider, on Friday said its  quarterly profit rose on strong subscriber growth, including  better than expected sales to young customers."
Sports,"Decades of derisive chants, combined with the Nation's obsession with the date, make it natural to believe 1918 was the high-water mark for the Red Sox team that won five of the first 15 World Series."
World," Polish lawmakers narrowly voted Friday against reintroducing the death penalty following a series of killings that outraged the nation, including the case of a young woman who was tortured and killed on a train, then dumped out the window."
Sci/Tech,Half of all U.S. Secret Service agents are dedicated to protecting President Washington #151;and all the other Presidents on U.S. currency #151;from counterfeiters.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft is set to buzz through the upper atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan on Tuesday, using high-tech cameras to peek at its mysterious surface."
Sci/Tech,A new study indicates that very high tides are linked with substantial earthquakes along Earth's continental margins. Does the theory hold water?
Sci/Tech,"A 121-million-year-old fossil of an unhatched bird has been found in China. The fossil suggests early bird species, like dinosaurs, were well developed at birth, scientists say."
World,Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom began a joint press conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer today by praising the release of Israeli Azzam Azzam by Egypt.
Sci/Tech,"Just in time for Halloween season, the moon next week will treat us to its most famous trick: changing from bright white to pumpkin orange as it passes through Earth's shadow."
Sci/Tech,commerce Web services specialist is helping retailers take the guesswork out of setting up shop on Amazon.
Sci/Tech,A group of international researchers transmits data over a 10-Gigabit Ethernet link farther than anyone else to date.
Sci/Tech,Game publishers and hardware makers will battle for consumers' holiday dollars with a slew of high-profile releases.
Sports, No. 25 Iowa is having a hard time keeping its tailbacks healthy.
Business, The dollar sank on Friday as  persistent concerns over the U.S. economy and comments  throughout the week from European Central Bank and Federal  Reserve officials afforded the currency no respite.
Business,"LONDON, Oct 22 (AFP) - The euro held its ground against the dollar here Friday as the US currency was hampered by comments from Federal Reserve officials that suggested US interest rates might stay where they are for a while."
Business,Lawyers representing the state of California questioned French tycoon Francois Pinault in Paris Friday over his alleged role in the illegal buyout of bankrupt insurer Executive Life.
Business,"Icelandair Group said Friday it had bought an 8.4 percent stake in budget airline easyJet PLC, whose share price has soared during two days of hectic trading."
Business,A Texas jury on Friday rejected accusations chemical maker Union Carbide had failed to disclose the dangers of asbestos and awarded no damages to Kelly-Moore Paint Co.
Sci/Tech,"The chip originally was to be released in the second half of this year, helping the microprocessor giant in its big push into the consumer electronics market."
Sci/Tech,"An international research team has found the first direct evidence that the Earth is dragging space and time around itself as it rotates, like a spoon spinning in honey."
Sci/Tech,"Epson has announced that the world #39;s first digital rangefinder camera, the R-D1 is to begin shipping in the US on November 1 and is expected to cost around \$2,999."
Sports,"Rubens Barrichello set the pace Friday in his native city, just ahead of Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher, as the two took the top times in practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix."
Sports,"Gelsenkirchen, Germany (Sports Network) - Mainz has shocked everyone in the Bundesliga this season. The newcomers, who were expected to finish near the bottom of the table, are currently stationed in third."
World,"Chinese parents pick up their children at the gate of the Korean School in Beijing Friday Oct. 22, 2004. As many as 29 North Korean asylum seekers entered the school earlier Friday, and told school authorities "
World,"BRUSSELS, Oct 22 (AFP) - Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt sought to calm a row with the Democratic Republic of Congo Friday, voicing encouragement for the ex-colony #39;s political transition in a call to President Joseph Kabila."
Business," Toys R Us Inc.  has opened its financial records to more than a dozen prospective suitors, including a consortium being led by the retailer's former chairman and chief executive Michael Goldstein, sources familiar with the situation said on Friday."
Business," NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Toys R Us Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOY.N</A>  has opened its financial records to more than a dozen  prospective suitors, including a consortium being led by the  retailer's former chairman and chief executive Michael  Goldstein, sources familiar with the situation said on Friday."
World," Officials said the European Union will provide up to  #36;125 million to back African peacekeepers in Darfur, as the United Nations warned Friday that crucial relief convoys are in danger."
World, A joint appeal for the release of Dublin born humanitarian aid worker Margaret Hassan kidnapped in Iraq was issued by the Irish and Palestinian foreign ministers.
World,Grieving relatives scuffled with guards Friday at the scene of China's worst mining accident this year as rescue workers pulled more bodies out of a mine shaft choked with poison gas.
Sports,Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes vigilance is the key to knowing whether a player has developed problems outside of his footballing life.
Business," Without fanfare, President Bush  signed into law on Friday a nearly  $140 billion corporate tax  cut bill derided by both Democratic presidential rival John  Kerry and Republican Sen. John McCain as a giveaway to special  interests."
Sci/Tech,"Stephen Richards, CFO of security software maker McAfee, joins the board"
Sci/Tech," A unique date in the annals    of baseball history will be recorded Wednesday, Oct. 27 when for the first time    a total lunar eclipse will occur during a World Series game."
Sci/Tech, NASA's  newest nbsp;astronaut candidates nbsp;experienced their first taste of zero gravity and are now preparing nbsp;to make their first jet flights without the company of instructors.
Business,"Economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter to its weakest level since the run-up to last year #39;s Iraq war, reinforcing expectations the Bank "
Business,"The Federal Reserve can slow down the pace of interest rate rises if the economy grows less rapidly than it expects, Philadelphia Fed President Anthony Santomero said on Friday."
Business,"The State of Hawaii has sold \$225 million of general obligation bonds at an interest rate of 4.11 percent. It is, state officials said, the lowest interest rate offered in more than 30 years."
Business," Without fanfare, President Bush signed into law on Friday a nearly  #36;140 billion corporate tax cut bill derided by both Democratic presidential rival John Kerry and Republican Sen. John McCain as a giveaway to special interests."
Sci/Tech,We recently reported on Cell processor details that were unveiled to the public. This time around Sony and partners IBM and Toshiba made clear in a joint statement 
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has quietly purchased e-mail software company Stata Labs, in what could be an investment in a coming PC search tool to rival Google and Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,How cool would this be? Free WiFi for everyone in San Francisco. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom set a goal Thursday of providing free wireless Internet activity in his city.
Sci/Tech,"Well, we started the project soon after Morrowind, and our team was split into two groups -- one working on technology for Oblivion, and one working on expansion packs."
Sports,Formula One #39;s governing body imposed sweeping technical changes Friday designed to slash costs and improve the qualify of racing starting next year.
Sports,ARSENAL #39;S Fredrik Ljungberg belives Sunday #39;s clash at Manchester United will be great fun for the high-flying Gunners. Arsenal can not only reach a half-century in unbeaten league games if they avoid defeat 
Sports,"Croatian Ivan Ljubicic rifled down 27 aces as he progressed to the semi-final of the Madrid Masters, by beating seventh seed Joaquin Johansson by two sets to one on Friday."
Sports,"The football team is 2-4 and attendance is down, but Middle Tennessee State is hoping OutKast #39;s Big Boi can save the day. No, the rapper isn #39;t suiting up."
Sports,Wolfsburg can reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga for 24 hours at least if they can pile more misery on misfiring Bochum on Saturday.
Business," The Dow Industrial average fell to a  new low for the year on Friday as oil prices jumped to a fresh  record and tech bellwether Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> weighed on  stocks after its revenue forecast lagged Wall Street  expectations."
Business, Oil and corporate earnings reports dominated the week. Oil bobbled around  $55 a barrel for much of the week. US Federal Reserve Gov.
Business,"Publicity from a salmonella outbreak has put a West Virginia produce company out of business, even though inspections found no trace of the bacteria at the plant."
Sports,St. Louis rallied for three runs in the sixth inning off 42-year-old Roger Clemens and beat Houston 5-to-2 to win the National League pennant for the first time since 1987.
World," The Bush administration on Friday urged quick U.N. action on a global treaty to ban all cloning of human embryos, including for medical research, but diplomats said the measure would go nowhere before the Nov. 2 U.S. elections."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK For the second day in a row, the Los Angeles Times and USA Today were the only newspaper sites to shift their electoral college numbers in E P's exclusive tracking of seven major newspaper Web sites with electoral college maps."
World, Saab AB reported higher third quarter profits on Friday and project growth of 5 percent through 2004 as contracts for its military and aviation equipment remained steady during the quarter.
Sci/Tech," The saga of the computing industry is rich with outsize characters and surprising plot turns, but there's one story that has risen over time to mythic proportions. It's the tale of how software pioneer Gary Kildall missed out on the opportunity to supply IBM  with the operating system for its first PC    essentially handing the chance of a lifetime, and control of tech's future, to rival Bill Gates and Microsoft Corp. . In the process, he may have missed out on becoming the world's richest man."
World, Democratic Sen. John Edwards accused President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday of manipulating facts and trying to frighten Americans in a desperate effort to win re election.
Sci/Tech,"The word  quot;Blog quot; is the word of the year by Merriam-Webster, the renowned American dictionary publisher. According to Merriam-Webster, the word  quot;blog quot;, short for Weblog, is a "
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Unisys boosts COO to CEO...Turn your fingerprints into passwords...IBM gives grants to universities.
World," The Bush administration on  Friday urged quick U.N. action on a global treaty to ban all  cloning of human embryos, including for medical research, but  diplomats said the measure would go nowhere before the Nov. 2  U.S. elections."
World," CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Public health and  education workers kicked and punched a sports utility vehicle  carrying Mexican President Vicente Fox on Friday as he toured  Ciudad Juarez on the U.S. border, local media said."
Sci/Tech,"Damage to the environment could make existing tensions in the southern Caucasus even more intractable, researchers say."
Sports, Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello fired up  his passionate home crowd on Friday with the fastest lap in  practice for Sunday's season ending Brazilian Grand Prix.
Business,"Promoters pay radio stations annual fees for advance copies of playlists and bill record companies for each new song played, running up a tab that costs the industry tens of millions of dollars annually."
Business,Iceland #39;s flag carrier Icelandair has bought 8.4 percent of easyJet but stopped short of launching a takeover bid for the low-cost carrier.
Business,"MUNCIE, Ind. -- Officials announced an agreement Friday to build a manufacturing plant in Muncie that will create 420 jobs. Magna Drivetrain of America, Inc."
Business,"Falconbridge Ltd., the world #39;s third- biggest nickel producer, said third-quarter earnings rose more than eightfold as base-metal prices jumped."
Business,GENEVA: International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Rodrigo Rato on Friday called on oil-producing nations to boost investment in production facilities in response to ever rising oil prices.
Sports, Philadelphia defensive end Jerome McDougle missed practice Friday because of an irregular heartbeat and was doubtful for the Eagles' game this weekend against Cleveland.
Sci/Tech,"The No. 2 official at the San Francisco Department of Public Works threatened workers under contract to clean city streets with loss of pay if they didn #39;t campaign for Gavin Newsom for mayor, according to "
Sci/Tech,Yankee Group senior analyst Zeus Kerravala told the E-Commerce Times that CleanMachines is a good fit for Cisco #39;s Network Admission Control (NAC) architecture.
Sci/Tech,A report released recently by the National Audubon Society indicates a number of bird species are decreasing in number all over the country.
Sports, Notre Dame is out to protect its turf against Boston College on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"Four Infineon Technologies executives have agreed to pay US\$250,000 fines and serve prison time in the US for their roles in an international conspiracy to fix prices for DRAM computer memory chips, the Justice Department announced yesterday."
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has accused Adrian Mutu of lying about a clash between the pair over the striker #39;s availability for Romania #39;s World Cup qualifiers earlier this month.
Sports,"Rubens Barrichello took advantage of a warm afternoon track in his native city to record the fastest time in practice Friday for the Brazilian Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher as the pair set the pace for "
Sports," The Cleveland Indians on Friday agreed to a one year contract with reliever Bob Howry. Howry, who was eligible for salary arbitration, went 4 2 with a 2.74 earned run average in 37 games this past season."
Business," Oil prices rallied to a record high  above  $55 a barrel on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel  supply crunch and robust economic growth in China, the world's  number two user."
Business," Shares of Google Inc. gained more  than 15 percent on Friday, to trade at more than twice the  level of its cut price IPO, after the Web search leader  delivered strong quarterly results in its first reported  quarter as a public company."
Business, The dollar stumbled on Friday as  persistent concerns over the U.S. economy and comments  throughout the week from European Central Bank and Federal  Reserve officials allowed the currency no respite.
Sci/Tech,Google Shares Surge On Market Forecasts\\On Friday Google stocks soared up 20 percent on earnings news to trade at over 100 of its lower than expected IPO price two months ago. Google reported an earnings report on Thursday which showed large gains in come due to to the Google AdWords ...
Business,The Dow Jones industrial average fell 108 points to about 97-hundred-58. Decliners on the New York Stock Exchange outnumbered advancers by a five-to-three margin.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo is eager to improve its Web-based Yahoo Mail, which competes most directly with market-leader Hotmail from Microsoft. Though many of the users of those services do not pay for them, the "
Sports,Ferrari #39;s Rubens Barrichello fired up his passionate home crowd on Friday with the fastest lap in practice for Sunday #39;s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.
Sports," quot;Maybe a couple times my senior year at UCF, (the University of Central Florida), or even back in high school, #39; #39; said the Minnesota Vikings quarterback on Thursday, in a quickie phone interview between preparations for Sunday #39;s home game against "
Sci/Tech," Recent storms, droughts and heat waves are probably being caused by global warming, which means the effects of climate change are coming faster than anyone had feared, climate experts said on Thursday."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello went fastest this afternoon  with a lap 2.7s faster than the 2003 pole position.
World, An Indiana congressional candidate abruptly walked off the set of a debate because she got stage fright.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer introduced a slew of new machines as it gears up for the annual holiday-shopping season.
Sci/Tech,"Modern police departments have been deploying modified paintball guns like the ones provided by Pepperball, Inc. to help police officers balance the American people's First Amendment right of free assembly against the demands of politicians. The ""less than lethal"" designation of these weapons was highlighted recently by the shooting death of Victoria Snelgrove, a baseball fan, by Pepperball equipped police near Fenway Park in Boston."
Sci/Tech,Scientists in China have found a 120 million-year-old fossil of a baby bird which is believed to have died just before it hatched and which could shed light on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The Belgians are less than flattered by all the wisecracks these days about their country from the federal Liberals.
World," A judge investigating suspicions that Total paid bribes to access markets has opened legal proceedings against one of the oil giant's Middle East directors, judicial officials said Friday."
World," Zimbabwe's government will prohibit African observers from monitoring national parliamentary elections next year if they have close links with Western countries, an official said Friday."
Sports," The Detroit Tigers reached a five year deal with right handed pitcher Justin Verlander, the second overall pick in the June draft."
Business," The blue chip Dow closed at its lowest  point this year on Friday as oil prices climbed to another  record and Microsoft Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> revenue forecast lagged  analysts' expectations."
Business,"From one billionaire to the next: Two members of the Forbes list of the world #39;s richest people are players in deal surrounding Russian Aluminum, the world #39;s third largest producer of what #39;s known on the periodic table as  quot;Al quot;."
Business," Thousands of jobs could be created over the next two years by two Big Three automakers closing in on official announcements of significant plant expansions in southern Ontario, the president of the Canadian Auto Workers union said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 22, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Yahoo Inc. has snapped up privately held software company Stata Labs, which develops technology allowing users to quickly search through e-mail and attachments."
Sci/Tech,"Intel first unveiled its plans to develop a liquid on crystal silicon chip in January. In August, the company said the chip would not be released by the end of the year."
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Friday unveiled its lowest-priced-ever BladeCenter chassis and a series of ready-to-go solutions, dubbed  quot;business-in-a-box quot; to push blades deeper into small- and mid-sized businesses (SMB)."
Sci/Tech,"Epson America Inc. on Thursday introduced the R-D1, a rangefinder digital camera. The American introduction of the R-D1 trails its Japanese unveiling earlier this year."
Sci/Tech,Pirated copies of the American version of Rockstar #39;s  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; for PlayStation2 are showing up the Internet weeks before the game is set to go on sale.
Sports,"Madrid: Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi bowed out of the \$2.45 million Masters Series meet on Friday. The third seeds were beaten 4-6, 6-7 (3-7) by No."
Sports,Paul Broadhurst #39;s wife gave him the go-ahead to play this week #39;s Madrid Open after the birth of their son a month ago -- provided he did well -- and he has responded by taking over the second round lead.
World,"\A new mosque, thought to be the largest in central Asia, is inaugurated in the isolated republic."
World," The wife of an Army reservist sentenced to prison for abusing prisoners in Iraq said she knows her husband was wrong, but she also blames higher ranking officials who  quot;sit behind the curtains quot; for the abuse."
Sci/Tech,"Tape storage vendor Quantum Corp. this week announced that it's buying Certance LLC, a maker of a competing tape drive technology."
Sci/Tech,"Avis Europe PLC has dumped a new ERP system based on software from PeopleSoft Inc. before it was even rolled out, citing substantial delays and higher-than-expected costs."
Sci/Tech,"A European Union judge's decision on whether to suspend sanctions against Microsoft Corp. could come as early as mid-November, sources familiar with the process said today."
Sci/Tech,"As the economy improves and companies begin to invest more in IT projects, demand for senior IT workers will help drive double-digit salary increases for top techies through 2007, according to a new Meta Group report."
Sci/Tech,"Stata Labs' e-mail client, Bloomba, won't be continued, but the move generated speculation that Yahoo may be gearing up to take on Google's Gmail webmail service."
Sci/Tech,The U.K. government is under fire from Parliament over IT system failures at the Department of Work and Pensions' Child Support Agency and what members see as secrecy surrounding government efforts to identify and fix problems.
Sci/Tech,"A lack of communication between information security, physical security and risk management functions could be leaving gaps in corporate security."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft reported a 12 increase in revenue, to \$698.8 million, and a slight uptick in revenue from software license sales in the quarter that ended Sept. 30."
Sci/Tech,CIOs from three organizations this week outlined steps they're taking to align IT with business goals and detailed some of the results they are seeing from their efforts.
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com Inc. reported net sales of \$1.46 billion in its third quarter, while Google reported \$805.9 million in revenue, an increase of 105 over the same quarter last year."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 22, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Tape storage vendor Quantum Corp. announced this week that it has acquired Certance LLC, a maker of a competing tape drive technology for \$60 million in cash."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems will pay \$74 million for Perfigo, a developer of packaged network access control products. Perfigo #39;s product, CleanMachines, will bolster up Cisco #39;s network security offerings for the small and mid-size business market."
World," Vietnam veterans who oppose John Kerry's presidential campaign sent out 2.4 million pieces of mail in six battleground states over the past two weeks, restating their complaints against the Democratic candidate."
Business," The U.S. Army is studying a possible  compromise with Halliburton Co. that might allow the company to  keep several billion dollars in disputed billings for work in  Iraq, defense officials said on Friday."
Business,Google #39;s first quarterly earnings statement since its recent IPO rewarded investors with the news that the company has doubled its profits in the past year.
Business,"BEIJING, OCTOBER 22: China #39;s economy expanded by 9.1 per cent in the third quarter compared with a year earlier, marking the third consecutive quarter of slower growth as Beijing reins in investment and lending."
Business,"President George Bush Friday, without ceremony, signed into law a \$136 billion US corporate tax cut bill. The bill gives tax breaks to a range of businesses from farmers to Hollywood producers to large corporations."
Business,(Muncie) - Governor Joe Kernan announced a deal Friday that will lead to a new auto parts factory in Delaware County. Magna Drivetrain will create more than 300 jobs.
Sci/Tech,"com October 22, 2004, 1:56 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sci/Tech," quot;We are dispelling the industry notion that blade servers are only a large enterprise play, quot; Jeff Benck, vice president for IBM eServer BladeCenter, said."
Sci/Tech,"In another move to address the increased threat and impact of worms and viruses to networked businesses, Cisco Systems, Inc. (www."
Sci/Tech,Texas Instruments have just announced they will be building a single chip that will that will allow cell phones to receive digital television broadcasts over a wireless network.
Sports,"MADRID, Oct. 22. - Ivan Ljubicic edged No. 7 seed Joachim Johansson in three tough sets on Friday to reach the semi-finals in the \$3 m Madrid Masters."
Sports,Dhaka: Daniel Vettori captured six wickets as New Zealand completed a hattrick of victories over Bangladesh after clinching the opening Test by an innings and 99 runs on Friday.
Sports,More than a hundred thousand fans are expected to descend on the city this weekend to watch some crew races. A playoff game kicks off on Saturday evening 
Business,"Bee Staff Writer. Sean Harrigan, ousted from the board of the California Public Employees #39; Retirement System, is lobbying for a return to the powerful pension fund, but his campaign does "
World," The United States promised South Korea on Friday that any North Korean use of weapons of mass destruction after a planned U.S. troop pullout ""would have the gravest consequences."""
Sports, Michigan's defensive backs have bullied and beaten Purdue's receivers in three straight wins over the Boilermakers.
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   RCMP and Vancouver police are investigating explosive comments made by a Vancouver Muslim cleric who has preached the virtues of ""offensive jihad"" and called Jews ""the brothers of monkeys and swine."""
Business,"Independent directors at Marsh   McLennan have begun talking to the New York attorney general about forcing the resignation of Jeffrey W. Greenberg, the chief executive."
World, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld assured South Korea the United States will keep a  quot;healthy deterrent quot; in the Korean peninsula even as it shifts defense responsibility to South Korea.
Sports, When the lights go on Saturday at  Fenway Park it will be exactly 18 years to the day the last  World Series game was played at the famed stadium.
Business,"US President George W. President Bush signed on Friday a new corporate tax bill which will shower 136 billion dollars on US businesses, farmers and other groups in coming years."
Sports,"Ivan Ljubicic edged No. 7 seed Joachim Johansson in three sets Friday to reach the semifinals in the \$3 million Madrid Masters. The unseeded Croatian, who knocked out top seed Tim Henman "
World,"RBC, 22.10.2004, Almaty 17:38:00.Foreign Ministers of the members of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building measures in Asia (CICA) have signed a declaration on the meeting of CICA ministers and approved the Confidence-Building Measures "
World," The Supreme Court, which settled the last presidential election, may be drawn into this one even before Election Day."
Sci/Tech," As a child, Tom McGannon always had the most decorated house on the block during the Halloween season. At 36, he still does, but the decorations are more high tech."
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc. in November will close PayDirect, its online payments service that aimed to compete with eBay Inc.'s PayPal, the company said on Friday."
Sports,Forget the three league points at stake. The only thing on the line in Sundays mouth-watering clash between the Premierships two superpowers is pride.
Sports,  The second seeded Los Angeles Galaxy travel to INVESCO Field at Mile High to face the third seeded Colorado Rapids in the opening game of the 2004 MLS playoffs Friday.
Sports," The World Series logo was back on the field at Fenway Park, just like last year."
Sci/Tech,"Last week, Google, a company renowned for its search service, released the Google Desktop, a software program that lets users search through materials stored on their "
Sports," Andre Agassi was greeted by a banner before his quarterfinal match at the Madrid Masters saying: ""Agassi, thanks for keeping on playing. Spain loves u!!!"""
World,A military court sentenced Staff Sgt. Ivan Frederick yesterday to eight years in prison for abusing Iraqi prisoners last year in the grim chambers of Abu Ghraib.
World,"Darfur #39;s security situation remains unstable with gunmen attacking relief convoys, civilians and African villagers, causing roads to be blocked and areas to be classified as no-go zones, the United Nations said Friday."
World," MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (CP)   The Ontario government finally made good Friday on its long awaited promise to start siphoning millions in gas tax revenue to municipalities desperate to fix crumbling infrastructure and underfunded transit systems."
World, The chairwoman of the House Democrats' homeland security task force is asking Congress' independent auditors to examine travel by senior Bush administration officials in light of recent trips to hotly contested states in the 2004 presidential election.
Business,"Global events, financial markets, your personal finances - The Wall Street Journal is the one source that tells you how all the pieces fit together. Subscribe now and get up to 8 free weeks!"
World," WASHINGTON (AP)   The United States promised South Korea on Friday any North Korean use of weapons of mass destruction after a planned U.S. troop pullout from the South ""would have the gravest consequences."""
Business, Marsh   McLennan Cos. shares were  whipsawed on Friday amid conflicting reports that a change in  the insurance broker's top management was imminent.
Business,Citigroup said that federal regulators had warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp., the world #39;s largest maker of computer chips and a major employer in Folsom, has reportedly dropped plans to develop a chip for projection TVs, the latest in a series of product shifts by the Santa Clara company."
Sci/Tech,"The first targeted flyby of Titan occurs on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 15:30 UTC (8:30 am Pacific time). Cassini #39;s closest approach to Saturn #39;s largest satellite is at an altitude of 1200 km (746 miles) above "
Sci/Tech,"UC Berkeley officials issued a statement of regret about a computer hacking that may have exposed the names and social security numbers of about 600,000 people."
Sports,"TO CALL it premature elation would be wrong: having spectacularly vanquished the New York Yankees, their smugly superior rivals and progenitors of The Curse, the Boston Red Sox nation was entitled to party as if there was no tomorrow."
Sports,"Paul Broadhurst fired a six-under-par 65 to claim a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Madrid Open. The Englishman had seven birdies to end the second round on 10 under, one ahead of Miguel Angel Jimenez, Darren Fichardt and Johan Edfors."
Sports," Mired in a three game losing streak, Ohio State will be without senior running back Lydell Ross for Saturdays game against Indiana."
Sports," The Detroit Tigers reached agreement Friday on a five year contract with Justin Verlander, the second overall selection in the 2004 amateur draft, one week after the club announced it had given up on attempting to sign the "
World,"Sudanese opposition groups and a government delegation on Friday held the first full day of peace talks in Cairo with both sides optimistic about a deal, sources close to the negotiations told Egypt #39;s MENA news agency."
World," ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP)   Ottawa and Newfoundland have agreed to disagree over offshore oil royalties."
Sports," Alabama has the Southeastern Conference's best defense and rushing offense, and leads the nation in kickoff returns."
World," In several battleground states across the country, a consulting firm funded by the Republican National Committee has been accused of deceiving would be voters and destroying Democratic voter registration cards."
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry would appoint Supreme Court justices who would safeguard a half century of civil rights gains, his wife said Friday."
Business,Citigroup said today that federal regulators had warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action against the executive who ran the division until this week.
Business,"United States engineering giant UTC has vowed to battle on in its attempts to buy fire extinguisher maker Kidde. The group, whose 1."
Business,"MUNCIE, Ind. - Auto parts supplier Magna International Inc. will build a \$73 million factory to produce powertrain components for General Motors Corp."
Sports,"The biennial Solheim Cup will return to Sweden in 2007 organizers said Friday, where the event will be played in Halmstad. The coastal city is 309 miles southwest of the capital, Stockholm."
World, The kidnapped director of CARE International in Iraq tearfully urged British forces to withdraw from Iraq in a videotape broadcast Friday by Qatar based Al Jazeera satellite television news channel.
World," Human rights violations common under the government of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide still exist under Haiti's new U.S. backed regime, a leading human rights lawyer said Friday."
World," ABUJA, Nigeria (AP)   Nigeria failed to agree with Cameroon on a promised troop pullout from disputed territory in the oil rich Gulf of Guinea on Friday, a month after a UN backed deadline for its hand over to Cameroon passed."
World, SALT LAKE CITY  #151; The race for governor of Utah is a contest between two men from families that might be the closest thing to royalty in this state.
World," A Green Party candidate for Congress can stay on the ballot despite being on probation for a sex offense conviction, the state attorney's general office said Friday."
Business,"(Muncie) - Jobs remain the top issue in the race for governor, and Democrat Joe Kernan, who has been the target of criticism for his job creation efforts, is fighting back today on two fronts."
Sports,"Rain washed out qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday, causing the field to be set by owner points and leaving Darrell Waltrip out of the field."
World,"Rubens Barrichello set the pace Friday in his native city, just ahead of Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher, as the two took the top times in practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix."
World,<p></p><p> By Alan Baldwin</p><p> SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello fired uphis passionate home crowd on Friday with the fastest lap inpractice for Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.</p>
World,Formula One's governing body imposed sweeping technical changes Friday designed to slash costs and improve the qualify of racing starting next year.
Sports, Newly acquired wide receiver Keenan McCardell will make his season debut on Sunday and might even start for the San Diego Chargers in their road game against the Carolina Panthers.
Sci/Tech,"First it was Halo 2. Now the newest version of Grand Theft Auto has been leaked to the Internet. Rockstar Games #39; latest entry in its highly successful crime/action series, San Andreas, is scheduled for an "
Sports,"The joys of fatherhood have been put aside for Paul Broadhurst this week, and the West Midlander #39;s one-month-old son, Aaron, will have to wait at least two more days before getting a cuddle."
World,"His kneecap shattered and his arm broken after a nasty fall, Fidel Castro refused to let doctors put him to sleep during surgery, showing his determination not to lose control of his nation #39;s affairs, if even for a moment."
Sports, Briny Baird shot a  six under par 66 to grab the lead after the second round of the   $4.2 million Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on Friday.
Sci/Tech,Environmentalists hail the Russian parliament's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
Sports," There's a new bar on the right field roof and seats on the left field wall. In center field, Jimmy Buffet sang ""Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude"" on the hallowed ground that once was off limits to concerts."
Business,"Basic Element, the holding company controlled by aluminum baron Oleg Deripaska, is close to acquiring full control of Russia #39;s biggest aluminum maker, Russian Aluminum, the Interfax news agency reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Life in Mojave Town, the windswept and deserted frontier trading post in the Californian desert where the new Virgin Galactic base is located, is far from space age."
Sci/Tech,"The European probe Huygens will listen for alien thunderstorms as it descends through the atmosphere of Saturn #39;s moon, Titan, UniverseToday."
Sports,A DISTRAUGHT Lleyton Hewitt was last night coming to terms with the end of his engagement to Kim Clijsters. The couple had been planning to marry in February and had even decided a guest list.
Sports,"A record 2,596 convicted hooligans have been barred from attending football matches both at home and abroad for up to ten years, the Home Office announced yesterday."
Sports,"Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu enjoys all the trappings of wealth and celebrity: fast cars, designer clothes, fawning followers and a nod into the glitziest nightclubs."
Sports,Paul Broadhurst is in the hunt for his first European Tour win for nine years after adding a 65 to his opening 67 in the Madrid Open yesterday.
World,"Havana, Oct. 22 (Agencies): Fidel Castro wont allow himself to be put under general anaesthesia and America wont say get well soon."
World,A US military court Thursday sentenced Army Sergeant Ivan Frederick to eight years in prison for his part in the abuse of Iraqi detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison.
World,A Burmese opposition group says there has been a purge of high-ranking military intelligence officials since the departure of the ex-prime minister.
World,Lebanon #39;s Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri resigned Wednesday after the pro-Syrian president #39;s term was extended under what lawmakers called pressure from Damascus.
World,"Islamabad, Oct 22 : Extending tacit support to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s intention to continue as the Army Chief despite pledging to quit the post, the Commonwealth today said the move should be considered democratic if Parliament approves it."
Sports, Cornerback Andre Woolfolk was added to the Tennessee Titans injury report Friday after back spasms forced him to leave practice early.
World, Brazil on Friday denounced a U.S. magazine report saying Brazil's uranium enrichment plant will give it the potential to build nuclear warheads.
Sci/Tech," Einstein was right    again. Satellites that have been pulled slightly off their orbits show that the Earth is indeed twisting the fabric of space time as it rotates, scientists said on Thursday."
Business,"Jeffrey Greenberg, the chief executive of Marsh  amp; McLennan, the insurance broker accused of rigging the market to make inappropriate fees from customers, was yesterday expected "
Business,"Google Inc. #39;s already soaring stock price rocketed even higher on Thursday after reporting strong growth in its first quarter as a public company, prompting skeptics "
Sci/Tech,"com October 22, 2004, 8:26 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,"David Coulthard has set his sights firmly on a drive for Williams after trailing Juan Pablo Montoya, the man who will replace the Scot in the McLaren line-up next year."
Sports,"Paul Broadhurst, the former Ryder Cup player, is in the hunt for a first European Tour victory for nine years after yesterday adding a 65 to his opening 67 at Club de Campo in the Madrid Open."
Sports,"Briny Baird, seeking his first win on the PGA Tour, fired a six-under-par 66 to grab the lead after the second round of the \$4.2 million Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on Friday."
World,BLACK Watch soldiers were on their way to Iraq #39;s worst killing fields last night - and the Scots Guards could follow them. Britain #39;s top general hinted yesterday that UK troops could be based in high-risk areas around Baghdad until well into next year.
World,"Myanmar #39;s military junta has pledged to stick by its  quot;roadmap to democracy, quot; but analysts said on Friday what little credibility the plan had has been shattered by the purge "
World,"World News: Islamabad, Oct 22 : Commonwealth general secretary Don McKinnon today kept himself away from criticising Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for simultaneously holding the post of Army Chief."
World,A jungle bandit gunned down by police earlier this week was still tantalising India from beyond the grave yesterday. Treasure hunters were said to be scouring the southern jungles 
Sports, Toyota could throw a lifeline to  struggling Jordan after saying they would be prepared to supply  a second team with engines next season.
World,"Care International appeals on Arabic television for the release of its Iraq director, Margaret Hassan."
World,The UN Security Council agrees to reduce by a third its peacekeepers on the divided island of Cyprus.
World,A court in Uzbekistan sentences 23 people to up to 18 years in jail for their role in a series of atttacks.
World,"The world's smallest independent country, the Pacific island of Nauru, holds elections on Saturday."
World,A court in Costa Rica orders former president Rafael Angel Calderon be held ahead of his trial on corruption charges.
World,Several raids have been carried out on opposition offices in Ukraine just over a week before presidential elections.
World,"Britain's largest civil service union votes to stage a one-day strike among its 260,000 members on 5 November."
Business,"A rarity among CRM vendors, NetSuite integrates an ERP and accounting backbone directly into its SFA, marketing, and support platform, overcoming back-office deficiencies that often limit CRM effectiveness. Version 10 addresses another common shortcoming in CRM apps: actionable business intelligence."
Business,"One of the proverbial back stories of IT operations has always been the battle between the ""suits"" and the ""techies."" From the techie point of view, the hapless but disturbingly powerful suits are the business guys who put more thought into picking out hundred-dollar silk ties at Nordstrom than they put into million-dollar IT decisions. Worse, the suits gravitate towards outsourcing and service firms that implement big-dollar solutions. Many techies start on the other end of the spectrum with free open source solutions that reflect a substantial DIY ethic. Will the twain ever meet?"
Business,"UAL Corp., the parent company of United Airlines, said Friday that it asked the bankruptcy court to approve Bridge Associates to conduct an independent analysis of the troubled carrier #39;s business plan."
Business,"MUNCIE, Ind. Auto parts supplier Magna International says it will build a 73 (m) million dollar factory in Indiana to produce powertrain components for General Motors."
Sports, The death of a college student from a pepper spray filled projectile sparked anger and questions Friday about whether police used too much force to break up rowdy Red Sox revelers outside Fenway Park.
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc. in November will close PayDirect, its online payments service that aimed to compete with eBay Inc. #39;s PayPal, the company said Friday."
World," As of Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at least 1,104 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 844 died as a result of hostile action, according to the Defense Department. The figures include three military civilians."
World," President Bush showered  #36;136 billion in new tax breaks on businesses, farmers and other groups Friday, quietly signing the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades."
Sci/Tech," The North Atlantic right whale, western wolverine and the dromedary jumping slug on Canada's Pacific coast will soon share a dubious distinction."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox created history, now they will try to make believers out of skeptics as baseball's perennial also rans take on the St Louis Cardinals in a bid to earn their first World Series title since 1918."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox created history, now  they will try to make believers out of skeptics as baseball's  perennial also rans take on the St Louis Cardinals in a bid to  earn their first World Series title since 1918."
Sci/Tech,"\\""As part of the Jakarta Commons Feed Parser, I have created a Wiki page that\details autodiscovery support/non-support, syndication formats, and the common\locations of all syndication files across all of the major blogging services:""\\Brad created  a great ""Hall of Shame"" for blog services which don't use\autodiscovery or have problems with feed subscription.\\Shame. Shame. Shame!\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\""In response to its FOIA request, EPIC has received from the Federal Aviation\Administration (FAA) transcripts (pdf) and audio recordings concerning the\request by the office of US House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay\(R-TX) to the FAA regarding the May 2003 search for the plane owned by Texas\State Representative Pete Laney (Tail Number N711RD).""\\""The May 12, 2003 audio recording of telephone conversations between the FAA's\Washington Operations Center and various FAA field employees clearly indicate\that the FAA employees were misled into believing that the request from DeLay's\office was part of 1) a formal Congressional investigation; 2) a formal\Congressional inquiry; a ...\\"
Sci/Tech," With polls showing nearly equal numbers of Florida voters for President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, the election's outcome may again hinge on a Florida recount. And the more that Floridians learn about how voting machines work, the more they question whether the 15 counties with paperless voting systems can accurately count and recount votes."
World," The United Nations has rejected  a request from Iraqi leaders to train some 30 judges and  prosecutors who would be trying former President Saddam  Hussein, in part because Baghdad has the death penalty, a U.N.  spokesman said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Researcher finds two flaws that under unusual circumstances could let a malicious program read private data or render a phone unusable.
Sports, Woody Williams is a constant in a St. Louis Cardinals rotation that manager Tony La Russa keeps juggling. The right hander will make his third straight series opening start in Game 1 of the World Series on Saturday night.
Business,"British economic growth in the third quarter slowed to 0.4 percent, its weakest growth rate in 18months, largely due to a decline in industrial production."
Business,THE Viking invasion of the UK gathered momentum last night when Icelandair confirmed that it had spent about 50 million building an 8.4 per cent stake in easyJet.
Business,"The move is a step sought by two unions in exchange for dropping legal action against the carrier. If the hiring of Bridge Associates LLC is formally approved in bankruptcy court, the move will end a two-month "
Business,"RISMedia, Oct. 22, 2004The Conference Board reports today that the Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators declined 0.1 in September, following a 0.3 decline in August, and a 0.3 decline in July."
Business,HARMONY Gold Minings \$8.1 billion (4.5 billion) hostile takeover offer for Gold Fields took an acrimonious turn last night when the much-larger target company appealed against a regulatory 
Sci/Tech,"its second purchase this year of an e-mail startup. Stata Labs #39; Bloomba, which has earned high marks for performance, will bolster Yahoo #39;s competitiveness with Google and Microsoft, the companies say."
Sci/Tech,before it hatched and which could shed light on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds. behaviour like caring for helpless young first began to evolve.
Sci/Tech,"DALLAS, Oct 21, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Texas Instruments unveiled plans Thursday for the industry #39;s first cell phone capable of receiving high definition TV broadcast signals."
Sci/Tech,"With a flick of a giant switch, Canada #39;s biggest and most advanced scientific research laboratory will be officially launched later today in Saskatoon."
Sports,"Jim Edmonds made a circus catch. Jeff Suppan outpitched the Rocket. And Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen came through, yet again. Surrounded by a rollicking sea of red, clearly these St."
Sports,"Andre Agassi responded to a warm greeting by Spanish fans by eliminating the last local hopeful, Tommy Robredo, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-2 Friday night, and advancing to the semifinals of the Madrid Masters."
Sports,"LOS ANGELES: Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, who charged with marijuana possession last week, said Thursday at a pre-season National Basketball Association game that the drugs were not his."
Sports,Sanath Jayasuriya #39;s century put Sri Lanka in a strong position after the third day of the first Test against Pakistan in Faisalabad.
Sci/Tech,"The company plans to announce two servers, the PowerEdge SC420 and the SC1420, for small customers Monday."
Sports,But the scoreline and Anders Limpars winner were forgotten when the dust settled on what came to be known as The Brawl at Old Trafford.
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne's Treo 650 sports a sharper screen, faster memory and an improved camera."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: SAS Institute lures former Red Hat CFO...McAfee CFO joins Cray board...Unisys boosts COO to CEO...Turn your fingerprints into passwords.
Sci/Tech,"Private data-mining software maker scoops up Kevin Thomson, who resigned from Linux maker in July."
World," Russia's lower house of parliament ratified the Kyoto Protocol on cutting greenhouse gases Friday, all but ensuring the sweeping environmental pact will go into effect after years of delays."
Sci/Tech," The world's biggest software company, Microsoft Corp, said that its first quarter profits swelled to 2.9 billion dollars as consumers and businesses pumped up demand for new computers."
World," CORAL HARBOUR, Nunavut (CP)   An estimated 200 litres of fuel spilled near the northern coastal community of Coral Harbour during a resupply operation Friday, Nunavut officials said."
Sports," While Tom Kite did more with less raw talent than just about anybody during his PGA Tour days, Morris Hatalsky acknowledges he probably could have done more with his natural gifts."
Sci/Tech, A split state wildlife commission rejected extra protections for the California tiger salamander for the second time Friday.
Sci/Tech," For at least a decade, phone companies have been promising to rewire America with fiber optic cables. Now, with a romp of regulatory victories in hand, the regional Bells say they're free to make good on that ambitious plan to bring lightning fast Web and TV services to all the nation's homes."
Business,"Insurance salesmen are used to having a reputation for probity and trustworthiness roughly on a par with second-hand car dealers. That #39;s beginning to look like the good old days, since America #39;s leading brokers "
Business,Fire-extinguisher maker Kidde yesterday poured more water on wannabe bidder United Technology Corporation when its chairman said Kidde #39;s shareholders had backed the board #39;s rejection of the 1.
Business,"Britain #39;s largest low-cost airline, easyJet, was at the centre of frenzied speculation over a Nordic takeover last night after Icelandair revealed it had snapped up an 8.4 stake."
Sports,"What a mouth-watering prospect Manchester United v Arsenal is. Giants versus giants. Or are we all getting carried away? Whatever the result, could it be that Old Trafford #39;s "
Sports,"Keith Harris, the City banker and ardent Manchester United supporter, is pursuing a plan to prevent Malcolm Glazer taking over the club by asking Japanese bank Nomura to help give the fans a greater say in any takeover battle."
Sports,"Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - Briny Baird fired a six-under 66 Friday to move to the top of the leaderboard after two rounds of the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney Resort."
World," The United Nations won't train judges or prosecutors for the Iraqi tribunal that will try members of Saddam Hussein's regime because it has no mandate and doesn't work with courts that can impose the death penalty, a U.N. associate spokesman said Friday."
World,"Northern Uganda, where around 20,000 children have been kidnapped and many forced to serve as combatants, is the world #39;s biggest neglected humanitarian crisis, the head of UN humanitarian affairs said yesterday."
Business,"A sharp and surprising downturn in Britain #39;s economy made the City predict yesterday that interest rates have peaked, and signs emerged that the higher cost of borrowing is putting the brakes on the housing market and the manufacturing sector."
Business,"California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger dedicated a pioneering hydrogen fueling station on Friday, calling it the first stop in a  quot;hydrogen highway quot; that would someday stretch across "
Business,Eight months of simmering tension at investment bank Lazard erupted this week as its patrician chairman told the Wall Street legend he hired to run the bank to take it public by next June or quit.
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCO Bridging the digital divide that separates the technology literate from people who don #39;t have access to computers is high on San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom #39;s list of priorities.
Sports,  You expected to see Bill Murray and Larraine Newman disembarking from the St. Louis team bus as it rolled up to Fenway Park here late Friday afternoon.
World,Prince Harry has spoken at length to the Prince of Wales and Prince William after being involved in an early morning scuffle with a photographer outside a nightclub.
World,"North Korea set conditions for resuming the six-nation talks on its nuclear program, including the US dropping its hostile policy #39; #39; toward the communist nation, the official Korean Central News Agency said."
Sports," The city's attorney said Friday he hasn't decided whether to drop a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, even though a friend of the player's said the drugs found in Anthony's backpack belonged to him."
Sports," LPGA Tour rookie Isabelle Beisiegel shot her best round of the week Friday, but it wasn't enough to end her attempt to become the first woman to qualify for the men's PGA Tour."
Business,Easyjet #39;s shares yesterday soared 21pc after Icelandair bought an 8.4pc stake worth 33.5m in the budget airline. It follows weeks of market speculation about a possible 
Business," Shares of Google Inc. gained more than 15 percent on Friday, to trade at more than twice the level of its cut price IPO, after the Web search leader delivered strong quarterly results in its first reported quarter as a public company."
Business, Shares of Marsh   McLennan Cos. were whipsawed on Friday amid conflicting reports that a change in the insurance broker's top management was imminent.
Sci/Tech,"News.com reports in the article: Microsoft fixes date for desktop search tool, that the company will offer up a beta release of a desktop search by the end of this year."
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco #39;s mayor set a goal on Thursday of providing free wireless Internet connection citywide.  quot;We will not stop until every San Franciscan has access to free wireless Internet service, quot; Gavin Newsom "
Sports,"Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) - Tom Kite carded a two-under 70 Friday to remain atop the leaderboard through two rounds of the Champions Tour #39;s season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship."
World," Trembling, haggard and weeping into a tissue, Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped British aid worker who has spent nearly half her life delivering food and medicine in Iraq, begged Britain on Friday to help save her by withdrawing its troops, saying these ""might be my last hours."""
World,PRINCE Harry has said sorry to Prince Charles over his nightclub clash with a photographer. The 20-year-old apologised after explaining why he lunged at Chris Uncle.
World, President Bush said Friday that the choice facing voters amounts to who can keep Americans safer from terrorists and that John Kerry does not measure up. Kerry's campaign accused the president of resorting to fearmongering out of desperation as the rivals exchanged accusations across battleground states.
World," Less than two weeks after his sudden death, actor Christopher Reeve on Friday began appearing in a taped appeal to Californians to vote for a controversial ballot measure that would fund a decade of stem cell research,"
World,Politicians are pushing an idea to fight high health costs by shielding employers from the most expensive medical cases.
World,"For Simon, a sidewalk mime from Trinidad who does his statue act in various Midtown locations, the difficulty isn't standing for ten hours at a time. It's getting off the stage."
Sports,"On the worst day of Chad Pennington's career, he threw five interceptions in a loss to the Patriots last year. The Jets face the Patriots again on Sunday."
Business,Stock options and a sales gimmick go unnoticed as the software maker reports impressive results.
Business,"If the Sun Belt is where the growth is, then Southern Company is a place to be."
Business,Don't bother with the small stuff. Here's what really matters to your lender.
Business,The wireless phone provider's focus on business spills over into the consumer market.
World," Nearly 20 years after their loved ones died in the worst terror strike prior to the September 11 attacks, relatives of 329 people killed in an Air India jet bombing are at last in sight of justice."
Sci/Tech,"\\""There was a time, in the aftermath of September 11, when this magazine liked\what it heard from George W. Bush. He said America was at war - not merely\with an organization, but with a totalitarian ideology. And he pledged to\defeat Islamist totalitarianism the same way we defeated European\totalitarianism, by spreading democracy. For a publication that has long\believed in the marriage of liberalism and American power, this was the right\analysis. And its correctness mattered more than the limitations of the man\from which it came.""\\""Three years later, it has become tragically clear that the two cannot be\separated. The president's war on terrorism, which initially offered a\striking cont ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"Stata Labs is the latest weapon in Yahoos arsenal to take on Googles domination in the Search Engine market. Yahoo! bought this software company, which specializes in technology that enables users to "
Sci/Tech,MORE than 800million has been pledged to Sir Richard Branson #39;s space travel adventure - - years before the ship has even been built.
Sci/Tech,"First it was Halo 2, now GTA. The new iteration of the popular Grand Theft Auto franchise was supposed to hit retails shelves by the end of October however pirated "
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s an encounter that everyone has been waiting for: on Tuesday, October 26, Cassini-Huygens will streak past Titan in the mission #39;s first close encounter with Saturn #39;s largest moon."
Sports,"The city #39;s attorney said Friday he hasn #39;t decided whether to drop a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, even though a friend of the player #39;s said the drugs found in Anthony #39;s backpack belonged to him."
World,"Margaret Hassan, who works for charity Care International, was taken hostage while on her way to work in Baghdad. Here are the main events since her kidnapping."
World," A joint French, American and British anti narcotics operation intercepted four smugglers with 880 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Colombia this week, France's Defense Ministry said Friday."
World,Margaret Hassan begged Prime Minister Tony Blair to save her life by withdrawing troops from Iraq.
World,"Intelligence officials fear that for a new generation of disaffected European Muslims, Iraq has become a new holy war."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has set a firmer date for the release of its desktop search software, after Google launched a test version of its rival program for scouring a PC #39;s hard drive."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says captain Patrick Vieira is  quot;50-50 quot; to be fit for tomorrow #39;s blockbuster against Manchester United.
Sports,"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia beat former world number one Venus Williams of the United States 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Zurich Challenge WTA tennis tournament."
Sports,"The numbers were as stark as the divergent directions of the two teams. On the worst day of Chad Pennington #39;s career, he threw five interceptions in a loss to the Patriots last December."
Sports,"Hatalsky #39;s 5-under 67 was the best round among the leaders, but Kite stayed in front at 10-under 134 with an afternoon of saves and clutch putting -- though he didn #39;t know it at the time."
Sports,"When Tennessee plays Alabama on Saturday afternoon, Neyland Stadium will be packed with the customarily passionate orange-clad throng."
Sports,"well, sort of very own -t. Louis Cardinals are in the World Series against the Boston Red Sox. (How did that happen?). Having been a Cardinals "
World,"Senior diplomats of 17 Asian governments Friday adopted a Catalogue of Confidence Building Measures, declaring their intention to promote closer cooperation in the fight against international terrorism."
Sports, Earl Boykins scored 19 points and the Denver Nuggets forced the Golden State Warriors into 26 turnovers en route to an easy 105 86 victory Friday night in the opener of an NBA preseason doubleheader at Staples Center.
Sci/Tech," Biotechnology is meeting art in Venezuela as scientists try to save the country's art treasures from being ruined by its tropical insects, fungi and humidity."
World,"Arrests at football games are down by 10 as more fans are subjected to banning orders, the Home Office says."
Business,LAS VEGAS Caesars Entertainment Incorporated announced today that it has agreed to sell its Bally #39;s Casino New Orleans for about 24 (m) million dollars.
World," KYIV, Ukraine (AP)   Ukrainian police and state security agents searched the apartments of two opposition activists Friday, just over a week before the country's hotly contested presidential election, a news report and an opposition group said."
Sports,Kim Clijsters has stunned the tennis world by announcing her break up with Lleyton Hewitt just four months before their scheduled wedding.
Sports,Ryan Newmans record run snatched the pole while Jeff Gordon picked the worst time for a lackluster qualifying effort Friday at Martinsville Speedway.
World," Cambodia needs urgent help if it is to avoid becoming a ""breeding ground for terrorism,"" the chairman of the Security Council's committee on al Qaida said Friday."
Business,"Under pressure from regulators, the directors of Marsh   McLennan Companies, the big insurance broker, are moving to force the resignation of Jeffrey W. Greenberg."
Sci/Tech," Ring tones on mobile phones were once considered cool if they simply sounded musical. Then phones starting ringing to the tune of a pop song, giving way to ""ring songs."""
Business,The cheerleading for Google from the analysts at leading brokerage firms is starting to sound a lot like the days of the dot-com bubble.
Business,"As job growth has picked up in many areas of the country, employment has continued to falter in some crucial battleground states."
Business,"When Morris Chang, the founder of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, speaks of the future of the chip business, he sounds somber."
World,The memorandums charge that Custer Battles repeatedly billed occupation authorities for nonexistent services.
World, Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Friday:
World," A Holstein in western Japan tested positive for mad cow disease in a preliminary test conducted Saturday, an official said."
World, Vice President Dick Cheney said on Friday he had no confidence in Democratic challenger John Kerry's ability to fight the war on terror.
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, a source familiar with the matter said."
Business,Oil closed above \$55 a barrel Friday for the first time as traders worried about low stockpiles of heating oil and strong economic growth in China.
Business,"U.S. imports of socks from China will be strictly limited next year, the Bush administration announced yesterday -- a decision that could herald similar action against other types of Chinese-made clothing that have the potential to dominate world markets."
Business,"Independent directors of Marsh   McLennan Cos. approached New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer this week about settling the corruption charges Spitzer has brought against the giant insurance broker and financial services firm, according to sources close to the investigation."
Business,"Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William H. Donaldson said in an interview this week that the accounting issues the SEC must address in its investigation of mortgage funding giant Fannie Mae are ""not black and white."""
Business,"The Transportation Security Administration said yesterday that it expanded a program to conduct security checks that could affect more than 100,000 foreign students seeking flight training in the United States and U.S. certified pilots who are noncitizens."
Business,"Think you've got a bead on who will win the World Series that begins tonight between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals? Prepared to put your money where your mouth is?\<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"But it #39;s not exactly the hydrogen-powered car he promised voters he would build when he campaigned for office. Criticized by environmentalists for owning a gas-guzzler, Schwarzenegger said during last year #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Day 7 of joint Exp.9/Exp.10 operations and last full day before 8S undocking."
Sports,"FLAMBOYANT Russian Marat Safin lived dangerously tonight, salvaging three break points to hang on for a 6-4 6-4 win over Peru #39;s Luis Horna at the 2.425 million euro (\$4."
World,"Taking pains to demonstrate that he retains firm control over Cuba after fracturing his knee and arm in a fall at a public event, President Fidel Castro says "
World,"Cambodia needs international help in erecting defences against terrorism or it could become a safe haven for al Qaeda and similar groups, Chile #39;s UN ambassador has warned."
World,"Hamid Karzai remained on course on Friday to win Afghanistan #39;s first direct presidential election, but with a quarter of the vote still to be counted, rivals were whittling "
Sports,"Coach Ralph Friedgen, long deemed an offensive guru, is still searching for a way to shake Maryland out of its scoring funk."
Sports,"SFX, one of the top sports representation firms, is in danger of losing agent Arn Tellem and potentially a star-studded NBA and Major League Baseball client list."
Sports,Ryan Newman takes the pole Friday for the Subway 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
Sports,"4 Miami at N.C. State <em>7:45 p.m., ESPN </em><br>Think the Wolfpack is kicking itself for that loss two weeks ago at North Carolina? You bet. Had N.C. State (4-2, 3-1 ACC) won that one, this would be for sole possession of first place in the ACC. As it is, this is a chance for the Wolfpack to show it belongs in the upper echelon of the restructured league -- which, for now, is Miami, Florida State, and a cesspool of also-rans. The Wolfpack's defense is the best in the nation against the pass (97.5 yards per game) and overall (203.7). It will have to shut down a rejuvenated Brock Berlin, who threw for 308 yards last week against Louisville, his most in 13 games. Key for N.C. State: Will perpetually banged-up tailback T.A. McLendon -- a game-time decision because of a bad hamstring -- be able to run effectively?"
Sports,"The Red Sox in the World Series will face a Cardinals lineup that features a balanced offense loaded with speed, power and depth."
World,"Pleading for her life between terrified sobs, kidnapped aid official Margaret Hassan appeared on a videotape Friday urging the British prime minister to abandon Iraq."
World,"Two weeks after coordinated bombings at several Red Sea resorts in Egypt, investigators have yet to assemble a clear picture of how the attacks occurred or identify the people or group behind them."
World,Some art experts believe intricate letters painted on a saint's cloak are artist Raphael's monogram.
World,"A joint French, American and British anti-narcotics operation intercepted four smugglers with 880 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Colombia this week, France's Defense Ministry said Friday."
World,<p></p><p> By Alan Baldwin</p><p> SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Toyota could throw a lifeline tostruggling Jordan after saying they would be prepared to supplya second team with engines next season.</p>
Sports, Andrei Kirilenko feels he is close to a contract extension with the Utah Jazz and hopes to have it finalized within the next few days.
Business,"Pilots at US Airways have voted in favour of giving \$300 million in annual wage and benefit concessions to the struggling airline, becoming the first major labor group to accept permanent cuts, the union representing pilots said."
World," KANESATAKE, Que. (CP)   Quebec provincial police denied Friday they were spying on the Mohawk territory of Kanesatake by hiding a surveillance camera on top of a school opposite the police station."
Sports,"American judge George Beckstead was rejected in his bid for re-election to the men #39;s technical committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) in Antalya, Turkey on Friday."
Sports,"No Australian has ever won the Funai Classic at Disney World, but there were signs here today of an impending break in the drought."
World,"Pleading for her life between terrified sobs, kidnapped aid official Margaret Hassan appeared on a videotape Friday urging British Prime Minister Tony Blair to abandon Iraq "
Sci/Tech,"Nextel Communications Inc. Friday reported improved profit and revenue during its third quarter as it boosted its subscriber base to 14.5 million, an increase of 550,000. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"America Online should be subject to lawsuits by Homestore.com shareholders who are seeking to prove that AOL engaged in sham deals that helped Homestore improperly report higher revenue, lawyers at the Securities and Exchange Commission argued."
World, The U.S. Air Force on Friday sent  three cargo planes to carry Rwandan forces and equipment to  Darfur to assist an African Union peacekeeping effort in the  violent region of western Sudan.
Sci/Tech,"A pair of phishing vulnerabilities this week targeted at Google Inc. point to the kind of new threat Web companies can face as they expand their services into desktop applications, security experts say."
Sports,The offenses of the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox will no doubt keep scoreboard operators busy at Fenway Park for the first two games of the World Series.
Sports,"seeded Tim Henman was ousted by Croatian nemesis Ivan Ljubicic 6 4, 4 6, 6 2 in the third round of the Madrid Masters on Thursday."
Sports,The result was that Sebastien Bourdais of France edged closer to clinching his first Champ Car title by guaranteeing himself a front-row spot tomorrow #39;s Lexmark Indy 300 after leading Friday #39;s opening qualifying session.
Sports,A federal appeals court has rejected running back Maurice Clarett #39;s long shot bid to get the court to reconsider his lawsuit challenging the NFL #39;s eligibility rule for the draft.
World,"TOKYO Oct 22, 2004 - A Holstein in western Japan tested positive for mad cow disease in a preliminary test conducted Saturday, an official said."
Sci/Tech," The  #36;41 billion merger between Cingular Wireless LLC and AT T Wireless Services Inc. won approval from the Federal Communications Commission yesterday, according to federal sources close to the agency, paving the way for major changes in the lucrative wireless phone market."
World," On a trip to East Asia, Secretary of State Colin Powell intends to work out a strategy with Japan, China and South Korea on how to convince North Korea it is not under threat of attack."
World," Sometime in late winter, advocates for and opponents of public displays of the Ten Commandments will argue the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time in 25 years."
Sports,The family of the late Mickey Mantle is angry about a decision to temporarily rename the Yankees slugger's eponymous restaurant.
Sports,Tom Lehman is just one shot back at the Funai Classic at the Disney Magnolia course. Lehman has not won in nearly five years.
Sports,Ohio State's national championship win over Miami in 2002 is the only time in recent memory that the college football season has ended absolutely free of controversy.
World,"US Marines engaged rebels on the outskirts of the Iraqi insurgent stronghold of Fallujah for a second day, the US military said in an e-mailed statement."
World,"Japan may say it found its 15th case of mad cow disease in an animal found in Mie prefecture, Kyodo News said, citing the local government."
World,"The United Nations has refused a U.S. request to assist Iraqi judges and prosecutors seeking to try former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and his top lieutenants for war crimes, saying that a new Iraqi special tribunal  includes a death penalty provision opposed by the United Nations and fails to meet the minimum standards of justice."
Sports," Matt Harpring had 10 points and nine rebounds despite missing much of the first half with a bloody nose, and rookie Kris Humphries scored 13 in the Utah Jazz's 101 88 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night."
Sports," 1910  #151; Philadelphia's Jack Coombs won his third game of the World Series, beating the Chicago Cubs 7 2 as the Athletics took the championship in five games. Eddie Collins had three hits, including two doubles, to lead the A's attack."
Business,Citigroup said regulators warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action against the executive who ran the division.
World," Azzam Azzam's family erupted in cheers, applause and tears on learning Sunday that the Arab Israeli businessman had been freed after eight years in an Egyptian jail."
Business,"World oil prices rose to a new record high above 55 US dollars a barrel Friday, stirring fears of 60-dollar-a-barrel New York crude, as concerns about the global supply of heating "
Business,"When Morris Chang, the founder of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, speaks of the future of the chip business, he sounds somber."
Sports,"France #39;s Brian Joubert was ready for a win after a second-place finish earlier this year at the World Championships. Despite trouble landing several jumps, Joubert got his victory in the men #39;s free skate Friday "
World,"GAZA CITY, Oct 22: Israel #39;s killing of a top Hamas fighter in Gaza prompted calls for vengeance by the radical Islamic group on Friday, days ahead of a critical parliament vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to evacuate the territory."
Sci/Tech,"Philips might have started selling PCs again, but they are still outsourcing their internal PC needs. And Dell is the lucky one to get the deal worth around USD 700 millions!"
World,"Officials fear that for a new generation of disaffected European Muslims, Iraq has become the crux of a new holy war."
Sci/Tech, A federal agency ruled Friday that shifting more Northern California water to Southern California will not jeopardize five threatened or endangered species of fish.
Sports, Jean Philippe Peguero scored in the 31st minute to lead the Colorado Rapids to a 1 0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in an MLS Western Conference semifinal playoff game Friday night.
Business, Oil prices cruised above  $55 a barrel yesterday as concerns about the global supply of winter fuels persist ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Business,Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced an environmentally friendly Hummer on Friday -ut not exactly the hydrogen-powered car he promised voters he would build when he campaigned for office.
Sports,"Stefan LeFors completed his first 13 passes, threw for one touchdown and ran for another in Louisville #39;s 41-9 victory over South Florida on Friday night."
Sports,"Stefan LeFors completes his first 13 passes, throws for one touchdown and runs for another in No. 15 Louisville's 41-9 victory over South Florida on Friday night."
Sports," Jimmy Green helped Colorado State win back the coveted Bronze Boot, running for 124 yards and a touchdown Friday night in a 30 7 victory over archrival Wyoming."
Business,"Caesars Entertainment Inc. has agreed to sell its Bally #39;s Casino New Orleans for about \$24 million, company officials said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s Desktop Search application, released as a preview this month for Windows XP and 2000 PCs, searches the hard drive of your PC using the same algorithms that have made its Internet search engine fast, accurate and popular."
Sports,"* PULLING RANKS: NC State is 8-47-1 against opponents ranked in the top 10, including a 1-5 record under Chuck Amato. The Pack has twice beaten a team ranked as high as No."
Sports,"MARTINSVILLE, Virginia (Ticker) - Ryan Newman is probably too far back in the  quot;Chase for the Championship quot; to seriously contend for the title."
Sci/Tech, Google's phishing vulnerabilities could foretell new security threats for major Internet companies cozying up to the desktop.
Sports,"Ferrari dominated the second practice session ahead of Sunday #39;s Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo on Friday, Rubens Barrichello proving the quickest in front of team mate Michael Schumacher."
Sports,"Brock Berlin #39;s relationship with University of Miami football fans has been uneasy at best. He has tried to appease them as best he could -- by winning games, particularly in the fourth quarter."
Sports,"Jason Collins has until Oct. 31 to sign a contract extension with the Nets. If Collins, a 7-foot center, cannot come to an agreement with the team by then, he cannot negotiate "
World,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: But first this morning to that video footage of the kidnapped aid worker, Margaret Hassan, which has been broadcast on the Arabic language television channel, Al Jazeera."
World, Sachin Tendulkar is set to return for next week's third test against Australia in Nagpur after coming through a fitness check on Saturday.
Sci/Tech," Cyberterrorism could be the most devastating weapon of mass destruction yet and could cripple the U.S. economy, former CIA Director Robert Gates said at a terrorism conference Saturday."
Business,"Oil prices climbed again yesterday, closing above \$55 a barrel for the first time, on concerns that supplies will be stretched thin this winter while demand from China remains solid."
Business,President Bush yesterday signed into law the most sweeping changes to the corporate tax code in nearly two decades. The bill creates roughly \$140 billion in tax cuts for businesses and 
Sci/Tech,"Mike Fincke #39;s new baby is on the astronaut #39;s mind as he returns to Earth today, though she might not know it.  quot;I #39;m very concerned she doesn #39;t know who her father is, quot; Fincke told reporters "
Business,"With its profits and stock surging, the search giant is winning over skeptics. Still, long-term growth challenges remain. With Google #39;s shares climbing 75, to \$150 since its August initial public offering, a "
Business,"Ericsson, the world #39;s largest maker of mobile phone networks, posted a quarterly profit on Friday, but reported disappointing new orders and offered a subdued outlook for 2005."
Business,"  Shares of Tripath Technology plunged as much as 57 percent in late trading Friday after the company said its third quarter loss would widen, revenue would come in well below its previous outlook and that it would take a charge "
Sci/Tech,"US space probe Cassini will near Titan, one of Saturn #39;s moons, on October 26 to take pictures with the aid of radar, NASA said."
Sports,"Canada #39;s Paul Tracy overcame a damaged nosecone in practice to claim the pole position for the Lexmark Indy 300 on Friday, breaking up a battle between teammates Sebastien Bourdais and Bruno Junqueira."
World,"Japanese and US officials wrapped up three days of talks Saturday to lift Tokyo #39;s 10-month-old ban on imports of American beef, reportedly narrowing differences over testing standards for mad cow disease but failing to strike a deal."
Sports,"Ten years after the World Series was canceled and fans left in droves, Major League Baseball will tell you it has never been healthier."
World,"President Fidel Castro will likely be off his feet for several weeks recovering from a fractured knee and arm, but experts said Friday they don #39;t expect the 78-year-old Cuban "
Sports,There has been much talk lately about the chase for the championship and whether or not NASCAR has met its objectives by changing the points system.
Sports,"LAKE BUENA VISTA - It #39;s true. Nothing puts more smiles on more faces than a trip to Disney World. If there was any doubt, just take a look at this week #39;s Funai Classic leader board."
Sports,"Boston Celtics #39; Gary Payton scrambles over New Jersey Nets #39; Eric Williams after a loose ball during the first quarter Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in Boston."
World,BAGHDAD: Preliminary court martial proceedings were held on Friday for two US jail guards accused of abuse of Iraqi detainees in Baghdads Abu Ghraib prison.
Sci/Tech,Nextel Communications said earnings and subscriber growth for the full year would exceed initial estimates.
Business,The Pentagon has all but abandoned hope that Halliburton Co. will be able to fully account for all expenses associated with supporting US troops in Iraq and is considering an accounting armistice.
Sci/Tech,"William  quot;Captain Kirk quot; Shatner is forking over \$200,000 to boldly go where he #39;s never really been before. The  quot;Star Trek quot; thespian is one of 7,000 stargazers who have pledged "
Sports,"Playing another aggressive game, Bryant scored 25 points as the Los Angeles Lakers posted a 113-102 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Clippers."
World,"Hostage Margaret Hassan has made an emotional appeal for UK forces to withdraw from Iraq, in a video shown on al-Jazeera. She was shown pleading:  quot;Please help me, please help me."
World," quot;This is the beginning of the endgame, not the endgame, quot; Samore said. The meeting was to give Iran a last chance to come clean before the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) decides on 25 November whether Iran is cooperating or not."
World," U.S. warplanes bombed targets in  Iraq's rebel held city of Falluja overnight, killing two people  and wounding three, and the U.S. military said it had captured  a wanted militant on Saturday."
Business,"Shares of Google Inc., the Internet search engine that first sold stock to the public in August, surged 15 percent after profit more than doubled, and the company said online advertising sales show no signs of slowing."
Business,"The attorney general of Oregon, Hardy Myers, has proposed a \$36 million nationwide settlement among the pharmaceutical manufacturer Organon USA, consumers and states over the antidepressant drug Remeron."
Sci/Tech,"Elf ingenuity aside, if Santa wants to make sure he has enough of the holiday seasons video game must-haves, he had better start pre-ordering now."
Sports,"All these years I have been around sports, and I still don #39;t really understand how a person becomes a fan. And I #39;ma fan -- of the St."
World,"Kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan pleaded for her life in a tearful videotape Friday, saying she feared facing the same fate as British hostage Kenneth "
World," The death toll from a devastating coal mine gas explosion in central China's Henan province rose to 77 as rescuers continued to search for any survivors, state media reported."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba announced this week that it is aiming to sell laptop computers loaded with its next generation DVD drive by next year. Toshiba #39;s next generation standard, called HD DVD, is in competition with the "
Sports," The World Series logo was back on the field at Fenway Park, just like last year. That #39;s right, the 100th World Series opens tonight in the city where the Fall Classic began in 1903 with Cy Young "
Sports,"Ryan Newman shattered the track recorded at Martinsville Speedway Friday afternoon, capturing the pole for Sunday #39;s SUBWAY 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race."
World,"Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped Iraq director of the aid group CARE International, pleaded for her life in a video that played on the Al-Jazeera Arabic news network Friday "
World," In debt, jobless and fed up with power outages, Abu Qadouri and his wife have themselves frozen to be revived when life is better. Ten years later, they are thawed out."
World," THE ISSUE: While the race for the presidency is now a virtual dead heat between President Bush and Democrat John Kerry, on Election Day it could turn into a landslide."
Sci/Tech,"China hoped to become a highly competitive producer of crocodile meat, hides and shoes, but that dream has been difficult to realize."
Sci/Tech,The vote set the stage for enactment of the international treaty aimed at reducing emissions blamed for global warming.
Sci/Tech,"The fight for the support of conservationists, hunters and anglers is being waged from the pages of Field and Stream magazine to the strategy sessions of the Sierra Club."
Sci/Tech,Mikhail S. Gorbachev has decided to devote his post-presidential years to campaigning for the protection of the environment.
Business,Defense lawyers in the Walt Disney trial on Friday tried to undermine the credibility of a witness who testified that company directors neglected their oversight 
Sci/Tech,A key prediction of Albert Einstein #39;s general theory of relativity has been confirmed by an experiment showing that the Earth #39;s rotation drags the surrounding fabric of space-time along with it.
Sports,"Brian Joubert of France won the men #39;s figure skating title Friday at Skate America, finishing with an overall score of 193.46 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania."
Sports,"After saying earlier this month they had withdrawn their offer to top draft choice Justin Verlander, the Tigers announced Friday they had signed the Old Dominion right-hander to a five-year contract."
Sports, Somewhat lost in the St. Louis Cardinals' Game 7 victory over a future Hall of Fame pitcher was the role their little known starter played in getting them to their first World Series in 17 years.
Sports," Briny Baird has played 153 times on the PGA Tour without winning, and he gets another chance this weekend in the Funai Classic at Disney."
World," Hamid Karzai maintained his clear majority in the Afghan presidential elections as the vote count passed 75 percent, according to the official poll website."
Sports," After taking the fall in Green Bay, Ed Donatell has gotten right back up with the Atlanta Falcons."
Sci/Tech," Digital Mind Corp.'s DMC Xclef 500 player offers voice recording, FM radio, PC and Mac compatibility, and support for six music file formats in USB mass storage device."
Business,  Oil futures prices surged to new heights above  $55 US a barrel yesterday as concerns about the global supply of heating oil persist ahead of winter.
Business,"but not exact d when he campaigned for office. Criticized by environmentalists for owning a gas-guzzler, Schwarzenegger "
Business,"The toll from Hurricanes Charley and Frances widened Friday as Florida reported it lost 9,500 jobs, the first drop in employment in two years."
Sci/Tech,"  The switch was officially flipped on one of the largest science projects in Canadian history yesterday, igniting the passions of researchers who aim to do everything from creating smaller radios to curing the common cold."
Sci/Tech,"THE nation is deeply divided. The voters are intolerant of opposing views. Yet there has been much joy in Houston, a city whose baseball team finally advanced in the playoffs and came within one game of being in the World Series."
Sports," If this World Series comes down to a battle of sentiment and pathos, it ain #39;t even going to be close. The Red Sox, one senses, have became the people #39;s choice, the exceptions being jealous Cubs "
Sports," The Cardinals won a major league best 105 games, andfinished 13 games ahead of second-place Houston in the National League Central."
Sports,POLICE will visit the dressing-rooms of Manchester United and Arsenal to lay down the law before their grudge match tomorrow. Both teams will be warned  quot;in no uncertain terms 
Sports,"Champ Car World Champion Paul Tracy has shaken off a terrible practice session to qualify fastest for the Gold Coast Indy. Tracy hit a tire barrier towards the end of the opening 15-minute practice session, damaging his nosecone."
Sports,"Indian batting star Sachin Tendulkar has been passed fit for the third Test against Australia, which starts in Nagpur on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has recovered from tennis elbow, which has kept him out of action since the middle of August."
Sports,"The Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 2-0 ACC) have yet to lose this season. But they haven #39;t gained much respect. After falling this week in the Associated Press poll from No."
World,"LONDON, Oct 23 (IranMania) - The German government on Friday called for continued political talks on Irans nuclear programme ahead of the November 25 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agencys (IAEA) Board of Governors, Iran #39;s State news Agency "
World,"HAMID Karzai maintained his clear majority in the Afghan presidential elections as the vote count passed 75 per cent today, according to the official poll website."
Sports,"Friday mornings with Bill Belichick are probably the most personal and informative of the week. After his team has had a good week of practice, he's engaging and talks pure football."
Sports,"Game on. Go time. The World Series returns to ancient Fenway Park tonight for the first time since 1986 when the Red Sox host the St. Louis Cardinals. With the region still hung over from the Sox' epic comeback against the Yankees in the American League Championship Series, Boston will be attempting to win the fall classic for the first ..."
Sports,"Winning is neither everything nor the only thing in soccer. Teams often play for a certain result. During the regular season, a tie away from home can be rewarding. In Major League Soccer's playoffs, goal differential will likely determine who advances in two-game series."
Sports,"Brian Cashman didn't lose his job because the Yankees lost control of the American League Championship Series. Owner George Steinbrenner has told the team's general manager that he will not be fired before next season. Cashman, who expected to be summoned to Tampa for meetings soon, believes he knows what he needs to look for in the offseason.  quot;It'll be ..."
Sports,"An emotional letdown? For the first World Series in Boston in 18 years? Ask the Red Sox if they might take the Cardinals lightly tonight in Game 1 of the 100th World Series, and they look at you like they did when they first laid eyes on Pedro Martinez's 29-inch-tall actor pal, Nelson de la Rosa."
Sports,"There was a serious chill in the air, the weather more suited for downhill skiing than baseball, but being the Fall Classic and all, preparations were being made to the diamond at Fenway Park yesterday. Bases were 90 feet apart and the mound 60 feet 6 inches from home plate -- surely the recipe for a conformity to make it ..."
Sports,"The game-by-game story of how this Red Sox-Cardinals World Series matchup plays itself out is going to add a new chapter to Sox history. However, we'll also be keeping an eye on one of the lesser stories that will reflect the big news from the Series."
Sports,"The day after Scott Rolen slugged a two-run home run to help St. Louis beat the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series, he was asked to reflect on his first trip to the World Series. But like many Cardinals, the question prompted him to look back. Way back."
Business,"With the help of Republican Senator Olympia Snowe, Maine emerged a clear winner in the corporate tax relief bill signed by President Bush yesterday."
Sports,"Call it destiny, serendipity, karmic justice, whatever you will. But the planet has come around full circle since last October, when Tim Wakefield was sobbing in the Bronx amid the sad wreckage of yet another autumnal fantasy."
Business,"DeNovis Inc. of Lexington shut its doors yesterday, sending all 110 employees home and washing away \$125 million in venture capital and years of effort to overhaul the way medical claims are paid, executives involved in the shutdown said."
Sports,"Only yesterday, Johnny Pesky was eating breakfast at his regular spot on the North Shore when someone else reminded him of a moment that has stayed with him for 58 years. The 85-year-old Pesky was getting ready to ride to Fenway Park, where the Red Sox held their final workout before they open the 100th World Series tonight against the ..."
Business,"New England banks are racing to make the most of their World Series tickets and marketing opportunities during the games. Citizens Financial Group distributed Red Sox tickets to about two dozen employees through a random drawing, while Bank of America Corp. is encouraging its Boston employees to wear Red Sox hats or shirts to work. An internal note asked employees, ..."
Business,"For investors in Google Inc., it's the roaring '90s redux. Shares of the Web search giant leapt 15.43 percent yesterday, on the heels of a 6.33 percent spurt the previous day, even as the broader financial markets continued to retreat. By the time they closed at \$172.43 yesterday, Google shares had more than doubled in value since the company went ..."
Business,"President George W. Bush signed a \$136 billion corporate tax relief bill yesterday that could provide substantial savings for some of Massachusetts' biggest manufacturers, life sciences companies, and even some fishermen."
Business,"Custom-designed imported furniture was once an exclusive realm. Now, it's the economical alternative for commercial developers and designers needing everything from seats to beds to desks for their projects."
Sports,"Undefeated Harvard at Princeton, defending Ivy League champion Penn at Yale, and Atlantic 10 North Division leader Northeastern at Maine highlight today's Division 1-AA New England football schedule."
Sports,"  Boston College's top ranked hockey team arrived at Notre Dame intent on keeping its perfect record intact, maintaining its top ranking in the polls, and delivering coach Jerry York his 700th career victory."
Sports,"In East Boston, there are a few important games, but none can compare to town bragging rights that the East Boston-Savio Prep game brings. Kevin Gilmore, an Eastie native, will be getting more than his fair share of praise at Santarpio's Pizza, after scoring four touchdowns yesterday in the Jets' 48-20 victory over Savio Prep (2-5) in nonleague action."
Sports,"Foxboro junior Tim Cheney opened last night's Hockomock League heavyweight matchup against North Attleboro at his 2-yard line with a bobble and a stumble. He was fleet-footed the rest of the way, regaining control to take the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown and lead Foxboro to a 32-7 romp of the Red Rocketeers."
Sports,"Down by 2 points, 77 yards from the end zone, and with only 14 seconds remaining, there was little Cambridge quarterback Matt O'Brien could do to change an inevitable outcome. The Falcons' quarterback managed to complete a pair of deep heaves, but when Peter Manns was tackled at the 12 with zeroes on the clock, the scoreboard read ..."
Sports,"Coming into last night's showdown with undefeated Tri-Valley League rival Holliston, the Medfield Warriors had reason to be confident. They had been averaging more than 30 points per game, and they had the league's leading scorer in halfback Bryan Lee."
Business,"Shares of the Web search giant leapt 15.43 percent yesterday, on the heels of a 6.33 percent spurt the previous day, even as the broader financial markets continued to retreat."
Business,"Harmony Gold Mining Co., the biggest miner of South African gold, may report a fifth consecutive quarterly loss while Gold Fields Ltd."
Sports,Nagpur: The Indian cricket team barring skipper Saurav Ganguly and batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar arrived in Nagpur on Saturday for the third cricket Test against Australia to be played at VCA stadium from October 26.
World,"The death toll in Wednesday #39;s gas explosion at Daping coal mine in China #39;s Henan province has risen to 66. A 1,000-member rescue force is still searching for 84 missing miners."
World,"  A roadside bomb exploded near an American military patrol in Baghdad Saturday, injuring six soldiers, the US command said."
World,"  Trembling, haggard, and weeping into a tissue, Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped British aid worker who has spent nearly half her life delivering food and medicine in Iraq, begged Britain yesterday to help save her by withdrawing its troops, saying these  quot;might be my last hours. quot;"
World,"  Human rights violations and outright atrocities are growing more rampant by the day in Haiti as police, former soldiers, and rebel groups wreak havoc in a violent struggle that local authorities and United Nations peacekeepers appear unable to control, according to US officials, foreign diplomats, and local human rights monitors."
World,"BELGIUM BRUSSELS -- Officials said the European Union will provide up to \$125 million to back African peacekeepers in Darfur, as the United Nations warned yesterday that crucial relief convoys are in danger. Gunmen in Darfur are attacking relief convoys, civilians, and African villagers, the UN's World Food Program said in a statement yesterday. ''The security situation in all three ..."
World,"  Russia's lower house of parliament ratified the Kyoto Protocol on cutting greenhouse gases yesterday, all but assuring that the sweeping environmental pact will take effect after years of delays."
World,  North Korea set three conditions yesterday to be met before it would consider returning to six party talks on its nuclear programs.
World," Prosecutors, lawmakers and rights activists criticized Venezuela's judicial system for the acquittal of a man who had been accused of torturing and repeatedly raping a woman."
World," U.S. planes bombed targets in  Iraq's rebel held city of Falluja, killing two people, and the  U.S. military said it had captured a lieutenant of its  deadliest Islamist enemy in Iraq in a raid early on Saturday."
World, North Korea threatened on Saturday to  double the size of its nuclear deterrent if the United States  did not drop what Pyongyang sees as a confrontational policy  aimed at unseating the communist leadership there.
Sci/Tech,The Internet's chock-full of information and persuasion to help you solidify your vote.  Here's a quick guide.
Business,"PARIS (Dow Jones)--French insurance company AXA SA (AXA) said Monday the collapse of plans to buy out minority shareholders in its Australian business, AXA Asia Pacific "
Business,President George W. Bush signed a \$136 billion corporate tax relief bill yesterday that could provide substantial savings for some of Massachusetts #39; biggest 
Sports,  10/23/04    So incensed are fans of Manchester United football club over the prospect of American Malcolm Glazer buying control of  #39;their club #39; that 
Sports,"On Sunday, the day after Ohio State dropped to 0-3 in the Big Ten with a 33-7 loss at Iowa, the Columbus Dispatch ran a single word above its game story on the Buckeyes:  quot;Embarrassing."
World," Japan and the United States agreed on Saturday to resume imports of American beef from animals with birth records up to 20 months, Japan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement."
Sci/Tech," California has become the first state to reward landowners for leaving forests standing to help control global warming, under a program adopted this week by the California Climate Action Registry."
World," Japan and the United States agreed on  Saturday to resume imports of American beef from animals with  birth records up to 20 months, Japan's Foreign Ministry said in  a statement."
Business," Japan and the United States agreed on  Saturday to resume imports of American beef from animals with  birth records up to 20 months, Japan's Foreign Ministry said in  a statement."
World,A leftist party in Uruguay is hoping an online game will help it attract young voters.
Sports,The Red Sox beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in a season-deciding game. The Red Sox beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in a season-deciding game and it wasn #39;t even close.
Sports,"Randy Moss tested his strained right hamstring on a treadmill Friday and will be on the practice field for a more extensive workout today, but the Vikings #39; all-pro wide receiver remains a game-time decision for Sunday."
Sports,THIS weekend sees the  quot;other quot; showdown between New York and New England as the Jets and Patriots clash in a battle of the unbeaten teams.
Business,"COLA has reported a 24 per cent plunge in third quarter net income due to weak sales of its soft drinks, juices and bottled waters in Germany, North America and other key markets."
Sports,Resurgent Australian Alicia Molik went through to the semi-finals of the Zurich Challenge in Switzerland overnight after a straight sets win against Russia #39;s Nadia Petrova.
Sports,Ernie Els has another 1 million pounds and a World Match Play record all to himself. But he wants more. And top of the South African #39;s agenda for 2005 is to try to win the Masters and US PGA titles.
World,"Hours after a kidnapped humanitarian aid worker tearfully pleaded for her life in a video released Friday by her captors, the head of CARE International urged the kidnappers to release Margaret Hassan unharmed."
World," Myanmar's military junta has confirmed a  constitution forming National Convention will restart at the  end of the rainy season in November, despite political turmoil  sparked by the purge of Prime Minister Khin Nyunt."
Sports,"Belmont Park's simulcast signal, absent since Sept. 15, returned to Suffolk Downs Thursday after the track's management, caught in the middle of a dispute between the Mid-Atlantic Cooperative and the New York Racing Association, signed a separate agreement with NYRA."
Business,Marsh  amp; McLennan CEO Jeff Greenberg may soon be on his way out the door as head of the world #39;s biggest - and most troubled - insurance broker.
Business,"United Airlines agreed Friday to hire a consulting firm to review its pending business plan, a step sought by two unions in exchange for dropping legal action against the carrier."
Sports,Maria Sharapova posted a convincing 6-3 6-4 victory over seventh seed Venus Williams in their first-ever meeting at the Swisscom Challenge indoor tournament in Zurich.
Sports,"Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will attempt to keep tempers in check ahead of Sunday #39;s clash with Manchester United. Gunners players are fuming after United boss Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s angry broadside yesterday, claiming "
World,"India News: In normal circumstances, no news media, no matter how low-browed and given to dressing up the most mundane of events with a dash of masala to cater to the vicarious instincts of the public, would have lavished so much coverage on the gory "
Sci/Tech,"I just read an article on the Village Voice website that summed up one of the complaints I have had for some time about the Democratic Party: They won't fight.  At the same time, they are trying to convince conservative voters to vote for them instead of the Republicans and are losing votes on the liberal side as a result.   For both of these problems, I blame the Democratic Leadership Council."
Business,The pound rose for its second week against the dollar on speculation that the currency reflects too much pessimism about the outlook for the economy.
Sports,"Call it wishful thinking, call it whatever you want, but this is going to be the year the Boston Red Sox win the World Series. And if you are from Mississippi and have any historical bones in your body, you "
Sports,"Alabama and Tennessee coaches and players won #39;t be distracted by pesky depositions or sparring attorneys this afternoon, but their nationally televised game will serve as a courtroom of sorts and initiate a discovery process."
World,"Myanmar #39;s military junta has confirmed a constitution-forming National Convention will restart at the end of the rainy season in November, despite political turmoil sparked by the purge of Prime Minister Khin Nyunt."
World,"In the 18 months since America declared victory in the war against Iraq, the contrast in military styles of the two pillars of the coalition could not be starker."
World," A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday, but officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries and no tsunami warning was issued."
Business, The Canadian dollar topped 81 cents US Friday for the first time since the autumn of 1992 as the price of oil hit new records and the American dollar weakened.
World,"CLUB INFERNO: A fire sweeps through a popular nightclub in Argentina's capital while the rock band Los Callejeros is playing, killing 174 concert-goers and injuring about 410."
Sports,"The Belgian tennis ace, 21, called Hewitt to end their relationship without giving a reason - then posted a statement on her website."
Sports,Formula One #39;s governing body imposed sweeping technical changes Friday designed to slash costs and improve the qualify of racing starting next year.
Sports,"Hank Kuehne knows he is something of a curiosity, a golfer with enormous gifts who can hit the ball jaw-dropping lengths. All of that is fine, and Kuehne "
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo makes some noise with two new titles in the run-up to Christmas, says the BBC's Daniel Etherington. "
World,"GENERAL NAKAR - Philippine soldiers yesterday rushed food, drinking water and other supplies by foot and helicopter to provinces cut off by four storms in two weeks which have left more than 1300 people dead or missing."
World,Indian batting star Sachin Tendulkar is passed fit for the third Test against Australia in Nagpur.
World,Prince Charles' spokesman says Prince Harry will not apologise to a photographer he scuffled with.
Sci/Tech,Researchers coax cells in a petri dish into learning to guide a plane. The project should lead to a better understanding of how the brain works. By Lakshmi Sandhana.
Sci/Tech,"The CherryOS Mac emulator will be released late next month, the developer promises. And the pre-release version in circulation? It's not the real thing, he says. By Leander Kahney."
World," The former lover of British interior minister David Blunkett wants to testify before an inquiry into allegations he fast tracked a visa application for her Filipina nanny, a London newspaper reported Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Swarm robots, car robots, team robots -- you name it, you can find it at the RoboNexus convention. Daniel Terdiman reports from Santa Clara, California."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a U.S. push to put in place a worldwide ban on human embryo cloning, the proposed pact remains in limbo after three years. The sticking point? Therapeutic cloning."
Sports,A boxer who fights under the nickname  quot;The Harlem Hammer quot; pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges that he used a hammer to murder a freelance sportswriter and then torched his Hollywood apartment.
World,"Nine people have been killed in a car bomb blast at a US-Iraqi base in western Iraq, hospital officials in the nearby city of Haditha say."
World, North Korea threatened on Saturday to  double the size of its nuclear deterrent if the United States  did not drop what Pyongyang sees as a confrontational policy  aimed at unseating the communist leadership.
World," A strong earthquake with a magnitude of  6.8 jolted Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday, but there  were no immediate reports of damage or injuries and no tsunami  warning was issued."
World,"Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers objected Friday to a characterization that he second-guessed or doubted war plans drawn up by Gen. Tommy R. Franks, then chief of the U.S. Central Command, six days before the United States launched the war in Afghanistan against al Qaeda and the Taliban."
World,"Prosecutors, lawmakers and rights activists criticized Venezuela's judicial system for the acquittal of a man who had been accused of torturing and repeatedly raping a woman."
Sci/Tech,"Here #39;s another baseball stat to go with your morning coffee and news that the St. Louis Cardinals have defeated the Houston Astros to advance to the World Series: In October, 613 fans logged onto the Astros "
Sci/Tech,"com October 22, 2004, 5:05 PM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sports,"It was not a pitch Roger Clemens regretted. Inner half of the plate, a little up and 94 mph. The Rocket is going to Cooperstown on such pitches."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says he is confident his players have enough self-control to avoid any trouble in Sunday #39;s showdown at Old Trafford against Arsenal.
World,"A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has jolted Tokyo and surrounding areas, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries and no tsunami warning was issued."
World," A strong earthquake with a preliminary  magnitude of 6.8 and two big aftershocks hit northern Japan on  Saturday, derailing a train, triggering at least one landslide  and causing widespread power outages, media reported."
Business,"Icelandair has bought a small stake of 8.4 in easyJet. Hannes Smarason, chairman of Icelandair announced last week that his company would expand."
Business,"JAKARTA : Five executives of US-based mining firm Newmont who have been detained for a month as suspects in a pollution case will be released from custody, their lawyer said."
World," The government spent 1.75 billion pounds last year to hire outside consultants, some of who were paid roughly 10 times that of a civil servant doing same job."
Sports,Faisalabad: Pakistan needs to equal a world record chase of 418 to beat Sri Lanka after the tourists made 438 in their second innings on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at Iqbal stadium on Saturday.
Sports,Ohio State senior tailback Lydell Ross will not play for the Buckeyes today in their homecoming game versus Indiana. Coach Jim Tressel would not comment Friday on Ross #39; suspension.
World,"A Palestinian accused of collaborating with Israel over the assassination of Hamas #39; spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in March was killed today, the armed wing of the militant Islamist group said."
World,"The death toll from a devastating coal mine gas explosion in central China #39;s Henan province has risen to 77. Efforts are continuing to recover 71 others still listed as officially missing, although officials "
World," Hamas gunmen on Saturday killed a young  Palestinian they accused of helping Israel assassinate Hamas  leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and other militants, calling it a  warning to others not to collaborate with Israel."
Business,"City officials and business leaders reacted differently yesterday to news of a possible sale of Legoland California, this community #39;s largest tourist draw."
Sports,Chelsea #39;s Jose Mourinho insists rival managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are good friends despite their bitter Premiership rivalry.
Sports,South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-young accepted an international sport court #39;s ruling on Thursday that rejected his appeal for a gymnastics gold medal at the Athens Olympics.
World,A senior UN official has warned that no solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be found without international involvement.
World,"PRINCE Harry will not apologise to a paparazzi photographer with whom he scuffled outside a London nightclub, a royal spokesman said today."
World,"Incoming EU Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso says he will not replace EU nominee Rocco Buttiglione as justice chief in a controversy over his views on homosexuality and marriage, an EU lawmaker says."
World,ISLAMABAD : Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon emerged from a meeting with Pervez Musharraf saying Pakistan #39;s parliament and judiciary should solve a row over the president #39;s efforts to remain army chief.
World," Hamas gunmen on Saturday killed a young Palestinian they accused of helping Israel assassinate Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and other militants, calling it a warning to others not to collaborate with Israel."
Business,"More than three years after PG amp;E Corp. stopped paying dividends during California #39;s electricity crisis, company executives said Friday that they plan to give stockholders quarterly payments of 30 cents per share next spring."
Business,"Helene Flautre, a French citizen and Chairwoman of the European Parliament (EP) #39;s Subcommittee on Human Rights said that France #39;s proposed referendum on Turkey #39;s membership to the European Union (EU) is a shame."
Sci/Tech,"He thrilled us with his on screen adventures as the Captain of the space ship USS Enterprise for decades, and now William Shatner has signed up for real life space travel, he has committed a whopping 200,000 dollars to business tycoon Richard Branson, to "
Sports,"With only three of the Chase for the Championship contenders among the top 10 starters for Subway 500, Ryan Newman figures Sunday #39;s race at the Martinsville Speedway may be his last chance to make a run at the title."
Sports,"That would imply that any of the men in the Smart Ones Smart America competition last night were left standing, and they were not."
World,"The United Nations #39; Undersecretary for political affairs, Kiernan Prendergast, said that within the last month, operations by the Israeli army and attacks by Palestinians resulted in the deaths of 219 people."
World," A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale and a series of aftershocks hit Japan's capital Tokyo and its surrounding areas, the Meteorological Agency said."
Sports,"Friday #39;s lesson of the day at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship: When in doubt, fight back. If still in doubt, fight back some more."
World," President Bush holds a slim two point lead over Democratic rival John Kerry for the second consecutive day in a tight race for the White House, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Saturday."
World," An earthquake with a preliminary  magnitude of 6.8 and a series of big aftershocks rocked  northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least one person and  injuring dozens while triggering landslides and knocking out  power."
Sports,"The US ice dancing team of Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, Skate America defending champions, retained their No. 1 overall standing following the original dance competition last night."
Sports,"The number of arrests at English soccer matches last season dropped 10 percent, highlighting the success of action to tackle football hooliganism, #39; #39; the UK government #39;s Home Office said in a statement."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox created history, now  they will try to make believers out of skeptics as baseball's  perennial also rans take on the St. Louis Cardinals in a bid to  earn their first World Series title since 1918."
Business," Record crude oil prices, a tidal wave  of quarterly earnings reports and anxiety ahead of the U.S.  presidential election may pin U.S. stocks down next week."
Business," The doubts, the uncertainty, the  mud slinging that have kept investors indecisive all year are  set to end one week from Tuesday when U.S. voters go to the  polls."
Business," Here's a mnemonic device for the  season: When you think about carving your pumpkins, get ready  to pare your taxes."
Business," KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Reuters) - After a more than a century of  churning out towels, sheets and bedspreads for American homes,  there's no future for textiles in this self-proclaimed ""city of  looms,"" and many other North Carolina towns fear the same fate."
World,"Under a web of Army rules, thousands of part-time soldiers injured on duty in Iraq and elsewhere are navigating a system suited to full-timers."
Sci/Tech,"Years after exposure to space radiation, many astronauts' vision becomes clouded by cataracts. Understanding why may shed light on cataracts suffered by elderly people."
Sports,"IN many respects Sean Bones is an unremarkable man. He #39;s 44, unmarried, lives in the Gorse Hill area of Stretford and earns his living as a semi-skilled assembler in the factory of a company which manufactures gas metres."
World,"The European Union will finance over half of the cost of the African Union #39;s (AU) ceasefire monitoring and civilian protection force in Sudan #39;s troubled region of Darfur, EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana said on Saturday."
Sports,"Kolkata, Oct 20 : Hoping to avail of batting genius Sachin Tendulkar #39;s services in the third Test against Australia at Nagpur from next week, Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly today expressed the confidence that the three-month lay-off would not have any "
World,"Burma #39;s military junta has confirmed a National Convention to form a constitution will restart at the end of the rainy season in November, despite the turmoil caused by the purge of Prime Minister Khin Nyunt."
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell is beginning his four-day trip to East Asia Saturday with a visit to Japan. In the coming days, Mr."
Business," Record crude oil prices, a tidal wave of quarterly earnings reports and anxiety ahead of the U.S. presidential election may pin U.S. stocks down next week."
Business," The doubts, the uncertainty, the mud slinging that have kept investors indecisive all year are set to end one week from Tuesday when U.S. voters go to the polls."
Sci/Tech," As if the U.S. presidential contest wasn't enough like a horse race, Web users all over the world can now bet on the outcome through online futures exchanges that treat politics like corn, cocoa or other commodities."
Sci/Tech," The wireless industry, not content with getting corporate executives addicted to e mail on the go, is setting its sights on the instant messaging generation."
Sci/Tech,"  Japanese electronics giant NEC Corp., said it has begun selling the worlds fastest supercomputer. NEC claimed its SX 8 is the most powerful vector type supercomputer, with a sustainable "
Sci/Tech,Chip bellwether Intel Corp. saw revenues and net income go higher sequentially and year over year for Q3 amid questions about the industry #39;s health as it heads towards what many believe is the down part of the cycle.
Sports,A MONTH after becoming a father for the fourth time Paul Broadhurst is hoping to have something else to celebrate tomorrow night - his first European Tour victory since 1995.
Sports,"Tom Lehman, winless for almost five years, kept himself in weekend contention with a 6-under 66 Friday on the Magnolia course at the Funai Classic at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Calif."
World," Prince Harry will not make a public apology for his scuffle with a photographer outside a London nightclub, his spokesperson said on Saturday."
World," A little known militant group threatened to avenge the killing of Indias most dreaded bandit with a series of bomb blasts in southern India, New Delhi Television said Saturday."
World," Several people were wounded on Saturday  when a bomb went off in a crowded part of the Afghan capital,  witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," The wireless industry, not content  with getting corporate executives addicted to e mail on the go,  is setting its sights on the instant messaging generation."
World," Appearing on video haggard and terrified, the kidnapped director of CARE International's Iraq operations made a desperate plea for her life Friday, urging British Prime Minister Tony Blair to withdraw troops from Iraq so she could win freedom from her captors."
World," A suicide attacker detonated grenades on a commercial street in downtown Kabul on Saturday, killing himself and wounding six other people, including two foreign peacekeepers, police said."
Business," Japan and the United States agreed on  Saturday to resume imports of some American beef, halted since  December after a case of mad cow disease in Washington state,  but did not set a date for restarting trade."
Sports,Hamish Marshall scored an unbeaten 50 to lead New Zealand to an emotional four-wicket win over Australia with two balls to spare in the first match of the inaugural Chappell-Hadlee one-day series on Sunday.
World," The United States rejected North Korea's conditions for a resumption of six party talks on scrapping its nuclear programs, a response to Pyongyang's latest demands that left the two nations in a stalemate."
Sci/Tech,"A visiting scholar whose computer has been linked to a hacker attack at the University of California, Berkeley, released a statement late Friday saying she believed her equipment "
World,The Palestinian militant group Hamas said Saturday it executed a Palestinian accused of collaborating with Israel. A statement said al-Qassam Brigades executed Hassan Musallam 
Sports, Terry Pilkadaris of Australia shot an even par 72 Saturday to take a two stroke lead after the third round of the inaugural Shanghai Open.
Business," Saboteurs have bombed two oil pipelines  transporting crude from north and eastern Iraq to Baghdad's  Dora refinery, oil security officials said on Saturday."
World, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Saturday the European Union and its member states would contribute more than  #36;100 million to an African Union (AU) force in Sudan's troubled Darfur region.
World," Prince Harry will not make a public apology for his scuffle with a photographer outside a London nightclub, his spokesman said."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday that it still sees a 2 to 4 percent increase in October sales at its stores open at least a year."
Sports,"SAINT-DENIS, France -- Heikki Kovalainen of Finland beat world rally champion Sebastien Loeb of France to win the Race of Champions on Saturday."
Sci/Tech," A U.S. Russian crew prepared Saturday to bid goodbye to the International Space Station and hurtle back to Earth inside a Russian Soyuz space capsule, ending a six month mission in space."
World,At least six people including two peacekeepers are hurt in a blast in a popular Kabul shopping area.
Business,"term mortgage rates tumbled to six month lows this week amid concerns the economic expansion may be losing steam. Defying expectations earlier this year that it would now hover around 6.5 percent, the "
Sci/Tech,A Calgary doctor aiming to find a way to eliminate the superbug C. difficile now has a new  quot;stadium-size microscope quot; to use as a research weapon.
Sci/Tech,"ARKALYK, Kazakhstan A US-Russian space crew is preparing to leave the International Space Station and return to Earth, ending a six-month mission."
Sports,"The day after Scott Rolen slugged a two-run home run to help St. Louis beat the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series, he was asked "
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Mumbai, Oct 23 : Sachin Tendulkar is to play in the third cricket Test against Australia in Nagpur commencing Tuesday."
World,10/23/04- Japan will soon import US beef again. This follows a tentative agreement between America and Japan to end a 10-month ban after concerns of Mad Cow Disease.
Business,"South Africa #39;s Old Mutual Asset Managers (OMAM) is still weighing its options regarding the bid by Harmony Gold (HAR) for Gold Fields (GFI), OMAM resources fund manager Patrice Rassou said."
Sports,Swedens Johan Edfors and South Africas Darren Fichardt both went to the turn in 32 today to take over the lead in the Madrid Open.
Sports,"Tottenham #39;s legendary former manager Bill Nicholson, who inspired the London side to a famous league and cup double in 1961 has died at the age of 84, the club announced on its official website."
World,A suicide bomber killed himself and wounded at least seven others including three members of the NATO-led peacekeeping force in an attack on a busy shopping street in central Kabul Saturday.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still sees a 2 to  4 percent increase in October sales at its stores open at least  a year."
Sports," Bill Nicholson, who coached Tottenham in its glory days of the 1960s and 1970s, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 85. Nicholson's death at a hospital in Hertfordshire, outside London, was announced on Tottenham's Web site on behalf of his family."
Business,"FORT WORTH, United States : World number one American Airlines has announced plans to lay off as many as 1,100 pilots, mechanics and other ground staff in coming months, with more cuts in the future as it struggles to pare costs amid falling revenue."
Sci/Tech,"In 1918, Albert Einstein proposed that large objects bend the space around themselves while turning on their axis. In 2004, NASA scientists confirmed that the Earth bends the time and space around it while "
Sci/Tech," quot;Star Trek quot; star William Shatner, the former Captain of the USS Enterprise is willing to pay US\$210,000 for a seat on one of Virgin Group #39;s first proposed commercial space flights."
Sci/Tech, The Web portal Lycos Europe on Friday terminated a spam fighting campaign that had been criticized as a breach of Internet civility.
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  remained on course for a third successive WTA title by beating  fellow Russian Elena Dementieva 4 6, 6 2, 6 3 in the  semi finals of the Zurich Challenge on Saturday."
Business," With no fanfare, President Bush on Friday signed into law the most sweeping corporate tax law in nearly two decades and the fifth major tax cut since he took office less than four years ago."
Business,Five officials of a unit of US-based gold miner Newmont Mining Corp accused of dumping toxic waste in Indonesia are to be released from jail after being held for more than a month.
Sci/Tech,"Revenues were \$907 million for the third quarter of 2004, a 154 increase compared to \$357 million for the same period of 2003, it says."
Sports,Rio Ferdinand has called on his Manchester United team-mates to silence the critics who claim their era of dominance is over. United head into the eagerly-awaited Premiership showdown with Arsenal at Old Trafford 
Sports,"German Michael Schumacher of Ferrari is seen at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)."
Sports,  Troy Smith predicted earlier this season something severe would happen and he #39;d finally get his shot to quarterback the Ohio State Buckeyes.
World,Suicide bombers killed 14 members of Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces near a US marine base west of Baghdad and at a checkpoint to the north on Saturday amid a spate of insurgent attacks across the country.
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell on Saturday rejected demands by North Korea of a U.S. ""reward"" before the communist country would agree to resume multinational talks about its nuclear weapons programs."
World,"The German man who found the remains of a 5,300-year-old frozen mummy in 1991 is found dead in the Alps."
Sports," Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers got major contributions from their ever improving reserves Friday night, beating the Clippers 113 102 in a preseason game. Corey Maggette scored 23 points for the Clippers, whose subs were outscored 63 41 by their counterparts."
Sports, NFL career rushing leader Emmitt Smith was inactive with a toe injury for the Arizona Cardinals' game at the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Business,"The Federal Reserve can raise interest raise at a measured pace because US economic growth is solid #39; #39; and rising energy costs haven #39;t yet sparked concern about a broader acceleration of inflation, Fed Governor Susan Bies said."
Sports,"Former Red Sox stats, schedule pitcher Jeff Suppan, who Thursday night outdueled Roger Clemens in Game 7 of the NLCS, was thrilled to be getting another chance to pitch at Fenway, especially with all the marbles on the line."
World,At least eight people are dead from a car bomb that exploded outside the gates of a US base in western Iraq. US military and hospital officials say around 48 people were injured near Ramadi 
World,"Britain #39;s Prince Harry, struggling to shed a growing  quot;wild child quot; image, won #39;t apologize to a photographer he scuffled with outside an exclusive London nightclub, a royal spokesman said on Saturday."
Business,"MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (CP) - More than 100 Ontario towns and cities will share in \$156 million in revenue from the provincial gasoline tax this year, Premier Dalton McGuinty confirmed Friday."
Sports,"LLEYTON Hewitt has told friends of his heartbreak and shock when fiancee Kim Clijsters dumped him. Clijsters, 21, phoned Hewitt on Thursday night to end their "
Sports,"Arsene Wenger knows when to mock his own seriousness. Asked on Friday how he was celebrating his 55th birthday, the Arsenal manager replied that he would be watching football tapes."
Sports,"The narrative of homegrown athletes triumphing over foreign opponents resonates with Russian sports fans, reaffirming their conviction that their country #39;s athletes are no worse, and "
World,"  Police in Afghanistan said a suicide attacker exploded grenades on a commercial street in the Afghan capital, killing himself and wounding six others."
World,": Prince Harry will not apologize to a paparazzi photographer with whom he scuffled outside a London nightclub, a royal spokesman said today."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest retailer, said on Saturday it still sees a 2 to 4 percent increase in October sales at its stores open at least a year."
Business," Norilsk Nickel included escape clauses in its pact to support Harmony #39;s takeover bid for Gold Fields, according to the agreement."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo! may be one step closer to challenging Google in searchable web-based e-mail. It has purchased the start-up behind the powerful e-mail application Bloomba.
Sci/Tech,"Actor William Shatner is shown in this undated publicity photo. (AP Photo/www.williamshatner.com). LONDON Oct 22, 2004 -  quot;Star Trek quot; star William Shatner and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Dave Navarro are "
Sci/Tech,A Connecticut researcher on leave at UC Berkeley said Friday she tried to follow all the rules when she stored a confidential database on a campus computer system that was broken into by a hacker.
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists have discovered ancient graves during excavations near Ancient Olympia, the hallowed site where the Olympic Games were born in 776 BC, the Culture Ministry said on Thursday."
Sports,LONDON COLNEY: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will send out a team of  quot;gladiators quot; to face Manchester United in Monday #39;s crunch Premier League game at Old Trafford.
Sports,"MARTINSVILLE, Va.  Ryan Newman on Friday put himself in position to make up ground in NASCAR #39;s Chase for the Championship by winning the pole for Sunday #39;s Subway 500."
Sports,"SOELDEN, Austria (Ticker) - Sweden #39;s Anja Paerson began the season in the same dominating fashion she ended last season - winning the season-opening giant slalom for the first time in six appearances."
World,"The European Union will finance over half of the cost of the African Union #39;s (AU) cease fire monitoring and civilian protection force in Sudan #39;s troubled region of Darfur, EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana said on today."
World,"As a former longtime resident of the Bellville area, I want to enlighten you on what Sen. John Kerry #39;s leadership can cause. I have been living in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for eight years with my family."
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp has announced that it will launch a new low-budget version of its BladeCenter chassis for blade servers in an effort to make the blade machines more appealing to budget conscious customers in the small- and mid-sized market.
Sports,"MARTINSVILLE - Halfway into the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup, the competition comes to a half-mile track where intensity -nd history  - inherent."
Sports,"Kolkata: Sachin Tendulkar, who has been declared fit to play the third Test against Australia at Nagpur, can play with his normal heavy bat, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doctor Anant Joshi said on Saturday."
Business," General Motors may bundle its  European operations in a new company based in Brussels in a  move to cut costs and simplify management structures, a German  newspaper reported on Saturday."
Sports," LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - James ""the Harlem Hammer""  Butler pleaded not guilty Friday to the murder of freelance  sportswriter Sam Kellerman, the younger brother of Fox Sports  Net's television host Max Kellerman."
World," Somalia's newly elected president,  Abdullahi Yusuf, has asked the African Union to send 20,000  peacekeepers to disarm militias controlling his lawless Horn of  Africa country, an AU spokesman said on Saturday."
Business," Gold mining firm Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) is planning to sue the National Police for detaining five of its executives on pollution allegations, claiming the detentions are unlawful."
Sci/Tech," Archeologists have discovered ancient graves near Ancient Olympia, the hallowed site where the Olympic games were born in 776 BC, the Culture Ministry said Thursday."
Sports,"THANKS to the widening obsession with  quot;the curse of the Bambino quot; that supposedly has prevented the star-crossed Boston Red Sox from winning the World Series since 1918, the St Louis Cardinals were cast in the role of party poopers as the teams prepared to "
Sports,RUBENS Barrichello delighted his home crowd as he led a Ferrari one-two in the second practice session for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix.
Sports,"After two months of treatment, headlines, anxiety and frenzied speculation, Sachin Tendulkar was cleared finally to return to Test cricket yesterday."
World," General Motors may bundle its European operations in a new company based in Brussels in a move to cut costs and simplify management structures, a German newspaper reported on Saturday."
World,"Refrigeration rules clash with old ways, and fresh mozzarella is at risk."
World," A Taliban suicide fighter killed himself  and wounded at least seven others, including three members of a  NATO led peacekeeping force, in a grenade attack on a busy  shopping street in central Kabul on Saturday."
Sports,CANADIAN Paul Tracy grabbed pole at the Gold Coast Indy Champ Car meeting yesterday and predicted today #39;s race would be won in the sprint to the first corner.
Sports,"Bob Woolmer has already worked some minor miracles in his short stint as Pakistan #39;s coach, but he is well aware that something special will be required on the final day at Faisalabad, if Pakistan are to avoid slumping to defeat against Sri Lanka "
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq The husband of a kidnapped relief worker in Iraq is appealing for her release  quot;in the name of Islam. quot;. Tahseen Ali Hassan told Al-Arabiya television that  quot;it hurts quot; to see his wife cry."
Business," Rome, Oct 23rd   Finance Minister Domenico Siniscalco has expressed satisfaction with the successful placement of the third part of Enel shares, the so called  #39;Enel 3 operation #39;."
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova kept  on course for a third successive WTA title on Saturday, beating  fellow Russian Elena Dementieva in the semi finals of the  Zurich Challenge."
World, Tens of thousands of people supporting opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko rallied in Ukraine's capital Saturday demanding that next week's presidential election be free and fair.
Sports, Boston was tingling with anticipation on  Saturday as the Red Sox prepared to host Game One of the World  Series against the St. Louis Cardinals and take a step toward  ridding themselves of a hex that has hung over the team for  eight decades.
Sports,"Former No. 1 tennis player Lleyton Hewitt has been left  quot;angry, embarrassed and devastated quot; after his split with fiancee Kim Clijsters of Belgium, the Sydney-based Sunday Telegraph has reported."
Sports,"This weekend the Nextel Cup heads into the second half of the Chase with a trip to Martinsville, the final short track on the schedule."
World," When the busload of campaign volunteers left Arlington, Mass., on Saturday to knock on doors in neighboring New Hampshire, Rep. Ed Markey was on it."
Sci/Tech," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger dedicated a pioneering hydrogen fueling station on Friday, calling it the first stop in a ""hydrogen highway"" that would someday stretch across the nation's most populous state as drivers switch to the cleaner burning fuel."
Sci/Tech," A keychain device that enables people to turn off TVs just about anywhere is flying off the shelves, its inventor says."
Sports," Marat Safin defeated Andre Agassi 6 3,  7 6 on Saturday to book a place in the Madrid Masters final  against Argentina's David Nalbandian."
World,Millions in the US have already cast their ballots under early vote programmes that could attract one in five.
World,"Pakistani troops in Waziristan begin a new search for Islamic militants, among them a former US detainee."
Sports, Michigan's defensive backs have bullied and beaten Purdue's receivers in three straight wins over the Boilermakers. The Boilermakers know that streak will continue Saturday if their high powered offense struggles again.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc., one of the largest online based companies said, it has bought out privately held e-mail search firm - Stata Labs. This is Yahoo #39;s move to compete against Microsoft and Google with their e-mail search functionalities."
Sports,"Pirtek Racing #39;s Marcos Ambrose won a fiery first race of the Gillette V8 Supercar Challenge at this year #39;s Lexmark Indy 300, clashing heavily with Kmart Racing #39;s young gun Rick Kelly both during and after the race on the Gold Coast today."
World,Suicide bombers have killed 20 members of Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces near a US marine base west of Baghdad and at a checkpoint to the north amid a spate of insurgent attacks across the country.
Sci/Tech,"A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying a US astronaut and two cosmonauts is set to return to Earth on Sunday, landing in darkness by parachute in the barren steppe of northern Kazakhstan."
Sci/Tech,"Less than a month after IBM claimed the world #39;s fastest computer crown from NEC, the Japanese company announced it is trying to win it back with a new supercomputer that will be available at the end of the year."
Sports,"Fourth seed David Nalbandian tamed the big-serve threat of Croatian Ivan Ljubicic 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to move into the final of the 2."
Sports,Rubens Barrichello continued his domination of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend by recording a new lap record in pre-qualifying. The Brazilian Ferrari star stopped the clock in just 1:09.
World," A car bomb exploded at a police station Saturday near a base in western Iraq used by US Marines, killing 10 Iraqi policemen and wounding 48 other people, officials said."
World," A suicide bomber blew himself up in Kabul's famous  quot;Chicken Street quot; shopping haunt, wounding up to seven people, including three foreign peacekeepers, in the boldest attack since the peaceful October 9 presidential election."
Business,"The dollar is poised to decline against the euro, creating its longest losing streak in almost a year, a Bloomberg News survey indicates."
Business,US stocks fell sharply as record oil prices and disappointing sales forecasts from Microsoft Corp. spurred losses in technology shares.
Business,The Italian Treasury has raised 7.5 billion euros (\$9.5 billion) from the sale of almost 20 percent of utility company Enel (ENEI.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer today sent out an invitation to press outlets to attend a special event next week. Steve Jobs, Bono and The Edge invite you to a special event."
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Paul Broadhurst carded a three-under 68 on Saturday to hold onto a share of the lead after the third round of the Open de Madrid."
World,"An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 and several aftershocks hit northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring more than 250 while knocking "
Sci/Tech,"It seems that Microsoft will release a Second Edition of Windows XP: If you thought that Service Pack 2 for Windows XP was the last of the big updates, think again."
Sports,"Decades before I could definitively identify the business end of a golf stick, I was a baseball player. Decades before I could definitively identify the business end of a golf stick, I was a baseball player."
World,"LONDON: The British and Irish governments called yesterday for the immediate release of Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped director of CARE International in Iraq, with London saying the videotape showing her crying was  quot;extremely distressing quot;."
World," On the campaign trail, belting out promises for the next four years, President Bush exudes confidence and optimism. Yet the reality of a second term is that Bush would be boxed in by many of the momentous decisions he made in the first."
Sci/Tech," Russia's lower house of parliament ratified the Kyoto Protocol on Friday, clearing the way for the long delayed climate change pact to come into force worldwide."
Business,World Economic Forum meets in New Delhi today to buy The Hot India Story. Foreign investors have poured a record \$7.3 billion into an economy fuelled by a city that is the countrys biggest global brand.
Sci/Tech,"Last summer, Yahoo! purchased e-mail company Oddpost and now it has acquired Bloomba which analysts compare to Microsoft #39;s Outlook e-mail program."
Sports," It?s been 86 years since the Boston Red Sox last won the World Series, but they still have a long way to go to vanquish the so called  #39;Curse of the Bambino."
World," PARIS (AP)   French Premier Jean Pierre Raffarin signed an order Saturday to extradite a leftist Italian fugitive who has been convicted of murder, an official statement said."
World,"At least four people were killed andmore than 200 others injured in a series of powerful earthquakes in northwestern Japan, mainly in the Niigata Prefecture, on Saturday evening."
World,"In the first admission of its kind, a senior Hamas official disclosed on Saturday that the movement has a number of factories in the Gaza Strip for manufacturing various types of weapons."
World," Suspected Algerian Islamic militants killed 16 people in the first attack on civilians since the start of the holy month of Ramadan, officials said on Saturday."
World, North Korea dismissed Secretary of State Colin Powell's Asian trip as pre U.S. election trickery Saturday and warned it will double its nuclear deterrent force if Washington persists in challenging the North's nuclear weapons programs.
Business,"Online travel agency ebookers succumbed to a 209m bid from American travel and real estate group Cendant yesterday in a move which will see founder, chairman and chief executive Dinesh Dhamija pocket more than 92m."
World, An Iraqi militant group said it beheaded  an Iraqi man it accused of collaborating with U.S. forces and  posted pictures of the killing on the Internet.
World," Six Tunisian doctors arrived in the West Bank on Saturday to examine Yasser Arafat, but aides dismissed Israeli media reports that the Palestinian president's health had deteriorated and said he had flu."
World," North Korea threatened on Saturday to double the size of its nuclear deterrent and the United States rejected its conditions for a resumption of talks, leaving the two nations in a dangerous stalemate."
World," US officials conducting an aggressive campaign to foil potential terrorist attacks ahead of the US election have reportedly found no specific, hard evidence of an election related terrorist plot."
World,Both campaigns have laid out plans for a barrage of visits and television advertisements in these key battlegrounds over the next 10 days.
Sci/Tech,A synchrotron acts like a gigantic microscope that generates intense beams of brilliant light to view the microstructure of materials.
Sports," World champion Michael Schumacher was involved in a high speed crash in practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The seven time world champion, who finished practice in second behind teammate "
Sports,EDINBURGH (AFP) - Welshman Joe Calzaghe successfully defended his World Boxing Organisation super-middleweight title for the 15th time with an unanimous points victory over Egypt #39;s Kabary Salem.
World,"A suicide bomber killed himself and a 12-year-old girl and wounded six people on a busy tourist street here on Saturday afternoon, apparently in an attempt to attack international peacekeepers."
World,"One of the key cadres of Ezz Eddine al-Qassam group, the military wing of the Hamas movement, was killed and another one was strongly injured in a mortar explosion."
Sports," Marat Safin defeated Andre Agassi 6 3,  7 6 in the Madrid Masters on Saturday with a powerful  performance that underlined his recent return to top form and  secured him a place in the final against David Nalbandian."
World, Interviews with dozens of former and current Iraqi officials by congressional investigators have produced new evidence that Saddam Hussein micro managed business deals under the U.N. oil for food program to maximize political influence with important foreign governments like Russia and neighboring Arab states.
World, Suicide bombers killed 20 members of  Iraq's fledgling security forces near a U.S. marine base west  of Baghdad and at a checkpoint north of the capital on Saturday  in a spate of guerrilla attacks across the country.
World," A soldier Sunday threatened to blow up a  site storing about 64 tons of munitions in eastern France,  leading to the evacuation of about 400 inhabitants of three  villages in the Marne region."
Sports,"Marat Safin played his best tennis in quite some time, beating Andre Agassi 6-3, 7-6 (4) Saturday to advance to the final of the Madrid Masters."
Sports,"Russia #39;s Maria Sharapova reacts after winning a point against Russia #39;s Elena Dementieva during their semi final match at the Swisscom Challenge Tennis Tournament in Zurich-Kloten, Switzerland, Saturday, Oct 23, 2004."
Sports,Don #39;t look for Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger to sit down for a drink after Sunday #39;s critical showdown between Man United and Arsenal.
Sports,French champions and Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon were held to a goalless draw at second from bottom Istres on Saturday. Lyon looked weary after their 3-1 Champions League win at Fenerbahce on Tuesday.
World," A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale and swarms of aftershocks rocked central Japan and the capital Tokyo on Saturday, killing at least eight people including four children, officials said."
World,Iraq #39;s interim government has resumed talks to pacify the western town of Falluja and avert a military assault on the rebel stronghold that has faced heavy US bombardment in recent days.
World," Suspected Islamic militants killed 16 people heading to a soccer match in a pre dawn ambush south of Algeria's capital Saturday  #151; the first bloodshed since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, an official statement said."
Business," Saboteurs have bombed two oil pipelines  transporting crude from northern and eastern Iraq to Baghdad's  Dora refinery, officials said on Saturday."
World,"Separatist militants have detonated a powerful landmine in Indian Kashmir killing eleven people, including nine soldiers in one of the biggest attacks in recent weeks, police say."
Sci/Tech, Vikram Kumar is hardly your typical tech chief executive. He shares a two bedroom apartment with a sister and a nephew and gets around town by bicycle or in a 20 year old Mercedes Benz.
Sports,"NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar is back. Now, the million dollar question: will his willow bite? All through Tendulkar #39;s 15-year career, he has barely missed five Tests and two of them have been in the current Test series against Australia."
World,"Japanese and US negotiators have agreed to resume limited US beef exports to Japan, but the timing remains uncertain. Beef trade was suspended, following the discovery of bovine spongiform "
World,"Manar TV reported that a Kurdish police commander, Taha Ahmed Omar, was assassinated in Arbil on Saturday. A number of Iraqi national guards accompanying British troops were injured when Iraqi guerrillas attacked them."
Sports, Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello aims to  shake off a decade long jinx after seizing pole position at his  home Brazilian Grand Prix for the second year in a row on  Saturday.
World," TOKAMACHI, Japan (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake and  strong aftershocks rocked northern Japan, killing at least six  people, injuring more than 500 while knocking out power and  phone services and forcing thousands to evacuate, media said."
Sports,World champion Michael Schumacher will lose ten grid positions on the Brazilian grand prix grid after crashing heavily in a shortened Saturday practice.
Sports,"Monaco, France (Sports Network) - Auxerre and its potent strike force of Benjani Mwaruwari and Bonaventure Kalou have a difficult challenge Sunday when they travel to Monaco for an important French Ligue 1 match."
World,The interim Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi refused to abide by the demands of the kidnappers of the British hostage Margaret Hassan who is threatened to be killed unless the British government withdraw its forces from Iraq.
World,"_ A suicide car bomber set off an explosion Saturday at a police station near a US Marine base in western Iraq, killing at least 16 policemen and wounding 40 other people, officials said."
World,A senior royal aide jumped to the defence of Prince Harry today and insisted he would not apologise for a scuffle outside a nightclub with a paparazzi photographer.
World,"ABUJA : A final group of rebel field commanders arrived from the wartorn western Sudanese province of Darfur, clearing the way for the start of formal peace negotiations with the Khartoum government."
World,Burma #39;s military junta has scrapped the office of military intelligence  quot;in the interests of peace and security quot;. As the generals in Rangoon sweep up pockets of resistance to last week #39;s internal 
World,"Over the last three decades, the number of Hispanics choosing ""some other race"" has surged rapidly, making it the Census Bureau's fastest growing racial category."
World, Pakistani tribesmen launched a house to house hunt for al Qaeda linked Islamic militants in a tribal region near the Afghan border on Saturday.
Sports," Lute Olson turned 70 last month, not that anyone would know it by looking at him or his basketball program. He remains a towering, imposing presence, in excellent physical shape thanks to regular workouts and brisk 70 minute walks each morning in the hills around his home. The white hair is still perfect. And the basketball talent keeps rolling in to Tucson."
Sports,Boston was tingling with anticipation on Saturday as the Red Sox prepared to host Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals and take a step toward ridding 
World,"A Taliban suicide fighter killed himself and wounded at least seven others, including three members of a NATO-led peacekeeping force, in a grenade attack on a busy shopping street in central Kabul."
Sports," Larry Brown didn't have much time to enjoy his first NBA title. After coaching the Detroit Pistons to a surprising victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Brown focused all his energy on getting the U.S. basketball team ready for the Olympics. Much to his dismay, the Americans came home with just a bronze medal."
World, U.S. and Japanese negotiators struck a deal Saturday to allow limited imports of American beef into Japan for the first time since Tokyo closed its billion dollar market last year over a mad cow disease scare.
World,Millions of children have poured into schools as country after country has made primary education free.
Business,Oil futures prices surged to new heights above \$55-abarrel on Friday as concerns about the global supply of heating oil persist ahead of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sports,"BOSTON : Baseball fans should forgive the St. Louis Cardinals for acting as the party poopers for the Boston Red Sox, who will try to snap an 86-year title drought by winning the 101st World Series."
World,"The past years have been very dreadful for the Israelis, even to the extent that Yitzhak Rabin himself hoped that he would wake up one day and find that the seas have swallowed him."
Business, Amazon.com Inc.'s  days as a hot shot dot com may be behind it as the Internet retailer's slowing growth makes its business suspiciously similar to that of its brick and mortar peers.
Business," Japan and the United States agreed on Saturday to resume imports of some American beef, halted since December after a case of mad cow disease in Washington state, but did not set a date for restarting trade."
Business," The Iraqi government plans to phase out slowly subsidies on basic products, such as oil and electricity, which comprise 50 percent of public spending, equal to 15 billion dollars, the planning minister said."
Sports,"Barcelona romped ten points clear of arch-rivals Real Madrid, who travel to Villarreal on Sunday. The victory 4-0 against Malaga, Barca #39;s seventh in seven home games this season."
Business," Amazon.com Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMZN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMZN.O</A> days as a  hot shot dot com may be behind it as the Internet retailer's  slowing growth makes its business suspiciously similar to that  of its brick and mortar peers."
Sports," SOELDEN, Austria (Reuters) - Sweden's Anja Paerson picked  up where she left off last season with a victory in the giant  slalom which opened the new Alpine ski World Cup campaign  Saturday."
Sports,Eidur Gudjohnsen hit his first ever hat-trick as Chelsea overcame their striker problems to crush Blackburn Rovers 4-0 and keep hot on the tails of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
World,"A series of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks rattled northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 700 as buildings crumbled, a "
Business,"Cola #39;s worldwide sales volume barely budged in the third quarter, while profits tumbled 24 percent. With those results, new Chairman and Chief Executive E. Neville Isdell was left to reiterate what he #39;s "
Sports,LONDON : Eidur Gudjohnsen #39;s first hat-trick in English football put the smile back on the face of Jose Mourinho and fired Chelsea to 4-0 win over struggling Blackburn.
Sports,"SOLDEN, Austria : Favourite Anja Paerson of Sweden won the season-opening women #39;s World Cup giant slalom. The overall World Cup holder clocked 2min 25."
World,"President Bush used his weekly radio address Saturday to urge passage of recommendations by the 9/11 commission, so he can sign them into law by Election Day."
World,  The African Union urged a four day postponement of peace talks over Sudan #39;s Darfur region Thursday after a transport mix up left delegates stranded across the continent.
Sports,Eidur Gudjohnsen scored a hat trick Saturday to help Chelsea beat Blackburn 4-0 in the Premier League and close the gap to league-leading Arsenal to two points.
World,"Firefighters are seen on the roof of a destroyed house after powerful earthquakes at Ojiya, northwestern Japan, Saturday, October 23, 2004."
World,AN Iraqi militant group has posted a video on its website showing the beheading of a man it accused of being a spy recruited by US forces in the northern city of Mosul.
Business,"Amazon.com Inc. #39;s (AMZN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) days as a hot-shot dot-com may be behind it as the Internet retailer #39;s slowing growth makes its business suspiciously "
Sports,"HEMPSTEAD, NY - Herman Edwards had words of advice for Yankees #39; fans feeling sorry for themselves or angry at their team for blowing their 3-0 ALCS lead to the Boston Red Sox."
World,"INSURGENTS in Iraq have killed at least 11 police and national guardsmen in two suicide car bombings, while a roadside bomb in Baghdad has wounded six US soldiers."
World,"After months of bullying and subterfuge to keep his contentious Gaza withdrawal plan alive, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is hoping for solid approval in Israel #39;s parliament to finally give it the legitimacy it needs."
World,"A militant group in Iraq, the Armyof Ansar al-Sunna, said in a statement on its website on Saturdayit beheaded an Iraqi man it accused of collaborating with USforces."
Sports, Anthony Davis rushed for two touchdowns and No. 6 Wisconsin beat Northwestern 24 12 Saturday with star defensive end Erasmus James and his pass rushing partner Jonathan Welsh on the sideline.
Sports," Iowa held Penn State's offense scoreless, making Kyle Schlicher's two first half field goals stand up for a 6 4 victory on Saturday."
Sports," Jayson Williams, acquitted in April of aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of a limousine driver, worked out with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,A UK team is developing a way to use mobile phones to make lives of diabetics easier.
World," A powerful earthquake and strong  aftershocks rocked northern Japan, killing at least 10 people,  injuring more than 500 and knocking out power and phone  services, media said."
World,"Somalia's new president  asks the African Union to send 20,000 peacekeepers to secure the country."
World,"As President Bush stumped through the 2000 battleground state of Florida, Senator John Kerry sought to expand turnout among the growing Hispanic population in the Southwest."
World," Tens of thousands of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko took to the streets of Kiev, a week before the poll, to demand free and fair elections in this former Soviet state after a tense campaign marred by incidents."
Sci/Tech, Amazon.com Inc.'s  days as a hot shot dot com may be behind it as the Internet retailer's slowing growth makes its business suspiciously similar to that of its brick and mortar peers.
World," TORONTO (CP)   The much maligned pit bull was celebrated by animal lovers in front of the legislature in Toronto on Saturday, in reaction to a call by Ontario's attorney general to ban the breed."
World," The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to place independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader on the ballot in Pennsylvania, upholding a state court finding of flawed signatures on voter petition sheets."
Sports," MADISON, Wisconsin (Sports Network) - Anthony Davis ran for  122 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 6 Wisconsin over  Northwestern, 24-12, to celebrate Homecoming weekend at Camp  Randall Stadium."
Sports," COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Troy Smith threw for 161  yards and two touchdowns, leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to a  commanding 30-7 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers in Big Ten  action from Ohio Stadium."
World," Two weeks after denying he knew anything about it, the campaign manager for a Democratic congressional candidate has admitted having someone obtain public records on the Republican opponent."
Business,"The US economy has pulled out of a midyear pause and should grow well for the rest of 2004, Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies said on Saturday, adding that "
Sci/Tech,It may take much longer than scientists have thought for violent turbulence to turn grains of space dust into new planets. A NASA telescope recently discovered evidence that 
Sci/Tech,"Problems with switches aboard NASA #39;s Genesis solar probe may have kept its parachute from opening, which led to the craft #39;s crash-landing in the Utah desert, the US space agency said."
Sci/Tech,"Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has begun developing a chip that could bring television shows to mobile phone screens in three years."
Sports,"ZURICH, Oct. 23. - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova set up an all-Russian semi-final clash with third seed Elena Dementieva after defeating Venus Williams 6-3, 6-4 at the 1.3 million-dollar WTA event in Zurich."
Sports,"MADISON, Wis. Sixth-ranked Wisconsin is 8-and-0 for the fourth time in 115 years of football. Anthony Davis rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries as the Badgers beat Northwestern 24-to-12."
Sports,"MUMBAI, OCTOBER 23: The suspense is over. Sachin Tendulkar is fit and will play in the Nagpur Test. The much-talked about tennis elbow has healed and after seeing Tendulkars 30-minute batting stint "
Sports,"Jayson Williams, acquitted in April of aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of a limousine driver, worked out with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday."
World,"A suicide attacker has detonated grenades on a commercial street in Kabul city centre, killing himself and injuring seven other people, including three foreign peacekeepers, officials said."
World,"A BARRAGE of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks has thundered across northern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking down buildings and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes for safety."
World," Presidents Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva of Brazil, Nestor Kirchner of Argentina and Sam Nujoma of Namibia are among the heads of state who have sent get well wishes to Fidel Castro since he broke his kneecap and arm in a fall, official media reported Saturday."
World," Afghanistan's presidential vote count passed the 80 percent mark with Hamid Karzai holding on to his clear majority, but any potential celebrations were cut short by a Taliban suicide bomb in Kabul."
World, President Bush and Democrat John Kerry kept up the offensive in swing states on Saturday as the presidential race remained deadlocked in the polls with 10 days to go until Election Day.
World,"Remains after explosion are seen at the place where a suicide attacker hit Chicken street in downtown Kabul on Saturday, Oct. 23. 2004."
World,coming after last week #39;s purge of Prime Minister Khin Nyunt cast doubts over the process. seven-step  quot;roadmap to democracy quot; unveiled by the ousted prime minister last year.
World,Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday his country would not pass on sensitive technologies to other countries.  quot;India will not be the source of proliferation 
Sports," Darren Fichardt had four birdies in a five hole stretch on the way to a 4 under 67 Saturday, grabbing a share of the lead with Paul Broadhurst after the third round of the Madrid Open."
Sports,"Ferraris Brazilian driver delighted his supporters with a pole position at his home race. At Renault, things seem low-key but the team is optimistic."
Sports, Sylvester Croom's first big win for Mississippi State sent Florida to a new low under coach Ron Zook. Jerious Norwood's 37 yard touchdown run with 32 seconds remaining lifted Mississippi State to a 38 31 upset of the 20th ranked Gators on Saturday.
World, The spiritual leader of Israel's  influential Shas party ordered its 11 lawmakers on Saturday to  vote against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw  from the Gaza Strip.
Sports,Eleanor Roosevelt's Derrick Williams and his family have noticed that the recruiting process has changed significantly in the past decade because of the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"ARKALYK, Kazakhstan Oct 23, 2004 - A US-Russian crew spent its last scheduled day on the International Space Station on Saturday, saying goodbyes to their replacements and catching up on sleep ahead of a 3 1/2 hour ride back to Earth strapped inside "
Sports,"Madison, WI (Sports Network) - Anthony Davis ran for 122 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 6 Wisconsin over Northwestern, 24-12, to celebrate Homecoming weekend at Camp Randall Stadium."
Sports,NEW DELHI: India #39;s leading batsman Sachin Tendulkar is set to return for the third cricket test against Australia in Nagpur after coming through a fitness check yesterday.
Sports,"COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Troy Smith threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to a commanding 30-7 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers in Big Ten action from Ohio Stadium."
World,"A series of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks rattled northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 700 as buildings crumbled, two trains were derailed and roadways were torn apart."
World,"BAGHDAD/FALLUJA, OCT 23: A suicide car bomb exploded near a US marine base in western Iraq on Saturday, killing 16 Iraqi policemen and wounding up to 40."
World, The spiritual leader of Israel's influential Shas party ordered its 11 lawmakers on Saturday to vote against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.
World," Germany's top literature prize was awarded to Wilhelm Genazino, 61, the German academy of language and poetry said in Darmstadt."
Sports," Jason White threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns against a defense geared up to stop Adrian Peterson, and No. 2 Oklahoma defeated Kansas 41 10 on Saturday."
Sports,Kenyon Martin said he felt unappreciated because the Nets never made him an offer when he came a free agent this summer.
Business,"Oil prices climbed Friday, closing above \$55 a barrel for the first time, on worries that supplies will be stretched thin this winter while demand from China remains solid."
Business,"Do darlings Google, Yahoo and eBay, at or near 52-week highs, deserve those lofty prices? NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Are we seeing a return to irrational exuberance for Internet stocks?"
Business,The federal government says they have a plan to do business more efficiently but that could mean job losses for those working in Ottawa.
Sports,Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova had to fight off a strong challenge from Daniela Hantuchova before reaching the quarter-finals of the \$1.
Sports,"STARKVILLE, Mississippi (Sports Network) - Jerious Norwood #39;s 37-yard touchdown run with 32 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter lifted Mississippi State to a shocking 38-31 victory over 20th-ranked Florida."
Sports,A troupe of models streamed on to the court of the Madrid Masters tennis tournament today - and into the centre of a controversy about whether they were trivialising the competition.
World,"Several powerful earthquakes rattled northwestern Japan over a span of two hours Saturday, toppling and setting alight homes, causing blackouts, cutting water and gas services and derailing a bullet train."
Business,"Shares of Google Inc. rose as much as 20 percent on Friday, to trade at more than twice the level of it cut-price IPO, after the "
Sports,"DURHAM, North Carolina (Sports Network) - Alvin Pearman ran for 223 yards and a touchdown on 38 carries and Wali Lundy added two touchdown runs to lead 14th-ranked Virginia to a 37-16 win over Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference at Wallace Wade Stadium."
Sports,"Joseph Dorsey Jr., a boxer who won a 1957 fight against Louisiana #39;s law banning interracial bouts, has died. He was 69. Dorsey died at his New Orleans home on Wednesday, DW Rhodes Funeral Home said."
World, A major thorn in the side of Israeli Egyptian relations was removed after Cairo freed an Israeli Druze jailed seven years ago for spying and the Jewish state released six Egyptian students.
Sci/Tech," A federal judge has ordered a man known as the ""Spam King"" to disable so called spyware programs that infiltrate people's computers, track their Internet use and flood them with pop up advertising."
World," European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana flew into the Sudanese capital where he was expected to discuss the conflict in Darfur, amid international pressure on Khartoum over the rebellion there."
World," With three months left before a landmark election, a group of hard line Sunni Muslim clerics may hold the key to Iraq's future."
Sci/Tech,"The modern PC is a marvel, a machine that lets an ordinary person with little training create a document, check its spelling, dress it up with graphics, send it electronically to someone across the globe - and then save it accidentally into some dark "
Sports,Mississippi State #39;s victory over 20th-ranked Florida -- easily the biggest upset of the 2004 season -- signaled the beginning of a bright future for first-year Bulldogs coach Sylvester Croom and the beginning of the end for third-year Gators head man Ron 
Sports," Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith threw for two touchdowns, Antonio Pittman rushed for one touchdown and kicker Mike Nugent converted three field goal tries to lead the Buckeyes to a 30 7 victory over Indiana Saturday in front of 104,538 "
World,"The Iraqi husband of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan has pleaded with her captors to release her.  quot;I beg you, in the name of Islam and Arabism, while we are in the holiest Islamic month, to return my "
World,Secretary of State Colin L. Powell on Saturday rejected North Korea #39;s latest demand that the United States drop its  quot;hostile quot; policy toward that nation and agree to other 
Sports,"The Renault F1 Teams Spanish driver may only be starting eighth, but he is bullish about his chances in tomorrows Brazilian Grand Prix."
Sports, Tracy McGrady insists Orlando Magic general manager John Weisbrod was transferring blame by saying players failed to take responsibility for an abysmal season.
Business,_ A jury has ruled that Union Carbide was not fraudulent in how it sold asbestos for use by Kelly-Moore Paints in its interior finishing products.
Sci/Tech,KOREAN giant Samsung Electronics said it had developed the world #39;s first handphone equipped with a state of the art five-megapixel camera.
Sports,"All eyes were on Champ Car title protagonists Sebastien Bourdais and Bruno Junqueira during qualifying for Sunday #39;s Lexmark Indy 300 but, despite the watchful gaze of a record 85,741 fans, a man who knows every inch of the 2.795-mile Surfers Paradise "
Sports,"NCAAF FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL --- -- NORTHWESTERN 0 0 6 6 12 WISCONSIN (7) 3 14 7 0 24 FINAL SCORING SUMMARY 1ST QUARTER: WISCONSIN - FG, MIKE ALLEN 29 YD, 9:25."
Sci/Tech,"Russian and US crew members begin their return to Earth, leaving two men on the International Space station."
Business,"CARLSBAD ---- Legoland California, the North County amusement park based on children #39;s building blocks, and its three sister theme parks in Europe could be sold or transferred out of the Lego company, according to a statement from Legoland officials."
Sci/Tech,"ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - The Soyuz spacecraft carrying a US-Russian crew pulled away from the international space station early Sunday, ending a six-month mission in orbit and starting a fast journey back to Earth."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and watch maker Swatch are offering a new line of wireless data watches, the companies said Wednesday, bringing the era of Dick Tracy wristwatch radios one step closer."
Sports,"  The hometown favorite won the pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix, after the seven time world champion crashed during practice."
World,Iran has not accepted a proposal of the European Union (EU) to trade nuclear technology with its uranium enrichment program.  quot;It is just at the initial stage.
World," Four gunmen abducted three U.S. citizens on a rural highway in southern Mexico, shot and killed two of them and left the third  #151; a pregnant woman  #151; bound and gagged, authorities said Saturday."
World," TOKYO (CP)   U.S. and Japanese negotiators struck a deal Saturday to allow  limited imports of U.S. beef into Japan but a Canadian beef industry spokesman called it a rehash of previous agreements and ""election hype."""
World, English Premiership strugglers Crystal Palace were hit by a killer last minute goal as they went down 1 0 to fellow Londoners Charlton.
Business,"DETROIT The Detroit City Council has passed a modified version of its controversial plan for a black business district. In doing so, they #39;ve repealed a provision that loans go only to blacks."
Sports," Eric Pegram kicked a 19 yard field goal in overtime and Lee Foliaki recovered a fumble on the next possession, giving No. 17 Texas A amp;M a 29 26 victory over Colorado on Saturday."
World,Tens of thousands march in a tense Kiev in support for the opposition ahead of next weekend's election.
World,"One day before the 40th anniversary of Zambian independence from colonial rule, Zambia #39;s government publicly apologized Saturday to its founding father, Kenneth "
Sports,"Even-mannered and analytical possibly to a fault, the word just fits Bill Snyder. It #39;s more than just Snyder #39;s goal for the Kansas State offense."
Sports,Tracy McGrady feels that Orlando general manager John Weisbrod was saddling the new Houston guard with most of the blame for the Magic's terrible showing last season.
Business,"On social and economic policy, President Bush and Senator John Kerry present a philosophical contrast that is one of the starkest in modern presidential campaigns."
Sports,"India #39;s star batsman Sachin Tendulkar was Saturday declared fit for next week #39;s third cricket test against Australia after recovering from an elbow injury, news reports said."
Sports,"Michael Owen scored his first Spanish league goal Saturday to lead Real Madrid over defending champion Valencia 1-0. Owen, who scored the match-winner in the seventh minute, got his first "
Sports,Opener Sanath Jayasuriya hit an epic double hundred yesterday to put Sri Lanka in command after four days of the first Test against Pakistan at the Iqbal Stadium.
World," Aftershocks kept striking northern  Japan on Sunday, hours after a powerful earthquake killed at  least 14 people, injured more than 700 and knocked out power  and phone services to at least 278,000 homes."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as early as next week, a source familiar with the matter said Friday."
Sports,Michael Owen proved to be Real Madrid #39;s match-winner for the second time in a week as he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Valencia at the Bernabeu.
Sports,Tom Lehman shot a five-under-par 67 on Saturday to join Briny Baird at the top of the leaderboard after the third round of the Funai Classic.
Sports,Paul Peterson threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez with 54 seconds left to give Boston College a 24-23 victory over No.
Sports," Juventus stretched its lead in the Italian Serie A on Saturday with a 3 0 win over Siena. Del Piero put his side on the scoreboard in the 53rd minute when the Siena keeper, Marco "
World,"An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, and a series of aftershocks rocked central Japan on Saturday, killing at least 10 people including four children, officials and reports said."
World,"CAIRO, Oct 23 (AFP) -- Ten people were killed on Saturday when the Sudanese air force attacked a town in the south of the strife-torn Darfur region, a spokesman for the rebel Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) said."
World,"Haiti #39;s interim leader castigated the world Saturday, saying it has sent too few troops to prevent the kind of violence that killed at least 55 people in two weeks and then used the insecurity as an excuse that is delaying "
Sci/Tech," Thomas Handwerker leans close to a young orchid, just over from China, to inspect its deep green leaves. He knows exactly where a long, flowery spindle will sprout. He's a career horticulturist, but he doesn't know a thing about growing phalaenopsis orchids. Handwerker is counting on farmers along the eastern shore region of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia to do the work of cultivating this brood of 30,000 orchids."
Sports, Steve McNair was put on the inactive list by the Tennessee Titans before Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Sports,Tom Lehma's 5-under 67 on Saturday leaves him tied for the Funai Classic lead as he gets a third chance in as many weeks to end a five-year winning drought.
Sports," Many fans think it wasn't just the clutch hitting of David Ortiz, the gallant performance of Curt Schilling or the collective effort of the bullpen that propelled the Boston Red Sox to their first World Series berth in nearly two decades."
Business, The record price of oil has ruled Wall Street for months now and next week investors will get a close look at just who has profited the most from black gold's big run.
Sci/Tech,"When Apple first launched its G5 computers, some disputed its claim to be the fastest personal computer in world. Faster computers may well be on the market now, but few wield their power "
Sports,"He knows there is silverware inside somewhere, but the combination to the lock eludes him. Sir Alex Ferguson has been tinkering with different permutations for so long that nobody can now predict how Manchester "
Sports,"SRI LANKA, thanks to a double-century of growing ferocity by Sanath Jayasuriya and Dilhara Fernandos four-wicket burst, tightened their grip on the opening Test against Pakistan in Faisalabad."
World,"Henry Charles Albert David (that #39;s Sir to you, and Harry to the press) is a very angry young man. He has been hunted down by a new breed of press photographer and riled by accusations of cheating in his A-levels."
World,"The decisions on the disengagement plan to be made by the cabinet today and the Knesset on Tuesday may be essential steps, but they still will not ensure its implementation."
Business,"Oracle Corp has reiterated that its stalled merger with PeopleSoft Inc is not the only acquisition opportunity it is considering, and said that talks with other potential targets are already in progress."
Business,"JEDDAH, 24 October 2004 - War-shattered Iraq, which will certainly benefit from a peaceful situation like any other country, has great potential for growth."
Sci/Tech,"TITAN, the most mysterious of Saturns moons, could surrender many of its secrets when the Cassini space probe makes its closest-ever approach this week."
Sci/Tech, Texas Instruments is to bring live digital television broadcasts to mobile phones for the first time in a development that it claims could revolutionise the industry.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Oct 23: The United Nations would not train judges and prosecutors for a special Iraqi tribunal created to try former Iraqi leaders because it has no mandate to impose death "
World,What happened in the National Assembly on October 22 was unsavoury but expected. Yet there is one good reason for wanting to comment on the proceedings of the house that day: General Pervez Musharrafs constant 
Sports, Colombians are ecstatic that two of their countrymen are in the World Series  #151; a first for a nation better known for drug trafficking and its long running guerrilla war than baseball players.
Sports, Xavier Beitia kicked a 22 yard field goal with 1:03 to play to help No. 5 Florida State pull off a surprisingly close 20 17 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday.
Sports,"The Formula One season ends at the Brazilian Grand Prix at So Paulo today, and there is still no doubt who is the best driver in the world."
Sports,"LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (CP) - Tom Lehman and Briny Baird are tied for the lead, and Stephen Ames of Calgary is only four shots behind going into the final round of the Funai Classic golf tournament."
Sports,Jason Ricks kicked a 28-yard field goal with 55 seconds left and No. 22 Oklahoma State rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Missouri 20-17 on Saturday.
World,"Interim Haitiam Prime Minister Gerard Latortue speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct.23, 2004."
World," PRISTINA, Serbia and Montenegro (Reuters) - Kosovo counted  votes for a new parliament on Sunday after an election that  exposed Albanian apathy and defiance from the Serb minority in  a province taken over by the United Nations five years ago."
World,"HAVANA: President Fidel Castro, recovering from a fall that broke his kneecap and an arm, has received get-well wishes from the leaders around the globe, state media reported Saturday."
Sci/Tech," The Soyuz spacecraft carrying a U.S. Russian crew pulled away from the international space station Saturday evening, ending a six month mission in orbit and starting a fast journey back to Earth."
Business,"EADS is targeting \$10 billion in defense and security sales in the United States, its top managers said on Thursday, setting an ambitious goal for the European aerospace giant as it looks to crack the world #39;s richest defense market."
Sports,Xavier Beitia kicks a 22-yard field goal with 1:03 to play to help No. 5 Florida State pull off a surprisingly close 20-17 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday.
World, A federal appeals court on Saturday reversed a lower court's ruling that Ohio voters could cast provisional ballots on Election Day anywhere in the county in which they are registered.
World," Two small private aircraft violated restricted air space Saturday over two of President Bush's campaign rallies in central Florida, authorities said."
Business,Colas agreement with the European Union is the first sign that new chief executive Neville Isdells painfully slow reform of the company may at last be getting under way.
World,"YANGON: Myanmar has pledged to adhere to its roadmap to democracy and draft constitution timeframe, media reported on Saturday, despite the sacking and arrest of the nations former premier who was seen as the key architect of the plan."
World,Senior military officers have threatened to leave the Israeli army in protest at Ariel Sharon #39;s proposals for disengagement from Gaza.
Sci/Tech,"THE Russian and US crew of the International Space Station were due to land back on earth in the early hours of this morning. The astronauts were set to hurtle back to Earth inside a Russian space capsule, ending their six-month mission."
Sports,"ASK a Democrat in Massachusetts whether he would rather see John Kerry win the presidency or the Boston Red Sox take their first World Series since 1918, and chances are the answer will be easy."
Sports,"The boy wonder halted the Gunners #39; last long unbeaten run. Can he do it again? IT REALLY all began for Wayne Rooney in the gloaming of the early evening of October 19th, 2002."
Sports,"AS the 2004 season headed into the final lap, farce and boredom were still vying for supremacy, but with the kind of audacious over-taking manoeuvre fans would love to witness on the track, farce darted into the lead to take the chequered flag."
Sports,World number one and defending champion Vijay Singh was stalking joint leaders Tom Lehman and Briny Baird after the third round of the \$4.
Sports,Motorsport.com. Jeff Gordon is a handicapped man on Sunday. All of his experience at one of Gordon #39;s best tracks has been wiped out by the repaving of Martinsville Speedway.
World," A Tunisian medical team examined Yasser Arafat in the West Bank on Saturday, but aides dismissed Israeli media reports that the Palestinian president's health had deteriorated and said he had flu."
World,"Strong aftershocks rocked northern Japan on Sunday, after a barrage of powerful quakes jolted the region the day before, killing at least 14 people and toppling buildings."
Business,Medinol and former partner Boston Scientific Corp. (BSC) both responded positively over the weekend to a US court decision that the two former partners should go to trial to solve a case which could involve as much as \$1.5 billion in payments for damages.
Business,An association of US textile importers and retailers says it has filed a lawsuit to stop the US Commerce Department from considering import quotas on Chinese products sought by textile manufacturers.
Sports,"With Affection comes from off the pace to pass tiring leaders and gallop to an easy victory Saturday in the \$50,000 Japan Racing Association Handicap on the turf at Pimlico."
Sports,"Michigan hands Purdue its second straight home loss, 16-14, behind freshman running back Michael Hart who gains 206 yards on the ground."
World,"Two Islamic Jihad militants are killed in an Israeli air raid in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials say."
Business,"Global oil prices boomed on Wednesday, spreading fear that energy prices will restrain economic activity, as traders worried about a heating oil supply crunch in the American winter."
Business,Observing the financial juggernaut that is Citigroup is a bit like sitting down to watch the local TV news in a typical big American city.
Sports,"Argentine David Nalbandian entered the Madrid Master final on Saturday, scoring 6-4 and 6-4 victory over Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia."
Sports,Substitute Diego Tristan headed in a late equalizer Saturday to earn Deportivo La Coruna a 1-1 draw with Malaga in the eighth round of the Spanish league.
Sports,"The pitches for the first two Tests of the India-Australia series have been accurately described as sheep in wolf #39;s clothing. Now, with the caravan moving to Nagpur in central India, there is talk of a green top."
Sports,"he Florida Gators were upset 38-31 by Mississippi State, who entered the game with a 1-5 record, including a loss to Div-IAA Maine."
Sports,It #39;s the unwritten rule of sports. A starter who has to sit out games because of an injury should return to the lineup once healthy.
Sports," Andrew Walter threw for 415 yards and six touchdown passes, two in a wild fourth quarter rally, to lead No. 21 Arizona State to a 48 42 victory over UCLA on Saturday."
Sports," Texas' Cedric Benson became the sixth player in NCAA Division I history to rush for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons Saturday night."
World,British security officials hunting for Margaret Hassan are trying to contact the intermediary who acted as the conduit with Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s group during the kidnapping of Kenneth Bigley.
World,Trade talks on lifting the Japanese ban on US beef ended in Tokyo Saturday with some progress and pledges to talk again. A source close to the talks said the two sides reached 
Business,"Riding on a  quot;crest quot; of high economic growth, India is poised to clock 7-8 per cent GDP growth on a sustained basis in the next 10 years driven mainly by galloping trade, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said today."
World," A Soyuz space capsule made a soft landing in the steppes on Kazakhstan early on Sunday, bringing a U.S. Russian space trio back to earth from the International Space Station."
World, More than 650 politicians and intellectuals vowed Saturday to push for a constitutional amendment to stop Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak from serving another term in office
Business," Analysts will wade through the flood of  revisions to financial data that Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A>  is expected to unleash next week looking not so much for  insights into its past, but for clues to its future."
Sci/Tech," Brazil successfully launched its first rocket into space, 14 months after a devastating accident that killed 21 space agency employees and damaged the reputation of the country's space program."
World," Aftershocks kept striking northern Japan on Sunday, hours after a powerful earthquake killed at least 16 people, collapsing houses and triggering a landslide which devastated a village."
Business,"Record-setting natural gas and oil prices are teaming up to create a winter of discontent for many households. With crude oil breaking \$50 a barrel and continuing to climb, it is time to consider how to offset "
Sports,"Bill Nicholson, widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of the 20th century and the first to win the league and FA Cup double in modern times, has died aged 85 after a long illness."
Sports,"SONOMA, California (Ticker) - It wasn #39;t pretty, but it was enough to stay atop the leaderboard. Tom Kite increased his lead at the \$2."
Sports,"Australia #39;s captain, Darren Lockyer, inspired them to a Tri-Nations victory over New Zealand at the second attempt, but they had to lift their game in the second half at a packed Loftus Road."
Business,"In order to take the top job as Disney, Robert A. Iger, the companys president, must walk a fine line between stating his accomplishments and appearing to engage in an unseemly campaign for the job."
Business,"Aaron M. Feuestein, a corporate folk hero who paid workers out of his own pocket during a rough patch, wants to buy his old company back. A storybook ending, right? Not quite."
Business,A new fund is the first exchange-traded fund listed in the United States to focus exclusively on mainland Chinese companies.
Business,The economic cost of the Iraq war may be larger than what has actually been spent directly on the war.
Sci/Tech, A Soyuz capsule carrying a U.S. Russian crew back to Earth following six months at the international space station hurtled through the Earth's atmosphere and landed safely and on target in Kazakhstan Saturday evening.
Sports,"Alvin Pearman runs for a career-high 223 yards and a touchdown Saturday, and No. 14 Virginia piles up 511 yards of offense in a 37-16 win over Duke."
Sci/Tech,"The FCC approved rules for transmitting broadband over power lines, providing a way for high-speed Internet access to be delivered through home electrical outlets."
Sci/Tech,A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying a US-Russian crew back to Earth following six months at the international space station hurtled through the Earth #39;s atmosphere and landed in Kazakhstan Saturday evening.
Sci/Tech,"Garabito writes  quot;Scientists at the University of Florida made a living  #39;brain #39; by extracting 25,000 neurons from a rat #39;s brain and culturing them inside a glass dish."
Sports,"Larry Walker laced a one-out double to right field, but was left on second base as Tim Wakefield managed to baffle the rest of the Cardinals and get out of the first inning unscathed."
Sports,"Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) - Tom Kite battled heavy rain and cold temperatures on Saturday to shoot an even-par 72 and take the third-round lead of the Champions Tour #39;s season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship."
Sports,"WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana (Sports Network) - Garrett Rivas kicked a 35-yard field goal with 2:45 left in the fourth quarter to lead 13th-ranked Michigan to a 16-14 win over No."
Sports,"Australian tennis player Alicia Molik reached the final of the Zurich Challenge in Switzerland overnight with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over local favourite and 10th seed Patty Schnyder."
Sports,World number one Vijay Singh has moved to within striking distance of joint third-round leaders Tom Lehman and Briny Baird at the Funai Classic.
World,"KABUL: A suicide bomber struck a famous Kabul shopping strip yesterday, killing a young Afghan bookseller and wounding nine people, including three members of a NATO-led peacekeeping force."
World,"Tens of thousands of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchencko have rallied in the streets of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, to demand next week #39;s elections are free and fair."
Sci/Tech,"Even his biggest fans might see Steven P. Jobs, Apple Computer's chief executive, as a brilliant dunce."
Sci/Tech,An estimated half-million people make a full- or part-time living by auctioning everything from macram to Maseratis on the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"On-line customization was a slow starter in the 1990's. But as technology has improved, so has the variety."
Sci/Tech," A federal judge has ordered a man known as the ""Spam King"" to disable so called spyware programs that infiltrate people's computers, track their Internet use and flood them with pop up advertising."
World," Afghanistan's presidential vote count neared its end with Hamid Karzai edging closer to victory, but a weekend suicide blast in Kabul offered a deadly reminder of the dangers facing the war weary nation."
Sports," WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Sports Network) - Xavier  Beitia's 22-yard field goal with 1:03 left to play lifted  fifth-ranked Florida State to a 20-17 victory over Atlantic  Coast Conference rival Wake Forest at Groves Stadium."
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan #39;s age and length of tenure must be taking its toll on his thinking processes and memory.
Sports,"Curt Schilling has the heart of lion but only one good ankle, which makes him think he could be seeing more bunts than usual Sunday night when he faces the St."
World,The European Union says it will contribute \$100 million to an African force in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said during a visit to Ethiopia Saturday the 
World," A purported Taliban militant who set off grenades strapped to his body on a bustling Kabul shopping street killed an American woman and wounded several others Saturday, including three NATO soldiers, officials and family members said."
Sports,"Nineteen-year-old Salomon Kalou scored with four minutes remaining to give Feyenoord Rotterdam a 2-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen on Sunday, keeping it in fourth place in the Dutch first division, 11 points behind Eredivisie leader PSV "
Business,"Won \$1.35 trillion in tax cuts for all income levels in 2001, a \$96-billion stimulus package in 2002 and a \$330-billion package in 2003 -- half of what he sought."
Business,"The soaring price of crude oil has become a risk for the world economy and will have a visible impact over growth next year, said International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato."
Sci/Tech,"A Soyuz capsule made a soft landing in complete darkness in the steppes of Kazakhstan early on Sunday, bringing a US-Russian space trio back to Earth from the International Space Station."
Sports," David Ortiz slugged a three run homer during a four run first inning, and the Boston Red Sox held a 7 2 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals after three innings of Game One of the 2004 World Series."
Sports,Marat Safin ended the 34-year-old Andre Agassi #39;s run at the Madrid Masters yesterday and put further pressure on Tim Henman in the battle for qualification for the Masters Cup in Houston next month.
Sci/Tech," Glaciers in the Antarctic and in Greenland are melting much faster than expected, and the fastest moving glacier in the world has doubled its speed."
World," OJIYA, Japan (AP)   Military helicopters evacuated earthquake victims from a wrecked village and traumatized residents huddled in shelters and salvaged belongings from flattened homes Sunday in the aftermath of a string of earthquakes in northern Japan that killed at least 16 people and injured a reported 900 others."
Business,WASHINGTON (Dow Jones/AP) - Financial services giant Citigroup says the Securities and Exchange Commission is considering recommending charges against two of its former employees and a current worker.
Business,"State insurance commissioners and the Securities and Exchange Commission joined an ever-widening probe of the insurance industry. Much of the focus remains on Marsh  amp; McLennan , the world #39;s largest insurance "
World," Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday to protest against the war in Chechnya, an action that coincided with the second anniversary of the seizure of a crowded Moscow theater by Chechen rebels."
Sci/Tech,"ARKALYK, KAZAKHSTAN - Russia #39;s Soyuz TMA-4 capsule returned safely home early Sunday morning following a six-month stay at the international space station."
World,A series of powerful earthquakes rocked northwestern Japan within minutes of each other on Saturday leaving 13 dead and over 700 injured.
Sci/Tech,Nanotechnology is confronting the U.S. with a familiar problem - assessing claims of innovation that do not match up neatly with the way patent examiners are trained to categorize them.
Sci/Tech,"As the first star-driven film to cross completely over to the digital domain, ""The Polar Express"" might change the way movies are made and seen."
Business,In hindsight it is becoming clear that the strong economic growth over the past two years depended on bringing in large quantities of capital from the rest of the world.
Business,"When you look at Sirius, the Dog Star, you #39;re actually seeing light that left the star 8.6 years ago. In the meantime, the star could have burst into a supernova or run off chasing the gargantuan Ford Galaxy."
Sci/Tech,"If you can #39;t bear the thought of having to leave the bar before the end of the scoreless match during the next World Cup, or if you simply can #39;t miss today #39;s Oprah Winfrey television show, plan on picking up a new mobile phone with Texas Instruments "
Sports,Ohio State coach Jim Tressel isn #39;t sure how long Lydell Ross will be suspended from the team after the starting tailback got into trouble at a local strip club.
Sports,"The Australian team-led by Adam Gilchrist is in Nagpur for the third test match, which begins on Tuesday. The Australians will start net practice today morning."
Sports,"THEY took 40 minutes to get into their majestic stride, but once they did so there was no stopping Australia as the world champions secured an opening victory in the Gillette Tri-Nations with a rousing defeat of New Zealand."
Sports, Avery John scored his first career goal in the 25th minute to help the New England Revolution snap the Columbus Crew's 18 game unbeaten streak with a 1 0 victory Saturday in the opening round of the MLS playoffs.
Sports,"Earnie Stewart and Alecko Eskandarian score as D.C. United defeats the MetroStars, 2-0, on Saturday night, taking a commanding lead in their first-round playoff series."
Sports," Morgan Scalley returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and Alex Smith threw for three TDs and ran 70 yards for another, leading No. 9 Utah past UNLV 63 28 Saturday night."
Sports," LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Matt Leinart threw a pair of  touchdown passes and LenDale White ran for two scores, as No. 1  Southern California blanked Washington, 38-0, in a Pac-10  mismatch at the Coliseum."
Sports,"In Giants Coach Tom Coughlin's view, he and Detroit Coach Steve Mariucci's teams are in the same boat; Mariucci has simply been steering his for one season longer."
Business,Truck maker Navistar International Corp. said late Thursday US securities regulators are seeking information related to its pension accounting practices.
Business,"  In a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Learn Waterhouse #39;s bank scheme promised investors returns of five to 50 percent a month on a minimum investment of  $10,000."
Sci/Tech,"All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Day 8 of joint Exp.9/Exp.10 operations. Tonight, Expedition 9 returns to Earth, accompanied by the VC7 guest cosmonaut."
Sports,"Geoff Ogilvy, buoyed by one of the most unlikely pars of his life, overcame a mediocre start to charge back into contention after the third round at the Funai Classic at Disney World."
Sports,"While Florida QB Chris Leak still remains among the top quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference, his consistency has become a concern in recent weeks."
World,"North Korea threatened on Saturday to double the size of its nuclear deterrent and the United States rejected its conditions for a resumption of talks, leaving the two nations in a dangerous stalemate."
World,"The incumbent Afghanistan #39;s President Hamid Karzai has led the country #39;s first-ever polls by over 75 percent of the votes counted by Saturday noon, Afghan election commission website said."
Sports," Larry Walker had hits in each of  his first four at bats, including a homer, helping the St.  Louis Cardinals rally from a five  run deficit to tie the Red  Sox at 7 7 after six innings."
Business,FOLKLORE has it that US congressman Paul Gilmore introduced mandatory reporting of after-tax returns on mutual funds when his wife got a tax bill in a year where her fund had lost money.
Sci/Tech,Two astronauts who spent half a year aboard the International Space Station returned safely on Saturday to the steppes of Kazakhstan in the pre-dawn darkness.
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Matt Leinart threw a pair of touchdown passes and LenDale White ran for two scores, as No. 1 Southern California blanked Washington, 38-0, in a Pac-10 mismatch at the Coliseum."
World," Japan was on edge after powerful earthquakes left 17 people dead or missing, injured hundreds and derailed a bullet train for the first time in history, within days of the country's worst typhoon in a quarter century."
World," The Australian government, re elected with an increased majority two weeks ago, aims to toughen its counter terrorism laws after previous efforts were stalled in the Senate, the attorney general said."
Business,"  Crude futures closed under  $43 a barrel at an almost three month low Friday, logging a loss of 14 percent for the week amid rising US distillate and crude supplies and growing expectations that OPEC won #39;t agree to cut its output "
World," The Soviet Union might still exist and Saddam Hussein might dominate the Gulf if Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry had been president in recent years, Vice President Dick Cheney said on Saturday."
Sports,"TUCSON, Arizona (Ticker) -- The Aaron Rodgers show made a stop in Arizona on Saturday and did not disappoint. Rodgers threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns to lead No."
Sci/Tech,"A Soyuz capsule made a soft landing in complete darkness in the steppes of Kazakhstan early on Sunday, bringing a US-Russian space trio back to Earth from the International Space Station."
Sports,BOSTON Boston has scored twice in the seventh inning to take an 9-to-7 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series opener at Fenway Park.
Sports,"A red car will start on pole as usual, but the probability that Ferrari will end the season with yet another win, their 16th in 18 races, is not quite as grim as it sounds."
Sports,Michael Owens second goal in as many games won over the Real Madrid supporters - justifying the England strikers unwavering belief that he can be a success in Spain.
Sports,And there was certainly much to discuss around the campfires of Martinsville Speedway Saturday morning. Is moody Kurt Busch worthy of a Nextel Cup title?
World,"A SERIES of powerful earthquakes in central Japan, including an initial tremor measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, have left 20 people dead or missing and injured 1000 others, officials and news reports said."
World,"Lusaka - Haiti #39;s former President Jean Bertrand Aristide still has an important role to play in resolving his country #39;s political problems, South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Saturday."
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 shook northern Japan on Saturday, rocking buildings hundreds of miles away."
World, Germany's auto industry was once its pride and joy.
Sports, Marcus Randall threw a 30 yard touchdown pass to David Jones with 2:18 left to give No. 18 LSU a come from behind 24 20 victory over Troy on Saturday night.
World," Myanmar's military ruler, Senior General Than Shwe, arrives in India on Sunday on a landmark visit to strengthen economic and political ties with one of the few friends his junta has in the world."
Business,"In order to take the top job at Disney, Robert A. Iger, the companys president, must state his accomplishments without appearing to engage in an unseemly campaign for the job."
World,"Insurgents launched several strikes on Saturday, with the deadliest attack occurring outside a Marine base in western Iraq."
Sports," 1911  #151; The World Series between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics was resumed after six days of rain, and Chief Bender beat Christy Mathewson 4 2 to give the A's 3 1 lead."
World,"Dozens of aftershocks shook northern Japan after a powerful earthquake killed at least 17 people and injured nearly 1,000 as houses collapsed and landslides devastated a village, stranding hundreds."
World," Myanmar's military ruler, Senior  General Than Shwe, arrives in India on Sunday on a landmark  visit to strengthen economic and political ties with one of the  few friends his junta has in the world."
World," The role of commander in chief is clearly one of the president's most important jobs. But a presidential campaign provides voters little opportunity to evaluate how a candidate would handle that role, particularly if the candidate isn't an incumbent."
World,"  NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- An Army captain sued the government Friday to block his pending deployment to Iraq, saying he resigned in June after completing eight years of service in the Army and Army Reserve."
World,"Brazil successfully launched its first rocket into space, 14 months after a devastating accident that killed 21 space agency employees and damaged the reputation of the country's space program."
Business,US mining giant Newmont Mining Corp. on Sunday welcomed the release of five of its executives who were detained in Indonesia last month amid claims one of the company #39;s gold mines polluted a bay in central Indonesia.
Sci/Tech,A Soyuz space capsule containing a US-Russian crew has successfully landed in the steppes of Kazakhstan. Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and American astronaut Mike Fincke had left the international space 
Sci/Tech,"Traveling in space has been a desire for many since ages. Nevertheless, it only seems to be coming true in this millennium. Even though we are still years away from mass scale space tourism, the enthusiasm "
Sports,"Soelden, Austria - Anja Paerson picked up where she left off last year, winning the season-opening World Cup giant slalom in solid fashion on Saturday."
Sports,"Down, 20-7, the Boston College players got together at halftime yesterday and decided they didn #39;t want to go down quietly, see their three-game winning streak against Notre "
World,"Presidents of some Latin American countries have sent messages for a prompt recovery to Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who injured a knee and an arm after a fall on Wednesday."
World," A purported Taliban militant with grenades strapped to his body detonated them on a shopping street popular with foreigners yesterday, killing himself and wounding seven others, including three NATO soldiers."
World,"A powerful earthquake has shaken Tokyo, causing buildings in the Japanese capital to sway for up to a minute. The earthquake measured 6.8, according to prelimiary reports, and was centred in Niigata state, 160 miles (260 kilometres) north of Tokyo."
World," Dozens of aftershocks shook  northern Japan on Sunday after the country's deadliest  earthquake in nine years killed at least 18 people and injured  some 1,400 as houses collapsed, roads crumbled and rail tracks  buckled.   "
Sports," Mark Bellhorn cracked an eighth  inning,  game winning homer as the Boston Red Sox fended off the ""Curse  of the Bambino"" and the St. Louis Cardinals 11 9 to get the  100th World Series off to a wild start Saturday."
Sports,The Wolfpack is unable to stop the vaunted Hurricanes offense as Miami rallies from an early defecit to stomp N.C. State 45-31.
Sci/Tech,"Flying solo around the globe non-stop has been hailed as the last great aviation challenge on earth by Sir Richard Branson, who has put more than 1 million into the project."
Sci/Tech,"Not only are NASA #39;s seemingly unstoppable Mars rovers continuing their progress half a year beyond their design lifetimes, but Opportunity has recently shown an unexplained increase in its solar-cell power output, NASA has revealed."
Sports,Don #39;t look for Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger to sit down for a drink after today #39;s critical showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal.
World, US Secretary of State Colin Powell sought Japan's input on resolving the North Korean nuclear impasse after rejecting Pyongyang's demands to resume stalled talks on resolving the deadlock.
Sports," Miami quarterback Brock Berlin tied a school record with five touchdown passes and Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for another score, helping the No. 4 Hurricanes hold off the Wolfpack 45 31 Saturday night."
Sports," St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tony Womack was knocked out of the World Series opener Saturday night by a hard grounder that bounced up and hit him in the left collarbone, leaving him doubled over in pain."
Sports,"Mark Bellhorn struck the right-field foul pole with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to an 11-9 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1."
Business,"Spain #39;s Santander Central Hispano plans to raise an initial 1 billion pounds from the sale of closed-life books owned by Abbey National, the Sunday Times says."
Business,"The US government budget has become a cookie jar #39; #39; for lawmakers over the past four years, with taxpayer funds spent in some cases for political reasons, #39; #39; Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies said."
Business,"Have children lost their fondness for Lego #39;s colourful plastic building bricks in this age of high-tech, interactive computer games and electronic gadgetry?"
Sci/Tech,A Russian Soyuz craft has landed in Kazakhstan bringing an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts back from the International Space Station or ISS.
Sci/Tech,"Mayoral first lady Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom says way too much is being made of her sexually playful comments at a recent gay rights dinner, and that for the record she was not -- we repeat not -- pantomiming eating a banana when talking about her "
Sports, The only poll people care about in Boston tonight is the Pesky Pole. Mark Bellhorn #39;s two run homer with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Red Sox to a wild 11 9 triumph over the St.
Sports,"RALEIGH, NC Miami quarterback Broke Berlne tied a school record with five touchdown passes and Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for another score in fourth-ranked Miami #39;s 45-to-31 win over NC State."
Sports,"It appears Purdue has a knack for letting games slip away. Literally. For the second week in a row, a Boilermakers fumble sealed their fate."
Sports,Florida State players are rapidly learning than an excellent defense can cover up a multitude of mistakes. The Seminoles received yet another strong performance from their 
World,"Dozens of aftershocks have shaken northern Japan on Sunday after the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in nine years killed at least 18 people and injured some 1,400 "
World,"A suicide car bomb detonated outside the gates of a Marine base in western Iraq on Saturday, killing at least 16 Iraqi police officers and wounding 40 others at a police checkpoint."
World,"Afghan police are investigating a suicide grenade attack in the center of of Kabul that injured seven people, including three international peacekeepers."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo! has purchased a privately held e-mail software company that develops software technology that allows users to quickly search through mails and attachments.
Sci/Tech,"SEATTLE Oct 21, 2004 - Microsoft Corp. says it has distributed about 106 million copies of its major security update for the Windows XP operating system."
World,Britain today said it was  quot;considering quot; a request from Washington to redeploy some of its troops in Iraq from their current base in Basra into strife-torn US-held areas.
World," Two Islamic Jihad militants died in an Israeli air raid at Khan Younes in the Gaza Strip overnight, hospital officials said Sunday."
Sports, This time Julian Tavarez's meltdown came on the pitcher's mound.
Sci/Tech,"Gasoline prices are hitting record highs, stocks of winter heating fuel are shrinking and energy costs are slowing the US economy."
World,"KALPAKKAM: India on Saturday urged the West to remove blocks on the transfer of critical nuclear technology, offering an assurance that New Delhi had effective tools to prevent proliferation."
Sports,Tom Lehman made two eagles Saturday for a 5-under 67 that left him tied for the lead with Briny Baird in the Funai Classic at Disney.
World,"As many as 20 people were killed on Saturday in suicide car bomb attacks in Iraq with dozens of others wounded amid US claim of the arrest of a senior aide to Washington #39;s top foe, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi."
World,"AS A responsible nuclear power, India is ready to work with like-minded countries in strengthening the global non-proliferation system."
World,Exports to Japan to resume under an agreement to ease a 10-month ban prompted by a case of mad cow disease in Washington state.
World,"  KABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 23 -- A purported Taliban fighter with grenades strapped to his body detonated them Saturday on a bustling Kabul street popular with foreigners, killing himself and wounding seven people, including three NATO soldiers, Afghan and U.S. officials said."
Sports," Mark Bellhorn cracked an eighth inning,  game winning homer as the Boston Red Sox fended off the ""Curse  of the Bambino"" and the St. Louis Cardinals 11 9 to get the  100th World Series off to a wild start Saturday."
Sports, He slips. He trips. He lets it rip. That's Manny Ramirez.
Business,"To many observers, there is plenty of entertainment value in the \$2 million suit that Walt Disney investors have filed against the company #39;s board for allegedly rubberstamping the severance package of the company #39;s former president, Michael Ovitz."
Business,WASHINGTON A report says the Transportation Security Administration paid Boeing too much for a contract to install bomb-detection equipment at airports.
Sci/Tech,"Intel spokesman Bill Calder noted,  quot;We looked at the investment required and the return on investment, and we decided to focus our resources in other areas of higher return."
Sports," A month ago, University of Miami quarterback Brock Berlin looked like he could lose his starting job. Now, Berlin has vaulted his way into Heisman Trophy consideration."
Sports,They were on the cusp of reaching the World Series in 1980. They had the vaunted New York Mets on the ropes in the 1986 National League Championship Series.
Sports,"After going without a goal in Major League Soccer postseason play, Earnie Stewart finally delivered for DC United last night against the MetroStars in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals."
World,JAKARTA (DPA): The world #39;s largest gold mining company welcomed Sunday the release of five of its executives who have been detained as suspects in a pollution case.
Sci/Tech, Internet photo sites are scrambling to exploit the digital camera boom with new products and    in some cases    lower prices.
Sci/Tech," Google is famed for its Web search engine, but over the past few years it has acquired a different role: Microsoft's No. 1 foreign aid donor. First, Google fixed some of Internet Explorer's worst defects with its Google Toolbar, a free add in that blocks pop up ads and provides a shortcut to (naturally) Google's search engine and an auto fill option to complete Web forms. Now it has released the Google Desktop, another free program that fixes an equally glaring weakness of Windows: its woeful file searching capabilities."
Sports,The Terps suffer their first three-game losing streak under Ralph Friedgen as Reggie Merriweather's two-yard touchdown with 23 seconds left lifts Clemson to a 10-7 win.
Business,"Of late, Federal Reserve governors and bank presidents have been talking a lot about Fed transparency. How open the Fed should be has always been a touchy subject, and one can only wonder if the latest talk is a hint of things to come."
Business, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed belief on Saturday that Turkey #39;s contributions to world peace and stability would increase if it became a non permanent member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Business,"For one thing, even if Chinese growth slowed in the third quarter, it won #39;t indicate whether Asia #39;s second-biggest economy is avoiding a hard landing."
World,"OJIYA, Japan, Oct 24 (AFP) - Overturned cars, crumbled homes and shattered roads greeted rescue workers Sunday after Japan #39;s deadliest earthquake in almost a decade stunned residents used to bearing through the nation #39;s frequent tremors."
World,"Suspected Islamic militants killed 16 people in a pre-dawn attack south of the Algerian capital on Saturday, an official statement said."
World,"US mining giant Newmont Mining has welcomed the release of five of its executives, including an Australian, who were detained in Indonesia last month amid claims one of the company #39;s gold mines polluted a bay in central Indonesia."
World,"The second round of Lithuania's general elections begins, with a Russian tycoon hoping for power."
World,"AFTER hitting by a series of typhoons for the past two weeks, people in General Nakar, Quezon are now complaining of the presence of the Philippine Cobra and other snakes in the area."
Business,"Lord Lang of Monkton, the president of the Board of Trade in the last Conservative government, is under pressure to resign from the board of Marsh  amp; McLennan, the insurance broker accused of corruption."
Business,"Shopper traffic returned to levels above the previous year, Wal-Mart Stores reported Saturday. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e-Newsletter!"
Business,"Mexico has chosen Canada #39;s Nova Chemicals Corp. as a  quot;strategic partner quot; to develop the Phoenix petrochemical project, and prop up a struggling national energy industry with billion-dollar investments."
Sci/Tech,"US astronaut Mike Fincke descended safely to Earth with two cosmonauts aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule late Saturday, Houston time, to end a six-month stay aboard the international space station."
Sports,and a key ACC victory. The Hurricanes remained unbeaten by outscoring NC State 45-31 before a national-television audience and an awestruck sellout crowd.
Sports,"STARKVILLE, MISS. - The latest low point in Ron Zook #39;s tenure at Florida even has the coach wondering what went wrong. At the same time, Sylvester Croom #39;s first big victory at Mississippi State has given the "
Sports,"MARTINSVILLE - The owners are new. The track resurfaced. The railroad is relocating. The souvenir haulers have moved. And that #39;s since April, the last time 63,000 fans watched NASCAR Nextel Cup racing at Martinsville Speedway."
World,"Hamid Karzai will be sworn in as his country #39;s first elected president Tuesday, facing a huge amount of more work to rebuild a land still traumatized by more than a quarter century of war."
Sports," With a power packed lineup that features sluggers like Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, it was Mark Bellhorn who was the unlikely hero of Game One of the 100th World Series with a two run homer for the Boston Red Sox Saturday."
World," An American woman has died after being wounded by a suicide bomber in Kabul, the US military said, taking the death toll from the attack on a crowded shopping street popular with foreigners to two."
Sports," Pitchers have dipped their fingers in pickle brine to ward off blisters, gotten cortisone shots in their shoulders or elbows, had their hamstrings wrapped in yards of tape."
Sports," Tom Lehman gave himself a third straight chance at ending nearly five years of frustration, making two eagles Saturday to overcome a few glitches with the putter for a 5 under 67 that left him tied for the lead with Briny Baird in the Funai Classic at Disney."
World," Kosovo's beleaguered Serb minority largely boycotted general elections Saturday, dealing a blow to international efforts to create multiethnic harmony in the province."
World," Calling it a matter of urgency, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday North Korea should resume participation in nuclear disarmament talks and set aside its concerns about new ""hostile acts"" by the United States against the communist government."
World," If Sen. John Kerry is elected, his presidency is likely to bring a sharp shift in White House direction  #151; along with pragmatic backpedaling on some of his boldest campaign promises."
World," Strong aftershocks shook northern  Japan on Sunday after the country's deadliest earthquake in  nine years killed at least 18 people and injured some 1,500 as  houses collapsed, roads crumbled and rail tracks buckled."
World," An American woman, believed to be a civilian, and a young Afghan girl died from their wounds after a suicide bomb attack in a busy shopping street in the Afghan capital, hospital staff said on Sunday."
Sports,"RALEIGH, NC  The North Carolina state fair was taking place less than a half-mile from Carter-Finley Stadium, but it was the Miami Hurricanes who provided most of the fireworks Saturday night."
Sports,"BOISE, Idaho (Ticker) -- Tyler Jones and Jared Zabransky helped No. 16 Boise State extend some impressive streaks. Jones kicked four field goals and Zabransky ran for a touchdown and threw for another as the "
Sports,"The test series between India and Australia, fierce rivals in recent years, did not need a shot in the arm. But the return from injury of Sachin Tendulkar "
Sports,"El Paso #39;s Jennifer Han won her fourth national championship at the National Golden Gloves boxing tournament Saturday in Chicago, earning a decision against Jennifer Barber of California in their 125-pound title bout."
World,"A series of powerful earthquakes has killed at least 18 people and injured more than 800 people in northern Japan. The first quake struck on Saturday in Niigata prefecture, 200km north of Tokyo, followed by strong aftershocks."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Sunday there was still time to resolve a nuclear crisis with North Korea through six-party talks despite Pyongyang #39;s refusal to resume the negotiations.
Business,"AMR Corp. plans to furlough as many as 1,100 employees in Kansas City and St. Louis, according to published reports late Friday. Free!"
Sci/Tech,"KOROLYOV, Moscow Region, October 24 (Itar-Tass) - The crew of the ninth mission at the International Space Station (ISS) worked superbly in orbit."
Sports,"LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Tied for the lead in what is shaping up as another shootout at Disney, Tom Lehman believes he has experience on his side."
Sports, Was Florida #39;s 38 31 loss Saturday to Mississippi State the final blow to Ron Zook #39;s hopes of remaining as Gators coach?
World,"YANGON : Myanmar has pledged to adhere to its  quot;roadmap to democracy, quot; media reported, despite the sacking and arrest of the nation #39;s former premier who was seen as the key architect of the plan."
World,"Brazil launches its first rocket into space,14 months after a deadly accident killed 21 people."
Sci/Tech, Vikram Kumar is hardly your typical tech chief executive. He shares a two bedroom apartment with a sister and a nephew and gets around town by bicycle or in a 20 year old Mercedes Benz. The 28 year old MIT graduate works days as a pathology resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital across the Charles River in Boston and only turns his energies at night to his business: improving rural health care in the developing world with handheld computer technology.
Sci/Tech," In another change of plans, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. canceled a project Thursday to develop a chip for projection TVs and said it planned to focus its resources in other areas."
Sci/Tech,Two astronauts who spent half a year aboard the International Space Station returned safely on Saturday to the steppes of Kazakhstan in the pre-dawn darkness.
Sci/Tech,Readers of Physics World magazine recently were asked an interesting question: Which equations are the greatest?
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa, which has long been targeted by the music industry as the most popular software for peer-to-peer music sharing, was edged out by rival eDonkey in September."
Sports,England international Michael Owen scored his second goal in two games to earn Real Madrid a morale-boosting 1-0 win at home to champions Valencia in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Sports,"Vince Young answered his critics Saturday night. He had a career-high 300 yards of total offense, ran for four touchdowns and threw for another to lead No."
World,This came as groups working with Care announced plans of a protest in Baghdad on Monday demanding Hassan #39;s release. Tahsin Hassan said:  quot;It is painful to see my wife cry.
World,Israel #39;s cabinet will today decide on a bill that would set out how to implement prime minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to withdraw Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip.
World,Visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General Donald Mckinnon Saturday urged Pakistan and India to resolve the lingering Kashmir issue through talks and appreciated Pakistan #39;s role 
World," The test series between India and Australia, fierce rivals in recent years, did not need a shot in the arm."
Sports,Manchester United fans have promised Malcolm Glazer a continued campaign of hostility after the American business tycoon increased his take in the Old Trafford club.
Business,"TALLAHASSEE  A \$250 million per year rate cut for Florida Power  amp; Light Co. customers will stand, but the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a health care group can ask state regulators for a much bigger reduction."
Sports,"A late strike by Salomon Kalou sealed a 2-1 win for Feyenoord over NEC Nijmegen, while second placed AZ Alkmaar defeated ADO Den Haag 2-0 in the Dutch first division on Sunday."
World, The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.
Sports,"Tom Lehman watches his tee shot on the 18th hole of Disneys Magnolia golf course Saturday during the third round of the Funai Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla."
Sports,"American Andre Agassi defeated Spaniard Tommy Robredo 6-7, 6-3 and 6-2 for a semifinal clash against Russian Marat Safin at the Madrid Masters tennis tournament on Friday."
Sports,Arsenal extended its English Premiership unbeaten streak to 49 games last weekend with a 3-1 humbling of Aston Villa that had Gunners manager Arsene Wenger talking as if he had a team of Picassos.
Sports,Maria Sharapova #39;s victory over Venus Williams in the quarterfinals at Zurich last week all but clinched a spot in the WTA Championships final eight for the 17-year-old Russian and put Venus on the brink of being eliminated from the tour #39;s most important 
Sports,"Some players #39; mouths were wide open, others sat on the bench. CU coaches awaited an official word on a Bobby Purify fumble in overtime that sealed Texas A amp;M #39;s fourth straight Big 12 victory, 29-26 on Saturday at Kyle Field."
World,"The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes in central Japan has reached 18, with more than 800 injured. The biggest quake measured 6.8 on the Richter scale."
World,"MEDEA, Algeria, 24 October 2004 - Suspected Algerian militants killed 16 people in the first attack on civilians since the start of the holy month of Ramadan , officials said yesterday."
World," A second group of foreign doctors has  found that Yasser Arafat, taken ill last week, was suffering  from the flu, an Israeli Arab politician said on Sunday, adding  the Palestinian president was on the mend."
Business,"Having built a \$1 billion market in illegal, cross-border prescriptions by focusing on American seniors without drug coverage, Canadian Internet pharmacies are setting their sights on minority populations in the United States, especially Latinos, to drive a fresh wave of sales."
Business,"NEWRY, Northern Ireland -- From the windows of a 19th-century textile mill that long lay derelict, Feargal McCormack looked past the Catholic row houses that once seethed with poverty and anger to the road along the Newry canal, where car bombs went off and snipers lurked for 30 years of sectarian violence."
Business,"DEDHAM -- After more than 25 years of sitting in the same rickety chairs and eating at the same worn table, Peter and Joan Stefans were more than ready to replace the decades-old dining set handed down from Joan Stefans's parents. But almost as soon as they started looking, the bills landing in their mailbox persuaded them to stop."
Business,"The options on the winter coat rack seem endless: wool blends, puffy downs, tweeds, leathers, dark, bright, short, long."
Business,"Q: Is it acceptable to list an MBA degree on business cards? I received a master's in business 10 years ago, and at that time it was never done. Now I see MBAs popping up everywhere, right next to MD, JD, CPA, CFA, and other professional designations. S.S., Reading"
Business,"Matthew's Gospel teaches that you cannot serve God and mammon. But you can serve God while earning a little mammon, Fortune writer Marc Gunther argues in this enjoyably enlightening survey of socially responsible businesses."
Business,"Doing things right isn't enough. In today's fast-churning marketplace, business leaders must do the right things right."
Business,"  Without a doubt, many employees who have access to a retirement plan at work contribute some money to it."
Business,"Who'sgot money riding on the outcome of the great pharmaceuticals debate? You and I do, if we have our retirement accounts invested in any of the hordes of mutual funds that own shares of Pfizer Inc. , Eli Lilly  amp; Co., Schering-Plough Corp. , and other titans of the medication trade."
Business,"Inside a Torrance, Calif., collection agency, workers sit at cubicles and call people who are behind on their debts. On the wall is a 10-foot diagram of former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden's Pyramid of Success."
Sports,"HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- When the Jets turned on the film of last week's Seattle-New England game, what they saw was obvious: The Seahawks did dumb things. They dropped passes and committed costly penalties, and even though they came back late and got within 3 points, their bumbling ways cost them a chance to break the Patriots' record winning streak and ..."
Sports,"Buckle up, folks. The 100th World Series is off to a, shall we say, perversely entertaining start."
Sports,"They knew that their batsmen would get them a bunch of runs, one way or another. Larry Walker, their one-time wanna-be hockey player, would get a bunch of hits. Maybe Tim Wakefield's knuckler would flutter out of the strike zone for a few walks. Manny Ramirez might do a double twisting layout vault in the outfield."
Sports,"St. Louis starting pitcher Matt Morris left the National League Championship Series elated that the Cardinals had advanced to the World Series and figuring he wouldn't take the mound again until Game 3 of the Fall Classic. Instead, Morris, who pitched Game 6 of the NLCS against Houston last Wednesday night, found out Friday night he would face the Red ..."
Sports,"Why did the Cardinals move up expected Game 3 starter Matt Morris to tonight? Because he had thrown only 80 pitches in his last start, seemed a good bet on three days' rest, and has plenty of road postseason experience."
Sports,"An end to the Evil Empire? Call him a magnanimous winner, but John W. Henry , the principal owner of the Red Sox, wants to declare a ceasefire in the war of words between the Sox and Yankees."
Sports,"Some guys can do it. Some guys can look past the faces and the memories and the feelings and the history and see only a uniform. It is the World Series, and there is no room for sentiment or friendship. If you are a member of the Boston Red Sox, every member of the St. Louis Cardinals must be the ..."
Sports,"At all corners of cold and ancient Fenway Park Friday afternoon, there was a bustling of activity as preparations were being made to stage the World Series."
Sports,"Larry Lucchino breezed into John W. Henry's office in Fenway Park yesterday afternoon carrying the newest ornament for the principal owner's desk: The William Harridge American League championship trophy, in which a golden eagle, brandishing the league banner, sits atop a silver baseball."
World,"  Japan and the United States agreed yesterday to resume imports of some American beef, halted since December after a case of mad cow disease in Washington state, but did not set a date for restarting trade."
World,"ARKALYK, Kazakhstan -- A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying a US-Russian crew back to Earth following six months at the International Space Station hurtled through the Earth's atmosphere and landed in Kazakhstan yesterday evening. The Soyuz TMA-4 carrying Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and American partner Mike Fincke touched down beneath a parachute at the targeted landing site, some 55 miles north ..."
Sports,"Curt Schilling even wonders himself: What can he do for an encore? After he underwent a radical medical procedure by team physician Bill Morgan, Schilling went out and threw seven sizzling innings in the Sox' 4-2 victory over the Yankees in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, a performance that has reached mythical status."
Sports,"He opened the season as a Red Sox prospect -- nothing more, nothing less, except for his celebrated distinction as  quot;The Greek God of Walks quot; in the bestseller  quot;Moneyball. quot; So imagine how far Kevin Youkilis has come, from picking up some tips from the big leaguers in spring training to playing third base for Triple A Pawtucket to, well, the ..."
Sports, quot;Buck and McCarver talk too much. Why doesn't Fox muzzle them? quot;  quot;I can't stand McCarver. Why doesn't Fox hire Jerry Remy to call the World Series? quot;
Sports,"Andre Tippett belongs. He may not end up in Canton, Ohio, at a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as he should, but he belongs there.The preliminary list of 89 nominees for the Hall of Fame was released last week, and it included three names of local interest: Tippett, ex-Patriot tackle Leon Gray, and Waltham High and Boston College ..."
World,KIGALI -- Three US Air Force cargo planes and 120 US troops landed in Rwanda yesterday to transport Rwandan soldiers and equipment to Darfur as part of an expanded African Union peacekeeping mission in the violent region. Several dozen soldiers unloaded boxes full of rifles and handguns on the tarmac of Kigali airport on the outskirts of the capital. (Reuters)
Sports,"Three years ago, when the Patriots were starting their run to the Super Bowl, a lot of New England fans suspected something special was percolating in Foxborough, even though the team was only 2-3 going into Game 6."
World,"PRISTINA, Serbia-Montenegro -- Kosovo's beleaguered Serb minority largely boycotted general elections yesterday, dealing a blow to international efforts to create multiethnic harmony in the province."
Sports,"It happens at this time every year. And no, it's not the World Series or the Head of the Charles."
World,"  Two car bomb attacks killed at least 17 Iraqi security officers on duty yesterday in the Sunni Triangle north and west of the capital, and two foreign truck drivers were fatally shot in the northern city of Mosul."
Sports,"  Without a doubt, it was the biggest catch of his career."
World,"  At the request of the CIA, the Justice Department drafted a confidential memo that authorizes the agency to transfer detainees out of Iraq for interrogation, a practice that international legal specialists say contravenes the Geneva Conventions."
Sports,"PRINCETON, N.J. -- You've got to wonder what kind of team Harvard would be if the Crimson got into the flow of their games earlier."
World,"SASABE, Mexico -- Mario Alberto Diaz, a biologist nearing completion of his master's degree, crawled under a barbed-wire fence marking the border with the United States one evening this summer. He had 48 hours to go in his illegal trek across the desert."
Sports,"  Larry Lester said it was difficult waiting seven long days to purge the dull ache he felt in his heart after last week's loss to Pittsburgh. In that game, Lester committed a costly fumble in overtime that resulted in Boston College's first Big East loss of the season, 20 17."
World,"  A Tunisian medical team examined Yasser Arafat in the West Bank yesterday, but aides dismissed Israeli media reports that the Palestinian leader's health had deteriorated and said he had the flu."
Sports,"A 1-yard touchdown dive by John McCoy with 45 seconds remaining yesterday sparked New Hampshire to a 33-27 win over Hofstra in Durham, N.H."
Sports,"KINGSTON, R.I. -- The University of Rhode Island's 27-24 victory over the University of Massachusetts yesterday at Meade Stadium was the sort of game the 4,376 on hand for Homecoming Day could savor."
Sports,Dan Orlovsky threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and Cornell Brockington rushed for two scores to lead Connecticut to a 45-31 win over visiting Temple.
Sports,"The Andover girls ' soccer team is starting its tournament run early this year. With most of its Merrimack Valley Conference schedule completed, coach Dick Loschi's 14-1 squad viewed yesterday's matchup against Notre Dame of Hingham as step one in the pursuit of a state title. A scoreless deadlock persisted for most of the game, but when junior Emily Pallotta ..."
Sports,"On homecoming day, there is always added incentive for the home team to outperform the visitors. That incentive is not lost when the visiting team happens to be riding a 15-game winning streak."
Sci/Tech,"Search engine's free program fixes a glaring weakness in Windows: its woeful file-searching capabilities.<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Internet photo sites are scrambling to exploit the digital camera boom with new products and -- in some cases -- lower prices. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Although LCD monitors are much cheaper than they were a few years ago, there's still a wide price gap between the LCD and other display types. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"Whenever a mutual-fund company makes an announcement designed to build the public #39;s excitement and interest, investors should start looking for the answer to one simple question:  quot;What #39;s the big deal?"
Business,"New York-based Fitch Ratings has assigned an underlying  quot;A quot; rating to Miami-Dade County #39;s \$75 million stormwater utility revenue bonds, series 2004."
Sports,"Sooners, who are 3rd in BCS standings, pass for TD with less than minute left. With the Kansas defense smothering Oklahoma #39;s Heisman hopeful, the Sooner who already has the trophy took over."
Sports,"It was a wild ride and NC State held on for as long as it could, but eventually it reached speeds too high for the Wolfpack, as No."
World,Strong aftershocks are still shaking northern Japan after the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in nine years killed at least 18 people.
World," A Russian Soyuz spacecraft bringing back three astronauts from the International Space Station landed in Kazakhstan, Russian space officials announced."
Sports,Nine Formula 1 teams issued proposals to dramatically reduce costs in the sport next year as they turned the heat on world champions Ferrari on Saturday.
Sports,"As he prepared for a potential game-winning field goal in the waning moments Saturday, Florida State senior Xavier Beitia had several teammates tell him they believed in him."
World,"  Thousands of residents in northern Japan spent the night outdoors after three powerful earthquakes rattled the region, killing at least 16 people."
World,"Japan and the United States agreed yesterday to resume imports of some American beef, halted since December after a case of mad cow disease "
World,Belgian authorities destroy two Asian eagles infected with bird flu found at Brussels airport.
Sci/Tech,More than 250 scientists from eight nations ended four years of study last month by releasing a report warning that Arctic ice is melting rapidly because of global warming.
Sports,Eidur Gudjohnsen scored a hat trick yesterday to help Chelsea beat Blackburn 4-0 in the English Premier League of soccer and close the gap to league-leading Arsenal to two points.
Sports,"  Jerious Norwood #39;s 37 yard touchdown run with 32 seconds remaining lifted Mississippi State to a 38 31 upset of the 20th ranked Gators (4 3, 2 3 Southeastern Conference) yesterday."
World,"TOKYO : A series of powerful earthquakes in central Japan, with an initial tremor measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, left 19 people dead and four missing and injured nearly 900 people, police said."
World,"Myanmar #39;s military ruler, Senior General Than Shwe, arrives in India on Sunday on a landmark visit to strengthen economic and political ties with one of the few friends his junta has in the world."
World,  A group representing thousands of Sunni Arab mosques around the country said Wednesday that it would call for a boycott of the elections in January if the US military and the Iraqi government continued the military operations around the 
World," Two exiled leaders of a tribal insurgent group that has waged India's longest rebellion will meet Indian officials to push for a breakthrough in long running peace talks, a rebel spokesman said on Sunday."
World," The bodies of 49 soldiers of  Iraq's new army have been found shot dead northeast of Baghdad,  police and Iraqi National Guard officers said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has posted the full transcript of CEO Steve Ballmer #39;s appearance yesterday at the Gartner Symposium and ITxpo in Florida.
Sports,"You could rattle off the statistics, one after another, as the growing list of baffling facts begins to define the repulsiveness of this defeat."
Sports,"Matchups like this come along as often as the Red Sox go to the World Series, meaning only a few times every century. The Jets-Patriots showdown today at Gillette Stadium marks only "
Sports,Sri Lanka #39;s left-arm spinner Rangana Herath took two wickets in two balls to leave Pakistan facing a huge defeat at lunch on the final day of the first test on Sunday.
Sports,What is it about Red Sox players hitting the foul pole late at night to win World Series games?
Sports,"  Anthony Davis rushed for two touchdowns and No. 6 Wisconsin beat Northwestern , 24 12, yesterday with star defensive end Erasmus James and his pass rushing partner Jonathan Welsh on the sideline."
Sports,"  Jerious Norwood's 37 yard touchdown run with 32 seconds remaining lifted Mississippi State to a 38 31 upset of the 20th ranked Gators (4 3, 2 3 Southeastern Conference) yesterday."
Sports,"WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Freshman Michael Hart rushed for 206 yards and Garrett Rivas hit a 35-yard field goal with 2:45 to go to lift No. 13 Michigan to a 16-14 win over No. 12 Purdue yesterday."
Sports,"  Jason White threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns against a defense geared to stop Adrian Peterson, and No. 2 Oklahoma defeated Kansas, 41 10, yesterday."
Sports,"TUCSON, Ariz. -- Aaron Rodgers threw three first-half touchdowns and J.J. Arrington topped 100 yards rushing for the sixth consecutive game to lead No. 7 California (5-1, 3-1 Pac-10) to a 38-0 rout of Arizona (1-6, 0-4) yesterday."
Sports,"  Morgan Scalley returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and Alex Smith threw for three TDs and ran 70 yards for another, leading No. 9 Utah past UNLV, 63 28, last night."
Sports,"  Jason Ricks kicked a 28 yard field goal with 55 seconds left and No. 22 Oklahoma State rallied from a 17 point deficit to beat Missouri, 20 17, yesterday."
World,"Afghan authorities say a US translator has died after a suicide bombing in Kabul, bringing the number killed to three."
World,Painstaking effort and computer power went into cleaning up the original Star Wars trilogy for its DVD release.
World, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 201 runs in the first cricket Test here to take a 1 0 lead in the two match series.
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United will always be the top team in the country as they prepare to face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"ARKALYK, KAZAKHSTAN -- A Soyuz capsule carrying a US-Russian crew back to Earth after six months at the international space station landed safely and on target in Kazakhstan early today."
Sports,"You make the right turn off Storrow Drive onto Boylston Street, and that #39;s when you get the first look at the little green ballpark."
Sports,"Tom Lehman and Briny Baird top the leaderboard heading into the final round of the Funai Golf Classic in Orlando. They are both at 17-under par, one shot ahead of Scott Verplank."
World,"Strong aftershocks shook northern Japan on Sunday after the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in nine years killed at least 18 people and injured some 1,500 as houses collapsed, roads crumbled and rail tracks buckled."
World,"Even after Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, it will still be considered under international law as the occupying power and be held responsible for the crowded territory, according "
World,"BANGKOK : Bird flu fears in Thailand prevented passers-by from helping four people injured in an accident between a drunk-driver and a pick-up truck full of chickens, rescue officials said on Sunday."
World,"nine soldiers in Iraq #39;s new army have been found shot to death, police said Sunday. Gen. Walid al Azzawi, commander of the Diyala provincial police, said the bodies "
World," Seven men on trial for multiple sex abuse crimes on remote Pitcairn Island should know their fate this week, but if convicted they will not immediately go to gaol."
World," The bodies of 49 soldiers of  Iraq's fledgling army have been found shot dead northeast of  Baghdad, police and officials said on Sunday."
World," Well heeled farmers, furious over a proposed law to ban fox hunting, have blocked military from using their land for training exercises."
World," Even if Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, it will still be considered the occupying power under international law and as such responsible for the crowded territory, according to an internal Israeli government assessment obtained by The Associated Press."
Sci/Tech,"After being used to explore Mars, make cars and clear bombs in Iraq, robots are moving into the home, ready to single-mindedly vacuum carpets, mow lawns and act like humanoids as industry targets the consumer market."
World,"A car is overturned in a damaged Route 117 in Ojiya, northwest of Tokyo, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004. A barrage of powerful quakes jolted the region Saturday evening, killing at least 16 people, toppling buildings and injuring more than 900 others."
World,"BAGHDAD : Roadside bombs wounded six national guards north of Baghdad as Iraq #39;s security forces struggled to recover from a twin suicide car bombing that ripped through their ranks, killing 20."
World,JERUSALEM : The Israeli cabinet was set to approve a package of compensation for settlers who are to be uprooted from their homes as part of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza pullout plan.
Business,Oil closed above \$55 a barrel yesterday for the first time as traders worried about low stockpiles of heating oil and strong economic growth in China.
Business,Consumers who rely on the  quot;float quot; in writing checks to pay their bills on time could be socked with hefty fees from their banks for bounced checks because of a sweeping federal law that takes effect Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty, and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, said a new UN survey, which credited dropping prices for the robot boom."
Sports,"When Rubens Barrichello crossed the line in qualifying and  #39;P1, P1 #39; filled his ears,  #39;my legs went numb, #39; the Brazilian explained."
Sports,"Tennis golden couple Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt have called off their wedding, it emerged today. Miss Clijsters, currently ranked ten in the world, was set to marry the Australian star in February."
Sports,"Herath strikes as Pakistan face massive defeat October 24, 2004 07:51:54 FAISALABAD, Pakistan, Oct 24 (Reuters)   Sri Lanka #39;s left arm spinner Rangana Herath took two wickets in two balls to leave Pakistan facing a huge defeat at lunch on the "
Sports,"When asked about Northwestern #39;s special-teams play Saturday, coach Randy Walker just sighed and shook his head.  quot;I don #39;t want to talk about it, quot; Walker said."
Sports,World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina of Russia was in good condition late Saturday after falling headfirst onto the ice during the free skate at Skate America in Pittsburgh.
World,"European Union Foreign Policy chief Javier Solana has arrived in Sudan where he is expected to discuss the conflict in Darfur. Solana arrived from Addis Ababa on Saturday , where he had announced that the "
World,"The bodies of 49 Iraqi soldiers have been found shot dead Northeast of Baghdad, police and Iraqi National Guard officers said. They said 37 bodies had been recovered on Saturday and another 12 earlier on a "
World,Tens of thousands of people supporting opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko rallied in Ukraine #39;s capital yesterday demanding that next week #39;s presidential election be free and fair.
Sports,"com staff writers. Bruno Junqueira did what he had to, the Brazilian scored the victory in the penultimate round of the 2004 Champ Car World Series, taking the fight for the drivers #39; championship to Mexico City."
Sports,"  Northwestern #39;s special teams were anything but special Saturday in a 24 12 loss at Wisconsin. The Wildcats had a punt blocked, missed a field goal and booted a kickoff out of bounds."
Business," Shift work sleep disorder   a condition that leaves tens of thousands exhausted, unable to concentrate and struggling to get proper rest   is of concern for workers on the overnight shift."
Sports,"Boston- Maybe this really is the Red Sox #39;s year. If it isn #39;t, explain how they could win a game like the one they did Saturday night?"
Sports,"  Formula One will try to add suspense with a new qualifying system that determines pole position the day of the race, instead of the day before, the sport #39;s governing body said yesterday."
Sports,India #39;s leading batsman Sachin Tendulkar conceded on Sunday he was not fully physically fit for Tuesday #39;s third test against Australia but added he was mentally ready for the battle.
World,"Insurgent commanders in the Iraqi city of Falluja say they are not holding hostage Margaret Hassan, an aide worker who holds British and Iraqi citizenship, and condemned her kidnapping."
World,"An American woman and an Afghan girl died from wounds suffered in a Taliban suicide attack in a popular Kabul shopping street, US embassy and hospital officials said on Sunday."
World,The corpses of 49 soldiers of Iraq #39;s new army have been found north of the capital Baghdad. Police and Iraqi National Guard officers said 37 bodies had been recovered on Saturday from the vicinity of Baquba and another 12 on Sunday morning.
Sci/Tech,"BERKELEY, Calif.) - The personal information of more than a (m) million Californians may have fallen into the hands of a computer hacker."
World," A State Department security officer was killed Sunday near Baghdad airport, U.S. officials said."
World, A bomb exploded outside a graveyard in Kashmir on Sunday just as the president of the region's main opposition party and the former chief minister were arriving to attend the funeral of a murdered colleague.
World," An American woman and an Afghan girl died  from wounds suffered in a Taliban suicide attack in a popular  Kabul shopping street, U.S. embassy and hospital officials said  on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Russian rescue workers help astronauts get out of the Soyuz escape capsule after Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka, Yuri Shargin, and American NASA astronaut Mike Fincke from international space station were parachuted near the town of Arkalyk in north "
World,"told reporters on Sunday, though some officials said the last vote could be counted on Monday. waist, according to Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Poulain, spokesman for the NATO-led peacekeeping mission."
World,TUNIS : Tunisians head to the polls to cast their ballots in legislative and presidential elections in which the ruling party of long-time President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is widely tipped to come out victorious.
World," Hamid Karzai was closing in Sunday on a majority of the votes in Afghanistan's landmark presidential election, leaving only an investigation of alleged irregularities between the U.S. backed incumbent and a five year mandate."
Sci/Tech,"While most polls, interviews, discussions, and debates only focus on two presendential candidates (although two more candidates were present outside the St. Louis presidential debate until they got arrested), there is a third party candidate that seems to be capturing a significant percentage of votes on many polls that his name appears on.  He is not Green. He is  Presidential Candidate Michael Badnarik, and compiled below are some real life responses he has given in interviews that may give you perspective into his person and policies that you can't get from his website."
Business,"JUST when the financial-services industry thought it had made peace with New Yorks attorney-general, Eliot Spitzer showed that his battle with the investment banks had whetted rather than sated his appetite for combat."
Sports,"The Patriots and Jets appear to be taking different approaches into today #39;s game, and that might help explain the difference between these two 5-0 teams."
Sports,A lot of so-called college football experts predicted a second straight losing season for embattled head coach Tyrone Willingham and the Notre Dame football team this fall.
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's cabinet passed a bill on the nuts and bolts of pulling out of occupied Gaza Sunday, a day before he seeks approval from Israel's parliament for his withdrawal plan."
World, World leaders are anxiously awaiting the U.S. presidential election but major shifts in American foreign policy are unlikely whatever the outcome and there will be no change in the world order.
World,Indications show that Afghanistan #39;s Interim President Hamid Karzai has won the first presidential elections in the country #39;s history.
Business,Jerry Zovko #39;s contract with Blackwater USA looked straightforward: He would earn \$600 a day guarding convoys that carried food for US troops in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"Robots are set to become increasingly familiar companions in homes by 2007, says a United Nations survey. Seven times more robots will helping us out with the cleaning, security and entertainment in three "
Sports,"Brazilian Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Ferrari talks to the public after unveiling the new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti at the 23rd International Auto Show in Sao Paulo, Brazil."
Sports,Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho dismissed criticism that the club lacked a scoring edge after their 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers. Eidur Gudjohnsen scored a hat-trick as Chelsea took their Premiership tally this season from eight goals to 12.
World,"An Iraqi 17-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy were killed and four people wounded in clashes between US troops and insurgents in Samarra, north of Baghdad, police said today."
Business,"Lanny Thorndike, whose Century Shares Trust mutual fund has about a third of its assets in insurance stocks, is keeping his investments in Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos."
Business,"In February 2003, less than a month before the US invaded Iraq, Bunnatine (Bunny) Greenhouse walked into a Pentagon meeting and with a quiet comment started what could be the end of her career."
Sports,The guy who almost joined the Red Sox before the season was bowing down to the Red Sox by the end of the season. As the Yankees turned into the Devil Rays for the final four games of the American League Championship 
Sports,"It is an all-for-one, one-for-all game if ever one existed. The complexity, the speed, the violence all dictate that, and even those who practice the team concept fervently sometimes find it isn #39;t good enough."
World," The Nazi hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center will begin a campaign in January to flush out the last surviving Nazi war criminals in Germany, the head of the center's Jerusalem office said Sunday."
World," As oil prices keep setting new record highs, there are growing concerns that Asia's energy hungry economies can no longer continue absorbing the impact with crude creeping toward 60 dollars a barrel."
World," The Nazi hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center  will begin a campaign in January to flush out the last  surviving Nazi war criminals in Germany, the head of the  center's Jerusalem office said Sunday."
Business,"Microsoft posted its first-quarter 2005 financial results last week, reporting revenue of US\$9.19 billion and net income of \$2.9 billion."
Business,"JEDDAH: Oil-rich Gulf Arab states need to tackle the growing challenge of unemployment and step up efforts towards their goal of a monetary union, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday."
Business,The US Army is laying the groundwork to let Halliburton Co. keep several billion dollars paid for work in Iraq that Pentagon auditors say is questionable or unsupported by proper documentation 
Business,"Shock jock Howard Stern #39;s move to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. begins an association between a man who was happy to describe, in detail, Paris Hilton #39;s sex tape and the industrial giants of the auto industry."
Sports,Michael Owen was ecstatic following his second match-winning goal in his last two matches for Real Madrid over the weekend against Valencia.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Nagpur, Oct 24 : Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has said that he had prepared himself well for the Nagpur test by undergoing intense practice sessions over the last three-four days."
Sports,Rivas missed a 38-yard field goal attempt wide left in the third quarter that could have extended No. 13 Michigan #39;s lead against No.
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s cabinet passed a bill on the nuts and bolts of pulling out of occupied Gaza Sunday, a day before he seeks approval from Israel #39;s parliament for his withdrawal plan."
World,Soldiers declared  quot;mission accomplished quot; as the battle group convoy of more than 200 vehicles arrived at the relative safety of Shaibah Logistics Base.
World,"The bodies of about 50 Iraqi soldiers who were killed in an ambush by insurgents were found in a remote part of eastern Iraq, Iraqi officials said today."
Sports,"After an eventful Lexmark Indy 300 at Surfers Paradise, championship leader Sebastien Bourdais proclaimed himself happy with the runners-up spot after Newman Haas team-mate Bruno Junqueira claimed the race win."
World,"Srinagar Oct 24 : Former Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah and his son, National Conference president Omar Abdullah, had a narrow escape Sunday when guerrillas triggered a powerful mine, injuring seven people."
World,"New Delhi, Oct 24 : Myanmar #39;s military strongman Than Shwe arrived here Sunday on a six-day visit to India, a country that sees  quot;strategic compulsions quot; in warming up to its eastern neighbour after years of alienation."
Sci/Tech,"Robots are playing a growing role in family life and industry, and winning over skeptics who doubt their ability. GENEVA - The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and "
Sports,"The hometown favorite won the pole position at the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, after the seven-time world champion crashed during practice."
World," Iran Sunday rejected a European Union  proposal that it scrap uranium enrichment in return for nuclear  technology, increasing the likelihood it will be reported to  the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions."
World," India said it was unaware of any U.S.  plans to slap sanctions on additional Indian persons, companies  or institutions which Washington says are aiding Iran's nuclear  program."
Business,"(MENAFN) The world #39;s biggest software company, Microsoft Corp, said that its first quarter profits grew to \$2.9 billion as consumers and businesses boosted demand for new computers, AFP reported."
Sci/Tech,The Intel Pentium M processor 765 will be featured in Intel Centrino mobile technology-based systems being introduced worldwide. Intel is also shipping boxed versions of the new processor to 
Sci/Tech,"The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a new UN survey "
Sports,What #39;s at stake: First place in the AFC East and a place in the history book. Victory for the Jets means they will go down as the team that stopped New England #39;s winning streaks.
Sports,"Behind the dominant play of their defense and another stellar rushing effort from Mike Hart, the Michigan Wolverines escaped West Lafayette with a 16-14 victory over the Purdue BoilerMakers."
World,"Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, chairman of the powerful Expediency Council of Iran, on Sunday urged European countries to honor a nuclear deal with Tehran, the official IRNA news agency reported."
World," Thousands of weary and frightened  residents in northern Japan were spending a second night in  shelters, cars or in the open Sunday after Japan's deadliest  earthquake in nine years killed at least 21 people."
World,"Israel #39;s Foreign Ministry Director General, Ron Prushor, said on Sunday that the Egyptian ambassador might return to Israel in the near future."
Sports,"As hard as it might be for Yankee fans to finally disentangle themselves from Game 7 - it #39;ll be known as just that, Game 7, now and forever - there really are reasons to get out of "
Sports,"England striker Michael Owen didn #39;t have a nickname in Spain until Sunday, but he may have now, with sports daily Marca dubbing him  #39;killer #39; after he got the only goal of Real Madrid #39;s 1-0 win over Valencia."
Sports," It #39;s a real blue state/green state debate, this Jets Patriots game. On the one hand, it #39;s not about the quarterbacks."
Sports,"The Houston Rockets have been beaten 95-72 in a pre-season game Sunday by the Orlando Magic, led by former Rockets guard Steve Francis."
World,JERUSALEM The Israeli Cabinet has approved legislation to pay compensation to settlers uprooted by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza withdrawal plan.
World,Lithuania #39;s governing coalition may win enough parliamentary seats in today #39;s runoff election to stay in power after the Labor Party of Russian-born millionaire Viktor Uspaskich won a first round two weeks ago.
Sports," Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich doesn't understand why his teammates and coaches rave about his toughness. Sure, there was the memorable shin injury he played through at Marshall in 2002  #151; when his linemen had to carry him downfield after big gains against Akron. Then there was the bruised shoulder and sprained ankle he played through last weekend against Kansas City."
Business, DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. will find out this week if box office success can be turned into Wall Street cash in a widely anticipated initial public offering that could raise up to  #36;725 million.
Business," Eurozone economic indicators to be released in the coming week will show that business and consumer confidence is falling and that inflation is rising again, economists said."
World,The mounting insurgency in Iraq has claimed the lives of more than 30 Iraqi civilians and security forces during the past two days.
World,Early results from the Afghan election suggest interim president Hamid Karzai has won enough votes for victory.
World," Britain's Armed Forces have enlisted their first Satanist after a naval technician serving on a frigate was granted permission to practice his beliefs while at sea, the Ministry of Defence says."
Business," Retailers may be in for a blue  Christmas this year as worries about soaring energy prices,  consumers' cost consciousness and a warmer December than last  year make for lackluster holiday sales, retail analysts said."
Business, NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese companies are  starting to pursue North American and European electronics and  consumer brands as their government pushes them to build global  sales forces for their low-cost products.
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom says he doesn #39;t try to create history, it just happens when he does what he thinks is right. Earlier this year, he made international headlines for attempting to legalize gay "
Sci/Tech,"Ray Kopp enjoyed tooling around in a hydrogen- powered Honda prototype vehicle so much that, for a moment, he pictured driving one home."
Sports,BOSTONSome fans with shockingly short memories made the mistake of chanting  quot;Who #39;s Your Papi? #39; #39; last night when it looked like David Ortiz and his Boston Red Sox would run their opponents all the way back to Missouri.
World,"Rebels commanders in the Iraqi city of Falluja said that they are not holding Margaret Hassan, the director of CARE International in Iraq who was kidnapped three days ago, and condemned her kidnapping."
World,"LITTLE more than six months after the latest regime change in Haiti, heads are beginning to rollliterally. More than two weeks of street violence in the slums of the capital, Port-au-Prince, have claimed "
World,"French President Jacques Chirac #39;s popularity has sunk to its lowest level in seven years because of fears over the economy and Turkey #39;s bid to join the European Union, an opinion poll showed Sunday."
Sports,The Renault F1 Teams third driver won in Formula Nissan in 2002. He knows the track very well and explained it for us!
Sports,"WEST LAFAYETTE - And so here they came again, clattering out of the glistening white light. The victors, boys and girls, or perhaps the Victors."
Sci/Tech,That #39;s because the Bedminster-based telecommunications company warned of the impending trouble two weeks ago in light of its exit from marketing residential phone service.
World,An American woman and a young Afghan girl have died from their wounds after a suicide bomb attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul. A Taliban suicide fighter blew himself up in the attack.
World," Pakistan said on Sunday the time was ripe for progress in Kashmir, cause of two wars with neighbour India, and it hoped for quick agreement on starting a bus link between the two halves of the disputed territory."
World," Rebels killed 49 unarmed army  recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on Iraq's nascent  security forces and, in a separate attack Sunday, killed a U.S.  diplomat in a mortar strike near Baghdad airport."
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell said  Sunday there was still time to resolve a nuclear crisis with  North Korea through six party talks despite Pyongyang's refusal  to resume the negotiations.
Sports,Rubens Barrichello wakes up this morning at his home in Sao Paulo this morning and savours the prospect of his first Brazilian Grand Prix victory.
Sports,"  With 7:12 left in the game, Arizona State was beaten and left for dead. The Sun Devils trailed UCLA by 11 points. Safeties Riccardo Stewart and Josh Barrett were on the sideline with injuries."
World,TEHRAN : Iran rejected European demands that it halt all uranium enrichment activities and described a proposal aimed at ending Tehran #39;s nuclear standoff with the international community as  quot;unbalanced.
World,Presient Bush swept through battleground state Florida yesterday as his campaign launched an attack ad linking John Kerry to Fidel Castro.
Business,"\$150,000 mortgage for only \$610/month. Lower your mortgage. Free quotes. Apply now - bad credit OK."
Sci/Tech," The wireless industry, not content  with getting corporate executives addicted to e mail on the go,  is setting its sights on the instant messaging generation."
World," A technician in the Royal Navy has become the first serviceman in Britain's armed forces to be officially recognised as a Satanist, the defence ministry said."
Sci/Tech," The wireless industry, not content with getting corporate executives addicted to e mail on the go, is setting its sights on the instant messaging generation."
Sci/Tech,"Looking tired but elated, a Russian-US crew completed a six-month mission in space early Sunday with an on-target and on-time landing in the steppes of Kazakhstan."
Sci/Tech,San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has set a goal of providing free wireless Internet activity in his city that sees itself as a vanguard of the Internet revolution.
Sports,"First and foremost, the Red Sox can hit. They look like a slow-pitch softball team, with all that unruly hair, and they tee off on pitches like one."
Sports,"SURFERS PARADISE, Australia - Canada #39;s Paul Tracy overcame a damaged nosecone in practice to claim the pole position for the Lexmark Indy 300, breaking up a battle between teammates Sebastien Bourdais and Bruno Junqueira."
Sports,"Repaving the Martinsville Speedway, with more tarmac replacing much of the previous tarmac/concrete mix, has not removed its challenges to a driver, but changed them, according to five times winner at the Virginia venue Jeff Gordon."
World,"Rebels killed 49 unarmed army recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on Iraq #39;s nascent security forces and, in a separate attack on Sunday, killed an American diplomat in a mortar strike near Baghdad airport."
World,"referral was a possibility.  quot;Iran has fully prepared itself for the possible consequences, quot; he told Reuters. The EU trio want Iran to halt uranium enrichment since it can be used to make nuclear bomb material."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday there was still time to resolve a nuclear crisis with North Korea through six-party talks despite Pyongyang #39;s refusal to resume the negotiations.
Sci/Tech,"A Russian Soyuz spacecraft has brought back American and Russian astronauts from space. The capsule landed safely in Kazakhstan early today, precisely on time and on target."
Sports,"Woody Williams tried cutting the ball. He tried sinking it, tried spinning it. He threw fastballs over the middle, inside, up, down, and he changed speeds."
World, Hamid Karzai's main rival for the Afghan  presidency conceded defeat Sunday with less than six percent of  the vote count remaining.
Business,"Revenue from the tourism sector, crucial in financing the current accounts deficit, has passed its target for the year within the first nine months."
Business, Chinese companies are starting to pursue North American and European electronics and consumer brands as their government pushes them to build global sales forces for their low cost products.
Business," Britian's third biggest grocer, J Sainsbury, is the target of a five billion pound (7.2 billion euro, 9.1 billion dollar) takeover bid."
World,Iraqi officials say the bodies of 51 Iraqi soldiers have been found on a remote road in the east. The soldiers were apparently victims of an ambush as they were headed home on leave.
World,"Baghdad, Oct. 24 (NNN): Barely hours after two suicide car bombings near Ramadi and Samarra killed at least 22 Iraqi security officers, the bodies of 49 Iraqi army recruits were found near the town of Baquba "
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova saw  her hopes of a third consecutive WTA title dashed Sunday in a  surprise defeat by unseeded Australian Alicia Molik in the  final of the Zurich Challenge.
Business,"The US economy accelerated in the third quarter as consumers rediscovered a penchant to spend, economists forecast the government to report this week."
Sci/Tech,"Cellphones, which already double as cameras, Internet devices and music players, are poised to merge with the largest of home appliances - the television."
Sports,Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova saw her hopes of a third consecutive WTA title dashed on Sunday in a surprise defeat by unseeded Australian Alicia Molik in the final of the Zurich Challenge.
Sports,"FAISALABAD, Pakistan : Sri Lanka trounced Pakistan by 201 runs in the first Test here to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Pakistan were bowled out for 216 in their second innings with left arm spinner "
Sports,"Nagpur: Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar today said he was not rushing his comeback to cricket and that with more than a decade #39;s experience, he was prepared to face all kinds of challenge the game could throw at him."
Sports,World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina is listed in good condition at a Pittsburgh hospital after falling headfirst at a Skate America competition yesterday.
World,"Iran has rejected a European Union proposal to stop its uranium enrichment programme as  quot;unbalanced quot;, increasing the likelihood of the United Nations imposing sanctions on Tehran."
World,"The US will send three C-130 cargo planes from the Ramstein Airforce base in Germany to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and will help transport African Union peacekeeping soldiers to Darfur."
Business," The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be home to the central bank of the six states in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which are working to set up a monetary union next year, the Kuwaiti finance minister said."
Business,"Rdiger Assion, a spokesman for General Motors, trying to persuade union members striking over the company #39;s plans to cut 12,000 jobs at its Opel plants in Germany that strikes would risk more jobs."
Sports,Ferrari #39;s Rubens Barrichello aimed to shake off a decade-long jinx after seizing pole position at his home Brazilian Grand Prix for the second year in a row.
Sports,"Following are brief summaries of five memorable showdowns between Alex Ferguson #39;s Manchester United and Arsene Wenger #39;s Arsenal, English soccer #39;s two fiercest rivals."
Sports,The Formula One boss wants damages and an apology after Sir Jackie suggested on the BBC that he had broken promises made to Sports Minister Richard Caborn to save the British Grand Prix.
Sports,Northern Ireland #39;s Graeme McDowell is hot on the heels of the leaders going into the final round of the Madrid Open today. The Portrush golfer finished just one shot off the lead following a four under par 
Sports,Faisalabad: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Sami is likely to miss the crucial second Test against Sri Lanka at Karachi after pulling a groin muscle.
World," Militants bombed mourners arriving at a Kashmir graveyard on Sunday for the funeral of a murdered opposition party leader, killing one and wounding six, police and witnesses said."
World," Iran called a European proposal seeking indefinite suspension of its nuclear activities ""unbalanced"" but said Sunday the Europeans made the right decision to engage in dialogue."
Business,FOSTER #39;S Group chief executive Trevor O #39;Hoy has defended the handling of last year #39;s sale of Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality ahead of likely attacks on the Foster #39;s board at today #39;s annual meeting in Melbourne.
Sports,"(Boston-AP, Oct. 24, 2004) _ It was wild, sloppy World Series opener with plenty of runs, hits and errors. When it was over, the Boston Red Sox had won the highest-scoring Game One in World Series history, 11-to-9 over St."
Sports,  Unseeded Australian Alicia Molik scuppered Maria Sharapova #39;s hopes of a third straight WTA title on Sunday when she triumphed 4 6 6 2 6 3 in the Zurich final.
Sports,Michael Owen scored the winner for Real Madrid yesterday to notch his first league goal for the Spanish club. Owen opened his account for Real in the Champions League in midweek when he scored the only goal 
Sports,"The continuing heartache of Wake Forest #39;s ACC football season was best described by fifth-ranked Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, after his Seminoles had edged the Deacons 20-17 Saturday at Groves Stadium."
World,"While supporters of the recently ousted President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, battle with police in the Haitian capital, the northern town of Gonaives is trying to recover from a tropical storm, which "
World, Hundreds of British troops held a final church service in the relative calm of southern Iraq on Sunday as they prepared to head towards danger zones nearer Baghdad to help US forces tackle rebel hotspots.
World," Gunmen in Iraq have abducted a 7 year old Lebanese boy and are demanding  #36;150,000 for his release, Lebanon's official news agency reported Sunday."
World," Whether Republican George W. Bush or Democrat John Kerry wins the Nov. 2 election, Americans are likely to see some familiar faces in the Cabinet of either man as president."
Business,"LONDON : Britain #39;s third-biggest grocer, J Sainsbury, is the target of a five-billion-pound (7.2-billion-euro, 9.1-billion-dollar) takeover bid."
Sci/Tech,"In his first State of the City speech, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said it was time to move forward.  quot;I did not run for mayor to lead a city in retreat, quot; he said."
Sci/Tech,"A non-campus computer and server that were hooked to the campus network without proper security precautions have been linked to a University of California, Berkeley hacker "
World,"The bodies of some 50 Iraqi soldiers were found on a road in eastern Iraq, apparently after they were killed in an ambush as they were heading home on leave, Iraqi authorities said Sunday."
World,The main rival of President Hamid Karzai has conceded defeat in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election with less than six per cent of the vote left to be counted.
Sci/Tech,"  quot;UC Berkeley officials issued a statement of regret about a computer hacking that may have exposed the names and social security numbers of about 600,000 people, quot; says the Berkeley Daily Planet."
Sports,"All of Formula One #39;s 10 teams, with the exception of Ferrari, have signed up to a cost-cutting scheme which could save the threatened British Grand Prix."
Business,INVESTORS in Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality will trade in a knowledge vacuum today as they await the big decision from Woolworths.
Sci/Tech,"TITAN, the most mysterious of Saturn #39;s moons, might surrender many of its secrets when the Cassini space probe makes its closest approach yet this week."
Sports,PAUL Stoddart could turn out to be the saviour of Grand Prix racing after team bosses yesterday supported his proposals for radical cost-cutting measures.
Sports,TEAMMATE Harbhajan Singh copped the full force of a Sachin Tendulkar revival yesterday as the Little Master defended his gamble to face Australia tomorrow.
Sports,AN already confident Great Britain side have been boosted by news Australian skipper Darren Lockyer and forward Craig Fitzgibbon have been ruled out of Saturday #39;s Tri-Nations clash in Manchester.
Sports,"Brady Quinn stood patiently, almost valiantly, sputtering out answers to questions that had no politically correct response. More appropriate might be disposing of the film of "
World,"JAPAN was on edge last night after its worst earthquake in almost a decade killed at least 20 people, including three children, and injured 1500."
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell, making possibly his last official visit to northeast Asia in the shadows of the US presidential election, said yesterday there was a  quot;sense of urgency quot; in dealing with North Korea #39;s rogue nuclear program."
Business,"Employees at General Motors Corp. in Europe have discussed a major overhaul of the corporate structure in negotiations with management, the chief employee representative said in an interview published Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"  International Space Station Expedition 9 crewmembers, Commander Gennady Padalka and NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke landed on target in the steppes of Kazakhstan at 8:36 pm EDT Saturday after 188 days in space."
Sci/Tech,arvind s. grover writes  quot;San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom stated yesterday in his state of the city address that every San Francisco resident will have free wireless internet access.
World,"A seven-year-old Lebanese boy has been kidnapped on his way home from school in Iraq by militants demanding a \$US150,000 (\$A203,693) ransom for his release, Lebanese officials said today."
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, in Asia to prod North Korea to return to talks on ending its nuclear programs, said Sunday that while there is still time to resolve the impasse, ""there is a sense of urgency."""
World,Thousands spend a second night in shelters as rescue efforts continue after a series of earthquakes in northern Japan.
Sports,"Zurich - Australia #39;s Alicia Molik upset match favourite Maria Sharapova, winning Sunday #39;s final of the Swisscom Challenge 4-6 6-2 6-3."
Sports," Michael Owen scored his first Spanish soccer league goal on Saturday to lead Real Madrid over defending champion Valencia, 1 0."
Sports,"During the Astros-Cardinals playoff series last week, I wrote a column about the meaning of baseball for my 7-year-old son and children in general."
World,"JERUSALEM, Oct 24 (AFP) - The Israeli cabinet approved Sunday a compensation package for settlers who are set to be uprooted from their homes on the eve of a crunch debate on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip."
World,"BAGHDAD, Oct 24 (AFP) - The execution of 43 Iraqi army recruits northeast of Baghdad announced on Sunday is one of the deadliest attacks carried out on the country #39;s fledgling security forces."
Business,"The last full trading week before the presidential election is jam packed with earnings. Get ready. By Alexandra Twin, CNN/Money Staff Writer."
Business,Saudi Arabia said Sunday it is seeking stable oil prices in the international market for the sake of consumers and producers. Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Nuaimi said during 
Business, Fears of an explosion and concerns about public safety may lead to the scrapping of a planned natural gas importing terminal near Quebec City despite future fuel supply needs.
Sci/Tech,"When Bill Clayton, one of four San Diego County division chiefs of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, was asked last week about the use of innovative technologies to fight forest fires, he described his profession #39;s evolution this "
Business,"Two major insurance companies named in the New York attorney general #39;s investigation into questionable sales practices have discontinued the use of incentive fees, which are at the center of the probe."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell pressed North Korea on Sunday to return to nuclear disarmament talks even as he branded the communist country a  quot;terrorist state quot; that has  quot;no respect for human rights.
World,Marat Safin wins the Madrid Masters to edge ahead of Tim Henman in the race for the Masters Cup.
Sports,"Not satisfied to be feared solely for its explosive triple-option ground game, Navy added two more successful methods of attack Saturday and rolled to a 42-13 victory over Army at Lincoln Financial "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Desktop Search To Compete with Google\\Google is doing a heck of a job! It led to market leaders (MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail) increase the web space on webmail with GMail even before it is launched. Now, they have forced Microsoft to step into the desktop searching market sooner than ..."
Sports," Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle was inactive for Sunday's game against Cleveland, three days after being diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat."
World,"President Arroyo, by ordering that a court martial try Army Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia on unexplained wealth charges, has put the entire Armed Forces of the Philippines on trial, Sen. Joker Arroyo said yesterday."
World," LA ROCHE SUR YON, France (AP)   A 16 year old girl was kidnapped, raped and then murdered by jilted boyfriend 27 years her senior whom he originally met after accidentally sending a text message to his cellphone, a public prosecutor said Sunday."
Sports, Browns wide receiver Andre' Davis sat out Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles because of an injured left big toe.
Sports," Russian Marat Safin produced another  outstanding performance to beat Argentina's David Nalbandian,  6 2, 6 4, 6 3, and win the Madrid Masters Sunday."
Business," California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dedicated a pioneering hydrogen fuelling station on Friday, calling it the first stop in a  quot;hydrogen highway quot; that would some day stretch across the state as drivers switch to the cleaner burning fuel "
Sci/Tech,"Brazil has launched its first rocket into space, a feat that comes just 14 months after its space program was devastated by a deadly launch pad accident."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba announced plans to include an HD DVD-enabled DVD player in its laptops starting in December next year. The new drives will be limited to the high-end  quot;Qosmio quot; brand, and will sell for around 200,000-300,000 yen (US\$1,845-\$2,770)."
Sports,"A vanishing ball, thought to have been stolen by a spectator, may yesterday have cost Swede Johan Edfors the chance of winning the Madrid Open and of keeping his tour card."
Sports,"Australia captain Ricky Ponting, recovering from a broken thumb, is confident he can improve his poor record in India and help his team win the test series."
Sports," The latest low point in Ron Zook's tenure at Florida even has the coach wondering what went wrong. Meanwhile, Sylvester Croom's first big win at Mississippi State has given the Bulldogs and their fans a reason to believe in their first year leader. Jerious Norwood's 37 yard touchdown run with 32 seconds remaining lifted the Bulldogs to a 38 31 upset of the 20th ranked Gators on Saturday."
World, A powerful group of Sunni Muslim  clerics threatened Sunday to call a boycott of Iraq's first  free elections in decades if U.S. forces launch a  widely expected assault on the rebel stronghold of Falluja.
Sports,Manchester United had the better chances but Arsenal defended superbly as a pulsating opening half of their Premier League match ended goalless at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sports,Australia captain Darren Lockyer and second rower Craig Fitzgibbon have both been ruled out of Saturdays Gillette Tri-Nations clash with Great Britain.
Sports,"The rivalry between the New England Patriots and New York Jets may lack the animosity of the Red Sox-Yankees, but it is nonetheless one of the fiercest in the NFL, dating to its AFL ori- gins."
World," US beef exports to Japan, valued at more than US $1.7 billion last year, will resume in a matter of weeks after Tokyo agreed to ease a 10 month ban on the meat brought by a lone case of mad cow disease in Washington state."
World,THE decision to send Black Watch troops into Iraqs triangle of death followed requests by British military chiefs to take over a US-controlled area.
Business,"Weekly deductions for premiums, higher co-payments and deductibles are all part of the health care package now taking shape for Kroger workers, union officials say."
Sports,"BRAZILIAN Bruno Junquiera kept his 2004 Champ car title chase alive with a calculated race win on the Gold Coast yesterday. Junqueira, twice a series runner-up, now has a 22-point deficit to claw back on teammate "
Sports,Thiruvananthapuram: The BCCI on Sunday approved the match fitness report on batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the crucial third cricket Test against Australia at Nagpur from October 26.
Sports,"Sure the story of the former New England Patriots running back now starring for the New York Jets has aged, as has Martin. But hesa player who seems to get better with age, and "
World," India was due to roll out the red carpet Sunday for a visit by Myanmars army strongman General Than Shwe, days after he fired the nations premier who was architect of the regimes roadmap to democracy."
World,"A Royal Navy non-commissioned officer from Edinburgh has become the first registered Satanist in the British Armed Forces, it has emerged."
Sci/Tech," Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=7974.OS qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">7974.OS</A> is sexing up its U.S. advertising to launch the DS  handheld device, promising mature players that the gadget is  not their little brother's Game Boy."
World, A wedding guest who sparked a bidding frenzy when he offered for sale a pair of invitations to a wedding he did not want to attend has admitted that the bride was a former girl friend.
Sci/Tech," Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.OS) is sexing up its U.S. advertising to launch the DS handheld device, promising mature players that the gadget is not their little brother's Game Boy."
Business,"Grocery retailer Kroger Co. signed a tentative three-year agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1099, the union said."
Business,Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced an environmentally friendly Hummer on Friday - but not exactly the hydrogen-powered car he promised voters he would build when he campaigned for office.
Business,"The moans emanating from the airwaves these days are coming from AM-FM radio executives stunned by the imminent departure of Howard Stern, the trashy disc jockey who has become fabulously "
Sci/Tech,"Brazil has successfully launched a test rocket, 14 months after a more powerful one exploded before lift-off killing 21 people, Brazilian space officials said on Sunday."
Sports,MADRID (CP) - Canadian Daniel Nestor and Bahamian partner Mark Knowles advanced to the semifinals of the \$3-million US Madrid Masters on Thursday.
Sports,The Kiwis lead the Kangaroos 12-8 at halftime in their tri-series test at Loftus Road in London. Brent Webb opened the scoring with a try for the Kiwis but Australia came back with a converted try to Luke Rooney.
World,The Royal Navy #39;s decision to officially recognise a non-commissioned officer as a Satanist - allowing him to practise rituals on board ship - was condemned as  quot;utterly shocking quot;.
World,SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah and his son and National Conference President Omar Abdullah on Sunday escaped unhurt in a terrorist attack in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
World," Arms hunter Charles Duelfer's report, in concluding Iraq might have resumed weapons building ""after sanctions were removed,"" left out the crucial fact that the U.N. Security Council had planned controls over Baghdad for years to come, U.N. officials say."
World," It starts on the South Lawn, where a white gloved Marine snaps a morning salute to President Bush as he strides toward his helicopter. Minutes later, the president turns to wave from the doorway of Air Force One."
Business,US Airways #39; pilots voted to approve a new labor agreement yesterday that will reduce their salaries by 18 percent but will save the airline \$300 million a year.
Business,Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. shares were whipsawed on Friday amid conflicting reports that a change in the insurance broker #39;s top management was imminent.
Sports," Marat Safin played his best tennis in quite some time, beating Andre Agassi 6-3, 7-6 (4) Saturday to advance to the final of the Madrid Masters."
Sports,"Bill Nicholson, who died on Saturday at the age of 85 after a long illness, was a legend for what he achieved as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, taking on a struggling team and within 18 months turning them into Double winners."
Sports,MATCHWINNER Darren Lockyer admitted the Kangaroos got themselves out of trouble after he inspired their 32-12 win against New Zealand in London.
Sports,The Buckeyes were able to get things back on the right track against Indiana. Ex-OSU captain Jerry Rudzinski takes a look at what the Buckeyes were able to get right against the Hoosiers.
World, Tadashi Saito imagines his son leaving the office and trudging home to a lonely bachelor's apartment  #151; with all the lights out and no hot food on the table  #151; after a long day at work.
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell will  urge China Monday to exert its influence over North Korea to  resume six party negotiations on scrapping its suspected  nuclear weapons program.
Sci/Tech,"October 24, 2004 - GameSpot have posted up a final preview of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, hitting the PS2 this week and the PC next year."
Sports,MADRID : Marat Safin sent over 14 aces and devastated David Nalbandian with six breaks of serve Sunday to win his second career trophy in Spain with a title at the 2.425-million-euro Madrid Masters.
Sports,"South Africa #39;s Richard Sterne claimed his first European Tour title with a two-shot victory at the Madrid Open. Needing a top-20 finish to save his tour card, the 23-year-old carded a final-round 65 to finish on 18 under par and earn a two-year exemption."
Sports,"Plans for this celebration began when the St. Louis Cardinals began distancing themselves from the rest of baseball at midseason, but the party couldn #39;t begin until "
World,Those who thought the interim government of Premier Iyad Allawi was baying for the moon when it invited Shiite militiamen in Baghdads Sadr City neighborhood to hand in their weapons in return for cash appear to have been proved wrong.
World," In a villa overlooking the Indian Ocean, Teresa Simoes Ferreira grew up in the segregated privilege of Portuguese ruled Mozambique where she accompanied her father on medical rounds in poor rural areas."
Sci/Tech,"EARTH must take precautions to avoid contamination from lifeforms that must now be presumed to exist on Mars, leading scientists gave warning yesterday."
World," President Bush and John Kerry switched places Sunday, the president campaigning in New Mexico where Kerry was the day before and the Democratic senator taking Bush's place in Florida."
World," Political opponents of Prime Minister Tony Blair launched a renewed attack on his handling of the Iraq conflict Sunday, as British soldiers prepared to move deeper into the country to support U.S. troops."
Sci/Tech,The man who pierced the barrier of manned commercial spaceflight thinks the problem with space travel today is not so much technology but drive and inspiration.
Sports,Manchester United stand-in skipper Rio Ferdinand tonight claimed the controversial penalty given after Wayne Rooney went down in the box against Arsenal at Old Trafford was touch and go.
Sports,Marat Safin defeated David Nalbandian to lift the Madrid Masters trophy and leapfrog Tim Henman in the race to qualify for the Masters Cup.
Sports,"Richard Sterne of South Africa shot a 5-under-par 65 and rallied to win the one-million-euro (\$1.5-million Cdn) Madrid Open by two shots Sunday, ensuring the 23-year-old of another year on the European tour."
World,"  Overturned cars, crumbled homes and shattered roads greeted rescue workers Sunday after Japan #39;s deadliest earthquake in almost a decade stunned residents used to bearing up through the nation #39;s frequent tremors."
World,The Israeli Cabinet approved Sunday the Evacuation-Compensation Law to compensate settlers under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s disengagement plan.
Sci/Tech,MAKE love not spam. That #39;s the offensive that Lycos Europe is launching against spam-spewing servers. The secret weapon: A screensaver program that automatically hits the offenders with data to slow them down.
World,Thousands of people in northern Japan are spending a second night in emergency shelters or out in the open after a series of earthquakes.
World,"BAQUBA, Iraq -- Forty-nine Iraqi army recruits and their civilian driver were gunned down in a bloody ambush northeast of Baghdad, officials said on Sunday, one of the deadliest attacks ever against the country #39;s fledgling security forces."
Business,"It #39;s back to the negotiating table today for Kroger and a labor union representing 85-hundred employees in three states, including Indiana."
Sports,"ZURICH, Switzerland (Ticker) - Unseeded Australian Alicia Molik completed an impressive run to win her first Tier I title. Molik defeated fourth-seeded Maria Sharapova of Russia, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, to win the \$1."
Sports,"World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina sustained a concussion but no broken bones in a fall during the free skating program at Skate America, the ITAR-Tass news agency quoted the head of Russia #39;s figure skating federation as saying "
World," Still reeling from a 6.8 level earthquake, Japan #39;s northwestern Niigata prefecture was hit by another strong quake on Sunday afternoon measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale as the death toll from the previous hours rose to at least 22."
World,"TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday described a European proposal aimed at ending a nuclear standoff as unbalanced and rejected its demands that the Islamic republic halt all uranium enrichment activities, a foreign news agency reported."
World," Former Vice President Al Gore on Sunday told blacks embittered by his narrow loss in the 2000 presidential election that ""it doesn't have to be this way"" and urged them to turn anger into energy at the polls."
Sports, Oft injured quarterback Steve McNair left Tennessee's game at Minnesota on Sunday after reaggravating the bruised chest that kept him in the hospital for two nights last month.
World," The Washington Post endorsed John Kerry for president in an editorial, saying the choice was not an easy one but that President George W. Bush had not earned a second term in office."
World,Juan Pablo Montoya wins his final race for Williams at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Sci/Tech,"ARKALYK, Kazakhstan NASA #39;s top administrator says the agency wants to keep working with the Russians, with the goal of sending missions to Mars."
Sports,ANDRE Agassi will not be able to repeat the triumph he enjoyed in the Madrid Masters two years ago following his semi-final defeat to Marat Safin.
Sports,"Roger Clemens lives a double life. On work days, hesa Hall-of-Fame-caliber pitcher, a scowling, intense, driven competitor who is on a short list of all-time baseball greats."
World," The Israeli cabinet on Sunday approved as expected Premier Ariel Sharon #39;s controversial plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip, paying compensation to those leaving but punishing those trying to stay on."
World,"SRINAGAR: The head of held Kashmir #39;s main opposition party, Omar Abdullah, survived an assassination bid Sunday for the second time in a month when rebels exploded a bomb a few steps away from him, police said."
Sports,A change of coach and a change of attitude have helped Marat Safin return to peak form and the Russian number one is now aiming at the Masters Cup with real optimism.
Sports,"Formula One qualifying will take place on the same day as the race next season, after team bosses approved proposals put forward by the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA)."
Sports,"Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) gets off a pass before Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenny Mixon, left, can reach him during the first quarter in Minneapolis, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004."
Business," More than 56 percent of U.S. money  managers are ""bullish"" or ""very bullish"" about the U.S. stock  market near term, forecasting stocks will move higher in the  next eight months, according to a new Barron's poll."
Sci/Tech,"ARKALYK, Kazakhstan -- A Russian-US crew returned safely to Earth from the international space station, their Soyuz space capsule streaking through the atmosphere and landing on target in the steppes of Kazakhstan early Sunday."
World,"Around 50 Iraqi soldiers were killed execution-style after insurgents intercepted minibuses carrying them home on leave, officials said today."
World,"  Suicide bombers struck Iraqi security targets yesterday north and west of Baghdad, killing 22 Iraqis, officials said."
World,"VILNIUS, Lithuania - Lithuania #39;s main parties formed an alliance to try to keep a Russian-born tycoon and his populist promises out of the government in Sunday #39;s second round of parliamentary elections in this Baltic country."
World," Prodded by political logic, Democratic White House hope John Kerry is shedding an inbred reluctance to showcase his faith, and using scripture to malign President George W. Bush, a born again Methodist."
Sports," No. 1 Southern California and No. 2 Oklahoma have been the top two teams in The Associated Press Top 25 since the preseason, a nine poll run that is the longest to start a season in nine years."
Sports," No teasing with antacids, no take it to the bank boasts. Leading up to the Bengals' first Monday night game in a dozen years, Chad Johnson  #151; the gifted receiver with an affinity for the spotlight  #151; decided to keep it strictly low watt."
Business,"More than 56 percent of US money managers are  quot;bullish quot; or  quot;very bullish quot; about the US stock market near term, forecasting stocks will move higher in the next eight months, according to a new Barron #39;s poll."
Sci/Tech,"WE all love Google. For six years now, Google has been helping us find information from the dark holes of the Internet with utmost devotion."
World,"A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Iraqi army recruits, according to an Internet statement."
World,"Guerrillas killed 49 unarmed army recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces, and in other attacks Sunday a US diplomat and a Bulgarian soldier also died."
World,A powerful group of Sunni Muslim clerics threatened Sunday to call a boycott of Iraqi elections planned for January if US forces launch a widely expected full-scale assault on rebel-held Falluja.
World,"BAQUBA, Iraq : Almost 50 new Iraqi soldiers were gunned down in an execution in a remote area of eastern Iraq, officials said, while a US diplomat was killed in a mortar attack on a military base in Baghdad."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The federal government is promising the most sweeping overhaul to date of the 47 year old equalization program in an effort to guarantee provinces more stable annual funding.
World," An Iraqi militant group said it had  assassinated the chief of police in the northern Iraqi city of  Arbil and threatened to kill Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani,  according to an Internet statement posted on Sunday."
Business," The Securities and Exchange Commission staff may propose expanding disclosure rules on executive pay to cover lower paid executives including general counsels, a commission official said."
Sci/Tech,MISSOULA -- A University of Montana physics professor will be helping scientists explore one of the largest moons in the solar system next week.
Sports,"Juan Pablo Montoya held off the charging Kimi Raikkonen to claim Sunday #39;s Brazilian GP, his first win of the season. In wet-dry conditions the Williams driver put in a very impressive performance to win the "
Sports," Kansas City's Priest Holmes, after tying an NFL record with four touchdowns rushing in a half, left Sunday with an ankle sprain."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived Sunday in Beijing for a two-day visit after holding talks in Tokyo. China expects  quot;to have an extensive exchange of views quot; with the 
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won a key victory today as his cabinet easily approved a plan to compensate Jewish settlers who would be uprooted from the Gaza Strip.
Business,Qwest executives made hundreds of millions of dollars by selling their shares while the company made what the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday 
Business,"JEDDAH: The GCC yesterday sought observer status at meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)."
Sci/Tech,It is an encounter that planetary scientists and space science enthusiasts have been waiting for as the Cassini-Huygens Probe darts into the upper atmosphere of the Saturn moon Titan on Tuesday afternoon October 26th.
Sports,Boston #39;s victory over St. Louis in Game 1 of the World Series last night attracted the best television ratings for the opener of Major League Baseball #39;s championship round since 1999.
Sports,"An in-form PSV side beat struggling Ajax in Eindhoven Sunday, in one of the most crucial meetings of the season in the Dutch league."
World,NEW DELHI: Myanmar #39;s military leader Gen Than Shwe has arrived in India on a six-day  quot;historic quot; state visit. This is the first such visit by Myanmar #39;s head of state in over 20 years.
World,"Srinagar, October 24: National Conference president Omar Abdullah on Sunday escaped an attempt on his life when militants triggered a powerful blast as he reached a graveyard in Anantnag district to attend a ceremony for slain party leader."
World, Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi  claimed responsibility on Sunday for the killing of nearly 50  unarmed Iraqi army recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on  the country's fledgling security forces.
World," An Israeli missile fired from a pilotless  aircraft wounded two Palestinian policemen in the southern Gaza  town of Khan Younis on Sunday, witnesses said."
Business," More than 56 percent of U.S. money managers are ""bullish"" or ""very bullish"" about the U.S. stock market near term, forecasting stocks will move higher in the next eight months, according to a new Barron's poll."
World," An Israeli missile fired from a pilotless aircraft wounded two Palestinian policemen in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis on Sunday, witnesses said."
Sports," Liu Wei, a starting guard for the Chinese national team, was among three players released by the Sacramento Kings on Sunday."
World," Colombia's armed forces blew up 6,800 stockpiled land mines Sunday as President Alvaro Uribe, Queen Noor of Jordan and dozens of mine blast victims watched on large screens, launching an effort to eventually rid the country of the weapons."
World," The United Nations sent a tough message to delegates at peace talks on the civil war in Sudan's western province of Darfur, warning them that the international community would not tolerate mounting ceasefire violations and attacks on civilians."
World," Bill Clinton will return to the campaign trail on behalf of Democratic candidate John Kerry, party officials said, six weeks after the still popular former president underwent heart surgery to bypass blocked arteries."
Sci/Tech," Burt Rutan, an aviator whose SpaceShipOne won the  #36;10 million Ansari X Prize for making three suborbital space flights, said NASA needs another Wernher von Braun  #151; and chided the space agency for what he called a failed space shuttle program."
Sports," Joey Harrington threw two touchdown passes, and Chris Cash made a diving interception in the end zone late in the first half to lead the Detroit Lions to a 28 13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday."
Business,"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director, Rodrigo de Rato, said the road to a monetary union could be bumpy at times, as it requires strong political commitment "
Business,"The benchmark 10-year US Treasury note #39;s yield may hold near 4 percent, the lowest since April, as speculation record high oil prices will slow the economy bolsters demand for government debt."
Sci/Tech,"HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Burt Rutan, an aviator whose SpaceShipOne won the \$10 million Ansari X-Prize for making three suborbital space flights, said NASA (news - web sites) needs another Wernher von Braun - and "
Sports,The black T-shirt might as well have been a billboard hanging in the Boston Red Sox #39; clubhouse. Curt Schilling paraded around with a shirt that said  quot;Why Not Us?
World,"WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2004 - US Marine jets destroyed a known enemy command and control post in Fallujah today, US military officials in Iraq reported."
World,"Israel's Cabinet approved a compensation plan Sunday for settlers withdrawing from the Gaza Strip and part of the West Bank, handing Ariel Sharon an important victory two days before a showdown in parliament over the pullout."
Sports, That noise the crowd made Sunday during the Miami Dolphins' victory at Pro Player Stadium was faintly familiar from seasons past. It's called cheering.
Business,The future suddenly looks shaky for online DVD rental pioneer Netflix Inc. - a plucky home entertainment upstart that managed to hold its ground after retailing giants Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Sci/Tech,The three largest computer makers spearheaded a program today designed to standardize working conditions for their non-US workers.
Sports," LaDainian Tomlinson ran right, smack into a Carolina defender. He went left and was tackled again. Almost everywhere the San Diego running back went, the Panthers' maligned run defense was there to stop him."
Sports,Fernando finished fourth in Brazil after a masterful drive while Jacques took tenth place.
Sports, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a tonic for their sputtering offense in the Chicago Bears' porous run defense.
Business," The average U.S. retail price of  gasoline rose more than 5 cents in the past two weeks to more  than  $2 a gallon, its highest level since June, a leading  industry analyst said on Sunday."
World," A judge's order requiring some provisional ballots in Michigan to be counted even if they are cast in the wrong precinct was put on hold Sunday, the second time in as many days that a federal appeals court dealt a setback to Democrats who wanted to ease voting restrictions."
World, Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi  claimed responsibility on Sunday for the killing of nearly 50  unarmed Iraqi army recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on  the country's fledgling security forces.
World," At least two Israeli missiles fired from a  pilotless aircraft killed one Palestinian policeman and wounded  six on Sunday in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis, medics  said."
Sports," Shredding what had been the NFL's leading defense against the rush, Priest Holmes and Derrick Blaylock each scored four times on the ground Sunday in Kansas City's stunning 56 10 rout of Atlanta."
World,Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels deny reports of another split in their organisation.
Business," The average U.S. retail price of gasoline rose more than 5 cents in the past two weeks to more than  #36;2 a gallon, its highest level since June, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday."
Sports,"Rubens Barrichello was left cursing the Brazilian weather after his hard luck story on home ground continued at Interlagos today. Barrichello had finished just one grand prix in his home city, a fourth place "
Sports,"With Randy Moss relegated to two snaps of decoy duty, Daunte Culpepper and the Minnesota Vikings shifted gears and grinded one out against the Tennessee Titans."
Sports,"After going three years without winning on the road, the Detroit Lions are unbeatable away from the Motor City. Joey Harrington threw two touchdown passes, and Chris Cash made a diving interception in the "
Sports,"There are opportunities, there are missed opportunities, and then there #39;s what Florida did on Saturday. Ron Zook and the Gators fell to 4-3 on Saturday."
Sports,"Jay Fiedler played an efficient game and the Dolphins became the NFL #39;s last team to win, posting a 31-14 victory over the St. Louis Rams."
World," Strong winds and heavy rains lashed eastern Taiwan as Typhoon Nock ten began battering the island Sunday night. One fisherman was missing, police said."
World,ISLAMABAD: Secretary General Common Wealth Don Mckinnon has said that President General Pervez Musharraf #39;s uniform issue could be resolved through Parliament.
Business," Insider stock sales at U.S. apparel  companies jumped in September from a year ago, a sign that  investors should shun clothing companies' stocks as their  prices could drop further, a research firm said on Monday."
World, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said he wasn't sure he was being truly impartial when the high court was asked to settle the disputed 2000 presidential vote in Florida.
Sci/Tech,"\\Reuters has a story  about Gavin Newsom finally getting wifi and wanting to\hookup San Francisco:\\""SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has set a goal of\providing free wireless Internet activity in his city that sees itself as a\vanguard of the Internet revolution.""\\""""We will not stop until every San Franciscan has access to free wireless\Internet service,"" he said in his annual state of the city address on\Thursday. ""These technologies will connect our residents to the skills and the\jobs of the new economy.""\\The issue I have is that I'm not sure my tax dollars need to pay for this.  I'm\also pretty sure that the city will screw it up.\\Why not just do this.  Allow ...\\"
World," The Greek Orthodox Church's new Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, Theodore II, was enthroned in this coastal city in northern Egypt."
Business,"Three years ago, the online retailer responded to slowing sales by adopting the strategy of successful retailers such as Costco and Wal-Mart - to deeply discount items and reap a profit by increasing its sales volume."
Sports,"Arsene Wenger has accused ManYoo of deliberately targeting Jose Reyes during Sundays controversial clash at Old Trafford. As well as fuming at the penalty awarded by Mike Riley, Wenger was incensed by the "
Sports,Captain Darren Lockyer and goalkicker Craig Fitzgibbon have been ruled out of Australia #39;s Tri Nations rugby league Test against Great Britain this weekend.
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell is in China as part of a three-nation Asian tour to try to restart multi-party talks on North Korea #39;s nuclear program.
World,"VILNIUS : The upstart party of a Russian-born tycoon and right-wing opposition parties were neck-and-neck in Lithuania #39;s parliamentary elections, almost complete results showed."
Sports," Ruud van Nistelrooy's 73rd minute penalty kick and Wayne Rooney's injury time goal gave Manchester United a 2 0 victory Sunday over league leading Arsenal, ending the Gunners' unbeaten league streak at 49 games and moving the Red Devils back into the league chase."
World,"Soldiers in Britain #39;s Black Watch battalion are preparing to move to central Iraq after a United States request for assistance, the BBC reported Sunday."
Business," When narrow colonial era  streets get jammed with evening traffic in India's technology  capital, the radio disc jockey turns agony aunt."
World," Jordan's King Abdullah II called for all influential parties to attend an international conference on Iraq which Egypt will host next month, Petra news agency reported."
World," When narrow colonial era streets get jammed with evening traffic in India's technology capital, the radio disc jockey turns agony aunt."
World," Candidates for the White House now have yet another potentially influential bloc of voters to court, with the founding of a political interest group for grandpas and grandmas."
World," The U.N. peacekeeping force in Haiti should reach its full strength of more than 8,000 soldiers and police by the end of November, the United Nations special envoy to Haiti said on Friday."
Sports, Dallas wide receiver Terry Glenn and Green Bay safety Darren Sharper were injured in the first half Sunday and taken to the locker room.
World," With their khaki People's Army uniforms caked in grime, North Korean soldiers use shovels and picks to pack a railbed with rocks and earth."
World," An earthquake with a preliminary  magnitude of 5.6 shook northern Japan on Monday in the same  area where the country's deadliest quake in nine years killed  23 people and injured more than 2,000 two days ago, media  reported."
World,The dominance of Damascus in Lebanese politics gives rise to a new opposition leader.
World,"The UN predicts that 100,000 Liberians in West Africa will return home by year's end."
World,"Proper waste disposal in the EU has become prohibitively expensive, leading to black market dumping."
Sci/Tech,"Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sports,"TOUGH, taciturn and the polar opposite of media-friendly, he did not - unlike Bill Shankly -eave as his legacy a string of memorably witty and insightful quips and quotes."
Sports," World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina was discharged from a hospital Sunday after suffering a concussion, but no other serious injuries, in a fall during Saturday night #39;s free skating program at a competition in Pittsburgh."
Sports,  Rookie Josh Scobee put his foot into some more late game magic for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Scobee kicked a season high 53 yard field goal with 38 seconds left in the first half to 
Sports,"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss was in the starting lineup during Sunday #39;s 20-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans despite having a hamstring injury, but the All-Pro was removed from the game after the team #39;s "
World,Ariel Sharon is often presented outside of Israel as simply a belligerent and uncompromising political hawk and thus an obstacle to the Middle East peace process.
World,"TEHRAN, OCTOBER 24 : Iran on Sunday rejected a European Union proposal that it scrap uranium enrichment in return for nuclear technology, increasing the likelihood it will be reported to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions."
World,BAQUBA - The 49 homeward-bound Iraqi Army recruits probably took comfort at the sight of policemen at a roadside checkpoint at night.
World,"NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 24: Senior General Than Shwe, head of the Myanmar regime, arrived in New Delhi today to start a visit that marks a high point in Indias decade-long effort to politically engage Yangons military rulers."
World,killing of an American diplomat in Iraq since last year #39;s US-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein. militants that it killed 48  quot;apostates quot; in the attack.
World,"Juan Pablo Montoya won in his final race for Williams-BMW on Sunday, beating future McLaren teammate Kimi Raikkonen to capture the Brazilian Grand Prix."
World,"Colombia's armed forces blew up 6,800 stockpiled land mines Sunday as President Alvaro Uribe, Queen Noor of Jordan and dozens of mine blast victims watched on large screens, launching an effort to eventually rid the country of the weapons."
Business,Microsoft #39;s quarterly results released Thursday make clear that the software maker is becoming a much different company than the one Bill Gates started back in 1975.
Sports,"Just one week removed from a devastating home loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions responded offensively and defensively in Sunday #39;s 28-13 victory over the previously 4-1 New York Giants."
Sports,It was not supposed to be this way. Kansas City was supposed to be 4-1 maybe even 5-0 at this juncture of the season. Today the Atlanta Falcons will come into Arrowhead where the Chiefs have yet to win a single game.
Sports,"Sanders has 23 career touchdowns overall...The paid attendance was 69,809...The Ravens have now posted four interceptions in a game six times...Baltimore star offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden left the game with a pulled left hamstring...Williams "
Sports,The only sign that Terrell Owens didn #39;t have an issue with was the scoreboard. David Akers kicked a 50-yard field goal in overtime and Donovan McNabb matched a career high with four touchdown passes -- two 
World,"The month of November in a US presidential-election year is not supposed to be particularly eventful, but this year may be an exception, in the light of the gathering storm over "
World,"An Israeli missile fired from a pilotless aircraft wounded two Palestinian policemen in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis on Sunday, witnesses said."
World,"The UN peacekeeping force in Haiti should reach the planned 8,000 or more by the end of November, Haitian radio reported Saturday."
Business,The future suddenly looks shaky for online DVD rental pioneer Netflix Inc. - a plucky home entertainment upstart that managed to hold its ground after retailing giants Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has made courting Linux users and those considering the open-source option a top priority and said the sheer volume of innovation that Longhorn development efforts 
Sports,"Jonathan Quinn might have had his best half of football, but it still resulted in a goose egg on the scoreboard. With a little help from the defense, the Bears avoided a shut out with a Thomas Jones touchdown, but it was nowhere near enough."
Sports,"  The Jaguars out offensed the NFL #39;s best offense and beat the Colts today at the RCA Dome 27 24.  quot;It #39;s not the kind of a game a defensive coach likes to see, quot; but Jack Del Rio will take it after a combined 800 yards of offense."
World,Iran on Sunday rejected European demands that it halt all uranium enrichment activities and described a proposal aimed at ending Tehran #39;s nuclear standoff with the international community as  quot;unbalanced.
World,  Officials said a US diplomat originally from Ohio was killed Sunday morning when a rebel #39;s rocket or mortar shell crashed into the trailer where he slept.
World,"ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharrafs uniform issue might be resolved by parliament, Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon told a private TV channel on Sunday."
World,Haitian police and UN troops moved into a slum neighborhood on Sunday and cleared street barricades that paralyzed a part of the capital.
World,"By putting off a vote on banning all human cloning, nations have let embryo research for therapeutic reasons gain momentum. By Gregory M. Lamb  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sci/Tech, The future suddenly looks shaky for online DVD rental pioneer Netflix Inc.  #151; a plucky home entertainment upstart that managed to hold its ground after retailing giants Wal Mart Stores Inc. and Blockbuster Inc. invaded its turf.
Sci/Tech, Buildings are getting smarter  #151; and the next generation of building materials is expected to do even more. Windows could trap the sun's energy to heat hot water. Sensors that measure the carbon dioxide exhaled by people in a room could determine whether the air conditioning needs to be turned up.
Sports,Boston's Curt Schilling will be stitched again to give him the flexibility and the power he needs as he opposes the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of the World Series tonight.
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy's 73rd-minute penalty kick and Wayne Rooney's injury-time goal gave Manchester United a victory over league-leading Arsenal.
Sports,"After taking risks at the start, using dry tyres in the wet, Fernando finished fourth behind Montoya, Raikkonen and Barrichello."
Business,A corporate dealmaker and former Tory Party treasurer is reportedly planning a 5bn takeover bid for struggling supermarket chain Sainsbury #39;s.
Sports,"There was more scoring in todays games than usual, and several sides greatly improved their standing with important wins. Parma defended their home pitch against Lazio, with a 3-1 victory."
Sports,"In an effort to be fair and balanced, it should be pointed out that Florida coach Ron Zook is just 65 seconds away from being undefeated and being a major player in the Bowl Championship Series ratings."
World,"GAZA: Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants in a missile strike in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis early on Sunday, Palestinian medics said."
Sci/Tech," Satellites and telephone wires bring the battle for the White House to an Internet cafe 7,200 miles away in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, where Girma Hagos goes for his daily dose of U.S. election news."
World," Three Palestinians died in missile strikes  launched late Sunday on the Khan Younis area in southern Gaza,  medics said."
Business," The Coca Cola Co. reported a 24 percent drop in third quarter profit on flat revenue, but beat analysts reduced expectations that were tempered after the beverage giant #39;s previous warnings."
Sports, Boise State impressed Fresno State coach Pat Hill more than any of those big conference teams he has faced the past couple of seasons.
Sports,"A plane carrying members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization was missing Sunday after losing contact with the Federal Aviation Administration on its way to a NASCAR race, and a search was underway for the aircraft."
World,BEIJING : US Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived in Beijing for talks which he hopes will lead to a quick resumption of stalled talks on the North Korean nuclear impasse amid new bellicose accusations from Pyongyang.
World,"BEIRUT: The Lebanese charge d #39;affaires in Iraq warned Lebanese expatriates in Iraq to take extreme cautions or leave the country entirely, following the kidnapping of a 7-year old Lebanese boy there."
Sports, Rookie Ryan Palmer fired a  final round 10 under par 62 to seal his first PGA Tour victory  in the Funai Classic on Sunday.
Business,Mobile communications specialist Ericsson reported strong third-quarter earnings on Friday but said it expected only slight growth in mobile networks in the coming months.
Sports,"  A plane carrying members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed Sunday afternoon on its way to NASCAR #39;s Nextel Cup race at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR officials confirmed."
Sports,"Key stat  Eagles trying to become seventh team to win first six games by 10 points. Players to watch  Eagles #39; Terrell Owens has 30 receptions, 6 for TDs."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH, United States : Reigning world pairs champion Tatiana Totmianina was released from hospital, a day after she fell head first to the ice during the Skate America Grand Prix event."
World,Militants on Sunday made a bid on the life of former minister of state for external affairs and National Conference president Omar Abdullah when they exploded an improvised explosive device in Anantnag in south Kashmir.
Business,"Top insurance brokers in Hong Kong have stopped accepting controversial commissions from insurance companies, reflecting the continuing fallout from a scandal rocking the industry in the US.. Sources within "
Business,"If your office is often cold, take note - chilly environs may lower productivity. A study by a Cornell University ergonomics professor found a reverse correlation between temperature and typing mistakes."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Nine of the ten Formula One teams have united to propose cost-cutting measures for the future, with the notable exception of Ferrari."
Sports,LEADERS Juventus were the happiest team in Serie A today after title rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan played out a 0-0 draw at the San Siro.
Sports,"AS SOON as it was announced on Saturday morning that Sachin Tendulkar was certain to be fit to play in tomorrows third Test against Australia at the VCA Stadium, a stampede for tickets followed, with sales going up by 300 per cent in a day."
World,The group linked to insurgent leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for the massacre of 49 unarmed army recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces.
Sports, Ron Zook has taken the Florida Gators to a new low  #151; for the third straight season.
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won  cabinet backing on Sunday for a bill on the nuts and bolts of a  Gaza pullout, and hours later Israel launched a new raid in the  Palestinian territory, killing three and wounding 16."
Business,The United States and Europe are edging toward their biggest trade dispute everand Washington shouldn #39;t blink. The dispute involves competition between Boeing and 
Sports, Neil Rackers of the Arizona Cardinals tied an NFL record by kicking three field goals of at least 50 yards on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"Last week when Google came up with its Desktop Search, it promised to make finding files on our desktop a lot less painful. Knowing Google and its other services, I had little doubt that the new tool from their stable would be incredible."
Sci/Tech,"A series of security holes in three common Linux components has led open-source vendors to rush out several updates. Two of them, rated  quot;highly critical quot; by security company Secunia, are in libpng, a library "
World,"GUERRILLAS in Iraq killed almost 50 army cadets heading home on leave, ambushing the men on a desert road and making them lie face down on the ground before methodically shooting each one in the back of the head, Iraqi officials said yesterday."
World,"TWO Palestinian security service members and a civilian were killed in three Israeli missile strikes in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian security sources said today."
World,"Labor #39;s health spokeswoman, Julia Gillard, says she will not be standing for the position of shadow treasurer. Ms Gillard says it #39;s her own decision and not a response to weekend newspaper reports that Opposition "
World, TORONTO (CP)   A Canadian based security expert will tell a panel on Internet pharmacies this week that mail order drug companies could become targets for terrorists.
Business,"The US Army is studying a possible compromise with Halliburton Co. that might allow the company to keep several billion dollars in disputed billings for work in Iraq, defense officials said on Friday."
Sports,TEAM owners last night kick-started a week of intense activity that will help to determine who wins control of one of the richest sports in the world.
Sports,"Daunte Culpepper completed 24 of 30 passes, one for a touchdown, as the Minnesota Vikings topped the Tennessee Titans 20-3 Sunday."
Sports,Barcelona preserved their unbeaten run with a 3-0 win over Osasuna at the Nou Camp to keep the chasing pack in the Primera Liga at arms length.
World,"  American and Japanese negotiators agreed Saturday to ease a 10 month old ban on American beef exports to Japan, a deal that will reopen the US beef industry #39;s biggest overseas market to at least some products."
World,"TEHRAN, Iran Oct 24, 2004 - A uranium conversion facility in Iran is nearing completion, a top official said Sunday, only days after European countries offered a deal in which Iran would reportedly have to give up all nuclear activities."
World,The bodies of more than 40 Iraqi army recruits have been found following an ambush near the Iranian border in the country #39;s northeast region.
World,"Julia Gillard has reportedly bowed out of the race to become shadow treasurer, taking enormous pressure off Opposition Leader Mark Latham."
Sci/Tech," Opinion: This year, all of the big mobile operators are starkly aware that they're in a race. But ""Star Trek"" taught us never to make the mistake of assuming that people operate rationally."
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry turned the Bible against born again Methodist President George W. Bush, arguing that his policies ran counter to America's moral foundation."
Sports,"A plane owned by the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed with 10 people aboard on its way to a race Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration said."
Sports," Rodney Harrison broke up a fourth down pass from Chad Pennington with 2:14 remaining, and the New England Patriots held on to extend their NFL victory streak to 21 games in a 13 7 win over the AFC East rival New York Jets."
Sports,"A plane owned by the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashes on its way to a NASCAR race in Martinsville, Va., on Sunday, killing ten people."
Business,"With no more FCC at his heels, Howard Stern could get really dirty on satellite radio. But will the fans follow? Would you buy a satellite radio system to listen to Howard Stern?"
Sports,"Frederick Mosteller is a lifelong Red Sox fan. This is impressive on its face, particularly considering that his life began in 1916 and that he has survived almost nine decades with no memory of his team #39;s last World Series victory."
Sports,"THERE was both grief and jubilation abroad in the environs of Madrid yesterday, but for nobody was the latter more dramatic than for Richard Sterne."
Sports,"LONDON Bill Nicholson, who managed Tottenham Hotspur in its glory days of the 1960s and 70s, died on Saturday after a long illness, family members said."
Sports,"After going three years without winning on the road, the Detroit Lions are unbeatable away from the Motor City. Joey Harrington threw two touchdown passes, and Chris Cash made a diving interception in the "
World,"BAGHDAD In the single deadliest ambush of the Iraq insurgency, guerrillas dressed as security officers executed 49 freshly trained Iraqi soldiers on Saturday evening on a remote road in eastern Iraq as the unarmed soldiers were going home on leave, Iraqi "
World,"Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas predicted on Sunday he could form a new coalition, shrugging off a challenge from a party some "
World,"VIENNA Austrian officials have recovered the body of a missing German climber who won fame when he found a mummified 5,300-year-old human body in the Alps in 1991."
Business,"Publicly traded companies command the most attention from investors and the media, but don #39;t forget that business behemoths start somewhere."
Business,KPMG has received the largest audit fine in the history of the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its role in a company that cost Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corporation \$6billion (3.
Business,Detectives say they have no witnesses or suspects in the murder of an elderly couple killed in an apparent robbery at their Christian bookstore.
Sports,"Sao Paulo, Brazil (Sports Network) - Williams/BMW driver Juan Montoya captured the final event of the 2004 Formula One season - the Grand Prix of Brazil."
World,"Lithuania #39;s second round of general elections got under way on Sunday, with a recent-formed party threatening to force its way into government."
Business,"TNK-BP, which represents the biggest foreign investment in Russia, is fast emerging as the country #39;s largest oil producer. Its rise to prominence comes amid increasing state involvement "
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   A Muslim leader under attack for calling Jews ""brothers of monkeys and swine"" says he is no anti Semite."
Business," Tokyo stocks are expected to open weaker  on Monday as investors remain anxious about record breaking oil  prices, which dampened U.S. shares late last week."
Business,"Google Inc. is making everyone who snubbed its unconventional initial public offering of stock regret their decision. In the latest rebuke to its skeptics, Google wowed Wall "
Sports,Both teams have considerable ground to gain if they want to even think about making the playoffs. Dallas (2-3) is coming off a heart-wrenching loss to Pittsburgh while Green Bay (2-4) hasn #39;t won at home this season.
Sports,"Colts.com. If a certain game is important for a certain reasons, the Colts head coach will discuss the matter with his team early in the week."
World,"A car bomb exploded at a police station Saturday near a base in western Iraq used by US Marines, killing 10 Iraqi policemen and wounding 48 other people, officials said."
World," Campaigning in a state he lost by the narrowest of margins, US President George W. Bush accused Democratic rival John Kerry of not being serious about taking on Iraq's most wanted man."
Sci/Tech,"The ""one-stop shop"" lets wireless operators sell ring tones, games, picture messaging and other cell phone paraphernalia."
Sports, D.J. Trahan shot a bogey free 6 under 65 on Sunday to capture his first Nationwide Tour victory at the Miccosukee Championship.
World," Democratic Sen. John Kerry stressed his faith and values during a visit to the critical state of Florida on Sunday, while President Bush scoured New Mexico for votes and said it was ""up in the air"" if the United States could ever be safe from terrorism."
Sports, Jimmie Johnson's series high sixth victory of the season Sunday was overshadowed by word that a plane carrying members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed on the way to Martinsville Speedway.
Sports,"HEMPSTEAD, NY - He was drafted in the first round in 2000 out of Marshall, at the head of the same quarterback class that yielded Tom Brady, but Chad Pennington #39;s road to success has been more deliberate."
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Ahman Green and Brett Favre once again turned Lambeau Field into a home-field advantage. Green rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns and Favre threw for two scores as the "
Business,"THERE were grounds to suspend multi-million dollar payouts to departing James Hardie executives, NSW Premier Bob Carr said today. Mr Carr also urged Hugh Morgan, president of the Business Council of Australia "
Sci/Tech," Ring tones on mobile phones were once  considered cool if they simply sounded musical. Then phones  starting ringing to the tune of a pop song, giving way to ""ring  songs."""
Sports,"This was punk against opera, and punk won. Manchester United against Arsenal now has all the fervour and spite of the Buenos Aires derby, Barcelona against Real Madrid or Fenerbache v Galatasaray."
Sports,"For the first time of his career, Rubens Barrichello finished the Brazilian Grand Prix on the podium. Michael Schumacher started from the back of the field and finished in the points despite spinning in the early stages of the race."
Sports,"The Gillette Tri-Nations could not have made a much better start to its English section with all 16,750 tickets sold for Saturday #39;s entertaining clash at Loftus Road and the promise that Great "
World,Confusion surrounded the fate of the Iraq aid worker Margaret Hassan last night after main rebel groups denied being involved with her kidnap.
Sports, Emmitt Smith ran his way to another NFL record and Neil Rackers booted himself into a share of one.
Business,"BRUSSELS: The European Commission will revise downwards its 2005 economic growth forecast because of soaring oil prices, Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said on Wednesday."
Business,"A Kroger spokesman says the agreement includes wage increases and improvements in health insurance coverage. The contract covers about 8,500 employees in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana."
Business,"The Army has agreed to a Pentagon investigation into claims by a top contracting official that a Halliburton subsidiary unfairly won no-bid contracts worth billions of dollars for work in Iraq and the Balkans, according to Army documents obtained Sunday."
Business," Stock selling in the software and semiconductor sectors sent benchmark indexes lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average breaking through to a new "
Business,Qwest agreed to pay \$250 million Thursday to settle allegations the telecommunications company falsified the books by at least \$3.
Business,"How long can the wireless networking boom last? Not much longer, according to major competitors of Nortel Networks. Ericsson, the giant of the wireless industry, put a damper on stock markets yesterday when "
Sports,"Marat Safin barged his way past Britain #39;s Tim Henman into sixth place in the race to qualify for next month #39;s Masters Cup in Houston by overpowering David Nalbandian, of Argentina "
Sports,This is the circuit where the Montoya brand began to take shape as he swept past Michael Schumacher during the opening laps of only his third grand prix.
Sports,"Green Bay, WI -- Ahman Green rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns, as the Green Bay Packers throttled the Dallas Cowboys, 41-20, for their first win at Lambeau Field this season."
Sports,Samuel Eto #39;o scored two goals and Ronaldinho added another from the penalty spot Sunday to help Spanish Primera Liga leader FC Barcelona blank Osasuna 3-0 and maintain its five-point lead at the top of the standings.
World,"Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 138.20, or 1.3 percent, to 10,718.93 at 9:02 am in Tokyo. The broader Topix index lost 12."
Business,Supermarkets group J Sainsbury faces fresh takeover speculation today after it emerged that dealmaker George Magan might try to raise financing for an offer.
Business,"MG Rover will unveil pre-tax losses this week of about 50m as it struggles to survive in the British car market. The losses are down from 95m for the previous year, but sales fell to 144,000 last year, compared "
Business,"The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a new UN survey, which credits dropping prices for the robot boom."
Sports,Bruno Junqueira may not end up winning the 2004 Champ Car World Series title. But he might look back on the Surfers Paradise weekend as the point where he came of age as a complete driver.
Sports,"The 18-game win streak for New England broke the old record held by the 1933-34 Chicago Bears... The last time two 5-0 or better teams met this late in the season was on October 28, 1973 when the Minnesota "
Sports,"Kurt Warner had a gunslinger mentality in St. Louis, where an interception here or there was acceptable, providing it was offset by three or four touchdown passes."
Sports,"WORLD pairs champion Tatiana Totmianina was released from hospital today, a day after she fell head first to the ice during the Skate America Grand Prix."
World,"Iran on Sunday has refused to accept a European nuclear proposal, terming it as  quot;unbalanced. quot;. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Sunday that the proposal asking Iran to stop uranium enrichment activities "
World,EUROPEAN Union authorities launched an alert today to find airline passengers who travelled on flights with a Thai man who tried to smuggle two bird flu-infected eagles into Belgium.
World,"Typhoon Nock-ten battered Taiwan on Monday as the storm #39;s eye whirled just off the island #39;s eastern coast, drenching mountainous regions with rain that could trigger deadly mudslides."
Business,"James Hardie Industries NV, facing aA\$1.2 billion (\$880 million) bill to compensate asbestos victims, said Chief Executive Officer Peter Macdonald quit, a month after an inquiry found he misled investors about the costs."
Business,"Shares of Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group, the nation #39;s biggest pubs owner, may rise after Coles Myer Ltd. increased its takeover offer to A\$1."
Business," Papua New Guinea based miner Lihir Gold Ltd. (LIHRY) on Monday said production of 155,002 ounces of gold for the third quarter exceeded expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Brazil has successfully launched a test rocket, 14 months after a more powerful one exploded before lift-off killing 21 people, Brazilian space officials said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has asked labor leaders and the management of fourteen hotels for a ninety-day cooling-off period in their contract dispute.
Sports,Arsene Wenger was predictably fuming at referee Mike Riley following the  #39;homer #39; referees incredible decisions at Old Trafford.
Sports, Jimmie Johnson #39;s series high sixth victory of the season Sunday was overshadowed by word that a plane carrying members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed on the way to Martinsville Speedway.
Sports,"Leaders Juventus were the happiest team in Serie A after title rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan played out a 0-0 draw in front of an 80,000 crowd at the San Siro."
Sports,"And when David Akers #39; 50-yard field goal cleared the crossbar in overtime, they did just that. They escaped a raucous Cleveland Browns Stadium relieved but not broken, tested but not cracked."
World,Japan resumed rescue efforts at first light on Monday as aftershocks rattled the area where the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in nine years killed at least 23 
Sports," The Boston Red Sox led the St. Louis Cardinals 2 0 after one inning, as Boston ace Curt Schilling tested his sutured ankle Sunday in Game 2 of the 100th World Series. With Matt Morris on the mound, St. Louis was trying to even the series after Boston took Saturday's opener."
Sports, Curt Schilling might not be able to make a second start in the World Series because the unprecedented surgical procedure to stitch together his injured right ankle might be too damaging to keep repeating.
World," Israel killed four Palestinians in air strikes late on Sunday and early Monday during a raid on a militant stronghold in southern Gaza, medics and witnesses said."
World," Japan resumed rescue efforts at first light on Monday as aftershocks rattled the area where the country's deadliest earthquake in nine years killed at least 23 people and injured more than 2,000 at the weekend."
Sports," Marlon Anderson got his first start of the postseason for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night, serving as the designated hitter in the second game of the World Series."
World," A key Iranian nuclear facility which the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to shut down is nearing completion, a senior Iranian nuclear official said on Sunday."
World," A Serb boycott of Kosovo's second general election confirmed lingering divisions in the U.N. run province, and partial results from a monitoring group indicated that the political landscape will likely remain unchanged."
World," In their boldest and deadliest ambush yet, insurgents waylaid three minibuses carrying U.S. trained Iraqi soldiers heading home on leave and massacred about 50 of them  #151; forcing many to lie down on the ground and shooting them in the head, officials said Sunday."
World," Hamid Karzai clinched a majority of the votes cast in Afghanistan's first presidential election, near complete results showed Sunday, leaving him all but certain of becoming his war wrecked nation's first democratically elected leader."
Business,"Investigators for the New York attorney general have discovered evidence of deceptive and coercive practices, at Aon, the world's second-largest broker of insurance."
Business,"Federal regulators will formally approve Cingular Wireless \$41 billion purchase of AT  T Wireless, according to company officials briefed on the matter."
Business,"Jeffrey Greenberg will almost certainly be gone. But his company, Marsh  amp; McLennan, has a good chance of surviving as long as its outside directors understand that Mr."
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. and its pilots #39; union recessed talks Sunday without reaching an agreement on pay cuts that the company says are crucial to its effort to avoid bankruptcy.
Business,A deeply divided Securities and Exchange Commission is expected on Tuesday to approve rules requiring all but the smallest hedge funds to register with the SEC and make their records available for examination.
Business,"SINGAPORE : The Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) plan to enter into a cross-membership agreement that will allow member securities firms of both exchanges to execute equity transactions in both bourses from fiscal 2005, the "
Sports,"Curt Schilling #39;s start in Game 2 of the World Series at rainy Fenway Park on Sunday night apparently was not yet in jeopardy, but The Associated Press reported that the "
Sports,"Martinsville, VA (Sports Network) - A plane owned by Hendrick Motorsports crashed Sunday on its way to a NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway, killing all 10 people aboard."
Sci/Tech, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has introduced an environmentally friendly Hummer  #151; but not the converted hydrogen powered car he promised voters he would build when he campaigned for office.
Sports,Curt Schilling might not be able to make a second start in the World Series because the procedure to stitch together his injured ankle might be too damaging to keep repeating.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 2 percent at the opening on Monday as investors shied away from exporters including Toyota Motor Corp. after a fall in the dollar below 107 yen stoked concerns about their earnings.
World,"Japan #39;s northern prefecture of Niigata, struck on Saturday by the country #39;s deadliest temblor since 1995, was today rocked by fresh earthquakes strong enough to sway buildings in Tokyo."
Sports," A plane owned by NASCAR's Hendrick  Motorsports organization crashed on Sunday near a small airport  in Virginia, killing all 10 people aboard, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com hasn't yet entered the DVD rental business, but prices are tumbling even at the prospect."
World," Former President Clinton dismissed concerns that his decision to campaign for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry seven weeks after undergoing heart surgery is risky, saying, ""I want to do this."" In an interview Sunday with ABC News, Clinton said he talked to his doctors about it and ""they made some very helpful suggestions."""
World,Early results show President Ben Ali heading for his expected landslide victory in the Tunisian elections.
Sports, Corey Dillon rushed for 115 yards as the New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 13 7 at Foxboro Sunday to take their record winning streak to 21 games.
World, The Inter American Press Association criticized the U.S. government on Sunday for placing restrictions on foreign journalists' travels and for recent court rulings ordering reporters to reveal secret sources.
Business," The Nikkei average sank 2 percent on  Monday morning after a fall in the dollar rattled exporters,  while a strong earthquake that hit northern Japan at the  weekend lifted builders but dented firms whose operations it  affected."
Business," The dollar hit eight month lows against  the euro and six month troughs versus the yen on Monday on  continued worries about the U.S. economy and the yawning trade  deficit, and traders say it could fall even further.   Dealers  said the dollar's outlook against the Japanese currency had  worsened because it dropped below the closely watched 107 yen  level    the lower end of the five yen range in which it had  moved for the past five months."
Sports,Rodney Harrison brakes up a fourth-down pass from Chad Pennington with 2:14 remaining as the Patriots extend their NFL victory streak to 21 games in a 13-7 win over the Jets.
Sports,Joe Grzenda ended the life of the Washington Senators as a left-handed reliever who threw the last pitch in the franchise's final game in 1971.
Sports,"Daunte Culpepper completes 24 of 30 mostly low-risk passes, and an aggressive Vikings defense knocks Titans quarterback Steve McNair out of the game in a 20-3 win."
Sports,"Can you believe these baseball games of late? They are tension-filled, comeback-laden, back-and-forth, down-to-the-last-out sporting gems. And they are unwatchable."
Business,"California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger laughs during a visit to an after-school program site at PS 129 in New York #39;s Harlem neighborhood in this Wednesday, Sept."
Business,The Australian sharemarket dropped sharply at the open after Wall Street set the tone on Friday with one of its lowest closes for 2004.
Sports,Jenson Button #39;s hopes of rounding off the season with the first victory of his formula one career ended in an expensive cloud of smoke here yesterday as his BAR-Honda rolled to a halt with a major engine failure only three laps into the race.
Sports,"A plane owned by NASCAR #39;s Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed on Sunday near a small airport in Virginia, killing all 10 people aboard, officials said."
Sports,One of the best things that could happen to tennis would be for Marat Safin to return consistently to the form that enabled him to capture the 2000 US Open title - and at last there were signs of this yesterday as the charismatic Russian won his first 
Sports,"Det_Williams 18 pass from Harrington (Hanson kick), 9:25. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:35. Key plays: Harrington 24 pass to S.Alexander; Harrington 19 pass to Bryson on 3rd-and-15; Harrington 10 pass to Swinton on 3rd-and-10 to Giants 22."
Sports,"Great Britain returned from their Spanish training camp yesterday to the news that Darren Lockyer, their nemesis in last year #39;s Ashes whitewash, may not play again in the Gillette Tri-Nations series."
Business,"Australian #39;s benchmark S amp;P/ASX 200 index had its biggest drop in two months, led by BHP Billiton, on concern that record oil prices will slow economic growth and demand for metals."
Sports,"San Jose Earthquakes #39; Dwayne De Rosario celebrates after scoring against the Kansas City Wizards in the first half, during the first game of the Western Conference playoffs in San Jose, Calif."
Sports,"com senior editor. The family trees of NFL coaching staffs are often fascinating and worthy of deep study that usually reveals a lot about the head coach #39;s fundamental philosophies of offense, defense, drafting, etc."
Business," Citigroup is to revamp its  Japanese private banking unit, creating a local committee to  oversee operations, the Wall Street Journal reported."
World," The Nikkei average sank 2 percent on Monday morning after a fall in the dollar rattled exporters, while a strong earthquake that hit northern Japan at the weekend lifted builders but dented firms whose operations it affected."
Sports, Priest Holmes had already scored four touchdowns before an ankle sprain knocked him out of the game. Steve McNair and Randy Moss barely worked up a sweat Sunday before injuries sent them to the sidelines.
World," President Bush, Sen. John Kerry and their political parties are spending nearly  #36;40 million on TV ads in the final week of the presidential campaign as they adjust their strategies in a shrinking battleground."
Business,"Rwanda predicts rapid economic growth, but tension with DR Congo could imperil international assistance on which it relies."
Business,"The federal Securities Exchange Commission has asked General Motors, Ford and Navistar Corp., a maker of trucks and engines, to provide financial information about their pension and post-retirement healthcare plans."
Business,Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. plans a cross-membership agreement with the Singapore Exchange Ltd. to let its 109 member brokerages and Singaporean investors buy and sell equities on both 
Sports,ORLANDO (Florida): World number one and defending champion Vijay Singh was stalking joint leaders Tom Lehman and Briny Baird after the third round of the Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on Saturday.
Sports,Scotland #39;s John and Sinead Kerr finished fifth in the prestigious Skate America competition in Pittsburg yesterday. It was the Livingston-based brother and sister combination #39;s best-ever result in an international 
Sports,A plane owned by leading stock car team Hendrick Motorsports has crashed on its way to a NASCAR race in the United States killing all 10 people on board.
Sports,Quarterback Steve McNair left Tennessee #39;s 20-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings yesterday after aggravating the bruised chest that kept him in the hospital for two nights last month.
Sports,"But that #39;s OK. Because after a 31-14 rout of the St. Louis Rams, they can #39;t be called total losers either. It was a whole team effort, #39; #39; said quarterback Jay Fiedler "
World,"Thousands of people were facing a second night in emergency shelters or out in the open yesterday after the deadliest earthquake to strike Japan in nine years left at least 21 people dead and more than 1,800 injured."
World,Israel #39;s parliament will today begin debating bitterly opposed legislation to remove Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip next year ahead of a vote that could force a major realignment of Israeli politics.
World,TONY EASTLEY: The brutality of the violence in Iraq has reached a new low after 49 young Iraqi men were forced to lie on the roadside and each was shot in the back.
World,"year old girl was kidnapped, raped and murdered by a jilted and much older boyfriend she met after accidentally sending a text message to his mobile phone, in Normandy, France."
World," A uranium conversion facility in Iran is nearing completion, a top official said Sunday, only days after European countries offered a deal in which Iran would reportedly have to give up all nuclear activities."
World," Using armored cars and earth movers, U.N. peacekeepers and Haitian police moved into an area early Sunday controlled by militants loyal to ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide, protecting workers removing burned out cars used as road blocks."
Business, Satellite television provider  DirecTV Inc. said it may take up to  $1.6 billion in charges to  write down the value of satellites it would use for  broadcasting instead of high speed data services.
World," Leading senators expressed concern Sunday about a report that the CIA has secretly moved as many as a dozen unidentified prisoners out of Iraq in the past six months, a possible violation of international treaties."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell pressed North Korea on Sunday to return to nuclear disarmament talks even as he branded the communist country a ""terrorist state"" that has ""no respect for human rights."""
Business," The Nikkei average slid 2 percent by  midsession on Monday as a fall in the dollar jolted exporters,  while a strong earthquake that hit northern Japan at the  weekend lifted builders but dented firms whose operations it  affected."
Sports, Miami defensive tackle Santonio Thomas and right guard Tyler McMeans both might miss the remainder of the season because of knee injuries.
World,The Iraqi interim government has warned that nearly 380 tons of the world's most powerful conventional explosives are missing from a former military installation.
World,The soldiers were taken from three buses at a fake checkpoint northeast of Baghdad and killed mostly with bullets to their heads.
World,"As polls suggest gains for President Bush among black voters, Democrats are trying to solidify their bloc."
Business,"European Union competition authorities are expected Tuesday to clear unconditionally US firm Oracle #39;s hostile takeover of business software rival PeopleSoft, sources say."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has stopped development of a display chip for large-screen television sets. The cancellation is yet another product setback this year for the world #39;s largest chipmaker, which has struggled with several product delays."
Sports,"A plane owned by the Nascar race team Hendrick Motorsports crashed Sunday en route to the Subway 500 Nextel Cup race at Martinsville Speedway, killing all 10 on board."
World," As many as 19 people believed to be North Korean asylum seekers tried to dash into a South Korean consulate building in Beijing on Monday, but only three succeeded, a diplomat and a news report said."
World, President Hamid Karzai clinched victory  in Afghanistan's historic presidential poll as his main rival  conceded defeat even before election workers began counting the  final votes on Monday.
Sports,"All 10 people aboard a twin-engine plane owned by stock car racing team Hendrick Motorsports were killed Sunday when the plane crashed outside Martinsville, Virginia, according to a nearby funeral home."
Sports,"Colombia #39;s Juan Pablo Montoya won Sunday #39;s Brazilian Grand Prix, foiling the hopes of native son Rubens Barrichello and his Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher of Germany."
Sports,"Nothing happened, Reggie Wayne said. Nothing happened when the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver and Peyton Manning went face mask to face mask on the sideline late in Sunday #39;s game."
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Ticker) -- Priest Holmes and the Kansas City Chiefs  #39; physcial offensive line shredded the NFL #39;s top-ranked rushing defense."
World,wing parties have scored a surprise success in Lithuania #39;s parliamentary elections on the weekend. The right wing Conservative Party and Liberal Center Union party won 43 seats together in the 141 member parliament.
Sports,"Gilbert Arenas, Jarvis Hayes and Anthony Peeler return from minor injuries to play in the Wizards' 97-85 victory over the Bobcats."
Business, Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday due to economic uncertainties following powerful earthquakes that hit northern Japan over the weekend.
Business,"Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Chinas top ethylene producer, said Sunday its nine-month net profit almost tripled due to rising demand for petrochemcial products from the countrys booming economy."
Sports,"When they arrived Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs had much more modest goals than setting NFL rushing touchdown records.  quot;I just thought about wanting to be part "
Sports,"Opening night is on the horizon, but Allan Houston is still more curiosity than fixture in any discussion of the Knicks #39; rotation, and the remodeled lineup appears ready to take its first steps without him."
World," Typhoon Nock ten battered Taiwan on Monday as the storm's eye whirled just off the island's eastern coast, drenching mountainous regions with rain that could trigger deadly mudslides."
Business,"A cyclist rides passed the Teleajen oil refinery, near Ploiesti, Romania, 60 kilometers north of Bucharest, Sunday Oct. 24 2004. Oil producers in Romania have again raised the price of fuels this weekend due "
Business,Both major candidates for president want the country to be less dependent on foreign oil. But whoever is elected will face many of the same challenges that defeated 
Business,"The dollar hit eight-month lows against the euro and six-month troughs versus the yen on Monday on continued worries about the US economy and the yawning trade deficit, and traders say it could fall even further."
Sci/Tech,"Ever since two Gemini spacecraft met up high above Earth in 1965, the US space program has used astronauts for every rendezvous in orbit -- with other spacecraft, satellites, space stations or the Hubble Space Telescope."
Sci/Tech,NextWave Telecom Inc. has until Nov. 3 to detail how it plans to emerge from bankruptcy after the bankrupt PCS bidder was given another filing extension.
Sci/Tech,The rocket was launched from the Alcantara base in northern Brazil to conduct experiments just outside Earth #39;s atmosphere. The launch Saturday came 14 months after a deadly rocket explosion at the Altcantara 
Sports,The Red Sox are trying to keep up their momentum tonight at Fenway Park in Game Two of the World Series. Boston scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Sports,"A small plane en route to a NASCAR race crashed Sunday in southern Virginia, killing all 10 people aboard, officials said. The Beech 200 took off from Concord, North Carolina "
Sports,"They were home to Detroit this week, coming off a bye, and did nothing to improve on the record. Joey Harrington completed 18 of the 22 passes he threw."
World,"Six of seven men on Pitcairn Island charged with sex crimes have been found guilty. Our correspondent in New Zealand, Gillian Bradford, says the island #39;s mayor, Steve Christian, has been convicted of some of the most serious offences."
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell urged  China on Monday to exert its influence over North Korea to  resume six party negotiations on scrapping its suspected  nuclear weapons programs.
World,"Leading senators expressed concern Sunday about a report that the CIA has secretly moved as many as a dozen unidentified prisoners out of Iraq in the past six months, a possible violation of international treaties."
World,"Marlon Anderson got his first start of the postseason for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night, serving as the designated hitter in the second game of the World Series."
Business," Citigroup is to revamp its Japanese private banking unit, creating a local committee to oversee operations, the Wall Street Journal reported."
Business, Satellite television provider DirecTV Inc. said it may take up to  #36;1.6 billion in charges to write down the value of satellites it would use for broadcasting instead of high speed data services.
Sci/Tech,"BIRTHDAY BOY: Jack LaLanne keeps going and going, and so do the parties celebrating his 90th birthday in Santa Monica, Calif. On Saturday, nearly a month after the fitness guru turned "
Sci/Tech,A new and perhaps final report from the international consortium of laboratories that decoded the human genome has revised the estimated number of human genes sharply downward.
Sports,"As the winner of the Funai Classic at Walt Disney World Resorts walked up to the 18th green, a member of the gallery shouted Way to go Arnie!"
Sports,"Fans at MCI Center got their first look at the Washington Wizards last night, and in a sense, so did Coach Eddie Jordan. Gilbert Arenas, Jarvis Hayes and Anthony Peeler returned from minor "
World,"A strong aftershock measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted north Japan #39;s Niigata Prefecture Monday morning, leading the death toll from the three major quakes that hit the "
World,woman and a young Afghan girl killed on Saturday by a Taliban suicide bomber in central Kabul. declare a winner until it has reviewed a report by an independent panel investigating voting irregularities.
World,"China has rejected calls from Hong Kong #39;s pro-democracy lawmakers for a public referendum on whether local residents should be allowed full, direct democracy from 2007."
World," Yoshikazu Ogawa stood outside the pile of rubble that was once his home, poking around the plaster and wood that had suddenly come crashing down on his two minivans when a series of earthquakes hit northern Japan, killing at least 23 people and injuring some 2,000."
World,STRONG aftershocks jolted central Japan today after thousands spent a night in shelters following the country #39;s deadliest quake in nearly a decade that left 24 people dead.
Business, The dollar tumbled to eight month lows  against the euro and six month troughs versus the yen on Monday  as worries persisted about the outlook for the U.S. economy.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s Steve Ballmer argued that the true amount of shifting from Microsoft to Linux in places like Europe and Asia has been overstated in the media.
Sports,"Sunday #39;s final of the Madrid Masters pitted players ranked ninth, Marat Safin, and 10th, David Nalbandian, in the world; both near the top of their games."
Sports, Gilbert Arenas had 20 points and six rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 97 85 preseason win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night.
World,Six of the seven men charged with sex attacks on Pitcairn Island have been found guilty. Mayor Steve Christian was found guilty of five rapes.
World,"year old French girl was shot dead hours after she was kidnapped by her former boyfriend, who then killed himself, officials in western France said today."
Business," The U.S. dollar stumbled on Monday,  setting multi month lows against the yen and euro and trading  around four year lows against the Korean won and Singapore  dollar, prompting investors to clip Asian share markets."
Business,"Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index had its biggest drop in three months, led by BHP Billiton, on concern record high oil prices will slow global economic growth and demand for commodities."
Sports,Mark McNulty and Hale Irwin had roughly the same thought as they collected their big trophies and bigger cheques: How did Tom Kite let all this great stuff slip away at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship?
World,"Mr Qanooni, 47, quit Mr Karzai #39;s cabinet months before the ballot to spearhead a bid by the mainly Tajik Northern Alliance of anti-Taliban and anti-Soviet war heroes to unseat the interim Pashtun leader."
World," Myanmar army strongman General Than Shwe was due to meet Indian premier Manmohan Singh, leader of the world's biggest democracy, in New Delhi as the neighbouring nations sought stronger ties."
Sports,"A plane owned by the Nascar race team Hendrick Motorsports crashed Sunday en route to the Subway 500 Nextel Cup race, killing all 10 on board."
Sci/Tech,"In a Chroncle editorial titled ""The Jews"", Trinity senior Philip Kurian has created a global uproar.  The editorial complains that Jews are, as a community of special interest, stifling free speech.  The response of the Jewish community to this oped has been to stifle free speech."
Business," Tokyo stocks plunged Monday morning as a series of deadly earthquakes Saturday in Niigata Prefecture and a tumble in US shares last Friday prompted widespread selling, pushing the benchmark Nikkei index to a 10 week intraday low."
Business," The U.S. dollar stumbled on Monday, setting multi month lows against the yen and euro and trading around four year lows against the Korean won and Singapore dollar, prompting investors to clip Asian share markets."
Sports," Jimmie Johnson won the Subway 500, and no one knows how he did it. The reasons for that are understandable. Seconds after winning for the sixth time, Johnson celebrated normally."
World," Six men were convicted of a string of sex attacks on Pitcairn Island, the isolated Pacific territory that is home to descendants of the 18th century Bounty mutineers, after trials that exposed a culture of sex abuse in the tiny "
World,"JERUSALEM On Monday, Israel #39;s Parliament, the Knesset, will debate one of the most important decisions in the country #39;s history."
World,Beijing: US Secretary of State Colin Powell pressed China on Monday to convince North Korea to return to stalled talks on its nuclear weapons programs and urged Beijing to take up a Taiwanese offer for dialogue.
World,"BAQUBA, Oct 24: Rebels killed 49 unarmed army recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on Iraq #39;s nascent security forces and, in a separate attack on Sunday, killed a US diplomat in a mortar strike near Baghdad airport."
World,Taiwan and offshore Penghu County have geared up for strong winds and heavy rains as Typhoon Nock-ten is scheduled to encompass the whole island and outlying islands this morning.
Sci/Tech,Cell phone executives say new data-oriented services such as TV will help bolster an industry in a precarious state.
Sci/Tech,"New top-of-the-line smart phone has a sharper screen, a faster chip and a removable battery."
Sci/Tech,"Whether mopping up a battlefield or living room floor, the robot maker is working on vehicle to get the job done.\"
Business,THE United States helped negotiate the protocol under former President Bill Clintons administration. But President George W. Bush ditched the agreement shortly after coming 
Sports,"Juan Pablo Montoya finnished his four years with Williams in style as he won the season-ending Brazilian GP at Interlagos. The Colombian, who joins rivals McLaren next season "
Sports,"Jarrod Moseley, who won the Heineken Classic on his European Tour debut in 1999, must try his luck at the tour #39;s qualifying school - all for the sake of 23 dollars."
World,Taiwan #39;s markets and government offices closed today as Typhoon Nock-ten whipped parts of the island with torrential rains and winds as high as 180 kilometers (113 miles) an hour.
Sports," The National League's best offense is off to a feeble start in the World Series, and the St. Louis Cardinals' chances are sagging along with it."
Sports,Curt Schilling grinds through six strong innings to overcome another four-error game by Boston and  guides the Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday night.
Business,Microsoft said last week that its first-quarter net income rose 11 and revenue 12 because of strong server-software demand and steady sales of PCs that run its products.
Business,"EUROPEAN Union regulators will decide on Tuesday whether Oracle #39;s hostile \$US7.7 billion (\$10.4 billion) bid for rival PeopleSoft can proceed, the EU #39;s antitrust chief said."
Sports,"Bruised but unbowed, Tatiana Totmianina, the champion Russian pairs skater who had a horrific headfirst fall Saturday night at Mellon Arena, predicted yesterday that she will return to the ice within two weeks."
World,"Immune systems can perhaps accept tissues from people with other blood types, Canadian researchers find."
Sci/Tech,"If you are the average user, your computer has more bugs than a skid row motel."
Sci/Tech,"UpSnap turns your cell phone in to a search tool, offering free directory assistance lookups using SMS text messaging."
Business,"Elpida Memory Inc., Japan #39;s largest manufacturer of memory chips, plans to raise as much as 102 billion yen (\$954 million) in an initial public offering to help finance the construction of a new plant."
Sports,"A Hendrick Motorsports plane crashed Sunday on its way to a NASCAR race, killing all 10 people aboard, including the son, brother and two nieces of the owner of one of auto racing #39;s most successful organizations."
Sports,"For the second game in a row, the Red Sox made four errors. It made no difference after Curt Schilling beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-2, in Game 2 of the World Series."
Sci/Tech," Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers. They found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software and dozens of spyware programs secretly running on their computers."
World,David Blunkett is set to back plans to work closely with other European Union states on asylum and immigration.
Business,"  Delta Air Lines and its pilot union plan to resume talks on pay cuts Monday in Washington, after failing to reach agreement Sunday."
Business,US president George W Bush had repealed an internationally disputed export tax subsidy but lavished \$140 billion (R868 billion) in new tax breaks on corporations.
Business,"Euro zone economic indicators for release this week would show that business and consumer confidence was falling and that inflation was on the rise again, economists said."
Sci/Tech," Stepping up the heated battle of online search and services, Yahoo Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. have joined forces to tap each others' customers and put Web search features into Adobe's popular Acrobat Reader software."
Sci/Tech, Mayor Gavin Newsom on Sunday asked labor leaders and the management of 14 hotels embroiled in a nearly month old dispute to resume normal operations for at least 90 days while the two sides try to negotiate a new contract.
Sports,"At the rate the Boston Red Sox are going, they will soon be selling their World Series highlight film, which should be quite a bargain, considering it can double as a bloopers video."
Sports,"When we talk about winning streaks, all we hear about is New England. But how about some equal time for the Detroit Lions? Brock Marion and the Lions barrel into Giants Stadium to steamroll Jeremy Shockey and company."
World,"Six of the seven Pitcairn Island men charged with raping and indecently assaulting girls as young as 12 have been found guilty by a British court on the remote South Pacific island, a British official says."
World,The European Union has announced it will pay for more than half of the African Union #39;s peacekeeping force in Sudan #39;s Darfur region.
World,Tunisian polls closed Sunday in presidential and parliamentary elections widely expected to be won by the incumbent president and his party.
World," Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Monday he is considering visiting areas in Niigata Prefecture hit Saturday by powerful earthquakes that killed at least 25 people and injured over 2,100."
Sci/Tech," The services we once expected from ASPs are back, but now we refer to them as business process outsourcing."
Sci/Tech," IBM next month will finish transitioning its core pSeries and iSeries server lines to the Power5 chip when it starts shipping three new high end systems, two of which support as many as 64 processors."
Business,"US automakers, wobbling under crushing employee benefit costs, now have a new worry: The federal government is determined to find out whether the costs are accounted for fairly and properly."
Business,"Gasoline prices are hitting record highs, stocks of winter heating fuel are shrinking and energy costs are slowing the US economy."
Business,"Business confidence in Germany, Europe #39;s largest economy, probably declined to a four-month low in October amid signs that both export orders and consumer spending are slowing, a survey of economists showed."
Sci/Tech,Cingular Wireless LLC won approval from US regulators for its \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. on the condition the companies sell airwaves and give up customers in 
Sci/Tech,"Mayor Gavin Newsom stepped up the pressure on hotel owners in the San Francisco hotel labor dispute Sunday, issuing a formal letter asking the two sides to adopt a 90-day cooling-off period that would bring workers back to their jobs while negotiations "
World,"Howling winds and torrential rain lashed Taiwan on Monday as a rare autumn typhoon bore down on the island #39;s eastern shore, forcing schools and businesses in the capital and other regions to close."
World,"KABUL: Hamid Karzai has steered Afghanistan from the ruins of war to its first elected presidency, using skills honed from plotting to end Soviet occupation and negotiating the minefield of volatile Afghan politics."
Sci/Tech," Sprint Corp. said Monday it is coming out with a suite of services aimed at helping companies better manage cell phones and PDAs they issue to employees, including a feature to remotely erase sensitive information from devices that are lost or stolen."
Sci/Tech,"Treo 650 boasts a high-res display, an improved keyboard and camera, a removable battery, and more. PalmOne this week is announcing the Treo 650, a hybrid PDA/cell-phone device that addresses many of the shortcomings "
Sports,"  Recent history suggests that ancient history may be, well, a thing of the past. The Boston Red Sox, winless in the World Series since 1918 and just a week ago three outs from elimination this 2004 "
Sports,A private airplane carrying members of one of NASCARs most successful teams crashed Sunday afternoon in Bull Mountain near Blue Ridge Regional Airport.
Sports,Bill Belichick #39;s post-game wave to his kids in the stands usually resembles that of a man on a street corner trying to hail a cab.
Sports," Curt Schilling, his wonky ankle held  together by stitches, tossed six courageous innings to help the  Boston Red Sox pound the St. Louis Cardinals 6 2 to seize  control of the 100th World Series Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Treo 650 boasts a high-res display, an improved keyboard and camera, a removable battery, and more."
Sports,"The powerful St. Louis trio of Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds is 4 for 23 with one RBI in the series and with runners on base, they are 1 for 13."
Sci/Tech,Britains big football leagues and daily newspapers are circling each other in a showdown over game photos on Internet sites.
Business,The creation of a US insurance regulator is gaining support in Congress and among consumer groups after New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer disclosed his probe of improper sales practices.
Business,"The Bank of Communications, Chinas fifth-largest lender, had not finalized details of its upcoming initial public offering, the Shanghai Securities News reported Friday, citing a bank spokesman."
Business,US stocks #39; drop amid the release of third-quarter earnings reports may reflect concern that next year #39;s profit growth will slow even more than forecast.
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne is aiming to sharpen up its image with the launch of the Treo 650 on Monday. As previously reported, the smart phone update has a higher-resolution screen and a faster processor than the previous top-of-the-line model, the Treo 600."
Sci/Tech,"YAHOO has appeared to move a step closer to challenging Google in searchable web mail, acquiring the startup behind the powerful email application Bloomba."
Sci/Tech,"THE long and bitter presidential campaign will (it is widely and devoutly hoped) be over in nine days. One man will win, and the voters will be rewarded with either George W. Bush #39;s  quot;ownership "
Sports,"  In terms of beauty, Sunday #39;s 20 3 Minnesota Vikings win had all the appeal of a glow in the dark, velvet portrait of a group of dogs playing poker around a table."
World,"Local residents take refuge outdoors after a series of earthquakes in Niigata Prefecture, northwestern Japan, Oct, 24, 2004. A series of powerful earthquakes, one measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.8, rocked northwestern Japan Saturday evening."
Sci/Tech," A Russian U.S. crew returned to Earth from the international space station Sunday in a pinpoint landing on the Kazakhstan steppe, and NASA's chief said the United States wanted to continue the joint relationship on future missions to Mars."
World, Nepal's King Gyanendra called for an end to  quot;the cycle of devastation quot; in a weekend message to a nation reeling from a Maoist revolt.
World,The second round of AU-chaired talks aimed at finding a solution to the Darfur crisis are set to open in Abuja.
Sci/Tech,"As the election season reaches its peak, Silicon Valley is trying to change politics by harnessing the Internet's ability to take advantage of and grow social networks from the bottom up. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Entrepreneurs and start-ups emerging today find themselves in an environment different from that during the dot-com boom. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Ellen McCarthy</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"In 14 locations around the Washington area, MobilTrak devices are sensing which radio stations drivers are listening to by picking up electronic signals emitted from car antennas. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Touted as the solution to the hanging chads of the 2000 presidential election, experts debate the reliability of software that operates the new electronic voting systems. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business, Japanese stock indexes fell sharply by midday Monday as record oil prices and the dollar #39;s fall to a six month low against the yen sparked fears about the impact on consumer spending and corporate profits.
Business,Will he or won #39;t he? That #39;s the 25 basis points (or is it 50 basis points?) question Reserve Bank of India Governor YV Reddy will answer on October 26 when he unveils the midweek review of the annual monetary policy.
Sports,"Curt Schilling, his wonky ankle held together by stitches, tossed six courageous innings to help the Boston Red Sox pound the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 to seize control of the 100th World Series Sunday."
Sports,The South African Richard Sterne rescued his European Tour career in brilliant fashion yesterday by winning the Madrid Open with a closing 65.
Sports,"Every Sunday, we look at 12 important lessons to be learned from the day #39;s games in the Fantasy Dozen. In Week Six, some receivers had good outings, but not all of them have earned our trust yet."
World,"Australasia News, SYDNEY, Australia: Six men were convicted of a string of sex attacks on the remote Pacific island of Pitcairn, media there reported Monday, following trials that exposed a culture of sexual abuse on the island home of descendants of the "
World," US President George W. Bush  quot;has been adroit quot; at exploiting the suffering caused by the September 11 attacks, his predecessor Jimmy Carter said in an interview with the Guardian."
Sports, A stitched up Curt Schilling became the  first pitcher in major league history to win World Series games  with three different teams after producing a gritty display  Sunday.
Sports, Nothing on the damp infested walls or  among the dirty terraces declares that this was the scene of  one of the world's greatest sporting confrontations.
World,"The people of Nyang'oma, Kenya, are dreaming of good fortune for their remote village should Barack Obama be elevated to high office."
Business,"On Thursday, banks will begin implementing the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, better known as Check 21. The law is designed to speed up the processing of many of the 40 billion checks written each year."
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s largest miner, approved the \$990 million Spence Copper Project in northern Chile and a \$575 million expansion of its iron ore operations in Western Australia."
Sci/Tech,"much more so than the average home PC user realizes. That notion, widely held in the tech industry, is borne out "
Sports,"As he says he does each week this time of year, Texas coach Mack Brown sat down with his team Sunday and explained where it stands in terms of qualifying for a Bowl Championship Series game."
World,They are the shock troops of Iran #39;s Islamic Revolution - the men who helped seize the US embassy a generation ago and bore the brunt of their country #39;s eight-year war with Iraq.
Business,Advocates and opponents of a publicly funded baseball stadium in D.C. say there are big inequities in the details of the business tax that Mayor Williams has proposed.
Sci/Tech,The cell phone maker is working on a phone that uses controversial microchips used to store product information and signal their location.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Oct 25, 2004 - Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers."
Sci/Tech,A sophisticated autopilot system that could play a vital role in missions to the moon or Mars will be tested this week during a \$100 million demonstration 500 miles above Earth.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Oct 22, 2004 - In a blow to human vanity, researchers now say that people have about the same number of genes as a small flowering plant or a tiny worm."
Sports,"He chipped in on one hole and then rolled in a long, downhill putt for another birdie a little later. During the stretch in which he seized control of the golf tournament "
Sports,"Hendrick Motorsports #39; NASCAR victory celebration was cut short with word that one of the organization #39;s planes had crashed on its way to the race, killing all 10 people on board."
World,Preliminary figures in the Afghan presidential election indicate interim leader Hamid Karzai has won the simple majority needed to avoid a run-off.
World,"The right-win opposition Conservative Party and Liberal Center Union won 43 seats in the 141-member Lithuanian parliament, after more than 99 percent of the votes were counted "
World,"The military police soldiers who ran the high-security wing of the prison in Iraq kept an unofficial log of their daily activities, a diary of sorts that documents the conditions during the months that detainees were abused."
World,"<p></p><p> By Alan Baldwin</p><p> SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Juan Pablo Montoya left Williams as awinner in Brazil on Sunday, even if he had hoped for greaterthings before the season started.</p>"
Sports, There might still be a spotless season on the NFL horizon this year.
Sports, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush get the headlines. Southern California's defense does the heavy lifting.
Business," Third quarter earnings are meeting Wall Street #39;s expectations, but the lack of company forecasts on future earnings   or disappointing outlooks in many cases   is starting to have investors worried."
Business,"Opinion: In Part II of his series on Microsoft #39;s biggest failures, David Coursey claims the software giant has failed miserably to create upgrades that excite its users."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into the accounting practices six companies #39; use in calculating pension and other post-retirement benefit costs, according to published reports."
Sci/Tech,"Most computer users believe they are safe from online threats even as their machines fall victim to viruses and spyware, according to a survey."
Sports,"The wide receivers have been the most significant contributors to the Patriots stats, news #39; inactive list this season. Every week quarterback Tom Brady news counts on one of "
Sports,It should have been obvious to the Giants from the first series of the game yesterday that they were going to have problems containing the Detroit Lions.
Sports,"With the expected news Allan Houston is out for the preseason and likely out for the season opener, though it #39;s not official, the pressure was on for struggling Jamal Crawford to produce last night against the Mavericks."
World,"A total of 49 new Iraqi army soldiers have been killed in an ambush near the town of Baquba, northeast of Baghdad, which dealt a blow to the interim government #39;s efforts to build Iraqi security forces."
World,"After a month of suspension, the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel groups are due to formally restart negotiations on Monday in Nigeria in the hope of ending a 20-month-old "
Business,"This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Business,"BHP Billiton today announced the approval of the \$US990 million Spence Copper Project in northern Chile. The project will have a designed capacity to produce 200,000 tonnes of copper cathode per annum and will have a mine life of 19 years."
Business,"By announcing plans to maintain its current per-processor server software licensing, Microsoft Corp. has pleased customers and, in the process, put serious pressure on competing software developers to do the same."
Sci/Tech,"Palmone Inc. this week will unveil the Treo 650 smart phone, although the phone likely will not be available from carriers until later this fall."
Sci/Tech,SEARCH outfit Yahoo! has splashed out on an email software company that develops software technology that allows users to quickly search through mails and attachments.
Sports,"World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina was released from the hospital yesterday, a day after suffering a concussion in a fall during the free skating program at Skate America."
Sports,"LAS VEGAS (Ticker) -- Brian Grant had his first big game for the Los Angeles Lakers, helping hand Phoenix Suns their first preseason loss."
Sports,"Quarterback Steve McNair was knocked out of the game early, and the normally reliable Billy Volek struggled. On two of his three interceptions, including the one in the end zone, Volek underthrew his target."
World,"NEW DELHI: Myanmar army strongman General Than Shwe was due to meet Indian premier Manmohan Singh, leader of the world #39;s biggest democracy, in New Delhi as the neighbouring nations sought stronger ties."
World,Judges in Pakistan have ruled that a top scientist arrested last year for allegedly being involved in leaking nuclear technology should have his detention extended for a further three months.
World," A roadside bomb exploded Monday near a U.S. military convoy in central Baghdad, causing some casualties, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said."
World," Football powerhouse Dalian Shide abandoned a match against Shenyang Jinde in protest at the referee Sunday, confronting China's embattled Super League with yet another crisis."
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest miner, approved a total of \$1.5 billion to expand its copper and iron ore output amid increasing global metals demand led by China."
Business,"JAMES Hardie would face possible litigation if it did not ensure asbestos victims were adequately compensated, the ACTU said today."
Sci/Tech,NASA will launch a craft tomorrow afternoon for a computer-controlled rendezvous in space - the first time the agency will attempt such a feat without a pilot at the controls.
Sci/Tech, A theory that birds may have had four wings during a stage of their evolution has been given fresh support with the discovery of a new fossil in China.
Sports,"He spent three years on the Tight Lies and Hooters tours, where guys have to put down a deposit to play and some of them carry their own bag."
Sports,"SURFERS PARADISE, Australia - Brazil #39;s Bruno Junqueira spoiled his teammate #39;s bid to clinch the Champ Car drivers title. Junqueira won Sunday #39;s Lexmark Indy 300, meaning Newman/Haas teammate Sebastien Bourdais "
Sports,Donovan McNabb threw for 376 yards and four touchdowns to lead Philadelphia to a 34-31 overtime win at Cleveland. Minnesota #39;s Daunte Culpepper completed 24 of 30 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown to lead the Vikings to a 20-3 rout of Tennessee.
World,Officials fear that an infiltrator may have tipped insurgents that the unarmed soldiers were heading home on leave. BY ROBERT H. REID.
World,President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was headed for an almost certain five-year extension of his mandate when Tunisians voted in presidential and parliamentary elections yesterday.
Business,US oil prices hit fresh record levels after Norwegian ship owners threaten to cut off supplies from the world's third biggest exporter.
World," European Union competition authorities are expected Tuesday to clear unconditionally US firm Oracle's hostile takeover of business software rival PeopleSoft, sources say."
World, Tokyo stocks ended sharply lower Monday due to economic uncertainties following powerful earthquakes that hit northern Japan over the weekend. The dollar was lower against the Japanese yen.
World,"The UK needs to plan well ahead for the 2012 Olympics to ensure a lasting legacy, two leading think-tanks warn."
Business,  Northern Irish drugmaker Warner Chilcott (UK:WCRX) said it #39;s received a third offer at a price of 837 pence a share   a 2.2 percent premium to the share #39;s 818.
Business,"BEIJING: China has given the green signal for direct investment of insurance capital in the stock market under strict supervision, the State media reported today."
Business,"In an era when every major business transaction is measured in the billions of dollars, Ford Motor Co. of Canada #39;s decision to pump \$1 billion into redevelopment of its Oakville site - the formal announcement "
World,ELEANOR HALL: Now to the judgment in the sex abuse trial on Pitcairn Island. A short time ago the court on the Island handed down a guilty verdict against all but one of the seven men who had been charged with offences ranging from indecency to rape.
World,Israel has killed six Palestinians in air strikes during a raid on a militant stronghold in southern Gaza. Witnesses said pilotless aircraft fired five missiles at Palestinian targets in the 
World,"World News: Cairo, Dec 5 : A convicted Israeli spy will be released by Egypt in exchange for six imprisoned Egyptian students, an Arabic-language TV station reported Sunday."
Business,"  Harmony representatives are on the US leg of their hostile takeover tour, with shareholders from both sides attending a presentation on Thursday."
Business, The Boeing Company on Thursday said it is co operating with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the agency #39;s general inquiry into pension accounting methods.
Sports, Brian Grant had 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the Phoenix Suns 111 103 in a preseason game Sunday night.
Sports,"Playing their only preseason game at MCI Center, the Washington Wizards used a balanced attack to defeat the Charlotte Bobcats 97-85 last night before an announced crowd of 11,024."
World,The interim leader Hamid Karzai coasted towards victory in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election yesterday when his share of the vote passed the 50 mark.
World,"Tehran,Oct. 25 (NNN):Iran has rejected as  quot;unbalanced quot; a European offer of trade concessions and nuclear technology in return for the suspension of uranium enrichment."
World,"VILNIUS, October 25 (Itar-Tass) -- Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas said he will be looking for a new coalition in the new parliament but made it clear that any coalition with the Labor Party, led by Russian-born businessman Viktor Uspaskich "
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of residents of northern Japan camped outdoors, unnerved by a day of aftershocks from the nation's deadliest earthquake in a decade."
World,Israel #39;s Foreign Ministry Director General Ron Prushor said Sunday Egypt might return its ambassador to Israel in the near future.
Sci/Tech,Two astronauts who spent half a year aboard the International Space Station returned safely on Saturday to the steppes of Kazakhstan in the predawn darkness.
World,"Suspected Maoist rebels kidnap a judge and a former adviser to the late king, Nepalese police say."
Business,Manchester United said it has rejected a business plan from US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer and ended takeover talks. The club said an outline plan presented by Mr Glazer was not in its best interests because 
Business,James Hardie Industries says it has written to the foundation it set up to compensate asbestos victims reaffirming its willingness to top up the fund.
Business,Northern Irish drug maker Warner Chilcott has received a bid approach worth 837 pence per share which values the company at 1.53 billion pounds.
Business, Tokyo stocks ended moderately higher Friday as investors bought high technology blue chips following recent declines. The dollar inched up against the Japanese yen.
Business,"BHP Billiton today announced the approval of the US\$990 million Spence Copper Project in northern Chile. The project will have a designed capacity to produce 200,000 tonnes of copper cathode per annum and will have a mine life of 19 years."
Business,The FTSE 100 is expected to fall after a sharp sell-off in the US on Friday and amid continued strength in the price of oil. Financial bookmakers forecast the FTSE 100 .
Business,"The objection to aspects of Harmony #39;s bid for Gold Fields, submitted by Gold Fields to the Securities Regulation Panel (SRP), is purely a delaying tactic, Harmony CEO Bernard Swanepoel told I-Net Bridge on Friday."
Business,AILING supermarket chain Sainsbury #39;s is reported to be the target of a 5bn takeover bid being prepared by an ex-treasurer of the Conservative party.
Business,"Citigroup is to revamp its Japanese private banking unit, creating a local committee to oversee operations, the Wall Street Journal reported."
Sci/Tech,"A Soyuz capsule made a precision landing in Kazakhstan Sunday, safely delivering two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut to Earth after several months on the International Space Station."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently declared that a \$100 PC was needed to combat piracy in the emerging economies. Ballmer was quoted as stating that  quot;There has to be...a \$100 computer to go down-market in some of these countries.
Sports," Juan Pablo Montoya won in his final race for Williams BMW on Sunday, beating future McLaren teammate Kimi Raikkonen to capture the Brazilian Grand Prix."
Sports,"Formula One drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Nick Heidfeld are both \$10,000 poorer after separate fines for  #39;dangerous driving #39; in Sunday #39;s year-ending Brazilian grand prix."
Sports,It was the kind of complete game Chiefs fans had been dreaming of throughout the course of a nightmare season.  quot;This is how (people thought) we could score points and dominate 
Sports,"He tried to make the words sound determined and defiant, but the sound of Ron Zook #39;s voice had a tired inevitability about it."
Sports,  Brett Favre did something Sunday he hadn #39;t done for a long time. He finally posted a quarterback rating of at least 100.
Sports,"It would be difficult to justify the extra cost of racing in a non-championship British grand prix, Williams #39; Sam Michael said on Sunday."
Business," Chinese leaders have held several lengthy meetings in the past few weeks to discuss revaluing the yuan but have decided not to tinker with the system in the short term, a press report said."
World,"Few topics paint a starker difference between George W. Bush and John F. Kerry than US foreign policy. Bush, a man who rarely traveled outside "
World,"BEIJING: A group of North Korean refugees attempted to enter a South Korean consulate building in Beijing but only three managed to take shelter inside, South Korean officials and media said."
Business,"Investigators probing US insurance firms are alleged to have found evidence of improper practices at Aon, the world #39;s second largest broker."
Business,"BEIJING: Chinese insurers have been given the green light to invest in stocks, potentially boosting liquidity by nearly 60 billion yuan (7."
Business,"KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia #39;s national carmaker Proton is expected to sign a deal this week to assemble cars for Volkswagen AG in a tie-up that would boost the German giant #39;s presence in Southeast Asia #39;s fast-growing auto market, a report said."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer #39;s OS X, the operating system in its Macintosh personal computers, is Apple #39;s most Windows-friendly OS to date, but it won #39;t run Windows applications."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ  The road to respectability for the Detroit Lions has been, well, the road, ironic for a team that went three years and an NFL-record 24 games without winning away from Motown."
World,"  Strong aftershocks rocked northern Japan today after a barrage of powerful quakes jolted the region yesterday, killing at least 14 people and toppling buildings."
World,"In their boldest ambush yet, insurgents waylaid three minibuses carrying US-trained Iraqi soldiers heading home on leave and killed about 50 of them - forcing many to lie "
World," #39;For the national interest and so the country does not go into crisis, we will respect the result of the election. But we also want the fraud to be made clear."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin today wrapped up his three-day visit to India. On his last day, he visited the country #39;s second largest software exporter Infosys Technologies in of Bangalore."
Sports,No one wants the Red Sox to capture the franchise's first world championship since 1918 more than the players who fell so excruciatingly shy in the four seven-game heartbreakers since that glorious day 86 years ago.
Sports,"  As the newspaper of record, we must inform our readers that yesterday's 13 7 Patriots victory over the New York Jets broke the NFL record for consecutive regular season victories. The team has 18, 21 overall."
Sports,"It might have been the last Fenway Park game of the magical 2004 season. And if it was, there'll be a parade in Boston sometime before Election Day . . . perhaps the grandest celebration in 374 years of Hub history."
Sports,"He couldn't go. Curt Schilling wasn't hedging on this. He wasn't thinking maybe, or I'm doubtful, or let's see."
Sports,"Yes, Yaz threw out Saturday night's first ball. That's not enough. Nope, not enough '67."
Sports,"Tony Womack has his winter planned. The Cardinals second baseman will not only rest following a long season, he will heal."
Sports,"Saturday night's Game 1 World Series telecast returned a 13.7 national rating (25 share), the highest number for a Game 1 since the 1999 opener of the Yankees-Braves Series delivered a 14.2 (26 share) on NBC. It was the highest-rated World Series Game 1 for Fox since it began broadcasting baseball in 1996 (NBC retained the Series in 1997 and ..."
Sports,"In the immortal words of Casey Stengel:  quot;Can't anybody here play this game? quot; That was the title of Jimmy Breslin's classic book about manager Stengel and his wretchedly incompetent 1962 New York Mets, an expansion team that lost 120 games."
Business,  The bitter battle between American Airlines and France based Airbus over a New York crash in 2001 that killed 265 people has escalated as the US government nears its decision tomorrow on the cause of the second worst air disaster in US history.
Business,"At a renovated textile warehouse near Boston's Fort Point Channel, where 50 employees of Ember Corp. are moving this month from cramped quarters next door, young engineers are busy lining the walls with 600 wireless sensor nodes -- each containing a low-powered radio frequency microchip mounted on a printed circuit board."
Business,"The nation's top telecommunications regulators are convinced that electric-power lines are finally ready to become a revolutionary new way for Americans to get high-speed Internet access, unleashing competition for cable and phone giants."
Sports,"For the here and now, it is the challenge of matching wits with Terry Francona that dominates Tony La Russa's thoughts in the World Series."
Business,"  Bob Metcalfe    inventor, entrepreneur, pundit, and venture capitalist    is just back from Europe and jet lagged."
Sports,"Like the  quot;Curse of the Bambino, quot; baseball's unwritten rules are still a part of the game."
Business,"With elaborate fanfare this month, Microsoft yanked the wraps off the latest version of its Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) operating system. Although the software has had some moderate success -- Microsoft recently announced MCE unit sales had broken the million mark -- getting couch potatoes to become computer-friendly tubers has been a daunting task."
Sports,"When he finally flopped into bed well after 2 in the morning, naturally Red Sox manager Terry Francona couldn't sleep. His brain kicked into overdrive as soon as he lay down, and as the details of Game 1 of the World Series whirred through his head at near warp speed, he remained stuck on one particular juncture of the victory ..."
Business,"If you have wireless Internet access at home, your next-door neighbor could have it as well, without paying for it. He can just use yours. No problem if he's just shopping on Amazon.com or e-mailing Grandma. But what if he's sending spam messages or downloading kiddie porn?"
Business,"  Stepping up the heated battle of online search and services, Yahoo Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. have joined forces to tap each others' customers and put Web search features into Adobe's popular Acrobat Reader software."
Business,"For the second time in two weeks, IBM Corp. will unveil a product designed to challenge its archrival in the data storage business: EMC Corp. of Hopkinton. EMC dominates the market for high-end corporate storage hardware, but IBM's new ''storage virtualization quot; software could encourage defections from EMC by making it easier for companies to mix and match storage hardware from ..."
Sports,"  With the injured Deion Branch and Troy Brown on the sidelines, it was time for David Givens and David Patten to step up."
Business,"  Home Internet users are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers, which found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software, and spyware programs secretly running on their computers."
Sports,Michael Vick has certainly been a commercial success so far in his young NFL career -- it's hard to watch an NFL game on television without seeing him shilling for something.
Sports,"As he left Browns Stadium, Terrell Owens pulled a Sharpie out of his pocket and signed autographs for any fan who wanted one."
Sports,"Bad weeks happen to everybody. But Florida coach Ron Zook can retire the award for the season. All that happened to Zook, who had to endure the sting of a fireronzook.com website in his first season replacing Steve Spurrier as Gators coach, was a confrontation in a fraternity house, a lukewarm vote of confidence by the school president, and a ..."
World,Scooby-Doo is awarded a Guinness World Record for the most episodes of a cartoon comedy series.
Business,"Stepping up the battle of online search and services, Yahoo Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. have joined forces to tap each other #39;s customers and put Web search features into Adobe #39;s popular Acrobat Reader software."
Sports,"Ryan Palmer surges to 3-shot victory over Singh, rest of field for 1st title on PGA Tour. The name was familiar. So was the charge."
Sports, Arsenal #39;s fury at Manchester United #39;s 2 0 win in the English Premiership on Sunday spilled over into the papers on Monday with the Gunners #39; manager Arsene Wenger #39;s claiming they had been cheated.
Sports,South African golfer Richard Sterne rescued his European tour career in brillant fashion yesterday by winning the Madrid Open with a closing 65.
Sports,"Talks about the embattled British grand prix are back on, BRDC chief executive Alex Hooton has revealed. A few days ago, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he had called off all negotiations in deference to a new and wealthy long-term grand prix host."
Sports,"With so much on the line in front of a sold-out, lathered-up RCA Dome crowd Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts simply seized up. They emerged from their bye week not looking anything like the "
Sports,Know the foe: The Irish #39;s season is in danger of turning bad after a 24-23 loss to Boston College on Saturday. They now have two weeks to prepare for a game at No.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (25/10/04) - Insurgents disguised as police killed 43 Iraqi soldiers and five civilians in an ambush in remote eastern Iraq on Saturday, news agencies quoted senior Iraqi officials as saying."
World,Israel #39;s Cabinet approved compensation yesterday for settlers who will be uprooted by Ariel Sharon #39;s program to withdraw from the Gaza Strip 
World,"Haitian police and UN troops moved into a slum that has become a flashpoint for unrest, using bulldozers to remove a barricade of torched cars that had blocked traffic in the capital."
World," US mining giant Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM) is preparing a legal defense of five executives who face possible criminal charges related to the alleged dumping of toxic wastes by the company #39;s Indonesian unit, a company executive said."
World,"BOGOTA -- Colombia's armed forces blew up 6,800 stockpiled land mines yesterday as President Alvaro Uribe, Queen Noor of Jordan, and dozens of mine blast victims watched on large screens, launching an effort aimed at ridding the country of the weapons."
World,"  Interim leader Hamid Karzai has won a majority of estimated votes cast in Afghanistan's landmark presidential elections, according to preliminary results released yesterday."
World,"  Six men were convicted of a string of sex attacks on the remote Pacific island of Pitcairn, media there reported yesterday, following trials that exposed a culture of sexual abuse on the island home of descendants of the 18th century Bounty mutineers. Among those convicted was the island's mayor, Steve Christian, who claims to be a direct descendant ..."
World,"ILICA, Turkey -- For the past nine years, Osman Acar, his two wives, and 22 children have spent most nights inside an 18-by-15-foot tent pitched outside this remote village in the mountains separating Turkey from Iraq."
Business,"Warner Chilcott Plc, Northern Ireland #39;s largest drugmaker, said it #39;s talking with an unidentified bidder that has offered about 1.56 billion pounds (\$2."
Business," Colorado Group Ltd. (CDO.AU), an Australian footwear and clothing retailer, said Monday it expects net profit for the fiscal year ending Jan. 29 to be over 30 higher than that of a year earlier."
Business,William Morrison Supermarkets has agreed to sell 114 small Safeway stores and a distribution centre for 260.2 million pounds. Morrison bought these stores as part of its 3 billion pound 
Sci/Tech,"Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers. They found most consumers have "
Sci/Tech,A FAKE security advisory is being circulated that suggests that Red Hat #39;s Linux distribution users should download and install malicious code.
Sports,"The host Boston Red Sox scored a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, helped by Curt Schilling #39;s pitching through pain and seeping blood, in World Series Game 2 on Sunday night."
Sports,"When the opportunity arose to seize the day, the Seattle Seahawks looked more ready for a mausoleum than carpe diem. The Seahawks couldn #39;t take advantage of a prime chance "
Sports,SAO PAULO: Formula One qualifying will take place on Sunday mornings from next season after proposed changes were voted through at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Sports,"Molik, who beat Sharapova in the final, was Australia #39;s first champion of a WTA Tier I event and proved that you can be 20-something and breakthrough."
Sports,"Like a big, real-life Buddha, he slumped on the stool in front of his locker stall espousing to his audience how it was that a Detroit Lions team that entered this "
Sports,"Notre Dame knew what it needed to do but couldn #39;t get it done for the fourth year in a row against Boston College.  quot;We knew we had to come out in the second half and play our best football, quot; Irish coach Tyrone "
World,America #39;s top enemy in Iraq claimed the killing of nearly 50 unarmed army recruits in a cold-blooded assault on fledgling security forces slated to take part in a crackdown on rebels before elections due in January.
World, Norway's oil production faces a crisis in mid November with a threat by oil sector groups to stage a lock out to end industrial action which has weighed on the industry since July.
World,The EU is backing a project that would let viewers personalise shows and films to suit their tastes.
Sci/Tech," Mining is such a major part of Montana's legacy that the words ""gold and silver"" in Spanish are still emblazoned on the state seal."
World, President George W. Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry have not been spared by US comedians who have constantly lampooned the US presidential contenders in a comic assault led by a widely watched fake newscast.
Sci/Tech,LINUX distributor Red Hat has warned about an email scam designed to lure users of its open source software to download a fake update.
Sports,"Two games into the 100th World Series, the Boston Red Sox are threatening to run away from the National League #39;s winningest team in 18 years."
Business,"Crude oil futures rose to records in London and New York on concern offshore oil output from Norway, the world #39;s third-biggest exporter, may be halted by a labor dispute."
Business,"The Australian sharemarket remained weaker at noon, extending its morning losses after a disappointing performance on Wall Street on Friday and a nervous opening on the Tokyo Stock Exchange."
Sports,"First score: Lions, on an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joey Harrington to wide receiver Roy Williams in the first quarter."
World,Lusaka - Presidents from three African countries have laid wreaths to celebrate Zambia #39;s 40th independence anniversary. Fighter jets flew overhead in a display of military might not seen in at least a decade.
Sci/Tech,"\\I really like how the Washington Post cites their endorsement of Kerry :\\""EXPERTS TELL US that most voters have had no difficulty making up their minds\in this year's presidential election. Half the nation is passionately for\George W. Bush, the pollsters say, and half passionately for John F. Kerry --\or, at least, passionately against Mr. Bush. We have not been able to share in\this passion, nor in the certainty. As readers of this page know, we find much\to criticize in Mr. Bush's term but also more than a few things to admire. We\find much to admire in Mr. Kerry's life of service, knowledge of the world and\positions on a range of issues -- but also some things that give us pause. On\ba ...\\"
World," Europe's efforts to catch up to and then outpace the US economy have been  quot;a big failure, quot; the outgoing head of the European Union executive commission, Romano Prodi, told the Financial Times in an interview."
Sci/Tech, This chemistry lesson takes a strong stomach: It starts with grinding up fish in a big blender.
World," Six out of seven men charged with multiple sex abuse crimes on Pitcairn Island have been convicted, officials said, after a trial which exposed the dark side of the remote Pacific community."
Business,"European Union has decided to lift, at least temporarily, sanctions imposed on U.S. goods since Congress enacted sweeping changes in corporate tax law earlier this month."
Sci/Tech,"  Back in the days of stone knives and bearskins applications were  things that were written in cretinous languages like COBOL that  ran on wierd 71 bit architectures and used messed up file formats like  JCL and VSAM files or whatever.  What's a 'Data Division'?  Some whiny  80s band from Manchester?      Of course today we are so much  smarter.  If you look at the evolution, from ML, to branched languages  to structured programming to OOP, and from 3270 applications, to PC  apps to client server to web apps, you can clearly see how the  applications programmer transformed himself from knuckle dragging  simian to homo sapiens. That's the stereotype, right?    We have a name for all that old stuff, a pejorative name:  'legacy'.1   I'm here to tell you that the web application is the new  legacy.  "
Sci/Tech,Last Wednesday BBC2 aired part one of a three part series called The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear.
Business,"Spain #39;s second-largest bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, said Monday its nine-month net profit rose 18.4 percent on strong income from Spain and Mexico."
Business,The battle for Warner Chilcott moved to the next round today when the drugs group confirmed an approach that could value it at more than 1.
Business,"BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest miner, approved a total of \$1.5 billion to expand its copper and iron ore output amid increasing global metals demand led by China."
Business,"Wm Morrison has sold 114 small stores acquired with the 3 billion takeover of Safeway, signalling its distaste of the convenience market being pursued by rival supermarket giants."
Business,SERVICE AND software outfit IBM says that Internet attacks directed at the networks rose 27 per cent in September over July and August.
Sports,"It wasn #39;t exactly Cherry Hills and the US Open, and he wasn #39;t hitching up his trousers and making the gallery swoon. But Palmer did charge to victory Sunday at the Funai Classic."
Sports,Richard Sterne of South Afrrica won for the first time in his career on Sunday when he finished on 18 under par to win the Open de Madrid.
Sports,  The road to respectability for the Detroit Lions has been . . . the road. How ironic for a team that went three years and an NFL record 24 games without winning away from Motown.
Sports,"Their fates matched those of their teams in the Arizona Cardinals #39; 25-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks yesterday. Smith sealed the win with a 23-yard touchdown run, a play that put him over the 100-yard "
Sports,"  Neither 12 years in the league nor nine trips to the Pro Bowl could prepare left tackle Willie Roaf for what he did, saw and felt on this history making day."
World,"The first United Nations representation office was officially opened in Sofia on Monday, bringing under the same roof most of the UN agencies and programmes, working in the country."
Business,"  Jeffrey Greenberg may step down as early as Monday as chief executive of Marsh  amp; McLennan, the insurance broker accused of rigging bids by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, according a media report Sunday."
Business,Clothing and footware company Colorado Group Ltd today confirmed that Australian Retail Investments (ARI) had sold its \$115 million stake in the company.
Business,"The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, or Check 21, will supposedly revolutionize the check-clearing process. It is the most significant change since banks actually started clearing checks."
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, North Carolina Hendrick Motorsports officials have confirmed that an airplane owned by the organization was reported missing and downed today."
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Josh Scobee hit a 53-yard field goal with 38 seconds left and Byron Leftwich threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns, as Jacksonville defeated Indianapolis 27-24 at the RCA Dome."
Business,"\$150,000 mortgage for only \$610/month. Lower your mortgage - free quotes."
Business,  South African gold miner Gold Fields (GFI) said it #39;s board met Friday to assess an  $8.1 billion hostile takeover offer from Harmony (HMY) as well as to review measures for its defense.
Business,"AILING supermarket chain Sainsbury #39;s is the target of a 5bn takeover bid being prepared by an ex-treasurer of the Conservative Party, it was reported yesterday."
Business,Delta Air Lines has warned repeatedly that a bankruptcy filing could come within weeks if settlements aren #39;t reached soon with its pilot union and its debt holders.
World,"25 October 2004 -- With nearly all the votes counted, Afghan Transitional Administration Chairman Hamid Karzai appears on his way to an outright victory in the initial round of Afghanistan #39;s first-ever direct presidential election."
Sports,  Princeton Training Center (i.e. the US national team) nearly had the men's championship eights won in one of the Head of the Charles Regatta's most prestigious races yesterday.
Sci/Tech," The wireless content delivery company gets a third institutional round of funding, bringing total venture investment to  #36;46 million."
World," A group of 250 mainly European tourists was stranded for four days in the Bolivian Andes after indigenous protestors blocked roads amid a territorial dispute, the Interior Ministry said."
World,"A car bomb targeting a US Military convoy exploded near the Australian Embassy in Baghdad on Monday, killing at least two people. Police at the scene said the morning explosion killed two Iraqi bystanders and injured several others."
World,Six Pitcairn islanders were today found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting girls as young as 12 after a trial on the South Pacific island.
World,"China and the US agreed to work together to revive six-party talks aimed at dismantling North Korea #39;s nuclear program, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said in the Chinese capital, Beijing."
World,"New Delhi, Oct. 25. (PTI): A day after the militant attack on National Conference leaders in Kashmir, a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil reviewed the over-all situation in the state."
Business,The threat of a lock-out by Norwegian shipowners which would halt production at the world #39;s third-biggest crude producer has sent oil prices to record highs.
Business,Northern Irish drug maker Warner Chilcott Plc has received a bid approach worth 837 pence per share which values the company at 1.53 billion pounds (\$2.
Business,"Demand for a 2.3-billion-pound share buyback by Marks  amp; Spencer has been strong, the retailer says after pricing the move above market expectations at 362 pence per share."
Business,"  US venture capital investment and number of deals were down 4 percent with  $4.56 billion invested in 467 deals in typical third quarter slow down, according to the Quarterly Venture Capital Report released by Ernst  amp; Young and VentureOne "
Sci/Tech,10 years ago Craig Newmark started Craigslist for a few friends. Now the site is one of the Web's top portals.
Sci/Tech,"Craig Barrett, Intel Corp. #39;s 6-foot-3- inch chief executive, walked onto a stage during a industry conference in Florida last week, got down on his knees in front of more than 6,000 technology managers, and begged forgiveness."
Sci/Tech,"Avis Europe has scrapped development of a new ERP system because of cost overruns and delays, and will also scale back its overall IT restructuring project."
Sci/Tech,Fairfax County is putting its technology prowess to work for its new immigrants on Election Day.
Sports,"MANCHESTER United brought Arsenal #39;s long, unbeaten run to an end yesterday with a 2-0 win, but controversy rages over whether the Reds #39; first, scored by Ruud van Nistelrooy, was a deserved penalty."
Sports,A first win on the European Tour is a notable feat in any golfer #39;s career - but the one by South African Richard Sterne in the Madrid Open deserves special mention.
Sports,"The boys of Pi Kappa Phi better look out. Mississippi State pulls off the SEC stunner of this Millennium, beating Ron Zook and Florida 38-31."
World,"As restructuring talks continue, Opel #39;s works council and US parent company General Motors are considering a possible merger of GM #39;s European subsidiaries."
World,"European Union ministers are meeting in Luxembourg to discuss a five-year plan for co-ordinating policies on asylum, immigration and cross-border security."
World,"year old French girl was kidnapped, raped and then murdered by a jilted boyfriend she met after accidentally sending a text message to his mobile phone."
Sci/Tech,"The ability to get SAT scores on the Web has been celebrated by many teenagers and their parents; but when the site crashes, as it did Thursday, modern life suddenly seems maddeningly inconvenient."
Sports," A majestic Carlos Moya tamed  world No. 2 Andy Roddick, 6 2, 7 6, 7 6, Sunday to clinch the  Davis Cup for Spain."
Business,Yahoo Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. have joined forces to tap each others #39; customers and put Web search features into Adobe #39;s popular Acrobat Reader software.
Business, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (news   web sites) has introduced an environmentally friendly Hummer   but not the converted hydrogen powered car he promised voters he would build when he campaigned for office.
Sci/Tech,"  Home Internet users are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers, which found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software, and spyware programs secretly "
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO: Internet media and Web search company Yahoo Inc. said that it bought privately held e-mail search company Stata Labs, jumping into the nascent market for search-based email programs and services."
Sci/Tech,"NORTH COUNTY ---- For many, it was like waking from a bad dream ---- and then discovering it was not a nightmare, but real, and that it was just beginning."
Sci/Tech,"Home PC users will never choose Linux over Windows until it is adopted in the workplace. Whether Windows is a generic term and can be subject to copyright is all very interesting, as are some of the other "
Sci/Tech,Texas Instruments says it has developed a computer chip that will let television fans watch their favorite shows on cellular phones.
Sports,Manchester United fans still celebrating yesterday #39;s victory over Arsenal received what most would regard as even better news today - the club has ended takeover talks with Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,"Mike Sherman forgot his candy bar, and because of it he and the Packers tasted a sweet victory Sunday at Lambeau Field. Sherman and Grady Jackson took part in some good-natured sparring in the days leading up to Sundays Packers-Cowboys game."
Sports,"A Giants player was asked about the lack of pressure his team put on Lions quarterback Joey Harrington yesterday.  quot;Strahan didn #39;t get any pressure on the quarterback, quot; the player said after Detroit #39;s 28-13 victory at Giants Stadium."
Sports,"(October 25, 2004) - The Kansas City Chiefs were overdue for an offensive explosion and visiting Atlanta was the 56-10 victim Sunday."
World,Habseligkeiten - which means  #39;property #39; - has been voted the most beautiful word in the German language. And rhabarbermarmelade -  #39;rhubarb jam #39; - has been singled out as Germany #39;s coolest word.
World," French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said he was still hopeful two French reporters held hostage in Iraq would be freed, adding that  quot;lines of dialogue quot; had been opened with those detaining them."
World, Thousands of weary survivors of  Japan's deadliest earthquake in a decade prepared for a third  tense night in makeshift shelters and outside as rain  threatened and aftershocks raised fears of another big tremor.
Business,US oil prices have hit new highs on fears that a shipping strike in Norway could severely disrupt supplies from the world #39;s third largest exporter.
Business,"MUMBAI: Satellite television provider, Direc TV in a regulatory filing on Friday said that it may take up to \$1.6 billion in pre - tax charges to write down the value of satellites it would use for broadcasting instead of high-speed data services."
Sci/Tech,Texas Instruments (TI) has developed the wireless industry #39;s first digital TV on a single chip for cell phones. This will capture broadcast signals and allow cell phone users to watch live broadcasts ranging.
Sports,He plucked the errant pass out of the air and took it to a place he had never gone before. He was so overcome with emotion that he taunted an opponent just before the goal 
Sports,"Bryan Scott loved how the Atlanta Falcons opened their game Sunday to quiet the roars at Arrowhead Stadium. One play after the offense handed the defense a three-point lead, Scott stripped "
World,"The bodies of 49 freshly trained Iraqi national guard recruits, lined up and executed by insurgents, were discovered on a roadside about 75 miles northeast of Baghdad, Iraqi officials said Sunday."
World,"Peace talks between the Sudanese government and rebel groups in Darfur will resume in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, today. The talks are aimed at resolving the conflict which has left thousands of people dead and more than one million destitute."
Business,"LONDON : Marks and Spencer, the struggling British retailer, began buying back more than one quarter of its shares in the biggest tender offer ever seen in Britain."
Sci/Tech,Linux maker Red Hat is warning users about an email that pretends to be an official security advisory but is actually a phishing-type scam that contains links to malicious code.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini mission is set to reveal the first close view of Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan. At 1744 BST on Tuesday, the spacecraft will skim within 1200 kilometres of the moon - close enough for radar to penetrate "
World,"In Gaza today, Israeli troops raided a Palestinian refugee camp in response to mortar fire, killing 11 Palestinians, including an 11-year-old boy, hospital officials said."
World,"Strong aftershocks continued to rattle Niigata Prefecture on Monday after a series of devastating quakes on Saturday night left 25 people dead and more than 2,500 others injured, the Meteorological Agency and police said."
World,EU Justice and Interior ministers on Monday will discuss the future policy course on a wide-ranging security and immigration program that includes controversial proposals for refugee detention camps in Africa.
Business,Northern Ireland drug company Warner Chilcott says it has received a takeover approach at a price of 837p per share. This would value the company at more than 1.
Business,"With the fast growth of China #39;s foreign trade after the WTO accession, China has entered a peak period of trade disputes with foreign countries, said officials with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce."
Sports,"MANCHESTER United today dramatically rejected the advances of Malcolm Glazer, the US sports boss who is mulling an 825m bid for the football club."
Sports,India captain Saurav Ganguly expressed his dismay and Australia #39;s Adam Gilchrist his delight as the grassy wicket in Nagpur became the centre of attention on the eve of the third test.
World," US Secretary of State Colin Powell, on a mission to restart talks on North Korea #39;s nuclear program, on Sunday branded North Korea a  quot;terrorist state quot; that shows  quot;no respect whatsoever for human rights."
Business,"THE bid by charismatic Harmony CE Bernard Swanepoel to take over Gold Fields has all the makings of a bitter fight and one that may result, after years of success, in a serious setback for him."
Business,"Despite high oil prices, the volumeof world trade by the end of 2004 is likely to grow by 8.5 percentin real terms over 2003, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Monday."
Business,"World growth in 2005 could be lower than the 4.3 per cent forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) a month ago because of high oil prices, its deputy managing director Agustin Carstens said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Internet major Yahoo Inc will have a 25-member high-skilled software professional team in Chennai, after it acquired US-based Stata Labs."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell encouraged Chinese leaders on Monday to resume a dialogue with Taiwan but suggested Beijing was not prepared to do so because of strong concerns about President Chen Shui-bian #39;s policies.
Sci/Tech,"We  had been talking about it for at least 10 years. I would say, ""Dad, you really should buy a computer. Nobody uses typewriters anymore."""
Sci/Tech,"A seemingly small change was recorded last week at    Thayer Capital Partners,  one of the Washington region's biggest and best known corporate buyout firms. In its marketing brochure,    Frederic V. Malek  changed his title to ""chairman and founder"" from ""managing partner,"" the title he has held since he formed Thayer in 1993."
Sci/Tech,"Network engineers spend many of their working hours just keeping their networks up and running. Router Solutions, a three-person company in McLean, wants to help companies reduce the time their tech departments devote to such routine fixes. The company said it has developed a system-operation-management platform that monitors what's happening across an entire network, detecting issues when they arise and  fixing them with little or no intervention from network engineers."
Sci/Tech," Cogent Communications Group Inc. of Georgetown plans to announce today that it acquired the assets of another telecommunications firm and will get a new investment of \$18 million in cash as part of the merger, according to the company. ."
Business," German business confidence braved surging oil prices and the strong euro to remain stable in October, a widely watched barometer of industrial confidence in the eurozone's biggest economy showed."
Sci/Tech, Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) started trials of third generation (3G) video calls between mobile and fixed line phones.
Sci/Tech,"Three local companies are among four contractors that will vie for \$610 million in consulting, engineering and technical services with the Air Force Space Command over the next five years."
Business,The European Union will lift sanctions on US imports after President George W. Bush signed a law replacing an illegal export tax subsidy with a \$145 billion package of new corporate tax cuts and a buyout for tobacco farmers.
Business,"Ispat International NV (IST.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (ISPA.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would buy LNM Holdings NV and then will purchase International Steel Group Inc."
Business,SYDNEY: BHP Billiton said it has approved a copper project in northern Chile costing 990 million US dollars and the expansion of its iron ore operations in Western Australia.
Business,"LONDON : Europe #39;s efforts to catch up to and then outpace the US economy have been  quot;a big failure, quot; the outgoing head of the European Union executive commission, Romano Prodi, told the Financial Times in an interview."
Business,"European shares fell to six-week lows on Monday, taking their cue from the Dow Jones industrial average #39;s lowest close for the year, with record high crude oil prices and a sliding dollar also weighing on sentiment."
Sci/Tech,Intel has decided to cancel its project to develop a liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) chip that would bring down the cost of rear-projection televisions.
Sci/Tech,"thatshortkid writes  quot;The Washington Times is reporting on Brazil #39;s first successful space launch. Since it is closer to the equator, the task of getting up to space is easier, meaning much more cargo room over fuel."
Sci/Tech,"After 100 years of speculation, scientists have finally found proof that strong tides can trigger earthquakes. The link was confirmed by a trio of researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles "
Sports,"When Ryan Palmer went to the golf course Sunday morning for the final round of the Funai Classic, he knew he would need to shoot a low score to have a chance at winning."
Sports,South African Richard Sterne carded a brilliant closing round of 65 to win the Madrid Open and a place on the European Tour for the next two years.
World,"Australian troops serving in Iraq suffered their first casualties from hostile action on Monday when a car bomb exploded near their convoy in Baghdad, media reports said."
World,"Sudan #39;s government and rebels resumed peace talks in Nigeria #39;s capital Monday aimed at resolving the crisis in Sudan  #39;s Darfur region, which has left tens of thousands of people dead and displaced more than 1 million "
World, Sudanese government envoys sat down with leaders of the rebellion in the western Darfur region as African Union peace talks took off here with a likelihood of bitter rows over security arrangements.
Sci/Tech,"As more firms install software to keep tabs on workers, start-ups and heavy hitters alike spy an opportunity in surveillance products."
Business,  International Steel Group (ISG) said it will be acquired by Ispat International (IST) in a deal valued at  $4.
Business," Oil hit new record levels Monday, lifted by concerns over expansion of a Norwegian labor dispute that threatened to totally shut down the flow of oil from the world #39;s No."
Business,Ailing British retailer Marks and Spencer is to buy back 635 m shares -- around 27.9 pc of its issued capital -- at 362 pence following the UK #39;s biggest ever tender offer.
Sci/Tech,Users of Red Hat Linux have been targeted by a fraudulent electronic mail advising recipients to install a  quot;security update quot; containing mailicious code.
Sci/Tech,"Earthquakes can be triggered by the Earths tides, UCLA scientists confirmed Oct. 21 in Science Express, the online journal of Science."
Sci/Tech,"October 25, 2004 - I finally picked up the latest PC Gamer and thumbed through the Half-Life 2 review. I haven #39;t read the entire feature, as I got hung up on the part that said if you don #39;t want spoilers to just skip to the end for the score."
Sports,Ferrari #39;s record-breaking season may go down in the Formula One history books as the peak of Michael Schumacher #39;s career. Technical director Ross Brawn certainly 
Sports,"In their attempt to stop the Patriots #39; pursuit of perfection - which has reached 21 straight victories, including six to start the season - the Jets were imperfect."
World,Six men on the Pacific island of Pitcairn have been found guilty of subjecting women to rape and indecent assaults over a 40-year period.
World,Iran #39;s senior nuclear official said that the Islamic republic might resume the suspension of uranium enrichment as requested by the European Union in an attempt to end a standoff over its nuclear program.
World,up to 130 km (81 miles per hour). The eye was 80 km north of Taipei at 0800 GMT and. driver in the northern port city of Keelung.  quot;I #39;ve never seen anything like it.
World," Myanmar and India are expected to sign some cooperation agreements, including a protocol on fighting terrorism, during a five day India visit by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar Than Shwe, which started on "
Sci/Tech, An Australian song share website which offered links to music download sites was dubbed one of the world's largest copyright infringers in a landmark 500 million Australian dollar (374 million US) case.
Business," Specialty chemicals company Engelhard  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EC.N</A> on Monday posted flat third quarter results as  higher raw material costs and an unusually severe hurricane  season offset slightly higher sales."
Business,"The Norwegian Shipowners Association threatened on Monday to lock out more oil and gas rig workers, a move analysts said could result in a near shutdown of the third-largest petroleum exporter #39;s production and drive world oil prices even higher."
Business,MORRISONS is to hand over 114 of its smaller Safeway stores to rival Somerfield as part of a 260m deal. Morrisons said the sale would let it concentrate on the larger Safeway stores that it acquired and 
Sci/Tech,"You may lock your doors and windows - and maybe even activate an alarm system to keep your home protected, but a new study indicates that most of us haven #39;t taken the equivalent of those basic steps when it comes to protecting ourselves when we go online."
Sports,10/25/04- A world champion Russian figure skater is recovering after she was dropped on the ice by her partner during a performance.
World,Preliminary results indicate that interim leader Hamid Karzai has won a majority in Afghanistans election to become its first democratically elected President.
World,"Previously citing a  quot;sense of urgency quot; on North Korea issues, US Secretary of State Colin Powell headed into Seoul yesterday from China for a two-day visit to discuss international and bilateral affairs."
World,"The rand remained strong in late morning trade on Monday, having earlier touched 6.10 per dollar for the first time since July 23."
Sports," Pitching again through pain and seeping blood, Curt Schilling helped Boston move halfway to snaring its most elusive prize: a first World Series title in 86 years. Backed by another big hit from surprising Mark Bellhorn and unfazed by a defense that made four more errors, Red Sox beat St. Louis 6 2 Sunday to take a commanding 2 0 lead."
Business," Oil prices hit new record highs Monday  and the dollar slid against major currencies, piling up worries  in financial markets about slower growth and thinner corporate  profits."
Sports," RABAT, Morocco (Reuters) - Double Olympic champion Hicham  El Guerrouj, the greatest middle distance runner of his  generation, plans to retire in 2006 after trying to break the  5,000 meters world record next year."
Business,Manchester Utd say they have ended talks with the Glazer family regarding a possible takeover.
Business,Marks   Spencer begins buying back more than a quarter of its shares in a move that will return 2.3bn (\$4.2bn) to shareholders.
World,"Guerrillas have shot dead 17 Iraqis working for US forces north of Baghdad and killed six other people, including three Iraqi National Guards, taking the toll from three days of violence to more than 70."
Sci/Tech,"Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers. They found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software and dozens of spyware programs secretly running on their computers."
Sci/Tech,The future suddenly looks shaky for online DVD rental pioneer Netflix Inc. - a plucky home entertainment upstart that managed to hold its ground after retailing giants Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Blockbuster Inc. invaded its turf.
Sci/Tech,"Leading independent games maker,  Argonaut, is put up for sale to try to save the UK firm from going under."
World,"Carlos Ferreira was Manny Ramirez's Little League coach back in Washington Heights, a Dominican neighborhood in New York City, where it all began 20 years ago."
World, Car bombs and clashes killed 12 Iraqis Monday and three Australian troops were wounded in the first attack on their contingent since the end of the Iraq war.
Sci/Tech," Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers. They found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software and dozens of spyware programs secretly running on their computers."
Sci/Tech," The economic rebound might be sluggish, but technology investments matter more than ever. That's what three of the industry's biggest CEOs told 6,500 attendees last week at the Gartner Symposium and Information Technology Expo, one of the biggest annual gatherings of tech professionals. Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers, Intel CEO Craig Barrett and Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy also met with USA TODAY reporter Michelle Kessler to sound off on new technologies, stock options and globalization. Here's what they had to say, edited for clarity and space."
Business," The company said it would shutter part of its Japanese  trust business and promised sharper oversight of its remaining  operations, after a scandal led to the closure of its private  bank in the country."
Business," The European Union will suspend  sanctions on  $4 billion worth of U.S. goods, the bloc's  executive said Monday, three days after President Bush signed a  bill repealing illegal export tax subsidies."
World," Democrat challenger John Kerry's campaign demanded answers from President George W. Bush about the disappearance of nearly 400 tonnes of conventional explosives in Iraq, as the deadlocked White House race entered its final week."
Business,<p>\</p><p>   LONDON (Reuters) - Oil scaled a new high above \$55 a barrel\Monday as a threat by Norwegian ship owners to halt production\from the world's third biggest exporter stoked fears of a\winter supply crunch.</p>
Business, Oil scaled a new high above  #36;55 a barrel Monday as a threat by Norwegian ship owners to halt production from the world's third biggest exporter stoked fears of a winter supply crunch.
Business, Specialty chemicals company Engelhard Corp.  on Monday posted flat third quarter results as higher raw material costs and an unusually severe hurricane season offset slightly higher sales.
Business," The global food retailer Ahold NV, which owns the Stop  amp; Shop and Giant chains in the United States, said Monday it will buy a 20 percent stake in Scandinavian grocer ICA AB for 7.35 billion Swedish kronor ( #36;1.03 billion)."
Business,Washington Post staff writer David A. Vise discusses the unveiling of the new 401(k) credit card -- which allows American workers to easily borrow money from their own retirement savings.
World, Darfur peace talks kicked off four days late in Nigeria Monday amid mounting international concerns of a resurgence of fighting in the remote Sudan region.
World, The Israeli army killed 14 Palestinians in  a raid on a Gaza refugee camp Monday as Prime Minister Ariel  Sharon prepared for a critical parliamentary vote on his plan  to withdraw from the occupied territory.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 25 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices increased to new record high levels at \$55.63 per barrel today, driven by concerns surrounding a potential disruption in supplies due to a shipping strike in Norway, the world #39;s third-largest oil "
Business,"born billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, who made a fortune buying mills from Algeria to Mexico, agreed to acquire Wilbur Ross #39;s International Steel Group Inc."
Business,Women #39;s healthcare specialist Warner Chilcott has received a bid approach which would value the firm at more than 1.5bn (\$2.
Business," Europe #39;s efforts to catch up to and then outpace the US economy have been  quot;a big failure, quot; the outgoing head of the European Union executive commission, Romano Prodi, said."
Sci/Tech,"Chennai: Internet major Yahoo Inc will own a 25-member high-skilled software professional team in Chennai, after it acquired US-based Stata Labs."
Sci/Tech,Slashdot has a warning posted about the existence of a phishing scam directed toward Red Hat users. Read more to see the post. rixdaffy writes  quot;I just received an email from the  #39;Redhat Security Team #39; telling 
Sci/Tech,"You have a fancy home-entertainment system that can record and play TV programs, DVDs, show digital photos, and tap into your collection of digital music."
Sci/Tech,A test rocket which Brazil successfully launched on Saturday provided reassurance to the countrys space programme 14 months after a more powerful one exploded before lift-off killing 21 people.
World,Car bombs and clashes killed 12 Iraqis Monday and three Australian troops were wounded in the first attack on their contingent since the end of the Iraq war.
World,"GAZA CITY : Twelve Palestinians, including a child, were killed in a major army operation in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli parliament prepared to debate a controversial plan to pull out from the territory it has occupied for almost 40 years."
World,Iraqi officials suspect that 50 US trained Iraqi soldiers murdered by insurgents - many of them execution-style -ay have been set up by rebel infiltrators in their ranks.
World,"Aftershocks shook central Japan Monday as the death toll from Saturday #39;s earthquakes rose to 25, with more than 21,000 injured."
World,"Typhoon Nock-Ten killed three people and injured several others in Taiwan, according to a Hong Kong radio station on Monday. The dead include a male TV reporter and a fireman and another person still remained missing."
World,"About 150 Iraqis, many of them recipients of humanitarian aid, rallied Monday in front of the Baghdad offices of CARE International to demand the release of aid worker Margaret Hassan."
World,"Two car bombs detonated in Iraqi northern city of Mosul on Monday, killing one Iraqi person and wounding two others, security officials said."
World,Islamabad on Monday termed as  quot;discriminatory quot; and  quot;not in sync with peace process quot; the reported decision of Jammu and Kashmir officials to issue passports with explicit instructions that it is not valid for travel to Pakistan.
Business," The EU commission acted to ease trade tensions with the United States, saying it would lift sanctions after US President George W. Bush approved a repeal of illegal corporate tax breaks."
Sports," Curt Schilling, his bad ankle held  together by stitches, tossed six courageous innings to help the  Boston Red Sox pound the St. Louis Cardinals 6 2 to seize  control of the 100th World Series Sunday."
Sports, A stitched up Curt Schilling became the  first pitcher in major league history to win World Series games  with three different teams after producing a gritty display  Sunday.
Business,Oil scaled a new high above \$55 a barrel Monday as a threat by Norwegian ship owners to halt production from the world #39;s third biggest exporter stoked fears of a winter supply crunch.
Sports,Manchester United Plc said it ended talks with Malcolm Glazer about a takeover bid for the world #39;s biggest soccer club by revenue because the US billionaire #39;s proposal involves borrowing against the company #39;s assets.
Sports,"Desperate to salvage a major title from a disappointing 2004, Serena Williams has flown to Austria to earn points for the end-of-season WTA Championships."
Sports,"Its not surprising the Notre Dame players and coaches were using words like devastating, heartbreaking and unbelievable following Saturdays 24-23 home loss to Boston College."
Business," LaBranche   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LAB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LAB.N</A> , the largest  market maker on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, on  Monday posted a net loss for the third quarter amid a drop in  principal transcations and commissions."
Business,"Citigroup (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it would shutter part of its Japanese trust business and promised sharper oversight of its remaining operations "
Business,Netherlands-based steelmaker Ispat International NV said Monday that it agreed to acquire LNM Holdings NV and International Steel Group Inc.
Business,"(1010 WINS) (NEW YORK) Marsh and McLennan #39;s chairman and chief executive Jeffrey Greenberg will step down this morning, according to a published report."
Business,ZAANDAM - Dutch food retailing giant Ahold announced it would take over a 20 stake in the ICA Swedish supermarket chain from Norwegian Canica group for 811 million euros.
Business,"SEOUL (Dow Jones)--South Korea #39;s Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (000660.SE) Monday posted sharply higher net profit for the third quarter, helped by strong chip prices - making "
Business, Kimberly Clark Corp.  on Monday posted a higher third quarter profit as increased tissue prices helped counter higher raw material costs.
Sports,The Football Association will review Arsene Wenger #39;s comments about the referee of Sunday #39;s 2-0 defeat by Manchester United and investigate reports that United manager Alex Ferguson was pelted with soup in the tunnel.
Sports,The NASCAR community is mourning a tragic loss after a plane crash killed 10 members of a racing dynasty. Federal officials say 8 passengers and two pilots died when the Hendrick Motorsports aircraft went down on its way to a race in Virginia.
Business," BellSouth Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLS.N</A> on Monday  said third quarter earnings fell due to storm damage in its  region and the sale of some international assets."
Business, Oil scaled a new high above  $55 a barrel  Monday as a threat by Norwegian oil and gas employers to halt  production from the world's third biggest exporter stoked fears  of a winter supply crunch.
World," Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will visit India and other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations next month, the foreign office said."
World," Nearly 380 tons of explosives are  missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam  Hussein's dismantled atom bomb program but was never secured by  the U.S. military, the United Nations said Monday."
Sci/Tech,Cell phone executives say new data-oriented services such as TV will help bolster an industry in a precarious state.
Business,"Ispat International will buy LNM Holdings and International Steel Group Inc., forming the worlds largest steel firm in a deal worth a total of \$17."
Business,"South African miner Harmony, seeking to acquire rival Gold Fields, posted a first quarter headline loss per share of 110 cents on Monday, worse than expected."
Business,It speaks of grateful grannies and bowing bread-earners as Munificence plc divides between its investors excess booty earned from triumph on commerce #39;s high seas.
Business,Seek and ye shall find: Yahoo! (nasdaq: YHOO - news - people ) and Adobe Systems (nasdaq: ADBE - news - people ) have struck a deal to put Web search capabilities into Adobe #39;s Acrobat Reader software.
Business,"The housing market has peaked but is not heading into the abyss, analysts said today, as figures showed property price falls for the fourth consecutive month."
Business,"MUMBAI: Reliance Industries Ltd, the petrochemical flagship of India #39;s largest private company, said Monday second quarter net profit jumped 39 percent against a backdrop of high oil product prices."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has acquired Stata Labs, a company whose e-mail application Bloomba allows users to search messages and attachments. Engineers from Stata Labs are to join Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,"In a completely expected announcement, palmOne has formally announced the Treo 650. There are few, if any surprises, considering they #39;ve done an amazingly bad job of protecting against leaks."
Sci/Tech,"Borland Software this week is breaking up its Together ControlCenter package for UML modeling into separate products for developing, designing, and architecting applications."
Sports,"Helsinki, Finland - The delegation representing the city of Berlin on Saturday successfully won its bid to host the 2009 IAAF World Championships in Athletics, ahead of strong challenges from Split and Valencia."
Sports,"Hooker Gordon Bulloch was named on Monday as Scotland captain for the November internationals against Australia, Japan and South Africa."
Sports,"  The Seattle Seahawks had a bad fourth quarter against St. Louis two weeks ago, then a bad first quarter last week in New England."
Sci/Tech," Borland Software this week is breaking up its Together ControlCenter package for UML modeling into separate products for developing, designing, and architecting applications."
World,The International Atomic Energy Agency says 380 tons of powerful conventional explosives are missing from the Al Qaqaa facility south of Baghdad that was supposed to be under American military control.
World,"A car bomb targeting a US military convoy exploded near the Australian Embassy Monday, killing at least two people, police and the Iraqi Interior Ministry said."
World," Some 100,000 weary survivors of  Japan's deadliest earthquake in a decade bedded down for a  third night in makeshift shelters or slept outside as a series  of strong aftershocks raised fears of another big tremor."
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge has ordered a man known as the ""Spam King"" to disable so-called spyware programs that infiltrate people's computers, track their Internet use and flood them with pop-up advertising."
Business,"Stepping up the heated battle of online search and services, Yahoo Inc and Adobe Systems Inc have joined forces to tap each others #39; customers and put Web search features into Adobe #39;s popular Acrobat Reader software."
Business,"written a check with the hopes that it wouldn #39;t clear for a few days, so there #39;s enough time to get more money in the bank account to cover the expense."
Business," Kellogg Co. , the world's largest cereal maker, on Monday reported a quarterly profit that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its full year earnings outlook, helped by strong sales of new products."
Sci/Tech,  You may lock your doors and windows    and maybe even activate an alarm system to keep your home protected. But a new study indicates that most of us haven #39;t taken the equivalent of those basic 
World," Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is actively directing terrorist cells in the former Yugoslav republic of Bosnia, a top US terrorism analyst told a local daily."
Sports," With a Sunday charge that would have made his namesake Arnold Palmer proud, Ryan Palmer birdied four straight holes down the stretch and closed with a 10 under 62 to win the Funai Classic at Disney by three shots over Vijay Singh and Briny Baird."
Sports," No. 1 Southern California and No. 2 Oklahoma have been the top two teams in The Associated Press Top 25 since the preseason, a nine poll run that is the longest to start a season in nine years. There were few changes in the media poll Sunday with no movement among the first 11 teams."
Business," U.S. stock futures trimmed early  losses but pointed to a lower market open on Monday, following  a broad sell off on Friday, as oil prices set new records above   $55 a barrel, fueling worries that soaring energy costs will  bite into corporate profits."
Business," BellSouth Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLS.N</A> on Monday  said third quarter earnings fell due to storm damage in its  region and costs stemming from Cingular Wireless' planned  $41  billion purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A>."
Business," U.S. regulators are set to give  Cingular Wireless final approval for its  $41 billion purchase  of AT T Wireless Services Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A> on Monday, on condition  that it sells assets including wireless airwaves in more than  16 markets, according to a source close to the deal."
Sci/Tech,"Systems, which start as low as \$500, don't require advanced IT skills."
Sci/Tech," U.S. regulators are set to give Cingular Wireless final approval for its  #36;41 billion purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc.  on Monday, on condition that it sells assets including wireless airwaves in more than 16 markets, according to a source close to the deal."
Sci/Tech,"Four executives of German memory chip maker Infineon Technologies AG have agreed to plead guilty to participating in a conspiracy to fix computer memory chip prices, the Department of Justice said Thursday."
World," Former US president Bill Clinton, appearing thinner seven weeks after open heart surgery, said he feels  quot;good quot; and wants to campaign this week to help John Kerry win the White House."
Business,Gold Fields #39; plan to merge with Iamgold of Canada could end up mired in legal challenges if a crucial shareholder vote next week produces a close result.
Sports," World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina said Monday she still doesn't know what caused her to fall and sustain a concussion during a weekend skating program, though she says she doesn't fear going back on the ice."
Business,"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the giant government-chartered mortgage funding companies, continued to spend more on lobbying in the first half of this year than almost every other corporation in the United States."
Business,"Privately-owned Dutch steelmaker LNM Group said Monday it plans to merge its two main divisions, Ispat International NV and LNM Holdings NV, and then take over US-based International Steel Group, which would make it the largest steel company in the world."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer today set the price for its record share buyback above market expectations, at 362p per share. The retailer said demand for the 2."
Business, Magna International Inc. has made a bid to take its three publicly traded auto parts subsidiaries private. The big auto components maker said Monday it has made separate proposals to the boards 
Business,"NEW YORK, October 25 (newratings.com) - The European Union (EU) plans to lift the existing sanctions on US goods worth about \$4 billion in response to a new bill that repeals the illegal export tax subsidies in the US."
Business,"Kellogg Co. (KN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest cereal maker, on Monday reported a quarterly profit that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year earnings "
Business, James Hardie Industries NV (JHX) said Monday it is willing to help the medical fund it established to pay victims of asbestos related illnesses avert a liquidity crisis.
Sports,"World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina said Monday she still doesn #39;t know what caused her to fall and sustain a concussion during a weekend skating program, though she says she doesn #39;t fear going back on the ice."
Sports,"COMPOSED: With Lewis serving the first game of his two-game suspension for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy, Chester Taylor was effective and decisive in his debut."
Sports,"  Keenan McCardell took his time getting dressed, carefully buttoning his bright fuchsia shirt and securing his striped tie."
World,"Nearly 380 tons of explosives are missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam Hussein #39;s dismantled atom bomb program but was never secured by the US military, the United Nations said Monday."
World,"Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali won a landslide victory over three rivals in the presidential elections, officials said Monday."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon walks through the halls of his Jerusalem office to attend the weekly cabinet meeting, Sunday Oct. 24, 2004."
Sports," Chinese basketball player Liu Wei's quest to become Asia's first ever point guard in the NBA has come to an end after he was cut from the roster of the Sacramento Kings, Chinese press reports said."
Business," Canadian adults will spend an estimated average of  $991 this holiday season on gifts, clothing, travel, beauty services, food, drink and entertainment, an Ipsos Reid survey suggests."
Sports,"It took 50 matches for a team to finally beat Arsenal in the English Premiere League. Arsenal, unbeaten through entire last season lost a match after more than a year."
World,"Japan #39;s major electronics companies had found no serious damage to their facilities after a series of powerful earthquakes shook Niigata prefecture, northwest of Tokyo."
World,"Delegates from the Sudanese government and rebel groups eventually restarted here on Monday the peace talks for the war-torn Darfur region after a month of suspension, in the hope of ending a 20-month-old conflict there."
Business," U.S. Treasuries rallied early Monday,  compressing yields to their lowest levels in nearly seven  months, as record high crude oil prices pressured equities and  threatened to be a drag on world economic growth."
Sci/Tech, Mobility will take center stage this week as San Francisco plays host to the Cellular Telecommunications  amp; Internet Association's (CTIA) Wireless I.T.  amp; Entertainment 2004 fall conference.
World," The next few weeks will be critical for efforts to clinch a new Northern Ireland peace deal, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Research in Motion (RIM), the company that first pushed e mail over wireless, is teaming up with PeopleSoft to offer corporate users PeopleSoft Enterprise Sales for BlackBerry, a sales application with similar push technology."
Sci/Tech, Oceanographer Robert Ballard sees the University of Rhode Island with an opportunity to become the undersea equivalent of the Houston Space Center.
Sci/Tech, Scientists in China have found a 120 million year old fossil of a baby bird which is believed to have died just before it hatched and which could shed light on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds.
World," The next few weeks will be critical for  efforts to clinch a new Northern Ireland peace deal, British  Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday."
Business," The closely watched Ifo Institute index of German business sentiment barely rose in October, a result the institute said Monday illustrated that Germany's current recovery lacked the strength of previous upswings."
Sci/Tech,"Research in Motion (RIM), the company that first pushed e-mail over wireless, is teaming up with PeopleSoft to offer corporate users PeopleSoft Enterprise Sales for BlackBerry, a sales application with similar push technology."
Business,Investors in US Treasury notes are growing more bearish that the dollar #39;s decline to a record against the euro and a four-year low versus the yen will diminish the appeal of US assets.
Business,International Steel Group Inc. (NYSE: ISG) on Monday said it has entered into a complex merger agreement that will create the largest steel company in the world.
Business,CNF Inc. said Monday it swung to a loss in the third quarter as the result of a charge related to the planned sale of its Menlo Worldwide Forwarding unit.
Business,"ELEANOR HALL: The high price of oil is already threatening global economic growth, but that price could yet be pushed higher by events in Russia."
Business,DALLAS Kimberly-Clark today reports its third-quarter earnings rose five percent -- despite tough price competition in its key diaper market.
Business,"Yahoo and Adobe have entered an alliance aimed at boosting Yahoo #39;s Internet search tool while possibly turning more Net content into PDF (Portable Document Format) documents, to the advantage of Adobe #39;s PDF Reader product."
Sci/Tech,"The palmOne Treo 600 may be the nation #39;s most loved smart phonea celebrated balance of cell phone and PDA. Rumors have swirled around the Internet for months about the next generation of Treos; today, with "
Sci/Tech,"The fossil of what may be one of the earliest baby birds has been found in northeast China. The fossil, estimated at 121 million years old, is curled up as though still in its shell."
Sports,"MANCHESTER United today broke off talks with US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer about his potential takeover bid. The decision was hailed as  quot;fantastic quot; by supporters, who have waged a fierce campaign against him."
Sports,"SAO PAULO, Brazil : The future of the Jaguar Formula One team is expected to be announced later this week when a decision is taken over offers made to buy the outfit."
World, Production resumed Monday at a General Motors plant in Ruesselsheim that was idled by a lack of parts after workers at another factory staged a six day walkout protesting threatened job cuts.
Sci/Tech," The price of Google shares soared Friday, evoking memories of the Internet bubble among some Wall street analysts and traders."
World,Ariel Sharon was today preparing for a crucial vote in the Israeli parliament on his plan to close all Jewish settlements in the occupied Gaza Strip.
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed today to stand up for democracy in Iraq - and warned the insurgents would not be defeated by military means alone.
World, Egypt said it had arrested five suspects accused of carrying out a wave of deadly car bomb attacks in Red Sea resorts almost three weeks ago.
Business,"Goodbye Social Security, pensions, company health benefits and job security. Let the people decide what to do with their own money, as this new age #39;s popularizers say."
World," China signalled to US Secretary of State Colin Powell it will press North Korea to return quickly to stalled talks on its nuclear weapons program, a senior State Department official said."
Sci/Tech, Mali's government said on Saturday it could supply enough food for villagers who watched locusts devour their harvests and that the threat posed by the insects had largely subsided.
World,"The military reported the deaths of a U.S. soldier and six Iraqi civilians today, a day after Iraqi officials announced the deadliest ambush of the insurgency."
World,"In eight thunderous explosions, Colombia blew up its remaining 6,800 stockpiled land mines, winning the praise of Jordan's visiting Queen Noor who said the move took courage given that the nation is still fighting an internal conflict."
Business,London: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal-owned Ispat International on Monday emerged as world #39;s largest steelmaker as it announced its merger with The Netherlands-based LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form Mittal Steel Corporation.
Business,BellSouth Corp. on Monday said third-quarter earnings fell due to storm damage in its region and costs stemming from Cingular Wireless planned \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.. The No.
Business, South Korea #39;s Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said Monday its third quarter net profit more than tripled from same period last year thanks to steady global prices for memory chips.
Sci/Tech,"Russia #39;s new medium launch vehicle Soyuz M-2 will make its maiden flight on Friday from the Plesetsk cosmodrome, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov announced on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat.
Sci/Tech,"University of Arizona scientists who have devoted their careers to exploring Saturn are about to get their best look yet at Titan, the mysterious moon that will serve as a  quot;slingshot quot; 44 times during the Cassini spacecraft #39;s four-year mission."
Sci/Tech,LinuxInsider: Microsoft #39;s Steve Ballmer argued that the true amount of shifting from Microsoft to Linux in places like Europe and Asia has been overstated in the media.
Sports,"Arsene Wenger has called on the FA to look again at Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s controversial challenge on Ashley Cole at Old Trafford yesterday, which BBC pundit Alan Hansen labelled  quot;a disgrace quot;."
Sports,"Euphoria turned into shock and grief minutes after the Subway 500 yesterday, as members of the winning Hendrick Motorsports team were informed that one of the organization #39;s "
Sports,Mark Webber #39;s Jaguar team boss believes the Australian can emulate compatriot Alan Jones and become a world champion with Williams.
Sports,"The other jockeys tried to keep Sulamani, the 4-5 favorite, boxed in, but it hardly mattered as he captured the \$1.5 million, Grade I Pattison Canadian International by 11/2 lengths under a hand ride yesterday at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon seeks parliament #39;s support on Monday for his plan to quit occupied Gaza and for the first time uproot settlements from land that Palestinians want for a state.
World,"BLACK Watch troops were today facing new dangers in Iraq after rebels massacred 50 Iraqi soldiers. The Iraqi troops were ambushed and shot dead, heightening the dangers for the Scots regiment as it made final "
Sci/Tech," The man who 13 years ago discovered the frozen remains of a prehistoric iceman in an Alpine glacier was found dead in the Austrian Alps on Saturday, eight days after he went missing, rescue authorities said."
Business,The European Union suspends tariffs on US imports imposed earlier this year during a bitter trade dispute.
Business," Lakshmi Mittal, one of the UK's wealthiest men, will merge his steel assets and buy International Steel Group Inc. in a deal worth  #36;17.8 billion to form the world's largest steel company."
Business," Lakshmi Mittal, one of the UK's  wealthiest men, will merge his steel assets and buy  International Steel Group Inc. in a deal worth  $17.8 billion to  form the world's largest steel company."
Business," Gold was within reach of its highest  level in nearly 16 years on Monday, fired by a resurgent euro  and inflationary fears fanned by sky high oil prices, dealers  and analysts said."
Sci/Tech,"The firm is planning new ways to shrink transistors and increase chip speed. Could ""spintronics"" replace silicon-based technology?"
Sci/Tech,"Chip maker plans for smaller, faster, less power-hungry processors."
Sci/Tech,"The malware disables Mac OS X's built-in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data."
World," Intense competition has depressed prices of everything from washing machines to refrigerators in India, dampening the spirits, and profits, of durable goods makers as they prepare for the busy festival season."
Sci/Tech," Brazil has successfully launched a test rocket, 14 months after a more powerful one exploded before lift off killing 21 people, Brazilian space officials said on Sunday."
Business, World oil prices scaled a new high above   $55 a barrel on Monday as a threat by Norwegian oil employers  to halt production from the world's third biggest exporter  stoked fears of a winter supply crunch.
World,"Chinese officials Monday rebuffed Secretary of State Colin L. Powell's suggestion they use a possibly conciliatory speech by Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian to restart cross-straits discussions, telling him in strong terms that they are not impressed by Chen's words and are worried about his actions."
World,"Several hundred tons of conventional explosives are missing from a former Iraqi military facility that once played a key role in Saddam Hussein's efforts to build a nuclear bomb, the U.N. nuclear agency confirmed Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. have entered an alliance aimed at boosting Yahoo's Internet search tool while possibly turning more Net content into PDF (Portable Document Format) documents, to the advantage of Adobe's PDF Reader product.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate   Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>"
Business,"Norwegian ship owners threaten to expand a lockout, disrupting production. Marsh  amp; McLennan #39;s CEO reportedly is set to resign."
Business,The European Union is to suspend sanctions on US imports worth \$4bn after President Bush signed a bill removing illegal export subsidies.
Business,"US cereal maker Kellogg has reported higher third-quarter earnings, driven by increased sales, and raised its earnings guidance for the full year 2004."
Business,Reynolds American Inc. reported today a profit of \$339 million in the third quarter - the first earnings report that included the results of the combined RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Business,"quarter profits at Hynix Semiconductor Inc, the second largest maker of basic memory chips, nearly quadrupled from a year ago on robust demand, but dropped from the previous quarter due to falling prices."
Business,"On 25 Oct., 12 months after former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky was arrested on charges of fraud and tax evasion, a group of his supporters gathered near the building of the Meshchansky Court in Moscow, where his case is being examined."
Sci/Tech,"Russia #39;s military will test a new-generation rocket booster this week that could eventually be used to launch civilian cargoes into space, Itar-Tass news agency said Monday."
Sci/Tech,mail that tricks Linux users to download a fake update from Red Hats security team is currently doing the rounds of the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sci/Tech,"An anonymous reader writes  quot;What is not being reported much about the fascinating Huygens descent to the surface of Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan, is its remarkable microphone."
Sci/Tech,TV and radio serve up content in a linear broadcast format. It #39;s dished out in time slices according to schedules that make sense to broadcasters and the marketers who buy their ad space.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has released a new low-cost eServer BladeCenter chassis and a unique set of  quot;business-in-a-box quot; solutions to help lower the cost and speed the time it takes for SMBs to purchase, deploy, and implement blade servers."
Sports,"Manchester United broke off talks Monday with American businessman Malcolm Glazer over a possible takeover of the soccer club, saying his bid relied too heavily on borrowed money."
World," Opposition leader Shimon Peres warned on Monday Israel would face a catastrophe if the pullout from Gaza is blocked, saying a continued presence in the territory ran counter to national security."
World,percent chance of an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or greater in the area in the next week. Saturday #39;s initial earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8.
World,Chinese officials Monday rebuffed Secretary of State Colin L. Powell #39;s suggestion they use a possibly conciliatory speech by Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian to restart 
World," Thousands of retired textile factory workers in an eastern Chinese industrial center blocked traffic in a weekend protest over the failure of their pensions to keep pace with rising prices, officials and labor advocates said Monday."
World,"Depending on how investors behave, the dollar's downward drift could cast anything from a benign breeze to a hurricane."
World," Israeli troops killed 14 Palestinians in a  Gaza refugee camp Monday as parliament prepared, under tight  security, to debate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to  withdraw from the occupied territory."
World,"The hot event, who's ahead, pictures and quotes: what you need to know about the US election today."
Business,"Kimberly-Clark Corp., the largest US maker of disposable diapers, said third-quarter earnings rose 5.1 percent as sales gains for Huggies and price increases on Scott tissue helped to counter rising pulp costs."
Business,"Hynix Semiconductor Inc., the world #39;s second-largest maker of computer-memory chips, said profit quadrupled in the third-quarter and will rise in the current period on increased demand for its products."
Business,"BOMBAY (AFP) - Reliance Industries Ltd, the petrochemical flagship of India #39;s largest private sector company, said second quarter net profit jumped 39 percent against a backdrop of surging oil product prices."
Business," US Treasuries rallied early Monday, sending yields to their lowest levels in nearly seven months, as record high crude oil prices pressured equities."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 
Sci/Tech,A deal that gives Yahoo a new and very large distribution channel for their toolbar and will later see Yahoo search embedded in the Acrobat Reader will be announced today.
Sci/Tech,"Space shuttle Enterprise was born to be an astronautical bridesmaid, never a bride. Built in 1976 as one of the first trio of US shuttles, Enterprise never left "
Sci/Tech,"Staying in touch with clients, customers and the home office is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful small business, especially if you #39;re on the road a lot."
Sci/Tech,"As more firms install software to keep tabs on workers, start-ups and heavy hitters alike spy an opportunity in surveillance products."
World," A Vatican handbook made public Monday questioned preventive war and denounced the ""horrendous crime"" of abortion, but Vatican officials denied they were trying to influence the U.S. presidential election campaign."
Sports,"Inter held champions AC Milan to a 0- 0 draw in the Milan derby on Sunday, widening their gap with first division leaders Juventus."
World,"President Ben Ali was elected for a fourth term, with close to 95 percent of the vote, according to results published by the ministry of interior."
World,ABUJA : Sudanese government envoys sat down with leaders of the rebellion in the western Darfur region as African Union peace talks took off here with a likelihood of bitter rows over security arrangements.
World,"Taipei, Oct. 25 (CNA) A local TV reporter was swept away by floodwaters and drowned while covering Typhoon Nock-Ten in Taipei County Monday morning."
World," Dutch Indian steel group Ispat International announced that it had agreed to merge with Dutch LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form the world's largest steelmaker, which would be known as Mittal Steel."
Sci/Tech,The elderly are being eyed as a potential market for personal assistant robots that could help them live independently longer.
Sci/Tech,"Mobile operators, content providers and other participants at the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment trade show this weekin San Franciscowill be gearing up for an expected boom in mobile multimedia in the U.S."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne Inc.'s long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product. The company is set to unveil the device, called the Treo 650, Monday at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's (CTIA's) Wireless IT and Entertainment conference."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. will likely add support for location-based services to its Pentium M line of mobile processors in 2006, a senior company executive said Monday."
Business," Hilton Hotels Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLT.N</A> on Monday  said third quarter earnings almost doubled as business and  leisure travel increased, filling its big urban hotels."
Business,There's a good chance you'll become disabled for a while. Are you protected?
Business,"Crude futures prices rose Monday on concerns about tight heating oil supplies ahead of winter, strong oil demand in China and fears about a planned petroleum-industry lockout in Norway."
Sci/Tech," U.S. President George Bush on Friday signed tax legislation that provides  $145 billion in new tax relief to U.S. corporations over the next 10 years, including a provision giving a tax break to companies that return income to the U.S. from operations located overseas."
Business," Sales of existing U.S. homes surged  by an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September as low mortgage  rates fueled home buying, a trade association said on Monday."
Business," Sales of existing U.S. homes surged by an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September as low mortgage rates fueled home buying, a trade association said on Monday."
World," William Morrison, the fourth largest grocery chain, said it had agreed to sell 114 stores to rival Somerfield for 260 million pounds."
Business,"Magna International Inc., Canada #39;s largest auto parts supplier, offered to buy the shares that it doesn #39;t own in three units for as much as C\$1."
Business," Hynix Semiconductor Inc. made a profit of 530 billion won (about US $467 million) on sales revenue of 1,542 billion won (about US $1,359 million) in the third quarter of 2004."
Business,Dutch retailer Ahold has said it has reached an agreement with its joint venture partner Canica over the purchase price of Canicas 20 stake in Scandinavian joint venture ICA AB.
Business,"RBC, 25.10.2004, Moscow 17:27:13.It has been one year today since former YUKOS CEO and its major shareholder Mikhail Khodorkovsky was arrested."
Sci/Tech,"Monash scientist Andrew Prentice ponders the probe that will land on the Saturnian moon Titan in January. Photo: Angela Wylie. NASA #39;s mission to Saturn, Cassini, will pass a crucial milestone "
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne Inc. #39;s long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product."
Sci/Tech,The British Medical Association is to call for international action to curb advancements in the development of biological and genetic weapons.
Sports,Manchester United emerged triumphantly from an uncompromising Battle of the Titans to end Arsenal #39;s 49-match unbeaten English Premier League run with a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sports,"Is Alicia Molik the great white hope of Australian women #39;s tennis? It might be unfair to burden the 23-year-old with that tag, but following her win over Maria Sharapova in the \$1."
Sports,"Sunday #39;s Brazilian Grand Prix marked the end of the 2004 Formula One season, and for some, the end of the line. David Coulthard, who saw his career at McLaren come to an end with an 11th place finish, has "
World,"AUSTRALIAN troops have suffered their first direct attack since the Iraq war began, with three Australian soldiers injured in a suspected suicide bomb assault on an armoured vehicle convoy in Baghdad."
World,The latest official preliminary results from Afghanistan #39;s 9 October 9 presidential election show transitional leader Hamid Karzai has won the clear majority needed for an outright first-round victory.
World,"Beijing, Oct. 25 (PTI): China and the US today agreed to work jointly to re-energise the six-party talks mechanism aimed at dismantling North Korea #39;s nuclear programmes while Washington urged Beijing to resume "
World, Egypt said it had arrested five suspects accused of carrying out a wave of deadly car bomb attacks in Red Sea resorts almost three weeks ago.
World,The people of Taiwan Province were called on Monday to join with their mainland compatriots in the fight to safeguard national unity and counter Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian #39;s splittist moves.
Business," Crude oil prices surged to a new high this morning in European trading, with a barrel fetching as much as  $55.67. Two reasons were offered by wire service reports  one relatively old, and one brand new."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, -- Reigning world pairs champion Tatiana Totmianina was hospitalized after a head-first fall to the ice during a Skate America competition in Pittsburgh on Saturday."
Sports,"Bulloch takes over from Scott Murray, who is recovering from knee surgery, for the games against Australia (two), Japan and South Africa."
World,"Some 100,000 weary survivors of Japan #39;s deadliest earthquake in a decade have bedded down for a third night in makeshift shelters or slept outside as a series "
World,"by RN Eastern Europe editor Margreet Strijbosch, 25 October 2004. A Russian-born millionaire has turned Lithuanian politics on its head."
Sports," London (Reuters) - The finale to the European golf season,  the Volvo Masters, will be fought out this week without  money-list winner-elect Ernie Els."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon accused arch foe Iran Monday of doing everything it could to obtain nuclear weapons.
World," A Palestinian driver targeting Israelis masterminded bombings that killed 33 people at Egyptian resorts on Oct. 7 and he himself died in one of the explosions because the timer was badly set, Egypt said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6758.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6758.T</A> launched its first  MP3 compatible flash memory digital music players under the  Walkman name on Monday in the latest bid to reclaim the lead in  a market it has lost to Apple Computer's iPod."
World," US Vice President Dick Cheney in an interview dismissed John Kerry's approach to safeguarding US national security as  quot;nuts, quot; adding that the Democratic presidential candidate would leave the United States less secure were he to win the White House."
Sci/Tech," Most computer users believe they are  safe from online threats even as their machines fall victim to  viruses and spyware, according to a survey released on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Sony Corp (6758.T) launched its first MP3 compatible flash memory digital music players under the Walkman name on Monday in the latest bid to reclaim the lead in a market it has lost to Apple Computer's iPod.
Sci/Tech,"Think your PC is safe? Think again. A new study indicates your home computer is likely bogged down with spyware, viruses and other scourges wrought by hackers and PC pranksters. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"This month, the overseer of the Internet's addressing system will begin deciding what company will run the .net domain. The stakes are high, and so is the responsibility. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Internet service provider United Online Inc. on Monday posted a 42 percent surge in third-quarter profit  --  helped by expanding margins and lower telecommunications costs  --  and raised its earnings outlook for 2004.
World, The Kremlin backed president of Chechnya said Monday he was open to negotiating with rebel leaders if they could ensure that their followers make good on any commitments undertaken in peace talks.
World, Sudan's government and rebels met Monday to try to break a deadlock over key security issues holding up the signing of an accord to grant humanitarian organizations wider access to hundreds of thousands of refugees of the Darfur crisis.
Sci/Tech," Scientists investigating high mortality rates of seals say no fast answer has emerged. Reports of stranded seals have slowed to normal rates in recent weeks, but researchers continue to search for clues about what happened to the harbor seals last summer in Maine."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai is sure of  victory in his country's historic presidential poll, but the  result will not be announced for a day or so until the last few  ballot boxes are counted, an official said Monday."
Business,The phone provider reported a 14.6 percent drop in third-quarter profit on flat revenue and a continued loss of local access lines.
World,"DOVER, N.H. (AP) -- Democrat John Kerry is seizing on the Bush administration's failure to secure hundreds of tons of explosives now missing in Iraq."
World,"Israeli troops killed 14 Palestinians in a Gaza refugee camp on Monday as parliament prepared, under tight security, to debate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the occupied territory."
World,"<p></p><p> By Alan Baldwin</p><p> SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Juan Pablo Montoya left Williams as awinner in Brazil on Sunday, even if he had hoped for greaterthings before the season started.</p>"
Business,"BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) -- Hilton Hotels Corp. on Monday posted a 79 percent jump in third-quarter profit, as strong summer travel demand and higher room rates helped the company #39;s bottom line."
Business,"Tobacco company Reynolds American Inc., reporting earnings for the first time since the combination of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown  amp; Williamson "
Business,"Business India: Mumbai, Oct 25 : Reliance Industries Ltd., India #39;s largest private business conglomerate, Monday reported a better-than-expected 38."
Sci/Tech,"Think your PC is safe? Think again. A new study indicates your home computer is likely bogged down with spyware, viruses and other scourges wrought by hackers and PC pranksters."
Sci/Tech,Sony Corp 6758.T launched its first MP3-compatible flash memory digital music players under the Walkman name on Monday in the latest bid to reclaim the lead in a market it has lost to Apple Computer #39;s iPod.
Sci/Tech,com. NASA #39;s newest astronaut candidates experienced their first taste of zero gravity and are now preparing to make their first jet flights without the company of instructors.
Sci/Tech,Denmark catches the most wind for power. Japan absorbs the most sun. Now Britain wants to rule the waves. Wave and tidal stream machines are the latest exploratory technology 
Sci/Tech,"Brazil has successfully launched a test rocket from the Alcantara base in northern Brazil on Saturday, October 23. The two-stage VSB-30 prototype flew for seven minutes at an altitude of about 100 kilometers above the earth."
Sports,Rio Ferdinand has claimed yesterdays controversial win over Arsenal will count for nothing unless Manchester United beat Portsmouth at the weekend.
Sports,"Two days after one of its most embarrassing losses in recent years, the University of Florida has fired head football coach Ron Zook."
Sports,GORDON BULLOCH was today named as the new captain of Scotland rugby ahead of the three Abbey Autumn Tests next month writes BILL LOTHIAN.
World,"Six of seven Pitcairn men being tried on sexual assault charges on the south Pacific island were convicted by three judges, New Zealand TV reported Monday."
World,Five Egyptians have been arrested on charges of plotting a series of simultaneous bomb blasts in Red Sea resorts earlier this month.
World,"SECURITY forces fired shots in the air and used water cannons and tear gas to disperse about 2000 angry Muslim youths rioting in Thailand #39;s troubled south Monday, leaving at least four people dead and more than 20 injured, police said."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Monday, with the  blue chip Dow hitting a new low for the year, as oil prices set  new records above  $55 a barrel and the dollar fell to within a  cent of record lows against the euro."
Business, World oil prices scaled a new high above   $55 a barrel on Monday as a threat by Norwegian oil employers  to halt production from the world's third biggest exporter  stoked fears of a winter supply crunch.
Business," The dollar fell sharply on Monday,  dropping to within one cent of record lows against the euro as  worries over the state of the U.S. economy persisted."
Sci/Tech,"Shell script disables Mac OS X's built-in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone users around the world  will spend  $1 billion a year on pornography sent to their  handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector  much as it fueled growth in the fixed line Internet, a market  research firm said."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone users around the world  will spend  $1 billion a year on pornography sent to their  handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector  much as it fueled growth in the fixed line Internet, a market  research firm said."
Business,"Ispat International, the steel producer controlled by the Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, today announced it had agreed to buy LNM Holdings and International Steel Group in "
Business,The European Union #39;s top trade official says he #39;ll move to lift millions of dollars in punitive tariffs on US goods. EU trade commissioner Pascal Lamy says he #39;ll act because Congress 
Business,  Reynolds American reports a third quarter profit of  $339 million in its first earnings report since the combination of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown and Williamson Tobacco.
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission is finding troubling indications that mutual-fund companies and other money managers paid retirement-plan consultants to be recommended to the consultants #39; clients, people familiar with the probe told The Wall Street "
World,Up to five people have died and at least 20 injured after security forces in southern Thailand fired shots in the air and used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protestors.
World,"The Consular Office of the South Korean Embassy in Beijing decided on October 25 to consider halting general consular services, owing to a recent flow of North Korean defectors crossing into China and overpopulating the consulates temporary housing "
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone users around the world will spend  #36;1 billion a year on pornography sent to their handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector much as it fueled growth in the fixed line Internet, a market research firm said."
World," Colorado, New Mexico and Florida are three of the most competitive states in the presidential election. USA TODAY reporters and photographers followed President Bush and Sen. John Kerry as they bounced around those states   and three time zones   Saturday, 10 days before Election Day. Here is a look at their day on the road."
World, Darfur peace talks kicked off  four days late in Nigeria Monday amid mounting international  concerns of a resurgence of fighting in the remote Sudanese  region.
Sci/Tech,Private spaceflight pioneer Burt Rutan meets his heroes - remaining members of Wernher von Braun's rocket team.
Business,Drug distributors would like to forget 2004. But this may mean bargains for investors.
Sci/Tech,Here's a look at some miscellaneous -- and enlightening -- statistics from this year's salary survey.
Business,"Hilton Hotels Corp. (HLT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said third-quarter earnings almost doubled as business and leisure travel increased, filling its big urban hotels."
Business,"Automatic Data Processing Inc., a provider of payroll and financial processing services, on Monday posted a 7 percent rise in first-quarter profit, helped by strong national account sales and heightened demand for its employer services."
Business, Magna International Inc. has made a  $1.3 billion bid to take its three publicly traded auto parts subsidiaries private in a move the company says will help it win business from Japanese and South Korean carmakers.
Sports," Florida coach Ron Zook was fired Monday but will be allowed to finish the season, athletic director Jeremy Foley told The Gainesville Sun."
World," Myanmar military ruler Senior General Than Shwe told Indian leaders on Monday the junta was committed to bringing democracy, a week after ousting a fellow general credited with setting in motion a roadmap for change."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Monday, with the  blue chip Dow at a new low for the year, after oil prices  climbed to new highs overnight and the dollar fell to within a  cent of record lows against the euro."
Sci/Tech,"Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and American astronaut Mike Fincke had been in space since April. While in space they carried out four space walks, including one crucial mission to repair "
Sci/Tech,"After years of capturing the imagination of wide-eyed daredevils, dreamers and would-be entrepreneurs, space travel for ordinary people may finally be taking flight."
Sports,"Ron Zook, head coach of University of Florida football, has been fired, according to ESPN and First Coast News in Jacksonville, Fla."
World,"ABUJA, Nigeria Oct 25, 2004 - Sudan #39;s government and rebels met Monday to try to break a deadlock over key security issues holding up the signing of an accord to grant humanitarian organizations wider access to hundreds of thousands of refugees of the "
Sports," BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - World number one Roger  Federer, overwhelming favorite for this week's Swiss Indoors  tournament, has targeted a fairytale victory in front of his  home crowd."
Sci/Tech," Although saved last week with Russian help, the Kyoto pact on global warming offers too little to arrest climate change and governments should adopt more radical solutions, the top U.N. climate expert said."
Business, World oil prices briefly scaled a new  high above  $55 a barrel on Monday before falling back as the  Norwegian government moved to end a strike that had threatened  the country's energy output.
World," Gays across France are celebrating the launch of the country's first television channel for homosexuals, anticipating a pink mixture of fashion, travel, talk, cult movies, music and soap operas."
Business,"ROTTERDAM - Dutch-Indian steel group Ispat International announced on Monday that it had agreed to merge with Dutch LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form the world #39;s largest steelmaker, which would be known as Mittal Steel."
Business,"Reynolds American Inc. (RAI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the maker of Camel and Kool cigarettes, on Monday posted a third-quarter profit and raised its expectations for its full-year performance on tax benefits and cost savings."
Business," William Morrison, Britain #39;s fourth largest grocery chain, said Monday it had agreed to sell 114 stores to rival Somerfield for 260 million pounds (375 million euros, 479 million dollars)."
Sci/Tech,Adobe Systems and internet company Yahoo today announced a strategic relationship aimed at providing consumer services to internet users.
Sci/Tech,"Forum Nokia, the global developer support program of mobile giant Nokia, has announced an innovative software application that makes it easy for end-users to discover, try and buy mobile applications, content and services."
Sci/Tech,The majority of fans of the rock group U2 are happy and excited with its expected announcement of a deal with Apple Computer to launch a special-edition U2 
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox are two wins away from their first World Series championship since 1918, two wins away from reversing the dreaded Curse of the Bambino, two "
Sports,Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell faces a long layoff after breaking his ankle in Saturday #39;s game against Fulham. The 24-year-old England striker was injured midway through the 
Sci/Tech,Yahoo and Adobe Partner for Downloads\\Yahoo and Adobe have partnered to provide more Yahoo Toolbar downloads to Adobe Reader downloaders. Adobe and Yahoo announced the strategic relationship aimed at providing consumer services to Internet users. Leveraging the over half-a-billion copies of Adobe Reader software distributed to date and Yahoo the ...
World," STAVANGER, Norway (AP)   The Norwegian Shipowners Association threatened on Monday to lock out more oil and gas rig workers, a move analysts said could result in a near shutdown of the third largest petroleum exporter's production and drive world oil prices even higher."
Sports,There is a report that Florida will fire third-year football coach Ron Zook this afternoon. Zook replaced Steve Spurrier after the 2001 season.
Sports," The name was familiar. So was the charge.<br> The highlight of Ryan Palmer's rookie season on the PGA Tour came seven months ago across town at Bay Hill, when he met Arnold Palmer for the first time. That changed yesterday in the Funai Classic, where the 28-year-old rookie made a name for..."
Business," BellSouth Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLS.N</A> on Monday  said third quarter earnings fell due to hurricane damage in the  southeastern U.S."
Sci/Tech,"Notebook chips will likely support location-based services by 2006, Intel says."
Business,World oil prices briefly scaled a new high above \$55 a barrel on Monday before falling back as the Norwegian government moved to end a strike that had threatened the country #39;s energy output.
Business,"Billionaires forge a deal: Lakshmi Mittal, one of the richest men in the UK, will merge his steel assets and buy International Steel Group (nyse: ISG - news - people ), which counts US billionaire Wilbur L. Ross Jr."
Business,"The Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index fell, led by shares of household-product makers, after Kimberly-Clark Corp. reported earnings that trailed analysts #39; estimates."
Business,"Eliot Spitzer received an anonymous letter last March that made for intriguing reading. The message suggested that the New York attorney general poke around Marsh  amp; McLennan, the US #39;s largest insurance broker "
Business,"Tobacco company Reynolds American Inc., reporting earnings for the first time since the combination of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown  amp; Williamson Tobacco, on Monday "
Business,"Magna International Inc., Canada #39;s largest auto parts supplier, offered to buy out shares in three units for as much as C\$1.3 billion (\$1."
Business,Supermarket chain Somerfield is to take control of more than half of Scotland #39;s Safeway branches. They are being sold by the company #39;s new owner Morrisons as part of a 260m deal.
Sci/Tech,The Treo allows users to dial contacts by name from a contacts list or enter a name or number on the improved backlit Qwerty keyboard or on-screen dial pad.
Sci/Tech,Nokia Corp. #39;s development program plans to use CTIA #39;s Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment show to unveil a worldwide initiative designed to make it easier for developers to bring mobile content and applications to market.
Sci/Tech,IBM announced last Friday a lower-cost blade server option--a pared-down chassis geared for small and midsize businesses. The new Express version of IBM #39;s BladeCenter chassis still can accommodate as many 
Sports,University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley will hold a news conference this afternoon regarding the future of third-year coach Ron Zook.
Sports,The New England Patriots extended their remarkable winning streak to 21 games on Sunday and broke another NFL record in the process in their 13-7 win over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.
World,The Foreign Minister says Australians may have been the target of a suicide car bombing in Baghdad which injured three Australian soldiers.
World,Egypt said Monday a Palestinian and a group of Bedouin Egyptians planned and executed the bombings in Taba that killed 34 people earlier this month.
World,"(State Department) -- Secretary of State Colin Powell and Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura held a 90-minute working lunch in Tokyo October 24, exchanging views on Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, China, UN reform, and Japan #39;s insistence that "
World,SYDNEY: Directors of a compensation fund for asbestos victims set up by embattled building products group James Hardie Industries said it could run out of money by April and be forced to close down.
World, Hundreds of angry French farmers mounted blockades around the country Monday to hold up fuel shipments in protest at soaring diesel and gasoline prices and to press their demands for government aid.
World, Insurgents in Iraq have kidnapped more than 150 foreigners. Those reported held are:
World," North Korea said Monday that prospects for talks on its nuclear weapons program are getting dimmer every day and it condemned U.S. led naval exercises in Japanese waters as an ""ultimate war action."""
World,Car bombs and clashes killed 12 Iraqis on Monday and three Australian troops were wounded in the first attack on their contingent since the end of the Iraq war.
Sci/Tech,"Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro will be online to discuss recent reviews, including high-end handhelds and Google Desktop Search."
Business,"BellSouth Corp. (BLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said third-quarter earnings fell due to hurricane damage in the southeastern US."
Sci/Tech,The survey says 67 percent of computers lack current anti-virus software and 20 percent are already infected with virus. The survey also says 80 percent of home computers are infected with spyware/Adware AND 
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo and Adobe have formed a partnership to attempt to keep pace with Google and Microsoft in the search arena. Under the deal, Adobe is adding a toolbar to its Acrobat software that will link to various "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. in November will close PayDirect, its online payments service that aimed to compete with eBay Inc. #39;s PayPal, the company said on Friday."
Sports,Bruised world champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina does not know what caused her to fall and sustain a concussion during a weekend competition.
Sports,"Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United has temporarily ended talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer over a possible takeover."
Sports,"  On draft day 1999, the Browns picked Tim Couch with the No. 1 pick. The Eagles selected Donovan McNabb at No. 2. You hate to oversimplify things, but since then, Cleveland is 28 58, Philadelphia is 57 29."
Sports,"CONCORD, NC A chaplain has met with employees of Hendrick Motorsports employees after the crash of a company plane killed ten people heading to the Subway 500 race in Martinsville."
World,"Prince Charles has re-opened Britain #39;s Istanbul consulate, shattered by a suicide bombing less than a year ago. Seventeen people, including Consul General Roger Short "
World," U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist has been hospitalized with thyroid cancer, the court said Monday."
Sci/Tech," A Soyuz capsule made a soft landing in the pitch dark in Kazakhstan's steppes on Sunday, and its U.S. Russian crew said they were happy to breathe in the smell of Earth after a long stint in orbit."
Sci/Tech,"This article discusses the discovery of compromised machines in large enterprise environments, and offers some suggestions on correlating NIDS and HIPS logs to avoid false positives."
Business,Michael Lewis says the best valuation models might be found in the game of baseball.
Business, World oil prices briefly scaled a new  high above  $55 a barrel on Monday before falling back as the  Norwegian government moved to end a strike that had threatened  the country's energy output.
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  Monday submitted his Gaza withdrawal plan for a crucial  parliamentary vote, while tanks and troops killed 14  Palestinians in a raid in the coastal strip."
Business,"Global trade is set to grow by 8.5 in real terms this year despite soaring oil prices, the World Trade Organisation says."
Sci/Tech,"A survey conducted by Internet service provider America Online Inc. (AOL) found that 20 percent of home computers were infected by a virus or worm, and that various forms of snooping programs such as spyware and adware are on a whopping 80 percent of systems. Despite that, more than two thirds of home users think they are safe from online threats."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Corp. unveiled a system for hosting, delivering and charging for entertainment and application content for mobile phones, at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's (CTIA's) Wireless IT and Entertainment conference on Monday in San Francisco. With Preminet, Nokia is looking to carve itself a slice of mobile network operators' revenues."
Business,Brokerage LaBranche  amp; Co. on Monday said it swung to a loss in the third quarter on lower equity volumes and volatility at its specialist unit.
Sports," Oklahoma moved up to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday and Utah is now sixth, a position that would guarantee the Utes a spot in one of the four big money bowl games if they can hold on to it."
Sci/Tech,"""Personal Internet Communicator"" is geared toward families in so-called emerging markets, such as China and India."
World," France's first gay and lesbian television station was to go to air, beaming a steady diet of homosexual porn, daily repeats of  quot;Wonder Woman quot; and English language comedies into subscribers' homes."
World," SHANGHAI (AP)   Thousands of retired textile factory workers in an eastern Chinese industrial centre blocked traffic in a weekend protest over the failure of their pensions to keep pace with rising prices, officials and labour advocates said Monday."
Business," Sales of existing U.S. homes surged  in September on low mortgage rates, a trade association group  said on Monday, adding that activity would have been even  brisker had hurricanes not hit the South."
Business, Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc.  and Pathmark Stores Inc.  both warned on Monday that their full year results would miss Wall Street forecasts because profit margins were being squeezed by aggressive price cuts.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. Monday introduced a security service that offers a concise, monthly global-network threat report designed to help organizations assess security needs and vulnerabilities from a business perspective."
Business,"World News: New York, Oct 25 : Global steel major Ispat International Monday announced it was acquiring LNM Holdings of the Netherlands to become the world #39;s largest steel producer."
Business,"US sales of previously owned houses rose in September to the third-highest pace on record, evidence that low borrowing costs were attracting buyers and helping sustain the economic expansion."
Business,"BRUSSELS, Oct 25 (AFP) - The European Commission acted Monday to ease trade tensions with the United States by proposing to lift sanctions after Washington abandoned illegal corporate tax breaks, but said questions remain."
Sci/Tech,"A nationwide inspection shows Internet users are not as safe online as they believe. The inspections found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software and dozens of spyware programs secretly running on their computers."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Linux vendor Red Hat Inc. is warning customers about an e-mail hoax that urges them to download security patches that actually contain malicious payloads."
Sci/Tech," A man who donated a kidney to a Colorado man he met through a Web site says he should be considered ""a hero,"" and insists his past  #151; including more than  #36;8,000 in overdue child support payments  #151; has nothing to do with his decision to help."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Intel Corp. pulled back the curtain Friday on some of its future research projects to continue making transistors smaller, faster and less power-hungry out as far as 2020."
Sci/Tech,Entering a market where there are already several well established players Nokias Preminet open service model solution is being heralded as the next generation of content delivery systems for wireless devices.
Sci/Tech,"In his most forceful move yet to bring an end to a disruptive labor dispute, Mayor Gavin Newsom urged operators of some of The City #39;s most prominent hotels to let employees return to work and pressed both sides to reach an agreement by Jan. 25."
Sports,  It has been more than 15 years since the Cincinnati Bengals have hosted a Monday night game. But that finally ends when the Denver Broncos visit Paul Brown Stadium.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has submitted his Gaza withdrawal plan for a crucial parliamentary vote, while tanks and troops have killed 14 Palestinians in a raid in the coastal strip."
World,"Until yesterday, they were all big men, swaggering round a tiny island. But in its sweltering courtroom, six Pitcairners were exposed for what they are: bullies, rapists and child-abusers."
World,"The German government has said surging oil prices are on track to cut economic growth by about 0.25 this year. Economy Minister Wolfgang Clement said on Monday that the government expected growth of 1.8 this year, falling to 1.7 in 2005."
World,"The Lebanese Embassy in Baghdad is working with Iraqis to secure the release of a 7-year-old Lebanese boy taken by kidnappers demanding \$150,000, Foreign Ministry officials said Monday."
Sci/Tech," As first reported by Macintouch last week, there's a new form of malware that specifically targets Mac OS X. Already dubbed ""Opener,"" it's been confirmed by corporate anti virus software maker Sophos Plc., which has posted details on its Web site, and has called the malware ""SH/Renepo A."" Sophos describes the code as a shell script worm that specifically targets Mac OS X computers."
Business," Natural and organic foods retailer  Wild Oats Markets Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OATS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OATS.O</A> and Pathmark Stores Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PTMK.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PTMK.O</A> both warned on Monday that their full year results  would miss Wall Street forecasts because profit margins were  being squeezed by aggressive price cuts."
World,"William H. Rehnquist, 80, spent the weekend in Bethesda Naval Hospital, and underwent a tracheotomy on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,A phone that lets you see through clothes is the stuff of teenage boys' dreams--and now a Japanese developer claims it's a reality.
Business,There's yet another disappointment from organic foods' best-known ne'er-do-well.
Business,"The big Swede delivered in Q3, but its outlook dashes upside hope."
World, Peace talks on the conflict in the Sudanese region of Darfur ran straight into trouble on the first day of formal negotiations as angry rebel leaders refused to sign an agreement to protect civilians.
World, Democrats could have a chance at seizing a crucial Republican U.S. Senate seat in Colorado in a neck and neck battle pitting a brewing magnate against a Hispanic from humble origins.
Sci/Tech, Scientists in Rockingham County have detected higher concentrations of the gasoline additive MtBE hundreds of feet below the surface than in shallow wells.
World, The chief negotiator in the rebel held  Iraqi town of Falluja said on Monday the government had  canceled talks to avert a military assault on the town.
Sci/Tech,"Florida will not be forced to create a paper record in case of recounts in elections on touch-screen voting machines, a federal judge ruled Monday."
Sports, Mike Alstott will be sidelined at least a month after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during Tampa Bay's 19 7 victory over the Chicago Bears.
Business," Lakshmi Mittal, one of the UK's  wealthiest men, will merge his steel assets and buy  International Steel Group Inc. in a deal worth  $17.8 billion to  form the world's largest steel company."
Business," Sales of existing U.S. homes surged  an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September on low mortgage  rates, and sales would have been even brisker had hurricanes  not hit the south, a trade association said on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Egypt on Monday showed off some of the 619 ancient artifacts smuggled out of the country in the late 1990s and repatriated from London last week.
World,Iran indicates it may suspend uranium enrichment in a bid to end a stand-off over its nuclear programme.
Business,Will The Incredibles' mighty marketing machine ensure that the film performs beyond all expectations?
Business,"Cereal and snack maker Kellogg Co. increased its profit forecast for the rest of the year Monday, citing strong growth in its third-quarter sales and earnings."
Business,"Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. (OATS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and Pathmark Stores Inc. (PTMK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) both warned on Monday that their "
Business,"Palmone has introduced the Treo 650 smartphone, the successor to its Treo 600. The new model includes a brighter screen, Bluetooth connectivity, support for next-generation GSM/GPRS networks "
Sci/Tech,"Adobe and Yahoo are launching a new Internet toolbar that will provide users with access to Yahoo products -- including Anti-Spy, Pop-Up Blocker and Yahoo Search -- as well as Adobe products, such as Create Adobe PDF Online."
Sci/Tech,A developer in Tokyo has created an add-on to Vodafone handsets that #39;s meant to be used as a night filter to let people take pictures with their phones in the dark.
Sci/Tech," (Oct 25, 2004) NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft will make its first close approach tomorrow to Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon."
Sci/Tech,"  Intel is drawing the curtain on some of its future research projects to continue making transistors smaller, faster, and less power hungry out as far as 2020."
Sci/Tech,"ZDNet is reporting on a script-based threat that spies on Mac OS X users: The malware, which has been dubbed Opener by Mac user groups, has the potential to disable Mac OS X #39;s built-in firewall, steal personal information or destroy data."
Sports,"When the Palmer name is heard in golf circles, the first name of Arnold comes quickly to mind. But another Palmer took center stage on the PGA Tour after winning the Funai Classic at Disney."
Sports,Totmianina fell to the ice at the event in Pittsburgh on Saturday when her partner Maxim Marinin was performing a one-handed lift.
Sports,"Oklahoma moved up to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday and Utah is sixth, a position that would guarantee the Utes a spot in one of the four big-money bowl games if they can hold on to it."
World,"Kabul - Afghanistan #39;s vote count slowed as it drew to completion on Monday, a day after incumbent leader Hamid Karzai secured a landslide win in preliminary results."
World,"Another sweeping re-election win by Tunisia #39;s long-time president is a slap in the face for democratic reforms and political change in a country run with an iron fist, critics said on Monday."
World,"A closely-watched index of German business sentiment barely rose in October, showing that the current recovery in Europe #39;s largest economy lacks the strength of previous upswings."
Sci/Tech,roundup Plus: Dell updates low-end server line...SAS Institute lures former Red Hat CFO...McAfee CFO joins Cray board.
Sci/Tech,The company discovers a flaw with a camera lens installed on its popular v710 Motorola phone.
Sci/Tech,"Company's MIMO wireless networking technology gets approval from standards bodies in U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia and EU."
Business,"Ispat Iscor on Monday said it was delighted with the formation of the new Mittal Steel company, which moved it from the world #39;s number two steel group to the world #39;s biggest steel company."
Business,"Sales of existing US homes surged an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September on low mortgage rates, and sales would have been even brisker had hurricanes not hit the south, a trade association said on Monday."
Business,Energy utility TXU Corp. on Monday more than quadrupled its quarterly dividend payment and raised its projected earnings for 2004 and 2005 after a companywide performance review.
Business,"In a move experts say will level the playing field in the Linear Tape Open technology arena, Quantum Corp. has agreed to purchase Certance, a tape drive and data protection vendor based in Costa Mesa, Calif."
Business,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Google Inc. this month began offering a beta version of a desktop search application that catalogs files, e-mail messages and other information stored on PCs and then enables end users to run searches against the data."
Sci/Tech,"Yeah, theyre saying Sonys two new players wont make you deal with that ridiculous SonicStage MP3 to ATRAC converstion stuff anymore, and its being reported that the two new players will be among the first to natively support MP3."
Sci/Tech,The first spacecraft with an Ecliptic RocketCam video system on board is scheduled for launch around 11:15 am PDT by a Pegasus XL winged rocket on October 26 (Tuesday) off the California coast near Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Sports,Burnley boss Steve Cotterill will be without two key players for the Carling Cup third round clash with Aston Villa. Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair will miss out through suspension after picking up 
World,"Nearly 380 tonnes of deadly explosives, powerful enough to shatter air planes, demolish buildings, make missile warheads and detonate nuclear weapons, are missing from one of Iraq #39;s most sensitive former military installations, the interim government has "
World,Insurgents have killed 49 recruits of Iraq #39;s National Guard in an ambush as the men were traveling home to visit relatives after completing training.
World,"Business confidence in Germany, Europe #39;s biggest economy, stagnated in October as oil prices rose to a record and job cuts at companies including General Motors Corp."
World,"By Laura Elston, Deputy Court Correspondent, PA News in Istanbul. The British Consulate General in Istanbul reopened today almost a year after it was devastated by a deadly suicide bomb attack."
Sci/Tech,"Sony today announces the launch of 2 new Network WALKMAN models. Available from the end of November, the NW-E95 and NW-E99 will be competitively priced and will allow consumers the freedom to transfer ATRAC3plus and MP3 files."
Sci/Tech,Security experts say these traits are common among the thousands of viruses targeting Microsofts ubiquitous Windows operating system but are virtually unheard of amongst the Apple Macintosh community.
Sports," THE LAST TIME: Broncos 30, Bengals 10; Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Paul Brown Stadium. The first game in the Marvin Lewis era went about as bad as it could for the new coach and his team as the Broncos jumped "
World,"Sudanese government envoys and rebel leaders from the western province of Darfur have formally opened peace talks in Nigeria #39;s capital, Abuja."
Business," The NASD on Monday said it fined  Citigroup Global Markets Inc.  $250,000 for distributing  inappropriate hedge fund sales literature, in the regulator's  largest fine involving hedge fund sales by broker dealers."
Business," The EU called off its sanctions on  $4  billion worth of U.S. goods on Monday after Washington repealed  illegal export tax subsidies, bringing some balm to  transatlantic ties wounded by a battle over Airbus and Boeing."
Sci/Tech,The U.S. Marine Corps is replacing aging supply chain systems with Oracle software to better serve combat troops.
Sci/Tech,"Increase in mishaps--sometimes explosive--highlights growing danger of defects and unsafe, counterfeit batteries."
Sci/Tech,Manufacturers and consumer advocates offer a handful of precautions to lessen the chance of a meltdown.
Business,"Shares plunge, company says to miss Wall Street forecasts as price cuts, expansion squeeze margins. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wild Oats Markets Inc."
Business,TDK will start selling new 400GB data storage cartridges based on the LTO (Linear Tape-Open) Ultrium 3 format in Japan and elsewhere from the middle of November.
Business,A Houston-based jury is scheduled to begin deliberations this week on the guilt or innocence of the first former Enron executives to face a criminal trial.
Business," The NASD on Monday said it fined Citigroup Global Markets Inc.  #36;250,000 for distributing inappropriate hedge fund sales literature, in the regulator's largest fine involving hedge fund sales by broker dealers."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a fake security alert targeting users of Red Hat #39;s Fedora distribution, the company warned in an advisory. The Linux distributor posted a note on its security updates page to caution users against downloading security updates received via e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"Carrie Alison, editor of the largest U2 fan Web site, confirmed that some fans are angry at the band #39;s decision. She said,  quot;Some pockets of U2 fans will rankle at the band aligning themselves with a major "
Business," The EU called off its sanctions on  #36;4 billion worth of U.S. goods on Monday after Washington repealed illegal export tax subsidies, bringing some balm to transatlantic ties wounded by a battle over Airbus and Boeing."
Sports,"com. It sure looked that way over the weekend at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox played with hands of stone in the field and stranded enough runners to fill the Boston Marathon."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy has been charged with serious foul play for a tackle on Ashley Cole during Manchester United #39;s 2-0 victory over Arsenal.
Sports,"UNDATED Southern Cal remains number one in the Bowl Championship Series standings this week, jumping ahead of Miami, which slips to third."
Sports,It was an autumn ritual in the Palmer household at dusk on Monday nights in Southern California. I remember my dad would get home from work.
World,"One of Burma #39;s principle military rulers, General Than Shwe, is in India to strengthen political and economic ties. It is the first visit by a Burmese leader to India in the last 24 years."
World, Peace talks on the conflict in the Sudanese region of Darfur ran straight into trouble on the first day of formal negotiations as angry rebel leaders refused to sign an agreement to protect civilians.
Business," Gucci Group, the luxury goods division of French retailer Pinault Printemps Redoute SA, on Monday appointed Mark Lee, an American, as president and managing director of its star Gucci brand."
Business,"Inscribe this stock with ""losing customers, bad debt terms, and, maybe, bankruptcy."""
World, Illinois authorities asked on Monday for federal approval to import from Europe thousands of doses of flu vaccine that the state located through its controversial program to buy cheaper medicines for older Americans.
Sci/Tech,Most users think their computer is safe from adware and spyware--but they're wrong.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The head of a public inquiry is appealing to Parliament to help him get to the bottom of the federal sponsorship scandal.
World," Nearly 380 tons of explosives are  missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam  Hussein's dismantled atom bomb program but was never secured by  the U.S. military, the United Nations said Monday."
World," Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad  Allawi Monday ordered an urgent investigation into whether the  weekend massacre of 49 Iraqi soldiers was an inside job,  sources close to Allawi told Reuters."
Sports," Next year's World Cup of Golf will be  staged at the Victoria Clube de Golfe Course at Vilamoura in  Portugal, the European Tour announced on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on Monday  said it had revised its proposal to weed out ""spam"" e mail to  win over skeptical Internet engineers who have been reluctant  to adopt technology owned by the dominant software company."
World,"Muslim moderates must speak out against the ""distorted ranting"" of extremists who carry out beheadings and suicide bombings, Queen Noor of Jordan said in an interview with The Associated Press."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  on Monday said it had revised its proposal to weed out ""spam"" e mail to win over skeptical Internet engineers who have been reluctant to adopt technology owned by the dominant software company."
Business,"The EU called off its sanctions on \$4 billion worth of US goods on Monday after Washington repealed illegal export tax subsidies, bringing some balm to transatlantic ties wounded by a battle over Airbus and Boeing."
Business,"TXU Corp., the largest power company in Texas, more than quadrupled its dividend, restoring it to 94 percent of what it was about two years ago."
Business,"The weak internal controls and corporate governance that led Citigroup to violate Japanese banking laws together with the severe punishment it received from local regulators are  quot;unique in Japan, quot; the chief executive of the global financial giant said "
Business,"As his term as EU executive head comes to an end, Romano Prodi called the EU #39;s efforts to catch up economically with the United States  quot;a big failure."
Sci/Tech,"While corporations are monitoring ports and using advanced security tools to fend off infection and attack, home users -- who have less technical sophistication -- are left more susceptible, sometimes "
Sci/Tech,"Under the tested and true name of  quot;Walkman quot;, Sony is launching its new MP3 compatible player. The device is the company #39;s secret weapon in trying to reclaim its "
Sci/Tech,A new virus targeting Mac OS X is not expected to cause much trouble. But malcode experts said it should serve as a warning to those using alternatives to Microsoft that their machines are not attack-proof.
Sports,"Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott is looked at by a trainer after injuring his leg during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Tampa, Fla."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon opened the debate on his disengagement plan in the Knesset (parliament) on Monday by telling lawmakers that his plan would  quot;strengthen 
World,Darfur peace talks kicked off four days late in Nigeria on Monday amid mounting international concerns of a resurgence of fighting in the remote Sudanese region.
Business,The two companies join forces to beat out the competition. Also:  Sprint to debut services to help companies manage cell phones issued to employees   hellip;. Netflix skating on thin ice.... and more.
Sports,MARK Webber #39;s last race for Jaguar ended when he was knocked out of the Brazilian Grand Prix by his own teammmate yesterday. Webber was taken out by Jaguar No.
Sports,"GAINESVILLE, Florida - University of Florida football coach Ron Zook, a Loudonville native, was fired today but will finish the season, a university source told The Associated Press."
World, A surprise fight over breast cancer threatens to eclipse tobacco and trade as issues in the final week of a down to the wire fight for the North Carolina seat in the U.S. Senate being vacated by Democratic running mate John Edwards.
World,Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist is in hospital after undergoing throat surgery for thyroid cancer.
Sports,"At the very moment when the Red Sox desperately need someone slightly larger than life to rally around, they suddenly have the man for the job: Thrilling Schilling."
Sports,Mike Alstott will be sidelined at least a month after spraining his right knee during Tampa Bay's 19-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.
Sci/Tech," United Online Inc. , a low cost Internet service provider, on Monday reported disappointing growth in quarterly revenue and subscribers, and cut its full year subscriber target for the second time in three months, sending shares as much as 7 percent lower."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Ordinary individual taxpayers are the ones who should pay the province's controversial new health premium, not employers, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Monday."
Business,"RENTON, Wash. United Online of Woodland Hills, California, is buying Renton-based Classmates-dot-com for 100 (m) million dollars in cash."
Business," The British Broadcasting Corporation, the world #39;s biggest public broadcaster, is to cut almost a quarter of its 28 000 strong workforce, in the biggest shake up in its 82 year history, The Times newspaper in London said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"As part of a month long effort to highlight the dangers of online threats, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and America Online (AOL) released survey results that paint a bleak picture of the home PC security landscape."
Sci/Tech,"Finnish mobile giant Nokia has described its new Preminet solution, which it launched Monday (Oct. 25), as a  quot;major worldwide initiative."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 25 (newratings.com) - TXU Corporation (TXU.NYS) has announced a new \$50 million share buyback programme, while more than tripling its quarterly dividend payout, leading to an annual rate of \$2."
Business,"Reliance Industries Ltd., which owns the world #39;s third-biggest oil refinery, posted a better-than- expected 39 percent rise in second-quarter profit as India #39;s expanding economy stoked demand for fuels and chemicals."
Sci/Tech,"American astronaut Mike Fincke greeted his 4-month-old daughter for the first time on Sunday, hours after he descended to Earth in Central Asia to end a marathon mission aboard the international space station."
Sports,"Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell will be out for an  quot;extended period quot; due to a fractured ankle."
Business,The company reports improving fundamentals and posts a 79 increase in Q3 earnings.
Business,The nation's leading regional phone company is resting growth hopes on its Cingular Wireless venture.
Business,LONDON: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal-owned Ispat International on Monday became the world #39;s largest steelmaker with a new American acquisition that enables the newly-named Mittal Steel Company straddle four continents and 14 countries.
Business,"United Online Inc., one of the country #39;s largest Internet service providers, Monday said it agreed to buy Classmates Online Inc."
Business,"Tobacco company Reynolds American Inc., reporting earnings for the first time since the combination of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown  amp; Williamson Tobacco, posted a third-quarter profit of \$339 million Monday."
Business,Woolworths has probably won the first phase of the battle for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group. Whether that translates into clear leadership of the Australian liquor retailing 
Business, U.S. Treasury yields hit their lowest  level in almost seven months on Monday as record high oil  prices clouded the outlook for global economic growth.
Business," Ryder System Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=R.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">R.N</A> on Monday  posted a nearly 45 percent increase in quarterly net profit  amid increased demand for transport services, especially in its  commercial truck leasing business."
Sci/Tech,"When the violent video game  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; hits stores on Tuesday, its sales could eclipse Hollywood #39;s most successful films, even as it draws the ire of critics."
Sci/Tech,"The study of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon, will be one of the Cassini spacecraft #39;s central goals. The probe will execute 45 close flybys during its four-year mission, with the first Tuesday morning."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Monday introduced a security service that offers a concise, monthly global-network threat report designed to help organizations assess security needs and vulnerabilities from a business perspective."
Sci/Tech,"HAMBURG: New personal computers with the free Linux operating system are often used with pirated copies of the Microsoft Windows operating system, reports a study by the US-based marketing research firm Gartner."
Business," The EU called off its sanctions on  $4  billion worth of U.S. goods on Monday after Washington repealed  illegal export tax subsidies, bringing some balm to  transatlantic ties wounded by a battle over Airbus and Boeing."
Sci/Tech," When the violent video game ""Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"" hits stores on Tuesday, its sales could eclipse Hollywood's most successful films, even as it draws the ire of critics."
Sci/Tech," Later this week Intuit Inc. will officially announce QuickBooks: Pro 2005 for Mac, the latest release of its small business accounting software    although the company has already posted details of the new release to its Web site. Major changes in this new release include integrated iCal support, the ability to back up data files to .Mac, easier file sharing with the Windows version of QuickBooks and the ability to add PDF backgrounds to forms."
Sci/Tech," When the violent video game ""Grand  Theft Auto: San Andreas"" hits stores on Tuesday, its sales  could eclipse Hollywood's most successful films, even as it  draws the ire of critics."
Business," Sales of existing U.S. homes  unexpectedly surged 3.1 percent in September on low mortgage  rates, and would have been even brisker had hurricanes not hit  the south, a trade association said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"One of the new drives is just 3 inches in diameter, features a retractable USB cable for easy carrying and can store 5GB of data.\"
Sci/Tech,"New top-of-the-line smart phone has a sharper screen, a faster chip and a removable battery."
Sci/Tech,The 3-inch Seagate USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drive has a retractable USB cable and rubber feet designed to keep it still when it's being using with a desktop.
Sci/Tech,"  When the violent video game ""Grand  Theft Auto: San Andreas"" hits stores on Tuesday, its sales  could eclipse Hollywood's most successful films, even as it  draws the ire of critics."
Sci/Tech,A new federal case illustrates the role computer intrusion is taking in the high-stakes world of niche Internet commerce.
Business,US President George W. Bush #39;s administration welcomed Monday a European plan to lift US trade sanctions imposed over an illegal export tax break scheme.
Business,"US new home sales and new mortgage supply are expected to fall in 2005, but will still run near historically high levels, said Franklin Raines, chief executive officer at Fannie Mae (FNM."
Business,"The BBC has announced it is cutting 6,000 jobs, primarily from the British broadcaster #39;s news and production staffs, by year-end."
World, A key figure in Ukraine's  opposition movement said Sunday there was little the  Moscow backed authorities could do to stop Viktor Yushchenko  sweeping to power in a re run of the ex Soviet state's rigged  election.
Sci/Tech,"American astronaut Mike Fincke, front , and Russian cosmonaut, Yuri Shargin, third, get off a plane at the Chkalovsky airport, just outside Moscow, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, while heading to Moscow #39;s Star City, the home-base of Russia #39;s space program."
Sci/Tech,"Intel drew the curtain Friday on some of its future research projects to continue making transistors smaller, faster, and less power-hungry out as far as 2020."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has introduced the BladeCenter Express, a lower-cost blade server chassis targeted toward small and mid-size businesses. The company also unveiled several new business-in-a-box packages "
Sports,Jimmie Johnson #39;s joy in winning the Subway 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Sunday was dampened by news of the crash of plane belonging to Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick in which 10 people died.
Sports,Gordon Bulloch was named captain of Scotland #39;s rugby union side Monday for next month #39;s four-match test series. The 28-year-old last served as captain in a World Cup match against the United States last year.
Sci/Tech," PalmOne Inc.  on Monday unveiled a new version of its popular Treo that adds a removable battery and short range wireless technology to the device, which combines a mobile phone and digital organizer."
World,The second round of talks aimed at finding a solution to the Darfur crisis in western Sudan resumed in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Monday.
World," EDMONTON (CP)   Ralph Klein rides into the sunset of his political career as the white knight who slew Alberta's debt dragon, but his armour has taken a pounding of late."
World, Sen. John Kerry lost his battle to make Missouri a battleground state.
World," Iraq believes the weekend massacre of  49 army recruits could have been an inside job, a source close  to interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi told Reuters Monday."
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell is to  seek South Korean support Tuesday for a U.S. hard line on North  Korea after China said Washington must be more flexible to  entice the reclusive state back to nuclear arms talks.
Sci/Tech," PalmOne Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=PLMO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">PLMO.O</A> on Monday  unveiled a new version of its popular Treo that adds a  removable battery and short range wireless technology to the  device, which combines a mobile phone and digital organizer."
Sports, The Carolina Panthers lost any hope of DeShaun Foster playing again this season when it was determined Monday the running back needs surgery on his broken collarbone.
Business," American Express <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AXP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AXP.N</A> on Monday  said quarterly earnings rose 14 percent, matching analysts'  expectations, as cardholder spending and borrowing increased  while loan losses fell."
Business, World oil prices ended lower on Monday  despite notching a record high earlier in the day as the  Norwegian government moved to end an oil workers' labor dispute  that threatened shipments from the world's third largest  exporter.
World,December 05 2004 1700CET- Several explosions took place at various petrol stations at the outskirts of the capital city of 
Business,A Dutch steelmaker led by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is buying U.S.-based International Steel Group Inc. for about \$4.5 billion in cash and stock in a deal that would make it one of the largest steel companies in the world.
Sports," Turin's Olympic Committee needs to raise  another 65 million euros from sponsors to meet targets for the  2006 Winter Games, its chief said on Monday after reports of a  huge budget gap had sparked a national political row. Turin's  mayor ordered an audit of Olympic spending after organizers  said they had a 180 million euro ( $227 million) hole in their  books due to sponsorship shortfalls and lower sales forecasts."
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday it has obtained up to \$600 million in new financing as the struggling carrier seeks to avoid bankruptcy.
Sports," Curt Schilling and the pitchers are clicking. Little Mark Bellhorn and the hitters are delivering. Manager Terry Francona is making all the right moves. And despite a defense that can't quite seem to catch the ball, the Boston Red Sox are halfway to capturing something that's slipped just out of reach since 1918  #151; the World Series trophy."
Business," American Express Co., the consumer finance and travel company, said Monday that its profit rose 14 percent in the third quarter to  #36;879 million, or 69 cents a share. That was in line with analysts' estimates."
Business," COMEX gold futures closed at fresh  6 1/2 month highs on Monday as investors bought the safe haven  metal due to an ailing dollar, soaring oil prices and  uncertainty over the U.S. presidential election, dealers said."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President  Yasser Arafat is on the mend and does not need to leave his  West Bank compound for medical treatment, officials said  Monday, denying a report he might go to hospital."
World,Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil and German romance singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau were named the 2005 winners of the Polar Music Prize for their contributions to music.
Business,"United Online (Nasdaq: UNTD) may have reported a perfectly respectable increase in quarterly profit today, but it #39;s the future that has investors worried."
Business,"Smoker #39;s delight: Reporting earnings for the first time since it was created by the merger of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown  amp; Williamson Tobacco, Reynolds American (nyse: RAI - news - people ) posted third-quarter profit of \$339 million, or "
Business,"American Express (AXP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said quarterly earnings rose 14 percent, matching analysts #39; expectations, as cardholder spending and borrowing increased while loan losses fell."
Business,"PalmOne Inc. PLMO.O on Monday unveiled a new version of its popular Treo that adds a removable battery and short-range wireless technology to the device, which combines a mobile phone and digital organizer."
Business,Nut and snack-food company John B. Sanfilippo  amp; Son Inc. reported a 64 percent decline in first-quarter profit as almond demand exceeded expectations and raw material costs increased.
Business,Credit Suisse First Boston said that an announcement from Onyx Pharmaceuticals (nasdaq: ONXX - news - people ) is  quot;good news quot; for Genentech (nyse: DNA - news - people ) and its Avastin treatment.
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems Inc., and Yahoo! today announced a partnership aimed at providing access to Yahoo! Search through Adobe Reader and a co-branded toolbar featuring Adobe Services."
Sci/Tech,"Long hidden behind a thick veil of haze, Titan, the only known moon with an atmosphere, is ready for its close-up on Oct. 26, 2004."
Sports,Juan Pablo Montoya left his first job in Formula One by winning Sunday #39;s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. David Coulthard #39;s last race for the McLaren team after nine seasons ended in disappointment.
Sports,"Once again, coach Mike Shanahan has proved he can create an explosive running game, regardless of who his back is. Reuben Droughns is the latest back to emerge from obscurity to run wild in Denver #39;s backfield."
Sports,Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath hopes that Mehmet Scholl can stay clear of the injuries that have debilitated his career in recent times.
Sci/Tech," Home computer users who think that they are well protected from malevolent acts should think again. The vast majority of home computers operate at risk of intrusion by invasive code, according to the results of a study conducted by America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance."
Sci/Tech," PalmOne has unveiled the latest version of its popular Treo smartphone. The Treo 650 features a number of modifications that make the device more useful, while not changing its basic design or core capabilities."
Sci/Tech, Sprint is launching a set of services designed to help businesses get a better grip on the array of wireless devices and applications that enterprises are rolling out with increased frequency.
Sci/Tech," Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT), provider of Linux software and support, has issued a security alert to its customers. E mails are circulating, says the company, that appear to come from Red Hat but actually are phishing hoaxes."
World,Strong aftershocks have continued to hit Japan two days after 24 people died in the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in almost a decade.
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced a low cost blade server chassis, along with several new ""business in a box"" packages for a wide range of industries, including the growing bioinformatics sector."
Sci/Tech, Sony (NYSE: SNE) has introduced its first MP3 based flash memory digital music players under the Walkman brand in an effort to capture a share of the portable digital music player market currently dominated by Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPod device.
Business, World oil prices ended lower on Monday  despite notching a record high earlier in the day as the  Norwegian government moved to end an oil workers' labor dispute  that threatened shipments from the world's third largest  exporter.
Sci/Tech,The State Department will begin issuing electronic passports with microchips that store biometric and other data by early next year.
Business,"The Norwegian government announced it would impose mediation to end an oil-sector dispute that threatened crude production next month, pushing shipowners to drop a threatened lock-out."
Business,"TXU Corp. (TXU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised by 350 percent the dividend it slashed two years ago, boosted its earnings forecast and increased its "
Sports,That #39;s when Arsenal and Manchester United are set to meet again in the Premier League. The bitter rivalry between the two giants of English soccer grew even nastier after Sunday #39;s 2-0 United victory at Old 
Sci/Tech,Services and software to be introduced Monday at the CTIA Wireless IT   Entertainment trade show in San Francisco are aimed at giving enterprises greater control over their mobile systems and extending mobile data capabilities to more employees.
World,THE extremist group led by Iraq #39;s most wanted man today claimed it carried out the shocking roadside massacre of almost 50 unarmed cadets.
Business," American Express Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AXP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AXP.N</A> said on  Monday quarterly earnings rose 14 percent, matching analysts'  expectations, on record cardholder spending, increased card  borrowing and lower loan losses."
World,"Iran has turned over to Egypt the alleged mastermind of an 1995 assassination attempt on President Hosni Mubarak, an Islamic activist said Sunday, in a significant step "
Business,"Financial services giant American Express Co. said Monday that third-quarter earnings rose to meet Wall Street expectations. Net income increased to \$879 million, or 69 cents per share, from \$770 million, or 59 cents per share, a year ago."
Business,Southern Ontario auto parts giant Magna International Inc. unveiled Monday a plan to take its three subsidiaries private in an effort to make its operations more efficient that could cost up to \$1.
Business,"It #39;s been a busy month for Fannie Mae #39;s chairman and chief executive, Franklin D. Raines. The huge mortgage investing company he heads has been accused of using improper accounting to get good financial results."
Sci/Tech,"mail disguised as a Red Hat patch update is a fake designed to trick users into downloading malware, the Linux vendor warned in a message on its Web site."
Sci/Tech,"Storage vendors from IBM and Dell to McData and Brocade on Monday showed off their newest hardware and software at Storage Networking World, the trade show and conference that runs in Orlando, Fla."
Sports,"Van Nistelrooy could be banned for three matches if charged by the FA following what appeared to be a stamp on the England full-back #39;s foot, an incident missed during the game itself by referee Mike Riley."
Sports,"Turin #39;s Olympic Committee needs to raise another 65 million euros from sponsors to meet targets for the 2006 Winter Games, its chief said on Monday after reports of a huge "
Sci/Tech," Justice Department antitrust regulators cleared the way Monday for Cingular Wireless LLC's  #36;41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc., a crucial step toward creating the nation's largest wireless telephone company."
World,"Relatives of Ismal Assawalhi, 70, mourning him at his funeral in the Rafah refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip, Three Palestinians, including Assawalhi, were killed in a pre-dawn Israeli air raid on Rafah during Israels recent offensive in the "
World,Egyptian authorities have arrested five men they say carried out the bombings that killed at least 34 people earlier this month at seaside resorts on the Sinai Peninsula.
World,"Security forces fired shots in the air and used water cannons and tear gas to disperse about 2,000 angry Muslim youths rioting in Thailand #39;s troubled south Monday, leaving "
World," THE DISASTER: A series of earthquakes that hit northeastern Japan  #151; the largest measuring magnitude 6.8  #151; leaves 98,000 residents in shelters."
World," Iraq ordered an investigation on Monday  into whether a security breach triggered a massacre of 49 army  recruits, while 12 Iraqis and two foreign soldiers, an Estonian  and an American, were killed in fresh violence."
World,Peru #39;s 20-year-old Maria Julia Mantilla Garcia began her reign as Miss World 2004 on Sunday after beating 106 other women to the title in China #39;s second staging of the international beauty pageant.
Sports,"The Redskins have released right tackle Kenyatta Jones, who started three games this season after Jon Jansen suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the preseason."
Business," U.S. antitrust authorities on Monday approved Cingular Wireless' plan to acquire rival AT T Wireless Services Inc. for  #36;41 billion in cash, creating the nation's biggest wireless carrier."
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed on  Monday, as rises in semiconductor stocks and a slip in crude  prices from another record offset caution ahead of the U.S.  presidential election and the impact of a lower dollar."
World," Egypt announced it had arrested five of the nine men who bombed Red Sea resorts almost three weeks ago, saying the attackers used stolen cars packed with old war time explosives and a washing machine timer."
Business," Reynolds American Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RAI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RAI.N</A>, the  maker of Camel and Kool cigarettes, on Monday posted a  third quarter profit and raised its full year forecast, citing  tax benefits and cost savings."
Business," The NASD on Monday censured Citigroup  Global Markets Inc. and fined it  $250,000 for distributing  misleading sales material on hedge funds, the latest regulatory  mishap for the world's largest financial services company."
World," Saboteurs blew up a section of a  northern domestic pipeline feeding Iraq's biggest refinery at  Baiji on Monday, oil officials said."
Sports, Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster will miss the rest of the season due to a broken collarbone.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. locates almost anything on the Web within seconds, but finding the brainy engineers who program the company's lightning quick search engine takes more time  #151; and a quirky bit of ingenuity."
World,(CBS) Millions of folded paper cranes fluttered down from warplanes in the skies over southern Thailand Sunday as the air force completed a mission of peace aimed at expressing the nation #39;s hope for an end to separatist violence in the Muslim-dominated 
Business,"American Express Co. (AXP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday quarterly earnings rose 14 percent, matching analysts #39; expectations, on record cardholder spending, increased card borrowing and lower loan losses."
Business,"Reynolds American Inc. , the maker of Camel and Kool cigarettes, on Monday posted a third-quarter profit and raised its expectations for the full year on tax benefits and cost savings."
Business,"Sprint announced plans to offer the Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device Treo 650 by palmOne, a CDMA version of the recently announced palmOne device."
Business,"HAMILTON, ON - Dofasco Inc. beat analysts #39; expectations as it reported a big jump in its third-quarter earnings Monday. The Hamilton, Ontario, steelmaker reported a profit of \$115 milllion, or \$1."
Sci/Tech,"Despite widespread attention, Ken Dunham, Director of Malicious Code at iDefense, characterizes the Linux Trojan as a low threat.  quot;It looks like there was a low volume of e-mails that spread over a period of several days, quot; he said."
Sci/Tech,"Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has shipped to retail stores in North America."
Sci/Tech,"com October 25, 2004, 6:21 AM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sci/Tech,The GC89 PC Card combines global EDGE coverage with the WiFi technology in a single card which is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh computers.
Sci/Tech,"HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Burt Rutan, an aviator whose SpaceShipOne won the \$10 million Ansari X-Prize for making three suborbital space flights, said NASA needs another Wernher von Braun - and chided the space agency "
Sci/Tech,"Moving a step closer to its goal of storage on demand, IBM Corp. today announced updates to its TotalStorage Open Software product line with the intention "
Sports,Former world number one Marat Safin won his first title since the Paris Masters in 2002 on Sunday with a 6-2 6-4 6-3 victory over Argentine David Nalbandian at the Casa de Campo in Madrid.
Sports,"Ron Zook has been relived of his duties as the Florida football head coach effective at the end of the season, Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley confirmed Monday."
Sports,"Formula One has signed a five-year agreement to hold a race in Cancun starting in 2006, joining NASCAR in heading south of the border."
Business," CHICAGO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> hit a new high on Monday as traders who had shorted  the stock scrambled to buy back scarce shares after the Web  search leader's better-than-expected quarterly results last  week."
World," Egypt announced it had arrested five of the nine men who bombed Red Sea resorts almost three weeks ago, saying the attackers used stolen cars packed with old war time explosives and a washing machine timer."
World,The Prince of Wales is expected to reopen today the British Consulate General which was restored after last year #39;s suicide bomb attack in the heart of Istanbul which long with three other similar attacks killed dozens of people.
Business,"US antitrust authorities on Monday approved Cingular Wireless #39; plan to acquire rival AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. (AWE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) for \$41 billion in cash, creating the nation #39;s biggest wireless carrier."
Sci/Tech," Lauren, 11, saunters nonchalantly past a Discovery Channel store and a Gymboree clothing store at the mall. Then suddenly, the girl's eyes light up and she pulls her mother into an Apple Computer Inc. retail shop."
Sports, The Miami Heat were handed a 104 95 setback by the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at the Pepsi Center. Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to lead Denver.
Sci/Tech,"Joining the ranks of Windows #39; users who have been victimized by spoofed security alerts, Linux users this weekend received bogus messages directing them to download updates that are in fact Trojan horses, Red Hat announced Saturday."
Sci/Tech,The Cassini spacecraft is heading for its first close encounter with Saturn #39;s moon Titan tomorrow. University of Arizona scientists on the mission say Cassini will get its first real glimpse of Titan surface 
Business, Shares of Google Inc.  hit a new high on Monday as traders who had shorted the stock scrambled to buy back scarce shares after the Web search leader's better than expected quarterly results last week.
Sports,"Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster will miss the rest of the season due to a broken collarbone."
Sports,"The Astros may not have made it to the World Series, but their fans turned out today to cheer for the team that made history and electrified the city by coming out of nowhere to make a dramatic grab for the pennant."
World,Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf called on Monday for debate over the possibility of removing arms and troops from regions of Kashmir as part of efforts to resolve more than 50 years of dispute with India.
World, The main points of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Gaza withdrawal plan:
Business, U.S. Treasury debt yields hit a  seven month low on Monday as stubbornly high energy prices  hinted at a slowdown in economic growth.
Business,The European Union said Monday it will lift sanctions against US imports following President Bush #39;s decision to remove illegal export subsidies.
Business,"born billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, who made a fortune buying mills from Algeria to Mexico, agreed to acquire Wilbur Ross #39;s International Steel Group Inc."
Business, Stock markets were lower Monday morning on a mixed series of earnings reports and oil prices that continued to hover around the  $55 US a barrel level.
Business, Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday it has obtained up to  $600 million in new financing as the struggling carrier seeks to avoid bankruptcy.
Business,A US federal judge has ordered a man dubbed the Spam King to disable so-called spyware programs. US District Judge Joseph DiClerico issued a temporary restraining order against one of the world #39;s worst spammers 
Sci/Tech,"Titan, the most mysterious of Saturn #39;s moons, could surrender many of its secrets when the Cassini space probe makes its closest - ever approach this week."
Sci/Tech,CTIA stands for the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association. Each year they host two shows for the industry. This week is their fall Wireless IT and Entertainment expo in San Francisco.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! has purchased the privately held Stata Labs in an apparent attempt to beef up its online e-mail service. Stata Labs, based in San Mateo, California, developed Bloomba, a popular e-mail client that made "
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s newest astronaut candidates experienced their first taste of zero gravity and are now preparing to make their first jet flights without the company of instructors.
Sports,Malcolm Glazer will make David Gill sweat before deciding whether he wishes to pursue his takeover plan for Manchester United. The Old Trafford board had been expecting some kind of public response from the 
Sports,"Formula One has signed a five-year agreement to hold a race in Cancun starting in 2006, joining NASCAR in heading south of the border."
Sports,"Budget questions continued to plague organizers for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics on Monday, with local committee chief Valentino forced to cancel a hastily prepared news conference due to delays in compiling budget details."
World,JERUSALEM: Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon made an impassioned defense of his disengagement plan at the start of a crunch debate in Parliament Monday as 16 Palestinians were killed by troops in the Gaza Strip.
World,The UN nuclear watchdog confirmed Monday that nearly 400 tons of powerful explosives that could be used in conventional or nuclear missiles disappeared from an unguarded military installation in Iraq.
World,"BAGHDAD, Oct 25:A car bomb exploded near an Australian military convoy in Baghdad on Monday, killing two Iraqis, as the authorities probed the mass killing of almost 50 new soldiers in one of the bloodiest attacks against the country #39;s fledgling security "
World,"Saboteurs blew up a section of a northern domestic pipeline feeding Iraq #39;s biggest refinery at Baiji on Monday, oil officials said."
Sci/Tech," In that classic movie, The Day the Earth Stood  Still, the alien ambassador Klaatu demonstrates detailed knowledge of modern  Earth history. How does he know all this, he is asked. We've been monitoring  your radio broadcasts for a good many years. That's how we learned your  languages. Lately, we've been getting your television also, he said."
Sci/Tech," Astronomers have spotted a faint cluster of stars in or near our galaxy, but they're not sure what to call the grouping."
Sci/Tech,"Getting Specific With Local Search Engine Optimization\\Localized search engine optimization is often overlooked as an excellent tool to bring in local traffic to your website. By including local information in your tags and web pages, you help prospective customers find specific information on the area and business they are searching ..."
Business,"Justice Department antitrust regulators cleared the way Monday for Cingular Wireless LLC's \$41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc., a crucial step toward creating the nation's largest wireless telephone company."
Business," Flextronics International Ltd.,  the No. 1 contract electronics manufacturer, on Monday posted a  quarterly profit helped by strong sales of consumer electronics  equipment that it makes for brand name customers."
Business," U.S. stocks finished Monday  little  changed as crude oil slipped from another record high,  offsetting caution before the U.S. presidential election and  the dollar's broad based slide."
Business,"  The US Justice Department gave conditional approval Monday to Cingular Wireless #39; acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless, a  $41 billion deal creating the nation #39;s largest wireless carrier."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 25 (newratings.com) - Citigroup Global Markets Inc has been censured and asked to pay a fine of \$250,000 by the NASD (National Association of the Securities Dealers), for allegedly distributing inappropriate hedge fund sales literature "
Business,"In ordering a New Hampshire man to stop sending spyware that takes over parts of a user #39;s computer, a federal judge has sent a warning shot at spammers in the United States."
Business,"THE merger of Harmony and Gold Fields is attractive in that it will not only create the biggest gold producer in the world, but one which is truly South African."
Business,Prudential Equity Group raised its earnings estimates for Automatic Data Processing (nyse: ADP - news - people ) after the payroll and data processing services firm reported better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results.
Sci/Tech,"GM Today Staff. WAUKESHA - The orange numbers glow bright enough to be seen from across the street of North American Computer. The number - 68,248."
Sports,Fiorentina have sacked manager Emiliano Mondonico after the newly-promoted side #39;s poor start to the season and comes just months atfer he was hailed as a hero for returning them to the top flight.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. has found an unlikely new partner to help promote Windows XP: Google Inc.
World,"Hundreds of tonnes of explosives are missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam Hussein #39;s dismantled nuclear arms program but never secured by the US military, the UN nuclear watchdog has said."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell is wrapping up an East Asia trip focused on prodding North Korea to resume talks aimed at ending its nuclear-weapons program.
World,"Queen Noor of Jordan speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at a hotel in downtown Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004."
World,A man is charged with the murder of a father of two who was stabbed in his own home.
Sci/Tech,"Majority of Home Computers Infected with Spyware\\Dont ever let anybody tell you otherwise, the Internet is not a safe place to take your computer systems without adequate protection. It wasnt too long ago that anti-virus and firewall software could provide your systems with more than enough security to safely cruise ..."
Business," AMSTERDAM/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal  on Monday agreed to buy International Steel Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ISG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ISG.N</A>  for \$4.5 billion and merge it with his other assets, creating  the industry's largest player at a time when steel prices are  soaring."
Business," WellPoint Health Networks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WLP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WLP.N</A>,  one of the biggest U.S. health insurers, on Monday posted a  steep rise in quarterly profit as it kept health premiums above  rising medical costs."
Sci/Tech,Big Blue puts a new twist on an older technology. But will it steal thunder from the computing giant's other big machines?\
Sci/Tech,"Google Flaws and Fixes\\There have been many criticisms recently of Google and it's page rank algorithm. First, to the criticisms of Google itself. Has anyone noticed that Google currently indexes 4 billion odd web pages? Very few of us had the time to trod through Google's white paper, but those ..."
Sci/Tech,Sony's first digital audio players to support MP3 files have been released in Europe in a significant change in strategy.\
Business,"The other \$500 million will be in the form of prepayment for SkyMiles, Delta #39;s frequent flier points. American. Express issues a Delta credit card that awards SkyMiles."
Business," North American stock markets were lower Monday Monday afternoon on volatile oil prices, mixed earnings reports and the inability to predict a winner in next week #39;s US presidential election."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Electronics has released the first of its digital audio players to support the popular MP3 format, marking a significant shift in its music strategy."
Sci/Tech,"When technicians examined the PCs of 329 respondents, they found 80 percent loaded with dozens of spyware programs that track the user #39;s browsing habits."
Sci/Tech,Red Hat posted a notice on their web site about fake emails that purport to come from them. Here is the statement in its entirety:  quot;Red Hat has been made aware that emails are circulating that pretend to come from the Red Hat Security Team.
Sci/Tech,"Intel is drawing the curtain on some of its future research projects to continue making transistors smaller, faster, and less power-hungry out as far as 2020."
Sci/Tech,"Utilities, telecommunications companies and government agencies are more popular as targets at attacks on them surged 55 per cent from July to August, a new report says."
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) continued to apply pressure to rival EMC (Quote, Chart) on the virtualization front with products that help customers improve how they shuttle data throughout different storage systems."
Sports,"Losers of four straight games, including Sunday #39;s home defeat to the San Diego Chargers, the Panthers found out Monday that they have lost tailback DeShaun Foster for the balance of the season."
Sports,Willie Randolph used the word we several times in reference to the Mets on Monday when discussing his interview for the managerial vacancy in Queens.
World," Myanmar's military ruler Senior General Than Shwe met with the Indian leadership saying democracy was the only path to peace and prosperity, just days after he sacked the country's premier."
Business," Office document management company  Pitney Bowes Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PBI.N</A> on Monday said its third quarter  profit and revenue rose driven by strength in its core postage  meter business."
Business,"Plus, Kellogg's healthy but plain, BellSouth's Cingular pursuit, and Wild Oats grows stale."
Sports,"Michael Vaughan said he hoped to take the batting form he has shown in Zimbabwe into the long tour of South Africa, where England fly on Monday."
Sports," Randy Moss is expected to play a meaningful role for the Minnesota Vikings this weekend against the Giants, even without a fully healed right hamstring."
Business,"Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal on Monday agreed to buy International Steel Group Inc. (ISG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) for \$4.5 billion and "
Sci/Tech,"The handset giant has announced an operator-brandable end-to-end content distribution system in an effort to satisfy the needs of developers, carriers and end users."
Sports,"The Mets have reached out to their fifth managerial candidate, asking for and receiving permission from the Dodgers to interview Riggleman, Los Angeles #39; bench coach since 2001."
World," In One Day of Prayer, sent in advance for use Oct. 24, The Associated Press misattributed a statement about policy toward the preaching of radical Islam at the London Central Mosque. The official quoted was the deputy director of the mosque, Sheik Anwar Madi, not the director, Ahmed Al Dubian."
Sports," The Chicago Bears will not sign Tim Couch, instead deciding to stick with the three quarterbacks on their roster."
World,Description: Guerillas dressed as policemen ambush and kill about 50 newly trained Iraqi soldiers in a remote eastern region of Iraq.
World,The American Secretary of State Colin Powell is in South Korea on the third and final leg of his current Asian tour aimed at revitalising stalled talks on curbing North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions.
World," The dollar remained mired at more than eight month lows against the euro and six month lows against the yen, as oil prices spiked ever higher and investors continued to fret about the US #39; record high current account deficit."
Sports," Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish beat Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic 6 2, 6 4 Monday to reach the second round of the St. Petersburg Open."
World," Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, just seven weeks after heart surgery, received a rousing welcome back to the campaign trail on Monday at a rally to rev up core Democratic support before next week's election."
Sports,WASHINGTON (CBS) Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) says he will introduce legislation imposing drug testing standards on professional athletes if baseball players and owners do not adopt a stringent crackdown on steroids by January 
World," Iraq ordered an investigation on Monday  into whether a security breach triggered a massacre of 49 army  recruits, while two foreign soldiers, an Estonian and an  American, were killed in surging guerrilla raids during  Ramadan."
Business," Flextronics International Ltd.,  the No. 1 contract electronics manufacturer, on Monday posted a  quarterly profit helped by strong sales of consumer electronics  equipment but issued a forecast that fell short of estimates,  sending shares down nearly 8 percent."
Sports," The rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United is getting downright nasty. Accusations of vicious fouls, cheating, refereeing mistakes and a disputed penalty kick followed the latest confrontation between two of the giants of English soccer  #151; a 2 0 victory by Manchester United that ended Arsenal's record unbeaten streak of 49 games in the Premier League."
Sci/Tech,"After running into opposition to its Sender ID antispam plan, Microsoft Corp. has revised and resubmitted it to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) for consideration, according to a company spokesperson."
Business,"Financial-services giant Citigroup Inc. will pay \$250,000 to settle allegations it used misleading sales material on hedge funds, the National Association of Securities Dealers announced Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint announced plans today be the first wireless carrier to offer the new palmOne Treo 650. The Treo 650 will be available next month at Sprint Stores, Sprint business channels and online for \$599."
Sports,"Going into the 100th edition of the World Series, featuring two of the most prolific scoring teams in their respective leagues, could we have expected anything less than a slugfest?"
Sports,The Carolina Panthers announced Monday that running back DeShaun Foster will undergo season-ending surgery and be placed on injured reserve.
Sports,We live in an era when a high school kid can Google the name of the cute girl sitting in the next aisle in an attempt to find out more about her.
World," A car bomb tore through an Australian army patrol on Monday in an attack close to the country #39;s embassy in Baghdad has left three Iraqis dead and 16 people wounded, including three Australian soldiers."
World, Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council Hassan Rowhani said on Monday that Iran is cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to show the world that the US allegations against Tehran #39;s nuclear program 
World,"Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has called for radical new thinking on the dispute with India on Kashmir, suggesting joint rule as one option."
World, Iran's top security official suggested on Monday Tehran may agree to extend its freeze on uranium enrichment but warned it could not be forced to scrap its nuclear technology for good.
World," British artists Damien Hirst and David Hockney are to make gifts of some of their paintings to the Tate Gallery in London, which can no longer afford such works, its director Nicholas Serota said."
World, QUEBEC (CP)   Bus drivers in Quebec City were expected to vote Monday night on ending a three day walkout that stranded hundreds of commuters.
Sci/Tech," Foreign outrage at a Norwegian plan to let tourists go on seal shooting trips is mostly ""emotional nonsense,"" a senior official said on Monday."
Business," WellPoint Health Networks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WLP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WLP.N</A>,  the No. 2 health insurer by enrollment in the U.S., on Monday  posted a steep rise in quarterly profit as it kept health  premiums above rising medical costs and added new members."
Business, Stocks finished little changed on  Monday as a retreat in crude prices from a record high offset  investors' caution about the U.S. presidential election and a  fall in the dollar.
Business,"Jeffrey W. Greenberg, chairman and chief executive of Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc., which is the target of a bid-rigging investigation by New York #39;s attorney general, submitted his resignation on Monday, the company said."
Business,"American Express Co., the fourth- largest US credit-card issuer, said quarterly profit climbed 14 percent to a record as customers spent more on travel and carried larger loan balances."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne today unveiled its latest addition to the Treo Smartphone range, the Treo 650 targeted at mobile professionals. Available as either a digital dual-band or quad-band world phone, the "
Sci/Tech,"Companies to Provide Consumers with Access to Yahoo! Search Through Adobe Reader and Co-branded Toolbar Featuring Adobe Services. SAN JOSE, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Intel said it was already starting to explore options such as carbon nanotubes and nanowires. Such materials will be needed to take chips below the 10 nanometer size, which is expected to occur early in the next decade."
Sports," It's 5 a.m. in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Most people are sleeping or rubbing their eyes as they get ready for work. Ric Glaub and his friends, however, have their game faces on."
Sci/Tech," Hoping to accelerate the deployment of a new wireless technology, Intel Corp. announced Monday it's invested in a venture started by billionaire Craig McCaw to deliver high speed Internet service over the airwaves."
Sci/Tech," Cingular Wireless LLC will divest itself of wireless customers and other assets in 13 U.S. markets as a requirement for its  $41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc., according to an consent decree announced Monday by the company and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)."
Sci/Tech,Scientists in China have found a 120 million-year-old fossil of a baby bird which is believed to have died just before it hatched and which could shed light on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds.
World, A 50 year old British man arrested while driving his lawnmower in a state of intoxication had his automobile license revoked for one year by a British court.
Sports," The graduation rate for major college football players increased for the fourth straight year, and the rate for all Division I athletes remained at 62 percent, or 2 percent higher than the general student population."
Sports," Three weeks ago, the Seattle Seahawks were considered in a class with New England and Philadelphia at the top of the NFL. Then 11 disastrous minutes against the Rams sent them into a free fall that hit bottom with a loss to the Cardinals."
World," US Supreme Court chief justice William Rehnquist has been admitted to a military hospital for cancer treatment, adding a late twist to the presidential election battle."
Business,Stock in AK Steel Corp. and other publicly traded US steel companies posted large gains Monday on news of a three-way merger that #39;ll create the world #39;s largest steelmaker.
Business,"Cingular Wireless LLC, the joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. and BellSouth Corp., has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice that will allow the companys proposed acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless to proceed on schedule."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. , the world #39;s second-largest technology services provider, on Monday said it has postponed its earnings announcement until Nov. 3 to evaluate a possible assets impairment of its problematic Navy contract."
Business,"United Online Inc. on Monday reported a 42 percent jump in profits and a 25 percent increase in revenues in the third quarter, but lowered its forecast for the number of paid subscribers it expects by the end of the year."
Business,"Hoping to accelerate the deployment of a new wireless technology, Intel Corp. announced Monday it #39;s invested in a venture started by billionaire Craig McCaw to deliver high-speed Internet service over the airwaves."
Business," Soaring metals prices powered Teck Cominco to a record third quarter profit, the company said Monday. Teck said it made  $120 million in the quarter (62 cents a share), almost eight times larger "
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to make it easier to sell, distribute and buy cell-phone applications, Nokia (Quote, Chart) has announced the launch of Preminet, a service to distribute certified Java- and Symbian-based mobile software."
Sci/Tech,"While PalmOne has added an MP3 player and Bluetooth (define) support, the goal with this release was to improve upon a good thing, said Greg Shirai, director of product marketing for the Milpitas, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"The NASA spacecraft Cassini, which is carrying a European Space Agency probe, cut off communications with controllers on Monday as it prepared to peer beneath a veil of smog shrouding Saturn #39;s moon, Titan."
Sci/Tech,"com October 25, 2004, 1:49 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Robonexus Expo, which wrapped up over the weekend in Santa Clara, California, offered the requisite look at commercial robotics, robot parts and accessories, small-market redistributors, and research and experimental robots, but the overall theme and most "
Sports,"So the Jets lost a tough game at New England, 13-7. That #39;s no reason to believe they won #39;t be a factor in the AFC East race -- and perhaps beyond."
Sports, The New England Patriots are unbeaten because of a simple approach  #151; score a lot early and keep the other team from scoring late.
World,"Pictures distributed by Egyptian interior ministery Monday Oct 15 2004 showing from left to right, Palestinian refugee born Ayad Said Saleh, Egyptian Sinai Bedouins Suleiman Ahmed Saleh Flayfil , his brother Mohamed Ahmed Saleh Flayfil and Hammad Gaman "
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> said on  Monday Chairman and Chief Executive Jeffrey Greenberg resigned,  11 days after New York's attorney general accused the world's  biggest insurance broker of rigging insurance prices."
Business,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Cingular Wireless LLC will divest itself of wireless customers and other assets in 13 US markets as a requirement for its \$41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
Business,"NEW YORK Chicago-based stock-exchange operator Archipelago Holdings Incorporated says earnings per share fell, though revenue rose slightly."
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. has obtained up to \$600 million in new financing and has agreed to conditions that require it to get court approval to repay the money even if it files for bankruptcy.
Business,"Volatile crude oil prices kept stocks under pressure today, leaving the major US indexes with a slight loss. Questions over economic growth and the upcoming election weakened the US dollar and contributed to investors uncertainty."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM today introduced a security service that offers a concise, monthly global-network threat report designed to help organizations assess security needs and vulnerabilities from a business perspective."
Sci/Tech," Since the PlayStation 2 hit store shelves in 2001, no game has sold more copies than  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; or  quot;Grand Theft Auto 3 quot;."
Sci/Tech,"A third party developer in Tokyo, Yamada Denshi, has developed an add-on to Vodafone handsets, intended to be used as a night filter to allow Big Red #39;s customers to take pictures with their phones in the dark."
Sci/Tech,"Actor William Shatner is shown in this undated publicity photo. (AP Photo/www.williamshatner.com). LONDON Oct 22, 2004 -  quot;Star Trek quot; star William Shatner and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Dave Navarro "
Sports,Ninth seed Elena Bovina of Russia made the most of not having to face one of her compatriots by recording a straight-sets victory on the opening day of the Generali Ladies Linz tennis tournament.
World,"Speaking to about 2,500 supporters today at the SeaGate convention center in Toledo, John Edwards said President Bushs administration is reckless and irresponsible for failing to secure a huge weapons site in Iraq."
World,"  Interim leader Hamid Karzai has clinched a majority of the votes in Afghanistan #39;s first presidential election under near complete results Monday, leaving him all but certain of becoming this war wrecked nation #39;s first democratically "
World,"25 October 2004 - United Nations peacekeeping forces, together with Haitian National Police, have cleared the streets of Bel Air, a poor area of the Caribbean country #39;s capital, Port-au-Prince, which has been in upheaval over the past three weeks, a UN "
Sci/Tech,The chipmaker and Craig McCaw's latest company partner on WiMax--a significant move for the emerging industry.
Sports," On the day one of the worst defeats in Atlanta Falcons history, Jim Mora used jokes and compassion as medicine for his players' wounded psyches. Mora's assistant coaches were meeting with the players to review Sunday's 56 10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at the same time Mora met with reporters."
Business,"In a move that was anticipated for several days, Jeffrey W. Greenberg, chief executive and chairman and Marsh  amp; McLennan (MMC ), resigned on Oct. 25."
Business,million for new Cingular and 40.4 million for Verizon Wireless. ADDS new final graf with stock prices. By CURT ANDERSON. WASHINGTON-- Justice Department antitrust regulators cleared the way Monday for Cingular 
Business,Electronic Data Systems Corp. delayed releasing its third-quarter financial results from Monday until Nov. 3 to let auditors finish evaluating a money-losing contract to provide computer services to the Navy.
Business,"Plum Creek Timber Co. on Monday posted a 71 percent surge in third-quarter profit, helped by higher prices for lumber products during the quarter."
Business,"Kellogg Co. says it expects low single-digit growth and somewhat lower margins during the fourth quarter, but the cereal and snack maker still has increased its overall earnings "
Sci/Tech,A new study from the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and America Online (AOL) paints a dire picture of the state of security in the land of the home PC.
Sports,"Curse of the Bambino? Please. As jinxed ballclubs go, your Red Sox can #39;t even crack the top two. OK, so your heroes haven #39;t won the World Series since Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees."
Sports,WORLD champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina said today she still doesn #39;t know what caused her to fall during a weekend program.
Sports,"Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - The Green Bay Packers could be without two starters in their defensive backfield for this weekend #39;s game at Washington."
Sports,"The family of a college student killed by a police officer outside Fenway Park will await the results of an internal police investigation before deciding whether to sue the department, the family #39;s lawyer said Monday."
World,"New Delhi, Oct. 25: Visiting Myanmar military ruler Senior General Than Shwe today told his hosts his country will not allow its soil to be used by Northeast insurgents against Indian interests."
Sports,Left tackle Jonathan Ogden probably will miss the Baltimore Ravens' game against the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with a pulled left hamstring.
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   The Crown's case against accused Air India bomber Ajaib Singh Bagri lacks any hard and trustworthy evidence, one of his lawyers argued Monday."
World," Attorney General John Ashcroft did not violate anti lobbying laws when he gave a series of speeches last year promoting the anti terror Patriot Act, Justice Department internal investigators have concluded."
Sci/Tech," In a trailblazing pairing of robotics and tractor companies, iRobot and John Deere announced plans Monday to build a 9 foot long semi autonomous battlefield vehicle."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat underwent a  minor diagnostic procedure on Monday and doctors found no major  ailment after a week of concerns over the Palestinian  president's health, officials said."
World,"After a major earthquake and 10 typhoons, there's more concern that the system can't handle such disasters."
World,"line Serbs led a boycott of this weekend's election, undercutting efforts to forge a multiethnic society."
World,The US has earmarked \$24 million annually to support human rights groups in North Korea.
Business,The European Union said it was removing \$4 billion in trade sanctions on American products after the U.S. repealed what Europeans considered an illegal export tax break.
Sports," Steve McNair is hurting, frustrated and just wants to finally get healthy. For now, the Tennessee Titans will only say he's day to day."
World," It was vintage Bill Clinton, a lip biting, thumb wagging, center of attention performance. Seven weeks after quadruple bypass heart surgery, looking pale and unusually thin, the former president came back to give John Kerry a sendoff for the final week of the campaign  #151; promoting his own presidency as well  #151; and bluntly framed the campaign between Kerry and President Bush."
Sci/Tech," Officials with the Grokster  file trading network have agreed to pay  $500,000 to settle  charges they operated a separate music download service without  permission, a recording industry trade group said on Monday."
Business,A unit of American Express Co. agreed Monday to provide Delta Air Lines Inc. with up to \$600 million in financing - if the cash-strapped airline persuades its reluctant pilots to accept \$1 billion in concessions.
Sports,"STOCKHOLM (AFP) - Andre Agassi was set to intensify his chase for a place in next month #39;s eight-man Masters Cup, with a Tuesday morning arrival in Sweden to compete as top seed at the 632,750-euro Stockholm Open."
Sports,"STOCKHOLM, Sweden Oct 25, 2004 - Former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson came back from an early deficit to edge Xavier Malisse of Belgium 7-6 (4), 7-6 (1) Monday to reach the second round of the Stockholm Open."
Sports, Brett Favre sprained his right hand in leading Green Bay to its 41 20 victory over Dallas and the hand progressively got worse Sunday.
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is pushing forward his unilateral  quot;disengagement quot; plan which calls for the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the dismantling of settlements in the Gaza strip and parts of the West Bank.
World,"Yasir Arafat, who has been confined to his battered compound in the West Bank for nearly two and a half years, has permission to visit a nearby hospital in Ramallah for medical "
World,"NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 25: Stopping short of a commitment on joint operations to weed out North-East insurgent camps from its territory, Myanmar today indicated it was more in favour of a co-ordinated approach through which specific information "
World,I was present at the Pakistan National Assembly session in Islamabad when the bill authorising President Pervez Musharraf to retain his uniform was introduced in the House.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems on Monday gave its NetBeans IDE 4.1 developers a rolling start toward working with the 4.1 version of the product, shipping an early access release that features support for Enterprise Edition 1.4 with EJB and Web services."
World," An FBI informant who testified that a Sikh separatist admitted to the bombing of Air India Flight 182 is a ""scoundrel"" motivated by greed. a defense attorney told a Canadian court on Monday."
World," An ""October surprise"" is part of the political folklore of presidential campaigns, and just eight days before the election, the unexpected is indeed happening."
Business,Stock in Pittsburgh-based US Steel Corp. and other publicly traded domestic steel companies posted large gains Monday on news of a three-way merger that will create the world #39;s largest steelmaker.
Business,NEW YORK : World oil prices raced to new record highs and then skidded as the Norwegian government announced it would intervene to end industrial strife in the huge oil sector.
Sports," Ninth seeded Elena Bovina beat Jelena Kostanic 6 4, 6 2 Monday to reach the Generali Ladies Open's second round."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe and Yahoo share a common vision of the ways they can provide services that enable consumers to leverage the Internet, says Shantanu Narayen, executive vice president of worldwide products at Adobe."
Sports,"Brazilian Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya will be a better driver at McLaren than he was at Williams, according to team boss Ron Dennis."
Sports,The Tampa Bay fullback felt his right knee pop when he was tackled for a 4-yard loss during the second half of a 19-7 victory over Chicago and will be sidelined at least a month with a sprained medial collateral ligament.
Sports,"  Neither 12 years in the league nor nine trips to the Pro Bowl could prepare Willie Roaf for what he did, saw and felt on this history making day."
Sci/Tech,"Chipmaker teams up with cell phone pioneer Craig McCaw. Also, PalmOne's latest Treo, and TV for the mobile set."
Sci/Tech,"Analyst says wireless synchronization with Exchange e-mail software may make it more attractive to corporate IT departments, which usually favor devices based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system."
Sci/Tech,Cingular Wireless will divest itself of wireless customers and other assets in 13 U.S. markets as a requirement for its \$41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc.
Sci/Tech,Attendees at the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment 2004 event were told today that they should feel optimistic about the future of the mobile and wireless industry.
Sci/Tech,"The IBM Global Business Security Index will compile threat information from some 2,700 IBM security professionals and half a million monitored devices so the severity of any threats can be analyzed.  "
Sci/Tech,"DaimlerChrysler's new system, Xentry, will replace multiple applications with a single Web-based system that gives mechanics a real-time integrated view of parts, service diagnostic and corporate information."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft officials said today that they have revised their Sender ID protocol to work better with an existing standard and that they have narrowed their patent application to make sure it doesn't cover other proposals.
Sci/Tech,Mobile computers could provide customized information or perform specialized functions based on their changing locations.
Sci/Tech,Company expanding its reach after introducing the hosted service in the U.S. last year .
Sci/Tech,"InfoWorld reviewer says Version 10 a good fit for smaller businesses looking for a strong CRM app, and especially those in need of integrated financial and inventory management."
Sci/Tech,"Although more than two-thirds of home computer users think they're safe from online threats, an AOL survey found that 20 of home computers were infected by a virus or worm and 80 had various forms of spyware and adware programs."
Business,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Wireless industry leaders today told 2,000 attendees at the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment 2004 event here that they have plenty of optimism about future growth, as two companies announced advances "
Sports,"EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Oct 25, 2004 - Randy Moss is expected to play a meaningful role for the Minnesota Vikings this weekend against the Giants, even without a fully healed right hamstring."
Sports," When he's not getting sacked, Drew Bledsoe's throwing interceptions, or his receivers are dropping passes. The Buffalo Bills' running attack is no better. Neither Willis McGahee nor Travis Henry have scored a touchdown this season."
Business, Stocks fell slightly on Monday as a  retreat in crude prices from a record high was more than offset  by investors' caution about the U.S. presidential election and  a fall in the dollar.
Business," Flextronics International Ltd.,  the No. 1 contract electronics manufacturer, on Monday posted a  quarterly profit helped by strong sales of consumer electronics  equipment, but issued a forecast that fell short of estimates,  sending shares down nearly 8 percent."
Business," Pulte Homes Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PHM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PHM.N</A> on Monday  posted a 61 percent rise in third quarter profit, in line with  a forecast it lowered earlier this month."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell on  Monday spoke of the eventual ""reunification"" of China and  Taiwan, a comment likely to annoy Taiwanese officials who  regard the island as an independent nation."
Sci/Tech,Carrier has locked up the hot new PalmOne smart phone until some time after the new year.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. will work with Clearwire Corp., a wireless Internet service provider founded by cellular pioneer Craig McCaw, on future networks based on WiMax wireless broadband technology."
Sci/Tech," In a trailblazing pairing of robotics and tractor companies, iRobot and John Deere announced plans Monday to build a 9 foot long semi autonomous battlefield vehicle."
Sci/Tech," Adobe Systems Inc.  and Yahoo Inc.  on Monday said they have signed a deal to combine Adobe services, like its widely used document sharing program, with Yahoo's Web search functions."
Sci/Tech," The US antitrust authorities said they would clear Cingular Wireless Corp.'s 41 billion dollar takeover of AT amp;T Wireless, with conditions."
World," Despite a flurry of last minute offers between the House and Senate, chances of Congress enacting the Sept. 11 commission's terror fighting recommendations before Election Day are all but gone."
Sci/Tech," Adobe Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ADBE.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ADBE.O</A> and  Yahoo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=YHOO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">YHOO.O</A> on Monday said they have signed a deal to  combine Adobe services, like its widely used document sharing  program, with Yahoo's Web search functions."
Sci/Tech,Over-the-air fixes for cell phones comes to Qualcomm's CDMA.
Business,"Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped more than 16 percent on Monday on expectations that the carrier was near an agreement with its pilots union "
Business,"American Express #39; reported revenue was \$7.2 billion, up 12 percent from \$6.4 billion in the third quarter of 2003. Shares were up 16 cents at \$51."
Business,"Citigroup said Monday that it would close an investment management unit in Japan and pledged to strengthen oversight of its entire Japanese operation, five weeks after regulators "
Business,"Regulators Monday fined a unit of Citigroup Inc., the nation #39;s largest financial institution, \$250,000 for using what they said was  quot;inappropriate quot; sales material for hedge funds."
Sci/Tech," Those wanting to get their hands on a Treo 650 this year will need to sign up for service from Sprint PCS. Sprint has cornered the market for this year, scooping up all of PalmOne #39;s capacity until sometime in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"A national study of US home computer users found many users have no idea their systems are infected with viruses or spyware, USA Today reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,"  Intel (Quote, Chart) is advancing its wireless strategy, thanks to an investment partnership with cellular pioneer Craig McCaw #39;s Clearwire."
Sports,"Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s shirt may have been laundered, and the dressing-room corridor swept clean of rotting sandwiches, but it will take more than a washing machine and a broom to dispel the bad odour which accompanied Manchester United #39;s curtailing of "
Sports,"AS IF ending Arsenals unbeaten run were not enough, Manchester United supporters had more reason to celebrate yesterday when the club rejected a possible 800 million takeover by Malcolm Glazer."
Sports,"ASTON VILLA were dealt another severe injury blow yesterday when it was revealed that Darius Vassell, their England striker, broke an ankle in Saturdays 2-0 victory over Fulham."
Sports,Scotland rugby coach Matt Williams will be forced to name a side from a squad missing nine of his England-based players for the upcoming Test against Australia at Murrayfield.
Sports,"The University of Florida has fired coach Ron Zook, effective at the end of the season, an assistant coach on the staff confirmed Monday."
Sports,Crews on all-terrain vehicles on Monday recovered all 10 bodies from the wreckage of a Hendrick Motorsports plane that was carrying family and friends of one of NASCAR #39;s top syndicates.
Sports,  Oft injured Titans quarterback Steve McNair left Tennessee #39;s game at Minnesota on Sunday after aggravating the bruised chest that kept him in the hospital for two nights last month.
Sports,"LUXEMBOURG (Ticker) - No. 3 Silvia Farina Elia of Italy became the first seeded player to advance at the SEAT Open Luxembourg. Farina Elia, ranked 21st in the world, made quick work of Frenchwoman Stephanie "
World,THE mayor of remote Pitcairn and his son were among five men convicted yesterday of raping and sexually assaulting young girls over 40 years.
World,"A FIRST estimate has put the cost of the Niigata earthquakes at more than Y1trillion (\$12.5billion), or at least twice as much as all the natural disasters Japan suffered last year."
Business,Flextronics International (nasdaq: FLEX - news - people ) announced fiscal second-quarter earnings in-line with Wall Street estimates.
Sci/Tech," Intel and cell phone pioneer Craig McCaw #39;s latest company, Clearwire, plan to develop and install high speed networks based on broadband technology commonly referred to as WiMax."
Sci/Tech,"Chris Penn, George Clinton, Chuck D, Ice-T, Peter Fonda, join a diverse mix of voice talent in Rockstar #39;s crime epic. With Grand Theft Auto already on its way to retailers, Rockstar has finally revealed the "
Sports,"seeded Silvia Farina Elia of Italy eased into the second round of the SEAT Open on Monday with a 6 3, 6 2 win over Stephanie Foretz of France."
Sports,Left tackle Jonathan Ogden probably will miss the Baltimore Ravens #39; game against the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with a pulled left hamstring.
Sci/Tech,"I have seen the future, and it looks sort of human (sometimes), makes whirring sounds (often), and fascinates geeks and gadget lovers of all ages (always)."
World," A TV photographer is believed to be the first victim on Taiwan of powerful Typhoon Nock ten, which pounded the northern and eastern parts of the island with strong winds and heavy rainfall Monday."
World,"ISLAMABAD, OCTOBER 25: Just weeks after he told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New York that he would get back with ideas on resolving the Kashmir issue, Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf floated a new one."
Business," Sears, Roebuck and Co.'s credit rating was cut by Fitch Ratings on Monday to BBB , one notch above junk status, a few days after the retailer trimmed its 2004 earnings outlook."
Sports,England duly completed a 4-0 whitewash in their controversial one-day international series against Zimbabwe on Sunday in Bulawayo.
World, Cuba announced on Monday that it was  ending circulation of the U.S. dollar in its territory as of  Nov. 8 in response to tightened U.S. economic sanctions.
Sci/Tech,"Was it the technology? Or her spaced-out band? If you haven't already seen the video clip of Ashlee Simpson's lip-syncing flub on Saturday Night Live, get thee to eBaum's World."
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this year, IBM #39;s Power architects and forward-thinking partners held court at the Power Everywhere event in New York to extol the future of Power Architecture in all its manifestations."
World, Cuba said on Monday that it was ending  circulation of the U.S. dollar in its territory as of Nov. 8 in  response to tightened U.S. economic sanctions.
World,"Researchers say they have the strongest evidence yet that smoking causes asthma after a study of 1,444 people."
Business,"Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-born steel magnate, yesterday staked a claim to overtake Roman Abramovich as Britain #39;s richest man with a 10bn deal to create the world #39;s largest steelmaker."
Business,"Staff at the BBC are bracing themselves for a  quot;very tough year quot; amid fears that as many as 6,000 jobs will be lost in the attempt to show the government that the corporation is taking necessary  quot;self-help quot; measures to earn a new charter."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia unveiled a system for hosting, delivering and charging for entertainment and application content for mobile phones, at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association #39;s (CTIA #39;s) Wireless IT and Entertainment conference on Monday in San "
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://news.com.com/SonylaunchesmusicplayerswithMP3support/2100-1041_3-5425555.html"">Sony launches music players with MP3 support</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>CNET News.com</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are about to get their first really close and revealing look at Titan, the invitingly mysterious giant moon of Saturn. The Cassini spacecraft is "
Sci/Tech,"October 25, 2004 - I #39;m not going to beat around the bush. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the single best PlayStation 2 title I have ever played."
Sci/Tech,"On Monday, the company announced that it has added new privacy features to its CallManager product, which maps phone numbers to IP addresses and keeps track of phone calls that are made."
Sports,"CURT SCHILLING woke up early on Sunday morning unable to walk. He ended the day as the winning pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, who beat the St Louis Cardinals 6-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series."
Sports," The Chicago Bears decided Monday not to sign free agent quarterback Tim Couch. Couch, 26, underwent a physical and worked out twice for the Bears, but they failed to bite."
Sports,New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin wants to talk with Barrett Green before discussing the status of the benched linebacker for this week #39;s game with Minnesota.
Sports,Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden probably will miss the Baltimore Ravens #39; game against the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with a pulled left hamstring.
World,The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has officially informed the Security Council of some 380 tons of high explosives missing from a weapons dump in Iraq.
World,"An attack that injured Australian soldiers near the nation #39;s embassy in Baghdad yesterday wasn #39;ta suicide bomber, an army commander said."
World,The International Atomic Energy Agency warned that insurgents in Iraq may have obtained nearly 400 tons of missing explosives that can be used in the kind of car bomb attacks that have targeted US-led coalition forces.
Sports,"The Broncos are an example of how good things can be when the running game is working. Their opponent tonight, the Bengals, are an example of the flip side."
World,"Enough explosives to fill almost 40 trucks are missing from a former Iraqi military facility, the UN nuclear agency confirmed Monday."
World," Allegations that French companies illicitly reaped financial benefits from the U.N. oil for food program are ""inaccurate"" and unsubstantiated, France said Monday in a sharp response to a U.S. arms inspector's report."
Sports," Their are several reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars have gone from 1 6 at this time a year ago to their current 5 2 record, The answer given by most players is just one word: confidence."
Sports, The webmasters got their wish. Florida finally decided to fireronzook.
Business,"PHILADELPHIA _ International Steel Group Inc., which includes the remains of the bankrupt Bethlehem Steel Corp., is being acquired by a Dutch steel company for \$4."
Business,"Investors following Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile takeover battle with PeopleSoft Inc. got plenty of information to digest this week, including bold predictions "
Business,"Shares of Enel, the dominant electricity company in Italy, had their biggest gain in seven months on Monday, the first day of trading after the Italian government sold shares "
Sci/Tech," quot;With Preminet, we now provide a single source for operators to acquire a comprehensive range of industry certified content, quot; said Lee Epting, a Nokia VP."
Sci/Tech," Chipmaker Intel today threw more weight behind the developing wireless broadband data standard known as WiMax by taking a stake in Clearwire, a wireless startup led by billionaire Craig McCaw 240699."
Sci/Tech,"While many companies compete in the IT security business, IBM is differentiating itself by going beyond the worm of the day to include peripheral threats to a company #39;s IT environment."
Sports,WHAT skill Wayne Rooney has. Its very difficult to dive that well. Try it. Fall over on purpose and it looks as if you are falling down on purpose.
Sports,Manchester United #39;s board took the momentous decision yesterday to stand shoulder to shoulder with fans #39; groups and reject the takeover proposals of American multi-millionaire 
Sports," Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington suffered a setback Monday in his return from knee surgery, as the All Pro strained his right knee during a practice session."
Sports,"Their are several reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars have gone from 1-6 at this time a year ago to their current 5-2 record, The answer given by most players is just one word: confidence."
World,FURIOUS Jewish settlers besieged the Israeli parliament last night in a last-ditch effort to persuade wavering legislators to vote down Ariel Sharons controversial plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.
World,"FURTHER sexual abuse charges involving Britain #39;s remote Pacific colony of Pitcairn Island were expected to be laid against people in Australia and New Zealand, the lead prosecutor said today."
World,Australian troops in Baghdad came under attack today for the first time since the end of the Iraq war when a car bomb exploded injuring three soldiers and damaging an Australian armoured convoy.
Sports," Surprise, surprise. Look who's above .500 and talking about making a playoff push. None other than the San Diego Chargers."
Sports," So much for the ""Curse of the Bambino."""
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO    At the CTIA Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment 2004 conference Monday, Mike Wehrs, Microsoft #8217;s director of technology  amp; standards for its Mobility Division, disclosed some details about Big Red #8217;s future mobile plans."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems on Monday gave its NetBeans IDE 4.1 developers a rolling start toward working with the 4.1 version of the product, shipping an early access release that features support for Enterprise Edition 1.4 with EJB and Web services."
World,Bolivians vote in local elections with grassroots groups set to challenge the  traditional political parties.
Sports, Two former New York Yankees players who allegedly assaulted a Fenway Park groundskeeper during the 2003 American League Championship series could have charges against them dropped if they perform community service and possibly undergo counseling.
Sports,"Willie Randolph interviewed for the Mets' managerial job Monday, and stressed that his many years with the Yankees will serve him well if he gets a chance to run a team."
Sports,"Oklahoma moved up to No. 2 in the B.C.S. standings Monday and Utah is now sixth, a position that would guarantee the Utes a spot in one of the four big-money bowl games."
Sci/Tech,"A report from Gartner shows IBM in first place in worldwide IT services in 2003, with HP slipping one notch to fifth place."
World,Ukraine's opposition leader urges foreign nations not to interfere in the re-run of the presidential poll.
Sci/Tech,"  At the CTIA Wireless IT   Entertainment 2004 conference Monday, Mike Wehrs, Microsofts director of technology   standards for its Mobility Division, disclosed some details about Big Reds future mobile plans."
World, Manchester United's Dutch international striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was charged with serious foul play by the Football Association (FA).
Sci/Tech, The operators of a Spanish based Web site that sold music downloads have agreed to pay  #36;10.5 million to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by several recording companies.
Business,An investigation by the New York Attorney General has insurance companies in Canada scurrying to review their commission policies.
Business,"By Christopher Hope, Business Correspondent (Filed: 26/10/2004). Lakshmi Mittal, Britain #39;s fifth-richest man and a prominent Labour donor, is now the boss of the world #39;s biggest steel company, after a \$21billion "
Business,"Citigroup was fined \$250,000 for failings in its hedge-fund business yesterday and agreed to close its Japanese trust banking arm as its regulatory problems continued."
Business,"NEW YORK The dollar fell sharply on Monday, dropping to within a cent of record lows against the euro as worries over the US economy persisted."
Business,"BRUSSELS The European Commission is expected Tuesday to approve Oracle #39;s \$8 billion acquisition of PeopleSoft without conditions attached, a person briefed on the investigation said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Ericsson today announced a new quad-band PC Card, the GC89, which combines support for GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz with CSD, GPRS, EDGE and Wi-Fi 802."
Sci/Tech,Bristol City Council could begin one of the UK #39;s biggest roll-outs of open source desktop applications if a proposal to adopt Star Office is adopted at a council meeting next month.
Sports,"If anything, unprecedented good fortune appears to be smiling on the Boston Red Sox who have fumbled and stumbled their way to a 2-0 World Series lead over the St."
Sports,Aston Villa have revealed striker Darius Vassell has suffered a broken ankle and will be out of action for an  quot;extended period quot;.
Sports,"BURLINGTON, Vt. One of the pilots of the plane owned by Hendrik Motorsports NASCAR team that crashed yesterday in Virginia was the brother of Vermont state Representative John Tracy."
Sports,"Third seed Andrei Pavel was among the first players to book a place in the second round of the Stockholm Open on Monday. The Romanian took a straight sets win over Agustin Calleri, winning 6-4 7-6 (7-4) against the Argentinian."
Sports,"A year ago, the Chargers were the NFL #39;s worst team and missed the playoffs for the eighth straight season. Now they #39;ve won as many games as they did all of last year, improving to 4-3 with a 17-6 road win "
Sports,"Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish beat Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 Monday to reach the second round of the St. Petersburg Open."
World," The Lebanese Embassy in Baghdad is working with Iraqis to secure the release of a 7 year old Lebanese boy taken by kidnappers demanding  $150,000, Foreign Ministry officials said Monday."
World,"COLOMBIA: In eight thunderous explosions, Colombia blew up its remaining 6,800 stockpiled land mines, winning the praise of Jordans visiting Queen Noor who said the move took courage given that the nation is still fighting an internal conflict."
Sci/Tech,"Packard will shell out  $16.1 billion for chips in 2005, but Dell's wallet is wide open too."
Sports, Crews on all terrain vehicles on Monday recovered the bodies of all 10 people killed in the crash of a Hendrick Motorsports plane that was carrying family and friends of one of NASCAR's top syndicates.
World," Yasser Arafat underwent a minor diagnostic procedure on Monday and doctors found no major ailment after a week of concerns over the Palestinian president's health, a cabinet minister said."
Sports,"Felix Sabates made a last-minute decision that saved his life Sunday, choosing not to take a ride on the Hendrick Motorsports plane that crashed on the way to a NASCAR race, killing all 10 persons on board."
Sports," A  quot;trigger happy quot; street gangster killed the sister of US tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams as he defended a Los Angeles crack house from gangland rivals, a court heard on Monday."
Sports," Boo Wade, expected to compete to be Wisconsin's starting point guard this season, is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team."
Sci/Tech,The search engine's toolbar is included in new Windows XP Partner Pack.
Business,"US antitrust regulators have approved the \$41 billion purchase of Redmond-based AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. by Cingular Wireless LLC, the Associated Press and Reuters have reported."
Business,"News Corp. shareholders approved Rupert Murdoch #39;s plan to move his media company to the US from Australia, making it easier to raise money for expansion and allowing the stock to be "
Business,"ANZ Banking Group kicked off the bank reporting season on Tuesday, unveiling a record annual profit of \$2.815 billion and extending the contract of chief executive John Macfarlane until 2007."
World," Israel gave Yasser Arafat permission Monday to briefly leave his compound to receive medical treatment in the West Bank city of Ramallah, heightening concerns the Palestinian leader is seriously ill."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, one of the leading brands in mobile technologies, has launched a new wireless content solution that will prove to be beneficial to many consumers worldwide."
Sci/Tech,"Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan does a star turn today, getting a close-up from the international Cassini-Huygens space probe. Larger than Mercury and Pluto, Titan is a full-fledged "
Sports,"ST. PETERSBURG, Russia Oct 25, 2004 - Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish beat Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 Monday to reach the second round of the St."
Sports,"South Bend, IN (Sports Network) - Notre Dame head basketball coach Mike Brey has signed a two-year extension that will keep him under contract with the Fighting Irish through the 2010-11 season."
Sports,"ASHBURN, Va. - LaVar Arrington strained his right knee in practice Monday, a setback for the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker hoping to play this week after missing four games."
World," ABUJA, Nigeria (AP)   Sudan's government and rebels wrapped up a first day of new peace talks Monday, trying to break a deadlock over security issues keeping aid workers from reaching hundreds of thousands of refugees in Sudan's western region of Darfur."
Sports," Players were back in shirt sleeves, and many of the 96 arches atop Busch Stadium were lit by the late afternoon sun as the Red Sox took batting practice."
Sports," An alleged gang member accused of killing the half sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was in a ""shoot now and ask no questions mood,"" a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the man's murder trail."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Original Mac designer trashes new Mac
World," KINSHASA, Congo (AP)   U.N. forces and fighters of a tribal militia traded fire Sunday in Congo's lawless northeast Ituri province, wounding at least two U.N. troops, a U.N. spokesman said."
Business,"Crude oil prices retreated Monday as Norwegian officials ordered striking oil workers to resume their work, reducing market #39;s fears over disruptions in Norwegian oil supplies."
Business,"Existing home sales in the Unites States surged 3.1 percent in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.75 million units, the third highest level on record, the "
Sci/Tech,"On Tuesday, October 26, the Cassini spacecraft will approach Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan. Cassini will fly by Titan at a distance of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) above the surface, nearly 300 times closer than the first Cassini flyby of Titan on July 3."
Sci/Tech,A Mozilla Foundation spokesman told silicon.com sister site ZDNet UK that he expects the browser #39;s market share to reach 10 percent by the end of 2005.
Sci/Tech,SIR Richard Branson has said one of the next projects he wants to undertake is building a Virgin hotel in space. The multi-millionaire entrepreneur is working on plans for Virgin Galactic Airways and has designers 
Sports,The Boston Red Sox will try to get Curt Schilling ready for another World Series start. They certainly hope they don #39;t need to use him.
Sports,"Florida #39;s head football coach Ron Zook tries to maintain his composure during his remarks to the media following his firing by the University of Florida Monday, Oct. 25, 2004 in Gainesville, Fla."
Sports,"An alleged gang member accused of killing the half sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was in a  quot;shoot now and ask no questions mood, quot; a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the man #39;s murder trail."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox will try to get Curt Schilling ready for another World Series start. They certainly hope they don't need to use him.
Business," Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin on Monday charged Franklin Templeton Investments with fraud, accusing the company of violating a consent order by not admitting to wrongdoing in a settlement of mutual fund trading allegations."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> Chairman  and Chief Executive Jeffrey Greenberg resigned on Monday, 11  days after New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer accused the  world's biggest insurance broker of rigging bids."
Sports," Florida coach Ron Zook was fired Monday after two plus years and a stack of embarrassments on and off the field, satisfying a growing groundswell for his ouster that began the day he replaced Steve Spurrier."
Sports," For all his Cy Young Awards, for all his October theatrics, Pedro Martinez has become almost an afterthought for the Boston Red Sox during this year's postseason surge."
Sci/Tech," The search engine's toolbar is included in new Windows XP ""Partner Pack."""
Sci/Tech, Experts will rate potential severity of business security threats.
World," An ""October surprise"" is part of the political folklore of presidential campaigns, and just eight days before the election, the unexpected is indeed happening."
Sci/Tech,"During the nineties, our state saw an increase in population, due to ""The Californians"" (who we like to bitch about) migrating to our low tax/low smog state.  Though most of us natives like to bitch about their supposedly shallow, urban sprawl, rude soccer mom, cell phone, and shopping mall ways, they have done something useful and actually turned us backwards hillbilly, gun toting, Republican loving rednecks into a swing state. Now we have to deal with traffic on I-25 being snarled for hours whenever Dick Cheney decides to send his motorcade through rush hour.  The most important issue on the ballot in our state is Amendment 36, which would change our electoral voting from ""winner takes all"" to a proportional voting system.  "
Business,"Lakshmi Mittal, the steel tycoon, announced a deal to form a \$21bn (11bn) giant of the industry yesterday, dubbed the  quot;first super-major quot; the sector has seen."
Sci/Tech,The pioneer in pay-to-play enterprise software has seen its stock more than double since going public in August.
Sci/Tech,The price of success takes it toll on Grand Theft Auto publisher as share price dips on the Nasdaq; analysts look for what #39;s due post-GTA.
Sports,The 24-year-old sustained the injury after a challenge by Papa Bouba Diop in their 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. A Villa spokesman said:  quot;Vassell has a fracture of his ankle.
Sports,"Mallorca fired coach Benito Floro on Monday after a string of poor results in the Spanish league, the team said on its website. Club president Mateu Alemany said the board of directors #39; decision was unanimous."
Sci/Tech," Instead of a traditional classroom setting, high school students participating in an alternative program at Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration are getting a hands on learning experience alongside beluga whales, seals and other marine life."
Business,"The chief executive and chairman of Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies, the world #39;s biggest broker of insurance, stepped down today, less than two weeks after his company was accused of cheating customers."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos.  Chairman and Chief Executive Jeffrey Greenberg resigned on Monday, 11 days after New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer accused the world's biggest insurance broker of rigging bids."
Sports,"LAKE FOREST, Ill. (Oct. 25, 2004) -- The Chicago Bears will not sign Tim Couch, instead deciding to stick with the three quarterbacks on their roster."
Sci/Tech," Lauren, 11, saunters nonchalantly past a Discovery Channel store and a Gymboree clothing store at the mall. Then suddenly, the girl's eyes light up and she pulls her mother into an Apple Computer Inc. retail shop."
Sci/Tech," A Russian U.S. crew returned to Earth from the international space station in a pinpoint landing on the Kazakhstan steppe, and NASA's chief said the United States wanted to continue the joint relationship on future missions to Mars."
Sci/Tech," Raw canola oil can combine with a fungus to get rid of grasshoppers, a researcher says. Stefan Jaronski, who works at the Agricultural Research Service in Sidney, Mont., has found that the raw canola oil has fatty acids that will attract grasshoppers to deadly fungi known as Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chairman and Chief Executive Jeffrey Greenberg resigned on Monday, 11 days after New York Attorney General "
Business,Wall Street stocks fell modestly Monday as the volatile crude oil prices pressured on the stocks while uncertainty over economic growth and electronic overshadowed the market.
Business," Low cost Internet service provider United Online on Monday reported a higher quarterly profit despite slowing subscriber growth, and said it agreed to buy Classmates Online for  $100 million in cash."
Sci/Tech,It looks like an unlikely collaboration. Adobe rules in desktop publishing and imaging applications while Yahoo! was once the king of online search.
Sci/Tech,Intel plans to use novel materials and manufacturing processes to develop smaller and faster computer chips once current technologies no longer do the trick.
Sports,"The task in front of the St. Louis Cardinals is simple really, simply stated at least. They have to do everything better if they are going to beat the Boston Red Sox."
World," In a quiet retreat, France on Monday eased off its call to include Iraqi groups that renounce violence in an international conference next month on ways to pacify their war ravaged country."
Sports," Scott Gomez has headed home to Alaska to play some hockey during the lockout. Gomez, a 24 year old Anchorage native, skated Monday with the Alaska Aces of the ECHL and could debut in Friday #39;s home opener against the San Diego Gulls."
World,"CAIRO: Egypt announced yesterday it had arrested five of the nine men who bombed Red Sea resorts almost three weeks ago, saying the attackers used stolen cars packed with old war-time explosives and a washing-machine timer."
Business,"  United Online Inc., one of the country #39;s largest Internet service providers, Monday said it agreed to buy Classmates Online Inc."
Business,News Corporation management and shareholders have begun gathering in Adelaide for what is expected to be the company #39;s last annual general meeting in Australia.
Business,"A federal judge has ordered a man known as the  quot;Spam King quot; to disable so-called spyware programs that infiltrate people #39;s computers, track their Internet use and flood them with pop-up advertising."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia today at CTIA IT launched Preminet, a global mobile content initiative and distribution platform. Preminet will source and certify Java and Symbian OS software from developers and content publishers, giving "
Sci/Tech,"RockStar Games today confirmed that GTA: San Andreas has been shipped to retailers throughout North America, ready for tomorrows highly anticipated release."
Sci/Tech,"Bart Decrem, marketing contact for the Mozilla Foundation, told ZDNet UK on Friday that he expects the browser #39;s market share to reach 10 percent by the end of 2005."
Sports, Former Auburn All American Mark Bellhorn has helped guide the Boston Red Sox to a 2 0 series lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2004 World Series as Bellhorn tallied the game winning hit in Game 1 and added a key two run double in Game 2.
Sports,"Bears QB Jonathan Quinn is not a kid. He #39;s 29 and has been in the league since 1998. Until this season, though, he had started just three games and had thrown just 125 passes, the last in 2001 when he was with Jacksonville."
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Baltimore left tackle Jonathan Ogden, who has a pulled hamstring, will probably miss the Ravens #39; game against the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday."
Sports," quot;It #39;s almost impossible to get him for negative yardage. He hardly ever loses yardage when he carries the ball. quot;. FOXBORO, Mass."
Sports,"Real Mallorca president Mateo Alemany and his board spent yesterday in talks over the future of coach Benito Floro. Sunday #39;s defeat at Real Sociedad has heaped more pressure on Mallorca directors to act, despite "
Sports,"10.25.04 - WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will make his first title defense against the man who most recently knocked out Mike Tyson, Danny Williams, on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the Mandalay Bay Resort  amp; Casino in Las Vegas, Nev."
World," South Korea's military tightened roadblocks and traffic checks north of Seoul after finding signs of possible infiltration by North Korean agents on Tuesday, officials said."
Sports,"Since Marvin Williams has left his beloved hometown of Bremerton, he #39;s been learning all about the world of big-time college basketball at North Carolina."
Business," The Nikkei average was flat in  mid morning trade on Tuesday, with a rise in bank shares and  insurers helping the Tokyo market stabilize after the  benchmark's slide to a five month closing low the previous day."
Business," CHICAGO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. hit  a new high on Monday, giving the Web search leader a bigger  market value than rival Yahoo Inc., as traders who had shorted  the stock scrambled to buy back scarce shares after Google's  better-than-expected quarterly results last week."
Sci/Tech," Shares of Google Inc. hit a new high on Monday, giving the Web search leader a bigger market value than rival Yahoo Inc., as traders who had shorted the stock scrambled to buy back scarce shares after Google's better than expected quarterly results last week."
World," The Nikkei average was flat in mid morning trade on Tuesday, with a rise in bank shares and insurers helping the Tokyo market stabilize after the benchmark's slide to a five month closing low the previous day."
World," ABOARD JAPAN COAST GUARD VESSEL IZU (Reuters) - Ships from  Japan, the United States, Australia and France steamed out to  sea under cloudy skies on Tuesday for Asia's first naval  exercise to clamp down on weapons of mass destruction, a drill  that communist North Korea has called hostile and provocative."
Sports, New Jersey Devils center Scott Gomez signed a  #36;500 a week contract with the minor league Alaska Aces for the duration of the NHL lockout.
Sports,"With Game 3 of the World Series at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals are hoping that the comforts of home make a difference against Boston."
Business,Rupert Murdoch won hard fought shareholder approval on Tuesday to shift the corporate headquarters of his \$48 billion News Corp. Ltd.
Business,"NEW YORK US stocks ended slightly lower Monday, despite receding oil prices, as a raft of disappointing earnings reports and jitters over the close presidential election tempered investors #39; optimism, traders said."
Business,0100 GMT - US Treasuries little changed in Asian trade after yields fell to seven-month lows on high oil prices that have fuelled concerns of a slowdown in the US economy.
Business,"David Wing will return to his posts of chief financial officer and executive vice president at the parent company of ATA Airlines, four months after abruptly leaving the Indianapolis company for personal reasons."
Business,"Somerfield raised 51m through a shares placing yesterday to help finance the purchase of 114 stores from its rival supermarket group, William Morrison."
Sports,"The fans of the St. Louis Cardinals are considered the best in baseball, or at least the most polite and supportive. They embrace their team with the fervor of a college "
Sports,"With apologies to the World Series, much of the world #39;s sporting interest in the United States is currently related to soccer, not baseball."
Sports,"Gomez, 24, who has twice helped the NHL #39;s New Jersey Devils win the Stanley Cup, was to practice Tuesday with the ECHL team and be in the lineup for its home opener against the San Diego Gulls on Friday night."
Sports,"  In RV city, memories of the past are not far away at all. At the McGinnis camper, there #39;s a 1996 national championship mailbox."
Sports,"Willie Randolph is still under contract with the Yankees, but while speaking yesterday about the possibility of managing the Mets, he used a couple of revealing personal pronouns."
World,THE mayor of Pitcairn Island and his son were among five men found guilty yesterday of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against young girls on the island stretching back more than four decades.
World,The South Korean military is trying to find out whether North Korean agents might have infiltrated the country after the discovery early Tuesday of a hole cut in a fence on the southern edge of the demilitarized zone separating 
World,India pitched for better business ties with Myanmar as it rolled out the red carpet on Monday for Senior General Than Shwe on the first visit by a head of the pariah state in nearly a quarter-century.
World,"Human rights groups in Haiti and abroad are protesting the detention of the Rev. Grard Jean-Juste, a well-known Roman Catholic priest and vocal supporter "
World,"In a quiet retreat, France on Monday eased off its call to include Iraqi groups that renounce violence in an international conference next month on ways to pacify their war-ravaged country."
Sci/Tech," The enterprise makes way for mobile video as WiMax advances, Palm's new Treo 650 and Windows mobile productivity all share the stage at the CTIA Wireless show in San Francisco."
World,"<p></p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombian Marxist rebels keptup pressure on the government to release imprisoned guerrillas,releasing a videotape of 12 former congressmen they kidnapped30 months ago and want to swap for their comrades.</p>"
Business,"Jeffrey Greenberg, the chief of scandal-beset Marsh  amp; McLennan, resigned yesterday in the wake of a civil lawsuit filed by New York #39;s attorney general, Eliot Spitzer, accusing the company of fraud and bid-rigging."
Business,ATA #39;s parent corporation has appointed a chief restructuring officer amid heightened speculation that the nation #39;s 10th-largest airline might be nearing bankruptcy.
Sci/Tech,"After running into opposition to its Sender ID antispam plan, Microsoft has revised and resubmitted it to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) for consideration, according to a company spokesperson."
Business,"LAKSHMI Mittal, the billionaire steel magnate who was controversially aided by Tony Blair after donating 125,000 to the Labour party in 2001, is performing a double merger to create the world #39;s largest steelmaker by output."
Sports,The Malcolm Glazer takeover bid took a further twist yesterday with Manchester United announcing they had broken off talks with the American businessman.
Sports,"  New Jersey Devils center Scott Gomez signed a contract Monday with the minor league Alaska Aces to play for  $500 a week until the NHL lockout ends, a spokesman for the Anchorage team said."
Sports," The Canadian Football League denied a protest by the Calgary Stampeders Monday, but did admit that game officials made a mistake during Friday #39;s game against the British Columbia Lions."
World,"Five Egyptians have been arrested on suspicion of plotting three near simultaneous car bombings of a hotel and resort in the Sinai that killed at least 34 people, including "
World,"By Ng Han Guan, AP. Secretary of State Colin Powell is usually all business on his foreign travels, taking no time out to sightsee or meet ordinary folk."
World,"JEDDAH, 26 October 2004 - Hours after the gruesome murder of 49 unarmed Iraqi army recruits on Saturday, the group Tawhid wal Jihad (Monotheism and Combat) claimed responsibility for it in the name of its leader Abu Mussab Al-Zarqawi."
Sci/Tech,America Online reversed course and said it would adopt a proposed technology from Microsoft designed to help beat back spam and other e-mail blights.
Sci/Tech,I.BM plans to begin releasing on Monday a monthly report of threats to computer networks in an effort to establish an indicator similar to the federal government #39;s Homeland Security Advisory System.
Sports,Briton Danny Williams #39; world heavyweight fight against Vitali Klitschko will take place in Las Vegas. It was confirmed on Tuesday that the fight will be held at the Mandalay Bay Casino on 11 December.
Sports," Carson Palmer hit a wide open Chad Johnson on a 50 yard scoring play to give Cincinnati a 7 0 lead over the Denver Broncos after the first quarter of the Bengals' return to ""Monday Night Football."""
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair announced plans Monday to introduce high tech biometric identity cards, saying they could be a significant means of fighting terrorism."
Sports, Bengals defensive tackle Tony Williams was taken off the field on a cart Monday night after hurting his left ankle on a low block by Denver's George Foster late in the first quarter.
World," African Anglican bishops said Monday that they were considering establishing a theology that conforms to the continent's culture, including prevailing beliefs against same sex unions."
Business, Rupert Murdoch won hard fought  shareholder approval on Tuesday to shift the corporate  headquarters of his  $48 billion News Corp. Ltd. media empire to  the United States and finally sever his Australian roots.
Sports,"South African Retief Goosen, the US Open champion, shot a final-round 69 to win the US\$4.06 million (euro3.05 million) Nedbank Golf Challenge on the 7,162-meter (7,835 yard) par-72 Gary Player Country Club course."
Sci/Tech,"Packard will shell out  $16.1 billion for chips in 2005, but Dell's wallet is wide open, too."
Business,"Somerfield is embarking on a rapid expansion by buying small Safeway stores that are no longer wanted by WM Morrison. Having fended off an unwanted takeover bid last year, Somerfield raised 51m through a "
Business,Harmony Gold yesterday undermined its ambitions to take over rival Gold Fields and create the world #39;s biggest gold producer by reporting a headline loss that was worse than expected for the first quarter.
Business,"The Board of Directors of US entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. has chosen a search firm to help it find a successor for Disney CEO Michael Eisner, the company announced Monday."
Business,"Iron ore miner BHP Billiton has announced a further expansion of its Pilbara operations, to meet continuing demand in Asia. Under its \$780 million Rapid Growth Project, BHP Billiton will increase its overall "
Sci/Tech," Lauren, 11, saunters nonchalantly past a Discovery Channel store and a Gymboree clothing store at the mall. Then suddenly, the girl #39;s eyes light up and she pulls her mother into an Apple Computer Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. will support a new, modified version of the Sender ID e-mail authentication specification that is being submitted to the IETF for consideration Monday."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Preparing for the wave of servers with multicore processors that #39;s expected to hit data centers over the next year, Microsoft Corp."
World," Steel tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal announced plans to pay  #36;4.5 billion in cash and stock for U.S. steelmaker International Steel Group Inc., which had been cobbled together by onetime investment banker Wilbur L. Ross Jr. from mills whose parents landed in bankrupcty court."
Sports,"The University of Florida on Monday fired its head football coach, Ron Zook, opening one of the nation #39;s premier college football coaching jobs."
Sports,Danny Williams used to put so much pressure on himself that he would cry in his dressing room before a fight. That might make some wonder how Williams will react when he challenges Vitali Klitschko for a piece of the heavyweight title.
World," John Howard was sworn in Tuesday for his fourth term as Australia #39;s prime minister at a ceremony in the official residence of the Queen #39;s representative, Governor General Michael Jeffery."
World, Japan extended its naval mission to provide logistical support to the U.S. led coalition in Afghanistan by six months on Tuesday and approved a plan to supply fuel for the coalition's helicopters.
Sci/Tech,"In many ways, Brambleton looks like any of the new housing developments that have popped up near Dulles Airport. Except coursing under its crisp green lawns and treeless streets is a fiber-optic network with Internet access at speeds once reserved for the largest corporations.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. said Monday it is once again supporting a Microsoft Corp. plan to combat unwanted bulk e-mail by verifying senders of messages, a move that could rekindle industry adoption of a new system for attacking spam. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The Justice Department Monday approved the \$41 billion merger of Cingular Wireless LLC and AT T Wireless Services Inc., requiring the combined company to sell off some assets in 11 states in order to satisfy antitrust concerns.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World,The White House sought to explain the missing explosives in Iraq; John Kerry said the president had put U.S. troops at risk.
Business,"Australias third-biggest bank said one-off factors, such as the loss of earnings from the sale of its London project finance business and measures to arrest NZ retail customer attrition, would on balance have a negative impact on fiscal 2005 earnings."
Sports," The result of the Calgary BC game last Friday night will stand, the CFL announced Monday. While a review of video tape from the game confirmed an officiating error resulting in a no yards call "
World,Six descendants of the original mutineers on the Bounty were found guilty yesterday of 32 sexual assault offences in one of the last and remotest outposts of the British empire.
World,A disgruntled Palestinian who worked as a driver and was bent on killing as many Israeli tourists as possible organized the bombings of three resort 
World,"South Korea is stepping up security along the Demilitarised Zone frontier with North Korea after a hole was found cut in a border fence, the South Korean Defense Ministry said on Tuesday."
World,"Four people, including a Taiwan Television cameraman, were killed as northern Taiwan felt the brunt of Typhoon Nock-ten #39;s powerful winds and punishing rains yesterday."
World,"China #39;s population, already the largest in the world, will peak at 1.46 billion in 30 years, straining the country #39;s healthcare system, putting pressure on jobs, and gobbling up a greater share of the world #39;s food and energy resources."
Sports," KIRKLAND, Wash., (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks  outside linebacker Isaiah Kacyvenski is doubtful for Sunday's  game against the Carolina Panthers due to a sprained ankle."
Sports,"No longer the top gun in the Red Sox rotation, Pedro Martinez can recapture some status in Game 3 that has been lost to ineffectiveness and odd off-field behavior."
Sports,The Wizards will host a series of dating games this season in a marketing effort to lure people to watch some basketball.
Sports,"Boston's Curt Schilling declines to speculate as to whether he would be available to start a potential Game 6 at Fenway Park with his ""very sore"" ankle."
Sports,"Joe Gross, a three-time All-Met, has suffered through a troubling year that has derailed a promising golf career."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell won agreement from top Chinese officials Monday to resume joint discussions on human rights issues, but he failed to persuade them to open a dialogue with old rival Taiwan."
Sports," ASHBURN, Va., (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins  linebacker LaVar Arrington suffered a setback Monday in his  return from knee surgery, as the All-Pro strained his right  knee during a practice session."
Sci/Tech," Conservationists sued a federal agency Monday for allegedly failing to protect North Pacific right whales, which were hunted nearly to extinction more than a century ago and remain among the world's most endangered animals."
Business, The dollar hovered just above multi month  lows on Tuesday as nagging worries about the strength of the  U.S. economy and the gaping trade deficit kept investors on the  back foot.
Business,"Sales of previously owned homes in Louisville bucked the national trend in September, falling 4 percent from the month before while sales nationwide rose to the third highest level on record."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. said yesterday it is once again supporting a Microsoft Corp. plan to combat unwanted bulk e-mail by verifying senders of messages, a move that could rekindle industry adoption of a new system for attacking spam."
Sports,"Before Game 1 of the World Series, Johnny Pesky walked up to the batting cage at Fenway Park and gave a big ol #39; hug to a fellow octogenarian, Red Schoendienst."
World,"Britain #39;s Prime Minister Tony Blair holds his Biometric card at the Passport Office in central London, Monday Oct. 25, 2004. Blair visited the Passport Office who are undertaking a Biometrics Enrollment trial "
Business,"The new head of Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., Michael G. Cherkasky, has three key traits working in his favor: clean hands, a reputation for toughness and the right friends."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch won shareholder approval on Tuesday to move the corporate headquarters of his \$48 billion News Corp. Ltd. (NCP.AX: Quote, Profile "
Sci/Tech,"Sony has released the first of its digital audio players to support the popular MP3 format, marking a significant shift in its music strategy."
Sci/Tech,"I have been anticipating this day like a child waits for Christmas. Today, PalmOne introduces the Treo 650, the answer to my  quot;what smart phone will I buy?"
Sports,"Pedro Martinez is no longer the focal point of the Boston Red Sox, nor even the staff ace, for that matter. Game 1 used to be his, automatically."
Sports,"Tackle Jonathan Ogden made a brief appearance in the Baltimore Ravens #39; locker room Monday afternoon, one day after injuring his left hamstring in Baltimore #39;s 20-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills."
World,"Some 100,000 people in Japan remained in emergency shelters Monday night as aftershocks shook Niigata Prefecture following weekend earthquakes that killed 26."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft is set to reveal the closest views yet of Saturn's moon Titan, when it makes a close pass of the satellite on Tuesday."
Business," Asian shares ticked higher on Tuesday  as oil paused in its near daily record climb, providing  investors a chance to buy banks and some semiconductor shares  such as NEC Electronics Corp."
Business, The dollar tumbled to a fresh eight month  low against the euro on Tuesday as nagging worries about the  strength of the U.S. economy and the gaping trade deficit kept  investors on the back foot.
World,"The Vatican on Monday issued an exhaustive guide to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on social issues, reiterating positions against abortion, same-sex marriage and preventive war waged without compelling proof of a threat. Church officials said its release a week before the U.S. election was not intended to influence the vote."
Business,"The Rouse Co. is working with the Internal Revenue Service to resolve tax issues that could affect its plans to sell itself to a Chicago mall developer by mid-November, according to documents filed yesterday with regulators."
Business,"NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The new head of Marsh   McLennan Cos., Michael G. Cherkasky, has three key traits working in his favor: clean hands, a reputation for toughness and the right friends."
Business,There's something spooky about a regulation that mandates child safety seats in hearses.
Business," Asian shares ticked higher on Tuesday as oil paused in its near daily record climb, providing investors a chance to buy banks and some semiconductor shares such as NEC Electronics Corp."
World,"Miss Subways has returned, in a revival of a contest that wilted in 1976, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York City subway system. But please  it's Ms. Subways now."
Business,"Showing that money can still be made in the old-line industries, the turnaround specialist Wilbur L. Ross is selling a steel company that he created over the last two years "
Business,"The Walt Disney Company #39;s multimillion-dollar contract with Michael S. Ovitz was unreasonable and one of the most generous ever, a compensation expert testified yesterday."
Business,Electricity Commissioner Roy Hemmingway has finally been issued with the weapons needed to fulfil his role as New Zealand #39;s top energy regulator.
Sci/Tech,"Lauren, 11, saunters nonchalantly past a Discovery Channel store and a Gymboree clothing store at the mall. Suddenly, the girl #39;s eyes light up and she pulls her mother into an Apple Computer shop."
Sci/Tech,"In a boost to the future of high-speed wireless Internet service, Intel Corp. said Monday it #39;s putting its money and its technology behind a closely watched company that #39;s trying to roll out the service around the globe."
Sports,"The first one ended Sunday morning with Felix Sabates changing his mind and deciding to decline a seat on the Hendrick Motorsports plane that would crash a few hours later in rural Virginia, killing 10 people."
Sports,Wellington - All Blacks coach Graham Henry named eight new players and recalled former captain Anton Oliver on Tuesday in a new-look squad to tour Europe next month.
Sports, The wide receivers have been the most significant contributors to the Patriots #39; inactive list this season. Every week quarterback Tom Brady counts on one of his receivers to fill the void created 
Sci/Tech,Late and under priced. The Apple iTunes Music Store has now opened for our Canadian Commonwealth friends. However it seems that the news isnt great if you live in America.
World," Production in Japan rose at three of the nation's top five automakers in September from a year ago, but was down at scandal hit Mitsubishi Motors Corp. as well as at Nissan Motor Co., according to figures released Tuesday."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon asked Parliament to approve a unilateral Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank in a turbulent session on Monday.
World,South Korea went on high alert over possible infiltration by North Korean agents Tuesday while US Secretary of State Colin Powell met with top officials in Seoul on how to denuclearize the North and redeploy US troops on the 
World,"OJIYA: Some 100,000 weary survivors of Japan #39;s deadliest earthquake in a decade have bedded down for a third night in makeshift shelters or slept outside as a series of strong aftershocks raised fears of another big tremor."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are about to get their first really close and revealing look at Titan, the invitingly mysterious giant moon of Saturn."
Sci/Tech,"The World Wide Web is the perfect Petri dish for memes, infectious ideas or any other things that spread by imitation from person to person."
Sci/Tech,"The profit report cards last week looked good both for the old-line stalwarts of the technology sector, but this is a technology recovery of seemingly diminished expectations."
Sci/Tech,Intel is teaming up with telecommunications pioneer Craig McCaw to develop new wireless technology for Internet access.
Sci/Tech,"The BellSouth Corporation, the third-largest Bell operating company, said yester that profit dipped 3.6 percent in the third quarter as expenses rose because of this summer's hurricanes and costs at its Cingular Wireless division."
Business,"One week before the elections, the national economy remains stuck in a fragile and sluggish recovery."
Business,"The Walt Disney Company's multimillion-dollar contract with Michael S. Ovitz was unreasonable and one of the most generous ever, a compensation expert testified."
Business,"WOOLWORTHS has cemented its advantage in the tussle for Australian Leisure and Hospitality, less than an hour before it would have ceded victory to Coles Myer."
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell sought South Korea's support on Tuesday for a U.S. hard line on Pyongyang's nuclear programs as Seoul stepped up security along its border with North Korea due to a suspected infiltration.
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to create a global wireless alternative to cable and telephone Internet service, Intel said on Monday that it would collaborate with Clearwire, a wireless "
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft is set to reveal the closest views yet of Saturn #39;s moon Titan, when it makes a close pass of the satellite on Tuesday."
World,"The UN #39;s nuclear watchdog agency reported Monday that massive quantities of high explosives at an Iraqi weapons facility have disappeared, including "
World, Rain has triggered fears of fresh landslides in the Niigata region hit by Japan's deadliest earthquake in nine years as exhaustion was wearing down tens of thousands in shelters.
Business,Rupert Murdoch #39;s plan to move his News Corp. global media empire #39;s major share listing from Australia to Wall Street won overwhelming shareholder approval Tuesday at the company #39;s annual general meeting.
Business,"RISMedia, Oct. 26, 2004 - Sales of existing single-family homes were back up again in September after two consecutive monthly declines, according to the National Association of Realtors."
Business," BHP Billiton Ltd./Plc. (BHP.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) (BLT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest miner, has approved a  $990 million copper project in northern Chile and a  $575 "
Sci/Tech,"School systems in Prince George #39;s, Charles and St. Mary #39;s counties have been placed on a watch list that puts them at risk for sanctions -- including eventual state intervention -- if student "
Sports,"McLaren boss Ron Dennis believes his team can get the best out of Juan Pablo Montoya, who will join the team next season. Dennis says Montoya #39;s career is still on the rise and he can be a better driver with McLaren."
Sports,"CINCINNATI Oct 25, 2004 - Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Tony Williams broke his left ankle Monday night on a low block by Denver #39;s George Foster late in the first quarter."
World, The Philippines military has angrily rejected a legislator's suggestions that its top brass was like a  quot;Mafia quot; crime family amid a widening probe into a corruption scandal in the armed forces.
World," In Vice President Cheney's final push before next Tuesday's election, talk of nuclear annihilation and escalating war rhetoric have blended with balloon drops, confetti cannons and the other trappings of modern campaigning with such ferocity that it is sometimes tough to tell just who the enemy is."
World,"  Never mind the Bruce Springsteen-led Vote for Change movement, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, punkvoter.com or even the two ""Rock Against Bush"" albums. The most thought-provoking  musical statement made this election year just might be a CD of heartbreakingly beautiful songs for babies."
World,"The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency reported Monday that massive quantities of high explosives at an Iraqi weapons facility have disappeared, including some material under U.N. seal because of its potential use to detonate a nuclear bomb."
World,"An uneasy calm held in Haiti's capital Monday after three weeks of violence that left more than 60 dead, while people looted a CARE truck in storm-ravaged Gonaives."
Business,"  The European Union moved to lift hundreds of millions of dollars in trade sanctions against US exporters, responding to sweeping new US corporate tax legislation that closes tax breaks ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization."
Sci/Tech,"While senior Microsoft executives pit the company against Google in a looming Internet search war, the Redmond, Washington-based company has begun offering a Google search tool for download from the Microsoft."
Sports,Ron Zook has been fired as University of Florida football coach. Athletic director Jeremy Foley told The Gainesville Sun the news.
Sports,"Danny Williams, who registered a major upset by knocking out Mike Tyson in four rounds in July, expects to pull off another one when he faces heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko."
World,Israeli lawmakers held a stormy debate on Ariel Sharons Gaza withdrawal plan ahead of a critical vote today that could give the prime minister crucial support for pushing forward.
World,One police officer was shot dead as UN peacekeepers and Haitian riot police took over a holdout of militants loyal to ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Sci/Tech,"com October 25, 2004, 3:59 PM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment."
Sports,"The University of Florida on Monday fired its head football coach, Ron Zook, opening one of the nation's premier college jobs."
Business," Oil prices slipped further below  $55  a barrel on Tuesday, breathing easier after a Norwegian strike  threat receded but still anxious over the thin state of  pre winter heating oil supplies."
Sci/Tech,"The fastest Mac supercomputer has gotten faster, thanks to an Xserve makeover."
Sci/Tech,"Search marketing in the travel industry is brutally competitive, with intense jockeying between travel agencies, affiliates, wholesalers and travel products companies themselves vying for top positioning. What's the most effective approach to search marketing in this cutthroat environment?"
Business,"For anyone who misses the late  #39;90s, there #39;s an easy way to get a flashback fix. Check out Google #39;s stock. Shares of the Internet search engine Monday soared another \$14."
Business,"With the likelihood of bankruptcy growing stronger each day, Delta Air Lines Inc. officials may consider  quot;shopping out quot; to another bankruptcy court outside of Atlanta to get the most favorable conditions for restructuring their business."
Sci/Tech,"The first targeted flyby of Titan occurs on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 15:30 UTC (8:30 am Pacific time). Cassini #39;s closest approach to Saturn #39;s largest satellite is at an altitude of 1200 km (746 miles) above "
Sports,"Evanston, IL (Sports Network) - Northwestern head football coach Randy Walker was hospitalized with an undisclosed illness before a Monday press conference."
Sports,A Monday morning text message spelled out Justin Midgett #39;s second chance to make a first impression. The University of Florida reserve quarterback and Charlotte High School graduate received a message on his 
Sports,"The Bowl Championship Series standings -- college football #39;s week-to-week barometer of who #39;s in line to play for the national title, and who could end up with the remaining berths in major bowls -- offered another puzzle yesterday with the release of the "
World," Iranian scientists have developed technology to produce zirconium, a key metal used in the heart of a nuclear reactor to produce nuclear fuel, a top nuclear official said Monday."
World,"MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan - At first glance the election commissions map of Afghanistan appears to be a colour-coded layout of the countrys patchwork ethnic groups."
Business, Rupert Murdoch won shareholder  approval on Tuesday to move the corporate headquarters of his   $48 billion News Corp. Ltd. media empire to the United States  and sever its Australian roots.
Business,The  quot;bigger is better quot; mind-set dominating the steel industry reached new heights yesterday when billionaire baron Lakshmi Mittal said he #39;ll create the world #39;s largest 
Business,"ATA Airlines Inc. named its top financial executive to the new position of chief restructuring officer as the Indianapolis carrier appeared closer Monday to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, possibly as early as Tuesday."
Business,"Harmony, the listed gold miner, has not put a final figure on how much it will have to spend on its hostile bid for local rival Gold Fields."
Business,"Google Inc. #39;s Desktop Search software doesn #39;t come with a warning label, but perhaps it should. Google recently introduced an application that lets users search a hard drive for E-mail files "
Sports,"An angry and frustrated crowd in Southwest Washington last night denounced Mayor Anthony A. Williams #39;s proposal to build a baseball stadium in their community, saying they feared being displaced "
World,The Israeli parliament is set for a second tempestuous day of debate ahead of a vote on whether to withdraw from the Gaza Strip. Monday saw Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urge the Knesset to back the planned 
World, South Korea tightened security north of the capital Seoul Tuesday after finding signs that North Korean agents may have infiltrated the country.
World, Afghanistan's presidential vote count is expected to conclude but several procedural steps remain before any declaration of incumbent Hamid Karzai's landslide victory in the historic ballot.
Sports,A frustrated crowd in Southwest Washington denounces Mayor Anthony A. Williams's proposal to build a stadium in their community.
Business," Oil prices slipped further below  #36;55 a barrel on Tuesday, breathing easier after a Norwegian strike threat receded but still anxious over the thin state of pre winter heating oil supplies."
Business, Indian born billionaire Lakshmi Mittal has agreed to acquire the US #39;s International Steel Group for about  $4.5 billion (R27.
Business,"American Express Co. said on Monday its quarterly earnings rose 14 percent, matching analysts #39; expectations, due to strength in the economy that spurred record card "
Business,Cingular Wireless moved a step closer to its purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services after the US Justice Department gave the green light Monday for the \$41 billion deal to proceed.
Business,"Australia #39;s biggest supermarket group, Woolworths Ltd, has won a fierce Aust. \$1.33 billion (\$1 billion) battle for pubs chain ALH on Tuesday, beating out rival Coles Myer Ltd which has conceded defeat."
Sci/Tech,"Natalia Rudiak of Carrick could not figure out why her trusted laptop was acting sluggish and sometimes unresponsive. Then it crashed, and she was forced to find "
Sci/Tech,"Qualcomm announced it will demonstrate a host of innovative 3G CDMA wireless products and solutions for consumers and the enterprise at CTIA Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment 2004, Oct. 25-27 in booth 638 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco."
Sports,"In 2003, Pedro Martinez and Jeff Suppan were teammates. Just one year later, both are in the Fall Classic and pitching against each other."
Sports,"Manchester United showed why it has been the dominant club in the Premier League era, ending Arsenal #39;s 49-match unbeaten streak and closing within eight points of the league leader."
Sports,"com staff writers. Rick Hendrick, his family and the Hendrick Motorsports organization are in the process of mourning the loss of their loved ones and friends who were on board the small Beech "
Sports,"Chad got the best of Champ, turning the Cincinnati Bengals into an unexpected prime-time success. Chad Johnson left cornerback Champ Bailey face-down in his tracks on a 50-yard touchdown catch that got the "
Sports,"Below are some brief notes on this week #39;s Utah football game at San Diego State. For the complete release, please choose the PDF option."
Sports,It #39;s either good coaching or a very large tube of  quot;Stick-em. quot; How else to explain Tiki Barber touching the football 115 times this season without a single fumble?
World,"Conflicts and bombings still rampaged across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 16 people including an American soldier and an Estonian trooper."
World,"Taiwan #39;s markets and government offices closed yesterday as Typhoon Nock-Ten, the sixth typhoon to hit this year, whipped parts of the island with torrential rains and winds."
World,The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday thanked US Secretary of State Colin Powell for trying to persuade China to resume talks with Taiwan during his visit to Beijing.
World," French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier is to head to India for a two day trip aimed at reinforcing ties and examining its growing role in the world, his office said."
Sports, Chad Johnson and Rudi Johnson both scored long touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Denver Broncos 23 10 in the National Football League on Monday.
World,Cuba announces a ban on commercial transactions in dollars in response to tighter US sanctions.
Business,"Retailers gearing up for their annual sales push are being forced to wait - thanks to a backup of cargo ships, railroads and truck lines."
Sci/Tech,"\\Engadget  has a great post  from Wendy about the induce act:\\""1) INDUCE looks like a clear contradiction to the 'Betamax' decision. If INDUCE\   is passed, does that setup a rollback of 'Betamax'?""\\""While we're safe from INDUCE for this term, we'll likely see this zombie again\and again, so it's important for technologists, technology fans, and everyone\else to let their congresspeople know how harmful it would be.  The Betamax\case (Sony v. Universal) said that Sony wasn't liable for the possible\infringing uses of the Betamax VCR - more generally, makers of technology\""capable of substantial non-infringing use"" are not liable for their users'\infringement.  INDUCE would replace that clea ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\The other day I was thinking about all the edge-cases within Linux and how there\are hundreds of little commands and tricks.  I these know now but only after\using UNIX for more than 15 years now (has it been that long!).  I wish I would\have known all these tricks when I was just getting started.\\This is similar to Danny O'Briens Life Hacks  but since so many of us spend\our life tied to our shell these are essentially ""Shell Hacks"".\"
Business,Tucked into that \$136 billion in corporate tax breaks President Bush just signed was the point of the bill: Lifting a \$5 billion annual export subsidy the World Trade Organization had ruled illegal.
Business,The Electronic Data Systems Corporation announced yesterday that its quarterly financial report would be delayed because of a dispute with its auditors over the company #39;s troubled computer services contract with the United States Navy.
Sci/Tech,"The European Commission is expected to approve Oracle #39;s \$7.7 billion acquisition of PeopleSoft on Tuesday, with no conditions attached, a person close to the case said Monday."
Sports,"A Hendrick Motorsports plane carrying family and friends of one of NASCAR #39;s top syndicates missed its first landing attempt at Blue Ridge Airport before it veered off course and smashed into Bull Mountain, a federal investigator said."
Sports,"Paying those hometown dues, Devil center Scott Gomez is passing on a chance to make up the money he #39;s losing from Gary Bettman #39;s lockout."
Sports,"After the fourth question yesterday regarding backup running back Ron Dayne, Giants coach Tom Coughlin felt he had answered enough."
Sci/Tech," Mobile computing pioneer Andrew Seybold says PDA users ""will pay the freight"" to keep Wi Fi networks in business. He also weighs in on other wireless trends at the CTIA Wireless show in San Francisco."
World,The European Parliament is set to hold a debate as it prepares to decide the fate of the incoming commission.
World," More than 100,000 exhausted  survivors of Japan's deadliest earthquake in a decade huddled  in makeshift shelters for a third day on Tuesday as rain  threatened to trigger more landslides and hamper rescue  efforts."
Sci/Tech,"The European Commission is expected to approve Oracle's \$7.7 billion acquisition of PeopleSoft on Tuesday, with no conditions attached, a person close to the case said."
Sci/Tech,"In many vehicles nowadays, you can check your e-mail, view Web sites, even watch television, from the comfort of your driver's seat."
Business," The recent series of typhoons and tremors to have hit Japan are likely to hurt the world's second largest economy just as it is showing signs of vulnerability, analysts say."
Business,  Marsh  amp; McLennan CEO Jeffrey Greenberg resigned Monday and was replaced with Michael Cherkasky as the insurance broker tries to work towards a settlement with New York officials.
Business,"Woolworths Ltd. won aA\$1.3 billion (\$997 million) takeover battle against Coles Myer Ltd. for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group, cementing its position as the nation #39;s biggest liquor retailer."
Business,"The \$41 billion cash purchase of Redmond-based AT amp;T Wireless by Cingular, likely to close this week, means long-term good news for customers, a decidedly mixed picture for shareholders and employees, and big payout to top AT amp;T Wireless executives."
Business,Classmates Online founder Randy Conrads was feeling good yesterday after the company he started nine years ago in the basement of his Kent home was sold for \$100 million in cash to United Online Inc.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. plans a Dec. 1 release for the latest version of its server software that aims to give companies more secure instant messaging and other corporate communications tools.
Business," Smuggling of goods ranging from oil to frozen food is costing China's treasury billions of dollars each year, threatening the national economy and possibly even communist rule despite a marathon crackdown, officials said Tuesday."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox look as if they are going to win this World Series.  quot;What are you Thom, some kind of moron? Don #39;t you remember 1986 when the Red Sox were up 2-0 against the New York Mets?"
Sports,"Most of the citizens of Gator Nation hungrily devoured the juicy piece of news yesterday morning: The University of Florida fired its beleaguered football coach, Ron Zook."
Sports,Nagpur: India suffered a double blow even before the first ball was bowled in the crucial third cricket Test against Australia on Tuesday when captain Sourav Ganguly and off spinner Harbhajan Singh were ruled out of the match.
Sports,"Anchorage, AK (Sports Network) - New Jersey Devils center Scott Gomez has signed with an East Coast Hockey League team in his hometown of Anchorage."
Sports,"The Giants didn #39;t lose to the Detroit Lions because LB Barrett Green did not play. In fact, Sunday #39;s starter, Nick Greisen, helped keep the game close with his stellar play."
Sports,"As Bill Parcells would say,  quot;Don #39;t put him in Canton just yet, fellas. quot;. As in Canton, Ohio, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame."
Sports,"A confident Willie Randolph emerged from a break in his interview with the Mets yesterday to talk to reporters on a conference call set up by the team, and sounded every bit the leading candidate that he is."
World,programmes as Seoul stepped up security along its border with North Korea due to a suspected infiltration. pressure to give more concessions to entice the reclusive state back to nuclear arms talks.
Business,"While Wilbur Ross celebrates his new honeymoon, he #39;s also toasting his latest deal - an \$80 million bet that reaped a \$4.5 billion payoff in just two years."
Business,The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement yesterday allowing Cingular Wireless to buy AT amp;T Wireless and create the nation #39;s largest cell phone company.
Business,  Walt Disney Co. said its board chose executive search firm Heidrick  amp; Struggles to help it find a new chief executive officer when Disney CEO Michael Eisner steps down.
Business,"Robert Polet, chief executive of the Gucci Group, named company veteran Mark Lee to the post of president and managing director of the Gucci division, moving quickly to "
Business,"As a single parent with one income, Barbara George said she routinely relies on the float when she writes a check. If Im writing a check for my kids lunch money or while on vacation "
Sci/Tech,"The Santa Clara, Calif. semiconductor giant yesterday said it was investing an undisclosed amount in Clearwire, the Kirkland wireless Internet startup that McCaw introduced earlier this year."
Sci/Tech," In many ways, Brambleton looks like any of the new housing developments that have popped up near Dulles Airport in the past several years. Except coursing under its crisp green lawns and treeless streets is a fiber optic network that supplies some 600 homes with Internet access at speeds once reserved for the largest corporations."
Sports,"With their eyes set squarely on the prize, there was no indication from the Red Sox yesterday that they were leading the 100th World Series, 2-0, needing only "
World,The Pentagon said yesterday that 380 tons of missing explosives from an Iraqi munitions facility may have been moved before US troops overran the area during the invasion to overthrow Saddam Hussein.
World,"A strong aftershock measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted north Japan #39;s Niigata Prefecture Monday morning, leading the death toll from the three major quakes that hit the prefecture Saturday to reach 24, with more than 2,000 injured."
World,"THE group led by Iraq #39;s most wanted terrorist, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, says it was behind the convoy bombing in Baghdad yesterday that injured three Australian soldiers."
World, The U.S. military said Tuesday that an aide to Jordanian militant Abu Musab al Zarqawi was killed in an airstrike in the militant stronghold of Fallujah.
World,"Darfur in the eight months after the ceasefire was higher than in the previous 15 months.  quot;The state cannot allow this to happen ... even though we are totally committed to the ceasefire, quot; Haroun told reporters in Khartoum on."
World,South Korea is on a high security alert after two holes are found in the wire along its border with the North.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft will swoop near Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan today, revealing features on the surface in the best detail yet."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo said yesterday it struck a deal with Adobe Systems to distribute the Yahoo Search toolbar with Adobe software. The pact calls for Adobe Reader, the free software used to read PDF files, to include a Yahoo search box."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft revised its Sender ID e-mail authentication technology to address concerns raised by AOL. Microsoft said yesterday it submitted the new Sender ID specification to the Internet Engineering Task Force, the Internet #39;s standards body."
Sports,"Nagpur: One-Test down, two to go, a batting line-up thats out-of-form, a famous but as-yet-untested recovering elbow, a fully recharged Australian team and a nice, hard, green wicket."
Sports,"Players in the NCAA #39;s top-tier Division IA are more likely than ever to leave school with degrees, according to the latest survey of graduation rates compiled by the federal government and released Monday by the NCAA."
World," SYDNEY -- Six men have been convicted on charges ranging from rape to indecent assault following trials that exposed a culture of sexual abuse on their small Pacific island, home to descendants of the 18th-century mutineers from the British ship HMS Bounty."
Business,"When bankrupt cable operator Adelphia Communications begins eyeing bids for some or all of its cable systems, one heavyweight contender is likely to be a joint offer from Comcast Corp."
Business,HCC Insurance Holdings said Monday that its subsidiaries that have market service agreements have voluntarily suspended payments under the agreements.
Sci/Tech,"This will simplify the process of discovery, trial and purchase of mobile applications, content and services for the consumer. HELSINKI: The world #39;s largest mobile phone maker Nokia, has launched an initiative "
Sci/Tech," Hoping to accelerate the deployment of a new wireless technology, Intel announced Monday it #39;s invested in a venture started by billionaire Craig McCaw to deliver high speed Internet service over the airwaves."
World, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon opened a stormy debate in parliament Monday with a passionate appeal to lawmakers to support his Gaza withdrawal plan  #151; which has divided the country and weakened his government  #151; as the only way to secure Israel's future.
World, A U.N. human rights expert criticized the U.S. led coalition forces in Afghanistan for violating international law by allegedly beating Afghans to death and forcing some to remove their clothes or wear hoods.
World,"Iraqi officials opened an investigation Monday into the role played by infiltrators in the ambush on Sunday that left 49 Iraqi National Guard trainees dead, in the face "
Sci/Tech,Entering a market where there are already several well established players Nokias Preminet open service model solution is being heralded as the next generation of content delivery systems for wireless devices.
Business," The dollar tumbled to fresh eight month  lows against the euro on Tuesday, down for a 10th straight day  as traders sold more of the currency on worries about the U.S.  economy and the gaping trade deficit."
World," Moving to wean its communist economic system from the U.S. currency, Cuba said that dollars will no longer be accepted at island businesses and stores in a dramatic change in how commercial transactions have been done here in more than a decade."
Business,Shareholders of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation agree the tycoon's plan to move the company's headquarters from Australia to the United States.
World,"German, French and Turkish leaders meet, with Ankara's EU bid expected to be high on the agenda."
Business," BP Plc, the world's second largest oil  company, reported bumper third quarter earnings on Tuesday on  the back of high oil prices."
Business,"High oil prices, combined with surging demand for oil products such as petrol, land BP another jump in profits."
World," Democratic candidate John Kerry charged President George W. Bush with  quot;incredible incompetence quot; over the disappearance of powerful explosives in Iraq, while Bush accused his rival of offering a  quot;strategy of pessimism and retreat quot; in Iraq."
World,India claim three quick wickets as Australia reach 103-3 at lunch on day one of the third Test.
Business,"The European Union has decided that it will lift, at least temporarily, the sanctions it has imposed on US goods, now that Congress enacted sweeping changes in corporate tax law earlier this month, an EU official said yesterday."
Business,"News Corporation shareholders have approved the company #39;s decision to move its headquarters from Australia to United States. At a extraordinary meeting in Adelaide, more than 90 of shareholders voted to support "
Business,"Global commerce is expected to grow 8.5 percent by the end of this year, helped by economic expansion that could overcome record oil prices, the World Trade Organization said Monday."
Business,"Bankrupt cable operator Adelphia Communications Corp (ADELQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) will allow cable companies Time Warner Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Nokias Preminet solution, launched this week at the CTIA Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment event in San Francisco, sources Java and Symbian OS software from leading developers and content aggregators around the globe to give network operators a master "
Sports,"Accusations of vicious fouls, cheating, refereeing mistakes and a disputed penalty kick followed the latest confrontation between two of the giants of English soccer -- a 2-0 victory by Manchester United that ended Arsenal #39;s record unbeaten streak of 49 "
Sports,"Caron Butler scored 18 points in the first quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers won their third straight preseason game, 117-91 over the Seattle SuperSonics on Monday night."
Sports," Former Michigan guard Jamal Crawford seems to be fitting right in with the New York Knicks. Crawford has led the Knicks in scoring four times during the exhibition season, including a 22 point "
World,"As the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog agency confirmed Monday that about 380 tons of explosives are missing from an Iraqi military complex, the issue quickly moved into the presidential campaign."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be allowed to leave his West Bank headquarters for medical treatment, an Israeli official said Monday."
Business,"Venture capital investments in Arizona companies dropped slightly during the third quarter, but the state is still on pace to bounce back from last year #39;s record-low levels, according to the latest MoneyTree Survey."
Business,INDIANAPOLIS An attorney says the parent company of the nation #39;s tenth-largest airline is expected to file for bankruptcy today.
Sci/Tech,"International mobile-phone vendors Motorola, Nokia and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications totaled 48 of the Taiwan handset market in September, holding the top three positions, according to statistics compiled by Taiwan mobile-phone distributors."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s campus in Boulder has begun issuing a monthly report on threats to computer networks that has similarities to Uncle Sam #39;s system for warning citizens about the danger of terrorist attacks.
Sports,"After a string of lackluster play on the field and controversial incidents off of it, University of Florida football coach Ron Zook was fired Monday, two days after an upset "
Sports,"Zaheer Khan struck the first blow, removing Australia opener Matthew Hayden India in the third Test test in Nagpur. Hayden and Justin Langer put up a strong partnership, taking the score to 67 when a superb "
World, South Korea went on high alert over possible infiltration by North Korean agents Tuesday after border guards found a hole cut in a fence. The alert came as Secretary of State Colin Powell urged the North to return to nuclear talks if it wants international assistance.
World," Interest groups that can urge the public to vote for or against candidates have spent at least  #36;25 million on the presidential race since Labor Day, with John Kerry's supporters outspending Bush's by more than 4 to 1."
Business, Rupert Murdoch won shareholder  approval on Tuesday to move the corporate headquarters of his   $48 billion News Corp. Ltd. media empire to the United States  and finally sever its Australian roots.
Business,"Venture capitalists curtailed their investments in the third quarter, suggesting the financiers who bankrolled the dot-com boom are taking a more sober approach to the revived interest in high-tech startups."
Business,"British American Tobacco Plc, the world #39;s second-largest cigarette maker, said third-quarter profit gained 60 percent as the acquisition of Italy #39;s largest tobacco company added to revenue."
Business,A unit of American Express Co. agreed Monday to provide Delta Air Lines Inc. with up to \$600 million in financing - if the cash-strapped airline persuades its 
Sci/Tech,Planetary scientists expect to be  quot;pleasantly bewildered quot; tonight when the first close-up pictures of Saturn #39;s haze-shrouded moon Titan are beamed back to Earth from NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft.
Sports,"India #39;s Zaheer Khan removed openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer, pegging Australia back to 103 for three at lunch on the first day of the third test on Tuesday."
Sports,Lee Hendrie has insisted it is  quot;vital quot; for Aston Villa that David O #39;Leary remains as manager on a long-term basis. And the free-scoring midfielder admitted he would have quit the club 18 months ago if O #39;Leary had not replaced Graham Taylor at the helm.
Sports,"The University of Colorado has logged its lowest graduation rate for student athletes in five years, according to a report released Monday by the NCAA."
Sports,"If D. Wayne Lukas, Bob Baffert, Bobby Frankel, Jerry Bailey and Pat Day are at the same track on the same day, it must be the Breeders #39; Cup."
World,"The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, is preparing to vote tonight on a controversial plan to withdraw Jewish settlers from the Gaza strip."
World,South Korea has put frontline troops on high alert after finding two holes cut in the wire along its heavily fortified buffer zone with North Korea.
World,Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said on Monday that China had agreed to discuss the American request for a new dialogue over the detention of Chinese citizens 
Business,The chief executive of US insurance giant Marsh and McLellan Jeffrey Greenberg last night resigned as the firm promised reforms after being accused of rigging bids.
Business,"The European Union agreed Monday to lift penalties that have cost American exporters \$300 million, following the repeal of a US corporate tax break deemed illegal under global trade rules."
World,"The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, is set to begin debate on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s controversial plan to withdraw Jewish settlements from all of Gaza and parts of the West Bank."
Sports,Australia faltered in the last 30 minutes of the first session of the third Test against India at Nagpur and the hosts took full advantage to emerge with their necks out in front.
Sports,"Juan Pablo Montoya could become an  #39;even better #39; Formula One racer at the wheel of a McLaren, Woking CEO Ron Dennis said prior to returning to Europe."
Sports,Rudi Johnson rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown as the Cincinnati Bengals ended a three-game losing streak with a 23-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in their first Monday night game since 1989.
Sports,Boston police will almost certainly face a brutality lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in damages in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Victoria Snelgrove 
World,"South Korea and the United States agreed to push for an early resumption of negotiations to end the North Korean nuclear crisis as soon as the US presidential election comes to a close, top diplomats of the two nations said Tuesday."
World,"Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Monday called for a national debate on ways to resolve the Kashmir dispute, with options to include independence or joint control of the region, Dawn reported Tuesday."
World,"Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose Likud party is trying to rebuild the coalition government, said any political party seeking to join will have to agree to his economic plans and the 2005 budget."
Business," BP Plc, the world's second largest oil  company, beat analysts' expectations to report bumper third  quarter earnings on Tuesday on the back of high oil prices and  strong refining and chemicals margins."
Business," Oil prices slipped toward  $54 a  barrel on Tuesday, breathing easier after a Norwegian strike  threat receded but still anxious over the thin state of global  pre winter heating oil supplies."
Business,"The Justice Department approved Cingular Wireless #39; \$41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless yesterday, clearing one of the last hurdles in a deal to create the country #39;s largest wireless-phone company."
Business,"The state #39;s housing market continued to hit record levels last month as a dip in mortgage rates and improved inventories spurred many buyers to action, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors."
Business,"Classmates Online, the Renton company that built a business around uniting high-school alumni, is being acquired by Internet service provider United Online for \$100 million in cash."
Business,"While keeping the interest rates unchanged, RBI has reduced the GDP forecast for financial year 2005 from 6.5 per cent to 7 per cent."
Business,"Starting Thursday, if you write a check, the money had better be in the account to back it up. The cash could be coming out quicker."
World,"President Thabo Mbeki took his peace mission to Ivory Coast #39;s rebel-held stronghold of Bouake today, where he was greeted by hundreds of people demanding Laurent Gbagbo, the president, quit."
World, Eight newcomers have been named in an All Blacks squad of 32 for their rugby tour of the northern hemisphere next month.
Sci/Tech,"On the day Craig McCaw #39;s old company, AT amp;T Wireless, came one step closer to being absorbed by Cingular Wireless, the cellphone pioneer announced that his latest venture, Clearwire, has formed a high-profile partnership with Intel."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are taking extra care to ensure the landing of Cassinis Huygens probe on a moon in January. Scientists studying Saturn with the Cassini spacecraft have tweaked their planned route, an effort "
Sports,"As the close-knit NASCAR community mourns the loss of team owner Rick Hendrick #39;s son, brother, twin nieces and six others in a plane crash Sunday, perhaps no one outside of the immediate family grieves more deeply than Darrell Waltrip."
Sports," ST. LOUIS  #x2014; Tonight is the first World Series start in Pedro Martinez' illustrious career. Not to spoil the party, but will he finally pitch like a three time Cy Young Award winner this postseason?"
Sports,Cincinnati - Quentin Griffin was supposed to salvage his season as a kick returner after losing his starting tailback job. Griffin #39;s season likely has ended on a kick return.
World,North Korea on Tuesday accused the administration of US President George W. Bush of using a dispute over its nuclear weapons program to gain votes in next week #39;s presidential election.
World,"About 200 colleagues of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan, who went missing a week ago today, gathered at a rally in Baghdad to demand her release."
World," Some demographics and details of voter worries about the upcoming presidential election. The poll was taken Oct. 22 24 of 1,000 adults and 856 registered voters and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points for the whole sample, slightly larger for subgroups:"
World,"An aide to Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has been killed in an air strike in Iraq, the US military says."
Sci/Tech,A NASA climate expert planned to say in a lecture on Tuesday night that a Bush administration official told him not to discuss the consequences of global warming.
Sci/Tech,"Given the prevalence of emotional difficulties on campus, it pays to find out, before choosing a college, what mental health services are available."
Sci/Tech,"Property owners at Cape San Blas, Fla., have run into an insurance Catch-22."
Sci/Tech,"A Red Sox fan blames ""quantum baseball"" on his team's misfortunes."
World,Sir Mark Thatcher's lawyers are to argue for his right to silence over a call to answer questions on his role in an alleged coup plot.
World,"\An Islamic leader in southern Thailand says authorities ""overreacted"" to a protest, after six people are killed."
World," A Hong Kong rights group has boycotted a meeting with a visiting British official, accusing London of failing to speak up in support of pro democracy politicians in the territory."
Business,"The local real estate market is showing signs of slowing down. There are more homes on the market in Greater Boston than at any time during the last five years, some properties -- especially the more expensive ones -- are taking longer to sell, and price reductions are becoming increasingly common. Meanwhile, sales of single-family homes across the state fell ..."
Business,"Horace Small knows it's a bad idea to write checks without enough money in the bank to cover them. But with property taxes and car insurance making huge dents in his income, the neighborhood organizer occasionally relies on the  quot;float quot; -- the two or three days it takes for checks to clear -- to juggle all of his payments."
Business,"Among the 20 stock analysts who follow the fortunes of Google Inc., only one lonely researcher suggests selling the shares. I would join him."
Business,"  Steel tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal yesterday said he would pay  $4.5 billion in cash and stock for US steelmaker International Steel Group Inc., which had been cobbled together by onetime investment banker Wilbur L. Ross Jr. from mills whose parents landed in bankruptcy court."
Business,"  Lauren, 11, saunters nonchalantly past a Discovery Channel store and a Gymboree clothing store at the mall. Then suddenly, the girl's eyes light up and she pulls her mother into an Apple Computer Inc. retail shop."
Business,"Allmerica Financial Corp.'s third-quarter earnings rose 55 percent, and the property and casualty operations reported ''solid quot; pretax segment earnings for the period despite being hurt by catastrophe losses primarily related to hurricanes in the Southeast. The Worcester insurance and financial services holding company said earnings were \$17.7 million, or 33 cents a share, for the quarter, up from net income ..."
Business,"  In a pairing of robotics and tractor companies, iRobot and John Deere disclosed plans yesterday to build a 9 foot long semi autonomous battlefield vehicle."
Business,"It's not enough to pay a fine for breaking securities laws in Massachusetts. State officials want a public admission of guilt, too."
Business,"  Citigroup Inc. said yesterday it will close its trust banking unit in Japan within a year, after Japanese authorities ordered the US financial services giant to suspend its private banking business there."
Business,"  Interest rates on short term Treasury securities rose in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $21 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 1.86 percent, up from 1.77 percent last week."
Business,"What is Check 21? Check 21 is the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, which takes effect Thursday. It allows banks to replace paper checks with an electronic copy called a ''substitute check. quot;"
World,"  Iraqi officials reported that thieves looted 377 tons of powerful explosives from an unguarded site after the US led invasion last year, the top UN nuclear official said yesterday. And a former weapons inspector said he had counted about 100 other unguarded weapons sites that may have been stripped of munitions for use in the wave of attacks against ..."
World,  Cuba announced yesterday that US dollars will no longer be accepted at stores or other businesses on the communist island starting next month in a move that will radically change the way business has been done there over the past decade. The measure called for all such transactions to be done in a local currency known as convertible ...
World,"Overall Israel will withdraw from the Gaza Strip and parts of the northern West Bank in 2005, without coordination with the Palestinians. Israel contends the current Palestinian leadership is not a partner for peace talks. Twenty-one settlements in Gaza and four in the West Bank will be removed by September 2005, followed by a pullout of Israeli troops."
World,  North Korea said yesterday that prospects for talks on its nuclear weapons program are getting dimmer every day and it condemned US led naval exercises in Japanese waters as an ''ultimate war action. quot;
World,BOGOTA -- Queen Noor of Jordan is urging Muslim moderates to speak out against the ''ranting quot; of extremists who use Islam to justify beheadings and suicide bombings against the United States and Westerners.
World,Six Egyptian students captured sneaking into Israel have been exchanged for an Israeli businessman convicted in Egypt as an Israeli spy.
Business,"The head of Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc., the nation #39;s largest insurance broker, resigned Monday, clearing the way for the settlement of bid-rigging charges brought by New York #39;s attorney general."
Business,"Venture capital investing, a key barometer of the entreprenerial economy, unexpectedly tumbled 26 percent to 4.3 billion nationally in the third quarter, from "
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday it has obtained up to \$600 million in new financing as the struggling carrier seeks to avoid bankruptcy.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has revised its anti-spam specification Sender ID following the spec #39;s near-death in the technical community. The software giant said Monday that it has rewritten Sender ID -- a specification for 
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla will today launch the nearly-final version of Firefox, its open source web browser, ahead of the 1.0 product launch on 9 November."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corporation yesterday introduced the Intel Pentium M processor 765, expanding its mobile processor offerings and enabling a broader range of Intel Centrino mobile technology-based notebooks for corporate and home users."
Sports,India overcame the loss of captain Sourav Ganguly and offspinner Harbhajan Singh to take the early honours on day one of the third Test at the VCA Ground as Australia wasted another solid partnership from Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden.
Sports,"The Sixers coach knows Allen Iverson will log 40-plus minutes at point guard this season, but in his mind, he #39;s got plenty of players who can ably play the shooting guard or small forward positions."
Sports,"Michigan, Michigan State and Western Michigan have the highest graduation rates for athletes among the state #39;s seven NCAA Division I schools, an NCAA report showed Monday."
Sports," With a face that showed no signs of subterfuge, Sonics coach Nate McMillan announced that his star, Ray Allen, the other half of what was to be a scintillating showdown against Kobe Bryant, would not play in last night #39;s game."
World,"Iraq has a population of about 20 million. According to Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, most are living in relative peace and safety."
World,"Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said the Government will ban Jemaah Islamiah (JI), which is believed to have links with international terrorist network Al Qaeda, if it is proven to exist."
Sports,Pedro wasn't talking. The inference is that he would have his arm do all the talking necessary tonight.
Sports,"Revolution striker Taylor Twellman was among the closet Cardinal fans at Fenway Park Sunday night. Twellman and his wife were in the standing room section, but if Twellman had chosen differently as a teenager, he might have been on the playing field instead of in the stands."
Sports,"Here comes the tricky part. By stunning the Cardinals in the first two games of the World Series, the Red Sox showed the rest of the baseball world what American Leaguers already knew: They are one mighty tough team at Fenway Park."
Sports,"They don't believe in the designated hitter over here in the National League, which is why Kevin Millar will be the designated sitter for tonight's Game 3 of the World Series."
Sports,"Red Sox chairman Tom Werner did not need an introduction to Theo Epstein.  quot;I knew Theo when he was in San Diego, quot; Werner said while sitting in a conference room in Fenway Park as fans filed in for the second game of the World Series."
Sports,"In some ways, he is the 26th man. Nomar Garciaparra played such an integral role in helping the Red Sox become a championship-caliber franchise that his former teammates have not forgotten him even as they approach the threshold of a dream."
Sports,"  Even a cookie cutter stadium    which is the pejorative term that came to describe the multipurpose bowls that seemed to spring up simultaneously in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Queens, Philadelphia, and St. Louis in the late 1960s and early '70s    can have their quirks."
Sports,"The signs of encouragement were everywhere yesterday, on a summer-like afternoon softened by blue skies and sunshine.  quot;Go Cards quot; messages were hung from buildings large and small, including banks and other businesses. The disappointments of the weekend in Boston were fading fast for St. Louis and the Cardinals."
Sports,"  In the best of all worlds for the Red Sox, they would be World Series champions by Saturday, the next time Curt Schilling is scheduled to pitch. Schilling could kick back, savor the victory parade and the avalanche of accolades, and prepare to undergo surgery to repair the dislocated tendon in his right ankle."
Sports,"World Series analyst Tim McCarver noted last week that his boss, Fox sports chairman David Hill, had made the point that baseball isn't a slow game, it's a fast game in terms of constant strategy and decision-making."
Sports,"Chad got the best of Champ last night, turning the Cincinnati Bengals into an unexpected prime-time success."
Sports,"  The most intense action last night occurred in the corridor between the locker rooms when a fight erupted between the teams after the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Celtics, 95 88, in an exhibition game at Value City Arena."
Sports,"Florida coach Ron Zook was fired yesterday after two-plus years and a stack of embarrassments on and off the field, satisfying a growing groundswell for his ouster that began the day he replaced Steve Spurrier . Zook will finish out the season while athletic director Jeremy Foley and school president Bernie Machen search for another coach."
Sports,"Hockey East is in its last season as a six-team league, with Boston University scheduled to field its first varsity team next season and Vermont moving over from the ECAC. The league also gets its first automatic bid to the newly expanded eight-team NCAA Tournament."
Sports,It was early September when Northeastern women's hockey coach Laura Schuler climbed the steep staircase in Matthews Arena to her new office for the first time.
Sports,"THE GIRLS Following are the leading scorers in EMass. Information is supplied by league representatives. PLAYER G A Pts 1. J. Vickers, Norwell 32 14 46 2. J. Leaverton, Feehan 26 13 39 3. B. Hogan, Bp. Feehan 26 12 38 3. J. Powers, Andover 24 14 38 5. M. Sheehan, Belmont 21 16 37 5. S. Leonard, Rockland 20 ..."
Sports,Hopkinton senior Jon Curran shot an even-par 71 to win the MIAA Division 2 state golf individual title yesterday and propel the Hillers to their second straight state championship.
Sports,"If there's something positive that can be taken from a golfer's disappointment, it's that it might inspire motivation for future success -- especially if one knows the course well enough."
Sports,Following is the Globe Top 20 in EMass for girls' soccer. No. Team Record Last 1. Belmont 14-0-1 1 2. Oliver Ames 13-1-0 2 3. Lynnfield 15-0-0 3 4. Norwell 15-0-0 5 5. Andover 14-1-0 4 6. Bishop Feehan 11-1-1 6 7. Old Rochester 14-1-1 7 8. Marshfield 10-1-4 9 9. Wellesley 9-0-5 8 10. Weymouth 12-1-2 10 11. Rockland ...
Sports,"It's all about sticking to the basics with Elmer Santos. The offensive sparkplug (19 points) has led East Boston to an 6-0-0 record in the Boston City League. A senior center midfielder, Santos leaves us some food for thought in this week's Q  amp; A."
Sports,Following is the Globe Top 20 in EMass for boys' soccer. No. Team Record Last 1. Stoneham 14-0-1 1 2. Framingham 10-0-5 2 3. Hingham 15-0-2 6 4. Weymouth 10-1-4 4 5. Medford 10-3-2 13 6. Woburn 10-2-2 10 7. Newton North 10-4-2 5 8. Everett 10-3-2 2 9. Lincoln-Sudbury 12-1-2 7 10. Dartmouth 14-1-0 9 11. BC High 7-1-6 ...
Business,Remnants of Bethlehem Steel will live on under foreign ownership in a \$4.5 billion deal announced Monday. A privately owned Dutch steelmaker led by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is acquiring International Steel 
Business,"British American Tobacco, the world #39;s second-biggest cigarette maker, has posted a 20 percent rise in nine-month profits, saying its wide brand portfolio and geographic spread have helped offset the strength of the pound."
Business,"Cable  amp; Wireless has agreed to sell its Japanese unit to Softbank for 72.4 million pounds. The deal, under which the Japanese Internet communications company will assume debt worth 9.5 million "
Business,"  While North Americans wince as they fill up their vehicles with fuel, market forces are smiling on the Saudi Arabias and Exxon Mobils of the world."
Sports,St. Louis right-hander Jeff Suppan came up through the ranks with Boston and returned there as an established veteran last year in a midseason trade.
Sports,"Sunday #39;s game added further heat to this simmering rivalry: Arsenal, the defending champion and rising power vs. United, the team of the  #39;90s trying to reclaim its dominance; Wenger, the urbane Frenchman vs."
Sports,"You don #39;t lose to the Bengals. It simply isn #39;t done. Not on Monday night, not on Sunday afternoon, not on Oct. 25, not on the 12th of Never."
Sports,The European contingent for the Breeders #39; Cup flew into Texas last night to be greeted by increasingly stormy weather and a warning that things could be extremely tough 
Business,US shares closed just a tad lower last night as the amrket held its breath ahead of the US election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 7.82 points adrift (0.
Business,Two studies released this week confirm that venture capital funding is lagging in Colorado in comparison with other parts of the nation.
Business,Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday as investors grew cautious ahead of the US presidential election. The US dollar edged higher against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,"Today the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini-Huygens spacecraft makes a fly-by of Saturn #39;s largest moon Titan - the closest ever performed. At the time of the closest approach, which is scheduled for 18:44 CEST, the spacecraft "
Sci/Tech,Cellular communications hardware maker Sony Ericsson on Monday announced a new quad-band PC card compatible with both Windows and Mac-based laptop computers that enables them to communicate with EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) cellular data 
Sports," The New York Giants were the worst team in the NFL last season inside their opponent's 20, and things have gotten worse  #151; at least statistically  #151; under new coach Tom Coughlin."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been given a  #39;please explain #39; by the Football Association following his scathing post-match attack on referee Mike Riley after his side #39;s loss to Manchester United.
Sports,"As he left Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Miss., on Saturday, Florida Gators fan Pete D #39;Alessandro and his friends knew Ron Zook #39;s days were numbered."
Sports,"San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Caron Butler scored 18 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-91 preseason victory over the Seattle SuperSonics."
World,US officials suggested yesterday that nearly 380 tons of conventional high explosives that disappeared from an Iraqi weapons facility near Baghdad were 
World,The US military said Tuesday that an aide to Jordanian activists Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed in an airstrike in Fallujah.  quot;The 3 am strike hit a known safehouse being used by al-Zarqawi #39;s terrorist network 
Business,"Tobacco companies are spending more than ever to market cigarettes, but sales still are falling, according to a study released Friday."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON Sony essentially created the market for portable music devices with its Walkman, but it missed a beat in the digital music revolution as Apple #39;s iPod grabbed the spotlight."
Sci/Tech,"For the time being, Hewlett-Packard will keep the crown as the world #39;s biggest spender on semiconductors, according to a report released on Monday."
Sports,"British soccer club Manchester United won #39;t endorse Malcolm Glazer #39;s proposed buyout offer and temporarily suspended talks with the 76-year-old tycoon, the team said Monday."
Sports,The Carolina Panthers lost any hope of DeShaun Foster playing again this season when it was determined yesterday the running back needs surgery on his broken collarbone.
World,"Four coalition and Iraqi military convoys and a pro-vincial government office were bombed yesterday, kil-ling at least eight people, including an American soldier and an Estonian trooper in the Baghdad area."
Business," BP Plc, the world's second largest oil  company, reported bumper third quarter profits on Tuesday on  the back of high oil prices and stronger than expected refining  and chemicals margins."
Business,"India #39;s central bank unexpectedly raised a key interest rate for the first time in four years, saying record oil prices and rising corporate demand for credit threaten to fuel inflation."
Business,British American Tobacco posted a 20 rise in profits today and said a business-transforming deal in the United States had shown early promise.
Business,Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday as investors grew cautious ahead of the US presidential election. The US dollar edged higher against the Japanese yen.
Sports,"Heading into the World Series, I didn #39;t think St. Louis #39; pitching would be able to stop the Red Sox #39; offense. Through the first two games, the advantage goes to the Red Sox."
Sports,India claimed three quick wickets to seize the initiative on day one of the Third Test against Australia in Nagpur. The home side toiled early on as Australia openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer put on 
World,"The Israeli parliament is set for a historic vote on whether to withdraw from Gaza Strip after 37 years of occupation. The proposal of the withdrawal was made Monday in the Israeli Parliament by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, causing heated debates."
World,"President Jacques Chirac and Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will discuss Turkey #39;s EU membership bid on Tuesday as strong advocates of entry talks, but analysts say questions remain on their stance due to domestic opposition."
World,Man Utd's Ruud van Nistelrooy says he is not guilty after being hit with an FA charge over a tackle on Ashley Cole.
World,Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf has arrived in Britain for talks with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. General Musharraf was given a red carpet welcome after landing on a flight from Washington where he held talks with US President George Bush.
World,"Wildlife experts believe the pine marten, once declared extinct in England, is on the comeback trail."
World,"AT LEAST 21 people were killed in the latest in a renewed spree of attacks to hit Iraq, as a top UN official issued a stark warning that elections could not be held in the current climate of violence."
Sports,"College field hockey: MIT at Wellesley, 3 p.m.; Salem St. at Lasell, 3 p.m.; University of New England at Bridgewater St., 3 p.m.; Wesleyan at Tufts, 3:30 p.m.; Western New England at Babson, 7 p.m.; Clark at Wheaton, 7 p.m."
Sports,"British heavyweight Danny Williams , who knocked out Mike Tyson in the fourth round July 30, will meet Vitali Klitschko Dec. 11 at the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino in Las Vegas for the World Boxing Council version of the heavyweight title . . . Willie Randolph interviewed for the Mets' managerial job, and stressed that his many years with the Yankees ..."
World,Syrians say they have begun a serious effort to tighten security and prevent rebels from crossing their 400-mile border with Iraq.
Business,"ADELAIDE, Australia : News Corp. shareholders have backed Rupert Murdoch #39;s plan to move his media empire to the United States from the sleepy Australian city of Adelaide where the company #39;s foundations were laid more than 50 years ago."
Business,Oil giant BP today posted record profits of \$3.94bn (2.14bn) after fuel prices hit new highs. The third quarter performance of Britain #39;s biggest listed company came as oil prices rose to an average of almost \$50 a barrel.
Business,"Venture capital investing declined during the quarter ended Sept. 30, nationally and in Florida. But industry experts say the drop doesn #39;t necessarily reflect an alarming trend."
Business,Tokyo stocks were mixed Tuesday morning as investors grew cautious ahead of US presidential election. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,"Lauren, 11, saunters nonchalantly past a Discovery Channel store and a Gymboree clothing store at the mall. Then suddenly, the girl #39;s eyes light up and she pulls her mother into an Apple Computer Inc."
Sports,"Dave Wallace met Pedro Martinez in a sugar-cane field in the Dominican Republic. Wallace was looking for live arms for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his search bringing "
Sports,"tunningly, unexpectedly, one of college football #39;s prized head coaching jobs came open Monday morning with the firing of Florida #39;s Ron Zook."
Sports,"By wire services. Miami is No. 1 to the BCS computers, but it still fell to No.3 in the standings released Monday. USC stayed atop the standings at ."
Sports,"  The St. Louis Cardinals returned to Busch Stadium on a warm, sunny autumn Monday after two straight World Series losses in cold, rainy Boston."
World,JERUSALEM : The Israeli parliament is set for an historic vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s hotly contested plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip after 37 years of occupation.
World,"JOHN Howard has been officially sworn in as prime minister by Governor-General Michael Jeffery. In front of his new ministry, Mr Howard took the oath of office for the fourth time as prime minister."
World,The two factions of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference on Tuesday reacted cautiously to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s proposal to demilitarise some regions of Kashmir on both sides of the Line of Control and grant them automomy.
World,AN embarrassing crash into Sydney #39;s Opera House today took the wind out of the sails of a British newspaper #39;s marketing campaign.
Business, High flying oil prices held above  $54 a  barrel on Tuesday as concern lingered over the thin state of  heating oil supplies ahead of the northern winter.
Business,"Jeffrey W. Greenberg yesterday resigned as chairman and chief executive of embattled Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. and said that the firm will announce  quot;significant reforms quot; today, a move that avoids criminal prosecution of the insurance broker."
Business,"Companies developing new drugs and biomedical devices got the biggest percentage of funds invested by venture capital firms in the third quarter, according to two new surveys."
Business,"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world #39;s biggest producer of made-to-order chips, on Tuesday reported record net profits in the third quarter amid increased demand for chips for cameras, mobile phones, notebook computers and other devices."
Sci/Tech,The Cassini probe will not pass as close to the moon Iapetus as originally planned because of fears that the flyby will disturb the path of the \$3.
Sci/Tech,"  Citing  quot;an urgent need quot; at a time of flu vaccine shortages, Illinois asked for federal permission Monday to buy at least 62,000 vaccine doses from Europe for the state #39;s nursing home residents."
Sports,"Curt Schilling #39;s gimpy right ankle, which still could alter the course of this World Series, caused Schilling to limp across the clubhouse yesterday, one day after the Red Sox ace led Boston to the 6-2 win in Game 2."
World,The United Nations nuclear agency warned yesterday that nearly 400 tons of missing explosives could be in the hands of insurgents who have been targeting US-led forces in Iraq for months.
World,"SYDNEY : An investigation has been ordered into whether the media was tipped off before a car bombing that caused Australia #39;s first casualties in the Iraq conflict, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
Sci/Tech, The Department of Justice has approved Cingular Wireless'  #36;41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services.
Sci/Tech, SIF hf. plans to buy Labeyrie Group for an enterprise value of  #36;425 million.
World,"One day after China urged the Bush administration to adopt greater flexibility in talks over North Korea's nuclear programs, Secretary of State Colin L. Powell on Tuesday sought to maintain a united front with South Korea over the administration's tough line on dismantling Pyongyang's weapons."
World," Online travel agent and retailer Lastminute.com said its chairman, Allan Leighton, will step down in January 2005 and be replaced by Brian Collie, currently a non executive director."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe, the company behind the ubiquitous Acrobat PDF reader and Yahoo! have teamed up to promote each other #39;s products. Adobe has agreed to add Yahoo!"
World, Damien Martyn and Darren Lehmann scored a quickfire century partnership to lead Australia's recovery in the third cricket Test against a severely depleted India here.
World,"An early morning US air strike has killed a  quot;known associate quot; of Islamic militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Iraq #39;s restive Sunni Triangle region, the military said."
Sci/Tech,BT is looking to breathe new life into its network of phoneboxes by giving customers the chance to download music.
Sci/Tech,Online travel and leisure business Lastminute says chairman Allan Leighton will leave the firm in January.
World,A South African trade union delegation is allowed into Zimbabwe despite being told their visit is not acceptable.
Sci/Tech,Bettors give Bush a higher likelihood of victory than Kerry on websites that allow wagering on next week's election. But odds indicate that the race is still very close and whoever wins the crucial swing state of Ohio will likely prevail. By Joanna Glasner.
Sci/Tech,"Virginia Tech's recently rebuilt Macintosh supercomputer flies past the 12-teraflop mark, but will the performance boost be enough to keep it in the supercomputer top 10? By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"Designer James Carpenter understands the poetics of light and material, working with architects to enhance public places. Fourth in a series profiling this year's MacArthur 'genius award' winners. By Kari Lynn Dean."
Sci/Tech,"The run-up to November's presidential election has benefited websites, bringing increased numbers of visitors. Now, the trick is to maintain that traffic surge. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"A federal judge rules that Florida doesn't have to provide a paper trail for electronic votes, tossing out a congressman's lawsuit. Jacob Ogles reports from Orlando, Florida."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers find that net users are not as secure as they think. Among surveyed adults who believed they were safe from online threats, most had spyware running on their home computers and few had firewall protection."
Sports,A conversation about Walter McCarty never stays focused on the Celtics' versatile forward for long. Just ask coach Doc Rivers.
Business,"With one federal approval received yesterday and another coming as soon as today, Cingular Wireless is finally poised to complete its \$41 billion takeover of AT T Wireless Services Inc."
Business,"Biopure Corp. is running out of money -- again. Recent regulatory filings, including one yesterday, show the Cambridge blood-substitute developer seeking the financial flexibility it says it will need to keep operating after January. That's when it expects to use up the \$7 million it raised through a stock sale in September."
Sci/Tech,A broadband wireless network is helping researchers at an important panda park in China.
Business,"A FORMER mentor to Eliot Spitzer replaced Jeffrey Greenberg as chief executive of Marsh  amp; McLennan last night, as the embattled insurance group made its first move towards settling a lawsuit with the New York Attorney-General."
Business,Tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittals \$4.5 billion purchase of International Steel Group will create a colossal powerhouse in the world steel industry with the capabilities of producing 70 million tons of steel annually.
Business," Australian retailer Coles Myer on Tuesday said it would not raise its bid for pubs operator, Australian Leisure and Hospitality, as rival Woolworths said it had gained more than 20 percent of the company and declared its offer unconditional."
Business,"With one federal approval received yesterday and another coming as soon as today, Cingular Wireless is finally poised to complete its \$41 billion takeover of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
Business,"High oil and gas prices and bigger profit margins in refining helped BP PLC drive up third-quarter earnings by 53 percent, the company said Tuesday."
Business,"Mumbai, Oct. 26 (NNN): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced the busy season credit policy keeping the bank rate untouched at six per cent."
Business,"LONDON : Cable and Wireless, the British telecoms group, said it had agreed to sell its Japanese unit to Internet service provider Softbank Corp for about 133 million dollars (104 million euros) including debt."
Business,"After again posting record earnings for the third quarter, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expects to see its first sequential drop in fourth-quarter revenues, coupled with a sharp drop in capacity utilization rates."
Sci/Tech,"A finer, mellow blend of phone and PDA, PalmOne launched the Treo 650 in the US yesterday. There are changes on the outside and changes on the inside - some cosmetic, some ergonomic, and some fundamentally technical."
Sci/Tech,"Virginia Tech #39;s recently rebuilt Mac supercomputer has squeezed out a few more teraflops, but it probably won #39;t be able to keep its top-five world ranking."
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year.
Sports,"Damien Martyn blasted an unbeaten 80 as Australia powered to 245-4 at tea in the first day of the third Test in Nagpur. He was ably supported by Darren Lehman, who made a quickfire 70 before being dismissed "
Sports,"A photographer was taking snaps of skater Tatiana Totmianina Monday when her coach remarked,  quot;Smile for the camera. #39; #39;."
World," An American airstrike on Fallujah killed an aide close to rebel leader Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the US military said on Tuesday."
World,The mayor of the Pacific Ocean island of Pitcairn and his son were among five men found guilty Monday of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against girls on the island stretching back over four decades.
World,Persistent rain in northern Japan has triggered fears of fresh landslides in the wake of powerful earthquakes which have shaken the region.
World,CANBERRA : John Howard has been formally sworn in as Prime Minister with his new fourth term ministry by Queen Elizabeth II #39;s Australian representative Governor-General Michael Jeffery.
World," Iraq ordered an investigation yesterday into whether a security breach triggered the massacre of 49 army recruits; meanwhile two foreign soldiers, an Estonian and an American, were killed in surging guerrilla raids during Ramadan."
World,"ISLAMABAD : A national debate is raging in Pakistan after President Pervez Musharraf #39;s outlining of a range of bold new options for divided Kashmir that include independence, joint control with India and demilitarisation."
World,Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has had a medical test under anaesthetic at his compound in Ramallah after bouts of vomiting and stomach pain.
World, An Indonesian court on Tuesday sentenced the younger brother of alleged Southeast Asian terror leader Hambali to four years in jail on charges of helping finance last year's bombing of the J.W. Marriott hotel in Jakarta.
Business,"Mexico has some of the highest and the lowest standards of living in the world, such is the extent of the gap between rich and poor, a UN report says."
World,The brother of an alleged militant leader is sentenced to four years jail for helping to fund a Jakarta bomb attack.
World,"  Bombings struck four coalition and Iraqi military convoys and a provincial government office yesterday, killing at least eight people, including an American soldier and an Estonian trooper in the Baghdad area."
World," With victory all but a formality in Afghanistan's historic presidential election, Hamid Karzai waited on Tuesday for the final votes to be counted to confirm his win."
World," Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al Masri, who is charged with 16 alleged offences including incitement to murder Jews, appeared briefly by video link in court."
World," BUCK STOPS HERE: Cuba announces that dollars will no longer be accepted in stores and businesses, saying it is trying to regain control of its economy as Washington cracks down on the flow of the U.S. currency to Cuba. A convertible peso will be put in circulation."
Sports," Pedro Martinez on the mound. A confident, yappy bunch. A 2 0 lead, halfway to the World Series championship. Could it really be this easy for the Boston Red Sox?"
Business,"Billionaire from the UK Lakshmi Mittal on Monday purchased International Steel Group from Wilbur Ross, thus creating the worlds biggest steel company."
Business,"Ireland #39;s major pharmaceutical firm, Elan Corp. PLC, said Tuesday it plans to pay US\$55 million (euro43 million) to resolve a US class-action lawsuit and a related investigation by American federal regulators into alleged accounting malpractice."
Business,British telecommunications company Cable  amp; Wireless PLC is selling its Japanese business to Tokyo-based broadband services provider Softbank Corp.
Business,"MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India surprised the market on Tuesday by raising the overnight benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent, citing concerns about a rise in inflation in Asia #39;s fourth-largest economy."
Business,"Another year of record-high oil prices may dent world economic growth in 2005, with China being particularly vulnerable, an OPEC official said Tuesday."
Business,"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world #39;s biggest producer of made-to-order chips, on Tuesday reported record net profits in the third quarter, but the company #39;s chairman predicted leaner times in the fourth quarter and next year."
Sci/Tech,"Preminet is Nokia #39;s name for a new delivery system for mobile content, such as games and other applications. Gathering together in to one master catalogue a whole range of Java and Symbian OS software, it "
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne #39;s updated Treo, the Treo 650, will employ a new processor, have a sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product."
Sci/Tech,Aviation pioneer Burt Rutan has been fondly remembering his childhood hero - German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. The X-Prize victor recently hooked up with two surviving members of von Braun #39;s V2 team 
Sports,"Kevin Keegan has been charged with criticising the referee after Manchester City #39;s weekend Premier League defeat against Newcastle United, the Football Association (FA) said on Tuesday."
Sports,"National Transportation Safety Board investigators look over the crash site of the Hendrick Motorsport plane crash in Patrick Springs, Va."
Sports,Nagpur: Paceman Zaheer Khan #39;s double strike helped India to check the Australian run flow on the opening day of the third cricket Test at the VCA ground in Nagpur on Tuesday.
Business,RUPERT Murdoch has won the battle to shift the headquarters of his giant media group News Corp from the southern Australian city of Adelaide to the US state of Delaware.
Business,"British American Tobacco Plc, the world #39;s second-largest cigarette maker, said third-quarter sales of its main brands rebounded, reversing a first-half drop, and it gained market share in Canada after raising some prices."
Business,Pharmaceutical company Elan has announced a settlement of the class action suit filed by shareholders against the company in early 2002 in relation to its accounting practices.
Business,"ELAN, the troubled Irish drugs group, last night said that it had settled a US regulatory inquiry into its accounting methods by agreeing to pay \$15 million (8million) in civil fines."
Sports," The St. Louis Cardinals were looking to fill out their rotation last December when they signed Jeff Suppan to a modest two year,  #36;6 million contract."
Business," The dollar hit an eight month low against the euro on Tuesday, coming within a cent of a record low, and set its lowest level in eight years versus Swiss franc on concerns about the U.S. economy and current account gap."
World," A once thriving coal mine in Yorkshire was closing down, leaving just nine deep coal mines in Britain, the pale remains of an industry that once employed a million people."
Sci/Tech,"com October 25, 2004, 9:00 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sports,"St. Louis- The World Series is no place to talk about walks and errors. It is a time for walk-off home runs, diving catches and pitchers getting big outs when nothing else is acceptable."
Sports,  Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan has been charged by the Football Association with verbally abusing referee Steve Dunn after his side #39;s 4 3 defeat at Newcastle.
Sports,"Richard Childress can empathize with at least some of the despair that fellow NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick is going through. Nearly four years ago, Dale Earnhardt was killed while driving for Childress in the Daytona 500."
Sports,"AD Foley had no choice, they agree, but it #39;s a sad day for Gator Nation. By Del Milligan. While two influential Gator football boosters in Polk County expressed sadness at the Monday morning firing of head "
Sports, The 2004 Formula One season was a case of one red car beating another red car as Michael Schumacher and Ferrari ran their rivals ragged.
Sports,New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Bangladesh. Fleming was batting with 37 runs along with Styriswho scored 9. New Zealand replaced Ian Butler 
Business," The dollar hit an eight month low  against the euro on Tuesday, coming within a cent of a record  low, and set its lowest level in eight years versus Swiss franc  on concerns about the U.S. economy and current account gap."
Sci/Tech,"The threat of biological weapons is real and needs to be tackled now, medical experts warn."
Business, Charge and credit card giant American Express Company said it rung up record third quarter profits as consumers went on a shopping splurge and extended their borrowings.
Sci/Tech,Linux distributor Red Hat Inc is warning customers about an email scam that claims to be a Red Hat security update but in fact encourages users to download and run potentially malicious code.
World,The Egyptian government announced the first arrests in Sinai Peninsula hotel bombings case. This was the most tragic terror act in the entire country for the last seven years.
World,DEAF children helped by kidnapped Margaret Hassan yesterday joined 200 mercy workers at a rally in Baghdad to call for her release.
Sports," Former Michigan State star and NFL wide receiver Mark Ingram, a key to the New York Giants' 1991 Super Bowl victory, has been sentenced to one year in jail for stealing a credit card at a Michigan golf course."
Business," Wall Street was expected edge higher at  Tuesday's opening as the price of U.S. crude oil eased, with  insurers firming after the head of Marsh   McLennan Cos.  Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> resigned."
World," Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al Masri, who is awaiting trial for urging followers to kill non Muslims, was denied bail by a British judge on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Outdated computer systems are hampering the work of inspectors, says the UN nuclear agency."
Business,"Description: Marsh  amp; McLennan CEO Jeffrey Greenberg steps down, according to a Wall Street Journal online report. Greenberg #39;s exit comes a little more than a week after his firm was named in a bid-rigging inquiry."
Business,"Business News, Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India announced its busy season credit policy today. While it kept Bank Rate untouched at six percent, inflation forecast was raised from 5 to 6.5 percent."
Business,"Google rose \$14.97 to close at \$187.40 per share, giving it a market value of \$51.4 billion compared to \$47.9 billion for Internet rival Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,"Marconi is the latest big name to join the Wimax Forum, which is expected to certify its first long-range wireless broadband products next year."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time in the history of astronomy, scientists are about to glimpse the mysterious surface of Titan, Saturn #39;s haze-shrouded moon."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne this week is announcing the Treo 650, a hybrid PDA/mobile phone device that addresses many of the shortcomings of its hugely popular predecessor, the Treo 600."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s dwindling panda population is getting a helping hand from a wireless internet network. The Wolong Nature Reserve in the Sichuan Province of southwest China is home to 20 of the remaining 1,500 giant pandas in the world."
Sci/Tech,A NASA experiment that could help shape the future of space exploration as part of a new generation of potentially life-saving space crafts has launched 
Sports,Damien Martyn has made it back to back centuries against India as Australia looked to build a big first innings total in the third Test in Nagpur.
Sports,"Choose well, and you are assured a lifetime of good cheer and support, with only the occasional passenger-side regurgitation cleanup."
Sports,The Scottish Football Association postponed a board meeting Tuesday that had been called to discuss the German #39;s future. Scotland has picked up just two points from its first three qualifying games for the 2006 World Cup.
Sports, Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Frank Middleton is expected to miss the remainder of the season because of a torn left quadriceps muscle that will require surgery.
World,"few hours before the vote in the Knesset, now expected to be 65 in favor of disengagement and 55 against - a large enough majority for Sharon to continue rejecting the referendum being demanded by disengagement opponents -he conventional wisdom is "
World,President Pervez Musharraf #39;s proposals to solve the Kashmir dispute has been called a  quot;betrayal quot; by opposition groups in Pakistan.
World,"The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that rocked Japan over the weekend jumped to 31 on Tuesday as four people, mostly elderly, died from strokes or cerebral hemorrhages due to stress of their ordeal."
World,Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey on charges of stirring up racial hatred and urging murder of non-believers.
World," A group of 120 Nigerian pilgrims were attacked in Sudan #39;s Darfur region, an official Sudanese newspaper said on Tuesday, after another report that 300 Nigerians were robbed on their way to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, last week."
Business," Omnicom Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OMC.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a higher quarterly profit as the world's largest  advertising group added several high profile accounts to its  roster and benefited from higher global ad spending."
World, Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan has been charged by the Football Association for his confrontation with referee Steve Dunn in the tunnel after Sunday's 4 3 defeat to Newcastle.
World," Mark Thatcher, son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, appeared in a South African court on Tuesday on charges he helped bankroll a coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea."
World," At least 78 people have died following a riot in southern Thailand, many of them by crushed and suffocated after they were arrested and packed tightly into trucks, officials said Tuesday."
World," At least 78 people died in a  crush in southern Thailand Monday after police and troops fired  shots to disperse a crowd of Muslim demonstrators outside a  police station, a justice ministry official said on Tuesday."
World,"A symbol of abundance to the rest of the world, the Amazon is experiencing a crisis of overfishing."
Sci/Tech,"In the spirit of my   previous exploration of places my work has taken me, a meditation on a  totally different part of our economy.  If you're about to eat, you might want  to wait until afterward to read this."
Business,"Wall Street was expected edge higher at Tuesday #39;s opening as the price of US crude oil eased, with insurers firming after the head of Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos."
Business,"The euro hit an eight-month high against the US dollar on Tuesday, increasing the exchange-rate burden on Europe #39;s exporters as fears over high oil prices weighed on the greenback."
Business,"Oracle Corp. will win unconditional European Union approval for its \$7.7 billion bid for PeopleSoft Inc., ending the longest-ever merger review by EU antitrust regulators, according to people familiar with the situation."
Business, Omnicom Group  on Tuesday reported a higher quarterly profit as the world's largest advertising group added several high profile accounts to its roster and benefited from higher global ad spending.
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. said yesterday it is once again supporting a Microsoft Corp. plan to combat unwanted bulk e mail by verifying senders of messages, a move that could rekindle industry adoption of a new system for attacking spam."
Sci/Tech,"Sony has launched two portable digital audio players that for the first time support the MP3 file format, other than its Atrac file format."
Sci/Tech,It looks to be all out war. Microsoft has announced the launch date for a test version of desktop search software to rival Google #39;s beta search application released earlier this month.
Sci/Tech,"A survey conducted by internet service provider AOL found that 20 percent of home computers were infected by a virus or worm, and that various forms of snooping programs such "
Sports,"PATRICK SPRINGS, Va. Airport officials in Virginia say pilots of at least 20 other planes decided it was too dangerous to land at the airport near where a Hendrick Motorsports plane went down."
Sci/Tech," Vodafone signs a global purchasing agreement with Sun that gives Vodafone consistent terms for Sun's hardware, software and services product line."
Sci/Tech,"Mark Heesen, president of the National Venture Capital Association, will discuss the latest quarterly MoneyTree venture capital results and trends in venture capital. Filter columnist Cynthia L. Webb will moderate the discussion."
Business,Oil giant BP today said record fuel prices and better refining margins had helped it to bank nearly 1 million a day in profits. BP posted profits of 3.94 billion US 
Sci/Tech,"Intel has teamed up with Globio, a nonprofit educational group, to set up a wireless network for researchers at China #39;s Wolong Nature Reserve in Sichuan province, the home of the endangered giant panda."
Sci/Tech,"In what #39;s being called a shrewd licensing move, Microsoft last week put its competitors on the defensive and avoided price increases for customers by announcing it would not charge extra fees for server software running on dual-core, processor-based "
Sports,"The 49ers returned to the practice field Monday morning, and linebacker Derek Smith was there with them. That alone is very good news for a defense that also could have right end Andre Carter back in action "
World,United States troops have reinforced positions around Fallujah after an overnight air strike and sealed main roads out of the rebel-held city.
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly higher market open on Tuesday, as oil prices retreat  and insurance stocks look to extend gains from Monday that were  sparked by the resignation of a key figure in the investigation  into the industry's business practices."
Business," Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CME.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CME.N</A> on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 89 percent  on strong derivatives volumes, especially for electronic  trading, and increased third party processing revenues."
World, Manchester police have been asked give evidence into the Old Trafford buffet battle when an Arsenal player was alleged to have thrown soup and pizza at Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.
World," The central bank raised its overnight repo rate on Tuesday for the first time in more than four years, citing concerns about a rise in inflation in Asia's fourth largest economy."
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> , the world's  No. 2 oil field services company, on Tuesday posted a  third quarter net loss as charges from its asbestos liability  weighed."
Sci/Tech,"Will they or won't they? Dell execs remain elusive on AMD plans, but analysts say circumstances could push the two together."
Sci/Tech,Game publishers and hardware makers will battle for consumers' holiday dollars with a slew of high-profile releases.
Business,"WPP, one of the worlds biggest advertising agencies, today cast doubt on prospects for the industrys fortunes next year, saying the  quot;jury remains out quot;."
Business,"Japanese communications firm Softbank is to buy the Japanese unit of Cable  amp; Wireless for \$132 million (72 million pounds), making it the No "
Business," According to a correspondent in Taiwan Morris Chang, chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. had some interesting things to say about the outlook following on from the company #39;s third quarter results."
Business,Singapore #39;s state-linked Keppel Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter net profit rose 14.8 percent on year thanks to strong contributions from its property unit and oil refining affiliate.
Sports,Kevin Keegan has been charged with verbally abusing a match official following Manchester City #39;s 4-3 defeat by Newcastle United.
Sports,"Denver Broncos suffered a small setback on Monday Night Football when they were utterly outplayed by Cincinnati Bengals. The AFC West division leaders dropped to 5-2, although remain unchanged in the Superbowl "
Sports,"How good is Utah?  quot;They are a potential national-championship caliber team. Some people may question that, but they are playing good football and are as good as any team in the nation."
Sports,Antonio Davis and Washington #39;s Brendan Haywood figure to draw suspensions for Monday #39;s dust-up during the Bulls #39; 100-95 preseason victory.
World,The disappearance of 380 tons of powerful explosives from an Iraq storage depot has become a political football in the US presidential elections as both campaigns look for a last-minute advantage.
World," DONGDUCHON, South Korea (Reuters) - South Korea said  Tuesday an investigation into a hole found cut in a border  fence along the Demilitarised Zone frontier with North Korea  did not suggest infiltration from the communist country."
World,"\Tuberculosis will kill millions in developing countries unless radical action is taken, an aid organisation has warned."
Business," Johnson Controls Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JCI.N</A>, said on  Tuesday that quarterly earnings rose 24 percent on growth in  both its automotive interiors and building controls business."
Sci/Tech,A website detailing the inner workings of leading tobacco firm British American Tobacco has been set up.
Business,"New Delhi: Hailing RBIs monetary and credit policy, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said it will not hamper growth and the investment momentum will continue despite pressure on price level."
Business,"BRITISH American Tobacco is continuing to make good profits on the strength of its four main cigarette brands: Lucky Strike, Kent, Dunhill and Pall Mall cigarettes."
Business,"WPP Group, the world #39;s second largest advertising company, says its third-quarter revenues grew ahead of analyst expectations but has warned of an uncertain 2005."
Business,"In what may turn out to be an ominous sign of a short-lived recovery, foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. caught market watchers by surprise Tuesday with a grim "
Business,"It was probably a slip of the tongue. Speaking to an investor conference on Sept. 30, Walt Disney (DIS) President Robert Iger noted that it was the end of Disney #39;s fiscal year -- adding:  quot;And what a year it has been."
Business,"  China has reached agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, on completely removing tariffs on merchandise goods by 2010 as part of a proposed free trade agreement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce says."
Sports,"R everse the Curse ice cream has been the best-selling new flavor in the history of Brighams, a Boston-area ice-cream chain. Now, the ice cream, introduced last spring, is in danger of becoming obsolete."
Sports,Stephen Fleming batted himself into the record books and New Zealand into an ominous position on the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
Sports,"Injury-hit India made a good start in the third cricket Test against Australia on Tuesday, leaving the tourists on 103-3 by lunch on the opening day."
Sports,Kirk Hinrich scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 100-95 victory over the Washington Wizards in an exhibition game delayed by a fight Monday night.
Sports,"World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina said Monday she still doesn #39;t know what caused her to fall and sustain a concussion during a weekend skating program, though she says she doesn #39;t fear going back on the ice."
World, British oil giant BP reported a 43 percent rise in third quarter pro forma net profit to 3.94 billion dollars (3.08 billion euros) thanks to soaring crude prices and booming demand.
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> , the world's  No. 2 oil field services company, on Tuesday posted a  third quarter net loss as it took  $230 million in charges to  fund its asbestos liability."
Business," No. 1 U.S. defense contractor Lockheed  Martin Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LMT.N</A> reported a 41 percent rise in quarterly  profit on Tuesday, beating Wall Street forecasts, as demand  soared for its combat aircraft and information technology  services."
Business," International Paper Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IP.N</A>, the  world's largest forest products company, on Tuesday reported a  third quarter loss after charges for the write down of Canadian  assets."
Business," Agere Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AGRa.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AGRa.N</A> on Tuesday  posted a fiscal fourth quarter loss as the communications chip  maker's revenue declined and it took hefty charges for  restructuring."
Business," U.S. chain store retail sales fell for  the second week in a row, with customers mostly just window  shopping, a report said on Tuesday."
Business,BP today announced record third-quarter profits of 2.14 billion on the back of soaring oil prices. The worlds second biggest oil firm said pro forma net earnings included a charge for exceptional items of 218 million.
Business,"Halliburton Co. (HAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s No. 2 oil field services company, on Tuesday posted a third-quarter net loss as it took \$230 million in charges to fund its asbestos liability."
World," Papermaker and forest products company Svenska Cellulosa AB said Tuesday it would cut 1,200 jobs, or 2.4 percent of its overall work force, as it seeks to cut costs amid competition from rivals and declining demand. Most of the job losses will be at plants in France and the Netherlands."
Sports, Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan has been charged by the Football Association for his confrontation with referee Steve Dunn in the tunnel after Sunday #39;s 4 3 defeat to Newcastle.
Sports,"Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley thought Ron Zook was the right fit for Floridas football program three years ago when he hired the energetic, player-friendly defensive coordinator with the New Orleans Saints."
World,South Korea said Tuesday an investigation into a hole found cut in a border fence along the Demilitarised Zone frontier with North Korea did not suggest infiltration from the communist country.
Business," International Paper Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IP.N</A>, the  world's largest forest products company, on Tuesday reported a  third quarter loss after taking a charge to write down Canadian  assets."
World, Europe's three key states are to meet again with Iran in Vienna to hear Tehran's response to their offer for it to avoid possible UN sanctions and receive nuclear technology by indefinitely suspending uranium enrichment.
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. locates almost anything on the Web within seconds, but finding the brainy engineers who program the company's lightning-quick search engine takes more time - and a quirky bit of ingenuity."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to accelerate the deployment of a new wireless technology, Intel Corp. announced Monday it's invested in a venture started by billionaire Craig McCaw to deliver high-speed Internet service over the airwaves."
Sci/Tech,The operators of a Spanish-based Web site that sold music downloads have agreed to pay \$10.5 million to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by several recording companies.
Sci/Tech,"At least a dozen portable music players are angling to steal sales away from Apple Computer Inc.'s wildly popular line of iPods this holiday season. In the past month alone, five companies have unveiled their iPod challengers - pocket-sized players with hard disks that can store anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 songs."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Franklin Paul</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) -  When the violent video game ""Grand\Theft Auto: San Andreas"" hits stores on Tuesday, its sales\could eclipse Hollywood's most successful films, even as it\draws the ire of critics.</p>"
World," Mark Thatcher and his lawyers fought a call to answer questions on his alleged role in a coup plot in Equatorial Guinea, saying any trial in the oil rich west African state would amount to a  quot;military tribunal. quot;"
World, The United Nations envoy on AIDS urged Prime Minister Tony Blair to persuade the world's richest countries to provide more funds to step up treatment of the disease in Africa.
Business,"After years as champ, the peacock network is flagging. Can its boss glue the feathers back on?"
Business,A major change is coming to the global steel industry and a galvanized mill in Lackawanna that formerly belonged to Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Business,The European Union decided yesterday to lift heavy punitive tariffs on US goods but said it might renew them if the World Trade Organization confirms suspected loopholes 
Business,"Halliburton Co. , the world #39;s No. 2 oil field services company, on Tuesday posted a third-quarter net loss as charges from its asbestos liability weighed."
Sci/Tech,"A survey conducted by internet service provider America Online (AOL) found that 20 of home computers were infected by a virus or worm, and that various forms of snooping programs such as spyware and adware are on 80 of systems."
Sci/Tech,AOL is chums again with buddy Microsoft and is now supporting a new version of Redmond #39;s controversial Sender ID anti-spoofing technology.
Sci/Tech,Activision has announced today that id and Nerve Software are working an expansion pack to the mighty Doom 3. Carrying the title Resurrection of Evil it does indeed promise to resurrect some evil.
Sports,"If the Bengals are sharing this improbable underdog sports week with the Red Sox and Peter Warricks broken leg is their version of Curt Schillings bloodied ankle, then Chad Johnson must "
World,"Masri, who faces 16 charges including the incitement of racial hatred, was denied bail by a judge at the Old Bailey, London #39;s central criminal court."
Business," Omnicom Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OMC.N</A> on Tuesday  reported a quarterly profit that outpaced Wall Street  expectations as the No. 1 advertising group added high profile  accounts and benefited from increased global ad spending."
World, U.S. troops cut roads and reinforced  positions around Falluja Tuesday after an air strike aimed at  Arab militants said to roam the rebel held city.
Business," Canada #39;s annual inflation rate edged down to 1.8 per cent in September as the overall cost of a typical basket of goods and services barely rose from August, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Shares of Google rose 8.7 percent in the second trading session after the company said third-quarter profit more than doubled. The shares rose \$14.
Sports," UPDATE 2-Martyn century give Australia upper hand v India October 26, 2004 11:46:28 NAGPUR, India, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Damien Martyn struck a dazzling 114 but injury-hit India clung on in the final session as Australia finished the opening day of the "
Sports,Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan was charged by the Football Association on Tuesday with verbally abusing the referee following his side #39;s 4-3 defeat to Newcastle.
World,"(sh) - The Bush administration strategy for an exit from Iraq depends heavily, perhaps even solely, on training enough Iraqi soldiers and police to secure the country for a handover to an elected Iraqi government."
Business," Aircraft brake and landing gear maker  Goodrich Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GR.N</A> on Tuesday posted higher quarterly sales  and earnings and raised its full year forecasts as an improving  market for aircraft equipment boosted demand for its products."
Business,SYDNEY Australia  amp; New Zealand Banking Group said Tuesday that second-half profit rose 17 percent to a record after it bought New Zealand #39;s biggest bank and raised lending to businesses as they increased investment.
Business,"NEW DELHI India #39;s central bank on Tuesday unexpectedly raised a key interest rate for the first time in four years, saying that soaring commodity prices and corporate demand for credit threatened to fuel inflation."
Business,"An index of optimism among UK manufacturers fell in the three months through October to the lowest since July of last year, the Confederation of British Industry said, adding to evidence of a slowdown in industry."
Business," No. 1 U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp.  reported a 41 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, beating Wall Street forecasts, as demand soared for its combat aircraft and information technology services."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne #39;s long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer #39;s machines are known for being great for composing music, editing video and, of course, downloading music."
Sci/Tech," For anyone who misses the late '90s, there's an easy way to get a flashback fix. Check out Google's stock. Shares of the Internet search engine Monday soared another  #36;14.97 to  #36;187.40, capping a 120 surge from its initial public offering price in August."
Sci/Tech," Brian Stark knows exactly what he wants for Christmas. DVDs, lots of them. There's the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. There's the new Martin Scorsese gift set, with one of his all time favorite films, Goodfellas."
World, Monday's announcement that Chief Justice William Rehnquist is being treated for thyroid cancer was a reminder of one man's mortality   and of how a single vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court could change the dynamics of the divided panel.
Business," Shares of Altiris Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ATRS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ATRS.O</A> fell 7  percent before the opening bell on Tuesday a day after it  posted disappointing earnings."
Sci/Tech,"A fire at an Iraqi sulphur plant has caused the largest man-made release of sulphur ever recorded, scientists say."
Business,"Business News, Mumbai: India #39;s growth forecast for the current fiscal was Tuesday lowered to 6-6.5 percent by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which also unveiled measures to arrest the inflation rate."
Business,"The world #39;s reliance on oil and gas is set to increase sharply as global energy demand soars by 60 over the next 25 to 30 years, an influential report predicts."
Business," Sara Lee Corp. #39;s earnings climbed 53 percent in the first fiscal quarter, boosted by a delayed payout from the sale of its European tobacco business, the packaged foods and apparel company announced Tuesday."
Business,Advertising giant WPP today said quarterly revenues grew at the fastest rate since 2001 but warned that the jury remains out on its prospects for next year.
Business,"After again posting record earnings for the third quarter, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expects to see its first sequential drop in fourth-quarter revenues, coupled with a sharp drop in capacity utilization rates."
Business," DuPont Co.  posted a third quarter profit, reversing a year ago loss, as higher chemical prices offset surging energy costs, the second largest U.S. chemicals maker said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel and Clearwire, Craig McCaw #39;s wireless broadband services company, plan to jointly develop and deploy wireless broadband WiMax networks, the companies announced today."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is now burning disks of Live Communication Server 2005. The real-time communications product should be broadly available December 1, the company said Monday."
Sports,BOSTON Go figure this World Series. An old maxim in baseball is you always give away more runs with shoddy defense than you gain with torrid bats.
Sports,"CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh - Captain Stephen Fleming struck a sparkling century as New Zealand took control of the second and final Test against Bangladesh here on Tuesday."
Sports,"World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe will run in the New York marathon on November 7, race organisers say. The 30-year-old Briton failed to finish either the marathon or the 10,000 metres at last August #39;s Athens Olympics."
World," During his 13 year stint as the head of the International Monetary Fund, Michel Camdessus perfected the art of dressing down the world's budget busters and fiscal profligates. Now it is the turn of Camdessus' native land, France, to come in for an earful of criticism. Charged by the French government five months ago to look into why France can't boost its economic growth rate, Camdessus delivered a withering critique of Gallic business as usual when he unveiled his report on Oct. 19. ..."
World,  The head of the United Nations nuclear inspection arm told the UN Security Council on Monday that nearly 380 tons of high grade explosives that could be used in nuclear bombs or terrorist weapons are missing from a storage facility in Iraq 
World,Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi headed to northern Japan to survey the damage wrought by the deadliest earthquakes to hit the country in nearly a decade as the death toll jumped to 31.
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> , the world's  No. 2 oil field services company, on Tuesday fell to a  quarterly loss as  $230 million in charges to fund its asbestos  settlement outweighed gains in its energy business."
Business," Lockheed Martin Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LMT.N</A>, the No.  1 U.S. defense contractor, posted a 41 percent rise in  quarterly profit on Tuesday, beating Wall Street forecasts, on  strong demand for its combat aircraft and information  technology services."
Sci/Tech,"A Chinese court has sentenced a man to 19 years in prison for trafficking pornographic DVDS, state media reports."
Business," The U.S. Federal Communications  Commission said on Tuesday it has conditionally approved  Cingular Wireless'  $41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless  Services Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A>, clearing the last big hurdle for the  deal."
Sci/Tech," FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) - U.S.-based Red Hat Inc., the  world's top distributor of open-source Linux software, expects  its international business to increase to half its sales within  12 months, an executive said on Tuesday."
Business,"Halliburton (HAL), the world #39;s No. 2 oil field services company, posted a third-quarter net loss Tuesday as it took \$230 million in charges to pay for its asbestos liability."
Business,"British American Tobacco, the world #39;s second biggest cigarette maker, today posted a 20 rise in third quarter profits, although it said it continued to be affected by the weakness of the dollar."
Business,Gold Fields Ltd. may bring forward the date for shareholders to vote on its proposed \$2.1 billion purchase of Canada #39;s Iamgold Corp.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Notify Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: NTFY) , today announced that its NotifyLink Enterprise Mobility Solution for Novell GroupWise has been enhanced "
Sci/Tech,"ID Software et Activision ont annonc hier le dveloppement d #39;une extension pour leur hit Doom 3. Baptise  quot;DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil  quot;, cette extension proposera de nouveaux environnement de jeu, de nouveaux personnages et de nouvelles armes, avec "
Sci/Tech,"The next version of Microsoft Corp. #39;s enterprise instant messaging and presence server will be available on Dec. 1, the company said late on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s largest chipmaker, which has had product delays, manufacturing snafus and canceled the 4-GHz version of Pentium 4, has now axed its plans to build chips for big-screen, high-definition TV sets."
Sports,"And, so, pending World Series gaffes, please, what we know about the Boston Red Sox is that they are not, after all, immune to the Heimlich maneuver."
Sports,Thomas Johansson gave the home crowd something to cheer with victory over Xavier Malisse on day one of the Stockholm Open. The Swede came through 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-1) and goes on to face a compatriot in Thomas Enqvist or Robin Soderling.
Sports,Former Scotland manager Craig Brown insists Berti Vogts is not to blame for a lack of motivation in the international team. The future of the German is the subject of intense speculation with the Scottish 
Sports,"The Sooners, third in last week #39;s initial Bowl Championship Series rankings, moved up one important spot this week to No. 2. Oklahoma traded places with Miami, putting Coach Bob Stoops #39; club in the national "
World,"A UN worker sorts Hamid Karzai #39;s ballot papers at a counting center in Kabul on Tuesday, Oct. 26. 2004. With 97.7 percent of ballots counted, Karzai has 55."
World,"The British Embassy in Istanbul, which was damaged in the terrorist attacks killing 16 people on November 20, 2003 was re-opened for service by Crown Prince Charles yesterday."
Business,The International Energy Agency has said fossil fuels will retain their overwhelming domination of the world #39;s energy market until 2030 unless governments urgently switch to clean sources.
Business,"Shares of Altiris Inc. (ATRS) fell 7 percent before the opening bell on Tuesday a day after it posted disappointing earnings. On the INET electronic brokerage system, its shares were down "
Business,"A subsidiary of American Express will lend \$600 million to the struggling airline, which is meeting with its pilots union. By Todd Pack."
Sci/Tech,"Sharp Electronics plans to stop selling its Linux-based personal digital assistant (PDA) in the US, reports Associated Press. The company will continue to "
Sci/Tech,palmOne gets a little upset when people call the Treo 650 just an  quot;evolution quot; of the Treo 600. They insist that it is indeed a step up the ladder and not just a leg lift towards that next step.
Sci/Tech,"based Red Hat Inc., the world #39;s top distributor of open source Linux software, expects its international business to increase to half its sales within 12 months, an executive said on Tuesday."
Sports,SKIPPER Stephen Fleming marked his record-breaking Test appearance today with a solid unbeaten 87 that put New Zealand in command on the first day of the second cricket Test against Bangladesh.
World,"warplanes criss-crossed the skies. Troops took up positions in empty buildings on the Sunni Muslim city #39;s southern perimeter. A civilian driver was shot dead near a US checkpoint on the highway, witnesses said."
Business,  The chairman and chief executive of the insurance brokerage giant Marsh  amp; McLennan is stepping down. The company said Monday that Jeffrey Greenberg submitted his resignation and the board accepted it.
Business,"Cigarette making giant British American Tobacco PLC, owner of Canada #39;s largest tobacco producer, reported a 60 per cent jump in third quarter net profit Tuesday, thanks partly to lower taxation charges."
Business,"Manufacturers #39; business confidence in the three months to October deteriorated to its weakest level since the middle of last year as input prices, particularly oil, remained high, a survey shows."
Business,"Shares of Altiris Inc. (ATRS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 7 percent before the opening bell on Tuesday a day after it posted disappointing earnings."
Business,"Network operator Cable and Wireless Tuesday announced it has agreed to sell its Japanese business, Cable  amp; Wireless IDC, to Softbank for 72."
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A>, the world's  No. 2 oil field services company, on Tuesday posted a quarterly  loss as gains in its energy business were outweighed by  $230  million in charges to fund its asbestos settlement."
Business," U.S. chain store sales fell in the  third week of October, with sales being delayed by the summer  like weather, a report said on Tuesday."
World," CASSINO, Italy (CP)   In the shadows of the Benedictine abbey where German forces held out for long months in the spring of 1944, Canadian war veterans paid tribute Tuesday to the comrades who died in some of the most bitter fighting of the Second World War."
Sci/Tech," The Federal Communications Commission gave its approval Tuesday to Cingular Wireless LLC's  #36;41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc., completing the federal regulatory blessing necessary for creation of the country's largest cellphone company."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has conditionally approved Cingular Wireless'  #36;41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc. , clearing the last big hurdle for the deal."
World, Delegates at peace talks to end a conflict in Sudan's western Darfur region traded bitter accusations of ceasefire violations as African Union mediators battled to keep the conference on track.
Sci/Tech," U.S. based Red Hat Inc., the world's top distributor of open source Linux software, expects its international business to increase to half its sales within 12 months, an executive said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Virginia Tech's all Mac System X supercomputer, installed at the university's Terascale Computing Facility, made headlines last year when it was determined to be the third fastest supercomputer in the world. System X has been upgraded to Apple Computer Inc.'s Xserve G5 server and now runs even faster, with a sustained speed of 12.25 trillion operations per second    19 percent faster than before."
Sci/Tech,"Google Spyware? Bad Guys  #038; Spies Using Google Desktop Search\\I suppose I was naive when I cheered the new Google Desktop Search tool thinking it was ONLY a great way to help ease my computer info-glut and help organize my hundreds of hard-drive stored documents, emails and files. It seems ..."
Business," BP Plc, the world's second largest oil  company, reported bumper third quarter profits on Tuesday  thanks to high oil prices, but analysts said higher capital  expenditure plans raised some concerns about the extent of  future share buybacks."
Sci/Tech,"In a trailblazing pairing of robotics and tractor companies, iRobot and John Deere announced plans Monday to build a 9-foot-long semi-autonomous battlefield vehicle."
Business,Australian supermarket group Coles Myer has admitted defeat in the takeover battle for Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) after rival bidder Woolworths said it had secured more than 20 of its target.
Business,"A Cook County judge refused Monday to bar outsiders from the courtroom where the Pritzker family #39;s \$15 billion fortune is being divided, dealing a setback to the powerful clan."
Business,"Halliburton reported a loss in the third quarter, hurt by charges from discontinued operations related to the settlement of asbestos and silica claims."
Sports,The Red Sox are halfway to capturing something that #39;s slipped just out of reach since 1918 -- the World Series trophy. Boston is gearing up for Game Three Tuesday night when they send Pedro Martinez to the mound against St.
Sports,"Nagpur, Oct. 26 (NNN): Australian teams hopes of taking a grip on the third Test were slightly dented as Indian spinners led a late fightback on day one of the third Test here on Tuesday."
Sports,"Gainesville, FL (U-WIRE) -- On a plane traveling from North Carolina to Gainesville, UF President Bernie Machen had made up his mind."
Sports,A senior Greek prosecutor has postponed announcing the results of a two-month investigation into disgraced Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou.
World,"The Pakistani leader, General Pervez Musharraf, has called for a new approach to resolving the 50-year-old dispute with India over the status of Kashmir."
Sci/Tech," Agere Systems Inc., which makes computer chips and software for cell phones and other devices, Tuesday said it fell to a loss for its latest quarter, hurt by charges for its restructuring plan and declining revenue."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> By Matt Daily</p><p> HOUSTON (Reuters) - Halliburton Co. <HAL.N>, the world's"
Business," International Paper Co. , the world's largest forest products company, on Tuesday reported a third quarter loss after taking a charge to write down Canadian assets."
Business," European shares firmed on Tuesday as oil  slipped further toward  $54 a barrel, while the dollar's tumble  came to a temporary halt after it touched another 8 month low  against the euro."
Business,SINGAPORE The takeover battle for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group and its liquor stores appeared to come to an abrupt end on Tuesday as the retailer Coles Myer handed its rival Woolworths what analysts said might prove a Pyrrhic victory.
Business,"Deutsche Bank Securities maintained a  quot;hold quot; rating and \$8.60 target price on AT amp;T Wireless Services (nyse: AWE - news - people ), saying the Justice Department #39;s approval of Cingular #39;s takeover represents a  quot;favorable settlement."
Business,"Omnicom Group Inc., owner of advertising agencies such as BBDO and DDB Worldwide, on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations as revenue increased 14 percent from the year-ago period."
Business,RBI deputy governor on Tuesday said the increase in the overnight repo rate was a short-term signal aimed at tackling price stability.
Business,"High oil and gas prices and bigger profit margins in refining helped the British energy giant BP PLC nearly double its third-quarter earnings, the company said Tuesday."
Business,"British American Tobacco, the world #39;s second biggest cigarette maker, has beaten forecasts with a 13.5 percent rise in third-quarter profits after upbeat trading from Italy "
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif. The Cassini spacecraft is expected to reach its closest approach to Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan this morning. The international spacecraft entered orbit around Saturn in June and is expected "
Sci/Tech,Huntsville engineers are hoping bad weather won #39;t put off the launch today of a satellite that could lead to completely automatic spaceflight and docking.
Sports,Middlesbrough midfielder Gaizka Mendieta is out for the rest the season after damaging a cruciate ligament during Sundays 1-1 draw with Portsmouth.
Sports,Greg Rusedski eased into the second round of the St Petersburg Open with a straight-sets win over Swiss veteran Marc Rosset. The Briton won 6-4 6-3 to set up a second-round clash with Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic.
World, High oil and gas prices and bigger profit margins in refining helped the British energy giant BP PLC nearly double its third quarter earnings.
World," Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said the government will ban Jemaah Islamiyah, which is believed to have links with international terrorist network al Qaida, if it does exist, according to a US based magazine."
World," Determined to make sure their voices count, some American expatriates who missed registration deadlines or are worried about the reliability of absentee ballots are flying home next week just to vote."
Business,"Health Savings Accounts, the latest untested flavor on the health insurance shelf, are giving consumers a stake in cost-cutting, but some advocacy groups say they increase exposure to risk."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. President has said that the problem with health care is the lawyers. He doesn't seem to think that there are any other problems we should be concerned about, and the free market is the best way to determine how much you would be willing to pay for health care. The President is pushing our current system, and his challenger is doing the same."
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Communications Commission today removed the final regulatory obstacle to the \$41 billion merger of Cingular Wireless LLC and AT T Wireless Services Inc. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business," The U.S. Federal Communications  Commission said on Tuesday it has conditionally approved  Cingular Wireless'  $41 billion cash acquisition of AT T  Wireless Services Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A>, clearing the last big hurdle  for the deal."
Business," U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday,  as oil prices eased and insurance stocks extended gains from  their rally late on Monday."
Business," British American Tobacco the world's  second biggest cigarette maker, beat forecasts with a 13.5  percent rise in third quarter profits as upbeat trading from  Italy and Russia offset Canadian problems and the strong pound."
Sci/Tech,"Panasonic Mobile Communications Co. Ltd. unveiled in Beijing on Tuesday its first WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) cell phone for the international market, the company said in Tokyo."
World,"The illness affecting candidate Viktor Yushchenko underscores his message that in Ukraine, things are so fundamentally ugly that they must change."
Sci/Tech,"Network operator Cable and Wireless PLC (C W) has agreed to sell its Japanese business, Cable   Wireless IDC Inc., to Softbank Corp. for 72.4 million (US\$133.3 million), the London-based company announced Tuesday."
World, The Saudi government has stepped up  surveillance of charities amid fears that some of the big cash  donations made to them during the holy month of Ramadan are  being channeled to militant groups like al Qaeda.
Business," The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has conditionally approved Cingular Wireless'  #36;41 billion cash acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc. , clearing the last big hurdle for the deal."
World,"Up to four million Muslims end three days of prayers in Bangladesh, for Islam's second largest event after the Hajj."
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) could be facing more rough waters with its \$8.8 billion U.S. Navy contract, as the IT services provider delayed release of its third-quarter results on Monday pending a review of the value of its assets used on the deal."
Business,The Federal Communications Commission has approved the \$41 billion merger of Atlanta-based Cingular Wireless and AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Business,"China is ready to reduce tariffs and drop barriers for foreign products to enter its market next year, China Radio International reported Tuesday."
Business,"Consumer goods company posts flat 1Q, warns that 2Q profit will come in below Wall Street #39;s views. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sara Lee Corp."
Business,"Business India: Mumbai, Oct 26 : India #39;s growth forecast for the current fiscal was Tuesday lowered to 6-6.5 percent by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which also unveiled measures to arrest the inflation rate."
Sci/Tech," European Union antitrust regulators on Tuesday cleared Oracle Corp.'s hostile  #36;7.7 billion bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc., removing one of the last major hurdles to the contested takeover proposal, a person close to the case said."
Business," Britain's manufacturing recovery stuttered in the third quarter, weighed down by a slowdown in demand and the surging cost of raw materials, the country's leading business grouping said."
Business, Bankrupt toy seller KB Toys Inc. said on Tuesday it plans to close 141 to 238 underperforming stores by the end of January as part of its reorganization effort.
Business, Bankrupt toy seller KB Toys Inc. said  on Tuesday it plans to close 141 to 238 underperforming stores  by the end of January as part of its reorganization effort.
World," BOUAKE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - South African President  Thabo Mbeki took his peace mission to Ivory Coast's rebel town  of Bouake on Sunday, where he was greeted by tens of thousands  of people demanding President Laurent Gbagbo quit."
Business,  Antitrust regulators at the Justice Department have given their blessing to the acquisition by Cingular Wireless of AT amp;T Wireless Services.
Business,"Agere Systems Inc. (AGRa.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a fiscal fourth-quarter loss as the communications chip maker #39;s revenue declined and it took hefty charges for restructuring."
Business,"Japan #39;s Sumitomo Corp and UK broker Credit Lyonnais Rouse have settled a \$1.1 billion (600 million pounds) suit in the High Court, drawing a line under a rogue trader scandal "
Business," British American Tobacco PLC posted a 60 percent jump in third quarter net profit Tuesday, thanks partly to lower taxation charges."
Sci/Tech,"Intel will work with Clearwire, a wireless internet service provider, on future networks based on WiMax wireless broadband technology."
Sci/Tech,NASA researchers are one day away from testing what they hope will be the space agencys first unmanned vehicle capable of meeting up with other orbiting spacecraft.
Sci/Tech,"BMW #39;S DARE-TO-BE-DIFFERENT designs are no more, at least on the new 3 Series coming next year. Shown here for the first time  quot;officially quot;-we put quotes around that word considering the entire 3 Series brochure "
Sports,Berti Vogts #39;s future as Scotland manager is set to be clarified on Tuesday when the 11-man board of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) meets at Hampden Park.
Sports,Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan will write to referee Steve Dunn to apologise for his conduct in the players tunnel after the defeat at Newcastle on Sunday.
Sports,Middlesbrough #39;s Spanish midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has been ruled out for the rest of the season with knee ligament damage. Mendieta requires surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament 
Sports,"Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish beat Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 Monday to reach the second round of the St. Petersburg Open."
Business,Pitney Bowes always seems to mail it in -- and that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Sci/Tech,"The music industry magazine will soon be publishing a list of best-selling ring tones, according to sources."
Sci/Tech," NEC Electronics Inc. restarted production at its Yamagata, Japan, factory on Monday evening after a series of strong earthquakes over the weekend halted manufacturing. However, two factories near the epicenter of the quakes remain off line and the companies that operate them have no estimate for when they will be back online."
Business,  The nation #39;s largest wireless phone company is created by the deal approved Tuesday by the Federal Communications Commission.
World,"The Israeli Supreme Court has demanded explanations from the army over the scale of the destruction of Palestinian homes in the Rafah region of the Gaza Strip, judicial sources said."
World," Lisa Simpson, the spiky haired U.S. cartoon character, may just be the spark that revives an ancient language and fuels a tiny political movement at the tip of Britain's southwest coast."
World," The government named Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Rakesh Mohan as the country's new finance secretary, an official statement said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A drop in investments in the third quarter is a sign that investors are still proceeding with caution, but some VC leaders are spinning it as a summer break. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Among the planned offerings: a hydrogen-based home-heating system and a tiny fuel cell built to power an MP3 player for 20 hours.
Business," U.S. consumers turned more glum in  October, beset by everything from soaring energy prices to  relentless violence in Iraq and the increasingly bitter end of  the presidential election campaign."
Business,The US Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has conditionally approved Cingular Wireless #39; \$41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Business,European Union antitrust regulators on Tuesday cleared Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile \$7.7 billion bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,"International Paper Co. on Tuesday said higher prices drove a 13 percent increase in third-quarter operating profit, but the company fell to a loss after taking charges from selling off its Weldwood of Canada Ltd."
Business,"Human Genome Sciences Inc. on Tuesday posted a wider third-quarter loss, hurt by charges from consolidating locations and the retirement of its chairman and chief executive officer."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS (Profile, Products, Articles)) could be facing more rough waters with its \$8.8 billion US Navy contract, as the IT services provider delayed "
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, a global leader in mobile devices has joined forces with mobile media publisher Starcut, to deliver premium content for mobile device consumers."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat Inc. on Saturday warned users of an e-mail scam designed to plant malicious code on users #39; systems. The malicious e-mail poses as a security update from the vendor, a technique "
Sports,Captain Stephen Fleming set two national records on Tuesday as New Zealand took control on the first day of the second test against Bangladesh.
World,Thai security forces have begun large-scale detentions in the predominately-Muslim south of the country following a clash with demonstrators Monday that left more than 80 protesters dead.
World,"Israeli troops withdrew from the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis on Tuesday morning, following a 30-hour operation that left 17 Palestinians dead."
World,Iraq vows to punish culprits behind killing of unarmed new soldiers claimed by Zarqawi #39;s group. BAGHDAD - Iraq said 52 people were killed in the weekend massacre of unarmed new soldiers that was claimed by 
Sports," Diego Maradona left Cuba on Sunday,  interrupting his cocaine addiction therapy to spend Christmas  at home with his family in defiance of his doctor's advice."
World, The pharmaceutical industry is expected to face pressure to curb rising prescription drug costs no matter which candidate wins next week's U.S. presidential election.
Business," U.S. consumers turned more gloomy in October, beset by soaring energy prices, relentless violence in Iraq and the increasingly bitter end of the presidential election campaign."
Business," Continuing job worries drove consumer confidence lower in October for the third consecutive month, a New York based private research group said Tuesday. The decline was steeper than expected."
World, An Iraqi insurgent group said on its Web site Tuesday it had taken 11 Iraqi National Guard soldiers hostage and showed pictures of them in uniform.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams has pulled out of the first ministers meeting, saying Ottawa is reneging on a promise to let his province keep all its resource royalties."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, on  Tuesday said it will stop accepting fees at the heart of a  lawsuit by New York's attorney general accusing the world's  largest insurance broker of rigging prices."
Sports, BASEL (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer pulled out  of the Swiss Indoors tournament Tuesday with a thigh muscle  tear.
World," NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - India gave a cool response  Tuesday to fresh proposals by Pakistan's president to end a  decades-old dispute over Kashmir, saying it expected such ideas  to be discussed in an ongoing dialogue, not in the media."
Sports," SUN CITY, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa's Retief  Goosen claimed his first Sun City Golf Challenge title at the  Gary Player Country Club Sunday after overnight leader Lee  Westwood slumped to an 80."
Business," Lockheed Martin Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LMT.N</A>, the No.  1 U.S. defense contractor, posted a 41 percent jump in  quarterly profit on Tuesday, beating Wall Street forecasts, as  demand climbed for its combat aircraft and information  technology services."
Business," Coach Inc. Tuesday said its net income leaped 60 percent in the latest quarter, as sales and operating margin both improved at the luxury handbag and accessories retailer."
Business,Australian shareholders had two significant excuses for a protest vote as News Corporation sought to shift its domicile from Australia to Delaware.
Business,A slight pullback in oil prices is giving stocks an early-session boost. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 21 points in today #39;s early going.
Business,"US consumers turned more gloomy in October, beset by soaring energy prices, relentless violence in Iraq and the increasingly bitter end of the presidential election campaign."
Business,"Electronic publisher Thomson Corp. (TOC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter profit on Tuesday as revenue rose 9 percent, helped by a string of recent acquisitions."
Business,"The European Commission approved Oracle #39;s proposed \$7.7 billion hostile takeover of rival software company PeopleSoft on Tuesday, knocking down the last competition hurdle to the deal."
Business,"China on Tuesday vehemently protested a US decision to impose a quota on sock imports, warning it might take  quot;further steps quot; under World Trade Organization rules to protect its own rights."
Sci/Tech,"Virginia Tech plans to announce on Tuesday that its System X now operates at 12.25 teraflops, or 12 trillion calculations per second, up from 10."
Sports,Australia batsman Darren Lehmann sustained a hamstring tear on the first day of the third test against India on Tuesday which could sideline him for the rest of the match.
Sports,"It #39;s not often that the Cincinnati Bengals get to flash their skills in front of a national audience. In fact, it had been 12 years since Cincinnati had appeared "
Sports,Unbeaten Inter Milan travel to second-placed Lecce on Wednesday to meet a team who have won each of their three home games this year while also crushing Messina 4-1 in Sicily on Sunday.
World,The US is playing down the significance of a UN letter saying almost 350 metric tons of high explosives went missing from an Iraqi base after the war.
World," Long lines, malfunctioning machines and dueling lawyers could turn next week's U.S. presidential election and its aftermath into a disorderly and even chaotic experience, political analysts said on Tuesday."
Sports, A vanquished Andy Roddick  refused to blame a groin injury for Sunday's loss to Carlos  Moya which handed the Davis Cup to Spain.
Business,"Under the deal, the Federal Communications Commission will require Cingular to sell part of the combined company's operations in 22 markets."
World,"Even as obesity and its consequences are increasingly taxing the health care system, fast food places are serving as hospital cafeterias."
Sci/Tech,"Following a U.S. judge's lead, regulators eliminate final regulatory hurdle to Oracle's hostile takeover bid."
Business,"RUPERT Murdoch has played down the prospect of a big media deal after The News Corporation Ltd completes its historic shift to the US, while reaffirming expectations for 2005 earnings despite a weaker US TV advertising market."
Business,"com October 26, 2004, 7:41 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Business,"The European Union #39;s head office issued a bleak economic report Tuesday, warning that the sharp rise in oil prices will  quot;take its toll quot; on economic growth next year while the euro #39;s renewed climb could threaten crucial exports."
Business,"HOUSTON, Texas, Oct 26 (AFP) - Halliburton, the oil services giant once run by US Vice President Dick Cheney, Tuesday reported a quarterly loss and only meagre pickings from its vast operations in Iraq."
Business,"Regal Entertainment Group, the largest movie theatre owner in the United States, said Tuesday that declining attendance drove down third-quarter profit and revenue year-over-year."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has unveiled a system for hosting, delivering and charging for entertainment and application content for mobile phones, called Preminet."
Sci/Tech,The last chance to see a total lunar eclipse for more than two years comes Wednesday evening for most residents of North America and Western Europe.
Sci/Tech," Wanadoo has signed a deal with U.S. based digital media firm Loudeye  to bring its online music service to subscribers in the Netherlands and Spain, the Internet division of France Telecom  said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker launches its first notebook with 17-inch display, more than two years after the first such laptop hit the market."
Business,"pilot of American Airlines flight 587 caused the November 2001 crash that claimed the lives of 265 people, the staff of the nation's airline safety agency reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Wanadoo has signed a deal with U.S. based  digital media firm Loudeye <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=LOUD.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">LOUD.O</A> to bring its online music  service to subscribers in the Netherlands and Spain, the  Internet division of France Telecom <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=FTE.PA qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">FTE.PA</A> said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Copernic Spins Off Coveo Enterprise Search\\Copernic Technologies Inc. today announced the creation of a new separate company, Coveo Solutions Inc. The company will focus exclusively on providing easy-to-use, powerful and secure enterprise search software to businesses, organizations and government entities.\\The creation of Coveo is in response to overwhelming market demand ..."
Business, High flying oil prices held above  $54 a  barrel on Tuesday as concern lingered over the thin state of  heating oil supplies ahead of the northern winter.
World," Almost 80 Muslims died in  military custody in southern Thailand, suffocated while being  transported in trucks to an army barracks after a violent  demonstration, officials said on Tuesday."
Business,"Not all the time, anyway. <i>Moneyball</i> author Michael Lewis says conventional wisdom creates inefficiencies."
Business,"Halliburton Co., the world #39;s No. 2 oil field services company, posted a quarterly loss today as gains in its energy business were outweighed by \$230 million in charges to fund its asbestos settlement."
Sports,"A seasonlong celebration commemorating 20 years in NASCAR has turned to mourning for car owner Rick Hendrick, whose father died in July and whose brother and only son died Sunday in a private plane crash."
Sports,LONDON: Fuming West Brom manager Gary Megson has branded his side #39;s defending as  quot;pathetic quot; after they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at fellow Premiership newcomers Crystal Palace.
World," US Secretary of State Colin Powell wrapped up a three nation tour of Asia after winning pledges from Japan, China and South Korea to press North Korea to resume stalled talks on its nuclear weapons programs."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, the  world's largest insurance broker, on Tuesday said it will  reform and stop accepting fees that New York's attorney general  said amounted to bid rigging."
World," U.S. troops stepped up pressure on the  rebel held Iraqi city of Falluja on Tuesday, cutting roads and  reinforcing positions around the town as jets criss crossed the  sky ahead of an expected assault."
World,The bodies of some of Mozart's relatives are exhumed for DNA testing to find out if a skull held in Salzburg is the composer's.
World,Israeli settlers gather outside parliament as it prepares to vote on a plan to move them out of the Gaza Strip.
Sports," Pleasantly Perfect is in prime condition  for the defense of his Breeders' Cup Classic crown at Lone Star  Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, on Saturday."
Business,Shareholders in The News Corporation Ltd (publisher of The Australian) voted overwhelmingly to endorse the final act in five decades of expansion: to shift the company #39;s domicile from the South Australian capital to the US state of Delaware.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 26 (newratings.com) - Oracle Corporation (ORCL.NAS) has received the antitrust approval from the European Union, for its hostile \$7."
Business,"The European Commission on Tuesday revised upwards its growth forecast for this year, but cut its prediction for 2005 GDP growth to 2.0 percent, in its regular autumn economic outlook report."
Business,The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday approved Cingular Wireless #39; 41-billion-US dollar acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Business,BRITISH telecoms group Cable and Wireless has agreed to sell its Japanese unit to internet service provider Softbank for 72.4 million (\$178.
Sci/Tech,"Intel is planning to invest heavily in Clearwire, a wireless broadband service provider. The technology at the heart of Clearwire #39;s service comes from its subsidiary NextNet, which makes a plug "
Sci/Tech,Spyware is rife and virus infection commonplace yet many home users reckon they are safe from online threats. An AOL/National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Online Safety Study - conducted by technical experts 
Sci/Tech,Sony has launched two flash memory digital music players that carry the Walkman brand in Europe. The Walkman NW-E99 and NW-E95 take aim at rival Apple #39;s iPod Minis.
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America has reached a \$10 million legal settlement with a Spanish company that briefly offered MP3s online for just pennies a song.
Sports,THE tweaking of a temperamental hamstring could have ended Darren Lehmann #39;s Test career as he and Damien Martyn yesterday pushed Australia towards Indian glory.
Sports,THE opening Test of the Wallabies #39; tour of Europe has been sabotaged by the refusal of English clubs to release players to Scotland #39;s cause in Edinburgh on November 6. Scotland coach Matt Williams is irate 
Sports,"World number one Roger Federer pulled out of the Swiss Indoors tournament on Tuesday with a thigh muscle tear, organisers said. The Swiss is expected to be out for at least 10 days "
Sports,"As the NASCAR community continued to mourn the loss of 10 people who were killed when a Hendrick Motorsports airplane crashed en route to the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, Martinsville president Clay Campbell issued a statement Monday on "
Sports,Hundreds of mourners filed into a church Tuesday to pay final respects to an Emerson College student killed by a pepper-spray pellet fired by police during raucous 
World,"A weakened Yasser Arafat broke his Ramadan fast at the urging of doctors Tuesday and was undergoing more medical tests, aides said."
World,President Pervez Musharraf #39;s radical proposals to bring an end to the long-festering Kashmir dispute with India has taken people on both sides of the border by surprise.
World," DaimlerChrysler AG said Tuesday that it plans to transfer jobs from its automaking plant in Bremen, but said it was not a signal of layoffs to come."
World," Whether as loan guarantees for a shop in Ohio or a grant for a Florida power plant, the Bush administration is showering hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money on toss up states in the presidential election."
Business,The European Commission gives US software giant Oracle the green light for its takeover of US rival Peoplesoft.
Sci/Tech,"Processor could steal spotlight from AMD, Intel's forthcoming dual-core chips."
World,The Parliament is scheduled to vote tonight on the plan of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to remove Israeli settlements.
Business," Coach Inc.  on Tuesday posted a higher than expected quarterly profit and forecast a robust holiday season for sales of its luxury handbags and accessories, sending its shares up as much as 8 percent."
Business," Coach Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COH.N</A> on Tuesday posted a  higher than expected quarterly profit and forecast a robust  holiday season for sales of its luxury handbags and  accessories, sending its shares up as much as 8 percent."
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as gains  in insurance stocks and crude oil prices off recent highs  overshadowed a fall in consumer confidence to a 7 month low.
Business," Six Hollywood studios have settled  charges that they curtailed price competition in the sale of  films to pay television channels in the European Union, the  European Commission announced on Tuesday."
Business," DuPont Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DD.N</A> posted a quarterly  profit on Tuesday but warned that high energy prices will  dampen global economic growth for the rest of the year."
Sci/Tech,"Company will begin selling the Vision Smart Device PPC-6601, a combination cell phone and Pocket PC device with a slide-out keyboard."
Business," Investment manager T. Rowe Price Group  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TROW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TROW.O</A> on Tuesday said its quarterly profit jumped 25  percent on an increase in investment advisory revenue."
Business,The European Union closed antitrust cases Tuesday against six major Hollywood studios after they agreed to drop clauses in contracts with pay television operators that the EU said keeps the price of films artificially high in Europe.
Business," Michael Cherkasky, the new CEO of Marsh  amp; McLennan, was, until recently, known for three things: He tried John Gotti; he  quot;investigated mobsters, quot; he  quot;participated quot; in the trial of the 1993 World Trade Center bombers, he was a prosecutor in the "
Business,"Oracle Corp. won European Union approval for its hostile \$7.7 billion takeover offer for PeopleSoft Inc., removing the last regulatory hurdle to the bid."
Business,"THE Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announced a record increase in full-year profit of almost 20 per cent yesterday. ANZ, the smallest of Australia #39;s big four banks, generated after-tax profit of \$2."
Business,"WASHINGTON : US consumers #39; confidence skidded for the third straight month in October as they fretted over the outlook for jobs, a Conference Board survey showed Tuesday."
Business,"LONDON, October 26 (newratings.com) - The European Commission has reduced its growth forecasts for the Eurozone economy for 2005, saying that the elevated oil prices and a continued rally in the euro would adversely impact the economy next year."
Business,"Credit Suisse First Boston maintained a  quot;neutral quot; rating and \$20 target price on Electronic Data Systems (nyse: EDS - news - people ), saying the decision to delay the third-quarter earnings announcement was disappointing but that the company #39;s core "
Sci/Tech,"  #39;Branded #39; entertainment, life style and sports content will be available as part of Nokia #39;s Preminet Solution, its new end to end mobile content distribution and transaction service for mobile network operators."
Sci/Tech,"Huygens entered orbit around Saturn on June 30th, culminating a seven year, 2.2 billion mile voyage. The craft comprises a US built orbiter, Cassini, and a European built probe, Huygens."
Sci/Tech,"A total eclipse of the Moon will occur overnight Wednesday, an event that can turn Earth #39;s satellite to a colourful shade ranging from deep red to dark brown and sometimes an existential grey."
Sci/Tech,"Activision and id Software have announced today an upcoming expansion for the popular DOOM 3. The expansion, which is named DOOM 3: Resurrection Of Evil and is co-developed by Nerve Software "
Sports,"The withdrawal will be particularly difficult especially for the nonfollowers of the Long-Jawed One, who had lorded it over the season just past."
Sports,"Damien Martyn notched up his second century in as many Tests in an astonishing day that saw Australia score 362 and lose wickets. His innings was typically classy, and liberally dotted with exquisite shots off both spinners and quicker bowlers."
Sports,"Middlesbrough, England (Sports Network) - Middlesbrough midfielder Gaizka Mendieta will miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee Sunday against Portsmouth."
World,The International Agency for Atomic Energy (IAAE ) stressed that hundreds of tons of traditional explosives were missing from the Iraqi military arsenal that used to be under the rule of the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Sci/Tech," Biological weapons that can wipe out whole populations pose one of the biggest threats to the world today yet remain almost completely uncontrolled, the British Medical Association said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel is hoping its investments in WiMax and Clearwire will ultimately pay off. The more demand for wireless computers, the more demand for Intel #39;s microprocessors."
Sci/Tech,The Apple-based System X supercomputer at Virginia Tech has been upgraded to run at 12.25 teraflops. The system placed third on the list of the world #39;s most powerful supercomputers last 
Business,"NEWS Corporation would continue to grow its publishing business in Australia following the company #39;s move to the US, chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch stressed yesterday."
Business,"It looks like only relatively minor administrative tasks stand between the two companies becoming one. By TechWeb News. The European Union has approved Oracle #39;s takeover of PeopleSoft, bringing the deal closer to completion."
Business,"Johnson Controls Inc. reported a 20 percent increase in profit for fiscal 2004, posting net income of \$817.5 million, or \$4.24 per share, compared with \$675."
Business,"Regal Entertainment Group, the country #39;s largest owner of movie theaters, Tuesday said its profit fell 37 percent in the third quarter, as box office receipts slipped."
Sci/Tech,"PalmOne Inc., the world #39;s biggest maker of hand-held computers, unveiled a new model of its popular Treo smartphone, the combined mobile handset, camera and planner that sold more than 600,000 units in a year."
Sci/Tech,"NASA and Orbital Sciences Corp. have postponed today #39;s launch of the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART) spacecraft because the target satellite, Multiple Paths, Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communications "
Sports,  Red Sox Nation is ready to rally behind its team again as the Red Sox take a 2 0 lead to St. Louis tonight in Game 3 of the World Series.
Sports,"Basel, Switzerland (Sports Network) - World No. 1 star Roger Federer was forced to pull out of his hometown Swiss Indoors tennis event after suffering a thigh injury while warming up on Tuesday."
Sports,World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina says she doesn #39;t remember what caused her to fall during a competition this weekend.
Sports,"Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - West Bromwich Albion coach Gary Megson will not re-sign with the club when his contract runs out on June 30, 2005."
Sports,Inter Milan trainer Roberto Mancini is urging his side to keep the pressure on first place Juventus by continuing to turn their fine form into victories.
Sports,Middlesbrough midfielder Gaizka Mendieta will miss the Carling Cup third-round clash with Coventry and the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury.
Sports,"According to a report in the Toronto Sun, Raptors #39; star Vince Carter will miss at least two exhibition games in order to settle a lawsuit."
Sports,"GPWC Holdings, which groups the major Formula One carmakers, has appointed consultants to prepare the ground for the introduction of a rival grand prix series in 2008."
Sports,Berti Vogts was handed a stay of execution when the Scottish Football Association insisted there would be no immediate decision on his future.
World,"TAKBAI, THAILAND - As many as 78 people were crushed in the aftermath of a riot in southern Thailand, officials said on Tuesday. A prominent Thai pathologist told a news conference that most of the victims "
World,"India News: New Delhi, Oct 26 : India Tuesday virtually rejected Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s latest proposal for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute based on a change of status of the region."
Business," U.S. consumers turned gloomier in  October, beset by soaring energy costs, relentless violence in  Iraq, sluggish hiring and an increasingly bitter presidential  campaign."
Sci/Tech,The bodies of some of Mozart's relatives are exhumed for DNA testing to find out if a skull held in Salzburg is the composer's.
Business,"No conditions were placed on the decision by European Union antitrust regulators, which came after a yearlong investigation and scrutiny in the United States."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission voted 5 0 on Tuesday to propose sweeping changes in  how companies offer stock, including eliminating the so called  pre offer ""quiet period"" for very large companies."
Business,"Surface numbers disappoint, but that's as far as Wall Street looks."
World," Yasser Arafat has a large gallstone, a Palestinian hospital official said Tuesday, as the weakened Palestinian leader broke his Ramadan fast and underwent more medical tests at the urging of his doctors."
Sci/Tech," Experts fighting a major locust outbreak plaguing West Africa will use a new technique for fighting the crop devouring insects: attacking the flying swarms with pesticide from aircraft, a U.S. diplomat said Tuesday."
World, Rocker Bruce Springsteen is joining Sen. John Kerry in the final days of his bid to become the nation's boss.
World, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick will give up his post even if President Bush wins the
Sci/Tech,"The tools, part of an upcoming Visual Studio update, is focused on making it easier to create customized Web applications."
Sci/Tech,"The computer maker is expected to announce a deal to offer Novell's SuSE Linux factory-installed on new servers, CNET News.com has learned.\"
World, Sudanese rebels insisted on  Tuesday that the government disarm its militias in Darfur  before they would sign a deal to bring aid to 1.5 million  civilians displaced by violence.
World,"pilot of an airliner which crashed in New York in November 2001 made a fatal error, an inquiry finds."
Business," U.S. consumers turned gloomier in October, beset by soaring energy costs, relentless violence in Iraq, sluggish hiring and an increasingly bitter presidential campaign."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted 5 0 on Tuesday to propose sweeping changes in how companies offer stock, including eliminating the so called pre offer ""quiet period"" for very large companies."
Sci/Tech,"The tools, part of an upcoming Visual Studio update, are focused on making it easier to create customized Web applications."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Tuesday is looking to extend visual modeling of applications in its Visual Studio 2005 platform, with an early release of technology to enable developers to author industry-specific modeling tools."
Sci/Tech," A full fledged Windows XP  computer that's a fraction of the size of a laptop seems like  the answer to the digerati's prayers, but the praise greeting  the OQO Model 01 has been decidedly muted."
Business,Rupert Murdoch #39;s global media conglomerate News Corp. took another step away from its Australian roots Tuesday when shareholders approved a measure to shift its main share listing to the New York Stock Exchange 
Business,"Mittal Steel, the new company to be formed by a merger of British billionaire Lakshmi Mittal #39;s considerable steel holdings with the International Steel Group, will ship about 57 million tons "
Business,"OCTOBER 26, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - As expected, the European Commission announced today that it has ruled that Oracle Corp. can proceed with its hostile acquisition attempt of PeopleSoft Inc."
Business," Woolworths has sealed its position as the country #39;s top liquor retailer with its joint A $1.33 billion ( $1.42 billion) bid for pubs chain ALH, beating rival Coles Myer."
Business,"After clearing Department of Justice and FCC hurdles, Cingular Wireless and AT amp;T Wireless have completed their \$41 billion merger, creating the nation #39;s biggest wireless carrier in terms of subscribers."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp., the largest US long- distance telephone company, agreed to pay \$100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that sought damages of \$2."
Business,"Johnson Controls Inc. on Tuesday said its fourth-quarter profit rose 25 percent, helped by a lower tax rate and decreased miscellaneous net expenses."
Business,"OCTOBER 26, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A little over a year after introducing the first version of Office Live Communications Server, Microsoft Corp."
Business,"Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline, which has co-US headquarters in Philadelphia and Research Triangle Park, has acquired exclusive rights to a potential diabetes treatment in a deal that could be worth more than \$180 million."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) evidently has decided that making a new ally is good way to parry the threat from Google (Nasdaq: GOOG). The company announced yesterday that it is joining 
Sci/Tech,"A lovely full eclipse of the moon is coming Wednesday night, and you might even be able to see it if clouds don #39;t get in the way."
Sci/Tech,The new Walkmans mark Sony #39;s first flash memory foray into the Apple-dominated digital music player market. Users can store up to 23 CDs on the NW-E95 and up to 46 CDs on the NW-E99 using ATRAC3plus compression format.
Sports,"(October 26, 2004) - Barb Babiarz #39;s love affair with the Boston Red Sox began in 1967, the year Carl Yastrzemski led an unsung team to the American League pennant."
Sports," Roger Federer, the world #39;s No. 1 tennis player, pulled out of the Swiss Indoors tournament Tuesday after injuring his left thigh in warm up."
Sports,"Internazionale boss Roberto Mancini has challenged his players not to drop any points between now and next month #39;s game against Juventus, but immediately faces a stiff test when they travel to high-flying Lecce on Wednesday."
World,"Islamic groups in Pakistan are denouncing a new effort by President Pervez Musharraf to resolve the dispute over Kashmir, the BBC reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," A full fledged Windows XP computer that's a fraction of the size of a laptop seems like the answer to the digerati's prayers, but the praise greeting the OQO Model 01 has been decidedly muted."
Business," Shares of Shopping.com <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SHOP.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SHOP.O</A> jumped  as much as 52 percent in their market debut on Tuesday after  the company's initial public offering priced at the top of its  expected range."
World,"When it comes to understanding the president's religious convictions, there appears to be a disconnect between Mr. Bush's personal beliefs and his public policy."
Sci/Tech," Three people on trial for illegally sending junk e mail inundated America Online customers with millions of messages touting penny stocks and ""Internet history erasers,"" a prosecutor said Tuesday during opening statements."
World," Prince Charles left Turkey after touring religious and historic sites in this ancient southeastern city on the last leg of a two day, three stop visit."
Sports," Carlos Moya defeated Andy Roddick 6 2, 7 6 (1), 7 6 (5) on Sunday to win the Davis Cup for Spain, giving the home team an insurmountable 3 1 lead in the best of five final on clay."
Business,Lockheed's third-quarter earnings rose 41 percent behind higher sales of military transport planes and an increase in the company's IT business.
Sci/Tech,"As expected, the European Commission announced Tuesday it has ruled that Oracle Corp. can proceed with its hostile acquisition attempt of PeopleSoft Inc."
Sci/Tech," The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has shut down its online document library, pending a review to determine what potentially sensitive documents should be removed because they might be useful to terrorists, the agency said Tuesday."
World, The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a rare meeting in Nairobi next month to promote a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and southern rebels that the United States says also is crucial to ending the conflict in the Darfur region.
World," KINSHASA, Congo (AP)   Armed combatants have brutally raped tens of  thousands of women, girls and babies in war ravaged Congo, and many are dying ""needlessly"" because the country's health care system is incapable of dealing with the crisis, an international rights group said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Cingular Wireless Corp. announced it had completed a 41 billion dollar takeover of AT and T Wireless after winning final clearance from US regulators.
Sports," Seventh seeded Eleni Daniilidou overcame Jill Craybas of the United States 7 5, 6 1 Tuesday in the first round of the SEAT Open."
Sci/Tech, The European Commission said it had approved unconditionally US business software firm Oracle's hostile takeover of rival PeopleSoft.
Business," Oil Giant BP Plc reported bumper  third quarter profits thanks to high oil prices, but its higher  capital expenditure plans raised some concerns about the size  of future share buybacks."
Business,US insurance broker Marsh   McLennan is set to avoid criminal charges after it announces a wide-ranging reform of the way it does business.
Business,"SYDNEY: Australia #39;s biggest supermarket group, Woolworths Ltd, won a fierce \$A1.33 billion battle for pubs chain ALH yesterday, beating out rival Coles Myer Ltd which conceded defeat."
Business,"US consumers turned gloomier in October, beset by soaring energy costs, relentless violence in Iraq, sluggish hiring and an increasingly bitter presidential campaign."
Business,"BERLIN : Germany and France both support inviting to European Union membership talks at a summit in December in Brussels, Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said."
Business,"Telecommunications giant AT amp;T Corp. said Tuesday that it agreed to pay \$100 million to settle a shareholder class action lawsuit underway in a New Jersey district court, three weeks after the trial began."
Business,"Australian banking group ANZ has watered down its plan to combine the National Bank with the New Zealand arm of ANZ. The ANZ, which bought the National Bank from Britain #39;s Lloyds TSB for "
Business,"Johnson Controls Inc. reported a 24 increase in fiscal fourth quarter earnings today, with the Glendale-based company riding continued strong sales to auto makers."
Sci/Tech," (Oct 26, 2004) NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft will pass only 1,200 km (745 miles) above the surface of Titan today, delivering the most detailed pictures ever taken of the mysterious, methane covered moon."
Sci/Tech,AOL has taken a step back from an earlier stance and agreed to support the Microsoft-backed anti-spam technology Sender ID. The reconsideration followed Microsoft #39;s retooling of the technology 
Sci/Tech,stakes test to determine if a robotic probe can automatically find a satellite and maneuver around it begins today off the California coast.
Sci/Tech,"Russian military satellites will only be launched from the Plesetsk center, in the Arkhangelsk region, said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov."
Sports,"Reverse the Curse ice cream has been the best-selling new flavor in the history of Brigham #39;s, a Boston-area ice-cream chain. Now, the ice cream, which was introduced in the spring, is in danger of becoming obsolete."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy has apologised to Arsenal #39;s Ashley Cole for his Old Trafford horror tackle on Sunday after confirming he will not contest an FA charge of serious foul play.
Sports,West Brom manager Gary Megson announced he will leave the struggling Premiership club at the end of the season when his contract expires.
Sports,"Last year, in Marvin Lewis #39;s first season as an NFL head coach, the Cincinnati Bengals regained respectability by rallying from a 1-4 beginning to win seven of nine games and contend for a playoff spot."
World,Israeli businessman Azam Azam was released Sunday in exchange for six Egyptian students in a new prisoner exchange agreement with Egypt.
Business," Coolbrands International Inc., the  maker of frozen desserts, cut its profit outlook for fiscal  2004 on Tuesday, because of a decision to take a noncash charge  related to stock options."
Business,This is a great operation with virtually no competition. Don't let this one slip by.
Business,"German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, saying the euro #39;s gains against the dollar are worrying, #39; #39; called for changes to European Union budget rules to give governments more leeway on spending."
Sports,WAIT a minute! Just because the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees does not mean the  quot;Curse of the Bambino quot; has ended.
World,French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy meets with counterpart Wolfgang Clement in Berlin on Monday in an attempt to heal the recent rifts in Franco-German industrial relations with plans for a shipbuilding alliance.
World,Controversial Islamic cleric Abu Hamza will appear at the Old Bailey today charged with a string of offences including soliciting murder.
World," Shortly before Apple's special music event on Tuesday featuring Bono and The Edge from U2, the iTunes Music Store was updated with links to allow residents of nine new countries to buy music online. In addition to the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, iTunes now supports Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain."
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell has angered Taiwanese officials and lawmakers by making unusually strong comments denying that the island is an independent nation and suggesting Taiwan should unify with China.
World,"JOHANNESBURG Say  quot;Africa quot; and what comes to mind? The genocide in Darfur, Sudan, or the HIV-AIDS epidemic affecting some 30 million Africans, or the violence in the Ivory Coast, a country once considered an oasis of calm on a calamity-stricken continent?"
World,"Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said on Tuesday ""major neglect"" by U.S.-led forces led to the murder of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents this weekend."
World,"At least 78 people were suffocated or crushed to death after being arrested and packed into police trucks following a riot in southern Thailand over the detentions of Muslims suspected of giving weapons to Islamic separatists, officials said Tuesday."
World,"<p></p><p> By Jude Webber and Kate Kelland</p><p> LIMA/LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran British disc jockey JohnPeel, who championed new music trends like punk on mainstreamradio, has died of a heart attack on holiday in Peru.</p>"
Business,In one of Competition Commissioner Mario Monti #39;s final acts before he retires at the end of the week he has officially approved Oracle #39;s hostile takeover of PeopleSoft.
Business," Consumer confidence in the United States softened for the third straight month in October, the Conference Board said Tuesday."
Business," Barrick Gold Corp., the world #39;s second largest producer of gold, reported slightly lower third quarter earnings due to lower sales and higher costs, partly offset by higher gold prices."
World," Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday ""major neglect"" by U.S. led forces led to the murder of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents this weekend."
Sci/Tech,NASA released one of the best pictures ever made of Saturn #39;s moon Titan as the Cassini spacecraft begins a close-up inspection of the satellite today.
Sci/Tech,"Most consumers have no firewall protection, their antivirus software is outdated, and dozens of spyware programs secretly run on their computers, America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance found."
Sports, Two former members of the New York Yankees who got into a bullpen brawl with a groundskeeper at Fenway Park last year accepted pre trial probation in order to have charges against them dropped in six months.
Sci/Tech," Britney Spears confided that she was taking a break after years of being pushed by ""advisers."" Melissa Etheridge spoke candidly about her breast cancer. They're  are among stars who are bypassing traditional media and using their Web sites to break news both personal and professional."
World,Sudanese rebels insisted on Tuesday that the government disarm its militias in Darfur before they would sign a deal to bring aid to 1.5 million civilians displaced by violence.
World,"French and German business leaders, headed by Cie. de Saint-Gobain SA Chief Executive Jean-Louis Beffa and ThyssenKrupp AG supervisory board chairman Gerhard Cromme, will form a working "
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AT T Corp. <T.N> will pay \$100\million to end a class-action lawsuit by investors who accused\AT T and former Chairman C. Michael Armstrong of lying about\its outlook to boost its share price, the company said on\Tuesday.</p>"
World,Pakistan's National Assembly brings in the death penalty for extreme cases of so-called honour killings.
Sci/Tech,"Celera Genomics Group, a segment of Applera Corp., on Tuesday said its first-quarter loss widened by 25 percent on lower revenue."
Business,  Defense electronics contractor L 3 Communications Holding Inc. #39;s earnings jumped 35 percent in the third quarter on strong sales growth across most of its business lines.
Business," Centerra Gold Inc. reported a sharp increase in quarterly profits compared with a year ago, helped by increased gold sales and better prices."
Business,"Coolbrands International Inc., the maker of frozen desserts, cut its profit outlook for fiscal 2004 on Tuesday, because of a decision to take a noncash charge related to stock options."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp., the largest US long- distance telephone company, agreed to pay \$100 million to settle lawsuit by shareholders who sought \$2."
Business,HOUSTON A flu-like virus has again prompted a delay in the fraud and conspiracy trial of four former Merrill Lynch officials and two former Enron executives.
Business,"Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corp and UK metals broker Credit Lyonnais Rouse today settled their \$1.1bn (600m) action, drawing a line under a rogue trader scandal that shook the world #39;s biggest metals market in the 1990s."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 26, 2004 (MACCENTRAL) - Virginia Tech #39;s all-Mac OS X supercomputer at the university #39;s Terascale Computing Facility made headlines last year when it was determined to be the third-fastest supercomputer in the world."
Sci/Tech,"The Treo 650, which builds on the design of the Treo 600, features a 320 x 320 display, non-volatile memory, and a removable battery together with integrated Bluetooth."
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCOThe tension between enterprise and consumer segments of the wireless market was evident at Monday #39;s keynote addresses here at the CTIA Wireless conference and expo.
Sports,BOSTON Ex-Yankees Jeff Nelson and Karim Garcia will have assault charges against them dropped from the bullpen brawl in last year #39;s American League Championship Series.
World,"SEOUL: South Korea stepped up security along the Demilitarised Zone frontier with North Korea yesterday after a night patrol found a hole cut in the border fence, the South Korean defence ministry said."
Sci/Tech,"Clamshell-style WCDMA phone packs a browser, e-mail software, and two cameras."
Sci/Tech,Three people who allegedly sent America Online customers millions of junk e-mail messages touting penny stocks and other Internet gimmicks went on trial Tuesday in the nation's first such felony case.
Business, U.S. Treasury debt yields held near  seven month lows on Tuesday after a soft reading on U.S.  consumer sentiment added modestly to concerns about the  economy.
Business, The dollar rose on Tuesday after a  downbeat assessment on European growth and a  less dire than expected read on U.S. consumer confidence  encouraged traders to buy back dollars after aggressive  selling.
World,India's Sourav Ganguly may miss the final Test against Australia with a thigh injury.
World,Military planes will drop an estimated one hundred million paper origami cranes on the country #39;s Muslim south. The  quot;peace bombing quot; of the paper birds has been scheduled to coincide with the 
Sci/Tech,"Computer maker evolves from its ""Jurassic"" era with a Linux-based machine. NASA gives it a thumbs-up."
Business,"NEW YORK: The US justice department on Monday said it approved Cingular Wireless \$41bn plan to buy AT amp;T Wireless Services, creating the countrys biggest mobile provider, but it must sell assets to ensure competition."
Business,"AT amp;T Corp. will pay \$100 million to end a class-action lawsuit by investors who accused AT amp;T and former Chairman C. Michael Armstrong of lying about its outlook to boost its share price, the company said on Tuesday."
Business,Three people who allegedly sent America Online customers millions of junk e-mail messages touting penny stocks and other Internet gimmicks went on trial Tuesday in the nation #39;s first such felony case.
Business,"WM Wrigley Jr. Co., which makes chewing gum and other confectionery products, on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit rose 11 percent on strong volume growth in Canada, Russia, Britain and China."
Sci/Tech,Broadband wireless carrier Clearwire and Intel Corp. said they will join forces to develop and deploy WiMAX wireless broadband networks.
Sci/Tech,"Enterprise Sales for BlackBerry is designed to deliver full application functionality, including alerts on hot sales leads, prescriptive analytics, and remote security."
Sports,"  Among the thousands of phrases around sports that you never, ever expect to hear    a list that includes  quot;Speak up, TO, quot;  quot;Bonds cracks me up, quot;  quot;I can #39;t wait for the NHL to start again, quot; and  quot;More WNBA, please quot;    is this one: "
Sports,"WELCOME, North Carolina (Ticker) - Robby Gordon #39;s 2004 season will be his last as a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver for Richard Childress Racing."
World,"In a story headlined  quot;Bombshell for Bush, quot; The Independent calls news that nearly 380 tons of explosives went missing from an Iraqi weapons base after the war  quot;a massive pre-election embarrassment for the Bush administration."
Sci/Tech," Clamshell style WCDMA phone packs a browser, e mail software, and two cameras."
Sci/Tech," US software giant Microsoft said it had decided to attend next year's edition of CeBIT, the world's biggest high tech and computer trade fair, after last month expressing doubts about the usefulness of participating in such events."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, the  world's largest insurance broker, on Tuesday said it will  reform its business practices and stop accepting fees that New  York's attorney general said amounted to bid rigging."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin began a three-day visit to India on Friday, his first in two years, seeking to provide new momentum to an old friendship by expanding business, energy and traditional military ties, the Reuters news agency reports."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt yields held near seven month lows on Tuesday after a soft reading on U.S. consumer sentiment added modestly to concerns about the economy.
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest insurance broker, on Tuesday said it will reform its business practices and stop "
Business, Microsoft Corp. plans a Dec. 1 release for the latest version of its server software that aims to give companies more secure instant messaging and other corporate communications tools.
Business,"Rogers Communications Inc. credited surging earnings at its fast-growth wireless unit and foreign exchange gains for the cable, media and telecom group #39;s third-quarter return to profit Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"STAR CITY, Russia - The newly returned crew of the international space station said Tuesday they had accomplished all the necessary tasks in their six months on the orbiting station, even with a risky, unplanned space walk to replace a bad circuit breaker "
Sci/Tech," Just in time for Halloween comes a new version of the 1960s hit ""Monster Mash""  #151; this time an Internet critique of the Bush administration's environmental policies."
Sports,"The Spaniard has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee ligament injury, which he picked up in the 1-1 draw with Portsmouth on Sunday."
Business, The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission voted 3 2 on Tuesday to adopt a rule that for the  first time will require hedge fund advisers to register with  the agency and submit to SEC examinations.
World,"At least nine people die in Pakistan's South Waziristan region after a shell hits a vehicle, the army says."
World,"Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said today that ""major neglect"" by some of the American-led forces in Iraq led to the execution of 49 Iraqi National Guard trainees."
Sports," Theron Smith scored 16 points Wednesday to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to their second win of the preseason, an 82 74 victory over the Miami Heat."
Sports," Ernie Els has pulled out of this week's  Chrysler Championship in Florida due to a finger injury, the  world number two said on his official Web Site."
Sci/Tech,"Few in the tech world need an introduction to Napster #39;s founder, the college dropout whose revolutionary file-swapping technology shook the foundations of the \$11 billion record industry."
Business," U.S. integrated oil company Marathon  Oil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRO.N</A> on Tuesday reported a fall in quarterly  profit, as hurricanes and disruptions in oil and gas production  outweighed record prices for crude oil."
Sci/Tech,"With new rankings due soon, SGI, IBM and others are jostling for bragging rights. Also: A speedy Mac system gets speedier."
Sci/Tech," For purveyors of pumpkins, there's more to life than orange. While the standard gourd is the staple for jack 'o lanterns, pies and Thanksgiving tables, seed developers and growers have opened their minds to other colors of the rainbow when it comes to pumpkins."
World," No longer neglected, Ohio may determine the next president."
Sci/Tech,Spyware is rife and virus infection commonplace yet many home users reckon they are safe from online threats.\
Business,"Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., a provider of software maintenance services, said Tuesday that third-quarter profit rose 63 percent as sales jumped 58 percent."
Business,The US Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 on Tuesday to adopt a rule that for the first time will require hedge fund advisers to register with the agency and submit to SEC examinations.
Business,Crude oil futures were little changed Tuesday as oil workers in Norway said they will end their four-month strike after the government ordered them back on the job.
Sci/Tech,"Intel dips into its coffers and lends its weight to a wireless broadband service provider. During the CTIA IT  amp; Entertainment conference in San Francisco, Intel and Clearwire announced that they have partnered "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft resurrected its anti-spam Sender ID proposal Monday by making changes to appease some critics, and immediately won over one of its biggest detractors: American Online."
Sci/Tech,"Dell #39;s Inspiron notebook line made its big-screen debut Tuesday with the introduction of a 17-inch display. As expected, the Inspiron 9200, which starts at \$1,699, aims to use more screen real-estate to appeal "
Sci/Tech," Sakfield Holding Company SL, the operator of Spain #39;s Puretunes, has agreed to pay  $10.5 million to settle a copyright suit levelled by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)."
Sports,Gary Megsons stormy four-year reign as West Bromwich Albion manager ended in predictable acrimony tonight when the club announced it had relieved him of his duties with immediate effect.
Sports, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel announced Monday that he has indefinitely suspended starting running back Damien Nash for violating team rules.
World, US President George W. Bush expressed regret over using the word  quot;crusade quot; to describe the  quot;war on terror quot; he launched after the September 11 attacks by Al Qaeda.
Business,"Description: The Justice Department clears the way for Cingular Wireless to acquire AT amp;T Wireless. The deal, worth an estimated \$41 billion, would make Cingular the nation #39;s largest wireless phone company."
Business,"The EU said yesterday it would end sanctions on US imports in about two months, following the repeal by the US of an illegal export subsidy, and warned the US not to extend "
Business,DALLAS Brinker International today says its first-quarter profit fell by more than half from a year earlier. That #39;s despite increased revenues as charges and higher expenses hurt results.
Business, A narrow majority of Securities and Exchange Commission members voted Tuesday to require hedge funds to share more information with the agency.
Business,"WINDSOR, ONT. - A pickup truck loaded with propane tanks and gasoline cans smashed into the Children #39;s Aid Society building in Windsor, Ont."
Business,Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. said Tuesday that Sirius radio will be available as a factory-installed option in the 2006 BMW 3 Series beginning next summer.
Business,"Barrick Gold Corp., the world #39;s second-largest producer of gold, reported slightly lower third-quarter earnings due to lower sales and higher costs, partly offset by higher gold prices."
Sci/Tech,The full moon #39;s face may glow like an orangish-red Halloween pumpkin during an 81-minute total lunar eclipse Wednesday evening.
Sci/Tech," Creators of SpaceShipOne, the rocket plane that completed two manned space flights from a Southern California airport in a competition meant to promote private space travel, will get the  $10 million "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - PalmOne Inc. #39;s long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product."
World,Pakistan indicated that it was willing to go beyond UN resolutions and take  quot;all risks quot; but wanted India to show flexibility.
World,"Immediately after the announcement that portions of the wire fence along the DMZ were cut, foreign broadcasters and newspapers linked it to a possible North Korean spy infiltration and reported South Koreas strengthened security measures."
Business,"The European Commission cut its growth forecast for 2005, saying record oil prices will damp global demand and warned that five of the 12 countries using the euro will post deficits at or above European limits next year."
Business,"  If current government policies stay as they are, emissions of carbon dioxide from energy production activities will grow by about 60 percent between now and 2030, a report released by the International Energy Agency on Tuesday said."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint Corp. announced it will be the first carrier to offer palmOne Inc. #39;s new Treo 650 smart phone. The device, which will retail for \$600, includes phone, e-mail, Web, organizer, MP3 player, digital camera and camcorder capabilities."
Sci/Tech,Tech-savvy giant pandas can now pick up their email or browse the web to find a perfect panda partner thanks to the deployment of a campus-wide broadband and wireless network in China #39;s Wolong Nature Reserve.
Sports,"NAGPUR: After all the cameras had stopped rolling, Sourav Ganguly had one more look at the Nagpur pitch. He tried feeling it and might, just for a moment, have wondered whether all the hue and cry was really worth it."
Sports,"Not too long ago, a coach who was 2-0 against the Georgia Bulldogs would have been able to eat for free at any restaurant in Gainesville, Fla."
Sports, A World Series that has already  produced some odd sights could produce more on Tuesday when  Game Three of the Fall Classic between the Boston Red Sox and  St. Louis Cardinals is played out under a lunar eclipse.
Business,"Petroleum companies repairing hurricane damage to platforms and pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico have increased the flow of oil going to market by about 15,000 barrels per day this week, a federal agency reported."
Business,Fleeting childhood moments can have profound financial consequences.
Sports," The next time the PGA Tour trots out its ""These Guys Are Good"" campaign, it doesn't need to show any spectacular shots, just a bunch of unfamiliar faces."
Business, The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3 2 on Tuesday to adopt a rule that for the first time will require hedge fund advisers to register with the agency and submit to SEC examinations.
Sci/Tech," At a special music event on Tuesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPod Photo, a color iPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities. The device will automatically synchronize music and photos on both Macs and PCs. Apple is shipping the new iPod Photo today for U #36;499 or  #36;599 depending on capacity. Also introduced today is a special iPod U2, a black clad 20GB model coming in mid November for  #36;349. It comes with a red Click Wheel and a custom engraving of U2 band member signatures. More details about both new iPods will be posted shortly."
Sci/Tech," Earthlings are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween."
Sports," BASEL (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says he is  hoping to be fit in time for next month's Tennis Masters Cup,  after pulling out of the Swiss Indoors tournament with a  ruptured thigh muscle."
World," Iraq's U.S. backed government said on  Tuesday that ""major neglect"" by its American led military  allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend."
Sports, Vince Carter will miss the Toronto Raptors' next two preseason games while he fights a lawsuit from a former agent.
Sci/Tech,Novell's SuSE software joins Red Hat as server option. Also: Is AMD in Dell's future?
Business,"International Business Machines Corp., the world #39;s largest provider of computer hardware, said Tuesday that its board authorized up to \$4 billion in additional funds for use in the company #39;s stock repurchase program."
Business,"Sun Microsystems Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to provide Vodafone Group PLC with its entire line of hardware, software and services for its wireless phone network."
Sci/Tech, The theory that Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan has oceans or seas of liquid methane and ethane faced its best test yet Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"AOL said in a statement that its previous decision against Sender ID was made because the first version was not backwards compatible, meaning that  quot;all of the development work AOL and many others "
Sci/Tech,"If you think the country is divided and rancorous about the presidential contest, try polling a few experts about the accuracy and security of electronic voting."
Sports,field drama in a Test that has seen speculation rule over fact continued before the first ball was bowled on Tuesday. The first surprise came when Rahul Dravid walked out for the toss.
Sports,The Atlanta Motor Speedway will pay tribute this weekend to the victims of a plane crash that killed members of a prominent racing family.
Sports,"Buddy Bell knew the question was coming. To his credit, he had an answer ready for the media -- a good one. Bell interviewed for the Phillies vacant managerial position Monday."
World,"A militant Islamic cleric accused by the United States of being a key terror leader in Southeast Asia goes on trial Thursday, charged in the Bali bombings and the JW Marriott hotel attack in Jakarta."
Sci/Tech,The electronics maker begins sales of wireless television set as it emphasizes advances in the boob tube.
World," Raspy voiced British Rock star Rod Stewart kept a 780,000 dollar cash advance made for an abortive concert tour out of  quot;greed and arrogance, quot; a Los Angeles court has been told."
Sci/Tech," Devin Theriot Orr, a member a feisty group of reporter activists called Indymedia, was surprised when two FBI agents showed up at his Seattle law office, saying the visit was a ""courtesy call"" on behalf of Swiss authorities."
World,"A roadside bomb has killed 11 people, including nine Indian soldiers, in the Indian-ruled portion of Kashmir, in one of the deadliest attacks there in recent months."
World, A federal judge Tuesday left it up to the voters to decide on Election Day whether to change the way Colorado distributes its electoral votes for president.
Business,The European Commission today cleared the way for Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. removing one of the deal #39;s few remaining hurdles.
Business,"Special guests on  quot;Radio Playbill quot; Oct. 25-Nov. 7 are Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, the authors and stars of the new Off-Broadway comedy, Jewtopia, which arrived in New York after a record-setting run in Los Angeles."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will release the next version of its instant messaging and presence server, Office Live Communications Server, in December."
Sci/Tech,"Cassini is just now speeding past Titan in her first close approach to Saturn #39;s enigmatic moon. With her instruments pointed at the planet, she cannot communicate with Earth, so Cassini #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - PeopleSoft Inc. today will announce that it #39;s porting the sales force automation module from the latest version of its CRM software to Research In Motion Ltd."
Sports,A World Series that has already produced some odd sights could produce more on Tuesday when Game Three of the Fall Classic between the Boston Red Sox and St.
Sports,Gary Megson has been sacked as the manager of West Bromwich Albion after contract talks stalled and he said that he would leave the club next summer.
Sports,Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson returned to Buckingham Palace - along with the entire squad of the victorious England World Cup team. The 30 players were dressed in tails and waistcoats for their meeting with the Queen.
Sports,Vince Carter will miss the Toronto Raptors #39; next two preseason games while he fights a lawsuit from a former agent. Carter wasn #39;t available for Tuesday night #39;s game at Denver and Wednesday #39;s game at Portland 
Sports,Paula Radcliffe is confident she can overcome the mental scars left from her devastating Olympic performances when she makes her return to competitive racing in less than a fortnight #39;s time.
World,Iraq #39;s US-backed government said on Tuesday that  quot;major neglect quot; by its American-led military allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend.
World, European negotiators resume talks with Iran on Wednesday on a last chance offer of incentives aimed at getting the Tehran regime to stop enriching uranium and avoid the threat of possible U.N. sanctions.
Sports," Paula Radcliffe decided there was only one way to get over the heartbreak of twin failures at the Athens Olympics: race again. She will do that Nov. 7 in the New York City Marathon, less than three months after pulling out of the event in the Summer Games. Radcliffe made the announcement Tuesday, 12 days before the race."
Sci/Tech," At a special music event featuring Bono and The Edge from rock group U2 held on Tuesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPod Photo, a color iPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities. The company also introduced the iPod U2, a special edition of Apple's 20GB player clad in black, equipped with a red Click Wheel and featuring engraved U2 band member signatures. The iPod Photo is available immediately, and Apple expects the iPod U2 to ship in mid November."
Business," STRASBOURG, France/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The European  Commission on Tuesday approved Oracle Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> proposed  \$7.7 billion hostile takeover of rival business software  company PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>, clearing the last antitrust  hurdle to the deal."
Business,DuPont has its third consecutive quarter of higher revenue and earnings.
Business,Can the mutual fund firm do well in a bad environment for financial services?
Business,"NEW YORK, October 26 (newratings.com) - Cingular Wireless has completed its previously announced merger deal with AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc (AWE."
Business,"BRUSSELS (Belgium): The European Union will lift sanctions against the United States now that US President George W. Bush has signed a law reforming corporate tax breaks deemed illegal by the World Trade Organisation, the EU executive commission said "
Business,"Shares of Mace Security International Inc. (MACE.O: Quote, Profile, Research) soared more than 75 percent on Tuesday after the maker of personal defense products said it had developed a new pepper gel to stop attacks."
Sci/Tech,"Intel scratches Craig McCaw #39;s back, while his Clearwire scratches Intel #39;s. In exchange for a  #39;significant #39; investment by Intel Capital, Clearwire has agreed to use Intel silicon products in its deployment of WiMAX networks."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday, the full moon will pass through the Earths shadow, causing a lunar eclipse to be visible throughout the United States."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, CaliforniaOctober 26, 2004Apple today launched a European Union version of its revolutionary iTunes Music Store, giving music fans in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain the same "
Sci/Tech,"Dell has launched the Inspiron 9200, the company #39;s first notebook with a 17-inch wide-aspect screen, providing customers a viewing area 26 percent larger than a 15."
Sports,"Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid for Manchester United isn #39;t over, despite being turned away by the British soccer club #39;s board of directors over concerns that his proposed buyout requires too much debt."
Sports,"Olympic-scarred British runner Paula Radcliffe has announced plans to run in the New York Marathon, The Telegraph said Tuesday. The world record holder made the decision to race in New York Nov."
World," Egyptian state security prosecutors released four members of the banned but normally tolerated Muslim Brotherhood and extended the custody of 52 others, legal sources said."
Sci/Tech, XM Satellite Radio said Tuesday it will sell a portable satellite radio with a built in antenna that can record up to five hours of programming.
Sci/Tech," At Storage Networking World (SNW) in Orlando this week, several storage vendors are adding to their arsenal of products and technologies aimed at IT managers dealing with the explosion of data storage."
Business," Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>  jumped 21 percent on Tuesday, as Wall Street analysts said the  possibility of a near term bankruptcy diminished with the  carrier securing additional financing and intensifying  concession talks with its pilots."
Business," Global advertising titans Omnicom  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OMC.N</A> and WPP <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WPP.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WPP.L</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WPPGY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WPPGY.O</A>on Tuesday reported  third quarter results that outpaced analyst expectations,  sending shares higher on improved confidence in the ad  industry."
Business,The European Commission approved US software company Oracle #39;s 7.7 billion-dollar takeover bid for its American rival in the business software market Peoplesoft on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,Here #39;s one way to jumpstart WiMAX deployment: make a  quot;significant investment quot; in a wireless broadband company that promises to use your technology and products.
Sci/Tech,"Apple today introduced the iPod Photo, The new device holds up to 25,000 digital photos alongside the user #39;s music library and displays them on a high-resolution color screen."
Sci/Tech,Sony #39;s new Walkman NW-E99 and NW-E95 take aim at Apple #39;s iPod Minis. The new Walkmans offer up to 70 hours of battery life -- significantly more than the Mini -- though they have less memory than the market leading mid-range players.
Sports,West Bromwich Albion replaced manager Gary Megson with his assistant Frank Burrows after the English soccer club slipped to 16th in the 20-team Premiership on Saturday following a 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.
Sports,"STOCKHOLM : Andre Agassi returned to Sweden for the first time in a decade and pronounced himself ready to fight to reach the season-ending final as he plays as top seed at the 632,750-euro Stockholm Open."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, UK - As reported by This is London:  quot;Manchester United has revived plans to build a casino next to its Old Trafford ground."
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe decided there was only one way to get over the heartbreak of twin failures at the Athens Olympics: race again. She will do that Nov. 7 in the New York City Marathon, less than three months "
World,"Speaking in the Knesset plenum ahead of Tuesday night #39;s crucial vote on the disengagement plan, NRP Chairman Efit Eitam challenged Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  quot;to do the honorable thing and go home."
Sci/Tech,"New cards provide more memory for cameras, cell phones and other consumer devices.\"
Sci/Tech,"At Storage Networking World (SNW) in Orlando this week, several storage vendors are adding to their arsenal of products and technologies aimed at IT managers dealing with the explosion of data storage."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices inched lower on  Tuesday as an auction of inflation protected debt was met  without too much enthusiasm, although strong interest from  indirect bidders helped dealers cheer up a bit."
World," Investigators probing a fire that crippled the submarine HMCS Chicoutimi this month are focussing on flawed insulation beneath the captain's cabin, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported."
Sci/Tech, America Online (NYSE: AOL) is giving Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) a second chance by agreeing to support the software giant's anti spam technology that it previously had rejected.
Sci/Tech," At a special music event featuring Bono and The Edge from rock group U2 held on Tuesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPod Photo, a color iPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities. The company also introduced the iPod U2, a special edition of Apple's 20GB player clad in black, equipped with a red Click Wheel and featuring engraved U2 band member signatures. The iPod Photo is available immediately, and Apple expects the iPod U2 to ship in mid November."
Sci/Tech, Cingular Wireless is set to receive final approval from the Department of  Justice for its  #36;41 billion purchase of AT T Wireless. One condition the Justice  Department reportedly is going to set is that Cingular must sell off  wireless  airwave assets in 16 24 markets for competitive reasons.
Sci/Tech," With an eye on gaining a stronger foothold in the wireless market, Intel has launched new flash memory software, along with a developer toolset, to speed the design and deployment of applications for next generation multimedia phones."
Sci/Tech," The EU is expected to approve the merger between rivals Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) and PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT), according to sources close to the proceedings."
Sci/Tech, Virginia Tech announced that its Apple based System X supercomputer has been rebuilt for speed and now operates at 12.25 teraflops.
World, The United States on Tuesday dismissed  a U.S. newspaper report that Washington was insisting war  crimes cases linked to the Balkan conflicts should go before  domestic courts instead of the U.N. tribunal in The Hague.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. has hooked  up with Irish rock band U2 to launch the iPod U2 Special  Edition, a black edition of its popular digital music player  that holds up to 5,000 songs."
Sci/Tech,Washington Post staff writer Dan Keating discusses electronic voting with washingtonpost.com tech policy editor Robert MacMillan. He'll also take your questions.
Sci/Tech,eBay Style director Constance White joins Post fashion editor Robin Givhan and host Janet Bennett to discuss  how to find trends and bargains and pull together a wardrobe online.
Business,"United States Steel Corp. saw profits rise in the third quarter, thanks to both strong demand and cost cuts. Pittsburgh-based US Steel on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of \$354 million, or \$2."
Business,"XM Satellite Radio goes after subscribers in their cars, and in their homes, and now it #39;s targeting folks in the gym or just about anywhere."
Sci/Tech," Earthlings are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween. For more than an hour Wednesday night, the moon will be covered entirely by Earth #39;s shadow and resemble a glowing pumpkin."
Sci/Tech,"After dropping support for Microsoft #39;s Sender ID antispam technology last month, AOL announced this week that it #39;s once again supporting the technology, thanks to some changes Microsoft recently made."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat is warning all customers about an email scam which claims to be a Red Hat security update, when in fact its malicious software."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. has hooked up with Irish rock band U2 to launch the iPod U2 Special Edition, a black edition of its popular digital music player that holds up to 5,000 songs."
Sports,Roger Federer has pulled out of his home event in Basle with a left thigh injury. The top-ranked player in the world pulled out of the Davidoff Swiss Indoors tennis tournament after tearing a muscle in his 
Sports,"year agreement calls for a new 5 kilometer race track just south of Cancun #39;s international airport. Construction of the  $70 million track is expected to begin in January, with the first race possibly taking place in October 2006."
World,"HARARE : Zimbabwean immigration officials ordered a fact-finding mission from South Africa #39;s biggest trade union movement to leave after they defied a government ban, the leader of the South African team said."
World, The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to put independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader on the ballot in the battleground state of Ohio.
Business," Johnson Controls Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JCI.N</A>, on  Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 24 percent on growth in  both its automotive interiors and building controls businesses."
Sports," Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo are linked by a dynamic Ryder Cup match in which neither player wanted to lose, even after they had nothing to gain."
Sci/Tech,"Mac maker unveils color screen version of popular iPod music player, in addition to special-edition version in partnership with the rock band U2."
Business,"The European Commission on Tuesday approved Oracle Corp. #39;s (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) proposed \$7.7 billion hostile takeover "
Business,The Federal Communications Commission today conditionally approved the  $41 billion merger of Cingular Wireless LLC and AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Business,"Seven years ago, after Lakshmi Mittal took his fledgling steel group public, he was asked how he could compete in a global industry undergoing huge upheavals."
Business,"Though consumer confidence is on the downslide for the country as a whole, it #39;s flat in the region of which Ohio is a part. For the East North Central region, the Conference Board #39;s consumer confidence index "
Business,"Crude oil futures rose amid speculation that US inventories of heating oil, diesel and gasoline will continue to fall as demand exceeds refinery output."
Business,"Package deal: IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people ) added its 14th board member, Michael L. Eskew, chairman and chief executive of United Parcel Service (nyse: UPS - news - people ), on Tuesday."
Business,"The economy is growing and the war in Iraq is unlikely to short-circuit the recovery, Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., the vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is beating the wireless drum. Its decision this week to throw \$150 million at wireless service venture Clearwire shows that Intel is serious about broadband wireless.
Sci/Tech,"After nearly six months of beta testing, Microsoft #39;s Office Live Communications Server 2005 is ready for prime time. The next iteration of Redmond #39;s enterprise instant messaging product was released to manufacturers "
Sci/Tech,"The iPod Photo carries an entire music and photo library, with a maximum capacity of 60GB. The device holds up to 25,000 digital photos as well as the music library."
Sci/Tech,A Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University supercomputer running processors for Apple Inc. Mac computers now operates at 12.
Sci/Tech,"Dell today launched the InspironTM 9200, the company #39;s first notebook with a 17-inch wide-aspect screen, providing customers a viewing area 26 percent larger than a 15."
Sci/Tech,(CBS) Nearly one third of voters (as many as 45 million people) are expected to cast their ballots electronically in next week #39;s presidential election.
Sports,"Gary Megson dug himself into one almighty hole by announcing his decision to leave at the end of the season, it #39;s a strategy that never works whether it comes from the manager himself or the boardroom."
Sports,"serving Swede Joachim Johansson thumped Chilean Adrian Garcia 6 4 6 2 to reach the second round of the 650,000 euros Stockholm Open tennis tournament on Tuesday."
Sports,Damien Martyn struck his second straight Test century for Australia before India spinner Murali Kartik helped to restrict the tourists to 362-7 on the first day of the third cricket Test at Nagpur.
Sports,"Elizabeth Taylor was involved in better marriages than this. And now, to the delight of most everyone in the Gator Nation, Zook is out, a sad, tragic victim of success."
World," Shortly before Apple's special music event on Tuesday featuring Bono and The Edge from U2, the iTunes Music Store was updated with links to allow residents of nine new European countries to buy music online. In addition to the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, iTunes now supports Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. At long last, Apple also announced plans to bring the iTunes Music Store to Canada in November."
World, The head of Nigeria's main labor union said Tuesday the group would decide over the next 24 hours whether to restart a four day strike that crippled business throughout Africa's most populous nation earlier this month.
World, Sudanese rebels said on Tuesday  that the government must disarm its militias in Darfur before  they would sign a deal to bring aid to 1.5 million civilians  displaced by violence.
World,"Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said that ""major negligence"" by some military forces in Iraq led to the deaths of 49 Iraqi trainees."
Business," Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed  its  $41 billion cash purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A>, creating the biggest U.S. mobile service with more  than 46 million customers."
Business, Oil prices broke above  $55 a barrel on  Tuesday as concern lingered over thin world heating oil  supplies ahead of the northern winter.
World, Revelations that nearly 400 tons of conventional explosives have disappeared in Iraq have experts worrying that other weapons might also be in jeopardy of falling into insurgent or terrorist hands.
World," German automaker BMW will launch a crucial redesign of its mainstay 3 Series in March, the company said Tuesday. The new line is expected to challenge German rival Mercedes and its C Class cars."
Business," U.S. consumers turned gloomier in  October, beset by soaring energy costs, relentless violence in  Iraq, sluggish hiring and an increasingly bitter presidential  campaign."
Sci/Tech," The Canadian government is not doing enough to protect the environment because of a lack of leadership and political will, a senior official said in a scathing report released on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The iPod Photo which features a 65K color display and iPhoto synching ability, the 40GB model is available for US\$499 while the 60GB model sells for US\$599."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 26 - The warning for home computer users is: When you log on, look out. A new study from America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance shows that two-thirds of home computers have no protective firewall and 80 are infected with spyware."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat is reporting that they have been hit with an email security scam. The Raleigh, NC-based company issued a security alert to customers warning of fake emails being sent to users that are purportedly "
Sports,"As a kid, Federer was a ball boy at this tournament, which he #39;s never won. man since 1988 to win three Grand Slam titles in a season."
Sports,"Matt Hasselbeck never performed like this last season. Seattle #39;s defense, slowed by injuries, didn #39;t look so vulnerable through the first three weeks."
World,Iraq #39;s US-backed government said on Tuesday that  quot;major neglect quot; by its American-led allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend.
World,NEW DELHI: India has virtually pricked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s latest trial balloon on Kashmir. Musharraf had on Monday suggested that India and Pakistan could consider the option of identifying 
World,"IRANIAN MPs have submitted a bill which would force the government to resume uranium enrichment, a key process in the nuclear fuel cycle, in defiance of the international community, a deputy said today."
Sports,Hundreds of mourners paid their final respects Tuesday to a college student killed when police fired pepper-spray pellets into a raucous crowd after the Boston Red Sox won the American League pennant.
Business,Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. Chief Executive Michael Cherkasky created a compliance unit and pledged to return money to clients as the world #39;s largest insurance broker moves to settle claims of kickbacks and rigged bids.
Business,"Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed its \$41 billion cash purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. (AWE), creating the biggest US mobile service with more than 46 million customers."
Business,"PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- KB Toys Inc., the toy store chain which sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, announced Tuesday that it will close another 148 to 238 stores."
Business,"Electronic publisher Thomson Corp. (TOC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) will wind down its recent \$1.5 billion buying spree because it needs to successfully integrate "
Sports," Matt Hasselbeck never performed like this last season. Seattle's defense, slowed by injuries, didn't look so vulnerable through the first three weeks."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. rolled out  on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share  photos, a dramatic expansion that takes the popular digital  music player into the multimedia realm, while spurring its  rivalry with Microsoft Corp. and others."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Forbes says Microsoft is A-Rod; Google is Pujols.
Sci/Tech,Wireless networking equipment makers are starting to roll out IPv6-ready gear to meet demand for the new protocol in Asia.
Sci/Tech,The PC maker is eyeing in-home services to go with its new consumer electronics line.
Business,"NEW YORK Marsh  amp; McLennan has a good chance of surviving despite the departure of Jeffrey Greenberg, its chief executive, as long as its outside directors understand that removing Greenberg is not the last but the first change they will have to make."
Business,Standard Chartered has agreed to buy US\$1.5 billion (HK\$11.7 billion) worth of loans from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) to beef up its project finance operation.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Cassini orbiter had its closest encounter with Saturn #39;s smog-shrouded moon, Titan, on Tuesday, but scientists must wait to see their first glimpse of its icy surface."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. has hooked up with Irish rock band U2 to launch the iPod U2 Special Edition, a black edition of its popular digital music player that holds up to 5,000 songs."
Sci/Tech,"Net surfers outside the U.S. interested in U.S. President George Bush's re-election strategy aren't currently able to learn about it from his campaign Web site. Visitors from a number of international locations reported hitting ""access denied"" errors as they tried to reach the site on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. car and truck sales likely slowed  in October from incentive driven, surprisingly strong levels in  September, and Detroit automakers look set to take most of the  fall."
Business," U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, giving  the Dow its best day in four months as battered insurers rose  on confidence a government probe of the industry would end  quickly."
World," A novel by Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic, the top U.N. war crimes fugitive, was a best seller at Belgrade's international book fair, a publisher and former associate said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The Mozilla Foundation, the creators of the open source Firefox browser, has predicted that by the end of 2005, it will have 10 of the browser market. It doesn't take rocket science to realize that's a swing at Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT   News), given the near ubiquity of its Windows operating system and its Internet Explorer browser."
World, Kosovo counted votes for a new parliament on Sunday after an election that exposed Albanian apathy and defiance from the Serb minority in a province taken over by the United Nations five years ago.
World, South Korea joined China on Tuesday in  pressuring Washington to give more concessions to entice North  Korea to resume talks on its nuclear programs but Secretary of  State Colin Powell rebuffed the appeals.
Sci/Tech," Cingular Wireless LLC announced Tuesday that it completed a  $41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc., creating the nation's largest wireless carrier, following approval from two U.S. government agencies."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 26 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices resumed their upward rally to close at above \$55 per barrel today, with a shift in focus back to the potential winter shortfall in the US inventories of heating oil, diesel and gasoline."
Business,The credit policy announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a laudable exercise in caution and restraint. Any analysis would have to take note of several internal as well as external developments.
Business,Hedge fund advisers will have to register with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and submit to examinations under a new rule approved in a 3-2 vote by the market-policing agency on Tuesday.
Business,"A witness testified in a Delaware courtroom Tuesday that the compensation package given to former Walt Disney Co. President Michael Ovitz was unreasonable, Reuters reports."
Business,"Broadcom Corp. on Tuesday announced that Scott McGregor, chief of Philips #39; chip division, will become its new president and CEO."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. rolled out on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share photos, a dramatic expansion that takes the popular digital music player into the multimedia "
Sci/Tech,"The Canadian government is not doing enough to protect the environment because of a lack of leadership and political will, a senior official said in a scathing report released on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Namco Hometek today announced that Taiko: Drum Master has shipped to North American retail outlets and is available starting today for the PlayStation 2. Taiko invites players to learn the art of the traditional Japanese drum through the use of a Taiko 
Sports,The Scottish Football Association postponed a board meeting Tuesday that had been called to discuss the German #39;s future. Scotland has picked up just two points from its first three qualifying games for the 2006 World Cup.
Sports,Australia will consider sending Darren Lehmann home after he hobbled off the VCA Ground with a torn hamstring and uncertain future.
World,Iraq #39;s interim prime minister blamed the US-led coalition Tuesday for  #39; #39;great negligence #39; #39; in the ambush that killed about 50 soldiers 
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unprecedented television appearance in neighboring Ukraine days before presidential elections, endorsing the record of the prime minister, one of two top candidates."
Sci/Tech," Q: I'm thinking of getting a plasma TV, but I've heard the image can ""burn"" into the screen. Is this something I need to be concerned about?"
World, Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai urged southern African countries on Tuesday to put pressure on President Robert Mugabe to conduct free and fair parliamentary elections in March.
Business," Electronic Data Systems on Tuesday  made a voluntary early retirement offer to about 9,200 U.S.  employees as part of its plan to reduce 20,000 jobs over the  next two years and will take a fourth quarter charge."
World, PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's main opposition leader  Morgan Tsvangirai urged southern African countries on Tuesday  to put pressure on President Robert Mugabe to conduct free and  fair parliamentary elections in March.
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin made an  unprecedented television appearance in neighboring Ukraine days  before presidential elections, endorsing the record of the  prime minister, one of two top candidates."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   The United States under George W. Bush has lost its moral leadership and disrespected allies including Canada, ex Democratic candidate Howard Dean said Tuesday."
Business,"Cingular Wireless (Profile, Products, Articles) LLC announced Tuesday that it completed a \$41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
Business,"KB Toys Inc. on Tuesday said that it will close between 141 to 238 underperforming stores by Jan. 31, 2005 -- including possibly three in San Antonio."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems offered voluntary early retirement to about 9,200 US employees who are at least 50 years old, the world #39;s second-largest technology services provider said Tuesday."
Business,"MUMBAI: If you are thinking of buying a new car, you may as well bring forward your decision as interest rates on new car loans are likely to see a 25-50 basis points hike."
Business,"Anthem Inc. (ATH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has received a subpoena from the Connecticut attorney general in connection with the state #39;s probe into insurance broker fees, the health insurer said on Tuesday."
World,"Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf #39;s proposals were made Monday during an address in Islamabad. He said options include giving Kashmir independent status, putting the region under joint "
World,Myanmar #39;s top military general Than Shwe on Monday assured Indian leadership that his country would not allow its territory to be used by anti-India insurgents groups.
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, the  world's largest insurance broker, said on Tuesday it would  reform its business practices and stop accepting fees that New  York's attorney general said amounted to bid rigging."
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service on Tuesday cut the debt ratings for SBC Communications Inc. (SBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and BellSouth Corp."
Business,"LONDON, Oct 26 (AFP) - World oil prices will be driven down over the next two years due to there being enough crude to meet soaring demand, Claude Mandil, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said here Tuesday."
Business," Electronic Data Systems Corp. said Tuesday it would offer early retirement incentives to 9,200 US workers, or 17.4 percent of its domestic work force, and expects to take a  $150 million charge in the fourth quarter to cover the costs."
Business,"Chandigarh, Oct. 25 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India today rubbished reports that 25 and 50 paisa coins have been withdrawn from circulation."
Business,"The board of IBM Corp. has authorized up to \$4 billion in additional funding for its stock buyback program. Armonk, NY-based IBM (NYSE: IBM) says it will repurchase shares on the open market or in private "
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer has launched a new offensive in the digital music business, updating its iPod digital music player with a feature that will allow it to display photos on a color screen and boosting the storage capacity of its top end line."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft also narrowed its patent applications for the underlying technology in an effort to appease open-source critics. By TechWeb.
Sci/Tech,Sky gazers across the country will be treated to an awe-inspiring sight Wednesday evening as the full moon slips into the earth #39;s shadow.
Sports," No visiting team has won at Busch Stadium during this postseason. Then again, no team had ever come back from an 0 3 series deficit in the playoffs, either."
Sports,A student was killed last week as police tried to curb unruly celebrations. Would a World Series win turn violent? By Sara B. Miller  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
Sports,"PATRICK SPRINGS, Va. (BP)--NASCAR has been rocked with the news of a deadly plane crash involving family and friends of Hendrick Motorsports, one of stock-car racings premier competitors."
Sports,"Bayern Munich reined in Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of a double strike from Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro in his first match in a month."
Sports,"Theron Smith scored 16 points Tuesday to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to their second win of the preseason, an 82-74 victory over the Miami Heat."
World," Saying Israel faced a  quot;fateful hour, quot; Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged parliament on Monday to approve his controversial plan to withdraw Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and a small portion of the West Bank."
World,CAIRO MENL -- A Palestinian linked to an Islamic group in the Gaza Strip has been identified as the mastermind of a series of bombings in the Sinai Peninsula that killed 34 people.
Business,"Pittsfield, Mass.-based toy retailer KB Toys Inc., announced today it will close 141 to 238 under-performing stores by Jan. 31, 2005."
Business,"Business India: Mumbai, Oct 26 : Reserve Bank of India today said it will clamp risk containment norms and raise risk weightage for housing and consumer credit to avoid  quot;asset bubble quot; like condition and ensure sustainable growth in credit to these "
Business,"German automaker BMW will launch a crucial redesign of its mainstay 3-Series in March, the company said Tuesday. The new line is expected to challenge German rival Mercedes and its C-Class cars."
Business,"Credit Suisse First Boston expects  quot;good financial results quot; from five cable/multiple systems operators (MSOs), with revenue growth ranging from 10 to 13 and growth in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of 10 to 18."
Sports,Trainer D. Wayne Lukas announced that former Horse of the Year Azeri will be entered in the Breeders #39; Cup Classic instead of the Distaff in Saturday #39;s World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park.
Sports,Claudio Pizarro scored both goals as Bayern Munich defeated Bundesliga leaders VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 and moved within one point of the top on Tuesday night.
World,"PAKISTANI PRESIDENT Pervez Musharraf #39;s Kashmir trial balloon has too many holes to float let alone fly, say observers in New Delhi."
World,LONDON MENL -- The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported that several hundred tons of conventional explosives have gone missing from an Iraqi military facility.
World,"An Iraqi militant group said it had abducted 11 members of the Iraqi National Guard and posted their pictures on its Web site on Tuesday, three days after 49 unarmed army recruits were found dead."
Business,"A day after the resignation of its chairman and chief executive officer, Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. announced on Tuesday it would stop accepting fees that had prompted a lawsuit by New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer."
Sports, Tailback Lydell Ross is back with Ohio State but it is unclear whether he will play Saturday against Penn State.
Sports," Roger Federer pulled out of the Swiss Indoors after hurting his left thigh in a practice session Tuesday, while Taylor Dent and Paradorn Srichaphan exited with upset losses."
Business," U.S. stocks surged on Tuesday, as  battered insurers rose on confidence a probe of the industry  would end quickly, helping blue chips snap a 5 day streak of  losses."
World," Chileans opposed to the Iraq  war have accused President Bush of war crimes in a criminal  complaint lodged on Tuesday, less than a month before he is  scheduled to visit the country."
World,Five suspects were arrested this week in the Oct. 7 bombing of the Taba Hilton. Two remain at large.
World,The European Parliament challenges conservative appointee Rocco Buttiglione.
Sci/Tech,"Apple's Frank Cassanova will talk about QuickTime's stealth infiltration of cell phone networks, but not about a rumored wireless iPod."
Sci/Tech,Apple's music player now has a color screen--and shows photos. Also: U2 edition comes in basic black.
Sci/Tech," U.S. President George Bush could continue his largely hands off, market driven approach to technology issues, while Democratic challenger John Kerry would take a more government focused approach to issues such as encouraging broadband, cybersecurity and spam, said think tank pundits on both sides of the debate."
Business,"European Union antitrust regulators have cleared Oracle Corp #39;s hostile \$US7.7 billion (\$A10.31 billion) bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc, removing one of the last major hurdles to the contested merger."
Business,"Toy retailer KB Toys Inc. announced Tuesday that it will close 141 to 238 underperforming stores by Jan. 31, 2005. The company #39;s store at Crabtree Valley Mall on Glenwood Avenue is one of the locations KB Toys says it is considering closing."
Business,"PLANO, Texas Electronic Data Systems today announced it will offer early retirement incentives to about 92-hundred workers. That #39;s just over 17 percent of the domestic work force of Plano-based EDS."
Business, A pickup in the US insurance sector sent stock markets higher Tuesday afternoon however continued volatility in oil prices kept many investors from making large bets.
Sci/Tech, The US European spacecraft Cassini hurtled Tuesday toward its closest encounter yet with Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! and Adobe announced an agreement that will make HTML and PDF seem a more similar browsing experience. In the process, it should drive more traffic to Yahoo!"
Sci/Tech,"As if being the fastest university supercomputer wasn #39;t enough, Virginia Tech #39;s Power Mac G5-based machine just got an upgrade to make it even faster."
Sci/Tech,"Apparently, some two thirds of home users think they are safe from online threats, but 20 percent of home computers are infected by a virus, and 80 percent have problems with spyware and adware."
Sci/Tech,"Canada is falling behind as an environmental leader because of lack of government leadership, Canada #39;s environment commissioner said Tuesday in an annual report."
Sci/Tech,"VANCOUVER, British Columbia --(Business Wire)-- Oct. 26, 2004 -- Borland Together Products to Support  quot;Software Factories, quot; an Emerging Industry Approach to Making Software Development More Efficient and Predictable."
Sci/Tech,This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.
Sports,"Grand Prairie, TX (Sports Network) - Former Horse of the Year Azeri will run against the boys Saturday in the Breeders #39; Cup Classic."
Sports,Pizza was off the menu at Gresty Road so Manchester United tucked into the Crewe defence instead as they breezed through their Carling Cup encounter with a 3-0 win.
Sports,"After five double-digit victories in which they never trailed in the second half, the Eagles needed overtime to beat the Cleveland Browns 34-31 on Sunday."
Sci/Tech, The shares of e commerce comparison site Shopping.com Ltd. surged 60 percent in their stock market debut Tuesday amid signs investors may have renewed affection for Internet companies.
World,"Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, right, bows to evacuees at the gymnasium of the Ote High School, one of the evacuation centers, in Nagaoka, northwest of Tokyo Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004."
Sci/Tech, British telecommunications company Cable  amp; Wireless PLC is selling its Japanese business to Tokyo based broadband services provider Softbank Corp. for 12.3 billion yen ( #36;115 million).
Sports," Ivo Karlovic pounded 11 aces Tuesday and knocked off second seeded Dominik Hrbaty 7 6 (5), 5 7, 6 4 in the first round of the St. Petersburg Open."
World, Voters can be forgiven for assuming the courts may once again settle the presidential election.
World," NEWS: The AP's Freedom of Information lawsuits have uncovered new documents regarding President Bush's service in the Air National Guard. Some of the files conflict with some of the harshest attacks against Bush, but many questions remain unanswered."
Sci/Tech, NASA released one of the best pictures ever made of Saturn's moon Titan as the Cassini spacecraft begins a close up inspection of the satellite today. Cassini is making the nearest flyby ever of the smog shrouded moon.
Sci/Tech," Newly discovered galactic highways cut across the Milky Way at odd angles, bringing stars through the neighborhood of our solar system."
Sports,A dazzling century from Vikram Solanki ensured that England moved into an unassailable 3-0 lead in their four-match series against Zimbabwe and allowed Michael Vaughan #39;s side to maintain their 100 per cent record in southern Africa.
Sci/Tech,"The iPod U2 Special Edition, part of a partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group to create innovative new products together for the new digital music era, holds up to 5,000 songs and features a gorgeous black enclosure with a red Click Wheel and custom engraving of U2 band member signatures. Oct 26"
Sci/Tech,"A European Union version of Apple #146;s iTunes Music Store gives music fans in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain the same innovative features and breakthrough price of  #8364;0.99 per song that have made iTunes the number one online music service in the world. Apple will launch the iTunes Music Store in Canada in November. Oct 26"
Sci/Tech,"iPod Photo, newest member of the iPod family, holds up to 25,000 digital photos alongside your music library and displays them on its stunning high-resolution color screen. iPod Photo, which lets you combine your music and your favorite photos to create magical slideshows on your iPod, features TV-out for sharing your slideshows on big screen televisions and projectors. iPod Photo comes in 40GB or 60GB models. Oct 26"
Business,"Michael Ovitz, Walt Disney Co.'s former president, testified Tuesday that he was undercut a number of times by Disney Chief Executive Michael Eisner as he tried to expand the entertainment giant's business."
Business," Electronic Data Systems  on Tuesday  made a voluntary early retirement offer to about 9,200 U.S.  employees as part of its plan to reduce up to 20,000 jobs over  the next two years to cut its costs."
Sports, Michigan State coach John L. Smith sat in his office last week contemplating football  #151; and life.
Business,"Online letter jackets. Choose your colors and options. Then let us custom letter your jacket, making it the proud reminder of awards your hard work deserved."
Business,"  Russia will need more than  $900 billion of investment as well as sweeping price reforms if the country is to continue raising oil and gas production over the next 25 years, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday."
Business,"Toy retailer KB Toys Inc. will close 141 to 238 underperforming stores by Jan. 31, 2005, possibly including its store in Citrus Heights."
Business,"Keep on moving on. Just one month after his abrupt departure from the chip unit at Phillips Electronics (nyse: PHG - news - people ), Scott McGregor will be moving from the Netherlands back to the US to fill "
Business,"UTStarcom Inc. on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit plummeted, but beat Wall Street expectations. The networking products company reported earnings of \$5 million, or 4 cents per share, down from \$59."
World,PM-designate Omar Karameh forms a new 30-member cabinet which includes women for the first time.
Sci/Tech,"After running into opposition to its Sender ID antispam plan, Microsoft has revised and resubmitted it to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) for consideration, according to a company spokesperson."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 26, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. is continuing its efforts to tap the enterprise-level development market with the announcement of a new framework and tool for Visual Studio Team System to "
Sports,With two reputations on the linehis teams and his ownChad got the best of Champ and turned the Bengals into a prime-time success.
World,: Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi today said major neglect by US-led forces led to the murder of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents this weekend.
Sci/Tech,"Steganography is the science of hiding one message inside another message - hiding in plain sight, so to speak.  Think of steganography as the soft-spoken yet elegant sister of cryptography. Where cryptography scrambles a message to prevent unauthorized people from reading it, steganography opts instead to hide the message in such a way that it is not obvious that there is anything there to see.  Read on for a description of steganography, with examples."
Sci/Tech,"The new Xandros Desktop Management Server software gives IT administrators the tools needed to roll out, configure and maintain mass deployments of Linux-equipped PCs."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. Bancorp will use VeriSign's Unified Authentication service to validate and secure interactions with commercial banking customers, providing them with a secure USB token they must use when accessing services online."
Sci/Tech,"Following approval from two U.S. government agencies, Cingular Wireless LLC has completed the \$41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc., creating the nation's largest wireless carrier."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is continuing its push into the enterprise-level development market with a new framework and tool for Visual Studio Team System.
Sci/Tech,"Web surfers in London, Paris, Oslo and Taipei encountered a ""403 Forbidden"" access-denied error page when they tried to contact Bush's Web site."
Sci/Tech,The European Commission concluded that there's insufficient evidence that the takeover would cause competitive harm in the business software sector.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft plans to sell two different versions of the new Live Communications Server with the 2005 version release: a Standard Edition and an Enterprise Edition designed for large corporations.
Sci/Tech,Intel is working on a device management technology that could allow IT departments to use existing management software to bring a slew of wireless devices under the IT department umbrella.
Sci/Tech,The Electronic Data Systems contract to manage the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Intranet has been plagued by problems and earlier this year prompted an inquiry from the SEC.
Sci/Tech," U.S. wireless operators have created a plan for MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) interoperability across networks, the Cellular Telecommunications   Internet Association (CTIA) announced Tuesday."
Sports, Jim Fregosi fell two wins short of leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series championship 11 years ago.
World," Ingersoll Rand Co. on Thursday said third quarter profit jumped 54 percent, as revenue increased and the company sold assets as part of its transformation into a diversified industrial company."
World, Israeli military police on Tuesday  arrested a commander accused by comrades of riddling the body  of a Palestinian schoolgirl with bullets after fellow soldiers  killed her.
World, Cubans rushed to change dollars into  local pesos on Tuesday as President Fidel Castro's communist  government prepared to pull the U.S. currency from circulation  more than a decade after it was legalized here.
Business," Investment banks are in the midst of the annual fight for bragging rights as the biggest dealmakers of the year, but this time the rankings    a key factor in winning new business    are under intense scrutiny."
Sports," That was no mirage, it was the supposedly unbeatable Champ Bailey getting beaten  #151; again and again and again."
Business,"The Department of Justice (DoJ) today announced that it would approve Cingular #39;s \$41 billion dollar acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless , provided the mobile carrier sells assets, such as spectrum and customer contracts, in 11 states."
Business,"US stocks surged on Tuesday, as battered insurers rose on confidence a probe of the industry would end quickly, helping blue chips snap a 5-day streak of losses."
Business,"Aircraft brake and landing gear maker Goodrich Corp. (GR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted higher quarterly sales and earnings and raised its full-year forecasts as an improving "
Sci/Tech,"Just when it seemed like the competition was encroaching on the iPod #39;s turf, Apple has broken away from the pack with a new and improved version of its hugely popular portable media player."
Sci/Tech,People gazing at the night sky from North and South America to Europe and western Africa will be able to see a total lunar eclipse - if the local weather cooperates.
World,"New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri has said Pakistan was ready to move away from its position on United Nations resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir provided India also agreed to do so."
World,"KYIV. Oct 26 (Interfax) - The Russian-Ukrainian treaty that permits the Russian Black Sea Fleet to have its base in Ukraine until 2012  quot;fully conforms to the constitution and laws of Ukraine, quot; Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday."
World,"YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived in Seoul on Monday, beginning the final leg of a three-nation swing meant to shore up support in the dispute over North Koreas nuclear ambitions."
Business,"The new junior member of the Hummer family, dubbed H3, is seen as critical to the survival of a brand that has been treading water this year."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. rolled out  on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share  photos, a dramatic expansion that takes the most popular  digital music player squarely into the multimedia realm, while  spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp. and others."
Sci/Tech," A full fledged Windows XP  computer that's a fraction of the size of a laptop seems like  the answer to the digerati's prayers, but the praise greeting  the OQO Model 01 has been decidedly muted."
Sports," Dick Vermeil would prefer not to hear the ""R"" word  #151; you know, ""revenge""  #151; tossed around Arrowhead Stadium this week."
World, Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Ukraine Tuesday for a live television appearance praising the Russian backed candidate despite criticism that he was seeking to pressure voters ahead of weekend presidential elections in the former Sovier republic.
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Apple has teamed with U2 to create a customized iPod pre-loaded with every one of the Irish rock act #39;s studio albums."
Sports, Former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn had open heart surgery this week.
Sports,Jerry Bailey greeted the shift of the champion mare Azeri to the \$4 million Breeders #39; Cup Classic as a double shot of good news.
Sports,Here #39;s an obvious word of advice to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley as he kicks off another search for the Gators football coach: Get Steve Spurrier on board.
Sports," Roger Federer pulled out of the Swiss Indoors after hurting his left thigh in a practice session Tuesday, while Taylor Dent and Paradorn Srichaphan exited with upset losses."
World," The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Tuesday to put independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader on the ballot in the key battleground state of Ohio, handing him his third setback in the past month."
World," French peacekeeping troops exchanged  fire with gunmen who attacked them as they traveled in a convoy  of armored vehicles in northern Ivory Coast on Tuesday, a  French army spokesman said."
Sci/Tech,Lexmark suffers a setback in its fight to keep third-party ink cartridges off store shelves.
World," Having all but lost the political battle, Jewish settlers said Tuesday they are still confident they can block an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip with faith and defiance."
Sports," Tommy Tuberville would be shocked if a Southeastern Conference team went undefeated, won the league title game and failed to get a shot at the national title."
Sports, A World Series that has already  produced some odd sights could produce more on Tuesday when  Game Three of the Fall Classic between the Boston Red Sox and  St. Louis Cardinals is played out on the eve of a lunar  eclipse.
Sci/Tech, A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck a blow against Lexmark International Inc.'s attempt to protect its share of the lucrative market for refill printer cartridges.
Sci/Tech,"The notebook comes with a 17-inch screen, the company's first at that size."
Business,"HOUSTON, OCTOBER26: Hallburton Co. swung to a loss in the third quarter due to \$230 million in charges to pay for a settlement of asbestos claims."
Business,World #39;s No.1 retailer makes half-million dollar contribution to help defeat a state ballot measure. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Business,"MUMBAI, OCTOBER 26: Government bonds fell across the board, mainly in the short to medium tenures on a knee-jerk reaction to the raising of the inflation estimate to 6.5 per cent and a 0.25 per cent hike in the repo rate to 4.75 per cent by the Reserve "
Sci/Tech," To all of the Wall Street naysayers, the talking heads and the bearish doubters, Cyndi Mackell and her 120 shares of Google Inc. have something to say."
Sci/Tech,Baseball fans wanting to take their minds off a playoff not involving the Yankees can still find an October classic in the sky. The last total lunar eclipse in North America until March 2007 
Sports,Aston Villa lost 3-1 to second division Burnley in the League Cup third round on Tuesday as the top Premier League clubs made their first appearance in this season #39;s competition.
Sports,"Ask the Pittsburgh Steelers about the New England Patriots #39; NFL record 21-game winning streak, and it #39;s likely they will turn the question around."
World,"PATTANI, THAILAND, OCTOBER 26 : Almost 80 people died in military custody in southern Thailand, suffocated while being transported in trucks to Army barracks after a violent demonstration by Muslims, officials said on Tuesday."
World," The UN Security Council voted on Tuesday to hold a rare meeting in Africa next month to try to focus international attention on the Sudan, site of Africa's longest running civil war."
Business,"Family matters made public: As eager cousins wait for a slice of the \$15 billion cake that is the Pritzker Empire, Circuit Court Judge David Donnersberger has ruled that the case will be conducted in open court."
Sci/Tech,"It may be a small, \$149 step, but Apple Computer #39;s introduction of a U2  quot;digital box set quot;--a downloadable compilation of every song the band has ever recorded--could portend a shift in online-music pricing."
Sci/Tech,"  The NASA spacecraft Cassini, which is carrying a European Space Agency probe, cut off communications with controllers on Monday as it prepared to peer beneath a veil of smog shrouding Saturn #39;s moon, Titan."
Sci/Tech,"ONLY two days after returning from a six-month space expedition, US astronaut Michael Fincke said that he was ready to return to orbit with his Russian colleagues."
Sci/Tech," Last november, Virginia Tech #39;s Mac based System X was ranked as the third fastest computer on the planet. The rebuilt Mac has since,  quot;squeezed out a few more teraflops, but it probably won "
Sci/Tech,"IBM today introduced a security service that offers a concise, monthly global-network threat report designed to help organizations assess security needs and vulnerabilities from a business perspective."
Sci/Tech," Canada #39;s reputation as an environmental leader is slipping because most federal departments aren #39;t paying attention to the impact of their policies, says a report released on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 26, 2004 (NETWORK WORLD) - Installing and configuring storage-area network technology has gotten simpler as companies such as Dell Inc."
Sci/Tech,Dell #39;s Inspiron 1000 is their latest budget oriented notebook that can provide an excellent value for those willing to shop Dell #39;s site for offers.
Sports,"Nagpur: Barely a few minutes after stumps were drawn on the opening day, John Buchanan and Adam Gilchrist walked up to have a first-hand look at the wicket."
World,DUBAI : The Islamic militant group of Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi said in a video shown on the Internet it had taken a Japanese citizen hostage in Iraq and threatened to execute him if Tokyo does not withdraw its troops from Iraq in 48 hours.
Business, Hedge fund advisers will have to  register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and  submit to examinations under a new rule approved on Tuesday in  a 3 2 vote by the market policing agency.
Business," ATA Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ATAH.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ATAH.O</A>, parent  of struggling low cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed  for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and  soaring fuel prices drained it of cash."
Sci/Tech,"MOFFETT FIELD, CALIFORNIA - The space race may be over, but engineers at NASA's (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's) Ames Research Center Tuesday staked their claim in another type of challenge: the never-ending contest to build the world's fastest supercomputer. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NASA supercomputing facility in Moffett Field, California, the U.S. space agency unveiled its 10,240-processor Linux-based supercomputer, named Columbia, and cited benchmark numbers that show it performing faster than any other system."
Sports, The decision to fire Florida coach Ron Zook was welcomed by Gator fans around the country. It didn't get the same reception in the locker room.
World,"Sydney, Oct. 27. (Guardian News Service): Six descendants of the original mutineers on the Bounty were found guilty on Monday of 32 sexual assault offences in one of the last and remotest outposts of the British empire."
World, WINNIPEG (CP)   Winnipeg police have arrested 35 alleged members and associates of a gang with close ties to the Hells Angels in a raid they believe will put a significant dent in the group's drug operation.
Sci/Tech,The company teams up with Sun Microsystems to bring its e-mail application to Java-enabled cell phones.
Sci/Tech," In a move that could upstage the dual core processor plans of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and Intel Corp., Via Technologies Inc. is developing a twin core x86 processor that is likely to hit the market by June 2005, a company executive confirmed Tuesday."
Business,"Echoing the Justice Department #39;s consent Monday, the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday granted approval of the \$41 billion buyout under the condition that Cingular divest itself of some network assets."
Business,PeopleSoft said it would review a ruling by the European Union that gave Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid the green light and stood by its position that the offer undervalues the company.
Business,"AirTran Holdings Inc. (AAI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , parent of AirTran Airways, on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay \$87.5 million for certain gates and slots of bankrupt ATA "
Business,"Questar Corp. on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit rose 29 percent on oil and gas production and gas gathering, and increased its full-year outlook."
Business," Consumer confidence is at a standstill one week before the presidential election, unchanged from last week and hovering near its all time average, according to a poll released Tuesday."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission passed rules Tuesday that will require most hedge fund advisers to register with the government within two years, firming up oversight on an industry that has been linked to several high-profile financial blowups."
Business,"According to preliminary data, the December futures contract closed 63 cents higher at \$55.17, matching the previous record high, in regular floor trading on the Nymex."
Sci/Tech,"  At a special music event featuring Bono and The Edge from rock group U2 held here this week, Apple Computer took the wraps off the IPod Photo, a color IPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities."
Sci/Tech," In the quest to frustrate roommates, parents, friends, neighbors, and pretty much everyone within audio range, Namco is releasing Taiko Drum Master in the States."
Sci/Tech,Storage powerhouses Hewlett-Packard Co. and QLogic Corp. have created an easy-to-use SAN-in-a-box product targeted at small and midsize businesses.
Sports,"KEVIN KEEGAN is to apologise for his abuse of Steve Dunn, the referee, in the wake of his Manchester City team #39;s 4-3 defeat away to Newcastle United on Sunday."
Sports,"seeded Joachim Johansson of Sweden easily beat Adrian Garcia of Chile 6 4, 6 2 Tuesday to reach the Stockholm Open #39;s second round without facing a break point."
World, Japan's government said it was trying to confirm news reports that the Islamic militant group of Abu Mussab al Zarqawi had taken a Japanese citizen hostage in Iraq and threatened to behead him.
World,"THE Israeli parliament approved last night the controversial plan of Ariel Sharon, the Prime Minister, to withdraw all Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and four isolated settlements in the West Bank."
World,"PAKISTAN has said for the first time that it is willing to pursue a negotiated settlement over the disputed territory of Kashmir, calling for independence or joint sovereignty with India."
World,"LEONID KUCHMA, the Ukrainian President, cancelled a visit to Poland at the last minute and appealed for calm yesterday because of mounting tension in the week before an election to choose his successor."
World,"When available, the raw script from this video story is presented below. Please note that these scripts come directly from our TV newsroom system and are not edited for web reading."
Business," Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed  its  $41 billion cash purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWE.N</A>, creating the biggest U.S. mobile telecom service with  more than 46 million customers."
Business," Stocks may come under pressure this week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in the dollar will also be closely watched."
Sports," Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will have hip surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss four to six weeks, further depleting the team's front court."
Sci/Tech," Linux desktop vendor Xandros Inc. on Tuesday announced the availability of its new Xandros Desktop Management Server (xDMS) application, which gives IT administrators the tools to roll out, configure and maintain mass deployments of Linux equipped PCs."
Sci/Tech,Defendant says powerhouse printer firm is invoking Digital Millennium Copyright Act to force consumers to buy its cartridges.
Business,"SOARING global energy demand will leave the West increasingly in thrall to the Middle East, the worlds energy watchdog said yesterday."
Business,"News Corp. #39;s shift will improve trading liquidity and give better access to US capital markets. The company, which already has a secondary listing in London, will also seek a listing on the Australian Stock "
Sci/Tech,"  Apple Computer (Quote, Chart) unveiled a batch of new iPods, iTunes software and promos designed to keep it atop the heap of digital music players."
Sci/Tech," The full moon may turn a deep, reddish orange on Wednesday night, astronomers say. If skies are clear, people can expect to see the colour change as the Earth #39;s shadow falls over the face of the moon in a total lunar eclipse."
Sports,"GARY MEGSON has termed West Bromwich Albion the most political football club Ive ever known and the job description is likely to gloss over the fractured dressing-room, boardroom "
Sports,David O #39;Leary said Aston Villa #39;s performance in their Carling Cup exit to Burnley was the worst he had overseen as manager.
World,"With his inauguration to a five-year term a month away, the US-backed Karzai already is under pressure to ditch his coalition with powerful warlords and tackle a booming narcotics industry that has become a major economic force in one of the world #39;s "
Business,"A pay cut deal between Delta Air Lines and its pilots union didn #39;t materialize Tuesday, though investors apparently think the airline #39;s chances of sidestepping bankruptcy are improving."
Business,"AT amp;T, the largest US long-distance telephone company, agreed Tuesday to pay \$100 million to settle a lawsuit by shareholders who said the company lied about its financial health."
Business,"In a closely watched case involving the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a federal court has ruled that a small North Carolina company can continue selling a chip that makes it possible to use refilled toner cartridges in Lexmark printers."
Business,CHICAGO A judge in Chicago has ruled that the Pritzker family #39;s plan to carve up its estimated 15-(B)billion-dollar empire will be conducted in open court.
Sports,"While investigators look for clues in regards to Sundays fatal plane crash, NASCAR fans and Hendrick Motorsports personnel are trying to get back to normalcy."
World,A group led by Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said it would behead a member of Japan #39;s forces it had captured in Iraq if the Japanese government did not withdraw its forces from the country within 48 hours.
World,IRAQ #39;S interim Prime Minister yesterday delivered another blow to President Bush just a week before the US election when he blamed American-led forces for 
Business, U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans on  Tuesday brushed off financial market concerns about America's  massive trade deficit and stressed that a recent sharp uptick  was fueled in part by surging energy prices.
Business," ATA Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ATAH.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ATAH.O</A>, parent of  struggling low cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed for  Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and soaring  fuel prices drained it of cash."
World," Nigeria's umbrella union body, the  Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said late on Tuesday it would  give the government until Sunday to reverse a 20 percent hike  in domestic fuel prices or it would call a general strike."
Business,"SHAREHOLDERS in The News Corporation, parent company of The Times, voted yesterday by more than nine to one to shift the companys legal headquarters and primary listing from Australia to the United States."
Business,: Crude oil futures fell today as workers in Norway conceded to Government demands to end a strike that could have threatened exports from the world #39;s third-largest supplier.
Business,"based F5 Networks Inc. said net profit in its fiscal fourth quarter was  $15.8 million, or 43 per diluted share, compared with  $1."
Business,"Worries about job prospects sent consumer confidence in the United States to a seven-month low in October, its third consecutive monthly decline."
Business,"Cardinal Health Inc., the second-largest distributor of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies in the United States, said Tuesday that earnings for its fourth-quarter ended June 30, increased 11 percent year-over-year."
Business,"HOUSTON Halliburton, the oil services company once run by Dick Cheney, the US vice president, reported on Tuesday a quarterly loss and only meager pickings from its vast operations in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif. Scientists are about to get their closest-ever look at Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan, a kind of planet-wannabe, and the only moon with an atmosphere."
Sci/Tech,Think you #39;ve got rhythm? Test out your skill with TAIKO: Drum Master a new game for the whole family! Attach the miniature Japanese drum controller to your PS2 and you #39;re ready to drum to the music.
Sci/Tech,"IBM said that it saw 997 Internet attacks in September directed at networks that the company monitors, a 27 percent increase from July and August."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft released on Tuesday a preview version of new tools intended to make it easier for companies to create custom Web applications.
Sci/Tech,Dell has released the new Inspiron 9200 that replaces the Inspiron 9100 as Dell #39;s desktop replacment style notebook. The 9200 features a 17 quot; UltraSharp Wide Screen with either an XGA or UXGA resolution display.
Sports," After losing the first two games to the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals try to make the World Series competitive by winning Tuesday night #39;s Game 3 at home."
Sports,Peruvian forward Claudio Pizarro returned after a three-game injury absence with two goals Tuesday to lead Bayern Munich to a 2-0 win over Bundesliga leader VfL Wolfsburg.
Sports,"Gary Megson was dismissed as West Bromwich Albion manager on Tuesday, just hours after saying he would quit at the end of the season, Britain #39;s Press Association reported."
Sports,  Paula Radcliffe decided there was only one way to get over the heartbreak of twin failures at the Athens Olympics: race again.
Sports,"Hendrie then had another shot from distance after 25 minutes, this time with his left foot, but again it drifted wide. Solano finally found accuracy with his crosses a minute later and floated a ball to the "
Sci/Tech,"Take an entrepreneur, add an interesting fact #151;that coffee grounds release more heat than wood when burned #151;and what do you get? An environmentally friendly fireplace log made from reused buzz beans."
Sci/Tech,"It's easy to cut costs by using less energy in your home, says <I>This Old House</I> TV personality Tom Silva. The long-time contractor shares tips on how you can do it."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are getting to the root of the matter, compiling a fungus ""tree of life"" that could have health benefits for humans."
World," French troops traded fire with gunmen  who attacked them in northern Ivory Coast on Tuesday, the  French army said    the latest challenge to peacekeepers  shoring up a peace deal in the divided West African country."
Sci/Tech,"Silicon Graphics plans to announce a new Linux computer Nov. 1, a machine that uses Intel's newest Itanium 2."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco this week launched an upgrade to its CallManager IP PBX platform, broadening its encryption support for IP phones and other VoIP devices, such as VoIP gateways and voicemail servers."
Business," ATA Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ATAH.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ATAH.O</A>, parent of  struggling low cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed for  Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and soaring  fuel prices drained it of cash."
Business,London: Oil prices hovered below recent record highs today after intervention by the Norwegian government to end industrial strife in the worlds third-biggest oil exporter took some heat out of feverish markets.
Business, Softbank Corp said Tuesday it has decided to purchase Cable  amp; Wireless IDC Inc from its British parent Cable  amp; Wireless PLC in a bid to expand its telecom business.
Business,"Cardinal Health Inc. reported higher earnings for its June quarter Tuesday, beating Wall Street Estimates. The company also said the Securities and Exchange Commission subpoenaed documents "
Sci/Tech," The builders of a new NASA supercomputer claim the 10,240 processor machine is the fastest in the world  #151; an exciting prospect for researchers even if the speed title has yet to be officially bestowed."
Sci/Tech,Apple has done it again. Today apple released its iPod photo a Special edition U2 iPod and an updated version of iTunes. The iPod photo has been rumored for some time now but many didnt expect a release of the iPod photo until next year.
Sports,"CREWE Alexandras efforts to prolong the culinary theme of the week by hurling a banana skin at Manchester United fell apart last night and, as a gallant Dario Gradi disappeared to share "
Sports,"year running back Quentin Griffin, who began the season in the Denver Broncos #39; starting lineup, will finish it on injured reserve."
Sports, The CFL has conducted two field tests of instant replay this season but the league #39;s director of officiating doesn #39;t believe it would have resolved the controversial ending to Friday night #39;s BC Lions Calgary Stampeders game.
Business,"New York's Fifth Avenue is the world's most expensive shopping street in terms of rent followed by the Champs Elysees in Paris, a retail report finds."
Sci/Tech,Presidential candidate's position paper calls for expanding a federal program to help tech workers hurt by offshore outsourcing.
Sci/Tech,"Traction Software this week rolled out Traction TeamPage and Communicator 3.5,  an updated version of the company's enterprise Weblog software."
Business,"The Department of Justice (DoJ) today announced that it would approve Cingular #39;s \$41 billion dollar acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless (Quote, Chart), provided the mobile carrier sells assets, such as spectrum and customer contracts, in 11 states."
Business,"MAKE hay while the sun shines, they say. Or, in the oil majors case, pump oil while the price rockets. BP yesterday, and no doubt Shell tomorrow, are doing just that, with profits going through the roof "
Sci/Tech,"Bono, center, and The Edge, right, of the band U-2, join Apple Computers Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs as they unveil Apple #39;s new U-2 branded iPods in San Jose, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) released a Community Technology Preview of the framework and software development kit for building custom visual designers based on the modeling technology in Visual Studio 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has launched a program called Preminet, which is designed to help telephony operators distribute pay-per-use mobile content and applications to mobile phone users."
Sports,"MUNICH, Oct 26 (SW) - Bayern Munich have brought the gap with league leaders VfL Wolfsburg back to one point while Borussia Dortmund finally managed to reach a win against Berlin based Hertha BSC."
World,"World News: Islamabad, Oct 26 : Pakistan #39;s major opposition parties Tuesday described a radical new effort by President Pervez Musharraf to solve the dispute over Kashmir as a  quot;betrayal quot;."
Business,US consumer confidence hits a seven month low ahead of next week's presidential election.
Sports," The wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was diagnosed with breast cancer, yet more bad news in a year full of heartache for the family."
Business,"Ace Ltd., one of four insurers named in connection with an investigation into bid-rigging at Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., on Tuesday gave investors another bout of bad news after reporting third-quarter results fell to a loss due to storms that struck during "
Business," Michael Ovitz, Walt Disney Co. #39;s former president, defended his record Tuesday as the entertainment giant #39;s second in command, saying he was undercut a number of times by Chief Executive "
Sci/Tech,"NASA unveils its newest supercomputer today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the agency #39;s Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif."
Sci/Tech,My thoughts were solely fixed on  quot;Grand Theft Auto quot; as I made my way to my local game store Monday night. What new surprises did the notoriously closeted developers at Rockstar Games have in store for me and 
Business, U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans on Tuesday brushed off financial market concerns about America's massive trade deficit and stressed that a recent sharp uptick was fueled in part by surging energy prices.
Sports,"Welcome to The Show! On Tuesday night, the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox will face off in Game 3 of the World Series. While you are watching the game, stay logged onto The Show to chat with other "
Sports,West Brom boss Gary Megson has ended his four-year tenure with the club after a major disagreement with the board. Megson #39;s had told chairman Jeremy Peace he would quit at the end of his contract in June but 
Sports,Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will have arthroscopic surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his right hip Wednesday morning and will miss the start of the regular season.
World,"Israeli lawmakers approve first dismantling of Jewish settlements, but plan continues to face fierce resistance. By Ben Lynfield  Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor."
World,"Iyad Allawi, Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister, said yesterday that the gross negligence of American forces had led to the massacre of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents on Sunday."
World,"ISLAMABAD, October 27 (Online): Mr. Amanullah Khan, Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has lauded President Pervez Musharraf on accepting complete independence of Kashmir as an acceptable solution of the Issue and said that it was for the "
Business," If you have doubts about how mutual fund managers reacted to news that insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan was the target of a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, you need look only at the share price."
World," President Bush held a three point lead over Democratic rival John Kerry nationwide and slightly strengthened his leads in the vital states of Ohio and Florida, according to Reuters/Zogby polls released on Tuesday."
World,"Amnesty International urges Thailand to investigate, after 84 Muslims die in protests in the south of the country."
Sci/Tech,A report predicts one third of all hard drives will be in consumer electronics devices by 2008.
Business,flying oil prices held above  $54 a barrel on Tuesday as concern lingered over the thin state of heating oil supplies ahead of the northern winter.
World, A new round of peace talks on the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region stalled Tuesday when rebels refused face to face talks with the government until African Union mediators meet separately with both sides to draft an agenda.
Sci/Tech," Oracle   Chief Executive Larry Ellison might well raise his offer of  #36;21 per share to buy business software rival PeopleSoft  , they say."
Sports," Glenn Robinson and Samuel Dalembert have been demoted from the Philadelphia 76ers' starting lineup, coach Jim O'Brien announced Tuesday as he put the first stamp on his new team."
Sports," The Oakland Athletics hired Rene Lachemann on Tuesday as their bench coach for next season, replacing Chris Speier."
World," Israel's parliament ratified Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Gaza withdrawal plan on Tuesday, a pivotal step toward the first evacuation of settlers from occupied territory Palestinians want for a state."
Sports, The St. Louis Cardinals are 6 0 at Busch Stadium this postseason and are looking for some hometown cheering to help carry them to their first victory against the red hot Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday.
Business,AirTran Airways plans to assume the Chicago Midway Airport gate leases and acquire other related assets including takeoff and landing slots at New York #39;s LaGuardia and Washington #39;s Ronald Reagan National airports from ATA Airlines for approximately \$87.
World, The Israeli army on Tuesday arrested an officer accused of repeatedly shooting a 13 year old Palestinian girl at point blank range to make sure she was dead as his soldiers pleaded with him to stop.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, IBM and Borland are upgrading their software and offering users new workflow features, support for multiple languages and tools to manage the lifecycle of in-house applications."
Sci/Tech,"Brocade Communications Systems Inc. unveiled its 4 gigabits per second (Gbps) Fibre Channel (FC) switch family at Storage Networking World on Monday, a stop-gap "
Sports,"LONDON: GPWC Holdings, which groups the major Formula One carmakers, have appointed consultants to prepare the ground for the introduction of a rival Grand Prix series in 2008."
World,KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Tuesday called on New Delhi to seriously consider President Pervez Musharrafs new proposal aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Paul Martin and the premiers have agreed to a vast reform of the federal equalization program worth  #36;28 billion in new cash for most provinces over 10 years.
Business," The Nikkei average opened 0.69 percent  higher on Wednesday as gains on Wall Street eased uncertainty  ahead of the Nov. 2 U.S. presidential election, prompting  buying of Toyota Motor Corp. and other exporters."
World," Accusing John Kerry of playing an ""armchair general,"" Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday rejected the Democrat's criticism of the loss of hundreds of tons of explosives in Iraq, saying toppling Saddam Hussein took thousands of times that amount of potentially dangerous material out of the former dictator's hands."
World, A rebel leader said Tuesday that Haiti's U.S. backed interim government must meet demands to rebuild the storm devastated city of Gonaives or face a revolt like that which drove out President Jean Bertrand Aristide.
Sports,MLS and D.C. United are preparing to offer all-star Ryan Nelsen a contract that would make him one of the league's highest-paid defenders.
Sports,New 76ers Coach Jim O'Brien benches Glenn Robinson and Samuel Delembert to complete an overhaul of the starting five that also sees Allen Iverson at point guard.
Sports,"Defensive end Darryl Tapp ranks among the ACC's sack leaders and as a result, has yet to relinquish the Hokie defense's most prized possession: the pail."
Business,"Softbank Corp. said Tuesday it will acquire Cable  amp; Wireless IDC Inc., a Japanese unit of British telecommunications firm Cable  amp; Wireless PLC, for 12."
Business,VeriSign and America Online on Tuesday announced plans to showcase software for  quot;safe chat rooms quot; this December. The safe chat room will use authentication technology to verify a child #39;s age.
Business,Lexmark suffers a setback in its fight to keep third-party ink cartridges off store shelves. A federal appeals court this week struck a blow against Lexmark International #39;s attempt to protect its share of 
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc., maker of the 50 percent market shareholder iPod music player, has announced a special edition U2 iPod for music fans."
Sports,Stephen Fleming hit an unbeaten 137 against Bangladesh on day one of the second Test to become New Zealand #39;s highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
Sports,"This is the week Washington State coach Bill Doba becomes a gambler. When top-ranked Southern California (7-0, 4-0 Pac-10) visits Martin Stadium on Saturday, it will be the first time a No."
World,BAGHDAD: Iraq #39;s US-backed government said yesterday that  quot;major neglect quot; by its American-led military allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend.
World,"WELLINGTON: Further sexual abuse charges involving Britains remote Pacific colony of Pitcairn Island are expected to be laid against people in Australia and New Zealand, the lead prosecutor said yesterday."
Business,"Former Walt Disney Co. President Michael Ovitz defended his tenure in the job, testifying that efforts to improve and expand the No."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft resurrected its anti-spam Sender ID proposal this week by making changes to appease some critics, and immediately won over one of its biggest detractors: American Online (AOL)."
Sci/Tech,"Live Communications Server 2005, Microsoft #39;s second-generation real-time communications server, is released to manufacturing and will be generally available on Dec. 1, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Written by Anna Masci The war on music downloads continues with an Australian ex-cop being sued by 25 International and six Australian Record Companies for a legal suit amounting to \$500 million.
Sports,"In 2002, owner Michael Paulson was desirous of running Azeri in the Breeders #39; Cup Classic, but trainer Laura de Seroux talked him out of it."
World,"Israel #39;s parliament ratified Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza withdrawal plan on Tuesday, a pivotal step toward the first evacuation of settlers from occupied territory Palestinians want for a state."
World,"The Taba attack is no longer hot news, and the tourism minister says business won #39;t be affected. Egypt #39;s minister of tourism, Ahmed El-Maghrabi, is brimming with incautious optimism."
Sci/Tech," The newly returned crew of the international space station said Tuesday they had accomplished all the necessary tasks in their six months on the orbiting station, even with a risky, unplanned space walk to replace a bad circuit breaker."
World, Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi's militant group threatened to behead a Japanese hostage it said worked with Japan's forces in Iraq if Tokyo did not withdraw its troops from the country within 48 hours.
Sports," Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will have hip surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss four to six weeks, further depleting the team's front court."
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks made a new contract offer to slugger Richie Sexson on Tuesday, and planned interviews with two of the three finalists to become the team's manager."
Sci/Tech,"The public record has been eclipsed by a faster result yet to be announced, CNET News.com has learned."
Sci/Tech, The mitten crab may not strike terror into the hearts of the average American along the West Coast  #151; yet.
Sci/Tech,Cingular becomes the nation's largest wireless carrier.
Business,"based Cable  amp; Wireless, which has been selling off pieces of itself or just discontinuing business in certain world markets it finds unprofitable, is trading its Japanese presence to that country #39;s Softbank Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Steve Jobs, chief executive of Apple, today unveiled a new iPod music player model that that is able to display digital photographs on a screen."
Sci/Tech,"Silicon Graphics, Inc., of Mountain View, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Tuesday claimed NASA #39;s new Intel Itanium 2 processor-based  quot;Columbia quot; supercomputer is the most powerful computer in the world."
Sports,"New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin stressed how important preparation is during a bye week. Well, it would seem that after this Sunday #39;s 28-13 home "
World, Ugly scenes of crowd violence returned to mar English football as Liverpool fans became incensed during their side's 3 0 win at Millwall's The Den.
World,The United States is seeking a full investigation into the death of 78 Thai Muslims in military custody after violent protests in the south of the country.
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is in pain because of an intestine problem but his doctors expect him to be feeling much better in a few days, the Palestinian Authority #39;s foreign minister said today."
Sports, Kevin Millar was the odd man out of Boston's starting lineup in Game 3 of the World Series against the Cardinals on Tuesday night.
World, VICTORIA (CP)   The first increases in B.C. child care subsidies in a decade were announced Tuesday.
Business," The Nikkei average opened 0.69 percent higher on Wednesday as gains on Wall Street eased uncertainty ahead of the Nov. 2 U.S. presidential election, prompting buying of Toyota Motor Corp. and other exporters."
World," The first U.S. military unit to reach the Al Qaqaa military installation after the fall of Baghdad did not have orders to search for the nearly 400 tons of explosives that are missing from the site, the unit spokesman said Tuesday."
Business,"ATA Airlines Inc., the 10th-largest airline in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday - the latest US carrier brought low by rising fuel costs and fare wars."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer has broadened its line of popular iPods by introducing an edition of the product dedicated to the Irish rock band U2 and a separate iPod combining music and photos.
Sci/Tech,"This image taken by cameras on the US-European spacecraft Cassini on Sunday Oct. 24, 2004, reveals Saturn #39;s moon Titan #39;s bright  quot;continent-sized quot; terrain known as Xanadu."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft says it has revised its proposal to weed out spam email to win over sceptical internet engineers who have been reluctant to adopt technology owned by the dominant software company.
Sci/Tech,"MOFFETT FIELD, Calif.--Even as Silicon Graphics trumpeted on Tuesday a new speed record with its Columbia supercomputer built for NASA, CNET News."
Sci/Tech,"Network attacks are increasing  quot; and at an alarming pace, according to IBM #39;s Global Security Intelligence Services. A report released this week found there were 997 Internet attacks in September "
Sports,The truce between New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin and his players has ended. The Giants #39; four-game winning streak was halted by Sunday #39;s loss to the Detroit Lions at Giants 
Business," Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.89 percent  in early Wednesday trade as exporters such as Toyota Motor  Corp. rose, while the market showed little reaction to news of  a Japanese held hostage in Iraq."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, the  world's largest insurance broker, said on Tuesday it would  reform its business practices and stop accepting fees at the  center of an investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer into bid rigging."
Sports,The news that Tim Henman is on the road to recovery from his magnesium deficiency will have come as good news to his followers in Switzerland - and after Roger Federer #39;s last-minute withdrawal 
Sports,"NTSB and Rescue personnel work at the crash site of the Hendrick Motorsport plane on bull Mountain in Patrick Springs, Va., Monday, Oct. 24, 2004."
Sports,"On the eve of this third Test, Sachin Tendulkar and his close friend Ajit Agarkar made an offering of coconuts at the temple of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god revered among Hindus "
World,"By Inigo Gilmore in Jerusalem and Anton La Guardia, Diplomatic Editor. As protesters outside the Knesset branded him a traitor and extremists scrawled graffiti calling for his assassination, the Israeli prime "
World,"PATTANI, Thailand, 27 October 2004 - At least 78 Muslims were suffocated or crushed to death after being arrested and packed into trucks by security forces following a riot in Muslim-dominated southern Thailand, officials said yesterday."
Sci/Tech, The nation's largest voting machine companies are submitting millions of lines of code to the National Software Reference Library to address sharp criticism from computer scientists about the secret software used in elections.
Sci/Tech, Company's ND 3500A drive is not just for OEMs anymore.
Sci/Tech, Cingular becomes the nation's largest wireless carrier.
Business,STRASBOURG/SAN FRANCISCO - The European Commission on Tuesday approved Oracle Corp. #39;sproposed US\$7.7 billion (\$11 billion) hostile takeover of rival business software company PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,AirTran Airways is moving to dramatically expand flights in Chicago by buying \$87.5 million worth of gate leases and landing rights from ATA Airlines.
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 26, 2004 - The US-European spacecraft Cassini-Huygens on Tuesday made a historic flyby of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon, passing so low as to almost touch the fringes of its atmosphere."
Sci/Tech, quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; was released in GameStop stores in the Lansing area Monday night. Many other video game retailers will have the Playstation-2 game Tuesday.
Sports,"Boston Red Sox Lead St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 After One Inning of Play in Game 3 of World Series. Rodney Williams of High Ridge, Mo."
Sports,"The German has been a lame duck since the 1-1 draw in Moldova 13 days ago, which meant that qualification for the World Cup finals in two years #39; time was unlikely."
World,"  With the counting effectively  quot;over and done, quot; incumbent Hamid Karzai is the clear winner in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election, a senior official has said."
World,"Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi surveyed the earthquake damage in northern Japan on Tuesday, meeting people camped out in a high-school gymnasium after the nation #39;s "
Sports, Retiring Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez won the Roberto Clemente Award for excellence on the field and in the community.
Business, The dollar edged higher against the euro  on Wednesday as a downbeat outlook for European growth spurred  traders to buy back the currency after heavy falls.
Sci/Tech,"Cats can suffer from stress-related illness like humans, a new study by animal experts suggests."
World," A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted northern Japan on Wednesday, national broadcaster NHK said. The quake was also felt in Tokyo."
World," A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit a quake ravaged area of northern Japan on Wednesday, officials said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Experts fear Check 21 could lead to massive bank fraud.
World,"India News: Srinagar, Dec 5 : Three separatist guerrillas were killed after a night-long gun battle with Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"US computer company Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its latest version of the popular digital music player iPod, which enables users to store and share photos."
Sports,"West Bromwich Albion manager Gary Megson has been sacked after telling the club he would quit at the end of his contract in June.  quot;The club accepts this as a letter of resignation, quot; said a statement by Albion "
Sports,Burnley have dumped Aston Villa out of the Carling Cup with a 3-1 win at Turf Moor. A strong Villa line-up went behind after just nine minutes when Graham Branch headed in Robbie Blake #39;s cross.
Sports,"D Wayne Lukas, the most successful trainer of all time at the Breeders Cup, caused a sensation today when he revealed 2002 Distaff winner and Horse of the Year Azeri will tackle Saturdays Breeders Cup Classic."
Sports,Its sad to think that NASCAR has gotten so good at this. Weve watched their response to tragedy too many times not to recognize the seriousness of a situation.
Sports,"The Diamondbacks increased their contract offer to impending free agent Richie Sexson on Tuesday, informing the first baseman #39;s agent they are willing to give the slugger a three-year deal despite some reservations about his health for next season."
Sports,"As if to prove that his age is irrelevant, Penn State Coach Joe Paterno forgot for a moment yesterday exactly how old he is.  quot;I don #39;t feel 78 - or 77, quot; said Paterno, who will not turn 78 until Dec. 21."
Sports,"The Denver Broncos have lost tailback-turned-kickoff returner Quentin Griffin for the season, ESPN reported Tuesday, citing no sources."
Sports,"Seldom has a man so deftly handled 24 players, as Terry Francona has managed the Boston Red Sox within striking distance of a World Series championship, while grossly mismanaging a 25th, as he has Pedro Martnez."
Sports,"With his white cowboy hat, carefully creased jeans and rugged Jack Palance looks, D. Wayne Lukas seemed every bit the gunslinger as he strode into this north Texas town on Tuesday."
Sports,San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds was selected The Sporting News #39; 2004 baseball player of the year after a season in which he hit .
World," French, British and German officials are due to meet Iranian negotiators on Wednesday to discuss a European proposal that Tehran scrap its uranium enrichment program in exchange for nuclear technology."
Sci/Tech," South Korean mobile phone makers continued a rapid move up the global market rankings during the third quarter, while growth in the wider mobile phone market slowed, a survey found on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Giant pandas may well prefer bamboo to laptops, but wireless technology is helping researchers in China in their efforts to protect the engandered animals living in the remote Wolong Nature Reserve."
World," French, British and German officials are  due to meet Iranian negotiators on Wednesday to discuss a  European proposal that Tehran scrap its uranium enrichment  program in exchange for nuclear technology."
World,A strong earthquake tremor has shaken northern Japan days after several quakes killed at least 31 people.
World,"The way cancer services are provided is a shambles and must be drastically reformed, a report by MPs says."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch is normally courteous to his shareholders, but they were reminded of their irrelevance at yesterday #39;s News Corp annual meeting: proxy votes had ensured 92 support for the move to the US state of Delaware."
Business,"Carbon dioxide emissions will be almost 40 higher by the end of the decade than they were in 1990 despite growing use of renewable energy, the International Energy Agency said yesterday."
Business,"Michael Ovitz, the former Hollywood powerbroker, yesterday said the first cracks appeared in his stormy relationship with Walt Disney chief and former boss Michael Eisner even before his appointment as president of the company was announced in 1995."
Business,"After months of soaring crude oil prices, BP, the world #39;s second-biggest publicly traded oil company, reported a 43 percent rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday and forecast "
Business,"WPP, the world #39;s second largest advertising company, warned of an uncertain 2005 yesterday as it disclosed that its third-quarter revenues were better than analysts had expected."
Business,"British American Tobacco, the firm behind the Lucky Strike and Dunhill brands, sold 6 more cigarettes in the first nine months of the year and saw profits rise 20 to 1."
Sports,Moves are afoot to break Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone #39;s hold on the sport #39;s commercial rights with four major manufacturers appointing a marketing company to determine the feasibility of a rival series.
Sports," Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners won the Roberto Clemente Award for community service on Tuesday. Martinez, 41, is the first Puerto Rican so honoured."
World,"Prime Minister Ayad Allawi blamed the American-led military forces on Tuesday for the weekend massacre of 49 freshly trained Iraqi soldiers, saying the military had shown  quot;major negligence."
World, Australia's government has admitted for the first time that its decision to participate in the Iraq conflict may have increased the terrorist threat to Australian interests.
World, Video posted Tuesday on a militant Islamic Web site showed what it claimed was a Japanese captive kidnapped by Abu Musab al Zarqawi's group and threatened to behead him within 48 hours unless Japan pulls its troops from Iraq. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi rejected the demand.
World," A strong earthquake with a  preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted northern Japan on  Wednesday, in the same region where a major quake killed at  least 31 people and injured more than 3,400 five days ago."
Sports," For the second year in a row, a member of the Seattle Mariners has captured the Roberto Clemente Award, as Major League Baseball awarded Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez the 2004 honor on Tuesday."
Sports," ST. LOUIS (Sports Network) - For the second year in a row,  a member of the Seattle Mariners has captured the Roberto  Clemente Award, as Major League Baseball awarded Mariners  designated hitter Edgar Martinez the 2004 honor on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer introduced on Tuesday its next generation iPod music player, which has the ability to display digital images as well as play songs."
Sci/Tech,"This image taken by cameras on the US-European spacecraft Cassini on Sunday Oct. 24, 2004, reveals Saturn #39;s moon Titan #39;s bright  quot;continent-sized quot; terrain known as Xanadu."
Sci/Tech,"A total eclipse of the Moon will occur overnight Wednesday, an event that can turn Earths satellite to a colourful shade ranging from deep red to dark brown and sometimes an existential grey."
Sci/Tech,"Sydney, Australia, 25 October, 2004 - Intel Corporation today announced it has deployed a campus-wide broadband and wireless communications network within Chinas Wolong Nature Reserve to aid researchers in the study, care and preservation of the "
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe yesterday announced that she would make a surprise, high-profile return to racing in the New York City Marathon on Sunday week."
Sports,"After being peppered on the subject for several moments, the coach of the Giants just shook his head incredulously.  quot;To be honest with you I #39;ve never heard so many questions "
World,"WASHINGTON, Oct 26, 2004 -- Coalition forces launched precision strikes on a safe house in Fallujah early this morning, killing an associate of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s terrorist organization, military officials in Baghdad reported today."
Business, The dollar moved higher on Wednesday as  the euro was hurt by a downbeat outlook for European growth and  the Japanese yen edged lower after another earthquake in  northern Japan.
Sports,Maryland will be without leading wide receiver Derrick Fenner when it takes on No. 5 Florida State on Saturday at Byrd Stadium.
Sports,"Azeri will try to beat the boys again, this time in the \$4 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Lone Star Park on Saturday."
World," China on Wednesday rejected Secretary  of State Colin Powell's call to resume dialogue with Taiwan,  saying Taiwan President Chen Shui bian's overtures were  meaningless and no grounds existed for talks."
Business,"RECORD oil prices are likely to depress growth in the 12-nation eurozone next year, the European Commission warned yesterday as crude stayed close to the all-time highs it hit on Monday."
Business,"A Washington-based research company will move part of its operations to a new facility being planned in Rosslyn, creating 2,500 new jobs, Gov."
Business,The Food and Drug Administration yesterday permitted a unit of Johnson  amp; Johnson to market an artificial spinal disk in the United States as a new form of treatment for people with severe lower back pain.
Business,The European Commission raised its estimate for euro zone growth this year to 2.1 percent from the 1.7 percent forecasts last spring due to surging external demand.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Cassini orbiter began transmitting data and images from Saturn #39;s moon Titan on Tuesday, providing the closest look at the mysterious moon that humans have ever seen."
Sci/Tech,"Giant pandas may well prefer bamboo to laptops, but wireless technology is helping researchers in China in their efforts to protect the engandered animals living in the remote Wolong Nature Reserve."
Sci/Tech,"LYNDON, Vt. The state Agency of Transportation is appealing a Lyndon Planning Board decision that requires pilots to activate a rotating beacon at the state airport."
Sci/Tech," Whether you #39;re a hardcore gamer or not, you #39;ve gotta give it up to the cats at Rockstar for their attention to sonic detail in their Grand Theft Auto games."
Sports,"The wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with breast cancer, according to The Biloxi (Miss.) Sun Herald."
Sports,"In his first month of retirement, Edgar Martinez today will be where he was unable to go in 17 years as a player - the World Series."
World,The level of sophistication it took to slaughter 48 newly trained Iraqi soldiers signals a new level of coordination among insurgents in Iraq.
World,"On Tuesday evening, Putin will answer questions from Ukrainian citizens, in a live broadcast by three local television companies. In the course of the three-day visit, the Russian leader will hold a number of meetings with the Ukrainian leadership."
World,"Zimbabwe immigration officers seized 13 members of a South African trade union delegation on Tuesday as they met with their Zimbabwean counterparts in Harare, then "
Sports,Supporters and detractors of a plan to bring baseball to the District are lining up to make their case before the D.C. Council.
Sci/Tech," Joined on stage by legendary rockers Bono and The Edge from U2, Apple Computer Inc. CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday expanded Apple's hugely popular iPod line up with two new models. During the event, held in San Jose, Calif., Jobs said that Apple didn't feel video was the right way to take the iPod, opting instead to add a color screen and allow users to sync photos with their device. Analysts agree with Jobs' strategy and feel the pricing the devices is right."
Business,"BP could be forced to raise capital spending by \$1.5bn (820,000) next year because of sharply rising steel prices and increased competition for drilling rig services as oil companies lift investment to record levels."
Sci/Tech,A federal appeals court yesterday lifted a ban that prevented a North Carolina company from selling chips that allowed Lexmark International competitors to refill toner cartridges for some of the Lexington manufacturer #39;s printers.
Sci/Tech," The US space agency unveiled a new computer Tuesday that it says is the fastest in the world. Project Columbia, named after the space shuttle that was destroyed early last year, is a cluster of 20 computers linked to work as one."
Sports,ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger last night insisted he didn #39;t have tunnel vision at Old Trafford but Ruud van Nistelrooy came clean over his part in Sunday #39;s Manchester meltdown.
Sports,"Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has played his last two games with the knowledge that his wife, Deanna, had been diagnosed with breast cancer this month and will undergo chemotherapy treatments over the next five months."
Sports,The Washington Redskins weren #39;t splintered by a four-game losing streak in which the offense sputtered while the defense flourished.
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted northern Japan on Wednesday, in the same region where a major quake killed at least 31 people and injured more than 3,400 five days ago."
World,"Thai soldiers apprehend hundreds of men after demonstrators clashed with police outside the Tak Bai police station in Thailand #39;s Narathiwat Province, nearly 1150 km (715 miles) south of Bangkok in this picture taken October 25, 2004."
World,"Vladimir Putin began a state visit to Kiev yesterday with a television interview in which he held out the possibility of favourable treatment to Ukrainians, a move thought likely to be helpful to the pro-Moscow candidate in next Sunday #39;s presidential "
Business," A day after sacking its chief executive, Marsh  amp; McLennan (MMC) announced Tuesday it will stop accepting fees at the heart of a lawsuit by New York #39;s attorney general accusing the world #39;s largest insurance broker of rigging prices."
Business,"European antitrust regulators ruled Tuesday that Oracle can proceed with its hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft, clearing the last regulatory hurdle in the protracted and sometimes tumultuous battle."
Business,Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal announced plans Monday to take over US steelmaker International Steel Group as part of a three-way merger to create a global metals mammoth.
Sci/Tech,"ONE of natures greatest spectacles will be visible in the small hours of tomorrow morning - weather permitting - as the Moon passes into the Earths shadow, causing a total lunar eclipse."
Sci/Tech,The top cosmonaut of Russias space defense troops lieutenant colonel Yuri Shargin has proposed sending politicians to space to discipline them.
Sports,"The Red Sox have made an astounding eight errors in the first two games of the World Series, so naturally, they plan to downgrade their defense for Game 3 tonight."
Sports,Formular One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone is facing strong challenge as leading carmakers are seeking to start their own World Grand Prix racing series by 2008.
Sports,"Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe will compete in the ING New York City Marathon next month. Radcliffe says she is looking forward to taking part in the race, especially after her disappointment in Athens."
Sports,"The Mets may reach back into one of their most successful eras in their manager search. Wally Backman, the sparkplug second baseman on the 1986 championship team "
Sports,Retiring Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez won the Roberto Clemente Award for excellence on the field and in the community.
Business, Worries about job prospects sent consumer confidence to a seven month low in October and its third consecutive monthly decline. The steeper than expected drop raised questions about whether consumers will be in the mood to spend during the critical holiday shopping season.
World,The Israeli parliament (Knesset) on Tuesday night upheld Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s  quot;disengagement quot; plan by a massive majority of 67-45.
World,"Israel gave Yasser Arafat permission Monday to briefly leave his compound to receive medical treatment in the West Bank city of Ramallah, heightening concerns the Palestinian leader is seriously ill."
World," President Pervez Musharraf declared he could see light at the end of the tunnel after proposing bold reforms to break Pakistan's deadlock with India over Kashmir, but analysts caution the journey is still painfully long."
Sci/Tech," Now that the purchase of AT amp;T Wireless is complete, Cingular Wireless' new status as the nation's biggest cell phone provider may prove fleeting if the merged company doesn't move quickly."
Sci/Tech," The Bush administration is trying to stifle scientific evidence of the dangers of global warming in an effort to keep the public uninformed, a NASA scientist said Tuesday night."
World," A strong earthquake with a  magnitude of 6.1 jolted northern Japan on Wednesday in the same  region where the country's deadliest quake in a decade killed  at least 31 people and injured more than 3,400 five days ago."
Business,"Asian stocks bounced in early trade on Wednesday after the strongest rally in the Dow Jones index since June, but gains were trimmed after an earthquake jolted northern Japan and chip-related stocks slumped."
Sci/Tech,"Today Apple introduced the new iPod Photo. The new devices can hold 40GB or 60GB of data and are advertised as being capable of holding up to 25,000 digital photos and up to 10,000 or 15,000 songs."
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif. The spacecraft Cassini has begun beaming close-ups of Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan to Earth. The first image was a low-resolution scene of part of Titan #39;s disk covered in hydrocarbon haze."
Sci/Tech,"Skywatchers are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween. For more than an hour Wednesday night, the Earth #39;s shadow will completely cover the moon -- making it glow orange like a pumpkin."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unprecedented television appearance in neighboring Ukraine days before presidential elections, endorsing the record of the prime minister, one of two top candidates."
Sports," Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has a broken rib and could miss up to two games, an NFL source said Tuesday night."
Sports,"Pedro Martinez keeps the Cardinals down over seven innings as the Red Sox win, 4-1, in Game 4 to take a 3-0 lead in the World Series."
Sci/Tech,"The international Cassini spacecraft began beaming close-up images of Saturn #39;s moon Titan to Earth late Tuesday. Cassini reached the point of closest approach of about 279,000 "
Sci/Tech,"Video gaming #39;s most felonious franchise is back, and it #39;s threatening to hijack the holidays. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the latest in a line that has sold 32 million games and "
Sports,Peru striker Claudio Pizarro scored twice in the first half as Bayern Munich beat Bundesliga leader Wolfsburg 2-0 yesterday to move within a point.
Sports,"Berti Vogts made his reputation as a tenacious player and now the Tartan Army are finding him a difficult manager to shake off. It is now two weeks since the 2,000 fans who travelled "
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Stephon Marbury scored 14 points and Tim Thomas added 12 as the New York Knicks overcame a strong start by the New Jersey Nets to grind out an 86-79 preseason victory."
Sports,"Nextel Cup Series driver Jimmy Spencer and his son were arrested Sunday night at he driver #39;s home in Cornelius, NC, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer."
Sports,"Like two teams before a big game, supporters and detractors of a plan to bring baseball to the District are preparing their lineups for tomorrow #39;s showdown before the DC Council."
Sci/Tech,"A cheaper alternative to playing games on a computer is to get a gaming console. These hook up directly to your television set. The Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Gamecube are the main players in the console market."
World," India and France will discuss a range of bilateral and global issues during this week's visit by French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier, a foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," XM Satellite Radio and radio manufacturer Delphi yesterday introduced the Delphi XM MyFi, a portable, handheld satellite radio receiver the companies hope will lure more consumers to a medium currently limited to car and home units."
Sci/Tech, Now Cingular Wireless LLC gets to reap the rewards    and face the challenges    of its new status as the nation's biggest cellular provider.
Business,"XM Satellite Radio and radio manufacturer Delphi yesterday introduced the Delphi XM MyFi, a portable, handheld satellite radio receiver the companies hope will lure more consumers to a medium currently limited to car and home units."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer Inc. has introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a colour display as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2 #39;s songs.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft cruised on Tuesday to within 745 miles of Titan, Saturn #39;s planet-size moon, for the first close encounter with it."
Sci/Tech,"President Bush arrives off of Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House after a day of campaigning, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in Washington."
World," The United States has manifestly failed to uphold obligations to reject torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading behavior in the ""war on terror"" launched after Sept. 11, 2001, Amnesty International said on Wednesday."
World," Two Russian navy ships will join NATO's anti terrorist patrols in the Mediterranean later this week, but that doesn't make the defensive alliance an ally, Russia's defense minister said on Tuesday."
World," A U.S. military review panel at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ordered 11 detainees to remain held as ""enemy combatants,"" an official said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Many people do extensive product research online but end up buying from brick and mortar retailers.  How can you track the effectiveness of search marketing campaigns that result in offline purchases? 
Sci/Tech,"With help of longtime partner, German software maker dips toe in market it had downplayed."
Business,"One day after Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. ousted its chief executive, the nation #39;s largest insurance broker said it will tell its clients exactly how much they are paying "
Business,"ATA Holdings Corp., parent of ATA Airlines, the nation #39;s 10th-largest carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization yesterday, becoming the third US airline operating under court protection."
Business,"ANZ reported a record rise in post tax operating profit today, announcing a 20 per cent jump to \$2.8 billion for the year ending September 2004."
Business,Lockheed Martin Corp. yesterday reported a 41 percent increase in profit during its third quarter as fighter jet and information technology demand continued to drive growth.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday proposed changes to decades-old rules that would allow companies planning new stock offerings to share far more information with investors about the state of their businesses.
Sci/Tech,"NASA postponed for at least two days the launch of its robotic satellite-chasing spacecraft because the target satellite temporarily lost reception of a key navigational signal, the agency said yesterday."
Sports,"The tired old refrain of the sporting times has become: Is nothing sacred? Well, apparently not the Ohio State-Michigan football game."
World,A video posted Tuesday on a militant Islamic Web site in the name of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s group showed what it claimed was a Japanese captive and threatened to behead him within 
Business, Oil prices held firm above  #36;55 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for the start of the northern winter with thin heating oil supplies.
Business," World trade in oil will double over the next 25 years, intensifying pressure on supply chokepoints which threaten security of international flows, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said yesterday."
Business,"ATA Airlines parent ATA Holdings Corp. filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of federal bankruptcy law late Tuesday, and two other airlines immediately showed interest in ATA assets."
Sports,"Since the Heisman Trophy will be handed out and a new national champion (or two) crowned before you know it, please send in your questions promptly using the form below to avoid a delay-of-game penalty!"
Sports,"As the Mets round out their search for a new manager, the club is giving a last-minute nod to its past. Wally Backman, an infielder for the Mets from 1980-88 who played second base on the 1986 "
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won a historic victory yesterday when parliament voted to approve his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank - the first time that legislators have authorized the removal of Jewish settlements from 
World,Thailand #39;s Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he will set up an inquiry into the deaths of 84 people who suffocated after being taken to an army camp in the majority-Muslim southern province of Narathiwat.
World,"Cairo: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held telephone talks with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat about Israel #39;s plan to pull troops and the 8,000 Jewish settlers out of the Gaza Strip next year, the Egyptian news agency Mena said."
World,"The Democratic presidential nominee accused the president on Tuesday of hiding embarrassments in Iraq, and Bush chastised Kerry for grasping at passing headlines instead of building a coherent proposal."
World,"It was, in short, a rock-star-scale reception as former president Bill Clinton made high-profile campaign appearances Monday evening and Tuesday in South Florida aimed at inspiring Democrats to elect Sen. John F. Kerry president next week."
World,Video posted Tuesday on a militant Islamic Web site showed what it claimed was a Japanese captive kidnapped by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's group and threatened to behead him within 48 hours unless Japan pulls its troops from Iraq.
World,An Iraqi insurgent group said on a Web site it had taken 11 Iraqi National Guard soldiers hostage.
World,"A former U.S.-trained Colombian army officer who later joined an outlawed paramilitary group was killed in a clash with army troops Tuesday, the army said."
Sports," Quentin Richardson has expressed his interest in being a starter, but was an effective sixth man Tuesday night, scoring 15 points in the Phoenix Suns' 103 93 preseason victory over short handed Seattle."
Business," US consumers #39; confidence skidded for a third consecutive month in October as they fretted over jobs, a Conference Board survey showed yesterday."
Business,Global brewer and winemaker Foster #39;s Group has sold its remaining 10 per cent stake in former subsidiary Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality into the Woolworths takeover offer.
Sports," Tony La Russa grimaced, then pulled the bill of his cap down low."
Sci/Tech,"Today nine eurozone countries (counrties using euro as their currency) have joined the Apple #39;s iTunes bandwagon when iTunes music store opened its doors in Finland, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain."
World," If campaign ads are any indication, Joel Trella is Sheriff Moonbeam, entranced with how the planets are aligned while inmates slip out of his county jail."
World,Cuba and the US trade bitter words after Cuba announced it was banning the use of dollars on the island.
Sci/Tech,"The company's \$41 billion merger with AT T Wireless poses it with the challenge of stitching together networks, billing systems and customer-care operations without inconveniencing customers.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"XM Satellite Radio and radio manufacturer Delphi Tuesday introduced the Delphi XM MyFi, the latest entry in the battle over digital music, pitting XM against Sirius Satellite Radio and on-line music sources like Napster.\     <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The decision by the European Commission, which initially opposed the \$7.7 billion deal, comes a few weeks after the U.S. Department of Justice dropped its challenge to the combination of the business software makers."
Sci/Tech,"Prosecutors say the trial is the nation's first felony prosecution of spammers and could lead to future litigation in the fight against spam, which experts say accounts for more than 70 percent of e-mails."
Business,"Many of the region's outer suburbs are adding jobs faster than most other large counties in the nation, Labor Department data says."
Business,"One day after ousting its chief executive, the nation's largest insurance broker said it will tell clients exactly how much they are paying for services and renounce back-door payments from carriers."
Business," GEORGETOWN, Del., Oct. 26 -- Michael Ovitz said on Tuesday that Walt Disney Co. would have made a string of dazzling deals and shrewd strategic moves during his brief tenure as the company's president in the mid-1990s, if only chief executive Michael D. Eisner had not shot down his ideas."
Business, Lockheed Martin Corp. yesterday reported a 41 percent increase in profit during its third quarter as fighter jet and information technology demand continued to drive growth.
World,An Amnesty International report criticises the US over its treatment of prisoners during the war on terror.
Business,"Apparently anyone who thought there was a major scandal at insurance brokerage Marsh  amp; McLennan is mistaken. That, at least, was the claim yesterday of new chief executive Michael Cherkasky."
Business,"A: Combining the two companies #39; networks should result in clearer calls, fewer dropped calls during peak hours and broader availability of coverage."
Business,"Washington (Oct. 27, 2004) - In two separate votes at a meeting today, one split and one unanimous, the Securities and Exchange Commission decided to require the registration of most hedge funds, and to propose "
Business,"Patients with degenerative disc disease in their spines may have an alternative to getting their vertebrae fused, which alleviates pain but limits motion."
Business,"XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (XMSR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday introduced a handheld portable version of its satellite radio, hoping to extend demand for its service "
Sci/Tech,"The Bush administration is trying to stifle scientific evidence of the dangers of global warming in an effort to keep the public uninformed, a NASA scientist said Tuesday night."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo and Adobe Systems have entered an alliance aimed at boosting Yahoo #39;s internet search tool while possibly turning more net content into PDF (Portable Document Format) documents, to the advantage of Adobe #39;s PDF Reader product."
Sports,Hundreds of mourners paid their final respects yesterday to a college student killed when police fired pepper-spray pellets into a raucous crowd after the Boston Red Sox won the American League pennant.
Sports,"When defensive end Darryl Tapp gets his hands on something, it #39;s almost impossible to get him to let it go. That includes quarterbacks, running backs and an important piece of Virginia Tech tradition."
World,"Grieving relatives flocked Wednesday to an army camp to claim bodies of at least 78 Muslim detainees who suffocated or were crushed to death after soldiers packed 1,300 people into trucks following a riot in southern Thailand."
Sci/Tech,"Steve Jobs, Bono and the Edge Tuesday ushered in what Apple #39;s CEO and the two members of U2 called a new era of digital music."
Sci/Tech,"EvanKai writes  quot;Jason Schultz writes,  quot;This just in --- Static Control Corp. has won its appeal against Lexmark over the right to produce after-market replacement cartridges for Lexmark printers."
World," Kiev, October 27 KAZINFORM   Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a working visit in Ukraine, on Wednesday will hold talks with the Ukrainian head of state Leonid Kuchma."
Business,  Insurance stocks rallied Tuesday as the threat of criminal charges being brought against companies in Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the industry abated.
Business,"Cingular Wireless, which yesterday finalized its purchase of AT amp;T Wireless, said the company will be governed from four regional centers -- one of them in Redmond -- by a combination of its executives and those from AT amp;T Wireless."
Business," General Electric Co. said Wednesday it will buy Australian Financial Investments Group, a holding company for home loan lenders, to boost its mortgage business in that country."
World," Amnesty International on Wednesday renewed its call for the United States to set up an independent investigation of the abuse of prisoners in Afghanistan, at Guantanamo Bay and at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq."
Sports,Tim Henman will begin his bid to win the Davidoff Swiss Indoors for the third time when he takes on Antony Dupuis of France in Basle today.
Sports,The Big Game has a new name and a fat contract to go with it. And corporate America has tarnished another great college football tradition.
Sports,"LaVar Arrington #39;s right knee wasn #39;t aggravated enough to affect his status for Sunday #39;s game, but apparently it will be enough to keep him out of practice."
World,"At least 84 Muslim protesters died, mostly from suffocation so severe their eyes bled, after being arrested and locked in army trucks following clashes with security forces in the south, officials said yesterday."
World,"Zimbabwean police arrested a delegation from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) yesterday, prompting threats of a blockade at the main border crossing and raising tensions between the two countries #39; leaders."
World," Foreign Minister Alexander Downer conceded Wednesday that the Iraq conflict may have increased the threat of Australians becoming a terror target, supporting a claim by the country's top spy."
Sports,"Center Shaquille O #39;Neal missed his third exhibition game Tuesday because of a strained left hamstring, but could play in tonight #39;s exhibition finale at Orlando."
World,"The United States onTuesday welcomed the approval by the Israeli parliament of a plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank, while tens of "
World," A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 shook quake devastated Niigata Prefecture around 10:40 am Wednesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency."
Business,"Consumer confidence among Arizonans remained stronger in October than in the rest of the nation, but the outlook six months from now is much less promising, according to a statewide survey that was released today."
Business,"With money pouring out of its jet engine exhausts, Delta Air Lines secured one union agreement, and worked toward another, which might yet allow the third largest airline delay or avoid bankruptcy."
Business,"Allied Waste Industries Inc. on Tuesday reported a mixed profit picture amid sluggish revenues. On the same day, its former chairman and chief executive officer severed ties to the company."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft has begun to beam close-up images of Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan to Earth. Cassini reached the point of closest approach, about 2,000 kilometres, Tuesday morning and transmitted to NASA #39;s deep-space network antenna in Madrid, Spain."
Sci/Tech,"Full Story - Several key factors must be correct for a total lunar eclipse. First, we need a full moon. In October, the full moon occurs on the 27/28th."
Sports,"A REBEL Formula One series planned by the  quot;big four quot; car manufacturers is doomed before it starts, according to Australian Grand Prix Corporation chairman Ron Walker."
Sports,"Like much of the country, trainer D. Wayne Lukas appears to have gotten caught up in watching the World Series of Poker on ESPN. On Tuesday, he pulled an ace out of his sleeve."
Sports,"CHARLOTTE  The kids certainly were having fun, but for the Heat this hardly was child #39;s play. In front of a energetic, student-only crowd of about 13,000 middle-schoolers, the Heat received "
World,The White House praised the Israeli parliament #39;s approval of removing settlements from Gaza and part of the West Bank as a step forward in peacemaking with the Palestinians.
Business,"The last antitrust obstacle to Oracle #39;s takeover bid has been cleared. Now, one way or another, investors want this soap opera to end."
Sci/Tech,"Apple rolled out on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share photos, a dramatic expansion that takes the most popular digital music player squarely into the multimedia realm, while spurring its rivalry with Microsoft and others."
Sci/Tech,"This movie taken by the Cassini spacecraft shows the surface and atmosphere of Saturn #39;s moon Titan over a range of infrared wavelengths, from ."
Sci/Tech,"One of the most anticipated games of the year Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, is now available for the PlayStation 2. Those of us who have played Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand "
Sports,"World number one Roger Federer pulled out of the Swiss Indoors tournament on Tuesday with a thigh muscle tear, organizers said. The Swiss is expected to be out for at least "
Sports,Florida coach Ron Zook was not fired on Monday without a fight. Several Gator players said the team was confrontational when UF athletic director Jeremy Foley told the team before 
World,Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has expressed regret at the deaths in army custody of almost 80 Muslims as distraught relatives sought the bodies 
World,"RAWALPINDI : President General Pervez Musharraf has called for identifying the regions, demilitarize them and change their status before a possible resolution of Kashmir issue."
World,A Japanese mother and children survive for four days under a landslide triggered by Saturday's large earthquake.
World,Chinese police are reported to have arrested 60 North Korean refugees in raids on safe houses in Beijing.
World," Sen. John Kerry and running mate John Edwards rarely campaign together, but they talk daily, swapping ideas on everything from policy to strategy to staffing. Kerry insists on it, aides say, even if it puts his campaign behind schedule."
World," Florida election officials will not be required to process incomplete voter registration forms for the presidential election, a federal judge ruled Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Canadian music lovers who #39;ve been itching to get into the ITunes online music store will have the chance next month.
Sports,"They are suffering inexplicable breakdowns, and unaccountable disasters. This used to be the Boston Red Sox in October. Now it is the teams they are playing."
Sports,"CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh -- Captain Stephen Fleming set two national records as New Zealand took control on the first day of the second test against Bangladesh in Chittagong."
Sci/Tech,"The public record has been eclipsed by a faster result yet to be announced, CNET News.com has learned."
World,The threat of a constitutional crisis hangs over the EU as MEPs vote on whether to veto the new Commission.
Business,Apple introduces an iPod capable of storing and displaying photos in an effort to stay ahead in the market for digital music players.
Business,Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. #39;s new chief executive said Tuesday the embattled firm will pay back any customers who were harmed by bid-rigging and other illegal activities uncovered by New York Attorney 
Business,"The European Commission on Tuesday cleared Oracle #39;s (ORCL) hostile \$7.7 billion bid for rival business-software maker PeopleSoft (PSFT), lowering the last antitrust hurdle to the contested deal."
Sci/Tech,"Get some earplugs:  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; hit stores Tuesday, and the sound from cash registers ringing up copies of the video game could be deafening."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems, the digital imaging, design and document technology platform provider and Internet service provider Yahoo will announce this week the launch of a co-branded Yahoo Toolbar."
Sports,"His team has a 5-1 record, his franchise quarterback is having an MVP-type season and his fan base is energized by the prospect of a Super Bowl run."
World," BEIJING (AP)   The death toll from China's worst coal mine accident in four years rose to 129 on Wednesday, the government said, as rescuers searched for 19 more missing miners."
World,"A Thai-Muslim woman bursts into tears after learning from the list that her family member is listed dead outside a military camp in Pattani province, southern Thailand Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004."
World,Demonstrators protest against the upcoming visit to Chile by US President George Bush in front of the central courts building where a coalition of leftist groups sued Bush and other US government officials for the abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq 
Sports," Brad Brezina feels just fine, which might be the worst part of all."
Sci/Tech," President George W. Bush's official re election website was down and inaccessible for hours, in what campaign officials said could be the work of hackers."
Sports," The Minnesota Timberwolves are among the favorites in the Western Conference, largely because all the key players are back from last season's team that nearly made the NBA Finals."
World, Glenn McGrath celebrated his 100th test by dismissing Virender Sehwag as India were reduced to 35 for two in reply to Australia's first innings 398 on the second day of the third test on Wednesday.
World,"\Lung function fluctuates on a 24-hour cycle, reaching a peak for most people in late afternoon, researchers find."
Business,"Cingular Wireless LLC #39;s \$41 billion buyout of rival AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc., approved Tuesday by the Federal Communications Commission, is expected to give customers "
Sci/Tech,Apple has unveiled an iPod with a photo display function aimed at maintaining the company #39;s lead in the market for digital music players.
Sci/Tech,"A total lunar eclipse expected to create views of a blood-red moon will be visible tonight throughout most of North America, weather permitting."
Sports,"The Florida Gators are set to renew their annual rivalry with Georgia on Saturday, but the talk around Gainesville continues to revolve around one man."
Sports,"or professional sports, for that matter -- the Knicks talk about wanting to have a good defense. The question is: Can they?"
Sports,"While Willie Randolph remains the leading candidate to become the next Mets manager, GM Omar Minaya hasn #39;t made a final decision."
World," Shattering decades of public policy, the Israeli Parliament has, for the first time in the nation #39;s history, approved a plan to uproot Jewish settlements from lands claimed by the Palestinians for a future state."
World,  Thailand #39;s prime minister has said security forces made mistakes handling a group of Muslim rioters and has expressed regret that nearly 80 people died of suffocation while in custody.
World,A powerful earthquake in Japan has struck the exact same region where at least 31 people were killed and more than 3400 injured five days ago.
World,"A UN envoy to Sudan will visit Darfur tomorrow to check on the government #39;s claim that some 70,000 people displaced by conflict there have voluntarily returned to their homes, a spokesman said."
World,"Mark Thatcher, the British businessman, is back in the Cape High Court today to challenge a subpoena demanding answers about his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea."
World, President George W. Bush and challenger John Kerry traded blows over Iraq and taxes as they scrambled for votes in the final week of their presidential race.
Business," Investment banks are in the midst of  the annual fight for bragging rights as the biggest dealmakers  of the year, but this time the rankings    a key factor in  winning new business    are under intense scrutiny."
World," India has successfully tested a naval version of its Prithvi III nuclear capable medium range ballistic missile, defence sources said."
Business," Stocks may come under pressure this  week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax  season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in  the dollar will also be closely watched."
Business, Oil prices held firm around  $55 a  barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for the start of the  northern winter with thin heating oil supplies.
Business,The powerful Hollywood talent agent who walked away from The Walt Disney Co. with \$140 million in severance benefits had a meal at Friendly #39;s Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach 
Business,Shire Pharmaceuticals has won US regulatory approval for its long-delayed Fosrenol treatment for severe kidney disease. Fosrenol is Shire #39;s SHP.
Sci/Tech,"Weather permitting, Southwestern Ontario residents will be treated to an enchanting celestial show tonight. Along with most of the rest of North America, the London region will be front-row centre for the "
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. rolled out on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share photos as it opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe,  spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp. and others."
Sports,Indian batting stuttered once again as they lost the two opening batsmen cheaply and handed Australia a slight advantage on the second day of the third cricket Test here today.
World,"Israeli politicians have voted for a plan for Jewish settlers to leave a piece of land called the Gaza Strip. Israel has occupied the Strip, which is home to millions of Palestinians, since a war in 1967, and "
World,"By the Editor. WITH a zest for the birth of a durable peace and serenity, President Musharraf has reiterated his call for identification, demilitarization and change in the status of the seven regions of Kashmir "
World,The UN nuclear agency has warned that insurgents in Iraq may have obtained nearly 400 tonnes of missing explosives that can be used in the kind of car bomb attacks that have targeted US-led coalition forces for months.
World,Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. BEIJING -- China Wednesday again rejected a call by US Secretary of State Colin Powell to engage Taiwan in dialogue 
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. rolled out  on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share  photos as it opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe,   spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp. and others."
World," India has successfully tested a naval version of its Prithvi III nuclear capable medium range ballistic missile, defence sources say."
Sports, Pedro Martinez made his World Series  debut a memorable one Tuesday helping the Red Sox to a 4 1 win  over the St. Louis Cardinals and moving Boston one win away  from capturing their first World Series since 1918.
Business," The dollar edged higher against the euro  on Wednesday, after a downbeat outlook for European growth  prompted investors to buy back the U.S. currency after heavy  falls."
Business,Giant insurance broker Marsh and McLennan is now expected to escape criminal charges over illegal payments. It has been the subject of legal action over the payments by New Yrok attorney general Eliot Spitzer.
Business,"The tenth-largest US airline, ATA Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and sold off airport slots and other assets to AirTran Airways for \$ 87."
Business,quarter trading profit at Abbey National #39;s core retail banking unit was ahead of the first half trend despite uncertainty caused by Santander Central Hispano #39;s 9.1 billion pound swoop.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission wants to scrap a 1933 rule that forces a strict  quot;quiet period quot; on all talk about a company just prior to its stock being sold initially to the public.
Sci/Tech,The Cassini spacecraft #39;s cameras revealed sharp but puzzling pictures of Saturn #39;s moon Titan that captivated planetary scientists Tuesday night as the first-ever close-ups 
Sci/Tech,"Just four days before Halloween, the full moon will disappear from the sky tonight, likely leaving a bloody facsimile behind. Dont be alarmed; its just another lunar eclipse, the third visible in North America in the past two years."
Sci/Tech,"WHILE the Mighty Vole drags its small paws over operating systems, it #39;s been far faster off the mark to release another version of its Office Live Communications Server."
Sci/Tech,NASA and Orbital Sciences Corp. postponed Tuesday #39;s launch of a robot spacecraft after the satellite to which it was supposed to attach temporarily lost its global positioning reception.
World,The 1st Battalion The Black Watch begins move north to take over operations from US troops in central Iraq.
Sports,West Bromwich Albion hope to make a swift appointment as they start the search to find a replacement for sacked manager Gary Megson.
Sports,"After all, Florida is second in the Southeastern Conference and 17th nationally at 35.1 points per outing. And the Gators have put up 83 points in their last two games."
World,Shops and businesses were shut and traffic was light in many parts of Indian Kashmir on Wednesday after separatists called a strike to mark the 57th 
World,Taiwan accused the United States of a breach of trust after US Secretary of State Colin Powell in Beijing voiced support for cross-straits reunification.
Sci/Tech," Third quarter revenue from the company's two tier distribution was up 18 percent from a year ago, despite rumored challenges from EMC and its Legato software unit."
Sci/Tech," Web sites for Indymedia, a Texas company, were knocked offline when the servers housing them were seized in Britain. Indymedia and civil libertarians are charging censorship."
Sports,"The Knicks and Nets met again on Tuesday, but the scene would have been unrecognizable to anyone who watched their playoff rumble of last spring."
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe said she would run in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 7, 77 days after dropping out during the Olympic marathon."
Sports,"Not all of his teammates were happy with Pedro Martinez last night. Or maybe you didn't notice Derek Lowe, waiting at the top step of the visitors' dugout, after Martinez struck out looking to start the third inning."
Sports,"It looks as if the planets really are in line for the Red Sox this time. A lunar eclipse is due to start less than an hour before the Sox and St. Louis Cardinals play the fourth game of the World Series tonight. If skies are clear, the moon over Busch Stadium will be blood red in ..."
Sports,"It was always said about Ken Caminiti that the man had a big heart. But just two days after Caminiti was released from a Houston jail Oct. 5, the 1996 National League MVP's brother, Glenn, and good friend Aaron Crumpton shared their mutual fear that Ken's heart was going to fail."
Business,Ralph Lauren's latest designs didn't debut on catwalks in New York or Paris but inside a narrow storefront on Newbury Street.
Business,"So I am in New York reporting on two Boston limousine competitors -- one a national player, the other an ambitious upstart -- who are wrestling over turf in the biggest limo market in the world. My limo driver, Trevor Ingram, has found himself entangled in a nasty lawsuit along with his new employer, Commonwealth Worldwide."
Business,"Consumer confidence fell sharply in both Massachusetts and the nation in October, weighed down by concerns about jobs, rising energy costs, and the strength of the economic recovery."
Sports,"They are like a big lobster pot on a piping hot stove, churning and bubbling, ready to boil over. The Red Sox have a 3-games-to-none lead over the Cardinals in the 2004 World Series, and all of their dreams -- and yours -- are about to come true. The local nine is bursting with optimism, yet the ..."
Business,Americans are streaming into Canada -- in some cases by the boatload -- in search of flu vaccine.
Sports,"There was a time when they must have imagined sharing a World Series moment like this, but as teammates. Trot Nixon and Jeff Suppan. Both high draft picks of the Red Sox. Minor leaguers together. Their friendship blossomed when they each made it to the big club, promising talents for the folks at Fenway Park to cheer."
Business,Two biotech giants are searching for office space in Cambridge in moves that may foreshadow the establishment of larger research facilities.
Sports,"The steady rain was getting to Bronson Arroyo, and not because it presented the clear and present danger of frizzing his cornrows.  quot;It's pretty slick out there, quot; he reported, 2 hours 10 minutes before the scheduled start of Game 3 last night.  quot;It's very difficult to get your footing. I don't like it. It will be tough ..."
Business,"For Putnam Investments, the end of the Jeffrey W. Greenberg reign at Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. is bittersweet."
Sports,"He said he did away with his inner fan in 1993, when he was signed by the San Francisco Giants. The team he adored, the St. Louis Cardinals, was still in his heart but almost out of his mind. That was tough for a kid who grew up in the St. Louis suburb of Maryland Heights, wanting ..."
Business,Cingular Wireless marked the completion of its \$41 billion takeover of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. by immediately expanding unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling between the two networks. Subscribers of the original Cingular and AT amp;T Wireless who have had plans that gave them unlimited calls to fellow subscribers now also get free unlimited calls to subscribers of the other carrier. Cingular is now ...
Sports,"They closed the locker room door quickly and didn't open it until Major League Baseball Director of Security Kevin Hallinan banged on the door, letting the St. Louis Cardinals know their 10-minute cooling off period had ended."
Business,"Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., apparently swayed by recent meetings with a Massachusetts regulator, reversed course yesterday and said it now plans to continue writing auto insurance policies in the state next year."
Business,A Muslim man has filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination alleging that a Circuit City in Taunton contacted federal authorities and falsely accused him of threatening to rig a store-bought computer with a bomb.
Business,"The Red Sox yesterday received preliminary approval from the Boston Landmarks Commission to expand Fenway Park's capacity by 10 percent, presenting the club's most specific designs yet on how it would add about 1,000 seats as well as extra standing room."
Business,"WordsWorth Books, a fixture in Harvard Square for nearly three decades, will be closing its doors Saturday after its owners failed to find an investor to help them refinance their bankrupt company."
Sports,"  The man whose fingerprints are all over the '04 Red Sox was sipping a glass of ice water in the lounge area of the team hotel, where he's staying for the World Series. Former Sox general manager Dan Duquette said he wouldn't have missed this for anything, despite his bitter parting with the team he helped build."
Business,"To some consumers, the self-destructing DVD sounds like a device out of  quot;Mission: Impossible. quot; To Atlanta entrepreneur Jeffrey Arnold, it sounds like money."
Sports,"He fits. That, as much as anything, is why Bill Cowher has lasted. He is the right man in the right town, a hard-nosed guy for a hard-nosed place."
Sports,"Willis McGahee will get the second start of his Bills career Sunday when Buffalo hosts the Arizona Cardinals, the running back said on a national radio broadcast yesterday."
Sports,"The University of Rhode Island football team, in pursuit of its first winning season in three years and just its third since 1992, took a step in that direction last Saturday with its 27-24 victory over Massachusetts in Kingston, R.I."
Business,"For Putnam Investments, the end of the Jeffrey W. Greenberg reign at Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. is bittersweet. His resignation on Monday was greeted with some relief "
Business," Americans are becoming increasingly glum about their economic prospects, as uncertainty over the outcome of the neck and neck presidential race grows."
Business,"born Lakshmi Mittal started out with a steel mill in Indonesia in 1976. By April of next year, the London based entrepreneur will have bought Wilbur Ross #39;s International Steel Group "
Business,German drugs and chemicals group Merck has reported quarterly earnings that have easily beaten forecasts thanks to strong sales of cancer drug Erbitux and a one-off payment for an alcoholism drug.
Business,The president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries says he has asked the US to release some of its emergency crude oil stocks.
Business,"Mayor Gavin Newsom made good on his promise to join locked-out union members on the picket line Tuesday after a group of San Francisco hotels rejected his proposed 90-day cooling off period, extending a bitter labor dispute that has left 4,000 workers "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer yesterday introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a color display, as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2 #39;s songs."
Sci/Tech,Imagine an oil drum the size of a school bus with an antenna on top. That description paraphrases how Cassini points mechanically at Saturn and its moons.
Sci/Tech,"A total lunar eclipse expected to create views of a blood-red moon will be visible tonight throughout most of North America, weather permitting."
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s new Desktop Search software is a muscle car among search engines, racing through personal data stored inside your computer to instantly find things you can #39;t easily locate."
Sports,"As Pedro Martinez left the mound for the final time Tuesday night, he looked and pointed skyward. He had done in his first World Series start what Babe Ruth did in his back in 1916 "
Sports,West Bromwich Albion have sacked their manager Gary Megson after he said he was planning to leave the club. Megson said he didn #39;t want to stay on as the club #39;s boss when his contract ended at the end of the season.
Sports,Captain Stephen Fleming closed in on a double-century as New Zealand passed the 400 mark on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh.
Sports,"The SFA had been expected to sack the German and end his two less than glorious years as national coach. But a meeting of the 11 board members did not materialise, leaving Vogts #39; future in limbo."
Sports,"The NFL Players Association wants major additions to the revenue pool used to determine player salaries, making negotiations to extend the current contract more difficult than in the past."
Sports,"Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to the World Series title in 1997, will interview for the Philadelphia Phillies managerial vacancy."
World,"  Shattering decades of public policy, Israel #39;s parliament    for the first time in the nation #39;s history    approved a plan Tuesday night that would uproot Jewish settlements from some of the land claimed by the Palestinians for a future nation "
World,"In rare criticism of US-led forces in Iraq, interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi yesterday blamed foreign troops helping secure the country for "
World,"Beijing, Oct 27 (PTI) The death toll in the coal mine tragedy in central China #39;s Henan Province has reached 129 but chances of finding the 19 missing miners alive are very slim, the state media reported today."
World," Zimbabwe authorities ordered a delegation from South Africa's main labor organization to leave the country on the first day of a scheduled four day visit, labor officials said."
World,Israel's prime minister confronts a divided cabinet after winning a crucial vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan.
World,"  At least 78 Muslim detainees suffocated or were crushed to death after police rounded up 1,300 people and packed them into trucks following a riot in southern Thailand. Islamic leaders accused troops yesterday of overreacting and warned the deaths could worsen sectarian violence."
World,"  Yasser Arafat has a large gallstone, a Palestinian hospital official said yesterday, as the weakened Palestinian leader broke his Ramadan fast and underwent more medical tests at the urging of his doctors."
World,"  One day after Pakistan's president proposed a demilitarization of the violence racked Himalayan region of Kashmir, India's response was notably lukewarm, with an official making clear the proposal should not have been made first to reporters."
World,"  President Bush plans to send Congress a request early next year to finance wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and operations against terrorism that could total  $75 billion, congressional aides said yesterday."
World,"The UN Security Council reported to the International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday about the disappearance of nearly 400 tons of explosives from an Iraqi military base. Exactly when the explosives disappeared has become a heated campaign issue. Here is a chronology, based on information from the United Nations and from news reports:"
World,"  Video posted yesterday on a militant Islamic website showed what it claimed was a Japanese captive kidnapped by Abu Musab al Zarqawi's group, and threatened to behead him within 48 hours unless Japan pulls its troops from Iraq."
World,"  More than two weeks after Afghanistan's first presidential election, vote counting wrapped up yesterday and interim leader Hamid Karzai emerged with a resounding victory."
World, Russia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday ratified the Kyoto Protocol and sent it to President Vladimir Putin for the final stamp of approval that would bring the global climate pact into force early next year.
Sci/Tech,A difference of opinion about the genetic basis of race has emerged between scientists at the National Human Genome Center at Howard University and some other geneticists.
Sci/Tech,"The moon, long an enigma wrapped in smog, has been described by one scientist as the ""largest unexplored surface in the solar system."""
Sci/Tech,Johnson   Johnson will be allowed to market an artificial spinal disk in the U.S. as a new form of treatment for people with severe lower back pain.
Sci/Tech,A NASA climate expert planned to say in a lecture that a Bush administration official told him not to discuss the consequences of global warming.
Sci/Tech,"The new iPod Photo, priced at \$499 and \$599, will be able to store up to 25,000 wallet-size images and up to 15,000 songs."
Sci/Tech,Advertising agencies and communications professionals are using blogs to create discussion about ideas within their industries.
Sci/Tech,The \$41 billion deal will create the country's largest mobile phone provider.
World,"Pentagon officials have identified the period during which nearly 400 tons of powerful explosives from an Iraqi military facility vanished, leading to speculation over should claim responsibility for the disappearance."
World,"Many military experts believe that reviving some sort of military draft is extremely unlikely, even impossible -- but not all of them."
Business,"  US Steel Corp. swung to its third consecutive quarterly profit, helped by higher prices and a tax gain, to beat analysts #39; earnings estimates."
Sci/Tech,"After aggressively placing its new storage boxes in direct competition with storage giant EMC, IBM has now released new storage software to support EMC #39;s Symmetrix DMX Series."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s apology to Ashley Cole does not look like ending his feud with Arsenal after Arsene Wenger launched another bitter attack on the Dutchman - and his club.
Sports,"Jim Leyland, who led the Marlins to the World Series title in 1997, will interview for the Phillies managerial vacancy. Leyland, a scout for the Cardinals the past four seasons "
Sports,"After recently being diagnosed with breast cancer, Deanna Favre has a simple, heartfelt message for women everywhere. I definitely, definitely, definitely think women should know how to properly "
Sports,both mental and physical -re taking a toll on the Penn State offense. Coach Joe Paterno said on Tuesday that starting quarterback Zack Mills sustained a concussion on 
Sports,"  Apparently, one AI is much like another at least in one respect. Both will start as rookies. Like Allen Iverson in 1996 97, Andre Iguodala will be in the starting lineup when the 76ers open the season in Boston next Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Mother Nature will offer a special treat this evening: a blood-red moon, just in time for Halloween. A total lunar eclipse, the last visible in North America until 2007, will begin tonight at 8:06 and continue until about 2 am Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Although a victor won #39;t be declared for two weeks yet, Silicon Graphics has become the second computer maker to boast that its machinery is leading a competition for world #39;s fastest supercomputer."
Sports,"Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - Claudio Pizarro returned from injury and scored twice in Bayern Munich #39;s 2-0 win over Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg."
Sports,"The \$4 million Classic, the feature event on Saturday #39;s Breeders #39; Cup card at Lone Star Park, just got tougher. Already loaded with talent "
World," Fresenius Medical Care, the world's leading supplier of dialysis products and services, said that it had been subpoenaed by the US Justice Deparment in New York to provide a  quot;broad range of documents quot; relating to its operations."
Sports,"India lost two early wickets after polishing off the Australian tail on the second morning of the Third Test at Nagpur. Resuming on 362 for seven, the tourists lost their last three wickets for 36 runs after India had taken the second new ball."
World," An investigation has been launched into the death of a British tourist whose body was found near Australia's famed Ayers Rock 36 hours after she went missing, police said."
World, United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) earnings fell sharply in the third quarter and warned of a steep fall off in wafer shipments and capacity utilization rates to come.
World,"The incoming EU Commission president is to call for a delay in a crucial vote on his new team, reports say."
Sports,"Barely a year after an internal investigation into ESPN's boxing program led to the dismissal of its long-time boxing coordinator and a shakeup in its approach that left many small-time promoters losing money just to put a show on the network, ESPN has decided to fight for a niche in the sport long the property of HBO and Showtime."
Sports,"A city councilor is proposing stiffer penalties for crimes committed around Boston sports events, in a measure aimed at deterring game-related violence and vandalism."
Sports,"Trainer D. Wayne Lukas announced yesterday he will enter champion mare Azeri against the males in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic at Lone Star Park, but she'll have to be better than good to defeat defending champion Pleasantly Perfect. A son of Pleasant Colony, Pleasantly Perfect overcame a serious illness to develop into a monster, and he ..."
Sports,"The \$4 million Classic, the feature event on Saturday's Breeders' Cup card at Lone Star Park, just got tougher. Already loaded with talent, the Classic picked up another star attraction when owner Michael Paulson and trainer D. Wayne Lukas entered Azeri, the 2002 Horse of the Year, against powerful males in the Classic instead of fellow ..."
Sports,"Pro basketball: Exhibition: Celtics vs. Detroit at the FleetCenter, 6 p.m. College field hockey: Harvard at BU, 3 p.m.; UConn at Fairfield, 3 p.m.; Gordon at Framingham St., 3 p.m.; Keene St. at Endicott, 3:30 p.m.; Colby at St. Joseph's (Maine), 4 p.m.; Brown at Holy Cross, 5 p.m.; UNH at BC, 7 p.m.; Regis at Simmons, 7 p.m."
Business," Crude oil futures hovered around the US $55 a barrel mark Wednesday on fears of a heating oil shortage ahead of the northern winter, and oil cartel OPEC urged Washington to release more oil from its strategic reserve to calm the market."
Business,STRASBOURG: The European Commission on Tuesday approved Oracle Corp. #39;s proposed \$7.7 billion hostile takeover of rival business software company PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,"SALES at consumer goods giant Unilever slumped 4 in its latest quarter, heaping yet more bad news on long-suffering investors. Just weeks after a devastating profit warning braced the markets for grim tidings "
Business,"Once labeled the most powerful man in Hollywood, Michael Ovitz portrayed himself yesterday as a victim whose every move at Disney was thwarted by his boss, Michael Eisner."
Business,"The powerful chip rebound anticipated in stock prices last year materialized in the quarter reported Tuesday by Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM:NYSE - news - research), which said earnings nearly doubled on a 27 surge in revenue."
Sci/Tech,"Images began streaming into the Cassini space mission #39;s imaging team Tuesday night, bringing detailed pictures of Titan #39;s surface."
Sci/Tech,Stay awake for long enough tonight and you will witness one of the sky #39;s most amazing natural phenomena - a total lunar eclipse.
Sci/Tech,"Apple has launched the iTunes Music Store #39;s pan-Europe incarnation, as it promised to do last June when it opened UK, French and German online stores."
Sports," The NFL players union wants major additions to the revenue pool used to determine player salaries, making negotiations to extend the current contract more difficult than in the past."
Sports,"Azeri, the queen of thoroughbred racing for the past three years, could exit the game royally flush or as a royal bust in the Breeders #39; Cup World Thoroughbred Championships here Saturday."
Sports,The Diamondbacks will interview Wally Backman for Arizona #39;s managerial position for a second time today. But Diamondbacks GM Joe Garagiola also granted the Mets permission yesterday to speak 
World,"Japan #39;s Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura has urged Islamic militants in Iraq to release a Japanese hostage, in an interview with the Arabic satellite network Al-Jazeera."
World,"British Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington Regiment, move toward the center of Basra, southern Iraq, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, during clashes with armed gunmen."
Business, Oil prices held firm around  $55 a barrel  on Wednesday as traders braced for the start of the northern  winter with thin heating oil supplies.
Business,"As scrutiny of the insurance industry intensifies, investigations are likely to underline the web of relationships between insurers and Marsh   McLennan."
Business,"General Motors will unveil a new Hummer on Wednesday that will be smaller, cheaper and less gas-hungry than its predecessors."
Business,"The world's second-biggest publicly traded oil company forecast that oil prices would stay above \$30 a barrel, and possibly higher, for years to come."
World,The new bands tent at Glastonbury Festival will be named the John Peel Stage to honour the Radio 1 DJ.
World,About four million Muslims have ended an annual gathering in Bangladesh considered the faith #39;s second largest congregation after the Hajj pilgrimage.
World,"The vote, in an atmosphere of high drama and tension, with thousands of settlers demonstrating outside, was 67 to 45."
World,Many newly registered voters with uncertain allegiances are the focus of an intense tug of war in closely contested states.
World,The military offensive would be the largest and potentially the riskiest since the end of major combat in May 2003.
Sci/Tech,"\\I've never seen a solid explanation of why Lucene always prefers shorter\documents rather than longer documents.  This seems like a *major* problem but\I've never seen it addressed.\\For example lets assume you have 3 documents:\\Document 1.txt contains\\""foo""\\Document 2.txt contains\\""foo foo""\\Document 3.txt contains\\""foo foo foo""\"
Business,"Our position is: ATA was caught in forces that are pounding the entire airline industry. Indianapolis-based ATA Airlines, which declared bankruptcy Tuesday, was caught in a convergence of business forces that "
Business,"A sluggish job market and rising oil prices have dampened the public #39;s mood this month, pushing consumer confidence to its lowest point since March."
Business,"Unilever, the maker of Lipton tea and Dove soap, said its sales decline accelerated in the third quarter as demand in Western Europe fell and competitors cut prices."
Business,"Taiwan #39;s key stock index fell modestly Wednesday after the island #39;s top producer of made-to-order chips issued a gloomy outlook for the fourth quarter, indicating the technology sector could be in for tough times."
Sci/Tech,"This image is one of the closest ever taken of Saturn #39;s hazy moon Titan. It was captured by Cassini #39;s imaging science subsystem on Oct. 26, 2004, as the spacecraft flew by Titan."
Sports,Directors at Arsenal and Manchester United are considering calling a peace summit to bring an end to the damaging feud between the two clubs.
Sports,FORMULA One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone is in the tightest spot of his long career as leading Formula One car manufacturers plough ahead with threats to set up a rival series.
World,27 October 2004 -- Iraqi authorities say an investigation has been launched into the massacre of 49 newly trained Iraqi Army recruits.
Business,"The European Commission yesterday cut its growth forecast for 2005 and warned that nearly half of euro zone members were set to breach their own budget rules, as surging oil prices hit a fragile recovery."
Sports," He has been loved and revered, maligned and smeared."
Sports,"Nagpur, October 27: Laxman was out for 13. India were reduced to 75 for four in reply to Australia #39;s first innings 398 on the second day of the third Test on Wednesday."
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell reiterates that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is not a sovereign nation, China Radio International reported Wednesday."
World," The head of personnel at Volkswagen AG said the automaker will have to make dramatic reductions in jobs in Germany if it doesn't get the labor cost savings it wants in ongoing wage talks, a newspaper reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Television recording technology company TiVo Inc. and the NFL have reached an agreement on a potential new technology that the league feared would endanger its regional schemes and multibillion dollar TV contracts.
Sci/Tech, The approval after a year long investigation clears the path for more software industry mergers.
Sci/Tech, The biotechnology revolution is shaking up the pet world.
Business,"The European Commission has given the green light to the proposed Oracle acquisition of PeopleSoft, European Union Competition commissioner Mario Monti said."
Business,"Unilever has reported a three percent rise in third-quarter earnings but warned it is reviewing its targets up to 2010, after issuing a shock profits warning last month."
Business,"Honda Motor Co., Japans third-biggest car maker, reported a 9.2 percent rise in quarterly operating profit thanks to improved domestic and Asian sales and raised its full-year forecast by 7 percent."
Sci/Tech,It has outgrown mere storage. Now it wants to manage every part of the corporate data flow. Has any computer company had a more dramatic reversal of fortune in the past three years than EMC Corp.
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone #39;s formula one empire was under threat last night after an alliance of car manufacturers announced they would set up a rival world championship series by 2008 to give a fairer financial deal to all the competing teams.
Sports,The decision to fire Florida coach Ron Zook was welcomed by Gator fans around the country. It didn #39;t get the same reception in the locker room.
World,"India successfully test-fires a naval version of its Prithvi-III nuclear-capable missile, defence sources say."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly 200 years ago, a Mississippi River town experienced some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. Today, scientists say it's hard convincing people that major shakers can hit anywhere but the West Coast. Michelle Delio reports from New Madrid, Missouri."
Sci/Tech,Political polling outfits exclude cell phone users from this year's presidential surveys. But a new survey indicates that mobile phone users are a distinct voting group whose ballot preferences might not be reflected in traditional polls. By Elisa Batista.
Sci/Tech,The portable stereos that ruled city streets in the 1980s aren't shipping in high volumes anymore. But some sound artists are finding new ways to incorporate the devices into performances and ad-hoc radio networks. By Elizabeth Biddlecombe.
Sci/Tech,"Pollsters missed the mark in predicting the outcome of the 2000 presidential election. This year, with major polling groups forecasting significantly different results in the race for president, expect more of the same. By Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,hop pranksters. Pop culture giants. Digital music pioneers. A conversation with the Beastie Boys. By Eric Steuer from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,Researchers train a monkey to feed itself by guiding a mechanical arm with its mind. It could be a big step forward for prosthetics. By David Cohn.
World,"SRINAGAR: Militants set off a powerful landmine in Kashmir killing eleven, including an Army Major, a civilian and nine soldiers in one of the biggest attacks in recent weeks, police say."
Sci/Tech,"At a special event with two U2 band members, Apple introduces a U2-branded iPod and a color photo iPod. Leander Kahney and Katie Dean report from San Jose, California."
Sci/Tech,"To help increase voter confidence in electronic voting systems, a federal agency establishes a voting software library. All of the major voting-equipment makers are submitting their software. The hope is the library will help ensure that no one alters voting code without it being detected. By Kim Zetter."
Sci/Tech,"NASA scientists and their colleagues at the European Space Agency await the first reports from their spacecraft and probe, which will pass closer to Saturn's icy moon than ever before."
World,"Black Watch troops are preparing to fly home to Britain to be reunited with their families in time for Christmas. The 850 strong battle group pulled out of Camp Dogwood and returned to Basra yesterday, marking the end of their month long mission."
Sci/Tech,"Four times more camera phones will have been sold in Europe by the end of 2004 than last year, say analysts."
Sci/Tech,A US airline attendant is fighting for her job after she was suspended over postings on her blog.
Business,"Genzyme Corp. chief executive Henri A. Termeer's salary of \$1.2 million last year was the highest of any in the biotechnology industry, according to a survey released yesterday."
Business,THE head of oil cartel Opec today revealed that he had urged the United States to release crude stocks from its strategic reserve to bring down sky-high oil prices.
Business,MUMBAI: The Rupert Murodch owned media conlgomerate News Corporation has announced that its shareholders and optionholders have approved the companys reincorporation in the US.
Business,Unilever has warned that restoring profitable growth will involve rising marketing spend and a big jump in restructuring charges in the fourth quarter.
Sci/Tech,"For about three hours, the moon will traipse through Earth #39;s light and dark shadows, a lunar eclipse. At dusk, the moon will rise in the east."
Sci/Tech,"At the press of a button, Army Maj. Gen. John Holly can look down on Fort Greely in Alaska through a fiber-optic-linked camera and a large, flat-screen, color monitor mounted on his office wall in Huntsville."
Sports,  The long awaited sight of David Ortiz playing first base for the Red Sox finally arrived in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night.
Sports,Tim Henman was due to began his bid for a third Swiss Indoors title in Basel today as the top-ranked player following the withdrawal of Roger Federer with a thigh injury.
Sports,Rick Pitino believes his 2004-05 Louisville Cardinals basketball squad can meet some lofty expectations this season - if the Cardinals stay healthy.
Sports,Liverpool FC supporters said they were sickened today after Millwall fans taunted them with chants about the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster.
World," Joyce Mujuru, who was elected vice president of Zimbabwe #39;s ruling party at the weekend, is the first woman to hold a post of high political office in the southern African country."
World, A cadre of buyout shops are expected to try to raise a total of  #36;45 billion for new European funds in the next year and a half.
Business,"EUROPEAN antitrust regulators have cleared Oracle to pursue its hostile \$US7.7 billion bid to buy PeopleSoft, but the legal breakthrough wasn #39;t expected to end the stalemate between the bitter business software rivals."
Business,Economic instability looms as major currencies seem to be racing each other to the bottom of the pile. This is the flavour of the markets at the moment.
Business,OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said Wednesday he had urged the United States to use its strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) to bring down oil prices.
Business,"Fosrenol is Shires biggest new drug hope as it looks to reduce its reliance on hyperactivity drug Adderall XR, which accounts for about 40 percent of revenues but could face cheap, generic competition from 2006 or 2007."
Business,Tokyo stocks edged higher Wednesday in cautious trading amid continued aftershocks from an earthquake that rocked northern Japan and news of a Japanese citizen kidnapped in Iraq.
Business,The Abbey National turnaround plan which the board has been surrendered in favour of takeover by Santander Central Hispano was beginning to bear fruit.
Sports,Michael Owen hailed his best week so far at Real Madrid after scoring his third goal in as many games in Tuesday #39;s 2-1 King #39;s Cup victory over third division Leganes.
Sports,"Senior tailback Lydell Ross resumed practicing Tuesday, but his full reinstatement to the Ohio State roster remains undetermined pending possible charges for theft by deception."
World,Union flag-bedecked Land Rovers of the Black Watch regiment stand ready for deployment. Photograph: Warrant Officer Giles Penfound/PA.
World,"The world was astounded when Secretary of State Colin Powell labeled the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan, as genocide. While the United States elevated what the United Nations referred "
World,"HAT YAI, THAILAND - The Thai air force launched one of its biggest military operations in recent history on Sunday, dispatching 51 aircraft to drop 97 million origami paper cranes on Thailands troubled deep south to bring peace to the region."
Business, The recent federal and state investigations aimed at global insurer American International Group are leading investors to wonder if Chairman Maurice  quot;Hank quot; Greenberg may soon retire due to so called regulatory fatigue.
Business,"Northern Nevada customers of Cingular Wireless and AT amp;T Wireless will see no changes in existing rates after Tuesdays approval of their \$41 billion merger, officials said."
Business,"ATA, the biggest airline at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday and said it will unload its Midway hub to AirTran Airways."
Business,"BRUSSELS The European Union #39;s executive arm issued a bleak economic report on Tuesday, warning that the sharp rise in oil prices would  quot;take its toll quot; on economic growth next year while the euro #39;s renewed climb could threaten exports."
Business,Global beverages firm Foster #39;s Group has sold its 10 per cent stake in pubs and bottleshops operator Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Ltd (ALH) to Woolworths-led Bruandwo for \$3.
Sci/Tech,The international Cassini spacecraft began unveiling Saturn #39;s mysterious sidekick Titan with a stream of increasingly sharp pictures of the surface taken during a flyby within 745 miles of the hazy moon.
Sci/Tech,"Gearing up for the holidays, Apple is coming up with new versions of its leading musical products. Its iTunes site with its online charging for downloaded music will become available in 10 new countries, including Canada and Belgium."
Sports,"DESPITE Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s apology to Ashley Cole, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger may be reluctant to let the dust settle on the second successive  #39;Battle of Old Trafford #39;."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 27 (newratings.com) - Analyst Jay H Gelb of Prudential Financial maintains his  quot;underweight quot; rating on Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies (MMC."
Business,German medical equipment company Fresenius Medical Care AG said Wednesday it has received subpoenas from the US Department of Justice calling on it to hand over documents about hormone-level testing and vitamin D therapies.
Business,"Northern Irish drugmaker Warner Chilcott has agreed to a 1.62 billion pound takeover by the private equity arms of investment banks CSFB and JP Morgan, spurning two rival suitors."
World," Three al Qaeda linked militants were killed and three were wounded on Wednesday in a clash with Pakistani security forces in a troubled tribal region near the Afghan border, the military said."
World,Conservative politicians have stepped up the pressure on Home Secretary David Blunkett over accusations he abused his position by speeding up a visa for his ex-lover #39;s nanny.
World,"After two days of discussion, the Knesset approved Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s withdrawal plan yesterday. The plan envisages the Israeli army #39;s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and four settlements in the West Bank."
World,"The death toll in a mortar attack on tribesmen in Pakistan's South Waziristan region rises to 11, officials say."
World,"SANYA, ChinaMiss Philippines Maria Karla Bautista made it to the top five of the Miss World 2004 competition Saturday in one of the most respectable finishes of the country in the annual pageant."
Sci/Tech,Workers at Apple #39;s Irish operations in Cork remain gloomy this morning over one European country that remains outside the reach of iTunes Europe - Ireland.
Sci/Tech,"A total lunar eclipse expected to create views of a blood-red moon will be visible tonight throughout most of North America, weather permitting."
Sports,"Hundreds of mourners paid their final respects Tuesday, in East Bridgewater, Mass., to a college student killed when police fired pepper-spray pellets into a raucous crowd after the Boston Red Sox won the American League pennant."
World,"BO THONG, THAILAND - Thailand #39;s prime minister has admitted that the army made mistakes dealing with an anti-government demonstration that left dozens of people dead."
Sci/Tech, Leading electronics maker Sharp said interim net profit rose 40.7 percent to a record high on robust sales of liquid crystal display TVs and camera equipped cellphones but it cautioned on the outlook due to the possible impact of high oil prices on global economic growth.
World," The European Union pressed Iran on  Wednesday to scrap its uranium enrichment program in exchange  for nuclear technology, but diplomats said it was unclear if  Tehran would agree."
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Eagles running back Brian  Westbrook could miss some time with a broken rib, a  Philadelphia television station reported Tuesday night."
Sci/Tech,"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has closed public access to its online document library to protect sensitive documents that might be useful to terrorists, the agency said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA postponed for at least two days the launch of its robotic satellite-chasing spacecraft because the target satellite temporarily lost reception of a key navigational signal, the agency said Tuesday."
Business,"ATA Holdings Corp., parent of ATA Airlines, the nation's 10th-largest carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization yesterday, becoming the third U.S. airline operating under court protection."
World,"After winding up his three-day visit to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin left India #39;s southern city of Bangalore Sunday afternoon for Turkey."
World,"A World Food Programme survey says almost half of all families in Darfur are hungry, confirming aid agency fears."
Sports," Eagles running back Brian Westbrook could miss some time with a broken rib, a Philadelphia television station reported Tuesday night."
Business,"ATA Holdings Corp., the biggest airline at Midway Airport, sought bankruptcy protection Tuesday amid high fuel costs and losses, and agreed to transfer its Chicago operation and some other assets to AirTran Holdings for \$87."
Business,"The European Commission said Tuesday that it has approved Oracle Corp. #39;s \$7.7 billion bid for PeopleSoft Inc., removing the last antitrust obstacle to the hostile takeover attempt."
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. hit a selfimposed deadline Tuesday for some of its debtholders to respond early to an exchange offer meant to give the carrier breathing room as it seeks to avoid bankruptcy.
Sci/Tech,"Apple today peeled the wraps off its latest iPod, promising that the iPod Photo will allow customers to take their entire music and photo library with them wherever they go."
Sci/Tech,"Two years ago, scientists at the NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field were stunned when the Columbia space shuttle came apart as it returned to Earth."
Sci/Tech,A total lunar eclipse expected to create views of a blood-red moon will be visible tonight throughout most of North America -- weather permitting.
Sci/Tech,"IOWA CITY, IOWA - A NASA scientist said Tuesday that the Bush administration is trying to hush up scientific evidence of global warming and keep the public uninformed."
Sci/Tech,"Giant pandas might prefer bamboo to laptops, but wireless technology is helping researchers in China in their efforts to protect the endangered animals in the Wolong Nature Reserve."
Sports,"Shane Warne took a wicket with his second ball as India #39;s cricketers, trailing 1-0 in the four-match series, slumped to 95-4 at tea after bowling out Australia for 398 on day two of the third Test at Nagpur."
Sports,"GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas Trainer D. Wayne Lukas has pulled off a surprise by entering Azeri in the four (M) million-dollar Breeders #39; Cup Classic."
Sports,Cal coach Jeff Tedford knows Arizona State will run some in Saturday night #39;s game at Memorial Stadium. He #39;s just not sure who will carry the ball.
Sports,"The ex-Phillies skipper, 62, doesn #39;t want to manage a team that #39;s five years away. By Don Bostrom. That #39;s what the Phillies might decide to do if they hire Jim Fregosi for a second tour of duty as their manager."
World,"In a drama that gripped Japanese watching on live television, a two-year-old toddler was pulled alive from a car that had been buried under tons of rock and mud for nearly four days after a deadly earthquake."
World,A battle group of British troops began to roll out of southern Iraq Wednesday on a US-requested mission to deadlier areas near Baghdad in a major political gamble for British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
World,"The delegation from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), a partner in the ruling African National Congress government, was held up for nearly an hour by officials at Harare #39;s international airport on arrival for a visit Mugabe #39;s government "
Sci/Tech, Intel and cellular phone billionaire Craig McCaw have joined forces to deliver a new high speed wireless Internet service.
Sci/Tech," Downloading games, ring tones and screen savers to a mobile device can be fun. But like any Internet connected gadget, a cell phone or a handheld computer can quickly become a target for viruses, worms and other bugs that wreak havoc."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard has jumped on the RFID bandwagon, embracing the wireless tracking technology aimed at replacing the decades old product bar code."
Sci/Tech, Computer security software maker Symantec today plans to unveil a new strategy for offering large businesses more services along with software for managing their computer networks.
World, Israeli leader Ariel Sharon rejected  calls from within his mutinous cabinet Wednesday for a  referendum on leaving Gaza after winning parliament's support  to uproot settlements from land claimed by Palestinians.
World,John Kerry accuses President George W Bush of incompetence over Iraq in a hard-hitting TV campaign ad.
Sports,"Pedro Martinez dazzles for seven as Boston takes a seemingly safe three games to none lead. By MARC TOPKIN, Times Staff Writer. ST."
World,Japan today refused to withdraw its troops from Iraq despite demands by Iraqi militants who have taken a Japanese civilian hostage and threatened to behead him unless the soldiers left.
World, British troops moved north from Basra  Wednesday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up  U.S. troops for a possible attack on Falluja.
Business,"A unit of First Islamic Bank makes a 142m bid to take over South Staffordshire Water, company officials say."
World,Russia's upper house of parliament votes to ratify the international treaty on climate change.
Business,"  The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has asked the United States to use its strategic petroleum reserves to help reduce oil prices, the cartel #39;s president said Wednesday."
Business,"Unilever, the consumer products giant, said today that profits had slipped during the third quarter - as had sales of its top 400 brands."
Business," Comcast Corp., the largest U.S. cable operator, on Wednesday posted a third quarter profit, boosted by high speed Internet customer gains that offset slower growth in basic video subscribers."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans fell last week even as average 30 year mortgage rates decreased from the previous week, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,The Cassini probe got the first close-up photos of Saturn #39;s murky moon Titan on Tuesday and began sending them back to Earth. This image is one of the closest ever taken of Saturn #39;s hazy moon Titan.
Sci/Tech,"To tune in, turn off that TV and head outside about 8:45 tonight, because the best show of the evening is going to be hanging in the sky."
World,"Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic #39;s two court-assigned defense lawyers have asked to be withdrawn from his case, The Hague war crimes tribunal said Wednesday."
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank Yasser Arafat #39;s doctors have been looking over the results of his blood tests and they #39;re ruling out cancer."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower  market open on Wednesday as investors appear to be pulling back  after Tuesday's rally, with oil prices holding above  $55 a  barrel."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  fell last week even as average 30 year mortgage rates decreased  from the previous week, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," Blockbuster Inc.  on Wednesday posted a  #36;1.42 billion quarterly loss due to a charge, while profit from its operations slid due to higher marketing costs, falling rental demand and escalating competition."
Sci/Tech, Cingular said it closed its  #36;41 billion purchase AT amp;T Wireless on Tuesday. Cingular received approval for the deal earlier in the day from the Federal Communications Commission. The Department of Justice approved the acquisition on Monday.
Sci/Tech," The European Commission on Tuesday cleared Oracle's hostile  #36;7.7 billion bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft, lowering the last antitrust hurdle to the contested deal. ""There is an absence of sufficient evidence of competitive harm,"" regulators said in a statement."
World, Iranian officials like to portray U.S. presidential elections as a choice between bad and worse but there is little doubt they would prefer Democratic challenger John Kerry to win next week.
Business,Criminals threaten to send out a flood of child pornography e-mails purporting to come from UK gambling website Blue Square.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 27 (newratings.com) - US consumer confidence has declined to a seven-month low this month on persisting job concerns, according to the Conference Board."
Business,Abbey National admitted today that progress in recent months had been disrupted as a result of its planned takeover by Spain #39;s largest bank.
World," A Paris auction of furniture belonging to late French president Francois Mitterrand has raised 80,200 euros (102,000 dollars), most of which is to go to help a son of the former leader who is drowning under waves of criminal allegations."
Sci/Tech,"European spacecraft Cassini has begun beaming close up images of Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan to Earth. Cassini reached the point of closest approach, 1,198 km, at 10."
Sci/Tech,"When the violent video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas hits stores on Tuesday, its sales could eclipse Hollywood #39;s most successful films, even as it draws the ire of critics."
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Eagles running back Brian Westbrook could miss some time with a broken rib, a Philadelphia television station reported Tuesday night."
Sports,"Across the country, college basketball coaches and media members are meeting at conference media days. In Birmingham, Ala., the University of Kentucky #39;s Tubby Smith and other Southeastern "
Sports,The FA has attempted to clarify the charge being levelled against Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan. Keegan himself appeared confused about the precise nature of the charge yesterday when he revealed he would 
World,Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf surprised many by suddenly suggesting new proposals to resolve the more than 50-year dispute over Kashmir and Jammu.
World,"The private doctor said Wednesday Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is in good health and tests showed his stomach is normal. Ashraf Kurdi, a neurologist and former Jordanian "
World," South Korea conducted a follow up  investigation Wednesday into holes cut in fences in the  Demilitarised Zone border, but diplomatic sources questioned  whether a civilian defected to the North as Seoul has said."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker wants to be your supplier of high-end home electronics as well as installation services and, someday, movies."
Business,Drugs group Warner Chilcott today gave its blessing to a 1.62 billion takeover by a private equity consortium. Directors of Warner announced they were recommending an 
Business,"Federal regulators proposed Tuesday to loosen the  quot;quiet period quot; rule, a Depression-era regulation meant to prevent companies poised to sell stock or bonds to the public from promoting the securities."
Sports,"The FA confirmed today that they will launch an investigation into the incidents, which began late in the second half as away fans alleged Millwall supporters had made taunts about the Hillsborough disaster in 1989."
World," The head of a leading Kashmiri guerrilla group on Wednesday criticised President Pervez Musharraf's proposals to end the decades old Kashmir dispute with India, saying it was a sign of weakness."
World,Australia tighten their grip on the third Test and the series after dominating India on day two in Nagpur.
Sports,"Ross, in his first season at West Point, stated matter-of-factly that Navy had surpassed Army on the football field and that his program had a lot of catching up to do."
Sci/Tech," AU Optronics Corp, the world's third largest flat panel maker, said its net profit in the third quarter plunged to 4.13 billion Taiwan dollars (122.6 million US) from 14.39 billion in the second."
Sports,"As night fell last Sunday, the drowsy effects of a long holiday weekend spread across the University of Notre Dame campus like a yawn."
World," The United States has manifestly failed  to uphold obligations to reject torture and cruel, inhuman or  degrading behavior in the ""war on terror"" launched after Sept.  11, 2001, Amnesty International said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,The nation's largest voting machine companies are submitting millions of lines of code to the National Software Reference Library to address sharp criticism from computer scientists about the secret software used in elections.
Sci/Tech,"The builders of a new NASA supercomputer claim the 10,240-processor machine is the fastest in the world - an exciting prospect for researchers even if the speed title has yet to be officially bestowed."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Duncan Martell</p><p> SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. rolled out\on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share\photos as it opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe, \spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp. and others.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"The absolute price of oil has reached a new high. The growth     of the economies in China, India and the rest of Asia are increasing the demand     for oil. There are production problems in Venezuela (strikes and sabotage), Norway (strikes), Nigeria (civil war), Iraq (sabotage) and Russia (internal politics). Hurricane Ivan and other hurricanes this year disrupted     production in the Gulf of Mexico and transportation of oil in the Atlantic.     In the next decade Eastern Europe will also require more oil to feed its growing economies. The price of crude oil has led to     prices of above \$55 a barrel and lifted heating oil to a record and     natural gas to a 20-month high. Though prices may eventually fall a bit, they are likely to remain higher than we were once     accustomed.    However, all is not gloom and doom."
Business," Amerada Hess Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AHC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AHC.N</A> on  Wednesday reported higher quarterly profit, spurred by record  oil and gas prices."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 27 (newratings.com) - Apple Computer (AAPL.NAS) has introduced a new version of its popular iPod digital music player, iPod Photo, with a capacity of 25,000 digital pictures and 15,000 songs."
Business,"The cost of term life insurance has never been cheaper. On that, industry experts agree. Over the past decade the price of term life insurance, the plain vanilla type that offers coverage only for a set number "
Business,"London: World energy demand is expected to rise by some 60 per cent by 2030, two-thirds of which will come from developing countries such as China and India, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday."
Business,"SANTA MONICA, Calif. One of OJ Simpson #39;s friends is being ordered to testify about the former football star #39;s finances. The order to appear in court was issued yesterday at the request of Fred Goldman, whose "
Business,SAN FRANCISCO Fourteen hotels in San Francisco are ignoring the mayor #39;s call for a cooling-off period and are still locking out unionized workers.
Business,"A group led by JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. agreed to buy UK drugmaker Warner Chilcott Plc for 1.62 billion pounds (\$3 billion), outbidding two other private equity firms."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft has sent back the first detailed pictures of the Saturns largest moon, Titan, showing a sharply-defined but nevertheless mysterious landscape of light and dark regions."
Sci/Tech,The nation may be more divided tonight than most Americans realize as baseball fans and sky watchers pursue their choice of pastimes: watching Game 4 of the World Series or one of the best total lunar eclipses in years.
Sci/Tech,Several storage suppliers are adding to their arsenal of products and technologies aimed at IT managers dealing with the explosion of data storage at Storage Networking World in Orlando this week.
Sci/Tech,"It should be as easy to search a computer as it is to search the Web. And Google, the current king of Web-searching, recently introduced a new desktop program for Windows "
Sports,"The celebration could come tonight. And then the church bells can ring, the car horns can blare, the corked bottles of champagne gathering dust since 1986 can be popped, and the hallelujahs "
Sports,"Manager Arsene Wenger has extended his contract at Arsenal until May 2008, the English champions said on Wednesday. Wenger, 55, arrived at Highbury in 1996 and has led the London "
Sports,CAPTAIN Stephen Fleming struck a fine double-century as New Zealand looked on their way to notching up another win over Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Chittagong today.
Sports, Frontrunners VfL Wolfsburg travel to third placed Bayern Munich in one of two major midweek Bundesliga showdowns and will not be afraid of the Bavarians although they have never won there.
Sports,Glenn McGrath celebrated his 100th test by grabbing two key wickets and putting Australia on course for a rare series victory in India on the second day of the third test on Wednesday.
Sports,"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged Beijing to ensure the city is ready to host the 2008 Games well in advance, an official said on Wednesday."
World,Some 850 of Britain #39;s Black Watch troops set out from the southern Iraqi city of Basra Wednesday to replace US troops south of Baghdad.
Sports,"Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez claimed his fifth title of the year when he outgunned Padraig Harrington of Ireland and South African James Kingston to lift the US\$800,000 Omega Hong Kong Open by one stroke after a thrilling final round today."
World, Glenn McGrath destroyed India's top order in his 100th Test match here to bring world champions Australia closer to their first series win on Indian soil in 35 years.
Sci/Tech, Skywatchers on half the planet are gearing up to watch Earth's shadow consume a blood red Moon tonight in the last total lunar eclipse until 2007.
Sci/Tech," WASHINGTON    One week before the U.S. elections,  Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry (D Mass.) is blasting  President George W. Bush's space exploration vision as a purely political  stunt that threatens to gut other NASA programs."
Sci/Tech,"United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC), the world's second-largest contract chip maker, announced Wednesday that strong demand and higher capacity helped its net income for the third quarter more than double from the same period a year ago."
Sports,"Berlin was celebrating on Sunday after winning its bid to host the 2009 world athletics championships, a decision that capped a week of triumph for Germany #39;s capital city."
Sci/Tech,AP Financial News - Three people who allegedly sent America Online customers millions of junk e-mail messages touting penny stocks and other Internet gimmicks went on trial Tuesday in the nation's first such felony case.
Business," Oil and gas producer Kerr McGee Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMG.N</A> on Wednesday reported a fall in quarterly profit,  citing a writedown related to a pigment plant and higher  environmental charges."
Sports,"BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AFP) - England captain Michael Vaughan and Geraint Jones put in a superb 150 partnership on their way to setting Zimbabwe a 262 target to avoid a 4-0 series whitewash."
Business,  Procter  amp; Gamble Co. said net income rose 14 percent in the first quarter on solid sales growth in all the company #39;s markets.
Business,way battle for Warner Chilcott reached a new pitch this morning when the company recommended a 1.6 billion bid tabled by a US led private equity team.
Business,"AUSTRALIA and New Zealand Banking Group has seen its second-half profit jump 18 per cent following the acquisition of New Zealands biggest bank, coupled with a strong demand for credit."
Business,"  Alcoa Inc. and Australia #39;s BHP Billiton have agreed to sell Integris Metals to Ryerson Tull for  $410 million in cash, plus assumption of  $250 million in debt, the companies said late Tuesday."
Sports,Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar may miss the second test against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday because of a shoulder injury.  quot;I have acute pain in my right shoulder which is very stiff.
World,Japan #39;s prime minister today refused to bend to demands by militants who have taken a Japanese civilian hostage in Iraq and threatened to behead him unless Tokyo withdraws its soldiers.
World,South Africa #39;s main labour federation is threatening to blockade a border crossing with Zimbabwe after President Robert Mugabe #39;s Government deported a union fact-finding team accused of aiding his enemies.
Sci/Tech, Three people who allegedly sent America Online customers millions of junk e mail messages touting penny stocks and other Internet gimmicks went on trial Tuesday in the nation's first such felony case.
Sci/Tech," At least a dozen portable music players are angling to steal sales away from Apple Computer Inc.'s wildly popular line of iPods this holiday season. In the past month alone, five companies have unveiled their iPod challengers  #151; pocket sized players with hard disks that can store anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 songs."
World," Iran returned to talks with Europe's three heavyweight countries aimed at resolving a long running dispute over its nuclear program, although diplomats were sceptical of a breakthrough."
Sci/Tech,"The biotechnology revolution is shaking up the pet world. First came a cloned cat. Then came the fish genetically engineered to glow. Now, a Los Angeles company is exploiting the latest in biotechnology to create cats genetically engineered to be nearly free from the allergy-causing proteins that plague millions of people."
Business," Shares of Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.O</A> rose  2 percent before the bell on Wednesday after the largest U.S.  cable operator posted a quarterly profit below Wall Street  estimates but reported better than expected gains in high speed  Internet customers."
Business," Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.O</A>, the largest  U.S. cable operator, on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit  that fell short of Wall Street forecasts but reported  better than expected gains in high speed Internet customers."
Business," Procter   Gamble Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PG.N</A> on  Wednesday said quarterly profit jumped 14 percent, boosted by  strong sales and a gain from the recent divestiture of its  juice business."
Business," Black   Decker Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BDK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BDK.N</A> on  Wednesday reported a 51 percent increase in third quarter  profit, topping estimates, as sales and profit margins improved  in power tools and home hardware."
Business, Shares of Comcast Corp.  rose 2 percent before the bell on Wednesday after the largest U.S. cable operator posted a quarterly profit below Wall Street estimates but reported better than expected gains in high speed Internet customers.
Business," U.S. orders for long lasting durable  goods rose by a smaller than expected 0.2 percent in September,  held back by another sharp fall in commercial aircraft,  government data showed on Wednesday."
Business," Northrop Grumman Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOC.N</A>  reported higher third quarter earnings on Wednesday and an 11  percent increase in sales on strength in its mission systems,  integrated systems, ships and space technology businesses."
Sci/Tech,"With an eye towards making mobile devices and the commerce services that run over them more secure, NTT DoCoMo Inc., Intel Corp. and IBM Corp. on Wednesday published a jointly developed security specification called the Trusted Mobile Platform."
Business,"Procter   Gamble, the consumer products company, said quarterly profit jumped 14 percent, boosted by strong sales and a gain from the sale of its juice business."
Sci/Tech,"FRANKFURT, Germany-- Tough economic times in Germany have made Linux and other open source software products appear tantalizing to local businesses. Yet many remain hesitant to dump their Microsoft Corp. software completely, if for no other reasons than it performs relatively well, and nearly everyone in corporate Germany uses it. That was the general impression from speakers delivering presentations Tuesday at the LinuxWorld conference in Frankfurt."
Business," ConocoPhillips <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COP.N</A>, the No. 3 U.S.  oil company, on Wednesday reported a rise in quarterly profit,  boosted by soaring oil and gas prices."
Business," Orders to U.S. factories for big ticket durable goods, propelled by a jump in demand for communications equipment, edged up 0.2 percent in September."
Sci/Tech," A North Carolina man and his two confederates illegally flooded America Online e mail accounts in July 2003 with millions of advertisements hawking penny stocks and work from home schemes, Virginia prosecutors told jurors yesterday."
Sports,Gary Neville congratulated his Manchester United team-mates on their second successive three-goal Barclays Premiership win - but then told them Chelsea and Arsenal will not start 
Business,"Santander Central Hispano SA said Wednesday that net profit for the third quarter nearly doubled to euro1.17 billion (\$1.49 billion), with much of the gain coming from the sale of its stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 27 - Scientists are getting a closer look at one of the most mysterious moons in space, Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan. The Cassini orbiter flew within 750 miles of the cloud covered moon Tuesday."
Sports,Motorsport.com. Australian Grand Prix chairman Ron Walker doubts that the Grand Prix World Championship (GPWC) will come to much and claimed he will stick with Formula One.
Sports,UCLA is placed third in the Pac-10 preseason women #39;s basketball media poll; Quinn a preseason all-conference pick. By Janie McCauley.
Sports,Trainer D. Wayne Lukas announced yesterday he will enter champion mare Azeri against the males in Saturday #39;s Breeders #39; Cup Classic at 
Sports,"Denver Broncos running back Quentin Griffin will miss the rest of the season after an MRI showed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Monday night #39;s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a published report."
World,TOKYO : A woman and two young children buried for four days after a deadly earthquake in central Japan have been pulled alive from the rubble Wednesday as another powerful temblor rocked the region.
World,"VIENNA : Iran began talks with the European Union #39;s three heavyweight nations to give its response to an offer to avoid possible UN sanctions by indefinitely suspending uranium enrichment, a French diplomat said."
World,"The use of pressure tactics is one of the ancient principles of diplomacy. Not many nations practice it as effectively as the United States, the lone superpower."
World,"PARIS : French President Jacques Chirac said Wednesday that Turkey #39;s EU membership bid was  quot;not a done deal, quot; although he believed it was in Europe #39;s best interests, a government spokesman reported after a cabinet meeting."
Sci/Tech,"Devin Theriot-Orr, a member a feisty group of reporter-activists called Indymedia, was surprised when two FBI agents showed up at his Seattle law office, saying the visit was a ""courtesy call"" on behalf of Swiss authorities."
Sci/Tech,"APPLE launched the IPOD PHOTO in the US yesterday (October 26), allowing users to take their entire digital photo library on the move."
Sci/Tech,"The international Cassini spacecraft began unveiling Saturn #39;s mysterious sidekick Titan with a stream of increasingly sharp pictures of the surface taken during a flyby within 745 miles (1,198 kilometers) of the hazy moon."
Sci/Tech,Skywatchers on half the planet are gearing up to watch Earth #39;s shadow consume a blood-red Moon tonight in the last total lunar eclipse until 2007.
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. announced a price more fitting of a video game machine than a slick movie playing gadget for its new PlayStation Portable  #151; 19,800 yen ( #36;186)."
Sports,British number one Tim Henman is currently facing world number 80 Anthony Dupuis of France at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors event in Basel.
World,"Israel #39;s planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, which won parliamentary approval Tuesday, will prove to be a victory for the Palestinian resistance against occupation, the militant Hamas movement said on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. orders for long lasting durable goods rose by a smaller than expected 0.2 percent in September, held back by another sharp fall in commercial aircraft, government data showed on Wednesday."
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell was in China less than 24 hours this week, but that was enough to stir up a diplomatic tempest with some unorthodox and apparently unintended remarks about U.S. policy on Taiwan."
Business," U.S. orders for long lasting durable  goods rose by a smaller than expected 0.2 percent in September,  held back by another sharp fall in commercial aircraft,  government data showed on Wednesday."
Business," Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> on Wednesday topped  expectations with a 78 percent jump in quarterly profit on  strength in its defense operations, and raised its earnings  forecast for 2004."
Business," Procter   Gamble Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PG.N</A> on  Wednesday said quarterly profit rose 14 percent, boosted by  strong sales and a gain from the recent sale of its juice  business."
Business,"Cingular Wireless today announced it has completed its previously announced merger with AT amp;T Wireless, creating the nation #39;s biggest wireless carrier with the "
Business,"JAKARTA The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has called on the United States to dip into its strategic petroleum reserve to help deflate oil prices, the cartel #39;s president said Wednesday."
Business,"Comcast Corp. (CMCSA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US cable operator, on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that fell short of Wall Street forecasts but reported "
Business,"GEORGETOWN, Delaware Michael Ovitz, the former president of Walt Disney, has vigorously defended his 14-month tenure, saying his efforts to expand and improve the company were undercut at nearly every turn by recalcitrant senior executives and the man who "
Sports,An independent panel headed by former US Attorney Donald K. Stern will investigate the death of a college student who was shot by police using pepper pellet guns to subdue rowdy Red Sox fans after the team won the American League pennant.
Sci/Tech,"Google Market Value Tops Yahoo\\Google market value surges past \$50B, tops Yahoo so now they're worth more in dollar value than Yahoo. That goes right in line with being worth more in search value and relevance. I've written before that Yahoo has their fingers in so many pies that they ..."
Sci/Tech,"The cluster of 20 computers working as one will be used to speed up spacecraft design, environmental prediction and other research."
Sci/Tech," Computer memory chip maker Micron said on Wednesday it had indications that demand for DRAM memory chips, used mainly in personal computers, would be robust enough to soak up rising supply in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to keep the heat on archrival Microsoft, VMware on Wednesday will give developers a glimpse of an early version of its Virtual SMP product that allows a single virtual machine to work with as many as four processors, which in turn can more effectively drive mission-critical applications."
Sci/Tech,"German software giant SAP AG is teaming with Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) to offer midmarket companies in the U.S. a hosted software offering that includes applications, maintenance, services, and support for a monthly fee."
Business, U.S. Treasuries pared gains on Wednesday  as investors read the latest U.S. durable goods orders as  mildly positive despite lower than expected headline numbers.
Sci/Tech," Hoping to keep the heat on archrival Microsoft, VMware on Wednesday will give developers a glimpse of an early version of its Virtual SMP product that allows a single virtual machine to work with as many as four processors, which in turn can more effectively drive mission critical applications."
World, British troops rolled north from Basra  Wednesday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up  U.S. troops for a widely expected attack on Falluja.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 27 (newratings.com) - The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has asked the US government to release oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to help ease the rising oil prices."
Business,"Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday topped expectations with a 78 percent jump in quarterly profit on strength in its defense operations, and raised its earnings forecast for 2004."
Business,"Santander Central Hispano SA, the largest bank in Spain and Latin America, almost doubled third- quarter profit on gains at its European consumer lending business and the sale of a stake in Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc."
Business,"Oil and gas producer Kerr-McGee Corp. (KMG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reported a fall in quarterly profit, citing a writedown related to a pigment plant and higher environmental charges."
Sci/Tech," Computer memory chip maker Micron  said on Wednesday it had indications that demand for DRAM  memory chips, used mainly in personal computers, would be  robust enough to soak up rising supply in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"At a special music event featuring Bono and The Edge from U2, Apple yesterday unveiled the iPod Photo with a colour screen, available immediately in 40GB or 60GB versions."
Sci/Tech,A total lunar eclipse expected to create views of a blood-red moon will be visible tonight throughout most of North America - weather permitting.
Sci/Tech,"Engineers at Nasa #39;s Ames Research Center have staked their claim have built the world #39;s fastest supercomputer. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Nasa #39;s supercomputing facility, the US space agency unveiled its "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Sun Microsystems say they are warming up to each other, but it will take more time to deliver on the grand promises of platform interoperability announced last spring."
Sports,"By Donovan Slack and Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff  October 27, 2004. Two officers who fired pepper-pellet guns near where a 21-year-old college student was fatally shot last week were not trained to use the "
Sports,"Conference USA men #39;s basketball coaches said they expected a very close and difficult conference race, but that #39;s not how they voted."
Sports,"CINCINNATI Oct 25, 2004 - Terrell Davis. Olandis Gary. Mike Anderson. Clinton Portis. Reuben Droughns. Seems like just about anybody can run for 100 yards in the Denver Broncos #39; system."
Sports,Karachi: Sri Lanka #39;s Australian coach John Dyson said his side had started to emulate some of the gritty toughness of world champions Australia and was putting its new attitude to good use against Pakistan.
Sports,"The Eagles won #39;t even begin their preparations for Sunday #39;s game against the Baltimore Ravens until the players return to practice today, but Ravens linebacker Edgerton Hartwell already has fired the first salvos."
Business, Treasuries prices clung to modest  gains on Wednesday as the market looked past mixed data on U.S.  business investment to focus on high oil prices and an auction  of new government debt.
World,"TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has vowed not to pull out its troops in Iraq, despite reports that another of its national has been taken hostage."
World,"Shaken by a string of deadly earthquakes and aftershocks, Japan is in the grips of an unlikely rescue saga. Rescue teams working in Nagaoka, one of the city #39;s worst-hit by the initial earthquake on Saturday "
World,"New Delhi: India, the world #39;s largest democracy, ranks 120th in the media freedom index of 167 countries with Denmark on top and North Korea at the bottom."
Sci/Tech,Novell's SuSE software is set to join Red Hat as a server option. Also: Is AMD in Dell's future?
Sci/Tech,SGI's supercomputer sets a public record which has been eclipsed by a faster result yet to be announced.
Business,"Food and consumer goods giant Unilever reported a three percent rise in third-quarter net profits, but warned it was reviewing its targets until 2010."
Business,McGee Corp. on Wednesday said its third quarter profit slid on a charge related to the shutdown of a pigment plant and higher environmental and capital expenses.
Sci/Tech,"Apple has unveiled a new addition to the hugely successful iPod range, giving users more hard disc space and a colour screen for picture viewing."
Sports,"eight years removed from pitching a shutout in Game 3 of the 1946 World Series, Mississippi #39;s Boo Ferriss was in St. Louis for Game 3 of the 2004 Series Tuesday night."
World,"VIENNA, Austria European negotiators are making a last attempt to get Iran to stop enriching uranium so that it can avoid UN sanctions."
Sci/Tech," If someone gives you a copy of  ""Rapala Pro Fishing,"" throw it back."
Sci/Tech,"With their home market saturated, Japan #39;s handset makers finally look abroad. Meanwhile, margins have plunged. When NTT Docomo (DCM ) unveiled its latest third-generation mobile phones on Nov. 17, gadget lovers were not disappointed."
Business, OPEC's president has taken the  unprecedented step of urging the United States to tap its  emergency crude reserves to bring down world oil prices.
Sci/Tech," Russia's military will test a new generation rocket booster this week that could eventually be used to launch civilian cargoes into space, Itar Tass news agency said Monday."
Sci/Tech,People based outside the US have been unable to visit the re-election website of President Bush.
Sci/Tech,The ice is melting and the heat is on for international delegates assembling in Buenos Aires this week to find new ways to confront global warming under the 194-nation treaty on climate change.
Business," U.S. stocks opened flat on Wednesday,  as Wall Street mulls a mixed batch of earnings reports and  government data showing a smaller than expected rise in durable  goods orders."
Business," ConocoPhillips <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COP.N</A>, the No. 3 U.S.  oil company, on Wednesday reported a 53 percent jump in  quarterly profit, as soaring oil and gas prices offset the  impact of lower production volumes."
Business,"Boeing Co., the US aerospace giant, reported a 78 per cent jump in third-quarter earnings, buoyed by a strong defence business, and raised its estimate for full-year profits due to a favourable tax outlook."
Sci/Tech,"Sophisticated cameras aboard the spacecraft Cassini gave Earth-bound watchers the world #39;s first close-up view of Saturn #39;s mysterious, largest moon Titan Tuesday night, as scientists processed striking images from the spacecraft #39;s brief fly-by less than "
Sci/Tech,"Scott Wilhelm skipped school, took a day off from work, drove 15 miles and visited five stores - just so he could roam the fake streets of San Andreas and shoot people."
Sci/Tech,"VANCOUVER, British ColumbiaIn a speech at the Object-Oriented Programming, Systems, Languages and Applicationsor OOPSLAconference here, Microsoft Corp."
Sports,Punters and bookmakers alike have been caught on the hop after star American trainer D. Wayne Lukas revealed that Azeri is to tackle the \$4m Breeders #39; Cup Classic in Texas this Saturday.
Sports,"Welcome to The Show! On Wednesday, Miami Hurricanes cornerback Antrel Rolle will stop by to take your questions! Rolle has been a consistent force in the Miami secondary, helping hold opposing offenses to just 15."
Sports,"Three starts, three goals, three victories. Michael Owen must be wondering what all the fuss was about. The England striker was forced to endure a turbulent start to his Real Madrid career with doubts surrounding his ability to make an impact in Spain."
Sports,"Donovan McNabb drops back to pass, dumps the ball off, and his receiver gathers it in and starts darting through traffic down the field."
World,"The Russian Prosecutor #39;s General Office has charged three officials in southern Russia for negligence in connection with the school hostage crisis in Beslan last month, the Itar-Tass new agency reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Western governors gathered last week to plan with the Bush administration and Congress how to change the Endangered Species Act, the 31-year-old law they say "
Business,"Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe into bid-rigging and insurance practices is likely to usher in an era of greater transparency, decreased compensation for insurance brokers and revamped business models."
Business,OPEC #39;s president has taken the unprecedented step of urging the United States to tap its emergency crude reserves to bring down world oil prices.
Business,The European Commission is expected today to approve US-based enterprise software firm Oracle #39;s hostile take-over of rival PeopleSoft.
Business," Unilever PLC reported higher earnings for the third quarter Wednesday but said its business suffered from strong competition, weak demand and poor weather, with sales of Ben  amp; Jerry #39;s ice cream and Lipton Tea falling."
Business,"Oil and gas producer Kerr-McGee Corp. (KMG) on Wednesday reported a fall in quarterly profit, citing a writedown related to a pigment plant and higher environmental charges."
Business," Japan #39;s third ranked automaker Honda Motor said sales hit a record high in the six months to September but the profit performance was undercut by a stronger yen while record oil prices are a problem going forward, especially in the key US "
Sports,"Granted, Boston #39;s Manny Ramirez isn #39;t much as far as left fielders go. He has the range of a monotone. His throws have been known to spray like champagne."
Sports,Sachin Tendulkar was dismissed for eight on his return to international cricket as world champions Australia left India in deep trouble in the third Test on Wednesday.
Sports,MICHAEL OWEN scored his third goal in three games for Real Madrid to help them to a 2-1 win over Leganes in the first round of the King #39;s Cup.
World,It was yet another black day for Thaksin Shinawatra #39;s premiership. When more than 80 Thais perished at the hands of Thai troops in the deep South on Monday - six in the clash between protesters and security 
World,"BEIJING, OCTOBER 25: Chinese officials Monday rebuffed Secretary of State Colin Powells suggestion they use a possibly conciliatory speech by Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian to restart cross-straits discussions, telling him in strong terms that they "
World,"Paris, Oct. 27 (NNN) : A report from media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RWB) has put Press freedom under most under threat in Asia and the Middle East."
World,What a difference the ballot makes. The election of Hamid Karzai as the first popularly elected president of Afghanistan is a dramatic affirmation of the power of democracy.
World," Visitors to Parliament are strangers no more. In a bid to modernize Britain's ancient Parliament, legislators voted Tuesday to scrap the 400 year old tradition of referring to visitors as strangers. Instead, they will be ""the public"" or ""members of the public."""
World," DASS, Nigeria (AP)   An Islamic court in northern Nigeria heard the appeal of a woman challenging a death by stoning sentence for allegedly committing adultery, and the judge said he would issue a verdict in two weeks."
World," Japan's prime minister, a staunch U.S. ally in Iraq, refused on Wednesday to withdraw Japan's troops from the country, taking a tough stance in the face of demands by militants threatening to behead a Japanese hostage unless the soldiers leave."
Business," U.S. orders for durable goods rose  by a smaller than expected 0.2 percent in September, held back  by another sharp fall in commercial aircraft, government data  showed on Wednesday."
Business," Titan Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TTN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TTN.N</A>, which provides  technology and translating services to the U.S. military, on  Wednesday reported a slightly higher quarterly profit."
Business,Tempe -based America West Airlines confirmed its interest in acquiring ATA Airlines on Tuesday after ATA announced it has filed for bankruptcy protection and has agreed to sell some of its assets to AirTran Airways for \$87.
Business,"New orders for US-made durable goods increased 0.2pc in September, held back by a big drop in orders for transportation goods, the US Commerce Department said today."
Sci/Tech," The company says SuSE Linux Professional will become more of a community desktop, while its upcoming Novell Linux Desktop will target business users."
World, Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Tuesday and Wednesday:
Sci/Tech,"With new rankings due soon, SGI, IBM and others jostle for bragging rights. Also: Speedy Mac system gets speedier."
Business,"Procter  amp; Gamble Co. (PG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose 14 percent, boosted by demand for products like Head  amp; Shoulders shampoo and "
Business," Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. #39;s third quarter earnings rose 51 percent due to strength from its mission systems, integrated systems and ships and space technology segments."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has introduced the iPod Photo, a version of the popular digital music player that can hold up to 25,000 digital photos alongside the user #39;s music library and displays them on its colour screen."
Sports,"Gerald Sensabaugh spent most of North Carolina #39;s week off studying tapes of Miami, and he saw the speed, the talent and the big-play capability."
Business," Newmont Mining Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NEM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NEM.N</A>, the  world's largest gold miner, on Wednesday said third quarter  profit rose 12.5 percent on higher gold prices and strong base  metal sales."
Business,"An Australian court ruled Wednesday that a convicted heroin dealer can claim a 220,000 Australian dollar (US\$165 million; euro 129 million) tax deduction for money that was stolen during a drug deal."
Business,"Description: In a closely watched trial in Delaware, former Hollywood agent Michael Ovitz took the stand yesterday to defend his tenure as president of the Walt Disney Company in the mid- #39;90s."
Business,"ConocoPhillips (COP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US oil company, on Wednesday reported a 53 percent jump in quarterly profit, as soaring oil and gas prices offset the impact of lower production volumes."
Sci/Tech,Merrill Lynch raised estimates on Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) after the company unveiled its iPod Photo--earlier than the research firm expected--and announced the iPod U2 special edition.
Sci/Tech,"  NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft on Tuesday made its closest pass yet to to Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon. The spacecraft took the first detailed pictures ever of the moon #39;s surface."
Sci/Tech,"The Unites States space agency NASA has unveiled the world #39;s fastest supercomputer at its Ames Research Centre in California, where India-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla worked for years, in honour of the seven crew members of spacecraft Columbia which "
Sci/Tech," In one of the most spectacular fossil finds in decades, anthropologists say they have found the bones of a tiny human who is a twig in mankind #39;s family tree."
Sports,"Real Madrid striker Michael Owen is delighted by the scoring streak which has brought him three game-winning goals in as many matches, news reports said Wednesday."
Sports,"CHAPEL HILL, NC - North Carolina will likely have the services of four-year starting quarterback Darian Durant when it meets fourth-ranked Miami on Saturday."
World,year old boy was pulled alive from the rubble today after nearly four days under a landslide caused by the earthquake that devastated northern Japan.
Sci/Tech, North Atlantic right whales are returning to their calving grounds off the coast of Georgia early this year.
World,"Allowing dozens of casinos to be built in the UK would bring investment and thousands of jobs, Tony Blair says."
Sports, Lorenzen Wright will sit out the Memphis Grizzlies season opener after receiving a one game suspension.
Business," Mexico's Femsa, Latin America's top  bottler and brewer, posted a 53 percent jump in quarterly  earnings driven by rising beer sales, expansion of its  convenience store chain and a stronger peso."
Business," Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (ANZ) has priced aC $100 million four year bond with the following terms, lead manager TD Securities said Wednesday: Amount: C $100 million Maturity: Nov."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (AFP) - Orders for  quot;big-ticket quot; durable US goods rose by a weaker than expected margin in September, hit by plummeting aircraft demand, government figures showed Wednesday."
Business,"A heroin dealer can claim a 90,000 tax deduction for cash that was stolen during a drugs transaction, an court ruled today. The Australian Taxation Office lost a bid in the High Court to overturn a lower "
Sci/Tech,The internet search engine Google has released its first set of results since the company floated on the stock market two months ago.
Sci/Tech,THE discovery by Australian scientists on the Indonesian island of Flores of an entirely new humanoid species - colloquially dubbed  quot;hobbits quot; because of their diminutive stature -uts a new piece in place in the long scientific mission to understand 
Sports,The king of Breeders #39; Cup trainers is pursuing his record 18th victory on horse racing #39;s biggest stage in a surprising way.
World,"In a swirl of dust, the first convoy moved out of the Black Watch base near Basra and headed north. Warrior armoured fighting vehicles were transported on low loaders while some troops moved in "
World,"TEHRAN, Oct 27 (AFP) - Iran said Wednesday a heavy water plant will go online within a month near the central city of Arak, despite international pressure for Tehran to suspend such nuclear-related activities."
Sci/Tech," Earthlings are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween. For more than an hour Wednesday night, the moon will be covered entirely by Earth's shadow and resemble a glowing pumpkin."
Sci/Tech," Everything from fire ants and coyotes to armadillos, lionfish and beach kudzu have made new homes in South Carolina over the years. So can the Cuban tree frog be far behind?"
Sports," The IOC has a word of advice for organizers of the 2008 Olympics  #151; prepare. Determined to avoid a repeat of the construction delays that threatened the Athens Games, Olympic officials arrived in Beijing on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The new iPod Photo is surely cool, but it's Apple's new music deal with U2 that might set off big waves in the e-music business. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business, U.S. blue chip stocks fell on  Wednesday as earnings and outlooks from two consumer products  giants failed to excite markets.
Sci/Tech,Look for more consumer electronics products and services from the PC behemoth. Also: SuSE Linux for Dell servers.
Business, OPEC took the unprecedented step of urging the United States to tap its emergency crude reserves to bring down world oil prices.
Business," Titan Corp. , which provides technology and translating services to the U.S. military, on Wednesday reported a slightly higher quarterly profit."
Business," Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A> on Wednesday  posted a quarterly operating profit well below analysts'  estimates even before  $1.5 billion in one time charges, as it  faced falling movie rental demand and higher costs to counter  competition."
Business,"US aircraft and defence company Boeing reports a 78 jump in quarterly profits, driven by increased demand for equipment from the armed forces."
Sports," Serena Williams looked so ill she could  barley lift her racket at times as she suffered a 7 6, 6 2  defeat to Russian qualifier Alina Jidkova in the second round  of the Linz Open WTA tournament Wednesday."
Sports," SOTOGRANDE, Spain (Reuters) - Severiano Ballesteros is to  be investigated by the European Tour following an alleged  assault on one of the tour's tournament directors at his home  course Pedrena."
Business,<p>\</p><p> By Muklis Ali</p><p> JAKARTA (Reuters) - OPEC took the unprecedented step of\urging the United States to tap its emergency crude reserves to\bring down world oil prices.</p>
Business,"One of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s investigators was perusing a stack of subpoenaed documents in a Manhattan office last month when he let out a yelp, slammed down his coffee and sprinted down the corridor."
Business,"Canadian telecom equipment maker Nortel Networks Corp. said Wednesday that it won #39;t be able to file financial restatements to correct accounting irregularities by the end of October, as originally expected."
Business,"Newmont Mining Corp. on Wednesday said its third-quarter profit rose on increased gold prices. Quarterly profit rose to \$128.7 million, or 29 cents per share, up from \$114."
Business,Orders to US factories for big-ticket durable goods edged up 0.2 percent in September while sales of new homes surged to the third highest monthly level on record.
Business,"Metal processor Ryerson Tull Inc. on Wednesday said it agreed to acquire Integris Metals Inc., a joint venture of aluminum producer Alcoa Inc."
Business," A lot of people say Michael Ovitz was overpaid at Walt Disney Company. These critics dwell on the superficial, noting, for instance, that he worked at the company just 14 months and was paid  $140 million when he quit."
Business,Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. reported a wider-than-anticipated loss in the third quarter as higher costs related to programming initiatives and customer acquisition offset revenue gains.
Business,PACIFIC Hydro shares yesterday caught an updraught that sent them more than 20 per cent higher after the wind farmer moved to flush out a bidder.
Business, Japan #39;s third largest automaker Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday its first half net profit rose 0.9 percent to 241.
Sci/Tech,Also: Howard Stern confronts Michael Powell on the air.
Sports," Serena Williams blamed a headache for her poor play in a 7 6 (5), 6 3 upset loss to qualifier Alina Jidkova in the second round of the Generali Ladies Open."
Sci/Tech,"Huygens, the joint NASA/ESA/ASI space mission has successfully made a close encounter with Saturns moon, Titan. This was confirmed in the early hours of this morning as the first information and "
Sci/Tech,  Canadian music lovers who #39;ve been itching to get into the ITunes online music store will have the chance next month.
Sci/Tech,At least one thing will happen during 2004 #39;s World Series that #39;s never happened before -- a total lunar eclipse. The moon will begin slipping into the Earth #39;s shadow at about 9:14 pm 
Sci/Tech," It #39;s not lack of choice that is the problem when trying to choose a digital music player, it #39;s rather the opposite."
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk has announced it is doubling the current maximum capacities of a range of its cards. SanDisk #39;s Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD cards are now available in 4GB, 1GB and 2GB capacities ranging in price from \$199 - \$799."
Sci/Tech,"In related news, it was announced yesterday that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, DC Comics and Electronic Arts will bring a Batman Begins videogame tie-in."
Business," U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday  morning after the government reported a bigger than expected  rise in crude oil inventories last week, triggering a sharp  slide in oil prices."
Sports,"Determined to avoid a repeat of the construction delays that threatened the Athens Games, Olympic officials arrived in Beijing on Wednesday."
Sports,English Premiership strugglers West Bromwich Albion have refused to comment on reports they have approached former Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson as a replacement for Gary Megson.
Sports,"PAULA RADCLIFFE will make her first competitive appearance since failing to complete the marathon and 10,000 metres at the Athens Olympics at next month #39;s New York marathon."
Sports,Millwall and Liverpool fans have blamed each other for the violence which marred the Carling Cup third-round tie at The New Den. Lions supporters have denied chants 
Sports,"Victoria  quot;Torie quot; Snelgrove, the college student fatally injured by a pepper-spray projectile during a Red Sox celebration last week, was laid "
Business," Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CMCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CMCSA.O</A>, the largest  U.S. cable operator, on Wednesday posted a third quarter profit  on better than expected gains in high speed Internet customers  and raised its full year outlook for subscriber growth."
World,The country #39;s most feared militant group released a video today showing a frightened young Japanese civilian saying he would be beheaded if Japan did not withdraw its troops from Iraq.
World,"MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-controlled Kashmir - Thousands of people in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir demonstrated Wednesday to mark the black day 57 years ago when India deployed troops in the Himalayan region."
World,"Basra, Iraq -- The British military says its troops have begun heading north to Baghdad from their base in southern Iraq. Large flatbed trucks can be seen carrying armored British vehicles up a road through Iraq #39;s southern desert."
World,Lebanon Wednesday rejected US criticism Syria dictated the make-up of the the new 30-member government of Premier Omar Karami. Information Minister Elie Ferzili said after 
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  eased last week even though average 30 year mortgage rates  decreased, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A>, one of  the world's largest makers of telecoms equipment, said on  Wednesday it would miss by about two weeks its end of October  deadline to release long awaited restated financial results."
Sci/Tech,Company becomes last of the four major server sellers to fully support Novell's SuSE Linux.
World," Talks between Iranian negotiators and  French, British and German officials aimed at freezing Tehran's  uranium enrichment program ended Wednesday with no immediate  word of a result."
World, Japan's prime minister insisted Wednesday  that Japan would not withdraw its troops from Iraq despite a  threat by a militant group to behead a Japanese hostage unless  Tokyo pulled them out.
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. will install Novell Inc.'s Suse Linux operating system on Dell PowerEdge servers as part of a worldwide agreement, the companies announced Wednesday at the LinuxWorld conference in Frankfurt, Germany."
Sci/Tech,IFire aims to displace LCD TVs with its lower-cost display technology.
Sci/Tech," Internet users are doing far fewer searches for sex and pornography and more for e commerce and business than they were seven years ago, University of Pittsburgh and Penn State researchers say in a new book."
World," The Berlin Philharmonic and British conductor Simon Rattle will set off on a tour of Japan this weekend, the orchestra said."
Sci/Tech," The Internet rumor mill had it right several weeks ago when whispers circulated that Apple was readying a retooled iPod music player and had entered into a special promotional deal with the mega famous rock band U2.  Yesterday brought confirmation of both, with most of the media focusing in on the official news that the quirky computer company turned digital entertainment pacesetter has given its portable music player the ability to store digital images."
World, MONTREAL (CP)   CAE Inc. has won a  #36;23 million contract to provide China Eastern Airlines with a flight simulator to help train pilots to fly Airbus jets.
World," BROOKFIELD, Wis.  #8212; With their ardent, Bible based opposition to abortion and gay marriage, evangelical Christians are a key target of the massive Republican get out the vote drive heading into next week's election. Party leaders consider conservative Christians to be as near a lock for President Bush as any group can be."
Business,"The Donald heads off a bankruptcy with yet another re-capitalization, but the stock remains among the walking dead."
Business,"America is ""very concerned"" about healthcare in retirement. That's okay with us."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Opens EU iTunes, Unveils iPod Photo\\Apple is still leading the pack in taking a bite out of online music shopping search with the news that they have launched a European iTunes online music store. Shortly before Apple's special music event on Tuesday featuring Bono and The Edge from U2, ..."
World,Turkey sends army planes and helicopters to help extinguish a forest fire in neighbouring Syria.
Business, Oil prices fell heavily from near record  peaks on Wednesday after a sharp build in U.S. crude oil stocks  spurred traders to take profits from a fierce rally.
Business,"The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it expects to resume formal loan talks with Argentina after completion of the country #39;s debt exchange deal, delayed last week and now scheduled for Jan. 17."
Business,"Concerns about winter fuel supplies were heightened Wednesday after a report showed US inventories of distillate, which includes heating oil, shrank for the sixth straight week."
Business,"SOARING global energy demand will leave the West increasingly in thrall to the Middle East, the world #39;s energy watchdog has warned."
Business,"Google Inc. said Wednesday that it acquired Keyhole Corp., a Mountain View, Calif.-based company that combines a database of mapping information and images collected from satellites and airplanes with software."
Business,"Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a quarterly operating profit well below analysts #39; estimates even before \$1."
Business,"Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods from US factories eked out a tepid gain in September, according to a report Wednesday, offering a mixed view of the nation #39;s recovering economy."
Business,"Pacific Hydro Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest listed renewable energy company, hired advisers after receiving approaches that may lead to a takeover."
World," Lebanon's new government was ""made in Damascus"" in defiance of a U.N. resolution calling for an end to Syria's interference in Lebanese affairs, a senior U.S. official was quoted on Wednesday as saying."
Sci/Tech,"US space agency NASA unveiled a new computer yesterday that its creators claim is the fastest in the world. Project Columbia, named for the space shuttle that was destroyed early last year, cost \$US50million "
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk on Tuesday announced new flash memory cards with higher capacities, designed to fit into consumer gizmos like digital cameras, camcorders and cell phones."
Sci/Tech,"com October 27, 2004, 8:05 AM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sci/Tech,We #39;ve uncovered some additional info on the upcoming Electronic Arts #39; title. Looks like this won #39;t be another Catwoman.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has announced a new framework and tool for Visual Studio Team System to support the creation of service-oriented applications for various vertical industries.
Sci/Tech,"Intel has unveiled its first Flash Software Developer Kit (SDK) for mobiles, promising that the Flash Data Integrator 6.0 (Intel FDI) will help developers boost performance of advanced applications for multimedia smartphones."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox are one win away from ending The Curse and wiping out 86 years of frustration. After becoming the first team to erase a 3 0 deficit in a best of seven playoff series, the "
Sports,"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday said 2008 Games host Beijing should take care not to complete its venues too late, two months after it advised the city not to finish them too early."
Sports,"BY any measure, this was an extraordinary spectacle. On a warm winter #39;s day in the geographical centre of India, elite batsmen on the most verdant of grounds had cause to duck, sway and weave against the rising ball."
Sports,  Two wins in last season #39;s NIT and five returning starters apparently get you just one thing in Big East Conference basketball.
World," John Kerry slammed Vice President Dick Cheney as  quot;Minister of Disinformation, quot; and accused the White House of  quot;dodging and bobbing and weaving quot; to evade blame over missing explosives in Iraq."
World," Lebanon's new government was ""made in  Damascus"" in defiance of a U.N. resolution calling for an end  to Syria's interference in Lebanese affairs, a senior U.S.  official was quoted on Wednesday as saying."
Business,Lenders have concocted a frightening brew of fees. Are there fang marks on your wallet?
Sports," Toronto's Nik Antropov, Philadelphia's Michal Handzus and Pittsburgh's Steve McKenna became the latest NHL players to head to Europe during the lockout."
Sports,"The season hasn't even begun and the Wizards are already giving us these nuggets: their hot new dating service, a brawl with the Bulls and Kwame just being Kwame."
Sports,Syracuse was the runaway preseason pick of Big East coaches Wednesday on the strength of a team that has all its starters back after reaching the round of 16 last season.
Sports,"Toronto's Nik Antropov, Philadelphia's Michal Handzus and Pittsburgh's Steve McKenna became the latest NHL players to head to Europe during the lockout."
World," Global air passenger traffic continued a steady rise in the first nine months of this year, rising 17.7 percent from the same period in 2003, the International Air Transport Association said Wednesday."
Sports, Referees at the 2006 World Cup will begin a training program next year in what FIFA hopes will assure top officiating during the showcase event in Germany.
Sports, A former Irish priest famous for stunts  that disrupted the marathon at the Athens Olympics and  Britain's Grand Prix denied charges on Wednesday of indecency  with a schoolgirl.
Sci/Tech,"Most large companies are struggling to protect themselves against security threats, a survey from security consultancy NetSec published today reveals.\"
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the world #39;s largest makers of telecoms equipment, said on Wednesday it would miss by about two weeks its end of October deadline "
Sci/Tech,Apple Inc. announced that it has signed a deal with U2 and Universal Music Group to sell a  quot;special quot; iPod that will include U2 #39;s new album.
Sci/Tech,NASA scientists are poring over the latest pictures unveiling Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan. The images show distinct dark and bright surface areas.
Sci/Tech,"The EU iTunes Music Store retains the same features and per-song price of 99 euro cents, established in June for customers in UK, Germany and France."
Sci/Tech,  Ontario #39;s consumer minister is putting parents on notice about the newest video game sensation to hit store shelves.
Sports,"THE improbable dream is almost reality. Glenn McGrath, brilliantly leading the charge in his 100th Test, yesterday joined pace partner Jason Gillespie in choking the life out of India #39;s underachieving top order in the third Test."
Sports,Tailback Brian Westbrook joined quarterback Donovan McNabb and wide receiver Terrell Owens on the list of the Philadelphia Eagles #39; seemingly irreplaceable offensive players when the club lost 
World,"Thai-Muslim citizens check for names their relatives who died after the Monday #39;s riot erected outside a military camp in Pattani province, southern Thailand Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004."
World,The Black Watch were tonight heading for the so-called Triangle of Death outside Baghdad to free US Marines for an expected all-out assault on Fallujah.
World,"His election to a five-year presidential term all but official, Afghan leader Hamid Karzai was already under pressure Wednesday to put the squeeze on the country #39;s powerful warlords and tackle a narcotics industry threatening to overwhelm one "
World," A battle group of British troops rolled out of southern Iraq on a US requested mission to deadlier areas near Baghdad, in a major political gamble for British Prime Minister Tony Blair."
Business,"New Delhi, Dec. 4: Bangladesh finance minister S. Saifur Rahman will arrive in India late tonight for a five-day visit and interaction with Indias top political leadership."
World, Democratic presidential contender John Kerry accused President George W. Bush's administration of abandoning its responsibilities in Iraq as the two rivals intensified attacks ahead of the US election.
World," A freak tie result in the presidential election could mean the House of Representatives would choose the next president, a scenario that would favor Republican incumbent George W. Bush."
Business,"World oil prices plummeted to a near three-month low on Thursday, capping a two-day, 12-percent plunge as fear of a global energy supply crunch evaporated."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. said it will miss a self-imposed October deadline for filing restated results, the second time the telephone equipment maker has delayed the release of its financial statements."
Business,"CHICAGO, Oct 27 (AFP) - Aviation and defense giant Boeing said Wednesday its third-quarter profit shot up 78 percent from a year ago to 456 million dollars and gave an upbeat forecast for the rest of 2004 and into 2005."
Sci/Tech,The spacecraft passed within 746 miles of Titan #39;s surface and should send back pictures 100 times sharper than past views. Those images are to be released beginning today.
Sports,"The National Stadium in Karachi suddenly seems a less impregnable fortress. Sri Lanka won a Test in Faisalabad after starts of 9 for 3 and 0 for 1, to continue their unbeaten series run in Pakistan."
Business,AILING former McDonald #39;s chief executive Charlie Bell will fly home to Australia in a company plane specially fitted with medical equipment.
Sci/Tech," It's not for the squeamish but Britons with a strong constitution will get a rare opportunity to view brain surgery as it happens, in an operating room 4,000 miles away in the United States."
Sci/Tech,Verizon Communications is stepping further into video as a way to compete against cable companies.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems and several other vendors on Wednesday will release an early draft of a specification intended to ease integration of Java-based systems, but IBM and BEA Systems have dropped out of participation in the effort."
Sci/Tech,"  A group of some of the world's leading IT and telecommunications companies have warned that Europe could become a ""haven for plagiarism"" if the European Parliament fails to agree to allow patent protection for inventions implemented by computer."
Sci/Tech,"Linux distributor Suse has warned of one of the most serious security holes to date in Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which could allow attackers to shut down a system running 2.6-based software."
Business, Oil prices tumbled Wednesday after a report showing a bigger jump in crude oil inventories than traders and analysts had been expecting.
Business," Shares of Boeing Co. (BA) rose 3 in the premarket trading session Wednesday, after the aerospace and defense giant reported better than expected third "
Sci/Tech," Scientists are examining the first close up pictures of the surface of Saturn #39;s mysterious moon, Titan. The Cassini spacecraft has sent several high resolution images of Titan #39;s dark and "
Sci/Tech,"A new supercomputer named Columbia has claimed the title of world #39;s fastest. The computer, built by Silicon Graphics for NASA at the Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, includes 10,240 Itanium "
Sci/Tech,"Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has signed a deal with Electronic Arts which will see the giant publisher taking on the creation of videogames based on the forthcoming Batman Begins, which is tipped to be one of the biggest movies of next summer."
Sports,Karachi: Pakistani paceman Shoaib Akhtar was ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka starting Thursday after suffering a shoulder injury during training.
World,"Lebanon #39;s new government was  quot;made in Damascus quot; in defiance of a UN resolution calling for an end to Syria #39;s interference in Lebanese affairs, a senior US official was quoted on Wednesday as saying."
World," Iran said its talks with European officials in Vienna on were  quot;very constructive quot;, while insisting on its right to nuclear technology, state television reported."
World," Residents in Indian Kashmir will face up to three years in jail for hosting extravagant weddings under new government regulations, officials said."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems and several other vendors on Wednesday will release an early draft of a specification intended to ease integration of Java based systems, but IBM and BEA Systems have dropped out of participation in the effort."
Business,US stocks rebounded on Wednesday morning as oil prices fell sharply after a higher-than-expected rise in crude stocks trumped a drop in distillate inventories.
Business,"New home sales in the United States rose by 3.5 percent in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.21 million units, registering the third highest level on record, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday."
Business,"  Aerospace giant Boeing Co. reported a 78 percent jump in third quarter earnings, buoyed by a strong defense business, and raised its estimate for full year profits due to a favorable tax outlook."
Business,BHP Billiton said yesterday it had agreed with joint venture partner Alcoa to sell their 100 per cent stake in Integris Metals to Ryerson Tull of Chicago.
Business,"Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reported higher third-quarter earnings on Wednesday and an 11 percent increase in sales on strength in its mission systems, integrated "
Business,"  Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Wednesday said it posted a wider loss for the third quarter from a year earlier, as higher expenses    particularly for National Football League programming    more than offset a surge in revenue."
Sci/Tech, With news that the real world p2p file sharing networks are thriving comes other news that Apple has invaded the European Union with a version of its iTunes corporate music store.
Sci/Tech,"Dell is to certify and pre-install Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 on select Dell PowerEdge servers worldwide, the system vendor announced today."
Sci/Tech,"With next-generation game systems not expected until 2006, the video game industry needs blockbuster games to keep business flowing."
Sports,Buschwhacked: Martinez holds listless Cardinals to three hits over seven innings in front of booing St. Louis fans; Red Sox move to within one win of World Series.
World, Britain said it planned to ask the European Commission for a somewhat larger share of the greenhouse gas emissions allowances that are to begin trading on an EU carbon market next year.
World,The organization of  quot;Qaida al-Jihad in the Mesopotamia quot; which is led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said it had kidnapped one member of the Japanese forces in Iraq and threatened to execute him if Tokyo will not withdraw its forces from Iraq within 48 hours.
Business," The world's largest gold producer,  Newmont Mining Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NEM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NEM.N</A>, on Wednesday said higher gold  prices drove up quarterly profit by 12.5 percent, even though  it sold less of the precious metal."
Sports,"A baserunning gaffe turns Pedro Martinez into Pedro the magnificent, and now it's simply a matter of when the Red Sox end their eons of pain."
World, Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry has won plaudits abroad for his promises to fight global warming but could find his hands tied at home if he wins next week's U.S. elections.
Business,RedEnvelope is still in the red. Do investors have something to cheer about?
Business, Oil prices fell heavily from near record  peaks on Wednesday after a sharp build in U.S. crude stocks  spurred traders to take profits from a fierce rally.
Business," DaimlerChrysler AG's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCX.N</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCXGn.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCXGn.DE</A>  Chrysler division on Wednesday said it will start building its  hot selling 300C sedan at a plant operated by Magna Steyr in  Graz, Austria, early next year."
Sci/Tech,The shipment of jobs overseas is one of the most pressing economic issues of the presidential campaign. Here are 10 key facts of the matter.\
World, US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage praised Russia's anti terror efforts as he laid a wreath at a site of a recent Moscow metro suicide bombing.
World," Warring parties in Sudan's  western Darfur region are showing no urgency in the search for  a political solution to a conflict that has caused a  humanitarian catastrophe, the top U.N. envoy in Sudan said  Wednesday."
Business," U.S. durable goods orders rose, with  key components gaining strongly, and single family homes sales  soared in September, reinforcing views the Federal Reserve will  raise interest rates further this year."
Business, U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday on  investor relief that oil prices fell sharply after a  higher than expected rise in crude stocks last week.
Sci/Tech," Space shuttle Enterprise was born to be an astronautical bridesmaid, never a bride."
Business,"Aerospace giant Boeing Co. reported a 78 percent jump in third-quarter earnings, buoyed by a strong defense business, and raised its estimate for full-year profits due to a favorable tax outlook."
World,Opec members call for a cut in rampant over-production as prices oil prices plummet amid warmer US weather.
World,English cricket authorities give the national team the go-ahead to tour Zimbabwe.
Sci/Tech,The discovery of remains belonging to a tiny species of ancient human has been hailed as one of the most sensational finds of its type in decades.
Business,New York #39;s main crude oil contract shot to a record high of \$55.45 a barrel on Friday amid deepening concern over US stocks of winter heating fuel.
Business, Nortel Networks has announced that it #39;s once again delaying the release of financial reports. The company is currently reviewing its accounting for the past four years.
Business,"A surprisingly large number of Americans took advantage of low mortgage rates to buy new homes in September, signaling continued strength in the real estate market."
Business,"Orders for  #39;big-ticket #39; goods in the US crept up by a smaller than expected margin in September, hit by a sharp fall in demand for planes, government figures showed today."
Sci/Tech,"Trick-or-treaters can expect an early Halloween treat on Wednesday night, when a total lunar eclipse makes the moon look like a glowing pumpkin."
Sci/Tech,"Novell plans to make its SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 software available direct from Dell on factory-loaded Dell servers. The companies said Wednesday that beginning in 2005, customers buying Dell #39;s PowerEdge "
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES (IFPI) - The company and operators behind the Puretunes.com website, an online service which formerly sold unauthorized unlimited music downloads, have agreed to an out-of-court settlement of a copyright infringement lawsuit brought last year "
World," President George W. Bush may see himself as defender of democracy and compassionate conservatism but film fans have voted him ""Movie Villain of the Year""."
Sports,"It might not have been a classic in straight footballing terms, but as a spectacle it certainly lived up to the hype, and the fallout from that match at Old Trafford last Sunday has kept the inmates here at Soccernet Towers thoroughly entertained."
Sports,"World soccer #39;s governing body has handed out suspensions to Belgian internationals Bart Goor and Erik Deflandre after they were sent off in a recent World Cup qualifier against Spain, FIFA said Wednesday."
Sports,There are at least two trainers who think the correct move with Azeri is to run in the Breeders #39; Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr.
World,"PARIS, Oct 27 (AFP) - French President Jacques Chirac said Wednesday that Turkey #39;s EU membership bid was  quot;not a done deal, quot; although he believed it was in Europe #39;s best interests, a government spokesman reported after a cabinet meeting."
Sci/Tech, Holes in KOffice and RealPlayer allow attackers to take over a user's system.
Sci/Tech," In a breathtaking discovery, scientists working on a remote Indonesian island say they have uncovered the bones of a human dwarf species marooned for eons while modern man rapidly colonized the rest of the planet."
World, British troops rolled north from Basra  Wednesday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up  U.S. troops for a widely expected attack on the rebel held city  of Falluja.
Sci/Tech," Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) offered voluntary early retirement options to about 9,200, or 17 percent, of its U.S. employees, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce costs, the company said Tuesday."
Business,"Tribune staff reporters Geoff Daugherty, Susan Chandler and Gary Washburn contributed to this story. Its financial situation steadily deteriorating, the parent of ATA "
Business,Comcast Corp. posted strong growth in high-speed Internet and digital cable customers during the third quarter. The Philadelphia-based cable TV and programming company #39;s profit was slightly below estimates and its revenue was slightly above them.
Business,"For its third quarter ended Sept. 30, the New York satellite radio broadcaster lost \$169 million, or 14 cents a share. That compares with a year-ago loss of \$107 million, or 11 cents a share."
Business, Oil prices at record highs sent quarterly profits up at ConocoPhillips  and two other top U.S. producers on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,Dell and Novell have reached an agreement that will see Novell SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 receive certification on a selection of Dell PowerEdge servers.
Sports,Penn State starting quarterback Zack Mills may not play Saturday against Ohio State because of the lingering effects of a concussion.
Sports,"By Will Lloyd. The college football season is two-thirds complete, yet it #39;s the last third of it that is sure to bring excitement and surprises, especially in the race to win the Heisman Trophy."
World," Prosecutors have charged three police officers with criminal negligence in the seizure last month of more than 1,000 hostages in a school in Beslan, officials said Wednesday."
World," Sen. John Edwards scolded President Bush on Wednesday for invoking the names of Democratic presidents and accused Bush of leading by ""fear and failure."""
World, Mayor Robert Pastrick will not finish his ninth term in office after conceding defeat in a court mandated special Democratic primary ordered because of corruption allegations.
Sci/Tech,A third of respondents said that spyware has been on the rise in the past six months.
World, Britain's Prince Charles got a first hand glimpse of the recreation of a pulpit for Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque on the second day of a visit to Jordan.
Business, Oil prices fell from near record peaks  on Wednesday after a sharp build in U.S. crude stocks spurred  traders to take profits.
Sci/Tech, Greenpeace activists welded shut the entrance to the headquarters of Brazil's state nuclear power company on Tuesday and chained themselves together in front of the building.
Sci/Tech," THE DISCOVERY: The bones of a human dwarf species marooned on the remote Indonesian island of Flores between 95,000 and 12,000 years ago while modern humans rapidly developed elsewhere."
World,"The US brings into service the first FA-22 Raptor, a stealth fighter rated as the most expensive jet in military history."
Sports," Baltimore Ravens tackle Jonathan Ogden is expected to miss three to four weeks with a pulled left hamstring, although the 2003 All Pro player intends to shorten his absence by adhering to a rigorous rehabilitation program."
World,"The president addressed the issue for the first time today, signaling that he saw its potential to hurt him on Nov. 2."
Business,"US aerospace giant Boeing Co. reported a 78 per cent jump in third-quarter profits, buoyed by a strong defence business, as the company raised its estimate for full-year profits because of a favourable tax outlook."
Sci/Tech," quot;We #39;re excited to bring the iTunes Music Store to even more music fans across Europe, and with this expansion we now reach customers in almost 70 percent of the global music market, quot; Apple #39;s Vice President of Applications Eddy Cue said."
Sci/Tech,"The skeleton was found in the same sediment deposits on Flores that have also been found to contain stone tools and the bones of dwarf elephants, giant rodents, and Komodo dragons."
Sci/Tech,"IR Feature Writer - 10/27/04. How superstitious are you? A little? Not at all? When the Earth #39;s shadow overtakes the moon tonight starting at 6:06 pm, superstition, in all its mystery, may be lurking just around the corner."
Sci/Tech,The Web is filling up with rumors about an alliance between search giant and browser maker Firefox. LONDON (Reuters) - The Firefox browser is looking for allies in its quest to challenge Microsoft #39;s dominant 
Sci/Tech,"October 27, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- According to a report by Internetnews.com, America Online (aol.com) has reversed course and returned to the Microsoft-backed (microsoft."
Sci/Tech," (Oct 24, 2004) The ninth crew to man the International Space Station safely returned to Earth on Saturday. Commander Gennady Padalka and NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke landed in the steppes of "
Sports,"Real Madrid forward Michael Owen was in the mood to celebrate after his midweek goal against Leganes completed a rare seven day hat trick of scoring La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey winners."
Sports," Led by linebacker Mike O #39;Shea and kick return specialist Bashir Levingston, the Toronto Argonauts dominated voting for this week #39;s CFL player of the week awards."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and Arizona Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers were named the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for Week 7 of "
Sports,Motivating college athletes to maintain a similar level of intensity during each and every game is one of biggest challenges for a college football coach.
World,"The Asian Wall Street Journal yesterday described US Secretary of State Colin Powell #39;s support of Taiwan #39;s eventual reunification with China as a  quot;slip-up, quot; when most Taiwanese have rejected it."
Business," Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A> on Wednesday  posted a quarterly operating profit well below analysts'  estimates even before  $1.5 billion in one time charges, as it  faced falling movie rental demand and higher costs to counter  competition."
Sci/Tech,The shipment of jobs overseas is one of the most pressing economic issues of the presidential campaign. Here are 10 key facts of the matter.\
Sci/Tech,"For manufacturing fanatics, a tour of Dell's facility is sort of like visiting Stonehenge. Here's where direct fulfillment took flight."
World," The government approved the creation of a political party headed by a young ambitious lawyer, in only the third time that a new party was authorized in Egypt in almost three decades."
Business,Georgia's new president is offering a tax amnesty for people who hid earnings under the previous regime in an effort to boost the country's crumbling economy.
Sports," Former Finnish ski jumping star Matti  Nykanen was sentenced to 2 years in jail after a court found  him guilty of aggravated assault on Wednesday, the chief  prosecutor said."
Sci/Tech,Search enabler Google Inc. said Wednesday it acquired digital mapping company Keyhole Corp. for an undisclosed sum.
Sci/Tech,"Internet search company Google Inc. has acquired Keyhole Corp., a supplier of online satellite maps that allow users to zoom down to street level to specific locations, Google said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, Oct 27, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday it will release its new handheld video game system PlayStation Portable on Dec. 12 for the Japanese market."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO tells customers that Windows carries lower total costs and is more secure than the open-source operating system. By John Foley.
Sports,NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer was arrested and accused of interfering with police officers as they attempted to serve a warrant on his son.
Sports,"ADIBI IS EAGER: Xavier Adibi, the redshirt freshman linebacker who will return to the Virginia Tech lineup tomorrow night (7:45) when the 22nd-ranked Hokies play at Georgia Tech, said he #39;s confident that his injured right arm won #39;t give him further "
Sports, Denver Broncos running back Quentin Griffin will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a knee injury.
World," AU Optronics Corp., which makes liquid crystal display panels used for computer and TV screens, on Wednesday reported lower third quarter earnings and cut its forecast for the full year as prices fall for the display panels."
Sports, Free agent forwards Damone Brown and Darius Rice were waived by the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.
World,"HARARE, 27 October (IRIN) - The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) on Wednesday condemned the deportation of a 14-member South African labour delegation that had arrived in the country on a fact-finding mission."
Sports," ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (Sports Network) - Denver Broncos  running back Quentin Griffin will miss the remainder of the  season after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a  knee injury."
Sci/Tech,"The US brings into service the first FA-22 Raptor, a stealth fighter rated as the most expensive jet in history."
Sports," SOTOGRANDE, Spain (Reuters) - Britain's Luke Donald, twice  a winner on this year's European Tour, can break into Europe's  top 10 for 2004 if he can triumph in the season-ending Volvo  Masters at Valderrama this week."
Business," America West Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWA.N</A> on  Wednesday posted a third quarter loss and forecast losses going  forward as soaring fuel prices, weak revenue and excess  industry capacity broke a stream of profits at the parent of  America West Airlines."
World, President Bush has been dogged by a spate of bad news in the final days of the presidential campaign but it is unclear whether that will sway enough voters to affect the election outcome.
World, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi  said Wednesday he would not withdraw troops from Iraq despite a  threat by a militant group to behead a Japanese hostage within  48 hours unless Tokyo pulled its forces out.
Sci/Tech,"After almost two months of deliberation and voting, the Wikimedia Foundation has now officially launched the Wikinews project in English and German editions. More languages will follow soon. Wikinews aims to be to news media what Wikipedia is to encyclopedias: a free, comprehensive and, eventually, reliable source of information, collaboratively created by volunteers around the planet.  Wikinews explicitly allows original reporting, making it somewhat similar to Indymedia, while adhering to a strict Neutral Point of View policy.    Read on to find out what the Wikimedia community has accomplished so far, what challenges it faces, and how Wikinews can become successful."
Sports,"Denver running back Quentin Griffin is out for the year. The team placed Griffin on injured reserve Wednesday, two days after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 23-10 loss at Cincinnati."
Sports,"The European tour is investigating Seve Ballesteros, who is accused of assaulting another Spanish golfer off the course during an amateur tournament last month."
Business,The fanfare surrounding final government approval of Cingular Wireless LLC #39;s  $41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Business,"NEW YORK, October 27 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices declined sharply today after the US weekly inventory data revealed a higher-than-expected increase in crude oil inventories last week."
Business, Black  amp; Decker on Wednesday reported a 51 percent surge in third quarter earnings reflecting strong demand in Dewalt and Price Pfister brands despite a slide in the company #39;s namesake product line.
Business,"New-home sales surged unexpectedly in September, climbing 3.5, as low mortgage rates attracted buyers, a government report showed Wednesday."
Business,"Oct. 27 (BCN) - Fremont Boulevard was reopened at approximately 4:30 am after a water main break flooded an estimated ten million gallons of water over Fremont #39;s Centerville District Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Water District."
Sci/Tech,"Augmenting its technology assets and pushing into subscription services, Google (Quote, Chart) announced today that it has acquired digital mapping specialist Keyhole for an undisclosed sum."
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. and Novell Inc. announced Wednesday an agreement between the two companies to distribute Novell #39;s SuSE Linux distribution preinstalled on single- and dual-processor Dell PowerEdge servers.
Sci/Tech,"  Attention, Ontario parents: there may be a skull cracking, car stealing thug in your living room. Jim Watson, the province #39;s consumer and business services minister, put parents on notice Wednesday "
Sci/Tech,"Soyuz TMA-5 docked with the Pirs module on Oct 16 at 0416 UTC. Sharipov, Chiao, Shargin, Padalka and Fincke spent a week aboard the Station and at 1814 UTC on Oct 23 Padalka, Fincke and Shargin entered Soyuz "
Sports,"NAGPUR: On his first real day at the office in his 100th Test match, Glenn McGrath showed why he ranks among cricket #39;s all-time greats."
Sports,A delegation of top Olympic officials arrived in Beijing on Wednesday with a clear message for its hosts: Preparation is the key to successfully hosting the 2008 Games.
Sports,BAYERN Munich moved to within one point of the summit of the German league Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over leaders Wolfsburg. Claudio Pizarro opened his account for the season with a brace on 24 and 45 minutes 
Sports,"FIFA, determined that the refereeing at the 2006 World Cup finals will be the best ever, are launching an 18-month campaign to ensure the world #39;s top referees are fully prepared for the finals in Germany."
World,"The current mindset in Pakistan appears to be flexible on the Kashmir issue. Similarly, flexibility is needed from the Indian side."
World,"Eighteen year-old Hajara Ibrahim waits at the court waiting room while a police officers stands guard in Dass, 40 km (25 miles) south of the state capital Bauchi Nigeria, Wednesday Oct. 27, 2004."
Sci/Tech," British rock band Marillion has gone a step further. Since striking off on its own in 2000, the band has used its online site, http://marillion.com, to raise over 500,000 pounds ( #36;913,200) from fans to finance its last two albums and support its first North American tour since 1995."
World, A Florida motorist was arrested Wednesday on charges of trying to run down U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris at an intersection where the controversial former state elections chief was campaigning for re election to Congress.
Sci/Tech, U.K. semiconductor design company Arm Ltd. is teaming with a division of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV to develop a self timed processor that promises low power consumption and easy integration for use in smart cards and consumer electronics.
Business,"Cingular Wireless said it has completed its previously announced merger with AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc., creating the US #39;s biggest wireless carrier with the largest digital voice and data network in the country."
Business,Consumers worried about job prospects. Raises questions about whether Americans will be in spending mood during holidays. Worries about job prospects sent consumer confidence in the United States to a seven 
Business,The report blames a drop in shipments from market leader palmOne and market consolidation highlighted by a near complete exit of top vendors Sony and Toshiba from international competition.
Business,"Volkswagen and its union traded threats Wednesday ahead of renewed wage talks, with several thousand workers staging short work stoppages and the German carmaker #39;s personnel chief warning of dramatic job cuts if the company doesn #39;t get cost "
Sports," quot;We have not reached an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone, and we are absolutely not ready to accept that there is not a better redistribution among the teams of the money generated by F1, quot; Faure said."
Sports," Denver running back Quentin Griffin is out for the year. The team placed Griffin on injured reserve Wednesday, two days after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 23 10 loss at Cincinnati."
Sports,Europe #39;s Ryder Cup team is having a reunion this week at Valderrama. All 12 members of the team which beat the United States at Oakland Hills last month are playing in the European tour #39;s season-ending Volvo Masters.
World,"China rejected on Wednesday Secretary of State Colin Powell #39;s call to resume dialogue with Taipei, saying Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian #39;s overtures "
Business,"Chicago and its business community may take a harder hit from Tuesdays bankruptcy filing by ATA Holdings Corp. than the troubled airlines hometown of Indianapolis, a court document shows."
Business,"Consumer confidence tumbled for the third consecutive month in October, private research group The Conference Board reported Tuesday."
Business,"The commercial stocks of crude oil in the United States surged by 4.0 million barrels to 283.4 million barrels in the week ending on October 22, near the lower end of average "
Business,Georgia is offering a one-off  #39;tax amnesty #39; to people who hid their earnings under the regime of former president Eduard Shevardnadze.
Business,Thousands of workers of German car giant Volkswagen on Wednesday held demonstrations ahead of a crucial round of wage talks. The company #39;s works council said Wednesday that about 
Sci/Tech,NASAs Cassini spacecraft pierced some of the thick veil of haze that hides Saturns giant moon at 8:25 pm CDT Tuesday as it passed within 750 miles of Titan.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have discovered a tiny species of ancient human that lived 18,000 years ago on an isolated island east of the Java Sea -- a prehistoric hunter in a  quot;lost world quot; of giant lizards and miniature elephants."
Sports," Raimo Summanen, who signed a three year deal through 2006 to coach Finland #39;s national hockey team, has been relieved of his duties."
Business,"As Delta Air Lines (nyse: DAL - news - people ) agonizes over whether to seek the shelter of Chapter 11, ATA Holdings (nasdaq: ATAH - news - people ) beat them to the punch."
Business,"Boeing Co. on Wednesday topped Wall Street expectations with a 78 percent jump in quarterly profit on strength in its defense operations, and raised its earnings forecast for 2004."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK (CNN/Money ) - In recent weeks, analysts and pundits have filled the air with speculation that Sony would be forced to delay its entry in the handheld gaming market."
Sports,"Azeri, Horse of the Year in 2002 and a near certainty for the Distaff Race in the Breeders #39; Cup at Lone Star Park Saturday, is to run instead in the tougher but much more prestigious \$4 million Classic."
World,"PATTANI - Thailand #39;s Government faced withering criticism after nearly 80 Muslims suffocated to death while in Army custody, with one newspaper blaming the tragedy on the Prime Minister #39;s  quot;flawed quot; leadership."
Sports," GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Reuters) - Azeri, Horse of the Year  in 2002 and a near certainty for the Distaff Race in the  Breeders' Cup at Lone Star Park Saturday, is to run instead in  the tougher but much more prestigious \$4 million Classic."
Sci/Tech,"A cap on industrial carbon dioxide emissions is to be cut back by the government, angering green groups."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo adds a search feature for cell phones, following a similar move by Google. Also:  Start-up Seven gets addicted to Java."
Sci/Tech,David Kirsch will be online to talk about research at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business to preserve records from the dot-com era of the late 1990s.
Sci/Tech, A new online medical journal will make its research articles available to the public free of charge and accessible through the Internet.
Sci/Tech," U.S. President George W. Bush's official campaign Web site has blocked access to foreign Web surfers since Monday, an Internet monitoring company said Wednesday."
World," Hungary on Wednesday ordered food retailers to withdraw all products containing paprika, the fiery red spice that is an essential ingredient in the Hungarian national dish, goulash."
Sci/Tech, South Korea's Samsung Electronics said it has developed the world's highest capacity SRAM (static random access memory) chip for high performance networking systems.
Business," The world's largest gold producer,  Newmont Mining Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NEM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NEM.N</A>, said on Wednesday that higher  gold prices drove up quarterly profit by 12.5 percent, even  though it sold less of the precious metal."
World," Hungary on Wednesday ordered food  retailers to withdraw all products containing paprika, the  fiery red spice that is an essential ingredient in the  Hungarian national dish, goulash."
Business,"Reports from Federal Reserve districts say economy is growing but energy prices have cut spending. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US economy kept on growing in September and early October, even as higher prices "
Business,"The US Commerce Department said Wednesday sales of new homes rose 3.5 percent in September to a 1.206 million annual rate, the third-highest pace on record."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft, in a dramatic flyby of the Saturn moon Titan, has sent back images of an alien expanse that has many of the hallmarks of a young Earth before the rise of organic life some 3 billion years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Search enabler Google Inc. said Wednesday it acquired digital mapping company Keyhole Corp. for an undisclosed sum. Keyhole maintains a multiterabyte database of digital images of geographic locations, culled from satellite and aerial snapshots."
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk Corp. on Tuesday introduced new high-end capacities of 4GB, 1GB and 2GB for its Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD storage cards, respectively, as well as an increase to 512MB for its miniSD and RS-MMC media for cell phones."
Sci/Tech,"Four men who attempted to use what they believed was a loophole in Spanish law to allow them to sell MP3s online legally, along with the company behind the site they ran, have agreed to pay music labels \$10."
Sports,"Scotland #39;s run of poor results could not be blamed solely on manager Berti Vogts, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claimed."
Sports,"Host Germany will kick off the 2006 World Cup, even though its coach didn #39;t want the honor. FIFA said Wednesday that Germany will play the opening match June 9, 2006, in Munich."
Sports,"(Oct. 27, 2004) -- Running back Ahman Green of the Green Bay Packers, defensive tackle Shaun Rogers of the Detroit Lions and kicker Neil Rackers of the Arizona Cardinals are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and "
World," Russian prosecutors have charged three senior police officials with negligence over the Beslan school hostage taking, the Interfax news agency reported Wednesday."
World,"Talks to find a solution to the Darfur crisis in Sudan are abruptly postponed, as the security situation worsens."
Sports,"Gonzaga's Don Smith, one of the area's most successful area soccer coaches over the past two decades, will retire at the end of the season."
Sci/Tech," Internet media company Yahoo Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=YHOO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">YHOO.O</A> on Wednesday launched its Web search service aimed at  mobile phone users in the United States, opening a new front in  its rivalry with Internet search leader Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=GOOG.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">GOOG.O</A>"
Sports," Mississippi State was placed on probation by the NCAA for four years, stripped of eight scholarships over the next two seasons and banned from postseason play this season because of recruiting violations."
Sci/Tech," Internet media company Yahoo Inc.  on Wednesday launched its Web search service aimed at mobile phone users in the United States, opening a new front in its rivalry with Internet search leader Google Inc."
World, A survivor of a massacre during Hindu Muslim riots in Gujarat in 2002 told a court on Wednesday he recognised seven men from the night of the attack accused of killing 14 people by hacking or burning them to death.
Business,"The US economy has continued to grow in September and early October, but was hampered by record oil prices, a report from the Federal Reserve shows."
World,Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf arrives in London to hold talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Sci/Tech,"\\In light of the new Treo release  from yesterday I've been thinking a lot\about wireless, bluetooth, and mobile devices.\\Its obvious to many that the future involves persistent connection.  Why would\you ever want to be off the Internet?  I want my cell phone to support IP and\the ability to connect to my laptop.\\Bluetooth gives me this now but VOIP will give it to me in the future.  Why do I\need cell phone with service from Sprint when I can use Skype or SIP?\\Thers no reason I couldn't have both my laptop and cell permanently connected to\the Net.  When my laptop isn't within range of a decent WiFi signal it can\revert to using my cell phone.\\You could then IM me or VOIP me at any time ...\\"
Business,"Key to bankruptcy filing is ATAs plan to sell most of its Chicago Midway operations to AirTran. By Linda Lipp. After months of speculation, ATA Holdings, parent of ATA Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday."
Business,"  The economy grew in most regions of the United States in September and early October, despite signs that higher energy costs are beginning to bite, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday."
Business," The U.S. economy kept growing in September and early October, even as higher prices for energy put a crimp in consumer and business spending, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Detailing  quot;a new and surprising twig quot; on the human family tree, scientists report Thursday they #39;ve discovered the remains of a clan of tiny human relatives, standing about 30 inches tall, that "
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk at CTIA introduced the world #39;s largest capacities of Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD cards with 4-gigabyte (GB), 1GB and 2GB capacities respectively."
Sports,"KARACHI, October 28 (Online): Bruised and battered Pakistan Cricket team will take on Sri Lanka to avenge the defeat of first test in final and decisive test of two match series here at National Cricket Stadium today (Thursday)."
Sports,Denver Broncos running back Quentin Griffin #39;s strange season came to an end Tuesday when the team #39;s worst concerns were realized.
Sports,International soccer #39;s governing body said Wednesday it plans to boost training for the referees who will handle matches at the 2006 World Cup.
Business," The US economy is expanding but the performance is patchy as roaring energy prices begin to stifle spending, the Federal Reserve's Beige Book survey showed."
Sci/Tech,An event data recorder is the automotive equivalent of the black boxes used to reconstruct plane crashes.
Sci/Tech,"While many drivers entertain back-seat passengers with DVD's like ""Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,"" a surprising number choose racier fare."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. for the first time is letting mobile phone users query its search engine, giving them access to conventional Web results, local business listings and related information, as well as images, such as pictures and maps, the company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, The US #36;41 billion merger of Cingular Wireless and AT T Wireless Services (NYSE: AWE) is the largest so far in the U.S. wireless telecom industry.
Sci/Tech," For years, companies large and small have been convinced that if they want the sophisticated functionality of enterprise class software like ERP and CRM systems, they must buy pre packaged applications. And, to a large extent, that remains true."
Sci/Tech, Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) has launched a new strategy for enterprise I.T. security that is designed to help businesses manage and protect the massive amounts of digital information on their networks.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) announced Tuesday the expansion of its well received iTunes Music Store to nine additional European Union countries. The European version of the online store has been available in the UK, France and Germany since June."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Internet media company Yahoo Inc.\<YHOO.O> on Wednesday launched its Web search service aimed at\mobile phone users in the United States, opening a new front in\its rivalry with Internet search leader Google Inc. <GOOG.O></p>"
Business," Anheuser Busch Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BUD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BUD.N</A>, the  largest U.S. brewer, said on Wednesday quarterly profit rose  due to price increases on brands such as Bud Light and strong  growth in its international business, which benefited from the  acquisition of Harbin Brewery in China."
Business, Eli Lilly and Co. said on Wednesday it  has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to an insomnia drug  being developed by Germany's Merck KGaA.
Sports," Tennis chiefs will next year offer  professional players on the men's tour a range of ""safe  supplements,"" the BBC reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," If    as Einstein proclaimed    nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, then a supercharged Internet based entirely on light might be a great way to move mounting reams of digital data."
Sci/Tech, Satellite radio provider XM Radio has hooked up with hardware manufacturer Delphi (NYSE: DPH) on a portable device that moves the emerging entertainment service out of the car and into the hands of users.
World, An uptick in airstrikes and other military moves point to an imminent showdown between U.S. forces and Sunni Muslim insurgents west of Baghdad  #151; a decisive battle that could determine whether the campaign to bring democracy and stability to Iraq can succeed.
World," Shosei Koda did not go to Iraq to distribute aid, reconstruct the country or strike it rich in the oil business. He was not connected with Japan's government or its armed forces."
Business,A favorable ruling and an uneventful civil trial could mean Oracle and PeopleSoft begin bargaining.
Business,"Four former Merrill Lynch and Co. executives and two former midlevel Enron executives conspired to push through a sham sale of barges in 1999 because they didn't think they'd get caught, a prosecutor said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Search company cuts price of Keyhole LT mapping software by more than half.
World," Hungary banned the sale of its signature spice, paprika, on Wednesday and told people not to use whatever supplies they had at home after more than a pinch of moldy toxin was found in products sold by three companies."
World, An online al Qaida magazine is urging Sunni Muslim fighters in Iraq to join hands with Osama bin Laden to defeat its enemies.
Sci/Tech, President George W. Bush's campaign website was inaccessible from outside the United States.
Business,based ATA Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection today. The airline has one of its major hubs at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport.
Business,"The US economy is expanding but the performance appears patchy as soaring energy prices stifle spending in many regions, the Federal Reserve #39;s Beige Book survey showed tonight."
Business,Investment management company Affiliated Managers Group Inc. said Wednesday that third-quarter profit rose 3 percent as expenses and challenges with high-cap funds offset sharp revenue growth.
Business,"Overall demand for long-lasting goods below estimates, but ex-transportation orders show solid gain. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Orders for long-lasting goods rose in September, the government reported Wednesday "
Sci/Tech,"According to Google, current Keyhole users will benefit from the expanded resources and operational scale made possible by the company #39;s integration into Google."
Sci/Tech," Yahoo added a search feature for cell phones Tuesday, just a few weeks after rival Google launched one of its own. While Google SMS (Short Message Service) uses text only messages to deliver "
Sci/Tech,SanDisk Corp. has doubled the maximum capacities of its SanDisk miniSD and SanDisk RS-MMC memory cards to 512 megabytes. The popular cards are used in a variety of electronic 
Sci/Tech,"The tools are aimed at giving developers succinct representations of various Web applications, using detailed graphics that represent software components and helping developers to build better "
Sports,"Barry Bonds #39; 700th home run ball brought a top bid of \$804,129 Wednesday after a 10-day online auction. The ball had received 240 offers by the time Overstock."
Sports,  Belgium captain Bart Goor plans to appeal against a five game ban imposed on Wednesday after he was sent off for spitting at Spain #39;s Xavi earlier this month.
World,"TOKYO Oct 27, 2004 - In a dramatic rescue shown on live TV, a 2-year-old boy was pulled out alive Tuesday after four days trapped inside his family #39;s minivan, buried by an earthquake-induced landslide."
World,. British troops moved north from Basra Wednesday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up US troops for a possible attack on Falluja.
World," France, Britain and Germany on Wednesday  failed to persuade Iran to scrap a program that could give it  the capacity to build nuclear weapons but both sides agreed to  meet again soon."
Business," U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday as  steep oil prices, which have held investor enthusiasm for  stocks in check for months, eased almost 5 percent after a  higher than expected rise in crude inventories last week.  NYMEX December crude <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CLZ4 target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CLZ4</A>, which on Monday hit an all time  high of  $55.67, settled  $2.71 lower at  $52.46 a barrel after  falling as low as  $52.10    more than a  $3 drop. Stock market  investors dislike high oil prices because they cut into  consumer spending and corporate profits."
Business," The dollar rallied sharply on  Wednesday, erasing earlier losses, after oil prices plunged  $3  per barrel on news of a bigger than expected build in U.S.  crude oil supplies."
Business,"Four former Merrill Lynch and Co. executives and two former midlevel Enron executives conspired to push through a sham sale of barges in 1999 because they didn #39;t think they #39;d get caught, a prosecutor said Wednesday."
Business,"A winner with gamblers, Borgata Hotel Casino  amp; Spa wants to make room to accommodate more of them. The 2,010-room casino hotel, which is to break ground on a \$200 million "
Business, U.S. Treasury prices slid on Wednesday  as a major retreat in oil markets removed a key impetus for the  recent rally in bonds.
Sci/Tech,XM Satellite Radio Holdings  introduced a handheld portable version of its satellite radio.
Business,Blue Nile dominates its niche and offers growth and a clean balance sheet.
Business,The video game publisher blows away expectations and ups the ante for fiscal 2005.
Business,"The packaging firm's P/E looks reasonable, but free cash flow has dried up."
Sci/Tech,Compuware this week is upgrading its Vantage application service management software to highlight predictive analysis and performance assessment.
Sports,The NCAA places Mississippi State on probation for four years because of recruiting violations and bans them from postseason play this year.
Sci/Tech, Compuware this week is upgrading its Vantage application service management software to highlight predictive analysis and performance assessment.
World, Israeli television said on Wednesday  that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's health had  deteriorated.
World, Israeli television said on Wednesday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's health had deteriorated.
Business,"OCTOBER 27, 2004 -- Indianapolis, Ind. -- ATA Airlines yesterday filed for bankruptcy protection, the first domestic, low-fare airline to go the way of several traditional air carriers."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Wednesday raised its ratings on AT amp;T Wireless Services following its acquisition by Cingular Wireless, a joint venture of SBC Communications Inc."
Business,"Johnson County consumers were more confident in October than last month and October 2003, County Economic Research Institute Inc. said."
Business,"The US economy has continued to grow in September and early October, but was hampered by record oil prices, a report from the Federal Reserve has shown."
Business,"Search enabler Google says it has acquired digital mapping company Keyhole for an undisclosed sum. Keyhole maintains a multiterabyte database of digital images of geographic locations, culled from satellite and aerial snapshots."
Business,"US Treasury Secretary John Snow conceded Wednesday that government  quot;deficits matter, quot; but said an improving economy already is beginning to reduce red ink in the federal budget."
Business,"The chips are stacked so high that it #39;s becoming difficult to see the dealer. Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) is on a roll. Its stock has doubled since February, and its most recent earnings have exceeded expectations."
Sci/Tech,"Last week, I received an e-mail that read Steve Jobs, Bono and The Edge invite you to attend a special event. (Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton were indifferent about my attendance, I guess "
Sci/Tech," Modern humans began dominating the world far earlier than thought, according to anthropologists who say they #39;ve discovered fossils of a new human dwarf species."
Sci/Tech,"Forecasts for mostly cloudy skies in the Washington area this evening could thwart hopes of seeing tonight #39;s lunar eclipse. But Elizabeth Warner, director of the University of Maryland Observatory "
Sports,"Basel - Two-time Swiss Indoors champion Tim Henman bounced back from his disappointing Madrid Masters performance last week to ease through his first round match at the ATP event here on Wednesday, overwhelming Frenchman Antony Dupuis 6-3, 6-4."
Sports,"In rationalizing the decision to enter Azeri in the \$4-million Breeders Cup Classic (G1), trainer D. Wayne Lukas emphasized his past success in starting females against males."
World," Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie said the situation in Darfur was  quot;unbelievably horrible quot; and that security remained a major problem, after a tour of Sudan's war torn region."
Business," Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> on Wednesday posted  a 78 percent jump in quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street  forecasts as stronger demand for its military networking and  weapons systems helped offset a decline in commercial airplane  revenue."
Sci/Tech, Storage companies continued to demonstrate a wealth of new products and technologies Wednesday at the Storage Networking World in Orlando.
World," Justice Sandra Day O'Connor extolled Wednesday the growing role of international law in U.S. courts, saying judges would be negligent if they disregarded its importance in a post Sept. 11 world of heightened tensions."
World, British troops and armor rolled north  from Basra on Wednesday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad  and free up U.S. troops for a widely expected attack on the  Iraqi rebel held city of Falluja.
Business,"The insurance brokerage reports good earnings, but a subpoena sinks its stock."
Business,"Burgeoning military sales lifted Boeing Co. to a 78 percent increase in third-quarter profits, its bottom line thriving despite the ethics scandals that have roiled the aerospace giant for the past year."
Sports," Receiver Bobby Engram's left ankle sprain is worse than initially believed, Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Wednesday plunged headfirst into the controversial waters of comparing the benefits and advantages of the Windows platform with Unix and Linux in an executive e-mail he sent to customers, partners and subscribers."
Sports," In the tumult of the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, champagne pouring all around him, Theo Epstein held a beer. ""I came in and there was no champagne left,"" he said this week. ""I said, 'I'll have champagne if we win it all.'"" Get ready to pour a glass of bubbly for Epstein. No I.D. necessary."
World,"Almost 80 Muslim demonstrators arrested in southern Thailand suffocated after being crammed into army lorries, the Thai authorities admitted yesterday."
World,"WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (AFP) - The United States downplayed Wednesday interim Iraqi prime minister Iyad Allawi #39;s charge of  quot;negligence quot; by members of the multinational force in Iraq after 49 recruits for Iraq #39;s new army were massacred."
World,"The lawyers who are defending Slobodan Milosevic have asked to be relieved of their duties, creating new hurdles for the troubled and drawn-out war crimes trial in The Hague."
World,"According to the Third Annual Worldwide Index of Press Freedom released in Paris yesterday by the Reporters Sans Frontiers, Nepal is 160th out of 167 countries, with Denmark at top and North Korea at the bottom."
Sports, Europe's Ryder Cup team is holding a reunion this week at Valderrama.
Business,"Crude oil futures prices plummeted today, falling by nearly \$3 a barrel, as traders shelved concerns about tight winter-fuel supplies."
Sci/Tech,"In a new filing, PortalPlayer says it expects to sell its stock for between \$11 and \$13 per share."
Sci/Tech,The handheld game player's surprising pricing in Japan may indicate what the U.S. market can expect.
Sci/Tech,Storage companies continued to demonstrate a wealth of new products and technologies Wednesday at the Storage Networking World in Orlando.
Sports,Magnus Hedman admitted he was lucky not to hand Hibs a point on a day when nerves got the better of the Celtic goalkeeper. In the end he had two-goal hero John Hartson to thank for putting Celtic back on top 
World," ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP)   Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams raised the spectre of the bungled Churchill Falls hydroelectric deal Wednesday as he tried to explain what is at stake in his province's battle with Ottawa over offshore energy revenues."
Sports," A swing change, not romance, caused Tiger Woods to drop to No. 3 in the world rankings. That's the opinion of Woods' caddie, Steve Williams, who predicts a revival next year."
Business," Viagra, Pfizer Inc's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> famous  impotence treatment, demonstrated great promise in a late stage  clinical trial for use in treating the often fatal disease  pulmonary arterial hypertension, researchers said."
World,"Chile is violating the rights of indigenous people by resorting to an outdated anti-terrorism law, a leading rights group says."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have found fossil skeletons of a human species that grew no larger than a three-year-old modern child. The species lived with pygmy elephants and Komodo dragons on a remote island in Indonesia.
Sci/Tech,"For the first time in nearly a half-century, puffins are returning to Ailsa Craig. The Scottish island is already well-known in the sport of curling as world's the best source of curling stones."
Sci/Tech,A politically charged program to poison prairie dogs has begun in South Dakota. Mixed in with the controversy is an endangered ferret and the rights of cattle ranchers.
Sci/Tech,"One of the rarest snakes in the U.S., the Louisiana pine snake is relatively abundant on a tract of commercial forest in the state. Scientists hope to learn why."
Sci/Tech,"Birder Mathew Tekulsky recalls how American robins and other species visited his California yard for a few weeks in January, when a pyracantha bush produced its ripe berries."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 27 (newratings.com) - Global Internet media giant Yahoo! Inc (YHOO.NAS) has introduced specialized web search services targeted at the mobile phone users in the US, within weeks of the "
Sci/Tech," Maybe you were out of town last week, or maybe you just weren't paying attention. That's OK. Here's a quick rundown of what you missed, culled from reports by our staff and wire services."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 27, 2004 Humanity #39;s first look at the largest piece of unexplored real estate in the solar system raised more questions than answers among scientists on the Cassini Saturn project."
Sci/Tech," quot;It #39;s one hell of a system, quot; said Columbia project manager Bill Thigpen, who told TechNewsWorld the system is being submitted for a top spot on the upcoming Top500 Supercomputer list due next month."
Sci/Tech,The first two days at the CTIA Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment Show in San Francisco this week resonated with exciting industry announcements that some attendees say hasnt been seen in previous years.
Sports,Tim Henman made light of his magnesium deficiency today to maul Antony Dupuis in straight sets in the first round of the Davidoff Swiss Masters.
Sports,"In his second year with the Denver Broncos, former OU running back Quentin Griffin has suffered a season ending blown right knee. Out for the season----former OU running back Quentin Griffin who #39;s now in his second season with the Denver Broncos."
Sports,"FIFA has ordered 2006 World Cup hosts Germany to play in the tournament #39;s opening match, dashing the hopes of their coach Juergen Klinsmann who wanted to delay his team #39;s first game to keep the pressure off his players."
Business," U.S. economic growth stayed on track  in September, with stronger durable goods orders and positive  news from the housing sector on Wednesday bolstering views the  Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again."
World,"Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped British director of CARE International, is seen in this image made from an undated video aired on Al-Jazeera television Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004."
Business,"WASHINGTON : The US economy is expanding but the performance is patchy as roaring energy prices begin to stifle spending, the Federal Reserve #39;s Beige Book survey showed."
Business,Nortel Networks says it will again delay the release of its restated financial results. The Canadian telecom vendor originally promised to release the restated results in September.
Sports," Earlier this week, Jets coach Herman Edwards said his team could take something positive from playing a close game with New England despite losing. But Edwards took a different tack Wednesday, railing against the perception the Jets took a moral victory from the 13 7 loss."
Sports," Andre Agassi made short work of  Kristof Vliegen in his opening Stockholm Open match on  Wednesday, beating the Belgian 6 2, 6 4 in just over an hour."
World," Authorities in Florida were looking for 58,000 absentee ballots whose disappearance stirred renewed controversy in the state that held up the 2000 presidential election for five weeks."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles running  back Brian Westbrook is listed as questionable for Sunday's  game against Baltimore because of a rib fracture.
World," Yasser Arafat's latest health crisis  #151; a severe flu, gallstones, a battery of cancer tests  #151; has exposed how unprepared the Palestinians are for their leader's death, making a chaotic transition period all but inevitable."
World," The race in Colorado's newest congressional district has turned ugly in the homestretch, with swastikas scrawled on the signs of Republican Rep. Bob Beauprez and deer entrails left on the doorstep of a Democrat."
Sci/Tech,"In Japan, that is. The game player's surprising pricing there may indicate what the U.S. market can expect."
Business,"The US economy continued to grow in September and early October despite rising energy costs and increased uncertainty caused by the presidential campaign, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, in its last snapshot of business conditions "
Business,"Busch Cos. Inc. reported a slight rise in third quarter earnings Wednesday, despite a general slowdown in its beer business."
Business,"YESTERDAY - October 24 - was the 75th anniversary of the first day of the 1929 Wall Street Crash. As Professor JK Galbraith noted:  #39;That day 12,894,650 shares changed hands, many of them at prices which shattered "
Business,"Investors might be willing to forgive Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) for missing expectations on its latest Q3 earnings. These things happen, especially when there are extenuating circumstances."
Sci/Tech,"Huygens spacecraft on Tuesday returned the first close up glimpses of Titan, one of Saturn #39;s moons. Mission controllers at NASA #39;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena unveiled ghostly images from the flyby Tuesday night."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, October 27 (newratings.com) - Analysts at First Albany reiterate their  quot;buy quot; rating on Apple Computer (AAPL.NAS)."
Sci/Tech,"The skull of Homo floresiensis, a newly discovered species of human, next to a modern human skull (right). Fully adult, H. floresiensis was barely three-feet-tall and had a skull the size of a grapefruit."
Sci/Tech,"Sony upped the ante Wednesday in the looming handheld gaming war, giving its PlayStation Portable device a price and on-sale date likely to inspire fierce competition with Nintendo #39;s DS."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has renewed its attack on Linux, its primary rival in the business software market, with Chief Executive Steve Ballmer telling customers in a letter sent the "
Sports,"Mississippi State #39;s football program was placed on four years probation, stripped of four scholarships during each of the next two seasons and banned from postseason play this year by "
Sports,"A swing change, not romance, caused Tiger Woods to drop to No. 3 in the world rankings. That #39;s the opinion of Woods #39; caddie, Steve Williams, who predicts a revival next year."
World," Eastman Kodak Co. is shutting three photofinishing labs in Spain and Norway, shrinking a fourth lab in Switzerland and eliminating about 300 jobs as the world's biggest film manufacturer bets its future on digital photography."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   On a warm June evening in 1959, two kids rode a bicycle down a lonesome county road in southwestern Ontario."
Sci/Tech,Yesterday consumer groups released a study saying broadband policy in the U.S. was failing. Here's a counterpoint from the conservative Heritage Foundation. Broadband blog
World," Democratic Sen. John Kerry gained some ground on President Bush among swing voters in the last month, with several citing the presidential debates as a factor in their shift, according to a poll released Wednesday."
World," Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, daughter of the late Democratic president John Kennedy, urged Republican President George W. Bush not to invoke her father's name in his campaigning against Democratic rival John Kerry."
Business," The dollar rallied sharply on  Wednesday, erasing early losses, after oil prices plunged  $3  per barrel on news of a bigger than expected build in U.S.  crude oil supplies."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - An official from the  Palestine Liberation Organization told Reuters on Wednesday  that Yasser Arafat had not lost consciousness, denying media  reports."
World, Four British former inmates of the  U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay sued Defense Secretary  Donald Rumsfeld and others Wednesday saying they were tortured  in violation of U.S. and international law.
Sci/Tech,"Cheney reelection campaign has barred people outside the United States from viewing its Web site following an electronic attack that took down the campaign's Internet address for six hours last week, according to computer security experts. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size="" 2"" color=""#666666""><B> washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,Oil prices fell sharply from near record peaks on Wednesday after a larger-than-expected build in US crude stocks spurred traders to take profits from a fierce rally.
Business,Busch (BUD:NYSE   news   research) guzzled higher third quarter profits thanks to a foreign acquisition and some price increases.
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the world #39;s biggest telecom equipment makers, again delayed the release of its long-awaited restated "
Business,"SAN FRANCISCOMobile search gained another convert as Yahoo Inc. on Wednesday extended Web, local and image search to wireless devices."
Business,WASHINGTON: Hedge fund advisers will have to register with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and submit to examinations under a new rule approved on Tuesday in a 3-2 vote by the market-policing agency.
Business,"The incredible shrinking handheld market continued its decline in the third quarter, with market leader palmOne (PLMO:Nasdaq - news - research) continuing to lose its stature, according to a report issued Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"So now that Apple has officially rolled out the new iPod Photo, we still have one nagging question: will HP follow suit and come out with an HP iPod Photo?"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has previewed  quot;Whitehorse, quot; a set of visual design tools intended to support the design and validation of Web services-based applications."
Sports,West Bromwich Albion are refusing to comment on reports they have approached Bobby Robson to take over at The Hawthorns from sacked Gary Megson.
Sports," Second seeded Tim Henman of Britain overcame fatigue to beat Anthony Dupuis of France 6 3, 6 4 in the opening round of the  $US1."
Sports, The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has placed Mississippi State University on probation for four years and instituted several other penalties for numerous violations in the institution #39;s football program.
Sports,The Russian revolution in women #39;s tennis appears to be expanding further after Alina Jidkova saw off former world number one Serena Williams in the second round of the Generali Ladies Linz in Austria.
World,There are reports from the Palestinian territories that the health of leader Yasser Arafat is deteriorating. There has been concern in recent weeks about the Palestinian Authority head #39;s health was worsening 
Sci/Tech,The shipment of jobs overseas is one of the most pressing economic issues of the presidential campaign. Here are 10 key facts of the matter.\
Sci/Tech," Three dimensional movies at home, without the silly glasses, have been a science fiction dream for at least as long as Dick Tracy's wristwatch cell phone and the household robot."
World," An earthquake shook the Romanian capital Bucharest on Wednesday night, Reuters witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Apple on Wednesday posted Security Update 2004 10 27. Also available for download through the Software Update system preference pane, the update ""delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users,"" according to Apple. The release includes an updated version of Apple Remote Desktop v1.2.4 running on Mac OS X v10.3."
World, Popular California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Wednesday he spurned White House invitations to campaign more widely for President Bush and has agreed to just one joint appearance.
World," Israel has agreed to let Palestinian  President Yasser Arafat go to a hospital in the West Bank city  of Ramallah if necessary and allow Jordanian doctors to come  and examine him, Israel Radio reported on Wednesday."
World,"A Kenyan human rights group says the death of 56 inmates at a prison this year amounts to a ""national disaster""."
Sports," Baseball slugger Barry Bonds's  700th career home run ball drew a winning bid of  $804,129 in an  online auction that closed Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Two new Internet domain names  #151; "".post"" and "".travel""  #151; could appear online as early as next year as the Internet's key oversight board announced preliminary approval on Wednesday."
Business,"US stocks surged on Wednesday with the Dow back above 10,000 after oil prices fell almost 5 percent, alleviating worry that high energy costs will eat into corporate profits and consumers #39; wallets."
Business,DreamWorks Animation #39;s initial public offering scheduled Thursday may benefit from the company #39;s recent box-office success.
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Wednesday said it may upgrade Nextel Communications Inc. #39;s (NXTL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) corporate credit rating to investment-grade status, citing earnings and revenue growth and debt reductions."
Sci/Tech," Apple has announced the newest model in its iPod series of portable music players, the iPod Photo. The biggest improvement with the new model is its color screen, capable of displaying 65,536 colors on its 220x176 pixel display."
Sci/Tech,"Weather permitting, Marylanders will be able to witness a rare lunar eclipse tonight. What makes this eclipse so rare is it #39;s length."
Sports,"Tim Henman shook off a recent bout of fatigue to beat Antony Dupuis of France 6-3, 6-4 Wednesday in the opening round of the Swiss Indoors."
Sports,Marat Safin of Russia returns a shot during second round tennis match against Alexander Peya of Austria at the St. Petersburg Open tennis tournament in St.
Sports,"  Barry Bonds #39; 700th home run ball brought a top bid of  $804,129 Wednesday after a 10 day online auction. The ball had received 240 offers by the time Overstock."
Sports,"FIFA plans to boost training for the referees who will handle matches at the 2006 World Cup. FIFA said Wednesday it had decided to launch an 18-month program at the start of 2005, when it will "
Sports,"Stuttgart suffered a surprise defeat at struggling neighbour Freiburg in the Bundesliga while Schalke won again, this time over Mainz."
World,"Japan #39;s Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura has urged the captors of Shosei Koda in Iraq to set him free. In an interview to Aljazeera #39;s correspondent in Tokyo on Wednesday, he said,  quot;Koda is a civilian who "
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. made a belated entrance into the ""blogosphere"" Thursday, unveiling a free Web log publishing service one day after Merriam Webster Inc. proclaimed ""blog"" the word of the year."
Sports," When it comes to winning after the bye week, the New York Giants are on the five year plan. Every five years, they win a game after a bye week: 1990, 1995, 2000."
Sci/Tech, Users can now access search engine from their cell phones.
Sports, The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with veteran first baseman/designated hitter Rafael Palmeiro Wednesday to a one year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sports, Giddiness. Paranoia. Arrogance. Caution.  All were on display on Wednesday in Boston as the supposedly  cursed Red Sox moved within one victory of a baseball  championship that has eluded them for 86 years.
Sci/Tech,Craig McCaw discusses Cingular's acquisition of AT #38;T Wireless and looks toward his new WiMax venture.
Sports,"Kitten's Joy was made the even-money favorite Wednesday for the \$2 million Turf, and Nothing to Lose was the morning-line choice in the Mile, giving owners Ken and Sarah Ramsey two favorites in the Breeders' Cup."
World," AMSTERDAM, Netherlands AP)  #151; Slobodan Milosevic's court appointed lawyers have asked to quit because they cannot properly defend an unwilling client, leaving the U.N. tribunal in a dilemma over how to conclude the most important war crimes trial in half a century in a way history will judge as fair."
Sci/Tech," In the face of growing competition from Linux, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivered a four page memo to customers on Wednesday outlining the economic and security advantages Windows has over Linux, the potential dangers of open source involving indemnification, and the intent to aggressively convince Unix shops to migrate to Windows."
Sci/Tech, Boeing Co.  on Wednesday posted a 78 percent jump in quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts as stronger demand for its military networking and weapons systems helped offset a decline in commercial airplane revenue.
Business,"Crude futures prices fell sharply Wednesday, falling below \$54 a barrel, as traders shelved concerns about tight winter-fuel supplies and focused on government data showing faster-than-expected growth in US oil inventories."
Sci/Tech,Cheney reelection campaign has barred people outside the United States from viewing its Web site following an electronic attack that took down the campaign #39;s Internet address for six 
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCOWireless software developers and content producers attending the CTIA Wireless show here say the United States is on the verge of catching up with Europe and Japan in the deployment of the latest wireless technology and content.
Sports," The Black Caps 2004 cricket tour of Bangladesh is quickly turning into a benefit gala for Stephen Fleming. Through some significant statistics and some classy batting, Fleming has again been thrust "
Sports,Karachi: Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday because of a shoulder injury.
Sports,"Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with veteran first baseman/designated hitter Rafael Palmeiro Wednesday to a one-year contract."
Sports," Arizona State tailback and leading rusher Hakim Hill will be available Saturday when the 20th ranked Sun Devils face No. 7 California on the road, after being benched last week."
World,"ALMOST four days after being engulfed by a collapsing hill, two-year-old Yuta Minagawa was lifted alive yesterday afternoon from the wreckage of his mother #39;s car."
Business," Anheuser Busch Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BUD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BUD.N</A>, the  largest U.S. brewer, said on Wednesday quarterly profit rose on  price increases for brands such as Bud Light and strong growth  in its international business, which benefited from the  acquisition of Harbin Brewery in China."
Sci/Tech, Hip hip duo OutKast took top honors on Wednesday as the recording industry handed out its first awards for music sold through Internet music services like Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes.
Sports, It seems that the players in the Chrysler Championship all have different goals.
World," President Bush promises to do ""whatever it takes"" to keep the country safe. Democrat John Kerry says Bush has failed and calls for ""a fresh start."""
Sci/Tech,"In the face of growing competition from Linux, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivered a four-page memo to customers on Wednesday outlining the economic and security advantages Windows has over Linux, the potential dangers of open source involving indemnification, and the intent to aggressively convince Unix shops to migrate to Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Vaccines for sale online can be dangerous, and sellers could be perpetrating credit card fraud."
Business,"JC Penney (JCP:NYSE - news - research) said Wednesday it hired a new chairman and chief executive, Myron Ullman. Ullman, a former executive at LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH:Nasdaq - news - research), will succeed Allen Questrom."
Business,"While some manufacturers in the Federal Reserve #39;s Eighth District planned to expand and add jobs in the last few months, about the same number planned to close plants and cut jobs, according to the Fed #39;s Beige Book report."
Business,"JDS Uniphase Corp., a maker of fiber-optic equipment, on Wednesday posted a deeper loss for the first quarter despite sharply higher revenue."
Business,"Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 78 percent jump in quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts as stronger demand for its military "
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft successfully photographed one of the most mysterious objects in our solar system on Tuesday in a flyby that brought it within 745 miles of Saturn #39;s hazy moon Titan.
Sports,At least one big-city police department has suspended use of pepper-spray pellet guns blamed for the death of a 21-year-old college student who was shot by police trying to break up a rowdy crowd of Red Sox fans last week.
World,RESCUERS sifting through the devastation of the Niigata-Chuetsu earthquake have found a two-year-old boy who survived for four days buried under a landslide.
Sports," Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was fined 15,000 dollars for spitting during a National Basketball Association pre season game."
Business," J.C. Penney Co. Inc. named a former chairman and chief executive of both Macy's and luxury retailer LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, to lead the department store company, replacing Allen Questrom."
Sci/Tech," The Internet serves more as a town hall in the United States than an echo chamber as users are more likely to be exposed to a wide range of political views, according to a survey released on Wednesday."
World, The United Nations special envoy to Sudan blamed ethnic minority rebels in Darfur for the deaths earlier this month of two humanitarian aid workers in the war torn region.
World," Police arrested a man who threatened to run over US Representative Katherine Harris, the former Florida Secretary of State blamed by critics for much of the 2000 presidential election debacle."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President  Yasser Arafat's health worsened sharply on Wednesday and he was  slipping in and out of consciousness at his besieged West Bank  headquarters, officials and medics said."
World, The city of Cork and several towns were severely flooded Wednesday as the year's strongest Atlantic storm arrived with heavy rain and wind gusts of more than 70 mph. No deaths or injuries were reported.
Sports,A Prince George's County appeals board has voted to overturn a ban on pedestrians on the streets and sidewalks around FedEx Field.
Sci/Tech,Company lays out booty for nonpirates who prove their Windows software is the real thing.
Sci/Tech,"Along with the launch of 2 new iPods in iPod U2 Special Edition and iPod Photo, Apple also launched their flagship digital music store iTunes in European countries."
Sci/Tech,"Australian scientists have found a new species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 18,000 years ago on an Indonesian island. The discovery adds another piece to the complex puzzle of human evolution."
Sci/Tech,"If skies are clear, people can expect to see the full moon turn a deep reddish colour as the Earth #39;s shadow falls over the face of the moon, astronomers say."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 27, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Yahoo Inc. for the first time is letting mobile phone users query its search engine, giving them access to conventional Web results, local business listings and related "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s earlier attempts at a specification for Sender ID, the technology which is used for verifying the authenticity of e-mail with Internet Protocol records "
Sci/Tech,"Here #39;s the skinny: The EMC Storage Router made its debut at Storage Network World here this week, but only in ballroom demonstrations (see EMC on Virtualization: Wait for Us)."
Sports,"Scottish champion Celtic suffered its first loss this season, with an injury time goal from John Stewart securing a 3-2 for Aberdeen at Parkhead."
Sports,At least one big-city police department has suspended use of pepper-spray pellet guns blamed for the death of a 21-year-old college student 
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat attends a PLO executive committee meeting at his office in the West Bank town of Ramallah, in this Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004 file photo."
Sci/Tech,SAP is rolling out a hosted service it hopes will appeal to midsize customers that can rent the software for as little as \$325 per user per month while avoiding the complexity of in-house installations.
Sci/Tech,"Five voting machine makers have agreed for the first time to submit their software to the National Software Reference Library for safekeeping, federal officials said"
Sci/Tech,"Many vendors join the effort, but IBM and BEA Systems choose not to participate, leading to harsh words from Sun executive."
World,"Police raided the Brazilian offices of international security consultant Kroll Inc. and other businesses Wednesday as part of their investigation into allegations of illegal spying by Kroll during the company's probe of a nasty corporate dispute, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel Networks has again delayed posting its long-awaited restated financial results, moving its target release date to mid-November."
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Data Systems has offered voluntary early retirement options to about 17, of its U.S. employees and will take a pretax charge of about \$150 million in the fourth quarter as a result of the move."
Sci/Tech,Dell and Novell today announced plans to offer Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 on Dell's single- and dual-processor PowerEdge servers worldwide.
Sci/Tech,Users at Storage Networking World are developing information life-cycle management schemes within their storage networks to more efficiently and cost-effectively store data according to business policies.
Sci/Tech,"Demand for the Linux OS is gathering steam as it becomes more popular outside its core market of computer enthusiasts, helped in part by interest in open-source software from European governments."
World, Egypt sent a convicted Israeli spy home after eight years in jail and Israel released six Egyptian infiltrators Sunday in the clearest sign of a warming of relations strained by a Palestinian uprising.
Sci/Tech,"At Storage Networking World yesterday, Dell President and CEO Kevin Rollins talked about his company's relationship with EMC and the development of standards to help users manage complex storage-area networks."
Business,"Google Inc. has bought digital map maker Keyhole Corp., extending the search engine leader #39;s bid to fend off rivals with a toolbox that can catalog almost anything in the world."
Business,"DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., the creator of the Shrek #39; #39; and Shark Tale #39; #39; animated films, raised \$812 million in an initial public offering to pay debt and to fund more movie making."
Business,New Zealand central bank Governor Alan Bollard raised the benchmark interest rate to a four-year high and said the sixth increase in 2004 may be the last as the economy slows and the local currency surges.
Sports,"Description: A look at the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, past and present. The Red Sox and this evening and same date on the last day in the season players on a nice day between a Polish champagne."
World," Yassir Arafat #39;s failing health is the number one topic in the Mideast today, and sources say his is getting worse."
World,"Iran #39;s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened to boycott nuclear negotiations if European states press Tehran to totally suspend the process of uranium enrichment, as a new round of talks ended Wednesday without reaching an agreement."
Business,"ebounding from an ethics scandal that torpedoed a  $22 billion deal to lease new refueling tankers to the Air Force, Boeing (BA) on Wednesday reported a 78 jump "
Business," JC Penney Co. Inc. named a former chairman and chief executive of both Macy #39;s and luxury retailer LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, to lead the department store company, replacing Allen Questrom."
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) -- JDS Uniphase Corp., a leading maker of fiber-optic gear, posted a wider loss for its latest quarter despite an increase in revenue and provided a forecast below analysts #39; expectations."
Business,The initial public offering of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. raised a more than expected \$812 million on Wednesday after the shares of the film producer priced well above expectations.
Business,"Torstar Corp., which publishes Canada #39;s biggest daily newspaper, said third-quarter profit fell 62 percent because of declining sales at its book-publishing unit and costs for employee buyouts at the Toronto Star."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. announced Wednesday (Oct. 27) that it will postpone releasing its third quarter 2004 earnings until December, as the network infrastructure company continues to work "
Business, CHICAGO    Chicago aldermen have unanimously endorsed the Chicago Skyway plan which gives the city 1.8 billion dollars while a private company gets to run it and collect the tolls for 99 years.
Sci/Tech,"Indianapolis, Oct. 27 - A mere four days from Halloween, you can #39;t beat the sight of a full moon lighting up the night sky. Nothing except a full moon bathed in orange, almost like a pumpkin."
Sci/Tech,"Equipped with a wireless LAN feature, the Sony PSP enables users to connect to the Internet through access points, making it possible for them to download game characters and content and also to play games online with families, friends and online "
Sci/Tech,The holiday gaming season officially opened Tuesday with the release of  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. quot; The third in the immensely popular line of video games is expected by analysts to sell 
Sci/Tech,"As part of its growing effort to thwart piracy, Microsoft is offering free photo slideshow software to customers who verify that they have a genuine copy of Windows."
Sports,Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood admitted he had initially been angered by the four extra minutes which allowed his team a shock 3-2 win at Celtic.
Sports,English champion Arsenal has been boosted by the news that manager Arsene Wenger has signed on until the end of the 2007-2008 season.
Sports,"Rafael Palmeiro didn #39;t want his homecoming with the Baltimore Orioles to end after just one season, so he took a pay cut and accepted a one-year, \$3 million contract Wednesday."
Sports,Chelsea were awarded a penalty in the 77th minute when Tomas Repka clearly brought down Robben despite the heated protests from the disgruntled West Ham players.
Sports,"The man who emerged from a pile of baseball fans clutching Barry Bonds #39; 700th home run ball last month is now richer by \$804,129."
Sports,"His coaches, his players, his mother, his wife, Daunte Culpepper can #39;t thank them enough for their efforts in this world. Then there #39;s the small matter of help from beyond."
World, Japan sought international help Wednesday to secure the release of a Japanese man taken hostage in Iraq and pledged to do its utmost to gain his freedom after refusing to bow to the kidnappers #39; threat to behead him unless Japan withdraws its 
Business,"Optimism in Hawaii remains high while employment woes nationwide have driven consumer confidence to lower levels. US consumer confidence dropped to lower levels in October for the third consecutive month, according "
Business,"The US economy continued to grow in the early fall despite being buffeted by rising energy costs and hurricanes, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, providing its last snapshot of business conditions before Election Day."
Business,"JC Penney Co. Inc. named a former chairman and chief executive of both Macy #39;s and luxury retailer LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, to lead the department store company, replacing Allen Questrom."
Business,"Hollinger International has reached a deal with its ousted chairman, Conrad Black, that would allow the media tycoon to share in the proceeds of the \$1."
Business, NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG  Inc.'s initial public offering raised a more-than-expected \$812  million on Wednesday in a deal that marked the first IPO by a  major movie studio in seven years.
Business, DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.'s initial public offering raised a more than expected  #36;812 million on Wednesday in a deal that marked the first IPO by a major movie studio in seven years.
Sports," More than ever, Brett Favre needs football as his escape. His wife, Deanna, is fighting breast cancer, the latest bad news for the star quarterback's family, which has dealt with two deaths in 11 months."
Sports, John Russell might be perceived as a long shot among Philadelphia Phillies managerial candidates.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President  Yasser Arafat's health has worsened sharply and he is slipping  in and out of consciousness at his besieged West Bank  headquarters, officials and medics said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Consumer advocate organizations say U.S is trailing in broadband and that inequality is increasing.
Sci/Tech," President George W. Bush's reelection campaign said it had cut its website off from access from certain foreign countries  quot;for security reasons, quot; but declined to elaborate."
World," Afghanistan is set to reestablish its role as a  quot;land bridge quot; linking much of Asia and drive growth in the four trillion dollar broader regional market, a top US official said."
World," An earthquake hit Romania on  Wednesday night, shaking buildings in the capital Bucharest but  apparently causing little damage, Reuters witnesses said."
Sci/Tech, Ask Jeeves Inc.  posted a higher third quarter profit as Web search advertising continued to fuel revenue growth.
Sci/Tech," Americans are getting taller on average but they are much heavier too, according to government figures released on Wednesday showing that the U.S. population is, literally, growing."
Sci/Tech,"MySQL on Wednesday announced general availability of Version 4.1 of its MySQL open source database, which the company is positioning as production-ready for large-scale enterprise usage."
Sports," Amare Stoudemire, who will make 2.32 million dollars this season, had his fourth year option picked up on his contract, the Phoenix Suns announced."
Business,"  Jeffrey W. Greenberg, who resigned this week as chairman and chief executive of Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. Inc., amid a regulatory inquiry into its policies, exercised options to obtain 540,000 shares "
Business,WELLINGTON : New Zealand #39;s central Reserve Bank lifted interest rates for the sixth time this year. Governor Alan Bollard said in a statement the cash rate had been raised to 6.50 percent from 6.25 percent.
Sci/Tech,"United States President George W Bush #39;s campaign website is inaccessible from outside the United States, blocking access for Americans living in Australia."
Sci/Tech,Astronomers say the Moon might look like a pumpkin Wednesday night before it completely disappears in the Earths shadow in the last total lunar eclipse until March 2007.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo for the first time is letting mobile phone users query its search engine, giving them access to conventional Web results, local business listings and related information, as well as images such as pictures and maps, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"Forget the Earth Simulator and IBM #39;s Blue Gene/L, Silicon Graphics (SGI) (Quote, Chart) is laying claim to the fastest supercomputer in the world."
Sports,"Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss practiced on Wednesday despite nursing a strained right hamstring and is listed as questionable for this Sunday #39;s game against the New York Giants."
Sports,"Willis McGahee will start at running back Sunday for the Buffalo Bills in hopes of igniting a sputtering offense.  quot;He #39;s made some more yards after first contact, quot; coach Mike Mularkey said in announcing that "
Sports,"Stuttgart, Germany (Sports Network) - Werder Bremen scored twice in the last 12 minutes as the defending Bundesliga champions beat Stuttgart in a physical match, 2-1."
World, Japan insisted yesterday it would not bow to the demands of militants in Iraq who threatened to behead a young Japanese unless Tokyo pulls its troops from the country within 48 hours.
Business,"Search giant Google Inc. on Wednesday said it has acquired Keyhole Corp., a digital-mapping company that shows satellite pictures from around the world."
Business,"With oil prices dropping, stocks rallied to their second consecutive day of sizeable gains today, with the Dow again rising by triple-digits and the Nasdaq turning in the day #39;s best overall performance."
Sci/Tech,Video gamers are getting younger and younger. And parents and the video game industry agree that the implications are likely to be enormous.
Sci/Tech,"Just in time for Halloween, the moon will look more like a pumpkin than green cheese during a total lunar eclipse on Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,"Courtesy of Nokia, mobile content distribution and transaction will reside in a one-stop-shop, making life easier for mobile networks and perhaps more interesting for the owners of some 350 million Java-enabled handsets (at last count."
Sci/Tech,An emerging technology known as broadband over power lines may soon provide a new channel for high-speed data into homes through ordinary electrical outlets.
Sports,"The last time the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, Woodrow Wilson was president, suffragettes were demanding that women get to vote and doughboys were  quot;over there, quot; fighting a war in France that wasn #39;t called World War I because "
Sports,"The Orioles made quick work of what was expected to be one of their most difficult offseason decisions, re-signing Rafael Palmeiro to a one-year deal Wednesday and practically "
Sports,Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice says his star receiver is looking better this week after being limited last week by a strained hamstring.
Sports,"ORCHARD PARK, NY Willis McGahee (muh-GAY #39;-hee) will start at running back Sunday for the Buffalo Bills in hopes of igniting a sputtering offense."
Sci/Tech,New technology and a faceless distribution network over the Internet are contributing to a rising number of counterfeit tickets to sports events and concerts.
Sci/Tech,The iPod Photo looks and feels exactly like the existing iPod -- except it can display your photos on a bright screen. Should you buy it?
World,JERUSALEM: Israeli PM Ariel Sharon was savouring a dramatic victory for his Gaza pullout plan on Wednesday after MPs gave the green light to the first ever evacuation of occupied Palestinian territory.
Sci/Tech,"On the Web, a parallel universe of tiny, adorable accessories for tiny, adorable dogs."
Sci/Tech," MySQL on Wednesday announced general availability of Version 4.1 of its MySQL open source database, which the company is positioning as production ready for large scale enterprise usage."
Sports,"Jim Riggleman, the Dodgers' bench coach, was the Chicago Cubs' manager for five seasons before being fired in 1999."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   Residents of a  Port au Prince slum accused Haitian police on Wednesday of  executing 13 people believed to be supporters of ousted  President Jean Bertrand Aristide."
Business,CHICAGO : Aerospace giant Boeing reported a 78 percent increase in third-quarter profit on Wednesday and gave an upbeat forecast for the rest of 2004 and into 2005.
Business,Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said he has requested that the US use more of its oil reserves to calm the markets.
Business,"The Dow Jones industrial average posted its second straight triple-digit gain Wednesday, as a government oil inventory report sent crude futures tumbling."
Sci/Tech,"  President Bush #39;s official campaign website has blocked access to foreign surfers since Monday, an internet monitoring company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"In the face of growing competition from Linux, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivered a four-page memo to customers on Wednesday outlining the economic and security advantages Windows has over Linux, the potential dangers of open source involving "
Sci/Tech,Intel also unveiled a key optical design win with Emulex Corporation and a new compiler for storage applications. Intel introduced the 64 bit-capable Low Voltage Intel Xeon Processor 2.8 GHz with 800 
Sports,"Jimmy Calderwood admitted he had been angry the referee added on four minutes with Aberdeen holding Celtic to a draw, only for the Dons to grab a late goal."
Sports,Willis McGahee has emerged as the Buffalo Bills starting running back based on his ability to provide more of a spark to a sputtering offence.
Sports,TOP-seeded Marat Safin advanced to the second round of the St Petersburg Open today when Austrian Alexander Peya retired with an injured ankle.
Sports,Ten-man Bremen came from behind to inflict Stuttgart #39;s second successive defeat with a win at the Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium on Wednesday evening.
World,"VIENNA: France, Britain and Germany failed to reach a deal with Iran on Wednesday under which Tehran would scrap its uranium enrichment programme in exchange for nuclear power technology, but the two sides agreed to meet again."
World,"BAGHDAD: Hundreds of British soldiers left southern Iraq on a risky mission closer to Baghdad on Wednesday to free up US forces for a possible assault on rebel-held Fallujah, as Tokyo stood firm after militants threatened to behead a Japanese hostage."
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Data Systems' early-retirement plan aims to save hundreds of millions of dollars, but saying goodbye to veteran employees could be hard on the firm."
World," The city hall of the southwestern French city of Bordeaux was damaged by a powerful explosion overnight, witnesses saw."
Sci/Tech," One minute you're a big T Rex, the next you're toast."
Business,DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. #39;s initial public offering raised a more-than-expected \$812 million on Wednesday in a deal that marked the 
Sci/Tech,Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan held onto its secrets despite a close reconnaissance by the Cassini spacecraft #39;s cameras and instruments.
Sci/Tech,The folks in charge of the United States president #39;s re-election campaign seem to have forgotten that the first two letters of WWW stand for  quot;world wide.
Sci/Tech,  An international team of astronomers is announcing today that they have identified the probable surviving companion star to a titanic supernova explosion witnessed in the year 1572 by the great Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe and 
Sports,Temerity is suddenly in fashion in the Scottish Premier League. Dundee United forced a draw with Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday and last night Aberdeen.
Sports,"If Roger Federer or Andy Roddick were credited with the above quote, to win all the four Grand Slam titles in 2005, I would have, perhaps, not written this column."
Sports,"GAME NOTES: The ACC #39;s two Tech schools meet up in Atlanta this weekend, as the 22nd-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies come calling on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a Thursday evening clash from Bobby Dodd Stadium."
Sports,Chelsea moved into the fourth round of the Carling Cup thanks to Mateja Kezman #39;s first goal for the club. But there were unpleasant scenes towards the end of this closely fought contest when the 
World,"IN A drama played out live on Japanese television, a two-year-old boy was rescued from beneath huge boulders yesterday, four days after a deadly earthquake triggered a landslide that buried the car carrying him and his family."
Business,"A UK government study finds the open-source Linux operating system is a  ""viable"" alternative to rival products."
Sci/Tech, Online payment service PayPal said it will essentially waive transaction fees for some customers on Thursday to make amends for the inconvenience caused by about five days of intermittent service outages earlier this month.
Sci/Tech, Consumers are giving PDAs the hand as they move toward smart phones.
World," A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 shook Romania late Wednesday, Romania's Earth Physics Institute said. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage."
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif. Scientists don #39;t know what to make of new close-up images of Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan. Pictures taken by the European-US Cassini spacecraft show distinct dark and bright areas -- but scientists "
Sci/Tech,APPLE has introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a colour display as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2 #39;s songs.
Sci/Tech,"If you still don #39;t believe the Earth is round, check out tonight #39;s lunar eclipse: It was enough to convince the ancient Greeks."
World,Commons leader Peter Hain is pelted with eggs and his aide punched during a pro-hunt demonstration in Oxford.
Business,"In a vote of confidence for BBDO Atlanta, the now-largest cell phone company Cingular Wireless will keep its business with the Atlanta advertising agency."
Sci/Tech,The battle lines between two leading wireless broadband technologies were drawn more clearly this week as the major proponents of each approach announced that a large hardware company had joined their camp.
Sci/Tech,"The 4GB SanDisk Memory Stick PRO will cost \$799.99, while 2GB SanDisk SD Card will be \$199.99. They will be available in November."
World,"The African Union (AU) said Wednesday at the end of the third day of peace talks on Sudan #39;s Darfur in Abuja, capital of Nigeria, that it would finalize a protocol on security "
Business,Investors have grown increasingly anxious about how soaring energy costs might dent consumer spending ahead of the what is widely expected to be a chillier than normal winter.
World,Britain begins redeploying some 800 troops toward the restive area south of Baghdad area in a move aimed at freeing up US forces for an assault on insurgent areas north and west of the capital.
World," After five days of disaster and death, Japan was given some reason to cheer yesterday when a toddler who had been trapped alive in a car for four days was miraculously pulled to safety."
Sports,There's no other outcome now: The Red Sox will either win the World Series or add another historic collapse to their legend.
Sports," STARKVILLE, Mississippi (Sports Network) - The NCAA  Wednesday placed Mississippi State on probation for four years  because of football recruiting violations."
Business,The Robert Mondavi Corp. swung to a loss in its latest quarter as the wine maker recorded restructuring and sales charges. The Napa-based company on Wednesday reported a net loss of \$57.
Business,The sharemarket spurted ahead nearly 1 per cent in early business despite the Reserve Bank (RB) today raising interest rates for the sixth time this year.
Business,"If a handheld device doesn #39;t have voice capabilities, a growing number of users around the world aren #39;t interested, according to IDC."
Sci/Tech,Scientists cheered yesterday as the first detailed images emerged of Titan - the largest moon of Saturn - though they are still unsure whether its surface is liquid or solid.
Sports,1998: Wins Premiership with club-record 10 consecutive League wins. Arsenal equal Manchester United #39;s record of two Doubles when they beat Newcastle in the FA Cup final.
Sports,"Beijing should not wait too long to complete venues for the 2008 Olympics, a top official from the International Olympic Committee said in the capital yesterday."
Sports," The Baltimore Orioles reached terms Wednesday with first baseman Rafael Palmeiro on a one year,  $3 million US contract."
World," Yasser Arafat collapsed Wednesday night, was unconscious for about 10 minutes and remained in a ""very difficult situation,"" Palestinian officials said. A team of Jordanian doctors was urgently summoned to treat the ailing Palestinian leader."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   An experiment in Liberal party democracy that degenerated into vicious internal battles has now been cancelled, Prime Minister Paul Martin told his troops Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," In an astonishing discovery that could rewrite the history of human evolution, scientists say they have found the skeleton of a new human species, a dwarf, marooned for eons in a tropical Lost World while modern man rapidly colonized the rest of the planet."
Business,Delta Air Lines' pilots union said late Wednesday it had reached a tentative agreement on concessions that could save the struggling carrier from bankruptcy.
Sci/Tech,"By now, most people will have heard of the rather sordid tale of the Pitcairn Islands. For those who haven't, it is a tale of sex, scandals, infamy, mutineers, fights for survival and all sorts of other stuff that tabloid newspapers love."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday it will release its PlayStation Portable game console in Japan on Dec. 12 at a price of 20,790 yen, surprising many who had expected it to cost far more."
World,"YASSIR ARAFAT last night collapsed after his health deteriorated dramatically and he remained in a very difficult situation, Palestinian officials said."
World,deputy minister in Vietnam is tried with allegedly raping a young girl to change his bad luck.
World,"More than 40 of wired Americans have used the net for information about the US election, a study finds."
Business,"The survey of business activity around the country, compiled from reports submitted by the Fed #39;s 12 regional banks, depicted an economy that was moving ahead with even the hard-hit manufacturing sector beginning to regain its footing after a prolonged "
Business," The U.S. economy continued to grow in the early fall despite being buffeted by rising energy costs and hurricanes, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, providing its last snapshot of business conditions before Election Day."
Sports,Champions Werder Bremen hauled their title defence back on the rails with a superb 2-1 win at second-placed VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday night.
World,"The kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan appeared in a new videotaped message last night, calling on Britain to withdraw its troops from Iraq."
Sports,The Boston Red Sox have an unlikely fan in this World Series: Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman.
World, TORONTO (CP)   The Canadian Islamic Congress has refused to accept the resignation of its embattled president even as a police hate crimes unit investigates controversial comments he made on television.
World,"The chances of a child developing asthma or other allergies may largely be fixed by the time they are born, research suggests."
Sports,  The Boston Celtics used balanced scoring to end their preseason on a high note. Jiri Welsch scored 16 points and Tom Gugliotta and Ricky Davis added 12 apiece as the Celtics snapped a six 
World,A militant group in Thailand has threatened to attack the capital of Bangkok to avenge the deaths of some 80 Muslims in the country #39;s southern region.
Sports," LaDainian Tomlinson missed practice Wednesday and will probably sit out Thursday because of a strained groin, but the San Diego Chargers running back expects to play against the Oakland Raiders."
Sports," In the tumult of the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, champagne pouring all around him, Theo Epstein held a beer."
Sports, New Jersey Devils coach Pat Burns says he's making good progress in his fight against colon cancer after finishing chemotherapy treatments this week.
Sci/Tech, The international Cassini spacecraft began unveiling Saturn's mysterious sidekick Titan with a stream of increasingly sharp pictures of the surface taken during a flyby within 745 miles of the hazy moon.
Sci/Tech,Also: Nintendo threatens Suicidegirls over IP use.
Business," The Nikkei share average rose 1.36  percent by mid morning trade on Thursday, as the market took  weak output data in its stride and buyers flocked to recently  battered stocks after a steep fall in oil prices boosted U.S.  shares."
World,"Ariel Sharon #39;s right-wing nationalist coalition in Israel is imploding and Fatah, the core Palestinian nationalist group, is in turmoil now that Marwan Barghouti, the young West Bank leader, is to campaign to succeed the late Yassir Arafat from an Israeli "
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. has bought digital map maker Keyhole Corp., extending the search engine leader's bid to fend off rivals with a toolbox that can catalog almost anything in the world."
World,"Philippine soldiers have rushed food, drinking water and other supplies by foot and helicopters to provinces cut off by four storms in two weeks that have left more than 1,300 people dead or missing."
Business,The increased spending on the military helped drive a sharp increase in profits at plane-maker Boeing and defence contractor Northrop Grumman during the third quarter.
Business,It #39;s shaping up to be an ogre-sized Wall Street debut for the shares of the company that made the animated hits  quot;Shrek quot; and  quot;Shark Tale.
Business,"The regulatory approval was also a boost for the embattled drugs sector. It was feared that, following a series of safety crises, the US Food and Drug Administration would get tougher on new drugs."
Business,Hollinger International has extended an olive branch to former chief executive Lord Black by offering him a share in the proceeds of the 665m sale of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph.
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc., the third-largest US carrier, reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union on pay reductions, according to a statement by the union."
Sci/Tech," Shipments of personal digital assistants declined for the third consecutive quarter as large vendors continued ceding the depressed market to smaller electronics makers, the research firm IDC said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,The University of Arizona in Tucson has a dozen faculty members and scores of graduate students who have spent hundreds of thousands of hours working on Cassini-related projects.
Sci/Tech,"After months of speculation, Sony had good news for gamers yesterday when it revealed that its new handheld game console will go on sale for 19,800 yen (100), cheaper than many analysts predicted."
Sci/Tech,"Ontario has not rated the game, but it is warning parents about the video game  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. #39; #39;. In it, players rub elbows with drug dealers and gang members as they steal cars, beat up thugs, and solicit prostitutes."
Sci/Tech," Three dimensional movies at home, without the silly glasses, have been a science fiction dream for at least as long as Dick Tracy's wristwatch cell phone and the household robot."
World,PRIME Minister John Howard has backed curfews and alcohol bans for Aboriginal communities where leaders want to put them in place.
World,"The Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, was in a serious condition last night after a sharp deterioration in his health, Palestinian officials said."
Business,"Unilever, the consumer goods group, revealed yesterday that its sales dropped 4 in the past three months, a performance it called  quot;unacceptably weak quot;."
Business,Abbey National faces a high court challenge to its 9bn takeover by Banco Santander Central Hispano because of concerns about criminal charges faced by executives of the Spanish bank.
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. on Wednesday branched out into 3-D digital mapping with the acquisition of Keyhole Corp. In its second acquisition this year, Google has bought a startup company that connects consumers, businesses "
Sci/Tech,An international team of astronomers is announcing today that they have identified the probable surviving companion star to a titanic supernova explosion witnessed in the year 1572 by the great Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe and other astronomers of that 
Sports,"Resurgent Aberdeen, all of brave, magnificent and lucky, bludgeoned Celtic in their own back yard last night. This was a mesmerising match, distinguished by two impossibly early Aberdeen goals followed by "
Sports,"Gene Upshaw, the executive director of the National Football League Players Association, told the league #39;s ownership and management council Wednesday that the eight "
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser  Arafat is ""very, very sick"" and the ex-guerrilla who for  decades symbolized a struggle for statehood is slipping in and  out of consciousness, officials and medics said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"On 25 October 2004, palmOne introduced its next-generation smartphone, the Treo 650, which combines a compact mobile phone with e-mail, an organizer, messaging and Web access."
Sci/Tech, Astronomy buffs and amateur stargazers turned out to watch a total lunar eclipse Wednesday night  #151; the last one Earth will get for nearly two and a half years.
Sports," Steve Francis scored 22 points, and the Orlando Magic rode an early double figures lead to a 109 103 victory Wednesday night over the Miami Heat in the preseason finale for both."
Sports,Former major league general manager Bob Watson on Wednesday turns down the chance to be general manager of the Expos.
Sports,Marine Corps Marathon organizers have launched an unprecedented security effort in preparation for Sunday's 26.2-mile race.
Sports,Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis insists he is done talking about Terrell Owens and the deal that almost brought the wideout to Baltimore.
Sports,"The cost of building a stadium and renovating RFK Stadium could be \$91 million more than city officials initially estimated, according to an analysis released Wednesday."
Sports,"For soft-spoken trainer Robin Graham, calling the 5-year-old gelding Mr. O'Brien ""great"" in workouts for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Mile is downright effusive."
Sports,"game stretch of ACC games, which begins Thursday against Georgia Tech, should show how much the young Hokies have grown since August."
Sports,NFLPA head Gene Upshaw informs team owners on Wednesday during league meetings that the players want a larger percentage of local revenue streams.
Sports,A group of Marine wives are running for the family of a Marine Corps officer who was killed in Iraq.
Sports,Much of place kicker Nick Novak's success throughout his career can be attributed to mental preparation.
Sports,"In the final full-field event of the season, several players are under pressure to finish well at the Chrysler Championship for a variety of reasons."
Sports,Amare Stoudemire had his contract extended Wednesday by the Phoenix Suns who exercised their fourth-year option on the contract.
Sports,General Manager Theo Epstein said the Red Sox want Pedro Martinez to return next season. Martinez is a free agent after the season.
Business,"NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (XinhuaNET) -- Wall Street stocks extended theirrally Wednesday as investors expressed relief over falling oil prices and a strong economic report."
Sports," Chief negotiators Bill Daly and Ted Saskin met Tuesday for two hours in New York. Unfortunately, the NHL work stoppage wasn #39;ta topic of conversation."
Sports,"There was a fierce and fascinating contest played out here yesterday but only between two rival sets of Australia supporters, the internet-roused travelling fans from the Fanatics and Waving the Flag collectives, to see who could deafen the greater number "
World,Yasir Arafat #39;s uncertain health took a sharp turn for the worse on Wednesday night with an ambulance and medical teams summoned to his West Bank compound amid unconfirmed 
World,"Despite an expression of regret to parliament, Thaksin rebuffed criticism of his attitude to human rights. volatile south bringing the total death toll after a protest outside a police station on Monday to 85."
World,"Hardline lawmakers, who control a majority in Iran #39;s parliament, introduced a bill which would force the government to resume uranium enrichment and halt snap UN inspections of nuclear facilities."
World,Chinese officials praised Secretary of State Colin L. Powell on Wednesday for warning Taiwan that it is not an independent nation and should not seek to become one.
World,Russian officials say three policemen have been charged with criminal negligence in connection with the deaths of more than 330 hostages seized by militants at a school in Beslan at the beginning of September.
Business," The Nikkei share average rose 1.4 percent  by midsession on Thursday as investors took weak domestic  output data in their stride and flocked to recently battered  stocks, inspired by a steep fall in oil prices."
Sports,Jim Leyland has indicated that he is interested in managing again. He just might not be interested in managing the Mets.
Sports, Sao Caetano defender Serginho was taken to a hospital unconscious and in critical condition after collapsing during a Brazilian championship match Wednesday.
Business,"Delta reached a tentative agreement with its pilots' union Wednesday night on wage and benefit cuts, averting a threatened bankruptcy filing, at least for now."
Business,"BP, the only Western concern that owns a controlling share in a major Russian oil company, is hoping to avoid any direct conflict with the Kremlin."
Business,"The \$17.8 billion, three-way deal that Lakshmi N. Mittal, a financier based in London, announced this week would put him at the head of the largest steel company in the world."
World,PATTANI : Fifty aircraft scattered 120 million paper birds across southern Thailand on Sunday in a peace gesture marred by new killings in the troubled Muslim-majority region.
Business," Delta Airlines has reached a tentative  agreement with its pilots union on wage and benefit cuts aimed  at avoiding a bankruptcy filing, The Wall Street Journal said  in a report late Wednesday on its Web site."
Sports, ST. LOUIS (Sports Network) - Derek Lowe has allowed just  two hits as Boston jumped on St. Louis early and still leads  3-0 after six innings in Game 4 of the 2004 World Series.
Business, Australia #39;s WMC Resources Ltd. (WMC) on Thursday said it recently received a conditional takeover proposal from London listed resource major Xstrata PLC (XTA.
Sci/Tech,"quality images of Titan, Saturn #39;s mysterious moon, tantalized and bewildered scientists yesterday, and they warned that NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft may have to make several passes over the frozen world before it gives up its secrets."
Sports,"They will will play the opening match on June 9, 2006, in Munich, although Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann had wanted to leave that honour to another team, preferably defending champions Brazil, provided they qualify."
Sports,Fast bowler Glenn McGrath celebrated his 100th Test appearance by sparking India #39;s top-order collapse Wednesday as Australia took charge of the third Test.
World,"By Jamie Lyons, Political Correspondent, and Kim Pilling, PA News. British troops from the Black Watch stopped overnight in Nasiriyah after they moved through desert towards Iraqs triangle of death."
World,JAKARTA : An Indonesian Muslim cleric cleared last year of leading the Al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah extremist group goes on trial again on Thursday accused of involvement in the Bali and Marriott hotel bombings.
World,"China would punish intruders at embassies and schools according to the law, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications  will offer a high speed Internet connection for  #36;19.95 per month to new customers who buy a top line calling plan and sign a one year contract, the company said on Wednesday."
World," Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir went on  trial in Indonesia on Thursday on charges of leading Jemaah  Islamiah, a militant network seen as the Southeast Asian arm of  al Qaeda."
World,"A U.S. military convoy of at least 40 armored vehicles was seen moving toward Fallujah, while British troops in southern Iraq headed north to plug any gaps that an offensive on the city might create."
World,"India's former foreign minister has denounced Secretary of State Colin L. Powell in unusually strong terms, saying that Powell's account of how he helped facilitate a dialogue between the Indian and Pakistani prime ministers was ""fabricated and baseless."""
World,Sao Caetano defender Serginho was taken to a hospital unconscious and in critical condition after collapsing during a Brazilian championship match Wednesday.
World,Police raided the Brazilian offices of international security consultant Kroll Inc. and arrested five employees Wednesday in an investigation into allegations of illegal spying by Kroll during the company's probe of a nasty corporate dispute.
Business,"Pact with union may allow the No. 3 airline to avoid a bankruptcy filing, newspaper says. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Delta Air Lines and its pilots union reached an agreement on concessions that could allow the "
Business,"MCSK quot; gt; Comcast Corporation and Cox Communications, two of the nation #39;s largest cable companies, reported strong third-quarter profit and revenue growth yesterday because of growing demand for "
Business,"Hollinger International confirmed in court papers that it is planning to distribute some of the proceeds from the sale of the Telegraph Group to shareholders, a move that "
Business,"JC Penney said yesterday that Allen I. Questrom, the chief executive who has restyled the once-beleaguered chain into a sleeker and more profitable entity, would be succeeded by Myron E. Ullman III, another longtime retail executive."
Sci/Tech,"Windows computing environments are cheaper, more secure, and lower risk than those based on Linux and open-source software, CEO Steve Ballmer asserts in an E-mail sent Wednesday to Microsoft #39;s customers and partners."
Sci/Tech,"When Charles Grosz read that a boy charged in the brutal beating death of a homeless man had compared it to the violent video game  quot;Grand Theft Auto, quot; he felt saddened."
Sports,"Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Association, told team owners Wednesday that the league #39;s 1,700 players should receive a larger share of the "
Sports,"Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - Brian Grant had 22 points and Chris Mihm added 15, as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Phoenix Suns, 111-103."
World, Rescuers who saved a two year old boy trapped by a landslide after Japan's deadliest earthquake in a decade struggled to free his sister on Thursday but hopes were fading for her survival.
World,"A senior Palestinian official denied Thursday that a three-man committee has been appointed to act for the ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who was in critical condition after a stomach flu Wednesday."
World,"Progress was reported in Vienna Wednesday on the talks over Iran #39;s nuclear program but details were not available. Negotiators for Britain, Germany and France met with Iranians to discuss the issue, CNN reported."
World,"NEW DELHI: A new modified version of the indigenously-developed medium-range Prithvi missile, called P-III, was test-fired from the integrated test range at Chandipur, near Balasore, on Wednesday."
Sports, NBA vice president Stu Jackson  Wednesday handed out suspensions for four players involved in a  fight during Monday's preseason game between the Washington  Wizards and Chicago Bulls.
World, A hardline Indonesian Muslim cleric protested his innocence as he was taken to court amid blanket security to stand trial for involvement in the deadly Bali and Marriott hotel bombings.
World,"PHILIPPINES: The tides of mud carved a random trail of destruction through Philippine towns, robbing already impoverished residents of children, houses and hope."
Sports, Maurice Williams hit a jumper with one second left to cap an 11 point performance and lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Minnesota Timberwolves 76 75 Wednesday night in a preseason game.
Business,"RIDING the success of back-to-back animated hits, the entertainment company DreamWorks priced shares for its animation unit above the anticipated level, raising \$812 million in an initial public offering yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The moon is partially covered by the shadow of the earth at approximately 9:14 pm EDT, as seen from Archer, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004."
Sports,"challenges Duccio Innocenti of Atalanta during their Serie A match at the San Siro stadium in Milan, October 27, 2004. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)."
Business,"Crude oil futures fell in New York, extending the biggest decline in five months yesterday, after a jump in US inventories eased concern about a winter shortage."
Business,"International Oil Daily, 27 October 2004 - With oil prices at record highs, governments must accelerate technological innovations  quot;that radically alter how we produce and use energy quot; to create a sustainable energy system, the International Energy Agency "
Business,THE Australian dollar was trading stronger today as news of a takeover bid for Australian mining company WMC Resources supported the currency during morning trading.
Business,"THE 64,000 dollar - correction, make that 500 million dollar -uestion hanging over Shire Pharmaceuticals is whether the 5 per cent jump in the companys shares yesterday reflects relief that US regulators have finally approved its drug for "
World,"Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir has gone on trial in Indonesia on charges of leading Jemaah Islamiah, a militant network seen as the Southeast Asian arm of al Qaeda."
World,"Iran #39;s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Pirooz Hosseini leaves in a car after a second round of talks with EU negotiators failed to produce an agreement for a total suspension of uranium enrichment in Iran, on Wednesday, Oct."
World,"Tony Blair admitted yesterday that British troops could be in the American-controlled area of Iraq for months, contradicting assurances from his Defence Secretary that "
World,"The American Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has moved to assure Taiwan that US policy on the China/Taiwan relationship has not changed."
Sci/Tech,"based caller I.D. spoofing is back, and this time it's available to everyone. "
World,BANGALORE: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called on the youth to take bilateral relationship between India and Russia to greater heights while asserting that India #39;s economic progress would make the world a better place to live in.
World," Two moderate earthquakes hit eastern Taiwan on Thursday, the Central Weather Bureau said, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported."
World," Former President Clinton may be out on the campaign trail, but he says he feels a bit detached ""from the to and fro of the elections."""
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq, Dec. 4 - Militants carried out deadly strikes in Baghdad and in the northern city of Mosul for the second day on Saturday, with suicide car bomb attacks on police stations and Kurdish militiamen "
Business,"Australian copper and nickel miner WMC Resources Ltd. said on Thursday it has turned down aA\$7.4 billion (\$5.5 billion) cash takeover offer from Swiss-based Xstrata, but would consider higher bids from the company."
Business,SHIRE Pharmaceuticals was yesterday celebrating approval from US regulators for the launch of its Fosrenol treatment for patients with kidney disease.
Business," Stocks rose sharply Wednesday, extending their rally for a second session as investors expressed relief over plummeting oil prices following a government report that showed a buildup in crude inventories."
Sports,Celtic suffered their first defeat of the Scottish Premier League season on Wednesday when John Stewart grabbed a goal in injury time to complete a 3-2 win for Aberdeen.
Sports, 1958  #151; Construction began on the new ballpark for the Giants in San Francisco. The rocks in the area resembled candlesticks.
Sports,"Until Theo Epstein became the general manager of the Boston Red Sox two years ago, at 28, life had offered him little cause to believe in superstition."
Sports,"Gene Upshaw, executive director of the players association, said the union was focused on dividing revenue more equitably."
Sports," The sign at Busch Stadium pleaded: ""Will the real Cardinals report and play?"" The answer in Game 4, just as in the first three games, was emphatic: No!"
Sports,"Steve Spurrier informs Florida officials that he has an interest in returning to coach the University of Florida, ESPN.com reported Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,"Blogs are increasingly popular, and can have a dramatic effect on search engine positioning. How can you best take advantage of this new search marketing channel?"
Sci/Tech,Google SMS started serving search results to mobile users in the US just a few days back. Now Yahoo! follows it with even more comprehensive feature set.
Sports,"Celtics point guard Gary Payton missed Wednesday #39;s preseason game against Detroit because of a broken right thumb. Payton, acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers in an offseason trade, was injured "
World," At least five miners were killed and 14  injured in a blast in a coal mine in Russia's Siberia, the  Emergencies Ministry said on Thursday."
World,"Australia's John Howard captures control of his country's Senate, giving him extensive legislative power."
World,Boston clinch the World Series title after beating St Louis 3-0 in the fourth game to win 4-0.
Business, Oil prices continued falling on Thursday after an unexpectedly large rise in U.S. crude inventories spurred profit taking from record highs.
Business," Delta Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union on wage and benefit cuts aimed at avoiding a bankruptcy filing, The Wall Street Journal said in a report late Wednesday on its Web site."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox won their first  World Series title since 1918, and buried a curse, with a 3 0  victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday."
Business,"MarketWatch, the owner of a leading financial news site, CBS MarketWatch, is soliciting bids expected to be as much as \$400 million for the company."
World,"The Red Sox, the team that perfected heartbreak, silenced the Cardinals, 3-0, in Game 4 to win their first World Series since 1918."
Sci/Tech,"NASA scientists, looking at the first close-up images of Titan, were able to peer through the atmosphere of the Saturn moon enough to see a checkered landscape under surprisingly clear skies."
Sci/Tech,Dell will expand its Linux offerings by preinstalling SuSE Linux on its servers starting later this year. By Larry Greenemeier. The same day Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer issued an E-mail to customers promoting 
Sci/Tech,"US crew returned to Earth from the international space station Sunday in a pinpoint landing on the Kazakhstan steppe, and NASA #39;s chief said the United States "
Sports,It is a pity that violence during and after Chelseas 1-0 Carling Cup third-round victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge overshadowed yet another outstanding performance from Joe Cole.
Sports,"Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has extended his contract at the English champions until May 2008. Wenger, 55, arrived at Highbury in 1996 and has led the London "
Sports,Captain Stephen Fleming completed his second test double century on Wednesday as New Zealand piled on the runs against Bangladesh.
World,The war on drugs is interfering with the US effort to destroy Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. US officials increasingly want to eradicate drugs as well as nurture Afghanistan #39;s 
World, Indonesian Islamic cleric Abu Bakar  Bashir went on trial on Thursday accused of leading an al  Qaeda linked militant network and of planning or inciting  others to carry out attacks in the world's most populous Muslim  nation.
World,Fifty new areas which will get special help in fighting anti-social behaviour are being named on Wednesday.
Business,"Although the future of ATA Airlines Inc. remains up in the air, planes still were landing Wednesday at the Quad-City International Airport and tickets still were selling, the airports aviation director said."
Business,"US manufacturers cranked out more goods in recent weeks, while auto dealers moved more vehicles off their lots and trucking companies tried to find enough drivers to keep up with growing demand."
Business,A new study by the insurance industry says that the stability systems available in some cars and trucks can greatly reduce the likelihood of an accident.
Business,Delta Air Line #39;s pilots negotiation committee last night reached a tentative cost-cutting agreement with the Atlanta-based airline.
Business,"Xstrata Plc, the world #39;s biggest exporter of power-station coal, offered A\$7.4 billion (\$5.5 billion) for WMC Resources Ltd. to gain nickel and copper mines."
Business,"Procter  amp; Gamble beat Unilever in the battle of the big name grocery brands for the three months to September, results released yesterday showed."
Business,Four former Merrill Lynch and Co. executives and two former mid-level Enron Corp. executives conspired to push through a sham sale of barges in 1999 because they didn #39;t 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer reiterated the company #39;s case against the open-source Linux operating system yesterday in an e-mail message to customers that was notable in part for its timing.
Sci/Tech,"SBC Communications will offer a high-speed Internet connection for \$19.95 per month to new customers who buy a premium calling plan and sign a one-year contract, the company said on Wednesday."
Sports,year University of Florida President Bernie Machen has his hands on a lot of things. Becoming intimately involved in the details of hiring a football coach is no more unusual to him than gripping the 
Sports,"Barry Bonds #39;s 700th home run ball brought a top bid of \$804,129 yesterday after a 10-day online auction. The ball had received 240 offers by the time Overstock."
Sports,Sachin Tendulkar perished cheaply on his return from injury yesterday as India #39;s top batting order crumbled to leave Australia in command of the third cricket test match.
World,"The kidnapped British director of CARE International has made another plea urging Britain to withdraw troops from Iraq. In a video aired on Arab TV, Margaret Hassan asked for the aid organization to close its offices in Iraq."
Sports, Manny Ramirez owns a treasured spot in Red Sox lore  #151; the floppy haired slugger is their first World Series MVP.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser  Arafat is ""very, very sick"" and the ex-guerrilla who for  decades symbolized a struggle for statehood is slipping in and  out of consciousness, officials and medics said on Thursday."
World," The six parties trying to end a crisis  over North Korea's nuclear ambitions could hold working group  talks in November, diplomats said on Thursday, the first sign  of progress since Pyongyang stalled after the last round."
Business,"Oil prices continue to fall back from recent record highs, after a US report showed an unexpectedly large rise in crude stocks in America."
Business,Eliot Spitzer #39;s run at insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan (MMC ) looks increasingly as if it could be just the opening battle in a wide-ranging war against abuses in the insurance industry.
Business,"When Boeing Co. chief executive Harry C. Stonecipher took the helm in December, he proclaimed that his top priority was restoring the aerospace giant #39;s reputation after revelations that employees "
Business,"In Shark Tale, DreamWorks Animation #39;s latest hit, a little hustler of a fish named Oscar (voiced by Will Smith) just can #39;t stand the truth."
Sci/Tech,Hackers wouldn #39;t bother writing malicious code to infect the Macintosh unless those computers actually mattered. By Eric Hellweg.
Sci/Tech,"  Stargazers across the US were craning their necks Wednesday night as the Earth #39;s shadow moved across the moon, totally eclipsing our planet #39;s only natural satellite."
Sports,Second seed Tim Henman put a magnesium deficiency behind him to move comfortably into the second round of the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel on Wednesday.
World,"Iran #39;s supreme leader threatened Wednesday to pull out of negotiations if European countries press their demand for total suspension of uranium enrichment, as a new round "
World,"Kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan has made another videotape plea for Britain to withdraw its troops from Iraq. The tape, broadcast on Arab TV network Al-Jazeera, also showed Mrs Hassan "
Sports," While the Boston Red Sox celebrated  the end of 86 years of frustration by winning the World Series  on Wednesday, the St. Louis Cardinals had to deal with some new  frustrations of their own."
Sports," While the Boston Red Sox celebrated the end of 86 years of frustration by winning the World Series on Wednesday, the St. Louis Cardinals had to deal with some new frustrations of their own."
World," Japan is racing against the clock to secure the release of a young Japanese man kidnapped by Islamic militants in Iraq, with less than 24 hours to go before a deadline for his execution."
World," A methane blast in a mineshaft in  Russia's Siberia killed at least 10 people and injured 30 on  Thursday, a government spokesman said."
Business,"  Delta Air Lines and its pilots reached a tentative contract agreement late Wednesday, according to the pilots union, potentially allowing the struggling carrier to avoid declaring bankruptcy."
Business,  Boeing Co. #39;s third quarter earnings rose 78 percent on higher sales of communications equipment to the US military and better commercial aircraft profits.
Business,"Fonterra is aiming for a significant share of the Australian dairy foods market, with a bid for one of Australia #39;s largest operators."
Sci/Tech,"Huygens, a joint US European mission to Saturn, has had its closest encounter yet with Titan, one of Saturn #39;s moons. It flew to within 745 miles and beamed back the first images of the only moon in the solar system with an atmosphere."
Sci/Tech,"At a press conference this week, Apple Computer Inc. introduced the new iPod Photo digital music player. Besides playing digital music, the iPod Photo lets users view and share photos."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment #39;s (SCE) next generation handheld gaming device will go on sale in Japan on 12 December for RRP 19,800 (\$250)."
Sci/Tech,"JONESBORO--  quot;Well tonight the moon will be on the other side, and this would be a full moon normally because the moon is up here, above the plane between the earth and the sun, or below it."
Sports,Eleven fans were arrested after clashing with police at the Carling Cup soccer match between Chelsea and West Ham. Police in riot gear were confronted by the visiting West Ham supporters 
World,"Weeping family members crowded outside a Thai military camp Wednesday, demanding information about 78 Muslim men who were crushed to death Monday after being arrested and forced onto army trucks."
World,"Iran's supreme leader threatened Wednesday to pull out of negotiations if European countries press their demand for total suspension of uranium enrichment, as a new round of talks ended without an agreement to avert the possible threat of U.N. sanctions."
World,Police raided the Brazilian offices of international security consultant Kroll Inc. and arrested five employees Wednesday in an investigation into allegations of illegal spying by Kroll during the company's probe of a nasty corporate dispute.
World," European defense companies know they must unite to keep up, as the gap in military spending between the United States and its NATO allies continues to widen. But a push to consolidate Europe's fragmented shipbuilding sector  #151; a minefield of national, corporate and labor sensitivities  #151; is proving slow and difficult."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox lifted the World  Series title and buried a curse Wednesday beating the St. Louis  Cardinals 3 0 to claim their first championship since 1918.
Sports,"Denver, CO -- Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points and Earl Boykins added 16 off the bench to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Miami Heat, 104-95, at the Pepsi Center."
World," U.S. warplanes attacked the rebel held city of Falluja overnight, killing two people, a witness said."
Sports,"To hear Georgia Tech defense end Eric Henderson, it was just a matter of time before the Yellow Jackets defense became as stingy as it has been the last two games."
Business,"Vehicles with sensors that can, for example, automatically apply brakes are 41 percent less likely to get into single-vehicle crashes, which account for 60 percent of all fatal crashes, according to government statistics."
Business,"Starting Nov. 1, if there is no new contract, unionized workers will have to bear the cost of the increase in their health insurance premiums."
Business,"The companies provide federal agencies with network integration and payroll accounting technologies, and are the beneficiaries of a government that is trying to bolster its defenses against terrorism, experts say."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox won their first World Series title in 86 years, completing a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 3-0 victory at Busch Stadium."
Sports,Chelsea assistant boss Steve Clarke confirmed that Mateja Kezman was hit by a missile from the crowd as football was shamed for the second time in 24 hours.
Sports,English Premiership strugglers West Brom are understood to have approached former Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson as they seek a replacement for Gary Megson.
Sports,"In fact, when referee Mike Riley gave a penalty kick to United in the 73rd minute, he was clearly sold on a Wayne Rooney dive after a confrontation with Arsenal defender Sol Campbell."
Sports,Or did the Australians really bowl that well on a strip that was supposed to be best for batting on days two and three? Or maybe it was the Indian batsmen who dug a huge hole and buried themselves in it.
World,"Indonesia #39;s prominent Muslim preacher Abu Bakr Bashir has been put on trial again, charged once more over the Marriot hotel attack in 2003 and the Bali bombing in 2002."
World,"Japan has made little progress contacting the kidnappers of one of its citizens or determining where the man is being held, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said."
Sci/Tech,"Contenders are trying novel twists on sending video over the global computer network in an effort to exploit the increasing number of in-home high-speed Internet links. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"David A. Kirsch and a rotating staff of loyal students have created a digital database that lists more than 2,300 companies, archives that may someday prove useful in capturing the craziness of the Internet boom. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The field, expected to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2012, promises a host of technological and medical advances while also stirring fears because some of the products appear to be toxic and many are not regulated."
Sci/Tech,Cassini is flying to within 745 miles of Titan's surface and beaming back hundreds of images in a scouting trip that will lead to the Christmas Eve release of a probe for a parachute drop into Titan's atmosphere.
Business,Oil prices continued to fall on Thursday after an unexpectedly large increase in crude stocks in the US. A barrel of US light crude was down 96 cents to \$51.
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. took a giant step away from bankruptcy with a tentative agreement on contract concessions from its pilots. But details on the proposal reached Wednesday were withheld while it was reviewed 
Business,known simply as Check 21 -oes into effect today and is expected to cut down the amount of time it takes for checks to clear the bank.
Business,"DreamWorks Animation Inc., riding on a wave of recent hit films including  quot;Shrek 2 quot; and  quot;Shark Tales quot; was looking for friendly waters on Wall Street Thursday with its highly anticipated initial public offering."
Sci/Tech,"Just four days shy of Halloween, the moon got festive Wednesday night and turned from corpse white to pumpkin orange and then blood red during a total lunar eclipse visible from every continent on the planet, except Australia."
Sci/Tech,"With the closure of IETF #39;s MARID group a month ago, many of us have left Microsoft #39;s Sender-ID standard for the dead. After being rejected by the Apache Foundation and the Debian Project over licensing issues "
Sci/Tech,"The latest point release of MySQL database is now good to go, the company said Wednesday. MySQL 4.1, available in both open-source and commercial versions, promises more enterprise-worthy features and faster "
Sports,Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman was cut by a missile thrown from the crowd after scoring in last night #39;s 3-0 Carling Cup victory over West Ham.
Sports,"It was no ordinary baseball, but the baseball that Barry Bonds hit over the left-field fence last month at SBC Park in San Francisco for his 700th career homer and promptly was put on the online auction block."
Sports,"Australia bowled out India for 185 to take a 213-run lead on day three of the third cricket Test at Nagpur, edging the top-ranked team closer to a first series win in India for 35 years."
World,"LONDON, Oct 27 (IranMania) - Iran was to respond today to Europe #39;s offer for the Islamic Republic to avoid possible UN sanctions and receive nuclear technology by indefinitely suspending uranium enrichment, but there was little hope of a breakthrough "
World," The amount of conventional explosives missing from an Iraqi storage facility may be substantially less than the 377 tons reported by Iraqi officials, ABC News reported late on Wednesday, citing documents obtained by the network."
World," Ten miners died and about 20 were injured after a gas explosion ripped through a pit in central Siberia trapping dozens of miners, the Interfax news agency reported citing a spokesman for the local government."
Business,"Opec, the oil producers #39; cartel, has taken the surprise step of urging the US to release stocks held in emergency reserves to calm the frantic crude market."
Business,SYDNEY: Australian milk producer National Foods Ltd said today its board has unanimously rejected as too low a \$A1.62 billion (\$NZ1.
Sports,"THE baseball that Barry Bonds hit for his 700th career home run brought a top bid of \$US804,129 (\$1.08 million) today after a 10-day online auction."
World,United States forces attacked a house in Fallujah leaving three people dead early on Thursday. The target was a suspected safe house for Jordanian-born militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
World," THE DISAPPEARENCE: The 377 tons of high explosives were taken from the Al Qaqaa military facility after March 9, when the IAEA sealed the bunker."
Business,"UK house prices fall by 0.4 in October, the Nationwide building society says, the biggest decline since February 2001."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell clarified that US policy on China and Taiwan has not changed, in an apparent bid to assuage Taipei's concerns over remarks he made in a visit to Beijing."
World," With only five days left before the election, Democrat John Kerry tried to fire up voters in the hope a higher turnout will give him the keys to the White House, as President George W. Bush insisted his challenger lacks the mettle of a commander in chief."
Sports,"THE PGA Championship was only James Nitties #39; fourth start as a professional, but the 22-year-old signalled he has a big future with his second place finish at Coolum yesterday."
World,"DreamWorks, which created box office smash Shrek, raises \$812m from its flotation on the New York Stock Exchange."
Sports,"In the long, winding tale of Barry Bonds and steroids, we have reached the part where Bonds plays dumb. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, he effectively told a grand jury a year ago that he used steroids "
Sci/Tech," Singapore consumer electronics maker Creative Technology net profit in the September quarter fell 83.5 percent to 4.8 million US dollars, with last year's huge one time gains magnifying the decline."
Business,"Federal Reserve survey shows uncertainties over energy prices, global terrorism and the presidential election among reasons businesses continue to hold back on hiring, investment."
World,Japan's special envoy to Sri Lanka arrives in Colombo for talks on resuming the stalled peace process.
Sports," Vijay Singh does not recall the PGA Tour being this strong, with a record five rookies winning this year. One of them, Ryan Palmer, held off the No. 1 player in the world last week at Disney."
Business,"Singapore: Oil prices continued falling from record peaks in Asian trade Thursday after the United States reported a surge in crude oil inventories, dealers said."
Business,"Nearly two years to the day after the most contentious hearing in memory, a divided Securities and Exchange Commission clashed Tuesday over a new rule requiring hedge funds to register with the SEC."
Business,"Australian nickel and copper miner WMC Resources has rejected aA\$7.4 billion (3 billion pounds) takeover bid from Swiss-based Xstrata, but has left the door open for a higher offer."
Sci/Tech,  President Bushs campaign Web site was inaccessible to surfers outside the United States and Canada following a series of outages last week that may have been electronic attacks.
Sci/Tech,"GREENBELT, MD. - Star gazers across North America watched the moon turn orange Wednesday night in a total lunar eclipse.  quot;When it passes into the Earth #39;s inner shadow, that sunlight reaching the moon passes "
Sci/Tech,A CALIFORNIAN vendor of flash cards SanDisk has released new memory cards that they say will make a big splash in consumer gizmos like digital cameras and cell phones.
Sports,Jason Gillespie captured five wickets as Australia bowled India out for a paltry 185 to take a commanding 213-run lead on the third day of the third test on Thursday.
Sports,Brazilian championship matches were stopped for a minute #39;s silence Wednesday in response to news that Sao Caetano defender Serginho died after collapsing on the field at Morumbi Stadium.
Sports,"General manager Omar Minaya interviewed Jim Riggleman for the Mets #39; vacant managerial spot yesterday, and minor-league manager and former Mets second baseman Wally Backman will be interviewed today."
World,Tuesday #39;s vote in the Israeli Knesset in favor of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan for unilateral withdrawal of settlers and soldiers from Gaza was a historic moment in the history of Israel.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser  Arafat is in a very serious condition but was able to take part  in Muslim morning prayers on Thursday, officials said, as a  team of foreign doctors rushed to his headquarters."
Sports," The San Francisco 49ers insist their salvation will arrive through the draft. They hope years of bad contracts, unlucky injuries and salary cap woes can be erased through solid choices in April."
World," Europe's leaders gather in Rome on Friday to sign a historic constitution for the European Union (EU), but a crisis over the bloc's new executive Commission will only add to clouds over the ceremony."
Sports," North Texas freshman Jamario Thomas is the nation's leading rusher thanks to speed, strength and vision."
World," Japan sought international and Iraqi help  for a Japanese man held hostage in Iraq on Thursday, less than  24 hours before a deadline set by his captors to behead him  unless Japan withdraws its troops."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are delighted, fascinated and thoroughly perplexed by the Cassini spacecraft's first close-up pictures of Titan, the smoggy giant moon of Saturn."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers are working on the nose-mouse, and other unorthodox ways of moving a cursor."
Business,"Robust demand for military equipment and technology led four US defense companies to post higher quarterly profit on Wednesday, with jet maker Boeing Co."
Business,"  Spanish telecom Telefonica (TEF) has rejected a bid of 2 billion euros for its Endemol television production company that produces the hit Big Brother show, The Times of London said Thursday, citing unnamed sources."
Sports,The Boston Red Sox ended 86 years of futility and won their first crown of the World Series since 1918 on Wednesday when they defeated the St.
Sports,"Paceman Zaheer Khan has hit back for India, taking the key wicket of Australia #39;s prolific opener Matthew Hayden two overs after lunch on day three of the third Test in Nagpur."
Sports,"1. KURT BUSCH. He has posted 12 straight top-15 finishes, including six straight top-10 finishes. He is coming off a fifth-place finish at Martinsville, Va."
Sports,"year old player likely suffered cardiac arrest, doctor Marco Aurelio Cunha said. The official cause of death was not immediately released."
Sports," Thomas Brown heard the doubters long before he arrived in Athens. In fact, some of the cynics were in his hometown."
World,"The earthquake, which hit Romania and rattled Bulgaria late on Wednesday, has also been felt across portions of Turkey, Moldova and Ukraine, Turkey #39;s private NTV television reported."
World," It can be considered undiplomatic, and none of them actually gets to vote. But some foreign leaders and political figures haven't been able to resist the question: Bush or Kerry for U.S. president?"
Business,"Troubled US carrier Delta Air Lines has reached an outline cost cutting agreement with its pilots, a deal that could save it from bankruptcy."
Business,"Robust demand for military equipment and technology led two arms makers to post higher quarterly profit yesterday, with Boeing reporting a 78 percent jump in earnings despite a decline in commercial airplane revenue."
Sci/Tech,"Search giant Google said Wednesday that it has acquired Keyhole, a company specializing in Web-based software that allows people to view satellite images from around the globe."
Sports,"GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas  In a field with a Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, two horses that have gone undefeated this year, a former Horse of the Year and a Belmont Stakes and Travers champion "
World, State lawmakers who reconfigured congressional maps to benefit one party over another have drawn themselves into a corner in some House districts.
Sports," Derek Lowe stood in the boisterous Boston clubhouse, a bottle of champagne in one hand, a cigar in the other."
World, An explosion rocked the mayor's office in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux early Thursday. No one was injured.
World," Leaders representing over 100 million Christians, Muslims and Jews urged Secretary General Kofi Annan to report the number of deaths and rapes in Sudan's Darfur region daily to highlight what they say is genocide."
Sci/Tech, Mandrakesoft releases the latest version of its Linux operating system.
Sci/Tech," Natural disasters killed 76,806 people in 2003, three times the number of victims in 2002, a rise due in part to extremes in the global climate, the world's largest humanitarian body said on Thursday."
Business,"Delta Air Lines #39; (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) pilots union said late Wednesday it had reached a tentative agreement with the airline on cost savings."
Business,"Oil futures prices sank nearly 5 percent yesterday, dropping below \$53 a barrel, as concerns about tight winter-fuel supplies eased, at least temporarily, and traders "
Business,"Propelled by another potent performance from its defense unit, Boeing announced third-quarter results yesterday that surpassed investors #39; expectations as profits climbed 78 percent from a year ago."
Business," Orders for  quot;big ticket quot; durable goods crept up by a smaller than expected margin in September, hit by a sharp descent in demand for planes, government figures showed."
Business,"WASHINGTON A study finds vehicles equipped with stability control systems are less likely to be involved in fatal crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says the systems, which automatically apply "
Business,"Hollywood dealmaker Michael Ovitz spun his own drama of his ouster from Walt Disney - he was knifed in the back, carved  quot;out like a cancer quot; and pushed from a headquarters window."
Business,"Stocks rose sharply yesterday, extending their rally for a second session as investors expressed relief over plummeting oil prices following a government report that showed a buildup in crude inventories."
Business,"Capping a series of stinging audits of the Los Angeles city agency charged with revitalizing troubled neighborhoods, City Controller Laura Chick said Wednesday that she has turned "
Business,"STATS ChipPAC Ltd., the third-largest chip packaging firm, swung to a quarterly net loss and said it might remain in the red into 2005 "
World,"Medics, aides and family rush to the West Bank as fears grow for Yasser Arafat's health."
Sci/Tech,"After staying up much of the night analyzing the first close-up images of Titan #39;s smog-shrouded surface, groggy scientists acknowledged yesterday that they were befuddled "
Sci/Tech,mail Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer sent to customers around the world yesterday highlighted a new thrust in Microsoft #39;s campaign against Linux.
Sci/Tech,"which now searches for books, news, images and products as well as Web sites -- its subtle little AdSense text ads are ubiquitous on the Net."
Sci/Tech,"Natural disasters killed 76,806 people in 2003, three times the number of victims in 2002, a rise due in part to extremes in the global climate, the world #39;s largest humanitarian body said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) yesterday stated that its capital expenditure in 2005 will see a focus on ramping capacity at its 12-inch-wafer fabs in Tainan, Taiwan, and Singapore."
World,The embattled new EU Commission chief tells the BBC he might make several changes to his team.
Sports,The FA is to take action after trouble marred Wednesday #39;s Carling Cup tie between West Ham and Chelsea. Police in riot gear were confronted by a section of the West Ham support after the match which the Blues won 1-0.
Sports,ABERDEEN boosted their reputation and brought the championship race alive with a dramatic win at Celtic Park last night. Substitute John Stewart pounced in injury time after poor defending to give Aberdeen 
Sports,Arsene Wenger has pledged to remain Arsenal manager as long as he is able to continue the work he is doing now. Wenger has signed a three-year extension to his current deal that will keep him with the London outfit until 2008.
Sports,"SAN FRANCISCO, United States : Barry Bonds historic 700th home run ball fetched 804,129 US dollars in an online auction which concluded on Wednesday, the auction organizers announced."
Sports,"Fred Robbins spent four years as Daunte Culpepper #39;s teammate, and since quarterbacks always are off limits in practice, he never has had a chance to hit him."
Sports,Rod Pampling has never been to the Tour Championship. Justin Leonard has never missed one. Jim Furyk has one last chance to extend his streak to seven years with at least one PGA Tour victory.
World,"The health of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat deteriorated yesterday, and Palestinian doctors were rushed to his Ramallah compound in the "
World,year old boy was rescued yesterday after surviving four days buried in a landslide from the powerful quake that ravaged northern Japan over the weekend.
World,HOSTAGE Margaret Hassan was last night shown on a new video pleading for British troops not to be sent to Baghdad. As the Black Watch headed towards the  quot;triangle of death quot; outside the Iraqi 
World, The Kyoto Protocol overcame its final legislative hurdle in Russia when the upper house of parliament ratified the global climate pact Wednesday and sent it on to President Vladimir Putin for his signature  etting the stage for the treaty 
World,"Zimbabwean police expelled a South African trade union team early yesterday in defiance of a court order allowing them to stay until the afternoon, union officials said."
Business,"Politics has made year-end tax planning problematic. Although tax policy is fixed for 2004, it #39;s been difficult to strategize into the future without knowing who the president would be through 2008."
World,"Three years after the fall of the Taliban, women remain subject to many legal, religious and cultural restrictions and domestic violence is endemic."
World,"Police raided the Brazilian offices of international security consultant Kroll Inc., seizing evidence and arresting five employees amid allegations Kroll illegally spied in a probe of a bitter corporate dispute."
World,The new Band Aid version of  Do They Know It's Christmas? looks set to go straight to the top of the UK singles chart.
World,Courtney Love must stand trial for assault for assault after a court hears testimony from her alleged victim.
Business,"Dr. David Andorsky, a resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital, woke up from a two-hour nap in the on-call room at 6:30 a.m. last Tuesday. Andorsky had been on duty since 7 a.m. the previous day and still had a few hours to go caring for patients in the intensive care unit."
Business,"Talk about a tough sales call. Marsh  amp; McLennan Co.'s top managers, led by new chief executive Michael Cherkasky, took their corporate rehabilitation story to Wall Street yesterday in a conference call with stock analysts. The gist of the plans had been publicly revealed the day before."
Business,"Swiss drug giant Novartis SA said yesterday it is spending \$4 million to fund scientists performing diabetes research at Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Broad Institute, and will make the findings public for other scientists to use."
Business,"Stocks rose sharply yesterday, extending their rally for a second session as investors expressed relief over plummeting oil prices following a government report that showed an increase in crude inventories. The Dow Jones industrial average had its second straight triple-digit gain, pushing back above the 10,000 mark."
Business,"The US economy continued to grow in the early fall despite being buffeted by rising energy costs and hurricanes, the Federal Reserve said yesterday, providing its last snapshot of business conditions before Election Day."
Business,"Oil futures prices sank nearly 5 percent yesterday, dropping below \$53 a barrel, as concerns about tight winter-fuel supplies eased, at least temporarily, and traders turned their attention to rising US inventories of crude."
Business,Delta Air Lines' pilots union said last night it had reached a tentative pact on concessions that could save the struggling carrier from bankruptcy.
Business,"The MathWorks, a Natick software firm, plans to expand its Route 9 location and add hundreds of jobs in the coming years following a deal with state and local officials granting the company a tax break."
Business,"Last month , IntelliCorp, a software company with offices in the United Kingdom and Silicon Valley, celebrated the opening of its new East Coast office in Westborough. The expansion was welcomed by officials in the administration of Governor Romney, who have trumpeted state government's role in attracting high-tech companies. Massachusetts seems like a logical base for IntelliCorp's East Coast operations ..."
Business,Town Meeting on Monday decided that Maynard has more to gain than to lose by granting a tax break for a vacant technology park.
Business,"Two local corporations, Zoll Medical Corp. of Chelmsford and Viisage Technology Inc. of Billerica, recently acquired companies in an effort to gain further market share in their respective industries."
Business,"Singapore - Crude oil futures slid further on Thursday, as concerns over heating oil supplies ahead of a cold Northern Hemisphere winter eased because of a rise in US crude stocks."
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell will merge its Dutch and British holding companies, the oil giant said on Thursday, as it seeks to address the failings that led to a shock downgrade in proven oil reserves in January."
Business,"Elan Corp. PLC, Ireland #39;s largest pharmaceutical firm, reported widening third-quarter losses Thursday but predicted a return to profit in 2006."
Sci/Tech," Over three quarters of Bulgarians have never used the Internet, and 23 percent do not know what the word means, a survey published in daily newspaper Sega said on Thursday. Citing data from polling agency Alpha Research, Sega said 77 percent of the EU candidate country's eight million people had never been on line."
Sci/Tech,"TAIPEI United Microelectronics Corp., the world #39;s second-largest supplier of made-to-order semiconductors, said on Wednesday that its third-quarter profit rose 160 percent from a year earlier."
Sports,Chelsea star Mateja Kezman was almost blinded when a coin was thrown at him as another London football match was plunged into violence.
Sports,Brendan Haywood of the Wizards was suspended for three games by the league for fighting during a preseason game against the Bulls.
Sports,"Each week it #39;s about numbers. Numbers, numbers, numbers. Look at the opponent, analyze the numbers. This week is no different, but perhaps it should be."
World,"RAMALLAH: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is  quot;very, very sick quot; and the ex-guerrilla who for decades symbolised a struggle for statehood is slipping in and out of consciousness, officials and medics said today."
World," The US military and the interim government of Iraq are rapidly losing control of Ramadi, a provincial capital in Iraq located near sister city Fallujah, the New York Times reported on Thursday."
World," Russia #39;s upper house of Parliament on Wednesday ratified the Kyoto Protocol, sending it to President Vladimir Putin for the final stamp of approval."
World,"US President George W. Bush, if he wins re-election in the Nov. 2 poll, is likely to tilt greatly in favor of Beijing over the issue of Taiwan."
World,"KOSICE, Slovakia -- When Ivan Hriczko strode casually into the Twelve Apostles, a fashionable restaurant in this steel city, diners idled their forks and turned their heads."
World,"IQUITOS, Peru -- A few miles downriver from this city in the western Amazon jungle, Andres Alvarado hops off a boat and walks up a muddy path to a hollowed-out log resting on a wooden stand. He beats the log with a stick, sending a series of low-pitched tones into the rain forest."
World,HANOI -- What's the best way to sue my neighbor? How big is Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum? Is surgery necessary to remove a bunion? Am I pregnant?
World,"STRASBOURG, France -- The president-elect of the European Commission withdrew his proposed EU executive team yesterday to avoid an unprecedented European Parliament defeat, plunging the 25-nation bloc into political turmoil."
World,"  The health of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat deteriorated yesterday, and Palestinian doctors were rushed to his Ramallah compound in the West Bank to treat what has so far been diagnosed as a stomach disorder, according to senior Palestinian officials."
World,"Scientists have unearthed a new species of hobbit-sized humans that may have lived as recently as 12,000 years ago, sharing the earth alongside modern-day man."
World,"  Japan scrambled yesterday to win the release of a 24 year old Japanese man taken hostage by Islamic militants in Iraq, dispatching high level diplomats to the Middle East and launching an appeal for his freedom on Arabic television."
World,  British troops and armory rolled north from Basra yesterday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up US troops for an expected attack on the rebel held city of Fallujah.
World,"Insurgents kill 21 Iraqis, mostly civilians working for the US military, in separate attacks across the country."
Sports,"  They did it for the old folks in Presque Isle, Maine, and White River Junction, Vt. They did it for the baby boomers in North Conway, N.H., and Groton, Mass. They did it for the kids in Central Falls, R.I., and Putnam, Conn."
Sports,"They did it for the old folks in Presque Isle, Maine, and White River Junction, Vt. They did it for the baby boomers in North Conway, N.H., and Groton, Mass. They did it for the kids in Central Falls, R.I., and Putnam, Conn."
Sports,"They came into the World Series riding a wave of superlatives -- the best record in baseball during the regular season, anchored by a lineup with three MVP candidates, all capable of turning around a game in a heartbeat, unbeaten at home in the postseason."
Sports,"All over the world, legions of otherwise productive and healthy people found themselves unable to sleep for almost two weeks. Some have been staying up in loud bars until the wee hours of the morning; parents are waking up children before dawn to engage in strange, nocturnal rituals that involve howling and dancing in the living room. Neighbors ..."
Sports,"He wasn't  quot;Curt on the car phone quot; yesterday. He was  quot;Curt in the hotel room, quot; taking part in an online chat with the Boston Dirt Dogs and calling WEEI to chat on  quot;The Big Show quot; before last night's Game 4."
Sports,"The Cardinals' trio of MVP candidates -- affectionately called MV3 -- is the heart, if not the soul, of the team's batting order. Officially, first baseman Albert Pujols , third baseman Scott Rolen , and center fielder Jim Edmonds combined to produce 122 home runs and 358 RBIs during the regular season. Unofficially they may go down ..."
Sports,"They are young and strong and vibrant, their hair blowing in the wind, their smiles incandescent, their eyes awash with confidence in their own specialness. We call them larger than life. We call them immortal."
Sports,Hail the lovable idiots. Bless the baseball gods. Raise a cup to the good souls in Red Sox lore -- from Ted Williams and Joe Cronin to Gary Waslewski and Pumpsie Green -- who chased but never captured the game's greatest prize.
Sports,"An uncorked champagne bottle in his right hand, held hip-high as if he were waiting to slip it into a toolbelt, Trot Nixon repeatedly slipped back to his first days in a Red Sox uniform."
Sports,"His torment lasted only 30 years, much less than most Red Sox fans', but unlike most, Theo Epstein actually did something about it."
Sports,"In a matter of 11 days, they turned the baseball world upside down. The Boston Red Sox, a franchise that had cornered the market on hardball heartache, that had shed too many tears and endured too many disappointments, vowed this time to alter history."
Sports,"Now what? Was winning the World Series truly the last hurrah for franchise players Pedro Martinez and Jason Varitek and more than a dozen teammates, including Derek Lowe and Orlando Cabrera , who are eligible for free agency?"
Sports,"It would be the grandest finish to any of the 104 seasons of Boston Red Sox baseball, and Johnny Damon had a most electric way to start it off last night -- a rope into the Cardinals' bullpen on the game's fourth pitch from Jason Marquis."
Sports,"The manager is an afterthought, buried under the avalanche of publicity generated by his courageous, gimpy pitcher; his charming, devastating designated hitter; his forthright, charismatic, long-haired center fielder. Every day this march to the World Series has produced a new story or a new hero. There's Manny Ramirez, finally hitting a home run. There's Pedro Martinez, spinning ..."
Sports,"For a guy about to play his former team for the first time since being let go during the offseason after eight years of quality service, Josh Miller shows no signs of reticence or resentment."
Sports,"Wide receiver Troy Brown , who injured his right shoulder Oct. 3 against Buffalo, practiced yesterday in a red (no contact) jersey, and is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh."
Sports,"Results of X-rays on Gary Payton's right hand revealed a non-displaced fracture in the point guard's right thumb. Payton did not play last night against the Pistons and had the top of his thumb bandaged, but the Celtics expect him to play in the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night at the FleetCenter. It could be his first ..."
Sports,"VIRGINIA TECH (5-2) vs. GEORGIA TECH (4-2) When and where: Tonight, 7:30, at Atlanta. TV: ESPN. Last meeting: Georgia Tech won, 6-3, in 1990. AP ranking: Virginia Tech is No. 22. At a glance: The Hokies will try to win their fourth straight game and second consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference contest when they take on the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech ..."
Sports,"Anthony Vita, Brown In his first career start, the sophomore quarterback passed for 219 yards and three touchdowns, two in the fourth quarter, in a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over Cornell. Vita completed touchdown passes of 19, 11, and 24 yards."
Sports,"Boston College junior forward Craig Smith , who slimmed down to a svelte 255 pounds during the offseason, yesterday earned preseason All-Big East first-team honors. Smith, who averaged 16.9 points and 8.3 rebounds last season, said he was driven in part by the nightmarish memory of his subpar performance in Boston College's 57-54 loss to Georgia Tech ..."
Sports,"Two young talents. Two dreams on hold. Jim Salinetti and Justin Peters were dominant players on the local golf scene not long ago, Massachusetts Golf Association Players of the Year in 1997 (Salinetti), 1998 (Peters), and 1999-2000 (Salinetti). Collegiate standouts at the University of Rhode Island (Salinetti) and the University of Nevada-Reno (Peters), they chose to pursue professional golf, knowing ..."
Sports,"The Madison Park boys' soccer team had one goal in mind yesterday: spoiling No. 14 East Boston's perfect record of 14-0. It couldn't hand East Boston a loss, but earned a 2-2 tie."
Business,Strong performances across the Boeing Co. quot;s defense systems businesses including the C-17 and X-45 programs based in Long Beach and future combat systems in Huntington Beach helped boost third 
Sports," Tens of thousands of stunned, giddy Red Sox fans stumbled through the streets of New England on Thursday morning to celebrate something many thought impossible: a World Series victory for baseball's perennial also rans that put an end to an 86 year old curse."
Sci/Tech," Russias military has postponed the launch of a new generation space booster rocket scheduled for this week, the defence ministry said on Thursday."
Sports,The top brass at Arsenal Football Club and Manchester United Football Club have met in the wake of Sundays game at Old Trafford.
World," Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat joined morning prayers for the holy Muslim month of Ramadan on Thursday despite his poor health, Palestinian officials said."
World," China plans to tear down a museum to restore the original appearance of its imperial palace in a sweeping renovation of the Forbidden City that will last until 2020, officials said on Thursday."
Sports,"  Roxy Cate has just finished a 45 minute cyclocross race: furiously pedaling through mucky turns and along rain soaked grassy straightaways, running several times up a nearly vertical hill with her bike slung over her shoulder, and leaping with it over wooden barriers."
Sports,"Newton KID AND TEEN FITNESS. Fitness programs are taught by certified professionals at the West Suburban YMCA and are open to kids ages 7-14. Provides a fun environment for kids to increase their overall fitness and learn the basics of exercise. Classes run Monday and Wednesday. For more information, visit the YMCA website at www.YMCAinNewton.org."
Sports,"Morgan McClure Motorsports fired NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer yesterday. Spencer, who finished 29th in Sunday's Subway 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, was arrested and accused of interfering with police officers that night as they attempted to serve a warrant on his son. Police went to Spencer's home in Cornelius, N.C. Sunday night to arrest James Jonathan Spencer Jr. ,18, on ..."
Sports,"Trainer Nick Zito has come to Lone Star Park with Birdstone, an outstanding 3-year-old who has a shot in Saturday's \$4 million Breeders' Cup Classic. It is less known that Zito also brought two good 2-year-olds, a colt, Sun King, and a filly, In The Gold, but they are legitimate contenders in the juvenile divisions."
Sports,"Making the morning line is a difficult job, and Lone Star Park oddsmaker Rick Lee did not escape the wrath of trainer D. Wayne Lukas when Lee established the mare Azeri at 15-1 for the Classic during yesterday's post position draw for Saturday's Breeders' Cup. Pleasantly Perfect, the leading candidate to be Horse of the Year, ..."
World,OutKast become the first act to be awarded a multi-platinum award for paid-for music downloads.
Business,"by dip in oil prices. BY TOM VAN RIPER. A plunge in oil prices propelled stocks to big gains yesterday, with the Dow closing above 10,000 for the first time in two weeks."
Business,"DreamWorks Animation creator of  quot;Shrek quot; and  quot;Shark Tale, quot; raised \$812 million in an initial public offering to fund more moviemaking."
Business,"The FTSE 100 has raced higher, led by ICI after it issued an upbeat outlook and Shell as investors welcome its streamlined structure and robust results."
Business,"After having promised to file its revisions by the end of October, Nortel Networks Corp. said it would delay its long-awaited restatement for the second time."
Sci/Tech,CHIP FIRM AMD said it has introduced its Geode based Personal Internet Communicator (PIC) in a cooperative deal with Indian giant Tata Indicom Broadband.
Sports,"Wednesday was a big day in the countdown to Super Bowl 2006, as the NFL came to Dearborn Wednesday to unveil the official logo for Detroits big event."
World,"Ailing Yasser Arafat performed Muslim prayers before dawn today, but his condition remains serious and a team of doctors flying in from Arab countries will decide whether he needs to be transferred from his compound to a hospital."
World,An eleventh hour face saving move by the President-Designate of the European Commission Jos Manuel Durao Barroso managed to diffuse an institutional crisis in the European Union yesterday.
World, About 400 inhabitants of three villages  in France's eastern region of Marne were evacuated on Sunday  after a soldier threatened to blow up a site storing  explosives.
World," A car bomb exploded Thursday in southern Baghdad, killing a U.S. soldier and at least one Iraqi civilian, the U.S. military said."
Sci/Tech," Unions and big communications companies spent more than  #36;1.1 billion in their efforts to elect lawmakers and influence the government over the past half decade, according to a report released Wednesday."
World," DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Kurdish guerrillas ambushed  a Turkish military convoy in southeastern Turkey on Wednesday  evening, killing one soldier and injuring another three,  military sources said."
Sports,"Hordes of Bostonians, who can no longer be described as ""long-suffering,"" celebrate the first World Series title in 86 years."
Sci/Tech,"Psychologists and neuroscientists have spent several decades producing theoretical models of the mental processes and neural networks that might  be involved in the kaleidoscopic state of psychosis. Largely concerned with simulating the nuts-and-bolts of the mind and brain, these  computer models generate results that tend only to be of interest to researchers and their scientific colleagues. More recently, scientists have decided to harness the power of virtual reality, in an attempt to move beyond the confines of theory, to simulate the experience of psychosis itself."
Sports," Tournament hosts Germany will kick off the 2006 World Cup finals, Fifa said on Wednesday. Germany will play the opening match on 9 June 2006, in Munich, although Germany coach Jrgen Klinsmann "
World,"The Indonesian cleric accused of heading the al Qaida-linked terror group behind the 2002 Bali bombings proclaimed his innocence as he went on trial today, while prosecutors alleged he spurred followers in  quot;the waging of war quot; against America and its allies "
World,"At least 13 people were killed and up to 23 injured in an explosion in a Siberian mine. The blast, which was caused by methane, happened as a repair team was fixing a section of the mine near Russia #39;s border with Mongolia."
World,SHOULD the United Na tions decide who be comes our president? Sen. John Kerry wouldn #39;t mind. He #39;s shamelessly promoting the lies that the UN #39;s International Atomic Energy Agency is telling about Iraq.
Business,"The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Cos. said Thursday third quarter earnings doubled, and it unveiled plans for its two holding companies to merge."
Business,"Negotiators from Volkswagen and the IG Metall industrial union headed into a fifth round of wage talks Thursday, with the union threatening to launch a flurry of short warning strikes if it doesn #39;t get the job guarantees and wage increases it #39;s demanding."
Sci/Tech,"Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan remained much of a mystery despite a close reconnaissance by the Cassini spacecraft. Pictures taken through the thick, hazy atmosphere as Cassini "
Sci/Tech,"While Google SMS uses text-only messages to deliver its results, Yahoo #39;s new mobile service offers localised search results, maps and website icons that let people point, click and make a call."
Sci/Tech,"BELOW surely bellow, Ed. is the full text of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer #39;s letter to his customers - we #39;re one by the way."
Sci/Tech,"Local communities are often better at dealing with the effects of natural disasters than international aid agencies, a new report says."
Sports,Top seed Andre Agassi began the quest for his second title of year with a comfortable victory in the first round of the Stockholm Open.
Sports,"Hosts Germany will open the 2006 World Cup in Munich on June 9, it was confirmed on Wednesday following a FIFA meeting in Zurich. German national coach Jurgen Klinsmann initially "
Business, Oil major Royal Dutch/Shell  Group said it was merging its Dutch and British holding  companies as it seeks to address failings that led to a shock  downgrade in proven oil reserves.
World,Indonesian Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir Thursday was accused of having incited others to carry out last year #39;s Jakarta Marriott Hotel bombing that killed 12 people.
World,"RSFs third annual worlwide press freedom index says East Asia and Middle East have worst press freedom records EU members among the first 40; Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia lag behind."
World," A top official in Sudan #39;s war torn Darfur region accused rebels of attacking villages and raping women in what he said was a new violation of a fragile ceasefire, a newspaper reported on Sunday."
Business,"However, the decline is not as bad as analysts had expected, and the company raises its profit outlook. By Todd Zaun. TOKYO -- The Honda Motor Co."
World," An elite contingent of 50 Nigerian soldiers left Nigeria on Thursday for Darfur, the first stage in the deployment of 3,000 extra African Union (AU) troops to monitor a shaky cease fire in the western Sudanese region."
World," U.S. aircraft bombed a suspected rebel safehouse Thursday in the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, killing two people, the U.S. military and witnesses said."
World," A British tourist found dead in the Australian outback near its famed Ayers Rock may have died of heat exhaustion and exposure, police said."
Sci/Tech,PETALING JAYA: Sophos Plc is urging Mac OS X administrators to arm themselves against an  quot;anti-security quot; worm known as  quot;Renepo.
Sports, Leg spinner Danish Kaneria dismissed Sri Lanka #39;s opening batsmen in the first session on Thursday to give Pakistan an early break in the second cricket Test.
World,": The trial of Indonesian Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir, the alleged spiritual leader of Southeast Asian terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah, has been adjourned for a week until Nov. 4, the presiding judge Soedarto said on Thursday."
World,"With news of politics, war and baseball dominating the headlines, it is easy to overlook events in faraway lands. But people interested in long-term peace in the Middle East should be encouraged by the historic "
World," U.S. planes bombed the Iraqi city of  Falluja overnight, killing two people, in a new strike on  rebels digging in for an expected U.S. led offensive."
World," An elite contingent of 50 Nigerian  soldiers left Nigeria on Thursday for Darfur, the first stage  in the deployment of 3,000 extra African Union (AU) troops to  monitor a shaky cease fire in the western Sudanese region."
World,A Paris-based pressure group condemns the intimidation of newspaper vendors in Ivory Coast.
World," U.S. planes bombed the Iraqi city of Falluja overnight, killing two people, in a new strike on rebels digging in for an expected U.S. led offensive."
Business,"Xstrata Plc, the world #39;s biggest exporter of coal for power plants, offered to buy WMC Resources Ltd. for A\$7.4 billion (\$5.5 billion) in cash to add nickel and copper mines as China #39;s demand for metals grows."
Business,"TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 27, 2004--Nortel Networks Corporation (NYSE:NT)(TSX:NT) et sa principale filiale oprationnelle Nortel Networks Limited (NNL #39;) ont fait le point ce jour  la suite de l #39;mission de directives de communication "
Sci/Tech,China #39;s Wolong Nature Reserve is unwired to aid researchers in the study of the endangered giant panda. A broadband and wireless communications network within China #39;s Wolong 
Sports,The Football Association has started an investigation into crowd trouble at Chelsea #39;s League Cup match with West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
World,"THE brave lads of the Black Watch yesterday began their treacherous journey north through Iraq. Scores of troops left their temporary home in Basra - one of Saddam Hussein #39;s old palaces, now "
Sci/Tech,Star Wars: Battlefront is an absolute blast and one of the most immediately satisfying game offerings yet from George Lucas' stable.
World,"It has been almost a month since Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s death and, as many had hoped, there are already some hopeful signs that his passing could lead to renewed peace initiatives between Israel and the Palestinians."
Business," Oil extended its retreat on Thursday,  taking two day losses to 6 percent after an unexpectedly large  rise in U.S. crude inventories spurred speculative funds to  take profits out of record high prices."
Business, Oil major Royal Dutch/Shell Group said it was merging its Dutch and British holding companies as it seeks to address failings that led to a shock downgrade in proven oil reserves.
World, A blast at a Siberian mine killed 13 men in the latest disaster to strike Russia's accident prone industry that has been chronically short of funds following the Soviet collapse.
Business," The eurozone economy is awash with excess liquidity and that could signal inflationary dangers ahead for the 12 countries that share the euro, official data showed."
Business,"WMC, the Australian mining firm, turns down a \$5.5bn bid from Swiss company Xstrata but says it is willing to hold talks on a deal."
World," Three foreign election workers were kidnapped by armed men in the Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday, government sources and election commission officials said."
Sci/Tech," Japanese computer giant NEC said its interim net profit rose 62.6 percent to 25.2 billion yen (240 million dollars) but it cut its forecasts, citing slower mobile handset and semiconductor markets."
World," Final election results Thursday showed John Howard becoming Australia's first prime minister in 24 years to control both houses of parliament, clearing the way for the conservative leader to push through reforms including relaxing media ownership laws."
World," Three foreign election workers were  kidnapped by armed men in the Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday,  government officials said."
World, A Pakistani court on Thursday again  adjourned an appeal hearing for four Islamic militants  convicted of the abduction and murder of U.S. reporter Daniel  Pearl because a key defense lawyer failed to show up.
World,Changes are likely when the Tour de France route for 2005 is announced on Thursday.
Business,Thousands plan to take part this year in an online effort that lets backers of third-party candidates in swing states trade votes with people in less critical locations. But overall participation is lower than in 2000. By Joanna Glasner.
Business,Oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell today said it would to scrap its twin board structure as it battles to restore confidence in the wake of its reserves crisis.
Business,A new law takes effect today that #39;s sure to have a positive impact on the nation #39;s payment system. It #39;s also likely to have an impact on those who pull out a checkbook when it #39;s time to pay the bills.
Business,"Boeing Co. reported a 78-percent surge in third-quarter net income to \$456 million as it benefitted from strength in its defense business, and tax settlements that helped offset drop-offs in commercial airplane and satellite and launch operations."
Business,"Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s largest carmaker, reported a seventh consecutive decline in quarterly profit as domestic demand weakened and sales growth in China slowed, making the full-year profit target harder to reach."
Business,"However, the gold miner said earnings were down compared to September last year when a sum of R421 million was posted. - An operating profit of R456 million was achieved despite a lower rand gold price and a small planned reduction in gold produced."
Business,"Google announced its purchase yesterday of Keyhole, a mapping company that uses satellite photographs to produce three-dimensional maps, in a move that could bolster Google #39;s local search capabilities."
Sci/Tech,"The action continued in after hours trading, where the company gained another US cent. The company saw stocks climb \$2.33 during the day, a 4.86 per cent increase."
Sci/Tech,"Stargazers were able to catch a fleeting glimpse of a total eclipse of the moon in the early hours today. The clouds cleared to allow a rusty ball to be seen, despite bad weather, between 3.23am and 4.44am."
Sports,"Denver will host hordes of skaters, motocross riders and bikers next summer as one of five cities presenting the first Dew Action Sports Tour."
World,"Secretary of State Colin Powell #39;s comments this week on Taiwan have upset many on the island, but analysts believe he likely misspoke, and they note "
World," The Economist, the weekly bible of the world's top movers and shakers, said it is throwing its support behind Democratic challenger John Kerry in the upcoming US presidential election."
World," Cambodia began three days of celebrations Thursday as its new king, former ballet dancer Norodom Sihamoni, prepared to take over the throne from his father, who was adored by his people for more than 60 years."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Foreign doctors rushed to  Yasser Arafat's side on Thursday to tend to the seriously ill  Palestinian leader, who for decades has symbolized his people's  struggle for statehood."
Sci/Tech,"The new iMac G5 is completely user serviceable. If something goes wrong, Apple ships you the spare parts and you do the work. It's the wave of the future: Soon most PC repairs will be done at home. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"A Harvard biologist scores on three fronts with a genetic discovery in diabetes, an advance toward curing a rare children's disease and a \$500,000 award for scientific creativity. Fifth in a series profiling the MacArthur Foundation 'genius award' winners. By Kari Lynn Dean."
Sci/Tech,She was the champion of the music industry. He was the voice of the people. It was a death match made in heaven -- but they found common ground. By Hilary Rosen and Lawrence Lessig from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,NASA investigators now have the most detailed pictures ever taken of Titan. But the images can't penetrate the mystery that surrounds the Saturnian moon. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,The printer maker's courtroom setback may mean consumer electronics companies won't try to use the Digital Millennium Copyright Act as an all-purpose competition shield anymore. By Katie Dean.
Sci/Tech,"About a quarter of Americans have rated products, services or people online, according to the latest Pew Internet    #038; American Life Project survey. The results point to the growing significance of online rating systems. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"On a remote Indonesian island, archeologists were astonished to discover a new, small human species that walked the earth just 18,000 years ago. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,"Surfers trying to view President Bush's official campaign website are finding it a tad difficult to get in. No explanation has been given, even though the site works just fine in the United States."
Sci/Tech,"English elms could be descended from one tree brought here by Romans 2,000 years ago, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,\A team of astronomers steps up a project which one day could preserve the Earth from annihilation.
Sci/Tech,"The restoration of a blind woman's sight using foetal tissues is likely to spark ethical debate, say scientists."
Business,"Shares in Royal Dutch/Shell have risen in Amsterdam and London, lifted by speculation that investors will increase their holdings in the stock to reflect its unified structure."
Business," Swiss based Xstrata Plc (XTA.LN) Thursday put WMC Resources Ltd. (WMR.AU) in play, offering A $7.4 billion for the Australian miner that represents the start of a long bidding war."
Business,"Acquires Keyhole Corp., for an undisclosed amount and cuts the product price by \$40 and further fueling its rivalry with Microsoft and Yahoo."
Business, Volkswagen AG #39;s announcement this week that it has forged a new partnership deal with Malaysian carmaker Proton comes as a strong euro and Europe #39;s weak economic performance triggers a fresh wave of German investment in Asia.
World," Three foreign election workers were kidnapped Thursday in the Afghan capital, police and Western officials said."
Business," Wall Street was set for a steady start  on Thursday, bolstered by fresh falls in crude oil prices to  their lowest level in over three weeks to ease investor  concerns about prospects for economic growth and corporate  profits."
Sci/Tech,"The first close-up pictures of Titan, one of the most enigmatic bodies in the solar system, parted the veil of its smoggy atmosphere Wednesday but managed to deepen questions about the Saturnian moon #39;s icy surface."
Sci/Tech,"October 27, 2004 - While Sony has not outlined exactly how it plans to use that cool WiFi online functionality of the PSP (currently, games only support local peer-to-peer gameplay), the company is charging ahead into the online space with its games."
Sci/Tech,Surfers that have been unable to visit the official re-election site of President George W Bush all week can access the site through an alternative address.
Sci/Tech,"Steve Ballmer, Microsoft #39;s CEO has emailed management and IT professionals in a fierce defence of Windows against Linux and Unix in the Enterprise."
Sci/Tech,"AMD launches the \$185 Personal Internet Communicator(PIC) in partnership with Tata Indicom to tap the Indian market. MUMBAI: The Austin, TX-based chip vendor AMD calls it the 50x15 initiative : the move towards "
Sports,Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann is  quot;thrilled quot; by the news that his team will kick-off the 2006 World Cup at Munich #39;s new Allianz Arena.
Sports,"Vijay Singh does not recall the PGA Tour being this strong, with a record five rookies winning this year. One of them, Ryan Palmer, held off the No."
World,MOSCOW : A blast at a Siberian mine killed 13 men in the latest disaster to strike Russia #39;s accident-prone industry that has been chronically short of funds following the Soviet collapse.
World,China welcomed on Thursday Russia #39;s ratification of the Kyoto climate change protocol and urged countries that have not done so to follow suit.
World,"WASHINGTON : Secretary of State Colin Powell clarified that US policy on China and Taiwan has not changed, in an apparent bid to assuage Taipei #39;s concerns over remarks he made in a visit to Beijing."
World,"Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has categorically stated that Pakistan #39;s Kashmir policy has not been changed and whatever options he presents, should be seen as various ways to resolve this outstanding imbroglio."
World," A sharp fall in oil prices boosted European stock markets and energy import dependent Japan's yen on Thursday, but depressed government bonds as investors factored in a rosier economic outlook."
World," Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh on the first day of his two day visit to New Delhi, an Indian official said."
World,"Wrongheaded relief work may worsen the situation of disaster victims, warns the international Red Cross."
Sports,MARION JONES will be able to keep the three gold and two bronze medals she won at the Sydney 2000 Olympics even if it is proved she was taking banned drugs at the time.
Sports,"Those were tears of joy he didn't even try to hide amid the wild celebration in the Red Sox' locker room last night. Sure, some champagne had been poured on him, but those were Johnny Pesky's emotions on display as he witnessed a scene that he never had a doubt he'd see."
Business,Crude oil futures slid Thursday to their lowest levels in more than two weeks as concerns over supplies ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter eased because of a rise in US inventories.
Business,"The generally jovial ogre Shrek might have enchanted moviegoers, but investors are even more interested in shares of the character #39;s creator: DreamWorks Animation (DWA)."
Business,Automaker Volkswagen on Thursday reported a 65 percent drop in net profit from the same period a year ago amid fiercely competitive markets and difficult 
Business,"TELEFNICA, the Spanish telecoms group, is understood to have rejected a bid of at least 2 billion (1.4 billion) for its Endemol television production company, which is behind Big Brother."
Business," The Check Clearing Act for the 21st Century, or Check 21, goes into effect this Thursday without a visible hitch."
Sci/Tech,"Electronics giant Sony has reported a fall in profits, in contrast to strong gains seen by Matsushita and Canon. Sony, which blamed a fall in sales of televisions and portable audio players, saw half-year "
Sci/Tech,Steve Ballmer has attacked Linux vendors for failing to adequately indemnify customers against potential intellectual property legal actions.
Sci/Tech,Silicon Graphics Inc and Nasa can claim to have created the world #39;s most powerful supercomputer with the installation of the new Linux and Intel Corp Itanium 2-based  #39;Columbia #39; supercomputer.
Sports,A cloud of anticipation hung over Beantown last night and it had nothing to do with people waiting for the total eclipse of the moon.
Sports,Gary Megson is preparing to take legal action against West Bromwich Albion to end his contractual dispute with the club and clear the way for a new job.
Sports,British number one Tim Henman felt more energetic as he looked ahead to his second round encounter against South Africa #39;s Wesley Moodie today at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors event in Basel with the match not scheduled to start before 16:00 local time.
Sports,"At the conclusion of yesterday #39;s post-position draw at Lone Star Park, handicapper Rick Lee announced that the track would entertain a number of head-to-head proposition #39; #39; bets on Saturday #39;s Breeders #39; Cup races."
World,"A gas explosion in a central Siberian coal mine killed 13 people and injured 23 others, Russia #39;s Emergency Ministry said. The explosion happened at 5:45 am local time in the Listvyazhna "
World,"The US military says warplanes bombed a suspected rebel safehouse in the city of Fallujah Thursday, killing two people. A statement says the target was a  quot;meeting site quot; used by allies of wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi."
World,"KIDNAPPED aid worker Margaret Hassan was shown on videotape last night pleading for Britain to withdraw its troops from Iraq. The tape, broadcast on Arab TV network alJazeera, also showed her demanding the "
World," DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it earned euro1.0 billion ( #36;1.27 billion) in the third quarter on good performances from its commercial vehicles division and its U.S. Chrysler arm, rebounding from a large loss a year ago."
Sports,"LONDON, Oct 28 (SW) - The English Football Association has officially confirmed an investigation had been launched following incidents at Stamford Bride last night."
World, Pakistan pacers Abdul Razzaq and debutant Riaz Afridi took two wickets apiece as Sri Lanka struggled to 150 6 at tea on the first day of the second and final Test at National Stadium here.
World," Israeli soldiers shot dead a 10 year old Palestinian girl on Thursday as she was walking to school in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, witnesses said."
Business," Oil major Royal Dutch/Shell  Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RD.AS target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RD.AS</A><SHEL.L> plans to move to a unified corporate  structure, ditching a century old dual ownership system blamed  for contributing to a reserves overbooking scandal."
World," When President Bush and John Kerry talk about Mideast policy, they say little except to commit themselves to Israel's security. The rivals seem likely to say little more until one of them occupies the White House next year."
Sci/Tech,"MicroStrategy Inc.'s share price  soared 31 percent yesterday, the day after the McLean software company posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 02, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - WASHINGTON -- Software vendors need automated tools that look for bugs in their code, but it may be a decade before many of those tools are mature and widely used, said the former director of cybersecurity for the US "
Business,"On Wednesday, Delta pilots agreed on cost saving plan of the company as Delta Air Lines is trying to avoid possible filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy."
Business,"The US economy grew in September and early October despite being restrained by rising energy costs and increased uncertainty over the presidential campaign, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday."
Business,Australian nickel and copper miner WMC Resources has turned down an offer from Swiss-based Xstrata that valued the company at Aust.
Business,Plane maker Boeing has said its third quarter profits shot up 78 from a year ago to \$456m. The company also gave an upbeat forecast for the rest of 2004 and into 2005.
Sci/Tech,Apple and U2 have announced the release of a special U2-branded iPod to coincide with the release of the band #39;s new album  #39;How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb #39;.
Sci/Tech,Thats when you can get yours and how much you would pay. That is if you live in Japan. Sony today announced the release date and price for its new portable game system.
Sci/Tech,Amateur stargazers who stayed up late into the early hours today were rewarded with fleeting glimpses of a total eclipse of the moon.
Sci/Tech,hip duo OutKast have taken top honours as the recording industry handed out its first awards for music sold through Internet music services like Apple Computer Inc.
Sci/Tech,AMD : ERRATUM - Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited et AMD lance le communicateur Internet personnel. Les services haut dbit de TATA Indicom facilitent l #39;accs bon march  Internet en Inde.
Sports,Opener Justin Langer has been dismissed after the tea break but Australia have already built a big lead over India on day three of the third Test in Nagpur.
Sports,"When the NBA preseason mercifully came to a conclusion Wednesday night for the Orlando Magic, fiery point guard Steve Francis had a pointed message for the rival Miami Heat: The Magic "
World,"The Federation Council, the upper chamber of the Russian parliament, has ratified the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which was signed by Russia in 1997."
Business,"A Federal Reserve report painted a generally positive picture of an expanding economy Wednesday, while noting that in some regions, including California and neighboring states,  quot;growth had moderated somewhat."
Business,"A sharp fall in oil prices boosted European stock markets and energy import-dependent Japan #39;s yen on Thursday, but depressed government bonds as investors factored in a rosier economic outlook."
Sci/Tech,"Web portal Yahoo has launched a web search service for mobile phone users in the US, according to a report from Reuters today. Its rival, internet search company Google, had introduced an SMS service to access "
Sci/Tech,"OutKast topped the first US digital music awards, presented by the Recording industry Association of America (RIAA). They took a multi-platinum award yesterday in recognition of 400,000 downloads for  #39;Hey Ya!"
World,"Japanese officials tried Thursday to contact the Iraqi militants holding a Japanese hostage, as the 48-hour deadline for his threatened execution approached."
World,The alleged leader of Southeast Asia #39;s most dangerous Islamic militant group has gone on trial in Indonesia charged with terrorist offenses that carry the death penalty.
World,A record number of university applications have been cancelled because students presented fake qualifications.
Sports, Manny Ramirez completed a perfect day Wednesday by being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2004 World Series.
Business, This could be the year that gridlock steals Christmas.
Sports," Red Sox fans waited 85 years to celebrate this moment. After so many disappointing Octobers, it was finally Boston's turn to enjoy a World Series victory."
Business,"JOHANNESBURG : A battle over a hostile takeover bid to create the world #39;s largest gold mining group has spilled over into court, with Gold Fields Limited (GFI) accusing rival Harmony of being in breach of South African criminal laws."
Sci/Tech,The already-bruising battle for control of the fast-growing Linux market has become even tougher after Dell (DELL:Nasdaq - news - research) announced Wednesday that it will distribute Novell #39;s (NOVL:Nasdaq - news - research) version of the upstart 
Sci/Tech,"The violent video game  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; could eclipse Hollywood #39;s most successful films, even as it draws the ire of critics."
Sports,"Australia reached 87-1 after dismissing India for 185 to lead by 300 runs at tea on day three of the third cricket Test at Nagpur, edging the top-ranked team closer to a first series win in India in 35 years."
Sports,"Leeds United, forced to sell their best players to stay afloat financially in last season #39;s doomed relegation fight, could have new owners in the next 24 hours."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. has bought digital map maker Keyhole Corp., extending the search engine leader's bid to fend off rivals with a toolbox that can catalog almost anything in the world."
Sci/Tech,"Two new Internet domain names - "".post"" and "".travel"" - could appear online as early as next year as the Internet's key oversight board announced preliminary approval on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Shipments of personal digital assistants declined for the third consecutive quarter as large vendors continued ceding the depressed market to smaller electronics makers, the research firm IDC said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,The hip-hip duo took top honors Wednesday as the recording industry handed out its first awards for music sold through Internet-music services like Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes.
World," Five months after entering the European Union, the small Baltic state of Latvia was plunged into political turmoil as its minority coalition government was forced to resign after parliament rejected the draft 2005 budget."
Business, Raytheon Co. reported a third quarter  net profit on Thursday after a loss in the year ago quarter.
Business," Dow Chemical Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DOW.N</A>  third quarter profit surged 86 percent on increased plastics  sales, but demand remains vulnerable to soaring energy costs,  the No. 1 U.S. chemicals maker said on Thursday."
Business," Viacom Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VIAb.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VIAb.N</A><VIA.N> on  Thursday posted a third quarter loss as a result of charges  from discontinued operations and a writedown of its assets, but  revenue rose on advertising sales growth at MTV and Nickelodeon  cable networks and the CBS television network."
Business," ImClone Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IMCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IMCL.O</A> on  Thursday posted its third successive quarterly profit helped by  strong sales of its new colon cancer drug Erbitux."
Business," U.S. stocks to watch on Thursday:  DELTA AIR LINES <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>: The air carrier's pilots union said  late Wednesday it reached a tentative agreement with the  airline on cost savings."
Business,Former Hollinger International boss Lord Black reaches a deal with the media group over windfalls from the sale of Telegraph newspapers.
Business," Dow Chemical Co.'s  third quarter profit surged 86 percent on increased plastics sales, but demand remains vulnerable to soaring energy costs, the No. 1 U.S. chemicals maker said on Thursday."
Business, Low cost carrier JetBlue Airways Corp.  on Thursday said third quarter earnings fell 71 percent as it struggled with skyrocketing fuel prices and tough competition.
Business," Low cost carrier JetBlue Airways Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JBLU.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JBLU.O</A> on Thursday said third quarter earnings fell 71  percent as it struggled with skyrocketing fuel prices and tough  competition."
World,Sri Lanka complains after monks were made to disrobe during an anthrax scare at the Canadian High Commission.
World, An armed group claimed in a video Thursday to have obtained a large amount of explosives missing from a munitions depot facility in Iraq and threatened to use them against foreign troops.
Sci/Tech," Verizon Communications Inc.'s third quarter profit held steady at about  #36;1.80 billion as declining revenues from traditional phone services at the nation's biggest telephone company were offset by another blockbuster quarter for Verizon Wireless, which added a record 1.7 million subscribers."
Business," Verizon Communications Inc. , the largest U.S. telecommunications company, on Thursday reported third quarter earnings virtually unchanged from the year before as wireless and high speed Internet sales offset losses of local phone lines."
Business," Oct 28 2004   A shareholder suit brought about by outrage over the severance package paid to former President Michael Ovitz is unveiling some deep dissention in the House of Mouse, the Wall Street Journal reported."
Business,Orders to US factories for big-ticket durable goods edged up in September while sales of new homes raced to the third-highest monthly level on record.
Business,Biopharmaceutical company ImClone Systems Inc. said Thursday that it swung to a profit in the third-quarter from a year-ago loss due to sales of colorectal cancer drug Erbitux.
Business,Automaker Volkswagen on Thursday reported a 65 percent drop in third-quarter net profit from the same period a year ago amid fiercely competitive markets and difficult economic conditions such as a strong euro and high oil prices.
Business,"An electronic device that senses when a vehicle is about to tip and automatically corrects steering, acceleration and braking can reduce single-vehicle crashes that include deadly rollovers, a safety group said Thursday."
Business,"JC Penney Co. Inc. named Myron Ullman, a former executive at French luxury goods retailer LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton as its next chairman and chief executive Wednesday, reaching "
Sci/Tech,surfers outside the US have been blocked from visiting the official George W. Bush campaign website. UK based internet monitoring firm Netcraft first noticed the blockage Monday morning.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo has sprung a surprise in the Internet world with its new offering: Yahoo search engine on mobile. With this mobile users can access yahoo search with their mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,Amateur stargazers who stayed up into the early hours today were rewarded with fleeting glimpses of a total eclipse of the moon. Bad weather had threatened to obscure 
Sci/Tech,"AMD today unveiled a business strategy with initial participants in India, Mexico and the Caribbean to enable 50 percent of the world #39;s population with Internet connectivity and computing capabilities by 2015 (called 50x15)."
Sci/Tech,Internet users may soon see two new domain name suffixes in their browser window:  quot;.post quot; to identify the postal community and  quot;.
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, Intel and IBM have published a jointly developed security specification called the Trusted Mobile Platform. It aims to provide an end-to-end security architecture for mobile wireless devices, including "
Sci/Tech,"German software giant SAP is teaming with Hewlett-Packard (HP) to offer midmarket companies in the US a hosted software offering that includes applications, maintenance, services and support for a monthly fee."
Sci/Tech,The Ministry of Defence said it will save 600m over 10 years with a joint personnel administration system to serve all UK armed forces to be built by global IT services giant EDS.
World, Japan's Sumitomo Trust and Banking    the trust arm of a rival suitor for UFJ Holdings    filed a new lawsuit as part of its effort to secure a deal which could create the world's largest bank.
Sports,TIM HENMAN confirmed his well-being despite recently being diagnosed as suffering from magnesium deficiency with a straight-sets win over Antony Dupuis in the first round of the Davidoff Swiss Masters.
Sports,": Rookie bowler Riaz Afridi, grabbed two wickets as Pakistan made Sri Lanka struggle for runs on the first day of the second cricket Test today."
World,Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was said to be seriously ill but in stable condition Thursday as a team of international doctors prepared 
World,"JERUSALEMWith his political life in the balance, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon took the first tentative steps on the path to peace last night, winning parliamentary consent for a plan to uproot Jewish settlements from the Gaza Strip and parts of "
World,Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Hossein Mousavian has ruled out a long-term suspension of uranium enrichment. Mr Mousavian told the BBC it was completely illogical for the international 
World,"BASRA, Oct 27: Hundreds of British soldiers left southern Iraq on a risky mission closer to Baghdad on Wednesday to free up US forces for a possible assault on Fallujah , as Tokyo stood firm after militants threatened to behead a Japanese hostage."
World,"Kirsten Zaat, a long-time humanitarian aid worker, makes a personal plea for the release of kidnapped colleague Margaret Hassan. When I began my career, Margaret Hassan had already been living in Baghdad for 15 years."
World,President Olusegun Obasajo of Nigeria has challenged Anglican bishops meeting in Nigeria to provide courageous and godly leadership in matters of faith and moral conduct.
Business," Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia  Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSO.N</A> reported a much wider quarterly loss on Thursday as  its founder's criminal conviction on charges of lying to  investigators continued to weigh on the business."
Business," Health insurer Aetna Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AET.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AET.N</A> on  Thursday posted a sharp rise in third quarter profit as it  boosted membership and benefited from a big tax refund from  discontinued operations."
Sci/Tech,Online payment service PayPal said it will essentially waive transaction fees for some customers on Thursday to make amends for the inconvenience caused by about five days of intermittent service outages earlier this month.
Sci/Tech,"If current plans succeed, travelers' facial and fingerprint data will be stored on embedded chips."
Business,"ImClone Systems Inc. (IMCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted its third successive quarterly profit helped by strong sales of its new colon cancer drug Erbitux."
Sci/Tech,An international team of astronomers has identified the surviving companion star to the 1572 supernova explosion witnessed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.
Business," DaimlerChrysler's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCXGn.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCXGn.DE</A>  third quarter operating profit rose 7 percent, just below  analyst expectations, as gains at U.S. arm Chrysler helped  offset weaker earnings at premium carmaker Mercedes."
Sports,"For South Florida hotels, October #39;s end brings more than a change in the weather. It also ushers in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, an annual highlight for many hospitality firms."
Sci/Tech,"A new fuel cell for notebook PCs, more compact and powerful than competing technologies, could be on the market in early 2006 at a price of around \$90, its Japanese inventors said Tuesday."
Business," DaimlerChrysler's (DCXGn.DE) third quarter operating profit rose 7 percent, just below analyst expectations, as gains at U.S. arm Chrysler helped offset weaker earnings at premium carmaker Mercedes."
Sci/Tech," The Bush Cheney reelection campaign has barred people outside the United States from viewing its Web site following an electronic attack that took down the campaign's Internet address for six hours last week, according  to computer security experts."
World," The latest scheme to spread electric light in Africa may sound familiar, but this time African leaders say they have the will, and financial backing, to succeed."
Business," Dow Chemical Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DOW.N</A>  third quarter profit surged 86 percent on increased plastics  sales, but demand remains vulnerable to soaring energy costs,  the No. 1 U.S. chemicals maker said Thursday."
Business," JetBlue Airways Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JBLU.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JBLU.O</A> on  Thursday said third quarter earnings fell 71 percent, missing  analysts' lowered estimates, as it struggled with skyrocketing  fuel prices, storm disruptions and competition."
Business," Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>, the world's  largest publicly traded oil company, on Thursday reported a 56  percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by soaring oil and gas  prices in the quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Internet users may soon see two new domain name suffixes in their browser window: "".post"" to identify the postal community and "".travel"" for travel industry associations and organizations."
Business,"Cingular Wireless #39;s dream of becoming the nation #39;s largest mobile phone provider came true yesterday, with final regulatory approval of its \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services."
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc. #39;s third-quarter profit held steady at about \$1.80 billion as declining revenues from traditional phone services at the nation #39;s biggest telephone company were offset by another blockbuster quarter for Verizon Wireless, which "
Business,"Sony Corp., the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant. said Thursday that its profit jumped 61.6 percent in the latest quarter on improved profitability in its mobile phone joint venture and gains in its movie business, led by  quot;Spider-Man 2. quot;."
Business,  New federal laws take effect Thursday that could dramatically shorten the time it takes for a check to clear the bank because the information will now be transmitted electronically.
Business,"Neptune Orient Lines Ltd., the world #39;s seventh biggest container shipping company, on Thursday reported a 13 percent rise in third quarter net profit from a year earlier due to growing shipping volume and higher freight rates."
World," One of North Africa's most wanted Islamic militant leaders, accused in the kidnapping of 32 European tourists last year, has been taken into custody in Algeria, authorities said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Huddled around telescopes and bundled up in sweatshirts and stocking caps, Salinas High School students moon-gazed Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,SAP America Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. are collaborating on a hosted enterprise resource planning software service for midsize companies in specific vertical markets.
Sports,"(St. Louis-AP) Oct. 27, 2004 - Curse? What curse? The Boston Red Sox have lifted the Curse of the Bambino by completing a four-game sweep in the World Series, beating the St."
Sports,"  Steve Francis poured in a team high 22 points and rookie Dwight Howard added 14 with 13 rebounds as the Orlando Magic downed the Miami Heat, 109 103, in preseason action at TD Waterhouse Centre."
World,28 October 2004 -- US warplanes today destroyed a house in Al-Fallujah suspected of being used by the guerrilla group of Al-Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
Business,"Automaking giant DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it earned 951 million euros (\$1.18 billion) in the third quarter on good performances from its financial services division and its U.S. Chrysler arm, rebounding from a 1.7 billion euro loss a year ago when it had a large one-time write-off."
Sci/Tech,"Although the United States is experiencing a shortage of flu vaccines this fall, don't be so eager for one that you're duped into purchasing it online."
Sci/Tech," Global consumer electronics giant Sony said its interim net profit more than doubled to 76.5 billion yen (720 million dollars), thanks in part to its popular movie Spider Man 2."
World," Militants piled more pressure on the  United States' military allies in Iraq on Thursday, seizing a  Polish woman and holding a Japanese man under death threat."
World," An elite contingent of 50 Nigerian  soldiers flew to Darfur on Thursday aboard a U.S. military  plane, the first of 3,000 extra African Union troops deployed  to monitor a shaky cease fire in Sudan's vast western region."
World," ALGIERS (Reuters) - One of North Africa's most wanted  Islamic militant leaders, accused in the kidnapping of 32  European tourists last year, has been taken into custody in  Algeria, authorities said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The transfer of technological innovations from the campus to the capitalist marketplace has been a financial windfall for many schools.
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Communications Inc.'s third-quarter profit held steady at about \$1.80 billion as declining revenues from traditional phone services at the nation's biggest telephone company were offset by another blockbuster quarter for Verizon Wireless, which added a record 1.7 million subscribers."
World," European shares posted their best levels in nearly two weeks, led by pleasing restructuring and earnings news from oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell, but sharp losses among basic producers capped market gains."
Business,"Rivalry between the Dutch and British has a long history. Between 1652 and 1672, three wars broke out between two seafaring nations separated by trading interests as well as a few miles of North Sea."
Business,Pubs and hotels group Whitbread today unveiled an 800 million asset disposal programme and plans to quit its London head office.
Business,"Automaking giant DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it earned 951 million euros (\$1.18 billion) in the third quarter on good performances from its financial services division and its US Chrysler arm, rebounding from a 1.7 billion euro loss a year ago when "
Business,"Toy company Marvel Enterprises Inc. on Thursday blamed a sharp drop in third-quarter profit on a tax swing in the period, but the company still beat Wall Street expectations as sales and license fees soared from sales of Spider-Man merchandise."
Business,"BEIJING : China has decided to raise its benchmark one-year lending rate to 5.58 percent from 5.31 percent with effect Friday, the first such move in nearly a decade, the central bank said on its website."
Sci/Tech,Opinion: A decision to continue charging for server software based on CPUs and not cores will make Microsoft server software a much more attractive alternative to utility computing providers.
Sports,"England #39;s Simon Khan, runner-up to Sergio Garcia in Majorca two weeks ago, made a horror start to his first Volvo Masters at Valderrama today."
World,"Jos Manuel Duro Barroso, the incoming president of the European Commission, is expecting to have to make a clutch of changes to the line-up of his executive if he is to get it past a rebellious European Parliament."
World,"Japan sought international help on Thursday for a Japanese man held hostage in Iraq, with less than 24 hours to go for a deadline set by his captors to behead him unless Tokyo withdraws its troops."
World,MONTHS of terrorist bombings and Israeli army attacks aren #39;t the usual buildup for a major peace initiative. But the Israeli parliament #39;s vote to withdraw from the heavily Palestinian Gaza Strip is a huge breakthrough.
World,"Rescue efforts at a Siberian mine after an explosion Thursday morning are over, and the bodies of all the 13 dead have been recovered."
World,The  quot;Missing Iraq Explosives quot; pseudo-scandal appears to be falling apart by the hour. Most recent developments are as follows: Russian special forces troops moved many of Saddam Hussein #39;s weapons and related 
World,China says it welcomes Russia #39;s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol that aims to stem global warming by reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
World,The studied casualness with which Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf presented his big idea on Kashmir this week has not been able to hide its innovative and indeed revolutionary 
Sports," The 2005 Tour de France may give other riders a chance to test Lance Armstrong. The mountaintop finishes are less intense and the time trials shorter, possibly cutting into the strength of the six time winner. Organizers on Thursday unveiled the 2005 Tour route, which runs from July 2 24, passes through Germany and features 21 stages over 2,222 miles."
Business,Verizon (VZ:NYSE - news - research) Thursday posted a solid quarter as its wireless operation continues to pick up steam. For its third quarter ended Sept.
Business,"DaimlerChrysler #39;s (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) third-quarter operating profit rose 7 percent, just below analyst expectations, as "
Business,"British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline PLC reported a 9 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Thursday, citing stiff competition from generic drug makers."
Business,"Cola Enterprises Inc., the world #39;s largest bottler of Coke products, on Thursday said profits fell in the third quarter as the company wrestled with a soft retail environment and a decline in soft drink consumption."
Business,"Sony cuts full-year forecast by 3, Matsushita warns on effects of high oil prices and competition. TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. Thursday reported a quarterly profit gain thanks to the  quot;Spider-Man 2 quot; hit movie "
Business, China's central bank on Thursday raised interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade in its boldest move yet to guide its heated economy to a path of slower growth.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini flyby of Titan sent back the most detailed surface images, but the 1000 kilometer cloud formation near the south pole has scientists stumped."
Sci/Tech,"The expansion of the iTunes Music Store to nine more countries in Europe means that Apple now reaches almost 70 per cent of the global music market, according to Apple VP Eddy Cue, but Apple "
Sci/Tech,"Moving ever closer to its dream of being able to catalogue almost everything in the world, Google Inc. has just bought digital map-maker, Keyhole Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has again argued the case that open source is not necessarily cheaper, nor more secure than its proprietary counterpart."
Sci/Tech,"If you didn #39;t get a chance to see it Wednesday night, you #39;ll have to wait another four years. People all over world had a chance to see a lunar eclipse Wednesday night."
Sports,"All 12 members of Europe #39;s victorious Ryder Cup team were due to be in action at the Volvo Masters which started in Valderrama, Spain, today."
Sports,"Determined to finish second in the 2004 Constructors #39; Championship, the French team replaced Jarno Trulli with Villeneuve prior to the Chinese GP."
Sports,"Like others through New England, Boston Red Sox fans in Maine erupted in celebration following their team #39;s first World Series championship in 86 years."
Sports,"Jay Wright has heard this before. The Villanova coach is in his third season at the Wildcats #39; helm, and this is the third time he #39;s heard that the Big East is in decline."
Sports,"With his record six victories, Lance Armstrong has proved he can win the Tour de France over any course. Thursday organizers unveiled a 2005 route that suits his rivals rather than the American."
World," With voters jamming phone lines saying they haven't received absentee ballots in the mail, elections officials planned to mail out thousands of replacement ballots."
Business,"The new group, to be called Royal Dutch Shell, will be headquartered in the Netherlands with a single board, chairman and chief executive."
Business,"If your computer is slowing down or crashing, you may have a virus. Scan now to find out!  Detects viruses, spyware and worms. Includes free spam and popup blockers."
Business,"China increases its interest rates for the first time since 1995, a move widely seen as a further attempt to prevent its economy from over-heating."
Business," Loews Corp. , the conglomerate controlled by the Tisch family, on Thursday posted a third quarter profit compared with a year earlier loss, when its CNA Financial affiliate increased its reserves for asbestos, lawsuits and other matters."
Sports, A former Irish priest who disrupted the  Athens Olympics and the British Grand Prix was acquitted  Thursday of indecency with a seven year old girl.
World,"South African civilians own more guns than the police and military combined, a study finds."
World,"Algeria takes custody of one of its most wanted terror suspects, handed over by Libya, the government says."
World,"Food and supplies arrive in the Philippines, hit hard by back-to-back storms. More than 600 are dead, and nearly 400 are missing. BY OLIVER TEVES."
Sci/Tech,"Blogs Are Great for Search Engine Ranking\\Blogs have had a profound effect on communications and marketing since their development and early adoption but are still a mystery to many. According to Google Definitions (enter: define:Blog into Google search window), Blogs can be several things to different people but the simplest ..."
Business,LONDON : Royal Dutch/Shell announced radical plans to merge its separate holding companies in an overhaul of its corporate governance structures after a review triggered by its oil reserves scandal.
Business,"Tribune Co. (TRB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said quarterly profit slumped 32 percent, hurt by costs to reimburse advertisers after a circulation scandal "
Business,Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.(MSO) reported a much wider quarterly loss on Thursday as its founder #39;s criminal conviction on charges of lying to investigators continued to weigh on the business.
Business,"Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (VIA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a quarterly loss on charges related to the spinoff of video rental chain Blockbuster "
Business,A new law that takes effect today will shorten the time a check takes to clear -- and muddy the finances of check writers who rely on the  quot;float.
Business,MILAN : Troubled Italian automaker Fiat Auto reported an 11 percent increase in third quarter sales to 4.5 billion euros (5.7 billion dollars) compared with the same period last year and cut its operating loss 18 percent to 270 million euros.
Business,"Cola Enterprises said its profits fell more than 20 percent in the third quarter, thanks in part to soft retail sales in North America."
Business,"China on Thursday announced it would hike interest rates for most deposits and loans by 0.27 percentage points, the first rise in nine years."
Sci/Tech," Video game and mobile phone companies are set to make money this year as customers use phones to zap space invaders or sink game winning golf putts, pushing the mobile gaming market over  #36;1 billion, a study said."
World, An Iraqi extremist group said on its Web site Thursday that it had killed 11 Iraqi troops taken hostage south of Baghdad and posted video of the bound men being shot or beheaded.
Sci/Tech,"In a deal that could give a boost to local search marketing, search engine giant Google said yesterday it acquired Keyhole Corp., which sells online satellite maps."
Sci/Tech,Earth cast an eerie shadow on the Moon Wednesday during a total lunar eclipse that delighted skywatchers on several continents. It was the first total lunar eclipse ever to coincide with a World Series game.
Sci/Tech," South Korean DRAM maker Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., said Thursday (Oct. 28) that it  quot;played an integral role in the development and manufacturing quot; of the Personal Internet Communicator (PIC), announced by Advanced Micro Devices Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Every time I write a column about Apple, I get e-mail from people telling me they don #39;t have antivirus software and don #39;t run a firewall because Macs are inherently safer than PCs."
Sports,It is a pity that violence during and after Chelsea #39;s 1-0 Carling Cup third-round victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge overshadowed yet another out-standing performance from Joe Cole.
Sports,CHITTAGONG: A double century from Stephen Fleming placed New Zealand in a prime position heading into the third day of the second cricket test against Bangladesh tonight.
Sports,"Led by Simon Katich, Aussies piled on the runs against a hapless Indian bowling attack taking a firm step to conquer the Final Frontier on the third day of the third Test at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground in Nagpur on October 28."
Sports,ARSENAL AND Manchester United held boardroom  quot;peace talks quot; last night in a bid to calm the war between the two Premiership giants.
Sports,"Peter Sauber says he has no regrets signing former world champion Jacques Villeneuve for next season. The Canadian was asked to fill in for Jarno Trulli in the final three races of the season by Renault, who "
Sports,Teenage striker Valeri Bojinov reaffirmed his growing reputation on Wednesday with two goals as Lecce snatched a 2-2 draw with Inter Milan.
Sports,The NBA mandate to crack down on malicious attempts to injure didn #39;t last until even the start of the regular season. At least that was one conclusion that could be drawn from the punishments 
World," Legislation to reform the US intelligence system after the September 11 attacks and failures in Iraq has fallen victim to partisan wrangling, endangering lawmakers' goal of sending a bill to the White House before the November 2 election."
World,"RAMADI, Iraq - At least two Iraqis were killed and eight people wounded, including three US marines, in clashes Thursday between rebels and US troops in the restive Iraqi city of Ramadi, hospital and military sources said."
World,  Rescuers are trying to free a young girl trapped in a van beneath a landslide following Japan #39;s deadliest earthquake in a decade.
World,"The Russian involvement in helping disperse Saddams weapons, including some 380 tons of RDX and HMX is still being investigated, Shaw said."
World,"MOSCOW, October 27 (Itar-Tass) - The Federation Council, or Russian parliaments upper house, ratified on Wednesday the Kyoto protocol to the UN frame convention on change of climate."
Sci/Tech," Video game and mobile phone companies  are set to make money this year as customers use phones to zap  space invaders or sink game winning golf putts, pushing the  mobile gaming market over  $1 billion, a study said."
Sci/Tech," U.S. chip maker Advanced Micro Devices  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AMD.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AMD.N</A> has unveiled a low cost Internet access device that  could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first time  technology users in the developing world."
Business," The number of Americans filing new  claims for unemployment benefits rose 20,000 last week, the  government said on Thursday in a report that continued to be  somewhat inflated by hurricane related claims."
Business, China's central bank on Thursday raised  interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade in its  boldest move yet to guide its heated economy to a path of  slower growth.
Business," Oil extended its retreat from record  highs on Thursday, taking two day losses to 6 percent after an  unexpectedly large rise in U.S. crude inventories spurred  speculative funds to take profits."
Business," Viacom Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VIAb.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VIAb.N</A><VIA.N> on  Thursday posted a quarterly loss on charges related to the  spinoff of video rental chain Blockbuster Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A>, but  cable network advertising sales and profits rose strongly."
Business,"ANGLO-DUTCH giant Shell stunned the City today by unveiling plans to scrap its century old corporate structure and create  #39;one company, one board and one chief executive."
Business,"Viacom Inc., the media conglomerate that owns CBS and MTV, posted a third-quarter loss of \$487.6 million Thursday as its earnings were hit by a \$1."
Business,"Some consumer advocates are worried new check regulations that go into effect today will catch consumers by surprise. Checks will now be cleared electronically, reducing the amount of time "
World, Russia angrily denied allegations Thursday that Russian forces had smuggled a cache of high explosives out of Iraq prior to the U.S. invasion in March 2003.
Sci/Tech," U.S. chip maker Advanced Micro Devices  has unveiled a low cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first time technology users in the developing world."
Sports, Spin bowler Daniel Vettori claimed 10 wickets to guide New Zealand to the verge of victory on Thursday in the second Test against Bangladesh.
Sports,Celtics lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League table was cut to four points on Wednesday night when an injury time goal from John Stewart gave plucky Aberdeen their second successive victory at Parkhead.
Sports,  A police commander working to control the rowdy crowd around Fenway Park after the Red Sox won the American League pennant last week was not responsible for the death of a college student.
Sci/Tech,"DreamWorks Animation Inc., riding on a wave of recent hit films including ""Shrek 2"" and ""Shark Tales"" was looking for friendly waters on Wall Street Thursday with its highly anticipated initial public offering."
World," French telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel SA swung to a profit in the third quarter, helped by cost cutting and a rebound in the mobile communications industry, the company said Thursday."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday  on the heels of a two day rally, with Wall Street looking  poised for a pull back, while China's interest rate hike adds  concerns that global economic growth may slow."
Business," Dow Chemical Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DOW.N</A>  third quarter profit surged 86 percent on increased plastics  sales, but demand remains vulnerable to soaring energy costs,  the No. 1 U.S. chemicals maker said Thursday."
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks rallied sharply Wednesday for the second consecutive session."
Business,"China on Thursday announced it will raise interest rates for one-year loans by 0.27 percentage points to 5.58, the first increase in more than nine years."
Business, Aetna Inc. Thursday reported a huge surge in third quarter profits from a one time tax refund and increased revenue from higher membership.
Business,"Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest bottler of Coca Cola drinks, reported on Thursday a 20 percent drop in quarterly profit "
Business,"The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week by 20,000, the largest jump in a month, the Labor Department reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Japan's Canon Inc. said it posted a record profit for the three months to September due to strong overseas demand for digital cameras, especially in Europe, and revised up its full year earnings forecast."
World," At least 21 people were killed in the latest in a renewed spree of attacks to hit Iraq , as a top UN official issued a stark warning that elections could not be held in the current climate of violence."
Sci/Tech,Two new Internet domain names -quot;.post quot; and  quot;.travel quot;  -ld appear online as early as next year as the Internet #39;s key oversight board announced preliminary approval on Wednesday.
Sports,ONCE again today the talk in football circles south of the border is all about mayhem among fans as English football suffered another night of shame.
Sports,NAGPUR - World champions Australia have marched boldly towards their first series win in India in 35 years after taking an imposing 415-run lead with seven wickets in hand in the third Test.
Sports,The Breeders #39; Cup is making its first visit to Texas and not everyone thinks the world of it. There has been grumbling about the tight-turned turf course that has scared away many European runners.
Sci/Tech, SAP and HP are offering a hosted enterprise resource planning application service to go after midsize companies that are taking their business to competing applications subcription services.
World,"A POLISH-Iraqi woman has been kidnapped in Baghdad, the Iraqi interior ministry confirmed after Arab television station Al-Jazeera broadcast a videotape of the hostage."
World,"Prime Minister John Howard has won control of both the upper and lower houses of parliament, clearing the way for the conservative leader to push through reforms including relaxing media ownership laws."
World," A handful of nail biter contests could flip control of the US Senate to the Democrats in the November 2 election, while the House of Representatives is expected to remain firmly in the grasp of George W. Bush's Republican Party."
World," Militants piled more pressure on  Washington's military allies in Iraq on Thursday, seizing a  Polish woman and holding a Japanese man under death threat."
World,Three Iraqi witnesses and a security chief said that looters stormed Al Qaqaa just days after U.S. troops swept through on their way to Baghdad in early April 2003.
Business,"Crude oil futures fell, posting their biggest two-day decline in London in two months, after China #39;s central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nine years in an attempt to stem inflation."
Business,"The US airline industry, riddled with excess supply, will see a significant drop in capacity, or far fewer seats, as a result of at least one airline liquidating in the next year, according to AirTran Airways Chief Executive Joe Leonard."
Business,"WHITBREAD #39;S new chief executive Alan Parker today made his first mark on the leisure giant, unveiling 800m of disposals and plans to sell its historic brewery on Chiswell Street."
Business,"Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s largest carmaker, had a seventh consecutive decline in quarterly profit on higher sales incentives and the strength of the euro versus the dollar."
Sci/Tech,"With an internet connection, users enter an address or other location information and Keyhole #39;s software accesses the database and takes them to a digital image of that location on their computer screen."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. SANTA CLARA - The 49ers were hoping to return from their week off with a roster full of healthy bodies. Instead, they went through Wednesday #39;s practice with their most "
World,"The earthquake, which occurred in Romania last night, measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale, was also felt in Turkey. First reports say nobody was killed or injured in the earthquake."
World,"IN a dramatic turn of events to the ill-fated Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) #39;s fact-finding mission, the government on Tuesday night dumped the delegation at the Beitbridge border post, in defiance of a High Court order barring the "
Business, The dollar fell in choppy trade on  Thursday as traders tried to sort out what a surprise interest  rate hike from China meant for currencies.
Business," DaimlerChrysler AG <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCX.N</A>  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCXGn.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCXGn.DE</A> said on Thursday the U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission has opened a probe into the automaker's compliance  with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which includes  anti bribery provisions."
Sci/Tech,"  As hiring picks up in Bangalore, India, the city's software professionals are again acquiring the spoiled brat image they had in the late 1990s, when the dot com boom increased staff requirements at Indian outsourcing companies."
Sci/Tech, Google Desktop Search a cinch; superb though not perfect.
Business, The dollar fell in choppy trade on Thursday as traders tried to sort out what a surprise interest rate hike from China meant for currencies.
World, Major Japanese electronics makers posted higher profits in the six months to September but reported mixed forecasts for the year to March on uncertain US economic prospects and high energy costs.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Newfoundland was justified in deferring pay equity payments to female health care workers more than a decade ago, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Jazzes Up Mobile Search\\Google SMS started serving search results to mobile users in the US just a few days back. Now Yahoo! follows it with even more comprehensive feature set. Google SMS is currently text based for the results; Yahoo! jazzes them up with maps, website icons, as well ..."
Business,"The economy continued to strengthen in September and early October in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions covered by the Tenth Federal Reserve District, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City said Wednesday."
Business,"China has raised its core interest rates for the first time in nine years, as the country #39;s central bank moves to rein in the booming economy."
Business," Tribune Co. said Thursday its third quarter profits dropped 33 percent, pushed lower by investment losses and the cost of settling with advertisers following circulation scandals at two of its newspapers."
Business,"Gillette Co. (GN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by sales of higher-priced products such as its battery-powered M3Power men #39;s "
Business,"Riding the tail of a shark, DreamWorks Animation Inc. arrives on Wall Street today in the most high-profile entertainment company initial public offering in years."
Sci/Tech,"Keyhole maintains a multi-terabyte database of digital images of geographic locations, culled from satellite and aerial snapshots."
Sci/Tech,The Russian military has postponed the launch of the Soyuz-M2 space booster rocket scheduled for this week. The Soyuz-M2 booster was scheduled to lift off from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northwest Russia on 
Sci/Tech,"By Carilyn Shropshire, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / Scripps Howard News Service. Natalia Rudiak of Carrick could not figure out why her trusted laptop was acting sluggish and sometimes unresponsive."
Sports,"Australian tennis player Wayne Arthurs has lost his first round match at the Stockholm Open, losing in three sets to Swedish veteran Jonas Bjorkman."
Sports,"On the  #39;tackle #39;, the penalty, Gary Megson on gardening, Jose #39;s fuzzy math, Keggy practicing for the Bar, Souney provides us with a fireside chat."
Sports,Leeds United called a board meeting Thursday to consider a 25-million-pound (\$55.7 million Cdn) takeover by a British-American consortium.
Sports,ROME : Three goals in a vastly improved second half gave AC Milan a 3-0 win against bottom club Atalanta and cut Juventus #39; lead at the top of Serie A to two points.
World,"A Polish woman has been abducted in Iraq, according to a videotaped message by Iraqi extremists. The tape was aired by al-Jazeera on Thursday."
World,"Hassan al-Jarrah in Najaf, Nadeem Majeed in Baghdad and Tribune news services contributed to this report. BAGHDAD -- In a move intended to free US forces for an expected "
World,"A militant group has abducted 11 members of the Iraqi National Guard, said a statement posted on the group #39;s website on Tuesday."
World,At least six Britons are believed to have died in a crash in Jordan near the ancient city of Petra.
World, Count Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts among those Boston baseball fans who have waited a lifetime to see the Red Sox win the World Series.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc.  has reached a tentative contract with its pilots that will save the cash strapped airline  #36;1 billion annually, sending its shares soaring almost 25 percent on Thursday."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Thursday morning  after China's central bank said it was raising interest rates  for the first time in nine years, fueling concerns that global  economic growth may slow."
Sports, Let there be no doubt: The Auburn football team is the undisputed champion of the Southeastern Conference. And let it be written that Jason Campbell made it so.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> has  reached a tentative contract with its pilots that will save the  cash strapped airline  $1 billion annually, sending its shares  soaring almost 25 percent on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The PC maker is coming out with its own hard-drive-based MP3 player--a miniature unit that displays color photos.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Search Cleans Cluttered Look\\Yahoo Search has introduced a Google clone search page but who will see it? If you visit the Yahoo home page, you'll see a couple of hundred links to all their services such as Yahoo Jobs, Yahoo Dating, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Movies, Yahoo Stores, ..."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood has a new star this morning. But you won't find this star on the Walk of Fame. Instead, you'll have to head 3,000 miles east to Wall Street, where the much-anticipated IPO from DreamWorks Animation is having its debut. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Newcastle scientists urge the EU to ban fishermen catching fish which are later thrown back into the sea.
Sci/Tech, The mayor says San Francisco plans to rapidly expand its free wireless Internet access program and will soon make free computers available at housing projects and community centers.
Sci/Tech, Are right leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left leaning voters locked into the like minded Talkingpointsmemo.com?
Sci/Tech," In late August Aspyr Media Inc. and Wideload Games first announced plans to collaborate on a new game release. On Thursday Aspyr and Wideload Games offered the first details about the game, including platform information and a release schedule. ""Rebel Without A Pulse"" is the game, and it'll be published worldwide for Mac, PC and Xbox consoles in the summer of 2005."
World," A person with dual British Irish nationality was one of three UN election workers kidnapped in Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said."
Business," Oil extended its retreat from record  highs on Thursday, taking two day losses to six percent after  an unexpectedly large rise in U.S. crude inventories spurred  speculative funds to take profits."
Sports, SOTOGRANDE (Reuters) - Spain's Jose Manuel Lara was the  latest to be stung into action on the European Tour after  another wasp struck -- this time at the Volvo Masters.
Business,"Viacom Inc., the media conglomerate that owns CBS and MTV, posted a third-quarter loss of \$487.6 million Thursday as its earnings were hit by a \$1."
Business," Dow Jones  amp; Company, which publishes vital business and financial news and information, announced that the Far Eastern Economic Review will change its format from a news weekly to a monthly magazine of issues and ideas, largely written by "
Business,WMC Resources is almost certain to be taken over after the Anglo-Swiss Xstrata group put Australia #39;s last major diversified mining company in play with a \$7.
Business,"  Coca Cola Enterprises managed to top its recently lowered third quarter profit outlook by a tad, but slumping sales and volume tugged its bottom line lower and should keep the bottler in the soup for the rest of the year."
Sci/Tech,"In its first close encounter with Titan, a planet-sized moon of Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft has given scientists intriguing glimpses of an alien world with fewer clouds than expected "
Sports,"ST. LOUIS, Missouri This was for the believers. For Ted Williams and for Yaz and all the others who spent a career beneath a boulder that kept rolling down a hill."
Sports, The route for the 2005 Tour de France was announced by organisers at the Palais de Congres in Paris Thursday and will start with a 19 kilometre time trial on the French island of Noirmoutier and will also have two stages in Germany.
World,JOHN Howard yesterday ended 8 years of Coalition frustration by winning outright control of the Senate. His breakthrough came after Nationals candidate Barnaby Joyce 
Sci/Tech,"HOLLYWOOD studios are locked in a battle over adopting a standard for high-definition Digital Video Disc technology, in an apparent replay of the 1980s struggle between VHS and Betamax video formats."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Thursday morning  after China's central bank said it was raising interest rates  for the first time in nine years, fueling concerns that global  economic growth may slow."
Business," DaimlerChrysler AG <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCX.N</A>  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCXGn.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCXGn.DE</A> said on Thursday the U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission has opened a probe into the automaker's compliance  with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which includes  anti bribery provisions."
Sports," Former NFL player Justin Strzelczyk did not have alcohol or drugs in his system when he died after leading police on a highway chase, authorities said."
Sci/Tech," America Online, the world's largest Internet service provider, plans to offer its 23.4 million U.S. subscribers a premium anti virus software service, McAfee VirusScan Online, for free in November."
World," Twelve people, including nine British tourists, were killed when their bus overturned and crashed into a truck near the ancient city of Petra, a Jordanian official said."
Sci/Tech,"Huygens spacecraft #39;s flyby of Titan, the largest Saturnian moon, provided scientists Tuesday with ringside seats to view the solar system #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"Russia has postponed the test launch of a new booster rocket scheduled for Friday, the Defense Ministry said Thursday. The launch of the Soyuz-2 medium-size rocket from Russia #39;s "
Sports,Martin ONeill today warned the Celtic supporters to expect the Bank of Scotland Premier League champions to lose more points this season than in the past.
Sci/Tech," America Online, the world's largest  Internet service provider, plans to offer its 23.4 million U.S.  subscribers a premium anti virus software service, McAfee  VirusScan Online, for free in November."
Business,"Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (VIA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a quarterly loss on charges from spinning off the Blockbuster Inc."
Sci/Tech,Two new Internet domain names -quot;.post quot; and  quot;.travel quot;  -ld appear on-line as early as next year as the Internet #39;s key oversight board announced preliminary approval on Wednesday.
World,The National Party leader in the Senate says his party will have more influence now it has delivered the Coalition a majority in the Senate.
Sci/Tech,"Switchboard.com: The King Of Local Search\\Forget about local search with Google, Yahoo! or MSN. They don't have a clue. When it comes to great local search, Switchboard.com is king! And no matter how hard Google, Yahoo! and MSN try, when it comes to local search, they'll never even be in ..."
World,The bodies of 14 Bangladeshi fishermen are found locked in the ice hold of their trawler in a suspected pirate attack.
Sports, Thousands of bleary eyed Red Sox fans  showed up for work on Thursday still stunned and giddy after a  night of celebrating something many thought impossible: a World  Series victory for baseball's perennial also rans that put an  end to an 86 year old curse.
Sci/Tech,Accounting scandal continues to drag out as company once again delays reporting results for first half of 2004 and all of 2003.
Business,SHARES in WMC Resources surged 36 per cent yesterday after it revealed it had become a takeover target for Swiss mining giant Xstrata.
Sports, Thousands of bleary eyed Red Sox fans showed up for work on Thursday still stunned and giddy after a night of celebrating something many thought impossible: a World Series victory for baseball's perennial also rans that put an end to an 86 year old curse.
World," Democratic Sen. John Edwards wasn't born a millionaire, and he doesn't let voters forget that."
Sports, Wally Backman pulled out of the New York Mets' managerial hunt to focus on his bid to get a job with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Business," Viacom Inc. on Thursday posted a  quarterly loss on charges from spinning off the Blockbuster  Inc. video rental chain, but its shares rose on a  larger than expected stock repurchase and higher cable network  advertising sales."
Business," Bankrupt US Airways Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> on Thursday reported a wider third quarter net loss  as storms and high fuel prices hurt results."
Business,"Exxon Mobil becomes the latest oil firm to report surging profits, driven by crude's recent record-breaking climb."
World," Lawsuits, missing absentee ballots and accusations of bias    from afar Tuesday's presidential election in Florida already looks like the Third World style fiasco of 2000 that everyone wanted to avoid."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Foreign doctors on Thursday  tended to seriously ill Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who  for decades has symbolized his people's struggle for statehood."
World," EL-FASHER, Sudan (Reuters) - An elite contingent of 50  Nigerian soldiers arrived in Darfur on Thursday aboard a U.S.  military plane, the first of 3,000 extra African Union troops  deployed to monitor a shaky cease-fire in Sudan's western  region."
Business,"A tentative \$1 billion agreement reached by Delta Air Lines and its pilots union late Wednesday seemed to come at a painful, but practical cost."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s called a  quot;personal Internet communicator, quot; described as an affordable and simple way to connect to the Internet, and it #39;s being marketed by Sunnyvale #39;s Advanced Micro Devices, Inc."
Sci/Tech,"In a 2,600-word email sent to Microsoft customers and partners on Wednesday, Microsoft #39;s Steve Ballmer drove home the key themes of Microsoft #39;s  quot;Get The Facts quot; campaign."
Sci/Tech,"The holiday gaming season officially opened Tuesday with the release of  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. quot; The third in the immensely popular line of video games is expected by analysts to sell at least 4.5 million copies, sales figures that would put it in "
Sports,"Before Game 4 of the World Series, Tim Wakefield was asked what Boston would be like if its Red Sox finally won a world championship."
Sports,"The European golf tour will feature three, and possibly four, tournaments in China next season. The new schedule, released Thursday at the Volvo Masters, begins Nov. 25-28 with the China Open in Shanghai."
Sports,"Former NFL player Justin Strzelczyk did not have alcohol or drugs in his system when he died after leading police on a highway chase, authorities said."
World,BRITAIN was bracing itself for another hostage outrage in Iraq as a harrowing video of the Care International worker Margaret Hassan was released.
Sci/Tech,"A new variant of the Zafi virus attacks Google, Microsoft, and the Hungarian Prime Minister"
Sci/Tech,Cell phone maker flags defects in three product lines. The recall follows a rash of flaming or exploding devices.
Sci/Tech,"Apple has begun shipping Logic Express 7, music composition and production software that delivers professional quality audio and MIDI tools at an affordable price of \$299. With new Apple Loops support, software instruments and high-quality effect plug-ins, Logic Express 7 allows musicians to create, record, edit, and mix music. Oct 28"
World, German drug maker Altana said that it had postponed its application for approval of its new asthma treatment Roflumilast in the United States because additional clinical trials on the drug were taking longer than expected.
Sci/Tech,Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan held onto its secrets despite a close reconnaissance by the Cassini spacecraft #39;s cameras and instruments.
Sports,"Els sealed the order of merit a few weeks ago and, just like last year when he became number one in Europe for the first time, could not be persuaded to play for love nor money."
Sports,World number two Amelie Mauresmo shrugged off a thigh strain to cruise into the last eight of the Linz Open with a 6-4 6-0 win over Marta Domachowska on Thursday.
Sports,VfB Stuttgart blew a gilt-edged chance to go back to the top of the Bundesliga on Wednesday night after leading ten-man Werder Bremen for most of a match they eventually lost 2-1.
Sports,"LAST week, Tim Henman had blood tests that revealed a magnesium deficiency after defeat in Madrid. Yesterday, however, the British No 1 looked fully recovered with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over "
World,"Russia #39;s upper house of parliament has ratified the Kyoto Protocol, leaving President Vladimir Putin #39;s signature as the final step to kickstart global efforts to control climate change."
World,Zimbabwe police arrested an opposition MP as he tried to flee the country on Thursday to escape a one year jail term for assaulting the justice minister during a parliamentary debate over land seizures.
Business," AutoNation Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AN.N</A> and two other  car dealership companies on Thursday posted weaker quarterly  earnings, blaming the hurricanes that hit the U.S. Southeast  this summer or costly incentives used to boost sales."
Business,"A battle over a hostile takeover bid to create the world #39;s largest gold mining group has spilled over into court, with Gold Fields Limited (GFI) accusing rival Harmony of being in breach of South African criminal laws."
Business,"The cash rate in New Zealand now sits at 6.5 per cent after Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) again raised interest rates by 25 basis points, the sixth such increase since January 2004."
Business,"Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. China #39;s largest carmaker, yesterday reached a final contract with creditors of Ssangyong Motor Co."
Sci/Tech,"Washington, Oct. 28 (NNN): Since Monday morning, surfers outside the US have been barred from visiting the official re-election site of President George Walker Bush."
Sci/Tech,Internet users may soon see two new domain name suffixes in their browser window:  quot;.post quot; to identify the postal community and  quot;.
Business," Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>, the world's  largest publicly traded oil company, on Thursday said quarterly  profit surged 56 percent, driven by soaring oil prices and  strong results from refining operations."
Sports,"FOR the first time in 86 years, there was no last-minute home run and no fielding error to break the hearts of the Boston Red Sox fans."
Sports,Nagpur - Simon Katich fell one run short of his century on Thursday as Australia moved toward a third Test win and their first series triumph on Indian soil in 35 years.
Sports,chairman David Dein revealed he hoped Arsene Wenger would stay at the club for life after the manager agreed to extend his stay at Highbury.
Sports,Spain #39;s Jose Manuel Lara was the latest to be stung into action on the European Tour after another wasp struck -- this time at the Volvo Masters.
Sci/Tech," Net overseer moves toward approving industry specific.post,.travel."
World," Andhra Pradesh plans to send hundreds of farmers to east Africa to cultivate farmland in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, officials said on Thursday."
World," EL-FASHER, Sudan (Reuters) - A contingent of 50 Nigerian  soldiers arrived in Darfur on Thursday aboard a U.S. military  plane, the first of 3,000 extra African Union troops deployed  to monitor a shaky cease-fire in Sudan's western region."
World,International security consultant Kroll Inc. took out ads in Brazil's largest newspapers Thursday to defend five employees arrested amid allegations Kroll illegally spied in its probe of a bitter corporate dispute.
Business, Oil prices tumbled again Thursday as traders anticipated lower demand from economic powerhouse China on the heels of an unexpectedly large rise in US crude inventories.
Business,"China #39;s hike in interest rates was a double-edged sword for many investors and economists. At one level, it suggested that Chinese growth is "
Sports,"There are many reasons to jump around in Madison. For one, that scary good Badgers football team. By Adam Duerson. The Wisconsin Badgers football team raise their helmets during the start of the game."
Business," Aetna Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AET.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AET.N</A> on Thursday posted a  steep rise in quarterly profit as the health insurer boosted  its forecast for the rest of this year and gave a 2005 profit  estimate above analysts' views, pushing shares up 5 percent."
World, An Iraqi extremist group has posted a video on its website showing the exceution of 11Iraqi troops who #39;d been taken hostage near Baghdad.
World,": Both Pakistan and India need to compromise over Kashmir, or else the issue will continue  quot;for another 100 years, quot; Pakistan #39;s Foreign Minister said today."
Business,Shares of Albertsons fell more than 8 per cent to \$23.65 after the number two US supermarket chain missed quarterly earnings expectations and warned full-year profit would be at the low end of estimates.
Sci/Tech,The PC maker is coming out with its own hard-drive-based MP3 player--a miniature unit that displays color photos. \
Sci/Tech,"  Open source software proponents received a potential boost from the U.K. government on Thursday with a release of a report citing the well documented advantages on the server side, but also growing maturity on the desktop front."
Sci/Tech,Survey of U.S. and European companies finds that less than half consider outsourcing financial functions to be cost effective.
Sci/Tech,"Cheney reelection campaign has barred people outside the United States from viewing its Web site following an electronic attack that took down the campaign's Internet address for six hours last week, according to computer security experts. "
Sci/Tech,President Bush and Sen. John Kerry's positions on the issue are closer than anticipated.
Sci/Tech,"Flaws in media players could automatically download malicious code, let hackers in."
Business,China #39;s central bank jolted global financial markets by raising its benchmark interest rates for the first time in nine years to cool the world #39;s fastest-growing major economy.
Business,"The Auburn Hills-based Chrysler Group made a profit of \$269 million in the third quarter, even though worldwide sales and revenues declined, contributing to a \$1."
Business,Gillette Co. said Thursday its third-quarter profit rose 14 per cent as customers traded up to its premium-line shaving and dental care products and it sold more Duracell batteries due to the recent hurricanes.
Business,"BRISTOL, Tenn. Bristol-based King Pharmaceuticals is reporting a 74 percent drop in third-quarter profits, and says it #39;s evaluating whether to restate results because of a high level of product returns."
Sci/Tech,"Less than one week before the US presidential election, incumbent George W. Bush is denying access to potential voters who access his campaign website from foreign locations."
Sci/Tech,MySQL AB has made version 4.1 of its database software available to the public after months of testing customer production deployments.
Sports,"The Football Association will investigate the crowd violence that marred Chelsea #39;s 1-0 win over West Ham in the League Cup. Mateja Kezman, who scored the only goal Wednesday night at Stamford "
World,"Iran is unlikely to accept European incentives aimed at getting it to suspend uranium enrichment, diplomats said Thursday, raising the likelihood of a showdown with the UN nuclear watchdog agency next month."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has won parliamentary endorsement of a plan to remove all 8,000 Israeli settlers and the troops who protect them from the Gaza Strip."
World," The bizarre disappearance of tens of thousands of ballots has fueled worries over Florida's ability to avert a repeat of the chaos of 2000, when Americans were kept guessing for 36 days who won the election."
Business,"Budget airline Ryanair puts 4m euros into an account, in order to repay illegal subsidies should it lose a European court case."
Sports,Free safety Sean Taylor was arrested by Virginia State Police on Thursday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and refusing to take the alcohol breath test.
Sports,"Washington's new Major League Baseball franchise, the former Montreal Expos, is tentatively scheduled to play its first game in the District on April 15 against the Arizona Diamondbacks."
Sports, Washington Redskins rookie Sean Taylor was arrested early Wednesday on charges of driving under the influence and refusing a breathalyzer test.
Sci/Tech,"Citing the urgent need to protect its users from online threats, America Online Inc. (AOL) will begin bundling antivirus software from McAfee Inc. with the latest version of its software, AOL 9.0, according to a statement from the company."
Business,"A federal law known as Check 21 takes effect Thursday, and whether that #39;s cause for celebration or commiseration is a matter of much debate."
Business,Oil giant Shell swept aside nearly 100 years of history today when it unveiled plans to merge its UK and Dutch parent companies. Shell said scrapping its twin-board structure 
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE - Apple Computer has introduced its new iPod that allows users to view and share photos. At the same time it has opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe, spurring its rivalry with Microsoft and others."
Sci/Tech,"AMD has teamed up with partners in India, Mexico and the Caribbean in an ambitious bid to equip half of the world #39;s population with internet connectivity and computing capabilities by 2015."
Sci/Tech,"SanDisk has announced new, high-capacity versions of many of its flash card formats. New versions of both the miniSD and RS-MMC card formats now push the maximum capacity to 512 MB."
World,"CANBERRA: Australia #39;s government cemented the most powerful mandate in nearly 25 years by winning control of the upper house, freeing it to push ahead with reforms such as the full sale of telecommunications group Telstra Corp Ltd."
Sports," Forwards Lonny Baxter and Donnell Harvey were cut Thursday by Atlanta, reducing the Hawks' roster to 15 players."
World," Afghanistan's protracted election vote count finally drew to a close with President Hamid Karzai the landslide victor, but an official declaration of his win still awaited the verdict of a fraud probe."
Business," North American brewers Adolph Coors  Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RKY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RKY.N</A> and Molson Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOLa.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOLa.TO</A>, which have agreed to  merge, reported lower than expected quarterly profits on  Thursday on weak sales in their home markets."
Sci/Tech,"This article discusses current trends in penetration testing for web application security, and in particular discusses a framework for selecting the best tool or tools to use for these increasingly common type of application."
World," Leading shares managed to close just above the gain line, as an eight percent rise in Amvescap together with an easing of the oil price, offset a slide in heavyweight miners and a weak showing in New York, dealers said."
World," Nuclear talks between the EU and Iran  will resume in Paris on Nov. 5 with Tehran facing a looming  deadline to agree to freeze uranium enrichment or risk referral  to the U.N. Security Council, diplomats said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,McAfee VirusScan Online will come bundled with AOL 9.0 Security Edition.
Sports, The Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday picked up the team's 2005 06 contract option on forward Drew Gooden.
Business," CNNfn, the financial news cable  network owned by Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A>, on Thursday said it  will cease business operations by mid December due to the  growing competitive challenges."
World," An explosion hit the Marriott Hotel in central Islamabad on Thursday, causing several casualties, witnesses said."
Business,"The bid-rigging case against Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. likely will be settled for at least \$500 million, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday."
Business,"DaimlerChrysler AG, the world #39;s fifth- biggest carmaker, reported a third-quarter profit as Chrysler #39;s US sales rose. Volkswagen AG #39;s earnings fell a seventh quarter in a row on higher sales incentives while Fiat SpA #39;s loss widened."
Business,"Net income rose 14 to \$475 million, or 47 cents a share, thanks to a 15 increase in sales at its Duracell battery unit, which benefited from the series of hurricanes that hit Florida and other parts of the Southeast US during the period."
Business,"Shares in DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., the producer of the Shrek movies, rose as much as 41 percent as investors bet the company can use \$700 million of proceeds from its initial stock sale to challenge Pixar Animation Studios."
Business,"Cola Enterprises Inc. said Thursday its profit fell 20 percent in the third quarter, as volume was hurt by bad weather, a sluggish retail environment and a turn away from regular soft drinks."
Business,"Viacom (VIAB:NYSE - news - research) reported 4 revenue growth for the quarter, increased its dividend and put a size on the stock repurchase program long promised by CEO Sumner Redstone."
Sci/Tech,"INTERNET users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by US researchers. They found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated anti-virus software "
Sports,"WTNH, Oct. 28, 2004 12:15 PM ) _ Connecticut Red Sox fans are already grabbing up those World Series shirts and hats. People are swarming local stores to get a piece of memorabilia."
Sports,Sergio Garcia and Jose Manuel Lara lead the way after the first round of the Volvo Masters at Valderrama. The Spaniards carded four-under 67s to take a one-shot lead over England #39;s Brian Davis and Scot Alastair Forsyth.
Sports,Sao Caetano defender Serginho collapsed on the field after suffering an apparent cardio-respiratory arrest during the Brazilian championship match against Sao Paulo on Wednesday.
Sports,"Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine is back in Japan to take part in his team #39;s Autumn training camp. Valentine, who had been mentioned as a possible candidate to replace Art Howe as manager "
Sports,Leeds United have asked for proof of funding after considering a 25 million takeover deal headed by Sebastian Sainsbury. The Leeds board met this afternoon to discuss a proposed deal from a British-American 
Sports,"SOTOGRANDE, Spain -- The European Tour will feature three, and possibly four, tournaments in China next season. The new schedule, released Thursday at the Volvo Masters, begins Nov. 25-28 with the China Open in Shanghai."
World,"Three foreign election workers were kidnapped by armed men in the Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday, government officials said. The workers were from Britain, the Philippines and Kosovo, the "
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. said Thursday it had filed a federal lawsuit accusing numerous unnamed defendants of violating federal and state laws by sending bulk messages known as ""spim"" to instant message accounts and Internet chat rooms."
Sci/Tech, McAfee VirusScan Online will come bundled with AOL 9.0 Security Edition.
Business," Clothing maker and retailer Liz Claiborne Inc. on Thursday posted a 14 percent increase in third quarter earnings, helped by its acquisition of ENYCE and solid sales of brands such as Juicy Couture."
Business," Clothing maker and retailer Liz  Claiborne Inc. on Thursday posted a 14 percent increase in  third quarter earnings, helped by its acquisition of ENYCE and  solid sales of brands such as Juicy Couture."
World,"Both candidates are making their final blitzes through several swing states in the waning hours of the campaign, delivering punchier and sharper critiques."
Business,Shareholders of Wachovia Corp. and SouthTrust Corp. overwhelmingly approved a \$14.3 billion deal for Wachovia to acquire the Alabama-based bank on Thursday.
Sci/Tech, MP3 Photo Jukebox features 1.6 inch color LCD and 4GB of storage.
Sci/Tech,"To fend off increasing competition from other players, Apple Computer has retaliated with a secret weapon. It has introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a colour display as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2 #39;s songs."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has made a  quot;pre-emptive strike quot; against Linux, which is fast becoming a bigger thorn in the software giant #39;s side."
Business,"Shares in Dreamworks Animation, the creators of Shrek and Shark Tale, jump 30 on their first day of trading. "
Sci/Tech,The firm attributes the overall decline to falling shipments from PalmOne and to the withdrawal of Sony and Toshiba from the U.S. market.
Sci/Tech,"Company's \$185 machine will debut in India, Mexico and Caribbean and feature browser, e-mail and word processor."
Sci/Tech,The PC maker is coming out with its own hard-drive-based MP3 player--a miniature unit that displays color photos. \
Business,Delta Air Lines #39; CEO is cautioning that a tentative pact reached with pilots for a billion dollars in concessions doesn #39;t guarantee the struggling carrier has avoided a possible bankruptcy filing.
Business,"AP) Oct. 28, 2004   Don #39;t write a check you can #39;t cover now. A new check processing system went into effect Thursday that speeds the time it takes for a check to clear."
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages fell to their lowest levels since early April, spurring more consumers to purchase their own homes, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business,  DreamWorks Animation traded about 30 percent above its increased offering price as the creator of the hugely successful  quot;Shrek quot; movies drew a warm reception on Wall Street on Thursday.
Business,"Citing the urgent need to protect its users from online threats, America Online will begin bundling antivirus software from McAfee with the latest version of its software, AOL 9.0, according to a statement from the company."
Sci/Tech,You can listen to all your favourite music on it ... now you can use it to look at your favourite pictures as well. A new breed of iPod has been unveiled by Apple as it tries to maintain its grip on the digital music player market.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. has followed Google into the mobile-search arena, launching a service that allows wireless users to query its search engine over their handsets."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, IBM and NTT DoCoMo have launched a security technology for mobile devices which they claim will bolster m-commerce services."
Sports,"Vikings owner Red McCombs backed away from some of the comments he made to SI. Contrary to what he told SI, McCombs said he has made no decision regarding the 2005 option on coach Mike Tice #39;s contract."
Sports,Bob Watson has taken his name off the list of potential general manager candidates for the Washington baseball club. Watson says he met with Major League Baseball president Robert DuPuy on Wednesday and declined 
Business," CNNfn, the financial news cable  network owned by Time Warner Inc., on Thursday said it will  cease business operations by mid December due to the growing  competitive challenges."
Sports," ASHBURN, Va. (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins  linebacker LaVar Arrington and kicker John Hall are listed as  doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Green Bay Packers."
Sci/Tech, India announced the creation of a national Internet service hub to connect all service providers and boost web traffic in the country of one billion people.
World," Several people were injured in a  quot;big quot; explosion at the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, a hotel employee told AFP."
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry turned President Bush's own words into a weapon on Thursday and said it was the Republican incumbent who had jumped to conclusions in Iraq, disqualifying him from being commander in chief."
World,"A million people have listened to internet repeats of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the BBC says."
Sci/Tech,Survey of U.S. and European companies finds that less than half consider outsourcing financial functions to be cost effective.
Business,"  Crude oil futures fell under  $52 for the first time in more than two weeks Thursday, reflecting concerns that China #39;s first interest rate hike in nine years will ease energy demand."
Business,China announced Thursday it will raise interest rates for most deposits and loans by more than a quarter point - the first rise in nine years - in a move to cool down the torrid Chinese economy.
Business,Congress recently passed the  quot;Checks for the 21st Century Act quot; - also known as  quot;Check 21 quot; - and it goes into effect today.
Business,"Automaking giant DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it earned nearly \$1.2 billion US in the third quarter on good performances from its financial services division and its US Chrysler arm, rebounding from a big loss a year ago when it had a "
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices on Thursday formally announced a low-cost Internet device targeted at emerging markets. As reported earlier, AMD #39;s Personal Internet Communicator is designed to provide Net connectivity "
Sci/Tech,"October 28, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Two new domains, .post and .travel could appear next year after ICANN (icann.org), the organization that oversees the Internet address system, announced their preliminary approval on Wednesday, according "
Sports," The curse is dead. Last night #39;s 3 0 win by the Boston Red Sox ended 85 years of World Series futility. Fans celebrated into the early morning, as they no longer have to endure chants of  quot;1918 quot; (the year of their last World Series win)."
Sports,Leeds United #39;s board have asked for proof of funding after considering a 25million takeover deal headed by Sebastian Sainsbury.
Sports,"Sports India: Cricket  gt; Nagpur, Oct 28 : Australia Thursday took a firm grip on the third Test against India as the home bowlers looked completely ineffective, allowing the visitors to build an overall lead of 415 runs with two days still to go."
World,"AMMAN, Oct 28 (AFP) - The international charity CARE has shut down its operations in Iraq following the abduction last week of its director there, Briton Margaret Hassan, spokesman Arnoud Hekkens said in Jordan Thursday."
World,"TOKYO, Oct 28 (AFP) - Japan raced against the clock Thursday to free a young Japanese hostage in Iraq but had little reason for hope hours before the deadline set by al-Qaeda-linked kidnappers for his killing."
World,An official inquiry has been launched into the deaths of 13 miners in an explosion at a pit near Russia #39;s border with Mongolia.
World,President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Anglican bishops from Africa for what he called their principled stand against homosexuality.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Ailing leader Yasser  Arafat, the icon of the struggle for a Palestinian state, has  agreed to be flown to France on Friday for medical treatment,  Palestinian officials said."
Business," Exxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest  publicly traded oil company, on Thursday said quarterly profit  surged 56 percent, driven by soaring oil prices and strong  results from refining operations."
Business," CNNfn, the financial news cable  network owned by Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A>, on Thursday said it  will cease business operations by mid December, after fighting  a losing battle against the far larger rival CNBC."
Business, U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as  investors took a breath after yesterday's broad based rally and  a decision by China's central bank to raise interest rates for  the first time in nine years hit shares of companies that have  benefited from its rapid growth.
Business,"On Wednesday, the company #39;s shares (NYSE: DWA) were priced at \$28, according to media reports. That was above the \$23 to \$25 range predicted."
Business,"DaimlerChrysler AG reported third quarter profits of almost 1 billion euros on Thursday, rebounding from a year-earlier loss, thanks to a strong performance from a Chrysler division rejuvenated by new models like the 300C sedan and Dodge Magnum wagon."
Business, An earnings stumble at  DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes flagship tarnished higher profits at  the world's fifth biggest automaker on Thursday and stoked  questions about the loss making Smart compact's future.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer #39;s stock price hit its highest level in four years, passing the \$50 mark. The company recently announced that it shipped more than two million of its wildly popular iPod music "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! has announced the debut of a new suite of search services for mobile users at the CTIA conference. This new search offering enables mobile consumers to search for local information, images and Web resources on mobile devices."
Sci/Tech,"October 28, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- According to reports by research and analysis firm Netcraft (netcraft.com), earlier this week the official Web site for President George W. Bush began rejecting visitors from outside the United States "
Sci/Tech," U.S. chip maker Advanced Micro Devices  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AMD.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AMD.N</A> has introduced a low cost Internet access device  that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first time  technology users in the developing world."
Sports,"A knock of 99 from Simon Katich lifted Australia into a commanding position in the third Test against India in Nagpur. At the close of play on day three, Australia were on 202 for the loss off three wickets "
Business,Google buys a mapquest of its own. Also: Sharp takes us to the future of television in 3-D   hellip;.  PayPal finds a way to make amends for mistakes   hellip;. and more.
Sports, Washington Redskins rookie safety Sean Taylor was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and also refusing to take a breathalyzer test.
Sci/Tech," U.S. chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  has introduced a low cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first time technology users in the developing world."
Sci/Tech," Smaller, cheaper, more robust notebook fuel cells could be available in 2006."
Business," CNNfn, the financial news cable network owned by Time Warner Inc. , on Thursday said it will cease business operations by mid December, after fighting a losing battle against the far larger rival CNBC."
World," A long serving member of Deutsche Bank AG's supervisory board announced he was quitting Thursday in a dispute over strategy, Germany's biggest bank said."
World," Israeli troops on Thursday shot and killed an 8 year old Palestinian girl who was on her way to school in a Gaza Strip refugee camp, while Palestinian militants fired mortars at a Jewish settlement, injuring nine people, witnesses and officials said."
Sports, Magnus Norman retired from tennis Thursday because of hip and knee injuries after a career in which he reached No. 2 in the rankings and was the 2000 French Open runner up.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   It's the apparent absence of any bitterness or anger that makes Steven Truscott remarkable, his supporters say."
Sports," ASHBURN, Va. (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins rookie  safety Sean Taylor was arrested on charges of driving under the  influence of alcohol and also refusing to take a breathalyzer  test."
Sports," Sweden's former French Open finalist  Magnus Norman announced his retirement Friday, citing a string  of injuries for his decision."
World,"Doctors were arriving from Arab countries to treat the ailing Yasir Arafat at his West Bank compound today, though associates said his condition was stable."
Sports," BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - British second seed Tim  Henman came through an unexpectedly tough second round match  with South Africa's Wesley Moodie to reach the quarterfinals of  the Swiss Indoors tournament Thursday."
World, The five candidates vying to unseat Democratic Rep. Sam Farr of California have little in common  #151; except their office address and the likelihood they will lose.
World,The government of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh considers plans to send farmers to East Africa.
Sci/Tech,The research firm cites a decline in shipments from PalmOne and the withdrawal of Sony from the U.S. market.
Sci/Tech,roundup \Gateway switches on a combo music-photo device two days after Apple debuts its own image-ready iPod.
Sci/Tech,"Smaller, cheaper, more robust notebook fuel cells could be available in 2006. "
Business,"Shares of Delta Airlines are taking off in record trading on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday morning, after the company and its pilots agreed to a deal the parties hope will signal a return to better times."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo COO Dan Rosenweig called the mobile effort a  quot;crucial step quot; in the development of relevant search products and said it is intended to take advantage of the growing base of its existing 
Sci/Tech,"Ken Kutaragi, an executive with Sony #39;s game business, denied that competition from Nintendo DS influenced the low PSP price. He said the price was possible because about half of PSP #39;s parts, including the main computer chip, are produced internally."
Sci/Tech,The Earth #39;s last total lunar eclipse for nearly two and a half years didn #39;t disappoint. Baltimore resident Davis Sherman visited the Maryland Science Center with his 15-year 
Sci/Tech,"A new fuel cell for notebook PCs, more compact and powerful than competing technologies, could be on the market in early 2006 at a price of around US\$90, its Japanese inventors said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"MySQL AB, developer of the world #39;s most popular open source database, today announced the general availability of MySQL 4.1."
Sports,Brazilian defender Serginho today died in hospital after collapsing during a match between his team Sao Caetano and Sao Paulo. Serginho fell to the ground in the 60th minute with the ball at the other end of the pitch.
Sports,"The Express-News #39; Johnny Ludden reports that Tony Parker has ended his contract talks with the Spurs. The Spurs have offered Parker a six-year, \$64 million contract, but he is holding out for a better deal."
Sports,"Bob Watson does not want to be the Washington baseball team #39;s interim general manager, despite the efforts of Major League Baseball officials to convince him to take the job."
Business," Star struck Wall Street gave a  dazzling welcome to DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DWA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DWA.N</A> on  Thursday, sending shares of the animated film maker up more  than 35 percent in their market debut."
World,Tony Blair will tomorrow join other European Union leaders in Rome amid the growing crisis over the appointment of a new Brussels Commission.
World,A UN election worker with dual British and Irish nationality was among three foreigners kidnapped in Afghanistan today. The three were seized at gunpoint in the capital Kabul this morning sparking fears of Iraq-style atrocities.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon might feel relieved at the support of his party members and largely his opponents in the parliament to the controversial Gaza pullout plan, but whether it means the end of violence in the region is a worry that will "
Sports, Jason Kidd was cleared for individual noncontact drills to get his surgically repaired left knee ready for the Nets' season.
Sci/Tech," Antarctic birds returning to a nesting colony after feeding at sea sniff out their mates, literally. Researchers studying the behavior of birds called Antarctic prions found the musky smelling birds were able to discern the scent of their mates."
World," Several people were injured in a  quot;big quot; explosion at the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, a hotel employee told AFP."
Sci/Tech,"The framers of the Constitution may not have created the perfect system for electing a National Executive, but the Electoral College works. However, just as we still debate the virtue of a Direct Election today, so too did the framers at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.  Among the framers that spoke on the subject were James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Wilson, Gouverneur Morris, and Charles Pinckney. The latter three served on the committee responsible for discussing the powers of and the election of the National Executive. What did they have to say about a Direct Election and how did they come to choose the Electoral College instead?"
Business,"CNN said Thursday it will shut down its struggling CNNfn financial news network in mid-December, giving up its attempt to compete with CNBC after nine years."
Sports," BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - British second seed Tim  Henman came through an unexpectedly tough second round match  with South Africa's Wesley Moodie to reach the quarter-finals  of the Swiss Indoors tournament Thursday."
Sports,"If USC was going to have an off day in special teams play, fans would be quick to predict it would be their third-year kicker as the culprit."
Business,"Deal cuts pilots #39; pay by one third, saves \$1Ba year, avoids bankruptcy at No. 3 airline -- for now. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Delta Air Lines #39; pilots union said early Thursday it had reached a tentative agreement "
Business,"  JetBlue Airways Corp. said Thursday its profit plunged 71 percent in the third quarter, cut sharply by industry competition, record high fuel prices and the effects of hurricanes."
Business,"CNNfn, the financial news cable network owned by Time Warner Inc., said Thursday it will cease business operations by mid-December due to growing competitive challenges."
Sports,"The Georgia Dome was a sea of orange Saturday night, thanks to the school pride being donned by fans of both Auburn and Tennessee."
Sci/Tech," British rock band Marillion has gone a step further. Since striking off on its own in 2000, the group has used its online site, http://marillion.com, to raise over 500,000 pounds ( #36;913,200) from fans to finance its last two albums and support its first North American tour since 1995."
Sci/Tech,"When I recently called up my local DSL provider, there was no doubt about the location of the person at the other end of the line. Offshoring blog"
Sports,A double from top scorer John Hartson - his 14th and 15th goals of the Scottish Premier League season - fired Celtic back to the top of the SPL table for 24 hours at least on Saturday afternoon.
World, The State Department on Tuesday relaxed departure rules for nonessential U.S. Embassy employees and their families in Nepal but reiterated its advice for Americans to defer travel to the Himalayan country.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Seriously ailing  Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat agreed on Thursday to be  rushed to a French hospital as fears grew for the icon of the  struggle for a Palestinian state."
Business," DreamWorks Animation Inc., the film studio behind  quot;Shrek quot; and  quot;Shark Tales, quot; went public Thursday on Wall Street, and its new stock immediately shot up 36 percent."
Business,"  Bankrupt US Airways says it lost  $232 million dollars July through September, more than twice as much as a year ago."
Business,"JetBlue Airways Corp. (JBLU.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said third-quarter earnings plunged 71 percent, missing analysts #39; lowered estimates, as it struggled with skyrocketing "
Business,"Viacom Inc., the third-largest US media company, said third-quarter profit from continuing operations rose 12 percent, boosted by advertising gains at CBS and MTV."
Sci/Tech,"The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, goes on sale in Japan on December 12th. Prices for the United States and Europe are still undecided, although overseas sales are "
Sci/Tech," quot;Last week #39;s simultaneous outages of GeorgeWBush.com and RNC.org prompted speculation that an electronic attack may have occurred, as the two sites are hosted on separate Web servers, quot; Netcraft analyst Rich Miller said."
Sports,British second seed Tim Henman came through an unexpectedly tough second round match with South Africa #39;s Wesley Moodie to reach the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors tournament Thursday.
Sports,"com. Wally Backman, whom New York general manager Omar Minaya was scheduled to interview Thursday in St. Louis, withdrew his name from consideration for the Mets #39; vacant managerial position."
World," U.S. chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has introduced a low cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first time technology users in the developing world."
World,The American army killed three persons today at dawn in a raid launched by its warplanes against al-Golan quarters in Falluja to the west of Baghdad.
Sci/Tech,\\I've made a few passive mentions of my Lucene  Desktop prototype here on\PeerFear in the last few days and I'm amazed how much feedback I've had.  People\really want to start work on an Open Source desktop search based on Lucene.\\* Current Status *\\I have a prototype implemented that runs from the console and accepts a given\directory to index and writes it to /.lucene-desktop.  It then has a console\searcher that returns the output in grep format:\\file:rank\\I'm trying to get keyword in context to work but I haven't had a chance to hack\on this recently.  I need another 30 minutes to integrate the Lucene Highlighter\and then I should be done.\\At this point I will return:\\file:rank:hit ...\\
Sci/Tech," Nintendo has created what could be the ultimate house party video game with ""Donkey Konga."" It's the first title designed to work with the company's new DK Bongo controller. The plastic device looks like a real bongo drum and up to four of them can be plugged into a GameCube."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. said Thursday it had filed a federal lawsuit accusing numerous unnamed defendants of violating federal and state laws by sending bulk messages known as ""spim"" to instant message accounts and Internet chat rooms."
Sci/Tech, Millions of people in the Americas stayed up on Wednesday to observe a total lunar eclipse that bathed the moon in a coppery red glow and gave scientists a chance to study the Earth's atmosphere.
Sci/Tech," Australian scientists who found a new species of hobbit sized humans who lived about 13,000 years ago on an Indonesian island said on Thursday they expect to discover more new species of hominids on neighboring islands."
Sci/Tech, Star dust found deep beneath the Pacific Ocean has led German scientists to speculate that a supernova explosion 3 million years ago might possibly have helped bring about human evolution.
Sci/Tech," NASA scientists studying images from the Cassini spacecraft's encounter with Saturn's moon Titan, said on Wednesday they were mystified by masses of bright and dark material and surprised at the celestial body's apparent youthful surface."
World," The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Cos. unveiled plans Thursday to merge its two holding companies after nearly a century apart, a response to a scandal over its downgrading of oil reserves. The company, which posted third quarter profits double those of a year ago, also warned it might further reduce its proven oil reserves."
World, The Iraq war that might have been President Bush's defining glory may instead turn out to be his Achilles heel    or Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry's complex inheritance.
Sports," World number two Amelie Mauresmo  shrugged off a thigh strain to cruise into the last eight of  the Linz Open with a 6 4, 6 0 win over Marta Domachowska  Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Exploding through the newsnets is the discovery of the remains of seven members of a tiny, previously unknown human species that survived until at least 13,000 years ago, and perhaps co-existed with modern humans right up to the present day.  Adult Homo Florensiensis, nicknamed ""Hobbits"" by the dig workers who helped uncover the remains at the Liang Bua cave on the island of Flores in Indonesia, were about the size of a three-year-old modern human child, but had a brain one-third the size. Stone tools and pygmy elephant bones found at the site indicate that these ""Hobbits"" hunted co-operatively together in groups, meaning that they must have had language. ""The whole idea that you need a particular brain size to do anything intelligent is completely blown away by this find,"" commented Dr Henry Gee of Nature magazine to the BBC."
Business," Delta Air Lines appeared to have averted imminent bankruptcy with a cost saving deal with its pilots union, but still faces challenges ahead, analysts said."
Business," Next time you write a check, be prepared for the money to come out of your account in record time. A new law gives banks access to your money within hours."
Business,"Bankrupt UAL Corp. (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a narrower third-quarter net loss. The parent of United Airlines posted a loss of \$274 million, or "
Business,"Automotive parts supplier ArvinMeritor Inc. (ARM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it plans to sell two businesses that account for about \$1 "
Business,"CNN has reported plans to shut down its CNNfn network in mid-December, cutting 60 jobs in the process. Some of the financial news network #39;s programming will shift over to CNN."
World,Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka said Thursday his country would not enter into negotiations with the kidnappers of a Polish woman in Iraq.
World,An Islamic militant group has claimed on its website to have killed 11 Iraqi national guardsmen it kidnapped near Baghdad last week.
World," Count Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts among those Boston baseball fans who have waited a lifetime to see the Red Sox win the World Series. President Bush says he's excited, too."
Business,"DreamWorks #39; IPO was expected to raise more than US\$812 million in the first IPO by a major movie studio in seven years. Earlier this month, the company debuted  quot;Shark Tale, quot; and it has become a hit generating "
Sports,For some the Carling Cup is a dull and meaningless sideshow during the English football season and there would be no tears if it was scrapped off the calendar.
Sports,"Press conference day. The cameras line up and point at Terrell Owens and there Owens sits with a smile on his face, baseball cap on backwards with terrellowens."
Sports,"DARTMOUTH, NS (CP) - Hockey legend Guy Lafleur believes the National Hockey League should declare bankruptcy and start over again."
World," Australia #39;s Government cemented the most powerful mandate in nearly 25 years by winning control of the Upper House, freeing it to push ahead with reforms such as the full sale of telecommunications group Telstra."
World," A remorse stricken Norwegian has finally settled a hotel bill 24 years after he decamped without paying, the management of the Hotel Clarion in the city of Kristiansand said."
Business," Star struck Wall Street gave a  dazzling welcome to DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. on Thursday,  sending shares of the animated film maker up more than 35  percent in their market debut."
Business," CNNfn, the financial news cable  network owned by Time Warner Inc., on Thursday said it will  cease operating by mid December, after fighting a losing battle  against the far larger rival CNBC."
Business,OPEC #39;s president said yesterday the United States should tap into its emergency petroleum reserve to help lower oil prices.  quot;We have asked the United States to use their oil reserves 
Business,"Bankrupt UAL Corp. (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) parent of United Airlines, on Thursday reported a narrower third-quarter net loss even though fuel costs rose more than 56 percent for the world #39;s No."
Sci/Tech," Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) is rolling out wireless search capabilities, extending the Internet portal's desktop services to the mobile masses and attempting to hold off the challenge from search engine giant Google."
Sci/Tech," Wall Street apparently has rewarded Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), both for its fiscal 2004 fourth quarter numbers and for its latest iPod and iTunes offerings: Apple's share price as of midday Thursday is just over US #36;50, its highest price in four years, and almost  #36;12 higher than its average share price the previous month."
Sci/Tech," With CEO Steve Ballmer as the point man, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has taken the offensive in its ongoing confrontation with Linux and the open source community."
Sci/Tech,"Novell, responding to Steve Ballmer #39;s latest attack on Linux, is accusing Microsoft of selectively using biased reports to back up its claims."
Sci/Tech,"Sony has set a price of 19,800 yen (US\$186) for its new multimedia handheld games console, the Playstation Portable -- a much lower price than analysts had predicted."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a long way from pac-man.  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot;, the latest installment of the popular criminal craze video game, is now on the streets firing up new debate."
Sci/Tech,Station Players will allow Sony #39;s online MMO customers to meet and greet online; set to launch alongside EverQuest II. Sony Online Entertainment today announced a Web-based service that will allow players 
Sports,"In a pitched battled with the league #39;s owners over a new collective bargaining agreement, NHL players have, for the most part, presented a strong, united front that suggests it will be a very "
World,"Ramallah, West Bank: Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is to fly to France from his West Bank headquarters to treat what doctors have described as a potentially fatal blood disorder."
Business,"The brewery, struggling with domestic weakness, falls short of its earnings target."
Business,Cardinal Health took a major step toward rehabilitating itself with the release of its 10-K.
Business,"Wireless revenues make up for lackluster landlines, but the industry at large is still on hold."
Business,An unsatisfactory conference call and disappointing forecasts send the search engine's shares tumbling.
Business," CNNfn, the financial news cable  network owned by Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A>, on Thursday said it  will cease operating by mid December, after fighting a losing  battle against the far larger rival CNBC."
Business,Workers at Delta Air Lines breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after hearing the news the airline #39;s pilots union agreed to \$1 billion in wage and benefits concessions.
Business,"ArvinMeritor Inc. (NYSE: ARM), a Troy, Mich.-based auto parts manufacturer, announced Thursday that it plans to divest its interest in two businesses."
Sci/Tech,The photos sent back from the international Cassini spacecraft were taken during a flyby that took it within 745 miles of Titan. Scientists at NASA #39;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory declared themselves 
Sci/Tech,"The two new names reflect a bit of a shift in the naming structure, since they are designed for specific business or interest groups."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Online Entertainment today announced that EverQuest II, the long-awaited sequel to SOE #39;s massively multiplayer online role-playing game, will ship simultaneously to North American and European retail stores on November 8. Four years in development "
Sports,Red Sox pitching ace Curt Schilling will accompany President George W. Bush to his campaign stops in Manchester and Portsmouth on Friday.
Sports,Mateja Kezman believes he can go on a goalscoring spree after finally opening his account for Chelsea. The former PSV Eindhoven striker scored the matchwinner in the 57th minute 
Sports,Britain #39;s Tim Henman had to work hard before overcoming South African Wesley Moodie in the second round of the Swiss Indoors in Basle.
Sports,"Photo released Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 by the Fairfax County, Va. Police Department of Washington Redskins rookie Sean Taylor who was arrested Thursday on charges of driving under the influence and refusing "
World,"Iraq News, DUBAI - Iraqi-British hostage Margaret Hassan has again urged Britain to withdraw its troops from Iraq and also to free Iraqi women prisoners, Al Jazeera television reports."
World, The Zimbabwean parliament on Thursday voted to uphold a prison sentence on leading opposition white lawmaker Roy Bennett for shoving Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa to the ground during a heated debate in May.
Business," Oil prices extended a two day slide on  Thursday that has sliced more than 8 percent from the cost of a  barrel, as rising U.S. crude supplies eased fears of a winter  fuel crunch and China moved to slow its runaway economic  growth."
Sci/Tech,Scientists examining pictures sent back from the Cassini spacecraft think they may be closer to showing there is liquid on Saturn's moon Titan.
Business,"China's central bank on Thursday raised interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, signaling deepening unease with the breakneck pace of development and an intent to reign in a construction boom now sowing fears of runaway inflation."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Windows users need to watch out for several flaws in non-Microsoft media players.
Sports,"Once more, the eighteenth race of the season provided a perfect illustration of the young Spaniards tenacity and never-say-die spirit. Heres how"
World," Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Thursday sought to ease conflict over his proposed executive team, as the turmoil threatened to cloud solemn ceremonies for the signing of the European Union's proposed constitution."
World," BOUAKE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - Rebels in Ivory Coast said  on Thursday they were withdrawing from a long-delayed  disarmament process, warning that the war that broke out in the  world's top cocoa grower in 2002 could start again soon."
Sci/Tech,"The nation's largest e-mail providers today filed a new round of lawsuits against Internet spammers allegedly responsible for shoveling millions of junk e-mail messages into computer users' in-boxes and their instant messaging screens. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer, who is suing insurance broker Marsh   McLennan Cos.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> on fraud and bid rigging charges, said on Thursday  negotiations with the company have just begun and no settlement  value has yet been discussed."
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. has a tentative pilot deal on concessions and much-needed breathing room. But it has not detailed the progress of its key debt restructuring efforts.
Business,Stocks extended their rally for a second session Wednesday as investors expressed relief over plummeting oil prices following a government report that showed a build in crude inventories.
Business,"Beijing, Oct. 28 (PTI): China today raised its interest rates for the first time in nine years to consolidate macro economic adjustment and ensure healthy growth of the economy, the apex bank said here."
Business," Michael Ovitz, Walt Disney Co. #39;s former president, said Thursday it was  quot;common knowledge quot; while he was at Disney that he was receiving payments for selling his stake in the talent agency he co founded."
Business,"Bolstered by strong sales of new models, Chrysler earned \$269 million in the third quarter, up from \$171 million a year ago, outperforming its larger US rivals in North America."
Business,"Fiat SpA #39;s overall net loss widened in the third quarter, and the company #39;s key auto unit slightly narrowed its losses, the Italian automaker said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo #39;s new Mobile Internet service lets users obtain localized search results on specific businesses, access maps, and make calls from the results page."
Sci/Tech," quot;The PIC is being sold to consumers through service providers, like VSNL, which is a different approach for computing devices, quot; said Shane Rau of IDC."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO: At virtually every turn, Intel Corp executives are heaping praise on an emerging, long-range wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire cities with high-speed Internet access."
Sci/Tech," Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo, Intel and IBM have started promoting a jointly developed specification for increasing the security of mobile commerce applications."
Sports,It looks like the Ghost of the Babe can now sleep forever. Last night the Boston Red Sox fully exorcized The Curse of the Bambino.
Sports,"With a single individual time trial on the penultimate day in St Etienne and fewer finishes at high altitude, July #39;s Tour could be a little less demanding than in recent years and give the likes of Jan Ullrich and Joseba Beloki more recovery time."
Sports," Guard John Salmons had his fourth year option exercised by the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, keeping him with the club through the 2005 06 season."
Sports,"New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has won two of the past three Super Bowls, but he may be the only coach in the NFL who has motivated his team by employing Boston Celtics great Bill Russell and cartoon characters."
Sports,"The tantalizing topic of Terrell Owens was dangled before the Ravens #39; ravenous defense Wednesday. Instead, they focused on facing an Eagles offense that #39;s eating the league alive."
Sports," A new stadium for Major League Baseball in Washington D.C. will cost around  #36;90 million more than the mayor expects, the city's independent chief financial officer told the City Council Thursday."
World,"Thirteen miners have been killed in an explosion in a coal mine in Siberia, according to Russian officials. The Emergencies Ministry said 90 miners working in the Listvyazhnaya mine in the Kuzbass coalfield had now been rescued, including 23 injured."
World,A Zimbabwe opposition MP who assaulted a minister in parliament has been arrested trying to leave the country. A parliamentary committee recommended on Wednesday that Roy Bennett be jailed for a year after 
Business,"  ATLANTA (Reuters) - Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>  jumped on Thursday after the company and its pilots union  reached a tentative contract that will save the cash-strapped  carrier \$1 billion a year."
Sports," Top seeded Amelie Mauresmo reached the quarterfinals of the Generali Ladies Open by beating Polish teenager Marta Domachovska 6 4, 6 0 Thursday."
Business,"the steepest one-week plunge since the post September 11 period -- caught energy market observers by surprise. Speculators, who "
Business," U.S. investors, spooked early on Thursday by fears that China's first interest rate hike in nearly a decade would cool the country's booming economy, recovered their nerve in midday trading on the view that any threat to American manufacturers would be short lived."
Sports, Chicago White Sox slugger Frank  Thomas will remain with the team for 2005 after he exercised an   $8 million option in his contract.
World," Democratic Sen. John Kerry attacked President Bush's ""shifting explanations"" on missing explosives in Iraq on Thursday, but Bush said Kerry lacked the conviction and consistency to lead the nation at a time of war."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Gravely ill Palestinian  leader Yasser Arafat agreed on Thursday to be rushed to a  French hospital as fears grew for the icon of the struggle for  a Palestinian state."
Business," CNN will shut down its CNNfn financial news network in mid December after nine years on the air. Available to about 30 million US households, CNNfn could also be seen in Canada by viewers with grey market satellite dishes."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took the company #39;s anti-Linux campaign to its IT executive e-mail list on Wednesday afternoon, with a 2,600-word message that restated Microsoft #39;s well-worn case against open source software."
World, France's market watchdog questioned the current and former heads of Vivendi Universal SA on Thursday in a final hearing before it decides on sanctions for misleading financial communications allegedly published by the company between 2000 and 2002.
Business," Xinhua Financial Network, affiliate of the Chinese government's Xinhua propaganda arm, has asked a New York federal court to block an InternalRevenue Service summons for records concerning Loretta Fredy Bush (no kin to W.), an expatriate U.S. entrepreneur from Utah who has overseen XFN's overseas expansion (Feb. 16). The summons seeks records from United Business Media, the British parent of PRNewswire, which also owns part of XFN. ..."
Business," The latest Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances shows that Americans invest their taxable accounts and their tax deferred accounts  their 401(k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts  almost identically, devoting just over two thirds of each to stocks. Those who do this are stupid. They should put bonds into the sheltered accounts and stocks into the taxable accounts."
Business," Faced with a choice between quality and quantity, FAMILY DOLLAR (27, FDO) chose the latter. The decision isn't paying off. A fast growing, 5,500 store retailer that sells most of its wares (food, housewares, toys) for less than  #36;10, Family Dollar suffers from  understocked and disheveled outlets."
Business," China is embarking on its first full fledged United Nations peacekeeping mission. A group of 125 Chinese police officers will soon arrive in Haiti. The Carib bean bound officers of the People's Armed Police were rigorously chosen. During their three month training, they were given lessons in French (but not Creole, the language most commonly used in Haiti). More importantly, they were brought up to speed on international norms of peacekeeping, with instructions on how to maintain order, diplomatic protocols and human rights."
Sci/Tech," My favorite gadget isn't to be found in the collection featured on the cover. Bruce Upbin, who put these vignettes together, wanted something newfangled, and the Singer model 201 sewing machine I got from a second hand shop didn't qualify. But it's quite a marvel of mechanical ingenuity and as deserving of a testimonial as those cell phones and iPod docking stations (see p. 72)."
Sci/Tech," Selling a  #36;1 million server software requires more finesse than selling a Crock Pot, right? Maybe not. Some of the biggest names in technology, like Cisco Systems, Microsoft, BEA Systems and PeopleSoft, now use a tactic traditionally reserved for unwitting consumers after 6 p.m.: the cold call."
World," A US Air Force transport plane landed at El Fashir airport in northern Darfur bringing the first Nigerian contingent of a reinforced African Union truce monitoring force to the troubled region, officials said."
Business," Benchmarks are a big part of how investors make decisions. Each quarter investors pore over the results from individual stocks, mutual funds and other types of portfolios  and then compare them to an index, a broad basket of stocks in their category. If a stock or fund trails the benchmark's performance for only a quarter, a distressing number of investors sell. Bad idea."
Business," U.S. stocks finished marginally higher  on Thursday after a drop in crude oil prices to near  $50 a  barrel was offset by China's first rate increase in nine years,  which triggered a sell off in metals and mining stocks."
Sci/Tech," Applying some of the same brain scan technology used to understand Alzheimer's and autism, scientists are trying to learn what makes a Republican's mind different from a Democrat's."
Business,"No. 5 automaker hurt by slow Mercedes sales, but Chrysler remains steady."
Business,"A massive gold producer makes money off of oil, copper, and a global distrust of the dollar."
Business,"Big copper has provided big results, but what's next for the share price?"
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Thursday announced it has filed 750 new lawsuits against alleged file-traders using peer-to-peer (P-to-P) software.
Sci/Tech,For those U.S. residents still unsure which presidential candidate to vote for -- and there appear to be quite a few who can't make up their minds less than a week before the election -- there's a new Web-based tool that can help voters match their positions to those of the major presidential candidates.
Sci/Tech,Also: Get your Ashlee Simpson karaoke iPod.
Sci/Tech,"BellSouth's RealPages to Sell Google AdWords\\RealPages.com from BellSouth yellow pages and Google today announced an agreement whereby RealPages.com will become the first yellow pages publisher authorized to sell advertising through Google AdWords(R) to small and medium-sized local businesses. Under the multi-year agreement, BellSouth will include Google AdWords as an integral ..."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. has a tentative pilot deal on concessions and much-needed breathing room, but hasn #39;t detailed the progress of its crucial debt restructuring efforts."
Business,"CNN will shut down its struggling CNNfn financial news network in mid-December, giving up its attempt after nine years to compete in a market dominated by CNBC."
Sci/Tech, The nation's largest e mail providers today filed a new round of lawsuits against Internet spammers allegedly responsible for shoveling millions of junk e mail messages into computer users' in boxes and their instant messaging screens.
Sports,"_Top seed Amelie Mauresmo reached the quarterfinals of the US\$585,000 (euro483,255) Generali Ladies Open at the Intersport Arena on Thursday, beating Poland #39;s Marta Domachovska 6-4, 6-0."
Sports,"Spain #39;s Anabel Medina Garrigues eliminated Paola Suarez in the top-seeded Argentine #39;s opening match at the US\$225,000 (euro176,000) SEAT Open, rallying to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday and reach the quarterfinals."
Sports,The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles may be on a collision course for Super Bowl XXXIX. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the NFL #39;s lone remaining unbeaten teams in the next two weeks.
Sci/Tech," At its Twinsburg, Ohio plant (below), Rockwell uses its own Logix controllers to make the 2.5 million circuit boards per year that power them. On one line, sensors scan boards as they move along a conveyor; if a match is found, a controller inches the conveyor forward. The same controller tracks the temperature of an oven used to cure the glue between the electronics and the board, adjusting the speed of the oven's conveyor based on the reading. All the controllers are lashed to an enterprise management program that spits out productivity readings every two hours and looks for bottlenecks. ..."
Business,Marvel issues its 2005 guidance and offers an impressive list of projects for 2006.
Business,"With the economy continuing to rank as a top factor in the upcoming election, the latest  quot;beige book quot; confirms that economic activity continued to expand through early October."
Business,"Freddie Mac said Thursday that 30-year mortgages have dropped to the lowest level since April 1, providing more of a boost to the housing industry."
Sci/Tech,"Printer makers can #39;t be very happy, as Lexmark has just lost what could have been a landmark case for its profits and the future of printer ink cartridges."
Sports,Eleven fans were arrested after clashing with police during Chelsea #39;s 1-0 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
Sports,LANCE ARMSTRONG has left the question marks hovering over his participation on next year #39;s Tour de France. Armstrong claimed a record sixth yellow jersey in July when he eclipsed Tour legends Miguel Indurain 
Sports,"Craig Biggio will return for 2005 with the Houston Astros, but the ballclub decided not to sign Jeff Kent for another season. The local Major League Baseball franchise on Thursday said it picked up an option to bring back Biggio for the 2005 season."
Sports,"Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg (Sports Network) - Aussie Alicia Molik began her quest for a second title in two weeks on Thursday, while top-seeded Argentine Paola Suarez was among the second-round upset victims at the \$225,000 Seat Open Luxembourg."
Sports," John Salmons had the fourth year option on his contract picked up by the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Salmons, a 6 foot 7 guard, has averaged 4.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per "
World," U.S. officials were warned about the vulnerability of explosives stored at Iraq's Al Qaqaa military installation after another facility  #151; the country's main nuclear complex  #151; was looted in April 2003, the U.N. nuclear agency said Thursday."
World,"Insurgents slaughtered 11 Iraqi soldiers, beheading one, then shooting the others execution-style, and declared on an Islamic militant Web "
World," Tens of thousands of poll monitors, challengers, lawyers and other activist observers are expected to clog voting precincts in battleground states Tuesday in what will probably be the most scrutinized U.S. election in at least 40 years."
World," Militants piled more pressure on  Washington's military allies in Iraq on Thursday, seizing an  Iraqi Polish woman and holding a Japanese man under threat of  death."
Business,British drug maker Glaxo sees increased generic competition for its anti-depressant drugs.
Business," A kibitzer said I should write about the decline of the truck market. He figured I would be ahead of the curve in saying that this market has peaked from oversaturation, changing consumer tastes, rising gas prices and the recent appearance of some very attractive sedans and wagons."
Business," Viacom Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VIAb.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VIAb.N</A><VIA.N> on  Thursday said its quarterly profit from continuing operations  rose 12 percent on higher cable network advertising sales and  announced a larger than expected stock repurchase, sending its  shares up 3 percent."
Business," The main border between the U.S. and Canada, our number one trading partner, stretches for 5,500 miles. The most precious fraction is tucked into the middle of the Great Lakes, where the Detroit River bisects the U.S. and Canadian auto industries. Between Detroit and Windsor, Ont., at the river's narrowest point, lies a ribbon of reinforced concrete roadway, 47 feet wide and less than 2 miles long, laid on suspended steel joists:the Ambassador Bridge. ..."
Sports," Top seeded Paola Suarez was upset in her opening match at the SEAT Open, losing 3 6, 6 3, 6 4 to Anabel Medina Garrigues on Thursday."
Sports," Millions of bleary eyed New Englanders  on Thursday savored a feeling lost generations ago: the joy of  a Red Sox World Series victory that ended an 86 year drought  and, some say, lifted a legendary curse."
Sci/Tech,A Singaporean IT products distributor is introducing radio tags to track inventory and delivery.
Sports," Andre Agassi brushed past Jonas  Bjorkman 6 3, 6 4 at the Stockholm Open Thursday to set up a  quarterfinal meeting with Spanish sixth seed Fernando Verdasco."
Sci/Tech,A small bite of Apple has become a mouthful--the iPod has helped the stock double since January.
Sports," Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress suggests there are two sets of pass coverage rules in the NFL these days  #151; one for the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, another for the rest of the league."
Business,"Although earnings met expectations, the restaurant's comps and Q4 outlook are lacking."
Business,"At the risk of repeating ourselves, it is worth bearing in mind that this recovery has been different from other recoveries. While much of the attention paid to the economy has focused on the sluggish jobs "
Business,"Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC), the biggest saloon car producer in China, signed here contract with creditors of South Korean Ssangyong Motor Co."
Business,"NEW YORK, Oct 28 (AFP) - Media-entertainment group Viacom said Thursday it posted a net loss of 487.6 million dollars in the third quarter as a result of its spinoff of its struggling Blockbuster video unit."
Sci/Tech,"A common condition affecting fertility in women may be linked to migraine, new research reveals. The work could also help scientists understand the origins of migraine."
Sci/Tech,The US Federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Lexmark cannot prevent Static Control Components from manufacturing printer toner cartridges that operate with 
Sci/Tech," quot;This collaboration directly enhances hand-held architectures to provide the trusted capabilities vital for widespread adoption of mobile commerce and enterprise usage, quot; Sean Maloney, an Intel vice president, said."
Sports,Stockholm - Evergreen Andre Agassi continued his career-long stranglehold over fellow veteran Jonas Bjorkman on Thursday when he beat the Swede 6-3 6-4 to move into the quarter-finals of the Stockholm Open.
Sports,"Austria #39;s Stefan Koubek toppled French Open champion Gaston Gaudio of Argentina 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors."
Sports,A judge on Thursday ruled that a former Baylor basketball player charged with gunning down his teammate is incompetent to stand trial.
Sports,"Ivo Karlovic pounded 11 aces Tuesday and knocked off second-seeded Dominik Hrbaty 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-4 in the first round of the St. Petersburg Open."
World,"A powerful explosion rocked the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, the BBC reported. The number of casualties was not yet known, but a BBC correspondent "
Business," Shares of software maker McAfee Inc  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MFE.N</A>. were on the rise in extended trading on Thursday after  it reported third quarter financial news, and raised its  revenue projection for the fourth quarter."
Sports," Ask Hawaii's Timmy Chang about the 94 touchdowns he has thrown, and he talks about his great receivers and blockers. Ask about his 14,791 yards passing, and he credits his coaches for believing in him."
World," Defense officials have authorized the release of a majority of the 22 Chinese Muslims being held at the Guantanamo Bay naval base, the State Department said Thursday."
Business," Personal computer maker Gateway  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GTW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GTW.N</A> on Thursday posted a net loss that narrowed from a  year earlier and bettered its own forecast, helped by higher PC  sales and lower costs."
Business," The dollar weakened broadly on  Thursday, reversing a short lived rally on news that China had  raised interest rates as the market decided Beijing's move did  not radically change dollar bearish market fundamentals."
Business,"TOKYO Sony on Thursday reported a 61 percent jump in net profit for the most recent quarter as  quot;Spider-Man 2 quot; pulled in money for the company #39;s movie division, helping to conceal slides in its consumer electronics and video game businesses."
Business,"Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (VIA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said its quarterly profit from continuing operations rose 12 percent "
Sports,The Seattle Police Department said on Thursday that it would suspend use of pepper-ball guns to control crowds after a college student was killed by one in Boston last week when police broke up a crowd of rowdy baseball fans.
Sci/Tech," Internet marketing company DoubleClick Inc.  on Thursday said quarterly profit more than doubled with one time gains, but its shares fell after hours on a fourth quarter view that fell short of Wall Street expectations."
Sci/Tech,"In Meta Group study, nearly half of managers surveyed predict offshore outsourcing will decline if Kerry elected."
Sci/Tech,A renegade supplier may have flooded U.S. market with up to a million bogus batteries.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Goes Mobile with Search and Images\\Yahoo yesterday unveiled their latest weapon in the search engine wars with Google and Microsoft - their mobile phone Yahoo. Nevermind desktop search or free email accounts, Yahoo is now bringing their search, local listings, and even images to mobile phones and portable devices. ..."
Sports, Dorsey Levens was ready to call it a career. He barely played last year with the Giants and there was little demand for a 34 year old backup.
Sports," Tennessee cornerback Samari Rolle doesn't think the joke was very funny. Someone, he suspects a coach he won't identify, placed a bottle of Pepto Bismol in his locker along with a photo of Cincinnati receiver Chad Johnson featuring the words: ""There ain't a corner in the league that can hold me."""
Business,Delta #39;s pilots union said today that it has tentatively agreed to the full \$1 billion in wage and benefit reductions the airline said it needs to help it avoid bankruptcy.
Business,"US interest rates would rise and the dollar would fall if Asian central banks slowed their recent heavy purchases of US assets, the New York Federal Reserve warned in a report on Thursday."
Business,Crude oil futures prices dropped below \$51 a barrel on Thursday as supply concerns ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter eased after an unexpectedly high rise in US inventories.
Business,UAL (UALAQ.OB:OTC BB - news - research) and US Airways (UAIRQ.OB:OTC BB - news - research) weighed in with hefty third-quarter losses Thursday as industry overcapacity and stratospheric fuel prices continued to generate red ink while the carriers operated 
Sci/Tech,"This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Security at three Russian nuclear power plants has  quot;serious shortcomings quot; despite steps to improve security levels, Russia #39;s deputy prosecutor general, Vladimir Kolesnikov, said Thursday."
Sports," Andre Agassi had little trouble reaching the Stockholm Open quarterfinals, beating Jonas Bjorkman 6 3, 6 4 Thursday."
Sports,"Since early adolescence, I #39;ve had a dream. OK, two dreams. But I should probably stick to talking about the one that doesn #39;t involve Elle MacPherson."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox fans cheer as their 2004 World Series Champion team returns to Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004. The team returned home early Thursday after sweeping the St."
Sports,THE Leeds United board today demanded proof of funding after considering a  amp;pound25 million (\$61.58m) takeover deal headed by Sebastian Sainsbury.
World," The Islamic Army in Iraq has announced it abducted a driver from Sri Lanka and another from Bangladesh who work for a Kuwaiti company, Al Jazeera television said, showing footage of the pair."
Business,"The dollar weakened broadly on Thursday, reversing a short-lived rally on news that China had raised interest rates as the market decided Beijing #39;s move did not radically change dollar-bearish market fundamentals."
Business,"NEW YORK, October 28 (newratings.com) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc (ticker: DWA), the creator of famous animation films including Shrek and Shark Tale, witnessed a robust rally in its share price this morning, during its debut trading at the Wall "
Business,"Internet marketing company DoubleClick Inc. (DCLK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said quarterly profit more than doubled with one-time gains, but its shares fell after hours "
Sci/Tech,"You know, it has not ceased to amuse me watching the various search engines fall over themselves and each other, in their march towards offering  #39;local search."
Sci/Tech,"Developed by Ubisoft #39;s Montreal studio, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith on PSP, DS, and GBA will fully leverage the strengths of each handheld platform."
Sports,"NAGPUR, OCTOBER 28: After all the spin and counter-spin, its official: Sourav Ganguly is injured, its not serious but his participation in the Mumbai Test is still uncertain."
World,"The United Nations is closely following the situation in the West Bank city of Ramallah, where Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is reportedly ill, a UN spokesman said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,ProLiant ML150 G2 offers a Xeon chip or two for small and medium-sized businesses.
Sci/Tech,The recording industry on Thursday filed another round of copyright infringement lawsuits against people it said were illegally distributing songs over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"A Russian prosecutor pointed out Thursday that some of Russia #39;s nuclear power plants and petrochemical enterprises do not have sufficient safeguards against terrorist attacks, the Interfax news agency reported."
Sports, The Champ Car World Series is coming to Edmonton. But not Vancouver. Local organizer Greg Macdonald confirmed Wednesday that Edmonton was named the fourth Canadian stop on the CCWS circuit 
World,"Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says he will make changes in his proposed commission, one day after withdrawing his slate in the face of a likely European Parliament veto."
World,The State Department says it hopes the US military airlift of more African Union peacekeepers into Sudan #39;s Darfur region will help end continuing violence there.
Sports, Packers offensive coordinator Tom Rossley says he's fine with his reduced role after being been stripped of his play calling duties for health reasons.
Sci/Tech," Saturn's mysterious moon Titan appears to have an environment rich in the carbon based molecules that spawned life on Earth and winds that etched streaks into its icy surface, NASA scientists said on Thursday."
Business," Personal computer maker Gateway  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GTW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GTW.N</A> on Thursday posted its first operating profit in  nearly three years as its retail strategy gained traction and  costs fell, sending shares up 11 percent."
Business,"The FBI has begun investigating whether the Pentagon improperly awarded no-bid contracts to Halliburton Co., seeking an interview with a top Army contracting officer and collecting documents from several government offices."
Business,"The US economic embargo of Cuba jumped to the top of the Castro governments agenda on Thursday. For the 13th year in a row, the United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution condemning the US embargo."
Business,"The oil company #39;s plans to move to a unified corporate structure extend rally into third day. LONDON (Reuters) - European shares rose for a third straight session Thursday, led by Royal Dutch/Shell on news "
Business,"AFTER 58 years, the Far Eastern Economic Review will stop operating as a weekly news magazine. Instead, the regional magazine will be relaunched as a monthly magazine of issues and ideas - largely written "
Business,"Sony Corp. on Thursday reported a big boost in profits in the second quarter, due to the success of box office hit  quot;Spider-Man 2. quot;."
Business,"Asset manager Federated Investors (FII.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported lower quarterly profits as the firm #39;s assets declined in difficult market conditions."
Sci/Tech," Following the spectacular discovery of a new species of human on the remote island of Flores in Indonesia, scientists said yesterday they expect to discover more species of hominoids on neighbouring islands."
Sci/Tech,"Given that we #39;re in the final days before a big election, Steve Ballmer could have picked a quieter time to do his campaigning."
Sci/Tech,Are right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.
Sci/Tech,"The global market for handheld devices continued to dwindle. The industry has recorded a year-over-year fall for the third successive quarter, according to data released by IDC this week."
Sci/Tech,"German scientists, sifting through dust on the ocean #39;s floor, have discovered stardust that may have helped initiate human evolution."
Sci/Tech,"October 28, 2004 - Atari and Liquid Entertainment today announced the opening of the Dragonshard closed beta sign-up period. Here #39;s your chance to help test the Dungeons  amp; Dragons-based real-time strategy title based in the new D amp;D universe, Eberron."
Sports,JUVENTUS maintained their unbeaten run and restored their five-point Serie A lead with this hard-fought win today. Alessandro Del Piero opened the scoring with a low drive just after the half-hour and Marcelo 
Sports,"CLEVELAND Pitcher Scott Elarton has agreed to a one-year, 850-thousand-dollar contract with the Cleveland Indians. He #39;d been eligible for free agency."
Sports,"Stefan Koubek beat French Open champion Gaston Gaudio 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors. Second-seeded Tim Henman struggled to get through to the quarterfinals for the "
World,"ISLAMABAD: A blast that occurred in the Marriott hotel killed one and left at over ten people injured including four foreigners at 9:35 pm at the entrance to the hotel on Thursday, sources said."
World,"Jordan #39;s King Abdullah II on Thursday pledged efforts to help release the Japanese hostage in Iraq as soon as possible, Jordanian TV reported."
World,"TEHRAN, 28 Oct. (IPS) Ayatollah Ali Khameneh #39;i, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced Thursday that Iran would not accept long-term suspension of enriching uranium."
Business,"Quarterly losses narrowed to \$59 million, or 16 cents per share, from \$139 million, or 43 cents per share, a year ago. Excluding about \$63 million in restructuring, transformation and integration costs, the "
Business," Bankrupt UAL parent of United Airlines, on Thursday reported a narrower third quarter net loss even though fuel costs rose more than 56 per cent for the world #39;s second largest airline."
Business," Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>, the world's  largest publicly traded oil company, on Thursday said quarterly  profit surged 56 percent, driven by soaring oil prices and  strong results from refining operations."
Sports," The Chicago Cubs Thursday  declined to pick up the 2005 options on outfielder Moises Alou  and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, making the two veterans  free agents."
World,The move is expected to dampen prospects for a long list of companies that have focused on taking advantage of the Chinese market.
World, The South Dakota race that will determine whether Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle stays on Capitol Hill is the costliest congressional election so far this year.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> and other  Internet access providers filed three new lawsuits on Thursday  to stop the spread of unsolicited e mail messages touting  everything from home refinancing to miracle health cures."
Sci/Tech," Brazil should end the year at  the top of the list of countries with the highest rate of  pirated personal computers in its market, outranking China for  the first time, according to a study released on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A video game fan upset over a  failed disc drive in his Xbox video game console has sued  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on behalf of all Xbox owners across  the United States.."
Sci/Tech,SBC Communications said it will cut DSL prices to just \$19.95 a month for people who sign up for its full unlimited local and long-distance phone plans. Broadband Blog
World,A decline in Yasser Arafat's health puts focus on future leadership.
World,"The US hopes a hard strike on the city will send a message to Iraqi militants, nationwide."
World,Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf this week urged steps to end the bitter dispute.
Sci/Tech,"reporter's notebook Concerned about coverage? It's a good thing you didn't go to CTIA; people there were busy playing ""Swordfish."""
Sci/Tech,"SBC Communications unveiled a \$19.95 price for its DSL service, but only if customers buy a wire line phone service for \$48.95."
Sci/Tech,"PC maker sees potential profit at the end of the tunnel, boosted by new sales strategy."
Sports," The line at the souvenir store curved around the corner, about the length of a Mark Bellhorn homer into Pesky's Pole. Thousands of fans yearned to wear the words ""Boston Red Sox"" and ""World Series Champions"" on the same shirt. One of them wasn't sure what he wanted on the back."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle plans to finally ship its E-Business Suite 11i.10 on Nov. 8, company executives said today."
Sports, The Carolina Panthers waived special teams standout Jarrod Cooper on Thursday after police issued an arrest warrant alleging he gave false information to an officer.
Sports," The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up Drew Gooden's contract option for 2005 06, hoping the forward will take the spot vacated by departed free agent Carlos Boozer."
Sci/Tech,"In what it called an ""Information Age undercover investigation,"" the U.S. Secret Service has arrested 28 people from eight U.S. states and six countries allegedly involved in a global cybercrime ring."
Sci/Tech,"The International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers is planning to work with software publishers next year to help simplify the language in software contracts, says President Barbara Rembiesa."
Sci/Tech,"source software advocates got a potential boost from a report by the U.K.'s Office of Government Commerce, which cited advantages on the server side and a growing maturity on the desktop front."
Sci/Tech,"Although revenue slipped during the past quarter, rising software license sales and higher earnings have i2 Technologies Inc. officials hopeful about the future."
Sci/Tech,"Dell offers to install its PCs, televisions and networks, and provide extra phone support for stopping viruses and spyware."
Sci/Tech,"The public school system in Toledo, Ohio, is eyeing the resurrection of a \$4.3 million PeopleSoft accounting and HR software installation abandoned five years ago."
Sci/Tech,"For the third straight quarter, shipments of handheld devices fell as some prominent vendors decided to pull back from the market, according to research firm IDC."
Sci/Tech,"A fuel cell for notebook PCs that is smaller and more powerful than competing technologies could be on the market in early 2006 at a price of around \$90, its Japanese inventors said this week."
Sci/Tech," Kyocera Wireless Corp. on Thursday launched a voluntary recall of potentially counterfeit batteries for its KE/KX 400 Series, 3200 Series and Slider Series cell phones, cautioning users that the batteries were not approved by the company for use in its phones."
Sci/Tech,"REDWOOD SHORES, CALIFORNIA - Oracle Corp. plans to finally ship the next version of its E-Business Suite of enterprise applications on Monday Nov. 8, company executives said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," In a bid to further expand its reach, Google Inc. said on Thursday it authorized BellSouth Corp.'s  online Yellow Pages unit RealPages.com to sell Google's Web search ads to small and mid sized businesses in the southeastern United States."
Sci/Tech," Brazil should end the year at the top of the list of countries with the highest rate of pirated personal computers in its market, outranking China for the first time, according to a study released on Thursday."
World," For the 13th straight year, the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly urged the United States to end its more than four decade trade embargo against Cuba, rejecting Washington's argument that Fidel Castro is ""a tyrant"" who denies basic human rights to Cubans."
World," Chinese leaders closed a key economic  meeting on Sunday with pledges to maintain stable fiscal and  monetary policies in 2005 and keep a tight lid on fixed asset  investment, state radio said."
Business,"update Gateway on Thursday posted a narrower third-quarter loss, helped by cost cuts and an increase in PC unit shipments, that could allow it to climb ever closer to turning a profit."
Business,"Alliance Capital Management Holdings LP (AC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the biggest US money managers, on Thursday said its profit rose in the third quarter "
Business, The federal government has approved loan guarantees to a maximum of  $1.5 billion to allow Air Canada to buy up to 45 regional jets from Bombardier Aerospace.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and other Internet access providers filed three new lawsuits on Thursday to stop the spread of unsolicited e-mail messages touting everything "
Sports,"LINZ, Austria : Recently deposed world number one Amelie Mauresmo shrugged off any doubts over her fitness by beating Poland #39;s Marta Domachowska 6-4, 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA tournament here."
Sports,"Avery Johnson is retiring as a player to focus on his new role as Don Nelson #39;s lead assistant, league sources told ESPN.com #39;s Marc Stein."
World,"Within hours of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf #39;s dramatic proposal this Monday to demilitarize the disputed region of Kashmir, both India and Pakistan demurred."
Sci/Tech," Federal authorities have arrested 28 individuals accused of operating public Web sites designed to help people steal, sell and forge credit cards and identification documents."
World," U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Thursday he would prefer not to face another election related lawsuit, but defended the high court's decision to get involved in the contentious dispute over the 2000 presidential vote in Florida."
Sci/Tech,"Federal authorities have arrested 28 individuals in the United States and several other countries who are accused of operating public Web sites designed to help people steal, sell and forge credit cards and identification documents. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Business," In the heart of Old Havana, at a corner of Plaza de Armas, probably the city #39;s most beautiful ancient square, a plaque on a building on a street bearing the unlikely name O #39;Reilly declares an unexpected affinity."
Business," The Far Eastern Economic Review, a leading newsweekly in the region, will be published as a monthly after its Nov 4 issue following after six years of losses, its publisher Dow Jones said Thursday."
Business,"On 28 October 2004, the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21) takes effect in the United States. This legislation creates a new legal instrument called the substitute check - defined as  quot;a paper "
Business,Asset management company Federated Investors Inc. on Thursday said it will buy Alliance Capital Management Holding LP #39;s cash management business.
Sci/Tech,The controversy rages on. Which offers a better  quot;value proposition quot; -- Windows or Linux? Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has issued an executive email outlining case studies and analyses making the case for Windows over Open Source Linux or proprietary Unix.
Sports,"IN THE brasseries of the Etoile quarter of Paris yesterday lunchtime, the talk was of how many more years the locals would have to endure Lance Armstrongs domination of their cherished Tour de France."
Sports,"Brazilian soccer was in mourning on Thursday after the death of Sao Caetano defender Serginho, who collapsed during the previous night #39;s match against Sao Paulo after suffering an apparent heart attack."
Sports,"Australian golfer Peter O #39;Malley is two shots off the pace after the first round of the European Tour event in Valderrama, Spain."
Sports,Mateja Kezman believes he can go on a goalscoring spree after finally opening his account for Chelsea. The former PSV Eindhoven striker scored the matchwinner in the 57th minute to give Chelsea victory over 
Sports," The Chicago Cubs Thursday declined to pick up the 2005 options on outfielder Moises Alou and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, making the two veterans free agents."
Sports,  Leaders Juventus moved five points clear at the top of Serie A as goals by Alessandro Del Piero and Marcelo Zalayeta gave the club a 2 0 win over AS Roma on Thursday.
Sports,The recently deposed world No.1 beating Poland #39;s Marta Domachowska 6-4 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Generali Ladies Linz WTA tournament.
Sports,"Craig Biggio will be back with the Houston Astros next season. If Jeff Kent returns, it will be at a reduced rate. Biggio #39;s \$3 million option was exercised Thursday by the Astros "
Sports,"FIRST there was development interest from Asda, now a Sainsbury wants to buy Leeds United. Sebastian Sainsbury, great-grandson of the founder of the supermarket chain, yesterday emerged "
World," The 48 hour deadline set by a group of Islamic militants for Japan to agree to withdraw its troops from Iraq expired Thursday night, with the group threatening to behead a 24 year old Japanese hostage if Tokyo ignores its demand."
World, Insurgents in Iraq have kidnapped more than 160 foreigners. Those held are:
World,"Russian oil giant Lukoil Holdings is planning a \$1 billion joint investment with Venezuela's state-run oil company, a top Lukoil official said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Law enforcement authorities have arrested 28 individuals accused of operating public Web sites designed to help people steal, sell and forge credit cards and identification documents."
World," Iraq has become a magnet for foreign  terrorists since the U.S. led invasion last year and there are  not enough troops to cope, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Britain  said on Thursday."
Sports," Golf finally felt easy to Jeff Sluman, and it wasn't hard to see why. From a fairway bunker on the 18th hole, he had to play a 20 yard hook to avoid the trees and reach the elevated green. His 7 iron stopped 16 inches from the cup for his ninth birdie, a course record 62 and a two shot lead in the Chrysler Championship on Thursday."
Sports," PALM HARBOR, Florida (Reuters) - Jeff Sluman shot a  course-record nine-under-par 62 on Thursday to lead after the  first round of the \$5 million Chrysler Championship."
Business," China raised interest rates Thursday for the first time in more than nine years, escalating its battle to tame feverish economic growth but immediately "
Business,Gateway (GTW:NYSE - news - research) narrowed its loss and beat Wall Street #39;s bottom-line expectations for the quarter ending in September.
Business,Jurors began deliberating Thursday in the first criminal trial to emerge from Enron Corp. #39;s 2001 collapse. The jury of six men and six women deliberated less than an hour late Thursday after hearing lengthy 
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has launched a mobile version of its Web, image and local search offerings in a move that creates a new, wireless battlefield in the search engine wars."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo is hoping to retain its dominance of the portable game market with the launch of wireless Nintendo DS, a hand-held double-screen console."
Sci/Tech,"Iphtashu Fitz writes  quot;CNet News is reporting that 4 major internet providers - AOL, Earthlink, Microsoft, and Yahoo, have filed another bunch of lawsuits against spammers."
Sci/Tech,Chip company Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Thursday rolled out a low-cost Internet device aimed at underserved markets around the world.
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America filed the copyright infringement suits against 750 computer users across the country -- including 25 university students.
Sci/Tech,"A man in Los Angeles filed a class action suit against US software giant Microsoft Wednesday, claiming that the company manufactured and sold thousands of defective Xbox video game systems."
Sports,Andre Agassi brushed past Jonas Bjorkman 6-3 6-4 at the Stockholm Open on Thursday to set up a quarter-final meeting with Spanish sixth seed Fernando Verdasco.
Sports,London #39;s football fans were back in the spotlight again today after a second successive night of crowd trouble in the capital.
Sports,Frank Thomas #39; decision to return to the Chicago White Sox wasn #39;t nearly so dramatic this year. Thomas exercised his \$8 million US option Thursday.
Sports," With three of its top four scorers returning for their senior seasons, the Kansas Jayhawks figure to be in the mix for the NCAA championship."
Sports,The Houston Astros are picking up Craig Biggio #39;s \$3 million option for 2005 but not the \$9 million for Jeff Kent. Oct. 28 HOUSTON - Craig Biggio will be back with the Houston Astros next season.
World,"An ailing Yasser Arafat -oo weak to stand, unable to hold down food and spending most of Thursday sleeping  -eed to leave his battered West Bank compound for "
World,"Communications Minister Helen Coonan says the Government is taking nothing for granted over the sale of Telstra. Senator Coonan plans to speak with the Coalition #39;s newest senator-elect, Barnaby Joyce, to discuss his concerns about services in the bush."
Sci/Tech," Best Buy Co. Inc. , aiming to capitalize on the growing popularity of digital imaging, on Thursday launched a photofinishing service that would allow customers to order prints online for the first time."
Sci/Tech, Shares of Apple Computer Inc.  on Thursday closed at a four year high as the iconic computer maker this week rolled out an iPod that displays photos and opened nine new iTunes online music stores in Europe.
Business," Shares of Apple Computer Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AAPL.O</A> on Thursday closed at a four year high as the iconic  computer maker this week rolled out an iPod that displays  photos and opened nine new iTunes online music stores in  Europe."
Sci/Tech,Federal agents and international allies arrest 28 suspects thought to have traded in credit card numbers and financial information.
Business,"The Director of the Arizona Department of Insurance, Christina Urias, is joining insurance regulators in other states to review allegations of bid-rigging and price-fixing between insurance brokers and insurance companies."
Business,"The board of ATA Holdings Corp.(ATAH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , parent of low-cost air carrier ATA Airlines, has approved payments to key executives and employees who stay with the company after its bankruptcy filing "
Business,"Personal computer maker Gateway Inc. (GTW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted its first operating profit in nearly three years as its retail strategy "
Sci/Tech,"The ink #39;s not yet dry on the PSP price tags, but the fallout from yesterday #39;s surprising announcements has already begun. Bloomberg Japan reported today on Nintendo #39;s reaction to Sony #39;s price point for the "
Sci/Tech,"With more than 30m sales under its belt, Grand Theft Auto is one of the most popular video game franchises. But today it is hoping that its new release, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, can break all records "
Sci/Tech,"SHIPMENTS of personal digital assistants declined for the third consecutive quarter as large vendors continued ceding the depressed market to smaller electronics makers, researcher IDC reported."
Sci/Tech,Millions of people in the Americas have stayed up to observe a total lunar eclipse that bathed the moon in a coppery red glow and gave scientists a chance to study the Earth #39;s atmosphere.
Sci/Tech,"A video game fan upset over a failed disk drive in his Xbox video game console has sued Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O on behalf of all Xbox owners across the United States.. The suit, filed "
Sci/Tech,"Construction of a 230,000-volt transmission line will begin in January and residents should expect all the usual construction issues that accompany any large project, Pacific Gas  amp; Electric Co."
Sports,"With the wind picking up as the first round of the Volvo Masters progressed throughout the day, the afternoon starters had the worst of the draw."
World,Nine British tourists on a religious holiday in Jordan were killed yesterday when their bus crashed near the ancient city of Petra.
Sports, All Pro left tackle Jonathan Ogden signed a new seven year contract Thursday with the Baltimore Ravens.
Sports," The Minnesota Timberwolves released guard Anthony Goldwire and forward Kasib Powell on Thursday, trimming their roster to 14 players."
Sports, Dodgers slugger Adrian Beltre filed for free agency Thursday  #151; the same day he underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove two large bone spurs from his left ankle.
Sci/Tech," BURLINGAME, CALIF.   BEA Systems is expanding the open source Beehive initiative but still has no plans to participate in the Eclipse open source tools organization, despite the embrace of Beehive by Eclipse."
Business,"Fox News Channel commentator Bill O'Reilly and a co-worker who had accused him of sexual harassment have agreed to settle and dropped all allegations against each other, lawyers for Fox said."
World," Bitingly personal, President Bush called Sen. John Kerry too weak and wavering for wartime leadership Thursday while the Democrat held Bush responsible for missing explosives in Iraq. ""The commander in chief is not getting his job done,"" Kerry said."
Sci/Tech,"The Web site of identity-fraud suspects operating as the ""Shadow Crew"" has been replaced by information about alleged members' arrests."
Sci/Tech,"BURLINGAME, CALIF.-- BEA Systems is expanding the open source Beehive initiative but still has no plans to participate in the Eclipse open source tools organization, despite the embrace of Beehive by Eclipse."
Sci/Tech,A Silicon Valley startup aiming to catapult wikis into the mainstream and transform the editable Web sites into an application development platform has attracted a flood of interest for its product beta.
World," Hamid Karzai will be sworn in as his country's first elected president Tuesday, facing a huge amount of more work to rebuild a land still traumatized by more than a quarter century of war."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK In a new twist on E P's exclusive tracking of major newspaper Web sites' electoral college maps, today's article will chart how they differ or agree on which states are still tossups and which lean toward one candidate or the other."
World, CALGARY (CP)   Premier Ralph Klein was blasted Thursday as mean spirited and disrespectful for saying two women who heckled him over payments to the disabled didn't look handicapped.
Sports,"   Avery Johnson, signed as a player coach less than a month ago by the Dallas Mavericks, retired from the players ranks to focus on his duties as an assistant coach to Don Nelson."
Sports," In his first moves as manager of the Seattle Mariners, Mike Hargrove decided to retain pitching coach Bryan Price and hired Ron Hassey as the team's bench coach."
Business,"LONDON Royal Dutch/Shell Group said Thursday that it was merging the two publicly traded entities that make up the company and unifying their boards, ending a nearly 100-year-old corporate structure."
Business,Shares in DreamWorks Animation surged as much 41 percent on their first day of trading Thursday as investors bet that the producer of computer-animated movies could use cash from its initial stock sale to challenge Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney.
Business,Former press baron Conrad Black has made a proposal to buy out the minority shareholders of his Canadian holding company Hollinger Inc.
Business,DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it had been notified that it was under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over alleged violations of a federal anti-bribery statute after a fired employee complained to labor officials.
Sci/Tech,AMERICA Online has filed a lawsuit accusing numerous unnamed defendants of violating US federal and state laws by sending bulk messages known as  quot;spim quot; to instant message accounts and internet chat rooms.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices on Thursday unveiled a low-cost Internet access device aimed at first-time users in India, Mexico and the Caribbean."
Sci/Tech," Cell phone pioneer Craig McCaw on Wednesday discussed Cingular Wireless #39; acquisition of AT amp;T #39;s wireless division, harking back to the 1994 sale of his company to Ma Bell."
Sports, Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington and kicker John Hall will not play Sunday versus the Green Bay Packers.
Sports,"Italian police investigating allegations that the six-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong intimidated a key witness in the trial of his trainer on drugs charges have passed a dossier of rider interviews to a prosecutor in Lucca, who will decide "
Sports,"Given what Sergio Garca has achieved in his career already it is difficult to believe he is only 24 years old. He had a 67 yesterday, four under, to share the Volvo Masters lead with his fellow Spaniard "
Sports,"Serginho, a 30-year-old defender with So Caetano, collapsed and died of what appeared to be a heart attack during a Brazilian league match on Wednesday night."
Sports,Jeff Sluman shattered the course record to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Chrysler Championship. The American recorded nine birdies in a nine-under-par 62 at the Westin Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course.
Sports," Guard Fred Jones, who won the Slam Dunk Contest last season, had his fourth year contract option picked up Thursday by the Indiana Pacers."
Sports,"It was typical of D Wayne Lukas that he chose to reveal an unexpected change of plan for Azeri, in American eyes the  quot;marquee quot; horse of the Breeders #39; Cup meeting, at the moment of maximum effect."
World, Cambodians were celebrating Friday as a 51 year old former ballet dancer prepared to become the country #39;s new king.
World,"Cambodians prepare for the coronation of King Sihamoni, amid an array of official festivities."
World,"Long queues have formed in Cuba as people rush to hand over US dollars, soon to be banned."
Business,"The Air Transport Association says, due to cutbacks, industry labor expenses are about the same today as they were a decade ago -- at about 34 percent of total costs."
Business,"The price for settling state charges of collusion and bid-rigging by America #39;s largest insurance broker could be  quot;far higher quot; than \$500 million, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Thursday."
Business,"Crude oil futures fell in New York, extending the biggest two-day decline in 19 months, amid concern China #39;s first interest-rate increase in nine years may slow growth in fuel demand in the world #39;s second-largest oil consumer."
Business," Hollinger International has extended an olive branch to its former ousted boss Conrad Black by offering him proceeds from its sale of two leading British newspapers, according to a report."
Business,"Alliance Capital Management Holding LP (AC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to sell its cash management business to Federated Investors Inc."
Sports, The tumultuous rookie season of Washington Redskins rookie Sean Taylor hit a new low in the early hours Thursday when he was arrested on a drunken driving charge.
Sports, Alonzo Mourning played for the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night for first time since a kidney transplant in December.
World, The deadline set by Islamic militants to behead a Japanese hostage in Iraq unless Tokyo pulled its army out of the country expired with no fresh news of the young man's fate.
Sci/Tech,"Description: NPR #39;s Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR #39;s Ira Flatow, host of Talk of the Nation Science Friday, about new images and data from the Cassini space probe that could unlock some of the mysteries surrounding Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Mobile can obtain localized search results, make calls from the results page, and obtain images. Shortcuts offer quick access to information, such as weather, stock quotes, sport scores and flight information."
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) has been suing people left, right and centre for illegal downloading, but now theyve taken a more positive action toward supporting legit downloading services."
Sci/Tech,"Oct. 27, 2004 - Political junkies of all stripes have gotten much of their news and political commentary during this year #39;s campaign from online sources, and a new survey finds the Internet is contributing to a wider awareness of political views."
Sci/Tech,"Sandisk this week announced the addition of new, higher capacity memory cards for mobile phones. The miniSD and RS-MMC card formats will now be offered in capacities as large as 512MB starting in November."
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 28, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A new fuel cell for notebook PCs, more compact and powerful than competing technologies, could be on the market in early 2006 at a price of around \$90, its Japanese inventors said this week."
Sports,"It also means he #39;ll have to be in top form right away. This year #39;s race,. lure of the world #39;s biggest cycling race is tough to resist."
Sports,"Serginho, a 30-year-old defender, died after suffering a heart attack while playing for Sao Caetano in a Brazilian first-division soccer game against Sao Paulo yesterday, his team said."
Sports,MODERATOR: Welcome everyone to today #39;s press conference. We have a lineup with thrilling racing that #39;s delivered six different winners in 13 races along with an incredibly talented crop of rookies this year that will indeed be the future of our series.
Sports,CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs may have a new left fielder at Wrigley Field next year. They #39;ve declined their eleven-and-a-half (m) million-dollar mutual option on the contract of outfielder Moises Alou (MOY #39;-ses ah-LOO #39;).
Sports,"  The Indiana Pacers exercised their option for reserve guard Fred Jones on Thursday, extending his contract through the 2005 06 season."
Sports,"However else he leans in the upcoming election, we already can be sure of one thing about D. Wayne Lukas. He must be. He has taken his classic lady, Azeri, one of the "
World,The first Westerners were kidnapped in Afghanistan yesterday when three UN election officials were bundled into a car by gunmen who ran their vehicle off the road in the capital Kabul.
World,Eleven Iraqi soldiers taken hostage by insurgents have been murdered. A video released by their captors showed one man being beheaded and 10 others being shot.
World," Democratic challenger John Kerry turned President Bush's own words against him on Thursday and said it was the Republican incumbent who had jumped to conclusions in Iraq, disqualifying him from being commander in chief."
Sci/Tech,"Many pundits have posited that the United States needs better identity cards and, in some cases, have argued for national identity cards."
Sports," Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair exercised and stretched with trainers Thursday, but was not able to practice with the Titans because of a bruised sternum."
World," Insurgents slaughtered 11 Iraqi soldiers, beheading one, then shooting the others execution style, and declared on an Islamic militant Web site Thursday that Iraqi fighters will avenge ""the blood"" of women and children killed in U.S. strikes on the guerrilla stronghold of Fallujah."
World, A judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to effectively drop from the ballot an Arizona initiative that would restrict government services provided to illegal immigrants.
Sci/Tech,"Plus: San Francisco mayor vows to bring Wi-Fi to the city, free computers to housing projects."
Sci/Tech,"IT professionals can expect a moderate increase in starting salary, a staffing firm says."
Business,"In an investigation that led from online forums to a passport-forging facility in Bulgaria, law enforcement officials arrested in the last 48 hours suspects from eight states and six foreign countries on charges of identity theft, computer fraud, credit "
Sci/Tech,"In its latest study of Americans #39; online habits, the Pew Internet  amp; American Life Project found that a substantial chunk of internet users want to voice their opinions online."
Sci/Tech,"Atari has opened the initial sign-up phase of the closed beta for its Dungeons  amp; Dragons real-time-strategy title, Dragonshard."
Sports,"Palm Harbor, FL (Sports Network) - Jeff Sluman fired a course-record, nine- under-par 62 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Chrysler Championship."
Sports,"Avery Johnson announced his retirement Thursday, officially ending his 16-year playing career and becoming a full-time assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks."
Sports,"America toasted its most romantic baseball team yesterday when the Boston Red Sox won the sport #39;s top prize, bringing a cry of delight from Senator John Kerry, the Democratic presidential "
Sports,Former world champions Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo of China won won the short program at Skate Canada with 66.48 points Thursday night.
World,"The relief agency CARE International has shut down all operations in Iraq and urged insurgents to release its director in Bagdhad, Margaret Hassan, who was kidnapped more than a week ago."
World,"Australia #39;s prime minister, John Howard, won the strongest mandate of any leader in nearly 25 years yesterday when he took control of the upper house of parliament."
World,Zimbabwe #39;s most persecuted white MP began a year of hard labour last night after parliament voted to jail him for shoving the Justice Minister during a debate over land seizures.
World,Recent warming considered by defense establishment as event of significant strategic importance. PM associate: It sounds too good to be true.
Sports," Frank Thomas is returning to the Chicago White Sox, but Magglio Ordonez appears to be headed elsewhere."
Business," The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week by 20,000, the largest jump in a month, the Labor Department reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A Texas energy company may get rights to drill in a pristine swathe of a New Mexico national forest after a White House task force intervened on its behalf, a move that has become a hot issue in the battleground state before next week's presidential election."
Sci/Tech," Parked neatly side by side in a quiet clearing in the heart of Africa's largest rainforest, the two bright yellow bulldozers look absurdly out of place."
World, The abduction of three foreign election workers in Afghanistan could force aid groups to reduce their international staff in a country that just finished counting votes in its first direct presidential election.
Sci/Tech, Researchers and businesses in West Virginia will be able to access the first state sponsored public Internet computing grid when the Global Grid Exchange is launched next month.
Business," The dollar edged toward six month lows  against the yen on Friday, reversing a short lived rally on  news that China had raised interest rates, as attention  returned to worries about the strength of the U.S. economy."
World, The abduction of three foreign election  workers in Afghanistan could force aid groups to reduce their  international staff in a country that just finished counting  votes in its first direct presidential election.
Sports," Houston Astros centerfielder Carlos Beltran and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Adrian Beltre headline a list of 65 players who have declared free agency Thursday, the first day individuals can officially file."
World,"The victims included the jeep #39;s driver and another civilian accompanying the soldiers who were headed for an operation against militants, said to be hiding in nearby mountains."
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Business,The oil giant Shell yesterday unveiled plans to merge its British and Dutch halves into a single company under the control of a unified board in what marks the most sweeping 
Business,"Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd, the world #39;s largest dairy exporter, offered A\$1.34 billion (US\$1 billion) for the shares it does not own in National Foods Ltd, to expand milk sales in Australia and Asia."
Sports,"Frank Thomas is returning to the Chicago White Sox, but Magglio Ordonez appears to be headed elsewhere. While Thomas exercised his \$8 million option Thursday, Ordonez filed for free agency, and general manager "
Sports,Fabio Capello finished on top as his Juventus defeated former club AS Roma 2-0 last night in a scrappy game. Alessandro Del Piero scored his third goal in his last two matches and Uruguayan Marcelo Zalayeta added an insurance goal.
World,"An explosion caused by a short-circuit in the lobby of the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital Thursday injured at least six people, including two foreigners, authorities said."
Sci/Tech," With most states reporting massive new voter registrations and many political observers worrying about potential voter confusion and allegations of fraud on Nov.2, one organization has created a web based tool to answer questions and provide information."
World,"BOUAKE, Ivory Coast - President Thabo Mbeki on Sunday arrived in the central Ivory Coast rebel stronghold of Bouake, where he received a rousing welcome as a potential peacemaker in the divided country."
Sports," OAKLAND, California (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers relief  pitcher Frank Francisco will face misdemeanor assault charges  for his part in a September 13 melee between players and fans  during his club's game against the Oakland Athletics."
Sports,The plan to finance a new stadium for the relocated Montreal Expos has exposed a schism within the District of Columbia's City Council and among its citizens.
Sci/Tech," Scientists at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory say they have developed the first system to convert dirty diesel fuel into a quiet, self contained and efficient energy source."
Sci/Tech," Urban air pollution may be reducing rainfall in the Central Valley and along the heavily populated southern California coast, while trimming mountain snowfall that supplies much of the state's drinking and irrigation water and hydroelectric power, a Stanford University professor's study released Thursday shows."
Sci/Tech," The international Cassini spacecraft is providing evidence that Saturn's planet size moon Titan is geologically alive and has active atmospheric processes that could be moving material, possibly even liquids, on its surface, scientists said Thursday."
World," Japan's unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent in September, the government said Friday in the latest sign of a recovery in the job market of the world's second largest economy."
Business,"Sony recorded a 61.6 jump in its net profit in the third quarter of this year thanks to the success of its entertainment and movie sectors, the firm said yesterday."
Business,"Spurred on by a large, green ogre, buoyed by a school of wise-cracking fish and with a podgy superhero helping its cause, DreamWorks Animation yesterday saw its share price rise by 41 on its first day of trading."
Business,"Oct. 28 - New banking rules usually go unnoticed by consumers, but a change going into effect today is going to cost consumers plenty."
Business,Further evidence that the housing market has run out of steam emerged yesterday as the Nationwide reported the first fall in prices for three years.
Sports,"The route of the 2005 Tour de France was announced yesterday, and the changes look set to test the dominance of the reigning champion, Lance Armstrong."
Sports," The future of of the Vancouver Molson Indy Race is up in the air again, following the release of the Champ Car World Series schedule for 2005."
Sports,"Under the cover of darkness, the entire British challenge for Breeders #39; Cup XXI emerged on to the track here at Lone Star Park yesterday."
World,"All morning they emerged from Yasser Arafat #39;s prison with assurances that the ageing revolutionary was not done for yet. Hanan Ashrawi, the former peace negotiator, revealed that  quot;the president quot; had managed to keep down a breakfast of cornflakes and milk."
World,"Nato troops are hunting for three UN workers, one of them British-Irish, kidnapped in Afghanistan #39;s first Iraqi-style abduction yesterday."
World,"This week, Israel took the biggest step towards solving the Middle East conflict for 30 years when the Knesset backed disengagement from the Gaza Strip."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Friday that Washington had no way to force Iran to allow UN inspectors unrestricted access to suspected nuclear sites despite US doubts Tehran would come clean on its own.
Business,But the step could risk social unrest if heavily indebted state companies respond by laying off more workers.
Sports," The Packers' top three offensive performers missed practice again Thursday as quarterback Brett Favre, running back Ahman Green and lineman Marco Rivera were on the sideline."
Sci/Tech," The company's software, built on IBM's on demand architecture, lets carriers extend the life of legacy applications while pushing out new functionality."
Sci/Tech,"\\Why are there no fewer than 500 different Wiki implementations?\\MoinMoin, Jot, JSPWiki, InterWiki, MediaWiki, SocialText, Twiki, Team Notepad,\PhpWiki, WikiDoc, Project Forum, xWiki, AspWiki, SnipSnap, AsWiki, eGroupware\Wiki, Hiki, MiniWiki, MyWiki, ParseWiki, PHP Groupware Wiki, Trac, Usemod Wiki,\Wiliki, Zope zWiki... I'm sure I could go on...\\Aren't most of these Open Source?  Can't some of these projects merge?  For god\sake *stop it*!  The world doesn't need another wiki applications.\"
Business,A \$7.4 billion takeover bid for the Australian mining company WMC Resources has seen its share price surge by 36 per cent. The Swiss-based mining house Xstrata wants to add WMC Resources to its Australian mining portfolio.
Business, The Conrad Black saga took a fresh twist Thursday as the embattled press baron announced plans to buy out other shareholders of Hollinger Inc.
Sci/Tech,"THEY USED TO be for kids. Space Invaders, Pong, Doom, some of them were shoot-em-up fun, others were just, well, fun. But computer games have changed."
Sci/Tech," For someone who rarely appears before large gatherings, Craig McCaw has spent a lot of time in the spotlight this week at a wireless industry trade show."
Sports,PARIS: Lance Armstrong has left the question marks hovering over his participation on next years Tour de France where the American could stretch his record to seven consecutive victories.
Sports,The news from Nagpur is not good. And we are not talking just about the on field performance of the Indian cricketers. Reports say there is more than what it meets the eye to the thigh (or is groin?
Sports, Point guard Avery Johnson retired Thursday as an active player to accept a coaching position with the Dallas Mavericks.
Sports,Tim Henman was made to work hard to reach the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors tournament yesterday before eventually overcoming South African Wesley Moodie in the second round.
Sports,"The turbulent story of Leeds United took another bizarre turn yesterday as Sebastian Sainsbury, a 41-year-old member of the supermarket dynasty, emerged as the frontman for an American-based "
Business,"Buoyed by strong consumer demand for personal computers and stringent cost cuts, computer maker Gateway reported a third-quarter loss on Thursday that was much narrower than a year ago."
Sports,"The route for next year #39;s Tour de France may provide the stiffest test yet for the six-times winner, Lance Armstrong. Or perhaps not."
Sports,Maybe the idea of financing a new stadium here for the relocated Montreal Expos seemed easy last month when the city received the news that Major League Baseball would send the team to the nation #39;s capital.
Sci/Tech,Teenagers are fiends for sending text messages from their phones. Virgin Mobile wants them to feast on other services as well.
Business,"Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), one of China #39;s biggest vehicle producers, clinched a much-heralded final deal with creditors of Ssangyong Motors yesterday to take over the No 4 South Korean automaking firm."
World," A survey of deaths in Iraqi households estimates that as many as 100,000 more people may have died throughout the country in the 18 months since the U.S. led invasion than would be expected based on the death rate before the war."
Sci/Tech, Federal authorities on Thursday indicted 19 people in the United States and abroad on charges related to a Web site investigators claimed was one of the largest online centers for trafficking in stolen identity information and credit cards.
World,"Militants piled more pressure on Washington #39;s military allies in Iraq on Thursday, seizing a Polish woman and holding a Japanese man under threat of death."
World, Presidential and congressional candidates can raise unlimited donations to finance recounts as President Bush and Al Gore did for their high stakes Florida dispute in 2000.
World,"Heads of state gather in Rome to sign the EU constitution, as a row over the new Commission continues."
World,Scientists say they have engineered a molecule which could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Business," China's surprise interest rate rise  weighed down Asian stocks on Friday as investors sold shares of  miners, shippers and other firms whose fortunes have been  closely linked to the country's rapid growth."
Sports,The Mystics' Chamique Holdsclaw said Thursday she is suffering from depression.  The affliction caused her to leave the team in midseason.
Sports,"The Breeders' Cup makes it tougher for trainers, horses and veterinarians to cheat and dope their horses than any other competition."
Sports,"  In its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 11 Virginia Tech is headed to the BCS. Bryan Randall threw two touchdown passes and the Virginia Tech defense came up big all day as the Hokies knocked off No."
Sports,The Leukemia  #38; Lymphoma Society's Team in Training surveyed its runners and found that one of the primary reasons people join a marathon training group is to meet other people.
Sports,The off week could not have come at a better time for 13th-ranked Virginia with quarterback Marques Hagans hobbled by an injured hip.
Business,"China #39;s central bank raised official borrowing costs for the first time in nine years Thursday night, a step aimed at slowing breakneck economic growth and inflation "
Sci/Tech," Law enforcement authorities on both sides of the Atlantic have arrested 28 people on suspicion of operating Web sites that were allegedly designed to steal, sell and forge credit cards and identification documents."
World,The deadline set by Islamic militants for the beheading of a Japanese hostage unless their demands were met has passed with no news of the man #39;s fate.
World,Japan raced against the clock yesterday to free a young Japanese hostage in Iraq but had little reason for hope less than a day before the deadline set by al-Qaida-linked militants for his killing.
World," Pre election tensions mounted Thursday in Florida amid claims of voter intimidation, promises that absentee ballots will reach the Broward County citizens who are missing them, and concerns that Republicans will question the authenticity of thousands of votes on Election Day."
Business,"Some have explained the flu vaccine shortage by saying that the vaccines business holds little allure, but vaccines, it turns out, can make for good business."
Business,"Germany, with its high costs and reluctant consumers, has become a drag on the country's two largest carmakers, DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen."
World,The surge in early voting is affecting where candidates are sent and money is spent in the final days of the campaign.
World,A videotape shows a huge supply of explosives still at Al Qaqaa munitions complex nine days after the fall of Baghdad.
World,"Having waited 86 years for World Series glory, Bostonians found themselves swirling with elation, but also scratching their heads."
Sports,"Reuben Droughns is on pace to become the fifth different running back to eclipse 1,000 yards in a season under Coach Mike Shanahan."
World," The family of a Japanese man being held hostage in Iraq begged for his life on Friday after the expiry of a deadline set by his captors, who have threatened to behead him unless Japan withdrew its troops."
World," A second bomb exploded near a food  stall in southern Thailand on Friday, wounding at least nine  members of a bomb squad investigating an earlier blast that  wounded four people."
Business,"Delta Air Lines #39; pilots, by far the best paid in the airline industry, face a painful choice over the next few weeks: accept a tentative deal that calls for a one-third cut in pay, or "
Business,"n Last edition of the Far Eastern Economic Review is shown on the streets of Hong Kong. The weekly news magazine is to fold in its current form with the loss of 80 jobs, the magazine #39;s publisher Dow Jones said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O and other Internet access providers filed three new lawsuits on Thursday to stop the spread of unsolicited e-mail messages touting everything from home refinancing to miracle health cures.
Sci/Tech,Go outside on Wednesday evening and take a look at the moon. It will look mighty strange. The Earth #39;s dark shadow will march across the face of the moon and by 9:30 pm the moon will take on an eerie red color.
Sports,"The Football Association began an investigation yesterday into the crowd trouble which marred Chelsea #39;s League Cup match against West Ham on Wednesday evening, the second such outbreak at a London match within 24 hours."
World,"EU leaders will gather in Rome today to sign an historic new constitution, but the planned celebration of European unity has been transformed into a crisis meeting over the bloc #39;s stalled executive."
World,"NIIGATA (Kyodo) Rescue operations to save three people trapped in a buried car in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, ended without a second miracle Thursday after a 3-year-old girl was confirmed dead."
World,"Havana, Oct 28 (AIN) For the 13th consecutive time, the United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday for the lifting of the US economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba."
Business,"Cubans jammed banks and exchange kiosks to swap their dollars for local pesos on Thursday, as the communist government, retaliating for tightened sanctions, moved "
Sports,To this point -- Boston up 3-0 on St. Louis at Tuesday #39;s press time -- the 2004 World Series has been a major league letdown. I had a feeling that the American League Championship Series was our true World Series.
World,The explosion followed a blast late on Thursday that killed two people and wounded about 20 in a border town in Narathiwat province.
Business,"China's central bank raised interest rates Thursday for the first time in nearly a decade, signaling a deep unease with the breakneck pace of development and an intent to curb fears of runaway inflation."
Business,"Bill O'Reilly settled a sexual harassment lawsuit by his former producer last night, ending what he called a ""brutal ordeal."""
Business,"GEORGETOWN, Del., Oct. 28 -- Plaintiffs in a shareholder lawsuit over former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz's \$140 million severance package attempted Thursday to portray Ovitz as a dishonest bumbler who botched the hiring of a major television executive and pushed the release of a movie that angered the Chinese government, damaging Disney's business prospects in the country."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. and UAL Corp.'s United Airlines, both operating under bankruptcy court protection, reported losses in the third quarter yesterday, blaming record high fuel prices and an inability to raise fares amid stiff competition."
Business,"ExxonMobil Corp. and Royal Dutch/Shell Group yesterday reported large increases in third-quarter profits, part of an industry-wide windfall caused by high oil prices and strong demand."
Business,Check out your checking account -- and make sure you have enough money in it before you write any checks from now on.
Sports, Auburn probably will have to be content with a SEC championship because the Tigers aren #39;t likely to get a shot at the title they want.
World,The US Defence Secretary enters the row over large amounts of explosives allegedly looted in Iraq.
World,"The former President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, calls for free and fair elections in his country."
Sci/Tech,"IT professionals can expect a moderate increase in starting salary, a staffing firm says."
World," A second bomb exploded near a food stall in southern Thailand on Friday, wounding at least nine members of a bomb squad investigating an earlier blast that wounded four people."
Sports," Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Hong Kong Open for his fifth European tour title of the year, closing with a 4 under 66 on Sunday for a one stroke victory over Ryder Cup teammate Padraig Harrington and South Africa #39;s James Kingston."
Business," China's surprise interest rate rise weighed down Asian stocks on Friday as investors sold shares of miners, shippers and other firms whose fortunes have been closely linked to the country's rapid growth."
Sports," Longtime Chicago Cubs analyst Steve Stone announced Thursday he was leaving WGN TV, less than one month after coming under fire for on air comments he made criticizing the team."
World, The Japanese government convened an emergency session Friday following a media report that a body believed to be Asian was discovered in Iraq.
World, The Senate race in Kentucky stayed at fever pitch on Thursday as Democratic challenger Daniel Mongiardo stressed his opposition to gay marriage while accusing Republican incumbent Jim Bunning of fueling personal attacks that seemed to suggest Mongiardo is gay.
World, Japan was checking a media report on  Friday that an Asian body had been found in Iraq after the  expiry of a deadline set for the beheading of a Japanese youth  whose captors had demanded that Tokyo withdraw its troops.
World," Four Pitcairn Island men were sentenced  by a British court to prison terms ranging from two to six  years for raping underage girls on the remote South Pacific  island, a British official said on Friday."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein yesterday said that even if the carrier #39;s pilots approve a \$1 billion cost-cutting agreement, the airline may still have to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. and UAL Corp. #39;s United Airlines, both operating under bankruptcy court protection, reported losses in the third quarter yesterday, blaming record high fuel prices "
Business,"CNN announced yesterday that it would shut down its CNNfn cable channel next month, abandoning its nine-year-old effort to create a financial news competitor to CNBC."
Sci/Tech,"Four of the nation #39;s largest online providers yesterday announced a new round of lawsuits aimed at e-mail spammers, including the first major case involving spam sent via an instant messaging service."
World,"Two people died and more than 20 others were injured when a bomb exploded at a Sungai Kolok bar Thursday night in Southern Thailand, The Nation reports."
Sci/Tech,"In the event of a computer failure such as the one that caused massive power outages in the Northeast and upper Midwest last year, can the federal government intervene?"
Sci/Tech,"The suits include the first filed by America Online against spammers who use instant messaging, a practice the online industry calls spimming."
Sci/Tech,"Four of the nation's largest online providers Thursday announced a new round of lawsuits aimed at e-mail spammers, including the first major case involving spam sent via an instant messaging service. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Law enforcement authorities on both sides of the Atlantic have arrested 28 people on suspicion of operating Web sites that were allegedly designed to steal, sell and forge credit cards and identification documents.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Ernst Volgenau, founder of SRA International Inc., said Thursday he will step down as chief executive of the company in January but will continue to serve as chairman of the board.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," All of the human embryonic stem cells available to federally funded scientists under President Bush's three-year-old research policy share a previously unrecognized trait that fosters rejection by the immune systems, diminishing their potential as medical treatments, new research indicates."
Business,"The People #39;s Bank of China, China #39;s central bank, announced yesterday that it would raise both lending and deposit interest rates 0.27 percentage point as of today."
Business,"The Sony Corporation reported a 61 percent increase in net profit for the most recent quarter, as  quot;Spider-Man 2 quot; pulled in big profits for the company #39;s movie division and helped "
Business,"DreamWorks Animation, the company behind the blockbuster Shrek movies, has enjoyed a fairytale beginning on Wall Street with its share price leaping nearly 40 per cent."
Business,"NEW YORK Oct 28, 2004 - CNN will shut down its struggling CNNfn financial news network in mid-December, giving up its attempt to compete with CNBC after nine years."
Sci/Tech,Semiconductor supplier AMD announced Thursday (Oct. 28) it has launched an initiative to give 50 percent of the world #39;s population Internet connectivity and computing capabilities 
Sci/Tech,"OCTOBER 28, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - DENVER -- The Digital ID World conference, first launched three years ago to hype emerging identity management technologies, has outgrown this mile-high city while riding the ballistic growth in its target market."
Sci/Tech,A video game fan upset over a failed disc drive in his Xbox video game console has sued Microsoft Corp. on behalf of all Xbox owners across the United States.
Sports,Manchester United legend George Best has revealed his disdain for the perpetrators of the food fight which took place at Old Trafford last weekend after the highly-charged game with Arsenal.
Sports,"In the spirit of Texas Hold  #39;Em, The Breeders #39; Cup is raising the stakes. Horse racing #39;s richest day is gambling on an untested racetrack tomorrow for the second time "
Sports,"Anthony Calvillo threw three touchdown passes and surpassed the 6,000-yard plateau as the Montreal Alouettes humiliated the Toronto Argonauts 58-20 on Thursday night."
Sports, Mike Ribeiro says he does not support a salary cap for NHL players. The Montreal Canadiens centre told the all sports television station RDS on Thursday that a report this week that said he 
World, Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Thursday:
Sci/Tech,"Since most people using the MSN Spaces service are are just getting their weblogs up and running, it #39;s not easy to tell what a full-fledged blog on the site will look like."
Sci/Tech," Four of the nation's largest online providers yesterday announced a new round of lawsuits aimed at e mail spammers, including the first major case involving spam sent via an instant messaging service."
Sports," Bryan Randall threw for 304 yards and two long touchdowns in the fourth quarter as No. 22 Virginia Tech, stifled much of the night, rallied for a 34 20 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday."
Business,"China #39;s surprise decision to raise interest rates to cool its economy pulled the rug out from under Australia #39;s high-flying resource sector on Friday, dragging the local sharemarket down from record highs."
Sci/Tech,AMD launched an initiative to enable 50 of the world #39;s population with Internet connectivity and computing capabilities by 2015.
Sci/Tech,"Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
World," Fresh violence erupted Thursday with the bombing of a bar in Thailand's mostly Muslim south, while villagers held a mass burial for some of the 78 protesters who suffocated while in army custody this week."
Sports,"After their emphatic sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox no longer need to apologize for their history."
Business,But the step could risk social unrest if heavily indebted state companies respond by laying off more workers.
Business,"Some have explained the flu vaccine shortage by saying that the vaccines business holds little allure, but vaccines, it turns out, can make for good business."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. has bought digital map maker Keyhole, extending the search engine with a toolbox that can catalog almost anything in the world."
Sci/Tech,"Four leading Internet service providers announced yesterday that they had filed a new round of lawsuits against senders of junk e-mail, or spam."
Sports,"DerMarr Johnson scored all eight of his points in the final two minutes, helping the Denver Nuggets rally for a 93-88 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams."
World,Arsenal midfielder Edu lifts the lid on events following the game against Man Utd.
World," Bomb blasts rocked southern Thailand on Friday hours before Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was to address the nation as he faces his worst crisis following the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters. A second bomb exploded at a busy food stall in Yala province on Friday, wounding nine bomb squad members who had arrived to investigate an earlier blast that wounded three people, including one policeman, hospital officials said."
Sports," 1931  #151; Lefty Grove, winner of 31 games for the Philadelphia A's, was named the American League MVP."
Sci/Tech,"Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Live From SES Sweden - AdSense verses Affiliate Programs - Google Is Now Indexing Pop-ups - Redirects, Frames And Cloaking - Do You Avoid Content Targeted Listings? - Image Ads On Google Adwords - The Right way to Count Links?"
Sports, Residents packed the District of Columbia Council chambers Thursday to praise or pan the mayor's  #36;440 million proposal to refurbish RFK Stadium and build a new ballpark for the Montreal Expos.
Sci/Tech,"A new, top-of-the-line iPod takes the concept of a high-capacity music player in a new direction. Instead of just playing songs, the iPod Photo also shows off your digital pictures."
Sci/Tech,Video gamers are getting younger and younger. And parents and the video game industry agree that the implications are likely to be huge.
Sci/Tech,Game fan upset over failed disc drive sues Microsoft on behalf of all U.S. Xbox owners.
Business,OIL giant Shell swept aside nearly 100 years of history yesterday when it unveiled plans to merge its UK and Dutch parent companies.
Business,Shares of DreamWorks Animation Inc. soared nearly 38 percent on the first day of trading Thursday as investors anticipated Shrek-sized profits from the computer animation film studio.
Business,Jurors began deliberations in the trial of six former Enron Corp. and Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. executives accused of fraud and conspiracy in the energy trader #39;s 1999 sale of three power-generating barges.
Sci/Tech,"Anthropologists are not often giddy with excitement, but the unearthing of the skeleton of a meter-tall female who hunted pygmy elephants and giant rats 18,000 years ago has them whooping with delight the finding of another piece of the puzzle of the "
Sports,"On Tuesday, millions of Americans will decide whether George W. Bush or John F. Kerry will be president of the United States for the next four years."
Sports,"Third baseman Vinny Castilla said he fits fine with the Colorado youth movement, even though he #39;ll turn 38 next season and the Rockies are coming off the second-worst "
World,"Two bombs exploded today near a tea shop and wounded 20 people in southern Thailand, police said, as violence continued unabated in the Muslim-majority region where residents are seething over the deaths of 78 detainees while in military custody."
Sports," When Terry Pendleton got a call from Braves general manager John Schuerholz a day after Atlanta's season ended, he wondered if he was getting fired."
World," A gift of free air time to GOP candidates from a Fresno area broadcaster drew challenges on several fronts Thursday, as Democrats tried to stop the ads from running in key areas before Tuesday's election."
World,"Soldiers who left behind families in the U.S. are divided between Bush and Kerry, but there is little doubt where most stand. Polls show that two-thirds of them favor Bush."
World," An ailing Yasser Arafat  #151; too weak to stand, unable to hold down food and spending most of Thursday sleeping  #151; agreed to leave his battered West Bank compound for the first time in more than two years and fly to Paris for urgent medical treatment."
Business,"The troubled airline has scored a money-saving pact with its pilots. But to avert a bankruptcy, more savings are needed. After more than a year of bargaining and some very high-pressure negotiating sessions "
Business,It was once the crown jewel of the Sony empire. But for years now the Japanese company #39;s consumer-electronics division -- responsible for everything from TVs to Walkmans to DVD players -- has been a disaster.
Sci/Tech,"Sydney: The newly discovered remains of a previously unknown species of miniature human in the Indonesian island of Flores, 600 kilometres east of Bali, by Australian and Indonesian scientists, are being hailed as the most significant scientific find of "
Sports,"Derek Lowe stood in the boisterous Boston Red Sox clubhouse early yesterday morning, a bottle of champagne in one hand, a cigar in the other."
Sports,"Longtime Chicago Cubs analyst Steve Stone announced yesterday he was leaving WGN-TV, less than one month after coming under fire for on-air comments he made criticizing the team."
Sports,"Barclay Tagg is infamous in horse racing for his gloomy, grumpy, pessimistic personality, so his enthusiasm, even giddiness, the other day came as a surprise."
World,"The Prince of Wales said his heart goes out to the relatives of nine British tourists killed in a bus crash in Jordan. Charles, who was an official "
Sports,A course-record 62 vaults Jeff Sluman into a two-shot lead after the first round at the Chrysler Championship.
Sports,Rockets center Yao Ming was held out of the team's final preseason game with Denver on Thursday due to a hyper-extended left elbow.
Sports,Alonzo Mourning had 12 points and five rebounds in his first game since undergoing a kidney transplant in December.
World,Cambodia's new King Sihamoni is anointed by his father as his coronation day gets under way.
Business," Oil prices deepened this week's 8 percent rout on Friday, edging nearer  #36;50 a barrel as China's surprise interest rate rise stirred concerns over demand growth from the world's second largest energy user."
Business," Oil prices deepened this week's 8  percent rout on Friday, edging nearer  $50 a barrel as China's  surprise interest rate rise stirred concerns over demand growth  from the world's second largest energy user."
Sports,Fortunately I have a syndicated sports talk radio show to exorcise my demons as a Yankee fan after the Red Sox won the 2004 World Series.
Sports,"Eagles can be thrown on, but this is Kyle Boller and the Ravens we are talking about. He #39;d be a great start, but losing Jonathan Ogden is a pretty big blow."
Sports,"Next! A week removed from dispatching a previously undefeated team with haughty intentions, the rocking and rolling and seemingly unbeatable New England Patriots meet a second consecutive "
World, Insurgents slaughtered 11 Iraqi soldiers and declared yesterday that Iraqi fighters will avenge women and children killed in US strikes on the guerrilla stronghold of Fallujah.
World,"Fresh violence erupted yesterday with the bombing of a bar in Thailand #39;s mostly Muslim south, as villagers held a mass burial for some of the 78 protesters who suffocated in army custody this week."
World,US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage warned Ukraine today that a flawed presidential election could have dire consequences for the country #39;s relationship with the West.
World," China's central bank sought on Friday to soothe concerns over its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade, saying it will not have a big impact on the economy or the pegged yuan currency."
Sports,The owners disagree with NFL Players Association Executive Director Gene \Upshaw about the league's future economic system says Commissioner Paul \Tagliabue.
Business,"Staff at three VW factories start a series of warning strikes, as the carmaker continues talks over cost-cutting plans."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. has a tentative deal on pilot concessions and much needed breathing room, but uncertainty about the carrier #39;s debt restructuring remains."
Business,"CNN plans to shut down its CNNfn network in mid-December, cutting 60 jobs in the process. Some of the financial news network #39;s programming will shift to CNN, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported Thursday."
Business," Exxon Mobil on Thursday said third quarter net income jumped 56 percent, boosted by high oil and gas prices, better refining and marketing results and record chemical earnings."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft has spotted what may be icy volcanic flows and a large lake of oily liquid on Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan, scientists said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"  Consumers are doing a better job of guarding against identity thieves, yet most still give out too many personal details, making themselves vulnerable to becoming one of the millions of victims each year, according to a survey "
Sports,"The few who came to watch embraced the significance of the evening, so even as Alonzo Mourning sat down for the final time with 7:50 left in the fourth quarter, they showed their gratitude "
Sports,  Minnesota senior center Janel McCarville broke her left hand at practice Thursday and is expected to miss four weeks.
World,"  Public health experts have estimated that around 100,000 Iraqi civilians have died since the United States invaded Iraq in March last year."
World," Cambodia's new monarch King Norodom Sihamoni received blessings from top Buddhist monks and his parents ahead of his formal coronation ceremony, as Phnom Penh slipped into celebratory mode."
Business, The dollar hovered above a six month low  against the yen on Friday as the market considered the meaning  of a rate rise in China and worried about the strength of the  U.S. economy.
Business,"Senior Kris Olsen, like many other students, has already made plans to travel home to New York for Thanksgiving break. But he wonders if his flight will even get off the ground because he #39;s flying with ATA."
Business,"Unlike its rivals, the automaker makes a profit selling cars and gains US market share. By Brett Clanton / The Detroit News. Chrysler #39;s ongoing recovery got another boost Thursday as the automaker reported "
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed a civil suit on October 14 against the worlds largest insurance broker, Marsh  amp; McLennan, charging the US firm with bid-rigging and other practices "
Business,"Time Warner #39;s CNNfn waved the white flag yesterday, saying it was shutting down after nine years of unsuccessfully competing with CNBC for the top business cable station."
World," An Afghan court has sentenced to death  three Afghans convicted of killing 11 Chinese road engineers in  the northeastern province of Kunduz last June, a Supreme Court  Judge said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists say new images from the US-European Cassini spacecraft support the view that Saturn #39;s giant moon, Titan, has conditions similar to that of early Earth before life appeared."
Sci/Tech," quot;That #39;s not a game machine, quot; said Yasuhiro Minagawa, head of PR for Nintendo Co., Ltd.  quot;They showed it at the Tokyo Game Show without any fundamental game software, and you can tell that it #39;s not yet complete."
Sci/Tech,"Top Internet service providers began a second coordinated legal blitz against spammers yesterday, filing seven lawsuits under the CAN-SPAM Act."
Sports,The Boston Red Sox ended their 86-year championship drought with a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the World Series.
World, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat left the West Bank early Friday in a Jordanian military helicopter on his way to receive treatment in Paris for an ailment that has left him haggard and weak.
World," Australia declared their second innings on 329 for five, setting India 543 to win, on the fourth morning of the third test on Friday."
Business, Japan's central bank kept its loose monetary policy unchanged Friday amid signs that keeping ample cash flowing in the financial system is necessary to keep the nation's economic recovery going.
Business,"an oil giant with a corporate governance structure as complicated as its name -s trying to simplify. That was the good news Thursday, but the embattled "
Sci/Tech,"The anti virus software will be available when subscribers download a new version of AOL #39;s client software, AOL 9.0 Security Edition, in November."
Sports,Andre Agassi advanced to the quarter-finals of the Stockholm Open with a comfortable 6-3 6-4 victory over 1997 champion Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden.
Sports, Ken Ramsey likes to say he's been successful in practically everything he's taken on. That would sound like bragging coming from just about any other horse owner.
World," JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 28 -- The Indonesian government on Thursday opened the retrial of a cleric charged with leading an al Qaeda-linked group and inciting its members to carry out terrorist attacks against U.S. interests."
Business,"Impeccably timed to take full advantage of the success of  quot;Shark Tale, quot; the initial public offering of DreamWorks Animation SKG went off swimmingly Thursday, floating 38 higher in its first day of trading."
Business,"UAL Corp. posted a third-quarter net loss of \$274 million, joining the long list of air carriers felled by high fuel prices and depressed fares in what is usually the sector #39;s strongest period."
Business," Group 1 Automotive reported a net loss of \$9.6 million for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. The results include a charge of \$29."
Sci/Tech,"This week, UK government agencies got the go-ahead to use Linux and other open source products in a report published by the UK Office of Government Commerce (OGC)."
Sports,"Best Player: It was hard to argue with Boston #39;s Manny Ramirez, who was recognized as the MVP. A case could be made for at least four or five other Red Sox, but Ramirez made a significant contribution with his bat in every game."
Sports,"NBA star Alonzo Mourning came back to the court Thursday night in a Nets 2-point-win over the 76ers. BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhuanet) -- NBA star Alonzo Mourning came back to the court Thursday night in a Nets 2-point-win over the 76ers."
World,"  Armed men in military uniforms stopped a UN vehicle in Kabul on Thursday, beating the driver and abducting three foreigners who were in Afghanistan to help oversee landmark presidential elections."
World," The mystery death of a middle aged British tourist near Australia's world renowned Ayers Rock this week deepened following an autopsy that failed to establish the cause, police said."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser  Arafat, weakened by what doctors think may be leukemia, flew  for treatment in France on Friday from the besieged West Bank  headquarters where he had been pinned for over 2-1/2 years."
Business,SINGAPORE: Chinas reluctance to unshackle the yuan when the dollar is plumbing record lows against the euro risks sparking political tensions that could complicate the already fraught task of ironing out global economic imbalances.
Business," Australian nickel and copper miner WMC Resources rejected aA $7,4bn takeover bid from Xstrata, but left the door open for a higher offer, which sent its shares soaring."
Sci/Tech,Millions of people in the Americas stayed up on Wednesday to observe a total lunar eclipse that bathed the moon in a coppery red glow and gave scientists a chance to study the Earths atmosphere.
Sports,"Keith Foulke squeezed the ball tight. After all those years and all that heartache, the Boston Red Sox had the World Series firmly in hand."
Sports,The citizens of Washington came to the DC city council on Thursday to express a variety of opinions about the proposed new stadium deal that would bring the Expos to the city.
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. YALA, Thailand -- Two bomb blasts rocked southern Thailand Friday, injuring at least 18 people as fury mounted "
Business,Breaking news: CNN said Thursday it has subjected CNNfn to its own form of numbers-crunching and will shut down the financial news network around the time of its ninth anniversary in mid-December.
Business,"It is not exactly illegal now, but  quot;floating quot; a check could get students into trouble much sooner since Oct. 27. The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act revolutionized the way American banks process paper "
Sci/Tech,"Shannon McClintock, a ninth-grader at Scripps Ranch High, did well performing science experiments put before her in a national competition this week in Maryland."
Sports,Boston pitcher Pedro Martinez holds up the championship trophy after the Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 in Game 4 to win the World Series on Wednesday in St.
Sports,"The 2005 Tour de France might give other riders their best chance to test Lance Armstrong, if he goes for a seventh consecutive title."
Sports,Residents packed the District of Columbia Council chambers Thursday to praise or pan the mayor #39;s \$440 million proposal to refurbish RFK Stadium and build a new ballpark for the Montreal Expos.
Sports,"A course-record opening 62 has powered American Jeff Sluman to the lead in the Chrysler Championship in Florida, while Aussie Steve Leaney is five shots back."
Sports,"Bryan Randall threw for 304 yards in the game and for two long touchdowns in the fourth quarter as No. 22 Virginia Tech, stifled much of the night, rallied for a 34-20 victory Thursday against Georgia Tech."
Sports,"The locals #39; love of luxury sport viewing has prompted Breeders #39; Cup Ltd., the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie to offer temporary suites for the first time in the event #39;s 20-year history."
World,"TOKYO The Japanese government has convened an emergency session. This, after a report that a body believed to be Asian was discovered in Iraq."
World,Islamic militants claim they are holding three foreign election workers kidnapped Thursday from a UN vehicle in the Afghan capital of Kabul.
Business, Aon Corp. chairman and CEO Patrick Ryan is fighting to show his company is free from wrongdoing as New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer expands his investigation into questionable insurance industry practices.
World," A policeman was killed and four people injured, one a civilian, in two separate ambushes by Islamic militants in Indian Kashmir, police said."
World," A French jet left Amman on Friday taking  ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for treatment in Paris,  witnesses said."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft's first radar images of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, have revealed a diverse frozen landscape of bright streaks and dark regions."
Business,"oil futures sank for a fourth straight day yesterday, settling beneath  $43 a barrel for the first time in nearly three months and capping a 14 percent decline for the week."
Sci/Tech,"A race to pursue DNA-based indictments has made apparent that no matter how sophisticated the science of DNA, a genetic profile is less than half the battle."
Sci/Tech,"Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a species of dwarf people, dubbed Homo floresiensis."
Sports," At his worst, Allen Iverson has been seen as selfish and sullen; contentious and contradictory, a magnet for trouble away from the court."
Sci/Tech, A UK government report encourages public agencies to consider using Linux and other open source alternatives to commercial software.
World, Japan scrambled on Friday to check a  report that an Asian body had been found in Iraq after a  deadline expired for the beheading of a Japanese man whose  captors had demanded that Tokyo withdraw its troops.
World,  A medical team was flying Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to France early today for emergency treatment in the clearest sign yet that he is suffering from a severe but still unconfirmed illness that Palestinian officials said yesterday could be life threatening.
World,"EL-FASHER, Sudan -- A contingent of 50 Nigerian soldiers arrived in Darfur yesterday aboard a US military plane, the first of 3,000 additional African Union troops deployed to monitor an unsteady cease-fire in Sudan's western region."
World,"  The first nationwide survey of Iraqi deaths since the US led invasion concludes that about 100,000 people have died as a result of the war, including many women and children killed in coalition airstrikes."
World,"UNITED NATIONS North Korea terms US exercise as threat North Korea yesterday warned that a US-led naval exercise held off its shores threatened global stability and could also undermine six-party talks aimed at ending a crisis over its nuclear ambitions. The exercise, staged to help stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction,  quot;constitutes a breach of the Charter of ..."
World,"TALOH MANOH, Thailand -- Villagers yesterday buried some of the 78 Muslims who died in military custody after a protest in troubled southern Thailand, while authorities insisted at a briefing for diplomats that the detainees were not intentionally mistreated."
World,"  Three Palestinians, including an 8 year old girl, were killed in separate clashes with the Israeli army yesterday, and an Israeli soldier was killed when Palestinians shelled a Gaza Strip settlement."
World,  A Muslim cleric accused of heading the terror group blamed for the Bali bombings proclaimed his innocence and said the charges were the work of President Bush and  quot;his slave quot;    Australian Prime Minister John Howard    at the opening of his trial yesterday.
Sports," As the start of the National Basketball Association season approaches, commissioner David Stern offered soothing words for those worried that the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement next year could signal a work stoppage."
Sports,As many as 3.6 million people are expected to flood the city tomorrow morning to celebrate the Red Sox' World Series victory with a confetti-filled parade that could break Boston crowd records.
Sports,"Multimillion-dollar baseball dealmaker by day, garage-band guitarist by night, Theo Epstein found refuge one brutally cold night last January a few blocks from his childhood home in the warm cocoon of a couple thousand Red Sox fans stoking the embers of their unrequited dream: a new world championship banner fluttering over Fenway Park."
Sports,"  I called the Red Sox switchboard early yesterday afternoon. It took a while to plow through the recorded message, but when an operator finally came on, she said,  quot;Thank you for calling the . . . um . . . world champion Boston Red Sox. quot;"
Sports,"  There is no mystery, longtime scout Keith Champion said, about how Red Sox pitching was able to shut down the high powered offense of the St. Louis Cardinals, a team Champion saw almost two dozen times this season."
Sports,"The championship euphoria has hardly abated. However it's never too early to start thinking about free agency. Not so much who's coming, but which Red Sox may not be around to bask in the Fenway love when the 2004 World Series flag is raised in April."
Sports,"Carlos Beltran got off to a fast start in the free agent market, too. After hitting eight home runs for the Houston Astros to tie the postseason record, the speedy center fielder was among 65 players who filed for free agency yesterday on the first possible day."
Sports,"Despite all that's been said about a curse, a lot of Red Sox fans weren't thinking of Babe Ruth or Bucky Dent the moment Boston won the World Series Wednesday night."
Sports,"From the foot of the White Mountains to the tidal flats of Ipswich, in coffee shops and college campuses, gas stations and law firms, everywhere that Pedro, Manny, and Curt are revered, they heard the call beckoning them to the shrine of Beantown baseball."
Sports," They clung to hope that the Red Sox would choke at the last minute and once again fail to win the World Series, but when it didn't happen, some Yankees fans yesterday begrudgingly gave the Sox their due."
Business,Bank of America Corp. said yesterday it will add up to 900 jobs in Rhode Island with the opening of a call center in East Providence.
Sports,"NY GIANTS (4-2) vs. MINNESOTA (5-1) When, where: Sunday, 1 p.m., at Minneapolis. TV: Ch. 25. Last season: Giants won, 29-17. Comments: Giants QB Kurt Warner has an .831 completion percentage over his career against Minnesota. The Vikings have rolled up more than 300 yards of total offense in an NFL-record 35 straight games. Giants DE Michael Strahan is the ..."
Business,"One Beacon Street, one of Boston's earliest prominent office towers, was sold yesterday for about \$340 million, the third time in two years a sale had been in the works for the 34-story building."
Business,Hundreds of Massachusetts homeowners and businesses could soon start getting \$100 and \$200 checks from AT amp;T Corp. -- but it's not an enticement to switch long-distance service.
Business,"China's central bank yesterday raised interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, signaling deepening unease with the breakneck pace of development and an intent to reign in a construction boom now sowing fears of runaway inflation."
Sports,"One thing about the up-and-down world of the NFL: You can't shy away from teams coming off bad performances, because that would leave you with no one to pick."
Business,Crude oil futures prices dropped below \$51 a barrel yesterday as supply concerns ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter eased after an unexpectedly high rise in US inventories.
Business,"The price for settling state charges of collusion and bid-rigging by the nation's largest insurance broker could be ''far higher quot; than \$500 million, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said yesterday."
Sports,"With the regular season less than a week away, coach Doc Rivers and the players agree a lot of work remains, so the Celtics may practice twice today."
Business,Shares of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. jumped 38 percent on the first day of trading yesterday as investors anticipated Shrek-sized profits from the computer animation film studio.
Sports,"The search for a new coach at the University of Florida should and will be a short one. Former Gators coach Steve Spurrier soon will be back in Gainesville. Spurrier's season of self-imposed inactivity -- after resigning from the Washington Redskins following last season -- is almost over, and word has it he was starting to look around for new ..."
Business,Aaron M. Feuerstein's ambitions to buy back control of Malden Mills Industries Inc. suffered a blow recently when a major real estate partner said it was no longer interested in continuing a financing agreement.
Sports,"As the days grow shorter and winter approaches, the weather hardly seems fit for cycling. But for many riders, it's the perfect time for the cyclocross, when they abandon the road bikes they've ridden all summer and go off road."
Business,"A rising number of Americans say healthcare is the most critical issue facing America today, and many are having trouble covering the costs, according to a survey released yesterday."
Business,"Raytheon Co. reported yesterday it swung to a profit in the third quarter and that revenue surged 13 percent, benefiting from rising military spending and more orders for its business jets."
Business,"CNN will shut down its struggling CNNfn financial news network in mid-December, giving up its attempt after nine years to compete in a market dominated by CNBC."
Business,Michael Ovitz staunchly defended his efforts as president of the Walt Disney Co. yesterday in between biting exchanges with the attorney representing shareholders in a \$140 million lawsuit.
Sports,Some local women's soccer and field hockey teams are ready to make some noise in the NCAA tournaments.
Business," #39;Reaching a preliminary pilot agreement is the single most important hurdle they have to clear, but certainly not the only one."
Business,"MANATEE - Two of its airlines are in bankruptcy and a third has avoided - at least temporarily - a similar fate, but Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport could end up benefiting from the tumult, its top executive said Thursday."
Business,United Airlines #39; parent company posted a \$274 million third-quarter loss and reiterated its need to slash labor costs. The company said that in the fourth quarter it may not be able to comply with a covenant 
Business,"five years after the 1929 collapse, experts say market tumbles will still occur but a mature US economy is more equipped to handle them."
Business,A last-ditch \$3 million ad campaign for Proposition 72 features Wal-Mart as a health-insurance miser. The ads even led Wal-Mart to contribute to the  quot;no quot; campaign  quot;to defend (its) honor.
Business,"Viacom Inc., the media conglomerate, said Thursday that profits grew 11.6 percent in the third quarter because of a jump in advertising at its cable and television networks."
Sci/Tech,"President Bush and Sen. John Kerry aren #39;t the only ones whose futures are riding on Tuesday #39;s election. Also at stake: the reputation of Diebold, the largest maker of electronic voting machines."
Sci/Tech,"Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk reportedly gave up a budding career as a violinist to pursue his freewheeling boarding passion. Hawk, a professional skateboarder who has become a household name thanks to successful "
Sports,"India are already in massive trouble, losing two wickets straight after lunch as they chase an unlikely 543 for victory against Australia in the third Test in Nagpur."
Sports,Virginia Tech just couldn #39;t seem to get going. There were turnovers. There were botched plays. There were missed opportunities.
Sports,Pro left tackle Jonathan Ogden signed a new seven year contract Thursday with the Baltimore Ravens. The deal should allow the seven time Pro Bowler to finish his career with the Ravens.
Sports,The search for a new coach at the University of Florida should and will be a short one. Former Gators coach Steve Spurrier soon will be back in Gainesville.
Sports,"It is late in the game, the Patriots clinging to a 2-point lead, and Heinz Field is rocking. The diehard Steeler fans are roaring as their heroes march upfield for what could be a winning field goal."
Sports,Rapids coach Tim Hankinson saw it in Lewis #39; eyes last Friday when the 22-year-old defender helped Colorado defeat his former team in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals.
World, Scandal hit Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors denied reports that it was negotiating a business link with PSA Peugeot Citroen Group of France.
World,"Italian carabinieri patrol Rome #39;s Capitoline Hill square, designed by Michelangelo , Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, the night before the signing of the first ever EU Constitution."
World,"The Israeli Knesset #39;s approval of a plan to dismantle Jewish settlements in Gaza and part of the West bank raises hopes for Middle East peace progress, but, as always in the region, there are myriad uncertainties."
World,"Iraq #39;s hostage crisis continued unabated yesterday, with one group of insurgents claiming that it had killed 11 Iraqi national guardsmen, another saying it had abducted "
Sports," There was a reason all the preseason hubbub about Purdue was on its offense, and it wasn't just because of Kyle Orton's spectacular arm."
Business,"may have been surprised to learn that he had stepped in as head of the beleaguered insurance company, Marsh  amp; McLennan, on Monday, October 25, and has been in the national media spotlight ever since."
Sports,"Sergio Garcia shot 4-under-par 67 in the wind Thursday to share the first-round lead at the Volvo Masters with fellow Spaniard Jose Manuel Lara, who was stung by a bee early in his round."
Sports,PALM HARBOR - A course record on the Westin Innisbrook Resort #39;s Copperhead Course was the furthest thing from Jeff Sluman #39;s mind Thursday.
World," The hurricanes that struck Florida this year left polling places in shambles and displaced thousands of voters, but election officials say they are taking steps to allow everyone the opportunity to cast a ballot Nov. 2."
World," A permanent solution to the North Korean  nuclear crisis is unlikely until Pyongyang's communist system  gives way to democracy, a prominent former South Korean general  said on Friday."
World,"Jack Straw says the UK is likely to hold a vote on the EU constitution early in 2006, as Tony Blair prepares to sign up to it."
Business,"Michael Ovitz, who had a brief but extremely lucrative career as president of Walt Disney Co. in the mid 1990s, might emerge as the latest embodiment of corporate spending run amok."
Business,"State securities regulators have moved to suspend or revoke the licenses of nine former brokers for Metropolitan Mortgage  amp; Securities, the bankrupt financial conglomerate that has left thousands of people across the Northwest holding hundreds of millions "
Business,"It is often said that national trends originate in California. By voting yes on Proposition 72 next Tuesday, California voters have a chance to start a positive national trend toward solving our health care crisis."
Sci/Tech," The discovery of a skeleton of a female barely one metre tall who hunted pygmy elephants and giant rats 18000 years ago could force a reassessment of the origins of humanity, scientists in Australia said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Fog cut visibility during the Thursday morning rush hour, but the National Weather Service didn #39;t expect a repeat performance today."
Sports,"JUST when you thought the dark days were over for good, they came back with a vengeance. Perhaps it might not have needed Nostradamus to predict the outbreaks of violence at both Millwall and Chelsea this week."
Sports,Jeff Sluman fired a nine-under 62 yesterday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the \$5 million Chrysler Championship in Florida.
Sports,"nine people were arrested, including the son of Boston University #39;s former president, and 63 were injured as tens of thousands of Red Sox fans gathered near Fenway Park to celebrate the team #39;s historic World Series victory."
World,"JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesia, the world #39;s most populous Muslim nation, urged Thailand Friday to bring to justice officers responsible for the deaths of more than 80 Muslims in the country #39;s violence-plagued south."
World,"  Cambodia is preparing to crown its first new king in decades later Friday, amid an array of official celebrations."
World," Deutsche Bank said that its bottom line earnings rose strongly in the third quarter, thanks to a partial improvement in underlying business and lower costs and risk provisions."
World," Making a major detour on the campaign trail, Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday night will rally voters in Hawaii where just two Republicans have ever won the state in a presidential race."
World, A massive manhunt was underway for three UN foreign election workers whose daylight abduction in Kabul has sparked fears of the start of Iraq style kidnappings in Afghanistan.
Business, The dollar hit a six month low against  the yen and drifted near recent eight month lows versus the  euro on Friday as investors considered the effect of China's  interest rate hike on currencies and the U.S economic outlook.
Business," Oil prices stepped back from this  week's eight percent rout on Friday, holding well above  $50 a  barrel as analysts said it would take more than China's mild  interest rate rise to stem demand growth from the world's  second largest user."
Business,The Auburn Hills-based Chrysler Group did something crosstown rivals General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. could not do during the third quarter of the year: It made money selling cars and trucks.
Business," As investors speculate about the future landscape of the Australian media industry, newspaper publisher John Fairfax Holdings Ltd."
Sci/Tech,Tinsel town has leant its magic to a new video game with a Hollywood cast and an 18 certificate. The eagerly awaited PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto game San Andreas is expected to sell 25million copies worldwide for about 40 each.
Sports,"Alonzo Mourning played for the New Jersey Nets on Thursday for first time since a kidney transplant in December. Mourning, 34, finished with 12 points and five rebounds in 19 minutes in the Nets #39; 96-94 victory over Philadelphia."
World,"Researchers have estimated that as many as 100,000 more Iraqis - many of them women and children - died since the start of the US-led invasion of Iraq than would have been expected otherwise, based on the death rate before the war."
World,"This weekend Ukraine votes for its first new president in 10 years. The accusations, scare tactics and media bias surrounding the contest between current Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych and former PM and "
Business," China sought Friday to soothe concerns  over a surprise interest rate rise, its first in nearly a  decade and one which is expected to kick off a series of  increases to cool growth in the world's seventh biggest  economy."
Sports,"UCONN (5-2) vs. SYRACUSE (3-4) When, where: Tomorrow, 1:30 p.m., at Syracuse, N.Y. Last season: First meeting. Comments: UConn is coming off a 45-31 victory against Temple. Dan Orlovsky became UConn's career leader in TD passes. He was 18 of 26 for 260 yards, with two TDs and one interception. LBs Maurice Lloyd and Alfred Fincher combined for 29 tackles ..."
Sports,"TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 CATHOLIC -- Malden Catholic at BC High, 7. GREATER BOSTON -- Revere at Malden, 6:30; Waltham at Peabody, 7."
Sports,BASEBALL Chicago (NL): Declined to exercise 2005 options on OF Moises Alou and 2B Mark Grudzielanek. Chicago (AL): DH Frank Thomas and OF Carl Everett exercised their 2005 contract options; exercised 2005 contract option on P Shingo Takatsu; declined to exercise 2005 contract option C Sandy Alomar Jr. Cleveland (AL): Agreed to terms with RHP Scott Elarton on a one-year ...
World,A former of British assistant of Salvador Dali is convicted of doctoring one of the surrealist's paintings.
Sports,"  NASCAR Busch Series Aaron's 312 qualifying at Hampton, Ga., Speed Channel 7 p.m.    NASCAR Nextel Cup Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 qualifying at Hampton, Ga., Speed Channel PRO BASKETBALL 8 p.m.    Exhibition: Detroit at Minnesota, ESPN 10:30 p.m.    Exhibition: Phoenix at Sacramento, ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m.    Hawaii at Boise ..."
Sports,"College football: Bryant at Bentley, 7 p.m. College hockey: Men -- Maine at Merrimack, 7 p.m.; UMass at Providence, 7 p.m.; Harvard at Brown, 7 p.m.; Air Force at Holy Cross, 7 p.m.; North Dakota at BC, 8 p.m. Women -- BC at Dartmouth, 5 p.m.; Brown at Maine, 7 p.m.;"
Sports,"Jimmy Jerkens didn't learn how to be a trainer from a racing giant. He was taught by  quot;The Giant Killer, quot; the nickname given to his father, Allen."
Sports,The Barnstable girls' volleyball team was looking for challenging nonleague opponents before the state tournament.
Sports,"GEORGIA (6-1) vs. FLORIDA (4-3) When, where: Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m., at Jacksonville, Fla. TV : Ch. 4. AP rankings: Georgia is No. 10. Last season: Florida won, 16-13. Comments: It's the beginning of the end for Florida coach Ron Zook, who was fired Monday after a 38-31 upset loss to Mississippi State last week. Florida has won 13 of the ..."
Sports,"Last year, Charlestown's Jason White was named Division 7 Player of the Year after rushing for 1,500 yards and seven touchdowns. With that kind of production, who needs a passing game? Apparently the Townies think they do."
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank, Oct. 28 -- No crowds of well-wishers massed Thursday outside the Mukata, the mostly ruined compound where Yasser Arafat has been confined for the past two years. Only a throng of reporters assembled, peering through the smoked windows of sedans carrying officials to a frail old man who still embodies the national aspirations of many Palestinians."
World," For all the focus on foreign policy in this campaign, neither presidential candidate has spent much time explaining what may loom as the largest new challenge after Tuesday:  what to do about Iran."
Sci/Tech,Security expert express concerns that cash machines could soon fall victim to Windows viruses.
World,Sixteen workers are critically hurt in a huge explosion at an oil refinery near the western Indian city of Baroda.
World,"Thousands of Filipinos have returned to washed-out homes after four deadly storms in two weeks left more than 1,000 people dead or missing, as emergency supplies ran low and fears of disease grew."
Business,"French aircraft engine maker Snecma (SNEC.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) and defence equipment group Sagem (SAGM.PA: Quote, Profile, Research "
Business,"Time Warner finally pulled the plug on CNNfn. After nine years of struggling to gain an audience, the financial network will go off the air in mid-December, CNN president Jim Walton announced yesterday."
Business,FALLEN Press baron Lord Black is offering to buy back his holding company Hollinger Inc from minority shareholders and take the company private.
Sci/Tech,"Mandrakelinux 10.1 Officiel comes with extended support for mobile devices, better hardware compatibility and application upgrades."
Sports,"George Steinbrenner, fresh off three days of meetings with his executives as the Yankees plot how to retool for 2005, threw a bouquet at the Red Sox yesterday, congratulating Boston and its ownership group for winning the World Series."
Sports,"New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori has starred in his side #39;s biggest Test win, as the Black Caps defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 101 runs in Chittagong."
Sports,"British number one Tim Henman is ready to seek revenge over Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors event in Basel, having lost their last encounter in the first round of the Olympics in Athens."
Sports,"Four seconds after he checked into his first basketball game in nearly a year, Alonzo Mourning drilled a jumper from the foul line, then pointed to the ceiling."
World,"Afghan authorities have arrested three people and seized a car believed to have been used in the kidnapping of three foreigners, government and security sources say, but there was no word on the fate of the hostages."
World,"By Laura Elston, Deputy Court Correspondent, PA News in Jordan. Five of the British tourists injured in a coach crash in Jordan have been moved to a hospital in the capital city Amman, a doctor said today."
World,"THE shaky camera focuses on a bound and blindfolded man, stripped bare except for his camouflage army trousers. A man with a knife appears behind him, grabs his hair and slices his throat, hacking his head off and placing it on his back."
World, Australian police investigating the disappearance of a British tourist missing for almost a week launched a public appeal for information after her bag was found near Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Business,"CNN will shut down its struggling CNNfn financial news network in mid-December, giving up its attempt after nine years to compete in a market dominated by CNBC."
Business,SYDNEY: Australia #39;s Fairfax newspaper group said it is well placed for expansion if the government goes ahead with a plan to use its newly won control of both houses of parliament to relax media ownership laws.
Business,"Irvine, California - Gateway reported a narrowed net loss in the first quarter on continued restructuring of its operations and the integration of newly acquired firm eMachines."
World,"The government will  quot;examine with very great care quot; claims around 100,000 Iraqi civilians have died as a result of the US-led invasion, Jack Straw has said."
Sports,"In the Yale Daily News last Friday, Steven Smith, the master of Branford College, published a paean to the New York Yankees. He stated,  quot;The Yankees represent to me all that is optimistic and confident in "
World, Kurdish Iranians in poor border towns are taking advantage of the porous boundary with Iraq to sneak into the country for coveted items  #151; like alcohol  #151; to sell back home.
World,Former BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter relives the Rumble in the Jungle 30 years ago.
World,"  The mayor and five other men on the small Pacific island of Pitcairn were sentenced to up to six years in prison for a string of rapes and sex attacks dating back 40 years on the remote and isolated home of the HMS Bounty mutineers, British authorities in New Zealand said today."
Business,Bank of America Corp. said yesterday it will add up to 900 jobs in Rhode Island with the opening of a call center in East Providence.
Sci/Tech,The Cassini spacecraft has sent back images of Saturn #39;s moon Titan giving scientists the closest views yet of the mysterious satellite.
Sci/Tech,"A VIDEO GAME fan upset over an apparently  quot;tiggered quot; disk drive in his Xbox video game console has sued the vendor of the game gear, Microsoft, on behalf of users everywhere."
Sci/Tech,"Iphtashu Fitz writes  quot;CNet News is reporting that the US Secret Service in conjunction with authorities in six foreign countries have arrested 28 people in the last 48 hours on charges of identity theft, computer fraud, credit card fraud and conspiracy."
Sports,"(October 29, 2004) - PALM HARBOR, Fla. -olf finally felt easy to Greece native Jeff Sluman, and it wasn #39;t hard to see why. From a fairway bunker on the 18th hole, he had to play a 20-yard hook to avoid the trees and reach the elevated green."
World,"US soldier places a rocket he removed from nearby the wreckage of a car bomb along a road north of the city of Baquba, 60 kms northeast of Baghdad, October 27, into the back of an armoured military vehicle."
World,"rafat was flying onboard a French flying hospital from Amman to Paris this morning, and Israelis, enjoying the first rain in eight months, were speculating what would happen next, operating on the assumption that an era has passed, divided between "
Business, Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s tentative deal with pilots for  $1 billion in concessions gives the nation #39;s third largest carrier much needed breathing room.
Sci/Tech,"Creators of SpaceShipOne, the rocket plane that completed two manned space flights from a Southern California airport in a competition meant to promote private space travel, will get the \$10 "
Sci/Tech,A new look at climate conditions 55 million years ago shows that the Earth is more sensitive to small changes than previously believed.
Sports," quot;As of right now, the chances of his participating are 50-50, quot; Johan Bruyneel, Armstrong #39;s longtime directeur sportif at US Postal and now at new title sponsor Discovery Channel, said at a presentation ceremony for the 2005 Tour in Paris Thursday."
Sports,Australia #39;s cricketers closed in on their first Test series triumph in India for 35 years after reducing the home side to 84-5 at tea on the fourth day of the third Test at Nagpur.
Sports,Fultondale High School football coach Keith Register is probably right when he says he doesn #39;t expect everyone to understand why the Wildcats are forfeiting their last two games.
Sports,"Amani Toomer sat on the sidelines a second straight day with a strained hamstring, in jeopardy of missing a game for the first time since his rookie season of 1996."
World,"Two bombs have rocked southern Thailand on Friday, wounding at least 20 people, as Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed there would be no cover up over the deaths of at least 85 Muslim detainees in the volatile region."
World,"If Russian businesses are helping fund the election campaign of President Vladimir Putin #39;s favored candidate in Ukraine #39;s presidential election at the Kremlin #39;s behest, as some political analysts suspect, those businesses may be better off betting on the "
World,The Indonesian government yesterday opened the retrial of an Indonesian cleric who is charged with leading an al-Qaida-linked group and inciting its members to carry out terrorist attacks against US interests.
Business,Workers at Germany #39;s automobile giant Volkswagen (VW) have staged warning strikes in the on-going wage dispute with the management.
Sci/Tech,The US #39;s biggest internet companies have launched yet another crackdown against spammers as part of their latest efforts to protect net users from junk email.
Sci/Tech,"Burt Rutan and Paul Allen #39;s spunky-looking little spaceplane had just returned to the runway after winning the \$10 million Ansari X Prize, and prize founder Peter Diamandis had a message for investors around the world who might be watching."
Sports,chairman David Dein has revealed that two national teams tried to lure manager Arsene Wenger from Highbury last summer.
Sports,"When the Giants enter the Metrodome Sunday, they will do so under circumstances eerily similar to their last visit, almost one year ago."
World,The death or long-term incapacitation of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be a turning point in Middle East history. It could suddenly remove an obstacle to peace or unleash a bloody power struggle among Palestinians factions.
World,The ABC and NBC television networks each plan to turn the 9/11 Commission Report into a mini-series.
World, Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was en route by plane to a French military hospital outside Paris for urgent medical treatment of what is said to be a potentially fatal blood disorder.
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28 -- Shares of DreamWorks Animation Inc. soared nearly 38 percent on the first day of trading Thursday as investors anticipated Shrek-sized profits from the computer animation film studio."
Business," Asian financial markets showed little reaction Friday to China's first interest rate rise in nine years, which analysts welcomed as a shift toward capitalist style economic tools and away from central planning."
Business, Wall Street was headed for a flat start  on Friday as the slowing earnings season and tamer crude oil  prices allow investors to turn their attention to economic  growth figures for the third quarter.
Sci/Tech,"Shawn Fanning, founder of Napster, worlds first file trading peer-to-peer network, is back in full force to legalize music swapping with his new venture."
Sci/Tech,Researchers and businesses in West Virginia will be able to access the first state-sponsored public Internet computing grid when the Global Grid Exchange is launched next month.
World, France stepped up security Friday morning at a military hospital outside Paris where Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be taken for treatment.
Sci/Tech,"Now that SpaceShipOne has proved private companies can reach space, the next hurdle is finding investors -- an even more difficult task. By Dan Brekke."
Sci/Tech,"Pornography may be the thing that turns cell phones into cheap, fast content-delivery systems. But porn fans want more from their mobile adult content -- and size ain't the only thing that matters. Commentary by Gina Lynn."
Sci/Tech,"The roots of rock 'n' roll -- and even the bloodline of geekdom and the home electronics explosion -- can be traced to a little room in Memphis, Tennessee. Michelle Delio reveals the secrets of Sun Studio's signature sounds."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists flock to songbird research, hoping finches and canaries will provide insight into the mysteries of human speech, memory and neuron production. Randy Dotinga reports from the Society for Neuroscience convention in San Diego."
Sci/Tech,"We pledge allegiance to the penguin, and the intellectual property regime for which he stands. One nation, under Linux, with free music and open-source software for all. Welcome to Brazil! By Julian Dibbell from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,Researchers look back millions of years to predict how the Earth may react to current elevated levels of carbon dioxide. They say our planet appears more vulnerable to the greenhouse gas than previously believed. By Stephen Leahy.
Sci/Tech,"A Pennsylvania court orders internet service providers to give detailed notice of how alleged file sharers can respond to subpoenas from the music industry. Meanwhile, the RIAA sues another 750 people. By Katie Dean."
World,Scots DIY enthusiasts will now pay for plastic bags as a big chain tries to cut pollution.
Sci/Tech, Japan's top mobile phone operator NTT DoCoMo said its interim sales and profits fell due to stiff competition but forecast higher profitability in the full year.
World, Money and mud are flying in the final days of nine close contests that will determine which party controls the Senate next year.
World," Seven men implicated in a suspected  Islamic radical plot to blow up Spain's High Court remain at  large despite the arrests of 13 more people, police sources  said on Friday.  Among those still sought by police is Abdellah Hawari, believed  to be the second highest ranking member of the ""Martyrs for  Morocco,"" a group that authorities said formed in prison and  took steps to load a truck with half a ton of dynamite."
Business,MUMBAI: Electronics and entertainment major Sony has reported a 61 per cent increase in net profit for the second quarter ended 30 September.. Sony #39;s net income rose to 53.2 billion yen (\$500 million) from 
Business,"United Airlines parent UAL Corp. suffered a loss of \$274 million for the third quarter of this year, a smaller hit than it took in the same period of last year, when it lost \$367 million."
Business,"LORD BLACK of Crossharbour plans to privatise Hollinger Inc, his Canadian holding company, following a very public investigation into the way he ran his former media empire."
Business,"French aircraft motor maker Snecma and French telecommunications equipment group Sagem  quot;will announce their merger on Friday, quot; a Sagem spokeswoman said."
Sci/Tech,"A volley of lawsuits was launched against alleged spammers on Thursday by the four major US Internet service providers. This includes a case brought by AOL against twenty individuals accused of spimming, or "
Sci/Tech,Contact lenses that release controlled doses of drugs to treat eye diseases such as glaucoma have been created by nano-engineers in Singapore.
Sports,"Having hit the news pages over his personal life, Colin Montgomerie set about trying to re-ignite his golf career today. But he did not make the best of starts."
Sports,"Chelsea terminated Romania striker Adrian Mutu #39;s contract, citing gross misconduct after the player failed a doping test for cocaine and admitted taking the drug, the English soccer club said in a statement."
Sports,GLENN HODDLES Spanish break has forced West Brom to put on hold their search for a manager. The Baggies want to discover whether first-choice Hoddle is interested in replacing sacked Gary Megson.
World,"PARIS, Oct 29 (AFP) - The relatives of six French citizens killed in Palestinian attacks in Israel several years ago have called for French authorities to question Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat while he receives treatment in Paris for a serious medical "
World,Japan scrambled on Friday to check a report that an Asian body had been found in Iraq after a deadline expired for the beheading of a Japanese man whose 
World,Israel #39;s parliament made a historic decision in backing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to withdraw settlers from the Gaza Strip and four small West Bank settlements.
Business,CHINA has raised its interest rates for the first time in nine years to curb inflation and stop its fast-growing economy overheating.
Business,"Despite a wider quarterly loss, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia was  quot;optimistic quot; about a springtime advertising rebound and an overall strengthening of the company coinciding with Stewart #39;s release "
Sci/Tech,Yahoo has unveiled its own version of a search facility for mobile phones hot on the heels of similar software from US rival Google.
Sports,"With Toomer a question mark for Sunday, Taylor, a 6th-round draft choice, might start after making his pro debut last week vs. Lions."
Sports,CARIN KOCH of Sweden and South Korea #39;s Grace Park both shot a first round 6-under-par 66 today to share the lead of the CJ Nine Bridges Classic in Jeju.
World,Four Pitcairn Island men convicted of multiple sex offenses received jail sentences of between two and six years Friday. Two other men have been ordered to perform community service.
World,"The family of Roy Bennett, the Zimbabwean opposition member of parliament who was jailed yesterday on charges of parliamentary misconduct, says it will appeal against the decision."
Sci/Tech, The Internet's first baby steps began in Leonard Kleinrock's UCLA lab 35 years ago today.
Sci/Tech," Yes, our government is now in the business of pushing expensive TV sets on consumers who are wisely keeping their wallets closed."
World, Japanese electronics maker Hitachi said its net profit rose more than sevenfold to 41.2 billion yen (390 million dollars) in the first half on strong sales of IT and digital electronics products.
Business, European shares fell on poor earnings  news on Friday as investors looked past China's surprise rate  hike to key U.S. Q3 gross domestic product data for the next  read on the health of the world's largest economy.
Sci/Tech," Newly unearthed remains of hobbit sized humans, perhaps one of the most significant finds involving human evolution in recent years, are being stored in an office drawer in the Indonesian capital."
Business, The dollar hit a six month low against the yen and drifted near recent eight month lows versus a rising euro on Friday as investors considered the effect of China's interest rate hike on currencies and the U.S economic outlook.
Sci/Tech,"Campaign promises have changed little in the run-up to the presidential election, but the rhetoric has intensified."
Business," Japan's central bank maintained its ultra loose monetary policy to support the economy while forecasting there could be a slight rise in inflation next year, although that would not necessarily mean a change in its stance on interest rates."
Business,"September saw the lowest number of new mortgage approvals in the UK since August 2000, official figures show."
Business,The price of crude oil breached the \$51 US mark again after falling for most of the day Friday on a surprising midweek US petroleum stocks report and China #39;s latest moves to cool its economy.
Business,"Mortgage borrowing rose at its slowest monthly pace in more than two years in September and approvals for home loans dropped to a four-year low, in another sign that the housing market has turned."
Sci/Tech,"Earthlink filed a federal lawsuit in Atlanta, Georgia, accusing 50  quot;John Does quot; of violating the federal CAN-SPAM Act and various other state and federal statutes, including the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Georgia Computer Systems Protection "
Sci/Tech,Linux is gaining ground with companies but Windows will continue to dominate consumer PCs in the near future. That is the non-contentious conclusion of the latest IDC research.
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed 750 new lawsuits against alleged file-traders using P2P software. The 750 new lawsuits were against  quot;John Doe quot; defendants not yet identified by the RIAA.
Sci/Tech,"AMD yesterday formally launched  #39;Emma #39; - its low-cost Internet access appliance - or the  #39;Personal Internet Communicator #39;, as its now officially dubbed."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc is bundling antivirus software from McAfee Inc into version 9.0 Security Edition of its online service, providing blanket virus blocking coverage for its approximately 23 million paying subscribers."
Sci/Tech,"Java has suffered as a mobile content platform, compared to Qualcomm Brew, by having a fragmented channel and a confused economic proposition for developers."
Sci/Tech,"Revenue and profit at NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s number one cellular operator, dropped during the first half of its financial year because of discount schemes offered to win and keep subscribers to its 3G mobile cellular network."
Sports,LONG-SUFFERING Boston Red Sox fans partied far into the night after their team won the 2004 World Series over the St. Louis Cardinals in four straight games.
Sports,"Chelsea were dead right - it #39;s bad enough that most of these lads are overpaid anyhow but when they abuse their position to, if you #39;ll pardon the pun,  #39;rub our noses in it #39;, i #39;s out of order."
Sports," After a season full of frustration and several well documented hissy fits from Cub players, veteran broadcaster Steve Stone announced his resignation Thursday night on WGN AM Radio."
World,Former ballet dancer Norodom Sihamoni was formally crowned as Cambodia #39;s new king Friday in a lavish ceremony at the Royal Palace.
World,The Israeli parliament has voted in favour of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to pull Jewish settlers out from Gaza. BBC News Online spoke to four settlers about their thoughts on their uncertain future.
World, Japan refused to give up hope that a  Japanese man taken hostage in Iraq was still alive on Friday  after the passing of a deadline set by his captors to behead  him unless Tokyo withdrew its troops.
World, A roadside bomb blast targeting a police convoy in Athens early on Friday caused no injuries but alarmed authorities who had been insisting that Greece's leftist guerrillas were defeated.
World," Seven men implicated in a suspected  Islamic radical plot to blow up Spain's High Court remain at  large despite the arrests of 13 more people, police sources  said on Friday."
World,"The government will examine claims 100,000 Iraqi civilians have been killed since the US-led invasion, Jack Straw says."
Business,"Metro, Germany's biggest retailer, turns in weaker-than-expected profits as sales at its core supermarkets division dip lower."
Business, Oil prices steadied on Friday after an  eight percent rout driven by a surprise interest rate hike in  China that raised doubts about demand from the world's second  largest energy user.
World," VILLACOUBLAY MILITARY AIRFIELD, France (Reuters) -  Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, weakened by what doctors  think may be leukemia, left the West Bank for the first time in  2-1/2 years on Friday and flew to France for medical treatment."
Sci/Tech," Acer Inc., Taiwan's top personal computer maker, said its net profit for the first three quarters to September fell 34.8 percent to 3.83 billion Taiwan dollars (114 million US)."
World," Toshiba Corp., the Japanese electronics and computer maker, said Friday it posted a profit in the first half of its fiscal year, rebounding from losses last year on restructuring and rising sales of digital video recorders, semiconductor memory chips and personal computers. It boosted its forecast for the year."
Business," U.S. stock futures were little changed  on Friday before data on third quarter gross domestic product,  the broadest measure of U.S. economic growth, which was  expected to set the tone for early stock trading."
Business,"The airline #39;s chief executive Gerald Grinstein describes the pact as a  quot;crucial step quot; in securing its future. However, he warned that bankruptcy was still a possibility."
Business,"Deutsche Bank AG, Germnany #39;s largest bank, said Friday it increased its net profit by 18 percent in the third quarter by clamping down on costs and bad loans while increasing profit from trading securities."
Business," About 4,000 Volkswagen workers stayed off the job for about an hour Friday to press demands for higher wages that remained unresolved after a fifth round of talks between their union and management at Europe #39;s largest car maker."
Business,"Oil prices have stepped back from this week #39;s eight percent rout, holding well above \$50 a barrel as analysts say it will take more than China #39;s mild interest rate rise "
Sci/Tech,"BetaNews: After tackling Spam, AOL is now waging a two front offensive against spammers. America Online has taken the fight to  quot;Spim, quot; which is crossing over the threshold of disruption."
Sci/Tech,"Two of the most powerful forces behind WiMAX, Intel and Craig McCaw #39;s Clearwire start-up, have formed a partnership aiming to accelerate development of 802."
Sci/Tech,"Mandrakesoft has introduced Mandrakelinux 10.1 Official with the promise that its latest distribution provides extended support for mobile devices, better hardware compatibility, and major application upgrades."
Sci/Tech,"When a privately built rocket plane soared into space earlier this month, astronaut wannabes were giddy with the hope that they #39;d finally make it off the planet."
Sci/Tech,Dell will expand its lineup of consumer IT services with security tips and installation assistance on products other than PCs. The company has created a new Dell Solutions Center web page (www.
Sports,Andre Agassi advanced to the quarter-finals of the Stockholm Open with a comfortable 6-3 6-4 victory over 1997 champion Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden.
Sports,"Briton Tim Henman struggled to overcome Wayne Moodie of South Africa winning 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 but reached the quarterfinals for the eighth consecutive time at the Swiss Indoors in Basel."
Sports,"Funny things happen when a horse knocks on the door to racing history and can #39;t get through. Smarty Jones, this year #39;s near-Triple Crown winner, is retired to a career as a stallion."
Sports,"The smell of champagne, 1918 vintage, was still in my hair Thursday night when I was whisked back into a familiar losing environment."
Sports,"Ask Hawaii #39;s Timmy Chang about the 94 touchdowns he has thrown, and he talks about his great receivers and blockers. Ask about his 14,791 yards passing, and he credits his coaches for believing in him."
Sports,"Just when you #39;re thinking,  quot;Boy, this town has to get up to speed on this quot; ... around the first turn, there it was. Less than 24 hours after it was made official here, it was made official to the rest of the "
World,"One Polish woman has joined the group of other foreigners kidnapped in Iraq after a video tape broadcast by al-Jazeera TV showed an armed group while detaining what it called one Polish woman working for the American forces, calling for releasing her and "
World,"THE EU CONSTITUTION: The landmark document, achieved after 28 months of negotiation, aims to provide simpler voting rules to end gridlock in the European Union."
World,"Cambodia #39;s new king has been officially sworn in following the surprise abdication of his father. Norodom Sihamoni, 51, was crowned at a ceremony in the capital Phnom Penh after his father King Norodom Sihanouk #39;s decision to stand down earlier this month."
World,"They don #39;t call him the bulldozer for nothing. Our prime minister is a man who, once he has decided on a course of action, puts his head down and pursues it relentlessly - determinedly impervious to the demands of those who would steer him elsewhere."
Business, The dollar hit a six month low against  the yen and drifted above recent eight month lows versus the  euro on Friday as investors awaited U.S. economic growth data  and next week's presidential elections.
Business," Anadarko Petroleum Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=APC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">APC.N</A>, the  No. 1 U.S. independent oil and gas producer, on Friday reported  higher third quarter earnings on the back of high oil and gas  prices."
Sci/Tech,"In a second round of lawsuits announced on Thursday, four major U.S. Internet service providers (ISPs) are taking on senders of e-mail spam and unwanted commercial messages sent via instant messaging."
Sci/Tech,A city which has embraced the concept of eco-friendly housing hosts the International Earthship Conference.
Business,Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft has sparked plenty of fireworks over the past 18 months. It also has highlighted a more subtle dilemma: Oracle #39;s struggles to expand in a maturing software industry.
World," The body of an Asian man found in Iraq does not resemble a Japanese hostage and was shot dead two days ago, well before a deadline to execute the young traveller expired, forensic experts said."
Business,"Some people don #39;t think about federal income taxes until the first week of April. Others jump on them in late January, as soon as their W-2s show up in the mail."
Business,"PARIS, Oct 29 (AFP) - Two major French industrial groups, telecommunications equipment maker Sagem and aerospace engine manufacturer Snecma, announced merger plans Friday that would lead to privatisation of the latter."
Business,"Avon Products Inc. (AVP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted higher quarterly earnings as business in Latin America and Europe helped offset weakness in the United States for the direct seller of cosmetics."
Business,Shares of Gateway rose more than 11 percent in after-market trading yesterday after the computer company said it posted its first operating profit in three years.
Business,"Bank of Japan says prices will rise 0.1 in  #39;05, but it will likely keep ultra-low interest rates. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan #39;s five-year bout with deflation is likely to end next year, the Bank of Japan said "
Business,"Sears, Roebuck and Co. has agreed to pay \$500,000 to resolve federal allegations that it failed to report known defects on riding lawnmowers, federal safety officials said Friday."
Sci/Tech,In a second round of lawsuits four major US internet service providers (ISPs) are taking on senders of e-mail spam and unwanted commercial messages sent via instant messaging.
Sci/Tech,"MORENO VALLEY, Calif., and PARIS, Oct. 28 - Mandrakesoft has released Mandrakelinux 10.1 Official, the latest version of its Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech,Round Rock-based computer giant Dell Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL) is revamping customer service -- going so far as to make house calls. The reforms offer customers new avenues for help and a new stream of revenue for Dell.
Sports,"They were outpitched, outhit, outsmarted and outclassed, and soon they were out of the 100th World Series. The St. Louis Cardinals turned out to be just another National League "
Sports,Nagpur - Australia #39;s 35-year wait for a Test series triumph on Indian soil ended Friday when its pace bowlers ripped through the Indian batting line-up to clinch a massive 342-run victory in the third Test.
Sports,crowned world champion Sebastien Loeb led Belgium #39;s Francois Duval by just one second after three stages of the Rally of Catalunya on Friday.
Sports,Hearts head coach Craig Levein is poised to join Leicester City after saying his goodbyes to Jambos players at training this morning.
World," BRUSSELS (AP)   European Union regulators on Friday cleared the acquisition by Singapore's Flextronics International Ltd. of manufacturing actives from Nortel Networks Corp., Canada's largest technology company."
World,"International aid workers kept a low profile today after the brazen daylight kidnapping of a British woman and two other foreign UN election staff in the Afghan capital, Kabul."
Business, Avon Products Inc. on Friday posted a  better than expected 33 percent increase in third quarter  profit as business in Latin America and Europe helped offset  weakness in the United States for the direct seller of  cosmetics.
World," Iran believes there is only a 10 percent  chance the U.N. Security Council will impose economic sanctions  on it if Washington succeeds in sending its nuclear case there,  a senior security official said on Friday."
World,An Afghan court sentences to death three men for killing 11 Chinese road workers in Kunduz in June.
Business," Merck   Co.  on Friday said U.S. regulators have decided not to approve the company's experimental arthritis drug, the successor to its recalled Vioxx pill, until more safety and effectiveness data are obtained."
Business," Bristol Myers Squibb Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BMY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BMY.N</A> on  Friday reported a lower third quarter profit as revenue fell  amid intense competition for its products from rivals and  generic drugs."
Sci/Tech,"Anticipation built for weeks beforehand. The city government of Paris, with 17,000 desktop PCs and hundreds of servers, was mulling a technology shift that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago: retiring Microsoft Corp."
World,The leaders of the European Union #39;s 25 member states gathered in Rome Friday to sign the new EU constitution. Later in the day the heads of state planned to return home to try 
Business," U.S. employment costs rose by  slightly less than expected in the third quarter this year, up  0.9 percent, as benefit costs posted their smallest rise since  early 2002, a government report showed on Friday."
World," EU leaders signed a historic constitution for the expanding bloc in a fanfare ceremony on the spot where the European Union's forerunner was born, although doubts remain over whether it will ever come into force."
Sci/Tech," Harvard University is planning a major expansion of its engineering program, including a 67 percent increase in the size of the faculty and the possible establishment of a separate school."
World," Republicans and Democrats were for it  #151; and against it. The families of Sept. 11 victims opposed one plan and approved another. The House wanted its bill, the Senate preferred its own. And most Americans didn't seem to care about attempts by Congress to overhaul the U.S. intelligence system."
Business,"US economic growth picked up in the third quarter, fuelled by strong consumer spending, official figures show."
Business,"An economist with Asian Development Bank said Friday that China #39;s decision to raise interest rates is necessary, but not enough to curb inflation."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox owner John Henry #39;s bet on baseball has paid off big with the team #39;s first World Series championship since 1918, but his calls in the financial markets haven #39;t played out as well."
Business," ChevronTexaco Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CVX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CVX.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. oil company, on Friday reported a rise in quarterly  profit, pumped up by record oil and gas prices and gains on  asset sales."
Business, Merck   Co. on Friday said U.S.  regulators won't approve its experimental arthritis drug  Arcoxia until the company provides more data showing it is safe  and effective.
Business," Nexen Inc. has agreed to buy a  U.K. based subsidiary of EnCana Corp. in an all cash deal worth   $2.1 billion, enabling Canada's fourth largest oil explorer to  expand into the U.K. sector of the North Sea."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Gateway trims loss in third quarter...EDS delays earnings...Amazon outlook disappoints...PeopleSoft exceeds targets.
Sci/Tech,The Web site of identity-fraud suspects operating as the Shadowcrew has been replaced by information about alleged members' arrests.
World," NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan's top mobile carrier, reported a 6 percent drop in first fiscal half earnings Friday as it introduced discounts to fight intensifying competition. But it raised its full year forecast, citing anticipated gains on asset sales."
Business," U.S. stock futures were little changed  on Friday, pointing to a flat market open, after third quarter  gross domestic product data showed the U.S. economy grew at a  slower than expected pace."
Business," Washington Post Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WPO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WPO.N</A> said on  Friday that quarterly profit jumped, boosted by results at its  Kaplan education unit and television broadcasting operations."
Business," The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter this year, bolstered by strong consumer spending and accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades, the Commerce Department said on Friday."
Business, Bristol Myers Squibb Co.  on Friday reported a lower third quarter profit as revenue fell amid intense competition for its products from rivals and generic drugs.
Business," U.S. employment costs rose by slightly less than expected in the third quarter this year, up 0.9 percent, as benefit costs posted their smallest rise since early 2002, a government report showed on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Approximately three hours ago, I decided to do mushrooms for the first time in nearly four years. Seemed as good a time as any. It's a sunny October day in Denver. Brown leaves constantly cascade on me as I walk down the sidewalk, blissfully trying to ignore the crackheads who think I'm a walking ATM and a group of ese's who are giving me the evil eye. Church bells are ringing (ringing...ringing really loud...does that always happen around noon?...shit) crazy black dudes are singing along with their 1991-era Walkmans. Everything was peaceful, and I felt at one with the universe.  Why oh why did I decide to fuck it all up by going to vote today?"
World,A mysterious ailment has weakened Yasir Arafat and raised concerns that Palestinian politics could be plunged into turmoil.
Business,"The US economy grew at a healthy 3.7 annual rate in the third quarter this year, bolstered by strong consumer spending and accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades, the Commerce Department said Friday."
Business, Australian dairy company National Foods Ltd. (NFD.AU) Friday signaled there is a remote chance a rival bidder may challenge the hostile A $1.
Business, Oil giant EnCana Corp. is selling its British North Sea operations to Nexen Inc. for  $2.1 billion US and wants to dispose of its businesses in Ecuador and the Gulf of Mexico as well to focus on North America.
Sci/Tech,A new and tiny species of human that lived in Indonesia at the same time our own ancestors were colonising the world were discovered by scientists.
Sci/Tech,"CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Harvard University is planning a major expansion of its engineering program, including a 67 percent increase in the size of the faculty and the possible establishment of a separate school."
Sci/Tech,"Moscow and Seoul have signed a deal to build a rocket-launch facility in South Korea. It will be built by the end of 2007 in Goheung, South Jeolla province, the Joongang Ilbo newspaper writes."
Sports,"ST. LOUIS T hree hours after the Boston Red Sox turned the lights out on this World Series, a guest staying on the 17th floor of the St."
World,"VILLACOUBLAY, France Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was brought to France on Friday and rushed to a military hospital for treatment of a mysterious illness, which has forced him to leave his West Bank headquarters for the first time in nearly "
World,"Thailand is in shock after 78 arrested Muslims died in overloaded army trucks after a protest turned violent. The BBC #39;s Tony Cheng has visited the camp where more than 1,000 survivors of the journey are still being held."
World,"Reformist former Palestinian Authority prime minister Abu Mazen will temporarily take over chairman Yasser Arafat #39;s authority, Palestinian sources said."
Sci/Tech,"Tiny sensors, shaped like tumbleweed and small enough to fit inside a blood vessel, might one day ride to space inside astronauts' bodies, warning the space travelers when radiation is damaging their cells. "
Business, Treasuries recouped early losses on  Friday after data showed the U.S. economy grew less strongly  than expected last quarter while inflation slowed markedly.
Sci/Tech,The Web site of identity-fraud suspects operating as the Shadowcrew has been replaced by information about alleged members' arrests.
Business," ChevronTexaco Corp., the No. 2 U.S. oil company, on Friday reported a rise in quarterly profit, pumped up by record oil and gas prices and gains on asset sales."
World," In a ceremony full of pageantry and  hope, King Norodom Sihamoni ascended the Cambodian throne on  Friday, ushering in a new royal era for a country still trying  to draw a line under its bloody, genocidal past."
Business," Bristol Myers Squibb Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BMY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BMY.N</A> on  Friday reported a lower third quarter profit as U.S. revenue  fell amid intense competition for its products from rivals and  generic drugs."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein said Thursday that even if the carrier #39;s pilots approve a \$1 billion cost-cutting agreement, the airline may still have to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection."
Business,"Nexen Inc. has agreed to buy a UK-based subsidiary of EnCana Corp. in an all-cash deal worth \$2.1 billion, enabling Canada #39;s fourth largest oil explorer to expand into the UK sector of the North Sea."
Business,Myers Squibb (BMY:NYSE   news   research) reported a sharply lower profit in the third quarter as generic competition continued to eat away at drug sales and the company ratcheted up spending on research and development of new drugs.
World," Liberia slapped an immediate curfew on the capital Monrovia on Friday after stick wielding youths rampaged through the coastal city, burning buildings, petrol stations and vehicles."
World," In a ceremony full of pageantry and hope, King Norodom Sihamoni ascended the Cambodian throne on Friday, ushering in a new royal era for a country still trying to draw a line under its bloody, genocidal past."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft files new lawsuits against spam while AOL battles  #39;spim #39;- unsolicited messages sent to users of its instant messaging service.
Sci/Tech,"Australian and Indonesian scientists have discovered a species of tiny human beings who lived on the remote Indonesian island of Flores 18,000 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Global chipmaker AMD has taken up the cudgel of IT-enabling half of the worlds population, by 2015, in what could be one the most ambitious initiatives undertaken by any technology manufacturer so far."
Sci/Tech," Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) will roll out in Japan a handheld video game system on Dec. 12 called PlayStation Portable (PSP), priced at 19,800, or about  $185."
Sports,"PARIS Lance Armstrong was absent when the route and difficulties of the 2005 Tour de France were made public in Paris, but his aura filled the hall."
Sports,ALASTAIR FORSYTH tees off in the second round of the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today determined to maintain the form he showed yesterday.
Sports,Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling - who helped the team capture its first World Series title in 86 years - will campaign with President Bush today at a rally at Pease International Tradeport.
Sports," Unable to set aside their differences in Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal will now be facing new challenges with teams on either side of the continent."
World,BAGHDAD: An Iraqi militant group said on its web site Thursday that it had killed 11 Iraqi troops taken hostage south of Baghdad and posted video of the bound men being shot or beheaded.
Business," The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.7  percent annual rate in the third quarter, below expectations  but still bolstered by healthy consumer spending that was  accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades, the Commerce  Department said on Friday."
Sports,"It #39;s official: Cal junior Richard Midgley is now a point guard and a shooting guard. Moved to the point four games ago when Ayinde Ubaka broke his foot, Midgley never has shot the ball better."
Business," Avon Products Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AVP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AVP.N</A> on Friday  posted a better than expected 33 percent increase in  third quarter profit as business in Latin America and Europe  helped offset weakness in the United States for the direct  seller of cosmetics."
Sci/Tech,The US music industry sues 750 computer users believed to be distributing music illegally over the internet.
Business," Bristol Myers Squibb Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BMY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BMY.N</A> on  Friday reported a lower third quarter profit as U.S. sales fell  amid competition from rival brands and cheaper generics and the  company took a number of special charges."
Business," U.S. stocks opened little changed on  Friday, after third quarter gross domestic product data showed  the U.S. economy grew at a slower than expected pace."
Sports," When a guest at a plush dinner in  Geneva asked where Kinshasa was, she set off a chain of events  that led to one of the world's great sporting showdowns."
Business," The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter, below expectations but still bolstered by healthy consumer spending that was accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades, the Commerce Department said on Friday."
Business,The US economy grew at a 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter - a pace that was slightly better than in the spring but not as strong as many analysts expected.
Business,HONG KONG Mainland Chinese stock markets dropped less than 2 percent on Friday as most Asian financial markets reacted with surprising calm to the Chinese central bank #39;s announcement late on Thursday of its first increase in interest rates in nine years.
Business,"Total revenues increased by 2 to \$43.3 billion, despite the appreciation of the Euro against the US dollar, mainly due to higher unit sales."
Business,"PARIS Snecma, a state-run maker of airplane engines, and Sagem, a maker of mobile phones and defense electronics, said Friday that they had agreed to merge in a transaction that would create a company worth about 7."
Business,Consumers who have become used to writing checks in the expectation of having at least a couple of days to cover them with a deposit may soon be in for a rude awakening.
Business,"Myers Squibb Co., which has lost US patent protection on eight of its drugs since 2000, said third quarter earnings fell 16 percent as costs rose and sales of the Pravachol cholesterol treatment fell."
Business," French companies Snecma and Sagem  announced a planned 7 billion euro ( #36;8.9 billion) merger on Friday, in a deal that analysts said was driven by political rather than shareholder interests."
Sports,"It #39;s as you were at the top and bottom of the Premiership afrter a December Saturday on which the  #39;Big Three #39; all recorded emphatic victories, scoring ten goals between them and conceding precisely none."
Sci/Tech,"This radar image of the surface of Saturn #39;s moon Titan was acquired on October 26, 2004, when the Cassini spacecraft flew approximately 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) above the surface and acquired radar data for the first time."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Once upon a time, but not so long ago, in a tropical island midway between Asia and Australia, there lived a race of little people, whose adults stood just more than one meter tall."
Sci/Tech,  At least one Indiana State University student has been named as a defendant in a new round of lawsuits against music downloaders.
Sci/Tech,"ROUND ROCK, Texas--Dell plans to continue expanding its stable of consumer electronics products and services throughout the rest of the year, looking to the gear to help it generate new customers and ultimately to sell more PCs."
Sci/Tech,"With the advent of smartphones and declining popularity of personal digital assistant (PDAs), IDC has reported a drastic fall in sales of PDAs worldwide with the industry recording a year-on-year fall for the third successive quarter."
Sports,"The Sun says Mutu, 25, has confessed to soccer chiefs he is a regular user and has been addicted to the drug since early this year."
Sports,Colin Montgomerie fell out of contention for the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today as word of the Scot being pictured with a famous Spanish model went around the course.
Sports,"Captain Alessandro Del Piero scored his third goal in two games and Uruguayan Marcelo Zalayeta added another Thursday to give Italian league leader Juventus a 2-0 victory over traditional rival AS Roma 2-0, extending its unbeaten "
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox will be the first World Series winner featured on a Wheaties box since the 1999 New York Yankees. The special edition package will picture David Ortiz on the front of the box, along with "
Business," The US economy expanded at a slower than expected 3.7 percent annual pace in the third quarter of 2004, the government said in the last major economic report before the November 2 election."
World,"BRUSSELS On Friday, Europe #39;s leaders gathered in Rome to sign the treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe. This was a historic moment."
World,"SYDNEY, Australia British authorities say six men on Pitcairn Island have been sentenced up to six years in prison for sex attacks dating back 40 years."
World,"Smack in the middle of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, hordes of international and local reporters have descended on a makeshift courtroom here to witness the long-awaited and "
World," A British former MP left bankrupt and publicly disgraced just three years ago has recouped much of his riches by exploiting his notoriety in the world of show business, a report said."
World, Japanese officials rushed on Friday to dismiss suggestions that the emperor overstepped his authority and meddled in government affairs by voicing his opposition to Tokyo schools' policy of compulsory patriotism.
Business, Oil prices steadied on Friday after an 8  percent rout spurred by a surprise interest rate hike in China  that raised doubts about demand from the world's second largest  energy user.
Business," Avon Products Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AVP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AVP.N</A> on Friday  posted a 33 percent increase in third quarter profit, but  continued concerns over weakness in the United states pushed  the stock 7 percent lower."
Sports, Seven time world champion Michael Schumacher found himself overshadowed as young Finn Heikki Kovalainen beat him on his way to winning the Race of Champions at the Stade de France.
Sci/Tech,"Intel's plain-spoken CEO  has a message for the nation: If you want to stay on top, it's time to rev up your competitive metabolism."
Sci/Tech,The US recording industry is taking legal action against 750 computer users believed to be distributing music illegally over the internet.
Business," Avon Products Inc.  on Friday posted a 33 percent increase in third quarter profit, but continued concerns over weakness in the United states pushed the stock 7 percent lower."
Sports,Australia have won their first Test series in India since 1969-70 after a crushing 342-run win in the third Test in Nagpur. The win gives them an unassailable 2-0 series lead and means that the one blot on their copybook has been erased.
Sports,One of the heros of the World Series will be in the political spotlight Friday in New Hampshire. Boston Red Sox pitching ace Curt Schilling is appearing with President Bush Friday.
Business,The No. 2 U.S. oil company reported a rise in quarterly profit pumped up by record oil and gas prices and gains on asset sales.
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration told Merck  #38; Co. that it would approve the company's successor drug to the now defunct pain reliever Vioxx if it provides further safety and efficacy data, the big pharmaceutical company announced Friday."
Sci/Tech,"With most states reporting massive new voter registrations and many political observers worrying about potential voter confusion and allegations of fraud on Nov.2, one organization has created a web-based tool to answer questions and provide information."
Sci/Tech," Last Friday, television stations that were members of the Sinclair Media Group were scheduled to air an anti John Kerry special called Stolen Honor. They were ordered to by executives of the company   the same execs who forbid the 62 TV stations the company controls from airing Ted Koppel's reading of the names of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq this spring."
World," When Chungin Chung, an Asian American community leader, was invited to meet US vice presidential candidate Senator John Edwards ahead of the November 2 election, she was excited but politely declined."
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated  in October as rising energy costs and persistent job worries  made Americans less optimistic about the future, according to a  survey released on Friday."
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated in October as rising energy costs and persistent job worries made Americans less optimistic about the future, according to a survey released on Friday."
Sports," Yao Ming has cemented his stature as one of the dominant big men in the National Basketball Association, and now he has a chance to become an integral part of the league's most explosive one two tandem."
Sports,"Former track superstar Marion Jones was  quot;without a doubt quot; a drugs cheat, according to the man who says he devised Jones #39; program for use of banned performance-enhancing drugs before she won five gold medals at the 2000 Olympics."
Business," Recent reports on the Delta Air Lines pilots #39; agreement focus on the carrier #39;s pilots being the highest paid in the industry and on the possibility that the company may still declare bankruptcy, despite the  $1 billion cost cutting deal "
Business,"The US economy expanded at a 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter, below expectations but still bolstered by healthy consumer spending that was accompanied "
Business,"Southwest Airlines says boosting its presence at Chicago #39;s Midway airport has just become its top priority, USA Today said Friday."
Business, Low cost airline Ryanair has finally struck a deal with the Walloon government over the EUR 4 million it owes following the European Commission ruling over Charleroi airport.
Business,"ChevronTexaco Corp., the second- biggest US oil company, said third-quarter profit rose 62 percent on higher oil and natural-gas prices."
Business,"The practice of  quot;floating quot; a check until payday will become a thing of the past Oct. 28, when the new federal Check Clearing for the 21st Century "
Sci/Tech,"Joining America Online, EarthLink and Yahoo against spamming, Microsoft Corp. today announced the filing of three new anti-Spam lawsuits under the CAN-SPAM federal law as part of its initiative in solving the Spam problem for Internet users worldwide."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices has unveiled a stripped-down, low-cost computing device as part of a plan to move into developing markets. The chip maker aims to provide 50 per cent of the world with internet and computing "
Sci/Tech,"When a person suffers from eye ailments today, nine times out of ten, he will be prescribed eye drops to treat his illness or relieve his discomfort."
Sci/Tech,palmOne is at the head of a downward spiral of the PDA market according to research group IDC. IDC #39;s figures showed a 8.7 per cent slump year on year for the third quarter of 2004 - the third successive quarter of year on year decline.
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea has told Adrian Mutu his services are no longer needed at the club after testing positive for cocaine use."
Sports,Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants to get the bottom of the  quot;Soupgate quot; affair. Ferguson was forced to change clothes after United #39;s 2-0 victory Sunday over Arsenal.
Sports,"NAGPUR, India : World champions Australia conquered the final frontier here when they won their first series on Indian soil in 35 years with a 342-run rout in the third Test."
Sports,"Chester has given Wales permission to talk with Ian Rush about the job as national team coach. A former Liverpool star, Rush took over the League Two team in August and has been mentioned as a successor to Mark Hughes."
Sci/Tech," There's only one thing better than riding a halfpipe ramp in ""Tony Hawk's Underground 2""  #151; doing it in real life. Since I'm pretty sure that's never going to happen, I'll keep on defying gravity in this new game from Activision."
World,"ROME, Oct 29 (AFP) - French President Jacques Chirac urged the head of the incoming European Commission Friday to take  quot;the appropriate decisions quot; to resolve a row over his EU executive team which has left the EU in limbo."
World,": Pakistani officials insisted that an explosion at the Marriott hotel in the capital city was caused by an electrical short-circuit, not a bomb, but the US Embassy today issued a warning "
World,Liberal challenger Viktor Yushchenko predicted on Friday that Ukrainian authorities would resort to mass fraud to ensure victory for the establishment candidate in an increasingly tense weekend presidential poll.
Business," Clear Channel Communications Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CCU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CCU.N</A>, the largest U.S. radio station chain, on Friday posted  higher operating earnings although radio advertising revenue  slipped on weak sales to its automotive and telecommunications  customers."
World, Bomb blasts rocked southern  Thailand Friday as Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told  southern Muslim leaders the deaths of 85 protesters in military  custody should have never happened.
Sci/Tech,"FRANKFURT, GERMANY -- The German subsidiaries of Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) and Novell Inc. are teaming to offer Linux-based products to the country's huge public sector."
Sci/Tech,"FRANKFURT, GERMANY -- After launching two of the world's first Linux smart phones, China's E28 Ltd. is now offering handset manufacturers the opportunity to license its software and hardware designs based on the increasingly popular open-source operating system."
Business," MaryLou O'Malley wants to get something off her chest  or collarbone, more precisely. The 72 year old is tired of having to adjust her necklace when it slips around her neck. Wouldn't it be wonderful, she says, if there were an adhesive to keep her jewelry stuck to her skin?"
World," A key prosecution witness is lying when he implicated one of the Sikh men charged with the mid air bombing of an Air India plane that killed 329 people in 1985, the defense team argued in the closing arguments of the case."
World," Under pressure from military voters and Republicans, Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell said Friday that he will ask a federal judge to extend the deadline for counting overseas ballots by one week."
World," CLAMART, France (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser  Arafat, weakened by what doctors say may be leukemia, left the  West Bank for the first time in 2-1/2 years on Friday and flew  to France for treatment in a military hospital."
Sci/Tech,"LookSmart Performs Despite MSN Split and Acquisitions\\LookSmart more or less broke even last quarter to the surprise of many analysts after LookSmart announced their financial results for the third quarter which ended on September 30, 2004. LookSmart currently provides paid search results through a distribution network that includes Lycos, CNET, ..."
Business," As Dieter Zetsche see it, DaimlerChrysler's diesel Jeep Liberty sport utility, due next month, should be an easy sell. Drivers in the U.S. need a powerful set of wheels that can travel 500 miles between fuel ups. ""This country should be the El Dorado for diesels,"" says the man who runs DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group."
Business,"Just days after the president of a huge California pension fund was ousted, some California officials are proposing that the state get out of the pension business and give state and municipal workers a 401(k) plan instead."
World,Leaders around the world express concern for the health of ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
Business, The economy grew at a 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter  #151; a pace slightly better than in the spring but not as strong as many analysts expected. Friday's government report was the last broad snapshot of economic activity before Election Day and provided political ammunition for both sides.
Business," The Bullrun is held every fall in Europe, every spring in the U.S. Routes change year to year. Entry fees ( #36;5,500 for Europe,  #36;14,000 for the U.S.) include hotels and food. Transportation to and from the race, gas, tolls, speeding tickets, the cost of your car and any repairs are extra. Participation is by invitation, so buttering up race organizers helps. ..."
Business," Washington Post Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WPO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WPO.N</A> said on  Friday that quarterly profit jumped, beating analysts'  forecasts, boosted by results at its Kaplan education unit and  television broadcasting operations."
Sports, Green Bay Packers star quarterback Brett Favre and top running back Ahman Green both missed Thursday's practice with injuries.
Business," We were surprised at the suggestion that Melaleuca is a ""pyramid selling organization"" along the lines of Herbalife and Amway in ""If You Believe"" (Oct. 11, p. 89). That's as misleading as suggesting that a cow is similar to a cat just be cause both are four legged mammals.Whatever the similarities be tween cats and cows, they do not make cats bovine nor cows feline. It's the many differences in our business model and culture that set Melaleuca apart from any multilevel marketing company. ..."
Sports," GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sports Network) - Green Bay Packers star  quarterback Brett Favre and top running back Ahman Green both  missed Thursday's practice with injuries."
World," PELLA, Iowa  #8212; In this week's frenzied competition to boost voter turnout, the quiet effort of companies like Vermeer Manufacturing could prove crucial for the Bush campaign."
Sports," GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Reuters) - Betting on horses was  banned in Texas until as recently as 1987. Times have changed  rapidly since. Saturday, Lone Star Park race track hosts the  \$14 million Breeders Cup, global racing's end-of-season  extravaganza."
Sci/Tech," Is there really life out there?  Was a kinder, wetter Mars once dotted by bacterial blooms whose progeny now await our discovery?  Do unseen, alien microbes swim in the buried oceans of Europa, Callisto, or Ganymede?  What about Titan's sub zero methane lakes?"
Sci/Tech," CLEVELAND, OH     As NASA readies the space shuttle fleet to fly again,  the agency's risk management teams are also paying attention to risk issues that  affect the International Space Station."
World," MONROVIA (Reuters) - At least four people died in riots on  Friday in Liberia's capital, where U.N. peacekeepers fired in  the air to bring rampaging, stick-wielding youths under control  and a daylight curfew was in force."
Business,"If you're in the market for a safe little something for your portfolio, buy bonds."
Business,"The US economy increased at an annual rate of 3.7 percent in the third quarter of this year, the Commerce Department said in a report released on Friday."
Business,Myers Squibb (nyse: BMY   news   people ) will report third quarter earnings. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call expect the pharmaceutical maker to earn 39 cents per share compared with 47 cents a year ago.
Business,ChevronTexaco #39;s (CVX) third-quarter profit improved 62 as the oil giant continued to cash in on record-high oil prices. The company said Friday that 
Business,"Archer Daniels Midland Co., the world #39;s largest grain processor, said fiscal first-quarter profit rose 77 percent on improved results from sales of soy products, corn-based fuel and agricultural services."
Business,"Nexen Inc. agreed to buy fellow Canadian energy company EnCana Corp. #39;s UK business for \$2.1 billion, gaining control of Britain #39;s biggest oil discovery in more than a decade amid record crude prices."
Business,"The Washington Post Co. earned \$82.5 million in its third quarter, the company reported Friday, well above the \$19.9 million it earned in the year-ago period, when results were weighed down by expenses for "
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft, which provided scientists with amazing images of Saturn #39;s rings in July ( quot;Cassini-Huygens completes seven year journey to Saturn, quot; The Triangle, July 9, 2004) is now trying to repeat the feat with Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan."
Sci/Tech,A 3ft tall  #39;hobbit #39; discovered on a remote Indonesian island has raised the extraordinary possibility that our human species might not be alone on Earth.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has teamed with Videsh Sanchar Nigam (VSNL), a leading Indian telecommunications and internet services company, to market its Personal Internet Communicator (PIC) to consumers in India."
Sci/Tech,A few broken steel wires and varying levels of corrosion have been found in the Forth Road Bridge #39;s support cables. The discovery was made during the first full-scale cable inspection in the bridge #39;s 40-year history.
Sports,THE wait is over. Australia yesterday stormed the barricades to its final frontier and plundered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with one of its biggest victories in Test history.
Sports,Former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola has been chosen by the Queen to become an honorary citizen of the British empire. British ambassador to Italy Sir Ivor Roberts will present Zola with the honour Monday  quot;for his service to British football.
Sports,"San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Tim Rattay is listed as questionable for Sunday #39;s game against the Chicago Bears with a forearm injury."
Sports,There #39;s only one thing better than riding a halfpipe ramp in  quot;Tony Hawk #39;s Underground 2 quot; - doing it in real life.
Sports,"Tennessee at South Carolina (11:30 am): The 11th-ranked Volunteers (6-1, 4-1 SEC) continue on the road to Atlanta despite a misfiring offense."
World,"The signature ceremony for the European Constitution agreement and a final bill have been completed. Host country Italy #39;s Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, made a speech at the ceremony saying that October "
World,"MONROVIA, LIBERIA - The capital of Liberia is under curfew Friday following an outbreak of violence that reportedly left churches and a mosque in flames."
World,"In all likelihood, US troops and the nascent Iraqi military will storm the rebel city of Fallujah in the very near future. The so-called  quot;City of Mosques quot; has been under sustained air assault "
Business," Bristol Myers Squibb Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BMY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BMY.N</A> on  Friday said quarterly profit fell 16 percent on special charges  and lower U.S. sales amid competition from rival brands and  cheaper generics."
Sci/Tech,"The votes won't be counted for another four days, but that's not stopping mathematicians, online bettors and traditional pollsters from trying to predict a Bush or Kerry victory. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Health officials in the Mexican state of Chihuahua fail in their effort to deal with a rat plague by sending in hundreds of cats.
Business,"DreamWorks Animation has an IPO with more green than its signature ogre, Shrek."
Sci/Tech,Google Adds AdWords To Froogle Shopping Feed\\Google has announced in their Froogle Friends Newsletter that Froogle will be adding an Ad Automator to Froogle where merchants with over 1000 products who are also AdWords advertisers are invited to try out the beta release of their new ad-producing technology. This seems ...
Sports, Guard Dajuan Wagner will become a free agent after this season because the Cleveland Cavaliers declined their  #36;3.4 million contract option for 2005 06 on Friday.
World," China's steel imports declined over the first nine months of the year in reaction to higher international prices, while exports soared, state media reported Friday."
World,"Fighting erupts between forces of the self-declared Somaliland republic and those of Puntland, an autonomous region of Somalia."
World,The founder of Argonaut games went into administration a week ago has bought back most of the group.
World,"They have been disappointed, those hoping that they might get to see David Blunkett pursuing his paternity case against Kimberly Quinn by donning a Batman suit and clambering on to the ledge of Buckingham Palace."
Sci/Tech, Holograms and kaleidoscopes of shimmering  colors will be part of Japan's latest hi tech response to the  growing number of banknote counterfeiting cases troubling  authorities.
Sci/Tech,Sun President Jonathan Schwartz has a pre-Halloween case of the creeps--and for good reason.
Business,"Australian milk producer National Foods Ltd. said on Friday it expects its fiscal 2005 net profit to grow by about 14 per cent, spurred mainly by a raft of new products which lifted its market share."
Business,Ryanair Holdings PLC will repay 4 million euros (\$5.1 million) in aid from a regional government in Belgium while it appeals a European Union finding that the funding was illegal.
Business,The Food and Drug Administration told Merck  amp; Co. that it would approve the company #39;s successor drug to the now defunct pain reliever Vioxx if it provides further safety and 
Business,"Washington Post Co. (WPO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday that quarterly profit jumped, beating analysts #39; forecasts, boosted by results at its Kaplan education unit and television broadcasting operations."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists analysing data captured by the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft as it swept past Saturn #39;s moon Titan, have described a cold landscape carved by winds and perhaps puddled with organic lakes."
Sci/Tech,"For the second time this year, an alliance of major Internet providers - including Atlanta-based EarthLink -iled a coordinated group of lawsuits aimed at stemming the flood of online junk mail."
Sci/Tech,"Even as NASA gears up for the space shuttle #39;s return to flight next year, officials at the space agency are quietly studying the possibility of cutting back its number of missions "
Sports,"A hearing in the doping cases of US sprinters Tim Montgomery and Chryste Gaines that had been set for next week was postponed at the request of all parties, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday."
Sports,"Time, they say, heals all wounds, with the possible exception of Tim Rattay #39;s ailing right forearm. As this week began, San Francisco 49ers coach Dennis Erickson "
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, suffering from a serious but mystery illness, was flown to France and rushed to a military hospital for treatment Friday - ending "
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (29/10/2004) - A powerful explosion on Tuesday in the lobby of the Pakistani capitals five-star Marriott Hotel injured 10 people, including a US diplomat and three Italian nationals."
World," Fresh violence erupted Thursday with the bombing of a bar in Thailand #39;s mostly Muslim south, while villagers held a mass burial for some of the 78 protesters who suffocated while in army custody this week."
World," Seven artists from the new eastern member states of the European Union display their vision of history in a special exhibition, celebrating EU enlargement, at the Amsterdam Stedelijk Museum for modern art."
Business," To Texas litigator Scott Summy, methyl tertiary butyl ether, the gasoline additive that reduces air pollution, is the devil  and his savior. He claims to have proof that Big Oil knew that MTBE laced gasoline would leak out of filling station tanks into the ground and contaminate water supplies across America  and is therefore culpable in a big public hazard. ""We are talking about the public's drinking water, and these guys have intentionally contaminated it to the largest scale ever in this country,"" says Summy."
World," CLAMART, France (Reuters) - Doctors will need ""several  days"" to diagnose Yasser Arafat's illness but the Palestinian  leader was conscious and in good shape when he arrived in  France on Friday, a Palestinian diplomat said."
Business," Former press baron Conrad Black will  quit as chairman and chief executive of his Canadian holding  company, Hollinger Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLGc.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLGc.TO</A>, to facilitate his offer to  take the company private, his lawyer said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Some 28 people are arrested in a global operation against a website allegedly involved in identity fraud.
Sci/Tech," The new Motorola RAZR V3 is such a smack me gorgeous sliver of technolust that you want to keep it up to your ear all the time and show it off, telegraphing how indescribably hip by association you are to own it. But you don't get to, see, because it works so well with Motorola's new Bluetooth wireless headset, which frees up your hands for less vainglorious activities, like driving."
Sports," ST. PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Top seed and crowd favorite  Marat Safin was knocked out of the St. Petersburg Open  quarterfinals Friday, falling 6-4, 6-1 to Michael Llodra."
Sci/Tech," Spain's Socialist government approved new conditions governing research with embryonic stem cells Friday, allowing scientists to investigate using frozen embryos while seeking cures to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and diabetes."
World,Kidnappers in Iraq have freed a seven-year-old boy a week after seizing him while on his way to school.
Business,"Following heavy losses, South African Airways asks the public to send in 'great ideas' on how to turn the business around."
World,"Health professionals and families have worked hard to turn Halloween into a day that children with diabetes can take delight in, not simply endure."
Sci/Tech,"Presidential Guidester polls voters, matches their positions with those of candidates."
Sci/Tech,"New version of mass-mailing worm, discovered Friday, tries to disable defenses on destination PCs."
World," Amid fears of a possible terrorist attack, US authorities are tightening security for Tuesday's presidential election while taking pains not to discourage voters from turning out at the polls."
Business,"In the trial of former Walt Disney Co. President Michael Ovitz, the plaintiff #39;s lawyer accused the company #39;s former official of leaking rumors to the press accusing NBC West Coast chief Don Ohlmeyer of sexually "
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration told Merck  amp; Co. that it requires further safety and efficacy data before it will approve its successor drug to now defunct pain reliever Vioxx, the pharmaceutical maker announced Friday."
Business, The Toronto stock market was sent higher Friday morning by improvements in energy stocks as a two day slide in oil prices skidded to a stop and signs of strong economic growth.
Sci/Tech,"Open source software is a viable alternative to commercial proprietary software, with potential significant value-for-money benefits for government, the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has concluded."
Sci/Tech,led operation targeting ID fraud crooks has led to the arrest of 28 people across seven countries this week. The arrests follow an undercover operation headed by US Secret Service agents that successful 
Sci/Tech,"Plaintiff Sean Burke claims that  quot;the defective Xboxes stop working after minimal usage, after unreasonably, unconscionably, unusually and unexpectedly short amounts of time."
Sci/Tech,"An international call for tenders has been issued for the appointment of an engineer to carry out detailed inspections and determine the work which needs to be carried out on Manwel Dimech Bridge, along Regional Road."
Sports,"When you #39;re part of a team that has just captured its first World Series title in 86 years, it #39;s easy to get a little too caught up in the moment."
Sports,"Andy Ram came close to pulling off the biggest upset of his singles career when he stretched No. 4 seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-4) in the first round of the \$1 million St."
World,The head of the Political Department in the Palestine Liberation Organization said Friday no committee was formed to succeed ailing Yasser Arafat.
World,LONDON British defense officials say hundreds of British troops who were deployed to provide cover for US troops are now at their base near Baghdad.
World,A humanitarian agency with a long history of work in Iraq has ended its operations in the war-torn nation after its leader was abducted.
World,"Leaders of the 25-nation European Union today signed the bloc #39;s new constitution in Rome, amid tight security around the city #39;s historic center."
World,"A second bomb exploded near a food stall in southern Thailand on Friday, wounding at least nine members of a bomb squad investigating an earlier blast that wounded four people."
World,"The burst tyre which led to yesterday #39;s coach crash tragedy in Jordan was the second tyre problem suffered by the vehicle that day, a couple who survived the tragedy said today."
Sci/Tech,A new version of the Bagle computer virus is spreading rapidly around the internet.
Sports,"At the time, it didn #39;t seem like a big deal. On the Miami Hurricanes #39; first offensive possession Saturday against the Virginia Tech Hokies, running back Frank Gore ripped off a 9-yard run, seemingly giving "
Business," In a capstone to the withdrawal of Vioxx, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided to delay the approval of successor drug Arcoxia until more safety data are available."
Business,"Former press baron Conrad Black will quit as chairman and chief executive of his Canadian holding company, Hollinger Inc. (HLGc.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , to "
Sci/Tech,Mythical tales abound of a race of little people that dwell on the islands of Indonesia. Dutch explorers who colonized Flores 100 years ago were told stories of a human-like creature local 
Sci/Tech,"CLEVELAND, OH -- As NASA (news - web sites) readies the space shuttle fleet to fly again, the agency #39;s risk management teams are also paying attention to risk issues that affect the International Space Station (news - web sites)."
Sports,"Four score and six years ago, a relatively new Boston baseball team called the Red Sox won the World Series for the fifth time. Not long after, a man named George Herman Ruth, Jr."
Sports,"DEEP in the heart of the Indian subcontinent, the Australian Test side last night was celebrating an historic victory, having conquered cricket #39;s final frontier with a Test to spare."
Sports,"Top seed and crowd favourite Marat Safin was knocked out of the St Petersburg Open quarter-finals on Friday, falling 6-4 6-1 to Michael Llodra."
Sports,"MILAN, Italy -- Italy #39;s former world champion Mario Cipollini has ended speculation that he is to retire by announcing that he will ride next season for the Liquigas Sport team."
Sports,"Yet another risky game for that Patriots winning streak, now at 21. Pittsburgh hasn #39;t lost at home, and rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hasn #39;t lost, period."
Sci/Tech," The nation's cellular companies have agreed on a common standard for multimedia messaging that should enable mobile phone users to exchange photos, video and audio clips just as they do e mail, regardless of their wireless carrier."
World," Kidnappers have released a 7 year old Lebanese boy after a week they grabbed him as he was walking home from school in Iraq, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry said Friday. It was not immediately clear if a ransom was paid."
Sci/Tech, A new hybrid CD format that offers standard CD audio on one side and the enhanced media capabilities of a DVD on the other made its nationwide debut this week.
World, Myanmar's military strongman Than Shwe wrapped up a visit to India with a pledge to bring democracy to his secretive state and said the junta will not let rebels against Indian rule operate from its soil.
Sci/Tech," Presidential Guidester polls voters, matches their positions with those of candidates."
Sci/Tech," Back at No. 1 for the 29th straight week, it's everybody's favorite ringtone. The music market tracker Billboard will begin ranking the customized mobile phone sound snippets beginning next week  #151; another sign that ringtones are fast becoming a staple of recording industry sales,"
Sports, The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)  has postponed its hearings with American sprinters Tim  Montgomery and Chryste Gaines who have been charged with  serious doping violations.
World,"The U.S. Marines are preparing for a ""decisive"" battle in the Sunni Triangle area west of Baghdad, where insurgents are extending control outward from Fallujah through violence and intimidation, senior commanders said Friday."
World,Health officials in the Mexican state of Chihuahua fail to deal with a rat plague by sending in hundreds of cats.
Sci/Tech,"In Europe, industry leaders, government officials and others debate whether patents would hinder or cultivate innovation."
Sci/Tech,IT sales account manager in England seeks compensation after winning her sex discrimination case.
World," Asian financial markets showed a mixed reaction Friday to China's first interest rate rise in nine years, which analysts welcomed as a shift toward capitalist style economic tools and away from central planning."
Sports,California running back JJ Arrington needed less than three quarters to tie a 23-year-old Pac-10 Conference record against Southern Miss Saturday night at Roberts Stadium.
Business,Chinas move to hike interest rate has come as a surprise. The central bank raised the benchmark rate on one-year yuan loans to 5.58 per cent from 5.31 per cent and the rate on one-year deposits to 2.25 per cent from 1.98 per cent.
Business,"Clear Channel Communications Inc. #39;s third-quarter profit fell nearly 60 percent from the same period in 2003, which had been inflated by the nation #39;s largest radio station operator #39;s sale of its stake in a Spanish-language broadcasting network."
Sci/Tech," (Oct 29, 2004) This image of Titan was taken when Cassini reached the closest point of its flyby on October 26. At this point, it was only 1,600 km (994 miles) above the surface of Titan."
Sci/Tech,"The US Secret Service has arrested 28 people on charges stemming from an undercover investigation into cybercrime. Charges against the suspects include identity theft, computer fraud, credit-card fraud and consipracy."
Sports,Adrian Mutu #39;s agent has accused Chelsea of failing to offer sufficient support to the shamed striker. Mutu was sacked on Friday by Chelsea who stated:  quot;Any player who takes drugs breaches his contract with the club quot;.
Sports,"Australia cemented its position as the dominant cricket team of the past decade with its first series win in India since 1969, conquering what former captain Steve Waugh called the final frontier."
Sports,"Top seed Amelie Mauresmo reached the semifinals of the Linz Open when she continued her run of success against Ai Sugiyama by beating the defending champion 6-2, 6-4 Friday."
World, A UN inquiry has found UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers guilty of sexually harassing a female worker  ut Secretary General Kofi Annan rejected the charges.
Sci/Tech,"New versions of the Bagle worm rolled onto the Internet Friday, prompting antivirus companies to warn customers about the threat and to push out software updates to spot the new worms."
Sci/Tech,led operation targeting ID fraud crooks has led to the arrest of 28 people across seven countries this week. 
Business,"China sought Friday to soothe concerns over a surprise interest rate rise, its first in nearly a decade and one which is expected to kick off a series of increases to cool growth in the world #39;s seventh-biggest economy."
Business,"MICK Davis, the South African-born chief executive of Anglo-Swiss mining giant Xstrata, clearly has a thing for Australia. Perhaps it #39;s because this country keeps offering him the opportunity to buy great "
Business,"Drug giant Merck says the Food and Drug Administration wants more information, but is prepared to approve the company #39;s successor drug to recalled pain reliever Vioxx."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. of Canada #39;s rivals will be watching closely today as the automaker makes a widely-anticipated announcement confirming its plans to build a \$1-billion flexible manufacturing plant in Oakville, Ont."
Sci/Tech,MandrakeSoft co-founder Gal Duval has announced the release of 32-bit Mandrake Linux 10.1 Official. 64-Bit Mandrake Linux 10.1 might be ready as early as next week.
Sports,Next year #39;s Tour de France cycling race may give others a chance to test Lance Armstrong. The mountain-top finishes are less intense and the time trials shorter - meaning the six-time Tour winner possibly 
Sports,Australia wrapped up their first series win in India in 35 years after an overwhelming victory by 342 runs in the third Test in Nagpur.
Sports,Adam Gilchrist punching the air and embracing his teammates after Australia got the last Indian batsman out in the third Test; the Australian players gathering in a huddle made famous by the Indians; Brett Lee calling for the Australian flag from the tour 
Sports,"Former Camden High School star Dajuan Wagner, who has had an injury-filled NBA career thus far, will become an unrestricted free agent after the season because the Cleveland Cavaliers declined to pick up the option on Wagner #39;s contract for the 2005-06 "
Sports,For more than a month it has been public knowledge that Kansas was considering moving next season #39;s home football game against Oklahoma to Kansas City #39;s Arrowhead Stadium.
World,"US marines are preparing for a major assault to whack rebels in the Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Ramadi, a senior commander said on Friday."
World,"Black Watch soldiers have come under attack within hours of moving into Iraqs rebel-held badlands, although none was injured. Troops and vehicles were halted in the searing desert by a series of roadside "
World,THE child rapists of Pitcairn Island next year will move into the jail they helped build. Judges yesterday showed the mercy which for so long has been absent 
World,"Russia #39;s security service chief says that more than 80 suicide attackers have been trained abroad to attack the country, which he says has no adequate system of dealing with terrorism."
Business," Several major insurance companies are named in a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired with California insurance broker Universal Life Resources to steer business the broker's way in exchange for kickbacks, according to court papers."
World,"Nine Britons are confirmed dead following a coach crash near the Jordanian tourist attraction of Petra yesterday. According to reports, a tyre of the tour bus blew out on a stretch of the Desert Highway motorway "
World," Two Japanese electronics makers reported improved fiscal first half earnings Friday, with profits at Hitachi Ltd. surging nearly eight fold, while Toshiba Corp. rebounded to profitability from a loss the previous year."
World," CESENA, Italy (CP)   Italians and Canadians gathered in a town square beneath the walls of an 800 year old castle on Friday to honour Ernest (Smoky) Smith, Canada's last surviving winner of the Victoria Cross."
Sports," Top seeded Amelie Mauresmo eliminated defending champion Ai Sugiyama 6 2, 6 4 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Generali Ladies Open."
Sci/Tech,"European Search Landscape - Search Engine Strategies Coverage\\I was a bit late getting to the Search Engine Strategies conference, but I made it here for the second track. I decided to attend a new session named European Search Landscape. Here are my notes, please excuse any typos, this was done ..."
World," The songwriter who helped pen the 1970s hit, ""Still the One,"" is demanding that President Bush stop using the tune at campaign events, arguing that he's no fan of the Republican incumbent and the campaign never got permission to use the song."
World," Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, fighting for political survival, walked into Shorty's Cafe in this farm town and asked for help in Tuesday's election."
Sports,"The news is not so much shocking as sad. Surely, everyone whose eyes were open suspected that Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds had been using performance-enhancing drugs for many years."
Sci/Tech,"There's only one thing better than riding a halfpipe ramp in ""Tony Hawk's Underground 2"" - doing it in real life. Since I'm pretty sure that's never going to happen, I'll keep on defying gravity in this new game from Activision."
Sci/Tech,Sun President Jonathan Schwartz has a pre-Halloween case of the creeps--and for good reason.
Sci/Tech,Federal agents and international allies arrest 28 suspects thought to have stolen credit card numbers and other financial information.\<br /> Photo: Shadowcrew site in federal custody 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) filed seven lawsuits against senders of spam, or unsolicited e-mail, for transmitting messages without labeling them as sexually explicit "
World," Bomb blasts rocked southern  Thailand on Friday as Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra  promised to get to the bottom of the deaths of 78 Muslims in  military custody and punish any ""wrongdoers."""
Sci/Tech,A new variant of the Bagle email worm is spreading rapidly across the internet today.\
Business," Leading shares closed in negative ground, while Wall Street was looking for direction over mixed data on the state of the US economy, dealers said."
Sci/Tech, IBM on Friday gave its autonomic computing strategy is boost unwrapping an enhanced version of a toolkit designed to help developers more quickly integrate a number of self managing functions into their existing applications and services.
World," The Kerry campaign on Friday criticized the administration for putting off, possibly until after the election, issuing an annual report that could show an increase in the number of households that either don't have access to enough food or have experienced hunger."
World, Russia's parliament backed on Friday  President Vladimir Putin's plan to scrap elections for  governors under sweeping political reforms aimed at  strengthening his grip on power.
World," President Bush on Friday appeared with relatives of some Americans killed on Sept. 11, 2001, and vowed the country ""will not be held captive by fear"" in a message intended to remind voters of his leadership in that tense period."
Sci/Tech,Two students are suspended by Oxford University after admitting infiltrating its computer systems.
Business,"Floating a check became riskier Thursday under a new law that makes it possible for banks to process them in a matter of hours, rather than days."
Business,"Agribusiness company Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted a 77 percent jump in quarterly profit, helped by record North American harvests and lower "
Sci/Tech,"By going undercover on the Shadowcrew.com Web site, US investigators were able to find out which of the site #39;s 4,000 members were taking part in criminal conduct."
World," Serbian territory has 17 mass graves containing bodies of ethnic Albanians slain during Kosovo's 1998 99 war, a former interior minister said Friday, accusing current authorities of a cover up."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - The fall-out over the Old Trafford tunnel brawl between Manchester United and Arsenal continued with news that United were preparing to ask the Football Association to take action."
Sports,Rejuvenated attacker Alessandro Del Piero inspired Juventus to a 2-0 win over AS Roma that restored their five point title advantage on holders AC Milan.
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank, Oct 29 (AFP) - Suha Arafat, the estranged wife of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, has remained one of his staunchest supporters despite courting controversy for her extravagant lifestyle and lack of tact."
Sci/Tech,IBM on Friday gave its autonomic computing strategy is boost unwrapping an enhanced version of a toolkit designed to help developers more quickly integrate a number of self-managing functions into their existing applications and services.
Sports," Andre Agassi marched into the  Stockholm Open semifinals Friday, beating Spanish eighth seed  Fernando Verdasco 7 6, 6 2 in his hardest match of the  tournament."
World, Four British former inmates of the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay sued Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and others Wednesday saying they were tortured in violation of U.S. and international law.
Sci/Tech,"The nation's cellular companies have agreed on a common standard for multimedia messaging that should enable mobile phone users to exchange photos, video and audio clips just as they do e-mail, regardless of their wireless carrier."
Sci/Tech,"The Office of Government Commerce (OGC), UK, has finally given the green signal persuading governments to consider the deployment of open source while implementing new systems."
Business,A website goes the extra mile to make sure voters aren   rsquo;t confused this Tuesday.  Also: West Virginia organizes the first public supercomputer   hellip;.  FDA keeps its eye on a new pain relief drug   hellip;. and more.
World," CESENA, Italy (CP)   For a few stormy days in October 1944, a young Canadian tank sergeant became part of the Bocchini family in an ancient Italian town caught up in the whirlwind of a world war."
Business," U.S. consumers fed a pick up in U.S.  economic growth in the third quarter but a sentiment survey for  this month showed oil prices were dampening their spirits,  government and private sector data showed on Friday."
Business,"Lower sales, bigger losses, and a sneaky-looking accounting change mean investors should watch their wallets."
Sci/Tech,Company shows off labor-saving data center technology at Palo Alto research lab.
Sci/Tech,IT sales account manager in England seeks compensation after winning her sex discrimination case.
Sci/Tech,"MARSEILLE, FRANCE - Netino SARL sees a bright future for outsourcing in drug discovery: The 2-year-old company just landed a 10-year contract to handle the bioinformatics activities of a major French pharmaceutical company."
World,"Pakistani cricket star Imran Khan has been robbed by armed men in the country's capital, Islamabad."
Sci/Tech,"Local and Shopping Search Are Growing Among Internet Users\\According to a recent consumer search behavior study conducted by BizRate.com and The Kelsey Group of 3,887 online respondents, findings show that while general search engines rank the highest in terms of usage, with 72 percent indicating they use general search engines ..."
Business," Clear Channel Communications Inc. #39;s third quarter profit fell nearly 60 percent from the same period in 2003, which had been inflated by the nation #39;s largest radio station operator #39;s sale of its stake in a Spanish language broadcasting "
Business,"MILAN, Italy - Bank of America Corp. said Friday it had filed for damages against former officials and auditors of collapsed dairy giant Parmalat at a preliminary hearing in Milan, as the bank attempts to avoid blame in the massive fraud scandal."
Sci/Tech,New research is casting doubts on the usefulness of the human embryonic stem cells available under the White House #39;s research policy.
Sci/Tech,"com October 28, 2004, 1:15 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,"  The Red Sox were the bold faced headline on the 2004 season, the town crier in Kenmore Square. The long suffering franchise fought its way through a cursed history to deliver a World Series triumph "
Sports,"Andre Agassi marched into the Stockholm Open semi-finals on Friday, beating Spanish eighth seed Fernando Verdasco 7-6 6-2 in his toughest match of the tournament."
Sports,Russia: Top seed Marat Safin was dumped out of the one-million-dollar ATP Saint Petersburg Open here on Friday following a shock straight sets defeat to Frenchman Michael Llodra.
Sports,English Championship side Leicester were given permission to speak to Hearts coach Craig Levein in the hope of persuading him to succeed Micky Adams.
Sports,"LAUSANNE, Switzerland : Doping cases of world 100m record holder Tim Montgomery and Chryste Gaines have been postponed, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said."
Sports,  Guard Dajuan Wagner will become a free agent after this season because the Cleveland Cavaliers declined their  $3.4 million contract option for 2005 06 on Friday.
Sports,Kent Jones started slowly on Friday but consecutive birdies as he made the turn have boosted him to the top of the leaderboard at the Chrysler Championship.
World,"Description: A French plane departs Amman, Jordan, carrying Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to Paris for urgent medical treatment."
World,"However, their celebration of unity has been marred by uncertainty over its ratification and turmoil over the stalled European Commission."
World,"The Constitutional Treaty firmly enshrines fundamental rights in law and makes the EU more democratic, more transparent, and more effective."
World,"MOSCOW, October 29 (Itar-Tass) -- The mass media must be invariably aware of their responsibility while covering terrorist attacks, FSB federal security service director Nikolai Patrushev told the State Duma on Friday."
World," A portrait of the British super model Kate Moss, heavily pregnant and looking uncharacteristically unglamorous, will be sold at auction next February, Christie's auction house said."
Business,Do the third-quarter numbers mean continued volatility for this small-cap stock?
Business," ChevronTexaco Corp.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CVX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CVX.N</A>, the No. 2  U.S. oil company, on Friday reported a 62 percent rise in  quarterly profit from record oil prices and gains from asset  sales, but the results fell short of Wall Street forecasts."
Sci/Tech,Study shows defense agencies accounted for three-quarters of the \$20 billion in federal IT contracts awarded last quarter.
Sci/Tech,PhoneBites' cellular service inserts sound clips into conversations. Ridiculous? The same was said of the multibillion ring tone market.
World," Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has been sick for the past two weeks, and blood tests indicate he has a low platelet count. Platelets are tiny components of blood that help the clotting process by sticking to the lining of blood vessels. Produced in the bone marrow, platelets are vital to life, preventing massive blood loss from trauma."
Business," Twenty nine patients who took  AstraZeneca Plc's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.L</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.N</A> anti cholesterol drug Crestor  have developed kidney damage, a U.S. consumer group said on  Friday as it called again for a ban on the medicine."
Business," Twenty nine patients who took AstraZeneca Plc's   anti cholesterol drug Crestor have developed kidney damage, a U.S. consumer group said on Friday as it called again for a ban on the medicine."
Business,"Archer Daniels Midland Co., the agribusiness giant, reported a 77 percent increase Friday in its first-quarter earnings, citing significant gains in oilseed and bioproducts processing and feed and ingredient sales and a major improvement in inventory "
Sci/Tech,"The global market for handheld devices continues to dwindle, according to data released by IDC this week. The industry has recorded a year-over-year fall for the third successive quarter, the researcher said."
Sports,Heart of Midlothian Plc said head coach Craig Levein is holding talks to take over as manager at Leicester City in England after steering the Scottish soccer club to the group stage of Europe #39;s UEFA Cup this season.
World,The Prince of Wales has travelled to Petra a day after nine British pilgrim tourists were killed in a coach crash near the ancient Jordanian city.
World,"Zimbabwe #39;s Parliament has sentenced to a year in jail one of its three white members for knocking down a government minister, the BBC reported Friday."
World,TREASURER Peter Costello yesterday declared Telstra would not be sold until its share price was more than \$5. That came despite the Coalition having secured a Senate majority.
World," GENERAL NAKAR, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine troops  rushed food and drinking water by foot and helicopters on  Sunday to areas cut off by four storms that left more than  1,300 people dead or missing as residents scrambled to flee the  region."
World, Hundreds of thousands of pro Western and pro Russian activists mobilized across Ukraine as the former Soviet republic headed into a stormy weekend vote that Washington warned would spark unspecified  quot;measures quot; if rigged by the state.
World," Colombia's hardline government said Friday it is willing to meet with members of the country's main leftist rebel group in an unprecedented offer aimed at freeing dozens of rebel held hostages, including three Americans."
World," Acer Inc., the world's fifth largest computer company, said Friday its third quarter net profit fell 63 percent from the same period last year in part because of investment losses from affiliates."
Sci/Tech," For a small biopharmaceutical firm that has yet to get a drug on the market, Medarex Inc. has been keeping some impressive company. Top pharmaceutical and biotech firms, from Johnson  amp; Johnson to Amgen Inc., have been signing deals with Medarex to use its genetically engineered mice as they seek to develop new drugs. The doctored mice have the rare ability to produce human antibodies, which can help fight disease just as natural antibodies do."
Business,Net profit growth is keeping investors from worrying about Gillette's free cash flow.
Business,"LONDON : Oil prices slid for a third day running as speculators banked profits ahead of next week #39;s US presidential election amid easing supply fears and China #39;s move to hike interest rates, analysts said."
World," The United States believes a blast that wounded several people at the Marriott hotel in Islamabad was caused by an improvised bomb and not an electrical short circuit as Pakistani officials have said, the State Department said."
Business, The University of California said on  Friday that Lehman Brothers has agreed to pay  $222.5 million to  settle a class action suit for the bank's role in the sale of  Enron Corp. securities to it and other plaintiffs.
Sci/Tech,Apple thinks do-it-yourself PC repair is the wave of the future. But another PC maker has other ideas.
Sci/Tech,The Bagle worm shifts shape to outsmart antivirus software. Plus: Media player patches and Feds' fraud crackdown.
Sci/Tech,"  All of the human embryonic stem cells available to federally funded scientists under President Bush #39;s 3 year old research policy share a previously unrecognized trait that fosters rejection by the immune systems, diminishing their potential "
Sci/Tech,Too bad the newest installment in the  quot;Leisure Suit Larry quot; series isn #39;t much of a video game. The challenging puzzles and clever character interaction that boosted earlier titles in the franchise 
Sci/Tech,"focused publication, TV network, name Mac Maker's CEO the ""Leader in Innovation."" eBay's Whitman another honoree."
Sci/Tech,"Webmail.us, which provides hosted e-mail service for small and medium-size businesses, will announce next week a raft of improvements to its service, including a major migration of its core e-mail platform from Microsoft Corp. Windows to an open source platform."
World, Standard and Poor's Ratings Services said it had its eye on Royal Dutch/Shell for a possible downgrade of the oil company's debt rating in case of a further restatement of its reserves.
Sci/Tech," Canada may have to toughen up rules on Internet pharmacies' sales of medicines to the United States, Industry Minister David Emerson said on Friday, amid public concerns of shortages or price spikes despite controls."
Business," U.S. stocks barely budged on Friday  afternoon as data gave a mixed picture of the economy, which  grew at a slower than expected pace in the third quarter."
Business,US consumers fed a pick-up in US economic growth in the third quarter but a sentiment survey for this month showed oil prices were dampening their spirits 
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. said the US Food and Drug Administration has requested additional safety and efficacy information on its Vioxx successor, Arcoxia, before it considers granting US approval for the drug."
Business, Wall Street brokerage house Lehman Brothers has agreed to pay  $222.5 million to a class action lawsuit alleging that it and other banks and brokerages helped Enron Corp.
Business, Shares of Hollinger Inc. soared Friday after embattled press baron Conrad Black announced plans to buy out other shareholders of the publicly traded Canadian company at the center of his business empire.
Sci/Tech,"After making the closest-ever flyby of mysterious Saturn moon Titan this week, the Cassini probe has sent back radar data that reveals some facts about the planet-like moon #39;s surface."
Sci/Tech,"October 29, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Internet service provider EarthLink (earthlink.com) announced on Friday that it has filed a new lawsuit in federal court in Atlanta as part of its continuing fight against spam."
Sci/Tech,"Latest report from the UK, although indicative of serious change, tells us again what we already know. On Thursday, October 28, the press was abuzz with news of the United Kingdom #39;s formal publication of its "
Sci/Tech,"The US Secret Service Thursday announced arrests in eight states and six foreign countries of 28 suspected cybercrime gangsters on charges of identity theft, computer fraud, credit card fraud, and conspiracy."
Sci/Tech,"com October 29, 2004, 8:21 AM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sci/Tech,"More nudity, more raunch, more sex scenes fill new  quot;Uncut quot; version of VU #39;s risqu college adventure. Is it even possible to make Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude--a video game characterized by nothing "
Sports,"NAGPUR: India stand-in captain Rahul Dravid refused to blame the Nagpur pitch for the team #39;s loss against Australia in the third Test, and instead, censured the batsmen for the team #39;s downfall, saying they were capable of much more."
Sports,  The Kansas City Chiefs will allow Kansas and Arkansas State to play one home game each at Arrowhead Stadium in 2005.
Business,"As the nanotech/biotech company earns a profit, keep an eye on two drugs in phase 3 trials."
Sports," BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - Double Olympic gold  medallist Nicolas Massu registered his best win since Athens on  Friday, striding into the semifinals of the \$1.26 million Swiss  Indoors tournament with a 6-2, 7-6 win over Bohdan Ulihrach."
Business,"The University of California said on Friday that Lehman Brothers (LEH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to pay \$222.5 million to settle a class action suit for the bank #39;s role in the sale Enron Corp."
Business,Myers Squibb said its third quarter profit dipped 16 percent from a year ago to 758 million dollars as the pharmaceutical giant boosted research in the face of expiring patents.
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the fast-spreading Bagle mass-mailing worm was discovered Friday, with its threat level quickly rising to a moderate level, according to security experts."
Sports,"Valderrama, Spain - Overnight leader Sergio Garcia came back from a disastrous start to his second round of the Volvo Masters to keep himself atop the leaderboard here on Friday."
Sports,Jose Mourinho would rather be facing the likes of Arsenal or Manchester United than taking on managerless West Brom tomorrow. Frank Burrows will take charge of the Baggies against 
Sports,"Sete Gibernau still cannot hide his bitter disappointment at losing the world title to Valentino Rossi, but he managed a wry smile after leading the first qualifying session for the final MotoGP race of the season, the Valencia Grand Prix, in his Spanish "
Sports,"Gelsenkirchen, Germany (Sports Network) - Since taking the reigns of Schalke on September 28, coach Ralf Rangnick has orchestrated a turn-around that has the club thinking of a Bundesliga championship."
World," The U.S. State Department said on Friday it believed a blast at an Islamabad hotel was probably caused by a bomb, differing from the Pakistani view that it appeared to be the result of an electrical fault."
World,"Poor planning, air strikes by coalition forces and a  quot;climate of violence quot; have led to more than 100,000 extra deaths in Iraq, scientists say."
World,The 25 European Union leaders on Friday signed the EU #39;s first constitution that aims to boost the union #39;s presence on the world stage but will face a tough ratification test at the hands of European parliaments and voters before it can take effect.
World,"The government, keen to make Italy the first country to ratify the EU constitutional treaty, was setto greenlight the necessary bill in a cabinet meeting late Friday afternoon."
World," Voters in Alaska will decide on Tuesday whether to make their state the first in the country to legalize the sale, possession or use of marijuana by adults."
Business," Lucent Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A> and  unions representing roughly 10 percent of the  telecommunications equipment maker's work force said on Friday  they have agreed to extend talks a week beyond a midnight EST  Sunday contract deadline."
World,"The president was in New Hampshire, the only state in the Northeast that he carried in 2000, while his Democratic challenger was in Florida."
World,"Colombia's hardline government said Friday it is willing to meet with members of the country's main leftist rebel group in an unprecedented offer aimed at freeing dozens of rebel-held hostages, including three Americans."
World," A British soldier from the Black Watch regiment was killed and three others injured in a vehicle accident in Iraq's Babil province, where they had just moved from southern Iraq, a spokesman said."
World, Whether President George W. Bush serves another four years or is ousted by challenger John Kerry may depend on a last minute amendment to the Colorado constitution that has deeply divided residents of the western state.
Business,"Lord Black will resign as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc, enabling the board to consider his buy-out offer."
Business,WR Grace  amp; Co. said Friday it is the target of a federal grand jury investigation involving possible obstruction of federal agency proceedings as well as violations of and conspiracy to violate federal environmental laws.
Business,"Avon Products Inc., the world #39;s largest direct seller of cosmetics, reported its first US sales decline in five years, sending the company #39;s shares down the most since 2000."
Business,"DECATUR, Ill. - Archer Daniels Midland Co., the agribusiness giant, reported a 77 percent increase Friday in its first-quarter earnings, citing significant gains in oilseed and bioproducts processing and feed "
Sci/Tech,"bulk messages clogging instant-messaging accounts. AOL and its Anti-Spam Alliance partners -- EarthLink, Microsoft, and Yahoo "
Sci/Tech,"As NASA readies the space shuttle fleet to fly again, the agency #39;s risk management teams are also paying attention to risk issues that affect the International Space Station."
Sci/Tech,"Like Al Pacino #39;s Michael Corleone says in  quot;Godfather III quot;:  quot;Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."
Sci/Tech,"Human retinal stem cells can regenerate when implanted into the eyes of chicks and mice, says a University of Toronto study. After being transplanted into the animals, the "
Sci/Tech,"IT security experts have warned that a newly intercepted mutant of the infamous mass-mailing Bagle worm, dubbed Bagle.bb, has begun to spread rapidly across the internet."
Sci/Tech,SAFETY tests are to be carried out on the Forth Road Bridge after broken wires and corrosion were found inside its main cables. The weaknesses were discovered during the first full-scale inspection of the 40-year-old bridges two main cables.
Sports," When Colorado coach Gary Barnett looks at the Texas roster or watches the Longhorns on tape, he comes to a simple conclusion. ""They sure have a pretty team,"" he said. He means pretty, as in big, fast and talented. It's exactly the kind of team they should have at a school as renowned as Texas, which is why it's hard to understand how the Longhorns (6 1, 3 1 Big 12) keep winding up in the Holiday Bowl."
Sports,"VALDERRAMA, Spain (PA) -- Add Darren Clarke #39;s name to the list of victims claimed by one of golf #39;s most controversial holes."
Sports,"a mark on the court. The point was replayed, and Llodra wound up holding serve. play dropped. Llodra broke him at love in the fourth game and then held for."
Sports,"DENVER (Ticker) - Power forward Nene, who led Brazil to a bronze medal in the Goodwill Games in 2001, will have through at least the 2005-06 season to help the Denver Nuggets contend for an NBA title."
World,"Moscow says its anti-terrorism agents have foiled more than 500 terror attacks so far this year, Itar-Tass reported Friday. Nikolai Patrushev, the nation #39;s Federal Security "
World,"At an historic ceremony in Rome on Friday, European leaders signed the treaty establishing the EU Constitution. Before it takes effect, however, the document must be ratified by all member states -- a process expected to take about two years."
World," A Japanese civilian taken hostage in Iraq by militants has been killed, Kyodo News agency reported Saturday, citing a member of Japan's ruling party. But national broadcaster NHK said the government was still trying to confirm the information."
Sports," Tommy Tuberville returns to Mississippi with a trip to Atlanta on the line, and he's bringing his best Auburn team yet. The third ranked Tigers need one win to lock up a spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game before their first off week of the season, and all they have to do is win Saturday at Mississippi  #151; where Tuberville hasn't lost since leaving Oxford for Auburn six years ago."
World," Turkey celebrated the 81st anniversary of its foundation, but the festivities were marred by an embargo that President Ahmet Necdet Sezer slapped on women with Islamic headscarves at a reception in his palace."
Sci/Tech,"Luis Corrons, head of PandaLabs, said the Bagle worm variant  quot;is here to pick up the cyber war that started a few months ago between several groups of virus creators."
Sci/Tech,"Shipments of PDAs and similar handheld devices declined for the third consecutive quarter, according to the latest data from IDC. Third-quarter global PDA shipments fell 8.7 percent compared to the same period last year."
Sports,"With the Bundesliga tightening at the top of the table, a resurgent Schalke 04 will take on a flagging VfB Stuttgart on Saturday. VfL Wolfsburg will try to fend off both teams as the league leader hosts Mainz 05."
Sports,KNOXVILLE - Tennessee senior offensive tackle Michael Munoz has been plagued by lingering effects from a concussion suffered last week in the Alabama game.
Sci/Tech," An undercover investigation led by the U.S. Secret Service has led to the arrests of 28 individuals suspected of being part of a global organized cybercrime network. Charges against the suspects include identity theft, computer fraud, credit card fraud and conspiracy."
Sci/Tech," For the third consecutive quarter, shipments of handheld devices, including personal digital assistants (PDAs), have declined, according to a study by IDC."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) posted profit of US #36;1.796 billion for its third quarter, up from  #36;1.791 billion a year ago. The company attributed the slight rise to its wireless segment, which brought in an additional 1.7 million wireless customers."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM), Intel and NTT DoCoMo (NYSE: DCM) have proposed a new industry platform to guide the development of security technologies in both software and hardware for wireless mobile devices. The companies are part of new group pushing the Trusted Mobile Platform."
Sports," Alicia Molik came back to beat French teen Tatiana Golovin 3 6, 6 4, 6 4 in the SEAT Open quarterfinals Friday, moving closer to winning her second WTA Tour title in two weeks."
Business," Bristol Myers Squibb Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BMY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BMY.N</A> on  Friday said quarterly profit fell 16 percent on special charges  and lower U.S. sales amid competition from rival brands and  cheaper generics."
Sci/Tech,"Today, the Lancet medical journal published a report which concludes that 100,000 civilians died in the US-led invasion of Iraq. This is an incredibly high estimate, and at first may seem too farfetched not to be propaganda. But it cannot easily be dismissed. The report's authors are researchers from Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, and Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad. The Lancet is a highly-respected, peer-reviewed publication. The report appears to be a serious academic attempt to study the public health consequences of the invasion.  Also, The New Republic magazine has conducted an interview with Prof. Gilbert Burnham, the report's main author.   Excerpts and comments below."
Sports," The Reds picked up Sean Casey's contract option for 2006 on Friday, an indication they have no intention of trading the popular first baseman who is among the team's highest paid players."
Sports," Sigi Schmid was hired Friday as coach of the U.S. Under 20 team, his second stint in the job."
Sci/Tech,"Entire updated chip line to be unveiled, sources say. Newest top-line Itanium 2 boosts high-speed cache memory from 6MB to 9MB."
Business,"WR Grace  amp; Co., a Columbia-based supplier of silica products, alerted shareholders Friday it received a letter saying it is the subject of a federal grand jury investigation."
Business,"The French government today backed the creation of a new champion in the aerospace and defence sector as Snecma, the part-privatised aero-engine maker, and Sagem, the electronics group, announced plans to merge in a deal valuing Snecma at about 4."
Business,"Lord Black is to resign as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc, clearing the way for the board to consider his offer to buy the firm."
Sci/Tech,"Archeologists are at odds over the discovery of the skeleton of a dwarf-sized human species on the remote island of Flores, which is said could rewrite the history of human evolution."
World," Thirteen employees of a botanical garden in Stockholm ended up in the hospital showing symptoms of drug poisoning after a departing intern served them cake as a goodbye gesture, police said."
World, Egypt and Israel completed a prisoner swap under which six Egyptian students held for plotting attacks on soldiers were freed in return for the release by Egypt of an Israeli Druze held for spying.
Sports,Sergio Garcia had to undergo an extensive investigation following a lost-ball incident at Valderrama on Friday before being cleared to keep his one-stroke lead in the Volvo Masters second round.
Sports,At season #39;s end there was a lot of talk about the possibility of Sean Casey being traded. That notion became extremely unlikely on Friday afternoon when Reds general 
Sports,"After 216 years as a broadsheet newspaper, The Times will become a tabloid-only publication starting on Monday. The move follows a decision 11 months ago to publish the British national "
Sports,"The Sooners #39; offense is so dangerous because it has an array of weapons and can beat teams in a number of ways. Fantastic freshman Adrian Peterson is the nation #39;s top running back, rushing for at least 100 yards in all seven games."
World,KIEV : Hundreds of thousands of pro-Western and pro-Russian activists mobilized across Ukraine as the former Soviet republic headed into a stormy weekend vote that Washington warned would spark unspecified  quot;measures quot; if rigged by the state.
World,"World News: Rome, Oct 29 : The 25 members states of the European Union (EU) signed the bloc #39;s first constitution at a historic summit in Italy Friday, reports Xinhua."
Sports," When two quarterbacks as good as California's Aaron Rodgers and Arizona State's Andrew Walter meet up, it usually leads to a thrilling game for fans  #151; and an embarrassing night for defenses."
World," A body resembling a Japanese hostage has  been found in Iraq and is being shipped to Qatar for  identification, Japanese officials said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Now shipping, Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 gives you the power to perfect and transform your digital photos like a pro. Oct 29"
Business,MELBOURNE: Australian dairy group National Foods Ltd said yesterday it is continuing merger talks with SPC Ardmona despite becoming a takeover target itself.
Sports," New ballpark or not, Mike Lowell is staying with the Florida Marlins. Lowell, who could have opted out of his contract because the team hasn't secured new stadium financing, agreed Friday to a revised deal in which the team guarantees the remaining  #36;25.5 million on his contract."
Sci/Tech," A  quot;cold landscape carved by winds and perhaps puddled with organic lakes quot;.  quot;The take home message, although preliminary, is that Titan may be sculpted by fierce winds and cradle vast lakes of organic chemicals."
Sports,"Marat Safin lost his temper and his quarterfinal at the St. Petersburg Open on Friday, getting surprised by seventh-seeded Michael Llodra 6-4, 6-1 after protesting a line call."
Sports,"D #39;Qwell Jackson grew up in Largo, Fla., 300 miles from Tallahassee and almost 1,000 miles from College Park. Geography was one obstacle Ralph Friedgen overcame to sign Jackson, who played "
World," For all their fussing and fuming over Iraq, the US presidential candidates have barely made a dent in the basic attitude of Americans towards the war, a new poll suggested."
World, The founder of radical Islamist group Ansar al Islam was questioned in Oslo by German police ahead of the arrests in Germany of three men suspected of plotting to attack visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allaiwi.
Sci/Tech, NASA said Friday it is aiming for a mid May launch of the first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy almost two years ago.
Business,"The hand tool manufacturer beats estimates, but internal growth can't match competition."
World,"The treaty was the result of 28 months of sometimes acrimonious debate, and now faces ratification in national parliaments."
Sports," BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - British world number four  Tim Henman was knocked out of the quarterfinals of the \$1.26  million Swiss Indoors tournament Friday, falling 7-6, 7-5 to  unseeded Czech Jiri Novak."
Business," Oil prices bounced back on Friday,  ending this week's 8 percent slide as supply fears were  rekindled ahead of the winter heating season and dealers  squared their books in advance of next Tuesday's U.S.  presidential election."
World, The Arab television station Al Jazeera said Friday it would broadcast a tape from al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden on an evening newscast.
World, Liberal challenger Viktor Yushchenko  predicted on Friday that Ukrainian authorities would resort to  mass fraud to ensure victory for the establishment candidate in  an increasingly tense weekend presidential poll.
Business,"Earnings are up, but sagging revenues are more annoying than static."
Business,The US economy grew at a slower-than- expected 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter as rising oil prices contributed to a record trade deficit and companies added less to inventories.
Business,"Conrad Black intends to give up his management positions with Hollinger Inc.,  quot;within a matter of days, quot; to avoid conflicts with his offer to the board to privatize the Toronto holding company."
Sci/Tech,"com October 29, 2004, 12:02 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sci/Tech,"A Los Angeles man filed a class action suit yesterday against Microsoft, claiming that the company manufactured and sold thousands of defective Xbox video game systems."
Sports,Australian bowler Jason Gillespie congratulated by teamates after taking the wicket of Indian captain Rahul Dravid on the fourth day of the third Test match in Nagpur on Friday.
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds exercised the 2006 contract option for first baseman Sean Casey. Casey, who is a three-time All-Star, signed a three-year contract extension in February 2002 with a club option for the coming season."
Sports,"Tommy Tuberville returns to Mississippi with a trip to Atlanta on the line, and he #39;s bringing his best Auburn team yet. The third-ranked Tigers need one win to lock up a spot in the Southeastern Conference "
World,"PARIS More than 100,000 civilians have probably died as direct or indirect consequences of the US-led invasion of Iraq, according to a study by a research team at Johns Hopkins University #39;s Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore."
World,"Iran believes there is only a 10 percent chance the UN Security Council will impose economic sanctions on it if Washington succeeds in sending its nuclear case there, a senior security official said on Friday."
World," Labor Department staff, analyzing statistics from private economists, report in an internal memo that President Bush is likely to do ""much better"" in Tuesday's election than the polls are predicting."
Sci/Tech,"Following the success of <I>The Ring</I> and, more recently, <I>The Grudge,</I> a slew of Hollywood remakes of Japanese horror movies are in the pipeline. But audiences beware: These are not your typical monster-in-the-closet scary movies."
Sci/Tech,"It may be called the City of Peace, but no other city has been more bitterly fought over than Jerusalem. Eric Cline, a historian, archaeologist, and author of the new book <I>Jerusalem Besieged: From Ancient Canaan to Modern Israel</I> discusses the holy city's turbulent history."
Sci/Tech,"Every October or November the reproductive swarming of an ocean worm known as the palolo is cause for a Samoan celebration. Fried in oil, baked into bread, or swallowed raw, worm sperm and eggs are a tasty treat."
Sci/Tech,"With just days to go before the U.S. presidential election, the candidates are darting from one stop to the next #151;putting the pressure on the Secret Service in the process."
Sci/Tech,"This week the National Geographic All Roads Film Festival showcases indigenous filmmakers. Among the films, an Iranian documentary set in a public restroom, where women remove their veils, smoke, and discuss everything from drugs to sex to religion."
Sci/Tech,"Residential energy use in the United States is predicted to increase 25 percent by 2025. A small but increasing share of that power will trickle in from renewable energy sources, experts say."
Sci/Tech,"The NYT has an optimistic overview on broadband over power lines, calling it ""the ultimate plug and play."" Broadband Blog"
Business,Multimedia monster Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU) turned up the volume today with a third-quarter report that was decidedly better than the headlines hyping a  quot;60 drop quot; in earnings.
Sci/Tech,"The US Secret Service Thursday announced arrests in eight states and six foreign countries of 28 suspected cybercrime gangsters on charges of identity theft, computer fraud, credit-card fraud, and conspiracy."
Sci/Tech,"Alex Seropian #39;s Stubbs the Zombie in  quot;Rebel without a Pulse quot; uses Halo engine in new third-person action game. October 29, 2004 - Aspyr Media and Wideload Games today dug up their newest creation, revealing "
Sports,"Alicia Molik came back to beat French teen Tatiana Golovin 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the SEAT Open quarterfinals Friday, moving closer to winning her second WTA Tour title in two weeks."
Sports, Mike Lowell #39;s contract with the Florida Marlins is no longer contingent on the team getting a new stadium.
World,"Thailand #39;s prime minister apologized to the families of at least 84 people killed when troops put down a demonstration in the country #39;s mainly Muslim south, but blamed the riot on troublemakers."
World,The mayor and five other men on the small Pacific island of Pitcairn were sentenced to as much as six years in prison for a string of rapes and sex attacks dating back 40 years on the remote and isolated home of the HMS Bounty 
World,"WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (AFP) - The United States said Friday that  quot;time is running out quot; for Iran to avoid being hauled before the UN Security Council for possible sanctions by complying with international demands to halt uranium enrichment activities and come "
World,"Violence between Muslims and Christians engulfed Liberia #39;s war-battered capital Friday, with machete-wielding crowds rampaging through the streets and UN peacekeepers firing warning shots and tear gas to restore order amid burned mosques and churches."
World," LACOLLE, Que. (CP)   Several hundred seniors from northern New York state  boarded buses and arrived in this Canadian border community on Friday to pay  #36;25 US each for their flu shots."
Business," Oil prices bounced back on Friday,  ending this week's 8 percent slide on renewed winter supply  fears and jitters ahead of next week's U.S. presidential  election."
Business,"Oil prices bounced higher Friday following two days of sharp declines, but traders said they expect prices to move lower again by early next week in anticipation of the Energy Department's next petroleum supply report."
Business,Slowing sales and income plus a warning about future profitability at Deluxe shows just how thin the line between deep value and permanent decline can be.
Sports," Sergio Garcia recovered from a poor start and survived a rules scare, closing the second round with two birdies for a 2 under 69 and a one stroke lead Friday in the Volvo Masters."
Sports, Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor was upgraded to probable Friday and should start at Houston despite a leg injury.
Sci/Tech," Hip hop impresario Russell Simmons took one look at the Motorola  Razr V3 mobile phone and declared it ""hot."" After all, at half an inch thin and just 3.35 oz.    with the look of a classic straight edge razor    the Razr is, well, quite sharp. But what's most remarkable about this svelte pocket pleaser is that it squeezes a video clip player, zoom camera, and polyphonic speakers into a matchbook thin frame no wider than a credit card. ""Just like a cool pair of sneakers or a watch, a phone says something about who you are,"" says Simmons in an e mail. ..."
World, CALGARY (CP)   Is Ralph Klein's political antenna broken?
Business,Most analysts and doctors had not expected the FDA to give Arcoxia a green light now because Merck pulled Vioxx from the market last month after a study showed it doubled patients risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Business,Consumer advocates are urging bank customers to be more careful about the checks they write now that new federal regulations designed to speed up check processing have taken effect.
Business,"ING Canada Inc., a unit of Dutch bank and insurance group ING Groep NV, on Friday said it has filed a prospectus for an initial public offering of its common shares in Canada."
Business,Troubled King Pharmaceuticals' latest accounting woes threaten to scuttle its merger with Mylan.
Sci/Tech,Researchers at the University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute are one step closer to understanding how blood cells develop through the use of human embryonic stem cells.
Business,Most people think oil companies are awash in cash -- until they look at the balance sheet.
Sports,"Linz, Austria (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo of France led the parade into the semifinals at the \$585,000 Generali Ladies Linz tennis event."
Sports,"The Toronto Argonauts are offering a big giveaway to make up for a big loss. Apologizing to their fans after getting beaten 58-20 by the Montreal Alouettes, the CFL club said Friday that a ticket stub from "
World,The Palestinian Authority #39;s representative in France says a diagnosis of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s illness will not be available until he undergoes a series of tests that could take several days.
World, There are conflicting reports about whether a Japanese man taken hostage in Iraq last week has been killed by his captors.
Sci/Tech,Almost half of the IT execs responding to a new Meta survey expect offshoring to increase if George Bush wins reelection as president. Offshoring Blog
World,"<p></p><p> By Mark Ledsom</p><p> BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - British world number fourTim Henman was knocked out of the quarterfinals of the \$1.26million Swiss Indoors tournament Friday, falling 7-6, 7-5 tounseeded Czech Jiri Novak.</p>"
World,"Nearly 2 million Muslims from around the world have ended their three-day annual prayer for global peace and harmony outside the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka."
Business,"Michael Ovitz, Walt Disney Co. #39;s former president, said Friday he was mistaken in his previous testimony that his annual bonus was tied to Disney chief executive Michael Eisner #39;s bonus."
Business,The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a chewable non-calcium drug that can help kidney patients on dialysis manage their phosphorus levels.
World," German lawmakers expanded the rights of same sex couples Friday, allowing registered domestic partners to adopt each other's children and making rules on splitting up and alimony similar to those for heterosexual marriages."
Sci/Tech,"The surface of Saturn #39;s moon Titan may be covered by thick drifts of combustible organic  quot;snow quot; floating on lakes of liquid methane or water and ammonia ice flows, NASA (news - web sites) scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Big evolutionary insights sometimes come in little packages. Witness the startling discovery, in a cave on the eastern Indonesian island of Flores, of the partial skeleton of a half-size Homo species that "
Sci/Tech,"The Office of Government Commerce #39;s report into the viability of using open-source software in the public sector was toned down in its praise of Linux security before release, silicon."
Sports,"Though they met in the preseason in Philadelphia, this is the game we #39;ve been waiting for since headline machine Terrell Owens spurned the receiver-needy Ravens for the receiver-needy Eagles this offseason."
Sports, The Yankees declined their 2005 option on first baseman Travis Lee on Friday and their 2006 option on reliever Paul Quantrill.
World,"A body found in Iraq is probably that of Japanese hostage Shosei Koda, taken captive by an Islamic militant group in Iraq, according to information obtained by the Japanese government."
World,The US State Department Friday reiterated the need for free and fair elections in Ukraine and urged Russia to support such a process.
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   The promotion of free trade around the world will help fight terrorism and is in the security interests of the U.S. and Canada, the U.S. ambassador to Canada said Friday."
Sports, Bragging rights are at best the second most important thing on the line for No. 12 Michigan when it plays rival Michigan State on Saturday.
World," The United Nations last week unveiled a wide ranging blueprint to reform the organisation, but found media attention more focused on calls for UN secretary general Kofi Annan to resign."
World,"US News, A total of 21 Iraqis -- 17 civilians working for coalition forces and four Iraqi security personnel -- were killed Sunday in three separate insurgent attacks, US military officials said."
Business,"The company recently crowned a winner in its Monopoly game, one of its best promotional programs."
World," A congressional candidate's antebellum home burned down early Friday, and he broke his knee jumping from the second floor."
World,"Osama bin Laden directly admitted for the first time that he carried out the Sept. 11 attacks and promised to outline ""the best way to avoid another Manhattan."""
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Business," U.S. blue chip stocks ended higher on  Friday, helped by gains in energy companies, although investors  showed caution before next week's presidential election."
Business,"The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.7 percent in the summer as a big rebound in auto sales offset weakness from an exploding trade deficit, soaring oil prices and the Florida hurricanes, the government reported Friday."
Business," Conrad Black plans to retire as Hollinger Inc. #39;s chairman and chief executive  quot;within a matter of days, quot; a spokesman for the embattled press baron said in a statement Friday."
Business,Talk about bad timing. SOHU #39;s (Nasdaq: SOHU) earnings release yesterday came on the heels of news that the Chinese central bank increased interest rates.
Business,"Canadians are buying more alcohol, including wine and beer, though less and less of the beer is being sold by domestic producers such as Molson Inc."
Sci/Tech,"For the second time this year, an alliance of major Internet providers filed a coordinated group of lawsuits aimed at stemming the flood of online junk mail."
Sci/Tech,"Teresa Vanhooser has been appointed co-deputy director of the Engineering Directorate at NASA #39;s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala."
Sci/Tech,All of the human embryonic stem cells available to federally funded scientists under President Bush #39;s three-year-old research policy share a previously unrecognized trait that fosters rejection 
Sci/Tech,AnandTech have thrown up their Performance Preview for Nvidia #39;s nForce4 SLI MCPs using a pair of GeForce 6800GTs and 6600GTs! Here #39;s a snip.
Sports,"Roger Federer will miss next week #39;s Paris Masters with a torn left thigh, making Andy Roddick the tournament #39;s No. 1-seeded player."
Sports,"The Yankees declined their 2005 option on first baseman Travis Lee on Friday and their 2006 option on reliever Paul Quantrill. Quantrill, who struggled late last season, agreed last December to a \$7 million "
Sports,The Chicago Cubs exercised the option of pitcher Ryan Dempster for the 2005 season and could look at the right-hander as a possible closer.
World,"Osama bin Laden delivered a new videotaped message in which he told Americans their security does not depend on the president they elect, but on US policy."
World,"American forces are gearing up for a major operation in the insurgent bastion of Fallujah, where up to 5,000 Islamic militants, Saddam "
World,The signing of the European Constitution on Friday by the leaders of the 25 EU members will not only crown Romano Prodi #39;s five years as European Commission president but propel him into the political fray in his native Italy.
Business,Nation's third leading PC maker is turning operations in a positive direction.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has joined big Internet service providers, America Online, EarthLink and Yahoo against spamming. The companies announced they are filing three new antispam "
Sci/Tech,"The MSI motherboard we tested is actually the very first working sample of the K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI; in fact, as of right now there are only 4 working nForce4 SLI samples at MSI in Taiwan, two of which happen to be in my hotel room."
Sports,Boston Police Commissioner Kathleen O #39;Toole said officials chose not to hold a rally for the Red Sox on City Hall Plaza because of fears that it could create a  quot;dangerous situation.
World," REGINA (CP)   When it comes to political hot potatoes in Saskatchewan, there are few that could burn a government more than daylight time change."
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. shares came within a nickel of reaching \$200 on Thursday before investors buckled to weakness seen throughout the technology sector as trading came to a close.
Business," U.S. consumers fed a pick up in U.S.  economic growth in the third quarter but a sentiment survey for  this month showed oil prices were dampening their spirits,  government and private sector data showed on Friday."
Sports,"Ruud van Nistelrooy has apologised to Arsenal #39;s Ashley Cole for his Old Trafford horror tackle on Sunday, after confirming he will not contest a Football Association charge of serious foul play."
World,Arab television network Al Jazeera reported it would air a video from al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden Friday. The tape will address the American people and discuss the reasons for the 9/11 attacks.
World," The United States congratulated Cambodia's new king, Norodom Sihamoni, following his coronation but said it was unsure he could restore political stability in the Southeast Asian nation."
Sports," Top seed Andre Agassi marched into  the Stockholm Open semifinals Friday, beating Spanish eighth  seed Fernando Verdasco 7 6, 6 2 in his hardest match of the  tournament."
Business,"Conrad Black, the embattled press baron, said Thursday he would give up his posts as CEO and chairman of Hollinger Inc., a Canadian holding company, to ease his plan to take the company private."
Business,"ChevronTexaco Corp.(CVX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US oil company, rode the wave of record oil prices to post a 62 percent rise in quarterly profit on "
Business," Ford Canada #39;s  $1 billion expansion of its plant in Oakville, Ont., was promised  $100 million each from the federal and provincial governments Friday, a deal that the automaker says will save jobs and boost the economy."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet is pretty scary these days. I wish I could say that it was always a treat, but more often than not, you encounter plenty of tricks while surfing the Web."
Sci/Tech,Among the security concerns that have been raised is the possibility of someone being able to cast multiple ballots. Other concerns are about a sudden power outage and whether data would be lost in such a scenario.
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomed the news that Manchester United had launched an investigation into the tunnel fracas after Monday #39;s bad-tempered contest.
Sports," The Indiana Pacers made a commitment to their floor general Friday, signing point guard Jamaal Tinsley to a contract extension."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox #39;s catcher Jason Varitek jumps into the arms of pitcher Keith Foulke after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 to win the World Series Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, in St."
Sports,Bragging rights are at best the second-most important thing on the line for No. 12 Michigan when it plays rival Michigan State on Saturday.
World,Qaida terrorist leader Osama bin Laden has threatened new attacks on the United States in a new videotape aired on al Jazeera television.
World,"Seriously ill and perhaps fighting for his life, Yasser Arafat was rushed Friday to a military hospital near Paris that specializes in blood disorders."
Business," Canada may have to toughen up rules on  Internet pharmacies' sales of medicines to the United States,  Industry Minister David Emerson said on Friday, amid public  concerns of shortages or price spikes despite controls."
Sports,"seeded Andre Agassi beat Spain's Fernando Verdasco 7 6 (4), 6 2 Friday to reach the Stockholm Open semifinals for the first time."
Business," Former press baron Conrad Black will  quit as chairman and chief executive of his Canadian holding  company, Hollinger Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLGc.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLGc.TO</A>, to facilitate his offer to  take it private."
Business,"Oil prices bounced back on Friday, ending this week #39;s 8 per cent slide on renewed winter supply fears and jitters ahead of next week #39;s US presidential election."
Sci/Tech,"One measure of how much consumer technology you can get for the buck, yen or euro is today #39;s lowly printer. The reproduction capability of basic inkjet models that can be had for well under 200, or even "
Sports,Former US figure skating champion Christopher Bowman was arrested on charges he pointed a loaded gun at a friend while drunk. Police were called to Bowman #39;s apartment Wednesday night after a woman said he 
World,TOKYO: A body resembling a Japanese hostage who was studying English in New Zealand just weeks ago has been found in Iraq and is being shipped to Qatar for identification.
World,Bomb blasts rocked southern Thailand on Friday as Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra promised to get to the bottom of the deaths of 78 Muslims in military custody and punish any  quot;wrongdoers.
Sports, Chauncey Billups couldn't stop a grin from slowly spreading across his face. Could the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons be even better this season? You bet.
Sci/Tech," A new Internet worm was spreading quickly, threatening to overload computer systems around the world by generating copies by e mail, security experts said."
Sci/Tech, Billionaire software executive Larry Ellison said Friday that he inquired about buying the San Francisco 49ers only to be told by the current owners that the team isn't for sale.
World," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry pledged Friday ""to hunt down and destroy"" Osama bin Laden as a new videotape of the terrorist leader surfaced four days before the election."
World,"Osama bin Laden said for the first time that he ordered the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, according to a tape made public today."
Sci/Tech," Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer to peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say."
Sci/Tech," NASA, recovering from the four hurricanes that halted work at its Florida spaceport, said on Friday it has set a launch target in May, 2005, for the first space shuttle flight since the 2003 Columbia disaster."
Sci/Tech,"Dell and PalmOne roll out their latest pure PDAs, and heap on the extras."
Sports," Injuries again kept Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair and running back Chris Brown out of practice Friday, casting doubt on their availability Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals."
Sci/Tech,"General Motors plans to install a global identity management system that will provide single-sign-on access to applications for about 500,000 internal and external end users, and Boeing is in the midst of a similar project -- both aimed at cutting IT costs and improving user productivity."
Sci/Tech,Bocada Inc. is releasing an upgrade of its backup reporting software tailored to help CIOs and other executives meet business goals and achieve regulatory compliance.
Sci/Tech,Webmail.us is announcing improvements to its service next week and will migrate its core e-mail platform from Microsoft Windows to an open-source platform.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Sciences Corp. will provide Textron Inc. with infrastructure and network support services under a 10-year, \$1 billion contract, the companies announced."
Sci/Tech,Antivirus software companies warned of three new versions of the Bagle worm that were spreading through infected e-mail attachments.
Sci/Tech,"IT vendors are championing highly integrated and flexible systems through offerings such as IBM's 'on-demand computing' initiative and HP's 'adaptive enterprise' strategy. But what's really important, users say, is support for open standards."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, AOL, EarthLink and Yahoo filed three new lawsuits to stop the spread of unsolicited e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec is making a play for a broader market with a new ""information integrity"" strategy, which users and analysts said meshes with their needs for corporate security. The question is whether the vendor can execute on its wider vision."
Sci/Tech,Four California legislators want the the state's Department of Social Services to take more aggressive steps in notifying 1.4 million residents that their personal information may have been stolen by hackers.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly 3,000 companies have signed up for test accounts to try a beta version of its wiki application for Web-based collaboration. "
World," RED DEER, Alta. (CP)   The fate of an Alberta woman charged with abducting her son and fleeing to the United States hangs on the interpretation of a court order."
Sports," BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - World number four Tim Henman  was knocked out in the quarterfinals of the 989,750-euro Swiss  Indoors tournament Friday, falling 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 to unseeded  Czech Jiri Novak."
Business,Brazilian media giant Globo has reached a tentative agreement with creditors on terms of a deal to restructure US\$1.3 billion of debt it racked up during the 1990s.
Sci/Tech," Dell and PalmOne roll out their latest pure PDAs, and heap on the extras."
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker AMD has developed a low-cost Web access appliance called the  quot;Personal Information Communicator quot; (PIC) that it plans to sell in developing countries.
Sci/Tech,"With all the splash and glitz of a Hollywood premiere, Apple Computer this week introduced the latest version of its popular iPod music player."
World,By Declan Walsh in Islamabad and Duncan Campbell and Ewen MacAskill inLondon. Oct 30 (Guardian News Service):NATO troops are hunting for three United Nations workers kidnapped in Afghanistan #39;s first Iraqi-style abduction on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"SoundBridge M2000 eloquently frees your digital tunes from the PC, but it's pricey."
Business,"The pace of economic growth has been a point of contention throughout the Presidential campaign, and just in time for Election Day, the government #39;s advance report on third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) arrived on Oct. 29."
Business,Description: Delta Airline pilots agree to a 32 percent pay cut to help the airline avoid bankruptcy. Analysts say it #39;s not yet clear whether those cuts will be enough to put Delta back in the black.
Business,The shareholder lawsuit against Disney leadership took a melodramatic turn Thursday as a plaintiffs #39; lawyer accused former president Michael Ovitz of leaking 
Business,Lehman Brothers (LEH:NYSE - news - research) agreed Friday to pay \$225 million to Enron shareholders to settle allegations arising from the company #39;s 2001 insolvency.
Sci/Tech,"Law enforcement authorities on both sides of the Atlantic have arrested 28 people on suspicion of operating Web sites that were allegedly designed to steal, sell and forge credit cards and identification documents."
Sci/Tech," Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer to peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say."
Sci/Tech,"NASA, recovering from the four hurricanes that halted work at its Florida spaceport, said on Friday it has set a launch target in May, 2005, for the first "
Sci/Tech,Shares of McAfee (MFE:NYSE - news - research) were up sharply Friday on news that the antivirus software maker posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results and boosted revenue guidance for the fourth quarter.
Sports,"There has been no shortage of media interest in Colin Montgomerie #39;s new Spanish girlfriend ( quot;Monty Bags Birdie! quot; etc), and the news that she plays off a handicap of 30 has prompted speculation "
Sports,"ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Ticker) - Top seed Marat Safin of Russia met his match Friday in the quarterfinals of the \$1 million St. Petersburg Open."
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The Indiana Pacers announced Friday that Jamaal Tinsley has signed a contract extension with the team."
Sports,"After playing only two downs last Sunday against Tennessee, Randy Moss will get another opportunity to increase his role against the Giants."
World,"A JAPANESE hostage abducted in Iraq has been killed, the Kyodo news agency reported last night. A body found near the town of Tikrit was identified as that of Shosei Koda, a 24-year-old "
World,Europe #39;s second-largest country -ill go to the polls in an election that will have a profound influence on European politics for years to come.
Sports, Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal is expected to be placed on the injured list prior to the beginning of the regular season as he continues to suffer from a sore left foot.
Sci/Tech,"Steve Jobs brings U2 on stage for an iPod photo op, and Wall Street likes what it's hearing."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=GOOG.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">GOOG.O</A> plans to  release a version of its desktop search tool for computers  running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A>, Google chief executive Eric Schmidt said on Friday."
Sports,"The Red Sox exercise their option Friday on third baseman Bill Mueller, a former batting champion who had the season-saving single against the Yankees in the ALCS."
Sports,"Injuries again kept Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair and running back Chris Brown out of practice Friday, casting doubt on their availability Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals."
Sci/Tech,DENVER  Microsoft is developing a portal-like interface for its identity management platform that will let users self-manage their identity information and provision network services.
Sci/Tech,A new 24-hour help desk will cover non-Dell or non-PC problems--for a charge.
Business,NEW YORK New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer says the price for settling state charges of collusion and bid rigging by the nation #39;s largest insurance broker could be  quot;far higher quot; than 500 (m) million dollars.
Business,"chip stocks finished higher on Friday, helped by gains in energy companies #39; shares, although investors showed caution before next Tuesday #39;s presidential election."
Business,"The Canadian government, in a radical shift, said on Friday it was time to stop protecting national carrier Air Canada as it mulled whether to lift foreign ownership restrictions on the country #39;s airlines."
Sci/Tech,"Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say."
Sci/Tech,What kind of E-mail is landing in Martin Taylors in-box right about now? Its probably not unlike some of the messages Ive been getting in response to a story I wrote about Steve Ballmers Oct. 27 
Sports,Chelsea have asked the Football Association to hold on to Adrian Mutu #39;s registration while the club investigate ways of gaining compensation for sacking the player.
Sports,"British world number four Tim Henman was knocked out of the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors tournament, falling 7-6 7-5 to unseeded Czech Jiri Novak."
Sports," Because so many members of Red Sox Nation are expected in Boston on Saturday to celebrate the team's World Series triumph, the victory parade won't be making any stops and won't culminate with a staged rally, either."
Sci/Tech," Internet stocks are as volatile as ever, with growth starved investors flocking to the sector in the hope they've bought shares in the next online blue chip."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc.  plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc. , Google chief executive Eric Schmidt said on Friday."
World," President Bush and his Democratic rival, John Kerry, both gave interviews to the Spanish language network Univision that will appear on the popular Saturday night variety show ""Sabado Gigante."""
Sci/Tech," The NASA turbojet notoriously known as the ""vomit comet"" for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight Friday. Few among the two dozen seasoned passengers aboard got sick."
Business,TORONTO Press baron Conrad Black says he #39;d give up his posts as head of the Toronto-based Hollinger Incorporated to ease his plan to take the company private.
Sports,"Unbelievable as it may seem, not everyone in New England is thrilled about the Red Sox winning the World Series. Retailers of everything from T-shirts to ice cream and cookies had been making money off the team #39;s championship drought for years."
World,"A British soldier was killed and three others injured on Friday as the Black Watch regiment travelled from southern Iraq to its more dangerous new base near Baghdad, a military spokesman confirmed."
World,": Two bombs exploded Friday near a teashop and wounded 20 people in southern Thailand, police said, asviolence continued unabated in the Muslim-majority region whereresidents are seething over the deaths of 78 men while in "
World, President Bush and his Democratic White House rival John Kerry united on Friday in a promise to hunt down Osama bin Laden after the al Qaeda leader released a new videotape threatening fresh attacks on the United States.
World,Brazilian media giant Globo has reached a tentative agreement with creditors to restructure \$1.3 billion of debt it racked up during the 1990s.
World," The high court in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia again reversed itself on whether presidential election results were valid, saying Friday an earlier ruling nullifying them should be ignored because court officials made it while being held hostage."
World," Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi,  seeking to defuse an unprecedented crisis in the EU executive,  said Rocco Buttiglione would most likely be replaced as Italy's  candidate for the European Commission."
Sci/Tech,"Google has bought digital map maker Keyhole Corp., extending the search engine leader's bid to fend off rivals with a toolbox that can catalog almost anything in the world."
Sci/Tech,"A new list of the top machines is  about to be released and SGI, IBM and others are jostling for bragging rights."
Business,Walt Disney Co. #39;s directors nominated Michael Ovitz to serve on its board for another three years at a meeting just weeks before forcing him out of his job as 
Business,A Houston jury Friday requested an index to dozens of exhibits in the first Enron criminal trial. US District Judge Ewing Werlein asked lawyers to prepare evidence indexes to 
Business,"oil futures rose Friday on fears of a possible terrorist attack before Tuesday #39;s US election, but the market #39;s recent downturn may continue next week."
Sci/Tech,"The Times has abandoned the broadsheet edition of the newspaper, almost a year to the day since it launched a tabloid version for commuters."
Sci/Tech,  Sony Corp. #39;s PlayStation Portable isn #39;t in US stores yet but that #39;s not stopping Sony from putting a price tag on the much anticipated item.
Sci/Tech,Static Control Components scored a big legal win Tuesday after a US appeals court lifted a ban on sales of the Sanford company #39;s rebuilt toner cartridges.
Sci/Tech,"Former Bungie members in Wideload Games announce a new zombie game using the Halo engine. Today Wideload Games, made up of a team consisting of some former Bungie members who worked on Halo, has announced "
Sports,Cynthia Phaneuf of Canada won the women #39;s short program at Skate Canada with 57.76 points on Friday. Fumie Suguri of Japan shook off a fall on a triple flip to place second with 53.
Sports,"Greer hasn #39;t played since July 11, 2002, but has collected \$21.8 million for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 seasons. He will receive a \$600,000 buyout from the Rangers, who declined a \$8,066,667 option for 2005."
Sports,"It #39;s a good thing Kobe Bryant gained weight during the offseason, since it #39;s his job to carry the Los Angeles Lakers. Phil Jackson was told in June he wouldn #39;t return as coach."
Sci/Tech, Company outsources e mail for small to medium businesses.
World,"MOSCOW Russia #39;s lower house of Parliament took its first step on Friday toward adopting President Vladimir Putin #39;s sweeping overhaul of the country #39;s political system, despite signs of popular dissent, particularly in regions distant from the capital."
Sports," All Urban Meyer really wanted to talk about during the week was San Diego State, the next opponent for his ninth ranked Utah Utes."
Business," A video appearance by al Qaeda leader  Osama bin Laden, in which he said the United States may face  renewed attacks, cast a shadow over the outlook for the U.S.  stock market, analysts said on Friday."
Sports," PALM HARBOR, Florida (Reuters) - Jonathan Byrd shot his  second successive five-under-par 66 on Friday and joined Jeff  Sluman on top of the leader board after two rounds at the  Chrysler Championship."
World, The White House said that US intelligence agencies believe a newly broadcast videotaped threat by Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was authentic and recorded recently.
World," A 163 strong Fiji military unit will fly out to Iraq on November 7 to provide security for United Nations personnel, a Fiji Military Force statement said."
World," Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards interrupted a final state hopping campaign blitz on Friday to cast his ballot in his home state of North Carolina, which Democrats acknowledge the Kerry Edwards ticket has slim chance of carrying."
Sci/Tech,A trip by CNET News.com editors and reporters to Dell's headquarters in Texas yields a bonanza of information about the PC maker's plans and operations.
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. will formally launch the next major release of its flagship Solaris operating system at a press event Nov. 15 at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California, company officials confirmed Friday. The launch will be part of Sun's quarterly Network Computing product announcement, which is expected to include new product offerings from a variety of Sun's product groups."
Business,"FRANKFURT Deutsche Bank said Friday that third quarter net income rose a better-than-expected 18 percent from a year earlier, to 680 million, helped by the sale of property in New York that was damaged by the Sept."
Business,NEW YORK A lackluster report on US gross domestic product sent stocks lower Friday as Wall Street worried that a lack of jobs and high energy prices were holding back economic growth.
Business,"The owner of several Denver-area radio stations, and other properties in 63 countries worldwide, says third-quarter earnings dropped 59 percent from last year -- but still beat analysts #39; expectations."
Sports, Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel and closer Bob Wickman filed for free agency on Friday after the team declined to pick up  #36;5 million options on the two veterans earlier this month.
Sci/Tech,"A day after Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent out a missive pushing Redmond #39;s message that  quot;free software isn #39;t free, quot; the UK #39;s Office of Government Commerce (OGC) said open source software is a viable desktop alternative for most government users."
Sci/Tech,"creator of Microsoft #39;s Xbox is ramping up to launch a new online subscription gaming platform with the help of Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart), the companies said."
Sports,"CHELSEA enforced a zero tolerance policy against drugs yesterday when they dismissed Adrian Mutu, the Romania striker, for gross misconduct after his positive test for cocaine."
Sports,Jonathan Byrd shot his second successive five-under-par 66 on Friday and joined Jeff Sluman on top of the leader board after two rounds at the Chrysler Championship.
Sports,"MIDWAY, Ky. -- Silver Charm, who barely missed winning the Triple Crown in 1997, was sold to the Japan Racing Association and will stand at stud in that country next year."
Sports,"THE moment that all Australian cricket fans had been anticipating for 35 years came at 4.20pm local time. It had been delayed by a frustrating last-wicket stand of 52 in seven overs, but when Zaheer Khan swung "
World,MANCHESTER: The White House on Friday declined to say whether Israel should guarantee that ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat can return to the Palestinian territories after receiving medical treatment in Paris.
World," A Republican Senate candidate from Oklahoma who has run into trouble over verbal gaffes was drawing fire again on Friday for saying black men have a ""genetic predisposition"" for a lower life expectancy than whites."
Business,"Here's a bit of advice for those of you planning IT budgets. For the next five to 10 years, set aside 10 percent to comply with new government regulations, both from the United States and from other governments in your major markets."
Business,"Election time is an apt occasion for reflecting on what politicians refer to as your core values, and I hope to make that phrase meaningful for perhaps the first time. Four years turns out to be a pretty good cycle for such examinations, even beyond the political realm."
Business,"The most pervasive problem in running IT is not a specific technology issue at all. Its dealing with bad vendors. Even if you have been able to reduce your IT operation down to a pure open source environment on the software side, hardware still must be purchased through commercial channels. In the post-boom IT age, the power has supposedly shifted from vendor to buyer, but IT managers continue to be manipulated by vendors who dont always act in the customers best interest. To keep vendors in line, IT managers need to stay on the ball  and punish bad behavior when it occurs by finding new suppliers."
Business,"chip stocks ended higher on Friday, helped by gains in energy companies, although investors showed caution before next week #39;s presidential election."
Business, The Competition Bureau and Air Canada have ended their litigation over allegations that the airline engaged in anti competitive practices against low cost carriers WestJet and CanJet.
Sports,"The switch to point guard has had a rather strange effect on Cal junior Richard Midgley. Typically, a move from shooting guard to the point results in fewer points, more assists, and, if things are going smoothly, fewer turnovers."
Sci/Tech,"The impact on physical anthropology of the diminutive hominid Homo floresiensis cannot be understated. The discovery in a rock shelter on the Indonesian island of Flores , announced in the "
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Oct 29, 2004 - Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say."
Sci/Tech,"In late August Aspyr Media Inc. and Wideload Games first announced plans to collaborate on a new game release. On Thursday Aspyr and Wideload Games offered the first details about the game, including platform information and a release schedule."
Sci/Tech,"shadowspar writes  quot;The CBC is reporting that the Internet turned 35 today. The story talks about the less-than-prophetic beginnings of the net:  #39;In order to log in to the two-computer network, which was then "
Sports,It was after her heroics in Athens that I posed the question  quot;Is Kelly Holmes this nation #39;s greatest female athlete? quot; Did her middle-distance Olympic double nudge her ahead of Mary Rand (ne 
Sports,Hard to tell whether the happenings of the European Tour are stranger on the course or off it. There has been Seve Ballesteros getting into mischief with a tour official at a 
Sports,"After a course record on Thursday, the six-time tour winner manages just two birdies. Jonathan Byrd #39;s second-straight round of 66 is good for a share of the lead."
Sports,"Denver Nuggets #39; Nene Hilario, right, of Brazil, and Houston Rockets #39; Juwan Howard (5) chase a lose ball during the third quarter of their preseason game Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, in Houston."
Sports,"Less than a week after winning his first international figure skating medal, Ryan Jahnke of Grosse Pointe Farms will compete at Skate Canada beginning tonight in Halifax, Nova Scotia."
Sports,"In the prologue to his just published book, The Last Season, A Team in Search of Its Soul, former Los Angles Lakers coach Phil Jackson tells, very succinctly, why he wrote the tell-all diary of last season #39;s Lakers demise."
Sports,"DETROIT (Ticker) - The Detroit Tigers on Friday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with lefthander Jamie Walker. Financial terms of the deal, which also includes a club option for 2006, were not disclosed."
World,Yasser Arafat was undergoing tests for possible leukaemia at a military hospital outside Paris last night after being airlifted from his Ramallah headquarters to an anxious farewell from Palestinian well-wishers.
World,"It is extremely important for Muslims, not only those in the US but also elsewhere, to decide whether they are against Israel because it is an oppressive occupying power that is denying Palestinians their genuine rights, or because it is a Jewish state."
World," John Kerry criticized President Bush on Friday for failing to capture Osama bin Laden as a new videotape of the terrorist leader surfaced just before the election. Bush accused the Democrat of ""shameful"" second guessing in the face of threats by America's deadly foe."
Sports,"Premier League: Arsenal 3 Birmingham City 0, Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 1, Blackburn Rovers 0 Tottenham Hot spur 1, Chelsea 4 Newcastle United 0, Everton 3 Bolton Wanderers 2, Manchester United 3 Southampton 0, Nor wich City 0 Fulham 1, Portsmouth 3 West "
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re sick of smooching the boss #39;s derriere, start puckering and consider yourself lucky. At least you #39;re not forced to get up close and personal with the infested hind ends of people you don #39;t know."
Sports,"Andre Agassi won his quarterfinal match at the Stockholm Open Friday, but US Open semifinalist Joachim Johansson was forced to retire."
Sports,The NBA on Friday suspended the Portland Trail Blazers #39; forward for five games for violating the league #39;s drug program. Woods will serve the penalty beginning with the first game he is eligible for in the regular season.
Sports,The Tigers just took several steps toward their anticipated bullpen makeover. How far it goes will be determined in the coming days.
World, Yasser Arafat will undergo a battery of medical tests on Saturday as French doctors try to discover whether the ailing Palestinian leader is suffering from leukemia or some other blood disorder.
World," CLAMART, France (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat will undergo a  battery of medical tests on Saturday as French doctors try to  discover whether the ailing Palestinian leader is suffering  from leukemia or some other blood disorder."
Business,"NATIONAL Foods, which is fighting off a \$1.6 billion takeover bid by New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, said yesterday it had been in talks with food ingredients group Burns, Philp and Co during the past six months."
Business,Slaying dragons and sharks has been kid #39;s play for the company behind the popular Shrek and Shark Tale movies. Now DreamWorks Animation (NYSE: DWA) is slaying the market as well.
Sci/Tech,The NASA (news - web sites) turbojet notoriously known as the  quot;vomit comet quot; for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight Friday.
Sci/Tech," Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer to peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say."
Sci/Tech," (BUSINESS WIRE)  ct. 27, 2004   xima Technology today announced Centauri Business Service Manager(TM) software as an integral element of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) much heralded "
Sci/Tech,"IT security experts have warned today that a newly intercepted variant of the infamous mass-mailing Bagle worm, dubbed Bagle.bb, has begun to spread quickly across the Internet."
Sports,"Manchester United have expressed their disappointment at Arsene Wenger #39;s denials of the post-match tunnel fracas involving his players, and are launching an investigation."
Sports,DENVER The Denver Nuggets have picked up their three million dollar option for next NBA season for forward Nene (nuh-NAY #39;) but not for Nikoloz Tskitishvili (NIH-koh-lohs skee-tish-VEE #39;-lee).
Sports,"ROME: Juventus may be sitting comfortably on a five-point cushion at the top of Serie A, but coach Fabio Capello is concerned his teams hectic fixture list could eventually unseat them."
World," Osama bin Laden, publicly injecting himself into the campaign four days ahead of presidential elections, said in a videotape aired Friday that the United States can avoid another Sept. 11 attack if it stops threatening the security of Muslims."
World,"The United States is increasingly worried about attacks by rebel groups in Darfur even as Sudan seems to be reining in militias on the other side of the conflict, a senior US official said on Friday."
Business,"WALL STREET analysts last night said a second experimental pain killer under development by Merck, the American drugs maker, could be delayed until 2007, after regulators asked for more information on the medicines safety."
Sports," Because so many members of Red Sox Nation are expected in Boston to celebrate the team's World Series triumph, the victory parade Saturday won't be making any stops and won't culminate with a staged rally, either."
Sci/Tech,"HOUSTON Oct 29, 2004 - The NASA turbojet notoriously known as the  quot;vomit comet quot; for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight Friday."
Sports," Andrei Kirilenko signed a 6 year,  #36;86 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz, a deal that took three months of negotiations."
Sports," Nomar Garciaparra filed for free agency Friday, starting the bidding process for the All Star shortstop."
Sports,New York Knicks guard Allan Houston is unlikely to start the team #39;s season opener because of a nagging knee injury. Knicks coach Lenny Wilkens told the New York Post on Sunday he was doubtful Houston would 
World," President Bush vowed on Friday the United States will not be intimidated by a pre election warning from Osama Bin Laden and called Democrat John Kerry ""shameful"" for accusing him of bungling the search for the al Qaeda leader."
World," In the nation's most dramatic  #151; and most expensive  #151; Senate race, Minority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota is scrambling to maintain his political life as Republicans argue the Democrat is out of touch with people in a state that solidly supports President Bush."
Sci/Tech,"The coming presidential election is sure to be about as close as they come, and technology is at the heart of much of the surrounding discussion."
Sci/Tech,A Sun Microsystems engineer chartered with directing the engineering effort to open source Solaris has published a new software licence that could be used for the open source release of Sun #39;s Unix operating system.
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. has fixed a security flaw in its Gmail Web based e mail service that allowed attackers to hijack users' e mail accounts.
World," Facing new violence and harsh criticism, the prime minister said Friday he would set up an independent commission to investigate the deaths of 85 Muslim youths in southern Thailand, including 78 who suffocated or were crushed to death in military custody."
World, Democratic challenger John Kerry said on Friday the safety of Americans was at stake in next week's election and refused to let a new Osama bin Laden videotape overshadow his race with President Bush.
Business,"Stocks were mixed Friday as the government #39;s gross domestic product report renewed concerns that high energy prices and a lack of jobs might hold back economic growth, and investors showed reluctance to make big commitments ahead of next week #39;s "
Sports, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson practiced Friday and is expected to start against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Sports,"MOSCOW, Idaho -- Former University of Idaho athletic director Bill Belknap fears a divide is being creating over athletics at the state #39;s land grant college."
Sports,"In one sense, it would not be unprecedented for Gordon and the No. 24 team to rebound from the aftermath of Sunday #39;s Hendrick Motorsports plane crash to finish well at Atlanta; Kevin Harvick won there in 2001 "
Business," A video appearance by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, in which he said the United States may face renewed attacks, cast a shadow over the outlook for the U.S. stock market, analysts said on Friday."
World," A body resembling a Japanese hostage has been found in Iraq and is being shipped to Qatar for identification, Japanese officials said on Saturday, after Tokyo refused a demand by his captors to pull out its troops."
Sci/Tech," The  quot;Cell quot; processor that will power the next version of the PlayStation game console will also be adaptable for advanced scientific research, but you won #39;t have to be a rocket scientist to program it."
World," A body resembling a Japanese hostage has  been found in Iraq and is being shipped to Qatar for  identification, Japanese officials said on Saturday, after  Tokyo refused a demand by his captors to pull out its troops."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone makers need to protect people from peeping toms and blackmailers who use built-in cameras to take secret pictures, campaigners said today."
Sci/Tech,Software that lets computers split into virtual machines will create more powerful subdivisions.
Sports," After watching their starting pitchers struggle for much of the season, the New York Yankees would like to bring Jon Lieber back for 2005."
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has launched a strong defence of the sacking of Romanian striker Adrian Muti for testing positive for cocaine.
Sports," SALT LAKE CITY (Sports Network) - Utah Jazz forward Andrei  Kirilenko signed a six-year, \$86 million contract extension  with the team Friday. The deal, which culminated three months  of negotiations, will kick in next season."
Sci/Tech," The Cassini spacecraft is sending back evidence that Saturn's planet size moon Titan is geologically alive, possibly with liquids moving on its surface, scientists said Thursday."
Business,"October 29, 2004 -Des Moines - Their planes may be small, but ATA Connection plays a vital role in keeping air fares low for flights to Chicago and the East Coast."
Business,"BEIJING: China sought yesterday to soothe concerns over a surprise interest rate rise, its first in nearly a decade and one which is expected to start a series of increases to cool growth in the world #39;s seventh-biggest economy."
Business,LONDON: Subsea rail operator Eurotunnel unveiled yesterday a  quot;Project Dare quot; plan to cut jobs and services as it tries to dig its way out of a mountain of debt in the face of falling revenues and market share.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer has unveiled two new versions of its hugely successful iPod: the iPod Photo and the U2 iPod. Apple also has expanded 
Sports,"Cardinals shortstop Edgar Renteria filed for free agency Friday along with catcher Mike Matheny and outfielder Ray Lankford, two days after the Boston Red Sox swept St."
World,"PHNOM PENH: In a ceremony full of pageantry and hope, KING NORODOM SIHAMONI ascended the Cambodian throne yesterday, ushering in a new royal era for a country still trying to draw a line under its bloody, genocidal past."
World,"BAGHDAD: A body found in Iraq cannot be confirmed as that of a young Japanese man taken hostage and the corpse has been sent to Qatar for identification, Japan #39;s Senior Vice Foreign Minister Shuzen Tanigawa said yesterday."
World,The Times is to scrap its broadsheet edition after more than 200 years of publication and go tabloid from Monday.
World,The new boss of scandal-hit US insurance broker Marsh   McLennan says he expects to settle charges brought by New York's attorney-general.
Sports," Two of the greatest shortstops  ever, Barry Larkin and Omar Vizquel, were among the 58 players  to file for free agency on Friday."
World,Yasir Arafat arrived in France as the guest of the French government and was taken to a military hospital for treatment of a mysterious ailment.
World, Sudanese government delegates and Darfur  rebels failed to reach agreement early on Saturday on a draft  security protocol aimed at breaking a deadlock at peace  negotiations in Nigeria.
Sports," Nomar Garciaparra filed for free agency Friday, two days after the All Star shortstop's former team, the Boston Red Sox, won the World Series."
Business, Bristol Myers Squibb Co.  on Friday said quarterly profit fell 16 percent on special charges and lower U.S. sales amid competition from rival brands and cheaper generics.
Sports," Two of the greatest shortstops ever, Barry Larkin and Omar Vizquel, were among the 58 players to file for free agency on Friday."
Business,The new boss of US insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan said he is confident of settling the charges brought by New York Attorney-General Eliot Spitzer.
Sci/Tech," At least one new variant of a worm spread rapidly from Asia and Europe to U.S. computers Friday morning, filling up people's e mail accounts, but otherwise causing little apparent damage."
Sports,"By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer. either pick up his option or not, it #39;s up to them. Jon wants to remain a. on first baseman Travis Lee and their 2006 option on reliever Paul Quantrill."
Sports,The sky was appropriately gloomy here this morning as Nascar race teams came together for the first time since the crash of the Hendrick Motorsports plane that killed 10 people last Sunday.
World,Supporters cheer Botswana's President Festus Mogae in the last day of campaigning before Saturday's parliamentary polls.
Business,"After half a decade of turmoil, a picture of air travel in the U.S. is starting to emerge, and it is far different from the caring image the airlines like to present."
Business,"The economy picked up a little more speed during the summer quarter, but some analysts and executives expressed worries over the economy's vulnerabilities."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomed the news that Manchester United had launched an investigation into the tunnel fracas after Sunday #39;s bad-tempered contest.
World, A Costa Rican appeals court judge ordered the former head of the Organization of American States jailed Friday while prosecutors prepare corruption charges against him for allegedly accepting kickbacks when he was the nation's president.
Business,"The economy picked up a little more speed during the summer quarter from July through September, expanding at a 3.7 percent annual rate, the government reported yesterday."
Business,"Nita Bertsche, who lives a few miles north of Atlanta and has been flying on Delta Air Lines for 20 years, was relieved this week to hear that the airline had, for now at least, managed to avoid bankruptcy."
Business,"On 26 October 2004, Cingular Wireless acquired AT amp;T Wireless services after receiving final clearance from the US Federal Communications Commission."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK: At least one new variant of a worm spread rapidly from Asia and Europe to US computers on Friday morning, filling up people #39;s e-mail accounts, but otherwise causing little apparent damage."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to increase the integrity of next week #39;s presidential election, five voting machine makers agreed for the first time to submit their software programs to the National Software Reference Library for safekeeping, federal officials said on "
Sports,The Indianapolis Star reported Friday that All-Star forward Jermaine O #39;Neal likely will be placed on the injured list due to a strained ligament in his left foot.
World,Arafat bid farewell to his people in Palestine. 75-year-old Palestinian leader Arafat left Amman #39;s military airport aboard a French plane at around 8:00 am (0600 GMT) Friday on his way to Paris for medical treatment.
World,Spain's Sergio Garcia comes home in 31 to take a one-shot lead at the Volvo Masters.
Sci/Tech,"It wasn't long after caller ID became popular that some people signed up for telephone services to block their number from being displayed. Now comes another trick: Companies are marketing systems to help callers fool telephone identification services into thinking they are someone else entirely. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"Southwest Airlines plans to step up operations at Chicago Midway Airport due to the bankruptcy of low-cost rival ATA Airlines and may also bid on some of the troubled carrier #39;s assets, said the Southwest Chief Executive Gary "
Business,"Blue-chip stocks ended higher yesterday, helped by gains in energy companies, although investors showed caution before next week #39;s presidential election."
Sci/Tech," At least one new variant of a worm spread rapidly from Asia and Europe to US computers, filling up people #39;s email accounts, but otherwise causing little apparent damage."
Sci/Tech,HOUSTON The NASA four-engine turbojet notoriously known as the  quot;vomit comet quot; for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight today.
Sci/Tech,"KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Still plagued by problems after the Columbia shuttle disaster, NASA has announced a new target date for getting its spacecraft off the ground."
Sci/Tech," News of Mashboxx, a major deal involving Grokster, former Grokster and Blubster ceo Wayne Rosso, Sony BMG and Shawn Fanning #39;s Snocap, is now doing the rounds."
Sports,Carter scored 20 points to lead six players in double figures as the Toronto Raptors posted a 100-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the preseason finale for both teams.
Sports,Steve Waugh described India as the final frontier and it was crossed yesterday by a locum captain and an ageing team as Australia won a series here for the first time in 35 years.
Sports,Fans of the Chargers and Raiders can relax: Sunday #39;s game between the two teams at Qualcomm Stadium will be televised locally.
World,"JAKARTA, 29 October 2004 - Indonesian Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir went on trial yesterday accused of leading an Al-Qaeda-linked network and of planning or inciting others to carry out attacks in the worlds most populous Muslim nation."
Business,"Federal prosecutors are seeking to seize the assets of David Wittig, former chief executive of Kansas' largest electric utility, Westar Energy."
Business,"Although government officials asked MedImmune to help with the flu vaccine shortage, the maker of a nasal anti-flu spray will lose money on every dose it sells."
World,Osama bin Laden said that the best way for the U.S. to avoid a repeat of 9/11 was to stop threatening Muslims' security.
Sports,Joe Gibbs told Sean Taylor to take the weekend off and report back on Monday following Taylor's drunken-driving arrest Thursday.
Sports,Coach Peter Nowak said the team is approaching their match against the New York/New Jersey MetroStars like any other game.
Sports,"Ravens running back Chester Taylor, filling in for Jamal Lewis, will face a stern test in the undefeated Philadelphia defense."
Sports,"Navy has lost its last five homecoming games, including a 21-17 loss to Division I-AA Delaware last season."
Sports,"After Marcos Moreno threw four more interceptions in last week's 14-13 overtime loss at N.C. A T, Bison Coach Ray Petty will start Antoine Hartfield against Norfolk State on Saturday."
Sports,The first thing veteran Marine Corps Marathon runners will notice about this year's course is an about-face.
Sports,"Terry Shea, Carl Rundell, and Bob Busquaert have  joined the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project with hopes it will help them finish the Marine Corps Marathon with times at or below 2 hours 20 minutes."
Sci/Tech,"\\Of course Russell  is correct...\\""Personally, when I saw this video I was completely amazed. Osama is still\around? It's hard to believe, but not only is he alive and well, but still\threatening the U.S. Incredible! Regardless of my political feelings, I had\the sense that Osama was in some cave somewhere barely alive, or permanently\crippled or something. He seemed fine to me on television.""\\""So here's the October surprise which will be spun incredibly by both\parties. But honestly, this is incontestable proof that George Bush is a\shamefully inept leader and a person who cannot protect America. Bin Laden\should not be on TV threatening us, he should be dead. The reason he's not?\Because  ...\\"
Sci/Tech,\\I love these NeoCon vote supression rules.  They're *sooooo* cute!\\I have some more:\\ - If you've ever traveled outside of the US you can't vote.\\ - If you have a graduate degree you can't vote.\\ - If you make less than 6 figures you can't vote\\ - If you can spell Nuclear and pronounce it correctly then you can't vote.\\ - If you haven't accept Jesus as savior then you can't vote.\\ - If you've never ordered anything from Bass Pro Shops then you can't vote.\\This is fun... if you can think of anymore please add a comment!\\
Sports,Major League Baseball is expected to interview Mets pitcher John Franco in light of news reports that Franco had given crime family members tickets to a Mets game.
Business,"The economy grew at a solid annual rate of 3.7 percent in July, August and September, driven by swelling demand for automobiles and other big-ticket items "
Business,WR Grace  amp; Co. said yesterday that the company and several current and former senior-level employees are targets of a federal grand jury investigation in Montana stemming from its past mining activities there.
Business,"Eurotunnel is to cut the regularity of its shuttle services through the Channel tunnel, in a move which could involve mothballing several of its unique trains, as it struggles to compete with cut-price ferry operators."
Sci/Tech,"Description: Researchers report this week that they have found the remains of a group of small hominids that may be a new species of human -- one that may have existed on an island near Indonesia as late as 14,000 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Cassini has photographed icy volcanic flows and a large lake of what could be methane on Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan. The observations suggest Titan is geologically active and, and its environment "
World,UN forces have been deployed to restore calm in Liberia #39;s capital of Monrovia where sectarian violence sparked widespread looting and destruction.
World,"TELSTRA will remain firmly in Australian hands even after the Government sells its shares in the company, Treasurer Mr Peter Costello said yesterday."
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Two days after winning the World Series and a day before a parade in Boston to toast the achievement, the Boston Red Sox exercised their option yesterday on "
Sports,The Indianapolis Star reported Friday that the Pacers likely will place All-Star forward Jermaine O #39;Neal on the injured list due to a strained ligament in his left foot.
World,"Japan #39;s central bank yesterday predicted the economy would shift into inflation for the first time since 1997 during the next fiscal year, though it strongly signalled that this would not trigger a tightening of monetary policy."
Business,"On Friday, just days before the presidential election, the Bush administration agreed to consider a petition from a coalition of embattled textile manufacturers that would limit some imports from China."
Business,Lehman Brothers has agreed to pay \$222.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit contending that it and other brokerage firms and banks helped Enron mislead investors.
Sci/Tech,"October 29, 2004 - You know you #39;re powerful when you get three articles devoted to you on IGN in one day! Ken Kutaragi, head of Sony Computer Entertainment, you #39;re all right!"
Sports,"The most brilliant American racehorse in years has labored in relative obscurity until now. But when he runs Saturday in the Breeders #39; Cup Classic at Lone Star Park, Ghostzapper can demonstrate "
Sports,"At the time, seven games into the 2003 season, a victory over previously undefeated Minnesota seemed momentous, as if the Giants #39; seesaw season had finally lurched in the right direction."
Sports,"How is it possible that Brett Favre has never played in Washington, not at RFK, not at FedEx Field, not in the preseason, not the regular season, not the playoffs?"
Sports,"There is a sense in which 99 of the runners at the Breeders #39; Cup tonight are visitors. The course has never staged this meeting before - in fact, it is less than a decade since they dug Lone Star Park #39;s foundations "
World,"Viktor Yushchenko, the leading opposition candidate for the presidency of Ukraine, planned to hold a rally on Tuesday in a central square in this small city."
World,The Catholic Church and the Colombian Congress termed as positive the proposal of President Alvaro Uribe to negotiate the liberation of individuals kept as hostages by the FARC 
Sci/Tech,Drug-loaded contact lenses have been developed that could treat eye conditions such as glaucoma far more effectively than drops. Usually sufferers of glaucoma and many other eye conditions are prescribed eye drops.
Sports,"A day after skipping practice following his arrest on a drunken-driving charge, the Washington Redskins #39; rookie safety Sean Taylor was granted an excused absence yesterday, and the team told him to stay away until Monday."
World,"Norodom Sihamoni was crowned yesterday as Cambodia #39;s first new king in 50 years, in ornate ceremonies that formally ended the reign of one of Asia #39;s longest-serving and best-known rulers."
World,Russia #39;s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved President Vladimir Putin #39;s plan to reinforce control over Russia by replacing popular elections of regional leaders with a central selection process.
Sci/Tech,NASA officials said on Friday that the space shuttle Discovery could take off for the International Space Station in May or June in the first of two test flights aimed at resuming normal shuttle operations.
Sports,"A lunar eclipse. A World Series victory after 86 years for the Boston Red Sox. For the Democratic faithful, it was an unmistakable omen: Senator John Kerry, locked for weeks in a dead heat with US President George W. Bush, now had the stars on his side."
Sports,"Don Kennedy, who led St. Peter #39;s basketball team from a small-time program to major college status during his 22 years as head coach, has died."
Sports, Vince Carter scored 20 points as the Toronto Raptors completed their NBA pre season with a 100 92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre on Friday.
World,Palestinian President Yasser Arafat was admitted yesterday to a French military hospital near Paris for urgent treatment for what is said to be a potentially fatal blood disorder.
World,"An estimated 100,000 civilians have died in Iraq as a direct or indirect consequence of last year #39;s US-led invasion, according to a new study by a research team at the Bloom-berg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore."
Sports,"Jiri Novak made Tim Henman #39;s life as miserable yesterday as he did at this summer #39;s Olympics, toppling the second-seeded Briton 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the euro989,750 (US\$1."
World,PHNOM PENH : Thousands of Cambodians flocked to the royal palace to catch a glimpse of new King Norodom Sihamoni as his formal coronation period ended with the extinguishing of a candle.
World,"29 October 2004 - Reacting to an upsurge of violence and disturbances in Liberia #39;s capital, Monrovia, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called on the local leaders there to lend their support to United Nations efforts to restore calm."
Business,"The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.7 percent in the summer as a big rebound in auto sales offset weakness from an expanding trade deficit, soaring "
Business,Many people who have never bounced a check in their life could soon bounce their first check if they write checks to pay bills a couple of days before their paycheck is deposited into their checking account.
Business,Profit at The Washington Post Co. was \$82.5 million in the fiscal third quarter (\$8.57 per share) compared with \$19.9 million (\$2.
Sci/Tech,A comprehensive four-year study of warming in the Arctic shows that heat-trapping gases from tailpipes and smokestacks around the world are contributing to profound environmental changes 
Sci/Tech," Mark Hacking pleaded not guilty yesterday to murder in the death of his wife, Lori, whose remains were found in a landfill weeks after her disappearance."
Sports,The injured Red Sox hurler backed off from taking the stage to appear with President Bush at two Granite State campaign events yesterday.
Sports,Australia #39;s 35-year wait for a test series triumph on Indian soil ended yesterday when its fast bowlers ripped through the India #39;s defenses to clinch a massive 342-run victory in the third test.
Sports,"Nagpur: It is fitting that Australia won their battle against the Indian demon in Nagpur, here at the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground."
World,"Facing new violence and harsh criticism, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has promised to set up an independent commission to investigate the deaths in southern Thailand of 85 accused Muslim rioters, including 78 who died in military detention."
Business,Oil prices bounced higher Friday following two days of sharp declines that came on the heels of rising inventories of crude in the United States and a move by China to cool its economy.
Business,"Legal or not, many of us have  quot;floated quot; payment with a check at some point in our lives. If this is the way you have paid your bills, today is the day to quit cold-turkey."
Business,"TORONTO (Agence France-Presse) - Media baron Conrad Black, facing battles with shareholders in the United States and Canada, will quit as chairman and chief executive officer of the Canadian holding company Hollinger Inc."
Business,"  Lehman Brothers agreed to pay  $222.5 million to settle an Enron securities class action suit, the University of California said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK The first thorough assessment of a decades-long Arctic warming trend shows the region is undergoing profound changes, including sharp retreats of glaciers and sea ice, thawing of permafrost, and shifts in ocean and atmospheric conditions that are "
Sci/Tech,"Space is the one frontier that #39;s out of reach to the average person, but the feeling of space travel is now a little less elusive."
Sports,"PALM HARBOR - Jonathan Byrd was taken aside by his coach and his caddie at the 84 Lumber Classic in September, and told he needed to work on his demeanor."
Sports,"JIRI Novak made Tim Henman #39;s life as miserable overnight as he did at the Athens Olympics by toppling him 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the 989,750 euro (\$1."
Sports,"For those involved in NASCAR, racing is more than a sport. It is a way of life. It is a way of conducting one #39;s self throughout life, and eventually getting through the toughest part of life: dealing with death."
World,"five leaders representing all of the members of the newly expanded European Union on Friday signed the bloc #39;s first ever constitution, a document that aims to create a more federal type government in Europe."
World,"MONROVIA (AFP) - The Liberian capital Monrovia was under curfew after citywide riots killed at least five people two days before the end of a UN disarmament effort, provoking fears of a return to conflict in the west African state."
Business,"Wall Street ended an otherwise strong week with a mixed finish yesterday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 22.93, or 0.23 percent, to 10,027."
Business,"The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.7 percent this summer as a big rebound in auto sales offset weakness from an exploding trade deficit, soaring oil "
Business,"Crude oil fell in London, leading to its biggest three-day drop in a month, on rising US stockpiles and concern China is taking steps to slow demand in the world #39;s second-largest oil consuming nation."
Business,"Merck can #39;t expect any immediate relief from the medicine that was supposed to replace Vioxx, the pain medication it took off the market."
Business,"The Bush administration, sending another signal that it intends to limit imports of clothing from China next year, announced yesterday that it will consider a request by the US textile industry "
Sci/Tech,"Description: We take a trip out to Saturn #39;s moon Titan. The Cassini space probe paid a close call to the moon this week, and sent back some pictures of the mist-covered planet that have scientists puzzled."
Sci/Tech," Four of the nations largest Internet providers Thursday announced a new round of lawsuits designed to thwart email spammers, including the first major case involving spam sent via an instant messaging service."
Sci/Tech,THE new album by the rock veterans U2 is called How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb. An alternative could have been How To Kill The Compact Disc And Make Two Billion Dollars.
Sports,"Tim Henman was defeated in the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors in Basle last night by the Czech, Jiri Novak. The British No 1 must now pick up ranking points at the Paris Masters to ensure qualification "
Sports,"HAMPTON - Even as teams prepared for Sunday #39;s Nextel Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the NASCAR community continued to focus on last week #39;s plane crash."
Sports,"WASHINGTON (Ticker) - Following a poor decision off the field, rookie safety Sean Taylor will be on the sidelines when the Washington Redskins take the field Sunday."
Sports,"New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer returned to practice Friday and participated in some individual drills, but his status for Sunday #39;s game against the Minnesota Vikings is still undecided."
Business,"The Bush administration yesterday accepted a petition for new quotas on Chinese-made pants, one in a series of decisions that may lead to extensive protection for US textile and apparel "
Sci/Tech,"NASA is studying the possibility of reducing the number of missions it will fly before retiring its three-orbiter space shuttle fleet, agency officials said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The Times is to ditch its broadsheet edition and publish in a compact-only format starting on Monday. Almost a year ago, The Times followed in the footsteps of The Independent "
Business,"  Crude futures closed higher Friday to tally a gain of 5 percent for the month, lifted by growing doubt that China #39;s interest rate hike will dampen energy demand and the ever existing possibility that supply disruptions could "
Sports,In his 24 seasons studying college quarterbacks - including a pair as a secondary coach at Ohio State -arry Coker has developed a relatively simple outlook on The Scrambler.
Sports,Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor did not practice yesterday and Coach Joe Gibbs said he was told to take the weekend off and report back to Redskins Park on Monday in the aftermath of 
Sports,"Wanted: one football coach. Prior head-coaching experience required (fool us once, shame on us). Must be able to win big yesterday."
World,A militant group claiming to have kidnapped three foreign election workers in Afghanistan said Friday that it would execute the hostages if the authorities pursued their search for the kidnappers.
Business,"The US economy picked up speed in the third quarter to expand at a 3.7 percent annual rate, the government reported Friday in the last significant look at the economy before Election Day on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA confirmed Friday that space shuttle missions will resume as early as May, but agency officials said they will study how to cut future missions that would hasten the spacecraft #39;s retirement."
Sci/Tech,"Until earlier this week, some electronics companies were wielding the Digital Millenium Copyright Act -- a law that tries to curtail piracy of music and movies -- as a shield to protect their businesses from competition."
Sports,"Years ago, the uniform numbers on the right-field roof at Fenway Park were displayed in the order in which they were retired. From left to right, the numbers read 9-4-1-8."
Sports,"From a Texas perspective, it will be the most significant day of horse racing in the state #39;s history. A crowd of over 50,000 people will pack Lone Star Park today for the Breeders "
Sports,"GAME NOTES: The fourth-ranked Miami Hurricanes head to the Tar Heel State for the second straight week, as they invade Chapel Hill on Saturday, where they will meet up with the North Carolina Tar Heels in ACC action from Kenan Stadium."
Sports,ST. LOUIS Giants slugger Barry Bonds was at last night #39;s World Series game but refused to answer questions about the scandal surrounding him involving performance-enhancing drugs.
Sports,"Playing in an NBA game for the first time since a kidney transplant was like riding a bike for Alonzo Mourning. Once he was on the court, the veteran center looked like he had never left."
World,"A body resembling a Japanese captive has been found in Iraq and is being shipped to Qatar for identification, Japanese officials have said."
Business,A jury in the first Enron criminal trial appears to be ready to sift through the evidence as they asked the judge Friday afternoon for an index to the dozens of exhibits.
Sports,"It didn #39;t take long for Austin Croshere to figure out that the Indiana Pacers lost another one of their stars to injury.  quot;I saw the look on the X-ray guy #39;s face when he walked out, quot; Croshere said."
Sports,The baseball commissioner #39;s office will wait until after a government investigation to examine whether there has been a relationship between New York Mets reliever John Franco and alleged mobsters.
World,Costa Rica #39;s former president Miguel Angel Rodriguez was jailed on Friday for six months pendinginvestigation of corruption charges against him.
World,"THROUGH THE different stages of his life as chief of Fatah, chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and president of the Palestinian Authority, Yasser Arafat #39;s one consistent principle has been to keep the reins of power wrapped tightly around "
Business,"NTT DoCoMo reported today that its profit fell 6 percent for the most recent six-month period from a year earlier as price-cutting rivals lured customers away from the company, Japan #39;s top provider of mobile phone service."
Sci/Tech,"In its third presidential election, the Internet has finally reached political adolescence. Candidates use it to raise millions and rally their followers."
Sports,Brian Vickers struggled to contain his grief Friday for the 10 people killed in the Hendrick Motorsports plane crash last weekend.
World,Marines just outside the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah were making final preparations Friday for a large-scale offensive that US commanders 
Business,"The final snapshot of the economy before Election Day showed yesterday that growth picked up to a 3.7 percent pace this summer, fired by a consumer spending splurge on cars and sport utility vehicles."
Business,"Directors at Walt Disney nominated Michael Ovitz to serve on its board for three years at a 1996 meeting just weeks before forcing him out of his job as president, Ovitz told a Delaware court yesterday."
Sports,Jeff Sluman was eight shots worse and walked off the final green with a share of the lead. Paul Azinger was seven shots better and left Innisbrook in a state of shock.
Sports,There #39;s more at stake for Pleasantly Perfect in the \$4 million Breeders #39; Cup Classic than trying to repeat last year #39;s victory.
Sports," Ryan Newman blew to his third pole position in as many races Friday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but not without a challenge from red hot Joe Nemechek."
World,"Ideally, Israel would be withdrawing from the Gaza Strip as part of a negotiated settlement with the Palestinians. Ideally, there would be no suspicion that the withdrawal is part "
World,"Ukraine #39;s extremely important national elections tomorrow are causing deep concern among Canada #39;s ethnic Ukrainian communities and, far too late, in Europe and the United States."
Business,It has never bothered me that I have been the only person I know who loves my eMachines computers. The computers are inexpensive and they are more than adequate for my word processing 
Sci/Tech,"In a blow to printer company Lexmark International, a federal appeals court overturned on Tuesday an order that barred a North Carolina company from making computer chips for ink cartridge replacements."
Sports,"Saturdays at Jack #39;s Drum Shop on Boylston Street are usually the slowest. But with the Red Sox victory parade passing by this morning, the shop will "
World,"Doctors in France treating the Palestinian leader, Yassar Arafat, have told him that it will be several days before they know exactly what is wrong with him."
World,"A body resembling a Japanese hostage has been found in Iraq and will be flown to Kuwait or Qatar for identification, officials said on Saturday, after Tokyo refused a demand by his captors to pull out its troops."
World,"He called on candidates and election staffs to cool down. The one who carries out the election struggle with dignity and finds the shortest way to the minds and hearts of voters will become the president of Ukraine, Kuchma said."
Sci/Tech,"The surface of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon, looks like a cracked eggshell, a windblown landscape dotted with propane lakes, according to images that NASA released Thursday."
Sports," quot;C #39;mon Cardinals! Don #39;t let  #39;em walk over you like this! quot; It was 10:15 pm Wednesday, 3-0 Red Sox. What #39;s wrong with that?"
World,"By Natalie Obiko Pearson, Associated Press, 10/30/2004 01:52. TOKYO (AP) A body resembling a Japanese hostage held by Islamic militants has been found in Iraq, the government announced Saturday, and officials "
Business,"October 30, 2004 -- The US economy grew at a slower-than-expected 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter as rising oil prices contributed to a record trade deficit and companies added less to inventories."
Business," Colorado Springs-based Century Casinos Inc. said third- quarter profits rose 35 percent to \$1.23 million, or 9 cents a share, from \$914,000, or 7 cents a share, in the year-ago period."
Sci/Tech,"On 11th November 1572 the renowned Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe witnessed a titanic supernova explosion, although at the time he was unaware of the phenomena he was seeing."
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS  Guard Reggie Miller broke a bone in his left hand in the Pacers #39; a 98-79 loss Friday to the Denver, the exhibition finale for both teams."
Sports,  The Toronto Raptors have to believe. That was coach Sam Mitchell #39;s message after the Raptors held on to win their final NBA preseason game 100 92 over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night.
Business,"The national economy grew at a solid rate in the last three months, boosted by a rebound in consumer spending and another strong quarter of business investment, the Commerce Department reported yesterday."
Business,"The world #39;s oil producers don #39;t have much capacity to increase output, which should keep prices high throughout 2005, Venezuela #39;s oil minister said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"On January 14, 2005, the Huygens probe will try to descend to the surface of Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan--a biochemically rich moon dominated by hydrocarbons like methane and ethane."
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America yesterday (Oct. 28) brought a new round of copyright-infringement lawsuits against 750 file sharers, including 25 users on 13 university campuses."
Sci/Tech,The NASA turbojet notoriously known as the  quot;Vomit Comet quot; for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight Friday.
Sports,"In the PGA Tour #39;s last full-field tournament of the year, Jeff Sluman and Jonathan Byrd are tied for first after two rounds. Byrd birdied five holes on the back nine "
Sports,JOSE MOURINHO revealed last night that he accused Adrian Mutu of being a coke-head the very first time he met the Romanian striker.
Sports,SIR ALEX FERGUSON has accused Arsene Wenger of having a  quot;mental problem quot; with Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Arsenal boss branded the United striker a cheat.
Sports,"The landscape has changed since Smarty Jones #39; meteoric rise from obscurity to stardom last spring, when the colt from Pennsylvania appeared to be "
World,"It will be at least Monday before French doctors know what #39;s ailing Yasser Arafat, a hospital spokesman said yesterday, hours after the Palestinian leader arrived in Paris for "
World,"A body found in Iraq first thought to be that of 24-year-old Japanese hostage Shosei Koda is now likely to be someone else, according to Japanese officials."
World,The bulk of an 850-strong group of British troops are gathering near their new base in a US-controlled area of Iraq. Soldiers from the Black Watch regiment will join up with the first wave of their colleagues 
Sci/Tech,Decatur resident Chris Singer was recently appointed co-deputy director of the Engineering Directorate at NASA #39;s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.
Sports,"Nomar Garciaparra filed for free agency yesterday, two days after the All-Star shortstop #39;s former team, the Boston Red Sox, won the World Series."
Business,"In the last major economic report before Tuesday #39;s presidential election, the government reported Friday that the economy looked solid in the third quarter - just not as strong as most analysts had expected."
Business,The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act - commonly known as Check 21 - went into effect on Thursday. It #39;s important for you to know about this important change in the nation #39;s banking practices.
Sci/Tech,"ONE of the most violent computer games ever made is also set to be the most popular ever, grossing more than the blockbuster movie Titanic, early sales predictions have suggested."
Sports,"Because so many members of Red Sox Nation are expected in Boston to celebrate the team #39;s World Series triumph, the victory parade today won #39;t be making any stops and won #39;t culminate with a staged rally, either."
Sports,Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has accused Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger of having a mental problem when it comes to Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Sports,It used to be said that there was so little camaraderie on the Boston Red Sox that they needed 25 cabs for 25 players after their games.
World,"Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda, center, is surrounded by reporters as he speaks on a body found in Iraq at the prime minister #39;s official residence in Tokyo Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004."
World,The Sudanese government and rebels in Darfur have failed to agree on a security protocol that would restart talks to end the conflict in the region.
World,"Reuters London Oct 29: UN figures on Afghanistan will show a big rise in drug cultivation and production in the past year, the British Foreign Secretary, Mr Jack Straw has said, as he chided international donors for not meeting their pledges."
Business,Disgraced newspaper baron Conrad Black is calling it quits. Black is set to step down from the chairman #39;s post of his newspaper empire Hollinger Inc.
Business,"As of Thursday, when you write a check you #39;d better have the funds in the bank to cover it. The reason? New rules on check-processing will result in checks clearing more quickly than in the past."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co., which withdrew the Vioxx painkiller last month because of a heart risk, said yesterday that US regulators have asked for more safety data before they will approve the medicine #39;s successor, Arcoxia."
Business,"THE president of Opec, the oil producers #39; cartel, called an end to the season of high crude oil prices by stating that stocks had returned to normal levels."
Business,"Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced he has launched a formal investigation into possible antitrust violations and fraud by insurance companies and brokers, and said the probe #39;s initial focus will be on bid-rigging and other anti-competitive conduct in "
Sports,Levein informed Hearts players at training yesterday that he and Peter Houston would be joining Leicester. The former Scottish international replaces Micky Adams at The Walkers Stadium following his departure earlier this month.
Sports,"GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. - In midsummer, most people thought the Horse of the Year had already been cinched by Smarty Jones and his thrilling Triple Crown try."
Sports,"Jeju Island, South Korea (Sports Network) - Grace Park and Carin Koch posted matching rounds of six-under-par 66 on Friday to share the lead after the first round of the CJ Nine Bridges Classic."
Sports,"Joe Paterno points to the four freshman he has played this season as proof of his willingness to do so. Jim Tressel, meanwhile, has had less choice."
World,"  European Union leaders on Friday signed the EU #39;s first constitution, an ambitious charter that aims to raise the union #39;s profile on the world stage."
Business,"Delta Air Lines may still face bankruptcy despite of tentative agreement with its pilots dated late Wednesday. Late Wednesday, Delta reached an agreement with its pilots to cut costs in order for the carrier to survive."
Sports,"BOSTON Red Sox Nation converges on Boston today to celebrate their team #39;s first World Series win in 86 years. The  quot;rolling rally quot; begins near Fenway Park at ten am, continuing through parts of the city and into the Charles River."
Sports,Not too many 27-year-old rookies come down the pike in the NBA. But Nets coach Lawrence Frank wasn #39;t concerned that Awvee Storey #39;s only previous NBA experience was a summer camp with the Dallas Mavericks.
World,The Thai authorities say they are to release 900 people detained six days ago during a protest in the south of the country in which 85 Muslims died.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won an  quot;historic quot; vote in the Knesset Tuesday evening for his disengagement plan, but the uprooting of Jewish communities in Gaza is still far from a done deal after Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu immediately led a "
World,"Reviving hopes for an exchange of jailed rebels for kidnapping victims, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said his government is prepared to meet with the country #39;s main guerrilla group about a swap, but said he wants some kidnap "
World,"Rocco Buttiglione should be replaced as Italy #39;s candidate for the European Commission to defuse a crisis in the EU executive, outgoing commissioner Chris Patten said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"THE US space agency has given a green light for the resumption of space shuttle flights in May 2005, more than two years after seven astronauts died in the mid-air disintegration of space shuttle Columbia."
World,"Even as a gravely ill Yasser Arafat receives medical aid in France, the Palestinian leader #39;s refusal to name a successor will mean further disruption to the Middle East when he does die."
Sports,"Drivers try to focus on racing with the tragedy that killed 10 still weighing on their minds. By BRANT JAMES, Times Staff Writer. HAMPTON, Ga."
World,"Israelis were up at dawn Friday, just to see live television coverage of Yasser Arafat leaving his compound in Ramallah and flying out of the Middle East."
World,GABORONE : Voters went to the polls in diamond-rich Botswana in elections that are expected to hand victory to the party in power since independence in 1966 in one of Africa #39;s most stable countries.
Sports,"Giants center Shaun O #39;Hara remained hospitalized Friday afternoon with an infection in his left leg, making his chances of playing Sunday against the Vikings remote."
Sports,The baseball commissioner #39;s office will wait until after a government investigation to examine whether there has been a relationship between New York Mets reliever John Franco and alleged mobsters.
World,"Thai authorities will start on Saturday releasing most of the 1200 Muslim men detained last week after a protest which left 85 dead and outraged Muslims worldwide, the country #39;s prime minister has said."
World,"The US administration believes that the pre-election campaign in Ukraine has several serious flaws, as an official spokesman for the US State Department Richard Boucher put it."
Business,"The economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.7 percent in the summer as a big rebound in auto sales offset weakness from an exploding trade deficit, soaring oil prices and "
Business,Proposition 72 is a \$7 billion employer-mandated health-care tax to create a massive government run health-care system aimed at helping the uninsured.
Sci/Tech,The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) Report has provided NASA with a roadmap to resume our journey into space. The recommendations reflect the Boards strong support for return to flight at the earliest date consistent with the 
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox exercised their option Friday on third baseman Bill Mueller, a former batting champion who had the season-saving single against the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series."
Sports,"Because, while the Eagles are certain to stumble at some point during the regular season, it seems inconceivable that they will falter against a team with as many offensive problems as Baltimore has right now."
World,"King Norodom Sihamoni, a former dancer, was chosen to succeed his father Norodom Sihanouk after he announced his abdication earlier this month."
World," United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on Friday condemned riots in Liberia #39;s capital that left at least five people dead, and urged Liberian and West African leaders to support UN efforts to restore calm."
World,A militant group that has claimed responsibility for kidnapping three foreigners in Afghanistan said on Saturday the hostages were safe for now but would be killed unless all Taliban prisoners were released.
World,"The aunt of Queen Elizabeth, Princess Alice, died on Friday at the age of 102, Buckingham Palace say. She had been the longest living member of the Royal Family."
Business,"The nation #39;s economy grew at a moderately strong pace in the three months ending Sept. 30, driven by solid gains in consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Friday."
Business," Lord Black of Crossharbour will step down as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc.  quot;in a matter of days, quot; his lawyer said yesterday after a hearing in Ontario court into the matter."
Business,"The sit-wherever-you-want-to, provided-you- can-find-it philosophy that has long been associated with Southwest Airlines #39; culture of folksy informality isn #39;t going away anytime soon, despite a flurry of media reports earlier this week that implied it might "
Sci/Tech,The Bulgarian counterfeit master of Bill Gates-card has played a crucial role in the international cyber gang busted in seven countries earlier this week.
Sci/Tech,"Health India: London, Oct. 30 : Nano-engineers at Singapore #39;s Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have developed contact lenses that release controlled doses of drugs to treat eye diseases such as glaucoma."
Sports,"Lowell, who could have opted out of his contract because the team hasn #39;t secured new stadium financing, agreed Friday to a revised deal in which the team guarantees the remaining \$25."
Sports,Grieving Hendrick Motorsports employees returned to the racetrack Friday determined to honor those killed in a plane crash last weekend by continuing the team #39;s legacy of winning races and championships.
World,"Malacaang defended Saturday the appointment of newly-retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Narciso Abaya as president of the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), saying critics should give the former military chief a "
Sci/Tech,"NASA has said it is aiming for a mid-May launch of the first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy in February 2003. The launch date was the latest of several set by the space agency, and just as subject to change."
Sports,"The small jet taxied up to the door of the private air terminal, with only two passengers and its crew on board. Brian Vickers and Ricky Hendrick were returning from a vacation at some exotic location after clinching the 2003 Busch Series championship."
World,Palestinian sources tell the Associated Press that doctors who specialize in the blood disease are examining Arafat. The 75-year-old Palestinian leader has been sick for the past two weeks.
World,"A body inspected Saturday to determined whether it is that of the Japanese hostage was not the one found early, a senior Japanese official said."
Sports,  Red Sox Nation is converging on Boston Saturday to celebrate their team #39;s first World Series win in 86 years. The  quot;rolling rally quot; begins near Fenway Park at 10 am It will continue down Boylston Street 
World,"Palestine #39;s legendary leader, Yasser Arafat, was taken to France for treatment yesterday. Arafat, who was reported to have leukemia, arrived yesterday at Percy Military Hospital near Paris via Jordan on a plane belonging to France."
World,A militant group that has claimed responsibility for kidnapping three foreigners in Afghanistan said on Saturday the hostages were safe for now but would be killed unless all Taliban prisoners were released.
Business,"Oil prices bounced back on Friday, ending this week #39;s 8 percent slide on renewed winter supply fears and jitters ahead of next week #39;s US presidential election."
Business," quot;I know that sounds like heresy coming from my lips, quot; said Southwest President Colleen Barrett, at the Dallas carrier #39;s annual media day yesterday."
Sci/Tech,The Times newspaper announced Saturday it will be printed in the tabloid form only from Monday after more than 200 years as a broadsheet.
Sci/Tech,"In what it called an  quot;Information Age undercover investigation, quot; the US Secret Service announced the arrest of 28 people from eight states and six countries allegedly involved in a global organized cybercrime ring."
Sci/Tech,"Google started a new sensation with its launch of Desktop Search tool for windows platform. It has its share of bugs and limitations at this moment, but analysts around the world have praised it and have high hopes for the future."
Sports,BOBBY Frankel is wrong when he says Azeri maybe should be Horse of the Year if she finishes in the money in today #39;s Breeders #39; Cup Classic at Lone Star Park.
Sports," The curse is over, and now Hollywood is reaping the rewards of the Boston Red Sox #39;s World Series victory."
Sci/Tech,"Los Angeles, October 30: Google Inc plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc, Google chief executive Eric Schmidt said on Friday."
Sports,"Throw together eight premier races featuring many of the top thoroughbred race horses in the world, and it would seem that no single theme could dominate an event such as today #39;s 21st Breeders #39; Cup."
Business,"Southwest Airlines, the discount carrier that has long stuck to its policy of seating passengers on a first-come, first-served basis, is seriously considering assigning seats, officials said."
Business,"Bee Staff Writer. The University of California, negotiating on behalf of Enron Corp. investors, reached a \$222.5 million settlement Friday with the Lehman Brothers brokerage firm over its part in the multibillion-dollar Enron debacle."
Business,"Loss-making MG Rover has already received millions of pounds from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, the Chinese carmaker with which it is negotiating a strategic alliance."
Sports,WORLD champion Sebastien Loeb will not be taking it easy on the Rally Catalunya after taking the lead on the first day of the event.
Sports,"The Honda pilot snatched provisional pole in first qualifying Friday. Today, he hopes to confirm, adding a little spice to the end of a season that saw him lose the 2004 title to Yamaha rider Rossi by a frustrating 35 points."
Sports,"_ Newly minted World Series hero Curt Schilling canceled a scheduled campaign appearance with President Bush on Friday, saying his doctors advised him not to travel because of his injured ankle."
World,The world watches the unfolding drama as the man who has become the symbol for Palestinian nationalism seems to hover between life and death.
Sci/Tech,"Sony has confirmed that its PSP handheld console, due to go on sale in Japan on December 12, will cost only 19,800 yen (100), a lot cheaper than most analysts predicted."
Sci/Tech,"I have no problem with Microsoft operating in a market environment. Given a choice, I am sure many of us would gladly pay for Windows and Office rather than use Linux and Open Office."
World,Leaders of the Palestine Liberation Organisation have met for the first time in decades without Yasser Arafat. The executive committee meeting was held in Mr Arafat #39;s battered headquarters in the West Bank 
Sports,"There was a lot of damage to be repaired, but Darren Clarke did as good a job as he could reasonably have been expected to when he resumed the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat greets wellwishers prior to his departure from the West Bank town of Ramallah in this picture released by the Palestinian Authority Friday Oct. 29, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"The Times took many by surprise with its announcement that it was abandoning its broadsheet format after 216 years. Few thought it would risk alienating so many of its loyal readers, such "
Sports,Top seed Andre Agassi won a hard-fought battle against Germany #39;s Tommy Haas in the semi-finals of the Stockholm Open on Saturday.
Sports,Racing #39;s greatest card of the year has arrived with today #39;s 21st Breeders #39; Cup -ight championship races where the smallest field has eight horses and where classic winners might go off at double-digit odds.
Sports,"India News, Nagpur,Damien Martyn Tuesday cracked his career #39;s ninth Test century to put Australia in a strong position against India on the first day of the third Test at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) ground here."
World,"NARATHIWAT, Thailand - Hundreds of Muslim men were freed in southern Thailand on Saturday after being detained last week in the wake of protests that left 85 dead and outraged Muslims worldwide."
World,"DEAR readers, the formal signing of EUs first constitution is a major step forward in the dream to put in place a unified Europe, but the main task before the leaders now is how "
World,"Security has been tightened and alert sounded in entire Chambal belt of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday following massacre of 13 villagers by the dreaded Gadaria dacoit gang, while authorities were discussing new strategies to check the gang #39;s activities."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, estimated that October sales at US stores open at least a year rose 2.8 percent, at the lower end of its forecast range, as shoppers bought more bedding and boys #39; and girls #39; wear."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Saturn #39;s moon Titan has some familiar-looking features, but scientists say most of it looks  quot;very alien. quot;."
Sci/Tech,"The venerable Times of London published its final edition as a broadsheet newspaper on Saturday. On Monday, it relaunches as a tabloid."
Sports,"seeded Andre Agassi beat Spain #39;s Fernando Verdasco 7 6 (4), 6 2 yesterday to reach the Stockholm Open semifinals for the first time."
Sports,"Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has blasted rival Arsene Wenger, accusing him of having a  quot;mental problem quot; with striker Ruud van Nistelrooy."
Sports,  Sri Lanka staged a spirited fightback to finish the third day of the second test against Pakistan in Karachi trailing by 136 runs with nine second innings wickets standing.
Sports,Here #39;s an intriguing Halloween idea for yappy Philadelphia Eagles enigma Terrell Owens. How about dressing up as a humble introverted wide receiver who lets his outstanding skills do all his talking for him 
World,"In a splendorous ceremony atop a hill that was once the center of the Roman empire, 25 European heads of government signed the European Union #39;s first constitution Friday, but for "
World,UN nuclear watchdog head Mohamed ElBaradei has dismissed claims he timed news of missing explosives in Iraq to affect the outcome of the US election.
World,"BHOPAL (India): At least 14 people were killed on Friday in a fierce gunbattle between bandits and villagers in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, officials here said."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Saturday said US sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.8 percent in October with help from sales of bedding and children #39;s clothing, according to its preliminary tally,."
Business,"AirTran Airways has agreed to retain 3,200 Chicago-based employees when it acquires bankrupt ATA Airlines #39; local assets, Mayor Daley said Friday, paving the way for City Hall to approve the transfer of ATA #39;s 14 gates at Midway Airport."
Sci/Tech,"A radar image of the surface of Saturn #39;s moon Titan, taken Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, by the spacecraft Cassini, is seen in this photo courtesy of NASA."
Sports,Sanath Jayasuriya struck a cavalier 96 not out to lead Sri Lanka #39;s fightback against Pakistan after a century by Inzamam-ul-Haq on the third day of the second test on Saturday.
World,"A militant Islamic group claiming responsibility for kidnapping three foreigners working for the United Nations in Afghanistan has provided proof it has the hostages, diplomatic and security sources said on Saturday."
World,"A car bomb exploded outside the offices of the Al-Arabiya television station in central Baghdad on Saturday, injuring 16 people, police said."
World, A breakaway Taleban group claiming to hold three UN workers threatened Saturday to execute them unless foreign troops withdrew from Afghanistan and condemned its invasion by US led forces.
Business,"Wireless phone service is one of the great bargains of the modern age. When The Post began its annual comparison of cellular calling plans in 1998, \$40 bought a lousy 100 minutes of talk time a month."
Sports,St Petersburg - Slovakia #39;s Karol Beck has grabbed a pass into the final of the one-million-dollar Saint Petersburg Open ATP tournament by beating French seventh seed Michael Llodra on Saturday.
Sports,Double race winner Makoto Tamada has taken the final pole position of the 2004 MotoGP season after leading a Camel Honda one-two in today #39;s tightly contested second qualifying session for the Valencia Grand Prix.
Sports,"Ryan Newman will start Sunday #39;s NASCAR race from a familiar spot -he pole. By Ric Feld, AP. Newman captured his third straight pole and eighth of "
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin asked State Duma and Federation Council Speakers Boris Gryzlov and Sergei Mironov to begin consultations with Ukrainian parliamentarians on the introduction of dual citizenship between Russia and Ukraine.
World,"October 30, 2004 - Police in Iraq say 16 people have been injured after a car bomb exploded outside the offices of the Al-Arabiya television station in central Baghdad."
World,"World News, VIENNA - The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency is unlikely to drop plans for a new term despite US anger after pre-election revelations of missing Iraq explosives, a diplomat close to the agency said Saturday."
World,"The Bangladesh government confirmed Saturday the identity of one of its nationals taken hostage by militants in Iraq, officials said."
World,Arab television has shown a video tape of a Sudanese interpreter in Iraq who said he had been kidnapped and called on his US employer to leave Iraq.
Sci/Tech,Three of the four hurricanes to come ashore in the state swept over or near the Kennedy Space Center on Florida #39;s eastern coast.
World,"At least two Iraqis were killed in clashes today between US troops and insurgents in the restive city of Ramadi, as a militant group claimed it had executed 11 members of the Iraqi National Guard."
Sports,"Stockholm, Sweden (Sports Network) - Top-seeded Andre Agassi earned a grueling victory against fourth-seeded Tommy Haas in Saturday #39;s semifinals at the Stockholm Open."
Sports,"What Inzamam-ul-Haq #39;s captaincy means to Pakistan is still the subject of much debate, but there #39;s no doubt about the importance of his batting."
World,Tony Blair has signed the new EU constitution as Foreign Secretary Jack Straw indicated any referendum on the treaty will not be held until 2006.
World,"Eight US marines were killed and nine wounded in action west of Baghdad Saturday, the US military said. It gave no details on the circumstances of the deaths, which it said occurred in "
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, Washington, United States of America -- The first known lawsuit against instant-message spam, sometimes called spim, was announced by America Online as part of a campaign to stem unwanted computer messages."
Sci/Tech,"VMware, the EMC subsidiary whose software lets a computer run multiple operating systems simultaneously in separate  quot;virtual machines, quot; has grown a step more ambitious."
Sports,"Australia, by winning the third Test at Nagpur on Friday, also won the four-match series 2-0 with one match to go. Australia had last won a Test series in India way back in December 1969 when Bill Lawry #39;s team beat Nawab Pataudi #39;s Indian team 3-1."
World,It is claimed that Al-Qaeda terrorist network leader Osama Bin Laden lives in a northeastern part of the Afghani capital Kabul in a safe place under the protection of a tribe.
World,"Camp Dogwood is the less than exotic name for the Black Watch battlegroup #39;s new home, south west of Baghdad. It is a sprawling old Iraqi factory complex, with a 26 mile perimeter."
Sports,"Makoto Tamada took his third pole position of the season with a blistering lap late in final qualifying at Valencia today. The Camel Honda rider, who "
Sports,Crystal Palace continued their hot streak on Saturday when a breakaway goal by striker Andrew Johnson against his former club gave them a 1-0 victory at Birmingham City.
Business,"WR Grace  amp; Co. and several of its senior-level employees are the targets of a federal grand jury investigation relating to possible violations of environmental laws in Montana, the company announced Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s largest music company is discussing ways to distribute its songs through Grokster and other Internet file-swapping services, a deal that would embrace a technology long under legal assault by the recording industry."
World,"A car bomb attack Saturday at the al-Arabiya network offices in Baghdad killed seven people and injured 19, police said. Police Lt."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, estimated that October sales at US stores open at least a year rose 2.8 percent, near the lower end of its forecast range, as shoppers "
Sports,"GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Ticker) - Richard Mandella is confident that Pleasantly Perfect again will be cashing in on horse racing #39;s richest day."
Sports,"Karachi: Pakistan plundered Sri Lanka #39;s bowling line-up on Saturday to secure a commanding 270-run lead after the first innings of their second Test, before Sanath Jayasuriya led a blistering counter-attack."
Sports,FORMER Test off-spinner Ashley Mallett has claimed Australia #39;s historic series win in India was due to the fact Steve Waugh was no longer captain of the team.
World,THE bulk of an 850-strong group of British troops was today gathering near their new base in a United States- controlled area of Iraq.
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a wider third-quarter net loss as storms and high fuel prices penalized results."
Sports,I am expecting the Red Sox to beat the Cardinals. The Red Sox are an unbelievable team determined to achieve their goal of winning the World Series.
World,"Leukemia specialists examined ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at a French military hospital to determine whether he suffers from the blood cancer, Palestinian officials said Saturday."
World,"US military officials say eight American marines were killed and nine others injured Saturday in al-Anbar, west of Baghdad. Also Saturday, seven people died and 16 others were "
World,A TWO-year-old boy who was miraculously rescued from a crushed car after a major earthquake in Japan has recounted his ordeal and is asking about his mother - who died in the debris.
Business,"\$222.5 million -- in an ongoing securities class action lawsuit against Enron Corp. The settlement, announced Friday and "
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. GOOG.O plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc.
Sports,"Andy Johnson scored his eighth Premiership goal of the season, tying him for the league lead, as Crystal Palace beat Birmingham 1-0 away for its third straight victory."
World,"More than 1,100 Muslims detained after a riot were freed Saturday, as the government tried to ease anger in Thailand #39;s restive south over the deaths of dozens of accused rioters - including 78 who perished in military custody."
World,Tension was high in Ukraine Saturday as the nation prepared to vote for a new president in an election that pits West against East.
World,"People in Botswana, where more than a third of the population is HIV positive, go to the polls today in elections that were expected to be dominated by the ruling party - like every other vote since the southern African country gained independence "
Sci/Tech,"For those who would like more control over when and how they listen to radio shows, whether classical music in the afternoon or a soccer game at midnight, there is a new option from Griffin Technology: the RadioShark."
Sports,Russia #39;s Mikhail Youzhny and Slovakia #39;s Karol Beck won three-set semifinals Saturday and will play for the St. Petersburg Open title.
Sports," Andre Agassi did just enough to beat Germany #39;s Tommy Haas 7 6, 7 6 and reach his first Stockholm Open final on Saturday."
Business,The Professional Flight Attendants Association said in a message to union members Friday that the flight attendants would  quot;fill vacancies quot; in the Detroit and Twin Cities bases.
World,"The Italian nominee had been heavily criticised for his alleged comments on gays, single parents and the role of men and women, and these led Commission president-designate Jose Manuel Barroso "
Sci/Tech,"IF YOU are heading for Japan in December, here #39;s something that you may want to include in your shopping list. Sony #39;s PlayStation Portable, which will mark the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"p2pnet.net News Opinion:- Music fans with a particular interest in the pomp-rock experimentation of U2, one of those bands who formed the background to my early adulthood without ever persuading me that I wanted to purchase any of their albums, are "
World,"Eight US Marines have been killed in fighting west of Baghdad, while a car bomb outside a television centre in the Iraqi capital has left at least seven dead."
Business,"Wage negotiations between Volkswagen AG and Germany #39;s biggest industrial union broke up without agreement Thursday, but the two sides agreed to hold more talks next week even as the union presses ahead with plans for a flurry of short work stoppages."
Sports,"Argentine fourth seed David Nalbandian reached the final of the Swiss Indoors for the third consecutive year Saturday with a 6-3, 6-4 win over struggling Chilean Nicolas Massu."
World,"A bomb exploded outside the office of Dubai-based Al Arabiya television in western Baghdad Saturday, wounding half a dozen employees."
World,Russia #39;s lower house of parliament gave tentative backing Friday to a key electoral reform proposed by President Vladimir Putin following a series of recent terror attacks that have killed hundreds and stunned Russians.
Sports,"An injury-time goal by Dutch substitute Robin van Persie saved Arsenal from a second successive defeat on Saturday, earning the champions a 2-2 home draw with Southampton."
Business," Taiwan has agreed in principle to resume imports of US beef and beef products, US officials announced Tuesday. In 2003, Taiwan #39;s purchases of beef and products amounted to some  $325 million."
Sci/Tech,"NASA, the American space agency responsible for putting a man on the moon but who also lost seven astronauts in its 2003 Columbia Shuttle voyage and seven astronauts in its 1986 Challenger take-off, says the first space shuttle mission since the disaster "
Sci/Tech,"VMware, Inc., the global leader in virtual infrastructure software for industry-standard systems, announced 4-Way VMware Virtual SMP (symmetric multiprocessing)."
World,"Editor #39;s Note: Published on page A2 of the Oct. 31, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. DESPITE the threat by a splinter Taliban group to kill a Filipino diplomat and two other hostages unless security "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea #39;s 4-1 win over West Bromwich on Saturday afternoon allowed the Blues to move even on points with Arsenal atop the Premiership table."
Business,"Crude oil futures gained Friday as traders worried that labor unrest in Nigeria might cause fresh supply disruptions. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil for December "
World,Relatives of the Black Watch soldier killed during the controversial military deployment from Basra spoke tonight of their devastation at his death.
Sports,"Ashado, ridden by John Velazquez, won the \$2 million Distaff Race at Lone Star Park Saturday, the first event on the \$14 million eight-race Breeders #39; Cup card."
World,"Eight US Marines were killed and nine others injured Saturday west of Baghdad, the US military stated. Meanwhile, a car bomb went off outside the offices of the Al-Arabiya television station in central Baghdad "
Sports,Ashado grabbed the lead in the stretch and got the Breeders #39; Cup off to a rousing start for trainer Todd Pletcher by winning the \$2 million Distaff at Lone Star Park on Saturday.
Sports,"Bulgarian striker Martin Petrov scored all four goals and Wolfsburg rallied from a two-goal deficit to stay atop the Bundesliga with a 4-3 victory over newcomer Mainz, while Stuttgart and Bayern both lost Saturday."
World,Liberia #39;s interim leader announced on Saturday a temporary lifting of a curfew imposed after religious riots gripped the capital Monrovia to allow residents to venture out to buy food.
World,"The 2-year-old boy rescued after being under rubble for four days after an earthquake in Japan, keeps asking about his mother.  quot;When will my mom come?"
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has revived its long-running crackdown on file-swapping through legal action, suing 750 alleged filing copyright infrigement suits again "
Sports,"Cadiz, Spain (Sports Network) - Alastair Forsyth shot a four-under 67 on Saturday to grab the lead after the third round of the Volvo Masters Andalucia."
Sports,"com staff writers. Markko Martin still has a full day and six special stages to go, but he is now the clear favorite to win Catalunya Rally and follow up his win in the last round of the World Rally Championship, in Corsica a fortnight ago."
World,"A man waving a placard denouncing  #39; #39;Evil China #39; #39; protested today in front of Cambodia #39;s new king, who is expected to maintain his father #39;s warm personal and diplomatic ties with Beijing."
World, Eight US marines have been killed west of Baghdad in a region that has become a flashpoint of anger over the US occupation of Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"Beginning Monday all editions of the venerable Times of London will be printed in tabloid format, just as the Sun and other not-quite-so-venerable newspapers."
Sports,Men #39;s tennis chief Mark Miles says players have only themselves to blame for the fitness problems that have led to a wave of withdrawals from recent tournaments.
World,"A car bomb killed eight US Marines outside Fallujah on Saturday, the deadliest attack against the US military in nearly six months."
World,Liberians ventured back onto the streets of Monrovia on Saturday during a temporary lifting of a round-the-clock curfew imposed after at least seven people were killed in religious riots.
World,"Islamabad, Oct 30 (UNI) Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf today said Pakistan and India would have to move beyond their stated positions to find out a solution to the Kashmir issue."
World," quot;With uncertainty surrounding the health of Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian president, the question ... being asked in the Middle East, and probably the corridors of the White House is: what of the future?"
Sports,"VALDERRAMA, Spain (Ticker) - Alastair Forsyth may be 120 places lower in the world rankings, but the Scot clearly won his duel Saturday with local favorite Sergio Garcia at the Volvo Masters."
Sports,Argentina #39;s David Nalbandian booked his place in the final of the Swiss Open for the third successive year on Saturday. The fourth-seed saw off Olympic gold medal winner Nicolas Massu of Chile 6-3 6-4 in the semi-final.
Sports,Sweet Catomine overcame traffic problems on the turn for home and posted a 3-length victory in the \$1 million Breeders #39; Cup Juvenile Fillies on Saturday.
Business,HOUSTON Wall Street brokerage Lehman Brothers has agreed to pay 222-and-a-half (M) million dollars to settle an Enron-related class-action lawsuit.
Business,Tom Online (TOMO:Nasdaq - news - research) sank Friday after slashing its third-quarter revenue guidance. The company warned that it expects sales for the third quarter ended Sept.
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America filed on Thursday another round of lawsuits against alleged file-swappers, including students on 13 university campuses."
Sports,Alastair Forsyth will take a three-stroke lead into the Volvo Masters final round on Sunday after overshadowing tournament favourite and playing-partner Sergio Garcia.
World,Iraqi officials said the decapitated body of what appears to be a young Asian male has been found in northwestern Baghdad. Civil defense officials said they retrieved the body Saturday in the fields of a Baghdad 
World,"The American military launched new airstrikes against suspected militant bases in Falljuah Saturday. They also carried out probing attacks on the city #39;s outskirts, as they prepare for a major operation here."
World,"Facing new violence and harsh criticism, the prime minister yesterday said he would set up an independent commission to investigate the "
World,30 October -- Ukraine #39;s Interior Minister warned police will use force if needed to uphold security in tomorrow #39;s presidential elections.
Sports,Ashado bulled her way into contention on the turn for home and went on to win Saturday #39;s \$2 million Breeders #39; Cup Distaff by 1 1/4 lengths in track-record time.
World,"Botswana chose a parliament Saturday, with the ruling Democratic Party favored to keep the lock on power it has had for 38 years. Soome voters said they feared the party #39;s loss would undermine AIDS treatment "
Business,"When Jeffrey W Greenberg took the helm of notoriously secretive Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., a \$12 billion financial-services company, on Nov. 18, 1999, analysts were happily buzzing that Greenberg was a gregarious, outgoing executive."
Sports,"Singletary, a 4-year-old colt named for former Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary, broke away from the back at the top of the stretch and won the Breeders #39; Cup Mile on Saturday, setting off a boisterous celebration."
Sports,Manchester United are to report Mr Arsene Wenger to the Football Association for his verbal abuse of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Sir Alex Ferguson in the bitter aftermath of Arsenals 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford last Sunday.
Sports,"BASEL, Switzerland : Former champion David Nalbandian of Argentina will bid to claim his second Basel ATP title here on Sunday when he faces Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic for the first time in his career."
Sports,"English and Irish classic winner Ouija Board (GB) more than justified the hype surrounding her presence in the \$1-million Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1), surging past Grade 1 winner Film Maker in the lane to capture the 1 3/8-mile contest at "
Sports,"Tate connected with Ed Hinkel on a pair of 19-yard touchdowns and scored on a five-yard run as 24th-ranked Iowa handed Illinois its 14th consecutive Big Ten Conference loss, 23-13."
Sports,"STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Sports Network) - Jason White threw three first-half touchdown passes to Mark Bradley and Adrian Peterson ran for a career-high 249 yards with a score, as second-ranked Oklahoma held on for a 38-35 victory over 20th- ranked Oklahoma "
World,"DOHA, Oct. 30. - Claiming responsibility for 9/11, Osama bin Laden has threatened the USA with more such attacks. The Al-Qaida chief also accused President George W Bush of misleading his people, in "
Sports,"seeded Amelie Mauresmo rallied past Jelena Jankovic 4 6, 6 3, 6 2 Saturday to advance to the Generali Ladies Open final against Elena Bovina."
Sports,"Jockey David Flores, right, celebrates his win aboard Singletary in the Net Jets Breeders #39; Cup Mile turf race over jockey Jamie Spencer and Antonius Pius (7) in Grand Prairie, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004."
Sports,"Northwestern characterizes its offense as a spread formation, but dont expect to see too many familiarities with the kind of spread offense Purdue uses."
Sports,"Chris Henry caught a 39-yard scoring pass and set up another touchdown with a long catch before being kicked out of the game, leading No."
World,"Any Israeli withdrawal from land that may one day be a Palestinian homeland is long overdue. For that reason, we should all applaud Prime Minister Ariel Sharons recent victory in the Knesset that will close Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip."
Sci/Tech,"Rain was expected to dampen much of the nation on Saturday, with snow falling in mountainous areas of the West. Widespread showers were forecast for the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and the central Tennessee Valley."
Sports,Antonius Pius #39;s waywardness and a troubled passage for Six Perfections cost the European team dear as Singletary hung on grimly to land a dramatic NetJets Breeders #39; Cup Mile at Lone Star Park today.
World,"A British television host who saids she was groped by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger four years ago and then libelled by his aides can take legal action in a British court, a judge ruled."
Sports,"Nextel Cup regular Matt Kenseth held off an emotional Kyle Busch in a two-lap sprint to the finish, winning the Busch race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday."
World,The Qatar-based Al-Jazeera TV channel on Saturday aired footage of a Polish woman held hostage by a militant group in Iraq calling for the withdrawal of Polish troops from the 
World,KUWAIT CITY : Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar was received by Kuwait #39;s ruler after arriving in the oil-rich emirate on the first ever official visit by an Iraqi head of state.
Sci/Tech,The tiny humans may have been hunted by large lizards -- bigger versions of the Komodo dragons that still roam the island and which have been known to eat people.
Sports,"GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS -- After answering questions to where she would run on Breeders #39; Cup day, Ouija Board left no doubt about her performance."
Sports,"Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Olympique Lyon #39;s start to the season could not have been much better, until it came to a screeching halt Saturday in a French Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg."
Sci/Tech,"The discovery of the skeletal remains of hobbit-size humans on a remote island in Indonesia has set anthropologists atwitter. The bones appear to belong to a new and unexpected species of humans, little more "
World,"PARTIES were cancelled and the restaurants were deserted in Kabul this weekend. The Delhi Durbar, usually heaving on a Friday night with aid workers, United Nations staff, diplomats, and inter national consultants "
Sports,Ian Poulter might just have to reassess his year if he wins the Volvo Masters in southern Spain today. The flamboyant Englishman might have to raise his previous mark of self-estimation from one out of 10 
Sports,Greg Rusedski missed out on reaching consecutive Russian finals when he lost 3-6 6-3 6-4 to Mikhail Youzhny in their semi-final at the St Petersburg Open.
Sports,"Valencia, Spain (Sports Network) - Valencia missed a chance to gain ground on La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday night. The struggling Valencia squad did not take advantage, as they finished in a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid at the Mestalla."
Sports,"Kenseth finished 0.119 seconds ahead of runner-up Kyle Busch for his third victory of the season and 17th of his Busch career. At the 100-lap mark, Atlanta area native Reed Sorenson "
Sports,"Michigan State quarterback Drew Stanton left the Michigan game Saturday with a strained shoulder, cutting short a strong performance."
World,"A car bomb has destroyed the Baghdad offices of Arabic, Al-Arabiya television station leaving at least seven people dead and scores wounded."
Sports,"GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- Ghostzapper made the rest of the field in North America #39;s richest horse race disappear. In resounding fashion, front-running Ghostzapper romped to a three-length victory in Saturday #39;s "
Sports,  Ryan Newman won his fourth straight pole position at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday during Georgia Pacific Qualifying Night.
Sci/Tech,SCE #39;s outspoken president speaks out on the PSP for the first time since the price announcement this week. TOKYO--Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi revealed a great deal of additional information 
Sports,"For those who think Saturday #39;s narrow victory over Oklahoma State proves that No. 2 Oklahoma isn #39;ta championship-caliber team, Sooners coach Bob Stoops has a message for you."
Sci/Tech,"New versions of the Bagle worm are rolling onto the Internet, prompting antivirus companies to warn customers about the threat and to push out software updates to spot the new worms."
Sci/Tech,"Once a cult among geeks, it has now sold 32 million copies and provoked global debates on violence, but has Grand Theft Auto elevated video games to art?"
Sports,"BUCHAREST: The sacking of Romanian striker Adrian Mutu by English Premiership giants Chelsea for a failed drugs test made the front page of all national newspapers here Saturday, as the press pondered the future of their fallen idol."
Sports,INDIANAPOLIS: Indiana shooting guard Reggie Miller broke a bone in his left hand Friday in the first quarter of Fridays National Basketball Association pre-season finale against Denver.
World,"Initial results from a battery of tests on Palestinian President Yasser Arafat found no signs Saturday of leukemia, Palestinian officials said, but blood doctors are still trying to find the cause of the leader #39;s dramatic "
World,"ROME: Calling himself an innocent victim, Italys Rocco Buttiglione withdrew as a candidate for the incoming European Commission on Saturday to help ease an unprecedented crisis for the executive."
World,"A HARDLINE faction of the Taliban that claims to be holding Annetta Flanigan, a hostage from Northern Ireland, has threatened to kill her and two other captives if British troops do not pull out of Afghanistan, writes Tom Coghlan in Kabul."
World,"PRINCESS Alice, the Queens aunt who once described herself as a pre-beatnik, has died at the age of 102. She was the oldest member of the British royal family in history."
World,"WASHINGTON: The Bush administration, unhappy with what it sees as his interference in the US election on the Iraqi explosives issue, would actively seek to oust the UN nuclear watchdog chief if the president is re-elected, a senior official said on Friday "
Business,"To hear Lord Black tell it, from a business perspective at least, all was proceeding according to the master plan. We exchanged e-mails in late August as I was toiling "
Business,"THERE was room for only 50 people in the tiny Georgetown, Delaware, courtroom last week to hear Walt Disneys former president describe bitterly how his 14-month tenure ended."
Business,"David Wittig #39;s spoils from his tenure as chief executive of Kansas #39; largest electric utility, a company once brash enough to be called the Enron of the Midwest, are the talk of Topeka."
World,"Italy #39;s Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has bowed to the inevitable, abandoning his push to make Rocco Buttiglione a European Commissioner and opening the way for a solution to an unprecedented EU crisis."
World,"WASHINGTON: If General Pervez Pervez Musharraf succeeds in his declared intention of rolling back political Islam and normalising relations with India, he could prove to be a bridge to democracy "
World,"And lo, the hawk begat the dove. At least that is how one imagines Private Eye might soon be recording the remarkable events unfolding in Gaza in The Book of Sharon, its inimitable account of the travails of the modern Holy Land."
Sci/Tech,The most comprehensive international assessment of Arctic climate change has concluded that Earth #39;s upper latitudes are experiencing unprecedented increases in temperature 
Sci/Tech,"It started with optimism, even innocence. One minute we were guiding cute suicidal lemmings down the path to nemesis. The next, thanks to hurtling technological advances, we were cruising the  #39;hood in a stolen "
Sports,"The Spaniard has been on the receiving end of some harsh treatment from Rossi, who began a well-publicised spat after he was penalised for an indiscretion by his team during the recent Qatar round "
Sports,"Adrian Peterson rushed for 249 yards and Cowboys kicker Jason Ricks missed a 49-yard field goal with 11 seconds left, giving the second-ranked Sooners a 38-35 victory over their pesky instate rivals on Saturday."
Sports,Singletary stormed to the lead at the top of the stretch and won Saturday #39;s \$1.5 million Breeders #39; Cup Mile at Lone Star Park.
Sports,"EVANSTON, Ill. Noah Herron #39;s three-yard touchdown run with 38 seconds left pushed Northwestern past 17th-ranked Purdue 13-to-10."
World,"The US military in Afghanistan dismissed a new videotape featuring Osama bin Laden as  quot;propaganda, quot; and insisted that bin Laden would be caught, but it acknowledged having no fix on the Al-Qaeda leader #39;s whereabouts."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON, October 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Times has today announced that from Monday November 1 2004 it will be compact-only six days a week."
Sports,Kate Golden rolled in a long eagle putt on 18 to cap a bogey-free 8-under 64 Saturday and move into a tie for the lead with Grace Park after two rounds of the CJ Nine Bridges Classic.
Sports,"COLLEGE PARK, Md. The Red Sox won a World Series, so why can #39;t Maryland beat Florida State. The Terrapins got their first victory over FSU, holding off the fifth-ranked Terrapins 20-to-17."
Sports,"Palm Harbor, FL (Sports Network) - Vijay Singh, the top-ranked player in the world, moved a step closer to his ninth victory of the season on Saturday as he posted a four-under 67 to take the 54-hole lead of the Chrysler Championship."
World,"A large majority of Britons think a US election victory for John Kerry is the best outcome for global security, according to a poll in a Sunday newspaper."
Business," Goldman Sachs downgraded Tribune Co. Friday, saying the media company #39;s circulation woes will soon translate into lower advertising revenue."
Business," A top Kremlin official said Thursday that the Yukos affair was  quot;just the beginning quot; of the state #39;s battle against tax offenders, but should not inhibit foreigners from investing in Russia."
Sci/Tech,"On one island visited by Sinbad during his travels, he found a giant bird with the wingspan of a whale, while Odysseus, according to Homer, discovered an island race of one-eyed giants who ate humans."
Sci/Tech,"The venerable Times of London published its final edition as a broadsheet newspaper yesterday. Tomorrow, it relaunches as a tabloid."
Sports,Scotland #39;s Alastair Forsyth will take a three-stroke lead over Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter into the final round of the Volvo Masters today.
Sports,"ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Ticker) -- The longest game in Michigan history had many heroes. None was bigger than Braylon Edwards. Edwards caught two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter, then added another in triple "
Sports,"Their successful siege of Ron Zook over with his firing earlier this week, the glum Florida fans sat in the descending darkness Saturday as Georgia ran out the clock on a 31-24 victory."
Sports,"Wherever he has gone, the trainer Todd Pletcher has had no problem winning races or earning money. He has established records for the most victories at meets at "
Sports,"Fifth-ranked Florida State was in the process of completing another comeback on the road, and Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen could think of only one course of action."
Sports,"As he was ushered off the field Saturday, West Virginia receiver Chris Henry gestured belligerently toward the stands until he reached the tunnel."
World,"Ukrainians vote for a new president today against a backdrop of explosions, predictions of massive ballot-rigging and fears of widespread violence."
World,"Princess Alice, the Royal aunt who lived through the abdication crisis, two world wars and the turn of the millennium has died at the age of 102, the oldest member of the British royal family in history."
World,Relatives of the Black Watch soldier killed during the deployment from Basra to an area near Baghdad said last night they were devastated at the news of his death.
World,"It was the closest that Pitcairn had ever come to civil insurrection. The spark was the Clipper Odyssey, an American cruise ship that anchored offshore so that passengers could tour the island immortalised by the Bounty mutineers."
World,The bodies had been whisked away but the dried pool of blood covering the dirt-floor dead end of a twisting alley was a chilling sign of what happened here last week.
Sports,"ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Sports Network) - Braylon Edwards caught a 24-yard touchdown pass in the third overtime to lead 12th-ranked Michigan to a 45-37 win over Michigan State in Big Ten action at Michigan Stadium."
Sports,"Better Talk Now got the best of a rough race to win Saturday #39;s \$2 million Breeders #39; Cup Turf by 1 3/4 lengths over the favorite, Kitten #39;s Joy."
Sports,"Vijay Singh made a 30-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole that changed everything yesterday at the Chrysler Championship in Palm Harbor, Fla."
Sports,Samuel Eto #39;o took his scoring total to eight this season as FC Barcelona drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league on Saturday.
Sports,"It is almost the end of term and the report cards are due. With only a couple of weeks to go before the season #39;s end, some (Tim Henman) are still busting their buttons to earn their gold star "
Business,"The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.7 percent in the summer as a big rebound in auto sales offset weakness from an exploding trade deficit, soaring oil prices and the "
Business,"EAGAN, Minn. -- Northwest Airlines plans to recall about 600 flight attendants who have been furloughed. The Professional Flight Attendants Association said in a message to union members Friday that the flight "
Sci/Tech,"China has closed 1,600 Internet cafes and fined operators a total of 100 million yuan (US\$12 million) for letting children play violent games and for other violations, the government said Saturday."
Sports,Ashado grabbed the lead in the stretch and got the Breeders #39; Cup off to a rousing start for trainer Todd Pletcher by winning the \$2 million Distaff at Lone Star Park on Saturday.
Sports,Joel Statham passed for for 333 yards Saturday as Maryland posted a 20-17 upset of No. 5 Florida State -- its first victory over the Seminoles.
World,The executions of four young men in a slum stronghold of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide brought to at least 79 the number killed in a month of violence in Haiti #39;s capital.
Business,"The Government, which has already secured a line of confirmation on increasing prices from its key allies - the Left parties - is likely to moderate the hike in petrol and diesel prices that has become necessary due to a surge in crude oil prices."
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson has called on the Football Association to punish Arsenal #39;s Thierry Henry for an incident involving Gabriel Heinze.
World,GABORONE (AFP) - Queues of voters in diamond-rich Botswana waited patiently to cast their ballots in elections that are expected to hand victory to the party in power since independence in 1966 in one of Africa #39;s most stable countries.
Sports,"Undaunted by the presence of eight millionaires in the field, Ghostzapper blazed to a wire-to-wire win in yesterday #39;s \$4 million Breeders #39; Cup Classic at Lone Star "
Sports,  Fred Gibson promised Georgia fans a really big game. He didn #39;t deliver. The Bulldogs will have to settle for the biggest catch of Saturday #39;s 31 24 win over Florida.
Sports,"Bowden replaced starting quarterback Wyatt Sexton with Chris Rix at the beginning of the fourth quarter, with FSU trailing 20-10.  quot;I definitely wasn #39;t expecting it, quot; Sexton said,  quot;but I understood "
Sports,"Michigan State often complains that Michigan doesnt respect the rivalry -- especially when the games are played in Ann Arbor. Well, the Spartans finally might have won the Wolverines respect."
World,"JERUSALEM: Israeli soldiers shot dead a 12-year-old Palestinian boy yesterday during confrontations with protesters in a refugee camp in the West Bank town of Jenin, medics said."
Sci/Tech, web sites) is aiming for a mid May launch of the first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy almost two years ago.
Sci/Tech,"Steve Jobs is feeling rather vindicated these days.  quot;The iPod is three years old, quot; says the Apple CEO.  quot;When we started this, nobody knew what it was, or they didn #39;t believe it "
Sports,"Conner Barth booted a 42-yard field goal on the final play of the game, giving North Carolina a shocking 31-28 upset of the fourth-ranked Hurricanes on Saturday night."
World,"Razee Dorloh, 22, left his house built on stilts near the riverbank on Monday morning without a word, his family recounted. He headed for the district police station "
World,THIS IS NOT a good weekend to hold a presidential election if you are not American and would like to have the attention of the United States and its major allies.
Business,US stocks gained this week as a plunge in oil prices allayed concern that higher fuel costs will slow earnings and economic growth.
Business,New Delhi: The Government on Saturday deferred a decision on the issue of raising the retail prices of petrol and diesel prices. A decision is likely to be taken tomorrow.
Sci/Tech,"The year is 1992, and life stinks for Carl Johnson. His mom #39;s been murdered, his family is in disarray, his childhood friends have turned against him, and corrupt cops are framing him for a murder somebody else committed."
Sports,"Better come focused, not drift. Remember the last visit here and recognize exactly what could be at stake. It #39;s the new USC theme -- win or else."
Sports,Barth #39;s 42-Yard Field Goal on Final Play of Game Gives North Carolina 31-28 Upset of No. 4 Miami. North Carolina #39;s Scott Brumett (87) runs past Miami players Greg Threat (5) and Tavares Gooden (52) for a 18 
Sports,"By the time Joel Statham walked into the Gossett Team House cafeteria around 8 pm last night, the delirious crowd had dispersed from the Byrd Stadium field."
World,"A Japanese hostage has been beheaded in Iraq, Japanese officials said on Sunday, but Tokyo vowed it would keep its troops in the country on their reconstruction mission."
World,A breakaway faction of the Taliban movement on Saturday provided the first direct proof that it was holding three UN workers who were abducted last Thursday at gunpoint.
World,"A miner survived is examined at a hospital in Fushun, city of northeast China #39;s Liangning Province, Oct. 30, 2004. A sudden poisonous gas gushed at an operation platform of the Xilutian Mine of Fushun Coal Industry Corp."
Business,NEW DELHI: A key communist ally of Indias Congress party-led coalition urged the government on Friday not to raise retail prices of petroleum products if possible despite soaring global oil prices.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer #39;s stock has continued to soar along with sales of its iPod digital music player, topping \$50 a share for the first time in four years."
Sports,Barcelona were unable to completely rebound from their midweek Copa del Rey fiasco as they were held to a 1-1 draw in Bilbao. Sameul Etoo had given the Catalans the lead on 11 minutes with a nicely taken shot that hammered in the net at the far post.
Sports,JACKSONVILLE - University of Florida football players went to Alltel Stadium on Saturday to win one for their coach. Florida #39;s 31-24 loss to 10th- ranked Georgia featured everything the Gators #39; frustrated 
Sports,"David Nalbandian of Argentina reached his third straight Swiss Indoors final, setting up a title match against Jiri Novak and keeping alive his chance for a spot in the season-ending Tennis Masters Cup in Houston."
Sports, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden had seen enough trouble the previous two times his Seminoles strayed from home this season to know they weren #39;t invincible.
Business,"US Airways Chief Executive Officer Bruce Lakefield acknowledged in a message to employees yesterday that there is  quot;anger, quot;  quot;fear quot; and  quot;a lot of sadness quot; among workers forced to take a 21 percent pay cut over the next four months."
Sci/Tech,"The first thorough assessment of a decadeslong Arctic warming trend shows the region is undergoing profound changes, including sharp retreats of glaciers and sea ice, thawing of permafrost "
Sci/Tech, Astronomy buffs and amateur skywatchers turned out to watch a total lunar eclipse Wednesday night  he last one Earth will get for nearly 2 1/2 years.
Sports,Three things all Yankees baseball people were on the same page about at their Tampa meeting with George Steinbrenner: 1) Going for Carlos Beltran.
World," Nine Marines killed in Iraq Saturday, eight of them in a car bombing near Fallujah. That #39;s the heaviest toll on American fighters in about six months."
World,"EL FASHER, Sudan, Oct 30 (AFP) -- Sixty-five Rwandan troops arrived in the the Darfur town of El Fasher as part of a growing African Union (AU) military mission charged with monitoring a shaky ceasefire in the troubled region of western Sudan, an AFP "
World,NIIGATA - About 200 mourners attended the funeral Saturday for a mother and daughter killed in a landslide following powerful earthquakes Oct 23 in Niigata Prefecture.
World,Japan #39;s government on Sunday said it is now certain that a 24-year-old Japanese backpacker taken hostage in Iraq has been killed.
World,KUALA LUMPUR : Hundreds of supporters defied a police ban to welcome former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim at the airport on his arrival home after back surgery in Germany.
Business,Changes are bringing Americans closer to a checkless society -- changes that could be costly if you aren #39;t careful. The first checks in the United States were 
Sports," Penn State coach Joe Paterno has had his share of second guessers of late. And after a 21 10 loss to Ohio State, he added his name to the list."
Sports,"Apparently Curt Schilling doesn #39;t regret his endorsement of President Bush related, bio after all: The Sox hero has recorded automated phone calls backing Bush that will be made until Election Day."
Business,"Do you want to see healthy economic growth, with low inflation and low unemployment rates? Then look outside your window. According to the scorekeepers at the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the "
Business,"The world #39;s oil supply is expected to be stretched thin for another two to three years, even as demand tapers off and the industry gears up for an exploration and production spending spree in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"CHINA has closed 1,600 internet cafes and fined operators a total of 100 million yuan (6.5m) for letting children play violent games and for other violations, the government revealed yesterday."
Sports,"When it mattered most, when Miami needed one defensive stand to force overtime, the Hurricanes simply couldn #39;t do it. That fact, perhaps as much as a loss that might have taken them "
Sports," Generali Ladies Open: Top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo rallied past Jelena Jankovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 yesterday to advance to the final in Linz, Austria, against Elena Bovina."
Sports,"Los Angeles Galaxy #39;s Cobi Jones, top, and Colorado Rapids #39; Ricky Lewis watch Jones #39; shot on goal during the first half of a playoff match Saturday night, Oct. 30, 2004, in Carson, Calif."
World,Japan #39;s Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura has confirmed a headless body found Saturday in Baghdad is that of Japanese hostage Shosei Koda.
World,MONTEVIDEO : Uruguay #39;s leftist parties for the first time are heavily favored to end a 179-year conservative lock on the presidency in Sunday #39;s elections in this South American nation plagued by growing poverty.
Business,"Brad Kinkelaar, whose mutual fund ranks among the top 15 percent in the United States this year, is depending on dividends from shipping port operators in China to help propel his investment returns."
Business,Mart Stores said Saturday that shopping traffic dropped in the past week as it estimated October same store sales growth at 2.8 percent.
Business,"  Warren Buffett, the world #39;s second richest man, is targeting California workers #39; compensation insurance; betting recent reforms will make the ailing market more profitable."
Business,"Business India: New Delhi, Oct 30 : The government Saturday deferred a decision on the issue of hiking prices of petroleum products."
Business,"Insurers and fund managers are set to cash in on Asia #39;s private pension industry, which is expected to grow nearly four-fold in 10 years as the world #39;s most populous region grows older."
Business,"  Total assets of the 143 US listed exchange traded funds were  $180.8 billion in September, the Investment Company Institute reported on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"two countries and regions will participate the Fifth China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, opening Nov. 1 in Zhuhai, a city in south China #39;s Guangdong Province."
Sports,"Barcelona were held to a one-all draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, but the result still increases their lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga to six points - for a day at least."
Sports,"Teams around the Atlantic Coast Conference are getting to know about first-place Miami in a hurry. This week, the Hurricanes take their act to North Carolina, returning to the Triangle a week after defeating North Carolina State."
World," Rocco Buttiglione, who brought EU affairs to a halt with his views that homosexuality is a sin and that women should stay home looking after children, said that he was stepping down as candidate to become the new European commissioner for "
World,"THE oldest British Royal in history, Princess Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester, has died at the age of 102 after a life that mixed both adventure and personal tragedy."
World,"Results from Botswana #39;s parliamentary election on Saturday will emerge later than expected, officials said on Sunday, but the poll is still expected to return President Festus Mogae #39;s party to power."
Business,"Delta Air Lines can shift more flying to regional jets but also will have to give furloughed pilots first crack at any new jobs that result, under the tentative agreement union members begin voting on Monday."
Business,"Public sector oil companies have in the first seven months of the current fiscal lost Rs 3,646 crore on selling petrol and diesel below the imported cost."
Business,"Assets of the nation #39;s retail money market mutual funds fell by \$4.03 billion in the latest week to \$828.98 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
Business,Economists say China may need to raise interest rates again in the coming months as it struggles to cool its economy and move toward free-market banking reforms.
Sci/Tech,"China will showcase a range of advanced military hardware, including missiles and satellites, at a major air show and exhibition in southern China next week, state media reported Saturday."
Sports,"Vijay Singh, in his quest to surpass ten million dollars in winnings this year, leads the Chrysler Championship by one stroke over Tommy Armour III after three rounds."
Sports,"seeded Amelie Mauresmo of France came back from a set down to beat Serb Jelena Jankovic 4 6, 6 3, 6 2 Saturday and reach the final of the  $585,000 Generali Ladies Open at the Intersport Arena."
Sports," It took less than three minutes for the goalposts to come down and on the eve of Halloween, the Tar Heels served a special brew to the Miami Hurricanes."
Sports,Bob Stoops grinned. Because that #39;s what you do when you #39;re holding all the aces. His No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners survived a gripping 38-35 decision over Oklahoma State on Saturday 
World,Description: Separate car bombs kill eight Marines near Fallujah and at least seven people at the Al Arabiya television office in Baghdad.
World,"King Norodom Sihamoni, right, prays to Buddhist monks after the bathing ceremony at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh Friday, Oct. 29, 2004."
World,"World News: Islamabad, Oct 30 : Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf Saturday said a solution to the dragging Kashmir dispute could be found only if India and Pakistan agreed to move beyond their stated positions on the issue."
World,"  The United Nations nuclear watchdog will send a group of inspectors to South Korea this week to help it complete a report in November on Seoul #39;s secret past nuclear experiments, a South Korean official said Sunday."
Business,"CALGARY, ALBERTA - The number of oil and gas wells to be drilled in Canada next year could climb 8 percent to a record because of a surge in coal-bed methane activity, the oil-field service industry predicted last week."
World," In the bloodiest day for the US military in Iraq since May, eight Marines were killed and nine more were wounded yesterday outside Fallujah, where a major US assault on the rebel city seemed imminent."
World,A militant group claiming to have kidnapped three foreign election workers in Afghanistan told news agencies Saturday that the hostages would be killed unless all Taliban 
Business,ROYAL Dutch Shells dual structure has been blamed for troubles ranging from poor management to dodgy oil reserve accountancy. So its decision to meet shareholder criticisms by unifying its two holding companies 
Sci/Tech,"Two days after Cassini #39;s close encounter with Titan captured the first ever close-up images, it is becoming clear that Saturn #39;s giant moon is a complex and strange world."
Sci/Tech,New technology can trick a caller ID box into displaying the name and phone number of an entirely different person or company than the one actually calling.
Sports,I hate parades. Hate em. I guess I never really got the point. On the excitement scale theyre right up there with walking through your average suburban mall.
Sports,"When a huge upset happens, the easy tendency is to assume that the game was a fluke, that if repeated several times, the result would be drastically different."
Sports,"The \$14 million Breeders #39; Cup at Lone Star Park today shapes up like a  quot;Texas shootout, quot; according to the Daily Racing Form."
Sports,"At 11:33 am yesterday, in a mist of rain and confetti, a boy and his father watched history being made. The boy was 45 years old, his dad 77."
Sci/Tech,"Trina Ray admitted she was kind of a science geek back at Corvallis High School. But now, at 37, she #39;s getting the payoff for spending much of her teenage years in the lab."
Sci/Tech,"The election on Nov. 2 will have many far-reaching implications, not the least of which is mankind #39;s fledgling reach into space."
Sports,"For Bobby Frankel, the melancholy prince of New York adrift in a strange place called Texas, the day was neither sunny nor gray. Bobby was neither in heaven nor hell, but in something akin to purgatory."
Sports,Joel Statham #39;s midseason woes were forgotten yesterday after he led Maryland to a 20-17 victory over Florida State. By becoming the first Terrapins quarterback to beat the Seminoles in 15 meetings 
World,During most of last Thursday Yasir Arafat wouldn #39;t hear of leaving his West Bank headquarters for medical treatment abroad. Though he #39;d lost consciousness the day before and couldn 
World,Malaysia #39;s most charismatic opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim _ released two months ago from jail _ kicked off his political comeback effort Sunday by vowing to restart a campaign for democratic reforms.
Business,"A New York Stock Exchange membership was sold at the lowest price in nine years and a one-year lease on a seat dropped to a 13-year low, reflecting the decline in income on the floor."
Sci/Tech,"The United States is to resume its space shuttle program next year after the Columbia shuttle tragedy in 2003. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, announced "
Sports,"Horseplayers started the Breeders #39; Cup with a bang heard round the nation #39;s betting parlors when Ashado, the unwavering favorite, trounced a smart field to win the \$1 million Distaff."
Sports,"Berkeley, CA -- JJ Arrington ran for 188 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries to lead seventh-ranked California over 20th-ranked Arizona State, 27-0, at Memorial Stadium."
World,"It was a carefully scripted moment when Russian President Vladimir Putin began quoting Taras Shevchenko, this country #39;s 19th-century bard, during a live television "
Sci/Tech,"IT #39;S that time of year for beautiful autumn foliage, crisp air and violent carjackings. Don #39;t adjust your PS2 or Xbox for the next few months, because video games are giving a whole new meaning to the word  quot;fall."
Sports,"When Leonard Popes 6-foot-7, 250-pound frame is running down the field, Georgia quarterback David Greene cant resist. Thatsa big weapon, Greene a South Gwinnett said."
Sports,"In one of the biggest upsets -nd most controversial finishes  -the year, a 27-1 betting orphan named Better Talk Now won the \$2 million Breeders #39; Cup Turf "
World, Indians from all walks of life led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and ruling Congress party president Sonia Gandhi Sunday paid tribute to former premier Indira Gandhi on the 20th anniversary of her assassination.
Business,"Harmony Gold Mining Co. (HMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (HARJ.J: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc."
Sci/Tech,"US chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has introduced a low-cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first-time technology users in the developing world."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. has bought digital map maker Keyhole Corp., extending the search engine leader #39;s bid to fend off rivals with a toolbox that can catalog almost anything in the world."
Sports," Arizona State rediscovered its defense Saturday night only for the offense to go AWOL. Losing four fumbles, after coughing up none in its first seven games, the 20th ranked Sun Devils lost 27 0 to No."
Sports,"Roger, wilco and out went enough Breeders #39; Cup Pick 6 tickets to burn down Lone Star Park yesterday when Euro-invader Wilko, dismissed at 28-1 in a field of eight, rolled "
World," The decapitated body of 24 year old Japanese backpacker Shosei Koda was left discarded in a field near what is known as a stronghold of anti American insurgent forces in central Baghdad Saturday night, according to local police."
Sci/Tech,"New technology can trick US caller-ID services into displaying someone else #39;s name and telephone number, the Washington Post reported Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"two countries and regions are scheduled to participate in the Fifth China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition Monday in Zhuhai, China."
Sci/Tech,"With a whole universe to explore and dozens of potential targets in the solar system to examine in closer detail, spending \$3.3 billion on an 11-year "
Sci/Tech,"Sony had some welcome news for consumers this week, announcing the Japanese price for its new PlayStation Portable system will be a lower-than-expected 19,800 yen (\$228 Cdn)."
Sci/Tech,"VSNL, Indias largest telecommunications service provider, a member of TATA group of companies and AMD (NYSE: AMD) today launched the Personal Internet Communicator (PIC), a high-quality, affordable, and easy-to-use, consumer device that will help "
Sports,The final full-field event of the PGA Tour season is supposed to be all about money. It is fitting that the player with the most of it -ijay Singh  -in control at the Chrysler Championship.
Sports,"STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Ticker) - Top seed Andre Agassi advanced to the final of the Stockholm Open on Saturday. Seeking his second title of the year, Agassi edged No."
Sports,"Grace Park shot a 7-under 65 Sunday to win the CJ Nine Bridges Classic, beating top-ranked Annika Sorenstam by five strokes. Park, the South Korean star coming off a final-round collapse two weeks ago in the "
Sports,"Sure, California quarterback Aaron Rodgers and running back JJ Arrington get the lion share of the publicity for the Golden Bears."
World,Nine Marines were killed yesterday and nine injured when their convoy was hit by a car bomber in the deadliest attack on US troops in Iraq since May.
World,Ukrainians began casting their ballot Sunday in the presidential election to choose a successor to President Leonid Kuchma. A total of 24 candidates were on the ballot to succeed 
Sports,"  Joel Statham threw for 333 yards and ran for a score, and Maryland held on to beat fifth ranked Florida State, 20 17, yesterday."
World,"A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb yesterday next to a US military convoy west of Baghdad, killing eight Marines and wounding nine."
World,"COLOMBO : Relatives of Sri Lankan truck driver Dinesh Dharmendran Rajaratnam appealed to his captors in Iraq to free him, saying he had been forced to work there by his Kuwaiti employer."
Business,"Lanny Thorndike, whose Century Shares Trust mutual fund has about one-third of its assets in insurance stocks, is keeping his investments in Marsh  amp; McLennan and American International Group "
Business,"A judge has approved a \$3.75 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit challenging billing practices at AT amp;T Wireless Services, the Redmond-based company that was acquired last week by Cingular Wireless of Atlanta."
Business,Ford Motor Co. #39;s push to polish its blue oval green amounts to more than launching the nation #39;s first hybrid SUV and planting grass on an assembly plant roof.
Business,"MSU #39;s plan to move its medical school to west Michigan is impractical and too costly, according to a report that lays out an alternative arrangement."
Business,"New Delhi, Oct. 31(NNN): As international oil prices continued to soar, petrol and diesel prices are likely to be hiked from Monday (November 1)."
Sci/Tech,"Tomorrow, in a sudden sweep of decision-making, the Times waves goodbye to broadsheet life forever. No more two-version publication, no more broadsheets on Saturday."
Sports,"  Alley Broussard ran for 80 yards and a touchdown, spearheading a strong game by No. 19 Louisiana State in a 24 7 victory over Vanderbilt last night."
World,"KYIV. Oct 31 (Interfax-Ukraine) - Ukrainian presidential candidate, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych said he has  quot;cast his ballot for the future of Ukraine."
World,"The Polish woman held hostage in Iraq appeared in a new video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the release of women prisoners to save her life."
Business,"If Delta Air Lines #39; pilots approve contract concessions, they will be letting the company #39;s regional subsidiaries and affiliates operate almost three times as many 70-seat regional jets as before."
Business,"Throughout history, who moves in and who moves out of the White House has moved stocks on Wall Street. With the neck-and-neck presidential race between President Bush and John Kerry nearing the "
Business,"While the entire airline industry #39;s finances are under water, ATA Airlines will have to hold its breath longer than its competitors to keep from going belly up."
Business,(Corrects to show two-day gain was most in more than a year in first paragraph.). By Margo Towie. Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks fell in Europe after the index #39;s biggest two-day gain in almost a year and a half.
Sports,"PULLMAN - Last week, in studying USC game film, Cougar coaches thought they found a chink in the national champions armor. And not just any chink - one with the potential, right from the get go, to "
Sports,"JACKSONVILLE - The players pinned buttons to their Gator blue wind suits that read:  quot;Another level. quot;. They wore gray T-shirts with the words  quot;Pride Out quot; on the front and  quot;Coaches, Team, Family, quot; on the back."
Sports,"UM - Nick Novak 43-yard field goal, 5:39. Maryland 3, Florida State 0. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:37. Key play: Joel Statham connected on consecutive passes to Josh Allen for 29 yards and Danny Melendez for 39 yards."
Sports,"Twelfth-ranked Michigan, trailing 27-10 with a little less than nine minutes left in the game, stormed back to win in thrilling, edge-of-your-seat fashion, 45-37 in triple overtime Saturday at Michigan Stadium."
World, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi vowed on Sunday that Japanese troops would continue their domestically unpopular mission in Iraq after Islamic militants demanding a pullout killed a 24 year old Japanese tourist.
World,"Eight US marines are reported to have been killed and at least nine are said to be injured during an attack west of Baghdad. The US military gave no details on the deaths, which it said occurred in the western "
Sports,Local favourite Thomas Johansson is the last man standing between Andre Agassi and the 60th title of his career as the pair head into the final of the Stockholm Open.
Sports,"Flinching in the trenches, holding around quarterback Chris Leak and even a late hit by punter Eric Wilbur plagued Florida throughout the game."
Sports,"Ashado for 3-year-old filly champion. No doubt about it, after her winning the Breeders #39; Cup Distaff here yesterday. The Kentucky Oaks heroine had gone through a summer "
Sports,"Given the proper amount of time, NASCAR would not only have convinced the emperor of the fineness of his new clothes but also have sold him a matching handbag and a pair of six-inch heels."
World,Senior Palestinian figures gathered at Yasser Arafat #39;s battered West Bank compound on Saturday to show that the Palestinian leadership was still functioning.
World,"The former deputy prime minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, has addressed hundreds of supporters who gathered outside his home after he returned from surgery in Germany."
World,"The Philippine government said on Sunday that the Philippine envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Jorge Arizabal, is now in Kabul to coordinate with UN officials and Afghan authorities "
Business,"It is two days before payday and you are almost out of gas. To pay for it, you write a check. You hope it takes two or three days before it hits your bank, and by then, your paycheck will be deposited."
Sports,South Korea #39;s Grace Park shot a seven-under-par 65 to triumph at the CJ Nine Bridges Classic on Sunday. Park #39;s victory made up her final-round collapse at the Samsung World Championship two weeks ago.
World,"Rocco Buttiglione, the Italian nominee to the European Commission whose views on homosexuality resulted in an impasse with MEPs, yesterday decided to step aside."
World,"PITCAIRN Island mayor Steve Christian has been sacked after being sentenced to three years #39; jail for sex abuse crimes, British High Commission spokesman Bryan Nicolson said in Wellington today."
Business,"Beijing, Oct. 31. (PTI): China has asked the US not to  quot;sabotage quot; booming bilateral trade ties by limiting imports of cotton trousers made by manufacturers of the Communist nation."
Sports,"The No. 1 player takes the Chrysler lead and is in position to tie Tiger Woods for victories in a season. By BOB HARIG, Times Staff Writer."
Sports,"Battered and beaten, Ron Zook jogged away from another disappointment Saturday evening. Once again, the ache was chiseled into the lines across his face, from the tightness "
Sports,Florida State coach Bobby Bowden didn #39;t play along when asked after Saturday #39;s game if there is a quarterback controversy brewing in Tallahassee.
Sci/Tech,"The full moon turns red and orange as it passes the Space Needle in Seattle during a total lunar eclipse Wednesday evening, Oct. 27, 2004."
World,"Thailand #39;s prime minister announced yesterday that hundreds of Muslims detained after a riot in the country #39;s restive south would be freed, in a bid to ease tensions over the deaths of 85 accused rioters - including 78 who died in military custody."
Business,"The CPM has reportedly told the government to delay the decision to hike petrol and diesel prices till after the US elections. However, the Left has already indicated that it is not averse to a hike since there is no real alternative."
Sci/Tech,"China closed down 1,600 Internet cafes between February and August and imposed 100 million yuan, or 12 million US dollars, worth of fines for allowing children to play violent or adult-only games and other violations."
Sports,"Jeju Island, South Korea (Sports Network) - Local favorite Grace Park birdied three of her final four holes Sunday to pull away and win the CJ Nine Bridges Classic by five strokes."
Sports,"This will go down as another tough loss for Ron Zook, the beleaguered Florida head coach who was fired on Monday. Another punch in the gut."
Sports, Sanath Jayasuriya hit his 14th Test hundred as Sri Lanka reached 234 for two at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan on Sunday.
World,"French doctors are checking Yasser Arafat for viral infection after tests ruled out leukaemia and any other life-threatening illness, aides to the Palestinian leader said today."
World,"NOGATA, Fukuoka -- The elder brother of the Japanese man found murdered in Baghdad said his parents were unable to respond when a city official visited on Sunday due to shock."
World,"A Polish hostage kidnapped in Iraq this week pleaded the Polish government comply with her captors #39; demands to withdraw its troops from Iraq to save her life, al- Jazeera reported, citing a videotape."
World,Fifteen people were wounded early Sunday outside a hospital in the Chechen capital in a car bombing that apparently targeted the security service headed by the 
World," The Iranian parliament on Sunday passed a bill backing the resumption of uranium enrichment, just as the international community is pushing Tehran to end the practice permanently."
Sci/Tech,"How interesting it is that scientists have discovered another species of human - an 18,000-year-old skeleton named Homo floresiensis that has been described as  quot;hobbit-sized."
World,Japan on Sunday denounced the beheading of a Japanese hostage in Iraq after a day that saw the heaviest United States casualties for six months and the bloodiest attack on a media organisation since the start of the war.
World,Militants holding a Briton and two other foreign UN workers in Afghanistan have threatened to kill them unless all Taliban and al Qaeda prisoners are released from US 
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair is planning to call general elections in February, ahead of schedule, to maximise his present opinion poll advantage over his opponents."
Sci/Tech,"com October 29, 2004, 10:41 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
World,"KIEV: Voting began Sunday in Ukraine #39;s presidential elections, seen as a critical test for the future of democratic development in the former Soviet state, a foreign news agency reported."
World,Three people believed to be the UN hostages seized by militants in Afghanistan have appeared in a video shown by Arabic TV Al-Jazeera.
Business,"Banks can destroy checks: The new law, known as Check 21, allows banks to destroy original paper checks and to convert them into digitized equivalents."
Business,"Aon Corp. said Thursday its third-quarter earnings fell because of  quot;softening market conditions quot; that, along with the halt of contingent commissions, led it withdraw its guidance for the full year."
Business,"An economist has warned that China did not raise its interest rates enough to curb inflation, the China Daily reported. Tang Min, chief economist with the resident mission "
Sci/Tech,"China shut 1,600 Internet cafes between February and August and imposed \$12.1 million worth of fines for allowing children to play violent or adult-only games and other violations, state media said."
Sci/Tech,"Thanks to a group of nano-engineers in Singapore who have created contact lenses that release controlled doses of drugs, you may be able to treat your glaucoma or other eye diseases simply by wearing their lenses."
Sports,Disgraced Romanian striker Adrian Mutu on Sunday blasted Premiership side Chelsea for their haste in sacking him after testing positive for a banned substance.
Sports," With an eye toward a tight championship battle and hopes for added interest as the racing season wound down, NASCAR introduced a new points format to decide its Nextel Cup title this year."
World,The first Rwandan peacekeeping troops have been airlifted into the Sudanese region of Darfur aboard two US transport planes. Sixty-five Rwandan officers and soldiers arrived with their supplies.
World,"Islamabad, October 31: In the face of strong domestic criticism over his new formula to resolve Kashmir problem with India, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said that Pakistan has not given up its principled stand on the issue and a solution could be "
Sports,"This season on the PGA Tour, there #39;s Vijay Singh and everyone else. Singh-who shot a 4-under 67 yesterday for a 201 total and leads Tommy Armour III by one shot at the Chrysler Championship- already has won "
Sports,"Singletary #39;s owners didn #39;t wear their Chicago Bears jerseys to Lone Star Park to watch the colt run in the \$1.5 million Breeders #39; Cup Mile on Saturday, trainer Don Chatlos "
World,"The Japanese government says it is undeterred in its fight against terrorism, following the killing of a Japanese hostage in Iraq."
World,Ukrainians voted Sunday in a presidential election viewed as a test of democracy in the former Soviet republic and an indicator of whether it will move closer to the West or cultivate its historically close ties to Russia.
World,Iranian lawmakers stand up to show their  quot;yes quot; vote to approve the outline of a bill that requires the government to resume uranium enrichment - an issue of national pride that provides a rare point of agreement between conservatives and reformers in 
World,"Eight Marines were killed and nine others wounded west of the capital on Saturday when a suicide car bomb rammed into their convoy, military officials said, making it the deadliest day for the US forces in half a year."
Sci/Tech,"So when he got an e-mail from gangsters threatening to bring his online sports betting operation to its knees, he paid up. Before long, though, the thugs wanted \$40,000."
Sci/Tech,"Recently, a new meta search engine was launched under the name of Info.com. For those unaware, meta search engines pool the results of other search engines (Google, Yahoo) into a single result set."
Sports,"SOTOGRANDE, Spain -- Alastair Forsyth shot a 4-under 67 to open a three-stroke lead over Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia after three rounds at the Volvo Masters."
Sports,Sri Lanka erased a 270-run deficit against Pakistan and took a lead of 25 runs with seven second-innings wickets still in hand on the fourth day of the second and final Test on Sunday.
Sports,"After Ron Zook was fired Monday as the University of Florida #39;s football coach, he agreed to stay on until the end of the season."
Sports,The Maryland offense finally found its rhythm. Its fans found the field. The unranked Terrapins (4-4) dominated No. 5 Florida State #39;s ninthranked defense and held off the 
World,"Japan has said it will keep its troops in Iraq, despite the beheading of a Japanese hostage by Islamic militants. Officials had earlier confirmed that a body found in Baghdad yesterday was that of Shosei Koda "
World,The Iranian parliament has passed the first stage of a bill which would force the government to resume its uranium enrichment programme.
World,has passed a bill obliging the government to go on trying to develop a civilian nuclear energy programme. uranium enrichment or end snap UN inspections of atomic facilities as some lawmakers had called for.
Sci/Tech,"Thumbs. For centuries, they have conveyed the simplest of messages. Up/down, good/bad, salvation/lion chow. But look at the folks in the elevators, the checkout lines, even crawling along in traffic jams."
World, Japanese leaders on Sunday insisted they would not cut short their troops deployment in Iraq despite the discovery of the body of a Japanese backpacker killed by Islamic militants.
World,JAPAN #39;S troop deployment in Iraq beyond December is at risk as Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi braces for a wave of public anger over the nightmare ending to the country #39;s second Baghdad hostage crisis.
Business,"The founder and chief executive of the largest private equity fund in Russia has said that the fate of Yukos stands entirely at the whim of President Vladimir Putin, but that "
Business,"  A Denver judge has approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit challenging billing practices at AT amp;T Wireless. The settlement affects up to 3 million current and former subscribers, most of whom "
Sports,"Oklahoma: The Sooners really miss Antonio Perkins. It #39;s an oversimplification, but one could argue that the absence of their star cornerback/punt returner, who #39;s out with a strained MCL, cost OU 21 points on Saturday."
Sports,"When he sought to overturn the trade that sent him from San Francisco to Baltimore last March, Terrell Owens said there were several factors that led to his decision."
World,"TWO mortars hit a military base in a restive region south of Baghdad today where a battle group of British soldiers has recently arrived, causing no casualties, a spokesman said."
Sports,"STOCKHOLM, Sweden Oct 29, 2004 - Top-seeded Andre Agassi beat Spain #39;s Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (4), 6-2 Friday to reach the Stockholm Open semifinals for the first time."
World,"BAGHDAD, 31 October 2004 - US troops prepared for a major assault to capture the rebel towns of Ramadi and Fallujah as eight Marines were killed yesterday in the bloodiest attack on American forces in Iraq in almost seven months."
World,"EU Commission President designate Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, top left, delivers his address in Giulio Cesare hall at the opening ceremony of the EU Constitution signing in Rome #39;s Capitoline Hill, Friday, Oct. 29, 2004."
World,Iran #39;s parliament approved on Sunday an outline of a new bill obliging the government to resume uranium enrichment activities - which the country views as a national.
World,"The Philippine government is sending a team to Afghanistan, to monitor United Nations efforts for the release of a Filipino and two other foreign nationals abducted in the capital, Kabul."
Business,"With ATA Airlines having crash-landed into bankruptcy court last week, the future of the airlines Fort Wayne-to-Chicago air service isnt the only thing up in the air."
Business,"New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased this fortnight. The government has decided to wait till the US presidential elections are over, official sources said."
Business,"Iowa City, Ia. - President Bush #39;s lead in the University of Iowa-run Iowa Electronic Markets has shrunk in the past week with Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry making a comeback among online investors, according to markets data on Friday."
World,"ROME, October 31 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - Italian Rocco Buttiglione, whose remarks on homosexuality and the role of women sparked an uproar, said Saturday, October 30, he withdrew his candidacy as new European commissioner for justice "
Sports,Mikhail Youzhny won the second title of his career with a straightforward victory over Karol Beck in the final of the St Petersburg Open on Sunday.
World," The Palestinian leadership held its first meeting Saturday since the departure of the ailing Yasser Arafat, putting on a show of unity to dispel concerns about possible chaos and infighting in his absence."
World,"  A decapitated body wrapped in an American flag and found in an insurgent controlled section of Baghdad was that of a Japanese man kidnapped by Islamic militants, a Japanese official said Sunday."
Sports,CHEJU (Yonhap) - South Korean golfer Grace Park gave the home crowd exactly what they wanted at the \$1.35 million CJ Nine Bridges Classic on Sunday as a storming final round gave her a comfortable win.
Sports,"When trainer Donald Chatlos brought Singletary to Bay Meadows to win the San Francisco Breeders #39; Cup Mile on April 24, it was part of a much bigger plan."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Sunday that he was prepared to start negotiations with a new responsible Palestinian leader after Arafat #39;s departure, the Ha #39;aretz daily reported."
Business,THE senior management of Royal Dutch/Shell is starting a whirlwind tour of shareholders and staff. They aim to boost morale and explain plans to unify the company ahead of the vote on the shake-up at next May #39;s annual general meeting.
Sci/Tech,"the price is US\$29 for the six-pack, by the way -- to make much of a dent in the \$8.3 billion company #39;s bottom line. But dozens of "
Sports,Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has rejected criticism of his club #39;s decision to sack Romanian striker Adrian Mutu after he tested positive for cocaine earlier this month.
Sports,"It usually comes down to one or two plays each Sunday, and for the last 13 months, the New England Patriots have made them all. Its an incredible feat, but one the Pittsburgh "
World,"Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, left, is seen during a meeting with Sunni Muslim clerics at his offices in Baghdad #39;s  quot;Green Zone quot;, Saturday Oct. 30, 2004."
Sports,Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria has ripped through the Sri Lankan order taking five wickets on the fourth day of the second Test in Karachi.
Business,ENTITLEMENT IS SOMETHING that investors today need to get over. Just because they #39;ve lost money on stocks in recent years doesn #39;t mean markets are destined to return soon to ever-higher levels.
Sci/Tech,"China shut 1,600 Internet cafes between February and August and imposed 100 million yuan (\$12.1 million) worth of fines for allowing children to play violent or adult-only games and other violations, state media has said."
Sci/Tech,"So when he got an e-mail from gangsters threatening to bring his online sports betting operation to its knees, he paid up. Before long, though, the thugs wanted \$40,000."
Sports,"Grace Park might have made a shaky start on day three of the CJ Nine Bridges event in Korea today, but by the time she had finished the only ones shaking were those who had to follow in her wake."
Sports,"JJ Arrington ran for 188 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries as the California Golden Bears shut out Arizona State, 27-0, in Berkeley, Calif."
World," Parliament unanimously approved the outline of a bill Sunday forcing the government to resume enriching uranium, legislation likely to deepen an international dispute over Iran #39;s nuclear activities at a time when its chief negotiator gave "
Sports,"Top seed Amelie Mauresmo won her fourth title of the year with a comprehensive victory over Elena Bovina at the Generali Open in Linz, Austria."
Business,"Investors shrugged when state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Dec. 10, 2001, that he was investigating research at Merrill Lynch  amp; Co."
Sci/Tech,"SYDNEY: Australian scientists who found a new species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 13,000 years ago on an Indonesian island yesterday said they expect to discover more new species of hominids on neighbouring islands."
Sports,"It was meant to bring a little levity to a potentially uncomfortable situation, a joke that John Bunting trotted out from time to time this fall."
Sports,"As the Boston Red Sox buried decades of futility and anguish this week, the Maryland football program has slain its own mighty dragon."
Business,"As Osama bin Laden surfaced on videotape for the first time in more than a year, New Yorkers responded to his blurry image with emotions ranging from fear to ambivalence."
Business,"A win by Democratic challenger John Kerry in next week #39;s US presidential election may give stocks a lift, if history is any guide."
Business,"A drug currently prescribed to combat advanced breast cancer can now be used to help prevent the disease from recurring in women who have been treated for early forms of the disease, the US Food and Drug Administration ruled Friday."
Sci/Tech,"CHANTILLY, VirginiaSpace shuttle Enterprise was born to be an astronautical bridesmaid, never a bride. Built in 1976 as one of the first trio of US shuttles, Enterprise never "
Sci/Tech,"Get some earplugs Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is hitting stores, and the sound from cash registers ringing up copies of the video game could be deafening."
Sci/Tech,"Kujila writes  quot;According to a Chinese Reuters article, China has closed close to 1,600  quot;Internet Bars quot; (probably the equivalent of  #39;Internet Cafes #39; stateside) and inflicted up to \$12."
Sci/Tech,"Technology India: London, Oct 31 : Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Germany, who have reconstructed the sun #39;s activity over the last 11 millennia, have forecasted decreased activity within a few decades."
Sci/Tech,"THERE are green ones, yellow ones and even blue ones. But how many beetle-coloured Smarties have you tried? Red Smarties get their bright colour from a dye made from dried and crushed insects."
Sports,The United manager has claimed Wenger has a mental problem with Ruud van Nistelrooy and the striker says he is ready to sue the Arsenal boss for labelling him a  quot;cheat quot;.
Sports,"France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo thrashed Elena Bovina 6-2 6-0 to win her fourth title of the year at the \$585,000 Linz Open on Sunday."
Sports,OUTSPOKEN Darwin bookmaker Mark Read has challenged local bookmakers to bet him to win \$1 million on Makybe Diva at today #39;s Call Of The Card at Crown casino.
Sports,"If you don #39;t care to wait for CSI: Gainesville to autopsy the career of Florida football coach Ron Zook, grab a tape of the Gators #39; 31-24 loss Saturday to archrival Georgia."
Sports,INDIAN captain Sourav Ganguly has had his integrity questioned in an unsavoury aftermath to the series loss to Australia. Ganguly has worn continual allegations that his withdrawal 
World,"Senior Palestinian and Israeli leaders held separate meetings Sunday to plan a path forward in the absence of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who was being examined in a French hospital for an unknown ailment."
World,"AS the US reeled from the death of nine marines in Iraq at the weekend, insurgents in Fallujah claimed to have obtained chemical weapons and threatened to use them in any battle for control of the rebel stronghold."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair may call general elections in February 2005 instead of in May, as had been widely expected, two newspapers reported Sunday."
World,"AUSTRALIA needed to be doing more than giving out fridge magnets in the war against terror, Labor #39;s foreign affairs spokesman Kevin Rudd said yesterday."
Business,"INVESTORS and traders lean to the Republicans, but the Dow is sending a signal that George W. Bush is going to lose office. Since 1904, the incumbent has failed to win re-election if the Dow falls by 0.5 per cent or more in October."
Sports,"Sri Lanka were 361 for seven in their second innings, a lead of 91, at close of play on the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan at Karachi on Sunday."
Sports,WAYNE BENNETT thought it would take the Kangaroos 70 minutes to put Britain away in their Tri-Nations rugby league Test early yesterday morning (AEDT).
World," A car bomb killed eight US Marines outside Fallujah on Saturday, the deadliest attack against the US military in nearly six months."
Sports,"The Melbourne Cup is known as  #39;the race that stops a nation #39;, owing to its standing as Australia #39;s most popular horse race."
World,"HILLA (Iraq): In a bloody day in Iraq, at least fifteen Iraqis died and another 20 were wounded in an exchange of gunfire south of Baghdad, hospital sources said, while the US military reported killing five suspected rebels during clashes."
World,  A report says the Japanese government has confirmed that a decapitated body found in Iraq is that of a Japanese man taken hostage by Islamic militants earlier this week.
Sci/Tech,"We have grown taller and heavier since the 1960s, according to a new study, but compared with a newly discovered human species, we are really, really huge."
Sports,Leg-spinner Danish Kaneria claimed six wickets today to effect a Sri Lankan batting collapse and put Pakistan in a strong position heading into the final day of the second cricket Test.
World,"Three UN hostages seized by militants in Afghanistan have appeared in a video shown by the Arabic television channel al-Jazeera. The three seemed in good health in the video, in which their kidnappers called "
Sci/Tech,Fines worth more than \$12 million US were imposed on those establishments that allowed children to play violent or adult-only games and for other violations.
World,"ABUJA, 31 October 2004 - Sudanese government delegates and Darfur rebels failed to reach agreement early yesterday on a draft security protocol aimed at breaking a deadlock at peace negotiations in Nigeria."
World,"As Tokyo Correspondent Mark Simkin reports, the remains of Shosei Koda were found in Baghdad.  quot;The decapitated body was wrapped in an American flag."
World,A video shown on Arabic television Sunday shows three people believed to be UN hostages who were seized by militants in Afghanistan.
World,"A car bomb exploded outside the Chechen capital #39;s main hospital Sunday, injuring 17 people in an attack apparently targeting members of a Chechen security force bringing in wounded from an earlier explosion, officials said."
Business,"A hike in petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices was postponed yet again by the government today. The decision was taken after pressure from the Left, which wanted the price hike to be put off till after the "
Sports,Sweden #39;s Thomas Johansson overcame the odds to beat top seed Andre Agassi 3-6 6-3 7-6 in a thriller to take his first title since the 2002 Australian Open.
Sports,Markko Martin won his second event in succession as he held off a late charge from Marcus Gronholm to come out on top in Rally Catalunya.
Sci/Tech,"Research: Businesses are going open source, but OS may still be too technical for most users. The open-source operating system Linux may be gaining a lot of ground in the enterprise space, but Windows will "
World,"Having ruled out leukaemia, French doctors were trying for a third day to determine what was causing the dramatic deterioration in Palestinian leader Yasser Arafats health."
World,Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Sunday vehemently condemned the beheading of a young Japanese backpacker by Muslim extremists in Iraq while vowing that Japan would remain 
Sci/Tech,"  10/31/04    Authorities in China have ordered more than 1,600 Internet cafes closed since February 2004, imposing more than 100 million yuan, or "
Sci/Tech,"The Times of London has published its final edition as a broadsheet newspaper. Today, it relaunches as a tabloid. The Times is the second British newspaper to move to a smaller, more commuter-friendly format in a bid to reverse slumping sales."
World,FALLUJAH - Any motorist who slows down is seen as a suspected suicide bomber. Fingers squeeze triggers at the slightest movement around nearby houses.
World,"British soldiers in central Iraq and Basra came under renewed attack from insurgents yesterday, as British commanders set out in detail the role which the Black Watch regiment will play in the forthcoming assault US assault on Fallujah."
World,"A car bomb exploded outside the Chechen capital #39;s main hospital Sunday, wounding 15 people in an attack apparently targeting members of a security force headed by the son of Chechnya #39;s slain Kremlin-backed president, emergency officials said."
World,"Kuwait City - A power failure on Sunday affecting most of Kuwait forced a shutdown of the country #39;s three oil refineries, which could take two or three days to restart, but the nation #39;s energy minister said oil production would not be affected."
Sci/Tech,"Apple introduced the iPod U2 Special Edition as part of a partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group (UMG) to create innovative new products together for the new digital music era."
Sports,"Valencia, Spain - World champion Valentino Rossi of Italy won the MotoGP at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday, adding more glory to a fabulously successful year."
Sports,NAGPUR - The Indian dressing room was empty after stumps as the hooting and hollering from the Australian shed drifted over the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground.
World,The kidnappers of three foreign election workers in Afghanistan say they will kill their hostages by Wednesday if a list of demands is not met.
World,Downing Street has brushed aside reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair has ordered a snap general election for February. The BBC reported Sunday a spokesman for Blair 
Business,"This makes all kinds of sense, for despite decades of hard work crunching numbers for movers (two transportation companies), shakers (two governors) and, since 1990, Starbucks, Orin Smith doesn #39;t have any plans to stand still."
Business,"The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.7 percent in the summer as a big rebound in auto sales offset weakness from an exploding trade deficit, soaring oil prices and the Florida hurricanes, the government reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Stubbs the Zombie being built on top of the Halo engine; Aspyr pegs summer  #39;05 as day the bloody demon arrives. Exclusive screens, developer video inside."
Sports,"Andre Agassi lost the Stockholm Open final in a third-set tibreaker to Sweden #39;s Thomas Johansson, who won 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) Sunday to capture this tournament for the second time."
Sports,Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon today insisted his club had no option but to sack Adrian Mutu over his failed drugs test and denied there was any vendetta to force the Romanian striker out of Stamford Bridge.
Sports,Ryder Cup team-mates Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter went into a play-off for the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today after a tie on the seven-under-par mark of 277.
Sports,ADELAIDE-born Alicia Molik has reached her second WTA final in two weeks by thrashing third-seed Silvia Farina Elia in the semi-finals of the Luxembourg Open.
Sci/Tech,"Apple today introduced the iPod U2 Special Edition as part of a partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group (UMG) to create innovative new products together for the new digital music era."
Sci/Tech,"When Wideload Games - set up by Bungie founder Alexander Seropian - made themselves known, all they revealed was that they are working on a  quot;wildly innovative game quot; using the Halo engine."
Sports,"Ian Poulter captured the Volvo Masters at Valderrama with a play-off victory against local favourite Sergio Garcia. Alistair Forsyth, three strokes ahead overnight, bogeyed the first two and was caught by an early Poulter birdie."
Sports,"LUXEMBOURG (AFP) - Australia #39;s Alicia Molik, the second seed, stormed to her second title in a week with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Russian Dinara Safina at the 225,000-dollar (175,000 euro) WTA tournament here."
World," Iran #39;s parliament passed a bill backing the resumption of uranium enrichment, as the government left the door open for further negotiations with Europe over the controversial practice."
Business,"Sports India, Cricket: New Delhi, Oct.31 : The Centre has decided that it will not hike oil prices inspite of the spiralling international cost of crude."
Sci/Tech,One of NASA #39;s goals in sending Cassini on its 2-billion-mile journey to Saturn was to search for lakes of liquid hydrocarbon that scientists believe may exist on the surface of the planet #39;s moon Titan.
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. hanks to all the emotion expended and frustration released by Boston finally shedding  quot;The Curse of the Bambino quot; and winning a World Series, the dubious quality in baseball #39;s "
Sports,"LINZ, Austria (Ticker) - Amelie Mauresmo will return to the top spot in the world rankings after breezing to her fourth title of the year Sunday."
Sports,"Entering the final round tied with Kate Golden with a two-stroke lead over the rest of the field, Park birdied eight holes to hold off Annika Sorenstam and defending champion Shi Hyun Ahn and win the \$1."
World,Downing Street has played down reports that the Prime Minister may call an early election in February. Most political commentators expect Mr Blair to seek a new mandate in May 2005 since to go to the polls 
Sports,"VALDERRAMA, Spain -- Britain #39;s Ian Poulter beat Ryder Cup team mate Sergio Garcia at the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Volvo Masters in Valderrama."
Sports,"ominant in Corsica, Markko Martin confirmed the Ford Focus #39; dominance on asphalt. The Estonian wins the 40th edition of the Rally Catalunya, followed by Marcus Gronholm in second place and Carlos Sainz in third position."
Sports,"The Red Sox right-hander has recorded automated phone calls that will be made in New Hampshire, Maine, and Pennsylvania through Tuesday, Election Day."
Sports,"One mention of the term  quot;crunch time quot; is enough to twist some players #39; stomachs into knots.  quot;That #39;s when it #39;s fun to me, quot; he said."
World,"To cries of  quot;Death to America quot; and  quot;God is Greatest quot;, Iran #39;s hardliner dominated parliament passed a bill on Sunday obliging the government to press ahead with efforts to develop a nuclear energy programme."
Sci/Tech," US chip maker Advanced Micro Devices has unveiled a low cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first time technology users in the developing world."
World,"PARIS, Oct 31 (AFP) - Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s condition is curable and stable, officials said Sunday as French doctors tried to determine whether he is fit to stay on as Palestinian Authority president."
World,"NIGERIAN workers would disrupt their country #39;s key oil exports of 2.5 million barrels per day with an indefinite general strike from November 16, the country #39;s top labour leader warned today."
Business,LONDON : Standard and Poor #39;s Ratings Services said it had its eye on Royal Dutch/Shell for a possible downgrade of the oil company #39;s debt rating in case of a further restatement of its reserves.
Business,The Indian government says it #39;ll keep the retail cost of petrol and diesel steady despite rising global crude oil prices. The announcement follows a series of weekend meetings between Prime Minister Manmohan 
Sci/Tech,"The Sun is in the thick of one of the longest and stormiest periods in 8000 years, say researchers who have tracked down an 11,400-year record of stormy sunspot activity in tree rings."
Sports,"*Mikhail Youzhny became the 10th champion of the St. Petersburg Open after an impressive win over Karol Beck on Sunday. *In a baseline battle, the crowds favorite Youzhny needed one hour and two minutes to close out the match 6-2, 6-2."
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Rangers and Aberdeen finished up weekend play in the Scottish Premier League on Sunday at Ibrox."
Sports,"Cadiz, Spain (Sports Network) - Ian Poulter parred the first hole of a playoff on Sunday to win the Volvo Masters Andalucia over Ryder Cup teammate Sergio Garcia at Valderrama Golf Club."
Sports,ESTONIA #39;S Markko Martin won his second successive world championship rally today as he took the Rally of Catalonia in a Ford Focus.
Sports,"Detroit Lions receiver Roy Williams missed Sunday #39;s game against the Dallas Cowboys because of an ankle injury. Williams leads the Lions with 24 catches for 362 yards and five touchdowns, having taken over "
World,"Ukraine #39;s prime minister and a liberal challenger have taken the top spots in a presidential election and will take their debate over the country #39;s future through to a run-off next month, exit polls say."
World,Iran #39;s parliament has passed a bill obliging the government to press ahead with efforts to develop a nuclear energy programme.
World,"Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has again said he wants a thorough, independent inquiry into last week #39;s deaths of 87 Muslim protesters, most whom died in military custody."
World,More African Union troops from Rwanda have deployed in western Sudan to help monitor a cease-fire in the region. Rwandan military officials say 100 soldiers arrived Sunday in the North Darfur capital 
Business," Delta Airlines Inc. is hoping its pilots #39; union will approve a steep pay cut to help the company avoid bankruptcy. Delta pilots, currently among the highest paid in the nation with salaries that "
Sci/Tech,"It might be possible to make a pill that prevents the brain damage that marks Alzheimer #39;s disease, US researchers said Thursday."
World,"In a scene eerily similar to the ongoing hostage-takings in Baghdad, three kidnapped United Nations election workers appeared in a new videotape aired Sunday on the al-Jazeera Arabic television station."
World," Nigerian workers will disrupt their country #39;s key oil exports of 2.5 million barrels per day when they launch an indefinite general strike on November 16, the country #39;s top labour leader warned on Sunday."
Sports,"crowned MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi, has revealed that, contrary to speculation, he has no intention of switching to F1, for at least a couple of years."
Sports,"The Estonian driver Markko Martin has won his second consecutive World Rally Championship taking the Rally of Catalunya. The Ford driver, followed up his recent victory in the Rally of Corsica by beating Finland #39;s "
Sports,"Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse will likely miss the rest of the season due to a broken leg. The French striker, who moved from Auxerre to Liverpool in the off-season, was injured "
World,"Arabic TV network Al-Jazeera Sunday aired video showing three UN election workers taken hostage in Afghanistan. In the video, the kidnappers demand for the release of prisoners in Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING: China shut 1600 internet cafes between February and August and imposed 100 million yuan (\$NZ18 million) worth of fines for allowing children to play violent or adult-only games and other violations, state media say."
Sports,lex Barros finished the last race of the season in sixth place while team mate Nicky Hayden crashed out unhurt while contesting a podium finish in front of capacity crowd at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia today.
Sports,"Amelie Mauresmo of France won the Linz Open on Sunday, defeating Russia #39;s Elena Bovina in the final. Top seed Mauresmo never looked in trouble against her ninth-ranked opponent and took the first set 6-2."
Sports,Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse will not play again this season after breaking his leg against Blackburn yesterday. The 23-year-old France striker was carried off on a stretcher in 
World,31 October 2004 -- Exit polls show that Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich and challenger Viktor Yushchenko finished on top in Ukraine #39;s presidential election today and will face each other in a run-off next month.
World,"A French soldier from International Security Assistance Force keeps the guard at a checkpoint in a residential area of Kabul, Afghanistan #39;s capital, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004."
World,Insurgents in Iraq have targeted Black Watch troops in a series of rocket attacks at their base just 25 miles south of Baghdad. No one was injured in the four separate assaults and there was minimal damage.
Business,"A free trade deal with China would mean billions of dollars of economic benefits for Australia, Trade Minister Mark Vaile said. In an interview with The Australian newspaper, Mr Vaile has predicted for the "
Business,"Indiana is a standout nationally -- known all over for its refusal to adopt daylight-saving time.  quot;And then there is Indiana, quot; the publisher of the Information Please almanac notes on its Web site (www."
Business,"Does Wall Street like Bush or Kerry? At this point, investors would be happy with having a clear winner by the opening bell on Wednesday, no matter who it might be."
Business,"Airbus SAS, the world #39;s biggest aircraft maker, plans to source more parts for its planes from China and to set up an engineering base there, the head of the company #39;s operations in the country said."
Sports,  The Nextel Cup championship playoff got a major shakeup Sunday when points leader Kurt Busch went out with a blown engine early in the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
World,DUBAI: Al Jazeera television aired a video yesterday of three UN employees held hostage in Afghanistan by kidnappers who are threatening to kill them unless Taliban and al Qaeda prisoners are freed.
World,"A PREVIOUSLY unheard of militant group claimed responsibility today for a car bombing outside the Baghdad offices of al-Arabiya TV that killed seven people, including five of the station #39;s Iraqi employees."
World,"Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev, who claimed responsibility for last month #39;s Beslan school hostage-taking, warned Sunday that he was ready to fight Russia for a decade and insisted civilians remained a fair target."
Business,"Oil companies are estimating an under-recovery of over Rs 10,000 crore during the current financial year, with the government deciding against allowing oil companies to increase petrol and diesel prices for the fortnight beginning November 1."
Business,"and the steel industry will never be the same because of it. Ross, the financier who in less than three years cobbled together his International "
Sports,Kurt Busch is the only driver among the 10 in NASCAR #39;s Chase for the Championship who #39;s done everything right. But he admits that may not be enough to help him win his first championship.
World,31 October 2004 -- The United Nations has again appealed for the kidnappers of three UN workers in Afghanistan to release them unharmed.
Business,It won #39;t be just a sigh of relief on Wall Street but an ovation if the US presidential election on Tuesday produces a clear winner and avoids a repeat of the chaotic 2000 results.
Sports,"Former Fresno State standout Nick Watney recovered from a double-bogey on the seventh hole to shoot 1 under and tie for the third-round lead Saturday in the Nationwide Tour Championship at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Prattville, Ala."
Sports,BOLTON returned to fourth place in the Premier League with a win that ended the vistors #39; unbeaten run under manager Graeme Souness.
World,"Nigerian workers will go on strike protesting recent 25 percent increase of petroleum products from Nov. 16, a leading trade unionist said here Sunday."
World,"Allies of President Hugo Chavez and opposition candidates competed for key gubernatorial and mayoral posts in elections Sunday, with tens of thousands of police and soldiers on hand to prevent politically fueled clashes."
Business,"NEW DELHI, OCT 31: No increases in petrol and diesel prices are expected this fortnight. According to official sources, the government has decided to wait till after the US presidential polls before initiating any hikes."
Business,"China may avoid a sudden economic slowdown after the central bank raised benchmark interest rates for the first time in nine years last week, a survey showed."
Business,"A once-ailing heavy industry is now in heavy demand. The next step? Global consolidation. For the last decade, much of the West #39;s steel industry has been in the doldrums."
Sports,"ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Mikhail Youzhny of Russia won the St. Petersburg Open on Sunday, defeating Karol Beck of Slovakia 6-2, 6-2 for the second title of his career."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - In Sunday #39;s only Premiership match, Bolton Wanderers moved back into the league #39;s fourth position after beating Newcastle United 2-1."
World,"The beheading of a Japanese hostage in Iraq renewed pressure on Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to withdraw his country #39;s troops, as the opposition blamed his pro-US policy for the slaying."
Business,"NEW DELHI: The government on Sunday decided to hold back any hike in fuel prices. Under the price-band mechanism, there #39;s room to raise prices of petrol by 66-67 paise/litre and diesel by Rs 1.88/litre."
Sports,"Curt Schilling wasnt supposed to pitch again this year, but hes endorsing President Bush in automated phone calls being made in three battleground states through Election Day."
Sports,"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss was in the starting lineup Sunday when the team hosted the New York Giants, but the star wideout was again removed from the game due to his sore hamstring."
World,"A car bomb exploded outside the main hospital in Chechny #39;s capital, Grozny, on Sunday, injuring 17 people in an attack apparently targeting members of a Chechen security force bringing in wounded from an earlier explosion "
Sports,"BOLTON, Oct 31 (SW) - Bolton Wanderers keep on impressing in the English Premier League, giving Newcastle United their third defeat of the season on Sunday."
World,"Pakistani editors invited to break the Ramadan fast last week with President Pervez Musharraf were treated to palm dates, curried pastries - and a radical new approach to Pakistan #39;s bitter, 57-year-old dispute with India over Kashmir."
Sci/Tech,"Heavy rain dampened parts of Minnesota and a warm front brought showers and thunderstorms to parts of the Northeast on Saturday as a lingering front generated heavy rain, lightning and strong wind in parts of Texas."
Sports,It won #39;t be long before the Red Sox #39;s historic World Series win is immortalized in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Sports,"ST PETERSBURG, Oct. 31. - Russias Mikhail Youzhny overwhelmed Karol Beck of Slovakia 6-2, 6-2 here today in the final of the one-milliondollar ATP tournament to record his first title win of the season."
Sports,"Curt Schilling wasn #39;t supposed to pitch again this year, but he #39;s endorsing President Bush in automated phone calls being made in three battleground states through Election Day."
Sports,Kaiserslautern saved coach Kurt Jara #39;s job with two late goals fom Selim Teber to upset Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
World,Iraq #39;s interim prime minister on Sunday warned that efforts to resolve the standoff in Fallujah peacefully have entered their  quot;final phase quot; and said he will not hesitate to 
World,"Two mortars hit a military base in a restive region south of Baghdad on Sunday where a battle group of British soldiers have recently arrived, causing no casualties, a spokesman said."
World,"BOTSWANA #39;S ruling party had won a majority of seats in parliamentary elections, handing President Festus Mogae a second and final term in office, election officials said today."
Business,"Office Depot Inc. plans to cut 900 jobs as it consolidates operations at eight call centers and offices in six states. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office Depot - the nation #39;s second "
Business,A Canadian version of the US no-fly list that infamously had folksinger Cat Stevens deported and Ted Kennedy hassled at airports is running into legal turbulence.
Sci/Tech,"THERE are green ones, yellow ones and even blue ones. But how many beetle-coloured Smarties have you tried? Red Smarties get their bright colour from a dye made from dried and crushed insects."
Sci/Tech,"Greenhouse gases have contributed to a gradual warming of the ecologically-fragile Arctic region, causing massive climate changes, including melting glaciers and sea ice, according to a soon-to-be-released environmental study."
Sci/Tech,Are right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.
Sports,There is no question in trainer Bobby Frankels mind who will claim Horse of the Year honors when the Eclipse Awards are handed out in January.
Sports,"Sweden #39;s Thomas Johansson claimed his first title since the 2002 Australian Open with a come from behind 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 victory over American top seed Andre Agassi in the final of the Stockholm Open overnight."
Sports,"Terrell Owens found a new way to celebrate touchdowns: He mocked Ray Lewis. Owens had an 11-yard TD catch and David Akers kicked three field goals, helping the Philadelphia Eagles beat "
Sports,"There may have been more to Kyle Orton #39;s departure from Saturday #39;s game at Northwestern than just a left hip flexor. Listen to Purdue head coach Joe Tiller, and it sounds as if Orton #39;s physical "
World,"A huge explosion rocked the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, killing 15 Iraqis, police and doctors have said. Eight others were seriously wounded in the blast, which occurred around 17:00 GMT on Sunday, local doctors have said."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: Greenhouse gases have contributed to a gradual warming of the ecologically-fragile Arctic region, causing massive climate changes, including melting glaciers and sea ice, according to a soon-to-be-released environmental study."
Sports,"Playing with a sprained hand and a major personal distraction, Brett Favre started on a roll and survived a rocky finish. Favre and the Green Bay Packers won their third straight game Sunday, beating the Washington "
World,"plunging a heated debate between the two rivals over the country #39;s future into a run-off. Minister Viktor Yanukovich, who is backed by Ukraine #39;s establishment oriented towards neighbouring Russia."
Business,"Every night, millions of cashed checks fly around the country, headed for their home bank. Starting Thursday, technology will begin grounding many of those flights."
Sci/Tech,"A new technique may someday be able to stop Alzheimer #39;s disease (news - web sites) before it starts. Tapping into the  quot;Trojan horse quot; strategy, scientists "
Sports,"Thanks to a swarming defense, some tough runs by Tiki Barber, a few big catches by Jeremy Shockey and a turnover-free afternoon by Kurt Warner, the Giants beat the Vikings 34-13 on Sunday."
Sports,"LANDOVER, Maryland (Ticker) -- The Green Bay Packers did not wait long to take advantage of some good fortune. Cornerback Al Harris intercepted Mark Brunell one play after the Washington Redskins  #39; potential "
Business,"  Mechel Steel priced its American depositary shares at  $21 each Friday, in the first initial public offering from Russia in 2 1/2 years."
Business,FEDERAL authorities have indicted 19 people in the United States and abroad on charges related to a website investigators claimed was one of the largest online centers for trafficking in stolen identity information and credit cards.
Sports," The Dallas Cowboys finally got some big plays from the old legs in their running game, only they didnt come from 33 year old Richie Anderson or 31 year old Eddie George."
World,"Initial results from a battery of tests on Palestinian President Yasser Arafat have uncovered no signs of leukemia, Palestinian officials said, but blood doctors were still probing the cause of his dramatic deterioration in health."
World,KUWAIT CITY : Japan #39;s Senior Vice Foreign Minister Shuzen Tanigawa arrived in Kuwait to supervise arrangements for the repatriation of the body of Japanese tourist Shosei Koda who was beheaded by militants in Iraq.
Sports,Thomas Johansson denied top-seeded American Andre Agassi his second title of the year in a riveting three-set match while he collected his second If.
Sports,"JEJU, South Korea : Grace Park of South Korea won an LPGA Tour tournament, firing a seven-under-par 65 in the final round of the 1.35-million dollar CJ Nine Bridges Classic."
World,"Defiant lawmakers - shouting Death to America #39; #39; - unanimously voted Sunday to approve the outline of a bill requiring the government to resume uranium enrichment, a "
Sports,2004 MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi wrapped up the BMW 2004 MotoGP Best Qualifier Award this afternoon at the circuit of Valencia after speeding to another front row start.
Sports,Disgraced Romanian striker Adrian Mutu has blasted English Premier League side Chelsea for their haste in sacking him after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Sports,"David Nalbandian has lost his first match in three successive visits to the Swiss Indoors in Basel, beaten in an three-hour, five-set final by Czech Jiri Novak."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Markko Martin, never known as a tarmac specialist, took his second win in a row, and again on an asphalt rally, claiming the win Rally Catalunya by 23."
Sports,"Byron Leftwich sealed yet another victory with a touchdown throw in the game #39;s final minute. This time, he did so for the other team."
World," Shosei Koda was a student learning English in New Zealand before entering Iraq, but his self searching trip to one of the most dangerous places in the world without proper preparation ended in tragedy as the Japanese government confirmed Sunday "
Sports,"The World Series has been over less than 48 hours and already I can #39;t wait for the free-agent signing period to commence, for the Winter Meetings to unfold, for tensions between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to escalate to unprecedented levels."
Sports,"Ian Poulter won for the first time since last year #39;s Nordic Open, when he parred the first extra hole at the Volvo Masters Andalucia to edge out local hero, Sergio Garcia."
Sports,"Bolton climbed to fourth in the table as Newcastle slipped to their first loss under manager Graeme Souness. After a insipid first-half, El-Hadji Diouf gave Bolton a 52nd minute lead, bravely heading home "
Sports,Jiri Novak won his second title in three weeks with a battling performance against David Nalbandian in the final of the Swiss Indoors on Sunday.
Sports,"Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Roy Williams was inactive for Sunday #39;s game against the Dallas Cowboys."
Sports,Liverpool #39;s Djibril Cisse was taken to hospital with a suspected broken left leg after being stretchered off against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Trent Green threw for 389 yards with three touchdowns and Priest Holmes ran for 143 yards with three scores, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 45-35 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in another shootout at Arrowhead "
World,A coalition of leftist elements is predicted to win Uruguay #39;s presidential election on Sunday - ending the conservative parties #39; dominance of more than 170 years.
Sci/Tech,Traces of the word  quot;video quot; linger beneath a new sign that just went up on a suburban Blockbuster store here. In its place hangs 
Sci/Tech,"Aspyr Media, Inc., an entertainment publisher delivering fun in the form of games, music and DVDs, and game developer Wideload Games, Inc."
Sports,Singh claimed his ninth win Sunday - the most on the PGA Tour in 54 years - as he cruised to a five-stroke victory at the \$5 million Chrysler Championship.
Sports," Peyton Manning threw for a career high 472 yards and five touchdowns on 25 of 44 passing, but his last ditch comeback attempt ended with an interception in the end zone in the closing minutes as Kansas City outlasted Indianapolis 45 35 "
World,Fifteen civilians were killed after a rocket slammed into a hotel Sunday night in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit. Eyewitnesses said the blast at the Sunubar Hotel sent frightened bloodstained guests running into the streets for help.
World,"BRUSSELS The decision by Rocco Buttiglione to relinquish his claim on the European Commission #39;s justice and security portfolio means Jos Manuel Barroso, the incoming president, will be able to get Parliament #39;s approval for a new college of commissioners "
World,KABUL Militants holding three foreign United Nations staff members in Afghanistan released a video Sunday of their hostages and said they would be killed if demands for release of prisoners and withdrawal of foreign troops were not met by noon Wednesday.
Business,"LONDON The corporate restructuring of the RoyalDutch/Shell Group is one of the year #39;s largest financial transactions. Controversy is building in London over the answer to that question, illustrating yet again "
Sci/Tech,"LONDON For a newspaper nicknamed  quot;The Thunderer, quot; the move was disclosed sotto voce: The Times of London, for more than two centuries the confident voice of the English establishment, is going fully tabloid as of Monday, dropping a broadsheet version that "
Sci/Tech,Australian scientists predicted a  quot;palaeontological gold rush quot; after the discovery of a new species of tiny human in neighbouring Indonesia in a find that will re-draw the human family tree.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc has rolled out a new iPod that allows users to view and share photos as it opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe, spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp and others."
Sports,"North Carolina coach John Bunting never lost faith in his players, unabashedly supporting them even while their mistakes and poor play led to more losses."
World,LONDON: Tony Blairs office played down reports on Sunday that the British prime minister plans to call a snap general election in February.
Business," Australian fertilizer interest Incitec Pivot Ltd. (IPL.AU) on Monday reported a net profit, including one time items, of A $75."
Sci/Tech,The people who call Dell Inc. #39;s customer service line often have no idea why their computers are running so slow. The ones who call America Online Inc.
Sci/Tech,A supernova spotted by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe more than four centuries ago that changed the course of human knowledge has just yielded a further discovery - the apparent discovery of the companion star that triggered the great event.
Sports,"Palm Harbor, FL (Sports Network) - Vijay Singh, the top-ranked player in the world, fired a six-under 65 on Sunday to cruise to victory at the Chrysler Championship."
Sports,JOHN Kerry supporters have a welcome omen for their US presidential candidate: The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Redskins yesterday.
Business,"Crude oil futures may fall on speculation China #39;s first interest rate rise in nine years will slow demand growth amid rising US inventories, a Bloomberg survey shows."
Sports,The guy who once gave \$10 lessons as a club pro in Borneo is now the first \$10 million man in golf. Singh once found work as a bouncer in a Scottish night club when he failed to get through European qualify school.
Sports,"QUESTIONS WERE ASKED ABOUT Sam Allardyces ambition when, having spent years bemoaning the lack of opportunities for British managers, he politely told Newcastle United to look elsewhere in their search for a successor to Sir Bobby Robson."
Sports," The Washington Redskins has lost to the Green Pay Packers on Sunday and thus, according to a sporting legend that has proved eerily accurate, President George Bush is bound to lose the White House."
Sports,"If the Philadelphia Eagles finally reach the Super Bowl this season, their tight victories the last two weeks will probably have more to do with it than their first five easy victories."
Business,"Unreasonably low premium rates in China #39;s non-life insurance sector, coupled with inadequate awareness of insurance protection, is hampering the hugely promising industry #39;s long-term growth, reported China Daily on Monday."
Business,"Russia, the world #39;s second-biggest oil exporter, next month will increase northern Baltic port loadings on expectations winter storms in the Black Sea and traffic in the Bosporus "
Business," Takeover target National Foods Ltd. (NFD.AU) on Monday reiterated its opposition to a hostile bid from its biggest shareholder, New Zealand #39;s Fonterra Co operative Group Ltd."
Business,"In an effort to protect investors, the leading private-sector provider of financial regulatory services, the NASD, routinely scans the investment horizon and issues Investor Alerts when potential abuses pop up."
Sports,"seeded Amelie Mauresmo, who briefly rose to No. 1 following the US Open and says she is playing Linz this week in a late year effort to regain the top spot, barely edged upset minded Serb Jelena Jankovic 4 6, 6 3, 6 1 Saturday to advance to the final."
Sports,"Although top-seeded Russian Marat Safin couldn #39;t deliver, the hometown fans at the ATP stop in St. Petersburg got a homie in the final Saturday when No."
Sports,"Terrell Owens scored a touchdown and David Akers kicked three field goals to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their fifth straight win, 15-10 over the Baltimore Ravens in National Football League play Sunday."
World,"The Iranian parliament, which is dominated by hardliners, passed a bill yesterday obliging the government to press ahead with efforts to develop a nuclear energy programme."
World,"Labour MPs were put on a war footing yesterday for the next general election by Alan Milburn, the Prime Minister #39;s election strategist, to quell unrest in the party #39;s ranks."
World,"Nigeria Unions Declare Royal Dutch/Shell an  #39;Enemy, #39; Say Nov. 16 Strike Will Target Oil Exports. President of the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) Adams Oshiomhole speaks to journalist in Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004."
Sci/Tech,China #39;s state media have again issued a release stating that local governments have closed 1600 Internet cafes between February and August this year.
Sci/Tech, A video game fan upset over a failed disc drive in his Xbox video game console has sued Microsoft Corp. on behalf of all Xbox owners across the United States.
Sports,"PALM HARBOR, United States : Vijay Singh shot a six-under par 65 to post a five-stroke victory at the Chrysler Championship and claim his ninth tournament win of the season."
Sports,Eagles coach Andy Reid said he missed what Terrell Owens did in the end zone when he scored the touchdown that would win the game for the Eagles on Sunday.
World,"Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said Sunday that he was getting closer to authorizing major military action against insurgents in the restive city of Falluja, in Anbar province west of Baghdad."
World,"Uruguay #39;s leftist candidate Tabare Vazquez is headed for victory in presidential elections with an estimated 50.9 to 53 percent of the vote, exit polls and pollster projections showed."
World,"A mechanician examines a plane of Chinese Bayi aerobatics team at an airport in Zhuhai, Guangdong, Oct. 31, 2004. The 5th China International Aviation  amp; Aerospace Exhibition during which five aerobatics teams "
Business,China-based Johnson Electric announced that it has acquired 51 of Israeli start-up Nanomotion for \$20 million in cash. Nanomotion develops and manufactures motors with the ability to achieve precise positioning 
Sports,"Already having set a single-season record for prizemoney, he became the game #39;s first \$10m man as the \$900,000 first prize pushed his 2004 earnings to \$10."
Sports,"Columbus Crew #39;s Frankie Hejduk (2) beats New England Revolution #39;s Shalrie Joseph (21) to the ball during the first half of their Eastern Conference playoff semifinal game in Columbus, Ohio Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004."
Sports,A defense so porous the 40-year old quarterback completed all except five of his 24 pass attempts against the bad Lions. And so it went as the game and the opportunities slipped away.
World,"Uruguayan opposition candidate Tabare Vazquez captured enough votes to win the presidency in today #39;s first-round vote, exit polls from the country #39;s four-biggest pollsters showed."
Business,Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) said today that the outlook for the company was positive due to a major supply agreement for its Brisbane plant and a possible overseas joint venture.
Business,"Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 39.75, or 0.4 percent, to 10,731.67 at 9:02 am in Tokyo. The broader Topix index dropped 3.93, or 0.4 percent, to 1081."
Business,"A consortium headed by Goldman Sachs, which lost out in the 1.6bn bidding war for Warner Chilcott last week, is considering coming back with a higher offer for the women #39;s healthcare company."
Business,"Leading Prudential shareholders will this week attempt to garner support for a campaign to replace the insurer #39;s chief executive, Jonathan Bloomer, and Michael McLintock, who runs the group #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"To foster the rapid adoption of technology in high-growth markets throughout the world, AMD (www.amd.com) has unveiled a business strategy with initial participants in India, Mexico and the Caribbean to enable 50 percent of the world #39;s population with "
Sports,"WHEN Sergio Garcia made a muddle of the first play-off hole at Valderrama and ran up 5 after Scotlands Alastair Forsyth had slipped out of contention during the closing round, Ian Poulter was able to demonstrate a cool head and steady nerves to win the "
Sports,"Local favorite Thomas Johansson upset top seed Andre Agassi 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 to win the Stockholm Open title on Sunday. Johansson, the Australian Open titlist in 2002, had lost "
Sports,"Chelsea chief Peter Kenyon says the club had no option but to sack Adrian Mutu last week. Kenyon claimed today that Mutu rejected offers of assistance from the club and lied to his employers, leaving Chelsea "
Sports,The Washington Redskins lost their final home football game before the US presidential election on Sunday -- and that #39;s great news for Democratic Sen. John Kerry and bad news for President Bush.
Sports,"San Diego head coach Marty Schottenheimer improved to 22-7 in his career against Oakland...Tomlinson surpassed Chuck Muncie, who ran for 43 touchdowns from 1980-84...Brees finished one TD pass shy of Dan Fouts #39; club record of six, set against the Raiders "
Sports,"  It has come to this: Peyton Manning #39;s offense is now playing against two defenses every week. The other team #39;s defense, and its own    the latter group being the tougher challenge."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: The Japanese Government says it will continue its mission in Iraq, despite the beheading of one of its citizens. The troop deployment is unpopular in Japan, but surprisingly, the political fallout "
World,"TWO more earthquakes hit the central region of Japan today, where thousands of residents are still living in emergency shelters after a major quake more than a week ago."
Sports,Liverpool and France striker Djibril Cisse has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in Saturday #39;s 2-2 draw at Blackburn Rovers.
Business," Goldman Sachs (GS) and private equity company Carlyle Group are considering a GBP1.6 billion plus counter offer to halt the sale of Northern Ireland pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott (WCRX, WCRX."
Business,"China #39;s state-owned oil conglomerate has filed a lawsuit seeking compensation from troubled Russian oil company Yukos for failing to fulfill its export contracts, state media said."
Business,"DISGRUNTLED shareholders of Prudential will this week demand urgent talks with Rob Rowley, the companys senior independent director, to express their frustration at the insurers decision to raise 1 billion in a rights issue."
Sports,"Ian Poulter of England won the Volvo Masters on Sunday, beating Sergio Garcia with a par on the first playoff hole. Garcia missed a 3-foot putt on the final hole of regulation that would have given the Spaniard the victory."
Sports,"VIC, Spain -- New world champion Sebastien Loeb pulled out of the Catalunya Rally with a mechanical breakdown after winning the first leg on the second day."
Sports,"Australian tennis player Alicia Molik stormed to her second title in two weeks with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Russian Dinara Safina in the final of the WTA event in Luxembourg overnight."
Sports,"Miami (1-6) at NY Jets (5-1) (9 pm EST). Dolphins got their first victory last week, already have lost to Jets at home 17-9 this season."
Sports,Manchester United #39;s on-going feud with Arsenal will spill over into Soho Square next week when Red Devils officials dump an explosive dossier on the Football Association chronicling Sunday #39;s match at Old Trafford.
World,"BAGHDAD, 1 November 2004 - Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi warned time was running out for peace in Fallujah as the US military continued to target suspected insurgents yesterday."
World,LABOUR officials yesterday dismissed reports that Tony Blair is contemplating a snap general election in February and insisted that May remained the most likely time for the poll.
World,"ZHUHAI, China : China will push for a rapid reform of its aviation industry to meet the demands of its fast-growing economy and to boost competitiveness, a senior official said at an aerospace forum in this southern Chinese city."
Sports,"You have to admit the Curse was fun. Talking about it, laughing about it, lying about it, those thrills are gone now, at least as they pertain to the Boston Red Sox."
Sports,Djibril Cisses leg-break horror has left Rafael Benitez facing a severe striker crisis ahead of Wednesday nights crucial Champions League showdown with Deportivo La Coruna.
Sports,"WASHINGTON _ Forget the polls, the football verdict is in and it goes to John Kerry. In every presidential election since 1936, the Washington Redskins #39; last home game before the election has accurately predicted the winner."
Sports,"1. A SIGHT FOR SORE GROINS: If anything can cure LaDainian Tomlinson, it should be the sight of the Raiders across the line of scrimmage."
Sci/Tech,"The Secret Service targeted a Web site, shadowcrew.com, hosted outside the United States, that acted as a kind of one-stop shop for stolen information and false documents."
Sci/Tech,Are right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.
Sports,"The Estonian Markko Martin, a candidate for the most disappointing driver of the season a month ago, could finish runner-up in the world championship after defeating the new champion Sebastien Loeb to take the Catalonia Rally and his second consecutive "
Business,"MUMBAI, OCTOBER 31: In a novel disinvestment plan, the Rs 12,000 crore General Insurance Corporation (GIC), the countrys official reinsurer, has asked the government to allow domestic private sector insurers to pick up stakes in the state-owned body."
Sports,MADRID: England striker Michael Owen scored in his fourth consecutive game for Real Madrid as the Spanish giants comfortably beat their newly-promoted local rivals Getafe 2-0 yesterday.
World,"Ukrainians cast ballots in a presidential election Sunday that has raised fears of post-election unrest in this ex-Soviet republic, and the opposition complained of election violations just hours into the voting."
Sports,World number one Vijay Singh became the first golf player to earn season winnings of over 10 million US dollars after he won his ninth victory this year at the Chrysler Championships 
Sports,"He had read the comments on the Internet and watched television, and real or imagined, the harsh words had their effect. Eagles receiver Terrell Owens is not one to "
Sports,"The Lions wore the wrong costumes to Texas Stadium to play the Dallas Cowboys on Halloween. The Lions showed up as contenders, but played like pretenders -- and didn #39;t fool anybody."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: Residents of Fallujah, west of Baghdad, are bracing themselves for a big military assault, after Iraq #39;s interim prime minister warned that time for negotiations was running out."
World,"Three United Nations workers, held hostage and pictured in a video released yesterday, will be executed on Wednesday unless British forces leave Afghanistan and Muslim prisoners are released from Guantnamo Bay, their Taliban kidnappers demanded yesterday "
World,"KUWAIT CITY: A nationwide blackout hit Kuwait yesterday, forcing it to shut its three oil refineries and halt exports of refined products like gasoline, but crude production and exports were proceeding normally, top energy officials said."
Business,The Nikkei average fell 0.69 percent by mid-morning on Monday as caution about the dollar #39;s weakness and the US presidential election prompted selling of exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp.
World,"Yasser Arafat spent Sunday talking to colleagues in the West Bank, reading telegrams from well-wishing world leaders and sipping tea."
World,"Two subway trains collided yesterday in Barcelona, leaving one of the drivers in serious condition and 48 other people with minor injuries, officials said."
Sports,The way Arsenal defended against a Southampton side who were the joint-lowest scorers in the Premiership made it difficult to believe that they had remained unbeaten for 49 games.
World,Iran #39;s hard-line Parliament unanimously approved a bill on Sunday supporting the resumption of uranium enrichment. The vote comes as talks with European countries over Iran #39;s 
World,"Crude oil futures rose in New York after unions in Nigeria, the fifth-biggest supplier to the US, called a strike this month to disrupt the country #39;s oil exports."
Sports,"WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (AFP) - Senator John Kerry declared victory on Sunday in the US presidential election, staking his claim on a historical quirk linking past White House races and the Washington Redskins football team."
Sports,View the first in a series of photo galleries from the Denver Broncos game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons won 41-28. Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (16) sets to throw a 80-yard touchdown 
World,Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Sunday repeated his vow to keep about 550 troops in Iraq after the government confirmed that the decapitated body found on a street 
World,Tabare Vazquez was poised to become Uruguay #39;s first leftwing president yesterday after campaigning for the more equitable distribution of wealth and social justice in a country crippled by a recent economic crisis.
Sci/Tech,"UPDATED: In a coordinated attack against spammers, some of the country #39;s largest ISPs have filed new lawsuits against businesses and individuals that allegedly deluged users with unwanted and offensive e-mails."
Sci/Tech,"CLEVELAND, OH -- As NASA readies the space shuttle fleet to fly again, the agencys risk management teams are also paying attention to risk issues that affect the International Space Station."
Sports,"When his positive dope test was confirmed, Adrian Mutu forgot to blame someone for spiking his drinks. Odd this, because athletics, swimming and cycling have taught us that "
Sports,"They were flawless for a month of Sundays, beating back opponents and, really, conventional wisdom itself. The New England Patriots had become football #39;s sterling exception "
World,"ISLAMABAD: The issue of releasing political prisoners is a legal matter and it is up to the courts to decide cases against them, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Sunday."
Business,Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning after a weak performance on Wall Street Friday. The US dollar was up against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues dropped 43.
Sci/Tech,"Google was first to market a desktop search utility. Well, actually, others were first, but Google #39;s the one everyone noticed."
Sports,"SATURDAY 3PM: Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all to win, surely? If it were always so, we wouldnt bother enjoying sport and would garden or go to DIY stores every Saturday afternoon instead."
World,Voters cast ballots for governors and mayors Sunday in elections expected to strengthen President Hugo Chavez #39;s political power two months after he overwhelmingly won a referendum on his rule.
Business,_ The past week #39;s 75th anniversary of the 1929 stock market crash contains a lesson for today #39;s investors: just because they #39;ve lost money in recent years doesn #39;t mean stocks are destined to return soon to ever-higher levels.
Business,"Oil prices extended their bounce from three-week lows on Monday, climbing back above \$52 amid jitters over thin global winter fuel stocks and this week #39;s presidential election."
Business,Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile has predicated a successful outcome to free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with China.  quot;We can #39;t afford not to enhan ce our relationship 
Sports, The problems that plagued the Washington Redskins at the beginning of the season are the same ones that dog the Washington Redskins at the end of October.
Business,"The close race for the presidency is depressing the stock market, which is flat to down for the year despite a recovering economy, solid profits and major new tax breaks for investors."
Sports,"Citroen #39;s Carlos Sainz admitted he was overwhelmed by the support he received on the Rally Catalunya. The Spanish driver, who last month announced his intention to retire from the sport, finished third on "
World,A witness said one of the wounded was a taxi driver who was allegedly shot by American soldiers as he was driving a family back from Baghdad.
World,"A US agent hidden under a head-to-toe veil on Sunday sparked fear of a suicide attack in the Afghan capital by fleeing from police who tried to search her, officials said."
Business,It has been an extraordinarily eventful month for tycoon Wilbur L Ross. A few weeks ago the 67-year-old money manager turned steel baron married for the third time and friends predicted he would soon be slowing down to enjoy the  #39;finer #39; things of life.
Sci/Tech,"Babies older than 3 months who cry uncontrollably without reason are at greater risk of suffering from lower IQ, hyperactivity and discipline problems in childhood, new research has found."
Sports,"Wide receiver Terrell Owens said he had a few end-zone celebrations prepared for Sunday #39;s game against the team he shunned in the offseason, the Baltimore Ravens."
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants the FA to punish Arsenal good guy Dennis Bergkamp for taking a swing at Alan Smith last Sunday.
Sports,"The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the New England Patriots #39; remarkable 21-game winning streak with a 34-20 victory. Rookie Ben Roethlisberger was the Steelers #39; hero, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdown passes."
Sports,"  Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss was in the starting lineup Sunday when the team hosted the New York Giants, but the star wideout was again removed from the 34 13 loss due to his sore hamstring."
World,"(Kabul, Afghanistan-AP) Oct. 31, 2004 - Arab television has played a video that apparently shows three foreign election workers kidnapped in Afghanistan."
Business,"SINGAPORE : Crude oil prices were higher in Asian trading hours on Monday after oil workers in Nigeria announced over the weekend they would launch an indefinite general strike later this month, dealers said."
Sci/Tech,"On Friday, Grand Theft Auto, perhaps the most notorious of the shoot-em-up computer game genre, upped the ante again. After months of slavering speculation, its newest incarnation, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, was officially released."
Sci/Tech,"After telling The Mac Observer 11 days ago it would seriously consider developing its desktop search tool for the Mac in the future, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Friday his company would definitely release a version of Google Desktop for Macs, but gave no "
Sci/Tech,"Rain was forecast for much of the country Friday, with parts of the Southeast and the central states likely to escape the wet weather."
Sports,A George W. Bush win in Tuesday #39;s election seemed to be well in hand when Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell hooked up with tailback Clinton Portis on a 43-yard scoring play with 2:35 to go in the team #39;s game with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday 
World,Malaysia #39;s former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has called the March 2004 elections  quot;the most seriously flawed in the history of the country quot; and said he expected more reform from Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi.
Business,"Australia #39;s trade deficit widened in September as imports of cars, food and appliances increased and record oil prices pushed up the nation #39;s energy bill."
World,"Marxist rebels in Colombia have freed four hostages, three of whom were held captive for well over three years in the jungle. The four released hostages - two men and two women were flown to Neiva, 150 miles "
Business,"China needs to do more to control spending on construction, factories and other  quot;fixed assets quot; to curb growth and cool inflation, state media reported Monday, citing top government officials."
Business,"Beijing this weekend urged Washington, DC, not to limit imports of Chinese cotton slacks. The Ministry of Commerce said such a restriction would violate World Trade Organization principles and hurt trade relations."
World,"Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych led the high-tension presidential race in this post-Soviet republic with about 45 of the vote, too little to clinch a first-round victory, the Central Elections Commission said early today."
World,"RAMADI, Iraq (AFP) - Deadly fighting erupted on Sunday in a restive Iraqi province where eight marines were killed a day earlier, as Japan vowed to stand firm with its troops in Iraq despite the beheading of a Japanese tourist."
World,Three kidnapped UN election workers appeared frightened but otherwise well in a videotape aired Sunday on the al-Jazeera satellite television network.
World,"Islamabad, Nov. 1. (PTI): With Pervez Musharraf #39;s new formulation on solving the Kashmir issue with India under flak from domestic opposition groups, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday termed as "
World," Several people have been killed in violent ethnic clashes between the Muslim Hui minority and the Han majority in central China #39;s Henan province, officials said Monday."
World,"Street Musicians perform on a makeshift stage with a portrait of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004."
Business,"As Delta Air Lines Inc. struggles for its financial future, the carrier is entrenched in an intense political fight over desirable routes to China that could have an economic impact of \$400 million."
Sci/Tech,"Like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gliding across the silver screen, the planets Venus and Jupiter dance cheek-to-cheek through our morning skies Thursday and Friday."
Sports,Michael Owen scored his fourth goal in four games to help Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over newly promoted Getafe at the Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday night.
Sports,"Grace Park won the CJ Nine Bridges Classic yesterday, shooting a 7-under-par 65 for a five-stroke victory yesterday. Park finished at 16-under-par 200."
World,"Several people were killed and houses were set on fire in clashes in central China between minority Muslims and members of the Han community sparked by the death of a girl in a traffic accident, a resident said."
Sci/Tech,"October 31, 2004 - It looks like the folks at Capcom Entertainment were only kidding when they sternly insisted over and over again that the GameCube action-thriller Resident Evil 4 would forever remain exclusive to Nintendo #39;s console."
Sports,Vijay Singh #39;s magical season marches on after the Fijian claimed claimed his ninth win of the season last night - the most on the PGA Tour in 54 years - as he cruised to a five-stroke victory at the Chrysler Championship.
Sports,"Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic won the Swiss Indoors title at Basel on Sunday, defeating David Nalbandian of Argentina in a thrilling five-set final."
Sports,Van Persie scored a last-gasp equaliser to rescue Arsenal from the jaws of defeat against Southampton on Saturday. The visitors had looked certain to condemn Arsene Wengers side 
World,"Unions declared the top multinational oil company here, the Royal Dutch/Shell Group,  quot;an enemy of the Nigerian people quot; on Sunday and called for a Nov."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan In Kabul, a US agent wearing an Afghan burqa fled police who tried to search her on Sunday, sparking fears of a suicide attack in the capital city."
Business,"BEIJING : Rising energy and raw material prices are pressuring inflation and will push up the consumer price index next year, state press cited the country #39;s top statistician as saying."
Business," China has urged the US government not to limit imports of Chinese cotton trousers, warning such moves would violate WTO principles of free textile trade and hurt trade relations."
Sports,"MINNEAPOLIS With big-play wide receiver Randy Moss on the sideline in street clothes with a strained hamstring, the rest of the Minnesota Vikings were suffering from amnesia."
World,"Martial law has been imposed on a town in central China after rioting between hundreds of members of the Han ethnic majority and Hui Muslims killed at least seven people, local residents said Monday."
World,"nuclear programmes, saying the US approach was a  quot;crafty trick quot; to win presidential election votes. ruled out fresh talks despite appeals from the other participants to come to the table."
Business,"Office Depot plans to cut 900 jobs as it consolidates operations at eight call centers and offices in six states. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office "
Sports,Fijian-born Vijay Singh became golf #39;s \$10 million man on Sunday when he won his ninth 2004 PGA Tour victory of the year at the Chrysler Championship.
Sports,THE delirious fans of the Boston Red Sox are confident that last week #39;s World Series victory has  quot;reversed the curse quot; supposedly afflicting them since 1918.
Sports,ANDRE AGASSI #39;s chances of qualifying for the season-ending Masters Cup suffered a setback in Stockholm today. The No.1 seed lost 3-6 6-3 7-6 to Thomas Johansson in the (\$1.
Sports,"BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) - Reports last week that Australian Bennett King would become the West Indies #39; first ever foreign coach were confirmed at the weekend when the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced new appointments."
Sports,"In the first four games of the season, the University of Miami had one of the best defenses in the country. Offseason talk was proving to be true that this group of defenders "
World,a clear rejection of the UN atomic watchdog #39;s demand that Iran halt such activities. Uranium enrichment can be used both to produce nuclear power and to make atomic bombs.
World," Martial law was declared in a town in central China after at least four people died in rioting, residents said on Monday."
Business,"Singapore #39;s unemployment rate fell in the third quarter of 2004 as job creation increased in tandem with the city-state #39;s strong economic growth, the government said Monday."
Sports,"He is a mass of contradictions. In the jeweled circle of  quot;celebrity quot; trainers of thoroughbred horses, he is the face at the edge of the crowd because that #39;s as close as he wants to get to it."
Sports,"Daunte Culpepper is this, and Randy Moss is that. The Vikings #39; offense is unstoppable. How the heck do you think you can even slow them down?"
World," Iraq #39;s interim prime minister said yesterday that efforts to resolve the conflict in Fallujah peacefully had entered their final phase and warned that  quot;our patience is running thin, quot; vowing to clear the city of militants who have carried out "
World,": Yasser Arafat telephoned his Palestinian colleagues, read telegrams from well-wishing world leaders, ate cereal and sipped tea - signs that his health may be on the upswing following three "
World,SYDNEY : An adviser to US presidential challenger John Kerry has criticised Australian Prime Minister John Howard over  quot;inappropriate quot; public comments wishing for President George W. Bush to be reelected.
Business,"Crude oil rose in New York after reports said unions in Nigeria, the fifth-biggest supplier to the US, called a strike this month to disrupt the country #39;s oil exports."
Business," Singapore #39;s third quarter unemployment rate fell to its lowest in more than three years, bettering market expectations, as more jobs were created in tandem with the city state #39;s booming economic growth so far this year."
Business,"Office Depot Inc. will outsource most of its call-center operations, a move that will affect about 900 jobs, the second-largest US office supply retailer said Thursday."
Business,"The outcome -- or lack of it -- of Tuesday #39;s US presidential contest will move stocks in the short term, but the election effect likely will wear off quickly "
Business,"WHEN members of the Early Stage Venture Capital Alliance gathered here last month for its annual golf outing, the conversation turned - as it invariably does when venture capitalists congregate "
Sci/Tech,"Nov 1st 2004 06:30. In a press release, Capcom announced that the latest entry in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil 4, will be ported to the Playstation 2. Thought to be an exclusive game "
Sci/Tech,"A few months ago I wrote about Web browser hijacking. It #39;s a problem a lot of computer users are facing these days. You open your Internet Explorer, but instead of being directed to your homepage, you #39;re sent to some search engine you #39;ve never heard of."
Sports,"Listening intently as the national media heaped praise on the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Texans wondered when their time would come."
Sports, Juventus stretched its lead in the Italian Serie A to five points on Sunday with a 3 0 win over Chievo.
Sports,"Obviously, we #39;re very disappointed, #39; #39; Miami #39;s coach said in the wake of a shocking 31-28 loss at North Carolina."
World,"Ukrainian former Prime Minister and presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko casts his ballot as his daughter Sofia, bottom right, looks on at a polling station in Kiev, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004."
World,"Darwin, Australia - A teenager in Australia #39;s Northern Territory made a narrow escape from the jaws of a crocodile that dragged him underwater, police said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Flores Man has a great ring to it, and it is handier than Homo floresiensis, the actual moniker of mankind #39;s newest cousin. The first of these cousins found was about 3 feet tall, but recognizably human."
Sports,"The Pittsburgh Steelers, who have waited since the 2001 AFC championship game to get the Patriots back in Heinz Field, ambushed the defending Super Bowl champions 34-20 on Sunday, snapping New England #39;s NFL-record 21-game winning streak."
Business,The Nikkei 225 average is down 0.4 percent by midday Monday as caution about the dollar #39;s weakness and the US presidential election prompts selling of exporters such as Toyota ahead of its earnings announcement.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft chief executive officer, Steve Ballmer, has acknowledged Linux as the  quot;only game in town quot; when it comes to competing with the proprietary software heavyweight #39;s offerings, Australia #39;s peak open source body claims."
World,"Middle East News, TEHRAN - To cries of  quot;Death to America quot; and  quot;God is Greatest quot;, Iran #39;s hardliner-dominated parliament has passed a bill obliging the government to press ahead with efforts to develop a nuclear energy programme."
World,"Gunmen killed the deputy governor of Baghdad on his way to work on Monday, Iraqi officials said. Hatim Kamil was assassinated in a drive-by shooting this morning, said Baghdad Governor Ali al-Haidari."
Sci/Tech,"CHINA IS continuing its pogrom on the country #39;s Internet cafes and officially confirmed that it has shut more than 1,600 Internet cafes since February."
Sci/Tech,"THE BAGLE worm is back from the dead with three new variants which are different enough to avoid some AV scanners. McAfee, Symantec and Sophos also reported intercepting many samples of the new worms and advised customers to update antivirus signatures."
Sports,"Linz - Top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo of France cruised to her fourth singles title this year, beating Russian Elena Bovina 6-2, 6-0 on Sunday in the final of the Generali Ladies #39; Open."
World,Martial law has been imposed in parts of the Chinese province of Henan after ethnic clashes in which witnesses say several people were killed.
World,He says the deputy governor (Hatim Kamil) was on his way to work Monday when he was assassinated in a drive-by shooting. Another Iraqi official says two of the man #39;s bodyguards were wounded in the attack.
Business,"Cross-examination of former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz at the trial of a lawsuit brought by shareholders is scheduled to resume Monday, though "
Business,"CANBERRA : Near record high imports increased Australia #39;s trade deficit by 10.5 percent in September, according to new data, which analysts say raises the prospects for an early rise in interest rates."
Business,"  ABN Amro (ABN) (NL:30110) warned 2004 operating profits will fall, hit by aa greater than expected hit from its US mortgage business."
Business,"In a filing that could dispel rumors that the recent auction for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. was not competitive, the studio said winning bidder Sony Corp."
Sports,"He becomes 1st to reach plateau in season earnings after win at Chrysler, his 9th of year. Vijay Singh will need time for this to sink in."
Sports,"John Kerry supporters got a welcome omen Sunday in the Green Bay Packers #39; 28-14 win over the Washington Redskins. According to NFL and political lore, if the Redskins win the last home game before Election "
Sports,"Newspaper reports this morning suggest Sir Alex Ferguson has added Dennis Bergkamp to his infamous dossier of evidence he hopes will condemn arch-rivals Arsenal, claiming the "
Business,"The Nikkei share average fell 0.34 per cent by the close on Monday on selling of exporters, including Toyota Motor, which reported earnings after the market close, following a rise in the yen."
Business,"Singapore Telecommunications , southeast Asia #39;s largest phone company, said on Monday its mobile phone user base rose 7.7 per cent in September to 56 million, reflecting robust growth in regional markets."
Business," Hitachi Ltd, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co and Toshiba Corp said Friday they have officially signed an accord to set up a joint venture to manufacture liquid crystal display panels for flat TVs in January."
Sci/Tech,"ZHUHAI, China : China #39;s second manned space flight will orbit the Earth for five days with two astronauts onboard in a mission scheduled for next year."
Sports,"To be sure, it was a Halloween night horror show Sunday in the Windy City for the 49ers, who were so bad in their 23-13 loss to the Chicago Bears that it was downright scary."
World,"Paris, Nov. 1 (NNN): Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is feeling better, his aides say, as he undergoes medical examinations in a French army hospital near Paris."
World,"Gunmen killed the deputy governor of Baghdad today on his way to work, Iraqi officials said. Hatim Kamil was assassinated in a drive-by shooting this morning, said Baghdad Governor Ali al-Haidari."
World,Iraq #39;s interim prime minister warns that efforts to resolve the standoff in Fallujah peacefully have entered their  #39; #39;final phase #39; #39; and says he won #39;t hesitate to launch  #39; #39;a military solution.
Business,"TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwanese health officials urged the public Monday to check their temperatures daily and wear surgical masks when visiting hospitals, as the island began a series of measures to guard against a new SARS outbreak."
Sci/Tech,"US chip maker Advanced Micro Devices has unveiled a low-cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first-time technology users in the developing world."
Sci/Tech,"China #39;s second manned space flight will be conducted by two astronauts over five days in 2005.  quot;Shenzhou-VI will be blasted into space sometime next year, quot; said Zuo Saichun, a "
Sports,But as soon as Mayor Thomas M. Menino #39;s staff announced that the crowd at Saturday #39;s Red Sox  #39; #39;rolling rally quot; celebration totaled 3.2 million people 
World,"KIEV, October 31 (Itar-Tass) -- Ukraine will have the second round of the presidential election, no matter what results of exit polls may be."
World,"Gunmen have assassinated the deputy governor of Baghdad and wounded two of his bodyguards, Iraqi officials say. Hatem Kamil Abdul Fatah was killed in a drive-by shooting in the southern Dora district of the capital, an Interior Ministry spokesman said."
Business,"In fact, more than half of people in a recent survey (51 percent) said they #39;d done holiday gift shopping while on vacation, spending an average of \$2,000."
Business,"OIL giant Royal Dutch Shell, to be formed from the merger of Netherlands-based Royal Dutch and London-based Shell Transport  amp; Trading, is understood to be considering sharply-increased performance-related bonus packages for leading directors such as new "
Business,"On the same day that Merck  amp; Co. Inc. announced its receipt of an approvable letter from the Food and Drug Administration for use of Arcoxia (etoricoxib) in several inflammatory conditions, the company said "
Sci/Tech," Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles are celebrating the anniversary of the first message sent over what would eventually become the internet."
Sci/Tech,"Beijing, Nov. 1. (PTI): China #39;s second manned space flight will orbit the earth for five days with two astronauts on-board in a mission scheduled next year."
Sports," quot;Over many years, Bennett King has made an outstanding contribution to the progress and development of Australia #39;s emerging players, quot; said Robertson."
World,"  In a hard hitting commentary on the eve of US elections, China has slammed the war in Iraq, saying it has destroyed the global war on terror."
Business,"VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Visteon Corp. is offering its 8,100 white-collar employees \$1,000 cash bonuses to buy Ford Motor Co. vehicles and boost its largest customer and former parent company in its race with General Motors Corp."
Business,"Airbus SAS, the world #39;s biggest aircraft-maker, plans to source more parts for its planes from China and to set up an engineering base there, the head of the company #39;s operations in the country said."
Sci/Tech,drusoicy writes  quot;Reuters is reporting that Sean Burke has filed suit against Microsoft because his XBox system stopped reading discs (games or otherwise) after less than one year of use.
Sports," The Seattle Seahawks didnt need any tricks to defeat the Carolina Panthers on Halloween Sunday, just some good old fashioned smashmouth football."
Sports,"According to Sunday #39;s NFL results, John Kerry is the odds-on favourite to win the US Election. The Washington Redskins loss on Sunday could mean the Democrat will win the election."
Sports,"Jake Plummer #39;s split personality was on full display Sunday during the Broncos #39; 41-28 loss to Atlanta. The good Jake threw for 499 yards, more than any other quarterback in Broncos history."
World,Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi warned yesterday that efforts to resolve the standoff in Fallujah peacefully have entered their  quot;final phase 
World,MILITANTS holding the British aid worker Annetta Flanigan and two United Nations colleagues in Afghanistan have threatened to kill them within three days unless British troops and the UN quit the country.
World,"Armed UN troops backed by armoured personnel carriers enforced a nationwide disarmament deadline in Liberia on Sunday, days after a fresh burst of violence showed illicit weapons still at large in the war-battered West African "
World,"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his opposition candidates voted for state governors and mayorson Sunday, with tens of thousands of police and soldiers deployed around the country to maintain order."
Business,"The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE."
Business,SHELL #39;S new chief executive Jeroen van der Veer is to be handed a beefed-up pay package as part of the planned merger of the firm #39;s Dutch and British arms.
Business,A ploy to help Ford Motor Co. #39;s Ford brand win a tight sales race against General Motors Corp. #39;s Chevrolet could cost financially strapped auto parts maker Visteon Corp.
Business,"The New York Mercantile Exchange is to open a Brent crude oil futures trading floor in Dublin later this morning. The Exchange has leased space from the New York Board of Trade #39;s FINEX Dublin operation, with "
Sports,"The offense had been thinking too much, reacting to every defensive nuance, turning football into chess. Too much brain. Not enough brawn."
Sports," The gap between Gibril Wilson and Minnesota tight end Jermaine Wiggins was shrinking with every stride in the final seconds of the first quarter, with the Giants #39; rookie "
Sports,"The Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles tumbled in the Associated Press poll released yesterday, falling out of the Top 10 after being upset in road games."
Sports,"IAN POULTER won a play-off with Sergio Garcia to ensure a memorable year for the Englishman last night. Poulter, the colourful character who loves to wear bright trousers, was part of the triumphant European Ryder Cup team."
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson has now accused Dennis Bergkamp of a stamp as the row over last Sundays clash Battle of Old Trafford II continues to simmer on.
World,Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych took the official lead today in Ukraine #39;s presidential election but did not appear to have enough votes to avoid a runoff after balloting 
World,"The parliament speaker would replace Yasser Arafat as Palestinian Authority president for 60 days, until elections. But he is unlikely to hold onto that position during a turbulent transition; timely elections also seem unlikely."
Business,It #39;s not just voters who are ready for the presidential campaign to end. Investors are anxious to put Tuesday #39;s election behind them.
Business,"Visteon Corp. is offering its 8,100 white-collar employees \$1,000 cash bonuses to buy Ford Motor Co. vehicles and boost its largest customer and former parent company in its "
Business,"The data from Optus #39; parent company, Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel), showed Optus had 5.92 million mobile phone customers at the end of September, compared to 5.72 million at the end of June."
Sports,Losses by Florida State and Miami leave Virginia Tech and Virginia in position to control their own destiny as they chase conference football title.
World,PARIS Palestinian officials say a medical report on Yasser Arafat #39;s condition will be issued tomorrow or Wednesday. They say he #39;s not suffering  quot;from any serious problem.
Sports,"Karachi, Pakistan - Sri Lankan tailenders on Monday frustrated butter-fingered Pakistani fielders on the fifth and final day of the second cricket Test."
Business,Oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell said on Monday it had agreed to a restructuring of its Gasunie gas division with the Dutch government and business partner ExxonMobil.
Business,Volkswagen AG workers demonstrated outside three factories during the latest round of talks between Europe #39;s biggest carmaker and the union representing the company #39;s German employees.
Sports,"Eagles coach Andy Reid was just 10 seconds into his postgame press conference, and he had already said the word  quot;tough quot; four times."
Sports,Chelsea Football Club are keen to test Real Madrids resolve to keep Michael Owen with a big money January move for the striker.
Sports,Ian Poulter won a play-off with Sergio Garcia yesterday to guarantee his season is remembered for more than funny trousers and a Ryder Cup cap.
Sports,Everyone is moaning about the fallout from last weekend but they keep on reporting the aftermath.  #39;The fall-out from the so-called  quot;Battle of Old Trafford quot; continues to settle over the nation and the debate 
World,"Ukrainian prime minister Viktor Yanukovich held a slim lead in Ukraine s presidential race as of 10:00 Monday morning, with 41 percent compared to Viktor Yuschenkos 38 percent, according to partial results."
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., the world #39;s second- largest carmaker, had an unexpected drop in quarterly profit as investment earnings at its truck making unit fell and a stronger yen cut the value of overseas sales."
Business,Singapore #39;s unemployment rate improved in the third quarter reflecting the improving economic environment. The seasonally adjusted overall unemployment rate fell to 3.4 percent at 
Business,"Still sounding like a prosecutor, though, Cherkasky is demanding accountability from execs at Marsh  amp; McLennan, the beleaguered firm he has led for less than a week."
Sports,"Dampening the joy in Mudville, the turnover-prone, injury-bitten Patriots lost for the first time in 22 games, 34-20, at Heinz Field yesterday, leaving the 7-0 Eagles as the NFL #39;s only unbeaten team."
Sports,"After United boss Sir Alex Ferguson made allegations of  #39;thuggery #39; against Thierry Henry on Friday, Arsenal vice- chairman David Dein held fresh talks with United chief executive David Gill yesterday."
Sports,"On a day dominated by offense, it took a defensive back to settle things. Indianapolis star Peyton Manning had thrown five touchdowns when he lofted the ball into Kansas "
World,"HELSINKI, Finland - United States embassies in northern Europe said they have received threat information and urged Americans living in the Nordic and Baltic regions to be cautious."
Business,"Share prices closed lower in Tokyo this morning, ahead of the outcome of tomorrow #39;s US presidential election. New terrorist threats also prompted caution, following the airing on Friday of a videotaped message "
Sports,Graeme Souness was quick to criticise Bolton #39;s tactics after watching his Newcastle United side crash to a 2-1 defeat at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday.
Sports,"Andre Agassi lost the Stockholm (Sweden) Open final in a third-set tiebreaker to Thomas Johansson, who won 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) to capture this tournament for the second time."
Sports,"Tom Coughlin and his staff drilled it into the players last week not to give up if the ball was not caught. The way the play develops, it could be a lateral and a live ball."
Sports,"Adrian Mutu, already fighting to save his career after being sacked by Chelsea, is now facing a claim for compensation from the club over his lost transfer value."
Business,"By Morag MacKinnon Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australia #39;s fifth-largest lender, St. George Bank Ltd. (SGB.AU) reported an 18 rise in full year net profit to A\$717 million on Monday, and separated "
Sci/Tech,SCE #39;s outspoken president speaks out on the PSP for the first time since the price announcement this week. Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi (shown here at a press event held earlier this 
Sports,Manchester United Football Club boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes both Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry should be investigated by the FA for incidents in the game at Old Trafford last Sunday.
World,Militants threatening to kill three foreign hostages in Afghanistan said they would give officials until Friday to meet their demands that the United Nations withdraw from the country and the US release Guantanamo Bay prisoners.
World,Chinese authorities offered no details Monday on weekend clashes between ethnic Chinese and Muslims that may have killed 148 in central China #39;s Henan province.
World,"Insurgents in Iraq struck a fresh blow today, shooting dead the deputy governor of Baghdad on his way to work. Hatim Kamil was killed when gunmen "
Sci/Tech," Video game and mobile phone companies are set to rake in the cash this year as customers use phones to zap space invaders or sink game winning golf putts, pushing the mobile gaming market over US $1 billion (NZ $1."
Business,"Volkswagen workers staged a new round of brief stoppages early Monday, keeping up pressure on the automaker ahead of wage talks in which the company is sticking to a demand for a two-year pay freeze."
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp. reported an 11.4 percent jump in earnings for the first fiscal half Monday, as sales growth in North America, Europe and Japan offset losses from an unfavorable exchange rate."
Business,"The Department of Civil Aviation Dubai, last night welcomed the inaugural Air China flight CA 941 from Beijing to Dubai International Airport."
Sci/Tech,"At the annual gathering in Cannes, France next week, Gartner analyst Alexander Linden will identify several of the long-term technology trends and innovations whose seeds were sown in the days of the tech bubble."
World," An explosion went off Monday in a crowded open air market in Tel Aviv, and a TV report said at least four people were killed."
World,Militants threatening to kill three foreign hostages in Afghanistan said they would give officials until Friday to meet their demands that the United Nations withdraw from the country and the US release Guantanamo Bay prisoners 
Business,"ABN Amro Holding NV, the largest Dutch bank, said profit rose 26 percent in the third quarter, buoyed by a gain from selling its stake in Bank of Asia Pcl."
World,"An ailing Yasser Arafat entered a fourth day of emergency treatment Monday at a French military hospital specializing in blood disorders, but the cause of his precipitous decline in health remained unexplained."
World,The deputy governor of Baghdad has been assassinated in a drive-by shooting in a southern neighborhood. Unknown insurgents gunned down Hatem Kamel Abdul Fatah on Monday morning while 
Business,BRITAIN #39;S largest financial institutions are being urged to take lead roles in lawsuits seeking hundreds of millions of dollars from the scandal-struck US insurance industry.
World,"Special operations forces, armed with machine guns, began patrolling Singapore #39;s residential neighbourhoods and busy shopping districts to thwart a potential terror attack in the city-state, a staunch US ally."
Business,"The Netherlands, Europe #39;s third-largest gas producer, agreed to pay 2.78 billion euros (\$3.55 billion) to buy the natural gas pipeline stakes of Royal/Dutch Shell Group and Exxon Mobil Corp."
Business,"US investment bank JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co (JPM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will continue advising on a defenc strategy for South Africa #39;s Gold Fields (GFIJ."
Sci/Tech," After 216 years of broadsheet life, The Times today followed in the footsteps of The Independent, moving to a compact only format after almost a year of dual publication."
Sci/Tech,"In the wake of rising concerns within companies about intellectual-property lawsuits over software, Microsoft is considering ways to broaden the indemnification policy that provides legal protection to its customers."
Business,Japan #39;s top carmaker Toyota Motor said its interim net profit rose 11.4 percent to a record 584 billion yen (5.5 billion dollars) thanks to brisk sales both at home and overseas.
Sci/Tech,"Latest versions of the Bagle worm have appeared in the internet, prompting anti-virus companies to warn customers about the threat and to push out software updates to spot the new worms."
Sports,DJIBRIL CISSE faces a year out of football with a horror double leg-break that has plunged Liverpool into a major crisis. French striker Cisse snapped two bones in his left leg above the ankle 
World,A suspected Palestinian suicide bomber killed at least four people in Tel Aviv #39;s main market today. The Tel Aviv fire brigade said at least four people were killed in the explosion in the Carmel market in the centre of the city.
World,Militants holding three UN workers hostage in Afghanistan have said they will give officials until Friday to meet their demands. The group had previously suggested it would start killing the hostages on Wednesday 
Business,"From the sales of Halloween masks to the outcome of a Washington Redskins game, amateur prognosticators are looking for almost any indicator that might point to who will "
Sci/Tech,"The discovery of a skeleton of a woman barely three feet tall who hunted tiny elephants and huge rats 18,000 years ago could rewrite the story of human evolution, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s CEO argues that Windows is cheaper and more secure than its open-source rival. Do the facts support him? By John Foley.
Sports,"The curse of the Bambino, which in popular lore prevented the Boston Red Sox from winning the World Series for 86 years, lives on in some commercial precincts."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, Nov 1 (SW) - Following Djibril Cisse #39;s horrendous double break injury at the weekend, Liverpool have revealed the operation the striker underwent yesterday had been a success."
World,"At least four people were killed and 30 wounded in an explosion which ripped through an open market in central Tel Aviv on Monday, Israeli rescue workers and police said."
World,Beijing (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Thousands of police on Monday were guarding a country road outside a village in central China where eyewitnesses said rioting between hundreds of members of the Han ethnic majority and Hui Muslims killed at least seven 
World,Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is visiting Nepal Monday on the first leg of a tour to strengthen trade and cooperation between South Asian nations.
Business,"Gold Fields executives will this week publish their most comprehensive attack to date on the hostile bid for their company, which was launched last month by rival Harmony."
Sci/Tech,There #39;s no use in arguing about it -- the Grand Theft Auto series for the PlayStation 2 is currently the driving force behind the video game industry.
World,"At least three people were killed and 32 others wounded in a suicide bombing at an open-air market in Tel Aviv on Monday, Israeli police and ambulance services said."
World,UKRAINE VOTES: Near complete results from Sunday #39;s presidential election show Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych with 40 percent support and opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko with 39 percent.
Business,"LONDON : Royal Dutch/Shell and Esso Nederlands, a division of ExxonMobil, announced the sale of transport activities in gas joint venture Gasunie to the Dutch government for 2.78 billion euros (3."
Business,"Volkswagen AG workers staged a new round of brief stoppages early Monday, keeping up pressure on the automaker ahead of wage talks in which the company is sticking to a demand for a two-year pay freeze."
Business,"US employers probably added 175,000 workers to payrolls in October, the most in five months, while the unemployment rate held at a three-year low of 5.4 percent, the median forecast in a Bloomberg News survey of economists shows."
Business,"Anger, hope, and sadness pervaded at Boston-area Catholic churches yesterday, where parishioners staged more sit-ins at closing churches, prayed to "
Business,"NEW YORK, November 1 (newratings.com) - Office Depot Inc (ODP.NYS) has announced its plans to consolidate its call centre and account management operations, leading to about 900 job cuts and a charge of about \$12."
Sci/Tech,"IT security experts have increased the threat rating of the newly discovered Bagle.BC infection to  #39;Red Alert #39; as the worm continues to spread rapidly worldwide, causing more and more incidents."
Sci/Tech,From fitness and photography to home entertainment and hi-definition computing BEST Magazine Senior Editor David Gregg has got the goods on some of the BEST STUFF of the season.
Sci/Tech,The man behind Space Ship 1 brought his love of adventure to the University of Texas on Friday. Burt Rutan spoke to students about space tourism.
Sports,"Vijay Singh, the first player in PGA Tour history to earn more than \$10 million in a single season following his Chrysler Championship victory on Sunday, has strengthened his grip at the top of the world rankings."
Sports,"Kostas Kenteris, the Greek sprinter who quit the Olympics after failing a drugs test, has denied faking a motorcycle accident to avoid giving a doping sample."
Sports,"The 14million summer signing broke his leg during the 2-2 draw at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday in a horrific injury, and he is almost certain to have kicked his last ball this season."
Sports,"Park won the CJ Nine Bridges Classic at Jeju, South Korea, on Sunday, shooting a 7-under-par 65 for a 5-stroke victory and giving her game a big boost after a collapse in the final round two weeks ago."
World,Shortly before 11:30 am a large explosion was heard in Tel Aviv #39;s Carmel Market. A suicide bomber entered the market and blew himself up close to a stall at the corner of Hacarmel St.
World,Militants threatening to kill three foreign hostages in Afghanistan on Monday allowed four days for negotiations on their demand that the United Nations withdraw from the country.
World,Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz left here Monday for Nepal on the first leg of his four-day visit to three South Asian states aimed at boosting political and economic 
World,"An Iraqi television cameraman working for Reuters was killed on Monday during heavy fighting between US forces and insurgents in Ramadi, west of Baghdad, policeand witnesses said."
World,A youth was killed in a shootout outside the DGP #39;s office in Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The incident took place after a group of nearly 25 persons who had gathered outside the office tried to block the way 
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., the world #39;s second- largest carmaker, had an unexpected drop in quarterly profit as earnings at its truck making unit fell and a stronger yen cut the value of its overseas sales."
Business,"ABN Amro Holding NV, the Netherlands #39; largest bank, said net profits rose 26 percent in the third quarter, benefiting from a one-time gain on the sale of its stake in the Bank of Asia."
Sci/Tech,"Google has fixed a flaw in its high-profile webmail service, Gmail, which created a possible route for hackers to gain full access hackers full access to a user #39;s email account simply by knowing their user name."
World,"On the eve of the US presidential election, China accused President Bush of trying to  quot;rule over the whole world, quot; saying the invasion of Iraq destroyed the global anti-terrorism "
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp. reported a slight dip in earnings in the second fiscal quarter but marked a record profit for the first fiscal half Monday, as sales growth in North America, Europe and Japan offset losses from an unfavorable exchange rate."
Business,"Energy giant Shell is to sell its stake in the pipeline unit of Dutch gas firm Gasunie to the Dutch government. Both Shell and ExxonMobil are selling their stakes, with the Dutch government paying 2.78bn euros (\$3."
Business,"The New York Mercantile Exchange opened its first overseas trading floor in oil futures Monday in a direct challenge to its main London-based rival, the International Petroleum Exchange."
Business,"Manufacturing conglomerate Tyco International Ltd. said Monday that it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter from a year-ago loss, but the company guided below consensus estimates for the first quarter of fiscal 2005."
Sci/Tech,"NASA hopes to resume space shuttle flights in May 2005, officials said on Friday. But the agency has also confirmed it is considering reducing the number of planned shuttle flights - which could affect the "
Sci/Tech,The RIAA announced it has filed 750 new lawsuits against alleged file-traders using peer-to-peer (P-to-P) software.  quot;The 750 new lawsuits were against  quot;John Doe quot; defendants not yet identified by the RIAA.
World,Police and rescue workers said the blast tore through the open-air Carmel market in Tel Aviv. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with the bodies of the dead and wounded shoppers scattered among the debris of wrecked market stalls.
World,A group threatening to kill three kidnapped foreigners working for the United Nations in Afghanistan has denied extending the deadline for the United States to release all Taliban and al Qaeda prisoners.
World,"An Iraqi cameraman working for Reuters has been killed during heavy fighting between US forces and insurgents in Iraq #39;s western city of Ramadi on Monday, colleagues said."
Business,"US stocks were headed for a flat open on Monday a day ahead of the US Presidential election, as Wall Street awaits a clear-cut winner."
Business,"LONDON : Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said it had signed a 10-year engine maintenance deal with GE Engine Services, a division of US-based conglomerate General Electric."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. and other Internet access providers filed three new lawsuits on Thursday to stop the spread of unsolicited e-mail messages touting everything from home refinancing to miracle health cures.
World,"A Palestinian suicide bomber has hit a bustling open-air market in Tel Aviv, killing three people in a show of force by militants three days after Yasser Arafat was airlifted to France for urgent medical treatment."
World,"Kathmandu, Nov 1 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister and SAARC chairperson Shaukat Aziz arrived here today on a two-day visit to the Himalayan Kingdom."
World,Appeal judges in The Hague have ruled that former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic has the right to defend himself but must have stand-by lawyers.
Business,"Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , in the midst of a hostile takeover attempt of rival PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Monday raised its offer "
Business,"MOSCOW, November 1 (Itar-Tass) - Gazproms chief Alexei Miller has signed a document that founds the open joint stock company Gazpromneft and appoints as its director general Sergei Bogdanchikov, president of Rosneft, PRIME-TASS reported on Monday."
Business,"Growth in manufacturing slowed from the euro zone to Japan in October as strong oil prices and a stuttering global economy took their toll, although British companies performed better, survey data showed."
Sports,"The Green Bay Packers #39; 28-14 win over Washington on Sunday was, of course, good news for Packers fans, but it was especially good news for Packers fans who support Sen. John Kerry."
World,"The US government has warned its citizens in Nordic and Baltic states of the threat of imminent terrorist attacks, the BBC said Monday."
World,Their abductors also extended the deadline on their demand for the United Nations to withdraw from the country until Friday. They had earlier suggested that they might start killing the hostages on Wednesday.
World,An Afghan militant group threatening to kill three kidnapped foreigners said it was involved in negotiations through a mediator but denied extending the Wednesday deadline for their execution.
Business,The Dutch government is taking control of its country #39;s gas transport network in a deal that analysts say will boost competition in the Netherlands and ease the way for the creation of a single European gas market.
Business,"mails and other documents from Merck  amp; Co. show the company fought for years to keep safety concerns from undermining the drug #39;s commercial prospects, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday."
Business,Taiwan shares ended lower Monday on concerns a new videotape of Osama bin Laden threatening the United States could spark panic selling on Wall Street on the last trading session before America #39;s presidential election day.
Business,"Board chairman of the Russian natural gas monopoly Gazprom , Alexei Miller, has signed an order to found the Gazpromneft company, the RIA-Novosti news agency reports."
Business,"tech manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. will hire 1,000 software programmers and invest  $10 million in India over the next 12 months to bolster its research and development activities, an company official said Monday."
Business,"Georgia #39;s homegrown Delta Air Lines has scratched and clawed for three years now, trying to gain every concession it deemed necessary to avoid filing bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"And this comes straight from the horses mouth! Software giant Microsoft has finally acknowledged Linux as its strongest competitor, much to the delight of Australias open source industry association (OSIA)."
Sci/Tech," The latest search engine from Google could turn out to be a privacy nightmare! Once installed in a computer running Windows XP or Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 3 or higher), the Google Desktop "
Sci/Tech,"China #39;s first manned spaceship, the Shenzhou V, was launched in October last year with one Chinese astronaut aboard for a one-day flight."
World," quot;A male suicide bomber blew himself up in a vegetable stall, quot; Tel Aviv police chief David Tzur told reporters. There were four dead including the bomber, a police spokesman said."
World,"China declared martial law in part of a central province after at least seven people were killed, 42 injured and numerous houses set ablaze in clashes between minority Muslims and Han Chinese, officials said on Monday."
Business,CHICAGO _ No one who has watched Harry Stonecipher over the years should be surprised that he has just thrown the biggest punch yet in Boeing Co.
Business,"Dutch bank ABN Amro today reported a 26 rise in net profit for the third quarter to 1.05 billion, mainly due to the exceptional gain from the sale of Bank of Asia but the operational results dropped slightly."
Business,"NO ONE has any idea what will happen to stock markets this week because no one knows who will win the US election and, even if they did, they don #39;t know what a victory for either candidate would mean."
Sci/Tech,"A furious China has shut down over 1,600 Internet cafes and arrested people in a bid to curb the menace of content which is harmful to public morality."
Sci/Tech,"  A smarter internet and a host of cheap, web enabled mobile devices will allow access to a whole range of services on the move, research group Gartner Dataquest said on Sunday, ahead of its ITXpo symposium."
Sci/Tech,"In a second round of lawsuits announced on Thursday, four major US Internet service providers (ISPs) are taking on senders of e-mail spam and unwanted commercial messages sent via instant messaging."
Sports,"As if defending the Paris indoor title was not enough to worry about, Tim Henman knows that every competitive ball he hits in the next few days could have a bearing on whether he makes the line-up for the prestigious Masters Cup in Houston."
World,"America has increased its troop numbers in Iraq to their highest levels since the war ended, it emerged today. Home leave has been delayed for several months for tens of thousands "
World,THE HAGUE (AFP) - Judges at the UN war crimes court ruled that former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic can lead his own defense but must retain lawyers who were appointed by the tribunal in The Hague against his will.
Business,"Oracle, which is in the midst of a hostile takeover attempt of rival PeopleSoft, on Monday raised its offer for the smaller software company by \$3 per share to \$24 per share."
Business,The Singapore government said on Monday it would extend third-party war-risk cover for the operator of Changi Airport and an aviation service provider due to a lack of commercial insurance alternatives.
Business,"Boeing hopes that Chinese airlines will soon place orders for up to 80 of its new 7E7  quot;Dreamliner quot; jets, according to the official publication of Airshow China 2004."
Sci/Tech,"A new short-range missile built by China and capable of striking Taiwan was featured at this year #39;s Zhuhai airshow yesterday. The B611 surface-to-surface missile has a range of between 80 km and 150 km, promotional "
World,An apparent suicide bombing in a crowded Tel Aviv open-air market Monday killed at least five people and seriously injured more than 30 others.
Business," Internet marketer DoubleClick Inc., which is suffering from pricing pressures from online advertisers, said it had hired Lazard Freres  amp; Co."
Sci/Tech,Google has fixed a security flaw in its Gmail web-based e-mail service that allowed attackers to hijack users #39; e-mail accounts.
Business,"Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its hostile takeover offer for rival software company PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"Tyco International Ltd. (TYC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a quarterly profit, helped by strong demand for electronic parts and the absence of costly write-downs "
Sci/Tech,The Chinese local governments have closed 1600 Internet cafes and fined operators a total of 100m yuan (\$12m) between February and August this year.
Sports,"Vijay Singh became the first golfer to earn \$10 million in a single season, after completing victory at the PGA Chrysler Classic at Palm Harbor in Florida on Sunday."
Sports,"Markko Martin and his Michelin shod Ford Focus proved victory two weeks ago in Corsica owed nothing to the fact that his main opponent, Sebastien Loeb, had his sights set more on claiming the necessary points to clinch the 2004 Drivers #39; and Manufacturers "
World,"ZHENGZHOU, China, November 1 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - Ethnic clashes between the Muslim Hui minority and the Han majority in central China #39;s Henan province left several Muslims killed and many others wounded, prompting local authorities to "
World,Oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell Group opened a court action Monday to try to block a strike targeting oil exports in the world #39;s No.
Business,The Dutch government is taking control of its country #39;s gas transport network in a deal that analysts said will boost competition in the Netherlands and ease the way for the creation of a single European gas market.
Sci/Tech,"Intel plans to unveil its first Pentium 4 Extreme Edition (EE) processor compatible with a 1066MHz front side bus (FSB) this week, according to sources at Taiwan motherboard makers."
Sci/Tech,"216 years of publishing history ends on Monday, as The Times switches to a tabloid format. The decision to go fully compact - after trials in London and around the country - was made after sales of the newspaper jumped 4.5 per cent."
World,IRAQS interim prime minister warned that time is running out for a peace settlement in Fallujah as Scottish troops today began relieving American forces who are set to attack the rebel stronghold.
Business,Manufacturing conglomerate Tyco International Ltd. said Monday that it agreed to sell its Tyco Global Network unit to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
Business,"The Sainsbury family backs Chief Executive Justin King #39;s strategy to turn around Britain #39;s third- biggest supermarket chain, Jessica Sainsbury said, and speculation of a takeover is silly."
Business,ST GEORGE Bank has continued to post big gains from its lending with the Sydney based company producing an 18 per cent lift in after tax profit to \$717 million.
Business,"SINGAPORE Singapore #39;s unemployment rate fell to its lowest in more than three years in the third quarter, the government said Monday, as manufacturers and service companies increased investment in the city-state, creating new jobs."
Sci/Tech,China #39;s second manned space flight will orbit the earth for five days with two astronauts onboard in a mission scheduled next year.
Sci/Tech,"Dell reported that earlier this year, an average of 12 percent of all customer support calls to its help desk were for spyware-related trouble."
Sports,"Tim Henman of the UK qualified for the season-ending Masters Cup tennis tournament in Houston this month after Andre Agassi and David Nalbandian, his closest rivals in the rankings, withdrew from this week #39;s Paris Masters."
World,"Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia denounced Monday #39;s suicide attack in Tel Aviv, dismissing fears it might endanger Yasser Arafat #39;s return to Ramallah."
World,"Iran is ready to walk out of nuclear talks with the European Union and face the UN Security Council if the EU insists on demanding Tehran scrap uranium enrichment, a senior Iran security official says."
Business,"In the debate over what to do about the growing number of working people in the United States with little or no health insurance, no company may be taking more heat than the country #39;s largest employer, Wal-Mart Stores."
Business,"Airbus SAS plans to set up an engineering center in China next year to focus on new generation jets for the mainland #39;s fast-growing aviation market, the French aircraft maker said Monday."
Business,"Oil prices extended a bounce from three-week lows on Monday, climbing back above \$52 for US crude amid jitters over tight global winter fuel stocks and this week #39;s US presidential election."
Sci/Tech,The company is shipping the open-source database for Linux and Windows to revive its usage. By Darrell Dunn. Computer Associates on Monday will take the next step in its open-source strategy with the announcement 
Sci/Tech,"China #39;s second manned space flight will carry two astronauts into space and will orbit the Earth for five days. The country #39;s space authorities made the announcement about the mission, which is scheduled for "
Sci/Tech,"A smarter Internet and a host of cheap, Web-enabled mobile devices will allow users to access a whole range of services on the move, research group Gartner Dataquest said on Sunday, ahead of its ITXpo symposium."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. If misery loves company, the baseball fans of Chicago are in big trouble. They don #39;t have the Boston Red Sox to kick around anymore."
World,"year old Palestinian blew himself up in a crowded outdoor market in central Tel Aviv on Monday, killing three Israelis and wounding 32 in the first such attack "
World,"As expected, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) headed by President Festus Mogae won the elections, winning 29 of the 57 seats up for election, giving Mogae a second five-year term in office."
Business,"US consumer spending climbed 0.6 percent as expected in September and inflation remained benign, government data showed on Monday, as shoppers splashed out after showing restraint the previous month."
Business,"REDWOOD SHORES, CALIF. - Oracle Corp. has again raised the stakes in its long-running attempt to take over rival PeopleSoft Inc. On Monday, Oracle boosted its bid by another 14."
Business,"ST GEORGE Bank chief executive Gail Kelly yesterday delivered a bullish two-year forecast of double-digit earnings growth, as an expansion of business lending and new branches in Victoria helped the nation #39;s fifth-biggest bank withstand a margin crunch to "
Business,"For several years before and after Vioxx was approved for commercial use, executives of Merck (MRK:NYSE - news - research) were reportedly aware of ?"
Business,"US energy exchange Nymex has set up a new oil trading floor in Dublin, Ireland, in a move it hopes will lure disenchanted dealers from London."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has announced that the Space Shuttle will take to the skies once more next year, in a launch window that lasts from mid May to early June."
Sci/Tech,"APPLE Computer has extended its online iTunes Music Store downloading service to nine more countries, but not Australia. The countries now able to download songs legally via the Apple system are Austria, Belgium "
Sports,AUSTRALIAN Troy Bayliss boosted his chances of securing a MotoGP seat for next year with a podium finish at the last race of the season in Spain yesterday.
Sports,"WITH the heavens set to open over Melbourne this morning, one of Australia #39;s biggest bookmakers predicts a rush of money so large for Irish galloper Vinnie Roe that he will become the new favourite for today #39;s Melbourne Cup."
Sports,"STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Ticker) - With the support of the home crowd, Sweden #39;s Thomas Johansson finally beat Andre Agassi. Johansson rallied from a set down and defeated the top-seeded Agassi, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4 "
Sports,"ALICIA Molik has become the first Australian in 17 years to win consecutive WTA Tour titles, defeating Russia #39;s Dinara Safina in the final of the Luxembourg Open."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling made a surprise appearance Monday morning with President Bush, limping to the stage to give Bush a strong endorsement."
World,"AT least four people were killed and 30 more were wounded last night by a suicide bomber in an open-air market in the heart of Tel Aviv, the first such attack by Palestinian militants in Israel in more than two months."
Business,"Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its hostile takeover offer for rival software company PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"Shares in J Sainsbury have risen by 3 per cent on mounting rumours of a potential 8 billion bid involving Allan Leighton, the serial director."
Business,"RBC, 01.11.2004, Moscow 16:53:43.Sergey Bogdanchikov has been appointed Gazpromneft General Director. A corresponding decision was signed by Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller, the gas giant said in a released statement."
Sci/Tech,"When Indonesian archaeologists uncovered the remains of several ancient skeletons in a remote island cave, the discovery was hailed as introducing modern humans to an unfamiliar two-legged cousin: Homo floresiensis."
Sports,"  If history and supersititons are replayed, John Kerry can thank the Green Bay Packers. During the past 17 presidential elections, the outcome of the most recent Washington Redskins home "
Sports,ALASTAIR FORSYTH is today pondering over the loose shots that saw the Volvo Masters slip from his grasp at Valderrama. The Paisley golfer had gone into the final round with a three- stroke lead but a poor 
Business,"Wachovia Corp. has completed a \$14.3 billion acquisition of SouthTrust Corp. to create the largest bank in the Southeast, both banks said Monday."
Business,"The Netherlands, Europe #39;s No. 3 natural- gas producer, will pay Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal/Dutch Shell Group 2.78 billion euros (\$3."
Sci/Tech,"UNDER the ownership and editorial direction of a pair of Australians, Britain #39;s venerable newspaper The Times today turned tabloid."
Sci/Tech,"The stem cell lines available for federally-funded research in the US have characteristics which mean they may never be used for medical treatments in humans, a new study suggests."
Sports,"MotoGP star Valentino Rossi has often been linked to a switch to four-wheeled racing but it is not going to happen in the immediate future, if at all."
Sports,"Wolves manager Dave Jones was dismissed Monday with the relegated club struggling near the bottom of the former First Division. Jones, who had been in charge at Molineux since "
World,"A Palestinian teenager blew himself up an open-air market in Tel Aviv on Monday, killing three people in a show of strength by militants three days after Yasser Arafat was airlifted to France for urgent medical care."
World,ISN SECURITY WATCH (01/11/04) - The breakaway Taliban group Jaish-e-Muslimeen (Army of Muslims) has threatened to execute three foreign hostages unless all international troops leave Afghanistan and all Muslim prisoners are freed from US jails.
World,"While the American forces are preparing to launch a large- scale attack against Falluja and al-Ramadi, one of the chieftains of Falluja said that contacts are still continuous yesterday between members representing the city #39;s delegation and the interim "
Business,"Oracle (Quote, Chart) issued a final \$24 per share offer for PeopleSoft (Quote, Chart), gearing up for a final run at the elusive enterprise applications company it has been trying to acquire since June 2003."
Business,"DoubleClick, the one-time darling of dot-com advertising, is on the block, The Post has learned. DoubleClick, which has seen its fortunes steadily decline since the Internet "
Sci/Tech,"In his recent review of the Athlon 64 FX-55 processor, Jason Cross noted  quot;other things being equal, these chips have demonstrated nearly 100 clock scaling efficiency in many cases."
Sci/Tech," quot;80 of Americans could correctly name the first President Bush #39;s pet dog Millie, but only 15 knew that both President Bush and the challenger, Bill Clinton, favoured the death penalty quot; Link."
Sports,"and as many as 15,000 tipped to head to Adelaide #39;s biggest Melbourne Cup party at Morphettville Racecourse -ere praying for the rain to stay away."
World,"The UN has issued an appeal for the immediate return of its three staff members, which included a woman from Northern Ireland, kidnapped in Kabul last week."
Business,"Consumer spending climbed 0.6 in September, in line with expectations, as shoppers splashed out after showing restraint the month before, government data showed Monday."
Business,DoubleClick (DCLK:Nasdaq - news - research) vaulted higher Monday after announcing it had hired a financial adviser to explore options that include a possible sale of the company.
Business,"Valero LP (VLI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to buy Kaneb Services LLC (KSL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Kaneb Pipe Line Partners LP (KPP."
Business,"L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., the world #39;s second-biggest maker of bomb detectors, agreed to buy the marine controls unit of CAE Inc."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. is expected to release a faster version of its powerful but expensive Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor on Monday alongside the introduction of a chipset that uses a faster front-side bus to connect the processor and the memory.
Sci/Tech,All of the human embryonic stem cells available to federally funded scientists under President Bush #39;s three-year-old research policy share a previously unrecognized trait that 
Sci/Tech,mallumax writes  quot;A security hole in GMail has been found (an XSS vulnerability) which allows access to user accounts without authentication.
Sci/Tech,Veritas has announced a new version of its OpForce provisioning software that can help administrators install and manage applications as well as operating systems on servers.
Sci/Tech,"We interrupt the worldwide iPod love-fest to complain a bit. Hey Apple, WTF, the very useful app iPod Download made our iPod 10 times better, we were finally able to easily get music off our iPod, but "
Sci/Tech,"The Matrix Online will benefit from the voice talents and likenesses of many of the movie trilogy #39;s original cast, Warner Bros."
Sports,"ALICIA Molik has become the first Australian woman in 17 years to win consecutive WTA Tour titles, beating Dinara Safina in the final of the Luxembourg Open."
Sports,"International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge, second right, unveils an Olympic flag with Tu Mingde, Vice President of the Chinese Olympic Committee, left, Yu Zaiqing, Chinese Vice Minister of Sports, second left, and Liu Jingmin, President of "
Sports,The club have made a dismal start to the season and are lying 19th in the Championship. A 1-0 defeat by relegation battlers Gillingham proved the final straw and chairman Rick Hayward met with Jones this morning.
Business,"US consumers, who substantially slowed their spending in late summer, roared back to life in September, boosting their purchases by 0.6 per cent."
Business,No. 3 US airline gets commitment from GE Commercial Finance as it looks to avoid bankruptcy. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc.
Business,"L-3 Communications Corp., which supplies products used in aerospace and defense platforms, agreed to buy CAE Inc. #39;s Marine Controls division for about \$225 million cash and the assumption of about \$42."
Business,US automotive company BorgWarner Inc. said Monday it is buying a controlling stake in German supplier Beru AG and would make an offer for the remaining shares in a nearly \$800 million deal that it hopes will strengthen its position with global automakers.
Business,Balfour Beatty staff are this month to begin work on the world #39;s biggest shopping centre in Dubai after forming part of a team which has won the 400 million contract to construct the building.
Sci/Tech,"The Mac Observer has confirmed through testing that the recently recently announced iTunes 4.7 release disables iPod Download, a plug-in to iTunes that allowed "
World,"JERUSALEM, Nov 1 (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Monday #39;s suicide bombing in Tel Aviv which killed three Israelis proved there had been no change in the Palestinian leadership despite the absence of its ailing leader Yasser Arafat, army "
World,"Gunmen assassinated Baghdad #39;s deputy governor on Monday, and voter registration for vital January elections began as fresh American soldiers arrived in the capital - reinforcements "
World,"STOCKHOLM, Nov 1 (AFP) - Prime ministers of the five Nordic countries meeting here on Monday said they were worried by a US warning of potential terror attacks in the region, but claimed that security was high enough to ward off the threat."
Business,"Oracle Corp. raised its takeover offer for PeopleSoft Inc. by 14 percent to \$8.8 billion, increasing the pressure on the smaller software company to give up its 17-month fight against the bid."
Business," Activity in the nation #39;s manufacturing sector grew in October for the 17th straight month, but at a slower pace than the previous month, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc., the third-largest carrier in the world, said Monday that it signed a commitment letter from GE Commercial Finance to provide \$500 million of financing to the beleaguered airline."
Business,Humana Inc. reported sharply higher third-quarter earnings Monday on the strength of broad gains in the health benefit company #39;s commercial and government business.
Business,"Chinese textile exporters have lashed out at the latest attempts by the US to restrict imports of textile and garment products. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, an interagency group "
Sci/Tech,New Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor will be available in a high-end PC from Dell. Intel is expected to release a faster version of its powerful but expensive Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor this week 
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s called  quot;spim, quot; and it #39;s the instant-messaging equivalent of spam--a shotgun blast of unwanted advertisements via instant-messaging tools or chat rooms."
Sci/Tech,"A PlayStation 2 version of the hugely-anticipated Resident Evil 4 will be released in Japan at the end of 2005, Capcom has confirmed, ending the long-term exclusivity arrangement it had previously signed with Nintendo."
Sci/Tech,BT has cut the ribbon on a new internet telephone service aimed at small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). The  quot;BT Business Broadband Voice quot; service lets workers save money on voice calls by routing them over the net.
Sports,"Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand beat Argentine Mariano Zabaleta 7-6 (3), 6-4 in a first round match Monday at the Paris Masters, setting up a clash with defending champion Tim Henman."
Sports,"International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge expressed confidence Monday in Beijing #39;s decision to scale back Olympic construction, saying plans for a frugal Games #39; #39; wouldn #39;t interfere with holding the 2008 Summer Games."
World,"Thieves have stolen 15 rare items of medieval Chinese jewelry from the British Museum, including historically important gold earrings, amulets and hair pins, a museum spokeswoman said on Monday."
Business,Shares in PeopleSoft surged in New York after Larry Ellison #39;s Oracle tabled a take-it-or-leave-it \$8.8 offer for the business software company.
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Cos., Exxon Mobil Corp. and the Dutch government struck a deal Monday giving the Netherlands - the third-largest gas producer in Europe - more control of the Dutch gas company Gasunie."
Business,China #39;s trouser exporters are bracing themselves against the threat of a US trade war aimed at their products. US officials opened an investigation on Friday into whether Chinese trouser makers were pocketing an unfair share of the world market.
Sci/Tech, Toshiba Corp. has announced a voluntary exchange program for memory modules in some of its notebook PCs after identifying a module problem that could cause the PCs to exhibit blue screens 
Sci/Tech,"It is 2004, six years after the events of Resident Evil 2. The Umbrella Corperation is gone. You are Leon S. Kennedy, a ex-police officer for the doomed town of Raccoon City."
Sports,"International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge tried to erase Beijing #39;s money worries Monday, saying that hosting the Games will benefit the country."
Sports,"Now we know how it used to be for those French Foreign Legionnaires, dying of thirst, out of sweat, lost and hopeless, blinded by sandstorms, crawling through the desert - and then seeing Victoria Falls."
Business,"Pipeline operator Valero LP said Monday that it agreed to purchase Kaneb Services LLC and Kaneb Pipe Line Partners LP, in a \$2.8 billion move to create the largest terminal operator and second-largest petroleum liquids pipeline operator in the United "
Business,"Profit at Tyco #39;s electronics unit rose more than fourfold in the quarter as revenue climbed 15 percent on higher sales volume in automotive, communications, computer and consumer electronics."
Business," DoubleClick, the online advertising and marketing company, has said it has appointed advisers to look at the possibility of selling off all or part of its business."
Business,"Humana Inc. reported third-quarter net income of \$84.3 million, or 52 cents per share, up from \$62.1 million, or 38 cents per share, a year earlier."
Business,St George Bank Limited (SGB) today advised it was targeting 10 earnings per share growth in FY05 after a solid increase in full year earnings.
Sci/Tech,"profile government crackdown on Internet cafes in China resulted in the temporary closure of 18,000 Internet cafes between February and August, but few cafes were closed permanently, according to the official Xinhua news agency."
Sci/Tech,"Adding a big piece to its utility computing jigsaw puzzle, Veritas Software (Quote, Chart) rewrote its OpForce server provisioning software to include application discovery and configuration."
Sci/Tech,Macromedia Inc. plans to announce Monday a special version of its Contribute Web publishing desktop application designed to automate and simplify the creation and modification of eBay Inc.
Sports,"KARACHI : Pakistan levelled the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a fighting last-day victory, thanks to a 10-wicket haul to leg spinner Danish Kaneria and a timely half century from Shoaib Malik."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, hospitalized in Paris, condemned Monday a suicide bombing which killed three civilians and the bomber in Tel Aviv, his senior advisor Nabil Abu Rudeina said."
World,UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei urged Iran on Monday to suspend uranium enrichment and called on North Korea to dismantle its weapons program or at least allow inspectors to ensure it is  quot;exclusively peaceful.
World,The United Nations and European Union were urged today to muster a more effective international response to the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Business,"St George Bank, Australia #39;s fifth-largest, says annual net profit rose 18 per cent to A\$717 million (\$782 million) on stronger housing and business lending and it forecasts double-digit "
Business,"The New York Mercantile Exchange is in talks with UK regulators about starting open outcry oil trade in London but will let market demand decide whether it moves from Dublin, President James Newsome said on Monday."
Business," A Halloween storm gave the Denver metro area its first taste of snow for the fall, and dumped even more white gold on top of snow that had already fallen at Colorado #39;s mountain ski resorts."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International on Monday kicked off its entry into open-source software with the release of its Ingres r3 database.
Sci/Tech,"China has announced that is to send a second manned mission to space in 2005, signaling a firm commitment to its emerging space programme."
Sports,"MELBOURNE: Two dancers and a diva can cut an artistic flourish to the finish of today #39;s Melbourne Cup, but if Irish champion Vinnie Roe starts in the race, the calls of  quot;bravo quot; are more likely to be for him."
Business,"After much speculation that it would raise its bid yet again, Oracle Corp. Monday morning announced its latest offer for PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"No. 1 Japanese automaker posts drop in 3Q earnings, but boosts forecast for global sales in 2004. TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp."
Business,"The generic drug maker #39;s deal to buy King Pharmaceuticals was supposed to mark its arrival in the brand-name drug business. Instead, it put the spotlight on a new CEO #39;s strategy that billionaire investor Carl Icahn doesn #39;t like."
Sci/Tech,"Google has fixed a security hole in Google GMail, its free invitation only 1GB web mail service. The Google Gmail security flaw allowed hackers to be able to log into a users GMail account with only having to know ones username."
Sci/Tech,"Sony BMG - aka  #39;Bony #39; - the merged music label is in talks with Grokster, the P2P software company has confirmed. Negotiations are believed to be focused on the development of a new, label-friendly P2P network."
Sports,When will Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson ever bury the hatchet? Looks like never as the bitter tit-for-tat goes unabated. By Jeffrey Low.
Sports,"Grace Park won the CJ Nine Bridges Classic yesterday at Jeju, South Korea, shooting a 7-under-par 65 for a five-stroke victory and giving her game a big boost after a collapse in the final round two weeks ago."
Sports,"n If the New England Patriots are considered the NFL #39;s best team, what does that make Pittsburgh? The Steelers opened a lot of eyes Sunday at Heinz Field with a convincing 34-20 win over the defending Super "
Sports," World Cup winners Brazil were on Monday drawn to meet European champions Greece, Gold Cup winners Mexico and Asian champions Japan at the 2005 Confederations Cup."
World,"RAMADI, Iraq - Six Iraqis were killed as violence flared in the flashpoint city of Ramadi on Monday as nearby Fallujah braced for an all-out assault with US and Iraqi troops massing in the rebel heartlands."
Business,"Activity in the nation #39;s manufacturing sector grew in October for the 17th straight month, but at a slower pace than the previous month, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday."
Business,"Kennametal Inc., a maker of metal-cutting tools, and mining and highway construction equipment, said Monday that it signed a \$500 million amended and restated revolving credit agreement."
Business,Lockheed Martin Corp. Monday said a court ruling in its dispute with the Department of Energy and the state of Idaho will reduce fourth-quarter earnings by \$110 million.
Sci/Tech,"Competitors criticise Dell for a lack of engineering expertise, but the company says one significant computer due to launch in November is its own design: its second-generation blade server, the PowerEdge 1855."
Sports,MICHAEL Owen rescued Real Madrid once again as they struggled to overcome a defiant Getafe in the lesser-known Madrid derby at the Bernabeu.
Sports,"Everyone knew Sunday #39;s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens was going to be a defensive struggle, but very quietly each team had designs on a big offensive day."
Sports,Point guard Devin Harris #39; play in the preseason has impressed Mavericks coach Don Nelson enough to start the rookie from Wisconsin.
World," Former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic can defend himself at a war crimes tribunal but he must accept a standby lawyer in case he becomes ill again, judges ruled on Monday."
Business,"Valero LP (VLI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will buy Kaneb Services LLC (KSL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Kaneb Pipe Line Partners LP (KPP."
Business,"  Crude oil futures closed higher to tally a gain of 5 percent for the month, lifted by growing doubt that Chinas interest rate hike will dampen energy demand, and the ever existing possibility that supply disruptions could "
Sci/Tech,Analyst Gartner is predicting radical change will occur as organisations realise that IT must act as a key driver for business change.
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc."
Sports,"PARIS : Thailand #39;s Paradorn Srichaphan set up a Paris Masters second round showdown with defending champion Tim Henman after beating Argentina #39;s Mariano Zabaleta 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 in his opening match."
Sports,"The Steelers got a bucket full of treats yesterday, including turnovers, early points, a poised quarterback and a dominating defensive performance."
Sports,"Argentina will play African champion Tunisia at Cologne on June 15 in the opener of the Confederations Cup, which Germany will use to prepare for hosting the 2006 World Cup."
Sports,"Sammy Morris has given the Dolphins #39; rushing attack a much-needed shot in the arm, running for 174 yards and one touchdown in the past two games."
Sports,Owens mocked Lewis with some nifty footwork after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass in the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles #39; 15-10 victory over Baltimore on Sunday.
World,"A PALESTINIAN suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowded outdoor market in central Tel Aviv last night, killing four Israelis and wounding 32."
World,"MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - Leftist candidate Tabare Vazquez declared victory in Uruguay #39;s presidential election Sunday after exit polls showed him surging past two rivals with a majority of the votes, apparently aligning this small South American country with "
World,"HELSINKI, Finland - US embassies in Finland and Latvia issued a rare warning to Americans in the Nordic and Baltic region to be wary of shopping centers and public transport amid a threat of a possible terror attack Monday."
Business,"Stocks rose after US crude oil fell below \$50 a barrel on Monday, offsetting jitters ahead of an uncertain outcome for the US presidential election."
Business,"com. In a new indication that the sale of US-built telecommunications infrastructure to foreign interests at fire-sale prices is continuing, Tyco International announced Monday that it is selling its Tyco Global Network to India #39;s Tata Group."
Sci/Tech,"The space shuttle will not fly before May 2005, according to NASA officials. This pushes the shuttle #39;s return-to-flight schedule back by two months, and postpones a vital servicing mission to the International Space Station."
Sci/Tech,"Companies such as SAP and IBM must break their software packages into smaller units as their corporate clients want to cherry pick them to update systems more frequently, consultancy Gartner said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks have called a news conference for today at 1 pm (et), when they are expected to introduce Wally Backman as their new manager."
World,"Militants threatening to kill three foreign hostages said Monday they were ready to negotiate with a UN envoy, but they warned that any rescue attempt would end in bloodshed and stuck to their demands that the world body withdraw from Afghanistan and that "
World,"FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, Nov. 1, 2004 -- A British armored battle group of about 850 soldiers, led by the 1st Battalion of the Black Watch Regiment, has deployed from Basra, Iraq, to an area south "
Business,"NOVEMBER 01, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Oracle Corp. extended what it called its  quot;best and final offer quot; for rival PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"WASHINGTON : US manufacturing activity expanded for the 17th straight month in October, albeit at a slower pace, but energy prices squeezed profits, a survey showed."
Business,"Health insurer Humana Inc. reported a 36 percent increase Monday in third-quarter earnings, driven by solid performance in a number of the company #39;s business lines."
Sports,The pall of hopelessness that has shrouded Berti Vogts #39; tenure as Scotland manager is unlikely to clear now that the German has departed.
Sports,Latrell Sprewell says he #39;ll ask to be traded if the Minnesota Timberwolves don #39;t sign him to a contract extension by Wednesday night #39;s opener.
Sports,"Part of a doping sample taken from the horse that won Ireland #39;s only gold medal at the Athens Olympics was stolen, the International Equestrian Federation said Monday."
Business,"Oracle is to raise its hostile bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft to \$8.8 billion, calling this its  #39;best and final #39; offer."
Business,"Russian officials demanded up to \$10 billion in additional taxes from Yukos and its soon-to-be-sold main unit on Monday, pushing the debts of Russia #39;s embattled No."
Business,"BorgWarner Inc., the biggest US maker of automatic-transmission parts for cars, said it plans to take over Beru AG, valuing the German maker of diesel-engine starting systems at \$795 million."
Sci/Tech,Intel today announced a faster Pentium 4 of its high-end Extreme Edition (EE) series as well as an updated PCI Express chipset now supporting FSB1066.
Sci/Tech,"When the Cassini spacecraft #39;s Huygens probe parachutes to the surface of the Saturn moon Titan on Jan. 14, it could splash into a lake, burrow into a powdery drift or slam onto rock-hard ice."
Sports,"When Bennett King takes up the post as West Indies head coach in mid-November, he will have a familiar face as his full-time assistant: Australian academy senior coach David Moore."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Southern California and Oklahoma remained the top two teams in the Bowl Championship Series standings, while Miami- Florida and Florida State plummeted in the rankings after suffering surprising road losses on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,Chinese scientists have optimized the spacecraft #39;s configuration to reduce its weight and improve the performance of onboard equipment.
Sci/Tech,"We speculated about it in May, the online world went crazy about a possibility as soon as they came to know about Google registering GBrowser."
Sci/Tech,"com November 1, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year."
Sports,"  Swede Thomas Johansson shocked top seed Andre Agassi 3 6 6 3 7 6 in a thrilling final at the Stockholm Open, to pick up his first title since the 2002 Australian Open."
Sports,"The international equestrian body, the FEI, has been informed that the  quot;B quot; sample of Waterford Crystal was stolen in Cambridgeshire last month."
Sports,"While the official result of the US election won #39;t be known until Tuesday night, at the earliest, John Kerry #39;s campaign may already feel they know the result, thanks to a weekend football game."
Sports,Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal are better placed than ever before to achieve Champions League success - and insisted they would not be muscled out of their stride at home or abroad.
World,The Central Election Commission of Ukraine has announced that the second round of the countrys presidential election would be held.
Business,Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) presented its  quot;best and final offer quot; for takeover prey PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Amazon.com subsidiary A9.com on Monday released a version of its Internet toolbar for the Firefox Web browser. A9 said that the toolbar, which is available for free download, will offer the same features to "
Sci/Tech,"Search engine Google has fixed a security flaw that was occurring in their email service, Gmail. The company did not reveal the nature of flaw, only that they had corrected it."
Sci/Tech,"Alexander Linden, a prominent Gartner Research analyst will be talking about the future later this week in Cannes, France. Smart Web was held ahead of this week #39;s ITXpo symposium, an annual event held to identify the future of technology."
Sports,Berti Vogts quit as Scotland #39;s national soccer coach after a run of results left the team unlikely to qualify for the 2006 World Cup in his home country of Germany.
Sports,Sporting News #39; Ken Rosenthal has learned that the Houston Astros will reassign general manager Gerry Hunsicker within the organization and elevate Tim Purpura to the GM position.
World,"RAMADI, Iraq, Nov 1 (MASNET  amp; News Agencies) - Violence flared in the flashpoint city of Ramadi as nearby Fallujah braced for an all-out assault with fresh US and Iraqi troops massing in the rebel heartlands."
Business,"REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Oracle is increasing the stakes in its hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft. Oracle has increased its cash offer for PeopleSoft shares from 21 dollars a share to 24 dollars a share."
Business,Nymex crude oil futures fell below \$50 a barrel Monday morning in a flurry of technical selling ahead of the presidential elections on Tuesday.
Business,"Lockheed Martin Corp. will take a fourth-quarter after-tax charge of about \$110 million, or about 25 cents per share, for damages and costs from a court decision rejecting its request to overturn a contract #39;s termination, the No."
Sci/Tech,"Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against spam and viruses, has published a report revealing the top ten viruses and hoaxes causing problems for businesses around the world."
Sports,"Gordon McQueen has urged the Scottish Football Association to install Walter Smith as the next Scotland manager. The search now begins for Berti Vogts #39; successor, following the German #39;s surprise decision to resign."
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - Andre Agassi and David Nalbandian announced Monday that they have withdrawn from the Paris Masters because of injuries."
Sports,"as usual, but was able to burn St. Louis for deep TD passes to wideout Chris. receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD). Chambers and McMichael have combined for 60 of."
Sports,"John Kerry supporters got a welcome omen for their candidate on Sunday: The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Redskins. If history holds, the 28-14 score portends a victory "
World,Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says time is running out for Al-Fallujah residents to evict foreign fighters from the city of face a US-Iraqi military operation to do so.
World,"French doctors are expected to issue a preliminary report on the medical condition of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat by midweek, according to Palestinian officials, who "
World,"Beijing, Nov 01 - On the eve of the US Presidential poll, one of the key architects of China #39;s foreign policy lashed out at the controversial  quot;Bush doctrine quot; of pre-emptive strikes, the  quot;catastrophic quot; war on Iraq and predicted that the 21st century will "
World,"A US citizen is among four people reported to have been kidnapped at gunpoint from their office in Baghdad.  quot;They stormed the villa with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, quot; a police source told the Reuters agency."
World,"Botswana #39;s ruling party has won by a landslide in Saturday #39;s general elections, assuring President Festus Mogae of a second and final term in office."
Business,"American consumers, who substantially slowed down their spending in late summer, roared back to life in September, boosting their purchases by 0.6 per cent."
Business," Russia #39;s embattled Yukos oil giant faced additional tax claims after authorities said the firm was suspected of underpaying 6.7 billion dollars for 2002, Interfax reported."
Business,Health insurer Humana Inc. posted a rise in quarterly profit on Monday as the company #39;s Medicare business gained and it kept health premiums ahead of soaring underlying medical costs.
Business,"NEW YORK, November 1 (newratings.com) - World crude oil prices rose in Asia trading this morning, with the Nigerian oil unions beginning their protests in a build-up to a nationwide general strike planned for later this month."
Sci/Tech,"China has closed 1,600 internet cafes and fined operators a total of \$12 million for letting children play violent games and for other violations, the government said."
Sci/Tech,Today we would like to introduce to you two new guests: Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.46GHz processor and i925XE Express chipset supporting 266MHz FSB frequency (1066MHz QDR).
Sci/Tech,"Google announced plans to offer its Google Desktop Search to Mac computers on Friday, introducing Google technology to a loyal group of computer users who are not using the Windows operating system."
Sci/Tech,"LYNNFIELD, Mass., Nov. 1 - NetSky-P and Zafi-B were the top two viruses in circulation in October, security company Sophos says in its monthly top-10 viruses and hoaxes lists."
Sports,"Glasgow - Scotland manager Berti Vogts has resigned because of  quot;disgraceful abuse quot; including being spat upon, he said in a Scottish Football Association statement on Monday."
Sports,"Arsene Wenger is aware of the pressure facing Arsenal ahead of the Champions League game with Panathinaikos. The Gunners, who have never gone past the quarter-finals, are yet to spark in Group E this season "
Sports,"It has become the time of year when everything in college football is relative. Your team has to win its games in order to move up in the BCS poll, or win its conference, or even just to qualify for a bowl bid."
Sports,The headline-grabbing rivalry between Shaquille O #39;Neal and Kobe Bryant is likely to dominate the opening weeks of the NBA season that begins on Tuesday.
World,"Militants kidnapped an American and three other foreigners in a bloody assault on their office in the capital Monday, and gunmen assassinated "
World,"A Palestinian teenager laden with explosives walked into a crowded outdoor market and blew himself up Monday, killing three Israelis, wounding 32 and scattering bloody vegetables and spices along the ground."
Business,"Russian tax authorities slapped oil giant Yukos and its main production unit with two new tax claims for nearly \$10 billion, raising the company #39;s total bill to more than \$17."
Business,"Further strengthening India #39;s position in the global communications arena, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (Quote, Chart) will pay \$130 million for Tyco #39;s (Quote, Chart) undersea fiber-optic network, the companies announced today."
Sports,"GLASGOW, Scotland Nov 1, 2004 - Berti Vogts resigned as coach of Scotland #39;s national soccer team Monday, citing rude fans. Vogts, a German, held the job for 2 1/2 years, going 9-16-7 and failing to qualify for this year #39;s European Championship."
Sports," Gerry Hunsicker has announced his resignation as general manager of the Houston Astros. Tim Purpura, who had been serving as the assistant general manager, has been named the new GM of the team."
World,"Ukraine #39;s presidential election ended virtually in a dead heat, according to official results, after a campaign that international election observers criticized "
World,Dutch oil giant Shell has asked a Nigerian court to block oil workers from joining a nationwide labor strike set to begin November 16.
World,"offensive to retake the insurgent-held cities has begun on the eve of the US presidential election. company #39;s office in Baghdad, the Interior Ministry said on Monday."
Business,"This has been another month of growth for manufacturing and the economy in general, although the latest monthly report on business from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) indicates that the rate of manufacturing growth is slowing down."
Business,Oil and gas company Anadarko Petroleum Corp. said Monday that it is selling its Southeast Colorado producing properties to an affiliate of Citation Oil  amp; Gas Corp.
Business,"Tyco International Ltd. (TYC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a quarterly profit on Monday, reversing a year-earlier loss, helped by strong demand for electronic parts."
Business,"The Dutch Government has for 1.93 billion bought total control of a pipeline being built to tackle the gas shortages which have sent UK energy prices soaring, after Shell and Esso."
Business,"The end of the line for an Internet icon? DoubleClick (nasdaq: DCLK - news - people ) on Monday said it has retained Lazard Freres to  quot;explore strategic options, quot; including the sale of all or part of its business."
Sci/Tech,"com November 1, 2004, 9:56 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Scotland national team coach Berti Vogts stepped down Monday following a nightmare start to the World Cup qualifying campaign."
Sports,PALM HARBOUR - Vijay Singh became the first golfer to earn more than US\$10 million (\$14.79 million) in prizemoney in a season with a five-stroke victory in the Chrysler Championship yesterday.
Sports,Arsenal plan to shore up their defence for the visit of Panathinaikos knowing victory on Tuesday would go a long way to ensuring their qualification for the next stage of the Champions League.
Sports,"  Wally Backman was hired Monday as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, taking over a team coming off one of the worst seasons in major league history."
Sports,"Description: Since 1936, the outcome of the Washington Redskins last home game has predicted the next president. When the Redskins have won their last home game, the incumbent party has retained the White House."
Sports,"Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - The Orlando Magic acquired forward Brandon Hunter from the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday in exchange for guard Keith Bogans."
World,"Brazil #39;s currency fell on investor concern that ruling Workers #39; Party losses in municipal elections may bolster opposition to the government #39;s legislative agenda, hindering efforts to cut government spending and boost growth."
Business, AFC Enterprises Inc. said Monday it has inked a deal to unload the Church #39;s Chicken chain to a private investment group for  $390 million.
Business,Online marketing firm DoubleClick says it has retained investment bankers Lazard Freres to  quot;explore strategic options to achieve greater shareholder value.
Business,  The Dutch government agreed Monday to buy the pipeline unit of the Dutch gas company Gasunie for  $3.55 billion from Exxon Mobil and the Royal Dutch/Shell Group.
Sci/Tech,"Three new variants of the Bagle virus that emerged last week are still in circulation, but the attacks seem to be leveling off. While the latest viruses have some sophisticated features, security "
Sci/Tech,Macromedia made a play for eBay sellers Monday by debuting a custom version of its Contribute 3 Web content publishing application that #39;s designed to speed the creation and upkeep of eBay Stores.
Sports,"Berti Vogts has admitted that he had little option but to quit as Scotland coach, blaming what he called  quot;disgraceful abuse quot;."
World,"The Norwegian Embassy in Latvia closed on Nov. 1, days after Latvian law enforcement agencies warned that the Baltic state had received information from the United States, Norway, and Estonia about a possible terrorist attack."
Business,"Argentina submitted on Monday to the US Securities and Exchange Commission its offer to restructure \$100 billion in defaulted debt, clearing the way for a world-record debt swap, Economy Ministry spokesman "
Business,The nation #39;s largest defense contractor will take a \$110 million charge against its fourth quarter earnings after losing a court bid to salvage at least some of the money it pumped 
Business,The joint Nordic pavilion at theWorld Exhibition in Japan 2005 was presented on Monday at the Nordic Council #39; 56th annual Session in Stockholm.
Sci/Tech,"It may be that many people, staring blankly from their sofas into the empty, late-night flicker of their televisions, are in need of rescuing."
Sci/Tech,"A security hole in Google #39;s Gmail service, which reportedly made it easy for hackers to access users #39; e-mail, has been corrected, Google says."
Sports,"That #39;s the summary of the latest BCS standings released on Monday. Cal made the most significant jump, up four spots to No. 4. If the season ended today, the Bears would be automatically qualified for an at-large BCS bowl berth, most likely the Rose."
World,"Two Arabs, a US citizen and an Asian working for the Saudi Arabian Trading and Contracting Company were abducted today in Iraq, Agence France-Presse reported citing a spokesman for the Iraqi interior ministry."
World,"RIGA, Latvia Nov 1, 2004 - Security was tighter around the US embassies in Finland and Latvia on Monday amid a US warning that Americans living and traveling in the Nordic and Baltic nations should be on guard against a possible terrorist strike."
Business,"LONDON : World oil prices tumbled more than two dollars in New York, sliding below 50 dollars for the first time in nearly a month amid reports of higher Iraqi oil exports and easing fears over a Nigerian strike, analysts said."
Business,"Initial public offerings just wrapped up one of their best weeks in some time, with 10 companies coming to market, raising \$1.7 billion, and several soaring in their debuts."
Sci/Tech,The Nokia 9500 Communicator has been granted the IEEE 802-11b and WPA (Wireless Protected Access) certifications by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Sports,"Caminiti died from acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine and opiates, a spokeswoman for the New York City Medical Examiners Office told ESPN."
Sports, The Charlotte Bobcats traded forward Brandon Hunter to the Orlando Magic on Monday in exchange for guard Keith Bogans.
World,"BAGHDAD : Six staff of a Saudi Arabian company, including one US citizen, an Asian and at least three Iraqis, were kidnapped from their offices in Baghdad, police and a lawyer for the company told AFP."
World,Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz arrives tomorrow in his capacity as the Chairman of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) before he hands the Chair over to Prime Minister Khaleda Zia during the 13th Saarc summit in Dhaka between 
Business,"Oil rose as Nigeria, the world top oil exporter, sees the call for a strike later this month. December crude oil lifted 24 cents to \$52."
Business,"Manufacturing expanded at the slowest pace in more than a year in October, Americans spent more than they earned in September and home construction declined in the final economic reports before tomorrow #39;s presidential election."
Business,The Argentine government on Monday presented US regulators with details of a debt exchange offering intended to restructure some US\$103 billion (euro80.
Sci/Tech,Intel is targeting extreme gamers and power PC users with its latest high-performance platform based on the Pentium 4 processor Extreme Edition and a faster system bus enabled by the 925XE Express chipset.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba #39;s laptop exchange program will run worldwide from Nov. 1 to April 30. The company said 650,000 PCs could be affected. It stressed that the recall will not affect the projected recovery of its PC business."
Sci/Tech,"In a move that #39;s bound to both please and displease, Capcom have revealed that Resident Evil 4 will arrive on PlayStation 2 late next year."
Sci/Tech," eBay has gone from being an online community founded in 1995 so people could sell things to each other, to a vast, multi national virtual monopoly where the dollar and the bottom line rule."
Sports,"A drug overdose killed former NL MVP Ken Caminiti, who admitted using steroids during his playing days and tested positive for cocaine in the days before he died."
Sports,"ATHENS, Greece Nov 1, 2004 - With a prosecutor expected to announce the results Tuesday of an investigation into a doping scandal that disgraced Greece #39;s two top sprinters, former Olympic champion Kostas Kenteris insisted he never tried to evade drug "
World,"Hatim Kamil was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, said Baghdad Governor Ali al-Haidari. Interior Ministry spokesman Colonel Adnan Abdul-Rahman said Mr Kamil was killed when gunmen opened fire on his car in the southern Doura neighbourhood."
Business,"Oil futures prices sank below \$50 a barrel Monday, continuing the selloff sparked last week by rising US supplies of crude and easing fears about the refining industry #39;s ability to satisfy heating oil demand."
Business,"Oracle Corp., the world #39;s second-largest software firm, made what it called its last and best offer for rival PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday in a takeover battle that has now raged for almost a year and a half."
Business,Online movie rental service Netflix Inc. reported Monday that it lowered its monthly rental fee by \$4 in what is heating up to be a price war with video rental giant Blockbuster Inc.
Business,com. The sale of US-built telecom infrastructure to foreign firms at fire-sale prices continues. Tyco International says it is selling its Tyco Global Network to India #39;s Tata Group.
Business,The Canadian government has signalled its intention to re-introduce legislation to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Sci/Tech,"Iogear today announced a rechargeable mini mouse with bluetooth interface. The mouse can be opoerated up to 66 feet away from the computer, making it a practical tool fro presentations, the company said."
Sci/Tech," quot;It #39;s the same old stuff we #39;ve seen in all the Bagle variants over the last months. The authors have just modified it to evade detection of most antivirus programs and spammed it widely, quot; said Mikko Hyppnen of F-Secure."
Sports,"The number of the day is 10. As in 10 million dollars, which is what Vijay Singh has won this year on the PGA Tour. As in 10 victories, which Singh is going for this week (and will probably get, since he won "
Sports,The Scottish Football Association have confirmed that Berti Vogts has resigned as coach of the national team. The German has been under intense pressure after a series of bad results and was expected to be 
Sports,"Former baseball National League MVP Ken Caminiti died of an accidental drug overdose, a spokeswoman for the New York City medical examiner said Monday."
World,"Gunmen kidnapped an American, a Nepali and two Arab men from their Baghdad office on Monday, police said.  quot;They stormed the villa with automatic rifles and rocket- propelled grenades."
World,THE mother of a 16-year-old suicide bomber who killed three people in Tel Aviv was in tears today as she asked:  quot;Why did they choose my boy?
Business,"Crude oil prices have dipped in New York, sliding as much as two dollars to around \$50 a barrel. That #39;s extending declines seen last week despite concerns that a planned strike in Nigeria could affect output."
Business,"LONDON, November 1 (newratings.com) - The Russian oil giant, Yukos Oil (YUSA.FSE), has been asked for additional back-tax payments of more than \$10 billion, increasing the company #39;s total tax liabilities to above \$17."
Sci/Tech,"The Extreme Edition bears out Intel #39;s announcement last month that it would look beyond increased clock speed.  quot;The problem is, if they keep the clock speed and increase the bus speed, they #39;ll "
Sci/Tech,"To make sure nobody missed its big change from a broadsheet to a tabloid, The Times of London told readers about it on the front page."
Sci/Tech,NASA has again adjusted its schedule for bringing the space shuttle back into use. CBS reports that the space agency announced it is aiming for a mid-May launch.
Sci/Tech,Toshiba is launching a global program to replace faulty memory modules in certain models of its notebook computers that have been on sale since as early as April 2002.
Sci/Tech,"IOGEAR has launched its rechargeable Bluetooth Mini Mouse, enabling road warriors to work wirelessly and save space. The PC/Mac compatible Bluetooth Mini Mouse #39;s small, slim design saves space in laptop bags and in the workspace."
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Sports,"American Andre Agassi and Argentine David Nalbandian have pulled out of the Paris Masters, organizers said Monday, meaning neither will play in the season ending Masters Cup."
Sports," The University of Washington reportedly fired head football coach Keith Gilbertson on Monday. According to KING 5 News in Seattle, Gilbertson has been dismissed and it is unclear "
Sports, Greeces disgraced Olympic sprint champion Costas Kenteris on Sunday broke a lengthy silence since the end of the Athens Games to deny faking a motorcycle crash to avoid a doping test.
Sports,"The Orlando Magic eased their logjam at the shooting guard position somewhat today, dealing Keith Bogans to the expansion Charlotte Bobcats for power forward Brandon Hunter."
Sports,  Houston Astros General Manager Gerry Hunsicker announced Monday he #39;s stepping down after nine years on the job and less than two weeks after the club came within one game of reaching the World Series for the first time.
Sports,"  Looking to share some of the magic that propelled the Boston Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years, US President George W. Bush enlisted a fan favourite to deliver his pitch while Democratic Sen."
World,"AP) Nov. 1, 2004   US Embassy officials are confirming that an American is among four foreigners abducted during a bloody assault at their office in Baghdad."
World,Exit polls in Ukraine #39;s presidential election appear to show that none of the 24 candidates has won the election outright. The vote has been largely split between the prime minister Viktor Yanukovich and the main opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko.
World,"Yasser Arafat #39;s French physicians are refusing to discuss his health crisis, leading to rampant speculation about the Palestinian leader #39;s dramatic deterioration."
World,"Uruguay has made a historic political shift in electing its first leftist president, Tabare Vazquez, and giving his coalition a majority in Congress to face rebuilding the country after its recent economic crisis."
Business,"Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd., India #39;s top phone and broadband provider, on Monday said it plans to buy Tyco International Ltd. #39;s undersea fiber-optic network for \$130 million, a move an analyst said could spawn a number of similar deals involving foreign "
Business,"Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in October for the 17th consecutive month, albeit at a slower rate than in September, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported Monday."
Business,"Oracle today unveiled its  quot;best and final offer quot; for PeopleSoft, promising to withdraw entirely from the long-running takeover battle if its \$24 per share proposal is not accepted by 19 November 2004."
Business,The Institute for Supply Management said Monday US economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in October. ISM #39;s purchasing managers index registered 56.
Business,"WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - Shares of Merck  amp; Co. plunged almost 9 percent Monday after a media report said that documents show the pharmaceutical giant hid or denied evidence for years that its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx cause heart problems."
Business,"Energy transport company buys Kaneb Services and Kaneb Pipe Line as it also lifts dividend. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Valero LP, an owner and operator of energy pipeline and storage facilities, agreed to buy Kaneb "
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Ratings Services announced that it will hold a telephone conference call on Monday, November 1st, 2004, at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time."
Business,"The US Commerce Department said Monday personal income grew modestly in September, while consumer spending rebounded from the previous month."
Business,"PITTSBURGH Carl Icahn, the largest shareholder of Mylan Laboratories, is now threatening to push for new company directors to stop the generic drug maker #39;s four (B) billion-dollar takeover bid of King Pharmaceuticals."
Sci/Tech," Intel have launched a 3.46GHz version of their gamer targeted Pentium 4 Extreme Edition. Nice name guys! :P However, reviews aren #39;t too peachy overall, check this out from CNet: One snag "
Business,"WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - Merck and Co. shares fell more than 10 per cent in trading on the NYSE on Monday amid reports that company documents showed the pharmaceutical firm knew for years about health issues related to its arthritis drug Vioxx."
Sci/Tech," Warner Bros. Interactive and SEGA announced today that The Matrix Online will feature some big name voice talent, including a good portion of the films #39; original cast members."
Sports,"Washington coach Keith Gilbertson will resign at the end of the season, The Associated Press learned Monday. A source close to the football program, speaking on condition of anonymity, said "
Sports,"After being introduced as the new manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wally Backman, left, is handed his game jersey by Arizona general manager Joe Garagiola Jr."
World,"From his hospital bed, Yasser Arafat swiftly condemned a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv on Monday -- a sign the ailing Palestinian leader wants to convey the impression he is still in charge despite deteriorating health."
Business,"Oracle raised its hostile tender offer for PeopleSoft today to \$24 a share from \$21 a share. The higher bid, which values Peoplesoft at \$9."
Business,Shares of Merck  amp; Co. plunged Monday after a news report suggested that the company knew about risks associated with its recently recalled Vioxx arthritis medication and tried to cover them up.
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Monday revised the outlook on America West Holdings Corp. (AWA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to negative from stable, citing the difficult operating environment "
Business,Union efforts to organize Wal-Mart workers in Canada continued Monday in the auto-service departments of seven British Columbia outlets of the world #39;s largest retailer.
Business,"Lockheed Martin Corp. said Monday it lost its court bid Friday to keep some of the money it lost in a failed Idaho cleanup project, causing it to book a \$110 million, or 25 cents a share, charge in its fourth quarter."
Business,"Wall Street is growing increasingly skeptical about PNC Financial #39;s (PNC:NYSE - news - research) proposed purchase of scandal-tainted Riggs National (RIGS:Nasdaq - news - research), which is the subject of a federal money-laundering probe."
Sci/Tech,"The enhancements, which will be incorporated early next year, are designed to provide enterprises with protection from worms and viruses, without forcing customers to install firewalls at each location in a network, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"Such security flaws are not uncommon, but Gmail deviates from the norm by not causing cookies to expire when users change passwords."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson #39;s bid to have Arsenal duo Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry punished for what he believes was foul play during last month #39;s  #39;Battle of Old Trafford #39; are set to come to nothing because of Football Association (FA 
Sports,"Gallows humor apparently has become reality, with unconfirmed reports circulating that Washington football coach Keith Gilbertson and his staff were fired late Sunday night."
Sports, The Chicago White Sox hired former major leaguer Tim Raines as the club #39;s first base/baserunning coach on Monday.
Sports,Keys to the game: QB Chad Pennington is eventually going to have to complete some deep passes if the Jets #39; offense is going to reach its potential.
Sports,Houston Astros general manager Gerry Hunsicker resigned on Monday in a surprise announcement after the team #39;s most successful season.
World,"After the first round of voting, the two leading candidates in Ukraines presidential elections are running neck and neck. KIEV, UkraineUkraines presidential elections look certain to go to a second "
World,"The Iranian parliament #39;s vote backing the resumption of uranium enrichment was mainly tactical, designed to strengthen Tehran #39;s hand in nuclear talks with the EU, rather than a rejection of European demands for a halt to enrichment, diplomats said Monday."
World,"Uruguay has elected its first leftist president, Tabare Vazquez, who joins a growing list of left-leaning leaders in South America."
Sci/Tech,"Just in case Apple #39;s (Nasdaq: AAPL) computer users were feeling left out, news reports say that Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) intends to develop its Desktop Search application for the Mac platform."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is tired of talking about his team #39;s 2-0 loss to Manchester United more than a week ago. United ended Arsenal #39;s unbeaten league record of 49 games in a contentious game at Old Trafford on Oct. 24.
Sports,Fans streamed out of the Meadowlands quite early the last time the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins played on Monday night. They had little reason to stay.
World,"People walking by mock coffins in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington during a tribute to the more than 1,100 US service personnel killed so far in the Iraq war."
World,"In a step towards landmark elections in Iraq, registering of voters and potential candidates has begun despite the latest violence, which claimed the life of Baghdad #39;s deputy governor."
World,"KATHMANDU : Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed his support for Nepal #39;s fight against terrorism, Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat said."
Business,"Despite showing strong growth, IVAX (AMEX: IVX) shares are getting pounded after the drug maker posted third-quarter results that still came in below analyst expectations and "
Business,"ACS will continue to provide Orange with help-desk and application support, data-center and network management, and consulting services."
Business,"The purchase makes it one of the top three leading players in the international undersea capacity business, alongside Global Crossing Holdings Ltd."
Business,"Riggs National Corp. shares fell Monday as more concerns surfaced that an ongoing money-laundering probe of the Washington, DC bank will scrap plans by PNC Financial Group Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Amidst claims that IT shops can now provision BEA WebLogic Servers in mere minutes instead of hours, Veritas today debuted version 4.0 of Opforce Enterprise Edition for Windows, Linux (Red Hat  amp; SUSE), Solaris and AIX."
Sci/Tech,"China is set to launch its second manned space flight, which will carry two astronauts into a five-day orbit around the Earth in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"eBay sellers have a new content management tool to help them post storefronts faster, thanks to a newly customized Macromedia toolset."
Sports,"LONDON: The Vijay Singh show, a long-running golf blockbuster in 2004, could earn one more rave review by the end of this week. Fijian Singh, firmly established as the game #39;s most dominant player, has a golden "
Sports,"Andre Agassi posted his second consecutive straight-set win, advancing to the quarterfinals of the US\$822,000 Stockholm Open on Thursday."
World,Thousands of police patrolled a tense town today after street fights between members of the countrys main ethnic group and a Muslim minority left seven people dead and 42 injured.
World,"Botswana #39;s President Festus Mogae #39;s ruling party won a landslide victory in the country #39;s general elections during the weekends, and took well over two thirds of the 57 "
Business,"Copper prices in New York fell for the second session in three on signs of slowing demand from manufacturers in China, the world #39;s biggest buyer of the metal."
Business,  Pilots for Delta Air Lines have begun to cast ballots on a union contract proposal that would slash their salaries by nearly a third.
Sci/Tech,"Apple introduced iPod Photo, the newest member of the iPod family that lets you take your entire music and photo library with you wherever you go."
Sci/Tech,"Jupiter Research senior analyst Joe Wilcox said that he is somewhat surprised Google is pursuing a search utility for the Mac.  quot;The search utility within a Mac OS X is already quite good, quot; Wilcox said."
Business,"LAGOS, Nigeria - Oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell Group opened court action Monday to block a threatened strike targeting oil in the world #39;s No."
Business,Shares of Merck and Co. plunged almost nine per cent Monday after a media report said that documents show the pharmaceutical giant hid or denied evidence for years that its blockbuster 
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba said it will launch a recall to exchange a memory module that may cause data corruption in 26 notebook PC models. The components, procured from unidentified third parties, may potentially "
Sci/Tech, It looks like the folks at Capcom Entertainment were only kidding when they sternly insisted over and over again that the GameCube action thriller Resident Evil 4 would forever remain exclusive to Nintendo #39;s console.
Sci/Tech,"Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe spotted a new star in the sky on Nov. 11, 1572, and astronomers have been trying ever since to figure out exactly what happened."
Sports,"MELBOURNE: If Australian confidence counts for anything, Makybe Diva will be in the record books after today #39;s Melbourne Cup. The six-year-old mare was heavily backed yesterday to win the "
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is tired of talking about his team #39;s fiery loss to Manchester United as his Red Devils counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson won #39;t let the subject go.
Sports,"  Robert Porcher retired Monday, ending a 13 year career with the Detroit Lions, for whom he is the career leader in sacks."
Sports,"Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. Inc. #39;s Vioxx recall is mushrooming into a product-liability nightmare that erased another \$23 billion of the company #39;s valuation on Monday, but analysts said it will likely withstand the crisis."
Business,Argentina announced it had filed a proposal Monday before the US Securities and Exchange Commission to restructure US\$81.8 billion (euro64 billion) in defaulted public debt.
Sports,"An overdose of cocaine contributed to the heart attack that killed former Houston Astros third baseman and National League Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti on Oct. 10, according to autopsy results made public on Monday."
Business,"Argentina will issue up to \$41.8 billion in new bonds as part of its world-record swap of \$100 billion in defaulted debt, Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna told reporters on Monday."
Business,"Shares of major Medicare providers moved higher Monday after Humana Inc. handed Wall Street strong third-quarter earnings results, echoing rather upbeat investor sentiment seen throughout the sector."
Business,"  The stock of Ivax Corp., a maker of generic drugs, fell to a 52 week low Monday after the company said competitive pricing hurt its third quarter results, causing them to fall short of Wall Street #39;s expectations."
Business,"The online advertising market is hot, but pioneer DoubleClick Inc. isn #39;t. The provider of Internet advertising services has decided to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale."
Business,"US car parts maker BorgWarner Inc. (BWA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) launched a 621-million-euro (\$790 million) takeover bid for German rival Beru "
Business,"Valero LP of San Antonio said Monday it will acquire Kaneb Services and Kaneb Pipe Line Partners of Dallas for \$2.8 billion. The assets of the combined partnership, which will retain the name Valero LP, will "
Sci/Tech," (Nov 1, 2004) Grounded since the Columbia disaster, the space shuttles are tentatively expected to return to flight as early as May 2005, according to NASA officials."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International on Monday kicked off its entry into open-source software with the release of its Ingres r3 database.
Sci/Tech," November 1, 2004  ERITAS Software Corporation (Nasdaq: VRTS), today extended the capabilities of VERITAS OpForce distributed server provisioning software to include software application discovery and configuration."
Sports,Manchester United #39;s win at Old Trafford to end Arsenal #39;s record unbeaten run is history now - but the controversy rumbles on.
Sports,Bolton manager Sam Allardyce rounded on his Newcastle counterpart Graeme Souness tonight for criticising their style of play. Allardyce saw his unsung side reclaim fourth spot in the table after a 2-1 victory at the Reebok Stadium.
World," An American and three other foreigners were kidnapped Monday from their office in western Baghdad  quot;in an exchange of fire, quot; the Interior Ministry spokesman said."
World,"HELSINKI, Finland US embassies in northern Europe say they have received  quot;threat information quot; and are urging Americans living in the Nordic and Baltic regions to be cautious."
World, The State Department will ask the Chinese government about comments by a former senior Chinese official who accused President Bush of trying to  quot;rule over the whole world.
World,"Beijing, Nov. 1 (PTI): Atleast seven people were killed and 42 others injured in the worst communal violence in Zhengzhou, capital of central China #39;s Henan province since October 27, the local Government confirmed today."
World,"severed head of a man found in Baghdad were of Koda. Newspapers reported his killing. Japan on October 23, killing at least 36 people and forcing 100,000 from their homes."
World,Oil prices bounced higher on Friday after two days of sharp declines that came on the heels of rising inventories of crude in the US and a move by China to cool its economy.
Business," Oracle Corp. on Monday raised its hostile bid for rival PeopleSoft to  $8.8 billion, calling the bid its  quot;best and final offer, quot; as CEO Larry Ellison raised the stakes in a 17 month takeover "
Business,"As its pilots began voting on wage and other concessions, Delta Air Lines today announced \$500 million in new financing from General Electric Commercial Finance."
Business,"Maxim (MXIM:Nasdaq - news - research) grew its first-quarter profit but said an inventory buildup hurt new bookings, a development bound to weigh on revenue in the quarter now underway."
Sci/Tech,"CHINA has closed 1,600 internet cafes and fined operators a total of \$US12 million (\$16 million) for letting children play violent games and for other violations, the government said."
Sci/Tech,"Intel unveiled its latest ultra-high-end processor platform, the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, with a higher-speed frontside bus and more cache and memory."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International plans to widen the field for open source alternatives to commercial databases with the general release of the Ingres r3 database on the Linux and Windows platforms.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, November 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia today announced the Nokia 9500 Communicator has been granted the IEEE 802-11b and WPA (Wireless Protected Access) certifications by the Wi-Fi Alliance."
Sports, Gerry Hunsicker has decided to step down as general manager of the Houston Astros after nine years on the job.
Sports,John Lynch will be out for two-to-four weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured tailbone. Denver #39;s veteran safety went down after being hit in the side by Falcons receiver Brian Finneran in Sunday #39;s 41-28 loss.
Sports,"For 24 sets of horses, trainers, jockeys, strappers and connections, the ultimate Australian sporting prize is within reach today at famous Flemington - the \$4."
World,"Norway evacuated and closed its Latvian embassy Monday out of fear of a possible terrorist attack, Aftenposten reported. US officials also warned their own citizens about possible "
Business,"Oracle lifted its purchase offer for PeopleSoft to \$24 per share from a previous bid of \$21.  quot;This price represents a significant premium to recent trading prices, and is in excess of the 52 "
Business,Profit at the Toyota Motor Corporation slipped 1.5 percent in the most recent quarter as damage from a falling dollar offset strong increases in sales around the world.
Business,Closely watched ISM index for October comes in below September level but still shows expansion. Follow the news that matters to you.
Business,"Credit Suisse First Boston maintained  quot;neutral quot; ratings on Guidant (nyse: GDT - news - people ) and Johnson  amp; Johnson (nyse: JNJ - news - people ), saying a near-term acquisition of the former by the latter values Guidant at \$76."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. (Santa Clara, Calif.) on Monday (Nov. 1) rolled out a new Pentium 4 processor and chip set for PC gamers, based on a 1,066 MHz front side bus technology."
Sci/Tech,It only takes 20 minutes on the Internet for an unprotected computer running Microsoft Windows to be taken over by a hacker. Any personal or financial information stored 
Sci/Tech,"America Online, Inc. (www.corp.aol.com) announced it was stepping up its fight against purveyors of unwanted, junk computer messages by filing two new lawsuits in Federal Court."
Sci/Tech,Nokia announced that its 9500 Communicator has been granted IEEE 802.11b and WPA certifications by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The company also plans to provide the phone with Smartner #39;s Duality Always-On push e-mail solution.
Sports,The organisers of European Masters Series tournaments will meet in Paris on Tuesday to discuss ways to curb the number of withdrawals by leading players from their events.
Sports,"Auburn running back Carnell Williams (24) sprints past a Mississippi defender on his way to a 4th quarter 29-yard touchdown run in Oxford, Miss."
World,"Norway has temporarily closed its embassy in Latvia for security reasons, the country #39;s foreign ministry said on Monday. But Oslo insisted the measure was not motivated by a new US terror warning for the Baltic state."
Business,"NOVEMBER 01, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The end may be in sight in the ongoing saga of Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile takeover bid for embattled competitor PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,The future suddenly looks shaky for online DVD rental pioneer Netflix Inc. -- a plucky home entertainment upstart that managed to hold its ground after retailing giants Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Business,"Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd., an Indian long-distance phone company owned by the \$14 billion Tata group, said it will buy Tyco International Ltd."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. workers at seven tire centers in British Columbia applied to join the United Food and Commercial Workers, expanding efforts by Canadian unions to make inroads at the world #39;s largest retailer."
Sci/Tech,"The Chinese government has shut down 1,600 Internet cafes during 2004 and hit thousands more with fines and temporary closures. The country #39;s Culture Ministry claims that the shuttered establishments "
Sci/Tech,"Sometimes shopping on EBay is like being trapped in the world #39;s largest mall, but one in which every store looks the same. The page #39;s color scheme may be different (for better or worse), but otherwise you "
World,"ISLAMABAD: Courts will decide cases of the imprisoned political leaders, said Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz when asked about PML Secretary-General Mushahid Hussains proposal for release of Asif Ali Zardari, Javed Hashmi and Yousal Raza Gilani."
World,ISLAMABAD: Senate Monday approved President  #39;s another office bill permitting President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to continue as Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) beyond Dec 31 this year.
Business,"The inventory correction claimed another victim late Monday as National Semiconductor (NSM:NYSE - news - research) said that second-quarter revenue would decline by nearly 20, about twice the amount it had expected."
Business,"Forest Laboratories Inc., which makes antidepressants like Celexa and Lexapro, lowered its profit outlook for 2005 as products from generic drug makers are expected to cut into its sales during the year."
Business,"MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 1: India Inc is stepping up acquisitions abroad. In its latest shopping abroad, Tata group firm Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has signed an agreement to buy Bermuda-based Tyco Global Network "
Sci/Tech,"The Chinese government shut down 1,600 Internet cafes between February and August of this year, according to China Radio International."
Sci/Tech,Mom-and-pop shops doing business online have long struggled with the fact that they look just like the diminutive outfits they are.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba will provide replacements for defective parts used in some 650,000 notebook PCs.  quot;Under certain conditions and when used in combination with certain other components, quot; Toshiba says,  quot;the "
Sci/Tech,"Strengthining its utility computing software, Veritas Software on Monday released an upgrade to its server provisioning product called OpForce."
Sci/Tech,"WINDSOR, Ont. (CP) - DaimlerChrysler is recalling about 23,600 minivans in Canada over concerns that water could leak into a vehicle radio, trigger a short circuit and possibly start a speaker fire, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) Macromedia announced on Monday that it is offering a customized version of Macromedia Contribute 3 that simplifies online store creation and customization for eBay sellers.
Sci/Tech,"CHANTILLY, Virginia - Yesterday, the Smithsonian took the wraps off a new hangar where visitors can get close to a space shuttle. The space shuttle Enterprise is now on exhibit, the museum #39;s second-largest artifact after the Concorde."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 01, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Federal officials last week released a set of software files submitted by five vendors of e-voting systems and voting verification tools, saying that election officials can use the code and related digital signatures to "
Sports,"Vijay Singh didnt have his golf clubs. He wasnt inside the ropes where hes gotten so comfortable this year, either. As Singh looked out at the gathering of "
Sports,Norwich City moved off the bottom of the Premiership table but are still searching for that elusive first win after drawing 1-1 at Manchester City.
Sports,"Allen Park, MI (Sports Network) - Robert Porcher, Detroit #39;s all-time sack leader, retired Monday. The defensive end, who was inactivate for all seven games this season, posted 95 1/2 career sacks."
Sports, Former Montreal Expos great Tim Raines has landed a coaching job with the Chicago White Sox. The once prolific base stealer has signed on to be Chiago #39;s first base and base running coach.
World,"KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz opposes amendments to the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter that would allow the discussion of bilateral issues, but "
Business,"Description: Drug maker Merck knew about the health risks of taking the pain medication Vioxx long before it pulled the drug from the market, The Wall Street Journal reports."
Sci/Tech,"After an extensive review, NASA is planning its Return to Flight Space Shuttle mission, designated STS-114, for a launch window that opens in May 2005."
Sports, University of Washington head football coach Keith Gilbertson will step down at the end of the 2004 season.
World,Ilan Moscovsky was heading out of his apartment to buy vegetables in Tel Aviv #39;s Carmel Market Monday at the moment a 16-year-old Palestinian suicide bomber detonated himself.
World,UNITED NATIONS: The director of the UN nuclear watchdog agency said on Monday that North Korea posed a serious challenge to attempts to limit nuclear weapons in the world and Iran should suspend uranium enrichment activities.
World,"Islamabad, Nov. 1. - Amid strong protests from opposition lawmakers, Pakistans Parliament today approved a Bill allowing President Pervez Musharraf to continue as Pakistans army chief, disregarding "
Business,"Forest Laboratories Inc. (FRX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday lowered its profit outlook for fiscal year 2005, citing the recent approval of generic versions of its antidepressant drug Celexa."
Business,"Delta Air Lines, which is trying to avert a bankruptcy filing, said Monday that General Electric #39;s commercial finance unit would provide it with \$500 million of financing."
Business,"The federal government, running record budget deficits over the past two years, is projecting that it will have to borrow a record \$147 billion in the first three months of 2005, the Treasury Department announced Monday."
Business,NEW YORK Stocks edged into positive territory in turbulent trading on Monday as pre-election jitters kept the markets off-balance and investors weighed a mix of US economic data.
Business,"New government-set goals for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make home ownership affordable have been eased slightly from the targets proposed earlier this year, the Housing and Urban Development Department said Monday."
Sci/Tech,ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year.
Sci/Tech,"Veritas has released a new version of its OpForce provisioning software. The application enables administrators to discover, provision, configure and track multiple brands of servers and applications across data centers."
Sci/Tech,"Bosses at BP - Britains biggest firm -ave fired off a memo to staff asking them to stop having sex in the office. It comes after romps in toilets, in a meeting room and behind cabinets were caught on CCTV cameras, says The Sun."
Sci/Tech," Hot on the heels of Sony #39;s announcement last week that its forthcoming handheld, called the PSP, would retail this December in Japan for approximately  $186 USD, a brief war of words between the company and rival Nintendo erupted."
World,"Amidst allegations the election fell far short of meeting democratic standards, officials say Ukraine #39;s hotly-contested presidential vote is too close to call."
World,RAMALLAH: Ministers insisted on Monday there was no vacancy at the top of the Palestinian Authority as they held their first cabinet meeting since Yasser Arafat left for life-saving treatment in France.
Sci/Tech,AT amp;T has added worm and virus protection to its Internet Protect service network-based firewall. The service now helps businesses protect themselves from a variety of threats without 
Sci/Tech,"Online marketplace eBay has helped create hundreds of thousands of small businesses by offering huge audiences, a trusted interface, easy payment options, and even benefits like health insurance."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft today unveiled the special MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf Limited Edition. Available only in limited quantities, the special edition to the much anticipated sequel will include two "
Sports,"TIM HENMAN was out in the drizzle on the Esplanade du Trocadero yesterday, hitting balls back and forth with Lleyton Hewitt without a care in the world."
Sports,EIGHT days after the Game of the Decade gave way to the Battle of the Buffet before turning into a war of words between Arsenal and Manchester United 
World,"Investigators are seeking to determine the route taken by 16-year-old suicide bomber Amar al-Far, and find out who assisted him after he left his home in the Askar refugee camp near Nablus at 7:30 Monday morning, blowing himself up just over three hours "
Business,"The Wall Street Journal has reported that pharmaceutical company Merck knew as far back as 2000 that its arthritis medication, Vioxx, was linked to an increased risk of heart attack."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T (Quote, Chart) announced a new version of its predictive service designed to help protect far-flung businesses from worms and viruses without deploying firewalls at each location."
Sci/Tech,Macromedia is offering a new version of its Contribute 3 software that will make it easier for eBay sellers to create custom eBay stores.
Sci/Tech,"Premiere pressing of Microsoft Game Studios #39; robot war sequel will feature exclusive maps, making-of video. Microsoft Game Studios today announced that it will release a limited edition package for MechAssault "
World,"UKRAINE was in agonising limbo yesterday after results of a presidential election showed a dead heat between the Prime Minister and his liberal challenger, setting the stage for a tense runoff in three weeks."
Sports,"The Manchester United-Arsenal spat assumed even more surreal proportions yesterday when the Arabic television channel, al-Jazeera, descended on the champions #39; London Colney training ground to grill Patrick Vieira on flying pizza."
Sports,"The disgraced Greek sprinter, Kostas Kenteris, has come out fighting over claims that he faked a motorcycle crash to avoid a drug test before the Athens Olympics."
Sports,"MOST YEARS, AROUND THIS TIME, THE pundits gather around the Champions League tables and begin to draw conclusions, looking for wider trends and patterns."
Sports,"FIRST Arsenals unbeaten record came to an end and now that of the New England Patriots is no more. The Super Bowl champions suffered their first defeat for 399 days on Sunday, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers "
Business,"It is sad for company executives to curb business growth themselves. But the curbing of growth is now being hotly debated among Chinese textile producers, reported China Daily on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"AT amp;T (NYSE: T) is without a doubt facing many challenges to its business, and therefore, it #39;s been looking at some burgeoning areas for growth, like voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)."
Sci/Tech,"com November 1, 2004, 8:03 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing in the thirty-first century, MechAssault 2 allows gamers to encounter entirely new experiences in the epic BattleTech world."
Sci/Tech,"Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority."
Sci/Tech,Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is one benefit of the convergence between data and telecommunications. Companies today are seeing the value of transporting voice over IP networks to reduce telephone and 
Sci/Tech,"It may be that many people, staring blankly from their sofas into the empty, late-night flicker of their televisions, are in need of rescuing."
World,"was enough to ensure he would be able to govern. Vazquez declared himself winner a few hours. after compulsory voting ended in the nation of 3.4 million, and his two challengers conceded."
World,Darfur #39;s largest rebel group said Monday it would send its military officials home from peace talks within the week to deal with what it claimed were fresh bombing 
Business,High performance analog chipmaker National Semiconductor today lowered its revenue guidance for its fiscal Q2. The new guidance for the quarter calls for revenues to range from \$445 million to \$450 million 
Business,"Freddie Mac, the second biggest provider of financing for US residential mortgages, said significant #39; #39; revisions are still required before it can resume quarterly reports of its earnings."
Business,"About 150 union workers at three grocery chains today debated whether to offer their employers more concessions, two days before a contract extension was to expire."
Sci/Tech,"Alternative Web browsers Mozilla and FireFox experienced another month of growth at the expense of Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer, according to an online study."
Sci/Tech, IOGEAR says it #39;s launched a rechargeable Bluetooth mini mouse so road warriors can work wirelessly up to 66 feet away from their computers.
Sci/Tech,"AOL has filed two lawsuits, while EarthLink and Yahoo! each filed a single lawsuit. The three Microsoft lawsuits allege that defendants spoofed the domains of all four ISPs and used open proxies to route the emails."
Sports,LONDON: Arsene Wenger has insisted his Arsenal side can shrug off their under-achievers tag and win the Champions League this season.
Sports,"The Athens Olympic Games debriefing has opened in Beijing, with future Olympic hosts and five bidding cities for the 2012 Games participating."
World,Chief of the UN nuclear activities watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei urged on Monday Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment activities and pursue transparent nuclear policies 
World,A senior military policewoman found dead in Basra and named last night by the Ministry of Defence is understood to have killed herself.
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp. #39;s shares fell for a second day, after the world #39;s second-biggest automaker had an unexpected quarterly profit drop."
Business,"Former industrialist Lord Hanson, one of the biggest figures in corporate history, has died from cancer, the BBC reports. He was 82."
Sports,"Newly named Houston Astros general manager Tim Purpura, left, answers a question as former general manager Gerry Hunsicker, right, listens during a news conference to announce Hunsicker #39;s resignation Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, in Houston."
Sports, The Houston Rockets welcomed aboard reigning scoring champion Tracy McGrady with open arms and an open wallet.
World,"CAMP LEJEUNE, NC -- Camp Lejeune Marines patrolling south of Baghdad, Iraq, are getting help from British troops. The 24th Marine Exepeditionary Unit of some 2,200 troops says it is being reinforced by some "
Business, Stocks opened lower Monday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange due mainly to falls in export oriented auto and technology shares on a firmer yen.
Business,"HAVANA Nov 1, 2004 - Fidel Castro is healing nicely after shattering a kneecap and breaking an arm in an accidental fall, his older brother Ramon said Monday, adding that their family has always enjoyed good health and longevity."
Sci/Tech,Challenges to Microsoft #39;s Web browser dominance are mounting as Internet Explorer loses more market share to open-source rival Mozilla.
Sci/Tech,"Britain #39;s ill-fated Beagle 2 mission to Mars failed partly because a lack of government funds left the project as an  quot;amateurish gentlemen #39;s agreement quot;, a committee of MPs says in a report today."
Sci/Tech,The news of Resident Evil 4 #39;s conversion to the PS2 threw up more questions than answers this morning; most obviously whether the end of its GameCube exclusivity deal would open the floodgates to the brand making a belated appearance on a slew of other 
Sci/Tech,"Before we go any further, stop saying Mini Mouse like youre Mini Me. Stop it. Thats no longer allowed in the cubicles of America."
Sports,"WALTER SMITH is waiting for a call from the SFA to succeed the axed Berti Vogts as Scotland manager. Vogts, 57, finally decided to go by mutual consent after thrashing out a compensation package worth an estimated 500,000."
World,"ISLAMABAD: The Senate opposition rejected the two-offices bill on Monday, arguing that it violated the Constitution and deprived parliament of its powers."
Business,Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday after the dollar rose slightly against the yen and shares posted modest gains on Wall Street overnight.
Sci/Tech," Capcom #39;s stunning Halloween announcement definitely came as a shock to PS2 and Cube owners yesterday, what with the company #39;s previous statement that Resident Evil 4 would never be available for another system this generation."
Sci/Tech,"IOGEAR launched its rechargeable Bluetooth Mini Mouse. Offering greater flexibility and functionality, the Bluetooth technology allows for use up to 66 feet away from the computer, making it a practical tool for presentations."
Sports,"hander Derek Lowe and catcher Jason Varitek led a parade of 10 Red Sox who filed for free agency Monday, two days after they were honored in Boston following the team #39;s first World Series title since 1918."
World,"North Korea poses a serious challenge #39; #39; to United Nations efforts to control the spread of nuclear weapons, said Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency."
Business,"Macrovision Corp., a maker of copyright protection software, said Monday that third-quarter profit fell 82 percent as charges offset markedly higher sales."
Business,Chalone Wine Group has finally accepted the takeover offer from French winemaker Domaines Barons de Rothschild. The French company announced today (1 November) that it has entered into a merger agreement with 
Business,"  Chrysler is recalling 240,000 minivans because their radios may short circuit and cause a fire. Affected are Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans from the 2001 and 2002 model years."
Business,It has been announced that a temporary restraining order by the US District Court for the Western District of Washington has been placed on two companies that have been importing products into the US containing dozens of inbuilt NES games.
Business,"The Cuban government does not believe there will be changes in Washington #39;s policy against the island country, regardless whoever wins the presidential election in the United States next week, local press said Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA) today announced general availability of Ingres r3 for Linux and Windows under the CA Trusted Open Source License (CATOSL)."
Sci/Tech,"Desktop search is not new: it is already built into the Start menu of Microsoft Windows XP. However, not everyone is aware it exists, it excludes lots of file types, the results are generally poor, and it "
Sci/Tech,The Avaya Video Telephony Solution: Desktop Edition bundles US-based Polycom #39;s ViaVideo II video camera for PCs with Softphone from Avaya.
Sci/Tech," Bosses at a big British firm have sent out a memo to staff   asking them to stop having sex in the office. It comes after romps in toilets, in a meeting room and behind cabinets were caught on CCTV cameras, reports The Sun."
Sports,"GLASGOW: Scotland manager Berti Vogts, right, has resigned because of  quot;disgraceful abuse quot; including being spat upon, he said in a Scottish Football Association statement last night."
Sports,What had appeared a potentially awkward couple of days for Tim Henman were transformed into sweetness and light yesterday morning when he qualified for the eight-man end-of-season Masters Cup in Houston in a fortnight #39;s time without the need to win a 
Sports,"Kostas Kederis, Greece #39;s disgraced former Olympic champion, has said he is confident he will clear his name in court if authorities in Athens decide to charge him with deliberately avoiding a drugs test."
Sports,"Seven of the eight Breeders #39; Cup race winners on Saturday, including Classic hero Ghostzapper, will remain in training next year, their respective trainers said."
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal remains bothered by a strained left hamstring, yet the 11-time All-Star center hopes to play Wednesday when Miami opens its season at New Jersey."
World,"China criticized US President George W. Bush #39;s war on Iraq yesterday, accusing an  quot;arrogant quot; United States of trying to  quot;rule the world quot; and blaming the US-led invasion for sparking an increase in terrorist attacks."
World,"The safe scenario Japan envisioned in Iraq has been shattered, underlined by the slaying of Shosei Koda. In a country where veteran diplomats refuse to go outdoors and armed troops hesitate to leave the confines "
World,North Korea accused the South #39;s navy on Tuesday of staging a grave provocation that could lead to a maritime skirmish after South Korean patrol boats fired warning shots to repel navy vessels from the North.
Sci/Tech,Nasa has announced plans to launch the first manned space mission since the 2003 Columbia disaster. The next shuttle flight is to take place in May 2005 following a series of delays because of damage caused by hurricanes.
Sci/Tech,A special version of Macromedia #39;s Contribute Web publishing desktop application is designed to automate and simplify the creation and modification of EBay Stores.
Sports,"VILLANOVA, Pa. Nov 1, 2004 - Iveta Benesova defeated Kristina Brandi 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Advanta Championships."
Sports,A few weeks ago people in San Diego were screaming for a change at quarterback. Now it seems that sort of talk has been quieted by the play of Drew Brees.
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Four years ago, the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins staged what has been voted as the greatest Monday Night Football game."
World,"WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (AFP) - The United States on Monday condemned the beheading of a Japanese tourist by militants in Iraq as a  quot;heinous crime quot; and hailed Tokyo #39;s rejection of terrorist demands to withdraw troops from the insurgency-wracked nation."
Business,"* Winning Action Investments Inc., real estate investment corporation that filed for bankruptcy in February 2003. Guy Houston signed loan papers as company vice president and was cited with the company by "
Sci/Tech,"Veritas Software on Monday will announce a new version of its OpForce provisioning software designed to make it easier for administrators to install and manage applications, as well as operating systems, on servers."
Sports,"Real Madrid picked up a much-needed win over lowly Getafe, with Michael Owen again on target. The former Liverpool striker scored his fourth goal in his last four games to give Real the advantage after 28 minutes."
Sports,"Iveta Benesova defeated Kristina Brandi 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Advanta Championships. Benesova and Brandi split the first two sets and Brandi broke serve to take a 1-0 lead in the third."
Sports,Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy will stay with the Golden State Warriors for the long term after agreeing to six-year contract extensions with the team a day before the start of the season.
Sports,"Tim Purpura became general manager of the Houston Astros Monday, replacing Gerry Hunsicker, who resigned. Purpura had been the team #39;s assistant GM and director of player development."
World,"Riots in the central Chinese province of Henan resulted in seven deaths and 42 injuries and were quelled after authorities imposed martial law, the New China News Agency said "
World,The United States has warned its citizens in the Nordic and Baltic states to be extra vigilant after receiving  quot;threat information quot; on the eve of the US presidential election.
World,"1 November 2004 - Slobodan Miloevic can go back to representing himself in his ongoing genocide trial but must let his court-appointed lawyers assist him if his health threatens to interfere with the case, a United Nations tribunal ruled today."
Business,"Toyota reported a profit of \$2.8 billion for the July-September quarter, down 1 percent from \$2.836 billion a year ago. The auto maker recorded group net profit of \$5."
Business,"  Chrysler is recalling 240,000 minivans because their radios may short circuit and cause a fire. Affected are Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans from the 2001 and 2002 model years."
Sci/Tech,"A failed European mission to land a probe on Mars last year was hampered by late funding from the British government and tensions between groups conducting the flight, a parliamentary committee said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Like most of us, politicians don #39;t know much about isotopes. But because they know something about money and jobs, lawmakers from Illinois and Michigan are locked in a battle to convince the federal "
Sports,"The chief medical examiner #39;s office in New York City reported yesterday that Ken Caminiti, the National League most valuable player in 1996, died from an accidental drug overdose."
Business,"  Just days before the US presidential election, which could alter US Cuba relations, communist officials were designing deals to buy  $150 million more in US farm products at a trade fair opening today."
Sports," The Mariners declined to pick up the contract option on closer Eddie Guardado, giving the injured left hander 10 days to decide if he wants to become a free agent."
Business," Fidel Castro may have recently stopped circulation of US dollars in Cuba, but that isn #39;t stopping a multi million dollar agricultural deal between the two countries."
Sports,"Part of the B-sample of a show jumping horse that won Ireland #39;s only gold medal at the Athens Olympics has been stolen, the International Equestrian Federation said yesterday."
World,"General Pervez Musharraf to retain duel office-army chief and presidency- beyond December 31, 2004 amid opposition #39;s walkout. The bill, already passed by the National Assembly, was endorsed by the Upper-House "
Business,Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning after shares posted modest gains on Wall Street and oil prices declined overnight. The US dollar was down against the Japanese yen.
Business,Venture capital and private equity firms enjoyed a particularly strong third quarter when it came to raising money from institutional investors.
Business,"Northwest Airlines is expanding services again in Indianapolis and has begun a new passenger service from Guangzhou, China, to its Tokyo hub."
Business,"Volkswagen workers in Braunschweig were among 15,000 who yesterday staged token stoppages across Germany over the group #39;s demands for cuts in labour costs, including a two-year pay freeze."
Business,"Oracle yesterday raised its hostile takeover offer for rival software company PeopleSoft by 14, to \$8.8bn (4.37bn), and for the first time set a deadline for acceptance of the bid."
Business,The reputation of the drug industry took another heavy blow yesterday with a report suggesting that Merck had fought for years to cover up evidence linking its painkiller Vioxx to heart attacks and strokes.
Business,"Communist Cuba on Monday signed contracts to buy 100 head of American dairy cattle worth \$300,000 and \$10 million of wheat and meat products from the southern United States, launching "
Business,The creation of a single European gas market took a step forward yesterday with the Dutch government taking control of its country #39;s gas transport network from Royal Dutch/Shell and ExxonMobil.
Sci/Tech,Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ) released its Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor on Monday. The hotly awaited--and just as hotly touted--new chip is geared for a  quot;balanced quot; approach to home PCs: By tightening 
Sci/Tech,It lets businesses protect themselves from a variety of threats without having to deploy firewalls at each of their locations. By Networking Pipeline News.
Sci/Tech,Doing some news catch up and came across this interesting item from InfoWorld last week: Google helps promote Windows XP. It #39;s about how Microsoft #39;s Partner Pack For Windows is promoting the Google Deskbar.
Sci/Tech,"Here in the lime-green payload bay of the space shuttle Enterprise, Anne McCombs is going boldly where -- well, where only a few men have gone before."
Sci/Tech,"Avaya (Quote, Chart), a communications software, systems and services company, has announced a new Internet Protocol-based video-conferencing offering for businesses."
Sports,IRISH stayer Vinnie Roe firmed from \$6 to \$5.50 for this afternoon #39;s Melbourne Cup as a storm reached Flemington bringing strong winds and rain.
Sports,"Claudio Ranieri thought he had escaped the worst excesses of management insecurity when he moved from Chelsea to Valencia in the summer, but the Italian takes his new charges to Inter "
Sports,"The Bowl Championship Series standings underwent a shakeup yesterday, but the top two teams -- Southern California and Oklahoma -- remained the same."
World,"The former Yugoslav president, Slobodan Milosevic, yesterday won back the right to lead his own defence at his trial for war crimes."
World,Darfur #39;s largest rebel group has said it will send its military officials home from peace talks within the week to deal with what it claimed were fresh attacks in the bloodied western Sudan province.
World," A military policewoman has become the first British female soldier to die in Iraq since last year #39;s US led invasion but her death was believed to have been caused by a non hostile incident, officials said on Tuesday."
Business,"Matsushita is asking a Tokyo court to halt sales in Japan of plasma display panels made by a South Korean company that the Japanese electronics giant says violate its patents, the company said Tuesday."
Business,"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will have to increase their funding of mortgages for low- and moderate-income home buyers, under a new rule the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced yesterday."
Business,Lockheed Martin Corp. said yesterday it will take a \$110 million charge in the fourth quarter after losing a six-year court battle over a failed contract with the Energy Department for cleanup of a radioactive-waste dump in Idaho.
Sci/Tech,The Intel Pentium 4 processor Extreme Edition supporting Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology and a higher-speed system bus enabled by the new Intel 925XE Express chipset form the foundation of this new enthusiast platform.
Sci/Tech,The Nokia 9500 Communicator is the first mobile device operating in both cellular and wireless LAN networks to receive this qualification.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;S Cassini space-probe has sent back some stunning images from its close encounter with Titan, one of the moon #39;s of the giant ringed planet Saturn."
World,Iraqi insurgents yesterday kidnapped an American and up to five others in an audacious attack on a house in western Baghdad. An interior ministry source told the Guardian the militants approached the villa 
World,"Why has Yasser Arafat not  quot;groomed quot; a successor (like some petty oriental despot), commentators have demanded to know in recent days, and why he is leaving a chaotic power-vacuum?"
World,"In a separate incident in Baghdad, four oil workers from a Saudi Arabian firm - including an American and a Nepalese - were grabbed at gunpoint from their office."
World,ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League has said that Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz ongoing visit to three SAARC member states is highly important as it will play a significant role in bringing positive changes in the region.
Sports,"Everything starts, again, with Shaq, Kobe and Phil. They didn #39;t win either of the last two NBA titles. They were dismissed from the Finals by the Pistons in June."
Sports,"When the Mets unveiled the finalists for their opening at manager Monday night, the list was in alphabetical order: Terry Collins, Rudy Jaramillo and Willie Randolph."
World,"FRANKFURT Volkswagen and its workers entered a critical week in their wage negotiations Monday, with signs that a compromise was taking shape even as protests flared at factories across Germany."
Business,"Australian bank ANZ and Cambodia #39;s Royal Group have teamed up in a \$18 million venture that will bring electronic banking to the impoverished Southeast Asian nation, company officials said Tuesday."
Sports,"Rain and strong winds in the Australian city of Melbourne is expected to bring a swag of international horses back into contention for the nation #39;s best known horse race, the Melbourne Cup."
World, Chinas embassy in Washington sowed confusion on Monday about an election eve attack on President George W. Bushs policies that raised questions about whether Beijing was trying to gain favor with Democrat John Kerry.
World,"In a sign of national crisis, Thailand #39;s revered king summoned Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and urged him to take a more measured approach toward Muslim violence in the south, Mr."
Business,"Oracle raised its hostile bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft by 14 percent yesterday, aiming to bring a resolution to the long-running takeover battle between the foes."
Sci/Tech,"PS2 owners will have to wait almost a whole year, but they will be getting it. Capcoms million-seller latest title Resident Evil 4 expanding into Nintendo GameCube and PlayStaion2!"
Sci/Tech," Arctic governments must cut emissions of carbon dioxide immediately or face the extinction of species, damaging storms and flooding, says the World Wildlife Fund."
World,"Afghan militants agreed to negotiate the release of three UN workers taken hostage last week, but warned they were ready to kill them if any rescue attempt was made."
Business,"An end to the 17-month takeover squabble between software giant Oracle (ORCL ) and rival PeopleSoft (PSFT ) may not be in sight even though, in what Chairman Jeffrey O. Henley called a  quot;best and final quot; offer, Oracle on Nov."
Business,"US oil prices hovered below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, deepening a week-long \$5 slump after some traders cashed in profits from this year #39;s record-breaking rally ahead of the US presidential election."
Business,The push by the commissioner of Internal Revenue for quick completion of audits of big corporations - a move criticized by many longtime agency auditors - has led to a sharp drop in the 
Business,"A union representing 10,000 striking casino-hotel workers tentatively agreed to a new contract late Monday, ending a bitter month-old walkout that disrupted casino operations, made gamblers sleep in unmade beds and put rank-and-file workers onto noisy "
Business,"Anthony Elgindy, the San Diego stock adviser accused of gaining confidential government information from an FBI agent in a stock manipulation scheme, looked attentively at the jury yesterday as "
Business," Wall Street #39;s pre election jitters left the major stock market indexes with only modest gains Monday, even as crude oil futures fell near the  $50 per barrel mark."
Sports,"The Washington-bound Montreal Expos have found someone to take one of the most tenuous jobs in sports. Jim Bowden, Cincinnati #39;s general manager from 1992-2003, will be announced as Washington #39;s GM on Tuesday "
Sports,"When the NBA season tips off, the New Jersey Nets will be without All-Star Jason Kidd, and Allan Houston of the New York Knicks will be on the injured list, too."
World,The chief of the United Nations #39; nuclear agency appealed to Iran Monday to suspend its nuclear activities and expressed concern that efforts to halt 
Business,"SEOUL: South Korea #39;s leading home appliance maker, LG Electronics Inc., declared an all-out war on Japan #39;s Matsushita Electric Industrial Co."
Business,"Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s biggest carmaker, faces production losses at its Wolfsburg headquarters after a sixth set of contract talks with union negotiators on cost cuts, job security and pay ended without agreement."
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp., Japan #39;s top automaker, made a record operating profit of 866.2 billion yen in the first half of this business year, the company said."
Business,America Online Inc. is preparing to fire more than 700 employees in early December -- mostly at the company #39;s Northern Virginia headquarters -- a cost-cutting move tied to the firm #39;s continuing 
Business,"In the debate over what to do about the growing number of working people with little or no health insurance, no company may be taking more heat than the United States #39; largest employer, Wal-Mart Stores."
Sci/Tech,"Intel released its Extreme Edition Pentium 4 processor on Monday, a new platform that the chip-maker says is especially designed for people who like to push their PCs to the limit."
Sports,The tale of him caddying for a \$1 a day at Nadi Airport Golf Club in his native Fiji to becoming the PGA Tour #39;s first \$10 million man with a five-shot victory Sunday at the Chrysler Championship in Palm Harbor is utterly amazing.
Sports,Point guard Tony Parker agreed to a long-term contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Terms of the deal were not released.
World,The reports come as Iraq #39;s interim prime minister is under heavy pressure not to order an assault on Fallujah. It comes from within his own government -- interim president Ghazi al-Yawer (GAH #39;-zee ahl-YOW #39;-ur).
World,": Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, today warned southern Thailand risked becoming a flashpoint for Islamic extremism, after 85 Muslims died there last week in a confrontation with the army."
Business,"WICHITA, Kan. -- The Boeing Co. has indicated it will announce the buyer of its commercial-airplane operations here around Thanksgiving, the plant #39;s largest union told its members yesterday."
Sports, Chad Pennington threw three touchdown passes to lead the New York Jets to a 41 14 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Giants Stadium.
World,The Himalayan Times #39; photographer Dwarika Ranjit was prevented from entering the hall at the Soaltee Hotel where Aziz was speaking on  quot;Promoting Regional Cooperation quot;.
Business,"The Kremlin is hitting the Yukos Oil Corp. with huge new tax claims that will total \$17 billion, the Moscow Times reported late Monday."
Business,"Oil prices fell to a four-week low yesterday, briefly dropping below \$50 a barrel, as traders grew less concerned about possible threats to supplies."
Business,"Oil companies trying to overcome storm damage in the Gulf of Mexico have put 200,000 more barrels of daily production back on line in the past week, a federal agency reported Monday."
Business,"HAVANA Despite tighter American restrictions on Cuba, Havana has signed more deals to buy US cattle and wheat. It happened at a major international trade fair in Havana, where American businesses played a major role."
Business,"Lord James Hanson, a wealthy industrialist whose business prospered by acquiring poorly run, low-tech companies and turning them into money makers, died Monday after a long battle with cancer, his spokesman said."
Sci/Tech,"Alternative Web browsers Mozilla and Firefox experienced another month of growth at the expense of Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer, according to an online study."
Sports,"McGrady, who begins his first season with the Rockets tonight, agreed Monday on a foregone conclusion of a contract extension worth as much as \$63 million over three years that could keep him in Houston through the 2009-10 season."
Sports,"The NHL Players Association is gathering its players representatives in Toronto for discussions Tuesday, an information session that, when finished, could resemble the biggest pep rally this side of Friday nights in South Bend."
Sports,"com. Arizona general manager Joe Garagiola Jr. spoke with Sexson #39;s agent, Casey Close, on Monday afternoon and did not read too much into the fact that the veteran filed for free agency."
World,"TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - A 16-year-old Palestinian blew himself up in an outdoor market here late yesterday morning, killing three Israelis and wounding 32 others."
Business,"Oil prices plunged to \$50.13 yesterday, capping a 10 percent fall from record highs set last week and easing worries about high energy prices in financial markets."
Business,  Time Warner shareholders hope they won #39;t get a  quot;November surprise quot; when the world #39;s largest media company releases its third quarter results Wednesday.
Business,"  Freddie Mac will resume quarterly financial reporting next summer, after forgoing the regular reports in the wake of its restatement of three years #39; worth of results, the mortgage giant said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s been a lot of gossip about the upcoming Google browser and its possible impact on Microsoft. It #39;s hard to predict what will happen, but it won #39;t surprise me if an all-out war between Google and Microsoft ensues."
Sports,"The search for a new Scotland manager is underway following the resignation of Berti Vogts. He quit yesterday after a disastrous two and a half year run, saying he couldn #39;t put up with the  quot;disgraceful abuse quot; any longer."
World,"Uruguay tapped Tabare Vazquez as its first socialist president in Sunday #39;s election, joining a growing group of South American countries embracing leftist governments."
World,"Baghdad, Nov. 2 (NNN): An American citizen, an Asian and four Iraqis are reported to have been taken hostage at gunpoint from their office in Baghdad."
World,"OTTAWA, Nov. 1 -- Canada #39;s Liberal government reintroduced legislation Monday to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, drawing criticism that this could prompt a clampdown at the US border."
Business,"Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, probably will report a 26 percent increase in third- quarter net income, helped by a rebound in Web-advertising sales at its America Online unit."
Sports,Makybe Diva won the 144th running of the A\$4.6 million (1.9 million pounds) Melbourne Cup to become only the fourth horse and the first mare to capture Australia #39;s richest and most famous race two years in a row.
Sports,By wire services. Auburn moved into third in the BCS standings released Monday while Southern Cal and Oklahoma held on to the top spots.
Business,A federal study released Monday lowered the number of flights that O #39;Hare International Airport can handle without creating gridlock.
Business,"The average circulation of the nation #39;s newspapers fell in the six months ended in September, as new federal restrictions on telemarketing and a more conservative approach by some publications "
Business,"The pace of corporate audits by the Internal Revenue Service continued to decline in the first six months of fiscal 2004, despite IRS pledges to crack down on "
Business,"If you think oil is expensive now, just imagine if Hurricane Ivan had swung west and come ashore at this bustling oil and gas port at the southernmost point of Louisiana."
Business,"Tyco International said Monday that it turned a fourth-quarter profit as strength in its electronics, health-care and engineered products and services divisions spurred a 13 percent rise in revenue."
Business,"PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco International Ltd. has agreed to sell its Tyco Global Network to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL), India #39;s leading telephone and internet services provider, for \$130 million."
Sci/Tech,"Like most of us, politicians don #39;t know much about isotopes. But because they know something about money and jobs, lawmakers from Illinois and Michigan are locked in a battle "
Sports,"Vijay Singh, Fijis star golfer of Indian origin, became the first golfer to go over 10 million dollars in earnings in one year after shooting a six-under-par 65 on Sunday to capture the Chrysler Championship."
Sports,"It has happened every year since the BCS was formed in 1998. One way or another, whether by blowing its chance or by another team not providing help, Texas finds itself at the Cotton or Holiday bowls."
Sports,"If certain people show up, today #39;s meeting of NHL Players #39; Association executives and members in Toronto could turn into a passionate debate between the union #39;s haves and have-nots."
Sports,General partner and avid baseball card collector Ken Kendrick happily raised a baseball card of Wally Backman vigorously sliding into an opposing catcher.
World,The Canadian government signalled its intention yesterday to reintroduce legislation to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
World,"The deaths of dozens of protestors on October 25 at the hands of the Thai security forces, and the horrifying manner in which they died, has unleashed fury in the predominantly Muslim provinces "
Business,"  Merck  amp; Co. shares fell more than 10 percent Monday on a news report that the company may have known for years that Vioxx, the pain reliever it recently withdrew from the market, could cause cardiac problems in some patients."
Business,"Circulation declined at most major US newspapers in the last half year, the latest blow for an industry already rocked by a scandal involving circulation misstatements that has undermined the confidence of investors and advertisers."
Business,"US consumers opened their wallets and purses in a big way in September, with spending shooting up 0.6 percent. Joseph Zeppieri of West Melbourne looks at new vehicles at Kelly Ford in Melbourne."
Business,Industrial conglomerate Tyco International Ltd. swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit on a double-digit jump in sales and on lower one-time charges compared with the year-ago quarter.
Business,"DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Chrysler recalled 240,000 Dodge Caravan and similar minivans and sedans because a short circuit can set fire to rear speakers of the radio."
Sci/Tech,"A recent study done by WestSideStory, a market research firm, present interesting results that show a continuous market share increase in FireFoxs favor."
Sports,"After spending the week facing questions on how they would rebound from their disappointing loss to New England, the Jets turned in a commanding 41-14 victory over Miami on Monday night, their most complete game of the season."
Sports,"Former Cincinnati Reds general manager Jim Bowden will be the general manager of the Washington baseball franchise, Major League Baseball sources said last night."
World,"A US citizen and five other staff of a Saudi trading firm were kidnapped in Baghdad on Monday, while a deputy governor was shot dead, plunging Iraq deeper into crisis."
World,Villages were cordoned off and thousands of police kept watch along roads in central China on Tuesday following riots between majority Han Chinese and a Muslim minority that killed seven people and injured 42.
Business,"The Houston Chronicle #39;s daily circulation grew in the last six months, while Sunday circulation declined, the Audit Bureau of Circulations has reported."
Sports," Makybe Diva is the winner of the 2004 Melbourne Cup horse race, gaining first place in the 3,200 meter race held at Flemington course."
Sports,"Arsenal will be playing against Panathinaikos on Tuesday night, in a match valid for Group E of the Champions League. Arsene Wenger is convinced that a win would almost surely qualify the English champions "
Sports,"Kobe Bryant nodded knowingly while remembering his quote from exactly one year ago:  quot;Every day is a bad day. quot;.  quot;Man, I feel great, just great, quot; he said, recalling those dark "
World,"AMERICANS anticipating a close presidential election and anxious about the legitimacy of the outcome might consider Sunday #39;s inconclusive presidential vote in Ukraine, a nation of 48 million people whose geopolitical perch between Europe and Russia makes "
World,The world #39;s sole remaining Cold War frontier post lost its American guards yesterday when the United States withdrew from the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea.
Business,WASHINGTON: Polling for the US elections will begin according to Pakistan time at 5:00 pm on Tuesday as Americans vote in one of the closest presidential elections in decades after a long and often bitter campaign between Republican incumbent George W 
Business," Chrysler is recalling 240,000 minivans because the radios may short circuit and cause a fire, the automaker said Monday."
Sports,All those players who have griped about how little progress has been made toward reaching a settlement to end the NHL lockout will have the opportunity to have their voices heard today.
Sports,"Player representatives will gather Tuesday in Toronto for an update on the NHL #39;s nearly seven-week-old lockout. The meeting will be spiced by recent comments by a handful of players, notably the Calgary Flames "
World,"A suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of a crowded market in Tel Aviv yesterday, leaving three dead and dozens more wounded."
World,"BEIJING: On the eve of the US Presidential poll, one of the key architects of China #39;s foreign policy lashed out at the controversial  quot;Bush doctrine quot; of pre-emptive strikes, the  quot;catastrophic quot; war on Iraq."
Business,"Russian tax authorities have slapped oil giant Yukos and its main production unit with two new tax claims, raising the company #39;s total bill to more than \$17."
Business,Shares of Merck  amp; Co. plunged almost 10 percent yesterday after a media report said that documents show the pharmaceutical giant hid or denied 
Business,Oil futures prices sank to their lowest level in nearly a month yesterday on a continuation of the sell-off sparked last week by rising US supplies of crude 
Business,"The world #39;s biggest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said it planned at least 10 new stores in China next year, joining other foreign retail giants in taking advantage of new rules letting them move into smaller cities."
Business,"Swiss banking giant UBS posted weaker third-quarter net profit on Tuesday, just missing market expectations, hurt by a seasonal fall in trading revenue despite a strong showing by its flagship private bank."
Sci/Tech,You don #39;t need to buy a new black and red limited edition U2 iPod to get your hands on the collection of the Irish band #39;s tunes designed to accompany it.
Sci/Tech,Data from the far reaches of outer space have been streaming into Dan Reisenfeld #39;s computer at the University of Montana since late Wednesday.
Sports,"MAKYBE Diva joined racing #39;s immortals with a commanding win in the \$4.6 million Melbourne Cup today. Backed into 5-2 favouritism by a flood of money from around the country, she became the first mare to win "
Sports,"Plenty of Western Conference teams are capable of filling the Los Angeles Lakers #39; role as favorites, but none seem suited to fill the time slot occupied by  quot;Days of our Lakers."
Sports,"Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on the afternoon of November 1. Hu Jintao said, as an "
World,"A Palestinian suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of Tel Aviv #39;s Shuk HaCarmel yesterday, killing three Israelis and wounding more than "
Business,"Oracle yesterday sweetened its hostile bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft to \$9.2 billion, a 14 percent increase aimed at resolving the long-running takeover battle between the bitter foes."
Business,"Banking giant UBS (UBSN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) was cautious over prospects for the rest of the year after a seasonal lull in trading hurt its third-quarter "
Business,The recall involves the 2001 and 2002 model year Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans. The automaker says the short circuit may result from water seeping into the radio.
Sci/Tech,"Google plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers that run Apple Computer #39;s Mac operating system, Google #39;s chief executive, Eric Schmidt, said Friday."
Sports,"a three-hour party, really -he Jets delivered a rare rout, skewering the downtrodden Dolphins 41-14 last night at Giants Stadium."
Sports,"The Mets announced yesterday they have narrowed their field of candidates for their vacant managerial job to three, and a baseball official familiar with the team #39;s planning said Willie Randolph remains the clear favorite."
World,"The British Army is investigating the death of Staff Sgt Denise Rose, the first British female soldier to die in since the campaign in Iraq began."
World,"North Korea has accused South Korea of  quot;grave provocation quot; after the South fired warning shots at its vessels. In a statement published by the official KCNA news agency, North Korea said an armed clash was only avoided thanks to its navy #39;s restraint."
Business,"Oil prices fell sharply last night, taking US crude below \$50 ahead of the US presidential election. US light crude dipped as low as \$49."
Business, Volkswagen management and union representatives in Germany were to resume deadlocked wage and job talks on Tuesday following a day of  quot;difficult but not desperate quot; discussions.
Sci/Tech,"Lloyd Braun, ousted last year as the chairman of ABC Entertainment, will become head of entertainment and media content for Yahoo, the company announced yesterday."
Sports,Tommy Docherty believes the future looks grim for the Scotland national team - no matter who succeeds Berti Vogts. Former Manchester United manager Docherty was not the least bit surprised when Vogts resigned from his post on Monday.
Sports,The opening round of the three-million-US-dollar Paris Masters has produced some spectacular scenes as players displayed their strength at the last tournament of the Masters series.
Sports,"The Confederations Cup will kick off with Olympic champion Argentina taking on African champion Tunisia on June 15, China Radio International reported Tuesday."
World,"Kabul (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Afghan militants threatening to kill three foreign hostages yesterday offered to negotiate with a United Nations envoy, but warned that any rescue attempt would end in bloodshed."
Business,Crude oil prices slipped below USD 50 a barrel in Asian trade overnight as the market waited for the outcome of the US presidential election.
Business,"The strength of oil prices is poised to exacerbate an airline  quot;bloodbath quot; long predicted for this winter, Ryanair has said, announcing a profits ahead of City forecasts."
Business,"Venture capital funds raised \$5.5 billion in fresh capital in the third quarter, 78 percent more than in the prior quarter, prompting a warning by the head of "
Business,"Fall #39;s first significant flurries dusted much of Colorado overnight Sunday, making Monday a mess for many people along the Front Range."
Business,"  Cuba on Monday signed contracts to buy  $10 million of US wheat and meat products, and  $300,000 of American dairy cattle, launching a new round of deals for US farm products projected to reach  $150 million."
Sports,"The rest of the nation can monitor the presidential election tonight, to see which states go red and which states go blue, to count up electoral college votes, to watch for a concession speech that may not come for days."
Sports,"Patience is less a virtue in the NFL than a vice. Thirteen coaches have been with their teams for two seasons or less. Check most rosters, and the same ratio applies to the players."
Sports,"Washington coach Keith Gilbertson, above, will step down at the end of the season and end a difficult two years as Rick Neuheisel #39;s replacement."
World,"extent of unrest in rural China, fuelled by corruption and a growing gap between rich and poor. the Hui Muslim minority sparked rioting through the weekend."
Business,Merck shares dropped 10 percent Monday to the lowest level since 1995 after a published report said the drugmaker tried for years to stop safety concerns from hurting sales of its Vioxx painkiller.
Sci/Tech,"Following a similar chip announcement from AMD in mid-October, Intel this week has released a chip targeting the gamer segment. The Pentium 4 processor Extreme Edition supporting Hyper-Threading (HT) technology "
Sci/Tech,BRITAIN #39;S Beagle 2 mission to Mars was last night blasted as a shambles done  quot;on the cheap quot;. The lander was scheduled to touch down on Christmas Day last year and search for past and present life.
Sports,Curtis Martin and LaMont Jordan each rushed for 115 yards and a score to help the New York Jets rout the hapless Miami Dolphins 41-14 last night.
Sports,"and then claimed he was driven out by personal abuse.  quot;The major factor in this decision has been the disgraceful abuse I have suffered, quot; said Vogts."
Sports,The New York City medical examiner #39;s office reported Monday former major league third baseman Ken Caminiti died from a drug overdose.
Sports,"The search to replace Keith Gilbertson at Washington will be national, athletic director Todd Turner indicated yesterday. But Gilbertson #39;s successor could come from a handful of promising candidates in the West."
Sports,The Philadelphia 76ers placed 11-year veteran Glenn Robinson on the injured list Monday with left ankle tendinitis and will try to trade the former No.
Sports,Their hiring of former JetHawks manager Wally Backman out of Single-A ahead of two finalists with significant major-league managerial and coaching experience to manage their big-league club is as much a risk as it is a statement.
Sports,"California made a big leap Monday in the Bowl Championship Series standings, giving the Rose Bowl a sigh of relief and possibly dashing Utah #39;s hopes."
World,JERUSALEM Israel #39;s army has destroyed the homes of the suicide bomber and those of two men Israel says were behind yesterday #39;s attack in Tel Aviv.
World,"A car bomb went off outside the Iraqi Education Ministry in central Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring four, Reuters reported."
Business,Michael Ovitz hopes getting his day in court fixes his battered career and tarnished image. Ovitz testified for the fifth day in the trial that has Disney shareholders shooting 
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s latest addition to its hugely popular iPod line, the iPod Photo, has moved the bar even further as the digital lifestyle continues to converge."
Sports,"Irish stayer Vinnie Roe #39;s top weight of 58 kilograms was a telling factor as he finished second to favourite Makybe Diva in the rainswept Melbourne Cup, according to trainer Dermot Weld."
Business,Oracle has dangled its  quot;best and final quot; offer of \$24 per share in front of PeopleSoft shareholders. Oracle #39;s latest bid for the software maker is a \$3 hike over a previous offer and values PeopleSoft at just less than \$9bn.
Sports,"Berti Vogts admitted last night he had little option but to quit as Scotland coach, blaming what he called  quot;disgraceful abuse quot;."
Sports,Kurt Warner #39;s thing is about the locker room learning what it #39;s like to win together. Michael Strahan #39;s thing revolves around a want of respect and the importance of the next game in gaining that commodity.
Business,"FRANKFURT : Hundreds of workers at German auto maker Volkswagen #39;s Hanover plant walked off the job, as management and union representatives readied to resume deadlocked wage and job talks."
Business,"European shares edged higher Tuesday, with easing oil prices underpinning market sentiment, but investors were cautious ahead of a neck-and-neck race in the US presidential elections."
Business,A self-proclaimed stock guru was alternately described as a crusader and a crook yesterday in opening arguments of his federal racketeering trial in Brooklyn.
Sports,Arsenal defender Sol Campbell will miss the big north London derby against his old club Spurs and England #39;s clash in Spain. The England center back is struggling with an Achilles 
Sports,"The Detroit Pistons will open the season tonight with a ring ceremony at the Palace. The joint will be packed. Members of the championship team will take their bows, pack their rings away and face one of the "
Business,Merck  amp; Co. #39;s shares (MRK) fell 9.7 percent to the lowest price in almost nine years after the Wall Street Journal said yesterday the drugmaker tried for years to stop safety concerns from hurting sales of its Vioxx painkiller.
Sci/Tech,AT amp;T on Monday announced it will add virus and worm protection features to its Internet Protect service. It helps businesses to protect themselves from a variety of security threats without deploying firewalls at each location.
Sports,The search for a new Scotland manager is under way today after Berti Vogts resigned as national coach following the country #39;s poor start to the World Cup qualifying campaign.
Sports,"PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTIONS: We were an idiot on Sunday, believing, suddenly, in the power of nonsense as the Washington Redskins mounted a horrifying drive to beat the Green Bay Packers."
Sports,"Patrick Vieira knows exactly how Francesc Fabregas feels. Just 17 years old, a long way from home in a foreign country with a new culture and language to which he must adapt."
Sports,"Isiah Thomas #39; blueprint for building a team is to start with the backcourt and work his way forward. As vice president of the Toronto Raptors, Thomas #39; first significant move was to draft a guard, Damon Stoudamire."
Sports,"There #39;s going to be a ring ceremony in an NBA city tonight, and by now you probably know it #39;s not going to be in Los Angeles."
Sports,"The offices of the Equestrian Federation of Ireland were broken into in another twist in the Irish Olympic gold medal controversy, it has emerged today."
Sports,and not only on the political spectrum. Another November - another BCS college football quagmire looming. With the release 
World,"SHARM EL-SHEIKH - The number of tourists visiting Egypt has fallen by just under 5 since the deadly car bomb attacks on Red Sea resorts last month, the deputy tourism minister said."
Business,"Stock picker Anthony Elgindy profited from illegal tips supplied by an FBI agent who told him about probes of companies Elgindy would then sell short while spreading negative information to clients of his online newsletter, a prosecutor said."
Sci/Tech,THE failure of the Beagle 2 space mission to Mars has been blamed on the lack of government funding and an  quot;amateurish quot; gentleman #39;s agreement that allowed a key backer to pull out of the project.
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Nov. 2, 2004    Nokia, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG)(AEX:PHI) together with Rhein Main Verkehrsverbund (RMV), public transport authority for Frankfurt #39;s greater "
Sports,ARSENE WENGER last night told bitter rival Sir Alex Ferguson to mind his own business and leave the FA to deal with the fall-out from the Battle of Old Trafford.
World,"A suspected car bomb has exploded outside the Education Ministry in central Baghdad killing at least five people, two of them women."
Sci/Tech,"Open Source browsers are continuing to eat into the market share of Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer. According to market analysts WebSideStory, Internet Explorer held 92."
Sci/Tech,"If waiting for e-mail to download onto your cell phone drives you nuts, try dialing in with one of the new devices available that tap into a speedier, next-generation network."
Sci/Tech,"Space shuttle Enterprise was born to be an astronautical bridesmaid, never a bride. Built in 1976 as one of the first trio of US shuttles, Enterprise never left Earth #39;s atmosphere "
Sports,Bangladesh #39;s batting problems continued as they slumped to a 138-run defeat in the first of three one-day matches against New Zealand.
World,"Cameraman working for Reuters killed in Ramadi clashes, US war planes bomb insurgent-held Fallujah. BAGHDAD - At least five people were killed when a car comb exploded outside Iraq #39;s education ministry in Baghdad on Tuesday, hospital sources said."
World,"China sought to play down election eve criticism of President Bush by a leading architect of its foreign policy, saying Beijing had clarified the issue with Washington."
Business,Senior negotiators from Volkswagen and its main union have met to seek a deal on cost cutting that could head off the first full-blown strike at the carmaker #39;s western German factories.
Business,"frills airline Ryanair RYA.I has posted a forecast beating jump in first half profit after its low fares drew passengers over the summer, and it is more upbeat than "
Sports,"When competing sides fall out of balance on shows such as  quot;The Apprentice quot; or  quot;Survivor, quot; they usually mix up the teams to even things out."
Sports,"With the NHL lockout now at 48 days, all eyes will focus on Toronto today for the meeting between Players #39; Association executive director Bob Goodenow and player representatives from all 30 teams."
World,"Pledging cooperation with Nepal in its fight against terrorism, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today said his country would supply arms to the Himalyan kingdom on a credit basis."
Business,"Oil prices have fallen further below \$50 a barrel as, with the result of the US presidential elections still difficult to predict, traders cashed in positions."
Business,"National Semiconductor has lowered its revenue expectations for its second business quarter. The new guidance for the quarter calls for revenues to range from \$445m to \$450m, down about 18 per cent to 19 per cent sequentially."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, plans to open as many as 15 new stores in China next year, competing for a foothold with Carrefour SA and Metro Group as the government lifts curbs on foreign retailers."
Sci/Tech," quot;Whether it #39;s the professional content developer or the casual mobile phone user, creating dynamic, SMAF-Multimedia content is simple and intuitive through our authoring tools, quot; says Kazunari Fukaya, Marketing Division Manager of Yamaha #39;s Semiconductor "
Sci/Tech,CHICAGO Lawmakers from Illinois and Michigan are competing to convince the federal government that their state is the best location for an isotope lab.
Sports,"Mumbai: The appearance of a match wicket doesn #39;t make the Indian team comfortable or uncomfortable, stand-in captain Rahul Dravid emphasised today."
Sports,"Former Padre Ken Caminiti died of a drug overdose, coronary artery disease and an enlarged heart, according to the New York City Medical Examiner."
Sports,"As the Broncos hope to learn more about the return of one standout defensive player this week, they will have to deal with the loss of another defensive leader."
Sports,"The Rockets made McGrady smile Monday, giving him a three-year contract extension worth \$63 million. That, coupled with the three years he had remaining on his existing "
Sports," Ah, easy street. No game this week. Light practices. And now Auburn is being touted as the No. 3 team in the Bowl Championship Series standings."
Business,Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia #39;s national oil and gas company Petronas on Tuesday announced its Petronas International unit has signed an agreement with Sasol to create South Africa #39;s largest liquid fuels business.
Sports,"MARK COLVIN: The track was dead, the weather was atrocious, but today #39;s Melbourne Cup produced one of the great results, and rewrote the history of the race."
Sports,Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss might miss a game for the first time in his NFL career because of a strained right hamstring that hasn #39;t gotten worse but isn #39;t getting a whole lot better.
Sports,"  A 5 9 point guard who mixes off court humility with an on court flair for no look, fast break passes is the first Japanese born player to make an NBA roster."
Business,"Irish no-frills airline Ryanair posted an 18 percent jump in first-half net income on Tuesday as passenger traffic grew 24 percent, and said yields should not decline by as much as first thought."
Business,"Banking giant UBS is cautious over prospects for the rest of the year after a lull in trading hurt its third-quarter profit, despite a strong showing by its blockbuster wealth management operation."
Business,"Prices on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange closed slightly higher Monday on bargain hunting, traders said. The key Hang Seng Index rose 39."
Business,"Union leaders representing more than 10,000 Atlantic City casino hotel workers in a monthlong walkout met into the night yesterday, considering the latest in a series of contract offers by the casinos."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone giant Nokia has unveiled its first product to incorporate the NFC (Near Field Communication) shell. Backed by Nokia, Philips and Sony, NFC is a new wireless communications function which is hoped "
Sports," A drug overdose killed former baseball star Ken Caminiti, who tested positive for cocaine in the weeks before he died at age 41 and had admitted using steroids during his playing days, the city medical examiner ruled Monday."
Sports, Fast bowler Kyle Mills grabbed four wickets in a dream spell as New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by 138 runs in the opening one day international here on Tuesday.
World,"Police confirmed a fatal shooting occurred outside a city government office Monday morning (Monday evening AEDT), but could not confirm the identity of the victim."
World,"An unprecedented election-eve attack on Bush administration policies by a senior figure in the Chinese government suggested that, despite undeniable "
World,"Once again, Iran has sent out a clear signal that it intends to become a nuclear power, presenting President George W. Bush or his successor with the next major foreign policy dilemma."
Business,"The Oracle-PeopleSoft takeover battle may have finally entered its endgame, with Oracle Corp upping its bid and for the first time imposing a deadline for PeopleSoft Inc shareholders to accept it."
Business,Shares in US drug maker Merck tumbled nearly 10 on Monday after a press report suggesting the firm may have ignored problems with one of its drugs.
Business,Swiss banking giant UBS AG said Tuesday its third quarter net profit slipped 1 percent to 1.67 billion Swiss francs (\$1.39 billion; euro1.
Business,The government on Tuesday moved to bolster Saab Automobile AB #39;s lure to parent General Motors by agreeing to use state money to improve road and rail access to the company #39;s last automotive plant in Sweden.
Sci/Tech,AMD released two extremely powerful chips recently after Intel had to back down from the plan of manufacturing a 4GHz version of their Pentium 4 processor.
Sci/Tech,Matthew Seu and his two sons yesterday became the first to boldly go where no tourist had been before: within a few feet of the spaceship Enterprise.
Sci/Tech,"HAMAMATSU CITY, Japan - (BUSINESS WIRE) -ov. 1, 2004  -aha Corporation, the worlds largest manufacturer of musical instruments and an established leader in digital audio, is today offering free "
Sports,Organisers of the European ATP Masters Series events are holding a meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the current wave of withdrawals by leading players.
World,"Egypt #39;s interior minister affirmed on Sunday that Al-Qaeda played have no hands in Sinai bomb attacks in October. Israeli officials claimed earlier that Al Qaeda prepared the three blasts that hit the Egyptian Red Sea resorts, killing at least 34 people."
Sci/Tech,"Reports that Google is planning a Mac version of its Desktop Search tool, recently released in beta for Windows, are not entirely accurate, according to publisher Tim O #39;Reilly."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International Inc has announced that the open source version of its Ingres database management system is now available with enterprise-level support options for Linux and Microsoft #39;s Windows.
Sci/Tech,Nokia Corp has unveiled plans to bring Smartner Information Systems Oy #39;s mobile email and personal information management offering to its latest Communicators.
Sports,Brazilian midfielder Edu will miss Arsenal #39;s Champions League Group E match at home to Panathinaikos on Tuesday. Arsenal #39;s website said Edu was suffering from a calf problem sustained in Saturday #39;s 2-2 draw with Southampton.
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq : Hundreds of people fled the Iraqi rebel-held Fallujah after a heavy night of US air strikes, while an Iraqi cameraman working for Reuters was killed during clashes in the nearby hotspot of Ramadi."
Business,"Oracle Corp. raised the stakes in its hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. Monday by increasing its offer to \$24 per share, boosting the value of the proposed merger to \$9."
Business,"On Oct. 31, eastbound Southwest Airlines customers out of Oakland International Airport were treated to a new nonstop daily flight to Philadelphia International Airport."
Business,"Ryanair, the Irish no-frills airline, said net profit rose 15 percent for the quarter to September, adding it was well-placed to combat the threat of record high oil prices and fierce competition."
Business,"Chalone Wine Group has completed an unusual agreement to sell to France #39;s Domaines Barons de Rothschild in a deal valued at \$160 million, while retaining the right to shop itself to other bidders."
Sci/Tech,Apple last week fulfilled the wish of every Internet discussion-forum enthusiast who #39;s longed for the capability to view photos on a tiny color screen.
Sci/Tech,"After plugging woodpecker holes in the tail and a little touch-up paint, original space shuttle Enterprise and hundreds of other spacecraft and artifacts from human efforts "
Sci/Tech,"Un groupe de socits leaders dans le domaine de l #39;lectronique grand public et des semi-conducteurs, parmi lesquelles figurent notamment Samsung Electronics Co."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International (CA) has released a new tool for managing and securing wireless networks that attracted significant customer interest when it was previewed earlier this year.
Sci/Tech,"Tata group company Videsh Sanchar Nigam and global networking major Cisco Systems Inc on Tuesday signed a Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) agreement to deploy broadband metro Ethernet solution, that will offer broadband services at less than Rs 1,000 per month "
Sci/Tech,"IT spending in Western Europe is lagging behind the rest of the world, according to figures unveiled at Gartner #39;s annual Symposium IT Expo in Cannes this week."
Sports,The Gunners #39; website said Edu was suffering from a calf problem sustained in Saturday #39;s 2-2 draw with Southampton. Spanish striker Jose Antonio Reyes was also substituted in that match with a hand injury but is expected to be fit to face the Greeks.
Sports,India are considering the high risk strategy of asking Sachin Tendulkar to open the bowling for the first time in his career and selecting three spinners for the 
Sports,"The absurd notion of Cal playing in the national championship game does not seem so absurd today. Thanks to losses by Miami and Florida State and a significant rise in the Bears #39; computer ranking, Cal rose four spots in this week #39;s BCS standings to No."
Sports,"Neither did 95 percent of the other coaches. But in the case of Lenny Wilkens, this particular flaw became part of his legacy, along with the NBA title, the record numbers of wins and losses and the trademark crossed arms and cold stare."
World,"  The brother of a Filipino diplomat kidnapped in Afghanistan appealed for his release Tuesday, calling his sibling  quot;a very good man quot; who respects all Muslims."
Business,"Northwest Airlines plans to expand in Indianapolis, a move that will knock ATA from its No. 1 spot on its home turf by offering more flights than the bankrupt carrier."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, America Online (AOL), Yahoo and Earthlink have filed a handful of lawsuits against spammers, allegedly targeting some of the world #39;s largest unsolicited mail offenders."
World,"PARIS, Nov 1 (AFP) - France condemned the Palestinian suicide attack Monday in Tel Aviv that killed four people, including the bomber, and called on all sides in the Middle East conflict to avoid a new cycle of violence."
World,"BAGHDAD, Nov 2 - A car bomb exploded Tuesday in the busy commercial district of Azamiyah in northern Baghdad, causing casualties, the Interior Ministry said."
Business,"Oracle has put up its  quot;best and final quot; offer for PeopleSoft at US\$24 per share. The new price is up \$3 from Oracle #39;s last offer, and is in excess of PeopleSoft #39;s 52-week closing price high."
Business,  A San Diego financial analyst is on trial for bribing an FBI agent and making millions of dollars. Prosecutors claim Anthony Elgindy bribed FBI agents for information on publically traded companies.
Business,"ATLANTIC CITY-November 2, 2004 - The month-old strike by thousands of Atlantic City casino and hotel workers may soon be over. Late Monday night, union leaders tentatively approved a new contract, ending "
Sci/Tech,"News abounds for Firefox and other Open Source Internet browsers. According to WebSideStory results, both Mozilla and Firefox saw their marketshare grow in the last month."
Sports,AUSTRALIA #39;s Olympic athletes will train and compete regularly in Beijing over the next three years after an historic co-operation agreement was signed today by the Australian and Chinese Olympic Committees.
World,"A US Embassy spokesman said Tuesday that an American, a Nepalese, a Filipino and an Iraqi remain hostages after a kidnapping raid Monday night in Baghdad."
World,"Pakistan and India have opened many channels for talks and Islamabad wanted to settle all issues, including the core issue of Kashmir, with New Delhi on the basis of mutual respect, said the country #39;s Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz."
Business,"Toyota, already the world #39;s most profitable carmaker, is set to draw level with General Motors as the world #39;s biggest in terms of sales."
Business,frills airline Ryanair has beat forecasts with an 18 percent jump in half year profit after a strong summer and it has cheered investors with a surprisingly upbeat take on the full year.
Business,"Retail sales rose more than expected in October and at their sharpest pace in three months, a survey has shown. The Confederation of British Industry said on Tuesday 37 percent of firms "
Sci/Tech,The percentage of Americans using Web browsers Mozilla and Firefox is on the up as Internet users turn away from Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer due to perceived risks with that application.
Sci/Tech,"Spansion and Fujitsu today announced an entirely new Flash memory family designed to reduce costs and dramatically simplify system design of Flash-enabled consumer electronics, PC peripherals, and in-cabin automotive electronics."
Sports,Olympic 1500m freestyle champion Grant Hackett has revealed that he defended his title in Athens despite suffering from a collapsed lung.
World,News reports from the area Tuesday say at least five people were killed and several others wounded in the blast outside the Education Ministry building in the Azamiyah district of the capital.
World,"NABLUS, WEST BANK - Israeli troops Tuesday destroyed the home of a 16-year-old Palestinian suicide bomber who blew himself up in a Tel Aviv market a day earlier."
World,Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here Tuesday that Pakistan is ready to provide military assistance to Nepal if Nepal demands.
Business,British retail sales rose more than expected in October and at their sharpest pace in three months. The Confederation of British Industry said 37 of firms in its monthly distributive trades survey saw sales 
Sci/Tech,Nokia has introduced its Near Field Communication (NFC) shell system which incorporates Radio Frequency Identification technology.
Sports,"At first glance, Vijay Singh and Harry  quot;Lighthorse quot; Cooper might not seem to have much in common with each other, except that both were fairly successful golf professionals during their eras."
Sports,"The Washington-bound Montreal Expos have found someone to take one of the most tenuous jobs in sports. Jim Bowden, the Reds #39; general manager in 1992-2003, will be announced as Washington #39;s GM today, a league "
Business,"ORACLE chief executive Larry Ellison has increased his companys offer for rival software company PeopleSoft, and set a deadline for the first time since the hostile takeover bid began in June 2003."
Business,"Bank #39;s 3Q profit dips, but it says  #39;04 will be better than  #39;03; wealth management stays strong. ZURICH (Reuters) - Banking heavyweight UBS remained cautious about prospects for the rest of the year after a "
Business,Tributes were being paid today to the  quot;enormously distinguished quot; Lord Hanson after the millionaire businessman died of cancer at his home in Berkshire last night.
Business,"DoubleClick Inc., the online advertising provider whose one-time soaring share price made it one of Manhattan #39;s most well-known faces of the dot-com era, said late Sunday that it has hired an investment bank to explore a possible sale."
Business,Time Warner #39;s (TWX:NYSE - news - research) America Online division reportedly plans to cut 700 jobs next month in a concession to declining subscription rates at its flagship Internet unit.
Sci/Tech,"If there had been as many people taking care of the Beagle 2 project as there have been reports into why the lander got lost, we #39;d have reams of data on the composition of the Martian soil flooding back from a perfectly functioning vehicle, right now."
Sports,"Winning the NBA title in dominating fashion apparently earns you the respect of one-third of your peers. The results of the league #39;s annual survey of its 30 general managers was released last week, and 33 of "
Sports,"All of the other Knicks either had left the court or were doing television interviews. But backup point guard Moochie Norris remained, practicing his long-distance jumpers."
Sci/Tech,"A fortnight after AMD launched its super fast 64-bit processors, FX55 and 4000, Intel has responded with the launch of a chipset for power PC users and gamers."
Sci/Tech,A new report into the failure of the Beagle mission to Mars has concluded that the failure can be linked to the Government #39;s failure to commit money early enough.
Sci/Tech,"Reuters. Mazda intends to launch a hybrid SUV using technology from Ford, which owns 33.4 of the Japanese automaker. Through our partnership with Ford, we are now proceeding with the development of a hybrid "
World,A car bomb explosion killed five people and injured 10 others outside the ministry of education in the al-Azamiah neighborhood in northern Baghdad Tuesday.
World," Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has led tributes to film director Theo van Gogh, who was assassinated in Amsterdam on Tuesday morning."
Business,"CANBERRA Australia #39;s government wants to sell its 51 percent stake in Telstra in a single public offering, Finance Minister Nick Minchin said."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s biggest maker of mobile phones, and Royal Philips Electronics NV, Europe #39;s third-largest semiconductor maker, will next year test a system in Germany allowing people to pay for bus fares using handsets."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO Mazda Motor, Japan #39;s fourth-largest carmaker, said Tuesday that it was entering the market for fuel-efficient gasoline-electric vehicles, sharing technology with Ford Motor to catch up with its larger rival, Toyota Motor."
Sci/Tech,"A general director of China #39;s space program says the development of the Shenzhou VI, which is to be launched next autumn, is progressing smoothly."
World,Beijing (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Unconfirmed reports say that Muslims from across China are trying to get to Nanren where minority Hui Muslims have clashed with majority Han Chinese.
World,"They left a leaflet in handwritten Thai saying this was in revenge for the innocent Tak Bai victims, an officer said of the attackers."
Business,"HANNOVER, Germany Senior negotiators from Volkswagen and its main union entered another round of negotiations on Tuesday as they worked to reach a cost-cutting contract and head off the first comprehensive strike at the automaker #39;s factories in western "
Business,"The push by the head of the US tax agency for quick completion of audits of big corporations - a move criticized by many longtime agency auditors - has led to a sharp drop in the discovery of tax cheating at the 11,000 largest businesses, according to new "
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Computer Associates (CA) is now shipping the Ingres r3 database for Linux following last summer #39;s announcement it would be available under an open source license."
Sports,Aston Villa have been charged with allegedly making an illegal approach for Southampton striker James Beattie. The Premier League said on Tuesday the charge relates to comments made by Aston 
World,"RBC, 02.11.2004, Kiev 15:55:11.Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich has won 40.22 percent support during the recent presidential elections, according to the results announced by the Ukrainian Central Elections Commission after 95."
World,"A car bomb exploded on Tuesday outside the Education Ministry in central Baghdad, killing at least five people, including two women."
Sci/Tech,"Mark Opzoomer, former head of Yahoo Europe, will be the new CEO of Blinkx, a San Francisco company whose search engines scout the Net and the desktop alike."
Sci/Tech,Macromedia has announced a special version of its Contribute website editing application designed to simplify the creation and customisation of eBay Stores.
Sports,EMOTIONAL Glen Boss admitted he put too much pressure on himself talking up Makybe Diva #39;s chances before the Melbourne Cup yesterday.
Sports,Aston Villa Football Club have been charged by the Premier League over an alleged illegal approach for James Beattie. Southampton lodged a complaint over the approach which was believed to have come in the summer from the Midlands club.
Sports,"There aren #39;t many NBA coaches who would publicly side with a player, as opposed to management, in a contract dispute. But then, there aren #39;t many coaches like San Antonio #39;s Gregg Popovich, who has the luxury "
Business,A SLIDE of 20 in revenues from equity and bond trading knocked UBS #39;s third-quarter financial earnings back sharply. Only a strong performance by its 56-owned Swiss industrial holding company Motor-Columbus 
Business,"Yahoo Inc. (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday named Lloyd Braun, a former chairman of Walt Disney Co. #39;s (DIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) ABC Entertainment Television Group, as "
Business,"Time Warner #39;s America Online unit is getting ready to fire more than 700 workers next month as part of a cost-cutting effort to combat declining subscriber numbers, according to a published report."
Sports,"The Arizona Diamondbacks and new manager Wally Backman know that sometimes you have to go backward to go forward. The rebuilding Diamondbacks, coming off a 51-111 season, hired Backman on Monday, completing "
World,"Norway plans to reopen its embassy in Riga on Wednesday after a two-day closure spurred by security fears that spread across the Nordic and Baltic region, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday."
World,"Britain has reported the first death of one of its female soldiers in Iraq, although the circumstances remain unclear, Sky News reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,SINGAPORE : A government-initiated plan to upgrade the technology used by logistics players is paying off. The plan involves getting industry players to develop tags using Radio Frequency Identification or RFID technology.
Sports,"Glenn Hoddle will this week succeed Gary Megson as manager of West Bromwich Albion, the Sun and Daily Mirror reported. Hoddle, who was fired by Tottenham in September 2003, will take "
World,The brother of the first British female soldier to die in Iraq since the war began said today her family were trying to come to terms with her death.
Business," America Online is preparing to fire over 700 workers in early December, with many of the cuts coming from its northern Virginia headquarters, The Washington Post newspaper said Tuesday."
Business,"BAA, the world #39;s largest airport operator, said Tuesday it is on target for strong annual passenger growth after reporting a 17."
Business,  Shares of National Semiconductor fell more than 7 percent in pre open trading Tuesday after the analog chipmaker lowered its fiscal second quarter financial targets due to weak demand and high inventory.
Sci/Tech," A new study shows a possible connection between a past climate warming and drought in what is now the US West. The width of tree rings over the past 1,200 years show that western  quot;megadroughts quot; between "
Sci/Tech,"Only 13 per cent of Europeans are interested in portable video players, according to a survey from Jupiter Research. The market research group surveyed 5,000 consumers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden "
Sports,"China is promising the toughest Olympic drug testing regime yet when Beijing hosts the 2008 Games. An Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) delegation including John Coates, Grant "
Sports,"While USC remained comfortably atop the Bowl Championship Series standings released Monday, the bigger news involved movement in Northern California."
World," An American civilian, a Nepalese man and at least two Arabs were abducted Monday by a band of gunmen who stormed a Baghdad home with a rocket propelled grenade launcher and a machine gun mounted atop a pickup truck."
World,"Adding a dash of cash to sweeten the pot, the Liberal government has retabled its much-maligned marijuana bill. Justice Minister Irwin Cotler reintroduced the cannabis reform package "
Business,"Slot machine maker International Game Technology (IGT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said adjusted quarterly earnings beat Wall Street estimates, but net profit fell on charges for the early repayment of debt."
Sci/Tech,"Officials at Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) announced the availability of an application aimed at simplifying and strengthening Wi-Fi networks."
Sports,"AUSTRALIA has been drawn against Germany and Argentina in what looms as the last FIFA Confederations Cup. Socceroos coach Frank Farina, who was at yesterday #39;s draw in Frankfurt, expressed mixed emotions about being drawn in the tougher of the two groups."
Sports,"India go into the final Test against Australia desperate to restore pride after losing the series in Nagpur. Captain Sourav Ganguly is still missing for the home side, who may ask Sachin Tendulkar to take "
World,"Ukrainian PM Viktor Yanukovich has received 40.03 of the vote (10,807,068 votes), and Viktor Yushchenko has 39.16 (10,572,530) in the Ukrainian presidential election."
World," Conflicting reports emerged Tuesday about the seriousness of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat #39;s illness, as a fifth day of medical tests began at a French military hospital that specializes in blood disorders."
Business,"Wells Fargo Securities raised the target price on PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) to \$26, following Oracle #39;s increased bid of \$24 per share for the enterprise software company."
Business,"PG amp;E Corp. said third-quarter net income declined from the year-ago period, when earnings were boosted by revenue collected by its key unit to repay costs related to the California energy crisis."
Business,"For a man whose name hung above the door, James Hanson was remarkably unsentimental about the company he had built from scratch. As a champion of shareholder value, he believed that all assets were up for sale (or at least, should be)."
Business,"Forest Laboratories Inc. (FRX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its experimental hypertension drug failed to meet all its goals in an effectiveness study, an outcome that will delay development and may lead to a new trial."
Sci/Tech,"An RFID-based trial involving Philips, Nokia and a Frankfurt-based public transport authority hints of a future where ticketing is merely a matter of swiping ones handset."
Sci/Tech," The Firefox 1.0 browser, slated for release on November 9, has been given yet another boost by news that it #39;s continuing to lay heavy pressure on Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech,"Just how much is spam and malicious email attempts costing you and your staff, clients and partners? That is a big question. And for many who run their business solo -- difficult to assess the true costs to themselves and their customers."
Sports,Defending champion Makybe Diva won the \$4.2-million Cdn Melbourne Cup on Tuesday to become the first mare in the 144-year history of Australia #39;s most famous horse race to win twice.
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will definitely return to the starting line-up for the Champions League Group D clash at home to Sparta Prague on Wednesday.
Sports,"Ian Rush has ruled himself out of becoming the new Wales manager, instead opting to stay on as boss of English League Two side Chester City."
World,"BAGHDAD, Nov 2 (AFP) - At least eight people were killed in a car bombing spree across Iraq Tuesday that targeted symbols of the US-backed government, while hundreds of residents fled the rebel-held city of Fallujah after a night of air raids."
World,A filmmaker who is a relative of the painter Vincent van Gogh was slain in an Amsterdam street Tuesday after receiving death threats over a movie he made criticizing the treatment of women under Islam.
World,"A car bomb exploded today near the Ministry of Education in a busy Baghdad commercial area, killing at least five people and wounding up to 29, officials said."
World,"TEHRAN, Nov 2 (AFP) - Iran is prepared to suspend uranium enrichment for a maximum of six months during negotiations with European countries, but will never agree to permanently halt the practice, one of its top nuclear negotiators said on Tuesday."
Business,"Verizon Wireless said on Tuesday it would not oppose a plan that would give Nextel Communications Inc. (NXTL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) valuable new wireless airwaves, sending Nextel #39;s shares up more than 3 percent."
Sports,"Members of the NHL Players Association are meeting in Toronto today to discuss the seven-week-old hockey lockout. Some 70 to 80 player reps are expected at the meeting, who will then brief their teammates back home."
Sports,"Its official: Yuta Tabuse is the first Japanese player to make an NBA team. The Suns put the 5-foot-9 guard on the active roster, part of the 14-man roster submitted to the NBA on Monday afternoon."
Business,"Online giant Yahoo Inc. has hired a former ABC television programmer to head its media and entertainment division. Lloyd Braun, who was behind shows such as  quot;The Sopranos quot; on HBO and  quot;Lost quot; on ABC, will try "
Business,Nextel agreed not to oppose Verizon Wireless #39; use of the term  quot;push-to-talk quot; when marketing a competing walkie-talkie service.
Sci/Tech,"  quot;We intend to do it, quot; Google chief executive Eric Schmidt told a University of California Los Angeles conference, recently."
Sci/Tech," Samsung, Philips, HP, the Digital TV Industry Alliance of China (DTVIA) and Access on Monday (Nov. 1) announced the formation of the Universal Home Application Programmer Interface (UHAPI) Forum."
Sports,"Ricky Ponting is confident of his team winning the Mumbai Test and ending the series as it began -- on a victorious note. Australia #39;s skipper himself has a point to prove in India, where he scored 17 runs "
Sports,Offices of Ireland #39;s equestrian governing body were broken into overnight after the theft in England of a doping test sample from the horse that helped Ireland win its only Olympic gold medal in Athens.
Sports,"Madison, WI (U-WIRE) -- Despite not playing this weekend, the Wisconsin football team (5-0 Big Ten, 8-0 overall) moved up in both the Associated Press Poll and the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll."
World,"Palestinian officials say Yasser Arafat #39;s health has improved since Friday, when he arrived in France for treatment for a still-mysterious illness."
Business," Conrad Black stepped aside Tuesday as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc., the Toronto holding company which has voting control over newspaper operating company Hollinger International."
Sci/Tech,"For the sixth month in a row, the market share of open source browsers Mozilla and FireFox and Apple #39;s Safari browser have grown, slowly eroding Microsoft Internet Explorer #39;s (IE) market share in the process."
Sports,Vijay Singh will become the first player since 1950 to win 10 titles in a year if he triumphs in the elite 30-man Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Business,"Automaker Volkswagen AG and Germany #39;s biggest industrial union said Tuesday they have made some progress in difficult pay negotiations, but were cautious on prospects of a quick deal in talks that were marked by worker protests."
Business,"Hollinger Inc., the company that controls the publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, said Conrad Black quit as chairman, chief executive and a director."
Business,America Online (website - news - quote) reportedly is preparing to fire more than 700 employees in early December - mostly at the company #39;s Northern Virginia headquarters.
Business,"Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Tuesday reported higher October sales, but growth at rival Rite Aid Corp."
Business,"Growth in its network power and industrial automation businesses contributed to a 28 percent jump in profit in the fourth quarter for Emerson, the company said Tuesday."
Sports,Former Wales and Liverpool striker Ian Rush has ruled himself out of succeeding Mark Hughes as manager of Wales. Rush was only appointed manager of English fourth division side Chester 
Sports,"The fourth and final Test match between India and Australia begins in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Indians will be playing for some pride, while the Australians are hoping to sweep the series 3-0."
Sports,"Ireland #39;s Equestrian Federation said its offices were broken into last night, hours after the International Federation for Equestrian Sports said a sample from the horse Waterford Crystal "
World," quot;A professional adolescent, a die-hard reactionary, quot; is how Theo van Gogh (47) used to characterise himself. The Dutch film director and newspaper columnist who was "
Business,Verizon Wireless said Tuesday it won #39;t oppose the Federal Communications Commission #39;s decision to grant Nextel Communications Inc.
Business,Playboy Enterprises Inc. on Tuesday said it rebounded to post a third-quarter profit as advertising rose sharply at the company #39;s flagship magazine.
Business,Energy company Dynegy Inc. on Tuesday said it will by some of the power generation assets of Exelon Corp. for \$135 million in cash plus debt assumption.
Business,"UBS AG, Europe #39;s biggest bank, said third-quarter profit fell 1 percent as gains from managing funds for millionaires cushioned a drop in investment-banking earnings."
Sports,"Still five months shy of opening up their eighth major league campaign, the Arizona Diamondbacks are already working on their fourth manager."
Sports,"awaited missive from erstwhile tailback Ricky Williams, officially seeking reinstatement to the league, arrived Monday at NFL offices."
Sports,West Brom have not reached agreement to offer Glenn Hoddle the manager #39;s job despite reports of high-level talks. The former Tottenham and England boss was said to have spoken with Albion chairman Jeremy Peace over the weekend and been offered the post.
Business,"International Game Technology, the world #39;s largest designer and manufacturer of casino slot machines, said Tuesday that fourth-quarter profit declined year-over-year due to a \$77 million charge for the early redemption of the company #39;s senior notes "
Sci/Tech,"Music will continue its reign as the prime mover of European gadgets, according to Jupiter Research. A survey of 5,000 consumers from Britain, Germany, France, Sweden, Spain and Italy, revealed that devices "
Sports,"Makybe Diva became the first mare to score a repeat victory in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, after which her trainer Lee Freedman said that she could be pointed to "
Sports,Argentine Hector Cuper signed a three-year deal with struggling Spanish first division side Real Mallorca. Cuper #39;s task is to turn around the fortunes of the club currently second from bottom of the Primera Liga.
Sports, The Detroit Pistons begin defending their title on Tuesday when they kick off another NBA season with a home game against the Houston Rockets.
Business,Computer maker Gateway Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to buy back about \$316 million of its stock from Internet provider America Online Inc.
Business,"Exelon Corp. (EXC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it would sell some of its Sithe power generation assets to Dynegy Inc."
Business,"Yesterday, shares of Chalone Wine Group (Nasdaq: CHLN) rose some 13 following the announcement that 46 owner Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), after months "
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to digital gadgets, Europeans are not impressed by do-it-all devices that play songs and films, keep track of appointments and play video games, a new survey on Monday said."
Sports,"Primera Liga strugglers Real Mallorca have persuaded former coach Hector Cuper to rejoin the club as a permanent replacement for Benito Floro, who was sacked last week, the club said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Australia a tough test for Pakistan batsmen, says coach November 2, 2004 09:14:15 KARACHI, Nov 2 (Reuters)   Pakistan #39;s batsmen will need to be mentally tough in Australia this month to combat the likes of Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie "
Sports,Bob Clarke returned Monday from a vacation in Calgary where he was visiting his son and decided to weigh in on a couple of serious issues - the lockout and the status of Jeremy Roenick.
World,"BAGHDAD, Nov 2 (AFP) - An American, Filipino and Nepalese and at least one Iraqi working for a Saudi company were among a group of people kidnapped at gunpoint from their Baghdad offices on Monday, a US embassy spokesman said Tuesday."
World,The American forces continued their air bombardment of Falluja yesterday at dawn resulting in several being killed and injured. Witnesses said that one of the killed is the driver of a rental car whose car 
World,": Search teams have found the body of a local official beheaded by suspected Muslim insurgents as revenge for the deaths of 85 rioters in southern Thailand last week, police said."
Sci/Tech,European consumers want music not video or games on their portable gadgets. According to Jupiter Research only a lowly five per cent of people would like a music player which could also play films.
Sports,"Shane Warne, Test cricket #39;s leading wicket-taker, will miss the fourth and final Test match against India in Mumbai tomorrow after breaking his right thumb while practicing his batting, a Cricket Australia statement said."
World,"Abu Ali Mustafa groups, the military wing of the People #39;s Front For The Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) claimed responsibility for the Palestinian Tel Aviv operation which resulted in killing four Israelis and injuring more than 40."
World," quot;They stormed the villa with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades. They had no chance, quot; said a policeman. A company guard was killed in the attack."
Business,"US stocks gained on optimism the US presidential election will produce a clear winner, acting as the catalyst to lift share prices the rest of the year."
Business,  Dynegy Inc. said Tuesday it will buy Exelon subsidiary ExRes SHC for  $1.05 billion in a deal that expands the Houston company #39;s power generation business in the New York state market.
Business,One of India #39;s leading telecommunications providers will use Cisco Systems #39; gear to build its new Ethernet-based broadband network.
Business,"Investors in digital copy protector Macrovision (Nasdaq: MVSN) are smarting this morning, after a 2 pre-earnings-announcement run-up in their stock #39;s price turned into a 6 rout in the announcement #39;s aftermath."
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s top mobile phone maker Nokia said on Tuesday its phones would be used in a project to test wireless public transport fares in Hanau, near Frankfurt in Germany, beginning early next year."
Sci/Tech,"First that team wins that thing, now thisPalmOne (PalmSources biggest customer and maker of the Treo 650) appears it really might be planning to use Microsofts WindowsMobile OS in its Treo line of SmartPhones."
Sports,"World Champion Boston Red Sox team member Derek Lowe, second from left, picks confetti from the hair of Jay Leno as Mike Timlin, far left, Alan Embree, David Ortiz and Dave Roberts, far right, look on during their visit to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno "
World,"  A Filipino who was among four people abducted in Iraq is believed to be an accountant working for a Saudi Arabian company catering food to American troops, sources said Tuesday."
Business,It signalled this in no uncertain terms when oil prices fell below US\$50 (\$83) mark on Monday. US light crude dipped to US\$49 at one point before ending at US\$49.
Business,Shares of BJ Services Co. fell more than 5 percent Tuesday morning after the oilfield service provider reported fourth-quarter results and issued a 2005 outlook that fell short of analyst expectations.
Sci/Tech,"With a maximum data throughput improvement of up to 33 percent between the CPU and system memory (compared with an 800 MHz system bus), the Extreme Edition #39;s 1066 MHz bus can enable faster frame rates for both gaming and video editing."
Sports,WHAT is in store for the English and European top guns in the Champions League this week? THE main thing we can say about Arsenal is that opponents are no longer afraid of the Gunners.
World,"The first female British soldier has died in Iraq, according to the Ministry of Defence. Staff Sgt. Denise Michelle Rose of the Royal Military Police #39;s Special Investigation Branch "
Business,"With the US presidential elections approaching, world oil prices appear to be going down. New York #39;s main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in December, fell 26 cents to 49."
Business,"MBIA Inc. (MBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a leading US bond insurer, on Tuesday reported a 2.3 percent drop in third-quarter earnings as investor demand "
Business,"based Dynegy Inc. has agreed to buy ExRes SHC Inc., the parent company of Sithe Energies and Sithe Independence LP, from Chicago based Exelon Corp."
Business,"Job-cutting continued across the country at a breakneck pace in October, according to the monthly survey by Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas Inc."
Sci/Tech,Yahoos CEO Terry Semel told an investment conference yesterday that Yahoo too would be putting out a desktop search tool for searching computer desktops and harddrives using the backbone of Yahoo Search Technology.
Sports,"Liverpools new manager left the Valencia team in fine shape after two championships in three seasons, but insisting he was the victim of internal politics at the Mestalla that undermined his position."
Sports,Ford #39;s recent success in the World Rally Championship seems to have tipped the Detroit company into staying in the WRC for four more years.
World,"  Yasser Arafat #39;s health is improving, one of his aides said Tuesday, repeating that tests have ruled out leukemia as the cause of the Palestinian leader #39;s health problems."
World,"The president of the United Arab Emirates, who helped forge a federation from seven Persian Gulf states and ruled it since its creation, has died, Abu Dhabi TV said."
World,"At least one man was killed in a protest in China #39;s southwestern province of Sichuan, a resident said, in the second violent demonstration to hit rural China in the past week."
Business,"update America Online is expected to cut more than 700 jobs from its work force next month, as the online giant continues to struggle with declining subscriber numbers, according to a source familiar with the plans."
Business,"Verizon Wireless on Tuesday withdrew its opposition to a plan that would give Nextel Communications Inc. (NXTL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) valuable new wireless airwaves "
Business,"The Clorox Co., the maker of Clorox bleach, Brita water filters and other consumer products, Tuesday posted a 5 percent drop in profit for its latest quarter as it restructured some operations."
Business,"Ryanair Holdings Plc, Europe #39;s largest low-cost airline, said second-quarter profit rose 15 percent as the carrier cut fares less than it expected and added routes."
Business,"PalmSource today announced Jean-Louis Gassee has been appointed Chairman of the PalmSource Board of Directors. Gassee, 60, was appointed to the Company #39;s Board of Directors in May 2002."
Business,Slot machine maker International Game Technology said Tuesday that fourth-quarter profit declined 50 percent from the same period a year earlier as a result of the early redemption 
Business,"US planned job cuts eased in October but remained above the 100,000 level for the second month in row, a report said Tuesday. Employment consulting firm Challenger, Gray  amp; Christmas Inc."
Business,"Shares of BJ Services (BJS:NYSE - news - research) were among the NYSE #39;s losers Tuesday, falling 5 after the company posted fourth-quarter earnings and sales that fell below Wall Street expectations and warned on 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia #39;s new Near Field Communication product will turn mobile phones into wireless wallets, the company says. It is conducting trials of the new technology in Germany, involving wireless ticketing with a transportation authority."
Sci/Tech,Legal concerns of all things have caused The SCO Group to rethink it plans to launch a pro-SCO propaganda web site meant to counter the popular Groklaw site.
Sci/Tech,"The solar system #39;s smoggiest orb appears to have landscapes both foreign and familiar, say geologists who are sorting through the first up-close peek at Saturn #39;s planet-sized moon Titan."
Sports,"Ford made a four-year commitment to the world rally championship Tuesday, ending fears that they could pull out of that series as well as Formula One."
Sports,Manchester United #39;s performance was so bad at Portsmouth on Saturday that Sir Alex Ferguson would give himself a game against Sparta Prague if he was picking a team purely on merit.
Business,"International Game Technology #39;s fourth-quarter profits declined 50 percent, hit by early redemption of senior notes, but the world #39;s largest maker of slot machines and other gambling devices "
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 02, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The SCO Group Inc. is reconsidering its plans to launch an alternative to the Groklaw.net Web site that had been scheduled to go live this week, a company spokeswoman said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Internet company Yahoo announced yesterday that it is at work on a desktop search product. The offering would allow people to search their own PCs as easily as they can currently search the internet.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba has announced a worldwide Recall/Exchange Program on specific models of Toshiba notebook PCs. Under certain conditions, the subject component, provided to Toshiba by third-parties and installed in "
Sports,Glenn Hoddle remains favourite to become West Broms new boss but the appointment is not a done deal. The former England chief is believed to want the job and woke up this morning to headlines suggesting it was in the bag.
World,"A local Buddhist official was beheaded by suspected Muslim insurgents as revenge for the deaths of 85 rioters in Thailand #39;s mainly Muslim south last week, police said Tuesday."
Business,"International Game Technology #39;s fourth-quarter profits declined 50 percent, hit by early redemption of senior notes, but the world #39;s largest maker of slot machines and other gambling devices said Tuesday that its annual income set a new record."
Business,"Verizon Wireless and Nextel Communications today announced they have reached an agreement to resolve all of their legal disputes, including the contentious 800 MHz realignment that gives Nextel coveted 1.9 GHz spectrum."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 2 (newratings.com) - Forest Laboratories Inc (FRX.NYS) witnessed a decline in its share price this morning, following the news of disappointing efficacy study results for the company #39;s new hypertension drug."
Business,"The price of the Treasury #39;s 10-year note was down 1/16 point, or 63 cents per \$1,000 in face value, while its yield rose to 4.10 percent from 4.09 percent late Monday."
Sci/Tech," (Nov 2, 2004) A new report by the UK House of Commons science and technology select committee pins the blame for the loss of the Beagle 2 lander on a lack of early money."
Sci/Tech,"The Chinese government has closed 1,600 internet cafes and fined operators a total of \$12 million for letting children access porn websites and play violent games, the government said, according to wired."
Sci/Tech,The Universal Home Application Programmer Interface Forum is working on a specification for analog and digital television designed to enable the creation of middleware and application software 
Sports,"It was the nadir of a love affair, at the Stadio Olimpico in Roma on Sunday, that had endured much during its existence, but was perhaps not prepared for a midweek surrender at Juventus in a season that has so far seen more than its fair share of turmoil "
World,"GENEVA : Humanitarian organisations expressed alarm over worsening security in Sudan #39;s conflict-wracked Darfur region, where the UN refugee agency has been forced to cancel several missions."
World,"Ukraine #39;s presidential election ended in a dead heat calling for a runoff, while thousands of protesters on Monday alleged fraud in the west, and international monitors "
Business,"LARRY ELLISON, the chief executive of Oracle, has raised his offer to buy PeopleSoft by more than \$1 billion, marking what could be the final salvo in a 17-month bidding war."
Business,"Verizon Wireless and Nextel Communications Inc. said they resolved disputes over airwaves and trademark names, ending a 15-month legal battle between the two US mobile-phone providers."
Sci/Tech," Nokia is developing a smartphone that will incorporate Good Technology #39;s GoodLink wireless e mail service, a deal that should broaden Good #39;s penetration and boost its market share against leader Research in Motion."
Sci/Tech,"Portal player Yahoo! will compete with Google and MSN in the desktop search arena, CEO Terry Semel told an audience at a Morgan Stanley investor conference."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has introduced three new phones at their Mobility Conference, the 7710 widescreen multimedia smartphone, the 3230 megapixel smartphone and the 6020 camera phone."
Sports,Straka made the surprising admission on the eve of the Champions League match between the two sides at Old Trafford. He said: Manchester United are great.
World,"Relaying doctors #39; first official statement regarding ailing Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat #39;s health, a PA spokeswoman said Tuesday that hospital medical staff had ruled out leukemia as a cause for his deterioration in health, and said his "
Business,"Nextel Communications Inc. and Verizon Wireless are settling all legal disputes between them, removing a key challenge to a federal decision to clear up interference between cell phones and emergency response "
Business,Shares of Forest Laboratories (FRX:NYSE - news - research)slipped Tuesday after the company said a test of an experimental blood pressure drug didn #39;t meet all of the study #39;s goals.
Sci/Tech,"To some Britons, especially those 50 and older, it #39;s a word forged from  #39;spiced #39; and  #39;ham #39; to represent,  quot;pink, chopped ham and pork rammed into square tins, quot; as the UK #39;s The Guardian story describes it."
Sci/Tech,"Privately held desktop search provider Blinkx on Monday said it named Mark Opzoomer, former managing director of Yahoo (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) Europe, as its chief executive effective immediately."
World,"Rebels bracing for a US-led assault on their Falluja and Ramadi strongholds showed their muscle Tuesday with a bloody car bombing in Baghdad, strikes on oil pipelines and several attacks on Iraqi security forces."
Business," Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in the third quarter, as the operator of acute care hospitals significantly reduced its loss from continuing operations."
Sci/Tech,"China has closed 1,600 Internet cafes and fined operators a total of \$12 million for letting children play violent games and for other violations, the government said Saturday."
World,A filmmaker who was the great-grandnephew of the painter Vincent Van Gogh was shot and stabbed to death on an Amsterdam street Tuesday after receiving death threats over a movie he made criticizing the treatment of women under Islam.
World,"Representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom met with Iranian officials twice in October in an effort to head off a possible diplomatic showdown over its nuclear program."
Business,"Slot machine maker International Game Technology (IGT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings, as casinos bought "
Business,German drug maker Bayer AG said Tuesday that early-stage trials of an experimental cancer treatment showed no significant safety concerns when used in combination with other drugs.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo is ready to engage in combat with rival Google by offering a new desktop search tool to help people find information on their computer hard drives.
Sports,"The Sauber Formula One team will use Michelin tyres next year after six seasons racing with Bridgestone. Sauber #39;s decision, announced in a statement on Tuesday, leaves Bridgestone "
Business,Satellite television provider DirecTV Group Inc. said Tuesday that charges for the revaluation of certain satellites led to a sharply widened third-quarter loss.
Business,"PalmSource (nasdaq: PSRC - news - people ) said Tuesday that it named Jean-Louis Gassee, 60, as chairman. He #39;ll take the mantle from the retiring Eric Benhamou, 48--who also has the chair at 3Com (nasdaq: COMS - news - people )."
Sci/Tech,"This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,Formula One outfit Sauber will switch to Michelin tyres next season after six seasons using Bridgestones. The Swiss team #39;s move means Ferrari are the only top team contracted to Bridgestone although Jordan and Minardi both used them in 2004.
Sports,"DUBLIN, Ireland The investigation into whether Ireland #39;s only medal winner from the Athens Olympics had a banned substance in his system has taken a twist."
Sports,Hector Cuper is Mallorcas coach for the second time in his career after that he signed a three year deal with the Balearic club in Barcelona today.
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident bringing Ruud van Nistelrooy back into the side will help his side triumph over Sparta Prague.
World,Sudanese soldiers have taken up positions near refugee camps in the crisis-torn Darfur region sparking fears that tens of thousands of homeless people could be forcibly moved.
World,"AMSTERDAM, Nov 2 (AFP) - Theo van Gogh, the maverick Dutch film maker killed in the street here on Tuesday, was a controversial figure who seemed to delight in provocation and had a penchant for portraying difficult subjects on screen."
Business,"Oracle says its latest bid to purchase PeopleSoft is its  quot;best and final offer. quot; At \$24 per share, Oracle #39;s offer is higher than PeopleSoft #39;s 24-week high."
Business,"Shares in Yukos, the Russian oil group beset by difficulties, dropped sharply yesterday after reports that the authorities had launched fresh tax claims against it, totalling up to \$7 billion."
Business,"  BJ Services Co., which provides oil pumping services, Tuesday posted a 42 percent jump in profit for its latest quarter, but warned that fiscal 2005 estimates would fall below Wall Street #39;s expectations."
Sports,"MUMBAI: Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Tuesday sounded a warning that the Indians should not become complacent thinking that the Australians would take it easy after winning the series, saying, We are here to win and will play our best XI "
World,"The Sudanese army and police surrounded several refugee camps in the war-torn region of Darfur on Tuesday and denied access to humanitarian groups, the United Nations said."
Business,"Computer maker Gateway Inc. Tuesday said it has agreed to repurchase stock held by America Online Inc. for \$316 million. AOL, which is a unit of media and entertainment company Time Warner "
Business,TORONTO Conrad Black stepped aside today as head of the Toronto-based holding company that has voting control over Chicago-based newspaper publisher Hollinger International.
Sci/Tech,"In addition to showing a penchant for alternatives to Internet Explorer, the latest data also suggest that Mozilla is becoming the preferred option for those seeking to abandon Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba on Monday issued a recall for faulty memory modules that were used in over two dozen of its laptop models. The recall potentially affects some 600,000 notebook computers."
Business,"US stocks gained on optimism the US presidential election would produce a clear winner, acting as the catalyst to lift share prices the rest of the year."
Business,"Playboy Enterprises Inc. (PLA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the adult entertainment company, on Tuesday reported a third-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss "
Business,"Mainframe products played a big role in BMC Software #39;s second-quarter earnings for its fiscal year 2005, which ended Sept. 30."
Business,Immucor Inc. on Tuesday said president and chief executive Gioacchino De Chirico will step aside as CEO while the company investigates a criminal probe into De Chirico and an Italian subsidiary.
Business,"frills airline Ryanair posted a forecast beating jump in half year profit after its low fares drew in summer passengers and was surprisingly upbeat on the full year, boosting its shares."
Sci/Tech,Nokia Corp. said deals with Visto Corp. and Good Technology Inc. to expand the messaging options on its handsets. Nokia has a similar agreement with Visto and Good rival Research In Motion Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"Spam, the luncheon meat which valiantly sustained the country #39;s war effort only to suffer so cruelly at the hands of Monty Python, is being relaunched in the UK."
Sci/Tech,"With smartphones gaining in popularity, Nokia has committed to beef up the capabilities of its Series 60 platform to embrace more multimedia features."
Sports,CAMBRIDGESHIRE police are investigating after a urine sample belonging to an Olympic gold medal winning horse was apparently stolen.
Sports," Montreal Canadiens winger Pierre Dagenais, who made headlines last week when he said he #39;d accept a salary cap if it settled the NHL lockout, showed up Tuesday at the NHL Players #39; Association meeting."
World,A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi showed the beheading of Japanese hostage Shosei Koda in Iraq while he was lying on top of a US flag in an Internet video posted on Tuesday.
Business,"Senior AOL officials declined comment, and those who would discuss the matter would only do so anonymously, citing tomorrow #39;s pending release of third quarter earnings by Time Warner, America Online #39;s parent."
Business,"A global investment fund manager has filed a civil suit against Citigroup, charging that the New York-based financial institution improperly interfered with the investment fund #39;s operations in Brazil, lawyers said Tuesday."
Business,"Despite its nervousness over the presidential election, Wall Street extended its rally Tuesday, pushing stocks higher as investors welcomed a drop in oil prices past the \$50 per barrel level."
Sci/Tech,Nokia #39;s RFID system offers consumers access to browsing and text message services by touching tags that contain service shortcuts.
Sci/Tech,Nokia today announced it is joining forces with Good Technology to extend its GoodLink software to Nokia business-optimized mobile devices such as the Series 90 
Sports,"WASHINGTON The Washington-bound Montreal Expos have a general manager, at least for the time being. Former Cincinnati Reds GM Jim Bowden (BOH #39;-den) has been hired for the job."
World,Iraqi hospital officials say six people are dead from a car bombing that struck in northern Baghdad. An Iraqi official says the blast took place near the Ministry of Education.
World,"Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei condemned on Tuesday Israel #39;s operation in the northern West Bank town of Nablus, during which four Palestinians, including a child, were killed."
Business,"HOUSTON Houston-based BMC Software today swung to a second-quarter profit amid resurgent technology spending and cost cutting. In the quarter ended September 30th, BMC earned 12-point-seven (M) million dollars "
Sports, Solidarity was the key word at Tuesday #39;s meeting between NHL Players #39; Association notables and executive director Bob Goodenow.
Sports,"Australia #39;s champion leg-spinner Shane Warne has been sent home from India after breaking his thumb in training, ruling him out of the fourth Test in Mumbai, which begins on Wednesday."
World,"The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has named Mohammed bin Al Dhaen Al Hamili oil minister, succeeding Obeid bin Saif Al Nasseri in a cabinet reshuffle approved by Supreme Council "
World,"Ukraine #39;s Central Election Commission has suspended vote counting from the 31 October presidential election. The opposition says that #39;s because a complete count would reveal that its leader, Viktor Yushchenko "
Business,"An end to the takeover squabble between Oracle and PeopleSoft may not be in sight even though, in what it called a  quot;best and final quot; offer, Oracle upped its unsolicited bid by 14 percent, to \$24 per share."
Sci/Tech,The 3.46GHz Pentium 4 Extreme Edition includes 2MB of Level 3 cache and hyper-threading technology. The Intel 925XE Express chipset is an extension of the 915/925X Express chipset launched 
Sci/Tech," The Beagle 2 space probe failed to land safely on Mars because the British government tried to fund the mission  quot;on the cheap, quot; a parliamentary committee has charged."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. shares rose to a four-year high, erasing the slump triggered September 2000 by a disappointing profit forecast, as demand for the iPod digital music player surges before the year-end holiday shopping season."
Sports,Arsenal are looking to haul themselves out of their first sticky patch of the season with a Champions League victory over Panathinaikos at Highbury tonight.
Sports,"Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - According to Tuesday #39;s edition of the Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Byron Leftwich will miss at least four weeks and perhaps the rest of the season with a left knee injury."
Sports," Ten members of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox filed for free agency on Monday. Catcher Jason Varitek, shortstop Orlando Cabrera, pitchers Curtis Leskanic, Derek Lowe, Ramiro Mendoza "
Sports,"San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - The San Antonio Spurs Tuesday signed point guard Tony Parker to a multi-year contract extension."
Business,"Two former executives of Computer Associates International, who have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud, have agreed to pay a total \$387,470 to settle related civil charges in a multibillion-dollar accounting scandal at the big "
Business,"Conrad Black quit as chairman and chief executive officer of Hollinger Inc., the company that controls the publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, preempting a court decision that may have ousted him as early as today."
Business,"Thousands of striking casino-hotel workers reached a tentative contract agreement that signals an end to a bitter, month-old walkout - the longest in Atlantic City casino history."
Sci/Tech,Macromedia announced a customized version of its Contribute 3 software for eBay Store sellers. Contribute 3 for eBay will allow sellers to create and customize an eBay Store without requiring technical knowledge.
Sports,"West Palm Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Tom Lehman will be named the United States Ryder Cup captain for the 2006 matches, according to The Palm Beach Post."
Sports,Ford of Europe today announced a major commitment to the World Rally Championship. The Company has entered into a four-year agreement with Malcolm Wilson #39;s British 
Sports," Frustration was compounded by injury for the Dolphins as Junior Seau, Jason Taylor, Jay Fiedler, Randy McMichael and Marty Booker were among the players who had X rays or were seen by doctors following the 41 14 loss to the Jets Monday night."
World,"KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan wanted better relations with the South Asian nations and would do whatever possible to bring peace, security and progress in the entire region."
Business,US stocks changed course suddenly on Tuesday as chatter on the Internet speculated that early exit polls show Sen. John Kerry leading the presidential election in key states.
Sci/Tech,"Web properties that design primarily for Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer (IE) are being put on notice. Various online sites are abuzz with data from WebSideStory, an Internet analytics firm, showing that Firefox "
Sci/Tech,"Red Monk #39;s Steve O #39;Grady told LinuxInsider that SCO #39;s decision shows a lack of understanding of what drives Groklaw.  quot;The value of Groklaw is the community itself, with people attending "
Business," quot;Super Tuesday quot; in Toronto. Conrad Black gave up his titles as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc. The holding company, based in Toronto, Canada, has voting control over newspaper publisher Hollinger International (nyse: HLR - news - people )."
Business,US stocks reversed course suddenly on Tuesday and drifted lower as chatter on the Internet speculated that early exit polls had Sen. John Kerry leading the presidential election in key swing states.
Business,"Agilysys Inc., a supplier of electronic components and computer systems, said Tuesday that it swung to a profit in the fiscal second quarter as acquisitions contributed to strong sales growth."
Sci/Tech,"HELSINKI, Nov 02, 2004 (AFX-UK via COMTEX) -- Nokia Corp launched today at its conference in Monaco a new tri-band Nokia 3220 camera handset equipped with a Near Field Communication (NFC) cover."
Sci/Tech,"THE surface of Saturn #39;s moon Titan may be covered by thick drifts of combustible organic  quot;snow quot; floating on lakes of liquid methane or water and ammonia ice flows, NASA scientists said on Friday."
Sports,"AT the halfway point of yesterday #39;s Melbourne Cup, Glen Boss admitted to a feeling of deja vu as he sat in 14th spot on favourite Makybe Diva."
Sports,MATCHES against soccer powerhouses Germany and Argentina await the Socceroos at the Confederations Cup next year in what they hope will be a dress rehearsal for the 2006 World Cup finals.
Sports, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has asked English referees to give his players greater protection from what he says are poor tackles.
Sports,"JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Ticker) -- Byron Leftwich once played a college football game with a fractured shin. So will a sprained left knee put the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback on the sidelines?"
Sports,"When aircraft problems forced the cancellation of Wally Backman #39;s trip last week to interview for the Mets #39; manager #39;s job, something told Backman to cancel a chance to be reunited with his former team."
World,A Dutch filmmaker who got death threats after his movie sharply criticized how women are treated under Islam was stabbed and shot to death Tuesday on an Amsterdam street.
World,"A car bomb exploded outside Iraq #39;s Education Ministry in Baghdad, killing at least six people, while in Fallujah, west of the capital, US air strikes hit insurgent targets, US and Iraqi officials said."
Business,"US property and casualty insurers paid out \$21.3 billion for hurricane damage, mostly in Florida, during the third-quarter, according an industry group called ISO."
Business,"DirecTV Group Inc. (DTV.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a large quarterly loss as marketing and subscriber retention costs rose sharply, offsetting a 49 percent rise in new subscribers."
Business,"Thousands of striking casino-hotel workers reached a tentative contract agreement that signals an end to a bitter, month-old walkout - the longest in Atlantic City casino history."
Sci/Tech,"The latest Bagle variant was the most notable new virus in October, although the month was relatively quiet overall. Although it only emerged at the end of the month, the variant still proved pervasive enough "
Sports,Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt held off a strong fightback by French sensation Gael Monfils to move into the third round of the Paris Masters Series indoor tournament on Tuesday.
World," The captors of relief worker Margaret Hassan threatened to hand her over to a group that beheaded several hostages if British troops don #39;t leave Iraq, Al Jazeera said Tuesday."
World,Queen Elizabeth II stopped short of apologizing for the Allies #39; bombing of Dresden during her first state visit to Germany in 12 years and instead acknowledged  quot;the appalling suffering of war on both sides.
Sci/Tech,"AMD (Quote, Chart) and Fujitsu have embarked on a new line of advanced Flash memory to address an explosion of consumer electronics products, the companies said Tuesday."
Sports,"FORMER world No.1 Andy Roddick today leapt to the defence of Paris Masters no-shows Roger Federer and Andre Agassi. Officials are furious with Agassi #39;s last minute withdrawal, arguing that the lucrative nine "
Business,"WINNIPEG (CP) - Special gains from the sale of international assets helped CanWest Global Communications Corp. post a solid profit in the fourth quarter, reversing a big loss last year."
Sci/Tech,"Gartner analyst Martin Reynolds said Intel, as the market leader, needs to keep  quot;moving people down the path quot; of new technologies."
Sports,Documents stolen from the Equestrian Federation of Ireland were linked to the ongoing doping scandal surrounding an Olympic gold medal winning horse.
Sports,"It may not have shown in the standings, but it showed up in the stats. The last-place Blue Jays had the top-ranked pitcher and position player in the Major Leagues last season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau."
World,"The European Union said Tuesday the Palestinian government remained fully in power, though President Yasser Arafat lies in a Paris hospital suffering from a serious, but undisclosed illness."
World, Britain #39;s Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday began a three day state visit to Germany highlighted by moves to forge deeper reconciliation over the World War II Anglo American firebombing of Dresden in 1945.
World,OTTAWA: The Canadian government signalled its intention on Monday to re-introduce legislation to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Business,"Immucor Inc. said president and chief executive are under criminal investigation in Italy for alleged improper payments to a doctor, the maker of blood-testing equipment said Tuesday."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc., the insurance brokerage giant, is looking to collect about \$230 million in incentive fees at the heart of a bid-rigging probe by New York authorities as a way to help fund a possible settlement over the questioned fees."
Business," If you build it, they will come... or so Qualcomm hopes. The wireless chip and technology vendor is betting that if it constructs a nationwide network to stream television over cell phones, cellular "
Sports,"seeded Lleyton Hewitt defeated French teenager Gael Monfils 6 3, 7 6 (3) at the Paris Masters on Tuesday, then heaped praise on the former junior champion."
Sports,Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich is out indefinitely after spraining his lateral collateral ligament in his left knee in Sunday #39;s 20-6 loss to Houston.
Sports,"Before last season, the San Antonio Spurs wanted to push Tony Parker aside to make room for Jason Kidd at point guard. This week the Spurs made a big commitment to the 22-year-old Frenchman: a six-year contract extension reportedly worth \$66 million."
Business,"Toyota Motor Corporation said it was on track to expand global sales by more than 2per cent in the next two years, after shrugging off a 1.5per cent drop in quarterly profit."
Business,"The property insurance industry sustained record third-quarter losses this year after a series of storms, including a string of hurricanes, according to an actuarial firm #39;s preliminary estimate."
Sci/Tech,"Insomniac #39;s cheeky action sequel features online play, 2D side scrolling mini-games, and of course, more weapons. Sony today announced that Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal has shipped to retail outlets nationwide."
Sci/Tech,"ANTI VIRAL firm Sophos released its monthly figures for the top viral attacks detected during October. And out of the top 10 threats to peace, quiet, and to Windows operating systems, different variants of the Netsky pesky took six out of the 10 placings."
Sports,"For the first six games of the season, Curtis Martin single-handedly shouldered the running burden for the New York Jets. Martin hardly ever took a break in games, while his seldom-used backup fidgeted impatiently on the sideline."
World,The heavy handed approach by the Thai authorities in handling the protestors in Narathiwat province in Southern Thailand has undermined hopes of peaceful settlements for the ongoing violence 
Business,"Computer maker Gateway Inc. Tuesday said it has agreed to repurchase stock held by America Online Inc. for \$316 million US. AOL, which is a unit of media and entertainment company Time "
Business, Nextel Communications Inc. and Verizon Wireless unexpectedly resolved a heated dispute Tuesday over a federal proposal to clear up interference between cell phones and emergency response radios 
Business,"Playboy Enterprises Inc. (PLA), the adult entertainment company, on Tuesday reported a third-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, on gains at its television "
Business,"International Game Technology #39;s fourth-quarter profits declined 50 percent, hit by early redemption of senior notes, but the world #39;s largest maker of slot machines and other gambling devices said Tuesday that its annual income set a new record."
Business,"including hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne -- contributed to \$21.3 billion in insured property loss claims, says actuarial firm ISO."
Business,"com November 2, 2004, 11:06 AM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades."
Business,The board of directors of Raytheon wants to shorten the terms for board members. The Waltham-based defense contractor is asking shareholders to approve annual elections 
Business,"Wireless chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it plans to build a national high-speed network to deliver video and audio programming "
Business,"Market participants may think they #39;d prefer a Bush win, but Kerry might be better in the long run. By Alexandra Twin, CNN/Money staff writer."
Sci/Tech,"The 7710 model features a touch screen, pen input, a digital camera, an Internet browser, a radio, video playback and streaming and recording capabilities, the company said."
Sci/Tech,PalmSource Inc. shares slipped more than 9 percent in Monday trading after an analyst downgraded the company on concerns that its future sales could be decimated if sister firm palmOne Inc.
Sports,Tim Henman yesterday qualified for the season-ending Masters Cup in Houston without hitting a ball. Henman needed to reach the quarter-finals in the defence of his Paris Masters title to be 
Sports,"Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jerry Hairston underwent successful ankle surgery, the club announced Tuesday."
Sports,"A break-in at the offices of the Equestrian Federation of Ireland in the early hours of yesterday morning added another twist to the story of the horse Waterford Crystal, with whom Cian "
Sports,Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton is questionable for Saturday #39;s game against Iowa with an injured left hip. Orton was injured in last week #39;s 13-10 loss at Northwestern.
Sports,"BREMEN, November 2 (Champions League) - Ivan Klasnic fired Werder Bremen closer to the next stage of the Champions League with a superb hat-trick against sorry Anderlecht on Tuesday night."
World,An Arab television station says hostage Margaret Hassan is facing a new threat -- a possible transfer to a deadly militant group. Al-Jazeera television cites a newly-released videotape from the people currently holding Hassan.
World,United Nations officials report security breaches in internally displaced people and refugee camps in Sudan #39;s embattled Darfur region and neighboring Chad.
World,": A car bomb brought fresh carnage to the heart of Baghdad today, killing six people and wounding eight near the education ministry, officials said."
Business,Blue chips fell on Tuesday in a sharp reversal that trimmed gains in other indexes as Internet sites suggested exit polls had Sen. John Kerry ahead of President Bush in key states in the US presidential election.
Business,"Budget airline Ryanair today announced record half-year profits, but said it remained cautious about the rest of the year. The Dublin-based carrier said profits after tax "
Sci/Tech,"Safari users number less than one percent of the US Web browsing populace, according to a new online study, but Microsoft #39;s dominance has slipped recently, as Internet "
Sci/Tech,"The third installment of the Ratchet  amp; Clank franchise incorporates new elements of gameplay not seen previously in the series, including online and offline multiplayer capabilities that will appeal to a wide variety of players."
Sports,"GERMAN side Borussia Monchengladbach today named former Dutch boss Dick Advocaat as their new manager. Advocaat, 57, signed a contract with the five-time German champions until June 2007 and takes over from Holger Fach who was sacked six days ago."
World, Management at Volkswagen and union leaders were locked in tough wage talks Tuesday as thousands of workers at Europe #39;s largest car maker staged more warning strikes.
Business,Norcross-based Immucor Inc. said Tuesday that its Italian subsidiary and its chief executive officer are the subject of a criminal investigation in Italy concerning alleged improper cash payments to a physician.
Business,Raytheon Co. #39;s board of directors is recommending that shareholders approve annual elections for all board members to replace the current system of three-year terms.
Sci/Tech,"The idea of paying for things by swiping a cell phone near a payment terminal received another boost Tuesday with the announcement that Philips, Nokia and a German train company will launch trials of the technology early next year."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla browser is less complete than Internet Explorer but is much more than just an anti-Microsoft statement. Is computing not making the progress it used to, or did I just read a story "
Sports,"In a recent television commercial for Major League Baseball to promote the 2004 postseason, Twins center fielder Torii Hunter said it was a bigger thrill to take home runs away than hit them."
World,THE kidnappers of British aid worker Margaret Hassan last night threatened to turn her over to the group which beheaded Ken Bigley if the British Government refuses to pull its troops out of Iraq.
World,"The Sudanese army and police surrounded camps holding internally displaced people in the south of Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region Tuesday, blocking access to aid agencies, UN officials said."
World,"The queen, hoping to further reconciliation between Britain and Germany, has urged the two former World War Two foes to learn from history but not be obsessed by the past and to reject national stereotypes."
Sci/Tech,It is almost weird to see these big corporations trying to enter a field so soon one after the other that was ruled by small companies just few weeks ago.
Sports,Tiger Woods enjoyed his three-week honeymoon so much that he considered extending it for a full month and skipping this week #39;s Tour Championship.
Sports,"America will salute the reign of a new leader today when Tom Lehman is unveiled as captain for the 2006 Ryder Cup in Ireland. American newspapers reported last night that the 45-year-old, who "
Business,Automakers over the last decade have expanded their lineup of vehicles catering to the needs of disabled people and the elderly. A Toyota Motor Corp.
Business,"Prudential Financial Inc., the second largest US life insurer, said Tuesday its quarterly earnings more than doubled, helped by its acquisitions of Cigna #39;s retirement business and American Skandia."
Business,"Energizer Holdings Inc., which makes batteries and razors, on Tuesday said chief executive Paul Mulcahy will retire after the company #39;s 2005 annual meeting in January."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, one of the largest mobile devices producer, has unveiled a tri-band 3220 camera phone with NFC or Near Field Communication functionality with support from Philips and Sony."
Sci/Tech,Finnish mobile device giant Nokia said this week that it will support most widely used methods of pushing email and other information to its smartphones.
Sports,"Inter Milan were held to a goalless draw by Valencia on Wednesday but the result, earned by  quot;an almost perfect performance quot;, was enough to send the Italians through to knockout stage of the Champions League."
Sports,Chelsea have lodged a complaint with Uefa after up to 50 fans were barred from the ground in their Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow.
Sports,"MAKYBE Diva joined racings immortals with a commanding win in the\$4.6 million Melbourne Cup yesterday. Backed into 5/2 favouritism by a flood of money from around the country, she became the first mare to "
Sports,Arsene Wenger admitted his concern tonight after Arsenal had lost a lead for the third consecutive Champions League tie - but the Gunners boss insists there is still no reason to panic.
Sports,"November 3, 2004. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has confirmed he is looking to bring in a new striker following the injury to summer recruit Djibril Cisse."
Sports,"Former British Open champion Tom Lehman will be the next US Ryder Cup captain, it was reported Tuesday. The Palm Beach Post said Lehman will lead the team at the 2006 matches in Kildare, Ireland."
Sports,Arsenal missed a chance to virtually guarantee themselves a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League when they were held 1-1 by Panathinaikos at Highbury on Tuesday.
World,DUBLIN : The kidnappers of aid worker Margaret Hassan threatened to hand her over to the group led by Iraqi militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in a new video which also reportedly showed the British-Irish woman in a distressed state.
Business," Conrad Black has stepped aside as chairman, chief executive and a director of Hollinger Inc., a former Ontario mining company that he developed into the capstone of an international media edifice."
Sci/Tech,Apple (AAPL:Nasdaq - news - research) unveiled two new editions of the iPod intended to spike sales of the portable music players in the crucial Christmas selling season.
Sci/Tech,"MONACO Nokia, the world #39;s largest maker of mobile phones, said Tuesday that it would begin selling a touch-screen hand-held device, a move that was seen as its first foray into the market for PDAs, or personal digital assistants."
Sci/Tech,"Following quickly on Google #39;s heels, Yahoo! Recently announced they too would be releasing a Desktop Search tool. Whether this is the smart move or not remains to be seen."
Sports,"com. American League winners of the 2004 Rawlings Gold Glove Award were announced Tuesday evening. Detroit catcher Ivan Rodriguez won his 11th Gold Glove, while Toronto #39;s Vernon Wells and "
Sports,SYDNEY: National coach Frank Farina is relishing the prospect of Australia facing hosts Germany and two-time World Cup champions Argentina in their group at next years Confederations Cup.
World," Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh, who had received threats over a controversial film he made about Islam, was shot and stabbed to death while cycling on an Amsterdam street, officials said Tuesday."
Business,"Yukos shares plunged 18 on the Russian exchange yesterday after reports that the oil firm has been hit with another back-tax bill, bringing its total debt to \$17bn (9."
Business,"NEW YORK Despite nervousness over the presidential election, Wall Street extended its rally on Tuesday, pushing stocks higher as investors welcomed a drop in oil prices to below \$50 per barrel."
Business,"NEW YORK Marsh  amp; McLennan, the insurance brokerage company being sued by the New York State attorney general for taking payments from insurers, has said that it plans to put about \$230 million of the fees into an account that may become part of a "
Business,"Online travel agency Priceline.com Inc. (PCLN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday quarterly profit rose on strong airline, rental car and hotel bookings."
Sci/Tech,"Some people still think the world is flat. Others firmly believe that the sun rotates around the earth. In spite of all the evidence to the contrary, they cling to their opinions based on the naive realism "
Sports,ARSENAL are proving even more adept at throwing leads than pizzas. This was the third time in four Champions League matches that they have allowed two points 
Sports,"Outside Continental Arena, the few Nets fans this preseason were greeted by excited radio play-by-play highlights of Jason Kidd #39;s spectacular feats from last year."
World,"A DIRECTOR who outraged Muslims with a film about an abusive arranged marriage was murdered in the street yesterday. Theo van Gogh, 47, the great-grand nephew of the 19th century painter "
Business,"OIL prices eased further below \$50 a barrel yesterday, extending a week-long bout of profit-taking that has cut more than \$5 from record-high crude ahead of the US presidential election."
Sci/Tech,"TimeGate Studios #39; WWII strategy title lets players control any one of the major powers in a bid for world domination. Atari today announced that Axis  amp; Allies, developed by Kohan creators TimeGate Studios, has shipped to retail stores nationwide."
Sports," Outfielder Vernon Wells earned his first Gold Glove on Tuesday, becoming the seventh Toronto Blue Jays player to receive the award."
Sports,Does the H in NHLPA stand for Hypocrites? Ex-Rangers netminder Corey Hirsch thinks so. The goalie rips so-called  quot;union quot; members who #39;ve pushed him and more than a hundred others out of European jobs.
Sports,"TOM LEHMAN, the former Open champion, is expected to be named today as the next United States Ryder Cup captain for the 2006 match against Europe in Dublin, according to reports in the American press."
World,President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheik Zayed bin Sultan al-Nayahan -- who united seven feuding sheikhdoms and used oil revenues to 
Sports,RAFAEL Benitez must gamble with Liverpools Champions League prospects tonight but lacks the ammunition to make it a fair fight.
World,The kidnappers of British hostage Margaret Hassan have threatened to hand her over to an al-Qaida-related group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi unless their demands - including the 
Business,"Former newspaper baron Conrad Black resigned as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc. on Tuesday, in an expected move designed to help him take the Canadian holding company private."
Business,"America Online, the world #39;s largest Internet service provider, plans to lay off about 5 percent of its US work force as it faces an ever-dwindling subscribership, a source close to the company said on Tuesday."
Business,"Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US life insurer, on Tuesday said its quarterly earnings more than doubled, helped by its acquisitions "
Business,"Verizon Wireless and Nextel Communications, two of the country #39;s biggest cellphone operators, said yesterday that they planned to drop their lawsuits against each other."
Business,Higher passenger numbers helped Irish budget airline Ryanair increase earnings by 14.9 percent in the latest quarter despite rising fuel costs.
Sci/Tech,"World War II is in your hands with the launch of the real-time strategy game from Atari. Atari announced today that Axis  amp; Allies, the WWII-themed real-time strategy game for PC, has shipped to retailers nationwide."
Sci/Tech," Independent developer Climax announced today the development of Avalon, a multi vehicle shooter designed for next generation consoles."
World,"A couple of years ago Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan Al-Nahyan, the emir of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) patronized the translation and publication of an old Islamic text about the ideal prince."
Sci/Tech,"com November 2, 2004, 4:35 PM PT. With the latest version of iTunes, Apple has disabled an add-on program that let people transfer songs off of their iPod."
Sports,"Chelsea defeated CSKA Moscow 1-0 to reach the last 16 of the Champions League, while Ronaldinho #39;s goal helped Barcelona beat six-time champion AC Milan."
Sports,"MUNICH/TEL AVIV, Nov 2 (SW) - Bayern Munich aim to take three points against Juventus on Wednesday, while Ajax Amsterdam travel to Israel to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in an attempt to stay in the race for the second round."
World,China #39;s government is playing down an editorial in an official newspaper that slammed President Bush #39;s foreign policy on the eve of US elections.
World,Chinese troops have cordoned off villages in central China following fighting between ethnic groups that killed at least seven people.
Business,"The waiters, bartenders, room cleaners and cooks who struck seven Atlantic City casinos for a month will all but certainly approve a settlement tonight that will give them much of what they "
Business,"At a time when property sales have fallen, a beach hut that measures 8ft by 14ft has been bought for 100,000. The one-room brick chalet at Sandbanks, Dorset, with an impressive view over "
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft Corp. still dominates the Web browser space, its Internet Explorer continues to lose market share to open-source rival Mozilla."
Sci/Tech,Accessory manufacturer Mad Catz Interactive has decided to create a dance game to go along with their dance pads. MC Groovz Dance Craze will be the first dance game Nintendo GameCube and should hit stores in time for the holiday season.
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s latest service, Desktop Search, promises to be one of its most interesting innovations, and also one of its more controversial ones."
Sports,"Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayern Munich will try to avenge a 1-0 loss to Juventus from two weeks ago when it hosts the Italian side Wednesday in a Champions League Matchday 4 encounter."
Sports,Four Washington players will miss the season opener against Seattle Pacific after being suspended for playing in unsanctioned summer games -- a secondary NCAA rules violation.
World,The Queen #39;s  quot;reconciliatory quot; state visit to Germany was overshadowed yesterday by embarrassing revelations that the Berlin venue chosen to welcome her with an official banquet was 
World,Police and paramilitary troops were last night guarding villages in central China where ethnic riots involving thousands of people led to at least seven deaths and scores of injuries.
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan, the broker at the centre of America #39;s insurance scandal, is setting up a \$230m compensation fund as it tries to rescue its tarnished image."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia on Tuesday announced it plans to start selling a new smart phone capable of handwriting recognition. The 7710 model features a touch screen, pen input, a digital camera, an Internet browser, a radio, video "
Sci/Tech,"Every day, somewhere in the universe, there #39;s an explosion that puts the power of the Sun in the shade. Steve Connor investigates the riddle of gamma-ray bursts."
Sci/Tech,New research from Web analytics firm WebSideStory said usage of Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer (IE) has dropped slightly.
Sci/Tech,"The loss of Britain #39;s Beagle 2 project can be traced to the Government wanting a Mars lander  quot;on the cheap quot;, and tensions with the European Space Agency, MPs said yesterday."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Nov. 2, 2004    Game To be Bundled with Nintendo Licensed Beat Pad(TM) for the Nintendo GameCube(TM)."
Sci/Tech,Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the release of Ratchet  amp; Clank: Up Your Arsenal for the Playstation 2 console.
Sports,Mumbai - Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne was ruled out of the final Test against India starting on Wednesday after he suffered an injury during a training session.
Sports,RAFAEL BENITEZ returns to Spain tonight knowing there is far more at stake than Liverpools Champions League dreams. Benitez is back in his homeland for the first time since joining the Anfield 
World,"Even as peace talks continued in an effort to stanch the suffering in western Sudan, kidnappings, land mines and, most recently, a government crackdown on a camp "
World,"United Arab Emirates President and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheik Zayed bin Sultan al-Nayhan died Tuesday, official television reports. He was 86."
World,"CAMP ZAMA, Japan A military court-martial is under way for Charles Jenkins, the Army sergeant who #39;s accused of deserting his unit in 1965 and defecting to North Korea."
World,President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has often embarked on an uncharted and unconventional way in expressing his views. His comments on the state of Islamic nations have earlier aroused a lot of interest among Muslims and non-Muslims.
Business,Striking Atlantic City casino workers on Tuesday said they have reached a tentative five-year labor deal that increases pay and benefits but fails to make their contracts expire at the same time as those of workers in Las Vegas 
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to annihilate its rivals in Taiwan #39;s high-end gaming market, chipmaker Intel yesterday unveiled a new set of high-performance products targeting hardcore users craving for an optimized platform for media manipulation and realistic game-play."
Sci/Tech,"The Arctic ice cover will completely disappear in summer by the end of this century unless carbon dioxide emissions are significantly reduced, according to a scientific study to be released next week."
Sci/Tech,"Spansion LLC, the flash memory joint venture between Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and Fujitsu Ltd., unveiled two products that introduce a new design into Spansion #39;s lineup and expand the density of its current products, the company said Tuesday."
Sports,Arjen Robben scored a slick first-half goal to give Chelsea a 1-0 away win over CSKA Moscow and a place in the Champions League knock-out stages.
Sports,"Holder Tim Henman launched his Paris Masters defense in style with a smooth 6-3, 6-4 victory over Thailand #39;s Paradorn Srichaphan on Tuesday."
Sports,"ARSENALS recent stumble continued when they were held to a draw by Panathinaikos in the Champions League last night, and the Greeks may have won had Angelos Basinas not missed a second-half penalty."
Sports," Florida State suspended Craphonso Thorpe for Saturday #39;s game against Duke because the wide receiver has missed too many classes, Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden said Tuesday."
World,Gunmen holding the kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan have threatened to hand her over to the terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi if their demands are not met within 48 hours.
World,"Description: Theo van Gogh, is shot and stabbed to death Tuesday in Amsterdam. He had received death threats after the release of his film Submission, which is critical of the treatment of women under Islam."
World,"The Queen urged Germany and Britain to  quot;learn from history, not be obsessed by it quot; in a speech in Berlin yesterday stressing that both countries should  quot;look beyond simplistic stereotypes quot;."
World,"A deal seems to be taking shape in wage talks between Volkswagen and the IG Metall metalworkers union, the head of the works council at Europe #39;s biggest carmaker said Wednesday."
World,A VILLAGE chief in southern Thailand was beheaded in retaliation for the death last week of more than 80 Muslims involved in a protest.
World,"Insurgents blew up a northern oil export pipeline on Tuesday, dealing a severe blow to the national economy, even as car bombs and gun battles across the country "
World,"The Iraqi militant group led by al-Qaida associate Abu Musab Zarqawi took credit on a Web site Tuesday for the beheading of a Japanese hostage, Kyodo reported."
Business,"NEW YORK: Oil dropped below \$50 a barrel last night to the lowest price in more than a month, extending a \$6 slide from recent peaks as the US presidential election got underway."
Sports,"Tallahassee, FL (Sports Network) - Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden has suspended senior wide receiver Craphonso Thorpe for the Seminoles #39; game against fellow Atlantic Coast Conference member Duke on Saturday."
Sports,"Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - San Francisco leftfielder Barry Bonds won his record setting 12th Silver Slugger award on Tuesday."
Business,"In front of Bally #39;s Atlantic City, a discarded  quot;On Strike quot; sign was stuffed in a trash can. Absent from the famed Boardwalk were the conga lines of chanting and singing strikers."
Business,"Shares of Priceline.com Inc., a seller of discounted travel on the Internet, fell 6.8 percent in extended trading after the company reported third-quarter sales that were lower than analysts #39; estimates."
Business,"BAA, Britain #39;s main airport operator, saw its first-half profits soar by 16 as demand surged among holidaymakers and business travellers for long-haul flights from Heathrow."
Business,"Bargain-hunting consumers shrugged off the impact of higher interest rates and a weakening housing market to give a boost to spending in Britain #39;s shops last month, the CBI said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Q1 Labs this week plans to release the latest version of its flagship software as well as add-on software that the company says enables its security management tool to not only detect security issues but also prevent them.
Sci/Tech,"Avaya announced on Monday that the integration between its IP softphone and Polycom #39;s ViaVideo II camera, first announced last December, is now at a releasable stage."
Sports,Makybe Diva strengthened her claim to be the finest staying racemare that Australia has seen when she won the two-mile Melbourne Cup for the second year running in the early hours of yesterday.
Sports,"Australia #39;s apparently meticulous planning for their successful tour to India showed a flaw last night when it was confirmed that Shane Warne had a broken right thumb and would miss the fourth Test, which was due to start here in the early hours of this "
Sports,"Yankees SS Derek Jeter his first AL Gold Glove yesterday, taking over from teammate Alex Rodriguez, who had won it two straight years before moving to third base this year."
Sports,"Venus Williams stretches for the ball during her first round match with Lisa Raymond at the Advanta Championships Tuesday, Nov 2, 2004 in Villanova."
Sports,"Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich, who once played a college game in such pain from a leg injury that his teammates had to carry him to the line of scrimmage after a play, may not have "
World,"AMSTERDAM, Nov 2: Dutch film maker Theo van Gogh, who recently made a controversial short film about women and Islamic culture, was shot and stabbed to death on an Amsterdam street on Tuesday, police said."
World,An aide to Yasser Arafat said yesterday that the Palestinian leader #39;s condition was improving after treatment by doctors in Paris.
Business,"DirecTV reported a net loss of just over \$1 billion in the quarter ended September 30th, compared to a loss of \$23 million in the same period last year."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc, the world #39;s largest retailer, said it plans to open as many as 15 new stores in China next year, expanding in the world #39;s fastest growing economy as the government lifts curbs on foreign store operators."
Business,"CASTRIES, St. Lucia - American Airlines has restored flights to St. Lucia five years after it pulled out of the Caribbean island. Prime Minister Kenny Anthony welcomed the crew and passengers of the inaugural "
Sports,"Seven weeks into their lockout with the National Hockey League, members of the NHL Players Association tried to smooth over their internal differences in Toronto on Tuesday."
Sports,The American League Gold Glove awards were announced Tuesday and two went to the Seattle Mariners. Seattle second baseman Bret Boone and Seattle outfielder Ichiro Suzuki each were honored for the fourth time.
World,Israel was reacting with uncharacteristic calm after a suicide bombing on Monday in Tel Aviv by a Palestinian teenager killed three Israelis -- a test of Israel #39;s pledge to show restraint in the wake of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat #39;s illness.
Sci/Tech,"The security threats against business-technology systems continue to multiply. Not only do malicious worms and viruses such as Blaster and Bagle continue to wreak havoc, but security pros "
Sports,There would have been plenty to talk about when player representatives met with union leadership yesterday as the National Hockey League lockout reaches its 48th day.
Sports,The growing mystery surrounding doping allegations against Ireland #39;s gold medal-winning showjumper Cian O #39;Connor took another twist yesterday after a batch of documents was stolen from the headquarters of the Equestrian Federation of Ireland in an early 
World,"A US soldier who vanished into communist North Korea 40 years has been found guilty of desertion after tearfully confessing he had been scared, drunk and had wanted to leave the army."
Sports,These are the facts: The Yankees blew a three-games-to-none lead in the American League Championship Series to the Boston Red Sox last month.
Sports,The Dolphins #39; nightmare got worse Tuesday with news that linebacker Junior Seau will miss the rest of the season with a pectoral injury.
Business," Telecom Corp. of New Zealand (TEL.NZ) is expected to post higher net profit for the fiscal first quarter thanks to reduced interest costs, but operating earnings "
Business," Job cut announcements by US companies fell 5.6 percent in October to 101,840, according to outplacement firm Challenger Gray and Christmas."
Business,"US retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc plans to open 15 new stores in China next year, reported China Daily on Wednesday. Joe Hatfield, president of Wal-Mart Asia, revealed the news at a press conference yesterday in Beijing."
Sports,"In the past three decades, Bart #39;s Rule has held sway, at least for Australian and New Zealand stayers. Bart #39;s Rule is the dictum of legendary trainer Bart Cummings that horses should have "
Sports,  Gael Monfils of France reached the quarterfinals in his first ATP tournament three weeks ago. Lleyton Hewitt made sure he did not duplicate the feat at the Paris Masters.
Sports,  The Dallas Cowboys scored a victory at the polls Tuesday in Arlington    to the tune of  $325 million. Arlington voters approved tax increases to help pay for about half of a proposed  $650 
Business,"IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Computer maker Gateway Inc. said Tuesday that it had agreed to repurchase stock held by America Online Inc."
Business,Airline passengers may soon be able to wile away the air miles with in-flight gambling if low-cost carrier Ryanair #39;s latest cash-generation scheme becomes reality.
Sci/Tech," After the Cassini spacecraft #39;s close up photography and radar imaging of Saturn #39;s largest moon, the first parting of its veil of dense smog, scientists know this much for sure about Titan "
Sports,"For starters, the Pistons played well enough to win their season opener Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. But down the road, they will need more help off the bench."
Sports,"Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning barely won re-election to the US Senate on Tuesday, edging Democratic challenger Daniel Mongiardo by about 2 percent of the vote in Kentucky."
Sports,com. Barry Bonds extended his own standard with a 12th citation for offensive excellence. One Rodriguez lost his and another had to share.
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal #39;s weight is down, and his motivation is up. That #39;s a troublesome combination for opponents of the Miami Heat, who acquired O #39;Neal in an offseason trade "
World,"Japanese wife, Hitomi Soga, resolving a diplomatic headache for Japan and its close ally, the United States. Japan has asked for leniency out of sympathy for Jenkins wife."
Business,"Exit polls showing a tight race for the White House kept markets in suspense on Wednesday, with US stock futures and the dollar inching up as President Bush led in early counting."
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Detroit Pistons opened their NBA title defense with an 87-to-79 win over the Houston Rockets. Rasheed Wallace scored 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting to lead five Pistons in double-figures."
Sports,French Masters Series defending champion Tim Henman believes the lack of pressure will allow him to go far again in the Paris event this year.
Sports,Bryan Robson is emerging as a serious contender for the vacant managerial position at his former club West Bromwich Albion as question marks over keeping Glenn Hoddle long 
Sports,"The Dallas Cowboys scored a major victory in Arlington Tuesday as a referendum to build them a stadium passed convincingly. With at least two-thirds of Arlington #39;s ballots counted Tuesday night, 54 percent "
Sports,"If, as reported, Tom Lehman will be named today as captain of the 36th US Ryder Cup team by the PGA of America, one thing is likely for the 2006 Cup matches in Ireland: The recent move toward civility will come to an abrupt end."
World,Foreign envoys to the Palestinian Authority are being asked not to  quot;embrace quot; Mahmoud Abbas and Ahmed Qureia or make statements that could provide fodder for the pair #39;s opponents.
Business," Following several years of cost cutting, Australia #39;s Orica Ltd. (ORI.AU), the world #39;s biggest maker of mining explosives, on Wednesday said net "
Sports,Chelsea have lodged an official complaint with European soccer #39;s governing body UEFA after up to 50 of their fans possessing tickets were stopped from entering the ground for Tuesday #39;s Champions League game at CSKA Moscow.
Sports,"It began at a vocal, boisterous, pre-meeting dinner of steak and pasta attended by some 80 National Hockey League players Monday night."
Sports,"Gary Sheffield won #39;t find out about the American League #39;s MVP award for another two weeks, but the Yankees #39; right fielder earned a Silver Slugger award on Tuesday."
World,RAWALPINDI: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said President Pervez Musharraf was seeking opinion of the people on the Kashmir issue to find a solution to the long-standing problem.
Business,"Thousands of striking casino-hotel workers reached a tentative contract agreement that signals an end to a bitter, month-old walkout - the longest in Atlantic City casino history."
Business," Nextel Communications Inc. and Verizon Wireless are settling their legal disputes, removing a key challenge to a federal decision to clear up interference between cell phones and emergency response radios."
Business,"The sharemarket #39;s benchmark index pushed to a fresh high today, as traders kept a close eye on the US presidential election. The benchmark NZSX-50 gross index moved up for the sixth day running, gaining 14."
Sports," The Miami Dolphins may be without linebacker Junior Seau for the remainder of the season, depending on the severity of his pectoral injury."
World,A Dutch filmmaker who outraged members of the Muslim community with his works #39; attacks on the treatment of women in Islamic society was gunned down and stabbed to death on an Amsterdam street Tuesday morning.
World, A pair of car bomb attacks left at least a dozen people dead in Iraq Tuesday. At least eight died when a car full of explosives crashed into a concrete blast barrier around the Education Ministry building in Baghdad.
World,KUWAIT (Agencies): HH the Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of condolences to Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifah bin Zayed Nahayan on the demise of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al 
World,"Baghdad, Nov 03 - Car bombs killed at least a dozen people in Baghdad and another major city as pressure mounted on interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to avert a full-scale US attack on the insurgent stronghold Fallujah."
Sports,"At 34 and on the rebound from a kidney transplant 11 months ago, Alonzo Mourning still has goals -- on the court and off. But the Nets center also has issues, continuing issues that Jason Kidd "
World,Martial law remained in place Wednesday in the villages in central China #39;s Henan province where ethnic violence killed at least seven people last week.
World," Abu Musab al Zarqawi, who heads a group of Islamic extremists affiliated with the al Qaida network, said in a statement posted on a website Tuesday that his group is responsible for the murder of Japanese hostage Shosei Koda, while repeating "
Business,PEMBROKE PINES A veteran pilot known across South Florida for skywriting  quot;God Loves You quot; was killed Tuesday when his plane crashed at North Perry Airport.
Sports,AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta conceded Barcelona #39;s superiority during Tuesday #39;s dramatic 1-2 loss at Barcelona #39;s Camp Nou.
Sports,"com. So good that he was named to his first All-Star Game, voted in by the players as the backup to second baseman Jeff Kent. And it was capped on Tuesday, when Loretta won his first Silver "
Sports,"Turns out, Alex Rodriguez coming to the Yankees helped Derek Jeter in at least one very specific way. With Rodriguez having shifted to third base, and Cleveland #39;s Omar Vizquel having slipped "
Business,  Conrad Black stepped down Tuesday morning from his position as chairman and CEO of media holding company Hollinger Inc.
Business,"The insurance industry buzzed yesterday after learning that its poster child for bad behavior, Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., is planning to use about \$230 million in now-barred "
Business,  Shares of Playboy surged as much as 13 percent Tuesday after the company turned a modest third quarter profit on advertising growth at its flagship magazine and debt reduction elsewhere.
Business,"November 3, 2004 -- A former associate of Amr  quot;Anthony quot; Elgindy told jurors he passed confidential information from an FBI agent to the online stock picker, who was  quot;pretty excited quot; to get the illegal tips."
Sports,"FORD finally delivered some good news yesterday when it confirmed its commitment to world rallying for a further four years. While the 350 employees at the Jaguar Racing Formula One team, which "
Business,"Materials used by Abbott Laboratories to promote its HIV-fighting drug Kaletra overstate the medicine #39;s effectiveness and fail to warn about risks in taking the drug, the US Food and Drug Administration said in a letter sent to the company."
Sci/Tech,IPOD MAKER Apple has come down hard on a man who made an add-in that allowed file-sharing on iPods. iPodDownload #39;s creator has stopped distributing the iPodDownload software after a visit from Apple lawyers who applied pressure.
Business,"Dynegy Inc. said Tuesday it would pay \$135 million US to buy ExRes SHC Inc., a subsidiary of Chicago-based Exelon Corp. It was the Houston-based power marketer #39;s first acquisition in more than two years."
Sci/Tech,A new space observatory is preparing for a mid-November spaceflight despite setbacks caused by hurricanes that washed across its Florida launch pad.
Sci/Tech," UK based independent developer Climax announced today the development of Avalon, a multi vehicle shooter designed for next generation consoles."
Sports,"After meeting yesterday in Toronto with approximately 75 NHL player representatives and interested teammates, NHL Players #39; Association executive director Bob Goodenow declared no cracks in the union."
Sports,"Following the Jets #39; 41-14 shellacking of the Dolphins Monday night, the Jets improved to 10-2 in November under Edwards, who has the best winning percentage in that month among active NFL coaches with a minimum of 10 games."
World,"AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - A Dutch filmmaker who outraged members of the Muslim community by making a film critical of the mistreatment of women in Islamic society was gunned down and stabbed to death Tuesday on an Amsterdam street."
World,"Baghdad, Nov 03 - The kidnappers of aid worker Margaret Hassan threatened to turn her over to al-Qaida-linked militants notorious for beheading hostages unless Britain agreed within 48 hours to pull its troops from Iraq, Al-Jazeera television reported."
World," Iraqi insurgents destroyed a northern oil export pipeline Tuesday, dealing a severe blow to the nation #39;s crippled economy, and Iraqi officials said two car bombs and gunbattles across the country left at least 12 Iraqis dead."
Sports,"Jockey Stewart Elliott made a successful visit to Aqueduct as he swept both stakes on the Election Day card. Elliott, who came to prominence as the regular jockey of 2004 "
Business,"  Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Japan #39;s largest telephone company, plans to spend 5 trillion yen ( $47 billion) over the next several years to replace its copper data transmission lines with faster fiber optic lines, according to "
Sports,But the words of the Miami Dolphins #39; wide receiver following Monday night #39;s humiliating 41-14 loss to the New York Jets had a bullhorn #39;s effect on the cascading level of frustration a 1-7 season 
Sports,"In their first game as Kobe Bryant #39;s team, the Los Angeles Lakers didn #39;t need Bryant to dominate. Bryant had 25 points, seven assists and three blocked shots, and Chris Mihm added a career-high 23 points and "
Sports,"In a mild surprise, the PGA of America is set to announce Tom Lehman as its 2006 US Ryder Cup team captain today, again bypassing Larry Nelson."
Business,"  The dollar extended early gains in Asian trading Wednesday, with the US presidential election outcome still too close to call but preliminary returns tipped toward incumbent President George W. Bush."
Business,"Honda #39;s all-new four-door midsize pickup truck will be called the Ridgeline when it goes on sale next year as a 2006 model, the company announced at an auto-parts exhibition Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/110304dnbusnokia.a233e.html"">Nokia plans wave of camera phones</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>Dallas Morning News (subscription)</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,"Lost in the pre-election noise and the hoopla over the Red Sox march to the World Series title was perhaps the most remarkable event of all -- the visit to the atmosphere of the Saturnian moon Titan last week by the space probe Cassini, which negotiated "
Sci/Tech,"The system #39;s first dancing game --and a dance pad controller to play it on-- are coming this fall from Mad Catz. Fans of music games have longed for the genre to break out on GameCube, and their wish is finally being fulfilled by Mad Catz."
Sci/Tech, Atari announced today that real time strategy title Axis  amp; Allies is now shipping to North American retail stores.
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - Second-seeded Lleyton Hewitt and third-seeded Tim Henman each posted second-round victories Tuesday at the \$3."
Sports,"Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - A late strike from Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho propelled Barcelona to a 2-1 Champions League win over AC Milan Tuesday at Camp Nou."
Sports,five National Hockey League players met with union leaders yesterday to get an update on a lockout that shows no sign of ending.
Sports,Derek Jeter #39;s diving grab against the Red Sox in July caught the attention of all of baseball and perhaps earned him his first American League Gold Glove.
Sports,"Martin, Jordan each rush for 115 yards as New York grabs share of the division lead. By Andrea Adelson. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- No miracles needed this time."
Sports,"While the Dallas Mavericks have an overhauled roster, a more conventional rotation and a new commitment to defense, they also still have Dirk Nowitzki."
Sports,Shaquille O #39;Neal wants to play in the Miami Heat #39;s season opener tonight at New Jersey despite a strained left hamstring. O #39;Neal said after yesterday #39;s practice the hamstring felt awkward when he ran.
World,"CAMP ZAMA, Japan (AFP) - US Sergeant Charles Jenkins, 64, tearfully told a military court that he walked into North Korea scared of dying on patrol and stayed in the Stalinist state for 39 years through beatings and fear."
Sports,The Patriots are going to have to get by without Ty Law for at least a month -- and perhaps as long as seven weeks -- after the Pro Bowl cornerback was diagnosed 
World,"A US soldier who pleaded guilty to deserting to North Korea nearly four decades ago was sentenced to 30-days confinement and a dishonorable discharge on Wednesday, ending one of the Cold War #39;s strangest dramas."
World,"Iraqi police said Wednesday a Lebanese American contractor was kidnapped overnight from his Baghdad home, according to The Associated Press."
World,"The abducted Nepalese was working as a waiter employed by the Saudi Arabian Contracting Company (SATCO) that supplies rations to US forces, the Post said."
Sports,"Ford pulled the plug on Formula One, but the US carmaker vowed on Tuesday to remain in the FIA-run World Rally championship at least until the end of 2008."
Sports,Former Open champion Tom Lehman is favourite to lead the United States at the next Ryder Cup when the new captain is unveiled on Wednesday.
Sports,"Nuggets guard Voshon Lenard left the game in the third quarter with a left Achilles strain...Also in the offseason, the Lakers also traded guard Gary Payton, forward Rick Fox, who has retired, a future first-round draft pick, and cash to the Boston "
World,"DUBAI, UAE - The man who forged the ultramodern United Arab Emirates out of a federation of seven tiny Persian Gulf states has died."
Business," The property insurance industry sustained record third quarter losses this year after a series of storms, according to an actuarial firm #39;s preliminary estimate."
Business,Englewood-based Evolving Systems is proving that Denver #39;s telecom industry still has some pizazz left after the dot-com meltdown.
Sports,"Chris Mihm is no Shaquille ONeal. That is to say, he doesnt refer to himself as The Big Journeyman, he doesnt duck-walk triumphantly after a routine dunk, he doesnt demand a contract "
Sports,"  Normally when the first week in November rolls around, there are still some golf accounts to be settled, bragging rights to be declared."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to panic after his side were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Panathinaikos in the Champions League.
Sports,"The NBA tips off its new season as the defending champions, the Detriot Pistons, overpowered the Houston Rockets 87-79. Rasheed Wallace led the offensive, scoring 24 points while "
Sports,The PGA of America is expected to introduce Tom Lehman as the next US Ryder Cup captain in a news conference at Amelia Island today.
World,The death of United Arab Emirates President HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi looks likely to increase Dubai #39;s influence in the Gulf region.
World,Car bombs killed at least a dozen people in Baghdad and another major city as American forces prepared for a full-scale US attack on the insurgent stronghold Fallujah.
Business,MUMBAI: In a bid to reverse its declining fortunes through cost cutting measures Time Warner #39;s unit America Online which claims to be the world #39;s largest internet service provider will remove over 700 employees shortly.
Business,"HONG KONG : US retail powerhouse Wal-Mart Inc will open as many as 18 stores in China by the end of next year as it takes advantage of new rules allowing foreign retailers to expand into second-tier cities, a press report said."
Business,HAVANA  The central bank president says he is committed to keeping the Cuban peso #39;s value on par with the US dollar in the wake of his country #39;s decision to remove the US currency from circulation.
Business,"Masco Corp., the parent company of Carmel, Ind.-based Delta Faucet Co., said third-quarter net income rose 13 percent as a surge in home sales boosted sales of paints, cabinets and other home-improvement supplies."
Business,"  Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in the third quarter, as the Santa Barbara based operator of acute care hospitals significantly reduced its loss from continuing operations."
Sci/Tech,"Global warming in the Arctic is happening now, warns the most comprehensive scientific report to date. The reports concludes that the northern ice cap is warming at twice the global rate and that this will lead to serious consequences for the planet."
Sci/Tech,"Spansion, a joint venture between AMD and Fujitsu, on November 2 debuted a lineup of low-density serial-flash memory chips and a high-density NOR-flash-memory chip based on its MirrorBit technology."
Sci/Tech,"November 2, 2004 6:48 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - From next Monday, British viewers will be able to see a five-week long televised advertising campaign intended to promote Spam to consumers aged over 45 years."
Sports," The Nuggets learned a lesson as blunt as an elbow to the forehead during their season opening, 89 78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at the Staples Center: The Western Conference still is the Western Conference without "
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS, Michigan : Reigning champion Detroit spoiled National Basketball Association scoring leader Tracy McGrady #39;s debut alongside star center Yao Ming with Houston, downing the Rockets 87-79 here."
Sports,"Riddled by injuries to their most important players and playing under a seemingly endless cloud of controversy, the 76ers of a year ago went through two coaches and spiraled down to 33 wins "
Sports,Tom Lehman of Scottsdale faces the task of reversing the losing ways of the US Ryder Cup team. Today Lehman will be named captain of the 2006 US team that will challenge the Europeans at the K Club in Kildare 
Sports,  Shaquille O #39;Neal wants to play in Miami #39;s opener today at New Jersey despite a strained left hamstring. O #39;Neal said after yesterday #39;s practice the hamstring felt awkward when he ran.
Sports,"Venus Williams, fighting to qualify for the season-ending WTA Championships, ousted Lisa Raymond in the first round of the Advanta Championships."
World,"Two years after the killing of highly popular anti-immigration populist Pim Fortuyn, Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh is thought to have died a politically motivated death."
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq : The US military said it had launched two air raids overnight on the rebel-held Iraqi flashpoint town of Fallujah, but it was not immediately clear if there were any casualties."
World,"Arab satellite networks kept a close watch overnight on the US presidential race, the extensive coverage a sign of the great importance attached to the election in the Middle East."
World,"NABLUS, WEST BANK -- The Israeli army yesterday destroyed the home of a teenage suicide bomber despite his mother #39;s public and impassioned criticism of the group that sent her son on the deadly mission."
Sports,"flying Dwyane Wade might be a back seat driver this season, but he is at ease playing in Shaquille O #39;Neal #39;s big shadow."
Sports,"BOSTON Nov 2, 2004 - New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law will be out four to six weeks with a broken bone in his left foot, his agent told The Boston Globe."
Business,Amazon.com was accused in a lawsuit of infringing a Cendant patent for a Web site feature that makes recommendations to consumers based on past purchases.
Sci/Tech,"Citing its concern for the effects of violent and pornographic content on China #39;s impressionable youth, Beijing permanently closed down 1,600 Internet cafes and suspended the operations of another 18,000 between February and August."
Sports,"Cracks started to appear in the armor of the NHL Players Association, but they were quickly patched yesterday. NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow and members of his staff addressed 75 union "
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt emerged from a three week break firing on all cylinders and was happy to talk about the teenage kicks of opponent Gael Monfils, the strains of the tour and the way to solve them."
Sports,"New England cornerback Ty Law will be out from four to six weeks with a broken bone in his left foot, his agent told The Boston Globe."
Sports,"Besides the final score, there is only one statistic that really meant anything last night at the Everett Events Center. That futility with an extra attacker led to a 3-0 victory by "
World,"Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has extended condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the demise of its president Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan, the official IRNA news agency reported Wednesday."
Business,"CONRAD Black, the former owner of the Daily Telegraph, yesterday stood down as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc., the Toronto-based holding company which has voting control over newspaper publisher Hollinger International."
Business,"The founder of Greek tanker firm Stelmar Shipping Ltd. on Tuesday urged shareholders to vote against a proposed acquisition by a private equity group, saying the cash deal undercuts the company #39;s value at a time when the sector continues gaining ground."
Sci/Tech,"Itsa feature thats already found in several other digital video recording software packages, but Microsoft says theyre going to add a new service called MSN Remote Record thatll let you use any browser to remotely schedule a PC running Windows "
Sci/Tech," Spansion LLC, the flash memory joint venture of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and Fujitsu Ltd., is mass producing a 512 Mbit NOR flash memory based on two bit per cell technology called MirrorBit, AMD said Tuesday (Nov. 2)."
Sports,"The Jacksonville Jaguars playoff dreams may well have been dealt the biggest blow they could have imagined. Quarterback Byron Leftwich, who once played a college football game with a fractured shin, has sustained "
World,MILITANTS threatening to kill three foreign United Nations workers abducted in Afghanistan said yesterday they had split them up to thwart rescue attempts.
World,BERLIN: Britains Queen Elizabeth arrived in Germany on Tuesday hoping to cement reconciliation after World War Two but plans to hold her first state dinner in a palace used for Hitlers propaganda stirred up a row.
World,"Israeli occupation troops have killed four Palestinians during a raid on the West Bank city of Nablus. Witnesses and medics said three Palestinians, including a member of al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, an offshoot "
Business,"Conrad Black resigned as chairperson and chief executive of Hollinger Inc. yesterday at 10 am, just as a lawyer for a major shareholder began arguments in Ontario court aimed at ejecting him and all but two of Hollinger #39;s directors."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s new Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system has new features that help a PC compete with consumer electronics devices in the living room, and that turn a PC into a home server capable of feeding audio and video to multiple devices on a "
Sci/Tech,"By the time guests arrived at a well-hyped product unveiling by Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL ) on Oct. 26, the big news had leaked: U2 #39;s Bono would be on hand to introduce a special black version of the iPod music player."
World,"Armed gunmen have abducted a Lebanese-American contractor from his Baghdad home, CNN reported Wednesday. The contractor, who reportedly works for the US Army in the Green Zone "
Business,Oil major YUKOS will hold a shareholders meeting on Dec. 20 to decide whether to file for bankruptcy or liquidate the firm after it was hit with huge new 
Business,"The property insurance industry had record third-quarter losses this year after a series of storms, including a string of hurricanes, according to an actuarial firm #39;s preliminary estimate."
Business,"German premium carmaker BMW reported a lower-than-expected 7.6 percent rise in third-quarter pretax profit, but reaffirmed its forecast for record revenues, earnings and car sales in 2004."
Sci/Tech,A thaw of the Arctic icecap is accelerating because of global warming but nations in the region including the United States are deadlocked about how to stop it.
Sci/Tech,"Like millions of video-game freaks, I spent a chunk of the past week making my bones as a low-level gangsta in the alternate universe of  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas."
Sports,Roman Abramovichs Chelsea continued their fine Champions League form with a 1-0 victory over the tycoons fellow countrymen in Moscow.
Sports,Arsene Wenger will remind his players of their 4-0 demolition of PSV when he takes his weary team to Eindhoven for what could be the defining moment in this latest Champions League campaign.
Sports,"And, for the time being at least, the NHLPA #39;s executive director succeeded in cementing what appeared to be cracks in his membership #39;s resolve to battle NHL owners over a salary cap."
Sports,"Ireland #39;s Olympic gold medallist, Cian O #39;Connor, has spoken out in the wake of allegations that two of his horses have tested positive for a human drug used to treat schizophrenia."
Business,frills airline Ryanair beat forecasts with an 18 per cent jump in half year profit after a strong summer and cheered investors yesterday with a surprisingly upbeat take on the full year.
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos chief executive officer Stephen Theede said today that the company would call an emergency shareholders meeting to consider a possible bankruptcy.
Business,"Verizon Wireless on Tuesday dropped its opposition to a plan to give Nextel Communications (NXTL) valuable airwaves, removing a big hurdle to a deal aimed at fixing cell phone interference "
Business,Asian stocks rose after President George W. Bush led John Kerry in vote counting in the US presidential election. Exporters such as Samsung Electronics Co.
Business,"BMW has reported a lower-than-expected 7.6 percent rise in third-quarter pretax profit, but has reaffirmed its forecast for record revenues, earnings and car sales in 2004."
Business," Philippine shares ended higher Wednesday, led by blue chips like Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., or PLDT, which gained on expectations of favorable third quarter results due tomorrow."
Business, Cuban Central Bank president Francisco Soberon said he is committed to ensuring the convertible peso remains on par with the US dollar in the wake of his country #39;s currency replacing dollars as legal tender.
Sci/Tech,Veritas has retooled its OpForce management software to improve the way the code works with its existing products and to make it easier for administrators to control applications.
Sports,"NHL union head Bob Goodenow said Tuesday that locked-out players remain unified and that the season is in serious jeopardy. Im hopeful that there will be a season, but "
Sports,The disaster at Oakland Hills Country Club apparently wasnt enough to sway the PGA of America toward a different course in selecting the United States captain.
Sports,"Jim Leyland #39;s brief flirtation with the Mets officially ended yesterday, and general manager Omar Minaya is prepared to select a manager after today #39;s second round of interviews with Willie Randolph, Rudy Jaramillo and Terry Collins."
Sports,"The new young guy for the Knicks, this season #39;s new young guy, fast and hungry and talented, is Jamal Crawford. He knows all about bad teams, because he has played his whole NBA career with the Bulls."
Business, Top executives at two Magna International spinoffs the the auto parts giant wants to take private reaffirmed Tuesday that independent committees will analyse the bids and denied that outcomes in Magna #39;s favour have been pre determined.
World,"New Delhi, Nov. 3. (PTI): President APJ Abdul Kalam is leaving today for Abu Dhabi to offer condolences to ruling family, Government and people of UAE on the demise of President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan."
World,"Incumbent Hamid Karzai is the official winner of last month #39;s historic Afghan presidential election, the body organizing the vote said on Wednesday."
World,"Oil official says fourth sabotage is one of the most powerful and most serious attacks ever on pipeline network. By Marwan Ibrahim- KIRKUK, Iraq."
Sports,"Chelsea #39;s wingless wonders are finally taking flight. Jose Mourinho #39;s sides often display the width of a particularly narrow pencil but a new, sharper shape is emerging."
Sports,"Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning barely won re-election to the US Senate on Tuesday, edging Democratic challenger Daniel Mongiardo by about 2 percent of the vote in Kentucky."
World,"Clayton, NC -- A woman apparently upset about the firing of a friend took five people hostage at a Caterpillar heavy-equipment factory Tuesday, police said."
Business,"Mart plans to open 18 new stores in China by the end of next year, as new rules permit foreign retailers to expand into smaller inland cities."
Business,"Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world #39;s second-largest maker of luxury cars, said third-quarter profit rose 7.6 percent, the fifth increase in a row, as new models lured customers from DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Mercedes-Benz."
Business,"Amid indications that US President George W Bush is all set to return to the White House for a second term, oil prices, which had dropped below \$50 a barrel on Monday crept back to \$51 before settling at \$50."
Sci/Tech,The most comprehensive scientific reports global warming in the Arctic is happening now. The reports concludes that the northern ice cap is warming at twice the global rate and that this will lead to serious consequences for the planet.
Sci/Tech,"NASA plans to launch a new space telescope later this month capable of spinning around at a moment #39;s notice to catch sight of the elusive, brief and powerful explosions that send blasts of light and radiation screaming through our universe every day."
Sci/Tech,"Japanese sociologists and psychiatrists have come up with the best pick-up line in the world. The line  quot;Rainen no kono hi mo issho ni waratteiy-oh quot; means  quot;This time next year, let #39;s be laughing together quot;."
Sci/Tech," quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, quot; \$49.99, www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/. Format: PlayStation 2. Players: 1-2. Category: Action."
Sports,"Ford has made a four-year commitment to the World Rally Championship, ending fears that they could pull out of that series as well as Formula One, reports Reuters."
Sports,ARSENE WENGER last night admitted his Champions League frustration as Arsenal were left facing a nervous scramble to reach the second phase.
Sports," With the NHL season slipping away, players made it clear Tuesday they won #39;t cave in to team owners.  quot;We #39;re more united now than we were before, quot; star defenceman Chris Pronger said after 74 members "
Sports,"Tom Lehman, a former British Open champion, is expected to be named on Wednesday as the US Ryder Cup captain for the next match against Europe in 2006."
Sports,"Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich will miss four to six weeks with torn ligaments in his left knee, ESPN #39;s Chris Mortensen is reporting."
World,KIDNAPPED aid worker Margaret Hassan fainted as she pleaded for her life on a video yesterday. The distressing footage was released as her three sisters begged her captors for her release.
World,"Sudanese soldiers surrounded three refugee camps in Darfur yesterday, forcing out aid workers in a development that could worsen the plight of thousands of African tribesmen who have fled the region #39;s smouldering civil war."
World,European Commission President- designate Jose Barroso came a step closer to ending the stalemate over his leadership team when Latvia bowed to pressure to replace its commissioner.
Business,SINGAPORE : Singapore Telecoms has joined hands with six other Asian telcos to form a unified regional mobile network. The Bridge Mobile Alliance will be equally owned by SingTel 
Business,"Sensitive customer details are lost in an Atlanta burglary - the third such theft in a year. For the third time in a year, criminals have stolen computers that contained names and sensitive financial information of customers of Wells Fargo  amp; Co."
Sports,"One hundred four of 117 precincts reporting showed 55 percent for the stadium and 45 percent against as of midnight Tuesday. The Vote Yes, A Win for Arlington Committee, celebrated its victory with several "
World,"Kabul, Afghanistan -- An Afghan electoral board spokesman says Hamid Karzai is the winner of that country #39;s landmark presidential election."
World," Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday announced that he has set up a task force of eight members, including three Muslims, to investigate the Oct. 25 incident involving the death "
World,"PARIS, Nov 2 (AFP) - The first official medical report on the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has confirmed that he does not have leukaemia, the Palestinian representative in France Leila Shahid said Tuesday."
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co., Russia #39;s biggest oil exporter, will ask shareholders to consider declaring bankruptcy to protect assets from government demands for \$14 billion in back taxes, more than the company #39;s market value."
Business,"SINGAPORE : Asian stocks rose Wednesday on indications that US President George W. Bush, whose trade and business policies are seen as more market friendly in the region, will be re-elected."
Business,"The government will decide on increasing petrol, diesel, LPG and kerosene prices within the next 24-48 hours. This was announced by Finance Minister P Chidambaram after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to panic but admits his side are going through a dip after witnessing their English Premiership and Champions League campaigns stutter.
Sports,"Brazilian forward Ronaldinho scored a sensational goal for Barcelona against Milan, making for a last-gasp 2-1. The 24-year-old #39;s brilliant left-foot hit at the Nou Camp Wednesday night sent Barcelona atop of Group F."
World,"The leader of Afghanistan #39;s interim government, Hamid Karzai, has been officially declared the winner of last month #39;s presidential election."
Business,"Time Warner Inc. (TWX), the world #39;s largest media company, on Wednesday reported a lower third-quarter profit and established a \$500 million legal reserve and said it will restate its accounting for its AOL Europe unit prior to 2002."
Business,Health insurer Cigna Corp. on Wednesday posted a higher quarterly profit as it saw growth in its health care segment and recognized a gain on the sale of its retirement benefits business.
Business,"New Delhi, Nov. 3. (PTI): The Government will decide on increasing petrol, diesel, LPG and kerosene prices within the next 24-48 hours."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Oyj Chief Executive Officer Jorma Ollila said there are 1.7 billion mobile-phone users globally, equivalent to 26 percent penetration, and market growth will come from camera phones and so-called smartphones."
Sci/Tech,"The SCO Group Inc. is reconsidering its plans to launch an alternative to the Groklaw.net Web site that had been scheduled to go live this week, a company spokeswoman said Monday."
Sports,"He actually considered floating away into retirement with his new bride aboard his yacht Privacy, never to be seen on a golf course again."
Sports,NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has come in for fierce criticism following a meeting of locked-out players. The NHL Players Assocation leaders briefed 74 players on Tuesday about the team owners #39; lockout which 
Sports,"Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has backed Djibril Cisse to make a full recovery from his double leg fracture. Houllier, who agreed the 14million signing of Cisse from Auxerre prior to parting company "
Sports,"If there is a crisis at Arsenal then nobody has told manager Arsene Wenger. In a miserable fortnight, the English champions have had their record unbeaten league "
Sports,"player John Robertson was named manager of Scottish Premier League Hearts on Wednesday. Robertson, who made his name as a striker at Hearts, has left premier league rivals Inverness "
Sports,"United host Sparta Prague as they look to take a confident stride towards the next phase. Manchester United expect to qualify from the group stage, its just something that they always do, like the sun coming up each morning."
World,"KIEV, November 3 (Itar-Tass) - Water cannons and armoured personnel carriers were removed from the territory of the Ukrainian central election commission on Wednesday."
Business,"Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest media company, on Wednesday reported a lower third-quarter profit and established a \$500 million legal reserve "
Business,"Russian oil giant Yukos is very close to insolvency, Yukos #39; CEO Steven Theede was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying on Wednesday."
Business,"Cellular industry arch-rivals Nextel Communications Inc. and Verizon Wireless reached an accord yesterday, with Verizon Wireless agreeing not to sue to block regulators from giving Nextel control of airwaves worth billions of dollars."
Business,"Profit at PG amp;E Corp. fell 55.3 percent in the most recent quarter, a drop the company blamed Tuesday on a lingering effect of California #39;s energy crisis."
Sci/Tech,"TVG first brought you word about Project Avalon close to a year ago, when the first details of the next-gen title currently in development at Climax Brighton Studio first became apparent."
Sports,"Bryant lets the game come to him and team rings in its new era in perfect pitch, for at least one night. Did someone have the audacity to suggest the Lakers might miss a beat?"
Sports,"According to an Associated Press report Tuesday, cornerback Ty Laws agent Carl Poston told the Boston Globe that his client will miss four to six weeks with a broken bone in his left foot."
World,"Until Tuesday, the Education Ministry remained untouched by the car bombs that explode daily here. Insurgents had announced from mosque loudspeakers that the "
World,Japan #39;s Foreign Ministry has dismissed a claim by Iraqi militants who kidnapped and killed a Japanese hostage that Tokyo offered a ransom for his release.
Business,"Germany #39;s biggest industrial union agreed to a 28-month pay freeze in a deal Wednesday with automaker Volkswagen, receiving in return a guarantee that there will be no layoffs before 2011, the chief union negotiator said Wednesday."
Business,"Insurer Cigna on Wednesday posted a nearly two-thirds lift in third quarter earnings, but also said 2005 earnings should fall from 2004 levels."
Business,"Dynegy Inc., owner of power plants in 12 US states, has agreed to buy Sithe Energies Inc. from Exelon Corp. for \$135 million, the first acquisition since the company began selling assets to repay debt in 2002."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia #39;s latest smartphone, the 7710, takes a widescreen approach to helping users be productive on the move. The device was launched at the mobile phone maker #39;s Mobility Conference in Monaco in Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The buzzing. The biting. You #39;d think there were already enough insects in the world to drive you buggy. However, a team of researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax announced Tuesday that "
Sci/Tech,"Early-morning risers this week will be treated to a wonderful display of planetary motion, as Venus and Jupiter cross each other #39;s path in the eastern sky before dawn."
Sports,"Jeffrey Osborne sang the national anthem before a Lakers home opener for the 22nd straight year, the sellout crowd cheered loudest in the pregame introductions for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers "
Sports,Former Hearts midfielder Gary Mackay has backed new manager John Robertson to continue the success enjoyed by the departed Craig Levein.
Sports,He #39;s all sinew and cut muscle in perhaps a slightly smaller frame than he once was as a dominant NBA center for the Heat. It #39;s as though the stunning diagnosis of four years ago - four years!
World,"A Volkswagen worker protests with a sign reading  quot;Captain Hartz, it #39;s a trip on the Titanic for us quot; during a warning strike at the Volkswagen factory in Hanover, northern Germany, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"Northern ice cap is warming at twice the global rate and that will lead to serious consequences for the planet, according to the eight-nations scientific report."
Sports,India struggled to 22 for two on the rain-hit first day of the fourth and final test against Australia on Wednesday after losing openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.
Sports,Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard lavished praise on Ronaldinho after the Brazilian #39;s brilliant late winner saw off the challenge of Champions League opponents AC Milan.
World,"Charles Jenkins, a US military serviceman, received a minor sentence Wednesday to 30 days in confinement and dishonorable discharge by a US court-martial for his desertion in 1960s, the US Army said."
World,"The United Arab Emirates began 40 days of mourning today following the death of its founding president, a visionary who helped transform seven tiny states into a high-tech crossroad of gleaming skyscrapers."
World,"JERUSALEM Almost at the very moment that the Jordanian helicopter took off, lifting Yasser Arafat away from his prolonged siege in Ramallah, the heavens opened with a downpour."
Business,"The ranks of the unemployed in Germany increased in October for the ninth straight month, the Federal Labour Agency said today in a report that threatened government efforts to shrink the public deficit."
Sports,PSV Eindhoven look likely to break a run of eight previous failures to reach the knockout phase of the Champions League after their 1-0 win over Norwegians Rosenborg on Tuesday.
Sports,The Hoosiers haven #39;t known what it #39;s like to play in a postseason bowl game since 1993. Third-year coach Gerry DiNardo still doesn #39;t know what it #39;s like to win a Big Ten road game.
World,"A 64-year old American soldier pleaded guilty on Wednesday to deserting to North Korea in 1965, receiving a relatively light sentence of up to 30 days confinement and a dishonorable "
World,Israeli FM says his country #39;s aim is to be ready for the day after Arafat who is suffering from mysterious illness. JERUSALEM - Israel must prepare for the death of veteran Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat 
Business,Mobile multimedia content will get its own nationwide network in the US by 2006 if an \$800m (435m) project by Qualcomm goes according to plan.
Sci/Tech,"SCO #39;s decision to rethink its scoinfo.com website, which the company had floated as a way of providing an archive of legal filings, hearing dates and SCO positions on various matters, is perhaps the first sign of common sense from the company for three "
Sports,Beauty and integrity were restored to the Champions League at venues as far apart as Barcelona and Moscow on Tuesday night. Nothing quite matches the beauty of a Brazilian #39;s conjuring a winning goal out of sheer imagination.
Sports,Ford yesterday announced a new four-year deal with the Dovenby outfit to keep the car maker a leading contender in the World Rally Championship.
Sports,TIM Henman made a bright start to the defence of his French Masters Series title in Paris with a 6-3 6-4 win over Thailand #39;s Paradorn Srichaphan.
World,"The World Food Program reports the Sudanese army Tuesday surrounded two refugee camps near Nyala in southern Darfur province, denying access to humanitarian groups."
World,Incumbent Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of last month #39;s Afghan presidential election Wednesday and now faces the task of forming a government minus the warlords and drug runners who tainted his last cabinet.
World, Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom called Wednesday for UN sanctions against Iran unless it called a complete halt to uranium enrichment.
Business,Seven mobile phone companies with a subscriber base of 56 million across Asia announced on Wednesday a joint venture that will develop technology to build a common service platform across the region.
Business,"BCE Inc., Canada #39;s biggest telephone company, said third-quarter profit fell 78 percent because of costs for early retirement and severance packages to cut jobs."
Sci/Tech,"Richard Mathias writes  quot;Following on from the posting a month ago, where SCO said it was going to launch a new website to counteract Groklaw and give its side of things - well, now the company looks like it #39;s given up on the whole plan."
Sci/Tech,Infoworld reports that SCO #39;s briefly planned foray into Groklaw territory announced last month has been put on the back burner.
Sports,"_Nov. 3, 2004 - A Michigan high school student #39;s costume is earning an award -- and a suspension. The City High student dressed as a Ku Klux Klansman for the school #39;s Halloween masquerade party."
Sports,Alonzo Mourning doesn #39;t know if he #39;ll cry. But you can bet he #39;ll scowl and shoot menacing glares at just about anyone and everyone tonight when he continues his comeback from a kidney transplant.
World,Insurgents have mounted fresh attacks in Baghdad and a US-Lebanese contractor has become the latest victim of a kidnapping spree in the run-up to a threatened US assault on rebel-held Falluja and Ramadi.
Business,"Time Warner, the world #39;s largest media company, on Wednesday said third-quarter profit fell as it established a \$500m legal reserve and it will restate results for its AOL Europe unit prior to 2002."
Business,"CIGNA Corp. said net income rose sharply in the third quarter, reflecting increased earnings in its health care segment and a gain from the sale of a retirement benefits business."
Sci/Tech,"  The buzzing. The biting. You #39;d think there were already enough insects in the world to drive you buggy. However, a team of researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax announced yesterday it had "
World,"Sheik Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan, a Bedouin tribesman who became president of the federation known as the United Arab Emirates and one of the Arab world #39;s leading statesmen, died yesterday."
World,"Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of Afghanistan #39;s landmark presidential election Wednesday, after investigators concluded that a string of irregularities were too minor to overturn his triumph."
World,"BAGHDAD A senior Oil Ministry official was killed Wednesday by gunmen on his way to work, the ministry #39;s spokesman said. The official, Hussein Ali al-Fattal, director general of the ministry #39;s oil byproducts "
World,"Afghan militants threatening to kill three UN hostages, including Northern Ireland #39;s Annetta Flanigan, pushed back the deadline for their deaths until midnight today - 7.30pm Irish time."
World,"British troops redeployed in central Iraq to support US forces have come under fresh attacks at their base south of Baghdad, the BBC reported Wednesday."
World,"Middle East News, Israeli occupation troops have demolished homes and detained several Palestinians in the al-Askar refugee camp in Nablus on the West Bank."
Sports,A match that assumed grave importance for India as a face saver of sorts has been cut short due to rain. The day was marked by rain and more rain and the only time the umpires decided to start play led to 
Business,"It is a management truism that low morale among workers inevitably results in low productivity, low quality, erosion of customer loyalty and, ultimately, lower profits."
Business,"DirecTV Group, the largest satellite television programmer, has said that its loss widened considerably in the third quarter because of a one-time charge to write down the value of two satellites."
Business,US stock futures predict that Wall Street will open sharply higher this morning on expectations that President Bush will likely win the election.
Sci/Tech,"Les versions allemande, franaise et nerlandaise sont dsormais disponibles. La version italienne sera bientt accessible. Copernic et son partenaire de dveloppement conomique international Contraco "
Sci/Tech,Nokia is about to start a trial in Germany that will see travelers paying for public transport with their mobile phone rather than cash.
World,"The man suspected of killing Dutch film maker Theo van Gogh is a suspected radical Islamist with alleged terrorist links, the Dutch authorities say."
World,"A panel investigating the Afghan presidential elections said Wednesday incumbent President Hamid Karzai won with 55 percent of the vote, the BBC reported."
Business," BCE Inc. is posting a special charge of  $985 million as 5,052 workers   11 per cent of the workforce   take advantage of buyouts announced earlier this year."
Business,Investors looking at Qualcomm #39;s (QCOM:Nasdaq - news - research) fourth-quarter earnings report will be seeking a clear signal on the wireless sector.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has unveiled the Nokia NFC (near field communication) shell, which allows consumers to access services and exchange information with a touch gesture using NFC technology - a technology that emerged from the combination of contactless identification "
Sports,"A crisis, they say, is the best way to test the efficiency of a system. At the Wankhede Stadium, there was a crisis on the first morning when unseasonal showers showed up on the first morning of the final Test."
Sports,"CHAMPION Makybe Diva, the dual Melbourne Cup hero, may have run her last race in Australia. Trainer Lee Freedman said yesterday he was pushing hard to campaign Makybe Diva in the northern hemisphere "
Sports,"IN boxing terms he was a little ring-rusty and he had a kid with a long reach and a friendly crowd up against him. Still, the old pro of 23 finally had too much guile for the 18-year-old upstart, and Lleyton Hewitt survived."
Sports,THE nation #39;s biggest punter Sean Bartholomew has revealed he rated Vinnie Roe and Mamool as having far less chance of winning the Melbourne Cup because overseas jockeys were riding them.
World," The death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahayan, president of the oil rich United Arab Emirates (UAE), is not expected to have a major impact on already climbing world crude prices, experts said."
Business, Management at Volkswagen and union leaders Wednesday agreed to a 28 month pay freeze as part of plans by the giant German based carmaker to drastically cut costs.
Business,"Market watchers expect the US stock market to surge at Wednesdays open, as Wall Street bets that President George W. Bush has likely won re-election at the nations president "
Business,"  Musicians #39; rights must be protected by the country #39;s telecommunications regulator as it considers three bids for satellite radio licences, says the music recording industry."
Sci/Tech,"Technology India: London, Nov 3: A new study conducted by an international team of 300 researchers from the Arctic Council, which is comprised of the eight nations including the US with Arctic territories suggests that the northern ice cap is warming at "
Sports,It was comforting to see Bob Goodenow hasn #39;t changed much in the seven weeks since the National Hockey League began locking out its players.
Sports,"Less than a week after celebrating a World Series title, Manny Ramirez is in Japan for more baseball -- and a little sushi. Ramirez, Boston Red Sox teammate David Ortiz and 26 other major league players arrived "
World,"Although the veteran Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan have little in common, their recent moves have given a jolt to two long frozen conflicts -- the Israeli-Palestinian imbroglio and the Indo-Pakistan struggle "
World, The al Qaeda linked Army of Ansar al Sunna posted a video on its website on Wednesday showing the beheading of  quot;a senior Iraqi army officer quot; in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.
Business,"Duke Energy Corp. reports third-quarter net income of \$389 million, or 41 cents per diluted share, sharply above earnings of \$49 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, in the same period last year."
Business,"Stock markets rose across Europe and Asia, oil prices edged up and the US dollar was modestly higher Wednesday as US President Bush crept closer to re-election in a tight race for the White House."
Business,"Dean Foods Co. Inc. (DF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 67 percent drop in third-quarter profit as volatile milk and butter prices and diminished consumer appetite for "
Business,"Placement fees charged by broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) may be unethical and under intense scrutiny by regulators, but that "
Sci/Tech,"World News: London, Nov 2 : Japanese men no longer have to go searching for that perfect line to make women go weak in the knees."
Sports,"DERMOT Weld has staunchly defended the ride of stable jockey Pat Smullen on Melbourne Cup runner-up Vinnie Roe. Weld said he could not fault the ride by Smullen, who scooted three deep for most of the race before forging deeper around the home turn."
Sports,"Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich will miss four to six weeks with a partial tear in the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee, ESPN #39;s Chris Mortensen is reporting."
World,"PARIS Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, who is having medical tests in a French military hospital, hopes that President George W. Bush will adopt a new  quot;policy of peace quot; in the Middle East, an aide said Wednesday."
Business,"Cigna Corp., one of the nation #39;s largest health insurers, Wednesday said third-quarter net income surged 64 percent on robust growth at its indemnity business and a gain from the sale of a retirement-benefits business."
Business,"CHEMICAL, paint and explosives manufacturer Orica tripled its net profit in 2003-04, booking a bottom-line result of \$327.8 million and forecasting further growth on the back of strong demand from the mining sector."
Business,"FRANKFURT : The number of jobless in Germany rose in October, data showed, complicating the government #39;s already tough task of trying to draft a budget that will respect European Union guidelines."
Business,"Taipei - Acer, the world #39;s fifth-largest brand-name personal computer vendor, said global sales in its core business are expected to rise 30-40 percent in 2005 from the 205-215 billion Taiwan dollars (R37."
Sports,"EARLY indications are that the fourth Test in Mumbai, should it get going, might not last long. The first session was rained out, but the two teams managed to squeeze in four action-filled overs before the "
Sports,"The National Hockey League Players #39; Association closed ranks yesterday, but in doing so brought the season closer to cancellation."
Sports,Hearts have appointed John Robertson as their new manager to succeed Craig Levein at the Scottish Premiership club where he became a goalscoring legend during his playing career.
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson has attempted to quell his strikers recent profligacy in front of goal by offering advice he received as a striker during his playing days: just hit the target.
Sports,"After getting their championship rings and sending the banner up into the rafters, the Pistons started their title defense with an 87-79 victory over the Houston Rockets "
Business,"Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, said third-quarter profit fell 7.8 percent after it set aside \$500 million to resolve government investigations into its accounting practices at America Online."
Business,Globe Telecom has joined a group of mobile-phone operators in Asia-Pacific to form a regional mobile alliance that will invest up to \$30 million to \$40 million over three years with an objective 
Business,Clothing maker Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. on Wednesday said its second-quarter profit jumped 49 percent. Quarterly net income was \$80.
Business,The board of Gold Fields Ltd. urged shareholders Thursday to reject a US\$8.1 billion (euro6.36 billion) hostile takeover bid by South African gold producer Harmony Gold Mining Co.
Business,"The FCC has voted to approve a spectrum swap for Nextel to keep emergency radio spectrum clean from interference. We let you know that it was likely to be approved, as late as yesterday."
Business,"The European Union #39;s ambition to become the world #39;s most dynamic economy by 2010 is becoming a tale of  quot;missed objectives and failed promises, quot; said a report released Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"YELLOWKNIFE - The most comprehensive study of Arctic climate change ever made has some dramatic news for Canada #39;s North. The report, which will be released next week, says that the most rapid climate change on earth is happening in the Arctic."
Sports,"Since rotations are usually shorter during preseason games, players have to get accustomed to extended daylight. This puts a burden on their physical condition as well as their ability to maintain concentration."
Sports,"The shotgun formation is one used quite often on the football field, an alignment that is effective for passing the ball and generating offence."
World,"The United States will not change their policy towards Europe, whatever the final results of the President elections, the US ambassador to EU Rockwell A. Schnabel said Wednesday."
Business,"Reyes. Seven leading Asia-Pacific mobile operators, including Ayala-owned Globe Telecom, are investing \$30 to \$40 million over three years to form the regions largest joint venture mobile "
Business,"It was the third straight year that the numbers have fallen, although not nearly as much as in the previous two years.  quot;Nearly 7.4 million people reported just over \$30."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) saw the strongest gains on the Infoimaging Index last week; its shares closed up 10.
Sports,EDINBURGH : Hearts have appointed John Robertson as their new manager to succeed Craig Levein at the Scottish Premiership club where he became a goalscoring legend during his playing career.
Sports," The Sacramento Kings play the second game of their regular season tonight, as they visit the San Antonio Spurs at the SBC Center."
World,"Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh received death threats after a recent movie criticized the way women are treated under Islam. Yesterday, the threats became reality."
World,"BUDAPEST (AFP) - Hungary will withdraw its 300 troops from Iraq by March 31, 2005, Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said at a military ceremony in Budapest."
Business,"Orders placed with US factories fell for the second consecutive month in September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, with demand dropping sharply for manufactured goods other than defense materials."
Business,"Traders follow closing bell equity prices at the New York Stock Exchange, on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004. The Dow ended the session down after advancing earlier in the day."
Business,"Growth in the vast US services sector expanded in October a bit more than economists had expected, including a slight gain in employment, according to an industry survey published on Wednesday."
Business,"Duke Energy Corp. (NYSE: DUK) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of \$389 million, or 41 cents per diluted share, sharply above earnings of \$49 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, in the same period last year."
Business,US Treasury debt prices swung lower once more on Wednesday as investors bet President George W. Bush was likely to win reelection despite a still contested vote in Ohio.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, Royal Philips Electronics together with Rhein-Main Verkehrsverbund (RMV), public transport authority for Frankfurt, Germany #39;s greater area, have announced a joint project to trial a near field communication (NFC) ticketing solution that uses mobile "
World,Hamid Karzai has been declared as Afghanistan #39;s president after an electoral commission concluded that vote rigging had not affected the result.
World,"Hungary #39;s new Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said the country #39;s 300 troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of March 2005, a government spokeswoman said Wednesday."
Business,The US retail giant Wal-Mart investedone million US dollars to establish China #39;s first retail research center at Beijing #39;s prestigious Tsinghua University.
Business,"Impala, a group representing 2,000 smaller record labels, said Wednesday it would ask the European Union #39;s high court to overturn a decision by EU regulators approving the merger between the music units of Japan #39;s Sony Corp."
Business,"Stocks surged Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials posting a triple-digit gain moments after the opening bell, as investors expressed relief following the election and what #39;s widely believed to be a victory for President Bush."
Business,"DirecTV Group, the largest satellite television programmer, said its loss widened considerably in the third quarter because of a one-time charge to pay for new satellites."
Sports,"The Italians lost their 100 per cent record in Europe having won their first three matches, but a point at the San Siro was all they needed to reach the knockout stages."
Sports,John Robertson has this morning been confirmed as the new Hearts manager. Mr Robertson #39;s arrival follows several days of negotiation with Inverness Caly Thistle over a compensation package for the Highland club.
World,"A new report on UN inspections in Irans nuclear facilities may undermine the US demand to send Tehrans nuclear file to the UN Security Council this month, diplomats said on Wednesday."
World,"The European Union needs to take action if it is to meet its goal of outpacing the US economy by 2010, a report says. The document leaked to the Reuters news agency and due out later on Wednesday says that "
Business,"Oil has leapt back above \$50 as President George W. Bush edges towards US election victory, a result which traders. say will bolster fuel demand and underpin anxiety over security of Middle East supply."
Business,"FRANKFURT The dollar firmed on Wednesday, but stock markets were hesitant in Asia and Europe as uncertainty surfaced about the outcome of the US presidential election, despite initial indications that George W. Bush was leading John Kerry in the race for "
Business,"Car parts maker BorgWarner Inc. on Wednesday said it expects to generate \$1.4 billion in net new business from 2005 to 2007, projecting growth that will outpace the auto industry."
Business,Verizon Wireless said it wont oppose the Federal Communications Commissions decision to grant valuable wireless spectrum to Nextel Communications Inc.
Sci/Tech,PC World is reporting that Toshiba will replace faulty memory modules in certain laptop PCs.  quot;The program covers 27 models notebook computers.
World,"So he would be flipping channels late into Tuesday evening and again very early Wednesday morning to monitor coverage of the American presidential election on the wide, flat-screen television "
Business,SINGAPORE: Oil prices have spiked up above \$51 a barrel as increasing signs of an electoral victory for US President George W Bush raises the prospect of continued high demand in the world #39;s biggest energy consumer.
Business,"Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc. (IPG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a wider quarterly loss as hefty charges continued to weigh on the world #39;s No."
Business,"Verizon Wireless has agreed to drop its opposition to the FCC #39;s decision to realign the 800 MHz spectrum band, including Nextel #39;s receipt of 1.9 GHz spectrum, and Nextel has agreed to relinquish "
Sci/Tech,Negative changes include a shorter season for oil and gas development due to soggy tundra and rising seas due to the melting of ice sheets.
Sci/Tech,CEO Benioff  amp; Co. are more of a  quot;disruptive force quot; in the software industry than ever before. By Tony Kontzer. Salesforce.
Sci/Tech,"Copernic and its international business development partner Contraco initiated a European market penetration strategy by announcing German, French, and Dutch versions of the award-winning Copernic Desktop Search (CDS) product, with an Italian version soon "
Sports,Mateja Kezman today hailed Chelsea team-mate Arjen Robben as one of Europes leading players after his matchwinning performance in Moscow.
Sports,"Two weeks ago, Arsenal was riding a record unbeaten streak. Now, the Gunners can #39;t seem to win a game, and Chelsea has emerged as English soccer #39;s dominant side."
Sports,"A doping scandal involving an Irish Olympic gold medal-winning horse is set to take in a seventh country, it emerged today. The world equestrian body, Federation "
Sports,"Australia grabbed the initiative on a rain-affected first day #39;s play of the final Test of the series in India. Light rain saw the whole of the morning session washed out, and only four overs were possible in the afternoon before the rain returned."
World,Afghanistan #39;s transitional leader Hamid Karzai has won the war-shattered country #39;s first-ever presidential election. the announcement came after a special panel endorsed the election results as free and fair.
World,"PARIS, Nov 3 (AFP) - The Palestinian Authority is ready to work with whoever emerges as the winner of the US presidential race as long as he is prepared to push forward the Middle East peace process, a senior adviser to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat "
Business,"Airtel has signed an agreement with six cellular operators to form Bridge Mobile Alliance, which will invest \$30-40 million over three years to build a shared infrastructure in Asia Pacific for mobile phone technology, report newswires."
Business,Gold Fields has attacked Harmony Gold Mining #39;s  quot;stretched quot; finances and  quot;marginal quot; mines as it urged shareholders to reject an approach from the rival gold producer.
Business,"Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Canada #39;s second-largest natural-gas producer, said third-quarter profit jumped 55 percent as prices soared and acquisitions boosted output."
Sci/Tech,"The Arctic is warming almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet due to global warming, according to an eight-nation report compiled by 250 scientists."
Sci/Tech,Some German bus commuters should soon try using their mobile phones as electronic wallets when a new trial of the technology called Near Field Communications gets underway.
Sci/Tech,based development group Climax has announced that it will be showing off a fully playable prototype of its ambitious next generation console action title Avalon to select publishing executives in the near future.
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal defender Sol Campbell will be out another three weeks as he is struggling to recover from an Achilles injury."
Sports,"Spinner Nicky Boje has withdrawn from South Africa #39;s two-test tour to India later this month because he fears being detained over a match-fixing investigation, his lawyer Tony Irish said on Wednesday."
World,"The killing of a filmmaker critical of Islam puts new strains on Dutch traditions of tolerance and will fuel demands for tougher treatment of immigrants, analysts and commentators said on Wednesday."
Business,Time Warner Inc. reported a 7.8 decline in third-quarter earnings as it set up a \$500 million legal reserve related to continuing investigations into its America Online unit.
Business,"SINGAPORE--Seven mobile operators in Asia-Pacific have joined forces in a new alliance, aiming to crank up the clout and appeal of service providers in the region."
Business,"  CE Ian Cockerill unveiled Gold Fields defence document on Wednesday, lacing it with barbed remarks aimed at Harmony, its CE Bernard Swanepoel and the claims he made when launching a takeover bid promoted as designed to "
Business,Independent music companies are launching a legal challenge to the European Union #39;s decision to allow the merger of Sony and Bertelsmann (BMG).
Sci/Tech,"The NHS has struck a money-saving deal with computer giant Microsoft amid reports of spiralling costs to its national information technology programme, it was announced today."
Sci/Tech,"Monaco  ITWeb, 3 November 2004 - Nokia unveiled several new products, including a Web-browsing, image-oriented wide-screen handset, at its mobility conference in Monaco, where the emphasis has been on smartphones and supporting technology."
Sci/Tech,"Spansion, the flash memory joint venture between Advanced Micro Devices and Fujitsu, unveiled two products that introduce a new design into Spansion #39;s lineup and expand the density of its current products, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 03: Over the next two mornings Venus and Jupiter reach their minimum separation. Tomorrow before dawn they stand 0.8 degree (1 1/2 moon widths) apart, with Venus above and slightly left."
Sports,"South Africa: South African vice captain Nicky Boje has withdrawn from the national cricket squad #39;s tour to India after failing to get assurance by Delhi police that he would not be arrested for match-fixing, the team #39;s spokesman said Wednesday."
Sports,Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his weight behind a South African bid to join the Formula One grand prix racing circuit.
Sports,"Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau will miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle that will require surgery, and said Wednesday he #39;s unsure whether the injury will end his 15-year career."
World,nowhere more so than in the Middle East. The most-watched news stations like al-Jazeera have given over their coverage 
Business,"The vast US services sector grew in October for the 19th straight month, but a survey showed that high energy prices began to bite."
Business,"If you #39;re easily bored on planes, maybe a little blackjack will help pass the time. LONDON (Reuters) - Airline passengers may soon be able to while away the air miles with in-flight gambling if low-cost carrier "
Business,"Rockwell Collins Inc., the maker of aircraft electronics, said its income rose 18 percent in the latest quarter, helped by strong sales to the military."
Sci/Tech," Fruit flies, the common pests that swarm over compost bins, may hold the key to cloning mammals successfully, say Canadian scientists who #39;ve cloned the insects."
Sci/Tech,A group that earlier this year offered for sale the source code of a popular intrusion detection system now is selling what it says is a copy of the source code for a recent version of Cisco Systems Inc.
Sports,"I admit I thought Reggie Bush was the most devastating player in college football. I thought he was the biggest headache any defensive coordinator could ever have this season, and that he "
Sports,"agent guard Anthony Goldwire signed Wednesday with the Milwaukee Bucks after Mike James was placed on the injured list. James, who was expected to start at point guard, has a rib injury."
World,"Iraqi insurgents beheaded three Iraqi guards Wednesday in the latest blow to US efforts to reconstitute the war-ravaged nation. Al-Jazeera aired a video showing the beheadings, the BBC reported."
Business,Time Warner Inc. (TWX) on Wednesday posted an 8 percent drop in quarterly net profit as it set up a \$500 million legal reserve related to accounting probes at its America 
Business,HANOVER (AFP) - Management and unions at German auto maker Volkswagen announced that they had reached an agreement that will bring an end to their long-running wage dispute and probably stave off strike action.
Business,"The board of Gold Fields Ltd. urged its shareholders Wednesday to reject an \$8.1 billion hostile takeover bid by its smaller South African gold producing rival, Harmony Gold Mining Co."
Sci/Tech,The UK #39;s National Health Service (NHS) has signed a software licensing deal with Microsoft Corp. that the NHS says will provide for the development of a user interface specifically designed for the organization 
Sci/Tech,"Have they no shame? The team at Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) is the latest to cast a wary eye on Google #39;s (Nasdaq: GOOG) popular new desktop search tool and yell,  quot;me too "
Sci/Tech,An anonymous group of malicious hackers has reopened an online store that sells the stolen source code of prominent software products.
Sci/Tech,"The world #39;s largest phone maker, Nokia, recently announced several new advances in it #39;s phone line including 3 new camera phones, memory boosts for many phones and handwriting recognition on one of it #39;s smartphones."
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft still dominates the web browser space, its Internet Explorer continues to lose market share to open-source rival Mozilla."
Sports,The Bucks are shorthanded in the backcourt after placing guards TJ Ford and Mike James on the injured list to start the season. Milwaukee visits the Orlando Magic in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.
Sports,Surgery on the Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle apparently has been delayed at least a week because of an irritation in the area of the torn tendon sheath that is to be repaired.
Sports,The France Football Federation (FFF) has asked Robert Pires to explain comments he made about new national team coach Raymond Domenech.
Business,Oil prices fell further below \$50 on Wednesday as a fresh rise in US crude oil inventories outweighed the impact of President Bush #39;s victory in the US election.
Business,"US prosecutors in New York have subpoenaed two New York City tabloids, the Daily News and New York Post, in a probe of how the rivals report circulation figures to potential advertisers."
World,"Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been chosen as president of the United Arab Emirates, succeeding his father, who "
Business,A new joint-venture wireless telephony company will provide regional mobile infrastructure and a common service platform to some 56 million customers across the Asia-Pacific region.
Business,Tommy Hilfiger Corp. said Wednesday it would delay the filing of its quarterly report while it reviews issues related to a US government investigation.
Sci/Tech,A plan to help network various consumer devices is getting a boost this week thanks to a newly formed group of consumer electronics companies and chipmakers.
World,"As US President George Bush headed for a second term in office, the American election produced mixed reactions in the Middle East."
World,Sudan #39;s government has defended the forcible relocation of refugees from camps in the western Darfur region. Humanitarian Affairs Minister Ibrahim Mahmoud Hamid said it was the act of a responsible government to move them to a better location.
Business,"German carmaker DaimlerChrysler AG on Wednesday said its total US vehicle sales grew 1.6 percent in October, with a slight rise in sales of Chrysler Group vehicles offset by waning demand at the Mercedes-Benz group."
Business,It #39;s been a number of years since I headed out to college in New England and discovered the Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) brand.
Business,"The Bush administration announced Wednesday that it will run out of maneuvering room to manage the government #39;s massive borrowing needs in two weeks, putting more pressure "
Business,"Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday new vehicle sales in October fell 5 percent from October 2003, the eighth time this year monthly sales have been below year-ago results."
Sci/Tech,"The team behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars has unveiled its design for the successor to the British spacecraft. At a London meeting, Colin Pillinger, lead scientist on the previous venture "
Sci/Tech,Memory manufacturer Spansion said it has developed new Flash memory technology supporting the Serial Peripheral Interface communication standard.
Sports,Freddie Ljungberg has rejected claims Arsenal are suffering a crisis of confidence after they were held to yet another Champions League draw by Panathinaikos.
Sports,"Brees #39; strong first-half performance this season has pleasantly impacted the Chargers #39; present in a surprising way, but it hasn #39;t changed anything about their long-term future at the quarterback position."
Sports,"Bobby Holik was among the 74 NHL players who met with players association executive director Bob Goodenow yesterday in Toronto, and the Rangers #39; veteran left what he termed an  quot;informative "
Sports,Points: The 19-day extravaganza continues with the first of two nights with Conference USA in the spotlight. Neither team left the field happy last time out.
Sports,Tyler Hamilton #39;s cycling team is challenging the method of a drug test that nearly cost him his Olympic gold medal and could result in a two-year ban for the US rider.
World,"Dutch police have arrested eight suspected Islamic radicals as part of the investigation into the brutal slaying of outspoken filmmaker Theo van Gogh, prosecutors said Wednesday."
World,Tony Blair has redoubled his commitment to finding a resolution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestine. The prime minister told the Commons on Wednesday that bringing peace to the region was the  quot;key quot; to tackling international terrorism.
World,Black Watch troops at Camp Dogwood in Iraq have come under rocket attack for the sixth successive night. No-one was injured in the attacks and specialists have spent most of the day clearing unexploded bombs.
Sci/Tech,"A key food source for Antarctic seals, whales and penguins has declined about 80 percent since the 1970s in ocean waters near the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers report."
Sports,"ranked Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Tiger Woods and other top stars tee off Thursday in the Tour Championship in Georgia. Singh is shooting for his 10th victory of the year and sixth in his last eight tournaments."
Sports,"Toss won, spinners picked, minds set. And then it all went downhill on day one. In this season of hope gone awry, there was more to be disappointed with on day one of this test match."
Sports,"Mianne Bagger, a 37-year-old Dane, became the first transsexual golfer to qualify for the Ladies European Tour. Bagger shot a 5-over-par 77 Wednesday to tie for ninth place after four rounds in qualifying school at the Riva dei Tessali golf club."
Sports,The 33-year-old Goldwire has averaged 6.5 points and 2.9 assists with six NBA teams since joining the league with the Charlotte Hornets in 1995-96.
World, The United Nations is calling for the return of thousands of refugees who were forced by Sudanese security forces to relocate to a new camp in Darfur.
World,"On the second day of her state visit to Germany, Britain #39;s Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated her concern for environmental issues, opening a joint German-British climate conference."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 3 (newratings.com) - The US services sector witnessed a continued upturn for the nineteenth consecutive month in October this year, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported today."
Business," The stock market got off to a quick start on news of President George W. Bush #39;s victory, with the S amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq on Wednesday morning both up by more than 1."
Business,"Internet travel agency Orbitz Inc. (ORBZ.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , which has agreed to be bought by Cendant Corp. (CD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Wednesday reported a higher "
Business,Independent Music Companies are challenging the merger of SONY and BERTELSMANN (BMG) saying it would lead to a  quot;market imbalance quot;.
Sci/Tech,The system eventually will lead to all patients having an individual electronic record. Online booking will mean doctors and patients can make hospital appointments at their convenience.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 03, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - On-demand CRM software provider Salesforce.com Inc. is branching out to offer hosted application development technology and online marketplace services to supplement its own software services."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia and Handango announced that Handango will be a key content provider through the Preminet Solution, recently announced by Nokia."
Sci/Tech,"SCO, possibly one of the few companies to regard litigation as its main revenue stream, is considering scrapping plans to launch a corporate  quot;pro-SCO quot; law and review site."
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won a critical vote in Israel #39;s parliament Wednesday in favor of his plan to withdraw Israeli settlers and soldiers from the Gaza Strip.
World,"Britain #39;s Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, left, arrive in Potsdam near Berlin after a ride in a interurban train Wednesday Nov. 3, 2004."
Business,"Oil futures prices fell Wednesday after an American government report showed US supplies of crude rising sharply, allowing traders to shrug off the fact that inventories of heating oil are still tight."
Business,"MONTREAL: Media tycoon Conrad Black resigned as chairman and CEO of Hollinger, the Canadian holding company for the media empire he built, a company statement said."
Business," Ford Motor on Wednesday was the first of the major automakers to turn in October US sales results, reporting that unit sales slipped 5 percent."
Business,"Ford Motor Co., which is just unveiling a wave of new sedans, reported today that sales of its cars and light trucks declined 5 percent in October compared with the same month a year ago."
Business,"While most biotechnology stocks rose Wednesday, shares of major stem cell researchers fell sharply as George W. Bush #39;s victory in the presidential election was confirmed."
Sci/Tech,"By guest contributor Josh Pereira. Nokia announced today their latest development in mobile communications, the Nokia NFC Shell (NFC standing for  quot;Near Field Communications quot;)."
Sci/Tech,"November 03, 2004 - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas set a new record by selling 677,000 copies in the first weekend of sales in the UK."
Sports, Wide receiver Craig Yeast of the Hamilton Tiger Cats was among the CFL Players recognized Wednesday for his outstanding performance in Week 20.
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin led world leaders #39; tributes to George W. Bush #39;s victory in the US presidential race, saying it meant Americans had not allowed themselves to be cowed by terrorists."
World, A man jumped into the lions #39; enclosure at the Taipei Zoo and shouted  quot;Jesus will save you quot; before being bitten Wednesday.
World,"Germany #39;s interior minister said it was time to put aside differences with the United States over Iraq and look to the future as President Bush won a second term, but another "
Business,"Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, edged past Street estimates by a penny in its third-quarter results released Wednesday despite the creation of a big cash reserve related to its troubled AOL Internet unit."
Business,"Federal prosecutors announced more charges on Wednesday in a Philadelphia corruption scandal whose defendants include the former city treasurer, a prominent supporter "
Business,"Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday that US sales rose 10.2 percent in October, boosted by higher truck sales. The automaker sold 110,502 vehicles during the month, up from 100,270 vehicles in October 2003."
Business,Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that US sales fell 5 percent in October from a year ago as car sales continued to decline and truck sales increased slightly.
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) officials indirectly confirmed what many suspected: Linux is not its open-source panacea.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. on Wednesday encouraged users of its iTunes jukebox software to upgrade to the latest version, available from the company #39;s Web site."
Sports,"Back from injury, Elton Flatley and Mat Rogers will join Wendell Sailor on the bench when Australia opens its Northern Hemisphere rugby tour against Scotland on Saturday."
World,"Police arrested eight suspected Islamic radicals as part of investigations into the brutal killing of outspoken Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh, Dutch prosecutors said today."
World,European Union (EU) foreign policychief Javier Solana wrote on Wednesday to the incumbent Afghan leader Hamid Karzai congratulating him on his victory in the firstdirect presidential elections in Afghanistan.
World,General Kofi Annan on Wednesday congratulated US President George W. Bush on his re election and hoped to maintain  quot;positive and productive quot; relations 
Business,Time Warner said today it is establishing a \$500 million legal reserve stemming from the on-going federal probes of its America Online unit and plans to restate the accounting for its stake 
Business,"Crude oil rose, erasing a 2 percent loss, after Senator John Kerry conceded the US presidential race to George W. Bush. The re-election of Bush means the US is likely to keep adding oil to its Strategic Petroleum Reserve."
Business,"Daimler #39;s sales rose 4.7 to 188,492 vehicles from 185,535 a year ago. Year-to-date, sales were up 3 to 1.8 million, while US sales at its Mercedes-Benz unit slipped to 18,323 from 19,273."
Business,"IAC/InterActiveCorp , owner of the online travel service Expedia.com, on Wednesday posted a sharp rise in third-quarter earnings, saying it kept marketing costs in check during the quarter to boost the bottom line."
Business,Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL) didn #39;t need much of a makeover today. The cosmetics purveyor experienced particular sales strength in Europe and was enthusiastic about the coming year.
Business,"General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted weaker US vehicle sales for October after "
Business,"Ford Motor Co. reported Wednesday that the company had a 5 percent decline in sales during October, including declines in sales of each of the three lines of sport-utility vehicles that are made in Louisville."
Sci/Tech,Napster announced that its portable music subscription service  quot;Napster To Go quot; is available for users of the new AT amp;T Wireless based Audiovox SMT5600 Smartphone.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer #39;s share of the browser universe slipped nearly a full percentage point since September, giving more hope to open-source rivals such as Mozilla #39;s Firefox that the trend is not a fluke."
Sci/Tech,Given that Handango have a catalog of applications that they sell through a range of store fronts hosted for operators and Nokias Preminet does pretty much the same thing todays announcement seems just a little odd.
Sports,"  The NCAA has handed down additional minor penalties to the University of Missouri in the wake of a spate of secondary rules violations, ESPN."
World,AMSTERDAM Prosecutors in the Netherlands say police have arrested eight suspected Islamic radicals in connection with the murder of an outspoken filmmaker.
World," Gunmen kidnapped a Lebanese American businessman, the second US citizen seized this week in Baghdad, officials said Wednesday."
World,"BANGKOK, November 3 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - Amid mounting fears of spreading violence across Thailand over the killings of scores of Thai Muslims by security forces, a local Buddhist official was beheaded in what seems a revenge act for the "
Business,"Ford Motor Co., the second-largest US automaker, said its US sales of cars and trucks fell 5 percent in October. The 268,474 vehicles sold included a decline of 20 percent from a year "
Business,"The US Treasury Department on Wednesday said it would sell \$51 billion in notes at its quarterly  quot;refunding quot; auctions next week, and warned it was running out of room to maneuver around the federal debt limit."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - With no sign that the lockout of its players will end in the near future, the National Hockey League has cancelled the 2005 All-Star Game."
Sports," It appears Joe Torre will not have Mel Stottlemyre at his side in 2005. The New York Times is reporting that Stottlemyre, who has served as the pitching coach of the New York Yankees under Torre since 1996, has decided not to return."
World,"When the populist politician Pim Fortuyn was assassinated two years ago, it was said the Netherlands had lost its innocence. By comparison, film maker Theo van Gogh #39;s murder has evoked sensations of dj vu, rather than disbelief."
World, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a win by George W. Bush in the US election would mean victory over terror.
Business,The 5-year chart for Motley Fool Stock Advisor recommendation Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) fails to show the fantastic success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Harry Potter series of films.
Sci/Tech,"Enterasys Networks Inc. #39;s secret sauce is reportedly back on the black market, after an anonymous person or group calling itself the Source Code Club offered to sell some of its software code for \$16,000."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft continues to take its browser dominance for granted, and it #39;s starting to get spanked as a result. The market share of Internet Explorer has been slipping since June, and the latest figures show that the decline continues."
Sports,"The NHL lockout forced the cancellation of this season #39;s All-Star game, scheduled to be held in Atlanta in February. Wednesday #39;s announcement that the midseason showcase would not be held came on the 49th "
Sports,"PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Tom Lehman, a member of three Ryder Cup Teams and winner of the 1996 British Open Championship, has been selected by The Professional Golfers #39; Association of America to captain the 2006 US Ryder Cup Team."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Pistons forward Antonio McDyess was fined \$5,000 Wednesday for kicking a basketball into the crowd during Detroit #39;s season-opening win over the Houston Rockets."
World,Fears that Buddhist schools in southern Thailand may be targeted by Islamic separatists have led some to shut. Education Minister Adisai Bodharamik said he had warned Buddhist teachers in the mainly Muslim 
World,Three former warring factions in Liberia Wednesday officially disbanded at a ceremony in the capital of Monrovia. The UN Mission in Liberia said in a statement issued in 
Business,A jury has convicted four former Merrill Lynch (MER) executives and a former midlevel Enron (ENRNQ) finance executive of conspiracy and fraud for helping push 
Sci/Tech,"The Arctic is experiencing the effects of human-induced climate change, according to a four-year report commissioned by eight nations with territory in the region."
Sci/Tech,"LEESBURG, Va. - A brother and sister who sent unsolicited junk e-mail to millions of America Online customers were convicted Wednesday in the nation #39;s first felony prosecution of distributors of spam."
Sci/Tech,"com Staff. Astronomers have produced the first truly useful image ever of something in space using gamma rays. It #39;s a picture only an astronomer could love, but it appears to help solve a century-long mystery."
Sci/Tech,IT managers concerned about deploying blade technology into heterogeneous environments may have an easier time of it with the recent announcement that Brocade #39;s SAN (storage area network 
Sports,"Andy Roddick surged into the third round of the Paris Masters with a 6-2, 6-2 rout of Armenia #39;s Sargis Sargsian on Wednesday in his first match since late September."
Sports," With the season spiraling toward oblivion, the National Hockey League moved one step closer Wednesday. With no sign of an agreement between the league and the players association on the "
Sports,Elmont. NY (Sports Network) - Belmont Stakes winner Birdstone has been retired because of a bone chip in his left front ankle. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the husband of owner Marylou Whitney.
Sports,"TARANTO, Italy -- A 37-year-old Dane has become the first transsexual golfer to qualify for the Ladies European Tour. Mianne Bagger said she #39;s naturally delighted to be able to finally fulfill a childhood ambition."
World,"Following the death on Monday of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al Maktoum will serve as interim leader of the country that has become an international innovator "
World,"Sudanese security forces bulldozed a refugee camp after forcing thousands of conflict-weary Darfur villagers to another camp, an African Union official said Wednesday."
World,"Hungary #39;s government will ask lawmakers to keep its 300 troops in Iraq for an extra three months before pulling them out by March 31, the country #39;s new prime minister said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Napster on Wednesday said that Napster to Go, its fledgling portable music service, is now available to AT amp;T Wireless subscribers who use the Audiovox SMT5600 smart phone."
World,"The man suspected of killing a Dutch filmmaker critical of Islam was probably driven by extremist Islamist motives and was already known to the national security service, the government said on Wednesday."
World,  Hamid Karzai was officially declared Afghanistan #39;s first ever popularly elected president today after a weeks long fraud probe found no reason to overturn his landslide victory.
World,"Hungary will withdraw its 300 noncombat troops from Iraq by March 31, the countrys new prime minister said today, contending that staying longer would be an  quot;impossibility."
Business,A Houston jury has reached a verdict Wednesday in the conspiracy and fraud trial of six defendants connected to a sham deal to illicitly boost Enron Corp.
Business,"Defense stocks soared to 52-week highs Wednesday morning as George W. Bush was poised to make a speech accepting re-election, a situation promising continued spending on overseas warfare."
Business, Utility holding company Ameren Corp. announced plans Wednesday to reduce its payroll by offering 950 union and management employees financial incentives to leave.
Business,"An industry survey said growth in the vast US services sector expanded in October, with a slight rise in the employment index. Meanwhile, the Commerce Department said orders placed with US factories fell for "
Business,"Orbitz Inc., the Internet travel agency that is being bought by Cendant Corp., Wednesday posted a 30 percent jump in third-quarter profit, aided by a surge in hotel business."
Sci/Tech,The NHS has struck a discounted deal with computer giant Microsoft to renew its licence for desktop products. The Department of Health said the deal would save the NHS 330m on the current terms.
Sci/Tech,A brother and sister who sent unsolicited junk e-mail to millions of America Online customers were convicted Wednesday in the nation #39;s first felony prosecution of distributors of spam.
Sci/Tech,"If you were expecting a sneak peak of an open source Solaris or to buy the new commercial version next week, don #39;t hold your breath."
Sci/Tech," Fashionable women in ancient Rome applied a beauty cream that wasn #39;t all that different from today #39;s cosmetics, researchers say."
Sci/Tech,"An international team of astronomers has produced the first ever image of an astronomical object using high energy gamma rays, helping to solve a 100 year old mystery - an origin of cosmic rays."
Sci/Tech,Packard is looking to jump into the lead in the growing server blade market  at least temporarily  with its announcement Wednesday that it will integrate Brocade Communications Systems 
Sports,"The NHL lockout forced the cancellation of this season #39;s All-Star game, scheduled to be held in Atlanta in February. No regular-season games have been played since the season was scheduled to begin on Oct."
Sports,NEW YORK The horse that spoiled  quot;Smarty Jones #39; quot; bid for the Triple Crown is being retired from racing. Belmont Stakes winner  quot;Birdstone quot; was retired today after chipping a bone in his left front ankle during the Breeders #39; Cup Classic.
Business,"billion dollar class-action verdict. It was the largest award ever by an American jury. The smokers #39; lawyers, however, say the justices should reduce the amount if they think it is too large as long as they "
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 3, 2004 - Beauty creams used by the ladies of ancient Rome were not far different from those applied to today #39;s fair skins, to judge by a discovery in the remains of a Roman temple in London dating from the 2nd century AD."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday, Apple will stop allowing people running version 4.2 to purchase songs from the iTunes Music Store.  quot;As of today, customers will need to use one of the three most recent versions of iTunes -- 4.7 "
Sports,"NEW YORK Nov 3, 2004 - In another sign the NHL season is slipping away, the league canceled its All-Star game Wednesday because of the lockout."
Sports,Queensland Reds #39; number eight John Roe will make his starting debut for the Wallabies in Saturday #39;s first Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Sports,"ARSENAL defender Sol Campbell, who has missed the past two games with an Achilles injury, has now been ruled out for a further three weeks."
World,Police arrested eight more suspected Islamic radicals Wednesday in the slaying of a Dutch filmmaker who criticized Muslim customs.
World,"Iran has the capacity to produce nuclear weapons but does not intend doing so, a senior Iranian official said here Wednesday.  quot;We do not intend making nuclear weapons, quot; said Ali Akbar Soltan, deputy director "
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp., a provider of outsourced computer services, said Wednesday that it is further delaying the release of its third-quarter earnings pending a review of charges related to its Navy Marine Corps Intranet account."
Business,Florida Supreme Court judges on Wednesday questioned attorneys for smokers and cigarette companies on whether a case involving thousands of smokers can properly be tried as a class action.
Sci/Tech,"Already facing a threat to its Windows operating system dominance from the open source Linux platform, Microsoft can #39;t be too thrilled to find out this week that its Internet Explorer browser is losing market share to the open source Mozilla offering."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy scored all four goals as Manchester United demolished Sparta Prague 4-1 in Wednesday #39;s Champions League Group D match.
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - With championship belts to go with their rings, the Detroit Pistons scored a late unanimous decision in their first title defense."
Sports,"Mel Stottlemyre has not officially told the Yankees whether he plans to return for a 10th season as the team #39;s pitching coach, but one published report on Wednesday indicated "
Sports,"Birdstone, who denied Smarty Jones the Triple Crown by beating him in the Belmont Stakes, has been retired from racing due to an ankle injury his connections announced Wednesday."
Sports, It took Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess one game to get in trouble with the National Basketball Association.
Sports,Missouri #39;s basketball team was placed on three years #39; probation Wednesday for NCAA recruiting violations but avoided a ban on postseason play.
World,"The United Arab Emirates appointed Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its president Wednesday, hours after burying his father in a funeral that attracted thousands of mourners and nine heads of state to this desert nation on the Arabian Peninsula."
World,US allies alienated by President George W. Bush #39;s first four years in power indicated Wednesday they would seek from Day 1 to get the new White House to listen more to outside opinion.
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a technology services provider under government investigation, on Wednesday said it might miss its deadline to file third "
Business,A Houston jury Wednesday acquitted a former Enron accountant but found five other defendants guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy. The jury cleared Sheila Kahanek of all charges 
Sci/Tech,A  quot;landmark agreement quot; with Microsoft to renew the NHS #39; license for desktop software would save an estimated \$608 million.
Sci/Tech,"The team behind Beagle 2, the failed mission to land on Mars and search for life, has unveiled potential plans for a successor, it emerged today."
Sports,"Columbia, MO (Sports Network) - The Missouri basketball program has been placed on probation for three years and will face limits on recruiting, scholarships and official visits for violating NCAA rules."
Sports,"After having his 13-year winning streak broken last season, Greg Maddux returned to a familiar position Wednesday when he earned the Rawlings Gold Glove Award as the National League #39;s best fielding pitcher."
World,"overthrew the Taliban militia in late 2001 for refusing to handover al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. coalitions with main rivals, characterised as regional strongmen who rely on ethnic loyalties and private militias."
World,"With a few notable exceptions, world leaders #39; reaction to George W. Bush #39;s electoral victory has been muted. As he declared victory on Wednesday afternoon, Bush said he is proud of his active international "
World,European Commission President Romano Prodi urged US President George W. Bush to use his second term to promote collective security #39; #39; after the transatlantic clashes over the Iraq war.
Business,"Earnings at News Corp., the media conglomerate run by Rupert Murdoch, rose 27 percent in the latest quarter on stronger results from broadcast television, cable networks and newspapers, the company reported Wednesday."
Business,"Orbitz Inc., the Internet travel agency that is being bought by Cendant Corp., Wednesday posted a 30 percent jump in third-quarter profit, aided by a surge in hotel business."
Business,"Daimler-Benz #39;s \$34 billion acquisition of Chrysler Corp. in 1999, having wiped out substantial shareholder value, finally may be starting to justify the rationale of its architects."
Business,A federal grand jury filed more charges Wednesday against the city #39;s former treasurer and a top mayoral fund-raiser in a broad corruption probe that involved FBI wiretapping 
Sci/Tech,"Nov 03, 2004 -- A Loudoun County Circuit Court jury convicted a brother and sister from North Carolina on three counts each of sending spam and acquitted the third co-defendant in the nations first felony spam trial that ended Wednesday."
Sports,"Chicago Cubs: A groundskeeper found a rusted, hollowed-out shell of a grenade in the right field turf of Chicago #39;s Wrigley Field."
Sports,"MUNICH, November 3 (Champions League) - Captain fantastic Alessandro Del Piero scored the only goal of the game to earn Juventus a hard-fought Champions League win at Bayern Munich and a place in the knockout stages."
Sports,"Memphis Rout Still Stings for No. 14 Louisville; Coach Petrino Vows to Have Team Better Prepared. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov 3, 2004 - Louisville #39;s 30-point loss at home to Memphis last season is still a painful memory for the Cardinals."
World,Gunmen in Iraq kidnapped a Lebanese-American businessman today - the second US citizen seized this week in Baghdad -s the countrys almost daily routine of kidnapping and murder continued.
Business,A former Enron Corp. executive and four former Merrill Lynch bankers were found guilty on Wednesday of conspiracy and fraud for the bankrupt energy company #39;s sale of electricity barges to Merrill Lynch in 1999.
Business,A flood of Google Inc. shares that could dwarf the size of the Internet search company #39;s initial public offering will become free to trade in the next few months 
Business,"Credence Systems Corp., a maker of chip-testing equipment, on Wednesday said it plans to shut down two testing facilities and eliminate about 8 percent of its work force as it reshuffles its operations."
Sci/Tech,"CARACAS, VENEZUELA - More than 100 curators and scientists will gather at a Venezuelan university Thursday to explore how biotechnology can help preserve art and artifacts in tropical climates."
Sports,"Real Madrid fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Dynamo Kiev in their Champions League match on Wednesday, leaving the Group B wide open with two rounds remaining."
Sports,"After Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Panathinaikos at Highbury on Tuesday night, captain leaving them three points behind Group E leaders PSV Eindhoven with two games left to play, captain Patrick Vieira said:  quot;A draw is better than nothing."
Sports,"Washington, DC, City Council committees will consider a revised stadium funding package on Wednesday that includes a \$450 million community investment fund financed with bonds, according to the mayor #39;s staff."
World,"The Dutch police authorities have arrested eight suspects concerning the killing of the famous film maker Theo van Gogh, Radio Netherlands reported Wednesday."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair renewed his pledge to work with President Bush on the war on terrorism and to revitalize the Middle East peace process Wednesday, expressing hope that the "
World,Gunmen kidnapped a Lebanese-American businessman -he second US citizen seized this week in Baghdad  - militants released a tape Wednesday showing the beheading 
World,"A mid the clamor and confusion of the US elections, it is easy to forget that ballots are being held elsewhere in the world. This week Ukraine held a presidential election, and while the outcome will not shape "
Business,FOUR Merrill Lynch bankers and a mid-level Enron executive were last night found guilty of conspiracy and fraud in the first criminal trial since the collapse of the energy trading giant three years ago.
Business,"Andrx Corp. #39;s third-quarter results missed projections, as the launch of some generic products was delayed and the company #39;s exclusivity rights to two drugs expired."
Business,"Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed on Wednesday to settle a shareholder lawsuit accusing Ford Chairman "
Sports,"Ruud van Nistelrooy scored all four goals Wednesday as Manchester United defeated Sparta Prague 4-1, improving the Red Devils to eight points in four games in Group D. Support your "
Sports,Juventus and Olympique Lyon joined Chelsea and Inter Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League after both scored late goals to seal their places on Wednesday.
Sports,"Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said his team turned in a near-perfect performance, re-igniting their bid for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a valuable 1-0 win at Deportivo Coruna."
World,"Speaking from France, Palestinian officials say leader Yasser Arafat took a turn for the worse late Wednesday. He #39;s been in a Paris hospital since last Friday."
World,Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. LABOR Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas should explain why there are still Filipino workers in Iraq 
Business,EDS officials delayed releasing the company #39;s earnings report for the second time in two weeks pending completion of a previously announced evaluation of EDS #39; Navy Marine Corps Intranet contract by an outside auditor and company officials.
Business,"Corrections Corporation of America reported a drop in third-quarter profits Wednesday because of higher taxes, but the nation #39;s largest private prison company still beat analysts #39; expectations."
Business,"Casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. is buying Argosy Gaming Co. in a stock purchase deal worth about \$2.2 billion, including about \$805 million in long-term debt, the companies said Wednesday."
Business, Andrx said Wednesday that its earnings were flat with last year #39;s and far short of what had been expected.
Sci/Tech,"A study conducted by the Arctic Council which consists of about 300 internationals researches, have stated that the ice cap is warming at twice the global rate."
Sports,Andruw Jones has notched another Gold Glove Award and further enhanced the resume of a player many consider to be one of the greatest defensive players of all time.
Sports,Tom Lehman has been given the job of leading the 2006 American Ryder Cup team as the try to restore some pride after their heaviest ever Ryder Cup defeat.
Sports,"NEGOTIATIONS: The NHL and the players association haven #39;t held a negotiating session since Sept. 9 -- one week before the lockout was imposed, but NHLPA senior director Ted Saskin met with Bill Daly, the NHL #39;s chief legal officer on Oct. 26 in New York."
World,THE prospect of George W. Bush spending four more years in the White House drew mixed reactions and a dose of caution in the troubled Middle East today.
Business,"Wall Street celebrated President Bush #39;s re-election with a strong rally Wednesday, surging higher as investors welcomed the Republican #39;s victory."
Sci/Tech,"Well, maybe not yet. But what does the future hold for those who consider their source code an important proprietary asset? Halloween this year featured more scary stuff than just ghosts and ghouls."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s health has suffered a setback and doctors are carrying out more tests to discover why, Palestinian envoy Leila Shahid told Reuters on Wednesday."
World,"UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said he warmly congratulated #39; #39; US President George W. Bush on winning a second term, and urged him to revitalize the Middle East peace process."
World,"US forces have stepped up pressure on Iraqi fighters in Falluja, using AC-130 aircraft and tanks to pound eastern and northwestern areas of the town."
World,"Somalia #39;s new prime minister is Ali Mohamed Ghedi, a Member of Parliament from the capital, Mogadishu. Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed announced the appointment at a news conference in Nairobi."
Business,"The Board of Directors of YUKOS Oil Company will call an emergency shareholders meeting to consider whether the company should file for bankruptcy or be liquidated, YUKOS Chief Executive Officer Stephen Theede told reporters on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Call it the Maximus factor. Archaeologists working at the site of an old Roman temple near Guy #39;s hospital in London have uncovered a pot of cosmetic cream dating back to AD2.
Sci/Tech,"Infosync is reporting that Napster will be available through AT amp;T/Cingular wireless services for \$14.99/month.  quot;Napster today announced that Napster To Go, the first portable music subscription service for "
Sci/Tech,Customer relationship management (CRM) specialist Salesforce.com is adding customization features to its hosted suite as well as increasing its reliance on partners to develop complementary applications.
Sci/Tech,"Hoping other scientists might apply their findings to humans, a team of researchers in Halifax has announced they #39;ve become first in the world to successfully clone insects."
Sci/Tech,"With Google Desktop Search, users can sift through their e-mail, files, Web history and chats to find information in the same way they search the Internet."
Sports,"It was a tale of two penalties at Highbury, where Arsenal could only manage a 1-1 draw against Panathinaikos. Henry converted Arsenal #39;s spot-kick to open the scoring on 16 minutes, but Basinas failed to deliver "
Sports,"Cian O #39;Connor, the Irish showjumper whose Olympics-winning horse tested positive for a banned substance, could now hold on to his gold medal following the sensational news that a portion of the horse #39;s sample has been stolen."
Sports,"Points: Though Louisville is just reaching the midpoint in its Conference USA schedule, this might be the toughest remaining road game in its quest for the league title."
World,"Annetta Flanigan from Northern Ireland, Filipino Angelito Nayan and Kosovan Shqipe Habibi were kidnapped in the Afghan capital, Kabul, last week."
Business,"SINGAPORE: Asian business circles reacted with relief Wednesday to the apparent re-election of President George W Bush, which eased fears of US protectionism, but some were concerned about his impact on the regions political stability."
Business,"Sick Florida smokers urged the state #39;s highest court Wednesday to punish the tobacco industry for  quot;fraud and deceit quot; by restoring a \$145 billion class-action award, the largest ever by an American jury."
Business,US stocks climbed while bonds fell and the dollar lost ground against the euro on Wednesday as Republican President Bush won re-election in a tight race.
Business,"Qualcomm Inc. #39;s earnings rose 35 percent on continued sales growth in its fiscal fourth quarter, but the cell-phone technology company projected earnings for the new fiscal year below Wall Street #39;s views."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corporation, basking in the glow of its successful shift to the United States, has unveiled a 27 per cent rise in first quarter profit and declared it is on the cusp of a new and more profitable era."
Sci/Tech,"Source Code Club #39;s last attempt to cash in on other people #39;s intellectual property targeted Enterasys Network #39;s Dragon intrusion detection system, which SCC offered for \$16,000, and Napster #39;s "
Sports,"JOHN ROBERTSON used to offer a nice line in self-deprecation when he played for Heart of Midlothian. It aint over until the fat striker scores, was the way that the Edinburgh clubs "
Sports,"IT REMAINS a source of bemusement in Spain that Rafael Bentez, having led Valencia to the championship last spring, chose to up sticks and pursue the challenge of restoring Liverpool to their former glories."
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 3, 2004) -- Brian Westbrook returned to practice, but he remains questionable for Philadelphia #39;s game against Pittsburgh on Nov. 7. The running back missed the Eagles #39; 15-10 victory against Baltimore last week because of a cracked rib."
World,"VIENNA: George W Bushs victory in the US presidential election is likely to prolong and even widen the trans-Atlantic rift, adding new urgency to a growing sense in Europe of the need for a balance to US might."
Business,A jury convicted four former Merrill Lynch (MER:NYSE - news - research) executives and a former Enron employee of conspiracy and fraud in the first criminal trial involving employees of Wall Street and the once-beleaguered company.
Business,"By VICKI SMITH, Associated Press Writer, The Associated Press. Penn National, based in Wyomissing, Pa., will pay \$47 per share for Argosy stock, or about 15 percent more than Wednesday #39;s closing price and assume \$805 million of Argosy #39;s long-term debt."
Sci/Tech," The British team behind the ill fated Beagle 2 probe to Mars, which vanished without trace in December 2003 while attempting to land on the Red Planet, unveiled plans on Wednesday for a possible successor mission."
Sci/Tech,"You carjack a taxi and say to the cabby,  quot;I know it seems bad, but it could be worse. quot; Then, you carjack a cop car and explain to the officer,  quot;Blame society."
Sports,"Mel Stottlemyre won #39;t return as pitching coach of the Yankees, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Stottlemyre has been the pitching coach since manager Joe Torre was hired before the "
World,The French doctors treating Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat say his health has suffered a setback and they are carrying out more tests to discover why.
World,"The Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday evening unanimously elected Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the new president of the UAE, the official Emirates news agency WAM reported Wednesday."
World,"The incumbent Afghan leader Hamid Karzai has emerged as the winner of Afghanistan #39;s first-ever presidential election marred by irregularities, head of the joint UN-Afghan election commission announced here Wednesday."
World,"POTSDAM, Germany Queen Elizabeth II opened a conference on climate change Wednesday and praised the progress made by Germany #39;s formerly communist East."
World,"BERLIN Hungary announced Wednesday that it would withdraw its 300 troops from Iraq, becoming the latest country in the 32-member US-led coalition to bow to public pressure and prepare to bring its soldiers home."
World,"BRUSSELS Europe #39;s efforts to become the world #39;s most competitive economy have failed, and the European social model faces collapse unless the Continent #39;s governments stimulate growth and create more jobs, according to a report published Wednesday."
World,"Hunters have shot dead the last female brown bear native to the Pyrenees, condemning the species to extinction and causing an  quot;environmental catastrophe quot; for France, the government said."
Business,"SINGAPORE, NOV 3: Investors grew confident on Wednesday that President George W Bush would win re-election, pushing up US stock futures and the dollar, after TV networks said he had won the key swing state of Ohio."
Business,"Earnings at News Corp., the media conglomerate run by Rupert Murdoch, rose 27 percent in the latest quarter on stronger results from broadcast television, cable networks and newspapers, the company reported Wednesday."
Business,"Robert Mondavi Corp. (MOND.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday agreed to be acquired by Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the "
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to cosmetics, the ancient Romans knew what they were doing. Scientists have unearthed a small tin canister dating back to the middle of the second century "
Sci/Tech,Intermec Technologies Inc. has agreed to waive intellectual-property licensing fees for 60 days on 14 patents in hopes of spurring more companies to build prototypes based next-generation standards for radio-frequency identification.
Sports,THEY named a suite after John Robertson when he ended his 16-year association with Hearts in the summer of 1998. Many thought they should have erected a statue.
Sports,"Andy Roddick and Marat Safin sprinkled a little stardust over the Paris Masters overnight, as the American and Russian crowd-pullers both raced into the third round."
Sports,"Golf is not a sport renowned for being at ease with gender issues. Many of the game #39;s great clubs refuse to admit women, and the occasional inclusion of women in men #39;s professional tournaments has caused consternation from Arran to Augusta."
World,"A car bomb explosion rattled Wednesday morning a US military checkpoint on a highway leading to Baghdad #39;s airport, the US military said in a statement."
World,"Former Dutch prime minister Wim Kok has delivered a damning report on Europe #39;s growth and competitiveness, warning that it will be  quot;extremely difficult quot; for the EU to meet its 2010 targets."
Business,"CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Penn National Gaming Inc. is acquiring Argosy Gaming Co. for \$1.4 billion cash in an effort to turn itself into the nation #39;s third-largest operator of gambling properties."
Business, New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Co Operative Group Ltd. (FCG.YY) said Thursday its takeover offer for Australian based National Foods (NFD.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. #39;s share of the browser market slipped slightly in recent months but still dominated with 92.9 per cent, an internet analytics firm said."
Sports,"The Houston Astros are to retain Phil Garner as manager, a reward for his mid-season rescue act which led the team to the playoffs."
World,"A source close to Yasser Arafat denied reports Wednesday that the Palestinian leader #39;s condition has deteriorated sharply, but another official acknowledged that his condition remained  quot;difficult."
Business,"Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd., the world #39;s biggest dairy exporter, said its A\$1.34 billion (\$1.01 billion) offer for the rest of National Foods Ltd."
Business,"A JURY in Houston, Texas, today delivered criminal convictions against four bankers and an Enron executive in a case stemming from a money-losing project of electricity-generating barges off the coast of Nigeria."
Business,"It is reported that another  quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will open soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing."
Business,Medical products supplier PolyMedica Corp. reported Wednesday it reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department for \$35 million over an investigation into Medicare practices.
Sports,KIEV : Spanish giants Real Madrid came back from a two-goal deficit for the second time this season in the Champions League to draw 2-2 with Ukrainian outfit Dynamo Kiev in their Group B clash.
Sports,"PARIS: Gaston Gaudio had no reason to celebrate on his return to Paris after his French Open victory, losing 7-5, 3-6, 6-1 to Spaniard Feliciano Lopez at the Paris Masters yesterday."
World,KABUL Hamid Karzai was formally announced the winner of the Oct. 9 presidential election by Afghanistan #39;s electoral board Wednesday after an international panel announced that irregularities it had investigated 
Business, Jurors still have work to do after convicting several former Wall Street bankers and a former Enron Corp. finance executive Wednesday of conspiring to push through a sham deal.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems is teaming up with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop new communications technology that the company hopes to ultimately turn into products.
Sci/Tech,Music subscription service Napster announced today they had inked a deal with AT amp;T Wireless to make the Napster To Go portable music service available to owners of the cellular provider #39;s new Audiovox SMT 5600 Smartphone.
Sci/Tech,"November 03, 2004 - The addictive brutality and enveloping strategy of the Dynasty Warriors has always seemed perfect for a portable, making the PSP edition of the series easily one of the most anticipated games for the PlayStation Portable system so far."
Sci/Tech,"November 03, 2004 - Sonic Mega Collection Plus is perhaps one of the best compilations you could ask for. At a mere \$20, gamers can enjoy 20 classic games."
Sci/Tech,"neutron_p writes  quot;An international team of astronomers has produced the first ever image of an astronomical object using high energy gamma rays, helping to solve a 100 year old mystery - an origin of cosmic rays."
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 has shaken northern Japan in the same region that was hit by a deadly tremor last month, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries."
Business,"Moscow. (Interfax) - Yukos #39;s key production unit Yuganskneftegaz for now will not be able to fulfill the Natural Resources Ministry #39;s claim and repay its debt on the mineral resources extraction tax, Yukos CEO Steven Michael Theede told Interfax."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp. Ltd on Wednesday posted a 28 percent rise in quarterly profit as strong results in newspapers, broadcast and cable television countered weaker "
Business,Medical supply company PolyMedica Corp. has reached a tentative \$35 million settlement with the federal government over alleged Medicare fraud.
Business,"Sick Florida smokers urged the state #39;s highest court Wednesday to punish the tobacco industry for  quot;fraud and deceit quot; by restoring a \$145 billion US class-action award, the largest ever by an American jury."
Business,"  Global semiconductor sales are expected to be flat in 2005, below previous forecasts, and growth won #39;t reach double digits again until 2007, a trade group said late Wednesday."
Sports,"Top seed Andy Roddick of the United States beat Sargis Sargsian 6-2, 6-2 to reach the third round at the Paris Masters here on Wednesday."
Sports,"MIANNE Bagger, the transsexual golfer who prompted a change in the rules to allow her to compete on the professional circuit, made history yesterday by qualifying to play full-time on the Ladies European Tour."
Sports,"OF THE millions of words the garrulous Martin ONeill has felt the urge to utter since the start of the season, the two he used on the eve of Celtics Champions League showdown with Shakhtar Donetsk carried more significance than all the others put "
Sports,"Tom Lehman, who was last night appointed captain of the 2006 US Ryder Cup team, admitted:  quot;For the first time ever we will be the underdogs."
Sports,"MUMBAI: India #39;s form slump may have left fans disappointed and the critics carping, but they found support from an unlikely quarter on Wednesday."
Sports,ROMAN Abramovich #39;s face was wreathed in smiles yesterday and he had every reason as the billionaire owner of Premiership side Chelsea saw his team book its place in the last 16 of 
Sports,LIVERPOOL revived their hopes of qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League in emphatic style last night as Rafael Benitez used his inside knowledge of the Spanish game to steer his side to a stunning win over Deportivo La Coruna.
World,"An ailing Yasser Arafat congratulated President Bush on his re-election and expressed hope that a second term will spark new life to the Middle East peace process, an aide to the Palestinian leader said Wednesday."
World,Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski said Wednesday that Hungary #39;s decision to pull out of its troops from Iraq will not influence his country.
World,"The Queen is to open a conference on climate change today during her state visit to Germany. The gathering, held at the British embassy in Berlin, will make recommendations on climate change to Prime Minister Tony Blair."
Sports,"Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - The Carolina Panthers placed kick returner/running back Rod Smart on injured reserve Wednesday because of a hyperextended right knee."
World,"SUDANESE security forces bulldozed a refugee camp after forcibly relocating thousands of conflict-weary Darfur villagers, an African Union official said yesterday."
World,": Somalia #39;s new president named a prime minister, choosing a member from another of the four largest clans to preside over what is hoped will be a government of reconciliation in the war-ravaged country."
Business,Time Warner has set aside a \$500m (272m) war chest to cover regulatory and legal action over accounting practices at its America Online division.
Business,Jurors still have work to do after convicting several former Wall Street bankers and a former Enron Corp. finance executive Wednesday of conspiring to push through a sham deal.
Business,"News Corp., the media company controlled by Rupert Murdoch, said fiscal first-quarter profit rose 27 percent, partly because advertising sales increased at its cable-television networks including Fox News Channel."
Business,Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd says it does not want to limit its options on the price it has offered for Australia #39;s National Foods Ltd.
Business,"Penn National Gaming Inc. has offered to buy Argosy Gaming Co. in a deal valued at \$2.2 billion that would create the third-largest gaming company in the United States, the companies said after the market closed Wednesday."
Business,"The EU is in danger of being relegated from the economic super-league because of its failure to match the US and Asia in growth, productivity, innovation and competitiveness, a high-level report warned political leaders yesterday on the eve of their "
Sci/Tech,this was the foundation that fashionable women in Roman London would put on their faces before an evening or day out. Scientists 
Sci/Tech,Scientists behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars unveiled designs yesterday for a successor to the British spacecraft. Plans for the so-called Beagle 3 came to light as scientists outlined 
Sci/Tech,"ITunes users must upgrade starting today if they wish to purchase or download songs from the ITunes Music Store, according to Apple."
Sci/Tech,"The Source Code Club is back in business, if you can call it that. The anonymous hacker group first began peddling proprietary source code last July, then disappeared, and now has reemerged "
Sci/Tech,"As if there weren #39;t enough of them in the world already, scientists have succeeded in cloning flies. The identical fruitflies are the first insects ever cloned, says the Canadian team that created them."
Sci/Tech,Sega of America today announced that Sonic Mega Collection Plus for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 has shipped to retail outlets across North America.
Sports,RUUD van Nistelrooy scored all four for United in this Champions League game at Old Trafford today. Three poacher #39;s strikes and a coolly executed penalty took the Dutch striker #39;s tally of European goals for United to a phenomenal 35 in 36 matches.
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - According to a published report, the Philadelphia Phillies have named Charlie Manuel as their 50th manager on Wednesday night."
Sports,Few hockey purists will bemoan Wednesday #39;s announcement that the National Hockey League has cancelled the 2005 All-Star Game in Atlanta.
World,"The health of Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, deteriorated significantly yesterday prompting doctors in France to conduct further tests."
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard said the re-election of close ally US President George W. Bush was a victory for the fight against terrorism.
World,"A lion mauled a man who jumped into its cage Wednesday at a zoo in Taiwan #39;s capital, yelling religious slogans. Cable TV stations captured the attack in which the man apparently escaped without being seriously injured."
Business,Oil prices surged more than \$1 on Wednesday as the re-election of President Bush countered the impact of a big increase in spare oil supplies ahead of winter.
Business,"Wall Street celebrated President Bush #39;s re-election with a solid rally Wednesday, surging higher as investors welcomed continuity in Washington and shrugged off higher oil prices."
Business,"Worldwide sales of computer chips are expected to set a record this year, according to the San Jose, Calif.-based trade group Semiconductor Industry Association."
Sci/Tech,"It is not everyday that Microsoft feels threatened by something so trivial. But I am pretty sure that they would be terrified of November 9. Well, not exactly they are going to rock the gaming world with "
Sports,"The Phillies have reportedly settled on former Indians manager Charlie Manuel to become the team #39;s 50th skipper, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on its Web site Wednesday night."
Sports,Denmark #39;s Mianne Bagger yesterday made history by becoming the first transsexual woman to earn a place on the on next year #39;s Robe di Kappa Ladies #39; European Tour.
Sports,The 2004 Cardinals were the National League #39;s best defensive team by acclamation. Now they have the hardware to back up that assertion.
World,"TONY EASTLEY: The Prime Minister, John Howard, spoke to George W. Bush this morning from Kirribilli House in Sydney. The Prime Minister congratulated Mr Bush on his election win."
World,"A car bomb exploded at an airport checkpoint, a Lebanese American was reported kidnapped from his home, three headless bodies were found under a bridge and a US soldier was "
World,"BRISBANE, Australia - The body of a whale resembling a giant dolphin that washed up on an eastern Australian beach has intrigued local scientists, who agreed Wednesday that it is rare but are not sure just how rare."
Business,"General Motors and Ford Motor Co. continued to lose sales ground in October despite the introduction of several new products. Asian automakers continue to pick up ground as Toyota , Nissan, Honda, and Hyundai all posted sales increases."
Sci/Tech,"A phishing scam has been detected that doesn #39;t require users to click on a link in order to jeopardise their personal data. Simply opening the email may be enough, according to Messagelabs."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he had high hopes #39; #39; for Ruud Van Nistelrooy before yesterday #39;s Champions League game against Sparta Prague.
Sports,Juventus and Olympique Lyon became the third and fourth teams to reach the knockout stage of the European Champions League on Wednesday.
World,"Hungary will withdraw its 300 troops from Iraq by March 31 next year, Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said here Wednesday as US President George W. Bush, who led the invasion of Iraq, won re-election to a second four-year term."
Business,"Time Warner said yesterday that it had set aside \$500 million to pay for potential penalties stemming from a government investigation into accounting practices at America Online, a step that "
Business,"By Simon English, Malcolm Moore and Yvette Essen (Filed: 04/11/2004). Wall Street cheered the election victory of President George W Bush yesterday as investors bet lower taxes on profits would lead to a stock market boom."
Business,"The first criminal trial stemming from the financial dealings at Enron ended yesterday with a raft of convictions, as a federal jury found that five defendants, including four former executives "
Business,"Constellation Brands, which owns a broad portfolio of beer, wine and spirits brands, signed an agreement yesterday to acquire the California wine pioneer, the Robert Mondavi Corporation, for about \$1 billion."
Business,"General Motors and the Ford Motor Company continued to lose ground to import brands last month, despite heavy levels of incentive spending, according to sales results released Wednesday."
Business,"The Este Lauder Companies posted a 22 percent increase in quarterly profit yesterday as higher sales of anti-wrinkle creams, hair-care and cosmetic products offset weaker fragrance purchases."
Business,"The Ford Motor Company agreed yesterday to settle a lawsuit that accused its chief executive of improperly accepting shares of the initial public offering of the Goldman Sachs Group, which agreed to pay \$13."
Sci/Tech," quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; is an epic homage to the West Coast gang culture of the early 1990s. Yes, parents, there #39;s way too much violence and profanity here for the kids."
Sports,"Vijay Singh is probably sorry to see the PGA Tour season ending. When you have dominated like Singh, why wouldn #39;t you want to keep playing?"
World,"World News  gt; Dhaka, Nov 3 : South Asian regional cooperation and bilateral issues including trade and investment figured prominently in talks between visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his Bangladesh counterpart Khaleda Zia here today."
Business,"Stock markets powered ahead while government bonds suffered yesterday as financial markets around the world signalled relief at the emerging clarity, and the result, of the US presidential election."
Business,"The Chrysler Group, the North American arm of DaimlerChrysler AG, continued on its hot streak last month as the only domestic automaker with increasing US sales."
Business,"NEW YORK : President George W. Bush #39;s re-election sparked a broad stock rally, as Wall Street welcomed the decisive victory for the candidate seen as the most business-friendly."
Sci/Tech,"Intel is readying a line of consumer electronics chips based on the IA-32 architecture, the design underlying the vast majority of Intel #39;s desktop, notebook and server processors, said Louis Burns, co-general manger of the Desktop Platforms Group at Intel "
Sports,"If the Braves have any desire to float Andruw Jones #39; name in trade discussions at next week #39;s major league general managers #39; meetings, they can do it with another accomplishment tacked on his resume."
World,An extremely rare whale with a beak like a dolphin found dead on a Byron Bay beach has excited Australia #39;s marine researchers.
Business,Time Warner Inc. said yesterday that it is creating a \$500 million reserve in response to the federal investigations of its America Online unit and that it also will restate AOL Europe #39;s financial results for 2000 and 2001.
Sci/Tech,NASA is preparing to launch a nimble spacecraft to detect the most violent explosions in the cosmos and study their afterglow for hints of their origin.
World,"The date for Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hickss trial has been pushed back from January 10 to March 15. The trials presiding officer, US Army Colonel Peter Brownback, said the delay would "
Business,"Sick Florida smokers yesterday urged Florida #39;s highest court to punish the tobacco industry for  quot;fraud and deceit quot; by restoring a \$145 billion class-action award, the largest ever by a US jury."
Sci/Tech,Two North Carolina residents yesterday became the first people in the nation to be convicted on felony spamming charges after a Loudoun County jury found that they flooded tens of thousands 
Sports,"Last month, as the owner of Peppi #39;s, Trebec dreamed up the sandwich of ground beef, sausage, scrambled eggs, grilled onions and American cheese."
Sports,EUROPEAN FOOTBALL: The English club was the first to make the cut after defeating CSKA Moscow. AC Milan advanced after overcoming Barcelona 2-1.
Sports,"If you could rewind events back to February 2003, try winding back to Cricket #39;s World Cup. Before Australia bowled a ball in anger, Shane Warne has stole all the headlines, failed a drugs "
Sports,"Minnesota Wild right winger Sergei Zholtok of Latvia, rigth, battles for the puck ahead of Colorado Avalanche left winger Eric Messier, left, in the first period of game 7 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series in Denver in this April 22, 2003 "
World, Gunmen kidnapped a Lebanese American businessman and militants released a tape yesterday showing the beheading of an Iraqi officer as a warning to those who deal with  quot;the infidel quot; Americans.
Business,"CHICAGO: The huge US services sector expanded in October at a faster rate than expected, but a surprising dip in September factory orders created mixed signals for the US economy, reports showed yesterday."
Business,New Delhi: Bharti Tele-Ventures along with six other mobile operators in the South-East Asian region have formed a joint venture company called Bridge Mobile Pte Ltd with an aim to create a common regional cellular infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,"The Bush administration has been working for months to keep an upcoming eight-nation report from endorsing broad policies aimed at curbing global warming, according to domestic and foreign "
Sci/Tech,"Few video games have outraged anti-violence advocates like  quot;Mortal Kombat, quot; which debuted in the arcades more than a decade ago."
Sci/Tech,"The buzzing. The biting. You #39;d think there were already enough insects in the world to drive you buggy. However, a team of researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia announced yesterday that "
World,A landmark trial arising from attacks on Muslims that swept the state of Gujarat in 2002 was thrown into turmoil Wednesday when the government #39;s star witness accused 
Business,"But many Wall Street traders went home last night feeling out of sorts, having hammered stocks nearly 19 points into the red, on early reports that John F. Kerry had taken the lead in the exit polls."
Sci/Tech,"Personal computer manufacturers and broadband companies are keen on expand Internet penetration in the by providing cheaper PCs that offer Net connectivity at prices as low at Rs 14,000."
Sci/Tech,"com November 3, 2004, 12:14 PM PT. Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal caught the ball deep in the low post, used his oversized posterior to bump Alonzo Mourning out of the way, then dropped in a layup with no one else around."
Sports, The NHL has cancelled the Feb. 12 13 all star weekend in Atlanta because of the lockout. There #39;s still a chance hockey will resume this year but a shortened season will need all the dates possible 
World,CAIRO: People in the Middle East reacted with resigned disappointment yesterday to US election results that showed President George W Bush winning four more years in power.
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 has shaken northern Japan in the same region that was hit by a deadly tremor last month, but there are no immediate reports of serious injuries or damage."
Business,The world #39;s largest media company set aside a \$500 million reserve in anticipation of settling government investigations into its bookkeeping.
Business,"Taiwan Cellular Corporation (TCC), the second-largest operator of mobile-phone services in Taiwan, on November 3 joined with six other regional mobile-phone service providers to form the Bridge Mobile Alliance, which will be the largest alliance of its "
Business,"Ina series of testy e-mail exchanges with his bosses, a federal drug-safety reviewer contends that an effort to publish his study demonstrating the dangers of Vioxx was delayed and demeaned "
Sports,  Kevin Garnett got the Minnesota Timberwolves back in the game and Sam Cassell helped out his big man down the stretch.
Sports,Hearts has named its former goalscoring champion John Robertson as its new manager following the departure of Craig Levein to Leicester.
Sports,"East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Dwyane Wade paced a balanced attack with 21 points and Shaquille O #39;Neal added 16 in his Heat debut, leading Miami to an easy 100-77 win over the New Jersey Nets at the Meadowlands."
Business,"Setting the stage for what could be the final act in the Yukos drama, shareholders in the company will gather next month to vote on whether it should declare bankruptcy, the company #39;s top official said on Wednesday."
Business,"Strong sales at newspapers, TV and cable help Rupert Murdoch #39;s media empire post two cents higher. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp."
Business,The ambitious wish list launched by the successful campaigns of President George W. Bush and Congressional Republicans ran smack into the harsh reality Wednesday that the United States is short on cash.
Business,"Penn National Gaming is buying Argosy Gaming, which operates Indiana #39;s largest riverboat casino, in a stock deal worth \$2.2 billion that includes \$805 million in long-term debt, the companies said yesterday."
Business,"With President George Bush safely back in the White House, and with no need to face the voters again (American presidents are only allowed two terms), is he not duty bound finally to do something about America #39;s terrible twins - a current account deficit "
Sci/Tech,"AMD announced last Thursday that it has launched an initiative to give 50 percent of the world #39;s population internet connectivity and computing capabilities by 2015, revolving around "
Sports,Bill Parcells called Ben Roethlisberger the best rookie quarterback to play in the NFL since Dan Marino. Ben Roethlisberger and Dan Marino in front of the HBO cameras yesterday at the Steelers #39; practice facility.
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Miami blew out New Jersey 100-to-77 in Shaquille O #39;Neal #39;s first game with the Heat. O #39;Neal felt good enough to play after being bothered by a strained left hamstring during training camp."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat has been rushed to an intensive care unit at the Paris hospital where he is receiving treatment for a blood disorder, but his life is not in danger, his aides say."
World,"President Bush #39;s electoral victory was greeted internationally on Wednesday with a mixture of praise, disappointment and pragmatic resignation as world leaders jostled "
World,"Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said the Hungarian contingent will stay until elections are held in Iraq. He said it was not possible, however, for the troops to remain in the war-torn country past the March pull-out date."
Business,A Pennsylvania-based casino and racetrack operator will buy the owner of Lawrenceburg #39;s Argosy riverboat casino in a \$2.2 billion deal that will create the third-largest gambling company in the nation.
Business,"The Boeing Co. and other defense stocks jumped higher Wednesday, buoyed by expectations that President Bush #39;s re-election would benefit the sector."
Sci/Tech,"Archeologists found a small container with a whitish medicinal or cosmetic cream made up of animal fat, starch and tin oxide. Researchers writing in the November edition of the British magazine Nature say "
Sci/Tech,"Intel and Microsoft teamed up to create and tackle the PC world. Next up: the digital-entertainment world. The two companies will announce on Thursday a joint marketing campaign for television, print, cinema "
Sports," Veteran NHL player Sergei Zholtok died Wednesday of an apparent heart ailment. He was 31. Zholtok was playing hockey fsor the club team in his home city of Riga, the Latvian capital, when he became ill near the end of a game."
Sports,"Even in the immediate afterglow of her bronze medal in the Olympic marathon in August, Deena (Drossin) Kastor was thinking of Sunday #39;s New York City Marathon."
World, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi yesterday welcomed the possibility of President George W Bush #39;s re election as the ballot count in the race for the White House went down to the wire.
World,KABUL : The deadline set by a Taliban splinter group to execute three foreign UN election workers it claims to be holding captive passed overnight with no word on their fate.
World,Indonesian Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir told a court on Thursday his terrorism trial was a joke and mocked prosecutors by challenging them to file more bombing charges against him so the  quot;thrill quot; was complete.
Business,"Time Warner Inc. announced that it has set aside \$500 million in legal reserves in connection with a government probe and that it will restate its financial results for 2000, 2001, and possibly 2002."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- While Shaquille O #39;Neal was not at full strength in his debut for the Miami Heat, the New Jersey Nets already are looking pretty sick."
Business, Philippine shares ended lower Thursday on last minute profit taking in select blue chips led by Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.
Sports,Both Lyon and Manchester United #39;s Ruud van Nistelrooy struck four times in Group D of the Champions League on Wednesday as the French champions downed Fenerbahce 4-2 while the Dutch star #39;s goals saw United to a 4-1 victory over Sparta Prague.
Sports,"If former Pirates manager Jim Leyland returns to the dugout next season, it appears that it won #39;t be with the Philadelphia Phillies."
World, Rebels mounted fresh attacks in Iraq and kidnappers have seized an American Lebanese contractor and four Jordanian drivers.
World,A militant group threatening to kill three United Nations hostages including a British woman said today it was talking to the Afghan government about its demand to free Taliban prisoners.
Business,Stocks staged a modest rally Wednesday as Wall Street embraced President Bush #39;s reelection and cheered the absence of a prolonged legal fight for the White House.
Business,"From Wall Street to Detroit, there were plenty of sighs of relief as it became clear that President Bush had won another term. As one auto executive said,  quot;Bush has been a good president to work with."
Sci/Tech," The Arctic Ocean could be almost ice free in summer by the end of the century. Inuit hunters are falling through ice, permafrost is thawing and destabilizing foundations of buildings and "
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at Bristol University, in the UK, have reproduced an ancient Roman cosmetic face cream from a 2000 year-old original, which was discovered intact at an ongoing archaeological dig in London."
Sports,"Phil Mickelson is finishing off a record season for himself this week at The Tour Championship, but mentally he #39;s been through for a while."
Business,Crude oil futures fell after a US Energy Department report showed rising imports boosted inventories by three times the amount analysts forecast.
Business,"Management and unions at German auto maker Volkswagen reached an agreement on Wednesday that will bring an end to their long-running wage dispute, a union official said."
Business,"Investors on Wednesday roared their approval for President Bush, and the absence of post-election rancor, with the Dow Jones industrial average closing up 101."
Sci/Tech,"The Arctic is warming rapidly, which in turn is affecting global climate, according to an ACIA assessment to be released next week."
Business,Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs Group Inc. agreed Wednesday to pay Ford Motor Co. \$13.7 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit that was filed last year after a controversial 
Sports," UPDATE 1-Cricket-Boje withdraws from India tour November 3, 2004 16:09:19 DURBAN, South Africa, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Spinner Nicky Boje has withdrawn from South Africa #39;s two-test tour to India later this month because he fears being detained over a match "
Sports,"NHL officials Wednesday canceled the 2005 All-Star Game, scheduled for Feb. 13 in Atlanta because of the lockout. The weekend All-Star extravaganza was a showcase event for the league."
Sports,"Even before it was over, Antawn Jamison and Juan Dixon were limping around the court, trying to relieve aching muscles stretched to the limit."
World,"The world continues to turn a deaf ear to the pleas for help from refugees in Sudan. As the noise of the US presidential election dominated the global stage, chaos and death continued to grip postwar Iraq "
World,George W. Bush #39;s victory marks the political ascendancy of  #39; #39;red-state quot; America that backed him strongly four years ago but then served as veritable bulwark 
Business,Pepco announced yesterday that it plans to increase residential rates for electricity in the District by an average of about 18 percent beginning Feb. 8. An average residential customer #39;s payment 
Sci/Tech,"People are ready to pay for music if it #39;s made easy, if it #39;s made sexy. #39; #39; Thus U2 lead singer Bono summed up the secret of the success of Apple Computer Inc."
Sports,Off spinner Nathan Hauritz grabbed three wickets on his debut after Jason Gillespie had ripped the heart out of the top order as Australia skittled out India for 
Sports,It happened at the end of the first quarter with Los Angeles leading Seattle by 13 points. It happened again in the second with the Clippers leading 52-36 with 2:39 left in the half.
Sports,"The New York Mets hired Willie Randolph as their manager Wednesday and planned to introduce him at a news conference Thursday. Randolph, 50, was the bench coach for New York Yankees "
Business," Focusing on the fast growing Chinese market, Japan #39;s Toshiba and major Chinese appliance maker TCL have signed a broad agreement to cooperate in making and marketing appliances in China, the companies said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Space outfits for China #39;s second manned space flight capsule  quot;Shenzhou VI, quot; scheduled to launch in September next year, will be lighter and removable, the Beijing Morning Post reported."
Sports,"The list begins with Byron Nelson and ends with Sam Snead. Ben Hogan is right down the middle, just like when he played. No Arnold Palmer."
World,Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has been rushed into the intensive care unit of a Paris hospital. Mr Arafat #39;s health has deteriorated but aides said the implications were not serious.
World,"Two earthquakes, the first with a preliminary magnitude 5.2, struck Niigata region on the Sea of Japan coast, where repeated quakes have killed at least 37 people and forced tens of thousands "
Sci/Tech,The NHShas reached a landmark agreement with Microsoft on the renewal of the licensing of its desktop products in line with the Office of Government Commerce #39;s framework agreement with Microsoft.
Sci/Tech,"Chinese people are expected to realise their dream of space tourism in 20 years with the country conducting research into the commercialisation of space technology, a senior space official has said."
Sports,"Their starting point guard sat injured behind the bench, dressed in a nifty sport coat. Their backup point guard was nowhere to be seen, recovering instead from arthroscopic knee surgery."
World,"Paris, Nov. 4 (NNN): Palestinian officials have said that ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s health has deteriorated further."
World,"Charles Robert Jenkins, the former US soldier who defected to North Korea, was given a 30-day jail sentence Wednesday by a military judge after testifying about four decades "
Business,HOUSTON Jurors stung a bit of Wall Street by convicting four former Merrill Lynch and Company executives and a former midlevel Enron finance executive of conspiracy and fraud.
Business,"Stocks surged Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials posting triple-digit gains as investors expressed relief following Sen. John Kerry #39;s concession to President Bush."
Sci/Tech,"CROOKS HAVE reopened their online store to flog the stolen source code of Cisco #39;s PIX firewall software. The Source Code Club were offering the nicked Cisco code for a mungingly cheap \$24,000, also up for "
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, aboard a French hospital plane enroute from Amman, Jordan, to Paris, France, where he will seek medical treatment, in this picture released by the Palestinian Authority Friday Oct. 29, 2004."
World,Hungary #39;s prime minister said yesterday that the country #39;s 300 troops stationed in Iraq will return home by the end of March.
World,"BANGKOK : At least seven people have been killed in separate attacks in Thailand #39;s restive south in the last 24 hours, police said amid a spate of violence following the deaths of 87 Muslims last week."
Business,"It was fitting that Grete Waitz, nine-time New York City marathon champion, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange seconds before 9:30 am yesterday."
Business,"NEW DELHI: India test-fired a supersonic cruise missile yesterday, launching it off the Indian coast, a local news agency reported."
Business,"Former Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. executive Daniel Bayly, right, leaves the federal courthouse after being convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud on Wednesday in Houston."
Business,Goldman Sachs Group Inc. agreed Wednesday to pay \$13.4 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it unfairly offered shares in its initial public offering to Ford Motor Co.
Business," President Bush, re elected on Tuesday, is likely to stick closely to the status quo in his economic team, leaving it up to top officials such as Treasury Secretary John Snow whether to stay or to go."
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES A source says Hollywood movie studios are preparing to sue computer users they say are illegally distributing movies online.
World,Leaders in the Arab world have congratulated incumbent US President George W. Bush on his re-election. Arab League chief Amr Moussa hopes Bush will actively push forward the 
World,"Thailand troubled south remains tense after a series of violent incidents left at least seven people dead. The killings came a week after 85 Muslims were killed when a protest turned violent, many of them suffocated while in police custody."
Business,"The former director of the Walt Disney Company who helped negotiate the contract of Michael S. Ovitz, its former president, said the uproar after Mr."
Business,The high level expert group chaired by former Dutch prime minister Wim Kok has presented its review of the Lisbon strategy to the European Commission on 3 November 2004.
Business,"US consumers bought only 29,000 more new cars and trucks in October than they did last year, but the companies expect sales to flourish now that the divisive and distracting US presidential race is over."
Business,"Media giant News Corp today posted a 27 rise in first quarter net profit today, prompting chief Rupert Murdoch to declare that the US-bound company is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity."
Business,"More bad news poured out of the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation yesterday, as the clothing company - facing an investigation by the United States attorney #39;s office in Manhattan - reported disappointing sales and declining operating margins."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood #39;s movie studios will announce today that hundreds of copyright infringement lawsuits will be filed against people they allege are illegally distributing feature films online, a "
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s reward for the four-goal display that got Manchester United #39;s Champions League campaign back on track was a suggestion from his manager that the Dutchman now deserved to be bracketed alongside Europe #39;s all-time greats.
Sports,"For starters, the Detroit Pistons played well enough to win their season opener Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. But down the road, they will need more help off the bench."
Sports,"FLUSHING, NY, (Sports Network) - The New York Mets are bringing Willie Randolph across town from the Bronx to be their 18th manager."
Sports,"The world #39;s top professional players might soon have to use a  quot;deadened quot; golf ball to counter more athletic golfers hitting longer shots each year, US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted failure to progress in the Champions League this season would be a financial disaster for the club.
Sports,"The NHL yesterday canceled the 2005 All-Star Game in Atlanta, an aggressive step toward canceling the 2004-05 season. The move was made 49 days into this year #39;s lockout, which is a bit of a surprise."
World,"Yasser Arafat on Thursday was in intensive care undergoing fresh tests after his condition took a sudden turn for the worse, Palestinian officials said."
World,"In a blow to the US effort to hold the Iraq multinational forces together, Hungary announced yesterday that it will withdraw its 300 noncombat troops by the end of March."
World,An Afghan militant group that abducted three UN workers a week ago say that the government and the United Nations have agreed to start formal negotiations for their release.
Business,Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi left for Brussels yesterday to take part in a two-day summit of EU leaders starting this afternoon. This morning he will be at a meeting of the European People #39;s Party at Meise 
Business," American Airlines, struggling to compete with lower overhead carriers, will cut more jobs to reduce costs, chief executive Gerard Arpey said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; revved into stores last week, promising its millions of fans another round of electronic mayhem."
Sports,"OWINGS MILLS -- Terrell Owens wasn #39;t done ridiculing Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, expanding his histrionics beyond mocking Lewis #39; trademark dance."
World,"In Afghanistan, the militant group holding three UN workers, has extended the Wednesday night deadline, for their threatened execution."
World,"TO THE British, it was a war cemetery. To the villagers of Stahnsdorf in the former East Germany, its annual Remembrance Day service was their window to freedom."
Business,"Time Warner has set aside \$500 million in legal reserves to cover the possible outcome of government investigations into America Online #39;s past accounting problems, the media giant said yesterday."
Business,"ALTON -- Argosy Gaming Co., owner of the Alton Belle Casino, announced a merger agreement Wednesday with Penn National Gaming Inc."
Business,"American Airlines, struggling to compete with lower-overhead carriers, will cut more jobs to reduce costs, Chief Executive Gerard Arpey said Wednesday."
Business,Golden-based Canyon Resources lost a bid to use the substance at a huge gold deposit in Montana. Golden-based gold mining firm Canyon Resources Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Mazda will soon introduce the hybrid version of the Mazda Tribute, which is a shared platform with the Ford Escape. From the sound of it, this should be coming to market for the 2006 model year."
Sports,"  The big guns are all lined up for one last PGA Tour cash grab, but it #39;s tough even for the best golfers in the world to keep their eyes on the prize."
Sports,Nathan Hauritz says the persistent Mumbai rain is only heightening his excitement before he bowls his first ball in Test cricket in the fourth Test.
Sports,A LAST-GASP equaliser by striker Vincenzo Montella threw AS Roma a Champions League lifeline when they drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen in a Group B match behind closed doors at the Olympic Stadium.
Sports,"THIS WEEK, there is no grudge match looming for Terrell Owens. But it isn #39;t too late to rekindle last week #39;s controversy. TO began yesterday #39;s weekly media session noting support he #39;d received "
Sports,Latrell Sprewell was beginning to make a little sense last night until a final thought bypassed his brain. He wants a contract extension in the worst possible way and keeps 
Sports,"Tracy McGrady was traded to Houston in the offseason. He was the guy who could score 50 points a night, but his team would lose by 20."
Sports,"There are so many new faces, it #39;s hard to keep them all straight. But despite all the upheaval, all the contracts and controversy that so dominated the summer, Jerry Sloan believes the sheer "
World,President Bush #39;s biggest adversaries from  quot;Old Europe quot; extended a hand of friendship as the world greeted his re-election with a mixture of hope and disappointment.
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s controversial plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip has taken another step forward as MPs approved a multi-million dollar bill to compensate uprooted settlers.
Business,A jury convicted five and acquitted one of six former Enron and Merrill Lynch employees yesterday in the first prosecution arising from the accounting fraud that led to the energy trader #39;s collapse.
Business,"In a bit of hockey lingo borrowed by the biotech industry, Sonus Pharmaceuticals just gave itself more  quot;shots on goal. quot;."
Business,"European Aeronautic, Defense  amp; Space Co., Europe #39;s largest aerospace company, more than tripled third- quarter net income and raised its 2004 earnings forecast because Airbus delivered more planes and the space unit posted a profit."
Sci/Tech,That #39;s the theme of a marketing blitz the technology giants are launching this week to educate consumers about new digital-entertainment-oriented PCs.
Sci/Tech,The sourcecode to Ciscos industry leading PIX firewall system was recently stolen and put up for sale by malicious hackers under the guise of The Source Code Club.
Sci/Tech,"Intermec, the Everett company that makes radio-frequency sensor devices, said yesterday it agreed to temporarily suspend its claims for intellectual-property licenses as part of a new standard."
Sports,"In another sign the NHL season is slipping away, the league canceled its All-Star Game because of the lockout. The season was supposed to have begun Oct. 13."
World,"In an official message broadcast on national TV and official news agency Saba, Yemens president conveyed his condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the demise of its president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Aal Nahyan, who died at the age of 90 "
Business,"House prices fell by 1.1 per cent last month, their worst performance in four years, Halifax, Britain #39;s biggest mortgage lender, has said."
Business,Merger will make buyer No. 3 in marketMerger to make Penn National 3rd biggest casino operator. BILOXI - Penn National Gaming Inc.
Business,"EDS, which initially delayed its earnings release on 25 October, said the latest delay comes because it and auditor KPMG need time to finish assessing  quot;the timing and amount of the (charge) quot;."
Business,A wide-reaching federal investigation into newspaper circulation practices has knocked on the door of a fourth New York daily - The New York Times.
Sci/Tech,"A cosmetic face cream used by fashionable women in ancient Roman times has been analysed by scientists at Bristol University, UK, and now reproduced."
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES A source says Hollywood studios are preparing to file copyright infringement lawsuits against people they say are illegally sharing movies online.
Sports,The Manchester United boss said this week that if the Dutch hitman had four chances he would score with three of them. Well van Nistelrooy did have four chances against Sparta Prague in the Champions League last night .
Sports,"We know by now there are three Shaquille O #39;Neals, only one of them formidable. There is the unguardable Attack Shaq, the original."
Sports,"South Africa will be rejoining the Formula One Grand Prix circuit, SABC radio news reported on Wednesday. Formula One boss Bernie Eccleston, throwing his weight behind a South African bid to join the prestige "
Sports,"This was the afternoon before Game 4 between the Yankees and the Red Sox, a beautiful October afternoon on Newbury St. in Boston, one of the great walking streets anywhere."
Sports,"Former Nashville Predators center Sergei Zholtok died Wednesday in his native Latvia of an apparent heart ailment, according to the Predators #39; website."
Sports,Steve Francis made an outstanding debut for Orlando Magic as they opened the new basketball season in the United States with a 93-92 victory over Milwaukee.
World,Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam called on new United Arab Emirates (UAE) president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan here to offer condolences over the death of his predecessor.
World,"Taiwan #39;s High Court ruled against nullifying the March 20 presidential election on Thursday, rejecting opposition claims that the vote was marred by fraud and a shooting that "
World,"Alleged Southeast Asian extremist chief Abu Bakar Bashir on Thursday accused police of arresting him on orders of President Bush, and dismissed terror charges against him as  quot;laughable."
Business,"GM and Ford sales fell in October as the two largest automakers cut incentives. Sales rose at Chrysler and Toyota, helped by new models."
World,"India News, New Delhi,Rights activists and Muslim leaders were Thursday in shock after a key witness in the worst mass killing in the 2002 Gujarat communal violence did a dramatic volte-face, dealing a blow to efforts to get justice for victims."
Business,"AIRBUS is poised to thrash archrival Boeing this year in the cut-throat battle to supply the world #39;s airlines with commercial jets, the European manufacturer #39;s parent company said today."
Sports,"In another sign the NHL season is slipping away, the league yesterday canceled its All-Star Game because of the lockout. No regular-season games have been played since the season was scheduled to begin Oct."
World,"Yasser Arafat #39;s condition has suddenly worsened and he is in intensive care undergoing a new round of tests, Palestinian officials in France said today."
Business,"BHUBANESHWAR: India carried out its sixth test-fire of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on Wednesday, defence officials said."
Business,"Japanese stocks rose after US President George W. Bush won a second term, boosting optimism that the world #39;s largest economy will sustain its growth."
Business,"UK house prices fell by 1.1 in October, confirming a softening of the housing market, Halifax has said. The UK #39;s biggest mortgage lender said prices rose 18."
Sci/Tech,Intermec Technologies Corp. has suspended a licensing policy for use of its radio frequency identification patents in order to help create one industrywide standard for the technology.
Sci/Tech,"com November 3, 2004, 11:26 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,Rahul Dravid won the toss on Wednesday and elected to bat. This was the first toss that India won in the series. Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Kaarthik for India and Nathan Hauritz for Australia made their Test debuts.
Sports,PARIS : Quickfire Andy Roddick and marathon man Marat Safin sprinkled a little stardust over the beleaguered Paris Masters as the American and Russian crowd-pullers raced into the third round of the 2.45-million-euro tournament.
Sports,"The NHL pulled the plug on the 2005 All-Star Weekend in Atlanta on Wednesday, but the decision to cancel this February #39;s event because of the lockout doesn #39;t have any effect on the 2006 All-Star festivities scheduled for Glendale Arena."
Sports," quot;There will be a South African Grand Prix hosted by Cape Town within five years, quot; Ecclestone told South African newspaper Die Burger."
Sports,"A torn pectoral muscle has ended Seau #39;s season, and perhaps his career. The Miami Dolphins linebacker will undergo an operation today in his hometown of San Diego, and he #39;ll decide later whether to return in 2005."
World,"North Korea is likely to return to six-party talks on its nuclear programs now that the US presidential election is over, Yonhap news agency quoted South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon as saying on Thursday."
Business,"MUMBAI: For the third quarter ended 30 September, the media and entertainment conglomerate Time Warner recorded a net income of \$499 million."
Business,"BRUSSELS, 11/04 - The aim of the European Union (EU) to become the worlds most competitive economy by 2010 amounts to a series of  quot;missed objectives quot;, according to a high level report released on Wednesday."
Business,Tokyo stocks closed moderately higher Thursday as investors welcomed US President George W. Bush #39;s re-election to a second four-year term.
Sports, Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s reward for the four goal display that got Manchester United #39;s Champions League campaign back on track was a suggestion from his manager that the Dutchman now deserved to be bracketed alongside Europe #39;s all time greats.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan The top challengers in the Afghan presidential election are conceding defeat to Hamid Karzai (HAH #39;-mihd KAHR #39;-zeye)."
World,"  North Korea is likely to return to talks on its nuclear weapons development now that the US election is over, South Korea #39;s foreign minister said today."
Business,"(November 4, 2004) - Constellation Brands Inc. has signed a \$1 billion deal to acquire The Robert Mondavi Corp., a Napa Valley vintner that makes some of the world #39;s most widely known wines."
Business,"American Airlines, the world #39;s largest airline and a major supplier of passenger transport to Hawaii, has announced plans to furlough 450 pilots and 650 mechanics over the next few months because of soaring jet fuel costs."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America is expected to announce a tactical shift in its campaign against movie piracy at a press conference later today.
Sci/Tech,"Wind farms can change the weather, according to a model of how these forests of giant turbines interact with the local atmosphere."
Sports,HITMAN Alessandro del Piero scored in the final minute to fire Juventus into the second stage of the Champions League last night. Keeper Oliver Kahn fumbled and del Piero stabbed the ball home to hand the Italians a 1-0 win.
World,The main rivals of Afghan President Hamid Karzai swallowed their bitterness on Thursday over cases of vote fraud and accepted defeat a day after a UN-Afghan election panel declared Karzai the winner of a historic Oct. 9 election.
Business,A review of its Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract has forced services provider Electronic Data Systems (EDS) to again postpone its financial report for its third fiscal quarter.
Sci/Tech,Napster has extended its US music download store and subscription service to Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition-based Smartphones.
Sports, Shaquille O #39;Neal looked up from his chair and locked eyes with Dwyane Wade as Wade interrupted O #39;Neal #39;s audience with the assembled news media.
World,"Until this week, only a few things about the strange, long-ago disappearance of Charles Robert Jenkins were known beyond a doubt. In the bitter cold of Jan. 5, 1965, the 24-year-old US Army sergeant was leading "
Business,"House prices fell at their sharpest rate in four years in October, the Halifax bank says, in another sign that the property boom is over and that interest rates could already have peaked."
Sci/Tech,"Cosmetic face cream used by fashionable Roman women was discovered at an ongoing archaeological dig in London, in a metal container, complete with the lid and contents."
Sci/Tech,Napster has claimed a first with the development of a subscription portable music service that delivers legal audio content to next-generation mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,"Despite Consumer Association accusations that Apple overcharges for iTunes tracks in the UK, its monthly magazine, Which?, continues to celebrate Apple #39;s iPod."
Sci/Tech,Some German bus commuters will soon be able to use their mobile phones as electronic wallets when a new trial of the technology called Near Field Communications (NFC) gets underway.
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems, an avid supporter of MIT, has joined the MIT Media Labs Digital Life consortium as a sponsor."
Sci/Tech,"When last interviewed by SYS-CON Radio at LinuxWorld Conference  amp; Expo, Sun #39;s John Fanelli - senior director of marketing for Sun #39;s Network Systems Group - was adamant that the sheer number of product offerings Sun has delivered into the Linux community "
Sports,"Anticipating the US Ryder Cup team will be the underdog - for perhaps the first time in decades - in the 2006 matches at The K Club outside Dublin, Ireland, newly named US captain Tom Lehman figures that will give his squad a psychological advantage and "
Sports,"In another sign the NHL season is slipping away, the league canceled its All-Star game Wednesday because of the lockout. No regular-season games have been played since the season was scheduled to begin Oct."
Sports,"Steve Francis completed a spectacular debut with a driving layup just before the final horn Monday night, leading the Magic to a 93-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA season opener for both teams."
World,Hamid Karzais chief rivals in Afghanistans presidential election conceded defeat today after the US-backed interim leader was declared its first popularly elected leader.
World,"US jets pounded parts of Fallujah on Thursday, targeting insurgents in a city where American forces were said to be gearing up for a major offensive."
Sci/Tech,An anonymous group of malicious hackers has reopened an online store that sells the stolen source code of prominent software products.
Sci/Tech,"The campaign, dubbed  quot;Digital Joy, quot; will cost the companies tens of millions of dollars for its duration in the US to the end of 2004."
Sci/Tech,"Seattle  Reuters News Service, 4 November 2004 - Microsoft #39;s share of the browser market slipped slightly in recent months but still dominated with 92."
Sci/Tech,Fraudsters have developed a potent new computer program that steals Internet banking customers #39; details by duping them into opening up 
Sports,"The treadmill Maria Sharapova has been on since winning Wimbledon earlier this year has spun at blinding speed. From New York to Beijing to Korea to Zurich, the 17-year-old Russian has tried "
Business,"LONDON, November 4 (newratings.com) - European aerospace giant, EADS (EAD.ETR), has raised its full-year earnings outlook for 2004, after the company #39;s third-quarter profits more than tripled this year."
Business,"A FIRST Enron executive to face criminal charges has been found guilty along with four former Merrill Lynch bankers in a conspiracy and fraud trial that, while a sideline to the Enron scandal, leads the way to further prosecutions."
Business,"Passage of the \$3 billion stem cell research initiative, Proposition 71, could help California repeat one of the most celebrated chapters in its business history if one of its most eminent supporters is right."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp has signed a new 500m pound (\$920m) contract to supply a desktop operating system and software to the UK #39;s National Health Service, including provisions to develop a tailored interface for clinical systems."
Sci/Tech,Internet fraudsters have developed a sophisticated new method of using e-mails to capture internet banking customers #39; details.
Sci/Tech,"The suspense is finally over. On November 15, Sun Microsystems will finally launch its much-anticipated Solaris 10 Unix operating system for UltraSparc, Sparc64, and x86 platforms."
Sports,"With quarterback Alex Smith at the controls, unbeaten Utah is second in the nation in scoring. Utah #39;s offensive architects don #39;t take credit for reinventing the spread, the veer, option football or the wheel, for that matter."
Sports,"For 3 quarters Wednesday night, the Knicks barely guarded anyone and after tightening that screw, they couldn #39;t make a shot with the game in the balance."
World,"A US Army and Iraqi military convoy passes through after conducting a joint search operation in the Sadr City neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004."
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair told his Cabinet today that the re-election of President George Bush gave a fresh chance to move the Middle East peace process forward.
World,"European allies alienated during President Bush #39;s first four years in power offered yesterday to let bygones be bygones, saying they want to work with the new administration and seeking "
Business,"New York  Reuters News Service, 4 November 2004 - Time Warner yesterday posted an 8 drop in quarterly net profit as it set up a \$500 million legal reserve related to accounting probes at its America Online division and said it will restate results "
Business, US auto sales rose 2.2 percent in October as Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. led Asian automakers to a record 35.
Business,"The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) yesterday scaled back its forecast for this year #39;s semiconductor sales, after demand slowed though July, August and September."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Intel are joining forces to conquer living rooms in the USA and make further inroads into the coveted consumer electronics space.
Sci/Tech,  A source said Hollywood studios are preparing to file copyright infringement lawsuits against people they say are illegally sharing movies online.
Sci/Tech,"Sony PlayStation 2 #39;s slimmer shape has proved popular with UK gamers, with 50,000 sold in its first week on sale. Sales have tripled since launch, outstripping Microsoft #39;s Xbox, said market analysts Chart-Track."
Sci/Tech,Handheld-computer maker PalmOne is considering moves that would take it beyond the operating system that helped make the company a household name.
Sports,Jason Gillespie produced a superb spell of pace bowling to rout India for 104 but Anil Kumble grabbed a five-wicket haul to lead the fightback on the second day of the fourth and final test on Thursday.
Sports,"Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez, whose team #39;s injury problems worsened before last night #39;s Champions League game against Deportivo La Coruna, praised the squad #39;s occasional players after a 1-0 win in Spain."
Sports,year old has fallen out of favour at Inter Milan after a bright start to his San Siro career following a move from Bologna in summer 2003.
Sports,"Fullback Fred Beasley appears to be on a campaign to shake up his team, particularly the younger players. After Beasley said the team lacked fire on Monday, he was back at it Wednesday, criticizing members "
Sports, Their worst opening night defeat in 27 years became even more difficult for the Sonics to swallow when they learned that Ronald Murray will miss at least the next week because of a strained left quadriceps.
Sports,"Chris Bosh scored 20 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Rockets, 95-to-88, for Houston #39;s second loss in its first two games of the season."
World,"Former US Army Sgt. Charles Jenkins believes his conviction and sentence to 30 days in jail for desertion after nearly 40 years in North Korea is very fair, his defence lawyer said in Japan today."
Business,TIME Warner has reported an eight per cent drop in third-quarter net profit as it set up a 270 million legal reserve and said it will restate results for AOL Europe prior to 2002.
Business,"RUPERT MURDOCHS News Corp media empire has posted a 28 per cent rise in quarterly profit as strong results in newspapers, broadcast and cable television countered weaker performances in its film and Italian pay-TV divisions."
Business,It was the third month in a row that the bank #39;s Monetary Policy Committee has frozen the rate. The decision was widely expected following indications that Britain #39;s economy has slowed.
Business,"Japanese carmakers - including Toyota, Nissan and Honda - increased their market share in the US last month, latest sales figures have shown."
Business,"Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-largest bank, posted a third-quarter net profit Thursday that was more than five times higher than restated results for the same period a year ago."
Business,"com 04-11-2004. Electronic Data Systems has postponed the release of its third quarter 2004 earnings for the second time, as it continues to negotiate with its auditor KPMG over the value "
Sci/Tech,"Ancient Roman women had beautiful skin, apparently, they had a foundation skin cream which until recently, no one knew how to reproduce."
Sci/Tech,INTEL AND MICROSOFT are to hold a joint advertising and marketing campaign aimed at plumping a PC at the centre of a converged digital home.
Sci/Tech,"The team behind the lost Beagle 2 lander has outlined plans for a third generation craft, Beagle 2: Evolution, that could yet go to Mars."
Sci/Tech,"The worlds largest software supplier, Microsoft, has won a nine-year contract worth an estimated 500m to supply IT systems to the NHS."
Sports,GENEVA : Roger Federer has pulled out of Switzerland #39;s Davis Cup first round match against the Netherlands next March to concentrate on holding onto his No 1 world ranking.
World,"August 4, 1929: Born in Cairo, Egypt, fifth child of Palestinian merchant Abdel Raouf al-Qudwa al-Husseini. 1933: Mother Zahwa dies."
Business,"Airbus will deliver at least 315 #39; #39; aircraft in 2004, EADS said. Boeing plans to deliver about 285 planes. Airbus sold 63 planes in the third quarter compared with 50 a year earlier as passenger traffic worldwide rose to levels reached before the Sept."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 4 (newratings.com) - Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN.NAS) has agreed to acquire Argosy Gaming Company (AGY) in a \$1."
Business,"11/4/04- A Houston jury has convicted 5 men of fraud and conspiracy, while acquitting the only female defendant in the trial of ex-Merrill Lynch and former Enron executives."
Business,"Ford Motor has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused its chief executive of improperly accepting shares in the initial public offering of Goldman Sachs, which agreed to pay \$13."
Business,The proposed merger between Constellation and The Robert Mondavi Corp. has been finalised. The two companies yesterday (3 November) signed a definitive merger agreement in which Constellation will acquire 
Sci/Tech,"By 2006 you will be able to watch television on your Nokia phone. Within two years as many as 20 different TV channels will be made available, Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia #39;s general manager of Multimedia, told the "
Sci/Tech,"Apple has activated previously-announced plans to close its Music Store to users of earlier versions of iTunes. The company revealed its intent last month, when iTunes users accessing the "
Sports,"MUMBAI, India The bowlers dominated on Thursday as 18 wickets fell on the second day of the final test between India and Australia."
Sports,Steve Francis and Shaquille O #39;Neal enjoyed big debuts with their new teams. Kobe Bryant found out he can #39;t carry the Lakers all by himself.
Sports,"The so-called weak link of the Raptors #39; starting five battled his Houston Rockets counterpart Yao Ming every step of the way as Toronto prevailed in their regular-season opener, 95-88, in front of 19,800 enthusiastic fans at the Air Canada Centre."
Sports,Greg Maddux won his 14th Gold Glove award and three members of the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals have been honored as the top fielding players at their positions.
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair may be relieved at Iraq ally George W. Bush #39;s re-election but analysts and politicians say any near-term gain could soon give way to problems 
World,"FALLUJAH - American warplanes struck Iraqi positions in the rebel stronghold of Fallujah Thursday, ahead of an expected assault on the city."
World,United Nations head Kofi Annan has urged the Security Council to take  quot;prompt action quot; to stop intensifying violence in the Sudan #39;s Darfur region.
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin expects that the administrative problems in the formation of the European Commission, the EU #39;s supreme executive body, will be solved sooner or later, and Russia and the EU will continue active co-operation."
Business, Time Warner Inc. said Wednesday it had created a  $500 million legal reserve to deal with ongoing federal probes of its America Online division.
Sci/Tech,"The fashion conscious women of Roman Britain used a tin-based foundation to get a pale and appealing look. The evidence comes from a sealed pot of ointment found at an archaeological dig in Southwark, south London, last year."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s foursome against Sparta Prague in the Champions League has left Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hungry for more.
Sports,"Things are getting pretty tight in Group B, after Dynamo Kiev and Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw in Ukraine. The Spanish giants came from two goals down to earn their point, after goals from Yussuf and Verpakovskis for Kiev."
World,"Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan has been named president of the United Arab Emirates, succeeding his father who died Tuesday. The decision was taken by the Supreme Council, hours after world leaders gathered "
World,"European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels for two days of talks on issues including Iraq, asylum and economic reform. The summit, which will be attended by the 25 national leaders, also provides the first "
World, Re elected United States President George W Bush will waste little time in trying to get nuclear armed North Korea back to the negotiating table and dealing with the fallout of Iraq and the war on terrorism on Muslim communities in Asia as he 
World, Taiwan #39;s High Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by opposition parties seeking to nullify the March presidential election and upheld President Chen Shui bian #39;s victory.
Business,"The attack on the major Russian oil company, YUKOS, which led to the arrest of its chairman and CEO, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and his shares, and subsequently to his resignation, is a watershed event in post-communist Russian history."
Business,"Argosy Gaming (AGY:NYSE - news - research) jumped in early trading Thursday, after the company agreed to be acquired by Penn National Gaming (PENN:Nasdaq - news - research) in a \$1."
Business,Nokia Corp. said Thursday it has filed patent infringement complaints against Vitelcom of Spain over Nokia #39;s GSM and GPRS technologies.
Business,"Liberty Media Corp., the company controlled by cable-television investor John Malone, said it entered a transaction with Merrill Lynch  amp; Co."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has lifted the lid on the worlds first NFC (Near Field Communication) equipped mobile phone by adding the special NFC clip-on shell to their 3220, a tri-band camera phone that is available in two versions (Euro/Asia  amp; America)."
Sci/Tech,"MAKERS OF music gear, Apple, has ordered its users to upgrade to the latest version of their online jukebox version 4.5. If they don #39;t they will be unable to download music content from Apple #39;s ITunes Music "
Sports,The greatest center in Miami history isn #39;t sure that adding Shaquille O #39;Neal to the Heat lineup this season makes them a sure thing for the NBA Finals.
Sports,"The day ended with India having regained some of the ground they lost in the morning due to their shoddy display with the bat, but throughout, there were displays by the batsmen of the two teams which brought out clearly the mood and confidence levels in "
World,TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan #39;s High Court dismissed an opposition legal bid to annul the result of controversial March elections won narrowly by President Chen Shui-bian after a mysterious shooting.
Business,"Yukos is calling for an extraordinary shareholders meeting Dec. 20 to consider whether to file for bankruptcy under the crippling weight of \$14 billion in outstanding tax claims, or to pave the way for an "
Business,"Telecommunications firm MCI Inc. on Thursday posted a hefty third-quarter loss, saddled by costs from writing down the value of its network as the reorganized telecom faces intensifying industry competition."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK (CBS) Apples heavyweight champ iPod has a few new tricks up its sleeve, or rather, on its screen. The newest iPods feature full color screens, and hefty hard drives to store plenty of photos and music."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has announced an expansion of its MSN Music Store, adding eight new countries to bring the total number covered to 17. The enlargement, says Microsoft, is a significant challenge to Apple, who recently "
Sci/Tech,"Bottom Line: New story, new characters, and a new city:  quot;Grand Theft Auto quot; is back. The long-awaited sequel in this controversial series expands upon the adult-theme material that has made it famous."
Sports,"Team records for futility fall as Utah allows only 20 field goals. Bryant scores 38, but only Odom joins him in double figures. By Doug Alden."
World,Some reports from Paris say Arafat has slipped into a coma. There have been other reports through the day that Arafat #39;s still unexplained condition has become worse and he is in the ICU.
World,"The Czech parliament voted Thursday to extend the mandate for its troops in Iraq by two months, Czech Radio reports. The Czech Republic has around 100 military police in Iraq."
World," Two Ivory Coast military aircraft carried out a second raid on Bouake, the stronghold of the former rebel New Forces (FN) in the divided west African country, a French military source told AFP."
World,The fate of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan hung in the balance as a deadline approached to hand her over to a group led by Islamic militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi unless British troops left Iraq.
Business,Wall Street cheered the incumbents victory with a day of active trading and a rise in the major indexes. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 101.
Business,Airbus parent EADS posted higher-than-expected nine-month earnings on Thursday driven by a strong performance in commercial aircraft and raised its 2004 targets.
Business,"Between them, the three carriers have cut back the value of their long distance networks by \$18.4 billion (AT amp;T #39;s writedown was \$11."
Business,"CVS Corp. reported lower profits for the third quarter, as the huge drug store operator absorbed the acquisition of some of rival Eckerd #39;s stores, as well as that company #39;s mail order pharmacy business."
Business,"Credit Suisse Group (CSGN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) posted forecast-beating third-quarter earnings on Thursday, as solid insurance income and one-off tax gains "
Sci/Tech,"com staff. A group called The Source Code Club says it #39;s selling the blueprint for an older version of the popular Cisco Systems Pix firewall for \$24,000."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, DC, Nov 1 (OneWorld)  With only eight weeks left before the elves finish their work and Santa Claus mounts his sleigh, an eight-nation study on global warming co-sponsored by the United States has concluded that the North Pole is melting "
Sci/Tech,China has developed a light and removable spacesuit for its astronauts set to embark on China #39;s second manned space mission scheduled for next September.
Sports,"New York Yankees bench coach Willie Randolph was hired as the New York Mets #39; manager, replacing the fired Art Howe. Randolph, 50, received his first managerial job late last night and "
Business,The European Central Bank has kept eurozone interest rates unchanged at 2 for the seventeenth consecutive month. The decision came amid worries about the economy in the 12-nation eurozone.
Business,OPTUS is close to completing a comprehensive review of its customer service operations which is likely to result in some of the 3500 jobs in the area moving offshore.
Business,"MCI (MCI), one of the nation #39;s biggest long-distance operators, lost \$3.4 billion in the third quarter because of a previously announced asset writedown of \$3."
Business,"Liberty Media tycoon John Malone is planning to almost double his voting stake in Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corporation, a move that will raise further questions about the future of the company."
Business, A federal jury in Houston yesterday convicted four former Merrill Lynch executives and one former Enron executive for a 1999 fraud that helped Enron improve the earnings picture it presented to investors.
Business," Qwest Communications International Inc. lost  $569 million in the third quarter, in part because of a  $250 million charge that included higher reserves for potential liability from investigations and securities actions, the company said Thursday."
Business,  American Airlines #39; chief executive is warning of more job cuts to reduce costs as the carrier struggles to compete with lower overhead airlines.
Sci/Tech,The trade group that represents Hollywood #39;s major motion picture studios is expected to announce Thursday that it intends to file as many as 230 lawsuits in coming weeks against individuals 
Sci/Tech,"Deepening a rift over global warming policy, some European partners are accusing the Bush administration of trying to weaken a report that warns the Arctic is warming almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet."
Sci/Tech,LONDON: A British television channel is looking for volunteers for a documentary which will look into dead bodies during the process of decomposition.
Sci/Tech,"By John Carroll Special to ZDNet November 4, 2004, 6:11 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"WITH only two weeks to go before Sun Microsystems enters into the open source foray with its Solaris 10 operating system, the Sta."
Sci/Tech,An international team of astronomers has succeeded in solving the 100 year-old mystery about the origin of the cosmic rays by producing the first ever image of an astronomical object using high energy gamma rays.
Sports,"AS A 14-year-old on a men #39;s handicap of four, Mianne Bagger was recognised as a future champion. Photographed alongside Greg Norman in the magazine Golf World, Bagger would eventually earn international recognition for a much more dramatic swing."
Sports,"DESPITE what the song says, you have to be pretty chirpy to love Paris in the autumn when it drizzles, as it #39;s done all week, especially when the tennis often matches the grey and lifeless skies."
Sports,Tim Henman was sent packing from the Paris Masters this afternoon as Russia #39;s Mikhail Youzhny inflicted a straight-sets third-round defeat on the British No1.
Sports,Former Australia fast bowler Merv Hughes believes that the absence of Sachin Tendulkar in the first two Tests and Sourav Ganuly in the next two is the main reason for India #39;s poor showing in the ongoing series against Australia.
Sports,French stablemates Peugeot and Citroen dealt rallying a double blow on Thursday with the shock announcement that they were pulling out of the world championship at the end of 2005.
Sports,"Second (AL East) wild card winner; def. Anaheim in ALDS; def. NY Yankees in ALCS; def. St. Louis in World Series. The curse is finally dead, as "
Sports, Chris Bosh scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead Toronto to a 95 88 win over Houston at the Air Canada Centre.
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. SANTA CLARA - Despite their youth, injuries and lousy 1-6 record, the one thing the 49ers have managed to avoid this season is locker-room dissension."
World,GEORGE Bush #39;s closest allies in Europe greeted his re-election as a boost to the war on Islamic extremism but most European leaders barely managed to conceal the sense of disappointment they shared with most of the public across the continent.
World,"By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Indonesia Bureau Chief Haseenah Koyakutty. JAKARTA : Indonesia #39;s top terror suspect Abu Bakar Bashir has dismissed his trial as a joke, saying that the only reason he is being detained "
World,"Bouake - Ivory Coast warplanes launched a second wave of bombing raids on a northern rebel-held stronghold on Thursday afternoon, reopening attacks after a more than year-old cease-fire in the west African nation."
World,BERLIN: The Queen laid a wreath at a Commonwealth war cemetery in eastern Germany yesterday on the second day of a state visit in which she urged Britain and Germany to learn from history.
Business,"The Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided to keep the interest rates at 2  on Thursday. The same day, the Bank of England also announced the decision to keep its key rate unchanged at 4.75."
Business,SINGAPORE Singapore Telecommunications said Thursday that profit in the second quarter of its fiscal year rose 62 percent from a year earlier as it signed up more mobile phone subscribers in Australia and cut expenses for takeovers.
Business,"SUDDENLY, The News Corporation Inc chairman Rupert Murdoch and the Murdoch family are in a similar position to most other listed company management teams."
Business,"Consumers return to stores in October, but holiday shopping looks tame. Oil holds above \$50 per barrel. Constellation seals the deal for Mondavi."
Business,"measures, which it said would deliver at least one billion rand per annum in improved pre-tax operating profit at Gold Fields #39; South African operations."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Intel are joining forces to conquer US living rooms and make further inroads into the coveted consumer electronics space.
Sci/Tech,An international team of astronomers has suceeded solving the 100 yearl old mystery about the origin of the cosmic rays by producing the first ever image of an astronomical object using high energy gamma rays.
Sports,Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie sparked an Indian collapse Thursday before spinner Anil Kumble hit back with five wickets as bowlers dominated the second day of the fourth Test.
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy added another brace to his incredible European goals collection as Manchester United put their Premiership woes behind them at Old Trafford.
World,"Senior Palestinian officials convened meetings in the West Bank today in response to conflicting reports over the declining health of Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat, who has been in a "
World,A militant group threatening to kill three United Nations hostages including a Northern Irish woman Annetta Flanigan said today it was talking to the Afghan government about its demand to free Taliban prisoners.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (04/11/2004) - There were conflicting reports of Palestinian President Yasser Arafats health on Thursday, as various sources claimed that he had slipped into a coma or was being anesthetized after having lost consciousness three "
World,"Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President Annette Lu are pleased with a Taiwan High Court ruling against an opposition  quot;pan-blue alliance quot; lawsuit contesting the March 20 presidential election, Chen #39;s chief of staff said Thursday."
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc. (QN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 4 US local telephone company, on Thursday reported a third-quarter loss as it settled "
Business,"  American Airlines says more job cuts are on the way after the airline had already planned about 1,000 layoffs."
Sci/Tech,"When was the last time you read a good mystery novel, or munched popcorn while watching a mystery flick at your local theater? Odds are, either of these entertainments set you back at least \$10 and lasted a few hours."
Sports,"University of Maryland basketball player Nik Caner-Medley has reached a settlement with prosecutors on a disorderly conduct charge involving an altercation in the Old Port in July, lawyers said."
Sports,The Baltimore Ravens will look a bit more intimidating when they face bitter rivals the Cleveland Browns for the second time this season on Sunday night.
Sports," The Boston Celtics got their season off on a losing note on Wednesday, as they dropped a 98 95 decision to the Philadelphia 76ers at the FleetCenter."
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Apple last week launched iPOD Photo, a new version of its portable digital music player that has been optimized to handle photos as well."
Sci/Tech,"Fraudsters have developed phishing emails capable of automatically stealing bank log-in details without requiring users to click on a website link, email filtering firm MessageLabs warns."
Sports,Mianne Bagger is more than prepared for her spell in the spotlight after becoming the first transsexual to earn a place on the women #39;s European Tour.
Sports,"Assistant manager Tommy Burns has been put in temporary charge of Scotland following the resignation of Berti Vogts, the Scottish FA said on Thursday."
Sports,To write about Arsenal #39;s problems in Europe is to sound like a broken record. The mystery about the Gunners #39; inexplicable failures in the Champions League is increasingly becoming one of the most oversubscribed areas of football analysis.
Sports,"New York Yankees acting manager Willie Randolph, filling in for manager Joe Torre serving a game suspension, gestures as he yells to the bench during the Yankees 4-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, in this Oct. 2, 2004 file photo."
World,"The main suspect in the Amsterdam slaying of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh has links to a radical Islamic terrorist group, the BBC reported Thursday."
World,"Britain will not back military action against Iran if President George W Bush decides to confront Tehran in his second White House term, Jack Straw has said."
Business,"THE US stock market rose sharply on news that Mr George Bush was re-elected. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones climbed 101.32 points, or 1.01 per cent, to close at 10,137."
Business,"LOS ANGELES: Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp has posted a 28 per cent rise in quarterly profit as strong results in newspapers, broadcast and cable television countered weaker performances in its film and Italian pay-TV divisions."
Business,"A boost in US crude supplies and the end of American election uncertainties brought some calm to oil markets Thursday, with crude futures falling but still holding above the \$50 mark."
Business,"The European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest rate at 2 percent, a six-decade low, to support an economic recovery that is being undermined by record oil costs and rising unemployment."
Business,"Fewer Americans filed jobless claims last week and worker productivity slowed sharply in the third quarter, government data showed on Thursday, hinting at better conditions in the country #39;s sluggish labor market."
Business,"Honeywell International Inc. (HON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it has agreed to sell its high-tenacity polyester fiber business to private equity firm Sun Capital Partners by the end of 2004."
Sports,"On Wednesday, November 3, Tom Lehman was selected to captain the 2006 US Ryder Cup Team. Lehman, a member of three Ryder Cup Teams and winner of the 1996 British Open, was chosen by the PGA of America to guide "
Sports,"Deportivo Coruna need a miracle to make the Champions League knockout stage after Wednesday #39;s 1-0 home defeat by Liverpool, the club #39;s president said Thursday."
Sports,Manchester United today ended the uncertainty over Wes Brown #39;s future at the club by announcing the central defender has agreed a new four-year contract.
World,"PARIS: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is in a coma in critical condition, a senior Palestinian official says. Arafat has been in intensive care in a French military hospital outside Paris since Wednesday afternoon."
World,"European leaders urged President Bush to work closely with America #39;s allies on issues like terrorism and the environment in his second term, while critics of the president worried re-election would embolden him to pursue conservative policies "
World,"Arab governments have reminded US President George W. Bush of his commitment to Middle East diplomacy, in the hope a second Bush administration will pay more attention to one of their top priorities."
Business,"Business India: Singapore, Nov.4 : Seven Asia-Pacific mobile phone operators, including Bharti of India, with a combined total of over 56 million subscribers, on Wednesday formed an alliance aimed at creating a unified regional network."
Business,"SBC Communications and BellSouth will acquire YellowPages.com with the goal of building the site into a nationwide online business index, the companies said Thursday."
Business,"HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. Hoffman Estates-based Sears, Roebuck and Company has reported a slight increase in October same-store sales today despite continuing weak results in apparel."
Sci/Tech,"Health India: London, Nov 4 : Cosmetic face cream used by fashionable Roman women was discovered at an ongoing archaeological dig in London, in a metal container, complete with the lid and contents."
Sci/Tech,"Under the advertising slogan  quot;Digital Joy, quot; Microsoft and Intel plan a national television advertising campaign in the US, with plans to take the campaign to other countries next year."
Sports,"Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after failing a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association."
Sports,"Holder Tim Henman, beaten 7-5, 6-1 at the Paris Masters by Russian Mikhail Youzhny in the third round Friday, has turned his sights toward the Masters Cup."
Sports,Felix Magath wanted a victory against Juventus to ensure smooth sailing in the Champions League so that Bayern Munich could concentrate on catching up in the Bundesliga.
Sports, The Utah Jazz began their 2004 05 campaign with a 104 78 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Delta Center on Wednesday night.
Sports,Michigan Tech will continue one of the most improbable comebacks in college football history on a grand stage Saturday when it plays two-time defending NCAA Division II champion 
World,"THE United Nations said today it was increasingly worried about three of its election workers, abducted at gunpoint in Kabul a week ago by militants who have threatened to kill them."
World,The president of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has announced that the US recognised his country simply as  quot;Macedonia quot; with the approval of US Secretary of State Colin Powell.
World,Brig Gen Shmuel Zakai is believed to have told reporters that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered an operation in Gaza that the army thought unnecessary.
Business,"The productivity of America #39;s workers grew at a 1.9 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, the smallest gain since late 2002, the government reported Thursday."
Business,"PARIS, Nov 4 (AFP) - The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company reported Thursday that its nine-month net profit more than doubled, thanks largely to sales of Airbus aircraft, and raised its full-year forecast."
Business," Third quarter profit at Alcan Inc. almost doubled, the company said Thursday, crediting higher aluminum prices and more shipments."
Sci/Tech,"An anonymous group of malicious hackers reopened an online store that sells the stolen source code of prominent software products and is offering the code for Ciscos PIX firewall software to interested parties for US\$24,000, according to messages "
Sci/Tech,A British television channel is seeking a terminally ill volunteer to donate their body after death so it can be filmed as it decomposes.
Sci/Tech,An international team of astronomers believe they have solved a mystery that has been perplexing scientists for 100 years -- the origin of cosmic rays.
Sci/Tech,"At a certain point, usually after the night terrors start, I realize I absolutely have to write a column about Some Great Topic. And when I haven #39;t been creative enough to think of Some Great Topic, rather "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSN Music online download service fired another salvo this week at Apple rival iTunes Music Store by announcing its expansion into new European countries.
Sci/Tech,"A collection of IGN editors from all over the network chime in with their opinions on the biggest PS2 game of the year. November 02, 2004 - Getting the highest score in the history of IGN #39;s PlayStation 2 channel "
Sports,"Gainesville, FL (Sports Network) - Steve Spurrier will not coach the Florida Gators again after he withdrew his name from consideration in the process to select a new head football coach at the university."
Sports,Stand-in India captain Rahul Dravid has called on his batsmen to make amends for some dire first-innings batting in the fourth test against Australia.
Sports,WHAT a Champion act ... now give me an encore when we take on Manchester City at the weekend. That was Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s challenge to his team today after their Ruud van Nistelrooy-inspired 4-1 win over 
Sports,"The omens had appeared grim, but the reality is giddy. Liverpool were missing three of their most potent performers last night, yet Rafael Bentez #39;s first game back in his homeland yielded the Merseysiders #39; first victory in Spain for 21 years."
Sports,Citroen and Peugeot have announced they will be withdrawing from the World Rally Championship at the end of 2005. The French manufacturers cited tough conditions in the car market for their decision.
Sports,"The official in charge of organising the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics is set to quit because of a power struggle. The Italian government has appointed Mario Pescante to oversee the Games, to the fury of Valentino "
Sports,The Michigan Tech football team did not highly recruit Saugatuck #39;s Kurt Troutman out of high school. He nearly never played for the Huskies because he couldn #39;t pass their base conditioning drill.
World,The international relief group Medecins Sans Frontieres is stopping its activities in Iraq because of  quot;escalating violence quot; in the country that is endangering its staff and other aid workers.
World,"Macedonia #39;s president has confirmed that the United States has informed him of plans to officially recognize his country as the  quot;Republic of Macedonia, quot; a decision that drew protests from Greece."
World,"A large funeral was held yesterday afternoon for Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan, late president of the United Arab Emirates, who died on Tuesday evening at 86 year old of which he had spent 33 years as a president for the country."
Business,"  Shares of Alcan Inc. rose 3 percent Thursday, drawing support from the Canadian metals giant #39;s third quarter results in which profit nearly doubled due to strong industry fundamentals and contributions from its Pechiney unit."
Business,The German government has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bringing the country #39;s public deficit back below the eurozone #39;s 3 of GDP limit in 2005.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. are joining forces to conquer US living rooms and make further inroads into the coveted consumer electronics space.
Sci/Tech,"World News: Washington, Nov 4 : An international team of astronomers has suceeded solving the 100 yearl old mystery about the origin of the cosmic rays by producing the first ever image of an astronomical object using high energy gamma rays."
Sports,"New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank was given a four-year, \$10 million contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The deal was made public about 12 hours after the Nets suffered "
World," Iranian officials are preparing to hold talks with Germany, Britain and France on over its controversial nuclear programme with Teheran torn between willingness to compromise and the urge to maintain national pride."
Business,"Time Warner has said that it set aside \$500 million to pay for potential penalties from a government investigation into accounting practices at America Online, a step that led to a 7.8 percent decline in profit in the third quarter."
Business,"Air Berlin, Germany #39;s second-biggest airline, has agreed to order 70 Airbus A320 aircraft, worth 4 billion euros (\$5.09 billion), with options for 40 more, it said on Thursday."
Business,"NOVEMBER 04, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - MCI Inc. reported a \$3.4 billion third-quarter loss today, due mainly to a write-off of the value of its assets, as the company #39;s efforts to recover from bankruptcy were "
Business,"Broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. and insurer Ace Ltd. (ACE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) have fired a total of six employees in recent days as a result of internal investigations related "
Sci/Tech,"an anonymous group of hackers -- has surfaced on the Internet once again. This time, the SCC is selling source code for a Cisco security application in another blatant violation of copyright regulations."
Sci/Tech,Editor - FirstScience.com. I have been experimenting of late with various internet browsers as potential replacements for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Sci/Tech,A brother and sister who sent junk e-mail to millions of America Online customers were convicted in the nation #39;s first felony prosecution of internet spam distributors.
Sci/Tech,"The Napster To Go portable digital music subscription service, which was previewed in September, works via a plug-in to Windows Media Player 10."
Sci/Tech,"US mobile downloads provider Handango is to be a content provider through the Finnish mobile handset maker Nokias Preminet solution, making its mobile content available as part of the end-to-end content distribution and transaction service for mobile "
Sports,Many people in golf are asking that today. He certainly wasn #39;t A-list and he wasn #39;t Larry Nelson either. But you couldn #39;t find a more solid guy to lead the United States into Ireland for the 2006 Ryder Cup Matches.
Sports,The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers will clash in the Battle of Pennyslvania on Sunday. The Eagles will be trying to stay undefeated while the Steelers are hoping rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger 
World,"Sudan on Thursday welcomed the re-election of President George W. Bush and expressed hope that ties with Washington, strained over the Darfur crisis which the United States called genocide, would be normalised."
Business,"Qwest Communications International Inc. posted a third-quarter loss of \$569 million after setting aside more money to settle lawsuits stemming from a three-year, \$3."
Business,"German budget airline Air Berlin and its Austrian partner NIKI are buying up to 110 new jets from Airbus, which the European aircraft maker will start delivering next year."
Business,BellSouth Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. have teamed up to buy the online directory publisher www.yellowpages.com Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
Business,"Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said October same-store sales at its Red Lobster restaurants rose for the first time since February on the success "
Sci/Tech,"Sources close to the vendor say an intense, high-level debate continues about Sun #39;s open-source Solaris plans, which were first announced in June."
Sci/Tech,Handango has signed on as a  quot;key content provider quot; of mobile content and applications on Nokia #39;s recently announced Preminet platform.
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: Fraudsters have developed a potent new computer program that steals Internet banking customers #39; details by duping them into opening up a bogus e-mail, a British security firm said Wednesday."
Sports,"East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New Jersey Nets have signed head coach Lawrence Frank to a multi-year contract extension."
Sports,"The big clash in Group C featured Juventus #39; visit to Bayern Munich. It was not until the 90th minute that the game was settled, Allesandro Del Piero hitting the winner for the Italians."
Sports,STEVEN PRESSLEY enjoyed some rare old tussles against John Robertson during the Gorgie legends playing career - now the Hearts skipper cant wait to work with the new Tynecastle boss.
Sports,"The election might be over, but Pennsylvania will remain a battleground state at least until Nov. 7, when Super Bowl candidates Pittsburgh and Philadelphia collide in Heinz Field."
Sports,"If the Mets had any problems with the fact that Omar Minaya had hired a career Yankee as the club #39;s new manager, it wasn #39;t obvious Thursday morning."
Sports,The World Rally Championship has been dealt a blow with news of plans for Citroen and Peugeot to withdraw after next season. The series was looking strong after Ford committed for another four years this week 
World, A hospital official in France on Thursday denied reports that Yasser Arafat had died as the result of an undisclosed illness.
World,Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir has told a court that charges linking him to the 2002 Bali bombings and other attacks were  quot;jokes quot;.
World," Militants who abducted three United Nations hostages in Afghanistan warned they will decide on Friday whether to kill them because talks have broken down, news reports say."
World," The Thai police said violence has killed at least 10 people, including nine Buddhists and one Muslim, over the past two days."
World,Government warplanes bombed the largest city in Ivory Coast #39;s rebel-held north twice on Thursday in what a government military commander said was the launch of a new offensive to reunite the war-divided nation.
Business,Crude oil was little changed after rallying more than 2 percent yesterday when US President George W. Bush #39;s re-election signaled the government probably will continue its policy of buying oil for a national reserve.
Business,Seven Asian telecommunications firms are coming together to invest between \$30m and \$40m (16.3m and 22m) in new mobile phone services and technology.
Business,WASHINGTON : Four former Merrill Lynch bankers and a former Enron executive were convicted by a Texas jury on criminal charges for carrying out a fraudulent deal that helped the notorious energy trader inflate its earnings.
Business,"Motorola Inc., the second-largest maker of wireless handsets, said Thursday it agreed to purchase Crisnet Inc., a privately-held developer of records management and related systems for criminal justice and public safety customers."
Business,The outlook for the holiday season brightened Thursday as many of the nation #39;s retailers reported an improvement in sales in October.
Sci/Tech,"com November 4, 2004, 10:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
Sci/Tech,"Napster is making its new Napster To Go service available on AT amp;T #39;s Audiovox smartphone. It comes with 28.5mb of internal flash memory, which holds up to 6 songs."
Sci/Tech,"November 04, 2004 - The Hitman franchise is alive and growing, as Eidos announced today the fourth game in the series, Hitman: Blood Money, is in development at Io-Interactive."
Sports,"Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn rejected the blame, despite his last-minute blunder, for his team #39;s 1-0 loss against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday."
Sports,Former champion Jacques Villeneuve will have his first test for Sauber in Spain this month after a seat fitting at the Formula One team #39;s Swiss factory on Thursday.
Sports,"Turin, Italy (Sports Network) - Valentino Castellani, the chief organizer of the Turin Olympic Committee, has announced his decision to resign."
World,Hamid Karzai pledged Thursday to use his five-year term as Afghanistan #39;s first elected president to crack down on warlords and the country #39;s booming drug economy.
World,"Military and rebel commanders in Ivory Coast say war has resumed, after military planes carried out raids on northern rebel positions."
Business,The head of the European Central Bank said Thursday there is growing concern about higher energy prices increasing inflationary pressures.
Business,"The consolidation wave in the gaming industry has taken yet another somewhat shocking turn. Wednesday afternoon, casino and racetrack operator Penn National Gaming (Nasdaq: PENN "
Business,"Fewer Americans filed jobless claims last week and growth in worker productivity slowed sharply in the third quarter, government data showed on Thursday, hinting that "
Sci/Tech,Eight more European countries got access to Microsofts MSN Music Store today. This comes in wake of Apples similar move to provide iTunes access to more European countries.
Sci/Tech,"Rising sea levels could put many of Northern Irelands most vulnerable coastal areas under threat if carbon dioxide emissions are not cut immediately, a new report has claimed."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Mumbai, Nov 4 : Spinners Anil Kumble and Murli Kartik Thursday bowled well to restrict Australia #39;s first innings to 203, a lead of 99, and make up for another Indian batting collapse on the second day of the fourth and final "
Sports,"Steve Spurrier obviously did a lot of soul-searching over the last two weeks, and his decision to withdraw his name from consideration for the Florida job comes down to the fact that Florida "
Sports,As well as taking part in the Uefa Cup - Robbo #39;s first game in charge is tonight against Schalke - the Gorgie club are also surrounded by an ongoing controversy about where they will play in the future.
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is listed as questionable for Sunday #39;s Keystone State showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field."
Sports,"Although the Ford Motor Company has committed itself to the FIA World Rally Championship for the next four years, the Citroen and Peugeot teams have decided that they are not going to continue, at least as long as the WRC remains as expensive as is "
Sports,"The deal was announced by the team Thursday, about 12 hours after the worst opening-night loss in Nets #39; history, 100-77 to Shaquille O #39;Neal and the Miami Heat."
World," Three British soldiers in the Black Watch regiment, the forces moved closer to the Iraqi capital to back up American troops, have been killed in an attack, the government said Thursday."
World,"Israel #39;s military commander of the Gaza Strip area, Brig.-Gen. Shmuel Zakai, announced his resignation Thursday amid a leaked media report scandal."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 4 (newratings.com) - SBC Communications Inc (SBC.NYS) and BellSouth Corporation (BLS) have agreed to acquire the online directory publisher, www."
Business,Pfizer Inc. #39;s shares fell as much as 6.2 percent on Thursday on a Canadian newspaper report linking its arthritis drug Celebrex to 14 deaths.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) launched its MSN music download service in eight new European countries on Thursday. The software colossus made the move a mere week after iTunes, the category killer "
Sci/Tech,"US researchers said on Friday they had found sperm nursery cells in mice, grown them in lab dishes and used them to father baby mice."
Sci/Tech," (Nov 4, 2004) European astronomers have produced the first image of an object using high energy gamma rays   the most penetrating form of radiation known."
Sports,"After spending more than a week thinking about it, Spurrier decided Thursday to remove his name from consideration to replace Ron Zook."
Sports,"com staff writers. The parent company of Peugeot and Citroen has announce that due to the economy affecting the car market, they will withdraw from World Rally Championship competition at the end of the 2005 season."
Sports,Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admitted victory against Deportivo La Coruna was vital in their tight Champions League group. Jorge Andrade #39;s early own goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win.
Sports,"Argentina left back Juan Pablo Sorin has joined Villarreal from Cruzeiro, the Spanish club said on its website. Villarreal said Sorin #39;s contract will run until 2008 although it gave no details of a transfer fee."
Business,"The chief executive officer of Altria Group Inc. (MO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and parent of Kraft Foods Inc."
Business,"Fremont Investment Advisors of San Francisco has agreed to pay \$2.1 million in restitution and \$2 million in civil penalties to end a mutual fund timing case, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced Thursday."
Business,"Mortgage rates increased this week for the first time in a month, while holding close to the lowest since early April, according to Freddie Mac."
Business,"General Motors Corp. has recalled nearly 1.5 million vehicles in North America, including 946,817 sport utility vehicles, to fix tail lights that could loosen and flicker, the automaker said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Three large moons hang in the daytime sky above Jupiter in a newly released image, casting a trio of shadows on the planet. Such a triple eclipse occurs only once or twice per decade."
Sci/Tech,Phone maker Nokia has detailed moves that it hopes will make it the supplier of choice for mobile email and messaging devices for corporates.
Sports,"Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has criticised the seven-month ban handed out to Adrian Mutu, claiming the FA had shown themselves to be  #39;weak over the issue of drugs #39;."
Sports,Mumbai: India clawed back after a miserable batting display to restrict Australia #39;s first innings lead to 99 runs and keep themselves afloat in the fourth and final cricket Test here on Thursday.
Sports,The president of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympic Games is to offer his resignation because he no longer has the support of the Italian government.
World,"Three British soldiers who had recently been deployed to provide cover for US troops in Iraq have been killed in an attack, according to the government."
World,"Dubai, Nov 3 (UNI) President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam paid glowing tributes to the late President of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and said that the UAE has lost its father figure."
Business,"The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday, saying high oil prices meant uncertain prospects for Europe #39;s economic recovery."
Business,ATLANTA BellSouth and San Antonio-based SBC Communications are joining forces in an effort to lead the way in Internet-based phone directories.
Sci/Tech,Intel and Microsoft are reportedly teaming up for a year-end marketing blitz to educate consumers about new digital entertainment-oriented PCs and other associated gadgets.
Sci/Tech,"Soon, Canada will finally get its own iTunes digital music store. The long-expected announcement came at a press conference held in California last week."
Sports,"The Mets introduced Willie Randolph as their new manager Thursday afternoon, giving the Brooklyn native a big welcome in a press conference at Shea Stadium #39;s Diamond Club."
Business,Union leaders at central Florida #39;s Walt Disney World have asked its rank and file to vote to approve a strike because contract negotiations have stalled.
Sci/Tech,an ancient Roman beauty cream made of refined animal fat and tin-oxide -- have recreated the formula. They found that contains 
Sci/Tech,"Researchers say they have identified brain cell receptors that appear to be responsible for nicotine addiction, a finding of clear importance for smokers who are desperately trying to kick the habit."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft said Thursday that it is enjoying success with its campaign to increase IT security for customers of its products worldwide.
Sci/Tech,"UK telecom giant BT announced its best-ever quarter in terms of wholesale broadband connections. In the three months to Sept. 30, the carrier had more than 600,000 new connections."
Sports,All three seeds in action won Wednesday at the WTA stop in Philadelphia in (3) Maria  quot;Cell Phone Mannequin quot; Sharapova (d.
World,"The elderly Muslim cleric who is on trial for the bombings in Bali and at the JW Mariott Hotel in Jakarta, Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir, mocked the court on Thursday and challenged it to pile on the charges."
World,"Most Asian countries yesterday hailed the re-election of George W. Bush as a boost for the global  quot;war on terror, quot; but some asked the US president to look beyond to other issues as he begins a fresh four-year term."
Business,"Genzyme Corp. of Cambridge, Mass., agreed Thursday to buy back the sales and marketing rights for Synvisc, a pain treatment for people suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals of Collegeville, Pa."
Business,"MCI Inc., one of the nation #39;s biggest long-distance operators, lost \$3.4 billion in the third quarter of 2004 due to a previously announced asset writedown of \$3."
Business,"HELSINKI--The world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, Nokia, expects slowing mobile phone growth in 2005 but plans to launch more handsets next year and take market share, the firm said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Odd, I don #39;t recall registering as a Republican ... : Looks like the e-voting machines used in Tuesday #39;s election weren #39;t as problem-free as their manufacturers would have us beleive."
Sci/Tech,  The Motion Picture Association of America announced Thursday it will work with its members and other film studios to file lawsuits against people who have illegally traded digital copies of movies over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems is scheduled to launch Solaris 10, the newest version of its Unix-based operating system, on November 15th. But the fate of a plan to release an open-source version remains unclear."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooys four-goal haul against Sparta Prague has only underlined his huge importance to Manchester United - and when his fortunes rise and dip so too do his teams.
Sports,Vincent Lecavalier signed with a Russian team Thursday to play during the NHL lockout and said Tampa Bay Lightning teammate Brad Richards will be joining him.
World,"  French doctors say Yasser Arafat is still alive, though his condition  quot;has become more complex. quot;. Earlier, Luxembourg #39;s prime minister told reporters as he arrived at a summit in Brussels that Arafat had died."
World,A father of a Black Watch soldier has spoken of his worry for his son #39;s safety following reports that three soldiers have been killed in Iraq.
Business,Prudential Equity Group maintained a  quot;neutral weight quot; rating on Pfizer (nyse: PFE - news - people ) after Canadian news reports surfaced linking its arthritis drug Celebrex with cardiovascular side effects.
Business,"Altria Group Inc. (MO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has begun preparing itself for a possible break-up, once tobacco lawsuit hurdles are cleared, to realize fair value for "
Business,"SBC and BellSouth are teaming to provide national online yellow pages and local Internet search to beat back a challenge from Google (Quote, Chart), Yahoo (Quote, Chart) and others."
Sci/Tech,"Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), formed by major Hollywood movie studios, said Thursday it seeks to sue computer users suspected of illegally distributing movies over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft corporate Vice President Tom Button said his companu and Intel want consumers to realize how PCs can help them get the most out of their entertainment experiences, from digital movies and music to photos and TV programs."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s Global Services division has created a practice to help customers with Web services management tools scale to larger service-oriented architectures (SOA).
Sports,"The Mets introduced the longtime New York Yankees coach as their new manager Thursday at Shea Stadium. Randolph takes over from Art Howe, fired at the end of the season."
World,Defence minister Adam Ingram today told MPs that three members of the Black Watch regiment had been killed in central Iraq. Mr Ingram was unable to give details of the incident in his Commons statement but 
World,"Greece on Thursday sharply protesteda US decision to recognize the former Yugoslav state on its northern border as  quot;Macedonia quot;, the same name as a northern Greek province where Alexander the Great was born."
Business,  Jurors returned to a Houston federal court Thursday to begin the second phase of the Enron Merrill Lynch fraud and conspiracy trial.
Business,"Ontario Finance Minister Greg Sorbara said government spending and revenue rose almost equally in the first six months of the fiscal year, leaving the provincial budget deficit unchanged "
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES, Nov 4 (AFP) - Hollywood studios on Thursday launched a major new legal onslaught against online film piracy, announcing that they are suing people who illegally download movies from the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that World of Warcraft, its highly anticipated online world title, will debut on Nov. 23."
Sports,"Romanian soccer star Adrian Mutu as he arrives at the British Football Association in London, ahead of his disciplinary hearing, Thursday Nov. 4, 2004."
Sports,BOMBAY: Australia #39;s Jason Gillespie produced a superb spell of pace bowling to help rout India for 104 only for Anil Kumble to keep home hopes alive on the second day of the fourth cricket test overnight.
Sports,"For the first time since 1993, Willie Randolph won #39;t be in a Yankees uniform on Opening Day when New York opens its season next April."
World,"A triumphant George Bush has attempted to reach out to the world, insisting that  quot;every civilised country quot; has a stake in the US-led war on terror."
Sci/Tech,"Joy during the holiday season usually comes from family and friends, but this year Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. want it to also come from the PC."
Business,"Telecom reported first quarter net earnings after tax of \$193 million, an increase of 19.1 percent on the same quarter in 2003. Reported net earnings included an abnormal item of \$10 million relating to the "
Business,Shares of Pfizer (PFE:NYSE - news - research) dropped Thursday after a Canadian newspaper reported that the arthritis drug Celebrex is  quot;suspected of contributing to at least 14 deaths.
Business,General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday posted weaker US vehicle sales for October due to fewer blow-out incentives as inventories of older model 2004 vehicles declined.
Sci/Tech,"A year after the recording industry opened fire on illegal file-sharers with hundreds of lawsuits, the movie industry has followed its lead."
Sci/Tech,Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have identified the growth factors essential to allow spermatogonial stem cells -- the continually self-renewing cells that produce sperm -- to exist in culture indefinitely.
Sci/Tech,The details of the next Beagle mission to Mars have been announced by the team behind Beagle 2. Lead Beagle scientist Colin Pilger has outlined plans for putting a new robotic laboratory on the Red Planet.
Sports, The president of Turin #39;s organising commmittee (TOROC) for the 2006 winter Olympic Games resigned in protest at what he sees as the Italian government #39;s meddling in the organisation of the Games.
Sports,"St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Tampa Bay Devil Rays centerfielder Rocco Baldelli is scheduled to undergo knee surgery on Friday."
Sports,Thats my observation following the official announcement Wednesday that Tom Lehman will be the 2006 US Ryder Cup captain. It was a surprising move by the sponsoring PGA 
World,"Three British troops have been killed and others injured in an attack in central Iraq, British Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram confirmed on Thursday."
World," Ivory Coast government forces carried out bombing raids of former rebels on the country #39;s main northern town, Ivory Coast military officials told AFP."
Business,"  Altria Group Inc. is beginning to make the needed preparations to possibly split up into several parts in order to maximize shareholder value, chairman and chief executive Louis Camilleri said Thursday."
Business,"com November 4, 2004, 10:28 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) plans to begin filing copyright theft lawsuits Nov. 16 against users of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks who illegally trade movies over the file-swapping networks.
Sci/Tech,"US researchers say that they have found sperm nursery cells in mice, grown them in lab dishes and used them to father baby mice. They say the development could lead to easier ways to genetically manipulate "
Sports,"Tampa Bay center fielder Rocco Baldelli hurt his left knee playing baseball at his Cumberland, RI, home and will undergo surgery on Friday."
Sports,"Former Florida Coach Steve Spurrier said Thursday he will not be a candidate to replace Ron Zook as coach of the Gators.  quot;I have informed Jeremy Foley, our athletic director, that "
Sports,"Pass pressure has been poor, tackling sloppy and the intensity of earlier this season absent. Players appear tentative, confused and surprisingly ordinary."
Sports,"A day after signing his first long-term contract as an NBA head coach, Lawrence Frank wasn #39;t in a mood to celebrate. Between the joy of extending his childhood dream and the news conference to announce it "
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has reaffirmed that he would block moves to bury Yasser Arafat in Jerusalem, public radio reported Thursday as medical sources said the Palestinian leader was clinically dead."
Business,"Crude oil climbed more than \$1 in New York on the re-election of President George W. Bush, who has been filling the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve."
Business,"FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady as expected on Thursday for the 17th month in a row, uncertain about how resilient the euro zone economy will prove to a strong currency and high oil prices."
Business,"Telecom Corp., New Zealand #39;s largest phone company, probably increased first-quarter profit 14 percent as it spent more on marketing and cut prices to lure customers to its mobile and high-speed Internet services."
Business,"MCI Inc. (MCIP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported a \$3.4 billion third-quarter loss as it wrote down the value of its assets due to a withering price war for long-distance telephone service."
Business,"Viacom Inc. plans to submit a bid to buy financial news provider MarketWatch Inc., according to a filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business," BellSouth Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. again are joining forces in an effort to lead the way in Internet based phone directories, with a planned purchase of www."
Business,  Fremont Investment Advisors agreed Thursday to pay  $4.1 million to settle federal and state regulatory allegations that it permitted market timing and late trading in its funds.
Sci/Tech,"Taking a cue from recording companies, Hollywood movie studios are preparing to file copyright infringement lawsuits against computer users they say are illegally distributing movies online, a source familiar with the studios #39; plans said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"com November 4, 2004, 1:03 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will give customers advance notice of its monthly security updates in an effort to help them prepare to install related software patches, the company announced today."
Sci/Tech,"IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 4, 2004 -- Highly Anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online Game to Release Simultaneously in Multiple Regions for the Holiday Season."
Sci/Tech,"BT has reported a rising share of net broadband additions during its fiscal second quarter, signalling its position in the business was not as bad as some had analysts had feared."
Sports,"After a solid performance on an injured leg in his Heat debut, Shaquille ONeal will get to play in front of the home crowd when Miami hosts LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at AmericanAirlines Arena."
Sports,RUUD van Nistelrooy answered Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s prayers with four goals as Manchester United got its Champions League campaign back on track with a 4-1 win over Sparta Prague yesterday.
World,Three soldiers of the Black Watch regiment were killed by a suicide car bomb at a checkpoint. One translater was also killed. The attack comes as US forces launched fresh air and artillery strikes on Fallujah 
World,4 November 2004 -- Afghan President-elect Hamid Karzai today pledged to use his five-year term to crack down on commanders and the country #39;s drug economy.
Business,"Oil prices eased on Thursday, trimming gains from a \$1 rally the previous day following President George W. Bush #39;s US.election victory."
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov 4 (AFP) - Media-entertainment giant Viacom Inc. expects to make a bid for financial newsgroup MarketWatch Inc., according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing disclosed Thursday."
Business,"Altria Group Inc., the parent company of cigarette maker Philip Morris and Kraft Foods Inc., may split into three separate units to improve shareholder value, according to Chief Executive Louis Camilleri."
Sci/Tech," California researchers fiddled with a single gene to create mice hypersensitive to nicotine, pointing to a single molecule partly to blame for nicotines addictive allure."
Sci/Tech,A Sun Microsystems executive expressed confidence that highly skilled workers in the Philippines and in Vietnam will make the two countries the center for the development of the Internet program Java in Southeast Asian.
Sports,"MUCH as Ruud van Nistelrooy (left) enjoys playing in the Champions League, Sir Alex Ferguson enjoys seeing his star striker perform like he did against Sparta Prague."
Sports,"Tom Brennan, longtime Vermont basketball coach, announced Thursday that he will leave the job after the 2004-05 season.  quot;This will mark 19 of the most wonderful years of my life "
World,"  Palestinian officials are starting to transfer some of Yasser Arafat #39;s power, as the longtime leader #39;s health appears to be deteriorating."
World,_ President Bush insists it #39;s not a waste of time to try to promote freedom in places like Iraq and other parts of the Middle East.
Business,JAKARTA: OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said Thursday the cartel would monitor any impact from the re-election of US President George W. Bush on oil prices.
Business,"WASHINGTON, DC--Qwest Communications, the No. 4 US local telephone company, reported a third-quarter loss on Thursday due to a decline in revenue and having settled charges with US regulators."
Business,BellSouth Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. are expanding their partnership beyond Cingular Wireless with a joint purchase of YellowPages.
Business,"Ontario Finance Minister Greg Sorbara forecast the province will end the current fiscal year with aC\$2.2 billion (\$1.8 billion) budget deficit, unchanged from what he predicted in May."
Sci/Tech,"The movie industry on Thursday said it plans to start suing later this month people who have illegally swapped movies on the Internet, saying the practice represents the greatest economic threat ever faced by the industry."
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s iTunes store currently has coverage in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, France and Germany."
Sports,"The chief organizer of the 2006 Turin Olympics is quitting in a power struggle with the Italian government, just 15 months before the start of the Winter Games."
Sports,"STUTTGART, November 4 (UEFA Cup) - VfB Stuttgart went clear at the top of Group G with a convincing win over Portuguese giants Benfica."
Sports,Cornerback Fred Smoot said today that he is enthused by the progress of negotiations with the Washington Redskins on a contract extension and hopes to play his entire career with the team.
World,President of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament (EP) Martin Schulz on Thursday hailed the efforts by incoming President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso in revamping his team for approval.
Business,"Altria Group Inc. (MO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has begun preparing itself for a possible break-up to gain fuller market value for its businesses, its chief executive "
Business," A Salt Lake City startup called Linux Networx has just closed a second round of venture funding for a staggering  $40 million, further proof of investors #39; appetite for Linux as a solid, high growth alternative to Windows and Unix."
Sports,"Former Gator football coach Steve Spurrier will not be back coaching the Gators next fall. In a statement released just before noon, Spurrier said that he told Athletic Director Jeremy "
World,JERUSALEM : Political leaders in Israel and the West Bank steeled themselves for the end of the Yasser Arafat era as the vanguard of the Palestinian nationalist struggle for the past four decades lay brain dead in a Paris hospital.
World,"Europeans were right. It was a world election. They favored Kerry, roughly 6-1. Now they must live with the result. Europeans opposed Bush largely because they believe his "
Business,"Nokia (NOK1V.HE: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, expects slowing mobile phone growth in 2005 but plans to launch "
Business,"Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. (SN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 1.9 percent in October, breaking a string of six straight monthly declines, helped by growth in appliances."
Sci/Tech,  Hollywood studios say they will file hundreds of lawsuits later this month against individuals who swap pirated copies of movies over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 4, 2004 -- Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have successfully grown stem cells that make sperm, which could eventually lead to new treatments for male infertility."
Sci/Tech,"While the victims of the latest phishing technique may not have to click on a link to be victimized by the effort to steal information, the attack is similar to traditional phishing scams because "
World,"Ivory Coast warplanes bombed the largest city of the rebel-held north in wave after wave of attacks Thursday, breaking a more than year-old cease-fire in the civil war that split West Africa #39;s one-time economic powerhouse."
World,The security situation in Sudan #39;s troubled western region of Darfur would further deteriorate as both the Sudanese government and the region #39;s rebelgroups seem to 
Business,"Manulife Financial Corp., Canada #39;s biggest insurer, said third-quarter profit rose 81 percent, bolstered by its C\$19 billion (\$16 billion) acquisition of John Hancock Financial Services in the US."
Business,  A proposal for a  $1.4 billion stadium for the New York Jets professional football team inched ahead on Thursday as the Empire State Development Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Genetically altered mice that are unusually sensitive to nicotine may help scientists nail down exactly how people become addicted to smoking, US researchers said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"A study on mutations in the brains of mice may someday be used to help smokers quit. By Ed Edelson. THURSDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDayNews) -- Researchers say they have identified brain cell receptors that appear "
Sci/Tech,"Networking firm Novell Inc. on Thursday said Chris Stone, vice chairman of the office of the chief executive officer, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities."
Sci/Tech,A \$100 million supercomputer being built to analyze the nation #39;s nuclear stockpile has again set an unofficial performance record - the second in just over a month.
Sports, Vijay Singh used a steady round to pull within two strokes of the lead after Thursdays opening round of the  $6 million Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.
Sports,"Newcastle United took control of Group D with a comfortable 2-0 win over Dynamo Tbilisi at St James #39; Park. Patrick Kluivert, Craig Bellamy and Alan Shearer all went close, before Laurent Robert fired a good chance wide on the half-hour mark."
Sports,Boudewijn Zenden scored twice as Middlesbrough beat Lazio 2-0 to maintain its 100 percent record in the UEFA Cup group stage on Thursday.
World,European Union leaders on Thursday considered taking on a bigger role in rebuilding Iraq and forging stronger ties with re-elected President Bush.
World,"South Korean officials were very cautious when they were waiting for the outcome of the closely contested US presidential election, refraining from making any prediction or comments."
Business,"European aerospace giant EADS more than doubled its profit in the first nine months of the year, topping market expectations as a rebound in civil "
Sci/Tech,"com November 4, 2004, 2:38 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,A \$US100 million (\$A130 million) supercomputer being built to analyse the US nuclear stockpile has again set an unofficial performance record - the second in just over a month.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Nov 4, 2004 - A \$100 million supercomputer being built to analyze the nation #39;s nuclear stockpile has again set an unofficial performance record the second in just over a month."
Sci/Tech,Opera Software and SlipStream Data announced the integration of the Opera browser with SlipStream #39;s web and email acceleration technology.
Sports,Britain #39;s Darren Clarke shared the lead with Jay Haas and Jerry Kelly after Thursday #39;s wet first round of the \$6 million season-ending Tour Championship.
Sports,"Middlesbrough secured a victory at home to Lazio, while Newcastle was also too good for Dynamo Tbilisi as the UEFA Cup action continued across Europe."
World," The Charles Jenkins saga drew nearer an end Wednesday when the Army sergeant was reduced in rank to E 1, dishonorably discharged and ordered to forfeit all pay and allowances and serve six months in prison after pleading guilty to "
World,The group holding three foreign aid workers in Afghanistan says it will decide Friday whether to kill them. NEW DELHI AND ISLAMABAD - The brazen daylight kidnapping of three international aid workers in 
World,"Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Thursday he hopes to further develop Japanese-US ties through his close personal relationship with President George W. Bush, who was re-elected in a neck and neck race with Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry."
Business," US cable television mogul John Malone has swooped on a large parcel of News Corp. #39;s (NCP) voting stock, upsetting the balance of power inside the global media company on the eve of its long awaited incorporation in the US, the Sydney "
Business,"Tobacco and food giant Altria Group Inc. is moving ahead with preparations to break itself up into two or three businesses, the company #39;s chairman and CEO said Thursday."
Business,"Conexant Systems Inc. shares slid in after-hours trade Thursday after the chip maker reported a fourth-quarter loss, following others in the industry to report customer demand below expectations."
Business,"ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Thousands of cocktail waitresses, housekeepers, bellhops and other workers returned to their jobs today, ending a monthlong strike that hit them in the pocketbook and cost this gambling town visitors."
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America will begin suing online file traders this month, pursuing a strategy similar to one employed by the recording industry during the past year."
Sci/Tech,"Roughly a month before its November 9 release, a pirated version of Halo 2 began to be widely circulated around the Web. Now, it seems the game is once again falling into gamers #39; hands earlier than Microsoft and Bungie had planned."
Sports,VILLANOVA (Pennsylvania): Third-seeded Maria Sharapova of Russia moved into the quarter-finals of the Advanta Tennis Championships on Wednesday when Jelena Kostenic of Croatia was forced to retire in the third set because of a strained groin.
Sports,"Just 15 months before the start of the games, the chief organizer of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics is quitting in a power struggle with the Italian government."
Sports,"PARIS, Nov. 4. - Both Lyon and Manchester Uniteds Ruud van Nistelrooy struck four times in group D of the Champions League as the French champions downed Fenerbahce 4-2 while the Dutch stars goals "
Sports,"It was supposed to go to Payne Stewart, the position of captain of the United States Ryder Cup team for 2006. That was the speculation."
World,"By Richard Lloyd Parry at Camp Dogwood and Michael Evans, Defence Editor. THREE soldiers of the Black Watch battle group were killed yesterday in the first fatal suicide bomb attack against British troops in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,The first analysis of a rare Roman skin cream shows that it is similar to modern equivalents and suggests that women went to the same lengths to look beautiful two thousand years ago as they do today.
Sci/Tech," File swappers beware. Illegally downloading movies can now get you sued. Like the recording companies, movie studios are fed up with computer users sharing unauthorized copies of "
Sci/Tech,"An IBM-built supercomputer being assembled for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has attained a record 70.72 trillion computations per second, the Energy Department said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft wants to create closer ties between its Office desktop software and its server applications in the next version of Office, hoping customers will upgrade their copies of the dominant desktop software suite."
Sci/Tech,Shares of Novell (NOVL:Nasdaq - news - research) are slipping after-hours on the unexpected news that the software company #39;s No.
Sci/Tech,Altec Lansing has been around since before the dawn of stereo. Altec Lansing was formed in 1941 when Altec purchased the Lansing Manufacturing Company.
Sports,TWO Boudewijn Zenden goals put Middlesbrough firmly on the UEFA Cup map at the Riverside today. The victory was richly deserved and means Middlesbrough are likely to qualify from Group E into the latter knockout stages.
Sports,The president of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympic Games has decided to resign saying he no longer has the support of the Italian government.
Sports,"If it #39;s true what they say about nice guys finishing last, Ruud van Nistelrooy must be a right nasty piece of work. Manchester United #39;s serial goalscorer has been accused "
World," A strong quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 jolted Japan #39;s northernmost main island of Hokkaido Thursday night, the Japan Meteorological Agency said."
Business,"Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Southeast Asia #39;s largest phone company, said the popularity of cut-rate calling plans offered by its Australian mobile-phone unit may limit the impact of lower prices on profit."
Business,New York AG is investigating the timing of a sale by Thomas Marra; company reports higher 3Q. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Sci/Tech,"spackbace writes  quot;The notorious, mysterious Source Code Club (SCC) has re-emerged, this time selling source code for a Cisco application in another blatant violation of copyright regulations."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s Global Services division Thursday announced the formation of a management practice to help customers implement service-oriented architectures.
Sci/Tech,"As Apple Computer #39;s IPod has become a cultural phenomenon akin to Sony #39;s Walkman, the market for IPod accessories has exploded--some of the biggest names in computer and home audio have responded with speaker systems specifically made for the IPod (and "
Sports,"Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren hailed as something special his sides stunning UEFA Cup victory over Lazio. Two goals from Bolo Zenden, one either side of half-time, crowned "
Sports,Alan Shearer last night demonstrated why Newcastle manager Graeme Souness is toying with the idea of trying to persuade his captain to postpone his retirement with the clinical 
Sports,"THERE is a point on the New York City Marathon course, at about 15 miles, where the runners cross the Queensboro Bridge and catch a view of the Empire State Building over to their left."
Sports,"One day after it appeared the New York Jets would get Sam Cowart back into the lineup for Sunday #39;s game at Buffalo, the outlook became less optimistic."
World,"ILL HEALTH -- Under a portrait of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia talks to journalists after an emergency Fatah Central Committee meeting at Arafat #39;s headquarters in the West Bank town of Ramallah, Thursday."
Business,"Altria Group Inc. is beginning to make the needed preparations to possibly split up into several parts in order to maximize shareholder value, chairman and chief executive Louis Camilleri said Thursday."
Business,"Cardinal Health Inc., the second-largest distributor of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies in the United States, reported Thursday that first-quarter earnings fell 25 percent because of declines in drug distribution due to drug maker sales "
Business,Conexant (CNXT:Nasdaq - news - research) posted a sequential decline in fourth-quarter revenue due to lower demand that boosted inventory -- a circumstance that the chip supplier said will plague results in the current quarter.
Business,"Viacom Inc. confirmed Thursday that it plans to bid for the part of MarketWatch that it doesn #39;t already own. Viacom, which holds a 22."
Business,"Dr David Graham, associate director for science in the Office of Drug Safety at FDA, alleged in a  quot;series of testy e-mail exchanges quot; that agency officials  quot;delayed and demeaned quot; the results of a study he conducted that found Vioxx -- a COX-2 inhibitor "
Sci/Tech,"The movie industry announced today it will launch its first wave of lawsuits later this month against those it alleges are illegally sharing copyrighted films on the Internet, following its "
Sci/Tech,"com November 4, 2004, 3:25 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
Sci/Tech,"Chris Stone, who was instrumental in Novell #39;s acquisition of SUSE Linux, has left for other pursuits, the company said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"tech fraudsters have developed a new way of tricking customers who go online to do their banking, analysts warned yesterday. A  quot;Trojan horse quot; programme insinuates itself into a user #39;s computer via an email "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft responded quickly to Apple #39;s recent European expansion for its iTunes service by launching its own online music service MSN Music in eight European countries.
Sports,"November 5, 2004. Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has been suspended for seven months and fined 20,000 following an FA disciplinary hearing into his failed drugs test."
World,"CLAMART, France The mystery surrounding Yasser Arafats illness broadened Thursday as the Palestinian leader at various times was said to be in a coma, in stable but serious condition, very critically ill, and then dead - until reports of his death "
World,"The United States embassy in Damascus, Syria, says it has temporarily closed its doors to the public to re-evaluate its security but would not say if it is the target of a specific threat."
Business,"When asked if OPEC will discuss a possible cut in output in the second quarter of 2005 at its meeting next month in Cairo, OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said:  quot;We do not know yet."
Business,European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet warned on Thursday that persistent high oil prices could stoke inflation and undermine an already slow economic recovery in the eurozone.
Business,"A US Food and Drug Administration official who attempted to publish his negative findings about the now-withdrawn painkiller Vioxx said that agency officials ridiculed the results and ultimately delayed publication, The New York Times reported Thursday."
Business,"By a 5-0 vote Thursday, Maines Gambling Control Board granted Penn National Gaming Inc. a conditional license to operate slot machines at Bangors harness racing track."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Intel have joined forces in the hope of advancing a strategy both companies have been plotting for some time, saying they will work together to promote cutting edge digital home entertainment options."
Sports,"  The Washington State University men #39;s basketball team was picked to finish ninth in the 2004 05 Pacific 10 Conference season in the annual preseason media poll, announced Wednesday at the conference #39;s media day."
Sports,East Carolina quarterback James Pinkney and two other players are listed as questionable for Saturday #39;s game at Houston after they were injured in a single-car accident.
Business,"US drugs giant Merck  amp; Co Inc. should have pulled its Vioxx painkiller from the market four years ago, because data showing it raised the risk of heart attacks has existed since 2000, Swiss scientists said on Friday."
Business,"Viacom said today that it expects to make a bid for MarketWatch Inc., according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing."
Business,"Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation #39;s second-largest lender, reiterated its forecast for compound annual growth in per-share operating profit of at least 10 percent in the next two years."
Business,"BellSouth and SBC intend to combine YellowPages.com with their own online directory affiliates, RealPages.com and SmartPages.com, respectively."
Sci/Tech,"In September, IBM announced that the Blue Gene/L prototype had sustained speeds of 36 trillion calculations per second. Last week, NASA announced that a system built by Silicon Graphics had topped that by sustaining 42 trillion calculations per second."
Sci/Tech,"Because his job involves driving around on Mars all day, Cornell University astronomer Steve Squyres is glad he no longer has to make a cross-country commute to get home."
Sports,"IT HAS taken 128 years but after all the pain and pessimism, plus the passion, persistence and pockets of Steve Gibson, the chairman, Middlesbrough were finally allowed to play with the big boys last night."
Sports,"Prosecutors dropped sexual assault charges against two high school football players accused of raping a 15-year-old schoolmate. Charges against the boys, ages 15 and 17, were dropped Wednesday."
World,"CLAMART, France, Nov 4 (AFP) - Several dozen people on Thursday gathered outside a military hospital near Paris where Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was being kept alive by artificial life support systems."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: To Iraq now, where three British soldiers have been killed and a number of others injured in an ambush by insurgents."
Business,The Murdoch family #39;s long-term control of its media empire is less certain this week after News Corporation #39;s largest investor moved to almost double his voting stake.
Business,"The European Central Bank (ECB) will keep borrowing costs at a six-decade low for an 18th month as a surge in oil costs curbs economic growth in the dozen nations sharing the euro, a survey of economists showed."
Business, Australa #39;s Seven Network Ltd. (SEV.AU) said Friday that earnings before interest and tax for the six months ending Dec. 31 will be down around 20 from A $112.
Sci/Tech,"A Loudoun County jury convicted two North Carolina residents of violating Virginia #39;s anti-spam law yesterday, a decision that likely will become a landmark in the nation #39;s growing crusade against unwanted e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"Rich Kaplan of Microsoft #39;s Security Business  amp; Technology Unit previewed the company #39;s Windows Rights Management Services Service Pack 1 beta at RSA Conference Europe 2004, and announced the "
Sports,"It was difficult for Tim Henman to be overly disappointed after losing his Paris Masters title yesterday. After all, he still has two major events to look forward to in the next few "
Sports,"WHILE awaiting the result of the North East Assembly referendum, Newcastle United cast a marginal vote in favour of European football."
Sports," The Philadelphia Eagles showed their confidence in Sheldon Brown on Thursday, signing the cornerback to a six year contract extension."
World,United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has condemned raids by government aircraft on rebel-held Ivory Coast as a  quot;major violation quot; of the ceasefire.
Business,"Halifax says price of average home fell 1.1 per cent last month. Bank not expected to act until next year. By Philip Thornton, Economics Correspondent."
Business,Cazenove is planning to end 181 years of independence by announcing today it is creating a joint venture with the Wall Street investment bank JP Morgan Chase.
Business," We have expanded our list to 200 names from 100 in 2003. To make the top 100 this year required personal wealth of at least  $141 million, against  $100 million last year."
Sci/Tech,"In a surprise move this week, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has launched a multi-pronged legal attack on movie downloaders."
Sci/Tech,A group of unknown hackers posted on message boards and security user groups claiming to sell Ciscos PIX Firewall software source code for sale.
Sci/Tech,"A single gene could be responsible for determining how easily people become addicted to smoking, according to a report published today."
Sci/Tech,"Cells critical to sperm development have been grown in the lab and used to father baby mice, US researchers say. They said the development could lead to easier ways to genetically manipulate animals, and said "
Sci/Tech,"Over on Microsoft #39;s Xbox campus today, the  quot;Halo 2 quot; fans chosen to take part in a Backstage Pass event were given some time to speak with the Xbox bigwigs -- Robbie Bach, senior vice president of Microsoft #39;s Home  amp; Entertainment division, J Allard and "
Sports,India yesterday resembled a cartoon villain whose face has been frazzled by a backfiring booby trap. Having presented Australia with a green seamer in Nagpur last week they attempted to make amends by producing 
Sports,The president of the 2006 Winter Games in Turin is to offer his resignation because he no longer has the support of the Italian government.
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 4, 2004) -- Sheldon Brown signed a six-year extension with Philadelphia, keeping the second-year cornerback with the Eagles through the 2012 season."
Sports,"Willie Randolph hung up the phone and gave his wife a big hug. After falling short nearly a dozen times, he finally was a major league manager."
Sports,"  With a package of academic reforms in place, the NCAA #39;s next crusade will address what its president calls a dangerous drift toward professionalism and sports entertainment."
Sports,A NATIONAL Guard F-16 fighter jet on a night training mission has turned its guns on an elementary school and strafed it with 25 rounds of ammunition.
World,"By Kim Sengupta in Baghdad and Richard Lloyd Parry in Camp Dogwood, Iraq. The attack was carried out with deadly thoroughness, and took planning that illustrated the depth of the militants #39; information."
World,"THE crisis in Darfur is now affecting at least two million people as violence and insecurity in the war-torn region of Sudan intensify, the United Nations warned last night."
Business, European Union leaders got a wake up call this week as a high level report warned the bloc must run just to stand still in global competitiveness rankings.
Business, Seven Network Ltd. (SEV.AU) chairman and biggest shareholder Kerry Stokes said Friday he has no intentions of selling his 43 stake in the Australian television broadcaster.
Business,SAN DIEGO A federal judge in San Diego issued an order today freezing about 600 (m) million dollars tied to a company that peddled allegedly fraudulent tax avoidance schemes to doctors.
Business," It #39;s been a long time coming but the state #39;s financial picture, at least on the income side, is brightening, state officials said Thursday."
Sports,"The San Diego Chargers #39; home game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday will not be shown on local TV because 9,500 general admission tickets remained unsold at Thursday #39;s deadline."
World,"THE HAGUE, Netherlands Officials in the Netherlands say the killers of an outspoken filmmaker are also threatening a Dutch politician."
World,The unprecedented crisis over the European Commission moved decisively towards a conclusion last night when two would-be commissioners were dumped and a reshuffled team was announced.
Business,"The Halifax, Britain #39;s biggest mortgage lender, yesterday reported the sharpest fall in house prices for four years, the clearest signal to date that the country #39;s housing boom has run out of steam."
Business, Seven Network Ltd. (SEV.AU) chairman and biggest shareholder Kerry Stokes said Friday he has no intentions of selling his 43 stake in the Australian television broadcaster.
Business,Airbus landed another blow in its battle with rival aircraft maker Boeing with an order which could be worth up to \$6bn (more than 3bn).
Sci/Tech,"com November 4, 2004, 6:00 PM PT. Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Sports,Boudewijn Zenden scored twice as Middlesbrough defeated two-time Italian champion Lazio 2-0 to post its second straight victory in the group stage of European soccer #39;s UEFA Cup.
Sports,Several factors went into Omar Minaya #39;s decision to hire Willie Randolph as the new manager of the Mets. One of them involved Kaz Matsui.
Sports,The US military was investigating Thursday a National Guard F-16 fighter jet that fired 25 rounds through a New Jersey school. The rounds were fired on a nighttime training 
Sports," Oregon State cornerback Aric Williams remembers just how dangerous Reggie Bush can be. Last season, Bush grabbed a simple screen pass from quarterback Matt Leinhart and took it for a touchdown in USCs 52 28 victory over the Beavers."
World,"LONDON: Three British soldiers were yesterday killed in a suicide and mortar fire attack at a checkpoint, only days after being redeployed to an insurgent-hit region near Baghdad, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram told the parliament."
World, African Union mediators struggled Thursday to persuade the Sudanese government and rebel leaders from the war torn region of Darfur to sign up to a compromise security deal and save their peace talks from failure.
World,"In the days when Britain was being forced to give up one colony after another, the phrase  quot;father of the nation quot; was much in vogue."
Business,"RALEIGH, NC State lawmakers have approved a 242 (m) million dollar incentives package to bring a Dell computer manufacturing plant to the Triad."
Business,"The Los Angeles area #39;s black community was the chief victim of a Ponzi scheme that took at least \$8 million from investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged Thursday as it shut down two companies it said were involved."
Business,"An arthritis drug should have been taken off the market years before it was finally withdrawn, say researchers. Manufacturer Merck withdrew Vioxx in September after evidence linking it to heart problems."
Business," Ontario must exercise restraint in keeping to its plan to balance the budget, Finance Minister Greg Sorbara said Thursday as he gave his first economic statement since May #39;s budget."
Sci/Tech,A supercomputer being built to analyze the US nuclear stockpile has again set an unofficial performance record -- the second in just over a month.
Sports,One of the hallmarks of Tom Brennan #39;s 19-year run as Vermont men #39;s basketball coach has been his approach to filling the point guard position.
Sports,"  According to an Associated Press report, the Cardinals have chosen to buy out Woody Williams #39; 2005 contract option."
World,"GEORGE Bush yesterday snubbed Tony Blair #39;s bid to kick-start the Middle East peace process. In his congratulation message to the newly re-elected US president, Blair called "
Business,"MCI and Qwest Communications International, two of the country #39;s largest phone companies, reported large losses in the third quarter, driven by a continued decline in revenue and one-time write-offs."
Business,US entrepreneurs participating in the Havana Trade Fair are planning to negotiate new sales of cattle and foodstuffs and hope to exceed the one billion dollars in total revenue they have 
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood studios are about to take the long-anticipated step of firing a barrage of lawsuits at some of the most prolific Internet pirates, echoing the legal strategy that the recording industry already has used with limited success."
Sports,The American woman who cruised past a broken Paula Radcliffe to win an Olympic marathon medal still believes that the 30-year-old world record-holder is the person to beat in New York on Sunday.
Sports,"FORT LAUDERDALE -- Tiger Woods is taking a swing at the builder of his luxury yacht Privacy, #39; #39; accusing the shipyard in a lawsuit of using his name and photograph for financial gain without permission."
World,"FALLUJAH, November 05 (Online): US artillery shelled Fallujah on Thursday after overnight air and tank attacks killed five people in Iraqs most rebellious city, braced for an all-out offensive now the US presidential election is over."
World,"Warning that Darfur is descending into anarchy, the top UN envoy to Sudan urged the Security Council Thursday to quickly deploy African troops to deter violence and speed up peace talks "
Business,"FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank (ECB) staged a tough balancing act yesterday, sharpening its warnings about the inflationary dangers of high oil prices but noting that costly energy is also softening economic growth."
Business,"A federal judge has temporarily frozen more than \$500 million in assets owned by thousands of doctors and dentists who bought abusive tax shelters run by a San Diego investment company, the Justice Department announced yesterday."
Business,"The chief executive of the Altria Group, Louis C. Camilleri, said yesterday that the company might split into two or three independent entities."
Business,"The Los Angeles area #39;s black community was the chief victim of a Ponzi scheme that took at least \$8 million from investors, the Securities "
Business,Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Honda Co. led Asian automakers to a record share of the US market in October as improved quality and fuel efficiency bolstered demand for their newest car and light truck models.
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 4--Nokia is moving rapidly in the multimedia smart phone segment in the Asia-Pacific market as part of its strategy to focus on what it sees as a key growth driver next year, with the introduction of three new interactive application handsets."
Sports,"com. Thome has known Charlie Manuel for his entire professional baseball life, which started shortly after he became a 13th-round draft pick by the Cleveland Indians in 1989."
Sports,"The Philadelphia Eagles have taken yet another step in locking up their youngsters for the long term. FOXSports.com has learned that Philly has signed starting cornerback Sheldon Brown to a six-year, \$25 million "
Sports," quot;Take Me Out, quot; which opens Wednesday at the Seattle Repertory Theatre, is about baseball. Playwright Richard Greenberg is a baseball fan."
World,"Government planes in Ivory Coast conducted bombing raids against two rebel-held towns starting shortly after sunrise on Thursday, ending a tenuous yearlong cease "
Business,"Conservative predictions by the National Weather Service during Hurricane Isabel, communication breakdowns within the agency and confusing bulletins led DC area officials to underestimate the "
Sci/Tech,"Taking a cue from the music industry, film studios and the Motion Picture Association of America said on Thursday that they were readying the first lawsuits against people "
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at Cornell University are still sending messages to Mars giving instructions to the rover, Opportunity.  quot;Telling the rover how to point the cameras, and then how to take the images, what kind of "
Sci/Tech,"For a year, Microsoft Corp. has extolled the virtues of the Can-Spam Act, which Congress passed in late 2003 to crack down on purveyors of unwanted bulk e-mail."
Sports,"If you excel early, you will get a chance to excel late. That was the message Coach Lenny Wilkens wanted to impart to his Knicks, young and old, about what will happen when the fourth quarter arrives."
World,": Suspected Muslim insurgents attacked an army unit protecting Buddhist monks at a monastery early Friday, killing one of the soldiers as sectarian violence continued in southern Thailand, police said."
Business,Wall Street continued its post-election rally yesterday as oil prices dropped by more than \$2 a barrel and President Bush outlined plans for a second term.
Business,Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said today that the cartel will monitor any impact on oil prices from the re-election of US President George W. Bush.
Business,Companies caught up in New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer #39;s investigation into rigged bids and kickbacks in the insurance industry began firing and suspending 
Business,The Wachovia Corporation agreed to pay a \$37 million civil fine Thursday to settle federal regulators #39; accusations that the company violated disclosure rules 
Business,"  A lawyer who was a central figure in an ongoing FBI investigation into city corruption died Thursday after a hospitalization of several days, his attorney said."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to head off the kind of rampant online piracy that has plagued the record industry, Hollywood #39;s major movie studios said yesterday that they would begin filing lawsuits "
Sports," quot;I #39;ve been about everywhere you can go, quot; Manuel said this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, where the Phillies introduced him as their 51st manager."
Sports,Prosecutors suddenly dropped charges against two Montclair High School football players charged with raping a schoolmate because they concluded that the sex was not forced or violent but 
Sci/Tech,"As NASA (news - web sites) #39;s Mars rovers keep rolling past all expectations of their useful lives, scientists have a happy mystery: For some reason one "
Sports,Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren was blown away by the Riverside club #39;s dominating performance Thursday evening against Lazio.
Sports,"Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens, left, shows his glove to a Japanese schoolboy during his visit to Nishigahara Elementary School in Tokyo, Friday, Nov. 5, 2004."
World,The United Nations #39; special envoy to Sudan told the Security Council on Thursday that Darfur is sliding into anarchy as government and rebel forces battle over control of the territory.
Business,"Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp. posted a higher profit Wednesday for its fiscal first quarter, driven by strong revenue gains in its broadcast and cable TV operations."
Business,"United Airlines, trying to restructure after nearly two years in bankruptcy protection, told its unions last night that it wanted to terminate its four pension plans and seek additional "
Business,"HOUSE prices have shown their largest decline in four years, according to figures out yesterday. The data came as the Bank of England announced that its interest rates would stay at 4.75 per cent."
Business,"Charles Hayward, a former top executive with The Daily Racing Form and Little Brown Publishing, was named yesterday to the top management position at the troubled New York Racing Association."
Sports,World number seven Tim Henman is already focused on the Masters in Houston and believes he has a good chance of finishing his 2004 season on a high there.
Sports,Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Euro success will help boss Rafa Benitez land a new striker in January. Carragher said:  quot;It is important we qualify because we obviously need to do something to bring in cover for Djibril Cisse.
Sports,"Ed Wade squared his shoulders behind the faux-wood podium, fixed his eyes and almost defiantly spit out his announcement written on the folded piece of paper in his hand."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles signed starting corner Sheldon Brown to a six-year contract extension Thursday."
Sports, News of Sergei Zholtok #39;s death sent shockwaves through the Latvia and hockey communities on Thursday. The 31 year old died while playing with Latvian club Riga 2000 in Belarus on Wednesday night.
World," Foreign Minister Franco Frattini was today named Italy #39;s next European commissioner following the withdrawal at the weekend of the initial candidate, Rocco Buttiglione."
World,"  Militants claiming to hold three United Nations workers hostage said talks on demands, which include the release of Taliban prisoners, had broken down and that they would decide Friday whether to kill the trio."
World,"Hamid Karzai formally accepted his election as president of Afghanistan Thursday, a day after a joint UN-Afghan electoral board proclaimed him the victor in the October 9 vote, and said he would not condone the existence of  quot;private militia forces "
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration said yesterday it is setting up a new system for identifying potentially dangerous and mislabeled dietary supplements, and it promised to aggressively go after "
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Low-cost carriers Southwest Airlines Inc., JetBlue Airways Corp. and Independence Air on Thursday reported upbeat October passenger traffic figures, signaling greater demand for air travel and lifting airline stock prices."
Sports,"Paula Radcliffe believes she is ready in every respect to challenge for the ING New York City Marathon title on Sunday. Radcliffe insisted she is top shape after arriving in the Big Apple, and although her "
Sports,"Phillies first baseman Jim Thome was the recipient of the 2004 Players Choice Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award on Thursday. The Man of the Year award, named in honor "
Business,"CHICAGO United Airlines, which has been threatening to end its pensions, has sent contract proposals to its employee unions. United wants to replace future pension plans with a defined contribution plan."
Sci/Tech,"BEIJING: China can expect to see the first commercial space flights in 20 years, the head of the country #39;s space program was quoted as saying by state media."
Sports,MEMPHIS Eric Shelton scored on a one-yard run with 37 seconds remaining to lift 14th-ranked Louisville past Memphis 56-to-49. The Tigers went ahead by a point when Stephen Gostkowski hit a 29-yard field goal with six-19 left.
Sports,"The NBA returned to Charlotte after a two-year absence, but the Bobcats could not start in style, losing 103-96 to the Washington Wizards."
Sports,"If Paula Radcliffe is looking for a low-profile re-entry into competition, she #39;s picked the wrong race. The 30-year-old world record holder hasn #39;t raced since her crack-up "
World,"Government planes in Ivory Coast bombed two rebel-held towns yesterday, ending a tenuous yearlong cease-fire and indicating a possible resumption of civil war."
Business,United Airlines #39; workers are getting formal details on how the bankrupt company wants to replace their traditional pension with a 401(k)-style benefit plan - plus further steep reductions in pay and other benefits.
Business,"The Metropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA), the agency responsible for public transit in Greater New York area, is lowering its projected fare increases and will not lay off employees, officials said Thursday."
Business,"Retailers around the country reported October sales Thursday that were better than Wall Street analysts were expecting, but industry experts said the results didn #39;t raise their expectations for the holiday season."
Sports," quot;I #39;m very close to retirement, quot; Clemens told reporters Friday.  quot;Obviously, I haven #39;t made the decision for the upcoming season yet."
World," Three British soldiers were killed in a suicide car bombing and mortar attack in Iraq Thursday, after taking up duties in a dangerous area south of Baghdad."
Business,"Verizon Wireless (VZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday that it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. (NXLC."
Business,The casualties of Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of bid-rigging and restraint of trade in the insurance industry are beginning to pile up.
Business,"  Qwest Communications International #39;s third quarter loss narrowed as the phone carrier slowed the decline in its sales, the company reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Taking a cue from the recording industry, Hollywood film studios said Thursday they would start suing those who pirate their movies online."
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s Blue Gene/L supercomputer has recaptured the speed record briefly held by Silicon Graphics Columbia system. Blue Gene/L, which is being installed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, hit 70."
Sci/Tech,"Opportunity, one of NASA #39;s two Mars rovers, struggled to get up the side of Endurance Crater. It spun its wheels, digging deep holes in the stadium-size crater #39;s  quot;sand trap."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp., which together have dominated the personal computer industry since the early 1980s, are for the first time running a joint advertising campaign to push their notion of the digital home."
Sci/Tech,"Extra-packed version of the latest Medal of Honor establishes retail beachhead; grunt #39;s version of the game due next week. As revealed two weeks ago, the once-delayed Directors Edition of Medal of Honor "
Sports,Off spinner Nathan Hauritz could hardly believe his eyes at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Nor could he believe his luck.  quot;I #39;ve never seen a wicket on which the 
Sports,"Nov. 4 (BCN) - San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds has been voted player of the year by his peers in Major League Baseball, the Giants announced today."
Sports,"All the hype and speculation came to an end Thursday when Steve Spurrier, once considered the leading man for the UF job, removed his name from the pool of candidates."
World,"UNITED NATIONS: Sudans Darfur region was heading for total anarchy and the United Nations would be blamed if the Security Council did not take action, a senior UN official warned on Thursday."
World,US President George W Bush today sketched out the agenda for his second term in office vowing to carry on the fight against terrorim and reach out to allies divided by the war in Iraq.
World,"The United Nations was increasingly worried about three of its election workers, it said on Thursday as it marked one week since they were abducted at gunpoint in Kabul by a Taliban splinter group which has threatened to kill them."
Business,"  When Marsh  amp; McLennan reports third quarter results next week, few analysts will be looking at the numbers."
Business,A widely prescribed arthritis drug withdrawn on safety grounds in September should have been taken off the market several years earlier.
Business,  Shares of Altria jumped more than 8 percent Thursday after the company #39;s chief executive said 2004 earnings would come in at the high end of previous expectations and that the company is looking at splitting up.
Sci/Tech,"Ubisoft #39;s first-person shooter is arriving on Microsoft #39;s console November 16, with the PlayStation 2 shipping as previously scheduled."
Sports,"Deena Kastor, as humble an athlete as they come, has been struggling with her newfound fame. For the last two months, Kastor has made the daily trek to her post office in tiny "
Sports,Mike Stoops knows all about winning. He was one of the architects of a defense that helped Oklahoma to the 2000 national championship.
Business,Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. to purchase all of its airwave licenses for \$3 billion.
Business,"Research shows that the dangers linking the arthritis drug Vioxx, a COX-2 inhibitor, to an increased risk of heart attacks, were known in 2000, which should have led to its immediate recall."
Sci/Tech,"The major Hollywood studios vowed yesterday to sue people who illegally download movies from the Internet, borrowing a page from the music industry #39;s script of using lawsuits to fight online piracy."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s older Martian robotic rover, Spirit, has found evidence that underground water changed a major rock formation called the Columbia Hills, scientists said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,An international team of astronomers believe they have solved a mystery that has been perplexing scientists for 100 years -- the origin of cosmic rays.
Sports,Test debutant Nathan Hauritz took the key wicket of Sachin Tendulkar to give Australia a slight advantage on day three of the fourth and final Test against India in Mumbai.
Sports,"The great thing about football in America is that you never know when all hell is going to break loose. When two teams are going to detonate for 105 points, 1,202 yards of offense "
Sports," Since his name first surfaced as a possible replacement for Ron Zook, former Florida football coach Steve Spurrier has been the focal point of a Gator Nation desperately seeking a return to glory."
World,"Muslim separatists are intensifying violence in southern Thailand in hopes of a brutal government response that would boost foreign support for their aims, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Friday."
World,"shakes hands with Hungarian defence minister after a military parade in Budapest, Wednesday. The prime minister said that Hungary would withdraw its 300 troops from Iraq by March 31 next year."
Business,"The Texas A amp;M University System named Robert D. McTeer, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, as its new chancellor on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;S Blue Gene supercomputer, which is still being installed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has set an unofficial performance record."
Sci/Tech,"  A month before the video game #39;s scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci fi action title  quot;Halo 2 quot; already were circulating on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Arts, the world #39;s leading interactive entertainment company, is pleased to announce that the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault(TM) Director #39;s Edition has shipped to stores in North America and is available for purchase today."
Sports,Vijay Singh of Fiji hits from the tee on the seventh hole during first-round play at the Tour Championship on Thursday in Atlanta.
Sports,"It #39;s not a lock that Steve Spurrier will return to coach Florida #39;s football team, but if not him, then who #39;ll coach the Gators after this year?"
Sports,Minnesota Vikings running back Michael Bennett watched the season #39;s first five games from the sideline with a knee injury. Anxiety over recovering from injury eventually led to concern 
Sports,"Charlie Manuel might turn out to be the best manager ever. He might lead the Phillies to the World Series and bring peace, love and understanding into a tense clubhouse."
World,"A suicide bomber killed three British troops and wounded eight others at a British checkpoint in central Iraq, Britain #39;s armed forces minister Adam Ingram told reporters on Thursday."
World,"A Buddhist village chief was beheaded in Thailand #39;s Narathiwat province yesterday in an apparent revenge killing, a week after 78 Muslim protesters were crushed to death en route to a military detention centre."
World,"A roadside bomb killed a US soldier and wounded another when it struck their vehicle near the Iraqi town of Balad, the US military today said."
Business,"United Airlines is expected to ask a bankruptcy judge to let it extract new concessions worth \$725 million a year from employees as it seeks to reorganize, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources."
Sports,"Juan Diaz carried his impressive boxing show on the road Thursday night. In the first defense of his World Boxing Association lightweight title, Diaz not only was successful "
Sports,"NEW YORK : The New York Mets formally introduced Willie Randolph as the 18th manager in the history of the major league baseball club, giving the veteran coach an opportunity that had often eluded him."
World,"President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill confirming Russia #39;s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, giving the final stamp of approval that would bring the global climate pact into force early next year, the Kremlin said Friday."
World," Insurgents attacked British troops at a checkpoint in central Iraq on Thursday, killing three and wounding eight in a suicide bomb and mortar barrage aimed at soldiers sent to the high risk area to free US forces for an assault on the militant "
Business,Robert D. McTeer was appointed chancellor of the Texas A amp;M University System by the Texas A amp;M Board of Regents in a special telephone meeting Thursday.
Sci/Tech,Hollywood studios said yesterday they will file lawsuits this month against hundreds of people who swap pirated copies of movies over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,ITHACA -- Getting to drive two rovers on Mars all the way from Ithaca is a dream come true for Cornell University #39;s Steven Squyres.
Sci/Tech,"Insiders are blamed for most leaks of hot new titles online; catching suspects is difficult. By Matt Slagle. A month before the video game #39;s scheduled release on Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci-fi action "
Sports,"Since its inception in 1986, when Boris Becker won the title, the Paris Indoor Open has never been successfully defended and Tim Henman, the most jubilant of winners last year, came nowhere near this time, losing 7-5, 6-1 to Russia #39;s Mikhail Youzhny in "
Sports,"Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, front, gets caught in the corner with the ball by Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi of Nigeria, back left, and guard Sam Cassell during the first quarter in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004."
Sports,"Louisville #39;s JR Russell (3) lands in the end zone for a touchdown against Memphis #39; Joshua Tinch (9) during the first quarter on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004,at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis."
Business,ACE Ltd. yesterday became the latest insurance company to unveil changes in its business practices in response to the industry probe launched by New York #39;s attorney general.
Business,Japan Airlines Corp. reported Friday that it returned to earning profits in first half of the fiscal year as international travel picked up from a decline a year ago caused by the war in Iraq and the SARS outbreak in Asia.
Business," Despite buoyant advertising conditions benefiting its rivals, Australian television broadcaster Seven Network Ltd."
Sci/Tech,Scientists and space enthusiasts are excited about pictures of Saturn #39;s moon Titan that are now being sent to earth by the Cassini orbiter.
Sports,"MIAMI (Sports Network) - Shaquille O #39;Neal made his home debut, but once again it was Dwyane Wade stealing the show with 28 points as the Miami Heat downed the Cleveland Cavaliers, 92-86, in front of a record crowd at AmericanAirlines Arena."
Sports,"Ernie Els and Tiger Woods are ranked Nos. 2 and 3 in the world, but on Thursday paired together in the first round of the Tour Championship they could have been two guys at the local municipal course."
Sports,"Adrian Mutu has vowed to rebuild his career after being handed a seven-month ban for failing a drugs test. Former Chelsea star Mutu was suspended by the Football Association after a positive sample for a recreational drug, believed to be cocaine."
Sports,Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren believes his side last night put themselves on the European map with a perfect performance which even caught him by surprise.
Sports,A year ago baseball was toying with the ill-conceived idea of expanding the playoffs by adding two wild-card teams - one from each league.
World,"President Vladimir Putin makes a speech as he hosts Russia #39;s Olympic athletes at a Kremlin banquet in Moscow, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004."
World,The US military blocked roads round Iraq #39;s rebel-held city of Falluja on Friday after mounting air strikes overnight that local hospital sources said killed three people.
World,"  Former US Army Sgt. Charles Jenkins believes his conviction and sentence of 30 days in jail for desertion after nearly 40 years in North Korea is  quot;very fair, quot; his defense attorney told The Associated Press on Thursday."
World,"  US forces pounded parts of Fallujah from the air and ground yesterday, hitting insurgents in a city where Americans are said to be gearing up for a major offensive."
Business,Wall Street bounded higher for the second straight day yesterday as investors reveled in sharply falling oil prices and the probusiness agenda of the second Bush administration.
Business,SYDNEY: The Commonwealth Bank of Australia said it expects increased earnings in the current financial year even though home lending had eased and margins are being squeezed in an increasingly competitive financial sector.
Business,Robert McTeer #39;s tenure as president of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank was marked by his endless advocacy for free trade and his belief that rising productivity could trump inflation.
Business,SHARES in TV station the Seven Network Ltd dived more than 8 per cent this morning after it downgraded its earnings forecasts for the half and full year because of disappointing ratings.
Business,"Nokia Corp., the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, plans to bring 40 new handsets to the market next year as it seeks to expand its already dominant market share amid increased competition from rivals Motorola Inc."
Sci/Tech,Students who download and exchange movies illegally over the Internet may soon face lawsuits and subpoenas similar to those faced by music filesharers.
Sci/Tech,"They hope their findings, published in Science, may lead to new drugs to help smokers quit. It is thought nicotinic acetylcholine receptors found on the surface of brain cells are key."
Sci/Tech,"November 04, 2004 - We sometimes hear of big-name games being released simultaneously across the globe. Typically this means the game will be released on the same day in each supported territory, although "
Sci/Tech,typically e-mailed as enticements to bogus sites that endanger users #39; systems and expose their personal information -- is limited in scope 
Sports,"Dwyane Wade paced a balanced attack with 21 points and Shaquille O #39;Neal added 16 in his Heat debut, leading Miami to an easy 100-77 win over the New Jersey Nets at the Meadowlands Wednesday (Thursday in Manila)."
Sports,"For months, the Charlotte Bobcats were nothing more than a concept with a bright orange logo. They became a reality Thursday night in their NBA debut, hanging tough in a 103-96 loss to Washington that impressed Wizards star Antawn Jamison."
Sports,"It may not be for the Pac-10 championship, but don #39;t tell the UA football team that its matchup with Washington doesn #39;t matter."
Sports,Deportivo La Coruna coach Javier Irureta is rarely a picture of relaxation but he was tense even by his own standards ahead of his team #39;s Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday.
Sports,"Prosecutors dismissed all charges Wednesday, Nov. 3, against two Montclair High School students who were accused of raping a 15-year-old schoolmate last month, ending a case that brought "
World,"Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is not brain dead but is critically ill in a coma, between life and death, Palestinian envoy to Paris Leila Shahid said on Friday."
World,"The land traditionally known as Palestine has been an unsettled international issue since the end of World War I. In 1947, the United Nations proposed dividing the land into Arab and Jewish countries, with Jerusalem under international administration."
World,"The US has closed its embassy in Damascus on Thursday for security reasons, the mission said in a website statement. The embassy will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 4, 2004 to enable it to reassess its security posture, it said."
Business,Qwest posted a third-quarter loss of \$569 million after setting aside money to settle lawsuits stemming from a three-year accounting fraud.
Business,"Japan Airlines Corp., Asia #39;s largest carrier by sales, had a sixfold jump in second-quarter profit as rising Japanese exports boosted airfreight demand and passenger numbers rebounded from last year #39;s SARS-induced slump."
Business,"FEAR of public blame is making company boards more cautious and it could cost them profits, veteran business figure John Ralph warned today."
Sci/Tech,"A CONMAN who made 13.8million with spam emails offering non-existent money-making schemes has been jailed for nine years. Dubbed a  quot;modern day snake oil salesman quot;, Jeremy Jaynes ripped off thousands of internet customers."
Sci/Tech,"ITHACA, NY Control of the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity has gradually shifted from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, to Cornell University in upstate New York."
Sci/Tech, Oslos Munch Museum could remain closed until June 2005 while officials upgrade its security system following a brazen daylight robbery in August of two Edvard Munch masterpieces.
Sports,No sooner had the news hit yesterday that Steve Spurrier was pulling himself out of consideration for a return trip to Florida than speculation began to rumble around Seattle that maybe that means the ol #39; ball coach is headed to UW.
Sports,"St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Woody Williams filed for free agency yesterday after the team told his agent it will decline his \$8 million option and pay him a \$900,000 buyout."
Sports,Top seed American Andy Roddick and defending champion Tim Henman both crashed out of the Paris Masters in the third round on Thursday.
Sports,Basketball returned to Charlotte as the Bobcats opened their first season Thursday night with a 103-96 loss to the Wizards. Replacing the Hornets after they moved to New Orleans 
Sports,"The Nuggets and the Timberwolves, who exchanged words and cheap shots in a playoff series in April, met again Thursday night at the Pepsi Center."
Sports,"You walk around feeling like your team is messing this up, that they #39;re doing it wrong, that the Phillies are doomed to unending futility - even when they do something right."
Sports,PAULA RADCLIFFE insisted last night that her Olympic disaster will not  quot;ruin my life quot; as she bids to rebuild her career.
Business,"Pay and benefits are included in the proposal to pare another \$2 billion in annual costs. United Airlines, still trying after two years to emerge from bankruptcy, officially proposed terminating its employee "
Business,"Cazenove and JP Morgan have agreed a joint venture that effectively ends 181 years of independence for the UK stockbroker. The new venture, to be called JP Morgan Cazenove "
Sci/Tech,"Warning that film piracy represents the greatest economic threat to the movie industry in its 100 year-plus history, the Motion Picture Association of America announced Thursday that it plans "
Sci/Tech,Scientists have said for decades that nicotine is a major addictive component in cigarettes. But exactly how chemical dependency results from nicotine #39;s interaction 
Sci/Tech,The Munch Museum in Oslo could be shut until next summer while it introduces drastic security measures after the theft of its most famous painting.
Sci/Tech,"Early morning joggers, dog-walkers and commuters are enjoying a dazzling predawn light show in the eastern sky this week. Jupiter and Venus, the two brightest planets visible "
Sports,Adrian Mutu has vowed to rebuild his career after being sacked by Chelsea Football Club and banned for seven months. Mutu received the worldwide ban from football after failing a routine drugs test.
Sports,"With a package of academic reforms in place, the NCAA #39;s next crusade will address what its president calls a dangerous drift toward professionalism and sports entertainment."
Sports,Paula Radcliffe holds the world record for both the marathon and the 10K. She won the world championships half-marathon three times in the last five years.
World,"RBC, 05.11.2004, Moscow 10:01:15.Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law the federal bill on the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, adopted by the State Duma of Russia on October 22, 2004 and approved by the Federation Council on October 27 "
Business,Cazenove and JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. unveiled a joint venture that effectively ends 181 years of independence for the UK stockbroker and gives a big boost to the US investment bank #39;s UK presence.
Business,"But as the holiday shopping season approaches, discounters aren #39;t so optimistic about the jingle in their pockets. BY ANNE D #39;INNOCENZIO."
Sci/Tech,A partially assembled prototype of a new IBM supercomputer set a record of 70.72 trillion transactions per second earlier this week.
Sci/Tech," quot;80 of Americans could correctly name the first President Bush #39;s pet dog Millie, but only 15 knew that both President Bush and the challenger, Bill Clinton, favoured the death penalty quot; Link."
Sports,Basketball star Shaquille O #39;Neal could not have made a better home debut for his new club the Miami Heat. The American Airlines Arena felt the full force of the  quot;Shaq Attack quot; as a record crowd of more than 
Sports,Tim Henman is already looking forward to the Masters event in Houston and believes he has a good chance of finishing the tennis season on a high.
Sports,"Venus Williams barely kept alive her hopes of qualifying for next week #39;s WTA Tour Championships. Williams, seeded fifth, survived a third-set tiebreaker to outlast Yuilana Fedak of the Ukraine, 6-4 2-6 7-6 "
Sports,"Upon hearing the news that Steve Spurrier turned down the chance to return to the University of Florida, Southwest Florida Gator Club president-elect Corbyn Hightower exchanged a few calls and e-mails with fellow Gators."
Sports,The plan seemed simple Thursday for the Denver Nuggets in their home opener: make someone other than Kevin Garnett beat them. It worked until the fourth quarter.
World,INDONESIAN prosecutors today called for a two-year prison term for a man accused of using his science degree and Islamic militant experience to run bomb workshops and plot terror attacks on Western interests.
Business,"The Bush rally roared into a second day yesterday, with a big assist from oil that pushed blue-chips to their biggest gain in 13 months."
Business,"Oil futures prices plunged by more than \$2 a barrel Thursday, continuing a sell-off that began last week amid rising US supplies of crude and expectations of a surge in heating oil production before winter arrives."
Business,"The MTA unexpectedly has withdrawn its doomsday plan to raise fares, slash service and pink-slip workers. New Yorkers had been told to prepare for the worst, including a nearly across-the-board hike in discount MetroCard prices."
Business,Cazenove and JP Morgan Chase have unveiled a joint venture that effectively ends 181 years of independence for the UK stockbroker and gives a big boost to the US investment bank #39;s UK presence.
Business,"As many as three European banks may have submitted bids to purchase National Australia Bank #39;s two units in Ireland, newspapers reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,A North Carolina man and his sister became the first two people convicted of a felony for sending fraudulent unsolicited commercial e-mail.
Sci/Tech,The server and software company had planned to release its new version of the Unix operating system by the end of the year -- source code and all.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft hopes to more than double its presence in the European online music market by launching its MSN Music Service in seven more countries, the Financial Times reported."
Sports,Darren Clarke had his first tournament victory of 2004 in his sights today as he topped the leaderboard after the opening round of the \$6million Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Sports,"All the hype and speculation came to an end Thursday when Steve Spurrier, once considered the leading man for the Florida job, removed his name from the pool of candidates to replace Ron Zook, who was fired Oct.25."
Sports, Here #39;s the good news for Manchester City: Manchester United will be without lethal striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for this weekend #39;s crosstown derby at Old Trafford.
Business,"Japan Airlines Corp, Asia #39;s largest carrier, may say second-quarter profit more than doubled as waning concerns about SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) boosted travel overseas."
Sci/Tech,"A month before the video game #39;s scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci-fi action title  quot;Halo 2 quot; were already circulating on the Internet."
Sports,Steve McLaren was delighted with his Middlesbrough Football Club players after their 2-0 win over Lazio last night.  #39;Boro won the game 2-0 with goals in each half from Dutch international Bolo Zenden and could 
Business,"A federal judge in San Diego yesterday froze more than \$500 million in bank accounts linked to the San Diego financial planning firm Xelan, whose aggressive tax shelters had run afoul of the Internal Revenue Service."
Business,"If the Jets #39; West Side stadium proposal somehow loses state financing, the city has got its back. City officials have agreed to assume the state #39;s \$300 million contribution to the proposed "
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood film studios are to sue people who swap pirated copies of films over the internet. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) said the civil suits would seek damages of up to \$30,000 (16,300) per film."
Sci/Tech,"Millionaire basketball players want to bounce a Harlem community center where thousands of kids come for after-school help every year, a group charged yesterday."
Sports,  Boudewijn Zenden scored twice as European rookie Middlesbrough beat Lazio 2 0 in the group stage of the UEFA Cup yesterday.
Sports,"Peugeot and Citroen are to withdraw from the world championship at the end of 2005, the PSA group that owns them announced yesterday, just two days after Ford reaffirmed its commitment to the competition."
Sports,"Crystal Palace defender Fitz Hall is doubtful with a knee problem, but boss Iain Dowie will leave it until the last minute before making a decision."
Sports,Meb Keflezighi knows what people think. That he #39;s foolish for running the IMG New York City Marathon on Sunday. That 70 days isn #39;t enough time to recover after his emotional performance at 
World,The Bush administration is preparing a strategy for resumed Mideast peacemaking that rests heavily on an emerging core of Palestinian leaders taking charge of keeping order and nurturing an embryonic government.
World,"Several leading Dutch politicians have been threatened with death since the killing of a filmmaker critical of Islam, media reported on Friday."
World,"American jets and artillery batteries launched attacks on the insurgent-held city of Fallujah yesterday, hitting targets in the run-up to what could be a major assault on the Sunni- dominated town."
World,"Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Duro Barroso yesterday announced the new line-up of his EU executive team, aimed at resolving a row that has left Brussels in limbo."
Business,"  Oracle is set to kick off its OpenWorld developer conference in San Francisco on Monday, with analysts expecting announcements about product enhancements and at least some words about the company #39;s long running,  $9.2 billion "
Business,Investors who see company buybacks of stock as only good news may be overlooking the damage that certain share repurchases can do to companies #39; financial health.
World, The U.S. military sealed off Falluja on Friday and launched a night of air strikes on the rebel city ahead of an assault seen as critical to the interim government's attempt to pacify Iraq before January polls.
Sci/Tech," A month before the video game's scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci fi action title ""Halo 2"" were already circulating on the Internet. It's had a lot of company lately."
Business,"Between 1997 and 2002, the number of sport utility vehicles in Oregon increased 36 percent, according to data released by the US Census Bureau."
Sci/Tech, A  #36;100 million supercomputer being built to analyze the nation's nuclear stockpile has again set an unofficial performance record  #151; the second in just over a month.
Business," United Airlines is expected to ask a bankruptcy judge to let it extract new concessions worth  #36;725 million a year from employees as it seeks to reorganize, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources."
World, French President Jacques Chirac said on Friday he had not refused to meet Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi after reports he was snubbing the Iraqi leader by leaving an EU meeting in Brussels early.
Sports," One year after scoring an NFL record 27 touchdowns, Priest Holmes sometimes has trouble getting out of bed the morning after a game."
Sci/Tech," Simplice Njoya, a University of Memphis basketball forward, sat hunched over a laptop, testing an idea first studied on Israeli fighter pilots. The premise: Skills he picks up playing a complex computer game can make him a better ball player."
World," Leaders of an Afghan militant group holding three U.N. workers hostage met on Friday to decide whether to kill them or extend a deadline for authorities to meet their demands, a member of the leadership council said."
Sci/Tech, Call it TiVo for the radio. A new  #36;70 device called RadioShark lets you record your favorite AM and FM radio shows to your home computer and enjoy them later either from the desktop or a portable device.
Business,"By now, most people have at least heard of the AMT, but those who still think of it as what it was intended to be -- a special tax to make sure rich people pay at least something to the government -- are badly out of date."
Sci/Tech," A former University of Texas student was indicted on charges he hacked into the school's computer system and stole Social Security numbers and other personal information from more than 37,000 students and employees."
Business, Cazenove and J.P. Morgan Chase   Co. unveiled a joint venture that effectively ends 181 years of independence for the UK stockbroker and gives a big boost to the U.S. investment bank's UK presence.
Sci/Tech," Taipei plans to make wireless Internet access available across the Taiwan capital by the end of 2005, joining a small number of cities offering Wi Fi networks."
Business," Fewer Americans filed jobless claims last week and growth in worker productivity slowed sharply in the third quarter, government data showed on Thursday, hinting that conditions in the sluggish U.S. labor market have improved."
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal making his home debut for Miami before a record crowd, scored 17 points and created plenty of chances for his teammates as the Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 92 86 in a National Basketball Association Game."
Sci/Tech," Nokia (NOK1V.HE), the world's largest mobile phone maker, expects slowing mobile phone growth in 2005 but plans to launch more phones next year and regain lost market share, the company said on Thursday."
Sports, Jason Schmidt figures he probably lost his chance at the NL Cy Young Award when he strained his groin covering first base back in August.
Sci/Tech," Nokia Corp., the world's largest mobile phone maker, plans to bring 40 new handsets to the market next year as it seeks to expand its already dominant market share amid increased competition from rivals Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and Sony Ericsson."
World, Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said on Friday it was possible to raise average economic growth to 7 8 percent in the next 12 years and the country was set to become an economic superpower.
Business, United Airlines' workers are getting formal details on how the bankrupt company wants to replace their traditional pension with a 401(k) style benefit plan  #151; plus further steep reductions in pay and other benefits.
Sports," Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu was suspended for seven months and fined about  #36;35,000 by the English Football Association on Thursday after testing positive for cocaine."
Sci/Tech, Linux Networx closed on a  #36;40 million funding and unveiled a new scalable storage system engineered for use with its Linux Networx computing systems.
World," DUNCAN, B.C. (CP)   Evelyn Martens, found not guilty Thursday of helping two British Columbia women commit suicide, said her days in Canada's assisted suicide movement are over."
Business," The outlook for the holiday season brightened Thursday as many of the nation's retailers reported an improvement in sales in October. Discounters, however, had another month of lackluster results as their customers cut back their spending again."
Sports," Southern Mississippi hasn't lost a Conference USA game in nearly two years, but some Golden Eagles players aren't all that impressed."
Sci/Tech, The software maker will provide a summary of planned security bulletins three days in advance.
Sports," Venus Williams needed a third set tiebreaker to defeat 87th ranked Yuliana Fedak, 6 4, 2 6, 7 6 (4) in the second round of the Advanta Tennis Championships on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft made a belated entrance into the ""blogosphere"" Thursday, unveiling a free Web-log publishing service one day after Merriam-Webster proclaimed ""blog"" the word of the year.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech, The performance fibers business makes high strength polyester fibers at plants in North Carolina and France.
World," Bolstered by a hard fought election victory, President Bush says the United States will vigorously pursue wars in Iraq and against terror and will not retreat from trying to spread democracy through the Middle East."
Sci/Tech," Blizzard Entertainment on Thursday confirmed earlier speculation that its long anticipated massively multiplayer online role playing game World of Warcraft will be released this month. Blizzard expects World of Warcraft to be available in stores on November 23, 2004, released simultaneously for Mac OS X and Windows."
World," Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer the day her husband and Sen. John Kerry conceded the presidential race."
Sci/Tech," California voters' approval of a  #36;3 billion ballot measure this week to fund controversial stem cell research gives new life to a similar effort in the U.S. Congress, moderate Republicans said on Thursday."
World," After losing back to back presidential elections, Democratic leaders are trying to figure out how to make the party more relevant to mainstream Americans and keep it from slipping into perpetual minority party status."
Sports, The leaves have transformed into a sparkling array of colors. There's a bit of a chill in the air. The golf season is coming to a close. Vijay Singh just loves this time of year.
Sci/Tech," U.S. researchers said on Thursday they had found sperm nursery cells in mice, grown them in lab dishes and used them to father baby mice."
Sci/Tech, An international team of astronomers believe they have solved a mystery that has been perplexing scientists for 100 years    the origin of cosmic rays.
Sci/Tech," When it comes to cosmetics, the ancient Romans knew what they were doing."
Business, The dollar struggled just above this  year's record low against the euro on Friday amid worries about  the health of the U.S. economy but caution ahead of U.S. jobs  data later in the day limited its moves.
World, President Bush's re election makes it more likely Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist will retire soon. And Republican gains in the Senate mean the president has more flexibility to nominate another strong conservative to fill that vacancy and other federal judgeships.
Sci/Tech," Britain hopes it can exert influence on reelected President Bush and push the United States to do more to combat climate change, the British government's chief scientist said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Global warming and disappearing sea ice in the Southern Ocean are causing food shortages that could threaten Antarctic whales, seals and penguins, scientists said Wednesday."
Sports, Venus Williams and Vera Zvonareva  registered second round victories at the Advanta Championships  in Philadelphia Thursday to remain in the chase for places in  next week's lucrative end of season tournament.
Sci/Tech," France suspended hunting in the western Pyrenees on Wednesday to save a bear cub orphaned when his mother, the last female bear native to the region, was killed by hunters earlier this week."
Business, Cazenove and J.P. Morgan Chase   Co.  unveiled a joint venture that effectively ends 181 years of  independence for the UK stockbroker and gives a big boost to  the U.S. investment bank's UK presence.
World,"BANGALORE: Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a visit to the Infosys campus on Sunday, said that India and Russia should work together on innovative new technologies, with the younger generation taking the lead."
Sports," Top seed Andy Roddick and holder Tim  Henman, their minds perhaps on next week's Masters Cup, bowed  out of the Paris Masters in the third round Thursday."
World," The Sudanese security forces surrounded several camps in the war torn region of Darfur on Tuesday, relocated refugees against their will and denied access to humanitarian groups, the United Nations said. Sudan denied closing off the camps but said angry Arab tribesmen gathered in the area."
Sports," A series of errors and  misunderstandings led to the botched drug test that resulted in  American cyclist Tyler Hamilton retaining his gold medal from  the Athens Olympics, said a World Anti Doping Agency (WADA)  report Thursday."
Business," U.S. stocks extended their  post election rally on Thursday, pushing the S P 500 to its  highest close for more than two years as oil prices tumbled  below  $49, while tobacco and food company Altria Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MO.N</A> surged after saying it may split itself up."
Sci/Tech," Astronomers sifting through  the radiation signals emanating from a distant black hole have separated the  emission into its two component parts, a key step in understanding how such  massive objects work."
Business," Cooler weather drove U.S. shoppers  into stores in October, with top retailers reporting their  biggest rise in sales in months, but whether this points to a  strong holiday season remains an open question."
Sci/Tech," Because his job involves driving around on Mars all day, Cornell University astronomer Steve Squyres is glad he no longer has to make a cross country commute to get home."
Sports," GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Steve Spurrier will  not coach the Florida Gators again after he withdrew his name  from consideration in the process to select a new head football  coach at the university."
Sci/Tech," When was the last time you read a good mystery novel, or munched popcorn while watching a mystery flick at your local theater? Odds are, either of these entertainments set you back at least  #36;10 and lasted a few hours. For a lesser price, we're all participating in cracking a real mystery #x2014;what's beneath the clouds that cover Saturn's moon, Titan?"
Sci/Tech," As NASA's Mars rovers keep rolling past all expectations of their useful lives, scientists have a happy mystery: For some reason one of the vehicles has actually gained power recently."
Sci/Tech, A Southern  California earthquake forecast based on computer models has successfully  pinpointed the location of nearly every major temblor to hit the region over the  last four years.
World, French President Jacques Chirac said  on Friday he had not refused to meet Iraqi interim Prime  Minister Iyad Allawi after reports he was snubbing the Iraqi  leader by leaving an EU meeting in Brussels early.
Sci/Tech," Purdue University researchers who set up cameras in fields to catch wild animals in the act of gobbling up crops found that deer and raccoons  #151; not wild turkeys, as many farmers believe  #151; are the greediest crop raiders."
Sci/Tech," Astronomers have produced the first truly useful image ever of something in space using gamma rays. It's a picture only an astronomer could love, but it appears to help solve a century long mystery."
Sports,"The Browns pulled the plug on Davis 3 years into his ill-fated tenure as coach and general manager, leaving the franchise searching for answers about its direction."
Sci/Tech, Haute cuisine is going green in a program that recycles restaurant and household food scraps into high grade compost for Northern California farms and vineyards.
Sci/Tech," While you may never have pondered the similarity between a common bar magnet and a    star, nbsp;astronomers do, and they believe they have figure out why the two disparate bodies are    sometimes strikingly similar."
Sci/Tech," Dragging radar equipment behind a farm tractor, scientists Thursday scanned an old rail yard for buried artifacts from Savannah's bloody Revolutionary War battle in 1779."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies  introduced Charlie Manuel as their 51st manager on Thursday  afternoon. The 60-year-old Manuel was one of eight candidates  interviewed for the job.
Business,The presidential inauguration is typically the most lucrative single week for the city's hospitality industry in any four-year span.
World, Militant supporters of Ivory Coast's  president attacked opposition party headquarters overnight in  the main city Abidjan as fears grew of a slide into full scale  war in the world's top cocoa grower.
Sci/Tech," Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe spotted a new star in the sky on Nov. 11, 1572, and astronomers have been trying ever since to figure out exactly what happened. The case appeared to be solved last week."
Sports,Inter Milan has climbed to fourth after thrashing Messina 5-0 at the San Siro where Adriano scored a first half hat-trick. Sinisa Mihajlovic and Christian Vieri completed the 
Business,Wall Street continued its post-election rally Thursday as oil prices dropped by more than \$2 a barrel and President Bush outlined plans for a second term.
Sci/Tech," A key food source for Antarctic seals, whales and penguins has declined about 80 percent since the 1970s in ocean waters near the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers report."
Business," NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Companies caught up in New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer's investigation into rigged bids and kickbacks in the insurance industry began firing and suspending executives charged with or suspected of involvement in the alleged wrongdoing."
Sports,Willie Randolph walked into Shea Stadium on Thursday and was introduced as the first African-American manager of a major league team in New York.
Sports,"COOLUM, Australia - Australian Peter Lonard won the Australian PGA Championship by two strokes for his third tournament title in as many weeks on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," The body of a whale resembling a giant dolphin that washed up on an eastern Australian beach has intrigued local scientists, who agreed Wednesday that it is rare but are not sure just how rare."
Sports,The Nets announced that Coach Lawrence Frank had signed a long-term contract extension that one league official said was guaranteed for three years.
Business, A Howard County judge yesterday rejected an effort to delay Rouse Co. shareholders from voting on whether the company should sell itself to a Chicago mall developer.
Business,Developers announced plans Thursday for a large hotel and conference center to be built on an environmentally sensitive bluff overlooking the Potomac.
Sci/Tech, Memphis didn't have a day of excessive air pollution during the seven month ozone season for the first time in seven years.
Sports,"Shooting a three-under-par 67 in windy conditions, Jay Haas, who will turn 51 next month, was locked in a first-place tie at the Tour Championship ."
Business,"Oil giants BP and Sinopec are to open 500 petrol stations in Zhejiang, east China, as part of a joint venture."
Sci/Tech, A research team has been awarded a  #36;3.5 million federal grant to use a molecular detective technique to study and potentially improve the military's anthrax vaccine.
World,"In the final days of Ramadan, a Muslim reporter grapples with the double standard for female pilgrims."
Sci/Tech," Britain's most famous scientist, Stephen Hawking, condemned the U.S. led invasion of Iraq as a ""war crime"" and said Tuesday it was based on lies."
World,The group holding three foreign aid workers in Afghanistan says it will decide Friday whether to kill them.
Business,"MCI, which as Worldcom became the world's largest corporate bankruptcy, sees losses balloon to \$3.4bn thanks to a price war."
Sports,"For a guy who last weekend said he wasn't coming and kept tour organizers in suspense until showing up just hours before the team's charter flight was due to depart from Los Angeles, Manny Ramirez acted mighty happy to be in Japan."
Business,"Shares in India's largest power producer, National Thermal Power Corp, rise 13 on their stock market debut."
Sci/Tech," REPORT FINDINGS: Stocks of krill, a shrimp like crustacean, have declined about 80 percent since the 1970s in ocean waters near the Antarctic Peninsula."
Sports,"The last time we saw the guys in the horned helmets, they were standing numbly in Nawlins while their star-spangled rivals carried Adam Vinatieri off the Superdome floor. The Patriots have earned another set of championship rings since then and strung together a 21-game winning streak. And the St. Louis Rams have gone on a jolting carnival ride that still ..."
Business,"European aerospace group EADS reports higher-than-expected profits, boosted by sales in its Airbus plane-making subsidiary."
Sci/Tech," Like most of us, politicians don't know much about isotopes. But because they know something about money and jobs, lawmakers from Illinois and Michigan are locked in a battle to convince the federal government that their state and not the other one is the perfect place for a new lab devoted to these unstable atomic forms."
Business,"Gordon Brown may miss his golden rule on public borrowing because of a shortfall in corporate tax revenues, a new study says."
World,"Iraqi interim leader Iyad Allawi is to meet EU leaders, but France's president says he is too busy to attend."
Business,"UK house prices fell by 1.1 in October, confirming a softening of the housing market, the UK's biggest mortgage lender says."
Sci/Tech," A new research center at the University of New Hampshire hopes to help reduce a huge threat to water quality nationwide: stormwater carrying pollutants into streams, wetlands and coastal harbors."
Sports,"Corey Dillon , who missed last Sunday's game against Pittsburgh with a thigh injury, was held out of practice again yesterday."
Business,"A security loophole at internet bank Cahoot allowed customers to view other people's accounts, a BBC investigation reveals."
World,\The only person to begin serving his jail sentence for the 1999 violence in East Timor is cleared on appeal.
Sports," quot;Hey, there. You look so happy. Red Sox fever still got you? quot;  quot;Nope. Over and done with that. quot;"
Business,"Britons are signing up for broadband net connections in greater numbers than ever, figures by BT show."
Sci/Tech," Improved fish passage on the Penobscot River and recovery of a salt marsh on the west branch of the Pleasant River could bring environmental benefits to the Gulf of Maine, according to a new report."
Business,Nigeria's main trade union says it will hold a second general strike which could target oil production.
Sports,Latvian and NHL hockey players and fans were saddened yesterday after national star Sergei Zholtok died while playing in Belarus.
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists have begun excavating ancient skeletal remains believed to be those of five people, probably Anasazis."
Business,Four former Merrill Lynch employees and an ex-Enron executive are found guilty of artificially inflating the energy firm's profits.
Sports,"HOFSTRA (4-4) vs. MAINE (4-4) When, where: Tomorrow, 2 p.m., at Orono, Maine. Last season: Maine won, 44-21. Comments: Maine is coming off a 35-34 loss to Massachusetts. TB Marcus Williams rushed for 175 yards on 28 carries to lead a Black Bear offense that accumulated 451 yards. Ron Whitcomb completed 22 of 33 passes with 1 TD and 1 ..."
Sci/Tech," Grizzly and black bears killed a majority of elk calves in northern Yellowstone National Park for the second year in a row, preliminary study results show."
Sports,"The way Larry Lester sees it, there wouldn't be any ups without the downs. The triumphant highs just wouldn't be worth savoring without first having experienced the devastating lows."
World,"The UN says government air strikes on rebel-held territory in northern Ivory Coast is a ""major violation"" of a truce."
Sports,There are some people who think the University of Massachusetts basketball team is a contender in the Atlantic 10 this season. The Minutemen received 12 first-place votes and were projected for a third-place finish in the East Division in the league's men's preseason poll with voting from coaches and the media.
Business,China protests against a US investigation that could lead a to trade war over China's cotton trouser trade.
Sports,"It's still a month from the final vote, but make no mistake, the Heisman Trophy race is heating up. Starting tomorrow, and continuing through the first week of December, the candidates will strut their stuff."
Sci/Tech, A white rattlesnake that was found on a Meade County ranch 19 miles southwest of Faith has landed in the private collection of Denise and Chris Alverson of Rapid City.
Business,"The German government announces a series of measures to rein in its public deficit, including proposing scrapping one public holiday."
Sports,Jan. 14: NU offers Brown a contract extension through 2009 and a raise after Holy Cross offers him its head coaching position.
Business,A major Indian state-owned oil company signs up to a joint venture to  develop a gas field and liquefaction plant in Iran.
Sports,"He was, as usual, ready with a monologue that played well in Burlington or Barre or anywhere else in a state where he has become a beloved figure, known for his quick wit and engaging personality."
Sci/Tech, Did global warming spur severe drought in the Western United States? A new study co authored by a tree ring researcher at the University of Arizona shows a possible connection.
Sports,"With most Division 2 teams preparing for their final regular-season games, the NCAA playoff picture is beginning to take shape."
World,"Japan's prisons are at their most crowded in years, a result of rising crime and longer sentences."
Business,"The Serious Fraud Office investigates allegations of false accounting in connection with contracts between the Saudi Arabian government and three firms, including BAE Systems."
Sports,"Eric Shelton scored his fourth touchdown with 37 seconds left, and No. 14 Louisville held off Memphis, 56-49, last night."
Business,"The Indian government increases retail prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas to bring them in line with recent global rises."
Sci/Tech," A failed European mission to land a probe on Mars last year was hampered by late funding from the British government and tensions between groups conducting the flight, a parliamentary committee said Tuesday."
Sports,"Matt Reis has never easily accepted the apprentice goalkeeper's role. Reis has been battling the label of backup, though that has been his position for most of his collegiate and professional career. But Reis's profile could be changing after he saved two penalty kicks as the Revolution eliminated the Columbus Crew from the MLS playoffs last Sunday. Reis ..."
World,"Sasa Ilic hits a hat-trick for Partizan Belgrade in a 4-0 win over Egaleo, plus Thursday's other matches."
Business,"Bangladesh's exports have risen by more than a quarter, boosted by clothing sales, a government report says."
Sci/Tech," Jon Paul Bingham puts his life on the line every week for the sake of science. One wrong move, and he could become the hapless victim of a snail attack that could kill him."
Sports,Seedings don't matter. At least that's what Wellesley field hockey coach Chris Molonea tried to convey to her players as they faced fourth-seeded Somerset yesterday in Division 1 South tournament action.
Business,"The Red Sox are the newest champions to grace the cover of a Wheaties box. But with what the team was paid for the deal, it couldn't even buy a box of Wheaties."
Sci/Tech," Animal handlers agonized over the issue for more than a year: the wisdom of moving Alaska's only elephant away from the only home she has ever known. Nine elephant experts were consulted from zoos and animal parks in the United States and Canada, and a decision was made: Maggie stays."
Sports,"Everett's Matt Nuzzo is a four-year starter at quarterback with an amazing 39-1 record. Everett's all-time passing touchdown leader, Nuzzo is this week's Q  amp; A."
Business,Mining giant Gold Fields will know after a crucial shareholder vote on Tuesday if it has succeeded in ending a cheeky hostile takeover bid by its rival Harmony to create the world #39;s largest gold producer.
Sci/Tech," Scientists say the Cassini spacecraft is sending back evidence that Saturn's planet size moon Titan has some familiar features, but that it still remains one of the strangest worlds."
World,The three Black Watch soldiers killed in a suicide bomb attack in central Iraq are named.
Business,"Greater Boston businesses and homeowners buckling under soaring gasoline and heating costs could get socked with up to \$800 million a year in new electric costs under a proposed federal policy change, Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly warned yesterday."
Sports,"TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 CATHOLIC -- St. John's Prep at Malden Catholic, 6. GREATER BOSTON -- Somerville at Malden, 6:30; Cambridge at Medford, 7; Everett at Peabody, 7; Revere at Waltham, 7."
Sci/Tech," Jon Paul Bingham puts his life on the line every week for the sake of science. One wrong move, and he could become the hapless victim of a snail attack that could kill him. Bingham, a biochemist at Clarkson University, is a self described ""conehead"" whose livelihood depends on scuba diving for tropical marine cone snails and coaxing them to discharge their venom in his laboratory."
Business,"Citizens Financial Group, New England's second-largest bank, plans to launch today an aggressive effort to encourage customers to switch banks."
World,"\An arthritis drug should have been taken off the market years before it was finally withdrawn, say researchers."
Business,"Wall Street bounded higher for the second straight day yesterday as investors reveled in sharply falling oil prices and the probusiness agenda of the second Bush administration. The Dow Jones industrials gained more than 177 points for its best day of 2004, while the Standard  amp; Poor's 500 closed at its highest level since early 2002."
World,A volcanic eruption in Iceland has set off tremors and prompted officials to warn pilots to avoid flying through gasses emitted by the blast.
Business,"The productivity of America's workers grew at a 1.9 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the smallest gain since late 2002, the government reported yesterday."
World,\The US is poised to push Japan off the top of the supercomputing charts with an IBM prototype Blue Gene machine.
Sports,Sharmba Mitchell knew he shouldn't have been going into a boxing ring two years ago. He should have been going into an operating room.
Business,"Dynogen Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Waltham said it licensed a late-stage drug candidate from Mitsubishi Pharma Corp. Terms weren't disclosed. The compound, pumosetrag, is thought to be helpful to patients suffering from a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Dynogen, a privately held firm, said it plans to start new clinical trials with pumosetrag next year. Mitsubishi, part ..."
Sports,"TODAY AUTO RACING 4 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 qualifying at Avondale, Ariz., Speed Channel 5 p.m. -- NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Chevy Silverado 150 at Avondale, Ariz., Speed Channel PRO BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. -- Celtics vs. Indiana at the FleetCenter, FSN, WWZN (1510) 8 p.m. -- Houston at Memphis, ESPN 10:30 p.m. -- San Antonio at ..."
Business,"Plastic made from corn could soon be widely available, the result of a joint venture signed yesterday between a small Cambridge company with MIT roots and Archer Daniels Midland Co. , the multibillion-dollar agribusiness."
Sports,Shaquille O'Neal made sure the arena was filled. Dwyane Wade took care of sending the record crowd home happy.
Business,"  Already wounded by the withdrawal of its Vioxx pain reliever from the market, Merck  amp; Co. must now contend with hundreds of lawsuits over the drug's side effects    lawsuits that threaten to further damage the company's finances and reputation."
Business,"Fremont Investment Advisors has agreed to pay \$2.1 million in restitution and \$2 million in civil penalties to end federal and state mutual fund timing cases, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said yesterday."
World,"  A letter left on the body of a Dutch filmmaker killed in Amsterdam contained death threats against a politician and was signed by a suspected terrorist group, the justice minister said yesterday, as police pressed an investigation into radical Islamic groups."
World,"WIESBADEN, Germany -- European investigators need to have sharper tools and share intelligence better to be able to apprehend suspected terrorists faster, French and German officials said yesterday."
Sports,Antawn Jamison leads a balanced scoring attack as the Wizards get off to a 2-0 start after spoiling the Charlotte Bobcats' NBA debut Thursday night with a 103-96 win.
Business,United Airlines told its unions that it wanted to terminate its four pension plans and seek additional wage and benefit concessions.
Sports,"Fletcher's Cove -- one of the best fishing holes in the country -- has been in the Fletcher family since the Civil War, but will soon be handed over to the National Park Service."
World,"  Explosives were looted from the Al Qaqaa ammunitions site in Iraq while outnumbered US soldiers assigned to guard the materials watched helplessly, soldiers told the Los Angeles Times."
Business,"Ace Ltd., a Bermuda insurer that is a subject of the New York attorney general's investigation into the insurance industry, dismissed two executives."
Sports,Shaquille O'Neal scores 17 points and Dwyane Wade adds 28 as the Heat defeat the Cavaliers 92-86 in Shaq's home debut with Miami.
Sports,Former Gators and Redskins coach Steve Spurrier removed his name from consideration Thursday to replace Ron Zook at Florida.
Business,ServiceMaster profitably bundles services and pays a healthy 3.5 dividend.
Sports,Vernon Davis has used his size and athleticism to develop into an explosive downfield target at the tight end position for the Terrapins.
World,Conflicting reports that the Palestinian leader was fighting for his life touched off a flurry of political activity in Jerusalem and Ramallah.
Sports,"Eric Shelton scores his fourth touchdown from one yard out with 37 seconds left, and No. 14 Louisville holds off Memphis, 56-49, Thursday night."
Sports,"Maryland opens its season against Division II Bryant University, instead of a club team, after a new NCAA rule prohibiting those exhibitions."
Sports,George Washington and Saint Joseph's were picked to win their respective Atlantic 10 divisions in a poll of men's basketball coaches and media.
Business,"The company says its revenue is stabilizing. If so, a value stock is in the making."
World,"Although Republicans made significant gains on Election Day, their majority of 55 senators still falls five votes short of the 60 needed to break a Democratic filibuster."
Sports,"Despite missing half his fairways and a half-dozen putts inside 12 feet, Vijay Singh grinds out a 1-under 69 to stay within three shots of the lead at the Tour Championship."
World,"For nearly 20 years, the women of Benin City, Nigeria, have been going to Italy to work in the sex trade."
Sports,"Third baseman Tony Batista officially files for free agency Thursday, becoming the most significant member of the new Washington franchise to do so."
Business,The luxury hotel manager doubles earnings for the second straight quarter.
Sports,Roger Clemens tells reporters he is very close to retirement but has yet to make a decision on whether he will play next season.
Sci/Tech,"Former alcoholic and functional illiterate George W. Bush has won re-election and will retain his office as 43th President of the United States of America, despite a proven inability to pronounce the word ""nuclear"".    The final tally of electoral votes was updated live throughout election day, 02 November 2004, by Andrew Tanenbaum of Electoral-Vote.com, where he stayed up all night hopefully tabulating the votes, only to sob bitterly at the sheer monstrous ratfuckery of it all.  He then asked to be excused to the bathroom, from which a single gunshot was later heard."
World,"  PARIS, Nov. 4 -- Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remained critically ill at a military hospital near here late Thursday night after slipping into unconsciousness on a day dominated by rumors, confusion and false reports that he had died."
Sci/Tech,"Now that the 2004 major league season is officially over, baseball fans typically gravitate to another sport to get them through the winter,     until spring training comes around the next year.      However, I see this downtime as the perfect opportunity for fans, young and old, to get themselves acquainted with how to score a baseball     game, in preparation for the coming season.  This article will introduce the reader to how to score a baseball game for themselves."
World,"Doctors and injured troops traumatized by suicide bombing prepare for possible battle in Fallujah, which insurgents have controlled for six months."
Sci/Tech,The electoral college has produced controversial decisions six times in the history of the United States.      Such election results produce calls for changes to     the Constitution.  Amending the Constitution is     a difficult and complicated process. Only 27 Amendments have passed in over     200 years.     Here are some changes that can be made to the system without amending the Constitution.
World,An Australian security expert suggests Americans should focus on training national forces and meeting such basic needs of citizens as food and jobs in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"There are those few uninformed that spread ill will about commercial aviation. As is the case in just about anything, people who have no understanding of something love to pick it apart. I'm sure we all know someone who refuses to fly. Their reasons most likely include ""I just don't feel safe on those things."" The fact is, really, that airline travel is exceedingly safe, and becoming ever safer. I will try to explain exactly why this is. I'd also like to introduce general aviation, and relate what I know about the future of air travel. It is a sad fact that the general public knows very little about aviation, and yet has so much to say about it."
Sci/Tech,"If you haven't heard it yet, you soon will.  Osamma has finally claimed responsiblity for 9/11.  I think, however, that it's a really bad sign. I think it means that all of the goodwill that flowed to the US In sympathy for the attack has now been fully squandered -- and probably much more."
Sci/Tech,"There are some interesting, and telling, differences between the CNN translation of Osama bin Laden's speech, and Aljazeera's."
Sci/Tech,"I started a simple project a while back; all I needed to do was store some information about stuff around the office, and since it's a small office, I thought that a RDBMS system was overkill.  So I decided to go with XML.  After creating a document, I then decided to fight with XML DTDs, and tried to fight with both XML DOM and XML SAX for Python, I finally decided on an approach that built dictionaries using SAX, as described here.    After messing with it for a while, I decided there had to be a better way.  Almost by accident, I stumbled upon YAML."
Sci/Tech,"In Wired, Hillary Rosen, the former head of the Recording Industry Ass. of America, writes of her love affair with... no way dude. Yep. Larry Lessig, her long time foe who started the Creative Commons."
Sci/Tech,"A shadowy group of nerds calling themselves Internets Vets for Truth have collected a pile of video clips related to the current US election. Named after Bush's statement in the second debate, ""I hear there are rumors, uh, on the internets,"" the site includes clips from Going Upriver, Fahrenheit 9/11 (also available for download here), and a number of other odds and ends. If you haven't already been saturated by enough media this year, here's your chance to see the greatest hits."
Sci/Tech,"\\""We are happy to announce  that Rojo passed the million feed mark\today. This means that we are now regularly indexing and updating over 1\million RSS and Atom feeds--and all of them are searchable via Rojo. If you\are not already a Rojo user but would like to be during our beta trials, you\can be invited by a friend or request an invite from us here.""\\Rojo  is now aggregating and indexing 1 million feeds.  To be precise exactly\1,000,239 feeds.\\This makes Rojo one of the largest feed search engines on the market today!\\The ability to have feeds pre-indexed means that when you join Rojo you'll\already have access to the feeds you need and a high probability that an archive\will exist.  Th ...\\"
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 3 -- President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday was officially declared the winner of Afghanistan's first-ever democratic presidential election more than three weeks after votes were cast, giving him a five-year mandate to try to steer this country out of a quarter-century of civil war and strife."
World,"Brazil will send additional peacekeepers to help restore order in Haiti and boost the 4,000- force to 5,500, a top government official said at a summit of Latin American leaders."
Sci/Tech,"\\(Second term was beginning.)\\<Kerry> What happen ?\\<Edwards> Somebody set up us the bomb.\\<Edwards> We get Ohio exit poll.\\<Kerry> What you say?!\\<Edwards> Fox News turn on.\\<Kerry> It's you !!\\<Bush> How are you gentlemen !!?\\<Bush> All your ballots are belong to us.\\<Bush> You are on the way to election defeat.\\<Kerry> What you say !!?\\<Bush> You have no chance to win make your time.\\<Bush> Ha Ha Ha Ha ....\\<aminorex> take off, every zogby\\<aminorex> for great justice\\Thanks coderman and #inforanarchy!\\"
World,"Former President Alberto Fujimori is on a watch list barring his entry to the United States because of allegations of corruption during his decade-long authoritarian regime, a U.S. diplomatic official said."
World,"<p></p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Washington-basedpro-democracy group said on Thursday it wanted to defuse a rowwith leftist President Hugo Chavez, who has accused the U.S.Congress-funded organization of backing efforts to topple him.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"\\More and more bloggers are waking to the news:\\Lessig : \\...\\""Bush has won the popular vote. And it would take a freak of nature to imagine\the 220,000 provisional ballots would fall strongly enough to shift Ohio. He\will win the College. He is our President - legitimately, and credibly.""\\""Our criticism of this administration must now focus narrowly and sharply: on\the policies, not on the credibility of the man.""\\Joi Ito :\\""As Larry says, ""It's over. Let it go."" Jon is saying, ""Don't complain -\organize!"" Although the previous post about the wacky voting system is\interesting, it's unlikely that any sort of recount or technicality will\change the fact that today, the people of the Uni ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"\\I'm not sure what to think about this news.  I'm still stunned. I woke up this\morning feeling betrayed, and shocked.\\How could so many Americans be out of touch with reality?  How could so many\Americans be so intolerant?  How could the Iraq war go unpunished?\\The answer is that this is probably not the America I call home.\\Kerry might not have been perceived better than Bush by most Americans but its\clear that if this election were between Bush and *NOT* Bush - NOT Bush would\have won in a landslide.\\The silver lining might be that Bush will have to deal with the problem he\created in Iraq.  This doesn't sit well with me as more Americans and Iraqis\will die in a needless war.\\In the ...\\"
Sci/Tech,\\I spent today packing up everything I own.  I'm moving into a new apartment in\two weeks and the movers need to have everything in boxes.\\About 60 of the weight from everything I own is due to books.  Probably\equivalent to the weight of one dead tree.\\Its just a data!  Theres no reason to have it in meatspace format!  I can't\compress it!  I can't search it!  I can't create a backup copy!  Books are evil!\\Thats it.  I'm done.  No more.  From here on out I'm only going to own at a\maximum of 20 books (hopefully less).  \\I'm either going to use Safari  or sell the book once I'm finished reading\them.  If there's anything I need I'll just paste it into my personal wiki and\use permalinks. ...\\
World,Darfur's Janjaweed militia aren't the only ones sowing chaos and death. Meet the two rebel factions threatening yet another civil war
Business,"An ongoing review of its Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract has forced embattled services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) to again postpone its financial report for its third fiscal quarter, the company said Wednesday. EDS also announced its audit committee is conducting an internal investigation on a separate matter."
World,"With its native tongue losing to English as the global lingua franca, France is fighting back"
World,"By scuttling the new Commission, the European Parliament has finally proved to Brussels and the national capitals that it can bite as well as bark. Why thats good for the E.U."
Sports,"NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Illinois has played much better and has looked much better. But in grinding out a 72-60 victory over Arkansas before 13,140 rabid Razorbacks fans, the fifth-ranked Illini took another important step Saturday."
Business,"  At the Dreamforce 2004 Salesforce.com user conference on Monday, the company that says ""just say no to packaged applications"" continued to expand on its strategy of tightly integrating its hosted solution with in house enterprise applications."
Business,"BEA Systems on Monday is rolling out its BEA Enterprise Solutions program, featuring the companys Solution Frameworks initiative to link BEA WebLogic Platform with partners products for deployment of SOAs (service-oriented architectures).<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeedgimme;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714788;10469367;q?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730402idlp"">White Paper: Converged Services Spell Relief</a><br/>Discover why technical decision makers are turning to IP telephony and VPNs to increase worker productivity while keeping an eye on the bottom line.</p>"
Business,Siblings are the first ever to be convicted for sending boatloads of junk e-mail pushing bogus products. Also: Microsoft takes MSN music download on a Euro trip....  Nokia begins legal battle against European counterparts.... and more.
Business,The satellite radio company gears up to clean up in the portable player market. Also: United States lays a clear line against internet gambling   hellip;.  Outsourcing continues without a hitch    hellip;. and more.
Sports,Florida announces that the Utah coach will become the head coach of the Gators next season. By MIC HUBER. GAINESVILLE -- Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley was able to fall asleep Friday night for the first time in a long time.
Business,"The 100,000 electronic voting machines in use in Tuesday's election have a big downside: Candidates who dispute the results won't have a way to conduct a meaningful recount. Analysis by Kim Zetter."
Business,Internet cafes that fail to enforce the strict rules governing their use are being shut down by the government. Also: Companies worry that the spyware buck will stop with them   hellip;.  High-tech outsourcing to India continues    hellip;. and more.
Business,"The Gartner-sponsored ITXpo symposium in France sets itself to identify long-term technology trends that are altering sectors like travel, marketing and investing. More web-enabled mobile devices and a smarter internet are key players."
Business,"Betting on strong demand for high-speed internet access in the next few years, Brazilian phone companies are rushing to set up for a broadband boom."
Sci/Tech,PC makers targeted as list of allegedly infringed patents grows
Sports,"If theyd lost a game, they would understand. If they hadnt won their conference championship game, they wouldnt argue. If theyd even ever really struggled to win, they could see being left out on the championship picture."
Business," European stocks jumped to fresh 6 month  highs on Friday, buoyed by lower oil prices and a strong rally  on Wall Street, but the dollar hung close to record lows  against the euro ahead of key U.S. jobs data."
Sci/Tech,"The movie industry announced Thursday it will file its first wave of lawsuits later this month against those it alleges are illegally sharing copyrighted films on the Internet, joining the music industry in its fight against piracy. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"For a year, Microsoft Corp. has extolled the virtues of the Can-Spam Act, which Congress passed in late 2003 to crack down on purveyors of unwanted bulk e-mail.  But some think the software giant is engaged in its own spamming.<BR>\\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"MCI Inc. Thursday reported a loss of \$3.4 billion during its third quarter, reflecting its recent decision to write down the value of its telecommunications network.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Two North Carolina residents Wednesday became the first people in the nation to be convicted on felony spamming charges after a Loudoun County jury found that they flooded tens of thousands of America Online e-mail accounts with unsolicited e-mail, prosecutors said. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The FBI is adding more Internet crime suspects to its top lists of wanted criminals, signaling a growing interest in cracking down on cyber-crime. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Investors cheered a final verdict on the outcome of the presidential race, leaving behind their fears of a 2000-style election and boosting markets, especially stocks perceived to benefit from a continued Bush administration. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Traffic on Web logs -- blogs for short -- and other political sites skyrocketed on Election Day, creating online audiences rivaling those of traditional media organizations. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter loss narrowed due to a sharp revenue increase from the company's growing subscriber ranks.
Sci/Tech,"Time Warner Inc. said Wednesday that it is creating a \$500 million reserve in response to the federal investigations of its America Online unit and that it also will restate AOL Europe's financial results for 2000 and 2001. <BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Arbitrators have awarded \$75,000 to a longtime WorldCom Inc. employee who argued that bankers contributed to her financial losses by profiting from their relationship with the struggling company and its chief executive at the same time they administered a stock-options program for WorldCom workers. <BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Eugene Huang  is an introvert who's on an extended lecture circuit, a high-level government official who dislikes politics and, as of Oct. 1, one of the youngest state Cabinet secretaries in the nation."
Business,"Cazenove, one of Britain's last independent investment banks, joins forces with US banking giant JP Morgan."
Sci/Tech,"Wireless phone service can't be purchased on price alone -- first, you need to decide which carrier to go with, since not all offer the same service. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro was online to discuss The Washington Post's annual cell phone guide.
Sci/Tech,"""Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"" is an epic homage to the West Coast gang culture of the early 1990s. Yes, parents, there's way too much violence and profanity here for the kids. For those of us 18 and older, though, it's among the best video games this year."
Sci/Tech,The US is poised to push Japan off the top of the supercomputing charts with an IBM prototype machine.
Sci/Tech,"International action on climate change will eventually come, a leading UK environmental thinker says."
Sports,com staff writers. The 2004 World Series by Nissan champion stunned the competition and the crowd at the Stade de France in Paris to walk away with the Race of Champions trophy.
Sci/Tech,The team behind the Beagle 2 mission has unveiled its design for a successor to the British Mars lander.
Sci/Tech,"The US may change its stance on global warming despite George Bush's re-election, says UK minister."
Sci/Tech,Cyprus begins aerial spraying to eradicate swarms of crop-destroying locusts that have arrived from Africa.
Sci/Tech,"A 1,800-year-old sealed pot of ointment found in London last year was most probably a cosmetic foundation."
Sci/Tech,"The shrimp-like krill that feed so many Antarctic species, such as whales and penguins, is in big decline, say researchers."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers claim to have found the first firm evidence that cosmic rays can come from stars that have exploded, or supernova remnants."
Sci/Tech,"\Gulf war syndrome may have been caused by exposure to the nerve gas sarin, according to reports."
Sports,"But on national television Friday night, and in a first-person story posted on a magazine #39;s Web site, the alleged mastermind of the BALCO sports doping scandal seemingly "
Sci/Tech,\China's second manned space flight  will carry two astronauts into space and will orbit the Earth for five days.
Sci/Tech,"The US space agency says it hopes shuttle flights, suspended since the Columbia disaster, can begin next May."
Sci/Tech,"Flies are the latest animals to be cloned, the journal Genetics reports."
Sci/Tech,"Tackling climate change will cost far less than the pessimists suggest, a British scientist says."
Sci/Tech,French environmentalists condemn hunters who shot one of the last female brown bears in the Pyrenees.
Sci/Tech,"The Arctic is undergoing rapid and possibly irreversible climate change, says a major report."
Sci/Tech,"In the Potomac River scientists and anglers have uncovered male smallmouth bass growing eggs. The reason is a mystery, but clues point to estrogen-enhanced sewage."
Sci/Tech,Water striders do what few other animals can: They walk on water. How the freshwater insects pull it off has baffled scientists #151;until now.
Sci/Tech,"You won't want to miss this:  Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets, will be beautifully close together just before sunrise on Thursday, Nov. 4th, and Friday, Nov. 5th. "
Sci/Tech,"This summer movie actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman wrapped up a motorcycle trip across Europe, Asia, and North America. In an interview, they discuss the open road, cranky border guards, and roadside hygiene."
Sci/Tech,Earthbound adventurers outfitted with special kites and harnesses are using wind power to reach some of the most remote spots on the planet.
Sci/Tech,Canadian officials are reporting that their government's immigration Web site has been swamped with traffic since George W. Bush gave his acceptance speech on Wednesday. Missing Links
Business,"The housing market will stagnate rather than slump, economists insisted after figures from the Halifax revealed a 1.1 per cent drop in prices last month."
Business,"Cazenove, the Queen #39;s broker, today effectively called time on 181 years of independence when it announced a joint venture with the US banking giant JP Morgan."
Business,"Singapore shares ended slightly higher Friday in a session dominated by Singapore Telecommunications Inc., which fell sharply following news of a placement of its shares by parent Temasek Holdings."
Sci/Tech,Reenactors following in the footsteps of the Lewis and Clark expedition are encountering weather and experiences that are making the modern journey an adventure in its own right.
Sci/Tech,"Tech industry workers find that the election's outcome is affecting workplace morale, concentration.<br /> Photo: Company president holds morale meeting"
Sci/Tech,AppleStore buyers' ratings scheme limited to non-Apple products
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to avoid the problems of dimpled ballots and hanging chads, election officials around the U.S. will rely on electronic voting machines for tomorrow's presidential vote. But are the machines secure?"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Interview</strong> IBM's Rebecca George fights her corner
Sci/Tech,Deep beneath the Antarctic ice sheets are at least 145 lakes that may be teeming with microscopic organisms similar to those that could be thriving beneath the ice on Jupiter's moon Europa.
Sci/Tech,Tim Farrelly held a meeting for his San Francisco staffing company Wednesday to raise morale after John Kerry lost the presidential election.
Sci/Tech,"Looking to give customers a reason to upgrade to Office 12, Microsoft will further tighten ties between its desktop and server software."
Sci/Tech,A man was convicted in a Virginia court on Wednesday of sending AOL users millions of unsolicited emails using fraudulent email address is facing nine years in prison after becoming the first person to be convicted under new anti-spam laws.
Sci/Tech,"Nicotine is a major addictive component in cigarettes, scientists said. However, how chemical dependency results from nicotine #39;s interaction with brain cells still largely stumps the experts."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has promised to give advance notice of its monthly security updates to customers to help them prepare to install related software patches.
Sci/Tech,"Blizzard has finally confirmed a launch date for its long-awaited massively multiplayer title World Of Warcraft, with North America, Australia and New Zealand all getting the game on November 23rd."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s been copied by rivals, disparaged by social critics, attacked by politicians and snapped up - check the sales numbers after just one week on the shelves -y gamers."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has won the browser wars, but a battle is raging for the runner-up spot and one of the contenders has recently been refreshed."
Sci/Tech,Oslo #39;s Munch Museum could remain closed until June 2005 while officials upgrade its security system following a brazen daylight robbery in August of two Edvard Munch masterpieces.
Sci/Tech,Nokia unveiled three new megapixel handsets this week in a further move towards its long-term bid to take a 40 share of the market.
Sci/Tech,"Firm's new consulting service supports services-oriented architecture, an emerging software-development model."
Sports, The world #39;s top three golfers were all within striking distance of the leaders after the first round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Friday.
Sports," quot;This is equivalent to a lack of faith in the work carried out up until now, quot; said Castellani in a statement.  quot;For this reason I have decided to offer my resignation as president to the board on November 24th "
Sports,Portugese superstar Luis Figo could be a Manchester United Football Club target if he is not offered a new Real Madrid deal. The 33-year-old midfielder is out of contract at the end of 2006 and is hoping to 
Sports,Sparta defender Jiri Homola has admitted his ability to not see a man dressed in red standing 6 #39; 2 quot; in height cost his team dear on Wednesday night.
Sports," Eric Shelton scored his fourth touchdown with 37 seconds left, and No. 14 Louisville held off Memphis 56 49 on Thursday night."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Rachel Teske is three shots behind the leaders after the opening round of the LPGA tournament in Otsu, Japan. Teske shot a 6-under-par round of 66 to trail co-leaders Chihiro Nakajima of Japan and Sweden #39;s Annika Sorenstam, who are 9-under."
Sci/Tech,"When tech companies want to do the right thing, Ernst Ligteringen is the man they increasingly turn to for advice."
World,"As Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat clung to life Thursday, many in the West began to hope -- not for his death, but for the possibility that peace might follow it."
World,"A group of suspected militants armed with M-16 assault rifles attacked an army unit protecting Buddhist monks at a temple in Thailand #39;s southernmost province of Narathiwat early Friday, killing one soldier, police said."
Sci/Tech,A security loophole at internet bank Cahoot allowed customers to view other people's accounts.
Sci/Tech,"Sun will release the source code of its operating system, but those eager for details may have to wait until early 2005.\"
Sci/Tech,"With its open-source model, the company has the potential to shake up the industry, one analyst says."
Sci/Tech,Some gadget lovers might be disappointed this Christmas as experts predict a shortage of iPod minis.
Sci/Tech,"Sony PlayStation 2's slimmer shape has proved popular with UK gamers, with 50,000 sold in its first week on sale."
Sci/Tech,Auditor KPMG says it isn't ready. Struggling IT services giant is also probing its bonus plan.
Sci/Tech,A luxury cruise ship in the Caribbean is the unlikely setting for tests of biometric ID cards for seafarers.
Sci/Tech,A US brother and sister become the first people criminally convicted of sending spam e-mail.
Sci/Tech,Plus: Time Warner net income slips...Cell phone unit shores up Verizon...Gateway trims loss in third quarter...EDS delays earnings.
Sci/Tech,"Job postings reveal company's increasing Linux involvement, even if Photoshop won't run on open source anytime soon."
Sci/Tech,Queen are tackling piracy by offering fans the chance to legally download pirate recordings.
Sci/Tech," Madagascar has identified the additional forests, wetlands and marshes it wants to protect under a plan to triple the size of its nature reserves by the end of 2008, a global conservation group said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The US airline attendant suspended over postings on her blog, or online diary, has been fired by her employers."
Sci/Tech,A dossier purportedly showing the sale of illegal firearms on eBay is to be handed to the home secretary.
Sci/Tech,Inuit living in Canada can finally have their say on the web as their native tongue is offered online.
Sci/Tech,Venture capitalists are lavishing money on the fashionable Linux supercomputing concept--but smaller firms face much larger rivals.
Sci/Tech,"US election websites saw a late surge in traffic as polling stations prepared to open, report traffic monitoring firms."
World," Republicans were the clear winners Tuesday as President Bush won re election and the party expanded its majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Democrats emerged from the polls with a bad case of the ""blues"" and a mandate to figure out what went wrong."
Sci/Tech,Seven Asian mobile phone firms are joining together to form an alliance that will invest \$30m to \$40m in new technologies.
Sci/Tech,Strong sales of new mobile phone models boosts profits at Carphone Warehouse but the retailer's shares fall on concerns at a decline in profits from pre-paid phones.
Sci/Tech,"Shahin Khan has joined start-up Azul Systems, which builds computing hardware to accelerate the execution of Java software."
Sci/Tech,"Blue Gene/L performance likely to far outpace NEC's Earth Simulator in contest of high-powered machines, News.com has learned.\<br /> Photos: SGI's rival Columbia supercomputer  "
Sci/Tech,"People want to listen to music while they are on the move, rather than watch video, research suggests."
Sci/Tech,"Semiconductor sales will reach \$214 billion this year, a new record high. But next year will be about the same."
Sci/Tech,A new group of processors could put the chipmaker inside your set-top box.
Sports,"The Renault F1 Teams chassis Technical Director reviews a hard-fought season, which saw the team meet its objectives and prepare for the future."
Sci/Tech,"The newest release in the GTA franchise, San Andreas, could be the best yet,"
Sci/Tech,roundup The firm makes over its Pentium 4 Extreme Edition and gets ready to unveil a new top-of-the-line Itanium 2 for servers.\<br />\ Photo: Dell's 'Extreme' machine\
Sci/Tech,North Carolina legislators are to discuss a proposed package of incentives for the PC maker during a session set for Thursday.\<br /> Photos: Inside Dell's Austin assembly plant 
World," Vladimir Putin headed to Turkey on Sunday for the first official visit by a Russian president, looking to boost a growing economic relationship that is turning a longtime foe into a newfound trading partner."
World," Leaders of an Afghan militant group  holding three U.N. workers hostage were meeting on Friday to  decide whether to kill them or extend a deadline for  authorities to meet their demands, a member of the leadership  council said."
Sci/Tech,"Fifteen percent, then 15.5 percent, and now 15.8 percent. AMD is gaining back lost ground, Mercury Research says."
Sci/Tech," Taipei plans to make wireless Internet  access available across the Taiwan capital by the end of 2005,  joining a small number of cities offering Wi Fi networks."
Sci/Tech,"David Edmondson, president and COO of the retailer, has been elected to the board of the chipmaker."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=NOK1V.HE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">NOK1V.HE</A>, the world's  largest mobile phone maker, expects slowing mobile phone growth  in 2005 but plans to launch more phones next year and regain  lost market share, the company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Program targets vulnerability, prompting security firm Secunia to issue ""extremely critical"" rating."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp launched its MSN music  download service in eight new European countries on Thursday in  an attempt to fend off a recent expansion push by archrival  Apple Computer's iTunes.
Sci/Tech,The software giant also tells European customers that it is making progress with efforts to limit security attacks against its products.
Sci/Tech, Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that  it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. to  purchase all of its airwave licenses for  $3 billion.
Sci/Tech,"In 1988, a student unleashed a self-replicating worm that halted thousands of computers--and lit a fire under online security."
Sci/Tech," As founder and president of  PRUDES (People Revolted by Unnecessary Depictions of Eroticism  and Sexuality), I am shocked    shocked!    by ""Leisure Suit  Larry: Magna Cum Laude."""
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro report validates concern in security industry that malicious hackers are more interested in money than fame.
Sci/Tech,Costs tied to the country's controversial biometric ID card plan will cause the price of new passports to soar.
Sci/Tech," Nokia has taken legal action against  small European handset makers Sagem and Vitelcom on allegations  of patent infringements, the world's largest mobile phone maker  said on Thursday."
World,"Urban warfare drills are taking place in and around Falluja, Iraq, where the Marines expect to lead an all-out attack soon."
Sci/Tech,"The Source Code Club hackers are back, selling what they claim are files of Cisco firewall software."
Business,"Although Americans vacationing in Europe may be howling over higher prices in hotels and restaurants, the adverse impact of the rapidly declining US dollar has fallen mainly on foreigners, at least so far."
Sci/Tech,"Attacks via an Internet Explorer flaw are more common than any other hacking technique, a security firm has found."
Sci/Tech, A funny thing happened on the way  to the consumer electronics store.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft rejects claims from security researchers that a spoofing technique discovered on Internet Explorer is a vulnerability.
Business,"FORMER McDonald #39;s boss Charlie Bell will be flown home to Australia in a specially-equipped jet at a cost of nearly \$400,000. The Sydney boy who grew up to run the world #39;s biggest fast food franchise was diagnosed "
Sci/Tech," Twice in one month the biggest Dutch  newspaper published front page pictures shot by amateur  photographers using their mobile phones, showing how advances  in technology can assist traditional media in gathering news."
Sci/Tech,The local phone giant is ready to enter new territories with business-class voice and data services.
Sci/Tech,"A small company claims that Cisco stole its intelligent routing technology, and the company's lawyer is looking for a big pay-out.\"
Sci/Tech," Fraudsters have developed a potent new  computer program that steals Internet banking customers'  details by duping them into opening up a bogus e mail, a  British security firm said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Former Inktomi chief David Peterschmidt replaces Don Listwin, who will continue to be vice chairman."
Sci/Tech," Sprint Corp. is in talks with Qualcomm  Inc. about using a network the chipmaker is building to deliver  live television to Sprint mobile phone customers, Chief  Operating Officer Len Lauer said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Companies are buying YellowPages.com and will expand it into a nationwide online business directory.
World,Iranian and European officials meet in Paris in a bid to finalise a compromise on Iran's nuclear programme.
Sci/Tech,New communications technology could spawn future products. Could your purse tell you to bring an umbrella?
World,Two Palestinian children are killed in disputed circumstances in an explosion in southern Gaza.
Business," European stocks jumped to fresh 6 month highs on Friday, buoyed by lower oil prices and a strong rally on Wall Street, but the dollar hung close to record lows against the euro ahead of key U.S. jobs data."
Sci/Tech,New communications technology could spawn futuristic products. Could your purse tell you to bring an umbrella?<br />\ Photos: Networks of tomorrow\
Business,"Amid falling oil prices, stocks climb for 2nd straight day as Dow closes at highest level since Sept. 14. BY PRADNYA JOSHI. Stocks kept climbing higher yesterday as oil prices retreated and investors continued "
Business,"European shares opened higher on Friday, boosted by a strong post-election rally on Wall Street overnight and a fall in oil prices to a five-week low."
Business,"HELSINKI: Nokia, the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, plans to bring 40 new handsets to the market next year as it seeks to expand its already dominant market share amid increased competition from rivals Motorola, Samsung Electronics and Sony Ericsson."
Business, Singapore #39;s state owned investment company Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd. Friday said it sold a 2 stake in Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.
Business,"NEW YORK, November 5 (newratings.com) - Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications (VZ.NYS) and Vodafone Group, has reached an agreement to acquire all of NextWave #39;s airwave spectrum licenses for about \$3 billion."
Sci/Tech,"Next year, wireless operators will debut ways to share a favorite ring tone. But don't expect a Napster free-for-all."
Sci/Tech,"Company's looking at ways to offer wireless phone service, executives say. The move is targeted at the Baby Bells."
Sci/Tech,The service lets users of the Audiovox SMT5600 smart phone download an unlimited number of songs for \$14.95 monthly.
Sci/Tech,"Two spammers have been convicted of three charges of sending thousands of junk e-mails through servers located in Virginia. Jeremy Jaynes was sentenced to nine years in prison and Jessica DeGroot was fined \$7,500 (4,075)."
Sci/Tech,"In a simultaneous cross platform release, multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft will go on sale in North America on November 23, and here in the UK  quot;shortly after quot;."
Sci/Tech,"November 5, 2004 -- A Harlem community group says the National Basketball Players Association has unleashed a full-court press to try to bounce them out of their offices."
Sci/Tech,Intermec Technologies will not seek payments for patents in the radio tracking technology for 60 days. Why?
Sports,Aussies Mark Hensby and Stuart Appleby are just two shots off the lead after the first round of the elite 30-man Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Sports,Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren has no new injury worries for Sundays visit of Bolton. Midfielder Ray Parlour came through the full 90 minutes of last nights UEFA Cup Group E victory over Lazio 
Sports,"The pinstripes were a brighter blue, the cap featured an orange NY, but Willie Randolph, a Yankees icon, seemed right at home yesterday when he was introduced at Shea Stadium as the new manager of the Mets."
Sports,Step outside the University of Alabama football complex this week and it wasn #39;t hard to find distractions. The Mike Shula vs. Sylvester Croom debate.
World,"When Rabbi Jonathan Gerard traveled to Israel in 1996 his group took a bus to the border of Gaza and, led by armed Palestinian guards through throngs of Palestinians, met with Yasser Arafat."
World,"Jacques Chirac, the French president, is to miss an EU summit meeting today with the interim Iraqi prime minister, Ayad Allawi. Aides to Mr Chirac, an opponent of the US-led war, denied the move was a snub "
World," The third round of nuclear talks with Iran and the European Union trio of Britain, France and Germany will be  quot;tough and complicated quot;, an Iranian spokesman said Friday."
World,"Two Lebanese held hostage in Iraq for more than two months have been freed and returned home, officials said in Beirut Friday. Marwan Kassar and Mohammed Hussein, who had been working in Iraq for the Lebanese "
World,Taiwan released on Friday the full report by a top US forensic expert on the election-eve shooting of President Chen Shui-bian but it offered few clues on who was responsible for the mysterious attack.
Sci/Tech,"Apple's digital music player becomes the latest amenity at swank hotels, and ups its status as a pop-culture icon.<br /> Photo: Preloaded iPod in your next hotel room?"
Sci/Tech,"How about a \$269 server? PC maker turns on rebates, special offers to breathe life into its direct-sales efforts."
Sci/Tech,Apple will brook no criticism of its offerings on its new product review page--but praise and pan other makers' stuff all you like.
Sci/Tech,"With Apple planning to offer similar features in its next version of OS X, programmer Arlo Rose moves Konfabulator to Windows."
Sci/Tech,Among the devices used was a futuristic plasma monitor designed by three technology companies specifically for CBS.
Sci/Tech,"Tech giants set to launch TV, print, cinema and online ad campaign to market the digital lifestyle.\<br /> Photos: Microsoft's Media Center 2005 launch"
Sci/Tech,Among the devices used was a futuristic plasma monitor designed by three technology companies specifically for CBS.\<br />\ Screen shots: Election night gadgets
Sci/Tech,"Handheld maker looks beyond Palm OS with quiet tests of other operating systems, News.com has learned."
Business,"The US Labor Department on Friday issued its employment report for November, showing slower job growth than had been expected. Only 112,000 new jobs were created, compared to forecasts of 180,000."
Sci/Tech,AT #38;T subscribers using the SMT5600 can now get songs downloaded to their handsets via the Napster to Go service.
Sci/Tech,Plan to repurchase \$315 million in shares owned by Time Warner marks end of deal dreamed up at height of Internet appliance vogue.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is looking into reports this week of a serious buffer overflow vulnerability in its Internet Explorer Web browser, but has not yet seen malicious code that exploits the reported flaw."
Sci/Tech,"Computerworld's Dan Verton went to the polls on Tuesday, cast his vote electronically without a hitch, and yet came away from the experience wanting something more than an ""I voted"" sticker."
Sci/Tech,"A Wisconsin judge's refusal to order the state to refund sales tax paid by a Neena, Wis., company on a customized SAP AG rollout could relieve the state from paying out more than a quarter of a billion dollars in tax refunds to software users."
Sci/Tech,An Indian company claims its software automatically converts legacy applications written in old languages such as Cobol and Pascal to modern languages such as C and Java.
Sci/Tech,"Global semiconductor sales next year are expected to total \$215.3 billion, up just 1.2 from this year, according to a forecast released this week by an industry group that tracks global chip sales."
Sci/Tech,A continuing review of its troubled Navy/Marine Corps Intranet contract forced embattled services provider EDS to again delay its third-quarter financial report.
Sci/Tech,"MCI reported a \$3.4 billion third-quarter loss today, as the company's efforts to recover from bankruptcy were slowed by stiff competition in the long-distance telephone service market."
Sci/Tech,A potent new program circulating on the Internet embeds itself on a user's computer and either overwrites saved bookmarks or redirects the victim from the intended banking site to an authentic-looking fake.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. and Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) have won contracts to supply Linux-based supercomputers to a Korean national university and a Japanese nuclear research institute, the two companies said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Omnipod, which provides hosted instant message (IM) services to companies of all sizes, is preparing several enhancements to its platform, including the additions of a Web-based client, a telephony component and a persistent-chat feature, Omnipod's chief executive officer said."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Corp. hopes to distinguish its products and regain lost market share by leading the mobile-device market in delivering cutting-edge bells-and-whistles on its new handsets, company executives said Thursday duringhop a daylong meeting in New York with analysts."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is investigating reports of a serious security flaw in Internet Explorer (IE), but has not yet seen malicious code that exploits the reported flaw, the company said Thursday."
Sports, THINK of Major League    Baseball as the Titanic    after it rammed into the    tip of the iceberg.
Sci/Tech,"Packard on Thursday announced that it will integrate Brocade Communication's SAN switching capability into its HP BladeSystem architecture.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714255;9651165;g?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730403idlp"">SBC Datacomm White Paper</a><br/>Find out how Crate   Barrel expects to save  $180,000 by moving to VoIP, compared to a traditional PBX.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Deepening its commitment to help corporate users create SOAs (service-oriented architectures) through the use of Web services, IBM's Global Services unit on Thursday announced the formation of an SOA Management Practice."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. will give customers advance notice of its monthly security updates in an effort to help them prepare to install related software patches, the company announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"CANNES -- Kai-Uwe Ricke, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Deutsche Telekom AG, and Ben Verwaayen, his counterpart at BT Group PLC, have diverging views on convergence -- the idea that, some day, fixed and mobile telecommunications systems will come together into a seamless whole."
Sci/Tech,"MCI Inc. reported a \$3.4 billion third-quarter loss on Thursday, due mainly to a write-off of the value of its assets, as the company's efforts to recover from its bankruptcy were hampered by stiff competition in the long-distance telephone service market."
Sci/Tech,Dangerous new ways to try to steal your money are in progress.
Sci/Tech,Yet another security flaw reported for popular Web browser.
Sci/Tech,Software giant will publish advance notice of security bulletins.
Sci/Tech,Companies are teaming up to bring their technology to your living room.
Sci/Tech,Company is readying security software or cell phones and handheld devices.
Sci/Tech,Challenge/response e-mails accidentally marked as spam by AOL and EarthLink.
Sci/Tech,"The products you use are about to get smarter, faster, smaller, cheaper, and more colorful. Here's your guide to what's ahead in PCs, software, mobile gadgets, home electronics, and more."
Sci/Tech,Some voters say machines indicated they had voted for a different candidate.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's browser continues to lose market share as more users switch to Mozilla.
Sci/Tech,"Some anti-spyware companies use confusing ads, and our tests show their \$20-\$60 products are less effective than free competitors."
Sci/Tech,Windows XP Media Center 2005 connects smoothly with video and audio equipment.
Sci/Tech,Should prices for blank media and recording products include a royalty fee to copyright holders for presumed losses to piracy?
Sci/Tech,Network would beam music and video to 3G handsets.
Sci/Tech,"NEC's LT265 can connect to an 802.11g wireless network, but getting it set up can be tricky."
Sci/Tech,CIO Magazine says poll shows IT budgets are expected to grow over the next year.
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Local Search Marketing: A Huge Untapped Market - Research: Do Keywords In URL Influence Your Rank? - Make All Your Keywords Plural? - How Do PPC Campaigns And SEO Compliment Each Other - World Without Search Engines - Does Adwords Have a Limit On the Number of Ads? - New AdWords Classifications Coming
World," Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi sought to calm anger on Friday over his description of states that opposed the U.S. led war to oust Saddam Hussein as ""spectators."""
Sci/Tech," Forget the hi tech predictions    it will be years, if ever, before electors can use the Internet to vote, many policymakers believe."
Sci/Tech,"Every now and then a book comes along that's a must-read for every serious searcher, and Tara Calishain's Web Search Garage falls squarely into that category."
Sci/Tech,Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan's recap of top search engine stories from October 2004.
Sci/Tech, German maker of car parts and electrical household goods Robert Bosch said it will hire 600 software professionals by next year at its Indian software and engineering centre.
Sci/Tech,"Some pundits claim that the paid search market has peaked, but new research tells a different story, suggesting that local search is emerging as an important and powerful driver for the paid search market."
Sci/Tech,"Last week, Search Engine Strategies made its debut in Sweden, drawing attendees from all over Scandinavia, Europe and even Africa and India."
Sci/Tech,LookSmart and UpSNAP Partner for Cell Phone Directory\\Looksmart has partnered with UpSNAP! to offer its customers a new way to extend their reach off-line and directly to consumers via text-enabled cell phones under a pay-per-click/call model. UpSNAP! recently launched its free 411 service allowing mobile users to access White Pages ...
Sci/Tech,"Feedster Offers RSS Feed Finder\\Feedster is now offering an RSS feed finder, at http://www.feedster.com/feedfinder.php . This search is in beta, but allows you do search a database of over 900,000 RSS feeds (Feedster claims an index of 972,046 feeds at this point) by entering keyword, description, owner's name, etc.\\A search ..."
Sci/Tech,Six Ways To Create a Keyword-Rich Domain Name\\An effective domain name can help to brand your site. It can also communicate to your customers the types of products you sell online. An easy to remember domain that describes your services should be the goal of every site owner. Here are ...
Sci/Tech,Why you should NOT submit your site on Search Engines\\Before to answer to this question we have to know what is the difference between a search engine and directory. Here is a brief explanation. The main difference between search engine and directory lay in the way how websites get entered ...
Sci/Tech,Amazon.com Gets Sex Appeal with Adam  #038; Eve Deal\\Who says that a shopping search entity can't turn up the heat and still not bow down entirely to the porn industry. As some of the major online shopping and search sites have been laying down the law on riskee sex driven ...
Sci/Tech,"Importance of Keywords in URLs and Search Engine Ranking\\One of the most debated topics in the SEO community (besides for the black hat versus white hat topics) is the question; do keywords in the URL improve a page's rankings? It is funny, some top notch SEOs claim they do, while ..."
Sci/Tech,"Copernic Desktop Search Targeting Multi-Lingual European Markets \\Copernic and its international business development partner Contraco initiated a European market penetration strategy by announcing German, French, and Dutch versions of the award-winning Copernic Desktop Search (CDS) product, with an Italian version soon to follow. Copernic continues to outmaneuver both Microsoft and ..."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Announces Media Head - Former ABC Chairman Braun\\Yahoo today hired former ABC television network Chairman Lloyd Braun as head of Yahoo Media and Entertainment. Lloyd Braun will be overseeing Yahoo movies, TV, entertainment, music, games, finance, news, weather, sports, health and children channels. \\Bloomberg reports that Braun left Walt ..."
Sci/Tech,"ObjectsSearch Offers Open Source Search Results\\Aiming to provide users with unbiased website ranking, ObjectsSearch.com has launched an open source search engine based on Nutch.org's search. ObjectsSearch looks to solve problems related to search result manipulation and information overload. ObjectsSearch claims that their open source approach provides an ""alternative to commercial ..."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press
Sci/Tech,"Companies are struggling to cope with tighter corporate governance regimes, which might even work against the goal of achieving improved IT security they are partly designed to promote."
Sci/Tech,"This article shows how to improve SSH security using public key authentication instead of, or in addition to, password authentication."
Sci/Tech,"The cost of providing security training to your staff may be high, but what is the cost of not providing any training at all?"
Sci/Tech,"Recent ""phishing"" episodes are still often overlooked by tech-savvy users, but a lesson in history shows how entire nations have been fooled."
Sci/Tech,"Carlos Del Castillo, IT manager at Cell Signaling Technology, drove the effort to move the company to Macs. Now  #147;no one worries about the system anymore, #148; he says.  #147;They #146;re concentrating on their work, using the Mac as a tool rather than as a computer. #148; Also, check out Why Mac for Science and other new features on the Science site.\ Nov 04"
Sci/Tech,"Comparing the new iPod Photo to iRiver H320, Walt Mossberg writes in the Wall Street Journal,  #147;Our verdict: The iPod Photo was just as easy, and satisfying, to use with photos as it is with music. It #146;s a winner, if a little pricey. But the iRiver player is complicated and clumsy, designed by techies for techies. #148; Nov 03"
Sci/Tech," #147;Motion is a fantastic application designed for people who want to add professional-looking titles, DVD menu items, and other visualizations to their video and DVD projects, #148; writes Jan Ozer in PC Magazine.  #147;What #146;s most striking about Motion is that it is simple enough that beginners can jump right in, yet advanced enough that professionals will be happy with the results. #148; Nov 02"
Sci/Tech," #147;Apple #146;s latest addition to its hugely popular iPod line, the iPod Photo, has moved the bar even further as the digital lifestyle continues to converge, #148; writes Mike Wendland for the Detroit Free Press.  #147;It combines the two most important things driving consumer electronics this year: digital music and digital pictures. #148; Nov 02"
Sci/Tech," #147;The iMac G5 is completely user serviceable, #148; writes Leander Kahney for Wired News.  #147;With its simplified, modular interior, the machine was designed to make it easy for consumers to perform their own repairs. If something goes wrong, Apple dispatches a spare part, and the owner performs the do-it-yourself repair, from swapping out a faulty hard drive to installing a new flat screen. The new iMac is perhaps the most user-serviceable machine on the market. #148; Nov 01"
Sci/Tech,"When U.S. soldiers need expert engineering advice -- like how to gauge the structural integrity of a bombed-out bridge in a battle zone -- they contact the Army's crack squad for quick answers. Michelle Delio reports from Vicksburg, Mississippi."
Sci/Tech,Why look at pictures when you can have the real thing? All it takes is a telephone -- and the ability to give good voice. Commentary by Regina Lynn.
Sci/Tech,"Some filmgoers still snub animation, but it's their loss if they miss The Incredibles. This movie is an example of great filmmaking: gorgeous cinematography, smart writing and genuine feeling for the characters. Jason Silverman reviews Pixar's latest wonder."
Sci/Tech,"Research advances could bring Ethiopic characters -- hundreds of them -- to text messaging, and maybe help modernize the country. Andrew Heavens reports from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia."
Sci/Tech,"Sure, there are more brands than ever. But their value is plummeting as consumer loyalty evaporates. Who's to blame? A new breed of hyperinformed superconsumers. By James Surowiecki from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"UniLect gives bogus information to North Carolina counties about the capacity of the company's electronic voting machines, and some voters' picks go ignored as a result."
Sci/Tech,"The movie industry plans to sue people who share movies online. Starting Nov. 16, people who trade copyright films online could be sued for thousands of dollars. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,Researchers said it may be possible to stretch the supply of flu vaccine by giving some people reduced doses that are injected into the skin instead of a muscle.
Sci/Tech,Scientists have succeeded in growing outside the body the special stem cells that direct the remarkably prolific process of sperm production.
Sci/Tech,A vote by Californians to spend \$3 billion on human embryonic stem cell research could speed progress on the promising but controversial field and make the state the epicenter of such research.
Sci/Tech,"With the evidence of the northern snakehead fish's spawning, hope is fading along the Potomac River that the aggressive, toothy Asian invader can be stopped."
Sci/Tech,"Due to a drought in Utah, Glen Canyon is on its way back  viewable in much of its former glory."
Sci/Tech,"The new Palm Tungsten T5 takes a lot of steps backward, but offers one huge leap forward."
Sci/Tech,The Viper G.P.S. Tracking System can be reached by the Internet or a cellphone.
Sci/Tech,Hollywood's major movie studios said that they would begin filing lawsuits against people who make copyrighted films available for downloading over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"As video games take on an ever slicker, more cinematic feel, developers are increasingly turning to cartoon actors, movie-trailer announcers and even film stars to read the lines."
Sci/Tech,"For regular travelers with eager shutter fingers, storage gadgets can be more economical than additional memory cards."
Business,"Airlines at O #39;Hare Airport in September ranked fourth in on-time arrivals and 10th in on-time departures nationwide, according to federal figures released Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Linux Networx has developed a clustered storage appliance which is able to pool capacity from separate storage devices into a single high-capacity resource.
World,"Bosnian Prime Minister Adnan Terzic has announced that he and the Bosnian government will resign. Terzic made the statement to Bosnia private television, BN TV."
World," Seven people close to Islamic groups in the Netherlands are to be charged with terrorist related activities over the murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh, the Amsterdam public prosecutor revealed."
Sci/Tech," Don Listwin, chief executive of communications software maker Openwave Systems, is giving up the executive reins to throw himself into a personal crusade against cancer."
Business,"House prices in East Anglia will buck the national trend by holding firm or even continuing to grow, says a building society chief."
Business,JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co. and Cazenove Group PLC said Friday they were launching a joint venture to combine their investment banking services for British customers.
Business,MCI has reported a \$3.4bn (1.8bn) third-quarter loss due mainly to a write-off of the value of its assets. The company #39;s efforts to recover from its bankruptcy are being hampered by stiff competition in 
Business,Japan Airlines Corp. said Friday that it returned to profitability in first half of the fiscal year as international travel picked up from a decline a year ago caused by the war in Iraq and the SARS outbreak in Asia.
Business,"Cool autumn weather and apparent pent-up demand for clothing drove strong sales in October at Gap, Neiman Marcus and other national retailers, according to company reports issued Thursday."
Business,"Sears Roebuck and Co. surprised naysayers Thursday by reporting a sales gain in October, the first in six months. Sales at stores open at least a year rose 1.9 percent versus a year ago, largely on the strength "
Business,A rift appeared within Canada #39;s music industry yesterday as prominent artists called on the CRTC to embrace satellite radio and the industry warned of lost revenue and job losses.
Business,Tribune Co. said yesterday it has been sued by shareholders who are upset by the circulation scandals at Newsday and the Spanish-language paper Hoy.
Sci/Tech,YOGYAKARTA (Antara): Indonesian senior pale-anthropologist Teuku Jacob denied claims made by Australian anthropologist Peter Brown saying that fossils found in September 2003 were of a newspecies called Homo floresiensis.
Sports,"For the second week in a row, Pittsburgh tries to knock off an undefeated team. With ex-Eagle Duce Staley, the Steelers should be able to run the ball against a Philadelphia defense that struggles stopping the run."
World,"The chief UN nuclear arms inspector sharply criticized the Bush administration Thursday, saying the American invasion and occupation of Iraq had damaged the credibility of the United States."
World,A senior US commander says marines are making final preparations for an imminent offensive against Iraq #39;s rebel bastion of Fallujah and are awaiting orders to strike.
World,"Incoming European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso acted Friday to end an unprecedented EU stalemate, by arranging fast-track confirmation hearings for his re-arranged Brussels executive team."
World,"President Hamid Karzai promised Thursday to assemble a representative government, but said he did not feel bound to offer top Cabinet positions to his defeated rivals."
World,"Afghan militants have hinted they might release a Filipino hostage, one of three UN workers kidnapped last week, as his country has no troops in Afghanistan."
Sci/Tech,"A year on, and the company's \$1 million tip-off program has nabbed just one virus writer. Is it a bust?\"
World," Diplomats from France, Britain and  Germany met their Iranian counterparts on Friday for a new  round of talks to persuade Tehran to give up its uranium  enrichment program, but diplomats said no breakthrough was  likely."
Business," Kuwait plans to spend some  $30 billion  to  $40 billion to upgrade its energy sector, and to increase  oil production capacity 60 percent to four million barrels per  day by 2020, top oil officials said in remarks published in  local newspapers on Sunday."
World,Reports say Egypt is to free an Arab-Israeli man jailed on spying charges in return for six students held by Israel.
World,"Abimael Guzman, ex-leader of Peru's Shining Path rebels, faces retrial in a civilian court 12 years after his capture."
World,"India bowl out Australia for 93 to win the fourth Test by 13 runs, but the tourists take the series 2-1."
Business,Profits triple at McDonald's Japan after the fast-food chain starts selling larger burgers.  
World,A UN report urges better protection for millions of internally displaced people - refugees in all but name. 
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that\it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. to\purchase all of its airwave licenses for \$3 billion.</p>
Sci/Tech,"A month before the video game's scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci-fi action title ""Halo 2"" were already circulating on the Internet. It's had a lot of company lately."
Sci/Tech,A \$100 million supercomputer being built to analyze the nation's nuclear stockpile has again set an unofficial performance record - the second in just over a month.
Business,"Oil futures prices plunged by more than \$2 a barrel Thursday, continuing a selloff that began last week amid rising US supplies of crude and expectations of a surge in heating oil production before winter arrives."
Business,  Molson Inc. and Adolph Coors Co. are sweetening their brewery merger plan with a special dividend to Molson shareholders worth  $381 million.
Business,European stock markets got off to a flying start this morning as investors cheered a plunge in crude oil prices and fresh post-election gains on Wall Street.
Sci/Tech,"The IBM Blue Gene/L supercomputer is currently being assembled for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Livermore plans to buy a unit four times the current supercomputers size, according to eBCVG."
Sci/Tech,"The dedicated tower network to be built by Qualcomm #39;s MediaFLO USA subsidiary should give US carriers a smooth road for rolling out mobile multimedia services, though it may be some time before they embrace the idea."
Sports,"SBASTIEN LOEB, the new rallying world champion, will be the highest-profile casualty of a shock decision yesterday by two leading French manufacturers to pull out of the sport."
World,": Insurgents attacked British troops at a checkpoint in central Iraq, killing three and wounding eight in a suicide bomb and mortar barrage aimed at soldiers sent to the high-risk area "
World,"Yasser Arafat, fighting for his life in a French hospital Thursday, triggered a war of words about his legacy: Palestinians hailed a freedom fighter who saved them from national extinction; Jewish leaders welcomed the imminent death of a terrorist."
World,"Russias signing of the Kyoto Protocol, bringing the global climate change agreement into force, was today hailed as a real step forward by Prime Minister Tony Blair."
World,"RAMADI, Iraq : Six British and American troops were killed in Iraq over the last 24 hours as the US military battered the flashpoint city of Fallujah with air strikes ahead of an expected all-out assault."
Sci/Tech," ""Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"" is an epic homage to the West Coast gang culture of the early 1990s. Yes, parents, there's way too much violence and profanity here for the kids. For those of us 18 and older, though, it's among the best video games this year."
Sci/Tech," For a year, Microsoft Corp. has extolled the virtues of the Can Spam Act, which Congress passed in late 2003 to crack down on purveyors of unwanted bulk e mail. The company, with other Internet and marketing firms, helped craft the act and has sued several spammers under its provisions."
World,"TROOPS killed a member of the Abu Sayyaf Muslim kidnap gang and captured four others in a raid in this southern Philippine city, officials said today."
World," About 100 Tibetan exiles chanted prayers as they began a hunger strike on Friday in a busy business district of Bombay, to demand the release of a Tibetan Buddhist monk jailed in China over a spate of bombings."
Sci/Tech," California vaccine maker VaxGen Inc. will make a new and improved version of the anthrax vaccine for use in case of a biological attack, the U.S. government said on Thursday."
Business,Adolph Coors Co. and Montreal-based brewer Molson Inc. said Friday that they will pay a special dividend to Molson shareholders in connection with the companies #39; merger.
Business,"Scientific evidence of increased heart attack risk associated with popular arthritis drug Vioxx was available as early as 2000, say Swiss scientists, although the drug was only withdrawn in September 2004."
Business,Itsa good time to sell champagne and a bad time to sell soda pop. Luxury retailers had strong sales in October while discounters like Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will provide advanced notice to customers of upcoming patches, including what software and products will be affected, in an effort to allow customers to prepare and pre-roll patches instead of having to try and deal with issues after patches are "
Sci/Tech,The electronic currency site that the Source Code Club said it will use to accept payment for Cisco Systems Inc. #39;s firewall source code is confident it can track down the perpetrators.
Sports,Denver #39;s Earl Boykins scored with six seconds left in overtime and the Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-92 Thursday.
World,BRUSSELS : European leaders were urged to forget their past divisions over Iraq as they met the country #39;s interim leader on the second day of a summit in Brussels.
World," GENERAL NAKAR, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine soldiers  rushed food, drinking water and other supplies by foot and  helicopters on Sunday to provinces cut off by four storms in  two weeks that left more than 1,300 people dead or missing."
World," THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP)   The killers of an outspoken Dutch filmmaker threatened his scriptwriter   a politician who renounced Islam and has criticized its customs   in a letter that was pinned to the victim's body with a knife."
Sci/Tech, A brother and sister who sent junk e mail to millions of America Online customers were convicted Wednesday in the nation's first felony prosecution of Internet spam distributors.
World,"The US military closes all roads into the Iraqi city of Falluja, amid speculation a major assault is imminent."
World, U.S. forces warned residents of  Falluja through loudspeakers and leaflets on Friday that they  would detain any man under 45 trying to enter or leave the  rebel held Iraqi city.
World," Iraq will hold national elections on  Jan. 27, Vice President Ibrahim al Jaafari said on Friday."
World,Russia's President Putin signs the Kyoto protocol on climate change - enabling it to  come into force next year.
Sci/Tech,"Novell is mum on the exit of Chris Stone, a key leader in the company's transformation to Linux vendor."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's music download service launches in eight new countries as the software giant bids to takes on Apple's market leading iTunes.
Business," The number of new U.S. jobs soared  at the sharpest rate in seven months in October, the government  reported on Friday, helped by a surge in construction activity  as hurricane racked areas in the Southeast were rebuilt."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp. and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science introduced a new supercomputer on Friday that they hope will be the most powerful in Europe, and among the10 most powerful in the world."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Corp., the world's largest mobile phone maker, took legal action earlier this week against two European manufacturers for allegedly infringing on technology patents and registered designs."
Business," Short term interest rate futures  plunged on Friday after U.S. jobs growth for October was far  above median Wall Street expectations, suggesting the  possibility for more aggressive monetary policy tightening."
Business," Oil slid to a five week low on Friday,  continuing a fund led selling spree that has knocked 12 percent  from last week's record highs as rising stockpiles have eased  worries of a winter supply crunch."
Business,"Employers aggressively hired new workers in October, adding 337,000 people to payrolls after a sluggish summer, although the overall unemployment rate rose marginally, to 5.5 percent."
Business, Molson Inc. and Adolph Coors Co. are sweetening their brewery merger plan with a special dividend to Molson shareholders worth  $381 million.
Business, MCI Inc. on Thursday reported a  $3.4 billion third quarter loss as it wrote down the value of its assets due to a withering price war for long distance telephone service.
Business," The economy created another 34,300 jobs in October but the unemployment rate remained at 7.1 per cent as more people entered the labour force, Statistics Canada said Friday."
Business," The general counsel for broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. will step down next week as the embattled firm seeks to clean house and reform its business practices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s has launched its MSN music download service in eight more European countries as the software giant bids to takes on Apple #39;s market leading iTunes.
Sci/Tech,"Martian rovers Spirit and Opportunity are going strong 10 months after they began their geological study of the red planet, mission scientists said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"This recent milestone shows the current state of an ongoing, multi-year project that has been (and continues to be) a series of opportunities and challenges."
Sci/Tech,"Intel is gearing up to create a Centrino-style brand and platform for  #39;digital home #39;-oriented PCs, it has emerged. Codenamed  #39;East Fork #39; - after the Ohio state park, apparently - the platform centres on  #39;Smithfield "
Sci/Tech,Oslo #39;s Munch Museum could remain closed until June 2005 while officials upgrade its security system following a brazen daylight robbery in August of two Edvard Munch masterpieces.
Sports,"A year ago, the Advanta Championships returned to The Pavilion after a two-year absence, but the tournament suffered from injury withdrawls and a lack of star power."
Sports,"The smile on the Welshmans face was as broad as the Tyne after his 56th-minute volley cemented a 2-0 victory over Dinamo Tbilisi at St James Park last night, in stark contrast to his mood as the Magpies jetted out to Athens for their opening Group D "
Sports,"The inability to figure Steve Spurrier hasn #39;t been this severe since Georgia dumped Ray Goff. During his 12-year coaching run at the University of Florida, no one ever knew exactly what he was "
Sports,"MONTREAL A series of errors and misunderstandings led to the botched drug test that resulted in Tyler Hamilton, the American cyclist, retaining his gold medal from the Athens Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency has said in a report."
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend knows how lonely it can feel when lined up in man to man coverage across from a receiver such as the Eagles' Terrell Owens.
World,France #39;s president left a Brussels meeting early in what has been widely seen as a refusal to meet Iraq #39;s prime minister. Jacques Chirac left a European Union summit Thursday 
World,": Two Palestinian boys, ages 7 and 8, were killed in an explosion in the Gaza Strip today. The Israeli military said the boys were killed by a stray mortar round fired by Palestinians."
World,Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has warned that violence in the country #39;s south could get worse. Mr Thaksin said suspected Muslim separatists wanted to provoke the government into over-reacting.
World,"At least 10 miners were killed and six trapped below ground when leaking gas exploded in a northern China coal mine, the government said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, Hollywood studios said Thursday they will file hundreds of lawsuits later this month against individuals who swap pirated copies of movies over the Internet.
Business, Britain's industrial sector appears to have been a bigger drag on overall economic growth in the third quarter than was first assumed.
Sci/Tech," Few video games have outraged anti violence advocates like ""Mortal Kombat,"" which debuted in the arcades more than a decade ago. The latest version, ""Mortal Kombat: Deception,"" continues the grisly tradition while adding several new modes you wouldn't expect in a fighting game, including  #151; you read it right  #151; ""Chess Kombat."""
Sci/Tech," BISMARCK, N.D.  #151; Jack Uldrich says his stain resistant pants are just the beginning for a technology that could someday be used to create cell phones so small they can be sewn into clothes and enhance electrical transmission through power lines."
Business,"WYOMISSING, PA-Penn National Gaming entered into a merger agreement to acquire Alton, IL-based Argosy Gaming Co. for approximately \$2."
Business," Despite gains of about 34,000 jobs last month, the unemployment rate remained steady in October at 7.1 per cent, Statistics Canada said Friday."
Business,NEVER surprise the market with a profit downgrading or the shares of your company will be severely caned. A slumping advertising share saw a surly Kerry Stokes yesterday issue a major earnings downgrade for the Seven Network.
Sci/Tech,"A rock dubbed  quot;Uchben quot; in the  quot;Columbia Hills quot; inside Gusev Crater is seen in this photo released Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 taken by the Mars Rover Spirit."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the Kyoto protocol on climate change - clearing the way for the treaty to come into force next year.
World,"Two Palestinian children were killed Friday in the explosion of an apparent roadside bomb near Khan Younis in Gaza, reports said. But Palestinian sources said the children, an 8 "
World,"A coal mine explosion has killed at least 15 miners in northern China, the latest in a string of accidents in the country #39;s notoriously dangerous mining industry, the official Xinhua news agency said on Friday."
Business,"time homebuilder Beazer Homes USA Inc. said Friday that fourth quarter earnings rose sharply due to strength in home orders from the Mid Atlantic, Southeast and West regions."
Sports,THE World Rally Championship has been rocked with news Citroen and Peugeot plan to withdraw after next season. The series was looking strong after Ford committed for another four years this week but the unexpected 
Sci/Tech,"<strong>FoTW</strong> Inability to follow a story by reason of anger, part 73"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Courting controversy with every word
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> NO2ID restock coincides with e-Petition
Sci/Tech,<strong>Episode 38</strong> Happy thoughts in the comms room
World," President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill confirming Russia's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, the Kremlin said Friday, clearing the way for the global climate pact to come into force early next year."
Business, Treasuries prices plunged on Friday  after a startlingly strong U.S. jobs report confounded  speculation the Federal Reserve might soon pause in its rate  hikes.
Sports,"Navy beat Army by two years yesterday, tying the rivalry at an almost-poetic 49-49-7. For while the Midshipmen hired their reparative coach fully three Decembers ago, the "
Business,"The first employment survey released after the election said U.S. businesses added 337,000 jobs -- almost twice as many as expected -- last month."
Business," UK brokerage Cazenove effectively gave  up 181 years of independence on Friday when it sealed a joint  venture with J.P. Morgan Chase   Co., designed to lift the U.S.  bank's UK presence and give Cazenove a broader reach."
Sports,"Virginia Tech now can proclaim itself the ACC #39;s best team - and no one can argue. The 10th-ranked Hokies capped their inaugural ACC season with the league #39;s outright championship, getting two touchdown passes "
Sci/Tech,Hosted CRM service provider Salesforce.com took another step forward last week in its strategy to build an online ecosystem of vendors that offer software as a service.
Business," The dollar firmed swiftly across the  board on Friday, after the influential U.S. October employment  report signaled a more robust labor market than expected."
Sports,"The intracity football debate between Los Angeles #39; most distinguished schools of higher learning, USC and UCLA, started off as expected Saturday afternoon, as the Trojans #39; extraordinary sophomore "
Sci/Tech,"The Finnish company, which has promised to launch a total of 35 new handsets in 2004, is trying to regain market share after competitors chipped away at its dominance in the mid- to high-end range of phones."
World," European shares strongly extended gains on Friday after data showed job creation in the U.S. economy was double expectations at 337,000 in October."
Sports, An autopsy confirmed that NHL player Serge Zholtok died from heart failure after playing a game this week in Belarus.
Business," New U.S. jobs soared at the sharpest  rate in seven months in October, the government reported on  Friday, helped by a surge in construction activity as  hurricane battered areas in the Southeast were rebuilt."
Business," New U.S. jobs soared at the sharpest rate in seven months in October, the government reported on Friday, helped by a surge in construction activity as hurricane battered areas in the Southeast were rebuilt."
Business, Treasuries prices plunged on Friday after a startlingly strong U.S. jobs report confounded speculation the Federal Reserve might soon pause in its rate hikes.
Sci/Tech," Many electronic governance projects are failing globally due to poor planning, political interference and bureaucratic bungling, a top World Bank official said Friday."
Business,"The US economy added 337,000 now jobs in October, a seven-month high and much higher than Wall Street expectations."
Business," Short term interest rate futures plunged on Friday after U.S. October jobs growth was far above median Wall Street expectations, raising the chances of a Federal Reserve rate increase in December."
Business,"Individual bankruptcies in England and Wales have risen to their highest level on record, official figures show."
World," It's a long way from the Manhattan office of psychoanalyst Sherman Pheiffer to the Cambridge, Mass., practice of psychologist Jaine Darwin. But both are in blue states that voted heavily for John Kerry, and on the day he conceded, they heard plenty of distress about the election."
Business,UK brokerage Cazenove effectively gave up 181 years of independence on Friday when it sealed a joint venture with JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co.
Business,"NEW YORK, November 5 (newratings.com) - Molson Inc (MOL.A.TOR) has announced a special dividend payment worth about C\$381 million for its shareholders, as part of its plans for a merger with the Adolph Coors Company (RKY)."
Business,"California had its cleanest summertime air in three decades, yet the San Joaquin Valley still had 104 violations of the daylong, or eight-hour, smog standard."
World," Philippine soldiers rushed food, drinking water and other supplies by foot and helicopters on Sunday to provinces cut off by four storms in two weeks that left more than 1,300 people dead or missing."
Sci/Tech," On Sept. 1, former secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman replaced the legendary Jack Valenti as president and CEO of Hollywood #39;s trade group, the Motion Picture Association of America."
Sci/Tech,"Kenneth L. Franklin, the former Chairman and Chief Astronomer at New Yorks Hayden Planetarium, would often make reference to our  quot;dynamic and ever-changing sky."
Sports," If Reggie Jackson is forever baseball #39;s Mr. October, Vijay Singh has become golf #39;s calendar boy for August. And September."
Sports,"It was a Test match with a surprise in every corner. Chasing a victory target of 107 runs, Australia were blown away for 93 runs to hand India a 13-run win on the third day of the fourth Test "
Sports,Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy insists that he is happy to knuckle down and fight for his place after helping to fire his side closer to the UEFA Cup knock-out stages.
Sports,"Manchester United are within touching distance of a void, and victory by their occasionally-troublesome neighbours on Sunday would sever the remaining strands securing the line to Arsenal and Chelsea."
Business," Goodyear Tire   Rubber Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GT.N</A> on  Friday said it would report a third quarter profit, reversing a  year earlier loss, on higher prices for its products and  stronger sales."
World,AMERICAN marines today blocked all roads around Fallujah as they prepared to launch a massive assault on the rebel-held Iraqi city.
World,"DARFUR, November 5 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - The Darfur talks in Abuja, Nigeria, were stalled Friday, November 5, over a security deal proposed by the African Union (AU), amid reports the situation in the western Sudanese region is heading "
Sci/Tech,"In a meeting with executives from four Hollywood studios this year, Sony Electronics brass laid it on the line: They were going ahead with technology for the next generation "
World,"Yasir Arafat is not brain dead, his spokeswoman said as Palestinian officials met to consider a future without him."
World,"Ayad Allawi sought to calm anger today over his description of states that opposed the war as ""spectators."""
Sports,"Giancarlo Fisichella began preparations for the 2005 season yesterday at Enstone, when he visited Renault F1 Teams UK base for a seat fitting."
Sci/Tech,"Whoever officially wins this election mdash;at the time of this writing, it rsquo;s technically still a squeaker that could conceivably go either way, though it rsquo;s looking like Bush rsquo;s first election to office mdash;what is clear is that the Republicans owned the political agenda. I rsquo;m not talking about Iraq or terrorism, though those were significant issues. What I rsquo;m talking about is what got so many people to turn out and vote Republican on Tuesday: values."
Sci/Tech,Tiny firm claims ownership of international e-commerce
Business," The US labor market smashed out of a summer long quagmire, churning out a seven month record of 337,000 jobs    far more than predicted by Wall Street."
Business,Rising interest rates and a reliance on credit were blamed Friday for an increased number of British personal bankruptcies in the latest quarter.
Business,"Cazenove #39;s investment banking unit, which advises nearly half of Britain #39;s leading companies, is to be merged with the rival operation run by JP Morgan, ending 181 years of independence."
Business,Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Co. (NYSE: GT) expects its third quarter to go from red to black as it posts record sales in this year #39;s third quarter.
Business,Holding company IFIL SpA said Friday it will sell the foods division of retailer La Rinascente SpA to French supermarket retailer Auchan in a deal worth euro1.
Business,ACE Ltd. has fired two employees and suspended three others over their alleged involvement in the contingent commissions scandal that is being investigated by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.
Sci/Tech,"year old Jeremy Jaynes, a US citizen settled in North Carolina, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sending junk e mails with fraudulent and untraceable routing information."
Sports,"Chelsea, London, Nov. 5 -- Sacked Chelsea striker Adrian Mutus amazing FA escape after testing positive for cocaine, has angered Chelsea, as the FA have suspended Mutu from football for seven months with 20,000 fine."
Sports,"An old foe came calling just as Amelie Mauresmo reached the peak of her career. She #39;d spent a month as the talk of her homeland, the first French tennis player of either gender to reach the world #39;s No."
Sports,"Top seed Andy Roddick and holder Tim Henman, their minds perhaps on next week #39;s Masters Cup, bowed out of the Paris Masters in the third round on Thursday."
Sports,"Steve Spurrier is seen in this 2003 NFL season photo. Spurrier removed his name from consideration Thursday Nov. 4, 2004 to replace Ron Zook as coach of the Florida Gators, who was fired last week after the latest in a series of embarrassing losses."
World,"Dutch police have apprehended eight suspects (all young Moroccans and Algerians) in the killing of filmmaker Theo Van Gogh (yes, he is related) on Tuesday morning outside his flat in Amsterdam, an act which horrified Dutch citizens."
World,1500CET--The Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi #39;s participation in the EU Summit entered its second day which was dominated by the Iraq issue as the 
World, The Indonesian Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of the only official found guilty over the 1999 bloodshed in East Timor.
Sci/Tech,Thames Valley Police joins a national mobile database to trace owners of stolen phones.
Business, The euro rebounded against the dollar  on Friday to hit 8 1/2 month highs in technically driven buying  which offset the effect of a much stronger than expected U.S.  employment report for October.
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America said Thursday that it will sue people who download movies from online file-sharing services. Reporter David McGuire discusses the likely impact of the lawsuits with Gigi Sohn, president of Public Knowledge."
Sci/Tech,"A new incarnation of Blue Gene/L can perform 70.7 trillion calculations per second, IBM says."
Sci/Tech,"The chipmaker will quietly roll out its 3.8GHz Pentium 4 570 for desktops on Nov. 15, sources tell CNET News.com."
Sci/Tech,Venture capitalists are lavishing money on the fashionable Linux supercomputing concept--but smaller firms face much larger rivals.
Business,"Molson Inc., Canada #39;s biggest brewer, and Adolph Coors Co., agreed to pay Molson shareholders a special dividend of C\$381 million (\$315 million) as part of their proposed merger in an effort to win over investors."
Business,"Beazer Homes USA Inc., the US homebuilder, has announced that fourth-quarter earnings increase as a result of home orders growth in Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and West regions."
Business,"Oil slid to a five-week low on Friday, continuing a fund-led selling spree that has knocked 12 percent from last week #39;s record highs as rising stockpiles have eased worries of a winter supply crunch."
Sports,"CHINA is taking no chances as host of the summer Olympics in 2008 and has picked an auspicious 8pm start on August 8, 2008 -- or 8/8/8/08 -- for the opening ceremony."
Sports,  The Detroit Pistons will not have coach Larry Brown on the sideline when they visit the Toronto Raptors Friday.
World,"Two US Marines have been killed and four wounded in action in a volatile area west of Baghdad, the US military said on Friday.  quot;Two Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force "
Business," UK brokerage Cazenove effectively gave  up 181 years of independence on Friday when it sealed a joint  venture with J.P. Morgan Chase   Co., designed to lift the U.S.  bank's UK presence and give Cazenove a broader reach."
Sci/Tech,"You know all about phishing scams, right? You know better than to click on a Web link embedded in an e-mail that purports to be from your bank, or to reply to messages requesting your user name and password. But if you think that's enough to protect yourself, think again."
Sci/Tech,"Spammer Convicted to Nine Years in Prison\\Yesterday the first two spammers ever were convicted of a felony for sending fraudulent unsolicited commercial e-mail - spam. Jeremy Jaynes and Jessica DeGroot, a brother and sister team, were convicted in a Virginia court Wednesday of sending AOL users millions of unsolicited commercial ..."
Sci/Tech,"BellSouth and SBC Partner to Buy YellowPages.com\\SBC Communications Inc. and BellSouth Corp. announced that their directory affiliates have created an Internet yellow pages partnership that has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the online directory publisher www.yellowpages.com, Inc. The new venture will utilize the highly recognized YellowPages.com brand and ..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Expands MSN Music Store Download Service\\Microsoft expanded its MSN Music Store to eight new countries yesterday, crossing the border into major European countries that iTunes staked its claim in during its U2 fueled EU push in October. With this expansion the MSN Music Store is now accessible in 17 ..."
Business," Employers aggressively hired new workers in October, adding 337,000 people to their payrolls after a sluggish summer, but the unemployment rate rose fractionally to 5.5 percent."
Sci/Tech, Up to 60 protected gray seals have been killed off the west coast of Ireland in what a wildlife group described as slaughter.
Sci/Tech,"A new incarnation of Blue Gene/L can perform 70.7 trillion calculations per second, IBM says."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America announced yesterday that it would shortly be following in the footsteps of the music industry and suing people who have illegally traded digital copies of films over the internet.
Sports,Former US Open champion Corey Pavin said Wednesday he #39;s playing for his caddie this week - who also happens to be his wife - at the inaugural Vietnam Masters.
Sports,"NAGOYA, Japan (AP-CP) - World champion Shizuka Arakawa of Japan overcame a case of jitters and a new pair of skates Friday to win the women #39;s short program at the NHK Trophy figure skating competition."
World,5 November 2004 -- The US military in Iraq has reportedly sealed off Al-Fallujah in central Iraq and launched a night of air strikes on that rebel-held city.
World,European Union leaders Friday dangled the prospect of a lucrative trade pact to Iran if the Islamic republic suspends its nuclear programme.
Business,"Wild rides, a snow-hugging choo-choo, and a movie mecca will factor greatly during the week that is on the way."
World,Historians and conservationists are breathing a little easier after the Scenic Hudson Land Trust bought 336 acres of forest in President Roosevelt's old estate.
Business,"The move is seen as an effort to appease Molson's investors, who have criticized the planned merger with Coors because it did not include a takeover premium for their shares."
Business," Stocks rose on Friday after news the  economy added more than twice the number of jobs expected last  month, sending the Standard   Poor's 500 index to its highest  in more than 2 1/2 years."
Business," Shares of Sears, Roebuck and Co. were  up about 20 percent on Friday after real estate company Vornado  Realty Trust said it raised its stake in the retailer, a step  that could mean Sears plans to convert some of its real estate  assets into cash."
Business," United Airlines, trying to revamp its  business after nearly two years in bankruptcy, has told its  unions it must terminate and replace their pensions as part of  its drive to cut costs by an additional  $2 billion a year."
Sci/Tech,"Doom 3 has blasted away the competition at a major games ceremony, the Golden Joystick awards."
Sports,"D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp has developed a plan that would significantly change both the site of a stadium and the cost of the project, a source said this morning."
Business, Treasuries prices plunged on Friday  after a startlingly strong U.S. jobs report raised the risk the  Federal Reserve would keep hiking interest rates well beyond  the move widely expected for next week.
World," BOUAKE (Reuters) - Government warplanes and helicopter  gunships pounded rebel-held towns in northern Ivory Coast for a  second day on Friday, fueling fears of a slide into all-out war  in the world's top cocoa grower."
World," Aid agencies fearing an  upsurge of fighting in Sudan's troubled Darfur region have  suspended operations and evacuated staff from the volatile  Jebel Marra area in West Darfur state, U.N. officials said on  Friday."
Business,"ACE Ltd., a Bermuda-based insurance company, announced on Thursday that it had terminated two executives and suspended three more unnamed employees in the wake of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzers probe into the bid-rigging practices in the "
Business,"The economy created 337,000 new jobs in October, nearly double the 169,000 that Wall Street was expecting. The overall unemployment rate rose marginally to 5.5 percent from 5.4 percent."
Business,Verizon Wireless has agreed to buy wireless spectrum licenses covering 23 US markets from bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. for \$3 billion in a deal that would boost Verizon #39;s capacity in several major markets.
Business,"Beazer Homes USA Inc., a homebuilder based in Atlanta, on Friday posted a 40 percent surge in profit for its latest quarter amid growth in new-home orders."
Business,An analysis in a prominent medical journal reports that the painkiller Vioxx demonstrated an increased risk of heart attack four years ago and should have been withdrawn long before Sept.
Business,"Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Co. (GT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US tiremaker, on Friday said it would report a third-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss "
Business,"Molson Inc., seeking to overcome opposition to its planned C\$3.8 billion (\$3.16 billion) merger with Adolph Coors Co. to create the world #39;s fifth-biggest brewer, said it will pay minority shareholders a special dividend."
Business,"Altria, the owner of food company Kraft and the world #39;s biggest cigarette maker Philip Morris, may split itself up to help limit the effect of legal battles."
Business," The economy continues to show signs of healthy growth, adding about 34,000 jobs in October. However the number of people looking for work also rose, keeping the overall unemployment rate at 7.1 per cent, unchanged from September."
Sports," EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss will not play at full speed for a few  weeks after an MRI Thursday revealed a slight tear in his  injured right hamstring."
Business,"Edison International, a power generating and electric utility holding company, on Friday said its third-quarter profit soared on gains from asset sales."
Sci/Tech,"The movie industry announced yesterday it will file its first wave of lawsuits later this month against those it alleges are illegally sharing copyrighted films on the Internet, joining the music industry in its fight against piracy."
Sci/Tech,"Although the jury for the nation #39;s first felony spam trial recommended Wednesday that defendants Jeremy Jaynes serve a nine year prison term and his sister, Jessica Degroot, pay \$7,500, defense attorneys say the fight is far from over."
Sci/Tech,"New animal research indicates that a single molecule may be linked to nicotine dependence, the Associated Press reported Nov. 4. For the study, researchers in California worked with a single gene to genetically "
Sci/Tech,"The software giant #39;s experiment in the rapidly expanding music download market has now set up shop in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Austria and Spain, bringing the number of countries with MSN Music services to 17."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are none the wiser as to what awaits the Huygens space probe on Saturn #39;s moon Titan when it lands, despite a close pass by its mothership."
Sci/Tech,Oslo #39;s Munch Museum will stay closed till the middle of next year to secure its masterpieces with glass bolted onto the walls after robbers stole  quot;The Scream quot; by pulling it off the wall and walking out the front door.
Sports," TOKYO (Sports Network) - Roger Clemens pitched four-plus  solid innings and David Ortiz had a two-run single to highlight  a three-run sixth inning, as the MLB All-Stars downed the  Japanese All-Stars, 7-2, at the Tokyo Dome."
Sports,"  Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek booked his place in the semi finals of the Paris Masters with a 7 6 6 3 win over Mikhail Youzhny, who knocked out holder Tim Henman the day before."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz swings his bat before Japanese media during a workout session at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004."
Sports,"After ending New England #39;s 21-game winning streak last week, the Steelers greet the NFL #39;s last unbeaten team, playing Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania championship in a game that down the line might be a preview of a matchup for a much grander title."
Sci/Tech,"The debut of ""The Incredibles"" highlights the tech wizardry behind animated films and further validates the computer-animation prowess of Pixar Animation Studios, although the competition is growing in strength. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,"BRUSSELS, November 5 (Itar-Tass) - The European Union should forget its internal differences on Iraq and give a signal about readiness to participate in the countrys restoration, Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot said at the EU summit in "
World,"Rebel and government ground forces clashed and government warplanes mounted more bombing runs Friday, escalating hostilities a day after Ivory Coast abandoned a more than year-old ceasefire in its civil war."
World," Yasser Arafat, fighting for his life in a Paris hospital, has cheated death on several fronts during a 40 year career as the symbol of the struggle for Palestinian statehood."
World,"British, French and German foreign ministry officials resumed talks with their Iranian counterparts in Paris today in a bid to ensure Iran #39;s nuclear program is limited to peaceful uses, the French Foreign Ministry said."
World,"I admit I was fast asleep when the moment came, although the moment wasn #39;t really the moment. It was mid-afternoon on Sunday, 24 October."
World,Up to 60 protected gray seals have been killed off the west coast of Ireland in what a wildlife group described as slaughter. The Irish Seal Sanctuary said the seals -- most of them pups 
Sports, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss will not play at full speed for a few weeks after an MRI Thursday revealed a slight tear in his injured right hamstring.
Business," Shares of Sears, Roebuck and Co. were up about 20 percent on Friday after real estate company Vornado Realty Trust said it raised its stake in the retailer, a step that could mean Sears plans to convert some of its real estate assets into cash."
Business," ""I want to kill them all,"" he says. ""I want to crush them, because these incumbents are selling stuff that doesn't work, and that annoys me. They're engaged in profiteering. There's nothing wrong with making money, but not when you're selling things that don't work right."""
Business,"The economy added 112,000 payroll jobs in November, far fewer than the month before and not enough to keep up with average increases in the adult population, the Labor Department reported on Friday."
Business," United Airlines, trying to revamp its  business after nearly two years in bankruptcy, has told its  unions it must terminate and replace their pensions as part of  its drive to cut costs by an additional  $2 billion a year."
World," The euro rose to a new record high against the dollar, climbing to 1.2937 dollars in late European trades."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Wireless is buying wireless spectrum licenses covering 23 U.S. markets from bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. for  #36;3 billion, bolstering the cell phone company's ability to compete with the big new rival created by the merger of Cingular Wireless and AT amp;T Wireless."
World, SASKATOON (CP)   Saskatchewan became the seventh Canadian jurisdiction to allow same sex marriages Friday after a judge ruled the current federal law on the subject unconstitutional.
World," American troops will train with new U.S. military equipment in Australia under a pact being negotiated by Washington and Canberra, a prominent defense analyst said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Russia is seeking to slow the exodus of computer specialists and increase software production, a top government official said Friday, in an effort that some hope will help diversify the country's oil dependent economy."
World," President Bush said yesterday that he will spend the weekend considering changes in his  Cabinet for his second term, feeding speculation inside and outside the White House over shake ups in key agencies in coming weeks."
Sci/Tech,A United States man convicted of violating anti-spam laws by sending out tens of thousands of unsolicited emails using fake addresses faces nine years in prison in Virginia.
Sports,"Government officials are trying to convince the chief organizer of the 2006 Turin Olympics not to quit, but Valentino Castellani says there is  quot;no room for second thoughts."
World,"BANGKOK: Six more people have been killed in Muslim-majority southern Thailand in the last 24 hours, police said yesterday, amid outrage over the death last week of 85 Muslims."
Business," The pilots union at Northwest Airlines Corp. , the No. 4 U.S. air carrier, ratified a  #36;265 million concession package that includes 15 percent pay cuts, the union said on Friday."
Business," The US labor market escaped a quagmire in October, churning out a seven month record of 337,000 jobs    far more than predicted by Wall Street."
Business,"Shares of Sears, Roebuck and Co. were up about 20 percent on Friday after real estate company Vornado Realty Trust said it raised its stake in the retailer, a step that could mean Sears "
Business,"The pilots union at Northwest Airlines Corp. (NWAC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 4 US air carrier, ratified a \$265 million concession package that includes 15 percent pay cuts, the union said on Friday."
Business,"Verizon Wireless is buying wireless spectrum licenses covering 23 US markets from bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. for \$3 billion, bolstering the cell phone company #39;s ability to compete with the big new rival "
Business," World economic growth will be at risk next year if oil prices remain near all time highs well into next year, the Conference Board of Canada said Friday."
Business,"US stocks rose at the open on Friday after the US economy added twice the number of jobs than had been expected last month, presenting equity investors a positive sign of US economic growth."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 5 (newratings.com) - Altria Group Inc (MO.NYS), the parent company of Kraft Foods (KFT) and the world #39;s largest cigarette maker Phillip Morris, is planning a possible split-up of its businesses into three separate units."
Sports, The age old NASCAR ethic of hard work and patience has helped Jimmie Johnson win three straight races and put him back in the Nextel Cup championship picture.
Sci/Tech,"It is believed that with the help of his sister, Jessica DeGroot, 28, who was fined US\$7,500, Jeremy Jaynes pedalled non-existent products via email such as a  quot;FedEx refund processor quot; that supposedly "
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 05, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Countering the latest salvo of Microsoft Corp. #39;s  quot;Get the Facts quot; campaign against open-source software, Novell Inc."
Sci/Tech,"The next version of the Opera browser will be integrated with SlipStream #39;s Web and email acceleration technology, Opera Software said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Gizmondo Europe, the UK-based subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida firm Tiger Telematics announced yesterday that a one year distribution agreement has been signed with United Electronics to distribute the Gizmondo GPS-based handheld gaming console "
Sports,Bolton manager Sam Allardyce believes Adrian Mutu has the ability to bounce back at the top level. The Chelsea striker has been banned for seven months after failing a drugs test.
Sports,"The chief organizer of the Turin 2006 winter Olympics, Valentino Castellani meets the media in Turin, Italy, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 after announcing he is resigning amid an internal power struggle for control of the games."
Sports,Scotlands caretaker manager Tommy Burns has made it clear he would consider taking on the post on a full-time basis. And he believes he is in pole position as he will get the chance 
Sports,"*If Eclipse Award voters, of which I am one, so desired, they could reward Stronach Stables and Bobby Frankel with firsts in three categories for Ghostzapper: Horse of the Year, Older Horse, and Sprinter."
Sports,Portsmouth #39;s Harry Redknapp has been named as the Barclays manager of the month for October. Redknapp #39;s side were unbeaten during the month and maintained an impressive climb to ninth in the Premiership.
Business," U.S. employers added to payrolls at  the fastest clip in seven months in October, the Labor  Department said on Friday, spurred by rebuilding in the  hurricane battered Southeast and brisk hiring in service  industries."
World,"A top Palestinian official says Yasser Arafat is breathing on his own and  quot;his brain is not damaged. quot;. Conflicting reports have flown for the past day, after the Palestinian leader took "
Business," The dollar dropped to record lows  against the euro on Friday, succumbing to negative sentiment  and erasing all of the U.S. currency's earlier gains following  a robust U.S. October employment report."
Sports, Mississippi State star Lawrence Roberts must sit out one game for accepting  #151; and later repaying  #151; expenses for a pre NBA draft workout.
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Friday, boosted by  a government report showing strong jobs growth last month, but  gains were sharply reduced by a weak dollar, which fell to a  record low against the euro on concerns about the U.S. trade  imbalance."
Business," Sears, Roebuck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A> shares  jumped as much as 25 percent on Friday after real estate  company Vornado Realty Trust <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VNO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VNO.N</A> said it raised its stake  in the retailer, a step that could lead Sears convert some of  its real estate assets into cash."
Business," Shares of Manulife Financial Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MFC.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MFC.TO</A> fell on Friday, a day after Canada's biggest insurer  posted third quarter results that fell short of expectations."
Business," Oil slid to a six week low on Friday,  continuing a fund led selling spree that has knocked 13 percent  from last week's record highs as rising stockpiles have eased  worries of a winter supply crunch."
World," An error with an electronic voting system gave President Bush 3,893 extra votes in suburban Columbus, elections officials said."
Business,"Sears, Roebuck and Co.'s stock shot up Friday on news that a New York-based real estate investment trust had purchased a 4.3 percent interest in the huge department store chain."
Sports, Qualifier Radek Stepanek and Argentine  Guillermo Canas took advantage of the absence of leading  players and the early losses of others to scrape into the Paris  Masters last four Friday.
Business,Bargain-hungry Mexican shoppers flock to a controversial  Wal-Mart supermarket that has been built half a mile away from ancient pyramids.
Business,"The euro hit a new all-time high against the U.S. dollar today, climbing on oil price worries and concern over the U.S. budget deficit."
Business,"Disappointing results reflect flaws in the business model, not an ""aberration."""
World,New Zealand beat Bangladesh by thre wickets in Dhaka despite figures of 5-31 by Aftab Ahmed.
Business,Laser manufacturer Candela's management avoids taking the easy way out to explain shortfalls.
Business,Taipei plans to have a citywide connection by 2005. Also: MIT creates a voice operated plane that takes audio commands   hellip;.  Basketball players use video games to hone their skills   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Election 2004</strong> Not even a gay, blogging Jesus could help"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Election 2004</strong> Point and click
Sci/Tech,"Enterprise Systems says tasks, including IT projects, are heading mainly to other U.S. companies, not offshore."
Sci/Tech,"A year on, and the company's \$1 million tip-off program has nabbed just one (alleged) virus writer. Is it a bust?\"
Sci/Tech,Customers will just have to pay their carriers a few pennies for each text-message directory-assistance query.
Sci/Tech,A freeware Bible reader is gaining fans--and proving again that Apple's iPod could be a saving grace for e-books.
Sci/Tech, Dangerous new ways to try to steal your money are in progress.
Sci/Tech," Framingham, Mass. based IDG World Expo on Friday announced that Macworld Boston, which returned to Massachusetts last year, would be leaving the new Boston Convention  amp; Exhibition Center (BCEC) in favor of the Hynes Convention Center for the 2005 summer show. Show organizers cite venue size as the main reason for moving the event."
Sci/Tech,"While the debate rages on the economics of deploying and operating WiMax networks, a U.K. start-up is quietly building what it hopes will be the country's first network based on this emerging high-speed broadband wireless technology."
Business,Arguably the longest running soap-opera drama in the wireless industry has announced its final episode: Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) announced plans to acquire assets of a reorganized 
Business,"The US dollar hit an all-time low against the euro Friday, shrugging off positive US employment data and falling on worries about oil prices and concern over the US budget deficit."
Business, Molson Inc. shares gained ground Friday after the brewer announced its shareholders will get a special premium if they agree to a proposed merger with Colorado beer maker Adolph Coors Co.
Business," World economic growth will weaken next year if oil prices remain at record high levels far into next year, the Conference Board of Canada says in its latest outlook report."
Business,Personal insolvencies in England and Wales have hit another record high as interest rate rises take their toll on already over-extended households.
Business,Pfizer Inc. and Canadian health officials moved Thursday to answer concerns over the painkiller Celebrex after a news report raised safety questions about the drug.
Sci/Tech," Spammer Jeremy Jaynes, aka Gaven Stubberfield, had the distinction of being the first spammer to be charged under Virginia #39;s antispam law."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is investigating reports of a serious security flaw in Internet Explorer, but has not yet seen malicious code that exploits the reported flaw, the company said today."
Sci/Tech,A VIRTUAL crime simulator expected to be one of the biggest selling computer games of all time has been hit by techno-pirates. The Edinburgh company Rockstar North has made a fortune from its detailed virtual worlds where crime is the aim of the game.
Sports,"Defending champion Tim Henman of Britain beat Thailand #39;s Paradorn Srichaphan 6-3, 6-4 to reach third round of the Paris Masters in Paris on Tuesday."
Sports,"Burns was named caretaker manager for Scotland #39;s Nov. 17 friendly against Sweden after Berti Vogts resigned on Monday. Burns, who was Vogts #39; assistant, said he hoped to become the German #39;s permanent replacement."
Sports,"When Larry Murphy was five years old, his father discovered there was an opening in the hockey program at the local outdoor rink and enrolled is youngest boy."
Sports,Up to your eyeballs in elec tion returns? Perhaps a review of Saturday #39;s pari-mutuel returns from the 21st running of the Breeders #39; Cup will make all those dizzying electoral permutations seem like losing Mega Millions numbers.
World,"GAZA CITY, Nov 5 (AFP) - Palestinian officials and leaders from armed factions closed ranks Friday in a bid to ensure security and keep a lid on any instability should Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat die in a French hospital."
World,"hyun and US President George W. Bush agreed to the early resumption of the six party talks to end North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons program, Cheong Wa Dae said yesterday."
Business,The company ponies up \$3 billion for key spectrum in buying out bankrupt NextWave Telecom.
Sci/Tech,"U.S. law enforcement closed down the thriving criminal marketplace Shadowcrew.com last week, but left its database of forbidden knowledge open to the public. \"
Sci/Tech,The Register By John Leyden john dot leyden at theregister dot co dot uk
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday fired Wally Backman, just four days after naming him their new manager."
Sci/Tech,"South Africa's Kruger National Park elephant population has nearly doubled in recent years, causing heavy habitat destruction and invasion of adjacent farms. Now conservation authorities are considering a plan to kill perhaps thousands elephants to bring the problem under control."
Sci/Tech,"Piles of un-decomposed, waterlogged plant material known as peatlands cover about 3 percent of Earth's land and freshwater surface area. But scientists and conservationists are just beginning to fully understand the role of peatlands in the environment."
Sci/Tech,"Environmental activist Maude Barlow believes the world is poised to experience a freshwater crisis of ""monumental proportions."" The Canadian author shares her views on global water use and abuse with National Geographic News."
Sci/Tech,Researchers say Mongolia's last nomadic reindeer herders could disappear unless their ancestral forests are protected. Already some nomads have been forced to eat the reindeer they depend on. <b>Photo Gallery.</b>
Sci/Tech,The photo editors of the new book <i>In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits</i> share their thoughts on what makes a great portrait and offer advice for aspiring photographers. <B>Interview and photo gallery.</B>
Business,"com. In an attempt to stay in front of increasingly vigorous competition, mobile-phone maker Nokia Corp. said it will employ a variety of strategies next year in introducing 40 different handset models."
Business,NextWave Telecom and Verizon Wireless have struck a \$3 billion deal over NextWave #39;s beleaguered PCS spectrum as they strive toward starkly contrasting network goals.
Business,"The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday asked an outside group to review the way it monitors safety risks associated with medicines already on the market, such as Merck  amp; Co."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission will propose soon a plan to tighten governance at the nation #39;s stock exchanges to ensure they are serving the public interest, SEC Chairman William Donaldson said Friday."
Business,"The Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Co., the nation #39;s largest tire maker, said Friday it may beat Wall Street #39;s profit expectations for the third quarter and will amend or restate some past financial filings for 2003 and 2004."
Business,"The past two quarters have been a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde tale for graphics chip maker NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA). The last quarter was a horror story for investors, with a 79 year "
Business,A spokesman for the People #39;s Bank ofChina (POC) said Friday that the central bank welcomes the effortsmade by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its staff report for 2004 Article IV consultation with the People #39;s 
Business,"Gold Fields Ltd. said Friday that it is suing fellow South African miner Harmony Gold Mining Ltd., charging that Harmony has misled shareholders in its recent hostile bid for Gold Fields."
Sci/Tech,"Jeremy Jaynes of Raleigh, North Carolina, one of the Internet #39;s top-10 spammers, according to watchdogs, was convicted in the first felony spam case -- just up the road from Fool HQ in Loudon County, Virginia."
Sci/Tech,IBM said that its Blue Gene/L supercomputer trumps the performance of SGI #39;s recently announced Columbia system installed at NASA by more than 65 percent.
Sci/Tech," quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; takes gamers back to the days of gangster rap, low-riders and  quot;messing quot; with the police."
Sci/Tech,"A day after Microsoft announced it would give customers early warning of impending patches, the Redmond, Wash.-based developer fleshed out its heads-up with a notice that next Tuesday #39;s patches "
Sci/Tech,"The presidential election took center stage this week, with technology playing a role everywhere from e-voting machines to Web sites that tracked the election results."
Sci/Tech,"Taipei plans to make wireless internet access available across citywide by the end of 2005, joining a small number of cities offering Wi-Fi networks."
Business,"With operating income down and requests for dividends, Chiquita's conference call was no fun."
Sports,"Villanova, PA (Sports Network) - Russian Nadia Petrova defeated fellow countrywoman Anastasia Myskina in quarterfinal action Friday at the Advanta Championships."
Sports,"Minnesota coach Glen Mason will get a firsthand look Saturday at the guy who got away. John Stocco, the starting quarterback for No."
Sports,"Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan was fined 8,500 pounds (\$18,900 Cdn) Friday by the Football Association for verbally abusing a referee."
Sports," quot;You have a guy like Ray Lewis, who, I mean, I thought pretty much he was my friend. I mean, this is a guy, you know, double-murder case, he could have been in jail."
Business,"Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, might introduce in-flight gaming."
World,"A US decision to call Macedonia,  quot;Macedonia, quot; has raised the ire of Greece, which is threatening to keep the country out of the European Union."
World,US military officials say a series of air raids on Fallujah provoked a deadly counterstrike from Iraqi militants. The military says one soldier is dead and seven wounded in a rocket attack 
World,"The Afghan militant group holding three UN workers hostage on Friday extended their deadline until Saturday night to allow the Afghan government and the United Nations to hold talks with them, a spokesman for the group said."
World,The head of Brazil #39;s powerful PMDB political party has proposed it leave the ruling Workers #39; Party coalition government in what would be a serious blow to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva #39;s reform agenda.
World,Canada #39;s dollar surged past 83 US cents to a new 12-year high as a higher-than-forecast jobs report added to speculation the central bank needs to keep lifting its target interest rate.
Business,"Expeditors International posts strong results, but the jaw droppers are in its 8-K."
Business,"Sure, many penny stocks are bad. But some of them offer divine returns for the Foolish bargain hunter."
Business,The graphics chip company recaptures the high-end segment and quadruples profits.
Business,Pilots at Northwest Airlines accept a 15 pay cut as the firm struggles against high fuel bills and tough competition.
World,San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's decision in February to open City Hall to thousands of gay weddings has become a subject of considerable debate among Democrats.
Sci/Tech,The first wild condor chick to take flight in California in 22 years sailed into the skies over Ventura County last month. The young bird was hatched April 9 near Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge.
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks have  fired newly hired manager Wally Backman and are expected to  replace him with Bob Melvin, according to a published report."
Sci/Tech,Scientists are baffled by a mysterious power boost to one of its two robotic rovers on Mars.
Sports, Twice winner Marat Safin outshone Lleyton  Hewitt in straight sets at the Paris Masters on Friday and  looks ideally placed to be crowned for a third time here.
Sci/Tech,"Responding to a European Union request, Microsoft said the license for its Office-related XML document formats will be royalty-free forever."
Sci/Tech,New Yahoo exec's name ring a bell? Maybe you've been watching Seinfeld reruns. Missing Links
Sci/Tech,Suffering stock steadied by deal that will hold costs of multiple Linux and Unix lawsuits at \$31 million.
World,"CAIRO- - Israel will release within hours six Egyptian students arrested in August and charged with conspiring to abduct and kill Israeli soldiers, the Egyptian state newspaper al-Ahram reported on Sunday."
World," BOUAKE (Reuters) - Government warplanes and helicopter  gunships pounded rebel-held towns in northern Ivory Coast for a  second day on Friday, fueling fears of a slide into all-out war  in the world's top cocoa grower."
Sci/Tech,"Barcelona's MareNostrum isn't the fastest supercomputer on Earth, but 20 teraflops with regular blade servers is nothing to sneer at."
World," An Afghan militant group holding three  U.N. workers hostage extended their deadline until Saturday  night to allow the Afghan government and the United Nations to  hold talks, a spokesman for the group said."
Sci/Tech,Sixteen racks of IBM's Blue Gene/L supercomputer can perform 70.7 trillion calculations per second.
World," CALLAO NAVAL BASE, Peru (Reuters) - Peru abruptly suspended  the retrial of Shining Path founder Abimael Guzman almost as  soon as it began on Friday after the guerrilla leader caused a  furor in court, shouting communist slogans and defiantly  raising his fists."
Sci/Tech,Alert Thursday joins patch Tuesday in BoFH calendars
Business," U.S. payrolls grew at the fastest  clip in seven months in October, the Labor Department said on  Friday, spurred by rebuilding in the hurricane battered  Southeast and brisk hiring in service industries."
Sci/Tech," When Alan and Linda Townsend were unhappy with the sprayed on siding applied to their house, the frustrated couple launched a Web site to complain and to give other unsatisfied customers a forum."
Business," Pilots at Northwest Airlines Corp., the  No. 4 U.S. air carrier, have ratified a  $265 million concession  package that includes 15 percent pay cuts, the pilots union  said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Criticized for a program that only provided some of its largest customers with warnings on security problems in its products, Microsoft Corp. now says it will give all computer users early word on such issues."
Business," Goodyear Tire   Rubber Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GT.N</A>, the  largest U.S. tiremaker, on Friday expects a third quarter  profit above most analysts' expectations, helped by higher tire  prices and stronger sales volume, sending shares up 12 percent."
Sci/Tech," Russia is seeking to slow the brain drain of computer specialists and increase software production, a top government official said Friday, in an effort that some hope will help diversify the country's oil dependent economy."
World,"IRAN said today it was not obliged to allow UN atomic energy agency inspectors to visit military sites alleged to be involved in secret nuclear weapons work, but that it was willing to discuss the issue."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> By John Parry</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar dropped to record lows\against the euro on Friday, succumbing to negative sentiment\and erasing all of the U.S. currency's earlier gains following\a robust U.S. October employment report.</p>"
Sci/Tech," Arguably the longest running soap opera drama in the wireless industry has announced its final episode: Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ   News) announced plans to acquire assets of a reorganized NextWave Telecom (Pink Sheets: NXLCQ.PK   News), owner of 23 valuable PCS spectrum licenses around the country."
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks have fired newly hired manager Wally Backman and are expected to replace him with Bob Melvin, according to a published report."
World," Fallujah calls itself the ""City of Mosques"" for its many Muslim houses of worship. The city 40 miles west of Baghdad is also the center of the fiercest resistance to the U.S. presence in Iraq."
World,"India News, Bangalore: Russian President Vladmir Putin arrived in India #39;s tech capital Saturday evening on a 21-hour visit to study the rapid strides the country has made in the areas of IT, defence and space."
Sci/Tech," One reactor at a Russian nuclear power station was closed down after a malfunction, but there was no leak of radiation at the site near the city of Saratov on the Volga river, Russian news agencies reported on Friday."
Sci/Tech, Lithuanian officials warned the country's 3.5 million citizens on Friday to be on the lookout for a missing radioactive U.S.  #36;100 bank note.
World,"  As Yasser Arafat's condition deteriorated in a hospital outside Paris yesterday, an explosive political crisis was brewing in Israel and the occupied territories over where the man who personifies the Palestinian national movement eventually would be buried."
World," Democrat John Edwards lost the election for the vice presidency this week and will lose his Senate seat in January. But he's hardly going away. He's positioned himself for a full out presidential run in 2008, a campaign that in a way he's already begun."
World," A federal panel said Friday that a list of conservative activists given to President Bush's campaign appears to be an illegal corporate contribution, but the roster isn't valuable enough to warrant government action."
World," Jubliant over their Election Day domination, GOP senators say those results prove that Democrats should stay away from filibusters and other tactics they term ""judicial obstructionism""  #151; the label conservatives used to help defeat Democratic leader Tom Daschle."
World," Taiwan claimed a diplomatic victory over rival Beijing by establishing full relations with Vanuatu, a small Pacific nation that less than two months ago pledged its allegiance to mainland China."
World,"Philippine officials sought international help Sunday to rebuild villages devastated by back-to-back storms that left more than 1,000 people either dead or missing and devastated mostly poor northern agricultural regions."
Sci/Tech,"When Alan and Linda Townsend were unhappy with the sprayed-on siding applied to their house, the frustrated couple launched a Web site to complain and to give other unsatisfied customers a forum."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc.'s first-quarter loss was reduced Friday as the server and software company finalized the accounting for its \$92 million patent settlement with Eastman Kodak Co. over the Java programming technology.
Sports," Trev Faulk will be making his first career start, and he might get a chance to tackle his cousin for the first time."
Sports," The weather was beautiful this week on the University of Miami campus, all blue sky with a hint of fall in the balmy breezes."
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remained critically ill and unconscious at a military hospital near here Friday, but hospital officials said his condition had not deteriorated."
World,"U.S. jets struck Fallujah with five air raids in 12 hours, softening up the insurgent stronghold for an expected major assault, as Iraq's prime minister warned that the ""window is closing"" for a peaceful settlement to avert a mass assault on the insurgent-held city of Fallujah."
World,"A couple pleaded guilty Friday to charges of smuggling dozens of illegal immigrants from Peru and forcing them into ""virtual servitude"" to pay for their passage."
Business,Verizon Wireless said today that it will pay \$3 billion in cash for all the spectrum licenses owned by NextWave Telecom to expand coverage for new subscribers.
Business,"China had  quot;strong reservations quot; about floating its yuan currency (CNY=: Quote, Profile, Research) , according to International Monetary Fund documents from July that were released on Friday."
Business,"Shares of Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. rose as much as 27 percent, the biggest gain since at least 1980, after an investment by Vornado Realty Trust highlighted the value of the retailer #39;s real estate."
World," Militants claiming to hold three U.N. hostages in Afghanistan postponed a Friday deadline for carrying out their threat to kill the trio, giving United Nations and Afghan officials another day to open negotiations."
Business,It #39;s been an interesting 2004 for Nokia (NYSE: NOK). The year started with lower sales and eroding market share. Then competitors Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and Sony Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERICY) both reported strong results.
Business,NEW YORK: Verizon Wireless said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom to purchase all of its airwave licences for \$3bn.
Business,Government agency announces 5-step program to improve its ability to assess risks posed by drugs. WASHINGTON (CNN) - In light of the recent recall of Vioxx and the controversy over the connection between antidepressants 
Business," UAL Corp., the bankrupt parent of United Airlines, is seeking to slash another  $2 billion in operating costs as it struggles to overcome record high fuel costs and the lowest airfares in over a decade."
Business,"KeyCorp said on Friday the NASD has preliminarily decided to recommend disciplinary action against McDonald Investments, accusing the bank #39;s brokerage unit of allowing improper mutual fund trading."
Business,"Consumers borrowed more freely in September, especially when it came to racking up charges on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve reported Friday."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 5 (newratings.com) - Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Company (GT.NYS) witnessed a robust rally in its share price today, after the company projected its 3Q04 results significantly ahead of expectations."
Business,A Martin County man is suing the maker of the prescription drug Vioxx and the Walgreens Corporation. Mark Tomlin alleges he had a heart attack after taking the drug to relieve pain from arthritis.
Business," THE NUMBERS: Employers went on a hiring spree in October, adding 337,000 new jobs, the Labor Department said Friday. The surge was the largest in seven months."
Sci/Tech," We test this next generation DVD technology, and get mixed results."
Sports, Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick is impressed with what former Rams assistant Urban Meyer has done in just two years at Utah.
Sci/Tech," Two companies specializing in Linux based cluster systems for high performance computing have drawn the interest of investors, giving each a substantial financial boost."
Business," Consumers borrowed more freely in September, especially when it came to racking up charges on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Company executives said the Security Bulletin Advanced Notification program will be open to everyone, and will be available on Microsoft #39;s TechNet site."
Sci/Tech,"(CBS) I have no idea whether Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates stays up at night worrying about his empire but, if he does, he may very well be losing sleep over the Mozilla Foundation."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  is planning to release a new version of its Office program for small businesses that handles accounting and customer management tasks, the world's largest software maker said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," IBM's (NYSE: IBM) Blue Gene/L, which is being installed at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, recaptured the supercomputer speed record that Silicon Graphics' (NYSE: SGI) Columbia system at NASA held for barely a week."
Sports,"Jennifer Capriati, of Saddlebrook, Fla., reacts as she loses the first set 6-0 to Russia #39;s Vera Zvonareva in their quarterfinal match Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, in the Advanta Championship in Villanova, Pa."
Sports,Jacques Santini has quit as manager of Tottenham Hotspur after just 13 games in charge. A Spurs statement on Friday said the former France manager is returning to France for  quot;personal reasons quot;.
Sports,Bolo Zenden all but secured Boro #39;s passage through to the knockout stage of the UEFA Cup. A goal in each half made sure that the points remained on Teesside in a 2-0 win over the Italian side Lazio.
Sports,"Former football player Tommy Kane, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his former wife, was sentence Friday to 18 years in jail."
Sports,A Massachusetts man has combined two of his passions -horoughbred horse racing and the Boston Red Sox  -naming a recently purchased 1-year-old colt Curse Reversed.
Sci/Tech," Coyotes, the rangy animals associated with the American West, have been spotted in the U.S. capital for the first time, sparking gossip in precincts where talk usually turns on politics."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> is planning to  release a new version of its Office program for small  businesses that handles accounting and customer management  tasks, the world's largest software maker said on Friday."
World,"While Republican organizations took a bow this week, Democratic groups deflected questions about their efficacy and argued that the race provided valuable experience for future victories."
World, The United Nations has warned its staff in Thailand to be careful following threats by a separatist group to stage attacks in Bangkok in revenge for the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters in the south last week.
World, Yasser Arafat remained in a coma on  Friday as a row brewed over where he would be buried and  questions loomed about who might succeed him.
Business,"Shares in animation giant Pixar set new records, boosted by high hopes for its new film The Incredibles."
Sports,EAST RUTHERFORD -- It #39;s no secret that Jason Kidd will see his return as a chance to present himself to interested suitors. But the Nets presented another point of view in their 109-88 rout over the Atlanta Hawks last night.
World,Artillery fire is heard on the outskirts of the  Iraqi city of Falluja amid expectations of a major assault against rebels. 
Business,"A Georgia couple launches a website to complain about the lousy job a company did putting siding on their house. The company sues, claiming defamation. The case may help clarify the limits of online free speech."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. economy added another 6,900 jobs in computer systems design and related services in October, but tech manufacturing posts fell again."
Sci/Tech,The BSA trade group ups its reward for information on U.K. companies that are using illegal software.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is adding film showings channel to its MSN Direct data service for smart watches.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems and Wells Fargo found themselves this week again responding to security breaches nearly identical to ones the two companies faced only months earlier.
Sci/Tech,"Speaking at a conference in Boston, CEO Kevin Rollins expounds on his philosophies about all things IT.\<br />\ Photos: Inside Dell's plant"
Sci/Tech,"Chris Stone, second in command to CEO Jack Messman at Novell, has abruptly left the company he helped reinvigorate through the endorsement of Linux and the acquisition of SUSE Linux AG."
Sci/Tech,The Taiwan capital of Taipei plans to make wireless Internet access available to as many as 2.6 million of its residents by the end of next year.
Sci/Tech,"The new supercomputer employs a cluster of 2,520 eServer BladeCenter JS20 systems running the Linux operating system and could be the first supercomputer to get a top 10 ranking using blade server technology."
Sci/Tech,"Continuing its push to grab larger chunks of the SMB (small and midsize business) markets, Microsoft on Friday confirmed it will ship a low-end accounting package -- code-named Magellan -- with a new version of Office, and the two will work in concert."
Sci/Tech,"com December 2, 2004, 12:29 PM PT. This priority jumped up two spots into second place as CRM returns into the spotlight among top software initiatives alongside directory services and open source."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Wireless is buying cellular capacity for 23 markets from bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. for  #36;3 billion, ending the government's long tug of war over the never used licenses and bolstering Verizon against a big new rival created by the merger of Cingular Wireless and AT amp;T Wireless."
Business," U.S. stocks rose for a third straight  day on Friday in a post election rally after a government  report showed strong jobs growth last month, boosting hopes  that the economic recovery is taking hold."
Sci/Tech,"FyberSearch Acquires RSS Feed Search Engine\\FyberSearch announced the acquisition of the feed archive search engine FeedPlex today in hopes of adding to its collection of useful search tools. FeedPlex is a feed search engine that provides Internet users the ability to find data in XML/RSS format on the web.\\""We are ..."
Sci/Tech," #147;Music lovers checking into fine hotels may want to ask the front desk about the latest trend in upscale amenities: in-room iPods, #148; writes Alorie Gilbert for CNET News.com.  #147;Dream, a new Manhattan four-star, is one of the latest boutique hotels to offer guests the use of Apple #146;s popular music gadget during their stay. #148; Nov 05"
Sports, One of the biggest Eagles Steelers games since their long ago days as conference rivals is reviving memories of the year two of pro football's best cities shared a single team.
Sci/Tech,A team of Indonesian scientists refuted on Friday a claim that the skeleton of a dwarf-sized human species recently found on the remote island of Flores would rewrite the evolutionary history of mankind.
Sports," Vera Zvonareva and Jennifer Capriati both needed to win their quarterfinal match at the  $585,000 Advanta Championships to keep alive hopes of a berth for the WTA Tour Championships."
Sports,"Wally Backman is out of a job and the Arizona Diamondbacks are the laughingstocks of baseball. Other than that, its been a pretty normal week here in the desert."
Sports," The Detroit Tigers exercised the 2005 contract option on closer Ugueth Urbina on Friday. Urbina finished 4 6 with a 4.50 ERA and 21 saves in 54 outings during 2004, his first "
World,"here has been increased security here in Jerusalem and throughout Israel, but so far, it has been quiet. The entire Middle East is getting ready for a new era, a Middle East without Yasser Arafat."
World," Hard line Syria, sanctioned and criticized by the U.S. administration over the Arab Israeli conflict and Iraq, says President Bush's new mandate could mean hope for solutions in a troubled Middle East."
Business," Oil prices closed higher on Friday,  clawing back some of its heavy losses from earlier in the week,  helped partly by news of strong employment data from  Washington, but ended the week still under  $50 a barrel."
Sci/Tech,"The outer reaches of our solar system may have been shaped long ago by a close encounter with another star that tore up both nascent planetary systems like colliding buzz saws, astronomers said on Tuesday."
World," BOUAKE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - Government warplanes and  helicopter gunships pounded rebel-held towns in northern Ivory  Coast for a second day on Friday, fueling fears of a slide into  all-out war in the world's top cocoa grower."
Business," U.S. stocks extended their  post election rally for a third session on Friday, with the Dow  striking a four month high after a government report showed  strong jobs growth last month, boosting hopes that the economic  recovery is taking hold."
Business, A federal judge on Friday approved  Citigroup Inc.'s  $2.6 billion settlement with  WorldCom Inc.  investors who lost billions when an accounting scandal plunged  the telecommunications company into bankruptcy protection.
Business," Berkshire Hathaway Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BRKa.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BRKa.N</A>, the  wide ranging conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren  Buffett, reported a sharply lower quarterly profit on Friday as  its insurance operations paid out large claims from the series  of hurricanes that hit Florida."
World, Former President Clinton has a message for Democrats inconsolable after President Bush's re election: Buck up. It's not that bad. You need to improve your image.
World, Outspoken US filmmaker Michael Moore urged despondent Democrats not to  quot;slit their wrists quot; over the outcome of the US election that gave President George W. Bush another four year term.
World, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said Friday he has the backing of his Democratic colleagues to become the party's second ranked member when the new Congress convenes in January.
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan has warned the United States, Britain and Iraq that an  assault on Falluja risked further dividing the Iraqi people and  undermining planned January elections."
World," A Dutch Moroccan man accused of  killing a filmmaker critical of Islam has been charged with  membership of a group with ""terrorist intentions"" and  conspiracy to murder a politician, Dutch news agency ANP said  on Friday."
Business,Research In Motion shares have been fluctuating amid anticipation that a ruling over a hotly contested patent infringement case may be near--and that it could be bad news for the BlackBerry maker.
Business,"Verizon Wireless is buying cellular capacity for 23 markets from bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. for \$3 billion, ending the government #39;s long tug-of-war over the never-used licenses and bolstering Verizon against "
Business,US Treasury prices slid on Friday as analysts said the first truly robust jobs report in months suggested the Federal Reserve had plenty of reason to keep raising interest rates through the end of the year.
Business,ATLANTA Delta Air Lines today released new details on the up to 69-hundred jobs it plans to eliminate starting January first. Delta earlier this year announced it #39;s dropping Dallas-Fort Worth International 
Business,CHICAGO United Airlines #39; union leaders are meeting today to review the company #39;s proposal for a further 725 (M) million dollars in labor concessions and the elimination of pension programs.
Business,"Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) saw its first-quarter loss reduced on Friday, as it cemented the accounting for its \$92 million patent settlement with Eastman Kodak (nyse: EK - news - people )."
Sports, Veteran Jay Haas edged closer  to his first PGA Tour win for more than 10 years on Friday with  a four under par 66 for the halfway lead at the Tour  Championship.
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. announced on Thursday that its lawyers would expand the MPAA #39;s campaign to prevent film piracy, working with its members and other film studios "
Sci/Tech,"Opportunity, one of NASA #39;s two Mars rovers, struggled to get up the side of Endurance Crater. It spun its wheels, digging deep holes in the stadium-size crater #39;s  quot;sand trap."
Sci/Tech,"Steve O #39;Grady of research firm Red Monk said he is not surprised that Novell would take a jab at Microsoft and its anti-open-source rhetoric, but he is shocked that Novel Vice Chairman Chris Stone has left the company."
Sci/Tech,"For two weeks before MTV debuted U2 #39;s video for the new single  quot;Vertigo, quot; fans had a chance to see the band perform the song on TV -- in an iPod commercial."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is again pledging to improve the security of its software by beginning to notify customers of upcoming patches. However, the promise came just as experts warned that attack code exploiting "
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Cassini scientists will report on the latest results from the mission during two press conferences at the Division for Planetary Sciences meeting in Louisville, Ky."
Sci/Tech,"Opera Software #39;s Web browser 7.60, will incorporate Web and e-mail acceleration technology from SlipStream. The technology allows ISPs to offer up to six times faster browsing on dial-up and wirelessconnections, the two companies say."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 05, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A Microsoft Corp. vice president this week confirmed that the company intends to continue its track record of shipping a new version of its Office System software every two to three years."
Sci/Tech,"University of Pennsylvania researchers have figured out how to produce a continuous supply of sperm stem cells from mice, a technique that could one day be used to save endangered species or treat infertility in men."
Sports,"com. Newly named Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin admitted that the conditions of his hiring Friday were unusual, but he was thrilled to be at the helm, despite having lost the job to Wally Backman four days ago."
Sports,"A preliminary report, out Friday, suggests the Hendrick Motorsports plane crashed right after pilots failed to make the proper maneuver after overshooting the airport outside Martinsville."
Sports,"Venezuelan right-hander Ugueth Urbina #39;s \$4 million option was exercised by the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Urbina, who signed as a free agent on March 29, was 4-6 with a 4.50 ERA and 21 saves in his first season with Detroit."
World,Palestinian Minister for Foreign Affairs Nabil Shaath announced Friday that Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei would head to Gaza on Saturday to meet with representatives of militant groups and factions.
World,"More than 10,000 US soldiers and marines have taken positions around Fallujah for an expected assault, as US jets pummelled insurgent targets Friday and troops blocked key roads."
World,"The United Nations is useless to blacks in Darfur. China will veto any meaningful action. his land stinks of fear and death. Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times, from Darfur, October 20."
Business, Shares of Google Inc. fell almost 9 percent on Friday after an analyst forecast a sharp drop in the price over the next 12 months as the Internet search company grows more slowly.
Sports," Crowd the line of scrimmage to stop the Pro Bowl running back, and the star quarterback finds the Pro Bowl tight end."
Sports," Top seeded Mary Pierce was knocked out of the Bell Challenge in the quarterfinal round Friday, losing 6 4, 7 6 to Russia's Alina Jidkova."
Sci/Tech,"Dell gets set to roll out its PowerEdge 1855 blade server line a home-grown design, this month."
Sci/Tech,A Spanish supercomputer built by IBM has captured the world speed record for a machine using standard blade servers.
Sci/Tech,"Almost 4,000 votes got added to Bush's Ohio count. Reports of minor glitches continue to turn up.\"
Sci/Tech,Plans to integrate two existing alert services in bid to tap compliance market.
Sci/Tech,Stock in the BlackBerry maker fluctuates as investors await a key ruling in a hotly contested patent infringement case.
Sci/Tech,"A Microsoft vice president confirmed this week that the company intends to ship a new version of Office, referred to internally as Office 12, in the next 12 to 24 months."
Sci/Tech,"The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway is nearing the completion of a \$30 million, government-funded IP network that will support combined voice, data and video traffic along a heavily used rail corridor between Seattle and Tacoma."
Sci/Tech,"Beginning next week, users who pay Symantec to manage their security infrastructures will be able to get extensive information on global cyberthreats and threats particular to their IT systems."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will expand its Office product lineup next year with a bundle designed to help small businesses manage customer, financial and business processes."
Sci/Tech," The Trillian instant messaging (IM) application will feature several enhancements in its upcoming version 3.0, including new video and audio chat capabilities, enhanced IM session logs and integration with the Wikipedia online encyclopedia, according to information posted Friday on the product developer's Web site."
Sci/Tech,"Hal Stern holds the titles at Sun Microsystems of vice president, Distinguished Engineer, and CTO for Sun Services. He also has co-authored technical books on networking and high-availability techniques and, prior to joining Sun, developed molecular modeling software. InfoWorld Editor at Large Paul Krill met with Stern to discuss Suns Next Generation Data Center concept and to talk about subjects such as security, utility computing, and how the company stacks up its services efforts against IBM Global Services."
Sci/Tech," Electronic voting machine problems caused more than 4,500 votes to be lost in one North Carolina county during Tuesday's general election, and gave U.S. President George Bush more than 3,800 extra votes in an Ohio county, according to reports by the Associated Press."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc., a company built on complex algorithms that power its online search engine, doesn't appear to be in any rush to tackle one of Wall Street's most basic equations  #151; the stock split."
Sports, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson practiced for the first time this week Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game at New Orleans.
Sci/Tech," Some Estonians will be able to vote online next year, as Tallinn plans trials with electronic voting software that is the first step toward a nationwide e voting system, officials said Friday."
Business,"US technology stocks ended up slightly on Friday, lifted by a higher sales forecast from bellwether Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , while a disappointing jobs report capped blue-chip gains."
Sci/Tech," Hal Stern holds the titles at Sun Microsystems of vice president, Distinguished Engineer, and CTO for Sun Services. He also has co authored technical books on networking and high availability techniques and, prior to joining Sun, developed molecular modeling software. InfoWorld Editor at Large Paul Krill met with Stern to discuss Sun #8217;s  #8220;Next Generation Data Center #8221; concept and to talk about subjects such as security, utility computing, and how the company stacks up its services efforts against IBM Global Services."
Sci/Tech,Software giant tailors new version of office suite for small-business users.
Sci/Tech,Mirapoint plans to release a new Rapid Anti-Spam technology next week that offers real-time protection against spam and many virus threats.
Business," Berkshire Hathaway Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BRKa.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BRKa.N</A>, the  wide ranging conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren  Buffett, posted sharply lower quarterly profit on Friday as its  insurance operations paid out large claims from the series of  hurricanes that hit Florida."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is to give users three working days notice about upcoming security patches. Starting this month the software giant will provide a general summary of upcoming updates just before it releases patches 
Sports,A judge has ordered a shipbuilder to stop using Tiger Woods #39; name and a photograph of his luxury yacht  quot;Privacy quot; for financial gain.
World,"PARIS, 5 Nov. (IPS) The Islamic Republic of Iran and its three major European interlocutors are engaged in complicated negotiations over Tehrans controversial nuclear programs since this morning in "
World,Several relatives of British soldiers killed in Iraq this week have called on their Government to withdraw all troops from the country.
World," Incoming EU executive head Jose Manuel Barroso said he hopes for  quot;clear quot; approval when EU lawmakers finally vote on his new team later this month, to end an unprecedented state of limbo in Brussels."
Sci/Tech,Mobile gaming company inks a deal to introduce ring tones and games based on the popular 1960s cartoon.
Business,The roller coaster ride continues for investors in Research in Motion (RIMM:Nasdaq - news - research). The wireless company #39;s stock fell nearly 12 on Friday to \$77.
Business,Treasuries prices plunged on Friday after a startlingly strong US jobs report raised the risk the Federal Reserve would keep hiking interest rates well beyond the move widely expected for next week.
Business,"FRANKFURT, Germany -- Top euro zone politicians on Friday voiced mild concern as the euro rose to a record high against the dollar, and a European Central Bank policymaker said quick currency moves were unhelpful."
Business," SBC Communications  will cut 10,000 jobs from its workforce through the end of 2005 using attrition and involuntary cuts, the company said in a filing with U.S. market regulators on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Signs are pointing to a growing interest in desktop Linux and open-source software at Adobe Systems Inc., the maker of popular imaging and graphics software and the standard-bearer of PDF."
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) Opera Software and SlipStream Data announced on Thursday that they have integrated the Opera browser with SlipStream #39;s Web and email acceleration technology.
Sci/Tech,"The current Office System lineup--including the various Office SKUs, Live Communications Server, SharePoint Portal Server, Project Server, Content Management Server, etc."
Sci/Tech,"Hugely anticipated PC massively multiplayer title World of Warcraft is set to launch in North America later this month, with developer Blizzard announcing a November 23rd date for the title which will be  quot;shortly followed quot; by Asian and European launches."
Sports,MUMBAI: India salvaged their bruised pride by winning the fourth and final cricket Test against world champions Australia by 13 runs in a heart-stopping finish here on Friday.
Sports,"FORMER Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu was banned seven months and fined 20,000 (\$61,000) by the Football Association yesterday for failing a drugs test."
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick was placed on the injured list Friday because of a shin injury, ending his season ."
Business," U.S. stocks extended their  post election rally for a third session on Friday, with the Dow  striking a four month high after a government report showed  strong jobs growth last month, boosting hopes that the economic  recovery is taking hold."
Sports, Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet is questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo with a sore lower back.
Sports, Veteran Jay Haas edged closer  to his first PGA Tour win for more than 10 years on Friday with  a four under par 66 for the halfway lead at the Tour  Championship.
Business," SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBC.N</A> may shed  more than 10,000 jobs from its workforce through the end of  2005 using attrition and involuntary cuts, the company said in  a filing with U.S. market regulators on Friday."
Sports," Prosecutors charged that former  basketball great Calvin Murphy molested five of his daughters,  but his attorneys said he was the victim of a family money  dispute in opening arguments on Friday in Murphy's sex abuse  trial."
Business," Berkshire Hathaway Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BRKa.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BRKa.N</A>, the  wide ranging conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren  Buffett, posted sharply lower quarterly profit on Friday as its  reinsurance operations paid out large claims from Florida's  hurricanes in August and September."
Business," Pilots at Northwest Airlines Corp., the  No. 4 U.S. air carrier, have ratified a  $265 million concession  package that includes 15 percent pay cuts, the pilots union  said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A lot of Bush haters are United States citizens.  Many feel they must now leave their country and renounce their citizenship, and feel trapped that they can't.  Many Bush supporters are taking glee in encouraging them to do so, knowing full well many have no options for emigration.  The problem is both ""liberals"" and ""conservatives"" have forgotten the United States is about much more than ""democracy"".  It is about a laboratory of the States within which migration and eminent domain support the pursuit of happiness by providing a mutual defense system for peoples experimenting with their own widely varying belief systems."
Business,"Nokia, the world #39;s largest maker of mobile phones, plans to bring 40 new handsets to the market in 2005 as it seeks to expand its already dominant market share in the face of increased competition from rivals Motorola, Samsung Electronics and Sony Ericsson "
Business,"United Airlines formally raised the possibility of throwing out union contracts on Friday, asking a bankruptcy judge for permission to discuss the matter at an upcoming court hearing."
Business," November 05, 2004   A government investigation into accounting practices at America Online has prompted Time Warner to set aside  $500 million to cover the costs of potential fines."
Business,Jurors began deliberations this afternoon in the unorthodox sentencing phase of the first Enron criminal trial -- but regarding only three of the five men they found guilty.
Business,"The International Monetary Fund said Friday China remains reluctant to float its currency. In its discussions with Chinese authorities about the country #39;s economy, the IMF said "
Business,"Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O is planning to release a new version of its Office program for small businesses that handles accounting and customer management tasks, the world #39;s largest software maker said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s Blue Gene/L became the top contender to the supercomputing throne Thursday as Big Blue announced a new incarnation of the machine can perform 70.
Sci/Tech,"After a journey of seven years and more than 2bn miles, a 1.7bn US-European mission is preparing for the unknown. Cassini, a Nasa spacecraft the size of a truck, carrying Huygens, a European robot not much "
Sci/Tech,"As the last rays of sunlight fade on the ghetto alleyways, ratty looking palm trees take on the form of sick old men and there #39;s menace in the air."
Sci/Tech,Fans nostalgic for the arcade classic have something to look forward to on the new handheld from Sony. TOKYO--Namco today took the official site for its PlayStation Portable version of Ridge Racer live.
Sci/Tech,"Phishing scams, already one of the main nemesis on the Net, have apparently just become even more sneaky -- and ingenious. Now, it appears phishing authors are borrowing some time-tested tactics "
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s only just started shipping its Gizmondo handheld games console but Tiger Telematics has already said it plans to challenge the likes of Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, HTC, PalmOne and Research in Motion with a smart phone product."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems expects to publicly debut Solaris 10 on Nov. 15, but its plans to release an open-source version of the Unix operating system remain in limbo."
Sports," Willie Randolph is guaranteed  #36;1,875,000 under his three year contract with the New York Mets, one of the richest deals for a first year manager."
Business," SBC Communications  may shed more than 10,000 jobs from its workforce through the end of 2005 using attrition and involuntary cuts, the company said in a filing with U.S. market regulators on Friday."
Sports,"CHELSEA has reacted furiously to Adrian Mutu #39;s seven-month ban for failing a drugs test. Blues chief executive Peter Kenyon accused the Football Association of going soft on the sacked Romania striker, who was also fined \$50,000."
Sports,ONE of Australia #39;s most stunning bowling performances of all-time was blotted out by one of their most embarrassing losses as a Test match turned mad here yesterday.
Sports,November 5 - Prineville resident Wally Backman #39;s managerial tenure in Arizona is over before it even officially began. The Diamondbacks held a press conference Friday morning to announce that they have ended 
Sports,"Willie Randolph is guaranteed \$1,875,000 under his three-year contract with the New York Mets, one of the richest deals for a first-year manager."
Sports,"  To help fans forget the departure of the Hornets, the NBA brought Commissioner David Stern and rapper Nelly to Charlotte to roll out a red    or orange    carpet for the Bobcats."
Sports, Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman may miss the start of next season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while playing flag football.
Sports, Buffalo Bills receiver Josh Reed and cornerback Troy Vincent are expected to miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
World,"The head of the Palestinian president #39;s office, Tayeb Abdelrahim, says leader Yasser Arafat isn #39;t in a coma and his life is not in danger."
Sports, An examination of Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's right ankle scheduled for Friday was postponed due to a scheduling conflict.
World,"British troops stop to detonate a roadside bomb they found near their base in Basra, Iraq Friday Nov. 5, 2005. Thursday insurgents attacked British troops at a checkpoint in central Iraq, killing three and "
World,"Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian cause are in intensive care. He might not be suffering from leukemia or any other dangerous disease; however, his health does not allow him to accomplish the work required from him."
World,"Two Palestinian children were killed in an explosion in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, and Israeli and Palestinian sources gave conflicting accounts of the cause of the blast."
Business,"Sears, Roebuck and Co. #39;s stock shot up Friday on news that a New York-based real estate investment trust had purchased a 4.3 per cent interest in the huge department store chain."
World, SASKATOON (CP)   Gay couples may now tie the knot in more than half of the provinces and territories in Canada after a Saskatchewan court ruled Friday that the traditional definition of marriage is unconstitutional.
Sci/Tech,"Sharing movie files is not as prevalent as sharing music, partly because it takes a lot of bandwidth to download even a poor copy of a two-hour film."
Sci/Tech,"In September, IBM announced that the Blue Gene/L prototype had sustained speeds of 36 trillion calculations per second. Blue Gene/L recently achieved a sustained performance of 70."
Sports,Veteran Jay Haas edged closer to his first PGA Tour win for more than 10 years on Friday with a four-under-par 66 for the halfway lead at the Tour Championship.
Sports,"Jacques Santini has quit his post as Tottenham Hotspurs manager, sighting  quot;personal reasons quot; that has forced him to  quot;return to France."
Sports,"TIMING is everything in football. The job that Tommy Burns wanted more than anything came far too soon for him. Now, one that he probably never considered may be just the right fit."
Sports,"With President George W. Bush asking for four more years in the White House and senator John Kerry campaigning for his first four, Annika Sorenstam is only looking for one more, as in one more win at the Mizuno Classic."
World,"Meeting with leaders of the European Union in Brussels, the prime minister of Iraq #39;s interim government, Ayad Allawi, has called for reconciliation with European nations and urged  quot;spectator quot; states to engage in Iraq."
World," An error with an electronic voting system gave President Bush 3,893 extra votes in suburban Columbus, elections officials said."
World," After losing back to back presidential elections, Democratic leaders are trying to figure out how to make the party more relevant to mainstream Americans and keep it from slipping into perpetual minority party status. And the task is daunting, many Democratic consultants and leaders agree."
Sci/Tech,". (antiTainment) The film industry seems to be following the example of the music business in battling online piracy. On Thursday, Dan Glickman, president and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America "
Sci/Tech,"November 05, 2004 - Following the confirmation of Minna no Golf Mobile two weeks ago, the PSP now has its second Japanese launch title."
Sports,OTSU - World No. 1 Annika Sorenstam kick-started her bid for a fourth straight Mizuno Classic title by tying the course record with a 9-under-par 63 to move into the lead after the first round of the \$1 million event in Shiga Prefecture.
World, The State Department urged the Sudanese government Wednesday to arrange for the return of thousands of people in Darfur who were forcibly removed from a camp where they had taken refuge.
World, Yasser Arafat remained in a critical  condition as uncertainty mounted over who might succeed him and  where he might be buried should he die.
World,President Bush has built relationships over the last four years with a range of religious leaders. The payoff came on Election Day.
Sci/Tech," A Colorado prisoner obtained sensitive  information on a county sheriff and nearly 1,000 other  local government employees after he got a password into the  county's computer system, authorities said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,New version of Microsoft Office for small businesses to include more accounting and customer information features.
Sci/Tech,Dell CEO Kevin Rollins came out swinging against overseas outsourcing in a speech delivered Friday at a conference in Boston. Outsourcing Blog
Sci/Tech,"Hole in British bank's system was ""so simple the hackers didn't even think to look for it,"" an expert says."
Sci/Tech,Company says having the operating system screen for viruses at the gateway is more thorough and more efficient.\
Business,"Its never too soon to worry. And when it comes to RFID and its related technologies, you might want to start now. Between private sector and government mandates, both large and midtier companies can count on being required to have what some call edge-to-edge visibility for any shipped product in the near future."
Sci/Tech,"iFone will introduce ring tones, games and screen graphics based on Rocky, the flying squirrel, and his sidekick, Bullwinkle."
Business,"LONDON: JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co, the ninth ranked underwriter of UK stocks, formed a joint venture with Cazenove Group Plc to improve its access to Britain #39;s biggest companies."
Business,"SBC Communications expects to cut 10,000 or more jobs by the end of next year through layoffs and attrition. That #39;s about six percent of the San Antonio-based company #39;s work force."
Sci/Tech,"After helping Novell Inc. reinvigorate itself last year through the endorsement of Linux and the acquisition of vendor SUSE Linux AG, Vice Chairman Chris Stone has left the company."
Sports," After just four days on the job, Wally Backman was fired Friday as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks because of two arrests and financial problems he kept from the team."
Sci/Tech,The feds turn up the heat on a corporate executive who went on the lam after being charged with paying hackers to take down the competition.  \
Sci/Tech, Verizon Wireless has agreed to buy NextWave Telecom's spectrum licenses in 23 markets for  #36;3 billion in cash as the nation's two regional Bell owned wireless firms    Verizon and Cingular    gobble up the airwaves.
World," In a psychological war of words, Senate Republicans are issuing only slightly veiled threats against their Democratic counterparts if the minority party resuscitates its penchant for blocking President Bush's choices for federal judgeships."
World," Under 30 voters came through in big numbers this year, with more than 20 million casting a ballot for president, researchers found. The turnout bested their 2000 showing by more than nine percentage points and heartened activists who worked to get young voters to the polls."
Sports," Al Onofrio, former head football coach at Missouri who also helped design defenses for Dan Devine for more than a decade, has died. He was 83."
Business,"FRANKFURT European leaders sparred over currency policy on Friday as the euro rose to a record against the dollar, a development that could undermine the exports driving the region #39;s fragile economic recovery."
Business,"Vodafone has sharply increased its capacity in the United States after its joint venture in America, Verizon Wireless, struck a \$3bn (1."
Business,"George Bush received the best possible boost to the start of his second term yesterday when US payrolls rose at the fastest rate for seven months, well above the market #39;s expectations."
Business,The US Senate is about to open an investigation into allegations that some of America #39;s largest insurers and brokers have taken part in schemes to rig insurance bids and to gain inappropriate fees from customers.
Business,"South Africa #39;s Gold Fields said yesterday it had filed a complaint in New York against its rival, Harmony, saying Harmony #39;s hostile bid violates US securities laws."
Business,"The number of individuals going bankrupt has hit a record high, government figures revealed yesterday in fresh evidence that over-indebted households are struggling to cope with recent interest rate rises."
Business,"In a bid to gain support for its proposed merger with the Adolph Coors Company, the Canadian brewer Molson offered minority shareholders a \$316 million special dividend on Friday, contingent on the merger #39;s approval."
Sci/Tech,"MADRID International Business Machines presented the Spanish government on Friday with what it called the most powerful computer in Europe, saying it would open a new era in scientific research in Spain."
Sci/Tech,BARCELONA--The director of technology for RSA Security said businesses need to move their online customers toward a federated identity policy or security threats could bring people to lose confidence in trading.
Sci/Tech,"Novell has issued a response to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer #39;s latest attack on Linux. The Linux software maker accuses Microsoft of using biased reports to back up its claims, and has launched a website to debunk the myths."
Sci/Tech,"com November 5, 2004, 5:24 PM PT. Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software "
Sci/Tech,The Environment Ministry unveiled a carbon tax Friday to discourage use of fossil fuels and promote the use of energy-saving appliances so Japan can meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.
Sports,"When Marat Safin is good he is very, very good, and yesterday evening, as darkness engulfed the city, his form was as high-voltage as the indoor lighting in Bercy #39;s Palais Omnisport."
Sports,"Jacques Santini has resigned as coach of Tottenham Hotspur after just 13 games in charge, the English Premier League club announced Friday."
Sports,The 18th anniversary today of the start of Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s Manchester United career requires no more significant reminder that every great reign depends on perpetual 
Sports,"  Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor rescued American distance running at the 2004 Olympic Games. On Sunday, they have a chance to put their country back on the map as a marathon force."
Sports,Australia may be the finest cricket team in the world but they are the worst chasers since the Keystone Cops. Set 107 to beat India 3-0 in the series they were bowled out for 93 as India made the score a rather flattering 2-1.
Sports,Darren Clarke claimed yesterday that it would take more than a change in captaincy to reverse a trend that has seen Europe win four of the last five Ryder Cups.
Sports,"Uncertain of how long he #39;ll be able to play after having a kidney transplant, Alonzo Mourning has asked the New Jersey Nets about a contract buyout so he could go to a team with a better chance of winning."
World,A UN draft resolution on Friday urged warring parties in southern Sudan and western Darfur to reach peace agreements while promising international support and possible debt forgiveness if they do.
World,"President Vladimir V. Putin on Friday signed Russia #39;s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming, the Kremlin announced, clearing the way for the international "
World,"PARIS In an effort to stop Iran from producing a nuclear bomb, the 25 leaders of the European Union on Friday offered the country possible economic and political incentives if it suspends its production of enriched uranium."
World,"The 69-year-old founder of Peru #39;s Maoist Shining Path terrorist movement, which paralyzed the country for more than two decades, faced a civilian court Friday for the first time since he was arrested more than 12 years ago."
World,"Dozens of young seals on a remote island off Ireland #39;s south-west coast have been shot, stabbed and bludgeoned to death in an incident that has been condemned as cruel and barbaric."
Sci/Tech,"The university estimates the data theft cost the school \$167,000 to recover the system affected by the breach."
Sci/Tech,Company says having the operating system screen for viruses at the gateway is more thorough and more efficient.\
Business,"Verizon Wireless said it would pay \$3 billion in cash for the spectrum licenses owned by NextWave Telecom, a move that should expand coverage for new subscribers."
World,A sudden aviation fuel shortage grounds domestic and international flights out of Nigeria's commercial centre.
World,Tiger Woods matches his best score of the year to lie just behind Jay Haas in Georgia.
World,"Jacques Santini steps down as Tottenham manager for ""personal reasons""."
World,"\Levels of a naturally occurring cannabis-like compound rise sharply in a woman's body when she is about to go into labour, research has found."
Sports,Tiger Woods shot a second-round six-under-par 64 at the Tour Championship and trails leader Jay Haas by three strokes.
Sports,Jamal Crawford is as eager as anyone to make critics forget the last few years of hideous productions on the Garden stage.
Sports," The Seattle Seahawks placed special teams standout Alex Bannister on injured reserve Friday, along with practice squad receiver D.J. Hackett."
World," The founder of Peru's Maoist Shining Path insurgency raised a defiant fist and proclaimed ""glory to Marxism"" in court Friday as the government retried him on terrorism charges a decade after he was sentenced to life in prison."
World, A U.N. draft resolution on Friday urged warring parties in southern Sudan and western Darfur to reach peace agreements while promising international support and possible debt forgiveness if they do.
World," The next Congress will look slightly more like the real America, with more women, Hispanics and blacks, including the first black man to enter the Senate in a quarter century."
Business,BRUSSELS: The European Union sought talks with Washington yesterday over US export tax subsidies that will survive last month #39;s repeal of a system the World Trade Organisation (WTO) had declared illegal.
Sports," Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points, Shawn Marion had 24, and Joe Johnson 22 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 108 98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night."
Sci/Tech,"Better IT security and identity management is needed if online commerce and egovernment services are to succeed, according to RSA Security chief executive Arthur Coviello."
Sci/Tech,"November 05, 2004 - She #39;s been the gal whose smile has lit up the lives of PlayStation gamers several times in the past, and Reiko Nagase is going to make the PlayStation Portable sizzle when she makes her long-awaited return with the handheld edition #39;s "
Sports,"While Tiger Woods has been second-guessed many times recently, he has refused to second-guess himself. Woods has won only one tournament this year, he has dropped to No."
Sports,"The Seattle Seahawks placed special-teams standout Alex Bannister on injured reserve Friday, along with practice-squad receiver DJ Hackett."
World,"CLAMART, France: Some 20 pro-Palestinians continued a vigil early Saturday outside a hospital here after doctors tending Yasser Arafat said his condition had not changed but refused to respond to unconfirmed reports that the 75-year-old leader was brain "
World,A draft resolution calling for a speedy end to talks on resolving the crisis in Sudan #39;s Darfur region is being examined by UN Security Council members.
World,"a second day, fuelling fears of a slide into all-out war in the world #39;s top cocoa grower. A UN spokesman said on Friday 18 people, including two rebels, had been killed in the bombings."
World," President Bush's re election disappointed many in the publishing industry, a blue state business where liberals have long predominated, but it has boosted sales for a few anti Bush books, notably Thomas Frank's ""What's the Matter With Kansas?"""
Sports," Steve Francis has his new franchise 2 0. Francis hit his second game winner, soaring into the lane to put back Pat Garrity's missed 3 pointer with 2.7 seconds left Friday night. That gave the Orlando Magic a 90 89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets."
Business,  The union for United Airlines #39; flight attendants promised Friday to fight the company  quot;over every dime quot; of its plan to impose an additional  $725 million in labor cuts and eliminate traditional pensions.
Business,"Sears, Roebuck, once the king of American retailers but lately struggling for shoppers, has finally attracted a big one - not for its tools and appliances, but for its real estate."
Business,"Amid intense criticism that it is slow to raise the alarm about unsafe medicines, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it would hire the nation #39;s top "
Business,"By Reuters. Gold Fields said yesterday that it had filed suit in the United States against Harmony Gold Mining, a rival South African miner, in an attempt to stop Harmony #39;s hostile \$7."
Business,"RKB quot; gt; Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the investment company run by Warren E. Buffett, said yesterday that profit fell for a third consecutive quarter after hurricanes hammered its insurance units."
World, The European Union and the United States recommitted themselves to a smooth trans Atlantic relationship Friday and hoped the second term of President Bush would no longer be marred by nasty political and trade disputes.
Sports, Ron Artest scored 28 points and Jermaine O'Neal added 19 to lead the shorthanded Indiana Pacers past the Boston Celtics 100 94 on Friday night.
Sci/Tech," In the aftermath of Sender ID, some are concerned that Microsoft may use its vague IP claims over basic Internet protocols against other companies and open source developers."
Sci/Tech,"Jeremy Jaynes of Raleigh, NC and his sister Jessica DeGroot, have been convicted of illegal spam activities under a Virginia law. Jaynes was sentenced to nine years in prison, while his sister received a fine of \$7500."
Sci/Tech,"US researchers recently discovered specific doorways in mice brain cells, called receptors, which could hold the key to nicotine addiction."
Sci/Tech,"The most recent spacecraft telemetry was acquired from the Goldstone tracking station on Wednesday, November 3. The Cassini spacecraft is in an excellent state of health and is operating normally."
Sports," Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and had nine assists, leading the Houston Rockets past the Memphis Grizzlies 89 81 on Friday night."
Sports,TORONTO (Sports Network) - Chris Bosh netted 18 points and Loren Woods compiled 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds as Toronto put together a 101-89 victory over Detroit at the Air Canada Center.
Sports,"Four days after Wally Backman was introduced as the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks and months before he ever filled out a lineup card, the team fired him yesterday because of legal indiscretions he did not disclose to them."
Sports,"  Ron Artest is stepping up for the Indiana Pacers early in the season. Artest scored 22 of his 28 points in the second half, including six free throws in the final 40 seconds, as the Pacers "
Sports,The Yankees took a risk two years ago when they signed Jon Lieber a few months after his reconstructive elbow surgery. They took another risk yesterday when they declined his option and let him become a free agent.
World,Militants who claim to be holding Northern Irish United Nations worker Annetta Flanigan hostage in Afghanistan have extended a deadline until tonight to decide her fate.
Sports," Davy Arnaud scored two goals to lead Kansas City to a 2 0 victory Friday night over the Los Angeles Galaxy, putting the Wizards in Major League Soccer's championship game."
Business,"This holiday season, a dozen major retailers are banking on the choppy, pulsating sound of remixed Christmas classics to help lure young shoppers and keep them spending."
World,A radical Islamic group threaten dire consequences if India go ahead with their tour of Bangladesh.
Sports,"The wait already has been longer than expected for Eli Manning and Philip Rivers, the top two quarterbacks selected in the NFL draft in April."
Sports,Tiger Woods shoots six-under in the second round to get back in contention at the Tour Championship and trails 50-year-old Jay Haas by just three shots.
Sports,Sunday night's game against the Browns marks Kyle Boller's 17th career start for the Ravens. With the extra experience come more expectations for the quarterback.
Sports,Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman may miss the start of next season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while playing flag football.
Sports,"The Yankees will try to negotiate a new contract with Jon Lieber, but declined his option and let him become a free agent."
Sports,"Travis Garrison scores 20 points, and Maryland overcomes a lackluster first half to beat Bryant College 100-85 in an exhibition game."
World,"The U.S. ratcheted up preparations for what appeared to be an imminent assault on Falluja, while rebels set up a perimeter."
World,"The report ignited renewed hopes that after years of caution, businesses may be starting to hire workers more aggressively."
World,"A jury in Siberia found a Russian scientist guilty Friday of illegally passing documents to China, the latest ruling in a lengthy case in which the defendant was first acquitted, then ordered retried."
World,"Negotiations between the interim Iraqi government and insurgent leaders who control Fallujah have broken down, officials say."
Business,"Just when lawmakers thought a thorny tax dispute was behind them, the European Union raised objections to parts of the corporate tax bill that was passed last month."
World,"In a surprise reversal, the Chilean army on Friday for the first time assumed institutional responsibility for widespread human rights violations during the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet."
World,"The founder of Peru's Maoist Shining Path insurgency raised a defiant fist and proclaimed ""glory to Marxism"" in court Friday as the government retried him on terrorism charges a decade after he was sentenced to life in prison."
World,Former champion Cristiano da Matta wants to return to the Newman/Haas Champ Car team next year after two disappointing seasons in Formula One.
World,"<p></p><p> By Jude Webber</p><p> CALLAO NAVAL BASE, Peru (Reuters) - Punching the air with afist and chanting rebel slogans, Peru's Shining Path founderAbimael Guzman scored a propaganda coup on Friday and forcedhis terrorism retrial to be postponed for a week.</p>"
World,"DODGING rockets, bullets and bomb blasts in the Sunni Muslim heartland between Fallujah and Ramadi, a group of US soldiers is in the most dangerous swathe of territory in Iraq."
Business,"Drugs giant Merck  amp; Co. which pulled its blockbuster painkiller Vioxx from shelves in September, is about to become the target of hundreds of plaintiffs #39; lawyers, the New York Times reported on Friday."
Business,"LONDON JP Morgan Chase and Cazenove Group, a 181-year-old brokerage firm with close ties to some of Britain #39;s most powerful executives, announced a long-awaited joint venture Friday that puts Cazenove in charge of all of JP Morgan #39;s British investment "
Business,ACE Ltd. on Thursday became the latest insurance company to announce changes in its business practices in response to the industry probe launched by New York #39;s attorney general.
Business," Molson Inc. may have removed the last obstacle to its proposed merger with Colorado beer maker Adolph Coors Co. on Friday, after it agreed to fork out a premium of  $3."
Sports,"When veteran center Alonzo Mourning takes the court for New Jersey tonight at the United Center, it will be up to fans to decide whether the scene is heartwarming or heartbreaking."
Sports,Alicia Molik #39;s winning run has come to a halt at the quarter final stage of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia. Molik had beaten Maria Sharapova in the Swisccom Challenge final a fortnight ago but couldn 
Sports,"Loren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored seven of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Toronto Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night."
Sports,The Arizona Diamondbacks completed a remarkable U-turn on Friday by sacking manager Wally Backman just four days after appointing him.
Sports,"One interesting side note of the Willie Randolph coronation Thursday was a brief commentary by general manager Omar Minaya, in which he detailed some of the Mets #39; winter plans."
World,"Seven Islamic militants were charged here on Friday with terrorist-related activities in connection with the killing of the Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh, Amsterdam #39;s public prosecutor said."
World," Under a new resolution on Sudan proposed on Friday by Britain, the warring parties in both western and southern Sudan would be pushed anew to find a comprehensive peace."
Business,Verizon Wireless on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire all the PCS spectrum licenses of NextWave Telecom Inc. in 23 markets for \$3 billion.
Business,"SBC Communications (SBC) will cut 10,000 jobs from its workforce through the end of 2005 using attrition and involuntary cuts, the company said in a filing with US market regulators on Friday."
Business,WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration is vowing to appoint a director of drug safety and take other steps to ensure the safety of medications.
Business,"Gold Fields has rejected a \$US7.2billion (\$9.5billion) takeover offer by fellow South African gold producer Harmony Gold Mining, calling its rival  quot;financially stretched quot; and suggesting Harmony could face a cash crunch."
Business,"The European Union challenged the US to show how a new American tax law complies with international trade rules, prolonging an eight-year-old dispute over breaks worth more than \$4 billion for US companies."
Sports,"  Before the beginning of the 2004 season, Brockton coach Peter Colombo expressed his desire to wrest the title of  quot;Massachusetts football powerhouse quot; from Everett and restore the Boxers to their position as the premier high school football program in the state."
Sports,"Marat Safin, of Russia, returns the ball to Lleyton Hewitt, of Australia, during the quarterfinal of the BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, Nov. 5, 2004."
World," Last chance Iran EU nuclear talks in Paris on getting Teheran to suspend uranium enrichment in order to avoid UN sanctions were deadlocked on Friday evening and may continue Saturday, a Western diplomat close to the negotiations told AFP."
Business," US employers added far more jobs in October, the best performance in six months, according to a government report Friday that came in well above Wall Street expectations."
Business,"The European Union sought consultations with the United States to determine if new US legislation abolishing contested corporate tax breaks is consistent with World Trade Organization regulations, an EU commission spokeswoman revealed."
Sports,"Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan has been fined 8,500 pounds for insulting referee Steve Dunn after his side #39;s Premier League defeat at Newcastle United last month."
Sports,Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has vowed to keep midfielder David Beckham away from interested Premiership clubs. Perez will resist any efforts by Chelsea or Arsenal to make a move for him at the end of the season.
Sports,"Shelden Williams had 32 points and 12 rebounds, leading Duke to a 107-56 victory over St. Francis Xavier in an exhibition game Friday night."
Sports,Paula Radcliffe believes she is ready in every respect to challenge for the ING New York City Marathon title on Sunday. Radcliffe insisted she is in top shape after arriving in the Big Apple and although her 
Sports,"Recall this little score from last season: Sooners 77, Aggies 0. Think folks in College Station remember that? This could have been the most important game in the Big 12 #39;s season, but Texas A amp;M slipped up "
World,Car bombs killed at least a dozen people in Baghdad and another major city Tuesday as pressure mounted on interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to avert a full-scale US attack on the insurgent stronghold Fallujah.
Sci/Tech,Smaller cellphone companies are feeling pressures from national carriers entering rural areas now that urban markets are saturated.
Sci/Tech,"Who could complain about the iPod? But who can cope with it? If you can listen to everything, you may end up hearing nothing."
World," As of Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at least 1,127 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 865 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said. The figures include three military civilians."
Business,oil prices rebounded Friday but remained below  $50 a barrel after declining 4 percent in the last week due to rising US supplies of crude and natural gas.
Business,"Pilots at Northwest Airlines have ratified a USD\$265 million concession package that includes 15 percent pay cuts, the pilots union said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Tiger Telematics Inc acquired the UK headquartered company Integra SP and its real-time front end product AltioLive. This technology will be used to establish its new product line, codenamed Bizmondo."
Sci/Tech,As you know we regularly posted about the closed beta tests of the MMORPG from Blizzard called World Of Warcraft. Today Blizzard annouced the release date for WoW in North America.
Sports,Miami- Drew Gooden did not get much sleep following the Cavaliers #39; double-overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
Sports,"Sir Alex Ferguson reckons the Old Trafford crowd will have a big bearing on the outcome of tomorrows Manchester derby. Often derided for their lack of passion, the United fans have "
Sports,"With Vince Carter a non-factor, you would #39;ve expected a Pistons victory Friday night at Air Canada Centre before a crowd of 15,284."
World,"Yasser Arafat is hovering between life and death in a coma, Palestinian and French officials say. There was still no official public diagnosis yesterday to explain the Palestinian leaders critical condition."
World,"A new draft resolution circulated within the United Nations Security Council urges warring parties in southern Sudan and western Darfur province to reach peace agreements, promising international support and possible debt forgiveness."
World,"CAIRO, Egypt There #39;s been a call for the release of the CARE International director in Iraq, Margaret Hassan, and it purportedly comes from the terrorist group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (AH #39;-boo MOO #39;-sahb zahr-KOW #39;-ee)."
World,"Anticipating worse violence in Thailand #39;s largely Muslim south, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra urged security authorities on Saturday to work more decisively in their operations to restore peace to the region."
World,"Rebels have attacked a military camp in disputed Kashmir, killing a soldier hours before India #39;s Home Minister was due to visit the troubled region, security officials said."
Sports,"Davy Arnaud scores two goals to lead Kansas City to a 2-0 victory Friday night over the Los Angeles Galaxy, putting the Wizards in Major League Soccer's championship game."
Sports,"Howard senior Marcos Moreno will start at quarterback against South Carolina State, after he was benched before last week's 35-17 win over Norfolk State."
Sports,"The sports world is the foremost haven for clichis, and there might be no better place to unearth them than through college football coaches."
Sports," Officials from Japan, South Korea and Major League Baseball made significant progress Friday in talks aimed at setting up a World Cup tournament in 2006."
Sports,"  It was a game of impersonations. The special teams units from both teams looked like Charlie Brown in the Peanuts comic strip, whiffing every time they tried to kick the ball. Westwood quarterback Jeff White ran like scrambling Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons, and the Archbishop Williams offense attempted an imitation of their Super Bowl foes. In ..."
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Business,"Money flooded back into stocks this week as investors embraced a swift end to the presidential election, strong corporate earnings and good economic news."
World,"For the Los Angeles-Seattle based music duo, keeping your name means promoting the mail service."
World, South Korean President Roh Moo hyun  called newly re elected President Bush and won his agreement  that ending the nuclear crisis involving the isolated communist  North should be a goal of his second term in office.
Sci/Tech,"Columnist Johanna Rothman explains the art of the question, whether it be in a job interview or a vendor meeting."
Business,"The US economy created 337,000 new jobs in October, the government reported Friday, snapping a prolonged jobs slump and sparking renewed hopes that, after years "
Business,"Automakers weren #39;t as generous with consumer incentives in October as they were in September, but shoppers can expect a new round of deals as manufacturers, particularly General Motors Corp."
World, A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi claimed responsibility on Saturday for a suicide car bombing which killed three British troops in Iraq on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"Controversy and outrage are bound to result from a video game that includes cop killing, virtual sex, drive-by shootings and enough expletives to make a trucker blush."
Sports,"Just four days after he was introduced as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager, Wally Backman was fired yesterday following revelations he was arrested twice and struggled with financial problems."
Sports,Christian Laettner knows what #39;s coming. He braces for it every time he sees an article with his name in it. Somewhere in the middle of the story - usually past the part where it talks about Laettner #39;s remarkable 
World," Buddhists from around the world will gather in revolt hit Nepal this month to consider ways to promote Buddha's birthplace, Lumbini in the country's southwest, as a  quot;world peace city. quot;"
World,"NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 5: One militant and a jawan were killed and three security personnel injured when ultras made an abortive bid to storm a BSF camp at Sopore in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Saturday."
Sports,"  If you could build a prototype Mansfield Hornet, he just might look like Brett McDermott."
Sports, Theo Ratliff turned the Trail Blazers' home opener into a block party. Ratliff tied both his career and the franchise mark with nine blocked shots as Portland beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94 81 Friday night.
Sports,Loren Woods has 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds to help the Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Pistons.
Business,"US employers added 337,000 workers in October - almost twice the median forecast -s hurricane cleanup added jobs in places such as storm-struck Southwest Florida."
Business,US stocks rose as a government report showed employers added almost twice the number of workers forecast in October.  quot;The report was a reconfirmation of the solid economic growth that we #39;ve been experiencing 
Business,"Lehman Brothers analyst Blake Bath said in a research note earlier this week that SBC might reduce its workforce by 10,000 to 20,000 to bring its costs in line with those at other dominant local telephone companies, such as Verizon Communications Inc."
Business,"  Pilots at Northwest Airlines approved a  $265 million pay cut package, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Warning that film piracy represents an enormous threat to the movie industry, the Motion Picture Association of America announced that it plans to sue people for trading illegal digital copies of movies over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Because his job involves driving around on Mars all day, astronomer Steve Squyres of Cornell University is pleased that he no longer has to make a cross-country commute to get home."
Sci/Tech,Washington: The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that a supercomputer developed for the nation #39;s nuclear Stockpile Stewardship Program has attained a record-breaking performance of 70.
Sci/Tech,"A Delta 2 rocket haunted by two hurricanes, a tornado and technical problems ran into a new snag this morning that stopped the launch countdown at 43 seconds."
Sports,Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati #39;s hopes of qualifying for next week #39;s lucrative season finale were crushed by quarter-final defeats at the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Friday.
Sports,Australian skipper Ricky Ponting slammed the crumbling track on which his team crashed to a 13-run defeat yesterday after being bundled out for 93 runs in their second innings of the fourth and final Test match against India.
Sports,"Fresh off being the worst team in baseball, the Arizona Diamondbacks set a new record this week: fastest team to both hire and fire a manager."
Sports,North Carolina has had some interesting results in what has been a very interesting season thus far for the Tar Heels. Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer says only one of those results merits 
Sports,World record holder Paula Radcliffe will race back into the spotlight at the New York Marathon when she returns to action for the first time since her stunning collapse at the Athens Olympic Games.
Sports,"Rashard Lewis brought his game at both ends, scoring 23 points and blocking five shots, leading the Seattle SuperSonics to a 106-85 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night."
Sports,"Now that Willie Randolph has been hired as manager, the Mets have plenty of other business to keep them occupied as they prepare for next week #39;s general manager meetings, and another issue "
Sports," Rashard Lewis brought his game at both ends, scoring 23 points and blocking five shots, leading the Seattle SuperSonics to a 106 85 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night."
Sports,"Scott Woodward may be the best quarterback you've never heard of. The senior signal-caller for Mahar Regional has put up huge numbers over the past two years, but none were more impressive or important than the ones he had yesterday."
Sports," Corp. Eugenio Mendoza, a young veteran of the Iraq war, had to carry his buddy for 50 yards, scale an 8 foot wall and crawl through a water logged tunnel at the 4th International Sniper Competition, where the challenges are designed to simulate combat scenarios in Afghanistan and Iraq."
Business, A federal judge on Friday approved Citigroup Inc.'s  #36;2.6 billion settlement with  WorldCom Inc. investors who lost billions when an accounting scandal plunged the telecommunications company into bankruptcy protection.
World,"The loss of Yasser Arafat could ease the Palestinian-Israeli conflict significantly, local observers of Middle Eastern politics said Friday."
World,"Negotiations between the interim Iraqi government and insurgent leaders who control Fallujah city have broken down, Iraqi officials said Friday, as US Marines "
World,"General Kofi Annan, who recently angered the United States by calling the war in Iraq  quot;illegal, quot; has weighed in again with a letter to President Bush, British Prime Minister "
World,"BAGHDAD: Al Zarqavi group has appealed hostage takers for release of Margaret Hassan, the chief of Iraqi relief organization Care International who was taken hostage by a group of Iraqi militants, a newspaper report said on Saturday."
World,FORMER East Timor governor Abilio Jose Soares has been released from jail after a court overturned his conviction over the bloodshed accompanying the island #39;s UN-backed independence referendum.
Sports, Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati's  hopes of qualifying for next week's lucrative season finale  were crushed by quarter final defeats at the Advanta  Championships in Philadelphia on Friday.
World," A Spotsylvania medic was shot and killed this week in the clinic at Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad, where he was working for a Halliburton subsidiary."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Wireless announced Friday that it plans to buy airwave licenses from NextWave Telecom Inc. for \$3 billion in cash, giving the cellular phone giant the ability to carry more calls in some of the nation's largest cities.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," When WHUR launched ""high definition"" digital radio this year, it advertised the move several times an hour on air. It slapped the ""HD Radio"" logo on its letterhead and employee jackets. It drove around town in a specially outfitted van inviting people to listen to the crisp, no static sound. And it tutored consumer electronics retailers about the technology."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Wireless announced yesterday that it plans to buy airwave licenses in 23 markets from NextWave Telecom Inc. for  #36;3 billion in cash, giving the cellular phone giant the ability to carry more calls in some of the nation's largest cities."
World," Steve Rocco didn't file a candidate statement or mount a campaign for the school board. He's unknown to teachers and the district and only barely known to his neighbors. Nonetheless, the man being called a ""mystery candidate"" easily beat an opponent who is active, and relatively well known, in the Orange Unified School District. Now all that's left is to find him."
Sci/Tech, A Boeing Co. Delta 2 rocket successfully launched a new U.S. Air Force Global Positioning Satellite into orbit from Florida Saturday.
Sports,"MUMBAI, Nov. 5. - Even if they had won, which they nearly did, they would have had a dig at the track. But losing made the vehemence even more."
World,"  Dutch officials are promising tougher measures against Islamic radicals, as one lawmaker laments the arrival of  quot;jihad quot; in the Netherlands."
World,"Iraq #39;s interim Iraqi Prime Minister, Iyad Allawi, has dismissed warnings from the United Nations secretary-general about the expected United States-led assault on the Iraqi city of Fallujah."
Business,"November 6, 2004 -- Verizon Wireless will buy NextWave Telecom Inc. #39;s airwaves for \$3 billion, increasing capacity in New York and 22 other cities, as part of efforts to reclaim the No."
Sports,"Sir Alex Ferguson embarks on another milestone in his outstanding career at the helm of Manchester United. Against crosstown rivals Manchester City, he will be celebrating 18 years in charge at Old Trafford."
Sports,"  Just four days after he was introduced as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager, Wally Backman was fired yesterday following revelations he was arrested twice and struggled with financial problems."
Sports,"OLD HOME WEEK: Virginia Tech and North Carolina haven #39;t met in the regular season since 1946, but the programs have a history with each other."
Sports,"Alonzo Mourning put New Jersey ahead for good in the second overtime period Friday night and the Nets went on to defeat Chicago, 111-106."
World,"THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS -- The government vowed tough measures yesterday against what a leading politician called  quot;the arrival of jihad in the Netherlands quot; after a death threat to a Dutch politician was found pinned with a knife to the body of a slain "
World,"NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq, Nov 6 (AFP) - US war planes struck suspected rebel targets in Iraq #39;s flashpoint cities of Fallujah and Ramadi over 24 hours, the military said Saturday, as the threat of all-out action loomed."
Business,"South African gold analyst for Tlotlisa Securities Nick Goodwin on Friday recommended to his clients, that are Gold Fields (GFI) shareholders, that based on various metrics that compare Harmony #39;s "
Sports,"  Tiger Woods appears ready to deliver a message.  quot;Hey Vijay! Hey Ernie! quot; it will say, approximately.  quot;Don #39;t get too comfortable up there in the penthouse."
Sports,ALEX FERGUSON will take up the one-year rolling option on his contract and continue as Manchester United boss next season. Ferguson celebrates 18 years in charge at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby tomorrow.
World,"Israeli forces have killed three Palestinian militants who tried to attack a Jewish settlement bloc in the Gaza Strip, Israeli security sources say."
Sci/Tech,"IBM, a while back, showcased its supercomputer, Blue Gene/L, at Top 500 supercomputer contest. At that time, the company was behind in performance by a Japanese firms supercomputer that managed to take away the first place crown."
Sci/Tech,"By Alan M. MacRobert, Globe Correspondent  November 6, 2004. In this darkening season, lots of people start the day before sunrise."
Sports,The decision by the Football Association not to throw the book at Rio Ferdinand when the Manchester United defender failed to turn up for a drugs test last year has come back to haunt them.
Sports," What #39;s at stake: Oklahoma needs to keep winning to stay in the running for the national title. Texas A amp;M controls its fate in the Big 12 South but must win out (OU, Texas Tech, UT)."
World,PRIME minister Ahmed Qorei will hold talks with leaders of the main Palestinian armed factions in a bid to prevent any outbreak of violence after the death of Yasser Arafat.
World," UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has warned the United States, Britain and Iraq that a planned assault on Fallujah could undermine planned elections in January, diplomats said."
World," It was called ""Operation Baghdad"" and, to be sure, the headless bodies of the three police officers recalled the violence in that city. But these attacks happened in Haiti, not in Iraq."
Sports,  The only thing Bishop Feehan's Ron Conway didn't do yesterday was sell popcorn at halftime. The senior wide receiver/defensive back/kick returner/kicker returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 75 yard interception return to lead the Shamrocks to a 27 19 win over Hingham in the MIAA Division 2A Super Bowl at Curry College. It ...
World," Two car bombs exploded north of  Baghdad Saturday, killing eight people and wounding at least  20, police at the scene said."
Business,"Public-safety officials reacted happily to yesterdays announcement that Nextel and Verizon Wireless have settled their legal differences, which included Verizon dropping its objections to the FCCs 800 MHz rebanding order, believing that the "
Business, Shares of Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. rallied as much as 35 percent Friday and provided a boost to the sector #39;s main measure.
Business,"SBC Communications Inc. plans to cut at least 10,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its work force, by the end of next year to compensate for a drop in the number of local-telephone customers."
Business,"Argosy Gaming Co., the owner of Sioux City #39;s riverboat casino, has been sold to Penn National Gaming Inc. in a \$1.4 billion deal that would create the nation #39;s third-largest operator of casinos."
Business,"A federal judge in New York has approved a \$2.6 billion settlement of a class-action lawsuit on behalf of more than 170,000 WorldCom investors who claimed they were defrauded by Citigroup."
Business,"BOCA RATON  - A year ago, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson promised brokerage executives that his agency would cut wrongdoers from the industry the way a surgeon cuts disease from a patient."
Sci/Tech,A Boeing Co. Delta 2 rocket successfully launched a new US Air Force Global Positioning Satellite into orbit from Florida Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"As you #39;re reading this, the Cassini-Huygens space mission is settling into orbit around the planet Saturn. The capstone of the mission comes in January when the Huygens lander will seperate from the Cassini "
Sci/Tech,"The scramble to find allies continued in the mobile gaming arena with two new partnerships and an acquisition. Tiger Telematics, the US-based producer of the Gizmondo mobile gaming console that launched in "
Sci/Tech,"2 quot; research satellite successfully entered into orbit on Saturday morning, China has continuously accomplished its 40th satellites launching tasks since Oct."
Sci/Tech,Mobile device vendor palmOne Thursday denied a report that its executives had said the company was developing a Pocket PC version of its Treo smartphone.
Sci/Tech,"Blizzard Entertainment today announced that its eagerly awaited massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft will be in stores in North America on November 23, 2004."
Sports,"Marat Safin hit 10 aces and beat Australian Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 7-6 (2) yesterday to reach the Paris Masters semifinals. Safin closed in on his third title at the indoor tournament and will "
Sports,LONDON English soccer star and pop icon David Beckham is hoping to return to the field later this month. Beckham is suffering from a broken rib and says he wants to begin playing for his Spanish league team next weekend.
Sports,Scotland #39;s caretaker manager Tommy Burns has revealed he was talked out of quitting by Berti Vogts. Burns was Vogts #39; assistant manager and provided advice and support for the whole of the German #39;s ill-fated 
Sports,"CHICAGO  Alonzo Mourning was his old self in his second game since having a kidney transplant 11 months ago, making back-to-back layups in the second overtime to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 111-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night."
Sports,"Now that hell froze over in Boston, New England braces for its rarest season -- a winter of content. Red Sox fans are adrift from the familiar torture of the past."
Sports,"Chris Bosh needed a good talking to during halftime last night. He had sort of coasted through the opening half of the game against the Detroit Pistons, doing some good things here, some bad things there, some "
Sports,David Beckham is targeting a return from injury next week in the hope that he can be fully fit in time for Englands forthcoming friendly against Spain.
World,"It is hard to overstate the sense of shock across much of Europe at the popular mandate that Americans have given George W. Bush, even if the result itself was no great surprise."
World,Militants claiming to hold three UN workers in Afghanistan have extended a deadline until tonight to allow the government in Kabul and the UN to negotiate with them.
Sci/Tech, IBM's Linux Scholar Challenge is one of a few programs to drum up enthusiasm among students worldwide in Linux and open source software.
Business,"There isn't much choice for travelers looking for luxury accommodations in Boston, but that's about to change in a big way."
Business,"Apple Macintosh users might feel a bit dizzy next spring. After more than a year of negotiating brought the Macworld Conference  amp; Expo back from New York to Boston in April, the show's organizer, IDG World Expo of Framingham, said yesterday that it is moving the show again -- to the Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street."
Business,"UnumProvident Corp. confirmed that the Massachusetts Division of Insurance will investigate the insurance company's practices of paying bonuses and other forms of compensation to brokers in exchange for their customers' business. UnumProvident is one of 10 insurers whose subsidiaries will undergo so-called  quot;market exams quot; by state regulators, following New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's revelations of bid-rigging and price-fixing. The ..."
World,Zimbabwe's president is in Equatorial Guinea to discuss a suspected coup attempt against its government.
World,A message claiming to be from  Islamic militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi calls for the release of Margaret Hassan.
Sci/Tech,CNET reports that PalmOne has evaluated versions of Microsofts Windows Mobile as well as Linux-based operating systems for use in its products.
World,At least two Palestinian militants are killed in an Israeli missile strike near a Jewish  settlement in southern Gaza.
World,"  Senior Palestinian officials struggled yesterday to stabilize the financial operations of the Palestinian Authority, as Yasser Arafat lingered at what an envoy termed a  quot;critical juncture between life and death. quot;"
World,"  Rebel fighters clashed with government troops, and warplanes struck rebel positions in the north yesterday, escalating hostilities a day after army hard liners broke a cease fire and relaunched Ivory Coast's civil war after more than a year of relative peace."
World,"ZAMAAR, Mongolia -- Oyungerel crouches among the rocks and sand in the river bed, scouring for the means to send her children to college."
World,"Canada OTTAWA -- While 11 US states voted to ban gay marriage this week, the practice is now legal in a majority of Canada's provinces, the result of a court decision in Saskatchewan yesterday. The court made Saskatchewan the sixth of Canada's 10 provinces to allow gay marriage, ruling that the heterosexual-only definition of marriage is unconstitutional. Only in the ..."
Sports,"To hear Patriots coach Bill Belichick tell it, the St. Louis Rams aren't necessarily prone to subscribe to the adage,  quot;If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, quot; when it comes to their offensive game plan. He said as far as play-calling is concerned, New England's opponent tomorrow won't run a particular formation on consecutive downs even ..."
Sports,"Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, an excellent venue for soccer, will revert to a less-than-adequate home for baseball next year. So, D.C. United could be playing their last game at the site when they host the Revolution in the MLS Eastern Conference final tonight at 7."
Sports,"They will genuflect to their 1984 Boston College football forefathers, who beat the Miami Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl on a Hail Mary pass that bronzed Doug Flutie as a Heisman Trophy winner. But it doesn't mean the Eagles, ranked 24th in the Associated Press Top 25 and 25th in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, will bow to anyone else ..."
Sports,"At first glance, East Lake Golf Club appears to present a cute little par 4 of a finishing hole. Only thing is, the 18th is really a par-3 monster, one that stretches to a whopping 235 yards."
Sports,"College field hockey: NESCAC Tournament semifinal at Middlebury, Vt.: Middlebury vs. Colby, 11 a.m.; NCAA Division 2 Tournament first round: Southern Conn. at Bentley, noon; Little East Tournament final at Keene, N.H., noon; North Atlantic Conference Tournament final: Maine-Farmington at WNEC, 1; NESCAC Tournament semifinal at Middlebury, Vt.: Tufts vs. Williams, 1:30 p.m.; NEWMAC Tournament semifinal at Springfield: Springfield vs. ..."
Sports,"Loren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored 7 of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night in Toronto. Chris Bosh led a balanced Toronto attack with 18 points. Six Raptors players reached double figures. Richard Hamilton ..."
Sports,"The Celtics have opened the 2004-05 season with two close losses at home. Last night, they dropped a 100-94 decision to the Indiana Pacers, which went much like the 98-95 loss to Philadelphia Wednesday night."
Sports,"The crowd went crazy. The announcer screamed through a megaphone because of problems with the public address system. With 1 minute and 35 seconds left in the game, the scoreboard read Blue Hills 8, Bristol-Plymouth 8 after an apparent B-P 2-point conversion; the game appeared headed to overtime last night."
Sports,"Just four days after he was introduced as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager, Wally Backman was fired yesterday following revelations he was arrested twice and had serious financial problems."
Sports,"When it comes to rebounding and the Celtics, the more things change, the more they stay the same. In the first two games of the season, the Celtics struggled on the glass after briefly improving their performance in that area during the preseason."
World," Apart from President Bush's reassurances of unwavering support for Palestinian statehood, there is little his administration is set to do in the short term to try to break the Middle East deadlock."
Sports," Alonzo Mourning knows he's running out of time in the NBA. He just wants to win, and he needs those victories to come quickly. Playing his second regular season game following a kidney transplant, Mourning made consecutive shots in double overtime to help the visiting New Jersey Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 111 106 on Friday night."
Sports,  Stefan LeFors returned to his home state for the final time as a collegian and led Louisville to a record setting performance.
Sports, Earnest Graham's confidence never wavered. Not after going undrafted out of the University of Florida. Not after a shoulder injury derailed his bid to earn a spot on an NFL roster last year. Not even after being released after just six days on Tampa Bay's practice squad.
World," Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has partially emerged from his coma in a French hospital, opening his eyes and communicating with his doctors, an Israeli newspaper Web site said Saturday citing Palestinian sources."
World," Efforts to free three foreign hostages threatened with death by a Taliban splinter group have reached a ""sensitive"" stage, the U.S. military said Saturday in urging the kidnappers not to harm them."
Sports,"His team down 13 points in the second half, Connecticut reserve freshman guard Antonio Kellogg stepped onto the floor with one thing on his mind -- defense."
Business,"LONDON: JP Morgan Chase and Cazenove Group, one of Britain #39;s oldest and most respected financial advisory firms, said yesterday they were launching a joint venture to combine their investment banking services for British customers."
Business,The union for United Airlines flight attendants promised Friday to fight the company over every dime of its plan to impose an additional \$725 million 
Business,"Shares of Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. surged 23 percent Friday after a real estate investor disclosed it had bought a stake in the department-store chain."
Sci/Tech,"Such unwanted pitches will continue to clog your e-mail inbox, computer and legal experts say, despite a Virginia jury #39;s decision this week that a Raleigh man who anonymously sent bulk e-mail messages committed a felony."
Sci/Tech,"Ten months after NASA #39;s twin rovers landed on Mars, scientists reported this week that both robotic vehicles are still navigating their rock-studded landscapes with all instruments operating "
Sci/Tech,One Sun innovation is how on-screen keyboard buttons can include drop-down menu items specific to a given application or function.
World," Three car bombs exploded in  Samarra and insurgents attacked three police stations in the  Iraqi city Saturday, killing at least 27 people and wounding  57, police and health officials said."
World," Israeli forces killed two Palestinian  gunmen who tried to attack a Jewish settlement bloc in the Gaza  Strip Saturday, the army and militant sources said."
Sports,"year coach Kelly Greenberg brought her Boston University squad to Philadelphia yesterday to face the team she played for in the late '80s. After 50 minutes of basketball, Greenberg had to leave the City of Brotherly Love with a loss, an 89 87 double overtime thriller against La Salle."
World, South Korean President Roh Moo hyun  called newly re elected President Bush and won his agreement  that ending the nuclear crisis involving the isolated communist  North should be a goal of his second term in office.
World,"   A federal judge approved a \$2.575 billion settlement of a class-action lawsuit by WorldCom investors who claimed they were defrauded by Citigroup, the second-largest settlement ever in a securities fraud case. When the tentative pact was announced by Citigroup in May, it was for \$2.65 billion, but the agreement presented to the judge was reduced by \$75 million. Investors accused Citigroup of hiding WorldCom's financial risks when it helped sell \$10 billion of WorldCom debt in 2001."
Sports,"Fans and coaches might have wanted to brush up on the overtime rules before the Cape Ann League's finest met to break their tie atop the standings last night. As the clock ticked down, Wilmington and Masconomet remained deadlocked as each bid to oust the other from the ranks of the unbeaten."
Sports,"Thrust into a difficult position, Thaddeus Pollard didn't blink, he took off. As a matter of fact, he may not have stopped running yet."
Sports,"A sense of history is valuable, even in a football game. Gloucester has watched Winthrop's Anthony Fucillo walk all over the Northeastern Conference this season. Through eight games, Fucillo had thrown 11 touchdown passes and scored 87 points."
Sports,"Ten turnovers later, No. 2 Everett was awarded no style points yesterday but did manage to pick up a key Greater Boston League victory, defeating No. 11 Peabody, 31-6. In a game that included nine fumbles and an interception, the Crimson Tide did a better job of capitalizing on Peabody's five turnovers than Peabody did on Everett's five ..."
Sports,"Mayor Tom Menino must be proud. His Boston Red Sox just won their first World Series in 86 years and his Hyde Park Blue Stars yesterday clinched their first Super Bowl berth in 32 years, defeating O'Bryant, 14-0. Who would have thought?"
Sports,"MISSOULA, Mont. -- In a game in which something had to give, New Hampshire's defense gave the most."
World,South Korea says the newly re-elected US president has agreed to seek early talks on N Korea's nuclear programme.
Sports, To lose is one thing. To lose 77 0 is quite another. Texas A amp;M has had a year to absorb that shocking outcome at Oklahoma against the then No. 1 Sooners.
Sports," The Tennessee Volunteers are ranked ninth in the country. They have defeated Southeastern Conference rivals Georgia and Florida. Yet they're counting on a victory over a struggling opponent for some national recognition. Of course, the opponent Saturday just happens to be Notre Dame."
World," Insurgents set off at least two car bombs and attacked a police station Saturday in the central Iraqi town of Samarra, killing at least 19 people and wounding 23, according to police and health officials."
Sports,"  Tyler Palko did his job. Now, he and No. 19 Pittsburgh will let Bowl Championship Series officials determine where the rejuvenated Panthers will celebrate New Year's Eve."
World," Indian troops have captured an important rebel stronghold in Manipur, close to the border with Myanmar, the army said on Saturday."
World," Vandals spray painted vulgar messages on the walls of the North Carolina Republican Party headquarters and left a burned effigy depicting President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, police said."
World," Insurgents detonated four car  bombs and attacked police stations in the Iraqi city of Samarra  on Saturday, killing at least 37 people and wounding 62, police  and health officials said."
Sci/Tech," After a series of delays, a Boeing Delta 2 rocket carrying a Global Positioning System satellite for the Air Force roared into space early Saturday."
Sports,"When the day began, he was the nation's leading scorer. When it was over, he was trying to regain his scoring touch. Jose Juan Barea was held to a season-low 12 points last night as Wright State subdued Northeastern, 59-53, in the Huskies' home opener."
Business,"A new research published by the Lancet suggests that Vioxx, a widely-prescribed arthritis drug withdrawn on safety grounds in September should have been taken off the market several years earlier."
Business,"United Airlines said it must cut an another \$2 billion in costs, including an end to all employee pension plans, to exit bankruptcy."
Business,"largest US provider will buy wavelength portions from NextWave Telecom, which is emerging from bankruptcy. By Ken Belson. Verizon Wireless said Friday that it would pay  $3 billion for the spectrum licenses "
Business,"The perks dropped slightly in October, but part of that can be blamed on the new 2005 models. By JOHN PORRETTO. Detroit, Mich. - Automakers were not as generous with consumer incentives in October as they were "
Business,"In one of its broadest efforts to rein in what it regards as abusive tax shelter activity among well-to-do professionals, the Internal Revenue Service is seeking to shut down a group "
Sports,Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen has denied that coach Jacques Santini #39;s sudden departure was the result of a clash of personalities.
Sports,"MUMBAI: Rahul Dravid led India with his head not with the heart. Every decision he took had a chance of back-firing. But in the end he stood vindicated as India, defending Australias victory target of 107 "
Sports,Scotland #39;s caretaker-manager Tommy Burns has revealed he was talked out of quitting by Berti Vogts. Burns was Vogts #39; assistant manager and provided advice and support for the whole of the German #39;s ill-fated 
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam has moved into the outright lead on day two of Japan #39;s Mizuno Classic after carding a six-under par 66. Sorenstam, bidding for a fourth consecutive win in the tournament, is now four strokes clear of nearest rival Chihiro Nakajima."
Sports,"Alonzo Mourning was his dominant old self in his second game since undergoing a kidney transplant 11 months ago, making back-to-back layups in the second overtime to lead the Nets to a 111-106 win over the Bulls Friday night in Chicago."
Sports,"Picking up where he left off in Australia, Bruno Junqueira turned in a strong performance when he needed it most needed to set the provisional pole time for the final race of the Champ Car World Series season - securing a front row start for the race "
World,Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remained in a coma Saturday at a French military hospital as concerns heightened over possibilities for his burial and the future of Palestinian leadership.
World,"German, French and British diplomats have so far failed in a new round of talks to persuade Iran to give up its uranium enrichment program."
World,South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun called newly re-elected President Bush and won his agreement that ending the nuclear crisis involving the isolated communist North should be a goal of his second term in office.
World,one years on the Chilean army has acknowledged the human rights violations committed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.
Business,"Hard on the heels of Mr. Bush #39;s election victory comes a Labor Department report that shows employers added 337,000 new jobs to the economy in October."
Sci/Tech,"RAWALPINDI: Venus and Jupiter crossed each other in the eastern skies on Friday morning with a distance of less than 1 degree. This closeness was an illusion, seen from the Earth, as both the planets are at great distance from each other."
Sports,"Sydney, November 6: The wicket at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was slammed as  quot;heavily doctored quot; and  quot;under-prepared quot; by the Australian media which nevertheless had little sympathy for their team #39;s defeat in the fourth and final cricket Test against India."
Sports,"Manchester United #39;s Paul Scholes said it #39;s time to end his 20-match goal drought for the club, which faces local rival City on Sunday without suspended top-scorer Ruud van Nistelrooy."
Sports,"On his final lap of the opening qualifying session for the Gran Premio Telmex-Tecate, Bruno Junqueira jumped to the top of the charts to earn an all-important bonus point for "
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Tim Duncan had 26 points and 16 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Los Angeles Lakers, 105-96."
Sci/Tech,"Women who wind up in government databases designed to track homeless people are likely to be in danger of stalking and violence, no matter how many security techniques the government uses, activists say. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,Volunteers show marked improvement in verbal skills after a research team runs a weak current through their foreheads. The researchers say it could lead to innovative therapies for patients with brain injuries. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"Three congressmen are asking the General Accounting Office to investigate irregularities with voting machines during the presidential election, but they don't anticipate a change in election outcome. By Kim Zetter."
Sci/Tech,"Ohio is the state that put President Bush over the top on Tuesday. But now it appears that an e-voting glitch gave Bush nearly 4,000 extra votes in one Ohio county. There were problems elsewhere, too."
Sci/Tech,"The mobile service tower (MST) was retracted from around the Boeing Delta 2 rocket at launch pad 17B at Cape Canaveral, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, exposing the vehicle as the countdown entered its final hours before liftoff."
Sci/Tech,"Like many of you, I spent a long time watching the election returns come in, and I saw the election eventually handed to George Bush.  I saw exit polls that did not correspond to the results in certain states.  I heard about the diebold president talking about using his machines to turn the election.  I have spent a long time over the past day checking information about the election, information from 2000, comparing data.  And after all of this, I feel I am able to post a list of some questionable data that I have seen:"
World," U.S. forces poised to assault  Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while  insurgents launched deadly attacks that killed 34 people in  Samarra, another city in Iraq's Sunni Muslim heartland."
World," Hundreds of protesters hurled Molotov  cocktails at French gendarmes in a rebel held Ivory Coast town  on Saturday, demanding the former colonial power intervene  after government planes bombed rebel positions."
World," Eleven rebels and three Indian  soldiers were killed in several attacks in disputed Kashmir on  Saturday, including a grenade assault in Srinagar during a  visit by India's home minister, officials said."
Business,United Airlines union leaders huddled Friday to decide how to respond after the company signaled its intent to impose an additional \$725 million in labor cuts and eliminate traditional pension plans.
Business," With the U.S. presidential election  finally over, stock investors won't get much of a break next  week as they face the next big obstacle    higher interest  rates."
Business, Everybody was ready to party on Wall  Street after George W. Bush's election win.
Sports, World record holder Paula Radcliffe  will race back into the spotlight at the New York Marathon  Sunday when she returns to action for the first time since her  stunning collapse at the Athens Olympic Games.
Business," The scandal at Marsh   McLennan Cos.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> may have floored Wall Street, but some executives who  had defected to a rival insurance broker said the legal storm  was long overdue."
Sci/Tech,Jakarta - A leading Indonesian scientist on Saturday challenged the widely publicised theory that fossilised bones found on the eastern island of Flores were from a previously unknown species of human.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have transplanted into infertile mice sperm stem cells grown in a laboratory, thus allowing the mice to reproduce -- an approach that one day might be used to cure infertility in men -- according to a study published in the November issue of "
Sports,"Martin Jol is likely to be named the new manager of Tottenham after Jacques Santinis shock decision to quit yesterday. The Dutch assistant coach will take charge of todays game against Charlton, and "
Sports,The wicket of Gautam Gambhir in the second innings of the fourth Test in Mumbai on Friday was Glenn McGrath #39;s 50th against India (in his 11th Test).
Sports,"A year ago, Wally Backman was considered to be a strong contender to become manager of the White Sox, having been a successful skipper in the Sox #39;s minor league system."
Sports,"Alonzo Mourning never said he doesn #39;t want to play basketball. He just doesn #39;t want to play it for the Nets. But Mourning said he would continue to play hard every time he #39;s on the floor, no matter what team he #39;s on."
Sports," Imagine the effect on Formula One if  world champion Michael Schumacher, rather than younger brother  Ralf, had signed for Toyota next season."
World,"Doctors at a French military hospital near Paris say Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains in a coma, in critical but stable condition."
World,"US warplanes and artillery continued to blast rebel targets in Fallujah Saturday, as thousands of US and Iraqi troops prepared for a major assault on the rebel-held Iraqi city."
World,"Senior African Union officials will meet on Saturday for emergency talks on the conflict that has reignited in Ivory Coast, threatening to undermine efforts to restore peace in neighbouring countries, an official said."
World,Defence officials and independent experts on Iraq yesterday accused the government of seriously underestimating the task facing the Black Watch at their base south of Baghdad.
World,SANTIAGO : The head of Chile #39;s army has for the first time acknowledged an institutional role in human rights abuses committed during the 1973-1990 dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.
Sports,"Jon Smith scored on a 7-yard run in the second overtime as William  amp; Mary rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat Delaware, 44-38, in Williamsburg, Va., and advance to the Division 1-AA semifinals for the first time in school history."
World,Thailand's prime minister says he will not be forced to talk to suspected Muslim separatist in the south.
World,"According to fellow lawmakers and an advisor, Senator Christopher J. Dodd is considering running for governor of Connecticut in 2006."
Sports,"  J.J. Arrington ran for 261 yards, Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, and No. 4 California scored on a bizarre special teams play in a 26 16 win over Southern Mississippi last night."
World," The Sudan government and Darfur rebels remained deadlocked at peace talks on Saturday, and African Union mediators were meeting both sides separately to try to end a row over security issues."
Sci/Tech," When ""Halo"" became a smash video game hit following Microsoft's launch of the Xbox console in 2001, it was a no brainer that there would be a sequel to the science fiction shoot em up."
Sports,MANCHESTER : Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said even just a 1-0 win over Manchester City would be the ideal way of marking his 18 years in charge at Old Trafford.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its stores open at least a year."
Business," With the U.S. presidential election finally over, stock investors won't get much of a break next week as they face the next big obstacle    higher interest rates."
Business," The scandal at Marsh   McLennan Cos.  may have floored Wall Street, but some executives who had defected to a rival insurance broker said the legal storm was long overdue."
World," Jacques Santini's shock resignation as Spurs coach had nothing to do with any rumoured falling out with Tottenham's sporting director Frank Arnesen, the Dane insisted."
Sports,"Despite being under the weather yesterday, junior forward Aja Parham provided the spark as the Boston College women's basketball team routed Northeastern, 90-63, at Conte Forum."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists are none the wiser about what awaits the Huygens space probe on Saturn's moon Titan when it lands, despite a close flyby by Cassini."
World," (CP)   In 1986, Ron Parkes made a pilgrimage to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington."
Sci/Tech," Tourist boat rides will resume on Monday in a Ugandan national park hit by an anthrax outbreak that has killed about 180 hippos in the last three months, officials said."
Sci/Tech," A reactor at a Russian atomic power station which was closed after a malfunction resumed work on Saturday, the station said."
World, Yasser Arafat was in a critical condition  in a French hospital on Saturday and Hamas militants in Gaza  said there was an urgent need for unity among Palestinian  leaders.
World," U.S. forces poised to assault  Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while  insurgents launched deadly attacks that killed 34 people in  Samarra, another city in Iraq's Sunni Muslim heartland."
Sports,"  Bryan Randall grabbed a set of Mardi Gras beads and waved them aloft, while his teammates exalted in the prospect of a trip to New Orleans."
World, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf on  Saturday congratulated President Hamid Karzai on his election  victory and said the neighbors needed to increase cooperation  in the war on terror.
Business, A group of state owned Chinese companies has agreed to help finance and build an iron ore and infrastructure project worth nearly  $2 billion (Australian) in the Pilbara region of western Australia.
Sci/Tech,"Following music industry measures to clamp down on illegal song piracy, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) are launching civil suits seeking damages of up to \$30,000 (23,200) per film."
Sci/Tech,"CAPE CANAVERAL-- The explosive growth of tools and toys using data from the US military #39;s array of Global Positioning System satellites is showing no signs of letting up, and the US Air Force aims to meet demand."
Sci/Tech,"WITH billions of devices going online, Sun Microsystems expects more opportunities to open up for developers and system integrators who can build new applications on top of these devices."
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s Blue Gene/L takes the top prize, proving it #39;s not the size of your computer, but the number of teraflops. In the computing drag-race, IBM #39;s new Blue Gene/L is greased lightning."
Sports,KEVIN Keegan believes that Manchester City can end 30 years of Old Trafford derby heartache if his players hold their nerve tomorrow.
Sports,Front office management - make that mismanagement - of the Arizona Diamondbacks has now provided for the franchise and its adoring public the fourth trail boss since the 2004 season began.
Sports,"Alonzo Mourning is back with the New Jersey Nets, but he would rather not stick around. The veteran center, who came out of retirement after a kidney transplant gave him a second chance on life, has asked "
Sports," The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets play the first of a home  and home set tonight, as the squad meet at the Pepsi Center."
Sports,"Before last Saturday #39;s games were even played, some had written off Oklahoma (8-0, 5-0 in the Big 12) and Texas A amp;M #39;s respective opponents and looked ahead to today #39;s clash in College Station, Texas."
Sports,"WHEN FIFA president Sepp Blatter embraced Johnny Warren and presented him with the Centennial Medal of Honour in Sydney in July, it was a touching moment."
World,"The health of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains  quot;critical quot; but not  quot;irreversible quot;, his senior aide said Saturday."
World,  The US military said 20 American soldiers have been wounded Saturday in Iraq in the insurgent stronghold city of Ramadi.
World,"Tehran hoped to reach a compromise at talks on Saturday over its nuclear program with Britain, Germany and France, which are trying to persuade it to stop enriching uranium, an Iranian negotiator said."
World,A STATEMENT attributed to the al-Qaida group of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has called for the release of kidnapped British aid worker Margaret Hassan  quot;unless she is proven to be a collaborator quot;.
World,South Korea and Japan agreed Saturday to try to restart stalled six-party talks concerning North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions. North Korea should return to the multilateral 
World,Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday congratulated President Hamid Karzai on his election victory and said the neighbors needed to increase cooperation in the war on terror.
World,Pakistan's President Musharraf offers support to Afghanistan in tracking down al-Qaeda fighters in border regions.
World," Despite Republican victories in the elections this week, much of President Bush's agenda faces considerable head winds in Congress, particularly the Senate."
Sports," Lance Armstrong is unsure if he will ride in next summer's Tour de France because he'd like to compete in other races. Armstrong, who won a record sixth straight Tour de France this year, said in Saturday's edition of L'Equipe it is ""time to move on to other things."""
Sports,AUSTRALIAN captain Ricky Ponting has asked his Indian counterpart to join him in a formal protest over the deplorable state of the Mumbai wicket after the tourists #39; Black Friday batting collapse.
Sports, Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick is out for the year after injuring his left shin in the season opener. The injury was believed to have been a serious shin bruise at first but was later diagnosed as a cracked bone.
Sports," Johhny Warren, who captained Australia in 1974 in its only World Cup soccer appearance, died from cancer Saturday at 61."
World," French forces in Ivory Coast destroyed  two Ivorian warplanes on Saturday after they hit a French  target in the rebel held town of Bouake, killing eight French  soldiers, a United Nations official said."
Sports,"Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to surpass 2,000 for his career, and the Nuggets controlled Shaquille O'Neal with double-teams to defeat the Miami Heat, 104-95, last night in Denver."
Business,United Airlines is pushing for another \$725 million in labor concessions and the elimination of employees traditional pensions as it seeks the financing to come out of bankruptcy.
Business,Description: A jury in Houston finds four former Merrill Lynch bankers and a former Enron vice president a guilty of conspiracy and fraud.
Business,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: China #39;s enormous appetite for raw materials to fuel its economic boom is continuing to have spin-offs for Australia, with a new mining deal announced between the two countries."
Sports," Fifty year old Jay Haas does not quite need a walking stick, but he is easily the oldest man in the field at the Tour Championship."
Sports,"In those eight words, spoken yesterday, Lleyton Hewitt finally addressed his inner turmoil over the split in his romance with Kim Clijsters."
World,"KABULFace-to-face talks began on Saturday between Afghan militants holding Angelito Nayan and two other UN workers hostage and representatives of the Afghan government and the United Nations, a member of the militant group told Reuters."
World,"ABIDJAN - Three days of air strikes on former rebels in northern Ivory Coast have left 11 people dead and around 100 seriously wounded, a spokesman for the ex-rebel New Forces told AFP on Saturday."
Business,The board of Gold Fields Ltd. urged shareholders Wednesday to reject a \$8.1-billion-US takeover bid by South African gold producer Harmony Gold Mining Co.
Business,ANDREW Forrest #39;s dream of becoming a third iron ore force in the Pilbara moved a step closer yesterday. The Fortescue Metals chief executive last night announced the signing of three Chinese contracts supporting 
Business,"Edison International (EIX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted a 49 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, with most of the earnings coming from completed and planned asset sales."
Sci/Tech,"China successfully launched another satellite Saturday, its 40th consecutive successful liftoff, the government-run Xinhua news agency reported."
Sci/Tech,The scientific world has just been given an amazing new insight into the complexities of human evolution. A team of Indonesian and Australian scientists has discovered fossils of a new human 
Sports,Stories about Mika Hakkinen driving for Williams next year have proven to be nothing but fairytales as the Finn has signed to race in Germany #39;s DTM Touring Car Championship.
Sports,Australia #39;s  #39;Mr Soccer #39; Johnny Warren has announced he will be visiting Tumut later this month as part of his tireless campaign to promote the world game at grass roots level.
Business,Promoting free trade does not have to be complex; it is best achieved by limiting government intervention through tariffs and subsidies.
Business,"A Delta Air Lines jet taxies to the gate at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Oct. 27 in Atlanta. On Friday, the airline released new details on the up to 6,900 jobs it plans to cut starting Jan. 1."
Business,Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist #39;s office said Friday that it has issued subpoenas to 10 insurance brokers and expects to issue more next week as part of an investigation on whether 
Sports,"Frank Arnesen, the Tottenham sporting director, has refuted suggestions that Jacques Santini #39;s surprise resignation was for anything other than the personal reasons already cited."
Business,Northwest Airlines Corp. pilots will take a 15-percent pay cut during the next two years to help the airline survive in an industry beset by high fuel prices and low-cost competition.
Business,Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it is partnering with Automatic Data Processing Inc. Small Business Services to offer integrated payroll services as part of the new Office release scheduled to make its United States debt in late 2005.
Sci/Tech,"Eidos has announced the next installment in the Hitman fanchise titled Hitman: Blood Money, it #39;ll be released in spring 2005 for Playstation 2, Xbox, and PC."
Sci/Tech,"SafeTinspector writes  quot;ComputerWorld has a story regarding the sudden departure of Chris Stone, a respected open source advocate and the man often sited as the architect behind Novell #39;s acquisistion of Ximian and SUSE as well as the recent open source "
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - Marat Safin moved into the final of the BNP Paribas Masters with a straight-set victory over Guillermo Canas on Saturday."
Sports,Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen denied reports Saturday that Jacques Santini quit as manager because of a dispute over how the club was being run.
Sports,"Undated: Like the physicists #39; search for the Higgs Bosun, the God particle, India #39;s ambition to be the world #39;s best Test side may seem an endlessly futile task."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles announced Saturday that cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive tackle Sam Rayburn each signed contract extensions that will keep both players in the fold through the 2011 season."
Sports,Bayern Munich have pleaded with Germany trainer Juergen Klinsmann to put an end to the bitter dispute between goalkeepers Oliver Kahn and Arsenal #39;s Jens Lehmann.
World,"Warplanes bombed French peacekeepers Saturday, killing eight French soldiers and wounding 23, and French forces responded by shooting down government aircraft, French "
World,"The Dutch government plans to crack down on Islamic extremists after the killing of a filmmaker critical of Islam, but politicians and intellectuals said on "
World,African Union mediators adjourned Sudan peace talks on Saturday to plan a new approach after failing to get the government and Darfur rebels to end a row over security issues.
World,"The commander of a British regiment that lost three soldiers in a suicide attack near Baghdad had expressed security concerns before his unit was redeployed to aid US forces, a newspaper reported Saturday."
Sports, The Ferrari that Michael Schumacher  drove to victory in the first five races of the 2004 Formula  One season is to auctioned off at the Italian team's Maranello  headquarters in May.
World, Yasser Arafat lay in critical condition  in a French hospital on Saturday and Hamas militants in Gaza  said there was an urgent need for unity among Palestinian  leaders.
World," Eight French soldiers were killed when  Ivory Coast government warplanes bombed French positions in the  rebel held town of Bouake on Saturday, a United Nations  official said."
World," Dutch police have made a fresh arrest  in the investigation into the murder of a filmmaker who was  critical of Islam, while two other suspects were released, the  Amsterdam prosecutor said on Saturday."
Sports,"SACRAMENTO -- In a season with very few certainties, Celtics coach Doc Rivers knew he could count on two things in the upcoming weeks."
World,French forces destroy two Ivorian planes on the ground after an air strike kills eight French peacekeepers.
World,Colombian authorities apologise for demanding a tax return from a politician held by rebels for almost three years.
World,The Metropolitan National Horse Show was a reminder of how much of what one thinks of as fashion started in the equestrian world.
Sci/Tech," A file sharing program called BitTorrent  has become a behemoth, devouring more than a third of the  Internet's bandwidth, and Hollywood's copyright cops are taking  notice."
Sports,"CLEVELAND  #151; This area is football #146;s mecca  #151; the Hall of Fame is about an hour away, in Canton  #151; yet the fans here have been deprived of good football for so long."
World, South Africa survived a late rally from Wales to get their bid for a Grand Slam off to a winning start with a thrilling 38 36 victory at the Millennium Stadium.
World," Iraqi militants have released a Sudanese man who was kidnapped last month while working as an interpreter for a U.S. contractor, Sudan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday."
Sci/Tech," A file sharing program called BitTorrent has become a behemoth, devouring more than a third of the Internet's bandwidth, and Hollywood's copyright cops are taking notice."
Business,"Critics who oppose any change in financial market structures are not helping regulators work more closely with the markets, the top US markets regulator said."
Sci/Tech,"A half built Supercomputer being built for the US Government by IBM, already has a run at the title of the Worlds Fastest even though it is only partially complete."
Sports,South Africa withstood a brave Wales fightback to beat the hosts 38-36 the Millennium Stadium on Saturday and get their grand slam bid off to a victorious start.
Sports,"  Surgery on Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle is now scheduled for Tuesday, assuming all goes well Saturday when the doctors involved are to examine the Red Sox right hander."
Business,A federal judge Friday approved Citigroup Inc. #39;s \$2.6 billion settlement with WorldCom Inc. investors who lost billions when an accounting scandal plunged the telecommunications company into bankruptcy protection.
Sci/Tech,"China successfully put its earth resource satellite, the third of ZY-2, into the orbit with a Chinese Long-March 4-B rocket that blasted off at 11:10 am Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China #39;s Shanxi Province."
Sci/Tech,The planning and operations that must occur twice each day -- between the time when  quot;yester-sol #39;s quot; data reach Earth until commands for the next sol #39;s activities are sent off to the rovers -- is becoming more efficient.
Sci/Tech,"The US Air Force launched a global positioning system satellite Saturday from Cape Canaveral, Fla. It was the 12th successful launch of the new-generation GPS IIR spacecraft."
Sports,"Aston Villa (3) 3 Portsmouth (0) 0 Aston Villa: Sorensen, De la Cruz, Mellberg, Delaney, Samuel, Solano (Hitzlsperger 85), McCann, Hendrie (Davis 78), Whittingham, Cole (Luke Moore 68), Angel."
Sports,"Celtic stretched its lead to seven points in Scotland #39;s Premier League, beating Kilmarnock 2-1 Saturday on goals by Aidan McGeady and a penalty from Alan Thompson."
Sports,South Africa coach Jake White was a relieved man after watching his side concede two last-gasp tries before hanging on for a 38-36 victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Sports,"Wolfsburg did not just lose to Nurnberg, they were embarrassed and blown out of the Frankenstadion after a Marek Mintal hat trick during a 4-0 Nurnberg win."
Sports,"When Paula Radcliffe dropped out of the Olympic marathon miles from the finish, she sobbed uncontrollably. Margaret Okayo knew the feeling."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles  announced Saturday that cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive  tackle Sam Rayburn each signed contract extensions that will  keep both players in the fold through the 2011 season.
World," Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remained in an unchanged but still critical condition on Saturday, with his closest adviser insisting that a recovery was possible."
World,African Union mediators suspended Darfur peace talks on Saturday in order to plan a new resolution after failing to make the Sudanese government and Darfur rebels end a dispute over security issues.
World,US President George Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun have agreed to accelerate efforts to end the crisis over North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons programs.
World,"Srinagar, Nov 6 (UNI) Two militants and a Border Security Force jawan were killed and four personnel injured in a fidayeen attack on the BSF camp at Sopore ealy this morning."
World,France's president orders his forces to destroy any planes breaking Ivory Coast's truce after eight French deaths.
World,"President  Bush says he will reach out to allies abroad and sceptics at home, in his first radio message since re-election. "
World,"Established Shiite parties and powerful upstarts are feuding, causing their leading cleric to try to pull them together to ensure that the Shiites clearly dominate the new government."
World,"While Democrats placed their emphasis on the state's urban centers, the Republicans racked up votes in suburban and rural areas."
Sci/Tech,Rural and deprived communities worldwide are benefiting from the increased availability of computers.
Sports," Terrell Owens isn't the only once dancing in Pennsylvania these days. The Eagles and Steelers once were so closely tied they briefly shared owners and players during World War II. The paths of these cross state rivals rarely cross nowadays, but Sunday's matchup offers up two of the NFL's best teams in what many Pennsylvanians hope is the first of two Pittsburgh Philadelphia games this season."
Sports," Gov. Ed Rendell gets anxious watching contested returns on TV. Shouting gives him the feeling he can influence the results. ""Take it all the way! C'mon! Take it!"" he yells at a monitor as J.R. Reed, the Philadelphia Eagles kickoff returner, starts strong but fades fast  #151; not unlike some political candidates Rendell has known."
Sports," A month after a hotel worker accused NBA star Kobe Bryant of rape, she allegedly told a friend that she was considering suing him in civil court and planned to use any money she won for breast implants, a koala bear and opening a recording studio."
Sports," No Diana Taurasi, no Alana Beard. Nicole Ohlde is gone and so is Nicole Powell. Lindsay Whalen and Kelly Mazzante? They've moved on, too. A class that might have been the best in women's basketball is no longer around. It's time for some new stars to emerge."
World," An upbeat President Bush set forth an aggressive agenda for the next four years, but he also must deal with the realities his predecessors faced  #151; second terms tend to be disappointments, often marred by scandals, infighting and lackluster performances."
World," Gay and lesbian advocates have been doing some soul searching since President Bush's election victory, wondering if same sex wedding marches through San Francisco and Massachusetts tipped the scales to Republicans promising to restore traditional values."
World," Twenty three people died and three others were injured Sunday in an explosion at a coal mine in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, officials said."
Business,  Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is expanding his investigation into allegations that insurance bids were rigged by examining whether unlawful practices have affected municipalities in the state.
Sci/Tech,"A new report on global warming #39;s impacts on Oregon and the rest of the Northwest may fall short of Hollywood blockbuster standards, but it demonstrates the need for a strong, cohesive national strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
Sci/Tech,"That Michael Siewert didn #39;t fit in at the recent launch party for Sony PS2 #39;s fall releases was telling. The bulky, plainly dressed video game critic from Edmonton had been squeezed to the back of the VIP area "
Sci/Tech,"Vice chairman of the office of the chief executive officer in Novell Inc, Chris Stone is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities in life."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s good to be good these days. Good Technology, that is. The private maker of a wireless email service that claims to be more agnostic than the popular BlackBerry service from "
Sports,Jacques Santini #39;s shock resignation as Tottenham Hotspur coach has left the London club once again in a state of chaos and Saturday #39;s 3-2 defeat at home to Charlton Athletic merely added to the gloom.
Sports,Chelsea have gone two points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace.
Sports, The Boston Red Sox have reportedly made a bid to lure free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez back to the World Series champions.
Sports,"COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Ticker) -- No. 22 Texas A amp;M hopes to avenge a brutal loss to Oklahoma when it hosts the second-ranked Sooners on Saturday."
Sports,"Roy Makaay ended a seven-game scoring drought Saturday with a goal and two assists, lifting Bayern Munich past Hannover 96 3-0 and moving it within a point of Bundesliga leader Wolfsburg."
World,"(IsraelNN.com) Dutch authorities are treating with extraordinary caution the gruesome murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh on an Amsterdam street on November 2. The 26-year-old suspect, caught by police along with seven alleged accomplices shortly after the "
World,"A volatile mixture of oil and weapons is preventing the United Nations from taking punitive action against Sudan for continued atrocities in the province of Darfur, according to human rights activists and African experts."
World,"BRASILIA, Nov 6 (AFP) - Brazil welcomed Russia #39;s signing of the UN #39;s Kyoto climate change treaty, an environment ministry statement said Saturday."
World,Insurgents threatening to kill three UN hostages said Saturday that talks with Afghan and United Nations officials had been postponed for another day.
World,India #39;s home minister made his first visit to insurgency-hit Indian Kashmir yesterday as 15 people died in the latest violence.
World," U.S. forces hit Iraq's rebel  stronghold of Falluja with the fiercest air and ground  bombardment in months, as insurgents struck back on Saturday  with attacks that killed up to 37 people in Samarra."
World,One person has been killed and many injured after a train collides with a vehicle on a level crossing in Berkshire.
Sci/Tech,"Before 1984,  before   The Handmaid's Tale,  before either the movie or  the book by  Stephen King, there was Sinclair Lewis' It Can't Happen Here.    Lewis' vision of an American descent into Fascism is as fresh and disturbing today  as it was when it was written in 1935.  Check out the full text  online,  and consider with me the continuing relevance of this 69 year old warning."
Sports, Chelsea went two points clear at the top  of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1 0 and  struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1 1 draw  by promoted Crystal Palace Saturday.
World,"When one of NASA's rovers drills a hole in a rock on Mars some 200 million miles away, the commands come from Lower Manhattan."
Sports," Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as No. 18 Virginia Tech won 27 24 over North Carolina, which missed a 54 yard field goal with about a minute left that would have tied the game."
Sports," Minnesota Vikings star Randy Moss will miss a game for the first time in his NFL career, sitting out Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts with a strained right hamstring."
Sports, A shipbuilder has agreed to stop using golfer Tiger Woods' name and a photograph of his yacht for financial gain.
World, France has ordered more troops to Ivory Coast to protect French citizens after nine French soldiers and a U.S. aid worker were killed in a government bombing raid and Ivory Coast troops fired on French forces.
World," A review of security at Australia's diplomatic missions around the world is under way following the bombing of its Jakarta embassy on September 9, the government said."
Sci/Tech," The designers of the first privately manned rocket to burst into space were handed a  #36;10 million check Saturday, a prize designed to encourage technology that will open the heavens to tourists."
Sci/Tech, Wildlife researchers leading a flock of young whooping cranes south for the winter are warning people to stay out of their way after an apparently curious ultralight pilot disturbed the endangered birds.
World," Sudan's blood soaked Darfur region could be headed toward disaster with warlords on the loose and the government no longer in full control of its forces, the United Nations' top Sudan official warned."
Sci/Tech, Wildlife researchers leading a flock of young whooping cranes south for the winter are warning people to stay out of their way after an apparently curious ultralight pilot disturbed the endangered birds.
Sports,"Backup quarterback Wyatt Sexton led three long scoring drives in the second half, and Gary Cismesia tied a school record with five field goals in his college debut to lead 13th-ranked Florida State past Duke 29-7 Saturday."
World,"FALLUJA, NOVEMBER 6: US forces poised to assault Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while, insurgents detonated four car bombs and attacked police stations in the Iraqi city of Samarra, killing at least 37 people and wounding 62, police "
World," Several people have died and many more are injured after a high speed train hit a car on a level crossing and derailed, Sky News reports."
Sports," EDEN PRARIE, Minnesota (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss will not play for the first time in  his NFL career on Monday night with a slight tear in his right  hamstring."
Business,"Lying in a hospital bed, gravely ill from leukemia and weakened by chemotherapy, Eric Drew began to get mail thanking him for opening credit accounts he knew nothing about."
Sci/Tech,"Marking the end of a years-long quest, the team behind the SpaceShipOne rocket plane on Saturday accepted the \$10 million Ansari X Prize for advancements in private space travel and tourism."
Sci/Tech,"Chris Stone, Novell #39;s vice chairman and a key leader of its transformation into a Linux company, resigned from the company Thursday."
Sports,"It appears that Vijay Singh will have to be content with nine wins this year. The world #39;s No. 1 player had another nondescript day at East Lake, shooting an even-par 70 that left him 11 strokes behind co-leaders "
Sports,Marat Safin has progressed to the final of the Paris Masters with a straight-sets victory over an angry Guillermo Canas of Argentina.
Sports,Aston Villa romped to a 3-0 Premier League victory over Portsmouth on Saturday as their South American connection paid dividends at Villa Park.
Sports,"Deena Kastor celebrated her Olympic bronze medal in the marathon in Athens with an ice bath, a controlled meal of proteins and carbohydrates, and sleep."
Sports,"After the Wally Backman fiasco, the Arizona Diamondbacks were fortunate to have a handy and willing backup choice in Bob Melvin. The low-key Melvin so coveted the managing job that he brushed aside any concern about being the team #39;s second choice."
Sports,SOUTH AFRICA escaped from the Millennium Stadium with their grand slam tour dream intact after being given an almighty scare by Mike Ruddocks new-look Wales.
Sports,Mike Imoh Runs for 236 Yards and Two TDs As No. 18 Virginia Tech Downs North Carolina 27-24. Virginia Tech #39;s Mike Imoh (29) drags North Carolina #39;s Tommy Richardson (8) into the end zone as Jeff King (90) celebrates 
World,"DAKAR, Senegal Nov. 6 - In a swift and alarming escalation of the war in Ivory Coast, aerial bombings by two government warplanes killed eight French peacekeepers, as well as an American citizen, on Saturday "
World,"Christian Estripeau, a Spokesman for the French hospital where PA Chairman Yasser Arafat is being treated said Saturday afternoon that there  quot;has been no change - for better or for worse - in his condition."
World,Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing of China said here on Saturday that Beijing would oppose efforts aimed at referring the issue of Iran #39;s nuclear program to the Security Council.
World,"THROUGHOUT its first term, the Bush administration held that the road to Jerusalem passed through Baghdad. Even before the 9/11 attacks, but especially after them, it shunned the very term  quot;peace "
World,KABUL: President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday pledged to fight terrorism offensively and promised full cooperation with Afghanistan during a visit to the Afghan capital.
World,SRINAGAR: One militant and a jawan were killed and three security personnel injured when terrorists made an abortive bid to storm a BSF camp at Sopore in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) Apple #39;s latest version of iTunes released last week has disabled an add-on program that allows people to transfer songs from their iPod.
Sports,"Those of you who are waiting in anticipation of who WilliamsF1 will reveal as partner to Mark Webber in 2005, can cross former champion Mika Hakkinen of your list, for the two-time world champion has been confirmed as a Mercedes driver in the 2005 DT."
World," UFTON NERVET, England (Reuters) - A British high-speed  passenger train plowed into a car at a level crossing and flew  off the rails on Saturday, killing a number of people and  injuring scores of passengers."
World,"to die issues receive a lot of attention, but less is known about those with A.L.S., or Lou Gehrig's disease, who want to live."
Sports," LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Sports Network) - David Greene became  the winningest quarterback in Division I-A history and Thomas  Brown ran for 130 yards with three touchdowns to lead  eighth-ranked Georgia to a 62-17 rout of Kentucky at  Commonwealth Stadium."
Sports, Tiger Woods posted a  five under par 65 on Saturday to join overnight leader Jay Haas  after three rounds of the PGA Tour Championship.
Sports,"Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as No. 18 Virginia Tech edged North Carolina, which missed a 54-yard field goal with about a minute left."
Sports,Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss will sit out Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts with a strained right hamstring.
World,"A Sudanese Cabinet minister slammed the latest UN report on Darfur, accusing the world body Saturday of overlooking violence committed "
Sports,"Daniel Snyder has kept his distance perhaps more than any time in the five years he has owned the Redskins, entrusting Joe Gibbs with the development of the team."
Sports,"North Carolina misses a potential game-tying 54-yard field goal with about a minute left and Virginia Tech prevails, 27-24."
Sports, Kay Jay Harris caught two scoring passes and ran for two other touchdowns to lead No. 15 West Virginia to a 42 21 victory over Temple on Saturday.
Sports," No more mulligans. When Nextel Cup leader Kurt Busch was hit by engine failure at Atlanta Motor Speedway and finished 42nd last Sunday, the mishap tightened NASCAR's new 10 race championship format. It also meant each of the 10 drivers in the title chase has had at least one finish of 30th or worse in the first seven events."
Sports," It appears that Vijay Singh will have to be content with nine wins this year. The world's No. 1 player had another nondescript day at East Lake, shooting an even par 70 that left him 11 strokes behind co leaders Tiger Woods and Jay Haas heading into Sunday's final round of the Tour Championship."
World,"Prince Turki bin Nasser, until recently the deputy head of the Saudi airforce, has been linked to the series of police raids last week in the UK over the alleged 60m slush fund run by BAE Systems."
Sci/Tech,ST. LOUIS It #39;s a big day for a big check in St. Louis where Burt Rutan #39;s Mojave Aerospace Ventures will get a 10 (m) million-dollar check as winners of the Ansari X Prize.
Sports,Amelie Mauresmo was handed a place in the Advanta Championships final after Maria Sharapova withdrew from their semi-final because of injury.
Sports,Sebastian Bourdais set a Mexican Grand Prix course record to win the pole position from teammate Bruno Junqueira on Saturday and edge closer to the Champ Car championship in the season finale.
Sports,The Old Lady was finally humbled as Lady Luck teamed up with 10-man Reggina to bring coach Fabio Capello #39;s unbeaten run to an end with the Juventus team he inherited from Marcello Lippi in the summer.
Sports, quot;I don #39;t know what to say. You have to give Ohio State a lot of credit. They #39;re a good football team. I #39;m proud of them (the players); they fought back to give us an opportunity to win but we didn #39;t get it done at the end.
Sports,"The morning after he signed his three-year, \$63 million contract extension, the morning of what would be his inauspicious first game in a Houston Rockets uniform, Tracy McGrady was unusually candid about his new team and his new start."
World,"PALESTINIAN leader Yasser Arafat, under treatment in a French hospital, is in a coma, but not brain dead. Ms Leila Shahid, the Palestinian envoy to France, strongly denied reports in French and Israeli media "
World,A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing which killed three British troops in Iraq.
World,"LONDON, Nov 6 (AFP) - Britain said a US-led assault on the city of Fallujah was needed to uproot insurgents who could derail elections in Iraq, dismissing UN warnings such an offensive would actually undermine chances for democracy."
Sports,Americans Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati both crashed out of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Friday. Sixth seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia upset Capriati 
Sports,"CURT SCHILLING, who was instrumental in helping the Boston Red Sox win the World Series for the first time in 86 years, had a better year than people realize."
Sports,"FLAGSTAFF, a town in Arizona with 50,000 inhabitants, was recently named eighth-best place to live in America. It has also, for the last month, been the retreat of Paula Radcliffe."
Sports,Quarterback Adam Fitch runs for 115 yards and scores a touchdown to lead Air Force to a 31-22 win over Army on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"After a nerve-racking stay on its Cape Canaveral launch pad with uncomfortably close brushes with two powerful hurricanes, a Boeing Delta 2 rocket finally thundered into space this morning where it successfully deployed a Global Positioning System "
Sci/Tech,"THE ADVENTURE: Whooping cranes are making their migration from Wisconsin to Florida, guided by an ultralight plane and pilots dressed to look like cranes."
Sports," quot;I #39;m very disappointed I am not able to continue my play in Philadelphia, quot; Sharapova said.  quot;I was having a really good tournament and I #39;m sure it will still be an exciting final weekend."
Sports,"For forty minutes this was the ritualistic slaughter we all expected. We all know that Scottish rugby is in the doldrums and that they have not beaten Australia since 1982, so to expect them to triumph with "
World,Mrs Flanigan and two other UN officials were snatched in the capital Kabul last week while monitoring the countrys presidential election.
World,"A group led by Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for four car bomb attacks that killed more than 30 people in the Iraqi city of Samarra yesterday, according to an Internet statement."
Sports," MADISON, Wisconsin (Sports Network) - John Stocco ran for  two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead fifth-ranked  Wisconsin to a 38-14 win over Minnesota in the Big Ten  Conference at Camp Randall Stadium."
Business,"Merck, the beleaguered US pharmaceuticals group, could be forced to pay out as much as \$18bn (9.7bn) over 10 years as a result of lawsuits linked to Vioxx, its controversial arthritis drug."
Business,"SBC Communications says it may cut about 10,000 jobs by the end of next year, which would equal, 6 of its workforce. The cuts are a result of customers switching from regular phone lines to cellular and voice-over internet services."
Sports,Tiger Woods put together his best back-to-back rounds in more than four years. The result was a share of the 54-hole lead.
Sci/Tech,"Burt Rutan, Scaled Composite #39;s team leader, waves while being introduced in St. Louis, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004. Rutan designed SpaceShipOne, the rocket plane financed by billionaire Paul Allen that won the "
Sci/Tech," Halo 2 has been Nathan Walpole #39;s life for more than two years. He helped create the video game, spending 20 hour days in the Bungie Studios office in Redmond, Wash."
Sci/Tech,"When Russian President Vladimir Putin put the finishing touches on his country #39;s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Friday, reducing greenhouse gas emissions also moved one notch higher on Japan #39;s policy agenda."
Sports,"MADISON, Wisconsin (Sports Network) - John Stocco ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead fifth-ranked Wisconsin to a 38-14 win over Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference at Camp Randall Stadium."
Sports,Football players aren #39;t into moral victories. It goes against the grain of their rough exteriors and win at all cost mentality.
Sports,"the Georgia #39;s equipment truck arrived at Commonweatlth Stadium enabling the Bulldogs to dress for the game. David Greene, who passed for 259 yards, and Thomas Brown, who rushed for a career-high 130 yards."
World,Eight French peacekeepers were killed and 23 wounded yesterday in an attack by the Ivory Coast military on a rebel region after a ceasefire collapsed in the war-torn west African nation.
World,"Crucial tests to establish whether Yasser Arafat is brain dead have not been carried out by a Paris hospital, a French newspaper reported yesterday, leading to claims that "
World,Four people were believed to have been killed and 130 injured last night when a passenger train derailed after striking a vehicle at a level crossing.
Sports, Gino Guidugli threw three of his school record five touchdown passes to Hannibal Thomas on Saturday to lead Cincinnati to a 52 24 rout of No. 21 Southern Mississippi.
World," Six people were killed and 11 were seriously hurt when a high speed train derailed after colliding with a car at a rural crossing in southern England, officials said."
World," Yasser Arafat was not in a coma but remained in intensive care Saturday after undergoing more medical tests, a senior aide to the ailing Palestinian leader said. Test results were expected within days."
Sports, Chelsea became the new Premier League leader Saturday when it beat Everton 1 0 while Arsenal was held to a 1 1 tie at Crystal Palace.
World," President Bush is striking twin themes for a second term, vowing to fight hard for his political agenda while reaching across the aisle to Democrats."
World, Loud explosions rocked Ivory Coast's  main city of Abidjan early on Sunday and heavy gunfire could be  heard.
World," Yasser Arafat is in stable condition in a  French military hospital and not in a coma, a senior aide to  the ailing Palestinian leader said early on Sunday."
World,Has a close relationship to the railroad industry dulled the Federal Railroad Administration's enforcement edge?
World,"Guerrillas have killed 17 Iraqis and wounded 13 in an attack on buses that were taking them to work at a weapons dump near the town of Tikrit north of Baghdad, the US army say."
Sports," Jason White threw five touchdown passes, including the decisive one with 6:43 left, and the second ranked Oklahoma Sooners overcame Texas A amp;M's explosive offense and special teams trickery for a 42 35 victory Saturday."
Business,THE war between two of South Africas largest gold companies is set to intensify this week as the battle moves from the stock market to the courts.
Business,"(1010 WINS) NEW YORK Subway and bus fares will not rise as high as predicted next year. The Metropolitan Transit Authority says monthly unlimited Metrocards, which currently cost 70 dollars, will jump to 76 dollars instead of the proposed 84 dollars."
Sports,Chelsea went two points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace Saturday.
Sports,"He #39;ll scan through the results of the New York City Marathon and grimace. He #39;ll search desperately for the first American finisher -- geez, where is the first American finisher?"
Sports,"While many unhappy alumni claim Tyrone Willingham is the latest coach to erode the Irish #39;s king-sized status, it #39;s also important to note that Notre Dame hasn "
Sports," California's fate was in Keith Allen's hands, and the Oregon receiver dropped the ball. Geoff McArthur caught eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and fourth ranked Cal's defense stopped Oregon near midfield with 1:39 left when Allen couldn't hold the final pass in the Golden Bears' 28 27 victory Saturday that solidified their Bowl Championship Series hopes."
Sports,"Schilling was expected to be seen by doctors on Sunday. He had originally been scheduled for an exam Friday, but a conflict pushed that date back to Saturday."
World,US FORCES poised to storm Falluja carried out the heaviest bombing of the rebel-held city in months yesterday while insurgents killed more than 30 people in diversionary attacks on other Iraqi towns.
World,"President Bush will meet next week with Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, a principal ally in Iraq, in his first meeting with a foreign leader since his re-election, the White House said on Saturday."
World, Ivory Coast warplanes killed nine  French soldiers on Saturday in a bombing raid during the  fiercest clashes with rebels for 18 months and France hit back  by destroying most of the West African country's small  airforce.
Sports,"Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge exits with a separated shoulder and Notre Dame capitalizes with an interception return for a touchdown to get by the No. 9 Volunteers, 17-13, on Saturday."
Business,"The news report, based on voluntary spontaneous event reporting to Canadian Health authorities, is misleading. The story is not supported by any clinical or epidemiological studies and has the potential to "
Sports,Chelsea went two points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Everton 1-0 and struggling champion Arsenal was held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace yesterday.
Sports,"The route of the New York City Marathon wends its way through the five boroughs of the Big Apple, from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park."
Sports,"SCOTLAND have waited 22 years for a win over the Wallabies and they will have to wait at least another two weeks after yesterdays match, a contest of sharply contrasting fortunes."
Business," Dutch unions, employers' organisations and the government reached an agreement on the government's hotly contested austerity and reform plans."
World,"A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care, adding to the confusion about his fragile health."
World,AT LEAST six people were killed and around 150 injured last night after a high-speed train packed with hundreds of passengers hit a car on a level crossing and derailed.
Business,"ST. PAUL, Minn. _ Sung Won Sohn, the high-profile chief economist of Wells Fargo  amp; Co. in Minneapolis, will be leaving after 30 years to run his own bank."
Business,"MOSCOW: Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said a surplus in a government emergency fund should be used to pay off the country #39;s foreign debt rather than boost government spending, warning that the high oil prices - and profits - which created the "
Sci/Tech,"2 quot; research satellite successfully entering orbit on the morning of November 6, Cina has continuously accomplished its 40th satellites launching tasks since Oct. 1996, marking its space technology standing firmly on top world level."
Sci/Tech,"One man and his dog, went to mow a meadow. The dog got bored, ran back home and became a journo... November is here, George Bush has safely regained the rather frightening position of most powerful man on "
Sports,"ROME : Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 2-1 at Reggina on Saturday. Marco Zamboni, who made his Serie A debut with Juventus in 1997 but was released after playing just one match "
Sports,"So Wales lost by a whisker, but in truth it was a long whisker, with the hosts playing a game of catch-up in the last 10 minutes here that was always going to be beyond them."
Sports,At half-time it looked like a rag-tag tartan army were going to suffer the ultimate humiliation - a record loss. They didn #39;t. They actually won the second half 14-3 against Australian opponents who had clearly done enough.
Sports,"KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (Sports Network) - Mike Goolsby #39;s interception return for a touchdown gave Notre Dame the lead and the Fighting Irish held on for a 17-13 win over ninth-ranked Tennessee at Neyland Stadium."
World,"Plugged into the tubes and puffing ventilators of a life-support machine far from home, his vitality draining away, this was not the end that Yasser Arafat saw for himself."
World,"At least six people have been killed and 40 injured in a train automobile collision west of London, the BBC reported late Saturday."
World,"The future, Samir believes, is grim.  #39;We are hated now, #39; the teenager said, leaning over the handlebars of his bicycle.  #39;Whatever we do will be wrong, everything we say will be wrong, everywhere we go will be wrong."
Sports, New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch will miss his sixth straight game because of a knee injury.
Sci/Tech, Lions Gate Films Intl. has inked to sell foreign distribution rights to the Marvel/Lions Gate slate of animated made for DVD features.
Business,"Style and design are not the only issues filling the days of Robert A. Lutz. Increasingly, much of his attention has also been focused on the cost side."
Sports," COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Sports Network) - Jason White threw  for 292 yards and five touchdown passes, including a 39-yarder  to Mark Bradley with 6:43 left to play for the tie-breaking  score, as second-ranked Oklahoma pulled out a thrilling 42-35  victory over No. 22 Texas A M in a key Big 12 showdown at Kyle  Field."
World," RICHMOND, Que. (CP)   A Bloc Quebecois MP's refusal to hand out the Maple Leaf has given the Conservatives and the whole country a chance to further appreciate Canada's veterans, Tory Leader Stephen Harper said Saturday."
Sports, Title holder and top seed Amelie  Mauresmo received an easy passage into the final of the Advanta  Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday when Maria Sharapova  was forced out of the event with a sore shoulder.
Sports,"Quarterback Jason White, last year's Heisman winner, passed for five touchdowns as No. 2. Oklahoma escaped from No. 22 Texas A M."
World," Yasser Arafat is in a stable condition  and not in a coma, an aide said on Sunday, while militants  pressed for decision making powers in a unified Palestinian  leadership if the president dies."
Sports,Unbeaten Barcelona continued their imperious progress in the Primera Liga when they came from a goal down to beat Deportivo Coruna 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
World,"speed passenger train ploughed into a car at a level crossing and derailed here on Saturday, killing six people and injuring dozens, 11 of them seriously."
Sci/Tech," When Alan and Linda Townsend were unhappy with the sprayed on siding applied to their house, the frustrated couple launched a Web site to complain and to give other unsatisfied customers a forum. Visitor postings to the Web site said the product, Spray on Siding, cracked, bubbled and buckled. For their efforts, the Townsends got slapped with a lawsuit by the product's maker. The federal case may help shape the boundaries of online speech."
Sci/Tech," Advance copies of the aliens versus space marines video game ""Halo 2"" have already fetched as much as  #36;265 on Internet auction site eBay, days before the official launch."
World, Buddhists in southern Thailand say they are living in fear of attack by militants out of revenge for the violent deaths of 87 Muslims at the hands of Thai security forces.
World," President Bush's conservative coattails, geography and campaigns crafted to take advantage of both helped Republicans to a four seat gain in Senate elections this year."
World," Days after her party lost congressional seats and the White House race, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi struck a conciliatory tone, saying House Democrats ""stand ready to work with"" President Bush in his second term."
World," Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo  said on Saturday he wanted new judges to try Shining Path  leader Abimael Guzman after the ""shameful spectacle"" he staged  at the start of his terrorism retrial, punching the air with  his fist and chanting rebel slogans."
World,"\Angry mobs in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, marched on the airport, hours after it came under French control."
World,A controversial referendum on legislation that would give Albanians greater autonomy gets under way in Macedonia.
World,"More than 60 were wounded in a rash of suicide bombings and attacks, as U.S. forces prepared for a possible assault on Fallujah."
World,French troops clashed with soldiers and angry mobs Saturday after government warplanes killed at least nine French peacekeepers and an American civilian in an airstrike.
World," TEHRAN, Nov. 6 -- Two days of talks in Paris between Iranian and European delegations about Iran's nuclear program ended late Saturday without a formal agreement, but diplomats said progress had been made."
World,"Some changes will depend on whether key players in Bush's first-term team are replaced, but the direction would still be set by Bush and Vice President Cheney, a highly influential figure on foreign policy."
Business,"SEATTLE, Nov. 6 -- A technician at a cancer center was sentenced to 16 months in prison for stealing the identity of a gravely ill patient, who spent months trying to clear his name while the disease ravaged his body."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. #39;s Vioxx painkiller showed heart risk in studies four years before the drug was recalled, and it should have been pulled from the market then, according to a study published in the medical journal Lancet."
Business,South African mining giant Gold Fields on Friday said it has filed a complaint in a New York court against rival Harmony to try and stop it from continuing with a hostile takeover to create the world #39;s largest gold producer.
Business,"TESSA JOWELL should visit Atlantic City, New Jersey, the former equivalent of Blackpool, if she thinks casinos will regenerate run down resorts and provide jobs for the locals (News, last week)."
Business,"China on Friday protested against US actions to impose quotas on textiles, saying the move violated World Trade Organization principles and would harm bilateral trade."
World,"President Bush has turned his attention to domestic policy, seeking to leave historic stamps on the graduated tax code, the health care system and Social Security, all hallmarks of Democratic rule."
World," It's a single glass case in an 18,200-square-foot exhibition, but it's likely to draw more flak than its size would suggest."
Sports,"After 120 minutes of back and forth play ends in a 3-3 tie, goalkeeper Nick Rimando stops a New England penalty kick to seal the victory and propel United into the MLS Cup."
World,Disappearance of shoulder-fired missiles has prompted intelligence analysts to increase sharply their estimate of the number of such weapons that may be at large.
Sci/Tech,"First Apple put some color on the iPod, when it offered the iPod mini in a palette of pastel hues, and now it has put some color inside it, in the form of the new iPod Photo."
Sports,Adrian Mutu has issued an apology to fans at his former club Chelsea for testing positive for cocaine last month. The Romanian striker was sacked by Chelsea and handed a seven month ban by the English Football Association for failing the drug test.
Sports,"Tottenham caretaker coach Martin Jol has confirmed he #39;s interested in taking over the reigns from Jacques Santini.  quot;It #39;s a terrific job, everyone would want a job like that, quot; he said."
Sports,"Kostya Tszyu #39;s return after 22 months out of the ring with various injuries was short, sweet and sensational. Tszyu retained the junior welterweight world title "
Sports,"Reigning Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has hinted that he may not contest the cycling race in 2005. The six-time Tour winner has not raced since his victory in Paris earlier in the year, choosing not to compete at the Athens Olympics."
Sports,"COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- They #39;d roared and swayed nearly non-stop for four hours, but as Ty Branyon #39;s final Hail Mary heave sailed toward the end zone, the 81,125 spectators at Kyle Field couldn #39;t have been more quiet."
Sports,"The evolution of John Stocco is far from complete, but in his ninth career start he proved he was capable of putting together one of the most well-rounded games by a quarterback in University of Wisconsin history."
World,"FRANCE was on the brink of war with one of its former African colonies last night after planes belonging to the Ivory Coast government bombed peacekeepers in the rebel-held north, killing nine French troops and an American citizen and wounding 23 French "
World, European Union leaders achieved a facade of unity for long enough at summit talks last week to claim that Iraq was no longer cause for the unparalleled acrimony of recent times.
World,"SEOUL, Nov 6 -- South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun telephoned President Bush to propose that solving the nuclear crisis involving North Korea be a priority for Bush #39;s second term in office."
World,"JERUSALEM : Two Palestinians were killed near the Israeli settlement of Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip in a clash with Israeli troops, an Israeli military spokesman said."
Sports,"The Terps have lost games this season because of offensive futility, turnovers or a late-game controversial call, but never in a passionless fashion, as Ralph Friedgen categorized Saturday's game."
Sports,"DeShawn Baker runs for 151 yards on 26 carries as South Carolina State beats Howard, 23-16."
World,"<p></p><p> By Francois Thomazeau</p><p> PARIS (Reuters) - Marat Safin eased into his fourth ParisMasters final by beating Argentine Guillermo Canas 6-3, 7-6 onSaturday.</p>"
Sports,Aggadan barrels through the pack on the homestretch to seize the Challedo Stakes at Pimilico on Saturday.
Sports,"Quarterback Bret Meyer collects a career-best 345 yards and three touchdowns to lead Iowa State past Nebraska, 34-27, and into a tie for first place in the Big 12 North."
Sports,"IBF junior welterweight champ Kostya Tszyu defends his title by pummeling Sharba Mitchell, knocking him down four times and scoring a third-round TKO on Saturday."
Sports," Dwyane Wade continued his hot  start to the 2004 05 campaign with a career high 37 points, as  the Miami Heat improved to 3 0 on the young season with a  118 106 win over the Washington Wizards."
Business," Britain's BT Group Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BT.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BT.L</A> is hoping  to make a dramatic return to the United States with a  $1  billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet  Services Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IN.N</A>, the Sunday Times newspaper reported."
Sports," Gerald Wallace slid face first off the court after a hard foul, popped back up and looked at the scoreboard. He wasn't seeing things  #151; the Charlotte Bobcats really were on their way to the first win in franchise history."
Sports," Dwyane Wade had career highs with 37 points and 12 assists to again overshadow Shaquille O'Neal, and the Miami Heat improved to 3 0 for the second time in franchise history Saturday night with a 118 106 victory over the Washington Wizards."
Sports," Dwyane Wade continued his hot start to the 2004 05 campaign with a career high 37 points, as the Miami Heat improved to 3 0 on the young season with a 118 106 win over the Washington Wizards."
Sports,"This area is footballs mecca -he Hall of Fame is about an hour away, in Canton  - the fans here have been deprived of good football for so long."
Sports," Nick Rimando stopped Clint Dempsey's shootout kick, and D.C. United rode Brian Carroll's successful boot moments earlier to a 4 3 victory Saturday over the New England Revolution and advanced to the MLS Cup."
Sports,"Layoff? What Layoff? Kostya Tszyu returned to the ring for the first time since January 2003 and didn #39;t miss a beat, stopping Sharmba Mitchell in three rounds Saturday to retain his IBF world "
World,"6 November 2004 -- An Iranian negotiator says some problems remain at talks with Britain, France, and Germany on resolving a dispute over Iran #39;s nuclear program but that he still hopes an understanding can be reached."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Nov 07 (PID) - During his stay in the Afghan Capital Kabul, the President would felicitate President Hamid Karzai on his election as President of Afghanistan."
Sports,"Austin, TX (Sports Network) - Cedric Benson rushed for 140 yards and five touchdowns, as the sixth-ranked Texas Longhorns rallied from a 28-point deficit to erupt for a 56-35 victory over 19th-ranked Oklahoma State."
Business,The molecular structure of Vioxx. The drug approval process for drugs like Vioxx in Canada is largely controlled by the pharmaceutical companies that develop them.
World,Light welterweight king Kostya Tszyu crushes Sharmba Mitchell in Phoenix to end a 22-month exile from the ring.
Sports,"The masses descended again on Madison Square Garden last night, 19,763 strong, all brimming with expectation. There was a new Knicks era to cheer, or so they had heard."
World,France says the European Union and Iran have made  quot;considerable progress quot; towards reaching a preliminary agreement on Tehran #39;s nuclear program at talks in Paris.
Sports,"Boston smacked its hosts around and pinned a defeat on the Knicks, who absorbed their most lopsided home-opening loss."
Sports, Dirk Nowitzki hit a nifty basket that turned into a three point play in Dallas' game turning surge and finished with 22 points in the Mavericks' 112 88 victory Saturday night over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sports,"Paul Pierce scores 28 points, and the Celtics win for the first time this season in the Knicks' home opener."
Sports,Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has quietly risen to the elite level of future superstars that includes fellow 2003 draft classmates LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.
Business," Britain's BT Group Plc  is hoping to make a dramatic return to the United States with a  #36;1 billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet Services Corp. , the Sunday Times newspaper reported."
World," A man accused by the United States of being a member of the Taliban and fighting against American forces appeared before a military review panel at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an official said Saturday."
Sports, Andrew Walter threw four yards to Matt Miller  #151; his fourth touchdown pass of the night  #151; with nine seconds to play Saturday to give No. 23 Arizona State a wild 34 31 victory over Stanford.
Business,Students in Ontario will have to keep their nose in their books until they #39;re at least 18 years old. The province is set to propose new legislation next year that would make students stay in school until they #39;re 18-years-old.
Business,"HAVANA, November 6 (Itar-Tass) - Cuba is developing trade with US companies despite the continued blockade that the Americans imposed on it 40 years ago."
Sci/Tech, quot;There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. quot;.
Sports,Aston Villa manager David O #39;Leary is close to agreeing and finally putting pen to paper on a new deal with the Birmingham club.
Sports," quot;Entertaining was not the word I was thinking of, quot; Franchione said.  quot;Draining is a little bit more like it. It #39;s been three weeks of different kinds of emotions."
Sports,KOSTYA TSZYU looked anything but rusty today as he dismantled Sharmba Mitchell in less than three rounds to retain his International Boxing Federation super lightweight title.
Sports,Paula Radcliffe has never faced the kind of pressure she will encounter when she runs in the New York City Marathon here today. Just 10 weeks after failing so dramatically to complete the Olympic marathon 
World,Home Minister Shivraj Patil who is on a three-day visit to J amp;K will visit Jammu and Rajouri today. Patil will also visit Poonch where an Army jawan and two militants were killed this morning in an encounter.
World, The United Nations and France demanded  on Sunday that President Laurent Gbagbo end fighting in Ivory  Coast after his forces killed nine French peacekeepers in a  bombing raid on a rebel held town.
Sports,"  Marat Safin hit 10 aces and beat Lleyton Hewitt 6 4, 7 6 (2) Friday in a showdown between US Open champions to reach the Paris Masters semifinals."
Sports,"Serie A leaders Juventus suffered their first loss of the season with a shock 2-1 defeat at lowly Reggina on Saturday. The result gives second-placed AC Milan, who host AS Roma on "
Sports,"BARCELONA/ALBACETE, Nov 6 (SW) - Barcelona defeated Deportivo la Corua to maintain their lead in La Liga, while Albacete and Real Betis held each other to a draw."
Sports,The No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners would like the poll voters out there to understand just how difficult a task they accomplished Saturday.
World,More than 30 people were killed and more than 60 wounded in a rash of suicide car bombs and mortar and rocket attacks in the Sunni Triangle on Saturday as US Marines 
Sci/Tech," The designers of the first private manned rocket to burst into space were handed a  $10 million check yesterday, a prize to encourage technology that will open the heavens to tourists."
Sports," Russian sixth seed Marat Safin overcame an injury scare to beat Argentina #39;s 13th seed Guillermo Canas 6 2, 7 6 (7/5) to move just one match away from winning his third Paris Masters title."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. Mika Hakkinen will make his return to racing in 2005 with Mercedes in the German Touring Car (DTM) series, it was confirmed on November 6th."
Sports,"BOSTON Nov 6, 2004 - An examination of Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle was postponed again Saturday. Schilling was expected to be seen by doctors on Sunday."
Sports,"Takoma Park 140-pounder Sharmba Mitchell has won eight consecutive fights, including three in the last eight months, and says he #39;s never felt better."
World, South Korean leaders marked President Bushs re election by sending congratulatory messages Thursday and expressing their hope of furthering the progress in bilateral relations in the past two years.
World,"For a country that since World War II has eschewed any impression as an aggressor, the decision to take a leading role in a high-profile military exercise marked a rare display of force."
World,"  Philip Ehrmann, whose Gartmore China Opportunities Fund rose 14.7 percent during the past three months, is boosting his investment in Chinese retailers such as Wumart Stores Inc., anticipating that China's will remain the world's fastest-growing economy in 2005."
Business,Mart said Saturday that higher shopper traffic in the past week raised its comparable store sales above the previous year. Free!
Business,"William Donaldson, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said Friday that the securities industry has improved its corporate governance standards in the past year but "
World,At least 22 officers have been killed in attacks on police targets in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar.
Sci/Tech,"High winds in central Indiana today kept a flock of 14-young whooping cranes from continuing their journey south to Florida. The birds and their human guides in ultralight planes are in Boone County, having "
Sci/Tech,"For several months now, South Floridian early birds have been treated to a lovely sight above the eastern morning horizon before sunrise."
Sci/Tech,"THIS is what happens when you try to do something high-tech on the cheap. to land on Mars, failed because the country #39;s government wanted a mission to the Red Planet  #39;on the cheap #39;."
Sports,"After four straight birdies on his way to a 5-under 65 at East Lake, the former No. 1 player in the world was introduced Saturday as one of the 54-hole leaders in the Tour Championship."
Sports,"Top seed and defending champion Amelie Mauresmo reached the final of the 585,000-dollar WTA indoor tournament here Saturday without lifting a racquet when Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova withdrew."
Sports,"Its one of the oldest techniques in the book. When an issue arises, and youd rather not talk about it, give the media something else to discuss."
World,Eritrean minister denies report that 20 people were killed in an overcrowded prison after a crack down on draft dodgers.
Sports,The cheers swept over Camp Randall Stadium with 8:13 remaining in the second quarter of Saturday #39;s game -- and the applause had absolutely nothing to do with Wisconsin #39;s growing lead over Minnesota.
World,"With a US-led offensive on Falluja apparently imminent, rebels hit back with attacks in Samarra, Baghdad and Ramadi, another rebel-held city."
World,"AT LEAST one person was killed and as many as 150 were injured last night, 30 seriously, when a high-speed train travelling from London to the West Country was derailed after colliding with a car at an unmanned level crossing."
World,"As if on cue, US President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair this week both repeated their determination to push ahead with efforts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict."
World,"Unidentified gunmen shot dead two elderly Buddhist men in Thailand #39;s largely Muslim south hours before a trip to the troubled region by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Sunday, police said."
Sci/Tech,"\\Reuters reports:\\""OTTAWA (Reuters) - The number of U.S. citizens visiting Canada's main\immigration Web site has shot up six-fold as Americans flirt with the idea of\abandoning their homeland after President George W. Bush's election win this\week.""\\""""When we looked at the first day after the election, November 3, our Web site\hit a new high, almost double the previous record high,"" immigration ministry\spokeswoman Maria Iadinardi said on Friday.""\\""On an average day some 20,000 people in the United States log onto the Web site,\www.cic.gc.ca -- a figure which rocketed to 115,016 on Wednesday. The number of\U.S. visits settled down to 65,803 on Thursday, still well above the norm.""\\The pr ...\\"
Business,"ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- In seven Atlantic City casinos Thursday, the drinks will be poured and the beds made by union workers, ending a monthlong strike."
Sci/Tech,"Rarely does a video game excel in every way - story, graphics, sound, accessibility and replayability.  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; is such a rarity."
Business,"As retailers collect more personal information into databases, computers are handed increasing power to make decisions about consumers' lives."
Sports,"Mayor Anthony Williams, pushing for baseball on the Anacostia, has canceled a meeting Monday with the D.C. Council he must sway."
Sports,"Cedric Benson scores five touchdowns on Saturday night, highlighting a 49-point rally that sends No. 6 Texas to a stunning 56-35 win over No. 19 Oklahoma State."
World, Militants holding three U.N. workers  hostage in Afghanistan said they expected to hold talks via  intermediaries with U.N. and government negotiators on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"Update to Apple's music player lets you carry around your computer's entire photo library as well as your music collection. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"TrafficLand Inc. recently released what it calls AirVideo, an add-on to the \$59-a-year traffic-monitoring service it sells. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Great digital cameras are in danger of becoming commodity items. After testing five high-end devices, it was hard to recommend just one -- they could all do the job fine.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World, Militants holding three U.N. workers hostage in Afghanistan said they expected to hold talks via intermediaries with U.N. and government negotiators on Sunday.
World, The ball burst on impact when midfielder Walter Baseggio scored Anderlecht's equaliser in their 2 1 home win over La Louviere in the Belgian first division.
Sports,"Grace Park, coming off her win last week on home soil, was battling for another big finish at the Mizuno Classic in Japan, but basically lost touch with run-away leader Annika Sorenstam of "
World,"After suffering its biggest casualties since its peacekeeping operation began in Ivory Coast two years ago, France is stepping up pressure on Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo to cease all military action."
World,"The kidnappers had threatened to kill Filipino Angelito Nayan, Annetta Flanigan from Northern Ireland and Kosovan woman Shqipe Hebibi unless their demands were met by Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"I look at Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas about the same way I might view gorgeous graffiti painted on my front door. No matter how artistic this game might be, I do not welcome it."
Sci/Tech,"Sometimes you #39;ve just gotta drop your guard and own up to yourself that you #39;re a geek. So, after pretending for about 24 hours to be above the fray surrounding the official release of Grand Theft Auto: San "
Sports,"Because this is the NBA, and not Broadway, the Knicks will get to play 80 more games this season instead of having their show close after one night."
World,"Insurgents launched deadly attacks Sunday against police stations in western Anbar province for the second day in a row, killing at least 22 people, police and hospital officials said."
World," A leading Kashmiri separatist Sunday welcomed comments by Indias home minister that New Delhi would allow separatists to visit Pakistan, saying it would push the peace process forward."
Business,In the deal announced Friday Verizon Wireless is buying the remaining cellular capacity from NextWave Telecom for \$3 billion in cash.
Sci/Tech,"Sometimes bigger isn #39;t better. Sometimes bigger is just, well, bigger. The only difference between a 14-ounce New York steak and a 21-ounce New York steak is an extra seven ounces of dead cow flesh that just sits there and congeals in your gut."
Sci/Tech,And the winners in this generation #39;s latest space race accepted a \$10 million prize while promising a ticket to the heavens. All the key players involved with the Ansari X Prize landed at the St.
Sci/Tech,"The Herald-Dispatch. The world is in danger. In just two days, an alien race called The Covenant will attempt to gain control of the most powerful weapon known to man: Halo."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, this week took legal action against two European manufacturers for allegedly infringing on technology patents and registered designs."
Sports,  One guy hasn #39;t won in 12 months and the other hasn #39;t won in nearly 12 years. It #39;s tough to decide which stat is the more improbable.
Sports,"Truly magical moments in college football history come only every so often, and Oregon State didn #39;t experience one Saturday night at Reser Stadium."
Sports," For much of the night, Shaquille O #39;Neal was right where the Washington Wizards wanted him. Saddled with foul trouble, the center was cramming his 7 foot 3 inch body onto a way too small folding chair on the Miami Heat #39;s bench."
Sports,"Armstrong might not compete in 2005 Tour de France: In his strongest comments yet on next year #39;s Tour de France, Lance Armstrong said he is unsure if he will ride in the sport #39;s showcase event because he would like to compete in other races."
Sports,"Almost three years have passed, but a St. Louis victory over New England today may help heal some of the lingering wounds from the Patriots #39; 20-17 victory over the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI."
Sports,"Kostya Tszyu was soft-spoken before his rematch with Sharmba Mitchell and the same way after.  quot;I don #39;t like to talk, quot; the IBF junior welterweight champion said after demolishing Mitchell "
Sports,"The 35th running of today #39;s New York City Marathon will test Meb Keflezighi, Paula Radcliffe, Deena Kastor and several other 2004 Olympians."
World,hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura on Saturday shared the common view that the six nation talks on resolving North Korea #39;s nuclear row should move forward 
World,Business risk is something that anyone involved in commerce has to assess on a daily basis. But last week saw several major shifts in geo-politics that will impact on the outlook for Middle East business in the years to come.
World,Former Labour deputy leader Lord Hattersley today criticised the Prime Minister for his unstinting support of US President George Bush.
World,"Indian police have rounded up 60 suspected rebel sympathisers in the capital of the troubled state of Manipur, as authorities broaden a major sweep against insurgent groups, officials said on Sunday."
World,"India News: New Delhi, Nov 7 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today welcomed the European Union #39;s proposal for strategic partnership with India to be finalised at the summit in the Hague tomorrow."
World," The European Union's three big powers  and Iran have reached a preliminary deal over Tehran's disputed  nuclear program which could be finalized in the next few days,  a senior Iranian security official said Sunday."
World, France readied a U.N. resolution  that seeks an arms embargo on the Ivory Coast after nine French  soldiers and an American civilian were killed in a government  bombing raid.
Sports,"As a walk-on player with the 2001-02 University of West Virginia basketball team, Aubrey Guastalli wore uniform No. 13."
Sports,"Newfields, N.H., is an unlikely place for a basketball clinic by a former professional player, but that is exactly what is going to take place Saturday when former NBA forward Dwight Davis conducts the first Newfields Youth Basketball Clinic at Newfields Elementary School."
Sports,"The average playing career of an offensive lineman in the National Football League is 3.7 years. At 16 games a season, that means the average player will strap on his pads for a mere 59 professional contests."
Business,Drug companies rushing to fill the vacuum left by Merck  amp; Co.'s withdrawal of its best-selling arthritis drug Vioxx are flooding the airwaves with competing advertising claims that are bewildering many patients.
Business,"Rebates are getting easier. Instead of making it as difficult as possible for a consumer to claim a rebate, some retailers are simplifying the process, figuring fewer hassles along the way will build customer loyalty and raise sales."
Business,"When a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts member suffers a stroke, the giant insurer pays the hospital \$7,000 on average to cover the care. Medicaid pays an average of \$5,441.27."
Business,"Kawika Uechi of Cambridge hacks computers, literally. His favorite tool is an electric rotary handsaw made by Dremel, with a blade that slices neatly through the thin metal of a computer case. But when he was a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Uechi also used the school's water-jet cutter, a supersonic water pistol that can rip through hardened ..."
Business,"As Democrats licked their wounds after President Bush's reelection last week, some turned their thoughts back to Howard Dean, the Democratic firebrand who energized the party with his strident opposition to the war in Iraq and with his Internet-based fund-raising operation."
Business,"Michael Kors was 12 when he designed his first handbag, a fringed suede shoulder bag with whipstitching that he ended up selling to a neighbor."
Business,"Q: Through downsizing, attrition, and layoffs, I'm the only English-speaking person left on my team. My two remaining co-workers are naturalized citizens. They both have a wealth of experience and seem to do a terrific job. The problem is, they now constantly speak in their native tongue. When they do address me, it's in broken English, resulting in frequent misunderstandings ..."
Business,"Maybe it comes of too much exposure to the forensic specialists who slice, sniff, and sort through  quot;CSI quot; and its serial television variations. But it is apparent that, when building a case, even in a book, a whole body is more informative than a skeleton, and a whole skeleton beats a partial one."
Business,"Internet TV is a mirage, seeming so close yet turning out to be far away or downright unreal when you try to watch it. At least that's my take on the many past plans for zapping motion pictures over the Internet."
Business,  Why is the subject of giving such a difficult thing to discuss? Some folks would rather ask someone for a kidney than for a donation to a charitable cause.
Business,Resisting the temptations of the mutual-fund performance chase isn't as easy as it may look.
World,"  The strict line on Catholic dogma by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has earned the chief Vatican guardian of orthodoxy a host of nicknames: the Enforcer, the Fundamentalist, and Panzerkardinal, a German neologism that compares the Bavarian born prelate to a battle tank."
Business,"The liberal coterie is profiting by writing about the most successful company in this country's history ( quot;How women pay for Wal-Mart's success, quot; Oct. 31)."
World,"TBILISI, Georgia -- The old white Zhiguli fairly flew down the highway, skimming precariously over the potholes as Garri Nersesov clutched the wheel and declared victory in the war on corruption."
World,"  The White House's director of postwar policy for Iraq, who was instrumental in helping to set up an interim government to lead that country until elections can be held, is stepping down."
World,"  As the home minister visited the Indian portion of Kashmir, suspected Islamic militants exploded a bomb and fought gun battles with government forces yesterday, killing at least 13 militants and soldiers."
Sports," Alex Smith threw for 291 yards and four touchdowns, Morgan Scalley returned a fumble 88 yards for a score and No. 7 Utah beat Colorado State 63 31 on Saturday night for its first 9 0 start in school history."
Sports,"If the Steelers (6-1) beat the visiting Eagles (7-0), they #39;ll be the first team to defeat unbeaten foes in consecutive games this deep into a season."
World," The European Union's three big powers and Iran have reached a preliminary deal over Tehran's disputed nuclear program which could be finalized in the next few days, a senior Iranian security official said Sunday."
World, Prominent Saudi religious scholars urged Iraqis to support militants waging holy war against the U.S. led coalition forces as American troops prepared Saturday for a major assault on the insurgent hotbed of Fallujah.
World," President George W. Bush's election victory has won him the right to give the US Supreme Court, which plays a key social role, a much stronger conservative leaning."
Sci/Tech,"Since it is the only moon in the entire solar system with its own atmosphere, Titan, which is perpetually shrouded by cloud layers, is the object of a good deal of curiosity on the part of NASA scientists."
Sports,Chelsea is the new Premier League leader in England. The Blues took a hard-fought 1-0 victory yesterday over Everton on Arjen Robben #39;s 72nd-minute goal.
Sports,"(November 7, 2004). I know, I know, I am eating my words when I said the time off would dampen Kostya Tszyus fighting skills and Sharmba Mitchell would dispose of the  #39;Thunder from "
Sports,"CLEMSON 24, MIAMI 17: A week after a loss to North Carolina, the  #39;Canes let the Tigers rally from 14 points down. By Associated Press."
World,hyun and US President George W. Bush vowed to press ahead with multilateral efforts to coax North Korea to give up its nuclear ambitions.
World,"Two Buddhist men have been shot dead by unidentified assailants in Thailand #39; s south, hours before a trip by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to the region, police said."
Business,"Penn National Gaming Inc., parent of the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, has struck a \$1.4 billion deal to buy the parent of Joliet #39;s Empress Casino, a deal that could make it the nation #39;s third-largest casino operator, Chicago Sun Times reported."
Business,"  The union representing about 17,500 grocery workers in Colorado halted a contract vote late Friday out of concern that some bargaining units might approve the pact, according to a published report."
Sports,"After ending New England #39;s 21-game winning streak last week, the Steelers have a shot at beating the league #39;s last undefeated team this season."
Sports," Aaron Rodgers believes in his coach. He believes in his coach #39;s word. His coach #39;s commitment. So a couple of years ago, when California football coach Jeff Tedford was recruiting Rodgers "
Sports,"Lowly Reggina handed Italian league leader Juventus its first loss of the season Saturday, beating the Turin powerhouse 2-1 in the 10th round."
World," There are more conflicting reports today about the health of Palestinian leader Yassar Arafat. The Palestinian Foreign Minister says Arafat is not getting better, but his spokeswoman says his condition is not deteriorating."
World,"A senior leader of Sri Lanka #39;s rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said it is ready to resume peace talks with the government if its self-rule proposal gets a positive response, a local newspaper reported Sunday."
Sci/Tech,What keeps these scientists up at night is the idea that global politics may prevent them from knowing until it's too late that a flu pandemic is brewing.
Business,A Wall Street analysis suggests the Vioxx recall may cost the pharmaceutical firm Merck as much as \$18 billion over the next decade.
Business,"Now that President Bush has been re-elected and the Republicans have increased their majorities in both houses of Congress, what does it mean to American investors?"
Business,"Citing need for fairness to other nonprofits, bell ringers will be banned from stores this year. By David Kaplan. Target #39;s branding campaign is the darling of the advertising world."
Sci/Tech,"Video game buffs unite: The XBox game  quot;Halo 2, quot; a sequel to Microsoft #39;s best-selling game ever, will be released in a show of local fanfare just after midnight Tuesday morning."
Sci/Tech,"A classic tweaking tool that began life as the freeware 98 Lite gets updated to work with XP SP2. In tests, it helped slim down a Windows XP installation by more than 50."
Sci/Tech,"Great digital cameras are in danger of becoming commodity items. We just tested five high-end digital cameras, each with at least a 3X optical zoom, 5 megapixels or more of resolution and a "
Sports," Thirty seven years ago, a top ranked USC team came to this Pacific 10 Conference outpost and could not overcome a muddy field in a stunning loss to Oregon State."
Sports,The final frontier has been conquered and Australia return home wondering about the location of their next great challenge. The only serious blemish came in the final Test when their susceptibility to fourth-innings chases was again exposed.
Sports,"  They came down from the hills Saturday, down from the hot springs and natural bridges of Virginia, deep into the heart of ACC darkness."
Sports,"A week removed from its most dominant performance of the season, the UCLA football team regressed to old habits, a lapse that might have cost it a chance at bowl eligibility and a winning season."
World," French troops killed more than 30 Ivory Coast nationals and wounded at least 100 others in the ongoing crisis in the west African country, Ivorian parliament speaker Mamadou Coulibaly said on French public radio France Inter on Sunday."
World," Iranian and European Union officials have reached a  quot;preliminary agreement quot; on resolving concerns over the Islamic republic #39;s nuclear programme following two days of negotiations in Paris, a top Iranian official said on Sunday."
World,"Japan #39;s armed forces must contribute to global peace to secure safety at home, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Sunday amid signs his government will extend an unpopular military deployment in Iraq."
World,"Norway, which brokered a cease-fire that halted Sri Lanka #39;s two-decade civil war, isn #39;t confident peace talks will resume between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam."
Business,"THIS past week will go down as one of the most shocking in the annals of modern American history - a once-in-a generation election, when the most powerful and prescient prognosticator known to man, got it all wrong."
Business,"PARIS : Eurozone indicators to be released in the coming week should confirm that the pace of economic growth slowed in the third quarter, economists say."
Business,"com. Banks that issue Visa and MasterCard credit cards can now also offer customers American Express and Discover cards. OK, so the Earth didn #39;t move."
Sci/Tech,One of the top 10 spammers in the US has been sentenced to nine years in prison for illegal spam activities under Virginia #39;s anti-spam law.
Sci/Tech,"Science instructor Roxanne Hunker #39;s methods are a bit unorthodox: She shuns science textbooks and seldom assigns homework. Yet year after year, her hands-on instruction has groomed a multitude "
Sci/Tech,"If a picture is worth a thousand words, can a camera cell phone lower your monthly talk-time bills? Probably not, but that hasn #39;t impeded the phenomenal international success of the  quot;cellcam."
Sports,Tiger Woods has been saying that hes close to firing on all cylinders. Perhaps this time he really is. Woods looked like his old confident self on Saturday as he carded a five-under-par 65 to tie 
Sports,  The black eye that goalkeeper Matt Reis was sporting as he stared down the next DC United penalty kick taker told the story.
World,"BHUBANESHWAR, India Nov 7, 2004 - India on Sunday tested a nuclear-capable ship-launched missile off its eastern coast, an official said."
World,Kashmiri separatists gave a cautious welcome on Sunday to India #39;s offer to allow them to visit Pakistan and said it could help to restart a stalled dialogue process.
Business,"Berkshire Hathaway, the company run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, reports a drop in quarterly profits after hurricanes cost it \$816m (439m)."
Sci/Tech," The Broken  Window Fallacy is a parable about a shopkeeper's window that gets  broken by a naughty little boy and the economical shenanigans that  ensue.  Initially, the townsfolk sympathize with the shopkeeper,  condemning the lad as a vandalism prone vagabond, yet eventually more  specious reasoning prevails.  "
Sports,"After 4 straight birdies on his way to a 5-under-par 65 at East Lake in Atlanta, the former No. 1 player in the world was introduced Saturday as one of the 54-hole leaders in the Tour Championship."
World,France readied a UN resolution that seeks an arms embargo on the Ivory Coast after nine French soldiers and an American civilian were killed in a government bombing raid.
World,"CLAMART, France: A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said Saturday that the ailing Palestinian leader had undergone further medical tests and that results were expected within days."
World,Troops from the Black Watch regiment have begun a major operation in central Iraq.
World,Admirers from near and far gathered in Congressional Cemetery Saturday to mark the 150th birthday of march king John Philip Sousa.
Business,New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said that the European Commissions proposal to bestow  #39; #39;strategic partnership #39; #39; to India will be formalised at the coming India-European Union Summit hosted by the Netherlands Prime Minister Jan Belkende.
Business,The European Central Bank has little appetite for halting the euro #39;s climb against the dollar just yet and only very rapid moves toward \$1.
Sports,"By Paul Upham, ringside in Phoenix, and pic by Tom Hogan: Undisputed junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu entered the post-fight media conference with a beaming smile on his face."
Sports,No. 6 seed Marat Safin brought his  quot;A quot; game Friday in defeating No. 2 seed Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets in a battle of former No.
World,"ISLAMABAD: President Gen. Pervez Musharraf left on a brief visit to neighbouring Afghanistan on Saturday to congratulate Hamid Karzai on his victory in the war-ravaged country #39;s landmark presidential elections, an official said."
Sci/Tech," Now you can check traffic conditions across the Washington region from your cell phone    not by calling a friend already stuck in traffic, but by subscribing to a new video service that sends updates to any Internet enabled phone."
World, Voters on Sunday cast ballots on a referendum that would repeal a Western brokered law that effectively grants local autonomy to the country's ethnic Albanians.
World," Iran and European nations reached a provisional agreement over Iran's nuclear program at talks aimed at avoiding a U.N. showdown, but all parties involved still must approve it, Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday."
World,A pro-Pakistan rebel group has claimed responsibility for a landmine attack that has killed 11 people in Kashmir. The Current News Service reports that Hizbul Mujahedin also claims to have snatched six AK 
World,LONDON Firefighters and police continue to search the wreckage of a train crash west of London to make sure no casualties have been missed.
World,"Srinagar: Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, (J amp;K) was greeted with violent incidents across the state soon after he landed here with a delegation of ministers and bureaucrats, including Gulam Nabi Azad, Sriprakash "
World,"Robert Blackwill, the White House #39;s director of postwar policy for Iraq, is stepping down. Blackwill, who was instrumental in helping to set up an interim government, decided  quot;some time ago quot; to depart government "
Sci/Tech,Fans of sailing can watch one competitor in the Vendee Globe challenge from the convenience of their mobile.
Sci/Tech," The designers of the first privately manned rocket to burst into space have received a  $US10 million ( $A13 million) cheque, a prize designed to encourage technology that will open the heavens to tourists."
Sports,"For a memorable moment, Oregon senior wide receiver Keith Allen held the fate of 4th-ranked California #39;s Rose Bowl hopes in his hands along with a perfectly thrown spiral from Ducks quarterback Kellen Clemens."
World,"Secretery of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council Hasan Rowhani,right, and China #39;s Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, talk during their meeting in Tehran, on Saturday Nov. 6, 2004."
World,French troops in Ivory Coast have been accused of over-reacting and killing up to 30 unarmed civilians in retaliation for the killing of nine French peacekeepers.
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a pact with the EU, extending a standing trade agreement with the bloc to its 10 new members, a presidency statement said on Saturday."
Business,"SBC Communications, one of the biggest US phone companies, is planning to cut more than 10,000 jobs, or about 6 of its workforce, by the end of next year."
Business,"The stocks of companies with operations in the Buffalo area rose this week, led by Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. The Buffalo Bloomberg Stock Index rose 6.46, or 3.1 percent, to 217."
Business,Telecoms group BT was today being linked to a surprise return to the US market after a report said it was about to make a one billion US dollar acquisition.
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam matched the LPGA Tour record for consecutive victories in a tournament Sunday, winning the Mizuno Classic for the fourth straight season to lock up her seventh player of the year title."
Sports,"  For the first time in his career, Dominique Byrd caught two touchdown passes in a game. It was barely enough for USC, which had to overcome a 13 point deficit to score a 28 20 win over Oregon State Saturday night at Reser Stadium."
World,"Iran said on Sunday that the nuclear negotiations with the European Union (EU) in Paris were complicated but progressing, the official IRNA news agency reported."
World,"British police voiced astonishment on Sunday that so many people survived a high-speed crash of a 300-passenger train that rammed into a car at a rail crossing, killing six people."
World,"An Iraqi firefighter arrives to the scene of a burning vehicle after it came under attack by unknown gunmen in the center of the capital Baghdad, Nov. 7, 2004."
World,"Israel could ease tough closures on Palestinian areas if Yasser Arafat dies so as to encourage the emergence of a moderate successor and a ceasefire by armed groups, political sources say."
World,The Sudanese government has accused the UN of partial responsibility for the deterioration of the conflict in the western region of Darfur.
World,"Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are flocking to buy Coca-Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy drinks kills pests."
Sports," quot;We. quot; It's always  quot;We, quot; not  quot;They. quot;  quot;I was really happy for the organization, quot; he says.  quot;We've been trying to beat the Yankees for so darn long. quot;"
Sports,"Tom O'Brien just couldn't figure it out. The Boston College coach seemed momentarily stumped when asked to take stock of how the Eagles had reached this point of the season. With three games left, BC has a 6-2 record (2-1 Big East), is ranked No. 24 in the Associated Press Top 25 (No. 25 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll), ..."
Sports,"  Another Revolution season concluded with an overtime elimination. Last night, the Revolution thrice rallied from deficits for a 3 3 tie with D.C. United in the Eastern Conference final, then lost in the first ever Major League Soccer match decided by penalty kicks."
Sports,"  Yes, the greatest pitcher ever to wear a Red Sox uniform was happy to see his former team finally win a World Series."
Sports,"  It began as a punch line for Tom Brady's satellite radio ad.  quot;I thought I was his favorite receiver, quot; David Givens says, as Troy Brown and Deion Branch glance at him askance. Right now, he is. Brady, the Patriots' diplomatic quarterback, likes to say that his favorite receiver is whoever's open. It just happens so far this season ..."
Sports,"If Lehman Brothers had come through for Eric Johnson, the Seahawks would be breathing easier this afternoon."
Sports,  Revolution striker Taylor Twellman played half of last night's game against D.C. United with a right foot injury and plans to undergo an X ray today.
Sports,"The man who makes the final calls on all basketball matters for the Atlanta Hawks was in a surprisingly collegial mode Thursday morning. His team had opened the season the night before in Phoenix, losing a 112-82 nail-biter to the Suns. Most people believe there will be a lot more of those this season for the Hawks."
Sports,"Gerald Wallace slid face-first off the court after a hard foul, popped back up and looked at the scoreboard. He wasn't seeing things -- the Charlotte Bobcats really were on their way to the first win in franchise history."
Sports,"Darryl McKinnon scored the winning goal early in the third period as Colgate took a 4-1 decision over Harvard yesterday afternoon at Hamilton, N.Y."
Sports,"CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns yesterday as No. 18 Virginia Tech prevailed, 27-24, over North Carolina, which missed a 54-yard field goal with a minute left that would have tied the game."
Sports,"John O'Neil completed 21 of 33 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns, and tailback Steve Silva added 121 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, as Holy Cross routed Marist, 44-13, yesterday in Worcester."
Sports,"  Geoff McArthur caught eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and fourth ranked California's defense stopped Oregon near midfield with 1:39 left when Keith Allen couldn't hold the final pass in the Golden Bears' 28 27 victory yesterday that solidified their BCS hopes. Aaron Rodgers passed for 275 yards and three TDs, and J.J. Arrington ran for 188 ..."
Sports,"  Backup quarterback Wyatt Sexton led three long scoring drives in the second half, and Gary Cismesia tied a school record with five field goals in his college debut to lead 13th ranked Florida State past Duke, 29 7, yesterday."
Sports,"LEXINGTON, Ky. -- David Greene passed for 259 yards and set an NCAA Division 1-A record for most wins by a quarterback as No. 8 Georgia routed Kentucky, 62-17, yesterday."
Sports,Freshman Derek Zoch kicked a 27-yard field goal with 2:54 remaining to give visiting Penn a 16-15 victory over Princeton yesterday for its 20th straight Ivy League win.
Sports,"Boston College's 21-10 victory over Rutgers yesterday was the Eagles' sixth win, making them eligible for a bowl bid. It may even have put them in prime position for a New Year's Day game, even if they lose to West Virginia next week in Morgantown."
Sports,"  Reggie Merriweather ran for a career high 114 yards and three touchdowns, including a 2 yard score in overtime last night to cap Clemson's 24 17 comeback victory over No. 11 Miami."
Sports,"Damien Rhodes scored on a 2-yard run in the second overtime, then Syracuse's defense stopped Pittsburgh on fourth and 1, sending the Orange to a 38-31 victory yesterday in Syracuse, N.Y."
Sports,"BROOKLINE -- There was some fine football played at Parsons Field yesterday, as the University of Massachusetts defeated Northeastern, 26-22. UMass junior running back Steve Baylark took over the game in the second half, finishing with 181 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries, as he went over 1,000 yards for the second straight year. And NU senior linebacker Liam ..."
Sports,  Gino Guidugli threw three of his school record five touchdown passes to Hannibal Thomas yesterday to lead Cincinnati to a 52 24 rout of No. 21 Southern Mississippi.
Sports,"Harvard scored the first three times it got the ball in the first half yesterday, and did the same in the second half, coasting to a 38-0 victory over Columbia at Harvard Stadium and remaining the only unbeaten, untied Division 1-AA team in the nation."
Sports,"Ricky Santos amassed 216 yards of total offense and passed for one touchdown as New Hampshire defeated Atlantic 10 rival Rhode Island, 27-3, yesterday in South Kingstown, R.I., to assure its first winning season since 2000. Santos completed 9 of 15 passes for 170 yards and rushed for 46 yards on nine carries to lead the Wildcats (7-2, 4-2). The ..."
Sports,"  Tennessee lost the second member of its heralded freshman quarterback duo and Notre Dame capitalized with an interception return for a touchdown, then held on to win, 17 13, over the No. 9 Volunteers."
Sports,"  It was fatherly advice sent cross country from California to Boston two months ago.  quot;He's the man, quot; Jay Haas told his 22 year old son, Billy, that Saturday night of the Deutsche Bank Championship.  quot;But remember: You're the man, too. quot;"
Sports,"READING -- If yesterday's Middlesex League matchup between Melrose and Reading was a late-season test, the Red Raiders should look into tutoring the rest of the league. Senior quarterback Mike Kent (127 yards, 2 TDs passing) and senior running back Justin McLeod (12 rushes, 128 yards, 2 TDs) were relentless, schooling Reading, 28-0, to improve to 8-0 and move into ..."
Sports,"Brockton, continuing to hush doubters following a difficult loss to Xaverian in Week 3, won its sixth in a row yesterday, tripping up visiting Pinkerton Academy (N.H.), 39-10, at Marciano Stadium."
Sports,"BELMONT -- It was rapidly getting dark in Belmont and with no lights for the field and no visible moon, something had to give. Trailing, 13-8, at the half, Belmont Hill put the pieces together and pulled out a 36-25 Independent School League win over Buckingham Browne  amp; Nichols yesterday."
Sports,"It's no 86-year championship drought, but after suffering three consecutive season-ending losses to King Philip in the Division 2 South tournament, the Duxbury girls' soccer team had started to feel cursed. Last night the eighth-seeded Dragons (12-1-6) exacted revenge with a 1-0 first-round tournament victory in Duxbury. King Philip entered as the No. 9 seed."
Sports,"BRAINTREE -- Clinched. Is there a better sounding word in early November? Not to the Archbishop Williams football squad, which assured itself of a Division 3 playoff berth with a thrilling 33-20 victory over visiting Austin Prep yesterday to claim the Catholic Central Large title."
Sports,"If yesterday's MSTCA Invitational at Franklin Park was a warmup for next week's Eastern Massachusetts championships, then Haverhill's Jefferson Welch should consider himself ready."
Sports,"TEWKSBURY -- Many fathers don't trust their teenage sons with the keys to the family sedan. With the game on the line yesterday against Tewksbury, coach Bruce Rich trusted the offense of 20th-ranked Chelmsford to his son, and Eddie drove it to paydirt."
Sports,"Eleusis made a successful US debut by beating Literacy by 2 1/4 lengths in Aqueduct's feature yesterday, the Grade II, \$150,000 Long Island Handicap for fillies and mares 3 and older."
Sports,"Lance Armstrong is unsure whether he will ride in next summer's Tour de France, saying he'd like to compete in other races. Armstrong, who won a record sixth straight Tour de France this year, said in yesterday's edition of L'Equipe that it is  quot;time to move on to other things. quot; He had been somewhat evasive about whether he would return ..."
Sports,"AVONDALE, Ariz. -- What should be a joyful and hopeful time for Jimmie Johnson has instead been bittersweet."
Sports,"With the president in attendance, senior fullback Kyle Eckel rushed for a career-high 179 yards as Navy defeated Army for the fifth time in six years."
World," Rebels shot dead 21 Iraqi  policemen in cold blood on Sunday, a day after killing 34  people in attacks on security forces, in a clear show of force  ahead of an imminent U.S. offensive on insurgents in Falluja  and Ramadi."
Sports,"Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to surpass 2,000 for his career, and the Nuggets controlled Shaquille O #39;Neal with double-teams to defeat the Miami Heat, 104-95, last night in Denver."
World," British police voiced astonishment on  Sunday that so many people survived a high speed crash of a  300 passenger train that rammed into a car at a rail crossing,  killing six people."
World,"Military #39;s approach comes under fire from UN representative, who questions wisdom of the push for an early election. By Sameer N. Yacoub."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Comment</strong> No more Mr Nice Liberal, apparently..."
Sports," When Paula Radcliffe dropped out of the Olympic marathon miles from the finish, she sobbed uncontrollably. Margaret Okayo knew the feeling. Okayo pulled out of the marathon at the 15th mile with a left leg injury, and she cried, too. When she watched Radcliffe quit, Okayo thought, ""Let's cry together."""
Sports,"VA. TECH 16, UM 10: With an ACC title and BCS berth on the line, Miami stumbles. By BOB HARIG, Times Staff Writer. MIAMI - Perhaps they were too stunned to react."
Sci/Tech,Nokia has taken legal action to force smaller French rival Sagem to withdraw its flagship mobile phone and pay damages as it accuses Sagem of copying its designs.
Sports,"In his strongest comments yet, Lance Armstrong said he was unsure if he would ride in next year #39;s Tour de France because he wants to compete in other cycling races."
World,"INDIA today tested a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead off its eastern coast, defence sources said."
World," Palestinian leaders decided in the absence of President Yasser Arafat on Sunday to carry out a plan to restore law and order in the West Bank and Gaza, a government minister said."
World," Italians largely oppose gay marriage with 61 percent rejecting homosexual wedlock and even more opposed to adoption for same sex couples, a poll on Sunday showed."
Sci/Tech,"JEREMY JAYNES is about to make history. As the first spammer to be sent to the slammer, Jaynes was described by prosecutors last week as a modern-day snake oil salesman."
World," India test fired a short range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead off its eastern coast on Sunday, an Indian news agency reported."
Business,"Britain #39;s BT Group Plc (BT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) is hoping to make a dramatic return to the United States with a \$1 billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet Services Corp."
Business,"The US Food and Drug Administration (news - web sites) on Friday asked an outside group to review the way the agency monitors safety risks of medicines after they hit the market, such as Merck  amp; Co."
Sports,"It was fatherly advice sent cross-country from California to Boston two months ago.  quot;He #39;s the man, quot; Jay Haas told his 22-year-old son, Billy, that Saturday night of the Deutsche Bank Championship."
Sports,"Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Ricky Davis added 20, and the Celtics shot 56 percent to win for the first time this season, crushing the New York Knicks 107-73 in the Saturdays home opener at Madison Square Garden."
Sports,"CORVALLIS -- When Oregon State played at Arizona last week, the Heisman Trophy was on display at the University of Arizona campus in Tucson."
World," Ivory Coast forces will immediately pull back from front lines, the presidential spokesman said Sunday, after a day of clashes with French peacekeepers that left the West African nation #39;s air force in shreds."
World,"Candles and flowers surround a portrait of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in front of the Percy Military Teaching hospital in Clamart outside Paris Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004."
World," Iran and European nations reached a preliminary agreement about Iran #39;s nuclear program at talks hoped to avoid a UN showdown, but all countries involved still must approve it, Iran #39;s chief negotiator said Sunday."
World,"A main train line between London and the southwest of England will remain closed for a number of days, #39; #39; police said, while they investigate the derailment of a FirstGroup Plc train that killed six people yesterday."
World,Iraq #39;s interim government declared a state of emergency for 60 days on Sunday to quell violence gripping the country ahead of January elections.
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair will seek this week to use his support for President Bush in Iraq as a lever for greater US commitment to the quest for peace in the Middle East.
World,"TWO US convoys came under attack today in and near Baghdad, leaving one US soldier dead and another injured, the US military said."
Sports," PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech winger Jaromir Jagr has signed a  contract with Russian ice hockey champions Avangard Omsk,  leaving the Czech league where he has been playing during a  labor dispute that has shut down North America's National  Hockey League (NHL)."
Business," The next time a weary corporate traveler gets a ""Sorry, wrong number!"" call at his hotel in the middle of the night, he might think back to how much    or whether    he tipped the bellman."
World," British police voiced astonishment on Sunday that so many people survived a high speed crash of a 300 passenger train that rammed into a car at a rail crossing, killing six people."
World, Myanmar's ruling junta openly accused its former premier of corruption and said he was sacked to prevent the disintegration of the country's powerful military.
Sports,"Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez won his fifth tournament of the year with a one-shot victory at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. Jimenez, who carded a final round 66 for a 14-under-par "
Sci/Tech, Dozens of Idaho residents who claim nuclear tests conducted during the 1950s made them sick asked a panel of scientists on Saturday to recommend that the U.S. government compensate them.
World," Yasser Arafat lay critically ill with  liver failure on Sunday and his condition was getting no  better, a Palestinian official said, as Palestinian leaders  adopted in his absence a plan to restore order in their areas."
Business,"CHICAGO (AFP) - Bankrupt United Airlines is seeking another two billion dollars in labour savings from its workforce, according to papers filed with a US district bankruptcy court."
Sci/Tech,"Linda Coyle, a science teacher at Mountain Trail Middle School in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, was recently named Arizona Middle School Science Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Science Teachers Association."
Sports," Maybe Tiger Woods knew what he was doing after all. On the verge of becoming just another millionaire golfer, Woods finally put his new swing to good use."
World,Angry mobs in Ivory Coast have burned and looted in the country #39;s largest city. The machete-wielding residents have also laid siege to French military base and are searching for French families.
World,"TEL AVIV, November 7 (RIA Novosti) - Yasser Arafat, Palestinian Authority leader, is badly ill in a French hospital. Debates where to bury him are already raging in the Israeli political community, meanwhile."
World,"Iran and Europe failed to reach an accord on Tehran #39;s uranium enrichment program, the state-owned Iranian news agency said, increasing the chances the US may call for United Nations sanctions against the Islamic nation."
World,AMSTERDAM: Police have detained another suspect in relation to the killing of Dutch film-maker Theo van Gogh. They have also arrested two other men who are accused of calling for the beheading of an anti-immigration politician.
World,"Iran and the European Union #39;s three big powers have reached a tentative deal that could see Tehran avert UN Security Council sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, Iranian and EU officials said on Sunday."
Business,"News Corp. reported net profit of \$536 million for its first quarter, up 27 percent on the same period last year. Revenues rose by 12 percent to \$5."
World," Myanmar's ruling junta has accused ex Prime Minister Khin Nyunt of corruption and said he was ousted before he could unveil findings of his investigation of senior army commanders, official newspapers said."
World,"Iraq #39;s interim government has declared a 60-day state of emergency across the country, except for the Kurdish north. The move was announced by a spokesman for interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi."
World, Iraq's interim government  declared martial law on Sunday after insurgents killed 23 Iraqi  policemen and set off blasts in Baghdad in a fresh show of  force before a planned U.S. offensive on Falluja and Ramadi.
World," Syria, which Washington has accused of  failing to stop militants entering Iraq, has reached a border  cooperation deal with its neighbor, Foreign Minister Farouq  al Shara said on Sunday."
Sports," What used to be routine felt like a novelty to Tiger Woods. After four straight birdies on his way to a 5 under 65 at East Lake, the former No. 1 player in the world was introduced Saturday as one of the 54 hole leaders in the Tour Championship. Woods raised his cap in mock celebration, and for good reason. It's been more than a year since he has been in this position."
World,Israel raises Palestinian hackles by planning a Gaza burial for Yasser Arafat as he lies ill in a Paris hospital.
World,Thailand's prime minister  visits the southern town where scores of Muslims died in army custody after a rally.
Sports,Matt Leinart led top-ranked U.S.C. shook off the fog and an early Oregon State threat to beat the Beavers.
World,Militants who say they are holding three foreigners hostage in Afghanistan say talks are about to open.
World," Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi,  grappling with the violence blighting Iraq, lived up to his  tough image on Sunday by declaring martial law."
World,"An off-duty policeman watched a train plough into a car on a level crossing  in Berkshire, killing six people."
World, Ivory Coast on Sunday ordered a  pullback from an offensive on the rebel held north after France  destroyed its airpower in a retaliatory strike which sparked  mob attacks on French citizens and property.
World, Iraq's interim Prime Minister  Iyad Allawi declared martial law on Sunday and said a U.S. led  military offensive against the rebel held city of Falluja could  not be delayed much longer.
Business,New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves on Sunday on a two-day visit to The Hague for the India-EU Summit. The 25-member grouping will upgrade its ties with New Delhi into a  #39;Strategic Partnership #39; in 
Sci/Tech,"the heart of the rich Antarctic food chain that nourishes whales, seals and penguins -ave declined by more than 80 percent in the past 25 years in key ocean regions, according "
Sci/Tech,"LIANG BUA, IndonesiaThe discovery of remains of a tiny human closely related to man on the remote Indonesian island of Flores and tales of hobbit-like creatures "
Sports,07.11.04 - By Eddy Manning: The word impressive could only be used as a mere understatement when summing up IBF Junior Welterweight champion Kostya Tszyus performance tonight.
Sports,"Former US Open champion Corey Pavin finished third Sunday in the inaugural Vietnam Masters, which was won by Angelo Que of the Philippines."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH Nov 7, 2004 - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley was downgraded Saturday from probable to questionable for Sunday #39;s game against the Philadelphia Eagles."
World, A hasty U turn on plans to scrap  Germany's unification day holiday just before the 15th  anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall has exposed cracks  in the government and sparked an ugly row about patriotism.
World,"Yasser Arafat #39;s top deputies agreed on a security plan to maintain civil order in the West Bank and Gaza Strip while the Palestinian leader #39;s medical condition remained unchanged at a French hospital, a spokesman said."
World,"Palestine #39;s ailing leader Yasser Arafat was diagnosed with liver failure, according to an unnamed official. He added that the President #39;s condition was not improving."
World,"PASSENGERS who survived a high-speed rail smash that killed six people, last night spoke of their terror as they realised the train was crashing."
Business,Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left here Sunday for a three-day visit to The Hague to attend the fifth India-European Union Summit aimed at promoting their growing ties to a strategic level.
World,"About 50,000 Muscovites, mostly young people and pensioners, gathered Sunday in the center of the capital city to mark the 87th anniversary of the October Revolution in 1917 leading to the founding of the former Soviet Union."
World, The African Union mandated South African President Thabo Mbeki to launch an urgent mission to resolve the crisis in Ivory Coast.
Business,"Your second term will be made successful by the advisers you pick, and you have picked a good one in Carlos Gutierrez. Gutierrez is indeed a Hispanic-American success story, as evidenced by his climb to corporate leadership and his success at Kellogg."
World," Thousands of people in Indian Kashmir staged a protest on Sunday, alleging that soldiers had raped a 10 year old girl and her mother, police and witnesses said."
World," Afghan militants who have threatened to  kill three kidnapped U.N. workers have agreed to give the  government until Tuesday to find and release 26 Taliban  prisoners, a spokesman for the militants said on Sunday."
Business,"Five years ago, the great bull market of the  #39;90s was about to come to a crashing halt, but no one knew that yet. In fact, many investors were still buying as if the gains would continue forever."
Sports, The Japanese won the pregame home run derby. Then the game started and the major league All Stars put their bats to work. Back to back home runs by Moises Alou and Vernon Wells in the fourth inning and by Johnny Estrada and Brad Wilkerson in the ninth powered the major leaguers past the Japanese stars 7 3 Sunday for a 3 0 lead in the eight game series.
Sports,The delirious fans of the Boston Red Sox are confident that a World Series victory has  quot;reversed the curse quot; supposedly afflicting them since 1918.
World,"THE US today warned its citizens against travel to Ivory Coast, citing a  quot;volatile quot; security situation throughout the country and a high risk of violence against foreigners."
World,"An off-duty policeman watched as a high-speed train hit a car on a level crossing killing six people, including the car driver on Saturday evening."
World,Japan #39;s prime minister Sunday has vowed to make the country #39;s defense forces better able to fight terrorism and any attackers who would use weapons of mass destruction.
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein, the combative chief executive of investment bank Lazard, is expected to agree this week that he will quit the group unless he can pull off a successful "
World,A fundraising concert will be held in London in memory of the hundreds of victims of the Beslan school siege.
Business,Warren Buffett #39;s Berkshire Hathaway has reported its smallest quarterly profit in more than two years after four United States hurricanes and a failed mining project cost the company US\$1.
Business," quot;...the agencys senior management is more concerned with external appearance than rigorous science. quot; -- Dr. Richard Horton, editor, The Lancet."
Business,The Ministry of Commerce filed a protest Thursday over the possible imposition of quotas in the United States on five categories of garment imports.
Business,"World News  gt; The Hague (The Netherland), Nov 7 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here tonight to participate in the India-European Union summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalized."
Business, The Canadian arm of a huge tobacco company has asked a Quebec court to stop a provincial lawsuit claiming  $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes on smuggled cigarettes.
Sports, Steelers running back Duce Staley missed Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles  #151; his former team  #151; with a hamstring injury that apparently happened during practice Friday.
Sci/Tech,"One of the world #39;s top thinkers on climate change, Eileen Claussen, says more than just the Kyoto Protocol is needed to tackle the issue."
Sci/Tech,"FROM CHARLES Darwin #39;s journeys to the Galapagos Islands until now, islands have been the petri dishes of evolution. When species are marooned within the confines of an ocean outpost, their generations #39; responses "
Sports,"On the verge of becoming just another millionaire golfer, Woods finally put his new swing to good use. He sure resembled the Tiger of old in the second round of the Tour Championship, shooting an eight-under "
Sports,Britain #39;s world record holder Paula Radcliffe won the women #39;s New York marathon Sunday in an unofficial two hours 23 minutes seven seconds.
Sports,"It appears Duce Staley won #39;t get a chance to run against his old teammates after all. Staley, the third-leading rusher in the AFC with 707 yards, has a hamstring injury "
Sports,  The New England Patriots derailed  quot;The Greatest Show on Turf quot; in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Superdome.
World,"Insurgents unleashed attacks yesterday that killed at least 19 Iraqis in Samarra and wounded 20 US troops near Ramadi, in an apparent "
World, Yasser Arafat #39;s wife on Sunday despatched a key Palestinian official to the West Bank with a mysterious message for the leadership concerning the health of her husband and its political consequences.
World,"A rail accident occurred near the British town of Newbury, killing six people according to first estimates. Over 100 people were wounded in the accident, 30 of them heavily."
World,"SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Sunday stated that, If proper application is made, the Hurriyat leaders could be sent to Pakistan."
World,"Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is visiting the southern town of Tak Bai, where scores of minority Muslims died under arrest two weeks ago."
World,"A train carrying  quot;Castors quot; of nuclear waste from France to Germany ran over a protestor who had chained himself to the tracks, severing both of his legs."
Sports," Marat Safin overpowered Radek Stepanek 6 3, 7 6 (5), 6 3 with the help of 16 aces Sunday to win his record tying third Paris Masters title."
World,An anti-nuclear protester  dies after his leg is severed by a train carrying atomic waste from France to Germany.
Sports, Britain's world record holder Paula  Radcliffe won the women's New York marathon Sunday in an  unofficial two hours 23 minutes seven seconds.
Business,"The nation #39;s labor markets sputtered again last month as job growth, which surged in October, reverted to the lackluster pace that has marked the recovery for much of the year."
World,"Editor #39;s Note: Published on page A1 of the November 8, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. HOPES FELL yesterday for Filipino accountant Robert Tarongoy, held hostage in Iraq, but rose for compatriot "
World,Iraq's interim government announced a state of emergency on Sunday as the country braced for a massive U.S. military assault on Fallujah. Latest insurgent attacks kill 21 police officers in towns west of Fallujah.
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. will begin liquidation in mid-January if it fails to secure new lower-cost, long-term contracts with three of its largest labor unions either by negotiation or court "
World," STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - An anti-nuclear activist  died in France on Sunday after having a leg cut off by a train  transporting nuclear waste to Germany, France's SNCF railway  operator said."
Sci/Tech,"\\Wow... poor  kid.\\""NEW YORK (AP) -- A 25-year-old from Georgia who was distraught over President\Bush's re-election apparently killed himself at ground zero.""\\""Andrew Veal's body was found Saturday morning inside the off-limits area of\the former World Trade Center site, said Steve Coleman, a spokesman for the\Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.""\\""A shotgun was found nearby, but no suicide note was found, Coleman said.""\\""Veal's mother said her son was upset about the result of the presidential\election and had driven to New York, Gus Danese, president of the Port\Authority Police Benevolent Association, told The New York Times in Sunday's\editions.""\\"
World,PARIS (CBS) A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday that the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care.
World,"Insurgents threatening to kill three kidnapped UN workers said Sunday they have handed over a list of 26 prisoners, some possibly held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who they would take in exchange for the hostages."
World,"BAGHDAD : Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has declared a state of emergency across Iraq, except for the northern region of Kurdistan, for 60 days due to a spike in deadly violence, his spokesman said."
World," Britain's Paula Radcliffe, whose bid for Olympic gold ended in tears, won the New York Marathon, outlasting Kenya's Susan Chepkemei in the tighest women's duel in the race's history."
World," Israel has drawn up preparations for Yasser Arafat to be buried in the Gaza Strip, outlining plans to let West Bank Palestinians cross through Israel for the funeral and allow enemy Arab leaders to attend, security officials said Sunday."
World," Award winning American actress Mia Farrow toured a camp in Sudan's war torn region of Darfur, expressing her shock at the threats and humiliation suffered by its inhabitants."
Business," MADRID, Spain (Reuters) - Europe's biggest no-frills  airline, Ireland's Ryanair Holdings Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RYA.I target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RYA.I</A>, will turn a  profit even if oil prices hit \$75 a barrel, Chief Executive  Michael O'Leary was quoted saying on Sunday."
World," As President Bush mulls what to do after winning re election, voters say his first priority should be resolving the situation in Iraq, where the fighting is growing more intense."
World," The Associated Press Ipsos poll on the election results and President Bush's second term is based on telephone interviews with 1,000 adults, including 844 registered voters from all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The interviews were conducted Nov. 3 5 by Ipsos Public Affairs."
Sports," Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph was fined and had to pay his own way to Sunday's game at the Toronto Raptors after missing Portland's team flight. The plane left Portland at 8 a.m. on Saturday, and Randolph said he woke up at 8:45 a.m."
Business," With the election in the rear view mirror, this week Wall Street faces the next big obstacle    higher interest rates."
Business," Europe's biggest no frills airline, Ireland's Ryanair Holdings Plc , will turn a profit even if oil prices hit  #36;75 a barrel, Chief Executive Michael O'Leary was quoted saying on Sunday."
Business,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on Sunday night to participate in the India-European Union summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalized.
Business,United Airlines warned yesterday that it would need to cut a further \$2 billion from its annual costs in an effort to return the airline to profitability and attract external financing to exit bankruptcy.
Business,"Europe #39;s biggest no-frills airline, Ireland #39;s Ryanair Holdings Plc (RYA.I: Quote, Profile, Research) , will turn a profit even if oil prices hit \$75 a barrel, Chief Executive Michael O #39;Leary was quoted saying on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Led by Burt Rutan, the designers of SpaceShipOne -- the first privately manned rocket to enter outer space -- received a 150-pound trophy along with a check for \$10 million Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Under pressure to reduce greenhouse gases, top Canadian officials are pushing for the government to follow California #39;s sweeping plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks."
Sci/Tech,The event educated families on the adoption process. More than 100- thousand children in the US are waiting to be adopted. Kathy Searle/ Utah Director of Adoption Exchange:  quot;We want to give hope to children 
Sports,World record holder Paula Radcliffe put the trauma of the Athens Olympics behind her on Sunday to win a dramatic victory in the closest finish ever to the women #39;s New York City marathon.
Sports,"For two years, many have contended that Kostya Tszyus absence from the ring had kept the rest of the junior welterweight division on hold."
Sports,"Marat Safin of Russia returns the ball to Guillermo Canas of Argentina during the semifinal of the BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004."
Sports," Manchester City held fierce crosstown rivals Manchester United to a 0 0 draw on Sunday, keeping the Red Devils eleven points behind leaders Chelsea."
Sports,"Reggie Merriweather ran for a career-high 114 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday night, including a 2-yard score in overtime for Clemson, as it sent Miami to its second loss of the season, 24-17."
Sports,Mauro Rosales scored two goals as Ajax Amsterdam moved into fourth place in the Dutch First Division soccer league with a 3-1 win over Willem II Tilburg on Sunday.
Sports,Mike Goolsby could see only green grass between him and the orange-and-white checkerboard pattern in the end zone Saturday. As the Notre Dame linebacker rumbled along the 
Sports,"The Redskins, struggling on offense but with no plans to change quarterbacks, and Lions are underway in Detroit. The Lions won the toss and took the ball, and quickly got a first down on a 17-yard reception "
World,"Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi has declared a state of emergency for 60 days, his spokesman said on Sunday. The emergency declaration excludes Iraqi regions run by Kurdish peoples "
World,(CBS/AP) A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday that the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care.
World,Manchester City stand firm to deny United in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>, the No.  3 U.S. carrier, said on Sunday it will cut 2,000  aircraft maintenance jobs, up to 3,100 customer service jobs,  and between 1,600 and 1,800 supervisory and administrative  personnel as part of a previously announced plan to cut total  staffing by 7,000."
Sports, World record holder Paula Radcliffe  put the trauma of the Athens Olympics behind her on Sunday to  win a dramatic victory in the closest finish ever to the  women's New York City marathon.
Sports," The Portland Trail Blazers fined  forward Zach Randolph for missing the team flight to Toronto,  where they will meet the Raptors Sunday afternoon."
World, France deployed troops in the Ivory  Coast's main city on Sunday to protect its citizens from mob  violence which erupted overnight after French forces destroyed  most of the small West African nation's air force.
Sports,"After a Washington touchdown was wiped out by a penalty, Ola Kimrin hit a 24-yard field goal to give the Redskins a 3-0 lead over the Lions in the second quarter."
World, SKOPJE (Reuters) - Macedonian opposition parties looked  headed for a flop on Sunday in their referendum bid to block a  Western-inspired law that gives the ethnic Albanian minority  more local autonomy.
Sci/Tech," It has been singled out as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, right behind smoking. But to Shiro Umeda, sprightly at 74, radon is the best thing since aspirin."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. , the No. 3 U.S. carrier, said on Sunday it will cut 2,000 aircraft maintenance jobs, up to 3,100 customer service jobs, and between 1,600 and 1,800 supervisory and administrative personnel as part of a previously announced plan to cut total staffing by 7,000."
Sports," Carolina running back Stephen Davis missed his sixth game of the season Sunday because of a knee injury. Linebacker Dan Morgan, who sustained a concussion last week, also was out for the Panthers' game against Oakland."
Sports," The Portland Trail Blazers fined forward Zach Randolph for missing the team flight to Toronto, where they will meet the Raptors Sunday afternoon."
Sports," Geoff McArthur ignored his separated shoulder, reaching high above his head to snare California's go ahead touchdown pass. A few anxious minutes later, Oregon's final throw ricocheted off Keith Allen's hands and dropped to the grass, ending the Ducks' upset bid. After 853 yards of offense, everything came down to two passes  #151; and the fourth ranked Golden Bears caught the ball and the breaks."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- Duce Staley left the Philadelphia Eagles for a chance to be a featured back again. Staley has more than filled the role for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who look to knock off an unbeaten "
Sports,It is a case of as you were in the Eredivisie as all of the top four in the table claimed convincing victories today. Leaders PSV Eindhoven kept their four-point advantage with a 3-0 win at FC Den Bosch thanks 
World," After 22 hours of intense negotiations in Paris, Iranian and European representatives announced an initial agreement on the complete framework for further nuclear talks."
World,"Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi hopes to avoid a US-led military offensive against the rebel-held city of Falluja but cannot wait much longer, his spokesman said on Sunday."
World,BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair will pull off a major diplomatic coup this week by flying to Washington for an Iraq war summit with US President George W. Bush.
Business,"For some, it turned out that fairness in online auctions was going, going, gone. Three cases of phony bidding by sellers to inflate the price of art, sports memorabilia, even "
World,"The Iraqi government declared a 60-day state of emergency Sunday in response to the escalation of violence by militants. The emergency declaration covers the entire nation, with the exception of Kurdish-run areas in the northern part of Iraq."
Sci/Tech," Time Warner Inc.'s shares are still undervalued despite the establishment of a  #36;500 million reserve to potentially settle a government probe into accounting practices at its America Online unit, according to a report in the latest Barron's newspaper."
Business," The average U.S. retail price of gasoline fell 2.67 cents in the past two weeks, its first decline since early September due to increased crude oil production, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday."
World," Singapore, which sees itself as a target for terrorists, will install more closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in crowded areas to forestall any attacks, the Sunday Times reported."
Business," The average U.S. retail price of  gasoline fell 2.67 cents in the past two weeks, its first  decline since early September due to increased crude oil  production, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday."
Sports," Marat Safin, back to his very best with a  record equaling third Paris Masters title on Sunday, hopes to  be a match for world number one Roger Federer next year."
World, Iraq's interim Prime Minister  Iyad Allawi declared martial law on Sunday and said a U.S. led  military offensive against the rebel held city of Falluja could  not be delayed much longer.
Business,India #39;s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has hailed a European Union proposal to forge a strategic partnership with India. Mr. Singh told reporters the move is a recognition of India #39;s growing stature and influence and India welcomes the development.
Business,"CAMARILLO, Calif. Gasoline prices are dropping, thanks to an increase in the supply of crude oil. The semimonthly Lundberg Survey finds the combined national average price for all grades of gasoline is now two dollars and four cents."
Business,"It is a management truism that low morale among workers leads to low productivity, low quality, erosion of customer loyalty and, ultimately, lower profits."
Business,"Gold may top a 15-year high of \$435 an ounce on speculation the re-election of US President George W. Bush will erode the dollar #39;s value and make precious metals more appealing than US stocks and bonds, a survey showed."
Sci/Tech,"A key food source for Antarctic seals, whales and penguins has declined about 80 percent since the 1970s in waters near the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers report."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Great Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe captured the New York City marathon in the closest-ever women #39;s finish in the history of the race, while Hendrik Ramaala of South Africa won the men #39;s side."
Sports," Russian sixth seed Marat Safin clinched his third Paris Masters title on Sunday as he overwhelmed Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek 6 3, 7 6, 6 3."
Sports,Manchester United #39;s title ambitions took another blow on Sunday when they were held to a goalless draw at home by derby rivals Manchester City and had Alan Smith sent off.
World,"Macedonia #39;s national referendum on abolishing local autonomy for the country #39;s restive ethnic Albanian minority appeared to have failed Sunday, early turnout figures suggested."
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair is scheduled to hold talks with newly-re-elected US President George Bush in Washington Thursday and Friday.
Business,"BRUSSELS: India is all set to open talks on Monday to forge a strategic partnership with the European Union, a status so far restricted to just five big countries."
Business,"Gas prices fell nearly 3 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, reversing a trend that saw the price rise about 18 cents since early September, a national survey said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Joining in the race for entertainment products, software major Microsoft launched the Windows XP Media Centre. The new Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005 offers a sleek, polished new look across the desktop "
Sports,A triumphant Paula Radcliffe put her Athens nightmare behind her by winning the New York City marathon today and declared: Its good to be back.
Sports,International Boxing Federation super lightweight champion Kostya Tszyu says he only wants  #39;big fights #39; in the future. Speaking after he had claimed a third-round TKO of American Sharmba Mitchell in Phoenix 
Sports,"seeded Marat Safin of Russia comfortably beat Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic 6 3, 7 6 (5), 6 3 to win a record tying third Paris Masters men #39;s tennis title Sunday."
Sports,"Martin Jol would embrace Tottenham #39;s tradition of flowing, passing football if he is appointed as the full-time replacement for departed head coach Jacques Santini."
Sports,Both Paula Radcliffe of Britain and Hendrik Ramaala of South Africa got a bit of redemption after a disappointing Olympics.
Sports," Vince Carter had 25 points, including a go ahead 3 pointer with 4.8 seconds left, to help the Toronto Raptors improve to 3 0 with a 101 97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Carter scored nine points in the final 4:28, including the fadeaway 3 pointer that gave Toronto the lead for good."
Sports, Bills right tackle Mike Williams appeared to be knocked cold and was driven off the field in an ambulance during the third quarter of Buffalo's game against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Sports," After playing in hail, fog and chill, top ranked Southern California finishes its season in familiar comfort. The Trojans (9 0, 6 0 Pacific 10) have two games at home  #151; against Arizona on Saturday and Notre Dame on Nov. 27  #151; before their rivalry game at UCLA."
Sports," Just when it looked as if fabulous freshman Adrian Peterson was the front runner for the Heisman Trophy, Oklahoma teammate Jason White bolstered his own case for a second bronze statue."
World," Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi is involved in intensive contacts with the conflicting factions in Ivory Coast to seek a return to the ceasefire and negotiation, the official Jana news agency reported."
World," Top aides to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger have skirted state regulations limiting gifts from special interest groups by spreading them around through their families, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"A single gene could be responsible for determining how easily people become addicted to smoking, according to a report. By tweaking a gene in the brains of mice, US researchers were able to create a hypersensitive "
Sports," Shaquille O #39;Neal and Eddie Jones were in foul trouble, the Miami Heat kept fumbling the ball away, and the Wizards #39; terrific perimeter players were raining down shots."
Sports,"Marat Safin overpowered Radek Stepanek 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 with the help of 16 aces Sunday to win his record-tying third Paris Masters title."
Sports,Samuel Etoo tapped home from Ludovic Giuly on 36 minutes as Barcelona moved six points clear in Spain with a 2-1 defeat of visiting Deportivo la Corua.
World,"Yasser Arafat lay critically ill with liver failure on Sunday and his condition was getting no better, a Palestinian official said, as Palestinian leaders adopted in his absence a plan to restore order in their areas."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 04, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. will give customers advance notice of its monthly security updates in an effort to help them prepare to install related software patches, the company announced today."
Sports,"Radcliffe Makes Up for Olympic Heartbreak With Close NYC Marathon Win; S. African Wins Men #39;s Race. Great Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe, left, and Kenya #39;s Susan Chepkemei, embrace after crossing the finish line at the New York City Marathon Sunday."
Sports,"WASHINGTON : A strained left hamstring hinders Shaquille O #39;Neal, but the mighty center and his new Kobe Bryant - Olympian guard Dwayne Wade - have sparked the unbeaten Miami Heat to its best start since 1995."
Sports,"If Arsenal is having a bad time in the English Premiere League after their defeat to Manchester United, they are not alone. Even Manchester United is failing to capitalize on that win with more draws in the league."
Sports,Barcelona defender Juliano Belletti will be out of action for about two weeks after suffering a slight ankle strain during Saturday #39;s 2-1 victory over Deportivo Coruna.
World,"Yasser Arafat lay critically ill with liver failure today and his condition was not improving, a Palestinian official said, as Israel finalised plans to bury the Palestinian president in the Gaza Strip."
World,"UFTON NERVET, Nov. 7. - Six people died and 11 were seriously injured when a train derailed during a collision with a car at a crossing in southern England, medics said."
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s call for a new Mideast peace push  quot;was heard loud and clear in Washington, quot; former US President George HW Bush said in comments broadcast Sunday."
World, France said on Sunday two French reporters held hostage with their Syrian driver in Iraq were still alive a few days ago.
Sci/Tech,"As a pilot, crane impersonator and chief executive officer of Operation Migration - the whooping crane migration organization - Duff #39;s emotional well-being relies upon making sure his cranes are happy and healthy."
World,"The Iraqi government declared a 60-day state of emergency Sunday in response to the escalation of violence by militants. The emergency declaration covers the entire nation, with "
World,British Black Watch troops are blocking a key bridge on the River Euphrates in the regiment #39;s biggest mission since it was redeployed to Iraq.
World,Hezbollah sent a reconnaissance drone into Israeli territory over northern Jewish settlements Sunday in the first hostile aerial incursion from Lebanon since a hang glider attack 17 years ago killed six soldiers.
World,"A train carrying a shipment of highly radioactive waste was on its way to a German storage dump on Sunday, after being delayed for two hours by anti-nuclear protestors in eastern France."
World, LONDON (AP)   Police on Sunday searched the site of a train crash that killed seven people and seriously injured 11 for clues to what caused a car to be on the tracks as the high speed train approached.
World," Senior Palestinian officials, seeking to fill the void left when Yasser Arafat dies, reached out Saturday to Islamic fundamentalists who remain the wild card in a post Arafat era."
World, France deployed troops in Ivory Coast's  main city on Sunday to protect its citizens from mob violence  which erupted after French forces destroyed most of the West  African nation's small air force.
World," U.S. warplanes pounded the rebel held  Iraqi city early on Monday as ground forces fought fierce  clashes with insurgents on the outskirts of the city, witnesses  said."
Business,"The Hague, Nov. 7: India did not expect any hiccups in its relationship with the US after the re-election of George W. Bush to the presidency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here today."
Business,"The recall of Merck #39;s arthritis drug Vioxx has drawn attention to drug overall safety, more specifically, a similar drug known as Celebrex, by the drug maker Pfizer."
Sports, Retief Goosen recovered from a  four shot deficit to shoot a final round 64 and hold off Tiger  Woods and Jay Haas in the  $6 million Tour Championship at East  Lake Golf Club on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s the first of the festive season duels and it #39;s one of high stakes and even higher interest. The two major videogame consoles, Sony #39;s Playstation 2 (PS2) and Microsoft #39;s Xbox, are involved in a multi-million "
Sci/Tech,"In the grisly video game Manhunt, players lurk in the shadows and use plastic bags, shards of glass and hammers to murder their enemies."
Sci/Tech,"Its not much of an exaggeration to say Halo did to videogames what The Lord of the Rings did to feature films. Epic in scale and addictive in entertainment, the first Halo, like The Fellowship of the Ring "
Sci/Tech,"Description: NPR #39;s Tavis Smiley talks with reporter Dawn Davenport about her latest article,  quot;Born in America, Adopted Abroad, quot; featured in the October 27 edition of The Christian Science Monitor."
Sports,"When Paula Radcliffe #39;s autobiography My Story So Far hits the bookshelves next week it will already be out of date, because it will not include the tale of her dramatic victory in the New York City Marathon here yesterday."
Sports,"A VICTORIOUS Kostya Tszyu didn #39;t sleep a wink last night, but nothing could wipe the smile off his face as he emerged from his Phoenix hotel today."
Sports,"Named as the starter last month by Jon Gruden, Griese continued his outstanding play, throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 34-31 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in an interconference game."
Sports,Angelo Que of the Philippines carded a final-round 70 on Sunday to capture a two-stroke win in the inaugural Vietnam Masters golf tournament.
Sports,Motorsport.com. The hotly contested Champ Car World series concludes the years competition today as nineteen drivers will determine the outcome of what has been the most thrilling season in recent memory.
Sports,"The Pittsburgh Steelers are accomplishing feats never seen in the NFL, largely because of rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers combined their new quarterback with a touch of the old -- a Jerome "
Sports,Title hopefuls AC Milan and Inter Milan were held to draws in Serie A on Sunday failing to take full advantage of leaders Juventus #39; first defeat of the season.
Sports,"Orchard Park, NY (Sports Network) - Willis McGahee ran for 132 yards and a touchdown to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 22-17 victory over the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium."
Sports,Many thought Hendrik Ramaala of South Africa might never get the hang of the marathon.
World,"More than 10,000 US forces are poised to attack and occupy the rebel operations base of Fallujah."
Sports,The Steelers combined their new quarterback with Jerome Bettis to dominate the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
World,"The number of people who were killedwhen a high-speed train hit a car in southeastern England on Saturday rose to seven Sunday, including the drivers of both the car and train."
World,"Faced with a surge in deadly guerrilla attacks, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi declared martial law across most of the country today as American and Iraqi troops made final "
World,"three people have been killed and 14 injured after a minibus and a truck collided on a desert road in southern Egypt on Sunday, police sources say."
World,The impending attack could decentralize the Iraqi insurgency and increase the risk of violence during elections.
World,Mobs of government supporters looted French businesses and attacked French nationals Sunday.
World,The murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh underscores growing tensions in the Netherlands over Muslim integration.
Sci/Tech," The rebate check is no longer a reward reserved for penny pinchers with an abundance of paperwork skills and patience. Paperless, online rebates are finally gaining momentum in retail, an industry that has long offered customers electronic options for virtually every other type of transaction, from simple purchases to coupons."
Sci/Tech," Eight eBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly  #36;90,000 in restitution and fines after admitting they bid up products online to inflate the prices."
Sports," The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. They simply outscored them. Michael Pittman scored one of his three touchdowns on a team record 78 yard run and Tampa Bay held off the Chiefs 34 31 Sunday, giving the Bucs consecutive victories for just the second time since they won the Super Bowl two years ago."
Sports,"Jerome Bettis, subbing for an injured Duce Staley, grinds out 149 of the Steelers' 252 rushing yards in Pittsburgh's 27-3 pounding of the previously unbeaten Eagles."
Business,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here tonight to participate in the India-European Union (EU) summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalised.
Sports,"(November 7, 2004) - Beating Arizona was a nice and much-needed boost, but if the Bills dont follow suit with another victory over the Jets today, they can almost start planning for 2005."
Sports,Chelsea #39;s assistant manager Steve Clarke insisted it was vital the side kept up the pressure on wobbling Arsenal by going top of the Premiership.
Sci/Tech,The finding was made by breeding mice that lacked specific receptor subunits and testing their response to nicotine. Mice lacking the subunit designated beta2 had reduced sensitivity to nicotine 
World,President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appealed to world Muslim leaders today to help secure the release of Filipino hostages in Afghanistan and Iraq as anxious relatives prayed for their safety.
Business,"CAMARILLO, Calif. Nov 7, 2004 - An increase in the worldwide supply of crude oil contributed to a dip in US prices at the gas pump over the last two weeks, an industry analyst said Sunday."
Business,"THE UK should set up a dedicated police force to help companies protect themselves from terrorist attacks, says the Confederation of British Industry."
Business,BT GROUP is likely to clinch a controversial \$1 billion (550 million) expansion deal this week in a third attempt to build a substantial overseas presence in America.
Business," For Microsoft Corp. shareholders, the holidays will likely come early this year in the form of a one time  $3 dividend thats part of the companys plan to return some of its  $64."
Business,"A health-care worker at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance has been sentenced to serve 16 months in prison for stealing the identity of a cancer patient, and subsequently running up credit card bills in his name."
Business,"SEOUL Sovereign Asset Management, the largest shareholder of SK Corp., said Sunday that it would take legal action after directors of South Korea #39;s biggest oil refiner refused a request for an extraordinary general meeting."
Business,"Yukos #39; core shareholder, Group Menatep, has taken the first step toward suing the Russian government, the Moscow Times reported this weekend."
Business,"The market may have been relieved over the resolution of the presidential race, but investors should be careful about rushing into sectors they think might do well in the second Bush administration: All may not be as it seems."
Business,HOUSTON Deliberations will resume tomorrow for jurors who convicted five men of playing roles in pushing through Enron #39;s late 1999 sham sale of power barges to Merrill Lynch.
Sci/Tech,"(CBS) If you thought that the drive, determination and spirit that carried the United States to the moon is gone, that  quot;The Right Stuff quot; is history, think again."
Sci/Tech,"TESCO, the UKs largest supermarket, is to go head to head with iTunes and Napster by launching digital music downloads on its website."
Sci/Tech,"Spyware, an amorphous class of software that mostly gets onto computers without their users knowledge, has become epidemic in the past year as people spend more time online and spyware developers get more aggressive."
Sci/Tech,"The worlds largest mobile phone maker Nokia presented three new camera phones on Tuesday, including the 7710 media device, which it said would hit Asian stores in the last quarter of this year."
Sci/Tech,"The prospect of the Huygens probe landing on a hard, soft or liquid surface when it lands on Titan next January still remain following further analysis of data taken during the Cassini mother ship #39;s closest encounter with Saturn #39;s largest moon during its "
Sports,THE sight of Paula Radcliffe crying at the side of the road as her dreams of marathon glory were shattered remains one of the lasting images of the Athens Olympics.
Sports,NEW YORK: Title holder and top seed Amelie Mauresmo received an easy passage into the final of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday when Maria Sharapova was forced out of the event with a sore shoulder.
Sports,"  Schalke pulled even on points with first place Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, rallying with two goals in the final 11 minutes to beat Hamburg 2 1 SV."
Sports,LONDON: Tottenham #39;s stand-in manager Martin Jol admitted he wants the job full-time after seeing his side lose 3-2 at home to Charlton on Saturday.
Sports,"QUEBEC (CP) - Slovakia #39;s Martina Sucha captured the \$170,000 US Bell Challenge women #39;s tennis tournament Sunday, defeating American Abigail Spears 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 in the final."
Sports,"  When Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher looked for an offensive coordinator in January he didn #39;t start by asking candidates what they thought about Tommy Maddox, Hines Ward or Plaxico Burress."
Sports,"  Even with the highest scoring offense and the third highest rated quarterback, Marty Schottenheimer wasn #39;t afraid to reach into his bag of tricks."
Sports,Jets quarterback Chad Pennington bruised his right shoulder Sunday and missed most of the fourth quarter in New York #39;s 22-17 loss to Buffalo.
Sports,"London 2012 has revealed a glimpse of its ambitious plans for the next-but-one summer Olympics. The spectacular main stadium, designed by Spanish architect Alejandro Zaero-Pollo of the practice Foreign Office "
Sports,"After leaders Barcelona equalled their best ever start to a season, coming from behind on Saturday night to make it 26 points out of a possible 30 with a 2-1 win over Deportivo, arch-rivals Real Madrid moved up to second in La Liga with a 2-0 victory at "
World,"Israel will allow Yasser Arafat to be buried in the Gaza Strip, the territory occupied by Israeli troops, if the Palestinian President dies."
World,Police investigating the Berkshire rail disaster believe the motorist involved may have driven on to the track to commit suicide. Police sources said the man #39;s car looked as if it had been deliberately parked 
World,"Iran appeared yesterday to have reached a tentative deal with Britain, France and Germany that would avert the threat of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme."
World,"MOSCOW: Russia celebrated a holiday on Sunday that under the Julian calendar was in October, that commemorates the beginnings of a state that no longer exists."
World,BANGKOK Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra headed to a Muslim-dominated part of southern Thailand on Sunday after promising to act aggressively against militants and illegal weapons they have used in deadly attacks there.
World,"AVRICOURT, FRANCE - An anti-nuclear protester was killed in France Sunday when his leg was cut off by a train carrying radioactive waste to Germany."
World,"A group of Saudi religious scholars have signed an open letter urging Iraqis to support jihad against US-led forces.  quot;Fighting the occupiers is a duty for all those who are able, quot; they said in a statement posted on the internet at the weekend."
Sports,"Names Coaching Notre Dame is still Urban Meyer's dream job. It just isn't the one he's taking. Meyer said yesterday the professional and financial opportunity presented to him by Florida was too good to pass up. And by the time Notre Dame called, Meyer already knew he was heading for The Swamp, not the Golden Dome. Florida athletic director Jeremy ..."
Sci/Tech," Over 40 percent of all bird species in Europe face an uncertain future and some are so threatened that they may disappear soon due to intensive agriculture and climate change, scientists said on Monday."
Business,"NEW DELHI, NOV 7: India has welcomed the European Unions proposal for a strategic partnership, to be finalised at the fifth Indo-EU summit at the Hague."
Business, Australian property investor Stockland Group (SGP.AU) said Monday it sought a trading halt on its securities pending the release of a statement  quot;about a proposal involving General Property Trust quot; (GTP).
Business,"Crude oil futures may fall on speculation that rising production and slowing demand growth will boost inventories, a Bloomberg survey showed."
Business,KOTA KINABALU: An AirAsia plane with 110 passengers skidded off the runway at the international airport here but all on board escaped without any serious injuries.
Business,"The polls are closed and results are starting to come in - finally. At times it seems as if the Enron scandal has been with us forever, lingering just "
Sports," Adam Vinatieri beat the St. Louis Rams with his leg in the 2002 Super Bowl. This time, he used his leg and his arm."
Sci/Tech,"This may be a calumny on Leesburg, Virginia, but somehow it doesn #39;t sound like the sort of place we would associate with a liberal judiciary."
Sports," Drew Brees and Antonio Gates are making it look too easy. Brees, the quarterback the front office didn't want coming into this season, threw four more touchdown passes  #151; three to tight end Gates  #151; and the San Diego Chargers beat the punchless New Orleans Saints 43 17 on Sunday."
Sports,"  Following a historic day for the US Ski Team Friday, the 1 2 punch of Bode Miller and Daron Rahlves got KO'd on the tricky giant slalom course yesterday."
Sports,World Boxing Association super lightweight champion Vivian Harris says he is interested in fighting International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Kostya Tszyu.
Sports,"PITTSBURGH 27, PHILADELPHIA 3 -- PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Super Bowl XIV title team."
Sports,"  Jerry Rice became the NFL #39;s most prolific wide receiver while he was with the San Francisco 49ers. On Sunday, the 42 year old Rice makes his return to San Francisco as a member of the Seattle Seahawks."
World," Arsonists and vandals angered over the alleged Muslim inspired slaying of a controversial Dutch filmmaker have conducted a series of attacks on Islamic targets, including attempts to burn down two mosques, Dutch media reported Sunday."
World," ALMATY (Reuters) - A powerful blast ripped through a coal  mine in Kazakhstan on Sunday, killing 23 people, a spokesman  for the Central Asian state's emergencies agency said."
Sports,Retief Goosen fires a 6-under 64 in the final round of the Tour Championship to overtake Tiger Woods's even-par round and win by four strokes.
Sci/Tech," When Texas Instruments needed a code name for its newest chip, the company settled on Hollywood. That's a clear indication of TI's goal for its latest development, the wireless industry's first single chip digital television for mobile devices."
Sports, The Chicago Bears stole the New York Giants' early season formula for success  #151; again and again and ...
World," China will maintain a stable monetary and yuan policy as it tries to keep inflation in check, state media cited a central banker as saying, amid resurgent speculation Beijing may tinker with the rigidly held currency."
Business, The dollar retested record lows against  the euro on Monday as traders continued to shun the U.S.  currency on concerns about bloated deficits in the United  States.
Business," China will maintain a stable monetary  and yuan policy as it tries to keep inflation in check, state  media cited a central banker as saying, amid resurgent  speculation Beijing may tinker with the rigidly held currency."
Sports,"seeded Amelie Mauresmo shook off a slow start and beat Vera Zvonareva 3 6, 6 2, 6 2 to successfully defend her Advanta Championships title for her fifth tournament victory of 2004. Mauresmo seems poised to make a splash in next week's season ending WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles. The Frenchwoman has won two straight tournaments, including in Austria last week."
Sports,"Michael Pittman scores three touchdowns as Tampa Bay holds off the Chiefs, 34-31, on Sunday, putting both squads at 3-5."
World, Yasser Arafat's senior deputies were to  fly to France on Monday hoping to visit the critically ill  Palestinian president after approving a plan for maintaining  law and order in the West Bank and Gaza.
Sports,"Ben Roethlisberger threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns to help the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-3, knocking off the National Football League #39;s last undefeated team."
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt Jr. made up for his big mistake of a week earlier, pulling away from Jeff Gordon Sunday in a pair of overtime laps to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway and tighten the championship chase with two races to go."
World,"The Palestinian Authority #39;s National Security Council on Sunday endorsed a security plan designed to restore law and order in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, but stopped short of calling for an end to attacks on Israel."
World,An official of Macedonia #39;s ruling coalition says Sunday #39;s referendum challenging ethnic Albanian autonomy will go down to defeat for lack of sufficient turnout.
World," Guerrillas attacked a U.S. patrol in  Mosul on Saturday, killing two American soldiers and wounding  four, the U.S. military said on Sunday."
World,"one people died Sunday in an explosion at a mine in the Karaganda region in Kazakhstan, the Interfax news agency said. About 100 miners were at the Shakhtinskaya mine at the time of the incident, which took place in the early hours of Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"By genetically enhancing these brain proteins in mice, Henry Lester and colleagues at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena created a mouse that was far more sensitive to nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco."
Sports,"Two weeks ago, the NFL was as certain and predictable as a German train schedule. All you needed to do was page ahead to February to see which two trains were going to meet at the Super Bowl station."
World,"France dispatched another 600 troops Sunday to help calm the volatile situation in the Ivory Coast, where French forces, deployed to enforce a shaky cease-fire, and ordinary civilians have been the targets of violence."
World,TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid claims that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure.
World,"A suicidal car driver may have caused the train crash which killed seven people and injured 150, it emerged yesterday. Police are investigating whether a man who stopped his car on an unmanned level crossing "
Sports, Seattle cornerback Ken Lucas left the field on a cart after bruising his chest Sunday in the Seahawks' game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Sports,Dale Earnhardt Jr. pulls away from Jeff Gordon Sunday in a pair of overtime laps to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.
World,"A remote-controlled roadside bomb blew up an army patrol car in a pre-dawn attack today in the violence-torn territory of Kashmir, killing an army major and 10 other men, police said."
Sci/Tech,"2 quot; research satellite successfully entering into orbit on Saturday morning, China has accomplished the launch of its 40th satellite since October 1996."
Sports,Britain #39;s world record holder Paula Radcliffe won the women #39;s New York marathon in two hours 23 minutes 10 seconds on Sunday in the race #39;s closest finish and redeem herself 
Sports,"The San Diego Chargers won convincingly for the second straight week, beating the New Orleans Saints 43-17 with sporadic rain drops raining down."
Sports,Ten-man Paris St Germain clinched their seventh consecutive victory over arch-rivals Olympique Marseille with a 2-1 triumph in Ligue 1 on Sunday thanks to a second-half winner by substitute Edouard Cisse.
World,Black Watch troops spent their first day off the front line and thinking ahead to Christmas at home. The troops have returned to Basra after their controversial month-long mission to Camp Dogwood near the Sunni  quot;Triangle of Death quot;.
Business, Japan's Nikkei erased opening gains by  mid morning on Monday as caution over the yen's rise offset  optimism about the post election outlook for Wall Street.
World,Yasser Arafat's top officials plan to travel to Paris to assess the exact condition of their ailing leader.
Business, Japan's Nikkei share average edged down  by midsession on Monday after erasing opening gains as investor  caution over the yen's rise offset optimism about the  post election outlook for Wall Street.
Sci/Tech,UK supermarket chain Tesco  launches an online music service it hopes will rival Apple's market-leading iTunes.
World,At least 16 people died in suicide bombings in Baghdad and Mosul yesterday as insurgents stepped up their campaign to undermine Iraq #39;s security forces and sow ethnic tensions before elections scheduled for January.
Business,"THE stock market is rising, but the dollar is falling. And the decline of the dollar is more likely to continue than the rally of the stock market."
Business,About a dozen brokerage firms are suspected of failing to secure the best available price for stocks they were trading for their customers.
Business,The anticipated release of Halo 2 is the latest and perhaps the best indication of how the blockbuster mentality of Hollywood has pervaded the videogame industry.
Business,The number of jobs advertised in major Australian newspapers rose in October to the highest level since January 2001 as employers face difficulties finding workers as the economy expands.
Business,"Australia #39;s inflation rate was contained and gasoline prices may ease in coming months, Treasuer Peter Costello told reporters in Melbourne."
Business,"BIRMINGHAM, England : British companies are under increasing pressure to relocate parts of their business overseas to remain competitive, with Asia and Eastern Europe the chosen destinations, a survey showed."
Business,"Stockland, Australia #39;s second-biggest property trust by market value, plans to make a proposal involving General Property Trust, the subject of aA\$7."
Business,"The Knowledge Learning Corporation has signed a deal to buy KinderCare Learning Centers, which operates preschool and child care centers, for \$550 million and the assumption of debt."
Sports,"Adam Vinatieri hits four field goals and tosses his first career touchdown pass to help New England bounce St. Louis, 40-22, on Sunday."
Sports,The Chicago Bears stole the New York Giants' early-season formula for success - again and again and ...
World," Yasser Arafat's senior deputies hoped to travel to France on Monday to meet the critically ill Palestinian president but his wife was opposed to the visit, a senior Palestinian official said."
Sports,"Thomas Jefferson once wrote, ""Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."" Similarly, if it were left to me to decide on a winter without hockey, or hockey without winter, I'd actually lean toward a Thrashers-Wild tilt."
Sports,"<em> When Republican Michael G. Fitzpatrick is sworn in as the new congressman from Pennsylvania's 8th District, the longtime Philadelphia sports fan will face some important decisions. Chief among them, of course . . . </em>"
Sports,How something so elephantine can be so simultaneously light on its feet is a mystery. But maybe the New York City Marathon can be explained a bit by Paula Radcliffe #39;s presence yesterday.
Sports,"Marat Safin, on current form, will start the favourite for the Masters Cup that begins in Houston a week today, the 24-year-old Russian having won his third Paris Indoor Open in five years yesterday with a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory over the Czech qualifier "
Sports,"Alan Smith was sent off with two minutes remaining as Manchester United was held 0-0 at Old Trafford by Manchester City. Newcastle lost 4-1 at home to Fulham, while Bolton drew 1-1 at Middlesbrough."
Sports,"Eight seconds into the game, the Arizona Cardinals lost a fumble. They sputtered on offense, committed nine penalties and blew a late lead."
Sports,"The Detroit Lions dropped a second consecutive game on Sunday, falling 17-10 to the Washington Redskins -- and to .500 for the first time this season at 4-4."
Sports,"San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ken Lucas will spend the night in a San Francisco hospital after suffering a chest contusion in Sunday #39;s 42-27 victory over the 49ers."
World,"The epic script of the Middle East conflict could have had Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, kaffiyeh-clad and armed, emerge from his junkyard compound as a born-again peacemaker or guns blazing in martyrdom."
World,"RAMADI, Iraq, Nov 7 (AFP) - Gunmen rounded up and killed 21 policemen and two US soldiers died in separate attacks in Iraq Sunday, one day after car bombs and clashes killed 36 people in the restive Sunni heartland."
World, President Laurent Gbagbo appealed for an end to anti French crowd violence which erupted after France destroyed most of Ivory Coast's small air force in retaliation for the killing of nine French peacekeepers.
Business, Japan's Nikkei share average edged down by midsession on Monday after erasing opening gains as investor caution over the yen's rise offset optimism about the post election outlook for Wall Street.
Sci/Tech," Now with easy customization and process integration, will utility apps dominate?"
Sci/Tech," For Microsoft Corp. shareholders, the holidays will likely come early this year in the form of a one time  #36;3 dividend that's part of the company's plan to return some of its  #36;64.4 billion cash horde back to shareholders. But Microsoft won't hand out the cash unless shareholders allow the company to alter its stock compensation plans, so employees who hold stock options and stock awards aren't hurt by the dividend payout."
Sci/Tech, More Choices for BI on Linux; MySQL Might Have Jumped the Gun
Sci/Tech, Lucent Technologies Inc. and two labor unions agreed Sunday to give themselves one more day to avoid a possible strike.
World," Macedonia's national referendum Sunday on abolishing local autonomy for the country's ethnic Albanian minority failed, authorities said."
World, The Philippines' top envoy on Sunday appealed to Iraqi militants for the release of a Filipino accountant kidnapped earlier this month in Baghdad.
World, Gunmen firing from two cars killed 17 Iraqis as they were heading to work Sunday at a U.S. military facility in the northern city of Tikrit while separate attacks killed four Iraqi security personnel in nearby towns.
Sports,  North Carolina made its national debut Saturday afternoon in a long running reality series starring the ACC. Carolina #39;s 91 78 win over No.
World," NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Gunfire crackled from a  nearby junkyard used by insurgents on Monday when a U.S. Marine  tank company and infantry units began moving into a desert  staging position for an expected offensive on Falluja."
Sports,Auburn gave the Bowl Championship Series suits what they were looking for Saturday night. Auburn #39;s Cole Bennett (87) recovers a fumble in the end zone to score the Tigers #39; first 
Sci/Tech,"Social networking features are popping up on auction and shopping sites, allowing visitors to compare notes and turn e-commerce into a social experience."
Sci/Tech,"Iran has moved against pro-democracy Web sites, blocking hundreds of sites in recent months and making several arrests."
Sci/Tech,"A battle over copyright infringement on the Internet heats up. No, not over music. Over the classic 'Gone With the Wind.'"
Sports,Buffalo football fans who were parked on barstools nonchalantly shrugged off Saturday night #39;s Big 12 big blowout. The second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners pounded the University 
Sci/Tech,Marketers are about to aim at the third screen: the one on the cellphone in your pocket.
Sci/Tech,The deliberate private creation of cellphone dead zones is an act bound to infuriate phone users and the cellphone industry alike.
Business, Japan's Nikkei share average was lower at  midsession on Monday as caution over the yen's rise offset  optimism about the post election outlook for Wall Street.
Sports,"Instead of a letdown after stopping the New England Patriots' winning streak at 21 games last Sunday, Pittsburgh pounded Philadelphia, which started the day 7-0."
Sports,touchdown point spread and a recent history of late season collapses had many thinking the UCLA football team would provide little opposition to rival USC #39;s march to the BCS championship game at the Orange Bowl.
Sports,The Giants coughed up three straight second-quarter turnovers and dissolved in a torrent of penalties in a baffling loss at Giants Stadium.
Sports,"When Tiger Woods and Jay Haas faltered, Retief Goosen knew how to finish, with a brilliant six-under-par 64 and a victory at the Tour Championship."
Sports,"Beaver Creek - In a quiet moment the day before the first World Cup race this season, US Ski Team men #39;s coach Phil McNichol scoffed at those who were predicting a duel for supremacy between the mighty Austrians and the upstart Americans."
Sports,D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp said Sunday that she appears short on votes to support her alternative proposal to construct a major league ballpark adjacent to RFK Stadium.
Sports,"Twins Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States stopped Spain #39;s momentum in the Davis Cup final. The Bryans defeated Tommy Robredo and Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on "
World,Senior Palestinian officials said they planned to travel to Paris on Monday to assess the health of the Palestinian leader and meet with doctors and French authorities.
Business," The dollar slipped to a record low against the euro on Monday on concerns about bloated U.S. budget and current account deficits, weighing on Asian exporters' stocks and sending gold to 16 year highs."
Sports," Rashard Lewis scored 27 points and Ray Allen added 24, leading the Seattle SuperSonics to a 113 94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night."
Business,"British business is facing increasing pressure to move jobs abroad to cut costs and there is no sign that this global trend is set to reverse, an industry survey shows."
Business,"Australia #39;s central bank says there is no pressing need for higher interest rates just now, although it still expects to tighten policy again at some stage in the current expansion amid  quot;favorable quot; economic circumstances."
Business,Tokyo stocks dipped Monday morning as investors took profits from recent gains. The US dollar was down against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues fell 24.
Business,"Eight eBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly \$90,000 (euro 70,000) in restitution and fines after admitting they bid up products online to inflate the prices."
Business,"China, having surprised the world 10 days ago with its first interest rate rise in nine years, took another unusual step last week by publishing for the first time the annual report on its economy by the International Monetary Fund."
Business,CRUDE futures continued to fall today furthering a 10-per-cent decline in the past two weeks on the belief that rising US crude supplies will meet demand for the northern winter.
Business,"Australia #39;s fourth largest bank, Westpac Banking Corp., announced Monday a 16.3 percent rise in net profit in fiscal 2004 and said it was confident of strong performance next year despite intensifying competition."
Business,"Research shows consumers know very little about their credit score, yet that tally goes a long way to determining credit eligibility, the rate someone gets on loans and much more."
Business,"A Monaco-based fund which holds a stake in SK Corp threatened yesterday to take legal action against a corruption-tainted chief executive at the company, South Korea #39;s largest oil refiner."
Business,"China Netcom Group Corp. (Hong Kong) Ltd., China #39;s second-biggest fixed line phone company, plans to spend half of the net proceeds from its HK\$9."
World," A French anti nuclear protester was killed Sunday in eastern France when his leg was severed by a train carrying radioactive waste to Germany, officials said."
Sports, Vince Carter drilled a tiebreaking three  pointer with 4.8 seconds remaining to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 101 97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Air Canada Center.
World, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer arrived in the West Bank for talks with the new Palestinian leadership ahead of a meeting later in the day with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Sci/Tech,"Leading supermarket chain Tesco has launched a music download service, entering a market dominated by Apple Computer #39;s iTunes."
Sci/Tech,Millions of video-game enthusiasts will soon see if Master Chief can successfully defend Earth from an invasion of Covenant forces.
Sci/Tech,The discovery of remains of a tiny human closely related to man on the remote Indonesian island of Flores and tales of Hobbit-like creatures who still roam its jungles have triggered an influx of visitors in search of a fabled lost world.
Sports,"British light welterweight Ricky Hatton has pledged to sacrifice home advantage for a crack at IBF king Kostya Tszyu. Hatton, who was on hand to watch Tszyu impressively dismantle Sharmba Mitchell in Phoenix "
Sports,seeded Marat Safin of Russia overcame a twisted ankle Saturday to reach the final at the Paris Masters for the fourth time in six years and will meet qualifier Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic for the championship.
Sports,"With winds gusting to 30 miles an hour at Ralph Wilson Stadium and with the Buffalo Bills 12 yards from the Jets #39; end zone on Sunday, Willis McGahee took the handoff, cradled the ball and paused."
Sports,"Giants quarterback Kurt Warner walked off the field looking a bit like a chastened child, eyes cast down, licking his lips. He did not yet know that Coach Tom "
Sports,"Points leader Kurt Busch spun out and ran out of fuel, and his misfortune was one of the reasons crew chief Jimmy Fennig elected not to pit with 20 laps to go."
World,A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has rocked northern Japan near the area where the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in years struck in October.
World,Cubans saw President Fidel Castro in a wheel-chair on Sunday in television images that showed the Cuban leader looking rested after shattering his left knee and fracturing his right arm in a fall on Oct. 20.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo sold 500,000 Nintendo DS video game devices during the first week of sales in US stores for the new handheld featuring two screens for game playing, the Japanese game maker said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Firm's ReportNet product now is available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on IBM's pSeries servers.
World,President Bush is reveling in winning the popular vote and feels he can no longer be considered a one-term accident of history.
World,"Each day, detainees in Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, argue before anonymous military officers that they should not be there. The hearings have come under heavy criticism."
World,"France sent 600 more troops to Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abijan, as mobs rampaged against French expatriates."
World,American Special Forces and Iraqi troops seized a hospital considered a refuge for insurgents and a center of propaganda.
Sci/Tech," Taiwan has agreed in principle to allow  microchip packaging firms to set up units in China, but final  approval will have to wait until local elections are completed  next month, a newspaper said on Monday."
Business,"Job advertising in Australia #39;s major newspapers has recorded a significant jump, pointing to a rebound in employment growth in the lead-up to Christmas."
Sci/Tech,"A single molecule may be partly to blame for nicotine #39;s addictive allure, a finding that researchers say could lead to potential therapies to help millions of smokers quit a life-threatening habit."
Sports,World record holder Paula Radcliffe rebounded from her Athens Olympics traumas on Sunday with a dramatic victory in the closest finish yet to the women #39;s New York City marathon.
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Anthony Thomas ran for two touchdowns and the Chicago Bears forced five turnovers in a 28-to-21 win over the New York Giants."
Sports,"It hasn #39;t taken long for Brent Barry to see why he joined the San Antonio Spurs. Barry returns to the city where he spent his previous five NBA seasons as the Spurs, coming off two wins over perennial title contenders, visit the Seattle SuperSonics."
World,"Rebels shot dead 21 Iraqi policemen in cold blood on Sunday, a day after killing 34 people in attacks on security forces, in a clear show of force ahead of an "
Sports,"Denver Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie reaches to catch a 40-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Houston Texans in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004."
World,Six people were killed and 11 seriously hurt Saturday when a high-speed train derailed after colliding with a car at a rural crossing in southern England.
Business," The number of job advertisements in Australian newspapers rose 5.0 in October from September, and climbed 5.2 from a year earlier, Australia  amp; New Zealand Banking Group Ltd."
Business,Japanese automaker Honda says it plans to meet growing demand in China by boosting production at one of its two car-assembly plants there.
Business,"The average US retail price of gasoline fell 2.67 cents in the past two weeks, its first decline since early September due to increased crude oil production, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday."
World,"IRAQ declared a state of emergency in much of the country yesterday, based on the national safety law which was passed in July soon after the US-led coalition formally handed over power."
Business,"BRITISH business is open to the threat of terror attack unless it works more closely with the Government to assess and counter active security risks, a former intelligence chief will tell the CBI today."
Business,Some of Australia #39;s biggest property interests have placed their shares under a trading halt amid speculation of further major consolidation in the sector.
Sports,Novembers are defining months in the Mile High City. It #39;s around the time of year when Super Bowl teams gather confidence for the stretch run.
World,"Ahmed Qureia, the Palestinian prime minister, has appealed to all political and military factions to avoid violence while Yasser Arafat lies critically ill in a French military hospital - and after he dies."
World,"All facts,challenges and problems considered, and there are many (from the security issue to the mobilization of a brand new free nations with very little if at all infrastructure and functioning civil society to ethnic, economical and political factor "
World," A passenger bus returning to Egypt from Saudi Arabia collided with a truck Sunday, killing 33 people, police said."
Business," Air passenger numbers will grow again  in 2005 but the global airline industry will only post its  first profit in five years if oil prices drop by some  $15 a  barrel, an industry expert said on Monday."
World,Asia-Pacific leaders meet in Australia to discuss how to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of extremists. 
Business,"Washington area's job growth and well-educated consumers attract plenty of nationally-known retailers willing to compete for space, driving up rent prices."
Business,"Australia #39;s central bank said Monday that an expected increase in inflation next year could force it to raise interest rates. The government has pledged to keep interest rates low, but prices have been rising "
Business,"hit Mitsubishi Motors of Japan has reported a group net loss of  $A1.824 billion in the first half of the 2004 business year, compared with a loss of  $A1 billion a year earlier."
Business,The Chinese Government will trim spending next year in an effort to slow economic growth to a more sustainable pace. Vice Finance Minister Lou Jiwei says China will reduce the 
Business,"Hardly anybody likes the current tax system. But as President Bush undertakes the potentially historic task of coming up with something better, he is confronting "
Business,"Infosys Technologies on Monday announced that its Board of Directors approved Sponsoring a Secondary ADS Offering ( quot;the Offering quot;), against equity shares held by its existing shareholders in India."
Business," Pfizer, the world #39;s largest drug maker, is discussing with US regulators whether to add a stronger warning to its Bextra painkiller about rare, serious skin reactions."
Business,"FOR Microsoft shareholders, Christmas may come early this year in the form of a one-off \$US2.35 (\$3) dividend that #39;s part of the company #39;s plan to return some of its \$US50."
Sci/Tech,"Halo 2, the stunning Xbox video game nearly three years in the making, goes on sale at midnight tonight, with Microsoft pulling out the stops to herald its launch as a pop culture event."
Sci/Tech,"The machine began life as a research project in 2000, is presently the world #39;s fastest supercomputer, and has only four publicly announced customers."
Sci/Tech,"Looking to tap into discontent with Microsoft, Novell is set to deliver this week a package of Linux-based software for the PC that includes Office-like productivity applications, along with e-mail and Web browsing programs."
Sci/Tech,"America #39;s students are back to school, but it seems they have yet to learn their lesson about file sharing. Despite the efforts of digital music services, record "
Sports,"A clutch shot and flawless performance by US Open champion Retief Goosen. A rare collapse by Tiger Woods. In a fitting end to the PGA Tour season, the unflappable Goosen closed with a 6-under-par 64 to win "
Sports,Reborn Russian star Marat Safin basked in the glory of clinching his third Paris Masters title but insisted that world number one Roger Federer is still in a league of his own and is on his way to becoming one of the greatest players of all time.
Sports," The Pittsburgh Steelers are doing things never seen before in the NFL, largely because of rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger."
Sports,Malaga goalkeeper Juan Calatayud has played down talk of a summer switch to Real Madrid. The 25 year-old is expected to move to Real at season #39;s end after signing a new contract extension with a revised buyout clause of a knockdown 5 million.
Sports," Eli Manning could have flopped this Sunday, could #39;ve watched that wretched Bears offense rip off four straight touchdowns, and the Giants could have scored a few points in the process."
Sports,"Charlotte , NC -- The strange sensation of accomplishment, coupled with an odd bit of euphoria and a good measure of relief, was all so new to Tyler Brayton, the Raiders #39; second-year defensive end wasn #39;t sure how to act."
World,Australian snooker star Eddie Charlton dies in New Zealand following an operation.
Business,"House price growth remains strong despite concerns about interest rate rises, Land Registry figures indicate."
Business, Australian diversified property group Stockland (SGP.AU) is set to launch a share based bid for General Property Trust (GPT.
World,"ELEANOR HALL: Hundreds of French reinforcements have been sent to stop escalating violence in Ivory Coast. On the weekend, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the commercial capital Abidjan to "
World,"A person has died after being hit by a train in Berkshire, a day after the Ufton Nervet carnage. A British Transport Police spokesman said a train hit someone standing on the tracks at "
World,"The Socialist-led coalition government is committed to achieving membership of NATO and the EU, which has sent a questionnaire containing 3,000 questions that Macedonia must answer before talks about membership of the bloc can start."
World,US warplanes pounded Falluja on Monday as ground forces battled guerrillas on the outskirts of the rebel-held city that American and Iraqi forces were poised to storm.
World,Police in the Netherlands have arrested two men who allegedly called for the beheading of a Dutch politician in the name of Islam.
World,India has accused Pakistan of trying to derail its plan to begin talks with Kashmiri separatists. The accusation was made by Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil who is visiting the Indian-administered Kashmir.
World,"JENIN: Four Palestinian militants were shot dead in their car on Sunday by undercover Israeli forces here, Palestinian medical and security sources said."
World,"Russians celebrated their Revolution Day holiday Sunday with marches and rallies in Moscow and many other cities. In contrast to monolithic displays of devotion to the Soviet state, a feature of that marked "
World,  Buddhists in Thailand have implored Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to end violence targeting them on an almost daily basis in the south of the country.
World,"New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming was offered 200,000 to join a match-fixing syndicate in 1999."
Sports,"Another dominating triumph against another unbeaten team raises the stakes: These Steelers just might be the class of the NFL. By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette."
Sports,Rashard Lewis scored 27 points and Ray Allen 24 to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to a shock 113-94 victory Sunday over the San Antonio Spurs.
World,Police say they are not assuming that a car driver committing suicide caused Saturday's rail crash.
Business,A village in the Ligurian hills is home to one of Italy's first envrionmentally friendly schools.
World,"Each day, detainees in Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, argue before anonymous military officers that they should not be in custody. The hearings have brought heavy criticism."
World, A strong earthquake with a magnitude of  5.9 jolted northern Japan Monday in the latest aftershock to  hit a region struck by a deadly tremor last month.
Business,Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday that its losses jumped for the first half of the fiscal year as the Japanese automaker struggled to recover from an auto-defect scandal that has sent sales plunging.
Business,year notes fell in Asia as traders prepared to bid for  $51 billion of debt being sold this week and on expectations the Federal Reserve will raise its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point in two days.
Business,"CAMARILLO, Calif. An increase in the worldwide supply of crude oil contributed to dip in US prices at the gas pump over the last two weeks."
Business,"BEIJING : The Chinese government will try to cut its huge deficit next year and curb investment financed from public coffers, state media said, quoting Vice Finance Minister Lou Jiwei."
Business,"Stockland, Australia #39;s fourth-biggest property trust, offered to buy General Property Trust for A\$7.5 billion (\$5.7 billion) in stock in an attempt to foil a rival bid by Lend Lease Corp."
Sci/Tech,Supermarket group Tesco is launching itself into the world of digital music with an online download service designed to take on the might of Apple #39;s iTunes.
Sci/Tech,"mostly men in their late teens and 20 #39;s - will line up near Union Square in New York, eagerly awaiting their first glimpse of the sequel to a science-fiction blockbuster."
Sci/Tech,"When it was revealed that developer Rockstar Games #39; Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would be three times larger than their previous epic,Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, I almost cringed."
Sports,VILLANOVA - The difference between Amelie Mauresmo and Vera Zvonareva in the WTA rankings is less than 10 places. The difference between Mauresmo and Zvonareva on the court is considerably wider.
Sports,Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt has been knocked out of the Paris Masters by Russian sixth seed Marat Safin. Safin put down the battling challenge of the Australian second seed to reach the semi-finals 
Sports,Some things never change. Manchester City are still looking for their first win at Old Trafford in three decades. Kevin Keegan is still moved to tears whenever he encounters Sir Alex Ferguson and Alan Smith 
Sports,"The defense setup the offense all day, but a 41-yard touchdown run by Anthony Thomas in the fourth quarter helped seal the upset victory over the Giants."
Sports,"The Manchester derby ended goalless despite faltering United having several good chances, possibly the best of which came in the 63rd minute when Alan Smith #39;s acrobatic effort was cleared off the line by City #39;s Steve McManaman."
World,US warplanes pounded Falluja early today as ground forces battled insurgents on the outskirts of the rebel-held city that American and Iraqi forces were poised to storm.
World,"At least 21 Iraqi policemen were killed by an armed group that stormed a police station Sunday in a small town located 200 kilometres west of Baghdad, a police officer said."
World,Relatives of the three soldiers of the British Black Watch regiment killed in Iraq have lashed out at the UK government #39;s decision to send them into a more dangerous zone.
World,"Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (L) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Tony Blair (R) after talks in Brussels November 5, 2004 ahead of the second day of a EU summit."
World,"Gunmen stormed police stations in western Iraq on Sunday and shot dead up to 22 Iraqi policemen in cold blood, a day after attacks on security forces killed 35 people, police and witnesses said."
World,"MOSCOW, November 7 (RIA Novosti) - Communists and other Left-wing opposition forces rallied on Theater Square, in Moscow #39;s center, on the 87th Bolshevik Revolution anniversary."
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SYDNEY, Australia -- Nuclear terrorism is a real threat which the world must take immediate action against in "
Sci/Tech,"University and the Institute for Genomic Research agree to jointly pursue experiments and federal funding in genomics, human health, agriculture, veterinary medicine and biodefense. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,ELEANOR HALL: During the Federal election campaign the Howard Government stressed that interest rates were more likely to rise under a Labor government than under the Coalition.
Business,"An increase in the worldwide supply of crude oil contributed to a dip in US prices at the gas pump over the last two weeks, an industry analyst said Sunday."
Sports,"The Pittsburgh Steelers are accomplishing feats never seen in the NFL, largely because of rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers combined their new quarterback with a touch of the old - Jerome "
Sports," Just when it appeared Eddie Jones was becoming a has been offensively, the 33 year old reached back in time Saturday against Washington and had one of the best rapid fire showings of his five year Heat career."
Sci/Tech,Firm set to release its first Linux desktop package since acquiring SuSE Linux and Ximian. Will it unseat Microsoft Office?
Sports," Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Caron Butler added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers handed Atlanta its third straight lopsided loss, beating the winless Hawks 106 90 Sunday night."
Sci/Tech,Mattel and a Japanese manufacturer have adopted these high-rise chips. Will Nintendo be next?<br /> Photos: Matrix's high-rise chips
Sports," Burned for a touchdown on the game's first play, it was hard to imagine the Baltimore Ravens would win on the strength of their special teams. A spirited defensive stand, capped by an NFL record 106 yard interception return by Ed Reed, didn't hurt, either."
Sci/Tech,"At SC2004 show, Dell and HP plan to unveil servers that can be networked into a single high-performance technical computer."
World," Guerrillas attacked a U.S. patrol in Mosul on Saturday, killing two American soldiers and wounding four, the U.S. military said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," ALBANY, N.Y.    Eight eBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly  #36;90,000 in restitution and fines after admitting they bid up products online to inflate the prices."
Sports, Willis McGahee ran for 132 yards and a touchdown to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 22 17 victory over the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Sci/Tech,World's fastest supercomputer can now be yours for only \$1.5 million. Machine combines exotic and mainstream technology.
Business," Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd. moved on Monday to prevent a hostile bid from U.S. cable company Liberty Media Corp., launching a plan to issue stock options that would dilute the stake of any predator."
Business," Australia's central bank has eased fears of a pre Christmas interest rate rise, saying it sees no need yet for an increase in a buoyant economy firmly underpinned by global recovery and strong commodity prices."
Business," Once written off as the poor cousin of Asian powerhouse China, India is to open talks today to forge a strategic partnership with the European Union, a status so far restricted to just five big countries."
Business,"0530 GMT - US Treasury prices little changed in Asia as market shifted focus to a policy-setting meeting of US Federal Reserve later in the week, which market expects to raise interest rates by 25 basis points."
Business,"China will selectively reduce spending to help trim its ballooning fiscal deficit, state media reported Monday, citing top economic officials."
Business,"South Korean regulators have widened a probe into Microsoft #39;s local subsidiary over allegations the US software giant violated trade rules by tying its Media Player program to its Windows operating system, the regulators said Monday."
World," Nuclear terrorism is a real threat which the world must take immediate action against in order to prevent a nuclear September 11 style outrage, according to the head of the UN's atomic energy agency."
World,"Around 200 fighters stormed a police station in Haditha, west of Baghdad, and another smaller station in the nearby village of Haqlaniya."
World,United States troops have stormed key areas of Fallujah just hours after two soldiers of the Black Watch battle group were seriously injured in an attack by a suicide bomber.
Business,"Carlos Gutierrez #39;s life story is the kind that President Bush admires: The son of a Cuban political refugee, he worked his way from delivering Frosted Flakes in the toughest "
Sci/Tech,Comcast trials will provide a big clue about the software giant's prospects for cable success.
Sci/Tech,Looking for an alternative to Internet Explorer that addresses IE's notorious security flaws and has killer search capabilities to boot?  Look no farther: Firefox is truly a searcher's browser.
Business,"THE HAGUE (THE NETHERLANDS): Assuring foreign investors of continuity in policies and that India will never become an  quot;international liability, quot; Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said there was no question of going back on the economic reforms initiated 13 "
Business," The average price of gasoline fell nearly 3 cents per gallon for the first time in two months, according to a national survey released Sunday."
Business,"TOKYO : Japanese automaker Honda is to spend 340 million dollars to quadruple capacity at its joint plant with Dongfeng Motor in Wuhan, China, to 120,000 units by 2006."
Business," Stockland Group (SGP.AU) said Monday it has made an all scrip bid for Generap Property Trust (GPT.AU), valuing the company at A $3."
Business, South Korea #39;s anti monopoly watchdog said Monday it has expanded investigations into Microsoft Corp. after RealNetworks Inc.
Business," Consideration is being given to the effects of the high Australian dollar against the US dollar, with  quot;buyers being held back while the currency remains at 76 cents, quot; says Peter Morgan, of Tolhurst Noall in Sydney."
Business,Year-end tax planning involves making moves before Dec. 31 that will save on this year #39;s taxes. The tactic involves the timing and the method by which your income is reported and your deductions and tax credits are claimed.
Business, Oil prices slipped on Monday but held  above  $49 a barrel as easing concerns about a winter supply  crunch pulled the market further away from record highs set two  weeks ago.
Business, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd. moved  to ward off any hostile bid from U.S. cable company Liberty  Media Corp. with a plan to issue stock options to dilute the  stake of any predator.
World,"Thai academics say policies in the country's south are not working, and call on Thaksin Shinawatra to apologise."
World,"The first human trial of an artificial 'bio' kidney offers \hope of a working implant for patients, say experts."
Sports,"  Over the last three years, the New England Patriots have defined the word  quot;team. quot; Yesterday they redefined it and along the way embarrassed an ill prepared team that couldn't execute, the St. Louis Rams, 40 22, at the Edward Jones Dome."
World,"  The hulks of the 69 ton M1A1 Abrams tanks were barely visible on the dark desert plain, but the rumble of their engines filled the night."
Sports,"  Look for the drop kick next week. And while they're at it, don't forget the Statue of Liberty play, the fumblerooskie, and the time tested  quot;everybody go long quot; that's worked so well in schoolyard playgrounds during recess through the years."
World,"NIAMEY, Niger -- French troop reinforcements flew to the coastal city of Abidjan in riot-torn Ivory Coast yesterday amid rising concerns that the conflict between government and rebel forces was on the verge of spiraling out of control and could dramatically hurt its West African neighbors."
World,"NANCY -- A French antinuclear protester was killed yesterday in eastern France when his leg was severed by a train carrying radioactive waste to Germany, officials said. Paramedics quickly cared for protester Sebastien Briat, 21, after the accident near the town of Avricourt, but he died on the way to a hospital, officials said. He had been surprised by the ..."
Sports,"  Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez cut short his tour of Japan today (Japan time), electing to fly back to the United States. Ramirez, who participated in a home run derby yesterday and played five innings last night, getting two hits, told team officials that his left hamstring was bothering him. Officials decided that if Ramirez was unavailable to ..."
World,  Yasser Arafat's wife accused Palestinian leaders hoping to travel to France today to visit her critically ill husband of plotting to ''bury him alive. quot;
Sports,"  It was bad enough that Bill Belichick had to design a defensive game plan with Asante Samuel and Randall Gay at cornerback. But four minutes into the game, the Patriots coach watched in dismay as Samuel went off with a shoulder injury that sent him to the locker room."
World,"SKOPJE, Macedonia -- A referendum bid to block a law that gives Macedonia's Albanian minority more rights failed yesterday, upholding the Western-brokered peace plan that ended ethnic fighting in 2001."
World,"  Hoping to avoid a UN showdown, Iran and the European Union's three big powers reached a preliminary agreement over Tehran's nuclear program, Iran's chief negotiator said yesterday."
Sports,  It seems most everyone on the St. Louis sideline figured out the Patriots were up to something when they lined up for a field goal midway through the third quarter. The problem was they couldn't get the message to the 11 Rams on the field at the time.
World,"  Iraq's interim prime minister, Iyad Allawi, is dispatching envoys to neighboring Arab states to win support for his handling of the insurgency in his homeland, a government spokesman said yesterday."
Sports,  The wind and Willis McGahee are providing the Buffalo Bills a formidable 1 2 punch.
Sports,"The Arizona Cardinals have taken to losing like a beatnik to Berkeley. Consider this contrast: the man brought in to reverse the desert doldrums, Dennis Green, was gunning for his 100th regular-season coaching victory yesterday at Pro Player Stadium in Miami; you have to go back to 1986 to account for the last 100 Cardinals wins, when the franchise was ..."
Sports,"  The Pittsburgh Steelers made certain there's nobody unbeaten now in the NFL, except for Ben Roethlisberger."
Sports,  The Chicago Bears stole the New York Giants' early season formula for success    again and again and again.
Sports,"  When the Bruins embarked on their annual February trip in 2000, prospects for a successful season were grim. They were racked with injuries, and the losing was weighing on everyone. Ray Bourque, who began playing in Boston in 1979, always thought he would finish his career in the black and gold, but he started rethinking that as the ..."
Sports,"  Precious few professional athletes leave their sport on their terms. Even fewer depart having won a championship in their final game. Injuries, diminished skills, and burnout can cut short careers."
Sports,"With the exception of some late-game trash-talking between the Boston bench and some boisterous New York fans at Madison Square Garden, the Celtics handled their first win of the season with considerable restraint. There were high-fives and hugs, but nothing over the top despite a 34-point rout of the Knicks Saturday night."
Sports,"Junior Jimmy Howard and freshman Matt Lundin combined to make 24 saves yesterday as Maine blanked New Hampshire, 3-0, in a Hockey East game before a sellout crowd of 5,641 at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine."
Sports,"A year ago, Boston College coach Tom O'Brien described his team's 35-25 victory at Rutgers as  quot;the greatest gut-check I've ever been around, quot; after the Eagles rallied from a 22-13 halftime deficit to earn their all-important sixth win of the season, making them bowl eligible."
Sports,"The people have been calling for it, two (or three) communities have been looking forward to it for weeks, and yesterday, it finally happened: a battle of two of the top teams in the state, a game that pitted two undefeated squads, a game so important it had to be held at the neutral site of Chelmsford High."
Business,"  Three year old Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. already has seen its share of milestones. Its scientists cloned the first Heparin sugar degrading enzyme, a breakthrough in understanding the role of complex sugars as a conduit for viruses and diseases. Its executives recruited medical luminaries like M. Judah Folkman and Eugene Braunwald to the company's scientific advisory board."
Business,"  For Microsoft Corp. shareholders, the holidays will likely come early this year in the form of a one time  $3 dividend that's part of the company's plan to return some of its  $64.4 billion cash hoard to shareholders."
Business,"It's official. Weblogs matter. A few of them anyway. In the election cycle just ended, the blogs made a serious presidential candidate of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean."
Business,"TRENTON, N.J. -- Lucent Technologies Inc. and two labor unions agreed yesterday to give themselves one more day to avoid a possible strike."
Business,"  Delta Air Lines Inc. , the number three US carrier, said yesterday it will cut 2,000 aircraft maintenance jobs, up to 3,100 customer service jobs, and between 1,600 and 1,800 supervisory and administrative personnel as part of a previously announced plan to cut total staffing by 7,000."
Business,"World News: The Hague, Nov 8 : Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says a visit to the Netherlands brought him luck. It was on his return from a visit to this country in 1991 that he was called upon to "
Business,"EBAY VENDORS were ordered to pay nearly \$90,000 in restitution and fines after admitting they bid up products online to inflate the prices."
Business,Tokyo stocks finished lower Monday as investors took profits from recent gains. The US dollar fell to an all-time low against the euro and a seven-month low against the Japanese yen amid worries about the US current account and budget deficits.
Business,"A British industry survey has shown that business is facing increasing pressure to move jobs abroad to cut costs, with no sign that this global trend is set to reverse."
Business,Lucent Technologies Inc. and two labor unions agreed yesterday to give themselves one more day to avoid a possible strike. Both sides faced a midnight 
Business,"A proposal to build a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Laveen, the area #39;s first south of the Rio Salado, has drawn the ire of labor groups, but local leaders call the project needed and the cornerstone to good growth in the area."
Sci/Tech,  It #39;s a big day for a big check in St. Louis where the team behind a rocket plane called SpaceShipOne has accepted a  $10 million prize for advancements in private space travel and tourism.
Sci/Tech,"Industry and regulators continue to intensify the fight against intellectual piracy, with the movie industry the latest to crack the whip."
Sci/Tech,A DIRECTOR of technology for security outfit RSA Security has warned online customers are not  quot;authenticated enough quot; and there needs to be moves towards toward a mandated identity policy.
Sci/Tech,"Wireless Internet access, already pervasive in other cities, could debut at top Indianapolis locations such as the airport and the Convention Center as early as next year."
Sports,"Tiger Woods tried to get a read on Retief Goosen when they faced each other in the Presidents Cup.  quot;I mean, I played him in two matches and he didn #39;t say one single word, quot; Woods said, smiling at the memory."
Sports,"He follows team orders, stays clean late in race to win, steps up in chase for title. By Mike Harris. AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr."
Sports,"He won the season-ending Champ-car Mexican Grand Prix, leading wire-to-wire to take his seventh victory of the 14-race season. Pole-sitter Bourdais began the race with a 22-point lead over front-row neighbour Bruno Junqueira."
Sports,"At the start of their work day on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes was the man with the reputation and big-time stats."
Sports,"Seattle SuperSonics, who lost their opener by 30 points to the Clippers, took a second straight victory at home Sunday night after downing the San Antonio Spurs 113-94."
Sports,Plummer threw four touchdowns and Smith became the Denver Broncos #39; all-time leading receiver in a 31-13 victory over the Houston Texans.
World,"Asked to freeze enrichment, Iran says its atomic plants geared solely to electricity generation, but it will never give up its right to develop such technology entirely."
World,Tokyo- An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude at Ritcher Scale rocked the Northern Japan on Monday. It is an earthquake prone area where country #39;s deadliest earthquake in years struck last month.
World,"Description: Dutch authorities have indicted seven people in murder of a provocative filmmaker. Theo Van Gogh made films critical of Islamic violence against women and insulted Christians, Jews and others."
World,"Militants holding three foreign UN workers Sunday gave Afghan officials a list of 26 prisoners whom they want released, with Tuesday the new deadline."
Sci/Tech,"Supermarket giant Tesco launches a new digital download store today, becoming the latest entrant in the music downloading market - a 25m a year business dominated by Apple #39;s iTunes."
Sports,Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart moved closer to to the Bundesliga summit with impressive wins in Sunday #39;s league programme. Ralf Rangnick #39;s Schalke made it six wins out of six in beating Thomas Doll #39;s Hamburger SV 2-1 at the AOL Arena.
Sports," quot;You go four years and win over 10 games a year, and it #39;s taken for granted, quot; he said.  quot;We did not play any harder when we were winning 10 and 11 a year, I promise you that."
Sports,"  How do you beat the Greatest Show On Turf with two rookie cornerbacks, one of whom just arrived from the practice squad?"
Sports,It was three plays that stood out like Howard Stern in a crowd of pre-schoolers. Three plays that made your eyes bulge and mouth flap in disbelief.
Sports,"OTSU (Japan): World number-one Annika Sorenstam shot into the history books with a solid nine-stroke victory in the Mizuno Classic yesterday, becoming only the second player to win an LPGA event four years in a row."
Sports,"If you allowed yourself to think the unthinkable and harbor dreams of a Texans playoff berth in 2004, this was your  quot;Stagger Lee."
World,"An explosion blew the door off a Muslim school in a southern Dutch town and shattered windows across the street Monday, Dutch television reported."
World,"The international problems facing President Bush look no less daunting in the rosy dawn of a new term. But if Iraq stabilizes enough to give the president breathing room, the "
World, A strong earthquake with a magnitude of  5.9 jolted northern Japan on Monday in the latest aftershock to  hit a region struck by a deadly tremor last month.
Sports,"ANNIKA SORENSTAM matched Laura Davies #39; LPGA Tour record for consecutive victories in a tournament today, closing with a seven-under 65 for her fourth straight Mizuno Classic title in Otsu, Japan."
Sci/Tech,"EDITOR #39;S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on the spyware epidemic. NEW YORK - David Eckstein turned on his computer one day and launched his Web browser, just as he had every day."
Sports,The Che are gasping for air in the turbulent waters of La Liga. Now they must fight to ensure their next breath is not their last in the quest to retain the Championship when they travel to new boys Getafe.
Sports,"Swedish Annika Sorenstam is all smiles as she holds winner #39;s trophy following her victory on the final round of the US \$ 1million (euro 780,000) LPGA Mizuno classic at Seta golf course in Otsu western Japan, Sunday, Nov 7, 2004."
Sports,"BRONCOS 31, TEXANS 13: At Denver - Rod Smith set records he could savor, the good Jake Plummer showed up again and Denver won a game it simply had to have."
Sports,"With the Cleveland Browns on the verge of forcing overtime, Ravens Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed entered the NFL record book with the longest interception in league history."
Sci/Tech,"GIANT SUPERMARKET chain Tesco has decided to launch a music download service of its very own. According to a SpokesGrocer, songs will be available at www."
Sci/Tech,"If you use a computer, you should be thankful that Congress is aiming to outlaw the scourge known as spyware. But if you think making spyware illegal will end the pop-up ads, hijacked browsers and gridlocked "
Sci/Tech,"More than 200 European bird species, including 70 in the UK, are under threat, a study warns."
Business,Oil prices slipped on Monday but held above \$49 a barrel as easing concerns about a winter supply crunch pulled the market further away from record highs set two weeks ago.
World, Nicaragua's leftist Sandinista Front sought to capitalize on the recent fracturing of a rival party during municipal elections Sunday amid ongoing attempts to remove the country's president from office.
World, New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming said he was alarmed at the scale of planning Australia had put in to conquer their final cricket frontier in India.
Sci/Tech," Global warming is heating the Arctic almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet in a thaw that threatens the livelihoods of millions of people and could wipe out polar bears by 2100, an eight nation report said on Monday."
Business,TOKYO : Scandal-hit Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors interim net loss nearly doubled to 146.16 billion yen (1.38 billion dollars) and is to downgrade its full-year earnings forecast.
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its intentions to conduct a major evaluation of its approach in dealing with safety concerns involving drugs, primarily those that are already marketed."
Sci/Tech,"Better IT security and identity management is necessary if online commerce and e-government services are to succeed, RSA Security chief executive Arthur Coviello said."
Sports,"Commotion simply isn #39;t part of his makeup, the level of Retief Goosen #39;s stoic personality fast approaching legendary proportions on the PGA Tour."
Sports,"Jose Mourinho sounded his most magnanimous as Chelsea opened a two-point lead at the top of the Premiership.  quot;I don #39;t want the credit when I don #39;t deserve it, quot; the west London club #39;s Portuguese "
World,"Senior deputies to the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, who is critically ill in France, are due to fly to Paris today to get first-hand information on his condition."
World,"For the Israelis who hated and feared him, the Palestinians who chafed at his corruption, or the Western and Arab diplomats who despaired at his mendacity and unwillingness to settle the conflict "
Sports,"Somewhere in the recesses of first-year coach Lovie Smith #39;s wish list for his Chicago Bears (3-5), he had Sunday #39;s 28-21 win over the New York Giants in mind."
World,"A referendum on territorial law that intends to give Macedonia #39;s Albanian minority greater autonomy failed to pass the turnout minimum, the Macedonian State Election Commission (SEC) announced Monday."
Business," European shares eased on Monday despite lower oil prices as the euro at a new record high against the dollar hurt exporters, and BT weighed after the telecoms operator made an acquisition of nearly  #36;1 billion."
Business," China and other Asian economies should brace themselves for possible severe trade friction with the United States due to large American trade deficits, a top US economist says."
World, The US led military in Afghanistan expressed hope that three foreign UN employees being held hostage by suspected Taliban remnants would be freed soon.
World, Zimbabwe #39;s ruling party elected longtime cabinet minister Joyce Mujuru as the country #39;s first woman vice president at the end of a party congress.
Business,"Japanese car maker Mitsubishi, hit by a defect cover-up scandal earlier this year, posts heavy losses as sales plunge."
Business,Airline British Airways reveals pre-tax profits more than doubled to 220m in the July to September period.
Business,US giant General Electric sells a majority stake in its Indian outsourcing arm for \$500m to two private equity firms.
Business,CBI director general Digby Jones says shifting jobs abroad will help UK firms  survive globalisation and raise staff skill levels.
Sports,"  This was all about Athens, about redemption for one and validation for the other. Britain's Paula Radcliffe, the fastest female marathoner in history, failed to finish either of her Olympic races last summer. South Africa's Hendrik Ramaala was a five ringed dropout, too, reinforcing his reputation as a man who could go only half the distance."
World," An explosion damaged an Islamic  school in the southern Dutch town of Eindhoven Monday, police  said, the latest attack on a Muslim institution following the  murder of a filmmaker critical of Islam last week."
World,DAVID Blunketts pregnant former lover and her family believe he colluded with Britains most salacious tabloid newspaper in a desperate attempt to break up her marriage.
World,"A European deal to freeze Iran's nuclear program, provide the Islamic republic with lucrative trade incentives and keep it out of the U.N. Security Council could be signed by midweek if two critical issues can be quickly resolved, U.S., European and Iranian officials said in interviews Sunday."
World,"Ivory Coast forces will immediately pull back from front lines, the presidential spokesman said Sunday, after a day of clashes with French peacekeepers that left the West African nation's air force in shreds."
World,Ghana's authorities are to decide whether to press charges against seven people held over a coup attempt.
World,Pitcairn Island selects its first woman mayor in its 214-year history after its former mayor - a convicted rapist - was sacked last week.
World,Animated film The Incredibles beats Disney/Pixar's previous US box office record for Finding Nemo.
Business,  General Electric Co. (GE) said it will sell a majority interest in its India based global business processing operation GE Capital International Services for  $500 million in cash to private 
Business,"BT Group Plc (BT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) is committed to its existing dividend policy, Britain #39;s dominant fixed-line telecoms operator said on Monday, seeking to allay concerns its latest US purchase may come at the expense "
Business,Tokyo stocks sank on Monday as the dollar #39;s fall against the Japanese yen and euro and the benchmark stock index #39;s three-day rally prompted investors to lock in profits on blue chip exporters.
Business,Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday that its losses grew in the first half of the fiscal year as the Japanese automaker struggled to recover from an auto-defect scandal that has sent sales plunging.
Business,"MUMBAI: DHL has agreed to pay \$125 million for a majority stake in Indian courier firm Blue Dart Express, sparking a rally in its rivals on hopes of consolidation in India #39;s fragmented courier industry."
Business,"Eight EBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly \$90,000 US in restitution and fines after admitting they bid up products online to inflate the prices."
Business,The University of Western Ontario is ranked third among Canada #39;s biggest universities in the annual Maclean #39;s magazine ratings that hit newsstands today.
Business,INDUSTRY is gearing up for a push to reform the European Union #39;s sluggish markets and to boost the skills of Britain #39;s workforce as hundreds of thousands of jobs are sucked away to Asia or Eastern Europe.
Sci/Tech,"TESCO will go head-to-head with Apple #39;s iTunes as the supermarket giant launches its own music download service today. Already a top three UK music retailer from CD albums sold in its stores, Tesco is the "
Sci/Tech,Global warming (news - web sites) is heating the Arctic almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet in a thaw that threatens the livelihoods 
Sci/Tech,Protecting your computer doesn #39;t have to be a life-changing experience. But you do need to be more careful now than ever before.
Sports,"You see all the bodies, all the numbers, all the safety pins, you might think the New York City Marathon is about nothing more than filling every available inch on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge."
Sports,"seeded Amelie Mauresmo of France shook off a slow start yesterday to beat Russian Vera Zvonareva 3 6, 6 2, 6 2 to successfully defend her Advanta Championship title for her fifth tournament victory of the season."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has laid the blame for his side #39;s recent lack of form at the feet of his expensively assembled strikeforce.
Sports,"Marat Safin, back to his best with a record-equalling third Paris Masters title, hopes to be a match for world No1 Roger Federer next year."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ  The Chicago Bears forced five turnovers Sunday, three of them in a 20-point explosion late in the half, in beating the New York Giants 28-21."
Sports,(11/08/04) The Washington Redskins grabbed a 17-to-10 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Clinton Portis ran for 147 yards on 34 carries and threw a tiebreaking touchdown pass.
Sports,"Tony Eury Sr. oversees Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the racetrack, but Sunday he extended his domain to Victory Lane. Earnhardt was unbuckling to crawl out of the No."
Sports,"Displaying incredible hustle, Dwight Smith chased Eddie Kennison 59 yards and forced him to fumble into the end zone. By ROGER MILLS, Times Staff Writer."
World,A magnitude-5.9 earthquake rocked northern Japan this morning near the area where the countrys deadliest earthquake in a decade struck last month.
World,Hizbollah yesterday announced that a  quot;Mirsad 1 quot; unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carried out its maiden mission over Israel.
World,Police were trying to determine yesterday whether a suicide was the cause of a train-car collision that killed six people and seriously injured 11 Saturday evening after a car stopped on the tracks as the high-speed train approached.
World,British Airways PLC said Monday that net profit rose by 25.5 percent over the latest quarter and that passenger numbers also rose.
World,"threatened that they may disappear soon due to intensive agriculture and climate change, scientists say.  quot;The number of bird species in trouble across Europe is rising, quot; said BirdLife, a British-based conservation group."
Sports," Points were in abundance for some of the NFL's top teams, even in road games."
Sports, Detroit at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST). The defending NBA champs visit Elton Brand and the Clippers.
Sports," In a fitting end to the PGA Tour season, U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen closed with a 6 under 64 to win the Tour Championship on Sunday by four shots and become only the third player to overtake Tiger Woods in the final round."
Business,"TOKYO : Japanese share prices closed 0.70 percent lower Monday amid uncertainty over the direction of global oil prices and after leading index figures suggested the domestic economy could be slowing, dealers said."
Business,Global media group News Corp. has launched a shareholders #39; rights plan to protect shareholders #39; interests if any attempt is made to wrest control from executive chairman Rupert Murdoch and his family.
Business,"Blue Dart Express Ltd. said on Monday that the Indian promoters and Newfields Holdings Ltd. have decided to sell their shares, collectively constituting 68."
Sci/Tech,"The network will reach almost 90 per cent of the capital #39;s population of three million and aims to make accessing the internet as easy as using mobile phones, a project coordinator said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The makers of a British designed  quot;Jetpod quot; taxi, which they hope to introduce to British cities within five years, insist they will definitely take you to your destination by the shortest route - at 350 mph."
Sci/Tech,Unless urgent action is taken to slow down global warming polar bears will be extinct by the end of the century. The stark warning is contained in an authoritative report compiled by more than 250 scientists on the effects of climate change in the Arctic.
Sci/Tech,"Novell is this week expected to spruce up a version of its Linux desktop aimed squarely at enterprise users. Built on the same core code base as Suse Linux Enterprise Server 9, Linux Desktop 9 is best suited "
Sports,"New York, Nov 8 - Paula Radcliffe has won the New York Marathon in a triumph of the human spirit to come back 11 weeks after crashing out of the Olympic marathon in Athens as well as the 10,000 metres finals."
World,  Police investigating a train crash in southern England in which seven people died are focusing on a theory that a driver parked a car on the rails in an attempt to commit suicide.
World," A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked northern Japan today injuring at least eight people, near the area where the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in years struck last month."
World,"India News: New Delhi, Nov.8 : Kashmiri separatist leaders have said that they are not under any pressure from Pakistan to be included as a third party in talks with the Centre."
World,"American forces have stormed key areas of Fallujah early in the day, in what appears to be the first stage of the long-expected assault on the city."
World,Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Monday he still considers Iraq #39;s southern city of Samawah as a  quot;noncombat quot; region despite the Iraqi government had announced a state 
Business,pressed Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. posted a big half year loss on Monday and widened its full year net loss projection even as it aims to tame a domestic sales plunge with its newly launched compact car.
Sci/Tech,"World News: London, Nov 8 : If your city #39;s increasing traffic leaves you with nothing but a headache, here is a godsend that promises to make life easier."
Sci/Tech,"A single molecule may be partly to blame for nicotine #39;s addictive allure, a finding that researchers say could lead to potential therapies to help millions of smokers quit."
World,Yasser Arafat #39;s wife accused senior Palestinian officials on Monday of plotting to  quot;bury him alive quot; and forced them to put off a planned trip to France to visit her critically ill husband.
World,TWO British soldiers were fighting for their lives last night after being wounded in a suicide car bomb attack as a state of emergency was declared in Iraq.
Business,"General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it had sold a 60 percent stake in its pioneering Indian business process outsourcing unit for \$500 million, making "
World," Well wishers have created a makeshift shrine of flowers, candles and messages of support outside the hospital where Yasser Arafat is being treated."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, Nov 8 (SW) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted his players were not good enough to win the Premiership title, following his sides goalless draw against local rivals Manchester City last night."
Sports,Chelsea became the new Premier League leader Saturday when it beat Everton 1-0 while Arsenal was held to a 1-1 tie at Crystal Palace.
World, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday that its losses grew in the first half of the fiscal year as the Japanese automaker struggled to recover from an auto defect scandal that has sent sales plunging.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leaders were  going ahead with a visit to France to see critically ill  Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, a senior Palestinian  official told Reuters on Monday."
Business,"Lucent Technologies Inc. (LU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and unions representing roughly 10 percent of the telecommunications equipment maker #39;s work force on Sunday agreed to extend talks, their second extension in 10 days."
Sports,"The Bears were losing 14-0 against the New York Giants after just 12 minutes Sunday, and a great many people in Giants Stadium had to believe the game was over at that point."
Sports,"If top-ranked Southern California looked like it was playing in a fog during much of its 28-13 victory over Oregon State late Saturday night in Corvallis, no one could blame the Trojans."
World,"British Airways, Europe #39;s second-biggest airline, says second-quarter operating profit rose 23 percent on tighter costs and higher passenger numbers."
World," Yasser Arafat's wife accused his top lieutenants of seeking to grab power from her ailing husband, prompting three top Palestinian officials to abruptly cancel a visit to Paris  #151; at least for a day  #151; the first sign of an open power struggle while Arafat clings to life."
World," A strong earthquake with a magnitude of  5.9 jolted northern Japan on Monday in the latest aftershock to  hit a region struck by a deadly tremor last month, scaring  thousands still seeking refuge in makeshift shelters."
World," NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. troops unleashed a  fierce barrage of shelling on Monday on Iraq's rebel-held town  of Falluja, where U.S. troops are poised for a major offensive,  a Reuters witness said."
Business,"Airbus has beat rival Boeing Co. with an order from Malaysia #39;s budget-airline market, Air-Asia for as much as \$5.2 billion of A320 jetliners, according to a published report."
Business,THE Reserve Bank has given homeowners an early Christmas present by effectively putting off an interest rate rise until well into next year.
Business,"Microsoft Corp said on Monday a complaint filed in South Korea by RealNetworks Inc, alleging that its Media Player software breached antitrust laws, was  quot;without merit quot;."
Sci/Tech,"While the rest of the Puget Sound area relished a gorgeous summer, Microsoft #39;s Bungie Studios team spent nearly every waking hour putting the finishing touches on the video game  quot;Halo 2. quot;."
Sci/Tech,Till now the adoption of Linux has been largely restricted to the server - thanks to disinterested ISVs and strong reluctance by Windows-only users.
Sci/Tech,Hollywood #39;s biggest movie studios are to sue people who share films through internet file-sharing networks. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced on Thursday that it will sue unnamed individuals 
Sci/Tech,"Firefox has emerged as the first browser in years to seriously challenge Internet Explorerwith good reason. Firefox has superior security and anti-scumware features, it works on Windows, Linux, MacOS X and other operating systems, and it #39;s free."
Sports,"Hold onto your hats, Seattle SuperSonics fans. The 2004-05 NBA season is bound to be a roller-coaster ride. That #39;s our guess, anyway, following the team #39;s wacky first week."
Business,"BRUSSELS India is to open talks Monday to forge a strategic partnership with the European Union, a status so far restricted to just five big countries."
Business,year Treasury notes fell in London before the government #39;s sale of  $51 billion of bonds and a Federal Reserve meeting at which policy makers probably will raise their benchmark interest rate.
Business,Commodities trader Noble Group Ltd. on Monday reported a more than six-fold rise in third-quarter net profit due to strong demand from China.
Business,"Asian stock markets closed mostly lower Monday, with prices falling in Tokyo on profit-taking. Tokyo #39;s Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues shed 77."
Business,"Buoyed by a clear-cut election victory, President George W. Bush pledges to make permanent the sweeping tax cuts of his first term and to simplify the nation #39;s tax laws."
Business,"Munich Re, the world #39;s largest reinsurer, lowered its target for 2004 earnings after the worst storm season in more than a century led to 550 million euros (\$714 million) of damage claims."
Business,"BEIJING : China #39;s central bank said it would take a  quot;gradual and safe quot; approach to loosening the yuan-dollar peg, following International Monetary Fund (IMF) calls to let the currency float in a wider margin."
Business," Japanese car manufacturer Honda said Monday it would spend  $340 million to quadruple capacity at its joint plant with Dongfeng Motor in Wuhan, China, to 120 000 units by 2006."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: If your city #39;s increasing traffic leaves you with nothing but a headache, here is a  #39;godsend vehicle #39; that promises to make life easier."
Sci/Tech,"Technology India: London, Nov 8 : A new supercomputer being constructed by IBM has broken all supercomputing records after demonstrating double the power of the long-reigning supercomputing champion, NEC #39;s Earth Simulator, based at Yokohama, Japan."
Sci/Tech,"Atmospheric warming threatens to disrupt Arctic oil pipelines in the US and Russia as melting ice caps turn the permafrost into a sea of mud, #39; #39; an international scientific report said."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and the Spanish government have introduced a new supercomputer they hope will be the most powerful in Europe, and one of the 10 most powerful in the world."
Sci/Tech,"A tight supply of lamps for front projectors and rear-projection TVs (RPTVs) is likely to persist through 2005 as Taiwan-based projector makers are increasing their shipments of RPTV optical engines, said lamp makers Ushio, Royal Philips Electronics and "
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, took legal action earlier this week against two European manufacturers for allegedly infringing on technology patents and registered designs."
Sci/Tech,"Much like Linux, the Firefox browser has become an open-source phenomenon. More than five million people have downloaded the preview version of the free product -- developed by the non-profit "
Sci/Tech,"Krill, the heart of the rich Antarctic food chain that nourishes whales, seals and penguins, have declined by more than 80 percent in the past 25 years in key ocean regions, according to a new study that links the loss to warming temperatures."
Sci/Tech,Cyber crime experts yesterday expressed their shock at a  quot;basic quot; security flaw at internet bank Cahoot that could allow hackers to view private account details.
Sports,It #39;s getting very tight at the top of the Bundesliga with wins for Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 cutting Wolfsburg #39;s lead to just one point.
Sports,"PITTSBURGH  If you #39;re a glass-half-full kind of person, you #39;re saying that the Eagles have lost badly at other points during the Andy Reid Era, and have almost always bounced back."
Sports,"RAVENS 27 BROWNS 13 Burned for a touchdown on the game #39;s first play, it was hard to imagine the Baltimore Ravens would win on the strength of their special teams."
Sports,"No one expected the Toronto Raptors to be 3-0. Not Vince Carter and not their fans. Carter scored 25 points, including a tiebreaking three-pointer with 4.8 seconds left, to help the Raptors get off to their "
Sports,"Except to say, they are the team now enjoying Chris Gardocki #39;s work as a punter, no? Until this special-teams game of seesaw between division pretenders teetered Baltimore #39;s way on a downed punt at the Browns "
World,"urged protesters to form a  quot;human shield quot; to protect the house of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo. the unrest in Ivory Coast, the world #39;s largest cocoa grower."
World,"The caretaker Palestinian leadership decided today to travel to Yasser Arafats bedside, reversing a decision to call off the trip after being lambasted by the ailing 75-year-old leaders wife."
World,Two senior Chinese officials in Hong Kong are given long jail terms after being convicted of spying for the UK.
Business,"General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s top conglomerate, said on Monday it had sold a majority of its pioneering Indian back "
Business,"BT Group will buy California-based Infonet Services Corp for \$965 million in cash to expand in the United States and Asia, the UK #39;s dominant fixed-line company said on Monday."
Business,"NEWS Corp, the media company controlled by Rupert Murdoch, launched a shareholder rights plan today that appeared designed to fend off the possibility of a hostile bid."
Business,"The CBI has warned that there will be no jobs for unskilled workers in Britain within 10 years. Speaking on the opening day of the business organisation #39;s annual conference in Birmingham, director general "
Business, Scandal hit Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors said Monday its interim net loss nearly doubled to 146.16 billion and announced it was downgrading its full year earnings forecast.
Business,"The Chinese economy risks a hard landing, according to an International Monetary Fund report on China #39;s economy published today."
World," Yasser Arafat's wife accused Palestinian  leaders on Monday of plotting to ""bury him alive,"" but they  decided to go ahead with a visit to the critically ill  Palestinian president at a French military hospital."
World,TheSpaceShipOne team is handed the \$10m cheque and trophy it won for claiming the Ansari X-Prize.
Sci/Tech,"Taiwan capital says network will reach 90 of population of 3M, will charge users for access. TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taipei plans to make wireless Internet access available across the Taiwan capital by the end "
Sports,"Urban Meyer considers himself accountable to the nth degree, so don #39;t expect Florida #39;s new head football coach to arrive in Gainesville next week leaning on that popular crutch of a five-year plan."
Sci/Tech,Global warming is heating the Arctic almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet in a thaw that threatens millions of livelihoods and could wipe 
Sports,A number of former players and staff linked with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club have voiced their opinion on the sensational exit of manager Jacques Santini.
Sports,"In football, as in virtually every other sport at all levels, it is pretty much the ultimate representation of pending submission."
Sports,"  For years, it has been all about Tim Duncan and the revolving door of the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio #39;s depth now allows them to win, even when up and comer Tony Parker can #39;t get the job done."
Sports,"Vince Carter paused and thought. The last time he made a winning shot? He shakes his head and remembers, when Muggsy Bogues was still a little Raptor and Dell Curry was arching gorgeous jumpers from the perimeter."
Sports,"Warrick Dunn previously held the Tampa Bay record with a 76-yard run against Chicago on December 21, 1997...Green tied Bill Kenney #39;s club record with his 15th 300-yard outing in a Chiefs uniform...Kansas City has scored 132 points over its last three "
World,ISN SECURITY WATCH (08/11/04) - A Sunday referendum in Macedonia against a government law granting the countrys ethnic Albanian minority more political rights and powers has failed due to insufficient voter turnout.
World,: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocked northern Japan today near the area where the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in years struck last month.
Business, Oil prices fell further from record  highs on Monday as easing concern about winter supplies  prompted big money hedge funds to switch money away from oil  and into other financial markets.
World,"TOKYO Nov 7, 2004 - A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked northern Japan on Monday, injuring at least eight people, near the area where the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in years struck last month."
World," NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. planes and artillery  fiercely bombarded Falluja and troops probed rebel defenses on  Monday in a prelude to a full-scale ground offensive on Iraq's  toughest insurgent bastion."
Business,"In early October, two dozen Boston-area venture capitalists paid \$3,500 each to take a weeklong excursion to India. They saw three cities in seven days, met with entrepreneurs and chief executives, and had a private sitting with the president of India."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Uk.gov locks itself in for a generation
Business,"British Airways today reported further progress in its recovery as it made a half-year pre-tax profit of 335m, but said higher fuel costs remained a concern."
Business,Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corporation today took steps to head off a potential takeover by rival mogul John Malone with a  quot;poison pill quot; plan to dilute the shareholdings of would-be predators.
Sports,"Jamal Lewis scored the decisive touchdown with 7:03 left following a 7-yard punt, and Ed Reed sealed the victory with an NFL-record 106-yard interception return in the waning seconds as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns, 27-13, Sunday."
Sports,"Englishman Lee Westwood will take a one-shot lead over a tightly bunched group of players into Sunday #39;s final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge played at the par-72, 7162m, Gary Player Country Club layout."
Business,"hit Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors said its interim net loss nearly doubled to a record 146.16 billion yen (1.38 billion dollars), downgrading its full year earnings forecast."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (AFP) - The discovery of life in the American jobs market may keep the Federal Reserve raising interest rates until the end of 2004, analysts said."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft makes a more concerted move into the living room with a freshened version of its entertainment-oriented operating system.
Sci/Tech,"Things start out simply enough for the award-winning geneticist and researcher. But then, after only a minute or two on some ordinary small-talk topic, like, say, the rate of molecular evolution of the seminal "
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 05, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science introduced a supercomputer today that they hope will be the most powerful in Europe, and among the 10 most powerful in the world."
World,"Police today told of their shock at the  quot;utter devastation quot; of the Berkshire rail crash. The car driver, who was among the dead, had parked across the track at the crossing in an apparent suicide."
World,A new report has found that more than 40 per cent of all European bird species are threatened and may disappear soon due to intensive agriculture and climate change.
Sci/Tech,"Six Republican additions to the Senate will bring Congress closer to passing a cloning ban in the United States, but probably not close enough. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,"Potassium iodide pills could ward off cancer in the event of a nuclear accident, but many states have refused to take freebies from the feds. By Randy Dotinga."
Sci/Tech,"Attempts to keep the Mississippi contained have often had the opposite effect, but now the Army is counting on huge mats of concrete to do the job. Michelle Delio reports from Natchez, Mississippi."
Sci/Tech,"Kiss those utility bills goodbye. Well, maybe. If you live in a sunny -- but not humid -- area, you may be able to live in a zero-energy home. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Americans aren't more inventive than other people, but they innovate. A PBS documentary airing this week details how Americans create new industries with their inventions -- an additional step that makes all the difference. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,Is his mysterious three-wheeled cart a proto automobile? A remote-controlled robot? A rolling Renaissance computer? Follow the quest to rebuild Leonardo's 'impossible machine.' By Tom Vanderbilt from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,Unmanned aerial vehicles and other remote-controlled weapons are part of a high-tech arsenal the U.S. military is developing to help minimize casualties in battles with insurgents.
Sci/Tech,"BT boosts its presence in the US by buying IT market leader Infonet, whose clients include the US government and 1,800 multinational companies."
Business,"Colombia accuses Diageo, Pernod Ricard and other spirits firms of selling to drug networks and thus helping them launder money."
Business,"BT Group is poised for a surprise return to the US market with a planned \$1bn acquisition of Infonet Services, a California-based telecoms service provider."
Business," European stock markets failed on Monday  to build on six month highs as the euro probed record levels  against the dollar, offsetting the positive effects of lower  oil prices and a seemingly revitalized U.S. jobs market."
Sci/Tech,"Nature is fighting back in response to female promiscuity by producing a biological  #39;sperm #39; chastity belt, say US scientists."
Sports,"  New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri beat the St. Louis Rams with his leg in Super Bowl XXXVI. This time, he used his leg and his arm."
World,"Yasser Arafat #39;s wife accused Palestinian leaders on Monday of plotting to  quot;bury him alive, quot; but they decided to go ahead with a visit to the critically ill Palestinian president at a French military hospital."
World,The National Army of the Ivory Coast withdrew from their offensive against rebel-controlled villages after French forces destroyed the small Ivorian air force.
World,"The two French journalists being held hostage in Iraq were still alive a few days ago and are likely to be freed, France #39;s foreign minister said last night."
Sports,Auburn #39;s last chance to get into the Orange Bowl and play for the national championship was to score an overwhelming victory over Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference championship 
Business,Save money on your auto insurance with InsWeb.com. Get free quotes from several of the nation #39;s leading auto insurance companies. Start saving on your auto insurance at Insweb.com.
Sci/Tech,Football Manager 2005 is the most realistic and satisfying football management game to ever grace the Earth.
Sci/Tech,"You back my patent, I'll back yours. That could be the software giant's motto in its quest for intellectual property."
Sports," ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Willis McGahee ran  for 132 yards and a touchdown to lead the Buffalo Bills to a  22-17 victory over the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium.  McGahee now has reached the 100-yard mark in all three of his  starts, all won by the Bills (3-5)."
World,"French tanks took up positions outside the home of Ivory Coast's president Monday, his spokesman said, raising fears of an attempt to oust him as French forces clamped down on an explosion of violence in its former West African colony."
Business, U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly lower market open on Monday as investors pause after  last weeks rally and mull an expected interest rate hike and a  weakening dollar.
Sports,"The fastest knee in the world has jerked, and given a reaction. In a predictable retort to BALCO, steroid distributor Victor Contes statement that Marion Jones used dope even before the Sydney Olympics "
Sci/Tech,ManTech International Corp. of Fairfax won a \$19.3 million contract to provide engineering and technical services to Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.
World," Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad  Allawi said on Monday he had given U.S. and Iraqi forces the  go ahead to clear the rebel held city of Falluja of  ""terrorists."""
Sci/Tech,"Unmanned aerial vehicles and other so-called ""stand-off"" weapons, whether currently used or in secret testing, belong to a developing high-tech arsenal that the U.S. military says will help minimize casualties as it battles insurgents."
World," Palestinian leaders headed for Paris on  Monday to see critically ill President Yasser Arafat at a  French military hospital despite a scathing attack by his wife  who accused them of plotting to ""bury him alive."""
Sci/Tech,"Two former MCI executives, Joyce Dorris and Paul Erickson, want to bring Internet phone service to mainstream America. ""We're in the beginning of a wholesale transformation to have communications run over Internet technology,"" said Erickson, chief executive of SunRocket, a start-up in Vienna. ""If you have broadband, you'd be silly not to put your phone service on the Internet."""
Sci/Tech,"The rebate check is no longer a reward reserved for penny-pinchers with an abundance of paperwork skills and patience. Paperless, online rebates are finally gaining momentum in retail, an industry that has long offered customers electronic options for virtually every other type of transaction, from simple purchases to coupons."
World, French troops in Ivory Coast's main  city of Abidjan fired into the air on Monday to disperse  thousands of demonstrators massing to support the West African  country's President Laurent Gbagbo.
Business,"Carlyle Group , among the biggest buyers of private companies, is busily expanding its corporate loan operation."
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa users can freely exchange songs, movies and television programs without paying royalties to copyright owners. Record company lawyers are attempting to have Sharman Networks, Kazaa #39;s parent company, declared "
Business,"An increase in the worldwide supply of crude oil contributed to a dip in U.S. prices at the gas pump over the last two weeks, an industry analyst said Sunday."
Business,"BT Group PLC said Monday it is buying U.S.-based Infonet Services Corp., in a deal that values the company at \$965 million."
Business,Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday that its losses grew in the first half of the fiscal year as the Japanese automaker struggled to recover from an auto-defect scandal that has sent sales plunging. The company lowered its sales expectations for the year and said it expected a larger full-year loss than previously forecast.
Business,"General Electric Co. will sell a majority stake in its global outsourcing business to two US-based equity firms in an all-cash deal totaling \$500 million, the industrial, financial services and media conglomerate said Monday."
Business,NEWS Corporation yesterday invoked a poison pill defence mechanism in an effort to stymie any hostile ambitions that John Malone might have for the company.
Business,"Crude oil prices were back at the \$49-a-barrel level Monday, after a one-day bounce Friday. The benchmark US crude was off 54 cents at \$49."
Business,German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG said Monday it was launching a second bid for Austrian competitor VA Technologie AG in an offer that valued the Linz-based maker of power generation and transmission equipment at more than euro800 million (US\$1 
Business,The European Union #39;s head office said it filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday against the United States and Canada for not lifting sanctions against the EU over its ban on imports of hormone-treated beef.
Business,Gold Fields Ltd. #39;s appeal to South Africa #39;s stock market regulator to block Harmony Gold Mining Co. #39;s 43.9 billion rand (\$7.
Business,"SYDNEY Westpac Banking, Australia #39;s fourth-largest lender, said Monday that second-half profit rose 16 percent from a year earlier to a record after it loaned more to businesses."
Business,The University of Waterloo has bumped the University of Guelph out of first place and into second in Maclean #39;s magazine #39;s annual assessment of comprehensive Canadian universities.
Business,FOUR women running British companies made it into today #39;s  #39;Top 50 Women to Watch #39; survey by the Wall Street Journal. American Rose Marie Bravo has achieved celebrity status worldwide with a turnaround of the 
World,"Farc rebels in Colombia  order all units to focus on killing President Uribe, who wants to seek re-election."
Sci/Tech,"Novell today unveiled Linux Desktop 9, claiming that the platform is robust and complete enough to offer a viable alternative to Microsoft Windows on corporate desktops."
Sci/Tech,"Despite the hype, we #39;ve been waiting fifty years for visionaries to come good on their promise of the freedom of the skies for the average Joe."
Sci/Tech," quot;Halo 2, quot; the follow-up to the 2001 best-selling video game,  quot;Halo: Combat Evolved, quot; will be released Tuesday nationwide for the Microsoft Xbox video game console."
Sci/Tech,"Corporate IT users are getting caught in the middle of another spin war between Microsoft Corp. and the Linux and Unix communities, most recently Novell Inc."
World,A Dutch court blocks the extradition to Turkey of a Kurdish woman said to be a top militant leader.
Sci/Tech,"Cassini #39;s close fly-by of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon, has left scientists with no clear idea of what to expect when the Huygens probe lands on the alien world, despite the amazingly detailed images they now have of the surface."
Sci/Tech,It is with mixed emotions that North Carolinians learn that two Raleigh residents are the first Americans to be convicted of felonious spamming.
Sports,Whether the 30-year-old marathon world record holder will achieve the global title she yearns for in the wake of her traumatic failure at the Athens Olympics remains to be seen.
Sports,RICKY Hatton is willing to give up home advantage to ensure he gets a crack at Kostya Tszyu. Australia-based Russian Tszyu sent a chilling warning to unbeaten Hatton in a short but sensational 
Sports,Tottenham Hotspur will hold a press conference at White Hart Lane this afternoon when they are expected to confirm the appointment of Martin Jol as the permanent successor to Jacques Santini.
Sports,FRUSTRATED Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has left his misfiring strikeforce in no doubt there are no excuses for their current pitiful form.
Sports,"To the delight of the fans in a city that made him famous, Franco Harris was wearing black and gold and back on the football field yesterday."
Sports,"Thanks to Vince Carter, the Raptors were able to blaze a new trail against the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday. Carter hit a three-point fadeaway jump shot with 4.8 seconds remaining to lift Toronto to a "
Sports,HE RULED Australian snooker for two decades and played a part in transporting the game from smoky suburban parlours to prime-time popularity.
Sports," Adam Vinatieri beat the Rams with his leg in the Super Bowl after the 2001 season. This time, he used his arm, too. Vinatieri hit a season best four field goals yesterday, then threw his first "
World,US planes and artillery pounded Falluja on Monday and Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said he had authorized a US-led offensive to rid the Sunni Muslim city of insurgents.
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. BANGKOK, Thailand -- A group of 144 academics upped the pressure on Thailand #39;s premier Monday by releasing an "
World,"The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, has warned that the world faces a real threat from nuclear terrorism."
World,A district court in the Netherlands has blocked the extradition of an alleged Kurdish rebel leader wanted in Turkey for her suspected role in a series of bombings in the 1990s.
Sci/Tech,"Talk about changing your tune: Shawn Fanning, whose Napster software made it possible for music lovers to get songs over the Internet without paying for them, is going legit."
World,American jets bombed targets in Falluja in the first stage of a long-expected invasion aimed at the center of the Iraqi insurgency.
Sports,"AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. #39;s victory Sunday in the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, his second straight at the track, softened the emotional blow he suffered a week ago when he crashed late in a race near Atlanta."
Sci/Tech,Novell Inc. will begin shipping on Tuesday a desktop version of its open source Linux operating system aimed squarely at enterprise users.
World,"BAGHDAD, Nov 7 (AFP) - Prime Minister Iyad Allawi on Sunday declared a state of emergency in Iraq to combat spiralling violence as 21 police officers were shot dead execution-style in a dawn ambush on their stations."
World,New Delhi: Kashmiri separatist leaders have said that they are not under any pressure from Pakistan to be included as a third party in talks with the Centre.
Sci/Tech,"In a move to strengthen its position as a global provider of IT and networking services, BT Group PLC has agreed to buy U.S.-based Infonet Services Corp., the companies announced Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Gateway Inc. is expected to announce on Monday a new lineup of business desktops based on a new PC chassis design that removes heat from the system and can help extend the life of a PC, according to the company."
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> said Monday  that sales at its namesake hamburger restaurants open at least  13 months rose 6.1 percent in October, helped by a popular  Monopoly game promotion in the United States."
Business," Shares of Biogen Idec <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BIIB.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BIIB.O</A> climbed  6 percent before the bell on Monday, after better test results  for a multiple sclerosis drug it developed with Elan Corp."
Business,"Many United Airlines employees face a dimmer career outlook after learning the airline proposes wage cuts, job cuts and pension terminations to help pare \$2 billion from annual costs."
Business,Wall Street is reportedly under investigation again for allegedly anti-competitive practices that regulators believe might put small investors at a disadvantage.
Business,"Share prices closed broadly lower in Tokyo overnight, led by declines in commodity price-sensitive stocks. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell for the first time in four trading days, closing down 77."
Sci/Tech,"Yeah, you can say that Microsoft has their flaws, and commission companies produce white papers trying to prove that point, but at what point will consumers (in this issue, mainly IT professionals) begin understanding that the cost of employing a Unix "
Sports,A second-place finish in his first tournament since getting married was good enough to take Tiger Woods from third to second in the world rankings.
Sports,"ORCHARD PARK, NY (Sports Network) - Willis McGahee ran for 132 yards and a touchdown to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 22-17 victory over the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium."
Sci/Tech,"Oh, that <cite>is</cite> a gun in your pocket..."
Business,"Soaring fuel costs continued to cast a shadow over British Airways today, despite better-than-expected half-year results from the airline."
Business,Struggling United Airlines is rushing to again slash wages and to terminate pension plans in a bid to stem cash drain and satisfy lenders.
Sci/Tech,"TESCO, the UKs biggest supermarket chain, is launching an online music service that it hopes will rival Apples market-leading iTunes."
Sports,"If every Sunday was Christmas and every defense had as many holes as the Kansas City Chiefs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would regularly be racking up five touchdowns, 418 total yards, 130 yards "
World,"Macedonians showed the West they would not slide back towards ethnic division, largely ignoring a nationalist referendum that would have reversed a law giving the Albanian minority more rights."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly lower market open on Monday as investors pause after a  three day rally last week, with interest rates and a weakening  dollar gaining focus now that the presidential election is  over."
Sports," PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Ben Roethlisberger passed for 183  yards and two touchdowns, Hines Ward scored twice and the  Pittsburgh Steelers rolled to a convincing 27-3 victory over  Philadelphia on Sunday for their second straight win against an  undefeated opponent."
Business,"Novell Inc. (NOVL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it had reached a settlement with software maker Microsoft Corp. (MSFT."
Business,"British companies will move all the unskilled labour they can overseas within a decade, the head of the UK #39;s largest employers #39; organisation warned yesterday."
Business,Limited Brands Inc. on Monday raised third-quarter earnings guidance and increased the purchase price in its \$2 billion stock buyback.
Business,BT has made a \$965mn bid for California-based telecommunications services provider Infonet. The deal is subject to approval by Infonet #39;s shareholders and regulatory authorities and if given the go-ahead is 
Business,"The European Union threatened a World Trade Organization case against the US and Canada if they don #39;t drop \$126 million of tariffs, imposed on EU exports in retaliation for a ban on hormone-treated beef."
Business,"NitroMed Inc., the maker of the BiDil drug to treat heart failure in African Americans, said Monday it plans to offer \$65.2 million of its common stock to the public."
Business,Taser International Inc. on Monday said its stun guns were approved by the Department of Homeland Security #39;s Transportation Security Administration for use onboard a major international commercial airline.
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said Monday that sales at its namesake hamburger restaurants open at least 13 months rose 6.1 percent in October, helped by a popular Monopoly game promotion in the United States."
Business, Oil prices fell further from record  highs on Monday as easing concern about winter supplies  prompted big money hedge funds to switch money away from oil  and into other financial markets.
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> said Monday  that sales at its namesake hamburger restaurants open at least  13 months rose 6.1 percent in October, helped by a popular  Monopoly game promotion in the United States."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 /US Newswire/ -- The scientific findings announced today by the Arctic Climate Impacts Assessment depict an Arctic already in crisis due to human-induced global warming with worldwide ramifications, according to World Wildlife Fund."
Sci/Tech,Supermarket giant Tesco is hoping to take a slice of Apple #39;s pie with the launch of a new music download service. The service will launch as part of Tesco.
Sci/Tech,"After months of denials, Novell has quite suddenly released its own hybrid Linux Desktop for its SuSE Linux distribution. Novell Linux Desktop 9 is aimed squarely at the corporate market, where Novell has "
Sci/Tech,"SCIENTISTS claim to have found the reason men #39;s testicles are the size they are, and it is all to do with the infidelity of our female ancestors."
Sci/Tech,"A MAN convicted of violating anti-spam laws by sending out tens of thousands of unsolicited emails using fake addresses faces nine years in prison in Virginia, US authorities say."
Sci/Tech,"The machine began life as a research project in 2000, is currently the world #39;s fastest supercomputer, and has only four publicly announced customers."
Sci/Tech,"Granted, from a performance point of view PCI-Express is barely a match for AGP8X, but both ATI and NVIDIA have been aggressively moving forward with introducing graphic cards using the interface."
Sci/Tech,"They #39;re squat and snub-nosed, slow but steadfast. The Fiat 500 - the tiny Italian car with the big personality - last rolled off assembly lines nearly 30 years ago, and today it is still fighting retirement."
Sci/Tech,"LG Electronics (LGE) announced the availability of three mobile-phone models, the T5100, L3100 and L1100, in Taiwan on November 6. The T5100 features the companys first model equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera."
Sports,"Greek mythology, that #39;s where Paula Radcliffe wanted to stick that nasty 3-month-old memory from Athens. Remember how she fell apart in the Olympics, sobbing in the gutter like a schoolgirl dumped at the prom?"
Sports,"Although he was well-beaten by Retief Goosen in Sunday #39;s final round of The Tour Championship in Atlanta, there has been some compensation for the former world number one, Tiger Woods."
Sports,"Jason Robinson, who was playing rugby league four years ago, will captain England #39;s rugby union team against Canada on Saturday in a side featuring less than half the players who won the World Cup in Australia a year ago."
Sports,"ORCHARD PARK, NYIn a town that made its culinary reputation on leftover chicken meat, pretty doesn #39;t count for much. Buffalo is a working class town and nobody at a sold out Ralph Wilson Stadium yesterday "
Sports,Valencia president Juan Bautista Soler has laid the blame for the clubs #39; continuing slump squarely on the doorstep of the players.
Sports,"Italian MotoGP rider Max Biaggi has broken his leg in training and will be out of action for at least two months, ANSA news agency reported on Monday."
Business," Limited Brands Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LTD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LTD.N</A> on Monday  increased its earnings forecast for the third quarter due to a  bigger than forecast tax benefit and increased the offer price  in a  $2 billion share buyback."
World,"Top Palestinian officials are heading to France today to ascertain the real condition of the ailing leader, Yasir Arafat. The officials, including Mr."
World,"SYDNEY Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the UN nuclear watchdog agency, said Monday that he hoped that Iran would suspend its nuclear enrichment and reprocessing programs after a tentative deal over the weekend with France, Germany and Britain."
World,"The United Nations said on Monday it was worried about the possibility of rising tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli frontier, and urged Beirut to exercise control over its side."
World,led military in Afghanistan has expressed hope that three foreign UN workers being held hostage by suspected Taliban remnants would be freed soon.
Business," European shares failed to extend their  six month highs, despite a pullback in the record breaking  euro, as investors prepared for a soft Wall Street open and  paused for breath after a sizzling post election U.S. rally."
Business,Washington Post staff writer Jacqueline Salmon will be online to answer your questions on charities and charitable giving.
Business,Media giant News Corp is planning a defence to block anyone from challenging the Murdoch family's control of the firm.
Business,Microsoft will pay Novell \$536 million to settle an antitrust dispute. Novell plans to file a new suit againt Microsoft regarding word-processing software.
Business,"The European Union must embrace economic reform, trade commissioner-designate Peter Mandelson warns at the CBI's annual conference."
Business,British Telecom is buying U.S.-based Infonet Services in a deal that values the company at almost \$1 Billion.
Business,Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. moved to ward off any hostile bid from Liberty Media with a plan to issue stock options to dilute the stake of any predator.
World," Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi  publicly authorized U.S. and Iraqi forces to attack rebels in  the cities of Falluja and Ramadi, and imposed a curfew that  would begin after dusk on Monday."
Business,"Congrats, Community! We've scraped together a Buffett-worthy chunk of change."
World, NEAR FALLUJA (Reuters) - U.S. planes and artillery battered  Falluja on Monday and Marines moved toward forward positions on  the outskirts of the rebel-held city ready for the start of a  full-scale offensive.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Preview</strong> There's only one in Europe - and we had a look
World," Three former North Korean inmates gave  harrowing accounts on Monday of alleged suffering at political  camps, part of an event organized by activists aimed at  prodding Seoul to tackle Pyongyang on human rights."
World,The relief organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres finds 'staggering' death rates in Uganda's camps.
Sci/Tech,Furor over the legalization of out-of-state online alcohol purchases will soon reach the Supreme Court.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced settlements Monday with rival Novell Inc. for \$536 million and with a Washington-based trade organization that had aggressively backed the European Union's landmark antitrust case against Microsoft. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Associated Press</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The United States remains woefully unprepared to protect the public against terrorists wielding biological agents, according to government officials and specialists in bioterrorism and public health."
Sci/Tech,"New ventilation units blast curtains of purified air between patients and nurses in Washington Hospital Center's emergency room. Outside, yellow tarpaulins and water taps can decontaminate people on the sidewalk."
Business, The dollar hit a fresh record low  against the euro and a nine year low on a trade weighted index  on Monday as investors continued to shun the greenback on  worries over the United States' bloated deficits.
Business," BT Group Plc will buy Infonet Services  Corp for  $965 million in cash, giving Britain's top fixed line  telecoms company 1,800 multinational corporate clients and an  expanded presence in the United States and Asia."
Business," KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's AirAsia is leaning  toward European aircraft maker Airbus for an order of up to 80  short-haul planes, a source close to the airline said on  Monday, in what would be another blow to rival Boeing."
Business," Stun gun maker Taser International  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A> on Monday said it won U.S. government approval to  use its products on some commercial airline flights to protect  passengers from potential harm."
Sci/Tech,"Enterprise security products that once focused solely on spam are broadening scope to tackle messaging issues, compliance violations, phishing scams, and viruses."
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates International (CA) will announce Monday that it has integrated an anti-spyware product from its purchase of PestPatrol with its own eTrust Security Management portfolio.
Business,Shares in BiogenIdec (BIIB:Nasdaq - news - research) and Elan (ELN:NYSE - news - research)rose early Monday after the companies released what they described as  quot;compelling quot; phase III test results for their multiple sclerosis drug Antegren.
Business,Media giant News Corp is mustering its forces to make sure the Murdoch family stays in control and to ward off a possible takeover bid.
Business,Company says US officials OK request by airline to use the stun gun on flights; shares jump. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stun gun maker Taser International Inc.
Business," Pilgrim #39;s Pride Corp., the nation #39;s second largest poultry producer, Monday said profit for its latest quarter nearly tripled as the acquisition of ConAgra Foods #39; chicken unit and an insurance gain helped its bottom line."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists say changes in the earth #39;s climate from human influences are occurring particularly intensely in the Arctic region, evidenced by widespread "
Sports," Tottenham appointed assistant Martin Jol as their new head coach on Monday, three days after the sudden resignation of manager Jacques Santini."
Sci/Tech,"Feedster Hosts Develoment Contest and Launches Blog Search\\Feedster, the RSS and blog search engine today announced the launch of its developer network and contest for best new applications and uses for its technology. iPods will be awarded to the winners for the best use of Feedster in the following categories: ..."
Business,Novell has settled its long-standing NetWare anti-trust claim with Microsoft - to the tune of \$536 - but in the same announcement reveals plans to launch a second claim relating to WordPerfect.
Business,"BERLIN Nov 8, 2004 - European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet expressed concern Monday about the growing strength of the euro, saying a rally that sent the shared currency to an all-time high of US\$1."
Business,Symbol Technologies Inc. shares fell more than 5 percent Monday morning after the company said it may restate its 2004 financial reports because of errors.
Sci/Tech,"A comprehensive scientific study of the Arctic climate has confirmed what Canadian Dene and Inuit have been saying for years: the North is melting, and faster all the time."
Sports,Former Tottenham skipper Gary Mabbutt believes the appointment of Martin Jol will mean a return to attacking football at White Hart Lane this season.
Sports,Honda MotoGP rider Max Biaggi suffered multiple fractures to his left leg after crashing in practise on Monday at the Latina circuit south of Rome.
World,"The British government is considering a provisional agreement over Iran #39;s nuclear activities, a Foreign Office spokesman said Monday."
Sci/Tech,Updated OS includes software applications designed for business users.
Sci/Tech,Telecommunications service provider signs deal to take over Infonet for \$965 million.
Business,The firm gets 90 of the take from Knowledge Learning's buyout of KinderCare.
Business,Alaska Airlines plans to test a pay-to-eat plan on some flights in a move to cut costs.
World," Palestinian leaders headed to Paris on  Monday to see critically ill President Yasser Arafat at a  French military hospital, despite a scathing attack by his wife  who accused them of plotting to ""bury him alive."""
World, Top generals in Ivory Coast pledged on  Monday to work with France to establish stability in the  world's top cocoa grower after three days of violent  anti French riots in the main city Abidjan.
World," A U.N. team has arrived in  Sudan to investigate whether genocide has occurred in the  country's Darfur region where more than 1.5 million people have  been made homeless by conflict, a U.N. spokesman said on  Monday."
Business,"  General Electric Co. (GE) is selling a 60 percent stake in GE Capital International Services (GECIS), its business process outsourcing (BPO) subsidiary in India, for about  $500 million, the company said Monday."
Business,Stun gun maker Taser International\Inc. on Monday said it won U.S. government approval to\use its products on some commercial airline flights to protect\passengers from potential harm.
Sci/Tech," Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MDT.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MDT.N</A> on Monday said  U.S. regulators approved its Insync Sentry implantable  defibrillator (ICD) months earlier than it expected."
Business,Microsoft settled with Novell for \$536 million. Novell also intends to file a new suit againt Microsoft regrading word-processing software.
Sci/Tech,Negotiations in Vienna this week may give Europe the world's biggest nuclear fusion reactor.
Business," Financial services regulator NASD said  on Monday it has charged H R Block Financial Advisors Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HRB.N</A> with fraud related to the sale of Enron Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> bonds immediately preceding Enron's bankruptcy in  2001."
World,"At least 18 miners have died and three are missing in a methane gas blast in Kazakhstan, officials say."
Business," The dollar regained some ground  against the euro on Monday as traders took profits after the   head of the European Central Bank said the euro zone unit's  recent climb against the dollar was ""brutal"" and unwelcome."
Sci/Tech,"The BBC is to close some websites and invest in those that add ""sufficient public value""."
Business,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it had agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell Inc. (NOVL."
Business,BT Group PLC is trying for a third time to crack the US market with the purchase of Infonet Services Corp. for a massive US\$965 million.
Business," Japan #39;s Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday its first half net loss widened from a year earlier, and it downgraded its sales and net loss forecast for the year."
Business,"Under News Corp. #39;s plan, one right will be distributed for each voting share and non-voting stock, but will only become exercisable if a person or group obtains ownership of 15 percent or "
Business,  Limited Brands Inc. on Monday raised earnings estimates as well as the price on its share repurchase program.
Business,Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. is in talks with regulators over a likely change to arthritis drug Bextra #39;s label to carry a strict warning alerting doctors of the risk of a potentially deadly skin 
Business,"Turnover on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange #39;s (CME.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Globex electronic trading platform hit a record on Friday after the surprising US jobs report, the largest US futures exchange said on Monday."
Business,"(WASHINGTON) - 9/11 victims have collected more than \$38 billion in compensation from insurance companies, the government and charities."
Business," U.S. stocks were flat on Monday as  investors took some profits after a three day rally last week,  with interest rates and a weakening dollar taking center stage  now that the presidential election is over."
Sci/Tech,Novell will begin shipping this week a desktop version of its open source Linux operating system aimed squarely at enterprise users.
Sci/Tech,global average projected by UN reports. Siberia and Alaska have already warmed by 2-3 C since the 1950s. outweighed by threats to indigenous peoples and the habitats of animals and plants.
Sci/Tech,"Though Microsoft has sold several million copies of its Xbox, the company has seen few successes with its first generation video game system."
Sci/Tech,"Fresh from setting a record for performance among supercomputers just a few days ago, IBM Monday announced it is making a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available to be aimed at businesses and scientific researchers."
Sci/Tech,"Gateway is expected to announce a new lineup of business desktops based on a new PC chassis design that removes heat from the system and can help extend the life of a PC, according to the company."
Sci/Tech,Nvidia today launched its first mobile PCI Express GPU. The GeForce Go 6800 will soon appear in desktop replacement notebooks and push mobile graphics to a new performance level.
Sci/Tech,"As one developer prepares to move his application from Mac to Windows, others reaffirm their commitment to the platformdespite competing directly with Apple Computer Inc."
Sports,SOMEBODY obviously hasn #39;t mentioned to Kevin Keegan that he #39;s supposed to be tactically naive. Because there was nothing remotely naive about Keegan #39;s tactics at Old Trafford yesterday as the Manchester City 
Sports,"Earlier in her career, she might have melted down. She might have bounced her racket, flailed her arms and wildly scolded herself after double-faulting to lose the first set of a championship match."
Sports," Alexei Kovalev doesn #39;t think the NHL lockout will end soon so he #39;s decided to do something about it. The gifted winger signed with Russia #39;s AK Bars Kazan, a team already loaded with NHL stars."
Sports,"A mini Blazers soap opera broke, was resolved and basically forgotten all in the same day on Sunday. It started when the news came out that Zach Randolph missed the team flight to Toronto on Saturday morning "
Sports,Minnesota #39;s 34-13 loss to the Giants last week ended a four-game win streak and shrunk its division lead to one game over the Lions and Packers.
Sports,"MK DONS today axed manager Stuart Murdoch with the club in the League One relegation zone. The 4-1 against Bristol City on Saturday left the club, who were relegated from the old Division One last season, 23rd in League One."
Sports,Browns offensive guard Kelvin Garmon is probably done for the season after tearing knee ligaments during Cleveland #39;s loss in Baltimore.
Business," Symbol Technologies <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBL.N</A>, a bar  code scanner and handheld computer maker, said on Monday it  will delay filing its third quarter results, and it revised  downward results for the first nine months of the year because  of errors in how inventory levels were reported."
World,"Mocked as the First Lady of Paris, not Palestine, Suha Arafat is the spoiled socialite who swapped the West Bank of the Jordan for the Right Bank of the Seine."
World, Police in the Netherlands say they suspect that an explosion at a Muslim school is related to the murder of a Dutch filmmaker.
World,  A Sydney man was imprisoned for more than five years Monday for duping people into sending him millions of dollars in a global Internet ruse known as the Nigerian scam.
World,"Millions of Muslims prayed together for peace and harmony on a riverbank near the Bangladeshi capital on Sunday, concluding an annual assembly that is considered one of the world #39;s largest Islamic gatherings."
Sci/Tech,"LEESBURG, Va. A North Carolina man convicted of illegally sending (m) millions of pieces of junk e-mail to America Online subscribers was granted bond today while he awaits sentencing."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s record-trouncing Blue Gene supercomputer will now be available with commercial configurations ranging from one-to-64 racks.
Sci/Tech,"Centive on Monday launched Centive Compel, an on-demand, hosted sales performance management (SPM) solution. The application, which is designed to be affordable and easy to implement, aims to help executives increase performance and profitability by better organizing sales teams and motivating individual sales representatives. Centive Compel provides ""at-a-glance"" reporting and analysis via dashboards that can be customized to help executives quickly identify trends and spot strengths and weaknesses within the sales organization. In addition, Compel offers secure and auditable data management capabilities demanded by Sarbanes-Oxley regulations."
World,An Australian man whose international email scam stripped A\$5 million (\$5.48 million) from his victims has been jailed in a continuing global war against Nigerian internet frauds.
Sports," KAZAN, Russia (Sports Network) - Russian forward Alexei  Kovalev is the latest locked out National Hockey League player  to head abroad, as he signed on to play for AK Bars Kazan."
Business,The Suez Canal is closed for the first time in 30 years after becoming blocked by a broken down oil tanker.
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Firefox Popularity Threatening Microsoft\\It is not everyday that Microsoft feels threatened by something so trivial. But I am pretty sure that they would be terrified of November 9. Well, not exactly they are going to rock the gaming world with the launch of Halo 2. But that day Mozilla ..."
Business,"London-based BT Group PLC said Monday it will strengthen its presence in North America and Asia by buying Infonet Services Corp., an international managed voice and data network services provider, for \$965 million."
Business,"In the weeks before Enron #39;s December 2001 bankruptcy, H amp;R Block Financial Advisors fraudulently peddled the energy company #39;s soon-to-be-worthless bonds to unsuspecting customers, securities regulators alleged Monday."
Business, Harmony on Monday accused Gold Fields Limited of diverting attention from its own shortcomings by trying to stop a hostile take over bid in the United States courts.
Business,Pfizer Inc. may strengthen the warning label for its painkiller Bextra to account for more information about a rare but serious skin reaction.
Sci/Tech,"Powered by its SUSE Linux subsidiary, Linux Desktop 9 includes the usual suspects of the Linux desktop, including Mozilla #39;s Firefox Web browser, the Gaim instant messaging client, the Novell Ximian Evolution Groupware client and the OpenOffice."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 08, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today is releasing a three-year road map for Bluetooth short-range wireless technology that includes a tripling of bandwidth and the ability to multicast signals to seven other "
Sci/Tech,"Taipei  Reuters News Service, 8 November 2004 - Taipei plans to make wireless Internet access available across the Taiwan capital by the end of 2005, joining a small number of cities offering WiFi networks."
Sci/Tech,The supercomputer was built as a result of an agreement between IBM and the Spanish Government and will be available for a wide range of high-level scientific research and for applications in several industrial sectors.
Sports,"PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Jaromir Jagr is reportedly leaving the Czech league to play in Russia during the NHL lockout. The New York Rangers #39; forward signed with Omsk Avangard of the Russian league early Sunday "
Sports,"AC Milan and Italy striker Filippo Inzaghi has undergone surgery on his troublesome left ankle and is not expected to return to action for three months, the Serie A club said."
World,France yesterday sent a further 300 troops to bolster a retaliation operation against the government of Ivory Coast after nine of its soldiers were killed in an air raid ordered 
World,"Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Monday that a curfew will be imposed on Fallujah from 6p.m. (1500 GMT), indicating an imminent major offensive against the restive city."
World,"A suspected bomb has blown the front door off a Muslim elementary school in a southern Dutch town and shattered windows across the street, days after a suspected Muslim radical killed a Dutch filmmaker, police said."
World,"Investigators combed the tangled wreckage of an express train in southern England on Sunday, a day after it slammed into a car at a level crossing, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 100."
World,French armoured vehicles today took up positions near the home of Ivory Coast #39;s president as enraged supporters marched on the site fearing an attempt to oust him.
World,"Diplomats from France, Britain and Germany met their Iranian counterparts today for a new round of talks to persuade Tehran to give up its uranium enrichment programme, but diplomats said no breakthrough was likely."
World,"THE HAGUE, NOV 7: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday made a fervent appeal to Left parties to understand the compulsions that necessitated the hike in oil prices."
World,"The Lebanese militant group Hizbollah announced on Sunday that it had sent its first reconnaissance drone into Israeli airspace earlier in the day, in response to repeated Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace."
Business, Stocks edged lower on Monday as  interest rates and a weakening dollar took center stage now  that the presidential election is over and investors took  profits after last week's rally.
Business," Taser International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A> on  Monday said it won U.S. government approval to use its stun  guns on some commercial airline flights to protect passengers  from potential harm."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Election 2004</strong> Why dodgy metaphors don't help
World," VILLA BAVIERA, Chile (Reuters) - A religious cult of German  immigrants has broken decades of isolation from a world shocked  by sex-abuse scandals in the group, the flight of its secretive  leader and reports it once helped Chile's military government  torture political prisoners."
World,"David Blunkett #39;s former lover has asked to put her side of the story to the inquiry into his professional conduct, a newspaper has claimed."
Business,Marvel's movies mean nothing to the bottom line without the right talent behind them.
Business,Microsoft Corp. #39;s settlements with long-time opponents Novell Inc. and the Computer  amp; Communications Industry Association won #39;t end the software maker #39;s antitrust woes in Europe.
Business,"The news seemingly keeps getting worse for Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), but if it can relieve investors #39; anxiety, the pharmaceutical company stands to be stronger than ever."
Business,A specific combination of drugs produced such encouraging results in blacks with heart disease that the trial was halted early so all the participants could take advantage of the therapy.
Business,"THE US Federal Reserve is set to press ahead this week with a further rise in American interest rates, with markets on alert for a signal of the pace and timing of future increases."
Business,"SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Transportation Security Administration has approved Taser International #39;s stun guns for use aboard a major international commercial airline."
Business,HOUSTON An attorney for former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling filed a motion today seeking to have his trial moved from Houston.
Business,The dollar edged higher against the Swiss franc and the euro on Monday as traders took profits after the head of the European Central Bank said the euro zone unit #39;s recent 
Business,Keeping tabs on your company's industry can help energize your portfolio's returns.
Sci/Tech,"8 November 2004 - The Arctic climate is warming rapidly, much larger changes are in store due to increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases from human activity and the global impact such as rising sea levels will be staggering, presenting one "
Sci/Tech,"UK supermarket chain Tesco says it will launch an online music service that it hopes will rival Apple #39;s iTunes service. The retailer is already a major player in the UK e-commerce market, with "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s eagerly anticipated video game, Halo 2, will go on sale at midnight tonight, with the first copy to be distributed at the Toys  #39;R #39; Us flagship store in Times Square, New York City."
Sci/Tech,"SALT LAKE CITY Nov 8, 2004 - NASA scientists are studying autistic savant Kim Peek, hoping that technology used to study the effects of space travel on the brain will help explain his mental capabilities."
Sci/Tech,"Legal costs associated with resolving software patent disputes will double if the European Union ratifies proposals to introduce US-style intellectual property laws, an industry group has warned."
Sci/Tech,"ATI Technologies Inc. announced an integrated chipset family for the AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron procesor families on Monday, helping AMD push its 64-bit technology down into the value space."
Sci/Tech,SCIENTISTS claim to have discovered the reason that mens testicles are the size that they are: its all to do with the infidelity of our female ancestors.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has begun giving all computer users early warning of security problems with its products, after drawing criticism for a similar program that only gave such warnings to some of its largest customers."
Sports,"Retief Goosen overcame a four shot deficit to win the season ending Tour Golf Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. The South African player had a surprising come-from-behind victory."
Sports,"How Manchester United wish they could play in the Champions League week in and week out. After plundering fours goals against Sparta Prague in midweek, they came a cropper again in the Barclays Premiership."
Sports,BAYERN Munich put their painful midweek European defeat to Juventus behind them with a 3-0 triumph over Hannover at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Sports,"_ Southern California and Oklahoma remain one and two in the Bowl Championship Series standings released Monday, as the top five teams remain unchanged."
Sports,Here goes the Goal.com Serie A team of the week for the 10th round of matches. Toldo- Celebrated his return in the Inter starting line-up with a very impressive match.
Sports,Jaromir Jagr is reportedly leaving the Czech league to play in Russia during the NHL lockout.
World,"Mohamed ElBaradei, right, director general of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency, comments that he hoped Iran would suspend its nuclear enrichment and reprocessing programs as he and Australia #39;s Foreign Minister Alexander Downer brief "
World,"HAVANA : The US dollar disappeared from stores, hotels and restaurants in Cuba in what communist leader Fidel Castro has called a move to counter US attempts to stifle the island #39;s economy."
World,"By the News-Register. Clearly, the Palestinian people need to select a new leader, replacing Yasser Arafat. In doing so they have an opportunity to achieve something that Arafat himself has blocked for many years - peace with Israel."
World,"Buddhists cry for help as Thaksin visits the volatile, mostly Muslim region of southern Thailand. As Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra visits the troubled southern region of Thailand, more than 100 Thai "
Business," SEATTLE/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> said  on Monday it agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOVL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOVL.O</A> and an industry trade group, marking the end of a  decade-long antitrust battle."
Sci/Tech,Tom Parker heads out for a sighting of the rare white elephant in Sri Lanka.
Business, Stocks edged slightly lower on Monday  as interest rates and a weakening dollar took center stage now  that the presidential election is over and investors took  profits after last week's rally.
Business,"Microsoft agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell and an industry trade group, marking the end of a decade-long antitrust battle."
Business,H R Block's financial advisors unit was charged with fraud by the NASD for misrepresenting the risks to investors of Enron bonds.
Business,An Australian pleads guilty to fraud after posing as a dispossessed Nigerian to cheat people of their money. Also: eBay penalizes its own con men   hellip;. Microsoft's legal woes not quite over   hellip;. and more.
Sports," Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby was just a vote shy of being a unanimous pick for AL Rookie of the Year, and Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jason Bay won the NL award Monday."
Sci/Tech," Eight eBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly  #36;90,000 in restitution and fines after admitting they bid up products online to inflate the prices."
Sports," Alexei Kovalev became the latest NHL player to join a European team during the lockout, agreeing to play in his native Russia."
Sci/Tech," For a science that's about manipulating substances at the molecular level, nanotechnology is starting to bring big profits to many consumer product makers."
Sci/Tech," A month before the video game's scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci fi action title ""Halo 2"" were already circulating on the Internet. It's had a lot of company lately."
World, Israel's pro settler National Religious Party (NRP) decided on Monday to quit Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's government in protest at his Gaza pullout plan.
Sci/Tech, A Sydney man was imprisoned for more than five years Monday for duping people into sending him millions of dollars in a global Internet ruse known as the Nigerian scam.
Business, Taser International Inc.  on Monday said it won U.S. government approval to use its stun guns on some commercial airline flights to protect passengers from potential harm.
World," THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP)   A bombing before dawn Monday blew the front door off a Muslim elementary school in a southern town and extensively damaged the building in what police suspect was a revenge attack for the killing of a Dutch filmmaker last week."
Sports, Browns offensive guard Kelvin Garmon is probably done for the season after tearing knee ligaments during Cleveland's loss in Baltimore.
Sci/Tech," Pirated versions of U2's new album ""How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb"" have emerged on Internet file sharing networks two weeks before it goes on sale, throwing into question its official release date."
World," The top U.S. commander in Iraq on Monday predicted a ""major confrontation"" on the streets of Fallujah as a U.S. led force of as many as 15,000 troops pressed to retake control of the Sunni Muslim city."
Sports, Attorneys for the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape said Monday they might move her lawsuit to California because of Colorado's strict limits on financial damages.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  said on Monday a complaint filed in South Korea by RealNetworks Inc. , alleging that its Media Player software breached antitrust laws, was ""without merit."""
World," Fidel Castro appears to be recovering well after shattering his left kneecap and breaking his right arm in a fall last month, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said after visiting the Cuban leader."
Sci/Tech, Updated OS includes software applications designed for business users.
Sports," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was cited with improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday for calling Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy a ""cheat."""
Sci/Tech," Software giant settles with Novell and the CCIA, ending years of legal wrangling."
Sci/Tech," Fresh from setting a record for performance among supercomputers just a few days ago, IBM on Monday announced it is making a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available to be aimed at businesses and scientific researchers."
Business," The REIT bought a 4.3 stake worth  #36;330 million in the retailer, which has significant real estate holdings."
Sci/Tech," It wasn't so long ago that Apple Computer encouraged us all to ""Rip. Mix. Burn."""
Business, Kmart Holding Corp. on Monday announced the launch of the Kmart Rewards credit card as part of an effort by the discount retailer to bolster customer loyalty.
Sci/Tech," Rising global temperatures will melt areas of the Arctic this century, making them more accessible for oil and natural gas drilling, a report prepared by the United States and seven other nations said on Monday."
World," The world must take immediate action against the real threat of nuclear terrorism to prevent a September 11 style outrage, the head of the UN's atomic energy watchdog agency warned."
Sci/Tech," North American wildlife species ranging from butterflies to red fox are scrambling to adapt to Earth's rising temperatures and may not survive, according to a study released on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Mozart started listening to music before he was born    and by age 4 was already beginning to compose his own.
Sci/Tech," The European Union is confident of a deal on Tuesday for France to host a  #36;12 billion global nuclear fusion project after Japan signaled it would give up its bid in return for compensation, an EU source said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Egypt has killed swarms of a type of locust that has infested parts of Africa and Cyprus this year, the official Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Anyone who    wants to follow in the shoes of Burt Rutan and win the next big space prize    will have to build a spacecraft capable of taking a crew of no fewer than five    people to an altitude of 400 kilometers and complete two orbits of the Earth    at that altitude. Then they have to repeat that accomplishment within 60 days.
Sci/Tech," Russia launched a new model of booster rocket on Monday following two posptponements, news agencies reported."
Sci/Tech," A star that exploded about nearly three million years ago left traces of debris    on Earth and might have affected the course of human evolution, a new study    suggests."
Sci/Tech," A proposal to send more water to Central Valley fields and Southern California neighborhoods could undermine ecological gains in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta, environmentalists say."
World," The Census Bureau must make changes to a new annual survey that collects demographic information on Americans or risk having to mail ""long forms"" again for the next head count in 2010, congressional watchdogs said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Scientists say changes in the earth's climate from human influences are occurring particularly intensely in the Arctic region, evidenced by widespread melting of glaciers, thinning sea ice and rising permafrost temperatures."
Sci/Tech," NASA scientists are studying autistic savant Kim Peek, hoping that technology used to study the effects of space travel on the brain will help explain his mental capabilities."
Business,By reaching antitrust settlements with two additional litigantsNovell Inc. and the Computer  amp; Communications Industry AssociationMicrosoft Corp.
Business,"BT Group is poised for a surprise return to the US market with a planned US\$1 billion acquisition of Infonet Services, a California-based telecom service provider."
Business,"Enron Chief Executive Officer Jeff Skilling today asked a federal judge to move his trial from Houston because of the prejudice against him here and the personal, emotional and economic stake this community has in Enron #39;s fortunes."
Business,US Treasury prices fell on Monday despite a solid three-year note auction as the bearish tide that followed last week #39;s robust jobs report continued to sweep the market lower.
Sci/Tech," A comprehensive scientific study of the Arctic climate has confirmed what Canadian Dene and Inuit have been saying for years: the North is melting, and faster all the time."
Sci/Tech,Across the Internet a muffled cheer rises to greet the news of a spammer sentenced to a nine-year prison term for sending junk mail to AOL customers in the Virginia-prosecuted case against 
Sports,"CLOSE calls, bad misses, dubious refereeing and a generous sprinkling of heroic defending all mingled to a potpourri that Manchester United found too odious for their liking."
Sports,"In Jerez de la Frontera, from Wednesday December 1, Anthony Davidson will test with the BMW WilliamsF1 Team. The following week, again in Jerez, Nick Heidfeld will assist with the testing programme, commencing Thursday December 9."
World,"A car driver who caused the Berkshire rail crash in an apparent suicide was named by police tonight, as the first tributes were paid to the victims of the tragedy."
World,"THE HAGUE: The fifth India-European Union summit here has resolved to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism by seeking among other things to jointly address the issues which create an environment conducive to terrorism, including support for and "
World,"Middle East would top the agenda of British Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s upcoming trip to the United States as Blair is trying to revive the peace process in the region, Downing Street said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The growth of supercomputing as an enterprise IT option is one of the highlights of this week's SC2004 Supercomputing Conference, which kicks off tomorrow in Pittsburgh."
Sci/Tech,"Bluetooth products will have triple the bandwidth and be able to multicast to seven devices in future releases, according to Bluetooth backers, who defend the technology against Ultrawideband and other approaches to short-range wireless."
Sci/Tech,"Novell tomorrow will begin shipping Linux Desktop 9, a desktop version of its open-source Linux operating system that's aimed at enterprise users."
Sci/Tech,Novell Inc. today said it has reached a \$536 million settlement with Microsoft over antitrust issues related to Novell's NetWare network operating software.
World,"President Thabo Mbeki is to visit the Ivory Coast today, the presidency and department of foreign affairs said in a joint statement."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Putting a face on technology could improve our interaction with hi-tech gadgets.
Sci/Tech,"Several companies will be making product announcements at this week's Computer Security Institute (CSI) show in Washington, but the show opens on an eye-opening note with a new study indicating network attacks are on the increase."
Business,Novell and the Computer and Communications Industry Association have agreed to end their participation in the legal case against Microsoft in the European Union.
Business,"News Corp. #39;s new poison pill is type of measure its shareholders feared it would adopt. By John Paul Rathbone, Breakingviews. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Rupert Murdoch clearly feels spooked by John Malone, the "
Business,"Insurance companies played the largest role in compensating people and businesses hurt by the Sept. 11 attacks, paying slightly more than half of the \$38."
Sci/Tech," Scientists say changes in the earth #39;s climate from human influences are occurring particularly intensely in the Arctic region, evidenced by widespread melting of glaciers, thinning sea ice and rising permafrost temperatures."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was today charged with improper conduct for his outspoken criticism of Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy after his sides defeat at Old Trafford.
World,"A spokeswoman for the foreign ministry, Daniela Stoffel, said the 267 Swiss currently in Ivory Coast had not been affected by the violence directed at French citizens and French holdings."
World,"SKOPJE, Macedonia--By staying at home last Sunday, the citizens of Macedonia demonstrated that they dont want to turn back the clock."
Sports,Thierry Henry answered his critics in style as he combined with Robert Pires to haul Arsenal out of their slump. Henrys recent form had been called into question by Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen only 
Sci/Tech,"The software giant settles one legal claim with Novell over NetWare, but can't reach a deal over a second issue involving WordPerfect."
Sci/Tech,"Four founders invite security giants to join push to test network software, to make sure it lives up to its promises."
Business,  Securities regulator NASD on Monday charged H amp;R Block Inc. with fraudulently promoting Enron Corp. bonds to customers just weeks before the energy trader declared bankruptcy in 2001.
Business,LIBERTY Media #39;s move last week to grab up to 17.1 per cent of News Corporation voting stock has prompted the launch of a defensive shareholder rights plan.
Business,Medarex (Nasdaq: MEDX) is best known for being a leader in antibody technology with its capabilities for generating human antibodies in mice.
Sci/Tech," quot;San Andreas quot; likely will outsell  quot;Halo 2 quot; because there are at least 10 million more PlayStation 2 units sold than Xboxes, which are in about 14 million homes."
Sci/Tech,"NASA scientists are studying the man who was the basis for Dustin Hoffman #39;s character in the 1988 film  quot;Rain Man, quot; hoping that technology used to study the effects of space travel on the brain will help explain his mental capabilities."
Sci/Tech,"The Bluetooth SIG has finalized the Bluetooth EDR spec for three times the bandwidth, and laid out its road map for the next years of Bluetooth."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s older Martian robotic rover, Spirit, has found evidence that underground water changed a major rock formation called the Columbia Hills, scientists said yesterday."
Sports,"AC Milan played to a 1-1 tie with AS Roma on Sunday, failing to take advantage of a loss by league leader Juventus. Andriy Shevchenko put Milan ahead before a home crowd in the sixth minute, heading in Cafu #39;s cross as Milan dominated the first half."
Sports,"When the National League Rookie of the Year is revealed Monday, fans will get a glimpse into whether or not the writers favored numbers or intangibles."
World," Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos flew briefly to Damascus this weekend to take part in quiet diplomacy over finding a successor to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, official sources confirmed."
Sports,Kaka and Andrea Pirlo both scored in the last eight minutes to rally AC Milan to a 2-1 victory at rainy Parma on Saturday and move it within a point of Serie A leader Juventus.
Sports,  Peyton Manning gears up for another track meet in prime time. But Daunte Culpepper will not have his dance partner available when the Minnesota Vikings visit the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.
Sports," Cliff Fletcher says he #39;s entering the Hockey Hall of Fame with elite company.  quot;They are three of the greatest defencemen to ever play the game, quot; the longtime NHL excutive said of Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy."
Sports,Tottenham have confirmed that Martin Jol will take over as head coach following Jacques Santini #39;s surprise resignation on Friday.
Business," U.S. stocks were near the unchanged  mark on Monday, pausing for breath after last week's  post election rally as another interest rate rise loomed, while  drug maker Pfizer Inc. weighed on the Dow and S P 500 indexes."
Sci/Tech,An Australian 419 fraudster who conned AU\$5m from his victims was today jailed for four years on 10 counts of fraud and one of perverting the course of justice by the NSW District Court theage.com.au reports.
World,The UN expresses concern over rising tensions on the border between Israel and Lebanon.
Sports,"Kansas has been voted the top spot in AP's preseason college basketball poll, the time since Wilt Chamberlain played for the Jayhawks in the 1950s. Maryland is ranked No. 15."
Sports,"Suddenly, the 25 points Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost for uttering a vulgarity during a live TV interview are looming very large indeed."
World,A US federal court halts proceedings at Guantanamo Bay against a former driver for Osama Bin Laden.
World,Police patrols are to be increased in a Dutch city where tensions are high after an Islamic school was bombed.
Business,An attorney for Oracle Corp. says the company will abandon its legal challenge to PeopleSoft Inc.'s antitakeover protections if shareholders fail to tender a majority of their shares by a Nov. 19 deadline.
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday that it has achieved \$50 million of an estimated \$135 million in additional liquidity that the company will need to meet financing commitments in early 2006, and said it is currently pursuing other financing transactions to meet that goal."
Business,Dimon to acquire tobacco leaf rival Standard Commercial
Sports,"Oakland shortstop Bobby Crosby is one vote shy of being a unanimous pick for AL Rookie of the Year, and Pirates outfielder Jason Bay wins the NL award Monday."
Business,Microsoft settled with Novell for \$536 million. Novell also intends to file a new suit againt Microsoft regrading word-processing software.
Business," SEATTLE/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> said  on Monday it agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOVL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOVL.O</A> and an industry trade group, marking the end of a  decade-long antitrust battle."
Business," Global warming is heating the Arctic  almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet in a thaw that  threatens millions of livelihoods and could wipe out polar  bears by 2100, an eight nation report said on Monday."
Business, The European Union executive asked the  World Trade Organization on Monday to rule that it was illegal  for the United States and Canada to retain sanctions on EU  exports to counter the bloc's ban on hormone treated beef.
Sports,Peter Lonard was almost an afterthought last week at The Australian - until the last nine when his pressure-proof action flushed enough irons close enough to steal the championship from those who had borne the brunt of the leaders #39; tension for three and a 
Sci/Tech," Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DIS.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DIS.N</A> is  increasing investment in video games for hand held devices and  plans to look for acquisitions of small game publishers and  developers, Disney consumer products Chairman Andy Mooney said  on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DIS.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DIS.N</A> is  increasing investment in video games for hand held devices and  plans to look for acquisitions of small game publishers and  developers, Disney consumer products Chairman Andy Mooney said  on Monday."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating about a dozen brokerage firms that may have failed to obtain the best price for stocks traded for customers, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday."
Business,"After years of expensive litigation aimed at weakening its hold on the software market, Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) is on the verge of settling with nearly all of its opponents."
Business,"New Delhi, Nov. 8: General Electric Capital International Services (Gecis), the global business process operations of General Electric, has offloaded a 60 per cent stake for about \$500 million to two private "
Business,Another hike in US interest rates is seen as a certainty when Federal Reserve policy-makers meet on Wednesday -- a step on the march toward a level of rates necessary to underpin long-term expansion.
Business,"  Britain #39;s largest fixed line telephone company, BT Group PLC, agreed to acquire El Segundo, Calif., based Infonet Services Corp."
Business,"US authorities have approved the use of Taser stun guns on commercial flights to and from the United States, the manufacturer has said."
Business,"Various investigations into an alleged \$180 million bribery scandal in Nigeria involving a Halliburton Co. subsidiary and other companies have indicated that payments may have been made to Nigerian officials, the company said in a regulatory filing."
Business,The nation #39;s top telephone regulators are widely expected to decide on Tuesday to further deregulate Internet phone services from Vonage Holdings and others.
Business,"Rogers Communications Inc. (RCInvb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) expects to refinance C\$2 billion to C\$3 billion (\$1.7 billion to \$2."
Business,The European Union #39;s head office said Monday it had filed a complaint against the United States and Canada for failing to lift sanctions against the EU over its ban on imports of hormone-treated beef.
Business," H R Block Inc.'s  financial advisers unit misrepresented the risks of  #36;16.4 million in bonds from Enron Corp  before the energy trader sank into bankruptcy, the NASD said in a civil fraud complaint seeking restitution for more than 800 investors."
Sports," Sure, Kansas often grabs a spot in the upper half of the AP preseason college basketball poll, but the school hasn't been No. 1 since a player named Wilt Chamberlain suited up for the Jayhawks in the 1950s."
Sci/Tech,Mozilla #39;s Firefox browser continues to steal market share form Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer around the globe. According to a report released by a German Internet 
Sports, Former St. Louis Blues player Mike Danton was sentenced Monday to 7 1/2 years in prison for a failed murder for hire plot to kill his agent.
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, November 8 (newratings.com) - Novell Inc (NOVL.NAS) has launched a new Linux desktop operating system, Desktop 9, targeted at enterprise customers."
Sci/Tech,"Rising global temperatures will melt areas of the Arctic this century, making them more accessible for oil and natural gas drilling, a report prepared by the United States and seven other nations said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"While Halo 2 is already a huge hit for Xbox out of the box, parent company Microsoft hopes the ripple effect of Halo 2 lasts well into its next generation of gaming hardware."
Sci/Tech,"November 08, 2004 - NVIDIA today has announced its GeForce Go 6800 mobile graphics processor. The GeForce Go 6800 is quite obviously based on NVIDIA #39;s 6800 desktop line of chipsets, containing full DirectX "
Sci/Tech,Dell has teamed up with cluster-management app-maker Platform Computing Inc. to create a small but powerful rack-mounted server complete with open-source cluster-management tools.
Sci/Tech,"The palmOne Treo 650 smartphone is now available for pre-order from the palmOne store. Prices range from \$449 with a new service plan to \$599 with an existing one, all orders from the palmOne store come with free shipping."
Sci/Tech,"Bail was set at \$1 million Monday for a North Carolina man awaiting sentencing in the nation #39;s first felony prosecution of illegal distribution of junk e-mail, or spam."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to stem the spread of software patents in Europe, the Open Source Risk Management (OSRM) group has begun documenting the sources of innovation claimed by such patents."
Sci/Tech,"Male chimpanzees have evolved huge testicles and sperm counts for their body size. Among gorillas, females mate only with a dominant male, and accordingly, gorillas #39; testicles are tiny."
Sci/Tech,"I #39;ve always been mixed about the Open Source movement because while my feelings suggest that this is surely a great innovation in software development scene, there are other (many) things that I don #39;t agree with."
Sci/Tech," quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; is an epic homage to the West Coast gang culture of the early 1990s. Yes, parents, there #39;s way too much violence and profanity here for the kids."
Sports,Paula Radcliffes response to those who doubted her ability to bounce back from her Olympic disasters could not have been more emphatic on Sunday when she triumphed in a thrilling New York Marathon.
Sports,ARSENAL rsenal manager Arsene Wenger was today charged with improper conduct by the Football Association. It follows comments he made after the Gunners #39; 2-0 defeat by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Sports,"Oakland Athletics #39; Bobby Crosby raises a fist and circles the bases after hitting a game-winning home run off Seattle Mariners #39; pitcher Scott Atchison in the ninth inning of their game in Oakland, Calif."
Sports,"To make a bad loss even worse, there is fear among the Giants that Michael Strahan, their Pro Bowl defensive end, could be lost, possibly for the season, with a torn pectoral muscle."
Sports,"AVONDALE, Arizona (Ticker) -- Amid darkness, rain and a series of late crashes, Dale Earnhardt Jr. recorded an overtime victory in Sunday #39;s NASCAR Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500."
Sci/Tech," Walt Disney Co.  is increasing investment in video games for hand held devices and plans to look for acquisitions of small game publishers and developers, Disney consumer products Chairman Andy Mooney said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"A critical flaw in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer Web browser could allow a hacker to take control of a computer, the world #39;s largest software maker said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," In theory, advertising agencies should love mobile telephones. What better way to reach consumers on the go?"
Sports," The San Diego Padres traded one of their extra outfielders, Terrence Long, to Kansas City for left hander Darrell May and right hander Ryan Bukvich on Monday."
World, South African regulators ruled Monday in favor of Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. in the first of a series of legal and regulatory challenges to its hostile  #36;7.1 billion takeover bid for rival mining company Gold Fields Ltd.
World,"Palestinian leaders rushed to Paris on Monday to check on the critically ill Yasser Arafat, but hospital officials said visiting rights were restricted - setting the stage "
World,": French troops fired into the air today to disperse protesters gathered to protect President Laurent Gbagbo, as unrest swept Ivory Coasts main city Abidjan after weekend clashes between French and Ivorian forces."
World,"A soldier from Britain  #39;s Black Watch regiment was killed and two others wounded in Iraq when a bomb exploded near their camp, the Ministry of Defence has said."
World,"The Hague, Nov. 8:India and the European Union today decided to crank up their relationship by entering into a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation on key international issues of globalisation "
World,"HANOVER, Germany (AFP) - Demonstrators in Germany chained themselves to a railway to stop a shipment of highly radioactive nuclear waste from France, a day after a protester was crushed to death under the train #39;s wheels."
Sports, TCU has gone from trying to become the first outsider to bust into the Bowl Championship Series to just hoping for a chance to play in the postseason.
World," US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani leaders on Iraq, Afghanistan and terrorism, the foreign office said."
Business, Stocks ended almost unchanged on  Monday as investors paused for breath after last week's  post election rally and braced for interest rate hikes that  threatened to slow growth and raise companies' costs.
World, CHARLOTTETOWN (CP)   Quebec Premier Jean Charest says the fiscal imbalance between Ottawa and the provinces is one of the major impediments to a much needed renewal of Canada's federal system.
Sci/Tech," Software giant Microsoft Corp. opened its wallet again Monday to clear more of its courtroom problems, paying  #36;536 million to rival Novell Inc. and an undisclosed smaller amount to a trade group that had backed antitrust complaints by the U.S. government and the European Union."
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCO Google and Microsoft were to separately introduce enhanced information-sharing services for Internet users on Thursday.
Sci/Tech, An attorney for Oracle Corp. says the company will abandon its legal challenge to PeopleSoft Inc.'s antitakeover protections if shareholders fail to tender a majority of their shares by a Nov. 19 deadline.
World," Family values, traditional values and now, ""moral values."" Most American adults would say they have them, and yet that two word phrase is the focus of an ideological tug of war heightened by President Bush's re election, with conservatives declaring principal ownership and liberals scrambling to challenge them."
World, An Alabama high school coach says he was just trying to get equality for his girls' basketball team when he complained about its treatment. His legal battle to regain his job will reach the Supreme Court at the end of the month.
Sci/Tech,The avian influenza virus known as H5N1 has killed millions of poultry in east Asia. Now researchers fear it may be tougher and more dangerous to humans than previously suspected.
Sci/Tech,"Species in the air and on the ground are in deep trouble, according to two recent studies tallying steep declines in bird and amphibian populations. Scientists are speculating about the causes."
Sports, Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby capably filled some big shoes and was voted the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday.
Sports,Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is done for the year and will be joined on the inactive list for the remainder of the season by the team #39;s other starting defensive end Keith Washington.
Sports," quot;It was something I had to do for my crew, quot; said Dale Earnhardt Jr. after winning the Checker Auto Parts 500.  quot;After I messed up so bad last week, it was important to me to pull this off."
Sports,"The Indianapolis Colts finished practice, and Marvin Harrison started his usual routine. The two-time NFL receiving champion stayed on the field to run routes with less-heralded teammates such as Aaron Moorehead."
World,"THE political struggle for Yasser Arafat #39;s inheritance escalated last night into a fierce contest for the dying man #39;s body, as a war of words erupted between the Palestinian leader #39;s wife and his top officials."
World,"Leh, Nov. 8: Three days, nearly 40 delegations and hundreds of kilometres later, home minister Shivraj Patil believes he has walked a few steps forward on the long and winding road that could lead to peace in Kashmir."
Sci/Tech,A forthcoming version of Windows Server is designed for building supercomputers from clusters of PCs.
Sci/Tech,"Appro's XtremeBlade uses a 12.25-inch chassis that can house blades with two, four or eight Opteron processors."
Business,"Description: NPR #39;s Noah Adams talks to Tess Vigeland of Marketplace about the week ahead in business and economics, including Wednesday #39;s meeting of the Federal Reserve Board to discuss interest rates."
Business,"In the first major trial to test a drug only in blacks, an experimental drug developed by NitroMed Inc. added to standard therapy helped heart failure patients live significantly longer, researchers on Monday said."
Sports,Chelsea #39;s Arjen Robben says the Blues can handle the pressure of being on top of the Premier League. The club is two points ahead of Arsenal after beating Everton 1-0 Saturday on Robben #39;s 72nd-minute goal.
Sports,  All Pro defensive end Michael Strahan will miss the rest of the New York Giants #39; season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Sports,"Things are getting tighter, contenders are dropping like flies and conference races are coming down to the wire. Ahhhh, it #39;s a good time to be a college football fan."
World,"A senior Palestinian delegation headed to France to see Yasser Arafat, but it was unclear whether they would have access to the ailing leader after the hospital restricted "
World,"One member of the Black Watch battlegroup has been killed and two more have been injured - one possibly seriously - in an incident north of Camp Dogwood, the Ministry of Defence said."
World," Two years before he allegedly killed a Dutch filmmaker in the name of radical Islam, Mohammed Bouyeri volunteered at his local community center and was a promising member of the second generation of Moroccan immigrants to the "
World,"ISLAMABAD, November 09 (Online): Pakistan on Monday dispelled the assertion of Indian Home Minister that Islamabad is pressurising Kashmiri leaders including All Parties Hurriyet Conference for holding talks with New Delhi."
World,"A blast outside a Catholic church in south-western Baghdad on Monday night killed at least three people and wounded 40, hospital sources said."
Sci/Tech,Security software maker has released updated versions of its offerings for home computer users.\
Sci/Tech,Report for British regulator calls for wireless technology to be more strictly controlled than in United States.
Sci/Tech,"New version has improve file sharing, FireWire compatibility, built-in Safari, updated graphics drivers."
Business," quot;This is completely a part of BT #39;s transformation into a company that specializes in IT and networking services, quot; BT chief executive Ben Verwaayen was quoted as saying."
Business,"Newspaper publisher Knight Ridder Inc. on Monday named Steve Rossi, who had been president of its newspapers division, as its new chief financial officer."
Business," quot;Payments may have been made to Nigerian officials, quot; Halliburton says in its quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business,Delta Air Lines #39; (DAL:NYSE - news - research) future cash needs are looking greater than previously thought. Delta said Monday it will need \$135 million in liquidity in early 2006 beyond what it has already 
Business," Victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have received  $38.1 billion US in compensation so far from insurance companies, the US government and charities, according to a study released Monday by the Rand Institute for Civil Justice."
Business,"Lawyers for former Enron Corp. chief executive Jeffrey Skilling asked a federal court to move his trial out of Houston, arguing in a filing on Monday that any jury in Enron #39;s hometown would be biased."
Sci/Tech,"November 08, 2004 - ATI today has announced its RADEON XPRESS 200 motherboard chipset. Targeted at AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors, the chipset features an integrated graphics core based on ATI #39;s RADEON X300 chipset."
World,"SRINAGAR: Unknown gunmen shot at and injured Altaf Ahmad Shah, son-in-law of hardline pro-Pakistan separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, inside a local mosque in the outskirts of Srvvinagar on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"But fresh antitrust suit is in the envelope, says Novell"
Sci/Tech,"As companies ramp up open-source deployments, expertise is in high demand and short supply. The costs of developing talent can add up."
Sci/Tech,"The software titan's cable software will be offered to more than 500,000 customers in the company's hometown."
Sci/Tech,The Power5-based system is part of Big Blue's push to oust Hewlett-Packard from the top spot in high-performance set-ups.
Sports,"Suddenly, the 25 points Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost for uttering a vulgarity during a live TV interview are looming very large indeed."
Sci/Tech, The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Monday is releasing a three year road map for Bluetooth short range wireless technology that includes a tripling of bandwidth and the ability to multicast signals to seven other users.
Sports,"  Moving quickly to deepen a corner outfield spot, the Royals obtained Terrence Long from the San Diego Padres in a four player trade Monday."
Sports,"EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Former NHL tough guy Mike Danton was sentenced Monday to 7 1/2 years in prison for trying to have his agent killed."
World,"Dennis Ross, the former US ambassador to Israel, joined Washington, DC, area students at The George Washington University last week to talk about his experiences in Israel and dispel myths about the Middle East."
Sports," Outfielder Jason Bay became the first Pittsburgh Pirate to win the National League Rookie of the Year, as he was voted the honor on Monday."
Business,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) cleared more legal cases off its plate Monday by settling with Novell (Quote, Chart) and the Computer  amp; Communications Industry Association (CCIA) over antitrust and other charges."
Business,The dollar bounced back from a new all-time low against the euro after stern comments from European Central Bank president Jean-claude Trichet about the greenback #39;s slide.
Business,"NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 8: General Electrics (GE) India business headed for a fresh start on Monday, as it kick-started a global reorganisation of its back office operations, starting with selling 60 per cent of GECIS for \$500 million."
Business,Take two and don #39;t call me in the morning: Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp. (nyse: NWS.WI - news - people ) prescribed a  quot;poison pill quot; defense strategy today to stave off a potential takeover from long-time ally John Malone.
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it will need an additional \$135 million in liquidity in early 2006 to meet the requirements of certain financing agreements."
Business,Lucent Technologies Inc. said Monday that three of its former employees have been notified by the Securities and Exchange Commission that regulators are considering recommending civil action against them.
Business,Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O and cable television provider Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O said on Monday that they would begin deploying set-top boxes powered by Microsoft software starting next week.
Business,"The US Treasury Department #39;s under secretary for domestic finance, Brian Roseboro, will resign resign effective Dec. 31, the department said on Monday."
Business,Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. on Monday reported third-quarter profit rose 30 percent as sales increased at its PacSun and demo apparel chains.
Sports, Six time Olympic champion Michael Phelps was arrested last week and charged with drunken driving.
Sports," The NFL agreed Monday to contract extensions with Fox and CBS to televise Sunday afternoon games for six more years, deals worth a combined  #36;8 billion."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 08, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Fresh from setting a record for performance among supercomputers just a few days ago, IBM today announced it is making a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available for businesses and scientific researchers."
Sci/Tech,"UK retail giant Tesco has decided to launch its own online music store, complete with downloads from thousands of artists and one of the most open sharing schemes on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"com November 8, 2004, 2:46 PM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates (CA) on Monday rolled out new editions of PestPatrol, the anti-spyware technology it picked up in August when it purchased the privately-held Pennsylvania company."
Business, Merck   Co. Inc.  said on Monday that it received a subpoena from the U.S. Justice Department and that the Securities and Exchange Commission has started an informal inquiry concerning its recalled pain reliever Vioxx.
Sci/Tech," Tesco (Nasdaq: TESOF), the UK's biggest supermarket chain, has announced an online music service that it hopes will be able to rival Apple's market leading iTunes store."
Sci/Tech,"In this artist #39;s conception, a plasma station, lower left, applies a magnetized beam of ionized plasma to the sails of a spacecraft bound for Jupiter."
Sports," When Chad Pennington got hurt last year, the New York Jets had a hard time winning games."
Sci/Tech,"The US government #39;s latest supercomputer, BlueGene/L, has been officially crowned the most powerful number cruncher on the planet."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer is the default Web browser for Windows users, but it may not be the best choice for your organization."
Sci/Tech,"If you are a current palmOne customer, you are eligible to a palmOne.com exclusive offer on our new Treo 650 smartphone. Pre-order yours today with or without a Sprint service plan and you #39;ll receive a FREE Bluetooth headset with your order (\$99 value)."
Sci/Tech, Computer graphics specialist ATI Technologies (Nasdaq: ATYT) has unveiled a new chipset for desktop systems running AMD's (NYSE: AMD) next generation 64 bit Athlon and Sempron processors.
Sci/Tech,"With more than 3 million Bluetooth-enabled products shipping every week and analyst predictions that 13 percent of mobile phones sold worldwide this year will include the short-range wireless technology, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group has laid out a "
Business," Former Enron Corp.  Chairman Ken Lay and former chief executive Jeffrey Skilling asked a federal court to move their trial out of Houston, arguing in a filing on Monday that any jury in Enron's hometown would be biased."
Sci/Tech," Tiger Telematics, the U.S. developer of the Gizmondo mobile gaming console, has announcd plans to enter the smartphone market in competition with Nokia, Sony Ericsson, PalmOne and RIM."
Sports,"Michael Phelps, of the United States, holds his gold medal after setting an Olympic-record 1:57.14 in the 200-meter individual medley at the Olympic Aquatic Centre during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, in this Aug. 19, 2004 file photo."
Sports,"It #39;s hard to imagine a more deserving trio of defensemen being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on the same slate again. The addition of Ray Bourque, Paul "
Sports,"SPOKANE, Wash. -- Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jason Bay, who won the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday, played at Gonzaga University."
Sports,"Lake Forest - Rex Tucker started his first regular-season game in more than two years Sunday, filling in at right guard in place of Mike Gandy, who was sidelined with a strained hamstring."
Sports,"Former St. Louis Blues Player Mike Danton Sentenced to 7 1/2 Years in Murder-For-Hire Plot. Bob Haar, attorney for former St. Louis Blues hockey player Michael Danton, talks with reporters after Danton was "
Sports,"com. The Padres made a move Monday, acquiring left-hander Darrell May and right-hander Ryan Bukvich from the Royals in exchange for outfielder Terrence Long and right-hander Dennis Tankersley."
Sci/Tech," Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) offer a new desktop version of Linux for its enterprise customers, the company announced Monday."
Sci/Tech," WHAT MICROSOFT DID: Paid  #36;536 million cash to rival Novell Inc. to settle potential antitrust complaints over Microsoft's alleged actions toward Novell's Netware operating system, which competes with Windows software. Paid a smaller amount to the Washington based Computer and Communications Industry Association, a trade group."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced at the start of the annual SC supercomputing show Saturday that it will now offer commercial configurations of its Blue Gene supercomputer, just days after its prototype configuration, which has been built for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, took the high performance computing crown with a speed of over 70 teraflops a second."
World,The announcement Monday that a preliminary agreement reached between Iran and the European Union #39;s three big powers may be finalized soon is good news on several fronts.
World,The US has provided airlifts and pledged \$300 million to support African troops in west Sudan. By Abraham McLaughlin - staff writer and Duncan Woodside - contributor.
World,"LEH, NOVEMBER 8: As Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil wound up his three-day visit to JK today, the Hurriyat Conferences moderate faction remained absent from his itinerary."
Sports," Ray Bourque, the finest defenseman of his generation, entered the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday with Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy."
World,"German police stands guard along the rails as the castor transport of nuclear waste passes by Dahlenburg, near Lueneburg, northern Germany, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001 on its way to the interim nuclear depot in Gorleben."
World, Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday the Sudanese government must end the violence in its western region of Darfur or face possible action by the United Nations.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The former head of the federal sponsorship program says he never checked to ensure ad agencies were fulfilling their contract terms and weren't overbilling the government.
Sci/Tech, Lawyers for a Georgia school district and a group of parents clashed on Monday over the constitutionality of placing stickers that challenge the theory of evolution on textbooks.
Business," H R Block Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HRB.N</A> financial  advisors unit on Monday was charged with fraud by securities  regulators for misrepresenting the risks of Enron Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> bonds and calling them safe, even as the energy  trader had begun its collapse into bankruptcy."
Sports," Tiger Woods, optimistic as ever, is  excited about his prospects for 2005 despite struggling off the  tee for most of this year and winning just one title."
Sports," EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Sports Network) - Former St. Louis  Blues forward Mike Danton has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in  prison for concocting a murder-for-hire plot against his agent."
World," The deputy chief of North Korea's mission at the United Nations doubts newly re elected President Bush will change his policy toward Pyongyang, a South Korean newspaper reported on Friday."
World, South African President Thabo Mbeki is  expected in Ivory Coast on Tuesday to try to defuse a crisis  which has triggered days of mob violence and put French troops  on the streets of the main city.
Business,"Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive (WPNI) today announced that James M. Brady will be the new executive editor of washingtonpost.com, beginning Feb. 1. Brady will succeed Executive Editor Doug Feaver, 65, who is retiring."
World," A European deal aimed at freezing Iran's  nuclear fuel program in exchange for peaceful atomic technology  and other incentives will never work if Washington is not  directly involved, diplomats and an analyst said on Monday."
World," SKOPJE (Reuters) - Macedonians showed the West they would  not slide back toward ethnic division, largely ignoring a  nationalist referendum that would have reversed a law giving  the Albanian minority more rights."
Business," quot;Everyone #39;s nervous, quot; warned Michael Wynne, acting undersecretary of defense, in a confidential e-mail to Air Force Secretary James Roche on July 8, 2003."
World,"Billed as the biggest urban fight since Vietnam, US forces in Iraq launched a major assault at nightfall."
World,The US has provided airlifts and pledged \$300 million to support African troops in western Sudan.
Business,"Stocks edged up for the week, continuing a month-long rally in the face of mediocre economic news and more-positive developments from technology firms and energy markets."
Business,"Pacific Sunwear (PSUN:Nasdaq - news - research) bathed in strong third-quarter demand, posting a 30 jump in earnings Monday that beat Wall Street #39;s estimates."
Sci/Tech,"Kevin Costner #39;s Water World might have bombed at the box office, but the real stuff is all set to force-grab world attention. The most comprehensive scientific report to date on global warming conducted by "
World,"Microsoft agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell and an industry trade group, marking the end of a decade-long antitrust battle."
Sci/Tech," REDMOND, Washington (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A>  and cable television provider Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CMCSA.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CMCSA.O</A> said on  Monday that they would begin deploying set-top boxes powered by  Microsoft software starting next week."
Business,"WHAT MICROSOFT DID: Paid \$536 million cash to rival Novell Inc. to settle potential antitrust complaints over Microsoft #39;s alleged actions toward Novell #39;s Netware operating system, which competes with Windows software."
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday that it has achieved \$50 million of an estimated \$135 million in additional liquidity that the company will need to meet financing commitments in early 2006 
Business,WASHINGTON : US oil service firm Halliburton has acknowledged that improper payments  quot;may have been made quot; to Nigerian officials through a consortium of which it was a member.
Sci/Tech,Companies agree to incorporate software interoperability tools in e-commerce partnership.
Sci/Tech,Global warming is heating the Arctic at a rapid pace - with impacts that could range from the disappearance of polar bears #39; summer habitat by the century #39;s end to a damaging rise in sea levels worldwide.
Sci/Tech,A new version of the Bluetooth wireless specification and a three-year plan for more updates have backers hoping the technology will finally take off in the US market.
Sci/Tech," The aliens are landing on Earth on Tuesday, and more than 1.5 million video gamers have already signed up to stop them."
Sci/Tech,"Yes, we #39;ve set the clocks back an hour with the end of Daylight Savings Time in the United States. But for the next few days it is worth setting your alarm clock too -- to an hour before sunrise."
Sports,Jason Robinson has become the first former rugby league player to captain England #39;s rugby union team. The Rugby Football Union appointed Robinson on Monday as captain for Saturday #39;s test against Canada at Twickenham.
Sports,"Bo Outlaw signed a one-year contract Monday to rejoin the Phoenix Suns, who missed his tough post play last season. The Suns said the 6-foot-8 forward would join them for Tuesday night #39;s game at the Chicago Bulls."
Sports,Chicago Bears offensive lineman Mike Gandy was waived Monday after starting five games for the team this season and 30 over the past three seasons.
Sports, The NHL all star game hasn #39;t been cancelled after all. It #39;s just been moved to Russia. The agent for New York Rangers winger Jaromir Jagr confirmed Monday that the Czech star had joined Omsk Avangard 
Sports, The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent forward/center Jelani McCoy on Monday and waived forward Anthony Miller.
World,"Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia and other leaders traveled to France to see Yasser Arafat at a military hospital near Paris in a visit condemned by Arafat #39;s wife, Palestinian officials said."
World,"Baghdad: A car bomb exploded outside the emergency unit of one of Baghdad #39;s main hospitals southwest of the Iraqi capital causing an unknown number of deaths, an official at the Yarmuk hospital said."
World,"Today, Germans remember the fall of the Berlin wall - an ecstatic night of pure joy when the communist East German government allowed its citizens unhindered access to the bright lights, well-stocked department stores, and warmhearted greetings of "
Business,"The search giants have tried localizing, but with fair success. Here #39;s a model that could work better. A new book shows how a change of ownership brought new life to the Boston Red Sox franchise."
Business,"Halliburton has acknowledged that payments may have been made to Nigerian officials as part of an alleged \$180 million bribery scandal, according to an SEC document filed by the Houston-based company on Friday."
Business," Intrawest Corp. lost money in its fiscal first quarter as sales dipped, though the Ski resort operator said the drop was expected a year after it made gains on the sales of certain resort properties the company had developed."
Business, Korean Air is the first airline granted permission by the federal government to carry electric stun guns aboard jetliners that fly within US airspace.
World,"Two car bombs exploded in the Iraqi town of Samarra, north of Baghdad, on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding at least 20, police said."
Sci/Tech,"Technical group outlines its wireless plans through 2006, updates current specification to trim power consumption."
Sci/Tech,Sources say FCC on Tuesday will further exempt Internet calls from state rules and taxes. But is cable a fly in the ointment?
Sci/Tech,"After low turnout at the Boston Convention  #38; Exhibition Center, IDG World Expo moves the confab to the Hynes Convention Center."
Sci/Tech,"GE is selling a 60 stake in GE Capital International Services, its business process outsourcing subsidiary in India, for about \$500 million."
Sci/Tech,"Called the IBM eServer Blue Gene, the Power-based supercomputer employs a mix of cooling and clustering technologies and starts at \$1.5 million."
Sci/Tech,"Symbol Technologies said today that it will delay filing its third-quarter results for two weeks, and it revised results for the first nine months of the year downward by \$13.3 million because of errors in how inventory levels were reported."
Sci/Tech,"SBC Communications said in a quarterly filing that it will lay off 10,000 workers by the end of next year but plans to continue hiring in its wireless and broadband access divisions."
Sci/Tech,Novell this week spruced up a version of its Linux desktop aimed squarely at enterprise users.
Sci/Tech,"When the Top500 list of the world's most powerful computers is published Monday, the 10,240 processor ""Columbia"" supercomputer that Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) recently built for NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration's) Ames Research Center is expected to be the number-two system on the list. Columbia is a much-needed success for SGI, which has been struggling to reclaim customers lost during an ill-fated foray into the Windows market during the late 1990s. Since taking the reins of the company in 1999, Bob Bishop, an 18-year SGI veteran, has refocused SGI on its core technical markets, and bet the company's future on the three core technologies in its Altix line of servers: the Linux operating system, Intel Corp.'s Itanium processor architecture, and SGI's own NUMAflex system design. With NUMAflex, SGI has been able to scale Linux to unprecedented levels."
Sports, Mayor Anthony A. Williams predicted Monday he has enough votes in the District of Columbia Council to approve financing for a ballpark for the Expos in the location agreed to in the team's contract to relocate to the capital.
Business,"With the holidays upon us, the thought of year-end tax planning is likely to induce headaches rather than visions of sugar plums. But if you want to boost "
Sci/Tech,"In the Boston Globe, John P. Mello Jr. writes,  #147;Slim. Sleek. Streamlined. Stylish. Chic. Those aren #146;t adjectives normally associated with a desktop computer  #151; unless it #146;s an Apple iMac. #148; Nov 08"
Sci/Tech,Revamp of tools picked up from PestPatrol results in three products--two for businesses and its first for home users.\
Business,The Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates following the Labor Department #39;s report on Friday that the US economy added almost twice as many jobs last month than Wall Street economists had predicted.
Business,In CHICAGO story headlined  #39;Delta says needs \$135 in added liquidity for 2006 #39; ... please read the headline ...  #39;Delta says needs \$135 mln in added 2006 liquidity.
Business,"Western Wireless Corp., an operator of wireless services, on Monday said it swung a third-quarter profit but missed Wall Street expectations after taking hefty charges during the period."
Sci/Tech,"IBM said in a press release that it is working with many national lab and universities to develop Blue Gene supercomputer applications in areas such as life sciences, hydrodynamics, quantum "
Sci/Tech,Nov. 8. - Scientists claim to have discovered the reason that mens testicles are the size that they are: its all to do with the infidelity of our female ancestors.
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA (Pennsylvania): World number two Amelie Mauresmo of France defended a title for the first time in her career, beating Russias Vera Zvonareva 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the WTA Advanta Championship final here Sunday."
Sports,The last time the Philadelphia Eagles were dominated so thoroughly they had a whole offseason to contemplate the defeat. They have two days to get over this dismantling -- a 27-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers 
World,"Four Palestinian top leaders arrived on Monday evening on board a private plane to visit Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, hospitalized in Percy military hospital since Oct. 29."
World,"The United States on Monday updated a travel warning to Cote D #39;lvoire, citing violence and safety concerns in the African country."
World,Palestinian leaders headed to Paris on Monday to see critically ill President Yasser Arafat at a French military hospital despite a scathing attack by his wife who accused them of plotting to  quot;bury him alive.
Sports, Jon Gruden resisted the temptation to gloat. The Tampa Bay coach said Monday he isn't the least bit surprised that his Buccaneers have turned their season around by winning three of four games after an 0 4 start.
Sports,"Lynn Beach of Manchester, England, barely managed to unroll her"
Business,"New European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson called on Tuesday for a fresh start in EU-US trade relations, which had been through a difficult path in the last few years."
Sports,"Rasheen Leggett stood on the Bronx side of the Willis Avenue Bridge, squinting, craning his neck and relishing the unending tide of marathoners. With a proud smile, he shouted his official welcome to the United States mainland."
Sci/Tech,"Women bosses in technology get plenty of bragging rights in a new Wall Street Journal ranking of the ""Top 50 Women to Watch."" Missing Links"
Sports,Theresa Cibulka hit Mile 18 of the New York City Marathon last year and felt as if she would never reach the finish line. She could feel the pain in her cramped legs. She was ready to quit.
Sci/Tech,Oracle says it will nix the claim unless PeopleSoft shareholders agree to sell at least half their holdings by on Nov. 19.
Business,NEW DELHI: General Electric Co. plans to sell a majority stake in its Indian call-centre unit to General Atlantic Partners LLC and Oak Hill Capital Partners for US\$500mil to help the business gain new customers.
Business, Shares of News Corp. dropped over 4 percent in Australia overnight Monday after the owner of Fox News and other media properties adopted a poison pill shareholder rights plan that seeks to block takeovers.
Business,"Wearing many tam-o #39;-shanters. Callaway Golf (nyse: ELY - news - people ) executive William C. Baker will take the mantles of president and chief operating officer from Patrice Hutin, the company announced Monday."
Business,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Knight Ridder Incorporated has tapped amed Steve Rossi -- the current president of its newspaper division -- to become chief financial officer and senior vice president of the company."
Business,SAN FRANCISCO Slumping stock brokerage Charles Schwab has promised to pay ten (m) million dollars in cash to recently ousted chief executive David Pottruck.
Business,"International Trading Co., of Houston, is voluntarily recalling about 73,590 additional pounds of turkey lunch meat due to possible underprocessing."
World,"<p></p><p> By Jude Webber</p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peru on Monday appointed a top legalofficial to bolster the government's side in terrorism casesafter Shining Path leader Abimael Guzman made a mockery of aretrial last week in a publicity coup for the Marxist group.</p>"
Sci/Tech,A team of scientists has condemned claims of climate catastrophe as  quot;fatally flawed quot; in a report released today. The study appears on the same day that 300 climate scientists warn that winter temperatures 
Sci/Tech,"Desktop 9 includes Novell #39;s edition of OpenOffice.org office productivity suite, the Mozilla Firefox Web browser, Evolution software for collaborating with Windows, and Zenworks Linux Management."
Sci/Tech,"Blue Gene/L, A supercomputer developed by IBM (IBM:NYSE - news - research) and the US Department of Energy, has clinched the title as the world #39;s fastest, beating out a previously top-ranked computer from Japan #39;s NEC."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates launched its first set of anti-spyware products on Monday, retooling the applications it acquired from PestPatrol for both corporate customers and consumers."
Sci/Tech,North American retailers first to receive Sony #39;s PC MMORPG; Standard and Collectors Editions should start arriving in stores tomorrow.
Sci/Tech,"As the SuperComputing 2004 show kicks off in the US city of Pittsburg this week, Linux technology will be well represented among the big honking processor, storage and networking technologies on display."
Sci/Tech,"Looking to drive corporate adoption of its high-performance computing version of Windows Server 2003, Microsoft on Monday introduced an SDK (software development kit) for developers alongside a name change for the product."
Sci/Tech, The owners of the Morpheus and Grokster p2p applications are taking yet another stand in their David and Goliath battle against the multi national entertainment industry.
Sports,"LONDON, Nov 8 (SW) - Tottenham Hotspur FC have handed former Roda and RKC Waalwijk coach Martin Jol the first-team managing position, following Jacques Santinis resignation last Friday."
Sports,Nuggets shooting guard Voshon Lenard will be sidelined at least six months after surgery Monday on his torn left Achilles #39; tendon.
World,"The Lebanese government justified Hezbollah #39;s launching of a drone into Israeli air space, saying no other steps, including appeals to international bodies, have been effective at stopping Israeli incursions into Lebanese airspace."
World,"Octroi Post Near The International Border, Nov 7 (UNI) Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today said the graph of infiltration had come down in Jammu and Kashmir this year due to fencing of borders neighbouring Pakistan."
World,  Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday the Sudanese government must end the violence in its western region of Darfur or face possible action by the United Nations.
World,"Taiwan was rocked by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake, whose epicenter was located southeast of the capital of Taipei. There were no immediate reports of casualties, according to the island #39;s Ministry of Interior."
Sci/Tech,source software and off the shelf hardware make strong showing among the best of the biggest.
Business,Stocks edged higher Friday as another drop in oil prices helped Wall Street withstand the effects of a disappointing jobs creation report.
World,Events to mark the 15th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall take place in the German capital on Tuesday.
Sports,Mayor Anthony A. Williams predicts he has enough votes to approve financing for a ballpark along the Anacostia waterfront.
Business," The dollar rallied from another record  low versus the euro on Monday after blunt comments from the  head of Europe's central bank, while stocks and bonds came  under pressure from an expected rise in U.S. interest rates  later this week."
Sci/Tech,"The Radeon Xpress 200 has graphics performance equal to ATI's current entry-level graphics chip, the company says."
Sci/Tech," Over the next three days, in eight  languages and 27 countries, Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> will  release its most important program of 2004    not a new version  of Windows or Office, but an epic tale of a super soldier  defending the Earth from a mysterious alien force."
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A>, the world's biggest  computer maker, has regained its position at the head of the  Top 500 list of supercomputer installations, dislodging rival  NEC Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6701.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6701.T</A> of Japan, the company said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," REDMOND, Washington (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A>  and cable television provider Comcast Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=CMCSA.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">CMCSA.O</A> said on  Monday they would begin deploying set-top boxes powered by  Microsoft software starting next week."
Business,US oil giant Unocal signs a deal with Bangladesh's government to develop the country's largest gas field.
Sci/Tech, Big Blue has brought the title of the world's fastest supercomputer back to the United States for the first time in three years.
Business,"com November 8, 2004, 4:30 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
Sci/Tech," Amazon.com said Monday that its Web site was experiencing slowdowns, and the company didn't immediately know when the problem would be fixed."
Sports, Former St. Louis Blues player Mike Danton was sentenced Monday to 7 1/2 years in prison for trying to have his agent killed.
Sports," The NFL agreed Monday to  #36;8 billion in contract extensions with Fox and CBS to televise Sunday afternoon games for six more years, deals that would also allow the league to show better matchups late in the season in prime time."
Sports," New England Patriots receiver turned defensive back Troy Brown was easy to spot on the field in St. Louis: He was the one always trying to catch his breath, but smiling."
Business, Merck   Co. Inc.  said on Monday it had received a subpoena from the U.S. Justice Department and that the Securities and Exchange Commission has started an informal inquiry concerning its recalled pain reliever Vioxx.
Sci/Tech,An international team of scientists says the Arctic is warming much more rapidly than previously known because of the burning of fossil fuels around the world.
Business," The dollar rallied from another record low versus the euro on Monday after blunt comments from the head of Europe's central bank, while stocks and bonds came under pressure from an expected rise in U.S. interest rates later this week."
Sports, Denver Nuggets guard Voshon Lenard underwent successful surgery Monday to repair his torn left Achilles #39; tendon.
Sci/Tech," A disparate group made up of dozens of state attorneys general, labor unions, retailers, professional sports leagues and others urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to hear a claim brought by the recording and film industries against two Internet file sharing firms."
Sci/Tech,"With performance almost double that of the Earth Simulator, in Yokohama, Japan, IBM Corp.'s Blue Gene/L on Monday was officially ranked first on the Top500 list of the world's fastest supercomputers. IBM built four of the top ten machines on the biannual list, which was set to be announced Monday evening at the SC2004 conference in Pittsburgh."
Sci/Tech," Over the next three days, in eight languages and 27 countries, Microsoft Corp.  will release its most important program of 2004    not a new version of Windows or Office, but an epic tale of a super soldier defending the Earth from a mysterious alien force."
Sports," Alexei Kovalev, Brad Richards and Nikolai Khabibulin became the latest NHL players to join a European team during the lockout, agreeing to play in Russia."
Sports, The No. 1 ranked team in the annual The Associated Press' preseason college baskteball poll. (x denotes eventual national champion):
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.  and cable television provider Comcast Corp.  said on Monday they would begin deploying set top boxes powered by Microsoft software starting next week.
Sci/Tech," IBM , the world's biggest computer maker, has regained its position at the head of the Top 500 list of supercomputer installations, dislodging rival"
World," ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP)   A new attempt to break an impasse over offshore energy royalties is an opportunity for Prime Minister Paul Martin to ""show leadership, to nation build,"" says Nova Scotia Premier John Hamm."
Sci/Tech, The Colorado Supreme Court decided Monday not to intervene in a federal lawsuit that claims an agreement between state and federal authorities leaves too little water in the Gunnison River to support fish and other wildlife.
World," Senators on Monday gave in to several House demands on compromise legislation dealing with the Sept. 11 commission's anti terrorism recommendations, including keeping the intelligence budget secret, increasing border security forces and banning aliens who have been trained by terrorist groups."
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World, Senior Palestinian officials hope to see  Yasser Arafat in a French hospital on Tuesday after traveling  to Paris despite a war of words with the Palestinian  president's wife.
World, Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops  backed by tanks stormed into Falluja at nightfall on Monday in  a fierce offensive to retake the rebel stronghold.
World,"The pro-Moscow security forces in Chechnya claim to have killed 22 separatist fighters loyal to rebel leader, Shamil Basayev."
Business,"TONY EASTLEY: US investors have reacted with caution to a move by media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, to shore up his family #39;s holdings in News Corporation."
Business,"A combination drug targeted at African-Americans has dramatically reduced deaths from heart disease in trials, paving the way for a new debate over the potential for  quot;ethnic treatments quot;."
Sports,"At last, some signs of life in the head-master #39;s office. After a string of weak or wrong decisions, the Football Association beaks decided to take "
Sports,"It did not require a degree in clairvoyance to work out that Jason Robinson would bring something new to the union game when he crossed the sporting Rubicon from rugby league, and it did not "
Sports,The National Football League on Monday said it will extend broadcast rights for television networks CBS and FOX to air Sunday afternoon football games through 2011 in deals worth a combined \$8 billion.
Sports,"Alexei Kovalev, Brad Richards and Nikolai Khabibulin became the latest NHL players to join a European team during the lockout, agreeing to play in Russia."
Sports,Denver Nuggets: Shooting guard Voshon Lenard will be out for at least six months after surgery on his torn Achilles tendon. The team said the surgery on Lenard #39;s left leg was a success.
Sports,"  All Pro Michael Strahan will miss the rest of the season with a torn muscle in his chest, leaving the New York Giants without both starting defensive ends."
Sports, Seahawks cornerback Ken Lucas spent the night in a San Francisco hospital with a bruised lung. Coach Mike Holmgren says the injury was similar to what car accident victims experience when they are hit in the chest by the steering wheel.
Sports, Browns offensive guard Kelvin Garmon and defensive back Leigh Bodden are out for the season after sustaining injuries in Cleveland's loss on Sunday in Baltimore.
World,"At least three people have been killed in a suspected suicide car bomb blast outside Baghdad #39;s main hospital, Iraqi police and medics say."
Sports," Bill Parcells keeps coming up with humiliating ways to describe the Dallas Cowboys. Not only are they stupid, as he repeatedly called them following a crushing loss to Cincinnati, he said Monday that this season's team exasperates him more than any he's ever coached."
Business,"BRUSSELS Microsoft said Monday that it had reached legal settlements with two of its biggest adversaries in the software industry, Novell and the Computer and Communications Industry Association."
Business,"LONDON BT Group said Monday that it was buying Infonet Services, a US-based company that provides global data-communications services, for \$965 million to gain more clients in North America and Asia."
Business,NEW YORK The dollar edged higher against the euro and the Swiss franc on Monday after the head of the European Central Bank said the euro-zone curreny #39;s recent climb against the dollar was  quot;brutal quot; and unwelcome.
Business,"TONY EASTLEY: Japanese carmaker, Mitsubishi Motors, is nothing if not optimistic. In just six months, the battered company has lost more than \$1."
Business,NEW YORK Profit-taking after Wall Street #39;s nine-session rally left stocks narrowly mixed on Monday even as oil prices continued their downward trend.
Business,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and cable television provider Comcast Corp. (CMCSA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday they would "
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. has assembled the world #39;s most powerful computer, unseating Japan #39;s NEC Corp. after more than two years, according to an industry ranking."
Sci/Tech,EA #39;s street racing sequel on course for its November 15 release on all current-generation consoles and PC. Electronic Arts today announced that Need For Speed Underground 2 has gone gold and is expected to ship to retail stores on November 15.
Sports, Priest Holmes has strained ligaments in his right knee and might not be able to play for the Kansas City Chiefs next week.
Sports," SALISBURY, Md., (Sports Network) - Olympic champion swimmer  Michael Phelps was arrested last week for driving under the  influence of alcohol."
Sports, EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Amateur prodigy Michelle Wie will  spend an uninterrupted few weeks studying at Punahou High  School in Honolulu before the 15-year-old returns to learning  her trade as a would-be professional golfer.
Sports," SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - A newly formed group of  athletes' representatives are meeting in Miami this week to  seek a larger voice in the development of athletics."
Business,"Fewer people are living in extreme poverty in the East Asia-Pacific region, the World Bank said Tuesday."
Business,"Business India: New Delhi, Nov 8 : General Electric Co., the world #39;s top conglomerate, today announced that it has sold a majority of its pioneering Indian back-office unit to two private equity firms for 500 million dollars to help the subsidiary gain "
Business,"The fifth summit meeting between the European Union (EU) and India, held on Monday in The Hague, decided to start forging a strategic partnership between the EU and India."
Business,"LONDON British Airways reported a 26 percent increase in second-quarter profit on Monday, but warned that it expected a tough winter, as fuel prices remain high, and competition stiff."
Business,"The dollar edged up on Tuesday, taking a breather from recent heavy selling after the European Central Bank chief warned against the euro #39;s rapid climb and ahead of a decision on US interest rates."
Business,"Six Flags Inc., the world #39;s second-largest amusement park operator, said Monday that third-quarter profit fell 60 percent as storms and wet weather led to lower attendance."
Sci/Tech,"ATI Technologies, one of the two major GPU makers, has entered the chipset market segment for a boost in its sales revenue from other sources."
Sci/Tech,International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is offering its record holding supercomputer for sale to interested consumers. The company will offer IBM eServer Blue Gene supercomputer for sale to research laboratories for optimal causes.
Sci/Tech,"After 19 months of development, two name changes and more than 8 million downloads of its preview release, the Firefox browser is finally turning 1.0."
Sci/Tech,The retail chain are after a slice of the lucrative market - worth 25million and growing - dominated by Apple #39;s iTunes. Tesco offer essentially the same service as iTunes for the same price: 79p per song.
Sci/Tech,"A broad list of copyright owners, artists, law professors and state attorneys general on Monday asked the Supreme Court to hear a controversial case on the legality of file-swapping software."
Sci/Tech,"The video game Halo 2 is expected to gross \$75 million US in sales over the next 24 hours, with a  quot;midnight madness quot; release similar to the opening of a blockbuster film."
Sci/Tech,"Intel on Monday updated its Itanium 2 processors, adding a top-end model to a high-end family designed to displace chips from Sun Microsystems and IBM."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer has released Mac OS X 10.3.6, an upgrade that offers improvements in several areas of the operating system. The improvements include added compatibility with FireWire audio and USB devices; updates "
Sci/Tech,Packard has joined with Brocade to integrate Brocade #39;s storage area network switching technology into HP Bladesystem servers to reduce the amount of fabric infrastructure needed in a datacentre.
Sports," The Chicago Bears played defense the way coach Lovie Smith envisioned, swarming to the ball and making the New York Giants cough it up. Seven sacks and five takeaways brought a 28 20 victory and produced a modest two game winning streak that didn't appear possible for a team that dropped five of its first six games."
Business," With the votes counted, mutual fund managers are beginning to see which of their pre election predictions are paying off."
Sports,"The new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur has been described by a former colleague as a  quot;football animal quot;. Martin Jol, 48, takes over from the departed Jacques Santini and is a man who  quot;eats, thinks and sleeps football quot;."
Sports,year old British Lion and former rugby league international replaces Jonny Wilkinson who is nursing an upper arm injury. The main surprise in the England squad was the decision to leave centre Will 
Sports,"Michael Phelps, the six-time Olympic champion, issued an apology yesterday after being arrested and charged with drunken driving in the United States."
Sports, Canadian Jason Bay married longtime girlfriend Kristen on Saturday and picked up the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday.
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Kansas City running back Priest Holmes strained ligaments in his right knee in Sunday #39;s 34-31 loss at Tampa Bay."
Sports,New York #39;s hopes of Super Bowl glory took a blow when both the Giants and the Jets were hit by injuries to leading players on Sunday.
Sports,"Lucas was released from a San Francisco hospital, where he was kept overnight, and was scheduled to fly back to Seattle, coach Mike Holmgren said."
Sports,"The Jacksonville Jaguars #39; starting quarterback may miss only two games, coach Jack Del Rio announced Monday. Leftwich injured his left knee in an October 31 game at Houston."
Sports," The Kobe Bryant saga may be ending in Colorado. After 17 months of bitter court fights and lurid headlines, the 20 year old woman accusing the NBA star of rape might dump her civil lawsuit here and sue him in his home state of California because of Colorado's strict limits on financial damages."
World,"Health India: Falluja (Iraq), Nov 8 : Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi today gave the go-ahead for a US-led attack on the rebel stronghold of Falluja."
World,"A suicide bomber who killed three Black Watch soldiers was white, suggesting British troops are being targeted by European terrorists."
World,"_ In Baghdad, militants attacked two churches with car bombs and set off blasts at a hospital, killing at least six people and injuring about 80 others."
World,"India News: Leh, Nov.8 : Concluding his first three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir after assuming charge as India #39;s Home Minister, Shivraj Patil on Monday described it as a step in the right direction."
World,"The head of Britain #39;s security services has called on business to play a greater role in combating the threat of terrorism. Eliza Manningham-Buller, the "
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission is investigating about a dozen brokerage firms that  may have failed to obtain the best price for stocks traded for  customers, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday."
World,France flew home its nine dead soldiers from the Ivory Coast yesterday. The nine died in violence at the weekend that presented a bleak contrast to the long-cultivated image of the 
Sci/Tech,Revamp adds more oomph to a lineup that has sometimes proved trying for the chipmaker.
Sci/Tech,"The chipmaker plans to release the Ornand family of flash memory chips in 2005, which could lead to expansion into wider markets."
World,A report suggests the UN's target of universal primary education by 2015 is unlikely to be reached.
Sci/Tech,Antivirus firms tell PC users to turn on firewalls--Microsoft has yet to patch the Internet Explorer vulnerability.
Sci/Tech,"A day before federal regulators are expected to free VoIP providers from state taxes, two California cities want their cut."
World,Iran's foreign minister said that a preliminary agreement had been reached to suspend Iran's production of enriched uranium immediately.
Business,WASHINGTON : The International Monetary Fund commended Australia #39;s economic management and said the country #39;s 13-year expansion is likely to continue with 3.75 percent growth in 2004.
Business,Peter Mandelson provoked fresh Labour in-fighting yesterday with an implied attack on Gordon Brown #39;s  quot;exaggerated gloating quot; about the health of the British economy.
World, Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops backed by heavy air support and armor have stormed into the Sunni Muslim city of Falluja in the second major offensive in seven months to try to recapture the insurgent stronghold.
Sci/Tech, Amazon.com said that its Web site experienced slowdowns for much of the day Monday but was running normally by evening.
Sports," Even though Byron Leftwich's throwing arm is getting quite a workout, it probably won't help the Jacksonville Jaguars the next two weeks."
Sci/Tech,"Russia launched a new-generation space booster rocket on Monday in a move that could eventually help send civilian cargoes into space, Itar-Tass news agency reported."
Sports,"It was not the year of the Tiger. He #39;s off to the Far East now, for a couple of events there. Then it #39;s back to the US for a skins game in the California desert."
Sports,"As a high profile NFL football player, you should be aware that just about anything you do on the field or the sideline will be caught by a camera."
Sports,The Pittsburgh Pirates had been the only pre-expansion franchise not to have a rookie of the year winner. Slugging outfielder Jason Bay changed that Monday.
Sports,NEW YORK Sunday afternoon NFL games are staying on CBS and Fox. The league and the networks have agreed to six-year contract extensions in deals worth a combined eight (b) billion dollars.
Sports,The news yesterday that Quincy Carter would assume the Jets #39; starting quarterback job for the immediate future didn #39;t shake the Jets #39; locker room as much as you might think.
Sports,"_ Crowd the line of scrimmage to stop the Pro Bowl running back, and passes from the Pro Bowl quarterback will find the Pro Bowl tight end."
Sports,"FC Porto scored three second-half goals to beat visiting Sporting Lisbon 3-0 Monday and move into second place in the Portuguese league, one point behind leader Benfica after nine rounds."
Sports, These clearly are not the San Diego Chargers of the recent gloomy past. They can pass. They can catch. They can play defense.
Sci/Tech," Looking to provide a catalyst for e commerce, OASIS on Monday announced ratification of Universal Business Language (UBL) Version 1.0, which defines a common XML library of business documents for use in online transactions."
World, The leader of Nicaragua's leftist Sandinista Front on Monday claimed victory for his party in weekend mayoral elections.
World,"French and Ivory Coast military commanders appealed for calm Monday in Abidjan, as government supporters, whipped into a frenzy by reports that French tanks were "
World,A bomb damaged a Muslim primary school in Eindhoven yesterday as violent reprisals for the murder last week of an anti-Islamic film-maker swept across Holland.
World,"VIENNA : Sticking points hampering a tentative agreement on getting Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment are over the length and extent of any halt, diplomats told AFP, revealing first details from talks in Paris last week."
World," U.N. investigators arrived in Sudan to determine if genocide took place in Darfur and investigate reports of human rights violations in the war torn province, a U.N. spokesman said Monday."
World," Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday had a telephone conversation with US leader George W. Bush who reiterated Washington would not change its stance on Taiwan, state media said."
Sci/Tech, Novell this week spruced up a version of its Linux desktop aimed squarely at enterprise users.
Sci/Tech," Japan's Toshiba Corp. filed patent infringement lawsuits in Japanese and U.S. courts on Monday against South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc., it said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Silicon Graphics comes in second for ""fast computer"" bragging rights."
Sci/Tech,"Looking to provide a catalyst for e-commerce, OASIS on Monday announced ratification of Universal Business Language (UBL) Version 1.0, which defines a common XML library of business documents for use in online transactions."
Business,BRITISH Airways said today that net profit rose by 25.5 per cent over the latest quarter and that passenger numbers also rose. Chief executive Rod Eddington said the good figures compared with a weak second 
Business,"Australia #39;s real gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by about 3.75 percent in 2004 and medium-term prospects remain favorable, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Monday."
Business,The Computer and Communications Industry Association has long been among tech #39;s most spirited Microsoft bashers. So it #39;s somewhat ironic to see the association agreeing to put its differences with the company aside.
Business,"Comcast Cable this month will turn up the first US commercial deployment of Microsoft TV Foundation Edition, a digital cable software platform that includes an interactive program guide and supports dual-tuner digital video recording (DVR) services."
Sci/Tech,"com November 8, 2004, 4:29 PM PT. Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Sci/Tech,Description: A new Microsoft upgrade tries to make Windows XP more secure against attack. Service Pack 2 contains a program -- known as a firewall -- that keeps out some destructive computer worms.
Sports,"Benfica striker Nuno Gomes sprained his left knee during a league match at the weekend but will not need surgery, the Portuguese league leaders said in a statement onMonday."
Sci/Tech,"Silicon Graphics comes in second for ""fast computer"" bragging rights."
Business,The European Union has asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to order the United States and Canada to lift sanctions on EU exports because of EU #39;s ban on hormone beef.
Business,"Mitsubishi Motors, damaged by a series of cover-ups over vehicle defects, yesterday produced the worst results in its 34-year history, with interim net losses doubling to 146 billion yen (744m)."
Sci/Tech,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America -- Hollywood #39;s new studio czar Dan Glickman vowed on Monday "
Business,"BIRMINGHAM, England (AFP) - Europe must show a  quot;determined, unwavering pursuit of economic reform quot; or risk endangering its status as a  quot;global economic leader quot;, EU trade commissioner-designate Peter Mandelson warned."
Sci/Tech,"Description: A study released Monday that says that global warming is particularly intense in the Arctic. The melting of glaciers, thinning sea ice and changes in permafrost have acute impacts on Arctic residents "
World,A UN-appointed panel has reached Sudan to determine whether genocide has taken place in the western region of Darfur. The United States has alleged that genocide occurred in Darfur but the Sudanese government 
World," The UN nuclear agency is to present a report on South Korea next week ahead of a decision on whether the US ally should be taken to the UN Security Council for violating international nuclear safeguards, diplomats said."
Business,The subsidiary formerly known as GECIS will instantly become a major player in the business process outsourcing industry. By Paul McDougall.
Business,"If there is a good rule of thumb about the Federal Reserve Board, it is this: A startling economic report is not enough to sway policy."
Business,SURGING oil prices are continuing to drive up British Airways fuel costs and persuaded it to continue its three-year freeze on the dividend yesterday despite rising profits.
Business,Tishman Speyer Properties signed a contract Sunday night to buy the current home of The New York Times Company in Times Square for \$175 million and convert it to an office building.
Business,"The families or loved ones of civilians killed on Sept. 11 received, on average, \$3.1 million in government and charitable awards."
Business,(CBS 5 News)--The federal government has given the go-ahead for commercial pilots to carry stun-guns. Scottsdale based Taser International will soon be arming people in the cockpit!
Business,STOCKS stayed little changed yesterday as interest rates and a weakening dollar took centre stage after last weeks US presidential election inspired rally.
Sci/Tech,"As any experienced gamer would know, current PC games demand more and more graphics power to run. The PowerColor XPRESS 200 fulfils the needs of high graphics performance and limited budget for users."
Sci/Tech,"With performance almost double that of the Earth Simulator, in Yokohama, Japan, IBM #39;s Blue Gene/L on Monday was officially ranked first on the Top500 list of the world #39;s fastest supercomputers."
Sci/Tech,"New Zealand #39;s biggest listed company, Telecom, launched its new high-speed  quot;third-generation quot; - or 3G - mobile phone system service Tuesday, promising users high-speed data transfer to their handsets."
Sci/Tech,"The new president of the Motion Picture Association of America, Dan Glickman, says his industry is getting tough on movie piracy. Mr."
Sports,"WHILE the Tiger Woods of old, leading the way after 54 holes, would doubtless have won the Tour Championship with something to spare at East Lake, the less confident 2004 vintage found himself comprehensively outplayed on Sunday by Retief Goosen, who rose "
Sports,"After his arrest last week on drunken driving charges, the Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps said yesterday that he had made a mistake and would own up to the charges against him."
Sports,"The meetings of Major League Baseball #39;s general managers officially open today in Key Biscayne, Fla., though Jim Bowden -- the GM of the franchise that is supposed to depart Montreal for Washington "
Sports,"com. The Angels will continue to train in Tempe, Ariz., and not make a move to Goodyear, Ariz., after the 2007 season. The club agreed Monday to extend its lease agreement with the city "
World,"Amidst the ongoing confusion over Yasser Arafat #39;s health, there is an unlikely showdown brewing in Paris -- between top members of the caretaker Palestinian administration and their ailing leader #39;s wife."
World,"A Black Watch soldier was killed last night, and two more injured, when a roadside bomb blast hit their vehicle near the regiment #39;s new base in central Iraq."
World,"US Dollar ended transactions in Cuba on Monday under an order by the authorities. From Monday dollar transactions in stores, hotels, restaurants and other business, which have "
World,"Even though Pakistan denies pressuring the Hurriyat leadership, it has launched yet another vigorous attempt to regain control of the secessionist movement by uniting the divided All Party Hurriyat Conference under the leadership of Syed Ali Shah Geelani."
Business,"The growth of a shadow banking system poses a stiff challenge to China's state-owned banks, already burdened with bad debt."
Business,"Federal prosecutors and the S.E.C. are investigating Merck in connection with its recalled pain reliever, Vioxx."
Business,Microsoft hailed the agreement as the culmination of a multibillion-dollar campaign to settle antitrust conflicts with its major antagonists.
Business,"With an overcrowded market, retailing executives are wondering aloud which fall lines will still be around next spring."
Business,G.E.'s sale may set off a trend as other multinational companies move from owning back-office units to outsourcing to independent companies.
Sports,"With three regular season games remaining, the ACC's power line stretches from Blacksburg to Charlottesville, as Virginia and Virginia Tech are tied atop the conference standings."
Sports,"After signing a five-year, \$25 million contract extension last week, the Wizards hope that Brendan Haywood fills the stat sheet as well as the lane."
Sports,"Despite walloping Colorado State, 63-31, to extend their record to a school-best 9-0, the Utes watch their ranking in the Bowl Championships Series standings drop a spot to seventh."
Sports,Former St. Louis Blues player Mike Danton was sentenced Monday to 7 1/2 years in prison for trying to have his agent killed.
Sports,The city of Anaheim let it be known on Monday that they will fight any attempt by the Angels to change their name to the Los Angeles Angels.
Business, Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.27  percent by midsession on Tuesday as buyers went after shipping  firms with solid financial prospects while an upbeat earnings  result and outlook propelled Mazda Motor Corp. higher.
Sports,"The N.F.L. settled its Sunday afternoon packages with Fox and CBS through the 2011 season, but left its prime-time and cable packages unresolved."
Sports,Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps said Monday that he had made a mistake and would own up to the charges against him.
Sports,"For the second straight year, more than 200 players have filed for free agency, which would have suited former Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley just fine."
World,"Colombian President Alvaro Uribe late Monday authorized the extradition to the United States of drug kingpin Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, the president's spokesman said."
World,"The government named a special prosecutor for anti-terrorism cases Monday, moving to prevent a repeat of a trial disruption last week by the Shining Path rebel founder and his followers."
Sports, Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes and the Indianapolis Colts built a 14 6 halftime lead over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.
Business, Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.27 percent by midsession on Tuesday as buyers went after shipping firms with solid financial prospects while an upbeat earnings result and outlook propelled Mazda Motor Corp. higher.
Sports, Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison broke the NFL record for most completions by a quarterback receiver tandem in the third quarter of the Indianapolis Colts' game Monday night against Minnesota.
World," Two years before he allegedly killed a Dutch filmmaker in the name of radical Islam, Mohammed Bouyeri volunteered at his local community center and was a promising member of the second generation of Moroccan immigrants to the Netherlands."
World," Hezbollah on Monday released footage of an drone aircraft it had sent into Israeli airspace a day earlier, a flight which the United Nations said violated the U.N. drawn border between Lebanon and Israel."
World," OAKVILLE, Ont. (CP)   The body of a missing autistic man was pulled from a creek Monday, just metres from where a key piece of evidence was uncovered but originally overlooked because searchers had the wrong information."
Sci/Tech," Some users have said that after updating to Mac OS X ""Panther"" 10.3.6, their computers no longer recognize external Firewire 400 hard drives. Others report no such problems with the update, which includes networking optimizations and fixes for video and font glitches."
World," Beginning to put his team in place for his second term, President Bush decided to keep Andy Card as White House chief of staff, retaining an unflappable veteran of the Reagan and first Bush presidencies."
World, Former presidential candidate Howard Dean is considering a bid to become chairman of the national Democratic Party.
World, Mexican President Vicente Fox said  on Monday he hoped President Bush's re election meant a  bilateral accord on migration would be reached before his own  term runs out at the end of 2006.
World,Thousands of American marines and soldiers swarmed over a railroad embankment on the northern edge of Falluja on Monday night and early Tuesday 
Sci/Tech,Time is running out for Boston Scientific to resolve what could be a multibillion-dollar liability resulting from its foray into the stent business.
Sci/Tech,"The Solutions Sharing Network allows government entities to post their own tips, procedures and even in-house software."
Business,"New Delhi: In one of the largest deals in the \$3.6 billion Indian BPO industry, US-based conglomerate GE announced it will sell 60 per cent stake in its Gurgaon-based BPO arm, GECIS, to private equity firms General Atlantic Partners and Oak Hill Capital "
Sports,"Britain #39;s best-known soccer player, David Beckham, has signed up for a small part in a Hollywood movie, Sky News reported Monday."
Sports, New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington suffered a rotator cuff injury during Sunday #39;s game against the Buffalo Bills and is expected to miss the next two to four weeks.
World,"The Cuban Convertible Peso, CUC, or chavitos as they are called locally became effective this Monday substituting the widely circulated US dollar, with the Central Bank stating that control over the nation #39;s money circulation underlines sovereignty "
Business,General Electric Co. said Monday it will sell a majority stake in its global outsourcing business to two US-based equity firms for \$500 million.
World," Brazilian U.N. peacekeepers will remain in Haiti until presidential elections are held in that Caribbean nation sometime next year, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The company says thousands of retailers across the country are planning  quot;midnight madness quot; sales for eager gamers. Microsoft says it has 1.5 million pre-orders for the sequel to the popular  quot;Halo quot; game, which sells for \$50."
Sci/Tech, A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing a Canadian mining company of polluting the Columbia River with heavy metals for decades.
Sports,MARTIN Jol was named as Tottenham Hotspurs new head coach yesterday and immediately pledged to follow in the footsteps of Bill Nicholson and guide the club back to the halcyon days of the 1960s.
World,"The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head, Mohammad ElBaradei, on Monday expressed his hope that suspension of uranium enrichment will be included in the preliminary Iran-EU agreement."
Sci/Tech,The panel of scientists also warned of a looming imbalance between hardware and software technology in high-performance computing.
Sci/Tech,"The work of Prof. Naomi Ehrich Leonard at Princeton University shatters barriers, interweaving control theory, fluid mechanics, robotics, and biology."
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Aviation Administration is facing some of the same problems that are driving the airlines to bankruptcy, rising costs and declining income."
Business,Two of the highest ranking executives of Marsh   McLennan's insurance brokerage business and the company's general counsel were forced out.
Sci/Tech,"The miniature people found to have lived on an Indonesian island until 13,000 years ago have shaken up views of the human past."
Business,"Soon after announcing the \$500 million deal to divest 60 per cent in GE Capital International Services (Gecis) to General Atlantic Partners and Oak Hill Partners, Pramod Bhasin, President  amp; CEO, Gecis, spoke to Business Standard."
Sci/Tech,"Global warming could cause polar bears to go extinct by the end of the century by eroding the sea ice that sustains them, according to the most comprehensive international assessment ever done of Arctic climate change."
Sci/Tech,"By the end of the week, Novell Inc. #39;s new Linux desktop for enterprise customers, Novell Linux Desktop 9, Powered by SuSE Linux, will be available for purchase through Novell channel partners for a suggested price of \$50 per system."
Sci/Tech,"IBM #39;s still incomplete Blue Gene/L system being built in Rochester, Minnesota, has officially been named the fastest supercomputer in the world."
Sci/Tech," In the latest squabble over patents between Japanese and South Korean electronics giants, Toshiba has sued Hynix Semiconductor's Japan and U.S. units, alleging patent infringement in flash memory chips, key components in digital cameras and cell phones."
Business,"Microsoft said yesterday that it had finally laid to rest the anti-trust case against it in the United States when it reached an agreement with the Computer  amp; Communications Industry Association, the final group seeking to overturn itssettlement with the "
Business,"On the surface it is a simple stock purchase, but on another level, the maneuvering is part of an angry chess game between two mega-entrepreneurs who are used to running the board."
Business,Two top-ranking executives of the insurance brokerage unit at Marsh  amp; McLennan Company and the company #39;s general counsel were forced out yesterday as Marsh took another step in reorganizing 
Business,"Lawyers for former Enron Corp. chief executive Jeffrey K. Skilling yesterday urged a federal judge to transfer his blockbuster fraud trial out of Houston, citing a toxic atmosphere in which "
Business,A wind power plant proposed for the shallow waters south of Cape Cod would do no major harm to birds and other marine life and could lead to significant public health benefits 
Business,"  Japan #39;s Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it has field suit against South Korea #39;s Hynix Semiconductor Inc. in Japan and the United States, alleging infringement of Toshiba #39;s semiconductor flash memory patents."
Business,Comcast Cable yesterday announced a plan to roll out Microsoft #39;s software across its digital-cable system in Washington state.
Business,"British Airways #39; chief executive, Rod Eddington, warned yesterday that he was preparing for a long, hard winter as the high cost of fuel eats into the national flag carrier #39;s profits."
Business,The International Monetary Fund on Monday commended Australia for its strong economic performance and said the country #39;s outlook was favorable and unlikely to 
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) reported on Monday that Roger Egan, president and COO of Marsh Inc., its risk and insurance services subsidiary, and Christopher Treanor, Marsh Inc."
Business, Microsoft Corp. and cable television provider Comcast Corp. said Monday they would begin deploying set top boxes powered by Microsoft software starting next week.
Sci/Tech,"NOT ONLY HAS it moved beyond the realm of science fiction, but the Arctic ice cap #39;s melting has been much faster than anyone has suspected."
Sci/Tech,"US supercomputers once again are the fastest in the world, ending an uneasy 2 1/2 year period when a Japanese computer far outranked all competitors."
Sci/Tech,A federal judge began hearing testimony on Monday about whether the Cobb County School District should be allowed to leave stickers in biology textbooks saying that evolution 
Sci/Tech,"PARIS  amp; PITTSBURGH --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 8, 2004 -- Bull today announce that its range of NovaScale servers will run the latest Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 processors, with a L3 cache up to 9 MB, and the new "
Sci/Tech,A panel of leading computer scientists warned in a report issued on Monday that unless the federal government significantly increased support for advanced research on 
Sci/Tech,"game fans across the country stood in the chilly November air last night, eagerly awaiting the arrival of  quot;Halo 2. quot;."
Sci/Tech,"com November 8, 2004, 5:08 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Russia successfully launched a new model of booster rocket, the Soyuz-2, on Monday following two postponements. The rocket blasted off at 9:30 pm (1830 GMT) from the Plesetsk "
Sports,"PAULA Radcliffe is considering going for the 10,000 metres gold medal in the World Championships in Helsinki next summer. Max Jones, UK Athletics performance director, believes Radcliffe is eager to prove herself as a global track champion."
Sports,"Real Madrid #39;s super soccer star and England captain David Beckham will reveal his talent, other than play football, in a film of \$100 million soccer trilogy -- GOAL."
Sports,Peyton Manning provided the expected fireworks. Mike Vanderjagt #39;s leg sealed the win for the Indianapolis Colts. Manning threw four touchdown passes and Vanderjagt kicked a 35-yard field goal with 2 seconds 
Sports,"Midway through the fourth quarter of the Jets #39; 22-17 loss in Buffalo on Sunday, Chad Pennington went up to Herman Edwards on the sidelines."
Sports,"heavy with Atlantic Coast Conference teams, The Associated Press preseason mens basketball poll gave the nod to Kansas of the Big 12 Conference."
World,THE ASSASSINATION last week of the Dutch filmmaker and writer Theo van Gogh was a repulsive crime. But the murder represents more than a garish incident on Amsterdam #39;s police blotter.
World,"Russian troops killed at least 22 rebels in separatist Chechnya on Monday, including a man officials said was linked to the assassination of Chechnya #39;s pro-Moscow president, media reported."
Sci/Tech,Description: A lawsuit challenges disclaimers stuck on biology textbooks containing evolution theory in Georgia #39;s affluent Cobb County.
Sci/Tech," A disparate group made up of dozens of state attorneys general, labor unions, retailers, professional sports leagues and others urged the US Supreme Court on Monday to hear a claim brought by the recording and film industries against two "
World,"A referendum bid to block a law that gives Macedonia #39;s Albanian minority more rights failed on Sunday, upholding a Western-brokered peace plan which ended ethnic fighting in 2001."
World,"BANGKOK : Fifty aircraft were due to scatter 120 million paper birds across Thailand #39;s trouble-hit Muslim-majority south in a peace gesture that has captured the imagination of most of the nation, officials said."
World,"Federal prosecutors and the S.E.C. are investigating Merck in connection with its recalled pain reliever, Vioxx."
Business,"Last week, the chairman of Liberty Media, John C. Malone, said he might increase Liberty's voting interest in the News Corporation."
Business,"Justice Department prosecutors and Securities and Exchange Commission regulators are investigating Merck  amp; Co. for its handling of the painkiller Vioxx, the pharmaceutical giant disclosed yesterday."
Business,"Two Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) executives linked to an insurance market bid-rigging investigation stepped down from their positions "
Sci/Tech," quot;Novell is focusing its enterprise desktop efforts on Linux deployments where users can gain the most benefit. quot; - Jack Messman, Novell #39;s chairman and CEO."
Sci/Tech,"November 08, 2004 - AnandTech have slapped up a great feature and review on ATI #39;s new chipset for AMD processors, which seems to give Nvidia a run for their money."
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 8, 2004) -- Peyton Manning provided the expected fireworks, including a left-handed pass for a key first down. Mike Vanderjagt #39;s leg sealed the win for the Indianapolis Colts."
Sports,  Ken Lucas returned to Seattle late yesterday after spending Sunday night in a Bay Area hospital because of a bruised lung.
World,"FOR THE SECOND time in a year, European foreign ministers are close to striking an interim deal with Iran over its nuclear program."
World,"Among over 20 killed separatists in combat in Chechen on Monday morning, one was identified as one of the organizers of the May 9 terrorism act in Grozny, in which Chechen President "
World,"The death of a fourth Black Watch soldier in Iraq has made the troops more determined to complete their mission, a spokesman says."
Sci/Tech,The United States and Canada signed a declaration on Friday that outlines a plan to clean up the Great Lakes and the major waterways that feed them.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. has begun providing free tools so government organizations can better share technological information, in a move it says is aimed at helping cash strapped customers save money."
Business," Oil prices clung near the  #36;49 mark on Tuesday, pausing from a 12 percent slide from record highs ahead of key mid week data on the health of winter fuel stockpiles in the leading consumer, the United States."
Business," Australian business confidence about the near future fell slightly in October after a surge in September but views on current conditions registered a strong jump, a key survey showed."
Sports," Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, including the opening basket in overtime that put Dallas ahead to stay, and the Mavericks remained unbeaten with a 101 98 victory over winless Golden State on Monday night."
World," Suspected Muslim militants beheaded an  elderly man in Thailand's south in revenge for the deaths of 85  Muslim protesters last month, the second Buddhist decapitated  in a week, police said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Firefox has Google, Yahoo and other search tools baked in, but they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to search capabilities available with this innovative new web browser that launched its first official version today."
Sports, Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points  and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks overcame an  early 17 point deficit for a 101 98 overtime victory against  Golden State at American Airlines Center.
Sports,Cal could be coming to the Holiday Bowl instead of its anticipated dream trip to play Michigan in the Rose Bowl. The fourth-ranked Bears put themselves at the mercy of the voters and the Bowl Championship 
Business,Opponents vowed yesterday to step up their fight against a giant wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod amid accusations that a new US Army Corps of Engineers study was inadequate and biased toward the developer who paid for it.
Business,"Standard Chartered Plc, a UK lender that makes two-thirds its profit in Asia, said it fired 200 people, or 5 percent of its employees, in Hong Kong where it #39;s making less money on home loans."
Sports,Peyton Manning won a shootout with opposite number Daunte Culpepper as the Indianapolis Colts claimed a last-minute 31-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Sports,"Arsenal won #39;t waver in their support for boss Arsene Wenger, despite the Frenchman being hit by an FA charge of misconduct last night."
Sports,"On Tuesday November 24, Mark Webber will undertake his first testing duties for the team in Barcelona, together with the team test driver, Antonio Pizzonia."
Sports,"After rewriting the Pirates #39; record book, Jason Bay was named the National League Rookie of the Year yesterday by the Baseball Writers Association of America."
World,"ISMAILIA, Egypt: Egypt #39;s Suez Canal has been blocked by a broken-down oil tanker and could stay shut for another two days, the most serious closure of the strategic waterway for almost 30 years, shipping sources said."
World," Israels nuclear weapons are an obstacle to peace in the Middle East, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday."
World," Chechen security forces killed 22 separatist rebels, including the alleged leader of the assassination of the republic #39;s president, Chechen deputy prime minister Ramzan Kadyrov said, according to news reports."
Business,"It is no secret that the fortunes of Houston were long married to the success of Enron, the once highflying energy company that was the city #39;s premier corporate citizen."
Sci/Tech,ATI Technologies has launched the Radeon Xpress 200 chipset with integrated DirectX 9 graphics for AMD desktop PCs. The latest chipset is aimed at gaming enthusiasts and high definition home entertainment.
Sci/Tech,Telecom mobile general manager Kevin Kenrick showed off the Harrier personal digital assistant at the launch of the company #39;s 3G mobile broadband network in Wellington yesterday.
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW: Russia launched a new-generation space booster rocket today in a move that could eventually help send civilian cargoes into space, Itar-Tass news agency reported."
World,"GAZA CITY: Palestinians let rip at Yasser Arafat #39;s wife Suha yesterday after she alleged his top lieutenants were plotting a deathbed coup, accusing her of abandoning the nationalist struggle for the boutiques of Paris."
World,"ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: The African Union (AU) said yesterday it supports United Nations and French intervention in Ivory Coast as UN Security Council held talks last night on a French resolution to impose an arms embargo on Ivory Coast."
World,BAGHDAD: At least eight people were killed and 45 wounded when two suspected car bombs exploded within minutes of each other outside two churches and a hospital in southern Baghdad last night.
Sports,"PAULA RADCLIFFES husband and coach Gary Lough always believed she would bounce back in style from her Olympic nightmare. Radcliffe, 30, pipped Kenyan Susan Chepkemei to win the New York "
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Peyton Manning threw four touchdown passes and Mike Vanderjagt kicked a 35-yard field goal with two seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Indianapolis Colts a 31-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at "
Sports," The winless Golden State Warriors start a five game road trip tonight, as they visit the undefeated Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center."
Business,"A fifth year of powerful economic growth in East Asia and the Pacific has driven the number of people living in poverty in the region to its lowest level ever, but the World Bank warned Tuesday that oil prices could dampen the boom next year."
Business,"A criminal probe of Boeing Co. #39;s dealings with the US Air Force is widening to include a \$100 billion Army program it oversees, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday."
Business,"Federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating Merck  amp; Co. in connection with Vioxx, the painkiller that was pulled from the market in September "
Business,"The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote today to exempt Internet-based phone companies from state regulation, a step that could help boost the emerging services."
Business,  Moody #39;s Investors Service said Tuesday it has placed on review for possible downgrade the Philippines #39; long term foreign  and local currency ceilings and ratings due to concerns over the sustainability of the government #39;s fiscal and debt 
Sci/Tech,SEATTLE Amazon-dot-com says things are running normally again on its Web site after a sometimes sluggish Monday. A spokeswoman says the world #39;s largest Internet retailer began experiencing  quot;a slowness quot; Monday morning.
Sports,Team bosses will discuss their plans to cut costs in F1 including a proposal to cut testing to just ten days during the season for all teams.
Sports,"Texas bumped Utah from the coveted No. 6 spot in the Bowl Championship Series standings released on Monday, improving its chance for its first major bowl in eight seasons."
Sports,But he felt unwanted in Dallas and resented that the Cowboys had brought in veteran Vinny Testaverde to challenge him this past off-season.
Sports,"Knicks general manager Isiah Thomas has his coaching staff in place. Now all he has to do is fire Lenny Wilkens. Yesterday, the Knicks said 71-year-old assistant Dick "
Sports,"Mike Danton was sentenced yesterday to 7 1/2 years in prison for trying to have his agent killed. Danton said nothing in East St. Louis, Ill."
Sports,DALLAS (Sports Network) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks overcame an early 17-point deficit for a 101-98 overtime victory against Golden State at American Airlines Center.
World,Kidnappers threatening to kill a Northern Irish woman in Afghanistan were today awaiting a response to their demand for a prisoner exchange.
World,ISLAMABAD : Pakistan said on Monday that Kashmiri leaderships desire to hold talks with Islamabad should be respected. Pakistan said on Monday that Kashmiri leaderships desire to hold talks with Islamabad should be respected.
World,Top Palestinian officials are to meet the French president in the hope of visiting the ailing Yasser Arafat.
Sports,"University of Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino, amid rumors of job offers coming his way, said after yesterday #39;s regular-season finale at Tulane that his first move "
Business," A criminal probe of Boeing Co.'s  dealings with the U.S. Air Force is widening to include a  $100  billion Army program it oversees, the Wall Street Journal  reported on Tuesday."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average closed down 0.17  percent on Tuesday as growing worries over the domestic  economic outlook hit banks and insurers, offsetting gains in  shipping firms and others with bright earnings prospects."
Business,Department of Defense asked to lead review of contracts awarded by a former procurement official who has admitted giving Boeing Co. preferential treatment.
Business,"Attorneys for former Enron chief executive cite a toxic atmosphere in which respondents to a recent poll they commissioned called Skilling a ""crook,"" a ""pig"" and an ""economic terrorist."""
World," The United States next week  intends to tell Sudan and its southern opposition that offers  of aid may be withdrawn if an agreement is not signed soon to  end Africa's longest running civil war, its U.N. ambassador  said."
Business," The federal government has given approval for Korean Air Lines Co. to arm its crew members with stun guns aboard flights to and from the United States, but few other carriers have shown an interest in arming pilots with non-lethal weapons, the Transportation Security Administration said yesterday."
Business,US regulators launch an inquiry into whether Wall Street's top brokers adopted trading practices which left clients out of pocket.
Sports,Chelsea #39;s drive to claim the club #39;s first English title in half a century gathered pace on Saturday as Newcastle were blown away by four memorable late goals at Stamford Bridge.
Sports,What #39;d you expect when the NFL #39;s two top-rated quarterbacks met on the same field as two of the league #39;s lowest-rated defenses?
Sports,CBS and Fox yesterday announced an \$8 million rights extension with the National Football League that gives the networks the right to continue televising 
Sports,"For 22 years, Ray Bourque had been preparing for last night. As he played each game of his National Hockey League career, he wasn #39;t cognizant "
World,"Abu Mazen, Abu Ala and Nabil Shaath to meet French president, ministers in bid to see their ailing leader despite Suha Arafats refusal."
Business," A criminal probe of Boeing Co.'s dealings with the U.S. Air Force is widening to include a  #36;100 billion Army program it oversees, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A new lava dome inside Mount St. Helens #39; crater has sprouted a growth that extends upward nearly 330 feet, US Geological Survey officials said Saturday."
Sports,"His game hasnt tapered off at all coming off his MVP performance in the NBA Finals. After three games, he averaged 20 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds and was leading "
World, A Taliban splinter group holding three U.N. workers hostage demanded a response to its demands from the government and United Nations by Tuesday afternoon and said it would kill one of the captives if they were not met.
World, One is a center right president and a close ally of the United States who is accused of being too soft on outlawed paramilitary groups. The other is a leftist president who allegedly favors Marxist rebels and openly criticizes U.S policy.
World," Criminals are exploiting the chaos caused by Japan's deadliest earthquake in a decade by stealing and defrauding vulnerable residents, particularly the elderly, police warned."
Business,Novell Inc. of Waltham is getting a half-billion-dollar check from Microsoft Corp. to settle an antitrust case that #39;s never been filed.
Business,The General Electric Co. said Monday it had sold a 60 percent stake in its pioneering back- office unit in India to two private equity firms for \$500 million.
Business,"Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp., the world #39;s fifth-largest media company and owner of the Fox broadcast network and Fox News Channel, adopted a plan to thwart any hostile takeover after John Malone #39;s Liberty Media Corp."
Business,"The Philippines may have its long-term debt ratings cut by Moody #39;s Investors Service, which cited the government #39;s budget deficit and debt."
Business,  US securities regulators have accused H amp;R Block Financial Advisors of fraud in selling customers some  $16 million US of Enron bonds in late 2001 as a safe investment when the energy trading giant was imploding.
Sci/Tech,"  Global warming is happening twice as fast in the Arctic as anywhere else and could cause everything from the extinction of polar bears to the flooding of large parts of Florida, says a report released yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"With the election over and the political signs coming down, Brandeis University freshman Jason Lustig plans to post fliers around campus this week for a new cause: the Firefox open source Web browser."
Sci/Tech,"RBC, 09.11.2004, Moscow 09:25:54.Russia has successfully launched a new model of booster rocket, the Soyuz-2-1A. The rocket blasted off at 9:30 pm from the Plesetsk launch pad carrying a satellite model."
World,"An alleged Islamic radical accused of killing Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh will be tried on terrorism charges, prosecutors said Friday."
World,"A strong earthquake hit Taiwan on Monday, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei for several seconds. No casualties were reported."
Sports," One week into the National Basketball Association season, the season is over for Denver Nuggets guard Voshon Lenard."
World," J. Cofer Black, the State Department official in charge of counterterrorism, is leaving government in the next few weeks."
World, Sen. Arlen Specter is working the phones and embarking on a media blitz in an attempt to cement his standing as future chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the face of demands from conservatives that he be passed over.
World," THE THREAT: More than three years after Sept. 11, Congress hasn't decided how it would respond to a disaster that kills or incapacitates many members."
World," Iran said on Tuesday it was now able to  manufacture large quantities of its medium range Shahab 3  ballistic missile, which defense experts say is capable of  hitting Israel or U.S. bases in the Gulf."
World," U.S. led forces thrust at least  one km (half a mile) into rebel held Falluja on Tuesday and  were not far from the Iraqi city's heart, residents and an  Iraqi army officer said."
Business,"Indian mobile phone users outnumber fixed line customers for the first time, the country's telecoms regulator says."
Business," BT Group, the British telecommunications company, said Monday that it #39;s buying US based Infonet Services in a deal that values Infonet at  $965 million."
Business,THE dollar sell-off gained fresh momentum in latest trading with the greenback tumbling to its lowest level for nine years against the currencies of its main trading partners.
Business,"Crude futures prices fell yesterday, briefly sinking below \$49 US a barrel, as the US supply of oil grows and traders said institutional investors shifted their capital from commodities to equities."
Business,"Already reeling from the Vioxx recall, Merck said late yesterday it faces a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice and an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business,"French bank Societe Generales third-quarter profit rose a forecast-beating 10 per cent on consumer banking growth, gains in investment banking, and a sharp fall in bad debt provisions, it said on Tuesday."
Business,"The sounds of the holiday season are a joyous cacophony of loving banter, caroling and children #39;s laughter. Thanks to the classic film  quot;It #39;s a Wonderful Life, quot; everyone knows that every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings."
Business,Comcast is giving Microsoft something the software giant has struggled to get on its own: an easy way to expand from the desktop computer to the home-entertainment center.
Business,Disney #39;s board of directors didn #39;t get to see all the details of Michael Ovitz #39;s fat employment contract or the deal that let him walk away with a \$140 million severance 
Sci/Tech,"Scientists say changes in the earth #39;s climate from human influences are occurring particularly intensely in the Arctic region, evidenced "
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc. has just announced details of its latest Linux offering for desktop computers. The software is to be known as the Novell Linux Desktop 9, hopefully to be shortened to NLD 9, and will be the first "
Sci/Tech,Big Blue has brought the title of the worlds fastest supercomputer back to the US for the first time in three years. IBMs still incomplete Blue Gene/L system has been officially named the fastest in the 
Sci/Tech,"A trial opened yesterday over whether a warning sticker in suburban Atlanta biology textbooks that says evolution is  quot;a theory, not a fact quot; violates "
Sci/Tech,The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced the adoption of Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.0  EDR (Enhanced Data Rate).
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp. is adding to its current Itanium 2 processor line with six new processors that the company says deliver performance increases of 15 percent for database transaction processing and up to 35 percent 
Sci/Tech,The US Fish and Wildlife Service has fired a biologist who publicly accused the agency of using bad science to approve construction projects in panther habitat.
Sci/Tech,"LEESBURG, VA. -- Bail was set at \$1 million for a Raleigh man awaiting sentencing in the nation #39;s first felony prosecution of illegal distribution of spam."
Sports,History says they cant do this. History says the Indianapolis Colts cant win a championship in a league where offense sells tickets and defense wins Super Bowls.
Sports,PAULA RADCLIFFE last night paid tribute to the  quot;incredible support quot; which helped her overcome her Olympic nightmare. Radcliffe fought back from her Athens heartbreak to win the New York Marathon 
Sports,ARSENE WENGER is preparing for outright confrontation with the FA over his right to call Ruud van Nistelrooy a cheat. Arsenal boss Wenger was charged with improper conduct by Soho Square for his comments after 
Sports,And it #39;s not often you hear a head coach asked for his response to all the  quot;vultures quot; who have shown up to witness his possible firing.
Sports,New England captain Jason Robinson is setting new standards. Sam Wheeler looks at the career of the state-educated Leeds-born former rugby league star Thirty-two years after Clive Sullivan led Great Britain 
Sports,MIAMI  Stan Van Gundy called his players together at the end of Monday #39;s practice and warned them about overlooking the obvious.
World,"Joint patrols have begun in Ivory Coast #39;s commercial centre, Abidjan, in an attempt to maintain law and order after three days of disturbances."
World,"led forces thrust at least one km (half a mile) into rebel held Falluja on Tuesday and were not far from the Iraqi city #39;s heart, residents and an Iraqi army officer said."
World,"AT least 13 people were killed and about 60 injured when a car bomb exploded outside the emergency unit of one of Baghdad #39;s main hospitals, medical officials said today."
World,"In his press conference last Thursday, President Bush said people who don #39;t believe in the applicability of democracy to the Arab world cannot really believe in a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict with Israel."
World,Visiting US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said here on Tuesday that the United States will further enhance its relations with Pakistan.
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell voiced displeasure on Monday at Sudan #39;s movement of camps for people who fled their homes in Darfur.
Business,A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by large biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer new drugs.
Business,Novell Inc. of Waltham is getting a half-billion-dollar check from Microsoft Corp. to settle an antitrust case that's never been filed.
Business,"Two top executives of scandal-tarred insurance firm Marsh Inc. were ousted yesterday, the company said, the latest casualties of an industry probe by New York's attorney general."
Business,"McDonald's Corp. yesterday reported another month of strong worldwide sales, sending its stock up modestly to its highest closing price in 2 years."
World,\A second Buddhist man is beheaded in Thailand's south in apparent revenge for the deaths of Muslim protesters.
World,"TV network CBS fights the record \$500,000 fine imposed following Janet Jackson's breast-baring incident."
World,"  Thousands of government loyalists massed outside the home of the president yesterday, facing off against French armored vehicles in response to urgent appeals for a ''human shield quot; around the hard line leader, amid fears of an overthrow."
World,"  Chechen security forces killed 22 separatist rebels, including the alleged organizer of the assassination of the republic's president, a top republic official said yesterday, according to news reports. Deputy Prime Minister Ramzan Kadyrov was quoted as saying the rebels were killed in an operation in the Vedeno region, about 30 miles southeast of Grozny, the Chechen capital. The ..."
World,"  An assault on Fallujah was Iraq's ''least damaging choice quot; for providing security for civilians in the rebel held city, Baghdad's UN ambassador said he told Secretary General Kofi Annan yesterday."
World,"CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A Marine major implicated in the death of an Iraqi prisoner testified at his court-martial yesterday that he thought the prisoner was uncooperative."
World,"  A prosettlement party said yesterday that it plans to quit Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's coalition government over his plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip and part of the West Bank, further eroding his hold on power."
World,"  Suha Daoud Tawil Arafat, 41, has been the focus of resentment and controversy among Palestinians for most of the time that she has been married to the founder and chief symbol of the Palestinian national movement."
Sports,"The work of Bill Belichick's muted underlings was never more noticeable than during Sunday's 40-22 win over the St. Louis Rams, in these most challenging of times for these Patriots."
Sports,"Good things happened for Theo Epstein the last couple of years when baseball's general managers gathered for their annual meetings. In Tucson, Ariz., two years ago, he went from promoting Billy Beane as the next GM of the Red Sox to effectively landing the job himself. Then he used last year's meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz., as a springboard ..."
Sports,Peyton Manning provided the expected fireworks. Mike Vanderjagt's leg sealed the win for the Indianapolis Colts.
Sports,"Dave Wannstedt may have coached his last game for the Miami Dolphins. With his team at 1-8, Wannstedt is expected to resign today, according to reports late yesterday on The Miami Herald's website and two South Florida television stations. A third TV station, WTVJ, said Wannstedt already resigned."
Sports,Movement continues to take place among NHL players -- but it's not toward North American teams nor arenas.
Sports,"He's not among the team leaders in points or minutes, two areas that Raef LaFrentz could well improve on as the NBA season moves along. But here's where he is undeniably at the top of the list for the Celtics: relief. He's playing, he's playing reasonably well ( quot;hot and cold, quot; according to coach Doc Rivers), and he's playing ..."
Sports,"Kansas often grabs a spot in the upper half of the Associated Press men's preseason college basketball poll, but the school hasn't been No. 1 since Wilt Chamberlain suited up for the Jayhawks in the 1950s."
Sports,"Rich Rodriguez expects a tough, physical game -- as usual -- from Boston College, a team the West Virginia coach says has a defensive line with no weaknesses."
Sports,"The Framingham boys' soccer team was without two of its best defensive players yesterday, but not without a commitment to playing strong team defense."
Sports,"College hockey: MEN -- Worcester St. at Wentworth, 8 p.m.; WOMEN -- Rensselaer at MIT, 7 p.m."
Sports,"Laura Barrow has learned quite a bit in her 20 years. For example, when you step into a boxing ring, forget what they taught you in ballet class. Tonight, when the Marine lance corporal from Dallas takes on Beverly's Nicki Silveira in the first stop of the Great Northeast Tour at the Roxy, she will remember that lesson."
Sports,"Swimmer Michael Phelps , who won eight medals -- six of them gold -- at last summer's Olympics in Athens, was arrested last Thursday in Salisbury, Md., and charged with drunken driving. A trooper saw the 19-year-old go through a stop sign, state police said yesterday. The trooper saw signs of intoxication and arrested Phelps for driving under the influence. ..."
Sci/Tech,"A sleek desktop debuts, along with VR-like games that help you exercise--and a robot that doesn't."
World," Iran said on Tuesday it was now able to manufacture large quantities of its medium range Shahab 3 ballistic missile, which defense experts say is capable of hitting Israel or U.S. bases in the Gulf."
Sci/Tech," New Secure Connector feature gives remote users secure network level access, including access to business applications, data, and network services."
Business,"As software disputes go, Novell #39;s decade-long antitrust claim against Microsoft was particularly drawn out. That made the \$536 million payoff announced Monday especially sweet."
Business,The World Bank says fewer people than ever are living in extreme poverty in East Asia and the Pacific due to economic growth of around seven per cent.
Business,"Ad agencies were given federally financed slush funds in order to cut through red tape and speed up the awarding of grants, according to the former head of the federal sponsorship program."
Sci/Tech,"(Rochester, NY) 11/09/04 -- Workers in some Rochester-area toy and game stores worked late Monday night as fans of  quot;Halo 2 quot; lined up to buy a copy of the X-Box game that went on sale at midnight."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly a decade in the making, the MBTA is entering the homestretch of a new \$140 million fare collection system as officials yesterday unveiled the CharlieCard, #39; #39; a debit-type card to be used on the T in 2006."
Sports,"By wire services. Tiger Woods, who surrendered his record 264-week streak as the world #39;s top-ranked golfer to Vijay Singh in September, rose a place to No."
World," A pro government  quot;Jeune Patriote quot; militia supporter holds a sign in French which translates to  quot;We are ready to fight the rebellion quot; at a demonstration in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Thursday, Nov."
Business,Eleven Lithuanians are charged with masterminding what is believed to be Europe's biggest euro forgery operation.
World,"When President Bush walked into Halifax #39;s Pier 21 on Wednesday, the stage was literally set for him to usher in a new era of partnership "
World," Yasser Arafat's condition worsened  overnight and his coma has deepened, the French military  hospital caring for the Palestinian leader announced on  Tuesday."
World," A bomb tore through a government  office in the Nepali capital on Tuesday, wounding at least 38  people in an attack police suspect was carried out by Maoist  rebels."
World,"The moment after Shinui achieved its meteoric achievement of 15 Knesset seats, the question was: Can the party make the transition from a one-issue, one-election wonder to one of the top two national parties?"
Sci/Tech,"IBM's Blue Gene/L was  named the fastest supercomputer in the world on Monday, pushing Japan off the top of the list."
Sci/Tech,A Pop Idol type competition is being held to find UK gamers to take part in a \$1m tournament.
Sports,"Initiation Day concluded with the older guys raising their arms to provoke adoration and the younger guys walking away, heads lowered, shirts and egos untucked."
Business,Microsoft agreed yesterday to pay more than \$500 million to settle a potential antitrust lawsuit by rival software maker Novell but will likely have to fight another part of Novell #39;s claim in court.
Business,"Cambodia #39;s economy will slow down significantly next year due to losses in the garment sector - the country #39;s main economic engine - although gains in tourism may help offset the downward tumble, the World Bank said Tuesday."
Business,"Toshiba has accused Hynix of infringing its DRAM and Flash patents, and has begun legal proceedings against its South Korean rival in the US and Japanese courts."
Business,A foreign airline has been given permission by the federal government to carry electronic Taser stun guns on some of its flights in the United States to protect against hijackings or other attacks.
Business,Stuart Rose today consolidated his authority at Marks  amp; Spencer as the ailing retailer announced a clear-out of top executives.
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., the US insurance broker accused of rigging bids and taking payoffs, #39; #39; may cut jobs to help mitigate a drop in earnings, investors said."
Sci/Tech," It takes a special kind of person  to stay up all night and stand in a line nearly 250 people long  just to buy a video game    but for rabid fans of the first  ""Halo"" on the Xbox video game console, it was well worth the  wait to buy the new ""Halo 2."""
Sci/Tech,"Intel may be struggling a bit with its processors right now, but the company smacked one out of the park with the introduction of its 900-series chipsets."
Sci/Tech,"Vertebrate Paleontologist Amy C. Henrici of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh holds a stone fossil of a new genus and species of terrestrial adopted amphibian that lived in the Pennsylvanian Period, about 300 million years ago, Monday "
Sci/Tech,"The free Firefox Web browser, which has chipped away at the market dominance of Microsoft Corp. #39;s (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) Internet Explorer, has been readied for a full release including new features designed to make it more "
Sci/Tech,It takes a special kind of person to stay up all night and stand in a line nearly 250 people long just to buy a video game -- but for rabid fans of the first  quot;Halo quot; on 
Sci/Tech,"The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has unveiled a roadmap that outlines updates to the technology in performance, security, power optimization and usability."
Sci/Tech,"The New Zealand based company, Telecom, launched its high-speed third-generation (3G) mobile broadband service and is expecting strong demand from businesses and consumers."
Sci/Tech,"A broad list of copyright owners, artists, law professors and state attorneys general on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to hear a controversial case on the legality of file-swapping software."
Sports,"Anthony Davidson and Nick Heidfeld will test for Williams next month as the team bids to finalise their line-up for next season. Davidson, third driver with BAR in 2004, will take to the track at Jerez in "
Sports,"CBS and Fox will continue to televise NFL games on Sunday afternoons through the 2011 season. The price tag for the six-year deal: \$8 billion, 25 percent and 30 percent higher than the previous eight-year contracts for the two networks."
Sports,Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps was drowning in criticism from his coach and fans last night after being busted for drunken driving in Maryland.
Sports,Defending champions Detroit Pistons avoided second lost in the first four games of new season as they narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 99-96 after two overtimes Monday in Los Angeles.
Sports,"Even with the NHL in the midst of a lockout, defensemen Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, Larry Murphy and executive Cliff Fletcher were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night."
Sports,"USA Track  amp; Field on Monday announced the inductees for the Class of 2004 for the National Track  amp; Field Hall of Fame. The inductees are modern athletes Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Michael Johnson, Joan Benoit Samuelson "
World,An old feud between the wife of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and his senior advisers erupted into an extraordinary public brawl Monday after  Suha Arafat accused the aides of plotting against  her husband and they accused her of blocking access to the ailing leader and withholding information about his health.
World," For some writers who criticize Islam, bullet proof glass, bodyguards, death threats and pseudonyms are a part of everyday life."
World,Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom says any debate among Palestinians as to who will lead in the absence of the ailing Yasser Arafat is related to Mr Arafat #39;s personal fortune.
World,"An assault on Fallujah was Iraq #39;s  quot;least damaging choice quot; for providing security for civilians in the rebel-held city, Baghdad #39;s UN ambassador "
World,"GROZNY. Nov 9 (Interfax) - Guerrilla commander Rezvan Isayev, a close associate of Chechen separatist leader Shamil Basayev, is among the fighters killed in a recent large-scale operation in Chechnya #39;s Vedeno "
World,A painstaking operation to lift the mangled wreckage of the Berkshire train crash from the tracks has been taking place. The exact events surrounding the crash which killed seven people are still being investigated 
World,"Glittery Las Vegas gambling has arrived in seedy Macau, promising new charms for China's inveterate players, and this former Portuguese colony may never be the same."
World,"Brazilian U.N. peacekeepers will remain in Haiti until presidential elections are held in that Caribbean nation sometime next year, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. Monday put new leaders in senior posts and revamped its corporate structure in a sweeping overhaul.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B> -The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Company settled legal disputes Monday with two of its largest remaining antagonists in a move that will ensure its antitrust deal will not be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B> -The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Video game is creating the kind of buzz usually reserved for a Hollywood opening of, say, ""The Incredibles."" <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Named Lockheed's top executive in August, Robert J. Stevens presides over the biggest defense contractor in the world at a time of shifting military priorities and precarious defense budgets.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"Chancellor Gordon Brown tells the CBI his mission is to build a ""shared national economic purpose""."
World," A bomb tore through a government office in the Nepali capital on Tuesday, wounding at least 38 people in an attack police suspect was carried out by Maoist rebels."
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. yesterday put new leaders in senior posts and revamped its corporate structure, undertaking a sweeping overhaul just one month before the company plans to slash costs by firing more than 700 employees."
World," Public distaste with the Iraq war in Britain has hit its worst ever level, with fewer than a third of people thinking it is the right thing, an opinion poll said."
Sci/Tech," It takes a special kind of person to stay up all night and stand in a line nearly 250 people long just to buy a video game    but for rabid fans of the first ""Halo"" on the Xbox video game console, it was well worth the wait to buy the new ""Halo 2."""
World, A former India captain who prepared the crumbling pitch for last week's Bombay Test against world champions Australia defended himself by passing the blame on touring skipper Ricky Ponting.
Sci/Tech," THE DISCOVERY: A University of Pittsburgh geology student on a field trip stumbles across the fossil of an oversized, salamander like creature that lived about 300 million years ago."
Sci/Tech," A freshman geology student on a field trip stumbled across the fossil of an oversized, salamander like creature with vicious crocodile like teeth that lived about 300 million years ago, paleontologists said."
Business,"Few experts who tried to predict how Google's much-antipated IPO would perform managed to get it right, and no firms have opted to follow its auction approach. By Joanna Glasner."
Business,"In the latest squabble over patents between Japanese and South Korean electronics giants, Toshiba has sued Hynix Semiconductor #39;s Japan and US units, alleging patent infringement in flash-memory "
Business,The European Unions head office said Monday it had filed a complaint against the United States and Canada for failing to lift sanctions against the EU over its ban on imports of hormone-treated beef.
Business,MOODY #39;S Investors Service said it had placed on review for possible downgrade the foreign currency long-term deposit ratings of 11 banks.
Business,"Target Corp. has banned Christmas kettle donations in front of its stores, costing the local Salvation Army fund drive about \$20,000 a year, the organization #39;s area commander said Monday in kicking off its annual holiday campaign."
Business, Telkom SA Ltd (TKG) said in a statement Tuesday it welcomes the sale of a 15.1 stake in the company to a black consortium.
Business,"In LONDON story of Nov. 8 (not Nov. 2) headlined  quot;US #39; Al Gore starts sustainable growth fund firm quot; please read in fifth paragraph ... Peter Knight, a former campaign manager ... instead of ... Peter Harris, a former campaign manager ... (corrects surname)."
Sci/Tech,"Virginia Tech #39;s  #39;System X #39; computer has fallen to seventh place in the Top500 supercomputer ratings, with G5 manufacturer, IBM, dominating the chart."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving choice and promoting innovation on the Internet, today announced the worldwide availability of the Mozilla Firefox 1.0 web browser."
Sci/Tech,AMD is to outsource AMD64 processor production - or at least a portion of it - the chip maker announced today. The move is one part of a larger deal struck with Singapore #39;s Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing 
Sci/Tech,The US Fish and Wildlife Service has delayed the adoption of a plan designed to protect Florida panthers from encroaching development.
World,THE British publics opposition to the war in Iraq has risen to record levels amid signs that the continued violence could be a major factor in next years expected general election.
World,"At least 13 people were killed and 56 were injured when a car bomb exploded outside the emergency unit of one of Baghdad #39;s hospitals, Agence France-Presse reported, citing medical officials."
Sci/Tech,"Nature is pretty good at solving engineering problems, so designers are increasingly turning to biomimetics to improve their products and ideas. By Rowan Hooper."
Sci/Tech,"A PBS documentary makes the case that Americans have tuned out marketers pitching everything from cars to candidates. The result: even more crass attempts to get through, and a fragmentation of American society. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,How an accidental oasis in the Mexican desert sank Arizona's \$250 million desalination plant. A case study in the law of unintended consequences. By Jeff Howe from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco's Green Festival is a cornucopia of environmentally conscious products and services, displaying everything from a corn-based disposable printer to hemp bars. Daniel Terdiman reports from San Francisco."
Sci/Tech,"Lately, supernovas have become signal events in the life of the cosmos, as told by modern science."
Sci/Tech,Scientists say one thing has remained constant since Dr. Alfred C. Kinsey's work: Americans' ambivalence about the study of sexuality.
Sci/Tech,"The fantasy of a germ-free home is not only absurd, but it is also largely pointless."
Sci/Tech,"Compelling evidence from a remote glacier suggests ""drastic climate change,"" according to scientists."
World, Japan's number two telecoms operator KDDI said it had agreed with major British carrier BT to join hands on international data communications services for corporate clients.
Sci/Tech,"Dr. Denise Faustman, who has cured diabetes in mice, thinks she has a shot at curing it in humans."
Business,"US pay TV firm Comcast is set to roll out set-top boxes featuring Microsoft software, in a crucial test for Microsoft's cable TV ambitions."
Business, Two of the world #39;s media titans may be getting set to square off in a clash that will have a wide impact across the industry.
Business,"Crude futures rose Tuesday as traders awaited US oil inventory data, and analysts said the market fundamentals were pointing to higher prices in the coming weeks."
Business,"  Charles Schwab Corp. is paying David Pottruck, ousted as chief executive officer in July, a lump sum payment of  $6."
Business,Following Monday #39;s announcement that a black economic empowerment (BEE) consortium had concluded an agreement to acquire the remaining 15.
Business,"Target Corp. Monday said it plans to build a regional distribution center in DeKalb - its first in Illinois - and employ up to 1,000 workers thanks to a \$9."
Business,A minister hails progress on e-commerce after a study suggests UK firms are the third most sophisticated users of IT.
Sci/Tech,"Fresh from setting a supercomputer performance record, IBM has announced it will make a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available for businesses and scientific researchers."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Halo 2 video game launched in stores across Canada at midnight this morning, its accompanying media frenzy and record-breaking sales confirming blockbuster games are becoming as profitable -- and as culturally important -- as first-run movies."
Sci/Tech,StreamCast has formally asked the US Supreme Court to reject the request made by the Motion Picture Ass. of America (MPAA) and Recording Industry Ass.
Sci/Tech,"Spansion, the flash memory joint venture between AMD and Fujitsu has laid out its plans to develop 8Gbit memory parts based on 65nm lithography."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will support only x86 processors with 64-bit extensions when it releases a special version of Windows Server for high-performance computing next year, leaving support for Intel #39;s Itanium 2 chip to a later, unspecified date."
Sci/Tech,"Imagine buying a CD at Best Buy (BBY ) only to discover that it won #39;t work on the CD player you bought at Circuit City (CC ). Absurd as it sounds, this sort of situation is the rule rather than the exception in the world of legally downloaded music."
Sports,"Two minutes 50 seconds on the clock. Tie game. The ball in Peyton Manning #39;s hands. Is there really any question? Manning led the Colts down the field, and Mike Vanderjagt "
Sci/Tech," The big green ogre may be about to reclaim his DVD sales crown from that little orange clown fish. Already the top grossing movie of 2004, Shrek 2  is now the biggest DVD of the year after just the first three days of sales."
Sci/Tech," ""You should see me blushing right now,"" says Chris Botti, speaking on his cell phone from Germany. That's because the jazz trumpeter, 42, is being pressed   gently, of course   to talk about new squeeze Katie Couric."
World," Two of three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan have called home to say they are OK, officials and relatives said Tuesday, and one hostage said she expected to be released soon."
World,Thailand - Unknown assailants on Tuesday beheaded a 60-year-old Buddhist plantation worker in the southern province of Narathiwat in an act of revenge for 87 Muslims slain in a government crackdown there in October.
World," Two of three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan telephoned home to say they are OK and one expressed hope she soon would be free, officials and relatives said Tuesday."
World,"At least 22 Chechen rebels were killed by Russian troops in the separatist republic, including a man officials say was linked to the assassination of Chechnya s pro-Moscow president Akhmad Kadyrov."
World,SRINAGAR: Illegal fencing by India of Line of Control in Kashmir has been going in violation of agreements and most of the projected work is reportedly nearing completion.
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly lower open on Tuesday as investors stay cautious after  last week's three day rally and await results from networking  gear maker Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A> which will set the  direction for technology stocks."
World," Taiwan's leading telecom operator, Chunghwa Telecom, said it had a net profit of 43.45 billion Taiwan dollars (1.32 billion US) in the 10 months to October or 4.0 percent ahead of its full year target of 41.58 billion dollars."
Business, News German investor confidence had  plunged to its lowest level in almost 2 years gave the dollar  much needed support on Tuesday and European shares eased from  6 month highs after a mixed bag of earnings results.
Business," The dollar on Tuesday held almost a cent  above its record low against the euro, winning respite from  recent heavy selling ahead of U.S. trade data and an expected  rise in U.S. interest rates on Wednesday."
World,"The funeral is expected to take place on Tuesday of the Dutch film maker, Theo van Gogh, who was shot and stabbed to death in Amsterdam a week ago."
World,"A bomb tore through a government office in the Nepali capital on Tuesday, wounding at least 38 people in an attack police suspect was carried out by Maoist rebels."
Sci/Tech, Researchers working off coastal Georgia have discovered what could be three new species of bottom dwelling creatures known as sea squirts.
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether more than a dozen big brokerage firms failed to execute certain trades at the best possible prices for individual investors, sources familiar with the probe said."
Business,"The NASD yesterday lodged fraud charges against H R Block Financial Advisors Inc. for selling \$16.4 million of Enron Corp. bonds to investors without warning of risks, shortly before the energy trading company filed for bankruptcy protection."
Sci/Tech,"Few people get excited when some new software is released, especially when the program is not a game or a music or movie player. But the release of the first full version of a web browser called Firefox has "
Sports,David Pleat says Tottenham #39;s managerial problems have been caused by too many foreign coaches at White Hart Lane. The former Spurs manager told BBC Five Live:  quot;To understand how the game works in this country 
Sports,"Thirteen points in the last two games... not much of an onslaught from offensive savior Terrell Owens and his mates. Yet, with that influx of talent in "
Sports,"Jason Bay proved this past baseball season he could consistently hit a major league curveball. On Monday, the Trail native proved he can also handle a soft-lobbed verbal knuckleball with suitable diplomacy."
World," The lawyers appointed to defend  Slobodan Milosevic in his war crimes trial renewed their plea  on Tuesday to be allowed to withdraw from the case, saying  their relationship with the defendant had been irreparably  damaged."
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Sci/Tech,"District Court, appeal court rulings clear enough"
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's popular Internet Explorer has a serious rival in the Firefox browser.
Sci/Tech,The failure of the UK's e-university was blamed on weak marketing by the higher education minister.
Sci/Tech,Information technology workers face rising unemployment and are having mobility thrust upon them as companies change the way they staff computer-related jobs.
Sci/Tech,"Representatives from America's largest e-mail companies will meet in Washington today and Wednesday to look for a way to reduce the amount of ""spam"" clogging the nation's e-mail accounts, but experts said a concrete solution remains months or even years away. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Jan Boldt can hardly believe the number of fake e-mail warnings she receives almost daily from crooks impersonating the security divisions at eBay, AOL, PayPal and other businesses. She usually deletes them without even looking."
Sci/Tech,The indigenous peoples of the Arctic are told their culture will be threatened by climate warming.
Business,"UK food and clothing retailer Marks  amp; Spencer has reported lower profits for the first half, and announced management changes as it tries to turn around its business."
Business,"  Online advertising executives celebrated the rejuvenation of their industry from its dormancy following the dot com bust, yet warned that marketers need to tread carefully in how they communicate with consumers."
Sci/Tech,"The free Firefox Web browser, which has chipped away at the market dominance of Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer, has been readied for a full release including new features designed to make it more stable, backers of the program say."
Sci/Tech,"Xbox game could make \$75 million in 24 hours, give Grand Theft Auto a run for its money. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - How big is  quot;Halo 2 quot;?"
World, HEALTH STATUS: Yasser Arafat is in a coma and his condition worsened overnight. Hospital spokesman Gen. Christian Estripeau did not issue a prognosis but suggested the chances of a recovery were poor.
World," A powerful bomb planted by suspected Maoist rebels exploded in a brand new government office block in the centre of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, injuring 32 people, police said."
World," Yasser Arafat slipped deeper into a coma  overnight and his health worsened, a doctor treating him said  on Tuesday before Palestinian officials arrived at a French  military hospital for a visit Arafat's wife adamantly opposed."
World," U.S. forces punched to the heart  of Falluja on Tuesday after fierce fighting with guerrillas in  Iraq's most rebellious city, a U.S. military source said."
Business,"Lucent Technologies, the nation #39;s biggest telecommunications equipment maker, said yesterday that the Securities and Exchange Commission was considering suing three former executives over possible "
Business,"Families who are approved will receive a Christmas food box and gifts for their children through the Angel Tree program. Those applying need to appear in person at The Salvation Army, 200 E. Ninth in Shawnee."
Sci/Tech,"Imagine if everyone watched television using the same set, listened to the radio using the same audio system or surfed the Web using the same browser."
Sci/Tech,"Blue Gene L leads the group followed by SGI #39;s NASA installation and NEC #39;s Earth Simulator Center in the third position. NEW YORK: IBM, the world #39;s biggest computer maker, has regained its position at the head "
Sci/Tech,"Bluetooth short range wireless connectivity is to receive a number of upgrades over the next two years, according to the body that controls development of the technology."
Sports,Paula Radcliffe got so many things right in New York. In winning another marathon she achieved all of her goals except the one that was beyond her.
World, India and the European Union on Monday signed a  quot;strategic partnership deal #39; #39; aimed at tightening economic and political ties.
Sci/Tech,Paul Kenyon confronts the drive hunt fishermen of Taiji in Japan and the intermediaries who sell the animals to dolphinariums.
Sci/Tech,"With crude hovering near \$50 a barrel, Nicholas Parker heads a VC group seeking out investments in ""clean"" technologies."
Sci/Tech,Screen shots of the video game show tripods towering over crumbling cities.
Business,"Crude oil was little changed in London after falling 12 percent from a record two weeks ago as rising US inventories, steady imports and mild temperatures generated optimism refiners will make enough heating oil for the winter."
Business,"The dollar on Tuesday held almost a cent above its record low against the euro, winning respite from recent heavy selling ahead of US trade data and an expected rise in US interest rates on Wednesday."
Business,"  The former chairman of Lucent Technologies and two other past employees likely will face civil enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a bribery investigation in Saudi Arabia, the company "
Sci/Tech,"For weeks now, bits and pieces of Valve Software #39;s  quot;Half-Life 2, quot; one of the year #39;s most hotly anticipated computer games, have been trickling onto nearly 2 million computers around the world."
Sports,"Pat Summitt #39;s team took the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press #39; preseason women #39;s basketball poll Monday, the 11th time it has started the season atop the rankings - and first since 1998."
World,"ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - South Africa #39;s president flew to Ivory Coast to try to quell the violence between government forces, French troops and civilians that has wounded more than 600 and killed at least 20."
World,"A United Nations team has arrived in Sudan to study if genocide has occurred in the western Darfur region, where fighting has displaced more than 1.5 million people."
World,"Yasser Arafat is in a coma and his condition worsened overnight, a hospital spokesman said Tuesday, as Palestinian officials sought to visit their critically ill leader over his wife's angry objections."
Sci/Tech, The European Union warned on Tuesday it may go ahead and build the world's first nuclear fusion reactor with whatever partners it can find if there is no global deal to put the project in France at talks in Vienna.
World, BRUSSELS/VIENNA (Reuters) - The European Union warned on  Tuesday it may go ahead and build the world's first nuclear  fusion reactor with whatever partners it can find if there is  no global deal to put the project in France at talks in Vienna.
Sci/Tech," China can expect more droughts, floods and other extreme weather as it struggles to balance rapid development with environmental concerns, a report on climate change released on Tuesday said."
World, A senior U.S. official commended  Pakistan on Tuesday for its help in ensuring the success of  last month's Afghan election and said the United States wanted  to accelerate and broaden its cooperation with Pakistan.
Sci/Tech," Farmers said Tuesday they are investigating alternatives to slicing flesh from live sheep to prevent them from becoming infested with flies, after animal advocates urged a boycott of Australian wool to protest the ""grossly inhumane"" practice."
Sci/Tech," An anthrax outbreak has killed 194 hippos in western Uganda, wildlife officials said Tuesday, and scientists are struggling to develop a way to quickly diagnose and contain the disease."
Business,"Microsoft will pay as much as \$500 million as a part of settlement of the antitrust lawsuit that may be filed by rival software maker Novell, the company said Monday, within an attempt to end its antitrust fight."
Business,"The European Union #39;s head office on Tuesday echoed comments by the European Central Bank chief, warning that  quot;excessive volatility quot; of the euro #39;s exchange rate against the US dollar could damage economic growth in Europe."
Business,The US Trade Representative on Monday rejected the European Union #39;s assertion that its ban on beef from hormone-treated cattle is now justified by science and that US and Canadian retaliatory sanctions should be lifted.
Business,"General Electric Co. said Monday it will sell 60 percent of GE Capital International Services, its global outsourcing business, to General Atlantic Partners and Oak Hill Capital Partners, two US-based equity firms, for \$500 million."
Business,"EchoStar Communications Corp. (DISH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose on an aggressive campaign to add more new subscribers."
Business,"Banking group Lloyds TSB said Tuesday it will transfer about 1,000 British jobs to India by the end of next year. The group will transfer jobs in its information technology and group operations departments "
Business,Lucent Technologies Inc. said on Tuesday it has reached a tentative agreement with the unions representing 10 percent of the telecommunications equipment maker #39;s work force.
Business,"BRITAINS trade gap with the rest of the world narrowed unexpectedly in September as goods exports surged to their highest level in more than two years, official data revealed today."
World,"Yasir Arafat's wife, Suha, has used French privacy laws to keep the state of her husband's health a mystery to the world."
Sci/Tech,"Novell has announced its latest Linux offering for desktop computers. Christened the Novell Linux Desktop 9, the software will be the first  quot;Novell branded quot; Linux desktop offering supplied by the company following "
Sci/Tech,IBM has brought the title of the world #39;s fastest supercomputer back to the United States for the first time in three years... IBM #39;s still incomplete Blue Gene/L system was officially named the fastest in the 
Sci/Tech,"At the Office of Information Technology computing cluster in Perkins Library, junior Alexandra Oliveira was among the many students browsing the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox browser will be available for free download today after 19 months of development, news.com reports."
Sci/Tech,EXTINCT BIRD: The last unconfirmed siting of a Carolina parakeet was in 1933. Pretty much all that remains of the bird are in books and its egg shells in museums.
Sci/Tech,"Intel has updated its heavy-duty Itanium 2 server range to include chips with 9MB of cache and clock speeds of 1.6GHz. The new processors comprise 1.6GHz chips with 9, 6 and 3 MB of L3 cache (two models, with "
Sci/Tech,The future of Chinese 3G technology and how it is licensed by the government is in doubt today after it failed a five month trial.
Sports,"Footballer David Beckham will take his first major acting role in movie Goal!, in which he will play himself. Directed by Judge Dredd film-maker Danny Cannon, Goal!"
Sports,They have dispatched the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles to stake a claim as the NFL #39;s top team. Now the Pittsburgh Steelers could become the team everybody wants to beat.
Sports,"When Bill Shankly signed this young lad from Blackpool, we couldn #39;t believe the energy this boy had, he was always in the front of the queue at training."
Sports,"It #39;s still a USC/Oklahoma one two punch in the latest Bowl Championship Series poll. In fact, Oklahoma strengthened its lead over third place Auburn in this week #39;s BCS poll; the Tigers were idle last week and have a huge game this week with Georgia."
World," South African President Thabo Mbeki was to meet his Ivory Coast counterpart Laurent Gbagbo, hoping to ease tensions after a weekend of violence that has evoked fears of a return to the conflict that has split the west African state for two "
World,"At least a dozen people were injured Tuesday when a powerful bomb went off in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. Police attributed the blast to Maoist rebels who have waged an eight-year insurgency in the Himalayan state."
World,Subdued observations were held in Berlin Tuesday to mark the 15th anniversary of the tearing down of the Cold War-era Berlin Wall.
World,Microsoft's popular Internet Explorer has a serious rival in the Firefox browser.
Business,"More lenders, more options, more solutions. America #39;s Lending Partners can get you a great deal on home loans. Fill out one form and you #39;ll get up to 4 great offers from prominent lenders nationwide."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Spinning the exploitation cycle
Business," May Department Stores Co. , parent of Lord   Taylor and David's Bridal retail chains, on Tuesday posted a lower quarterly profit on disappointing sales of dresses and home furnishings."
Business,"Embattled insurance brokerage Marsh   McLennan Companies Inc. said Tuesday that it will lay off 3,000 employees, or about 5 percent of its work force, as it struggles to deal with the fallout from a bid-rigging probe by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer."
Business,"The UK's oil trade balance sank into the red for the first time in 13 years in September, official figures show."
Sci/Tech," Broadband services using fiber optic  networks are expected to grow in the coming years with the race  now on among companies to develop this technology, the chairman  of Israel's Alvarion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ALVR.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ALVR.O</A> said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A disparate group made up of dozens of state attorneys general, labor unions, retailers, professional sports leagues and others urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to hear a claim brought by the recording and film industries against two Internet file-sharing firms."
Sci/Tech," Bail was set at  #36;1 million Monday for a North Carolina man awaiting sentencing in the nation's first felony prosecution of illegal distribution of junk e mail, or spam."
Business,"The euro surged to an all-time high of \$1.2987 yesterday, putting pressure on Europe #39;s largely export-driven economic recovery and prompting European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet "
Business,"ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Satellite TV giant EchoStar Communications Corp. on Tuesday reported its third-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the parent company of Dish Network, the nation #39;s second largest satelite TV service, added about 350,000 new subscribers."
Business,"US stock futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Tuesday as investors take a step back after last week #39;s three-day rally, with shares of drug maker Merck  amp; Co."
Sci/Tech," Broadband services using fiber optic networks are expected to grow in the coming years with the race now on among companies to develop this technology, the chairman of Israel's Alvarion Ltd.  said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its ongoing efforts to woo public sector customers, Microsoft Corp. has begun giving governments tools for collaborating and sharing technology information with other organizations so that they can learn from each other's experiences and cut development costs."
Sci/Tech,Mozilla Firefox 1.0 has launched following a two-month preview that drew 8 million downloads of the alternative Web browser. ADVERTISEMENT.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. is refreshing its 64-bit Itanium 2 processor line with six new chips based on the Madison core. The new processors represent the last single-core Itanium chips that the Santa Clara, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"An updated version of Russia #39;s venerable Soyuz rocket took its first flight Monday, placing a dummy satellite into orbit during a successful qualification launch."
Sci/Tech," With performance almost double that of the Earth Simulator, in Yokohama, Japan, IBM Corp.'s Blue Gene/L on Monday was officially ranked first on the Top500 list of the world's fastest supercomputers. IBM built four of the top ten machines on the biannual list, which was set to be announced Monday evening at the SC2004 conference in Pittsburgh. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University reappeared on the list, finishing in seventh position five months after dropping off the June list because of a hardware upgrade to Apple Computer Inc.'s Xserve systems. ..."
Sports,"Born August 28 in Barrow-in-Furness, the son of former Barrow and England rugby league player Fred Hughes. After just 31 league and cup appearances for the Seasiders, signed by Liverpool manager Bill Shankly for 65,000, aged just 19."
Sports,"College football #39;s goofy formula for selecting the finalists for the national championship game on Jan. 4 is clicking about as well as the University of Washington #39;s offense, right?"
Sports,"The 34-year-old decided to quit after being left out of the training squad for next month #39;s tour to New Zealand. He played 49 Tests and 189 one-day games, including the 1996 World Cup final when Sri Lanka beat Australia."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, at the  center of a bid rigging scandal rocking the insurance industry,  on Tuesday said it will cut 3,000 jobs and said third quarter  profit fell 94 percent as it set aside money for legal and  regulatory expenses."
World,"ISLAMABAD: US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage told Pakistani officials on Tuesday that Washington wants closer ties with the Muslim nation, a key ally in the US war on terrorism, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. will support only x86 processors with 64-bit extensions when it releases a special version of Windows Server for high performance computing (HPC) next year, leaving support for Intel Corp.'s Itanium 2 for a later, undefined date."
Sci/Tech,"Japan's Toshiba Corp. filed patent infringement lawsuits in Japanese and U.S. courts on Monday against South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc., it said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Montecito, the first dual-core processor based on Intel Corp.'s Itanium 2 architecture, will not begin shipping in volume until 2006, company executives revealed during a conference call with the press Monday."
Business," Shares of Merck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> fell  about 3 percent before the bell on Tuesday after the drug maker  said federal authorities are investigating circumstances  surrounding its withdrawal of pain relief medicine Vioxx."
Business," May Department Stores Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MAY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MAY.N</A>,  parent of Lord   Taylor and David's Bridal retail chains, on  Tuesday posted a lower quarterly profit on disappointing sales  of dresses and home furnishings."
Business," A second consecutive quarter of surprise  growth at Universal Music helped boost revenues at French media  group Vivendi Universal, but future sales at the unit, home to  Nelly and U2, remained uncertain."
Business,  Lucent Technologies Inc. said on  Tuesday it has reached a tentative agreement with the unions  representing 10 percent of the telecommunications equipment  maker's work force.
Business," Cablevision Systems Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CVC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CVC.N</A> on  Tuesday posted a smaller third quarter net loss as revenue rose  20 percent.."
World,"Israeli troops shoot two Palestinians who entered a closed military area in Gaza, near the Israeli border."
Business, International auctioneers Sotheby's Holdings Inc.  on Tuesday said its third quarter loss narrowed slightly on higher sales.
Business,"Troubled British retailer Marks  amp; Spencer Group PLC announced a management shakeup Tuesday as it reported lower profits in the six months ending Oct. 2. Chief executive Stuart Rose, who recently fought off "
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , at the center of a bid-rigging scandal rocking the insurance industry, on Tuesday said it will cut 3,000 jobs and said "
Sci/Tech,"Halo 2 has the feel of an instant classic, with addictive gameplay and impressive graphics."
World,The yellowing linoleum and faded wallpaper in the former prison of the East German secret police would be ultra hip in any German bar.
World,"A heavy bomb exploded near a government office in the Nepal capital, wounding at least 38 people. According to the police three men left a bomb on the first floor of the office of the Employees Provident Fund."
Business," The euro wavered after failing to pierce the symbolic 1.30 dollar threshold, as eurozone officials expressed disquiet at the currency #39;s rise to record highs against the greenback."
Sci/Tech,"The four million inhabitants of the Arctic will have to change their way of life if warming trends in the region continue apace, leaders have warned."
Sports,"Maybe it #39;s true, as the old adage suggests, that the best revenge is living well. Just don #39;t try convincing Indianapolis Colts standout defensive end Dwight Freeney that "
World,"AMSTERDAM, Netherlands Mourners in the Netherlands have gathered for the cremation of a Dutch filmmaker allegedly slain by a Muslim extremist."
World,"Insurgent attacks and clashes killed 45 people in the Iraqi city of Baquba on Tuesday, a hospital morgue official said. Guerrillas attacked three police stations and a river bridge "
World,"Terming Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s recent formulation to resolve the Kashmir issue as a  quot;very forward thinking, quot; US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage today said he was  quot;very much interested quot; in the proposals."
World, Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour aged 57.
Business," Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose a slightly less than expected 0.5 percent in September as stocks of automotive goods declined, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Sports, Moises Alou drove in a pair of runs with a bases loaded single in the first inning to lead his major league teammates to a 7 2 win Tuesday over the Japanese All Stars in Game 4 of an eight game exhibition series.
Business," An experimental Sanofi Aventis diet drug helped people lose much more weight than a placebo in an eagerly anticipated two year trial, researchers said on Tuesday."
Business,  Microsoft on Monday took another big step toward putting most of its legal challenges in the rearview mirror. The world #39;s largest software maker said it will pay rival software maker Novell a  $536 
Business,"Liberty Media Corp. (LN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted an eight-fold gain in quarterly net profit following the purchase of a majority stake in shopping network QVC and a large gain on the sale of assets."
Business,"HIGH oil prices will slash the countrys economic growth by as much as 1 percent next year, the World Bank said Tuesday. In its latest East Asia Regional Economic Update "
Business,Prudential Equity Group said yesterday #39;s dismissal of Roger Egan was a surprise because Marsh  amp; McLennan (nyse: MMC - news - people ) had previously indicated in October that Egan would remain in his position.
Business," Commerzbank AG, Germany #39;s third largest bank by market value, unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut jobs and scale back its unprofitable investment banking division."
Business,"Youth-oriented retailer Abercrombie  amp; Fitch Co. (ANF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in quarterly profit as it struggles to boost sales, and said it remained cautious for the rest of the year."
Business,"Busch Cos. on Tuesday reaffirmed its outlook for earnings per share growth for both 2004 and 2005. In a presentation to investors and analysts, management said the company expects earnings per share "
Business,"Oil exports from Russia - the world #39;s second-largest oil producer - may decrease within two years, a top Russian oil industry expert warned Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," T Online, Deutsche Telekom's majority owned Internet service provider, said it was lifting its forecast for full year core earnings after reporting better than expected results."
Sports, Ben Wallace is expected to miss at least two road games for the Detroit Pistons following the death of his brother in Alabama.
Sci/Tech, The number of mobile phone subscribers in India last month swept past the country's fixed line telephone base in a growth trajectory that is second only in speed and magnitude to that of neighbouring China.
Sci/Tech," Q A: As Mozilla launches Firefox for the masses, the group's president, Mitchell Baker, outlines goals for gaining more Web browser converts and focusing on a development platform play."
Sports, David Beckham should be ready to play this weekend for Real Madrid after missing a month with two cracked ribs.
World,A founder of a Colombian drug cartel that became the world's chief supplier of cocaine in the 1990s was transported to a Florida jail Saturday after being extradited from Colombia.
Business," British retailer Marks and Spencer announced a major management shake up as part of efforts to revive its fortunes, saying trading has become tougher ahead of the crucial Christmas period."
Sci/Tech,"ENVIRONMENT: A four-year study documents Arctic warming, and adventurers say the world needs to take action. BY JOHN MYERS. When Arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre saw two giant glaciers on his map of Greenland, he worried how his group would get around them."
Sci/Tech,"The alternative browser, developed (and continually re-developed) by a network of programmers, is available for free download from the non-profit Mozilla Foundation website."
Sci/Tech,"The  quot;Art of War, quot; the oldest military treatise in the world, tells aspiring generals to divide and conquer. For a certain open source operating system, this may be the approach needed to win the inevitable desktop battle."
Sci/Tech,The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has adopted Bluetooth 2.0  EDR. The latest version of this short-range wireless networking standard offers faster data transfer speeds while using less power.
Sci/Tech,"Dans le cadre de ses initiatives stratgiques en matire de technologie MirrorBit(TM) annonces ce jour, Spansion LLC a galement annonc ses plans pour une nouvelle gamme de priphriques mmoire Flash."
Sci/Tech,"IDG World Expo on Tuesday announced that actor, author and self-described geek Wil Wheaton will deliver  quot;a special feature presentation quot; entitled  quot;Just a Geek quot; at the upcoming Macworld Conference  amp; Expo in San Francisco, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"The UK #39;s number one supermarket chain, Tesco, has unveiled a new online digital music download store. The store, which will be operated by Cable  amp; Wireless, will remain under the Tesco."
Sci/Tech,"The first test launch of a new rocket carrier, the Soyuz-2 (Rus), was carried out successfully today from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Arkhangelsk Region at 2130 Moscow time, 1830 gmt."
Sci/Tech,"China is actively taking part in international co-operation in Earth observation satellites, to study meteorology, natural resources, environment surveillance and other civil "
Sci/Tech," IDG World Expo on Tuesday announced that actor, author and self described geek Wil Wheaton will deliver ""a special feature presentation"" entitled ""Just a Geek"" at the upcoming Macworld Conference  amp; Expo in San Francisco, Calif. Macworld Expo takes place at the Moscone Center from January 10   14, 2005, and Wheaton's presentation will take place on January 13 at 9:30 AM. There will be a book signing after his presentation."
Sports,SWIMMING ace Michael Phelps has admitted it was a dangerous mistake after the six-time Olympic champion was arrested for driving under the influence last week.
Sports,"Liverpool, Nov 9 -- Emlyn Hughes, the former Liverpool and England football captain and TV personality, has died of cancer after battling a brain tumour for the last 15 months on Tuesday, aged 57."
Sports,THE hunt for Mark Webber #39;s teammate at Williams narrowed yesterday as the former world champion announced it would test Britain #39;s Anthony Davidson and German Nick Heidfeld.
Sports,"FERRARI was set to snub key talks at Heathrow today aimed at revolutionising grand prix racing. The other nine teams, led by Melbourne millionaire Minardi team owner Paul Stoddart, were intending to gang up "
Sports,"Jim Kelley wondered how some South Buffalo kid with unpretentious dreams of covering hockey for his hometown paper could ever have anything in common with such legends as Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy."
Sports,Carlos Sainz gave his fans and his Citroen team a minor scare ahead of Rally Australia after an accident forced the Spaniard to go to hospital.
Sports,"If you don #39;t think professional football means a lot to the US networks that own the rights to broadcast the games, check out the deal a few of them just made with the NFL."
World,"FALLUJA, Iraq Thousands of US marines and soldiers swarmed over a railroad embankment on the northern edge of Falluja, setting off a wild firefight and making significant advances into the city."
World,"Three civilians were killed by separatists on Tuesday morning in Thailand #39;s violence-plagued deep south, while village security guards were robbed of weapons."
World,Israel #39;s pro-settler National Religious Party (NRP) decided to resign from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s coalition government after Sharon refused to put his disengagement plan to a national referendum.
Sci/Tech,A study into online music piracy suggests record sales in the US have fallen because of online piracy.
Sci/Tech, France and Spain were hit on Tuesday by a dioxin contamination scare that has forced the closure of almost 200 Dutch farms after the cancer causing toxin was found in animal feed.
Sci/Tech, European countries agreed on Tuesday to expand protected bird territories to help save species threatened by intensive agriculture and climate change.
Business, Oil prices slid more than a dollar to  7 week lows on Tuesday as growing signs of ample supply ease  concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter.
World," Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee, who flirted with changing political parties in the wake of President Bush's re election victory, says he will stay in the GOP."
Business," An experimental Sanofi Aventis diet  drug helped people lose much more weight than a placebo in an  eagerly anticipated two year trial, researchers said on  Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," A new X ray machine at London's Heathrow airport, which sees through passengers' clothes, has been attacked by civil liberties campaigners as a ""voyeur's charter."""
Business," Youth oriented retailer Abercrombie    Fitch Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ANF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ANF.N</A> on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in  quarterly profit as it struggles to boost sales, and said it  remained cautious for the rest of the year."
World, The fate of Palestinian President Yasser  Arafat was mired in confusion on Tuesday as French medical  sources contradicted reports by senior Palestinian officials  that he had died at a Paris hospital.
Business," New York Times Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NYT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NYT.N</A> will sell  its midtown Manhattan headquarters building to a partnership  led by Tishman Speyer Properties for  $175 million, the  companies said."
Business," Liberty Media Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=L.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">L.N</A> on Tuesday  posted an eight fold gain in quarterly net profit following the  purchase of a majority stake in shopping network QVC and a  large gain on the sale of assets."
World, The lawyers appointed to defend  Slobodan Milosevic in his war crimes trial said on Tuesday  their relationship with the defendant had been irreparably  damaged and renewed their plea to be allowed to withdraw from  the case.
Sci/Tech,Big Blue has brought the title of the world's fastest supercomputer back to the United States for the first time in three years.
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices is building a new plant in Germany but still needs outside assistance to meet expected demand.
World,"The condition of the Palestinian leader, Yasir Arafat, has worsened overnight, just before a group of Mr. Arafat's likely political heirs arrived today."
Business, Oil prices slid more than a dollar to  7 week lows on Tuesday as growing signs of ample supply eased  concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter.
Sci/Tech,"They lined up hours before the game's release outside EB Games in San Francisco. ""I want it as soon as possible,"" said one gamer.\<br /> Photos: Halo 2 adventure begins"
Sci/Tech,Thousands of fans wait for hours to pick up the first copies of Microsoft's long-awaited Xbox game sequel.
Sci/Tech,"A panel of leading computer scientists warned in a report issued on Monday that unless the federal government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United States will be unable to retain its lead on that "
Sports,South Africa fly-half Jaco Van der Westhuyzen faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday #39;s Test match against Ireland in Dublin because of a finger injury sustained against Wales at Cardiff #39;s Millennium Stadium.
Sports,"ADRIAN MUTU, sacked by Chelsea after testing positive for cocaine, has dismissed his agents. Mutu came to our office and told us of his decision not to co-operate with our company any more, Gheorghe Popescu said."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp., the world #39;s largest computer maker, said it is selling versions of its top supercomputer that may be scaled down for businesses and less-intensive scientific use."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO A panel of leading computer scientists has warned in a report that unless the federal government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United States will be unable to retain its lead on that "
Sports,All the F1 teams are meeting today in London to discuss the urgent measures needed to reduce costs in the sport. All the teams? Almost... one team didn #39;t want to be part of the talks: Ferrari. The other nine 
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Detroit Pistons opened their NBA title defense with an 87-to-79 win over the Houston Rockets. Rasheed Wallace scored 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting to lead five Pistons in double-figures."
Sports,Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu apologized Tuesday for his positive cocaine test and said he will turn down an offer to become an assistant coach for the Romanian national team.
Sports,time world champion Carlos Sainz was taken to hospital for observation after crashing his Citroen during practice for the Rally Australia on Tuesday.
World,"FORT HOOD, Texas -- A military judge yesterday ordered the former commander of US prisons in Iraq to testify at the trial of a soldier who says he was ordered to abuse detainees at Abu Ghraib."
World,The troubled negotiations over whether to build the world #39;s largest nuclear fusion facility in France or Japan have finally come to a head.
World,A British UN worker who was kidnapped in Afghanistan by Islamic militants nearly two weeks ago has telephoned her family to say she is still alive.
Sci/Tech,"  The European Union's (E.U.'s) planned software patent rules represent a major threat to interoperability unless specific exemptions are made to the legislation, participants at a conference on the issue heard on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A new variant of the MyDoom worm that exploits an unpatched flaw in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer (IE) browser is in the wild and posing particular risk to home and small business users, security experts warned this week."
Business,Editor #39;s Summary: Microsoft announced that it paid an undisclosed amount to the CCIA trade group so that it won #39;t challenge the software maker #39;s US antitrust settlement or participate in a European Union antitrust case.
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. , the insurance broker at the center of a bid-rigging probe, on Tuesday said it will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of its work force, and reported third-quarter profit tumbled 94 percent."
Business,"British retailer Marks and Spencer announced a major management shake-up as part of efforts to revive its fortunes, saying trading has become tougher ahead of the crucial Christmas period."
Business,"Abercrombie  amp; Fitch Co. reported a 20 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Tuesday, citing a nearly \$33 million one-time charge to settle three class-action lawsuits related to work force diversity."
Sci/Tech,"The Intel rival known for its Athlon PC and Opteron server processors announced on Tuesday plans to tap Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer, for extra chip-production capacity."
Sci/Tech," A suburban Atlanta school district under fire for placing stickers in biology books saying evolution is  quot;a theory, not a fact quot; is expected to argue the disclaimers are simply a way to teach tolerance, not endorse religion."
Sci/Tech,"Editor #39;s Summary: At a supercomputing conference, Microsoft announced a new tool kit that will let developers create high-performance computing applications."
Sci/Tech,"The Carolina parakeet, the only parrot that was native to South Carolina, vanished decades ago but in this age of high tech wizardry could DNA be used to bring the feathered creatures back?"
Sports,Former Boston Bruin great Ray Bourque entered the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday. Not bad for a kid who just wanted to make a good impression as rookie in 1979.
World," A Kosovar woman among three U.N. workers kidnapped in Afghanistan has called home to say she is well and expects to be freed soon, a businessman seeking her release said Tuesday."
World,"There are reports that US troops and crack Iraqi soldiers have surged into rubble-strewn districts in the heart of Fallujah, seizing one third of the city after hours of street fighting with rebels."
World,"Tehran: Iran was on Tuesday considering whether to approve a tentative agreement with Britain, France and Germany aimed at limiting its nuclear activities and easing international suspicions."
World,"Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi smiles during a visit with Iraqi troops at Camp Fallujah, on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 8, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"Kanoodle and TypePad / Movable Type Partner for Sponsored Blogs\\Kanoodle, sponsored listings provider, and Six Apart, the maker of Movable Type and TypePad blog software, today announced that the companies will offer TypePad subscribers the ability to easily add Kanoodle's content-targeted sponsored links to their sites.  This marks the ..."
Sci/Tech,"Clusty Launches Mozilla Firefox Clustering Search Toolbar\\Vivisimo, the developer of clustering, search and meta-search software for organizing search results, today announced the industry's first clustering toolbar for Mozilla Firefox. The quick, free and easy download is available today at Clusty and offers Firefox users a number of industry-first features and ..."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Search Engine Launch December 2004\\MSN Search Launch December '04? Wouldn't it be a kick, if they stick to effective algorithms and the slick look they're offering in the October tech preview incarnation! That version has me very happy with the rankings of my own sites and those of clients ..."
World," German finance professionals grew sharply more pessimistic about the country's economic growth outlook, fearing that the euro's record highs against the U.S. dollar will hurt exports, a monthly survey showed Tuesday."
Business," Those nice folks at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), charged with (among other things) looking out for the interests of individual investors, never stop trying to help us out. Their sec.gov website, for example, offers a bunch of tips for those of us who trade stocks online."
Sci/Tech," Perhaps Microsoft was hoping for all eyes to be on the much ballyhooed launch  today of its ""Halo 2""  video game, but the company's efforts to clean up its lawsuit headaches can't be overshadowed by virtual gunslinging."
Business," U.S. communications regulators on Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp. and other providers aggressively pushing the new service."
World," After waiting patiently until after the U.S. presidential election, Mexican President Vicente Fox will be applying pressure anew on the Bush administration to adopt immigration reforms during a one day binational meeting here Tuesday."
World," Three generations of a family of Indian origin were abducted and murdered in an elaborate plot to turn a successful import export company into a drugs front, a court in London was told."
Sci/Tech," U.S. communications regulators on Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp. and other providers aggressively pushing the new service."
Sci/Tech, Virus hijacks PCs and uses them to send short message spam to mobile phones.
Business," Youth oriented retailer Abercrombie   Fitch Co.  on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in quarterly profit, due largely to a lawsuit settlement charge and warned of a profit shortfall for the current quarter."
Sci/Tech, Alternative browser features protection against online scams.
Business, Oil prices slid to 7 week lows on  Tuesday as growing signs of ample supply eased concerns over  fuel stocks for the northern winter.
Business," An experimental diet drug helped  people lose nearly four times as much weight as a placebo in an  eagerly anticipated two year trial, researchers said on  Tuesday."
Business," U.S. communications regulators on  Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state  oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp. and other providers  aggressively pushing the new service."
Business," World cocoa prices rose from intraday  lows, but exports from the Ivory Coast, the key global  supplier, remain on hold after mob violence and military  clashes paralyze business in the West African country, traders  said on Tuesday."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles  defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was involved in a two-car accident  Monday night and sustained minor injuries.
Sci/Tech," Global warming is melting the Arctic ice faster than expected, and the world's oceans could rise by about a meter (3 feet) by 2100, swamping homes from Bangladesh to Florida, the head of a study said on Tuesday."
Business," Youth oriented retailer Abercrombie    Fitch Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ANF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ANF.N</A> on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in  quarterly profit, due largely to a lawsuit settlement charge  and warned of a profit shortfall for the current quarter."
Business," The dollar held steady against the  euro on Tuesday, finding support after a wave of warnings from  European officials expressing concerns over the euro's rapid  ascent against the U.S. currency."
Business," U.S. stocks hovered near the unchanged  mark on Tuesday as investors took another pause after last  week's big rally, with the Fed expected to raise interest rates  a quarter point on Wednesday."
World," Defeated Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has hinted that he could make another run for the White House in 2008, press reports said."
Business,"Marsh   McLennan, the US insurance broker being sued for alleged price fixing, is to cut 3,000 jobs as it faces an expected decline in its revenues."
Business,"Unrest in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer, stops shipments from the country's two ports despite a lull in fighting."
World, The fate of Palestinian President Yasser  Arafat was mired in confusion on Tuesday as French doctors  contradicted reports by senior Palestinian officials that the  veteran leader had died at a Paris hospital.
World," The Sudanese government is ready to sign  agreements with Darfur rebels on Tuesday covering aid and  disarmament in the war torn region, a junior government  minister said, marking a major breakthrough after two weeks of  talks."
Sports,"Linda W. Cropp abruptly removes a bill to build a baseball stadium with public money, announcing that she has a new plan that could provide private funding for the project."
Sports,"Mike Vanderjagt kicks a 35-yard field goal with two seconds left to lift the Colts over the Vikings, 31-28, on Monday night."
World,"WARSAW -- The new scandal mesmerizing Poland seems lifted from a Cold War dossier: Spies, oil traders, a polo player, and a billionaire are tangled in a rumored plot by Moscow to manipulate its smaller neighbor."
Business,"Goldman Sachs maintained an  quot;outperform quot; rating on Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ), saying the software company #39;s \$536 million settlement with Novell (nasdaq: NOVL - news - people ) clears more antitrust hurdles."
Business,"Commerzbank AG said Tuesday it had narrowed its third-quarter net loss but was slashing 900 of the 1,275 jobs in its investment banking division, practically eliminating the unprofitable department."
Business,"US communications regulators on Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Global warming (news - web sites) is melting the Arctic ice faster than expected, and the world #39;s oceans could rise by about a meter (3 feet "
Sci/Tech,"The open-source app already has a cult following, a major portion of which like it because no one has written viruses to attack it yet."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday, Novell shipped its Linux Desktop 9 product, the software maker #39;s attempt to unseat Windows on business PCs. Developed with SUSE underpinnings and based on Kernel 2.6, Novell liberally sprinkled "
Sci/Tech,"IBM IBM.N , the world #39;s biggest computer maker, has regained its position at the head of the Top 500 list of supercomputer installations, dislodging rival NEC Corp."
Sci/Tech,A new computer worm emerged on Tuesday which broke the speed record from the announcement of a security vulnerability in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer to a full-blown virus that spreads in the wild.
Sci/Tech,year roadmap for Bluetooth short range wireless technology will triple bandwidth and allow users to simultaneously multicast signals to seven others.
Sci/Tech,A federal trial began today in Atlanta over evolution disclaimers in Cobb County schools. A group of parents backed by the ACLU argue that the disclaimers in science biology textbooks are a government endorsement of religion.
Sports,  Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps has apologized after his arrest for driving under the influence. He was arrested after a state trooper saw an SUV allegedly driven by the 19 year old 
Sports,"The England captain will appear in Goal!, a US\$100 million (\$165m) trilogy about football, reported PA. He will act as himself in the trilogy, which will be directed by Danny Cannon (I Still Know What You Did Last Summer)."
Sports,"Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt looks on during the fourth quarter as the New York Jets beat the Dolphins, 41-14, in this Nov. 1, 2004 file photo at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ Wannstedt may have coached his last game for the Miami Dolphins."
Sports,"Adrian Mutu is hoping to become an example for youngsters after vowing to bounce back from his drugs ban. Mutu, sacked by Chelsea after testing positive for a drug said to be cocaine and subsequently "
Sports,JASON Robinson settled into life as England captain and admitted he had no hesitation in accepting the post. Robinson #39;s  #39;fantastic job #39; in leading Sale Sharks to the Zurich Premiership summit was also revealed 
Sports,The Ferrari team did not bother to attend the meeting of the Formula 1 team bosses in London today and so it could not take part in the discussions surrounding the subject of testing.
Sports,"THE mother of Robinho, one of Brazil #39;s most exciting young soccer players, had been kidnapped, police said yesterday. Marina de Souza, 43, was abducted by two armed men who invaded a barbecue at Praia Grande "
Sports,"Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - West Bromwich Albion hired former player Bryan Robson to be their new head coach Tuesday. Robson, 47, began his playing career with West Brom in 1974 and made 249 appearances for the club."
Sports,Manning threw four touchdown passes and Vanderjagt kicked a 35-yard field goal with two seconds left to give the Colts a 31-to-28 win over Minnesota.
Sports,Football has come a long way -- and I #39;m talking about a lot more than just the hundred yards that separate the goal lines. Last night DirecTV (NYSE: DTV) announced a \$3.
Business,"Computer chip maker Infineon Technologies AG posted a 10 percent drop in net profit for the fourth quarter after taking large charges to cover potential civil claims from US and European antitrust actions, the company said Tuesday."
Business,WASHINGTON : Drugs giant Merck and Co. #39;s shares slumped after the firm revealed civil and criminal investigations into the sale of its pain drug Vioxx.
World,"  On the day of his cremation, hundreds of people laid flowers, candles and notes at the spot where controversial Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh was killed."
World,"It may be 15 years to the day since the Berlin Wall fell, but  quot;die Mauer im Kopf quot; (literally, the wall in the head) is still there for many Germans."
World,"A British battalion of 600 infantry have been told to make ready for deployment to Iraq, the Conservatives claimed today. The soldiers, understood to be from the 2nd "
World,"BRENT PELHAM, England -- The morning chill was broken with sherry, served on silver platters to riders in smartly tailored red coats, leather crops tucked neatly under their arms. With the shrill blast of a bugle, the chattering was over and the Puckeridge Hunt -- a tradition since 1725 -- was on."
Business," An experimental diet drug helped  people lose nearly four times as much weight as a placebo in an  eagerly anticipated two year trial, researchers said on  Tuesday."
Business," Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOL.N</A> on Tuesday reported record fourth quarter homebuilding  sales and backlog, citing a growing population of affluent  buyers."
World," A Taliban splinter group that has  threatened to kill three U.N. hostages again extended a  deadline on its demands after the government said it would  respond to them on Wednesday, a spokesman for the group said on  Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"U.S. regulators ruled Tuesday that providers of Internet-based phone call services fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government and cannot be regulated by states. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A new computer worm emerged on\Tuesday which broke the speed record from the announcement of a\security vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer to a\full-blown virus that spreads in the wild.</p>
Sci/Tech,"Each skinny server houses eight processors. Plug a few together, and voila! A high-performance machine.\<br />  Photo: IBM's new supercomputing server\"
Sci/Tech,"IBM's p5-575, a specialized server geared for high-performance computing, has eight 1.9GHz Power5 processors."
World,"  A roadside bomb blew up an army patrol car in a predawn attack today in disputed Kashmir, killing an army major and 10 other men, police said. The blast in Wachi village, located 40 miles south of Srinagar, left a 10 foot wide crater in the road, police officer Imtiyaz Ahmed said. No one immediately claimed responsibility, but police ..."
Sci/Tech,States are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Net phone providers.
Sci/Tech,"Long lines greet release of Xbox game sequel. Also: The transformative powers of ""Half-Life 2."""
Business,Earnings from hot new issue Jamdat Mobile don't live up to analysts' expectations.
Business,Eye care specialist TLC draws eyes to the field of high-tech vision correction.
Sci/Tech,Thousands of fans wait for hours to pick up the first copies of Microsoft's long-awaited Xbox game sequel.
Business, Another small hike in United States interest rates is seen as a certainty when Federal Reserve policy makers meet today.
Business,"Ten US stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange, would be required to file quarterly reports with regulators and maintain a majority of independent directors under a plan published by the agency today."
Sci/Tech,"A new variant of the MyDoom worm that exploits an unpatched flaw in Microsofts Internet Explorer browser has emerged to threaten small business and home users in particular, security experts warned this week."
Sports,"  The mother of Brazilian star Robinho has been kidnapped at gunpoint as the 20 year old Santos winger, dubbed the  quot;new Pele quot;, appeared on the brink of a transfer to Real Madrid."
Sports,West coast trips have been filled with heartbreaking moments for Detroit Pistons All-star Ben Wallace. But it has had nothing to do with the games being played.
World,"PARIS, Nov 9 (AFP) - Suha Arafat, the wife of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, has held a covetous vigil in the military hospital where her husband may lie dying, protected by a French law that has let her shoulder her way into the Palestinian power "
World,A senior US official commended Pakistan on Tuesday for its help in ensuring the success of last month #39;s Afghan election and said the United States wanted to accelerate and broaden its cooperation with Pakistan.
Sci/Tech,"Four security software rivals are have teamed up to set a baseline standard for application security firewalls, challenging others in the industry to join them."
Sci/Tech," First day sales of Microsoft Corp.'s  new video game ""Halo 2"" will reach  #36;100 million, a senior Microsoft games executive said on Tuesday."
World, The Sudanese government and rebel representatives signed accords Tuesday aimed at ending hostilities in the troubled western region of Darfur and guaranteeing aid groups access to 1.6 million civilians uprooted by the conflict.
Sci/Tech," Four security software rivals are have teamed up to set a baseline standard for application security firewalls, challenging others in the industry to join them."
World," Sudan bowed to international pressure  Tuesday for a ban on military flights over the Darfur region,  where 1.5 million have been forced from their homes, and signed  two landmark peace deals with rebels."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Firefox 1.0 Ready For Primetime\\After years of reinventing the wheel with the Mozilla browser, Mozilla seems to have struck a gold stake into the heart of Microsoft with Firefox. As popular as Mozilla's open source browsers have been in the tech world, that niche popularity was a whisper to ..."
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. (HP) showed off 14 new imaging and printing products during an event in Frankfurt, Germany, where executives showcased the HP LaserJet 4345mfp multifunction copier, which they said can crank out up to 45 pages per minute for a third the cost of similar machines."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation has released Version 1.0 of its Firefox browser, an open-source product that has generated lofty expectations that it will offer real competition to Microsoft Corp.'s ubiquitous Internet Explorer."
Business," Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A> on Tuesday said it  will open a third U.S. manufacturing plant, a plant in North  Carolina employing 1,500 workers, marking a rare example of a  U.S. high tech company expanding domestic production."
Sci/Tech," First day sales of Microsoft  Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> new video game ""Halo 2"" will reach  $100  million, a senior Microsoft games executive said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The ratification of Universal Business Language could make it easier for big companies to share documents.
World,  Helicopters delivered food to famished survivors and picked up casualties as the weather cleared yesterday in villages ravaged by back to back storms that left 640 people dead and nearly 400 missing in the northern Philippines.
Business,"The Federal Communications Commission ruled that states are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Net phone providers, which treat calls no differently than any other application on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation has released version 1.0 of its Firefox browser, an open-source product that has generated lofty expectations that it will offer real competition to Microsoft #39;s ubiquitous Internet Explorer."
Sports,"Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt, whose team has the worst record in the National Football League, resigned after 4 1/2 seasons and was replaced by defensive coordinator Jim Bates."
World, The Sudanese government and two rebel groups from the war torn region of Darfur signed two accords to demilitarize their conflict and ensure the safety of 1.5 million displaced people.
Business," BELLEVUE, Wash. (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>  shareholders on Tuesday approved changes to its stock-based  employee compensation plans that would maintain the value of  stock options and awards, allowing the software giant to go  forward with a planned \$3-per-share special dividend."
World," Palestinian President Yasser Arafat was  very ill but his brain, heart and lungs were still functioning,  Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath said."
World,Scientists struggle to contain an anthrax epidemic which has killed nearly 200 hippos in a Ugandan national park.
World,Sri Lanka wicket-keeper/batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana announces his retirement from international cricket.
Sci/Tech,Approval of changes to employee stock compensation paves way for \$32 billion bonanza for shareholders.
Sports," DAVIE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Dave Wannstedt resigned  Tuesday as head coach of the Miami Dolphins after the team sunk  to an NFL-worst 1-8 record. Defensive coordinator Jim Bates  will take over as interim coach for the remainder of the  season."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos., the insurance  broker at the center of a bid rigging scandal, on Tuesday said  it will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of its work  force."
Business,"  United Parcel Service Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UPS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UPS.N</A>,  the world's largest package delivery company, said on Tuesday  it plans to hire nearly 70,000 temporary workers to help handle  an estimated 340 million packages from Thanksgiving to  Christmas, exceeding year ago forecasts."
Sports, Spain have named an unchanged team for  next month's Davis Cup final against the United States in  Seville as they bid to secure a second title in five years.
Business," Dell Inc. said on Tuesday it plans to  open a third U.S. manufacturing plant, based in North Carolina  with 1,500 workers, in a rare example of a U.S. high tech  company expanding domestic production."
Business,Algeria's chances of joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) may be scuppered by its parliament's refusal to lift a ban on alcohol imports.
Sports,"Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has surgery to repair his injured right ankle with no complications Tuesday, the team doctor said."
Business,LABOR has accused the Federal Government of engaging in reckless spending which could push up interest rates. The claim came as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave the Government and the Reserve Bank a glowing report card.
Business,"Memory was little help to Munich, Germanys Infineon Technologies AG in its now closed fiscal Q4. The company reported Q4 revenues of \$2."
Business,"In what amounts to a big win for Vonage Holdings Corp., the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ruled that the broadband phone company #39;s service was exempt from state and local regulation and tariffs."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Michael Cherkasky on Tuesday said 90 percent of the 3,000 employees the company plans to lay off will be notified on Wednesday."
Business,"May Department Stores (MAY:NYSE - news - research) reported dismal third-quarter results Tuesday, weighed down by its acquisition of Marshall Field #39;s and negative sales trends."
Business,"WINSTON SALEM, NC - Dell announced today it is adding to its US manufacturing operations with a third location, to be placed in the Triad area of North Carolina."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed that stock markets disclose more information about their operations, including executive pay and regulatory programs."
Business,Vox populi: Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) attorney Michael Carroll says the firm will abandon its legal assault on PeopleSoft #39;s (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people )  quot;poison pill quot; defenses--if investors fail to tender at least 50 of their shares by Nov 
Business," United Parcel Service Inc. , the world's largest package delivery company, said on Tuesday it plans to hire nearly 70,000 temporary workers to help handle an estimated 340 million packages from Thanksgiving to Christmas, exceeding year ago forecasts."
Sci/Tech," U.S. regulators ruled Tuesday that providers of Internet based phone call services fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government, exempting them from some key regulation by states."
Business, Bank of New York Co. Tuesday said regulators are looking into mutual fund transactions that were cleared by the company's Pershing LLC unit.
Sci/Tech, A growing number of Colorado school superintendents are devising strategies to soften the blow of losing students to online schools.
Sci/Tech,"The debate about using Linux as a desktop OS has been going on for years. With each kernel revision and every new distribution release, we hear that Linux has become a feasible alternative."
Sci/Tech,"In order to meet the growing demands of the flash memory market, Fujitsu and AMDs flash memory subsidiary Spansion LLC unveiled plans to develop a new ORNAND flash memory architecture that combines the best of NOR code execution with NAND data "
Sports,"American swimmer Michael Phelps, who won six gold medals at the Olympics in Athens, has been charged with driving under the influence by police in Maryland."
Sports,David Beckhams prospects of skippering England in next weeks clash with Spain at Real Madrids Bernabeu stadium improved today when he returned to training.
Sports," Head coach Dave Wannstedt resigned from the struggling Miami Dolphins Tuesday morning, ending a frustrating season that began with the retirement of star running back Ricky Williams before training camp."
Sports, Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured flexor tendon in his right ankle.
Sports, Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling had surgery Tuesday to repair his injured right ankle. Schilling pitched Game 6 of the American League Championship Series and Game 2 of the World Series last month with the torn sheath of his ankle tendon sutured into place so it wouldn't flop over the bone when he pitched.
Sci/Tech," Iran is cracking down on Internet communications, one of the country's last forums for free speech and a crucial tool for local social activists, Human Rights Watch said."
World,"chiefs hold emergency meetings over how to combat a mob turf battle in the southern Italian city. were the latest victims of a struggle for control a multi-billion dollar trade in drugs, arms and prostitution."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. shareholders on Tuesday approved changes to the company's stock compensation plans, clearing the way for the software giant to award a one time,  #36;3 per share dividend that will cost the company an estimated  #36;32 billion."
Sci/Tech," The Digital Video Broadcasting Steering Board (DVB) has approved a revision to its implementation guidelines for audio and video codecs over a broadcast Transport Stream. The revision includes two technologies supported by Apple Computer Inc., H.264 or Advanced Video Codec (AVC) and High Efficiency AAC (HE AAC) audio codecs."
Sci/Tech," Tyrannosaurus rex scraped the meat from the ribs of its prey in much the same way a human might gnaw on a serving of barbecued ribs, a meeting of geologists was told on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Negotiations on where to build the world's first nuclear fusion reactor ended without an agreement on either of the two sides under consideration in France and Japan, a Western diplomat said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, A new study shows that golf courses can be good homes for more than one kind of birdie.
World," Sudan bowed to international pressure on  Tuesday for a ban on military flights over the Darfur region,  where 1.5 million have been forced from their homes, and signed  two landmark peace deals with rebels."
World,"  After eight years of a bold but bungled experiment with reform, Iran's government is in the throes of a takeover by conservatives determined to restore the revolution's Islamic purity, according to Iranian politicians and analysts."
Sports, Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured flexor tendon in his right ankle.
Sports, Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling  underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured flexor tendon in  his right ankle.
Sports," A second blood sample taken from  Waterford Crystal, the horse Cian O'Connor rode to win  Ireland's only gold medal at the Athens Olympics, has also  tested positive for banned substances, local media reported  Tuesday."
Business,Crude oil futures prices briefly dipped below \$48 a barrel Tuesday on expectations that US oil supplies will continue to grow and that heating oil inventories will be adequate this winter.
Business,"TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2004--Toshiba Corporation a annonc ce jour qu #39;elle intentait un procs  Hynix Semiconductor au Japon et aux Etats-Unis pour contrefaon des brevets relatifs aux mmoires  semiconducteurs."
Business,"The Federal Reserve is primed to push up borrowing costs for the fourth time this year at its meeting on Wednesday, and is unlikely to pause at upcoming meetings "
Business,WILMINGTON (DELAWARE): An attorney for Oracle says the company will abandon its legal challenge to PeopleSoft #39;s anti-takeover protection if shareholders fail to tender a majority of their shares by November 19.
Sports,Bo Outlaw is arriving for his second stint with the Suns to stiffen a defense that works a bit differently than when he departed before last season.
Sports,"BOSTON Nov 9, 2004 - Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling had surgery Tuesday to repair his injured right ankle. Schilling pitched Game 6 of the American League Championship Series and Game 2 of the World Series "
Sports,"A backup doping sample from the horse that won the show jumping gold medal at the Athens Olympics also was positive for a banned substance, the Irish rider #39;s lawyer said Tuesday."
Sports, Wally Buono expects a different game when the Saskatchewan Roughriders come in from the cold to face the BC Lions in Sunday #39;s CFL West Final.
Sports,"Spain have named an unchanged team for the Davis Cup final against the United States in Seville on 3-5 December. Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Rafael Nadal and Tommy Robredo will take on the US in front of 22,000 fans at the converted Olympic stadium."
Sci/Tech,"I #39;m dating myself here, but I can vividly recall the web browser scene ten years ago, when I #39;d eagerly download every new version of Netscape Navigator the moment it was released."
World,A powerful group of Sunni Muslim clerics called Tuesday for a boycott of national elections set for late January to protest the US-led attack against the Sunni insurgent stronghold Fallujah.
World,Fallujah calls itself the  quot;City of Mosques quot; for its many Muslim houses of worship. The city 40 miles west of Baghdad is also the center of the fiercest resistance to the US presence in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"The United States grabbed top honors in the race for the world #39;s fastest supercomputer, beating out the Japanese computer that has held the title for more than two years."
Sports,"time Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps has publicly apologised after his arrest for drink driving. The 19 year old ran a stop sign in Salisbury, Maryland."
Sports,The Gunners boss has been hit with a charge of improper conduct following his controversial comments after their 2-0 Premiership defeat at Manchester United last month.
Sports,Keith finished with a combined total of 125 rushing and receiving yards in a 14-6 upset victory over Edmonton to earn the offensive award.
World,A mother has her conviction for murdering her four-month-old son 10 years ago quashed during a retrial.
Business,The market is still down from its March 2000 peak. Here's how to protect your assets from further drops.
World,The Sudanese government and rebel representatives signed accords Tuesday aimed at ending hostilities in the troubled western region of Darfur and guaranteeing aid groups access to 1.6 million civilians uprooted by the conflict.
World," The Netherlands mourned the outspoken  filmmaker killed a week ago by a suspected Islamic extremist,  while Dutch Muslims rallied to urge reconciliation on Tuesday  after a wave of apparent revenge attacks on mosques."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Heathrow airport using 'see through clothes' scanner on passengers.
World,"Marsh   McLennan said today that it would lay off roughly 5 percent of its work force, as it moved to right itself after being accused of bid-rigging."
Sports,"What if baseball had a steroid scandal and nobody cared?  quot;In all honesty, that's an issue, quot; said Gary Roberts, an expert in sports law at Tulane.  quot;For all we know, the American public may not give a damn. They may be happy if all their gladiators were stoked up on steroids and hitting 500 home runs."
Sci/Tech," A Connecticut man was arrested on  Tuesday on charges that he illegally sold a secret source code  used for Microsoft Corp.'s Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000  programs, federal prosecutors said."
Sci/Tech," IBM plans to offer Web conferencing as  a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach small and  medium sized business customers while taking on more  established rivals in the market, the company said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Jack Mesi was a boxer on the rise until March 13 when several knockdowns brought on subdural hematomas or bleeding on the brain, boxers' No. 1 cause of death."
Sci/Tech," Internet companies have begun to  change the way e mail works in order to weed out spam, but  experts on Tuesday clashed over whether the underlying  technology should be controlled by any one company."
Business,Rupert Murdoch and John Malone may be fixin' for a fight over the media giant.
Business,"largest satellite entertainment provider adds 350,000 subscribers."
Business,The digital media software developer deserves more attention from investors.
Business,The online games company's high valuation even more of a concern with the success of its competition.
Sci/Tech,"Investors will get another glimpse into the pace of corporate spending as Cisco Systems Inc. prepares to deliver financial results after the closing bell on Tuesday.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, the  insurance broker at the center of a bid rigging scandal, on  Tuesday said it will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of  its work force."
Business," U.S. stock markets would have to  disclose executive pay and provide details of their regulatory  programs, under new rules proposed by the Securities and  Exchange Commission on Tuesday."
Business," Liberty Media Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=L.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">L.N</A> on Tuesday  said a share swap transaction that would nearly double its  voting power in News Corp. was a ""friendly"" move, a day after  News Corp. announced a poison pill to fend off any hostile bid  from the U.S. media conglomerate."
Business, Bank of New York Co. Inc. on Tuesday  said regulators are looking into market timing trades cleared  by its stock clearing business unit Pershing LLC.
Business," Stocks rose on Tuesday as a oil prices  slid below  $48 a barrel, offsetting caution as investors waited  for an expected quarter point hike in U.S. interest rates and  results from technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A>."
Sci/Tech,"Halo 2 has been released in the US, with fans queuing to get their hands on the Xbox title."
Business,"Michael Ovitz initially wanted a signing bonus of \$50 million to join Walt Disney Co. as its president in 1995, a compensation expert who advised Disney during negotiations with Ovitz testified Tuesday."
Sports," A second blood sample taken from  Waterford Crystal, the horse Cian O'Connor rode to win  Ireland's only gold medal at the Athens Olympics, has also  tested positive for banned substances."
Sci/Tech,"The software giant announces several changes and plans for its Virtual PC software, which lets Windows run on Apple machines."
World,Israeli Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lifts his threat to resign over the Gaza withdrawal plan.
Sports,"  OK, granted, we're not Texas or Florida, and we're not Arkansas, Nebraska, or Alabama, either. In the grand scope of Football America, what we are is quaint."
Business,"Microsoft has reached legal settlements with two of its biggest adversaries in the software industry, Novell and the Computer and Communications Industry Association."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer reported after-tax profits of \$260 million for the six month period ending October 2nd, compared to \$436 million a year earlier."
Business,"East Asia #39;s economies are growing at their swiftest pace since before the financial crisis with fewer people than ever living in extreme poverty, according to the latest East Asia and Pacific Regional Update, the World Bank #39;s twice-yearly look at the "
Business,"Ring, Ring. Someone answer the computer. Voice-over-Internet Protocol got a boost today as The Federal Communications Commission ruled that providers of the service are exempt from some major state regulations "
Business,"Dell (DELL) said Tuesday that it would build a US manufacturing plant in North Carolina, employing at least 1,500 people within five years."
Business,"As many as 15 senior execs could lose their jobs in the next few days: source. BOSTON (Reuters) - Putnam Investments is expected to lay off more employees, the chief executive of its parent company said Tuesday "
Business,California insurance commissioner expected to announce today that he will allow \$16.4 billion deal with WellPoint Health Networks to take place.
Business, Federal regulators on Tuesday proposed a plan to strengthen governance at the nation #39;s stock exchanges and move them toward separating their self policing function from their business operations to ensure that they serve investors #39; interest.
Business,"Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported record fourth-quarter homebuilding sales and backlog, citing a growing population of affluent buyers."
Business,"Genta (GNTA:Nasdaq - news - research) is never boring! Monday night, the company announced that its phase III Genasense study in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) met its primary endpoint, which was tumor shrinkage."
Business," Microsoft Corp.  shareholders cleared the way on Tuesday for the world's largest software maker to pay out the largest corporate dividend ever next month and welcomed news of a blockbuster first day of sales for its video game ""Halo 2."""
Sci/Tech,"Businesses in Europe, Asia can net bucks for outdated computer equipment, company says. \"
Sci/Tech,"Ireland #39;s leading expert on climate change, Dr John Sweeney, has warned that both the Government and the public urgently need to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
Sci/Tech,I remember the major turning point that took Linux from an OS that Microsoft used to call competition during their anti-trust case to a serious commercial operating system.
Sci/Tech,"A second version of the MyDoom variant that uses a flaw in Internet Explorer has started to spread, antivirus researchers said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"As expected, IBM took over the top slot on the Top500 supercomputing list with a BlueGene/L system that shatters previous Linpack benchmarks at 70."
Sci/Tech,"(National) Nov. 9, 2004 -  quot;Halo 2, quot; the Microsoft Xbox game released on Tuesday, has been promoted like a box office blockbuster."
Sci/Tech,"November 09, 2004 - In a surprise move, Sony Computer Entertainment and Polyphony Digital revealed today that Gran Turismo 4 will feature limited EyeToy support."
Sci/Tech,"AMD64 is a new computing platform that extends the ubiquitous x86 architecture to accommodate 64-bit processing. Formerly known as x86-64, AMDs enhancements to the x86 architecture allow users of laptops "
Sci/Tech,A technology group working on faster data transfer between devices announced a new specification targeted at improving high-performance computing systems.
Sci/Tech,"The  quot;northern lights quot; will be visible this week in the Long Island area, with best chance of seeing them over the next few nights, astronomers said."
Sports,Bryan Robson is returning to West Bromwich Albion after a 23-year absence. Robson left West Brom in 1981 as one of England #39;s top players to join Manchester United.
Sports,"The British and French Formula One grands prix have been saved after teams struck a deal with Bernie Ecclestone on Tuesday, according to Minardi boss Paul Stoddart."
Sports, David Beckham and Real Madrid team mates Zinedine Zidane and Raul have signed to play themselves in a Los Angeles produced movie called Goal!. Variety magazine reports that the  $100 million trilogy 
Sports,"Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Former English international and Liverpool great Emlyn Hughes passed away Tuesday from a brain tumor."
Sports,"Often, the older a pitcher becomes, the less effective he is on the mound. Roger Clemens apparently didn #39;t get that memo. On Tuesday, the 42-year-old Clemens won an unprecedented "
Sports,"Romanian striker Adrian Mutu, dismissed by English Premier League club Chelsea for taking cocaine, said on Tuesday he would continue his career in England or Italy after completing a seven-month ban."
Sports,"Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling underwent a three-hour operation Tuesday to fix a ruptured tendon in his right ankle. Dr. Bill Morgan, the team physician, performed the surgery."
Sports,A SECOND dope test on a blood sample taken from the horse of Irish Olympic show jumping gold medallist Cian O #39;Connor has tested positive for banned substances.
Sports,"GEIGER: I guess I #39;m part two. Greetings, everybody. Obviously many of you have seen and probably have in your possession the story that broke this morning on espn."
Sports,THE National Football League became \$US8 billion (\$10.57b) richer today after signing a six-year extension to its TV contract with American channels Fox and CBS.
Business," U.S. stock markets would have to disclose executive pay and provide details of their regulatory programs, under new rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday."
World,Talks on where to build the world #39;s first nuclear fusion reactor ended without a deal on Tuesday but the European Union said Japan and the United States no longer firmly opposed its bid to put the plant in France.
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage says Osama bin Laden will be caught  quot;sooner or later. quot;. Armitage is in Pakistan -- a key ally in the US-led war on terror."
World,"Sunni Muslim clerics in Iraq have called for a boycott of the country #39;s nationwide elections in January. The chief of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Harith al-Dhari, said Tuesday the boycott "
World,"With the European Unions (EU) expansion to 25 countries, it now accounts for 28 of world GDP and a market of 450 million. That closer commercial relationships with EU are desirable is obvious."
Sci/Tech," Internet companies have begun to change the way e mail works in order to weed out spam, but experts on Tuesday clashed over whether the underlying technology should be controlled by any one company."
Sci/Tech,Unisys' updated ES7000 server line includes a top-end Itanium 2  processor with 9MB of high-speed cache memory.
Sci/Tech," The first in a new series of desktop PCs from Gateway will become available later this week, says the company."
Sports," Maurice Clarett accused Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and his staff of arranging for him to get passing grades, cars, and money for bogus summer jobs. The school immediately denied the claims Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Packard's Integrity rx4640 server is available with Intel's new Itanium 2 processor, which has 9MB of high speed cache memory."
Sports, Former No. 1s and French Open champions Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Moya will lead Spain against the United States in next month's Davis Cup final.
Sci/Tech,"North Carolina facility will open in fall 2005 and employ 1,500 people within the next five years, Dell says."
Sci/Tech," Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has updated its Unix based Mac OS X operating system to version 10.3.6. The software release, issued Friday, is Apple's first incremental update to OS X in almost two months."
World," Separatist militants detonated  a powerful land mine in Indian Kashmir killing eleven people,  including nine soldiers in one of the biggest attacks in recent  weeks, police said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," NEC (Nasdaq: NIPNY) has unveiled a blade server powered by the Intel Itanium 2 processor, combining 64 bit computing, InfiniBand capabilities and increased memory, and targeted at the high performance computing market."
Sci/Tech,A second MyDoom offshoot is taking advantage of an unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Web browser to spread.
World, The fate of Yasser Arafat was mired in  confusion on Tuesday as Palestinian officials insisted in  public he was clinging to life even as aides said privately the  veteran leader had died at a Paris hospital.
World, French soldiers fired to disperse  protesters in Ivory Coast on Tuesday after days of rioting in  the main city Abidjan.
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   The head of a panel  organizing elections in Haiti next year to replace ousted  president Jean Bertrand Aristide has resigned, warning that  other panel members were trying to rig the ballot."
Business,Infineon #39;s net profit fell to \$54.6 million in the fourth quarter from \$63 million in the third quarter of last year. The net result came up short of analyst forecasts of \$169 million.
Sci/Tech,"The T3G upgrade of Telecom #39;s nationwide mobile network cost 40 million New Zealand dollars (US\$28 million) and took about four months to build, the company says."
Sci/Tech,Company says Arbinet will settle in copyright infringement dispute.   \
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> plans to offer  Web conferencing as a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach  small and medium sized business customers while taking on more  established rivals in the market, the company said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"""Halo 2"" for the Xbox shoots first, but for PC gamers, ""Half-Life 2"" is locked and loaded."
World,Aboriginal leader and member of the National Indigenous Council Warren Mundine says it is time radical changes are made to the way Indigenous affairs are handled.
Business,"If any party acquires 15 percent or more of News Corporation, all the other shareholders will be able to buy up to \$80 worth of shares at half-price for every share already owned, under a  quot;poison pill quot; defense adopted by Rupert Murdoch."
Business,Oil prices continued their recent slide as optimism that supply would hold up this winter had more traders shifting money out of energy markets.
Business,"ATLANTA, GA (Nov. 9) - Governor Sonny Perdue and Honda officials announced today plans to build a \$100 million plant in Tallapoosa, Georgia to produce automatic transmissions."
Business," Russia #39;s Severstal has made an offer to buy Stelco Inc., in what #39;s believed to be one of several competing offers emerging for the restructuring but profitable Hamilton steel producer."
Business,"Homebuilders strode upstairs Tuesday after Toll Brothers (TOL:NYSE - news - research) reported record fourth-quarter sales, citing strong demand from affluent buyers."
Business,The Pentagon #39;s top weapons buyer Tuesday said he expected officials to decide soon whether to solicit new bids for a multibillion-dollar deal to begin replacing the Air Force #39;s aging fleet of KC-135 refueling tankers.
Sci/Tech,"More than 300 scientists from 15 countries, including Canada, have released a study that shows the pace of the Arctic ice melt is accelerating."
Sports,"Friends and former Liverpool players have paid tribute to Emlyn Hughes, who has died from a brain tumour aged 57. Former Reds captain and manager Graeme Souness told BBC Radio Five Live:  quot;He was an absolute legend."
Sports, Spain has named an unchanged team for next months Davis Cup final against the United States in Seville as they bid to secure a second title in five years.
Sports," Former Ohio State star running back Maurice Clarett said he received improper benefits from head coach Jim Tressel and his brother and that he  quot;took the fall quot; during the NCAA #39;s investigation of the school in 2003, according to ESPN."
Sports,"With the rival Dodgers expressing interest in David Wells, the Padres yesterday traded for another left-handed starting pitcher, Darrell May, a move they said is unrelated to their attempts to re-sign Wells."
World,"anticipated US led offensive to seize the Iraqi city of Falluja from anti American Iraqi fighters has begun. Meeting resistance that, while stiff at times, was much less than had been "
Sci/Tech, The city of Taipei plans to make wireless Internet access available throughout the Taiwanese capital by the end of next year.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit on Tuesday issued a patch for Virtual PC 7 that fixes a problem that occurred when running the software on Power Mac G5 computers with more than 2GB of RAM installed. Previously, Virtual PC 7 would not run on those computers, causing a fatal error that crashed the application. Microsoft also noted that Virtual PC 7.0.1 also offers stability improvements, although it wasn't more specific than that    some users have reported problems with using USB devices and other issues."
Sci/Tech," Today, the Mozilla Foundation's Firefox browser officially launched    welcome, version 1.0. In a way, it's much ado about nothing, seeing how it wasn't that long ago that we reported on how Mozilla had set its sights on chipping away at Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT   News) Internet Explorer browser's ubiquity. However, the Firefox launch does bode mention, especially considering a top story from CNET today pointed to the fact that the MyDoom virus is back in action."
Sci/Tech,Boom times are ahead for security pros. The information security workforce will expand by an estimated 13.7 per cent annually to reach 2.1m workers by 2008. 
Sci/Tech,A Trojan which uses infected PCs to send spam messages to mobile phone users has been discovered.
World, The Bush administration asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to block the nation's only law allowing doctors to help terminally ill patients die more quickly.
Business,Stelco Inc. has received a takeover offer from Russian industry giant OAO Severstal at a time when Bay Street is awash in rumours about possible financing deals for the restructuring Hamilton steel maker.
Sci/Tech,"November 09, 2004 - Three years in the making, and Gran Turismo 4 is finally done. Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment and developer Polyphony Digital held a party in Tokyo today (forgetting to invite us "
Sci/Tech,"PITTSBURGH, SC2004 SuperComputing Conference, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- PathScale, developer of innovative software and hardware solutions to accelerate the performance and efficiency of Linux clusters, announces the PathScale InfiniPath Interconnect."
Sci/Tech,"For about eight hours, an  quot;extreme geomagnetic storm quot; raged in the upper atmosphere, as high-energy particles emitted by the sun three days ago swept over Earth."
World," VIENNA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Talks on where to build the  world's first nuclear fusion reactor ended indecisively on  Tuesday, while the European Union toned down threats to site  the plant in France."
Business," Tribune Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TRB.N</A> Newsday  newspaper, which got a new publisher in July after a  circulation scandal, on Tuesday replaced its top editor, Howard  Schneider, who was in the job for about a year."
Business," The blue chip Dow average declined  slightly, while the Nasdaq and the S P 500 were little changed  on Tuesday as investors waited for an expected quarter point  hike in U.S. interest rates and results from technology  bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A>."
World," The search for al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has gone cold and there is no indication of his whereabouts, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf told the Washington Post in an interview published on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Big Blue fills out its Workplace initiative with bundles tailored for medium size-businesses and for specific industries.
Sci/Tech,Streamlined multifunction device aimed at helping company gain ground in business copier market.\
Business," The blue chip Dow average ended  slightly lower, while the tech driven Nasdaq inched higher on  Tuesday as investors waited for hints from the Federal Reserve  about the pace of interest rate increases on Wednesday."
Business," Lucent Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A> on  Tuesday said it reached a tentative labor agreement with the  two unions representing about 10 percent of its work force,  ending a month of bargaining over a range of issues including  health care."
Business," Oil prices slid nearly  $2 a barrel to  end at 7 week lows on Tuesday, as growing signs of ample supply  eased concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> will offer  car buyers nervous about rising interest rates a chance to  lock in today's low rates in a bid to boost its sluggish U.S.  sales, car dealers briefed about GM's new sales incentive plan  said on Tuesday."
Business," LOS ANGELES/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - California's insurance  commissioner on Tuesday ended his opposition to Anthem Inc.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ATH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ATH.N</A> proposed \$16.5 billion acquisition of WellPoint Health  Networks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WLP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WLP.N</A> after Anthem agreed to hike its funding  of state health projects."
Business," Bank of New York Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BK.N</A> on Tuesday  said regulators are examining whether its Pershing LLC unit  cleared improper stock trades."
Business,"The Federal Reserve is expected to nudge interest rates up for a fourth time this year on Wednesday, acting on the belief that the economy has finally emerged from an extended ""soft patch."""
Business,"There will be no pre-election cash giveaway, says Gordon Brown as he suggests he still wants to be premier."
Business,"As part of a special promotion, Blockbuster has cut prices again. But will it be enough?"
Business,"Video game developer is moving in the right direction, despite an ""unprofitable"" image it needs to shake."
Sci/Tech," There's a new media king, only he isn't on the radio or in the movies. His name? Master Chief. His role: Interstellar soldier and star of ""Halo 2,"" one of the most anticipated video games ever."
Sports, Give Seimone Augustus the basketball and watch her go to work. Nothing is more comforting to the LSU Lady Tigers  #151; or more unsettling for their opponents. Augustus has tormented defenders for two years and the accolades have poured in. She received another Tuesday as the No. 1 choice on The Associated Press' preseason All America team.
World," The United States would deal with Iran as part of a group of Iraq's neighbors that will meet in Egypt this month, although Washington has no diplomatic relations with Tehran, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday."
Business," Lucent Technologies Inc.  on Tuesday said it reached a tentative labor agreement with the two unions representing about 10 percent of its work force, ending a month of bargaining over a range of issues including health care."
Sports," When quarterbacks Eli Manning and Philip Rivers were chosen before the Steelers drafted Ben Roethlisberger No. 11 in April, he responded with words that bordered on anger and were wrapped with a promise to Pittsburgh: Play me, and I'll show you."
Sci/Tech,"Setting aside Sharman Networks #39; objections, an Australian judge accepted on Friday an affidavit with potentially damaging assertions about Kazaa #39;s handling of copyrighted material."
World," ROSTOV ON DON, Russia (AP)   Hundreds of protesters ransacked and occupied the regional administration building in a southern Russian province Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the region's president, whose former son in law has been linked to a multiple slaying."
Sports, Wellington Mara walked through the New York Giants' locker room and smiled when he saw the throng of reporters surrounding Kurt Warner.
Sports," The Colorado Rapids fired coach Tim Hankinson on Tuesday, two weeks after the team was eliminated from the 2004 Major League Soccer playoffs with a 2 0 loss to Los Angeles."
Sci/Tech, Cisco Systems Inc.'s fiscal first quarter profits jumped 29 percent as the network equipment giant saw growth in its traditional routing markets as well as its emerging technologies like Internet telephone and home networking gear.
Sports," There's a certain swagger that typically accompanies the Miami Hurricanes, the only team to play in Bowl Championship Series games each of the last four seasons."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   An accused bomber threatened witnesses, telling them to keep their mouths shut about his involvement in an airline attack that killed 331 people, a Crown prosecutor said in closing arguments Tuesday."
Business,Mortgage rates are at record lows. Save \$1000s on your mortgage payment. Free quotes.
Business,"NEW YORK, November 9 (newratings.com) - Liberty Media Corporation (LB3A.ETR) has reported an eight-fold increase in its third-year profits, while the company #39;s quarterly sales more than doubled from the year-ago levels."
Business,"Toshiba Corp. on Tuesday said it has sued Hynix Semiconductor Japan Inc., accusing the company of infringing on Toshiba #39;s memory patents."
Business,"LONDON, November 9 (newratings.com) - The German semiconductor company, Infineon Technologies (IFX.ETR), has projected a downturn in the semiconductor industry next year, after reporting a 10 y/y decline in its profits for the fourth fiscal quarter."
Business,Health insurance stocks spiked in trading Tuesday after California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi withdrew his opposition to the merger between WellPoint Health Networks Inc.
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos Inc. #39;s Mercer Consulting unit, facing layoffs and a federal investigation, is expected to remain part of MMC because it is a stabilizing "
Business,"Lucent Technologies Inc. (LU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it reached a tentative labor agreement with the two unions representing about 10 percent of its work force, ending "
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter profits jumped 29 percent as the network equipment giant saw growth in its traditional routing markets as well as its emerging technologies like Internet telephone and home networking gear. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," Most big U.S. airlines will more frequently test and disinfect aircraft storage and delivery systems to ensure water used for drinking and washing meets federal standards, the government and industry said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Canadian miner Teck Cominco Ltd. will appeal a U.S. judge's refusal to dismiss a case over cross border pollution of a lake on the Columbia River, a spokesman said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The consequences of such a massive meltdown of northern ice would be dramatic, according to the study.  Low-lying coastal areas in Florida and Louisiana could be flooded by the sea."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a new media king, only he isn #39;t on the radio or in the movies. His name? Master Chief. His role: Interstellar soldier and star of  quot;Halo 2, quot; one of the most anticipated video games ever."
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Tuesday said it has entered a manufacturing agreement with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in Singapore.
Sci/Tech,Intel #39;s Itanium gains ground as three vendors roll out new servers based on the processor. By Darrell Dunn. Systems based on Intel #39;s Itanium processor this week will gain ground in the high-performance server 
Sci/Tech,"com November 9, 2004, 1:41 PM PT. Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software "
Sci/Tech,"November 09, 2004 - Gran Turismo 4 has just finished its development cycle. While developer Polyphony Digital is still hard at work on Gran Turismo 4 Mobile and, possibly, Gran Turismo For Boys, we #39;re sure "
Sci/Tech,"Ken Dunham, Director of Malicious Code at iDefense, said he recommends both Adware and Spybot to his friends and family.  quot;We really haven #39;t had good comprehensive solutions to deal with these threats, quot; Dunham told TechNewsWorld."
Sci/Tech,"At only over 1 pound, Sony #39;s VAIO U Ultra Portable PC is a full Microsoft Windows XP computer, on a form factor that resembles that of a PDA."
Sports,"Roger Clemens of the Houston Astros won the Cy Young Award as the National League #39;s top pitcher, becoming the oldest recipient of a trophy he #39;s won a record seven times."
Sports,FLANKER Joe Worsley has been ruled out of England #39;s Test with Canada at Twickenham on Sunday (Australian time because of a leg injury.
Sports,"Almost every single week I spend Monday morning reading the papers, watching TV and talking to my wife -- who is a great football fan."
Sports,"After testing positive for cocaine, former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu apologised on Tuesday and said he hoped to stay clean and be an  #39;example for youths #39;."
Sports,"The Colorado Rockies dumped vice chairman Jerry McMorris on Tuesday, ending a relationship with one of the team #39;s founding figures."
Sports,"Every day they wait on Eli Manning here, the pressure percolates. Behind a crumbling offensive line and a suddenly tenuous season, there will be less and less patience for the NFL #39;s No."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Captain John Terry signed a fresh contract with Chelsea Tuesday that will keep him with the club until 2009."
World," House Democratic leaders, consigned by the election to a minority role for another two years, said Tuesday they want to hold Republicans more accountable, starting with a vote on raising the  #36;7.4 trillion debt ceiling."
World,"The Netherlands mourned filmmaker Theo van Gogh killed last week by a suspected Islamic militant, while Dutch Muslims rallied to urge reconciliation on Tuesday after a wave of attacks on mosques and churches."
World,"The Sudanese government and rebels in the country #39;s Darfur region have signed security and humanitarian agreements in Nigeria after two weeks of talks, the press officer for Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has said."
World,"France, Britain and Germany reached a tentative deal with Tehran on freezing enrichment activities during talks in Paris over the weekend."
World,Iraqi rebels seized the centre of the city of Ramadi and attacked police stations elsewhere as US-led troops continued their Falluja assault.
World,"Hundreds of protesters ransacked and occupied the regional administration building in a southern Russian province Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the "
Sci/Tech,"With streamlined multifunction device, tech giant aims to gain ground in business copier market.\"
Business,SEATTLE/NEW YORK: Microsoft has said it will pay \$536m to Novell to settle an antitrust suit. It also resolved a 10-year dispute with a computer trade group.
Business,"NOVEMBER 09, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A voice-over-IP service from Vonage Holdings Inc. is not subject to the public utility regulations of individual US states, the Federal Communications Commission declared today."
Business,South Korea-based Hynix said it would respond to the actions and take appropriate  quot;countermeasures quot; after reviewing the lawsuits more closely.
Business,"The Marsh  amp; McLennan Company, the troubled insurance and investment company, said today that it would lay off 3,000 employees, or roughly 5 percent of its work force, as it moved to right "
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES: It takes a special kind of person to stay up all night and stand in a line nearly 250 people long just to buy a video game - but for rabid fans of the first Halo on the Xbox video game console, it was well worth the wait to buy the new Halo "
Sci/Tech,"A supercomputer being built by IBM for the US Department of Energy (DOE) has topped a list of the world #39;s fastest computers. The Blue Gene/L beta-system can perform 70,720 billion calculations per second, which "
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. will use Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. #39;s manufacturing services to produce AMD #39;s Opteron and Athlon 64 processors starting in 2006, adding production capacity as the "
Sci/Tech,"Symantec has admitted its flagship consumer security application, Norton AntiVirus 2005, has a security vulnerability that allows certain types of malicious script to infect a user #39;s personal computer with a virus."
Sci/Tech,"Solving the nation #39;s spam problem will require a balancing act, legal and privacy experts said today in Washington, DC, at a meeting sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission."
Sports,Real Madrid star and England Soccer team captain David Beckham has already been an inspiration of a massive international hit movie Bend it like Beckham.
World,". US-led forces met heavy resistance in Falluja as they battled toward the heart of Iraq #39;s most resistant city on Tuesday, officers said."
World,"economic troubles still plaguing reunited Germany on the 15th anniversary of the Berlin Wall #39;s collapse. the Wall fell, also admitted in a public debate he had made errors that were contributing "
Business,"Englewood-based Liberty Media reported increased operating cash and higher revenue for the third quarter of 2004. Liberty (NYSE: L, LMC."
Business,"Gold prices rose to 16-year highs on Tuesday, spurred on by buy #39; #39; signals in technical price charts and fears that inflation, seemingly under control, could rise again in the months ahead."
Business,  Honda Motor Company will build a new auto parts plant in Tallapoosa in Haralson County in northwest Georgia. Officials with Honda and the state held a news conference in Atlanta Tuesday to announce plans for the  $100 million plant.
Sci/Tech,"In my own case, the event is the release of Halo 2 shortly after midnight this morning. It #39;s the sequel to my favorite video game Halo: Combat Evolved, one of the best games ever made for "
Sports,The latest meeting of minds among the nine teams to have signed the Interlagos document detailing cost-cutting proposals has resulted in the ideas being carried forward to the point where they will be presented to the Formula One Commission.
Sports,"Kurt Warner #39;s woeful performance, combined with the Giants #39; enormous monetary commitment to Eli Manning, made their quintessential quarterback question inevitable in this  #39;What have you done for me today?"
Sci/Tech,"The Chartered announcement had been signaled when AMD and IBM extended a chip processing deal in September. While the deal centered on jointly developed technology, it also left AMD the option "
Sci/Tech,"Price hikes may be designed to convince you to upgrade to an all-out Internet security suite. Troublesome Trojan horses, virulent worms, nasty viruses--sometimes it may seem like the Internet exists just to let the bad guys attack your PC."
Business,"Capital One Financial Corp., the holding company of Capital One Bank, plans to eliminate about 750 jobs as it shifts the majority of its production service operations to a U.S.-based supplier, the company reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Valve Software is experimenting with a model that could substantially transform the video game business.
Sports," Roger Clemens, at 42, became the  oldest Cy Young winner in Major League history on Tuesday,  claiming the award for a record seventh time."
Sports, Colorado Rockies vice chairman  Jerry McMorris has been removed from the team's board of  directors and also as an officer. The move came during a  meeting of the director and shareholders of the club's general  partner.
Sci/Tech,A 27-year-old Connecticut man was arrested today on charges he offered online to sell the source code for Microsoft's Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 programs.
Sci/Tech,"IT managers are struggling to make sure their organizations comply with a raft of regulations on lean IT budgets, according to Open Text CEO Tom Jenkins."
Sci/Tech," If you've got more of yesterday's videotapes than today's free time, and you'd like to archive all that footage to DVD before your VCR dies, Sony's DVDirect offers an easy, relatively affordable solution."
Sci/Tech,Oracle has told a Delaware court that it plans to drop a lawsuit pending there against PeopleSoft if PeopleSoft shareholders don't back Oracle's tender offer by next week's deadline.
Sci/Tech,"In a ruling that could have implications for increasingly popular VoIP services, the FCC ruled today that a VoIP service from Vonage Holdings is not subject to the public utility regulations of individual states."
Sci/Tech,"Gunning for markets that have long been the domain of RISC-based systems, Intel yesterday delivered updated Itanium 2 processors with larger memory caches."
Sci/Tech,GamePro reviewer says: This is about as easy an Xbox buying decision as there is -- just do it.
Business, Belgium #39;s central bank chief and European Central Bank (ECB) board member Guy Quaden added his voice Tuesday to those warning of the surging value of the euro.
Business,"As part of a renewed effort to curb false weight-loss claims, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday it has sued six companies that sold products ranging from cellulite cream to diet teas and patches."
Sci/Tech,"A panel of leading computer scientists warned in a report issued Monday that unless the federal government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United "
Sci/Tech,The HyperTransport Technology Consortium today announced the first HyperTransport technology expansion connector specification. The new EATX Motherboard/Daughtercard 
Sci/Tech,"IPod mini portable music player users can power, charge and play the contents of their devices simultaneously while in their automobiles."
Sports,"KNOWN to players and fans as Crazy Horse, Emlyn Hughes was one of the most talented footballers of the 1970s, and almost certainly the most enthusiastic."
Sci/Tech,"edge game units, TVs, satellite receivers, camcorders and more are introduced."
Sci/Tech,Oracle Corp. notified Delaware's Court of Chancery of plans to drop a lawsuit pending there against PeopleSoft Inc. if PeopleSoft shareholders reject Oracle's tender offer. The notification is a sign that Oracle is serious about its current offer being the final one.
Sci/Tech," The number of cybersecurity professionals is projected to grow at an annual compound rate of nearly 14 percent from now until 2008, according to a study released this week during the Computer Security Institute (CSI) trade show in Washington, D.C."
Sci/Tech,"A VOIP (voice over IP) service offered by Vonage Holdings Inc. is not subject to the public utility regulations of individual U.S. states, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Exabyte has announced the release of the Magnum 1X7 LTO Autoloader, a 2U, rack-mountable, automated backup and restore system for less that \$5,000."
Sci/Tech,Price hikes may be designed to convince you to upgrade to an all-out Internet security suite.
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc., the world #39;s largest maker of computer-networking equipment, said first- quarter profit rose 29 percent amid demand for Internet phones and devices that link homes to the Web."
Business,"Toshiba is taking action to protect its patents. The Japan-based company has accused Hynix Semiconductor of violating seven patents in the United States, including ones for DRAM, and three flash-memory patents in Japan."
Business,"Russia #39;s OAO Severstal (CHMF.RTS: Quote, Profile, Research) made a bid for Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday, promising to take on the debts "
World, Suspected arsonists set an Islamic elementary school on fire Tuesday amid a string of attacks following the killing of a Dutch filmmaker by an alleged Islamic extremist.
World," The government on Tuesday upheld a ruling that Chinese bedroom furniture was being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices, but it scaled back the level of penalty tariffs."
World,Analysts say securing the popular vote is key for the credibility of new Palestinian leadership.
Sci/Tech,"Siebel Systems Inc. founder Tom Siebel plans to sell up to 18 percent of his company stock over the next two years, the company said Tuesday."
Business, The U.S. government on Tuesday awarded Sanofi Aventis  a contract worth up to  #36;41 million through 2008 to ensure enough eggs are available for future flu vaccine production.
Sci/Tech,"After a year in development, today is the day the Mozilla Foundation released their long awaited browser named Firefox officially launching version 1.0."
Sci/Tech,"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
Sci/Tech,"While most security firms have designated the threat from the worm in the medium range, it is notable because of how quickly it was developed, Graham Cluley, technology consultant with Sophos antivirus, said."
Sports," The District of Columbia Council delayed a vote on funding a new ballpark for the Expos, with Council Chair Linda Cropp proposing another new plan Tuesday."
Sports,"Roger Clemens, at 42, became the oldest Cy Young winner in Major League history on Tuesday, claiming the award for a record seventh time."
Sports,"In this week #39;s issue of ESPN The Magazine, controversial running back Maurice Clarett attempts to perform damage control with NFL owners and general managers concerning his image as the 2005 NFL Draft looms on the horizon."
Sports," Charlotte Bobcats fans were in for a surprise if they dialed an NBA ticket number listed in a local phone book: Instead of getting seats, they were told to call a sex chat line."
World,Yasser Arafat #39;s increasingly imminent passing from the scene points to the end of a long and complex era that is best left for historians to assess.
World,"Two powerful bomb explosions have ripped through separate government buildings in Nepal, wounding at least 40 people. Authorities have blamed Maoist rebels for the attacks."
World," TORONTO (CP)   A man with the mind of a toddler who died after wandering off two weeks ago likely wouldn't have survived even if investigators had realized sooner that they'd already found a key clue to his whereabouts, police said Tuesday."
Business,Shares of international media giant News Corp. (Nasdaq: NWSWI) fell nearly 4 yesterday following the company #39;s announcement that it adopted a  quot;shareholder rights plan 
Business,The Federal Communications Commission voted to bar state regulators from exercising key jurisdiction over VoIP. By W. David Gardner.
Business,"National Australia Bank, capping off a horror year, unveiled a 15 per cent fall in annual earnings on Wednesday and warned against expectations of a quick fix for its myriad operational and cultural problems."
Business,"Governor Easley announced today that the computer maker is building a manufacturing facility somewhere in the Triad cities, creating at least 15-hundred jobs and investing 100 (m) million dollars during the next five years."
Business,LOS ANGELES (Dow Jones)--Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. (GMST) posted a sharply wider third-quarter loss weighed down by a large impairment charge related to its TV Guide business.
Business,California #39;s insurance commissioner said Tuesday he would approve the proposed merger between health insurance giants WellPoint Health Networks and Anthem.
Business,"PORTLAND, Maine - International Paper Co., the world #39;s largest forest products company, has agreed to sell all of the 1.1 million acres of woodlands it owns in Maine and New Hampshire to GMO Renewable Resources LLC for \$250 million."
Sci/Tech,"REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - Canadian scientists at an international symposium on climate change say a new report shows the Kyoto Protocol agreement on limiting fossil fuel emissions is not enough to slow the potentially disastrous warming of the planet."
Sci/Tech,"Solution providers applauded the Tuesday launch of Firefox 1.0 as the first viable competitor to Microsoft Internet Explorer, even though they expect the browser #39;s publisher to face an uphill battle."
Sci/Tech," If there was an increase in the number of people who took the day off from work or stayed home from school Tuesday, it may not have been the flu that kept them at home and on the couch."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s time to face Doom yet again. The latest MyDoom virus variant is once again running amok across the Internet, according to reports from security firms."
Sci/Tech,"The man responsible for selling portions of Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) Windows NT and 2000 source code earlier this year was charged with one count of unlawfully distributing a trade secret by the US Attorney #39;s Office in Manhattan Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Alleged spammer Jeremy Jaynes must pay \$1 million in bail for sending as many as 15 million junk e-mails a day and bilking recipients of millions of dollars, a Virginia judge ordered this week."
Sci/Tech,"Internet companies have begun to change the way e-mail works in order to weed out spam, but experts on Tuesday clashed over whether the underlying technology should be controlled by any one company."
Sci/Tech,"PITTSBURGH: A geology student on a field trip stumbled across the fossil of an oversized, salamander-like creature with vicious crocodile-like teeth that lived about 300 million years ago, paleontologists said."
Sci/Tech,"Four vendors of application security products have created an alliance to challenge the ability of large-scale vendors--such as Check Point Software Technologies, Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft issued a patch for a vulnerability in its server software that could allow an attacker to spoof trusted Internet content.
Sports,DAVE WANNSTEDT resigned today as head coach of the Miami Dolphins after the team sank to an NFL-worst 1-8 record. Defensive co-ordinator Jim Bates will take over as interim coach for the remainder of the season.
Sports,"Rising star Michael Clarke has been named in the Australian cricket squad for this month #39;s Test series with New Zealand, replacing a luckless Simon Katich."
Sports,"The Herminator is selling well, just not as well as The Terminator. An Austrian postage stamp depicting Herman Maier, the country #39;s first skiing star to adorn a stamp, sold out in just six weeks after it went on sale Sept."
Sports,"  Curt Schilling #39;s injury is not common, but another man underwent the same surgery Tuesday. NewsCenter 5 #39;s Liz Brunner took an inside look at the procedure and what patients can expect afterward."
World,"Letting Africans save Africa has become an operating objective for world diplomats. But that #39;s been difficult for one former colonial power, France."
World,"A MAJOR Sunni political party has quit the interim Iraqi Government in protest over the US assault on the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, the party #39;s leader said yesterday."
World,"Madonna made a rare foray into politics Tuesday, calling for her home country to withdraw its troops from Iraq during an interview with British radio, reports Agence France-Presse."
Business,"The FCC decides that cable, phone and other companies offering internet-based phone services fall under federal jurisdiction. The company calls the ruling a victory for consumers."
World,"The attorney for Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman said Tuesday he has been barred from visiting his client, who is being retried in a civilian court on terrorism charges."
Sci/Tech,"The online world has once again become a breeding ground for conspiracy theories, this time with allegations that last week's presidential election was rigged in favor of George W. Bush. Missing Links"
Sci/Tech,Development tools for upcoming upgrade to Unix operating system will be coming soon.
World,"The lawyer for Abimael Guzman, ex-leader of Peru's Shining Path rebels, says he is denied access to his client."
World, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians on Tuesday in separate incidents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Business," New York State and its bond investors got some good news on Tuesday as Moody's Investors Service said it raised the state's general obligation bond rating to ""A1"" from ""A2,"" citing a strengthening economy."
Sports, The NBA suspended Milwaukee Bucks forward Marcus Fizer on Tuesday for one game following his guilty plea on a gun charge.
Business,"LIBERTY MEDIA, the second-biggest shareholder in The News Corporation, yesterday denied that it had any hostile intentions towards the media group - a week after it raised its voting "
Business,NATIONAL Australia Bank Ltd today became the first of the Australia #39;s big banks to report a fall in 2004 annual net profit and said the result reflected problems that had been accumulating for years.
Business,"Technology services firm Electronic Data Systems Corp. plans to seek a five-day extension for its quarterly report from the US Securities and Exchange commission, according to news reports Tuesday."
Business,"(Associated Press) The Securities and Exchange Commission will propose soon a plan to tighten governance at the nation #39;s stock exchanges to ensure they are serving the public interest, SEC Chairman William Donaldson said Friday."
Business,"International Paper Co., the world #39;s largest forest products company, has agreed to sell all of the 1.1 million acres of woodlands it owns in Maine and New Hampshire to GMO Renewable Resources LLC for \$250 million."
World," A Washington inspired project for Middle East reform will begin in Morocco next month by looking at ways of improving cooperation and strengthening political and economic reform, the foreign ministry said."
Business,"Innovation has become an all-purpose tonic, the default prescription for every pain associated with the retrenching American economy. Whatever the problem -- slower growth, global competition, fewer well-paying jobs -- innovating, we are told, is the solution."
Sci/Tech,"Following a flurry of midnight sales, one of 2004 #39;s most anticipated Xbox titles is in gamers #39; hands. Almost three years to the day after Halo: Combat Evolved first crash-landed onto the Xbox, its sequel has finally arrived."
Sci/Tech,"HyperTransport Technology Consortium announced today that is has approved HTX, the industry #39;s first HyperTransport technology expansion connector specification."
Sci/Tech," Two aerospace giants, Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp., said on Tuesday they will form a partnership to compete for the contract to build"
Sports,"Italian teen Arturo Lupoli scored two goals to lead Arsenal past Everton 3-1 Tuesday, putting the Gunners in the fifth round of the English League Cup."
Sports,"Romanian striker Adrian Mutu, who was dismissed by English premier league club Chelsea for taking cocaine before being banned by the Football Association last week, fired his agents on Monday."
Sports,Australia delayed announcing its squad for the first cricket Test against New Zealand next week and Kiwi skipper Stephen Fleming delayed his arrival in Sydney due to illness.
Sports,  Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett told ESPN The Magazine that he  quot;took the fall quot; for the school during a 2003 NCAA investigation into the football program.
Sports,"Two days before results of the 2004 American League Cy Young Award balloting are to be announced, Red Sox stats, schedule right-hander Curt Schilling stats, news "
World,"The imminent passing of Yasser Arafat will mark the beginning of a new era in the Arab-Israeli conflict. For a century, Palestinian national politics has been dominated by two men: Hajj Amin al-Husseini led "
Sci/Tech,"Having launched the much-awaited version 1.0 of the Firefox browser on Tuesday, the Mozilla Foundation is busy planning future enhancements to the open-source product, including the possibility of integrating it with a variety of desktop search tools. The Mozilla Foundation also wants to place Firefox in PCs through OEM (original equipment manufacturer) deals with PC hardware vendors and to continue to sharpen the product's pop-up ad blocking technology."
Sports, The Browns placed offensive lineman Kelvin Garmon and defensive back Leigh Bodden on injured reserve Tuesday.
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest maker of equipment that directs data over the Internet, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on stronger demand for its networking gear."
Sci/Tech,"StreamCast, which owns the Morpheus P2P Network has formally asked the US Supreme Court to reject requests made by the Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to revisit lower court decisions "
Sports,"The NBA suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard Marcus Fizer on Tuesday for one game following his guilty plea on a gun charge. Fizer, who signed with the Bucks last Thursday, is currently on the injured list with a knee injury and out four to six weeks."
Business,"The aftershocks of October #39;s insurance scandal continued to punish Marsh  amp; McLennan (MMC:NYSE - news - research) Tuesday. Just weeks after it was hit with kickback and bid-rigging allegations, the New York "
World,"Several people have died after shooting at an anti-French protest in Ivory Coast #39;s commercial capital, Abidjan. Several witnesses told the BBC that French peacekeepers opened fire on a crowd of tens of thousands supporters of Ivorian government."
World,US troops today pushed further towards the centre of Falluja after a night of artillery and aerial bombardment of the city. The Associated Press reported heavy street fighting in the northern districts from 
Sports," Wayne Gretzky is an ice hockey god to  millions of Canadians but even the ""Great One"" is unable to  offer a solution to the labor dispute now threatening to wipe  out the entire NHL season."
Business," Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest maker  of equipment that directs data over the Internet, on Tuesday  said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on stronger demand for  its networking gear."
World,Six nations planning to build the world's biggest nuclear fusion reactor fail to agree where to site the facility.
Sci/Tech," First day sales of Microsoft  Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> new video game ""Halo 2"" will reach  $100  million, a senior Microsoft games executive said on Tuesday."
World,John Ashcroft and Don Evans are the first members of President Bush's cabinet to leave as he heads into his second term.
Business,"Cisco Systems, the IT systems producer, records a strong start to the year with first quarter profits rising 29."
Business,"It's the hottest ticket in town, as dedicated fans flock to retailers to grab copies of Microsoft's new video game. The opening-day sales figures catapult the sequel to the top of the entertainment heap."
World,"Air pollution has been wrongly blamed for worsening winter cases of asthma, say US researchers."
Business,"Bring Jenny DiDomenico a list of 12 friends and relatives, and she could have your holiday shopping done for you in about two hours."
Sci/Tech," Britain's Tony Blair must make aircraft pollution a priority in his drive to confront the problems of climate change, an expert parliamentary committee of peers said on Wednesday."
Business,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center this week plans to announce its first annual operating profit since the 1996 merger that brought one of the city's premier medical institutions to the brink of bankruptcy.
Business," Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A>, the  biggest maker of equipment that directs data over the Internet,  on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on stronger  demand for its networking gear."
Business," Amazon.com chief executive Jeff  Bezos on Tuesday said the online retailer was poised for record  holiday sales, with MP3 players and digital cameras leading the  way as this year's hot gift items."
World," Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat suffered  a brain hemorrhage on Tuesday and aides said he had died at a  French hospital, but confusion over his fate grew as officials  insisted in public that he still clung to life."
Business,"NEW YORK The dollar firmed against the euro on Tuesday, finding support from a growing chorus of European officials expressing concerns over the rapid ascent of their currency."
Business,"Cisco Systems (nasdaq: CSCO - news - people ) posted first-quarter results Tuesday, and investors are likely jumping like the firm #39;s financials: Profit rose 29, as the network equipper cited strong activity in both its traditional arenas as well as in "
Business,"NEW YORK : US insurance giant Marsh and McLellan Co., facing a lawsuit for allegedly rigging bids, announced it is cutting about 3,000 jobs, five percent of the global staff."
Business,"National Foods Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest fresh milk producer, ended merger talks with SPC Ardmona Ltd. so investors can consider Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd."
Business,TV Guide International Inc. posted a much wider third quarter net loss as it wrote off the remaining goodwill on the TV Guide magazine business.
Business,"WASHINGTON As a corporate symbol, it #39;s hard to find anyone more all-American than Sammy Pence of Grand Prairie, Texas. With his cowboy hat and boots, and his bold stance in front of a helicopter painted red "
Business,"On a clear day in Los Angeles last August there was a close call that almost ended in disaster. Tuesday, the NTSB released animation and radio transmissions, revealing a Southwest 737 cleared "
World," The world must not neglect  Afghanistan now that its presidential election is over because  upcoming parliamentary and local elections will be far harder  to manage, a top U.N. official said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," A new computer game launched by Microsoft on Tuesday is graphic, violent   and wildly popular. Halo 2 is a console game where Master Chief,  quot;a genetically enhanced super soldier, quot; battles to "
Sci/Tech,"A flaw in Microsoft #39;s security server software could allow an attacker to fool business users into thinking that malicious content can be trusted, the software giant warned on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Two aerospace giants, Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp., said on Tuesday they will form a partnership to compete for the contract to build NASA #39;s next manned spaceship."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 at Microsoft Corp. #39;s annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Wash."
Sci/Tech,A Connecticut man was arrested on Tuesday on charges that he illegally sold a secret source code used for Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSFT.
Sci/Tech," Paleontologists are hailing the discovery by a first year geology student of a new species of amphibian, a salamander like creature that lived 300 million years ago."
World, Israeli forces shot and  killed two Palestinians on Tuesday in separate incidents in the  West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Sports,The new broom busily at work in Formula One has swept the British Grand Prix back on the calendar. At a meeting in London described as unprecedented by F1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone 
Sports,"BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - Jason Robinson #39;s appointment as the first former rugby league player to captain England #39;s rugby side amply proves how the previously insurmountable gulf between the codes has been bridged."
Sports,Here #39;s what you didn #39;t hear from the Dolphins on Tuesday: You didn #39;t hear anyone suggest this day helps them win. You didn #39;t hear anyone pretend this franchise is improved.
Sports,Manchester United #39;s Scottish international midfielder Darren Fletcher is expected to make a rare appearance against Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup.
Sports,"Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett has accused Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel and his staff of giving him cars, cash and improper benefits while he was enrolled at the University."
Sports,"IRELAND looks certain to be stripped of its only gold medal from the Athens Olympics after the nations most popular horse, Waterford Crystal, tested positive for a banned drug."
Sports,"You know, I had a feeling I got ripped off by those landscapers last summer. It was like they didn #39;t even do any work. Guess I shouldn #39;t have hired those Ohio State football players."
World,"Rarely in history has a political movement been so deliberately set by its founder on a course towards chaos. Arafat not only left no successor, but also no order."
World,An influential group of Sunni Muslim clerics on Tuesday urged Iraqis to boycott the first democratic election in decades in protest at a US-led offensive against the rebel-held city of Falluja.
World,The six nations planning to build the world #39;s biggest nuclear fusion reactor ended their latest meeting with no agreement on a site for the facility.
World,"On November 9, 1989, jubilant Germans breached the ugly concrete wall that separated East and West Berlin. Soon the Wall began to disappear piece by piece, visible evidence the Cold War was over."
World,"Suspected Islamic militants beheaded a Buddhist laborer in Thailand #39;s tumultuous south, police said Tuesday, the second such killing in retaliation for the deaths "
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan #39;s government said Tuesday that progress had been made towards freeing three "
Business,"In Massachusetts, where the average annual auto insurance premium is nearly \$1,100 and drivers are involved in more accidents than anywhere else in the country, a claim for \$4,000 barely raises an eyebrow."
World," Gunfire killed at least 10 and wounded  hundreds in a clash involving French troops, protesters and  local security forces in Ivory Coast on Tuesday, the fourth  straight day of chaotic violence in the West African country."
Sports," Clearly, sticking around the major leagues was a great career move for Roger Clemens. As dominant as ever after reversing his decision to retire, the 42 year old Rocket easily won his record seventh Cy Young Award on Tuesday after taking the Houston Astros within one win of the World Series."
Business,Where would you rather have your baby delivered -- at a prestigious Boston teaching hospital or at a community hospital near your home? My guess is most people would opt for the teaching hospital.
Sports," Jerry McMorris was ousted from the Colorado Rockies' board of directors and management, ending a 12 year relationship between the team and the man who controlled the franchise during its first decade."
Sports, The Kansas City Wizards and D.C. United plan to play the same scrappy style in the MLS championship game that they used to get that far.
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> plans to offer  Web conferencing as a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach  small and medium sized business customers while taking on more  established rivals in the market, the company said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Consumers can take music, photos and movies on the road when Sony's Vaio U hits the United States next month."
Business,"11 09  Microsoft has recently said that it had finally laid to rest the anti trust case against it in the US, when it reached an agreement with the Computer  amp; Communications Industry Association (CCIA), the final group seeking to overturn its "
Business,US regulators ruled Tuesday that providers of Internet-based telephone call services fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government and cannot be regulated by states.
Business,"How hot are the ''Hot Dozen quot; toys? To find out, The Boston Globe put six toys from the 2004 Toy Wishes magazine Hot Dozen list in front of 13 kids from the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club. The kids, from 6 to 8 years old, spent an hour last week playing with toys ranging from a Cabbage Patch doll to ..."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. , the insurance broker at the center of a bid rigging scandal, on Tuesday said it will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of its work force."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., stepping up its efforts to compete with rival Google Inc., will offer consumers a preview of its technology for searching the Internet, beginning Thursday."
World," South Korea's navy sent three warning messages to the North after a North Korean patrol boat briefly crossed a disputed maritime border, the South Korean military said on Wednesday."
Sports,"A former high school football star who helped abduct a man from the parking lot of a gay nightclub, then robbed and killed him, was executed on Tuesday in the 21st lethal injection in Texas this year."
Sci/Tech,"The biggest game release in the history of videogames creates a highly entertaining if a little predictable experience... Its Halo on fire, going 130mph through a hospital zone, being chased by helicopters "
Sci/Tech,"Saying that they #39;re fed up with some security vendors claiming that their products protect against application-level attacks, a group of application-firewall vendors on Tuesday will issue a challenge to Check Point Software Technologies Ltd."
Sci/Tech," IBM  plans to offer Web conferencing as a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach small and medium sized business customers while taking on more established rivals in the market, the company said on Tuesday."
World," Muslim organizations in Britain condemned the US led assault on the Iraqi rebel stronghold of Fallujah, describing the offensive as a  quot;ghastly quot; counterproductive move to pro democracy efforts."
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc.'s fiscal first quarter profits jumped 29 percent as the network equipment giant reported continued strength in its traditional markets as well as emerging technologies such as Internet telephones, wireless and home networking gear."
Sci/Tech, Mozilla hopes to capture more than 10 percent of the browser market in 2005.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems on Tuesday unveiled Version 7 of the companys enterprise development tool suite, Sun Java Studio Enterprise, and previewed a JVM that will support 64-bit AMD Opteron processors."
Sports,Irish showjumper Cian OConnor was facing the prospect of losing his Olympics gold medal tonight after a second positive drugs test on his horse.
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Oracle Corp. is trying to sway the outcome of its  #36;9.2 billion bid for PeopleSoft Inc. by meeting directly with its rival's major shareholders, hoping to persuade them the all cash offer is their best remaining option."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems on Tuesday unveiled Version 7 of the company #8217;s enterprise development tool suite, Sun Java Studio Enterprise, and previewed a JVM that will support 64 bit AMD Opteron processors."
World, VANCOUVER (CP)   Canada's health minister says doctors and pharmacists who give prescriptions to Americans without meeting them first are being unethical.
Sci/Tech,  IBM on Tuesday released a series of new products and services in its Workplace productivity software lineup. IBM Workplace blends collaborative tools from Lotus Notes/Domino with WebSphere Portal and Everyplace technologies.
Business,A near-collision between a jumbo jet and another plane in August prompted US safety investigators on Tuesday to classify as unacceptable aviation regulators #39; efforts to improve runway safety.
Sci/Tech,"IBM Lotus expanded its lineup of Workplace client-computing software Tuesday, debuting an Express version of the product for small and midsize businesses."
Sports,"The British grand prix may, after all, be on next year #39;s calendar after a dramatic development yesterday as nine of the 10 formula one teams agreed to cost-cutting measures that could allow the race to take place on July 3."
Sports,The Irish showjumper Cian O #39;Connor faces losing his Olympic gold medal after a B-tested blood sample confirmed traces of banned substances in the horse he rode to victory in Athens.
Business," The dollar crept up on Wednesday, enjoying some respite from recent falls due to caution ahead of an announcement on U.S. interest rates and after more European officials spoke out against the euro's rapid rise."
Sports, Here's how well things are going at Southern California: Coach Pete Carroll is worried about ball security even though his top ranked Trojans are tied for second nationally in turnover margin.
Business," The dollar crept up on Wednesday,  enjoying some respite from recent falls due to caution ahead of  an announcement on U.S. interest rates and after more European  officials spoke out against the euro's rapid rise."
Sports,"KEY BISCAYNE, Fla., Nov. 8 - When Omar Minaya checked into the Ritz-Carlton on Monday for the major league baseball general managers meetings, he had a receiving line of New York reporters waiting for him in the lobby."
Sports,A magnetic resonance imaging test Monday revealed that Jets quarterback Chad Pennington had a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
World," This week's talks between Japan and North Korea show that efforts to hold another round of six party negotiations on the North's nuclear program are gathering pace, South Korea's foreign minister said on Wednesday."
World," A posting on an Islamist Web site warned Iraqis to stay at home Wednesday in Baghdad and other cities or they would be ""putting their lives in danger."""
Sci/Tech," Amazon.com chief executive Jeff Bezos on Tuesday said the online retailer was poised for record holiday sales, with MP3 players and digital cameras leading the way as this year's hot gift items."
World, Reactions Tuesday to the resignations of Attorney General John Ashcroft and Commerce Secretary Don Evans:
Sci/Tech," An exotic marsh grass is spreading throughout San Francisco Bay more rapidly than anticipated, threatening native plants and birds and prompting an urgent search for ways to eradicate it."
Sci/Tech," A new study shows that golf courses can be good homes for more than one kind of birdie. The study by South Carolina researchers tracked bird mating seasons for two years on 24 golf courses along the Grand Strand. The study found that natural vegetation on the region's courses increases the bird population and variety of birds, as well as drawing other animals."
Sci/Tech," A solar sail spacecraft designed to be propelled by the pressure of sunlight will be launched early next year, The Planetary Society said Tuesday."
World," A mine in the Democratic  Republic of Congo that provided uranium for the U.S. atomic  bombs dropped on Japan in 1945    the first nuclear weapons  used in warfare    is too dangerous to reopen, the United  Nations said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Decision exempts Vonage from Minnesota state telephony laws.
Sci/Tech,Mozilla hopes to capture more than 10 percent of the browser market in 2005.
Sci/Tech,Decision may bring world of wireless peripherals to market.
Sci/Tech, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos has a loftier goal than dominating the online retail market    he wants to help colonize space.
Sci/Tech,Plus: Microsoft ready to launch search engine
Sci/Tech," Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co., the world's largest aerospace company, said Tuesday they will bid as a team to compete for NASA's planned manned and robotic space exploration program."
Sci/Tech,Baby Bell extends broadband offerings to 16 more regions in its geographical footprint.
World,"The full-scale assault on the Iraqi rebel city of Falluja could intensify, warns the US officer in charge of the offensive."
Sports,Maurice Clarett's contentions in an ESPN the Magazine article were dismissed by the Ohio State athletic director as issues the university had already dealt with.
Sports,Alonzo Mourning should dwell less on his passion for winning an N.B.A. championship and more on being a champion of the transplant community.
Sports," The New York Mets hired two special assistants Tuesday, getting former major leaguer Tony Bernazard from the players' union and grabbing Sandy Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks."
Sports," Americans Hank Kuehne, Chad Campbell, Zach Johnson and Chris Riley beat a foursome of international players on the first playoff hole Tuesday in the inaugural Tommy Bahama Challenge."
Business," The dollar rose above an all time low  against the euro on Tuesday, while stocks and bonds ended  little changed as markets stayed cautious before the Federal  Reserve's Wednesday meeting on interest rates."
Business," Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A>, the  biggest maker of equipment that directs data over the Internet,  on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on stronger  demand for gear such as wireless networks and Internet  telephone equipment."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday reported significant gains in earnings and revenue for its fiscal 2005 first quarter that met analyst expectations.
Sci/Tech,"Troublesome Trojan horses, virulent worms, nasty viruses--sometimes it may seem like the Internet exists just to let the bad guys attack your PC."
Business,WASHINGTON: Another small hike in US interest rates is seen as a certainty when Federal Reserve policy-makers meet on Wednesday - a step on the march toward a level of rates necessary to underpin long-term expansion.
Business,Crude oil futures continued to plummet Wednesday on the belief that fuel supplies in the United States will be adequate to deal with its coming winter.
Business,"Euro Disney plans a life-saving 250 million euro (\$322 million) capital increase in mid-January if market conditions permit, said its finance "
Business,"Cisco Systems, the largest maker of Internet networking equipment, reported Tuesday that its first-quarter profit rose 29 percent, squarely in line with Wall Street forecasts."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan, the broker at the centre of America #39;s insurance scandal, yesterday said it was cutting 3,000 jobs worldwide, including about 280 in the UK, as it reported a 94pc slump in third-quarter profits."
Business,"Britain should look to Europe rather than the US for its economic destiny, the French Finance Minister said yesterday as Gordon Brown launched a scathing attack on the euro system."
Business,"Cablevision Systems said yesterday that its loss in the third quarter was 41 percent smaller than in the period last year as demand for its digital television, high-speed Internet and phone services offset higher operating costs."
Business,"China Netcom Group Corp. (Hong Kong) Ltd., China #39;s second-biggest fixed-line phone company, raised \$1.14 billion in an initial public offering to expand and upgrade its telecommunications systems and pay bank loans."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is planning to introduce its long-awaited Internet search engine on Thursday, a person knowledgeable about the announcement said."
Sci/Tech,A Connecticut computer hacker was arrested yesterday and charged with selling copies of Microsoft Windows proprietary source code.
Sci/Tech,"Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co. have formed a partnership Tuesday to compete in a deal to build NASA #39;s next manned spaceship -- a deal with multi-billion dollar potential, according to reports."
Sports,"To football fans he will be remembered as the indomitable leader of the Reds. To many others, the defining memory of Emlyn Hughes will be of a jumper-wearing, quiz-show team captain being berated by Princess Anne for his spelling."
Sports,The departure yesterday of Miami Dolphins Coach Dave Wannstedt adds another layer of unrest to a Miami season that has included the unexpected preseason retirement of the star running back 
Sports,Rio Ferdinand has rejected Sir Alex Fergusons theory that Manchester United are finding the Barclays Premiership too mundane - and told his team-mates they must all shoulder responsibility 
Sports,"Statements issued yesterday by the Irish rider, Cian O #39;Connor, and his solicitor, Andrew Coonan, have confirmed the presence of forbidden substances in a blood sample taken from the horse "
Sports,MILWAUKEE Bucks forward Marcus Fizer was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA today after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon.
World,"Yasser Arafat was reported teetering on the brink of death last night, with one wire service quoting a senior Palestinian official saying that the Palestinian leader had died of liver failure."
World,SUDAN and its rebel enemies yesterday signed two  quot;landmark quot; peace deals to try to bring stability to the region of Darfur amid United Nations warnings that the humanitarian situation was getting worse.
Business, Cisco Systems Inc. #39;s fiscal first quarter profits jumped 29 percent as the network equipment giant reported continued strength in its traditional markets as well as emerging technologies 
Business,"Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Business,"Few companies see their shares move solidly higher after posting a \$63 million (\$0.22) quarterly loss, but that is exactly the reaction Cablevision Systems (NYSE: CVC) received "
Business,"Government scrutiny of Boeing (BA:NYSE - news - research) appears to be widening, with federal prosecutors reportedly now looking at a \$100 billion Army program Boeing oversees."
Sports,"Emlyn Hughes #39; passion for football and for life will be the abiding memory of those who knew him. The former England and Liverpool captain Hughes, who died today aged 57, led the Anfield side to two European "
Sports,"Americans Hank Kuehne, Chad Campbell, Zach Johnson and Chris Riley beat a foursome of international players on the first playoff hole Tuesday in the inaugural Tommy Bahama Challenge."
Sports,"Simon Katich has lost a close call for the final batting place to Darren Lehmann for the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba, starting on November 18."
World,"led forces thrust at least one km (half a mile) into rebel held Falluja on Tuesday and were not far from the Iraqi citys heart, residents and an Iraqi army officer said."
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems Inc. , the biggest maker of equipment that directs data over the Internet, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on stronger demand for gear such as wireless networks and Internet telephone equipment."
World," The United States expects to sit down with Iran at an international conference to discuss stability in Iraq, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday. Washington and Tehran have no diplomatic relations."
World," Japan's current account surplus expanded 9.3 percent in September from a year earlier, for its 15th consecutive month of growth, the government said Wednesday."
Business,The Federal Communications Commission seized regulatory control over Internet-based telephone services on Tuesday by issuing an order that sharply limited the role of state regulators.
Sci/Tech,"day sales of Microsoft #39;s new video game Halo 2 will reach  $100 million, a senior Microsoft games executive said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., stepping up its efforts to compete with rival Google Inc., will offer consumers a preview of its technology for searching the Internet, beginning Thursday."
Sports,Houston Astros starting pitcher Roger Clemens reacts after Astros catcher Brad Ausmus picked off St. Louis Cardinals Tony Womack at first base in the fifth inning during Game 7 of the NL championship series at Busch Stadium in St.
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. NEW YORK, New York, United States of America -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Marcus Fizer was suspended one game "
World,"_ Two of three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan have called home to say they are OK, officials and relatives said Tuesday, and one hostage said she expected to be released soon."
World," Japan's navy was mobilized on Wednesday  after an unidentified submarine was found in Japanese waters,  the top government spokesman said, confirming a report by  public broadcaster NHK."
Business," The unexpected boom in US job creation in October has locked in an interest rate rise Wednesday and will likely encourage another tightening in December, analysts said."
Sports,"Seattle Mariners: The team has hired former major league player and manager Don Baylor as hitting coach. Baylor, 55, spent the past two seasons as a bench coach for the New York Mets."
World," Dutch Muslims and Christians urged an end to a cycle of retaliatory vandalism of mosques and churches Tuesday as slain filmmaker Theo van Gogh was cremated, a week after his murder by a suspected Islamic radical."
World,China repatriates up to 70 North Koreans caught in Beijing while allegedly preparing to seek asylum.
World,"As Yasir Arafat lay in a deep coma, Palestinian officials asked Israel for permission to bury him in Ramallah."
World,The problem of preserving digital photos and other electronic records for future decades confounds even the experts.
World," Malaysia's laws on homosexuality need to be amended, says former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, whose conviction and nine year jail sentence for sodomy were recently overturned on appeal."
Sports,Roger Clemens sounded like a relieved pitcher who had thrown his last fastball after easily winning an unprecedented seventh Cy Young Award.
Sports,"Because of quarterback Chad Pennington's strained rotator cuff, Quincy Carter, a four-year veteran, is being thrown into the fire again."
World,Australia's Darren Lehmann and Shane Warne return to take on New Zealand.
Business,"Liberty Media CEO Robert Bennett did his part Tuesday to try to quash growing speculation that his company #39;s chairman, John Malone, is positioning himself to take a run at Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp."
Business,"Marks  amp; Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose yesterday took hands-on control of the underperforming retailer, announcing the departure of four main board directors and two other senior executives."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan, the insurance broker grappling with allegations of fraud, yesterday announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs and reported a fall in third quarter profits of more than 90."
Business,The FCC ruled that Vonage #39;s broadband telephony service is not subject to traditional state public utility regulation and asserted its federal authority over VoIP.
Business,"TV quot; gt; Anthem and WellPoint Health Networks, two giant Blue Cross plans, finally won approval yesterday from California #39;s insurance commissioner for their \$16."
Business,Commerzbank is almost halving the number of people in its London securities operation in a drastic effort to boost the profitability of the loss-making operation.
Business,"Lloyds TSB is moving another 1,000 jobs to India, increasing its workforce in Bangalore and Mumbai to 2,500 by the end of next year."
Business,Russian steel giant OAO Severstal on Tuesday made a formal takeover offer for Canadian #39;s insolvent Stelco Inc. which is in the midst of bankruptcy protection.
Sports," Alonzo Mourning scored 14 points, including two layups down the stretch, and the New Jersey Nets found some late offense to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 64 60 Tuesday night in what was nearly the lowest scoring game in modern NBA history."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Foundation, creators of the open-source browser Firefox, has released version 1.0 of its highly successful browser today. Firefox 1.0 browser will strongly compete against Microsofts Internet Explorer with more features and functionalities."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. finally came through with Halo 2 and ended the waiting period of millions of gamers worldwide today by announcing Halo 2 in the market.
Sci/Tech,"Intel is shipping six new processors aimed at filling out its burgeoning Itanium 2 server CPU lineup. But, more than that, Intel hopes that the new CPUs will provide it with traction "
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: The European-American Cassini-Huygens space probe has detected traces of ice flowing on the surface of Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan, suggesting the existence of an ice volcano, NASA said Tuesday."
Sports, Lenny Wilkens gained some job security despite coaching without a hand picked assistant for the first time in his career as the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 96 88 Tuesday night.
Sports,"The American swimmer, who won eight medals in Athens this year, was stopped by police after he sped through a stop sign. A state trooper in Salisbury, Maryland, saw signs of intoxication in the 19-year-old "
Sports,"As if he didn #39;t have the ball in his hands often enough in previous seasons, scoring machine Allen Iverson also is now the point guard for Philadelphia."
Sports,Diminutive yet dynamic Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Romesh Kaluwitharana has retired following his omission from a Sri Lankan training squad due to face New Zealand next month.
World,"US and Iraqi forces have faced less resistance than expected and suffered minimal casualties, a commander said Tuesday, as the troops continue their second day of assaults on militant-controlled Falluja."
World,"The Israeli finance minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday retracted a threat to resign unless Prime Minister Ariel Sharon set a date for a referendum on plans to withdraw settlers from the Gaza Strip."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: The United States on Tuesday assured Pakistan of continuity and expansion of bilateral ties in all spheres, particularly economic and security matters."
World,The Afghan government announced Tuesday that contact had been made with the three United Nations election officials kidnapped nearly two weeks ago and expressed hope that they would be released soon.
Sports," The Worcester IceCats will move to Peoria, Ill., next season after the sale of the AHL team by the St. Louis Blues is completed."
Sci/Tech,"The Cosmos 1 team announced today that the worlds first solar sail spacecraft will be set for launch on March 1, 2005 from a submerged submarine in the Barents Sea."
Sports,"WITH the Knicks shedding assistant coaches like a volcano emits warning rumbles, and the Nets reverting back to the bad old days, it could be a long winter for New York."
Business,"Riggs National Corp. said Tuesday that it lost \$10 million in the third quarter, largely the result of \$13 million in fees for a small army of lawyers and consultants to help it navigate a growing list of criminal, regulatory and civil matters."
Business," The new pump at the Shell station on Benning Road NE in the District doesn't look much different from the others, but it represents a new concept in automotive technology: hydrogen power."
Business,"As part of a crackdown on false and deceptive diet claims, letters sent Tuesday reminded media companies to stop publishing ads for bogus weight-loss products."
Business,"Staggered by accusations that it cheated its customers, Marsh   McLennan will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of its work force."
Sports,Shaquille O'Neal has the Miami Heat off to their best start ever after scoring 20 points in a 103-93 victory over the Wizards.
Business,"Patients given Pfizers painkiller Bextra have more than twice as many heart attacks and strokes as those given placebos, according to preliminary results of a study."
Business,The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company is using patriotic imagery in its new marketing campaign to gain a toehold inside the Pentagon.
Business,Anthem and Wellpoint Health Networks finally won approval from Californias insurance commissioner for their \$16.4 billion merger.
Sports,The NFLPA may discipline at least one of the agents involved in a string of high-profile contract controversies that occurred recently.
Sports,A game-winning save in penalty kicks last Saturday marked the pinnacle of a tumultous season for United keeper Nick Rimando.
World,"  quot;Don't come here! It's a trap! quot; warns Sanjay Teotia, an Indian doctor whose dream of travelling to Britain for better training and higher income has become a nightmare."
World," As of Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, at least 1,145 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 877 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said. The figures include three military civilians."
World,"  quot;I wanted to jump out of the plane because the headache was so unbearable, quot; said Champa Devi Shukla, still in pain after inhaling toxic fumes in the world's largest industrial disaster in India 20 years ago."
World," HALIFAX (CP)   It's time for U.S. President George Bush to begin repairing the rift with Canada and other countries opposed to the war in Iraq, says former prime minister Brian Mulroney."
Business," The dollar crept up on Wednesday,  enjoying some respite from recent falls ahead of an  announcement on U.S. interest rates and after more European  officials spoke out against the euro's rapid rise."
Sports," When Notre Dame fired Tyrone Willingham earlier this week, there was a strong feeling among certain influential Board of Trustees members that the university had to move immediately or risk losing coveted Utah coach Urban Meyer to another school "
World," This week's talks between Japan and North  Korea show efforts to hold more six party talks on the North's  nuclear plans are gathering pace and most countries want a  meeting before the year ends, South Korea said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Peter Lonard pipped third-round leader and fellow Australian James Nitties to win the Australian PGA in Melbourne. Lonard, winner of the Australian Open last week, carded a seven-under par round of 65 to finish "
Business,Ad campaigns for the holiday season from retailers like Best Buy and Target aim to forge emotional bonds with consumers.
World,"The Peace Corps has opened its first office in Mexico, staffed largely with a new breed of volunteers -- older people with expertise in computers, engineering and business, Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez said Tuesday."
World,"Riggs National Corp., the parent of Riggs Bank, disclosed Tuesday that both the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice are conducting an investigation into the bank holding company."
Business," China Netcom Group Corp. (Hong Kong) Ltd. (0906.HK) Wednesday priced its initial public offering at HK $8.48 a share, allowing it to raise US $1."
Sci/Tech,"According to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, the  quot;Arctic climate is now warming rapidly and much larger changes are projected."
Sports,"Near the end of the third quarter of the Miami Heat #39;s 103-93 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, Shaquille O #39;Neal leaned against the scorer #39;s table in AmericanAirlines "
Sports,"HUNTSVILLE, Texas A former high school football star has been executed in Texas for a 1994 slaying. Demarco McCullum was arrested the day that he was supposed to leave for a junior college where he had an athletic scholarship."
World,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned early on Wednesday after a  quot;successful quot; three-day visit to The Hague where he attended the India-EU Summit.
World," Former President Clinton, noting an ""astonishing turnout among evangelical Christians"" in this year's election, warned Tuesday that Democrats ""cannot be nationally competitive when we don't feel comfortable talking about our convictions."""
Business,"  The Federal Communications Commission Tuesday yanked jurisdiction on Internet telephony away from states, a decision that could set a major precedent for the industry."
Sci/Tech,A line nearly 250 people long was standing all the night and thats just in order to buy a new video game from Microsoft  quot;Halo 2 quot;.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Thursday will launch its long-promised Internet search engine, which will compete directly with market leader Google, sources close to the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A bug in Microsoft #39;s Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0 can let hackers spoof Web content, such as a trusted site, with their own fake content, the Redmond "
Sci/Tech,"Nike will release a special edition of Gran Turismo 4 on December 3rd in Japan that will come with the game, a special pair of GT4 shoes, an aliminium case, and a special GT4 T-Shirt that when scanned by the Sony EyeToy will unlock a Nike car in-game that "
Sports,RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian footballer Robinho appealed for his family to be left in peace as he spoke in public for the first time since his mother was kidnapped on Saturday.
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Grant Hill had 17 points and 9 rebounds, and Steve Francis nearly posted a triple-double in the Magic #39;s 94-84 victory over the Dallas Mavericks last night in Orlando, Fla."
Sports,DAVIE - General manager Rick Spielman #39;s voice cracked as he spoke about his good friend and -ulp  -mer colleague. President Eddie Jones said he sat in the auditorium crying as head coach Dave Wannstedt 
Sports,DC Mayor Anthony A. Williams has persuaded seven of the council #39;s 13 members to line up in support of his baseball financing plan by slipping more than \$70 million in 
Sci/Tech," Federal regulators gave a boost Tuesday to the fledgling Internet phone industry, removing a regulatory hurdle that threatened to drive up the cost of making calls through cyberspace."
Sci/Tech,The problem of preserving digital photos and other electronic records for future decades confounds even the experts.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will introduce its long-awaited Internet search engine on Thursday, a person knowledgeable about the announcement said."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Communications Commission seized regulatory control over Internet-based telephone services by issuing an order that sharply limited the role of state regulators.
Sci/Tech,"Collaborative history is a wild ride, as Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia maintained by users all over the world, discovered during election season."
Sci/Tech,"Cablevision Systems said that its loss in the third quarter was 41 percent smaller than in the period last year as demand for its digital television, high-speed Internet and phone services offset higher operating costs."
Business," Biotechnology company InterMune Inc.  on Tuesday said it received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice demanding information related to its key drug Actimmune, which is designed to spur the immune system."
Sports, The Los Angeles Lakers gave new Hornets coach Byron Scott every reason to wish he was still a part of Showtime.
Sci/Tech,"The ruling, which asserts that the federal government, not states, has the authority to regulate phone service provided over the Internet.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B> -The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The agency plans to prove that the 40-year-old dream of ""hypersonic"" flight -- using air-breathing engines to reach speeds above 3,800 mph is a reality. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B> -The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The \$40 million high-security laboratory will test and develop new vaccines and treatments to defend the public against bioterrorism, officials announced Tuesday.\<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B> -The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"A fifth year of powerful economic growth in East Asia and the Pacific has driven the number of people living in poverty in the region to its lowest level ever, but the World Bank warned yesterday that oil prices could dampen the boom next year."
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO), the biggest maker of equipment that directs data over the Internet, on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on stronger demand for "
Business,Our position is: Anthem #39;s ability to move forward with merger is an important victory for Indiana #39;s economy. Thanks to California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi #39;s decision to finally relent and approve 
Business,"Commerzbank AG said Tuesday it had narrowed its third-quarter net loss but was slashing 900 of the 2,000 jobs in its investment banking division, practically eliminating the unprofitable department."
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT has stepped up its efforts to compete with rival Google, offering consumers a preview of its technology for searching the internet this week."
Sports,FORMULA Ones teams last night put on a united front to come to the rescue of the British Grand Prix with a 20 million package that should put the nations most important motor race back on the calendar next year.
Sports,Lenny Wilkens gained some job security despite coaching without a hand-picked assistant for the first time in his career as the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 96-88 Tuesday night.
World,"ITALIAN aid worker Andrea Cianferoni was released was released unharmed early Wednesday, the military said. Cianferoni, who was seized Tuesday by four hooded gunmen in Lanao del Norte province, was released "
World,BERLIN: Germany marked the 15th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Tuesday with fond memories of that days euphoric celebrations and somber ceremonies in honor of those killed in a desperate dash for freedom.
World,"The government ordered the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) to chase an unidentified submarine that was spotted in Japan #39;s territorial waters around southwestern Okinawa Prefecture Wednesday morning, a government spokesman said."
World," An Italian aid worker abducted in the Philippines was released unharmed early Wednesday, the military said."
Sports,A baseball executive said that there have been preliminary conversations between the Mets and Dodgers about a trade of Mike Piazza for Shawn Green.
Sci/Tech,Nearly all its customers will be indemnified against claims that their use of Microsoft software infringed on any intellectual property claims.
World,"PHNOM PENH : Cambodia, one of the world #39;s poorest countries, is counting on international donors to make new financial commitments next week to prepare the nation for what is destined to be a harsh new economic year."
World,"Weeks before Marine and Army units stormed into Fallujah, blowing up buildings and blasting holes in insurgent positions, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Larry Merola was already working on a plan to fix the damage."
Sports,Episcopal forward Arinze Onuaku will make his choice official when he signs a national letter-of-intent to play for Syracuse Wednesday.
Sports,"Shooting 34.2 percent from the field, the Nets down the worse-shooting Blazers (24.4 percent), 64-60, in one of the NBA's lowest scoring games in history."
Sports,Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle benches Ron Artest on Tuesday night and for Wednesday's game against the Clippers for an unspecified reason.
Sci/Tech,A satellite tracking project shows the ocean hotspots where albatrosses come into conflict with longline trawlers.
Business,"The parent of Dulles-based low-cost carrier Independence Air warned for the first time Tuesday that it will be ""forced to consider"" a Chapter 11 filing for protection from its creditors if it cannot renegotiate aircraft lease payments of \$83 million that it owes in January."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission unanimously proposed  rules yesterday that would require a majority of board members at the nation's stock exchanges to be independent from management, and compel exchanges to disclose how much they pay their  five top executives."
Sci/Tech,An adapter made by Siemens allows phones to make calls using the Internet or the traditional phone network.
Sci/Tech,"Company reports a decline in its router business during its quarterly earnings, which barely met analyst expectations."
Business,"Anthem and Wellpoint Health Networks finally won approval from John Garamen, Californias insurance commissioner, to create the nation's largest health insurer."
Business,"Cisco Systems, the largest maker of Internet networking equipment, said its first-quarter profit rose 29 percent."
Sci/Tech,Check out new gadgets as holiday season approaches.
Business, Oil prices fell to seven week lows near  #36;47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another increase in U.S. oil and gas inventories.
World," Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, after meeting with his Colombian counterpart in this Spanish colonial city, swore to treat any illegal, armed Colombian group that enters his country as an enemy of state."
Sports," Juwan Howard scored 20 points, Yao Ming added 14 points and 11 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets kept Memphis winless this season, beating the Grizzlies 90 87 on Tuesday night despite losing Tracy McGrady to a hip injury."
Business, Oil prices fell to seven week lows  near  $47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another  increase in U.S. oil and gas inventories.
World,Formula One bosses agree a cost-cutting deal which could save the British Grand Prix.
Sci/Tech,Mozilla Firefox has features and extensions that go far beyond what you get with Internet Explorer.  Here's how to turbocharge the browser to enhance your online experience.
Business,"  Marsh  amp; McLennan, the nation #39;s largest insurance brokerage, said Tuesday it will lay off 3,000 employees, or about 5 percent of its work force, because of fallout from a bid rigging scandal that has engulfed the insurance industry."
Business,"China will continue to drive East Asia #39;s growth next year, but the world #39;s fastest-growing region may have reached its peak in expansion, according to the World Bank."
Business,"Cisco Systems, the world #39;s largest maker of equipment that routes traffic across the Internet, barely met analyst expectations on Tuesday when it reported quarterly earnings and noted a sequential decline in revenues for its IP router business."
Business,"China Netcom, the smallest of Chinas four big telecoms carriers, raised US\$1.13 billion from a Hong Kong and New York IPO priced just above the mid-point of its indicated range, sponsor Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission unanimously proposed rules yesterday that would require a majority of board members at the nation #39;s stock exchanges to be independent 
Business,"There #39;s a new game in town concerning luring businesses to a state, and we have to point out that North Carolina, under the leadership of Gov."
Sci/Tech,"Strolling between classes at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., Blake Ross looks like any other bleary-eyed sophomore. Few would guess that the laptop-carrying "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is expanding its indemnification program for Windows and other software products in order to shield users from legal claims and patent disputes.
Sci/Tech, Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. and aerospace giant Boeing Co. said Tuesday that theyll bid as a team to compete for NASAs planned manned and robotic space exploration program.
Sci/Tech,"An adapter made by Siemens to extend Internet access to cordless phones is now loaded with Skype Internet telephone software, allowing the same phone to make calls using the Internet or the traditional phone network."
Sci/Tech,"Adam Striegel, a 23-year-old senior at the University of Pittsburgh, went on a field trip this past spring to study rocks. This week, Striegel revels in the fame that comes with discovering the skull of a "
Sports,"LONDON: Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes, right, has died from a brain tumour aged 57. Hughes had been battling the illness for the last 15 months but deteriorated in the last few days, his wife Barbara said."
Sports,Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt called it quits yesterday midway through a dismal season that began with the retirement of running back Ricky Williams and has left the team with the NFL #39;s worst record at 1-8.
Sports,It #39;s likely that Yogi Berra has never kicked a soccer ball in his life. Yet one of his more famous utterances could easily be applied to Tuesday #39;s press conference held by the San Jose Earthquakes: It #39;s dj vu all over again.
World,"Senior Palestinian officials, after consulting with doctors treating Yasser Arafat and visiting his hospital, said Tuesday his condition had deteriorated dramatically "
World,"Israeli Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday took back his threat to withdraw from the governing Likud Party, but a minority religious party quit Prime "
World,"ISLAMABAD : The visiting US Deputy Secretary of State Mr. Richard Armitage opened meetings with Pakistani officials on Tuesday on regional and international issues of interest including post election Afghanistan, war on terrorism, Pakistan-India dialogue "
World,"Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath has denied reports that President Yasser Arafat is dead, adding that Islam did not allow for him to be taken off life-support."
World," Hundreds of British troops returned to their base in southern Iraq yesterday, ending a monthlong deployment requested by the United States for an offensive in a restive region near Baghdad."
World,"India News: Srinagar, Dec 5 : Twelve persons, including ten army troopers, were killed in a landmine explosion around midnight Saturday night in south Kashmir #39;s Pulwama district."
Business," The blue chip Dow average ended slightly lower, while the tech driven Nasdaq inched higher on Tuesday as investors waited for hints from the Federal Reserve about the pace of interest rate increases on Wednesday."
Business,The stock exchanges in the United States would be forced to tighten their governance and move toward separating their self-policing function from their business operations under a plan proposed by federal regulators on Tuesday.
Business, General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that people who buy 2005 model vehicles with loans from the automaker #39;s financing arm through Nov. 30 will also be able to lock in the interest rate on their next vehicle.
Sports,"Chris Webber had a triple-double to help Sacramento win its first game of the season and hand Toronto its first loss. Webber had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists -- his 18th "
World,"Health News, Clamart (France),Amid wildly contradicting rumours Tuesday about the condition of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, a French official said Arafat was not dead as of 3:30 pm (14:30 GMT)."
Business,The Dow Jones industrial average ended slightly lower while the Nasdaq composite index inched higher yesterday as investors waited for hints from the Federal Reserve about the pace of interest-rate increases.
Business,"Microsoft has reached a \$536 million legal settlement with Novell, resolving all outstanding antitrust claims by Novell against Microsoft involving NetWare and its other products."
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says the growing US budget deficit could destabilize the economy. Fed Governor Susan Bies says Congress spends like it #39;s dipping into a a cookie jar.
Business,"Straight Talking Harry C. Stonecipher, Boeing Co.s chief executive, appears to be splitting hairs on the subject of disgraced former Air Force negotiator Darleen A. Druyun, who worked briefly as an executive at Boeing."
Sci/Tech,"A new variant of the Mydoom worm that exploits an unpatched flaw in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer browser is in the wild and posing particular risk to home and small business users, security experts warn."
Sci/Tech,The success of Indias broadband policy will depend on the government clearly articulating the strategic role it expects broadband to play in delivering socio-economic gains to all stakeholders.
Sports,Replacing coach Dave Wannstedt isn #39;t the only major management shakeup the Dolphins are facing in the offseason. President Eddie Jones confirmed Tuesday that he is retiring in March.
Sports,"The Colorado Rapids fired coach TimHankinson, two weeks after the team was eliminated from the MLS playoffs. Hankinson, who led the team to a 39-45-30 record in four seasons, led the team to three postseason appearances overall."
World,"MANILA, Nov 10 (AFP) - A kidnapped Italian aid worker was recovered unharmed in the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the military said."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc. announced disappointing earnings for the third quarter and said it will lay off 3,000 employees, or about 5 percent of its work force, because of fallout from a bid-rigging "
Business,"Nobody was expecting good news to come out of Marsh  amp; McLennan (MMC ) when it announced third-quarter earnings on Nov. 9. After all, the world #39;s largest insurance broker has lost its chief executive -- and "
Business,"  In what is considered a victory for Internet phone service companies, the Federal Communications Commission ruled Tuesday that such services fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government and not individual states."
Business,"  California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi said he dropped his opposition Tuesday to the merger of Wellpoint Health Networks and Anthem, adding the two health insurance giants met his criteria in order to complete the deal."
Business,"Biotechnology company InterMune Inc. on Tuesday said it received a subpoena from the US Department of Justice demanding information related to its key drug Actimmune, which is designed to spur the immune system."
Business,The Pentagon #39;s investigation into the actions of a former Air Force official who admitted giving preferential treatment to Boeing Co.
Business,"General Motors has a new pitch for car shoppers to coincide with an expected rate hike Wednesday from the Federal Reserve. GM #39;s program, called  quot;Lock  #39;n #39; Roll, quot; will give shoppers who buy a "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. plans to roll out a preview version of its new Internet search service on Thursday, according to a media report. Free!"
Sci/Tech,"The creators of the Bofra worm, which exploits the recently discovered iFrame vulnerability in Internet Explorer, may have timed the release of their worm to throw Microsofts monthly patch cycle into disarray, say security experts."
Sci/Tech,Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. ANTIVIRUS firm Sophos has warned mobile phone users that spammers are using a newly 
Sci/Tech,Endicott Interconnect Technologies can claim some ownership rights to the fastest computer in the world. IBM Corp. this week brought the title of the world #39;s fastest supercomputer back to the United States for the first time in three years.
Sci/Tech,"GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to traipse to a music shop to do so. Online music stores have taken off in the past year, thanks in no small part to Apple #39;s "
Sports,"Hughes had been battling the illness for the last 15 months but deteriorated in the last few days, his wife Barbara said.  quot;He died at his home in Sheffield with his family around him, quot; she added on Tuesday."
Sports,Roger Clemens says he will pitch next year. Whether it #39;s throwing batting practice to his kids or split-fingered fastballs to major-league hitters remains to be seen.
Sports,Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta restructured his baseball operations department with two new hires and a promotion on Tuesday.
Sports,"The contract that sent slugger Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees and started the legendary curse on the Red Sox that kept them from winning the World Series, has failed to sell on an Internet auction site, where bids had topped \$1 "
World,"An Italian volunteer worker kidnapped earlier by an unidentified group in the southern Philippines has been released, the Philippine military said Wednesday."
World,"An unidentified submarine was found in the Japanese waters Wednesday morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda said. The submarine was spotted in Japan #39;s territorial waters "
World,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said international environment for India #39;s development was  quot;highly favourable quot; and there was  quot;tremendous goodwill quot; for the country in the outside world.
Sci/Tech,"\\Found this really cool search engine (Koders ) via ResearchBuzz: \\""An article at Newsforge pointed me to Koders ( http://www.koders.com ) a search\engine for finding programming code. Nifty. The front page allows you to specify\keywords, sixteen languages (from...""\\This is pretty dead on.\\I had a similar idea about 3 years ago I was calling SourceEngine which for a\while was my Alexandria  project under Jakarta.  Some of this technology\morphed into Gump .\\Heres one innovation which I don't think Koders has picked up yet; use source\includes as indegree to compute a CodeRank.\\There you go... I'm giving you guys that one for free!  This is the Google\innovation but applied to source code ...\\"
World,Three senior intelligence officers are reportedly jailed in further fallout from an apparent high-level power struggle.
Sports," ORLANDO, Fl. (Sports Network) - Hedo Turkoglu came off the  bench to contribute 19 points and Dwight Howard netted 15  points with 11 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic over the  Dallas Mavericks, 94-84, at TD WaterHouse Center. Steve Francis  fell just shy of a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 10  boards and nine assists while Grant Hill collected 17 points  with nine rebounds for Orlando, which handed the Mavericks  their first loss of the 2004 season."
Sci/Tech,"New versions of the MyDoom worm that began spreading late Monday afternoon are among the fastest-ever exploits of an unpatched Microsoft vulnerability, security experts said Tuesday."
World,"TOKYO : Japan was on alert after a suspected Chinese nuclear submarine entered its territorial waters, prompting Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to voice concern, officials and reports said."
World,"Iraq News, Baghdad: Black Watch soldiers in Iraq #39;s  quot;triangle of death quot; said the killing of four of their comrades had strengthened their resolve to stay and see their task through."
World, A senior U.S. official said on Wednesday deals should not be done with hostage takers ahead of the latest deadline set by Afghan Islamic militants who have threatened to kill three kidnapped U.N. workers.
Business," China's industrial output growth in October slowed to 15.7 percent year on year after a 16.1 percent gain in September, suggesting government lending curbs are cooling the economy."
World," An end to the U.S. political season coupled with enhanced border security has significantly improved the climate in the United States for comprehensive immigration reform, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Redmond execs say the company will provide IP protection for all current and past versions of its software, hoping to present yet another differentiator with open source vendors."
World,"Bangalore: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will line up its newly developed fighter aircraft, including the first Sukhoi 30 Mk1 that it assembled for the Indian Air Force (IAF), when the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, visits its Bangalore complex on "
World," Six years after the Supreme Court took away the president's ability to veto specific parts of legislation, President Bush is asking Congress to bring back the line item veto to let him make precision strikes against projects and tax provisions he doesn't like."
World," Defeated Democrat John Kerry, who has hinted he may run again for president in 2008, vowed to continue fighting for the issues he campaigned on as his party's presidential candidate."
World,"At least 17 Kurdish militiamen have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. The bombing came hours after two car bomb explosions in the capital, Baghdad, killed at least four policemen and wounded 49 others."
World," This week's talks between Japan and North  Korea show efforts to hold more six party talks on the North's  nuclear plans are gathering pace and most countries want a  meeting before the year ends, South Korea said on Wednesday."
Business,"Cisco Systems, the biggest maker of equipment that directs data over the Internet, said Tuesday its quarterly earnings rose 29 percent with stronger demand for its networking gear."
Sci/Tech,"The latest variant of the MyDoom mass-mailing worm is spreading fast, even as security firms raise the worm #39;s threat assessment."
Sci/Tech,"Boeing NASA Systems of Houston will team with another aerospace giant to bid on building the successor to the space shuttle, a spacecraft that would take explorers to the moon and Mars, officials from the two companies announced Tuesday."
Sports,"KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- On the opening day of his first general managers meeting as the man in charge of the Mets, Omar Minaya moved in a direction the Mets have long been avoiding."
World,BERLIN German authorities have arrested a fourth man suspected of plotting an attack on Iraq #39;s prime minister. Three Iraqis are already in custody for their alleged roles in the al-Qaida-linked plot.
Sports," ORLANDO, Fl. (Sports Network) - Hedo Turkoglu came off the  bench to contribute 19 points and Dwight Howard netted 15  points with 11 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic over the  Dallas Mavericks, 94-84, at TD WaterHouse Center. Steve Francis  fell just shy of a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 10  boards and nine assists while Grant Hill collected 17 points  with nine rebounds for Orlando, which handed the Mavericks  their first loss of the 2004 season."
World,"Israeli Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday took back his threat to withdraw from the governing Likud Party, but a minority religious party quit Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's coalition in protest over the plan to remove Israeli settlers and troops from the Gaza Strip and a portion of the West Bank."
Business,"  There #39;s little doubt that the Federal Open Market Committee will raise its short term interest rate target by a quarter percentage point at Wednesday #39;s meeting, economists and traders say."
Business,"  The other shoe dropped Tuesday for about 3,000 workers at embattled Marsh  amp; McLennan. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e Newsletter!"
Business,"Providers of Internet-based phone services, such as Overland Park-based Nuvio Corp. and Time Warner Cable, notched a victory Tuesday when the Federal Communications Commission said states could not regulate the futuristic service."
Business,The nation #39;s stock exchanges would be forced to tighten their governance and move toward separating their self-policing function from their business operations under a plan proposed by federal regulators yesterday.
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan, a subject of New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer #39;s investigation of insurance bid-rigging, said it will lay off 3,000 employees, about 5 percent of its workforce."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox 1.0- Mozilla Foundation #39;s first product aimed at users looking for an alternate browser, has met with an overwhelming response from users worldwide."
Sci/Tech,"Northrop Grumman Corp. and The Boeing Co. are teaming up to design a replacement for the space shuttles, leaving NASA two lead competitors for the contract on a spaceship that could carry astronauts to the moon and Mars."
Sports,"A deal has been agreed to ensure next year #39;s British and French Formula One Grands Prix take place, according to Minardi boss Paul Stoddart."
Sports,It is crystal clear there is no single player in blue and orange who fills the Garden with more energy than the youngest player on the team.
Sports,"The New York Mets hired two special assistants Tuesday, getting former major leaguer Tony Bernazard from the players #39; union and grabbing Sandy Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks."
World,A senior US official said on Wednesday deals should not be done with hostage-takers ahead of the latest deadline set by Afghan Islamic militants who have threatened to kill three kidnapped UN workers.
Business," With the U.S. economy picking up  steam, the year's fourth straight interest rate hike looked  like a certainty at Wednesday's meeting of the Federal  Reserve's Open Market Committee, economists said."
World," South African President Thabo  Mbeki has invited warring parties in the conflict in Ivory  Coast to peace talks and the meeting could take place this  week, Mbeki's spokesman said on Wednesday."
Sports,"  Evander Holyfield knows that life, like boxing, is about adjustments. On Saturday night, we will see whether he has made the biggest adjustment of his career    the adjustment to a boxing life of diminished skills."
Sports,"Sunday at 1 o'clock. Time for football. That's the way it was for Patriots fans pretty much every fall weekend for four decades. Then Bill Belichick  amp; Co. had to go and win two of the last three Super Bowls, and now they're TV stars."
Sports,"Dave Wannstedt resigned yesterday as Miami Dolphins coach, forced from the job by lousy luck, relentless speculation about his future, and eight losses in nine games."
Sports,"St. Louis Blues president Mark Sauer said the team will sell its American Hockey League Worcester IceCats to Bruce Saurs and Anne Griffith of Peoria, Ill., and move the team to Peoria for the 2005-06 season. The team will continue to operate as the Blues' AHL affiliate and be renamed the Rivermen. The sale and relocation are subject to approval ..."
Sports,"The coach already has a nickname for his teenage hoop hunk: Moses. It has nothing to do with tablets and everything to do with talent. In this case, we're not talking about the biblical Moses, but the basketball player who is in the Hall of Fame and who, like the teenager in question, went into pro basketball directly ..."
Sports,"Shaquille O'Neal has the Heat off to their best start ever after scoring 20 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots in a 103-93 victory over the Washington Wizards last night in Miami."
Sports,Something has to give -- either 15th-ranked Harvard's status as the nation's only undefeated Division 1-AA team or 17th-ranked Penn's 20-game Ivy League winning streak -- when the teams square off Saturday in Philadelphia.
Sports,"Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett accused coach Jim Tressel, his staff, and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, cars, bogus summer jobs, and thousands of dollars in cash. The school denied the claims yesterday."
Sports,"seeded Oliver Ames girls' soccer team has outscored opponents, 11 0, in the first two rounds of the Division 1 South Sectional tournament, and its all star forwards have not scored most of those goals."
Sports,"BASEBALL Anaheim (AL): Signed bench coach Joe Maddon, third base coach Ron Roenicke, first base coach Alfredo Griffin, hitting coach Mickey Hatcher, bullpen coach Orlando Mercado, pitching coach Bud Black, and bullpen catcher Steve Soliz. Colorado (NL): Removed vice chairman Jerry McMorris from board of directors. Florida (NL): Named Mark Wiley pitching coach and Harry Dunlop bullpen coach. Los Angeles ..."
World,"  Yasser Arafat's coma deepened and his condition deteriorated dramatically yesterday according to the Palestinian leadership, who visited him at a Paris hospital and then returned to the West Bank to declare that his life was now ''in the hand of God. quot;"
World,"  US and Iraqi forces, facing sporadic but stiff resistance, advanced into the heart of Fallujah yesterday on the second day of a major offensive to wrest control of the insurgent stronghold."
World,Rebels have been in control of the northern regions since a failed coup in 2002. Recent unrest has unraveled a 2003 cease-fire between the government and rebels.
World,  Suspected arsonists set an Islamic elementary school on fire yesterday amid a string of attacks following the killing of a Dutch filmmaker by an alleged Islamic extremist.
World,"  France's president, Jacques Chirac, finally phoned George W. Bush yesterday to congratulate him a week after his reelection as US president, and Chirac's foreign minister, Michel Barnier, called for better trans Atlantic ties."
World,"  Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday took back his threat to withdraw from the governing Likud party, but a minority religious party quit Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's coalition, protesting the plan to remove Israeli settlers and troops from the Gaza Strip and a portion of the West Bank."
World,"  The intense US led assault on Fallujah could undermine Iraq's upcoming elections, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned yesterday, and the UN refugee agency expressed concern about the tens of thousands of civilians who have fled the besieged city."
World,  China warned Hong Kong legislators yesterday to forget the idea of holding a referendum on whether residents should be able to directly elect their leaders.
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal promised to bring a championship to Miami. And although it's way too early to be thinking about titles, he can't wait to show off his new team to his old Western Conference rivals."
Business,"Tweeter is caught in the Wal-Mart pickle. Known for top-of-the-line electronics and custom installations, the Canton retailer has been squeezed ever since Wal-Mart began selling televisions en masse."
Business,"Once upon a time, not so long ago, great local families built great local buildings. Exhibit A in Boston, of course, was Norman Leventhal and his family, developers of Rowes Wharf, 75 State St., and South Station to name just three."
Business,Boston City Council President Michael F. Flaherty yesterday lambasted the Menino administration's suggestion of a compromise on public amenities on Fan Pier in an effort to speed up development of the languishing land.
Business,"Putnam Investments will pay \$40 million to settle yet another regulatory probe, while corporate parent Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. yesterday said it would cut 3,000 jobs in the fallout from the price-fixing and bid-rigging scandal enveloping its insurance brokerage unit."
Business,"There's a new media king, only he isn't on the radio or in the movies. His name? Master Chief. His role: Interstellar soldier and star of Halo 2, one of the most anticipated video games ever."
Business,"Crude oil futures tumbled below \$48 a barrel yesterday, closing at their lowest level in seven weeks, on rising expectations that the US supply of transport and home-heating fuels will be adequate this winter."
Business,"Chinese industrial output slows in October, the latest evidence that its booming economy is being reined in."
Business,"L-3 Communications Corp., which sells equipment to detect bombs in airport luggage, settled a lawsuit in which it claimed business partner Analogic Corp. violated a contract by submitting independent proposals to the Transportation Security Administration. Peabody-based Analogic said terms of the settlement were kept confidential and that the agreement didn't entail a payment by either side.  quot;We look forward to ..."
Sports, Mark Richt knows he'll have to get a little creative when he divvies up playing time for Georgia's running backs next season. Not so on Saturday. Thomas Brown is the undisputed starter for the biggest game of the season.
Business,"A TV ad showing a computer-illiterate father being chided for trying to help his Internet-savvy daughter with her homework has roused the anger of fatherhood activists, who are calling on Verizon Communications Inc. to take it off the air."
Business,"Dell Inc. said yesterday that it would build its third US manufacturing plant in North Carolina, employing at least 1,500 people within five years. The new facility, scheduled to open in the fall of 2005 at a site to be determined, will produce desktop computers."
Business,An independent academic center at Tufts University said yesterday that critics who blast the American pharmaceutical industry for developing  quot;me-too quot; prescription drugs are wrong.
Business,"The Federal Reserve is expected to nudge interest rates up for a fourth time this year today, acting on the belief the economy has finally emerged from an extended  quot;soft patch. quot;"
Sports," The Orlando Magic are seeing just what they missed when Grant Hill was sidelined by injury year after year. Without Ron Artest and a slew of injured players, the Indiana Pacers haven't missed a beat."
Business,Telecoms group Cable   Wireless is to shed 600 jobs in the UK and Europe as part of an ongoing restructuring.
Sports,"NO. 9 NORTH CAROLINA 91, NO. 8 KENTUCKY 78: At Chapel Hill, NC - Rashad McCants scored 28 points, Sean May had 14 points and 19 rebounds and Jawad Williams tipped in a miss to thwart a second-half rally by "
World, The Japanese navy was mobilized on  Wednesday for the first time in five years after an  unidentified submarine was spotted in waters off Japan.
Sci/Tech,"Technological ""inventions"" are not going to have the same kind of transformative value that they did in the past."
Sports,"SALT LAKE CITY Urban Meyer confirms he #39;s leaving undefeated Utah to become the head football coach at Florida. Meyer said that at Florida everything is in place to make a run at the whole thing, and that was a factor in his decision."
Business,"With the US economy picking up steam, the year #39;s fourth straight interest-rate hike looked like a certainty at Wednesday #39;s meeting of the Federal Reserve #39;s Open Market Committee, economists said."
Business,Crude oil futures continued to plummet today on the belief that fuel supplies in the United States will be adequate to deal with its coming winter.
Business,MARKS  amp; Spencer sacked six executives yesterday as the troubled giant announced profits were down by 128million. New boss Stuart Rose halved the board and is likely to continue price cuts in stores.
Business," Phone calls made over the Internet cannot be regulated by states, the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday."
Business,Northrop Grumman and Boeing said yesterday they will bid as a team to compete for NASA #39;s planned manned and robotic space-exploration program.
Business,"As part of a crackdown on false and deceptive diet claims, the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to nine media companies yesterday, reminding them to stop publishing ads for bogus weight-loss products."
Business, National Australia Bank on Wednesday reported a near 20 percent drop in its net profit for the year to September in the aftermath of a foreign exchange trading scandal that rocked Australia #39;s biggest lender early this year.
Business,"Though California regulators have signed off on the merger between WellPoint Health Networks Inc. and Anthem Inc., states that had approved the deal months ago may raise new concerns based on the settlement terms here."
Business,"So badly, in fact, that it is willing to offer you what could amount to a deal of the decade: a chance to lock in a low interest rate on a new GM car or truck, as well as your next vehicle, for as long as 10 years."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone launches its third-generation services for mobile phones, offering video calls, music downloads and games."
Sci/Tech,"In a new study commissioned by eight countries of the Arctic region, scientists point to an accelerated ice thaw with far-reaching consequences for global climate change and human activity."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s MSN division is planning to make an announcement today related to online-search technology, giving rise to expectations that the company will begin offering its own Internet search engine tomorrow."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft ISA and Proxy Server are prone to an Internet domain name spoofing vulnerability that could allow an attacker to spoof Internet sites.
Sci/Tech,"Within a converted barn on the Planetary Society #39;s campus Tuesday, a group of scientists, engineers and volunteers began the countdown for a March launch of the "
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone has launched its UK third-generation (3G) services for mobile phones, offering video calls, music downloads and games. The 3G technology enables users to download data at a faster rate than before "
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal helped Miami improved to 4-0 for the first time in team history, but he was concerned about the Heat #39;s defensive effort in Tuesday night #39;s 103-93 win over the Washington Wizards in Miami."
Sports,"Ordinarily, the overriding question for Roger Clemens would have been how, in a season when he turned 42, could he have pitched well enough to become the first pitcher in baseball history to win a seventh Cy Young Award."
Sports,"The money saved will go towards an eighteenth and nineteenth grand prix next year -- in Britain and France.  quot;A commercial deal with Bernie Ecclestone is done, quot; Australian Stoddart revealed at the Hilton."
Sports,"The Telegraph says Mutu is in rehabilitation and if he comes through that successfully, the Romanian international will be free to join another club next year."
Sports,"The Lakers were in town. So, automatically, the first thing you did was look around for the big guy. You kept searching for a guy named Shaquille O #39;Neal, who once played for LSU."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger revealed that he is still weighing up whether to defend his outspoken attack on Ruud van Nistelrooy as he looked to a bright future with his Carling Cup youngsters.
Sports,DEKALB -- Toledo doesn #39;t just beat Northern Illinois University. It torments the Huskies. Teases their defense. NIU gets the Rockets right where it wants them.
Sports,"Who knew that 71-year-old assistant coach Dick Helm was the Knicks #39; problem? One day after his head rolled, so did the Knicks."
World,"The UN Security Council yesterday gave wide support to a resolution that would impose sanctions against Ivory Coast if the government and rebels dont return to a peace process by the beginning of December, diplomats said."
World,"When the controversial Dutch artist and filmmaker Theo van Gogh was slain in an Amsterdam street last week by a Muslim suspect, it was more than a murder story."
World,"While Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lingers in a coma, the world contemplates what his death will mean to the Middle East #39;s future."
World,"Germans marked a subdued 15th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Tuesday, with high unemployment in the formerly communist east and a sense in people #39;s "
Sports,"Blame Bret Culbertson. Just don #39;t let Iowa State coach Dan McCarney hear you do it. In case you don #39;t remember, Culbertson is the freshman kicker whose missed 24-yard field "
World,India's main opposition party takes action against senior party member Uma Bharti after a public row.
Sports," Australia's Peter Lonard won for the third straight week, shooting a 7 under 65 on Sunday in the Australian PGA for a two shot victory over third round leader James Nitties."
World," Palestinians looked to their leadership to lift confusion over Yasser Arafat's fate in a French hospital on Wednesday as preparations gathered pace to bury the icon of their fight for statehood. Arafat, 75, suffered a brain hemorrhage on Tuesday at the hospital where he was flown from the West Bank on Oct. 29 and had lain in a coma. Officials insisted in public that he was alive, though aides said privately that he was dead."
Sci/Tech," The Federal Communications Commission said yesterday that the federal government, not states, has the authority to regulate phone service provided over the Internet."
World," Outgoing President Ion Iliescu, Romania's leader for most of the last 25 years, defended his record as leader, saying concerns about press freedoms are exaggerated and efforts to stamp out corruption are progressing."
World," Yasser Arafat will be buried at the battered West Bank headquarters that had been his virtual prison for the last three years, his aides decided after the Palestinian leader sank deeper into a coma."
Sci/Tech," They help predict the path of weather halfway around the world or in space, shed light on the death of dinosaurs and train pilots to fly in Alaska. They're supercomputers, capable of high speed calculations that would take people trillions of years to do."
World," Japan was on alert after a suspected Chinese nuclear submarine entered its territorial waters, setting off a chase on the high sea amid mounting disputes between the Asian powers."
World," Three members of Iraqi Prime Minister  Iyad Allawi's family have been kidnapped by gunmen, a spokesman  for the Iraqi interim government said on Wednesday."
Business,"Satisfied that the economy is back on track, the Federal Reserve is likely to increase interest rates today, and in December as well."
Business,"Liberty Media Corp., addressing industry speculation that it might launch a takeover bid for Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp., said Tuesday it has  quot;no hostile intentions quot; toward the media giant."
Business,"SYDNEY : Australian share prices returned to record territory, adding 0.28 percent as investors shrugged off disappointing results from National Australia Bank to send the market higher, dealers said."
Business,General Motors Corp. is offering customers the chance to lock in low-interest financing on their next two vehicle purchases as it seeks to boost US sales this month after a 5 percent decline in October.
Sci/Tech,THE FEDS have fingered the collar of a Connecticut computer hacker. He #39;s been charged with flogging copies of Microsoft Windows proprietary source code.
Sports,Ferrari #39;s rivals have warned them that only  quot;hollow quot; victories await them if they don #39;t agree to reduce the number of days they will spend testing during next year #39;s Championship.
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal has the Heat off to their best start ever after scoring 20 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots in a 103-93 victory over the Washington Wizards last night in Miami."
Sports,"Retirement is once again pulling at Roger Clemens. Only this time, he thinks he actually might follow through on it for more than a few months."
Sports,"No matter who #39;s hurt, no matter who #39;s suspended, no matter who plays, it doesn #39;t seem to matter. The shorthanded Indiana Pacers won their fourth game without a loss Tuesday, in their most difficult game."
World,A top Islamic cleric was rushing to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat #39;s hospital bedside Wednesday after his coma deepened and his caretaker government chose a burial site.
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, whom many analysts had expected to leave his post in a second Bush administration, has shown little sign "
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan, the parent company of Hub funds firm Putnam Investments, announced 3,000 job cuts yesterday as it battles a scandal and a collapse in earnings."
Sci/Tech,Spammers will find that the money to be made by bombarding computers with junk e-mails is not worth the risk. A Virginia jury sent a sobering message last week to the unscrupulous purveyors of junk e-mail.
Sports,Toronto has now dropped seven straight and is just 1-8 all-time at ARCO...Sacramento improved to 15-5 in its home opener since the 1985-86 season...Sacramento took both meetings with the Raptors last season and has won nine of the last 10...Toronto #39;s only 
Sci/Tech,An initiative by the Bureau of Land Management to conserve the habitat of the northern sage grouse is complicating efforts to earn the bird designation as an endangered species.
Sci/Tech,"As an incentive to buy broadband from BT, the telco is offering free calls via the internet."
Business,"The US Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates today for a fourth time this year. Analysts say the central bank is feeling more confident about the US economy, partly because of the strong payrolls "
Business,SCOTSMAN John Stewart - drafted in to turn around Australia #39;s largest bank - said today the overhaul of National Australia Bank will take several years as he unveiled an  #39;unacceptable #39; 15 fall in the group #39;s full-year cash earnings.
Business,"A mixture of problems including sharp currency fluctuations has led to uncertainty about how strong and durable the world recovery will prove, British finance minister Gordon Brown said yesterday."
Business,"  Cable  amp; Wireless, the UK and Caribbean business telecoms group, unveiled a restructuring and management reshuffle on Wednesday that will see around 600 jobs cut."
Sci/Tech,Oxford University succeeds  in gaining a continuation of a wide-ranging injunction against animal rights activists.
Sci/Tech,"A top level report on artic climate change spurred by global warming has outlined possible oil industry benefits, but also many potential pitfalls."
Sci/Tech,Two years of hype for Microsoft video-game sequel Halo 2 began to pay off yesterday as fans snapped up millions of copies of the alien-blasting game for the Xbox console.
Sci/Tech,"Skype has announced its free software is now available for the Siemens Gigaset DECT cordless phones, meaning that users can now utilise a cordless phone to place calls to other telephones, over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"The players are all about convenience and size. They are like carrying around hundreds of CDs without the load. The iPod dominates the MP3 scene, but new competitors hope to take a bite out of Apple #39;s business."
Sci/Tech,"A \$3 billion stem cell research initiative in California means the Garden State faces stiff competition to secure and retain top researchers, experts warned Tuesday."
Sports,The Romanian Soccer Federation (FRF) has asked FIFA to clarify whether striker Adrian Mutu can train during his seven-month ban for taking cocaine.
Sports,"No matter where he goes, the Cy Young Award always seems to find Roger Clemens, who was halfway around the globe and just off a Japanese bullet train when learning yesterday that he #39;d won "
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal has the Miami Heat off to its best start ever after scoring 20 points, grabbing 9 rebounds and blocking 3 shots in a 103-93 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Tuesday night."
Sports,"Irish Olympic gold medallist Cian O #39;Connor has been snubbed by the organisers of the 2004 Irish Texaco Sport Stars awards. Despite winning Olympic gold, O #39;Connor has been ignored in the prestigious awards."
Sports,"After helping the Red Sox stats, schedule win their first World Series championship in 86 years and supporting President Bush in his bid to win a few red states, the man with the red spot "
World,"ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast The UN says it #39;s starting to evacuate its staff from the west African nation of Ivory Coast, following four days of chaotic violence there."
World,"BAGHDAD, Nov. 10- Gunmen kidnapped a first cousin of interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and two other members of his extended family from their Baghdad home on Tuesday, an Allawi spokesman said Wednesday morning."
World,"Kidnappers of three UN workers in Afghanistan said on Wednesday the government had agreed to terms for their release, despite indications from Afghan and US officials that a compromise was not possible."
World, An Italian aid worker abducted in the southern Philippines was released unharmed after Muslim separatist rebels reportedly helped authorities corner his kidnappers.
World,Japan #39;s navy went on alert Wednesday when an unidentified submarine made a brief incursion into the country #39;s southern waters near Okinawa and Tokyo was trying to determine where the vessel came from.
World,"Vienna - Negotiations on where to build the world #39;s first nuclear fusion reactor ended without an agreement on either of the two sites under consideration in France and Japan, a Western diplomat said on Tuesday."
World," Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in  Afghanistan said on Wednesday the government had agreed to  terms for their release, despite indications from Afghan and  U.S. officials that a compromise was not possible."
World," Palestinians looked to their leadership  to lift confusion over Yasser Arafat's fate in a Paris hospital  on Wednesday as preparations gathered pace to bury the icon of  their fight for statehood. Arafat, 75, suffered a brain  hemorrhage on Tuesday at the hospital where he was flown from  the West Bank on Oct. 29 and had lain in a coma. Officials  insisted in public that he was alive, though aides said  privately that he was dead."
World," Protesters in Ivory Coast massed to  support President Laurent Gbagbo for a fifth day on Wednesday  as France prepared to airlift citizens from its former West  African colony, once a model of post independence prosperity."
World," War is not an option against Iran and no  one expects the standoff over Iran's nuclear program to lead to  an ""Iraq like confrontation,"" German Foreign Minister Joschka  Fischer was quoted as saying on Wednesday."
World,"Israeli troops on Tuesday shot and killed two Palestinians who entered an unauthorized area in the Gaza Strip, military sources said."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Thursday will launch its long-awaited internet search service that is expected to compete with market leaders Google and Yahoo, The Wall Street Journal said."
Sports,"After weeks of negotiations that, at last viewing, appeared to be forcing the British Grand Prix off the Formula One calendar, Tuesday #39;s teams #39; meeting in London has once again resurrected hopes that the Silverstone race will take place in 2005."
Sports,A crisis of confidence was averted last night as the suddenly determined Knicks went to work on the Philadelphia 76ers and posted a relatively easy 96-88 victory at Madison Square Garden.
Business,"VODAFONE, the world #39;s largest mobile phone network, launched its third-generation services in 13 countries today, including the UK."
Sports,"it #39;s the sport that won #39;t die, no matter what. You can have gamblers, psychotic fans, spouses that blab and players who cork."
Business,"College students around the country start groups to teach their peers about copyright law and how Hollywood and record companies abuse it. To fight vacant stares, they frame the issue like this: Save the iPod. By Katie Dean."
World,US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage says in Kabul there should be no talks with kidnappers of three UN workers.
Sports, Roger Clemens has waited a half dozen years now for some telltale sign that his time is up.
Sports," Sam Cassell scored eight of his season high 30 points in overtime and Kevin Garnett added 22 points and 15 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107 100 Saturday night for their fifth straight victory."
Sports," #39;Emlyn started with Liverpool in midfield. As his career went on, he finished up playing centre-half and that was probably when we started to play football from the back and the way Liverpool Football Club moved up a gear."
Sports,"The more that Isiah Thomas insisted yesterday he will never coach the Knicks, the more you wanted to ask,  quot;Well, why would you?"
World,"Abuja, Nigeria - Sudan and Darfur rebels signed accords on Tuesday to end hostilities and guarantee aid groups #39; access to 1.6 million civilians uprooted by conflict in the troubled western Sudan region of Darfur."
World," An unidentified submarine was detected moving in Japanese waters near Okinawa on Wednesday, prompting Japan #39;s Defense Agency chief Yoshinori Ono to dispatch a Maritime Self Defense Force team to step up security in the area."
World,"ISLAMABAD: The US government would not only maintain continuity in its policy towards Islamabad but also strive to enhance bilateral relations in economic, commercial, defence and security spheres, US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage assured the "
Business,"NEW YORK, November 10 (newratings.com) - California #39;s insurance commissioner has approved the proposed \$16.5 billion merger between Anthem Inc (ATH."
Sports,The score was in the low 60s. The teams combined to shoot 29 and make an NBA record-low 44 field goals. Several players added floor burns to their tattoos and Shareef Abdur-Rahim even suffered a bloody gash on his head.
World," An Italian aid worker walked free from the southern Philippines jungle, a day after he was abducted by local gunmen, officials said."
Sports,"Winning an unprecedented seventh Cy Young Award, his first in the National League, only makes the question of Roger Clemens's return for the 2005 season even more compelling.\   The answer probably won't be long in coming."
World,"  A major maker of generic AIDS medicines voluntarily removed all its antiretrovirals from the World Health Organization's list of approved drugs yesterday, a move that could potentially affect tens of thousands of AIDS patients in poor countries who have only recently entered treatment."
Sci/Tech,"Reports released this week offer evidence of climate change's impact: Plants and animals are dying and showing up in places they shouldn't, the Arctic is heating rapidly and sea levels are rising. By Stephen Leahy."
Sci/Tech,"Australia re-elected a conservative government recently, which will allow the expansion of a crucial part of the U.S. missile defense shield. Critics say the Pine Gap facility could start an arms race in Asia. Patrick Gray reports from Brisbane, Australia."
Sci/Tech,"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas serves up a little something for everyone, unless you're against mayhem and dark humor. By Lore Sjberg."
Sci/Tech,"With services like 311, a better, smarter city is just a phone call away. By Steven Johnson from Wired magazine."
Sports,The British Grand Prix at Silverstone seems certain to be reprieved after a deal between Formula One teams. Nine of the 10 teams agreed to cut testing by 50 per cent to bear the cost of two extra races at 
Sports,The chairwoman of the District of Columbia Council delayed a vote on a plan to build a baseball stadium on the Anacostia River in southeast Washington that would host the Montreal Expos.
World,"CLAMART, France - A senior Islamic cleric arrived in France on Wednesday to visit the bedside of the ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, Palestinian officials said."
World,Three Dutch police officers have been wounded in a grenade explosion during an anti-terrorist raid in The Hague. Police said two of the officers were seriously injured.
World, European stock markets pushed upwards in early deals as company news provided a fillip in otherwise cautious trading ahead of a US interest rate decision.
World," WASHINGTON  #8212; Leading the majority party in the Senate, a job that has been likened to herding cats, is tough enough in ordinary times. For Majority Leader Bill Frist (R Tenn.), last week's Republican election triumphs paradoxically made the job tougher yet."
World," Suspects sought in a Dutch  anti terrorism raid threw a hand grenade in a standoff with  police on Wednesday, injuring three officers, amid a spiral of  violence following the killing of an outspoken filmmaker."
World,"Zimbabwe MPs agree to amend a tough media law, threatening unregistered journalists with jail."
Business,"EURO DISNEY, the financially crippled French theme park operator, has admitted that its annual losses more than doubled last financial year as it was hit by a surge in costs."
Business,"National Australia Bank, the country #39;s biggest lender, has seen its profits slump following a trading scandal. Increased competition and rising costs have also taken their toll, producing what boss John Stewart called a  quot;poor and unacceptable result quot;."
Business,A QUARTER of a billion people in some of the worlds poorest and most populous countries in East Asia have been lifted out of extreme poverty by rapid economic growth over 
Business,Federal regulators sent a powerful message Tuesday to California and other states to leave the fledgling Internet telephone industry alone for now.
Business,"Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend \$265 million, more than double their previous commitment "
Sci/Tech,"After a year in development, The Mozilla Foundation has finally released the full  #39;official #39; version of its already popular open-source Web browser, Firefox."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to further differentiate itself from its Linux rivals, Microsoft has said it will expand its legal indemnification programme to cover almost all its customers."
Sci/Tech,"An ingenious new trojan is hijacking PCs to send SMS-based spam to mobile phones. After a PC has been infected, the Delf-HA trojan contacts a website for details on which spam campaign to run and then randomly "
Sci/Tech,"Intel has delivered updated Itanium 2 processors with larger memory caches aimed, in part, at high-volume data warehouse transaction markets that have long been the domain of Risc systems."
Sci/Tech,"In the three years since Grand Theft Auto III was released for the PlayStation 2, titles from The Simpsons: Hit  amp; Run to Spider-Man 2 have incorporated aspects of the game #39;s groundbreaking open-ended play."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is fighting to expand its online music share and break the hold Apple #39;s iPod has on the market. Microsoft #39;s MSN music service began a free song promotion yesterday sponsored by American Express.
Sports,"Shaquille O #39;Neal promised to bring a championship to Miami. And although it #39;s way too early to be thinking about titles, he can #39;t wait to show off his new team to his old Western Conference rivals."
Sports,  The 11 News I Team has uncovered more information in connection with the drunken driving arrest of Olympic swim star Michael Phelps.
Sports,Hollywood beckons for David Beckham after he agreed to take on the challenging role of...David Beckham in a new football movie. The Real Madrid star will be joined in Goal!
Sports,Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt called it quits today midway through a dismal season that began with the retirement of running back Ricky Williams and has left the team with the NFL #39;s worst record at 1-8.
Sports,  Ray Allen scored 30 points Tuesday night to help the Seattle SuperSonics prolong Denver #39;s early season misery with a 106 88 victory.
Sports,"Convicted killer Demarco McCullum, who grew up in Seminary, Miss., was executed Tuesday for the abduction, robbery, beating and fatal shooting of a Houston man 10 years ago."
Sports,"This time there was no inspiring rally, nothing that could be labeled a moral victory and no reason for the crowd of 17,595 not to voice its displeasure with a chorus of boos."
World,"Two members of the Iraqi prime ministers family have been abducted from their Baghdad home, his spokesman confirmed today. Kidnappers claimed to be holding three relatives."
World,"War is not an option against Iran and no one expects the standoff over Iran #39;s nuclear program to lead to an  quot;Iraq-like confrontation, quot; German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer was quoted as saying on Wednesday."
Business," German exports were booming in the first nine months of the year and are heading for record levels despite the strong euro, data released by the federal statistics office showed."
Business, Oil prices fell to seven week lows below   $47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another  increase in U.S. oil and natural gas inventories.
Business,"European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co., the parent of aircraft maker Airbus SAS, has proposed splitting a contested US Air Force contract for refueling tankers with its rival "
World,"Abidjan - President Thabo Mbeki will on Sunday depart for talks with rebel leaders in the central Ivorian stronghold of Bouake, as part of an African Union-backed peace drive in the divided west African country, his spokesperson said."
World," Japan was on alert after a suspected Chinese nuclear submarine entered its waters near a disputed gasfield, setting off a high seas chase amid mounting disputes between the two countries."
Sci/Tech," Hordes of video game fans lined up outside more than 6,500 stores across the United States overnight to get a copy of the new Halo 2 game whose first day takings are expected to rival a Hollywood blockbuster."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSN division on Thursday will launch a public beta of its Web search technology, according to sources familiar with the plans."
Sci/Tech,"Technology News, LOS ANGELES - It takes a special kind of person to stay up all night and stand in a line nearly 250 people long just to buy a video game -- but for rabid fans of the first  quot;Halo quot; on the Xbox video game console, it was well worth the wait "
Sci/Tech," quot;Other recent syntheses of biological impacts, including my own, have focused on very large datasets across the globe, quot; said Parmesan."
Sports,Jeremy Peace researched the subject of Bryan Robson to such an extent that the West Bromwich Albion chairman would have no problems writing a detailed biography of his new manager.
Sports,NEW YORK Roger Clemens could have ended his career last year in the World Series -- just like Sandy Koufax (KOH #39;-faks) did in 1966.
World,"Dutch police were laying siege to a house in The Hague today where an unknown number of terrorism suspects were holed up. Three policemen were injured by a hand grenade thrown when a raid was launched on the house, officials said."
Sci/Tech,Forget ginseng--News.com's Michael Kanellos says a chip in the head could be just the thing to improve your memory power.
Business,"CABLE  amp; Wireless has unveiled another round of job cuts, with the announcement that it plans to reduce its head count in the UK and Continental Europe by 600."
Business,"Fears of a house price crash and the impact of cheap imports have tempered Bank of England expectations of an inflationary spurt. The Bank #39;s Monetary Policy Committee, in its quarterly "
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp will roll out its long awaited internet search service on Thursday, adding fresh competition to Google Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"(November 10, 2004) - They stood out in the cold, in the snow, in the middle of the night like concert junkies waiting for tickets to see their favorite band."
Sci/Tech,"Borrowing a line from Allstate Insurance, Microsoft wants customers to know they are in good hands when they choose its software. The software maker plans to announce on Wednesday that it will indemnify nearly "
Sci/Tech,A new non-partisan study shows global warming is happening faster than anyone expected with effects in our own backyards. Biologist Doctor Camille Parmesan studies how living creatures respond to environmental 
Sports,"For the 11th straight time, the University of Toledo defeated Northern Illinois, and this time it is was a Northern Illinois team that had been unbeaten in the Mid-American Conference and seemingly headed for its first appearance in the league "
World,"Suspects sought in a Dutch anti-terrorism raid threw a hand grenade in a standoff with police on Wednesday, injuring three officers, amid a spiral of violence following the killing of an outspoken filmmaker."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft will launch its long awaited Internet search service that is expected to compete with market leaders Google and Yahoo.
Sci/Tech," After a four year wait, billions of pounds spent on licences and numerous delays, Vodafone finally rolled out mass market third generation (3G) mobile telephone services."
World,"SANYA, CHINA -- Miss Peru, Maria Julia Mantilla Garcia, an aspiring high school teacher, was crowned Miss World 2004 last night in this southern Chinese beach resort."
Sci/Tech,"There's a new media king, only he isn't on the radio or in the movies. His name? Master Chief. His role: Interstellar soldier and star of ""Halo 2,"" one of the most anticipated video games ever. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., stepping up its efforts to compete with rival Google Inc., will offer consumers a preview of its technology for searching the Internet, beginning Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Eric Auchard</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O> plans to open a\third U.S. manufacturing plant, the world's largest personal\computer maker, said on Tuesday, in a rare example of a\high-tech company expanding U.S. production.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"They help predict the path of weather halfway around the world or in space, shed light on the death of dinosaurs and train pilots to fly in Alaska. They're supercomputers, capable of high-speed calculations that would take people trillions of years to do."
Sci/Tech,The world's first spacecraft to use a solar sail for propulsion is set to be launched from a submerged Russian submarine on 1 March next year.
Business,"A fourth interest rate hike may be a foregone conclusion Wednesday but the Federal Reserve #39;s next move in December is far from certain, and analysts say it #39;s likely to remain that way for a while."
Business," You could almost hear the sighs of relief when the US Federal Communications Commission ruled on Tuesday that Internet based phone services should be regulated by the federal government, not by the states."
Business," Cable and Wireless, the struggling British telecoms group, said Wednesday it would cut 600 jobs across Europe, part company with a top executive and shut its London headquarters."
Business,Cisco Systems Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Chambers said sales growth will slow this quarter and it #39;s too early to say #39; #39; whether customers are becoming more optimistic about the economy.
Business,"ProMOS Technologies has agreed to pay Infineon Technologies license fees for 0.17-, 0.14- and 0.11-micron DRAM trench technologies."
Business,California #39;s insurance commissioner Tuesday dropped his opposition to Anthem Inc. #39;s proposed \$18.4 billion purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc.
Business,"MOSCOW : The battered Russian oil giant Yukos said a Moscow court had frozen its 34.5 percent stake in rival Sibneft, halting a reversal of their merger that would provide cash for Yukos to settle massive tax bills."
Sci/Tech,"Social-networking site will launch premium services next year. Among possibilities: helping recruiters do ""back door"" reference checks.<br /> Photo: Staffing executive uses LinkedIn."
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc., a large U.S. southeast regional bank, on Wednesday said it fired three finance executives, including its chief credit officer, after uncovering problems in how it accounted for bad loans."
Sci/Tech,The US software giant Microsoft said it would launch its Internet search service on Thursday amid the fierce competition with rival Google.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today expanded its end user intellectual property protection policy to cover customers using a wider range of its software, including Windows Server System, SQL Server and Exchange Server, Microsoft Office System and the Windows client software."
Sci/Tech,Vodafone has flicked the switch for the start of its  #39;Vodafone live! With 3G #39; service. Its portal of mobile services has had a 3G makeover for UMTS-based (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) video 
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone, the world #39;s largest mobile phone operator, today finally launched its third generation (3G) services as it seeks to recoup 16."
Sci/Tech,"The adapter works with the recently launched Gigaset C340/345 and Gigaset CX340/345isdn, Gigaset S440/445 and Gigaset SX440/445isdn, Gigaset S645 and Gigaset SL440."
Sci/Tech,"Activision has revealed that it plans to ship Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines on November 16th in the USA, meaning that the game will be in direct competition with Valve #39;s Half-Life 2 - the Source Engine technology for which Bloodlines uses under "
Sci/Tech,"So yesterday SPOnG began receiving shots of a suitcase from Japan. The suitcase contained some Nike Shox trainers, a t-shirt, and a copy of Gran Turismo 4. There was talk that the t-shirt unlocks a special "
Sports,"NORWICH CITY assistant manager Doug Livermore has paid tribute to his former Liverpool team-mate Emlyn Hughes. Hughes, who skippered the great Liverpool side of the 1970s and was famed for his charisma and "
Sports,Arsenal #39;s Brazilian international midfielder Edu broke his foot in Tuesday #39;s 3-1 League Cup win over Everton at Highbury. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said:  quot;He has a broken foot.
Sports,"Lindsay Davenport and Amelie Mauresmo are in a battle for the No. 1 ranking at the WTA Championships this week at the Staples Center, however, both players downplay the faceoff."
Sports,"David Beckham should be fit to return to action for Real Madrid this weekend after a month out with a rib injury, the club said on their website on Wednesday."
Sports,"com. The most storied Buckeye football player in recent memory -- some say for the wrong reasons -- Maurice Clarett has lashed out against Ohio State, claiming he was a "
Sports,Eddie Griffin begins a new chapter in his life as a professional basketball player more than 18 months after the book seemed to close on his promising NBA career.
Sports,Shane Warne and Darren Lehmann have been recalled to Australia #39;s squad for next week #39;s first test against New Zealand after the selectors dropped Simon Katich and Nathan Hauritz.
World,could take drastic steps if the talks did not proceed as Tehran wants. Mehr news agency quoted him as saying on Wednesday. that could be used 
World,Tony Blair faces MPs today for the first time since the launch of the US-led assault on Falluja and the death of four members of the Black Watch just south of Baghdad.
World,"ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- Hundreds of protesters ransacked and occupied the regional administration building in a southern Russian province Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the region #39;s president, whose former son-in-law has been linked to a multiple "
Sci/Tech," No. 1 PC maker Dell announced plans Tuesday to build a new computer factory in North Carolina and hire 1,500 workers within five years. The site for the approximately  #36;115 million, 500,000 square foot factory has not yet been chosen, but it will likely be near Winston Salem."
World,"Gunmen kidnapped a first cousin of interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and two other members of his extended family in Baghdad Tuesday, an Allawi spokesman said Wednesday. In Fallujah, meanwhile, the U.S. military claimed control of 70 percent of the rebellious city."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly higher market open on Wednesday as oil prices hit  seven week lows, while Wall Street awaits an anticipated  interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve."
Sports," ORLANDO, Fla. (Sports Network) - Hedo Turkoglu came off the  bench to contribute 19 points and Dwight Howard netted 15  points with 11 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic over the  Dallas Mavericks, 94-84, at TD WaterHouse Center."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  fell last week as 30 year mortgage rates reached their highest  levels in a month, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sports," The University of Miami sustained several injuries on offense during Saturday #39;s 16 10 loss to Virginia Tech. Injuries knocked out tight end Kevin Everett and fullback Talib Humphrey, both starters, as well as backup running back Tyrone Moss."
World,"A top Islamic cleric rushed from the West Bank to Yasser Arafat's hospital bedside Wednesday in what an aide to the Palestinian leader called the ""final phase"" of his life."
World,American forces battled through boobytrapped lanes in a swift advance to city center. The military said at least 71 militants and 10 U.S. troopers were killed as of the beginning of the third day of intense urban combat.
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STI.N</A>, a large  U.S. southeast regional bank, on Wednesday said it fired three  finance executives, including its chief credit officer, after  uncovering problems in how it accounted for bad loans."
Business," Cosmetics maker Revlon Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=REV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">REV.N</A> on  Wednesday said its third quarter net loss widened on  refinancing costs and declining sales."
Business,Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. #39; new boss Michael Cherkasky may be the prototype of the new CEO -- where the E stands for enforcement.
Sci/Tech, Cisco Systems' fiscal first quarter profits jumped 29 as the network equipment giant saw growth in its traditional routing markets as well as its emerging technologies like Internet telephone and home networking gear.
Business,"After a four-year wait, billions of pounds spent on licences and numerous delays, Vodafone finally rolled out mass-market third-generation (3G) mobile telephone services on Wednesday."
World," Former Rep. Frank Ballance pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he used a charitable foundation to bilk the government and funnel money to his law firm, church and family."
Sci/Tech," The forests on Brazil's agricultural frontier will disappear without international financing to provide alternatives to slash and burn farming, the farm secretary of Brazil's leading soybean state said."
World,"French industrial output soared in September as the car sector bounced back from a summer slowdown, figures show."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins are headed in a new direction and Dave Wannstedt wont be along for the ride. The final blow for Wannstedt came this Sunday when the Dolphins let two leads slip away, losing to the Arizona "
Sci/Tech, A faster than expected thaw of the Arctic is likely to open legendary short cut routes between the Pacific and the Atlantic but experts say icebergs and high costs will prevent any trans polar shipping boom.
Business,"Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to talk about his latest column, which looks at the possibility that the ""Big Three"" automakers may wind up in the throes of a ""death spiral."""
World," Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether  constitutional rights were violated because a dog sniffed a vehicle even though police did not have reason to suspect  a crime."
World,"Two members of the Iraqi prime minister #39;s family were nabbed from their home in Baghdad, his spokesman said Wednesday. The kidnappers said they would execute them in two days if their demands are not met."
World," Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in  Afghanistan said on Wednesday the government had agreed to  terms for their release, despite indications from Afghan and  U.S. officials that meeting the militants' demands was  impossible."
World," A top Muslim cleric rushed to Yasser  Arafat's bedside in a French hospital on Wednesday, insisting  the veteran Palestinian leader was still alive even as aides  pushed ahead with burial preparations."
World, French citizens queued at Ivory Coast's  main airport on Wednesday to flee their former West African  colony as violent anti French protesters massed for a fifth day  in support of President Laurent Gbagbo.
Business,STUART Rose conceded that more than 60 years of Marks  amp; Spencer experience was walking away with the clutch of top-tier departures.
Business,Microsoft has paid \$536 million to rival Novell as part of its ongoing programme to settle legal disputes that have formed the cornerstone of European regulators #39; action against the software giant.
Business,"Homebuilder DR Horton (DHI :NYSE - news - research) Wednesday reported a 52 jump in fourth-quarter profit, as the nation #39;s housing boom roared along despite the latest predictions of a long-awaited slowdown."
Business,"  DR Horton Inc. (DHI) posted earnings of  $349.6 million, or  $1.47 per share, for the fourth quarter ended Sept."
Business,"Cisco (CSCO:Nasdaq - news - research) disappointed Wall Street Tuesday with a first quarter profit that was merely in line with estimates, rather than the customary penny ahead."
Sci/Tech,A faster-than-expected thaw of the Arctic is likely to open legendary short-cut routes between the Pacific and the Atlantic but experts say 
Sci/Tech,Voice-over-IP software maker Skype starting today will include the beta of its Skype API (Application Program Interface) with its Skype for Windows product.
Sports,Twice world rally champion Carlos Sainz retired five days earlier than planned on Wednesday when injury forced him to pull out of the Rally of Australia.
World,"Taliban-linked kidnappers of three UN election workers, including a British woman, claimed today that a deal could be close for their release."
World,"US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage (L) shakes hands with Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri prior to their meeting in Islamabad, 09 November 2004."
World,"The Israeli far-right National Religious Party (NRP) voted Monday night to quit the coalition in protest of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s disengagement plan, localnewspaper Haaretz reported on its website."
Sci/Tech,"DSL, cable providers offer new discounts--with a catch."
Sports,"December 5, 2004 -- THE meetings this week in Toronto be tween the NHL and the NHLPA will mark the beginning of the end, either the beginning of the end of the lockout or the beginning of the end of the NHL in any recognizable form."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is set to unleash its much-anticipated search technology on Thursday, as it ramps up efforts to take on market leader Google Inc."
Sports,"Barry Bonds, the fastidious health and fitness expert, would have us believe he accepted a tube of mystery goo from his personal trainer, followed the instructions, massaged the potion into his skin and didn #39;t know he was using illegal steroids."
Sci/Tech,"  The European Commission has issued a formal set of objections to Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. taking control of ContentGuard Holdings Inc., a digital rights management (DRM) company, according to sources familiar with the case."
Sci/Tech,"  Dell Inc. is setting up a third customer contact center in India, in the Chandigarh metro area in the north of the country, the company announced Wednesday. Operations at the center are likely to begin by March next year with about 300 employees."
Sports,"  Arsenal won for the first time in five matches yesterday, getting two goals from Thierry Henry to beat Birmingham 3 0, while Chelsea and Manchester United also earned comfortable wins in the English Premier League."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to further differentiate itself from open-source rivals, Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers. The move, experts said, is great marketing but will have little impact on users."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday reported significant gains in earnings and revenue for its fiscal 2005 first quarter that met analyst expectations.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714255;9651165;g?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730403idlp"">SBC Datacomm White Paper</a><br/>Find out how Crate   Barrel expects to save \$180,000 by moving to VoIP, compared to a traditional PBX.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Apples iTunes online music store is one of the largest music stores currently with over one million downloads thus far. The company has launched its online stores subsidiaries in 14 countries including 
Sci/Tech,Software giant hopes to challenge Google with new search technology.
Business,Home builder DR Horton Inc. said Wednesday that fourth-quarter net income surged 52 percent on improved results in all its markets.
Business,Infineon and ProMOS have finally ended a long running argument over licensing for DRAM chips. The two were part of a joint venture with Mosel Vitelic which ran from 1996.
Sci/Tech,The world #39;s first spacecraft to use a solar sail for propulsion is set to be launched from a submerged Russian submarine on 1 March next year.
Sci/Tech,Engineers hired to investigate the cause of September #39;s massive Big Dig tunnel leak have discovered that the project is riddled with hundreds of leaks that are pouring millions of gallons of water into the \$14.
Sports,Bryan Robson has done the managerial equivalent of swimming the channel in landing a Premiership job after three years out of the top flight.
Sports," Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling had surgery Tuesday to repair his right ankle.  quot;The three hour procedure proceeded as planned, with no complications, quot; team doctor Bill Morgan, who performed the surgery, said in a statement."
World,"Pacific Rim Bureau (CNSNews.com) - Highlighting a growing assertiveness and sense of national identity, a new opinion survey has found that a large majority of Taiwanese consider the island to be independent and sovereign."
Sci/Tech," Britain's Cable   Wireless posted its first net profit in over 3 years and announced plans to cut 600 jobs and return cash to investors, sending the telecom company's shares racing to 5 month highs on Wednesday."
World," The Palestinian parliament speaker will become temporary president of the Palestinian Authority in the event of Yasser Arafat's death, PLO leaders decided Wednesday."
Business," Delta Air Lines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Wednesday  said it plans to eliminate between 6,000 and 6,900 jobs during  the next 18 months, implement a 10 percent across the board pay  reduction and reduce employee benefits."
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc., a large U.S.  southeast regional bank, on Wednesday said it fired three  finance executives, including its chief credit officer, after  uncovering problems in how it accounted for bad loans."
Business," Delta Air Lines  on Wednesday said it plans to eliminate between 6,000 and 6,900 jobs during the next 18 months, implement a 10 percent across the board pay reduction and reduce employee benefits."
Business,"The Federal Open Market Committee, the rate-setting panel for the US Federal Reserve, began its deliberations Wednesday with a rate hike widely expected."
Business,"The UK #39;s biggest service provider, with million customers, is leading the 3G push with 10 new handsets, seven of which will be exclusive to Vodafone - with the Sharp 902 debuting as Europe #39;s first two-megapixel camera phone."
Business,"  Revlon, Inc reiterated its 2004 financial outlook as the cosmetics firm reported a wider than expected third quarter loss."
Business,"Martha Stewart, the imprisoned celebrity homemaker, is asking her company to help pick up about \$3.7 million in legal expenses stemming from her criminal trial."
Business,"JOHN Stewart, Michael Ullmer and Ahmed Fahour have devised a simple plan to restore the fortunes of National Australia Bank - they are returning to an updated version of the management systems used by former chief executive Don Argus in the first half of "
Business,"The US trade gap shrank by a sharper than expected 3.7 in September as exports rose to a record high, despite a new record deficit with China."
Business,"Homebuilder DR Horton Inc. (DHI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 52 percent increase in quarterly profit on strong new home sales orders and forecast stronger-than "
Business,The Bank of England today hinted that interest rates may have peaked as it said it was on course to meet its inflation target assuming that rates remain unchanged.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is set to unleash its much-anticipated search technology this week, as it ramps up efforts to take on market leader Google."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer has a serious rival in the long-awaited Firefox 1.0 web browser, which has just been released. Few people get excited when some new software is released, especially when the program is not a game or a music or movie player."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to further differentiate itself from open source rivals, Microsoft Tuesday said it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers."
Sci/Tech,"In just a few minutes,  quot;Halo 2 quot; would officially be released, and these gamers couldn #39;t wait to get their first taste of the most marketed, and perhaps most anticipated, video game ever."
Sci/Tech,"Dubbed MyDoom.AH by security firms, this latest variant in the MyDoom family of worms is exploiting the recently publicised vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer #39;s (IE) IFRAME buffer overflow."
Sci/Tech,Internet telephony firm Skype today promised free wireless voice calls for millions of European surfers via a version of its software for the recently launched Siemens Gigaset DECT cordless phones.
Sci/Tech,"PASADENA, Calif. There could be something new under the sun next year -- the first controlled flight by a spaceship designed to run off solar wind."
Sci/Tech,"Months after launching a federal investigation, authorities yesterday arrested a Connecticut man for selling the source code for Microsoft #39;s Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,A Trojan virus has that uses infected computers to send SMS spam to mobile phones in Russia has been discovered. The Delf-HA Trojan uses the infected PC to exploit the  quot;send an SMS for free quot; service common on a number of Russian mobile operator websites.
Sci/Tech,"Former Massachusetts House Speaker Thomas M. Finneran, who opposed embryonic stem cell research while on Beacon Hill, now says state lawmakers should support the research in order for the Bay State to keep up with California."
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc. has fired its chief credit officer, Sandra W. Jansky, and two others in its credit division after an investigation found errors in its calculation of auto loan default reserves, the company said Wednesday."
Sports,"Robert Pires, the Arsenal midfielder, has been dropped from the France squad following a public outburst against coach Raymond Domenech."
Sports,LONDON : Arsenal #39;s Brazilian international midfielder Edu broke the toe on his right foot in Tuesday #39;s 3-1 League Cup win over Everton at Highbury.
Sports,"Andy Johnson has decided to end his Wales career and concentrate on his West Bromwich Albion Football Club position. Johnson has won 14 caps for Wales, the last of which came against Latvia in a friendly in August."
Sports,Adidas-Salomon AG aims to lift sales in the US and soccer #39;s ruling body FIFA plans to raise its profile there by endorsing three Hollywood films part-produced by Mel Gibson and featuring David Beckham.
Sports,"Roger Clemens didn #39;t look like a pitcher who is about to retire. Pitching on just a few hours sleep, Clemens held the Japanese all-stars to three runs on eight hits over 5 2-3 innings Wednesday "
Sports,AUSTRALIA #39;S ageing cricketers have been promised they will not be axed prematurely after batsman Simon Katich became the fall guy for the second time this year.
Sports,"DAVIE, Fla. - Dave Wannstedt tried to steer the Miami Dolphins through a lot of obstacles this season, but he finally found one distraction he couldn #39;t overcome: Worried that the heat surrounding his job status "
World,"Gunmen have abducted three relatives of Iraq #39;s prime minister from outside their Baghdad home, the interim Iraqi government said on Wednesday."
World,JAPAN was on alert yesterday after a suspected Chinese nuclear submarine entered its territorial waters. The submarine was detected in Japanese waters near islands disputed with China about 300km southwest 
World,Police in Kashmir fired tear gas and used batons Wednesday to disperse thousands of people protesting the alleged rape of a woman and her daughter by soldiers.
Sci/Tech,"I've been a linguophile for a long time, and I'm always studying a little bit of some language or another. However, it's only recently that I've finally figured out the way that works best for me, with the help of modern technology. Perhaps this might help those of you who have been planning on learning a language some day.  "
Sci/Tech,"Fraud is not a word that one uses lightly. Indeed, in the context of a Presidential election, using it exposes one to dismissal as the very thought of it is distasteful. This time, however, the evidence is clear and unmistakable. "
Business,Economists say growth in federal defense and anti-terrorism spending has fueled economic recovery and boosted tax collections.
World,Insurgent leaders in Falluja probably fled before the American-led offensive and may be coordinating attacks in Iraq.
Business,"The dollar slumps to a new record low against the euro, breaching the \$1.30 level on news of another large trade deficit."
World,"Like so much else they consider beyond their control, Palestinians in Nablus are adjusting to the prospect of Yasir Arafat's death."
World,Egypt has agreed to a Palestinian Authority request to hold funeral services in Cairo for Yasir Arafat.
Business,Argentine indigenous leaders reject an offer by clothing giant Benetton to hand over land to end a dispute.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> is expanding  its indemnification program for Windows and other software  products in order to shield users from legal claims and patent  disputes, the world's largest software maker said on Tuesday."
World,An Islamic court in northern Nigeria acquits a woman who had been sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.
World,Estonian defence minister Margus Hanson resigns after admitting confidential documents were stolen from his home.
World,Pakistan's supreme court rejects a petition to free from house arrest disgraced nuclear scientist AQ Khan on health grounds.
Sci/Tech,"Technological ""inventions"" are not going to have the same kind of transformative value that they did in the past."
Sci/Tech,"poaching measures mean Tanzania's rhino populations have a chance to recover, reports Tira Shubart."
World, French citizens queued at Ivory Coast's main airport on Wednesday to flee their former West African colony as violent anti French protesters massed for a fifth day in support of President Laurent Gbagbo.
Sci/Tech, Software giant hopes to challenge Google with new search technology.
Sci/Tech, European business leaders in Japan lambasted on Wednesday a plan by the nation's ruling party to ban prepaid cell phones as a move that would raise questions about discrimination against a foreign owned carrier.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  is expanding its indemnification program for Windows and other software products in order to shield users from legal claims and patent disputes, the world's largest software maker said on Tuesday."
Business," The U.S. trade deficit narrowed more  than expected in September as a rise in exports to  unprecedented levels offset the impact of record high prices  for imported oil, a government report showed on Wednesday."
World," The United States is opposed to negotiations with hostage takers who abducted three United Nations staffers in Afghanistan last month, US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said."
Business," Federated Department Stores Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FD.N</A>, parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's, posted  higher than expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday and said  it was encouraged by October sales, nudging its shares up."
Business," U.S. tech stocks opened lower on  Wednesday, as results from technology bellwether Cisco Systems  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A> disappointed Wall Street, while investors await  an expected hike in interest rates from the Fed later in the  day."
Sci/Tech," Satellite tracking data have pinpointed parts of the world where longline fishing trawlers and albatrosses cross paths, often with fatal results for the majestic sea birds, a report released on Wednesday said."
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STI.N</A>, the No. 7  U.S. bank, on Wednesday said it fired three finance executives,  including its chief credit officer, after finding ""numerous  errors"" in how much to set aside for bad loans."
Business,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has debunked fears of job losses in industrialised nations due to outsourcing of services to developing nations.
Sci/Tech," GOLDEN, COLORADO    Any high hopes of sustaining expeditions on the Moon, Mars or beyond will depend on getting ""down and dirty"" on those worlds    in the form of using on the spot resources."
Sci/Tech, New images of the planet Uranus reveal more diversity in cloud features than ever seen before.
Business,"The US Supreme Court serves up a pair of tasty cases this week, one involving interstate sales of wine and the other exploring a government ad campaign for beef."
World," Peace talks between the Sudan government  and Darfur rebels ended on Wednesday, a day after Khartoum  bowed to international pressure and signed agreements on  security and humanitarian issues with rebels."
World," Suspects sought in a Dutch  anti terrorism raid threw a hand grenade in a tense standoff  with police on Wednesday, injuring three officers, amid a  spiral of violence following the killing of an outspoken  filmmaker."
World," Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh's  confessed killer sought leniency in a Supreme Court appeal on  Wednesday, with his lawyer arguing he was mentally ill when he  attacked her and should not be jailed for murder."
Sci/Tech,"The 1.2 pound Sony Vaio U is powered by a 1.1GHz Intel Pentium M 733 processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 20GB, 1.8-inch hard drive."
Business,"WASHINGTON : US Federal Reserve policymakers opened a meeting, nearly certain to raise key interest rates amid signs of a resurgent American jobs market."
Business,Stocks were mixed Wednesday as the Federal Reserve prepared to meet and investors looked ahead to an another hike in interest rates.
Business,"NEWS Corp led the sharemarket into record territory yesterday as investors here grew accustomed to the US way of corporate control, taking Monday #39;s poison pill move by chairman Rupert Murdoch in their stride."
Business,Revlon Inc. #39;s third-quarter loss widened amid a 7 percent drop in sales as the cosmetics giant completed an ambitious refinancing effort.
Business,NATIONAL Australia Bank shares rose sharply yesterday despite a 19.7 per cent fall in annual net profit to \$3.2 billion. Investors took comfort in chief executive John Stewart #39;s 
Business,The telecommunications firm Cable  amp; Wireless today said it would cut another 600 jobs and return 250m to investors as it reaches the halfway mark in a three-year recovery plan.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is planning to launch its own Web search engine on Thursday, according to several reports published Tuesday evening."
Sci/Tech,"ezberry writes  quot;After releasing version 1.0 of Firefox, what #39;s ahead for the Mozilla Foundation and the venerable Firefox browser?"
Sci/Tech,Astronaut Pam Melroy has logged more than 560 hours in space. She slowed down long enough Tuesday to discuss the future of space exploration at Stennis Space Center.
Sports, Dwyane Wade followed up his career high 37 point effort on Monday night with 22 points and nine assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 103 93 victory over the Washington Wizards in the back end of a home and home set on Tuesday at 
Sports,"The driver of the train which crashed into a car on a level crossing killing him and six others had just two or three seconds to stop, an official report has found."
Sports,"Like a zombie punching its fist through the soil on a stormy night, former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett reemerged from isolation in an interview in a story appearing in ESPN The Magazine released on ESPN #39;s Web site yesterday."
World,"Two members of the Iraqi interim prime minister #39;s family were abducted from their Baghdad home, his spokesman confirmed Wednesday."
World,"As the clock keeps fatally ticking for Darfurian refugees, the Sudanese government and rebels from Darfur finally reached landmark security and humanitarian agreements yesterday."
World,"In the first major political backlash over the assault on Fallujah, Iraqs most prominent Sunni political party said Tuesday it was withdrawing from the interim Iraqi government, while the leading group of Sunni clerics called for Iraqis to boycott the "
World,Srinagar witnessed widespread public anger on Wednesday over the alleged rape of a woman and her daughter by an army officer. Youths took to the streets burning tyres in the morning.
World,CBI director general Digby Jones yesterday clashed with French finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy over the state-backed rescue of one of France #39;s biggest industrial companies.
Business,"SunTrust (STI:NYSE - news - research) fired three executives in its credit division in the wake of an accounting snafu, vowing that a conservative credit culture should never  quot;interfere with the application of generally accepted accounting principles."
Business, A strong euro and a strong hurricane helped cut the US trade deficit by 3.7 percent to  $51.6 billion in September.
Business,"The number of Americans filing initial claims for jobless pay rose last week to 333,000, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, but was still lower than expected by Wall Street."
Business,"The removal of painkiller Vioxx shows no drug is perfect. It is linked to heart attacks and strokes, but it has helped many. Patients must evaluate medications more carefully than ever."
Sci/Tech,"GOLDEN, COLORADO -- Any high hopes of sustaining expeditions on the Moon, Mars or beyond will depend on getting  quot;down and dirty quot; on those worlds -- in the form of using on-the-spot resources."
Business," The Internal Revenue Service is auditing the 1998 and 1999 tax returns of Bank of America Corp.'s pension and 401(k) plans, which have been the subject of a class action employee lawsuit."
Sports,Bryan Robson has warned his players they are in for a long-hard season - but he wants them to work with a smile on their face. That #39;s the formula new manager Robson sees as vital 
Sports,"Romania striker Adrian Mutu, banned for seven months for taking cocaine, is to hold talks with Serie A leaders Juventus, an Italian club official says."
Sports,"The Great One hit town yesterday and he sure was welcome. He made it feel a bit more like winter. Wayne Gretzky was a pretty fair player in his day, and his time as an executive have been equally well spent."
Sports,The immortal words of Spinal Tap while they were lost in the maze of backstage hallways couldn #39;t have suited the Edmonton Road Runners any better.
World,"PARIS : The French government will further privatise Areva in the first half of 2005, bringing the listed capital to 35-40 percent of the world #39;s leading civilian nuclear energy group, Economy Minister Nicolas Sarkozy revealed."
Sports,"Avril Doyle, president of the Irish Equestrian Federation, believes Cian O #39;Connor #39;s Olympic medal is tarnished following a positive blood test."
World,"The United Nations and France have begun mass evacuations of UN staff and foreign nationals following days of violence and looting in Ivory Coast, a UN spokesman said."
World,An Islamic appeal court in Nigeria today overturned a sentence of death by stoning handed down to a 29-year-old pregnant woman for having sex out of wedlock.
Sci/Tech,MSN Search to Challenge Google and Yahoo\\The new MSN Search is a full speed ahead effort for Microsoft to catch Google and Yahoo in the search engine race and are about ready to release their MSN Search Engine. Microsoft has offered a search engine since long on their MSN website ...
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine for Programming Code\\An article at Newsforge pointed me to Koders ( http://www.koders.com ) a search engine for finding programming code. Nifty.\\The front page allows you to specify keywords, sixteen languages (from ASP to VB.NET) and sixteen licenses (from AFL to ZPL -- fortunately there's an information page to ..."
Sci/Tech,"Higher Rankings the Higher Revenue Per Click on AdSense\\Shaw, aka DigitalPoint, has posed an interesting observation. He has seen a correlation between the natural rankings of a page for a keyword term and the earned revenue per click on the AdSense ads for that page. He said, and its just ..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is trailing badly in the search-engine wars.  But Google, Yahoo and other search powers shouldn't rest too easy. Remember what happened to Netscape? <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"Vodafone have launched the long-awaited third generation, 3G, mobile phone service that offers video calls and music downloads. The use of 3G technology promises faster data rates for mobile users that will "
Business,"WASHINGTON : The queue of newly jobless Americans lengthened a little last week, government figures showed. The number of people lodging new unemployment benefit claims rose 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted "
Business,"Cell phone giant Vodafone Group PLC, which has spent years struggling to recoup billions spent on 3G licences, finally launched the cutting-edge service Wednesday in much of Europe and introduced or beefed up its operation in a dozen other countries."
World, Scotland became the latest country to take a stand against tobacco on Wednesday by announcing a ban on smoking in public buildings.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft might be king of the software world, but it's having to play catch up in the increasingly important world of Internet and desktop search, chasing the substantial leads of Google, Yahoo and others."
World, A visiting British deputy minister condemned the bombing by suspected Maoist rebels of an office block in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu which injured 38 people.
World,"Bosnian Serb leaders apologise for the first time to relatives of up to 8,000 Muslims killed in Srebrenica in 1995."
Sports, Grant Hill posted 23 points and seven  assists to hand Mike Fratello his first defeat as team coach as  the Orlando Magic downed the Memphis Grizzlies 96 91 Saturday.
Business," U.S. stocks were near the unchanged  mark on Wednesday as results from technology bellwether Cisco  Systems disappointed Wall Street, while investors await an  expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve later in  the trading session."
World, Geoff Boycott has slammed the International Cricket Council's proposal to relax the rules on chucking as the result of pressure from Sri Lanka on behalf of star spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.
World," American commanders are expressing confidence that the Fallujah offensive will restore order in that hotbed of Sunni resistance, but they caution that much fighting remains."
Business," BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL (4, BMRN) is the classic biotech, convertible debt laden and intensely unprofitable. But Quinterol Mallette, portfolio manager at Mallette Capital Management, argues that Aldurazyme, BioMarin's treatment for a children's enzyme deficiency disease, is about to take off. What's more, BioMarin acquired Ascent Pediatrics, a profitable biotech with its own pediatrics sales force."
World,"Separatist militants set off a powerful land mine in Indian Kashmir killing eleven people, including nine soldiers in one of the biggest guerrilla attacks in weeks, police said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," In a ruling that could open the United States to offshore Internet gambling, a World Trade Organization panel Wednesday said Washington should drop prohibitions on Americans placing bets in online casinos."
Business,"US blue chip stocks rose on Wednesday, helped by drugmaker Merck  amp; Co. Inc. (MRK), but technology stocks fell as results from technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc."
Business,Oil prices fell to seven-week lows below \$47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another increase in US oil and natural gas inventories ahead of winter.
Business,"SunTrust Banks Inc., the eighth- largest US bank, fired its chief credit officer and two other executives and said it made numerous errors #39; #39; in determining how much to set aside for bad loans in this year #39;s first half."
Business,The European Commission has said it will pursue its anti-trust case against Microsoft despite the loss of two of the Commission #39;s principal supporters from the IT industry.
Business," The first case of soybean rust, an economically devastating disease for farmers, has been found in the mainland United States, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Multifunction devices, workgroup printers, and a new digital pen debut."
World," Late one evening on a stony hill above Djibouti's northern town of Tadjourah, an old Afar woman is squatting comfortably on a thin mat, tiny limbs wrapped tidily up around her."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is set to launch a trial version of its long-awaited Internet search engine, as it reacts to the growing threat of Google."
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 10, 2004. Microsoft is extending the policy that currently protects some of its business customers from potential legal costs associated with intellectual-property disputes to all of its customers, including consumers."
Sci/Tech,"You #39;ve read the ads, heard the buzz and seen the long lineups on the news, but does Halo 2 live up to the hype? Yes. Played from an immersive first-person perspective, the original Halo: Combat Evolved was "
Sci/Tech,"The organisation behind Firefox is hoping that the open source Web browser can grab 10 per cent of the US market in 2005, it said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"A bug in Microsoft #39;s Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2 can let hackers spoof Web content, such as a trusted site, with their own fake content, the Redmond "
Sci/Tech,"Members of the Mojave Aerospace Ventures team: (from left) Peter Diamandis, Paul Allen, Burt Rutan, pilot Brian Binnie and Richard Branson celebrate with champagne after SpaceShipOne #39;s second suborbital flight in early October."
Sci/Tech,Samsung Electronics has developed ultra-fast 1Gb OneNand Flash memory designed for next-generation mobile phones which it claims boasts a fourfold read speed increase over conventional Nand Flash performance.
Sci/Tech,"With eruptions from a large and complex sunspot group sending a series of solar storms to Earth, the stage is set for spectacular displays of the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis this week."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment held a party in Tokyo yesterday to celebrate the completion of Polyphony Digital #39;s long-awaited Gran Turismo 4, which is set for release in Japan - and, apparently, in North America - this December."
Sci/Tech,"BMcWilliams writes  quot;Russell McGuire, one of the government lawyers who prosecuted spammer Jeremy Jaynes, has published an article justifying the tough sentence recommended by a Virginia jury."
Sports,"Super Eagles Nwankwo Kanu #39;s West Bromwich have named Bryan Robson as their new manager. Robson, 47, has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal, with Nigel Pearson moving to The Hawthorns as his assistant."
Sports,World Cup winner Josh Lewsey has underlined the importance of England delivering a confidence-building performance against Canada this weekend.
Sports,Former All Black winger Jonah Lomu says he is still hopeful of a return to competitive rugby following his kidney transplant earlier this year.
Sports,"  Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, saying that allegations made about the program by former tailback Maurice Clarett were  quot;totally false."
Sports,"The first sign that Vijay Singh would be a relentless force on the PGA Tour came in a tournament he didn #39;t win, with a putt that ultimately didn #39;t matter."
World," Bosnian Serb authorities apologized for the first time to relatives of around 8,000 Muslims killed by Serb forces in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, Europe's worst atrocity since World War II."
World,"Veal Kandal is the kind of village the Cambodian government doesn #39;t want anyone to know about. The 40 farming families that live among dusty, drought-stricken paddies were facing "
Sci/Tech, Software giant expands its indemnification program to cover the majority of its customers.
World,France and the United States on Wednesday began evacuating thousands of foreigners trapped for days by violent attacks targeting French civilians and troops in this West African nation.
World, Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday he was lifting his threat to resign over Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s refusal to put a Gaza pullout plan to a national referendum.
World," A Shanghai shipyard has agreed to build up to five giant container ships the China's biggest shipping line, the shipyard company said Wednesday."
Business, U.S. Federal Reserve policy makers  met on Wednesday amid universal expectation they will nudge  interest rates up for a fourth time this year and growing  speculation that they will carry on with rate hikes.
World, A 5 year old girl saved her infant sister from a possible attack by an Australian dingo in a hotel room on an island where the wild dogs killed a boy three years ago.
Business," The dollar remained under pressure  against the euro on Wednesday, after falling to a record low in  a selloff that followed a report on a narrowing U.S. trade gap."
World, A redesigned pedestrian mall on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House opened to the public Tuesday.
Business, Oil prices edged up from seven week lows  below  $47 a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. crude oil inventories  grew again ahead of winter but heating oil stocks fell.
Business," No. 3 U.S. airline Delta Air Lines Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>, fighting to avoid bankruptcy, on Wednesday said it  will sell up to 75 million common shares, sparking a 4 percent  drop its stock."
Business," Treasuries eased into an auction of  new U.S. government debt on Wednesday, just hours before the  Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the  fourth time this year."
Business,SunTrust Banks Inc. has fired its chief credit officer and two other employees because of errors that will delay third-quarter earnings and force the company to restate some financial results.
Business,The European Union #39;s head office on Wednesday predicted a smooth transition to the euro in the 10 new EU nations that are hoping to adopt the common currency by 2010.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s going to be difficult, if not impossible, to beat Google at its own game. Google is king of the search engine world for a very good reason: Google works."
Sports,"One pitcher in the history of baseball has won more Cy Young Awards than Randy Johnson, and he widened his lead Tuesday. Houston Astros ace Roger Clemens earned his record seventh Cy Young "
Sports,ROME : All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu said he was hoping to make a return to competitive rugby in 12 months #39; time and then help New Zealand win the 2007 World Cup in France.
Sports,"Norway #39;s best-known soccer coach, Egil  quot;Drillo quot; Olsen, will return to active duty when he takes over the head job at elite division club Fredrikstad next season."
World," Peace talks between Sudan's government  and Darfur rebels ended on Wednesday, a day after Khartoum  bowed to international pressure and signed agreements on  security and humanitarian issues with rebels."
Business,Casino giant MGM Mirage is building a \$4bn gambling resort complex in the centre of Las Vegas.
Business,"The European Commission is to start monitoring China, Ukraine and Russia to see if they are making genuine efforts to stop counterfeit goods."
Business,Netflix spins the color wheel for a spell and it's a much brighter color than red.
Business,"Cisco Systems Inc. shares had their biggest decline in three months, dragging down other technology stocks, after Chief Executive John Chambers said sales growth will slow this quarter "
Business,"Imprisoned homemaking mogul Martha Stewart has asked the company she founded, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., to reimburse her for \$3."
Business,"Telecommunications company Swisscom AG reported Wednesday that third-quarter net income fell 10 percent and said it would cut about 390 jobs, or 2.5 percent of its fulltime work force, next year."
Business,"Brussels has said the EU #39;s newest members should adopt the euro in one step, in contrast to the currency #39;s original phased introduction."
Business,"The first case of soybean rust, an economically devastating disease for farmers, has been found in the mainland United States, the US Agriculture Department said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s search engine is due to appear on MSN tomorrow, Thursday, according to an awful lot of anonymous sources. The New York Times heard from  quot;a person knowledgeable about the announcement quot; while Reuters made do with  quot;sources close to the company quot;."
Sci/Tech,"In a bid to further differentiate itself from open-source rivals, Microsoft this week says it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers."
Sci/Tech,"Skype Technologies is teaming with Siemens to offer cordless phone users the ability to make Internet telephony calls, in addition to traditional calls, from their handsets."
Sci/Tech,"November 10, 2004  If you #39;ve needed an excuse to buy a new phone, now you #39;ve got one, provided that you have some extra cash lying around: SK Telecom and KTF said yesterday that they will begin offering video phone services in Korea within a couple of "
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Current world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport and former top-ranked superstar Serena Williams will be among those seeing action Wednesday night at the season-ending \$3 million WTA Tour Championships."
Sports,"Yes, the product is overpriced and the constant barrage of piped in sound effects is enough to drive Seinfeld #39;s Lloyd Braun into another nervous breakdown (hearing Ric Flair #39;s patented  quot;Wooo!"
Sports,"SYDNEY: Australian legend-in-the-making Michael Clarke trained with New South Wales yesterday, but has stuck to his pledge to play club cricket rather than face New Zealand today."
Sports,"The Great One hit TO yesterday and made it feel a bit more like winter. Wayne Gretzky was a pretty fair player in his day, and his time as an executive has been equally well spent."
World,"An Italian aid worker walked free from the jungles of the southern Philippines on Wednesday, a day after he was abducted by local gunmen, officials said."
World,"A Thai legislator says the death toll from a riot and its aftermath in the largely Muslim south may be far higher than the officially acknowledged 85, most of whom suffocated in army custody."
World,A soldier in the Black Watch battle group has been injured after a mortar round was fired into the troops #39; central Iraq base. The attack on Camp Dogwood came two days after a fourth member of the 850-strong group was killed in a suicide bomb attack.
World,"MOSUL, Iraq, Nov 10 (AFP) - At least 22 people were killed in a wave of violence in northern Iraq Wednesday, prompting the government to slap curfews on the Sunni Muslim cities of Mosul and Baiji."
Business," Media company E.W. Scripps Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SSP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SSP.N</A>  on Wednesday raised its forecast for broadcast television  advertising revenue in the current quarter, citing a  stronger than expected market for political commercials in  October."
Sci/Tech,The Bofra worm was released Monday--one day before the software giant's monthly patch update.
Sports," Mickael Pietrus gave Golden State just the lift it needed, contributing 15 points and six rebounds off the bench as the Warriors ended a four game losing streak with a 104 96 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"In the very week Mozilla Firefox Version 1.0 was launched, a series of potentially nasty security holes have been uncovered in older versions of the browser."
Sci/Tech,"Skype Technologies SA is teaming with Siemens AG to offer cordless phone users the ability to make Internet telephony calls, in addition to traditional calls, from their handsets."
Sci/Tech,Software giant expands its indemnification program to cover the majority of its customers.
Sci/Tech,"Multifunction devices, workgroup printers, and a new digital pen debut."
Sci/Tech," South Korea's Samsung SDI Co., the world's leading display maker, said that it has developed the first all angle three dimensional (3D) display panels for mobile phones."
Business, Oil prices rebounded from seven week  lows on Wednesday as U.S. heating oil stocks fell for an eighth  straight week ahead of winter.
Sports," Ireland's Philip Walton, who holed the  winning putt for Europe at the 1995 Ryder Cup, tees off this  week in a field of 168 at the European Tour qualifying school  finals in Spain."
Business,"Tech weakness hurts composite, while broader market little changed ahead of expected Fed rate hike. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Techs slumped early Wednesday on disappointment about Cisco #39;s earnings, while the "
Business,VoIP has escaped regulation by individual states in the US after a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC decided that Vonage Holdings #39; DigitalVoice service could not be governed by dual 
Business,"Homebuilder DR Horton Inc. (DHI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 52 percent increase in quarterly profit on strong orders for new homes and forecast better-than-expected results for 2005."
Business,"The casino company Wednesday announced ambitious plans to create a 66-acre city-within-a-city on the Las Vegas Strip between the Bellagio, which MGM Mirage owns, and the Monte Carlo, in which it holds a 50 stake."
Business,"Interest rates may have peaked, the Bank of England has signalled as it warned that house prices could fall further in the coming months."
Business,"Major banks being investigated by the Commerce Commission for not properly disclosing credit card fees, insisted yesterday they have been upfront with the public over the fees for the past few years."
Sci/Tech,"The Siemens handset has been designed to provide cordless access to Skype features including free Skype-to-Skype calling, buddy lists, the Skype Global Directory and conference calling."
Sci/Tech,"On Monday, the Bluetooth SIG, the organization behind the Bluetooth specification, announced the launch of the Bluetooth v2.0 spec."
Sports,Sacked former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu was in Italy today for talks with Serie A leaders Juventus. The disgraced Romanian international is banned from all football until 
Sports," The much improved Orlando Magic will take aim at their fourth win in five games tonight, when they take on the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center."
Sports, The Toronto Raptors continues its Western Conference road trip tonight when they play the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.
Sci/Tech,"Young adults are the prime target of Vodafone's first video phones, which supports music downloads and TV clips."
World,"Fifteen years ago, Berliners took to the streets in a spontaneous explosion of disbelief and jubilation as they realized that the wall that had divided their city for 28 years had crashed to the ground literally and figuratively."
World,"India News, New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned home early today after attending the India-EU summit at The Hauge. He was received by Minister of State in the Prime Minister #39;s Office Prithviraj Chauhan at the Palam Technical Area."
Business,Microsoft this week reached legal and financial settlements with two of its most vocal antitrust critics -- Novell and the Computer  amp; Communications Industry Association.
Business,"WILMINGTON, Del. -- Chemical company Hercules Inc. posted a third-quarter loss, weighed down by a charge, and said it will restate results for certain quarters after it reviewed its accounting practices."
Business,"Federated Department Store Inc. posted better-than-expected earnings in the third-quarter of 2004 thanks to a sales rebound in Florida, where hurricanes had dampened sales in September."
Business," Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has rung up a healthy 21 per cent increase in third quarter profit to  $92.5 million, as total sales increased nine per cent from a year earlier to  $1."
Business,"The FCC has ruled against state regulation of voice-over-IP phone services, saying that disparate state regulations would slow their rollout."
Business,Microsoft is expanding its indemnification program for Windows and other software products in order to shield users from legal claims and patent disputes.
Business,"Still pushing for its big merger with Mandalay Resort Group (MBG ), casino giant MGM Mirage (MGG ) pulled another card out of its sleeve on Nov. 10 with a giant residential and casino project it claims will "
Business,The Environmental Protection Agency said yesterday it has agreed with 12 US airlines on steps to improve aircraft water quality after the agency #39;s tests discovered coliform bacteria generally found in feces in water on 12 percent of airplanes.
Sci/Tech," Software giant Microsoft is hoping to repel a challenge from Internet rivals Google and Yahoo by launching its own search engine on Thursday, according to reports on Wednesday in the American technology press."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 10, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - In a bid to further differentiate itself from open-source rivals, Microsoft Corp. yesterday said it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone is targeting the iPod generation with its third-generation cell phones, putting music and video downloading at the heart of its sales push."
Sci/Tech,"This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately reported vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the Vulnerability details section of this bulletin."
Sci/Tech,"A man has been arrested for selling portions of the Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 source code on-line after the software was illegally leaked onto the internet in February, according to reports."
Sci/Tech,IT security experts have intercepted a previously undocumented Trojan virus with a novel payload that attempts to send spam SMS messages to mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 10, 2004 (REUTERS) - IBM said yesterday it plans to offer Web conferencing as a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach small and midsize business customers while taking on more established rivals in the market."
Sci/Tech,A metro Atlanta school district under fire for putting evolution disclaimers in biology books is making its case today for why the stickers should stay.
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE: AMD) has entered into sourcing and manufacturing technology agreements with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.
Sports,"Arsenal midfielder Edu, who had just returned to the lineup after a calf injury, broke a toe in the Gunners #39; 3-1 Carling Cup win over Everton on Tuesday."
World,"Iraqi society, plagued by violenceand disputes over an all-out offensive in Fallujah, is in greatneed of intensified dialogue, a prominent Sunni politician said onWednesday."
World,"Two British soldiers have been injured, one seriously, in separate attacks close to the Camp Dogwood military base, south of Baghdad."
Business," The U.S. trade deficit narrowed  sharply in September, aided by a slide in the value of the  dollar, which helped push exports to record levels, a  government report showed on Wednesday."
Business," The first case of soybean rust has  been found on the mainland United States and could affect U.S.  crops for the near future, costing farmers millions of dollars,  the Agriculture Department said on Wednesday."
Business, Oil prices rebounded from seven week  lows on Wednesday as U.S. heating fuel stocks fell again ahead  of winter.
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>, fighting  to avoid bankruptcy, will issue up to 75 million shares to  employees and creditors. The news sparked a 5 percent drop its  stock on Wednesday."
Business," Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DHI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DHI.N</A> on  Wednesday posted a 52 percent increase in quarterly profit on  strong orders for new homes and forecast better than expected  results for 2005."
Business,"A union warns of ""very serious problems over Christmas"" if its members vote to strike in a row over pay."
World," Attacks against Jews have increased in Australia, a report by a major Jewish organization released Sunday showed."
Sci/Tech,"Saturn's largest moon Titan may have water-rich liquid welling up on to the surface from its warm interior, data from the Cassini spacecraft suggests."
Sports," UEFA have approved plans for artificial  pitches to be used at national and club level from the 2005/06  season, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday."
World," An anti union group is urging the Federal Election Commission to investigate one of the largest unions in the country, claiming the Service Employees International Union unlawfully spent workers' dues to elect Democrats in last week's election."
Business,The software monolith extends an intellectual property plan to all.   Also: U.S. opposes the WTO's online gambling plan   hellip;.  Microsoft will offer a long awaited preview of its search-engine technology   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech," The first case of soybean rust has been found on the mainland United States and could affect U.S. crops for the near future, costing farmers millions of dollars, the Agriculture Department said on Wednesday."
World," Dutch police stormed an apartment and  arrested two people on Wednesday, ending a 14 hour stand off  that began when suspects sought in anti terrorism probe wounded  three officers in a hand grenade blast."
Sci/Tech,Timing of viruses that exploit a flaw in IE could be sign that creators are trying to unsettle Microsoft.
Sci/Tech,Are MyDoom offshoots an attempt to throw Microsoft off-balance?
Sports," If heart and resiliency won championships, Colorado would have hoisted the Big 12 trophy before the title game even started."
Sci/Tech," The first U.S. cases of the fungus soybean rust, which hinders plant growth and drastically cuts crop production, were found at two research sites in Louisiana, officials said Wednesday."
World,"About 150 American, Australian, Canadian and Spanish nationals gathered at Abidjan #39;s sleek, modern airport. A Spanish air force plane."
Sci/Tech,"Young adults are the prime target of Vodafone's first video phones, which support music downloads and TV clips.\<br />  Photos: Vodafone's 3G explosion\"
Sports," Roger Clemens pitched well just hours after winning his seventh Cy Young Award, but Hisashi Iwakuma allowed just two hits to lead Japan to a 3 1 victory over the Major League All Stars on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone will primarily target the under-35's, a group which it characterized as the ""young, active, fun"" market."
Sci/Tech,"The 1.2 pound Sony Vaio U is powered by a 1.1GHz Intel Pentium M 733 processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 20GB, 1.8-inch hard drive."
Sci/Tech,Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry will consider company's open-source desktop suite for future bids. 
World,"The Russian president had been speaking of the need to maintain the effectiveness of the UN #39;s top council, the Indian government said."
Sci/Tech,"\\So FireFox 1.0 is released and the world rejoices (congrats guys !).  I sure\hope that Mammonsoft  has started working on IE 7.0 or they'll start to fall\behind.  Granted we have a long way to go before we catch up with Microsoft but\when you're on top you really have only one way to go (and thats down).\\Over at EWeek they're running an inteview with Mitchel Baker which is worth\checking out:\\""There's a whole set of things leading to interest in Firefox. One is the\product itself, which, once people have tried it, people love it. So it's both\innovative, it's got new features, it makes the Web a more enjoyable\experience, it makes people more comfortable, and it's fast. It's a set of\thi ...\\"
Business,"Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., Canada #39;s biggest pharmacy chain, said third-quarter profit rose 21 percent to C\$92.5 million (\$77.3 million)."
Business,"Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean island nation, won a World Trade Organization ruling that US legislation criminalizing online betting violates global laws."
Business,LOS ANGELES Boeing and defense contractor Northrop Grumman say they #39;ll bid as a team to compete for NASA #39;s manned and robotic space exploration program.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is raising the bar on intellectual property rights protection among software vendors -- particularly open source developers -- by extending its existing indemnification policy to 
Sci/Tech,"Even if you don #39;t play video games, chances are you #39;ve heard about  quot;Halo 2. quot;. Microsoft Corp. made sure of that with a massive PR blitz, boldly proclaiming  quot;there hasn #39;t been this much anticipation "
Sci/Tech,"Saturn #39;s largest moon Titan may have molten ice welling up to the surface from its warm interior, data from the Cassini spacecraft suggests."
Sports,"Juwan Howard scored 20 points for the Rockets, who dropped the Grizzlies to 0-and-4. Yao Ming added 14 points and eleven rebounds to the win."
Sports,"What once looked a like a promising Denver Nuggets season rapidly is going into the deep freeze. On Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center, the Nuggets were crushed by, egads, the Seattle SuperSonics 108-88."
Sci/Tech," Cell phone giant Vodafone Group PLC, which has spent years struggling to recoup billions spent on 3G licences, finally launched the cutting edge service Wednesday in much of Europe and introduced or beefed up its operation in a dozen other countries."
World,"Rauhi Fattouh, the man chosen as Yasser Arafat #39;s immediate successor as Palestinian Authority president, is a 55-year-old moderate who only became parliament speaker six months ago."
World,"Dutch police stormed a house tonight to end a day long siege of terror suspects holed up inside. Three suspects were arrested. Special forces had launched an earlier, pre-dawn, raid on the house in the capital "
World,A helicopter pilot and a Black Watch soldier were wounded close to Baghdad today as Prime Minister Tony Blair came under pressure from families of serving troops and over the future of Scottish regiments.
World,"Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced his long-awaited decision to remain in the government on Tuesday in a meeting with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, but it came with a catch: Netanyahu demanded a reassessment of unilateral disengagement."
World,"THE HAGUE, Nov 10 (AFP) - Shots were heard Wednesday near a building in The Hague where suspected terrorists are holed up and which is under siege by Dutch police, witnesses told Dutch television."
World," The legal attache for the U.S. Embassy was shot as he got out of his car in what appeared to be a botched robbery attempt, an embassy spokeswoman said Wednesday."
World," Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari arrived unexpectedly in the holy city of Mecca Wednesday where he met Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, the official SPA news agency reported."
Sci/Tech," Industry analysts say there are many pluses to BT buying Infonet Services, including giving BT more resources to be a more effective global networking player."
World,Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.
Sci/Tech,"Dogpile Adding Topix.net News Headlines\\Topix.net announced a deal with InfoSpace to add Topix.net's news headlines to InfoSpace's Dogpile metasearch service, and also to help Dogpile's new IntelliFind technology determine when news content is likely to be relevant to users' Web search queries.\\Through this agreement, Topix.net alerts Dogpile to breaking news ..."
Sci/Tech,A new family of worms which uses an unpatched vulnerability in Internet Explorer is spreading widely across the net.
Sports,LONDON : Saracens captain Hugh Vyvyan has been called up to the England replacements #39; bench for Saturday #39;s Test match against Canada at Twickenham as a result of an injury to back row forward Joe Worsley.
Sci/Tech," Video game accessory maker Mad Catz  Interactive Inc. will release a series of game related products  based on Disney properties starting with ""The Incredibles,"" Mad  Catz Chief Executive Darren Richardson said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Braving some of the world's coldest temperatures and wickedest winds, researchers are drilling ice cores in Antarctica to answer questions about global climate change."
Sci/Tech,"Veterans Day, November 11, recognizes U.S. soldiers who have seen combat on the nation's behalf. Two groups are working to ensure that veterans are remembered for their service."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have found that the ice in Greenland and the Arctic is melting so rapidly that most of it could be gone by the end of the century. Low-lying lands could be flooded and polar bears could go extinct, among other possibilities."
Sci/Tech,The Colombian poison-dart frog and six South Pacific bird species use the same rare neurotoxin in their skin and feathers. Now researchers say the animals may eat beetles to obtain the poison.
Sci/Tech,"With <i>The Polar Express</i> chugging into movie theaters and a fictional North Pole, we're finding out that sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. <b>Photo Gallery</b>"
Sci/Tech,"Birder Mathew Tekulsky reveals the effectiveness of a concealed location for viewing birds, as he describes the behavior of quail and jays in his yard."
Business,"Stocks were mixed Wednesday as Federal Reserve policymakers met and investors looked ahead to another hike in interest rates. In early afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial "
Business,The World Trade Organization confirmed that a US prohibition the cross-border gaming and gambling over the Internet was illegal under global trade rules.
Business," On Monday, Novell and Microsoft announced that the Redmond giant has agreed to pay  $536 million in cold, hard cash to settle an antitrust dispute regarding Novell #39;s Netware."
Business, France said Wednesday it plans to sell about one third of Areva SA in a partial privatization of the state owned nuclear group.
Business,Dimmer switch on those holiday lights. The board of Delta Air Lines (nyse: DAL - news - people ) gave its OK to use an exception to the New York Stock Exchange #39;s investor approval policy.
Business," Canadian Natural Resources, one of Canada #39;s largest natural gas and heavy oil producers, entered the acquisition market for a fourth time this year, buying energy properties from Houston based Anadarko for  $698 million."
Business,"The retailing giant Federated Department Stores Inc. on Wednesday reported a 10 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, citing improvements after Florida hurricanes hurt September sales."
Business,The US Environmental Protection Agency launched new drinking water quality inspections on airliners Tuesday after it found coliform bacteria in the drinking water of one of every eight passenger planes it tested.
Business,Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX :Nasdaq - news - research) shares rose in premarket trading Wednesday after the company announced a drug development deal with Switzerland-based Novartis (NVS :NYSE - news - research).
World, Hundreds of French citizens fled their  former colony Ivory Coast on Wednesday after days of  anti French riots and looting in a country once seen as a model  for Africa of post independence prosperity.
Sci/Tech,"After at least a year of talk and sneak peeks, Microsoft starts its run at Google. By Gregg Keizer, TechWeb News. Microsoft will push its homegrown search software into beta tests Thursday, its first real move "
Sci/Tech,  (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW)    Software giant Microsoft (microsoft.com) issued a patch for a flaw in Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0 on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,VoIP provider Skype has teamed up with Siemens Communications to offer cordless phones in a move that gives Skype users the ability to drop their headsets and use Siemens phones for free Web telephoning.
Sci/Tech," Could it be? Another bit of videogame goodness graced by the Star Wars universe? It looks that way, as LucasArts President Jim Ward told Reuters that a new Star Wars RTS title for the PC is on the way."
Sci/Tech,"Emboldened by the success of a stem cell ballot initiative in California last week, two scientists who have long pushed for an ambitious research center for the biotechnology "
Sci/Tech, The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association announced this morning that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has become the United Kingdom #39;s fastest selling videogame of all time.
Sci/Tech,"A Microsoft lawyer said the arrest was  quot;significant, quot; given the value of the source code.  quot;It is our secret recipe, our secret formula like the Coke formula, quot; associate general counsel Tom Rubin said."
Sci/Tech, Its not just the wonderful iSeries that comes out of IBM Rochester. The clever folks at the Minnesota hotbed of technical innovation are also responsible for the BlueGene/L supercomputer 
Sci/Tech,"WAYNE, NJ --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 10, 2004 -- ECI Conferencing Services, the largest, privately-held full-service audio and web conferencing provider, today announced it has renewed its partnership contract "
Sci/Tech, Web search leader Google Inc.  said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of  its Gmail service to check their e mail via Microsoft Outlook  or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
World,The Treasury Department added a Peruvian airline Wednesday to the U.S. government's list of entities suspected of links to drug trafficking.
Business," Oil prices rebounded from seven week  lows Wednesday, jumping  $1 as a drawdown in U.S. heating fuel  stocks rekindled worries about thin supply levels ahead of the  northern winter."
World,"The US Federal Reserve, headed by Alan Greenspan, raises interest rates by 0.25 in a widely anticipated move."
Sports,"But after saying the same thing this time last year, the pitcher known as  quot;The Rocket quot; acknowledges the other one-tenth keeps the door open for a possible return."
Sports,NASCAR officials e-mailed a bulletin to team executives Tuesday afternoon advising them that a longstanding ban on hard-liquor advertising will be lifted for next season.
World,Malaysian deputy PM Anwar Ibrahim attacks Bangkok's handling of Muslim unrest in southern Thailand.
Sports,"Bobby Cox is voted NL Manager of the Year for leading the Braves to a 13th straight division title, and Buck Showalter wins the AL honor  after his Rangers became a contender."
Sports,"NASCAR returns to its roots by lifting a ban on liquor ads on cars, opening the door for teams to be sponsored by distilled spirits."
World,"ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (CP) - Two planes chartered by Canada were on standby Wednesday to evacuate citizens who have been trapped, along with thousands of French and other foreigners, for days by violent attacks targeting French civilians and troops in this "
World,Wednesday saw another twist in the drawn-out cliffhanger on Yasser Arafats demise which started 13 days ago. The senior Palestinian Muslim cleric Sheikh Taissir Tamimi who was dispatched to the Percy hospital 
World,"There was relief all around after an Italian volunteer aid worker was freed unharmed yesterday in Lanao del Norte. Andrea Cianferoni was lucky to be kept in captivity for only a day, but the swiftness of his "
World,"A consortium of major industrial nations has not been able to agree on where to build the world #39;s first nuclear fusion reactor, but the European Union is making it clear that one will be built in France, in any case."
World,"LONDON : The United States faced rare criticism over human rights from close ally Britain, with an official British government report taking Washington to task over concerns about Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay jail."
World,"A fire in a Russian workers #39; hostel killed at least 14 people and may have injured many more, the Emergencies Ministry said on Wednesday."
Business," The U.S. ambassador to Kuwait and  other senior U.S. officials put pressure on Halliburton <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A>  to award a contract to a Kuwaiti company suspected of  overcharging to bring fuel into Iraq, according to State  Department documents released on Wednesday."
World," Dutch police stormed an apartment and  arrested two people on Wednesday, ending a 14 hour stand off  that began when suspects sought in an anti terrorism probe  wounded three officers with a hand grenade."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after  the Federal Reserve reassured by indicating that further  interest rate rises were likely to remain at a ""measured"" pace,  as it increased rates by a quarter point."
World," A fire in a Russian workers' hostel  killed at least 19 people and may have injured many more, the  Emergencies Ministry said on Wednesday."
Business," Private weather forecaster EarthSat  updated its winter weather outlook on Wednesday to slightly  milder than its forecast three weeks ago, but it is still  calling for this winter to be colder than last year's."
World,MOSCOW. Nov 10 (Interfax) - Parties to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project (ITER) failed to agree on the site of building the first reactor at their meeting in Vienna this week.
Sports,"Kevin Harvick and Kasey Kahne were put on probation through the end of NASCAR's season and fined \$10,000 each Wednesday for deliberately crashing into each other after a race at Phoenix International Raceway."
Sports,"Unless you #39;ve spent the last 24 hours on Neptune, or if you read something besides the sports section, you #39;ve heard all about former Ohio State star running back Maurice Clarett #39;s recent allegations to an ESPN The Magazine reporter of loaned cars, cash "
Business,"The Federal Reserve boosted a key short-term interest rate by one-quarter percentage point Wednesday, the fourth increase this year."
Business,"Shares of FLYi Inc., operator of fledgling low-cost carrier Independence Air, dove as much as 36 percent in Wednesday trading after the company confirmed it may file for bankruptcy if it is unable to make \$83 million aircraft lease payments in January."
Sci/Tech,Chip giant Intel Corp. reported Wednesday that its board doubled the company's quarterly dividend and authorized an expansion of its ongoing stock repurchase program.
Sci/Tech,"In a ruling that could open the United States to offshore Internet gambling, a World Trade Organization panel Wednesday said Washington should drop prohibitions on Americans placing bets in online casinos."
Sci/Tech,"Everyone seems to have a different definition of nanotechnology, each one deficient in its own way. Missing Links"
World, A right wing militant accused of shooting at French President Jacques Chirac during the Bastille Day parade in 2002 is to go on trial for attempted murder in Paris on Monday.
Sci/Tech,Company plans to help software companies certify products for SuSE Linux operating system.
Business,"Free quotes on mortgages, annuities, life and auto insurance, and all your financial and insurance needs. A local MostChoice expert helps you at no cost or obligation. Quick and easy form."
Sci/Tech,"In yet another blow to Intel's Itanium ambitions, Microsoft says its big-server version of Windows won't run on the new chip."
Business,"BATON ROUGE, La. Nov 10, 2004 - The first US cases of the fungus soybean rust, which hinders plant growth and drastically cuts crop production, were found at two research sites in Louisiana, officials said Wednesday."
Business,Nicolas Sarkozy lifted the veil Wednesday on what is likely to be his last major sell-off as France #39;s finance minister - the partial privatization of the state-owned nuclear group Areva SA.
Business,"Belgian-based supermarket group Delhaize (DELBt.BR: Quote, Profile, Research) raised its outlook for the year after beating expectations with a 33-percent third "
Sci/Tech,USA Today:  quot;Firefox proponents acknowledge it will have to do a lot more than swipe a few percentage points of market share to pose a significant threat to Explorer.
Sports,"Jason Robinson has said that he turned to his faith after he was asked to be England captain by coach Andy Robinson. Robinson, who is a devout Christian, will lead England against Canada at Twickenham on Saturday."
World," Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinian gunmen Wednesday during a firefight in the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said."
Sports,Rashad McCants wasn #39;t thinking about last year at Kentucky. Jawad Williams said last year was last year. And Sean May was thinking more about his last game than North Carolina #39;s Jan. 3 defeat at Rupp Arena.
Sci/Tech,"Launching in 2005, Uphonia is the latest of the ""just add water"" virtual cell phone networks.\"
Business,"The Fed repeated its assertion of the past several months that it would raise short-term rates at a ""measured pace."""
Sports,"Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - Jose Luis Castillo successfully defended his World Boxing Council lightweight championship with a split decision over Joel Casamayor at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. will roll out POP3 (Post Office Protocol) support gradually over the coming weeks to Gmail users, who will be able to use the feature to download e-mail messages from Gmail servers to e-mail applications on devices such as PCs and wireless devices."
Sci/Tech,IBM on Wednesday announced the pre-release of several tools for SMBs (small and midsize businesses) designed to speed development of solutions built on IBM middleware.
Sports,"Shakedown Saturday came and went. Nothing changed. So the Bowl Championship Series has its annual nightmare. When the final BCS standings are released today, the USC Trojans (12-0) and Oklahoma Sooners (12-0) are expected to be matched in the Jan."
Sci/Tech,Gateway's new motherboard design helps machines run cooler and more quietly than other Gateway desktops.
Sci/Tech,Contract with Department of Defense is part of homeland security boom.
Sports,"BEAVER CREEK - Ski racing requires a rare blend of fearlessness, stellar reactions and bionic will - the latter being vital to longevity."
Business," Ford Motor Co. may again help its  former unit Visteon Corp., but the struggling parts maker has  some hard decisions to make first, Ford Chairman and Chief  Executive Bill Ford Jr. said Wednesday."
World,"EU-Iranian talks to get Iran to suspend uranium enrichment in order to avoid possible UN sanctions have hit a snag, even as deadlines are beginning to fall towards resolving the crisis, diplomats told AFP Wednesday."
World," Cat Stevens, the singer known for hits like Peace Train, has been honoured with a peace prize from former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev."
World,"Burundi #39;s President Domitien Ndayizeye has fired his vice president, Alphonse Kadege, for allegedly undermining a peace process aimed at ending the nation #39;s civil war."
Business,"Philip Morris USA challenged a \$10.1 billion consumer fraud ruling Wednesday, telling the Illinois Supreme Court that its ""light"" cigarettes performed as advertised."
Business,Delta Air Lines is to issue millions of new shares without shareholder consent as part of moves to ensure its survival.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's board turns down Oracle's ""best and final"" offer. But the database software giant is still on the prowl."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly two years after filing for bankruptcy protection, the Linux vendor is making a profit."
Business,Lower-than-expected sales at Cisco Systems Inc. sent tech stocks tumbling Wednesday while the overall market was little changed after the Federal Reserve announced a widely expected interest rate hike.
Business,"Oil prices rebounded from seven-week lows Wednesday, jumping \$1 as a drawdown in US heating fuel stocks rekindled worries about thin supply levels ahead of the northern winter."
Business,"Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ) on Wednesday said that it doubled its quarterly dividend, to 8 cents from 4 cents. Led by Chief Executive Craig Barrett, the firm said it expects to pay out about \$2 billion in dividends next year."
Business,No doubt you saw that Microsoft is coughing up \$536 million to pay off an antitrust claim brought by Novell on behalf of its NetWare operating system.
Business," Delta Air Lines (DAL) said Wednesday it plans to eliminate between 6,000 and 6,900 jobs during the next 18 months, implement a 10 across the board pay reduction and reduce employee benefits."
Business," Pfizer dismissed a report on the safety of its pain reliever Bextra, but the new controversy weighed on the stock price of the US pharmaceutical giant."
Business,"This morning, MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGG) announced its latest plan for the Las Vegas Strip: a multibillion-dollar  quot;urban metropolis quot; spanning 66 acres between Bellagio and the Monte Carlo on the Strip."
Business,"Fletcher Building Ltd., New Zealand #39;s largest building products maker, said it is considering buying parts of Australian construction group Amatek Holdings Ltd."
Business,I know why the caged mogul sings. Celebrity jailbird Martha Stewart has asked the eponymous firm she founded to reimburse her for \$3.
Business,"Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP reported Wednesday that a fatal accident involving one of its pipelines in San Jose, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Never shy about arriving late, Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) is expected to launch a new version of its search service Thursday as the software titan seeks a stronger spot in that lucrative corner of Internet advertising."
Sci/Tech,Web surfing has belonged almost exclusively to Microsoft Corp. #39;s Internet Explorer ever since it buried Netscape #39;s pioneering browser.
Sci/Tech,Web search leader Google Inc. said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft posted a patch on Tuesday afternoon for Internet Security  amp; Acceleration Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0. The patch fixed a spoofing vulnerability that Microsoft rated an  quot;important quot; problem.
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone is aiming for the iPod generation with its third-generation cell phones, putting music and video downloading at the heart of its sales push."
Sci/Tech,"The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended a controversial study aimed at exploring how infants and toddlers absorb pesticides and other household chemicals, officials said yesterday."
Sci/Tech," The best new toys on Canadian store shelves as the shopping season approaches include a dancing robo t and an electronic guessing game, according to a new report."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will come out with a special version of Windows next year for clusters, but it won #39;t run on Intel #39;s most powerful server chip, at least for now."
Sci/Tech,This summer mobile phone operators in Europe were warned that within a year the heavy reliance on Java-powered cell phones and handhelds would make the devices a likely target for attackers.
Sci/Tech,"A Connecticut man was arrested Tuesday by the FBI and charged with selling stolen source code of Windows NT and Windows 2000. William P. Genovese, 27, of Meriden, Conn."
Sci/Tech,The French Competition Council has dismissed a case brought by Virgin #39;s French arm against Apple Computer for alleged abuse of market dominance.
Sci/Tech,"The Irvine, Calif., PC maker on Thursday will revamp its E-Series line of desktop PCs for businesses with three new models, including a 6300 that sports a new motherboard design, dubbed Balanced Technology Extended (BTX), that helps machines run cooler "
Sci/Tech,Two US Interior Department agencies may clash over separate and apparently incompatible efforts to help the northern sage grouse. The Fish and Wildlife Service is trying to 
Sports,"EMLYN Hughes. Arguably the greatest player ever to wear a Liverpool shirt, died yesterday from a brain tumour. He had been battling the illness for the last 15 months."
Sports,Sprinter Jerome Young was banned for life by the US Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday following the former 400-metre world champion #39;s second positive test for an illegal steroid.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Bobby Cox, who has guided the Atlanta Braves to a record 13 straight division titles, has been named the 2004 National League Manager of the Year."
Sports,"NASCAR announced Wednesday morning that it will now allow sponsorship from distilled spirits for teams in the sport.  quot;We felt the time was right to allow distilled spirits companies into NASCAR, quot; said Mike Helton, president of NASCAR."
Sports,"As we head down the stretch of the season, the significance of each game will be amplified. While it is difficult to envision any team looking past an opponent at this juncture of the season "
Sports,"HEMPSTEAD, NY (AP-CP) - Quarterback Ricky Ray, who guided the Edmonton Eskimos to a Grey Cup title last year, has been signed to the New York Jets active roster."
Sports,London: Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralidharan will be able to bowl his controversial doosra if a recommendation from an ICC expert panel is ratified and accepted.
Sci/Tech,"  WYSIWYG is dead; long live WYSIWYM - What You See Is What You Mean!    Well, perhaps that's an exaggeration.  WYSIWYG seemed like a great idea last century ;-).  With all the latest display and print technology, one could craft a document on screen and see it how it would be printed.  The WYSIWYG paradigm has become so entrenched in UI design it's almost taken for granted by users and developers.  "
World,"Srinagar, Nov. 10: Srinagar erupted in widespread public anger on the fourth day of protests against an alleged double rape by an army major even as a separatist leader was detained."
World,"Israeli soldiers shot and killed a man swimming towards the northern Gaza Strip settlement area and arms were found in the area, the army reported."
World,"A car bomb targeting police exploded on a crowded Baghdad street Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 15 others, police said."
Sports," Bobby Cox was voted NL Manager of the Year on Wednesday for leading the rebuilt Atlanta Braves to a record 13th straight division title, and Buck Showalter won the AL honor after his Texas Rangers went from also ran to contender."
Sci/Tech,Gateway's new motherboard design helps machines run cooler and more quietly than other Gateway desktops.
Sci/Tech, Web search leader Google Inc.  said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of  its free Gmail service to check their e mail via Microsoft  Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
Business,"Rising sales and net income isn't always what it seems, especially when there's a big, fat inventory hairball in the way."
Business,Independent film producer and distributor Lions Gate has a roaring second quarter.
Business,Blackboard is turning in good growth and rising margins with two hot education software products.
Business,The department store chain is gaining momentum going into the holiday season.
Sports," The last time Jim Bates was head coach of a football team, it was with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the USFL. In 1985. The Miami Dolphins' new interim coach expects some things have changed."
Business," Starbucks Corp. , the world's largest coffee shop chain,  on Wednesday said quarterly net profit rose 47 percent, helped by its aggressive store expansion and an extra week in the period."
Sports," As expected, the Minnesota Vikings will play another game this week without All Pro wide receiver Randy Moss."
Business," Intel Corp. , the world's largest maker of computer chips, said on Wednesday it would double its quarterly dividend to 8 cents a share, the second time this year it has doubled its cash payout."
Sports, North Carolina State has the most turnovers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Florida State is among the conference leaders in takeaways.
Sci/Tech,Contract with Department of Defense is part of homeland security boom.
Sports," Serena Williams still loves playing tennis, although her passion for fashion is undeniable."
World, Taliban linked militants holding three U.N. hostages claimed Wednesday the Afghan government has agreed to free some of their jailed comrades to prevent the killing of the foreign captives.
Business," The Federal Reserve on Wednesday  nudged U.S. interest rates up a quarter percentage point for  the fourth time this year, citing healthier job markets and  indicating it will press on with a rate rise campaign."
Sci/Tech, Antigua and Barbuda beat long odds as the World Trade Organization confirmed a ruling that a ban in the United States on Internet gambling violates global trading rules.
Business," Starbucks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBUX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBUX.O</A>, the  world's largest coffee shop chain,  on Wednesday said quarterly  net profit rose 47 percent, helped by its aggressive store  expansion and an extra week in the period."
Sci/Tech," Some may have thought Apple's iPod Socks, first show at Apple's special event in San Jose, Calif. in October, were an elaborate joke. If so, the joke's on them, because iPod Socks are now available for pre order from the Apple Store for US #36;29. Apple plans to ship the iPod holders in early December. iPod Socks ship six to a box, and come in hues including green, purple, grey, blue, orange and pink. The knit holders fit all iPod models, according to Apple."
Business," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>, the world's  largest maker of computer chips, said on Wednesday it would  double its quarterly dividend to 8 cents a share, the second  time this year it has doubled its cash payout."
Sci/Tech, Web search leader Google Inc. said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its free Gmail service to check their e mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
Sports," COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) - World 400 meters  champion Jerome Young has been given a lifetime ban from  athletics for a second doping offense, the U.S. Anti-Doping  Agency (USADA) said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," A new front has been opened in the long dormant browser war, with an open source program called Firefox aiming to challenge Microsoft's dominant Internet Explorer."
Business," Software maker Oracle Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Wednesday said it will let PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>  shareholders decide for themselves whether to accept Oracle's   $8.8 billion hostile takeover bid after learning that  PeopleSoft's board of directors will reject it."
World, Sen. Elizabeth Dole has secured more than half of the votes she needs to become the first woman to lead the GOP campaign committee that works to help elect Republicans to the Senate.
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles  defensive tackle Sam Rayburn is listed as questionable for  Monday's game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium,  while kicker David Akers is probable. Neither player practiced  on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. said it was prepared to walk away from its bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft, saying it had learned that its  quot;final quot; offer was on the verge of being rejected."
Business," U.S. stocks finished little changed on  Wednesday after comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve left  investors expecting a rate increase in December, while  technology stocks slid following disappointing earnings from  bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A>."
Business, U.S. Treasury prices fell on Wednesday  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and suggested  in its post meeting statement that further tightening was  likely.
World," Driving 6 mph over the speed limit got Roy Caballes pulled over. But what happened next landed him at the Supreme Court, which considered Wednesday when police can use drug sniffing dogs."
Business," Grocery retail chain Whole Foods  Market Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WFMI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WFMI.O</A> on Wednesday reported a 27 percent rise in  quarterly profit as demand for organic and natural food  outstripped rising expenses."
World, The lawyers appointed to defend Slobodan Milosevic in his war crimes trial said on Tuesday their relationship with the defendant had been irreparably damaged and renewed their plea to be allowed to withdraw from the case.
Sci/Tech,Henry Schein will distribute Applied Digital's implantable VeriChips to doctors' offices across the country.
Sci/Tech," Scientists working for the government have developed standards to measure the accuracy of anthrax detection tests, hoping to steer first responders away from tests that have delivered too many false readings."
World," Chilean President Ricardo Lagos  received a chilling report on Wednesday from a government  commission that interviewed more than 30,000 victims to  chronicle for the first time the systematic use of torture  during Augusto Pinochet's 1973 1990 dictatorship."
Sci/Tech,i2 Technologies is hoping to continue its rebound by rolling out new technology aimed at retailers and manufacturers and forming partnerships that will help make its applications easier to integrate.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft has increased its earnings results for the third quarter after recalculating the income tax benefit related to the severance package for its former CEO, Craig Conway."
World,"Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was preparing Saturday to meet in London with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the BBC reported."
Sci/Tech,"Corporate America needs to find ways to leverage government investments in powerful supercomputers to make sure the technology finds its way into the private sector, according to a panel at this week's SC2004 Supercomputing Conference."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation is busy planning enhancements to its new open-source Firefox Web browser, including the possibility of integrating it with a variety of desktop search tools."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft yesterday said it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers in a move to set itself apart from open-source rivals.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco yesterday reported net revenue of \$6 billion for its first quarter, a slight uptick compared with the previous quarter but 17.1 more than in the year-ago quarter."
Sci/Tech,"The update for the e-mail program focuses mainly on security enhancements and adds a feature dubbed ScamWatch, which aims to combat ""phishing"" on the Internet."
Business,PeopleSoft board members on Wednesday rejected Oracle #39;s  quot;best and final quot; offer in the often contentious 17-month hostile takeover battle--but the database software giant remains on the hunt.
Business,"LOS ANGELES : A South Korean Boeing 747 carrying hundreds of passengers came within 12 second of hitting another jet at Los Angeles airport after a ground traffic control mix-up, a report showed."
Sci/Tech,Computerworld columnist Yuval Kossovsky touts the new iMac G5 to his wife and she makes the switch from her PC -- with the help of a few migration tools.
Sports,"Jason Robinson, who will lead world champions England for the first time against Canada on Saturday, says he feels blessed to have been appointed captain."
Sports,"In the week leading up to the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Maurice Clarett was denied the chance to attend a friends funeral in Youngstown."
Business,"Sure the currency is tumbling, but don #39;t expect the FOMC to do much out of the ordinary today. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - It #39;s pretty clear that another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve today will not be much of a headline maker."
Business," Oil prices recovered from seven week lows on Wednesday, surging more than 3 per cent as a drawdown in US heating fuel stocks rekindled worries about thin supplies ahead of the northern winter."
Sci/Tech,"A new front has been opened in the long-dormant browser war, with an open-source program called Firefox aiming to challenge Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer."
Sports," Atlantas Bobby Cox and St. Louis Tony La Russa, among the top nine winningest skippers of all time, are the leading contenders for the National League Manager of the Year honors, which will be announced Wednesday."
Sports," Contrary to previous reports, Mel Stottlemyre will return to the New York Yankees as their pitching coach for the 2005 season."
Sci/Tech,"Opera Browser - Firefox Not the Only IE Alternative\\Security flaws have long plagued Internet Explorer (IE), the market-dominating web browser from Microsoft. IE won the early browser wars, not only because it was free and bundled with Windows, but because it had some features and capabilities that its only real ..."
Business,"The Federal Reserve is likely to announce a quarter-point rise in the federal funds target rate from 1.75 percent to 2.0 percent, economists and traders agree."
Sci/Tech,"The Siemens USB adaptor is loaded with Skype software that enables users of Siemens phones to access Skype #39;s free Internet calling service as well as other features, such as buddy lists and conference calling."
World,"Muhammad Bardawi, 77, has witnessed Ramallah #39;s Mukata compound in all its incarnations: as a British Mandate police station, a Jordanian army post, an Israeli civil administration camp, the seat of the Palestinian Authority government, and now a shrine to "
Sports, Carolina running back Stephen Davis said Wednesday he expects to play again this season. He didn't sound very convincing.
Sports," Tracy McGrady missed most of the Houston Rockets' practice Wednesday because of nagging hip and groin injuries, though the two time NBA scoring champ could still play Thursday against Minnesota."
World," Sri Lanka's truce with Tiger rebels has brought fear instead of the expected peace dividend because of the continued forced recruitment of thousands of child soldiers, a rights group said."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on  Wednesday said its board had again unanimously rejected Oracle  Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>  $8.8 billion hostile tender offer, and Oracle  immediately appealed to PeopleSoft's shareholders, saying it  would leave the decision up to them."
Business,US stocks finished flat on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a fourth time this year and indicated it would keep its moderate campaign of tightening 
Business, news   research) said Wednesday its 185 flight superintendents have approved a new contract including 10 wage cuts.
Business,"The European Commission says it will go forward with its antitrust case against Microsoft, despite the software giant #39;s recent settlements, which led to Novell and the Computer and Communications "
Business,A World Trade Organization panel on Wednesday ruled that the United States should drop its ban on Americans wagering with offshore Internet casinos.
Business,Casual dining chain Steak n Shake Co. reported Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings doubled while same-store sales of company-owned restaurants increased for the period.
Business,The US Department of Agriculture #39;s Animal and Plant Inspection Service on Wednesday confirmed the presence of soybean rust on a soybean leaf samples taken from two plots associated with a Louisiana State University research farm Nov. 6.
Sci/Tech,"Look out, Google: the Redmond giant will make its long-awaited big splash into the search engine market tomorrow. The moment of truth has arrived."
Sci/Tech,"Skype #39;s free Internet telephony software works with Siemens phones via the Gigaset M34 USB adapter, an open interface adapter that is plugged into the USB connection point of a users #39; PC."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 10, 2004 (TECHWORLD.COM) - LONDON - A new Trojan horse is circulating that hijacks PCs and uses them to send SMS-based spam to mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,"THE sequel is king, and games with titles like The Sims 2, Burnout 3 and Myst IV receive far more attention than those increasingly rare games with no pedigree."
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON Ethical concerns have prompted the government to postpone a study of how children #39;s bodies absorb pesticides and other chemicals.
Sci/Tech,Federal prosecutors are charging a Connecticut man with illegally selling source code for the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems.
Sports,"Rangers rallied to beat crosstown rival Celtic for the first time in seven matches Wednesday, with Shota Arveladze scoring in extra time for a 2-1 win in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals."
Sports,Big guns Liverpool and Manchester United reached the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with 2-0 wins over holders Middlesbrough and an under-strength Crystal Palace 
Sports,"DAVIE, Fla. Nov 10, 2004 - The Miami Dolphins terminated the contract of starting free safety Antuan Edwards on Wednesday, citing his subpar play and the emergence of his backups as reasons for the surprising move."
Sports,"NASCAR lifted a decades-old ban on liquor ads on cars Wednesday, opening the door for teams to be sponsored next season by distilled spirits."
Sports,"The governing body of European soccer has approved artificial turf for its competitions at the club and national team level beginning next season, UEFA #39;s chief executive said Wednesday."
Sports,"  Lille handed Lyon their first defeat of the season on Wednesday, beating the champions 3 2 after extra time in a League Cup first round match."
Sports,"Major League Soccer plans to start a reserve league for developmental players, part of its 10-year sponsorship deal with Adidas that is the latest battleground between the Germany-based sportswear manufacturer and its US rival Nike Inc."
Sports," SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Controversial U.S.  sprinter Jerome Young has been banned for life after failing a  second doping test, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on  Wednesday."
World,"TENSION between Japan and China grew yesterday when an unidentified nuclear submarine sailed into Japanese waters. The submarine, which had been tracked since Monday and whose nationality remains unknown, was "
World,AN ARMY pilot attached to The Black Watch battle group was critically injured last night after being shot while at the controls of his helicopter.
Business, U.S. stocks finished flat on Wednesday  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a fourth  time this year and indicated it would keep its moderate  campaign of tightening credit instead of shifting to a more  aggressive gear.
Sports,Mayor Anthony A. Williams backs the idea of considering private investors to reduce the city's cost of building a ballpark for the Expos.
World," World leaders have been flooding  President Bush with congratulatory calls since his reelection  victory, but at least one    Spain's Jose Luis Rodriguez  Zapatero    appears to be having trouble getting through."
Sports,NBA forward Dennis Rodman attempts a comeback with the Orange County Crush of the American Basketball Association on Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," The hacking and identity theft tools now  earning big money for mainly eastern European organized crime  could be used by terrorists to attack the United States, an FBI  official said on Wednesday."
World,Ecuador's opposition parties fail in efforts to begin impeachment proceedings against President Lucio Gutierrez.
Sci/Tech,"Vodaphone, the biggest cell phone company in the world, has launched a music download service for mobile phones. Broadband Blog"
Sci/Tech,Price cuts and bundles have helped drive steady broadband growth.
Sci/Tech,Lofty figure backs up predictions that game would eclipse even the biggest Hollywood openings.
Sci/Tech," E mail authentication can help fight the growing spam e mail problem, but vendors need to come up with a single, open standard to avoid confusion and crippling costs for small ISPs (Internet service providers), participants in a U.S. government summit said Wednesday."
Business,"PeopleSoft (PSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) Wednesday publicly rejected Oracle #39;s (ORCL:Nasdaq - news - research) \$24-a-share takeover offer, saying the \$8."
Sci/Tech,Recently posted document throws a little light on a key feature of the next edition of Mac OS X.
Sci/Tech,"Broadband-for-business provider goes Hollywood, with the City by the Bay next in line."
Sci/Tech,Company says it will come out with 1-gigabit chip for mobile devices next year.
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its board had again unanimously rejected Oracle Corp. #39;s (ORCL."
Business,"chip stocks rallied to the day #39;s high, after initially trimming earlier gains, overnight as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point."
Business,"US stocks ended flat on Wednesday, as tech stocks came under pressure from disappointing earnings from technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc."
Business,"Bill Ford, Ford Motor Co. #39;s chairman and chief executive officer, called Wednesday for federal help with health-care costs and the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles."
Business,"PARIS The French government forged ahead on Wednesday with a plan to sell a one-third stake in the nuclear power group Areva on the Paris stock exchange early next year, a transaction that could raise more than 3."
Business,"LONDON Vodafone, the world #39;s biggest mobile phone operator, introduced long-delayed services like video calling across much of Europe on Wednesday, showing its cards four years after it got caught up in a \$100 billion-plus bidding frenzy that gripped the "
Business," (Business Wire)   Nov. 10, 2004    Intel Corporation today announced that its board of directors has approved a doubling of the quarterly cash dividend to 8 cents per share beginning "
Sci/Tech,"The company will shield all customers from legal costs and damages involving patent, copyright, trademark, or trade-secret disputes."
Sci/Tech,"Description: Game reviewer Robert Holt explains the new Xbox game Halo 2, released Tuesday. It #39;s expected to bring in an estimated \$80 million; the original Halo lured many gamers into buying Microsoft #39;s Xbox in the first place."
Sci/Tech,"A new Trojan horse that sends unauthorized spam to mobile phones via sms has been detected by anti-virus authority Sophos, marking a new trend in the convergence of viruses and mass-mail attacks."
Sci/Tech,"An upcoming Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) software product for clustered servers won #39;t run on Intel #39;s (INTC:Nasdaq - news - research) high-end Itanium 2 chip, according to a report first published on News."
Sci/Tech,"Three years ago, the first people to order an Apple iPod - announced as a  quot;breakthrough digital device quot; on 23 October 2001 - started receiving boxes in the post."
Sports,"Prso, whose forehead was swathed in a white bandage, was ready to come on to replace Thompson in the 27th minute after the striker had gritted his teeth to head a cross over."
Sports,"ROME, Nov 10 (SW) - Juventus increased the gap with Milan to six points, beating Fiorentina while the Rossoneri were held to a scoreless draw by Brescia."
Sports,"United who fielded effectively a reserve side, overcame Crystal Palace with first half goals from Louis Saha and Kieran Richardson."
Sports,He has urged UEFA to give the go-ahead for major competition matches to be played on artificial surfaces. The European governing body #39;s executive committee convenes for its latest gathering in Vienna on Wednesday.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Soccer, Soccer United Marketing and Adidas agreed to a 10-year partnership that makes Adidas the official sponsor and licensed product supplier for the United States #39; top soccer league."
Sports,"The Dolphins have released free safety Antuan Edwards, who has started eight of nine games this season. Agent Brian Levy said Wednesday the Dolphins told him the franchise wanted to take a look at younger players at the position."
Sports,BERLIN : Bayern Munich manager Felix Magath showed no sentiment towards his former club VfB Stuttgart with his new side triumphing 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the German Cup.
World," Sudanese government and rebel leaders from the war torn region of Darfur agreed to sign two accords on the humanitarian and security crises in the western area, delegates said."
World," Iran will pull out of the nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and develop its atomic programme in secret if Western countries threaten or put pressure on Tehran, a senior Iran diplomat was quoted as saying on Wednesday."
World,Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye dismissed Vice-President Alphonse Marie Kadege on Wednesday for failing in his main mission of assisting the head of state.
World,"GAZA: Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinian gunmen belonging to Hamas on Wednesday, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. An Israeli military spokeswoman said that the two gunmen had fired homemade rockets "
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Al-Jazeera has aired a videotape from a militant group that claims it #39;s captured 20 Iraqi soldiers in Fallujah. The tape shows the men in Iraqi National Guard uniforms, with their backs to the camera."
Sci/Tech,How the flawed interface design of a police dispatch system became a municipal issue in San Jose.
Sci/Tech,"Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, two hit video game sequels, have had tremendous advance sales. What's all the fuss about?"
Sci/Tech,Using radio scanners to wirelessly identify consumer products is simple in concept but dauntingly complex in reality.
Sci/Tech,A new robot is intended to serve the elderly by dispensing affection in the form of long-distance hugs.
Sci/Tech,"This week, Popeye made his debut as a computer-generated 3-D character in a 44-minute movie called ""Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy,"" available on DVD."
Business," The Nikkei average rose 0.24 percent at  the open on Thursday as a recovery in the dollar helped  exporters, though trade was slow as investors awaited key  domestic economic data and earnings reports from companies such  as Rohm Co."
Sports,"Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea all made it through to the quarter finals of the Carling Cup on Wednesday night. First-half goals from Louis Saha and Kieron Richardson saw Manchester United to a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford."
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank Yasser Arafat can be buried at his battered headquarters here as the Palestinians requested, the Israeli government decided Wednesday in a gesture to his likely successor, Mahmoud Abbas."
Business,US Federal Reserve said Wednesday that rate hikes can continue at a  quot;measured pace quot; as  quot;inflation and longer-term inflation expectations remain well contained quot;.
Business,"Defining the word unsurprising, PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors unanimously rejected Oracle #39;s  quot;best and final quot; \$24 per share offer for the company."
Business,LONDON: Oil prices fell to seven-week lows below \$47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another increase in US oil and natural gas inventories.
Business,"Vodafone finally launched its long awaited third-generation (3G) mobile phone services yesterday, prompting rival 3 to immediately dismiss them as a threat."
Business,"Imprisoned homemaking mogul Martha Stewart has asked the company she founded, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., to reimburse her for \$3."
Business,"Intel Corp. has taken some lumps this year due to weakening market conditions and several strategic errors, but the semiconductor supplier remains loyal to its shareholders."
Business,"Cyberonics Inc., a maker of medical devices to treat neurological disorders, said Wednesday that it swung to a loss in the fiscal second quarter as it struggled to regroup following regulators #39; rejection of a depression treatment."
Sci/Tech,"Tomorrow, Microsoft finally releases the beta version of its proprietary search engine. For over a year, webmasters and SEOs have seen evidence of MSNbot spidering their sites as MSN-Search gathered information and compiled its database."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The tobacco industry for many years claimed that it was unaware of biological evidence that smoking is harmful to health, but that was untrue according to a medical journal report."
Sci/Tech," quot;Skype is expanding the range of complementary platforms to provide consumers with choice and flexibility alongside the quality gains and cost-savings of modern calling, quot; says Skype CEO Niklas Zennstrm."
Sci/Tech,"Looks like Gmail is about to officially offer POP access, according to this message in their support database. This function has already been enabled by lots of third party tools, but has been expected from Google themselves for quite a while."
Sports,"Two Premiership managers have now felt the full force. Kevin Keegan was left totally embarrassed and David Moyes, judging by the shouts coming from the away team dressing room on Tuesday night, was just plain livid."
Sports,"The Rally Australia should have been the grand finale of Carlos Sainz #39;s career, a respectful send-off to one of the sport #39;s greatest drivers."
Sports,UEFA is contemplating dragging its European competitions down to the level of the average local five-a-side league by paving the way for the return of plastic pitches.
Sports,"Mel Stottlemyre announced his retirement on Wednesday, but that retirement won #39;t begin for another 11 or 12 months. The long-time Yankees pitching coach will return for "
Sports," Former Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Ricky Ray is a step closer to throwing his first pass in the NFL. Ray, 24, was activated Wednesday by the New York Jets and will serve as third string "
World,"WHEN Belinda Corke heard her five-year-old daughter, Georgia, shout  quot;Dingo, dingo quot;, she thought the child had spotted one of the wild dogs near their hotel."
World,Pakistani Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said that the ongoing military operation in the country #39;s tribal area is being carried out only against foreign terrorists.
World,"Pakistan Wednesday urged India to avoid disrupting conventional arms balance as it was against the quest for peace and security, being pursued by both the countries, the official Associated Press of Pakistan reported."
World," Dutch police stormed a flat after a  14 hour stand off in which four officers were wounded,  arresting two people, and detained five more elsewhere    all  suspected of links with a network of radical Muslims."
Sci/Tech," SEATTLE/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As Microsoft Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> prepares to launch its own Web search engine to take  on Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=GOOG.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">GOOG.O</A>, industry watchers are already  speculating over which rival will be left standing in the  high-stakes competition."
World,"Kofi Annan willl seek \$1.5bn to deal with what the UN calls the world's forgotten emergencies, many in Africa."
Business,"PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors is refusing yet again to entertain Oracle #39;s all-cash tender offer, according to a news release issued by Oracle on Wednesday afternoon."
Business,Cable  amp; Wireless drew a line under 50 years of corporate history yesterday by announcing it was relocating its London head office to Bracknell while unveiling a new organisational 
Sci/Tech,"For years, we #39;ve been subjected to warnings that  quot;global warming quot; might one day change the way we live our lives. That day, pretty much, is today."
Sports,Rangers came from behind to defeat Celtic 2-1 in extra time of an epic CIS Insurance Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. Shota Arveladze was the man who fired the home side ahead after fellow substitute Dado Prso 
World,The singer once known as Cat Stevens -- branded by the United States as a potential terrorist risk -- has been awarded a peace prize in Rome for his humanitarian work.
World,Several non-national families in a loyalist area of north Belfast are considering whether to relocate today following overnight racist attacks on their homes.
Business," PHILADELPHIA/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> board  on Wednesday again unanimously rejected Oracle  Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> \$8.8-billion hostile tender offer, leaving  Oracle to appeal directly to PeopleSoft shareholders to decide  on the bid for themselves."
Business, The dollar recovered from record lows  against the euro and clung near two week highs versus the yen  on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would press  on with its tightening campaign.
Sci/Tech,"As Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O prepares to launch its own Web search engine to take on Google Inc. GOOG.O , industry watchers are already speculating "
World,"The United Nations says Sudanese police have raided a camp in Darfur and destroyed makeshift homes, fired into the air and shouted at terrified villagers."
World,Iraqi forces fighting alongside US troops in Fallujah yesterday claimed to have found the houses in which civilian hostages were held by militants and beheaded in front of a camera.
World,"World leaders have been flooding President Bush with congratulatory calls since his reelection victory, but at least one -- Spain #39;s Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero -- appears to be having trouble getting through."
Business,"The directors of software firm Peoplesoft reject a fifth takeover offer from rival Oracle, decribing the \$8.8bn bid as inadequate."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer is still the apple of its own eye, but the company is trying to take a more modest tack with the public. Missing Links"
Sci/Tech,New program called Tycoon lets groups jockeying for needed computing power bid for the resources.
Sci/Tech,"SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- Simplifying Java programming is on the minds of Java development executives at Sun, but making the language available via an open source format remains off the table, according to executives at a Sun Chalk Talk session here on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's Board of Directors voted Wednesday to recommend that its stockholders reject Oracle's takeover offer of \$24 per share. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison quickly responded, saying the offer is final and that it is now up to PeopleSoft's shareholders to make a determination."
Business,"House prices will suffer a  quot;modest quot; fall over the next couple of years, the Bank of England warned yesterday as it cut its forecast for economic growth."
Business,"Martha Stewart, the jailed celebrity homemaker, has filed a claim with her company for \$3.7m (2.85m) for help with her legal bills."
Sci/Tech,"Polar bears could be decades from extinction, a survey into global warming has found. Steve Connor reports on the crisis that threatens the polar ice-cap."
Sports," It was sloppy game for Team Canada at the Four Nations Tournament, but Danielle Goyette saved the day. The 38 year old veteran scored with just 1:16 left in the third period to lift her "
World,"NEGOTIATORS claim to have secured a deal to free Annetta Flanigan, the kidnapped United Nations official, and her two colleagues in Afghanistan."
World,Extra police are patrolling in Northern Ireland in an attempt to stem a tide of racist attacks on immigrants after more violence on Latvians and Filipinos.
Sci/Tech,PC World's initial test results for this gaming chip are impressive.
Sports," After a pennant race and postseason dotted with reversed rulings, baseball will get another chance to see who else wants to give replay a look. The topic is on the agenda for Thursday at the GM meetings. And there seems to be growing support among teams to join the NFL, NBA and NHL in using instant replay on calls such as fair or foul and homer or not, but definitely not balls and strikes."
Sports,"SALEM   To shake its latest ailment, the Wake Forest men #39;s basketball team fed Eric Williams. He was eating it up in the second half, propelling the top ranked (not for long) Demon Deacons to a 90 73 "
Sports," Pedro Martinez, Jason Varitek and more than a dozen other Red Sox free agents might want to take advice from some people who know: Stay in Boston, or you'll regret it."
Business," Starbucks Corp.  on Wednesday said quarterly net profit rose 47 percent, helped by sales of new products like Frappuccino Light, aggressive store expansion, and an extra week."
Sports," NASCAR lifted its ban on hard liquor ads on cars Wednesday, easing restrictions aimed at cleaning up the image of a sport that traces its roots to good ol' boys running moonshine through the hills of Georgia and the Carolinas."
Business, The dollar recovered from record lows against the euro and clung near two week highs versus the yen on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would press on with its tightening campaign.
Sports," Tight end Billy Baber signed a one year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Wednesday, taking the roster spot of suspended backup fullback Andrew Pinnock."
Sports, The Washington Wizards unveiled a singles night promotion Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.
Sports,"Denver  This was Western Conference basketball, running, soaring and scoring, and the Denver Nuggets were the latest team from the West to remind the Heat it really isn #39;t suited for that kind of game."
Sports, The Boston Red Sox claimed left handed pitcher Billy Traber off waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
Sports, Steve Spurrier wants to return to college coaching.
Business,"THE future of AstraZenecas blood-thinning medicine, Exanta, was thrown into fresh doubt last night after Frances leading drugs regulator confirmed that it was reviewing the medicines approval status."
Business,"The Nikkei average was up 0.37 percent in mid-morning trade on Thursday as a recovery in the dollar helped auto makers among other exporters, but trade was slow as investors waited for important Japanese economic data."
World, Hundreds of French citizens fled their former colony Ivory Coast on Wednesday after days of anti French riots and looting in a country once seen as a model for Africa of post independence prosperity.
World," As President Bush prepares for a second term, hard liners are pressing once again for a more coercive approach if six party talks make no progress on resolving the North Korea nuclear issue."
Sci/Tech," Vodafone Group PLC launched high speed Internet services for mobile phones across much of Europe on Wednesday, ending a wait of several years since the world's biggest cell phone company spent billions for new wireless licenses at the height of the technology bubble."
Sports,World number one and defending champion Roger Federer of Switzerland was grouped with Australia #39;s Lleyton Hewitt in the draw on Wednesday for the season-ending ATP Tennis Masters Cup.
Sports, The Los Angeles Lakers activated fifth year veteran Slava Medvedenko from the injured list for Wednesday #39;s game at Memphis.
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc., which is introducing 20 new cell phones as it tries to avoid slipping to No. 3 in the market, signaled its confidence Wednesday for strong holiday sales and said there are no further product delays in sight."
World,"Yasser Arafat, who suffered a brain haemorrhage at a Paris hospital, was in a deep coma, when a top Muslim cleric has rushed to his bedside."
World,"France will begin evacuating its nationals and other Europeans from Ivory Coast starting Wednesday, the spokesman of French forces in the troubled west African country said."
Sci/Tech," Hoping to build on the success of a shoe that generated big sales but also was ridiculed when it was introduced 15 years ago, Reebok Inc. on Wednesday rolled out a next  generation high tech sneaker with a name that takes a cue from computer software launches: the Pump 2.0."
World," Special forces overpowered two suspected Islamic extremists Wednesday after a 15 hour armed standoff, adding to Dutch concerns that global terrorism has spread into their corner of Europe."
Sports,"The 2004 Miss World is about to be chosen - and for the first time TV audiences will be taking part. They can vote for their favourite beauties by phone, SMS text messaging, TV remote control and online."
World, A judge on Wednesday reduced the time former President Rafael Angel Calderon must spend in jail while being investigated on corruption charges.
Sci/Tech," Fox Entertainment Group Inc. will bring a spinoff of its hit television series ""24"" to cell phones next year in a tie up with mobile phone carrier Vodafone Group Plc, Fox said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," The Twentieth Century Fox studio, a veteran of the big screen and the TV screen, is about to break into an entirely new realm: the really little screen, the kind that comes on a cell phone."
World," Secretary General Kofi Annan on Wednesday recommended against reducing the U.N. mission in East Timor in its final six months, saying the new nation hasn't reached ""the critical threshold of self sufficiency."""
Sci/Tech," SANTA CLARA, CALIF.    Simplifying Java programming is on the minds of Java development executives at Sun, but making the language available via an open source format remains off the table, according to executives at a Sun  #8220;Chalk Talk #8221; session here on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors rejected Oracle Corp.'s  #36;9.2 billion takeover bid Wednesday and vowed to continue its staunch resistance even if a majority of the business software maker's shareholders decide to accept the offer.
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft's Board of Directors voted Wednesday to recommend that its stockholders reject Oracle's takeover offer of  #36;24 per share. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison quickly responded, saying the offer is final and that it is now up to PeopleSoft's shareholders to make a determination."
World," President Bush on Wednesday nominated White House counsel Alberto Gonzales, who helped shape the administration's controversial legal strategy in the war on terror, to be attorney general. He would be the first Hispanic to serve as the nation's top law enforcement officer."
World," Fresh from re election, President Bush is dusting off an ambitious proposal to overhaul Social Security, a controversial idea that had been shelved because of politics and the administration's focus on tax cuts and terrorism."
Sci/Tech," The decline of migratory birds due to an accelerating Arctic thaw may also disrupt the delicate ecosystems of their far flung winter homes from Africa to South America, experts said on Wednesday."
World," An anti union group is urging the Federal Election Commission to investigate one of the largest unions in the country, claiming the Service Employees International Union unlawfully spent workers' dues to elect Democrats in last week's election."
Sci/Tech," A rare okapi  #151; something of a cross between a giraffe and a zebra  #151; born at the St. Louis Zoo this summer is doing well despite a shaky relationship with its mother, zoo officials said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," The first U.S. cases of the fungus soybean rust, which hinders plant growth and drastically cuts crop production, were found at two research sites in Louisiana, officials said Wednesday."
World,"President Bush said that Alberto R.Gonzales had been ""a calm and steady voice at times of crisis"" as his White House counsel."
World,"Also, insurgents kidnapped three relatives of the Iraqi prime minister, Ayad Allawi, from their home in Baghdad."
Sci/Tech,"Engineering is among graduate fields with decline in new enrollment, a trend raising questions about U.S. tech leadership."
Business," The Nikkei average was up 0.34 percent by  midsession on Thursday as buyers went after companies with  solid earnings prospects such as Furukawa Electric Co. and  Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., while the dollar's recovery helped  auto makers."
Business,"Vodafone finally took the wraps off its 3G services yesterday, just in time for Christmas. It vowed to attract 10 million customers across 12 European countries and Japan to the new technology with a mixture "
Business,"National Australia Bank, despite reporting a healthy operating profit for its wealth management business, has ended an otherwise tough year on a bad note after today reporting a significant fall in cash earnings for 2004."
Business,Shareholders in Martha Stewart #39;s company have already paid heavily for the businesswoman #39;s personal woes. Now she is coming back for more.
Business,"The US government #39;s ban on cross-border gambling is an unfair trade barrier against the island nation of Antigua, the World Trade Organization said."
Business,"Delta Air Lines yesterday announced plans to cut up to 6,900 jobs over the next 18 months as it struggles to avoid bankruptcy. The airline is in the midst of a restructuring designed to cut \$5bn (2."
Business,"New Zealand #39;s unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in the three months to Sept. 30, the second lowest rate in the industrialized world and the country #39;s lowest level in at least 18 years."
Business,"Retailers and their customers face unduly high fees when using MasterCards, the Office of Fair Trading said yesterday in its latest provisional findings into the way card charges are set."
Business,United States authorities have confirmed they #39;ve found a new legume disease for the first time. Asian soybean rust has been confirmed in two plots at a research station in Louisiana.
Business,"Cola Amatil Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest soft drink maker, had its stock halted from trading, after the Australian Financial Review reported it may bid A $480 million ( $365 million) for fruit canner SPC Ardmona Ltd."
Sci/Tech,Siemens has announced a USB dongle that connects Skype users to a cordless phone. But it only works with Siemens #39; own handsets.
Sci/Tech,"Google will gradually roll out POP3 (Post Office Protocol) support over the coming weeks to users of its Gmail service, allowing them to use the feature to download e-mail messages from Gmail servers to e-mail applications on devices such as PCs and "
Sports,The US anti-doping agency banned the sprinter Jerome Young for life yesterday after the world 400-metre champion #39;s second positive test for an illegal steroid.
Sports,Premiership adversaries Manchester United and Arsenal will have another chance to do battle at Old Trafford after last night #39;s League Cup quarter-final draw brought the teams together again.
Sports,"and that was before Larry Hughes gave an announced crowd of 15,042 at MCI Center good reason to go crazy."
World,"Cold-blooded murder in broad daylight, exchanges of fire with terrorists, tit-for-tat attacks on mosques and churches - hardly the sort of news associated with the tolerant, civic-minded Dutch, happy people of a wealthy, stable country."
World,"The singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, branded by the US as a potential terrorist risk, was awarded a peace prize in Rome yesterday for his humanitarian work."
World,Queensland Parks and Wildlife officers have begun searching for the dingo that entered a resort room on Fraser Island in the state #39;s south-east and approached a baby lying on a bed.
World,"ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: Law-enforcement agencies of the country in their war on terror have busted 20 gangs of terrorists and arrested 200 terrorists who were operating countrywide, said Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao."
Sports,"Shandon Anderson got his freedom yesterday, and the Knicks got some roster flexibility."
World,"Chile took a key step Wednesday toward confronting the grim legacy of abuses under the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, completing a lengthy report on torture and political imprisonment with testimonies from some 35,000 victims."
World,The head of the Colombian army was dismissed Wednesday with no explanation just short of a year in the post.
Sports,"Punter Tom Tupa has emerged as one of Washington's most valuable players, and has played well enough for Pro Bowl consideration."
Sports,"Jim Bowden, general manager of the franchise scheduled to move to Washington next spring, said he is exploring trades for players."
Sports,The manner in which the Cavaliers pull their offensive linemen has been a key to their ground attack's success this season.
Sports,"With three teams in the preseason top four and six in the top 25, the ACC is loaded this year. However, it <em>is</em> the preseason, and <em>nothing </em>is certain in college basketball."
Sports,The Dolphins terminated the contract of starting safety Antuan Edwards on Wednesday.
Sports, Allen Iverson hit the tying jumper with 7.2 seconds left in regulation and Corliss Williamson scored seven of his 15 points in overtime to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108 100 win over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.
Sports,Baseball will put instant replay on the agenda for Thursday at the GM meetings and there seems to be growing support among teams.
Sports, UCLA guard Cedric Bozeman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and will miss the season.
World,Palestinians prepare for the funeral and burial of their veteran leader as officials warn of his imminent death.
World," Ireland has suffered its first homegrown case of the human form of mad cow disease, the government said Wednesday."
World," Chile took a key step Wednesday toward confronting the grim legacy of abuses under the 1973 90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, completing a lengthy report on torture and political imprisonment with testimonies from some 35,000 victims."
World, An Islamic court in northern Nigeria on Wednesday threw out a death by stoning sentence against a pregnant 18 year old girl who had been condemned for adultery.
World," Thanks to John Kerry's concession speech, Ohio's election workers don't exactly have the eyes of the nation on them, but their job of checking and counting the state's provisional ballots is as difficult and time consuming as ever."
Business,"The tunnel containing this city #39;s sunken highway - the crown jewel of the Big Dig, Boston #39;s mammoth \$14.6 billion highway project - is leaking because of improper construction "
Sci/Tech,"CNET News.com has a special section about the launch of Mozilla Firefox 1.0. First up is a two-page article about the release, which includes some factual errors (for example, the article says the success "
Sci/Tech,  Web search leader Google Inc. said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its Gmail service to check their e mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
Sports,"Regardless of what he may have told Carlos Beltran when their paths crossed last May, Bernie Williams made it clear yesterday that he won #39;t be conceding centerfield until the Yankees tell him to do so."
Sports,"Pedro Martinez is one of the top free agents this offseason, but his scenario is one where the veteran right-hander #39;s value to the Red Sox is higher than it is to any other team, and in turn "
World,"Chilean President Ricardo Lagos received a chilling report on Wednesday from a government commission that interviewed more than 30,000 victims to chronicle "
Business,PeopleSoft's rejection puts the company's fate in the hands of its shareholders and shows that its new management team intends to continue to fight the merger with Oracle.
Business,Is the recent fall in oil prices a turning point or merely a lull before demand picks up in the winter months?
Business,Microsoft rolled out its long-planned response to Google and Yahoo in the Internet search industry on Wednesday.
Business,A LEADING international energy think-tank said the oil boom on world markets is over and predicted that prices are likely to fall over the coming months.
Business,"With the opening of the first hydrogen dispenser at a conventional filling station in Washington, DC, Shell has increased the number of these joint facilities in North America and the UK from zero to one."
Business,THE Office of Fair Trading yesterday threatened to crack down on the credit card industry over its charging policy. It announced it was issuing the MasterCard network with a final warning to justify the fees 
Sci/Tech,"NVIDIA today announced the GeForce Go 6800 graphics processing unit (GPU). The next generation architecture and support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, allows the GeForce Go 6800 to deliver the "
Sports,"AC Milan failed to take full advantage of Juventus #39; slip-up on Saturday, as Roma came away from San Siro with a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw on Sunday night."
Sports,"Motorsport.com. One the eve of the start of the World Rally Championship season finale and what would have been the final WRC competition for Carlos Sainz, the Spaniard and co-driver "
Sports,He was the walking insurance policy the Jets did not want to cash and perhaps the one player his teammates hoped would never see extended time on the field.
World," Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has  been officially announced dead in a Paris military hospital,  Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera said on Thursday.  "
Sci/Tech,"The second game to use the Source engine will be released on the same day as the first one--November 16. Since last fall, the release date of Half-Life 2 was put on hold because its Source engine had been compromised by hackers."
Sports,"Carlos Sainz and co-driver Marc Marti have pulled out of this weekend #39;s Rally Australia, the final event in the World Rally Championship - and what was intended to be Carlos #39;s last WRC drive before he retires."
Sports,Stefan LeFors throws three touchdown passes and No. 12 Louisville waltzes to a 55-28 victory over TCU on Wednesday night.
Sports,"With Ron Artest asking for days off, the Pacers play like they took the day off themselves as the visiting Clippers hammer Indiana, 102-68."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft claims its new MSN search engine indexes more web pages than any of its rivals.
Business," Oil prices stayed close to  $49 a  barrel on Thursday, supported by a forecast for an early cold  snap in the United States that could put a strain on a thin  supply cushion of winter heating fuel."
World," Three high school students, one allegedly armed with a bat, were charged with attacking a pro President Bush classmate after he reportedly said only gays would support Sen. John Kerry."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Dead Palestinian leader  Yasser Arafat's body will be flown to Cairo for a ceremony  Friday and then to the West Bank city of Ramallah for burial  the same day, a former aide said Thursday."
Sports,Mets General Manager Omar Minahas has met with most of the teams that may be willing to trade big-money marquee players in blockbuster deals.
Business,"It bothers Juanita Swedenburg that many of her customers are criminals in the eyes of the law. Swedenburg sells premium handmade wines from grapes that she grows on her 130-acre farm in northern Virginia, and "
World,The Palestinian leader spent his final days in a coma at a French military hospital outside Paris.
World,"The Jones Apparel Group, a \$4.3 billion clothing company with a middle-brow reputation, is close to making a deal to buying the Barneys chain."
Business,"The board of PeopleSoft Inc. yesterday rejected Oracle Corp. #39;s \$24-a-share hostile takeover bid as too cheap, but said it was open to a deal at a higher price."
Business,"At an ordinary filling station about a mile east of the Capitol that has the usual selection of regular, premium and diesel at the pumps and chewing gum and soda next "
Business,"  Australia #39;s jobless rate fell to 5.3 percent last month, the lowest level for 27 years, the government said Thursday."
Business,"The United States trade deficit shrank to \$51.6 billion in September, as exports posted their best month on record. In another report, new claims for jobless "
Business,A top Republican lawmaker called Wednesday for Merck  amp; Company to answer questions about its withdrawn drug Vioxx on Nov. 18 at the first Congressional hearing to address the drug #39;s safety problems.
Business,"By Bloomberg News. Michael D. Eisner, the chief executive of Walt Disney, kept board members abreast of the negotiations to hire the talent agent Michael S. Ovitz as the company #39;s president "
Business,"By Bloomberg News. Whole Foods Market Inc., the largest natural-foods grocer in the United States, said yesterday that fourth-quarter profit rose 27 percent as sales increased."
Business,"Gaming giant MGM Mirage (MGM) announced plans Wednesday for a \$4.7 billion luxury complex of hotels, condominiums and shopping centers on the Las Vegas Strip."
World,"Just hours after the government agreed to a peace deal Tuesday aimed at ending violence in Darfur, Sudanese police arrived at this battered camp in the middle of the night, beating residents with wooden poles, bulldozing and burning shelters and firing tear gas into a health clinic, residents and aid workers reported."
World,"  He first tried to get to Iraq in April 2003, when U.S. troops established control over the country and jihad became a place on a map."
World,"The U.S. military announced Thursday that the courts-martial of three Army reservists charged with abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison would be transferred from Baghdad to Fort Hood, Tex."
Business,"Suze Orman, a financial planner and CNBC talk show host, wants to tell you about a can't-miss car deal."
Sports,United States sprinter Jerome Young was banned for life by the US Anti-Doping Agency yesterday following his second positive test for an illegal steroid in a case that could affect a US relay team #39;s gold medal from Sydney.
Sports,"  All the injuries and Ron Artest #39;s benching finally caught up with Indiana, in historic fashion. Elton Brand had 19 points and 16 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers took control of the lethargic "
Sports,"The time for redemption is at hand for the North Carolina State football team, and if the Wolfpack don #39;t follow through, a once-promising season will end with the program #39;s first losing record since 1996."
Sports,"Alando Tucker, who missed all but four games last season with a foot injury, scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead No. 21 Wisconsin to an 81-42 exhibition victory over Wisconsin-Parkside Wednesday night."
Sports,"Since Lennox Lewis #39;s retirement, the heavyweight division has been knocked for having more quantity than quality. Eight heavyweights on Saturday night #39;s card at Madison Square Garden hope to change that perception, at least for one night."
World,Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev honored the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens with a peace prize. Yusuf Islam was awarded the  quot;Man for Peace quot; award in Rome at the opening of a meeting of Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
World,"SRINAGAR: Police detained a separatist leader and fired tear gas shells to scatter protesters in Kashmir yesterday, the fourth straight day of protests against the alleged rape of a young girl and her mother by an Indian soldier."
World,"For virtually his entire adult life, Yasser Arafat had one dream, and he pursued it with such energy and zeal -- some would say fanaticism -- that he came to personify the dream itself."
Business,"The world used to be green with envy over the greenback, but now the stuff in your wallet can #39;t seem to shake the blues. It #39;s not that the United States is on the verge of singing  quot;Brother, Can You Spare a "
Sports," On his souvenir bobblehead night, Zydrunas Ilgauskas shook Gund Arena and the Phoenix Suns. Cleveland's 7 foot 3 center drained three long jumpers, including a tying 3 pointer at the end of regulation, and the Cavaliers rallied for a 114 109 overtime win against Phoenix on Wednesday night, the Suns' first loss this season."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s the game Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are playing as the search-engine war heats up. Microsoft is rolling out a new search engine today, touting it as  quot;the largest index of information, quot; with more than 5 billion Web documents."
Sci/Tech,"NASA will test its latest jet-powered aircraft for the final time next week, aiming to set a world record by flying at 10 times the speed of sound."
Sports, Stefan LeFors threw three touchdown passes and No. 12 Louisville rolled to a 55 28 victory over TCU on Wednesday night.
Business," Oil prices stayed close to  #36;49 a barrel on Thursday, supported by a forecast for an early cold snap in the United States that could put a strain on a thin supply cushion of winter heating fuel."
Business,"Gavin Reynolds (Rochester, NY) 12/03/04 - From dawn until dusk retailers are pulling out all the stops to make every weekend like the day after Thanksgiving."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's board of directors today rejected Oracle's latest \$24-per-share ""best and final offer"" for the company, leaving the outcome in the hands of PeopleSoft shareholders."
Sci/Tech,"With POP3 support, Gmail users will be able to transfer their messages to a client-side e-mail application and store the messages on their local hard drives, making them accessible off-line."
Sci/Tech,"After months of speculation and two 'preview' releases, Microsoft has taken the wraps off of its new MSN search engine, the first major competitor to join the big leagues of web search in nearly a year."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. Inc. Chief Executive Officer Raymond Gilmartin and FDA officials have been called to testify before Congress on Nov. 18 over safety problems with the company #39;s withdrawn 
Sci/Tech,"Internet Explorer (IE) is no less secure than any other browser and does not lack any important features, according to Microsoft. But the managing director of Cisco admitted that he wouldnt use IE without additional protection."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) is expanding its indemnification program for Windows and other software products in order to shield users from legal claims and patent "
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to build on the success of a shoe that generated big sales but also ridiculed when it was introduced 15 years ago, Reebok Inc."
Sports,"Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - Stefan LeFors threw three touchdown passes to lead 12th-ranked Louisville to a 55-28 rout over TCU at Papa John #39;s Cardinal Stadium."
Sports,"ARSENALS first team may not have won for five matches, the slump threatening their progress in the Premiership and Champions League, but their second-stringers, the young and inexperienced "
Sports,"Pau Gasol scored 22 points and Shane Battier added 18, and Memphis won for the first time in five games this season. Kobe Bryant, guarded by a three-man rotation, had 20 points on 4-for-19 shooting for the Lakers."
Sports," The Toronto Raptors will face yet another Western team that has manhandled them over the years. Fresh off a 108 92 drubbing at the hands of the Sacramento Kings, the Raptors head to Utah "
World," Israeli soldiers shot dead three Palestinian militants near the West Bank city of Nablus on Thursday, Palestinian security sources said."
World,"Yasser Arafat, the leader for decades of a fight for Palestinian independence from Israel, has died at a military hospital in Paris, according to news reports."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was due to fly to Washington for talks with President George W. Bush under more pressure than ever to reap rewards for his support of the unpopular US led war in Iraq.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. unveiled a preliminary version of its Web search engine late on Wednesday, in its first attack on Google Inc. leading position in the market."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.  will unveil next year a bundle of chips designed for home entertainment computers, and support the move with a branding campaign modeled on the successful launch of its Centrino chips for notebook computers, a person briefed on the matter said."
World, Palestinians reacted with tears and tributes to the death of their leader Yasser Arafat on Thursday.
Sci/Tech," Senior executives at business software group PeopleSoft unanimously recommended that its shareholders reject a 8.8 billion dollar takeover bid from Oracle Corp, PeopleSoft said in a statement Wednesday."
Business,SunTrust Banks said yesterday that it had fired its chief credit officer and two other executives after finding numerous errors in calculating how much to set aside for bad loans.
Sports,"In another time and place, a spot in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic would have been about an opportunity for Alabama A amp;M of the Southwestern Athletic Conference to gain exposure and build upon last season #39;s 13-17 record."
World,PESHAWAR: The Jaishul Muslimeen on Wednesday said it had agreed to an Afghan government request to give it more time to locate the 26 prisoners whose release has been demanded in return for the freedom of the three UN hostages.
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan was ""deeply moved"" by the death of Palestinian President  Yasser Arafat and urged renewed efforts by the Palestinians and  the Israelis to reach peace, a spokesman said late on  Wednesday."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leaders  prepared on Thursday to transfer President Yasser Arafat's  powers to three key figures who will take on the most important  roles he held, officials said."
World,Norway's foreign minister is due to meet  Tamil rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran  to revive the peace process in Sri Lanka.
World,Tony Blair pays tribute to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat after his death in a French hospital aged 75.
Sports,"LeBron James pulls the Cavaliers back with a 17-point fourth-quarter to eventually deal the Suns their first loss of the season, 114-109, on Wednesday."
World,"Yasir Arafat, the Palestinian leader, died early Thursday morning in a Paris hospital, a French military spokesman announced."
Business," The dollar rebounded on Thursday,  lifting shares of some Asian exporters, after the Federal  Reserve raised interest rates as expected and indicated it  would press ahead with further increases at a measured pace."
Business,Various groups are lobbying efforts to shift the brunt of a \$26 million annual baseball stadium tax onto other companies.
Business,"September trade data prompted economists to warn anew that the dollar, which briefly hit a record low against the euro Wednesday morning, is likely to continue moving downward in the months ahead."
Business, A senior House Democrat said yesterday that he will not support a budget increase for the federal regulator of Fannie Mae until questions raised in a confidential report have been addressed.
Business," Citing newly disclosed State Department documents, Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) called yesterday for further congressional hearings on Halliburton Co.'s contracts in Kuwait and Iraq."
Business,"Scrambling to ease a vaccine crunch, New York City joined other jurisdictions ordering vaccine from Europe, putting pressure on the Bush administration to authorize the shipments."
Business,"Unemployment in Australia sinks to the lowest level since 1978, giving a further boost to the re-elected government of John Howard."
Sci/Tech,"The board of PeopleSoft Inc. Wednesday rejected Oracle Corp.'s \$24-a-share hostile takeover bid as too cheap, but said it was open to a deal at a higher price.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B> -The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"When I ordered Christmas presents last week from L.L. Bean's 295-page holiday catalog, I visited the Web site because I thought it might offer bargains and be as quick as a phone call.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"For consumers and businesses increasingly shaken by the growing onslaught of unwanted e-mail and computer viruses, any hope for quick relief was dashed Wednesday during a government-hosted gathering of technology experts.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B> -The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Even as Sen. John F. Kerry's campaign is steadfastly refusing to challenge the results of the presidential election, the bloggers and the mortally wounded party loyalists and the spreadsheet-wielding conspiracy theorists are filling the Internet with head-turning allegations."
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says the growing US budget deficit might destabilize the economy. Fed Governor Susan Bies says Congress spends like it #39;s dipping into a  quot;a cookie jar.
Business,"Net sales for the fiscal Q1 rose 17.1 percent to \$6.0 billion, the sixth straight quarter of sequential growth. directs data over the Internet, said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on stronger demand for "
Business,"An aggressive fungal disease known as soybean rust has been found on plants in Louisiana, the first US case, threatening a crop valued at \$17."
Business,"Water is accumulating on the underground roof of the Big Dig tunnels, according to Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly, who said yesterday that his office is trying to determine whether the pools of water pose any threat of damage to the \$14."
Business,"The labor cost and productivity problems of major airlines have been intractable for a couple of decades, which makes imminent pay concessions by Delta pilots a hopeful event for the airline, lenders, investors and the industry."
Business,"MGM Mirage on Wednesday unveiled its largest building project ever, a multibillion-dollar plan to create a high-rise neighborhood on the Las Vegas Strip that keeps up with the city #39;s growing population and tourist trade."
Business,Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average closed down 1.35 percent on Thursday after an unexpected fall in core machinery orders data worsened investors #39; concern over Japan #39;s economic outlook and triggered selling of a wide range of stocks.
Business,"Australia #39;s jobless rate is at a quarter-century low, giving a further reward to Prime Minister John Howard following his recent election victory."
Business,"Nothing makes New Yorkers pant like a luxury apartment, so when the city announced a few months ago that it would auction off seven high-end condos, a crowd was expected."
Sci/Tech,Will double its advertising revenue in five years as it ramps up its search services to rival Web search leader Google Inc. BELLEVUE: Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"A software that 17-year-old Blake Ross started building in 2002 has got Microsoft worried. Its called Firefox, its free, and it beats the pants of Microsofts Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech,His online profile lists William P. Genovese #39;s profession as  quot;hacking bum quot; and  quot;getting arrested quot; among his likes.
Sports,"The expression rarely changes, but for a moment, Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson let his guard down. An all-American point guard and consensus college player of the year last season at St."
Sports,"Tim Henman #39;s hopes of success at the Tennis Masters Cup in Houston were given a major boost by last night #39;s draw. In the group stage, the Briton has avoided Swiss world number one Roger Federer and Australian "
Sports,The New York State Athletic Commission will announce today that Randy Neumann will be the referee for Saturday night #39;s John Ruiz-Andrew Golota fight at Madison Square Garden.
Sports,"LOUISVILLE, KY. - Louisville needed less than seven minutes to shake off Conference USA nemesis TCU and roll to another big victory."
World,"CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Andrea Cianferoni, an Italian kidnapped 2:30 pm yesterday by four armed men in the hinterland village of Delabayan of Kauswagan town, Lanao del Norte was released 10:30 am today, in barangay Inudaran of the same town, according to "
World,"While the south-east of Australia has gone through years of drought, new research shows the rest of the country including the centre, is getting wetter."
Sports, Chris Quinn scored 25 points to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to an 80 61 exhibition victory over Quincy on Wednesday night.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. finally debuted its own Web search technology on Thursday, hoping to challenge Google Inc.'s long dominance of the field with results tailored to a user's location and answers from its Encarta encyclopedia."
World," Palestinian leaders prepared on Thursday to transfer President Yasser Arafat's powers to three key figures who will take on the most important roles he held, officials said."
World," Sri Lanka's President Chandrika Kumaratunga offered to revive stalled peace talks with the Tamil Tigers in a message conveyed to rebels by Norway's Foreign Minister Jan Petersen, her office said."
World," President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam led India's condolences on the death of Yasser Arafat, praising the Palestinian leader's lifetime devotion to his people."
World, Australia signalled a new hardline approach on welfare for its Aboriginal people as it vowed to end  quot;sit down money quot;    generous handouts for doing little.
World," When President Bush takes his second oath of office Jan. 20 it will be his family's fifth inauguration ceremony, a day of pomp and pageantry set amid the icons of democracy only this city can provide: the U.S. Capitol, the White House, Pennsylvania Avenue."
World,The death of their symbol could force the Palestinians to choose between negotiating for the best deal they can get or continue fighting for a dream.
World,US President Bush and French President Chirac are among the first to send condolences for the Palestinian leader's death.
Sports," Ray Allen scored 20 points and Rashard Lewis added 18, leading the surprising Seattle SuperSonics to their fourth consecutive victory, 108 78 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night."
Business, The dollar held gains against the euro  and traded near two week highs versus the yen on Thursday after  data showed the U.S. trade gap shrank and the Fed indicated it  would press on with monetary tightening.
Business," quot;We were wrong about Vioxx, but you can trust us on all those other meds, quot; the FDA seems to be saying. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled  #39;The FDA remains in state of denial about drug safety questions."
Business,"The first US cases of Asian soybean rust, a fungus that hinders plant growth and drastically cuts crop production, were found at two research sites in Louisiana, officials said Wednesday."
Business,"A study suggesting arthritis drug Bextra doubles patients #39; heart attack and stroke risks drew a sharp rebuttal Wednesday from the drug #39;s maker, Pfizer (PFE), as its stock price dipped."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft (MSFT) unveils its much-talked-about revamped Internet search engine on Thursday to compete with Google and Yahoo - but at a test site rather than the main MSN page.
Sports,"Graham Rowntree still vividly recalls the painful Sunday morning when his World Cup dream was shattered, and admits to this day: You cant prepare yourself for a disappointment like that."
Sports,"The challenge Kenny Lofton posed to Bernie Williams a year ago turned out to be a bug versus windshield. However, if the Yankees ink free agent Carlos Beltran he will be "
Sports,A game between two of the league #39;s top scoring teams from last season wasn #39;t pretty. Both the Kings and Sonics shot below 42 percent in the first half of last night #39;s NBA game at KeyArena.
Sports,"LeBron James has helped Cleveland overcome a 19-point deficit to down Phoenix 114-109 in an overtime NBA thriller. The teenage sensation scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, helping the home side "
World,"European nations led by France were evacuating their nationals from Ivory Coast on Thursday, where an explosion of anti-French violence has made even long-time residents rush to pack their bags."
World,"Amin Saikal, the director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies at the Australian National University, talks to ABC News Online #39;s Nadia Farha about Yasser Arafat #39;s "
World,"Burma investigates illegally imported luxury cars, the latest repercussion of former PM Khin Nyunt's ouster."
Business,"The Federal Reserve didn #39;t surprise anyone yesterday, as its policy-making body increased its key interest rate by one quarter percent, to 2 percent."
Business,"Oracle Corp. recently learned that PeopleSoft will reject Oracle #39;s \$24.00 a share- its best and final offer. The cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of PeopleSoft, Inc."
Business,"The first US cases of soybean rust, a fungus that hinders plant growth and drastically cuts crop production, were found at two research sites in Louisiana, officials said Wednesday."
Business,"A whistleblower complained about leaks and shoddy construction in a Big Dig tunnel as far back as 2001, but his concerns were ignored by Massachusetts Turnpike Authority officials who downplayed "
Business,"The number of Americans filing initial claims for jobless benefits rose less than forecast last week and held below the year #39;s average, a government report showed today."
Business,"US trade policy is far from perfect, of course. But election year rhetoric, particularly that on  quot;outsourcing quot; of jobs, may have given some Americans a distorted view of reality."
Business,"Ford Motor #39;s (F) striking market-share plunge should be over within six months, and the company is banking on new products to regain share while allowing it to cut back incentives, CEO Bill Ford said Wednesday in an interview with USA TODAY."
Business,Hollywood dealmaker Michael Ovitz quietly got a very stingy options package before joining Walt Disney - because insiders thought he might flop.
Business,A top Republican lawmaker on Wednesday called on Merck  amp; Co. Inc. to answer questions about its withdrawn drug Vioxx at the first congressional hearing on Nov.
World,"People who take even moderately high doses of vitamin E could be putting their lives at risk, mounting evidence suggests."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. #39;s Web search technology, debuting in test form Thursday in 11 languages, promises to answer plain-language questions and give results tailored to a user #39;s region, among "
Sci/Tech,A faster-than-expected thaw of the Arctic is likely to open legendary short-cut routes between the Pacific and the Atlantic but experts say icebergs and high costs will prevent any trans-polar shipping boom.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has expanded the scope of its intellectual property protection policy to cover customers using current and earlier versions of its software."
Sci/Tech,The original version of Reebok Pump introduced in 1989 was inflated with the press of a pump button on the shoes tongue.  The new Chinese-produced 2.0 silently inflates itself after you slip into it and take about five steps.
Sci/Tech,"NASA engineers and researchers are gearing up to end a hypersonic research program with a world-record flight approaching 7,000 mph over the Pacific Ocean."
World,Courtney Love pleads not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon after being accused of an attack with a bottle.
Sports,"Svetlana Kuznetsova didn #39;t show the form that saw her win the US Open, but she was good enough on Wednesday to win her opening round-robin match at the WTA Tour Championships against an erratic Vera Zvonareva."
Sports,"ON A night when they came to remember a glorious past, Liverpool #39;s grieving fans were offered a glimpse of their immediate future."
Sports,"With a little more than 34 seconds to go last night, Portland #39;s Ruben Patterson brought his left forearm down across Paul Pierce news #39;s face in rebound traffic, bringing major pain to Pierce #39;s surgically repaired mouth."
Sports,"Regardless of what he may have told Carlos Beltran when their paths crossed last May, Bernie Williams made it clear yesterday that he won #39;t be conceding centerfield until the Yankees tell him to do so."
World,"Singapore hopes President Yasser Arafat #39;s death will be  quot;an opportunity for a lasting, just and peaceful solution to the Arab-Israeli issue, quot; a spokesman said."
World,"The Prime Minister flies to Washington today for talks with the newly re-elected Republican president, George Bush. Talks are likely to cover the Iraq war, the  quot;road map quot; for peace in the Middle East, the "
World,"Displaced Sudanese women waiting for food to be distributed Nov. 9, in el-Sereif refugee camp, on the outskirts of Nyala town in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region."
World,"The train driver killed in the Berkshire rail disaster applied his emergency brakes two to three seconds before ploughing into a car parked on the track at a level crossing, an official report revealed yesterday."
World,American and Iraqi military commanders said yesterday that troops had found at least one house in Fallujah that appeared to be the base of some of the hostage-takers 
World,Countries involved in six-way talks on North Korea #39;s nuclear program have urged Pyongyang to return to the table sooner rather than later but have not proposed specific 
World,A Sydney newspaper has published a photograph of Australian soldiers posing as members of the Ku Klux Klan. The Daily Telegraph said the soldiers were dressed like that to intimidate young Aboriginal recruits.
World,  Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat died early today at a French military hospital where he had lingered in a coma between life and death for the last week. He was 75.
World,"  Taliban linked militants holding three UN hostages said yesterday the Afghan government has agreed to free some of their jailed comrades to prevent the killing of the foreign captives. Afghan state television reported that President Hamid Karzai had decreed the release of prisoners for Eid, the end of the Muslim fasting month, expected on Sunday. But there was no ..."
World,"BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- The Bosnian Serb government issued an apology yesterday for the 1995 massacre of 7,800 Muslim civilians in Srebrenica, saying it ''shares the pain quot; of the victims' families."
World,"  President Bush offered a powerful incentive to Palestinians yesterday to rally behind a moderate leadership, signaling the promise of US reengagement and a new opening for peace following Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's death."
Business,"Shares of Cisco Systems fell sharply Wednesday after the company #39;s chief executive, John Chambers, said sales growth would slow this quarter and that it was too early to say whether customers were more optimistic about the economy."
Business," The terms on the options Walt Disney Co. gave its former president Michael Ovitz when he was hired were less generous than the terms for many other industry executives, a former compensation consultant testified Wednesday."
Business,"REDFORD, Mich. -- Representatives for about 1,300 United Auto Workers members at DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Detroit Diesel engine manufacturing plant reached a tentative agreement Wednesday, one day after going "
Sports, Paul Pierce nailed a jumper at  the buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 90 88 victory over  Portland at the FleetCenter.
World,"  France, the United States, and other nations launched one of the largest evacuations of Africa's postindependence era yesterday, requisitioning commercial jets to fly out thousands of foreigners following attacks on civilians and peacekeeping troops."
World,  A Hong Kong appeals court cleared some convictions yesterday against 16 Falun Gong followers for protesting outside China's liaison office but upheld more serious verdicts in a case seen as a test of this territory's freedoms under Chinese rule.
World,"SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq -- This week's invasion of Fallujah is a direct test of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's yardstick for measuring American success against terrorism: The question is whether US and Iraqi forces can capture or kill more insurgents in the rebel city than are being recruited and deployed elsewhere in Iraq."
World,  Through the tiny rectangular windows of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle the five infantrymen peered out at a junkyard of twisted metal and burned out trucks. They were chafing to get out.
Sports,"Pink bubble gum popped from Danny Fortson #39;s mouth as he moseyed around the KeyArena court on Sunday night. Moving slower than traffic across the 520 bridge, the Sonics forward definitely travels at a different pace than his teammates do."
Sports,NASCAR teams struggling to finance cars with lucrative sponsorship deals now can begin negotiating with liquor companies after the stock car sanctioning body gave the go ahead Wednesday.
Sports,"LOUISVILLE, Ky.  Stefan LeFors threw three touchdown passes Wednesday night as No. 12 Louisville rolled to a 55-28 victory over TCU."
Sports,"CLIPPERS 102, PACERS 68---At Indianapolis, Pacers F Ron Artest said yesterday that he asked coach Rick Carlisle for time off because of a busy schedule that included promoting a soon-to "
Sports,"Near the back of its football media guide, the Atlantic Coast Conference lists 71  quot;procedures quot; for determining its Bowl Championship Series representative in case of a tie atop the final league standings."
Sports,"THE SMILE had been missing from Arsene Wenger #39;s face ever since the Battle of the Buffet. But watching it return at Highbury on Tuesday night, you could see exactly why Wenger has pledged his long-term future to Arsenal."
Sports,"Cleveland #39;s 7-foot-3 center drained three long jumpers, including a tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Cavaliers rallied for a 114-109 overtime win against Phoenix on Wednesday night, the Suns #39; first loss this season."
Sports,"Boston, MA -- Paul Pierce nailed a jumper at the buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 90-88 victory over Portland at the FleetCenter."
World," Egypt, where Yasser Arafat began his  political life and where biographers say he was born, will host  a military funeral for the Palestinian president on Friday  before he is buried in the West Bank, officials said."
World, Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in  Afghanistan said on Thursday they expect the government to  release 26 Taliban prisoners in exchange for their hostages  before the Muslim Eid festival this weekend.
Business,The United Auto Workers union reached a tentative labor agreement with DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Detroit Diesel Corp. Wednesday that is expected to preserve jobs at the company #39;s Redford plant.
Sci/Tech,"When it was revealed developer Rockstar Games #39; Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would be three times larger than the previously epic GTA: Vice City, I cringed."
Sports,"Just a week ago, following an astonishingly poor effort in their season-opening loss to the Clippers, the plan seemed clear: Hope for the top pick in the lottery."
Business,The World Trade Organisation confirms a ruling that says the US cannot ban internet gambling.
World,"Fallujah is not the only flashpoint. Violence continues to sweep the rest of Iraq. A car bomb exploded near a police checkpoint in Eastern Baghdad, killing at least seven people."
Sports,"Let history repeat itself, Jason Varitek's agent, Scott Boras, urged the Red Sox owners in lobbying for them to sign the 32-year-old catcher for five years with a full no-trade clause at a premium wage."
Sports,"Bobby Cox and Buck Showalter were given little chance of success after payroll purges pushed out key players. Proving the predictions wrong, their teams won, anyway, and so did the managers."
Sports,"With time expiring, Paul Pierce hit a fadeaway 21-footer over the outstretched left arm of Ruben Patterson, giving the Celtics a 90-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers last night. Pierce jumped on the scorer's table before teammates quickly lifted him back to the safety of the FleetCenter parquet. Given Pierce's condition, it was a jubilant, yet cautious, celebration."
Sports,"He planted the seeds for this most improbable ascension to national prominence nearly 20 years ago, shortly after becoming a member of the PGA of America. Back then, Jim Remy was an assistant pro at Worcester Country Club, and while he was just one of the thousands of PGA of America members, hardly anyone could have envisioned him being their ..."
Sports,"Long before the college football season started, followers of Boston College and West Virginia were eyeing Nov. 13 on their schedules. With Miami and Virginia Tech gone to the Atlantic Coast Conference, it seemed likely that the battle for the Big East title, and a trip to a BCS bowl, would be contested between the Mountaineers and Eagles, 1-2, respectively, ..."
Sports,"When a tournament winds down to the final rounds, the teams with the best players usually hold the advantage. Fortunately for Reading, it had the best field hockey player in the game last night."
Sports,"There's little doubt Mike Vrabel is the quintessential Patriot, but there's another team he loves and is loyal to -- his alma mater, Ohio State."
Business,Germany's economy expands just 0.1 in the third quarter as weak exports offset a growth in domestic demand.
Sports,A report on the Memphis Commercial Appeal's website yesterday said Memphis police were investigating every angle of a reported burglary at the apartment of players on John Calipari's basketball team.
Sports,"All the injuries and Ron Artest's benching finally caught up with Indiana. Elton Brand had 19 points and 16 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers took control of the lethargic Pacers from the start in a 102-68 win last night, the worst home loss in franchise history."
Sports,The 2008 US Olympic team marathon trials could be crossing paths with the Boston Marathon.
Sports,"College hockey: Men -- Suffolk at Stonehill, 7:45 p.m.; Wentworth at WNEC, 8 p.m. Pro hockey: AHL -- Portland at Lowell, 2 p.m."
Sports,"FLORIDA ST. (7-2) vs. N.C. STATE (4-5) When, where: Tonight, 7:30, at Raleigh, N.C. TV, radio: ESPN, WESX (1230). Last season: Florida State won, 50-44. Comments: Last week, the No. 11 Seminoles beat Duke, 29-7, but North Carolina State is reeling after three consecutive losses. Quarterback Wyatt Sexton will get the start for the Seminoles; he replaced Chris Rix last ..."
Sports,Miami Dolphins general manager Rick Spielman said yesterday he's been assured by owner Wayne Huizenga he will return in that role next season.
Business,"The Federal Reserve yesterday raised its key interest rate to the highest level in three years, suggesting more increases will follow as the economy gains strength."
Business,"Legislative leaders voiced new backing for embryonic stem-cell research yesterday, speaking out after Californians voted to spend \$3 billion to lure the companies and scientists engaged in the much-debated research."
Sports,"The savior? The Buffalo Bills have always thought so. Bills general manager and president Tom Donahoe believed if the organization was patient in waiting for Willis McGahee's rebuilt knee to respond, he would be a huge success."
Business,"  The US trade deficit shrank to  $51.6 billion in September, an improvement brought about as exports posted their best month on record."
Business,"A Concord company is recalling 10,000 automated external defibrillators because they didn't work properly and, at times, turned themselves on. Access CardioSystems Inc. is recalling defibrillators that are used by fire departments and hospitals around the nation. Some of the devices are currently in use, while others remained at distributors awaiting shipment.  quot;They're no longer in business. They can't correct ..."
Business,"  The Internal Revenue Service is auditing the 1998 and 1999 tax returns of Bank of America Corp.'s pension and 401(k) plans, which have been the subject of a class action employee lawsuit. The nation's third largest bank disclosed the audit in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing."
Business,"A town that hasn't had a grocery store for at least a decade may soon have two. A Super Stop  amp; Shop is set to open today on Plymouth Street in Halifax, and about a year from now, Wal-Mart expects to open a nearby ''supercenter quot; that would include a full-scale supermarket."
Business,"It's a fall weekday, and retired Bedford residents Bob and Lee Evans are hard at work in their new career: leading mud-splattered, middle-aged suburbanites on mountain bikes over a root-laced trail through Chelmsford's Cranberry Bog Reservation."
Sci/Tech,commerce is looking healthy in the UK although the exact figures are in dispute.
Sports, Romario celebrated his retirement from international soccer by scoring two goals to give Brazil's 1994 World Cup team a 2 1 victory Wednesday night over Mexico's World Cup team from that year.
Sports, The players hear it and so do the coaches. The perception is out there that Syracuse football is in a downward spiral.
Business," The new European Commission hopes to exploit divisions among Europe's richest countries to push through an agreement on the EU's next medium term spending round as early as next June, officials say."
World," Egypt, where Yasser Arafat began his political life and where biographers say he was born, will host a military funeral for the Palestinian president on Friday before he is buried in the West Bank, officials said."
Sci/Tech," When I ordered Christmas presents last week from L.L. Bean's 295 page holiday catalog, I broke my usual routine and did not call the company's toll free line. Instead I visited the Web site because I thought it might offer bargains and be as quick as a phone call."
World," Former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, a critic of the most recent Palestinian uprising in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, was named leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization on Thursday within hours of the death of Yasser Arafat."
Sci/Tech," The board of PeopleSoft Inc. yesterday rejected Oracle Corp.'s  #36;24 a share hostile takeover bid as too cheap, but said it was open to a deal at a higher price."
Sci/Tech,Researchers are devising new (and hopefully better) ways to interact with Tablet PC's and other pen-based computers.
Sci/Tech,Using the photosynthesis of spinach to produce electric current.
Business,He says he will walk away if the majority of shareholders don #39;t themselves sell to Oracle by Nov. 19. By Rick Whiting. PeopleSoft #39;s fate is in the hands of its shareholders.
Business,"  Cell phone giant Vodafone Group PLC, which has spent years struggling to recoup billions spent on 3G licences, finally launched the cutting edge service Wednesday in much of Europe and introduced or beefed up its operation in a dozen other "
Business,"The board and management of world number six gold miner Harmony are driven by value creation for Harmony shareholders, Harmony Chief Executive Bernard Swanepoel said in a letter released on Wednesday."
Business,"Michael Ovitz wanted a \$50 million signing bonus to become president of the Walt Disney Co., but the directors who eventually hired him were not willing "
Business,Delta Air Lines said on Monday it will need an additional USD\$135 million in liquidity in early 2006 to meet the requirements of certain financing agreements.
Business,Merck  amp; Co. CEO Ray Gilmartin said the embattled drugmaker will  quot;absolutely survive quot; the fallout caused by its decision to pull the arthritis drug Vioxx off the 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is expected to launch a beta version of its Web search technology on Thursday, with ambitions to catch up to rivals Google and Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,"Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading international IT company, has introduced the LIFEBOOK T4010, its latest convertible notebook with a modular bay that weighs less than 2 kg and integrates the functions of a high-powered notebook with those of a "
Sports,"Sprinter Jerome Young, a central figure in a doping case that could cost the US relay team its gold medal from Sydney, was banned for life by the US Anti-Doping Agency yesterday following his second positive test for a banned drug."
Sports,"NASCAR lifted its ban on liquor ads Wednesday, opening the door for teams to be sponsored by distilled spirits.  quot;We felt the time was right, quot; NASCAR president Mike Helton said."
Sports,"  From all indications, this is going to be the year of living dangerously for the 76ers. As they have in their four previous games this season, the Sixers allowed the New Jersey Nets to build a big lead in the first half."
World,"Dutch police arrested two people after a violent 15-hour standoff at a house in the Hague, in which four officers were wounded by a hand grenade."
World,"The driver of the train which smashed into a car on a level crossing, killing seven people and injuring dozens of passengers, had just two or three seconds to brake "
Business," The dollar held more than a cent above  this week's record low on the euro on Thursday and traded near  a two week high on the yen, with the market wary of protest  comments out of Europe about the euro's recent rise."
Business, World oil prices eased on Thursday as  signs of strong supply on physical crude markets encouraged  dealers to take profits from a bounce in the previous session.
Business,"Sri Lanka's central bank raises interest rates by half a percentage point, taking the financial markets by surprise."
Business,Online shops look set to have a good Christmas as UK web-users get the online buying habit.
Sci/Tech,"If you'd like to archive all of yesterday's footage to DVD before your VCR dies, Sony's DVDirect offers an easy, relatively affordable solution."
Business,"WESTBOROUGH -- Massachusetts faces several years of lackluster job growth unless innovations spur the state's listless economy, according to an economic forecast."
Sci/Tech,"The big deal with the Treo 650 is its beautiful, sharp screen and a color liquid-crystal display that offers four times the resolution as the Treo 600's LCD."
Business,"As a child, Adam Levesque would sit with his grandfather, watching televised nature documentaries featuring exotic animals in their natural habitats. These days, Levesque creates his own wild kingdoms in a Waltham office park with a few clicks of a computer mouse."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 11 (newratings.com) - PeopleSoft Inc (PSFT.NAS) has again rejected Oracle Corporation #39;s (ORCL)  quot;best and final quot; takeover bid, while urging its shareholders to reject Oracle #39;s \$24 per share tender offer as well."
Business,The Bank of Ireland reported a 7.8 percent rise in half-year profits Thursday but also revealed a significant drop in investor confidence at its asset management unit.
Business,"The dilemma: Auto manufacturers have been reluctant to build fleets of hydrogen-powered vehicles before the existence of public hydrogen stations in the United States, while fuel "
Business,Cuts in listing fees forced by an Office of Fair Trading inquiry have left London Stock Exchange swallowing a 6 per cent fall in interim operating profits.
World,"Israeli former nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu is arrested, seven months after release from jail."
Business,"Crude oil futures rose more than \$1 a barrel yesterday after the government reported that the nation's supply of distillate fuel, which includes heating oil, shrank for the eighth consecutive week."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell says he will pursue with Sudan an assault by security forces on a refugee camp.
Sci/Tech,"With the announcement of its new search engine, Microsoft is all geared to spoil the search engine party of Google and Yahoo. The software giant today released a beta version of its new MSN search service, claiming "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. announced today the expansion of its end-user intellectual property (IP) protection policy to cover customers using a wide range of current and earlier versions of its software.
Sci/Tech,A TROJAN HORSE with a name that takes over a PC so that it sends SMS spam to mobile phones has been spotted in Russia. The Delf-HA Trojan contacts a Web site for details on which spam campaign to run and then 
Sci/Tech,"Three years is an eternity to wait for a sequel. Early Tuesday morn ing,  quot;Halo quot; fans received deliverance with the launch of  quot;Halo 2, quot; one of the most anticipated video games of all time."
Sci/Tech,"NASA will attempt to break the aircraft speed record next week by flying a jet plane at 7,000 mph, or nearly 10 times the speed of sound, say planners for the agency #39;s experimental X-43A project."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s no longer Sun Microsystems and IBM working to undermine the Itanium processor. Both the chip #39;s maker - Intel - and close software partner Microsoft are doing the dirty work now.
Sci/Tech," A lab owned by US tobacco giant Philip Morris uncovered evidence in the early 1980s about potential risks from passive smoking but its findings were never made public, a study charges."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment held a party in Tokyo yesterday to celebrate the completion of Polyphony Digital #39;s long-awaited Gran Turismo 4, which is set for release in Japan - and, apparently, in North America - this December."
Sci/Tech,"European researchers can now use a new supercomputing network to help them in their work.  quot;We have just completed testing, quot; said David Henty with the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre, a member "
Sports,Serena Williams came back from a set and two breaks down to beat Anastasia Myskina 4-6 6-3 6-4 on the opening night of group play at the WTA Championships on Wednesday.
Sports,Martin ONeill felt Celtic Football Club should not have lost their lead in last nights Old Firm game. John Hartson gave the Bhoys a 1-0 lead midway through the second half but a late goal from Dado Prso 
Sports,Uruguayan midfielder Ruben Olivera scored his first Serie A goal in the 72nd minute Wednesday to help Juventus increase its Italian league lead to six points with a 1-0 win over rival Fiorentina.
Sports,Ferrari sources have said unofficially that they will support the commercial arrangements agreed on Tuesday by the other nine formula one teams which should remove the last hurdle preventing the 2005 British grand prix from being confirmed on the final 
Sports,"NASCAR returned to its roots Wednesday by lifting a ban on liquor ads on cars, opening the door for teams to be sponsored next season by distilled spirits."
Sports,"IT RARELY pays for players publicly to question their coach or manager, and after criticising Raymond Domenech, the France coach, Robert Pires was yesterday dropped from the national squad to play Poland in a friendly on Wednesday."
Sports," After four opening losses, the Memphis Grizzlies were reeling and irritable. The intensity and fastbreak offense that led them to a franchise record 50 wins and first playoff appearance last season were missing."
Sports,"When Alonzo Jackson had his much-publicized finger-pointing episode after a loss to Notre Dame two years ago, it became the impetus for Bobby Bowden #39;s decisions to close the locker-room doors "
Sports,The head of Sri Lanka Cricket has expressed relief and gratitude that Muttiah Muralitharan will be able to use his full weaponry under new laws.
World,\Scientists have taken an important step towards a new way of treating disease by switching off key genes.
World," quot;With him disappears the man of courage and conviction who, for 40 years, has incarnated the Palestinians #39; combat for recognition of their national rights."
World,"Israeli police have detained nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu for questioning, a security source told Reuters without citing reasons."
World,"AT LEAST 20 people had died in a fire which engulfed a hostel in a remote Siberian town, news agencies reported today. Rescuers have found 20 bodies in the charred remains of the hostel in Kyzyl, ITAR-TASS reported."
World," Sudan bowed to international pressure yesterday for a ban on military flights over the Darfur region, where 1.5 million people have been forced from their homes, and signed two landmark peace deals with rebels."
World,Best-selling writer Iris Chang is found dead in her car in California with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
World,\Japan's navy keeps pace with an unidentified submarine spotted inside the country's waters on Wednesday.
World,"The BBC News website looks at the key questions arising from the death of Yasser Arafat, the leader of the Palestinian cause for more than 40 years."
World," For virtually his entire adult life, Yasser Arafat had one dream, and he pursued it with such energy and zeal -- some would say fanaticism -- that he came to personify the dream itself."
Sports,HOSTILITIES between Manchester United and Arsenal could well resume after the sides were paired in the quarter finals of the Carling Cup.
Sports,"Even if British and French grands prix are held next year, negotiations will go back to square-one when a 2006 deal is mooted. Minardi #39;s Paul Stoddart said an eleventh hour teams #39; agreement to stage the voluntary "
World,"  US forces have seized control of up to 70 percent of this rebel stronghold, US and Iraqi officials said yesterday, as American and Iraqi troops battled insurgents along the city's main street and confronted isolated pockets of gunmen who had slipped back behind US lines."
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Sports Network) -- Tiger Woods may have squandered a 54-hole lead for only the third time in his PGA Tour career Sunday at the Tour Championship, but his second-place finish was enough to "
World, Palestinian militants angry over Yasser  Arafat's death attacked a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip  on Thursday in what they said signaled the start of a new round  of clashes against Israel.
Sci/Tech,"Madagascar moves to protect its remarkable biodiversity, more than trebling the area of forest and wetland in special reserves."
Sports," HATTIESBURG, Miss. (Sports Network) - Thomas Decod blocked  a potential game-tying point after touchdown and Wendell Hunter  returned it for a two-point conversion as fourth-ranked  California hung on for a 26-16 win over Southern Mississippi at  M.M. Roberts Stadium."
World," Sri Lankas president Chandrika Kumaratunga offered to revive stalled peace talks with the Tamil Tigers in a message conveyed to rebels by Norways foreign minister Jan Petersen, her office said on Thursday."
Business,"MetLife Inc. (MET.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 1 US life insurer, plans to issue a debut sterling-denominated bond, joint bookrunners Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland said on Thursday."
Business,SPRINGFIELD -- Lawyers squared off Wednesday over whether the Illinois Supreme Court should overturn the largest verdict for damages in the state #39;s history: a \$10.
Business,The head of the world #39;s largest contract chip manufacturer said Thursday it will cost an estimated \$1 billion (euro 776 million) for his company to develop the latest chip production technology.
Sci/Tech,SEATTLE Microsoft launches Web search technology today that it hopes will give it a share of the market dominated by Google. The new search engine will initially be available only on a special test site.
Sci/Tech,"A decade ago, geeks greeted the release of Netscape #39;s new web browser with great anticipation. A similar sense of expectation surrounded each subsequent version of Netscape Navigator and, to a much lesser "
Sci/Tech,"Google will introduce POP3 (Post Office Protocol) support in the next few weeks for Gmail users, allowing them to download their email from the service using mail clients."
Sci/Tech,"A LAB owned by US tobacco giant Philip Morris uncovered evidence in the early 1980s about potential risks from passive smoking but its findings were never made public, a new study charges."
Sci/Tech,"A new pan-European supercomputing network has opened to help scientists in the EU with their research.  quot;We have just completed testing, quot; said David Henty of the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre, a member "
Sci/Tech,"IBM will announced the pre-release of several tools for SMEs designed to speed development of solutions built on IBM middleware. The tools support the IBM Solutions Builder Express Portfolio, which provides "
Sports,"American sprinter Jerome Young was banned from competition for life Wednesday by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. For the second time, Young tested positive for a banned "
Sports,"Nascar will allow liquor companies as sponsors for its Nextel Cup and other stock-car racing next season, ending a 30-year ban and creating a new funding source for racing teams."
Sports,"France coach Raymond Domenech has insisted Nicolas Anelka remain in his plans, but not in the near future. Along with Arsenal #39;s Robert Pires, Anelka was left out of the national squad to face Poland in a friendly at the Stade de France on November 17."
Sports,RALEIGH - Its about to strike midnight on North Carolina States football team unless it can deliver tonight. The Wolfpack is one loss away from elimination from bowl consideration when it plays its home finale against No.
World,BRITISH Prime Minster Tony Blair called for new efforts to revive the Middle East peace process today after the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and just hours before he sets off to visit US President George W. Bush.
World,"The Taiwanese president #39;s flight to an outlying island several weeks ago was diverted because 28 Chinese fighter jets were spotted in the area, a major Taiwanese newspaper reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"In a posting on the company #39;s own blog on Wednesday, Bill Coughran, vice-president of engineering, announced that Google #39;s index now exceeds eight billion pages."
Sports,"A night after they managed to score a measly 64 points in a win over Portland, the Nets reached 100 in Philadelphia. But they still could not score when they needed to."
World,"Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian Wednesday offered to cut the island #39;s troops by 100,000 to ease military tensions with mainland China."
World, Israeli police arrested nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu on Thursday on suspicion of spilling more state secrets seven months after he completed an 18 year prison term for treason.
World, Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in Afghanistan said on Thursday they expect the government to release 26 Taliban prisoners in exchange for their hostages before the Muslim Eid festival this weekend.
Sci/Tech," Online auction giant eBay Inc. has acquired the most popular classifieds Web site in the Netherlands for about  #36;290 million, the company announced."
Sci/Tech," German phone giant Deutsche Telekom AG said Thursday its third quarter net profit jumped to 1.39 billion euros ( #36;1.73 billion) amid growth at its wireless and Internet businesses, and raised its full year forecast."
World, Nigeria's main oil unions said that their members will join next week's planned nationwide general strike and warned of disruptions in the country's exports of crude to the world market.
Sci/Tech, CEO David Duffield says offer undervalues the software company; board touts growing license sales.
Sci/Tech,Political scientists say the surprisingly high number of votes for President Bush in Florida can be explained by demographic trends -- it wasn't because of rigged voting machines. But the election process is so opaque that the conspiracy theories won't go away. By Kim Zetter.
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla's new web browser is smart, fast and user-friendly while offering a slew of advanced, customizable functions. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,Engineers for the space agency's experimental X-43A project prepare to break the aircraft speed record. But the hypersonic jet flight could be NASA's last. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"Tens of thousands of web publishers are too small to show up on industry-standard traffic reports, so they can't attract advertisers. But I/Pro, a small traffic-auditing firm, says it can change all that. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"Sure, there's the slick technology and stunning visuals, but the animated Polar Express doesn't do the book any favors. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,"Sometime in the next few months, your machine will quietly download a patch that makes it respond to a new copy-protection scheme from software maker Macrovision. By Lucas Graves from Wired magazine."
World,"Britain #39;s Black Watch regiment, deployed to back up US forces outside Baghdad since the end of October, has returned to its base in Basra in southern Iraq, said a UK defense ministry spokesman."
Sci/Tech,It's time to get down to business for stem-cell scientists and administrators after the tremendous boost they received from the passage of California's Proposition 71. Two advisory board appointments have been made; there are 25 to go. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,The company will pony up \$2.6 million to settle a lawsuit over allegedly flawed electronic voting systems it sold to California counties. Surprise: E-vote activists still aren't happy.
Business,"The WTO case was brought by the Caribbean state of Antigua and Barbuda, host to many of the online casinos whose use is illegal in the US."
Business,"Shares of technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell more than 6 percent on Wednesday, as the company #39;s disappointing revenue outlook "
Business,"After decades of spreading the fungus across the globe, the wind was expected to bring soybean rust to the United States to threaten crop production and carry a hefty "
Business,"EBay Inc., the world #39;s largest online marketplace, said Thursday it was buying Marktplaats.nl, a Dutch classified advertising Web site, for about \$290 million in cash."
Sci/Tech,"A new battle in the multibillion-dollar online search war begins today as software giant Microsoft unveils a test version of its new search engine, looking remarkably like one of its chief rivals, Google."
Sci/Tech,"A new front has been opened in the long-dormant browser war, with an open-source program called Firefox aiming to challenge Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech,Microsofts upcoming Windows for clustered computers operating system will not support Intels powerful Intanium 2 chipset according to News.
Sci/Tech,"They call it a  quot;scramjet, quot; an engine so blindingly fast that it could carry an airplane from San Francisco to Washington, DC, in about 20 minutes -- or even quicker."
Sci/Tech,"Sneaker makers are selling a new wave of technologically advanced athletic shoes, in hopes of bringing back the age of the \$100-plus sneaker."
Sci/Tech,"Apple (AAPL ) CEO Steve Jobs has always approached his job with the zeal and showmanship of a populist politician. Jobs has another attribute common to the political classes, namely that even "
Sci/Tech,IBM Wednesday released new SMB tools on its emerging technology Web site to help customers deal with compliance issues as well as enable Business Partners to build solutions on WebSphere Express software.
Sports,Buck Showalter won his first American League Manager of the Year award 10 years ago after leading the New York Yankees back into contention.
Sports,Pierce returned after taking a hit in the mouth during the final minute. He played with a mouth guard following seven hours of dental surgery after being hit with an elbow during Saturday #39;s win at New York.
Sports,"The first time Larry Donald told his buddies he was fighting four-time heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield, they thought he was kidding."
World,Palestinian militants angry over Yasser Arafat #39;s death have attacked a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip in what they said signalled the start of a new round of clashes against Israel.
World,"The United States has conveyed a proposal to North Korea to resume six-nation talks on its nuclear drive next month, South Korean officials said Thursday."
World,Police in Kashmir fired tear gas and used batons Wednesday to disperse thousands of people protesting the alleged rape of a woman and her daughter by soldiers.
World,"World News, New York,Sri Lanka #39;s Tamil Tiger guerrillas have recruited thousands of child soldiers despite signing a peace pact in February 2002, Human Rights watch said in a report released Thursday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Indymedia seizures</strong> Site owners have 'no standing'
World,The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) warned on Thursday that any preparations to form a new Palestinian leadership without the participation of Hamas would be illegal.
World,"Nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu was arrested today for allegedly revealing classified information, seven months after he completed an 18-year prison sentence for treason, police said."
World,"Finnish President Tarja Halonen and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Erkki Tuomioja (SDP), have expressed condolences to the family of President Yasser Arafat and to all Palestinians."
World," Iran will probably give its formal response on Thursday to Britain, France and Germany on whether it will agree to a suspension of some of its nuclear activities in order to avoid possible UN sanctions, a top official told AFP."
World,"Japan #39;s Asahi Shimbun reported from Washington on Thursday that Charles Kartman, executive director of the Korean Energy Development Organization (KEDO), would make a four-day trip to Pyongyang beginning Saturday."
World,TAIPEI: Taiwanese authorities have denied reports that President Chen Shui-bian #39;s plane was targeted by Chinese fighter jets when he was flying over the Taiwan Strait.
World,"The chief of Sri Lanka #39;s Tamil Tiger rebels sent an unexpected message to the country #39;s president via Norwegian peace brokers on Thursday, offering ways to revive stalled peace talks aimed at ending a two-decade civil war."
World,"The second round of talks between the Sudanese government and two rebel groups on the Darfur crisis concluded on Wednesday in the Nigerian capital Abuja, China Radio International reported Thursday."
Business," U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday,  pointing to a higher market open, as oil prices fell toward  $48  a barrel and Wall Street seemed encouraged that the Federal  Reserve would not accelerate its pace of interest rate hikes."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians streamed into  the streets of the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Thursday in an  outpouring of grief over the death of Yasser Arafat, the  enduring symbol of their nationalist cause."
Sports," Last season, Roger Federer left  Houston not even the top ranked player of the year."
Business," Mid priced clothing retailer and maker  Jones Apparel Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNY.N</A> said on Thursday it was buying  Barneys New York Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BNNY.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BNNY.OB</A> in a deal worth  $400 million as  a move to expand into luxury apparel retailing."
Business," Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A>, the largest  U.S. video rental chain, on Thursday said it has contacted  Hollywood Entertainment Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLYW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLYW.O</A> about acquiring its top  rival for  $700 million."
Business,"For the second quarter in a row, No. 1 network-gear maker Cisco (CSCO) reported record profit but saw some signs of economic weakness."
Business,and its handsets make a step to answer the need for all-in-one mobile media devices. The company expects 3G to begin gaining mass market 
Business,"11/11/2004 - The US Department of Agriculture #39;s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service yesterday confirmed the presence of the countrys first case of soybean rust, found on soybean leaf samples taken from two plots in Louisiana."
Business,"Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US video rental chain, on Thursday said it has contacted Hollywood Entertainment Corp."
Business,"Tiffany  amp; Co., the No. 1 US luxury jewelry retailer, said third-quarter earnings fell to \$20.8 million as sales declined in Japan, the company #39;s second-biggest market."
Business,"Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co. (KO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , stung by a prolonged downturn in North America and other markets, announced on Thursday that it was lowering key long-term earnings and sales targets."
Business,"The Big Dig is riddled with leaks that are dumping millions of gallons of water into the \$14.6 billion tunnel system, according to an engineer hired to investigate the cause of a massive leak in September."
Business,"German airline Lufthansa posted a euro125 million (US\$155 million) net profit in the third quarter, more than making up losses from a year ago thanks to stronger demand for air travel, the company said Thursday."
Business,"Bank of Ireland has reported a 5 percent rise in first-half profits, in line with predictions made in its September trading update, and says it is confident about the outlook for the full year."
Business," Luxury jeweler Tiffany   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TIF.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TIF.N</A> on  Thursday said quarterly profit fell 26 percent, hurt by  lackluster sales in Japan and higher costs for precious metals  and diamonds."
Sci/Tech,Microsofts first search technology went live on Wednesday. The software giant claims that the preliminary or beta version of its MSN Search stands out from other search engines because it offers more 
Sci/Tech,"Google will gradually roll out Pop3 support over the coming weeks to Gmail users, allowing them to download e-mail messages from Gmail servers to e-mail applications."
Sci/Tech,Boeing and Northrop Grumman have inked a memorandum of agreement which will see the two aerospace giants join forces to compete for the contract to build NASA #39;s Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) - part of the Agency #39;s Constellation project to send robotic 
Sci/Tech,The French Competition Council has rejected Virgin France #39;s claim that Apple #39;s FairPlay technology should be licensed to other companies #39; online music stores.
Sci/Tech,"A new Trojan virus has appeared in Russian that hijacks PCs and sends spam via SMS text messages to mobile phones. After infecting a PC, the Delf-HA Trojan sends spam to the St."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp has upped the ante in its claims to offer better intellectual property indemnification than Linux vendors by extending to all end users its IP protection policy, which was previously only available to volume licensing customers."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens have announced the availability of a range of handsets that works with (Voice over IP) VoIP software, Skype. Simply by plugging the a USB adapter in to a computer running an updated version of Skype "
Sci/Tech,The European Commission has formally notified Microsoft Corp and Time Warner Inc of its objections to the companies #39; proposed joint ownership of ContentGuard Inc.
Sports,The decision by the US Anti-Doping Agency comes after the Fort Worth runner #39;s second positive test for an illegal steroid. The former 400-meter world champion tested positive for the banned drug EPO at a meet in July.
Sports,What more does a player like Retief Goosen need to do to be taken seriously? By Jim Gorant. Goosen has quietly moved up to fourth in the World Ranking.
Sports,Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq said taking part was more important than winning ahead of Pakistan #39;s first match in India for over five years.
Sports,"NASCAR, a sport whose history was built upon the backs on moonshine runners in the Southeast in the 1940s, returned to its roots somewhat Wednesday when it announced it would "
Sports,"Allen Iverson hit the tying jumper with 7.2 seconds left in regulation, and Corliss Williamson scored 7 of his 15 points in overtime to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 victory Wednesday night over the visiting New Jersey Nets."
Sports,"com. Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel talks with running back Maurice Clarett during the 2002 Michigan game. With apologies to immortal running back Red Grange, at least "
Sports,Romario scored twice as Brazil beat Mexico 2-1 in Los Angeles on Wednesday in a match tagged as the  quot;Grand Farewell quot; to the famed Brazilian striker.
Sports,MARTIN O #39;NEILL reckoned Celtic were set to continue Rangers #39; run of misery in Old Firm showdowns. O #39;Neill was convinced that John Hartson #39;s 66th-minute header might just be enough to clinch a place in the last four of the CIS Cup.
World,A group of 20 Afghan women offered on Thursday to take the place of three foreign UN workers held hostage for the past two weeks by a Taliban splinter group.
World,Singer Liza Minnelli's ex-bodyguard accuses her of forcing him to have sex with her to keep his job.
Sci/Tech,BearingPoint Inc. chairman and chief executive Randolph C. Blazer resigned abruptly yesterday after leading the McLean consulting firm for more than four years.
Sci/Tech,"Inside    Varsity Group Inc. 's 11th-floor headquarters in the District, clutter twentysomethings in jeans are doubled and tripled up in small offices. A rear wall is about to be knocked down to make more room. For the first time in four years, the e-commerce company is bursting at the seams."
Sci/Tech,WebMethods Inc. said yesterday it has delayed filing its quarterly financial results because an employee in one of its international subsidiaries has raised concerns about some of its business dealings.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. finally debuted its own Web search technology on Thursday, hoping to challenge Google Inc.'s long dominance of the field with results tailored to a user's location and answers from its Encarta encyclopedia."
Sci/Tech,"Web surfing has belonged almost exclusively to Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer ever since it buried Netscape's pioneering browser. That doesn't seem to have bothered the developers of the Mozilla Firefox, a feisty new kid on the block that's worth a serious look."
Sci/Tech,"The youngest, smallest member of the Virginia State Police bomb squad can fearlessly pick up an unidentified bomb, walk into a tense hostage situation and hand a cell phone to a gunman. And he requires no food, water, insurance benefits or sleep."
Sci/Tech,Trees and plants are to be cut down in woodland near Redruth in southwest England after the discovery of a new disease.
Sci/Tech,"Britain's old ships are being dismantled in ""unacceptable"" conditions in the developing world, an MPs' committee says."
Sci/Tech,\Scientists have taken an important step towards a new way of treating disease by switching off key genes.
Business,"The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates a quarter-point for the fourth time in five months Wednesday, extending its campaign to keep inflation in check after the economy showed impressive job growth over the past three months."
Business,"Oracle said today that it has learned that PeopleSoft will reject its \$8.8bn, \$24 a share,  quot;best and final quot; cash tender offer."
Business,"Vodafone has ushered in a new era in mobile communications with the launch of 3G (third generation) services in 13 countries, including the UK."
Business,"A fungus capable of damaging soybean crops has arrived in the United States for the first time, causing concern among northeast Indianas agriculture industry that the fungus could spread here as soon as next summer."
Business,"eBay (Quote, Chart) has acquired a popular online classifieds Web site in the Netherlands, the company said Wednesday. The San Jose, Calif."
Business,"Boston #39;s Big Dig, a new system of freeway tunnels beneath the city and its harbor, has started springing leaks, and Massachusetts officials say San Francisco #39;s Bechtel Corp."
Business,"German airline Lufthansa posted a 125 million euro (\$155 million) net profit in the third quarter, more than making up losses from a year ago thanks to stronger demand for air travel, the company said Thursday."
Business,Bank of Ireland has announced that profits before tax were up 6 from 670m in the six months to the end of September last year to 713m this year.
Business," The Big Dig   Boston #39;s newly opened  $14.6 billion highway tunnel project   has a seriously flawed wall that contractors knew about as early as 1999, and is riddled with hundreds of smaller leaks, consultants reported in another embarrassment for "
Business, Mid priced clothing retailer and maker Jones Apparel Group Inc.  said on Thursday it was buying Barneys New York Inc.  in a deal worth  #36;400 million as a move to expand into luxury apparel retailing.
World,"<p></p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Last season, Roger Federer leftHouston not even the top-ranked player of the year.</p>"
Business," Blockbuster Inc. , the largest U.S. video rental chain, on Thursday said it has contacted Hollywood Entertainment Corp.  about acquiring its top rival for  #36;700 million."
Sports,"Bobby Cox, who guided the Atlanta Braves to an unprecedented 13th consecutive division title, was elected National League Manager of the Year in balloting by the Baseball Writers #39; Association of America."
Sports,The Maurice Clarett who appears on the pages of ESPN the Magazine should never have had trouble getting A #39;s and B #39;s in college.
Sports,"COLOMBO : Sri Lanka #39;s cricket governing body welcomed the new bowling rules of the International Cricket Council (ICC), saying the decision will finally end the controversy over Muttiah Muralitharan #39;s action."
Business," Luxury jeweler Tiffany   Co.  on Thursday said quarterly profit fell 26 percent, hurt by lackluster sales in Japan and higher costs for precious metals and diamonds."
Business," Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A>, the largest  U.S. video rental chain, on Thursday said it has contacted  Hollywood Entertainment Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLYW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLYW.O</A> about acquiring its top  rival for  $700 million."
Business,"end jewelry retailer Tiffany  amp; Co. said Thursday that third quarter profit fell 26 percent to miss Wall Street expectations by 5 cents per share, due to weak Japan sales, high diamond and precious metal "
Business,The London Stock Exchange says first-half turnover rose as trading activity on its electronic platform grew despite mixed market conditions.
Sci/Tech,"The French government #39;s competition watchdog this week dismissed a complaint brought by VirginMega, which alleged Apple #39;s refusal to license FairPlay ran contrary to French anti-trust law."
Sci/Tech,A CONTROVERSIAL video game developed by a city company and described by critics as a  quot;murder simulator quot; has become the fastest selling title ever to hit the shelves in the UK.
Sci/Tech,The European Commission has set out its formal objections to Microsoft and Time Warner taking control of digital rights management company ContentGuard Holdings.
Sports,"Diageo, the world #39;s leading premium drinks business, has announced one of the company #39;s spirits brands would participate in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) for the first time ever beginning with the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup season "
Sports,No. 10 Virginia Tech (9-2) at No. 9 Miami (8-2): 1 pm today. TV: WTAE. ... Virginia Tech wins the ACC outright and the automatic BCS bid with a win.
Sci/Tech,"Voided warranty, electrocution, the wrath of Hollywood--so what? Nothing seems to hinder the TiVo hacker."
Sci/Tech,"A software vulnerability in some Cisco Systems Inc. routers and switches could allow an attacker to cause the devices to hang, the vendor warned this week."
World, Thousands poured onto Palestinian streets to mourn Yasser Arafat on Thursday while world leaders praised him as an icon of his people's struggle whose death could usher in a new Middle East peace drive.
World," The following dignitaries are expected at Yasser Arafat's funeral in Cairo on Friday, according to Palestinian planners and other officials."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft's board of directors rejected Oracle's  #36;9.2 billion takeover bid Wednesday, thrusting the business software maker's fate in the hands of its shareholders."
Sports,"The Virginia Tech quarterback connected with Eddie Royal for a 39-yard pass early in the fourth quarter that would provide the winning margin in a 16-10 triumph over Miami, wrapping up the ACC championship "
Business,"In a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee Wednesday, the policy makers fulfilled the expectations of the analysts announcing a quarter-point rise in its target for the Federal funds Rate, bringing it 2 from 1.75, the highest level since November "
Business,"Singapore: Crude futures stayed close to the US\$49 mark in Asia today, amid renewed fears that heating oil supplies may not meet demand for the coming Northern Hemisphere winter."
Business, Coca Cola Co. will damp growth prospects for next year and outline plans to increase  quot;marketing and innovation expenses quot; by as much as  $400 million on an annual basis when management speaks to analysts and investors later Thursday.
Sports,Late goals from Brazilian Kaka and midfielder Andrea Pirlo gave AC Milan a 2-1 win at lowly Parma in Serie A on Saturday. Brazilian Adriano hit a devastating first half 
Sci/Tech,"Itanium #39;s goals, which were lofty when the new architecture was first announced, have come down to reality. Instead of touting the 64-bit Itanium 2 as the sole architecture of the future, Intel "
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson could not resist a wry smile after learning his Manchester United side had been paired with arch-rivals Arsenal in the last eight of the Carling Cup.
Sports,"CONSIDER THE SOURCE. That #39;s always good advice when evaluating a dispute, and never more true than in recent football developments."
Sports,"The Utah Jazz knew they were going to lose sometime, they just didn #39;t think it would be to guys named Chris Bosh and Loren Woods."
World,"Iraqi troops have found  quot;hostage slaughterhouses quot; in Fallujah where foreign captives were held and killed, the commander of Iraqi forces in the city said Wednesday."
World," Firing bullets into the air and weeping,  thousands of people streamed into Palestinian streets to mourn  Yasser Arafat on Thursday while world leaders praised him as a  symbol of his people's struggle for statehood."
World,An Australian government rethink of its welfare system for Aborigines sparks widespread controversy.
Business,  Coca Cola Co. said Thursday it anticipates weakness in several key markets in 2005 and lowered long term targets for both volume and operating income growth.
Business,  Blockbuster Inc. wants to acquire rival Hollywood Entertainment for  $700 million in a move that would broaden Blockbuster #39;s standing as the world #39;s largest movie rental company.
Business,"Europe #39;s biggest phone carrier Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) expects customer growth in its high-speed Internet business and at its US mobile business to accelerate in the fourth quarter compared with the "
Business,US Airways Group Inc. said Thursday has reached agreements with its lenders and lessors for continued use and operation of substantially all of its mainline and Express fleet.
Business,"JOHANNESBURG : South African mining giant Gold Fields lost a high court bid to halt a hostile takeover by rival Harmony Gold, which is seeking to create the world #39;s biggest gold producer, a court official said."
Business," The hydrogen fuel station for fuel cell vehicles that opened Wednesday in Washington, DC, is intended to bring the technology to the attention of lawmakers and show its usefulness and safety for retail use, said Jeremy Bentham, chief executive "
Business,"Hollinger International Inc., publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, said it spent \$46.3 million this year on an internal investigation of former Chief Executive Conrad Black and others."
Business,"Hong Kong #39;s de facto central bank on Thursday raised its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.50 percent, matching the latest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday, thanks to judicious leaks from Bill and the Boyz, the media splashed Microsoft to launch MSN Search and today, thanks to Microsoft #39;s official announcement, it #39;s Microsoft launches MSN Search."
Sci/Tech,"Fi hotspot owners BT Openzone, Singapore #39;s StarHub, Malaysia #39;s maxis, Japan #39;s NTT Com, T Mobile, Australia #39;s Telstra and Telecom Italia have entered into a broad roaming agreement to allow each company #39;s customers to access the others #39; networks."
Sci/Tech,"The shoe features an air chamber that molds itself to the shape of the wearer #39;s foot. But unlike its Pump predecessor, the new shoe inflates itself automatically."
Sci/Tech,"Suppose you threw a party and no-one came? Intel has put the streamers out, the sandwiches have had the crusts cut off and the punch bowl is full."
Sci/Tech,"Playing fair, or promoting religion? Parents, civil liberty advocates and suburban-Atlanta school officials are in federal court over the issue of warning stickers on science textbooks."
Sports,"The survival of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone represents a major incentive for the British motor sports industry to secure its international reputation, Sports Minister Richard Caborn this morning claimed."
Sports,Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne said Thursday a new proposal on bowling deliveries in cricket - brought about by the  quot;chucking quot; controversy involving Sri Lanka #39;s Muttiah Muralitharan - could cause confusion for umpires.
Sports,Spanish motor rally legend Carlos Sainz took a gentle swipe at the state of the world championship on Thursday after his glorious career ended with a whimper.
Sports," The Suns fell in overtime to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114 109, on Wednesday at Gund Arena. Shawn Marion paced six Phoenix players in double figures with 22 points and Quentin Richardson had 21."
Sports,"UNDATED NASCAR has lifted its ban on hard-liquor ads on cars, easing restrictions aimed at cleaning up the image of a sport that traces its roots to good ol #39; boys running moonshine through the hills of Georgia and the Carolinas."
Sports," The New Jersey Nets were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 108 100, in overtime on Wednesday at the Wachovia Center."
Sports," Elton Brand scored a game high 19 points and hauled down 16 rebounds, while Bobby Simmons netted 18 as the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Indiana Pacers, 102 68, on Wednesday at Conseco Fieldhouse."
Sports,"Sapporo, Japan (Sports Network) - Daisuke Matsuzaka went the distance on a five-hitter to lead Japan to a 5-1 victory over the Major League Baseball All- Stars in the sixth of an eight-game exhibition series."
Sports,"NORTH VERNON, Ind. -- A 69-year-old bowhunter was treated for injuries he said he suffered during a wrestling match with an angry deer."
Sports,"The Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, a native of Birmingham, says he is resigning from his position as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference."
World,"British forces are to carry out an evacuation of British nationals from the strife-torn west African state of Ivory Coast, it was announced today."
World,"A senior Iranian official said on Thursday he was optimistic Iran would halt its uranium enrichment program as Europe demands, in a move aimed "
Business," Soft drink giant Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A>,  stung by a prolonged downturn in North America and other  markets, announced on Thursday that it was lowering key   long term earnings and sales targets."
Sci/Tech," Philip Morris, one of the world's leading tobacco manufacturers, was involved in research into the health effects of smoking 30 years ago but did not reveal data on the dangers of passive smoking, scientists said on Thursday."
Business," Target Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TGT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TGT.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S.  discount retailer, on Thursday posted a higher quarterly  profit, boosted by stronger sales and gains from the sale of  its Mervyn's department store chain."
Business, World oil prices eased on Thursday as  signs of strong supply on physical crude markets encouraged  dealers to take profits from a bounce in the previous session.
Business," Jones Apparel Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNY.N</A>, a  mid priced clothing retailer and maker, said on Thursday it was  buying Barneys New York Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BNNY.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BNNY.OB</A> in a deal worth  $400  million as a move to expand into luxury apparel retailing."
Business, European shares rose to fresh 6 1/2  month highs on Thursday as the dollar firmed and oil eased from   $49 a barrel while poor German economic growth data buoyed  bonds.
Sports,"Who is Barry Bonds trying to kid? The San Francisco Giants #39; slugger, who in 2001 whacked 73 home runs to set a new, single-season record, reportedly told investigators that he unknowingly took "
Business," US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A>,  which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, on Thursday  said it reached agreements with its lenders and lessors that  will let it keep flying most of its planes."
Sci/Tech," NASA's infrared eyes are probing the beginnings of both stars and planets.  In two separate observations, the Spitzer Space Telescope has uncovered the warm glow from a possible stellar infant and an icy disk where planets may one day form."
Sci/Tech," This is a series of four articles each with a separate explanation of different phenomena. Each of the four articles is a piece of a mosaic and so every one is needed to understand the final explanation of the quantum astronomy experiment we will be proposing to do possibly using the Allen Array Telescope and the narrow band radio wave detectors being build by the SETI Institute and the University of California, Berkeley."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> CHICAGO (Reuters) - Blockbuster Inc. <BBI.N>, the largest\U.S. video rental chain, on Thursday said it has contacted\Hollywood Entertainment Corp. <HLYW.O> about acquiring its top\rival for \$700 million.</p>"
World," A biopsy has shown that a lump in Elizabeth Edwards' breast has not spread, a family spokesman said, as the wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards commenced chemotherapy."
World," Egypt, where Yasser Arafat began his  political life and where biographers say he was born, on  Thursday prepared a funeral for the Palestinian president, who  was declared dead in Paris in the early morning."
World,"Palestinians mourn the death of Yasser Arafat, their leader of 40 years - Israel sees a new chance for peace."
World,US marines come under sustained attack from several directions in their makeshift HQ in the Iraqi city of Falluja.
World,"MPs say Zimbabwe will run out of food before next year's harvest, despite government assurances."
Business," U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday, with oil prices slipping on signs of strong supplies and Wall Street encouraged that the Federal Reserve seemed unlikely to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes."
World,Sri Lanka Cricket says efforts to convince the ICC Muttiah Muralitharan's bowling action was legitimate have paid off.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft launched its own Internet search engine in a move aimed at challenging market leaders Google and Yahoo.
World, Thousands of people in costume took to the streets of western Germany as the annual carnival season started with a series of events that will go on until February.
Sci/Tech," BT Group PLC, Britain's largest phone company, reported a 14 percent increase in second quarter net profit on Thursday, as growth in mobile telecommunications, broadband and IT services outweighed more declines in its traditional residential telecoms revenue base."
Sports," The defending champion United States defeated South Korea 3 0 at the FIFA Under 19 Women's World Championship on Thursday behind goals from Angie Woznuk, Amy Rodriguez and Sheree Gray."
Sci/Tech, Software giant says the final version will be available next year.
Business,Juanita Swedenburg first planted grapes 24 years ago to help pay the taxes on her 130-acre Valley View Farm near Middleburg in the heart of Virginia #39;s hunt country.
Business,fare airline ATA has announced plans to lay off hundreds of employees and to drop most of its flights out of Midway Airport in Chicago.
Sports,"SEVILLE, Spain  There was one final thing to do before dispatching Spain #39;s doubles team of Juan Carlos Ferrero and Tommy Robredo on Saturday at Estado Olimpico."
Sci/Tech,Online criminals are getting better at targeting people's sensibility to hack into their computers.
Business, Rogers Communications Inc. is proposing a share exchange to take back the 11 per cent of Rogers Wireless that it does not already own.
Business,"Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co. (KO), stung by a prolonged downturn in North America and other markets, announced on Thursday that it was lowering key long-term earnings and sales targets."
Business,SHARES in Coles Myer raced to another record high yesterday as chief executive John Fletcher forecast double-digit sales growth for 2004-05 after a barnstorming start to the financial year.
Business,"NOVEMBER 11, 2004 -- Bankrupt US Airways this morning said it had reached agreements with lenders and lessors to continue operating nearly all of its mainline and US Airways Express fleets."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> will unveil  next year a bundle of chips designed for home entertainment  computers, and support the move with a branding campaign  modeled on the successful launch of its Centrino chips for  notebook computers, a person briefed on the matter said."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. will roll out POP3 (Post Office Protocol) support gradually over the coming weeks to Gmail users, who will be able to use the feature to download e-mail messages "
Sci/Tech,Uranus may not be the most boring planet in the solar system after all - new images suggest the outer planet experiences weird seasonal weather patterns.
Sci/Tech,In a matter of days the European Space Agency #39;s (ESA) SMART-1 spacecraft will enter orbit around the Moon. It will adjust its position and prepare for the scientific investigation of the lunar surface that will begin in January.
Sci/Tech,"  The future of hypersonic flight is uncertain, but next week a tiny unmanned NASA jet will try to hurtle into that unknown on a one way trip at 10 times the speed of sound."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. unveiled a preliminary  version of its Web search engine late on Wednesday, in its  first attack on Google Inc. leading position in the market."
Sports,"International cricket is set to revise the most controversial of the 42 laws that govern the playing of the game, based a report from an expert committee."
Sports,"When hunter Jim Mick went into the forest to bag himself a deer, he never expected to come out empty-handed -- and badly bruised. The 69-year-old bowhunter was treated for injuries "
World,"Yasser Arafat died as the leader of a country that does not yet exist, and therein lies the tragic nature of the former leader and the ongoing tragedy of the people of Palestine."
World,"Everything started with the murder of radical film director Theo Van Gogh by a  quot;drug addict quot; of Moroccan origin in the Netherlands, where terror can strike even at the traffic lights in broad daylight."
World,"Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has announced that the number of troops in insurgency-hit Kashmir will be reduced this winter in view of an  quot;improvement quot; there, a statement said."
Sports,"The Raptors posted a stunning victory against a previously undefeated opponent last night, but they lost one of their key players, possibly for a while."
World,"Two of three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan called home to reassure relatives they are all right, as negotiators tried Tuesday to secure their release after 12 days in the hands of Taliban-linked militants."
World," Egypt put its security forces on maximum alert and workers spruced up a modest mosque at Cairo's international airport Thursday in preparation for Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's funeral, which will include a procession led by a horse drawn carriage."
Sci/Tech,"Paul Otellini, a 30-year Intel Corp. veteran who oversaw the launch of the Pentium processor in the 1990s, will replace chief executive Craig Barrett when he steps down to become chairman in May, the semiconductor giant's board of directors announced Thursday. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Business,Here's hoping you won't have to choose between health and comfort.
Sci/Tech,"Paul Otellini, currently president and COO, will replace outgoing chief Craig Barrett in May. \<br /> Photo: Barrett's mea culpa \"
Business,"EU trade chief Peter Mandelson wants clarification of the US stance in threatened WTO action over aid to Airbus, his spokeswoman said Friday after a US official indicated Washington was delaying such action."
Business,"Target Corp., the second-largest US discount retailer, said third-quarter profit surged 78 percent after selling its Marshall Field #39;s and Mervyn #39;s chains."
World,"The Bangladesh government on Thursday announced a three-day national mourning in memory of Palestine President Yasser Arafat, who died this morning."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp.'s board of directors Thursday elected current president and chief operating officer (COO) Paul Otellini as the company's next chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Craig Barrett who was named new chairman of the board."
Sci/Tech,"A beta version of the search engine Microsoft Corp. is developing went live Thursday, offering users an interface and a set of features that make the product begin to resemble established search engines from competitors Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., Ask Jeeves Inc. and America Online Inc. (AOL)."
Sci/Tech,"There's plenty of good news out there in the technology sector, but nearly five years after the great Nasdaq bust of 2000, bellwether firms like Cisco Systems continue to struggle. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"MSN Beta Search Engine Somewhat Launched\\It's finally happened, MSN has launched their new beta test of the autonomous MSN Search - their own search engine. No longer is MSN dependent upon Looksmart or Inktomi and other partners (wasn't Direct Hit one of them in the past?) to produce search results ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google GMail Opens Up to POP\\Google wants us to take it as email portability, but I think it as a surprise package that would lure back even the harshest critics of GMail. Google GMail yesterday added 2 new features in their beta mail service that includes the much-demanded POP support. ..."
Sci/Tech,Device features two optical drives and a 160GB hard drive for storing content.
Sci/Tech,Software giant says the final version will be available next year.
Sci/Tech,"Will Microsoft Lose The Browser Wars?\\Until recently, software giant, Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser enjoyed a relatively unchallenged position as the most popular Web browser in the world.\\Despite lawsuits and charges of unfair competition from the likes of Netscape and others, Microsoft dominates browser software with over 90 market share.\\Microsoft's ..."
Business," PeopleSoft shares fell in premarket trade Thursday after the company rejected Oracle #39;s latest takeover offer of  $24 a share, worth at least  $8."
Business,"  Target Corporation said earnings rose 78 percent in the third quarter, boosted by one time gains from the sale of its Mervyn #39;s store chain."
Business,"Intel Corp. named President Paul Otellini as its next chief executive officer, choosing a salesman instead of an engineer to run the computer-chip maker for the first time."
Business,"In NEW YORK story headlined  quot;US Airways lenders let carrier keep using aircraft, quot; please correct paragraph 3 to read ... US Airways said it has agreed to cure and perform for all but 36 aircraft, and has reached interim arrangements for 14 of these ."
Business,"Wireless phone carrier Verizon Wireless on Thursday said it named John Townsend as vice president and chief financial officer of the company, beginning in January."
Business,"BT Group PLC, Britain #39;s largest phone company, reported a 14 percent increase in second quarter net profit on Thursday, as growth in mobile telecommunications, broadband and IT services outweighed more declines in its traditional residential telecoms "
Sci/Tech,I was questioned today by a developer who was watching a particular IP address scan his site. The IP was 65.54.188.86 and is registered to Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft #39;s Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition doesn #39;t like servers built around Intel #39;s Itanium 2 chip.
Sci/Tech,The Multiband OFDM Alliance (MBOA) has finished its ultrawideband (UWB) radio physical layer (PHY) specification. What this array of abbreviations means is that UWB chip makers can now finalise their designs 
World,"British musician and peace activist formerly known as Cat Stevens, who changed his name to Yusuf Islam after conversion to Islam, has signaled a comeback."
World,"Israel has ruled out releasing jailed Marwan Barghouti, a leading Palestinian figure who is widely seen as the strongest candidate to succeed Yasser Arafat."
Sci/Tech," SALO, Finland (Reuters) - Elcoteq <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ELQAV.HE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ELQAV.HE</A> is targeting  growth by strengthening its focus on design services to tap  surging demand in the mobile handset market, Europe's top  electronics manufacturing services firm said."
Business,China's president Hu Jintao visits Brazil in a bid to secure trade deals to satisfy his country's burgeoning demand for foreign goods.
Business,"UK interest rates may be too high because the Bank of England has wrongly forecast inflation levels, a House of Lords Committee says."
Business,"As the whole world expected, the Federal Reserve continued its policy of normalizing short-term rates by raising its policy target to 2 percent this week."
Business,"update Intel #39;s board, in widely expected move, voted Thursday to elevate Paul Otellini from president to chief executive officer in May."
Business,"Cola Company is lowering its long term earning and sales targets. In a statement today (11 November), the company added that continued weak performance in certain key markets was expected in 2005 as operational issues are addressed."
Business," Canadian Tire reported a 17 per cent jump in quarterly earnings on Thursday, boosted by higher sales and improved business at the financial services business."
Business,Mid-priced clothing retailer and maker Jones Apparel Group Inc. said on Thursday it was buying Barneys New York Inc. in a \$400 million deal to boost its retail business and move into luxury apparel.
Business,"Shares of auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe  amp; Jack (PBY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 10 percent on Thursday, a day after it said earnings dropped 48 percent last quarter on more struggles in its service operations, missing "
Business,"Editors Note: The following special report was compiled by the editors of Corn and Soybean Digest, a sister publication of Delta Farm Press."
Business,"_ Newsday is cutting as many as 100 jobs through voluntary and non-voluntary buyouts, the Long Island newspaper #39;s publisher said Thursday."
Business,Shares of Prime Group Realty Trust were down 8.6 percent in Thursday morning trading after the company announced late Wednesday that Prime/Mansur Investment Partners LLC wasn #39;t able to obtain financing in order to acquire Prime Group.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp.s proprietary new search engine is scheduled to go live today in a beta version, at beta.search.msn.com. Like its rival, Google."
Sci/Tech,"An accelerating thaw of the Arctic may open vast regions for oil and gas exploration but that brings worries of spills in the fragile environment, experts said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"A small, air-breathing test plane will attempt to blaze into history on Monday by flying at nearly 10 times the speed of sound. The hypersonic craft is one of three built by NASA for its \$230-million Hyper-X project, established in 1996."
Sci/Tech,A tiny craft powered by Star Trek technology was standing today at the gateway to the moon - and a landmark date in the history of European space exploration.
Sci/Tech,"Virgin #39;s French arm saw the antitrust suit it filed against Apple (yes, Apple, not Microsoft) dismissed by the French Competition Council."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) has eked out its second major contract in Japan for its Java Desktop System (JDS), the company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Skype, originators of free Internet phone calls, has extended its reach even further by offering free cell phone calling - in partnership with Siemens -n Europe."
Sports,"Olympic relay gold medalist and world 400-meter champion Jerome Young was given a lifetime ban from the US Anti-Doping Agency for his second performance-enhancing drug violation, according to USA Today."
Sports,"SHOTA ARVELADZE feared he had blown Rangers chances of an Old Firm victory when he missed a golden chance in the dying stages. However, the Georgian was a relieved man when he finally found the net to hand "
Sports,"The British motorsport industry has the  quot;opportunity to further enhance its reputation as a world leader quot; after the future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone was secured, according Sports Minister Richard Caborn."
Sports,"The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) on Nov. 10 said it #39;s lifting its decades-long, self-imposed ban on liquor sponsorships."
Sports,"Nina Kraft tested positive for the endurance-boosting drug EPO after winning last month #39;s Hawaii Ironman competition, the German triathlon union said Thursday."
Sports,"Liz Johnson became the first woman to qualify for a PBA Tour event by finishing fourth in the qualifying round. The bowler from Cheektowaga, NY, was the top amateur Wednesday during qualifying for the PBA Uniroyal Tire Classic."
World,"Britain will evacuate about 400 of its nationals and others from the Ivory Coast due to the deteriorating situation there, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday."
World,US marines in Falluja have come under sustained attack from several different directions in the headquarters they have set up in the Iraqi city.
World,"African leaders have expressed their sadness at the death of the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat. South Africa #39;s President Thabo Mbeki said Mr Arafat #39;s life was defined by unflinching sacrifice for his cause."
World," A car bomb exploded in Baghdad?s commercial centre, killing 17 people and narrowly missing a US convoy that had passed by seconds earlier."
Business," SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> on  Thursday said President Paul Otellini would replace Craig  Barrett as chief executive in a long-planned move, becoming the  company's first CEO with a marketing rather than an engineering  background."
Sports," Serena Williams came back from a  set and two breaks down to beat Anastasia Myskina 4 6, 6 3, 6 4  on the opening night of group play at the WTA Championships  Wednesday."
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Miami is off to its best  start in franchise history. The Heat won their first four games  of the 2004-05 campaign, with three of their victories by 10  points or more."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  said on Thursday Yasser Arafat's death could be a turning point  for peacemaking but he would pursue a unilateral plan that  would strip Palestinians of some land they want for a state.
Business," Shares of auto parts retailer Pep  Boys Manny, Moe   Jack <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PBY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PBY.N</A> fell 10 percent on Thursday, a  day after it said earnings dropped 48 percent last quarter on  more struggles in its service operations, missing estimates."
Business," U.S. stocks were higher on Thursday,  helped by technology shares like Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> and  Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>, which received a brokerage upgrade, and  crude oil prices dropping below  $48 a barrel."
Business, Mid priced clothing retailer and maker  Jones Apparel Group Inc. said on Thursday it was buying Barneys  New York Inc. in a  $400 million deal to boost its retail  business and move into luxury apparel.
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A>, one of  the world's biggest telecoms equipment makers, has again  delayed filing its restated financial results, mainly because  of revenue reporting issues, the company said on Thursday ."
World, Dutch authorities are investigating a  radical Muslim group they suspect has links to the man accused  of killing a filmmaker critical of Islam and to bombings in  Casablanca last year.
World,"Mars Express takes its most detailed image yet of the Red Planet's largest moon, Phobos."
Sci/Tech,Four former Microsoft Corp. employees were charged with stealing \$32.4 million worth of software and selling it on the side.
Sci/Tech,"The Japanese government has approved Sun Microsystems #39; open-source desktop software for use within one of its ministries, Sun is expected to announce."
World,"Description: On the fourth day of battle, American troops slow their assault, with US forces battling pockets of resistance in several parts of the city."
Sci/Tech,"Paul Otellini, currently president and COO, will replace outgoing chief Craig Barrett in May. \"
Business,"Jewelry retailer Tiffany  amp; Co., dragged down by weaker-than-expected sales in Japan and higher precious metal and diamond costs, recorded a 26 percent drop in third-quarter earnings."
Business,"German economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter as exports weakened and oil prices surged, raising fears that eurozone GDP figures due Friday will be lower than expected."
Business,"Online auction powerhouse eBay Inc. has scooped up Dutch classifieds Website Marktplaats.nl as part of an effort to expand its classifieds trading activities and grow internationally, it said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"With its music-download service iTunes Apple was not unlawfully exploiting its market dominance, an opinion by France #39;s competition watchdogs, its Anti-Trust Office, concluded, thereby rejecting a suit initiated by the French daughter company of the "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft says its Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition will not run on servers equipped with Intel #39;s latest Itanium 2 processor.
Sci/Tech," Seven leading wireless operators, led by T Mobile USA, have signed roaming agreements that bring seamless worldwide high speed internet access another step closer."
Business,The Bush administration dismissed as  quot;deeply flawed quot; a World Trade Organisation decision that the US has no right to ban cross-border gambling on the internet.
Business," Revenue at Canadian Tire topped the  $2 billion mark in the third quarter and profits rose 17 per cent, the retail giant reported Thursday."
Business,"Tiffany  amp; Co., the largest US luxury jewelry retailer, said fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 26 percent on higher costs and declining Japanese sales."
Business,"Automotive aftermarket chain Pep Boys-Manny, Moe  amp; Jack Inc. on Wednesday said its third-quarter profit dropped, despite higher sales."
Business,"Shares of Hollywood Entertainment (HLYW:Nasdaq - news - research) were among the Nasdaq #39;s winners Thursday, rising 11 after rival Blockbuster (BBI:NYSE - news - research) said that it would like to buy Hollywood Entertainment for about \$700 million."
Business,"European Union regulators Thursday cleared a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company, Columbia Pictures Corp. Ltd., and Britain #39;s ON Demand Group to provide a video-on-demand service in Britain and Ireland."
Sports,"Bagshot, England - Jason Robinson has said he was stunned to be made England captain for Saturday #39;s Test against Canada at Twickenham."
Sports,Manchester United chief executive David Gill will head into the clubs annual general meeting tomorrow fearing the possibility of another confrontation with Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,Coach Matt Williams warned against the danger of complacency when Scotland face Japan at McDiarmid Park in the second of the Autumn Tests on Saturday.
World,"FALLUJAH, Iraq (AFP) - Rebels battled for their lives in Fallujah as US troops closed in for the kill, while 10 people died in a Baghdad car bomb and two US helicopters were forced to land under a hail of bullets."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat Inc. is opening this week its first office in China, as part of its effort to tap demand for low-cost software in developing markets."
Sci/Tech,"Infragistics is partnering with Mercury Interactive to offer a collection of custom libraries that enables automated testing of the presentation layer of Microsoft's .Net. The TestAdvantage development tool, built using Mercury Interactive QuickTest Professional, enhances presentation layer regression testing by giving development teams an automated way to test user interfaces created with Infragistics NetAdvantage. Infragistics will ship the release candidate of TestAdvantage in January of 2005 for an introductory price of \$2,995."
Business,"Germany #39;s fragile recovery slowed in the third quarter as exports slipped, with Europe #39;s biggest economy growing by just 0.1 percent, according to government figures released Thursday that underlined concerns over high oil prices and the strong euro."
Business,"Investment group Steel Partners II LP on Thursday offered to buy up the remaining stake in aircraft component maker GenCorp Inc., saying the company #39;s board has made  quot;many mistakes quot; in allocating capital and managing day-to-day operations."
Business,European regulators have approved a movies-on-demand joint venture between Sony #39;s Columbia Pictures and Walt Disney Co. that could help UK cable 
Business,"The online auction giant has acquired Marktplaats.nl, a Netherlands-based online classifieds site for 225 million euros, or about \$290 million, in an all-cash deal, the company announced on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The future appears rosy for Firefox. Just two years after its start, and even before reaching version 1.0 (now imminent), the little open source browser has already left behind its elder "
Sci/Tech,"A faster-than-expected thaw of the Arctic is likely to open legendary short-cut routes between the Pacific and the Atlantic, but experts say icebergs and high costs will prevent any transpolar shipping boom."
Sports,Shane Warne expressed concern yesterday that the new proposal on cricket #39;s  quot;chucking quot; controversy might create more confusion.
Sports,Sydney: New Zealand made a disastrous beginning in their tour opener against New South Wales as they were shot out for a modest 213 at the Sydney cricket ground here today.
World,"OPININ (*)The Legacy: Yasir Arafat has been a disaster for the Palestinians, for Israelis, and for hopes of peace in the region."
Business,"Big run-ups in a few fast-food favorites might suggest that the value is gone, but take a closer look."
Sports,"Germany #39;s Ironman Triathlon world champion Nina Kraft has tested positive for the banned blood-boosting drug EPO (erythropoietin), according to a report in the Frankfurter Allgemeine."
Sports, Tim Duncan had 23 points and 18 rebounds and Manu Ginobili added 22 points to lead San Antonio past winless Golden State.
Sports,We had the League Pass surf going on at a ridiculous pace last night. Add a little Tivo into the mix and we covered just about everything.
World,Former US President Bill Clinton on Thursday offered condolences to Palestinians after the death of Yasser Arafat but said their leader had missed the opportunity to create lasting Middle East peace in 2000.
World, Advances in Fallujah slowed considerably yesterday after American led troops took control of about half of the city.
World,Israeli police re-arrested nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu seven months after he was released from an 18-year jail term for leaking secrets about Israel #39;s nuclear program.
World,"TEHRAN, Nov 11 (RIA Novosti) - Iran is considering the issue on extension of a voluntary moratorium on work to enrich uranium, Iranian Foreign Ministry official spokesman Hamid Reza Assefi said Thursday."
World,"A car bomb went off in central Baghdad Thursday, killing 17 people and injuring at least eight in a crowded commercial area, police said."
Business,"With third quarter revenues of \$161 million, strong earnings per share, healthy cash flow and robust projections to back them up, PeopleSoft #39;s directors are advising shareholders that Oracle #39;s "
Business,  A ruling from the World Trade Organization could open the United States to offshore Internet gambling. A WTO panel says the federal government should drop its ban on Americans placing bets at online casinos.
Business,"Canadian Tire Corp., the country #39;s biggest retailer of auto supplies and sporting goods, said third- quarter profit rose 17 percent as customers put more purchases on the company #39;s credit card."
Business,Nortel Networks said the further delay in its release of financial information will  quot;permit the resolution of focused revenue reporting issues and remaining accounting matters identified by Nortel management.
Business,Blockbuster on Thursday said it has contacted Hollywood Entertainment Corp. about acquiring its top rival for \$700 million. Hollywood shares jumped 13.
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates may be the world #39;s most generous philanthropist, but the technical teams under his charge may well experience the uncharitable side of his nature today."
Sci/Tech,"Our atmosphere is home to many stunning optical phenomena; rainbows, lightning and fiery red sunsets to name but a few. For many, the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis "
World,"India News: New Delhi, Nov 11 : India Thursday announced a reduction of troops in Jammu and Kashmir  quot;in recognition of improvement in the situation in the state quot;."
World,Japanese government officials Thursday confirmed a Chinese Navy submarine intrusively entered Japanese waters a day earlier. The submarine was discovered early Wednesday 
World,"When the Black Watch battle group made their move north, there was an  quot;intelligence vacuum quot; in the area according to an army source here; they did not know exactly what they would face."
World,Online criminals are exploiting human hopes and fears to spread spam and viruses.
World,"Yasir Arafat personally controlled several billion dollars for the Palestinian movement, and no one else knows where it all is."
Business,Cola Co. is lowering its long term targets for earnings and sales volume growth amid continuing weakness in key markets including North America. But the world's biggest soft drink company also plans to boost spending on marketing its core brands.
Business,Icelandic investment group Baugur extends its presence on the UK High Street with the purchase of budget fashion chain Mk One.
Business," With the US economy expanding at a respectable pace, companies hiring and consumers inclined to spend, Federal Reserve policy makers can feel comfortable about boosting short term interest rates for a fourth time this year."
Business," quot;The board concluded that PeopleSoft is worth substantially more than Oracle #39;s latest offer. We are a vibrant, strong company with a focused, motivated management "
Business,"Coke (KO) lowered its long-term targets for earnings and sales volume growth amid continuing weakness in key markets including North America, said it missed the health trend, and said it plans to boost spending on marketing its core brands "
Business,Antigua is saying that the US does not allow online gambling within its borders but that there are large numbers of American gambling organizations overseas.
Business,"Intel #39;s board has tapped Paul Otellini to replace Craig Barrett as CEO, starting next year, the company announced. By Edward F. Moltzen, CRN."
Business,"FRANKFURT (AFP) - The modest recovery of the German economy ran out of steam in the third quarter, official data showed, as exports, previously the main driving force behind growth of the eurozone #39;s biggest economy, slumped on the back of the global "
Business,Northeast Iowa farmers have said for years it was only a matter of time before soybean rust was found in the United States. Time #39;s up.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has launched a beta version of an MSN search engine designed to compete directly with Google. MSN Search lets users search through more than 5 billion documents, Microsoft says."
Sci/Tech,"In a Nov. 10 product review of the Mozilla Firefox browser, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Internet Explorer browser from Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,Google is allowing users to download Gmail messages through other email programs onto their desktops as well as mobile devices that support POP.
Sci/Tech,"Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software security updates, and contemplating a plethora of security solutions and methods."
Sci/Tech,"According to the Boeing-Northrup Grumman announcement, the two companies plan to alternate as prime contractor should they win the bid to build the CEV."
Sci/Tech,"The French Competition Council will not force Apple to license its FairPlay digital-rights management technology to competitors. The Council rejected an argument by Virgin France, which "
Sci/Tech,The Delf-HA Trojan horse infects PCs and then contacts a Russian Web site to download instructions for running a spam campaign. The Trojan sends spam SMS by using the  quot;Send a text message quot; facility 
Sci/Tech,(11/10/04)The new list of the worlds Top500 supercomputers was officially announced last night in a overflowing ballroom at the SC2004 Conference in Pittsburgh.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 11, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - In sharp contrast to last month #39;s barrage of critical patches, Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday offered up just one  quot;important quot; fix for users to implement in its scheduled round of security updates for November."
Business,Rogers Communications Inc. said it will offer about C\$774 million (\$646 million) in stock for the shares it doesn #39;t own in Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.
Sports,Svetlana Kuznetsova and Lindsay Davenport had comfortable victories while Serena Williams looked nowhere near the top of her game in gutting out a win Wednesday on day one at the WTA Championships.
Sports,"Nina Kraft, winner of last month #39;s Hawaii Ironman competition, acknowledged Thursday that she had used the banned endurance-boosting drug EPO."
Sports,England begin the Robinson era on Saturday when coach Andy takes charge for the first time and new captain Jason leads the team out at Twickenham against Canada.
Sports, Ottawa Senators right winger Marian Hossa is joining younger brother Marcel and Slovak countryman Rastislav Pavlikovsky with Mora of the Swedish Elite League.
Sports,"  Germany, stripped of two equestrian golds in Athens, will almost certainly lose a third title after two of its show jumping horses failed dope tests."
Business," Shares of auto parts retailer Pep Boys Manny, Moe   Jack  fell 10 percent on Thursday, a day after it said earnings dropped 48 percent last quarter on more struggles in its service operations, missing estimates."
Sports,"A political row over the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics has been solved with a power-sharing agreement between Italy #39;s right-wing government and the left-wing head of the local committee, organizers said Thursday."
Sports,"  Kobe Bryant had his worst shooting night of the season Wednesday in the Lakers #39; 110 87 loss to the Grizzlies, and worse yet, he needed nearly 45 minutes of postgame treatment for plantar fasciitis in his left foot."
Sports,"BRISTOL, Conn. -- One enjoyed a breakout season while the other did exactly what his team expected. After finishing in a tie for seventh place in last year #39;s voting, Santana had a sensational 2004 season, going "
Sports,"Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms Thursday with closer Jose Mesa on a one-year contract, with a club option for 2006."
Sports,"New South Wales, led by leg-spinner Stuart MacGill #39;s 4-57, dismissed New Zealand for 213 Thursday on the opening day of a four-day warmup match at the Sydney Cricket Ground."
Business,The retailer reports a 52 increase in earnings ahead of its Disney Stores acquisition.
World,"From the Vatican to the Palestinian refugee camps of Jordan, tributes poured in today for Yasir Arafat, a man regarded as an international leader by many and a terrorist by others."
World,"Insurgents opened a new front against American-led forces today, attacking several police stations in the northern city of Mosul and pushing that city to the brink of chaos "
World,"European and Iranian diplomats held  quot;very positive quot; talks in Tehran late Thursday over demands the Islamic republic suspend some of its nuclear activities, but an accord has yet to be finalised, a source close to the crucial negotiations told AFP."
World,"The rapid US push into Fallujah has come without the sort of fateful showdown that would break the back of the insurgency. In fact, advance US and Iraqi "
Business,The natural foods chain is predicting double-digit sales growth until 2010.
Business," Jewelry retailer Tiffany  amp; Co., dragged down by weaker than expected sales in Japan and higher precious metal and diamond costs, recorded a 26 percent drop in third quarter earnings."
Sports, Ottawa Senators right wing Marian Hossa is switching European teams during the NHL lockout.
Business,"Things are looking up for National Australia Bank, which could be a good foreign investment."
Sports," Minnesota Twins lefthander  Johan Santana, who won his final 13 decisions of the regular  season, was a unanimous selection for the 2004 American League  Cy Young Award."
Business," Oil tumbled another dollar on Thursday,  resuming a two week slide that has cut 15 percent from prices  as rising crude inventories ease concerns over winter fuel  supplies."
Sports," A political row over the 2006 Turin Winter  Olympics has been solved with a power sharing agreement between  Italy's right wing government and the left wing head of the  local committee, organizers said Thursday."
World,"Insurgents opened a new front against U.S.-led forces today in Mosul, while an enormous car bomb in Baghdad killed at least 13 people."
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - New Jersey Nets  guard Ron Mercer is scheduled to have surgery Monday on his  left knee and could be out of action for up to four weeks."
Sports," The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed  to terms Thursday with closer Jose Mesa on a one year contract,  with a club option for 2006."
Sports,Berlin was selected as the venue for the 2009 world track and field championships by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) here on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,A suspected Russian mobster is believed by U.S. law enforcement to be behind a series of phishing scams.
Sci/Tech,Sneaky program takes a different tack to capture people's passwords and potentially steal money.
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said on Thursday Yasser Arafat's death could be a turning point for peacemaking but he would pursue a unilateral plan that would strip Palestinians of some land they want for a state.
World," Floods in the home region of  Indonesia's president have killed 11 people and forced  thousands to flee their villages on the southern part of the  country's main Java island, local media reported on Sunday."
Sports," Major League Soccer and its players' union tentatively agreed on a five year labor contract Thursday, ending nearly 1 1/2 years of negotiations."
Sci/Tech," There's plenty of good news out there in the technology sector, particularly when it comes to e commerce powerhouses like eBay and Amazon, and portals like Yahoo."
World, The Bank of Ireland reported a 7.8 percent rise in first half profit Thursday but also revealed a significant rise in withdrawals at its asset management unit.
Sci/Tech," In a Nov. 10 product review of the Mozilla Firefox browser, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Internet Explorer browser from Microsoft Corp. does not have a pop up blocker. The summer release of Service Pack 2, a security update available only for Windows XP computers, included a pop up blocker."
Sci/Tech," I'm rooting for satellite radio to succeed. (It's been just three years since XM launched the first satellite radio service.) How come? The appeal of XM and Sirius becomes obvious to folks who are turned off by excessive and dumb commercials, tired formats and static on much of what passes for AM and FM nowadays."
Sci/Tech," Elcoteq  is targeting growth by strengthening its focus on design services to tap surging demand in the mobile handset market, Europe's top electronics manufacturing services firm said."
Sci/Tech, Dell president and CEO Kevin Rollins indicated that the company is actively considering including AMD processors in its server roster in the foreseeable future.
Sci/Tech," An accelerating thaw of the Arctic may open vast regions for oil and gas exploration but that brings worries of spills in the fragile environment, experts said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Wearable tech goes mainstream as the Gap introduces jacket with built-in radio.\
World, More than two years ago President Bush cut off all U.S. contact with Yasser Arafat as a failed and corrupt leader. But Bush did not retract his pledge to help the Palestinians achieve statehood.
Sci/Tech, A planned government study into how children's bodies absorb pesticides and other chemicals has been temporarily suspended due to ethical concerns.
Sci/Tech," This year's hurricanes spread citrus canker to at least 11,000 trees in Charlotte County, one of the largest outbreaks of the fruit damaging infection to ever affect Florida's citrus industry, state officials said."
Sci/Tech, It's probably too late to save a small pod of killer whales whose numbers plummeted after the Exxon Valdez tanker spilled nearly 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound.
World,"  Separatist militants set off a  powerful land mine in Indian Kashmir killing eleven people,  including nine soldiers in one of the biggest guerrilla attacks  in weeks, police said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Technological advances that help drug companies churn out highly profitable prescription medications must also be applied to improving public health care around the globe, a World Health Organization report released Wednesday says."
Sci/Tech,Dell president and CEO Kevin Rollins indicated that the company is actively considering including AMD processors in its server roster in the foreseeable future.
World, The 2004 U.S. elections ended on Saturday with Republicans and Democrats swapping one U.S. House of Representatives seat each in runoff elections in Louisiana.
Business,"Nortel Networks, one of the world #39;s biggest telecommunications gear makers, has again delayed filing its restated financial results mainly because of revenue reporting issues, the company said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Just days after the launch of open-source browser Firefox 1.0, Microsoft executives defended Internet Explorer, saying it is no less secure than any other browser and doesn #39;t lack any important features."
World,Iran #39;s answer on Thursday to an EU demand it freeze sensitive nuclear work such as uranium enrichment was described as not too disappointing but not completely definitive by an EU diplomat familiar with the talks.
Business, What are the odds that a tiny nation like Antigua and Barbuda could take on the United States in an international dispute and win?
Sci/Tech," Athens police said they had arrested a Greek citizen who pirated and sold a computer software program, costing the multinational company that owned its copyright hundreds of million of dollars (euros)."
Sports," Villarreal's Marcos Senna has been suspended by UEFA for 60 days for failing a doping test, the Spanish club said in a statement posted on its Web site Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s still-not-released-to-the-public free Gmail e-mail service on Wednesday added POP3 support, letting users send and receive messages from traditional desktop clients and some mobile devices."
Sci/Tech,"A suspected Russian mobster was charged this week with identity theft in a phishing style scam. Andrew Schwarmkoff, 28, was arraigned in a Boston-area District Court on multiple counts "
World," The Pentagon's top general said Thursday that the assault on Iraq's rebel controlled Fallujah has been ""very, very successful,"" despite suspicions that many insurgents had simply fled before it began."
Sports,"Coming off a big first year as the Pirates closer, Mesa on Thursday agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2006 campaign."
World, Japan took up with China the issue of a suspicious submarine that intruded into its waters amid alarm in Tokyo that the vessel was a show of strength from its neighbour and growing competitor.
World,ATLANTA Former President Jimmy Carter is expressing hope for new Middle East peace efforts in the wake of Yasser Arafat #39;s death.
World," President Bush paused on Veterans Day to honor American soldiers who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan during his presidency and in wars past. As he spoke, U.S. warplanes and artillery pounded insurgents west of Baghdad."
World,Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic asks judges to subpoena world leaders at his trial in The Hague.
Sci/Tech,A fragment of a bear skull in a Canadian museum may be rewriting the history of North America's brown bears.
Sci/Tech,"The European Union's heavy fishing off West Africa may be causing a rise in poaching of Africa's wildlife as hungry Africans seek alternative protein, a new study suggests."
Sci/Tech,"Indonesia's vast tropical peatlands, a bog of plant debris undisturbed for centuries until they were drained for cultivation, have become a perennial fire hazard and, a new study says, possibly a significant contributor to global warming."
Business,New York Stock Exchange regulators said on Thursday they are investigating firms that send in trades in the last seconds of the day designed to manipulate the final price of shares at the closing bell.
Business,"Intel Corp. on Thursday said President Paul Otellini, a marketing expert, would replace Craig Barrett as chief executive, at a time when the No."
Business,"The Russian government has approved a plan for the merger of natural gas giant Gazprom and the state-owned Rosneft oil company, a news agency reported Thursday."
Business,"Jones said the deal is valued at approximately \$400 million, including cash consideration of \$19 per share to Barneys stockholders totaling \$294."
Business,"ARLINGTON, Va. The union representing US Airways reservation agents and other passenger service employees has voted to authorize a strike if it can #39;t negotiate a fair contract with the Arlington-based airline."
Business,"LONDON, November 11 (newratings.com) - Germany witnessed a slowdown in its economic growth momentum during the third quarter this year, with the nation #39;s GDP growth rate declining to 0.1 from the relatively robust growth rate of 0.4 in the first two "
Business,"US investment fund Steel Partners II on Thursday offered to buy 90 percent of Gencorp Inc. (GY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) it does not already own for about \$700 million "
Business,"Fitch Ratings on Thursday cut Merck  amp; Co. Inc. #39;s (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) top  quot;AAA quot; rating by two notches, citing its withdrawal of the arthritis drug Vioxx and subsequent "
Business,"Charles Schwab Corp., the world #39;s largest discount broker, said Thursday that it will merge 19 branch offices in certain cities into other branches in mid-December in a move to rebalance branch resources."
Business,"commerce giant eBay made another foray into the classifieds space, buying Dutch classifieds site Marktplaats.nl for around  $290 million."
Sci/Tech,"NASA plans to break the aircraft speed record for the second time in 7 1/2 months next week, by flying its X43a scramjet 110,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean at speeds close to Mach 10."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco releases an advisory warning that certain devices running IOS Version 12.2S software can be disabled by hackers. By Preston Gralla, Networking Pipeline."
Sci/Tech,The court said Apple #39;s refusal to license FairPlay was not anti-competitive. It also pointed out the availability of other devices that are compatible with Virgin #39;s download site.
Sci/Tech,"A suspected Russian gangster and phisherman, caught red-handed with \$200,000 worth of stolen goods and \$15,000 cash, has been charged in the US on several counts of identity and credit card fraud."
Sci/Tech,The US\$100-plus sneaker is back with a vengeance touting a range of bells and whistles that will have you walking in air with no need for laces ever again.
Sports,"KOLKATA, India, Nov 11 (AFP): Pakistan #39;s first one-day cricket match in India in five years is more about  #39;building relations quot; than winning or losing, visiting captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said Thursday."
Sports," Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana won the American League Cy Young Award Thursday, becoming the first unanimous winner since Arizona #39;s Randy Johnson two years ago."
Sports,  World number two Andy Roddick and 37th ranked Mardy Fish will lead the United States in next month #39;s Davis Cup final against hosts Spain.
Sports,CHAMPAIGN - Brian Randle #39;s second season with the Illinois basketball team may have suffered a knockout punch Wednesday. The athletic wing forward broke a bone and suffered a dislocation in his left hand 
Sports,"Germany, stripped of two equestrian gold medals in Athens, will almost certainly lose a third Olympic title after one of its show jumping horses failed a dope test."
World,"Former nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu has been re-arrested in Israel, the BBC and Israeli media reported Thursday. Vanunu, who was freed in April after spending 18 years "
Sci/Tech," On Thursday, Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) MSN division launched a beta version of a search engine that appears designed to compete directly with Web search leader Google."
World," The Colombian government is winning in its offensive against Marxist rebels in their jungle strongholds, the country's new army chief said Thursday."
World, Gold Fields Ltd. lost another round Thursday in its battle to fight off a hostile takeover bid by Harmony Gold Mining Co. when a Johannesburg court dismissed a request to declare the bid unlawful.
Sci/Tech," First day sales of Microsoft Corp.'s  new video game ""Halo 2"" will reach  #36;100 million, a senior Microsoft games executive said on Tuesday."
World," South Korean nuclear experiments revealed earlier this year produced minute amounts of weapons grade uranium and plutonium, but there was no evidence linking them to an attempt to make weapons, the U.N. atomic watchdog agency said Thursday."
Business," Well, it looks like General Motors (NYSE: GM   News) has done it once again. The auto industry's leader in offering consumer incentives has come up with a brand new pitch to try to lure buyers into its showrooms. If you buy and finance a 2005 GM vehicle by the end of November, the next GM vehicle you purchase within five years can be financed at today's low rates    as long as the vehicle is purchased before the initial loan expires."
Sci/Tech," Intel has introduced a third generation Itanium 2 into the market, but Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has noted that its Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition will not run on servers with the chip."
Sci/Tech," The French Competition Council has dismissed a Virgin France complaint against Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL), saying that Apple did not violate rules regarding market dominance."
Business," SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Intel Corp. on Thursday  said President Paul Otellini, a marketing expert, would replace  Craig Barrett as chief executive, at a time when the No. 1  microchip maker looks for markets beyond personal computers and  for new technologies to speed up PCs."
World, President Bush will begin a second term barely a year after the United States had its first case of mad cow disease and as Japan and other countries maintain bans on U.S. beef.
Business,"In trimming its projections, Coca-Cola now looks like a couple other companies that have rebounded."
Business," Barneys New York, the luxury  retailer that sells couture clothes to the rich and famous, on  Thursday agreed to be acquired by clothing manufacturer Jones  Apparel Group Inc. for  $400 million."
Business,An innocent financial background check can send ripples through your credit file.
Business," Luxury jeweler Tiffany   Co.    on  Thursday posted an unexpected drop in quarterly earnings and  slashed its profit forecast, as weak silver jewelry sales in  Japan and higher diamonds and precious metals costs more than  offset improved U.S. sales."
Business,"General Motors offers consumers chance to lock in today's rates, but there's this five-year clause."
Business," U.S. stocks shot higher on Thursday as  oil prices resumed their retreat, while technology shares sped  ahead, helped by Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> and Intel Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>"
Sports," After starting 5 1, the Minnesota Vikings have lost two straight, a scary portent for a team that won its first six a year ago, then lost seven of its last 10."
Business," U.S. investment fund Steel Partners II  on Thursday offered to buy 90 percent of Gencorp Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GY.N</A> it  does not already own for about  $700 million, driving shares to  highs not seen in more than five years."
Business," Big tire manufacturers are formally  opposing portions of a proposed regulation that would require  tire pressure monitoring systems on all passenger vehicles,  saying the government's current plan could actually increase  the risk of tire failure."
Sports," Illinois forward Brian Randle is expected to miss six to 10 weeks with a broken hand, an injury caused when he punched a padded wall after becoming frustrated during a scrimmage."
World," VIENNA/TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran failed on Thursday to give a  definitive answer to an EU demand it freeze sensitive nuclear  activities or face referral to the UN Security Council for  possible sanctions, a diplomat familiar with the talks said."
World," Israeli police put nuclear  whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu under house arrest on Thursday  on suspicion of spilling more state secrets, seven months after  he completed an 18 year prison term for treason."
Sci/Tech,\\This is really strange.\\Today I wanted to download a Tomcat source tarball and it pointed me to this\mirror:\\mirrors.*playboy.com*/apache...\\The full link to the Tomcat tarball is here :\\Whats up with that?  \\More evidence that Tomcat  is just cat on the prowl for a kitten in need:\\caption: Can you pass the Tomcat Rorschach  test? \\
Sci/Tech,"\\It seems Slacker Manager has reviewed  Rojo (as well as a few other\aggregators:\\""I wanted a web-based one, since I want to get to it from home and work.  I\know there are a bunch of entries flooding this space these days, but here's\what I've tried: a customized Yahoo! page, Bloglines, Kinja and Rojo.  The\bummer is that they're each so different that it takes a while to decide\whether you like 'em or not.  I've been flipping through each of them off and\on for a while now, and I've decided that I really like Rojo.  They're a\relatively new entry, but the stuff they're offering is, so far, just what I'm\looking for.  They bill themselves as adding a social networking bit to the\RSS reading ...\\"
World,The internet #39;s bloggers soon got to grips with Rohan Jayasekera #39;s diatribe against the legacy of murdered Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh.
World," Heavily armed police commandos stormed a Jerusalem church compound and arrested nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu on Thursday, drawing harsh condemnation from the Anglican Church to which he belongs."
Sci/Tech," Blockbuster Inc., facing new attacks from big retailers and online operators, has offered  #36;700 million for rival Hollywood Entertainment Corp. in a bid to combine the two biggest players in the movie rental industry."
Business," Sears, Roebuck and Co.  shares rose 5 percent on Thursday on continued investor enthusiasm over the value of the retailer's property after last week's disclosure that a real estate investment trust has more than a 4 percent stake in the firm."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft will translate its blockbuster computer software Windows and Office into Quechua, the language of the indigenous Inca, for Andean nations from Argentina to Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, where it is spoken, the company said."
World, This presidential election has been described by many as one in which morality mattered most to voters. But that perception may be driven at least partially by how pollsters asked voters about their priority issues.
Business," Sears, Roebuck and Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A> shares  rose 5 percent on Thursday on continued investor enthusiasm  over the value of the retailer's property after last week's  disclosure that a real estate investment trust has more than a  4 percent stake in the firm."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Thursday officially unveiled the new beta version of its MSN Search site, the company #39;s hotly anticipated attempt to take on Google for Web searching."
Sci/Tech," San Jose has a reputation as one of the safest large cities in the nation, with the fewest police officers per capita."
Business,Oil prices fell Thursday after moving close to US\$49 a barrel as markets digested news of a rise in crude inventories but lower-than-expected US heating oil stocks.
Business,Airline passengers flying out of Evansville will soon have fewer choices. Newswatch has learned one of the airport #39;s major carriers is pulling out.
Sci/Tech,"As announced earlier, Microsoft today released the second beta of their upcoming Search Engine, which would replace the current version running on MSN website."
Sci/Tech,"Google is rolling out POP support for Gmail, allowing customers to download messages to Outlook and other client-side applications."
Sci/Tech,"The San Jose Police Department offers an object lesson in how to build a poor user interface, as the New York Times #39; Katie Hafner reports."
Sci/Tech,"First, Georgia #39;s education chief tried to take the word  quot;evolution quot; out of the state #39;s science curriculum. Now a suburban Atlanta county is in federal court over textbook stickers "
Sports,Arsenal today told the Football Association they do not need to arrange a peace summit before their Carling Cup quarter-final with Manchester United.
Sports,England aim to launch a new era under coach Andy Robinson with a handsome victory over Canada in the first of three autumn Tests at Twickenham.
Sports,"  For much of the 2004 season, Twins pitcher Johan Santana didn #39;t just beat opposing hitters. Often, he overwhelmed and owned them in impressive fashion."
Sports,NEW YORK Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish will represent the United States in singles play at next month #39;s Davis Cup final against Spain.
World,"PARIS, November 11 (Itar-Tass) - Iran has given an official reply to the proposal of three Euroepan nations known as  quot;troika quot; to freeze its uranium enrichment program in exchange for broad cooperation with the European Union, including in nuclear energy."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday that the recent events could be a historic turning point for the Middle East, without mentioning the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Kolkata, Nov 11 : The Pakistan cricket team will visit Indian captain Sourav Ganguly #39;s restaurant and watch a colour-version of the classic Indian film Mughal-e-Azam here Thursday."
Sports,"Among the players Harper beat at the PGA Championship, which was contested in match play at the time, were Dick Metz, Bob Toski, Lloyd Mangrum and Jimmy Demaret."
World,The UN nuclear watchdog says South Korea's illegal nuclear tests were on a bigger scale than declared.
Sci/Tech,Intel selects consummate insider as next CEO. Can he take Intel beyond the PC?
Business,"EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- US Airways will discontinue service in Evansville beginning Dec. 19, Evansville Regional Airport officials said."
Business,"  Charles Schwab  amp; Co. is opening new offices that are smaller than its current branches as part of a plan to cut costs and compete with discount brokerage rivals, the company said Thursday."
Business,"Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the discount brokerage giant, said on Thursday it will merge 19 branches into existing offices and open 54 satellite offices "
Sci/Tech,Virgin #39;s attempt to force Apple to open up its digital rights management (DRM) technology has failed. The French Competition Council has dismissed a Virgin France case that alleged Apple had abused market dominance.
Sports,"With Arsenal set to meet Manchester United in the quarter finals of the Carling Cup, the Football Association is keen for the two clubs to call a truce following their fiery league game last month."
World,"Record-breaking winds struck Tokyo on Sunday, beaching a tanker, toppling trees, halting trains and injuring at least 14 people in and near the capital, police and weather officials said."
World,"The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was a critical time for his people who must now address the question of his successor, Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said today."
Business," The technology heavy Nasdaq Composite  stock index rose to a 7 month high on Thursday as crude oil  prices tumbled, alleviating worry that high energy costs will  erode corporate profits."
Sci/Tech,Wearable tech goes mainstream as the Gap introduces jacket with built-in radio.\
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp.'s Pentium M mobile processor is finally starting to gain ground against older mobile technologies in the eyes of U.S. consumers, 18 months after it was introduced to rave reviews, according to recent data from Current Analysis Inc."
Business,Blockbuster tries to remove Hollywood Entertainment from its list of ferocious competitors.
Business,"Plus, Coke loses some fizz, PeopleSoft sort of says no, and has Starbucks' value peaked?"
Sci/Tech,"Agreement creates instant access to 20,000 wireless hotspots in 11 countries."
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sports Network) - Adrian Peterson rushed for 171 yards and three scores, as the second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners likely punched their ticket to the Orange Bowl with a 42-3 pasting of the Colorado Buffaloes in the Big 12 championship game."
Business,The top three executives of the American Stock Exchange may face civil charges for failing to properly enforce the exchange's rules.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft isn't the only company soaking up the gravy from this week's release of ""Halo 2"", the smash successor to the company's breakthrough shooting game for its Xbox console. Missing Links"
Business," Dell Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A>, the world's largest  personal computer maker,  on Thursday posted a higher quarterly  profit, helped by market share gains and lower component costs  despite slowing demand for corporate PCs."
Sci/Tech," Inuit hunters threatened by an accelerating thaw of the Arctic want to amend a U.N. convention to put pressure on Washington to do more to slow global warming, an Inuit leader said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Overfishing by subsidized European fleets off the coast of West Africa is hurting local fisheries and forcing people to slaughter wildlife to get enough to eat, researchers said on Thursday."
Business,": The Federal Reserve on Wednesday nudged US interest rates up a quarter percentage point for the fourth time this year, citing healthier job markets and indicating it will press on with a rate-rise campaign."
Business," Dell Inc., the worlds largest personal computer maker, Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit, helped by market share gains and lower component costs despite slowing demand for corporate PCs."
Business," Intel Corp. #39;s long awaited executive changes were viewed as a net positive by analysts, although the new guard faces some major challenges amid a difficult period for the chip giant."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Thursday said it may cut its ratings on Blockbuster Inc.(BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) deeper into junk, citing the company #39;s offer to buy competitor Hollywood Entertainment Corp."
Business,"Relations between China and Brazil have remarkably improved since the two countries established diplomatic relations 30 years ago, and both sides hope their ties will be strengthened in a time of challenges and opportunities."
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT) warned on Thursday it will again delay filing restated financial results, shaking investor confidence in the leading telecom equipment maker and sending its stock lower."
Business,Warburg Pincus Equity Partners and Providence Equity Partners are reportedly in negotiations to buy Telecordia Technologies for \$1.
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service said on Thursday it cut Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) and its unit #39;s senior unsecured debt ratings, with a negative outlook."
Business,"The chip sector enjoyed some gains Thursday, led by Intel, which announced an executive shuffle, and other industry players whose shares rose after getting a boost from analyst upgrades."
Business,SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones/AP) -- Financial services firm Charles Schwab Corp. said its brokerage subsidiary will open 54 satellite offices as part of a change in its retail branch strategy aimed at providing more in-person financial advice.
Business,"Russian tax officials are reportedly asking for tax arrears of  \$87.5m from oil firm TNK-BP, which is half-owned by UK oil giant BP."
Sci/Tech," Talks at the United Nations appear to have failed to avert a new U.N. confrontation over a U.S. led drive to ban all cloning of human embryos including for stem cell research, diplomats said on Thursday."
World,"The Israeli former nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu, released in April, is arrested again, police say."
Business," Soft drink giant Coca Cola Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KO.N</A>,  stung by a prolonged downturn in North America, Germany and  other major markets, on Thursday lowered its key long term  earnings and sales targets."
Business," Kohl's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KSS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KSS.N</A> on Thursday  posted a 19 percent rise in its third quarter profit, as the  department store retailer took fewer markdowns and rolled out  new clothing brands."
Sci/Tech,The Mozilla Foundation celebrated the worldwide release of Firefox 1.0 Tuesday as new Mydoom variants exploited yet another Internet Explorer vulnerability.
Sci/Tech,"While there is some concern that roaming fees, which are being waived until the end of the year, will later be reimposed, Ken Dulaney of Gartner does not think this is likely, because the agreement "
Sci/Tech," quot;It #39;s your mail, quot; the Google Web site said.  quot;You should be able to choose how and where you read it. You can even switch to other e-mail services without having to worry about losing access to your messages."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON, NOVEMBER 11: A spacecraft the size of a washing machine and driven by a revolutionary ion motor will begin a braking sequence on Monday that should make it the first European mission to enter lunar orbit."
Sci/Tech,"In sharp contrast to last month #39;s barrage of critical patches, Microsoft today offered up just one  quot;important quot; fix for users to implement in its scheduled round of security updates for November."
Sci/Tech,"SANTA FE, NM -- A coalition of environmental groups plans to sue the federal government over its failure to list the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse as an endangered species."
Business," Target Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TGT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TGT.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S.  discount retailer, on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit  on stronger sales and gains from selling its Mervyn's  department store chain, and forecast 2004 would end well."
Sports,"THE Football Association is determined to bring forward the peace summit between Arsenal and Manchester United, despite the clubs opposition to being forced into a superficial show of reconciliation."
Sports,"THE perception now is that rugby leagues best qualities have been absorbed by rugby union, considering the influence of its former adherents in the England team that "
Sports,"The Columbus Crew, the professional soccer team that represents Columbus, Ohio, didnt make it to the Major League Soccer championship game to be played on Sunday, but the Crew did compile an 18-game unbeaten streak during the regular season, best in "
Sports,"Kansas City Royals: The Royals signed third baseman Chris Truby to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Truby, 30, spent last season with the Pirates #39; Triple-A affiliate at Nashville, where "
Sports,"Boston Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo and team president Larry Lucchino took the World Series trophy to Rhode Island on Thursday, as fans gathered to celebrate the historic accomplishment."
Sports,"Bob Beamon, 1968 Olympic long jump gold medalist, is cheered on by a stream of children as he runs over the Brooklyn Bridge carrying New York #39;s final bid for the 2012 Olympics, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 in New York."
Sports,Heavy rain made for difficult playing conditions and it was not until the latter stages that the teams went close to breaking the deadlock but on both occasions they struck the woodwork.
World,Iran #39;s answer on to a European Union (EU) demand that it freeze sensitive nuclear work such as uranium enrichment has been described as not too disappointing but not completely definitive by an EU diplomat familiar with the talks.
World,"MORDECHAI VANUNU, the former technician who exposed Israels secret nuclear weapons programme, was detained by Israeli police for several hours yesterday, seven months after completing an 18-year prison sentence for treason."
World,"11 November 2004 - The senior United Nations envoy to Iraq met today in Baghdad with interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi to discuss the latest developments in the country, a UN spokesman said today."
Sports, World number two Andy Roddick will  lead the U.S. against Spain in the Davis Cup final next month.
World," As George W. Bush formulates his plans  for a Middle East without Yasser Arafat, British Prime Minister  Tony Blair will be standing where he says he belongs: right by  the U.S. president's side."
Business,"Delta Air Lines pilots have agreed to slash their salaries by nearly a third and forgo pay raises for five years to help the struggling airline avoid bankruptcy, their union announced Thursday."
World," U.S. troops fought to crush  resistance in the Iraqi city of Falluja on Thursday, but rebels  hit back with an armed rampage in Mosul and a car bomb that  killed 17 people in a crowded Baghdad street."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=005930.KS qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">005930.KS</A> plans to introduce a mobile telephone with  high speed Internet links in the United States in the first  quarter of next year, an executive said on Thursday."
World,US marines faced a tough fight Thursday as insurgents began a counterattack timed with an Islamic holy night.
Sci/Tech,Mobile chip makes inroads as prices drop and Intel de-emphasizes clock speed.
Sci/Tech,A Washington-based public opinion firm has released the results of an election day survey of Nevada voters showing 81 support for the issuance of paper receipts when votes are cast electronically.
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. said its profit surged 25 percent in the third quarter as the world's largest personal computer maker posted record sales due to rising technology spending in the corporate and government sectors in the United States and abroad.
World,"After 36 years in which he influenced and dominated their lives, Arafat's death is still hard to absorb."
Sci/Tech,"Dell continued to outpace the rest of the IT industry during its third quarter, with strong growth in shipments, revenue and net income."
Sci/Tech,"The insurance industry could soon be forced to embrace CRM tools, middleware and straight-through processing technology to cope with insurance regulation reforms that would require greater oversight."
Sports,"GAINSVILLE, Florida (Ticker) - Urban Meyer has chosen old friend Bernie Machen over his former friends at Notre Dame. On Saturday, Florida announced that Meyer has accepted an offer to replace Ron Zook as the school #39;s 21st football coach."
Sci/Tech,Tiny triple-mode adapter could mean smart phones with wireless Ethernet as a standard feature.
World,A committee has recommended that scientists be allowed to manipulate a gene in the smallpox virus for the first time to speed up discovery of drugs effective against the virus.
Sci/Tech,"With Sun Microsystems set to detail its plans for Solaris 10 on Monday, Sun President and COO Jonathan Schwartz spoke with Computerworld about what the company has up its open-source sleeve."
Business,"WHEN the worlds leading currency goes on the slide, be braced for all manner of latent trouble to come to the fore. The slide in the greenback, renewed after disappointing US jobs numbers last Friday, is "
Sci/Tech,Mobile has signed a deal with six international wireless carriers to provide its customers with access to Wi Fi hotspots around the world.
Sci/Tech,"In the night of 15-16 November, ESA #39;s Smart-1 space probe is scheduled to enter into an orbit around the Moon. This operation is not without danger, as it means traversing an area in which the gravitational "
Sports,US Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe said Thursday Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish will play singles in the Davis Cup finals against Spain next month.
Sports,The first Serie A derby between two Sicilian teams in nearly 40 years ended goalless on Thursday as Messina were held at home to Palermo.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft this week released a patch to fix an important vulnerability in Internet Explorer, even as a new worm that took advantage of an as-yet-unpatched hole in the Web browser spread."
Sci/Tech,"Northrop Grumman Corp. and the Boeing Co. may work as a team in a competition to develop NASAs project to send astronauts to the moon, Mars and beyond, Northrop Grumman officials said this week."
Business," Dell Inc., the world's largest personal computer maker,  on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit, helped by market share gains and lower component costs despite slowing demand for corporate PCs."
World,General Kofi Annan today urged Palestinians and Israelis to work with the international community to make Yasser Arafats dream of two states living in peace a reality.
World," Palestinian Authority President Yasir Arafat, the longtime symbol of Palestinian nationalism, died Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET in France after receiving treatment at a Paris military hospital."
Business,The United States and Europe are edging toward their biggest trade dispute everand the United States shouldn #39;t blink. The dispute involves competition between Boeing 
Sports,"Major League Soccer and its players #39; union tentatively agreed on a five-year labor contract Thursday, ending nearly 1 years of negotiations."
Sports,"KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- The task seems straightforward. The Royals need an interim third baseman to bridge the gap until Mark Teahen is ready for regular duty in the majors."
Sports, The future of Miami Dolphins general manager Rick Spielman might be less secure than he's suggested.
Sci/Tech,"At this week's Directions 2004 user conference, Sanjiv Sidhu, the co-founder, chairman and interim CEO of supply chain management software maker i2 Technologies Inc., talked about his company's plans."
Sci/Tech,"Much of the technology being showcased at this week's SC2004 supercomputing conference could eventually make its way into corporate IT data centers, say supercomputing backers."
Sports, A record 17 home opener sellouts brought NBA attendance to 95 percent capacity for the first week of the season.
Sci/Tech,Energy executives whose organizations are pioneering the delivery of broadband-over-power-line services see potential in new consumer revenue streams and utility applications such as real-time grid monitoring.
Sports," Former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O'Brien sued the school, claiming he is owed at least  #36;3.4 million because his firing violated terms of his contract."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. continued to outpace the rest of the IT industry in the company's third quarter with sizzling growth in shipments, revenue, and net income adding up to the best quarter yet for the hardware vendor, the company said Thursday."
Business,"Warburg Pincus, Providence Equity close to acquiring former part of AT amp;T Bell Labs, report says. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Two investment firms are about to close a deal to acquire telecommunications software company Telcordia Technologies Inc."
Business," US farmers should have enough fungicide available next year to combat the newly arrived soybean rust disease, and federal regulators may speed up the approval of additional chemical treatments, the American Soybean Association said."
Business,SBC Communications Inc. on Thursday announced plans to reach 18 million homes with an IP network by the end of 2007 at a cost of \$4 billion.
Sports,"  Southern California senior Matt Grootegoed on Thursday was named one of three finalists for the Butkus Award, which is presented to the nation #39;s top college linebacker."
World,A DETAILED plan to revitalise the Middle East peace process will be agreed today as Tony Blair and George Bush attempt to exploit the opportunity presented by Yassir Arafats death.
World,"INSURGENT fighters seized key areas of the northern city of Mosul yesterday, raiding police stations, shelling US and Iraqi soldiers and threatening Iraqs third largest city with the same disorder that provoked the assault on Fallujah."
World," U.S. troops fought to crush resistance in the Iraqi city of Falluja on Thursday, but rebels hit back with an armed rampage in Mosul and a car bomb that killed 17 people in a crowded Baghdad street."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (005930.KS) plans to introduce a mobile telephone with high speed Internet links in the United States in the first quarter of next year, an executive said on Thursday."
Sports," Left hander Jeriome Robertson, right hander Josh Hall and outfielder Kenny Kelly agreed Thursday to minor league contracts with the Cincinnati Reds."
Sci/Tech,The Supreme Court stepped into one of the most heated debates over the future of the Internet: how to classify Internet cable service for purposes of federal regulation.
Sports,A record 17 home-opener sellouts brought NBA attendance to 95 percent capacity for the first week of the season.
Sports,"Former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O'Brien sued the school, claiming he is owed at least \$3.4 million because his firing violated terms of his contract."
Sci/Tech," Consumers and businesses in California  will have until Jan. 8 to claim their part of a  $1.1 billion  class action settlement with Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> after the  California Superior Court awarded an extension, plaintiff's  attorneys said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"America Online, which earlier this year stopped signing up new broadband customers, is telling existing broadband subscribers in nine Southern states that they must find a new broadband carrier by Jan. 17. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
Business,Energy futures prices rebounded in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange Wednesdayone day after energy prices had plummeted.
Business,"SBC Communications (SBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) expects to spend about \$5 billion over the next three years to build and connect consumers to a high-speed "
Business,China #39;s president Hu Jintao is visiting Brazil in a bid to secure trade deals to satisfy his country #39;s burgeoning demand for foreign goods.
Business,Warburg Pincus Equity Partners and Providence Equity Partners are close to buying telecommunications-software company Telcordia Technologies Inc.
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is expected to name former ABC Entertainment President Susan Lyne as its new chief executive, replacing Sharon Patrick, according to a report on New York Magazines Web site on Thursday."
Business,"USDA #39;s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) this morning announced it has confirmed a detection of soybean rust from two test plots at Louisiana State University near Baton Rouge, Louisiana."
Business,"The tech move upward was led by Intel, which rose by 1.3 percent after announcing its longtime president and COO would move up to CEO next May."
Business,"EMERYVILLE, Calif. - Pixar Animation Studios said Thursday that third-quarter profit surged 70 percent as revenue continued to climb and said its newest film,  quot;The Incredibles, quot; is posting strong returns."
Sci/Tech,"There is some concern that roaming fees, which are being waived until the end of the year, will later be reimposed. Ken Dulaney of Gartner does not think this is likely, however, because the agreement "
Sci/Tech,Dirak writes  quot;NASA intends to break its own aircraft-speed record for the second time this year by flying X43a scramjet ten times faster than sound.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE has a reputation as one of the safest large cities in the nation, with the fewest police officers per capita. Yet a number of the 1,000 officers in this city of 925,000 in the heart "
Sci/Tech,"A Connecticut man arrested on charges of selling Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 source code stolen from a Microsoft Corp. partner faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of \$250,000, according to a complaint unsealed by a New York court."
Sports,"Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson once said,  quot;My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Amado Guevara was announced as Major League Soccer #39;s 2004 Honda Most Valuable Player on Thursday in Anaheim, California."
Sports,"The first ever Sicilian derby in Serie A, between Messina and Palermo ended in a goalless draw at the San Filippo stadium. In a hard-fought match between two newly promoted sides, Messina and Palermo avoided "
Sports, Dan Marino suspects the Miami Dolphins need to consider an overhaul if they are to regroup after the worst starts in team history.
Sports,"THE weather forecast promises a top temperature of 6C (42.8F) for Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, which is relatively balmy by comparison with the record low for an NFL game, registered at the home of the Green Bay Packers on New Years Eve in 1967 "
Sci/Tech,"I.B.M. is in discussions to sell its PC business to Lenovo, the largest maker of PC's in China - a burgeoning market that Hewlett-Packard and Dell covet."
World, A Norwegian who felt a bit chilly after a night on the town and decided to stoke his fireplace didn't really have money to burn. It just turned out that way.
World," The following dignitaries are expected at Yasser Arafat's funeral in Cairo on Friday, according to Palestinian and Egyptian planners and other officials."
Business, Why not take advantage of all the information available on how mutual fund managers are investing money? A year ago we offered a template to copycat the best pros. The idea was simple: take the portfolios of the longtime star fund managers and see which stocks they have in common. The thesis was that stocks liked by an assortment of smart guys must be stocks worth holding.
Business," Patrick Byrne, 42, likes to describe himself as a pugnacious Irish Catholic. He's not kidding. Chief executive of Overstock.com, an online retailer, Byrne has been getting into stunning, knockdown fights with analysts critical of his company. Witness Byrne's scathing e mail replies to Donn W. Vickrey, cofounder of Camelback Research, a Wall Street research firm in Scottsdale, Ariz. that had published a series of negative reports about Byrne's discount shopping Web site. A sampling from October:"
Business," Even though all of these giant private companies are headquartered outside the U.S., several of them are quite familiar to the American public. Sweden's Ikea has 23 furniture stores in the U.S. and 4 more under construction. Bertelsmann, the German publishing outfit, owns Random House and Family Circle magazine. Some of these private companies have been in family hands for a long while  just shy of 400 years in the case of Takenaka, the Japanese construction outfit. ..."
Sci/Tech,Several airlines have begun using machines in a growing number of United States airports that allow passengers to print out their own baggage tags.
World," President Bush paused on Veterans Day to honor the ""hidden heroes"" in America's military who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan during his presidency and in wars past. He also paid tribute to soldiers he said are waging a winning battle against insurgents west of Baghdad."
Business," Pilots at Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>  on Thursday ratified a concession package that will save the  carrier  $1 billion a year, in a move the company hopes will buy  it time to restructure outside of bankruptcy."
World, A federal panel that has spent two years reviewing studies of Gulf War illnesses recommends focusing future research on the effects of the toxic substances that veterans encountered during the 1991 conflict.
Business,"ATLANTA Coca-Cola, the world #39;s biggest maker of soft drinks, said Thursday that it was scaling back its long-term targets for sales volume and earnings growth amid continuing weakness in key markets including North America."
Business,"TORONTO Nortel Networks, the Canadian telecommunications equipment maker, said Thursday that it was delaying yet again the release of much-anticipated financial reports but that it expected to have them ready early in the new year."
Business,"TOKYO Japanese stocks fell Thursday after a government report showed that machinery orders unexpectedly declined in September, signaling that corporate investment may weaken."
Business,"The Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 index reached its highest close since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks Thursday as stocks surged on the Federal Reserve #39;s upbeat assessment of the economy and a sharp drop in oil prices."
Business,"Deutsche Telekom, the largest European phone company, on Thursday raised its forecast for net income in 2004 and said it planned to pay its first dividend in three years, after its third-quarter profit more than doubled."
Business," Pixar Animation Studios Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PIXR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PIXR.O</A> on Thursday reported that third quarter profit rose 70  percent in the quarter before the release of its new hit, ""The  Incredibles."""
Business,Pilots at Delta Air Lines overwhelmingly approved a new five-year contract with \$1 billion in annual concessions sought by the airline.
Sci/Tech,The newest version of the MyDoom worm now circulating suggests to security experts that the much-anticipated  quot;Zero Day attack quot; may have arrived.
Sci/Tech,"including BT, Maxis, NTT, T-Mobile, Telstra and StarHub -- announced this week a series of roaming agreements in which crossing "
Sci/Tech,"Google has announced plans to beef up its Gmail service with POP, or post office protocol, over the next couple of weeks. The feature, announced yesterday, will allow users to use other "
Sci/Tech,"ATLANTA A debate over evolution continues in Georgia almost 80 years after the Scopes Monkey Trial in Tennessee. Earlier this year, science teachers complained when schools superintendent Kathy Cox proposed "
Sports,"As joyous fans celebrated by honking car horns in Caracas, Johan Santana sounded overwhelmed. He became the first Venezuelan to win a Cy Young Award, and not only that, he was a unanimous choice."
Sports,Messina and Palermo played to a lacklustre 0-0 draw Thursday in the first Serie A derby between the Sicilian clubs since the Second World War.
Sports,"NEW YORK (SportsTicker) - The NBA appears determined to lessen the impact of the 3-pointer. First, it will test out the change in the National Basketball Development League."
Sports,World number two Andy Roddick will lead the US against Spain in the Davis Cup final next month. Mardy Fish and the doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan complete the squad for the December 3-5 tie in Seville.
Sports,"Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - One day after being upgraded to doubtful, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss has been listed as out for Sunday #39;s game against the Green Bay Packers due to a right hamstring injury."
World,"GAZA CITY, 12 November 2004 - The world will bid farewell to Abu Ammar, Yasser Arafat, as one of the towering figures of Arab politics embarks on his final journey with a state funeral in Cairo today followed by a solemn burial ceremony in Ramallah."
World,Count Indiana Congressman Mike Pence (R-District 6) among those who believe the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat could lead to peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
World,Lawmakers of the ruling and opposition parties yesterday pressed the government to come up with early countermeasures to end the current stalemate in inter-Korean relations and the standoff over North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons program.
World,"Taipei, Nov. 11 (CNA) The following are important events scheduled to take place Friday, Nov. 12: 09: 20, A seminar on Taiwan-Japan-India cooperation organized by the Taiwan Thinktank will open at the Westin Taipei."
Sci/Tech,"Jeffrey Griffiths, the president and chief executive of the video game retailer Electronics Boutique Holdings, spoke about the holiday season and video violence."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A>, the No. 1 personal  computer maker and the best customer of leading computer chip  maker Intel <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A>, is mulling using rival chips from AMD  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AMD.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AMD.N</A>, its chief executive said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The metamorphosis of a Communist Party expatriate to business consultant mirrors China's shift from a closed-door state to a freewheeling money-making society.
World,"At least two people die and 50 are hurt when a train plunges into a ravine in the Philippines, officials say."
World,Tony Blair arrives in the US to become the first foreign leader to meet George Bush since his re-election.
World,"The dollar is down, and a lot of the developed world is worried that this could mean the end of economic recoveries. In Europe, where the euro is routinely said to be setting new record highs, governments "
Sports," EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Sports Network) - One day after being  upgraded to doubtful, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy  Moss has been listed as out for Sunday's game against the Green  Bay Packers due to a right hamstring injury."
World," Gale force winds pounded eastern Japan early Sunday, knocking out power to homes, stirring coastal waves that caused a tanker ship to run aground and injuring at least 13 people."
Business," Coca Cola cut its long term growth targets Thursday in a bid to create more realistic goals, but the company also expressed a firm belief that it can find ways to recharge its global business."
Business,"WASHINGTON: The Federal Open Market Committee, the rate-setting panel for the US Federal Reserve, began its deliberations Wednesday with a rate hike widely expected."
Business,"Dell Inc. (DELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest personal computer maker, on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit, aided by market share gains and "
Sci/Tech,"In preparation for offering video service, SBC will spend \$4 billion to upgrade its network infrastructure from copper to fiber optics."
Sports," Upon further review, baseball will hold off on taking a look at instant replay. After watching umpires reverse almost every missed call in the postseason, major league general managers split 15 15 Thursday on whether to keep exploring the subject."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Is Microsoft search engine crawling Google? News.com Extra
World,"Rebels made major attacks today against a Shiite mosque and a police station in Baghdad, killing up to 30 people, including at least 16 police officers."
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., whose founder is serving a five-month prison sentence for obstructing justice, named Susan Lyne as president and chief executive officer, replacing Sharon Patrick."
Business,Department store operator Kohl #39;s Corp. said Thursday that its profit grew 19 percent in the fiscal third quarter as new stores boosted revenue.
Sports,Lake Forest - One problem the Bears happy to have is how to divide carries in the backfield when Thomas Jones returns to the lineup.
Sports," Roger Clemens, fresh off his record seventh Cy Young Award, became a free agent Thursday on the final day to file, along with former Cy Young winner Pat Hentgen."
World,"Yasser Arafat died as he lived: amid confusion, intrigue and farce. His fatal ailment was described first as a stomach flu, then an unknown blood disorder or liver condition and, finally, a brain haemorrhage."
World,US troops are still fighting to crush resistance in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as rebels hit back with an armed rampage in Mosul and a car bomb that killed 17 people in a crowded Baghdad street.
World,"JERUSALEM: Israeli police have put nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu under house arrest on suspicion of spilling more state secrets, seven months after he completed an 18-year prison term for treason."
Sci/Tech,"Google stole some thunder from Microsoft #39;s introduction of a rival search engine by announcing that it has doubled the number of indexed pages its search engine processes, from 4 billion to 8 billion."
Sci/Tech,"Google and Mozilla may or may not be working on a Web browser together, but the two are cozier than ever with Firefox #39;s latest release."
Sci/Tech,"A  quot;modest quot; number of PCs have been hit, but security-firm execs are focused more on just how fast the new worm appeared."
Sci/Tech,"By adding POP support to its Gmail service, Google is enabling customers to download messages to Microsoft Outlook and other applications."
Business,Cola Co. is forecasting weakness in its key markets next year and is scaling back its long term targets for earnings and sales volume growth.
Business,"SBC Communications Inc. plans to offer IP (Internet Protocol) TV over a fiber-based network by the end of next year, the carrier announced Thursday."
Sports, There isn't enough room on a page to catalog everything that's gone wrong with big time college football.
Sci/Tech,news analysis Intel selects consummate insider as next CEO. Can he take Intel beyond the PC?
Sci/Tech," Sonos Inc.'s long delayed digital music system, a device that combines video gaming controls with a workout machine, and the latest version of iRobot Corp.'s Roomba vacuuming disc are among the ""Innovations Awards"" winners that will be in the spotlight this January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)."
Sci/Tech,Best in consumer electronics displayed at CES Innovation Awards.
Sci/Tech,Virus attack occurs just as PC vulnerability is discovered.
Business,"New York State and its bond investors got some good news on Tuesday as Moody #39;s Investors Service said it raised the state #39;s general obligation bond rating to A1 #39; #39; from A2, #39; #39; citing a strengthening economy."
Sci/Tech,"European scientists are about to reach for the moon. After a 13-month journey, driven by a new kind of technology, an experimental spacecraft the size of a washing machine will begin to orbit around the moon on Monday night."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft did recently announce that they are going to allow users to subscribe to the pre-alert alerts. Premium customers have been privileged to receive a heads up in advance of the actual Security Bulletins 
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 005930.KS plans to introduce a mobile telephone with high-speed Internet links in the United States in the first quarter of next year, an executive said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The Banker-AJ trojan has been coded to lie dormant in the background on infected Windows PCs. When users visit legitimate online banking Web sites of certain UK banks, the malicious code is "
Sports,Organisers of the 4.5-million-US-dollar Tennis Masters Cup have announced the round robin draw for the event. World number one and defending champion Roger Federer is to group 
Sports,"Craig Krenzel practiced Thursday and is set to play Sunday against Tennessee despite bruised ribs.  quot;As I said yesterday, I felt like he would be OK, quot; Bears coach Lovie Smith said."
Sports,"Scoring: 1, Annika Sorenstam, 68.90. 2, Lorena Ochoa, 69.84. 3, Grace Park, 69.88. 4, Cristie Kerr, 70.43. 5, Mi Hyun Kim, 70.51. 6, Karen Stupples, 70."
Sports,Dallas Mavericks guard Michael Finley was placed on the injured list Thursday with a sprained right ankle. The two-time All-Star was injured in the third quarter of the 94-84 loss at Orlando on Tuesday.
Sports,Chris Byrd and Jameel McCline are good friends who both happen to make a living hitting people in the ring. They go to dinner together and hang out at each other #39;s houses.
Sci/Tech," America Online, which earlier this year stopped signing up new broadband customers, is telling existing broadband subscribers in nine Southern states that they must find a new broadband carrier by Jan. 17."
Sci/Tech," Dell Inc. , the No. 1 personal computer maker and the best customer of leading computer chip maker Intel , is mulling using rival chips from AMD , its chief executive said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Sales of laptops using Intel's mobile processor are picking up.
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems has a new business model. Over the past year the intermittently profitable Santa Clara, Calif. computer maker has moved from quoting traditional pricing  per processor for hardware, per user for software  toward a surfeit of new choices. One package of software for all sorts of Internet chores comes with one free server for a flat  #36;100 per employee per year, unless the buyer has fewer than 100 employees, in which case the software is free (but the server is paid for). Or customers can buy computing power like electricity, at a rate of  #36;1 per processor per hour."
Sci/Tech,"Google Search Index Booms to 8 Billion\\Google had something up their sleeve. It seems that whenever a competitor does something big, such as MSN announcing the beta launch of their new search engine, Google has to ""one up"" them somehow. Just as the news wires started flaming with MSN Beta ..."
Business,"BRUSSELS The European Commission on Thursday approved a joint venture involving Disney, Columbia Pictures and a British-Irish video-on-demand company called ON Demand Group, arguing that the new entity would spur competition in a market dominated by "
Sports,"The names and the faces are pretty much the same. They look like the Sacramento Kings, wear the same uniforms, and Rick Adelman is still their coach."
Sci/Tech,Scientists show how European fishing policies are driving some of the bushmeat trade in west Africa.
World,"The promotion will mark a subtle shift at the top of Intel - Paul Otellini promises to be a kinder, more gentle leader than his last two predecessors."
Business,"r Dell rode a wave of falling computer component prices to higher profits during its third quarter. The Round Rock, Texas, PC maker on Thursday posted double-digit third-quarter revenue and profit increases "
Business,NEW YORK SBC Communications is lowering the projected cost of its program to bring fiber-optic cables to the edge of most neighborhoods.
Business,"Japanese stocks rose, led by exporters such as Advantest Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., after a slide in oil prices in New York trading eased concern that global economic growth will slow."
Business,"South Australia state #39;s low debt levels and robust fiscal performance #39; #39; are the key factors in upgrading its credit rating to Aaa from Aa1, Moody #39;s Investors Service said in a statement."
Business,"Massachusetts no longer has to worry about the Curse of the Bambino plaguing the Red Sox, but the Curse of the Big Dig, that never-ending Boston highway project, is still much alive."
Sci/Tech,"CALGARY, Alberta -- A fossilized jaw found in an Alberta gravel pit may have cleared up a mystery for researchers wondering how brown bears originally made it across North America."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have worries about the Arctic warming as they have determined that the ice in Greenland and the Arctic is melting too rapidly .
Sports,"HE #39;S considered to be golf #39;s Jackie Robinson, but between puffs on a cigar, Charlie Sifford preferred to compare his struggle to that of another black man in another nation."
World,"At least five people were killed and 48 others injured when a passenger train bound for Manila derailed and fell into a ravine in the northern Philippine province of Quezon early Friday, a local television reported."
World,Ruling bloc and opposition lawmakers Thursday criticized the government #39;s slow response to a mystery submarine that intruded into Japan #39;s territorial waters the previous day.
Business, The dollar edged up against the yen on  Friday after disappointing growth data for Japan and was  supported against the euro by ongoing verbal intervention from  European central bankers.
Business," The Nikkei average rose one percent in  early Friday trade after Japanese GDP data, although weak,  confounded some players' fears of a contraction and drew buyers  back to brokers and tech shares."
Sports,Minnesota's Johan Alexander Santana was unanimously chosen by baseball writers as the 2004 A.L. Cy Young award winner.
Sports,The sound you just heard was the other shoe dropping. The noise you detected was that of hearts of the hopeful breaking. Who wants to believe that a massive doping scandal has taken place in several sports?
Sports,"Penn State University, responding to a rumor started by a Pittsburgh radio station that Coach Joe Paterno had resigned, issued a statement yesterday denying the report."
World,"Staring with tears in their eyes, Ivory Coast #39;s people emerged from their homes Thursday to survey the wreckage of five days of violent upheaval and stock up on food."
World," More than 100 American soldiers, seriously wounded during the Falluja offensive in Iraq, arrived at the United States #39; main European military hospital in Germany on Thursday, a hospital spokeswoman said."
Sports,"EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings officially downgraded All-Pro receiver Randy Moss from doubtful to out for Sunday #39;s game at Green Bay."
Sci/Tech," Most American kids get enough television, but just in case yours don't here's a good way to keep them pacified while away from the real thing: a new portable video player from Mattel."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. finally debuted its own Web search technology on Thursday, hoping to challenge Google Inc.'s long dominance of the field with results tailored to a user's location and answers from its Encarta encyclopedia."
World," President Bush is expected to give an outline of his vision for a Middle East without Yasser Arafat on Friday, with his most loyal ally Tony Blair by his side."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.'s  widely anticipated search engine, which launched in test mode on Thursday, encountered some glitches on its first day, the world's largest software maker said."
Sci/Tech,"com. With Windows NT 4.0 Server support due to end on December 31, Microsoft is prodding customers to migrate as soon as possible, but also extending its custom support plan for another year to get them through the move."
World,It will be a long time before a new Palestinian leader commands the public admiration and political power that Yasser Arafat did. This power enabled him to make concessions that no previous Palestinian leader would have considered.
Sci/Tech,"At the risk of breaching Internet civility, Lycos Europe is offering computer-users a weapon against spam-spewing servers: a screen-saver program that automatically hits the offenders with data to slow them down."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> widely  anticipated search engine, which launched in test mode on  Thursday, encountered some glitches on its first day, the  world's largest software maker said."
Sci/Tech, A fossilized jaw found in an Alberta gravel pit may have cleared up a mystery for researchers wondering how brown bears originally made it across North America.
Sci/Tech," Construction crews working at Beijing's main airport unearthed a fossilized thigh bone of an elephant that lived 30,000 years ago, a news report said Thursday."
World," Iraq can learn from the recent history of El Salvador, a country wrecked by civil war that has developed into stable democracy and close U.S. ally, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Thursday."
World, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist on Thursday urged Democrats to stop blocking President Bush's federal court nominees and hinted that he may try to change Senate rules to thwart their delaying tactics.
Sci/Tech,A  test capable of diagnosing the early signs of Alzheimer's disease has been developed in the US using nanotechnology.
Business,US STOCKS rose yesterday as investors were perked up by the Federal Reserves upbeat assessment of the economy and a continued drop in crude oil futures.
Business,"Japanese stocks rose, led by exporters such as Advantest Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., after a slide in oil prices in New York trading eased concern that global economic growth will slow."
Business,Cola Amatil is offering cash or shares in a scheme of arrangement that values the ordinary equity of SPC Ardmona at just over  $480 million.
Sci/Tech," quot;We have only received one submission from the field, but the technical aspects of this are concerning. It has all the components there to become a significant "
Sports,"PARIS (CP) - American Andy Roddick surged into the third round of the Paris Masters with a 6-2, 6-2 rout of Armenia #39;s Sargis Sargsian on Wednesday while Daniel Nestor of Toronto and Mark Knowles of the Bahamas were defeated in doubles action."
Sports,"CARSON, United States : MetroStars midfielder Amado Guevara was named Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player, the seventh player from outside the United States to win the US league #39;s top solo honor."
Sports,"WALES are expected to announce their new manager today, with John Toshack favoured to get the job for a second time. The Football Association of Wales has called a news conference for today after interviewing "
Sports,Baseball-crazed Venezuelans celebrated pitcher Johan Santana #39;s award as the American League Cy Young winner on Thursday. Honking car horns as they heard the news on the radio and glued to television 
Sports,"BARCELONA, Spain A pair of players at one time ranked number one in the world will play for Spain in the Davis Cup final next month."
Sports," United Soccer Leagues announced that the organization and its professional teams have restructured the two pro leagues, the A League and Pro Soccer League, under the USL umbrella to form a new two tiered division."
World,"A passenger train derailed and plunged into a ravine in the northern Philippines early Friday, killing at least six people and injuring 50 others, police said."
Sci/Tech,Does Microsoft's official trademark application for Excel signal an infringement crackdown?
Sci/Tech,An anonymous essay criticizing video game publisher Electronic Arts is unleashing a torrent of complaints about work practices in the game world. Missing Links
Sci/Tech,Falling cost of PC parts gives computer maker's third quarter a boost.
Sci/Tech,Internet service provider's subscribers will be able to buy its premium services individually through Valista's technology.
Sports,"FRANKFURT, Germany Nov 11, 2004 - Nina Kraft admitted taking the performance-enhancing drug EPO in the weeks leading up to her victory in the Hawaii Ironman competition, and faces a two-year ban."
Sports,"SOUTH Korea #39;s Grace Park finished with a birdie today to join Americans Laura Diaz, Juli Inkster and Christina Kim in the first round Tournament of Champions lead."
Business,PeopleSoft #39;s (PSFT) board Wednesday rejected Oracle #39;s (ORCL)  quot;best and final quot; hostile takeover bid worth about \$8.
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stock prices rallied on Friday as oil prices continued to seesaw."
Business,SHARES in canned fruit and vegetable producer SPC Ardmona Ltd soared more than 20 per cent today after the group announced it had agreed to a takeover offer from Coca Cola Amatil Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"Good grief, the entertainment industry #39;s content cartel just won #39;t give up. Copyright owners, recording artists, publishing houses, attorneys--you name  #39;em, they #39;re lining up to file amicus briefs supporting "
Business, Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday after profit taking weighed on Wall Street shares. The dollar rose against the Japanese yen.
Sports, Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of nagging hip and groin strains.
Sci/Tech,"CALGARY, Alberta - A fossilized jaw found in an Alberta gravel pit may have cleared up a mystery for researchers wondering how brown bears originally made it across North America."
Sci/Tech,"  Cell phone calls made in Central Florida using T Mobile have the fewest dropped calls and the clearest calls, according to the latest JD Power ratings."
Sci/Tech,"Movie and record industry executives want Americas highest court to review a ruling legitimizing peer-to-peer software, but file-sharing networks wont give up the fight."
World," Egypt prepared Thursday for a strictly controlled military funeral for Yasser Arafat where dignitaries from around the world will pay their respects, but where the people  #151; among whom Arafat was by far more popular  #151; will be mostly shut out."
World,"HERO or villain, statesman or terrorist - Yasser Arafat proved as divisive in death as he was in life. Leaders around the world yesterday saluted his devotion to the Palestinian cause, but George Bush said "
World,"PACIFIC NEWS SERVICE EDITOR #39;S NOTE: The economies of the US and China are simply too intertwined for the United States to support Taiwanese calls for independence, writes PNS contributor George Koo, an international business consultant and frequent "
Sports,"At the halfway point of the N.F.L. season, the adjustments - personal and professional - are still being made by the rookie class."
Sports,"Rashidat Sadiq, who grew up playing basketball with older boys in her Lagos, Nigeria, neighborhood, looks like she belonged on the court at Gampel Pavilion."
Sports," Hakim Warrick had 19 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead No. 6 Syracuse to a 104 54 victory over Northern Colorado on Thursday night in the first round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic."
Sports, Katie King's second period goal lifted the United States into a 1 1 tie with Canada on Thursday night in the Four Nations Cup international women's hockey tournament.
Business,"Cola yesterday sharply reduced its long term profit and sales targets, reflecting the entrenched slump that the world #39;s largest soft drinks firm has found itself in."
Business,"The success of Oracle Corp #39;s (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) \$8.8 billion hostile takeover bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"Nov. 11, 2004 -- A private research team claims to have identified a unique action of the painkiller Vioxx, which is independent of its anti-inflammatory action, that might explain why it #39;s linked to heart "
Business,Sony and Walt Disney yesterday received regulatory approval from Brussels for a video-on-demand service that will compete with BSkyB #39;s film channels.
Business,"Cola Amatil Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest soft drink maker, offered A $500 million ( $382 million) in cash and stock for fruit canner SPC Ardmona Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"The preview of MSN Search had a difficult first day, with the site going down in the morning when the hordes went to play with it, and it may be unfair to judge it on its patchy start."
World,"India #39;s prime minister ordered a reduction in the number of troops in the disputed Muslim-majority state of Kashmir last night, breathing new life into a peace process with Pakistan."
World,"The Dutch government yesterday moved to reverse a long tradition as Europe #39;s most liberal haven for immigrants by signalling tougher treatment of foreigners and Muslims and greater powers for the security services, in response to the Netherlands #39; worst "
World,"Thousands of child soldiers have been forcibly recruited by Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka despite a ceasefire called in 2002 between the government and the separatists, Human Rights Watch said yesterday."
World,"  A strong earthquake rocked parts of eastern Indonesia early Friday, killing one person, injuring 20 and damaging hundreds of buildings, the state run news agency Antara and witnesses said."
World," Iraq's interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi defended the Fallujah assault, saying in a British tabloid newspaper Friday that the offensive has the support of most Iraqi people and is necessary to enable elections in January."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average was 0.79 percent  higher at midsession on Friday, recovering from an early fall  on weak Japanese GDP data as some operators were relieved the  figure wasn't negative and others said it merely confirmed  their views on the economy."
Sports,"Jaime Moreno has come back from career-threatening back surgery a year ago to lead United in points, lead the league in assists, and score three points in three playoff matches."
Sports,The Wizards are making up for slow starts in the first half with better play and increased scoring in the second half of games.
Sports,"Maryland still has a chance, although improbable, to claim a bowl berth. To do so, the Terps need to beat Virginia Tech and win their season finale against Wake Forest."
Business," The yen rose against the dollar on Friday  despite data showing Japanese growth came to a virtual  standstill in the third quarter, while the dollar was supported  versus the euro by verbal intervention from Europe."
Sports,"At the Washington Hilton and Towers, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and other members of boxing's royalty attended Fight for Children's 15th annual Fight Night."
Sports,The Giants on Thursday tried to fan away every possible wisp of a quarterback crisis. Even rookie Eli Manning tried to do his part.
Sci/Tech,"Samsung, the world #39;s leading display maker, said on Wednesday that it has developed the first all-angle three-dimensional (3D) display panels for cellphones."
Sci/Tech,"An ingenious new Trojan is circulating that hijacks PCs and uses them to send SMS-based spam to mobile phones. After a PC has been infected, the Delf-HA Trojan contacts a Web site for details on which spam "
Sci/Tech,"A Connecticut man facing economic espionage charges says he wasn't serious about selling already-leaked Microsoft source code, but an undercover investigator for the software giant was determined to pay him something.\"
World,Palestinians are preparing to bury leader Yasser Arafat in the spruced up grounds of his battered West Bank headquarters on the soil of his beloved Jerusalem.
World,Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael urges peers to accept a compromise on hunting and says time is running out.
World," Palestinians at home and abroad wept, waved flags and burned tires Thursday in an eruption of grief at the death of Yasser Arafat, the man they consider the father of their nation. The quick appointment of successors did little to dispel the huge question marks now hanging over Mideast peace efforts."
World," Rescuers in the Philippines smashed train windows Friday to reach 100 passengers trapped when a carriage derailed and dragged other cars into a steep ravine, killing at least 10 people."
World,The choice of Alberto R. Gonzales as attorney general may be part of a strategy to bolster his credentials with conservatives.
World,"After five days of intense internal deliberations, Iranian officials met with European envoys here Thursday to seek ""clarifications"" on a proposed deal that would require Tehran to indefinitely suspend a pivotal aspect of its nuclear energy program that could be converted to military use, Western diplomatic sources here said."
World,"five American and two Chilean college students were injured Thursday when their bus overturned during a field trip, police and school officials said."
Business,"According to auto industry regulators and executives worldwide, new criteria for vehicle performance must include a car's or truck's ability to protect its occupants in a crash."
Business,"With Martha Stewart in prison, her company #39;s board announced yesterday that it was replacing the president and chief executive, Sharon L. Patrick, with a television and publishing veteran who joined the board just five months ago."
Business,"Electronic anti-rollover systems will become standard equipment on 1.8 million sport utility vehicles from GM and Ford in 2005, the automakers announced today."
Business,"Description: The Environmental Protection Agency is taking its work to the friendly skies. After random testing found contaminants, the agency decided to start regulating the water aboard airplanes."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s latest step into the enormously profitable search sector is unlikely to win any first-stop commitments from users, but the signs are promising."
Sci/Tech,FEW global companies have managed to make themselves as unpopular as Microsoft. Its defence consists of variations on:  quot;The reason nobody loves us is because were so successful.
Sports,"BURLINGTON, Vt. (CP) - Goaltender Charline Labonte was looking for her first victory against the United States, but she had to be happy with her 33-save performance in a 1-1 tie at the Four Nations Cup women #39;s hockey tournament Thursday."
World," A Japanese group has withdrawn sponsorship of a Buddhist summit in Myanmar next month over concerns about the junta's hardline shake up, but Yangon says it will go ahead with the event on its own."
World," For two of Congress' old bulls, the lame duck session that begins next week will be the last roundup. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Ted Stevens, 80, and his 73 year old House counterpart, Rep. Bill Young, must surrender their posts by party rule when the new Congress starts in January."
Business,The S.E.C. notified the top three executives of the American Stock Exchange that they may face civil charges of failing to properly enforce the exchange's rules.
Business,Japan's economy grew at a worse-than-expected annual pace of 0.3 percent in the third quarter as exports and capital expenditures weakened.
Business, Oil prices edged up toward  $48 a  barrel early on Friday as worries that an early or severe  winter could stress low winter fuel stocks helped staunch the  market's  $8 tumble from record highs.
Business,"TOKYO : California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to work his film celebrity on Japanese investors, using a trademark line from  quot;Terminator quot; to pump up the benefits of his state."
Business,The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded \$4 million in grants to study the health and environmental risks posed by manufactured nanomaterials -- the new and invisibly tiny materials that 
Sci/Tech,Security experts say they have discovered a Trojan horse that records e-banking user details and Web surfing habits. Antivirus company Sophos is warning that the Banker-AJ Trojan is targeting online customers 
Sports,Lamar Butler scored 16 points to lead five George Mason players in double figures last night as the Patriots defeated Indianapolis-Purdue Fort Wayne 69-51 in the opening round of the Coaches vs.
Sports,"At some point, one would think Washington #39;s new Major League Baseball franchise -- assuming it does, at some point, play in Washington -- would want to plaster "
Sports,"As an assistant coach with the Baltimore Ravens, Donnie Henderson watched running back Jamal Lewis use his speed to devour chunks of yardage and his size to overpower tacklers."
Sports, Seimone Augustus scored 17 points and third ranked LSU opened the season with an 81 50 victory over Maine in the Women's Sports Foundation Classic on Thursday.
World,President Bush is expected to call on Europe to assume a key role in helping the new Palestinian leadership build and support institutions and prepare for negotiations 
World,"After five days of intense internal deliberations, Iranian officials met with European envoys here Thursday to seek  quot;clarifications quot; on a proposed deal that would require "
Business,"The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite stock index rose to a 7-month high on Thursday as crude oil prices tumbled, alleviating worry that high energy costs will erode corporate profits."
Business,"Description: Scientists say the arthritis drug Bextra may pose increased risk of cardiovascular troubles. Bextra is related to Vioxx, which was pulled off the market in September for the same reason."
Business,"Japanese stocks rose, led by exporters such as Canon Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., after a slide in oil prices in New York trading eased concern that global economic growth will slow."
Business,"NJ Transit #39;s executive director on Thursday said the agency #39;s 400,000 daily riders should expect fare hikes of up to 15 percent starting in July to offset a projected \$50 million "
Sci/Tech,"The launch of Microsoft #39;s new search engine has ignited a new war for control of the Internet, according to analysts. A global beta, or test version of MSN Search, was launched on Thursday in 26 markets and "
Business,"Bee Capitol Bureau. TOKYO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who made millions during the 1990s with wacky Japanese television commercials for noodles and energy drinks, declared here Wednesday "
Sci/Tech,A twenty-three year old Connecticut man facing felony economic espionage charges for allegedly selling a copy of Microsoft #39;s leaked source code for \$20 says he #39;s being singled out only because the software giant and law enforcement officials can #39;t find 
Sports,Former Liverpool star John Toshack is tipped to become the new Wales coach when the Football Association of Wales makes the announcement on Friday.
Sports,"According to former Pakistan captain, Imran Khan, India have a better team than Pakistan in the platinum jubilee one day international between the two countries."
Sports,"While the Red Sox celebrated their first World Series title in 86 years, Jorge Posada was on the beach in Puerto Rico, staying away from the television."
Sports,"Syracuse had lost its last two season openers. The Orange weren #39;t about to make it three in a row. Led by Hakim Warrick and Gerry McNamara, No."
Sports,No. 3 LSU will take on Arizona State in the championship of the Women #39;s Sports Foundation Classic Friday after the Lady Tigers beat Maine 81-50 on Thursday night to give LSU head coach Pokey Chapman her first career victory.
World,"Police drove through a Darfur camp for displaced people on Wednesday, smashing makeshift homes with their trucks, a UN spokesman and Amnesty International said."
World,"The Ministry of National Defense (MND) yesterday denied a report in the local media, which claimed that President Chen Shui-bian #39;s (  ) presidential flight had been intercepted by "
World,"Japan urged North Korea on yesterday to return to six-way talks on the North #39;s nuclear weapons program in a third day of meetings focusing on the fate of missing Japanese citizens kidnapped by Northern spies, Japanese officials said."
Sports,com. Shortstop Barry Larkin has expressed interest in playing for the Washington-bound Expos and being reunited with interim general manager Jim Bowden.
Sci/Tech,"Linguists see the computer as one important way of saving hundreds of languages in Africa, some spoken only be a few dozen elders."
Sci/Tech,"Cingular Wireless is under attack from its biggest rival, Verizon Wireless, which is trying to recapture the top spot in the cellphone industry."
Sci/Tech,"Dell Inc. said that its quarterly profit climbed 25 percent, propelled by an increase in technology spending by American businesses and a surge in sales abroad."
Business,"By Bloomberg News. PricewaterhouseCoopers, the third-largest accounting firm in the United States, said yesterday that 80 percent of the clients it surveyed were either struggling to meet "
Sci/Tech,"Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) has 10 unpatched vulnerabilities, a US security firm says. Microsoft, however, ardently disputed the claims, calling them  quot;potentially misleading and possibly erroneous."
Sci/Tech,Who says litigation is always bad for business? SCO Group #39;s (SCOX ) litigation against sellers or users of the Linux open-source software operating system created a market opportunity for venture capitalist Daniel Egger.
Sports," Amelie Mauresmo routed Vera Zvonareva 6 1, 6 0 in 54 minutes at the WTA Championships on Thursday night, extending her winning streak to nine matches as the Frenchwoman tries to overtake Lindsay Davenport for the year end No. 1 ranking."
Sports,Seimone Augustus scored 17 points and third-ranked LSU opened the season with an 81-50 victory over Maine in the Women #39;s Sports Foundation Classic on Thursday.
World,"ISLAMABAD, Nov 11: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday welcomed the statement by his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh about troop reduction in the Indian-held Kashmir."
Sci/Tech," If you've ever been pulled over for speeding, you may already know something about LIDAR. A laser based radar system, LIDAR can tell if you're speeding by bouncing a light beam off your car and seeing how quickly it returns. From an airplane or a satellite, LIDAR can calculate the distance to the ground, and by repeating the process millions of times as it flies over, map the lay of the land."
Sports,"Penn State University, responding to a rumor started by a Pittsburgh radio station that Coach Joe Paterno had resigned, issued a statement yesterday denying the report."
World,Gay rights groups plan to limit challenges to constitutional amendments banning gay marriage that 11 states passed last week.
Sports," For the past two weeks, Florida State tailback Leon Washington has been torn between a feeling of helplessness and something that almost made him feel guilty."
Sports,All four of the Heat #39;s wins have come against Eastern Conference opponents...Miami falls to 2-1 at home...Dallas improves to 2-1 on the road...The Mavs won in Miami for only the fourth time in 15 outings...Rasual Butler had 11 points for the Heat...Jerry 
Sports,"Florida State rallies past North Carolina State, 17-10, on Thursday night in a game that featured 22 punts, four turnovers and less than 250 yards of combined offense."
Sci/Tech,"Nortel, which had set mid-November as the target date for releasing restated and current results, said it's near the end of the restatement process."
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: New MSN Search Goes LIVE in Beta - Microsoft To Launch New Search Engine - Google Launches 'Google Advertising Professionals' - Organic vs Paid Traffic ROI? - Making Money With AdWords? - Link Building 101
Business,"General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. said yesterday they are rushing to embrace a new safety technology called electronic stability control, and together they will make such systems standard "
Business,"Officials representing 14 major Washington hotels and Unite Here Local 25 yesterday gave mixed reports of progress in negotiations for a new contract for 3,800 hotel workers."
Sports,WE #39;VE had Robbie Savage #39;s rant and talk of a players #39; mutiny over John Toshack. We #39;ve heard about a north-south split on the FAW.
Sports,"Kevin Garnett hit a jumper with 8.3 seconds left and finished one assist shy of a triple double, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 96-91 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night."
World, quot;No one can control or change this revolution. No one can control or change me. quot;. Yasser Arafat spoke those words before a boisterous crowd in a dusty refugee camp called Nahr Bared in northern Lebanon more than two decades ago.
World,"NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced on Thursday a troop reduction in Kashmir this winter, a move welcomed by Pakistan as a boost to peace efforts."
World, Dutch lawmakers accused the government yesterday of underestimating the threat from Islamic terrorists and failing to protect a filmmaker whose slaying is blamed on a suspected Muslim radical.
Sci/Tech,Company extends partnership with open-source Java software company in effort to compete with IBM.
Sci/Tech,"Some web logs were swift to provide dark theories about the presidential election, but others were just as quick to debunk them."
Sci/Tech,"How the flawed interface design of a police dispatch system became a municipal issue in San Jose, Calif."
Sports,"World and Olympic figure skating champion Scott Hamilton, 46, underwent a biopsy at The Cleveland Clinic, and doctors expected to release him from the hospital by Friday."
Sports,"Kevin Garnett jumper with 8.3 seconds remaining lifts the Timberwolves to a 96-91 win over the Rockets on Thursday.  Garnett finished with 20 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists."
World," PADRE BURGOS, Philippines (Reuters) - Rescuers in the  Philippines freed more than 100 train passengers trapped on  Friday when a crowded economy carriage derailed and dragged  other cars into a steep ravine, killing at least 10 people."
Business,Otellini is buttoned-down and urban. He has handled much of Intel #39;s communication with Wall Street analysts and he peppers his interviews with friendly comments and jokes.
Business," In a nod to Wall Streets frustrations with his companys repeated failure to meet earnings expectations, Coca Cola CEO Neville Isdell on Thursday cut Cokes long term forecasts while announcing a big boost in annual marketing dollars."
Business,Delta Air Lines pilots ratified \$1 billion a year in pay cuts and other concessions that have become the linchpin of the company #39;s efforts to keep from spiraling into bankruptcy.
Business,Blockbuster Inc. has decided that bigger is better in the battle to succeed against new technologies and a growing list of competitors.
Business,"Stock market investors celebrated another drop in oil prices on Thursday, driving the broad Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500-stock index to its highest point since the Sept."
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., still reeling from the legal woes of its founder, has named Susan Lyne, a board member and former ABC entertainment president, as its new chief executive and president, replacing Sharon Patrick, a chief architect of "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s widely anticipated search engine, which launched in test mode yesterday, encountered some glitches on its first day."
Sci/Tech,"Voyager Capital, a leading Pacific Northwest information technology venture firm, has announced it is the first venture firm to join the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), an Oregon-based organization dedicated to accelerating the growth and adoption of "
Sci/Tech,"Two US aerospace giants, Boeing and Northrop Grumman, say they will form a partnership to compete for the contract to build NASA  #39;s next manned spaceship, China Radio International reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"jhu: red by joan:  In  quot;Halo 2, quot; you blow the heads off hundreds of space aliens with shotguns, rocket launchers and rifles."
Sports,"Team USA goaltender Chanda Gunn makes the save off Team Canada Colleen Sostorics as USA #39;s Katie King looks on during first period Four Nations Tournament action Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 in Burlington, Vt."
World,"Yasser Arafat was as unpredictable in death as he was in life. The longtime leader of the Palestinians lingered for days, with the world unsure of the severity of his medical condition."
World,"ARMED police commandos stormed a Jerusalem church compound yesterday and arrested Mordechai Vanunu, the nuclear whistle blower, drawing condemnation from the Anglican Church for violating the holy site."
World,level Norwegian delegation led by Foreign Minister Jan Petersen arrived in Sri Lanka this week as part of international efforts to save the countrys tottering peace process.
World,Bulgaria #39;s Vice President Anguel Marin will attend the funeral of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat died at 3:30 am Paris time on Thursday.
Sports," Ontario Harper scored a career high 17 points and No. 12 Mississippi State, playing without preseason All America Lawrence Roberts, beat Fairfield 53 49 Thursday night in the first round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic."
Business,"Delta Air Lines pilots, who resisted pay cuts for three years as their employer flew ever closer to bankruptcy, have voted to slash their own compensation to save the airline."
Business,"Dell Inc. said yesterday that its quarterly profit climbed 25 percent, propelled by a steady increase in technology spending by American businesses and a surge in sales abroad."
Business,"In 2004, Kemal Uzan and his two sons, Cem and Hakan, made the Forbes list of the World #39;s Richest People with an estimated net worth of \$1."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s only one problem with Microsoft #39;s Service Pack 2, a key upgrade to the popular Windows XP operating system: It turns some computers into large, expensive doorstops."
Sci/Tech,"By its very nature, open-source software would appear to run counter to the goals of venture capitalists. Not only is it distributed and developed for free by a loose-knit group of techies from around the "
Sports,"Calcutta: Shahid Afridi felt that the Saturday one-dayer between the arch-rivals will be a close one with no clear favourites. Any team can win on the day, the Pakistani allrounder said at a city hotel on Thursday."
Sports," Kevin Garnett registered 20 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Houston Rockets, 96 91, at the Toyota Center."
Sports,It was just another one of those quickly forgotten preseason transactions that appear in small type in the back of the newspaper. March 2004: DC United reacquires the rights to forward Jaime 
World," Growth in China's main indicator for inflation slowed to 4.3 percent in October, significantly lower than the 5.2 percent annual increase the month before, the government reported Friday."
Business,"Stock market investors celebrated another drop in oil prices on Thursday, driving the broad Standard   Poor's 500-stock index to its highest point since Sept. 11, 2001, and pushing the blue chip Dow Jones industrial average back into positive territory for the year."
Business," The nation's two largest video store chains, Blockbuster Inc. and Hollywood Entertainment Corp., have faced some of the same struggles in recent years as new options for watching movies have steadily eroded the traditional rental business."
Business," TORONTO, Nov. 11 -- The chairman of the newspaper industry's circulation-auditing body said Thursday that the organization would work to repair its image, tarnished by circulation scandals over the past year at four large U.S. newspapers."
Business," NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- The 40 percent share price slide in Merck  #38; Co. in the five weeks after it pulled the painkiller Vioxx off the market highlighted larger problems in the pharmaceutical industry that may depress performance for years, according to academics and stock analysts who follow the sector."
Business," In the days when United Airlines was flying high, Patrick Downey exulted in being paid to live his passion. When the former Navy pilot went to work for United in 1999, he felt he landed his dream job, one that would provide a comfortable salary to make a happy life in McLean with his wife and two daughters."
Business,"Computer giant Dell sees profits rise 25despite slowing momentum in the PC market, as laptop sales soar."
Business,"I #39;m paranoid that much of Arizona remains clueless about the competitive race of the 21st century, a race we #39;re in whether we want to be or not."
Business,Australian soft drink bottler Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. has launched a friendly Aust. \$500 million (\$382 million) bid for SPC Ardmona Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: A new front has been opened in the long-dormant browser war, with an open-source program called Firefox aiming to challenge Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech," North American sales of Halo 2 reached  $125 million US in the first 24 hours of the video game #39;s release, according to Xbox parent company Microsoft."
Sports,Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury wouldn #39;t use the absence of Lawrence Roberts as an excuse for the 12th-ranked Bulldogs #39; close call against Fairfield on Thursday night in the opening round of the Coaches vs.
Sports,"Memphis didn #39;t let its season get off to a slow start. The 24th-ranked Tigers built an early lead, continued to put on the pressure and coasted to a 102-40 victory over Savannah State on "
Sports,"Washington is the nation #39;s eighth largest media market, but for baseball #39;s purposes in 2005, it is Kansas City, Milwaukee or even Montreal."
World,Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has defended the attack on the rebel stronghold Falluja saying it would improve security across Iraq and pave the way for planned January elections.
World,"FORMER Israeli nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu had been placed under house arrest after being detained on suspicion of giving secret information to foreigners, a judicial source said today."
World,"Norway, which brokered a cease-fire between the Sri Lanka government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, failed to break the deadlock to revive peace talks key to the South Asian island #39;s economic growth."
Business,"  More than anything else, Intel Chairman Andrew Grove was a pioneer. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e Newsletter!"
Business,"Sure, the PeopleSoft board told shareholders to just say no. This battle will go down to the wire, and even afterward Ellison could prevail."
Business,"  Dell Inc. said Thursday its third quarter profit rose 25 percent from a year earlier as the No. 1 personal computer maker boosted sales of its PCs, laptops and other gear by 18 percent."
Business,"America Online said Thursday it will launch a free online service to search the Web for the best travel deals, highlighting the online giant #39;s ambitions to boost it free Web-based businesses."
Business," Prevented by regulators from getting too big in the juice market, Asia Pacific #39;s largest softdrinks bottler Coca Cola Amatil Ltd."
Business,"  Kohl #39;s Corp. posted a 19 percent jump in quarterly profits, powered by sales of new lines of merchandise. Free!"
Sci/Tech,"After 14 months of work and a \$100 million investment, Microsoft rolled out a test version of its new search engine late Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,A tiny craft powered by Star Trek #39; technology is standing at the  quot;gateway quot; to the moon - and a landmark date in the history of European space exploration.
Sports,"World No. two, Amelie Mauresmo of France, had an easy win over Russian Vera Zvonareva at the three-million-US-dollar WTA Tour Championships."
Sports,"The basketball player formerly known as Ron Artest apparently is a Renaissance man to a fault. At least his last name is convenient, as either Artest or Artist, a straight-up, vowel-centered exchange "
Sports,"At the end of training camp, when Giants coach Tom Coughlin named Kurt Warner the starting quarterback, he credited the open competition at the position for helping the progress of Warner and No."
Sports,Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan says he is not the only bowler with a suspect action playing under the current International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations.
Sports,"With Quincy Carter filling in for the injured Chad Pennington, the Jets #39; season is far from over. Just listen to the TV football experts."
World,(6TH UPDATE) At least ten people were killed and 115 wounded after a Manila-bound train from the Bicol region slipped of its 
World,"A major earthquake early Friday shook eastern Indonesia #39;s Alor Island, killing at least six people and injuring 21 others, a spokesman with Indonesia #39;s Meteorological and Geophysical Agency said."
World,"Armed insurgents rampaged Thursday through Mosul, Iraq's third-largest city, detonated a massive car bomb in the capital and apparently seized control of two smaller urban centers. This violence took place as U.S. forces continued their major offensive in Fallujah."
World,"U.S. troops hunted rebels in the battered Iraqi city of Fallujah on Thursday, but rebels hit back with an armed rampage in Mosul and a powerful car bomb that killed 17 people in a crowded Baghdad street."
World,"Despite Arafat's flaws, area residents say the leader represented struggle of the state."
Sci/Tech,"""What happened in Brussels today is unique in the   Western world: never has a so-called democratic regime outlawed the country's   largest political party.""  The party outlawed is for Flemish self-determination.  When Belgium's largest political party (despite being a minority, which even the largest parties usually are in parliamentary politics) cannot even seek self-determination via democratic means, aren't international organizations obligated to ask what ""self-determination"" really means in a ""liberal democracy""?"
Business," MSCI's world stock market index hit  its highest level in over three years on Friday as weaker oil  prices eased pressure on the global economy, while the yen  shrugged off soft Japanese GDP data to gain on the dollar."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s new search engine includes a  quot;near me quot; button that helps users find sites for a given location and a feature that answers questions such as  quot;What is the capital of Turkey?
Sci/Tech,"A new Trojan horse sends unauthorized spam to mobile phones via SMS. Called Troj/Delf-HA by security firm Sophos, the malware has only infected a few users of a Russian wireless network, but "
Sci/Tech,A Trojan horse computer program that uses infected computers to churn out mobile phone spam messages is causing concern among antivirus firms.
Sports, The Browns will pay tribute Sunday to a former player who died in the Vietnam War and has gone unrecognized by the NFL for decades.
Sports,"Why is he still doing this? Why would a man who has millions in the bank, who has won the undisputed world heavyweight title four times, climb back into the ring at the age of 42?"
World,"The death and legacy of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dominate today #39;s European papers. Some hold out the hope that his passing will provide a new impetus for peace in the Middle East, while others are "
World,"HIS MISSION in life was embodied in a slogan: Death to Israel. Now death has claimed Yasser Arafat, president of the Palestinian National Authority, founder of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Nobel "
World,"UMW professor says people should not expect quick, dramatic change in dynamics following death of longtime leader. As Palestinians mourn the death of their leader, Yasser Arafat, attention is shifting to who "
World," Seoul, November. 12 KAZINFORM    A ranking South Korean official on Friday argued it was too early to assume the country will be referred to the UN Security Council for its past nuclear experiments."
World,"Thai military and civilian aircraft rained 120 million paper doves down on Muslim southern provinces in a goodwill gesture, as Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra tries to ease violence that has killed 400 people."
World," The failure of Bosnian Serbs to hand over warcrimes suspects could ruin Bosnia's hopes of joining NATO and the European Union, top international envoy Paddy Ashdown said here."
World," Kashmiris weary of years of violence welcomed on Friday the governments surprising offer to reduce the number of its troops in the Himalayan territory, a move that could prompt old foe Pakistan to respond similarly."
Business,"Dell, the world #39;s largest personal computer maker, posted a higher quarterly profit Thursday, helped by market share gains and lower component costs despite slowing demand for corporate PCs."
Business,US soybean farmers bringing in a record harvest face a new risk: an aggressive form of fungus that could severely damage their crops next year and beyond.
Sci/Tech,KUALA LUMPUR: British security software specialist Sophos Plc said it has identified a new trojan which attempts to send spam messages to mobile phone users.
Sports,"On a night dominated by the defenses, 11th-ranked Florida State rallied with three second-half scores to pull out a 17-10 victory before a national-television audience and a sellout crowd of 56,800."
Sports, quot;Mulling quot; is not the word Tom Coughlin uses to describe the attention he has given to changing his quarterback. He hasn #39;t given a lot of thought to the Kurt Warner-Eli Manning 
Sports,"HOUSTON, Nov. 11 (Ticker) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of Tracy McGrady #39;s absence to record a road win. Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and Sam Cassell added 18 and both made some big shots "
Business,"Japan's economy grows just 0.1 in the third quarter, hit by faltering exports and a slowdown in corporate investment."
World," A submarine that intruded into waters off Japan earlier this week has been identified as Chinese, Japan's top government spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said on Friday, adding that Tokyo would protest to Beijing."
World," The death toll from an explosion at a coal mine in central China has risen to 33 with six injured, as authorities announced plans for an inspection drive in a bid to improve shockingly low safety standards in the nation's mines."
Business,"Harvard University, unsuccessful in its efforts to buy Kmart out of a Brighton lease as it expands its campus in the area, is using hardball tactics to try to evict the discount store."
Business,Several airlines are aggressively cutting fares in hopes of beating back tough competition for holiday passengers.
Business,"While the suburban housing market has been showing some signs of softness, sales for condominiums in central Boston, especially luxury condos, continue to be strong, according to an analysis of third-quarter sales by the Listing Information Network, or LINK, which tracks the downtown condo market."
Business,Beacon Hill's new enthusiasm for embryonic stem-cell research would seem to be good news for the biotechnology industry.
Business,"We have just come through a long and bitter election campaign in which healthcare, a fairly important matter to most of us, got almost no air time at all. Now our president is clearing the decks for his final run at history, and the priorities are remaking the tax codes and Social Security and continuing the war on terror. Healthcare ..."
Business,"  Delta Air Lines pilots handed the struggling airline a huge victory yesterday in its effort to avoid bankruptcy, agreeing to slash their salaries by more than  $1 billion annually and forgo pay raises through 2009."
Business,"  Blockbuster Inc. , facing new attacks from big retailers and online operators, has offered  $700 million for rival Hollywood Entertainment Corp. in a bid to combine the two biggest players in the movie rental industry."
Business,"  Despite a recent series of product missteps, Intel Corp.'s board yesterday selected the semiconductor giant's day to day operations chief to replace chief executive Craig Barrett, who is stepping aside to become chairman in May."
Business,  Coca Cola Co. warned investors to expect slower earnings and sales growth from the world's biggest soft drink company. But it said it is beefing up spending on marketing its core brands and on innovation as it tries to catch up with consumer's growing thirst for alternatives to soda.
Business,"Aiming to put itself in the vanguard of the Internet travel business, America Online will invest an undisclosed amount in an upstart that threatens to lure customers away from Orbitz, Expedia, and Travelocity."
Business,"  Buyout firms Warburg Pincus and Providence Equity Partners are close to a deal to buy telecommunications software company Telcordia Technologies Inc. for about  $1.3 billion, sources familiar with the situation said yesterday."
Sports,"Patriots right cornerback Randall Gay realizes he has been the opposition's No. 1 target, and will remain so in Sunday night's game against Buffalo."
Sports,My daughter called yesterday morning. Said she wouldn't be making it for her usual dinner at Mom and Dad's house the next couple of Wednesdays.
Sports,"At the stroke of midnight last night, the Red Sox reached a milestone as one of their best pitchers since Cy Young and their best catcher since Carlton Fisk led 14 teammates into full-blown free agency."
Sports,"BALTIMORE (5-3) vs. NY JETS (6-2) When, where: Sunday, 1 p.m., at East Rutherford, N.J. TV: Ch. 4. Last meeting: Ravens won, 34-20, in 2002. Comments: Jets quarterback Chad Pennington is out 2-4 weeks with a strained right rotator cuff, leaving Quincy Carter under center against the man-eating Ravens (fifth in total defense, allowing 281 yards per game). Pennington was ..."
Sports,"Of course, he conceded that it was his fault, but Bill Belichick couldn't get much work done the other day. Not with the line he had outside his office. Practice was over, the guys were free to go where they wanted, but many of them remained at Gillette Stadium. They wanted a word with Belichick, whose coaching decisions in last ..."
Sports,We have reached a most glorious part of the season. The final week of open dates.
Sports,"Jiri Welsch may vent his frustrations in Czech on the court, but his body language during games and unusually short answers to questions after practice yesterday need no translation. Although a team player, Welsch has been frustrated with his second-unit duties. In a system suited to his abilities and basketball intelligence, Welsch has struggled to make meaningful contributions, ..."
Sports,"Dallas Mavericks guard Michael Finley was placed on the injured list yesterday with a sprained right ankle, and team officials believe the two-time All-Star will need at least two weeks before returning. Finley, who was injured in the third quarter of Tuesday night's loss at Orlando, must sit out at least five games. Finley averaged 17 points in Dallas's first ..."
Business,"Stocks rallied strongly in the US last night, with both the Dow and the Nasdaq at their highest for months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above its end 2003 level for the first time in more than four months."
Business,"In its first foray into the luxury market, the shoe and clothing marketer Jones Apparel Group Inc. said Thursday it is buying upscale clothier Barneys New York Inc."
Business,The three top executives at the American Stock Exchange received Wells notices from the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of an investigation into options trading and 
Business,"Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average jumped 1.6 percent by the close on Friday as a rally on Wall Street and lower oil prices ignited broad-based buying, with weak Japanese GDP data causing only a brief stutter at the start."
Sci/Tech,"This Tuesday came another report by scientists who stress that global warming is advancing with dire consequences in the Arctic regions and beyond, while the Bush administration continues to insist that such reports contain  quot;nothing new quot; to cause it to "
Sci/Tech,"Telstra has launched Wi-fi roaming with five international wireless broadband operators giving Telstra customers travelling abroad access to WiFi hotspots in the UK (BT Group), USA (T-Mobile USA), Japan (NTT DoCoMo), Singapore (StarHub) and Malaysia (Maxis "
Sci/Tech,"Dell, premier constructeur de PC au monde, s #39;est toujours refus  quiper ses machines avec autre chose que des processeurs Intel."
World,"PADRE BURGOS -- A speeding passenger train derailed and fell into a ravine in Quezon province, overturning several times and killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 118 others, officials said."
World,"Kashmiris weary of years of violence welcomed on Friday India #39;s surprising offer to reduce the number of its troops in the Himalayan territory, a move that could prompt old foe Pakistan to respond similarly."
World,Atleast six people were killed and over six injured in an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook an island in eastern Indonesia today.
World,"Prime Minister Tony Blair sought consensus with President Bush on Thursday to make peace in the Middle East an urgent priority, exploring whether the death of Yasser Arafat offers "
World,"China said on Thursday that the coalition government of Vanuatu had withdrawn an agreement by its prime minister to switch diplomatic relations to Beijing #39;s rival, Taiwan."
World,"Two US soldiers were killed and four wounded when their patrol came under attack in the northwestern city of Mosul, the military said Sunday."
World," Convinced that the road to Jerusalem doesn't run through Baghdad, British Prime Minister Tony Blair is trying to turn President Bush's attention from Iraq to the stalled Mideast peace process."
World," U.S. led forces have trapped  insurgents in southern Falluja, Marines said on Friday, the  fourth day of an assault that has killed ""hundreds"" of rebels.  Eighteen American and five Iraqi troops have also died."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH (5-3) vs. NOTRE DAME (6-3) When, where: Tomorrow, 2:30 p.m., at South Bend, Ind. TV: Ch. 7. Ranking: Notre Dame is No. 24. Last season: Notre Dame won, 20-14, at Pittsburgh. Comments: The Fighting Irish put up their dukes last Saturday, knocking off ninth-ranked Tennessee in Knoxville, 17-13. Notre Dame, playing its final home game of the season, has ..."
Sports,"March Madness is four months away, but November Numbness is upon us as the NCAA kicks off tournaments in field hockey and women's soccer, with the New England area a prominent host."
Sports,"Bentley coach Peter Yetten knows that increased success breeds increased expectations. Yetten's Falcons are returning to the NCAA Division 2 tournament one year after their first-round loss to eventual repeat national champion Grand Valley State. It being the program's first foray into postseason play, just being there was accomplishment enough."
Sports,"The story du jour in college football is former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett publicly unloading a truckload of charges against the Buckeyes, including cash payments, summer jobs for which he and other football players were paid without showing up, fiddling with grades, gut courses that ensured his continued eligibility, and free loaner cars arranged by the coaching staff."
Sports,Piling up seven goals and two assists in three games is an incredible feat. Doing it while playing on a severely sprained ankle is all the more impressive. Weymouth's Catie Whelan has done exactly that this postseason.
World,Japan is to formally protest to China after saying a submarine found in its waters on Wednesday was Chinese.
Sports,"No matter the time, place, or situation, East Boston's Julius Williams never seems to run out of gas. The No. 2 scorer in Division 3A (18 touchdowns, seven 2-point conversions), Williams is coming off a 230-yard, four-touchdown performance against Boston English. Williams, a senior, explains why he is the city's best running back in this week's Q  amp; A."
Sports,Durfee over Acton-Boxboro -- This Fall River Dream will be a nightmare for the Colonials.
World,"Eating BSE-infected meat could lead to people developing different types of CJD, research suggests."
World,Music fans from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of legendary DJ John Peel.
World,"  Palestinians yesterday mourned the death of Yasser Arafat, quickly installed new officials in the top positions that he held, and vowed to create the first true democracy in the Arab world."
World,"  Wearing the traditional black and white checked headdress that Yasser Arafat had made his personal trademark, Linda Sarasour, a Palestinian American who works in a part of Brooklyn with many Arab residents, yesterday described the controversial leader as ''our Martin Luther King. quot;"
World,"There is growing fear among United Nations officials that Secretary-General Kofi Annan may have lost the confidence of the organisation #39;s most powerful constituent, the United States."
Business,REVIEW RESULTS: Coca-Cola Co. lowered its targets for earnings and sales volume growth amid continuing weakness in key markets including North America.
Business,"Heating bills will still be higher this winter, but costs appear to have peaked last month. By Ron Scherer  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor."
Business,"NEW YORK : US stocks resumed their rally on Thursday, getting a lift from a sharp drop in crude oil prices and bullish broker comments on the tech sector."
Business,"General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., responding to growing concerns about the safety and stability of sport utility vehicles, said Thursday "
Sports,"Tracy McGrady had 17 points, including the winning basket with 25 seconds to play, as the Houston Rockets ended a five-game losing streak with a 77-76 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night."
World," TOKYO (AP)   Japan has determined a submarine that briefly intruded into Japanese territorial waters earlier this week without identifying itself came from China, an official said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Strong words  the likes of which the industry has heard before  accompanied Novell Inc. #39;s release of its next-generation Linux desktop for enterprise customers, Novell Linux Desktop 9, powered by SUSE Linux."
Sports,"Helping the poor-shooting Nuggets get well with bad defense, the Pistons fell to 1-1 on their western trip, losing, 117-109, Thursday night at the Pepsi Center."
Sports," quot;Holy Moley Captain Foley quot;. The headline in a British newspaper blared,  quot;How could 59 million Yanks be so Stupid ? quot; That of course was a reference to the recent re-election of President George W. Bush."
Sports,He battled back from a debilitating injury to reach the pinnacle of his profession. But even on the most rewarding day of Johan Santana #39;s 
Sports,"NO. 6 SYRACUSE 104, N. COLORADO 54: At Syracuse, NY - Syracuse had lost its last two season openers. The Orange weren #39;t about to make it three in a row."
World,"Leaders from various parts of the world have started arriving in the Egyptian capital Cairo to pay their last respects to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who died on Thursday morning."
World,"A submarine that intruded into waters off Japan earlier this week has been identified as Chinese, Japan #39;s top government spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said on Friday, adding that Tokyo would protest to Beijing."
Business,Fliers also forgo raises through 2009 in move that saves firm \$1 billion yearly and increases stock prices. By Doug Gross / Associated Press.
Business,"US stocks rose, sending the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index to its highest close in more than three years and erasing the Dow Jones industrial average #39;s loss for 2004."
Business,"The chairman of the newspaper industry #39;s circulation-auditing body said Thursday that the organization would work to repair its image, tarnished by circulation scandals over the past year at four large US newspapers."
Business,"Blaming shrinking sales to key automotive customers, Visteon Corp. told its 8,300 white-collar workers Thursday that it plans to offer buyouts to a  quot;significant quot; number of employees by the end of the year."
World,BBC correspondents record events in the Middle East and their thoughts as the funeral of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat takes place.
World,Vera Drake and Bad Education are among the nominees for the European Film Academy Awards.
Sci/Tech,"Borrowing a line from Allstate Insurance, Microsoft says it wants customers to know they are in good hands when they choose its software."
World,"He stood only 5 feet 2 inches but Yasser Arafat cast a long shadow on the world stage, and many leaders, diplomats, and analysts saw in his passing "
World,"A military funeral for the Palestinian President, Yasser Arafat, will be held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo this morning. After the funeral President Arafat #39;s coffin will be flown by helicopter to Ramallah for burial."
World,"Those who want proof the United States #39; efforts in Iraq have plunged the world into danger need only look at the usual suspects: Iran, Israel, Syria."
Business,"Members of organised crime are joining financial firms to commit fraud, a new report by the industry watchdog reveals."
Business,The CBI says thousands of manufacturing jobs could be lost in the next three months with exports falling and confidence low in many regions of the UK.
Sports,The Auburn Tigers did everything to make themselves at home against Tennessee in the SEC Championship Saturday. They exceeded the 32.9 points per game they put up in Jordan-Hare 
Sports,You often see thoroughbred horses do it. Baseball teams have jumped out ahead in the standings and stayed there all the way through to a World Series victory.
Sci/Tech,Ad networks target online gamers as next big audience for product placements.
Business,"Cola, suffering from weak sales in North America and other important markets, said yesterday that it would sharply scale back its projections for the amount of beverages it expects to "
Business,The low interest rates of the past few years have been particularly frustrating for retirees and others who favor conservative certificates of deposit for income.
Business,"With the over-the-counter movie rental business on the decline, Blockbuster Inc. said Thursday that it wants to buy rival Hollywood Video in a \$1 billion transaction that would include \$700 "
Business,"Despite a strong November opening for  quot;The Incredibles, quot; Pixar Animation Studios Inc. is considering shifting its feature film release dates to the spring to maximize box office potential "
Business,"The yen advanced against the dollar on Friday, shrugging off weak third-quarter growth figures for Japan as market worries persisted about the huge US deficits."
Business,"In SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON story headlined  quot;UPDATE 2-Franklin likely to settle brokerage charges soon quot; please read in 9th paragraph ... In September, an adviser for Newport Beach, California-based Pacific Investment "
Business,"WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - PeopleSoft Inc. rebuffed Oracle Corp. #39;s latest hostile takeover bid, vowing to fight the \$9.2 billion offer even if a majority of shareholders supported it."
Sci/Tech,"After a 13-month journey, a tiny spacecraft the size of a washing machine, driven by  quot;Star Trek quot; technology, will begin to orbit the moon on Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"Prices of 1Gbit NAND flash chips may drop about 50 to US\$3-4 per chip by the end of the second quarter of 2005, as supply increases and players continue to push higher-density products into the market, according to sources with IC distributors in Taiwan."
Sci/Tech,"Northern Arizona #39;s spate of fall storms could mean healthier winter vegetation, better stream flow and more moisture - at least in the short term, experts say."
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s unmanned X-43A plane is the latest product of its research program into flight at more than five times the speed of sound.
Sci/Tech,"The European Commission (EC), which fined Microsoft a record 497 million euros (US\$625.50 million) this year for abusing its dominant position, on Monday vowed to continue pursuing the US software group through the courts for anti-competitive behavior."
Sports,"An opponent could have a bat in his hands, and Johan Santana would nevertheless overpower him. Opponents could be fellow pitchers bringing impressive statistics to an award election, and Santana would whip them, too."
Sports,"Penn State #39;s fourth losing season in five years has fueled much speculation about Joe Paterno #39;s future - specifically, how much longer he will remain as the team #39;s head coach."
Sports,"For an NFL devotee reading or hearing about a flexible Monday Night Football schedule, an option contained in the six-year, \$8-billion contracts awarded to CBS and Fox on Tuesday, the concept appears quite intriguing."
Sports,"Park, Inkster, Diaz, Kim tied: Grace Park birdied the last three holes in a 6-under 66 yesterday that left her in a four-way tie after the first round of the LPGA Tournament of Champions in Mobile, Ala."
Sports,"BRANDON, Manitoba - Torrie Wheat scored twice as the Everett Silvertips beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 2-1 yesterday in Western Hockey League action before 4,046 fans at the Keystone Centre."
Sci/Tech," Europe s first lunar spacecraft SMART 1 is set to move into orbit around the Moon on Monday the 15 November 2004 . The craft has already reached the gateway of the Moon, the area where from its gravity dominates the Earth."
Sci/Tech,"Micron Technology Inc. of the United States probably overtook Koreas Hynix Semiconductor Inc. as the worlds second-largest computer memory chipmaker during the third quarter, market researcher IDC said."
Sci/Tech,"Northern Arizona #39;s downgrade on a federal drought map from an  quot;extreme quot; designation to  quot;severe quot; could mean healthier winter vegetation, better stream flow and more moisture - at least in the short term, experts say."
Sci/Tech,"For the millions of mobile-phone users buying fancier and more complicated phones these days - particularly in Asia, where the most cutting-edge phones often are introduced -he old model of cellphone service is getting a reboot."
Sports,"Hamilton, 46, had a biopsy at the Cleveland Clinic, and doctors expected to release him from the hospital today, publicist Michael Sterling said Thursday."
World,"The Palestinian president symbolized his people #39;s desire for a homeland, but his corrupt rule and limited vision frustrated their drive for statehood."
World,"SRINAGAR, India : The announcement by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of a troop reduction in Indian Kashmir this winter has evoked reactions ranging from relief to disbelief in the insurgency-hit region."
World,THE Dutch Government said last night that it was investigating a radical Muslim group with suspected links to the man accused of killing the film-maker Theo van Gogh and to bombings in Casablanca last year.
Business,The vote by the shareholders of world number four gold miner Harmony on the group #39;s bid for rival Gold Fields on late Friday morning is crucial to the continuation of Harmony #39;s daring bid.
Sci/Tech, Two new vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer 6.0    unveiled by a security firm Wednesday    could be exploited by hackers to bypass security features in Microsoft's Windows XP SP2.
Sci/Tech, Ad networks target online gamers as next big audience for product placements.
Sci/Tech," Just days after the Mozilla Foundation released the final version of its standalone Firefox browser, a security firm Thursday said that earlier editions should be replaced."
Sports,"In their first year in the ACC, No. 10 Virginia Tech at No. 9 Miami (8-2) will be playing for at least a share of the conference title and the BCS berth that goes along with it."
Sports, Amelie Mauresmo made a powerful  start in her bid to end the year as world number one with a 6 1  6 0 rout of Vera Zvonareva at the WTA Championships Thursday.
World,An autopsy on a prominent Indonesian activist shows he died with high levels of arsenic in his body.
Sports,"Rutgers Coach C. Vivian Stringer had some problems. Cappie Pondexter, her leading scorer, was set to miss the first semester because of personal problems. Last season's leading rebounder, Shalicia Hurns, was forced to leave after off-court problems."
Sports,A modest proposal: We reorganize baseball with a \$50 million salary cap and pool all players into positions for a blind draw among the 30 teams.
Sports,"TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 CATHOLIC -- St. John's Prep at BC High, 7; Xaverian at Catholic Memorial, 7."
Sports,"Pro basketball: Charlotte vs. Celtics at the FleetCenter, 7:30 p.m. College hockey: Men -- UMass at BC, 7 p.m.; Merrimack at BU, 7 p.m.; Maine at Northeastern, 7 p.m.; Colgate at UMass-Lowell, 7 p.m.; Princeton at Brown, 7 p.m.; Providence at UNH, 7 p.m.; Yale at Harvard, 8 p.m.; UBS tournament at Worcester: Worcester St. at Fitchburg St., 5:30 p.m.; ..."
Sports,"  NASCAR Busch Series BI LO qualifying at Darlington, S.C., Speed Channel 3 p.m.    NASCAR Nextel Cup Mountain Dew 500 qualifying at Darlington, S.C., Speed Channel 8 p.m.    NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Darlington 200 at Darlington, S.C., Speed Channel PRO BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m.    Celtics vs. Charlotte at the FleetCenter, FSN, WWZN (1510) 8 p.m. ..."
Sci/Tech,3G video mobiles could be the perfect match for lonely-hearts looking for love.
Sci/Tech,BSkyB sees its share price rise after it reports better-than-expected new subscriber numbers.
Sci/Tech,"Computer giant Dell sees profits rise 25 despite slowing momentum in the PC market, as laptop sales soar."
Business,Cola Co. is aiming to put the fizz back into its marketing as a key part of its turnaround strategy. Coke will boost its annual spending on marketing and developing new products by  $350 million to  $400 million beginning next year.
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia made an unexpected change at the top yesterday, saying that Sharon Patrick, the company #39;s president and chief executive and a close friend of Stewart #39;s, has resigned "
Business,"Jones, owner of the Jones New York, Anne Klein and Nine West brands, yesterday said it is buying luxury retailer Barneys New York for approximately \$400 million."
Sci/Tech,"Now that almost everyone has bartered for his or her invitation to Google #39;s GMail (gmail.google.com) service, everyone is waiting to see what new features Google will introduce to outpace the competition."
Sci/Tech,Novell agrees to pull out of a European Union lawsuit but says it will press for another settlement for damage to its WordPerfect software business.
Sci/Tech,SEOUL : South Korea #39;s LG Electronics will take action in a Japanese court to nullify patents on display panel technology held by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
Sci/Tech,"China Mobile Communications, currently the largest operator of mobile communication services in China, will establish a 3G (third-generation) experimental network in Beijing at the beginning of next year, according to the China-based Xinhua Online."
Sports, That UFO you might see whizzing over Thursday night #39;s Florida State North Carolina State football game is not just a camera   it #39;s the link between televised football and the video games they seek to mimic.
Sports,"John McEnroe believes Tim Henman can pick up the 1million winner #39;s cheque at the Tennis Master Cup in Houston next week. McEnroe, who will be at the Albert Hall for the Masters "
Sports,The Husky football team can accomplish something Saturday that only two other squads in the school #39;s 115-year football history has done -- lose nine games.
Sports,A false alarm on a Pittsburgh sports-talk show Thursday morning ignited a nationwide firestorm of speculation about the job status of Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
World,"NEW YORK: Tributes were continuing to pour in at the United Nations for the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Mr Arafat, who passed away in a Paris hospital "
World,"ABIDJAN, Nov 12 (AFP) - The top French soldier in Ivory Coast has confirmed that women were raped in anti-French violence that has erupted in the volatile west African nation over the last week."
World,The US military attacked rebel targets in Mosul with air and ground fire yesterday after an upsurge in violence in the northern Iraqi city.
World,President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga received Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen at the President #39;s House yesterday on his return from Kilinochchi.
Sci/Tech,The combatants in a fight over how much electricity an air-conditioner should use have reached a truce that could eventually lead to savings for building owners.
Sports,"Four games into Georgia Tech's season, it is hard to find a trace of the cowboy bravado usually associated with a program suddenly on the rise."
World,"\Japanese officials meet the alleged husband of a woman kidnapped by Pyongyang, as talks are extended."
Business,"Online merchants in the United States have become better at weeding out fraudulent credit card orders, a new survey indicates. But shipping overseas remains a risky venture. By Joanna Glasner."
World,Political parties in India's West Bengal state call for fresh strikes in defiance of a court order declaring them illegal.
Sports,"Reggie Bush had 335 total yards as the Trojans survived with a victory, a 12-0 record and a good chance to play in the B.C.S. title game."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Caution: rude words enclosed
World,"bound air passengers may have to board their planes an hour before takeoff to allow for more rigorous security checks, according to proposals outlined yesterday by a senior US official."
Business,"Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Craig Barrett wanted to go out in glory like his old boss, Andy Grove. Instead, he #39;ll retire to slumping sales growth, restless investors and repeated product delays."
Business,"Cola is trying to explain why the worlds biggest soft drink company is struggling. The company says Coke was slow to push water, juice and other non carbonated drinks as consumers became more health conscious."
Business,"Susan Lyne, once a hot-shot magazine editor and later president of ABC Entertainment, was tapped yesterday to head troubled Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia."
Business,"PIXAR Animation Studios, the group behind the cartoon movie Finding Nemo and a slew of other hits, says it might reap millions more in profits by switching the release date for its films to the summer."
Business,"quarter net profit at insurance and banking group Allianz AG dipped to euro539 million (US $669 million), the company said Friday, but the result included an improved performance by the Dresdner Bank subsidiary and exceeded analysts #39; expectations."
Business,"Struggling automotive supplier Visteon Corp. told its 8,300 white-collar workers that it plans to offer buyouts to a  quot;significant quot; number of employees by year #39;s end."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON (US): Microsoft #39;s new search engine launched Thursday opens a new front for the world #39;s biggest software company in a new war -- for control of the Internet, analysts said."
Sci/Tech,Dell may begin to use AMD chips in some of its servers according to the company #39;s Chief Executive Kevin Rollins. The revelation was made in conference call to analysts to discuss the company #39;s Q3 earnings.
Sci/Tech,"The software the four are accused of stealing included the SQL Server 2000, which normally sells for \$15,000, and the SQL Enterprise Server 7.0, which sells for \$29,000."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft beat even its own heady expectations for the hotly anticipated Xbox game  quot;Halo 2, quot; selling more than \$125 million of the product its first day in stores."
Sci/Tech,"Micron Technology Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 maker of computer-memory chips, struck a deal with the US Justice Department to shield it from sanctions after a probe found some employees engaged in price fixing."
Sports,Amelie Mauresmo made a powerful start in her bid to end the year as world number one with a 6-1 6-0 rout of Vera Zvonareva at the WTA Championships on Thursday.
Sports,"MICKEY THOMAS has hit out at incoming Wales manager John Toshack, claiming the former Real Madrid boss is lucky to be given a second chance to lead his country."
Sports,"Johan Santana may have been the unanimous selection for the American League Cy Young Award, but the Minnesota Twins left-hander said second-place finisher Curt Schilling stats, news still "
Sports,"Detroit gives up more than 100 points for second time this season, turns ball over 23 times. By Chris McCosky / The Detroit News. DENVER -- The Pistons were the perfect guests here Thursday, providing the struggling "
Sports,"When it comes to international womens hockey, Canada and the United States are about as even as two teams can get. Why should the Four Nations Cup be any different?"
Sports,"It #39;s big news whenever the television networks throw \$8 billion on the table, and even moreso when it #39;s being thrown at the NFL, the Halliburton of sports."
World,"  Viewers watching Yasser Arafat #39;s funeral Friday got a rare glimpse of his 9 year old daughter Zahwa, standing next to her mother and weeping as his coffin was placed on a plane."
World,"As peace between Israel and the Palestinians waxed and waned over the decades, there was one constant amid the tumult: Yasser Arafat was at its centre."
World,"India News: New Delhi, Nov 12 : Indian troops deployed in parts of Jammu and Kashmir are expected to begin pulling out within a week, in line with a major decision taken by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ahead of his visit to the troubled state."
World,"There #39;s no evidence South Korea was trying to make nuclear weapons when 14 of its scientists secretly produced enriched uranium and plutonium without government approval, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said."
Sci/Tech,"Company's interim leader acknowledges criticism by investors and analysts that the company has been slow to adapt to changes in the market in recent years.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Ellen McCarthy</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Agency awarded \$4M in grants to study the health, environmental risks posed by manufactured nanomaterials -- invisibly tiny materials revolutionizing many industries but its effects on living things remain unknown.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech, The software maker has indicated it could abandon the hunt for PeopleSoft if it does not win support for a tender offer.
World," Machinegun fire and grenade blasts  echoed across northern Baghdad on Friday as insurgents clashed  with Iraqi national guards, witnesses said."
World," Dutch authorities have raided a  suspected training camp of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)  guerrilla group in the southern Netherlands and arrested 29  people, prosecutors said on Friday."
World, A battle erupted near a mosque in  northwest Falluja on Friday just hours after U.S. Marines said  insurgents were now trapped in the south of the city.
Business,"In the days when United Airlines was flying high, Patrick Downey exulted in being paid to live his passion. When the former Navy pilot went to work for United in 1999, he felt he landed his dream "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft have let the public use a beta of their tool for some months while testing continues. The last few days have seen a new release of the beta which seems to be getting closer to bringing back consistently sensible results.
Sports,"The Welsh FA are expected to name John Toshack as the new manager of their national team today, after holding interviews with all the main candidates yesterday."
Sports,Former Clearwater Central Catholic star quarterback Jay Davis hasn #39;t had the smoothest of transitions taking over for Philip Rivers at North Carolina State.
Sports,"If there is a poster boy for promoter Don King #39;s heavyweight carnival at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night, it is Kali Meehan."
World,"(November 12, 2004) - In the hours since Yasser Arafat #39;s death, it seems one question has been on the world #39;s mind: What will it mean?"
World," Almost 15 years after McDonald's brought a taste of America to impoverished Russians, a 37 year old Muscovite has hit the firm with a U.S. style lawsuit over a spilled cup of coffee, Russian media has reported."
Business,"Intel #39;s board sounded the changing of the guard yesterday, with Paul Otellini being confirmed as the next CEO of the chip giant."
Business,Delta Air Lines #39; pilots Thursday overwhelmingly approved a \$1 billion package of concessions that cuts their pay by nearly a third but may pull the financially beleaguered carrier from the brink of bankruptcy.
Sci/Tech,"The kinks have not yet been ironed out of Microsoft Corp #39;s web search engine, but the company has gone ahead with another beta launch of MSN Search that showcases many of the bells and whistles rivals launched incrementally well after they were mature."
Sci/Tech,"Monday night will mark the beginning of Europes space exploration, as a tiny spacecraft will start orbiting the moon. On Monday, SMART-1 (the acronym stands for Small Missions for Advanced Research and "
Sci/Tech,"Xbox exclusive Oddworld Stranger is now known as Oddworld Stranger #39;s Wrath, Electronic Arts advised this week, claiming that the revised title  quot;better reflects the spirit of the game quot;."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s almost the end of the semester and many male students are turning to video games, instead of the Internet, to relieve some much built-up stress."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Episode 39</strong> Stay calm, conserve bodily fluids"
Sports,"Hakim Warrick scored 19 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out five assists to lead No. 6 Syracuse to a 104-54 rout Thursday of Northern Colorado in the first round of the Coaches vs."
World,Hundreds of Arab and Muslim leaders and officials participated Friday in the funeral procession of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in Cairo.
World,"A homeless teenager who hid in the landing gear of a passenger plane survived a 700-kilometre flight across south-western China but his companion fell and probably died, state media reported on Friday."
Business,"Intel Corp. #39;s board of directors on Thursday tapped Paul Otellini, who has been with the company for 30 years, to replace Craig Barrett as chief executive officer in May."
Business,"  Target reported a 78 percent jump in third quarter earnings on Thursday on strong revenue growth and the sale of its Mervyn #39;s discount chain, but it just missed analyst estimates."
Business,"Hong Kong stocks closed at a fresh eight-month high Friday, boosted by a cut in local interest rates and overnight gains on Wall Street."
Business,"But wine stores, restaurants and bars can #39;t sell the wine from France before 12:01 am Thursday. By Joel Smith / The Detroit News."
Business," General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. are expanding the use of anti rollover technology on their popular sport/utility models, addressing a major safety risk for the vehicles."
Sci/Tech," In the latest sign that Americans are taking more of their finances online, Wells Fargo on Monday will start allowing its customers to transfer up to  #36;1,500 a day to another Wells Fargo account holder at no charge."
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s executives might be sleeping a little easier this weekend after Microsoft unveiled its much-hyped new search engine. It #39;s fast, slick, and comes with a raft of interesting new features: confounding "
Sci/Tech,Dell president and chief executive officer Kevin Rollins indicated that the company is considering including Advanced Micro Devices processors in its server roster in the foreseeable future.
Sci/Tech,Millions of Britons have a guilty secret. They are spending their spare hours immersed in an underground world of LA gangs and gun-ridden ghettos.
Sci/Tech,A 27-year-old Connecticut man facing felony economic espionage charges for allegedly selling a copy of Microsoft #39;s leaked source code for \$20 says he #39;s being singled out only because the software giant and law enforcement officials can #39;t find the people 
Sci/Tech,"In sharp contrast to last month #39;s barrage of critical patches, Microsoft has offered up just one  quot;important quot; fix for users to implement in its scheduled round of security updates for November."
Sci/Tech,"How do you top a battle between Marines and an alien religious cult fighting to the death on a giant corona in outer space? The next logical step is to take that battle to Earth, which is exactly what Microsoft "
Sci/Tech,"Linux distributor Red Hat Inc has established a new presence in China to promote the use of open source software in the country, following up on plans announced back in January."
Sports,"LOS ANGELES--Although Maria Sharapovas picture is in newspaper ads and billboards around Los Angeles, tennis teen queen said she usually could go shopping incognito."
Sports,Everton manager David Moyes has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2009. The 41-year-old Scot has steered the Toffees to third place in the Barclays Premiership table despite last 
Sci/Tech," Eminem, Destiny's Child, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Jon and Chingy face off with new albums next week as the record industry gears up for the make or break holiday season."
World,"It signals the possibility of peace in the Middle East, they said, with the appointment of a new leader to replace the 75-year-old head of the PLO."
World,The number of deaths related to a train derailment yesterday in the Philippines has been increased to ten. 100 people were injured as well.
World,12 November 2004 -- Al-Jazeera television is reporting that Iraqi insurgents have kidnapped a US citizen who worked at a Baghdad airport.
World,"29 people have been found dead after a methane gas explosion in a coal mine in Henan, central China. According to the New Chinese News Agency, the explosion occurred in the city of Lushan at Xingsheng Coal mine on Wednesday (November 10)."
World,"Aid agencies called on US forces and the Iraqi government to allow them to deliver food, medicine and water to Falluja on Friday and said four days of intense fighting had turned the city into a  quot;big disaster."
Sci/Tech," In the final days before shareholders decide on Oracle's takeover bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft,  PeopleSoft is bracing for the worst. Oracle officials say they won't know until shortly before a  Nov. 19 deadline if a majority of PeopleSoft shareholders support the  #36;8.8 billion offer."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat  market open on Friday,  pausing after the previous day's big  rally, as Wall Street awaits key economic data, though gains by  computer maker Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A> in overseas trading following  its earnings report could help technology stocks."
Business, Oil prices held steady on Friday near  7 week lows on forecasts for colder than normal weather in the  U.S. Northeast.
Sci/Tech,"Steve Ballmer says the world needs a really cheap computer, but Mike Ricciuti warns that cheap doesn't come easy."
Sports, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman  John McCain on Saturday threatened to introduce legislation  requiring more stringent drug testing if Major League Baseball  does not impose tougher rules on steroid use by January.
Sci/Tech,The company extends a deal with open-source Java software maker JBoss in an effort to compete with IBM.
Business, European stock markets scaled near 2 1/2  year highs on Friday after strong overnight gains on Wall  Street as the euro held off from mounting another assault on   $1.30 and as oil prices traded below  $48 a barrel.
Sports," SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Hakim Warrick netted 19  points and Syracuse roared out to an early 24-0 lead as the  sixth-ranked Orange opened their 2004-05 season with a 104-54  pasting of Northern Colorado in the opening round of the  Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the Carrier Dome."
Sports," BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sports Network) - Ontario Harper finished  with a career- high 17 points to lead 12th-ranked Mississippi  State to a 53-49 win over Fairfield in the Coaches versus  Cancer Classic at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex."
Business, The dollar fell two thirds of a percent  against the yen to within sight of seven month lows and edged  toward recent record lows against the euro on Friday as worries  persisted about the U.S. current account deficit.
World,"The coffin of Yasser Arafat, draped with the Palestinian flag, was bound for Ramallah in the West Bank Friday, following a formal funeral on a military compound near Cairo."
Sci/Tech,"Backers say new mobile music services will be big in Europe, but admit U.S. could be a problem."
Sports, Jason Campbell threw for a  career high 374 yards along with three touchdowns as  third ranked Auburn stated its case for a spot in the Orange  Bowl with a 38 28 victory over No. 15 Tennessee in the  Southeastern Conference Championship at the Georgia Dome.
World,Venice's Fenice Opera House hosts its first performance since it was gutted by fire in 1996.
World," WASHINGTON  #8212; The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee recently discovered that dozens of contribution checks  #8212; some for as much as  #36;25,000  #8212; were diverted from its coffers to a private bank account, officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Because of the Canadian robot named ""Dextre,"" in less than a year, NASA has gone from writing off the Hubble to embracing a mission that will cost up to \$1.6B and approach in complexity the hardest jobs the agency has ever undertaken.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. named President Paul S. Otellini as its next chief executive officer, for the first time choosing a non-engineer to run the world's largest computer-chip maker.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Bloomberg News</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. said yesterday that they are rushing to adopt a new safety technology called electronic stability control, and together they will make such systems standard on most of their large and mid-size sport-utility vehicles by the end of next year."
Sci/Tech,"Identity thieves can snare Social Security numbers from a potpourri of public records, especially those maintained by state and local governments, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office."
Sci/Tech,"Aiming to put itself in the vanguard of the Internet travel business, America Online will invest an undisclosed amount in an upstart that threatens to lure customers away from the industry's most dominant players, such as Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity."
World, Three U.N. workers held by militants in  Afghanistan were in their third week of captivity on Friday  after calls from both sides for the crisis to be resolved ahead  of this weekend's Muslim festival of Eid al Fitr.
Sci/Tech,"Marvel Enterprises Inc. is suing two firms behind a computer superhero role-playing game it claims allows players to make virtual characters that are too similar to ""The Hulk,"" ""X-Men"" and other heroes in the comic book company's stable."
Sci/Tech,Hundreds of Xbox owners with modified consoles say they've been banned from the Xbox Live service in the past few days. \
Sci/Tech,"If you've ever been pulled over for speeding, you may already know something about LIDAR. A laser-based radar system, LIDAR can tell if you're speeding by bouncing a light beam off your car and seeing how quickly it returns. From an airplane or a satellite, LIDAR can calculate the distance to the ground, and by repeating the process millions of times as it flies over, map the lay of the land."
World, A battle erupted near a mosque in  northwest Falluja on Friday just hours after U.S. Marines said  insurgents were now trapped in the south of the city.
World,Dutch police arrest 29 in a raid on a suspected training camp of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party.
World,The German state of Bavaria is the latest federal states to ban Muslim school teachers from wearing headscarves.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners  converged on Yasser Arafat's compound in chaotic scenes on  Friday before their revered leader was to be buried in the  place where Israeli forces trapped him until his final days."
Sci/Tech,Mod chips such as the Xecuter allow the Xbox to perform unauthorized tricks.
Sports,"Curt Schilling is again a runner-up. In AL Cy Young voting released Thursday, the Red Sox star finished second to Minnesota #39;s Johan Santana."
Sports," His team was trailing by 19 points, the home crowd was booing and there was only a quarter left for LeBron James to make things right."
Business," DELL INC. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A>:"
World,Colombo: Norway #39;s latest bid to salvage Sri Lanka #39;s faltering peace process ended without a breakthrough Friday but the government and the rebels have pledged to continue to uphold a fragile truce.
Business,UNDATED The Wall Street Journal reports PeopleSoft is getting ready for a proxy fight at its annual meeting next spring over the Oracle takeover bid.
Business,"Dell continued to outpace the rest of the IT industry in the company #39;s third quarter with sizzling growth in shipments, revenue, and net income adding up to the best quarter yet for the hardware supplier."
Sci/Tech,"Getting a little chilly down there, Satan? Yes, infernal ice-skating may soon become possible, following Dell CEO Kevin Rollins #39; admission that the computer giant is close to signing up AMD as a processor supplier."
Sci/Tech,"By early next year, viewers could be watching their favorite shows on their cell phones. Consider this: Fox is teaming with Verizon Wireless to create and distribute  quot;24: Conspiracy, quot; 60-second "
Sports,"Everton manager David Moyes has signed a new contract that will keep him at Goodison Park until 2009. The 41-year-old Scot, who joined Everton from Preston in March 2002, has guided the Merseysiders to third place in the Premiership this season."
World," Japan lodged a formal protest with Beijing Friday after concluding a Chinese nuclear submarine spent time in Japanese waters without identifying itself, says a report."
World,The United Nation #39;s envoy to Sudan has criticized the Sudanese government for using what he says is  quot;too much violence quot; to relocate thousands of people displaced by the conflict in Darfur.
World," A car exploded near the West Bank city of Ramallah on Friday, killing two people, an Israeli emergency service said."
Business,Speaking to analysts and investors yesterday the CEO of soft drinks giant The Coca-Cola Company said there were no immediate plans for any major acquisitions.
Business," BSkyB has beaten analyst forecasts to add 62,000 new subscribers in its first quarter, but the figure is less than half the 170,000 it added during the same period last year."
Business,"MUMBAI: Asian markets were up in early trades on Friday. While Tokyo Nikkei gained 119.90 points at 10966.22, Hong Kong #39;s Hang Seng index was up 147."
World, Norway's capital could not have been further removed from the chaos and bloodshed of the Middle East. Yet it was as a result of top secret meetings here that two veteran warriors decided it was time to talk peace.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s been a long trip, but Europe #39;s first Moon mission is finally nearing its goal. SMART-1, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) way back on 27 September 2003, will go into orbit around the Moon on 15 November."
Sci/Tech,"I don #39;t know how many times I #39;ve heard the question asked of Dell Computer and, similarly, I don #39;t know how many times I #39;ve heard the same answer."
Sci/Tech,Four ex-Microsoft employees were charged with stealing \$32 million worth of software from the software company and selling it online to software retailers.
Sports,"Everton manager David Moyes has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2009. Moyes, 41, has steered the club to third in the Premiership table despite last season #39;s narrow escape from "
Sports,"  The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is in turmoil again    this time with the resignation of its president, the Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth."
Sports,"THE Athens Summer Olympic Games cost host country Greece nearly 9 billion euros (\$15.23 billion), Greek Finance Minister George Alogoskoufis said today, citing definitive figures."
World,"At least 33 miners have been killed in a coal mine blast in central China, officials said on Friday. Thursday #39;s accident at the Xinsheng coal mine in the central province of Henan also left six people injured."
World, Japan lodged a formal protest with Beijing on Friday after determining that a nuclear submarine that entered its territorial waters without identifying itself belonged to China.
World,"New York, Sep 23 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the US should not have a  quot;hyphenated relationship quot; between India and Pakistan as ties with New Delhi had its own dynamics and ought to develop independent of the geopolitical compulsions that led "
Business,"THREE senior officials running one of Americas junior stockmarkets could face civil charges relating to its options market, following a probe by US watchdog the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Sci/Tech,"Eager to curb camcorder piracy at the cinema, Hollywood studios demonstrate a device that would detect bootleggers' recorders in the dark. Xeni Jardin reports from Hollywood."
Sci/Tech,"Can technology save us from a pre-emptive war on sex, should the Bush administration choose to wage one? I sure hope so. Commentary by Regina Lynn."
Sci/Tech,"No, really, they do. Logitech's Z-5500 speaker set cranks up the sound for computers, game consoles and home theaters. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"The trek down the Great River Road ends in an anticlimax of old shacks and weathered boats, but that doesn't mean the trip is disappointing. Michelle Delio reports from Venice, Louisiana."
Sci/Tech,"Although blogs like Daily Kos have demonstrated some possibilities of the medium, political candidates haven't bought into them, and probably won't anytime soon. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,Forget matchmaking. Researchers should use social networks to land matching funds. By Bruce Sterling from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,Scientists successfully inject male monkeys with a protein that renders the chimps temporarily infertile. The research may provide a new birth-control option for men in the next decade.
Business,World cocoa prices drop as production in the Ivory Coast resumes following several days of unrest and mob violence.
Business,Richard Branson says his Virgin Group is talking to a number of Indian airlines about taking a 49 stake in some carriers.
Business,"Cola Co., the worlds top soft drink maker, has lowered its long term earnings and sales targets on key markets slump. The companys CEO E. Neville Isdell promised Cokes investors an improvement "
Business,"Steve Jobs must love superheroes. Though earnings from The Incredibles, the latest release from Pixar Animation Studios (nasdaq: PIXR - news - people ), did not make it into the company #39;s most recent quarterly "
Business,"NOVEMBER 12, 2004 -- The union representing Delta Air Lines #39; pilots yesterday announced its membership had widely approved an agreement that cuts the carrier #39;s labor costs by \$1 billion annually."
Business,"Euro zone economic growth slumped to its slowest pace for more than a year in the third quarter, prompting economists to warn the European Central Bank (ECB) against any monetary tightening in the near term."
Business,"KENT, Wash. -- Investigators are trying to identify the source of chunks of ice that smashed through the roof of a house in this Seattle suburb last week, landing on the bed of a 7-year-old girl."
Business,A saga involving a campaign to turn Hollywood Video #39;s Wilsonville-based parent company private turned into a cliffhanger on Thursday when rival Blockbuster Inc.
Business,"With healthy profits and a bankruptcy reorganization nearing completion, Hawaiian Airlines marked its 75th anniversary Thursday with a festive ceremony at its Honolulu airport ticketing lobby."
Business," U.S. retail sales rose modestly as expected last month, but the underlying message from the consumer was strong at the start of the fourth quarter after record oil prices failed to deter shoppers."
Business," FedEx Corp.'s  express air shipping unit has been ordered by the U.S. government to repay  #36;29 million in excess funds received under an act established after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the company said on Friday."
Business, Oil prices perked up from 7 week lows on Friday on forecasts for colder than normal weather in the U.S.
Business, Treasuries prices trimmed overnight gains on Friday after data on U.S. retail sales showed underlying strength in consumption heading into the  fourth quarter.
Sci/Tech,"Opera Software, the maker of the No. 3 Web browser, reported a third-quarter net loss Friday that was more than three times greater than the year before, despite an increase in revenue."
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat on Thursday announced the opening of its first office in China, in the capital Beijing. The company said it will be working with industry partners such as HP, IBM, Intel and Oracle, as well as with "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft appears to be using its smash  quot;Halo 2 quot; game as a vehicle to crack down on mod chips and other hacks of its Xbox video game console.
Sci/Tech,"A new world power has arisen to stun the masses with its might. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the latest addition to the Grand Theft Auto series on Playstation 2, will blow the minds of gamers."
Sci/Tech,Virus writers have created a new Trojan horse capable of helping crooks to break into the accounts of British internet banking customers.
World, Rebels from Ivory Coast shunned peace talks in South Africa as hundreds more foreigners prepared on Friday to leave the former French colony in the wake of days of mob violence.
Sci/Tech,"Bluetooth specialist CSR has packed a triple-mode a/b/g Wi-Fi adapter into a single ultra-small chip, complete with multiple antennas ready for 802."
Sci/Tech,"November 11, 2004 - Electronic Arts announced today that the next game in the Oddworld series, until now known as Oddworld Stranger, is now officially titled Oddworld Stranger #39;s Wrath."
Sci/Tech, New service will compete with sites like Travelocity.com and Expedia.
Sports,"AUSTRALIA #39;s elite cricketers can relax because the game #39;s suspect bowlers, including Muttiah Muralitharan, may be exposed rather than cleared by proposed new laws that have stunned the sport."
Business," Retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc.  on Friday posted a quarterly profit, as lower advertising and payroll expenses and other cost savings offset decreased sales."
Sci/Tech," Opera Software, the maker of the No. 3 Web browser, reported a third quarter net loss Friday that was more than three times greater than the year before, despite an increase in revenue. Its shares fell 6.5 percent."
World,"Volleys of gunfire greeted a military helicopter carrying Yasser Arafat #39;s coffin as it landed Friday at the late Palestinian leader #39;s West Bank compound, which has been overrun by tens of thousands of mourners."
World,ONE OF Yasser Arafat #39;s least-admired roles in the last few years was as the constantly cited excuse for international futility in Middle Eastern peace efforts.
World,"MANILA At least 10 people were killed and almost 100 were injured when a train derailed and plunged down a slope in the Philippines early Friday, officials and radio reports said."
World,"VIENNA South Korean nuclear experiments that were revealed earlier this year produced minute amounts of plutonium and near-weapons-grade uranium but there was no evidence linking them to an attempt to make nuclear arms, the UN atomic monitoring agency said "
World,"An earthquake registering 6.0 on the Richter scale has shaken a remote island in eastern Indonesia, killing 16 people and injuring dozens more, a government official says."
World,"HE was last in Japan as the Terminator, while he was away he became the Governator, and now he #39;s back as ... what, the Promotivator?"
World,"Dutch police say they have raided a suspected paramilitary training ground for Kurdish militants in the southern Netherlands, arresting 29 people."
World,"In the international online media, Yasser Arafat is receiving gentler treatment in death than he usually received in life. Arafat was a  quot;truly great leader, quot; said the Jakarta Post in Indonesia."
World, A contractor who left Charlotte to work in Iraq is feared to be in the hands of insurgents. Dean Sadek lived on Hanna Court near Sharon Amity Road in east Charlotte before he moved overseas 
World,"SYDNEY Vanuatu #39;s new diplomatic ties with Taiwan remain in place, a spokesman for Prime Minister Serge Vohor said on Friday, contradicting a claim by China that his South Pacific island government had renounced links with Taipei."
Business," U.S. retail sales rose modestly as  expected last month, but the underlying message from the  consumer was strong at the start of the fourth quarter after  record oil prices failed to deter shoppers."
World,"Earlier, in Cairo, presidents, kings and potentates from across the Arab world and beyond paid their last respects to the Palestinian leader."
Sci/Tech," Working with cheetahs, the world's fastest land animal and now an endangered species, is a bit different from treating cats and dogs, but Bertrand Lafrance felt he had little choice."
Business," European stock markets scaled near 2 1/2  year highs on Friday as oil prices held below  $48 a barrel, and  the euro held off from mounting another assault on  $1.30 but  hovered near record highs against the dollar."
Business," FedEx Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A> express air  shipping unit has been ordered by the U.S. government to repay   $29 million in excess funds received under an act established  after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the company said on Friday."
Business," U.S. stock futures got a slight boost  on Friday after a report showed U.S. retail sales rose in  October, but the market still looked to open flat, pulling back  from the previous day's rally as oil prices nudge higher."
Business, Oil prices perked up from 7 week lows on  Friday on forecasts for colder than normal weather in the U.S.  Northeast.
World," Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn's reputation as a watchdog for the health and education of Texas children is summed up in a needlepoint decoration in her office: ""One Ticked Off Grandma."" Strayhorn may try to add another job to her resume  #151; governor."
Business, Treasuries prices trimmed overnight  gains on Friday after data on U.S. retail sales showed  underlying strength in consumption heading into the  fourth  quarter.
Business," A group of private equity firms is  courting bankrupt cable firm Adelphia Communications Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADELQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADELQ.PK</A> with a view to making a joint bid for its assets,  the New York Times reported on Friday, citing executives  involved in the auction."
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Business," Retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSS.N</A> on Friday posted a quarterly profit, as lower  advertising and payroll expenses and other cost savings offset  decreased sales."
Sci/Tech," Next week brings us the    return of the famous Leonid Meteor Shower, a meteor display that over the past    several years has brought great anticipation and excitement to sky watchers    around the world."
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STI.N</A>, which  fired three executives over its accounting for bad loans, on  Friday restated first half profit higher by  $25.1 million,  slightly more than it had forecast, to fix the errors."
Sci/Tech, NASA's Mars  rover Opportunity nbsp;will back its  way out of a nbsp;crater it has spent four months exploring after reaching terrain nbsp;that appears  too treacherous to tread. nbsp;
Sci/Tech,"eight percent of the nation is still sad and upset about the defeat of John Kerry, and you know so because they won't stop forwarding the same few links, cartoons and manifestoes to you, over and over again, as if it were 1998 and the Web were still new and you cheerfully opened every e mail you received."
Sci/Tech,"Brown bears migrated south through North America much earlier than first thought, new research suggests."
Sci/Tech,\The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary is taken to court by its own officers because it is publishing their photos on the internet.
Business,What's holding companies back? Can anything be done to rev up their investment spending?
Sci/Tech,Preparations are in full swing for the second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) later next year.
Sci/Tech,"The new transfer policy for inter-registrar domain names went into effect on Friday, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) said."
World,PALESTINIAN leaders stepping into the power vacuum left by the death of Yasser Arafat face one of the most daunting challenges in their people #39;s troubled history.
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. (AOL) is aiming to get a piece of the travel search market, announcing plans Friday to introduce a new Web-based property to compete with the likes of Travelocity.com and Expedia Inc."
World," US marines have found alive in the restive Iraqi city of Fallujah the Syrian driver who was taken hostage with two French journalists almost three months ago, a military spokeswoman said."
World," A succession of powerful earthquakes rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 17 people, injuring more than 100 others and destroying hundreds of homes."
Sci/Tech,New service will compete with sites like Travelocity.com and Expedia.
Business," The dollar dropped against the yen on  Friday, as the market ignored a mostly positive report on  October U.S. retail sales and remained focused on the record  U.S. current account deficit."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Thousands of Palestinian  mourners flooded into Yasser Arafat's compound and mobbed his  coffin after it arrived for burial on Friday in the area where  Israeli forces trapped him until his final days."
World, Three U.N. workers held by militants in  Afghanistan were in their third week of captivity on Friday  after calls from both sides for the crisis to be resolved ahead  of this weekend's Muslim festival of Eid al Fitr.
World," Gunmen on motorcycles shot and killed a  Buddhist martial arts teacher and two bombs wounded at least 10  people in Thailand's restive south on Friday in apparent  revenge for the deaths of 85 Muslims, police said."
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog has held up a  new report on inspections in Iran while Tehran and the EU's  ""big three"" try to break a deadlock in talks aimed at freezing  Iran's uranium enrichment program, diplomats said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Online Holiday Shopping Sales Increase Sharply in 2004\\The latest holiday online sales forecast numbers are up and running with predicitions all having online sales rise, anywhere from 19 to almost 30 over results from 2003. comScore Networks predicts that online consumer spending for November and December will total between \$15.1 ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google and Mozilla Firefox Working Together\\Google have hosted a customized Internet Explorer search page for many years now specially designed to act as sidebar search. And with the launch of the first final release of the very popular Mozilla Firefox browser, we now have a custom page specially designed for ..."
Business," U.S. stocks opened flat on Friday as  Wall Street pulled back after a big rally in the previous  session, with shares of computer maker Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A>  higher after reporting strong earnings late on Thursday."
Business,Intel said Thursday that President Paul Otellini will become its next CEO -- a change that could help the No. 1 chipmaker overcome recent missteps.
Business,Crude oil rose slightly on Friday to \$47.57 per barrel compared to yesterday fall on expectations for inventories to be lifted. December crude oil was at \$47.
Business,"US retail sales rose modestly as expected last month, but the underlying message from the consumer was strong at the start of the fourth quarter after record oil prices failed to deter shoppers."
Business,Fedex Corps express air shipping unit has been ordered by the US government to repay \$29m in excess funds received under an act established after the Sept.
Business,"  SunTrust Banks Inc. on Friday said third quarter profit rose 11 percent and reported a restated profit for the first half of 2004, as expected."
Business,"index futures gained after a government report showed sales at retailers in October, excluding autos, rose more than expected."
Business,The French government plans to merge Airbus parent EADS with defense company Thales to create a new European giant to rival Boeing Co.
Business,LONDON : British satellite broadcaster BSkyB said profit rose by 16 percent in the first quarter as the group enjoyed strong subscriber growth in the run-up to the key Christmas trading period.
Business,"America Online is aiming to get a piece of the travel search market, announcing plans to introduce a new Web-based property to compete with the likes of Travelocity."
Business,"China is likely to become the world #39;s third largest trading power by the end of 2004, said the Ministry of Commerce. According to a report jointly published on Friday by the ministry "
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer will file a lawsuit as early as Friday against an insurance company, the second suit stemming from his sweeping probe into bid rigging in the industry, Spitzer told Reuters on Friday."
Business," U.S. consumers have grown more cheerful so far this month as the hotly contested presidential election drew to a close and job prospects seemed to improve, according to a survey released on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"As first assault on Google #39;s leading position in the market, Microsoft #39;s newly launched search engine encountered some technical problems on its first day."
Sci/Tech,"According to the security company, the flaws mean that  quot;attackers can silently and remotely take over an SP2 machine when the user simply browses a web page quot;."
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s still-not-released-to-the-public free Gmail e-mail service adds POP3 support, letting users send and receive messages from Microsoft Outlook clients."
Sci/Tech,If more evidence was needed that global climate change is occurring - and having serious consequences - it arrived in force this week.
Sci/Tech, Four ex Microsoft employees from the Seattle area have been charged with stealing software worth  $32.4 million from the company.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. said sales of its Halo 2 video game, the sequel to the best-selling title for its Xbox video-game machine, topped 2.4 million in North America, generating \$125 million on its first day."
Sci/Tech,"Moving to capitalize on a recent acquisition, Computer Associates International Inc. this week released an updated version of its home spyware-zapping software, and began selling a corporate "
Sports,"It can #39;t be easy for former No. 1 Serena Williams, struggling to get back into tennis shape, and seeing countrywoman Lindsay Davenport battering 0-and-1 an opponent that the younger Williams sister barely edges 7-6(3), 7-5."
Sports,"The battle for control of Formula One, the company which holds commercial control of Formula 1 racing, took a major turn on Friday when the High Court in London rejected an appeal by Formula One Holdings against a court action being held in the United "
Sports,Andrew Golota was on his absolute best behavior when he challenged Chris Byrd seven months ago at Madison Square Garden. His  quot;Foul Pole quot; persona was a no-show.
Sports,"The Sauber Petronas team will be launching its new C24 chassis in Kuala Lumpur on January 11 2005, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Petronas #39;s involvement in Formula 1. The Malaysian oil and gas corporation began its association with Sauber in 1995 "
Sports,Notes: Oregon State must contend with Stanfords unorthodox 3-4 defense. The Cardinal are OSUs only opponent that uses the 3-4 as their basic set.
Business," If, through some cruel twist of fate, disco ever comes back, you'd want to invest in companies that make puffy shirts. And if the bull market is really back, then the best place to be is in the stocks of companies that manage mutual fund companies."
World,Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi today and with representatives of the auto and electronics industries through-.
World,"THE image of soldiers dressed as the Ku Klux Klan betrayed the Australian Army #39;s commitment to a  quot;fair go quot; and destroyed the memory of black and white soldiers who fought together in war, the Department of Defence said yesterday."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> CHICAGO (Reuters) - FedEx Corp.'s <FDX.N> express air\shipping unit has been ordered by the U.S. government to repay\\$29 million in excess funds received under an act established\after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the company said on Friday.</p>"
Business,New data shows third-quarter slowdown in euro-zone growth
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer will file a lawsuit as early as Friday against an  insurance company, the second suit stemming from his sweeping  probe into bid rigging in the industry, Spitzer told Reuters on  Friday."
Business," U.S. consumers have grown more  cheerful so far this month as the hotly contested presidential  election drew to a close and job prospects seemed to improve,  according to a survey released on Friday."
World,The job of homeland security secretary seems exceedingly more complex than anything that Bernard B. Kerik has faced.
World,European spacecraft Smart is set to enter into orbit around the Moon on Monday.
Sci/Tech,"In the real world, campaign 2004 ended last week with John Kerry's concession to President Bush.  But online, the lost cause lives on in the form of conspiracy theories and collective mourning. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,President Bush sought to stem a near- rebellion by members of his own party by forcefully endorsing the bill.
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog has held up a new report on inspections in Iran while Tehran and the EU's ""big three"" try to break a deadlock in talks aimed at freezing Iran's uranium enrichment program, diplomats said on Friday."
World," The French government plans to merge Airbus parent EADS with Thales, the country's largest defense company, to create a new European giant to rival Boeing Co., a leading financial daily reported Friday."
World," Supporters of a candidate in a disputed  presidential election in the separatist Georgian region of  Abkhazia stormed government buildings on Friday, Russia's  Interfax news agency reported."
Business," U.S. consumers have grown more  cheerful so far this month as the hotly contested presidential  election drew to a close and job prospects seemed to improve,  according to a survey released on Friday."
Business,"Intel Corp. named President Paul S. Otellini as its next chief executive officer, for the first time choosing a non-engineer to run the world #39;s largest computer-chip maker."
Business,"US stocks opened flat on Friday as Wall Street pulled back after a big rally in the previous session, with shares of computer maker Dell Inc."
Business,"PARIS, Nov 12 (AFP) - The European Aeronautic, Defence and Space Company (EADS) will soon launch a bid for French defence electronics group Thales in a deal orchestrated by the French government, which owns just over 15 percent of EADS and 31 percent of "
Business,FRANKFURT : German electronics giant Siemens is planning to de-list its shares from the New York Stock Exchange because of the high costs of maintaining a listing on Wall Street.
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer will file a lawsuit as early as Friday against an insurance company, the second suit stemming from his sweeping probe into bid-rigging in the industry, Spitzer told Reuters on Friday."
Business,"Cola Amatil, the leading Australian soft drinks group, is looking for an improvement from its South Korean and Indonesian units and may exit those businesses if one is not forthcoming."
Sci/Tech,"Times Online tried Microsoft #39;s new search engine, and it broke. Here #39;s a selection of reader experiences with the new service."
Sci/Tech,"Itsa safe bet that smiles are showing up on Netscape devotees faces as Internet Browser War II broke out this week. They were a forgotten bunch, these loyalists, nursing their aging, once-dominant Netscape "
Sci/Tech,"European spacecraft Smart 1 is at the Moon #39;s gateway, the region beyond which the probe is tugged more strongly by lunar gravity than by the Earth #39;s."
Sci/Tech,"Finjan Software, the leading provider of proactive secure content management solutions for enterprises, announces today 10 serious security vulnerabilities discovered by Finjan #39;s Malicious Code Research Center (MCRC) in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2 "
Sci/Tech,Web search leader Google said Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,The leading Linux publisher Red Hat is heading east opening its first business centre in China #39;s Beijing. The centre will offer Red Hat Academy training free to students and will work in partnership with Tsinghua 
Sci/Tech,Security experts say they have discovered a Trojan horse that records e-banking user details and Web surfing habits. Antivirus company Sophos is warning that the Banker-AJ Trojan is targeting online customers 
Sports,  Finland #39;s Marcus Gronholm holds the early lead after the first stage of the Rally of Australia. Double world champion Gronholm #39;s Peugeot was fastest around the 2.34km city circuit in the 
Sports,"This year #39;s Olympic Games in Athens cost nearly nine billion euros (\$11.5 billion), almost double the amount forecast a year before the opening ceremony, the Greek finance minister said on Friday."
Sports,"Sauber will unveil their 2005 Formula One car in Kuala Lumpur on January 11, the Swiss-based team said on Friday. Sauber are sponsored by Malaysian oil company Petronas, whose backing "
Sports,The San Diego reliever gave up a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday and the Japanese all-stars rallied for a 3-2 walkoff win over the touring major leaguers in Game 7 of an eight-game exhibition series.
Sports,"Hakim Warrick had 19 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead No. 6 Syracuse to a 104-54 victory over Northern Colorado Thursday night in the first round of the Coaches vs."
World,"Yasir Arafat was laid to rest in a marble-and-stone grave today in Ramallah, on the West Bank, after his flag-draped coffin was carried through a crowd of chanting Palestinians "
World,"Tehran: Iran failed last night to give a definitive answer to an EU demand it freeze sensitive nuclear activities or face referral to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions, a diplomat familiar with the talks said."
World,Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook an Indonesian island having killed 16 and injuring dozens. The information was received from the official report of the government of the country.
Business, High end retailer Saks Inc. on Friday said it named Andrew Jennings as president and chief operating officer of Saks Fifth Avenue.
Sci/Tech," Video game sales rose 35 percent in  the United States in October, analysts said on Friday, as the  blockbuster criminal adventure ""Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas""  sold more than 2 million units in just five days of release."
Sci/Tech," Aiming to put itself in the vanguard of the Internet travel business, America Online will invest an undisclosed amount in an upstart that threatens to lure customers away from the industry's most dominant players, such as Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity."
Business," Consumers lost a little of their enthusiasm for auto purchases last month but spent like mad in a number of other areas including clothing and gasoline, the Commerce Department reported Friday."
Sci/Tech," America Online on Friday said it plans to launch an online travel tickets comparison site available to non subscribers, as part of a long term strategy to bolster services for consumers who don't actually pay them for monthly service."
Sci/Tech," Marathon Computer on Friday introduced its RePorter Port Extender. The spherical device features a flat front face with two USB Type A ports, a FireWire 400 port, a FireWire 800 port, audio in through a 1/8 inch stereo mini jack and audio out through a 1/8 inch stereo mini jack. The device connects to a Mac or PC using a single 1.5 meter cable that splits apart into one foot lengths. The Marathon RePorter is shipping now and costs US #36;59."
Sci/Tech," Attempting to fine tune its software for use in business critical applications, Blue Titan Software on Monday is unveiling Network Director RM (Reliable Messaging), a tool for policy distribution and messaging in SOAs (service oriented architectures)."
Business, Oil prices held steady near 7 week lows  on Friday on forecasts for colder than normal weather in the  U.S. Northeast.
Business," SunTrust Banks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STI.N</A>, which  fired three executives over its accounting for bad loans, on  Friday restated first half profit higher by  $25.1 million, more  than it had forecast, to fix the mistakes."
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer will file a lawsuit as early as Friday against an insurance company, the second suit stemming from his sweeping probe into bid-rigging in the industry, Spitzer told Reuters Friday."
Business,America Online dipped its toe into the onrushing online travel business Friday with an investment in closely held Kayak. AOL didn #39;t disclose details of the multiyear marketing-and-technology agreement.
Business,"Shares of Pixar Animation Studios Inc. on Friday rose to a record high, a day after the company posted a 70 percent quarterly profit increase, driven by strong home video sales for  quot;Finding Nemo quot; and  quot;Monsters, Inc."
Business,  Agilent Technologies Inc. saw its shares fall more than 12 percent Friday after the testing and measurement equipment maker disclosed a first quarter forecast that failed to meet analysts #39; expectations.
Business,"British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc, Rupert Murdoch #39;s UK pay-television company, said fiscal first- quarter profit rose 3 percent as it gained more subscribers than analysts expected."
Business,Energy company TXU Corp. on Friday said it plans to mothball eight natural gas-fired power plants representing a quarter of its Texas capacity in an effort to save about \$20 million in annual expenses.
Business,"A mouse, a house, and your tax-planning spouse all factor huge in the week of earnings that lies ahead."
Sci/Tech,"Pay-Per-Click - Just the words send a chill up and down my spine. It used to be that this PPC feature was an end-all to cure any search engine listing woes, to get the ranking we felt we were denied, and to "
Sci/Tech,"Instead of using a chemical rocket, SMART-1 fires a stream of electrically charged atoms of Xenon gas. A similar idea was used by the makers of Star Trek as part of the Starship Enterprise #39;s propulsion system."
Sci/Tech,"Greek and British police in a joint operation cracked an illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirated software programs, Greek police said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) has ten unpatched vulnerabilities, says Finjan Software.  quot;Microsoft, however, ardently disputed the claims and said that they were  #39;potentially misleading and possibly erroneous #39;, quot; says a TechWeb story."
Sci/Tech,"In 2003, AMD launched the Opteron, a server chip that made the argument for 64-bit processing without ditching 32-bit investments."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;S Big Blue has helped the US reclaim the title of the world #39;s fastest supercomputer for the first time in three years.
Sci/Tech,"A partnership between The Boeing Company and Northrop Grumman Corporation has been created to compete for NASA #39;s Crew Exploration Vehicle for Project Constellation, a planned "
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Arts has announced that the anticipated next installment of the Bond series, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, has gone gold. The game will put players in the role of an aspiring 00 agent dismissed from MI6 "
Sports,FIFA has extended the seven-month ban on ex-Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu for drug abuse worldwide. The Romanian international was banned by the English Football Association (FA 
Sports,"The Turin powerhouse, nicknamed  quot;Vecchia Signora quot; by its fans, enters Sunday #39;s 12th round of Serie A with an impressive 9-1-1 record and a six-point lead over second-place AC Milan, the defending champion."
Sports,"On genetics alone, Pro Stock Bike rider Andrew Hines was destined to win a championship. He just didn #39;t expect one in his second full season and definitely not at 21 years old, adding "
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - While it is definitely losing money, the National Hockey League isn #39;t as bad off as it claims, according to a published report in Forbes Magazine."
Business,"Chips, soda, release dates, and interest rates -- all had more than a bit part to play in the market's theatrical production this past week."
World," The Dutch cabinet has decided to  bring home the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year,  confirming a decision first made in June, the Dutch news agency  ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday."
World,"three people were confirmed dead in a gas explosion, which also injured six, at a coal mine in Central China #39;s Henan Province on Friday, according to local safety authorities."
World,"South Korea may ban access to a Web site of North Korea #39;s Kim Il-sung University to stop the communist state #39;s ideology from spreading among the South #39;s Internet-savvy young, an official said on Friday."
World," Supporters of a candidate in a disputed  election in the separatist Georgian region of Abkhazia stormed  government buildings on Friday, Russia's Interfax news agency  reported."
World,Yasser Arafats formal military funeral in Cairo was a sombre and dignified occasion.
World,"More peacekeepers are needed in Sudan's Darfur region to protect refugees, a top UN envoy says."
World,"EU countries analyse an Iranian response to EU pressure for it to halt plans to enrich uranium, officials say."
World," Voters are sending mixed signals about how they want their communities to grow, embracing strict controls in some places and rejecting them in others."
Sci/Tech," Greek and British police in a joint  operation cracked a multi million illegal software sales ring,  arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirate high tech  software programs, Greek police said on Friday."
World,President Bush is tacking on visits with two Latin American allies to his trip to Chile for a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders later this month.
World,"As joyous fans celebrated by honking car horns in Caracas, Johan Santana sounded overwhelmed. He became the first Venezuelan to win a Cy Young Award, and not only that, he was a unanimous choice."
World,"<p></p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Leading U.S. brewer AnheuserBusch <BUD.N> sold its 20 percent stake in Chile's biggestbrewer CCU <CCU.SN> for \$299 million in an auction on theSantiago Stock Exchange on Friday.</p>"
Business,Crude oil futures were little changed after yesterday falling near a seven-week low on expectations an increase in imports and inventories will ensure US refiners have enough for winter heating oil production.
Business,"America Online has partnered with and taken a minority investment in travel search player Kayak Software. The two will build an AOL-owned travel search site, to launch in early 2005, which will be powered by Kayak #39;s technology."
Business,"Payless ShoeSource Inc., the nation #39;s largest shoe retailer, posted a third-quarter profit on Friday compared with year-ago losses, due to improved margins and lower payroll costs."
Business,"US stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Friday, pausing after the previous day #39;s big rally, as Wall Street awaits key economic data, though gains by computer maker Dell Inc."
Business,SunTrust Banks Inc. on Friday reported an 11 percent rise in third-quarter earnings and said issues over accounting for bad loans led to the understatement of the company #39;s first- and second-quarter profit by \$25.
Sports,Everton manager David Moyes has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2009. The 41-year-old Scot has steered the Toffees to third place in the Barclays Premiership table despite last 
Sports,  Marcus:  quot;This has been a near perfect start to the rally; we #39;ve had no problems at all. The car has been working well and we are pushing hard without taking unnecessary risks.
Sports,The 25million takeover of soccer club Leeds United by an American consortium led by Sebastian Sainsbury has collapsed according to the BBC.
Sports," quot;I went through the same period back in end of  #39;97, all through  #39;98 and early  #39;99, quot; Woods said at a news conference Friday."
World,"MILLIYET- Following Palestinian President Yasser Arafats death, the transition period is moving calmly, at least for now. There were concerns that a great political power vacuum would emerge "
World,World leaders and Palestinian representatives gathered in Cairo Friday morning for Yasser Arafat #39;s military funeral service. The funeral came hours before chaotic scenes in the West Bank 
World,"American forces Friday pushed deeper into the last remaining insurgent stronghold in Fallujah, and the Iraqi government rushed reinforcements "
Sports," Georgia State will join the Colonial Athletic Association next summer, a year earlier than first announced. In May, the school said it would leave the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2006. Now, the move to the CAA has been pushed up to July 1, 2005."
Business,"Hosting the 2004 Olympics cost Greece 9bn euros, twice the original estimate, the country's finance minister says."
Sci/Tech,"Linux provider Red Hat has opened an office in Beijing, China, joining the ranks of technology companies hoping to participate in the rapidly expanding Chinese market."
Sports,A curious incident occurred on Thursday which had Roberto Mancini and a Milan fan involved. Apparently a quarrel between the Inter coach and a rossonero fan nearly degenerated into a fight.
World,"The flare-up of violence in the Ivory Coast - which has seen 300 British troops sent in to evacuate British nationals -ould spread across West Africa and plunge the region back into conflict, a senior UN official has warned."
World," US forces pushed deeper into the southern reaches of Fallujah, cornering militants backed into smaller pockets of the city."
World,"Iranian negotiators have responded to a deal struck with EU nations last week about the Islamic state #39;s nuclear programme, reports say."
Sci/Tech,Group says popular technique threatens U.S. security by sidelining other approaches more suited to decryption and the like.\<br />  Photo: IBM's unusual design\<br /> Photos: The fastest computer on Earth--for now\
Sci/Tech,"Handhelds that use Windows CE hold 48 percent market share worldwide, up from 41 percent a year ago. What's Palm to do?"
Business,The internet provider will cut broadband service to several southern states  Also: Greek and British police catch a software pirater   hellip;.  AOL to provide travel services to customers    hellip;. and more.
World," An infertile Nigerian couple who believed a self styled preacher's claim that their child was miraculously conceived were really the victim of greedy international child traffickers, a British judge ruled Friday."
Business,"Stock in Payless ShoeSource surged more than 15 percent this morning after the Topeka-based company posted a third-quarter profit compared with year-ago losses, due to improved margins and lower payroll costs."
World, Shareholders of Harmony Gold Mining Co. on Friday overwhelmingly approved issuing new shares to fund the company's hostile takeover bid for Gold Fields Ltd.
World," At least 12 people were killed and about 160 injured when a train derailed in the dark and plunged down a slope in the Philippines, officials said."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Finance Minister Ralph Goodale sat down Friday with his counterparts from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to try to work out a deal on the sharing of offshore oil and gas revenue.
Sci/Tech,"Since its release in early 2003, AMD #39;s Opteron server CPU has made great inroads almost everywhere... except with Dell. The CEO of Dell, Kevin Rollins, says that may very well be about to change, as the company "
Sci/Tech,"Yes, we know you don #39;t like that news, but it #39;s science - good science from what we can tell. A new four-year international report by 300 scientists from the United States and seven other countries that was "
World,"A human rights group said Friday that 128 people from Chechnya were abducted in 2004 and are still missing, Interfax reported. Known as Memorial, the group also said 241 Chechen "
World, A hand recount of ballots cast using optical scanning technology gave a Democrat enough extra votes to bump a Republican from victory in a county commissioner's race.
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Sci/Tech,"Attempting to fine-tune its software for use in business-critical applications, Blue Titan Software on Monday is unveiling Network Director RM (Reliable Messaging), a tool for policy distribution and messaging in SOAs (service-oriented architectures)."
Sci/Tech,Nortel Networks Corp. indicated that it won't be waking from its financial nightmare anytime soon when it delayed on Thursday the release of its financial statements for the third time because it found additional problems with its revenue reporting for past results.
Sci/Tech,"Global warming is melting the Arctic ice faster than expected, and the world #39;s oceans could rise by about a meter by 2100, swamping homes from Bangladesh to Florida, the head of a study said."
Sci/Tech,"Cost, different standards remain the key challenges in the fight to craft an antispam plan."
Sci/Tech,Company is developing a fiber network that will deliver TV and data to homes.
Sci/Tech,Czech company Zoner Software has explained why it employed a prominent former virus writer to develop anti-virus software on its behalf.
Sci/Tech,"Prepare yourself for ""time bomb"" exploits that attack web-based systems at a pre-determined time."
Business," U.S. consumers shrugged off record  oil prices to lift spending at the start of the fourth quarter,  data on Friday showed, in an upbeat sign for growth that may  signal another Federal Reserve rate hike in December."
Sci/Tech," The American Russian crew manning the international space station will redock a spaceship later this month in preparation for spacewalks planned for next year, Russian Mission Control said Friday."
Business,The fashion company continues to build and buy in the face of disappointing sales.
Business,"Intel #39;s board of directors has elected current president and chief operating officer Paul Otellini as its next chief executive, succeeding Craig Barrett, who was named new chairman of the board."
Business,"Software maker PeopleSoft is girding itself for a proxy battle as part of its 17-month takeover battle with Oracle, indicating it fears its shareholders are tempted to sell to its rival."
Business,"Consumers lost a little of their enthusiasm for auto purchases last month but spent like mad in a number of other areas including clothing and gasoline, the Commerce Department reported Friday."
Business,"but investors haven #39;t been doing the same. Yesterday, shares of Jones fell approximately 3 following the announcement "
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia names a new CEO, but will the big cheese ever learn?"
Sci/Tech,"During mid-tide, the volume of water thundering through Nova Scotia #39;s Minas Channel in the Bay of Fundy exceeds the flow from every river and stream on Earth."
Sci/Tech,"Dell and Intel have danced this dance before, only this time the tune has changed.  quot;Historically Dell has done this because they aren #39;t getting the response they want from Intel and then Intel "
Sci/Tech,An idea whose time has passed? America Online told broadband subscribers in nine southern states to seek a new high-speed carrier by Jan. 17.
Sci/Tech,"Objects in the Kuiper Belt - the region beyond Pluto #39;s orbit where many comets originate - may be much smaller than astronomers thought, according to observations made with NASA #39;s Spitzer infrared telescope."
Sci/Tech,"Next week brings us the return of the famous Leonid meteor shower, a display that has brought great anticipation and excitement to sky watchers around the world."
Sci/Tech,"Packard is returning to a software market where it suffered one of its worst defeats. But this time, the company has open source software as its ally."
Sci/Tech,Samsung Electronics will provide 3G-capable phones that work over Verizon Wireless #39; and Sprint #39;s emerging 1xEV-DO cellular data networks starting in the first quarter 
Sports,"Three directors of Manchester United have been ousted from the board after US tycoon Malcolm Glazer, who is attempting to buy the club, voted against their re-election."
Sports,"Leeds United, one of the great names in English soccer, said on Friday they were close to selling their Elland Road stadium after ending takeover talks with a British-American consortium."
Sports,Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill has rubbished talks of a crisis after his side came in for criticism recently. With the success he has had since his arrival he has become immune to having his team scrutinised following defeat.
Sports,"Washington #39;s Major League Baseball franchise today began to unveil its plans to sell season tickets, ending two weeks of delays and marking the first tangible way for fans to connect with "
Sports,"This week #39;s schedule may not be loaded with marquee matchups, but there are plenty of games Saturday with huge BCS implications."
Sports,"Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers announced Friday that they have re-signed right-handed pitcher Doug Brocail to a one-year contract."
Sports,"When John Ruiz gets in the ring, things usually get ugly. Put Andrew Golota in there with him, and things could get a lot uglier. That #39;s the possibility Saturday night when Ruiz defends his WBA heavyweight "
Sports,"Ron Artest says he wanted time off from basketball to spend more time with his family and to heal his banged-up body, not to promote a new rap album, according to a broadcast report."
Sports,"The last time Supah Blitz raced at Calder he was beaten a dozen lengths in the Memorial Day Handicap. When he returns Saturday for the \$200,000 Carl G. Rose Handicap, the onetime local "
Sports,"As expected, two teams from the same state sit atop the Atlantic Coast Conference football standings with less than a month to play."
World, At least 16 people died after an earthquake and a succession of aftershocks shook Alor Island in eastern Indonesia on Friday.
World,The International Federation of Journalists today accused the Israeli authorities of  quot;a disgraceful abuse of democracy quot; in re-arresting nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu.
World,"The alliance between Britain and America is stronger than ever, President George W Bush has said following two days of talks with Tony Blair."
Business,US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has three Manchester United directors ousted from the board after voting against their re-election.
World,"Earlier today, insurgents attacked an American patrol in southern Baghdad, killing one American and wounding three others, the miiltary said."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - A chaotic crush of mourners  filling the air with gunfire forced a hasty burial of Yasser  Arafat on Friday in the finale to a tumultuous life as the  trailblazer of Palestinian nationalism."
Sports,"Washington's baseball team begins to unveil its plans to sell season tickets, marking the first tangible way for fans to connect with the team."
Business," Stocks rose slightly on Friday,  boosted by computer maker Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A>, but gains were  small as Wall Street took a breather after Thursday's rally."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - A Palestinian cabinet  minister told Israel on Friday ""we want peace"" and urged the  Jewish state to pull back troops from Palestinian cities to  assist elections after Yasser Arafat's death."
Sports, Pittsburgh Penguins forward  Mark Recchi has signed a contract to play with TPS Turku of the  Finnish Elite League if the NHL season is canceled.
Sports,Ron Artest is cleared by his coach to play for the Pacers on Friday night after being benched for two games for asking for time off because of his busy schedule.
World,"By Philippe Naughton, Times Online, and Stephen Farrell in Ramallah. Yassir Arafat was laid to rest in the West Bank city of Ramallah today amid a chaotic send-off from the people he had led as fighter and figurehead for almost four decades."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. Thursday said it is investigating claims that several new vulnerabilities have been found in Windows XP Service Pack 2 by security firm Finjan Software Inc. in San Jose, Calif. Finjan on Tuesday announced that it had found as many as 10 ""serious"" flaws in SP2."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 12 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices were volatile this morning, briefly rising on concerns regarding potential crude export disruptions in Nigeria due to a nationwide strike."
Business,"CHICAGO: Pilots at Delta Air Lines have ratified a concession package that will save the carrier \$1bn a year, in a move the company hopes will buy it time to recast outside of bankruptcy."
Business,"Microsoft overtook PalmSource in the third quarter as the world #39;s biggest operating system for handheld computers, a survey showed Friday."
Business,"GASTONIA, NC -- Last year, the Jones Soda Co. rolled out, to much fanfare, the noxious-sounding product Turkey  amp; Gravy Soda. It flew off shelves faster than free antacids on the day after Thanksgiving, and "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) MSN released the latest version of its homegrown search technology on Thursday (beta.search.msn.com), offering multiple ways to narrow results, including providing local results and natural language search."
Sci/Tech,The lawsuit claims South Korea-based NCSoft and San Jose-based Cryptic Studios violated Marvel #39;s trademark characters in their game City of Heroes.
Sports,"In this photo released by DKP, boxing promoter Don King, center, poses in New York, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 with the eight heavyweight boxers that will do battle in New York City #39;s Madison Square Graden on Staurday, Nov. 13."
Sports,"Maria Sharapova and Amelie Mauresmo opened their challenges at the WTA Championships with emphatic victories in Los Angeles. Mauresmo crushed Vera Zvonareva 6-1, 6-0 in 54 minutes, extending the Frenchwoman #39;s "
Sports,Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner has laughed off suggestions that he has granted Sebastien Sainsbury a seven-day extension to conclude a 25million takeover deal.
Sports,IT IS doubtful whether Alex McLeish had much time eight weeks ago to dwell on John Donnes famous meditation that No man is an Island.
Sports,"WASHINGTON Nov 12, 2004 - The Expos cleared another logistical hurdle in their move to Washington on Friday, announcing an agreement with Ticketmaster to handle ticket sales."
Sports, Forbes magazine says the NHL #39;s financial losses weren #39;t nearly as bad as stated by the league over the last two years.
World,"BAGHDAD, November 12 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - As the US military continued Friday, November 12, their massive sweep of Fallujah, resistance attacks were remarkably intensified across the war-torn country, in an effort to alleviate the "
World,Militants convinced Israel poisoned Yasser Arafat have vowed revenge attacks on the Jewish state and warned the new Palestinian leadership against any compromise as Arafat was brought home for burial.
Business," The dollar slumped across the board on  Friday, as dealers shrugged off positive U.S. economic data  amid concerns about the currency's shaky fundamentals."
Business,"US stocks rose, led by technology shares after Dell Inc. #39;s chief executive officer said demand at the world #39;s No. 1 personal-computer maker is healthy."
Business,"Microsoft has a firm grip on the handheld software market, winning the lead in shipments for the first time, a new report from Gartner shows."
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who is probing bid rigging in the insurance industry, expects to file suit against health insurance consultant Universal Life Resources as early as Friday, a spokesman for his office said."
Sci/Tech,"November 12, 2004 - Marvel is suing City of Heroes publisher NCsoft and developer Cryptic Studios reports a recent article in USA Today."
Sports,"It can #39;t be easy for former No. 1 Serena Williams, struggling to get back into tennis shape, and seeing countrywoman Lindsay Davenport battering 0-and-1 an opponent that the younger Williams sister barely edges 7-6(3), 7-5."
Sports,"Southampton, England (Sports Network) - American international goalkeeper Kasey Keller has been loaned to Southampton for one month."
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer, who is probing bid rigging in the insurance industry,  expects to file suit against insurance consultant Universal  Life Resources as early as Friday, a spokesman for his office  said."
Sci/Tech,"Businesses need to screen potential employees more carefully, report says."
Sci/Tech,"Rising temperatures in the Arctic will likely increase the region #39;s biodiversity as new species are drawn to the extreme north, but in a dramatic paradox many animals unique to the region, such as polar bears, risk extinction."
Sports,Three Manchester United directors lost their seats on the Old Trafford board tonight as Malcolm Glazer exacted revenge for his stalled takeover bid.
World,American troops are facing resistance in rebel strongholds in northern Fallujah despite claiming they have trapped the insurgents in the south of the city.
World,"Yasser Arafat is as much a polarizing figure in death as he was in life, drawing criticism from political foes but praise in the streets of Brooklyn #39;s Arab enclaves."
Business,The new tax act adds some complications to contribution requirements.
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Indiana Pacers forward Ron  Artest will be back in the lineup for Friday's game versus  Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center.
World,An Italian prosecutor asked a court on Friday to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges as the prime minister's four-year corruption trial reached its closing stages.
Business,"US Airways (UAIRQ.OB:OTC BB - news - research) wants a federal judge to tear up contracts with three of its unions, reduce retiree health benefits and cancel its remaining defined-benefit pension plans."
Business,"For many travelers, booking a vacation online is like going on a virtual scavenger hunt. They pick up a hotel at one site, search two others for a good airfare, and then turn to two more to compare rental car costs."
Business,FedEx Corp. #39;s express air shipping unit was ordered to repay \$29 million in emergency financial aid granted by the US government after the Sept.
Business,"Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. hit a milestone on Friday, winning European approval for the use of its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol, in milk-based drinks in the European Union."
Business,"Gov. Mitt Romney called on Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew Amorello to resign on Friday, citing ongoing management troubles "
Business,"About-face: Southwest Airlines (nyse: LUV - news - people ) Chief Executive Gary Kelly did a 180-degree turn Friday. The carrier #39;s policy toward a federal law limiting its service from Dallas had been, well, the absence of policy: Official neutrality."
Business,"China pledged to invest \$10 billion in Brazil over the next two years as the two countries strengthen economic and trade ties. China agreed to invest in railroads, ports, steel mills "
Business,"Market research firm Gartner reported worldwide growth of PDA shipments for the third quarter of 2004, with Windows CE outpacing Palm OS installations for the first time."
Sci/Tech,"After long delay, SWsoft is set to test Windows version of its software that subdivides single copy of OS to look like several."
Sci/Tech,"To get back to what MSN #39;s new search means, start by thinking of ad dollars. As Foolish paid-search fan Rick Munarriz has pointed out many times, this is a big business, with plenty of room to grow."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers say the show should be a good one. They note, however, that predicting meteor shower intensity is not always an exact science."
Sci/Tech,Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD:NYSE - news - research) took a joyride Friday as news circulated that server giant Dell (DELL:Nasdaq - news - research) may adopt AMD #39;s server chip.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is waking up to the music. In the latest attempt to capture the fast-growing market of online music the big M is fighting to break the hold Apple #39;s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPod has on the market.
Sci/Tech,Lawyers fighting a court challenge of evolution disclaimers on textbooks told a federal judge in final arguments Friday that the goal was tolerance.
Sci/Tech,"At the risk of breaking down its rough-and-rugged reputation,  quot;Halo 2 quot; for Xbox is the Mary Poppins of video games,  quot;practically perfect in every way."
Sci/Tech,One of the first initiatives for Red Hat Beijing will be to support Linux and open-source education by making the Red Hat Academy program freely available to students.
Sci/Tech,"Company says software giant excluded app from market, but Microsoft says Novell's mismanagement caused WordPerfect to lose favor with consumers. \"
Sports,John Toshack will leave no stone unturned in his quest to build a Wales team capable of qualifying for the World Cup and European Championships.
Sports,Anaheim Angels: Outfielder Jose Guillen says he still feels emotional pain from being suspended the last eight games of the regular season and being dropped from the playoff roster.
Sports,"Madison, WI (U-WIRE) -- After a convincing home victory over Minnesota last week, No. 4 Wisconsin (9-0, 6-0) launches the final leg of its 2004 campaign on the road against Michigan State (3-3, 4-5)."
Sports,"While Georgia vs. Auburn is the marquee, must-watch game, we #39;re looking elsewhere for this week #39;s best opportunities. We found four, including Oklahoma, which may not let up on poor Nebraska until reaching triple digits."
World,"As the Palestinians #39; main donor and Israel #39;s top commercial partner, Europe could be a major player in pushing to restart the stalled Middle East peace process in the post-Yasser Arafat era."
World,"A deal committing Iran to suspend activities that Washington says are part of a nuclear arms program was close to collapse Friday, with diplomats suggesting that Tehran had "
Sports," The bill arrived for the Athens Olympics on Friday  #151; about  #36;11.6 billion, and it might climb higher. The tally announced by the government was almost double the original estimate, making the games by far the most expensive in Olympic history. The 2000 Sydney Games cost  #36;1.5 billion and the 1996 Atlanta Games  #36;1.72 billion."
Sports, Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest will be back in the lineup for Friday's game versus Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center.
Business," Shoppers, the driving force of the US economy, splashed out with unexpected vigor in October as the job market showed signs of a revival, a government report showed."
Sci/Tech,"Less than a week after a collecting a \$536 million settlement from Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc. on Friday filed another lawsuit accusing the software giant of violating antitrust laws."
Business," Editors: Shlomo Reifman and Samantha N. Wong Researchers: Joshua Brandt, Fei Mei Chan,  Andrew T. Gillies, Soo Jeong, Edward Knudsen,  Artie Kwok, John Ray and Jody Yen Programmer: Carl Subick"
Business," New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer on Friday filed suit against Universal Life Resources  (ULR), charging the life and disability insurance broker with  taking fraudulent kick backs for steering business to certain  insurers."
Business," U.S. stocks rallied further on Friday,  led by computer maker Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DELL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DELL.O</A>, a day after it  reported a higher quarterly profit and issued an optimistic  forecast."
World,"The flags are the insurgents' answer to two-way radios, their way of massing the troops and concentrating fire on an enemy."
Sci/Tech," Competitive telephone carriers could  still serve small and medium sized businesses by cheaply  leasing the big local telephone networks under rules being  drafted by U.S. communications regulators, sources familiar  with the matter said this week."
Business,Target can maintain its discount image while offering pricier services and merchandise.
Business,The specialty department store chain goes back to basics to get in touch with its customer base.
Business,Most companies need to keep tabs on travel   entertainment expenses. Concur thinks it has a better way.
World," Dutch authorities have launched an  international hunt for a Syrian man they believe is the leader  of a radical Muslim network, prosecutors said on Friday."
World," CALLAO NAVAL BASE, Peru (Reuters) - Peru's retrial of  Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman turned into a farcical  mud slinging on Friday as one judge quit the case and the  prosecutor called on the two other justices to resign."
World," Supporters of a candidate in a disputed  election in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region stormed  government buildings on Friday and one protester was killed in  the melee, Russian media reported."
Sci/Tech,"Game giant sued for failing to pay overtime. Meanwhile, blog sparks flurry of complaints about work conditions in game industry."
World,"An independent Palestinian state could be established within four years, President George W Bush says."
Sci/Tech," The Christmas themed movie ""Noel"" most likely won't be coming to a theater near you  #151; but if you miss it on cable, there's always the self destructing DVD."
World, An Italian prosecutor asked a court on Friday to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges as the prime minister's four year corruption trial reached its closing stages.
Sci/Tech," John Kerry may have conceded his loss in the presidential election the day after the polls closed last week, but the blogosphere is still abuzz with charges of e voting machine fraud and other conspiracy theories claiming that President Bush didn't fairly (or actually) win reelection."
Sci/Tech, T Mobile has signed an agreement with six international wireless telephony companies to simplify roaming and billing arrangements for customers using Wi Fi around the world.
Sci/Tech," Commercial open source CRM providers have established their presence in the CRM market in relatively short order, with at least four companies    Sugar CRM, Ohioedge Anteil, Compiere    setting up shop over the last year."
Sci/Tech, A security firm says it has found 10 major security flaws in Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows XP Service Pack 2. The weaknesses could allow intruders to bypass many of the security measures implemented by the update.
Sports, Kennedy Winston scored a career high 33 points and hit a 16 foot jumper with 20.5 seconds left in the third overtime to give No. 22 Alabama a 102 101 win over Charlotte on Saturday night.
Sci/Tech, A great deal of speculation has surrounded Oracle's (Nasdaq: ORCL) 18 month attempt to acquire PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT).
World," Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo attempted to calm labor discontent Friday ahead of a planned general strike, saying he would order the reduction of kerosene prices."
Sci/Tech," There's a new conference happening concurrently with this year's Macworld Conference  amp; Expo. It's called Context, and it's described a new series of events that ""bring together marketing, creative services, and IT groups within an organization to explore the technical, artistic and sociological ramifications of data driven, opt in publishing."" Context, created by IDG World Expo, has announced three conference tracks for its inaugural event, which happens from January 12   14, 2005 at the Moscone Center Esplanade in San Francisco, Calif."
Sci/Tech, Arctic indigenous peoples urged the United States on Friday to join other nations in cutting greenhouse gas emissions to brake an accelerating thaw of the polar ice.
World," Education Secretary Rod Paige intends to leave his Cabinet position, a Bush administration official told The Associated Press Friday."
World, Attorney General John Ashcroft is leaving but the top issues for the Justice Department are the same heading into President Bush's second term: persuading Congress to renew key parts of the anti terrorism Patriot Act and continuing fundamental reforms at the FBI.
World," On the campaign trail, Democrat Ken Salazar criticized President Bush, Iraq and the war on terrorism. But the soft spoken moderate spent just as much time talking about family, faith and the spirituality of his home in Colorado's San Luis Valley."
Sports,"No. 1 USC wasn #39;t at its best, but Reggie Bush was and his two scintillating long TD runs helped the Trojans hold off UCLA 29-24 on Saturday."
Business, Oil prices eased on Friday as swelling  crude stockpiles countered worries over a cold snap in the U.S.  Northeast that is expected to keep furnaces fired up until the  middle of next week.
Business,"Intel named President Paul Otellini as its next chief executive officer, choosing a non-engineer to run the world #39;s largest computer-chip maker for the first time."
Sci/Tech,"Novell Inc. on Friday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp., accusing the software giant of unfairly eliminating competition for office productivity applications during the time Novell owned the WordPerfect word processing application and the Quattro Pro spreadsheet application."
Sci/Tech,"Google has doubled the number of Web pages it indexes from 4 billion to about 8 billion, according to a posting on the company #39;s Web site."
Sci/Tech,"Greek and British police in a joint operation have cracked a multi-million illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirate high-tech software programs, Greek police say."
Sci/Tech,The top managers of NASA #39;s human and robotic programs are coming together to share their expertise as the agency prepares to return a safer Space Shuttle to flight.
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 12, 2004 - A new image, taken by the European Space Agency #39;s Mars Express spacecraft, focuses in on the Martian moon Phobos, revealing fine details of the planet #39;s largest satellite."
Sci/Tech,On Monday IBM #39;s BlueGene/L was placed first on a list of the world #39;s 500 fastest computers. The ranking is issued twice each year.
Sports,"GlovedFistJuno.com - He #39;s five inches taller, has an eight inch advantage in reach, and out weighs his opponent by at least sixty pounds."
Sports,Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu will be barred from playing anywhere in the world after a seven-month English ban for doping offences was ratified Friday by world soccer #39;s governing body.
Sports,"Oxford, MS (Sports Network) - John Daly #39;s wife, Sherrie Miller Daly, pleaded guilty to a federal money laundering charge on Friday and will await sentencing."
Sports,It wasn #39;t exactly the beginning Andrew Hines was hoping for. But the former Whittier resident still isn #39;t the least bit concerned that he can #39;t clinch the Pro Stock Bike this weekend.
Sports,"Yes, the Michigan and Wisconsin football teams could potentially decide Big Ten bragging rights in the Rose Bowl. That was the advice Thursday from Dave Davis, 2005 Tournament of Roses president."
Sports,"English Premiership side Fulham lost their High Court legal dispute with former manager Jean Tigana. Tigana, the former France international midfielder, took the club to court over accusations that he effectively "
Sports,"The Expos cleared another logistical hurdle in their move to Washington on Friday, announcing an agreement with Ticketmaster to handle ticket sales."
Sci/Tech,New rule creates potential security flaw for domain name transfers.
Business,"With presidential election-related uncertainty safely in the past, retail investors have returned to the US stock market with gusto, and they #39;re likely to stay engaged, several trading companies said Friday."
Business,"The producer of  quot;The Incredibles quot; and  quot;Finding Nemo quot; also said Thursday that it was entertaining the idea of shifting its schedule back six months, so that its movies -- released at the pace of once a year -- would debut during summer vacation rather than "
Sci/Tech,"com November 12, 2004, 8:58 AM PT. Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Sports,"US goalkeeper Kasey Keller, who lost his starting job at Tottenham, joined Southampton on Friday in a four-week loan deal. Keller has played in only two games for Spurs this season after being "
Business,"MEMPHIS, Tenn. Memphis-based FedEx is challenging a Transportation Department order to repay 29 (m) million dollars. It #39;s part of the federal money the package carrier received after the 2001 terrorist attacks shut down flights."
World,China will take tough measures this winter to improve the country #39;s coal mine safety and prevent accidents. State Councilor Hua Jianmin said Thursday the industry should take 
Sci/Tech,"Until the rain clouds moved in, I was watching the juxtaposition of two planets that appeared to be converging on the same spot in the early-morning eastern sky."
Sci/Tech,"In the annals of computer news, reports of Dell being near to using AMD products have become something akin to UFO sightings: lots of circumstantial evidence surfaces, but it never really quite happens."
Sci/Tech,"A multimillion-euro software piracy ring has been broken following synchronized raids in Athens and London yesterday, Attica police said."
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Sci/Tech, The U.S. Interior Department on Friday gave final approval to a plan by ConocoPhillips and partner Anadarko Petroleum Corp. to develop five tracts around the oil rich Alpine field on Alaska's North Slope.
Sports," This Georgia Auburn game has it all: star quarterbacks, stingy defenses, talented running backs and high stakes. It's got No. 3 Auburn trying to remain in the national championship hunt and avenge losses the last two years to one of its biggest rivals, and No. 8 Georgia jockeying for a spot in the Bowl Championship Series."
Business,"Crude futures prices fell slightly on Friday, capping off a 5 percent decline from a week ago, as worries about low winter fuel inventories dissipate amid rising oil supplies."
Business,"Plus, Pixar ""stuns"" Wall Street, Tiffany's pricey elements, and charitable donation rules are changing."
Business,"Payless ShoeSource beats analyst estimates, but is its stock too expensive?"
Business," U.S. consumers shrugged off record  oil prices to keep spending at the start of the fourth quarter,  data on Friday showed, in an upbeat sign for growth that may  presage another Federal Reserve rate hike in December."
Business," U.S. stocks rallied further on Friday,  as a bright business outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. and  a further dip in oil prices powered blue chips and tech stocks  to close the week at their highest level in months."
Business,"Dynamic Materials, with the stock symbol BOOM, was up 100 in early Nasdaq trading."
Business,The company is taking ever-closer steps to getting in Apple's musical domain.
Business,"Toy manufacturers decide to support Toys ""R"" Us with exclusive products and advertising."
Business,Tiffany is taking it on the chin as spiking raw material costs eat into its bottom line.
Sci/Tech,"""Halo 2"" proves heaven-sent as Microsoft racks up big-time sales and game fans burn the midnight oil."
Sci/Tech,Delegates to world summit agreed to set up a working group to discuss management of the Internet at both technical and policy levels after failing to reach a consensus on this contentious issue.
World,Cyprus invites Turkey to discuss the stalemate on the divided island which it says is crucial to Turkey's entry.
Sci/Tech,Company partners with Kayak Software with aim to complement the burgeoning online travel sales market.
Sci/Tech," A Boeing Co. led team has  successfully fired for the first time a powerful laser meant to  fly aboard a modified 747 as part of a U.S. ballistic missile  defense shield, officials said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is downplaying claims that several new vulnerabilities in Windows XP SP2 were discovered by Finjan Software, but it is looking into the claims anyway."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems has announced a pair of wireless access points that offer dual-band connectivity and said its line of wireless networking products is being integrated with intrusion-detection software from AirDefense.
Sci/Tech,"Greek and British police have cracked a multimillion-dollar illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirated high-tech software programs."
Sci/Tech,"They're on a list, and they want to tell us all about it"
Sci/Tech,"Domain name owners can now choose registrars in much the same way telephone numbers can be moved between carriers, ICANN said."
Business," US Airways, taking punishing losses, asked a bankruptcy judge to let it scrap deals with three unions, terminate pensions with set payouts, and slash health benefits."
Business,"Payless ShoeSource (NYSE: PSS) makes a living selling shoes for less, but the stock, up 19 at its high today, is the largest percentage gainer on the New York Stock Exchange."
Business,Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao said Friday that he appreciates Brazil #39;s announcement of recognizing China #39;s market-economy status.
Sci/Tech," Nintendo Co. is set to launch Nintendo DS, the latest of its wallet sized game systems designed to slip easily into your backpack and encourage procrastination wherever you may roam."
Sci/Tech," SAN JOSE, Calif.  #151; Microsoft Corp.'s software platform for personal digital assistants took over the market lead from PalmSource Inc. for the first time in the third quarter, according to market research released Friday."
Sci/Tech,Jupiter Research analyst Joe Wilcox said that Opera is making a smart move by spending more money on marketing. He said some fear and uncertainty remains about the security level of Microsoft #39;s 
Sci/Tech,"  November 12    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by Bush appointees, plans to launch a new study in which participating low income families will have their children exposed to toxic pesticides over the course of two years."
Sports,"At first it seemed funny.  quot;Did you hear the latest about Ron Artest? He asked for a month off to promote his new CD? Man, he must be one brick shy of a load."
World,The Palestinian struggle for freedom and independence is larger than the late President Yasser Arafat. The decades-long symbolism that Arafat embodied should not be underestimated.
World,"The short man had a very long name. Mohammed Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini, who was 5 feet 4, proved larger than life when he died last Thursday, 13 days after he arrived for treatment in a military hospital in France."
Sci/Tech," Less than a week after a collecting a  #36;536 million settlement from Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc. on Friday filed another lawsuit accusing the software giant of violating antitrust laws."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT   News) is waking up to the music. In the latest attempt to capture the fast growing market of online music the big M is fighting to break the hold Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL   News) iPod has on the market. The deal is to join up with a big name financial company in hopes of making the sale of music more attractive.
Sports, Vikings linebacker Raonall Smith will miss at least two more games because of concussions.
World," WASHINGTON (CP)   President George W. Bush and his staunch Iraq ally, Britain's Tony Blair, presented a united front Friday on enlisting Europe's help for a new push to establish a peaceful Palestinian state."
World," A Florida style nightmare has unfolded in North Carolina in the 10 days since Election Day, with thousands of votes missing and the outcome of two statewide races still up in the air."
Business, The dollar sank across the board on  Friday as dealers shrugged off robust U.S. economic data and  kept their focus on the currency's shaky fundamentals.
World," President Bush said Friday he'll carry a message of shared values and goals to Europe during a trip planned after his inauguration, reaching out to those dismayed by the Iraq war and what they see as a go it alone foreign policy."
World, Critics seeking to keep moderate Pennsylvania Republican Arlen Specter from chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee were broadening their offensive on Friday by attacking his record on curbing lawsuits.
Business,Crude oil futures rose Friday as markets remained wary about a possible strike by oil workers in Nigeria and potentially low heating oil supplies at the beginning of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
World,Minority Leader and Member of Parliament of Nadowli North Alban Kingsford Sumani Bagbin says current happenings in the Ivory Coast have vindicated the submission he made at an NDC function in Kumasi that the International Community had lost confidence in 
World,A full season has passed since the UN Security Council gave the government in Sudan one month to stop its campaign of ethnic cleansing in the region of Darfur.
World,"Scott Peterson was found guilty of murder today by a California jury for killing his wife, Laci Peterson, and the couples unborn child."
Business,"In a massive popularity shift, of the 2.8 million PDAs that were shipped globally last quarter, Windows Mobile took a 48.1 market share while the Palm OS took a meager 29."
Business,"Bonds of Bombardier Inc., the world #39;s biggest maker of train equipment, declined after Moody #39;s Investors Service cut its credit rating two levels to junk."
Sci/Tech,"Dell CEO Kevin Rollins sent a clear signal to Intel, saying in an interview that the company is likely to begin using Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processors in some of its products."
Sci/Tech,Attorneys in a lawsuit challenging evolution disclaimers on biology textbooks in a suburban school district made closing arguments today in Atlanta before a federal judge.
Sports,"The final cost of the Athens Olympics soared to about \$11.6 billion -- at least \$3.1 billion more than originally estimated. The figure did not include transportation projects such as the new tram line, suburban "
Sports,"Leeds United Football Club is to sell its ground, Elland Road, after a takeover bid by a local consortium led by Sebastian Sainsbury fell through."
Sports,David Moyes spoke of his desire to lead Everton into Europe after signing a new contract which will keep him at Goodison Park until 2009.
World, TORONTO (CP)   The United Church of Canada is pouring cold water on unionizing efforts by a group of stressed out clergy.
Sci/Tech,"In a deal aimed at helping corporate IT decision-makers feel more comfortable about open-source software offerings, Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to offer first-call support for JBoss Inc.'s open-source application server application."
Sci/Tech,Four small security software vendors have teamed up to develop a set of technical criteria for tools designed to secure Web applications. They also invited Cisco and other large IT vendors to take part in the certification program.
Sci/Tech,Security managers at this week's Computer Security Institute conference said they spend too much time dealing with software flaws and virus threats to develop more strategic approaches to safeguarding corporate information.
Sci/Tech,Novell's antitrust lawsuit alleging that Microsoft illegally tried to stifle competition in the desktop applications market in the mid-1990s highlights the ongoing problems alternatives to Microsoft Office have in winning users.
Sci/Tech,"Novell has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing it of unfairly eliminating competition for office productivity applications at the time Novell owned the WordPerfect and Quattro Pro applications."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) plans to develop flash memory chips that blend the best characteristics of the two dominant flash memory architectures, the company announced."
Sci/Tech,Deja View's pricey miniature video camera lets you play back the highlights of your life.
Business,"Microsoft Corp. led the market in the third quarter for operating systems used in personal digital assistants, surpassing for the first time the Palm OS that dominated the handheld-computer segment for years."
Business,"As it said it would, Novell (NOVL:Nasdaq - news - research) filed a federal lawsuit in Utah alleging that Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) tried to eliminate competition in the office productivity applications market when Novell owned the "
Business," Agriculture officials are testing plant samples from three Louisiana parishes and one Mississippi county for the fungus soybean rust, which damages crop production and forces farmers to use costly fungicide treatments."
Sci/Tech,"It won #39;t ship until December, but retailer report sky-high orders for the system. November 12, 2004 - According to a Nikkei report, orders for the Nintendo DS system in Japan have reached more than two million "
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems has opened a second front for its Linux-based desktop operating system in Asia with a Japanese win of sorts. Sun #39;s Java Desktop System has been picked as one open source OS of preference during 
Sci/Tech,"(Kalamazoo County, November 12, 2004, 1:34 pm) Officials with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer are working with the Environmental Protection Agency to repair maintenance problems at its facility in Portage."
World,BBC world affairs editor John Simpson knew the former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat well. He considers what the future holds for the Palestinian people now he has gone.
World,"US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is visiting Central America this week, primarily to thank the governments for supporting the war in Iraq."
World,"French freelance photographer Nicolas Reynard, who had worked for the National Geographic Society several times, died yesterday. The seaplane in which he was traveling crashed in the Negro River near Manaus in northern Brazil."
World," Brazil has met Chinese wishes  to recognize the Asian country as a ""market economy"" in a move  to solder the two emerging giants' growing commercial ties, the  nations' leaders said on Friday."
World,The retrial of Peruvian guerrilla leader Abimael Guzman is halted for a second time in a week.
World,"The BBC's John Simpson assesses the legacy of Yasser Arafat, a man he knew well."
World,Brazil is the latest country to recognise China as a market economy in a move expected to consolidate their trade ties.
Sci/Tech," Novell Inc. sued Microsoft Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on Friday, claiming that the world's largest software  maker used its Windows monopoly to hurt sales of the  WordPerfect processing program, which the smaller rival owned  briefly a decade ago."
Business,"Wall Street closed its third straight winning week with another rally Friday, advancing as a new retail sales report and a consumer sentiment reading showed that Americans are growing more confident about the economy."
Business, Air Canada #39;s new holding company reported a third quarter loss of  $81 million as the airline completed its restructuring under creditor protection.
Business,"Novell Inc. sued Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O on Friday, claiming that the world #39;s largest software maker used its Windows monopoly to hurt sales of the WordPerfect processing program, which the smaller rival owned briefly a decade ago."
Business,"JC Penney Co. said Friday that Vanessa Castagna - chairman and chief executive of the clothing retailer #39;s stores, catalog, and Internet operations - is leaving the company when her contract expires on Sunday."
Business,"US Airways asked a bankruptcy judge Friday to cancel labour contracts with three of its unions and impose much lower pay so it can move ahead with a plan to permanently cut costs, reposition "
Business,"Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe has issued a sweeping monetary and political blueprint, calling for a sovereign Quebec and for replacing the Canadian dollar with a new currency for North, Central and South America."
Business,"AOL said it was intent on making travel an important part of its content expansion, which increasingly includes general Web properties that all Internet users can access as well as content just "
Sci/Tech,"Security tools maker Finjan Software warned on Wednesday that it hadfound as many as 10 security flaws in the last update to Microsoft #39;s flagship operating system, Windows XP Service Pack 2. In a statement "
Sci/Tech,"Shares of Dell (Quote, Chart) soared 8.5 Friday to their highest level in more than four years, as investors cheered the company #39;s strong results and bullish outlook."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 12, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - In a deal aimed at helping corporate IT decision-makers feel more comfortable about moving to open-source software offerings, Hewlett-Packard Co."
Sci/Tech,"November 12, 2004 - Going all the way to the official launch of the Nintendo DS system, we #39;re going to break the new handheld hardware down to its individual parts and talk about specific elements that make the Nintendo DS so darn cool."
Sci/Tech,An innovative engine that compresses air by its shape alone to reach hypersonic speeds will attempt to break its own record next week with a test flight over the Pacific Ocean.
Sports,World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John Ruiz of Puerto Rico and International Boxing Federation champion Chris Byrd of the United States defend their titles Saturday night in New York City.
Sports,"DARLINGTON, South Carolina (Ticker) - With so much emphasis being placed on NASCAR #39;s  quot;Chase for the Championship, quot; it won #39;t be hard to keep track of those 10 drivers in Sunday #39;s Southern 500."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal and Tottenham will clash in the North London derby Saturday as the Gunners attempt to recover their unbeatable form at White Hart Lane."
Sports,"Senior quarterback David Greene is quietly having an outstanding season. In last Saturday #39;s rout of Kentucky, Greene earned his 40th career victory, passing Peyton Manning for the most in Division IA history."
Sports,"Asked who might be the first big-name player to be traded this season, Knicks president Isiah Thomas answered Eddy Curry and 76ers president Billy King guessed Kurt Thomas."
Sports,"  Sherrie Miller Daly, wife of professional golfer John Daly, pleaded guilty Friday to a federal money laundering charge."
World,"Fierce fire fights have erupted in the south of Fallujah as trapped enemy fighters make a last stand against US and Iraqi forces. In areas of Fallujah now under US and Iraqi Army control, US forces are taking "
World,SEOUL: South Korea said Friday it was satisfied with a UN atomic energy agency report which showed that unauthorised nuclear experiments by government scientists went further than previously thought.
World,"NEW DELHI: A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced reduction of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said a roadmap was being prepared for the withdrawal."
Sci/Tech,Antivirus firm warns of 10 holes in Windows XP SP2. Solution: Buy the company's products.
Sci/Tech,'Ransack the church' suggested in WordPerfect war
Sports, International Olympic Committee (IOC)  president Jacques Rogge has praised Athens Games organizers for  setting new standards for 2008 hosts Beijing.
World, President Bush on Friday set a  four year goal of seeing a Palestinian state established and he  and British Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed to mobilize  international support to help make it happen now that Yasser  Arafat is dead.
Business," Prudential Equity Group on Friday  said Cingular Wireless has made a decision on which vendors it  will use for the deployment of its next generation wireless  network, with Ericsson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ERICb.ST target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ERICb.ST</A> and Lucent Technologies Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A> likely the biggest beneficiaries."
Sci/Tech,The nation's top telephone regulators further deregulated Internet phone services.
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell may  use a conference on Iraq later this month as an opportunity to  engage directly with Iran, officials said on Friday, despite a  looming nuclear crisis."
Sci/Tech,"In a deal aimed at helping corporate IT decision-makers feel more comfortable about moving to open-source software offerings, Hewlett-Packard Co. will now provide first-call support for JBoss Inc.'s open-source application server."
Sci/Tech,"SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA - Executives at Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) painted a much different picture of the chip maker than in recent years during a briefing for analysts and reporters Friday at the company's headquarters in Sunnyvale, California."
Sci/Tech,"As pests, adware, and other malicious applications infiltrate corporate computers with greater frequency, some vendors, including McAfee and Computer Associates, are bundling anti-spyware into security management suites, giving IT more tools to control the hazard."
Sci/Tech,"UPS likes to do things big way. Last year, the company garnered a place in the InfoWorld 100 with a wireless project that will ultimately replace 55,000 scanning devices. This year, the company takes the coveted top slot, thanks to a nine-year, \$600 million package flow initiative that as of October 2004 has successfully transformed 250 of the companys 1,500 package centers."
Sci/Tech," As Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. ready an early December unveiling of the first step in their highly publicized technology collaboration, industry observers are questioning whether the former foes will fail to address industry standards, particularly the work being done by the Sun backed Liberty Alliance consortium.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714255;9651165;g?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730403idlp"">SBC Datacomm White Paper</a><br/>Find out how Crate   Barrel expects to save  $180,000 by moving to VoIP, compared to a traditional PBX.</p>"
Sci/Tech,New entry-level programs from Adobe and Pinnacle bring plenty of editing power to desktop directors.
Business,"Tech stocks shone for a second straight day, this time with Dell in the lead after it posted a 25 percent increase in third-quarter profits and matched forecasts for its outlook."
Sci/Tech,Marvel Sues NCSoft and Cryptic Studios (PC) Marvel claims City Of Heroes violates its copyright. Marvel Enterprises is suing City Of Heroes developer Crytic Studios and publisher NCSoft as Marvel claims its 
Sci/Tech,Attorneys for both sides of a challenge to evolution disclaimers on science books in a suburban Atlanta school district made their final pleas before a federal judge Friday.
Sports,"In effect, that means seventh-place Ryan Newman could take the points lead at Darlington, mathematically at least. It would take major problems by most of those in front of him, but "
Business,"US stocks rose, capping the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index #39;s best three-week rally in two years, as better-than-expected reports on retail sales and consumer confidence suggested the economy may accelerate."
Business,"British Sky Broadcasting, the pay-TV station that is partially owned by Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp. and run by his son James, said Friday that it added 62,000 subscribers in the three months ended Sept."
Business,"New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is preparing to file his second civil suit against an insurance broker, San Diego, Calif."
World,"PARIS: France will act tirelessly to ensure the safety of French citizens and other foreigners in Ivory Coast, President Jacques Chirac said Friday."
Sports,Arsene Wenger believes his Arsenal side will banish a disappointing run of form when the champions take on Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday #39;s north London derby.
Business,"NOVEMBER 12, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Novell Inc. today filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp., accusing the software vendor of unfairly eliminating competition for office productivity applications "
Business, German automaker Volkswagen AG said Friday it will cut investment in auto operations by 6 percent over the next two years and reshuffle its management board as part of an overall reorganization process meant to trim costs.
Business,Regional phone companies still would have to share their networks with companies competing for local business customers but eventually wouldn #39;t have to do the same for rivals 
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: Gold squeezed out another 16-year peak yesterday afternoon in Europe at \$437.40 per ounce, before shrinking back slightly with the euro after robust US data took the shine off bullion for non-US investors."
World,"Yasser Arafat was buried Friday in the place where he spent his last years as a virtual prisoner, seen off in a huge and chaotic outpouring of grief for the man who "
World,"Fourteen people have been injured in one of two bomb blasts to strike Thailand #39;s restive Muslim-majority south, police said, while a Buddhist teacher was shot dead in another attack."
World,"Yesterday, Al-Jazeera TV showed a picture of this man Dean Sadek. The Charlotte Observer reports that Sadek and his wife live in the Charlotte area he was born in Lebanon."
Business,"PeopleSoft shareholders have rejected Oracle #39;s  quot;final quot; offer for the company, but could Oracle make a comeback? The board is hoping it can hold off its rival for just a few more innings."
Business,NEW YORK The dollar declined on Friday as the market shrugged off positive US economic data and remained focused on the record US current-account deficit.
Business,"BERLIN Facing a struggle to lower costs and lift its profit, Volkswagen said Friday that it would cut investment in its auto operations over the next two years and reshuffle its management board."
Business, Rogers Communications Inc. and its mobile phone division Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. said Friday they are raising a total of  $2.
Business,WASHINGTON The Associated Press reports some details are coming out today about proposed federal rules for regional phone companies.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft led the market in the third quarter for operating systems used in personal digital assistants, surpassing for the first time the Palm OS that dominated the handheld-computer segment for years."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 12, 2004 (REUTERS) - In a joint operation, Greek and British police have cracked a multimillion-dollar illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirated high-tech software programs."
Sci/Tech,"Marvel argues that the character creation engine in  quot;City of Heroes quot; easily allows players to design characters that are virtual copies of its own superheros, including  quot;The Incredible Hulk."
Sci/Tech,"A public school board in Georgia violated the US Constitution when it placed stickers that challenge the theory of evolution on biology textbooks two years ago, a lawyer for a group of parents said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"A Nintendo Co. employee demonstrates a Nintendo DS, the latest in its line of wallet-sized game systems, Nov. 4, 2004, at their shipping center in North Bend, Wash."
Business,"PLANO, Texas An executive recruited by JC Penney to revive its sagging department stores has left the company after being passed over for the retailer #39;s top job."
Business," The seldom used auction system that  Web search giant Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> used in its initial  public offering was expected by some to change the way Wall  Street does business, but almost three months later, there has  not yet been another deal like it."
Sci/Tech,New PC indexing tools such as Google Desktop Search pose security risks to businesses that useSSL remote access because the tools copy material accessed during SSL sessions and make it available to unauthorized people who later use the same PC.
Sci/Tech,"After eight years at the company, Kevin Rollins was appointed president and CEO of the \$41.4 billion computer juggernaut Dell Computer last July. Many still think of Dell as a desktop supplier, but the company has become a powerhouse in server and notebooks as well and is making strong moves in the printer and storage markets."
Business,"New York's attorney general files a lawsuit alleging market rigging against a second US insurance broker, Universal Life Resources."
Sports," KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs  running back Priest Holmes is listed as doubtful for Sunday's  game against New Orleans because of a knee injury."
Sports," CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sports Network) - Carolina Panthers  running back Stephen Davis will miss his seventh game of the  season on Sunday when the club travels west to face the San  Francisco 49ers. Davis was officially listed as ""out"" on  Friday's injury report."
Business,"Aligning technology and business  what a concept. Everyone is talking about it, but to put things in perspective, I imagine the day after the wheel was invented the wife of the inventor got sick and tired of watching her husband roll it down the hill all day. She probably said, Cyxny, honey, why dont you make another one and put them on the cart?"
Sci/Tech,"Humans will upgrade their nervous systems with technology, a professor predicts--and then they'll be open to computer viruses."
World,"Britain #39;s 850-strong Black Watch battle group has pulled out of Camp Dogwood in Iraq and returned to its base in Basra, the BBC reported Saturday."
Business,"As regulatory audits loom, wise executives have long ago abandoned the save everything approach to regulatory compliance, which is akin to stuffing receipts into a shoebox while hoping the IRS will go knocking elsewhere."
Sci/Tech,"Consumer electronics, new chips and name calling were all on tap at Friday's AMD analyst meeting.\"
Business,"This weeks issue recognizes the smartest, most creative, and, well, coolest IT projects of 2004. But the InfoWorld 100 is more than simply another collection of well-meaning (and well-deserved) awards. It is also a blueprint -- a living document that provides real, useful editorial direction."
World,"<p></p><p> By Andrew Hay</p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil has met Chinese wishesto recognize the Asian country as a ""market economy"" in a moveto solder the two emerging giants' growing commercial ties, thenations' leaders said on Friday.</p>"
Business,"Crude oil prices fell slightly Friday, ending lower this week as worries about low winter fuel inventories dissipated amid rising oil stockpiles."
Business,Shareholders in BSkyB made their objections to the group #39;s controversial buyback plan known yesterday when almost a fifth of the votes cast were in opposition to the proposal.
Business,Few would dispute that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSO) could use a little help right now. But former ABC executive Susan Lyne could face some tough challenges as the new president and CEO of the empire that Stewart built.
Business,"Dell Inc., the largest personal-computer maker, has reported third-quarter profit jumped 25 percent as US business customers boosted spending on PCs and demand from foreign "
Business,"John Malone, the chairman of Liberty Media, which has almost doubled its voting stake in News Corp, yesterday described the poison pill Rupert Murdoch #39;s "
Sports," After five days of discussion, debate and a final South Beach birthday bash, the baseball general managers meetings broke up. Now the real business begins  #151; starting Friday, teams could talk money with any free agent."
Sports,"Illinois leads the all-time series, 5-0, including wins in each of the last four seasons...Illinois has made a three-pointer in 234 straight games...The Illini were coming off an impressive 91-73 victory over top-ranked Wake Forest on Wednesday."
Sports, Ron Artest was back in the starting lineup for the Indiana Pacers on Friday night after being benched for two games for asking for time off because of his busy schedule.
Business, The dollar sank across the board on Friday as dealers shrugged off robust U.S. economic data and kept their focus on the currency's shaky fundamentals.
World,Tom Shanklin scores a record-equalling four tries as Wales overwhelm Romania.
Sci/Tech,"In this photo released by the Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan (PPY) a Bromeliad is seen atached to a branch inside the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico on Feb. 2004."
Sci/Tech,Rumors that Dell may be considering Advanced Micro Devices #39; server chips are again causing a stir. AMD #39;s stock shot up Friday after press reports quoted Dell Chief Executive Officer Kevin Rollins saying his company is studying the possibility.
Sci/Tech,"When you hear the words  quot;comic books, quot; two companies spring to mind: DC and Marvel. Despite having a checked history--even declaring bankruptcy in the late 1990s--Marvel has become a financial powerhouse in the 21st Century."
Sci/Tech,"SWsoft, a company that lets a Linux server be subdivided into independent partitions, is ready to begin testing a Windows version of its product."
Sci/Tech," Micron Technology Inc. edged out Hynix Semiconductor Inc. in the third quarter to regain the number two position in the worldwide DRAM market, according to a preliminary market share ranking from iSuppli Corp."
Sci/Tech,"The US space agency NASA plans to launch an experimental aircraft Monday that it hopes will set a new world record for air speed. If weather permits, an unpiloted wedge-shaped X-43 aircraft "
Business," Stocks extended their rally on Friday, led by technology shares after computer maker Dell Inc.  shot up 8 percent on a higher quarterly profit and an optimistic forecast."
Sports,Don King has promoted dozens of interesting fights in the past but tonight #39;s heavyweight extravaganza at Madison Square Garden in New York promises to be something very special.
Sports,"THE announcement that most Wales players expected, and several apparently dreaded, was finally made yesterday as John Toshack was named manager for the second time."
Sports,"The Manchester United board have known for some days that Malcolm Glazer would vote to remove three of the club #39;s directors. After the board learned of his intentions, contact "
Sports," quot;Most of the differences are in the set-ups and in the race cars. As a driver, we just push the limits of the car and try to find a balance the car works well with."
Sports,Venezuelan native Johan Santana used his first opportunity as a full-time starting pitcher to prove the bullpen is not where he belongs.
Sports,The NFL warned Browns defensive tackle Gerard Warren for comments he made about trying to hit Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the head in Sunday #39;s game.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - The one-year deal between Eddie Robinson and the New York Knicks is off after the free agent forward failed a physical."
Sports,PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest will be back in the lineup for Friday #39;s game versus Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center.
Sports,"Much like Chuck Amato #39;s program at North Carolina State, Carter-Finley stadium is still a work in progress. Because of the renovation of the press box, facilities were not available "
Sports,"Eric Williams scored 21 points and the New Jersey Nets shot a season-high 54.4 percent from the field in a 109-88 win over Atlanta on Saturday night, the Hawks #39; ninth straight loss."
Business," Brazil has recognized China as a market economy, President Hu Jintao declared here, claiming the prized status Beijing had been seeking for days while Brazil's meat and aircraft industry were given access to the Asian giant's huge market."
Sports," Catcher Jason LaRue and the Cincinnati Reds agreed Friday to a  #36;3 million, one year contract, a  #36;400,000 raise."
Business," Hartford Life, a unit of the Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., said Friday it is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission for its use of ""directed brokerage"" in connection with its mutual funds."
World, Peru's retrial of Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman turned into a farcical mud slinging on Friday as one judge quit the case and the prosecutor called on the two other justices to resign.
World,"TOKYO Arnold Schwarzenegger is using his trademark body-building metaphors to make friends in Japan, saying he flexed his muscles for California by meeting with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (joon-ee-chee-roh koh-ee-zoo-mee)."
World,"At least 14 people died of a bomb blast Friday at a restaurant in the religiously contentious south of the nation, the BBC reported."
World,"A leading Indonesian human rights campaigner who died mysteriously in September was poisoned, it emerged yesterday. Munir suddenly fell ill on a flight from Singapore "
World,The chief prosecutor in the corruption trial of Silvio Berlusconi yesterday requested an eight-year jail sentence for the media tycoon turned prime minister.
Business," Vanessa Castagna, recruited by J.C. Penney Co. to revive its sagging department stores five years ago, has left the company weeks after being passed over for the retailer's top job."
Sci/Tech," The music video business, long synonymous with MTV and more recently identified online with Yahoo Launch and AOL, is about to get even more competitive thanks to cable and Internet convergence."
Sci/Tech," After eight years at the company, Kevin Rollins was appointed president and CEO of the  #36;41.4 billion computer juggernaut Dell Computer last July. Many still think of Dell as a desktop supplier, but the company has become a powerhouse in server and notebooks as well and is making strong moves in the printer and storage markets."
Sports,"It #39;s hard to believe that, although I am typing this opinion after finishing the regular season 12-0, I am not as ecstatic as I should be ."
Sci/Tech," Prudential Equity Group on Friday said Cingular Wireless has made a decision on which vendors it will use for the deployment of its next generation wireless network, with Ericsson (ERICb.ST) and Lucent Technologies Inc.  likely the biggest beneficiaries."
Sports,_ Drew Gooden and LeBron James each scored 27 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers #39; 105-to-97 win over Toronto. Zydrunas Ilgauskas (zih-DROO #39;-nuhs ihl-GOWS #39;-kuhs) had 21 points and 13 rebounds 
Sci/Tech," Positive comments made in private Wall Street meetings by Siebel Systems Inc. executives weren't just harmless ""puffery,"" according to the Securities and Exchange Commission, as it stands its ground against the first legal challenge to its fair disclosure rule."
World, President Enrique Bolanos told U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld Friday that Nicaragua would completely eliminate a stockpile of hundreds of surface to air missiles with no expectation of compensation from the United States.
Sci/Tech," A public school board in Georgia violated the U.S. Constitution when it placed stickers that challenge the theory of evolution on biology textbooks two years ago, a lawyer for a group of parents said on Friday."
World, The Bush administration on Friday rejected a request from 30 members of Congress that it bring a World Trade Organization case against China charging the Asian nation with manipulating its currency to gain unfair trade advantages against the United States.
Sports,"MIAMI The opening series for Miami couldn #39;t have begun more promisingly. On first down from the 50, Brock Berlin completed a 24-yard pass to Virginia Tech #39;s 26."
World," As Yasser Arafat was buried, President Bush raised hopes Friday for a Middle East peace and the creation of an independent Palestinian state within four years, suggesting decades of distrust and frustration could be altered by the change of Palestinian leadership."
Sports," Urban Meyer always said his family would help shape any decision concerning his football coaching future. On Saturday, someone asked the University of Utah coach why he ultimately chose to take the Florida job."
World, The Bush administration served official notice Friday that it will appeal a judge's ruling that stopped proceedings in the first trial by a military commission of an alleged al Qaida member.
World," The National Archives, home of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, has dusted off more than 1,000 other relics and put them on public display  #151; including a home movie starring a 1 year old George W. Bush toddling across a lawn in rompers."
World," For the second time in a week, Sudanese government troops took steps to forcibly remove residents from a displaced persons camp in Darfur, the State Department said Wednesday."
Sports, Jason Campbell threw for a  career high 374 yards along with three touchdowns as  third ranked Auburn stated its case for a spot in the Orange  Bowl with a 38 28 victory over No. 15 Tennessee in the  Southeastern Conference Championship at the Georgia Dome.
Sci/Tech,"VA Software in March 2005 plans to add Wiki integration to its SourceForge Enterprise Edition environment for collaborative application development, with the goal of providing more structure to Wikis."
Sports," The NHL suffered less than half the losses it has claimed for the past two years, according to a report in Forbes Magazine."
Sci/Tech, The space agencies of India and France signed an agreement on Friday to cooperate in launching a satellite in four years that will help make climate predictions more accurate.
Sci/Tech, The Mars rover Opportunity will have to backtrack to leave the huge crater it has explored for six months because the terrain ahead is too dicey for the six wheeled robot.
World,"Iraqis trapped in the besieged rebel city of Falluja face a humanitarian disaster, aid agencies warn."
Business,"AFTER an slow start as Wall Street took a breather after Thursdays rally, a late surge saw the Dow finish almost 70 points ahead, topping the significant 10,500 mark."
Business,"Slumping corporate spending and exports caused the economy to slow to a crawl in the July-September period, with real gross domestic product expanding just 0.1 percent from the previous quarter, Cabinet Office data showed Friday."
Business,"Fixed-rate mortgage rates have behaved very well, still close to 5.75 percent in the face of oil falling below \$50/bbl, stocks in an up-side technical breakout, improving economic data, and the Fed showing every sign of continuing to raise its rate."
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration has told a researcher that he cannot be part of an advisory panel that will meet early next year to review the safety of a class of drugs, COX-2 inhibitors, used to treat arthritis and pain."
Sports," Steve Francis scored a season high 32 points, and Grant Hill added 27 points and 12 rebounds to rally the Orlando Magic to a 122 113 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night."
World,Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo agreed Saturday to let the national assembly consider a controversial presidential eligibility reform.
Sports," The officer who fired a pepper spray pellet that killed a woman in a raucous crowd of Red Sox fans was aiming at another fan but missed, police said Friday."
Sports,"Malcolm Glazer #39;s attempt to buy Manchester United was in chaos last night as JP Morgan, his main financial backer and City adviser, dropped him as a client."
Sports,"When Byrd (37-2-1) walks across the ring at Madison Square Garden tonight to defend his International Boxing Federation heavyweight title against McCline (31-3-3), the fighters will see more than just a dangerous opponent."
Sports,Centre Tom Shanklin scored four tries as Wales crushed Romania 66-7 in an international test at the Millennium Stadium on Friday. Mike Ruddock #39;s men notched up 10 tries as they 
World,Up to 400 Britons were being evacuated from Ivory Coast to Ghana under military escort last night as the Foreign Office strongly advised all UK nationals to leave the country.
World,"AMMAN, 13 November 2004 - The late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafats personal doctor has called for a public inquiry into the causes of his patients death in Paris."
World,"A passenger train speeding along a bad section of track derailed and tumbled into a ravine before dawn yesterday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 120, Philippine officials said."
World,"US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Friday applauded El Salvador for its deployment of 380 troops in Iraq and denied any appeal for more troops, reports reaching here said."
Sports," Mistie Williams and Monique Currie each scored 20 points and Wanisha Smith added 14, leading No. 6 Duke past pesky Davidson 89 69 on Friday night in the first round of the Preseason WNIT."
World,"AN INFERTILE mother who gave birth to a so-called  quot;miracle baby quot; was the victim of a  quot;cruel deception quot; by child traffickers motivated by financial greed, a High Court judge in London ruled yesterday."
World,"Before the US assault on Fallujah, France had found a channel for direct contacts with an Iraqi group thought to have taken two French reporters "
World," Mexico and a U.S. environmental group agreed on a plan to protect 370,000 acres of tropical forest on the Yucatan Peninsula in what officials said Friday was the largest conservation project in the country's history."
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Friday filed suit against Universal Life Resources (ULR), charging the life and disability insurance broker with taking fraudulent kick-backs for steering business to certain insurers."
Sports,"The scoreline might suggest otherwise, but the Wales coach Mike Ruddock has been left with a headache after his side romped to victory last night."
Sports,"If Kansas City switches conferences next year when MLS realigns due to expansion, teams such as DC United will certainly become more familiar with the Wizards."
Sci/Tech,"The European spacecraft, SMART-1, is set to establish a standard orbit around the moon on Monday evening after a thirteen month journey towards earth #39;s satellite."
Sports,"Toshack, fellow former Welsh international Dean Saunders and Frenchman Philippe Troussier were interviewed on Thursday but it was the 55-year-old much-travelled Toshack who got the job."
Sports,"Nov. 12, 2004 - It #39;s almost enough to make a basketball fan start missing the hockey season. For the second time in this young season, a basketball star has opened his mouth to start a stir."
Sports,"The Knicks ended their pursuit of Eddie Robinson yesterday and, despite their apparent infatuation with disgruntled Chicago Bulls, will not be acquiring the center Eddy Curry anytime soon, either."
World,"The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has decided to delay a report on Iran #39;s nuclear program, which is scheduled to be made public on Friday, diplomatic sources said."
World,"PADRE BURGOS, Philippines -- At least 10 people died when a train derailed and plunged down a steep ravine yesterday. Rescuers smashed windows in a desperate attempt to reach about 100 trapped passengers."
Business,British pay-TV company BSkyB said its first-quarter profit climbed as its closely-watched subscriber growth figures surpassed analyst expectations.
Business,"US Airways asked a bankruptcy court yesterday to throw out contracts covering passenger service agents, flight attendants, mechanics and other workers and replace them with less-expensive ones."
Business,The New York attorney general #39;s investigation into abuses in the insurance industry escalated yesterday with a lawsuit accusing a California broker of fraudulent practices that led to higher 
Business," Just days after settling one anti trust lawsuit with Microsoft, Novell filed another one. According to a Novell (down  $0."
Sci/Tech,"Executives at Advanced Micro Devices painted a much different picture of the chip maker than in recent years during a briefing for analysts and reporters Friday at the company #39;s headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif."
Sports,"CHAPEL HILL, NC -- Point guard Raymond Felton of North Carolina (No. 3 ESPN/USA Today, No. 4 AP) has been suspended one game for playing in an uncertified summer league game, the school announced Friday night."
Sports,"Jermaine O #39;Neal was sick and tired of talking about it: Ron Artest, the hip-hop record, the three-day distraction that exploded into a tragicomic controversy heard round the NBA."
Sports,  Rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could face some tough pressure when the Steelers visit the Cleveland Browns Sunday.
World,"An earthquake registering 6.0 on the Richter scale shook a remote island in eastern Indonesia on Friday, killing 16 people and injuring dozens more, a government official said."
Business,"Intel, the world #39;s largest computer chip maker, announced on Thurs-day that its directors had confirmed the selection of the company president, Paul Otellini, as chief executive."
Business,Federal Reserve officials agreed at a meeting in September that they probably would keep raising their benchmark interest rate in coming quarters because of the likelihood of continued solid economic growth.
Business,"SunTrust Banks, which fired three executives this week over accounting for bad loans, restated first-half profit yesterday, raising it by \$25."
Business,"Erika, the latest offering from the Barbie franchise, wears a blue peasant dress and flowered headband. She carries a small plastic cat, plus a set of Barbie essentials: a comb, brush, mirror and perfume bottle."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is no longer an also-ran in the market for handheld computer software. For the last three months, gadgets running the software giant #39;s Windows Mobile operating system outsold "
Sci/Tech,"Marvel Enterprises has filed suit against NCsoft and Cryptic Studios, claiming that the companies violated Marvel #39;s trademark characters in the MMORPG City of Heroes."
Sci/Tech,"With more than \$200 billion a year in discretionary income at their disposal, 14- to 24-year-olds are the holy grail of the wireless telephone market."
Sports,"And then are the nights like this, when life with Shaquille O #39;Neal and Dwyane Wade isn #39;t such a carefree joy ride. Caught in the fast lane that is the Dallas Mavericks #39; offense, the Heat crashed and burned "
Sports,"Syracuse forward Terrence Roberts, who left Thursday #39;s opener with a sprained his left knee, had eight points and six boards...Wallace blocked three shots...The Orange now lead the all-time series, 24-9, with Princeton #39;s last win in 1964 at MSG behind "
Sports,"MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Ticker) -- After losing their first four games, the Memphis Grizzlies powered their way to a second consecutive win."
World,ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has welcomed Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs announcement about the Indian Governments intent to reduce troops in IHK.
World,"An Italian prosecutor says that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi deserves an eight-year prison term for bribing judges. Berlusconi was not in court for to hear the request, the BBC reports."
World,"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, on the second day of a mission to strengthen security ties across Central and South America, received an unambiguous promise "
World,"A  quot;miracle baby quot; allegedly born to an infertile mother through the power of prayer was a victim of child trafficking motivated by financial greed, a high court judge ruled yesterday."
World,"The pattern of selective destruction was evident Friday after two days of relative calm, with targets apparently singled out because they were identified with France, Ivory Coast's former colonial ruler."
Business,"The traditional holiday shopping season does not kick off until Nov. 26, two weeks from now, but the nation's biggest toy retailers are already aggressively jostling to offer the lowest prices."
Business,"A California consulting firm steered group life and disability policies to insurers in exchange for secret payoffs, New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer charged Friday."
Business," The nation's home builders, real estate sales people and mortgage bankers stood by their man in the presidential election and now they hope he stands by his housing agenda during the next four years."
Sports, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is aiming  to wrap up the Premier League title two weeks early next May.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has unseated the Palm system with worldwide sales of more than 1.3 million units over the third quarter of the year, compared with slightly more than 850,000 for the Palm, according to a new report. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Finding FluMist may not be easy in coming weeks, despite the fact that MedImmune had produced 2 million additional doses in light of the vaccine shortage.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sports,"Even though Miami has not quite played up to its usual standards this season, Virginia Coach Al Groh thinks the Hurricanes are still the benchmark when it comes to talent."
Sports,The play of cornerbacks Shawn Springs and Fred Smoot is a big reason why the Redskins' pass defense is ranked fifth in the NFL.
Sports,The NFL cautioned Browns tackle Gerard Warren not to pick up a personal foul penalty against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Sunday.
Sports,"Coming off a 24-17 loss to 14th-ranked Hampton, Howard is hoping to snap a four-game losing streak to Bethune-Cookman on Saturday."
Sports,Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer ousted three Manchester United board members Friday in a move that could signal plans for a hostile takeover of the famed soccer team.
Sports,"Oh, if only the biggest problems in Columbus, Ohio, were how the Buckeyes might get their running game going and beat Purdue today. Not so. In a pair of stories -- one in ESPN the Magazine, the other on ESPN.com -- Ohio State Coach    Jim Tressel  was first accused by former star running back Maurice Clarett of helping him gain access to free cars and of hooking him up with boosters for cash payments. The second story traced such scams back to Tressel's days as the coach at Youngstown State, in Clarett's home town. Ohio State's response to Clarett: He's a liar, and he's lying. Suddenly, though, the Boilermakers aren't Tressel's most daunting opponent."
Sports,"When the alarm goes off today for the players at Boise State and San Jose State, they'll yawn, stretch and mutter something like, ""It must be noon somewhere."" Think television is an innocent bystander in college sports? If so, hit the snooze button. The Broncos and Spartans will kick off their Western Athletic Conference tilt at 9:02 a.m. Pacific Time, for the benefit of ESPN2. To adjust, Boise State Coach Dan Hawkins has had the team up at 5 a.m. all week. ""We're used to having to play whenever ESPN wants to cover it,"" Boise State's    Daryn Colledge  told the Idaho Statesman. Ah, the purity of college athletics."
Sports,"A question parents have pondered for years: When is a child watching too much television? Let's turn to East Lansing, Mich., for the answer. There, a pair of Michigan State wide receivers -- Terry Love and Irving Campbell -- were arrested last week for possessing a dangerous chemical after they allegedly exploded ""MacGyver""-style bombs outside campus apartments. No one was injured in the two explosions. Perhaps, though, these two fine young men watched the wrong program. B.A. Baracus and Hannibal Smith of ""The A-Team"" never would have been caught in such a situation. What in the name of    Richard Dean Anderson  is going on?"
Sci/Tech,"The arguments have been made, and now a judge must decide: Do disclaimers Cobb County stuck in its science textbooks two years ago - calling evolution a  quot;theory, not a fact quot; -iolate the principle of separation between church and state?"
Sports,The Chicago Bulls are committed to trading Eddy Curry and Isiah Thomas believes he can find a place on his roster for the 21-year-old center.
Sports," This Georgia Auburn game has it all: star quarterbacks, stingy defenses, talented running backs and high stakes. It #39;s got No."
World,"At least 13 people were killed and about 160 injured when a speeding train derailed on a bad section of track and tumbled down a ravine in Quezon province before dawn yesterday, officials said."
World,Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping his international star power in one of the state #39;s most important foreign markets will help bring new business opportunity to California.
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Haiti #39;s interim prime minister said Friday that he is seeking a warrant against ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide amid allegations of corruption."
World, South Korean President Roh Moo hyun has  called on the United States to try dialogue with North Korea  rather than take a hard line approach in its efforts to  persuade Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons program.
Business,"The Dow closed at its highest level in seven months, the Nasdaq in nine months and the S amp;P hit a fresh three-year high. The US stock market has been on an upward path since the re-election of President George W Bush."
Business,The managers of Boston #39;s Big Dig project said Wednesday they will hold private contractors accountable for leaks found in the tunnel system.
Business,"Less than a week after a collecting a \$536 million settlement from Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc. on Friday filed another lawsuit accusing the software giant of violating antitrust laws."
Business,PeopleSoft said Thursday that it would begin meeting with investors to lobby for their rejection of Oracle #39;s hostile \$8.8 billion acquisition offer.
Sci/Tech,Police in Greece and Britain have broken up a software piracy ring and arrested two men who are accused of selling millions of dollars worth of pirated business software.
Sci/Tech,"The long awaiting video game, Halo 2, hit shelves this week with an expected take of \$80 million in first day sales. The Xbox game by Bungie Studios (acquired by Microsoft due to the success of the first Halo "
Sci/Tech,Racing #39;s rulers are to seek Government approval to defer the scrapping of the 100million levy scheme in order to secure the future funding of the sport.
Sci/Tech,A Samsung executive yesterday let it be known that Samsung would ship a mobile phone using the EV-DO high-speed data standard in early 2005.
Sports,"Making her first appearance in the season-ending tournament, Zvonareva committed 25 errors and never had a break point against Mauresmo #39;s serve."
Sports,"JOHN TOSHACK last night hit back at sneering remarks from Mark Hughes questioning his appointment as new Wales manager. Hughes said he was  quot;surprised quot; the FAW had made Toshack his successor, arguing Big John "
Sports,Auburn faces a big test this week in its quest for a spot in the national title game. Auburn is third in the BCS standings and will probably need help to reach the title game.
World,"With a hard-fought election behind us, the United States is now free to refocus its energies on the myriad problems that have a direct impact on its security and destiny."
World,"PROSECUTORS trying the Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, for bribery yesterday recommended he be given an eight-year jail term."
World,A delegation from the human rights group Amnesty International expressed concern Thursday about  quot;serious problems quot; in Haiti #39;s police force and justice system as the team ended a visit after more than a month of sporadic 
Sports,"Manu Ginobili score 29 points and the Spurs hold Shaquille O'Neal scoreless down the stretch, beating the Heat, 93-84, Friday."
Sports,"HE may never have started a competitive match for the Dragons, but Luke Charteris was at ease on the international stage last night."
Business,A local researcher #39;s invitation to participate in a federal drug-safety board meeting was rescinded after he spoke out about his concerns regarding the safety of some arthritis drugs.
Business,"chairman of the state Transportation Committee, which will hold hearings this month on problems with the Big Dig, said Gov."
Business,"Novell has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, charging that the software giant thwarted sales of its WordPerfect software by withholding technical information and by making the Windows OS inhospitable to the application."
Business,Pfizer Inc. #39;s manufacturing plant in Portage has been put on notice by the US Environmental Protection Agency for allegedly violating federal.
Sci/Tech,"Positive stock action has been seen throughout the Net sector this week, as eBay struck all-time highs and Google recovered 11 percent of its value."
Sci/Tech,"Rising temperatures in the Arctic will likely increase the region #39;s biodiversity as new species are drawn to the extreme north, but in a dramatic paradox many animals unique to the region, such as polar bears, risk extinction."
Sci/Tech,"I know I did. Three years ago, I wandered into a GameStop and saw Halo: Combat Evolved on a television. Two hours later, I was still in the store, still digging the frenetic first-person shooter."
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: Is Microsoft getting ready to explore intellectual property lawsuits against Linux and open-source software? If you can #39;t beat them, sue them?"
Sci/Tech,"With the JBoss deal, Hewlett-Packard gets middleware, a business it abandoned two years ago when it dumped its Bluestone Software after buying the company in 2000."
Sports,Football Association of Wales secretary general David Collins has no doubts John Toshack is the man to take Welsh football to the next level.
Sports,It #39;s moments like this when boxing fans must know that the folks at HBO and the Garden don #39;t take you seriously. Seriously now.
Sports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive a backup car in Sunday #39;s Southern 500 after damaging his primary car in practice Friday.
Sports,Virginia #39;s ambitious football team must neutralize Miami #39;s speed today at Scott Stadium to stake its own claim to a berth among college football #39;s elite.
Sports,"Tom O #39;Brien knows a thing or two about what his Boston College Eagles face today against West Virginia.  quot;We #39;re aware that Boston College has never won a Big East game in Morgantown, quot; he said."
Sports,"The Knicks #39; season took another odd turn when Eddie Robinson #39;s physical yesterday morning revealed he had a fracture under his left big toe that would require season-ending surgery, according to sources."
Sports,"LA ends a three-game road trip on Saturday in Chicago...Newly named New York Mets manager Willie Randolph was in attendance...The Knicks went 26-of-29 from the free throw line...Bobby Simmons had 10 points for the Clippers, who are 2-2 on the road this "
World,"A Buddhist man was killed and seven people were injured today in a bomb blast in the southern Thai province of Yala, where a Muslim insurgency has flared up in recent weeks, a police official said."
World,On Board Special Aircraft: India on Saturday said it will hold  quot;substantial quot; talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz during his to New Delhi from November 23 and  quot;certainly look quot; at any  quot;formal quot; proposal by Islamabad on Kashmir but firmly ruled 
Sports,"Urban Meyer, who guided Utah to an 11- 0 record this season, was named football coach at the University of Florida today. Meyer received a seven-year, \$14 million contract to replace Ron Zook, who was fired Oct."
World," Indonesia has decided to extend  emergency rule in its troubled province of Aceh, where  thousands of people have died in a rebellion, a newspaper said  Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"Montecito, the first dual-core chip based on Intels Itanium 2 architecture, will not begin shipping in volume until 2006, company executives said last week."
Business,"Consumer confidence snapped back after the election, and retail spending was strong for a second straight month - signs that shoppers, the stalwarts of the economy, are shrugging off high energy prices and moving on."
Business,"Soybean rust, a disease that has devastated soybean fields in Brazil and Argentina, has been found in two test plots at Louisiana State University near Baton Rouge."
Business,"Office Depot Inc. said Friday it will cut staffing at its North American retail division, and its offices in Florida, California and elsewhere."
Sports,Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid to buy Manchester United appears to be in tatters tonight after the American #39;s bankers JP Morgan dramatically resigned.
Sports,Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury wouldn #39;t use the absence of Lawrence Roberts as an excuse for the 12th-ranked Bulldogs #39; close call against Fairfield on Thursday night in the opening round of the Coaches vs.
Sports,Antonio Daniels #39; driving 8-foot shot with 7.2 seconds left gave the Seattle SuperSonics an 88-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors tonight.
Sports,Hakim Warrick scored 20 points and Syracuse held Princeton to five free throws over the final 8:41 in a 56-45 victory Friday night in the second round of the Coaches vs.
Sports,A win today over Boston College gives West Virginia no worse than a share of the Big East championship and a berth in either the Sugar Bowl or the Fiesta Bowl.
World,PAKISTAN #39;S army backed by artillery and helicopter gunships demolished some  quot;terrorist hideouts quot; in an offensive against foreign militants but failed to capture a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of targeting security forces in a tense tribal region 
Business,"Four days after Novell Inc. of Waltham received half a billion dollars from Microsoft Corp. to settle an antitrust complaint, Novell has filed another antitrust suit against its giant rival."
Business,"Consumers shrugged off rising energy costs and kept spending in October, boosting retail sales and supporting forecasts of a solid holiday season ahead for retailers."
Business,The battered shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. surged nearly 9 percent yesterday after its pilots agreed to salary cuts to try to help the ailing carrier avoid 
Business,"H amp;M stores from Milan to New York were mobbed as shoppers sought low-price fashions by Karl Lagerfeld, the designer behind Chanel."
Sci/Tech,"When Gilles Babinet looks at a cell phone, he sees a music store, an iPod and even a nascent platform for a tiny-screened MTV. The curly-haired Parisian is the chairman and founder of Musiwave, the company "
Sci/Tech,Exclusive images caught by picture phones are starting to make their way into big headlines.
Sci/Tech,"Hot on the heels of big US sales, the DS makes its debut in the homeland. After a strong sales in the US, the Nintendo DS was made available to hundreds of thousands of Japanese gamers Thursday morning."
Sports,Allen Iverson waited his entire NBA career to make a buzzer-beating shot. Grant Hill waited four long years just to get back to full strength.
Sports,"They have played -- and won -- big road games in hostile locales such as Blacksburg, Va., South Bend, Ind., and State College, Pa."
World, Palestinian leader Yassir Arafat may not have lived to rule an independent Palestinian state but his funeral on Friday carried all the ceremony of a state occasion with heightened security meaning that the German delegation missed the event.
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, the new chief of the Palestine Liberation Organization, stood at the door of the Egyptian military helicopter and implored the frenzied crowd to move back."
World,"SRINAGAR, Nov. 13 (XinhuaNET) -- Markets are overcrowded, traffic jam is heavy and the shops are jostling with shoppers in the capital city of Srinagar in the Indian-administered Kashmir as theholy Moslem festival of Eid approaches here."
World,An Italian prosecutor asked a court yesterday to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges as the prime minister #39;s four-year corruption trial reached its closing stages.
World,"A blast destroyed a Pakistani military vehicle in the western town of Wana near the Afghan border on Saturday and several soldiers were wounded, witnesses and a military official said."
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer expects to file a lawsuit against San Diego-based health insurance company Universal Life Resources on Friday, a spokesman for his office said."
Sports," Allen Iverson hit a 14 footer at the  buzzer to earn the Philadelphia 76ers 106 104 overtime win over  the Indiana Pacers Friday, spoiling Ron Artest's return from a  two game suspension."
Sports,"French Open champion Anastasia Myskina toppled world number one Lindsay Davenport 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 to keep alive her hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles."
Sports," When NASCAR decided to throw out the red flag with four laps remaining at last week #39;s race at the Phoenix International Raceway, it defied the purpose of its new green white checkered rule that was supposed to help assure a green flag "
Sports,"COLUMBUS, Ohio Former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O #39;Brien is suing the school, claiming he #39;s owed at least three-point-four (M) million dollars because his firing violated terms of his contract."
World,"Federal prosecutors launched a broad legal assault on two of Chinatown's most prominent organized crime groups Friday, aiming to disrupt a new wave of mobsters who thrive in a global economy by smuggling immigrants and counterfeit goods around the world."
Sports,"Jermaine O'Neal was sick and tired of talking about it: Ron Artest, the hip-hop record, the three-day distraction that exploded into a tragicomic controversy."
World,Japan lodged a formal protest with the Chinese government on Friday after determining that an unidentified nuclear submarine that entered its territorial waters this week belonged to China.
Sports,League officials cautioned the Browns' Gerard Warren not to follow through on his threat to take a cheap shot at Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Sports,"In Coach Herman Edward's first three seasons, the Jets went 4-4, 6-2 and 5-3 after the halfway point."
Sports,"season landscape changed a bit Friday, the first day teams were allowed to present offers to free agents from other clubs."
Business,Boston Scientific Corp. said two senior officials won't face charges as part of an ongoing Justice Department inquiry into the company's handling of the recall of a cardiac stent system in 1998.
Business,"Consumers shrugged off rising energy costs and kept spending in October, boosting retail sales and supporting forecasts of a solid holiday season ahead for retailers."
Sports,"  With any luck, Don King's lightweight heavyweight elimination tournament tonight at Madison Square Garden will achieve its goal. It will eliminate a few heavyweights from further consideration as title contenders."
Business,"  At a sponsors' meeting of MIT Sloan School's Center for Information Systems Research this week, there was a new project on the research agenda: outsourcing."
Sports,"KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- One of Pedro Martinez's dreams has been to pitch again for Felipe Alou, who managed him in Montreal and now guides the Giants."
Business,"THE REGION Caught in the consumer backlash against the fees and expiration dates attached to gift cards, mall operator Simon Property Group is fighting back. The Indianapolis company filed suit in federal court against the Massachusetts attorney general's office, claiming that its Simon Visa Giftcard is not subject to state law and therefore exempt from any civil enforcement action taken ..."
Business,"  The battered shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. surged nearly 9 percent yesterday after its pilots agreed to salary cuts to try to help the ailing carrier avoid bankruptcy, but their new contract offers no guarantees for the company's future."
Sports,"  Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork was criticized by some Bills after New England's 31 17 win Oct. 3 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Buffalo lineman Jonas Jennings sustained a concussion in the third quarter and accused Wilfork of kicking Chris Villarrial while Villarrial was on the ground in the first quarter."
Business,"  US Airways asked a bankruptcy judge yesterday to cancel labor contracts with three of its unions and impose much lower pay so it can move ahead with a plan to permanently cut costs, reposition itself as a low cost carrier, and avoid a possible liquidation."
Business,"ALBANY, N.Y. -- A California-based company that brokers life, accident, and disability policies for leading US companies pocketed millions of dollars a year in hidden payments from insurers and from charges on clients' unsuspecting workers, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer charged yesterday."
Business,"  The Federal Reserve's policy setting panel spent part of its September gathering discussing the implications of the massive US trade gap, according to minutes of the meeting that were disclosed yesterday."
Sports,"LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- When Julie Chu last played defense, she was playing on a boys' team. She was 12 years old."
Sports,"The start of last season seems eons ago now. Northeastern, which got off to an 0-11 start last season and didn't win until December, beat No. 10 Maine, 4-2, last night at Matthews Arena in its first Hockey East game of the season."
Sports,"DUXBURY -- On a night like this, there was concern that the weather would decide the Patriot League title. No one guessed it would come down to punting and passing."
Sports,"For all of the CMass football fanatics out there, it's time to breathe easy. Division 1 has a champion and it's none other than St. John's of Shrewsbury."
Sports,"Showing the kind of toughness that breeds late-season success, Xaverian took a big step toward a Catholic Conference title with a 25-7 win over Catholic Memorial yesterday. With the artificial turf at Catholic Memorial covered in snow, Xaverian turned to its ground game to keep the chains and the clock moving once it claimed the lead."
Sports,"Tied at one game apiece, the North Quincy girls' volleyball team grinded out a win in yesterday's Division 1 Central semifinal, defeating host Brookline, 3-1."
Sports,"Around the stove on cold nights, tales of the back-to-back Boston North titles captured by the 2003 and 2004 East Boston football teams will be told to Jets-in-training for years to come. Yesterday, East Boston pulled away from Madison Park in the second half to take a 29-12 win, setting up Eastie for a Nov. 30 Division 3A playoff matchup ..."
Sci/Tech,Arctic indigenous people urge the US to cut gas emissions to slow down  the thaw of the polar ice.
World," Iran's negotiations with the European  Union over a deal which would spare Tehran from possible U.N.  sanctions are in their final stages, Iran's Foreign Minister  Kamal Kharrazi said Saturday."
World,  President Bush pledged yesterday to ''do what it takes quot; to help create a democratic Palestinian state living peacefully with Israel and said ''it is possible quot; such a state could come into being before he leaves office in four years.
World,"  Four Iraqi fighters huddled in a trench, firing rocket propelled grenades at Lieutenant Eric Gregory's Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the US tanks and Humvees that were lumbering through tight streets between boxlike beige houses."
World,"Japan TOKYO -- Japan lodged a formal protest with Beijing yesterday after determining that a nuclear submarine that entered its territorial waters without identifying itself belonged to China. Japan's navy had been on alert since Wednesday, when the submarine was first spotted off the nation's southern island of Okinawa. Tokyo sent reconnaissance aircraft and naval destroyers to shadow the submarine, ..."
World,"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba -- Two new cases of detainee abuse have surfaced at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp, including one in which a US military commander failed to properly investigate a prison guard who threw cleaning solvent on a terror suspect."
World,"  A Syrian found handcuffed in Fallujah and rescued by US Marines was kidnapped with two French journalists in August, and has told authorities he last saw the Frenchmen a month ago    the first confirmed word on the captives since they disappeared in August."
World,  The Dutch parliament asked the government yesterday to draft legislation compelling mosques to employ only imams who have studied Islamic religion in the Netherlands.
Business,Stocks rose steadily in late trading Friday as Wall Street welcomed a new retail sales report that showed an increase in consumer spending.
Business,"hyun #39;s visit to the so called  quot;ABC quot; nations of Latin America   Argentina, Brazil and Chile   in the next several days is aimed at building a strong beachhead for Korean companies."
Business,"Days after collecting a \$536 million antitrust settlement from Microsoft Corp., Novell returned to court Friday to claim the technology giant used its market dominance to shut out WordPerfect and other software in the mid-1990s."
Business,"Officials at The Salvation Army in Bloomington wonder if this Christmas still will be a golden one. The agency, which counts on holiday collections to help fund its services "
Business,"  Martha Stewart is asking the company she founded to reimburse about  $3.7 million US of the legal fees she incurred while on trial earlier this year for obstruction of justice and other charges, according to a regulatory filing."
Sports," Even though he grew up hundreds of miles away, a young Bob Stoops was intrigued by the rivalry. In Chicago, Bill Callahan was watching, too."
Sports, Allen Iverson waited his entire NBA career to make a buzzer beating shot. Grant Hill waited four long years just to get back to full strength.
Sci/Tech," quot;Chief Executive Kevin Rollins said the company was considering using Advanced Micro Devices chips for some future server products, but stressed that Dell had no formal plans as yet to embrace AMD."
Sci/Tech,Mobile has announced that it has joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance #39;s new Wi Fi roaming agreement to allow worldwide roaming for mobile users.
Sci/Tech,"Uranus is not the static, boring orb once thought, new pictures of the planet by the Keck II telescope in Hawaii reveal. The sharpest photos ever of the planet from a ground-based telescope show storm clouds "
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON: The Federal Communications Commission seized regulatory control over Internet-based telephone services on Tuesday by issuing an order that sharply limited the role of state regulators.
Sci/Tech,"Savvy marketing has helped Apple #39;s iPod and iTunes dominate the online-music market. Last month, for example, Apple and rock band U2 announced a deal to sell customized iPods."
Sports," French Open champion Anastasia Myskina upset Lindsay Davenport 7 6 (5), 6 4 in the WTA Championships on Friday night, which could jeopardize the American's hold on the world's No. 1 ranking."
Sports,"DARLINGTON, SC  Seldom has rain been so welcomed by race drivers as the drizzle that washed out qualifying Friday for Sunday #39;s Southern 500."
Sports, Laura Diaz is too busy trying to win the Tournament of Champions to worry about qualifying for the season ending event.
World,"President George W. Bush pledged Friday to spend some of the political capital from his re-election trying to secure a lasting Middle East peace, and he envisioned the establishment "
World,"THE HAGUE Netherlands -- Flames engulfed a mosque in southeastern Netherlands early Saturday, the latest in a string of fires at Muslim institutions since the killing of a Dutch filmmaker who was critical of Islam."
World,"Bee Capitol Bureau. TOKYO - In the middle of Roppongi Hills, next door to the Hollywood Beauty Plaza and the cozy Tofu Caf restaurant, a three-story billboard of Arnold Schwarzenegger beams "
World,"Civilians trapped in Fallujah face a humanitarian disaster unless Iraqi and American authorities allow food, water and medicine into the besieged city, aid agencies warned last night."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. is no longer an also ran in the market for handheld computer software. For the past three months, gadgets running the software giant's Windows Mobile operating system outsold Palm handhelds, finally overtaking a rival that first popularized the electronic datebook organizers in the mid 1990s."
World," Flames engulfed a mosque in southeastern Netherlands early Saturday, the latest in a string of fires at Muslim institutions since the killing of a Dutch filmmaker who was critical of Islam."
Sci/Tech," VA Software in March 2005 plans to add Wiki integration to its SourceForge Enterprise Edition environment for collaborative application development, with the goal of providing more structure to Wikis."
World, The trial of Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman was suspended again Friday for after one judge stepped down and prosecutors insisted that the lead judge follow suit.
Sports," Mississippi State will find out if it can win with its star player. On Friday night in Birmingham, Ala., the 12th ranked Bulldogs struggled offensively in their second game without preseason All America Lawrence Roberts, a 55 48 victory over Birmingham Southern in the quarterfinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic."
World,Leaders and dignitaries from around the world are headed to Cairo for the funeral of Yasser Arafat. The Palestinian leader #39;s casket arrived there today on board a plane from Paris.
Sci/Tech,"The Pentagon is building its own Internet, which will give commanders and troops a moving picture of all enemies and threats."
Sci/Tech,"Some Web logs were swift to provide dark theories about the presidential election, but others were just as quick to debunk them."
World," U.S. Marines lobbed mortar rounds at rebels in Falluja Saturday during a five day old assault that has caused a ""catastrophe"" for civilians there and fueled a revolt in Iraq's northern city of Mosul."
World," U.S. Marines lobbed mortar rounds  at rebels in Falluja Saturday during a five day old assault  that has caused a ""catastrophe"" for civilians there and fueled  a revolt in Iraq's northern city of Mosul."
Business,Eric Barkas City Editor SHAREHOLDERS in the pay-TV company BSkyB have cleared the way for Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp to increase its stake.
Business,"California insurance broker Universal Life Resources was sued by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer for taking kickbacks from MetLife, Prudential and UnumProvident."
Business," Consumers lost a little of their enthusiasm for new vehicles in October but spent like mad in a number of other areas, including clothing and gasoline, the Commerce Department reported Friday."
Business,SUFFOLK -- Virginia Tech scientists are preparing to protect the state #39;s largest crop from a disease with strong potential to do damage.
Business,Fashion king Karl Lagerfeld is a mega-hit for the masses from Manhattan to Milan. Throngs of style seekers stormed H amp;M stores around the world yesterday to scoop up the first moderately-priced 
World,"British veterans' groups welcome a US report linking Gulf War syndrome  to toxins, including nerve gas."
Sci/Tech,"In a trial, reminiscent of the 1925 Scopes trial in Tennessee, lawyers give their closing remarks on text book-sticker disclaimers stating that  #39;evolution is a theory, not a fact."
Sci/Tech,"Developed in Redondo Beach, the COIL passes first test firing of such a device meant to be airborne. By Muhammed El-Hasan. The government #39;s plans to develop a missile defense shield received a boost this week "
Sports,Phase one of promoter Don King #39;s plan to unify the heavyweight championship kicks off at Madison Square Garden tonight with two of the four widely recognized title belts up for grabs and a host of other boxers jockeying for position.
Sports,Leading Manchester United supporters #39; groups are warning the club not to drop their guard despite bankers JP Morgan pulling the plug on Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid to buy the Old Trafford outfit.
Sports,"The Scot is regarded as one of the finest young coaches in the country, and he has handed the Toffees a huge boost by agreeing a deal that will keep him at Goodison until the summer of 2008."
Sports,Notre Dame had one of its best offensive games of the past two seasons. Coach Muffet McGraw still wasn #39;t completely happy. She was pleased to see six players score in double figures for the 10th-ranked Irish 
Sports,Eddy Curry admits he was frustrated. Sick of the losing. Tried of the booing. Fed up with the life in a fishbowl that goes with playing professional sports in his hometown.
Sports,Australia test discard Stuart MacGill completed match figures of 8-109 on Saturday as New Zealand #39;s batting line-up collapsed against New South Wales for a second time in their only warm-up game for next week #39;s first test in 
World,"Yasser Arafat #39;s last days on earth, a subject of intense interest throughout much of the world, have evoked mixed emotions in the country that was his life #39;s obsession: Israel."
World,"suspect may have been the latest in a spate of arson attacks against religious targets.  quot;We are assuming it was arson, quot; police spokeswoman Judith Verbaan said of Saturday #39;s blaze at Helden."
World,Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh #39;s announcement on reduction of troops in the state was bound to have a  quot;positive impact quot; on the situation in Srinagar and hoped that the decision would 
World,"An infertile couple who believed a self-styled preacher #39;s claim that their child was miraculously conceived were really the victim of international child traffickers, a British judge ruled yesterday."
World,"U.S. forces moved into position for a decisive battle with the insurgents, pounding some of their last strongholds with airstrikes."
World,"Europe is in the midst of another bout of angst about its currency, amid signs the Bush administration will tolerate a prolonged weakness in the dollar."
Business,"Consumer prices in China unexpectedly rose more slowly in October than in any month since April, as a bountiful harvest led to less-rapid increases in food prices."
Sports,Listen to the voice of wisdom:  quot;It's early. quot; The speaker? Marcus Banks. He appears to have learned quite a bit in a very short period.
World, Yasser Arafat's successors promised swift elections to replace him Saturday as Palestinians flocked to his tomb to pay last respects to the ex guerrilla who symbolized hopes of a state.
Sci/Tech,"I smashed up my room the other day. I pulled open my cupboard, throwing clean clothes all over my carpet, cracking clothes hangers over my knee and tossing them aside. I threw my ornaments off the shelf, spraying fragments of pottery, glass and wood everywhere. I upended the dirty washing from my basket. I smashed up furniture, throwing splinters among the mess."
Sports,Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner is confident the club will be in the hands of new owners before Christmas after turning his attention to a group of local businessmen - and his back on Sebastien Sainsbury.
Business," The whopping US trade and investment deficit is the result of a strong US economy and can be remedied by taking steps to boost growth elsewhere, a US Treasury official said."
World," In an attempt to ease tensions in the Ivory Coast, France has opted not to point the finger of blame at President Laurent Gbagbo for the violence that has roiled the country in the past week."
World," Iraqi security forces arrested two Sunni clerics and more than a dozen of followers in two separate raids on mosques south of Baghdad, a Muslim cleric's group said Saturday."
World," At least 5,500 residents of St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, have signed a petition asking Congress to make the island its own U.S. territory."
Sci/Tech, Rumors that Dell may be considering Advanced Micro Devices' server chips are again causing a stir.
World," India is ready to consider Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's new proposals on disputed Kashmir if they are made formally through diplomatic channels, Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said."
Business,"Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday proposed political, economic and cultural measures to boost ties between China and Latin America."
Business,"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued a second insurance broker Friday as part of his investigation into the insurance industry, saying Universal Life Resources Inc."
Business,John C. Malone made news this week when his Liberty Media Corporation said it might increase its voting stake in the News Corporation through a complex stock swap.
Sci/Tech,"Mexico and a US environmental group agreed on a plan to protect 370,000 acres of tropical forest on the Yucatan Peninsula in what officials said Friday was the largest conservation project in the country #39;s history."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone Group PLC launched high-speed Internet services for mobile phones across much of Europe on Wednesday, ending a wait of several years since the world #39;s biggest cell phone company spent billions for new wireless licenses at the height of the "
Sports,"JOHN TOSHACK last night vowed to take no nonsense from his players after being confirmed as Wales manager. When he was a media pundit, the former Real Madrid chief upset Welsh players and "
World,"The Iraqi Red Crescent and Red Cross say they are increasingly worried about civilians trapped in the city of Fallujah. The relief workers say no drinking water or electricity is available, food is running "
Sports,Anastasia Myskina reignited her hopes at the WTA Tour Championships on Friday with a straight-sets defeat of Lindsay Davenport. The Russian looked confident in beating the world number one 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 in Los Angeles.
Business,"Last month, Target stores decided to no longer allow Salvation Army bell ringers to solicit in front of its stores. Now, with just a week until the bell ringing kick-off, the Salvation Army is scrambling to "
Business," Rupert Murdoch moved to ward off any hostile bid for News Corporation, introducing a controversial  quot;poison pill quot;. The move was aimed at John Malone #39;s Liberty Media, which plans to raise its voting stake in News Corp."
Sci/Tech,"A Boeing Co.-led team has succeeded in firing a laser beam for the first time as part of a ballistic missile defense shield, the Pentagon and the Boeing Co."
Sci/Tech,"The fate of many key Arctic species could be determined by the thinning of sea ice, according to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment."
Sci/Tech,"Image: The two sides of the planet Uranus, as viewed in this composite image, by the Keck II Telescope at near infrared wavelengths."
Sports,FRANK ARNESEN gave the long-suffering Spurs fans the pledge they have been crying out for last night as he promised:  quot;You #39;ll get your Tottenham back.
Sci/Tech,"Scores of Hotmail users received a pleasant surprise in their inboxes this week: more free storage. The move comes as Google inches closer to making its Gmail service, which includes a gigabyte of storage, available to the general public. By Joanna Glasner."
Sci/Tech,"The government says all U.S. airlines must turn over passenger data so that it can test a planned screening system. The airline industry and others complain that the order will mean massive privacy violations, extra expenses and possible trouble with foreign countries. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"The biopic shows admirably how liberating, and threatening, the work of some scientists can be. It's a timely film, a reminder that scientists sometimes suffer in their efforts to reveal truths others would prefer remain hidden. Jason Silverman reviews Kinsey."
Business,Cuty Furberg has been removed from the FDA advisory panel meeting on arthritic drugs such as Vioxx (COX-2 drugs) because of his criticism of the entire class of medications made last week.
Business,"US Airways also asks a judge to approve pay and benefit cuts to help save the carrier from going under. By Associated Press. ALEXANDRIA, Va."
Business,A San Diego insurance brokerage has been sued by New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer for allegedly soliciting payoffs in exchange for steering business to preferred insurance companies.
Business,"Office Depot Inc. announced plans Friday to cut roughly another 800 jobs, including positions in retail stores, its corporate headquarters and its European sales force, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Less than a week after collecting a \$536 million settlement from Microsoft, Novell filed another lawsuit, as expected, accusing the software giant of violating antitrust laws."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Chief Executive Hector de Jesus Ruiz said Friday he expects the PC market to grow 10 percent next year, as the industry experiences a pickup in IT spending by corporations that are in desperate need of replacing old computers."
Sci/Tech,The federal government and a nonprofit group are buying the land from local farmers to ensure its biodiversity is preserved. BY LISA J. ADAMS /Associated Press.
Sci/Tech,"Users of Microsoft #39;s Hotmail, most of whom are accustomed to getting regular sales pitches for premium e-mail accounts, got a pleasant surprise in their inboxes this week: extra storage for free."
Sci/Tech,Trying to get three teenage boys to talk to you while they are playing  quot;Halo 2 quot; is like trying to find a needle in a haystack -- a wee bit difficult.
Sci/Tech,"If clear skies break over southern California on Monday, a B-52 bomber will take off from Edwards air force base and head out over the Pacific."
Sports,The Annual General Meeting of Manchester United PLC took place yesterday with passions running high about Malcolm Glazers plans to takeover the club.
Sports,"A year ago Freddy Adu attended Major League Soccer #39;s championship game at The Home Depot Center and was introduced to the media, having just signed with the league at age 14."
Sports,"While the audit released last February found the league lost \$274 million in the 2002-03 hockey season, Forbes pegged losses that year at just \$123 million, a massive and contentious discrepancy in the two-month-old lockout of the 750-member NHL Players "
World,"to Ramallah by helicopter. Palestinians welcomed his return as if he was still alive, chanting,  quot;Welcome Abu Ammar, welcome the old man."
World,"Ivorian government forces withdrew from rebel positions yesterday, easing fears of a resumption of all-out civil war, as France and other countries continued to fly out thousands of foreigners."
World,"India has offered to consider Pakistani proposals on resolving the decades-old Kashmir issue if they are made formally. Pakistan #39;s President, Pervez Musharraf, has informally floated some ideas on the future "
World,"One person was killed and seven injured, three of them critically, in a blast in Thailand on Saturday, the fourth explosion within 24 hours."
World,Arnold Schwarzenegger has never met his match. Rival bodybuilders blocking his quest for a Mr. Universe title? Girly men. Predators from outer space?
World,Tony Blair has arrived at Liverpool Cathedral for a memorial service for murdered hostage Kenneth Bigley. The prime minister had made a number of telephone calls to the family of the civil engineer during the 62-year-old #39;s captivity in Iraq.
World,"JAKARTA (Agencies): The death toll at Saturday #39;s explosion near a police station in Central Sulawesi rose to five people, police said."
Sports," GOTEMBA, Japan (Reuters) - Britain's Darren Clarke fired a  solid 67 to extend his lead to four shots at the Taiheiyo  Masters Saturday."
Sports, Austrian energy drink company Red Bull  is poised to take over the Jaguar Formula One team after weeks  of negotiations.
World,Prime Minister Tony Blair has addressed the memorial service at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral for murdered hostage Ken Bigley.
World,"BELFAST -- The outlawed Ulster Defense Association has resumed a credible cease-fire and is eligible to play a formal role again in Northern Ireland's peace process, Britain announced yesterday in a surprise move."
World,  The World Health Organization yesterday urged governments to provide funds to drug makers developing vaccines against a feared influenza pandemic which could kill millions.
World,"MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- President Enrique Bolanos told US Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld yesterday that Nicaragua would completely eliminate a stockpile of hundreds of surface-to-air missiles with no expectation of compensation from the United States."
Sci/Tech," An American researcher on the trail of the lost city of Atlantis has discovered evidence of man made structures submerged in the sea between Cyprus and Syria, a member of his team said Saturday."
World," Insurgents were in charge of some  areas of south and western Mosul on Saturday, holding two  police stations and manning road blocks, as Iraq's third  largest city appeared to slide out of U.S. and Iraqi control."
World," Three U.N. workers remained hostages of a  Taliban faction despite hopes they would be freed by the Muslim  festival of Eid which began on Saturday, the third anniversary  of the Taliban's flight from the Afghan capital."
World,"As Congress's chief opponent to a bill that would revamp the intelligence community, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Ca.) has evoked concerns about President Bush's clout among Republican lawmakers."
World," NANO, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani forces are driving al  Qaeda-linked militants out of mountains near the Afghan border  but small attacks, such as a Saturday bomb that wounded some  soldiers, could not be ruled out, a commander said."
World," More bombs hit Thailand's largely  Muslim south on Saturday, killing a shopper in a mainly  Buddhist town and wounding 14 as Prime Minister Thaksin  Shinawatra vowed to resolve the crisis."
Business,"Brazil recognized China as a market economy on Friday, a move that should make it easier for the two countries to do business. Brazilian oil giant Petrobras and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp."
Business,"Ironic thing about the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates -- tighter money puts investors on edge about their financial assets, but "
Business,"makers encouraged by the economy #39;s performance may bump up interest rates again in December   a fifth time this year   and will continue to tighten credit in 2005, economists predict."
Business,"Less than a week after a collecting a \$536 million settlement from Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc. on Friday filed another lawsuit accusing the software giant of violating antitrust laws."
Sci/Tech,"At one level, the Federal Communications Commission #39;s ruling this week on Internet telephony was just another turf battle between state and federal governments."
World,"It is uncertain just how history ultimately will judge Yasser Arafat, the erratic but charismatic Palestinian leader who died this week in Paris at age 75."
World,India has expressed its readiness to look at Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf #39;s recent informal formula for resolving the Kashmir issue if it is formally proposed by Islamabad.
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in the northern English city of Liverpool to attend a memorial service for engineer Ken Bigley, who was beheaded by kidnappers in Iraq last month."
World,"Three UN workers remained hostages of a Taliban faction despite hopes they would be freed by the Muslim festival of Eid which began on Saturday, the third anniversary of the Taliban #39;s flight from the Afghan capital."
Sci/Tech,"A telephone call to the technical support hotline, or an online chat session with a technician, may not be the best ways to solve computer problems."
Business, It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Wall Street: Retail stocks have been glowing for more than a month.
World,"Yasser Arafat #39;s rule was a disaster for the Palestinians and whole Middle East when he was alive, says Heritage Foundation Middle East expert James Phillips."
World, Hundreds of members of the hardline Vishwa Hindu Parishad marched through Hyderabad on Saturday to protest at the arrest of one of the country's most senior Hindu priests over the murder of a temple official.
World," TEHRAN -- A quarter-century after U.S.-Iran relations collapsed, Iranians are angrier and more anxious about U.S. policy than at any time since 1979-81, when the United States took in the deposed and dying shah, Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy and 52 hostages were held for 444 days."
Business,"Chinese President, Hu Jintao has arrived in Brazil in a bid to secure trade deals to satisfy China #39;s huge demand for foreign goods."
Business,Salvation Army Maj. Christine Smith reached into the torn cartons piled on the scuffed linoleum floor of the Wisconsin Avenue storefront in Northwest Washington.
Sci/Tech,Closing arguments begin Friday morning in the federal trial regarding how evolution is taught in Cobb County classrooms. As the five-day trial nears its end inside of the federal courthouse in Downtown Atlanta 
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Communications Commission ruled 3-2 that states are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Internet phone providers, which treat calls no differently than any other application on the Net."
World,"More bombs hit Thailand #39;s largely Muslim south on Saturday, killing a shopper in a mainly Buddhist town and wounding 14 as Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed to resolve the crisis."
Business, It's beginning to look a lot like  Christmas on Wall Street: Retail stocks have been glowing for  more than a month.
Business," A team of market forecasters that  correctly predicted the oil bust of the 1980s thinks history  will not repeat itself, at least for now."
Business," The looming political battle over  how to reform the tangled U.S. income tax code could get ugly.  But one option, a tax aimed at boosting savings, holds promise."
Business," In today's corporate climate, where  self service means saving money, business travelers are  increasingly asked to make their own air, lodging and rental  car arrangements through online programs."
World,Opponents of Ukranian premier Viktor Yanukovychdesires seek to carry their country not only to democratic rule but also to alter the direction of its history.
World,"The Palestinian prime minister calls for new peace efforts with Israel, a day after Yasser Arafat's burial."
Business,"Ona giant H amp;M billboard at 31st Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan, Karl Lagerfeld looms like a stern Inquisitor, wearing a black frock coat, white collar, dark glasses and an expression "
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 2  percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its U.S.  stores open at least a year."
World," India could consider Pakistani  suggestions for resolving the Kashmir dispute if they are made  formally, Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said on Saturday after  Delhi announced it was scaling back its forces in the region."
Sports," BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sports Network) - Winsome Frazier netted  18 points to lead 12th-ranked Mississippi State to a 55-48  victory over Birmingham-Southern in the second round of the  Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the Birmingham Jefferson  Convention Complex."
Sci/Tech,"Short for wireless fidelity and is meant to be used generically when referring of any type of 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802."
Sci/Tech,"D uring the past few weeks two news events of global importance have occurred that have received extensive international press coverage: the election of George Bush to lead the United States for four more years, and the death of Yasser Arafat, leader of "
Sports,"Forbes, the respected US financial magazine, says a National Hockey League-sponsored audit of its 30 teams overstated losses by \$151 million US."
Sports," quot;It ain #39;t cheatin #39; if you don #39;t get caught, quot; used to be the catch phrase in Division I sports, often accompanied by an oleaginous wink and grin."
World,Mourners filed past Yasser Arafat #39;s tomb in Ramallah Saturday as Palestinian soldiers kept watch over what had been a chaotic scene just hours before.
World,"India could consider Pakistani suggestions for resolving the Kashmir dispute if they are made formally, Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said on Saturday after Delhi announced it was scaling back its forces in the region."
World,"A day after Yasser Arafat was buried, Palestinians began taking stock of a future without the man who led their fight for independence, while Europe and the US look at ways to revive the stalled peace process."
World,"  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said in an interview today that he will make public his daily schedule, a move that open government advocates say will provide an unprecedented look at how his administration determines public policy."
World,Medical teams and convoys from the Iraqi Red Crescent are expected to enter the embattled city of Fallujah Saturday carrying urgent humanitarian assistance.
Sci/Tech," Jes Overmaat, a mother of five,  thought she had bought a sweet old fashioned Teddy bear for a  present, when it suddenly started talking."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year."
Business," A team of market forecasters that correctly predicted the oil bust of the 1980s thinks history will not repeat itself, at least for now."
Business,"FedEx Corp. #39;s (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) express air shipping unit has been ordered by the US government to repay \$29 million in excess funds received under an act established after the Sept."
Sports,"Chris Byrd wont stop being boxings David - who slays giants in their hometown - when he meets the Gotham City Goliath, Jameel McCline, at Madison Square Garden tonight for the IBF heavyweight championship."
Sports,"One hundred and twelve years ago, there was a birth in the nation #39;s southern-most states. It is the Auburn-Georgia series and it takes place in Jordan-Hare Stadium, one of the nation #39;s loudest, biggest and most historic."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan A US military spokesman says the US won #39;t  quot;release anyone quot; in response to a hostage situation involving three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan."
Sports,"PERTH, Australia : Newly crowned world champion Sebastien Loeb was headed for a record-equalling sixth rally win of the year here as he led a depleted field after overnight leader Marcus Gronholm crashed out."
Sports,"  To most teams, Ron Artest would be a distraction. If he is that to the Indiana Pacers, itsa distraction some other teams might like to have, and Jermaine ONeal, for one, wishes people would pay attention to that."
World,"Pakistan News, Islamabad/Karachi: Preparations are in full swing across Pakistan for the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. The festival is expected to fall on November 14 or 15 in Pakistan."
Sci/Tech," The Internet not only is transforming the way we shop and search for information, but it also is quietly smoothing the grind of the daily commute."
World," Pakistani forces are driving al Qaeda linked militants out of mountains near the Afghan border but attacks such as a bomb that wounded soldiers on Saturday could not be ruled out, a commander said."
World," Groups of insurgents patrolled  streets in some districts of Mosul on Saturday, but U.S. and  Iraqi forces bolstered their presence to try to wrest back full  control of Iraq's third largest city."
Sports,"Rusty Wallace takes shelter under an umbrella as rain canceled qualifying for Sundays NASCAR Southern 500 Friday at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC NASCAR set the grid for the race by car owner points."
Sports,"Would you trade Vince Carter for Ray Allen? If everyone got \$10 every time a Carter-for-Allen trade rumour surfaced, we all would be living in Beverly Hills."
Sports, Much missed New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming arrived on Saturday to be greeted with news of a batting collapse that has his team staring at defeat to New South Wales just days from the first Test against Australia.
World,"Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei has called for a speedy resumption of peace efforts with Israel, a day after Yasser Arafat #39;s burial in Ramallah."
World,"THE HAGUE : Two suspected Islamic extremists arrested this week are suspected of plotting to assassinate two Dutch lawmakers known for their critical stance towards Islam, the Dutch press reported."
World,"An Italian prosecutor is asking a court to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges. This, as the prime minister #39;s four-year corruption trial reaches its climax, reported CCTV Saturday."
World,"Each year during the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and sensual pleasures from dawn to dusk as they focus on prayer for Gods blessings and mercy."
Business,Lawyers for customers suing Merck  amp; Co. want to question CEO Raymond Gilmartin about what he knew about the dangers of Vioxx before the company withdrew the drug from the market because of health hazards.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its US stores open at least a year."
Sci/Tech,"Linux came out of nowhere to challenge Microsoft in the computer server market, and lately has begun encroaching on its hallowed desktop software business."
Sports,"FRENCHMAN Sebastien Loeb is set to celebrate his inaugural world championship in style, taking a sizeable lead into the final day of the Rally of Australia."
Sports,NEW Zealand captain Stephen Fleming could be excused for wishing he was held up at customs a little longer last night before arriving at the SCG.
Sports,"The Magic couldn #39;t stop Kobe Bryant in the fourth quarter Friday night, but they discovered something many NBA teams may be learning this season -- they didn #39;t have to."
World,"TOKYOFrom submarines to soccer and sex, everything seems to bedevil Japan-China relations these days. And with growing perceptions in Tokyo and Beijing of a military threat from "
World,"When Prime Minister Paul Martin travels to Haiti on Sunday, his arrival is expected to be welcomed by a rare gathering leaders from opposite ends of the island nation #39;s political spectrum."
World,TWO people were killed and five wounded when a bomb exploded in Indonesia #39;s Central Sulawesi province yesterday. A police spokesman said the blast happened in front of a market in the town of Poso.
World,"Tom Brokaw makes his steady-voiced, flag-waving, NBC-rattling, Rather-and-Jennings-beating exit."
Sci/Tech,<cite>PC Welt</cite> looks under the hood
World," U.S. forces expect to be positioned throughout the last remaining guerrilla stronghold in Falluja by Tuesday, a Marine officer said on Saturday."
World, Southampton manager Steve Wigley breathed a sigh of relief after earning his first league victory at the 11th attempt in the 2 1 defeat of rivals Portsmouth.
World," NEW DELHI (AP)   A stampede at the main railway station in India's capital killed at least five people and injured seven on Saturday, the railway minister said."
Sci/Tech," Egypt plans to run tests on the mummy of Tutankhamun to find out what killed the king who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago and died while only a teenager."
Sci/Tech,"Analysis After the phoney war of the operators launch of 3G data cards in Europe, the real battle commences for the mass 3G market, with Vodafone leading the charge."
Sports,Jacques Santini has told French tv that he quit as Tottenham Hotspur manager because he was not in control of recruitment. Santini took White Hart Lane and the Premiership by surprise 
Sports," The San Antonio Spurs begin a stretch of five road contests in six games this evening, when they tangle with the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena."
World,Foreigners continue to stream out of the West African nation of Ivory Coast despite promises from President Laurent Gbagbo to protect them after a surge of anti-Western violence.
World,"Iraq #39;s national security adviser says the massive military operation to retake Fallujah  quot;is accomplished, quot; with only a few pockets of resistance remaining."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox 1.0 Renews Interest in the Browser\\The Mozilla folks, with apologies to the Monty Python gang, aren't quite dead yet. They feel happy. They think they'll go for a walk.\\What they've done is take advantage of the frustration many people, particularly Windows users, are feeling with the condition of their ..."
Sci/Tech,Earning from PPC Search Engine Affiliate Programs\\What are PPC Search Engines? PPC Search Engines are search engines that allow advertisers to list their site within their search results on a pay per click basis. Advertisers bid against other advertisers for the same keywords or phrases. The highest bidder will then ...
Sci/Tech,"Choosing Domain Names for Professional Sites\\A professional or business site is one where the primary purpose of the site is to facilitate business transactions. You can sell items directly online or exclusively offline, but the result is the same. You want customers to buy products and/or service directly from you.\\To ..."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair attended a memorial service in the northwestern English city of Liverpool for Kenneth Bigley, who was beheaded last month after being taken captive in Iraq."
Sports," CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Sports Network) - Rashad McCants scored  a game-high 28 points to lead No. 9 North Carolina over  eighth-ranked Kentucky, 91-78, as the nation's two winningest  programs battled at Dean Smith Center."
Sci/Tech," The Pentagon, which invented the precursor to the Internet 40 years ago, has laid the first connections for a secure, wireless information network that proponents say will fundamentally transform warfare, a US newspaper reported."
World," Democrats and Republicans in Congress must set aside partisan differences to adequately fund health care services for active U.S. troops and military veterans, Rep. Chet Edwards of Texas said Saturday in the weekly Democratic radio address."
Sci/Tech,"The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) is severely affecting rural Mexico, it is claimed."
Business," In personal finance, boring is not  bad. Sometimes boring is good."
Business,"Bankrupt US Airways wants a judge to replace existing contracts for passenger service agents, flight attendants and mechanics with less-expensive ones."
Business,"Retailing titan expects same-store sales to increase by 2 to 4 in November, heading into holidays. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc."
Sports, Caity Matter scored 19 points and Jessica Davenport added 16 in No. 11 Ohio State's 75 42 victory over Dayton on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"Even if you don #39;t play video games, chances are you #39;ve heard of  quot;Halo 2. quot;. Microsoft Corp. made sure of that with a massive public relations blitz, boldly proclaiming that  quot;there hasn #39;t been this much anticipation "
Sci/Tech,"SoTuA writes  quot;Few months after SP2 hit windowsupdate.com, Finjan Software reports that security flaws have been found in WinXP SP2, including malicous code execution without user intervention."
Sports,An experimental All Blacks side ran in nine tries to cruise to a 59-10 win over Italy at Rome #39;s Stadio Flaminio on Saturday. The home team were never in the contest after a torrid 
Sports,Jeff Gordon believes the experience that has taken him to four titles in NASCAR #39;s top division could prove key as he seeks to overcome Kurt Busch #39;s 41-point title lead in the two remaining races.
Sports,Jason Robinson marked his first game as England captain with a spectacular hat-trick as the world champions steam-rollered Canada 70-0 in their first game under new coach Andy Robinson on Saturday.
Sports,"MORGANTOWN, West Virginia (Ticker) -- No. 10 West Virginia tries to move one step closer to the Big East Conference championship and a BCS Bowl berth when No."
Sports,Bundesliga leaders VfL Wolfsburg bided their time in a tactically stifling game to burst into life courtesy of two wonderful goals by Martin Petrov and beat title rivals VfB Stuttgart 3-0.
Sports," The Heat suffered a 93 84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at the SBC Center. Shaquille O #39;Neal had 23 points and 21 rebounds for Miami, which played without star guard Dwyane "
Sports,New Zealand #39;s top order spectacularly squandered their last opportunity to tune up before next week #39;s first test against Australia as New South Wales ran amok in the final session of the third day at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday.
World,Palestinian officials vowed to hold elections within 60 days for a president with the authority to resume peace talks with Israel.
World,"In an emotionally charged burial ceremony which verged on chaos, the Palestinian people bid farewell to their leader as Yasser Arafat was buried in the Mukata compound in Ramallah."
World,Suha Arafat #39;s rant against leaders of the Palestinian Authority and Yasser Arafat #39;s heirs apparent earlier in the week was revealing in many ways.
World,Iranian Foreign Minister Kemal Kharrazi announced that the negotiations between Iran and the European Union (EU) on Iran #39;s nuclear programs are in their final phase.
World,"On October 9, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) voted once again to postpone the resumption of normal relations with the Washington-installed Haitian government of Prime Minister Gerard Latortue, citing the latter #39;s campaign of persecution against ousted "
Business,"Self-destructing DVDs haven't taken off. Video rental outfits aren't buying, film companies don't like them and consumers haven't warmed up -- not to mention the trash they'd create. But they may be coming to a Christmas movie near you."
World,"The high and low ends of the fiberglass fashion world seem to be converging on one focal point: a bigger, sexy derriere."
Sports," He wears No. 84, gives defensive backs fits with his deep ball prowess and leads the league in yards receiving. He's sure he'll make his mark on the big showdown Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. Not Randy Moss. Javon Walker."
Sports,VfL Wolfsburg moved three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-0 victory at home to Stuttgart on Saturday as Schalke 04 #39;s six-match winning run came to an end.
World,Several thousand Israeli Arabs have marched through the streets of Nazareth in a symbolic funeral for Palestinian president Yasser Arafat.
Business,"US Airways yesterday asked a US Bankruptcy Court to wipe out the collective bargaining agreements of 20,000 employees, terminate the pensions of 53,000 existing "
Sci/Tech,"Five international wireless operators, including BT, have signed a series of roaming agreements to provide Wi-Fi access at 20,000 hotspots across eleven countries."
Sports," quot;Right from the beginning there was a problem with responsibilities within the club, especially regarding recruitment, quot; the Frenchman said during half-time, with the scores still level at 1-1."
Sports,"Randy Moss has burned the Packers over the years, but it doesnt look like hell be able to suit up Sunday, when the rivals meet at Lambeau Field for the division lead."
Sports,"Lawrence Frank was watching on television when Dirk Nowitzki scored 41 points for the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. The Nets #39; coach certainly was impressed, but also thankful that Nowitzki "
Sports,  Hakim Warrick scored 20 points and Syracuse held Princeton to five free throws over the final 8:41 in a 56 45 victory Friday night in the second round of the Coaches vs.
World,"(SH) - French troops are enforcing an uneasy calm in Ivory Coast, where suddenly much of the population turned against them, treating them as hated occupiers instead of welcome peacekeepers."
World,Islamist groups including one led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi vowed in a video obtained on Saturday to take their battle in the rebel city of Falluja to all corners of Iraq.
World,Mr. Bush told reporters Friday after meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair that he sees a great chance for creating a Palestinian state in the aftermath of the death of longtime Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
World,"On Wednesday, Karzai issued a decree ordering a traditional Eid prisoner amnesty but a presidential official insisted the order did not cover the prisoners the militants want freed."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile, which operates the largest carrier owned Wi Fi network in the US, announced a series of roaming agreements with six other major international wireless operators in the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)."
Sports,"Green Bay Packers receiver Javon Walker pulls Indianapolis Colts defender Idrees Bashir into the end zone as he scores in the first quarter in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept."
World,A Red Crescent convoy of emergency supplies entered Fallujah on Saturday amid fears of a growing humanitarian crisis in the Iraqi battle zone as a massive US led offensive against rebels entered its sixth day.
World," Five blasts struck Thailand's Muslim majority south within 24 hours, killing a Buddhist man and wounding 29 people, police said."
Sports,"WOLFSBURG, Germany -- Wolfsburg bounced back from last week #39;s 4-0 setback at Nuremberg with a 3-0 defeat of close rivals Stuttgart which moved them three points clear at the top of the German Bundesliga."
World,"FOUR women and a 12-year-old girl died and at least 10 people were injured in a stampede at the Indian capital #39;s main railway station today as hordes of people tried to board a train, officials said."
Sci/Tech," FedEx's Ground division already uses wireless RFID for asset tracking, but officials are taking a wait and see approach to other RFID possibilities."
Sci/Tech,"The legal profession may have a reputation for being conservative, but some US courts are taking a more hi-tech approach."
Sci/Tech,People who ignore safety advice and lose money in online banking scams could be refused refunds by banks.
World,"Frightened foreigners kept packing into Ivory Coast #39;s international airport Saturday to be evacuated home, despite promises by President Laurent Gbagbo #39;s government to protect them after a surge of anti-Western violence."
World," Malaysia's AirAsia plans to begin flying to China by February, which will open up a giant market for the no frills carrier as it heads for a listing in less than two weeks, a report said."
Sports, Premier League leader Chelsea kept winning with a 4 1 victory over Fulham on Saturday while Arsenal recorded its first league victory in three weeks by rallying past Tottenham 5 4.
Sci/Tech,"Global warming has had little noticeable impact in Washington, DC Politicians in the nation #39;s capital have been reluctant to set limits on the carbon dioxide "
Sports,"Ronan O #39;Gara masterminded an historic Irish victory over South Africa in Dublin, scoring all their points in a 17-12 triumph. The Munster fly-half starred in a thoroughly deserved triumph that gave Ireland their first win over the Springboks since 1965."
World,Selami Aydin #39;s words will comfort many Dutch people if opinion polls are to be believed.  quot;I #39;m thinking of going back to Turkey.
Sci/Tech," The Pentagon, which invented the precursor to the internet 40 years ago, has laid the first connections for a secure, wireless information network that proponents say will fundamentally transform warfare, a US newspaper reported."
World," Zimbabwe's annual rate of inflation last month dropped to 209 percent, edging closer to a year end target of 150 percent from a peak of 622.8 percent in January, according to a newspaper report."
Business,"The US Federal Reserve raised US interest rates tonight for a fourth time this year by a quarter percentage point. It cited brightening job prospects, indicating that more increases may lie ahead."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat's successors  promised a swift election to replace him on Saturday as  Palestinians flocked to his tomb to pay last respects to the  former guerrilla who symbolized their hopes of a state."
Sci/Tech,"NASA will test its latest jet-powered aircraft for the final time next week, aiming to set a world record by flying at 10 times the speed of sound."
Sci/Tech,The basic fact that Internet Explorer comes preinstalled on all machines shipped with Windows Platform is a good enough pointer to why it is the most used browser out there.
Sports,"LOS ANGELES: Amelie Mauresmo and Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova qualified for the semi-finals in the WTA Championship, keeping alive Mauresmos bid to take away the number 1 ranking from Lindsay Davenport in season finale."
Sports,"New England captain Jason Robinson played down his hat-trick of tries in the 70-0 rout of minnows Canada at Twickenham on Saturday, and warned the world champions would have to up their game at home to South Africa next week."
Sports,A jubilant Ireland were celebrating their first victory over South Africa in almost 40 years on Saturday after beating the Tri-nations champions 17-12 at Lansdowne Road.
Sports,"Minnesota #39;s Marion Barber III surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season, joining Laurence Maroney as the first pair of teammates to accomplish that in NCAA history."
World,"Frightened Westerners - many of them longtime residents of this former African economic success story - piled into buses, boats and planes Saturday as a French-run evacuation built, despite government promises to protect the expatriates from a surge of "
World,"Iran #39;s foreign minister, Kamal Kharrazi, told state television Saturday Iranian negotiators have given their final response to an EU proposal to suspend Iran #39;s uranium enrichment program."
World,NEW DELHI: Indian Foreign Minister Nawtar Singh said on Saturday that New Delhi could consider Pakistans suggestions for resolving the Kashmir issue if a formal proposal was made.
World,"THE largest media organization here yesterday joined other media groups in condemning the recent slaying of a 26-year-old photojournalist in Jolo, Sulu."
World,FALLUJAH: US forces cornered insurgents Wednesday in a small pockets of Fallujah after a stunningly swift advance that seized control of 70 percent of the militant stronghold and claimed to get hold of the entire city within two says.
World,Kofi Annan's reluctance to commit staff members to Iraq in large numbers and a series of comments he has made about the war have strained relations with the Bush administration.
Sports,"Thierry Henry, Lauren, Patrick Vieira, Freddie Ljungberg and Robert Pires rallied Arsenal to a 5-4 victory Saturday at archrival Tottenham, giving the Gunners their first league victory in four games."
Sci/Tech,"Chief Executive Kevin Rollins from Dell said that the company was considering using AMD #39;s chips for some future server products, maybe in the first half of 2005."
Sports,"LONDRES, 13 (ANSA)- Chelsea gole hoy 4-1 a Fulham en uno de los clsicos de Londres, y se mantuvo en el tope de las posiciones de la Premier League; mientras que en el otro derby Arsenal bati 5-4 a Tottenham Hotspur."
World,"It #39;s been a year since Arnold Schwarzenegger became California #39;s 38th governor, and the Hollywood actor-turned politician remains a phenomenon -- theatrical, unbridled and radiating raw confidence."
World,"Pakistan #39;s army, backed by artillery and helicopter gunships, has demolished several  quot;terrorist hideouts quot; and killed up to 40 militants in a major operation - but failed to capture a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of targeting security forces in a "
Sci/Tech,"AFTER THE FEVERED speculation earlier this week about Dell using AMD microprocessors, the unthinkable nearly happened yesterday. The price of a share in AMD finished on the NYSE exchange yesterday at \$21."
World,"ABIDJAN, Nov 13 (AFP) - Hundreds of frightened Europeans continued to flee the Ivory Coast Saturday as an uneasy calm returned to the troubled west African country one week after angry mobs went on a rampage against foreigners."
Business," U.S. budget deficits pose a problem for both the domestic and world economies, but there seems little political will to fix them, Federal Reserve Board Governor Edward Gramlich said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"On 9 November 2004, the FCC declared that VoIP services such as Vonage Holdings #39; DigitalVoice are not subject to traditional state public utility regulation, and that the FCC alone has jurisdiction here."
Sports, Chelsea reclaimed the top spot in the Premiership with an emphatic 4 1 victory over Fulham as champions Arsenal edged a 5 4 thriller against Tottenham.
Sports,"Olympique Lyon returned to their characteristic winning ways on Saturday, beating Nantes 2-0 to strengthen their Ligue 1 lead. The three-times French champions, beaten for the first "
Sports," In Gene Keady's 24 years on the Purdue sideline, few have been more trying than last season. His Boilermakers were flying high after winning the Great Alaska Shootout, but it was mostly downhill from there. Losses, injuries and academic ineligibility plagued the team, as it limped to a 17 14 finish and missed the NCAA tournament for the third time in four years."
World," Marwan Barghouti, a leader of the Palestinian uprising jailed by Israel but perhaps the strongest candidate to oust Yasser Arafat's old guard of politicians, plans to run in upcoming presidential elections, a person close to Barghouti said Saturday."
World," Egypt plans to X ray the mummy of Tutankhamun to find out what killed the king who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago and died while only a teenager."
Sci/Tech," A strict ban on granting new logging concessions in Congo's rainforest must be maintained while the poor African country struggles to recover from years of war, conservationists said on Saturday."
World, A summary of Vice President Dick Cheney's heart problems:
Sci/Tech," Global warming has had little noticeable impact in Washington, D.C. Politicians in the nation's capital have been reluctant to set limits on the carbon dioxide pollution that is expected to warm the planet by 4 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit during the next century, citing uncertainty about the severity of the threat."
World, An exodus of foreigners from Ivory  Coast showed no signs of easing Saturday as West African  leaders prepared to meet in Nigeria for emergency talks about a  crisis which threatens the entire region.
Sports," Drew Gooden scored 27 points and LeBron James had 27, his final field goal coming on a monstrous dunk that sent the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105 97 win Saturday night over the feuding Toronto Raptors, who didn't have Vince Carter."
Business,"Consumers lost a little of their enthusiasm for auto purchases last month but spent like mad in a number of other areas, including clothing and gasoline, the Commerce Department reported Friday."
Business,"LONDON : Oil prices fell as markets reckoned on there being enough heating fuel to meet demand in key markets once winter arrives, despite further drops in US stockpiles, analysts said."
Sci/Tech,"Whether you want the iPod Photo (www.apple.com/ipodphoto) depends, then, on how much money you #39;re willing to spend and the value you place on looking at images of friends and family on a two "
Sci/Tech,"Next week brings the return of the famous Leonid meteor shower, a meteor display that over the past several years has brought great anticipation and excitement to sky watchers around the world."
Sci/Tech," A Web site used by a Chechen warlord to claim responsibility for September's school siege in Russia has reopened, one month after it was closed by the Finnish company that hosted it."
Sports,"Surprise package VfL Wolfsburg remained on top of the Bundesliga following a comfortable 3-0 home win over VfB Stuttgart. The three points saw Wolfsburg, only promoted to the Bundesliga in 1997, open up a "
Sports,Brown is a second year player from Memphis and has spent the 2004 season on the Steelers #39; practice squad. He played in two games last year.
Sports,A puppet lion designed with the help of the Jim Henson Company and going by the name of Goleo VI will be the official mascot of the 2006 World Cup.
Sci/Tech,THEY are the hottest Christmas seller this year and promise to fit entire CD collections into the palm of your hand. Retailers say that MP3 digital audio players are flying off shelves in electrical stores 
World,"The massive military operation to retake Fallujah has been  quot;accomplished quot;, a senior Iraqi official said. Fierce fighting continued in the war-torn city where pockets of resistance were still holding out against US forces."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart trouble, went to a hospital Saturday after experiencing shortness of breath, an aide said."
World, Iraq's interim government extended the  closure of Baghdad international airport indefinitely on  Saturday under emergency rule imposed ahead of this week's  U.S. led offensive on Falluja.
Sci/Tech,"Q My computer #39;s hard drive died, and I had to replace it. All my songs are still intact on my iPod, but how do I get them back on the PC?"
World,Zimbabwe vows to set up more of the camps critics say the government uses to train youths in torture.
Sports,"LeBron James scores 24 points and the Cavaliers limit the Wizards to 33 percent shooting as Cleveland handles the Wizards easily, 105-74, on Saturday afternoon."
World,A review of Merck's handling of Vioxx suggests that actions the company took - and did not take - may have affected the health of potentially thousands of patients.
Sports,"With six teams nationally ranked in the top 20, including three in the top four, the ACC remains the preeminent conference of college basketball."
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - The New Jersey  Nets Saturday placed guard Ron Mercer on the injured list.  Mercer is scheduled to undergo left knee surgery on Monday and  could be out of action for up to four weeks."
Business," For Seth Goldman, starting a  business was a lot like brewing tea    it all came down to the  right blend of ingredients."
Business," U.S. retailers may have a happier  holiday season than expected just a month ago, as shoppers  cheer up after the elections and start thinking about what to  buy as the weather gets cold, analysts said."
Business, Taking control of a technology fund  that lost more than 90 percent of its assets in the bear market  requires gravity defying confidence.
Business,"November 11, 2004. WASHINGTON -aced with the impact of labor #39;s political loss on Nov. 2, the AFL-CIO Executive Council decided on Nov. 10 on a timeline for changes in the union movement "
Sports," Jason Campbell threw for three touchdowns and accounted for more than 400 yards, leading No. 3 Auburn to a 38 28 victory over 15th ranked Tennessee in the SEC championship game Saturday night."
Sports, Paul Peterson threw two first half touchdown passes and No. 21 Boston College returned two punts for scores to beat No. 13 West Virginia 36 17 Saturday.
World,"The president of Ivory Coast sacks his army chief of staff, amid escalating tension  in the West African country."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Jerry Stackhouse scored a season-high 28 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-to-78 victory over the New Jersey Nets."
Sports,Ireland beat South Africa 17-12 Saturday for its first victory over the Springboks since 1965. Flyhalf Ronan O #39;Gara scored all the points at Lansdowne Road - the site of the last Ireland victory over the Springboks.
Sports,"Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups. He liked the first a lot better. Nowak was the MVP of Major League Soccer #39;s championship game in 1998, assisting on two goals in the Chicago Fire #39;s 2-0 win over DC United."
Sports,  Rain canceled qualifying at Darlington Raceway on Friday so starting lineups for this weekend #39;s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series races have been set by points.
Sports,Paul Peterson threw two first-half touchdown passes and No. 21 Boston College returned two punts for scores to beat No. 13 West Virginia 36-17 Saturday.
Sports,"Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton did not start Saturday #39;s game against Ohio State, though he was listed as available to play. Orton has been bothered by a right hip injury for the last month."
Sports,Maryland completed its exhibition schedule with two wins and a decent idea of what needs to be done before Friday night #39;s regular season opener against Jackson State.
Sports," Rhys Lloyd's 51 yard field goal try drifted left with 28 seconds remaining, allowing 19th ranked Iowa to hold on for a 29 27 victory over Minnesota Saturday  #151; the Hawkeyes' sixth straight win."
World,The Government of the Ivory Coast is planning to take legal action against French troops accused of shooting civilians. The Ivorian Government is taking its case to the International Court of Justice.
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays claimed right hander Seung Song off waivers from the Montreal Expos on Saturday.
World, French Prime Minister Jean Pierre Raffarin insisted this weekend his country would achieve growth of 2.5 percent next year despite reports of flagging economic momentum in recent months.
Business,"The US must cut its budget deficit to finance the investments it needs to prepare for the retirement of the baby boom generation without borrowing from abroad, Federal Reserve Governor Edward Gramlich said."
Sports,"After sitting ringside and officiating more than 150 professional boxing matches, the former Prospect resident and Holy Cross High football player will be on the hot seat tonight at Madison Square Garden when he presides over the IBF heavyweight title "
Sports,England opened their new era under head coach Andy Robinson with a 12-try rout of Canada as they won 70-0 at Twickenham. Jason Robinson marked his debut as England captain with a scintillating hat-trick as 
Sports,"DARLINGTON, SC (SportsTicker) - Jamie McMurray won his second straight NASCAR Busch Series race Saturday and Martin Truex Jr. celebrated the 2004 series title with a fourth-place finish in the Bi-Lo 200 at Darlington Raceway."
Sports,"  Drew Tate passed for 328 yards and Kyle Schlicher set a school record with five field goals as No. 19 Iowa overcame a lack of a running game to defeat reeling Minnesota, 29 27, in a Big Ten Conference contest."
Sports,Goran Eriksson tonight gave Crystal Palace striker Andrew Johnson hope of a future England call up despite having just missed out on the squad for next weeks friendly in Spain.
World,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: First this morning to the sound of gunfire and the roar of more than 100,000 Palestinian mourners. Yasser Arafat has been laid to rest in the grounds of his headquarters in Ramallah."
World,Indonesian rights campaigners have had their worst fears confirmed with the news the country #39;s best-known activist was apparently a victim of arsenic poisoning.
Sci/Tech,"com November 12, 2004, 5:31 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,"ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan scored touchdowns on five straight possessions in the second half to blow past Northwestern 42-to-20. Michael Hart ran for 151 yards and a season-high three touchdowns as the Wolverines "
Sports, The Canadian women #39;s hockey team advanced to the final of the Four Nations Cup with a 4 1 win over Finland on Saturday.
Business,"Mart amasses more data about the products it sells and its shoppers' buying habits than anyone else, and some privacy advocates worry about the potential for abuse."
Business,"Omaha Steaks is venturing into the multibillion-dollar pet market, and it's not the only company hoping to go to the dogs."
Sports," Olympique Lyon returned to its  characteristic winning ways Saturday, beating Nantes 2 0 to  strengthen its Ligue 1 lead."
Sports,"Three weeks after the Yankees faded in four straight losses, Alex Rodriguez settled on the villain in this tale - himself."
Sports,"At 33, just as he seemed ready to claim center stage, Tyler Hamilton is facing a two-year suspension from competition."
Sports,"Last year's Giants were 4-4 after eight games, then went on an eight-game losing streak, collapsing in a heap of injuries and lost confidence."
Sports,"Ray Lewis, perhaps the finest linebacker in the N.F.L., will present the Jets' offense with what will probably be its biggest matchup problem on Sunday."
Sports,"For all the other criticism inspired by the Bowl Championship Series, its focus on the past has been its biggest flaw."
Sports,Paul Peterson throws two first-half touchdown passes and No. 21 Boston College returns two punts for scores to defeat No. 13 West Virginia 36-17 Saturday.
World," An exodus of foreigners from Ivory  Coast continued Saturday as President Laurent Gbagbo sacked the  head of the army, hours before West African leaders were due to  meet for emergency talks on the crisis."
Business,"Wall Street closed its third consecutive winning week with another rally yesterday, advancing as a new retail sales report and a consumer confidence reading showed that Americans are growing more confident about the economy."
Business,"IF the latest takeover drama were a movie, it would probably be a straight-to-video tragicomedy. Last week, Blockbuster, the video rental chain, precipitated collective head-scratching "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has overtaken rival PalmSource Inc. in the handheld-computer software market, the Washington Post reported Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"A REVOLUTIONARY new type of aircraft that could lead to flights between Glasgow and Sydney in only two hours, will be tested in America tomorrow."
Sci/Tech,"THE history of Apple Computer can be told through its advertisements as well as its products. There was, of course, the commercial that introduced the Macintosh."
Sci/Tech,Physicists in the US and Japan have seen the best evidence to date for a new form of superconductivity. Ying Liu and co-workers at Pennsylvania State University and Kyoto University have observed  quot;odd-parity quot; superconductivity in strontium ruthenate.
Sci/Tech,"ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, on Friday flipped the switch on a new URL transfer policy, which aims to simplify the way domain names can be moved between registrars."
Sports,"Lots of buzz in the air with so many of boxing #39;s major players on the scene. Here #39;s what we #39;re hearing: Kali Meehan:  quot;When I say the name Rock Rahman to people, they look at me, Oh, Rock #39;s tough."
Sports,"Chelsea won 4-1 at Fulham in English soccer #39;s Premiership to retain its two-point lead at the top of the standings over Arsenal, which beat north London rival Tottenham 5-4."
Sports, The Canadian women #39;s hockey team will try to regain the Four Nations Cup title Sunday after beating Finland 4 1 to advance to the championship game.
Sports,"Morgantown, WV (Sports Network) - Paul Peterson threw two touchdown passes and Boston College scored a pair of touchdowns on punt returns, as the 21st-ranked Eagles upset No."
World,"SAPPORO (Kyodo) Six crew members of a South Korean cargo ship were killed and one was missing Saturday after their vessel crashed into a breakwater in Ishikari Bay, Hokkaido."
World, French Prime Minister Jean Pierre Raffarin insisted this weekend his country would achieve growth of 2.5 percent next year despite reports of flagging economic momentum in recent months.
World,A High Court judge in London has ruled that an infertile mother who gave birth to a so-called  quot;miracle baby quot; was the victim of a  quot;cruel deception.
World," U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met Saturday with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos and expressed support for regional security agreements aimed at reducing drug trafficking, terrorism and other threats in Latin America and the Caribbean."
World," India will consider any formal proposal from Pakistan to settle their decades old dispute over Kashmir, the Himalayan region at the center of two wars between the nuclear armed neighbors, a top Indian official said Saturday."
World," From his domestic policy platter, President Bush chose to serve dessert before the main course. Having now won a second term, he may find it increasingly difficult to deliver on the meatier stuff, even with the political capital he is claiming and larger GOP majorities in the House and Senate."
World," Slobodan Milosevic called on judges to subpoena former U.S. President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday, saying he would like them to testify at his war crimes trial by Christmas."
Sports,"Given what members of the military are facing in Iraq, and what mission might soon await some of them, none of Army or Navy #39;s football players could think of Saturday #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"The final flight of NASA #39;s X-43A hypersonic research aircraft is still on schedule for Monday afternoon, Nov. 15, weather permitting."
Sports,"After the phoney war of words came a battle of phenomenal intensity, that Ireland eventually won through an insatiable appetite for hard work, the excellence of their midfield backs and - it has to be said -ome assistance from their favourite referee "
World,"A bomb exploded in front of market in Poso district of Central Sulawesi province, in eastern part of Indonesia on Saturday, killing three people and seriously injured six others, the district police said."
Sci/Tech,ICANN #39;s new domain transfer policy that starts Friday is intended to provide greater security and portability to the domain transfer process and protect against  quot;domain slamming.
World,"Under American encouragement and, in some cases, pressure, Israel has quietly taken steps aimed at strengthening the standing of Palestinian moderates."
Sports,"After years of signing big-name free agents who became busts, it's ironic that unheralded veterans have keyed the Redskins' top-ranked defense."
Sports," Top ranked Lindsay Davenport pulled  off a stunning 3 6, 7 5, 6 1 win over Serena Williams at the  WTA Tour Championships Saturday, but her battling effort may  still might not be enough to get her into the semifinals."
Business,Some economists say the government can reduce pharmaceutical prices by changing how the nation pays for innovation.
Business,"Despite warnings that interest rates would climb sharply, some risk-averse investors stuck with the bond market in 2004."
Business,"NEW YORK: Wall Street has finally broken to the upside after hovering in a narrow range for most of the year, and many analysts are optimistic going into the traditionally strong year-end period."
Business,"belmolis writes  quot;As they promised, Novell has filed suit against Microsoft over WordPerfect. Here #39;s the complaint, and here is Microsoft #39;s press release in response."
Business,"LAUNCHED in a fizz last summer C2, Coca-Colas low-carb, low-calorie beverage, was supposed to usher in a new era of soft drinks and hard profits at the Atlanta-based soft-drinks giant."
Business,Online employment indexes that focus on Internet job listings may establish themselves as forward-looking indicators of trends that will appear later in the government surveys.
Business,Rewriting the tax code will prompt questions about closing loopholes to raise revenue so tax rates can be lowered.
Sports,World Champion Sebastien Loeb ended day two of the Rally Australia in Perth in the lead after Marcus Gronholm retired early. Citroen driver Loeb won three stages yesterday to take a 1min 20.
Sports,"Auburn #39;s Devin Aromashodu can #39;t hang on to a pass during the first quarter against Georgia in Auburn, Ala. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2003."
Sports,Ireland stopped South Africa #39;s grand slam bid in its tracks as world champions England and southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand swept to easy victories in yesterday #39;s internationals.
World,"An eerie calm prevailed on the streets of this battered city on Saturday, as hundreds more foreigners awaited flights to Paris that would spirit them away "
World,"Even as American and Iraqi forces move to surround the last large group of insurgents in Falluja this weekend, they are also scrambling to quell fighting that has erupted in many other Sunni towns and cities in Iraq."
World,Up to 40 suspected Islamist militants have been killed by Pakistani troops hunting al-Qaeda fighters close to the Afghan border. Several militant hideouts were also destroyed in the western region of South 
Business,Lawsuit alleges the software giant unlawfully attempted to eliminate competition from Novell #39;s WordPerfect and Quattro Pro applications.
Sci/Tech,"Sunnyvale, Calif.-- Advanced Micro Devices will take the high road and the low road in the chip market. Executives at the company #39;s annual analyst meeting in Sunnyvale Friday outlined a strategy that will, ideally "
Sports,Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman combined to fire a 10-under-par 62 and join Steve Flesch and Justin Leonard at the head of the Franklin Templeton Shootout leaderboard.
Sports,"THERE are times when the game is truly worth the candle, when you are in the stadium and conscious of the privilege. It was like that at Lansdowne Road yesterday as Ireland produced one of their great performances "
Sports,Valencia coach Claudio Ranieris job prospects are looking increasingly bleak after a goalless draw at home to Real Zaragoza. Ranieri was given a vote of confidence after last Sundays defeat by Getafe 
World," US troops were preventing a Red Crescent convoy of emergency aid from reaching helpless residents inside Fallujah on Saturday after allowing it as far as the main hospital, a spokesperson said."
World,"PESHAWAR, Nov 13: The Pakistan army captured the Shinkay area from the Al Qaeda-linked tribal and foreign militants in the Mehsud dominated area of South Waziristan on Saturday, said an army general."
Sports," Michigan State used a powerful rushing attack, a trick play and a key defensive stand to defeat No. 4 Wisconsin 49 14 Saturday and knock the Badgers out of the national championship race."
Sports, J.J. Arrington ran for 84 of his 121 yards in the second half and Aaron Rodgers shook off a slow start to throw two touchdown passes to help No. 5 California beat Washington 42 12 on Saturday.
Sports,Michael Owen may still not have tied down a regular starting spot at Real Madrid. But his recent record of five club goals in six games means he is certain to start for his country in the friendly 
Sports,"MOBILE, Ala. (SportsTicker) - After having the door opened for her, Heather Daly-Donofrio is walking right in. Ineligible to participate in the past, Daly-Donofrio carded an 8-under-par 64 in Saturday #39;s "
Sports,"AUBURN, Ala. Auburn tailbacks Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown combined for 260 yards of total offense and each scored a touchdown as the third-ranked Tigers dropped eighth-rated Georgia 24-to-6."
Sports,Roscoe Parrish returned a punt for a touchdown and caught a clinching late touchdown pass Saturday as 17th-ranked Miami got back into the ACC title race by beating No.
Sports,NAPLES - Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch combined for a 9-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Hank Kuehne and former Florida State standout Jeff Sluman on Friday after the first round of the Franklin Templeton Shootout.
Sci/Tech,"London-based Vodafone has finally rolled out its mass-market third-generation (or 3G) mobile telephone services after a four-year wait, billions of pounds spent on licences and numerous delays."
Sports," Courtney Lewis scored on a 25 yard run on the first play of overtime and Melvin Bullitt swatted away Sonny Cumbie's fourth down pass into the end zone, sending the Aggies to a thrilling 32 25 win over Texas Tech on Saturday."
Sports," Frank Gore rushed for 195 yards and a touchdown, Roscoe Parrish scored twice in the fourth quarter and No."
Sports, Roscoe Parrish returned a punt for a touchdown and caught a clinching touchdown pass in the final minute Saturday as Miami got back into the ACC title race by beating No. 10 Virginia 31 21.
Sports, Premier League leader Chelsea kept winning with a 4 1 victory over Fulham on Saturday while Arsenal recorded its first league victory in three weeks by rallying past Tottenham 5 4.
Sports, Krissy Wendell had a hat trick in the United States' 6 3 victory over Sweden on Saturday that put the Americans into the gold medal game of the Four Nations Cup international women's hockey tournament.
Sports," Lindsay Davenport rallied for a 3 6, 7 5, 6 1 victory over Serena Williams in the WTA Championships on Saturday, although her No. 1 ranking remained in peril."
Business,IRELANDS online bookmakers are lining up to grab a share of the \$73 billion (56.3 billion) American gambling market following a landmark ruling by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) last week that US legislation prohibiting gambling over the 
Business,"Milton H. Cohen, a securities lawyer whose insights into the stock market became the basis for innumerable regulatory proposals over the last 40 years, died Oct. 30 at his home in Haverford, Pa."
Sports,The American tycoon Malcolm Glazer is preparing a 780m hostile bid for Manchester United after dramatically forcing three of the club #39;s directors off the board.
Sports,"Jacques Santini, who resigned as Tottenham #39;s head coach nine days ago citing  quot;private issues quot; in his personal life, last night ignited a bitter feud with the north London "
Sports,Struggling Spanish champions Valencia failed to win for their tenth straight match on Saturday as they were held 0-0 at home by Real Zaragoza in the Primera Liga.
World,"Tony Blair led the tributes to the murdered hostage Ken Bigley yesterday at a memorial service in Liverpool which was also attended by Cherie Blair and the Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw."
World," Despite progress, many ""stumbling stones"" still stand in the way to greater harmony between the branches of Christianity, Pope John Paul II said Saturday."
World," Interior ministers of Iraq's neighboring states plus Egypt are to convene for a two day meeting in Tehran on Nov. 30, Iran's official news agency reported Saturday."
World," Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said he will talk to Colin Powell about the need to end Israel's policy of ""targeted killings"" of Palestinian leaders when the U.S. secretary of state visits this month."
World," Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, will marry a 39 year old official working with Tokyo's metropolitan government, press reports said."
World," Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart trouble, went to a hospital Saturday after experiencing shortness of breath. Tests found no abnormalities, an aide said, and Cheney left after three hours."
World, Californians will soon see advertisements urging them to help give Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and other foreign born citizens the chance to run for president.
Sci/Tech," The Census Bureau says the population of those 65 and older will increase more rapidly in the West than in any other area of the country. While retirees settle in, states are figuring out how to keep up with an aging population. Will there be enough doctors and nurses? Hospitals and nursing homes? Will housing be affordable?"
Sci/Tech,"With Microsoft's entrance into the portable music business, Apple's Steve Jobs must do what he has failed to do in the past: prevail over his old nemesis, Bill Gates."
Sci/Tech,A proposal to build the world's largest offshore wind power plant in Nantucket Sound is pitting environmentalists against opponents who foresee it as a blight.
Sci/Tech,"Free riders have hit the jackpot in the digital revolution, and we'd better deal with it."
Sci/Tech,"Stephan Paternot, co-founder of theglobe.com, is reinventing himself with Palm Star Entertainment."
Sci/Tech,Residents wanting to meet their neighbors are doing so electronically through the Web site MeetTheNeighbors.org.
Business,"The president of the AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that organized labor, facing the second term of an administration it fought hard to beat in last week #39;s election, would "
Business,"Software giant Microsoft Corp. opened its wallet again Monday to clear more of its courtroom problems, paying \$536 million to rival Novell Inc."
Business,"FRANKFURT The German economy slowed in the third quarter, the government said Thursday, amid signs that the rise in the euro is taking a toll on exports."
Sci/Tech,Worldwide shipments of personal digital assistants (PDAs) using Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows CE operating system have surpassed those using PalmSource Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers have for the first time established the existence of odd-parity superconductors, materials that can carry electric current without any resistance."
Sports,"The notable 18th century pamphleteers remarks addressed the obstacles faced by American colonists seeking to wrest control of their destinies from George III, but in 2004 his words could easily be applied to anyone seeking to wrest control of the "
Sports,"THE glory days have returned to White Hart Lane. When Spurs new first-team coach Martin Jol promised a return to the traditions of the 1960s, nobody could have believed he was so determined to act so quickly and so literally."
World,"If Yasser Arafat #39;s death does improve the prospects of peace between Israel and the Palestinians, here #39;s what the United States should do about it: Nothing."
World,"Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo has fired his army chief of staff, Gen Mathias Doue, the BBC reported Saturday. Gbagbo hired Col Philipe Mangou, the field commander "
Sci/Tech," The signs say ""KEEP OUT"" and warn of radiation contamination, but the mushroom pickers trudge right past them carrying their pails. Eighteen years after the reactor at Chernobyl in neighboring Ukraine exploded, spewing a cloud of radiation that blew north and contaminated 22 percent of this ex Soviet republic, activists warn of a new threat facing Belarusians: the longing to return to normal life."
Sci/Tech," Politicians in the nation's capital have been reluctant to set limits on the carbon dioxide pollution that is expected to warm the planet by 4 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit during the next century, citing uncertainty about the severity of the threat. But that uncertainty may have shrunk somewhat with the release last week of two scientific reports suggesting that global warming is not just a hypothetical possibility, but a real phenomenon that has already started transforming especially sensitive parts of the globe."
World,"Soaring childhood obesity rates will increase diabetes rates across the globe, international agencies warn."
Sci/Tech,"\\Wednesday we pushed a new build of Rojo  which introduced a few new and\important features:\\* Tags *\\Chris does a good job of explaining  tags so I'll start there:\\""Feeling taggy? Some prominent bloggers have been talking about tags and there\have been some fascinating discussions about how tags, also known as keywords,\can facilitate the ""merging of personal information architecture and\public/shared/group/emergent information architecture."" But if you have been\using sites like del.icio.us or Flickr you don't need to read this high-brow\stuff to know: tags are cool. They are an easy way to categorize your stuff\and a great way to see what your friends are categorizing as well.""\\Tags ar ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"America Online is tapping the vast media assets of parent company Time Warner to outdo rivals Google, Yahoo and Microsoft in the search wars."
Sports,Ireland forged South Africa #39;s ill-judged pre-match words into a steely response which sentenced the Tri-Nations champions to a dramatic defeat and shattered Springbok dreams 
Sports,"MLS Cup 2004 has the makings of a classic match-up, pitting the freewheeling attack of DC United against the solidly defensive Kansas City Wizards."
Sports,"The Spartans upset No. 4 Wisconsin, 49-14, Saturday to open the door for the Wolverines to go to the Rose Bowl with an outright Big Ten championship."
Sports,"CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Eighteenth-ranked Miami stayed in the ACC title race by beating tenth-ranked Virginia 31-to-21. That leaves the Hurricanes, Cavaliers and Florida State all with two losses while conference leader Virginia Tech has one."
World,"Prince Charles joined 140 military widows Saturday for an annual ceremony honoring Britain #39;s war dead, including those killed in Iraq."
Sports,MANCHESTER United will draft in extra security for today #39;s annual meeting amid fears of protests from fans opposed to Malcolm Glazer #39;s planned take-over.
Sports,"Never in the University of Wisconsin football programs 115-year history have the Badgers been 10-0. That could happen today in East Lansing, Mich."
Business,"A German finance official urged the United States to tackle its twin deficits during President George W. Bush #39;s second term to counter concerns weighing on financial markets, a magazine reported Saturday."
Sports,Captain Becks has been out since suffering two fractured ribs in the World Cup qualifier against Wales five weeks ago. But the Real Madrid star expects to return to action during tomorrows home game with Spanish minnows Albacete.
Sports,The French and Dutch managers of north London #39;s two great football clubs used the same old English word to describe the extraordinary events at White Lane Hart yesterday.
Sports,"The Popular Front of Yorkshire #39;s takeover of the England dressing room is in full swing. The Holy not-far-from Wakefield Trinity of skipper Jason Robinson, fly-half Charlie Hodgson and vice-captain Mike Tindall "
Sci/Tech," Less than a week after a collecting a  #36;536 million settlement from Microsoft Corp. over antitrust complaints in Europe, Novell Inc. filed a lawsuit accusing the software giant of violating U.S. antitrust laws."
World," A German finance official urged the United States to tackle its twin deficits during President Bush's second term to counter concerns weighing on financial markets, a magazine reported Saturday."
World," Marwan Barghouti, a leader of the Palestinian uprising jailed by Israel but perhaps the strongest candidate to oust Yasser Arafat's old guard of politicians, plans to run in upcoming presidential elections, a person close to Barghouti said Saturday."
Sports, The start of the Utah Wyoming football game was delayed nearly two hours Saturday night because of a brownout at War Memorial Stadium.
Sci/Tech," As pests, adware, and other malicious applications infiltrate corporate computers with greater frequency, some vendors, including McAfee and Computer Associates, are bundling anti spyware into security management suites, giving IT more tools to control the hazard."
Sports," Second seeded Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States defeated Gaston Etlis and Martin Rodriguez 6 3, 7 6 Saturday in an opening round doubles match at the ATP Masters Cup."
Sports," Marshawn Lynch rushed for 121  yards and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 5 California to a  42 12 victory over Washington Saturday at Husky Stadium. Aaron  Rodgers threw a pair of touchdown passes for the Golden Bears  (8 1, 6 1 Pac 10), who are having their best season in 13  years."
World," West African leaders meet in Nigeria on  Sunday to discuss a deepening crisis in Ivory Coast, one of the  region's former economic powerhouses where a week of unrest has  caused some 5,000 expatriates to flee."
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists have discovered a cache of artifacts near South Padre Island that they say could be up to 5,000 years old, potentially providing new clues about early peoples of the Texas coast."
Sci/Tech," Oyster reefs in Alabama suffered severe damage from Hurricane Ivan's wave surge, which flushed out an estimated 80 percent of the  #36;4 million crop, disrupting the livelihood of some 200 oystermen who work the reefs in winter."
World,"Television adverts for unhealthy foods would not be shown until after 9pm, under a plan before the government."
Sports,"The Bison collect their first road victory of the season, 10-7, against Bethune Cookman on Saturday. Jarah Williams catches the game-winning touchdown pass."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to build on the success of a shoe that generated big sales but also some snickers when it was introduced 15 years ago, Reebok Inc."
Sports, Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups missed Saturday night's game against the Utah Jazz because of a sprained ankle.
Business,"ACROSS the Euro-zone last week there were tell-tale signs of panic setting in. To the evident worries of the euro being forced to further record highs against the dollar, were added grim evidence by the weekend of a sharp economic slowdown."
Sports,"IT WAS expected to be a ritual slaughter and so it proved as the predominantly amateur Canada side was thrashed by England yesterday, but despite the feast of tries and impressive scoreline, Englands new manager, Andy Robinson will spend this coming "
Sports,"COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Ticker) -- In the end, the Texas A amp;M defense was able to withstand the top-ranked passing attack of Texas Tech."
World,"Prince Charles laid a wreath at London #39;s Cenotaph monument Saturday, as part of Britain #39;s Remembrance ceremonies for the country #39;s war dead."
Sports,"The Tri-Nations Championship has not been going that long, but when its champions come calling on Europe, the aura of the southern hemisphere in all its rugby majesty tends to come with them."
World," Princess Sayako, the 35 year old only  daughter of the Japanese emperor, is set to marry a commoner  and leave the imperial family, Japanese media said on Sunday."
World,"Thousands of Indians around Bhopal are still at risk of poisoning 20 years after a gas disaster, a BBC probe reveals."
World,"Rap artist ODB collapses and dies, aged 35, while working in a recording studio."
Business,"In the macho world of the Pentagon, Darleen A. Druyun was rare: a woman who had scaled the heights of power, controlled billions of dollars in weapons programs and could punish or reward global corporations and the men who ran them."
Business,"General Motors Corp and the Ford Motor Co will offer anti-rollover technology as standard equipment on 1.8 million of their SUVs next year, in a sweeping adoption of the safety technology."
Sci/Tech,Google engineers must have breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when rival Microsoft Corp. rolled out a new search engine that proved glitchy and failed to wow reviewers.
Sci/Tech,"NASA engineers and researchers are gearing up to end a research program with a world-record flight approaching 7,000 mph. If weather permits, a wedge-shape X-43 unmanned craft will make the final "
Sci/Tech,"According to a story written by the Associated Press today, Marvel Enterprises is suing South Korea-based NCsoft and San Jose-based Cryptic Studios over their MMORPG City of Heroes."
Sports,  Jermaine O #39;Neal #39;s solid play helped the Indiana Pacers end a rocky week on a positive note. O #39;Neal had 33 points and 12 rebounds as the Pacers snapped a two game slide with a 103 97 victory over the New York Knicks .
Sports,"It certainly isnt the most massive lineup that Milwaukee Bucks coach Terry Porter can put on the court. When the Bucks employ their  quot;small quot; lineup, Joe Smith moves from power forward to center."
Sports,Fitz Hill looked like he had just lost his best friend when the final gun sounded. The heart-ache continues in San Jose as Fresno looms on the schedule.
Sports,"13.11.04 - By Rev. Marc Axelrod: The Real Deal needs to pack it in. Larry beat Evander all over the ring tonight. Evander looked every one of his 42 years, as he was outfought and outsped all night long."
Sports,"Like most Alabama fans, injured quarterback Brodie Croyle will sweat out tonight #39;s LSU game at home. If, somehow, the Crimson Tide can knock off the 17th-ranked Tigers, Croyle "
Sports,World number one Roger Federer says his title defence at the ATP Masters Cup in Houston will be the stepping stone to his 2005 campaign.
Sports,"When DC United opened camp more than nine months ago, snow and ice covered the training grounds around the back side of RFK Stadium."
World," Taleban linked militants threatening to kill three UN hostages are accusing the United States of hampering their release, although an Afghan official says a ransom demand is the main stumbling block."
World,"Police have raided a suspected training camp of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers #39; Party (PKK) in the south of the Netherlands, arresting 29 people."
World,A review of Merck's handling of Vioxx suggests that actions the company took - and did not take - may have affected the health of potentially thousands of patients.
World,Carlos Ruiz led Guatemala to a 1-0 win over Bolivia in an international exhibition at RFK Stadium on Saturday night.
World,"<p></p><p> By Carlos A. DeJuana</p><p> SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - If Ken Marshall were back inhis native Australia, he reckons he would need only half thestaff he has in Brazil to run his small import-export business.</p>"
Sports,"While Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville pleaded with his team this week to stay focused on its own business, the Tigers were dismayed that their unbeaten record had earned them only three votes as the country #39;s No."
Sports,"MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- After getting off to a slow start, Michael Redd provided a fantastic finish. Redd scored a season-high 30 points, including a pair of clutch jumpers in the final 90 seconds that lifted "
Sports,"The clouds gathered again over the Knicks on Saturday, just days after they pushed them away. On the first stop of a four-game trip that is threatening to derail their "
Sports,LSU defensive end Marcus Spears and linebacker Cameron Vaughn combined for the go-ahead touchdown to help the No. 17 Tigers beat Alabama 26-10 on Saturday night.
World,"A US Marine arrests Iraqi men in the western part of Fallujah, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004. About 80 percent of the city was said to be under US control, with insurgents pushed into a narrow corner."
World,"Dutch national anti-terrorism police today arrested more than 20 suspected Kurdish rebels at a paramilitary training camp in the southern Netherlands, according to reports."
Sci/Tech,"\\Firefox is certainly  spreading:\\""Fans of Mozilla's free, open-source Firefox browser make the ardent Apple\faithful look like a bunch of slackers. Their community-generated Spread\Firefox (SFX) campaign, launched less than two months ago, is already one of\the watershed campaigns in interactive marketing history. It's helped generate\over a million downloads per day since Firefox went out of beta on Tuesday;\registered over 25,000 volunteer marketers; encouraged about 100,000 Web sites\to display promotional buttons and banners; generated wall-to-wall coverage in\the blogosphere and mainstream media; and raised a quarter of a million\dollars for a full-page ad in The New York Times.""\\The  ...\\"
Sports," NORMAN, Okla. (Sports Network) - Jason White completed  29-of-35 passes for 383 yards and three touchdowns as No. 2  Oklahoma dominated Nebraska, 30-3, in Big 12 action at Memorial  Stadium."
Sports," Top ranked Lindsay Davenport pulled  off a stunning 3 6, 7 5, 6 1 win over Serena Williams at the  WTA Tour Championships on Saturday, but her battling effort was  not enough to get her into the semifinals."
Sci/Tech,"An era will come to an end when IBM sells off its computer manufacturing business, according to The New York Times. A Chinese company seems the likely buyer, and the deal should fetch upward of \$2 billion."
Sports," Evander Holyfield may have finally run out of reasons to keep fighting. If so, it appears he'll be the last one to admit it. The former heavyweight champion's sad decline continued Saturday night when he was dominated by a journeyman fighter who wouldn't have lasted six rounds with him during his prime."
Sci/Tech," The woman who writes Wonkette! needed no introduction and offered no apologies Saturday, telling her peers in online journalism that Web logs like hers have spurred a quicker response to breaking news by major media outlets."
Sports," Lamar Odom had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to give coach Rudy Tomjanovich a victory over the Houston Rockets 84 79 Saturday night."
Sports," Once again, the ailing and short handed Indiana Pacers built a big lead. This time, they were able to hold off New York's furious comeback. Jermaine O'Neal had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Ron Artest marked his 25th birthday with 22 points and Stephen Jackson added 19 as the Pacers fought off fatigue and beat the Knicks 103 97 Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"If clear skies break over southern California tomorrow, a B-52 bomber will take off from Edwards air force base and head out over the Pacific."
Sports,On one end of the phone line is Jason Campbell. Hes getting ready to play in one of the biggest Auburn games ever against Georgia.
Sports,"Milwaukee Bucks #39; Erick Strickland is fouled by New Orleans Hornets #39; Lee Nailon as he puts up a shot during the fourth quarter Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, in Milwaukee."
Sports,"It seems San Jose State is the football-team equivalent of a morning person, doing its best work Saturday at Spartan Stadium when many people were still in bed."
Sports,"Even if Evander Holyfield is not ready to leave boxing, most of his skills have already departed. Losing for the fifth time in his last eight bouts, Holyfield (38-8-2) was beaten by Larry "
Sports,Roscoe Parrish looked like he had sealed the game once already with a dazzling 62-yard punt return for a touchdown. But when No. 10 Virginia rallied on Saturday and the Miami Hurricanes 
World,"Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei pledged Saturday that presidential elections would be held within 60 days to replace late leader Yasser Arafat, while the Palestinian "
World,"Frightened foreigners, many of them longtime residents of this country, piled into buses, boats and planes Saturday as a French-run evacuation widened, despite "
World,Police have arrested two men and seized three million ecstasy tablets that the pair is accused of importing from Poland hidden inside a bakery oven.
Sci/Tech," The Internet will change the way news is provided to the world by giving consumers the power to demand and receive any sports score, analysis or breaking story instantly, the head of the world's largest news organization said."
Sci/Tech,Napster creator Shawn Fanning is trying to make peace with the music industry. His newest venture will help the record labels and peer-to-peer networks work together to create new digital music businesses. By Katie Dean.
Sports," Chris Webber had a season high 28 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Sacramento Kings shake off their worst loss of the early season and beat the Phoenix Suns 113 111 Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. government's weather data is now available in a more friendly XML format, so everyone can make use of it. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Firefox is a safe, free, fast, simple and compatible Web browser that may be the answer to letting go of Internet Explorer once and for all."
Sci/Tech,The \$3 billion initiative may have the unintended consequence of slowing research nationwide and creating a backlash from religious conservatives.
World," The latest failed attempt to revive peace talks is bad news for Sri Lanka's economy, already in trouble from high inflation, a foreign exchange crisis and a falling rupee."
Sports," Cancer conquering coach Rudy Tomjanovich has made an emotional and triumphant homecoming here, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to an 84 79 victory over Houston, a team he served for 34 years."
Sports, Lamar Odom supplemented 20 points with  13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big  night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an  84 79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.
Business,"Just as the PhD crowd emerge with different interpretations of today's economy, everyday Americans battling to balance the checkbook hold diverse opinions about where things stand now and in the future."
Business,Children in America are becoming deeply enmeshed in the consumer culture of getting and spending.
Business,"When New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer accused insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. last month of taking kickbacks from insurers, resulting in higher premiums for clients, he raised questions for the "
Sports,"Lamar Odom had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to give coach Rudy Tomjanovich a victory over the Houston Rockets 84-79 Saturday night."
Sports,Dale Earnhardt Jr. liked the blue-and-yellow threads his Busch Series driver was sporting in yesterday #39;s Bi-Lo 200. He liked the silver hardware he was hoist- ing afterward even better.
Business,"Eurostar will hold celebrations in three countries marking a decade of service, in which it is still yet to make a profit."
World," The European Union is considering a  shift in policy toward Cuba that would get it back on speaking  terms with President Fidel Castro's government, diplomats said."
Sci/Tech,"\\The Mozilla foundation may be considering a desktop search implementation :\\""Having launched the much-awaited Version 1.0 of the Firefox browser yesterday\(see story), The Mozilla Foundation is busy planning enhancements to the\open-source product, including the possibility of integrating it with a\variety of desktop search tools. The Mozilla Foundation also wants to place\Firefox in PCs through reseller deals with PC hardware vendors and continue to\sharpen the product's pop-up ad-blocking technology.""\\I'm not sure this is a good idea.  Maybe it is though.  The technology just\isn't there for cross platform search.\\I'd have to suggest using Lucene but using GCJ for a native compile into  ...\\"
World,"Hundreds of US troops are diverted from Falluja to Mosul, as violence continues to spread to other areas of Iraq."
Business,"Hurricane Frances was on its way, threatening a direct hit on Florida. Far away, in Bentonville, Ark., executives at Wal-Mart Stores decided the situation offered a chance to use one of "
Business,The Salvation Armys annual Red Kettle campaign started Thursday at department stores and shopping centers throughout the Arkansas River Valley.
Business,"  Electronic anti rollover systems will become standard equipment on 1.8 million sport utility vehicles from GM and Ford in 2005, the automakers announced last week."
Business,"  Labor problems will intrude on the Magic Kingdom in the next week, days ahead of Walt Disney Co. #39;s fiscal fourth quarter earnings report."
Sci/Tech,"A panel of leading computer scientists warned in a report issued last week that unless the US federal government significantly increased support for advanced research on supercomputing, the US would be unable to retain its lead on that technological front "
Sci/Tech,"A Boeing Co.-led team has successfully fired for the first time a powerful laser meant to fly aboard a modified 747 as part of a US ballistic missile defense shield, officials said on Friday."
Sports,Lindsay Davenport #39;s world number one ranking is in doubt after she failed to make the finals of the WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles.
Sports," On the north side of the field at Manchester United #39;s Old Trafford, a solemn occasion took place earlier this week."
Sports,"Right from the start of the biggest game in the country this week, one team was clearly ready to play bigger than the other, Auburn fulfilling its reputation while the Bulldogs continued to put holes in the one they brought into the season."
Sports,"For Roger Federer, simple equates to sanity. Simple is his stated game plan. He has put a box around his life, and only the important things are allowed in."
Sports,"That #39;s how they #39;ve been linked, since the first Hollywood minute. That #39;s how they #39;ll be judged, until something short of death do they part."
Sports,"LAKE PLACID, NY Nov 13, 2004 - Sarah Vaillancourt scored what proved to be the game-winning goal midway through the first period, and Canada advanced to the final of the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament with a 4-1 victory over "
Sports,"  With his team hanging onto a one point lead at the half, Cal coach Jeff Tedford said he was fairly restrained. He #39;d already let the Bears have it before the game."
World,"In a milieu where assassination is the normal vehicle for succession and alliances shift as rapidly as sand grains in the tidal zone, Arafat remained the premier spokesman for the Palestinian people for 35 years and died in bed at age 75."
World,Hundreds of frightened Europeans continued fleeing Ivory Coast on Saturday as an emergency summit on the violence-torn west African country was set to open in Nigeria.
World,led troops battling for control of Fallujah yesterday took their fight against rebels to the south of the Iraqi city as scores of insurgents opened a new front in Mosul in the north.
World,"What #39;s wrong with this picture? The airspace over the city is declared off-limits to all unauthorized aircraft. Some 200 police, including rooftop snipers and antiterror "
World,"Japan #39;s Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, plans to marry a 39-year-old Tokyo metropolitan government official early next year, media reports said Sunday."
World,"About 5,000 South Korean farmers fought running battles with police in the streets of Seoul on Saturday during a protest against a government plan to further ease rice imports."
World,"All around the world, Muslims have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -- a time of abstaining from food and drink, and a renewal of the soul."
Sports, Lamar Odom supplemented 20 points with 13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an 84 79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.
Sports," Jordan Palmer threw a 25 yard touchdown pass to Johnnie Lee to give No. 23 Texas El Paso the lead in double overtime, then Rice's Ed Bailey fumbled on the 2 to give the Miners a 35 28 victory Saturday night."
World,"A day after Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s funeral, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky arrived in the Middle East amid an atmosphere of anxiety about what will happen next."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has rolled out its long-planned response to Google and Yahoo in the Internet search industry, but with an uncharacteristically soft-sell approach."
Sports,"With No. 1 Lindsay Davenport missing out on qualifying for the semifinals, the No. 1 ranking is in Amelie Mauresmo #39;s reach. Today, we #39;ll test how much she #39;s feeling the pressure of going for No."
World,"The three days of festivities marking the end of the month of Ramadan, Id al-Fitr, which began yesterday in the Palestinian Authority, give the leadership something of a brief time-out "
Sci/Tech,"If the southern California coast is favored with clear skies and low turbulence on November 15, it could be a really big day for aviation history and for IISc/IIT Distinguished Alumni Dr Ajay Kumar."
Sports,"The Editors: Larry Donald easily out maneuvered and out punching former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Atlanta, Georgia #39;s former four-time champion was never in the fight, never a threat to "
World," Yasser Arafat was buried Friday in the place where he spent his last years as a prisoner, buried in a huge and chaotic outpouring of grief for the man who embodied the Palestinian people #39;s dream of statehood."
World,"Japanese Princess Sayako would be married next spring with a Tokyo metropolitan government employee, Japanese media reported Sunday."
World,A major security operation is under way in Chile ahead of an annual Apec summit in the South American nation.
Sports," LenDale White is often overshadowed by electrifying teammate Reggie Bush. He wasn't Saturday night. While Bush was held in check, White ran for 118 yards on 16 carries and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Southern California to a 49 9 victory over outmanned Arizona."
Sci/Tech,NASA will attempt to set the world speed record for an air-intake engine tomorrow. The X-43A Hyper-X is a supersonic ramjet that may lead to more efficient launch vehicles and missiles in the future.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - John Ruiz retained his World Boxing Association heavyweight title with a controversial but unanimous decision over Andrew Golota on the  quot;The Battle for Heavyweight Supremacy quot; fight card at Madison Square Garden."
Sports,"ranked Auburn stated its Orange Bowl case in emphatic fashion yesterday at Jordan Hare Stadium, treating the college football world to a 24 6 thrashing of No."
Sports,The Los Angeles Lakers gave their Coach Rudy Tomjanovich a triumphant return to Houston Saturday night with an 84-79 victory over the Rockets.
Sports,"PORTLAND, Ore. Zach Randolph had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers got a last-second break to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-to-102."
World,"During Ramadan muslims fast each day from sunrise to sunset, practice abstinence and seek repentance and spiritual guidance. As of today Ramadan is over but not for all muslims."
Sports," Vernon Wells went 3 for 4 with a homer, and David Ortiz also homered for the touring major leaguers in a 5 0 victory over the Japanese All Stars."
Business,"On a crisp afternoon, Ethel Lawrence Boulevard looks like any other street in the comfortable suburb of Mount Laurel. Kids play football in front of gray Cape Cod apartments "
Business,"Now that the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed that Asian soybean rust has been found in Louisiana, the first known incidence of the fungus in North America, the next step is forming a response to its arrival."
Sci/Tech,The first flight attempt in June 2001 failed when the booster rocket went out of control and the full stackthe booster rocket and X-43A combinationwas destroyed by ground controllers.
Sci/Tech,even if they #39;re still contaminated from the World Trade Center attacks. Three years after the Twin Towers #39; collapse and eight months 
Sci/Tech,"PACKING a revolutionary engine that one day may send a robot scout into deep space, Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon enters a key phase on Monday when the cube-shaped spacecraft is injected into lunar orbit."
Sci/Tech,"In the increasingly competitive battle for biotech prominence, California just played a trump card: Proposition 71, a voter-approved initiative to spend \$3 billion on stem-cell research over the next decade."
Sci/Tech,"By the numbers. By Shari Rudavsky. Jon Steinberg, 18, takes careful aim and shoots. Red spray fills the air, and the target falls dead, as Steinberg laughs lightly and says,  quot;There #39;s the blood."
Sci/Tech,"I have decided to pay attention to this subject one last time, at least until Dell finally releases either desktop PCs or servers equipped with AMD processors."
Sci/Tech,"There is a distinction between the layman #39;s use of the term theory and the word #39;s meaning in the scientific world. That distinction seems lost in Cobb County, where thousands of dollars have been spent as "
Sci/Tech,"In a step toward creation of a weapon to shoot down ballistic missiles, a laser designed to be mounted in a jet was test-fired for the first time at Edwards Air Force Base."
Sports,"Maria Sharapova of Russia screams after missing a shot in her match against Vera Zvonareva of Russia at the WTA Championships in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 12, 2004."
Sports,"They could sit Rudy Tomjanovich in front of a Houston Rockets backdrop in a room full of his media friends, put his face on every scorecard in Toyota Center and hand him a microphone at midcourt to address the crowd."
Sports,"string tailback Chris Markey ran for 131 yards to lead UCLA to a 34 26 victory over Oregon on Saturday. Markey, playing because of an injury to starter Maurice Drew, also caught five passes for 84 yards "
Sports,"A disturbing trend has returned to South Carolinas secondary at the time the Gamecocks hate to see it the most. As happened so often in USCs embarrassing, 63-17 "
World,"As grieving Palestinians flocked to Yasser Arafat #39;s tomb to pay their last respects, his successors yesterday promised a swift election to replace him."
World,"On a continent that absorbs 75 percent of the world #39;s UN peacekeeping forces and budget, Ivory Coast #39;s violent downward spiral threatens hard-won gains against West Africa #39;s devastating civil wars of the 1990s."
World,"BANGKOK (AFP) - A 60-year-old Buddhist man has been killed and seven people injured in a blast at a market in southern Thailand, the fourth in less than 24 hours in the violence-wracked Muslim-majority area, police said."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Nov 11, 2004 - A planned government study into how children #39;s bodies absorb pesticides and other chemicals has been temporarily suspended due to ethical concerns."
Sci/Tech,"Remember how people would stand in line for hours to see the first showing of a hot new movie? This week, a video game generated the same kind of excitement."
Sports,Lindsay Davenport found herself in an unusual position at the WTA Tour Championships at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon. She was both a winner and a loser.
Sports,Northern Ireland #39;s Darren Clarke smashed the course record as he sealed victory in the Taiheiyo Masters. Clarke was 22 under for the tournament after a final round of 68 which left him six shots ahead of Britain #39;s Lee Westwood and Japan #39;s Nozomi Kawahara.
Sports,Washington State #39;s dream of a fourth consecutive bowl trip was exterminated last night by the strong right arm of Arizona State quarterback Andrew Walter in Sun Devil Stadium.
Business,"When Reggie Wong was growing up in Boston's Chinatown, ''We had one kind of soy sauce, quot; he says."
Business,The Massachusetts attorney general's office is investigating the state's health insurance industry over lucrative commissions offered brokers who are supposed to bring employers the best insurance deals.
Business,"Norris Edgecombe doesn't have a fireplace in his Dorchester home, but he builds 10 to 20 roaring fires a night."
Business,"With so many jobs pruned from corporate payrolls in recent years, interest in the gestalt of being fired -- the hows and whys, the trauma and consequences -- is understandably high. Witness the surprising success of the television series  quot;The Apprentice. quot;"
Business,"When Carolyn Wood, a computer programmer, retired two years ago at 63, her husband, Paul, an English professor in Philadelphia, followed suit, even though it meant forfeiting some benefits because he was just shy of his 60th birthday."
Business,"If you have a credit card with a variable interest rate, you may have noticed your rates have been going up."
Business,So you've decided to sell your small company. You figure that all you have to do is put an ad in a newspaper or trade publication and you'll have a buyer in no time.
Business,"In 2000, Erin Brockovich-Ellis became the focus of a film about her efforts to expose an energy company's contamination of a community's water supply. Actress Julia Roberts played the role of the flamboyant, in-your-face environmental researcher. This week, Brockovich-Ellis, now 44, will be a keynote speaker at the W omen in Leadership Summit sponsored by Linkage Inc., a Massachusetts leadership ..."
Sci/Tech,"Users are finding lots of inventive ways to lose precious files, say data recovery experts."
Business,"The national and state economies continue to expand, giving the Federal Reserve room for further interest rate increases, said Mike Helmar, who follows North Carolina for Economy."
Sci/Tech,"The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended a controversial study aimed at exploring how infants and toddlers absorb pesticides and other household chemicals, officials said this past week."
World," U.S. military officials said Saturday that American troops had now ""occupied"" the entire city of Fallujah and there were no more major concentrations of insurgents still fighting after nearly a week of intense urban combat."
Sci/Tech," One of the great things about digital photography is that you don't have to live with your mistakes. If you turned somebody's eyes red with your camera's flash, you can fix that goof with the right program. Better yet, that same software can organize your shots, share them online and even weave them together in slide shows."
World," The death toll from a bombing in the Indonesian province of Central Sulawesi has risen to six, a hospital worker said."
Sci/Tech," With more native drivers than ever, Pervasive Software's data integration suite packs a punch."
Sports," Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke won the Taiheiyo Masters on Sunday, closing with 4 under 68 for a six stroke victory."
Sports,"  The defiant tone was set the moment Boston College's motorcade arrived at the foot of West Virginia's campus yesterday and began chugging its way up the hill on Patteson Drive, escorted by four State Police cruisers, sirens blaring. The caravan of four buses streaked past a queue of cars waiting to make a left turn onto University ..."
Sports,  We can only imagine how enjoyable that flight home was for the Boston College party.
Sports,  John Ruiz took winning ugly to new depths last night at Madison Square Garden.
Sports,"CARSON, Calif. -- Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups. He liked the first a lot better."
Sports,"Once again, the ailing and shorthanded Indiana Pacers built a big lead. This time, they were able to hold off New York's furious comeback."
Sports,"  Ryan Ohliger fondly remembered how he used to come to Mountaineer Field to watch the football games of his big brother, Jon , a former West Virginia kicker. He also remembered how he used to delight in sitting among the leather lunged West Virginia students who always unleashed a verbal barrage on opposing players."
Sports,"For the 19th time in the program's history, the Babson College men's soccer team has advanced to the NCAA Division 3 tournament. Coached by Jon Anderson, a member of Babson's first (of three) national championship team in 1975, the Beavers started with a 4-3-1 record but bounced back to win 11 of their last 12 matches, including victories over nationally ..."
Sports,"It was a bittersweet soccer season for Jocelyn Savastano. The former Plymouth North star and Globe All-Scholastic set school, conference, and national records in the first seven games for Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H."
Sports,"  For 24 years, there had been nothing but nightmares for Harvard's football team inside Ben Franklin's haunted house. The second chance field goal on a mysterious roughing the kicker penalty that beat the Crimson in 1982. The missed field goal on the last play that cost them the title in 2000. The blowouts    38 7 in 1984, 52 13 in 1988, 33 0 ..."
Sports,Senior tailback Robert Carr rushed for 160 yards on 32 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead Yale to a 21-9 win over Princeton yesterday in New Haven.
Sports,"  Tyler Palko became the first quarterback to throw five touchdown passes against Notre Dame, four in the first half alone, and Josh Cummings kicked a 32 yard field goal with one second left to give the Panthers a 41 38 victory over the 24th ranked Irish yesterday."
Sports,  All Auburn can do now is take care of business the next few weeks and hope the votes and the computer rankings fall its way.
Sports,  The annual season finale between Amherst and Williams is always a passion play. Both schools come in with their gaudy US News  amp; World Report rankings of liberal arts colleges and a Red Sox/Yankees like disdain for each other.
Sports,"LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Vince Young scored on an 18-yard touchdown run with 4:11 left and threw a 22-yard TD pass to Tony Jeffery with 11 seconds remaining to rally No. 6 Texas past Kansas, 27-23, yesterday."
Sports,"  Michael Hart ran for 151 yards and a season high three touchdowns and No. 9 Michigan scored TDs the first five times it touched the ball in the second half to beat Northwestern , 42 20, yesterday."
Sports,Boston College's 36-17 victory over West Virginia yesterday put the Eagles in control of their destiny in terms of the Big East championship and the Bowl Championship Series berth that comes with it.
Sports,"  Andrew Walter passed for 332 yards and five touchdowns in his final home game last night and No. 20 Arizona State rolled past Washington State, 45 28."
Sports,"  Jason White threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 2 Oklahoma rout Nebraska, 30 3, last night."
Sports,"  Michigan State used a powerful rushing attack, a trick play, and a key defensive stand to beat No. 4 Wisconsin, 49 14, yesterday and knock the Badgers out of the national championship race."
Sports,"COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Courtney Lewis scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of overtime and Melvin Bullitt swatted away Sonny Cumbie's fourth-down pass in the end zone, sending No. 22 Texas A amp;M to a thrilling 32-25 win over Texas Tech yesterday."
World,Scientists say they are closer to understanding exactly how exercise is good for the heart.
World,"AIN EL HELWEH, Lebanon -- Shops and schools in this southern Palestinian refugee camp remained closed all weekend, mosque loudspeakers blared out Koranic verses, and soot from tires set alight when Yasser Arafat's death was announced settled on cars."
World,"MAKHACHKALA -- A suspect in a 1999 apartment building bombing that killed 64 people and helped trigger Moscow's renewed military campaign in Chechnya was brought to Russia yesterday after being arrested in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan, authorities said. Magomed Salikhov is suspected of helping organize the attack in the Dagestani city of Buinaksk, one of four apartment-house blasts ..."
World,  An exodus of foreigners from Ivory Coast showed no signs of easing yesterday as African leaders prepared to seek ways to end the crisis in the West African country.
World,  A mosque in the Netherlands' southeast was destroyed by fire yesterday in what seemed to be the latest suspected attack against an Islamic site since the killing of a Dutch filmmaker critical of Islamic fundamentalism.
Business,US Airways Group Inc. yesterday asked a federal bankruptcy judge to void labor agreements with three unions to help it slash costs and avoid liquidation.
Business," European economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter due to the strength of the euro and high oil prices, casting a pall over the prospects for the eurozone in the quarters ahead."
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW: The US-Russian crew manning the International Space Station will redock a spaceship later this month in preparation for spacewalks planned for next year, Russian Mission Control said."
Sci/Tech,"A panel of leading computer scientists has warned in a report that unless the US government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United States will be unable to retain its lead on that technological front."
Sports,"England captain David Beckham has revealed how he intends to bow out of international football after the 2006 World Cup finals. The Real Madrid midfielder, 29, is eager to play on at club level for several "
Sports,"UCLA coach Karl Dorrell, emotionally spent but glowing with pride, rubbed his eyes before he addressed the media. In the cramped dressing room next door, amid the singing from "
Sports,"The first question posed to Al Groh in his press conference last night, not surprisingly, concerned the Miami Hurricanes #39; big plays."
Sports, Wisconsin #39;s dream of an unbeaten season might have ended just before halftime Saturday at Michigan State.
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair was among the hundreds of people that attended an emotional service for a man kidnapped and killed in Iraq.
World,Yasser Arafat #39;s successors promised a swift election to replace him on Saturday as Palestinians flocked to his tomb to pay last respects to the former guerrilla who symbolized their hopes of a state.
World,"THE Dutch secret service has been infiltrated by an Islamic extremist linked to the killer of Theo van Gogh, the Dutch film-maker whose murder has accelerated Hollands transformation from one of Europes most tolerant countries into a society "
World,"SEOUL : Tens of thousands of workers have rallied here to protest a government reform bill aimed at stopping union militancy and securing flexible job markets, as a powerful labor group called a massive strike next week against the legislation."
Sci/Tech,"By virtually all measures, the Los Angeles basin, the bowl-shaped home to 17 million air-breathing humans, remains the nation's capital of bad air."
Sports,"He rolled to his right, bought as much time as possible and made the sort of touchdown pass that any veteran quarterback would envy."
Sports,"The weather could play a factor today in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Cooler temperatures, something drivers arent accustomed to at Darlington Raceway for the Southern 500, has changed the way drivers attack the track."
Sports,"It is only five games into the season for the Knicks, and Lenny Wilkens already is getting bored by watching his team follow the same script over and over."
Sports,Virginia #39;s ACC title hopes and chances of reaching its first Bowl Championship Series were Gore-d yesterday at Scott Stadium. Miami #39;s Frank Gore ran for 195 yards on 28 carries 
Sports,Michigan State used a powerful rushing attack to rout No. 4 Wisconsin 49-14 yesterday and knock the Badgers out of the national championship race.
Sports,"In a letter issued yesterday to parishioners, Archbishop Sean P. O #39;Malley for the first time acknowledged a link between church closings and the sex-abuse scandal, saying his mission is "
World,Emergency supplies from the Red Crescent in Iraq have arrived in the Fallujah. It #39;s the first batch of humanitarian aid transported to Fallujah since the US forces launched 
World,"Iraqi national security adviser Kasim Dawood said Saturday up to 1,000 insurgents have been killed in the six-day battle for Fallujah, CNN reported."
World,"RAMSTEIN, Germany The largest US military hospital overseas has had to add beds to handle the number of wounded soldiers coming in from Iraq."
World,Banned separatist party Batasuna is expected to call for an end to violence in the campaign for Basque independence.
World,Spec. Aaron Bugg had the muscles in his legs severed while in Iraq but Saturday he walked down the aisle with the woman he has loved since junior high.
World,"A federal judge has agreed to delay the trial of a former professor suspected of terrorist ties, in part because of publicity about the case during the state's U.S. Senate race and the amount of evidence that lawyers must study."
World,"Jose Fonseca scored three goals Saturday night, leading Mexico to a 5-0 victory over St. Kitts and Nevis in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier."
Sci/Tech,The BBC News website scoops a prestigious prize at Hollywood's Online News Association awards .
World," Several rounds of ammunition and grenades were stolen last week from British troops holding training exercises in Kenya's Rift Valley, the British High Commission in Nairobi said."
Business,"LOS ANGELES, Calif. - John Brynjolfsson #39;s advice to investors after the Federal Reserve raised short-term rates Wednesday - for the fourth time since June: Think like a squirrel, and put some acorns away for the winter."
Business,"Pilots at Delta Air Lines overwhelmingly approved a new five-year contract today with \$1 billion in annual concessions sought by the airline, which had threatened to file for bankruptcy if the pilots did not acquiesce."
Sports,"Evander Holyfield may have finally run out of reasons to keep fighting. If so, it appears he #39;ll be the last one to admit it. The former heavyweight champion #39;s sad decline continued last night "
Sports,Darren Clarke has fired a closing 68 to win Japan #39;s Taiheiyo Masters with a record 22-under-par total of 266. The cigar-puffing Northern Irishman finished six shots clear of European 
Sports,"England captain David Beckham says he may retire from international soccer after the 2006 World Cup, media reported on Sunday. The 29-year-old has been named in Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s "
Sports,"Normally, toilet paper in Auburn is reserved for the oak trees on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and College Street following Tiger wins."
Sports,There were a lot of questions about Peter Nowak when he became the rookie head coach of DC United. Nowak has come up with all the answers and is in position to win the big prize.
Sports,"Miami #39;s Roscoe Parrish and Frank Gore tore up and down David A Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium on Saturday, leading the 18th-ranked Hurricanes to a 31-21 ACC victory over 10th-ranked Virginia."
Sports,"Flashing championship credentials, Auburn took a major step toward forcing its way into the national title game. Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown and the third-ranked Tigers dominated No."
World,"  A top Palestinian official said Saturday there is no evidence that Israel poisoned Yasser Arafat, but he called for an investigation into the cause of death of the Palestinian leader."
World,"The banned Basque separatist party, Batasuna, is expected to appeal for an end to decades of armed conflict in its campaign for Basque independence."
World,"With Korean Government Employees Union (KGEU) saying they would launch an indefinite and illegal strike beginning at 9:00 am Monday, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) said it, too, would launch a general strike on Nov."
Sci/Tech,The Bush administration would like to throw cold water on the idea of doing anything substantive about global warming. But the heat should be on the president until the United States limits emissions of greenhouse gases.
Sports,"  This was everything Andrew Golota could have hoped for. It was the last, best hope for the Chicagoan to become heavyweight champion of the world."
World,"To his Palestinian followers he was Abu Ammar, the kaffiyeh-clad warrior king who had brought them from the wilderness to the brink of statehood."
Sci/Tech,"While nosing around the Quaternary mammal collection at the Provincial Museum of Alberta two years ago, Paul Matheus, a paleontologist with the Alaska Quaternary Center, came across a brown bear fossil that seemed out of place."
World,"The mutilated body of a woman of about sixty years, amputated of arms and legs and with the sliced throat, has been discovered this morning in a street of the south of Faluya by the Marines, according to a statement by AFP photographer."
Sci/Tech,"A: In the early stages of coal mining, miners would take a caged canary deep into the mines with them as a warning of poisonous air."
Sports,"Searchlights crisscrossed the night sky. Television networks filled the airways. And the Auburn Tigers lived up to the hype and the pressure of it all, dominating Georgia in a Top 10 matchup Saturday while "
Business,Who #39;s next on first? McDonald #39;s (nyse: MCD - news - people ) isn #39;t saying. Earth #39;s biggest restauranteur would neither confirm nor deny a published report Thursday that its succession plan calls for Vice Chairman 
Business,"Anthem #39;s yearlong effort to buy WellPoint Health Networks is now focused on Georgia, where the insurance commissioner says he wants cash concessions like those given in California."
Sci/Tech,"Strolling between classes at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., Blake Ross looks like any other bleary-eyed sophomore. Few would guess that the laptop-carrying 19-year-old is a tech "
Sci/Tech,"American scientists are developing hypersonic cruise missiles that will fly 10 times faster than current rockets, penetrate concrete armouring and could be launched from any site in the world."
Sci/Tech,A version of the Windows operating system designed for small devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) (or Handheld PCs in the Microsoft vernacular).
Sci/Tech,"In some remote Alaskan villages, the coastline creeps closer each year, threatening the homes and livelihood of Inupiaq Eskimo, Inuit and other indigenous tribes."
Sports,Ireland coach Eddie O #39;Sullivan said his team #39;s  quot;mental preparation quot; had been the key to Saturday #39;s 17-12 victory over South Africa at Lansdowne Road.
Sports,"DC United defender Mike Petke today will get to experience for the first time something very familiar to his wife. Petke will be playing in his first MLS Cup, an event Kim Petke attended "
Sports,"The five drivers locked in the closest championship race in NASCAR #39;s history have a single, simple goal in today #39;s Southern 500: win."
Sports,"Southern California, the best college football team in the country, overwhelmed Pacific-10 Conference opponent Arizona, 42-9 Saturday night."
World,Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo replaced his army chief with a more hardline officer and vowed to rebuild his air force on Sunday as regional 
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank Palestinian officials are pushing ahead with plans for life without Yasser Arafat. The officials met today to set a date for elections to replace their longtime leader after his death last week."
World,"After the killing of Dutch moviemaker Theo Van Gogh on November 2nd, there have been a spate of retaliations towards Muslims. So far, more than 20 Muslim institutions have been attacked and a mosque in the town of Helden was set on fire yesterday."
World,A Palestinian farmer told of how his olive grove of 400 trees had been poisoned by Israeli settlers and his son run over and killed by a settler.
World,"The Ulster Defense Association, Northern Ireland #39;s largest outlawed group, announced Sunday it wants to rejoin peacemaking efforts, a potentially significant step forward in the peace process."
World,"  For freelance Iraqi journalist Uthman Mohammed al Qaisi, the battle for Fallujah climaxed before dawn Wednesday. Hunched beneath an air conditioner in an abandoned house, clutching a dead cellphone, he heard the shouts and shots of US Marines and Iraqi insurgents just yards away."
World,"Students these days are consuming breakfast cereal as if their grade-point averages depended on it - for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between."
World," Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade and the head of the African Union Commission, Alpha Oumar Konare, arrived in the Nigerian capital for talks on the recent violence in Ivory Coast, according to airport officials."
World, A powerful South Korea labor group said it would call hundreds of thousands of its members to strike next week against a government bill aimed at stopping union militancy and securing flexible job markets.
World," Egypt has released from prison in recent  days 700 members of the al Gama'a al Islamiya, an Islamist  group that fought the government in the 1990s but which has  since renounced violence, a newspaper reported on Sunday."
World," Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims,  scarred by 15 years of violence, celebrated Eid al Fitr Sunday,  days after India announced it would reduce the number of troops  in the disputed Himalayan territory."
Sports,SHARES in Manchester United will come under pressure after the apparent collapse of a controversial 780m bid by American sports mogul Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,Lamar Odom supplemented 20 points with 13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an 84-79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.
Sports,"CHARLOTTESVILLE - The Miami football team isn #39;t out of the race for the Atlantic Coast Conference title yet. Running back Frank Gore had 28 carries for 195 yards, and quarterback Brock Berlin completed 18 "
World,"Campaigning ends ahead of Namibia's presidential poll, which will elect a successor to President Sam Nujoma."
Business," Stock investors next week should get  more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to  drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect."
Business, A powerful South Korean labor union said  Sunday hundreds of thousands of its members will strike from  next week against a bill that aims to curb union militancy and  allow companies to hire more temporary workers.
Business,"Stock investors next week should get more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect."
Business,The withdrawal of Merck  amp; Co. Inc. #39;s arthritis drug Vioxx will make it harder for drug companies to win approval for products aimed at big patient populations as regulators 
Business,"For 18 months, Office Depot executives have delved into the minutiae of the retailer #39;s financial controls, scrutinizing how it accounts for the goods it buys and testing to see, for example, that daily sales match daily deposits."
Sci/Tech,"Patrick J. Michaels is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of Meltdown: The Predictable Distortion of Global Warming by Scientists, Politicians, and the Media."
Sci/Tech,"The Boeing Airborne Laser (ABL) team fired a laser beam for the first time using the flight laser modules in the ABL System Integration Lab at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif."
World,"Elections to choose a successor to Yasser Arafat will be held on 9 January, the interim president announces."
Business," Stock investors next week should get more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect."
Sports,Manchester United is to ask the Takeover Panel to clarify the company #39;s position regarding a potential takeover approach by US tycoon Malcolm Glazer.
Sports,"GAINESVILLE  He walked toward the tunnel one final time, his career within Ben Hill Griffin Stadium finished less than three years after it began."
World,The United States has reported encouraged Israel to help strengthen the position of moderate Palestinians in the wake of Yasser Arafat #39;s death.
World,"The man most Palestinians would like to see succeed late President Yasser Arafat may run in upcoming elections despite five life prison terms handed down by Israel for orchestrating murders, his lawyer says."
World,"Since two Chinese engineers were kidnapped in Pakistan #39;s western tribal belt last month, the country #39;s military has been hunting for Abdullah Mahsud, the master "
World," Britain knew about an alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea at least five weeks before a team of mercenaries was nabbed in Zimbabwe as they prepared to carry it out, the Observer newspaper reported on Sunday."
World," French Health Minister Philippe Douste Blazy said that there was no reason to suspect poisoning in the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in a Paris hospital last week, in response to a question during a French radio interview."
World," CANBERRA, Australia (AP)   Australians on Sunday commemorated the efforts of a British explorer whose tenacity prevented their country being named New Holland or Terra Australis."
World,Senior Tories back their leader's decision to sack shadow arts minister Boris Johnson amid allegations about his private life.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians set Jan. 9 as  the date for presidential elections to replace Yasser Arafat on  Sunday while the United States hinted it may be ready to resume  Middle East peacemaking."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft unveils the beta version of its own search engine, dubbed MSN Search. It does not include some anticipated tools, such as desktop search."
World,"US commanders said they had established at least loose control over almost all of Fallujah on Saturday and estimated that 1,600 insurgents have been "
World,"THREE massive seizures of ecstasy over the past six months, including a record 820kg bust on Saturday, could stem from a war among European organised criminals trying to carve out a market in Australia."
World,One of the doctors that treated Yasser Arafat before his death is expressing frustration while discussing how the Palestinian leader died.
World,"The government yesterday recognised the ceasefire of Northern Ireland #39;s largest loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Defence Association, in an attempt to boost the Northern Ireland peace process."
Sports,TOTTENHAM #39;s new head coach Martin Jol spoke of a return to the club #39;s traditions on the eve of his first home game in charge at White Hart Lane.
Sports,"Katie King #39;s second-period goal lifted the United States into a 1-1 tie with Canada on Thursday night in the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament in Burlington, Vt."
World, Militants threatening to kill three UN workers held hostage in Afghanistan set a fresh deadline for their demands to be met and blamed the United States for slowing up negotiations.
Sports,"I #39;m not asking for much here. I #39;m willing to overlook a lot, rationalizing this, forgiving that. When Latrell Sprewell wonders why he should try to win a title for a team that wouldn #39;t extend his contract, I "
World," A German judge on Saturday allowed the continued detention of three men suspected of planning an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi while he was in Germany, prosecutors spokesman Hartmut Schneider said."
Sports,"The Nets #39; plan was a by-committee defensive attack on Dirk Nowitzki. The committee lost. But it wasn #39;t just Nowitzki #39;s 31 points that buried the Nets, 94-78, on Saturday afternoon at Continental Arena."
World,"A police inspector, two sergeants and two constables were hospitalised after being slightly injured when they went to investigate a fight in Paceville."
World,"PTI On Board Special Aircraft Nov 13: India today said it would certainly look into the Pakistan President, General Pervez Musharrafs recent formulation to resolve the Kashmir issue if it is made formally but firmly ruled out third party mediation "
World,"US and Iraqi forces are still battling insurgents in Fallujah Sunday, although senior officials say the offensive against the rebel-held city is nearly complete."
Business,"Federal Reserve policy makers at their Sept. 21 meeting considered the case for pausing a series of  quot;measured quot; rate increases this year if economic data weaken, minutes of the gathering show."
Sci/Tech,"Im suspicious of sequels. They can be rotten at their core, like reeling in a wealthy elderly spouse - not to carry on a legacy, but to carry off the money."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON : It #39;s crunch time for Europe #39;s mobile telephone giants. After spending billions of euros on third-generation licences, they now hope to persuade millions of customers to make the switch to the new "
Sci/Tech,"Red Hat on Thursday announced the opening of its first office in China, in the nation #39;s capital, Beijing. The company said it will be working with industry partners such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel and "
Sports,"The Lakers blew a 22-point lead they held in the third quarter but still managed to give Tomjanovich a win over his former team. In an emotional pregame ceremony, Tomjanovich was honored "
Sports,"  NCAA investigators will return to Ohio State University Monday to take another look at the football program after the latest round of allegations made by former players, according to the Akron Beacon Journal."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, convening his cabinet for the first time since the burial of his life nemesis Yasser Arafat, hinted at a measure of flexibility this week, signaling that Israel might allow East Jerusalem Arabs to vote in elections for a "
World,"BJP on Sunday criticised Railway Minister Lalu Prasad over the stampede at New Delhi Railway station on Saturday, in which five people were killed and at least 10 injured."
World,"The British government learned about an alleged plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea in January this year, several weeks before suspects who "
World," Northern Ireland's largest Protestant  guerrilla group promised on Sunday to join the peace process in  the British ruled province by ending violence, but said it  would disarm only when its republican foes did so too."
World,"Harry Reid, an unassuming Democrat, Mormon and opponent of abortion who will become the Senate minority leader, is little like the man he will succeed, Tom Daschle."
Sports," Southern California, Oklahoma and Auburn  #151; the top three teams in The Associated Press Top 25  #151; all won easily Saturday. No. 4 Wisconsin had its national title hopes dashed, however, with a lopsided loss to Michigan State."
Sports," Lamar Odom had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to give Rudy Tomjanovich a victory over the Houston Rockets 84 79 Saturday night. The Lakers blew a 22 point lead they held in the third quarter, but still managed to give Tomjanovich a win over his former team."
Sports," Colin Montgomerie held off Tiger Woods to win a one day Skins event Sunday. Montgomerie finished with nine skins worth  #36;75,000 while Woods had five skins totaling  #36;51,000. South Korea's K.J. Choi also collected  #36;51,000. South Korea's Se Ri Pak, the only woman competing, missed several chances and ended with no skins."
World," Sen. Arlen Specter must prove to his Republican colleagues that he is the right man to head the Senate Judiciary Committee in the next Congress, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Sunday."
World,"Rescuers search for about 18 missing sailors after storms cause three shipwrecks, killing at least one sailor."
Sports,World champion Sebastien Loeb of France wrapped up his record-equalling sixth win of the year on Sunday as he coasted to victory over a depleted Rally Australia field.
Sports,"By invitation from Ohio State, the NCAA will have a representative on campus Monday to investigate allegations of improper benefits from Maurice Clarett and other former players, athletic director Andy Geiger said Saturday."
World,The British government knew about the alleged plot to overthrow the President of Equatorial Guinea at least five weeks before a group of mercenaries was arrested in March for planning the coup.
Business,SYDNEY: The chief executive of Australia #39;s Westpac Banking Corp said yesterday he believed government restraints on mergers and takeovers between the country #39;s main four banks should be removed.
Business,"The looming political battle over how to reform the tangled US income tax code could get ugly. But one option, a tax aimed at boosting savings, holds promise."
Sports,"No. 5-ranked Bears roar back after stale first half, keep hopes of dream season very real. By Dave NewhouseSTAFF WRITER. SEATTLE -- This was a migraine weekend for top-10 teams as No."
World," Gunfire erupted Sunday at the tent set up for mourners to gather in memory of Yasser Arafat, witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Undersea tourists and souvenir hunters are hastening the decay of the Titanic, says U.S. explorer Bob Ballard who discovered the world's most famous shipwreck nearly 20 years ago."
World,"Russia says is ready to resolve its dispute with Japan over the Kuril islands, seized by the Soviets in 1945."
Business,"Sometimes when stocks soar, it has nothing to do with investors #39; genuine interest in the company #39;s prospects. They just buy because the stock is going up."
Sports,It was a bold move by David Gill and chairman Sir Roy Gardner to be so openly critical of a man who had proved how much power his stake in the club gives him.
Sports,"West Lafayette, Ind.- Ohio State has invited the NCAA to campus Monday to investigate allegations of improper benefits from Maurice Clarett and other former players aired via ESPN, its magazine and Web site."
World,"NEW DELHI: A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced reduction of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, defence minister Pranab Mukherjee today said a roadmap was being prepared for the withdrawal."
World,AN international drug syndicate has failed to smuggle almost \$90 million worth of the designer drug ecstasy into Adelaide. It was revealed yesterday that the 365kg shipment of ecstasy tablets 
World,": Australian political and military figures had their telephones bugged by Indonesia during the diplomatic crisis over East Timor #39;s independence ballot in 1999, a former Indonesian intelligence chief said onSunday."
World,"Russell T. Jones, the rap artist known as O.D.B., was a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan and made a large imprint on rap music in the 1990's."
Business,"By Liz Kowalczyk and Andrew Caffrey, Globe Staff  November 14, 2004. The Massachusetts attorney general #39;s office is investigating the state #39;s health insurance industry over lucrative commissions offered brokers "
Business,"The seldom-used auction system that Web search giant Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) used in its initial public offering was expected by some to change the way Wall Street does business."
Sports,Ireland claimed one of the most notable scalps in world rugby by sending Tri-Nations champions South Africa crashing to defeat at Lansdowne Road yesterday.
Sports,"CALCUTTA, India -- India captain Sourav Ganguly has been banned for two Tests for his team #39;s slow over-rate in Saturday #39;s defeat against Pakistan, match-referee Clive Lloyd said on Sunday."
World,"Palestinian officials scheduled presidential elections for Jan. 9, 2005, pushing forward with steps to a secure a new leader following the death of Yasser Arafat."
World,"Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who heads for disputed Kashmir this week, said on Sunday his visit was aimed at putting an end to years of violence in the troubled Himalayan region."
Sports," Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders was inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a toe injury, while Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis also was out with a strained groin."
Sports," Forward Shandon Anderson was signed Sunday by the Miami Heat. Anderson was waived last week by the New York Knicks, who unsuccessfully tried to trade him and eventually bought out his contract, making him a free agent."
Sci/Tech,Rumsfeld rubs it in: it's the revenge of the drone class
World," Baghdad international airport will  reopen on Monday after a week of closure under emergency rule,  Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Sunday."
World," HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan  Singh, who heads for disputed Kashmir this week, said on Sunday  his visit was aimed at putting an end to years of violence in  the troubled Himalayan region."
Business,"China #39;s imports and exports in thefirst ten months this year amounted to 926.47 billion US dollars, rising 35.8 percent year-on-year, according to statistics releasedby the "
Business," A German finance official urged the United States to tackle its twin deficits during President Bush #39;s second term to counter concerns weighing on financial markets, a magazine reported Saturday."
Sports,"Its been a little while since I was last on the scene, my fellow Gooners and its fair to say that the last week or so has been pretty eventful to say the least."
Sports,India captain Sourav Ganguly will miss the Test series against South Africa after being suspended for two matches for allowing a slow over-rate.
World,Palestinians set Jan. 9 as the date for presidential elections to replace Yasser Arafat on Sunday as the United States hinted it may be ready to resume Middle East peacemaking shelved since 2000.
World,A filmmaker is shot and stabbed to death in broad daylight on the edge of a city park. Streets fill with tens of thousands of angry protesters.
World,Australia #39;s largest seizure of the party drug Ecstasy was expertly hidden inside the metal shell of a bakery oven from Poland.
World,Pakistan #39;s military says it will remove remaining Al-Qaeda fighters and other Islamic militants from the mountainous region along the country #39;s border with Afghanistan within the next six weeks.
World,"THE Federal Government #39;s control of both houses of parliament created a rare opportunity to overhaul the four pillars banking policy, Westpac chief executive David Morgan said yesterday."
World,"Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday the understanding on border issues with China  quot;helped to remove serious irritants in bilateral relations, quot;Russian media reported."
Sports,"MARION Jones, once regarded as the world #39;s finest woman athlete, could be banned despite never having failed a drugs test and be stripped of her Olympic gold medals."
Sci/Tech," Washington's super close governor's race may be hell on the candidates, but it's a special sort of heaven for political bloggers."
Sci/Tech,Western governors Saturday urged Congress to change to the Endangered Species Act and make the complex law less of a strain on private landowners.
World," Belgium's far right Vlaams Blok formally dissolved itself and relaunched under a new name, after a court ruling banning the party, one of the most successful anti immigrant forces in Europe."
Sci/Tech, A U.S. researcher on Sunday claimed he had found the lost civilization of Atlantis in the watery deep off Cyprus    adding his theory to a mystery which has baffled explorers for centuries.
World,  There #39;s word that one security guard is dead after gunfire erupted at a tent set up in the Gaza Strip for mourners to gather in memory of Yasser Arafat.
World,"Less than two weeks ago, some of the most senior loyalist paramilitary figures in Northern Ireland walked through the doors at Stormont and into a dialogue with the secretary of state."
World,"Algerian rescue services were searching on Sunday for about 20 sailors missing after severe storms sank one ship and drove two aground near Algiers port, killing three seamen."
Sports,New boss Martin Jol continued Tottenham #39;s fightback against Jacques Santini as he insisted Spurs had been heading down a  quot;dead-end street quot; under their defence-minded former coach.
Sports,"Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders was inactive for Sunday #39;s game against the New York Jets with a toe injury, while Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis also was out with a strained groin."
World," Militants burst into a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat on Sunday, firing from their assault rifles for several minutes and forcing security guards to hustle away the Palestinian leader #39;s temporary successor, Mahmoud Abbas."
World, Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter  Balkenende visited a mosque on Sunday and urged dialogue among  different communities in the Netherlands after a wave of  sectarian attacks in a country once known for its tolerance.
Sci/Tech," As one of the world's most prolific spammers, Jeremy Jaynes pumped out at least 10 million e mails a day with the help of 16 high speed lines, the kind of Internet capacity a 1,000 employee company would need."
World," An Islamist group has freed two women relatives of Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi but is still holding his male cousin hostage, Arab satellite television Al Jazeera said on Sunday."
World," British pop music stars gathered at a studio in north London on Sunday for a re recording of  quot;Do they Know its Christmas, quot; the hit song that raised money for famine hit people in Ethiopia 20 years ago."
World," QUEBEC (CP)   As Premier Jean Charest prepares for a trip to Mexico with French Prime Minister Jean Pierre Raffarin, at least one federalist insists the trip will weaken Canada and its image on the international stage."
World," Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, near the top of most lists of possible GOP presidential candidates in 2008, said Sunday he still sees himself as a physician and suggested that medical work rather than politics could be in his future."
World, Yasser Arafat's interim successor escaped  injury in a Gaza gunfight triggered by hostile militants on  Sunday as Palestinian officials set Jan. 9 for elections to  replace the late president and avert a feared power vacuum.
World," An Islamist group has freed two women  relatives of Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi but is  still holding his male cousin hostage, Arab satellite  television Al Jazeera said on Sunday."
World,"Iran agrees to suspend its uranium enrichment programme as part of deal with EU, diplomats are quoted as saying."
Sci/Tech,"The International Space Station, with two astronauts aboard, has fallen seven kilometers as a result of a severe magnetic storm, Russian space experts announced."
Sci/Tech,New guidelines to bring order to the global Internet domain name market and enhance the flow of electronic commerce came into effect on Friday.
Sports,Northern Ireland #39;s Darren Clarke fired a 4-under 68 Sunday to win the Japan Golf Tour #39;s Taiheiyo Masters. The European Ryder Cup star started the day with a four-stroke lead and widened 
Sports,Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter and Cleveland Browns running back William Green were ejected before Sunday #39;s game for fighting during warmups.
Sports,NFL rushing and scoring leader Priest Holmes was out for Sunday #39;s game against the New Orleans Saints because of a knee injury and replaced by Derrick Blaylock.
Sports,"KOLKATA, NOVEMBER 14: The past caught up with Sourav Ganguly as the Indian skippers return to international cricket was shortlived."
Sports,"Juventus beat Lecce and old nemesis Zdenek Zeman 1-0 on a rain-drenched field Sunday, maintaining its six-point lead atop the Italian league courtesy of Alessandro Del Piero #39;s 14th-minute strike."
World,"The Chairman of PLO executive committee Mahmoud Abbas, or Abu Mazen, escaped on Sunday night an assassination attempt as he was attacked by unknown militants atthe mourning tent "
World," The air above the Gaza Strip was humid and motionless Saturday, free of the throat burning black smoke from flaming tires that mourners had lit in sadness and anger at the death this week of Yasser Arafat."
World,"It is often the case with charismatic rebels with a just cause that, when they pass on, the world tends to assume one of two things: either that all problems will be solved now, or none will be solved."
World,"Islamabad, Nov 14 (UNI) A day after External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh expressed India #39;s readiness to look at President Pervez Musharraf #39;s radical formula for resolving the Kashmir issue if mooted formally, Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood "
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter and Cleveland Browns running back William Green were ejected before Sunday's game for fighting during warmups.
Sports," Auburn moved up a spot in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, into a tie for second with Oklahoma. Southern California remained No. 1 easily with 51 first place votes and 1,608 points. Auburn and Oklahoma each had 1,536."
Sci/Tech,"Four years ago, a federal court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to set limits on the release of mercury and other harmful emissions from cement factories."
Sports,"Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) The Indian cricket team #39;s forthcoming campaign against South Africa suffered a major setback as its skipper Sourav Ganguly was slapped a two-Test ban for slow over-rates in the BCCI Platinum Jubilee day and night match against "
World,"British Home Secretary David Blunkett warned Sunday that Al-Qaeda is  quot;on our doorstep and threatening our lives, quot; the London Telegraph reported."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 12, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A new transfer policy for inter-registrar domain names went into effect today, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)."
Sports,Wayne Rooney paid off another hefty chunk of his 27-million transfer fee as the England international scored in each half to seal Manchester United #39;s 3-1 victory over troubled Newcastle at St James #39; Park on Sunday.
Sports,"MOBILE, Ala. - Heather Daly-Donofrio shot a career-best 64 to match the course record for three rounds and take a 3-stroke lead in the LPGA Tournament of Champions."
Sports,"Darren Clarke cruised to his first victory of the year in the Taiheiyo Masters in Japan overnight. Clarke took a four-shot lead into the final round and carded a closing 68, his fourth sub-70 round of the "
World,For all his sly buffoonery - it was almost impossible to get him to answer a question properly - Yasser Arafat was a man with a vision.
World," US President George W. Bush called his Philippines counterpart Gloria Arroyo and said their countries should keep strong ties, a spokesman said after a spat over Arroyo's handling of an Iraq kidnapping."
Sports,Tim Henman believes the Houston venue for the Tennis Masters Cup will see the British number one at the top of his form. Henman takes on American Andy Roddick on Tuesday in his first match after Marat Safin 
World,"BAGHDAD #39;S international airport would reopen to civilian traffic after being closed for a week under a state of emergency declared before the assault on Fallujah, Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said today."
World,"Meanwhile, the favored candidate, Mahmoud Abbas, escaped injury as Palestinians waged a deadly gun battle during a mourning service for Yasir Arafat."
World,The controversy erupted as the Congress prepared to return for a post-election session under pressure to pass legislation that would create a national director of intelligence.
World,A growing religious movement sees potential to shift a blue state's hue.
Sports,"Free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel has agreed to terms on a \$12.25 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity."
World," TEHRAN/VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran pledged on Sunday to suspend  its uranium enrichment program to ease concerns that its  nuclear program is aimed at developing weapons, but warned that  the freeze was only temporary."
World," SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (Reuters) - A Basque nationalist party  banned by Spain as ETA's political wing unveiled a plan to end  the long-running conflict in the region on Sunday, saying it  wanted to launch a peace process."
World,Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni calls a week-long truce with Lord's Resistance Army rebels.
Business,"  Bombardier Inc. shares fell to a historic low yesterday, the day after a New York bond rating agency cut the company #39;s debt rating to junk status, the latest bad news for the struggling transportation equipment giant."
Business,"RBC, 12.11.2004, Moscow 14:57:41.Analysts with Russian investment companies consider positive news that the government approved the methodology of Gazprom and Rosneft #39;s merger."
Business,Moviegoers don #39;t need to be a sorcerer #39;s apprentice to see that Pixar has cast a powerful spell over the world of animation.
Sci/Tech,"Georgia is caught up in another dispute over whether and how evolution should be taught in biology classes. This time, the argument is over a Cobb County school official #39;s decision to put stickers in textbooks "
Sci/Tech,"Applying logic might suggest to us that there #39;s zero-profit likely to be made in free software. On the surface, the open-source movement appears to defy basic economic principles."
Sports,"At the end of the ninth round, Holyfield nailed Donald with a sharp right and Donald went back to his stool, shaken. At the beginning of the tenth round, Holyfield attacked once again and once again Donald appeared to be on wobbly feet."
Sports,Michael Owen continued to profit in the Primera Liga with his sixth goal in eight games for Real Madrid while England team-mate David Beckham allayed concerns over his fitness by starting against Albacete tonight.
Sports,"Auburn caught Oklahoma in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, creating a tie for second place behind No. 1 Southern California."
Sports,"JUST AS it seemed like Sourav Ganguly #39;s worst days were over, the India skipper finds himself in a soup again. This time, for being on the wrong side of the law."
World,Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei was nominated by acting President Rawhi Fattouh as chief of the national security council on Sunday.
World,A shooting at a tent set up for mourners of Yasser Arafat in Gaza City has left at least one security guard dead and five others injured.
World,US soldiers have discovered a series of underground bunkers in the Iraqi city of Fallujah . That word comes from a CNN correspondent embedded with a unit of the First Infantry Division.
World,"GAZA CITY, Nov 14 (AFP) - Gunmen killed two members of the security services in Gaza City Sunday as PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas visited a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat, underlining fears the Palestinian leader #39;s death could trigger an upsurge in "
World,"The Fatah central committee on Sunday named former Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas as its candidate for chairman of the Palestinian Authority, to replace the late Yasser Arafat."
World,The Bush administration is preparing with European allies to help the Palestinian Authority organize January elections and improve its security forces to crack down on 
Sci/Tech,"First, Georgia #39;s education chief tried to take the word evolution #39; #39; out of the state #39;s science curriculum. Now a suburban Atlanta county is in federal court over textbook "
World,"DOHA, Nov 14 (AFP) - Two female relatives of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi kidnapped last week in Baghdad have been released while the third, his cousin, is still being held hostage, Al-Jazeera television reported Sunday."
Sports,"Now that world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport has fallen by the wayside, the No. 1 ranking is Amelie Mauresmo #39;s for the taking, but the taking will be difficult beginning today in the semifinals at the WTA Championships."
Sports,"NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 14: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today imposed a two-match suspension on captain Sourav Ganguly, ensuring he sits out during the two-match Test series against South Africa starting November 20."
World,"President Laurent Gbagbo has named a hard-liner as army chief of staff, prompting diplomats to warn Sunday of a possible resumption of hostilities against the rebel-held north of the Ivory Coast."
World,"WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 14: Under American encouragement and, in some cases, pressure, Israel has quietly taken steps aimed at strengthening the standing of Palestinian moderates and has agreed to consider others now that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has "
World,"A Basque nationalist party banned by Spain as ETA #39;s political wing unveiled a plan to end the long-running conflict in the region on Sunday, saying it wanted to launch a peace process."
Sports,"Despite the NFL's 30th-ranked offense, Washington is still in the mix for a wild-card spot. The Redskins and Bengals are underway at FedEx."
Business,"stocks of companies with a market capitalization between \$100 million and \$2 billion, calculated as shares outstanding times share price -- outperformed larger-cap stocks last quarter."
Business,"Several hours after Bradford C. Bleidt, an investment manager who owns Boston radio station WBIX, drove home from a festive station party last week at "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) has elected not to issue Benchmark Notes in November. The company currently intends to issue Benchmark securities in accordance with its "
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT #39;S search engine launched opens a new front for the world #39;s biggest software company in the war for control of the internet, analysts said."
Sports,Real Madrids Michael Owen refused to contemplate what his role will be in next weekends showdown with arch-rivals Barcelona after mixed news for the England forward in Real Madrids 6-1 rout of Albacete.
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Adewale Ogunleye was credited with a safety in overtime to end the game, accounting for two of the Chicago Bears #39; 16 points scored on either defense or special teams in a 19-17 victory over Tennessee."
Sports,The Houston Texans made mistake after mistake Sunday and Manning converted them into touchdown after touchdown. Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 320 yards and threw five touchdowns for the third time 
Sports,"KOLKATA: Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly #39;s cup of woes spilled over on Sunday when he was suspended for two international matches by ICC match referee Clive Lloyd, who found him guilty for his team #39;s slow over rate in BCCI Platinum Jubilee match against "
Sports,"Tight end Tony Gonzalez caught six passes for 71 yards for the Chiefs, who have scored 38 points on their initial drive of the game this season...Safety Jay Bellamy and Fakhir Brown each made nine tackles for the Saints, whose last home win over Kansas "
Sports,"Rostock, Germany (Sports Network) - Hansa Rostock coach Juri Schluenz resigned Sunday following a 6-0 loss at home to Hamburg. The loss left Rostock in the basement of the Bundesliga with eight points from 13 matches."
World,The commitment to the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog agency could derail an American drive to impose UN sanctions. Diplomats said Iran agrees to continue a freeze on uranium enrichment and to suspend related activities.
World,"An African crisis summit to discuss unrest in Ivory Coast on Sunday called for an immediate UN arms embargo on both sides in the conflict, as the Ivorian government moved to rebuild its air force."
World,Dutch smugness was slapped hard during the past fortnight. The rude awakening began with the barbaric slaying of controversial filmmaker Theo van Gogh on November 2. Then followed a reciprocal cycle of some 
World,Japan was waiting Sunday for China to respond to claims that a nuclear-powered Chinese submarine entered Japanese waters. Japan #39;s Trade Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Sunday 
World,An American researcher claimed Sunday to have discovered the remains of the legendary lost city of Atlantis on the bottom of the east Mediterranean Sea.
World,"Australian spies are revealing secrets to Indonesia, according to one former spy, amid revelations that Indonesian agents bugged politicians, the military and Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta."
Sports, Ben Roethlisberger became the first  rookie quarterback in 34 years to start a season with seven  straight wins and Jerome Bettis got two touchdowns as the  Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24 10 Sunday.
Business, The Davids of the stock market are  beating the Goliaths again.
Sports,Matt Stover kicked a 42-yard field goal with 7:39 remaining in overtime to lift the Ravens to a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
World," PANAMA CITY, Panama (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald  Rumsfeld lowered a freighter into the Pacific Ocean from the  Panama Canal on Sunday and praised Panamanian steps to protect  the vital waterway from terrorist attack."
World," Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, fresh  from securing a re run of Ukraine's disputed election, tore up  a deal on Saturday to reduce the president's powers and told  his supporters to keep up pressure on the streets."
Sports,Ronaldo scored two goals Sunday to help Real Madrid trounce lowly Albacete 6-1 and move into second place in the Spanish standings.
Sports,"Players to watch  Titans #39; Derrick Mason is 2nd in NFL with 52 catches, 2 for TDs. Bears #39; Anthony Thomas has rushed for 208 yards in last 2 games."
Sports,"It was early in the fourth quarter, and last Sunday #39;s game against Washington was still in reach if only the Detroit Lions could make a move."
World," SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (Reuters) - A Basque nationalist party  banned by Spain as ETA's political wing unveiled a plan to end  the long-running conflict in the region on Sunday, saying it  wanted peace talks."
World," Iran promised Sunday to suspend all uranium enrichment activities in an agreement concluded Sunday with Britain, France and Germany, officials said."
World,"Palestinian officials scheduled presidential elections for Jan. 9, pushing forward Sunday with steps to a secure a new leader after the death of Yasser Arafat."
Sci/Tech, Stari Grad bay on the island of Hvar is one of the most charming resorts in Croatia. But beneath the quiet surface of the southern Adriatic an aggressive tropical algae is threatening the sea's eco system.
World,Landrum Bolling was the US 'back channel' to the Palestine Liberation Organization for years.
World,A Muslim reporter considers a Saudi newspaper article's checklist for a successful Ramadan.
Business,"NEW YORK : World oil prices fell, capping a drop of more than 14 percent in a two-and-a-half-week slide triggered by a perception of growing US crude oil inventories."
Business,"NEW YORK: The seldom used auction system that Web search giant Google Inc. used in its initial public offering was expected by some to change the way Wall Street does business, but almost three months later, there has not yet been another deal like it."
Sci/Tech,"With management responsibilities of the .net domain soon to be up for grabs, several groups are positioning themselves to snatch the domain from its current steward, VeriSign Inc."
Sports,"Real Madrid have made a sparkling return to their top form with a rousing 6-1 Primera Liga victory over an out-classed Albacete. Ronaldo, Zidane and Raul found the net on Sunday in a dramatic "
Sports,  World champion Sebastien Loeb (Citroen) cruised through the final day to clinch his record equalling sixth win of the season.
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes missed Sunday #39;s 27-20 loss to New Orleans with a knee injury."
Sports,  David Carr would like to finally get a win against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts Sunday when the AFC South teams meet for the first time this season.
Sports,The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday suspended Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly from two Test matches for his teams slow over-rate against Pakistan in the Platinum Jubilee One-Day International match held on Saturday putting him out of action 
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was active for Sunday #39;s overtime loss to Chicago, but missed his second straight game because of a bruised sternum."
Sports,The Saints forced four turnovers and came up with a pair of late stops to preserve a 27-20 victory over the struggling Kansas City Chiefs.
Business," Stock investors this week should get more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect."
World, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld lowered a freighter into the Pacific Ocean from the Panama Canal on Sunday and praised Panamanian steps to protect the vital waterway from terrorist attack.
Sci/Tech," Video game companies always release their marquee titles just as the holiday shopping frenzy starts humming. It's nothing personal, just business: analysts say December alone accounts for more than 50 percent of the industry's annual revenue."
Sports," Auburn caught Oklahoma in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, creating a tie for second place behind No. 1 Southern California. It's the just the second tie for No. 2 in the history of the AP media poll. The other was Nov. 3, 1991, when Miami and Washington were tied behind No. 1 Florida State."
Sports,WORLD No. 1 Roger Federer sees his title defence at the ATP Masters Cup in Houston as the start of his 2005 campaign rather than the end of a season that saw him capture three Grand Slam crowns.
Sports,"LONDRES, 14 (ANSA) - Dos goles del juvenil Wayne Rooney y uno del holands Ruud Van Nilsterooy permitieron a Manchester United ganar 3-1 en campo de Newcastle y subir al sexto lugar de la Premier League, pero a nueve puntos del lder Chelsea, al "
Sports,Ben Roethlisberger became the first rookie quarterback in 34 years to start a season with seven straight wins and Jerome Bettis got two touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-10 Sunday.
Sports,"India captain Sourav Ganguly will be unable to play in the forthcoming Test series against Sout Africa, because of a ban imposed by the International Cricket Council."
World, The U.S. military said on Sunday 38 U.S. soldiers had died in the week long offensive to recapture the Iraqi city of Falluja from rebels and 275 had been wounded.
Sports," Free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel has agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants, the team announced Sunday."
World,"A total of 17 people were killed when a car bomb detonated in a crowded street in central Baghdad on Thursday, the police said. A thick column of black smoke rose into the sky "
World,A US researcher on Sunday claimed he had found the lost civilization of Atlantis in the watery deep off Cyprus -- adding his theory to a mystery which has baffled explorers for centuries.
Sports, Marc Bulger got off to a red hot start and a beleaguered defense held Seattle to three field goals in five trips inside the 20 in a 23 12 victory that earned the St. Louis Rams a first place tie with the Seahawks in the NFC West on Sunday.
Sports, Peyton Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 320 yards and threw five touchdowns for the third time this season as the Indianapolis Colts made the Houston Texans pay for their sloppiness with a 49 14 rout.
Sports," When things were going well for the Dallas Cowboys early last season, Bill Parcells was asked about the great attitudes seen from several players who were not usually described that way. His response sounded more like a warning."
Sci/Tech, Where the frenetic pace of technological change is concerned Asia's general dominance in the race to provide the next must have gadget seems only too apparent to many a European.
World," Salvadoran police have arrested the mother in law of a U.S. Teamster gunned down in El Salvador last month, along with five other suspects, describing the slaying as a contract killing that was the result of a family dispute."
Sports," Shawntinice Polk had 18 points and 16 rebounds to lead No. 24 Arizona past Rice 68 43 Sunday in the preseason WNIT, the Wildcats' 29th straight win at home."
Business," It always seems a little premature to talk about the holiday season while the Thanksgiving menu is still in the planning stages, but there'll be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their earnings."
World, The swearing in of New Jersey's next governor caps a tumultuous transition period that began with Gov. James E. McGreevey's stunning disclosure that he would resign because of a gay sex scandal.
World," Nearly two weeks after John Kerry conceded the election and President Bush laid out his agenda, New Mexico is among several states that have yet to determine the winner's margin of victory."
World, Influential US Republican Senator John McCain blasted the Central Intelligence Agency as a  quot;dysfunctional quot; and  quot;rogue quot; organization that needs to be reformed.
Sports, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John McCain on Saturday threatened to introduce legislation requiring more stringent drug testing if Major League Baseball does not impose tougher rules on steroid use by January.
Business," The company behind the Atkins Diet on Friday shrugged off a recent decline in interest in low carb diets as a seasonal blip, and its marketing chief said consumers would cut out starchy foods again after picking up pounds over the holidays."
Business, The Davids of the stock market are beating the Goliaths again.
Business, What do you do when you've got billions of dollars lying around and don't know how to spend them?
Sports," D.C. United won an unprecedented fourth MLS Cup on Sunday, beating Kansas City 3 2."
Sports, Steve Smith scored 20 points and hit two clutch shots in the final three minutes as the Charlotte Bobcats overcame a 41 point performance from Jamal Crawford and defeated the New York Knicks 107 101 Saturday night.
World,Scientists have produced compelling evidence that autism may in some cases be linked to inflammation of the brain.
Business,"If you want the taste of Thanksgiving without the cooking and without the calories, a Seattle soft drink maker may have the answer."
Business,"Hilton Group, the operator of Hilton hotels outside the United States, is selling about a dozen of its British hotels as it focuses on the country #39;s main cities."
Business,"A jump in third quarter exports shows China #39;s feather and down industry has recovered from the impact of bird flu, or avian influenza, industry insiders report."
Business,"BHP Billiton, Australia #39;s biggest oil and gas producer, said a second appraisal well at its Shenzi discovery in the Gulf of Mexico found oil, increasing the likelihood the field can be commercially developed."
Business,"  Eurostar, the high speed passenger services, is celebrating 10 years of service between Britain, France and Belgium."
Business,China Southern Airlines Co. said its board of directors has approved plans to take over China Northern Airlines and Xinjiang Airlines from its parent company.
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s the big question regarding Apple #39;s new iPod Photo, and my answer is yes to both. Yes, icing on the cake, because the iPod Photo takes what is the best portable digital music player "
Sci/Tech, A spacecraft the size of a washing machine and driven by a revolutionary ion motor will begin a braking sequence on Monday that should make it the first European mission to enter lunar orbit.
Sci/Tech,"Gmail is all cool and slick, but there is no reason why Gmail #39;s competition can #39;t match its functionality. Since the release of Gmail #39;s beta in April, Yahoo has bought two email companies to bolster Yahoo "
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co. is set to launch Nintendo DS, the latest of its wallet-sized game systems. The company will have its \$150 Nintendo DS in United States stores Nov. 21 -- hoping to take advantage of post-Thanksgiving shopping."
Sports,Brazilian forwards Edu Schmidt and Ricardo Oliveira scored as Real Betis ended Barcelona #39;s unbeaten streak with a 2-1 win Sunday.
Sports,"Donofrio has fired a 2 under par 70 to win the  $US800,000 LPGA Tournament of Champions by four strokes over fellow American Laura Diaz in Alabama."
Sports,RANGERS SURVIVED AN intense inspection of their title credentials at Easter Road yesterday before emerging with the points thanks to a second-half penalty from Dado Prso.
Sports,"Lecce, Italy (Sports Network) - Alessandro Del Piero led Juventus to a 1-0 victory in the rain over Lecce Sunday. The win allowed Juve to maintain a six point cushion on top of the table."
Sports,"Darlington, SC (Sports Network) - Jimmie Johnson captured the 55th and final running of the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway."
Sports,"SHIZUOKA, Japan (PA) -- Darren Clarke cruised to his first victory of the year Sunday in the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters, a high-profile event on the Japan Tour."
Sports,Dana Antal took a pass from Danielle Goyette and scored the third-period winner as Canada defeated the United States 2-1 for the gold medal in the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament Sunday.
Sports,"Talking trash wasn #39;t enough. The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers decided to trade punches. Less than an hour before Sunday #39;s game, Browns running back William Green and Steelers linebacker Joey Porter "
Sports,"When the Wolverines play at Ohio State on Saturday, they will be playing for more than just a share off the Big Ten championship. Michigan could get a Rose Bowl bid with a victory over the Buckeyes."
Sports,"On a normal school day, Amber Charles carries her books, a bag, perhaps a spot of lunch. Today she carries the hopes of the nation."
Sports,"Chris Draft scooped up the ball, fell down, got back up and didn #39;t stop running until he reached the end zone with teammate DeAngelo Hall draped over his back."
World,"GAZA CITY, 15 November 2004 - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas was at the center of a shootout in Gaza yesterday hours after he emerged as Fatahs candidate in the presidential election scheduled for Jan. 9."
World,"African leaders backed an arms embargo and other immediate UN sanctions against Ivory Coast on Sunday, isolating President Laurent Gbagbo #39;s hard-line government "
World,"Australian police and customs officials have seized 820kg (1,800lb) of ecstasy tablets and powder stashed inside a bakery oven in the country #39;s biggest ever haul of the drug, police said yesterday."
World,"AU PRINCE   Prime Minister Paul Martin #39;s one day visit to Haiti has not produced any new foreign aid commitments, but it did prompt Martin to warn his hosts that democracy will never flourish in an atmosphere where  quot;people are afraid for their lives "
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair will stress the need for Europe and the United States to put differences over Iraq behind them and work together to tackle issues such as Middle East peace in a speech on Monday.
Sports," Serena Williams ended Amelie  Mauresmo's hopes of grabbing the year end number one ranking by  beating the Frenchwoman 4 6, 7 6, 6 4 in the semi finals of the  WTA Tour Championships Sunday."
World,"unveiled a plan to end the long-running conflict in the region, saying it wants peace talks. demilitarising the 36-year-old conflict and a referendum in the Basque country on its future."
World,"At a private ceremony, Richard J. Codey, the president of the State Senate, was sworn in as acting governor of New Jersey."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average opened up 0.54  percent on Monday with banks and exporters leading the way as a  stronger finish on Wall Street and declining oil prices soothed  worries over the global economic outlook.
World,A Palestinian pollster says Yasser Arafat #39;s death will not leave a political vacuum because others effectively replaced him years ago.
Sports,"PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13 - It started poorly for Harvard, even before the game. When its marching musicians were introduced by the public address announcer -"
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair will stress the need for Europe and the United States to put differences over Iraq behind them and work together to tackle issues such as Middle East peace in a speech on Monday.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average opened up 0.54 percent on Monday with banks and exporters leading the way as a stronger finish on Wall Street and declining oil prices soothed worries over the global economic outlook.
World," Sunny weather and the promise of free samples caused crowds to swarm into a small Portuguese town on the closing day of an annual chocolate festival, leading organisers to appeal for visitors to stay away."
Business,"A concessionary agreement struck late Thursday with a union representing nearly 6,000 US Airways customer service workers appears far less onerous than what the airline "
Sports," Just like the old days in Dallas, Emmitt Smith made life miserable for the New York Giants on Sunday."
Sports, Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman birdied four of the last five holes and beat Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch by two strokes at the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Sunday.
World," Intelligence agencies came under sharp attack Sunday from lawmakers, as did Congress, where a bill to put in place recommendations from the Sept. 11 commission has stalled heading into this week's postelection session."
Sports,Donofrio holed out her second shot for eagle on the third hole and cruised to a four stroke victory Sunday in the LPGA Tournament of Champions.
Sports,Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman birdied four of the last five holes and beat Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch by two strokes at the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Sunday.
Sports,"  When St. Louis coach Mike Martz last week publicly chastised his team, he admonished players to make something happen and to do it immediately."
Sci/Tech," The mummy of King Tutankhamun is to be X rayed in an attempt to solve the mystery of how the teenage Pharaoh died at age 17, Egypt's chief archaeologist said Sunday."
World,"Iran has accepted a full suspension of uranium enrichment and linked activities, diplomats said Sunday. The diplomats said the Iranians apparently dropped demands to modify a tentative deal worked out last "
World,"KAMPALA, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda announced on Sunday a unilateral one-week halt in military operations against northern rebels of the Lord #39;s Resistance Army, one of Africa #39;s most brutal and forgotten conflicts."
Sci/Tech, The man who found the remains of the ocean liner Titanic nearly two decades ago has returned to the site and is lamenting the damage done by visitors and souvenir hunters.
Business,"BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) today announced it has agreed to sell its interests in the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields to Paladin Oil  amp; Gas (Australia) Pty Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Paladin Resources plc, an independent oil and gas company "
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Serena Williams rallied for a three-set victory over Amelie Mauresmo to reach the final of the WTA Championships at the Staples Center."
Sports,Wayne Rooney scored twice to keep alive Manchester United #39;s fading hopes of winning the Premiership. Alan Shearer and Patrick Kluivert went close for Newcastle before Rooney volleyed home Darren Fletcher #39;s cross.
Sports,"Perfection is a hard act to follow and, after the most remarkable 11 months of his life, Roger Federer has much to live up to here this week."
Sports,"GOTEMBA, Shizuoka Pref. (Kyodo) European Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke shot a solid 4-under-par 68 to capture his first victory of the season at the Mitsui-Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters on Sunday."
Sports,"Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Rudi Johnson rushed for 102 yards and a score, Carson Palmer threw a touchdown pass and the Cincinnati Bengals became the fourth straight team to win in Washington, beating the Redskins 17-10 at FedEx Field."
Sports,Auburn #39;s domination of Georgia on the heels of two narrow escapes by Oklahoma (vs. Oklahoma State and Texas A amp;M) has apparently prompted a significant number of voters to change their minds about which team should be ranked No.
World,Palestinians must act quickly to hold elections for a leader to replace Yasser Arafat if they are to peacefully transform their political system after more than 
World,John Howard ensured his control over Australian politics for the next four years on Oct. 9 when he swept to an impressive fourth term as prime minister and his Liberal Party 
World," Following a procession through the streets of the city's historic district, religious figures and Cuban government officials on Sunday laid down the first stone of what will become the island's first ever Russian Orthodox church."
Business," This decade has been a tough one for fund investors. The average stock fund has lost almost 6 percent annually since the beginning of 2000, a return that encompasses huge losses from 2000 through 2002 and big gains in 2003."
Business," This decade has been a tough  one for fund investors. The average stock fund has lost almost  6 percent annually since the beginning of 2000, a return that  encompasses huge losses from 2000 through 2002 and big gains in  2003."
Business,A retaliatory 10 tax on exchange operations involving US dollars comes into force in Cuba on Monday.
World,US researchers claim to have found evidence locating the lost kingdom of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus.
World,"As fighting winds down in a Fallujah returned by overwhelming force to the sovereignty of the new Iraq, U.S. forces are turning to the many other cities besieged by a fresh wave of insurgent attacks."
World,Comic and Hollywood star Steve Martin wins the American Cinematheque career achievement honour.
Business, The dollar fell to a seven month low  against the yen and was within sight of a record low versus the  euro on Monday due in part to market views that Washington is  happy to see it weaken.
Business,The company has announced the sale of its part share in the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields to the British-owned Paladin Oil  amp; Gas.
Business,"In a divided vote, members of the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild have voted to maintain financial and legal support for a group intervening in the legal dispute between Seattle #39;s daily newspapers."
Business,"When President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited China in May of 2004, he was like an innocent abroad. He naively thought the Chinese would welcome his attempts to form a strategic partnership between two of the worlds largest developing countries."
Business,"Beijing, Nov 14. (PTI):Chinese mobile phones are becoming more popular the world over as mobiles made in the Communist nation registered a record growth in exports."
Sci/Tech,"The future of hypersonic flight is uncertain, but next week a tiny unmanned NASA jet will try to hurtle into that unknown on a one-way trip at 10 times the speed of sound."
Sci/Tech,"Description: The two Mars Rovers, Opportunity and Sprit, are showing signs of wear... not surprising, since their mission was expected to end in April."
Sci/Tech,"While open-source software is new to the Middle Kingdom, Beijing is looking to change that. Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik explains why."
Sports,"There #39;s no doubt about the main topic at Friday #39;s annual meeting of Manchester United shareholders: Malcolm Glazer. Though Manchester United PLC has 39,000 "
Sports,"DESPITE a generous offer from the Hibs midfielder, Craig Rocastle, Rangers are unlikely to appeal against the ordering-off of striker Nacho Novo in debatable circumstances in the Ibrox sides 1-0 victory at Easter Road yesterday."
Sports,"Jimmie Johnson has fought through mistakes, mechanical failures and the despair of losing friends in a plane crash to charge back into NASCAR #39;s closest championship battle ever."
Sports,Seattle forward Danny Fortson was suspended for one game without pay after a foul in Friday #39;s game against Toronto was upgraded to a flagrant.
Sports,"This is how crazy it has become in the race for the BCS title game: Oklahoma might not go to Orange Bowl because of, well, oranges."
Sports,Injuries kept former Cornell athlete Dana Antal out of the spotlight of the Canadian national team for the better part of five 
Sports,The cycle is now complete: The Lions are back to playing as poorly on the road as they have been at home. The only thing that saved them from total annihilation Sunday 
Sports,SAN FRANCISCO Carolina scored 17 points in the final eight minutes to jump past San Francisco 37-to-27. The Panthers had trailed early 17-to-3 before coming back for the win.
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Peyton Manning continued his MVP-type season by throwing for 320 yards and five touchdowns, as the Indianapolis Colts rolled to a 49-14 rout of the Houston Texans at the RCA Dome."
World,"The mutilated body of a Western woman was found by American forces in Fallujah yesterday, lying on the street covered with a blood-soaked cloth."
World,"Japan #39;s imperial family finally had good news yesterday when it announced that the emperor #39;s only daughter is to marry. The news was greeted with joy in Japan, where many had worried "
World,"Spain #39;s banned Batasuna party, widely considered the political mouthpiece of the armed Basque separatist group Eta, offered last night to open a process of negotiations and dialogue to achieve peace in the Basque country."
World,Russia has signalled readiness for compromise in a long-standing territorial dispute with Japan over four islands in the Kuril chain.
World,Militants shot dead a former policeman and a Burmese migrant worker in the southernmost province of Yala Sunday just as Muslims marked the end of Ramadan.
Sports," With their punter kicking field goals and their defense kicking Tim Rattay all over the field, the Carolina Panthers doubled their win total."
Sports, Auburn made its case on the field  #151; and off  #151; and enough voters were swayed.
Business,RIO DE JANEIRO : Chinese President Hu Jintao toured some of Rio de Janeiro #39;s fabled sights Sunday ahead of a meeting with Brazil #39;s Chinese community on a busy Latin American tour.
Business,"Latest statistics from the Ministry of Information Industry show that China exported more than four million Chinese-brand mobile phones from January to September, far exceeding last year #39;s total of 2.06 million."
Business,Credit Suisse First Boston maintained an  quot;outperform quot; rating for Pixar Animation Studios (nasdaq: PIXR - news - people ) after the animated film company reported robust earnings for the third quarter.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft launched the second beta release of MSN Search with little fanfare. There is no doubt it is good, but few consider it as a threat to Google for sometime to come."
Sports,"BOULDER, Colo. -- An audit launched in the wake of the sex-and-booze football recruiting scandal at the University of Colorado found no evidence that escorts or strippers were hired to lure recruits."
World,AN expedition to find the lost city of Atlantis claim they have discovered evidence of man-made structures submerged in the sea between Cyprus and Syria.
World,"The Thai government will consider a proposal for a  quot;national conciliation committee quot; to find alternative ways of restoring peace in the south,."
Sports,"LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Reggie Bush ran for 204 yards and a pair of long touchdowns as No. 1 Southern California edged UCLA, 29-24, in a regular season-ending Pac-10 showdown between cross-town rivals at the Rose Bowl."
World, Black activists and religious groups are pressing public pension funds to divest a purported  #36;91 billion in holdings of companies operating in oil rich Sudan.
World," Murthy, a 35 year old tailor, watches eagerly as construction workers put the finishing touches to a big apparel park that opens for business at the end of the year."
Sports,Internazionale hit five against Messina and AC Milan came from behind to win at Parma on a good night for the Milanese in Serie A. On-fire Brazilian Adriano netted his first Serie A hat-trick and debutant 
World," Australian premier John Howard's cabinet met for the first time since his reelection, with abortion expected to be high on the agenda although not among the laws due to be introduced this session."
World," As Bill Clinton's library is unveiled at a gala opening this week, one thing is certain: His messy legacy will be on full display."
World,"In the new Congress, only 4 of the 22 senators from the 11 states of the old Confederacy will be Democrats."
World,"U.S. and Iraqi security forces scoured Fallujah for remaining insurgent fighters and pounded the city's southernmost neighborhoods  with heavy artillery and bombs late Sunday night, as military commanders declared victory seven days after launching their largest  operation since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003."
World,"Because of the large scale of the offensive operation in Fallujah, the ammo guys have been working nearly nonstop, trying to fill orders for U.S. and Iraqi security forces who continued Sunday to battle the last holdouts of insurgents and foreign fighters."
World,"For a lieutenant who gave his last name as Mustafa, one of 2,000 Iraqi soldiers fighting alongside U.S. troops for control of this  insurgent-occupied city, the battle for Fallujah was personal."
Sci/Tech,NASA plans to try to set a world speed record for jets on Monday with the flight of a pilotless vehicle that culminates a decades-long research program into hypersonic flight.
Sci/Tech,"President and CEO Tom Curley told the Online News Association conference in Hollywood today it #39;s time for traditional media outlets to tailor their products for consumers who demand instant, personalized information."
Sports, The Canadian women #39;s hockey team drew inspiration from its gold medal performance at the Olympics to beat the US 2 1 and win the Four Nations Cup on Sunday.
World,"The governments of France, Germany and Britain are studying a letter delivered Sunday by Iran in which it pledged to suspend uranium enrichment activities temporarily in "
World,"Two Italians were killed in a landslide this weekend as fierce storms pounded the country, causing floods that slowed trains, cut off traffic and forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes."
Sports," CARSON, Calif. - (Sports Network) - D.C. United completed  its return to glory Sunday, winning its fourth Major League  Soccer championship in nine seasons with a wildly entertaining  3-2 victory against the Kansas City Wizards at the Home Depot  Center in Carson, Calif. United's triumph in MLS Cup 2004  before 25,797 at the Home Depot Center was its first since  1999, when it capped a run of appearances in the first four MLS  title games with a then-third championship."
Sports,An audit of the University of Colorado #39;s football program begun in the wake of a sex-and-alcohol recruiting scandal found no evidence that escorts or strippers were hired to attract athletes.
World,"(Jerusalem-AP) Nov. 14, 2004 - Palestinian security forces in the West Bank will no longer be allowed to carry weapons in public. That #39;s what Israel #39;s army chief has told the Israeli Cabinet."
World,PRINCE William took part in his first official Remembrance Sunday engagement yesterday as the nation paid its respects to Britains war dead.
Business,"Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , Canada #39;s largest steel company and a takeover target of Russia #39;s OAO Severstal (CHMF."
Business,"Tower Ltd., New Zealand #39;s third- biggest asset manager for individual investors, will receive A\$130 million (\$100 million) from the spinoff of its Australian wealth management units, Bridges and Tower Trust."
Business,About 20 forestry and wood processing companies in New Zealand have reached an agreement on planning to work together to take on the highly lucrative Chinese market.
Sci/Tech, web sites) #39;s Mars rover Opportunity will back its way out of a crater it has spent four months exploring after reaching terrain that appears too treacherous to tread.
Sci/Tech,"Since its debut in 2001 as an XBox launch title, Halo has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. In doing so, it has received critical acclaim from reviewers and avid gamers alike."
Sports,"New York, NY: It was to be expected; the four main events of Don Kings pay per view telecast on HBO were, shall I say, dreadful."
Sports,Dana Antal scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Canada held on for a 2-1 victory over the United State in the championship game of the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament.
World,"Is there hope in the Middle East in the aftermath of Yasser Arafat #39;s death, or will the optimistic noises now being made fizzle out into the usual confrontation?"
World,Political leaders paid their respects to Britain #39;s war dead in the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph yesterday. The leaders of the government and opposition parties were joined 
Business, Insurer Tower Group Ltd. (TWR.NZ) said Monday it will go ahead with the spin off of its Australian wealth management businesses and use the cash proceeds to grow and develop new businesses.
Business,"Union members from Seattle #39;s two feuding daily newspapers voted yesterday to retain their local #39;s association with a citizens #39; group that is seeking to thwart moves by The Seattle Times that could lead to a shutdown of its rival, the Seattle Post "
Business,PARIS: French President Jacques Chirac said yesterday he remained optimistic on the outlook for the economy despite data last week showing growth at just 0.1 per cent in the third quarter this year.
Sports," World number one Roger Federer  pronounced himself fit, rested and ready to end his season in  style with a successful defense of this Masters Cup title."
Sports," Austrian energy drink firm Red Bull has  taken over the Jaguar Formula One team from Ford, Red Bull's  owner told a newspaper Sunday."
Sports," Serena Williams ended Amelie  Mauresmo's hopes of grabbing the year end number one ranking by  beating the Frenchwoman 4 6, 7 6, 6 4 in the semi finals of the  WTA Tour Championships Sunday."
Sports,"Now that Chelsea have added Newcastle United to the list of clubs that they have given what for lately, what price Jose Mourinho covering the Russian-funded aristocrats of west London in glittering glory to the tune of four trophies?"
Business,"(CBS) When the pharmaceutical giant Merck pulled its blockbuster pain medication Vioxx off the market in late September, it became the largest prescription drug recall in history."
Business,"China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., the countrys largest airline, said over the weekend it would buy assets worth US\$2 billion from its State parent as part of a restructuring of the fragmented industry."
Business," The dollar fell to a seven month low  against the yen and was within sight of a record low versus the  euro on Monday, due in part to market views that Washington is  happy to see it weaken to help narrow the U.S. trade deficit."
Sci/Tech,"Automakers are failing to equip most car models sold in the United States with seats and head restraints that provide good protection against neck injuries in rear-end crashes, according to a new insurance industry study."
Sci/Tech,A contraceptive vaccine for men that temporarily blocks male fertility has come a step closer with a study showing it is possible to inoculate monkeys against their own sperm.
Sports,"Serena Williams Ends Mauresmo #39;s Bid for Year-End No. 1 Ranking, Will Face Sharapova in WTA Final. Serena Williams waves to the crowd after beating Amelie Mauresmo of France 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 in their semifinal "
Sports,It was overcast and chilly at the Westside Tennis Club here yesterday morning when Tim Henman went out to practice for the Masters Cup.
Sports,"ALEX McLeish, the Rangers manager, will ponder long and hard the importance of this match and how significant the three points secured at Easter Road could turn out to be."
Sports," quot;For the benefit of our student-athletes and fans, we simply cannot afford another year of decline and now is the time for new leadership to be brought in, quot; Kathy Beauregard, the school #39;s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, said in a statement."
Sports,Jimmie Johnson was supposed to be finished a month ago in the Nascar Nextel Cup playoff for the season points title. He was down by 247 points with too few races left to make up the difference.
Sports,"Charline Labonte has served notice she wants to become the next starting goaltender of the Canadian women #39;s hockey team. The 22-year-old from Boisbriand, Que."
Sports,"  The Jacksonville Jaguars did everything you should do to protect an inexperienced quarterback. They ran the ball well, limiting his chances for mistakes."
Sports,"  Fed up with his underachieving Rams team, Mike Martz last week did something that was both uncharacteristic for him, and by today #39;s NFL head coaching standards, rather unconventional."
Sports,"The Bears offense continues to be more offensive than anything else, but the defense and special teams each chipped to lead the Bears for their third straight win."
Sports," SAN FRANCISCO (Sports Network) - Free-agent shortstop Omar  Vizquel signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco  Giants on Sunday. Per team policy, financial terms were not  disclosed."
World,Palestinians held an emergency security meeting in Gaza on Sunday night after the shooting incident in a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat in Gaza.
World,Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy is to explain to the Commons his decision to recognise the loyalist Ulster Defence Association #39;s ceasefire.
World,There was a rare piece of good news for the Japanese royal family yesterday when it was reported that the emperor and empress #39;s only daughter is to marry a commoner.
World,Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has visited a mosque following a wave of attacks on Muslim and Christian sites in the Netherlands.
World,Hopes that the armed Basque separatist group Eta might lay down its arms and talk were dashed last night after its main political ally came forward with peace proposals that fell short of the demands of mainstream Spanish politicians.
World,"The government will come under increasing pressure this week to explain what action it took to protect British citizens in the West African state of Equatorial Guinea - after Jack Straw, the foreign secretary, admitted that he knew about the attempted "
Sports,"With the race for the No. 2 slot in the B.C.S. standing intensifying between Oklahoma and Auburn, U.S.C. has solidified its status as the nation's top team."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Nov. 14 - This late in the year, the direct sunlight leaves the field early at Giants Stadium, even on the brightest days."
Sports,A mistake surfaced at the worst possible time during Quincy Carter's debut as the starter in place of the injured Chad Pennington.
World," Talks between diplomatic rivals Taiwan  and China could resume if the island sticks to a 1992  interpretation of the ""one China"" principle, Chinese newspapers  on Monday quoted a top negotiator with Taiwan as saying."
Business,"Dow Jones is set to announce that it will pay about \$486 million for the parent company of CBS MarketWatch, a business news site."
Business,"More than any other studio, Warner Bros. makes big bets on star vehicles and event films that spare no expense. This holiday season is no exception."
World," Two Marines with ties to the Washington region were killed last week in Iraq, the Pentagon said."
World,Iran agreed Sunday to immediately suspend its nuclear programs in exchange for European guarantees that it will not face the prospect of U.N. Security Council sanctions as long as their agreement holds.
World,"Tory MP Boris Johnson's political career is not over despite his sacking, say his friends and father."
Sports,"When Tony Stewart struggled to a 20th place finish in the Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington on Sunday, it eliminated any chance that he would have the opportunity to race for the Nextel "
World,"Iran has given the United Nations a written promise to fully suspend uranium enrichment, diplomats said today, in an apparent bid to dispel suspicions that Tehran wants to build a nuclear bomb."
World,"The leaders and people of Israel and Palestine should honour the memories of Yasser Arafat and slain Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by acting practically to achieve the  quot;peace of the brave quot;, President Thabo Mbeki said on Friday."
Business,"Shares of Elpida Memory Inc., Japan #39;s sole large-scale producer of memory chips, rose on their first day of trading in Tokyo on investors #39; expectations a focus on consumer electronics "
Sci/Tech,"Health India: London, Nov 14: In a new study, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rendered monkeys infertile by a vaccine aimed at their sperm."
Sci/Tech," #39;Europes first lunar spacecraft is set to go into orbit around the Moon on Monday. SMART-1 has already reached the gateway to the Moon, the region where its gravity starts to dominate that of the Earth."
Sports,MANCHESTER United striker Wayne Rooney insisted his club can catch Premier League pacesetters Chelsea after scoring twice at St James #39; Park today.
World,"Preparation for the marriage of Japanese Princess Sayako, the 35-year-old daughter of Emperor Akihito, and Yoshiki Kuroda, a Tokyo metropolitan government employee, started in "
World,"Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says his nation is working toward a  quot;mutually acceptable solution quot; to all outstanding issues with Pakistan, including disputed Kashmir."
World,Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin told Haitian leaders on Sunday that deposed President Jean-Bertrand Aristide #39;s political party must take part in new elections.
Sci/Tech,Google investors may find out this week whether there really can be too much of a good thing.
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems plans to unveil the latest version of its flagship Solaris operating system and offer a free version of the program to make it more attractive to corporate and academic computer users.
Sci/Tech,"BizRate, one of the most popular comparison shopping Web sites, will introduce a new service today, called Shopzilla.com, to compete with a host of rivals like Shopping.com."
Sci/Tech,"Tacoda, an online marketing company, plans to announce the creation of a network of 60 Web sites that will display ads based on how people surf through the network."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's browser dominates the Web, but it is facing new competition from Firefox, an open-source project by a new generation of software developers."
Sci/Tech,"The rapper Snoop Dogg's version of the 1971 song ""Riders on the Storm"" will make its debut on Need For Speed Underground 2, a video game from Electronic Arts."
World,"Worried about a vast and still growing heroin industry in Afghanistan, the Bush administration has devised a more aggressive counternarcotics strategy aimed at greater eradication of poppy fields, promotion of alternative crops and prosecution of traffickers."
Sci/Tech,"Expanded editing features will be included in new versions of Acrobat and Reader, which are due for release by year's end."
Business," Oil prices fell Monday, nearing a  7 week low just under  $47 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in  the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch despite  a cold snap in North America at the weekend."
Sci/Tech,Anyone who registers with Sun will be able to use Solaris for free on servers with x86 processors.
Business,"European stock markets mostly rose in early dealing this morning, buoyed by a strong overnight rally by Wall Street. US stocks rebounded, winning support from a sharp drop in crude oil prices and positive broker comments regarding the technology sector."
Business,"Some of the nation #39;s biggest companies face a deadline today for completing reviews of their internal financial controls, a labor-intensive, costly effort that has created intense friction between corporate managers and auditors."
Business,"With Pixar Animation Studios #39; joint venture with the Walt Disney Company set to expire next year, executives in Hollywood have been speculating for months about when "
Business,"The purchase of AT amp;T Wireless of Redmond by Cingular Wireless is just a few weeks old, but already the merged company is under attack from its biggest rival, Verizon Wireless, which is trying "
Business,"As it struggles with an accounting crisis, Fannie Mae faces a Monday deadline to file its third-quarter financial results - and investors are eager to learn whether the mortgage giant will be forced to restate earnings."
Business,Macon has been taken off the Moody #39;s Investors Service  quot;watch list quot; and the city #39;s rating will stay the same for now.
Business,The longtime relationship between Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner and ex-Disney President Michael Ovitz underwent a  quot;slow deterioration quot; beginning in early 1996 that eventually lead to Ovitz #39;s 
Business,"It always seems a little premature to talk about the holiday season while the Thanksgiving menu is still in the planning stages, but there #39;ll be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their "
Sci/Tech,"By the day of its release last week, Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox 1.0 had already garnered 3 of the Web-browser market. Not bad for a new product competing directly with Microsoft #39;s widely entrenched Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is aggressively moving into Google #39;s traditional turf, making its own search engine to challenge the Internet search king."
Sci/Tech,"The Kyoto Protocol is by no means a  quot;mostly symbolic treaty, quot; as a Nov. 6 editorial called it. If all countries -- including the United States -- lived up to the clean-air commitments negotiated in Kyoto, their "
Sci/Tech,"Time was you could get to the moon in a few days, and you can still do it if you have a really big rocket. But SMART-1, a washing machine-size spacecraft carrying an experimental engine, has taken the long way around."
Sci/Tech,"The game isn #39;t for everyone because of its graphic violence and coarse language, but mature fans of this 32 million-unit-selling franchise who want to know if this sequel lives up to its hype, the answer is a resounding yes."
Sports,Serena Williams faced Amelie Mauresmo in the first semi-final of the WTA Championship on Sunday. Victory in the tournament for Mauresmo would ensure her the season-ending number one spot in the women #39;s rankings.
Sports,Rangers manager Alex McLeish has revealed he will consult with his own bosses before deciding whether to fight Nacho Novo #39;s Old Firm suspension.
Sports,"Foxboro, MA -- Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes and Adam Vinatieri tied a career high with five field goals, leading New England to a 29-6 rout of Buffalo at Gillette Stadium."
Sports,"The last may not be first in the NFL, but the seconds became first in several league cities by the end of the day Sunday. Both the Green Bay Packers and St."
World,"Tehran: Iran agreed on Sunday to suspend  #39;nearly all #39; of its uranium enrichment-related activities as part of a deal with Britain, France and Germany in a step that eases the threat of possible UN sanctions over its controversial nuclear programme."
World,"The leading contender to replace Yasser Arafat was caught in a chaotic gun battle in the Gaza Strip yesterday, foreshadowing the dangers ahead as Palestinian officials urgently "
World,"The outpouring of tributes to Yasser Arafat is marked by two themes: (1) his greatness as creator, sustainer and leader of the Palestinian cause, and (2) the abrupt opening of an opportunity for its success now that he is gone."
World,"Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada urged Haitian leaders on Sunday to allow the political party of the deposed president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, to take part in new elections."
World,ISLAMABAD : Kashmiri political leaders as well as militant commanders are expressing mix reaction over the Indian Prime Minister Manmohans Singh statement regarding reduction in troops in Indian administrated Kashmir.
World," South Korean public sector workers  launched an unprecedented strike Monday, setting them on a  collision course with the government of President Roh Moo hyun,  which has vowed a tough line on what it labels an illegal  action."
Business,"Paul and Bill Collins, one of the few sibling pairs in the real estate industry, rank among the top 10 sales brokers in the D.C. region for at least the last four years."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SUNW.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SUNW.O</A> on  Sunday introduced the long awaited next version of its  operating system, Solaris 10, which the network computer maker  is betting on to help bring itself back to sustained  profitability."
World,"The expanded Museum of Modern Art is a serene composition that weaves art, architecture and the city into a transcendent aesthetic experience."
Sci/Tech,"After four years of painful decline, the area's telecommunications business is starting to come back.  Most new entries are getting by without the dollars that used to flow from venture capital funds or from going public.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports, Dirk Nowitzki had 32 points and 13  rebounds while Jerry Stackhouse scored 28 points against his  former team as the Dallas Mavericks eased to a 122 113 road win  over the Washington Wizards Sunday.
Sports,Seattle and Denver have built baseball stadia that exemplify the vastly different results that come with new entertainment center construction.
Sports,"The Atlanta Falcons (7-2) maintain a three-game lead in the NFC South by stuffing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-14, on Sunday."
Sports,"Allen Iverson scores 29 points and dishes out 12 assists as Philadelphia beats Orlando, 96-87, for its third straight home victory."
Sports,Jimmie Johnson wins for the second time at Darlington this year and moves to within 18 points of Nextel Cup leader Kurt Busch with one race left in the chase for the title.
Sports,Seimone Augustus scores a career-high 33 points for No. 3 LSU as it escapes with a 71-70 victory over No. 8 Baylor in the Tip-Off Classic Sunday in Austin.
Business,"MarketWatch, which owns the financial news site CBS MarketWatch.com Web site, has agreed to be bought by Dow Jones  amp; Co. for \$520 million, MarketWatch announced Sunday."
Business," About 20 New Zealand forestry and wood processing firms are planning to work together to target the Chinese markets, the Dominion Post newspaper reported Monday."
Business,"Japanese chip maker Elpida Memory Inc. made a solid market debut on Monday, with its shares trading at a 3.4 percent premium over their offer price in the morning session, despite a slowdown in chip demand."
Business,The score is now two out of two for Harmony Gold in its hostile bid for Gold Fields after the Securities Regulation Panel and the Johannesburg high court last week handed down judgments favourable 
Business,"Put away the red pen, because publishing software giant Adobe Systems plans to change the way businesses share comments on documents."
Sports,"A dominant defensive performance and a 21-point lead left the Indianapolis Colts with precious little to fret about at halftime Sunday at the RCA Dome, save the inconsequential."
Sports,"In the NFL, it used to be the object of the game was to get into the end zone. Now, the object of the game is to get into the end zone <em>and act like a fool.</em>"
Sci/Tech,"In my Firefox series last week, I overlooked one of the browser's most powerful search functions: An 'always on' find as you type feature."
Sports,"For the majority of his victory in yesterday #39;s Southern 500, Jimmie Johnson was driving blind. With each trip through a treacherous Turn 3 drenched in unusually blazing sunlight, Johnson #39;s No."
Sports,"DC United has captured its fourth Major League Soccer championship, with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Wizards. United allowed the Wizards an early goal, before scoring three times in "
Sci/Tech,Google have hosted a customized Internet Explorer search page for many years now specially designed to act as sidebar search. And with the launch of the first final release of the very popular Mozilla Firefox 
World,The Palestinian public and its leadership in the territories are united in their intention to hold elections for the leadership of the Palestinian Authority in two months #39; time.
Business,"Dow Jones  amp; Company, the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, agreed yesterday to buy MarketWatch, the parent company of the financial news Web site CBS MarketWatch, for about \$486 million, executives close to the negotiations said."
Business,"Shares of Elpida Memory Inc., Japan #39;s sole large-scale producer of memory chips, rose on their first day of trading in Tokyo on investors #39; expectations a focus on consumer electronics "
Business,"After the startling success of its turkey and gravy-flavoured soda during last year #39;s US holiday season, a Seattle soda company will be serving up green beans and casserole, mashed potatoes and butter, fruitcake and cranberry flavours."
Sci/Tech,"The existence of a new electronic state in superconductors, materials that can carry an electric current without resistance, has been confirmed experimentally according to research to be published in the 12 November 2004 issue of the journal Science by a "
Sports,"Shootouts usually come down to who has the ball at the end. This one came down to who had it at the bottom. Minnesota #39;s Derek Ross and Green Bay #39;s Ben Steele, who had been cut by the "
Sports,The  quot;lower leg quot; injury that knocked Mike Vrabel out of practice Friday wasn #39;t serious enough to take the outside linebacker out of the starting lineup against Buffalo at Gillette Stadium last night.
Sports,"  On Seattle #39;s first offensive play of the game, Matt Hasselbeck knocked knees with running back Shaun Alexander, leaving the Seahawks #39; quarterback with a bruised muscle in his right thigh and the passing game without a healthy leg to stand on."
Sports,"Reggie Bush has two long touchdown runs and No. 1 USC holds off the Bruins, 29-24, to virtually lock up a trip to the Orange Bowl for the BCS title game."
World,Three Kosovo Albanians are going on trial at the International War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague.
Sports,"Bob and Mike Bryan defeat Tommy Robredo and Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, leaving the Americans down 2-1 entering Sunday's singles."
Sports,"Adam Vinatieri kicks five field goals, Corey Dillon rushes for 151 yards and the Patriots intercept four passes Drew Bledsoe passes to dump the Bills, 29-6."
Business," Persistent concern about the U.S.  trade deficit pushed the dollar to a 7 month low against the  yen and a 7 year low against the South Korean won on Monday,  while strength on Wall Street drove Asian shares higher."
Business," Sun Microsystems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUNW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUNW.O</A> on  Sunday introduced the long awaited next version of its  operating system, Solaris 10, which the network computer maker  is betting on to help bring itself back to sustained  profitability."
Business,"reporter #39;s notebook HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--The nation #39;s leading Internet journalists wrapped up an annual meeting here on Sunday, confident that the World Wide Web is creating a new world order in a business that is dominated by a handful of large corporations "
Business,"The Perrigo Company, the world #39;s largest maker of store-branded over-the-counter drugs, plans to announce today that it has reached an agreement to buy Agis Industries, a developer and "
Business," Arriving today, about a year later than originally planned, new rules for corporate reporting will likely show a weakness of internal controls at financial services firms."
Business,"Telstra Corp., Australia #39;s biggest phone company, agreed to buyback A\$750 million (\$576 million) of its own stock at the lowest price in a range offered to shareholders."
Business,The scramble by big traditional US airlines to become profitable again is leaving many travelers with longer airport layovers. The typical American Airlines passenger connecting 
Business,"Dow Jones   Co., publisher of the Wall Street Journal, agrees to buy internet news site Marketwatch for \$519m."
Sci/Tech,"Most cars do a poor or marginal job protecting passengers from whiplash injuries in a rear-end crash, according to crash tests of several models."
Sci/Tech,"In what promises to be a second record-breaking flight in less than eight months, NASA aims to make aviation history today by flying an airplane powered by a scramjet engine at 10 times the speed of sound."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems plans to unveil on Monday the latest version of its flagship Solaris operating system. It also intends to offer a free version of the program to 
Sci/Tech,"As NASA lays the groundwork for a return to the moon and unprecedented trips to Mars, experts must confront a new concern: What if an astronaut gets really sick 35 million miles from home?"
Sports,"MOBILE, ALA. - Heather Daly-Donofrio took advantage of the ultimate mulligan Sunday in the LPGA Tournament of Champions. She wasn #39;t supposed to be in the select field, but got in when tournament officials "
Sports,Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 320 yards Sunday and threw five touchdown passes for the third time this season as the Colts (6-3) made the Texans (4-5) pay for their sloppiness.
Sports,"The past weeks of steroids, on-field brawls and questionable of NFL marketing have led some to ask: what are sports degenerating into?"
World,Iran notified the UN nuclear watchdog in writing yesterday that it would suspend uranium enrichment and related activities to dispel suspicions that it was trying to build nuclear arms.
World,Gunmen stormed into a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat in Gaza City Sunday night shortly after the arrival of the new leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization 
World,"Namibians began voting on Monday for a successor to founding President Sam Nujoma, who stands down in March after 15 years in charge."
World,"TAIPEI : Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian has pledged to push for the island #39;s inclusion in the United Nations under the name of  quot;Taiwan, quot; in a move certain to anger rival China, it was reported on Monday."
Business,"The Perrigo Company, the world's largest maker of store-branded over-the-counter drugs, reached an agreement to buy Agis Industries, a developer and manufacturer of prescription generic drugs."
Sports,Ryan Longwell's 33-yard field goal as time expired gave the Green Bay Packers a 34-31 victory over their archrivals on Sunday after the Minnesota Vikings had rallied to tie it with two touchdowns in the final 2:53.
Sports,"David Garrard, in for injured quarterback Byron Leftwich, keeps the Jaguars steady improvement going with a 23-17 overtime win over the Lions on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Q: In a recent column you said that 95 percent of all viruses and spyware are aimed at Internet Explorer, so I decided to do away with IE."
Sci/Tech, The world of male contraception has been limited to condoms and vasectomies. But researchers now point to a new method that shows promise   a shot that prompts an immune reaction to a protein produced in the male reproductive system.
Business,"  Dow Jones  amp; Co., the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, will buy MarketWatch Inc. for about  $519 million in a deal that would end a monthlong bidding war for the online financial news and information provider."
Business,AMR Research estimates that companies will spend \$5.8 billion on meeting Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements in 2005. Despite initial thoughts that Sarbanes-Oxley spending would be a one-time expenditure 
Business,"year Treasury notes fell in Asia as an index of manufacturing probably rose from last month, giving further evidence the economy is expanding."
Business,"Gold Fields may find itself without a board, a chairman, or the approval of its shareholders for its financial statements after a crucial shareholders meeting tomorrow."
Business,The dollar fell to a seven-month low against the yen and was within sight of a record low versus the euro on Monday due in part to market views that Washington is happy to see it weaken.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Sunday introduced the long-awaited next version of its operating system, Solaris 10, which the network "
Sci/Tech,The logic behind Google (GOOG ) Desktop Search is simple enough: Why shouldn #39;t the best tool for finding things on the Web do equally well at helping people search their own computers?
Sci/Tech,An innovative engine that compresses air by its shape alone to reach hypersonic speeds will attempt to break its own record this week with a test flight over the Pacific Ocean.
Sci/Tech,Russia #39;s approval of the Kyoto Protocol this month released the brakes for an agreement that has been under international negotiations since 1997.
Sci/Tech,"V, a Boeing official told a group of National Space Society members Friday in Huntsville. More than 300 people were at the event at the Sheraton hotel to discuss exploring space and the possibility of developing private space business."
Sports,Troy Brown has had to make a lot of adjustments while playing both sides of the football.  quot;You always want to score when you get the ball -- offense or defense 
Sports,"Real Madrid #39;s David Beckham played his first game in six weeks, after recovering from his two broken ribs, as the Spanish giants romped to a 6-1 win over struggling Albacete."
Sports,"Drew Naymick and Drew Neitzel didn #39;t score a point Sunday, but Michigan State #39;s players, coaches and fans appreciated their work in a 42-point win."
Sports,  Mike Martz #39;s week of anger was no empty display. He saw the season slipping away for the defending NFC West champions and thought taking potshots at his players might be his best shot at turning things around.
Sports,"  By the time Joe Gibbs finally lost his patience with Mark Brunell, Carson Palmer and the Cincinnati Bengals were already in control of the game."
World,"Jacques Chirac has ruled out any withdrawal of French troops from Ivory Coast, despite unrest and anti-French attacks, which have forced the evacuation of thousands of Westerners."
World,FALLUJAH: US Marines yesterday found the mutilated body of what they believe was a Western woman during a sweep of a street in central Fallujah.
World,"For all the questions raised by last weeks death of Yasser Arafat, one thing is certain: The debate over his legacy is likely to be as polarizing as the conflict that consumed his life."
World,The atmosphere is conducive for talks between India and Pakistan and New Delhi is giving it the  quot;best shot quot; but a  quot;miracle quot; should not be expected during the coming visit of Pakistan 
World,"Gunfire erupted Sunday at the tent set up for mourners to gather in memory of Yasser Arafat, witnesses said, just after Arafat #39;s successor, Mahmoud Abbas, arrived at the site."
World,"His release, when it came, stopped a nation. The stock market soared, pigtails left untended in protest for six years were cut, websites crashed and long queues formed on highways as ecstatic "
World,"The Queen has led senior Royals and political leaders in laying poppy wreaths at the Cenotaph to mark Remembrance Sunday. Two minutes silence was held at 11 o #39;clock to remember all Britain #39;s war dead, including "
Sports," Ben Steele repaid both the team that believed in him and the one that gave up on him. The tight end, snatched up by the Green Bay when he was cut by Minnesota in training camp, recovered "
Business,"Energy drink company Red Bull is set to take over the Jaguar Formula One team, a report says."
World,"The UN nuclear watchdog is to release a report into Iran's nuclear plans, as Tehran says it will halt uranium enrichment."
World," ""On the third floor?"" asks a woman in stonewashed jeans with an off-white <em>hajib</em> on her head, holding her daughter's arm. She's standing on the first floor of  Ballston Common Mall in Arlington, in view of a towering Christmas tree."
World,"Chinese who have grievances against local officials often take a course that is an age-old tradition in China: They <em>shangfang</em>, or travel to the capital for an audience with higher authorities."
Sci/Tech,Well-known brands advertising on eDonkey raises questions about the popularity of free downloads.
Sci/Tech,"Tracey Emin, Damon Albarn and Jack Vettriano have taken mobile phone photos for an exhibition in London."
Business,The merger between AT amp;T Wireless and Cingular Wireless will become more visible today as the Atlanta-based carrier rolls out a holiday ad campaign and transforms AT amp;T Wireless retail stores to the Cingular brand.
Business,The scramble by big traditional US airlines to become profitable again is leaving many travelers with longer airport layovers. The typical American Airlines passenger connecting through Dallas/Fort Worth now 
Business,"The US supports a strong dollar, #39; #39; Treasury Secretary John Snow said, making his first remarks on the currency since George W. Bush was re-elected on Nov. 2. We support a strong "
Business,"Eurostar services to London will stop at St Pancras, instead of Waterloo, when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link is finished in 2007, it has been revealed."
Business,"Welcome to Canada #39;s least funny parlour game, launched by Paul Martin in his years as finance minister and carried on with great doggedness by the current minister, Ralph Goodale."
Business,"Microsoft will hire several hundred new staff at its new Indian campus in the next year, its chief executive says -- a move aimed at strengthening its presence in Asia #39;s fourth-biggest economy."
Business,"Five people were killed yesterday when a small airplane crashed in bad weather near an apartment complex for seniors, authorities said."
Sci/Tech,"In March, NASA (news - web sites) launched an experimental jet that reached a record-setting speed of about 5,000 mph. Now researchers want to leave that milestone in the dust."
Sci/Tech,"During a recent six-week period, I conducted a small spyware experiment on my Windows computer. I kept track of days I opened Microsoft Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech,"As of Friday, an MSN search (beta.search.msn.com) for the phrase  quot;more evil than Satan quot; returned the Google home page as the first result."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Acrobat 7 will be available in December. It will support 3D images and complex electronic forms through an additional product called Adobe Livecycle Designer 7. Mark Wheeler, senior enterprise marketing "
Sci/Tech,"A leading provider of secure content management solutions, Finjan Software, has reported 10 serious security vulnerabilities in Windows XP Service Pace 2. According to the company, the attacker can remotely take control over a machine running Windows XP "
Sci/Tech,"AMD is looking to take market share in the server, corporate desktop and notebook space using its x86 architecture.  quot;We #39;re talking x86 chips down to a buck, quot; said AMD CEO Hector Ruiz at a conference on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Greek and British police in a joint operation cracked an illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirated software programs, Greek police said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"COPPERS IN the Netherlands have arrested two teens, from Breda, who they reckon attempted to bring down government Web sites. The teens were arrested following a raid on their houses in which their computers were confiscated."
Sci/Tech,"of management and administration solutions for Microsoft SQL Server, announced the general availability of Version 1.2 of its SQLsafe product for EMEA."
Sci/Tech, Cryptic Studios responded on its company website to threats that Marvel Comics would be suing them on likeness rights regarding its on going massively multiplayer super hero themed role playing game   City of Heroes: As reported by The 
Sports,"Forget what the billboards say. Madison Avenue has it all wrong. With apologies to cover girl Maria Sharapova, the prettiest thing on the WTA Tour may be Amelie Mauresmo #39;s backhand."
Sports,MANCHESTER UNITED striker Wayne Rooney still believes his side will win the Premiership this season. The 19-year-old scored twice against Newcastle yesterday as United won 3-1 at St James #39; Park.
Sports,"In the final moments of DC United #39;s 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Wizards in yesterday #39;s MLS Cup, coach Peter Nowak paced the sideline "
Sports,"Auburn caught Oklahoma in The Associated Press Top 25 yesterday, creating a tie for second place behind No. 1 USC. It is the second tie for No."
Sports,Jordan Grand Prix has concluded an agreement with Toyota Motorsport GmbH for a supply of engines in the 2005 Formula 1 World Championship season.
Sports,ROME : AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti believes there is much more to Andriy Shevchenko than just finding the net after the Ukrainian striker scored his 100th Serie A goal.
Sports,"Shortstop Omar Vizquel, a nine-time Gold Glove winner, has agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants. Vizquel has a \$12.25 million, three "
World,"Gunfire erupts near a potential Palestinian leader, though most doubt it was an assassination attempt. JERUSALEM - Gunmen in the Gaza Strip unleashed bursts of automatic-weapons fire Sunday near Yasser Arafat #39;s "
World,"  ABUJA, Nigeria   West African leaders held a crisis summit yesterday over unrest in Ivory Coast, as the beleaguered country #39;s president took a tough stance, sacking his army chief and installing a more hard line officer in his place "
World,"The British governments recognition of the Ulster Defence Associations ceasefire officially came into effect today. It came hours after the UDA, Northern Irelands largest loyalist paramilitary group "
World,NEW DELHI (India): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Sunday said India and Pakistan were working towards achieving  quot;credible and mutually acceptable quot; solution of all outstanding problems including Kashmir issue.
World,"SEOUL: South Korea #39;s police detained more than 140 public sector workers for their involvement in an unprecedented illegal strike against a controversial government labor reform bill, officials said."
World,"Two men have been arrested in Belgium in connection with Australia #39;s biggest seizure of the drug ecstasy. Australia #39;s police commissioner said a major European syndicate was behind the shipment, and more arrests were likely."
World,"Namibia #39;s founding President Sam Nujoma is to stand down in March after this week #39;s elections, but will remain a lynchpin of his country #39;s politics as president of the ruling SWAPO party."
World,Victories would put the PRI on track to win back the presidency after losing it in 2000 to President Vicente Fox #39;s center-right National Action Party (PAN) after 71 years of uninterrupted rule.
World,Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa said Monday that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government will not consider any suggestion on constitutional 
World,"One of China #39;s top Taiwan policymakers said on Monday armed conflict will be unavoidable if the island keeps provoking and pushing for independence, but held out hope for the rivals reopening long-stalled dialogue."
Sci/Tech,"It is with the greatest pleasure that I write to you today. Our successes of late have been many and profound, and your advice has helped further our cause immensely. As Our Father Below requested, I have compiled a list of our recent successes and victories. It is difficult to express in words how excited I am at our prospects. "
Business," Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius hybrid has  been voted 2005 European Car of the Year, Japan's top auto  maker said Monday, after the fuel sipping sedan picked up the  corresponding title in North America in January."
Business," Oil prices fell on Monday to a 7 week  low under  $47 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United  States eased fears of a winter supply crunch despite a cold  snap in North America at the weekend."
World," Divisions in President Bush's first  administration gave North Korea valuable time to develop  weapons and he needs to put far more on the table to get it to  end its nuclear plans, a security group said on Monday."
World," U.S. warplanes, artillery and  mortars struck areas across Falluja on Monday as groups of  diehard insurgents held out to the last in the week long  battle."
World, Iran stressed on Monday its decision to  freeze sensitive nuclear work was a voluntary move to dispel  concerns it was secretly building atomic arms and would last  only for a short time.
World," An Afghan militant group repeated a  threat to kill three foreign U.N. workers held hostage since  late last month unless Taliban prisoners were freed, but said  it was willing to be flexible on other demands."
Business,Energy drink company Red Bull has bought the Jaguar Formula One team.
World,"Voting starts in Namibia's presidential poll, which will elect a successor to veteran leader Sam Nujoma."
Business,"which cost 130million and opened only 10 years ago - is to close. The fleet of Eurostar trains, which connect London with Paris "
Business,"Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer will be in India next week, the latest in a series of periodic visits to the country."
Sci/Tech,A new study of automobile head restraints found that most do not do a good job of protecting passengers from whiplash in low-speed collisions.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: Nasa will conduct the final and fastest test flight of its pilotless X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, aiming to send it zooming across the Pacific Ocean at about 10 times the speed of sound - 3.2 km per second."
Sports,"In September Jordan, Jaguar and Minardi were not sure whether they would be on the grid in 2005 after Ford decided to withdraw from the sport."
Sports,Austrian energy drink makers Red Bull said on Monday they had bought the Jaguar Formula 1 motor racing team from Ford who withdrew the team after this year #39;s world championship.
World,"Bodyguards take away Mahmoud Abbas, former Palestinian Prime Minister and the successor of Yasser Arafat as PLO chief, after gunfire erupted at the tent set up for mourners to gather in memory of Arafat in Gaza city Sunday Nov. 14, 2004."
World,"Jerusalem, Nov 14 : Israel is divided over a US proposition to allow East Jerusalem residents to participate in elections for a new Palestinian Authority chairman, to lend it greater credibility."
World,"I will not shed a tear for the passing of Yasser Arafat, a man who invented modern terrorism. He was a leader who taught generations of Palestinians how to hate and how to kill."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems is going to unveil its newest version of Solaris operating system. In. Sun Microsystems is going to unveil its newest version of Solaris operating system.
Sports,"Is it the one who was quoted on the Orlando Magic Web site saying he still  #39; #39;has a chip #39; #39; on his shoulder after the collegiate Player of the Year was taken 20th in last summer #39;s NBA draft, behind "
Business,"The Incredibles has justified Wall Street #39;s passion for Pixar (PIXR), attracting \$51 million in ticket sales over the weekend -ore than double its nearest competitor "
Business,"HYDERABAD: Microsoft will hire several hundred new staff at its new campus here in the next year, its chief executive said on Monday -- a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the country."
Sports,Toyota have cleared the way for Jordan to compete in Formula One next season by agreeing to supply the troubled team with engines at  quot;an affordable price quot;.
World,Officials were today still trying to identify the body of a western woman found in Fallujah as US marines continued attacking insurgents in the city.
Sci/Tech,"New industry standard should offer cooler, quieter systems--so why isn't anybody rushing to embrace it?"
Sci/Tech,NASA plans to try to set a world speed record for jets with the flight of a pilotless vehicle that culminates a decades-long research program into hypersonic flight.
Sci/Tech,"Dr. Robinson worked to find the best possible solution to cartography's frustrating ""Greenland problem."""
Business,The benchmark for Tokyo stocks rallied nearly 1.9 percent Monday following last week #39;s gains on Wall Street and an upgrade of major Japanese banks by an international credit ratings agency.
Business,Stelco Inc. unveiled a \$900-million bid by Deutsche Bank yesterday to recapitalize the insolvent steelmaker and help pull it out of court-supervised bankruptcy protection.
Sports,"Surrounded by what remained of his entourage, a victorious John Ruiz was walking through the tunnel toward his dressing room Saturday night when a spectator leaned over "
Sports,Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given was adjudged to have fouled Manchester Uniteds Paul Scholes inside the area at a crucial juncture of Sundays big Premiership encounter at St Jamess Park.
Sports,"DC United was Major League Soccer #39;s first powerhouse, winning three titles in four years. United surged to the top again yesterday with a 3-2 MLS Cup victory over the Kansas "
Sports,Jacques Santini will fight Tottenham for compensation in the wake of his shock departure nine days ago. The 52-year-old is staying in England until the issue is resolved 
Sports,"After one of the worst losses the Jets have had in a long time, a Same Old Jets loss, LaMont Jordan stood there at the podium and tried to take the fall for everybody."
Sports,"As darkness descended in the Valley of the Sun, the Giants flickering playoff hopes may have been all but extinguished in the cool desert air."
World,"JERUSALEM : Holding Palestinian leadership elections is crucial, negotiations minister Saeb Erakat said, one day after gunmen opened fire in the presence of PLO chief Mahmud Abbas, killing two policemen."
World,"Israel, in a policy change, would be willing to co-ordinate a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip if Palestinian authorities cracked down on militant groups, an Israeli official said today."
Sports,  Urban Meyer said Saturday that it #39;s official: he #39;s leaving Utah for Florida to coach the Gators #39; football team.
Business,"Dow Jones  amp; Co., publisher of the Wall Street Journal, says it has agreed to buy online news site MarketWatch Inc. in a \$519 million deal that widens its Internet audience."
Business,"US Treasury Secretary John Snow is this week set to defend the America #39;s mixed economic record on what could be a heated tour of European capitals, including a keynote address in London on Wednesday."
Business,"PARIS, Nov 15 (AFP) - European steelmaker Arcelor said Monday that net profit in the third quarter surged by more than sixfold and forecast a strong fourth quarter amid  #39;healthy #39; growth in the global steel market, driven by Chinese demand."
Business,"GenCorp (GY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , an aerospace and real estate company, on Monday said its board has rejected a \$17 per share offer from US investment fund Steel Partners II, saying the price was  quot;inadequate."
Business,"Asian stock markets closed mostly higher Monday, with the key index rising sharply in Tokyo and hitting a record high in Australia."
Business,"Bankrupt chemical company WR Grace  amp; Co. (GRA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Saturday that it has filed a reorganization plan in US bankruptcy court without having reached "
Business,based holiday company Ebookers says cutting 360 jobs during the year has helped reduce its losses by 39.
Sci/Tech,That meathead tailgating you might pose more of a hazard that you think. Crash tests by insurance researchers have found that most cars don #39;t protect motorists very well against whiplash neck injuries in rear collisions.
Sci/Tech,"Nasa is due to launch an experimental jet over the Pacific today in a bid to reach a record 7,000 mph. The first X-43A flight failed in June 2001 when the booster rocket used to accelerate it to flight speed veered off course and had to be destroyed."
Sci/Tech,"Thats the simple message being spread across the internet by a fast-growing clique of people who have seen the light, and switched to a different browser."
Sci/Tech,"Comic book giant Marvel has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Korean publisher NCsoft, alleging that players in the firm #39;s MMORPG City of Heroes are creating characters in the likeness of Marvel heroes."
Sci/Tech,"Microsofts Windows CE surpassed Palm OS shipments in worldwide PDA operating systems market in 3Q. Worldwide personal digital assistant (PDA) shipments exceeded 2.8 million units, as Microsoft Windows CE "
Sci/Tech,Dutch authorities have charged two teenagers with cyber crimes on suspicion of bringing down government Web sites last month by flooding them with traffic.
Sci/Tech," Global warming has had little noticeable impact in Washington, DC. Politicians in the US capital have been reluctant to set limits on the carbon dioxide pollution that is expected to warm the planet "
Sci/Tech,"US companies including General Motors Corp., DuPont Co. and Xerox Corp. are cutting carbon dioxide emissions to remain competitive in European countries that have adopted Kyoto Protocol limits rejected by President George W. Bush."
Sci/Tech,Apple UK has confirmed the company will be selling its most unusual recent product - iPod Socks - in the UK. The socks will be available  quot;anytime now quot; through the UK Apple Store.
Sports,"Willis McGahee hasn #39;t set the world on fire, as is the perception in some circles. He #39;s averaging just 3.7 yards per carry."
Sports,"Two days into the free-agent signing season and the White Sox have come up losers. Switch-hitting shortstop Omar Vizquel rejected a two-year offer from the White Sox and agreed to a three-year, \$12."
Sports,"The Silverstone-based team were left without an engine supplier when Ford put Cosworth up for sale earlier this year and needed frantic discussions in Brazil, at the final grand prix of the season, to secure their future."
World,Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo accused France on Monday of backing his rebel opponents and compared its military behaviour in his country to the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.
World,"India News: New Delhi, Nov 15 : India will give its  quot;best shot quot; in the upcoming talks with Pakistan, but the country should not expect miracles, External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh said Monday."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    Prime Minister Paul Martin yesterday urged rival groups to disarm and political factions to settle differences so the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere can make use of international aid."
World,"The southern African nation of Namibia voted on Monday for a successor to the only leader the country has ever known, and election officials said the first of two days of voting started smoothly."
World,Two Australians who attempted to import \$200 million worth of the drug ecstasy will go on trial in Sydney #39;s Central Criminal Court Monday.
World,"South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun is in Argentina for three days of trade talks with his Argentine counterpart, La Nacion reported Monday."
Business,"The tireless urban worker doesn't get a lot of opportunities to take a relaxing break, but MetroNaps is trying to change that, at \$14 a pop. Rachel Metz reports from New York."
Business,"Hoping to attract developers and customers, Sun Microsystems will announce its next-generating operating system will be offered for free. The company spent roughly \$500 million and years of development time on the software."
Sports,Ford confirmed on Monday that Red Bull had bought their Formula One team and that their engine manufacturer Cosworth had been sold to the owners of the Champ Car series.
Sports,"World number three Lleyton Hewitt says he is expecting a tough exchange with Spain #39;s Carlos Moya, in their opening match of the ATP Masters Cup in Houston tomorrow morning (AEDT)."
Sports,"  Peyton Manning is making the game look easy. When he gets a little help, he #39;s almost unbeatable. Manning shredded the sloppy Houston Texans for 320 yards and five touchdowns, and the Colts "
World,"Demanding full labor rights, unionized public workers went on a general strike for the first time in the nations history on Monday."
World,"Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is in Haiti to generate international support for the embattled Caribbean nation, Haitian radio reported Monday."
Business,"US stocks were slightly lower on Thursday, reversing some of Wednesday #39;s sharp rally, as another slide in oil prices knocked shares of energy-related companies."
Sci/Tech,"Dutch authorities have charged two teenagers with cybercrimes on suspicion of bringing down government Web sites last month by flooding them with traffic, public prosecutor said Friday."
World,Drink company Red Bull steps in to buy Jaguar hours before its closure deadline.
Sci/Tech,Google engineers must have breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when rival Microsoft Corp. rolled out a new search engine that proved glitchy and failed to wow reviewers.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. today is expected to unveil the much-awaited free version of its Operating System, Solaris 10, which the company is betting on to help neutralize the open-source threat and increase profitability."
Sci/Tech,"The release schedule includes a new free Acrobat Reader, now with reviewing capabilities, the company said. Adobe is highlighting its focus on workgroups and document management."
Sci/Tech,"The Institute for Highway Safety tested 73 cars, but only eight of them recieved an overall good rating. Most cars do a poor or marginal job protecting passengers from whiplash injuries in a rear-end crash, according to crash tests of several models."
Sci/Tech,LINUX OUFIT Red Hat has opened its new office in Beijing and is already claiming that it has the inside leg measurement of the government.
Sports,Red Bull have this morning been confirmed as the new owners of Jaguar Racing after Ford completed their withdrawal from Formula One.
Sports,"WHEN quarterback Quincy Carter was unexpectedly released by the Dallas Cowboys during training camp, his departure was surrounded by whispers, never officially confirmed, that he had failed a drug test."
Sports,"CARSON, CALIF. - DC United won an unprecedented fourth Major League Soccer Cup on Sunday, beating Kansas City 3-2. United spotted the Wizards an early goal, then scored three times in a seven-minute span of the first half to move in front for good."
Sports,"CARSON, CA (Nov 14, 2004) - DC United won the 2004 MLS Cup on Sunday after playing a man down for most of the second half. United celebrates their record fourth Major League Soccer championship."
World,"Retiring president Sam Nujoma, founder of the state who has held office for 15 years, cast the first vote at a polling station in the capital, Windhoek."
Sci/Tech,Study finds more than half of seats offer little protection against neck injury in a crash. By Dee-Ann Durbin. WASHINGTON -- More than half of the seats in cars do a poor job of preventing whiplash injury because 
Sports,"Ineffective in the second half after a very good first half. Jerald Sowell, Kareem McKenzie, Pete Kendall and Kevin Mawae stood out in run-blocking, with Sowell, Kendall and Mawae doing a good job on linebacker Ray Lewis in the first half."
Sports,"agent shortstop Omar Vizquel has agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants, the team announced Sunday. Vizquel agreed to a  $12."
Sports,  Mike Martz #39;s week of anger was no empty display. He saw the defending NFC West champions slipping and thought taking potshots at his players might be his best shot at turning things around.
World,Efforts to get North Korea to scrap its nuclear weapons programs are expected to be high on the agenda when President Bush meets with other Asia-Pacific 
Sci/Tech,"When Wilco released Yankee Hotel Foxtrot online for free in 2001, the album's popularity soared and Wilco became a commercial success. Front man Jeff Tweedy tells Wired News' Xeni Jardin why the music industry is dead wrong about file sharing."
Sci/Tech,"Dotted around the globe are shadowy, short-range transmitters beaming strange radio messages across the planet. The messages are indecipherable, and often unlistenable. Nonetheless, they have their fans. By Jason Walsh."
Sci/Tech,"Whether you're into science fiction's predicted future or just like bizarre creatures, here's an art show for you. Rachel Metz reports from New York."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo's favorite game boy puts on an entertaining show for tennis purists and gaming thrill seekers, and that's no backhanded compliment. Game review by Chris Kohler."
Sci/Tech,"By testing the DNA of the mummy of Tutankhamun, Egypt will attempt to learn what killed the teenaged pharoah who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Talk about a cold case."
Sci/Tech,"The governor's race is still undecided in Washington state, and Democratic Party volunteers are frantically calling voters with disputed provisional ballots after a judge orders officials to release the names. Republicans are miffed."
Sci/Tech,A conference dedicated to online journalism explores the effect blogs have on news reporting. Some say they draw attention to under-reported stories. Others struggle to establish the credibility enjoyed by professionals.
Business,"Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK) announces Monday that Peter Wong, chief executive officer of the SCBHK, has decided to leave the bank with effect from Nov. 19, 2004."
Sci/Tech," In the event you #39;ve been hiding in a cave for the past few years, here #39;s a newsflash: Videogames are a huge business."
Sports,Perhaps the sight of Maria Sharapova opposite her tonight will jog Serena Williams #39; memory. Wimbledon. The final. You and Maria.
Sports,"DC United had lost 3-1 to the Chicago Fire. The real conflagration was yet to come, though. United #39;s players and coaches, even the team #39;s president, gathered in the locker room and had it out."
Sports,The only people more nervous than Bowl Championship Series officials these days are those forces in college football opposed to a playoff system that would decide the national championship.
World," Australian customs officers say they have made an enormous seizure of the designer drug known as ecstasy. Two men will appear in a Sydney court Monday, charged after 820 kilograms of ecstacy tablets "
World,"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s passing away last week lowered the curtain for his half-century efforts of Palestinian liberation, but the Middle East peace process continued and arrived at a new crossroad."
World,"Namibian voters are casting their ballots in the nation #39;s presidential and parliamentary elections. In Windhoek, people started arriving at the polling stations as early as 5am today."
World,Ministers are facing questions about how they knew about an alleged coup plot in Africa weeks before mercenaries were arrested for planning it.
World,"Madonna records an introduction to the new Band Aid music video, which gets its premiere on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a clampdown after the dot-com bust, some employees now have more options about when and where they work."
Business,"Dow Jones   Co., the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, will buy MarketWatch Inc. for about \$519 million in a deal that would end a monthlong bidding war for the online financial news and information provider."
Sci/Tech,SCO's fight against Linux has conspiracy theorists buzzing over Microsoft's role in the affair. What are the facts?
Business,"If you're tired of all those candidate polls after the long election season, you aren't alone. So are the pollsters."
Business,US pharmaceutical company Perrigo expands its generic drug business with the purchase of Israel's Agis Industries.
Business," U.S. stocks to watch on Monday include  Family Dollar Stores Inc., Staples Inc., Microsoft Corp., and  General Electric Co.  "
World,Israeli forces withdraw from the West Bank town of Jenin and its refugee camp after two weeks of  operations.
Business,"  U.S. stocks looked to open slightly  weaker on Monday, as a drop in crude prices looked to be offset  by lower technology shares, led by Microsoft as the stock goes  ex dividend."
World,November is proving to be a bumper month for computer games - and it is not over yet.
World,"In the coming weeks, the U.S. and Iraq's government must still combat a resilient and dangerous insurgency outside Falluja."
Business,"The United States would like the dollar to strengthen but believes international currency markets should be left to set its value, US Treasury Secretary John Snow said Monday."
Business,"In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the growing economy, Microsoft, the world #39;s largest software company inaugurated its new campus at Manikonda, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh."
Business,"Perrigo Co., a maker of over-the-counter drugs and supplements for the store-brand market, said Monday that it agreed to buy Israeli generic drug giant Agis Industries Ltd."
Business,"Regis Corp., the world #39;s largest operator of hair salons, said Monday that it agreed to purchase Hair Club for Men and Women, a hair loss services company, for \$210 million."
Business,"Conrad Black, formerly the chairman and CEO of Hollinger International Inc., and David Radler, who used to be the company #39;s president and chief operating officer, face civil-fraud charges "
Business,"HONG KONG Standard Chartered, which makes most of its profit in Asia, said Monday that it was promoting Peter Sullivan to chief executive of its Hong Kong operations, replacing Peter Wong, who will step down on Friday."
Business,"Challenger Financial Services Group, an Australian fund manager, said Monday that it bought a 5.8 percent stake in a British natural gas distribution network for 85 million Australian dollars, or \$65 million, to diversify its portfolio of investments."
Business,International wireless solutions manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) believes the days of disconnected PDAs are gone. The BlackBerry-maker said that users #39; information is changing too rapidly for disconnected 
Business,"Study performed for USA Today finds longer waits at major hubs, as troubled airlines cut costs. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Passengers of the nation #39;s largest airlines are experiencing longer layovers when making "
Business,"British companies are losing out because other European Union countries are blocking access to lucrative public contracts, Treasury chief Gordon Brown said Monday."
Business,Deutsche Bank is offering Stelco Inc. a \$900-million refinancing package that could leave it as the company #39;s biggest shareholder.
Business,"Toyota Motor Corp. #39;s Prius hybrid has been voted 2005 European Car of the Year, Japan #39;s top auto maker said Monday, after the fuel-sipping sedan picked up the corresponding title in North America in January."
Sci/Tech,"Taking a leaf from Linux #39;s book, Sun Microsystems will later today make its newly developed Solaris 10 operating system available for free, charging customers only for support."
Sci/Tech,An  quot;air-breathing quot; test plane will attempt to break a world speed record for the second time in a year by flying at nearly 10 times the speed of sound.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Windows CE has knocked Palm off the PDA operating system sales top spot for the first time, newly released market research has revealed."
Sci/Tech,"The first Halo game sold quite a few Xboxes (we know a few Xbox owners who don #39;t appear to play any other titles on their consoles), and Halo 2 has already clocked \$125 million in sales -- on its first day in stores."
Sci/Tech,"US food giant Kraft Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 15,810 packages of Lunchables turkey, ham and cheddar cheese ready-to-eat complete meals due to mislabelling, the US Department of Agriculture #39;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has "
Sports,then vowed he is off the penalty rota for Saturday #39;s game with Celtic. The Croatian striker fired the only goal at Easter 
Sports,"For only the second time in league history, a safety provided the winning points in overtime when the Chicago Bears beat the Tennessee Titans, 19-17, on Sunday in Nashville."
Sports,"  One week after Ed Reed stole a pass to seal another win for the Baltimore Ravens, the Pro Bowl safety victimized yet another football team with his instincts and speed."
World,A gunbattle sparked by militants confronting moderate interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on a visit to Gaza underscores the urgent need for elections to 
World,"A relief convoy of ambulances and supplies Monday was turned back by Iraqi authorities or US Marines from entering Fallujah, a spokesman for the international Red Cross said."
World,"A team of American ocean researchers have claimed to have found the lost kingdom of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus. According to The Telegraph, the researchers led by Robert Sarmast used the latest sonar "
Sports,Manchester United plans talks with its two largest shareholders to put an end to months of speculation about the club #39;s future ownership.
Sports,Subaru driver Petter Solberg revealed he was already looking ahead to next seasons championship during the Rally Australia. The 2003 world champion retired on day one of the 
Sports,"Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and Adam Vinatieri kicked five field goals to lead the New England Patriots past the Buffalo Bills, 29-6, Sunday night."
World,"This moment, rather, is one in which all should embrace new prospects for peace in the Middle East. Ariel Sharon, who once behaved as a fierce hawk, has shown his ability to make concessions in recent months "
World,Prime Minister Ayad Allawi #39;s office confirmed Monday that two of his female relatives who were kidnapped last week have been released.
World,"KAMPALA, 15 Nov 2004 (IRIN) - The Ugandan government has announced a unilateral one-week cessation of the military offensive against the rebels of the Lord #39;s Resistance Army (LRA) in the northern region, in a move that could help end one of Africa #39;s most "
World,"Namibians lined up in front of polling stations in capital Windhoek on Monday, casting their votes to choose a new president and parliament for the country, with the ruling "
Sci/Tech,"After investing roughly \$500 million and spending years of development time on its next-generation operating system, Sun Microsystems Inc. on Monday will announce an aggressive price for the software - free."
Sci/Tech,"Parind Raval and Siamak Asgari spent six years working for a variety of technology companies while seeking a niche that would allow them to start their own business. Two years ago, Asgari met a school-system official who mentioned the need for an effective student management system in public schools."
Sci/Tech,"SMART-1, a spacecraft carrying an experimental engine, was designed to test ion propulsion. A mission set to begin in 2006, called Dawn, will use ion propulsion to explore the asteroids Ceres and Vesta in a multi-year journey."
Sci/Tech,"As one of the world's most prolific spammers, Jeremy Jaynes pumped out at least 10 million e-mails a day with the help of 16 high-speed lines, the kind of Internet capacity a 1,000-employee company would need."
Sports,Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is confident his team #39;s spirit will be unaffected by their first league defeat of the season as they prepare for this weekend #39;s clash against arch-rivals Real Madrid.
Sci/Tech,"When Che Carsner wanted to find discount airline tickets for his parents from the Miami area to New York, he knew where to look. The Manhattan real estate agent logged onto Kayak.com, a new online travel aggregator, and typed in some dates. Within seconds, dozens of options appeared. Among them: a \$140 round-trip fare from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to LaGuardia airport on US Airways, which he booked."
Sci/Tech,Egypt is to conduct tests on the mummy of Tutankhamen in a bid to solve the mystery over the cause of his death.
Sports,Ford predicted a bright future for the Jaguar Formula One team on Monday after completing the sale of the racing outfit to energy drinks company Red Bull.
World,Nov. 14: Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will formally put forward General Pervez Musharrafs proposals for Kashmir when he arrives here later this month.
World,"Allawi #39;s office confirms that his cousin #39;s wife and his cousin #39;s pregnant daughter-in-law were released Sunday. There #39;s no word on the cousin, 75-year-old Ghazi Allawi."
Business,"US Treasury Secretary John Snow has said the financial markets should determine the value of the dollar. But speaking in Dublin on the first leg of a tour of Europe, he reaffirmed his policy to support a  #39;strong dollar #39;."
Business,"  Shares of Elpida Memory Inc., a chipmaking joint venture between Japanese electronics giants Hitachi Ltd. and NEC Corp."
Business,"PARIS : European steelmaker Arcelor said net profit in the third quarter surged by more than sixfold and forecast a strong fourth quarter amid  #39;healthy #39; growth in the global steel market, driven by Chinese demand."
Business,"British companies have been discriminated in winning lucrative public contracts in European Union countries, according to a report on Monday commissioned by the Treasury."
Business,"A new biography tells you more than you may want to know about the late Hollywood star. Stock quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes for Nasdaq, at least 20 minutes for NYSE/AMEX."
Sci/Tech,"In the rapid-fire pace of the technology business, Microsoft #39;s successful, though illegal, campaign to thwart competition in the market for Web browsing software during the 1990s seems to be ancient history."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems Inc. by the end of the year will release version 7.0 of its Acrobat products, including a new free Acrobat Reader that now includes reviewing capabilities, the company announced Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computers iTunes Music Store sold its 150 millionth song in mid-October, another milestone in its push to stay ahead of digital music rivals such as Microsoft and Dell."
Sports,"Ford Motor Company confirmed on Monday that the Austrian energy drink company Red Bull have purchased their entire UK-based Formula One team, including their Milton Keynes Head Quarters and two wind tunnel facilities in Bicester and Bedford."
World,"For a variety of reasons, there is a lot of enthusiasm and optimism surrounding the death of Palestinian Authority (PA) leader, Yasser Arafat, and how his demise might advance an expeditious "
World,(IsraelNN.com) A report by the World Bank indicates that the implementation of Prime Minister Sharon #39;s disengagement/expulsion plan could lead to increased Arab violence against Israel.
Business,"Lowe #39;s Cos., the second-largest home improvement retailer behind Home Depot Inc., said Monday quarterly profit rose. The Mooresville, NC-based retailer had third-quarter net income of \$522 "
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, California Steve Jobs has promised that Apple Computer #39;s iPod will become  quot;the Walkman of the 21st century, quot; but for that to happen, Jobs must do what he failed to do in the 1980s: prevail over his old nemesis, Bill Gates, who sees entertainment "
Sci/Tech,"Although Finjan Software has detected ten flaws in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, it refuses to divulge any technical details."
World," U.S. warplanes, artillery and  mortars attacked areas of Falluja on Monday as diehard  insurgents held out to the last in the week long battle and  heavy clashes broke out in the Iraqi cities of Mosul and  Baquba."
Sports,"Though Tim Henman may be considerably more senior than some of his more illustrious opponents at this weeks Tennis Masters Cup, he isnt quite old enough to recall the Apollo programmes famous moon shots and the sound of Mission Control at Houston "
World,"The next step is for all Palestinians to participate in elections, including those in occupied territories and in exile. By Omar Merhi."
Business," Shares of Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> fell  1.35 percent before the bell on Monday following a ratings  downgrade by First Albany."
Business," Biotechnology company Rigel  Pharmaceuticals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RIGL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RIGL.O</A> has entered into a collaboration  pact with drugmaker Merck   Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> to find treatments  for cancer and potentially other diseases, Rigel said on  Monday."
World," The Sudanese government is still  attacking villagers in Darfur and rebel groups there are  looting and abducting civilians despite an April cease fire, a  rights group said on Monday."
Business," Tyson Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSN.N</A>, the nation's  largest meat producer, on Monday reported a sharp drop in  quarterly earnings due in part to poor results in its beef  segment."
Business,"Greece's public deficit exceeded eurozone limits when it joined the European single currency in 2001, its finance ministry admits."
Business," Stocks were set to open slightly lower  on Monday as Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> begins to trade  ex dividend, weakening technology shares and offsetting a  welcome drop in crude prices."
Business,Nigeria's government cuts the price of fuel in a bid to avert a planned general strike by the country's biggest unions.
Business," The United States would like the dollar to strengthen but believes international currency markets should be left to set its value, US Treasury Secretary John Snow said Monday."
Business,"The Mooresville, NC-based retailer posted net income of \$522 million, or 66 cents a share, compared with \$452 million, or 55 cents a share, a year earlier."
Business,"Wm Wrigley Jr Co (WWY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is buying the Life Savers and Altoids candy and mint businesses from Kraft Foods Inc."
Business,  Regis Corp. (RGS) announced a deal to acquire Hair Club for Men and Women in which it will pay  $210 million.
Business,Greece has admitted it joined the euro in 2001 on the basis of figures that showed its budget deficit to be much lower than it really was.
Business," Dow Jones   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DJ.N</A>, publisher of the  Wall Street Journal, said it is to buy online news site  operator MarketWatch Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MKTW.OQ target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MKTW.OQ</A> to grow the revenues it  derives from the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"In March, NASA launched an experimental jet that reached a record-setting speed of about 5,000 mph. Now researchers want to leave that milestone in the dust."
Sports,There will be at least 20 cars on the Formula One grid to start the season in 2005. Energy drink maker Red Bull has completed the purchase of the Jaguar Racing team from automaker Ford.
Sports,Baylor fans are in a little bit of limbo now. They #39;re thrilled that their team continues to show that it can play with the very best in the country.
World,"Palestinian officials are downplaying a shooting incident at an event attended by interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. On Sunday evening, militants firing assault rifles burst into a mourning tent for "
World,"World News: Seoul, Nov 15 : Tens of thousands of civil servants in South Korea struck work Monday, demanding labour rights, Xinhua reports."
Sports, Five cities vying to stage the 2012  Summer Games reveal their hands this week as Olympic chiefs  scrutinize their plans for holding the world's greatest  sporting extravaganza.
Business," The Nigerian government agreed to cut  gasoline pump prices by 8 percent on Monday and called on  unions to call off an indefinite general strike over fuel due  to start on Tuesday, a top lawmaker said."
Business," Tyson Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSN.N</A>, the largest  U.S. meat producer, on Monday said quarterly earnings dropped  by more than 50 percent in part to poor results in its beef  segment."
World," Iran will stop converting uranium from  Nov. 22 to dispel fears Tehran is seeking atomic arms, Iran's  chief nuclear negotiator said Monday."
World," The families of Japanese kidnapped  decades ago by North Korean agents lashed out at the secretive  communist state on Monday, saying it had lied about the fate of  their loved ones."
World," The first international war crimes  trial of former Kosovo Albanian rebels was due to begin on  Monday, with three men accused of murdering Serb civilians and  suspected collaborators during the 1998 99 conflict."
World,US war planes kill about 20 insurgents attacking police in Baquba as the Falluja assault enters its second week.
World,"Iran has not diverted declared nuclear materials for weapons but concern remains, the UN watchdog says."
Sci/Tech,A website that apologises to the world for the US election results has been hugely successful.
Business,"Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., the world #39;s largest maker of chewing gum, agreed to buy candy businesses including Altoids mints and Life Savers from Kraft Foods Inc."
Business,"Perrigo Co., a generic drugmaker, has agreed to buy Israel #39;s Agis Industries Ltd. in a deal valued at \$818 million, the two companies said Monday."
Business,"  GenCorp (GY) said it has rejected an unsolicited takeover approach from Steel Partners II LP that was valued at  $772 million, saying the offer was inadequate."
Business,"  Kinross Gold Corp., (KGC) a Toronto gold and silver mining and processing company, reported that it revised third quarter results to a loss of  $133."
Business," With oil prices easing, North American stock markets were poised for more gains early Monday. Wall Street futures suggested a modestly positive start to regular trading while European indexes rose in early action."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 15 (newratings.com) - The US dollar modestly strengthened its position versus the euro this morning, after the US Treasury Secretary said that the government supported a  quot;strong dollar quot; policy."
Business,"India News, Hyderabad, World #39;s largest software maker Microsoft Corp is hiring more staff at its new India campus - its largest outside the US - near here, the company #39;s chief executive Steve Ballmer said Monday."
Sci/Tech," In March, Nasa launched an experimental jet that reached a record setting speed of about 8 050km/h. Now researchers want to leave that milestone in the dust."
Sci/Tech,Sivar writes  quot;Ace #39;s Hardware and news.com.com.com report Solaris that 10 has been released. Improvements include a performance-enhanced TCP-IP stack to shed the  quot;Slowaris quot; moniker and their much-vaunted ZFS (Z File System).
Sci/Tech,"Technology News, A new front has been opened in the long-dormant browser war, with an open-source program called Firefox aiming to challenge Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech,"MARK COLVIN: The scientific consensus seems to be growing that global warming is not just coming, it #39;s upon us. An international climate change taskforce is meeting in Sydney this week to discuss ways of avoiding "
Sci/Tech,"So far, none of the respondents expected Microsoft to win a significant market share from Google and Yahoo. In the survey, Google clearly led the field in ease of use and search result quality, while Yahoo leveled with Google on additional features."
Sci/Tech,"A space probe using revolutionary #39; #39; ion engine technology today will make its closest pass yet to the Moon as scientists maneuver it into an orbit from where it will study the Earth #39;s satellite, the European Space Agency said."
Sports,University of Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said last week that he #39;s not about to stop and consider the rapid climb his team has made on the college football landscape this season.
Sports,Darren Lehmann gave evidence Monday at the committal hearing of a man charged in the death of former international cricketer David Hookes.
Sports,"They had all vanished, swept away by a black-and-gold tidal wave known as the Pittsburgh Steelers. And now they have returned. But it was their 29-6 victory against the Buffalo Bills that made the loudest "
Sports,Michael Vaughan is hoping that England #39;s tour of Zimbabwe will benefit his younger players despite the controversy surrounding the series.
Sci/Tech,"Global warming has had little noticeable impact in Washington, DC Politicians in the nation #39;s capital have been reluctant to set limits on the carbon dioxide pollution that is expected to warm the planet by 4 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit during the next century "
World,American-led forces are said to be meeting the stiffest resistance yet from militants in the Iraqi city of Fallujah. Reports say militants are now trapped in the south of the city with no way out.
World,"BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND -- Northern Ireland #39;s largest and most violent outlawed group, the Ulster Defence Association, announced yesterday it will desist from further attacks and wants to rejoin peacemaking efforts."
World,"PARIS, Nov 15 (AFP) - In an affair described as France #39;s equivalent of Watergate, 12 former government officials and senior police officers go on trial in Paris Monday for running a phone-tapping operation which was used by the late president Francois "
Sci/Tech,"Binding end-user access to once disparate technologies, vendors such as IBM Lotus and Open Text are launching products designed to pull a variety of point products into a single platform."
Sci/Tech,"At the SC2004 conference last week, IBM unveiled plans to build a commercial version of its Blue Gene supercomputer intended for businesses and for a number of scientific and research markets."
Sci/Tech,"Sun on Monday will deliver its much anticipated Solaris 10, declaring the OS now free to download for commercial use, along with an aggressive services and support plan clearly devised to undercut Linux archrival Red Hats pricing."
Sci/Tech,"Systinet on Monday is releasing an upgrade of its UDDI-based business services registry that adds a configurable services console, advanced classification management, and publishing wizards for mapping and publishing of service data."
Sci/Tech,Symbol Technologies will take an important step in the evolution of the enterprise wireless LAN on Monday with the introduction of its WS 2000 Wireless Switch.
Business," Stocks were set to open flat or  slightly lower on Monday as Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> begins to  trade ex dividend, weakening technology shares and offsetting a  welcome drop in crude prices."
Sci/Tech,"  There #39;s only one problem with Microsoft #39;s Service Pack 2, a key upgrade to the popular Windows XP operating system: It turns some computers into large, expensive doorstops."
Sports,"England #39;s cricketers flew out for their tour of Zimbabwe today, with captain Michael Vaughan making it quite clear he was opposed to the trip."
Sci/Tech,McAfee Inc. on Monday plans to announce an add-on for its enterprise antivirus products to offer increased protection against spyware.
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems at the ApacheCon conference in Las Vegas on Monday is adding the Jonas and Geronimo application servers as platforms supporting the Project Beehive open source development initiative.
World,"Tokyo, Nov. 15: The news that Princess Sayako, will wed at 35 after years of hesitation was welcomed today by many in Japan who fear that sagging marriage and birth rates has left the country headed for a demographic crisis."
Sci/Tech,"RSA Security Inc. on Monday plans to announce availability of its new RSA Sign-On Manager, a product it says will make it easier for users to log-in to multiple applications and simplify password management for organizations."
Business," Barnes   Noble Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BKS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BKS.N</A>, the  leading U.S. bookseller, on Monday said quarterly profit fell  due to higher expenses and soft demand for titles in its  bestseller category."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems Inc. by the end of the year will release Version 7.0 of its Acrobat products, including a new free Acrobat Reader that now includes reviewing capabilities, the company plans to announce Monday."
Sci/Tech,New products will include a free Acrobat reader with reviewing capabilities.
Sci/Tech,Free application creates topic folders on your PC and fills them with the files it finds.
Sci/Tech,"Two pints of lager and the latest White Stripes single, please"
World," Afghan militants repeated a threat to  kill three U.N. hostages and rejected government talk of a  ransom offer on Monday, saying they were sticking to their  demand for the release of Taliban prisoners."
Business," Lowe's Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LOW.N</A>, the No. 2 home  improvement retailer, on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in  third quarter profit, topping estimates, aided by its expansion  into large U.S. markets."
Sci/Tech,The chief executive officers of Intel Corp. and LG Electronics Inc. agreed on Monday to work together towards creating a single international standard for wireless broadband Internet access.
Sports," LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Reggie Bush ran for 204  yards and a pair of long touchdowns as No. 1 Southern  California edged UCLA, 29-24, in a regular season-ending Pac-10  showdown between cross-town rivals at the Rose Bowl."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc.'s e-mail service will use the company's DomainKeys authentication technology starting Monday, almost a year after Yahoo first unveiled this anti-spam project."
Business,"Wrigley today announced plans to buy those brands from Kraft Foods for one-point-four-eight (B) billion dollars. The sale includes the Life Savers, Creme Savers and Altoids brands, as well as several local "
Sci/Tech,A MELBOURNE biotech company will offer scientists unconditional access to a new embryonic stem-cell line in an effort to speed up lifesaving medical research.
Sci/Tech,"Officials say two Florida International University students were found dead in a minivan in Broward County, apparent victims of carbon monoxide poisoning."
Sci/Tech,"The company says that in the most recent third quarter, the global market for handheld devices showed Microsoft #39;s Windows Mobile Pocket PC platform accounting for nearly half the three million units shipped."
Sci/Tech,HALO 2 has shipped and it is now very clear which game is will dominate the Xbox this silly season. Bungie #39;s latest is a real winner.
Sports,"Formula One team Jaguar will race next season after being taken over by beverage company Red Bull on Monday. Jaguar #39;s parent company, Ford, said Sept."
Sports,"AFTER losing to Maria Sharapova in the Wimbledon final, Serena Williams will get a chance to redeem some of her lost pride when she takes on the Russian teenager in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships."
Sports,"East Rutherford, NJ (WJZ/AP) Ed Reed made another big play when he had to, though he should probably send a thank-you note to LaMont Jordan."
Sports,Joe Worsley has recovered from a leg injury and will return to the England back row to face Tri Nations champion South Africa on Saturday.
Sports,"Was Sunday Curt Schilling Night or Tom Brady Night at Gillette Stadium? Probably a lot of both. First, the sellout crowd was able to celebrate the Boston "
Sports,"In his first game back in Washinton, Jerry Stackhouse made the Wizards pay with his clutch long-range shooting. The former Wizard scored 28 points, including three 3-pointers "
Sports, Omar Vizquel hopes to revitalize his career with a new team in a new league. The San Francisco Giants just hope the veteran shortstop has a few more good years in him.
World,"Iran told the United Nations nuclear watchdog that it agreed to a European Union deal to voluntarily stop uranium conversion from Nov. 22, to ward off US calls that the Islamic Republic "
World,Taleban-linked militants who are holding three UN workers hostage in Afghanistan say their captives #39; lives depend on whether the Kabul government can reach an agreement Monday on the kidnappers #39; demands.
World,"Macedonian Prime Minister Hari Kostov quit today over disagreements with ethnic Albanian parties in the governing coalition, triggering a government crisis in the ethnically tense Balkan state."
World,Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader is in Serbia - the first such visit since the war between the two former Yugoslav republics ended almost a decade ago.
Business,"  Computer disk drive maker Maxtor  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MXO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MXO.N</A> on Monday said Paul Tufano has resigned as chief  executive, president and acting chief financial officer, less  than a month after the company forecast a quarterly loss that  was about double what Wall Street had been expecting."
Sci/Tech, The first vending machines to sell music  downloads are to be introduced in London next month as Britons  continue to turn their backs on traditional methods of buying  singles.
Business,"Google has come to cellphones -- the cheap ones, not just the fancy color-screen models with Web access."
Business,"To turn its new multiple sclerosis treatment Antegren into a blockbuster drug with more than \$1 billion in annual sales, Biogen Idec and its partner, Elan Pharmaceuticals, might not have to persuade doctors that it is superior to existing interferon treatments. Partial data released by the companies appear to confirm the treatment's outstanding clinical performance."
Business,"  America's trade deficit is soaring, and the once highflying dollar has sunk to record lows against Europe's common currency. But the Bush administration has reacted with remarkable calm to developments that raise worries about a possible dollar crisis."
Business,"Verizon Wireless, moving to burnish its industry reputation for the strongest cellular calling coverage, said it has recently activated 12 new cell sites in Greater Boston and Northern New England."
World,"  Armed men from the radical Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades shot up a mourning tent for the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in Gaza City last night, killing two people, injuring at least 10, and sending thousands of mourners fleeing in panic."
Sci/Tech,"Anyone who thought the browser wars were over when Microsoft overpowered Netscape in the 1990s should think again. After all, it's Firefox time.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"Stop the digital video cams. Adobe, a heavyweight in digital image editing, has released Premiere Elements, video-editing software based on Adobe's high-end Premiere Pro."
World,"BELFAST -- Northern Ireland's largest and most violent outlawed group, the Ulster Defense Association, said yesterday it will desist from further attacks and wants to rejoin peacemaking efforts."
Business,"You can learn a lot from writing a newspaper column, especially when a reader calls in to say that you're wrong. I've just received a revealing critique that foreshadows a nasty new escalation in the battle over our digital rights."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    Canada's prime minister urged rival groups yesterday to disarm and political factions to settle differences so the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere may make use of international aid."
Business,"  After investing roughly  $500 million and spending years of development time on its next generation operating system, Sun Microsystems Inc. today will reveal an aggressive price for the software: It's free."
World,"HYDERABAD -- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who heads for Kashmir on Wednesday, said yesterday his visit is aimed at putting an end to years of violence in the troubled Himalayan region. Singh's comments came as thousands of Kashmiri Muslims, scarred by 15 years of violence, celebrated Eid al-Fitr days after India announced it would reduce the number of troops in ..."
Business,"  Two senators who wrote a tough but little understood law to protect corporate whistle blowers are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission for aggressive enforcement, just as a case emerges that could determine how companies are policed."
World,"  The Bush administration is pressing the United Nations to reward Sudan with a major package of international debt relief and reconstruction funds if the Islamic state signs a peace deal ending a brutal, 20 year civil war with the Christian backed Sudan People's Liberation Army in southern Sudan by the end of the year."
Sports,"  If you listened to Patriots coach Bill Belichick and others speaking about the Bills last week, Drew Bledsoe was playing like the second coming of Johnny Unitas and Willis McGahee was running like Walter Payton."
Sports,"  The Wise Guys said this one might be a challenge, but this time the Wise Guys were wrong. What the sellout crowd at Gillette Stadium and the ESPN audience saw last night was a Big Brother/ Little Brother mismatch."
Sports,"  The end came, for all intents and purposes, at 11:20 last night. It was at that moment, in another losing effort against the Patriots, that Drew Bledsoe was yanked from the game in favor of rookie J.P. Losman, who is still recovering from a broken leg. Bills coach Mike Mularkey's decision to risk his still healing No. 1 pick ..."
Sports,"  Red Sox owner John W. Henry lugged the World Series trophy, but Johnny Damon walked off with the Oscar here last night when a small contingent of Red Sox Nation visited Gillette Stadium before the Patriots Bills game."
Sports,"  Adam Vinatieri increased his consecutive field goal streak to 16 last night and his first extra point made him the only player besides Gino Cappelletti to score 1,000 points in his Patriots career."
Sports,What a difference a month has made for the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings.
Sports,"CARSON, Calif -- Peter Nowak had an empty feeling when he left the MLS Cup four years ago. He was beaming this time."
Sports,"LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- After Team USA racked up six goals in a 6-3 victory over the Swedes Saturday, coach Ben Smith said he hoped his players saved a few because goals were going to be hard to get yesterday against Canada."
Sports,The Boston College men's basketball team could be without junior power forward Craig Smith and senior guard Jermaine Watson for Friday night's season-opener against the University of Maine at Conte Forum.
Sports,"Sure, Boston College may have improved its chances for a Big East title, a berth in the Bowl Championship Series, and a \$2.5 million payout with its 36-17 victory over No. 13 West Virginia Saturday at Mountaineer Field. But BC coach Tom O'Brien cautioned his team yesterday that there remained much work to do before the Eagles could begin planning ..."
Sports,"Led by a backcourt rotation that has left fans and college scouts alike salivating, the Boston Amateur Basketball Club dismantled the Bay State Magic, 72-58, in the final of the annual Veterans Day Classic held at Chelsea High School yesterday. Newton North's Anthony Gurley poured in 22 for BABC while Iowa State-bound Farnold DeGand, who will suit up for O'Bryant ..."
Sports," quot;We had multiple fronts and multiple stunts off of those fronts, quot; said Plymouth North coach Bill Burkhead of his game plan for yesterday's matchup with undefeated Falmouth. A stunned Falmouth defense, which had given up only 12 points this season, was turned inside out by the tongue-twisting offense as the Blue Eagles marched to a 21-8 victory and the Atlantic ..."
Sports,"NEW BEDFORD -- Archbishop Williams tricaptain Katie Kelly supplied a pair of rapid-fire goals in the final five minutes of the first half, igniting the sixth-seeded Bishops to a 3-1 win over Hopkinton in the Division 3 South girls' soccer final yesterday."
Business," Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WWY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WWY.N</A> is buying  the Life Savers and Altoids candy and mint businesses from  Kraft Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KFT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KFT.N</A> for  $1.48 billion, the companies said  on Monday."
Business," U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer  Abraham has told President Bush that he plans to resign but  will stay on until a successor is in place, an administration  official said on Monday."
Business," U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on  Monday as chip maker Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> fell after a broker  downgrade, weakening technology shares, while a drop in crude  prices hurt energy companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>."
Business," Alcoa Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AA.N</A>, the world's biggest  aluminum producer, on Monday cautioned its shareholders about  an unsolicited, below market ""mini tender"" offer being made by  Toronto based TRC Capital Corp. to buy up to 3.5 million of its  shares."
Business,"Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. agreed to buy the Altoids mints and Life Savers brands for \$1.48 billion from Kraft Foods Inc., its biggest acquisition ever, to expand its share of the candy market."
Business,"Lowe #39;s Cos. (LOW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 home improvement retailer, on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in third-quarter profit, topping estimates, aided by its expansion into large US markets."
Business,"Computer disk drive maker Maxtor Corp. (MXO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said Paul Tufano has resigned as chief executive, president and acting chief financial officer, less "
Business,"The British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, says he will complain to the European Union this week over its allocation of government contracts."
Business,"Air France-KLM Group, Europe #39;s biggest airline, said second-quarter sales grew 6.4 percent as passengers generated more revenue."
Sci/Tech,"An experimental pilotless jet will today attempt to break the world speed record by reaching 7,000mph - the equivalent of two miles per second."
Sci/Tech,"The publishing software giant Adobe Systems Inc. today introduced Adobe Acrobat 7.0 software, the company #39;s desktop applications suite for creating and viewing PDF (Portable Document Format) files."
Sci/Tech,Dell has belatedly joined its competitors in offering blade servers with the launch in Paris on Monday afternoon of the PowerEdge 1855.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo #39;s e-mail service will use the company #39;s DomainKeys authentication technology starting Monday, almost a year after Yahoo first unveiled this anti-spam project."
Sports,"REMEMBRANCE Sunday threatened to be the day when Rangers could have forgotten any dreams they had of winning the championship. But come May, they might just remember this Sunday as the most important90minutes of the season."
World,"Israel on Monday offered its first indication it was reassessing relations with the Palestinians after Yasser Arafat #39;s death, suggesting it might coordinate a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip if the Palestinian Authority cracks down on militant "
World,"AFRICAN leaders have backed an arms embargo and other immediate UN sanctions against Ivory Coast, isolating President Laurent Gbagbo #39;s hardline Government even further in its deadly confrontation with its former colonial ruler, France."
World,Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath said Monday that US Secretary of State Colin Powell is expected to visit the West Bank next week to hold talks with the new Palestinian 
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide shipments of personal digital assistants (PDAs) using Microsoft Corp.'s Windows CE operating system have surpassed those using PalmSource Inc.'s Palm OS for the first time, following a precipitous decline in Palm OS PDA shipments in the third quarter of 2004, according to research released Friday by industry analyst company Gartner Inc."
Sci/Tech,"  Microsoft Corp. is hiring hundreds of new staff for its operations in Hyderabad over the next 12 months, the company's chief executive officer, Steve Ballmer told reporters Monday in Bangalore, India."
Sports,PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Kyle Eckel rushed for a career-high 179 yards and a touchdown to lead the Navy Midshipmen to a 42-13 rout of the Army Black Knights in the 105th meeting of the storied rivalry between the service academies from Lincoln 
Business, The dollar fell to a seven month low versus the yen and hovered just above a record low against the euro Monday as it resumed its slide amid concerns about the US ability to fund its current account gap.
Business,"General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would buy a fire detection systems business from SPX Corp."
Business," Kinross Gold Corp. said Monday that a change in the way it accounts for goodwill has forced it to restate its third quarter results, resulting in a  $133."
Sci/Tech,Adobe #39;s version 7 of Acrobat Professional includes some new features meant to improve the ability to collaborate on PDF documents.
Sci/Tech,"BT is to offer Research in Motion #39;s Blackberry mobile email and personal information management system, the UK telco said today."
Sci/Tech,"Millions of medicine bottles will be fitted with tiny radio antennas in the United States in a bid to combat counterfeiting, it emerged today."
Sci/Tech,"The future of customisable gaming content is hanging in balance right now, following Marvel launching a lawsuit against South Korea-based NCSoft: alleging copyright infringement in the Online action game City of Heroes."
Sports,"PASADENA, California (Ticker) - Southern California held off a final challenge before punching its ticket to Miami. Heisman Trophy hopeful Reggie Bush scored on two long touchdown runs and accounted for 277 "
Sports,France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez misses Wednesday #39;s friendly against Poland after suffering a knee injury playing for Olympique Marseille at the weekend.
Sports, Brad Miller had 26 points and nine rebounds and Peja Stojakovic chipped in 22 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 101 89 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
Sports," The Washington Wizards lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 122 113, on Sunday at the MCI Center. Antawn Jamison netted 23 points and grabbed nine boards for the Wizards, who have dropped four of their last five contests."
Sports,The Tennessee Titans are no longer worried about making the playoffs. Right now they just would like to finish .500. Yesterday the Chicago Bears beat the Titans in overtime in Nashville 19-17.
World," The number of injured US military personnel arriving at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center this week  ost from the offensive against insurgents in the Iraqi city of Fallujah   ched its highest level since April, a US "
Business,"Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. agreed to buy the brands including Altoids mints and Life Savers for \$1.48 billion from Kraft Foods Inc., its biggest acquisition ever, to expand its share of the candy market."
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Express Company today filed a lawsuit against Visa, MasterCard and eight major banks that are members of the two card associations."
Sci/Tech,"The IIHS tested dozens of seats to see how well they would protect an average-size male dummy. Eight seats got the highest rating, including those in the Volvo S-40, S-60 and S-80, the Saab 9-2X and 9-3, and the Jaguar S-type."
Sci/Tech,"Desktop search player Blinkx unveiled the latest version of its contextual search product today, adding features that allow a user to initiate a search by dropping a file into a folder."
World,"cleansing and rebel groups looting and abducting civilians despite an April ceasefire, a rights group says. action to stop the violence in the vast west of the country."
World,"JERUSALEM, Nov 15 (AFP) - Israel is looking on anxiously at the unfolding struggle to fill the void left by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s death, keen to assist moderate elements to ensure a peaceful transition of power."
Sports," Belarussian powerlifter Vladimir Buben  has been banned for life after a positive drugs test at the  Athens Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee  (IPC) said on Monday."
Business,"Although the combined companies wont hurt each other, Im not convinced they can help each other. In its press release, Dow Jones explains why it is buying MarketWatch."
Business,General Electric Co. agreed to buy SPX Corp. #39;s Edwards Systems Technology business for about \$1.4 billion in cash to add fire detection and building safety systems to its three-year-old security systems unit.
Business,"Germany fueled mounting speculation over the future independence of French defense firm Thales on Monday, saying Thales and Airbus parent EADS would "
Business,"Oil prices fell on Monday to a 7-week low under \$47 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch despite a cold snap in North America at the weekend."
Business,Eurozone economy is still unable to outperform the US as the reports of its headliners - France and Germany -how decline for the whole zone of 12 nations that share the euro.
Business," Oil prices tumbled again on Monday to an  8 week low under  $46 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the  United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch."
Sci/Tech,Dell and Microsoft have launched a joint development project to improve the management of Dell servers with Microsoft software. The two companies said Monday that they have integrated their respective management 
Sci/Tech,"Some people love their Research in Motion BlackBerrys. Some hate them. Still, countless federal employees think they must have one."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo! Inc. and EathLink Inc. today announced they would begin attaching digital signatures using a new anti-spam technology to all of its outgoing emails to separate e-mails from unwanted soliciting emails - spam.
Business," Gold hit  $440.00 an ounce, its highest  in 16 1/4 years, in Europe on Monday and was seen consolidating  before rising further on a shaky dollar."
Sports,FORD predicted a bright future for the Jaguar Formula One team after completing the sale of the racing outfit to energy drinks company Red Bull.
Sports,"London submitted its final proposals to host the 2012 Olympic Games today, confident it had struck upon a winning formula. Lord Coe, chairman of London "
Sports,"WTA Tour Championships, Los Angeles, Nov 5 - The war of words between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova has been hotting up in a bout of psychological gameswomanship before todays final of the WTA Tour Championships."
Sports,"What a night for a heavyweight showdown, what a night for boxing, and what a night for your average outspoken, crazy-eyed, biker-looking foul-mouthed trainer."
Sports,Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen has denied former head coach Jacques Santinis claim that there was a rift between them at White Hart Lane.
Sports,"The US captain, who had been sidelined since Sept. 18, reinjured his left quadriceps Saturday during Manchester City #39;s 1-1 tie against Blackburn Rovers."
Sports,"Darren Clarke won Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters on the Gotemba Course at the Taiheiyo Club in Shizuoka, Japan. Clarke, who lead the tournament from the first round, holds on to his No."
Sports,"The Grizzlies were led by Gasol #39;s 25 points, while Mike Miller added 18. Memphis had six players in double figures. Memphis forged ahead 110-107, before Ray Allen nailed a three-pointer to tie it at 110 with 2:43 left."
Sports,"  Ten NFL teams are 6 3 or better. Eight are in the AFC. That shows me where the 2004 power resides. With the exception of the Manning skewed Colts (and the Jaguars, who are freaks of nature), the AFC Eight all have three things in common."
Business,Come inside the value camp and cozy up to long-term results with a cushion of safety.
Business,American Eagle clothier looks good -- on the surface and under the balance sheets.
World,"The UN Security Council must impose sanctions on the Sudanese officials and pro-government Arab militia behind ethnic cleansing in Sudan #39;s Darfur region, a human rights group and aid agencies said Monday."
World,"Jazeera TV in Qatar said that one Islamic group has released two women of the relatives of the Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi, but still holding his cousin as a hostage."
World,"TWENTY-FOUR hours to the fuel price strike called by the Labour and Civil Society Coalition (LASCO), President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has restated that the action will be total and indefinite."
Business,"If destructible DVDs are going to have a fair shot, distributors are going to have to test the concept by releasing a film that is reasonably in demand."
Sci/Tech,Licenses Mercora 'person-to-person' radio software
Sci/Tech," Dell will begin offering on Monday new  ""blade"" servers at prices it says will bring the ultra compact  computers into the business mainstream and allow it to grab  market share from rivals HP and IBM."
Sci/Tech," Israel's Radvision <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RVSN.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RVSN.O</A> <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RVSN.TA qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RVSN.TA</A>  said on Monday its video services platform has been chosen by  mobile phone operator Partner Communications <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=PTNR.TA qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">PTNR.TA</A> as a  core part of its third generation video services trial."
World,"The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) is having a severe effect on rural Mexico, TVE's Earth Report programme claims."
Business,Shares of MarketWatch Inc. rose nearly 7 after Dow Jones  amp; Co. announced it would buy the parent of financial news site CBS MarketWatch for \$519 million in cash.
Business,"Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., the world #39;s largest gum maker, agreed to buy brands including Altoids mints and Life Savers for \$1.48 billion from Kraft Foods Inc."
Business,"Crude prices drop further on anticipation that supplies will continue to build as winter approaches. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices slumped again Monday, falling below \$46 a barrel, on anticipation that "
Sci/Tech,NASA is hoping to break new speed records later today when it will set loose its third X-43A  quot;scramjet #39; #39; over the Pacific Ocean.
Sci/Tech,"Rumorville, conspiracy theory, and over speculation results in crazed forum discussion and a possible slashdot mentioning. Jason Dowdell, someone I have spoken with often for about a year now, published a "
Sci/Tech,(Indianapolis) - Indiana University researchers are trying to find out if playing violent video games can make people more prone to violence.
Sports,"By the time Andrew Golota and John Ruiz fought, it was Sunday morning and some in the crowd at Madison Square Garden had so much to drink that they were fighting among themselves."
Sports,"The top and bottom appears set, but theresa whole lot of middle ground left to cover. The New England Patriots hosted Buffalo last night and Philadelphia and Dallas round "
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (15/11/04) - Iran has agreed to fully suspend its uranium enrichment program, in a move that could improve the Islamic republics relations with the West."
World,Chile has begun its security preparations for the upcoming international leaders meeting in Santiago of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation group.
World,Japan #39;s prime minister on Monday said he was not satisfied with the outcome of North Korea #39;s investigation into the fate of several Japanese nationals abducted decades ago by the communist country #39;s spies.
Sci/Tech,"The computer maker envisions the blades being used to replace large numbers of stand-alone servers, among other functions."
Sci/Tech,"The industry heavyweights want to ease a major ""pain point"" for their customers, Dell's CEO says."
Business," Once a year or so we like to check in on the dollar to find out if it is strong. Inevitably it is, but it is strong in different ways each time."
Sci/Tech,"Beef up your PowerPoint presentations with our newest collection of Outsourcing facts. As part of our Outscoucing Special Report and Knowledge Center, Data Points are compiled to help IT executives make business and technology decisions."
Sci/Tech,"Avanade on Monday is partnering with Microsoft to release Enterprise Library, which features reusable code, tools, and guidance intended to make it easier to develop in the .Net environment."
Sci/Tech,"We don #39;t have to wait another month to know that blog #39; #39; is the word of the year. So says Springfield-based Merriam-Webster, which tallied queries to its online dictionary."
Sci/Tech,Antivirus company offers improved anti-spyware app to users for a fee.
Sci/Tech,Discs would offer 100 times the capacity of today's DVDs--but when will they be available?
Sci/Tech,AOL Enhances Its Google Powered  Search Engine\\Search Engines seems to be going the browser engines way. There are few popular engines and companies are using them with value added services to make their own. And as expected Google seems to be the #1 choice for most companies out there. ...
Sci/Tech,"MSN Does Not Steal Google Results to Seed New Index\\Rumorville, conspiracy theory, and over speculation results in crazed forum discussion and a possible slashdot mentioning. Jason Dowdell, someone I have spoken with often for about a year now, published a blog entry named Microsoft Crawling Google Results For New Search ..."
Business,"The US supports a strong dollar, #39; #39; Treasury Secretary John Snow said, making his first remarks on the currency since George W. Bush was re-elected president on Nov. 2. We support "
Business,"Hog and pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc.(SFD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it plans a private offering to sell about \$150 million worth of senior notes due 2011."
Business,Perrigo Co. will acquire one of Israel #39;s top drug companies -- a move expected to greatly increase Perrigo #39;s presence in the generic prescription drug market.
Business,"NEW YORK, and BALTIMORE, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deutsche Bank and Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE:LM) announced today that they have signed a definitive asset purchase agreement whereby Legg Mason will acquire "
Business,"Conrad Black, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Hollinger International Inc., and David Radler, the company #39;s ex-president, were accused of fraud in a lawsuit by the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Business,"Insurer Tower is going ahead with a plan to spin off its Australian money management business, raising A\$130 million (\$143 million) for acquisitions in the transtasman life and general insurance markets."
Business,France and Germany appeared headed for another industrial row on Monday over a French plan to merge Airbus parent EADS with French defense group 
Business,SINGAPORE: Oil prices held steady yesterday near seven-week lows on forecasts of colder-than-normal weather in the US northeast.
Business,"Kinross Gold Corp., Canada #39;s third- largest producer of the metal, restated third-quarter earnings to a loss after changing the way it accounts for goodwill."
Business,"The value of goods shipped from Canada #39;s factories fell by 0.6 per cent in September, Statistics Canada reported Monday, a decline that came as a surprise to analysts who were expecting a slight gain."
World," U.S. warplanes bombarded hard  core rebel areas of Falluja on Monday and troops hunted  insurgents house to house, while heavy clashes broke out in  other cities and insurgents attacked Iraq's oil network."
Sci/Tech,"Decades after Hollywood first made the leap between alien life and the threat of contamination, a scientist has issued a similar warning."
Sci/Tech,"Dell (Dell:Nasdaq - news - research) and Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) are partnering to develop and sell software that makes it easier for large businesses to manage their servers, the two companies announced Monday."
Sci/Tech,"BT Group said that BlackBerry #39;s always-on  quot;push quot; technology also means that customers do not have to periodically connect to their email to check for new messages, as they are automatically routed to the handheld."
Sports,"Five cities of London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris have submitted their bids for the 2012 summer Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee (IOC),it was announced by IOC on Monday."
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, Abu Mazin, has escaped a failed assassination attempt on Sunday evening after three gunmen broke into the tent where condolences are offered for the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in Gaza and chanted slogans deploring Abbas and "
World,"By Trevor Mason and Chris Moncrieff, Political Staff, PA News. The Ulster Defence Association was warned by the Government today that it must live up to commitments it gave on ending military activity."
World, Turkey's parliament approved proposals Saturday to scale down police powers and improve conditions of detainees before a crucial European Union summit that will decide whether to start membership negotiations with the largely Muslim country.
World,He shook the world by demanding justice for the Palestinians. But Arafat's defiance ruined his chances to win them independence
World,Why Fallujah won't be the last bloody battle in the race to pacify\Iraq in time for its elections
World,Arafat's death raises hopes for a new push for peace. But much depends on who takes charge and how the U.S. responds
Business," Dow Jones   Co., publisher of The Wall  Street Journal, has agreed to buy online financial news  provider MarketWatch Inc. for about  $463 million in a bid to  boost its revenue from the fast growing Internet advertising  market."
Business," HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> will  hire several hundred new staff at its new Indian campus in the  next year, its chief executive said on Monday, in a move aimed  at strengthening its presence in Asia's fourth-biggest economy."
Sci/Tech, A woman's effort to assuage her 6 year old son's fears of his grandfather's ghost by selling it on eBay has drawn more than 34 bids with a top offer of  #36;78.
Business," The deficit at the federal agency  that rescues failed U.S. pension funds more than doubled to   $23.3 billion in fiscal 2004, officials said on Monday, as the  safety net was hit by losses from pension plans that have  failed or are expected to fail."
World," The first international war crimes  trial of Kosovo Albanians began on Monday, with three former  rebels accused of imprisoning and murdering suspected  collaborators and Serb civilians during the 1998 99 conflict."
Business,Boeing Co.'s former chief financial officer pleaded guilty Monday to illegally hiring a top Air Force official who has admitted she gave the company preferential treatment on a \$23 billion tanker contract.
Business,"Lord Black, the former owner of the Daily Telegraph and the Hollinger International newspaper group, is charged with fraud by US regulators."
Business,"Dow Jones  amp; Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has agreed to buy online financial news provider MarketWatch Inc. for about \$463 million in a bid to boost its revenue from the fast-growing Internet advertising market."
Business,"US regulators filed fraud charges on Monday against former Hollinger International Inc. (HLR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chairman Conrad Black and his deputy, David Radler."
Business,"Business India: Hyderabad, Nov. 15 : Microsoft Corp. will hire several hundred new staff at its new Indian campus in the next year, its chief executive said today-- a move aimed at strengthening its presence in Asia #39;s fourth-biggest economy."
Business,"General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would buy a fire detection systems business from SPX Corp."
Business,American Express on Monday filed a suit against credit card associations Visa and MasterCard and eight major banks for what it called illegal and anti-competitive practices.
Business,  Kraft Foods Inc. has confirmed an agreement to sell substanially all of its sugar confectionary business to Wm.
Business,"Maxtor Corp. (MXO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said Paul Tufano has resigned as chief executive, president and acting chief financial officer, less than a month after the computer "
Business,Mexican cement company Cemex SA said Monday it has signed a letter of intent to sell two cement plants in the US to Brazil #39;s Grupo Votorantim for US\$400 million (euro308 million.
Business,"Alcoa Inc., one of the world #39;s top producers of aluminum, said Monday that it received an unsolicited  quot;mini-tender quot; offer from Toronto-based TRC Capital Corp."
Business,Gordon Brown demanded today that Britain #39;s EU partners in the European Union open up their public procurement markets more fully after an official report suggested that that 
Business,Former Boeing Co. Chief Financial Officer Michael Sears pleaded guilty Monday to one felony count of aiding the illegal hiring of a US Air Force official to a top job at the company.
Business," Former Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> Chief  Financial Officer Michael Sears pleaded guilty on Monday to one  felony count of aiding the illegal hiring of a U.S. Air Force  official to a top job at the company."
World," Western diplomats said on Monday they had  secured assurances that Ukraine would hold a free and fair  presidential run off election, seen as a choice between closer  ties with Russia or moves toward the West."
Sports,"A.J. Feeley will replace Jay Fiedler as the starter Sunday at Seattle, interim coach Jim Bates says Monday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA is set to fly a jet at ten times the speed of sound or approximately 7,000 miles per hour today in a test over the Pacific Ocean."
Sci/Tech,"(CBS/AP) More than half of car seats as currently constructed do not do a good job of preventing whiplash injuries, tests by the insurance industry show."
Sci/Tech,"Dell and Microsoft are offering a new server toolkit that brings together Dell #39;s OpenManage 4 server management software and Microsoft SMS 2003, used to configure and upgrade servers running Windows."
Sci/Tech,"Offering its new Unix-based Solaris 10 operating system for free  quot;is a critical development for Sun, quot; says Yankee Group analyst Dana Gardner."
Sci/Tech,"Three years after introducing its first blade server, Dell Inc. on Monday rolled out the next generation of the dense form factor, promising greater density and price/performance than what competitors are offering."
Sci/Tech,Dell President and CEO Kevin Rollins has indicated that the company is actively considering including Advanced Micro Devices processors inside its server products in the foreseeable future.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Novell Inc. last week began shipping a desktop version of Linux that is designed for business users and comes with a bundled set of open-source applications as well as technical support, training and consulting options."
Sports,Can any other professional sport rival women #39;s tennis for the sheer quantity of choking by its top players at big events in 2004?
Sports,"Donofrio wasnt supposed to be in the select field of the LPGA Tournament of Champions. But the former Yale womens golf coach took full advantage of the opportunity, closing with a 2 under "
Sports,"MADRID : Barcelona may have lost in the league for the first time this season when they went down 2-1 at Real Betis on Sunday, which ended their 10-game unbeaten streak, but the Spanish leaders remain unbowed."
Sports,"In the end, Matt Stover won the game for Baltimore when he kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime. But one play much earlier was the key."
Sci/Tech," Young people are now the savviest of the tech savvy, as likely to demand a speedy broadband connection as to download music onto an iPod, or upload digital photos to their Web logs."
Sports," Soccer players and other sportsmen could  soon face mandatory two year bans from their sports if they are  caught using recreational drugs at any time, the head of the  World Anti Doping Agency said Monday."
World, Former Palestinian security minister Mohammed Dahlan said on Monday that a  quot;gang of mercenaries quot; known to the Palestinian police were behind the shooting that resulted in two deaths in a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat in Gaza.
World,"the past two weeks. The AU supports the United Nations resolution to impose sanctions and an arms embargo against Ivory Coast, in an effort to prevent further military action."
World,"An injured Iraqi woman cries out at the scene of an insurgent mortar strike in the Dora section of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 15, 2004."
World,The 15-member United Nations Security Council heads to Africa this week to push for an end to 21 years of civil war in southern Sudan.
World,"Mosques, Islamic schools and churches have been targeted in an escalation of religious violence in the Netherlands. The death of controversial film-maker Theo van Gogh earlier this month sparked off a spate of attacks across the country."
World,"The Spanish government rejected out of hand a new peace proposal made Sunday by Basque separatists because it did not renounce violence, reports the Scotsman."
Sports, England captain David Beckham has denied  reports that he plans to retire from international soccer after  the 2006 World Cup and says he wants to play for his country as  long as possible.
World,An inquest rules that the death of an airman who died in 1953 after a secret nerve gas experiment was unlawful.
Business,"On the way to his vision of an ""ownership society,"" President Bush picks a big fight over Social Security"
Business,"Since Nov. 2, countless Kerry supporters have been flocking to the Internet in search of a postelection pick-me-up. Here are some of the imaginative ways they are coping with sorrow and anger online"
Business,"Dow Jones has agreed to buy online financial news provider Marketwatch Inc for 519 million dollars, or 18 dollars per share, the two companies said in a joint statement."
Business,"American financial regulators have filed fraud charges against Lord Black of Crossharbour, the former controlling shareholder of the Telegraph Group of newspapers."
Business,"US stocks opened slightly lower on Monday as chip maker Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell after a broker downgrade, weakening technology shares, while a drop in crude "
Business,"  Many European Union companies are being denied access to a market in public contracts worth  $1.8 billion because governments are still favoring home based firms, according to a British report into fair competition released on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA has been working on a test flight project for the last few years involving hypersonic flight. Hypersonic flight is fight at speeds greater than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound."
Sci/Tech,Dell and Microsoft have teamed up to develop a combined enterprise IT management tool designed to offer a single point of administration for hardware and software.
Sci/Tech,"Network Appliance Inc. has unveiled the next version of its operating system, DataOntap 7G, which includes two significant new features that improve provisioning and capacity utilization within its filers."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, a company long known for waking up to a market after its competitors only to dominate that same market, has finally woken up to the digital music market."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Four former Microsoft Corp. employees have been charged with theft, conspiracy, mail fraud and money laundering in connection with the alleged theft and resale of \$32 million of Microsoft software."
Sports,London 2012 Olympic bid chairman Sebastian Coe will visit Scotland next month to discuss the benefits of helping to stage the Games with the Scottish Executive.
Sports,"With Serena Williams #39; victory against Amelie Mauresmo, she not only reached the final but also assisted Lindsay Davenport in finishing the year as the No."
Sports,"There #39;s a busy week in store for those with an interest in both English and Spanish football. With this in mind, the Independent England Fans Group invited me over to London last Thursday to talk at their "
Sports,Arizona trails Seattle and St. Louis in the NFC West despite having a losing record at 4-5. Cardinals #39; Emmitt Smith is hugged by teammate Troy Hambrick after Smith scored a touchdown.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Jaipur, Nov 15 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to get a formal communication from the international cricket body on the two-Test suspension of skipper Sourav Ganguly, an official said Monday."
Sports," Since taking over as coach from Rudi Voeller, Juergen Klinsmann has not lost a game with Germany and the World Cup winner is hoping to continue that run against Cameroon on Wednesday in Leipzig."
Sports,"Joe Cole, the Chelsea midfielder, has withdrawn from the England squad to play in a friendly against Spain because of a stomach bug."
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. and Microsoft Corp. said Monday they are working together to integrate their systems management applications to allow customers to update server hardware and software with a single tool.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (15/11/04) - The new head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Mahmoud Abbas, escaped unharmed Sunday when militants burst into a mourning tent for the late Yasser Arafat firing assault rifles, killing two security guards "
Sports, NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - New Orleans Hornets guard  Baron Davis is expected to be sidelined one-to-two weeks  because of a lower back injury.
Business,largest home improvement retailer continues to produce strong results.
Sci/Tech,"Viagra, the impotence pill that is copied and counterfeited around the world, is one of the first drugs to get a radio tracking device under a new FDA initiative announced Monday."
Business,"Shares of WR Grace and Co. (GRA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell as much as 13 percent on Monday after the bankrupt chemical maker, which faces lawsuits from people sickened by "
Sci/Tech,"One of the Web #39;s largest e-mail providers is looking to make its service safer with the adoption of DomainKeys, a cryptographic-based e-mail authentication technology, Monday."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Network Appliance Inc. today brought out the latest version of its Data ONTAP software, which it said creates a grid storage architecture on its appliances by creating an "
Sports,"The Chicago Bears have made a living out of winning ugly as of late, taking victories any way they can get them. On Sunday, Chicago invented another way to "
Business," Stocks were little changed on Monday  as gains in insurance company American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> and software maker Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> offset  losses in energy stocks due to lower oil prices."
Business,"Oil prices on both sides of the Atlantic have fall to some of their lowest levels in eight weeks, as shortage fears ease."
World, Israel held out the prospect on Monday of coordinating a planned unilateral Gaza pullout with the Palestinians if a new leadership succeeding Yasser Arafat cracked down on militants.
Business," Oil prices tumbled again on Monday, sliding to an 8 week low under  #36;46 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch."
Business,"The company that owns the Wall Street Journal has agreed to pay \$519 million to buy the financial news Web site CBS MarketWatch. The weekend deal, which came after an auction that included bidders like Viacom "
Business,"Microsoft is also preparing to begin construction of a second building on the campus, spokeswoman Tami Begasse said yesterday. But the company hasn #39;t yet decided whether it will proceed with the third and final building on the 42-acre Hyderabad site."
Business,"Sabre Holdings Corp., operator of the Travelocity Web site, reported Monday its board named Sam Gilliland to serve as chairman in addition to being the company #39;s chief executive."
Business,General Electric says it #39;s buying SPX Corporation #39;s Edwards Systems Technology fire-and-security unit for more than a billion dollars in an all-cash deal.
Business,"based Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., maker of Juicy Fruit and Wrigley Spearmint gum, is spending  $1.48 billion to buy Life Savers and Altoids mints from Kraft."
Business,Specialty food maker Lancaster Colony Corp. said Monday that its board raised the company #39;s quarterly cash dividend by nearly 9 percent to 25 cents per share from 23 cents.
Business,"Online broker E*Trade Financial Corp. (ET.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday its retail customer stock trading for October jumped 21 percent from the prior month, helped by less uncertainty in financial markets."
Business,William Safire's column has appeared on the Op-Ed Page of The New York Times for more than 30 years.
World, U.S. warplanes bombarded hard core rebel areas of Falluja on Monday as troops hunted insurgents house to house in the city already devastated by the ferocity of the military's seven day onslaught.
World," Security in Sudan's Darfur region is a ""farce"" with the government engaged in ethnic cleansing and rebel groups looting and abducting civilians in violation of an April cease fire, a rights group said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," After investing roughly  #36;500 million and spending years of development time on its next generation operating system, Sun Microsystems Inc. on Monday will announce an aggressive price for the software  #151; free."
Business," Tyson Foods Inc. , the largest U.S. meat producer, on Monday reported sharply lower quarterly earnings on weakness in its beef operations, but shares rose as the results beat expectations."
Sports, Miami Dolphins interim coach Jim Bates has made his first big decision: He's switching quarterbacks.
Business," Microsoft Corp.  will hire several hundred new staff at its new Indian campus in the next year, its chief executive said on Monday, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in Asia's fourth biggest economy."
Sci/Tech, PortalPlayer Inc. is hoping it doesn't fall from Apple's tree.
Business," With protests growing around the world about US deficits and a weak dollar, US Treasury Secretary John Snow has made it clear that's not what he wants to talk about during his European tour."
Sci/Tech," In a low key end to a groundbreaking case that extended the reach of Australia's libel laws to the world, Dow Jones  amp; Co. has settled a defamation lawsuit launched against it by an Australian mining magnate."
Sports," The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Games submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee on Monday, entering the final stage of a long process in hopes of landing one of the biggest prizes in sports."
Sci/Tech, Anyone who thought the browser wars were over when Microsoft overpowered Netscape in the 1990s should think again.
Sci/Tech,More than one way to skin a market. Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) believes the pricing on Solaris 10 will be irresistible: nada.
Sci/Tech," The seats and head restraints in many cars fail to offer good protection against neck injuries in rear end accidents, recent crash test results suggest."
Sci/Tech,"After talking up its new line of blade servers for months, Dell went ahead today and delivered some product. Dell, not surprisingly, is touting its new blade server as a space and cost-saving improvement over standard 1U rack servers."
Sci/Tech, EarthLink Inc. and Yahoo Inc. said today they would begin tests of a new anti spam technology that encodes digital signatures into customers #39; e mail as a way to separate legitimate messages from unwanted spam.
Sci/Tech,"Millions of fans adore Apple #39;s iPod, the world #39;s most popular digital music player. Now, Apple has unleashed expensive new iPod models that do more: They can carry pictures with your music."
Sports,"Red Bull will not be rushed into any decision about drivers after buying the Jaguar Formula One team on Monday, says team boss Tony Purnell."
Sports,Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United Football Club are preparing themselves for a tilt at the Premiership title. The Reds are somewhat off the pace at the moment with eleven points separating them and the 
Sports,"Over there, New York City #39;s final 2012 Olympic bid book officially comes under consideration today at the International Olympic Committee #39;s Lausanne, Switzerland, headquarters in an otherwise "
Sports,"David Beckham expects to lead England against his Real Madrid clubmates at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday, although he will not face two familiar faces on Spain #39;s lineup."
Sports," Jim Bates, who took over as head coach of the Miami Dolphins when Dave Wannstedt resigned six days ago, made his first major decision Monday when he announced that AJ Feeley will start at quarterback this Sunday at Seattle."
Sports," Jim Bates, who took over as head coach of the Miami Dolphins when Dave Wannstedt resigned six days ago, made his first major decision Monday when he announced that A.J. Feeley will start at quarterback this Sunday at Seattle."
Business," The index fund pioneering firm Vanguard is making college more affordable    by lowering the fees it charges on the 529 plan it runs. Most states offer 529 plans, and you can often participate in the plan of a state other than the one where you live or where your young one will attend college. Thus, the fact that the Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan is sponsored by the state of Nevada shouldn't make you click out of this article. Keep reading."
Sci/Tech," Online broker E*Trade Financial Corp.  said on Monday its retail customer stock trading for October jumped 21 percent from the prior month, helped by less uncertainty in financial markets."
World,"PLO leader Mahmud Abbas is due to hold separate meetings with representatives from the Palestinian security services and 13 main factions, officials said."
World,"BERLIN I never met Yasser Arafat, because I never wanted to meet him. Despite several invitations, I have always preferred to spend my time in places where people exchange ideas that go beyond ideology, where "
World,"Time is running out for a peaceful resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue and the United States must negotiate directly with Pyongyang if it truly wants a solution, Asian experts warned on Monday."
Business," Barnes   Noble Inc. , the top U.S. bookseller, on Monday said quarterly profit fell due to higher expenses and weaker demand for bestseller titles, sending its stock down more than 2 percent."
Sci/Tech," Software maker Adobe Systems Inc. has upgraded its flagship desktop publishing products, giving powerful new features to not only the authors of electronic documents but also their recipients."
Sports," Free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel signed a three year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed."
Sci/Tech, Israel's Radvision   said on Monday its video services platform has been chosen by mobile phone operator Partner Communications  as a core part of its third generation video services trial.
Business," Google's 1.7 billion initial public offering in August gave entrepreneurs reason to rub the sleepy dust out of their eyes. All year the new issues market had been slowly awakening. Through the end of October U.S. companies raised  #36;29 billion in initial stock sales, almost twice the total raised in all of 2003."
Sports, The chairman of a Moldovan soccer team became so incensed when a penalty kick was awarded to the opponent that he drove his car onto the field and tried to run over the referee.
Sci/Tech," Sun on Monday will deliver its much anticipated Solaris 10, declaring the OS now free to download for commercial use, along with an aggressive services and support plan clearly devised to undercut Linux archrival Red Hat #8217;s pricing."
Sci/Tech, Antivirus company offers improved anti spyware app to users for a fee.
World," Nigerian unions on Monday suspended a general strike due to start on Tuesday after the government agreed to reduce domestic fuel prices, a union leader said."
Sci/Tech," Dell Computer re energized its enterprise class blade server strategy on Monday, rolling out a new architecture that supports up to 10 servers in a seven unit chassis that can fit into a standard size rack."
World," US influence in Asia is at risk of seriously diminishing if Washington fails to undertake a more coherent policy in the region that goes beyond its concerns with terrorism and nuclear proliferation, US experts on Asia said in a report."
Sci/Tech," Millions of people want Santa to bring them a portable music player this Christmas. And not just any brand, mind you. They're asking for Apple Computer's iPod."
World, (AP)   Bridges to Mexico in this traffic choked city began testing a new immigration security program Monday that requires some U.S. visitors to be fingerprinted and photographed as they cross the border.
Sci/Tech," Switzerland's glaciers are melting faster than expected, shrinking by as much as one fifth of their size over the 1985 2000 period alone, scientists at Zurich University said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Undersea tourists and souvenir hunters are hastening the decay of the Titanic, says U.S. explorer Bob Ballard who discovered the world's most famous shipwreck nearly 20 years ago."
Sci/Tech," Australia could expect more frequent droughts, heatwaves, rainstorms and strong winds because of greenhouse gas induced climate change, the country's main science research body warned on Monday."
World, Sen. Charles Schumer said Monday he has ruled out a run for New York governor in 2006 and instead will head the Democratic Party's effort to win seats in the Senate.
Sci/Tech," Results on tests for soybean rust on Monday were expected to confirm the fungus has spread to three more Louisiana fields and one in Mississippi, an industry official familiar with the investigation told Reuters."
World," President Bush on Monday tapped the chairman of his re election campaign, Ken Mehlman, to head the Republican Party."
Sci/Tech," For more than half a century, historian Raul Hilberg has studied the Holocaust, arguably the most savage episode in human history. He has tried to distance his personal life from his work but says on occasion, he has been overtaken by the pathos of his subject."
World," LITTLE ROCK, Ark.  #8212; More than 30,000 people are expected Thursday when former President Clinton opens his  #36;165 million presidential library, and civic leaders say the campus is already functioning as a catalyst for a renaissance here, helping to spur a building boom."
World," Saddam Hussein's regime made more than  #36;21.3 billion in illegal revenue by subverting the U.N. oil for food program  #151; more than double previous estimates, according to congressional investigators."
Sci/Tech, Environment pressure group Greenpeace said on Monday it welcomed news that leading crop technology company Bayer had pulled out of genetic modification trials in India to focus on conventional plant breeding.
World, The Supreme Court on Monday overturned the death sentence of a convicted Texas killer because jurors in his trial did not consider his learning disability and other evidence.
Sci/Tech, The United States on Monday proposed broad international measures to curb the slaughter of sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and encourage the study and preservation of threatened shark populations throughout the world.
World," Albania, Croatia and Macedonia said they were ready to increase their participation in NATO operations and pledged to further develop cooperation in their bid to join the alliance."
Sci/Tech," In March, NASA launched an experimental jet that reached a record setting speed of about 5,000 mph. Now researchers want to leave that milestone in the dust."
Sci/Tech," A federal facility that pumps salty water 14,000 feet into the Earth's crust probably is associated with a magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck the Utah Colorado border this month, an official said."
Sci/Tech,Company ramps up to increase production as demand for new handheld exceeds expectations.
Business,BANGALORE:Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said he was excited about the work going on in India on the technology front.  quot;I think Indian IT majors like Wipro and Infosys are doing an incredible job.
Business,  Mexican cement company Cemex SA said Monday it has signed a letter of intent to sell two UScement plants to Brazil #39;s Grupo Votorantim for  $400 million.
Business,The reorganization plan filed by WR Grace  amp; Co. in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case includes a proposal to establish a trust to handle a variety of asbestos claims against the chemical manufacturer.
Business," Viagra, the blockbuster impotence pill that is copied and counterfeited around the world, is one of the first drugs to get a little radio chip tracking device under a new Food and Drug Administration initiative announced on Monday."
World," The Hungarian parliament on Monday rejected a government proposal to extend the stay of 300 non combat troops in Iraq by three months until March 31, 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Dell are looking to merge their Systems Management Server and OpenManage suites to create a powerful, easy and cost-effective server management solution."
Sci/Tech,The first vending machines to sell music downloads will be introduced in London next month as Britons continue to turn their backs on traditional methods of buying singles.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo on Monday implemented its own sender authentication scheme, dubbed DomainKeys, for its free Web-based mail service. DomainKeys is one of several authentication technologies that hope "
Sci/Tech,"EMC Corp. claims it has hit over 1,000 users and shipped more than 30 petabytes (30,000 TB) of storage capacity since the introduction of its Centera product in April 2002."
Sci/Tech,BT has entered an agreement with Research In Motion to offer co-branded BlackBerry 7230 and 7730 handhelds to its corporate customer base.
Sports,"London sent off its bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today, calling it a  quot;winning formula quot; towards snaring the world #39;s biggest sporting event."
Sports,  England captain David Beckham has denied reports he plans to quit international soccer after the 2006 World Cup and says he wants to claim a century of caps.
Sports,The Eagles don #39;t have much experience coming back after a bad loss under coach Andy Reid. Their only noteworthy losses seem to come in the NFC Championship Game.
Sports,"Joe Worsley, the Wasps forward, will return to the England team for Saturday #39;s clash against Tri-Nations champions South Africa at Twickenham."
Sci/Tech,"In order to prevent neck injury during a rear-end collision, a vehicles seat and head restaint have to work in tandem to keep the neck from being whipped forward."
World,Iran today received the qualified backing of the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog just 10 days short of a deadline to address US and European concerns over its programmes.
Sports,The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Monday that it has received the bid books from all five Candidate Cities bidding to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Business," U.S. regulators filed fraud charges  on Monday against former Hollinger International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLR.N</A>  Chairman Conrad Black and his deputy, David Radler, moving to  bar the two from serving as officers of a public company."
World,"Switzerlands glaciers are melting faster than previously thought, losing almost a fifth of their total area between 1985 and 2000, experts said today."
Business," Two television advertisements for  Pfizer Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> impotence drug Viagra should be withdrawn  for claiming a return of sexual desire and omitting  key  information, the Food and Drug Administration said in a letter  to the company released on Monday."
Business," U.S. stocks were slightly higher on  Monday as gains in insurance company American International  Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> and retailer Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>  outweighed losses in energy stocks due to lower oil prices."
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Southern California and  Oklahoma remained the top two teams in the Bowl Championship  Series standings, while Auburn is still No. 3 but closing in on  the coveted second slot."
World,"<p></p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Six people were hurt and twohospitals evacuated after a strong earthquake shook a largepart of western Colombia on Monday, the government said.</p>"
Sports," Red Bull will not be rushed into any  decision about drivers after buying the Jaguar Formula One team  Monday, says team boss Tony Purnell."
Business,"American Express Co., the travel and financial services giant, on Monday sued Visa and MasterCard along with eight banks for damages stemming from anticompetitive practices that prevented American Express from issuing cards through U.S. banks."
World, Nigeria's main labor union on Monday indefinitely suspended a looming nationwide strike that had threatened to shut down the oil industry in the world's No. 7 exporter.
Sci/Tech,Company ramps up to increase production as demand for new handheld exceeds expectations.
Business," Lowe's Cos. , the No. 2 home improvement retailer, on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in third quarter profit, topping estimates, aided by its expansion into large U.S. markets."
Business," Security is a very big and growing tech business. Cumulative private and public sector security spending in the U.S. is forecast to exceed  #36;1 trillion over the coming decade. The punditocracy has analogized this post Sept. 11 trend to Cold War era military spending; homeland security will be a short term economic stimulus but, ultimately, like military spending, a drag on the nation's domestic production."
World, Britain's Tony Blair will urge Europe  and the United States on Monday to bury the hatchet over Iraq  and focus their energies on global challenges such as lasting  peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
World," A Cuban troupe of 44 dancers, singers  and musicians appearing in Las Vegas will seek asylum in the  United States, the show's creator said on Monday, in one of the  largest mass defections by Cubans performing abroad."
World," Nigerian unions on Monday suspended a  general strike due to start on Tuesday after the government  agreed to reduce domestic fuel prices, union leaders said."
World," BOUAKE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - Ivory Coast rebels vowed on  Monday to repel army attacks robustly as African leaders sought  to resurrect a peace process in the world's top cocoa grower  and the United Nations mulled an arms embargo."
Sci/Tech,"Bob Jones III, the current president of Bob Jones University (famous for it's only recently ended ban on interracial dating), wrote a short congratulatory letter to recently re-elected President Bush in which he extolls the president to stay the Christian course.    Below is the text of that letter:"
Business,"Saddam Hussein's regime made more than \$21.3 billion in illegal revenue by subverting the U.N. oil-for-food program  --  more than double previous estimates, according to congressional investigators."
World," Rod Paige's tenure as Education secretary was defined by his defense of one law, No Child Left Behind Act, the biggest change in federal education policy in decades."
Sci/Tech," Hundreds of thousands of people in Eastern Canada could be without electricity until the end of the week, officials said on Monday, after an early winter blizzard downed power lines and crumpled transmission towers."
Sci/Tech,"CEO Kevin Rollins hints that computer maker's usage of Advanced Micro Devices' processors is now more a question of when, not if."
World,Falluja sees more intense fighting as US forces step up their assault to defeat insurgents in the city.
Sci/Tech,Check Point and McAfee unveil products designed to help companies protect their networks.
Business,"Viagra, Oxycontin and some AIDS drugs will be among the first to carry radio chip tracking devices under a new Food and Drug Administration initiative."
Sports, Sports promoters failed to overturn an NCAA rule limiting tournament appearances involving Division I basketball teams when an appeals court rejected their antitrust suit Monday.
Business,"Bangalore, Nov 15 (UNI) Indian IT majors Infosys Technologies and Wipro Ltd today announced separate agreements with Microsoft Corp, the world #39;s largest software maker, to deliver applications and solutions to their global customers based on Microsoft "
Business,Will that be cash or charge? That #39;s the question American Express (nyse: AXP - news - people ) will be asking Visa and MasterCard as it prepares to file a suit against the two largest card associations in 
Business,"No. 2 US home improvement company Lowe #39;s earned \$522 million in the three months ended October 29th, surpassing Wall Street expectations."
Business,Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. on Monday said it is launching a public offering of two series of its senior notes to repay commercial paper borrowings and for general corporate purposes.
Business,"General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would buy a fire detection systems business from SPX Corp."
Business,Mexico #39;s Cemex plans to sell two cement plants in the United States to Brazil #39;s Votorantim Cimentos for \$400 million to ease its debt burden as it makes a major acquisition in Britain.
Business,"The chancellor, Gordon Brown, today urged the European commission to clamp down on EU states that bend the rules on the allocation of government contracts."
Business,"The deficit at the federal agency that rescues failed US corporate pensions more than doubled to \$23.3 billion in fiscal year 2004, officials said on Monday, with analysts largely blaming bankrupt airlines."
Sci/Tech,"Viagra, Oxycontin and some AIDS drugs will be among the first to carry radio chip tracking devices under a new Food and Drug Administration "
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems is trying a new marketing strategy ... giving away its new Solaris 10 operating system for free!  quot;Hewlett Packard sells a printer at a low price and makes a lot of money on printer cartridges.
Sci/Tech,"Stem Cell Sciences, an Australian biotechnology company which recently moved its headquarters to Edinburgh, Scotland, is offering scientists worldwide, unconditional access to a new embryonic stem-cell line."
Sci/Tech,"The companies are integrating Dell OpenManage 4 systems management software with Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 to unify the tools needed to update system software, operating systems (OS) and applications to one interface that customers "
Sci/Tech,"A dishwasher-sized spacecraft on Europe #39;s first mission to the moon was set to enter lunar orbit, a key milestone in its 13-month trip into space, the European Space Agency said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Besides unleashing Solaris 10, Sun Microsystems on Monday plans to turn the spotlight on new storage hardware and software offerings as part of its quarterly product launch."
Sci/Tech,"Dell chief executive Kevin Rollins on Monday gave the most direct indication yet that a deal with AMD may be on the way, dropping a strong hint that the news was a question of when, not if."
Sci/Tech," quot;Everyone I #39;ve talked to about SP2 says,  #39;Don #39;t do it, #39; quot; said Phil Beal, an atypically conscientious computer user who said he downloads Microsoft #39;s minor fixes every Friday night."
World,"  Hassan Rowhani, the secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and top nuclear negotiator, said on Monday that all Irans nuclear red lines and principles were specified in the recent Paris agreement."
World,"France on Monday ended one of the largest evacuations in post-independence Africa -- an airlift that flew more than 5,000 Westerners and others from violence pitting France against its former West African colony."
World,"Moscow, Nov 15 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold summit level talks with his US counterpart George W Bush, on the sidelines of the summit of the leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, in Santiago, Chile, from "
World,"The Northern Ireland secretary, Paul Murphy, today explained to MPs that he had agreed to recognise a ceasefire by the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) but warned that the group must live up to its commitment."
World,"President Roh, who is officially visiting Argentina, stressed on November 14, The competition between the political systems on the Korean Peninsula is over."
Business,HARMONY is set to become the world #39;s biggest gold producing mining company in just four months. This week Harmony moved closer to successfully concluding its hostile bid for rival Gold Fields.
Sports, NASCAR will use a shortened weekend schedule for the Nextel Cup series at most of its events next season in an effort to save money for teams.
Sci/Tech," Internet Explorer, you're fired."
World, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow was ready to revive peace talks with Japan that would end their technical state of war dating back to World War II.
Sci/Tech, Symbol Technologies will take an important step in the evolution of the enterprise wireless LAN on Monday with the introduction of its WS 2000 Wireless Switch.
World," At least 79 people were injured, two of them seriously, when a high speed train carrying more than 160 passengers and crew derailed in eastern Australia, police said."
World," The sweat stained felt hats worn by Australian cowboys, as much a part of the Outback as kangaroos and sun baked soil, may be heading for the history books. They fail modern industrial safety standards."
Business,Does the gaming company have anything that anybody else would actually want?
Sci/Tech,The fine print in an insurance policy becomes an issue when a bizarre chain of IT disasters leaves a company without a single copy of the source code to its flagship product.\
Business,Civil fraud charges were filed Monday against media baron Conrad Black and lieutenant David Radler for allegedly treating Hollinger International Inc.
Business,"With its doorstep getting crowded with hopeful suitors, restructuring steel giant Stelco Inc. is keeping its options open despite the appeal of a \$900-million financing package from Germany #39;s Deutsche Bank."
Business,"Shares of Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 1.35 percent before the bell on Monday following a ratings downgrade by First Albany."
Sci/Tech,"If all goes as scheduled Monday afternoon, NASA will set another flight-speed record with its X-43A hypersonic, scramjet research aircraft."
Sci/Tech,"In a push to regain some of its lost luster, Sun Microsystems (SUNW:Nasdaq - news - research) will take the wraps off Solaris 10, an updated version of its operating system, at an event in San Jose, Calif."
Sci/Tech,Dell officially re-entered the blade-server market Monday with a long-rumored product the company says helps address costs and thermal issues needed to further propel the growth of blades.
Sports," Barry Bonds continued his assault on Major League Baseball #39;s record book Monday, winning his fourth consecutive National League most valuable player award and seventh overall."
World,"ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (CP) - With final calls for boarding, France on Monday was shutting down one of the largest evacuations in post-independence Africa, an airlift that flew 5,000-plus westerners and others from violence pitting France against its former "
World,"More than 400 wounded US soldiers have been taken to a US military hospital in Germany for treatmentsince last Monday, the hospital said on Monday."
Business,American Express Co. said Monday it was suing rivals Visa and MasterCard for blocking the sale of its credit cards through US banks.
Sci/Tech,Medicine bottles in the USA are going to have miniscule radio antennas (mini masts) as manufacturers try to combat growing counterfeiting of drugs.
World,Nigeria #39;s main labor union on Monday indefinitely suspended a looming nationwide strike that had threatened to shut down the oil industry in the world #39;s No.
World,"THE death of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has been seen in parts of the West, especially the United States and Britain, as an opening to peace in the Middle East."
Sci/Tech,"Dell has introduced a new line of blade servers, the PowerEdge 1855 series, equipped with dual Xeon processors. The computer maker says its blades take up less space, cost less and are more economical to operate than traditional servers."
Business," Major American banks and foreign  banks with U.S. branches made it easier for companies to obtain  loans in recent months, a Federal Reserve survey of bank  officers released on Monday showed."
Business," U.S. blue chips declined slightly  early Monday afternoon, with gains in insurance company  American International Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A>  and Wal Mart Stores  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> offsetting a drop in energy stocks, which fell  along with crude oil prices."
Sci/Tech,"K5, K6, K8 and then Pacifica? Advanced Micro Devices is working on simultaneous projects, so it has sunk its K names."
Sci/Tech,SecurePoint's decision to hire the alleged author of the Sasser worm has upset a software partner.
Sci/Tech,The device is part of the Taiwanese computer maker's ongoing attempt to re-establish itself in the U.S. market.
World," The Red Cross and other international aid organizations have not been able to enter the conflict zone in Fallujah in more than a week of fighting, the agency said Monday, as concern spread about the civilians trapped inside the embattled Iraqi city."
Sports,"UCLA held Heisman Trophy contender Matt Leinart in check, but Reggie Bush had two long touchdown runs, Ryan Killeen kicked five field goals and No."
World," By the time he soon leaves, Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham will have led his department longer than any of his predecessors. His greatest disappointment, though, is his failure to deliver on the Bush administration's high priority of getting Congress to enact a broad energy agenda."
World,A message purportedly from rebel leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi urges resistance to US forces in Iraq.
Sports,"When available, the raw script from this video story is presented below. Please note that these scripts come directly from our TV newsroom system and are not edited for web reading."
Sports, Eli Manning has replaced Kurt Warner as the New York Giants' starting quarterback.
Sports," New Jersey nets guard Ron Mercer underwent surgery on his left knee, a procedure that is expected to sideline him for the next eight weeks of the National Basketball Association season."
Sports, The smallest man on the court always seems to make the biggest plays for the Washington Huskies.
Business,Shares of FLYi Inc. soared in Monday trading after the parent of low-cost Independence Air said it reworked an agreement with Airbus SAS to delay delivery of several aircraft in an effort to preserve its cash liquidity.
Sci/Tech, Web search leader Google Inc.  said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of  its Gmail service to check their e mail via Microsoft Outlook  or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
Sports, The man leading the fight against drug  cheats in sport said on Monday he wanted a further  $1.5 million  in funding to help stamp out substance abuse.
World,"Viagra, Oxycontin and some AIDS drugs will be among the first to carry radio chip tracking devices under a new Food and Drug Administration initiative."
Sci/Tech,Company beefs up online service for shipping business information between firms over the Net.
Sci/Tech,CEO still eyeing AMD. Also: Server maker unsheathes new blades and a software pact with Microsoft.\
Business,"Blackguard: Merriam-Webster defines this archaic noun as  quot;scoundrel. quot; Now the US Securities and Exchange Commission might be placing just such a label on Hollinger International #39;s (nyse: HLR - news - people ) former chief executive, Conrad Black, and his "
Sci/Tech,"The browser market lives, and IT executives should be open-minded about using Firefox and other alternatives. The browser market lives."
Sci/Tech,That appears to be the flag Sun Microsystems will be waving today as it officially unveils Solaris 10 (even though the OS won #39;t actually ship until January).
Sci/Tech,A MELBOURNE biotech company will release an embryonic stem cell line free to researchers worldwide  quot;for the good of mankind quot;.
Sci/Tech,Adobe Reader simply allowed viewing capabilities in past versions. But the upcoming release lets users make comments or editing changes.
Sci/Tech,BT on Monday struck a deal with Research In Motion to market RIM #39;s BlackBerry mobile e-mail and personal information management system in Europe.
Sci/Tech,"com November 15, 2004, 11:32 AM PT. Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Sports,"Despite leading the Cardinals to the best regular-season record in baseball (105-57), Pujols and Rolen finished far behind Bonds, whose team didn #39;t make the playoffs."
Sports,Five cities vying to stage the 2012 Summer Games reveal their hands this week as Olympic chiefs scrutinize their plans for holding the world #39;s greatest sporting extravaganza.
World," The medical files of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat can be released upon demand to eligible parties, such as his family, a French defence ministry spokesman told AFP."
Sports,"Having allowed 71 points at halftime, down 16 headed into the fourth quarter and with their five-game winning streak hanging in the balance, the Seattle Sonics somehow summoned the strength for an improbable comeback in the final frame."
Sci/Tech," Liquid Machines today announced the release of Email Control Version 6.0, an e mail policy and security messaging software package designed for enterprise networks."
Sci/Tech, Web search leader Google Inc. said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its Gmail service to check their e mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.
Sci/Tech," Shareholders of PeopleSoft Inc. are discussing the possibility of a new lawsuit over the company's resistance to takeover overtures from Oracle Corp., a shareholder lawyer said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Peruvian police said on Monday they seized nearly 1,540 pounds (700 kg) of cocaine hidden in frozen giant squid bound for Mexico and the United States."
World, Reactions on Monday to the announcement that Secretary of State Colin Powell is resigning:
Sci/Tech,"Acer's Ferrari red model 3400 features an AMD Athlon 64 processor and starts at \$2,299."
Sci/Tech,Digital video recorders (DVRs) and set-top boxes are shaping up as one of the early proving grounds for traditional PC chip companies tentatively wading into the consumer electronics market.
Business,"SMITHFIELD, Va. Smithfield Foods Incorporated today forecast significantly higher earnings in the second quarter because of a 30 percent increase in live hog prices and improved pork processing margins in October."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo on Monday implemented its own sender authentication scheme, dubbed DomainKeys, for its free Web-based mail service. DomainKeys is one of several authentication technologies that hope to put a stop to "
Sci/Tech,"Global internet watchdog, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), at the weekend announced the commencement of its new inter-registrar domain name transfer (DNT) policy, just as it has settled over 10,000 domain name disputes "
Sports,So Barry Bonds wears a big red  #39;S #39; on his chest. That #39;s no knock on the mortals who populate the rest of the National League.
Sports,"New Mexico #39;s Mark Walters (5) is almost tripped up by Duquesne #39;s Kieron Achara as Walters heads upcourt in the second half of the National Association of Basketball Coaches Classic in Albuquerque, NM, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004."
Sports,NASCAR will use a shortened weekend schedule for the Nextel Cup series at most of its events next season in an effort to save money for teams.
World,"The siege of Fallujah began with an expectation of weeks, if not months, of heavy fighting and worries about how that would influence "
World,"Palestinian leaders said Monday they had asked for a full report on Yasser Arafat #39;s death in a Paris hospital last week, challenging French laws under which his widow has maintained a veil of secrecy."
Sci/Tech,"blinkx 2.0 with Smart Folders Available Today\\blinkx, today announced the release of blinkx 2.0, introducing the world's first Smart Folders and enhancing the functionality currently available to over 1 million users. blinkx, which is free to download at www.blinkx.com, changes the way consumers interact with information. blinkx reads the content ..."
Business," Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LOW.N</A> on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in third quarter  profit, aided by its expansion to New York and other big U.S.  markets, but its stock slumped on a disappointing outlook."
Business," Buyout firm Fortress Investment Group  on Monday raised its offer for Stelmar Shipping Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SJH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SJH.N</A> by  about 4 percent to  $703 million, but Stelmar's founder said he  still intends to vote against the deal."
Business," Tens of thousands of people in Eastern  Canada could be without electricity until the end of the week,  officials said on Monday, after an early winter blizzard downed  power lines and crumpled transmission towers."
World," The United Nations said on Monday that,  as far as it knew, Iran had not diverted any nuclear materials  to a weapons program    a verdict diplomats said undermined the  U.S. case for U.N. sanctions on Tehran."
Business,The nation's largest bookseller reports a fall in earnings and completes a spinoff.
Sports, Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher will miss four to six weeks with a lower left leg injury sustained in Sunday's 19 17 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Business,Travel and financial services giant American Express Co. on Monday sued Visa and MasterCard as well as eight banks for damages stemming from anticompetitive practices that prevented American Express from issuing cards through U.S. banks.
Sci/Tech, Democrats and environmental groups on Monday expressed hope that changes in the Bush administration Cabinet could moderate a White House plan to open some 60 million acres of federal forests to logging.
Business," Oil prices dropped to 2 month lows on  Monday, with U.S. crude falling near  $45 a barrel before paring  losses in late trade, as growing fuel stocks in the United  States eased fears of a winter supply crunch."
Business, The blue chip Dow average ended  slightly higher on Monday and the tech driven Nasdaq also  gained as declining crude oil prices made equities aside from  energy names attractive.
Business," Dow Jones   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DJ.N</A>, publisher of  The Wall Street Journal, has agreed to buy online financial  news provider MarketWatch Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MKTW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MKTW.O</A> for about  $463 million  in a bid to boost its revenue from the fast growing Internet  advertising market."
Business, The dollar was mostly firmer on Monday  as a drop in oil prices gave added impetus to dealers paring  positions after the dollar's recent brush with historic lows.
Business,"When you hear the phrases  quot;strong military quot; or  quot;military-industrial complex, quot; one country comes right to mind."
Business,"  Deutsche Bank AG of Germany plans to sell its New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Chicago offices of Scudder Private Investment Counsel to Legg Mason Inc."
Business,"Oil prices tumbled again on Monday, sliding to an 8-week low under \$46 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch."
Sci/Tech,Packard has taken its competition with Sun Microsystems to a new domain: Web logs. Missing Links
Sci/Tech,NASA on Monday will attempt to set an air speed record when it launches its pilot-less X-43A  quot;scramjet. quot;. Paul Allen was first.
Sci/Tech,"Swedish automakers build some of the safest seat-headrest assemblies in the world, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"If you can #39;t beat  #39;em, join  #39;em, or so they say. Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) plans to double the storage capacity that comes with its free email product, though one might wonder why it didn #39;t just go ahead, pull "
Sci/Tech,"NBC) Nov. 15, 2004   A new government initiative will put radio antennas on the labels of some of the most counterfeited drugs in the world."
Sci/Tech,"SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At its Network Computing  #39;04Q4 (NC04Q4) launch today, Sun Microsystems, Inc."
Sci/Tech,"In a long awaited move, Dell has finally re-entered the blade server market with the release of the Dell PowerEdge 1855 server system."
Sci/Tech,"In its quest for the paperless office, Adobe Systems is gearing up for sweeping changes to its Acrobat and Reader platforms. The San Jose, Calif."
Sci/Tech,An Australian biotech company announced Monday that it is to release the embryonic stem cell line it has developed to world researchers for free.
Sci/Tech,"A European Space Agency rocket entered moon orbit Monday in a unique mission using a pioneering power plant. The s-called SMART-1 spacecraft blasted off from Kourou, French Guiana, Sept."
Sci/Tech,"Screen shots of an early version of MSN #39;s desktop search application began circulating on the Web on Monday, indicating that Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,SPAM has been one of the major turn offs for most web users. Checking emails have become a hassle when you cannot be sure the mail you received is from the actual sender!
Sci/Tech,"The Ferrari 3400 uses Advanced Micro Devices #39; Athlon 64 processor 3000, as well as AMD #39;s technology for extended system battery life, Acer said."
Sci/Tech,"eWeek: Security partnerships and technology advances are making it increasingly safer to keep corporate data up in the air. To better fight the threat of wireless network subterfuge, Cisco Systems Inc."
Sci/Tech,"According to a Pentagon announcement issued Friday, last week Boeing (NYSE: BA) successfully completed a test of one of the coolest weapons ever designed (not their exact words)."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Captain David Beckham will make his return to the English national team Wednesday when they travel to Madrid for a friendly."
Sports,GOALS from Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy gave Manchester United the win at Newcastle. Alan Shearer briefly levelled matters for the Magpies but United managed to scrape through.
Sports,"LONDON, Nov. 15. - Britains middle distance great Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London 2012 bid committee, insisted that the English capital has closed ground on leading rivals Paris and Madrid in its bid to host the Olympic Games."
Sports,"Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss stands on the sidelines with coach Mike Tice, right, in the second quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in Green Bay, Wis."
Sports,"Giants coach Tom Coughlin has benched two-time MVP quarterback Kurt Warner and replaced him with Manning. The Giants pulled off a blockbuster trade with San Diego last April to get Manning, the first overall pick in the 2004 draft."
Sports,Wake Forest has not generated this much buzz since Tim Duncan was still in school. Despite a No. 2 ranking _ its highest ever in the preseason poll _ the Demon Deacons know they still have a lot to prove as 
Sports,Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly will fight his two-match ban by the International Cricket Council over slow over rates. Ganguly was handed a two-match suspension after his side #39;s slow bowling rate in a day-night 
Sports,"Just when things were getting better for the Bears, they took another major hit to their biggest star. All-Pro linebacker Brian Urlacher told FOXSports."
World,"JERUSALEM, Nov. 15. - Israel on Monday offered its first indication that it was reassessing relations with the Palestinians after Yasser Arafats death, suggesting it might coordinate a planned withdrawal "
World,Nigeria #39;s main labor union on Monday lifted its threat of a nationwide strike that would have shut down the oil industry in the world #39;s No.
World,"Warring parties in Sudan  #39;s Darfur region have come in for severe criticism by a respected human rights organisation. In a report released on Monday, New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) said security in "
Sports,"SALEM, North Carolina (Ticker)    With its highest preseason ranking in school history, No. 2 Wake Forest opens up a highly anticipated campaign with a Preseason NIT first round matchup at home vs."
Sports, Nate McMillan looks at the standings of the new Northwest Division and sees something a little odd  #151; the SuperSonics are in first place.
Sci/Tech,"One of the guys behind Microsoft's ""Halloween memo"" regarding Linux is now working on open-source media software."
Sci/Tech,"With its lowest-priced home PC to date, company shows desire to move beyond pricier game machines."
Sci/Tech,"In September, the city of Philadelphia announced its plans to invest in a new wireless mesh network based on the current Wi-Fi 802.11b standard. By deploying Wi-Fi antennae on streetlights and other traffic control devices, city officials hope they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot, according to a press release on the city's website."
Sci/Tech,"The Blogger Web-logging service broke away from its English-only status on Monday, becoming available in 9 other languages in what Google Inc. is calling the first phase of the service's internationalization."
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Intel Corp. introduced a 3.8GHz Pentium 4 processor Monday in what could represent the end of an era for the chip maker."
Sci/Tech,Network infrastructure maker UTStarCom Inc. says it has figured out a way to keep local cell phone calls local -- even over enterprise LANs.
World, Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. said Monday that Gold Fields Ltd. had attempted to hire one of its senior employees to leak information about Harmony's hostile takeover bid.
Business," In late September 110 entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from 17 cities flew in for Jerusalem Venture Partners' annual meeting, at the Cafe Gray overlooking Manhattan's Central Park. Businesspeople from Amsterdam, Milan and Singapore sat across from folks from Tel Aviv, Tokyo and Zurich as they sipped coffee and listened to a lecture about the perils and opportunities of China's tech markets. Between presentations JVP founder Erel Margalit darted from table to table shaking hands, bowing and kissing cheeks, interrupting conversations held in Chinese, Hebrew and heavily accented English."
Sci/Tech,Infrastructure software developer Gluecode Software Inc. plans to release Monday a new Java application development platform that ties together a number of open-source components into one integrated system.
Business,  The IRS has more than  $73 million in tax refunds for thousands of taxpayers whose checks were returned to the tax agency as undeliverable.
Business,"  Putnam Investments said Monday it will cut about 100 jobs, an announcement that came a week after parent company Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos."
Sci/Tech,"California-based Sun Microsystems Inc. released its Unix-based operating system Solaris 10 for free Monday, Web Host Industry Review Magazine reports."
Sci/Tech,"As part of its ongoing battle with Google (GOOG:Nasdaq - news - research) for the loyalty of Internet users, Yahoo! said it had implemented new antispam technology for its Web-based email service."
Sci/Tech,"Viagra, Oxycontin and some AIDS (news - web sites) drugs will be among the first to carry radio chip tracking devices under a new Food "
Sci/Tech,"McAfee announces an add-on to its enterprise anti-virus software that boosts spyware protection for businesses. By Gregg Keizer, TechWeb News."
Sci/Tech," Acer America today has announced its newest notebook in its Ferrari line of notebooks, the Ferrari 3400. Featuring a Mobile AMD Athlon 64 3000, the notebook combines the market strength of three major brands, Acer, AMD and Ferrari."
Sports,"Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher is expected to be sidelined four-to-six weeks because of a lower left leg injury."
Sports,"San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds, who became the third player in Major League Baseball history to hit 700 career home runs, won the National League Most Valuable Player Award "
Sports,KOLKATA: The two-Test ban slapped on Sourav Ganguly by ICC Match Referee Clive Lloyd for his slow over-rate has evoked wide-ranging response from former players in the country.
World,"American marines found the mutilated body of a Western woman as they searched for militants still holding out in Fallujah, the former Sunni insurgent stronghold."
World,"US Roman Catholic bishops are meeting to elect their new president, who they hope will restore the church's reputation after a string of child abuse scandals."
Sports," LAKE FOREST, Ill. (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears Pro Bowl  linebacker Brian Urlacher is expected to be sidelined  four-to-six weeks because of a lower left leg injury."
Business,Stocks are mixed as blue chips struggle following a report of weaker-than-expected job growth but the Nasdaq is rising on a solid revenue forecast from chip maker Intel.
Sports," WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Police in Regina,  Saskatchewan, said on Monday they are searching for fans who  hurled eggs and dumped manure at the home of a Canadian  Football League player who missed a critical kick in a  semifinal game on Sunday."
Business," Former Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> Chief  Financial Officer Michael Sears pleaded guilty on Monday to one  felony count of aiding the illegal hiring of a U.S. Air Force  official for a top job at the company."
Business," General Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> on Monday  said it would buy a fire detection systems business from SPX  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPW.N</A> for nearly  $1.4 billion in cash in a move to  bolster its building and security systems unit."
Business,"Dow Jones won out over a list of competing media bidders to gain control of MarketWatch with its \$18-a-share offer. If the buy is approved by shareholders, Dow Jones will gain a valuable foothold in the fast "
Business,Conrad Black has had one of Canada #39;s most colourful business careers. But his fortunes have taken a tumble in the last 18 months.
Business,The Food and Drug Administration has ordered Pfizer (PFE:NYSE - news - research) to pull two television ads promoting the impotence treatment Viagra because the agency said the ads don #39;t provide information about the drug #39;s potential side effects.
Business,The US market was more subdued after finishing last week on a high amid cooling oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 11.
Business," More than 700 Wisconsin residents haven #39;t received federal tax refunds worth a total of more than  $479,000 because the checks were returned to the Internal Revenue Service as undeliverable."
Business,"Looking to extend more of its marketing might from gum to candy, Wm. Wrigley Jr. announced Monday it has agreed to buy Life Savers and Altoids from Kraft Foods in a \$1."
Business,Online broker E-Trade Financial Corp. on Monday said its stock trading volume jumped 25.8 percent in October from the prior month on a surge in retail and professional trading activity following a summer-long slump.
Sci/Tech,The end of the year is nigh and parties are flexing our patience across the land. But Michael Herman warns the festive cheer and goodwill is not shared by online criminals.
Sci/Tech,Newsday columnist Stephen Williams has penned an editorial/review that questions the focus of Apple #39;s new iPod Photo. Acknowledging the quality of the display 
Sports,David Beckham ruled out early retirement on Monday and said he turned down a  quot;good part quot; in a Hollywood movie.  quot;I #39;ve never said that I wanted to go into movies.
Sports,Final plans for the five bidding cites for the 2012 Olympics have been handed in to the International Olympic Committee #39;s headquarters in Lausanne in Switzerland.
Sports,"San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds captured a record seventh MVP award Monday, providing a sparkling finish to a season tainted by doping allegations."
Sports,The Indian board (BCCI) has confirmed that it will appeal to the International Cricket Council against the two-Test ban handed down to Sourav Ganguly on Sunday.
Sports,"Eli Manning, the top pick in this year #39;s NFL draft, has been named the starting quarterback of the New York Giants. Coach Tom Coughlin made the announcement at a Monday news conference."
Sports,"Doping Agency could wind up looking into out of competition cases of athletes caught taking cocaine and other recreational drugs, its president said Monday."
Sports,"Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - The Charlotte Bobcats Monday activated guard Keith Bogans and forward/center Jamal Sampson from the injured list."
Sports,Nebraska coach Bill Callahan said his profane outburst directed at Oklahoma fans was prompted by a group of student hecklers who were allowed to get close to his players during warmups and fans throwing oranges on the field.
Sci/Tech,"With the Incredibles atop the movie charts, superheroes are flying higher than ever. Now one expert says some superpowers are not exactly far-fetched."
Sci/Tech,"The Leonid meteor shower will peak on Friday in the early hours before dawn. Sky-watchers say long, glowing meteor trails will highlight the heavenly show."
World,"CAIRO, Nov 15 (AFP) - The Arab world is abuzz with suspicions that Yasser Arafat was poisoned, a theory fuelled by the lack of an official report on the cause of death of the veteran Palestinian leader despite a host of denials."
World, A House of Representatives lawmaker belonging to a lawmakers #39; group supporting abductees and their relatives said Monday the Japanese delegation that returned to Tokyo from Pyongyang earlier in the day brought bones believed those of Megumi 
World, Former England international midfielder Keith Weller has died aged 58 after a long battle with cancer.
Business, Former Boeing Co.  Chief Financial Officer Michael Sears pleaded guilty on Monday to one felony count of aiding the illegal hiring of a U.S. Air Force official for a top job at the company.
Sci/Tech,Freelance photographer Nicolas Reynard died yesterday. The seaplane in which he was traveling crashed in the Negro River near Manaus in northern Brazil.
Sci/Tech," Making illegal copies of computer games and desktop applications is one thing, but ripping off enterprise software is entirely another."
Sports," In desperate need of frontcourt help, the Charlotte Bobcats activated forward Jamal Sampson on Monday even though he isn't 100 percent healthy."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Wireless and Sprint (NYSE: FON) are giving their customers a break, cutting their fees for number portability, which the carriers have charged all customers to meet the costs of enabling wireless users to keep their phone numbers when they switch service providers."
Sci/Tech," Voyager Capital, a Pacific Northwest I.T. venture firm, has joined the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), an Oregon based organization dedicated to boosting the growth and adoption of Linux in enterprises."
Sci/Tech," Software giant Microsoft Corp. signed software partnerships Monday with India's leading outsourcing firms, Infosys Technologies Ltd. and Wipro Ltd., and stepped up plans to hire more programmers in India."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) today came out swinging with the launch of the latest Solaris operating system, announcing that the new and improved Unix based software would be offered for free."
Sci/Tech, Astronomers think they have found a rare if not unique black hole very near the center of the Milky Way. That would make two of the beasts in that part of the galaxy.
Sci/Tech," Work is underway to establish the first interplanetary laser communication link. The  #36;300 million NASA experiment, if successful, will connect robotic spacecraft at Mars with scientists back on Earth via a beam of light traveling some 300 million kilometers."
Sci/Tech,Security vendors eye a billion-dollar pie as key section of accounting law goes into effect.
Sci/Tech,"Next-generation Internet Protocol inches forward, with signs of growing corporate demand."
Business,chip Dow average ended slightly higher on Monday and the tech driven Nasdaq also gained as declining crude oil prices made equities aside from energy names attractive.
Business,"The Internal Revenue Service is looking for a few taxpayers -- no it is not for overdue taxes -- the agency says it has nearly \$767,000 in tax refund checks that could NOT be delivered to about 1,096 Alabamians."
Business,"Crude oil prices tumbled again Monday, sliding to an 8-week low, under \$46 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch."
Business,"Kraft Foods Inc., the owner of Oscar Mayer Foods Corp., Madison, said Monday that it will sell its sugar confectionery business, including the Life Savers and Altoids brands, to chewing gum and candy maker Wm."
Business," The Hardee #39;s fast food chain has rolled out its new 1,400 calorie Monster Thickburger, with 107 grams of fat. The sandwich boasts two thirds of a pound of beef, four strips of bacon, three slices "
Sci/Tech,"Thomasville - If you #39;ve ever been rear ended in a car wreck, you may of had some of these symptoms:  quot;You end up with tight muscles, sore neck, dizziness, headache, quot; says Chiropractor Dr."
Sci/Tech,"Rekindling its blade ambitions and hoping to make inroads with customers in the midst of consolidation planning or in need of general, yet space efficient Web farms and HPC clusters, Dell today announced the Xeon-based PowerEdge 1855, a server that "
Sci/Tech,McAfee this week plans to announce an add-on for its enterprise antivirus products to offer increased protection against spyware. Users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Edition versions 7.1 or 8.0i next month 
Sci/Tech,"Recently Yahoo unveiled some new features for their email service, Yahoo Mail. Some of the new features include improved search, Address AutoComplete, and full implementation of DomainKeys."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (SNW ONLINE) - Since the late 1990s, leading data storage technology vendors have adopted a myopic and largely self-serving approach for addressing the two central challenges of enterprise storage: resource provisioning and data "
Sports,England skipper David Beckham has denied reports he will quit playing for his country after the 2006 World Cup. The 29-year-old Real Madrid star says he hopes to reach 100 international caps and has no plans to retire from international football yet.
Sports,The man leading the fight against drug cheats in sport said on Monday he wanted a further \$1.5 million in funding to help stamp out substance abuse.
World,"French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie warned Monday that without the stabilizing presence of foreign peacekeepers, the Ivory Coast risked erupting into bloodshed akin to "
World,"Macedonia #39;s prime minister Hari Kostov resigned Monday over disagreements with ethnic Albanian coalition partners, setting off a government crisis in the Balkan state where ethnic tensions run high."
Business,"Dow Jones will buy MarketWatch for about \$519 million, a deal that would end a month-long bidding war for the online financial news and information provider."
Business," The euro eased back from close to record highs against the dollar as dealers remained concerned about US economic imbalances, while US Treasury Secretary John Snow said markets should determine the value of the American currency."
Business,Pfizer Inc. has begun pulling two television advertisements for its Viagra impotence drug after US officials said the  quot;wild thing quot; ads made unsubstantiated claims about a return of sexual desire.
Business,"With the stock market looking to start a fourth week of gains, another drop in oil prices gave aid to some stocks Monday but pulled the rug out from under others."
Business,"Oklahoma City - The Internal Revenue Service is looking for more than 950 Oklahomans whose federal income tax refund checks totaling more than \$741,000 were returned to the IRS as undeliverable by the Postal Service."
Business,President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday directed that the price of kerosene be slashed immediately. He did not however give a benchmark for the price.
Business,"Candy and gum maker Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. announced Monday it has agreed to buy a number of candy brands, including Life Savers and Altoids, from Kraft Foods for \$1."
Business," Eurozone finance ministers were to focus at a meeting on the rise of the single currency to record levels against the dollar, with swelling deficits also set to share the limelight."
Sci/Tech,YOU have read about the alternative Internet browser that is known as Firefox. Here #39;s an easy guide to it. Nothing. Firefox is the collective product of volunteer programmers in what is known as the open-source community.
Sci/Tech,HP knows it can #39;t depend on Microsoft for marketing. This has been particularly clear throughout its relationship with the company.
World,"They fly his banner, wear his face on their T-shirts, and utter solemn prayers with upturned hands at his graveside. But many young "
World,"Macedonian Prime Minister Hari Kostov announced his resignation on Monday after less than six months in office, saying reforms were being neglected."
Business,"  A federal judge on Monday stayed his own ruling that UPS must give deaf and hearing impaired workers the same opportunity as others to become truck drivers, allowing the company to appeal."
Sci/Tech,The vendor adds features to its storage appliance to quickly bring back online storage that had been dedicated to an underused application.
Sports,"New York Giants quarterback Kurt Warner is sacked by Arizona Cardinals Bertrand berry during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz."
Sci/Tech," A fight breaks out, and even though people at the far side of the crowd can't see what's going on, they are immediately on edge. Now, a Harvard researcher has an explanation for this fear contagion, the quick spread of emotion through a crowd."
Business, Prices for arabica coffee rallied 14  percent on Monday chased higher by commodity funds as concerns  about a decline in the number of bags in U.S. warehouses were  reinforced by an earthquake in major grower Colombia.
World,"As the military stabilizes Fallujah, fresh violence erupts in other Sunni-dominated areas of Iraq."
World,"While Arafat was seen as the champion of Palestinian nationalism, he also came to represent corruption."
World,Iran agreed Sunday to suspend a uranium enrichment program in exchange for trade considerations.
Sci/Tech,Consumer Electronics Association publishes guidelines for responsible use of cell phone cameras
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Kyle Eckel rushed for a  career-high 179 yards and a touchdown to lead the Navy  Midshipmen to a 42-13 rout of the Army Black Knights in the  105th meeting of the storied rivalry between the service  academies from Lincoln Financial Field.
World," Bosnian Serb police detained eight suspects wanted by the UN war crimes court, the first such arrests since the end of the 1992 95 conflict, police and court sources said."
Business, A consumer advocacy group in New York is objecting to Banknorth Group Inc.'s proposed  #36;3.8 billion merger with Toronto based TD Bank Financial Group because it says Banknorth underserves minority and low income consumers.
Business," U.S. stocks closed little changed on  Monday as investors paused for breath following significant  gains in the market so far this month, while lower oil prices  weighed on energy shares, including Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A>."
Business," Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos.  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LOW.N</A> on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in  third quarter profit, aided by its expansion to New York and  other big U.S. markets, but its stock fell on a disappointing  outlook and concern about profit margins."
Sports,"NASCAR chairman Brian France will keep the new points system in place for next year, satisfied that the closest championship race in history is proof that the 10-race playoff structure works better than expected."
Sports,"The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Games submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee on Monday, entering the final stage of a long process in hopes of landing one of the biggest prizes in sports."
Business,Mortgage giant Fannie Mae missed a regulatory deadline Monday for filing its third-quarter financial results after its independent auditor KPMG refused to sign off on the report.
Business,term Treasury bills rose in Monday #39;s auction to the highest levels in more than three years. The Treasury Department auctioned  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 2.075 percent.
Business,The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced an anti-counterfeiting initiative that would provide prescription drugs with an electronic fingerprint by outfitting them with tiny chips and antennas.
Business,Shares of Bob Evans Farms Inc. fell Monday after the family restaurant chain reported Tuesday that second-quarter earnings fell 41 percent because of soft same-store sales and higher food and labor costs.
Business,"Greece admitted yesterday that the budget figures it used to gain entry to the euro three years ago were fudged. The Finance Minister, George Alogoskoufis, said "
Business,The World Trade Organization (WTO) launched negotiations on trade facilitation at a meeting on Monday. WTO members agreed on a work plan and a schedule of meetings on negotiations 
Sci/Tech," In the days before Microsoft Corp. released the hotly anticipated Halo 2 video game for the Xbox game console, some gamers noticed a sudden spike in the number of people being kicked off the company's online game service. That was no coincidence."
World," The roar of Air Force One and a tip of its wing over the playing field signaled President Bush's arrival Saturday at the Army Navy football game, a matchup steeped in tradition and shadowed today by the war in Iraq."
Business,"The US Treasury Department on Monday postponed announcing a four-week bill auction to avoid piercing the limit on federal borrowing, and said "
Sci/Tech,"While Sun Microsystems on Monday held its official launch of the Solaris 10 operating system, the future of the operating system, and perhaps Sun itself, was being decided many miles away, at organizations such as the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and FedEx "
Sci/Tech,The government ordered Pfizer Inc. to yank cheeky television ads that promised better sex for men taking Viagra because they failed to disclose known risks associated with 
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Dell Inc. and Microsoft Corp. said today that they #39;re working together to integrate their systems management applications to allow customers to update server hardware and software with a single tool."
Sci/Tech,"There are several technologies similar to DomainKeys, including Cisco #39;s Identified Internet Mail and Microsofts #39;s SenderID."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - As expected, Intel Corp. introduced a 3.8-GHz Pentium 4 processor today in what could represent the end of an era for the chip maker."
Sci/Tech,"More than most people, Ed Colligan is well acquainted with the ups and downs that punctuate the handheld-device market. Along with Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky, Colligan was part of the troika that left Palm to found rival Handspring."
Sports,"Privateer Formula One team Jordan will be Toyota-powered next season, it was revealed on Monday. The one year deal - for the  #39;affordable #39; 2005-spec RVX-05 V10 supply - was concluded before the weekend, according to a Toyota statement."
Sports, Catcher Bengie Molina will return to the Anaheim Anaheim Angels next season but he will not have righthander Ramon Ortiz throwing to him.
Sports,"Computers Keep Oklahoma No. 2 in BCS, but Auburn Gains; Both Teams, and No. 1 Trojans, Are 10-0. Oklahoma running back Kejuan Jones, pictured in the first quarter against Nebraska, in Norman, Okla."
Sports,"Just when their defense was playing at a high level and sparking a three-game winning streak, the Chicago Bears lost star linebacker Brian Urlacher."
Sports," They played most of Sunday's game with a special teams player at linebacker, a tight end at fullback, an undrafted former backup at nose tackle and, yes, that rookie quarterback who wasn't supposed to play this season."
World,"RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - They fly his banner, wear his face on their T-shirts, and utter solemn prayers with upturned hands at his graveside."
World,"ABIDJAN - Ivory Coast and France traded jabs Monday over responsibility for last week #39;s unrest, as the UN Security Council appeared set to impose an arms embargo on the divided west African state."
World,An audiotape purportedly from a leader of forces opposed to the US-led government in Iraq has urged fighters supporters to brace for new battles against US forces after the assault on Falluja.
World," Wounded US servicemen bore scars of a fierce battle for the Iraqi city, and told of a city teeming with heavily armed fighters who roamed the streets in small groups and fired from rooftops and mosques."
Sci/Tech,"Wanted: One Bush supporter--but not for long walks on the beach, candle-lit dinners or spooning on winter mornings. Missing Links"
Sports," Jamaica's soccer team left the island Monday for Columbus, Ohio, where it will play the United States in a crucial World Cup qualifying match."
Sci/Tech, Shares of Web search leader Google Inc. on Monday inched higher a day before the expiration of a restriction period that will allow employees and early investors to sell 39 million shares.
Sports,"Coach Marvin Lewis says one of his Cincinnati Bengals was spit on during a 17-10 victory over the Redskins, and he hopes the NFL does something to crack down."
World," EDMONTON (CP)   The push to convince the United States to reopen its border to live Canadian cattle shouldn't be affected by Monday's resignation of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, industry leaders say."
Sports," San Francisco Giants slugger  Barry Bonds captured a record seventh MVP award on Monday,  providing a sparkling finish to a season tainted by doping  allegations."
Sci/Tech," LAS VEGAS    Geronimo, the open source Java application server in development by the Apache Software Foundation, will provide a malleable technology base amenable to applications such as regulatory compliance systems, according to a technologist working on the project. #160;"
World, Sens. Norm Coleman and Elizabeth Dole both claimed Monday they have enough votes from their GOP colleagues to take over leadership of the influential National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Sci/Tech,The peer-to-peer Internet phone company patches a serious security flaw in its product for Windows PCs.
Sci/Tech,Alienware hopes to broaden its appeal with the sub-\$600 Bot desktop for home users.
Sci/Tech,"  Geronimo, the open source Java application server in development by the Apache Software Foundation, will provide a malleable technology base amenable to applications such as regulatory compliance systems, according to a technologist working on the project."
Sci/Tech," Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to build security and virtualization features into its server processors by 2006, the company said Friday during its annual analyst event."
Business,"  Business news publisher Dow Jones  amp; Co. said today it is acquiring MarketWatch Inc., an online financial news and information provider, for  $519 million in cash, broadening the company #39;s presence in the growing realm of online advertising."
Business,"Bob Evans Farms Inc. (BOBE.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a 40 percent drop in quarterly earnings and warned that full-year results would fall short of estimates due to weak sales at its namesake restaurants."
Business," Greece #39;s membership of the eurozone is not in doubt despite a damaging review of its budget data stretching back five years, a European Commission official said Monday."
Sci/Tech,Security software specialist McAfee Inc. has added a new module to its virus scan engine to help businesses combat the growing spyware scourge.
Sci/Tech,File-swapping company Grokster is teaming up with newcomer Mercora to distribute an advanced streaming radio service to the peer-to-peer crowd.
Sci/Tech,Intel is capping its processor speeds at 3.8GHz in a move some have interpreted as the final humiliating climbdown of a difficult year.
Sports,FORD sold its Jaguar Formula One team on the cheap to ensure that they were guaranteed survival and a multimillion-pound budget that will allow them to flourish.
Sports,"Donofrio may not win very often on the LPGA Tour (this was just her second career win), but the manner in which she held several of the game #39;s leading players at bay in the final round of the Tournament of Champions in Alabama, suggests that "
Sports,Malcolm Glazer #39;s intention to make a hostile bid for Manchester United was underlined yesterday as he held talks with Deutsche Bank about financing a deal.
Sports,"  By now, according to the script, Bill Parcells should be deep into a Super Bowl journey, with a Monday night opportunity to take in a little more of the breathtaking scenery."
World,At least five people have serious injuries after a high-speed train derailment in south-east Queensland. A Tilt Train commuter service with 157 passengers and seven staff on board came off the tracks north of Bundaberg just after midnight.
World,"LANDSTUHL, Germany, Nov 15 (AFP) - Wounded US soldiers being treated at the military hospital here on Monday gave a graphic account of the battle for the rebel Iraqi stronghold of Fallujah."
Sports,"Capping a season filled with suspicion and success, the San Francisco Giants left fielder became the oldest player to become the MVP of a major North American professional league."
Sports,"Pick just about any other season in their mostly lamentable existence. Without question, the Atlanta Falcons would have fallen apart at a moment like this."
World, A television pool report by U.S. network  NBC said on Monday that a U.S. Marine had shot dead an unarmed  and wounded Iraqi prisoner in a mosque in Falluja.
Sci/Tech,The European Commission says the organizations that collect royalties for songwriters in Europe are restricting competition in the field of music distribution over the Internet.
Business,Mortgage giant Fannie Mae missed a regulatory deadline Monday for filing its third-quarter financial results after its independent auditor KPMG refused to sign off on the report.
Sports,"Arbitrators ruled Monday against the former limited partners of the Montreal Expos in their case against former controlling owner Jeffrey Loria, clearing Major League Baseball to move the franchise to Washington."
Sci/Tech,"Upcoming ""Niagara"" will appear in the 1.6GHz UltraSparc IIIi."
World," President Hu Jintao of China ended a visit to Brazil, the first leg of a tour of Latin America that has raised expectations of untold riches in every country on his list."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell, widely viewed as the moderate in an administration dominated by hawks, announced Monday he will step down as America's chief diplomat once a successor is in place."
Business,"DUBLIN The United States backs a strong dollar, US Treasury Secretary John Snow reiterated Monday. But he added that it was up to the market to determine exchange rates based on economic fundamentals, leading "
Business,"American Express said Monday that it had filed suit against Visa International and MasterCard International for imposing rules, later overturned by the courts, that barred tens of thousands of banks from issuing its credit card."
Business,The government agency that insures the private pensions of 44.4 million workers said Monday that its deficit more than doubled in 2004 to a record \$23.
Business, news   research) appears to have given up on part of a debt exchange that is part of its restructuring plan.
Sci/Tech,"NASA officials on Monday postponed for a day the launch of an unmanned experimental jet that would have attempted to shoot out across the Pacific Ocean at a record speed of more than 7,000 mph (11,265 kph) after an apparent glitch "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc., whose servers run corporate networks and websites, will give away its newest operating system to generate more sales from service contracts."
Sci/Tech,"New security, collaboration, and organization features; Microsoft Office 2003 compatibility; Professional version allows Acrobat Reader users to annotate PDF documents."
Sci/Tech,"Rollie Hawk writes  quot;It ain #39;t warp speed, but it #39;s exciting new technology at work! The European Space Agency put an ion-propelled rocket into lunar orbit today."
Sci/Tech,"In an attempt to broaden its reach, PC maker Alienware has uneviled a stylishly chic, compact PC for home users. The Miami-based PC maker is best known for building extreme desktops--machines that cost thousands--for gamers."
Sci/Tech,"Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, announced the newest addition to the Ferrari line of notebooks, the Ferrari 3400."
Sports,So the 600-page Olympic and Paralympics candidate file for London 2012 is now with the International Olympic Committee and Sebastian Coe has told us we must Make Britain Proud and Back the Bid 
Sports,"Patrick Ramsey will start instead of Mark Brunell at quarterback for the Washington Redskins, a move coach Joe Gibbs hopes will end the team #39;s worst scoring drought in seven decades."
Sports,"As England departed on a three-month tour of southern Africa yesterday, their captain, Michael Vaughan, suggested that his team could yet refuse to fulfil their commitment to the Zimbabwe section of the trip."
World,"The United Nations (UN) has said on Monday that, as far as it knows, Iran had not diverted any nuclear materials to a weapons programme - a verdict diplomats said undermined the "
World,"GAZA CITY, 16 November 2004 - Trying to put the Gaza gunfight of Sunday behind it, the new Palestinian leadership held a series of talks aimed at creating what one called a national accord ahead of presidential elections in two months."
World,"To Palestinians, Yasser Arafat was  quot;Mr Palestine quot;, a historical figure who embodied the Palestinian nationalist movement."
World,"speed passenger train has derailed on Australia #39;s tropical north coast, sending carriages and passengers flying through the air and injuring 128 people, five of them seriously."
Sci/Tech,Budget competition from other consumer electronics devices is among factors lowering sales estimates.
Business,The Microsoft Corporation announced on Monday that it was significantly expanding its software development operations in India as it opened a new campus near Hyderabad 
Business,"REGULATORS in the US moved to seize the bulk of Lord Black of Crossharbours wealth yesterday and remove his power as controlling shareholder of Hollinger International, the newspaper publisher."
Business,"Fannie Mae (FNM:NYSE - news - research), the scandal-tainted mortgage finance firm, says it #39;s looking at a \$9 billion loss in its derivatives portfolio if regulators don #39;t accept its accounting practices."
Business,A blockbuster merger to make Airbus parent EADS an even bigger threat to US archrival Boeing Co. would face opposition both internally 
Business,"A York International Corp. (YRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) subsidiary has agreed to recall about 226,000 natural gas furnaces because of a fire risk, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Monday."
Business,"NEW YORK: American Express Company, the travel and financial services giant, said yesterday it was suing Visa and MasterCard over anti-competitive business practices."
Business,"For years, Continental Europeans have chastised the British for what they regard as a lack of European credentials. The British, other Europeans complain, stand outside the "
Business,"BERLIN : Rumours of a possible tie-up between French defence electronics group Thales and the European Aeronautic, Defence and Space Company (EADS) are to be discussed by the German and French economy ministers later this week, a German government "
World,"Suicide bombings yesterday in Baghdad and Mosul killed 14 people and wounded more than 60, many of them policemen, worsening a surge of violence across Iraq."
Sports," Stop referring to Eli Manning as the New York Giants' quarterback of the future. The job is his, now and for seemingly years to come."
Sci/Tech,"In this photo released by NASA Langley Research Center, the 12-foot X-43A hypersonic jet is shown attached to a modified B-52 bomber in an image from NASA television."
Sci/Tech,"In doing some reporting for Sun #39;s Solaris 10 announcement Monday, I asked some analysts for their thoughts on Sun #39;s overall Solaris vs."
Sci/Tech,(Nov. 15) -- Would your car protect your head and neck in case of a crash? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested restraint systems in dozens of cars.
Sci/Tech,"A Harvard researcher says seeing someone in a fearful posture triggers areas of the brain that express emotion and prime the body for action, even without seeing the person #39;s facial expression."
Sci/Tech,"Grokster has partnered with  #39;P2P radio #39; company Mercora to offer what it claims is  quot;the Internet #39;s largest, legal and licensed peer-to-peer music search and discovery service quot;."
Sci/Tech,"The Acer Ferrari truly lives up to its namesake as being an expensive system, but with that price comes an excellent thin and light notebook with tons of performance."
Sports, Mike Mularkey has a message to those clamoring for rookie quarterback J.P. Losman to replace Drew Bledsoe as Buffalo's starter. Not yet.
Sports,"Jaguar may have gone to a good home, but as yet the British Grand Prix does not have one. On a remarkably good day for Formula One teams in trouble, with the sale of Jaguar going through to "
Sports,"Oklahoma remained second in the Bowl Championship Series Standings on Monday, holding off Auburn because of a stronger computer ranking."
Sports," Two time All Star guard Baron Davis will miss one or two weeks of the National Aasketball Association season with an inflamed disc in his lower back, adding to the misery of the winless New Orleans Hornets."
Sports, Al Leiter became a free agent Monday when the New York Mets declined his  #36;10.2 million option and decided to pay a  #36;2.1 million buyout.
World," U.S. troops have secured control over the whole of rebellious Falluja, a Marine officer said on Monday, with more than 1,000 insurgents taken prisoner."
World," quot;The train is just a twisted wreck, it #39;s an absolute bloody mess, quot; a rail official told reporters.  quot;The train has ploughed through the dirt like a bulldozer."
World,A UN Middle East expert Monday asked world leaders to continue Yasser Arafat #39;s efforts to negotiate an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
World," Getting the Purple Heart Medal for his war wounds doesnt mean Spc. Kris Clinkscales is a hero. Getting the Purple Heart just means the rocket found me, quipped the 22 year old "
World,By our political staff. David Blunkett was hit by more revelations about his private life last night as it was reported that he had an affair with a civil servant nearly 20 years his junior.
Business, European finance ministers expressed concern at  quot;excess volatility quot; in currency rates in talks that also took in the vexed question of reforms to the eurozone's tattered budget rules.
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell said there had been some  quot;progress quot; in European efforts to end Iran #39;s alleged nuclear weapons program.
World,"RAMALLAH: Palestinian prime minster Ahmed Qurie has asked France to provide him with a medical report detailing the cause of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s death, his office said last night."
Sports," World number one Roger Federer made a  winning return from injury Monday, opening the defense of his  Masters Cup crown with a ruthless 6 1 7 6 win over Gaston  Gaudio."
Sci/Tech," LAS VEGAS    Geronimo, the open source Java application server in development by the Apache Software Foundation, will provide a malleable technology base amenable to applications such as regulatory compliance systems, according to a technologist working on the project. #160;"
Sci/Tech," NASA officials on Monday postponed for a day the launch of an unmanned experimental jet that would have attempted to shoot out across the Pacific Ocean at a record speed of more than 7,000 mph after an apparent glitch with its electronics systems."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The federal government has no plans to fingerprint landed immigrants from the United States when they visit Canada, says Immigration Minister Judy Sgro."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell, widely viewed as the moderate in an administration dominated by hawks, announced Monday he will step down as America's chief diplomat once a successor is in place."
World," Ann Veneman, a peach farmer's daughter who became the first woman to the head the Agriculture Department, presided during a period of unprecedented wariness about the safety of the nation's food supply."
Sports," Liberty took advantage of No. 19 Kansas State without Kendra Wecker, snapping the Wildcat's 35 game regular season home winning streak."
Sci/Tech," NASA on Monday delayed a planned flight of an unmanned hypersonic jet designed to reach a record speed of Mach 10, or 7,000 mph."
World, The U.N. Security Council on  Monday imposed an immediate arms embargo on Ivory Coast and  voted to punish key government and rebel leaders with  additional sanctions next month.  
Sports,The Cardinals got touchdowns from five different players - including two from Eric Shelton - in a 55-7 romp over Conference USA rival Tulane.
Sci/Tech,Portal says DomainKey use will protect users from ID theft and phishing scams.
Business,When the Liverpool footballer Harry Kewell parked his  quot;greenmobile quot; beside his team-mates #39; sparkling Ferraris and Aston Martins he was teased mercilessly over his choice of wheels.
Sci/Tech,"For the second year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded more than a hundred math, science and engineering students full tuition and a monthly stipend to pursue academics aimed at improving the nation's security. Security Blog"
Sci/Tech,"Just as some analysts believe the market for blade servers is about to heat up, Dell (Quote, Chart) moved forward with its most significant modular server, unveiling the PowerEdge 1855 for powerful computing at a lower cost."
Sci/Tech,"The brain reacts more powerfully to the body language of a person in a posture denoting fear than it does to a fearful facial expression, according to a study released yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Some environmentalists believe Ohio is backsliding on requirements for modernizing coal-fired power plants, factories, and other major air pollution sources simply by making state rules consistent with what is mandated by a US Environmental Protection "
Sports,THE odds on London winning the right to stage the 2012 Olympic Games shortened to 3-1 from 7-2 yesterday as the five rival cities delivered their bid documents to the IOC.
World,"The United States, which has been pressing for tough UN action against Iran, has not yet given its position on any deal, saying today it was waiting for word from Britain, Germany and France, the nations negotiating with Tehran."
Sports," Coach Marvin Lewis said one of his Cincinnati Bengals was spit on during a 17 10 victory in Washington, and he hopes the NFL does something to crack down."
World," U.S. soldiers battled insurgents northeast of Baghdad on Monday in clashes that killed more than 50 people. Some guerrillas were said to be ""fighting to the death"" inside Fallujah, where American forces struggled to clear pockets of resistance."
Sci/Tech,Devices seen as good entry point to consumer electronics market.
Sports,Norwegian Lasse Kjus returned to the hill where he won a world championship and tore through the second run with the fastest time Saturday to win a his first World Cup giant slalom 
Business,"Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, said it would begin shipments of the tagged medication this week. Pfizer, the maker of Viagra, said it would begin shipping RFID-tagged bottles by the end of next year."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Electronic Data Systems which had delayed its quarterly earnings several times, said on Monday it lost \$153 million in its third quarter after taking a loss on a large Navy contract."
Business,"Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) (Nasdaq: AMCC - message board) is laying off 20 percent of its staff following a disappointing quarter, officials announced today after the stock markets closed."
Business,The California Public Employees #39; Retirement System wants to rein in what it calls abusive compensation practices in corporate America and hold directors and compensation committees more accountable for their actions.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo is now providing 250 megabytes of e-mail storage for users of its free e-mail service, up from 100 MB. The company also unveiled an anti-spam authentication technology called DomainKeys "
Sports,"David Beckham, the English midfielder of Real Madrid, recognized the important role played byhis compatriot and teammate, Michael Owen, and acknowledged he hasnever had doubts about his performance."
Sports, Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs said Monday that Patrick Ramsey will start at quarterback this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sports,"The Big East basketball conference will merge into one 16-team division in 2005-20006, but only 12 schools will participate in the post-season basketball tournament."
World, President Bush's choice to head the Republican Party said Monday he hopes to extend the GOP's grip on power in Washington.
World,Marine commanders in Iraq are investigating an incident in which Marines fighting in Fallujah apparently shot and killed a severely wounded and unarmed Iraqi in a mosque in the city.
World," The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency Monday endorsed Iran's agreement to suspend all uranium enrichment within a week, the key element of a deal worked out with European countries."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit accusing the newspaper tycoon Conrad Black and his former top deputy of defrauding shareholders of Hollinger International Inc.
Business,Michael Sears says he dunnit. The former chief financial officer at Boeing (nyse: BA - news - people ) pleaded guilty Monday to illegally hiring a top Air Force procurement officer.
Business,"With Oracle #39;s (ORCL:Nasdaq - news - research) \$24-a-share offer for PeopleSoft (PSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) set to expire late Friday night, the database giant has thrown cold water on the notion that the price could go higher."
World, A founder of a Colombian drug cartel that became the world's chief supplier of cocaine in the 1990s was transported to a Florida jail Saturday after being extradited from Colombia.
Sci/Tech,NASA mission controllers decided to delay the flight of their supersonic X-43A aircraft until Tuesday after instrument trouble caused them to miss their planned Monday launch.
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Intel has introduced a 3.8GHz Pentium 4 processor in what could represent the end of an era for the chip maker. The Pentium 4 570 processor at 3.8GHz will have the fastest clock speed of any processor "
Sci/Tech,"Grokster, one of the best-known P2P services (at least one of the best-known by the RIAA  amp; co), has taken yet another step in its path to make its P2P service to please the record labels by teaming up with a start-up called Mercora to provide an artist "
Sports,"The new formula one team rose from the ashes of Jaguar Racing when the energy drink maker announced yesterday its long-awaited takeover of the British team, which was put up for sale by Ford two months ago."
Sports,"St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen underwent successful left hip surgery on Monday. Isringhausen is expected to be at full strength in six-to-eight weeks and ready for the start of spring training."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets bought of the contract of pitcher Al Leiter on Monday, making him a free agent. Leiter -- who went 10-8 with a 3.21 earned run average in 30 starts in 2004 "
Sports,He refused the offer of a rest in order to lead his players on the controversial visit to the crisis-torn nation. Vaughan and the 14-man squad are due to arrive in Namibia this morning for 
World,  The UN Security Council has voted to impose an immediate arms embargo on the Ivory Coast. The 15 member council also vowed to punish key government and rebel leaders with additional 
World,"THE track where a passenger train crashed in south-east Queensland today, injuring more than 100 people, was inspected just hours beforehand, rail authorities said."
World,French President Jacques Chirac said in a newspaper interview on Tuesday that Britain has gained nothing from its support for the United States-led invasion of Iraq.
World,"THE HAGUE: Dutch authorities will launch an international manhunt for the alleged Syrian leader of a Dutch-based terrorist group responsible for the murder of a filmmaker, and similar groups of homegrown radicals are believed operating in the Netherlands "
Sports," Barry Bonds won his record seventh NL MVP award in a walk. Capping a season filled with suspicion and success, the San Francisco Giants left fielder became the oldest player to become the MVP of a major North American professional league. The 40 year old received 24 of 32 first place votes and 407 points Monday in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America to earn the award for the fourth straight season."
Sci/Tech,Grid architecture aims to protect corporate networks from interior security threats.
Sports," Computers prefer Oklahoma over Auburn and Southern California. The Sooners held on to second place in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday, staying ahead of third place Auburn because of a stronger computer ranking."
Sports," Priest Holmes will likely miss next Monday night's game against the New England Patriots with sprained knee ligaments, the same injury that kept him out of Kansas City's loss to New Orleans on Sunday's loss to New Orleans."
World, Chelsea's drive to claim the club's first English title in half a century gathered pace as Newcastle were blown away by a late four goal blitz at Stamford Bridge.
World," World leaders saluted Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday, with some expressing regret at the departure of a figure who had sought international consensus through his multilateralist views. All said they hoped for constructive ties with his successor."
Sci/Tech,"Australia #39;s record company lawyers are attempting to have Kazaa #39;s owners, Sharman Networks, declared liable for copyright breach and loss of earnings in the civil case now underway."
Sci/Tech, Devices seen as good entry point to consumer electronics market.
Sci/Tech," Apple on Monday released AirPort 4.1, an update to the drivers for its wireless networking hardware running under Mac OS X v10.3. AirPort 4.1 is available for download from the Software Update system preference pane, and more information is available online."
World, Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday following Wall Street's modest gains. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.
Sports,"Roger Federer #39;s luminous talent can lighten up the gloomiest of days, and so it was on a decidedly dark and dreary opening to the Masters Cup that the Swiss world No1, who was unbeaten when he won the title here last year, shone brightly as ever with a 6-1 "
Sports,The American dream of Red Bull boss Dietrich Mateschitz has become reality with his purchase of Jaguar. The Austrian billionaire has been involved in Formula One for a decade 
Sports,RANGERS striker Nacho Novo will know by Friday whether he can face Celtic in Saturday #39;s vital Scottish Premier League game at Ibrox.
Sports,"Manchester United have been warned that they are still not safe from the take-over plans of Malcolm Glazer by Keith Harris, the City financier who could yet lead a supporters "
Sports,The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Games submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee on Monday.
Sci/Tech,The advocates and lobbyists on both sides of the great sage grouse controversy in the West were claiming to have science on their side Friday after the Bush administration 
Business,"Kerry Packer #39;s media and gambling empire will invest US\$163 million (euro126 million) for a 28 percent stake in a luxury hotel and casino in Macau, Packer #39;s company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"According to a recent report by Gartner, Microsoft has taken the top spot for the first time in handheld shipments. Microsoft #39;s Windows CE has had a long lasting "
Sci/Tech,"com November 15, 2004, 4:38 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
Sci/Tech,"McAfee on Monday announced an add-on to its enterprise anti-virus software that boosts spyware protection for businesses. Called McAfee Anti-Spyware Enterprise Edition Module, the add-on integrates with McAfee #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"Mel 1 is based on a cell that can grow exact copies of itself, and which can be used to make any kind of cell in the human body. Once established, a cell line can be grown in the laboratory indefinitely."
Sci/Tech,"Finjan Software, a provider of proactive secure content management solutions for enterprises, announced today 10 serious security vulnerabilities discovered by Finjans Malicious Code Research Center (MCRC) in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating "
Sports,The Netherlands beat Germany 2-0 to win the Womens Field Hockey Champions Trophy. The win earned the country some compensation for losing the gold-medal showdown at the Athens Olympics.
Sports,Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen had successful surgery on his left hip Monday and should be fully recovered in time for spring training.
Sports,"Mets left-hander Al Leiter filed provisionally for free agency Friday, awaiting a decision by the team on its \$10 million option. New York has until Nov. 15 to exercise the option or elect to pay a \$2 million buyout."
Sports,"There is a sense of symmetry about Michael Vaughan and his England team dragging themselves off to Namibia and thence Zimbabwe with all the gloom of heretics on their way to the Tower, on the same day that London #39;s 2012 Olympic bid had a champagne bottle "
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Oracle Corp. attacked the credibility and motives of PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors Monday, hoping to rally investor support as the 17 month takeover battle between the bitter business software rivals nears a climactic showdown."
Sci/Tech," The chemicals go down the drain, but in the environment they remain. Researchers have found that a complex brew of everyday compounds  #151; from products as ubiquitous as shampoo, bug spray and even that morning cup of coffee  #151; lingers in Minnesota waters even after they're showered off or dumped down the sink."
Sci/Tech," With a sudden shudder, the ground collapsed and the pipe pushed upward, buckling into a humped shape as Cornell University scientists produced the first simulated earthquake Monday at their new  #36;2.1 million research facility."
World,Sourav Ganguly files an appeal against a two-match ban imposed for time-wasting.
Business,"US mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday estimated its third-quarter profit fell 9 percent, but delayed formally reporting "
Business," The nation #39;s biggest public pension fund, with a stock portfolio of  $167 billion, voted Monday to toughen its policies against multimillion dollar  quot;golden parachutes quot; for executives who engineer corporate mergers."
Business,"The IRS is holding \$211,000 in tax refunds for 300 people in the Richmond area. The largest local check is for \$15,094. The average is \$704."
Sci/Tech,"With a sudden shudder, the ground collapsed and the pipe pushed upward, buckling into a humped shape as Cornell University scientists produced the first simulated earthquake "
World,"NEW DELHI, 15 November 2004 - Talks with Pakistan on the dispute over Kashmir were progressing well and the two sides were working toward a mutually acceptable solution, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said yesterday."
World,"Description: In the Netherlands, the recent murder of controversial filmmaker Theo Van Gogh by a Muslim extremist has revealed a climate of mistrust and fear between Muslims and traditional Dutch society."
Sports," Last summer, the Seattle Seahawks were a trendy pick to reach the Super Bowl. As they keep reminding themselves, that goal remains attainable. Yet one day after their second loss to NFC West rival St. Louis, everyone from coach Mike Holmgren down was asking the same question."
Sci/Tech," The Internet is only in its early adolescence with a raft of improvements on the horizon, and the venture capitalists who helped fund the early boom are opening their wallets again, technology industry leaders said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," US software giant Microsoft Corp has sued a group of  quot;spammers quot; who it accuses of sending unsolicited e mails promoting pornography to millions of its customers, documents showed."
Business," Newspaper tycoon Conrad Black and his  top lieutenant were charged by regulators on Monday with  siphoning more than  $85 million from the company they ran, and  they face a move to bar them from serving as officers of a  public company."
Sports," UCLA held Heisman Trophy contender Matt Leinart in check, but Reggie Bush had two long touchdown runs, Ryan Killeen kicked five field goals and No. 1 USC held off UCLA 29 24 Saturday to virtually lock up a trip to the Orange Bowl for the Bowl Championship Series title game."
Sports," The Anaheim Angels exercised catcher Bengie Molina #39;s contract option on Monday, but not that of pitcher Ramon Ortiz."
Sports,"As they keep reminding themselves, that goal remains attainable. Yet one day after their second loss to NFC West rival St. Louis, everyone from coach Mike Holmgren down was asking the same question."
World,"Israeli-Palestinian cooperation since Palestinian President Yasser Arafat #39;s death has helped buoy hopes for a revived West Asia peace process, the top UN envoy for the Middle East said."
Sports," LeBron James recorded 33 points to  guide the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a  99 88 victory over the Golden State Warriors Monday."
Business,"Conrad Black #39;s legal woes piled up yesterday when the United States #39; financial watchdog filed a civil lawsuit against him, alleging that the former Daily Telegraph tycoon used the company, Hollinger International, as a  quot;personal piggybank quot;."
Business,American Express yesterday said it was seeking  quot;billions of dollars quot; in damages from Visa and MasterCard over alleged  quot;illegal and anticompetitive practices quot;.
Business,"Michael D. Eisner, the chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, played down his decades-long relationship with the former Disney president Michael S. Ovitz "
Business,"The federal agency that insures pension plans said yesterday that its deficit, already at the highest in its history, had doubled in its last fiscal year, to \$23."
Business,"Kraft, the struggling American food group, yesterday announced the \$1.5bn (810m) sale of its Life Savers and Altoids confectionery division to the chewing gum business Wm Wrigley Jr."
Business,"British bank HSBC (HSBA.L: Quote, Profile, Research) is interested in buying the \$3 billion store and credit card operations of US retailer Federated Department Stores Inc."
Business,"Investigations into the sale of insurance that can smooth out volatile earnings have widened significantly, as Ace Ltd., a big Bermuda insurer with extensive operations in the United "
Business,"France and Germany are set for a new clash on industrial policy this week over a possible defence deal which would involve 23,000 jobs in the UK."
Business,"  Regis Corp. is acquiring Hair Club for Men and Women, the company made famous by commercials with founder Sy Sperling."
Business,  Federal officials say more than 400 Iowans who haven #39;t received their 2003 federal tax refunds still have a chance to claim them.
Business,US stocks closed near the unchanged mark on Monday as investors took a breath following significant gains in the market so far this month.
Sci/Tech,"NASA, on Monday, reported its plans to delay the launch of its recently created super fast jet or  quot;scramjet quot; that is expected to reach high speeds of 7,000 mph in a matter of few minutes."
Sci/Tech,"Ahmedabad, November 15: Even 35 years after Neil Armstrong first put his foot on the moon, the Earths natural satellite remains a mystery to man."
Sci/Tech,"LAS VEGASBEA Systems Inc. has made significant progress in the development of the Apache Beehive component model, which is designed to help accelerate the development of Web services and SOA (service-oriented architecture) applications."
Sports,"Cleveland Cavaliers #39; LeBron James, left, shoots over Golden State Warriors #39; Jason Richardson in the third quarter of Cleveland #39;s 99-88 win Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, in Cleveland."
Sports,"11.15.04 - By JB Reather -reathercox.net - Battle for Supremacy? Battle for Mediocrity was more like it. With four heavyweight bouts on the card, I naively expected to see at least one exciting fight in this heavyweight smorgasbord."
Sports,McGrady shook off a right hip injury to score 14 points and former Net Jimmy Jackson added a season-high 18 as Houston erased an early deficit en route to an easy 80-69 triumph over New Jersey.
Sports,"Auburn gained a measure of respect in the eyes of Associated Press pollsters for its 24-6 rout of Georgia on Saturday, but it wasn #39;t enough to vault the Tigers ahead of Oklahoma for second in the Bowl Championship Series standings."
Sports,"The Mets surprised no one Monday evening when they announced they had declined the \$10 million option on Al Leiter #39;s contract, leaving the veteran southpaw available "
World,Macedonian Prime Minister Hari Kostov resigned Monday over a minority party dispute and Parliament is expected to decide on the resignation Thursday.
Sports,"Th Redskins' defense receives good news on Cornelius Griffin's MRI exam of a hip injury, and the defensive tackle might play Sunday against the Eagles."
Sports,Giants Coach Tom Coughlin looks to turn around a skid where his team has lost three of their last four games by starting Eli Manning this Sunday against the Falcons.
Sports,Maryland punter Adam Podlesh's success has been one of the few positives in a year marred by an inconsistent offense that ranks 103rd nationally.
Sports," Maurice Taylor, left on the court despite picking up three early fouls, made three straight shots to snap Houston out of an early offensive funk in the Rockets' 80 69 victory Monday night over the New Jersey Nets."
Business," Newspaper tycoon Conrad Black and his top lieutenant were charged by regulators on Monday with siphoning more than  #36;85 million from the company they ran, and they face a move to bar them from serving as officers of a public company."
Business," The dollar ticked up on Tuesday, extending its rebound from the previous day's seven month low versus the yen after a sharp fall in oil prices led traders to scale back their bloated dollar selling positions."
World," Mexico's former ruling party, trying to fight its way back to the presidency, overwhelmingly won two gubernatorial elections Monday and held razor thin leads in two other races."
Sports," LeBron James recorded 33 points to guide the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a 99 88 victory over the Golden State Warriors Monday."
Business, Both sides in an employment discrimination suit against Abercrombie  amp; Fitch Co. reported agreeing to a multimillion dollar deal that would settle accusations the clothing retailer promoted whites at the expense of minorities.
Business," The dollar ticked up on Tuesday,  extending its rebound from the previous day's seven month low  versus the yen after a sharp fall in oil prices led traders to  scale back their bloated dollar selling positions."
Business,"In NEW YORK item headlined  quot;US stocks rise slightly, Intel offsets jobs data, quot; please read in paragraph 12,  quot; ... By Friday afternoon, the euro was at \$1.3458, a new record high against the dollar, according to Reuters data."
Business,Roy Disney yesterday told a courtroom that he had sensed Michael Ovitz was not performing well as Walt Disney president within weeks of the Hollywood power broker joining the company in late 1995.
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES: NASA has delayed a planned flight of an unmanned hypersonic jet designed to reach a record speed of Mach 10 (11,200km/h)."
Sports,Ilgauskas had 10 of his 16 points in the final eight minutes and LeBron James added 33 as the Cavaliers ran their winning streak to four games with a 99-88 triumph over the hapless Golden State Warriors.
World,"ONE of the darkest chapters in Frances past resurfaced yesterday as a notorious bugging scandal, dubbed the French Watergate, came to trial more than 20 years after Franois Mitterrand allegedly ordered the first of more than 150 illegal phone taps."
World,"When the leaders of the People #39;s Republic of China insist that the pre-condition for the peaceful resolution of the decades-long face-off across the Taiwan Strait can only be  quot;one China, quot; they are making it quite clear that  quot;unification, quot; and not peace "
Sports," Marlene Stewart Streit was inducted Monday into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Also inducted were Tom Kite, Isao Aoki and Charlie Sifford, the first African American so honoured."
Business,"Struggling under a cascade of bankruptcy filings in the airline and steel industries, the government #39;s pension insurance agency said yesterday that its deficit has more than doubled in the past year -- to \$23."
Business,Tokyo #39;s key stock index edged lower Tuesday morning as investors took profits from hefty gains the day before. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.
Sports,"David Beckham revealed yesterday he has been offered film parts, but that the leading role he craves most involves England. Beckham is granted his footballing wish tomorrow when he "
Sports,"San Francisco Giants left fielder, Barry Bonds, won his record seventh National League MVP award in a walk. At the age of 40, he also became the oldest player to become the MVP of a major North American professional league."
World," Britain is to ban smoking in most public places, according to reports ahead of the launch of an ambitious goverment effort to legislate its way to better public health."
World,"Twenty years after the event, 12 men appeared in court yesterday accused of running an illegal eavesdropping operation for Franois Mitterrand - supposedly aimed at combating terrorism, but in fact seeking to preserve some of the late French president #39;s "
World,"During a week of talks, Pyongyang sticks to its argument on the fate of 10 missing Japanese. Japanese delegates returned from Pyongyang on Monday with what North Korea says are personal belongings of missing "
World,"Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa () yesterday warned lawmakers against backing a legislative motion calling for a referendum on direct elections, saying it would damage the territory #39;s  quot;harmonious atmosphere."
World,"Backers of a law to create public order councils in Moscow's 676 subdistricts describe the measure as a kind of neighborhood watch that will involve ordinary people in the fight against terrorism, crime, public drunkenness and vandalism."
World,The first public trial of Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman fell apart on Monday as the second of the three judges presiding over the case stepped down citing a conflict of interest.
Business,"NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Novell Inc. last week filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Microsoft Corp. illegally tried to eliminate competition in the desktop applications market in the mid-1990s."
Business,"Kerry Packer, Australia #39;s richest man, has bought a stake in Stanley Ho #39;s latest Macau casino development and the two have agreed to set up a joint venture to expand in Asia."
Business,Verizon and Sprint wireless customers will get a small break on their bills soon. The companies have decided to eliminate or reduce a 40-cent-per-line monthly charge imposed to allow customers 
Business,"There are almost 90,000 undelivered income tax refund checks. More than 6,000 of those are in New York. The Internal Revenue Service says it needs the taxpayers correct addresses to get them their refunds."
Business,HSBC is interested in buying the \$3 billion (1.6 billion pound) store and credit card operations of US retailer Federated Department Stores (FD.
Business,Crude oil futures prices fell sharply Tuesday on growing expectations that a (northern hemisphere) winter supply crisis will be averted and as union leaders canceled a strike in major exporter Nigeria.
Sci/Tech,"Nasa engineers are making a second bid today to launch an unmanned hypersonic jet designed to reach a record speed of Mach 10, or 7,000mph."
Sci/Tech,"SOFTWARE maker Adobe has upgraded its flagship desktop publishing products, giving powerful new features to not only the authors of electronic documents but also their recipients."
Sci/Tech,"The Environmental Protection Agency released an annual report on Monday that showed enforcement actions in the last fiscal year would eliminate a billion pounds of pollution from the nation #39;s air, land and water."
Sci/Tech,"If the video game industry is beginning to rake in revenue that rivals the movie industry, it #39;s also beginning to accumulate Hollywood-like headaches."
Sports,"With an emotion-charged speech that had people in the audience alternately laughing and wiping tears from their eyes, Charlie Sifford made his long overdue entrance into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Monday night."
Sports,"This should be a rather pleasant week for Kyle Boller, the oft-criticized Baltimore Ravens quarterback. He will face the usual round of questions about his performance "
Sports," Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher is sidelined 4 6 weeks because of a lower left leg injury. Urlacher, 26, hurt the leg during Sunday #39;s 19 17 overtime win at Tennessee and underwent "
Business," Candy and gum maker Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. said Monday that it agreed to buy a number of candy brands, including Life Savers and Altoids, from Kraft Foods for  $1."
Sports, Terrell Owens caught his third touchdown pass of the game and the Philadelphia Eagles took a 42 21 lead over the Dallas Cowboys after three quarters Monday night.
World," The top U.N. envoy in the Middle East said Monday there is a new opportunity for peace, citing recent statements from the Israeli and Palestinian leadership as well as President Bush."
Sci/Tech, Verizon and Sprint wireless customers will get a small break on their bills soon. The companies have decided to eliminate or reduce a 40 cent per line monthly charge imposed to allow customers to transfer their phone numbers to new carriers.
Business,"Struggling under a cascade of bankruptcy filings in the airline and steel industries, the government's pension insurance agency said Monday that its deficit has more than doubled in the past year -- to \$23.3 billion."
Business,"Iraq illicitly earned an estimated \$21.3 billion by circumventing United Nations sanctions between 1991 and 2003, according to estimates released Monday by a U.S. Senate panel."
Business,"Spencer Abraham joined the exodus from President Bush's  Cabinet yesterday, submitting his resignation as energy secretary after four years of running a department that faced a series of high-profile challenges."
Business," Flyi Inc., parent of struggling low-cost carrier Independence Air, yesterday announced plans to delay acquisition of 10 new Airbus jets, a money-saving move the company hopes can help avert a bankruptcy filing."
World,Two top CIA officers quit amid reported disputes with the recently-appointed boss of the US spying agency.
World,More than 150 people are injured when a high-speed train derails in the Australian state of Queensland.
Sci/Tech,"If the video game industry is beginning to rake in revenue that rivals the movie industry, it's also beginning to accumulate Hollywood-like headaches.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,The Wizards can point to their defense as the main reason why they have lost four of their last five games.
Sci/Tech,"Verizon and Sprint have decided to eliminate or reduce a 40-cent-per-line monthly charge imposed to allow customers to transfer their phone numbers to new carriers.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,"American blows a 17-point lead and loses, 82-76, in overtime to Virginia Commonwealth in a Preseason National Invitation Tournament first-round game."
Sci/Tech,"After battling the budget airlines on fares, the traditional carriers are now trying to match their rivals' in-flight entertainment offerings.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Keith L. Alexander</B></FONT>"
Sports,The Big East Conference announces its schedule plans for next season when it expands to 16 teams. The conference will retain a one-division regular season structure.
Sports,Much maligned quarterback Kyle Boller should have a pleasent week after playing one of the best games of his career in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Jets.
Business,Microsoft Corp. said Monday that it will continue to expand its software development operations in India as it opened a new campus near Hyderabad.
Business,Shares of FLYi Inc. soared in Monday trading after the parent of low-cost Independence Air said it reworked an agreement with Airbus SAS to delay delivery of several aircraft in an effort to preserve its cash liquidity.
Business,ON THE ROMANCE OF THE TRADITIONAL STORE  quot;Some of the nostalgia stuff that people hark back to is lore and not fact. quot;. ON REACHING YOUNGER SHOPPERS  quot;They say that kids don #39;t want to shop where their parents shop.
Business,The Australian dollar rose to its highest in 8 1/2 months against the US currency on speculation Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Ian Macfarlane will signal the bank intends to raise its key rate of interest.
Sci/Tech,"After testing dozens of seats to see how well they protected an average-size male dummy, the Institute for Highway Safety concluded that more than half of the seats did a poor job of preventing whiplash."
Sports,England captain David Beckham has denied reports that he plans to retire from international soccer after the 2006 World Cup and says his aim is to beat the appearance 
Sports,SALEM   First round matchups in tournaments are supposed to be nothing more than a cake walk for a highly ranked team. But the second ranked Demon Deacons of Wake Forest knew Monday night #39;s season opening 
Sci/Tech," Wireless services will lead the next growth phase of the Internet as venture capitalists who helped fund the early boom open their wallets again, industry leaders said Monday."
World,"By staff writers and wires. THE track where a passenger train was derailed in Queensland today, injuring more than 100 people, was inspected just hours before the crash, it has emerged."
World, Ambassadors from the UN Security Council will head to Kenya on Tuesday for a rare meeting outside New York aimed at pressing for an end to Sudans long running civil war and the separate crisis in Darfur.
World,"Namibians voted Monday to choose a successor to the only leader they have ever known, and election officials said the first of two days of voting for the president and parliament started smoothly."
World,"LAGOS (AFP) - The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and a coalition of civil society groups on Monday stepped up efforts to whip up support for a planned general strike, called to protest rising fuel prices in the oil-rich west African country."
World,"Peruvian anti-drug agents seized almost 1,540 pounds of cocaine destined for the Mexico that was hidden inside of a shipment of squid, police said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Silicon Valley luminaries worry about government's stance on stock options, outsourcing, research and education."
Business,Shares of FLYi Inc. soared in Monday trading after the parent of low-cost Independence Air said it reworked an agreement with Airbus SAS to delay delivery of several aircraft in an effort to preserve its cash liquidity.
Business,"The New Zealand dollar bumped up another notch to three week highs on Tuesday despite the US dollar #39;s gains, the local currency hitching a ride with the stronger Australian dollar."
Sports,England captain David Beckham hopes to reach 100 caps for his country and play on beyond the World Cup in Germany in 2006. The Real Madrid star was reported to be considering retirement after that tournament 
Sci/Tech," MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Wireless services will  lead the next growth phase of the Internet as venture  capitalists who helped fund the early boom open their wallets  again, industry leaders said Monday."
Sports,"Kurt Warner, sacked 24 times in the past four Sundays, never sensed his demotion coming, either. Giants Coach Tom Coughlin called Warner into his office shortly "
World, Japan on Tuesday warned it would consider sanctions against North Korea after accusing the communist country of failing to properly investigate the fates of Japanese citizens it kidnapped years ago.
Sci/Tech,Keeping up with newly issued patents for search-related technology can help you spot emerging trends and potentially new competitors to the existing major web search players.
Business,"It #39;s buying biz news site MarketWatch, betting big on online content. But will its free offerings hurt its fee-based products?"
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed a civil lawsuit alleging that media baron Conrad M. Black fraudulently diverted millions of dollars from Hollinger International Inc.
Business,"American Express said it was suing Visa USA and MasterCard International, along with eight banks, for damages stemming from anticompetitive practices that prevented American Express from issuing cards through US banks."
Business,Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner had been on the witness stand for about half an hour on Monday when the subject of former Disney president Michael S. Ovitz finally came up.
Business,"With its \$23 billion shortfall double any previous deficit, the government #39;s Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. needs fixing -- fast."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy celebrated his 50th birthday on Nov. 13 -- and two days later his company hit another milestone.
World,"In its most positive assessment of Iran in two years, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported yesterday that it had found no evidence the nation had a nuclear weapons program and that "
Sports," Terrell Owens scored three touchdowns  and the Philadelphia Eagles amassed 35 first half points on the  way to a 49 21 drubbing of the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas,  Monday."
Sports," Teen ager Maria Sharapova capped  her stunning year by overcoming an injured Serena Williams,  4 6, 6 2, 6 4, in the final of the season ending WTA Tour  Championships Monday."
World," Congress is examining the scandal rippling through the insurance industry, with its largest brokerage accused of bid rigging and price fixing amid high level resignations, employee layoffs and guilty pleas by some executives."
Sports," LeBron James recorded 33 points to  guide the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a  99 88 victory over the Golden State Warriors Monday."
Sports," The ATP, organizers of the men's tour,  will unveil a partnership deal with a pharmaceutical giant  Tuesday to provide approved nutritional supplements to players  next season."
Sci/Tech," A dishwasher sized spacecraft on Europe's first mission to the moon was set to enter lunar orbit, a key milestone in its 13 month trip into space, the European Space Agency said."
World,Five firefighters are injured dealing with an incident on a London-to-Boston BA flight at a US airport.
World,Maria Sharapova beats Serena Williams 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the Tour Championships final.
Business,"  Google extended gains from last week, even though the company #39;s float is set to more than double Tuesday."
Business,American Express (AXP ) wasted no time in capitalizing on a recent government case that successfully found card-association giants Visa USA and MasterCard International guilty of antitrust violations.
Business,"New advertising for Viagra that depicts men who take it as devilish drew criticism from the Food and Drug Administration, leading its maker, Pfizer, to say yesterday that it would discontinue the campaign."
Business,Walt Disney Co. CEO Michael Eisner tried to turn back years of criticism Monday by insisting that he was neither rash nor selfish in hiring friend Michael Ovitz as president in October 1995.
Business,"The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 1,096 Alabama taxpayers, including dozens from the Decatur area, whose income-tax refund checks could not be delivered."
Business,"AP, Nov. 15, 2004 10:20 PM) _ Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is heading to Washington tomorrow and says he plans to tell Congress to stay out of the insurance brokerage industry."
Sci/Tech, IBM and top scientific research  organizations are joining forces in a humanitarian effort to  tap the unused power of millions of computers and help solve  complex social problems.
World,The top Maoist rebel leader in Nepal  renews a call for international mediation to resume peace talks with the government
Sci/Tech,Washington: EarthLink Inc. and Yahoo Inc. have said they would begin tests of a new anti-spam technology that encodes digital signatures into customers #39; e-mail as a way to separate legitimate messages from unwanted spam.
Sci/Tech,"Dell (Quote, Chart) and Microsoft (Quote, Chart) continued their joint efforts to automate the data center with a deal to bundle management software that triggers changes with one mouse click."
Sci/Tech,"Packard has announced the next iteration in its Compaq X gaming PC line, which uses the new 3.8 GHz Pentium 4 570. The launch of Intel #39;s new chip was expected, the last entrant in Intel #39;s single core processor line."
Sports,": Top-ranked Roger Federer of Switzerland, returned to action after missing three weeks with a torn thigh muscle and defeated Gaston Gaudio of Argentina 6-1, 7-6 (4) in the first round of the ATP Masters Cup championships."
Sports, Donovan McNabb threw three of his four touchdown passes to Terrell Owens as the Philadelphia Eagles pasted the Dallas Cowboys 49 21 victory at Texas Stadium on Monday.
Sports,DAVID COULTHARD is set to join a short list to drive for the new Red Bull team. The Scot is looking for a drive after McLaren axed him.
Sports,: David Beckham ruled out early retirement today and said he turned down a  quot;good part quot; in a Hollywood movie.  quot;I #39;ve never said that I wanted to go into movies.
Sports,"A focused Hasim Rahman earned his way back into a heavyweight title shot with a fourth round stoppage of game Kali Meehan. Meehan, who was no match for  quot;The Rock quot;, weighed in "
Sports,"ENGLISH cricket chief David Morgan yesterday provided a staunch defence of the one-day teams short tour of Zimbabwe, but insisted the players will not be politicised during their stay."
Sports,"ST. AUGUSTINE - The humbling, career-defining moment Charlie Sifford never truly believed could ever be his had arrived. Doors were being held open."
World,"By STEPHEN GRAHAM Associated Press Writer KABUL, Afghanistan (AP). The purported leader of Taliban-linked militants holding three UN hostages in Afghanistan said his group is split over whether to  quot;get rid quot; of "
World,"France says the medical files of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat can be released upon demand to eligible parties, such as his family."
Sci/Tech,NASA will make a second attempt today to set an aviation speed record after an instrumentation problem forced the agency to scrap a planned flight test Monday.
World,"Illegal lenders are siphoning money from state-owned banks, but they may do more good than harm\"
Sports,"Roger Federer hadn #39;t played anybody for keeps in six weeks. So, even though he #39;d been routinely putting in four-hour training sessions after he arrived at Westside Tennis Club last week, a measure of apprehension lingered."
Sports,"Cleveland Cavaliers claimed their fourth straight win with a 99-88 win over the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James led the scoring charts with 33 points, 21 of which came in the first half."
Sports," Terrell Owens scored three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles amassed 35 first half points on the way to a 49 21 drubbing of the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, Monday."
Sports,The No. 10 Hokies completed their inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference with the league's outright championship.
Business,  American International Group #39;s shares gained Monday on optimism the world #39;s largest insurer is close to resolving regulators #39; investigations into so called income smoothing products it sold.
Business,  Pharmaceutical behemoth Merck heads to Capitol Hill Thursday to testify at a Senate hearing on whether the government should have forced the drugmaker to withdraw its Vioxx drug from the market before late September.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp.'s MSN Music site will begin featuring some artists from the independent music Web site GarageBand.com in a deal both companies said is aimed at giving little known musicians access to a broader audience.
Sci/Tech, Yahoo and EarthLink said they are adding a feature that promises to reduce spam. Free! Sign up here to receive our Before the Bell e Newsletter!
Sci/Tech,"Dell has introduced its new PowerEdge 1855 blade servers, which it says combine enterprise-class features with increased density and lower cost than traditional Dell 1U rack servers to deliver an advantaged platform for data center computing."
Business," China will loom large over an Asia Pacific summit in Chile, with the United States hoping that Beijing will loosen a fixed yuan dollar link and cool, but not freeze, its red hot economy."
Sci/Tech, IBM and top scientific research organizations are joining forces in a humanitarian effort to tap the unused power of millions of computers and help solve complex social problems.
Business,Kraft Foods said yesterday that it had agreed to sell its Life Savers and Altoids brands to the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company for \$1.5 billion as part of a reorganization plan.
Business,Markel Corp. said yesterday that state insurance departments had issued document requests or administrative subpoenas to several of its subsidiaries related to producer compensation arrangements.
Business,"Oil prices touched 2-month lows near \$45 a barrel on Monday before taking back most of their losses, but the downward trend knocked energy company stocks lower and US stock indexes ended little changed."
Business,"Macquarie Bank Ltd. (MBL.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) , Australia #39;s largest investment bank, beat expectations with a 17 percent rise in first-half profit on "
Sports,"The Sooners held on to second place in the Bowl Championship Series standings yesterday, staying ahead of third-place Auburn because of a stronger computer ranking."
World,"The Balkan republic of Macedonia lurched into fresh crisis yesterday when the Prime Minister resigned, blaming ethnic Albanians in his coalition government for hijacking the country #39;s political agenda."
World,"WINDHOEK, Namibia - The southern African nation of Namibia voted on Monday for a successor to the only leader the country has ever known, and election officials said the first of two days of voting started smoothly."
World,Japan on Tuesday warned it might impose sanctions against North Korea after accusing the communist country of failing to properly investigate the fates of Japanese citizens it kidnapped years ago.
Business,"European finance chiefs take the US to task for allowing the dollar to slide, saying it puts Europe's economy at risk."
World,Striking doctors in the northern Indian state of Bihar are due to hold a rally in protest at the killing of a colleague.
Sci/Tech,European Space Agency's Smart 1 probe is set to enter into orbit around the Moon on Monday.
Business," Asian share markets saw light selling  in line with a slowing retreat in oil prices on Tuesday, while  the dollar steadied as officials in Europe and Japan fretted  about the U.S. currency's recent decline."
World," Best selling Australian author Colleen McCullough has backed the Pitcairn Islanders convicted recently of raping teenage girls, arguing they were merely following the customs of the island community, it was reported here."
Sci/Tech," If the video game industry is beginning to rake in revenue that rivals the movie industry, it's also beginning to accumulate Hollywood like headaches."
World," Outgoing US Secretary of State Colin Powell had been a great friend to Australia who helped fight terrorism in Asia, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
Sci/Tech," China plans to launch more than 100 satellites before 2020 to watch every corner of the country, state run China Central Television quoted a government official as saying Tuesday."
World," Senate Democrats are changing management, their ranks reduced to a 74 year low and their longtime leader defeated for re election back home."
Business,"MarketWatch Inc., one of San Francisco #39;s surviving Internet companies, hit a notable online payday Monday, as venerable Dow Jones  amp; Co."
Business,"The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 2,955 New Jersey taxpayers whose refund checks totaling nearly \$2.6 million were returned to the government this year by the Postal Service as undeliverable."
Business,"Crude oil prices continued down their slippery slope yesterday, hitting a two-month low after Iran #39;s government took steps to dampen political tensions with the United States."
Business," Unable to repel an invasion of foreigners into the once tightly controlled Macau gaming market, casino baron Stanley Ho has joined forces with Australia #39;s "
Business,New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer may tell a US Senate subcommittee today that federal oversight of the insurance industry is inevitable after his allegations of price manipulation and kickbacks.
Business, Higher product prices and strong US building activity helped Australia #39;s Rinker Group Ltd. (RIN.AU) offset rising costs and Florida hurricanes to 
Sci/Tech,"NASA has delayed the third and final test flight of an unmanned, hypersonic aircraft attempting to fly at 10 times the speed of sound."
Sports,octane energy drink Red Bull thinks it can go faster on the racetrack than Jaguar. The beverage in the tiny can bought Jaguar #39;s celebrated Grad Prix team from Jaguar #39;s 
Sports,"So much for making a fresh start in the second half of the season. Instead of new beginnings, the Cowboys battled the same old problems, this time getting slapped around by the Philadelphia "
Sports,"In a season full of free passes, Barry Bonds just got one more. He received the 2004 National League Most Valuable Player Award on Monday because of something resembling the presumption of innocence, which "
Sports,"Back here in Kurt Warner #39;s adopted home town, the varying opinions on the cause and effects of the meteoric rise and fall of his storybook football life always will be blurred under so many dreamy - and divergent - emotional clouds."
Sports,"James had 33 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who moved above .500 for the first time in more than three years with their fourth straight victory, 99-88 over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night."
Sports,"Charlie Sifford was still six years away from playing in his first PGA tournament in the United States, but they let him compete in Canada in 1955."
Sports,"Even with signs pointing toward the Carl Pavano sweepstakes coming down to a bidding war between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Phillies have jumped into the mix."
World,"After nearly two years of investigation, the United Nations #39; nuclear watchdog said yesterday that it has not uncovered proof that Iran has "
Sci/Tech,"The Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first ever European mission to do so. "
Sci/Tech,"It cost Sun Microsystems \$5 billion to develop Solaris, a powerful computer operating system used by governments and giant corporations worldwide."
Sports,David Beckham insists he is ready to play a full 90 minutes for England in the friendly against Spain if Sven-Goran Eriksson asks him to defy his club Real Madrid.
Sports,"By Will Llyod. It #39;s time for a new college football bowl system, because the Bowl Championship Series just isn #39;t working. Over the past couple of years, national titles have been split, teams "
Sports,"Cavaliers 99, Warriors 88: LeBron James scored 33 points and Cleveland beat visiting Golden State last night to move over .500 for the first time in more than three years with its fourth straight win."
Business,"American Express Co. has filed suit against Visa, MasterCard and eight major banks alleging anti-competitive practices. Banks named in the suit include Bank of America, US Bancorp, JP Morgan Chase, Capital "
Business,"Sluggish growth in the eurozone is holding back the global economy, according to the US Treasury Secretary John Snow. Speaking during a visit to Dublin, he said the zone was growing at  quot;below its potential "
World," Limiting jury awards in medical malpractice lawsuits is President Bush's health care priority in his second term agenda, but there is strong disagreement over whether such caps would help contain rising costs."
World,"The Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first ever European mission to do so."
Sci/Tech,"The Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first ever European mission to do so.  quot;Europe has arrived at the Moon, we #39;re in lunar orbit, quot; said Professor David Southwood, director of science for the European Space Agency (Esa)."
Sports,"The New York State Athletic Commission wasted no time taking action against Norman Stone, the bombastic manager of World Boxing Association heavyweight "
Sports,"Even though the Yankees still owe Jason Giambi the bulk of his seven-year \$120 million contract and even though they have appeared intent on signing a relatively inexpensive backup player because of Giambi #39;s health, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman "
World,"Africa News, France on Monday was shutting down one of the largest evacuations in post-independence Africa - a five-day airlift that flew more than five thousand Westerners and others out of Ivory Coast."
World,"Throughout last week, the name of Yasser Arafat dominated the news of the world. Arafat was the 75-year-old Palestinian leader who had ruled 40 years."
World," China has admitted that one of its  submarines accidentally intruded into Japanese waters last week  and has apologized for the incident, Japan's top government  spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said Tuesday."
Business,Australian media tycoon and dedicated gambler Kerry Packer is investing \$163m in a gambling joint venture in Macau.
Sports,The smile on Manny Ramirez's face said it all. On the morning the Red Sox made their memorable Duck Boat romp through Boston -- perhaps the city's most famous excursion since Paul Revere's midnight ride -- Ramirez hardly could contain his joy after being named World Series MVP.
Sports,"When former Jets linebacker Mo Lewis knocked the Patriots out of the Drew Bledsoe Era and into the Tom Brady Era, it began a renaissance of Patriots football, not unlike what happened with the advent of Joe Montana in San Francisco, Troy Aikman in Dallas, and John Elway in Denver."
Business,"Jeremy Grantham, Boston's most famous investing bear, exudes a kind of reassuring calm when he tells you that he has seen the stock market's future, and it's a train wreck."
Sports,With Derek Lowe's days in Boston almost certainly numbered -- and Pedro Martinez's future here in question -- the Red Sox are expected to greet All-Star righthander Carl Pavano this week on Yawkey Way. Pavano plans to begin a tour of the top cities on his list in Boston.
Business,"William C. Van Faasen, chief executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, earned \$2.4 million last year, once again making him far and away the highest paid head of any of the state's big health insurers."
Business,"It cost Sun Microsystems \$5 billion to develop Solaris, a powerful computer operating system used by governments and giant corporations worldwide. But in a concession to the radical new economics of computer software, Sun will distribute the latest version of Solaris free of charge, to anyone who wants a copy."
Sports,"Boston College and Connecticut in Division 1, Franklin Pierce in Division 2, and Wheaton in Division 3 share the distinction as New England schools with men's and women's soccer teams in the NCAA tournaments."
Business,term Treasury bills rose in yesterday's auction to the highest levels in more than three years.
Business,"With Microsoft Corp. shareholders on the verge of collectively receiving \$32 billion in cash from the software maker's special \$3 dividend, investors are wondering what's ahead for one of Wall Street's most popular stocks."
Business,Putnam Investments yesterday said it will dismiss another 100 employees in a cost-cutting move to reflect its smaller size after an employee-trading scandal cost it tens of billions in investors' funds.
Business,"The world's dominant chewing gum maker is about to get sweeter. Looking to extend more of its marketing might from gum to candy, Wm. Wrigley Jr. said yesterday that it has agreed to buy LifeSavers and Altoids from Kraft Foods in a \$1.48 billion cash deal that refocuses Kraft's attention on its trademark supermarket products."
Business,"Hospitals, doctors, and health centers last year provided \$1.1 billion of medical care to Massachusetts residents without health insurance, according to a report that's part of a new push to cover the state's uninsured workers."
World,"  They carried surface to air missiles and armor piercing bullets, but they wore plastic thong sandals and often died barefoot."
World,"OBAN, Scotland -- Retired nurse Carolyn Rowe carries vivid memories of cancer patients she treated and says their suffering drives her strong support for Scotland's plan to ban smoking in all enclosed public places."
World,"  The UN Security Council should impose sanctions on Sudan's government and enforce an arms embargo on pro government Arab militias accused of ethnic cleansing in the country's Darfur region, a human rights group and aid agencies said yesterday."
World,"  The first international war crimes trial of Kosovo Albanians began yesterday, with three former rebels accused of abducting and killing suspected collaborators and Serb civilians during the 1998 to '99 conflict."
World,"  The sweat stained felt hats worn by Australian cowboys, as much a part of the Outback as kangaroos and sun baked soil, may be heading for the history books. They fail modern industrial safety standards."
World,  Israel's top diplomat pledged yesterday to do ''everything that is needed quot; to ensure Palestinians can hold democratic elections in January    including guaranteeing freedom of movement in the occupied territories    but cautioned that the Palestinian people had to make a ''strategic decision quot; to swear off terrorism for the vote to move the Middle East peace process forward.
World,"  After nearly two years of investigation, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said yesterday that it has not uncovered proof that Iran has a covert weapons program, although it could not rule out that Tehran was engaging in clandestine nuclear activities."
World,"  Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, seeking to repair ties between the United States and Europe, urged Washington yesterday to reach out to its allies and not depend on military force alone in the global fight against terrorism."
Sports,"year old left fielder for the San Francisco Giants, Barry Bonds won the National League M.V.P. for the seventh time over all."
Sports,"New York, Paris, London, Madrid and Moscow submitted their final bids to be host of the 2012 Summer Olympics."
World," Taiwan President Chen Shui bian has pledged to push for the island's inclusion in the United Nations under the name of  quot;Taiwan, quot; in a move certain to anger rival China, it was reported."
Business,Putnam Investments yesterday said it will dismiss another 100 employees in a cost-cutting move to reflect its smaller size after an employee-trading scandal cost it tens of billions in investors #39; funds.
Sci/Tech,"Can a single browser made by no single company and without any real marketing dollars actually cure all of the webs woes? Probably not, but the team behind the increasingly popular FireFox browser are certainly going to make a run for it."
Sci/Tech,"In an attempt to retain its free e-mail account users and keep its competitors, Google and Microsoft on their feet Yahoo will be increasing the storage size for free e-mail accounts to 250 MB."
Sports, World No. 1 Swiss Roger Federer got past eighth seeded Argentine Gaston Gaudio in straight sets in Monday #39;s opening round robin match at the  $3.
Sports,David Coulthard could have a Formula One future in 2005 with the new Red Bull Racing team. Red Bull completed a takeover of Jaguar on Monday and are expected to retain the services of Christian Klien.
Sports,"The  quot;future quot; is getting a chance to revive the presently struggling New York Giants. Two other teams also decided it was time for a change at quarterback, but the Buffalo Bills are not one of them."
Sports,With Derek Lowe #39;s days in Boston almost certainly numbered -- and Pedro Martinez #39;s future here in question -- the Red Sox are expected to greet All-Star righthander Carl Pavano this week on Yawkey Way.
World,"Mexico City -- The country #39;s former ruling party remained locked in a duel with the party of President Vicente Fox in two state gubernatorial races late Monday, after winning two others over the weekend."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq #39;s leader says there is now one less militant group operating in his country. Prime Minister Ayad Allawi (EE #39;-yahd ah-LAH #39;-wee) says key members of a group called Mohammed #39;s Army are under "
World,"Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia has formally requested that France publish the medical records of Yasser Arafat following his death last week, Quriea said Tuesday."
World, quot;Do you think I am going to leave my country with no air defence? quot; Gbagbo said in an interview on. siding with the rebels in drafting the council text.
Sci/Tech," Many Japanese singles are still singing the ""Wedding Bell Blues"" despite the pending nuptials of an imperial family member next year, so an Internet matchmaker is aggressively courting heartache in the Land of the Rising Sun."
Sports,"Red Bull Racing team boss Tony Purnell is refusing to speculate about their 2005 drivers, although it looks as if Christian Klien will be one of them."
Sports,"Terrell Owens scored three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles amassed 35 first-half points on the way to a 49-21 drubbing of the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, Monday."
Sci/Tech,"In Nebraska, a scientist adds the vectors and delta-V's of Newtonian physics to the usual X's and O's of football."
Sci/Tech,"While ""passive-aggressive"" has become an all-purpose label for almost any difficult character, it is a controversial concept in psychiatry."
Sci/Tech,Finding the wreck of a 19th-century steamer in Florida has taken special technology and the results have been extraordinary.
Sci/Tech,"No one knows for sure exactly what causes muscle soreness, but many scientists think that the delayed pain is caused by microscopic tears in the muscles."
Sci/Tech,"For doctors, searching out disease before it appears can also carry risks."
Sci/Tech,Some outside scientists wondered whether a Department of Veterans Affairs panel was stretching thin data to tell veterans what they wanted to hear in the committee's recent report.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is significantly expanding its software development operations in India as it opens a new campus near Hyderabad, its second-largest campus after its headquarters in Redmond, Wash."
Sci/Tech,The World Community Grid will be introduced by I.B.M. to utilize the untapped computing power from personal computers to help unlock the genetic mysteries of diseases.
Sci/Tech,"A flight attendant got fired by Delta for posing in a provocative manner in her uniform on her blog, even though it didnt identify the airline."
Sports,John Lucas III and Joey Graham combined to outscore Washington State and No. 6 Oklahoma State beat the Cougars to move Eddie Sutton into eighth place on the career coaching wins list.
Sci/Tech,"American Airlines is offering passengers a dozen on-demand movies, on-demand audio channels, video games, audio books, and newspapers."
Sci/Tech,"The chief financial officer of Oracle, Harry L. You, said that \$24 a share remained the company's ""best and final'' offer for PeopleSoft Inc. in what may be the last week of a 17-month hostile takeover fight."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed filed civil fraud charges against both Lord Conrad Black and his former deputy at Hollinger International, David Radler."
Business,The Food and Drug Administration announced an initiative to prevent theft and counterfeiting of prescription drugs through the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.
Business,ELEANOR HALL: Australia #39;s most famous punter is making a push into the fast growing and lucrative Asian gaming industry. Kerry Packer #39;s media and casino company PBL has signed a joint venture deal with a leading 
Business,but winds up costing consumers tens of millions of dollars a year -- is being scaled back by two of the nation #39;s biggest cell phone carriers.
Business,"Visteon Corp., the second-biggest US maker of auto parts, is offering buyouts of as much as a year #39;s pay to US salaried workers to help cut costs."
Business,"SINGAPORE : Crude oil prices slipped further in Asian trade on Tuesday as the market increasingly turned to the view that winter in the northern hemisphere will be mild, dealers said."
Business,Auto supplier #39;s shares rise after it says it will sell more companies that aren #39;t market leaders. By Jeff Green and Jeff Bennett / Bloomberg News.
Business,"SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2004 (SmartPros) California Public Employees #39; Retirement System (CalPERS) has a new plan  quot;to reign in abusive compensation practices in corporate America and hold directors and "
Business,"Putnam Investments said Monday it will cut about 100 jobs, an announcement that came a week after parent company Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos."
Sci/Tech,NASA delayed a test of its X-43 unmanned aircraft after its preflight checkout took longer than expected and pushed the takeoff bck until too late in the day.
Sci/Tech,"Inside a University of Colorado lab, simulated earthquakes rattle steel beams. Frequently, the beams shatter, mortar walls crumble and welds break."
Sci/Tech,LG Electronics revealed Monday that is has set a new technological benchmark by producing the world #39;s first terrestrial digital-media-broadcasting (DMB) cell phone that allows consumers to watch programs and use normal dialing functions simultaneously.
Sports,"The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Olympics submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee, with Paris the front-runner to win next year #39;s vote."
Sports,"The Auburn football team crept closer to Oklahoma for the coveted second spot in the latest Bowl Championship Series rankings, which were released on Monday."
Sports,The long trip began on a wide street last night. This was Jump Street. This was the origin of a journey the Wake Forest basketball team considers significant and potentially unforgettable.
Sports,Charlie Sifford can laugh at everything now: The ugly names. The telephoned threats. The  quot;whites only quot; clause that remained in the pro tour #39;s bylaws until 1961.
Sports,Herman Edwards did the only thing he could do yesterday to quell the fallout from the calamity that was the Jets #39; inexplicable 20-17 overtime giveaway loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
World,"A spokesperson for the French Defence Ministry has said the medical records of the late Yasser Arafat can be released to certain parties, such as his family."
World,"The IRA will be allowed to keep 15 per cent of its weapons for  quot;self-defence quot; under secret plans to tempt republicans back into a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, Unionists said yesterday."
Business,"or as rare -s found money. But for 2,261 Pennsylvanians, the Internal Revenue Service has a message: We #39;ve got your cash. And it #39;s not chump change."
Business, HSBC Holdings PLC (HBC) has expressed an interest in the  $3 billion store and credit card operations of Federated Department Stores Inc.
Business,"United Airlines #39; flight attendants union said it will begin preparing for a strike in response to the airline #39;s proposal to cut jobs, employee pay and benefits as part of its effort to exit bankruptcy."
Business,"Lionel LLC, a maker of model trains for more than 100 years, has filed for bankruptcy protection after a US jury found the company used designs for toy locomotives stolen from a rival."
Business,Harmony has accused Gold Fields of attempting to bribe an employee to  quot;spy quot; and provide information on Harmony #39;s take-over bid.
Sci/Tech,"Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon, the unmanned probe SMART-1, has been safely placed in orbit around the Moon, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Valve #39;s long-awaited shooter sequel available for paid download through Steam service; retail purchasers #39; copies authenticating online.
Sci/Tech,"Apple (AAPL ) CEO Steve Jobs has always approached his job with the zeal and showmanship of a populist politician. Jobs has another attribute common to the political classes, namely that even when he says  quot;never, quot; you can never really be sure."
Sports,"In the NFL, where it doesn #39;t take long for one man #39;s soup du jour to become everyone #39;s flavor of the month, the latest recipe for success has arrived: Start a rookie quarterback."
Sports,"Defense -- a foreign concept to Wake Forest last season -- was the key in the Deacons #39; raucous, season-opening 97-76 men #39;s basketball victory Monday against George Washington at Joel Coliseum."
Sports,The parents of a Colorado State University student who died from acute alcohol poisoning in September said Monday they will not accept any money raised by a series of gelatin wrestling tournaments in Fort Collins that also promoted drinking.
World,The UN Security Council has voted to impose a 13-month arms embargo on the Ivory Coast. Battles between government and rebel forces in the troubled African nation prompted the intervention 
World,"Britain got very little in return for supporting the US-led invasion of Iraq, and US policies make it all but impossible for anyone to act as a bridge between Washington and Europe, French President Jacques Chirac said in an interview published Tuesday."
World,"Israel reversed course yesterday and said it might coordinate next year #39;s Gaza Strip pullout with the Palestinian Authority if the Palestinians crack down on militants, a sign that "
World,"LAGOS, 15 November (IRIN) - Nigeria #39;s powerful trade unions on Monday called off a general strike planned for the next day after the government, in an eleventh-hour move, offered an almost 10-percent cut in the price of domestic fuels."
World,"The first international war crimes trial of Kosovo Albanians began yesterday, with three former rebels accused of abducting and killing suspected "
Business," U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow  admitted on Tuesday that the United States budget deficit is  too big, but insisted there was no need to cut spending on the  ""war on terror."""
Sports,"JASON Giambi had baseball at his feet when he was named the Major Leagues Most Valuable Player in 2000. The exceptional slugger attracted the attention of the New York Yankees, who offered a contract worth "
Sports,"The Temple Owls have a terrible record, but they are not a bad team. Syracuse found that out Saturday when Temple defeated the Orange, 34-24, at Philadelphia, and the Boston College Eagles, who visit Lincoln Financial Field this Saturday after upsetting West Virginia, had best heed the lesson."
Sports,BASEBALL Anaheim (AL): Exercised 2005 option on C Bengie Molina's contract; declined 2005 option on P Ramon Ortiz's contract; purchased P T.J. Stanton from Winnipeg (Northern). Milwaukee (NL): Purchased C Kelley Gulledge from Fargo-Moorhead (Northern). New York (NL): Declined 2005 option on P Al Leiter's contract. San Francisco (NL): Purchased P Oscar Montero from Winnipeg (Northern). Seattle (AL): Named Jeff ...
Sports,"College hockey: MEN -- Wentworth at Suffolk, 6 p.m.; Boston College at Harvard, 7 p.m.; New Hampshire at Merrimack, 7 p.m.; AIC at Holy Cross, 7:30 p.m.; WOMEN -- Harvard at Brown, 7 p.m."
Business,"Malcolm Glazer is preparing a new bid to buy Manchester United, according to reports."
Sci/Tech, Vodafone announced on Tuesday an aggressive doubling of its dividend and a further increase to its share buyback programme in a firm sign that the mobile operator has listened to shareholder demands to increase its cash payouts.
Business,"Vodafone has doubled its half-year dividend to 1.91 pence, the top end of forecasts, and extended a full-year share buy-back programme after strong underlying results."
Sci/Tech,"Wireless services will lead the next growth phase of the Internet as venture capitalists who helped fund the early boom open their wallets again, industry leaders said Monday."
Sci/Tech,A timber-industry group that sued for a review of the threatened-species status of the northern spotted owl said yesterday it does not expect the bird to lose federal 
Sports," quot;He does not crave publicity, quot; Purnell told a news conference.  quot;Red Bull ... will employ professionals to run the team."
Sports,"ranked Auburn became a media darling Monday, but despite picking up ground in the Bowl Championship Series rankings, No. 2 Oklahoma remains in a better position to make the Orange Bowl."
Sports,Nine games and a 5-4 record is hardly enough time for players to build an everlasting loyalty to a quarterback. So the Giants were not torn into factions by yesterday #39;s 
Business,The US Securities and Exchange Commission accused Black and Radler of milking the US-based media group of at least \$85m in a complaint filed in US district court in Illinois.
Business,Auto regulators from the USA and other nations will meet Thursday in Geneva to sign off on the first-ever global safety standard for vehicles.
Business," U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow admitted on Tuesday that the United States budget deficit is too big, but insisted there was no need to cut spending on the ""war on terror."""
Business," Oil prices tiptoed lower on Tuesday, marking a fourth day of losses as worries over potential supply shortfalls ahead of winter faded and Nigerian unions called off a strike that could have disrupted exports."
Sci/Tech,Novell filed an antitrust lawsuit last week against Microsoft over alleged misdeeds that happened over 10 years ago. Novell said it planned to move forward with the lawsuit when it announced a settlement with Microsoft on other antitrust claims.
Sci/Tech,"Dell has announced a dense blade server designed for enterprises with space-tight, hard-to-cool data centres. The PowerEdge 1855 can pack as many as 10 blade servers in a 7U-sized "
Sports,England #39;s friendly with Spain tomorrow night has been overshadowed by a row between Madrid and London Olympic officials. They have clashed over the use of the match to promote the Spanish city #39;s bid for the 2012 Games.
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Lawrence Frank preaches the value of defense so much that he #39;d probably be more comfortable giving a blocking forearm to the back than a handshake as a form of introduction."
Sports,"The Washington women #39;s basketball team played a thriller at Hec Edmundson Pavilion last night, coming from behind to defeat Minnesota in overtime 72-67."
World,"  China expressed regret today over what it called an accidental incursion by one of its submarines into Japanese waters last week, Japan #39;s foreign minister said, the first time Beijing has acknowledged the submarine was one of its own."
Sports," Maria Sharapova overcame an early third set mental lapse against an injured Serena Williams to win the WTA Championships 4 6, 6 2, 6 4 Monday night in a rematch of their Wimbledon final."
Business,"Fresh from a victory over its rivals in the Supreme Court, American Express now wants Visa and MasterCard to show it the money. American Express hired hot-shot lawyer David Boies, who headed "
Business,"Disney big cheese Michael Eisner took the witness stand for the first time yesterday in an ongoing shareholder lawsuit, defending his choice of ex-super talent agent Michael Ovitz as Disney #39;s No."
Sci/Tech,"Patch management is a particularly expensive burden for Microsoft Windows-based systems. While solution providers have profited from the services associated with installing patches, many businesses are starting "
Sports,"Teenager Maria Sharapova defeated an injured Serena Williams 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships on Monday, moving the worlds first Russian champ to a career-high number four and winnings of \$1 million."
World,Audiotape of Iraq #39;s most wanted man tells supporters to brace for more battles against US forces after Fallujah assault. DUBAI - An audiotape on an Islamist website Monday purportedly from Iraq #39;s most wanted 
Sports," Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  capped her stunning year by overcoming an injured Serena  Williams, 4 6, 6 2, 6 4, in the final of the season ending WTA  Tour Championships on Monday."
Sports," Steve Nash's old spot is the only empty one in the Dallas Mavericks' locker room, a vacancy that's part tribute and part happenstance. Otherwise, there's little evidence that the Mavericks miss the floppy haired point guard."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair paid tribute to outgoing US Secretary of State Colin Powell, calling him  quot;a remarkable man quot; and a long time  quot;good friend quot; of Britain."
Sci/Tech, British mobile telephone giant Vodafone reported a two percent fall in half year underlying profits as the group added 7.4 million new customers.
Sci/Tech,"So you've decided that want to travel to The Capital of Teh Free World to see the sights, and possibly engage in a Constitutionally Protected Protest. You've also decided that it would more convenient, or less expensive, to drive. There are a few things you should be aware of before you come to our fine metro region."
World,"A Paris court is set to deliver its verdict on Congolese pop star Papa Wemba, accused of people-smuggling."
World,"\Australian PM John Howard will focus on beating terrorism and economic reforms, as he begins his fourth term."
Business,"The federal agency that insures pension plans said that its deficit, already at the highest in its history, had doubled in its last fiscal year, to \$23.3 billion."
Business,"Most economists agree that the dollar will continue its post-election decline, but there are at least three schools of thought on the nations huge foreign indebtedness."
Business,"Ace Ltd., a big Bermuda insurer, is being investigated for its role in selling insurance that can smooth out volatile earnings."
Business,"Peter Boneparth, the chief of Jones Apparel, agreed to buy Barneys for \$400 million. Analysts have questions about the deal."
World,Administration officials said President Bush might name Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state as early as Tuesday.
World,"Federal drug regulators strengthened the warning label on the pill, RU-486, after the death of a woman who took the pill."
World,The head of the C.I.A.'s clandestine service and his deputy resigned their posts after clashes with advisers to Porter J. Goss.
World,A Falls Church man who worked as a federal informant set himself on fire hours after announcing his suicide attempt and citing his growing despondency over how the FBI managed his case.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> That antitrust filing in full - with added chocolate
World,"The families of Japanese kidnapped decades ago by North Korean agents lashed out at the secretive communist state on Monday, saying it had lied about the fate of their loved ones."
Sci/Tech,A survey shows that more workers are relying on technology to do their job while on the move.
Business,"The US Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Conrad Black and his Vancouver partner, David Radler, of defrauding Hollinger International Inc."
Business,GORDON Brown will today challenge France and Germany to end the market-rigging which prevents British businesses from winning lucrative European Union contracts.
Business, Travel  and financial services giant American Express Co. on Monday sued Visa and MasterCard as well as eight banks for damages stemming from anti competitive practices that prevented American Express from issuing cards through US banks.
Business,"Oil prices tiptoed lower on Tuesday, marking a fourth day of losses as worries over potential supply shortfalls ahead of winter faded and Nigerian unions called off a strike that could have disrupted exports."
Business,"Straining under the looming pension crisis in the airline industry, the federal pension benefits insurer yesterday reported that its deficit more than doubled from a year earlier."
Business,"Gov. George Pataki yesterday vetoed a bill that would have taxed cigarettes and gasoline sold to non-Indians from reservations around the state, saying the measure went against his policy of negotiating voluntary solutions with tribes."
Business,"In the most dramatic development yet in Harmony #39;s all-out fight for Gold Fields, Harmony yesterday accused Gold Fields of having tried to buy bid secrets from a Harmony employee "
World," Thai Muslims who have studied Islam abroad are behind the spate of violence in the far south which has claimed almost 500 lives since January, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Europe #39;s first mission to the moon, the unmanned probe SMART 1, has been safely placed in orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Dell has belatedly joined its competitors in offering own-design blade servers with the launch in Paris on Monday afternoon of the PowerEdge 1855.
World, European Union officials kept up pressure Tuesday on the United States to curb its deficits to help bolster the sagging dollar amid fears a strengthening euro would stifle Europe's fledgling economic recovery.
Sports,The first livery design for the new Red Bull Racing team is  #39;in the can #39; - so to speak - following confirmation that the paintwork appearing on the team #39;s interim test car will resemble the famous drinks brand #39;s packaging.
Sports,"When an analyst or play-by-play man does not take a stand against bad behavior by an athlete, coach or manager, he is endorsing it."
Sports,"How predictable was this? All the frustration from the pummeling in Pittsburgh was due to be taken out on somebody. And the way the Cowboys have played the past few weeks, they seemed like the perfect patsy for the Eagles."
Sports," Junior Jill Bell and sophomore Cameo Hicks accounted for 10 of Washington #39;s 14 points in overtime Monday, leading the Huskies to a 72 67 overtime win over 14th ranked Minnesota in the final game of the WBCA BTI Classic in Seattle."
Sports,"year swingman dismantled the Warriors, posting 33 points   on 12 for 22 shooting, including 3 for 5 on three pointers   and 12 rebounds in an 11 point win."
Sports,"ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. -- Marlene Stewart Streit, a trailblazer during her stellar career, made another piece of history last night with her induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame."
World,"Separatist guerrillas killed sixpeople, including two counter insurgents, in India-administered Kashmir even as security forces were put on high alert on the eve of Indian "
World,Education by murder describes the slow and painful way people wake up to the problem of radical Islam. It took three thousand deaths to wake up Americans - or at least to wake up the half of them who are conservative.
World," India could use its record high foreign exchange reserves to fund infrastructure even if it breached fiscal targets set out by law, a senior government official said on Tuesday."
World," Amid the discord over administration foreign policy, President Bush has won wide acclaim for two initiatives: helping overseas AIDS victims and countries that adopt democratic reforms."
Sci/Tech,Standalone part - or a dualie with one dud core?
Business,"Mobile phone giant Vodafone  doubles its dividend to shareholders after the ""successful"" launch of its 3G services."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's chief software architect is expected to detail the company's long-term plan for trimming systems administration costs.
Business,"Microsoft will hire hundreds of new staff for its operations in Hyderabad, south India over the next 12 months. The company #39;s chief executive officer, Steve Ballmer said the hiring of more staff for its software "
Business,"Oil prices fell on Monday to a seven-week low just under \$47 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch despite a cold snap in North America at the weekend."
Business,"Japan downgraded its economic assessment for the first time in more than a year on Tuesday, noting slower export growth and curbed production, but said the recovery is continuing."
Business,"Standard Chartered lost one of its most valued bankers yesterday, apparently in a row about job cuts in Hong Kong. Peter Wong, chief executive of the Greater China region, ran the Asian-focused bank #39;s largest "
Business,"  British bank HSBC may make an offer for the  $3 billion credit card portfolios of Macy #39;s and Bloomingdale #39;s department stores, according to a report published Tuesday."
Business," US Treasury Secretary John Snow said that Washington was committed to reducing its budget deficit, which he acknowledged was  quot;too large quot;."
Sci/Tech,"Image: Technicians in front of NASA #39;s third X-43A scramjet go over a pre-flight checklist on Nov. 15, 2004. NASA photo by Tom Tschida."
Sci/Tech,"Europe #39;s first Moon probe, SMART-1, was put into its lunar orbit on Monday evening as planned, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced here Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"com November 16, 2004, 2:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
Sports,The on-off saga that is Malcolm Glazer #39;s proposed takeover of Manchester United could be back on after reports that the American tycoon has found a new backer.
Sports,"Barry Bonds won his record seventh Most Valuable Player award Monday, putting him back in another batter #39;s box, where the national media peppered him with "
Sports,Rookie Eli Manning has replaced two-time most valuable player Kurt Warner as the New York Giants #39; starting quarterback. Coach Tom Coughlin made the move after Warner and the offense struggled for the second 
Sports,Kenneth Massey is a numbers cruncher with some potentially good news for Auburn football fans. Don #39;t read too much into Auburn #39;s No.
Sports,"LeBron James scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved above .500 for the first time in nearly four years with a 99-88 victory Monday against the visiting Golden State Warriors."
Sports,"The flood of trade rumors involving the Cubs and New York Mets has traveled all the way to Paris, where Sammy Sosa took a break from vacation to phone his agent."
Sports,France have kept the side which beat Australia last weekend for their game against Argentina next Saturday.  quot;We decided not to change an iota from a team which gave us complete 
World,French President Jacques Chirac has said Tony Blair has got little in return for supporting the US over Iraq. Mr Chirac also told reporters it was difficult for the UK or anyone to be a go-between for Europe and the US.
World,A Taliban splinter faction that has threatened to kill three foreign UN workers abducted in Afghanistan nearly three weeks ago appeared to narrow its demands for their release Tuesday.
World,The chief of the Indian Army says it will start to reduce the number of troops in Kashmir in line with an announcement last week by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
World," Two female relatives of Iraqs interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi have been released by their kidnappers after being held hostage for just under a week, Arabic news channels reported late on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," A small spacecraft has made it into lunar orbit, signaling Europe's first successful mission to the moon and paving the way for the craft to be used to study the lunar surface, a European Space Agency spokesman said Tuesday."
World," John Kerry is giving  #36;250,000 to support Democrats in disputed elections in Washington state and Louisiana and forming a new fund that could help his future political ambitions."
Business,"A 2p increase in the average cost of petrol, as a result of surging crude oil prices, helped push UK inflation higher in October."
Business,"Council tax for second homeowners in England should be doubled to alleviate rural homelessness, says housing charity Shelter."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Fiddling the price to get you to pay for the pass laws
World, France's foreign minister indicated Tuesday that his country has no intention of publishing Yasser Arafat's medical records and will leave the decision about what to do with them up to his family.
World," Suspected Muslim rebels shot dead six people in Kashmir in an attack a day ahead of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the restive region, police said."
Business,Media group Emap reports a modest rise in interim profits and says it has stemmed falling sales at its French TV listings magazines.
World,Spanish police detain at least 15 suspected members of the armed Basque separatist group Eta.
World, President Bush played down on Saturday a stark warning from his resigning health chief that the nation's food supply is largely unprotected from terror attack.
Business,The hammer finally came down yesterday on Lord Conrad Moffat Black of Crossharbour - known also by his media nickname of Tubby. Lawyers went to court and filed a 76-page  quot;complaint quot; against the former newspaper 
Business,"Microsoft Corp. will expand its software development operations in India , according to the companys statement. Microsoft #39;s chief executive Steve Ballmer has formally opened the first building of the campus near Hyderabad ."
Business,"The Post Office couldn #39;t deliver more than 2,700 federal income-tax refund checks to Illinoisians because of incorrect or insufficient addresses."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 16 (newratings.com) - Fannie Mae (FNM.NYS) has missed the regulatory deadline for filing its 3Q04 results with the SEC, while warning of an estimated net loss of \$9 billion for the quarter."
Sports,"While it was sure to be a hit in the east, it certainly wasnt so popular at Texas Stadium. Thats where Terrell Owens, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles ripped apart the "
World,France has completed the evacuation of 5 000 Westerners and others from violence-torn Ivory Coast as Africans - with no hope of such rescue - have fled into neighbouring countries.
World,"RBC, 16.11.2004, Moscow 12:47:48.Trying to resolve territorial disputes Russia should take into account its interests, State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov believes."
Business,"FALLEN Press baron Lord Black #39;s Canadian holding company Hollinger Inc will present its long-awaited 2003 accounts in the next few weeks, followed by interim statements for the first three quarters of 2004."
Business,Gordon Brown has called for urgent economic reform in Europe after a Treasury report exposed other Union members to be blocking Britain from the 1.
Business,"Japan #39;s government has downgraded its view on the economy in a November report, saying the pace of recovery is slowing. This is the first such downward revision since June 2003."
Sci/Tech,"Calling it  quot;the biggest thing we #39;ve done quot; in nearly a decade, Sun Microsystems #39; chairman and chief executive Scott McNealy yesterday officially launched the Solaris 10 operating system."
Sports,France defender Mickael Silvestre has become the latest player to launch a verbal assault on national coach Raymond Domenech after he was left out of the squad for the friendly with Poland on Wednesday.
World,"Description: The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a somewhat more positive report about Iran #39;s nuclear program, in the wake of a weekend agreement between Tehran and three EU nations whereby Iran will suspend uranium enrichment."
Sports, World 100 meters record holder Tim  Montgomery will have his appeal against a possible life ban for  doping heard in San Francisco in the week beginning June 6.
Sci/Tech,The Bush administration had an uneasy relationship with scientists during the first term. Will the president build bridges in the second or burn them completely? A Wired News special report.
Sci/Tech,"As early as this week, the Senate may try to quickly pass a bill that would radically change copyright law in favor of Hollywood and the music industry. One provision: Skipping commercials would be illegal. Michael Grebb reports from Washington."
Sci/Tech,"Fundamentalist Hindu organizations are raising and spending big money to study the 'miraculous' properties of cows and their excreta. Manu Joseph reports from Mumbai, India."
Sci/Tech,"The latest massively multiplayer game is aiming to provide a softer, gentler experience for those intimidated by the original EverQuest. For the most part, it succeeds. Review by Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Marvel says the massively multiplayer City of Heroes lets players create characters that resemble its own, so the company is suing. That's not sitting well with free-speech advocates. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Really simple syndication is worming its way into the heart of the U.S. government, as agencies discover it's a good way to distribute information. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Aviation enthusiasts awaiting the historic flight of NASA's experimental X-43A 'scramjet' will have to wait another day. Mission planners hope to fly the unmanned jet at a record-breaking 7,000 mph. By Amit Asaravala."
World," Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan, once seen as a possible successor to Yasser Arafat, said Tuesday he will not run in the Jan. 9 elections and instead endorsed the interim Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas."
World," The Japanese government downgraded its view on the economy slightly on Tuesday, citing weaker exports and output, but it said a recovery was continuing due to steady domestic demand, in terms of both personal consumption and capital spending.  ""The economy continues to recover, while some weak movements have been seen recently,"" the government said in its monthly economic report."
Business," The Japanese government downgraded its  view on the economy slightly on Tuesday, citing weaker exports  and output, but it said a recovery was continuing due to steady  domestic demand, in terms of both personal consumption and  capital spending.  ""The economy continues to recover, while  some weak movements have been seen recently,"" the government  said in its monthly economic report."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly lower market open on Tuesday, as Wall Street awaits  inflation data, while shares of Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>  will be watched after the company posted a higher quarterly  profit."
Business, President Vladimir Putin told big  businesses in Russia on Tuesday to pay their taxes but also  sought to allay fears the state may launch major new probes  after tax claims have driven YUKOS toward ruin.
World,"Applications for asylum in the UK rose by 9 in the last three months, according to official figures."
World,A UK internet service provider is offering broadband that is sixteen times faster than average packages.
World," For the first time in four years, the donor nations that sustain the Palestinian economy have reason for optimism. For now, however, that optimism won't mean more money for the Palestinians."
World,"As New York celebrates the subway's centennial, graffiti has not only been erased from cars, it has also been buffed from the official record."
World,"After an outspoken filmmaker is murdered on an Amsterdam street and a Muslim arrested for his killing, the Dutch question their liberal tradition"
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profit, meeting Wall Street expectations, and said it was optimistic about the rest of the year."
Business,"Rising petrol prices were the main driving force behind a rise in UK inflation, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said increasing fuel costs had seen the consumer price index (CPI) rise 0.1 to 1.2 in October."
Business,"Vodafone, the world #39;s largest mobile phone company, today gave shareholders an early Christmas present by doubling its half-year dividend to 1.91p and extending a share buy-back programme."
Business,The worlds dominant chewing-gum maker is looking to extend its marketing might to candy. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. said Monday that it has agreed to buy the 
Business,"The board of software vendor PeopleSoft has advised shareholders to reject Oracle #39;s takeover bid for a fifth time, pushing the long-running saga closer towards a proxy battle next Spring."
Business,"Theme park operator says it will not extend current contract beyond Thursday deadline for pact vote. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney World unions will vote Thursday on a slightly modified contract proposal, and Walt Disney Co."
Business, A mixed opening is seen for U.S. on Tuesday as markets await earnings from retail giants Wal Mart Stores  and Home Depot  and inflation data to evaluate the impact of high oil prices on the economy.
Business," Euro zone finance ministers on Tuesday stepped up pressure on the United States to show its strong dollar policy was more than just rhetoric, asking it to slash budget and trade deficits that undermine the dollar."
Sci/Tech,NASA will try this morning to set a speed record of Mach 10 -- that #39;s 11.2 thousand kilometres an hour -- with an unmanned hypersonic jet.
Sci/Tech,"Analysis If the antitrust lawsuit that Novell filed against Microsoft comes to court, it will reopen long-forgotten battles over technologies that most of us will even have trouble remembering."
Sci/Tech,"Internet provider EarthLink and Yahoo! have teamed up to fight spam by incorporating DomainKeys, a technology developed by Yahoo! that filters fake addresses used by spammers."
Sci/Tech,"  Europe #39;s first mission to the moon has successfully entered lunar orbit, a key milestone in its 13 month trip into space."
Sci/Tech,"I.BM plans today to announce a project to harness untapped computing power from millions of personal computers to help unlock the genetic mysteries of illnesses like AIDS, Alzheimer #39;s disease, malaria and cancer."
Sci/Tech,"Server maker Dell Inc is trying to steal some headlines away from Sun Microsystems Inc, which is launching its Solaris 10 Unix operating system, by debuting its reentry into the server blade market, the PowerEdge 1855."
Sci/Tech,McAfee will announce an add-on for its enterprise anti-virus products to offer increased protection against spyware. Users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Edition versions 7.1 or 8.0i next month will be able 
Sci/Tech," Nokia Corp. (NOK), the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, expects to launch more than 10 handset models operating on code division multiple access technology in 2005, a senior executive said Tuesday."
Sports,"By Barry Bonds #39; own humble assessment, this year #39;s Most Valuable Player vote in the National League could have gone any way, could have gone three ways."
Sports,"After watching his offense struggle the last two weeks, Giants coach Tom Coughlin announced Monday he was benching Kurt Warner in favor of rookie Eli Manning."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday that third quarter earnings increased nearly 13 percent year over year on strong international sales and higher same store sales at the company's Sam's Club stores."
World,"PARIS, Nov 16 (AFP) - Peace must be  quot;imposed quot; on Ivory Coast if the warring sides there refuse to abide by a ceasefire, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said Tuesday, hailing sanctions voted by the UN Security Council against the west African state."
World,"by our Internet desk, 16 November 2004. The United Nations is coming under increased pressure to impose sanctions on Sudan #39;s government for its activities in the Darfur region."
World,"When Yasser Arafat died last week of an undisclosed illness, he left his Palestinian supporters bereft of their greatest modern ally."
World,President Vladimir Putin on Monday said Russia is willing to hand over two of the four disputed Kuril Islands to Japan under a declaration that the Soviet Union signed in 1956.
Sci/Tech,Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro discusses the Firefox Web browser and answers personal technology questions from readers.
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Duncan Martell</p><p> MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Wireless services will\lead the next growth phase of the Internet as venture\capitalists who helped fund the early boom open their wallets\again, industry leaders said Monday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"In the days before Microsoft Corp. released the hotly anticipated Halo 2 video game for the Xbox game console, some gamers noticed a sudden spike in the number of people being kicked off the company's online game service. That was no coincidence."
Sci/Tech,"Electronic Data Systems Corp. lost \$153 million in the third quarter, dragged down by a huge write-down of a contract to build a computer network for the Navy, and restated some results for last year."
Sci/Tech,NASA scientists are using space satellites to unravel one of the great mysteries of the ancient world.  The long-lost secrets they're discovering could help modern people in Central America avoid the fate of the Maya.
Sci/Tech,Josh Caldwell finishes a three-month cross-country trek on a Segway when he rolls into Boston on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"Josh Caldwell, co-founder of the ""America at 10mph"" project, scoots across the United States."
World, Israel lodged a protest with the United Nations over the latest Katyusha rocket fire into the Jewish state from southern Lebanon and vowed Tuesday that it would not let such attacks pass without a response.
Sci/Tech," Two British entrepreneurs who founded online dating service Udate.com and sold it last year to media mogul Barry Diller's InterActive Corp  for  #36;150 million, have resurfaced to run a professionals networking Web start up."
World," More than 10,000 Ivorians have fled to Liberia since the sharp escalation in Ivory Coast's civil war 10 days ago, the UN refugee agency warned."
Sci/Tech," European stock markets drifted lower in early trading as profit taking set in after recent gains, despite a modest rise on Wall Street and well received results from cellphone giant Vodafone."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell, one of the Bush administration's most respected members abroad, announced his resignation after four years of often losing policy battles with his hawkish colleagues over Iraq and other issues."
Business,"There will be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their earnings. The third quarter was rough for retailers, with "
Sci/Tech,"Europes first lunar spacecraft, SMART-1, has successfully cruised into orbit around the Moon. It entered orbit late on Monday, while making its closest approach so far - passing about 5000 kilometres above the lunar surface."
Sports,"Serena Williams #39;s clash with Maria Sharapova in the WTA Tour Championships final was billed as a Wimbledon grudge match, but by the end Williams was too worried about the future to be looking back."
Sports,"The Houston Rockets snapped their two-game losing streak on Monday by defeating the New JerseyNets 80-69. McGrady, coming off a two-game absence, scored 14 points and dished out four assists for the Rockets."
Sports,"IRVING, Texas  Greg Ellis stood eyeball to eyeball with Donovan McNabb, frozen in place, unable to do what he had always been trained to do."
Sports,The Bears #39; defense has overcome injuries and the team #39;s own stagnated offense to spark a three-game winning streak that #39;s made the playoffs more than a fever dream.
Sports,A series of gelatin wrestling tournaments set for the clubhouse of a local restaurant and brewery have been canceled after a promotion linking the event to a foundation created in memory 
World,"Negotiations over three kidnapped UN workers in Afghanistan have hit a snag over ransom demands, officials said Tuesday, as Taliban-linked militants said they were "
World,"World leaders lavished praise on Colin Powell as he stepped down as US secretary of state, hailing his efforts to build international consensus and pledging to work closely with his replacement."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. ,  the world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday raised its profit forecast for the full year."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>,  the  world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday raised its profit forecast  for the full year."
Business, Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after  steep losses as concern faded over potential supply shortfalls  ahead of winter and Nigerian unions called off a strike that  could have disrupted exports.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft's  founder is expected to detail the company's plan for computer management software and announce a long-awaited Windows update tool.
World, Japan said China apologized on Tuesday  for the intrusion by one of its submarines into Japanese waters  last week in a gesture that defuses a dispute and may open the  way for a bilateral summit this weekend.
World,"Police arrested 17 suspected members of Basque separatist guerrilla group ETA in northern Spain on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry says."
World, Amnesty International urged the U.N.  Security Council on Tuesday to impose a mandatory arms embargo  on Sudan to stop all parties to the conflict in Darfur  committing human rights abuses.
World," French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier  said on Tuesday France would release Yasser Arafat's medical  dossier only to his family, despite a request for details by  Palestinian leaders."
Sports," Fed Cup holders France will be without  world number two Amelie Mauresmo for this month's finals in  Moscow, shortening the odds on a first title for Russia."
World,"More than 10,000 Ivorians flee into Liberia as an immediate arms embargo is imposed on Ivory Coast."
World,A review of electronic tagging argues the system may be undermining public confidence in the criminal justice system.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's biggest retailer, reported a 13 percent rise in  quarterly profit on Tuesday, in line with expectations, and  raised its outlook for the full year."
Business," Home improvement retailing leader Home  Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> on Tuesday reported a 15 percent rise in  third quarter profit, topping estimates, aided by sales in its  installed and professional businesses."
World,ONE of Scotlands most senior police officers has backed calls for householders to have the legal right to kill or injure intruders in order to defend their homes and families.
Business," Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S.  office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 26 percent jump  in quarterly profit due to higher sales of furniture,  back to school supplies and a strong performance in Europe."
Business," Department store operator Saks Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SKS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SKS.N</A> on Tuesday posted a surprise loss for its third  quarter, hurt by hurricanes in the southeastern U.S. and  charges for the closure of some stores."
Business," Department store operator J.C. Penney  Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JCP.N</A> posted higher third quarter profit on Tuesday,  helped by stronger sales and fewer markdowns."
Business,"Propelled by sharply higher energy and food costs, wholesale prices soared up by 1.7 percent in October, the largest increase since early 1990."
World, Iranian hard liners are angered over a  deal Tehran has agreed with the European Union to suspend all  activities related to its enrichment program in a bid to end an  international standoff over its nuclear program.
Business,"Visa, MasterCard and eight banks have been sued by American Express for anti-competitive practices that led to damages as around 20,000 US banks were not able to use AE credit card products."
Business,"Just last week, CBS MarketWatch and Dow Jones were battling it out for the Web-surfing audience, with MarketWatch going so far as to run an online ad campaign emphasizing that content was always free on its site, in response to a Wall Street Journal "
Business,"LONDON : The euro approached its record high against the dollar as markets waited nervously for data on US capital flows, amid concerns about how the United States will fund its huge trade deficit."
Business,"SOFTWARE giant Microsoft has signed multi-million dollar software partnerships with two of Indias leading outsourcing firms. The firms chief executive, Steve Ballmer, said it has also stepped up plans "
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest retailer, reported a 13 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, in line with expectations, and raised its outlook for the full year."
Business,"LONDON Vodafone Group, the world #39;s largest mobile phone operator, said on Tuesday that it had doubled its six-month dividend and extended a stock buyback by 1 billion to increase shareholder returns after sales fell for the first time."
Business,"(1010 WINS) SPRINGFIELD, NJ Nearly three-thousand people in New Jersey are proving hard to find by the IRS -- and it #39;s not because they owe money."
Business,"LONDON : British inflation picked up to an annual rate of 1.2 percent in October from a six-month low of 1.1 percent recorded in September as petrol prices at the pump rose, official figures showed."
Business,KERRY Packer has taken a first step to forging a global gambling empire by teaming up with Hong Kong tycoon Stanley Ho to enter the lucrative casino land of Macau.
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, Virginia The revolving door between the Pentagon and its biggest contractors was described in detail this week when the former chief financial officer of Boeing pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conflict of interest."
Business,The latest round of the global legal battle between Czech brewery Budejovicky Budvar and US beer giant Anheuser-Busch Ltd. remained open Tuesday after the European Union #39;s high court passed the trademark case back to judges in Finland.
Business," U.S. producer prices shot up 1.7 percent last month, the biggest gain in nearly 15 years and well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food prices surged, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Are you all feeling OK?
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s attempt to break world speed records with its X-43A scramjet test plane was postponed on Monday due to concerns over faulty instrumentation.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. #39;s plan to give away the latest version of its Solaris operating system highlights the technology giant #39;s bid to roll back the gains of Linux in the corporate technology market, analysts say."
Sci/Tech,Dell and Microsoft are working together to integrate their systems management applications to allow customers to update server hardware and software with a single tool.
Sci/Tech,"A spotted owl perches in the Tahoe National Forest in California, July 12, 2004. The timber industry group that sued to have the threatened species status of the northern spotted owl reviewed says it does "
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems has added the Jonas and Geronimo application servers as platforms supporting the Project Beehive open-source development initiative.
Sci/Tech,"Network Appliance has brought out the latest version of its Data Ontap software, which imposes a grid storage architecture on NetApp devices by creating an abstraction layer between application servers, storage controllers and disc arrays."
Sci/Tech,"com November 15, 2004, 5:16 PM PT. Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software "
Business," Staples Inc. , the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 26 percent jump in quarterly profit due to higher sales of furniture, back to school supplies and a strong performance in Europe."
Sports,England skipper David Beckham believes people have every right to get carried away with Wayne Rooneys amazing emergence on the domestic and international scene.
Sports,"Fed Cup holders France will be without world number two Amelie Mauresmo for this month #39;s finals in Moscow, shortening the odds on a first title for Russia."
Sports,"The way Kurt Warner sees it, the New York Giants have roughly 46 million US reasons for him to lose his job. The way Giants coach Tom Coughlin sees it, the quarterback shuffle he made is less about money and more about winning."
Sports,The Philadelphia Eagles ensured that their National Football League (NFL) losing streak was contained to a single game and inflicted the worst home loss ever suffered by a Dallas Cowboys team in the process.
Sports,"South Africa narrowly escaped defeat in their three-day tour match against an Indian Board President #39;s XI on Tuesday. The visitors, having conceded a 135-run first-innings "
Sports,SYDNEY : The Australian Olympic Committee said it has appealed to sport #39;s highest international arbitration body to open the way for Australian cyclist Michael Rogers to claim a bronze medal from the Athens Games.
World,"The British government said Tuesday it would seek a ban on smoking in most public places, including restaurants and any pub or bar that serves food."
Business, Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. said its loss widened to  #36;10.9 million in its third quarter despite a slight rise in revenue.
Sci/Tech,"SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -- Sabeer Bhatia is a man not short on ideas. The man who extracted \$400 million from Microsoft Corp. by selling it Hotmail is planning to launch a new venture countering his creation's biggest curse to date -- spam."
Sci/Tech,"The House committee let bills that would have allowed some Virginia communities to keep red-light cameras at intersections die on Monday, jeopardizing the state's decade-long experiment with the technology."
Sci/Tech,"  Offering relief from managing complex, distributed systems, Microsoft Corp. Chief Software Architect Bill Gates took the stage of the IT Forum in Copenhagen Tuesday to introduce a handful of tools and a hatful of promises."
Sci/Tech,"  Nokia Corp. has developed a prototype handset that supports Mobile IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), a version of the protocol that will help to improve the quality of VOIP (voice over IP), streaming video and other applications delivered to wireless devices, the company said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) on Monday reported a net loss of US\$153 million, or \$0.30 per share, for the third quarter of this year. The report had been delayed multiple times as the company grappled with accounting issues."
Sci/Tech,"South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and Swiss-based STMicroelectronics NV signed a joint-venture agreement on Tuesday to construct a memory chip manufacturing plant in Wuxi, about 100 kilometers west of Shanghai, in China."
Business,"Britain and other European Union paymasters have renewed their opposition to EU Commission plans to increase the block #39;s spending in 2007-2013, Chancellor Gordon Brown says."
Business,SAN FRANCISCO Oracle is trying to turn up the pressure in its long-running takeover attempt of PeopleSoft. Yesterday two of Oracles top executives -- co-president Safra Catz and chief financial officer Harry 
Business,"  A former chief financial officer for Boeing Co. pleaded guilty Monday to a conflict of interest charge, admitting that he negotiated the company #39;s hiring an Air Force official who was overseeing "
Sci/Tech,"Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon has arrived and begun orbiting, 14 months after its launch from French Guiana. European Space Agency officials confirmed Tuesday the SMART-1 spacecraft reached "
Sci/Tech,First round of comments from friends of the court
Sports,"LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The International Olympic Committee said Monday it has received bids from London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games."
Sports,The No. 1 pick in the NFL was given the starting job Monday after coach Tom Coughlin benched two-time MVP Kurt Warner following losses in three of the last four games.
Sports,"2004-05: Because of slow over-rate during the BCCIs Platinum Jubilee one-dayer against Pakistan at Kolkata, Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was suspended for two Tests against South Africa."
World,"Police swooped in northern Spain inthe early hours of Tuesday to net 17 suspected members of the Basque separatist guerrilla group ETA, the Spanish Interior Ministry announced Tuesday."
World,"NEW DELHI Ahead of crucial peace talks with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India is scheduled to visit Kashmir on Wednesday in a diplomatic offensive after pledging to cut the number of troops deployed in that strife-torn region."
Sports,MIAMI Virginia Tech can now proclaim itself the Atlantic Coast Conference #39;s best team _ and no one can argue. The 10th-ranked Hokies capped their inaugural ACC season with the league #39;s outright championship.
World," India's prime minister, visiting Kashmir for the first time since he took office in May, could make more moves to reduce tensions in the disputed region after ordering an unprecedented cut in troops posted there."
World, Iranian hard liners are angered over a deal Tehran has agreed with the European Union to suspend all activities related to its enrichment program in a bid to end an international standoff over its nuclear program.
Sci/Tech," Fans of The Incredibles looking for another fix from director Brad Bird can look no further than The Iron Giant, out on DVD Tuesday. The little seen 1999 animated adventure shows off the early talent of the director, who is the force behind this holiday season's animated superhero smash."
Sci/Tech," Once a month, 24 year old Jane Manarang drops by the McDonald's  in her busy Manila neighborhood. But she's not there for a burger and fries. Instead, she is stopping by to cash an electronic check. Her husband, a teller at Forex International in Hong Kong, sends a portion of his salary to Manarang using a new mobile phone based cash remittance service called Smart Padala. His Hong Kong remittance company sends a text message to Jane's phone, crediting the money to her account. ..."
World," TOKYO (AP)   Japan downgraded its economic assessment for the first time in more than a year Tuesday, noting slower export growth and curbed production, but said the recovery is continuing."
Sports, Tiger Woods wants out of the tabloids like he wants out of a sand trap.
Business," Department store operator Saks Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SKS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SKS.N</A> on Tuesday posted an unexpected loss for its third  quarter, hurt by hurricanes in the southeastern United States  and charges for the closure of some stores."
Sports,American Bob Estes is confident he can win the Australian PGA championship going into today #39;s final round at Coolum on Queensland #39;s Sunshine Coast.
Business,Singapore and Sri Lanka concluded an  quot;open skies quot; agreement Tuesday allowing airlines to increase flights between the two nations.
Business,Switzerland #39;s struggling national airline swung to a profit for the third quarter but pledged Tuesday to keep cutting costs as it felt the bite of high oil prices and competition from low-cost carriers in Europe.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Tuesday is expected to detail the company #39;s plan for computer management software and announce a long-awaited Windows update tool.
Sports,"The San Francisco Giants outfielder is the 2004 Most Valuable Player in the National League, an award he has now won four years in a row and seven times overall."
Sports,"Australia: Australia #39;s taunting of key Kiwi cricketers was just one big yawn, New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said on Tuesday."
World," Israel vowed on Tuesday to respond  against militants who launch rocket attacks across its border,  after two rockets were fired toward the Jewish state from  southern Lebanon overnight."
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Business,MOBILE phone giant Vodafone today rewarded its shareholders with a 100 per cent dividend increase on the back of half-year profits equivalent to more than 340 per second.
Business,The Internal Revenue Service is trying to make sure Pamela Bracey of Ocala receives her income tax refund check. She is one of about 80 other Marion County residents whose checks 
Sports,"A young Finn humbled motorsports elite in Paris yesterday to win the Race of Champions. Heikki Kovalainen, Nissan World Series champion and a Renault Formula One test driver, beat world rally champion Sebastien "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc is deploying the DomainKeys email signing technology worldwide, and has announced tentative support from rival ISP EarthLink Inc."
Sci/Tech,Pfizer #39;s latest ad campaign for Viagra has drawn the government #39;s version of a cold shower. The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the company to stop running the commercial featuring 
Sci/Tech,"THE LATEST version of the open source Java application server in development by the Apache Software, Geronimo is shaping up as a good server for specialised applications, such as plug-ins to ensure that users are complying with regulations."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft last week announced antitrust settlements with Novell and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), ending years of legal wrangling."
Sports,"Bee Staff Writer. When it comes to Barry Bonds, nothing is ever simple or clear-cut. Always, there are other issues, most dealing with Bonds #39; remarkable, late career surge, which has coincided with his association with the BALCO scandal."
Sports,The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of New Zealand barrister Tim Castle as the Appeals Commissioner to hear India captain Sourav Ganguly #39;s case.
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. CLEVELAND, United States of America -- LeBron James scored 33 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16 to spark "
Sports,Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf is under police investigation for spitting at a child fan. Cleveland police said they were investigating an incident towards the end of Bolton #39;s 
World,"Kostov said today he is stepping down because of disagreements with one of the ruling coalition #39;s ethnic Albanian partners, the Albanian Union for Integration."
World," The government unveiled tough anti smoking proposals which would ban tobacco in all workplaces and restaurants, as well as in many pubs and bars, over the next few years."
Business,"Crude oil futures markets reflected some caution Tuesday about tight distillate supplies, despite expectations that a winter supply crisis will be averted."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, reported a 12.7 percent rise in its third quarter earnings, meeting Wall Street expectations."
Business,TWIN FALLS -- The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 410 Idaho taxpayers -- including more than 70 in Magic Valley -- whose income tax refund checks were returned from the US Postal Service as undeliverable.
Business,IN the international world of gaming there are few more recognisable names than that of Stanley Ho. The 82-year-old billionaire with several wives and 17 children built his fortune on the back of a 40-year 
Business," U.S. producer prices shot up 1.7 percent last month, the biggest gain in nearly 15 years and well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food prices surged, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc. announced the U.S. release Tuesday of its Razr V3, the ultra thin cell phone that it has promoted heavily as the star of its portfolio of 20 new handsets."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is set to provide more details on Tuesday of its vision to simplify IT management and to announce the first public beta of its Windows Update Services (WUS) patch management product.
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Nov. 16, 2004    The Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) announced today that in partnership with IBM, United Devices and the University of Washington, it has launched the Human Proteome Folding Project on World Community Grid."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft announced on Tuesday a program that will pay some transition costs for companies that want to move from Novell #39;s NetWare operating system onto servers running Windows.
Sports,Police are investigating claims that the striker El-Hadji Diouf spat at an 11-year-old Middlesbrough fan during Bolton #39;s 1-1 draw at the Riverside.
Sports,AUSTRALIA #39;s Olympic sports have begun to prepare for the Asian onslaught they expect when Beijing hosts the next Games in 2008.
Sports,The annual Grey Cup news conference will pit Pinball Clemons against a coach who dared to publicly criticize him. It was about three weeks ago that BC Lions coach Wally Buono spoke openly about the Argos #39; decision 
Sci/Tech," As soon as Apple announced its iPod U2 Special Edition model, clad in black and with a red Click Wheel, peripheral maker Griffin Technology Inc. announced its matching iTrip Black FM Transmitter, a device that enables the iPod to play its music over a nearby FM receiver. On Tuesday Griffin announced it's shipping the new iTrip Black. The iTrip Black costs US #36;35."
Sci/Tech,"Congress may consider a bill that could send thousands of Internet music and movie downloaders to jail, but the legislation faces opposition from groups that say it would unfairly punish consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,"After the death last week of Palestine Liberation Organisation Chairman Yasir Arafat, Israel has indicated that it is yet to decide whether or not to allow Palestinians unfettered elections."
World,An audio message purportedly from Jordanian-born Islamic militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi urges Iraqi insurgents to step up attacks on US troops.
World,Japan has told Russia it will not be satisfied with the return of just two of the four disputed Kuril islands. Russia #39;s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested at the weekend that Moscow might return two of the islands.
World,A DOZEN former government officials and police officers have gone on trial for tapping phones so late president Francois Mitterrand could keep tabs on personal enemies.
World," The US Supreme Court stopped an execution because a Texas jury had not taken into account a convicted murderer's low intelligence, as well his age at the time of the killing."
Sci/Tech,Firm will pay some transition costs for companies that want to move from the NetWare OS onto servers running Windows.
World, U.S. and Iraqi forces launched an  offensive in Mosul on Tuesday to retake control of rebel held  areas after a week of anarchy with insurgents rampaging through  Iraq's third largest city.
Business," The euro <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EUR= target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EUR=</A> made a renewed attempt  to test the key psychological level of  $1.30 on Tuesday, but  lacked fundamental impetus and eased back after data showed a  dollar friendly improvement in U.S. net capital inflows."
Business,"  Stocks were mixed in quiet trading Monday, with blue chip and tech shares rising only modestly despite lower oil prices and several mergers and acquisitions, including Wm."
Business,"Mart Stores (WMT), the world #39;s largest retailer, reported a 12.7 rise in third quarter earnings Tuesday, meeting Wall Street expectations."
Business,"DAVID Jones has made a solid start to the financial year, yesterday posting a robust 9.3 per cent spike in first-quarter sales - smashing the performance of rival Myer."
Sci/Tech," Trying to retain Microsoft's dominance in the Indian software market amid increasing competition, company CEO Steve Ballmer brought his campaign Tuesday to the country's leadership."
Sci/Tech,"Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon, the unmanned exploratory probe SMART-1, has been safely placed in lunar orbit after a voyage of more than 13 months, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday."
World," Protection of wounded combatants is a basic rule in the universally accepted treaty on warfare applying to the U.S. investigation of the videotaped fatal shooting of a wounded and apparently unarmed Iraqi combatant, international legal experts said Tuesday. But there is debate on whether self defense could apply."
Sports,Wolves have ruled Gary Megson out of the running to take over as manager at Molineux. The former Albion boss applied for the vacant manager #39;s job at Wolves as a condition of his departure from The Hawthorns.
Sports,South Africa salvaged a draw in their tour opener against the Indian Board President #39;s XI despite an embarrassing batting collapse on Tuesday that highlighted their potential flaws against spin bowling.
Sports,"The Irish team to play the USA Eagles shows eleven changes, two positional, from the side that defeated South Africa 17 - 12 on Saturday."
Sports,Tommy Bowe and Denis Leamy will make their Ireland debuts against the US Eagles at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. The duo #39;s inclusion is among eight changes and two positional switches from last weekend #39;s historic victory over the touring Springboks.
World, Ivory Coast was under an arms embargo after a unanimous vote in the UN Security Council aiming to quell a new wave of unrest that has convulsed the west African state and sent thousands of foreigners fleeing.
World,CHINA has admitted a  quot;regrettable quot; intrusion by one of its nuclear-powered submarines into Japanese territorial waters last week.
Sci/Tech," The first European spacecraft sent to the moon has entered lunar orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Tuesday."
Business,"Pierre Garnier, the chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline, the world #39;s second biggest pharmaceutical company, has called for stronger powers to be given to America #39;s "
World," The interim Palestine Liberation  Organization (PLO) leader hopes to persuade militants in talks  on Tuesday to halt attacks on Israel to allow a smooth election  for a successor to Yasser Arafat next year, officials said."
World," Italy finally looks set to heal a feud  with Ethiopia by returning one of its most cherished relics,  the obelisk of Axum, taken by fascist invaders almost 70 years  ago."
World,"Fans who grew up listening to Americanized versions of Beatles' albums will find guilty pleasure in ""The Capitol Albums, Vol. 1."""
Sci/Tech,Tech security companies eye a billion-dollar pie as key section of accounting law goes into effect.
Sci/Tech,"The Internet telephony marketplace is sizzling hot these days, with traditional phone carriers hoping to fend off cable firms and a host of other upstart rivals.  All the buzz prompts the question: Is telecom back? <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,\India says it is to begin a pull-out of some of its troops based in the disputed state of Kashmir on  Wednesday.
Business,"The tax man is trying to give away more than \$220,000 in San Mateo County -- and some of it might be yours. More than 230 county residents have not collected their federal "
Business,"Private Capital Management LP, which owns nearly a tenth of hostile takeover target PeopleSoft Inc., (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday that it will not tender its shares to Oracle Corp."
Business," For younger workers not near or at retirement, the woes of the US Social Security system tend to have a distant, if not surreal quality."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems formally launched its Solaris 10 operating-system upgrade on Monday as a free, more advanced, multiplatform OS alternative to Red Hat Linux, with backing from new partners such as eGenera and SAP."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Tuesday released a handful of software products that are key elements in its drive to develop a comprehensive management platform for Windows.
Sci/Tech,"This week, Martin Taylor, Microsoft #39;s general manager for platform strategy, isn #39;t touting any new Microsoft-funded studies aimed to demonstrate that Microsoft #39;s total-cost-of-ownership numbers beat those of its Linux competitors."
Sci/Tech,"The brain #39;s response to another person #39;s body language may help explain why humans are quite efficient at fleeing from danger, according to researchers."
Sci/Tech,"The entertainment industry is pushing Congress to approve a bill that could send thousands of Internet music and movie downloaders to jail, but the legislation faces opposition from groups that say it would unfairly punish consumers."
Sci/Tech,"As reported by The Associated Press, Marvel Enterprises Inc. and Marvel Characters, Inc. have sued NCsoft Corporation and Cryptic Studios."
Sports,"Leaving all his stars at home to rest for domestic league matches, Italy coach Marcello Lippi will field a squad comprising six rookies and several more inexperienced players in Wednesday #39;s friendly against Finland."
Sports,If this is hockey #39;s Armageddon -nd it #39;s hard to find anyone in the NHL who doesn #39;t view the current 61-day owners #39; lockout in cataclysmic terms  -n Bob Goodenow is the beast who will bear much of the 
Sports,AUSTRALIA #39;S next Olympic effort will be based on a policy of sleeping with the enemy -- or should that be our new best friend?
World,Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations Security Council to take substantive action against what it claims are ongoing rights violations in the western Sudanese region of Darfur.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (16/11/04) - Macedonia #39;s Prime Minister Hari Kostov resigned on Monday over disputes within the ruling coalition of Macedonian Social Democrats, the Albanian minoritys Democratic Union of Integration (DUI) party, and Macedonian "
Sci/Tech,That's not all. Microsoft also has new tools geared to help cut costs of managing corporate data.
Business," Saks Inc., the retailer that owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other department stores, blamed hurricanes and a string of planned store closings Tuesday for a third quarter loss of  #36;24.8 million, surprising Wall Street which anticipated a profit."
Business," The dollar got some relief  from  mounting selling pressure on Tuesday, recovering from session  lows after a U.S. government report showed an increase in U.S.  capital inflows in September."
Business," Hillenbrand Industries Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HB.N</A>,  which makes medical equipment and caskets, on Tuesday said  quarterly earnings rose, capping a year that saw sales helped  by acquisitions."
Business,Russian President Vladimir Putin says existing business tax probes should not be seen a threat to other companies.
Sci/Tech,"Europe appears to be fertile ground for new WiMax networks. Spain is the latest country to embrace the emerging high-end broadband wireless technology, following recent deployments in France, Ireland, and the U.K."
World," A teenage youth was due in the dock for the first trial of a suspect implicated in the Madrid train bombings, which killed 191 people in Spain's worst terrorist attack."
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications is the latest Baby Bell to jump headlong into the world of Internet telephony, a move aimed at boosting its offerings in an increasingly competitive broadband marketplace and at catching up with upstart 'Net phone players like Vonage that have seen a surge in business as consumers look for cheaper calling plans."
World," The interim Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, has asked Palestinian militants to halt violence during the campaign for Jan. 9 presidential elections, a participant in truce talks said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft is out to capture NetWare customers before they have a chance to migrate to Linux.
Sci/Tech," Opinion: In last week's episode, Microsoft sent  #36;546 million Novell's way; this week, Microsoft launches a campaign to win over Novell customers. Will such moves land the software giant back in court?"
Sci/Tech," IDG World Expo on Tuesday announced that Apple Computer Inc. CEO Steve Jobs will once again deliver the opening keynote address for Macworld Conference  amp; Expo  when it returns to San Francisco, Calif. in January. Jobs' keynote is set to take place on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. The convention itself runs from January 10   14, 2005."
World,New candidates for the reshuffled European Commission win support from MEPs at nomination hearings.
Business,"European finance ministers have urged the US to revive the dollar, which stands near record lows against the euro, or wreak further damage on eurozone growth prospects."
Business,"Stocks rallied again last week, lifted by declining oil prices, strong earnings reports and favorable comments on the economy from the Federal Reserve."
World, Mobile telephone giant Vodafone reported a two percent fall in half year underlying profits as the group added 7.4 million new customers.
Sci/Tech, British mobile telephone giant Vodafone reported a two percent fall in half year underlying profits as the group added 7.4 million new customers.
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: In last week #39;s episode, Microsoft sent \$546 million Novell #39;s way; this week, Microsoft launches a campaign to win over Novell customers."
Sci/Tech,Dell is back in the blade server ring with the introduction of its PowerEdge 1855 blade servers. The company is hoping to prove to customers that its new blades have significant cost savings and performance 
Sci/Tech,"Nokia 6235 It appears that the CDMA markets of the world have finally caught the full attention of Finnish giant Nokia. Today in Hong Kong, Nokia introduced two new 6000 series business oriented handsets that work on CDMA networks: the 6235 and 6235i."
Sports,"Roger Federer beat Andre Agassi in last year #39;s hardcourt final to go 5-0 for the week and corral \$1.5 million...Hewitt captured the Masters Cup back-to- back in 2001 and 2002...This year #39;s winner will collect at least \$1 million, while and undefeated "
World,"The following is a talk given at the Euro/Palestine concert in Paris, France on November 6, 2004.. We gather here at difficult times, when it seems that the Palestinian cause has been almost eliminated from the international agenda."
Business," Conrad Black's Hollinger Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLGc.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLGc.TO</A>  announced the terms of its proposal to buy out minority  shareholders on Tuesday, just one day after U.S. regulators  charged both Black and the company with fraud."
Business, Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski urged South Korean companies to step up their investments in his country as President Roh Moo Hyun wrapped up a two day visit to Warsaw.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is stepping up its efforts to win Novell Inc. NetWare users over to its Windows Server 2003 operating system by offering migration products and support, the company plans to announce Tuesday."
World,"U.S. and Iraqi troops pushed into insurgent-heavy neighborhoods and stormed police stations in Mosul on Tuesday, launching an offensive to retake parts of this northern Iraqi city where militants staged a mass uprising last week in support of insurgents in Fallujah."
Business," Stocks fell on Tuesday, led by  declines in retail shares and news of a larger than expected  rise in U.S. producer prices last month that heightened  concerns of inflation and rising interest rates."
Sci/Tech, Iran admitted on Tuesday that poor enforcement of building regulations had added to the death toll from the country's regular devastating earthquakes.
Business," Hillenbrand Industries Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HB.N</A>,  which makes medical equipment and caskets, on Tuesday said  quarterly earnings rose ten fold, capping a year that saw sales  helped by acquisitions."
World,"<p></p><p> By Angus MacSwan</p><p> SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Considering that once upon atime he would spend weeks on end lying in bed at home inCalifornia too addled to stir, it's a surprise to find rocklegend Brian Wilson topping the bill at a festival in far awayBrazil at age 62.</p>"
World, U.S. and Iraqi forces launched an  offensive in Mosul on Tuesday to retake control of rebel held  areas after a week of anarchy that has seen insurgents  attacking across Iraq's third largest city.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, reported a 12.7 percent rise in its third quarter earnings, meeting Wall Street expectations."
Business,"Prices paid to US producers rose 1.7 percent last month, the biggest jump in 14 years, as higher energy and food costs suggested that inflation is picking up with economic demand."
Business,The Internal Revenue Service is looking for about 2000 Virginians who have unclaimed tax refunds waiting for them. Spokeswoman Gloria Wajciechowski says many refund checks cannot be delivered because of a change of address.
Business,  The president of the United States #39; largest flight attendants union urged authorization of a nationwide strike and criticized the airline industry for using the bankruptcy process to obliterate collective bargaining rights.
Business,"Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. (ZLC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said Tuesday its quarterly loss widened as its business took a hit in the autumn from the string of hurricanes that battered the US Southeast and Puerto Rico."
Business,Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael Eisner acknowledged Monday that he and former company President Michael Ovitz were good friends.
Business,The European Court of Justice (ECJ) today issued a decision that paves the way for the Finnish Supreme Court to block Budejovicky Budvar #39;s use of an alleged trade name in Finland.
Sports," Orlando Magic guard Cuttino Mobley will be sidelined with a strained groin until the weekend, but the team said Tuesday that center Kelvin Cato is expected to return Wednesday from a sprained right ankle."
Business, Jewelry retailer Zale Corp.  said Tuesday its quarterly loss widened as its business took a hit in the autumn from the string of hurricanes that battered the U.S. Southeast and Puerto Rico.
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s third X-43A hypersonic research mission has been scrubbed for today due to technical glitches with X-43A instrumentation.
Sci/Tech,"By Dan Farber Special to ZDNet November 16, 2004, 8:06 AM PT. Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 16, 2004Starting this week, US pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma will begin adding an RFID label to every 100-tablet bottle of the company #39;s popular OxyContin pain reliever tablets to be shipped to Wal-Mart and drug wholesaler HD Smith."
Sci/Tech,"ZDNet Australia is reporting that Microsoft does not believe Mozilla Firefox is a threat to Internet Explorer. Steve Vamos, who heads the software giant #39;s Austrialian operation, does not believe IE #39;s market share is under attack from Firefox."
Sci/Tech,"World Community Grid will harness the vast and unused computational power of the worlds computers and direct it at research designed to help unlock genetic codes that underlie diseases like AIDS and HIV, Alzheimers and cancer, improve forecasting of "
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s over. Our relationship just hasn #39;t been working for a while, and now, this is it. I #39;m leaving you for another browser."
Business," On a cold November morning in Brooklyn Edward Hamann, a buyer for Barnes  amp; Noble, drops to one knee and cautiously cuts a green chili with a 300 year old Bengalese fish slicer. The device is an upright sheet of hammered iron in the silhouette of a swan, its neck a vertical sword. ""Too fast!"" warns Julie Sahni, the raven haired Indian chef who is teaching this master class. ""Indians do everything by hand, so you're going to need all your fingers."" Her three students laugh nervously."
Sports,LOS ANGELES: Teenager Maria Sharapova capped her stunning tennis year by overcoming an injured Serena Williams 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships yesterday.
Sports,Wolves chairman Rick Hayward today performed a remarkable about-turn and hinted that he could be ready to defy Molineux fans by bringing in former West Brom boss Gary Megson as the club #39;s new manager.
Sports," Indian captain Sourav Ganguly #39;s appeal against a two match ban will be heard by a New Zealand lawyer within seven days, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Joe Worsley, the powerful London Wasps flanker, has recovered from injury and will face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. Worsley missed Saturday #39;s easy win over Canada "
Sports,"Barry Bonds won his record seventh National League MVP award Monday in a walk, easily outdistancing Los Angeles slugger Adrian Beltre and the St."
Sports,"Half of the quarterbacks selected in the first round of this year #39;s NFL draft are now starters, with the New York Giants promoting top overall pick Eli Manning on Monday to join the Pittsburgh "
Sports,"(Sports Network/CP files) - The Toronto Raptors play the fifth contest of a six-game road trip, as they visit the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at the Staples Center."
Sports,"American novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote a book entitled  quot;You Can #39;t Go Home Again. quot; His argument was that once the door to an era closes, it could never be opened again."
Sports," The New Jersey Nets lost their third straight game, as they were defeated by the Houston Rockets, 80 69, on Monday at Continental Airlines Arena."
World,LONDON: Britain will announce plans today for a ban on smoking in many public places and a crackdown on television advertising of  quot;junk food quot; aimed at children.
World,"Indian Army will begin its troops reduction in India-controlled Kashmir from Wednesday to coincide with the maiden visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tothe region, the Press Trust of India reported Tuesday."
World,"EXHAUSTED, hungry and unable to treat their wounded, rebels and residents in Fallujah were holed up today in the south of the battle-torn city where US-led forces hunted final pockets of resistance."
World,"Facing strong protests, China broke a week-long silence Tuesday and offered Japan its first explanation about a Chinese submarine that Tokyo said intruded into Japanese territorial "
World,"NAIROBI, 16 Nov 2004 (IRIN) - The United Nations Security Council meeting that is due to take place on Thursday and Friday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, will focus on the situation in Sudan and on the peace process in Somalia,a UN official said."
World,"Parliament will officially announce Prime Minister Hari Kostov #39;s resignation during a meeting scheduled for Thursday, launching a ten-day period during which President Branko Crvenkovski should give the mandate for forming a new government."
Sci/Tech,Tackles Plymouth-Banjul rally in 20 Citroen
World,President Bush is expected to nominate Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state today at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Sci/Tech,The double-layer DVD drive is designed to record up to four hours of MPEG-2 video or up to 8.5GB of music and images.
Sports,England prop Julian White expects South Africa to be all the more determined come Saturday #39;s Test match at Twickenham following their Grand Slam-ending defeat against Ireland last weekend.
Sports,"It may be time to retire the National League Most Valuable Player Award, or at least put it in hibernation until Barry Bonds retires."
Sports,So it should not surprise anyone he considers the manager who introduced him to the international squad to be anything other than a decent fellow.
World,US military officials in Iraq say American and Iraqi forces have launched operations against insurgents in the northern city of Mosul.
Sci/Tech," Passengers wanting to skip airport  queues will be able to check in for flights using their mobile  phone beginning next year, two European firms set to offer the  service announced on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,New component could allow players small enough to fit in notebook PCs.
Sci/Tech,"Shipments of devices running the Palm OS have declined sharply, researcher says."
World," A Scottish man convicted of murdering his best friend, whose blood he said he drank in an effort to gain immortality, was found dead Tuesday in his prison, officials said."
Sci/Tech," Passengers wanting to skip airport queues will be able to check in for flights using their mobile phone beginning next year, two European firms set to offer the service announced on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft exec announces new tool designed to make patching simpler.
Sci/Tech," A trio of new observations suggests several tiny, unseen moons orbit Saturn and control the shape of its rings."
Sci/Tech," UPDATE: Story first posted 6:49 a.m. ET, November 16,  2004"
Business,"Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. said Tuesday that it made an equity investment in Reva Medical Inc. and secured an exclusive option to purchase the privately held San Diego firm, which is developing "
Business,Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country #39;s existing business inquiries and tax probes should not be seen as a threat to other companies.
Sports," The Golden State Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99 88, on Monday at Gund Arena. Jason Richardson scored 27 points to lead the Warriors, who have dropped seven of their first eight games."
Sports,Charlton #39;s record of 49 goals for his country still remains intact despite playing his last international for England 34 years ago.
Sports,England coach Andy Robinson says he is expecting a huge physical test on Saturday when a wounded Springbok team run out at Twickenham.
Sports," Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has taken his share of criticism over the years, from the New York media, fans and even players."
Sports,Scotland caretaker manager Tommy Burns says he has not held any discussions about the possibility of taking on the job permanently.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has been banned from fighting by the New York State Athletic Commission, according to published reports."
World,"Israeli officials said on Tuesday they expected no major change in Washington #39;s strong support for Israel after a main architect of the policy, Condoleezza Rice, takes over as secretary of state."
World,"Weapons, ammunition, aircraft and vehicles sold to the Sudanese government have been used to commit suspected crimes against humanity in the country #39;s Darfur region and a UN arms embargo is needed to stop the violence, an Amnesty International report said "
World, Darfur rebels from the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) handed over 20 prisoners of war to the African Union (AU) on Tuesday in a move the rebels said was in line with peace deals they signed with Khartoum last week.
Sports," Former undisputed heavyweight  champion Evander Holyfield has been banned from fighting by the  New York State Athletic Commission, according to published  reports."
World," DERIBAT, Sudan (Reuters) - Darfur rebels from the Sudan  Liberation Army (SLA) handed over 20 prisoners of war to the  African Union (AU) on Tuesday in a move the rebels said was in  line with peace deals they signed with Khartoum last week."
Business," The outlook for the holiday season grew more positive Tuesday after major retailers, including Wal Mart Stores Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. Inc., offered bullish comments about consumer spending as they reported solid earnings increases for the third quarter."
Business," BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BJ.N</A>, the  No. 3 U.S. warehouse club operator, on Tuesday posted a 13.8  percent increase in quarterly profit, helped by improved  merchandise and operations."
Sports, Ashley Earley and Carla Thomas combined for 46 points to lead No. 13 Vanderbilt over Miami of Ohio 93 50 on Saturday.
Business,"The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, reports rising profits and says it is optimistic it will see strong sales over the festive season."
Business,"Soaring energy costs and a surge in food prices contributed to a 1.7 percent rise in U.S. producer prices, the biggest gain in almost 15 years."
World,"The family of the aid worker, Margaret Hassan, who was kidnapped in Iraq four weeks ago, say they fear she may be dead."
Business,Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner testified Tuesday that he discussed individually with directors bringing on Michael Ovitz as the entertainment giant #39;s president and reviewed the details of his 
Business,Crude oil futures prices fell Tuesday on growing expectations that a winter supply crisis will be averted and after union leaders cancelled a strike in major exporter Nigeria.
Business,"US producer prices shot up 1.7 percent last month, the biggest gain in nearly 15 years and well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food prices surged, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Business,"UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown sought to counter calls from Germany and the Netherlands to cut Britain #39;s annual rebate from the European Union budget, saying current proposals "
Business,"Top US retailers reported double-digit profit gains in the third quarter, with industry titan Wal-Mart Stores Inc. leading the pack and brightening its outlook for the key holiday season underpinned by the recent drop in oil prices."
Business,"If you #39;ve been expecting an income-tax refund but haven #39;t received it yet, there #39;s a way to check with the Internal Revenue Service."
Business,"PITTSBURGH (Dow Jones)--The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, or flight attendant union, expects the union board to act on a resolution authorizing a nationwide strike later Tuesday against airline management."
Business," As many fast food chains introduce healthier fare amid fears of being sued, Hardee #39;s is introducing a hamburger with 1,420 calories and 107 grams of fat."
Business,"Restriction on sale of 39M shares to expire, but analysts expect supply will be quickly absorbed. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Web search leader Google Inc."
Business,Sarbanes-Oxley is a powerful tool for the SEC. It could also be very helpful for corporate raiders.
Business,Rumor says e-commerce provider may soon allow game downloads to iPod.
World,\Taleban guerrillas say they carried out an attack in central Afghanistan that left four policemen dead.
Sci/Tech,"Dell and Microsoft are to combine their patch management programs, making it easier for users to secure their servers. Dell will combine its OpenManage 4 server management software with Microsoft #39;s installation "
Sci/Tech, Impotence drug Viagra may soon carry radio chip tracking devices under an American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiative to prevent theft and counterfeiting.
Sci/Tech,"Computer users are being asked to donate their unused processor power to help solve social and environmental research problems. The IBM-backed project, called World Community Grid, aims to put the untapped "
Sci/Tech,"The new DRX-710UL-T allows users to record up to four hours of high-quality MPEG-2 video or up to 8.5 GB of data, music and/or images on compatible DVDR DL media."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 16, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. is stepping up its efforts to win Novell Inc. NetWare users over to its Windows Server 2003 operating system by offering migration products and support, the company announced today."
Sci/Tech," LG Electronics Inc said it has developed what it claims to be the world #39;s first mobile handset capable of receiving terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasts (DMB), setting the ground to lead a new multimedia mobile handset market combining "
Sci/Tech,"US software developer Adobe Systems has released Adobe Acrobat version 7.0, a family of desktop applications that provides a range of document portability capabilities, including converting documents into the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo! announced Monday that it is upgrading some components of its e-mail service. The main change is the implementation of the company #39;s DomainKeys anti-spam technology (see our previous coverage).
Sci/Tech," Yes, we #39;d barely believe it either if we hadn #39;t seen it ourselves: Half Life 2 is here. More than six years in development, more than a year dramatically in the public eye, weathering delays "
Sports, Evander Holyfield wanted to retire back on top. The New York State Athletic Commission apparently had other ideas.
Sports,"The wait for Eli Manning is over, and not at the request of the New York Giants ownership. The Giants #39; quarterback of the future was given the starting job Monday after two-time MVP Kurt Warner was benched after New York #39;s third loss in four games."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: London, Nov 16 : New Zealand barrister Tim Castle was Tuesday appointed to hear India captain Sourav Ganguly #39;s appeal against his two-Test suspension, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced here."
World,"MOSUL, Iraq : US and Iraqi forces backed by aircraft swept into the northern Iraqi city of Mosul to secure police stations and restore order as insurgents in Fallujah fought US-led troops to the death."
World,"US troops and Iraqi government forces stormed the rebel pockets in the northern city of Mosul on Tuesday to retake police stations and restore order there, the US military and witnesses said."
World,"The Palestinian Authority is looking forward to the implementation of a two-state solution from Secretary of State Colin Powell #39;s successor, a PA official said on Tuesday "
World,Well-informed Sudanese sources in Cairo said Tuesday that an upcoming meeting of the UN Security Council on the Darfur issue to be held in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Nov.
World, Dutch prosecutors are investigating  whether 13 suspected Muslim militants arrested in the past two  weeks were part of a single group or were merely linked by  their contact with a Syrian man who is still at large.
World,Senator Harry Reid of Nevada vowed to strive for good working relationships with President Bush and Republican lawmakers.
World,"By time-hallowed tradition, the English pub evokes an image of low beams, warm ales and the toxic swirling smog of tobacco smoke. But not, perhaps, for much longer."
Business,"Despite charging that too many state insurance regulators have become  quot;industry captives, quot; Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is rejecting calls for federal intervention in the regulation of insurance and instead urging more aggressive state "
Business,"At the same time as many fast-food chains cater to the health-conscious, Hardee #39;s is introducing the biggest and thickest of its Thickburgers."
Business,"Germany and France have agreed that a future combination of European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co. and Thales SA must benefit both countries #39; interests, Economics and Labor Minister Wolfgang Clement said."
Business," U.S. producer prices shot up 1.7  percent last month, the biggest gain in nearly 15 years and  well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food  prices surged, a government report showed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"President Bush intends to keep Democrat Jonathan Adelstein on the Federal Communications Commission, the White House announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc. said Tuesday it has signed an agreement to acquire MeshNetworks Inc., a privately held developer of wireless networks."
Business," Top U.S. retailers reported  double digit profit gains in the third quarter, with industry  titan Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> leading the pack and  brightening its outlook for the key holiday season underpinned  by the recent drop in oil prices."
Business,Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner testified Tuesday that he discussed individually with directors bringing on Michael Ovitz as the entertainment giant #39;s president and reviewed the details of his 
Business,"CKE Restaurants (NYSE: CKR) seems to think that consumers can #39;t get enough hamburger, and so far it has been right. However, its Hardee #39;s chain may be reaching the point where it #39;s saturating the market with red meat."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's biggest retailer, posted a 13 percent rise in quarterly  profit on Tuesday and raised its outlook and expectations for  holiday sales, saying the economy was improving."
Sports, Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  capped her stunning year by overcoming an injured Serena  Williams 4 6 6 2 6 4 in the final of the season ending WTA Tour  Championships Monday.
Business," U.S. Agriculture Department tests  confirmed the spread of soybean rust, a yield slashing fungus,  in three more fields in Louisiana, a university scientist  familiar with USDA activities told Reuters on Tuesday."
Business,Motorola unveils the top of its new phone line. Also: IBM organizes a public effort to help us all   hellip;.  Microsoft takes hold of GarageBand.com to give unknown artists a chance   hellip;. and more.
Business," Stocks fell on Tuesday as giant  retailer Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> declined on disappointing  quarterly sales while news of a sharp rise in October producer  prices fanned inflation fears."
Business, Treasury debt prices slipped  on  Tuesday after a big jump in October U.S. producer prices raised  the risk of a more aggressive Federal Reserve campaign to raise  interest rates.
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES: Nasa delayed a planned flight of an unmanned hypersonic jet designed to reach a record speed of Mach 10, 11,263 kilometre per hour."
Sci/Tech,IBM launched a broad-based drive Tuesday to use the world #39;s untapped computer and Internet capacity to help cure AIDS and meet other healthcare challenges.
Sports,"Serena Williams is in love - with her new attacking game and herself. Williams moved a step closer to salvaging her season with a 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 semifinal victory over Amelie Mauresmo in the WTA Championships on Sunday."
Sports, Germany's Nina Kraft has been stripped  of her Hawaii Ironman title after admitting taking the banned  blood boosting substance EPO.
Business,"Crude oil futures moved upward past US\$47 Tuesday, reflecting concern about tight distillate supplies despite expectations that a winter supply crisis will be averted."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest retailer, posted a 13 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday and raised its outlook "
Business,WASHINGTON Congress would find a  quot;Pandora #39;s box quot; of unethical conduct if it delved deeper into the growing scandal within the insurance industry.
Business,"Motorola said Tuesday that it will acquire MeshNetworks, a developer of 802.11 mesh networks designed to cover areas as large as entire cities."
Sci/Tech,"Decision by Private Capital Management, one of PeopleSoft's largest institutional investors, hurts Oracle's takeover bid."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Dell are pairing to develop free software for Dell server customers that will integrate Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 with Dell #39;s OpenManage 4 Change Management tool.
Sci/Tech,"The first European spacecraft sent to the moon has entered lunar orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on November 16, 2004."
Sci/Tech, Three large drug manufacturers in the United States say they plan to add radio transmitter tags to bottles of pills to prevent counterfeiting and theft.
Sci/Tech,South Korean mobile handset maker LG Electronics has unveiled the worlds first terrestrial digital multimedia broadcast-receiving mobile phone.
Sports,"Deutsche Bank AG said it #39;s not in talks with US billionaire Malcolm Glazer about financing a possible bid for Manchester United Plc, denying a newspaper report earlier today."
Sports,"Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is expected to return from a two-month absence Saturday at Middlesbrough."
World," British Irish aid worker Margaret Hassan, kidnapped by militants in Iraq last month, has most probably been killed by her captors, her family said in a statement."
Sports, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jason Williams did not play against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night because of a sore right foot.
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc. is acquiring MeshNetworks Inc., a developer of a Wi Fi based technology in which a person's mobile device doubles as a network relay point that can transmit a signal between other devices."
World, The EU's executive arm warned that Europe would go ahead and build a revolutionary nuclear fusion project in France without Japan if an agreement with Tokyo is not reached  quot;as soon as possible. quot;
Sci/Tech," Two top stakeholders in takeover target PeopleSoft Inc., tipped their hands on Tuesday, with one investment fund saying it will tender its shares for Oracle Corp.'s  #36;8.8 billion hostile bid while another pledged against it."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Digital Information (ADIC) has announced a mid-level storage system that combines disk and tape in a single appliance, the Pathlight VX 2.0."
Sci/Tech,"The ObjectWeb Consortium added portal, content, and business process management elements to the stack of open source middleware projects it promotes, potentially providing businesses with access to cheaper technology, members of the group announced Tuesday."
Business," PHILADELPHIA/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two top stakeholders  in takeover target PeopleSoft Inc., tipped their hands on  Tuesday, with one investment fund saying it will tender its  shares for Oracle Corp.'s \$8.8 billion hostile bid while  another pledged against it."
Sports,Ireland coach Eddie O #39;Sullivan has rested flyhalf Ronan O #39;Gara as he juggles his squad for Saturday #39;s test against the United States at Lansdowne Road.
Business, The president of the Association of  Flight Attendants on Tuesday urged union leaders to authorize a  nationwide strike and railed against U.S. airlines for slashing  flight attendants' pay and benefits.
Sci/Tech,What is Search Engine Optimization? \\It is no secret that search engines are the number one traffic generating method for driving visitors to the different web sites. Search engines are very useful in helping people find the relevant information they seek on the Internet. The major search engines develop and ...
Sci/Tech,"Dow Jones Buying MarketWatch for \$519 Million\\Yes Virginia, there is money to be made in web publishing, especially stock market and trading news! The news will invigorate bloggers and news publishers everywhere. If you're read by a certain targeted market with money to spend, you can be worth something. Maybe ..."
Sci/Tech,"Dulance Shopping Search Offers Product RSS Feeds\\Dulance, Inc. today announced the launch of its comparison shopping service in RSS (Real Simple Syndication) format.  Dulance is the first search engine to use RSS technology to facilitate reserve price shopping.  The new feature effectively transforms any third-party RSS reader into ..."
Sci/Tech,Cisco has discovered a security flaw in its Cisco Security Agent software (CSA. This could be exploited by attackers to circumvent the security provided by the host-based intrusion prevention product.
Sports," Indiana Pacers guard Fred Jones and a brother of Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace were identified by police as participants in last month's NBA brawl, the Detroit Free Press reported Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"JP Morgan maintained an  quot;overweight quot; rating on Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) and raised earnings estimates, saying it has  quot;increasing confidence quot; in Apple #39;s digital music business."
Sci/Tech,"15:19  quot;The complaint is meritless. quot; As retorts go, Cryptic Studios #39; response to comic book giant Marvel Enterprises hits with the power of an Incredible Hulk ( er, better insert a TM here - Ed) punch."
Sports,"NEW YORK : San Francisco #39;s Barry Bonds, whose Major League Baseball feats have been dogged by unproven steroid suspicions, became the oldest player to win the National League Most Valuable Player award."
World,"President Arroyo leaves Wednesday night for a 10-day working trip to the United States, Chile and Mexico, primarily to attend the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Summit in Santiago, Chile."
World,There is an air of optimism about the Kashmir talks to be held during Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz #39;s forthcoming visit to Delhi.
Sci/Tech, A trade group representing seven major movie studios filed a first wave of lawsuits against individuals they say are offering pirated copies of films using Internet based peer to peer file sharing programs.
World, A 16 year old Spaniard was sentenced to six years in a juvenile detention center on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to charges he helped steal and transport dynamite used in the March 11 Madrid train bombings.
Sci/Tech,"Biometric and smart-card technology will replace passwords to verify ID, Microsoft head Bill Gates says. Again."
World,"The family of Margaret Hassan, the 59-year-old aid worker kidnapped in Iraq last month, said Tuesday they believed she was dead."
World,Queen Sirikit makes a rare public declaration calling for an end to the religious unrest in Thailand's south.
Business,Now the credit-card companies are trying to tack on billions in charges to each other. American Express Co. wants rivals Visa USA Inc.
Business,"Wholesale prices, pushed by sharply higher energy and food costs, soared by 1.7 percent in October, the largest increase since early 1990."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Ratings Services on Tuesday said it cut Merck  amp; Co. #39;s (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) debt ratings, citing the expected deterioration of the firm #39;s business profile over the intermediate term since "
Business,"Electronic Data Systems (EDS:NYSE - news - research) has survived another quarter riddled by serious glitches. Following two last-minute delays caused by accounting problems, the company finally reported third "
Business,"SBC Communications (SBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will introduce an Internet-based calling service for its local telephone customers early next year and will consider offering the service nationally later, the company said on "
Business,PITTSBURGH The board of directors of the United States #39; largest flight attendants union today unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a nationwide strike.
Business,"PORTSMOUTH, NH -- The taxman is looking for 230 New Hampshire residents, and he wants to give them money. The Internal Revenue Service said the refund checks it mailed to the residents came back undelivered and unopened, with more than \$221,000 unclaimed."
Business,"IAC/InterActive Corp., owner of the Home Shopping Network and Ticketmaster, said Tuesday that it appointed Thomas J. McInerney to succeed Dara Khosrowshahi as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1. McInerney "
Business,"Shares of Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell as much as 6.5 percent on Tuesday, as selling restrictions were lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early "
Business,"Motorola Inc. is acquiring MeshNetworks Inc., a developer of a Wi-Fi based technology in which a person #39;s mobile device doubles as a network relay point that can transmit a signal between other devices."
Sci/Tech,"A host of new products are designed to work and compete with leading enterprise management products, the company says. By Darrell Dunn."
Business,Will new cafes come to the rescue of the restaurant chain? Stay tuned to find out.
Sci/Tech,"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in conjunction with several major drug companies, is working on an initiative that would involve fitting medicine bottles with tiny antennas to prevent fraud and counterfeiting, the New York Times reported Nov. 15."
Sci/Tech,"The advisory board for the World Community Grid comprises health science, technology and philanthropy experts from such organizations at the National Institute of Health, the US Environmental "
Sci/Tech,LG Electronics has unveiled the worlds first terrestrial digital broadcasting cell phone this week. The Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) handset will allow people to receive satellite broadcasts to watch consumer programs.
Sci/Tech,GMail changed many things for me. I started using webmail again. Redirected most of my pop mail ids to GMail for easy accessibility from any computer.
Sci/Tech,"MARION -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its proposal to improve water quality of the Sandusky River. The agency, whose plan was approved by the US EPA, is working with the Sandusky "
Sci/Tech," BFG Technologies today has announced that it will be releasing cards based on NVIDIA #39;s GeForce 6600 GT. Dubbed the BFG GeForce GT OC, the cards come overclocked out of the box and feature "
Sports,"Things aren #39;t supposed to be this easy in the NFL. Not for the Pittsburgh Steelers, not for anyone. Every game is supposed to be a brutal battle to the end "
Sports,"Spain coach Luis Aragones has defended himself against accusations of racism in the wake of his remarks about French striker Thierry Henry, saying his conscience is completely clear."
World,"Jazeera television says a video it #39;s received shows a woman being shot in the head. The woman is believed to be Margaret Hassan, an aid worker kidnapped last month in Iraq."
World,"Britain #39;s government on Tuesday proposed banning smoking in most public places, setting off debate over what one smoker decried as the brainchild of a busybody  quot;nanny state."
World,"Israel on Tuesday warmly welcomed the naming of Condoleezza Rice as America #39;s top diplomat, but Palestinians were wary, saying the new Bush administration must put more energy into the quest for Middle East peace."
World," For Lance Cpl. Travis Schafer, 20, a Marine from Puyallup, the attack on the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah lasted less than a day."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner on Tuesday said Michael Ovitz #39;s troubles were rooted in a sense of elitism, pointing to a corporate retreat at which "
Business,"NEW YORK, November 16 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Wachovia Securities maintain their  quot;market perform quot; rating on Kraft Foods (KFT."
Business,  Leaders of the nation #39;s largest flight attendants union have unanimously voted to authorize a strike. They #39;re upset at how members are being treated during troubled times for many carriers.
Business,Shares of exercise machine maker Nautilus Group Inc. sank more than 5 percent after the company announced a voluntary recall of certain Bowflex home gym models after a review of incident records.
Business," U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday,  weighed down by retailers after Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>  reported lackluster sales, while a jump in producer prices  revived worries that the Fed could be more aggressive about  raising interest rates to rein in inflation."
Business, Oil prices extended a streak of losses  on Tuesday as dealers anticipated that strong OPEC output and  recovering production in the United States would boost lean  stockpiles in time for peak winter heating demand.
Business," Shares of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>  fell as much as 6.5 percent on Tuesday, as selling restrictions  were lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early  investors in the newly public Web search company."
Business,"Travellers carrying more than 10,000 euros will have to declare the cash when entering or leaving the EU, finance ministers decide."
Sports, John Lucas and Joey Graham combined to outscore Washington State and No. 6 Oklahoma State beat the Cougars 81 29 Saturday to move Eddie Sutton into eighth place on the career coaching wins list.
Sports, Evander Holyfield was suspended indefinitely by New York boxing officials in the wake of his loss Saturday night to journeyman Larry Donald.
Sci/Tech," Hollywood film studios filed suit against online video file swappers in federal courts across the United States on Tuesday, making good on a promise to punish computer users they claim are violating copyright laws."
Sports," Right hander Cory Lidle returned to the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing Tuesday to a  #36;6.3 million, two year contract."
World," Despite a thriving economic partnership, political ties between Japan and China are at their lowest ebb in years. The two countries are locked in disputes over World War II history, natural gas exploration and now a bold incursion by a Chinese nuclear submarine."
Business," Shares of Exide Technologies <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XIDE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XIDE.O</A>  slumped to a six month low on Tuesday, a day after the lead  battery maker posted a wider quarterly loss due to dramatically  higher lead prices."
World, Highlights of President Bush's second term education proposals:
Sci/Tech," A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist says returning wolves to the Rocky Mountains is ""a chance to undo a great wrong"" done when wolves were exterminated from about 98 percent of their range by the mid 1900s."
World," A luxury hotel is promising some of the finer things in life  #151; fur coat, 18 karat gold watch, plush bathrobes with political party affiliation  #151; to the couple willing to purchase its presidential inauguration package for the over the top price of  #36;200,500."
World," Margaret Hassan, a British aid worker  kidnapped in Baghdad a month ago, has probably been killed, her  Iraqi husband and British diplomats said on Tuesday after  viewing a video apparently showing her being shot."
World, U.N. Security Council  ambassadors were still quibbling over how best to pressure  Sudan and rebels to end two different wars in the country even  as they left for Kenya on Tuesday for a meeting on the crisis.
World,"<p></p><p> By Andrei Khalip</p><p> RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazilian authoritiessought ways to make Rio de Janiero tourist spots safer onTuesday amid sharp criticism of police after 24 muggings over aholiday weekend.</p>"
World,"<p></p><p> By Charles Aldinger</p><p> QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - All of Latin America mustrealize that terrorism is a growing threat in the Americas andthat the only way to defeat extremist guerrillas like al Qaedais to join ranks, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said onTuesday.</p>"
Business,"Yes Virginia, there is money to be made in web publishing, especially stock market and trading news! The news will invigorate bloggers and news publishers everywhere."
Business,"Electronic Data Systems Corp., which has delayed its quarterly earnings three times, reported larger third-quarter losses after taking a \$375 million charge on its beleaguered Navy contract."
Business,"A flood of some 39.1 million Google shares could find their way on to the market today, potentially reducing the stock #39;s trading price, as employees and others who were able to buy into the "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Chief Software Architect Bill Gates took the stage of the IT Forum in Copenhagen Tuesday to introduce a handful of tools and a hatful of promises designed to offer relief from managing complex, distributed systems."
Sci/Tech,"The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered Pfizer, Inc., to pull new advertisements for Viagra that depicted users of the anti-impotence pill as mischievous playboys."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced today that they were rolling out a new set of tools under the Mid-Market Netware Migration Program banner, aimed at convincing existing NetWare clients to move to Windows Server 2003 instead of Linux."
Sci/Tech,"As online piracy reaches epidemic proportions, the Motion Picture Association of America is buckling down on Internet plunder. Controversy erupted on campus in October when AcIS ordered "
Sci/Tech,"On the heels of Mozilla #39;s release of Firefox last week, I #39;ve been looking at some tools that you might consider if you #39;re looking for an alternative to Internet Explorer."
Sports,"Orlando Magic: Guard Cuttino Mobley will be sidelined with a strained groin until the weekend, but the team said that center Kelvin Cato is expected to return Wednesday from a sprained right ankle."
World," US Secretary of State Colin Powell and partners in the Asia Pacific axis converge here Wednesday to thwart North Korea #39;s nuclear arms ambitions, press the  quot;war on terror quot; and rip away trade barriers."
World,"The kidnappers of British aid worker Margaret Hassan have released a video tape that appears to show her murder a month after she was seized in Baghdad, her husband and British officials said today."
Business," Wesley Miller was a walking medicine cabinet after undergoing triple bypass surgery in 1994. By late 2001 he was on 16 drugs, including Lipitor for high cholesterol, Glucotrol for diabetes and three pills to lower his blood pressure. He couldn't walk from his front doorstep to the mailbox without doubling over in chest pain. At one point tests showed the blockages were back and that his arteries were too damaged to risk another operation. He thought he might die."
World," Peru has separated the top two  leaders of Shining Path after more than a decade in jail,  moving Abimael Guzman's longtime lover to a different prison as  it gets tough with rebels who made a mockery of their retrial."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> The two year question
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> will  introduce an Internet based calling service for its local  telephone customers early next year and will consider offering  the service nationally later, the company said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood joined the music industry in its legal campaign against online music piracy, filing hundreds of lawsuits against people suspected of trading illegally copied movies on the Internet. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sports, Keyshawn Johnson sat alone at his locker for a long time with a blank stare on his face. Then he found it hard to put his frustration into words. How could things have gone so wrong for the Dallas Cowboys?
Sci/Tech,"Europe #39;s first mission to the moon, SMART-1, has been placed in orbit around the moon. European Space Agency (ESA) science director David Southwood says the moon #39;s gravity captured the probe Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood film studios filed suit against online video file swappers in federal courts across the United States on Tuesday, making good on a promise to punish computer users they claim are violating copyright laws."
World,"American and Iraqi forces are almost entirely in control of Fallujah, after a week of fighting in which 38 American troops, six Iraqi soldiers and an estimated 1,200 insurgents have been killed."
World,"Seventeen suspected members of the Basque separatist group ETA were arrested throughout Spain in pre-dawn raids Tuesday, the EFE agency reported."
Sci/Tech,"PBS's Charlie Rose quizzes Sun co-founder Bill Joy,  Monster.com chief Jeff Taylor, and venture capitalist John Doerr."
Sci/Tech,"In Denmark, Gates outlines effort to trim data managment costs, new Windows update service. Also: Angling for Novell users."
Sci/Tech,Playlist reviews a multitude of choices in different categories to help you get the most out of your iPod.
Sci/Tech,New component contains the blue and red lasers required for support of the two disc formats as well as the associated lenses and optical receivers. Commercial production possible by end of next year.
Sci/Tech,"Company will ship \$4,900 camcorder and \$3,700 digital recorder in February."
Sci/Tech,"The BD-HD100 will be the third recorder on the market to support the Blu-ray Disc format, which is one of two blue-laser based formats fighting to become the de-facto optical disc standard for high-definition video content."
Sci/Tech,An accounting problem with SunTrust Banks' loan loss reserves could prevent the bank from completing its Sarbanes-Oxley Act reporting requirements by a Dec. 31 deadline.
Sci/Tech,"In the U.S., Microsoft will offer training vouchers, migration products and online tech support to NetWare users considering a switch."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Chief Software Architect Bill Gates said the key for simplifying system management lies in the company's Dynamic Systems Initiative, which he described as a long-term vision that needs broad industry cooperation."
Sci/Tech,"IT services provider Electronic Data Systems yesterday reported a net loss of \$153 million for the third quarter, with earnings hit in part by an asset impairment charge of \$375 million connected with EDS's N/MCI project."
Sci/Tech," Shawn Fanning, the man who founded file swapping service Napster as a student five years ago, has resurfaced in the digital music world, with a new company that aims to bridge the divide between music labels and peer to peer networks."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer has released AirPort 4.1, an update to the drivers for its wireless networking hardware running under Mac OS X v10.3."
Sci/Tech,"Reviewer examines three categories of portable audio players, and adds video to the mix."
Sports, Philadelphia Eagles punt returner/running back Reno Mahe will miss Sunday's game against Washington because of a high ankle sprain.
Sci/Tech," Although personal computer sales are on track for double digit growth, the research firm Gartner says consumer buying of PCs in the last quarter of the year may come up short."
Sci/Tech, The debut of the full release version of an open source browser that can actually challenge Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Internet Explorer has been cause for celebration among open source advocates.
Sci/Tech, Security software firm McAfee has unveiled a new module for its virus scan engine that is designed to help businesses fight spyware.
Sci/Tech, Finding a cure for a major disease like cancer or AIDS is among the lofty objectives of an initiative launched by IBM (NYSE: IBM). The tech giant is constructing a World Community Grid (WCG) and enlisting the help of the world's computer users.
Sci/Tech, Sony (NYSE: SNE) has announced plans to release a double layer DVD burner that is compatible with the Macintosh platform.
World,"<p></p><p> By Andrew Hay</p><p> RIO CUEIRAS, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's center-leftgovernment will unseal archives of the country's 1964-85military dictatorship in an effort to resolve a painful chapterin the nation's recent history, the justice minister said onTuesday.</p>"
Business, The European Union wrestled with proposals to overhaul its ineffective budget rules but put off concrete action until January at the earliest in the face of big divisions.
Business,Wholesale costs -- catapulted by more expensive energy and food -- soared last month by the largest amount in more than 14 years. With inflation at the producer level accelerating sharply after months of being 
Business,"In a commentary published in Africa International (France), Callisto Madavo, the World Bank #39;s (former) Vice President for the Africa Region, writes that Africans need jobs."
Sports,"Jets coach Herman Edwards realized in the offseason he needed to make the NFL clock his friend, after so many time-management gaffes made him look like a goof."
World," China and other emerging market countries offer new markets for the luxury goods industry though they are likely in time to themselves become competitors, according to industry experts."
Sci/Tech," The major Hollywood movie studios today sued hundreds of people suspected of trading illegally copied movies on the Internet, a move closely modeled on the recording industry's aggressive legal campaign to stamp out music piracy."
World, FREDERICTON (CP)   An elderly rottweiler named Clancy became a character witness for her breed on Tuesday as public debate began on proposed legislation to restrict certain kinds of dogs in New Brunswick.
Sci/Tech,Some critics say RISC's time has passed. Sun Microsystems' David Yen has another idea.\
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies  re-signed righthander Cory Lidle to a two-year deal worth \$6.3  million Tuesday.
Business,Mergers and acquisitions in the beer industry have been hot this year. Expect it to get hotter.
Sports,"ABC apologizes Tuesday for a steamy intro to ""Monday Night Football"" after receiving complaints from viewers and the NFL."
Business,"At a meeting today in Pittsburgh, board members of the United States #39; largest flight attendants union voted unanimously to authorize a nationwide strike and criticized the airline industry for using the bankruptcy process to wipe out union contracts."
Business,"com November 16, 2004, 12:19 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Business,"Stocks fell on Wall Street Tuesday as investors worred that a huge jump in wholesale prices, spurred by rising oil prices, could ripple through the economy."
Business,"Prices paid to US producers rose 1.7 percent last month, the biggest jump in 14 years, as higher energy and food costs suggested that inflation is picking up."
Business,"Two employees at insurance company Zurich American pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanors related to New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s investigation of bid-rigging in the insurance market, according to a New York "
Business,The battle for who will ultimately control business software maker PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) is reaching a fever pitch not seen since the red state-blue state smackdown from earlier this month.
Sci/Tech,EarthLink agreed to test Yahoo! #39;s anti-spam technology. The technology encodes digital signatures (dubbed DomainKeys) into customers #39; email so that the receiver can tell whether the message is legitimate.
Sci/Tech,The auction site eBay canceled bids for half of a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich whose owner claims it bears the image of the Virgin Mary.
Sci/Tech,IBM and several of the world #39;s leading scientific and philanthropic groups Tuesday launched a project that would put millions of PCs to work on research problems ranging from Alzheimer #39;s to disaster forecasting.
Sci/Tech,PC buyers can look forward to DVDs with up to 10 times the storage they now have when Hewlett-Packard rolls out machines supporting next-generation DVD technologies next year.
Sci/Tech,"Volvo and Saab cars offer the bestwhiplash protection in rear-end crashes, an automobile safety watchdog has said. The Swedish automakers #39; seat backs and headrests minimise differences in the forces on the "
Sports," So what's a girl who loves to shop do with  #36;1 million? ""That's a lot of shoes,"" says Maria Sharapova, winner of Wimbledon and the year end WTA Championships."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed righthander Cory Lidle to a two-year deal worth \$6.3 million Tuesday."
Sports,"  DePaul University women #39;s basketball coach Doug Bruno has signed a contract extension, the school announced Tuesday."
Sports,"New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin announced the news in his typically stern manner. Eli Manning is the future of his team, Coughlin said during his Monday afternoon press conference, and the future is starting now."
Sports,"Justin King, a Gateway High School cornerback-running back who is considered one of the nation #39;s top 10 high school players, will play at Penn State."
Sports,"Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Italy coach Marcello Lippi will field an altered team Wednesday in a friendly match against Finland."
Sports,"Texas will be left out in the cold again, USC #39;s free ride and a break down of who should play in the Orange Bowl. It #39;ll take nothing short of a loss by California or Utah for Mack Brown and Texas to get into the BCS."
Sports," The National Football League handed down  #36;10,000 fines on Tuesday to linebacker Joey Porter of the Steelers and running back William Green of the Browns for their parts in a pre game fight this past Sunday."
Sports, The Utah Jazz activated point guard Carlos Arroyo from the injured list Tuesday and placed rookie Kris Humphries on it because of tendinitis in his knee.
World,"Jazeera television said a video it #39;s received shows a woman being shot. The woman is believed to be Margaret Hassan, an aid worker kidnapped last month in Iraq."
World,"Four hundred years after King James I denounced tobacco as  quot;loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, quot; the British government announced plans Tuesday to ban smoking in most public places "
World,"THE British-Iraqi aid executive Margaret Hassan, kidnapped by rebels in Iraq, was feared dead today, as US-led forces swept into the flashpoint city of Mosul in a renewed offensive against insurgents."
World,"MUMBAI, INDIA - The Indian army will start to reduce the number of troops stationed in the disputed state of Kashmir on Wednesday to coincide with a visit by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an official said Tuesday."
World,"Afghan kidnappers holding three foreign United Nations workers hostage say they are now considering whether to kill, hold or release their captives."
Sports, The Philadelphia Phillies re signed righthander Cory Lidle to a two year deal worth  #36;6.3 million Tuesday.
Business, Children's apparel retailer Gymboree Corp.  said on Tuesday its third quarter net profit fell sharply as fierce competition with rivals forced it to cut prices and bit into profit margins.
Sci/Tech,One major shareholder says it won't touch Oracle's latest offer. Another says it likes the price. Who'll prevail?
Sports," The National Football League  handed down  $10,000 fines on Tuesday to linebacker Joey Porter  of the Steelers and running back William Green of the Browns  for their parts in a pre game fight this past Sunday."
Business," U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, as  a lackluster sales report from world's largest retailer  Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> hurt that sector and a jump in  producer prices sparked concerns about inflation and higher  interest rates."
Business, Oil prices extended a streak of losses  on Tuesday as dealers anticipated that strong OPEC output and  recovering production in the United States would boost lean  stockpiles in time for peak winter heating demand.
Business," Tests confirmed soybean rust disease  has spread throughout Louisiana and into Mississippi, the U.S.  Agriculture Department said on Tuesday, adding to fears the  fungus could rapidly infect more Southern states."
Business," PHILADELPHIA/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two major PeopleSoft  Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> shareholders on Tuesday indicated they would split  their votes on whether to accept Oracle Corp's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> \$8.8  billion hostile takeover bid."
Sci/Tech,"Aggressive marketing and pricing helps Intel climb back out of flash memory hole, but marketwide flash revenue declined."
World," The Bush administration has asked  Congress to quickly lift a ban on U.S. Export Import Bank loans  in Libya and said ""timing is critical"" to help American  companies invest in the oil rich country, according to a letter  released on Tuesday."
World, The United Nations said on  Tuesday it had intervened to stop Ivory Coast radio and  television stations from broadcasting hate messages aimed at  French nationals and other foreigners.
Sci/Tech,"Biometric and smart-card technology will replace passwords to verify ID, Microsoft head Bill Gates says--again."
Sci/Tech,Verizon Wireless service lets users treat people who call them to music rather than the sound of a ringing phone.
Sci/Tech,PC buyers can look forward to DVDs with up to 10 times the storage when Hewlett-Packard debuts Blu-ray compatible machines.
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Wireless lets you choose ""ringback tones"" from a catalog of more than 2,200 songs in 13 different music genres."
World," The Bush administration has asked Congress to quickly lift a ban on U.S. Export Import Bank loans in Libya and said ""timing is critical"" to help American companies invest in the oil rich country, according to a letter released on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Taiwan's largest airline plans to sign a deal tomorrow that clears the way for the Connexion by Boeing in-flight Internet service to be offered on one Boeing 747-400 aircraft that flies between Taiwan and North America.
World," Martin M. Kaplan, a health researcher and former secretary general of the Nobel Peace Prize winning Pugwash conferences on disarmament, has died. He was 89."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems on Monday night posted a prerelease, ""snapshot"" version of Java 2 Standard Edition 6.0, code named Mustang, which represents the next generation of the Java platform. #160;"
Business," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> on  Tuesday said quarterly profit topped its own lowered  expectations as the computer and printer maker saw record  revenues in every business and every region."
World," Sure, there were hours long lines, temperamental electronic machines and some old fashioned misplaced ballots, but America's democracy worked well enough on Nov. 2 to elect a president."
World," President Bush talked by telephone Tuesday with leaders in Sudan, pushing for progress in peace talks to end a 21 year civil war in southern Sudan."
World," The government is making it easier for airports that want to replace federal baggage and passenger screeners with privately employed workers, The Associated Press has learned."
Sci/Tech,"Motorolahas agreed to buy MeshNetworks, a developer of technology and products for rapidly deployed, self-creating wireless mobile networks."
Sci/Tech,"National Geographic News interviews Darwinist Richard Dawkins on evolution and his latest book, <I>The Ancestor's Tale.</I>"
Sci/Tech,"When cities run out of valuable real estate, planners look up. The search for green space is no exception."
Sci/Tech,"Lake Vostok, an Antarctic freshwater lake buried by 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of ice, may host a diverse community of microbial life-forms, scientists say."
Business,"Conrad Black and David Radler  quot;abused their control of a public company and treated it as their personal piggy bank, quot; says Stephen Cutler, the SEC #39;s head of enforcement."
Business,Mart (NYSE: WMT) turned in a decent quarter today (with earnings that exactly matched the consensus estimate). Investors shrugged off the numbers.
Business,Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist on Tuesday issued subpoenas to 11 insurance companies as part of an ongoing investigation into the business practices of the insurance industry.
Sci/Tech,and two days later his company hit another milestone. It released what #39;s easily its most important product in more than nine years.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will offer up to \$600 per server (up to a maximum of \$15,000) to companies who agree to switch from Novell to Windows servers, it has been revealed."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Macintosh(R) computer owners will soon be able to enjoy all the benefits of Sony #39;s award-winning double layer, dual format DVD burning technology with the "
Sports,"Nina Kraft was disqualified as winner of the 2004 Ironman Triathlon World Championship because of drug use, giving Natascha Badmann her fifth title."
World,Ivory Coast #39;s embattled leader sounded one of the first conciliatory notes Tuesday in his West African nation #39;s devastating confrontation with its former colonial 
World,"A nuclear submarine that recently intruded into Japanese waters has been confirmed as belonging to the Chinese Navy. On Friday, the government lodged a strong protest with China over its submarine #39;s incursion "
Sports, Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens went back to describing touchdown patterns instead of explaining sideline confrontations.
Sports," A fired up Lleyton Hewitt underlined  his determination to end the season with a third Masters Cup  title as he rallied past Spain's Carlos Moya 6 7, 6 2, 6 4 to  complete their rain delayed opening match on Tuesday."
Business,  The Association of Flight Attendants will vote later Tuesday on a proposal to authorize a nationwide strike as tensions escalate between financially troubled airlines and their employees over drastic cost saving measures.
Business,"InPhonic Inc., an online retailer of wireless services and equipment, gained as much as 32 percent in its trading debut after the company boosted the size its of initial public offering and priced well above estimates."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   U.S. President George W. Bush will make his first official visit to Canada on Nov. 30, sources say."
Business, Book retailer Borders Group Inc.  on Tuesday posted a quarterly loss versus a year ago profit due to sluggish store traffic and a slowdown in sales of bestsellers.
Business," Book retailer Borders Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BGP.N</A> on Tuesday posted a quarterly loss versus a year ago  profit due to sluggish store traffic and a slowdown in sales of  bestsellers."
Sci/Tech, Mobissimo Inc. officially launched its online travel search engine on Tuesday and said it has added a new service that allows users to search for rental cars.
Business," Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A>, the top home  improvement retailer, on Tuesday reported a 15 percent rise in  third quarter profit, topping estimates, aided by installed  services and sales to contractors."
Business, The dollar edged lower against most  currencies on Tuesday after a government report showing  increased capital flows into the United States did little to  soothe worries over the country's large external imbalances.
Sci/Tech,"Reflecting the uncertainty that has always swirled around Oracle Corp.'s hostile bid for control of PeopleSoft Inc., two major PeopleSoft shareholders have reached opposite conclusions on how to cast their votes on Oracle's buyout offer."
Sci/Tech,The US space agency flies its X-43A hypersonic jet to a speed in excess of nine times the speed of sound.
Business,The board of the country #39;s largest flight attendants union authorized a national strike Tuesday after its president accused the airline industry of using the bankruptcy process to cut workers #39; pay and eliminate other benefits.
Business,"Two executives at Zurich Financial Services AG, the third-biggest US commercial insurer, pleaded guilty to charges they helped rig bids to help an insurance broker give business to favored clients."
Business,"Finance Minister Ralph Goodale says the federal government should achieve an \$5.9-billion surplus this year. That compares to \$9.1 billion in 2003-04, he told the House of Commons finance committee on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Organized gangs are increasingly using networks of zombie PCs to launch attempts to make money, according to VeriSign."
Sci/Tech,"At its Network Computing  #39;04Q4 launch today, Sun Microsystems, Inc. (sun.com) launched the much anticipated Solaris 10 Operating System (OS), addressing the enormous waste of resources forced upon customers "
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America said Tuesday that the agency had begun to file suits against suspected file traders. The MPAA did not disclose how many suits had been filed.
Sports,The Utah Jazz activated point guard Carlos Arroyo from the injured list Tuesday and placed rookie Kris Humphries on it because of tendinitis in his knee.
Sports,Olympique Lyon midfielder Florent Malouda will earn his first cap for France on Wednesday after coach Raymond Domenech named him in his starting line-up for the friendly against Poland.
World,"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will arrive in Srinagar tomorrow on the first leg of his two-day maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir during which his approach would be of looking at the big picture rather than doling out packages, sources in the Prime Minister "
World,"LANDSTUHL, Germany Body armor and getting people out quickly are said to be saving lives in the Fallujah offensive in Iraq. The commander of the biggest US military hospital abroad says she suspects the military "
Sci/Tech,"The local phone giant going after ""young and wireless"" crowd in 2005 with Internet phone plan."
Sci/Tech," Video game publisher Take Two  Interactive Software Inc. and Interscope Records on Tuesday set  a Dec. 7 release for an eight CD soundtrack to ""Grand Theft  Auto: San Andreas,"" Take Two's blockbuster criminal adventure  game."
World," A judge charged a jailed Moroccan on Tuesday with being a leading member of Islamic extremist groups in three countries, including an organization suspected in the killing of a Dutch filmmaker."
Sci/Tech," Video game publisher Take Two Interactive Software Inc. and Interscope Records on Tuesday set a Dec. 7 release for an eight CD soundtrack to ""Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,"" Take Two's blockbuster criminal adventure game."
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. reported Tuesday a 26.5 percent rise in fourth quarter profit on the strength of record revenue growth across all of the computer manufacturing giant's businesses.
Sci/Tech,"Motorola Inc. is acquiring MeshNetworks Inc., developer of a technology that makes it easy to set up and expand wireless networks, in a deal expected to help the world's No. 2 cell phone maker win more government business."
Business," News Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWS.AX target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWS.AX</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWS.N</A>, the media  company built by Rupert Murdoch, will join the Standard    Poor's 500 stock index after the close of trading on Dec. 17,  S P said on Tuesday."
World," Newly elected Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid prodded President Bush and Republicans on Tuesday to join him in working across party lines over the next two years and said, ""I would always rather dance than fight."""
Business," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> on  Tuesday said quarterly profit topped its own lowered  expectations as the computer and printer maker saw record  revenues in every business and every region, sending shares  higher by 9 percent."
Sports," Anaheim Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero claimed the American League MVP award on Tuesday, turning what was supposed to be a tight race into a runaway victory."
Sci/Tech,"Comdex veterans ponder freedom from the annual computing trade show, which normally would be happening in Sin City right about now. "
Business," Shares of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>  fell 6.67 percent on Tuesday, as selling restrictions were  lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early  investors in the newly public Web search company."
Sci/Tech,"The drive also features a unique vertical design for easy placement and portability, and offers connectivity with both i.LINK and hi-speed USB digital interfaces."
World, Tom Daschle bade his fellow Senate Democrats farewell Tuesday with a plea that they seek common ground with Republicans yet continue to fight for the less fortunate.
Sports,England captain David Beckham has dismissed reports of his retiring after the 2006 World Cup finals and revealed his determination to become his country #39;s most capped outfield player.
Sports,"  Vladimir Guerrero left the Montreal Expos after eight seasons, and in his first year with the Anaheim Angels he #39;s been selected the American League Most Valuable Player."
Business,"A third major debt ratings agency has stripped Merck  #38; Co. of its top credit grade, lowering the drug maker's classification by three notches amid concerns stemming from its recall of the arthritis drug Vioxx."
World," Secretary General Kofi Annan, under fire in Washington over the U.N. role in Iraq, said that the United States and the United Nations have the greatest impact on global issues when they work together."
Business,"General Motors Corp. will close a Baltimore assembly plant next year that employs about 1,100 people and makes two van models that are being discontinued, a spokesman for the world's biggest automaker said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Artemis International Solutions has developed software that supports IT portfolio management, project management, activity-based costing and balanced scorecard activities."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's chief Trustworthy Computing strategist, Scott Charney, laid out the company's security efforts at the IT Forum today with all the seriousness one would expect from a former public prosecutor and U.S. Department of Justice cybercrime chief."
Business," Canada is on track to post a budget surplus of  $5.9 billion when the federal government #39;s current fiscal year ends in March, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Europe #39;s unmanned SMART-1 probe established itself in orbit around the moon today after being captured by the moon #39;s gravitational pull.
Sci/Tech,"A TEN-YEAR-OLD grilled cheese sandwich a Florida woman says bears the image of the Virgin Mary was back on eBay today after the internet auction house initially cancelled bids that went up to \$US22,000 (\$28,472)."
Sports,"Anaheim Angels #39; Vladimir Guerrero singles to right against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif."
Sports,The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has activated Carlos Arroyo from the injured list and placed rookie forward Kris Humphries on the injured list.
Sports,"Ann Arbor, MI (U-WIRE) -- Entering Saturday #39;s showdown with archrival Ohio State, sophomore linebacker Prescott Burgess has a very simple goal."
Sports,Luis Aragones has hit back in the racism row after he was grilled by the media ahead of Spain #39;s friendly clash with England. The 63-year-old coach stated that his conscience is clear when asked about remarks 
World,Security has been beefed up in the Valley following reports that the LeT plans to step up violence in the state during Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs visit.
Business,"Wrigley, the world #39;s largest maker of chewing gum, on Monday took a step towards diversifying into other confectionery products with the acquisition for \$1.48bn in cash of Kraft Foods #39; sugar confectionery business."
Business,"Packard (HPQ:NYSE   news   research) bested expectations on earnings and revenue for its fourth quarter, the company said after the bell Tuesday."
Sports,"Somebody named Larry Donald slapped Evander Holyfield silly Saturday night, making us all wonder why the former champ still has a boxing license."
Sports,NEW YORK ABC is apologizing for last night #39;s introduction to  quot;Monday Night Football. quot; There have been complaints from viewers and from the NFL.
Sports,  Germany #39;s Nina Kraft has been stripped of her Hawaii Ironman title after admitting taking the banned blood boosting substance EPO.
Business," News Corp.  , the media company built by Rupert Murdoch, will join the Standard   Poor's 500 stock index after the close of trading on Dec. 17, S P said on Tuesday."
Business," No 2. U.S. book retailer Borders  Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BGP.N</A> on Tuesday posted a quarterly loss versus a  year ago profit, hurt by sluggish store traffic and a slowdown  in sales of bestsellers."
Business,"Packard Co. (HPQ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit that topped its own diminished expectations as the computer and printer maker said it had "
Sports,In week two Notre Dame CB Dwight Ellick and his fellow defensive backs backed up their words and flustered Michigan #39;s vaunted WR corps.
World,"BRITISH-Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan is believed dead after a video surfaced showing a blind-folded woman being shot. Hassan, kidnapped last month in Baghdad, was said by her "
Business," No definitive guide to cooking one on one with chefs exists, but the Shaw Guides, a leading directory of cooking schools, includes many chef listings http://cookforfun.shawguides.com/. Top chefs from around the U.S. have been sprouting up at Lee Jones' Culinary Vegetable Institute in Milan, Ohio, where kitchen technique is taught to small groups of students using vegetables straight from Jones' nearby farm http://www.culinaryvegetableinstitute.com/."
World," CARE Australia, the charity group which employs kidnapped British born Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan, said Wednesday that it appeared she had been killed in Iraq."
Sci/Tech," Shares of Google Inc.  fell 6.67 percent on Tuesday, as selling restrictions were lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early investors in the newly public Web search company."
World,"In Fallujah, US officers say the remaining Iraqi rebels are smart, and adapting to changing battle conditions."
Sports,"Pedro Martinez visits the enemy Tuesday, meeting with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner at New York's spring training complex in Tampa, Fla."
Business,Packard said Tuesday that quarterly profit topped its own lowered expectations as the computer and printer maker saw record revenues in every business and every region.
Business,New York #39;s Attorney General Eliot Spitzer told a US Senate subcommittee Tuesday he expects his insurance industry probe to yield additional guilty pleas.
Business,"No 2. US book retailer Borders Group Inc. (BGP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a quarterly loss versus a year-ago profit, hurt by sluggish store traffic and a slowdown in sales of bestsellers."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) saw its ratings slashed by a third credit ratings agency on Tuesday as Standard  amp; Poor #39;s delivered the final blow "
Business,"Department store operator Nordstrom Inc. on Tuesday said third-quarter profit jumped on higher sales, inventory changes and lower expenses, leading it above Wall Street estimates."
Business,"General Motors Corp., the world #39;s largest automaker, announced Tuesday that the 1,100 remaining workers at its Baltimore assembly plant will lose their jobs next year when "
Business," CanWest Global Communications is acquiring half of the Jerusalem Post, another jewel in Conrad Black #39;s diminished media empire, as part of plans to expand the reach of CanWest #39;s newspaper and Internet business."
Business,"SBC Communications will begin selling residential phone services that use the Internet in 2005, aiming for those in its existing markets who buy broadband access but gave up their traditional home phone."
Sci/Tech,"Nasa #39;s X-43A, the world #39;s fastest jet, was launched over the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday in an attempt to fly at 10 times the speed of sound, Mach 10."
Sci/Tech,PC maker Dell and software company Microsoft have formed a development partnership to improve the way customers manage systems across the enterprise.
Sci/Tech,Today the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) announced today that it had filed an unspecified amount of lawsuits against people who trade Movies using p2p (peer-to-peer) programs.
Sci/Tech,"THE first spacecraft sent from Europe to the Moon has safely entered lunar orbit, scientists behind the mission learnt yesterday. Smart-1, which is powered by a Star "
Sci/Tech,"The project will tap into the power of home PCs to create a virtul supercomputer. By Paul McDougall. As part of a broader effort to spur collaborative research in key industries, IBM on Tuesday launched a project "
Sci/Tech,"An increase in smog sparks a small but measurable increase in deaths, scientists report Wednesday in a study showing the strongest link yet between smog and damage to health."
Sci/Tech,Adobe has announced version 7.0 of its Acrobat document-sharing suite. The new version give creators of PDF documents more options in the ways users can interact with them.
Sports,"Maria Sharapova has capped off a brilliant season by defeating Serena Williams 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 to win the season-ending WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles."
Sports,"In the end, their free LeBron James bobbleheads gyrating in their hands, the sellout crowd at Gund Arena half-heartedly booed at the loss of their free food."
Sports,"Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) pulls in a 50 yard touchdown pass in front of Dallas Cowboys defenders Nathan Jones (33) and Tony Dixon (24) during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, Monday, Nov. 15, 2004."
Sports,"breaking crowd of 6,280 football fans packed into AFC Telford #39;s New Bucks Head to get the chance to see England #39;s Steven Gerrard in action."
Sports," After leading the DePaul women #39;s basketball team to NCAA tournament appearances the past two seasons, Doug Bruno has been rewarded with a contract extension, the school announced Tuesday."
Sports,"COM. I was impressed watching Wake Forest in its season-opening, 97-76 win over George Washington in the Preseason NIT on Monday night."
World,"opposing sanctions, campaigning against the war and working for the survival of the countrys neediest when all other foreign aid workers had fled."
World," The British government announced plans Tuesday to impose a smoking ban across England and Wales. As part of the government #39;s wide ranging  quot;White Paper on Public Health, quot; which also aims to tackle "
Sports," Now that Laura Diaz is starting to see progress, the LPGA Tour season is about to end. But at least she gets one more week, which is all she wanted."
Sports," Russia's Marat Safin rolled to a 6 1,  6 4 win over Guillermo Coria of Argentina at the Masters Cup  Tuesday, the rainy conditions doing little to cool off the  ATP's hottest player."
World," Spain's Basque regional government  called on armed separatist group ETA to renounce violence on  Tuesday, stepping up political pressure on the severely  weakened guerrillas to lay down their arms."
World," Global health leaders meeting in  Mexico this week want nations of the world to spend more on  medical research, not only to develop new cures but to make  those now on the market available to the poor."
Sci/Tech," An unmanned experimental jet broke a world record for speed on Tuesday by accelerating to about 7,000 miles per hour high over the Pacific Ocean in a NASA test of cutting edge engine technology."
Sci/Tech, Mount Everest should be put on a United
Sports," A fired up Lleyton Hewitt underlined  his determination to end the season with a third Masters Cup  title as he rallied past Spain's Carlos Moya 6 7, 6 2, 6 4 to  complete their rain delayed opening match Tuesday."
World," Most of the presidential election provisional ballots rejected so far in Ohio came from people who were not even registered to vote, election officials said after spending nearly two weeks poring over thousands of disputed votes."
World," Seeking to bolster its credentials on global warming, the United States signed an agreement Tuesday with 13 other nations that calls for investing up to  #36;53 million in companies that will profitably control emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas."
World, Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo  said on Tuesday he was committed to reunifying the West African  country but said that it was up to the United Nations to start  disarmament in the world's top cocoa grower.
World, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan  Singh begins his first visit to revolt torn Kashmir on  Wednesday as New Delhi starts pulling troops out of the  disputed Himalayan state hoping to boost the chances for peace.
Sci/Tech,"An unmanned NASA jet was launched over the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday in a bid to demonstrate a radical new engine technology by flying at a world-record 7,000 mph - almost 10 times the speed of sound."
Business,"Packard late Tuesday released the financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter, which ended Oct. 31. The Palo Alto, Calif."
Business,The World Bank said that developing countries are seeing their strongest economic growth in three decades -- and strong growth is likely to continue for the next two years.
Business,"INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ATA Holdings Corp. , announced today that the Company and its principal subsidiary, ATA Airlines, Inc."
Business,  Nordstrom Inc. #39;s income soared 71 percent in its latest quarter as the clothing chain continued to focus on improving merchandise and managing expenses.
Business," President Bush, who swiftly reshuffled his foreign policy team on Tuesday, is planning a more gradual overhaul of his top economic staff, people close to the White House said."
Sci/Tech,EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE - NASA #39;s unpiloted jet briefly reached more than nine times the speed of sound in a test flight on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,The trade group that represents movie studios filed its first round of lawsuits Tuesday against people who allegedly share copyright films on the internet.
Sci/Tech,"After a steady diet of feature announcements throughout most of this year, Sun Microsystems officials formally launched their next-generation operating system this week."
Sci/Tech,"Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Purdue Pharma are the first drugmakers willing to take the plunge and use radio frequency identification technology to protect their US drug supply chains from counterfeiters."
Sci/Tech,"Officials at Microsoft (Quote, Chart) took advantage of their new arrangement with Novell (Quote, Chart) to launch a promotion to get US customers off the NetWare operating system and onto Windows Server 2003."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 16, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Sony Corp. and blue-laser diode maker Nichia Corp. have developed a component that they say is vital to realizing support for Blu-ray Disc and DVD discs in portable devices, they announced on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Seeking to bolster its credentials on global warming, the United States signed an agreement Tuesday with 13 other nations that calls for investing up to \$53 million in companies that will profitably control emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas."
Sci/Tech," NVIDIA today has announced an AGP version of its GeForce 6600 GT, its competitively priced, high performance solution aimed at gamers."
Sports,Australia has drawn 2-2 with Norway in its international friendly at Craven Cottage in London - Tim Cahill and Josip Skoko got the goals for Frank Farina #39;s side.
Sports,DUBLIN: Ireland #39;s all-time leading scorer Robbie Keane struck the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Croatia in an international soccer friendly on Wednesday.
Sports,"ATHENS, Ont. (CP) - David Frost, the agent for jailed former NHL player Mike Danton, has been banned from attending all future games and events of Central Jr."
Sports,The Silicon Valley Bowl is close to finalizing a deal to bring a team from the Mid-American Conference to the game in place of a Pac-10 team.
Sports,"  Donovan McNabb spun away from one would be tackler and sprinted to his right, only to find another defender waiting."
Sports, The Browns waived disgruntled running back James Jackson on Tuesday to make room for a rookie on their roster.
Sports," Carlos Arroyo spent 30 minutes getting pregame treatment, then tried to hustle out onto the court. In such a hurry to rejoin the Utah Jazz, he made a wrong turn and headed toward the buffet line."
World,"KABUL, Nov 16: The latest deadline set by Muslim militants in Afghanistan who threatened to kill three UN hostages passed with no word on their fate on Tuesday, but the government said it was hopeful they would be released."
World,SIR MARK THATCHER is facing an extradition demand from Equatorial Guinea to stand trial over claims that he helped to bankroll an attempted coup in the oil-rich West African state.
Sports, Auburn tailbacks Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown haven't joined in the rush to the Heisman Trophy.
Sci/Tech,"New technical support service lets businesses outsource tuning, patching and monitoring of their PeopleSoft systems."
Sci/Tech,"Looking for a miracle with your meal? You may be in luck. A Florida woman is selling what she claims is a miraculous sandwich, and apparently, it's just what some spiritual bidders are craving. Missing Links"
Business," President Bush, who swiftly  reshuffled his foreign policy team on Tuesday, is planning a  more gradual overhaul of his top economic staff, people close  to the White House said."
Business," U.S. stocks retreated on Tuesday, as a  jump in the Producer Price Index on skyrocketing food and  energy costs raised concerns that the Fed might become more  aggressive with rate increases in the months ahead."
Business,"The Association of Flight Attendants said its union leaders unanimously authorized a strike vote on Tuesday that will begin immediately at bankrupt US carriers, including United Airlines and US Airways."
Business,"Crude oil prices fell Tuesday astraders widely anticipated a continuing increase in US inventories of crude oil. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil futures for "
Business,"WASHINGTON: The deficit at the federal agency that rescues failed US corporate pensions more than doubled to \$23.3 billion in fiscal year 2004, officials said on Monday, with analysts largely blaming bankrupt airlines."
Business,"  PeopleSoft #39;s board could be the target of another shareholder lawsuit over the anti takeover measures it adopted to fend off a hostile bid from rival Oracle, according to a lawyer representing a group of PeopleSoft shareholders."
Business,"Developing nations are this year set to record their strongest economic growth since 1974, the World Bank has said. Many countries are on course to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals of cutting global "
Business,"Two underwriters at Zurich Financial Services AG, the third-biggest US commercial insurer, pleaded guilty to charges they helped rig bids to help an insurance broker give business to favored clients."
Sci/Tech,"The MPAA estimated that global film piracy costs the US movie industry more than \$3 billion annually, but it did not give an estimate for how much online piracy costs the industry."
Sci/Tech,"The study shows that images of fear affect the emotional part of the brain. Since the link between the emotional brain and action is stronger than the link between the visual brain and action, viewing fearful "
Business, U.S. stocks and bonds fell on Tuesday  as a jump in producer prices sparked worries about inflation  and aggressive interest rate hikes.
Sports,"The network #39;s steamy intro to the Philadelphia-Dallas game, featuring a naked Nicollette Sheridan jumping into the arms of Eagles receiver Terrell Owens, drew complaints from viewers and the NFL."
Sports,"A blend of sadness and excitement resonated in Vinny Castilla #39;s voice this afternoon. Despite his popularity and production, Castilla #39;s career with the Rockies is over."
Sports,"The hot stove season got a little hotter on Tuesday, as Pedro Martinez met with the Yankees in Tampa to discuss the possibility of joining the Bronx Bombers."
Sci/Tech,Tired scooter rider enthused to finish coast-to-coast journey across 14 states.
Sci/Tech,"Bowstreet this week launched its Enterprise Portal Solutions, a set of portal-based composite applications designed to bolster employee, partner, and customer productivity."
Sci/Tech,"Packard's troubled Enterprise Storage and Servers group bounced back to profitability during its most recent financial quarter, and the company as a whole saw revenue rise 8 percent to  $21.4 billion, the Palo Alto, California, company reported Tuesday."
World," The US Army has acknowledged  quot;no fault or negligence quot; in the April 2003 attack on a Baghdad hotel that killed two reporters, a rights group said, even though the military knew that hundreds of journalists were based there."
Sci/Tech," Internet Protocol version 6 will improve VoIP quality, other wireless services."
World," Iranian hard liners on Tuesday criticized a nuclear deal reached with European nations, saying Iran gained nothing in return for suspending the nuclear enrichment process."
Sci/Tech," SANTA CLARA, CALIF.  #8211; Enterprises that in the past may have been leery of open source alternatives to commercial software have opened up to the concept, panelists said here Tuesday at an SDForum conference entitled ""Open Source  #8211; Entering the Mainstream. #8221;"
Sci/Tech," Bowstreet this week launched its Enterprise Portal Solutions, a set of portal based composite applications designed to bolster employee, partner, and customer productivity."
Sci/Tech,"Internet Protocol version 6 will improve VoIP quality, other wireless services."
Sports, Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger and coach Jim Tressel defended the school's football program Tuesday against charges that players were paid by boosters and coddled academically.
Business,"Black was charged with fraud yesterday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing him of using the company as, what they termed, his personal piggy bank."
World," Iran said Monday that it was suspending uranium enrichment and related activities briefly, voluntarily and in hopes of building confidence in the world that its nuclear ambitions are peaceful."
World,"As Yasser Arafat was being brought for burial, and even before a Palestinian leadership has arisen that will prove that it is heading in a new direction, British Prime Minister Tony Blair went "
Business,"Motorola Inc. has agreed to buy MeshNetworks Inc., a developer of technology and products for rapidly deployed, self-creating wireless mobile networks."
Business,Borders Group Inc. said Tuesday that it swung to a loss in the fiscal third quarter as fewer customers came to stores and best seller sales declined.
Business,"News Corp. (NWS.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) (NWS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the media company built by Rupert Murdoch, will join the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 stock index after the close of trading on Dec. 17, S amp;P said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) launched its initiative to file lawsuits against online movie traders on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly 40 years after US and Soviet space probes orbited the moon, the European Space Agency has put its own satellite into lunar orbit."
Sci/Tech,"THE rapid spread of fear that can cause crush injuries and serious accidents in crowds could be provoked by an innate reaction to body language, a provocative new study has found."
Sci/Tech,"Packard said Tuesday that it will bring products using Blu Ray next generation optical technology to market in late 2005. In January, both HP and Dell announced their support for the Blu Ray specification "
Sports,"WIMBLEDON champion Maria Sharapova capped her stunning year by overcoming an injured Serena Williams 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles yesterday."
Business,"THE growth of the world economy is poised to slow sharply next year as oil pressures continue and China attempts a soft landing, the World Bank said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"More than 30 years after the last Apollo mission, European scientists have made it to the moon. Their experimental Smart-1 probe, powered by a revolutionary Star Trek-style thruster, has entered into orbit around the lunar surface."
Sports,France defender Mikael Silvestre has hit out at the lack of communication from national coach Raymond Domenech. The 27-year-old Manchester United defender was left out of France #39;s squad for Wednesday #39;s friendly with Poland.
Sci/Tech," Academy Award winning screenwriter Roger Avary has sued Microsoft Corp. in California for purportedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio after the software giant sought his advice for winning over women to videogames, his attorney said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Oracle Corp.'s takeover tug of war with rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. intensified Tuesday as two shareholders who own nearly 20 percent of PeopleSoft's stock indicated they are prepared to line up on opposite sides of the battle lines.
World," Daniel E. Troy, chief counsel for the Food and Drug Administration, resigned Tuesday with plans to return to the private sector."
Sci/Tech," Academy Award winning screenwriter  Roger Avary has sued Microsoft Corp. in California for  purportedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio after  the software giant sought his advice for winning over women to  videogames, his attorney said on Tuesday."
World,Ivory Coast's leader vows not to block peace moves in the divided nation as the UN imposes an arms embargo.
World," President Bush on Tuesday picked National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, who once tutored him on global affairs, to be his top diplomat, saying her foreign policy experience and struggle against racism uniquely qualified her to be America's ""face to the world"" as secretary of state."
World," Revelations of bid rigging within the insurance industry may lead Congress to a ""Pandora's box"" of unethical conduct, a top investigator told Congress on Tuesday, just before two more executives pleaded guilty."
Sci/Tech," Melting glaciers caused by climate change are posing an urgent threat to Mount Everest's unique environment, activists said Wednesday, launching a campaign to protect the Himalayan mountain range and the world's highest peak."
World,"For hip-hop stars, there is nothing glamorous about being out of control. The late rapper burned hot in a world where stars are supposed to stay cool."
Sci/Tech," A fuel efficient, compact spacecraft has made it into lunar orbit, signaling Europe's first successful mission to the moon and putting the inexpensive probe on course to study the lunar surface, officials said Tuesday."
Business," Health care organizations not considering offshore outsourcing are missing out on significant cost savings, but administrators need to be aware of potential risks, including lax handling of data security by some vendors and the effect on employee morale, a health care IT analyst said Tuesday."
Sports, Lindsay Davenport finished No. 1 in the world for the third time in the year end WTA rankings released Tuesday.
Sports," Three months after prosecutors dropped a sexual assault charge against Kobe Bryant, attorneys for the NBA star prepared to return to court for the first hearing in a civil lawsuit filed by his accuser."
Business,"Packard Co., the world #39;s No. 2 personal computer maker, said fourth quarter profit rose 27 percent, exceeding its forecast, as sales of servers rebounded and PC revenue set a record."
Business,"The battle for PeopleSoft intensified on Tuesday, with the company #39;s two top shareholders said to be taking opposite sides in the software maker #39;s struggle against an \$8.8 billion hostile bid by its bigger rival Oracle."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch, sunny news junkie. After the annual shareholder meeting of Fox Entertainment Group (nyse: FOX - news - people ), Murdoch said he saw a niche for a new cable business news channel that #39;d offer "
Sports," The Expos made their first big splash since announcing their move to Washington, agreeing Tuesday to a  #36;6.2 million, two year contract with third baseman Vinny Castilla and a  #36;16.8 million, four year deal with shortstop Cristian Guzman."
Business,"The developing countries will enjoy the strongest economic growth in three decades this year andshould continue to enjoy solid expansion in 2005 and 2006, the World Bank predicted on Tuesday."
Business,"FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Many Arkansans and Oklahomans could have money coming and not know it, federal officials said Tuesday. The Internal Revenue Service announced that more than 1,500 residents in both states have unclaimed tax refunds."
Business,"Captain Chuck Anderson from the Salvation Army is spraying the kettles red, in preparation for their annual Christmas fundraiser. He says, quot;Last year we helped almost 1500 children and senior citizens and over 600 families."
Sci/Tech,"EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, United States : A US hypersonic experimental scramjet, the X-43A, clocked up a test flight at a world record speed 10 times faster than sound, NASA said."
Sci/Tech,"The FDA said the Viagra ads were so suggestive they touted the drug #39;s effectiveness, thereby requiring a description of the evidence for the claim and the possible side effects."
Sci/Tech,"PARIS The first European spacecraft sent to the Moon has entered orbit there, the European Space Agency said on Tuesday. The SMART-1 spacecraft reached its closest point to the Moon so far, coming within 5,000 "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Dell launched a new initiative program for their enterprise consumers that promise to be productive and cost efficient.
Sci/Tech,"At yesterday #39;s official launch of the new Solaris 10 operating system in San Jose, Calif., Sun executives said Solaris will be issued next January under an  quot;open-source quot; licensing plan similar to that used by the rival operating system Linux and the "
Sci/Tech,"MIAMI Nov 16, 2004 - The Internet auction house eBay Inc. reversed itself Tuesday and is allowing bids for half of a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich that its owner says bears the image of the Virgin Mary."
Sci/Tech,Academy Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary has sued Microsoft Corp. in California for purportedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio after the software giant sought his 
Sci/Tech,A battle over next-generation disc standards could create a rift in console game storage. Which side are you on? There are few who contest the fact that the acceptance of CD-ROM and then DVD-ROM standards 
Sports,Robbie Keane scored his 24th international goal as the Republic of Ireland beat Croatia 1-0 in an exhibition soccer match. Australia and Norway drew 2-2.
Sports,"The Giants are on the clock again, and it is a race against time as dramatic as the one that ended in April when they made the trade for Eli Manning."
Sports,"PULLMAN, Wash. -- Washington State officials hope to avoid a repeat of 2002 #39;s post-Apple Cup melee by having more police on site and stressing good sportsmanship at the game Saturday."
Sports,"There was a bizarre feeling to events yesterday, hearing two Wales coaches talking about New Zealand looking for a victory, but then, it is an unprecedented situation."
World,What Tony Blair disarmingly calls his  quot;damn high wire act quot; is getting shakier. The bridge between Europe and the United States has become a frayed rope in a tug-of-war match.
World,THE HAGUE Dutch leaders debated Tuesday about invoking a rarely used law banning blasphemy in response to a wave of ethnic tension and violence.
Business, Australian diversified nickel producer WMC Resources Ltd. (WMC) on Wednesday said it hasn #39;t received any new takeover proposals.
Business,Packard Co. reported Tuesday a 26.5 per cent rise in fourth quarter profit on the strength of record revenue growth across all of the computer manufacturing giant #39;s businesses.
Business,"Motorola has agreed to buy MeshNetworks, a developer of technology and products for rapidly deployed, self-creating wireless mobile networks."
Sci/Tech,The US space agency (NASA) says an unmanned supersonic jet Tuesday succeeded in breaking a speed record. NASA says preliminary data from its X-43A experimental aircraft shows it reached speeds 
Sci/Tech,"The LA Times today has the story (free reg. required ) of a notable Hollywood figure suing Microsoft over an Xbox game:  quot;If this were one of his screenplays, Roger Avary might have sent gun-packing, wisecracking thugs to settle his beef with Bill Gates."
Sci/Tech,A substantial price cut and footprint squeeze show a new commitment from Dell to getting its enterprise-class blade servers into data centres.
Sci/Tech," quot;Apple #39;s iPod has lately been subject to the Rumor of the Week, quot; Rich Duprey writes for The Motley Fool.  quot;Gaming is the latest rumor to have attracted attention."
Sports,"The Republic of Ireland #39;s leading scorer, Robbie Keane, extended his record to 24 goals as Brian Kerrs side beat Croatia 1-0 in a friendly at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on Tuesday."
Sports,"England captain David Beckham and Michael Owen, playing at a home from home in Wednesday #39;s friendly against Spain, have points to prove at the Bernabeu."
Sports,"The National Football League has thrown a penalty flag at ABC television, and the network has apologized, for its literal use of locker-room humor to promote the new hit drama  quot;Desperate Housewives."
Sports,Major League Baseball #39;s Vladimir Guerrero of the Anaheim Angels has wrapped up his inaugural season in the American League by winning the Most Valuable Player Award.
Sports,"Few who witnessed the decisive sucker-punch try by Ireland #39;s Ronan O #39;Gara in Dublin last Saturday, scored while the Springbok captain John Smit was engaged in a lengthy conference with his team on the subject of illegal ball-killing, would use the word "
Sports," Despite a recent rash of injuries, the University of Miami #39;s 12th ranked football team conducted a normal Tuesday practice with full contact work at the Greentree Practice Fields."
World,"When Margaret Hassan was kidnapped in October, her car was waved down by two men in Iraqi police uniforms. Gunmen surrounded the car and dragged Ms Hassan #39;s driver and unarmed guard from their seats."
World,"Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announced on Tuesday that Tokyo would not support the idea to solve the problem of southern Kuril Islands and peace treaty with Moscow by getting just two islands, Shikotan and Habomai."
World, China and Argentina signed accords on Tuesday that could bring nearly  #36;20 billion in investment from the Asian giant over the next 10 years for the capital starved Latin American economy.
Sci/Tech, A trade group representing seven major movie studios filed a first wave of lawsuits against individuals they say are offering pirated copies of films using Internet based peer to peer file sharing programs.
Sci/Tech,"Some 10 years ago, Miami resident Diana Duyser made a grilled cheese sandwich. But not just any grilled cheese sandwich. This one bears the image of the mother of Christ, Duyser claims: The Blessed Virgin Mary, in bread-and-cheese form."
Sports,England captain David Beckham has denied reports that he plans to retire from international soccer after the 2006 World Cup and said he wants to play for his country as long as possible.
Sports,"time world champion Niki Lauda says Formula One #39;s new team Red Bull Racing should sign up David Coulthard. Austrian energy drink maker Red Bull bought the Jaguar team from Ford earlier this week, and "
Sports,"World doubles top players Daniel Nestor of Canada and Mark Knowles of Bahamas Tuesday defeated Zimbabweans Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) at the ATP Masters Cup held in Houston, the United States."
World,"For all but the most elderly Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, portraits of Yasser Arafat, in outdoor posters, framed in public buildings, smaller pictures in the most humble homes of "
Sci/Tech,"ObjectWeb, a consortium focused on delivery of open source infrastructure technologies, announced Tuesday that eXo Platform SARL has joined the consortium and that its Enterprise Portal Solution (EPS) will be hosted by ObjectWeb."
Sci/Tech," ObjectWeb, a consortium focused on delivery of open source infrastructure technologies, announced Tuesday that eXo Platform SARL has joined the consortium and that its Enterprise Portal Solution (EPS) will be hosted by ObjectWeb."
Sci/Tech,"Report backed by pro-visa group sees shortages in high-skill occupations, a view not shared by all."
Sci/Tech,"Prominent venture capitalist at Silicon Valley's New Enterprise Associates wants to ""see if I can design a working life for myself."""
Sci/Tech,SBC Communications plans to announce that it will pay \$400 million to Microsoft for software used to deliver TV programming over high-speed data lines.
Sci/Tech," Universal Music Group has licensed songs from its stable of artists including U2 and Eminem to a company that has developed technology designed to prevent the unauthorized distribution of audio tracks over online file sharing networks, a source familiar with the venture said."
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc. is acquiring MeshNetworks Inc., developer of a technology that makes it easy to set up and expand wireless networks, in a deal expected to help the world's No. 2 cell phone maker win more government business."
World," Peru named three new judges to hear the retrial of Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman, officials said Tuesday, replacing jurists who stepped down and caused his first public trial to collapse."
World," A bomb exploded in a movie theater in northwestern Pakistan early Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 29 others, police said."
World," President Bush is ready to shift his education focus to older students, building on the law he pushed through before terrorism and war came to define his presidency."
World," Congressional negotiators have reached agreement on major changes in special education, aiming to boost discipline in class, better identify children with disabilities, get help to students earlier and reduce lawsuits by parents."
World,"High levels of  may be killing off people living in cities around the world, experts suspect."
Sci/Tech,"Marvel Enterprises, IP guardian of The Hulk and untold other fictional freaks, is suing the creators of the hot online game ""City of Heroes,"" claiming that characters in the game are virtually identical to Marvel characters. Missing Links"
Sports,"Vladimir Guerrero of the Anaheim Angels won the A.L. Most Valuable Player award, easily beating the second-place finisher, Gary Sheffield of the Yankees."
Business,BRUSSELS European finance officials on Tuesday called on the United States to take concrete action to halt the slide of the dollar.
Business,Vodafone is to hand out 6bn to shareholders this year thanks to a doubling of its dividend and an increase in its share buy-back programme.
Business,A date has been announced for the inclusion of Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corporation in a key share market index in the United States.
Business,"Wholesale prices in the United States jumped 1.7 percent in October as a result of sharply higherenergy and food costs, the Labor Department reported on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,By staff writers and wires. NASA says it has broken the world speed record for powered flight with an experimental jet that has just flown at 10 times the speed of sound.
Sci/Tech,"An audit found improvement in the Environmental Protection Agency #39;s recent budgets, including a reduction of the Superfund deficit from \$82.7 million to \$7.6 million in 2004."
Sci/Tech,"com November 16, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. After years of bitter battles between copyright holders and file-swapping services, the outlines of a partial truce are emerging that may soon see "
Sci/Tech,"  Several lobbying camps from different industries and ideologies are joining forces to fight an overhaul of copyright law, which they say would radically shift in favor of Hollywood and the record companies and which Congress might try to "
Sports,"Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he is ready to make his comeback at Middlesbrough after a two-month injury absence. Gerrard, who broke a bone in his foot during Liverpool #39;s 2-1 Premier "
Sports,"ALBUQUERQUE, NM Nov 16, 2004 - New Mexico signed coach Rocky Long a contract extension through 2009 on Tuesday. While details of the new contract are still being worked out, Long is getting a pay raise of "
Sports, Tampa Bay inked former Buc and Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson on Tuesday to add depth to its suddenly thin safety position.
Sports,"After tearing up the track in the first six rounds of NASCAR #39;s new 10-race, playoff-style championship format, Kurt Busch is looking a little more Matt Kenseth-esque these days."
Sports,"  In the wake of Maurice Clarett #39;s accusations of impropriety within the Ohio State football program, Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel and athletic director Andy Geiger defended the program Tuesday."
Sports,Greece host Kazakhstan on Wednesday night in a game that the home-side is looking only for the maximum in order to remain in the fight for the top places of the second group.
World,"(Nairobi, November 18, 2004) - The impunity enjoyed by the Sudanese authorities in their ongoing atrocities in Darfur demonstrates why the near-final peace deal to end the country #39;s North-South conflict must include accountability for human rights abuses "
World,"The prime witness in an alleged coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea repudiated his confession Tuesday, saying it was coerced by interrogators who threatened him with death."
Business, The dollar idled near seven month lows  against the yen on Wednesday as traders considered what  officials from the Group of 20 countries might say about recent  weakness in the U.S. currency at an upcoming meeting.
Business,"ST. PAUL, Minn. Saint Paul Travelers Companies says it has been subpoenaed by the New York attorney general for documents relating to its business practices."
Business,"As it reported results on Tuesday, the Vodafone Group, the world #39;s largest mobile phone operator, said that it would double dividends and increase a share buyback program by 1 billion (\$1.9 billion)."
Sci/Tech,"An unmanned experimental jet broke a world record for speed on Tuesday, cruising over the Pacific Ocean at just under 7,000 miles per hour in a NASA test of cutting-edge  quot;scramjet quot; engine technology."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has introduced a package of tools, training and technical support designed to lure users away from Novell #39;s Netware, to Windows Server 2003."
Sports,BRIAN KERR finished the international year on a high with this friendly win at Lansdowne Road. Republic of Ireland boss Kerr has taken his side to the top of Group Four in World Cup qualifying 
World,"The Arab world is enormous and complex. In today #39;s world of terrorism and radical groups, it #39;s important not to lump all Arabs or all Muslims into one mound of extremism."
Sports,"England midfielder Steven Gerrard says he is ready to make his comeback for Liverpool at Middlesbrough on Saturday, after a two-month injury absence."
World,UN Security Council ambassadors were still quibbling over how best to pressure Sudan and rebels to end two different wars in the country even as they left for Kenya on Tuesday for a meeting on the crisis.
Business,"GORDON Brown yesterday fired off yet another political salvo at Brussels, as he dismissed a call from the European Commission to increase its spending limit by 35 per cent."
Business,"LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas Wal-Mart Stores, the world #39;s largest retailer, on Tuesday reported a 12.7 percent rise in its earnings in the third quarter, meeting Wall Street expectations, but its stock fell on worries over its sales outlook."
Sci/Tech,"The SMART-1 probe made it to within 3,100 miles of the moon yesterday morning, and will now begin spinning its way closer to the surface, the European Space Agency (ESA) said."
Sci/Tech,"As it strives to improve its reputation in the server and desktop management arena, Microsoft announced on Tuesday Virtual Server 2005 and Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 as well as the first public beta of Windows Update Services."
Sci/Tech,"Sony and blue-laser diode maker Nichia have developed a component that they say is vital to realizing support for Blu-ray Disc and DVD discs in portable devices, they announced this week."
Sports,TOTTENHAM striker Robbie Keane scored his 24th international goal last night as the Republic of Ireland beat Croatia 1-0 in a friendly international in Dublin.
Sports,Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has attempted to shake the team out of their Euro2004 championship hangover by insisting that they dont deserve a place in World Cup 2006 if they cant defeat lowly Kazakhstan at home.
Sports," If the Boston Red Sox want to keep Jason Varitek, they might have to give him a no trade clause."
World,"Government plans to ban smoking in the majority of enclosed public spaces in England, ranging from offices to restaurants, within four years were labelled a  quot;bodge quot; yesterday."
World,MOSUL - US and Iraqi troops recaptured police stations and secured bridges in the northern city of Mosul on Tuesday in an offensive aimed at pushing out fighters supporting the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah.
World,Slain right wing politician Pim Fortuyn has been voted the greatest Dutchman of all time by television viewers in the Netherlands.
Sports," Weber State football coach Jerry Graybeal resigned Tuesday after a 1 10 season, the worst in the program's 43 year history."
Sports,"Redskins quarterback Patrick Ramsey, for the first time since preseason, will spend time working with the first-team offense."
Sports,Virginia Tech opened the season unranked but climbed to No. 15 with a 7-2 record going into Thursday night's game against Maryland.
Sports,The Orioles name former Florida Marlins scout Joe Jordan director of scouting on Tuesday. Jordan worked with VP Jim Beattie from 1997 to 2001 with the Expos.
Sports,"One person not surprised by Virginia Tech's successful season is Ralph Friedgen, who says quarterback Bryan Randall is the key."
World," Ten Colombian police officers were killed on Tuesday in an ambush by the National Liberation Army, or ELN, in the worst attack by the Marxist group in years, authorities told Reuters."
Sci/Tech," Hunters soon may be able to sit at their computers and blast away at animals on a Texas ranch via the Internet, a prospect that has state wildlife officials up in arms."
World,A streamlined process supplies beds and social workers more quickly and eliminates the system's rundown gateway in the Bronx.
World,"The deputy director for exhibitions relived her two-and-a-half-year race to transport, store and reinstall the Modern's collection in time for the museum's reopening on Saturday."
World,"Bested by a Republican campaign emphasizing Christian faith, some Democrats are scrambling to shake off their secular image, stepping up efforts to organize the ""religious left."""
Business,"Chinas fixed-asset investment in October was up 26.4 percent from a year earlier, down from the previous month but at a level analysts said was still high enough for Beijing to keep a tight grip on credit."
Business,"VODAFONE, the mobile phone giant, yesterday confirmed it is to reward patient shareholders by doubling its interim dividend following a  quot;robust quot; set of first-half figures."
Sci/Tech,"NASA engineers shattered the aircraft speed record on Tuesday by flying their unmanned X-43A jet off the coast of California at nearly 6,600 miles per hour."
Sports," Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier left Tuesday night's game against Phoenix with strained hip, then guard Jason Terry was lost to a sprained ankle."
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt was able to get off the mark after an overnight delay at the Masters Cup here yesterday. The Australian former world No 1 completed his opening round-robin contest, defeating Carlos Moya, of Spain, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4."
Sports,"Weber State football coach Jerry Graybeal has stepped down after a 1-10 season, the worst in the program #39;s 43-year history. Graybeal informed athletics director William J. Weidner of his decision Tuesday and "
Sports,com. The rumors that Pedro Martinez would be meeting with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in Tampa started rippling through Red Sox Nation around midday on Tuesday.
World,"Tom Friedman, in his column  quot;Jews, Israel and America, quot; offers an unrealistic solution that is at odds with recent history and the current geopolitical environment:  quot;... One thing that Israel "
Sports,"According to the International Ice Hockey Federation, 276 N.H.L. players have signed with European teams. Could hockey be headed for a new world order?"
Sports,"Coach Bill Parcells refused to talk about his future in Dallas, a tenure that may be short-lived if the Cowboys' troubles continue."
Sports,"The last time Eli Manning made a debut as a starting quarterback, his coach, David Cutcliffe of Ole Miss, had goose bumps."
Business,"China #39;s spending on construction and factory equipment edged lower in October, but there was no sign of a major cutback despite efforts to curb lending for such investments."
World,"John Reid, the health secretary, yesterday championed personal choice over state dictation as he launched the government #39;s wide-ranging blueprint for disease prevention ranging from smoking bans to personal health trainers, curbs on advertising junk food "
Business, The dollar idled near seven month lows against the yen on Wednesday as traders considered what officials from the Group of 20 countries might say about recent weakness in the U.S. currency at an upcoming meeting.
Sci/Tech,"The world's highest peak should put on a UN danger list to force action on global warming, campaigners say."
Business," The dollar hovered above 7 month lows  against the yen, pressuring shares in Japanese exporters, but  stocks elsewhere in Asia neared a 5 year high as upbeat  earnings from Hewlett Packard boosted tech stocks."
Business,SBC Communications will pay \$400 million to Microsoft for software used to deliver TV programming over high-speed data lines.
Business,"Senate governmental affairs subcommittee hearing on insurance brokerage policies, with Eliot Spitzer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut scheduled to testify."
Business,"Sander - who sold her fashion house to Prada four years ago, left four months later, then made a dramatic comeback in 2003 - has left the company again."
World,"The U.S. military raced into the streets of Mosul to root out bands of rebels. Also, a kidnapped aid worker is feared dead."
Business,"Developing countries will enjoy their best year of economic growth in 2004, producing a  quot;spectacular quot; drop in poverty around the world, the World Bank said yesterday."
Business,Vodafone made good on its promise to return more cash to shareholders yesterday with a doubling of its half-year dividend and plans to buy back a further 2.2bn of shares over the next four months.
Business," News Corp., the media company built by Rupert Murdoch, will join the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 stock index after the close of trading on Dec. 17, S amp;P said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The first European spacecraft to be sent to the moon has entered lunar orbit, according to the European Space Agency. The SMART-1 spacecraft has reached its closest point from the moon so far, coming within 5,000 kilometres of the lunar surface."
Sci/Tech,MSN #39;s beta search tool has been out for a week and has already created a controversy with a search for  quot;more evil than Satan quot; throwing up Google #39;s home page as its first match.
Sci/Tech,"The Santa Clara, Calif.-based chip giant climbed back up the rankings in the flash memory market in the third quarter, according to research firm iSuppli, thanks to its pricing strategy."
Sports,Anaheim Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was named Most Valuable Player in the American League Tuesday. Guerrero received 21 of 28 first-place votes and 354 points in balloting 
Sports,"Sometimes George Steinbrenner does his own negotiating, and on Tuesday, ESPN has learned, he met face-to-face with the most prominent free agent pitcher on the market -- Pedro Martinez, who "
World,"American troops and Iraqi security forces launched a major operation to regain control of Mosul yesterday, after a week of lawlessness which saw large parts of Iraq #39;s third city fall under the control of militants determined to open a new front in the "
World,The Chilean government said Tuesday that the presidency of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) has helped Chile to deepen relations withthe Asia-Pacific region.
Sports," Antoine Walker had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from an 11 point deficit in the final 6:11 to beat the Houston Rockets 88 84 Tuesday night."
Sports,Maryland's women's basketball team pulls out a tough 74-72 victory over Xavier when it blocks Kristy Wallner's attempt to tie the game for Xavier in the closing seconds.
World," Leftist rebels ambushed a police convoy Tuesday in northeastern Colombia, killing at least nine officers and wounding three others, authorities said. A 10th policeman was killed in a separate incident."
World," PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP)   A bomb exploded in a cinema during a screening early Wednesday in northwestern Pakistan, killing two people and injuring 29 others, police said."
Business, The dollar idled near seven month lows  against the yen on Wednesday as traders considered what  officials from the Group of 20 countries might say about recent  weakness in the U.S. currency at an upcoming meeting.
Sports,The Red Sox' Pedro Martnez met with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in a potential bid to dramatically change his status in the Bronx and in Boston.
World,Militants attack a stadium in Srinagar hours before the Indian prime minister is due to address a rally.
World,"Craftspeople could soon overtake farmers as the biggest contributors to the rural economy, a report says."
Sci/Tech,"Shares of Google, the newly public Web search company, fell 6.7 percent as selling restrictions were lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early investors."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to prevent the loss of children, a few schools have begun monitoring student movements using technology similar to that used to track livestock and retail shipments."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSofts top shareholder, Capital Guardian Trust, has decided to support Oracles \$8.8 billion hostile takeover, but the No. 2 holder, Private Capital Management, has decided against it."
World,"New Delhi: The two-day visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Jammu and Kashmir, starting on Wednesday will focus more on reconstruction and development of the state, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said."
World,"SANTIAGO : Asia-Pacific power brokers, starring US Secretary of State Colin Powell, convene here Wednesday determined to suppress terrorism, free up world trade and thwart North Korean nuclear ambitions."
Sports,It's time to talk about the serious risks and potential benefits of building an expensive ballpark in Washington.
Sports,Approximately 500 D.C. United fans gathered at RFK Stadium on Tuesday to celebrate the team's victory in Sunday's MLS Cup.
Business,BUENOS AIRES : China #39;s President Hu Jintao and Argentine President Nestor Kirchner signed cooperation agreements as Chinese companies pledged investments of 20 billion US dollars.
Sci/Tech,"In this photo released by NASA, the X-43A  quot;scramjet quot; is seen attached to a modified Pegasus rocket under the wing of a B-52 aircraft before its release off the Southern California coast Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004."
Sports,"Virginia Tech was picked to finish in the middle of the pack in its first year in the ACC. Instead, it heads into the final weeks of the season with a chance to win the conference title."
Sports," Tim Duncan had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and began a key third quarter burst that helped the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 99 81 Tuesday night."
Sports, Mustafa Shakur scored 23 points and Ivan Radenovic 20  #151; both career highs  #151; in 10th ranked Arizona's often sloppy 80 69 victory over San Diego Tuesday night in the first round of the Preseason NIT.
Sports," Ray Allen scored a season high 37 points to carry the Seattle SuperSonics to their seventh straight victory, a 103 95 win over the 76ers in Philadelphia Tuesday."
World,"A new method of diagnosing heart disease takes only seconds to conduct, but critics say the technique is ripe for overuse."
World,"Hoping to prevent the loss of a child, a few schools have begun monitoring students' arrivals and departures using technology similar to that used to track livestock."
Business,A huge jump in wholesale prices sent stocks falling yesterday as investors worried that rising oil prices were taking a toll on the overall economy.
Business,"S amp;P has announced changes to its indices in the US and Australia in relation to News Corporation. After trading closes on Friday December 17, 2004 New Corp."
Sci/Tech,"A small, pilotless NASA aircraft set a speed record for jet planes on Tuesday when it dashed out over the Pacific Ocean at almost 10 times the speed of sound, project officials announced."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Corp. on Tuesday demonstrated the use of IPv6, the next generation Internet protocol, on a handset. The Finnish company demonstrated what it called the industry #39;s  quot;first Mobile IPv6 call."
Sports,"Football star David Beckham said Monday that he turned down a good part in MGMs The Pink Panther, staring Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Beyonce Knowles and Jean Reno."
Sports,England boss Sven Goran Eriksson insists the row between Manchester United and Arsenal will not spill over into tonight #39;s international against Spain.
Sports, New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield revealed Tuesday that he and his wife were targeted by a blackmailer.
World," Militants early Wednesday launched an attack near a stadium in Kashmir where Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is due to address a rally later, police said."
World,US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on Tuesday termed Ecuador an ally in the combat against terrorism and drug trafficking. Rumsfeld made the remarks at a joint press conference 
World," Sen. Arlen Specter gained ground Tuesday toward winning the Senate Judiciary Committee chairmanship, which was thrown into doubt after he said judges who oppose abortion rights would face confirmation problems."
World," President Bush will make his first official visit to Canada on Nov. 30, meeting Prime Minister Paul Martin for talks ranging from security for the world's longest undefended border to commerce between these major trading partners, officials said Tuesday."
World, Supporters of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay proposed a Republican rules change Tuesday that would protect the Texan's leadership position if he were to be indicted by a Texas grand jury that already charged three of his associates.
World, The government announced Tuesday that it will make it easier for airports to replace federal baggage and passenger screeners with privately employed workers.
Sports, Stock car racing in Canada received a boost Tuesday as NASCAR announced a multi year operational and marketing agreement with CASCAR.
World,"<p></p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Ten Colombian police officerswere killed on Tuesday in an ambush by the National LiberationArmy, or ELN, in the worst attack by the Marxist group inyears, authorities told Reuters.</p>"
Sports, NBA commissioner David Stern believes the Sacramento Kings will secure funding for a new arena in plenty of time to prevent the team from leaving Northern California.
Sports,Mustafa Shakur scores 23 points and Ivan Radenovic 20 in 10th-ranked Arizona's often-sloppy 80-69 victory over San Diego Tuesday.
World,The expiration of WTO textile quotas at the end of 2004 is expected to jeopardize jobs in some of the world's poorest places as the textile industry uproots to consolidate in low-cost China.
Sports,"According to the International Ice Hockey Federation, 276 N.H.L. players have signed with European teams. Could hockey be headed for a new world order?"
Business,The president of the nation #39;s largest flight attendants union yesterday vowed that its members would go on a nationwide strike if US Airways and United Airlines are allowed to nullify their labor contracts in bankruptcy court.
Business,"CRUDE oil futures eased below \$US46 a barrel in Asia today as traders awaited the weekly US crude inventory report, which has helped bring down prices in recent weeks by showing a recovery in supplies."
Business,"Wholesale inflation rose last month at the fastest pace in more than 14 years, largely because of steep jumps in energy and food costs, the government reported yesterday, raising concerns "
Business,The Consumer Price Index is a measure of the average price level of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. Monthly changes in the CPI represent the rate of inflation.
Business,LOS ANGELES An audit has concluded that a public relations firm overbilled the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power by more than four (m) million dollars.
Business,"General Motors Corp. said yesterday that it will shut its 70-year-old van factory in southeast Baltimore next year, confirming a closure that some 1,100 workers have long expected but that state officials had hoped to stave off."
Sci/Tech,"A tiny unmanned NASA  quot;scramjet #39; #39; soared above the Pacific Ocean Tuesday at nearly 10 times the speed of sound, or almost 7,000 mph (11,263 kph), in a record-breaking demonstration of a radical new engine technology."
Sci/Tech,"BERLIN, Nov. 16 -- A small spacecraft has made it into lunar orbit, marking a key milestone in Europe #39;s first successful mission to the moon and setting the stage for the craft to begin studying the lunar "
Sci/Tech,"The folk at eBay were unbelievers in the cheesy miracle: one half of a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich, the owner of which claimed it bore the image of the Virgin Mary."
Sci/Tech,IBM has launched a network to harness the power of idle computers around the world. It #39;s trying to create one massive PC to help out in scientific research in what could become the world #39;s largest public computing grid.
Sports,By The Associated Press. Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield said yesterday that he and his wife were the targets of a blackmailer who claimed to have embarrassing videotapes showing her having sex with a professional musician.
Sports,"AUSTRALIA coach Frank Farina believes Harry Kewell #39;s nightmare season is about to change for the good, declaring the Liverpool midfielder is returning to form."
Sports,"  Antoine Walker had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from an 11 point deficit in the final 6:11 to beat the Houston Rockets 88 84."
World,"Political leaders have condemned the apparent murder of aid worker Margaret Hassan by her Iraqi kidnappers. Tony Blair said it was  quot;abhorrent quot;, while Irish premier Bertie Ahern said her kidnappers  quot;stand condemned by."
World,"Equatorial Guinea resumed on Tuesday the trial of 19 suspected mercenaries accused of plotting a coup in the oil-rich African country, after a two-month adjournment to give "
World," Moscow, November 17 KAZINFORM   Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is planning to discuss with his Japanese colleague Nobutaka Machimura relations between the two countries, including the peace treaty problem."
Business,"Charlie Rose, the TV interviewer, is taping five shows back to back of Silicon Valley heavyweights."
Sports," Andy Roddick waited out a rain delay and then held off Tim Henman of Great Britain for a 7 5, 7 6 (6) victory in the first round of the ATP Masters Cup championship Tuesday night."
Sports,THE Gunners - for the time being at least - have lost the knack of putting teams away. Draws with Southampton and West Brom in their last two Premiership games at Highbury highlight Arsenal #39;s current shortcomings 
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc.  late on Tuesday launched Personals Premier, a premium online dating service aimed at attracting serious relationship seekers with deeper pockets."
Sci/Tech,"Prominent venture capitalist at Silicon Valley's New Enterprise Associates wants to ""see if I can design a working life for myself."""
Sports,"SAN JOSE, Calif. _ So it has finally happened. The smoldering fumes of steroid smoke have burst into flames around Barry Bonds. According to his own grand-jury testimony, leaked to the San Francisco Chronicle "
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. today reported net income for its fiscal fourth quarter of  $1.09 billion, compared with  $862 million during the same quarter a year earlier."
Sci/Tech,"Reflecting the uncertainty that has always swirled around Oracle's hostile bid for control of PeopleSoft, two major PeopleSoft shareholders have reached opposite conclusions about how to cast their votes on Oracle's buyout offer."
Business,"Federal prosecutors are investigating whether the wife of Enrons former chairman, Kenneth Lay, engaged in insider trading just before the company collapsed, people involved in the case said."
Business,Starbucks has received F.D.A. approval to use recycled paper in their cups. The company says no one else uses recycled paper.
Sci/Tech,"RSS feeds, search alerts and other information monitoring technologies are great, but often end up providing too much of a good thing.  PubSub is a 'matching engine' that offers a promising new way to keep up to date while alleviating information overload."
Business,"Nordstrom Inc. beat its cautious forecasts once again, posting a 71 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, reaping the benefits of a streamlined inventory system while focusing on improving its merchandise."
Business,"A former crematory operator accused of dumping 334 bodies and passing off cement dust as ashes has agreed to a plea deal requiring him to serve no more than 12 years in prison, the Associated Press learned Tuesday."
Business,"The District of Columbia ranks ahead of all 50 states in women #39;s median wage, while Maryland is a close second and Virginia ranks eighth, according to a new state-by-state report on the status of women."
Business,"The developing countries will enjoy the strongest economic growth in three decades this year and should continue to enjoy solid expansion in 2005 and 2006, the World Bank predicted on Tuesday."
Business,Packard Co. on Tuesday said quarterly profit topped its own lowered expectations as the computer and printer maker saw record revenues in every business 
Business,"A public relations company billed the city #39;s Department of Water and Power for more than \$4 million in questionable costs that it should repay, according to an audit released Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s experimental X-43A, a sleek unpiloted forerunner to a routine space launcher or a blindingly fast airliner, streaked above the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday to establish a speed record for jet aircraft of about 6,600 mph."
Sci/Tech,Pharmaceutical companies love to tout their drug ads as examples of consumer education. But that argument hardly stands up in Pfizer #39;s (PFE ) latest Viagra pitches.
Sci/Tech,IBM hopes to give a boost to large-scale public grid computing projects with the launch of the new  quot;World Community Grid. quot;.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is on the move again. As it has in the past, the software giant is trying to elbow aside rivals who have pioneered new markets."
Sports,"New Zealand made the rare move of resting its captain, and Wales named three changes for their rugby Test at Millennium Stadium on Saturday."
Sports," Peja Stojakovic scored 29 points, Mike Bibby added 27 and the Sacramento Kings kept the Chicago Bulls winless with a 113 106 victory on Tuesday night."
World," Revered Queen Sirikit has urged all Thais to work with the government in its fight against the violence in the largely Muslim south, where almost 500 people have been killed since January."
World," EU lawmakers are expected finally to declare the European Union's new executive arm fit for office Thursday, ending an unprecedented three week state of limbo for the expanding bloc."
Business," SBC Communications, the No. 2 U.S.  telecommunications company, has agreed to pay  $400 million to  Microsoft Corp. for software that can deliver television via  high speed data lines, The New York Times reported on  Wednesday."
Business," Oil prices eased again early on  Wednesday, hovering around  $46 a barrel ahead of weekly U.S.  data expected to show fuel stocks rising in time for winter."
Business,"General Motors Corp. plans to close its Baltimore manufacturing operations next year, shuttering a factory that employs 1,100 hourly and salaried workers."
Business,"Record revenue growth across all of Hewlett-Packard Co. #39;s business units, particularly in its consumer electronics division, helped generate strong fourth-quarter earnings for the computer giant."
Business,"Preliminary investigations in New York, Connecticut and California suggest that insurance companies frequently pay insurance brokers and agents undisclosed compensation -- including cash, loans "
Sports,"Vladimir Guerrero wins the American League MVP award Tuesday, just the fifth time a player switched leagues and earned the honor in his first season with his new team."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood #39;s top studios tried to knock the wind out of the sails of Internet movie pirates yesterday, filing the first wave of lawsuits against people they say are illegally sharing online copies of films."
Sci/Tech,"This image of a cheese sandwich was taken from the www.ebay.com Web site. Sandwich owner Diana Duyser, of Hollywood, put the sandwich up for sale last week, drawing bids as high as \$22,000 before eBay pulled the item Sunday night."
Sports,"LeBron James scored 33 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved over .500 for the first time in more than three years with their fourth straight victory, a "
Sports,Vladimir Guerrero had such a huge impact during the final week of the season that voting for the American League Most Valuable Player award wasn #39;t even close.
Sports,"Tucson, AZ (Sports Network) - Mustafa Shakur led three Arizona players who scored at least 20 points as the 10th-ranked Wildcats opened their 2004-05 season with an 80-69 victory over San Diego at the McKale Center in the first round of the Preseason NIT."
Sports,"Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel and the school #39;s athletics director, Andy Geiger, defended the besieged program Tuesday -eiger delivering a vigorous "
World,"Malabo - Equatorial Guinea intends to seek the extradition of Mark Thatcher, son of the former British prime minister, in connection with the alleged coup plot, a government source here has said."
World,"Thailand #39;s Queen Sirikit urged thecountry to unit to solve ongoing violence in the Muslim-dominated deep south. In a emotional plea for peace in the region, the Queen said theinnocent "
World, An outright ban on fox hunting with dogs in England and Wales appeared inevitable after a majority of over 100 MPs in the House of Commons rejected last ditch compromises on the blood sport.
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications, the No. 2 U.S. telecommunications company, has agreed to pay  #36;400 million to Microsoft Corp. for software that can deliver television via high speed data lines, The New York Times reported on Wednesday."
World," Two Islamic militants were killed in a fierce gunbattle with security forces near a stadium in Kashmir where Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was later due to speak, an army spokesman said."
Sci/Tech,"A new method of diagnosing heart disease takes only seconds to conduct, but critics say the technique is ripe for overuse."
Sci/Tech,"Boston Scientific announces an investment in  and strategic partnership with  REVA Medical, which is working on a polymer successor to todays metal stents that would be biodegradable in the body."
Sports," Marko Jaric had 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 101 89 victory over the Toronto Raptors."
Business,The Hewlett-Packard Company said yesterday that its profits rose 27 percent in the fourth quarter as revenues reached record levels across its business lines.
Business,Two midlevel employees of the Zurich American Insurance Company pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges related to the rigging of bids that investigators say was organized by the Global Broking unit of Marsh  amp; McLennan.
Business,"As the Salvation Army kicks off its annual red-kettle program today, a growing number of retailers, from Best Buy to Target, are banning Salvation Army bell ringers "
Business,"The chairman of the News Corporation, Rupert Murdoch, may be telling investors and the media that his relationship with his counterpart at Liberty Media, John C. Malone, is friendly, as he did yesterday at an annual meeting."
Sports,"Sacramento Kings #39; Peja Stojakovic, left, of Serbia-Montenegro, and Chicago Bulls #39; Andres Nocioni of Argentina battle for a loose ball on the sidelines in Sacramento, Calif."
World,The saddest thing about the American election of George Bush is that in the long run it will make the United States irrelevant in all matters save that we have the power to blow the 
Business," Upbeat earnings from U.S. computer  company Hewlett Packard drove an index of Asian stocks outside  of Japan toward a 5 year high, but the dollar's weakness  against the yen pressured shares in Japanese exporters."
Business," Four companies are planning to hire more than 10,000 workers for new homeland security-related jobs in Virginia over the next five years, Gov. Mark R. Warner is to announce today."
Business," General Motors Corp. said yesterday that it will shut its 70-year-old van factory in southeast Baltimore next year, confirming a closure that some 1,100 workers have long expected but that state officials had hoped to stave off."
Business," The District of Columbia ranks ahead of all 50 states in women's median wage, while Maryland is a close second and Virginia ranks eighth, according to a new state-by-state report on the status of women."
Business,"  Preliminary investigations in New York, Connecticut and California suggest that insurance companies frequently pay insurance brokers and agents undisclosed compensation -- including cash, loans, stock and exotic trips -- for steering health, automobile and other retail insurance business to them, state officials told Congress yesterday."
World,The senior US general in Iraq expresses concern about the ability of Iraqi forces to cope with election security.
Business," Wholesale inflation rose last month at the fastest pace in more than 14 years, largely because of steep jumps in energy and food costs, the government reported yesterday, raising concerns that businesses may be under growing pressure to raise consumer prices."
Sports,"Jason Thomas scores a career-high 23 points and grabs 11 rebounds to help American withstand a late Vermont rally and beat the Catamounts, 67-64."
World," Aid worker Margaret Hassan's apparent murder by her kidnappers in Iraq caused shock and dismay among Australians and employees of the charity group that employed her, CARE Australia."
World," Indian soldiers killed two militants after a fierce gunbattle in Srinagar on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in the city to promote peace in the disputed region."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   A strong domestic economy and healthy global demand means Ottawa is on pace to record another whopping budget surplus    #36;8.9 billion   this fiscal year, says Finance Minister Ralph Goodale."
Sci/Tech," More than 15,000 species, from sharks to frogs to fir trees, are facing extinction and the total is rising faster than ever before, conservationists and scientists said Wednesday."
World, STANCE: Condoleezza Rice has been both protege and mentor to President Bush in his first four years in the White House and has never indicated publicly any difference in view with him.
World, The Republican election victory and the sheer weight of record deficits are shaping a pair of mammoth budget bills that the GOP is trying to shove through Congress during its lame duck session.
World," Israel vowed on Tuesday to respond against militants who launched a cross border rocket attack into the Jewish state from southern Lebanon, but said it would act with restraint to avoid inflaming the situation."
Sci/Tech,"Verizon Communications Inc., which has been in discussions with New York and New Jersey over whether to keep its headquarters in Manhattan, has put out feelers to Virginia as well..<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Shares of InPhonic Inc., a Washington reseller of wireless service and telephones over the Internet, rose 26 percent Tuesday on their first day of trading..<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,The board of the country #39;s largest flight attendants union authorized a national strike Tuesday after its president said the airline industry is using the bankruptcy process to threaten workers #39; livelihoods.
Sci/Tech, A trade group representing seven major movie studios filed a first wave of lawsuits against individuals they say are offering pirated copies of films using peer to peer file sharing programs.
Sci/Tech,BrianWCarver writes  quot;Reuters reports that IBM and top scientific research organizations are joining forces in a humanitarian effort to tap the unused power of millions of computers and help solve complex social problems.
Sci/Tech,"Albatron Technology today announced the Nvidia-based AGP6600 and AGP6600GT VGA cards, both of which are designed for the AGP 8x interface."
Sports,"ranked Andy Roddick of the United States edged Tim Henman of Britain for a 7 5, 7 6 (8 6)victory Tuesday night in the first round of the ATP Masters Cup championship."
Sports,"They partied in the streets yesterday in the Dominican Republic, where the president declared a national holiday after Anaheim #39;s Vladimir Guerrero won the American "
Sports,"ABC apologized Tuesday for beginning this week #39;s Monday Night Football telecast with a tease sequence in which Nicolette Sheridan, star of ABC #39;s top-rated domestic drama, attempted to seduce "
Sports,Life doesn #39;t get much better than being a successful quarterback in the NFL. Tom Brady dates actresses. Brett Favre has a best-selling book.
Sports,"CHICAGO  In July of 2002, community activist Derrick Mosley blasted State Sen. James Meeks, who had been named successor to the president of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition, for offering spiritual counseling to prominent people accused of sexual offenses."
Sports,"New Mexico, on the verge of going to a third straight bowl game, Tuesday gave coach Rocky Long a contract extension through 2009. While details of the new contract are still being worked "
Sports,Maurice Clarett #39;s charges against Ohio State are so unsettling that the NCAA may do more than round up the usual suspects this time.
Sports, The Heat wasn #39;t overly concerned about its 0 2 record against Western Conference teams heading into Tuesday #39;s game at Minnesota.
World,Asia-Pacific leaders attending the annual summit in Santiago this week are being asked to consider establishing a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP).
World,"France has no intention of making Yasser Arafat #39;s medical records public and will leave the decision about what to do with them up to his family, the foreign minister said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"A sleek NASA X-43A aircraft set a world speed record Tuesday, flying at more than 6,600 mph in a test flight that eventually could revolutionize air travel and space exploration."
Sports,"Vladimir Guerrero provided an instant return on Anaheim #39;s five-year, \$70 million, free-agent investment, and Tuesday was named the American League MVP by the Baseball Writers Association of America."
Sports,"George Steinbrenner met with Pedro Martinez yesterday in Tampa, perhaps setting the stage for the most mind-blowing defection between enemies since Babe Ruth."
World,"Gunshots echoed in the heart of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir Wednesday morning, just a few hours before Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives."
World,"As fighting winds down, US troops face an even more difficult mission in Fallujah winning the people #39;s allegiance. Planners want to "
World, Thailand's respected queen has made a rare public appeal for the nation to unite to end violence in the troubled Muslim majority south where nearly 550 people have died this year.
World,Shares in Google have fallen 6.7 as employees and early investors in the web search take advantage of the first chance to sell their holdings.
Sports,"The group of fans approached the coach after spotting her on a street in downtown New Orleans, eager to share their admiration of her team, even though it was missing from the women's Final Four."
Sports,"The Patriots worked out former Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson Monday, according to the NFL's daily personnel notice, but by last night the safety had agreed to terms with his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."
Sports,ABC apologized yesterday for a steamy intro to  quot;Monday Night Football quot; after receiving complaints from viewers and the NFL.
Sports,"The Revolution will expose some of their most experienced and respected players to the Major League Soccer expansion draft, scheduled for Friday to stock new teams in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City."
Sports,"Coach: Bill Gibbons (20th year, 393-172). Last year: 13-15, 8-6 (fourth in Patriot League)."
Sports,"The University of Connecticut is still not sure what life will be like without Diana Taurasi, the two-time national player of the year who led the Huskies to three straight national championships. Taurasi, who was the No. 1 draft pick in the WNBA last spring (Phoenix Mercury), lost only eight games in her four-year career."
Sports,"Coach: Kathy Delaney-Smith (23d year, 335-240). Last year: 16-11, 9-5 (tied for second in Ivy League)."
Sports,"Declaring,  quot;Boston, the ball is in your court, quot; the NCAA yesterday tipped off an 18-month drive to pay for the 2006 Women's Final Four at the FleetCenter, which is expected to cost \$2.3 million, with a ceremony at the State House."
World,"  Islamic militant groups behind many suicide bombings dismissed yesterday a call from Mahmoud Abbas, the interim Palestinian leader, to halt attacks in the run up to a Jan. 9 election to replace Yasser Arafat."
Sports,"With a 90-59 record in five years at Merrimack , Ann McInerney has set some high standards."
World,"  France has no intention of making Yasser Arafat's medical records public and will leave the decision about what to do with them up to his family, the foreign minister said yesterday."
Sports,Anyone looking for a last-minute retirement gift for Somerset boys' soccer coach Whit Horton should consider picking up a copy of Journey's Greatest Hits so the Blue Raiders can blast  quot;Don't Stop Believing quot; during their warmups this weekend.
World,"  China expressed regret through diplomatic channels yesterday that one of its nuclear powered submarines intruded into Japanese territorial waters last week for  quot;technical reasons, quot; Japanese officials said."
World,"  Four hundred years after King James I denounced tobacco as  quot;loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, quot; the British government is taking heed. It announced plans yesterday to ban smoking in most public places, including restaurants and any pub that serves food."
Sports,"It took a year, but Quincy's volleyball team has bragging rights in the city again."
Sports,"For many coaches, their last home game after 41 years on the job would be an emotionally charged event that becomes bigger than the game."
Sports,"  Certain programs are expected to compete for championships every year in local high school sports, such as Catholic Memorial in ice hockey and Everett in football."
Sports,"Even without their star rusher, the No. 3 Brockton Boxers continued rolling last night, turning in a dominant defensive effort to handle New Bedford, 32-6."
Business," Upbeat earnings from U.S. computer company Hewlett Packard drove an index of Asian stocks outside of Japan toward a 5 year high, but the dollar's weakness against the yen pressured shares in Japanese exporters."
Sports," Jim Leyland still wants to manage again despite being turned down by the Philadelphia Phillies, but has little interest in any job that wouldn't allow him to return regularly to his Pittsburgh home."
Business, Singapore cut its growth forecast for this year to 8.0 8.5 percent from 8.0 9.0 percent following a sharp slowdown in the third quarter and warned of uncertainties ahead for 2005.
Business,"This holiday season's retail conundrum: to silence the bells, or let them ring. As the Salvation Army kicks off its annual red-kettle program today, a growing number of retailers, from Best Buy to Target, are banning Salvation Army bell ringers from their doors -- to avoid having to choose between competing charities and out of concern for customers, they say."
Business,"Bradford C. Bleidt, the investment adviser and radio entrepreneur accused of stealing as much as \$20 million from clients over two decades, hid his activities from regulators by keeping two sets of books: one for investors whose funds were put into legitimate accounts, and a secret second set that kept track of money he stole from investors and put in ..."
Business,"If hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, then a small-business person scorned by his bank comes in second."
Business,Michael Brightman is reminded daily that workers in New Delhi do the same job he does. His Indian counterparts routinely direct AT amp;T customers to him for long-distance billing problems that the New Delhi workers can't answer.
Business,Jim Pinder lost his job to India before most people had ever heard of ''offshoring. quot;
Business,"When Ferdinand Alvaro Jr. wanted to start a minority-owned law firm in Boston three years ago, he immediately ran into trouble. The Puerto Rican lawyer and his partners, two black men, made presentations to the cream of Boston's downtown: banks, mutual funds, and other companies throughout the financial district."
Business,"Even with a degree in finance from Bentley College and a year working for a financial planning firm, John Tosti found the prospect of planning for retirement so intimidating that he avoided organizing his savings."
Business,Wholesale prices -- catapulted by more expensive energy and food -- soared last month by the largest amount in more than 14 years.
Business,Two major PeopleSoft Inc. shareholders yesterday indicated they would split their votes on whether to accept Oracle Corp's \$8.8 billion hostile takeover bid.
Business,"The nation's largest flight attendants union said yesterday it would hold strike authorization votes at four major airlines, accusing the industry of using the bankruptcy process to cut workers' pay and other benefits."
Business,"Disclosures of bid-rigging within the insurance industry may lead Congress to a ''Pandora's box quot; of unethical conduct, a top investigator told Congress yesterday, just before two more executives pleaded guilty."
Business,"The state's highest court affirmed an already approved 2.5 percent average increase in auto insurance premiums for this year, but said the insurance commissioner may have to revise her decision in a way that would ease premiums for certain drivers. The Supreme Judicial Court rejected Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly's challenge of a new formula used by Insurance Commissioner Julianne ..."
Business,Christopher F. Egan met yesterday afternoon with lawyers at the Securities and Exchange Commission in an effort to keep his planned purchase of radio station WBIX-AM on track.
Business,"Norfolk County Treasurer Joseph Connolly makes \$89,000 a year. His wife, Elaine, has a hotel job, and they own a home in Weymouth. Connolly also has two part-time jobs, one of them a seat on the Weymouth City Council, another teaching at Curry College. By most standards this family would be considered well off."
World," Despite protests from anti abortion activists, Sen. Arlen Specter is moving closer to locking down the spot as next year's Judiciary Committee chairman and shepherd to President Bush's judicial nominees in the Senate."
World," Last year's U.S. led invasion of Iraq  and ousting of President Saddam Hussein has made the world more  dangerous, French President Jacques Chirac said on the eve of a  state visit to key U.S. ally Britain."
Business,"Developing countries with substantial reserves in US dollars will lose wealth if the American currency depreciates further, but are unlikely to quickly offload their "
Business,"China pledged to invest \$19.7 billion in Argentine railroad, energy, telecommunications and housing projects over the next 10 years, an Argentina government official said."
Business,"Two of PeopleSoft #39;s (PSFT) largest shareholders indicated Tuesday that they would split on supporting Oracle #39;s (ORCL) \$8.8 billion takeover bid for its business software rival, plunging the deal into uncertainty."
Business,"In the back of the DeKalb Farmers Market, a worker heaves 50-pound bags of Thai rice from a truck docked at the warehouse. Through a large door, he throws the sacks, an image of the Earth embossed on each one."
Sci/Tech,"An unmanned experimental jet has broken a world record for speed, cruising over the Pacific Ocean at just under 7000 miles (11,265km) per hour in a NASA test of cutting-edge  quot;scramjet quot; engine technology."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood studios went to Denver federal court Tuesday, filing two lawsuits against 22 unnamed Coloradans suspected of swapping pirated copies of movies over the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is campaigning for Novell NetWare users, again. This time Microsoft is wooing Netware users with a migration package that contains several incentives ranging from tools, prescriptive "
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt let the first set slip away after an overnight rain delay. He wasn #39;t about to allow the trend to continue. Hewitt came back from a first-set lag to beat Carlos Moya 6-7 (7-5), 6-2, 6-4 in a "
Sports,"  Linebacker Joey Porter of the Pittsburgh Steelers and running back William Green of the Cleveland Browns were fined  $10,000 each by the NFL on Tuesday for their fight before Sunday #39;s game."
Sports,Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge will tonight be handed the chance to stake his claim as the long-term solution to Englands left-sided midfield conundrum.
Sports,"In a skit with Philadelphia receiver Terrell Owens,  quot;Desperate Housewives quot; actress Nicollette Sheridan was shown wearing just a towel in the Eagles #39; locker room."
Sports, How valuable has Danny Fortson been to the Seattle SuperSonics? He #39;s having an impact on the team even when he #39;s not playing.
Sports,"For a team without a budget, the Expos made a big early splash in free agency. In their first major moves since announcing their relocation to Washington, the Expos on Tuesday agreed to terms with third baseman "
World,"US and Iraqi troops stormed insurgent-held police stations and neighborhoods in Mosul today, launching an offensive to retake parts of this northern Iraqi city where gunmen staged a mass uprising last week in support of fighters in "
Business,BRUSSELS: Euro-zone finance ministers yesterday stepped up pressure on the US to show its strong dollar policy was more than just rhetoric even though they feared their calls were falling on deaf ears.
Sci/Tech,"Handheld game devices and satellite radio receiver vie for gadget fans' attention with camcorders, big LCD TV, and more."
Business,"LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, reported a 12.7 percent increase in its third-quarter earnings."
Business,"Even with the surge of energy prices, Fed policy-makers said  #39;inflation and longer-term inflation expectations remain well-contained."
Business,"Following a policy of trust-but-verify, Rupert Murdoch said Tuesday that he wants formal assurance that Liberty Media Chairman John Malone won #39;t make a run at his News Corp."
Business,"  Zurich Financial Services (ZZ:001107539) said Wednesday that third quarter net profits fell 31 percent to  $454 million, hit by the impact of hurricanes."
Business,"Equipped with bells and the familiar red kettles, local Salvation Army volunteers and clients will hit the streets this weekend for the agency #39;s annual kettle campaign."
Sci/Tech,"NASA on Tuesday successfully conducted the final and fastest test flight of an unmanned experimental jet, at a record nearly 10 times the speed of sound, or 11,260 km per hour, it is reported."
Sci/Tech,"Taking a page from the music industry #39;s playbook, the movie industry filed lawsuits in St. Louis and elsewhere Tuesday as part of a national campaign to crack down on piracy online."
Sci/Tech,"Seattle, November 17: For people trying to get their aging parents on the web so they can read e-mail and get digital photos of the family, Microsoft Corp has a message: Don #39;t give up."
Sci/Tech,"After Novell slapped a lawsuit on Microsoft, blaming it for the death of its office productivity suite WordPerfect, the Redmond giant seems furious."
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt knows how it feels to be No. 1 in the world. Anything less is no big deal to him. Hewitt rallied to beat Carlos Moya 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in a first-round match at the ATP Masters Cup Championships "
Sports,"The PO Little League will hold an election of officers meeting at 7 pm Thursday at the YMCA. All officers, coaches, volunteers and interested parents are urged to attend."
Sports,Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge will be handed the chance to stake his claim as the long-term solution to England #39;s left-sided midfield conundrum.
Sports,"With three of the top four contenders for the American League #39;s Most Valuable Player award from his country, Dominican Republic president Leonel Fernandez felt it was safe to host a celebration "
Sports,  Be prepared for the worst. That could be the message NHL Players Association executive director Bob Goodenow conveys to player agents at a meeting today.
World,"  Margaret Hassan spent a large part of her 59 years helping needy Iraqis. On Tuesday, her friends and family said they believed her captors had executed her, unjustly ending her life in the land she had adopted as her home."
Sci/Tech," Handheld game devices and satellite radio receiver vie for gadget fans' attention with camcorders, big LCD TV, and more."
Sci/Tech,"A tiny pilotless NASA jet soared above the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday at nearly 10 times the speed of sound, almost 7,000 miles an hour, thanks to a radical new engine technology."
Business,"China and Argentina have decided to establish and develop a  quot;strategic partnership, quot; Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Argentine counterpart Nestor Kirchner said Tuesday in Buenos Aires."
Business,Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer brought his campaign to retain his company #39;s dominance in the Indian software market to the country #39;s leadership yesterday.
Business,"Soaring energy costs and a surge in food prices contributed to a surprising 1.7 percent rise in US producer prices in October, the Labor Department reported Tuesday -- the biggest gain in almost 15 years."
Business,Rupert Murdoch said yesterday he expects to launch his new Fox business channel next summer and that it will be easy to compete against CNBC.
Business,"Disclosures of bid-rigging within the insurance industry may lead Congress to a  #39; #39;Pandora #39;s box quot; of unethical conduct, a top investigator told Congress "
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s X-43 unmanned aircraft hit a record 6,600 mph Tuesday in the program #39;s final test flight, providing researchers with data for use on future ultra-high-speed aircraft and spacecraft."
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America on Tuesday filed its first wave of lawsuits against people it alleges have traded illegally copied movies online, a practice the MPAA says represents "
Sci/Tech,"Charles F. Wurster is professor emeritus of environmental sciences at Stony Brook University and is a member of the board of Environmental Defense, a nonprofit organization."
Sci/Tech,IBM and several of the world #39;s leading scientific and philanthropic groups this week launched a project that would put millions of PCs to work on research problems ranging from Alzheimer #39;s to disaster forecasting.
Sci/Tech,"Game Stop employee Lisa Hargreaves pulls out a stack of games for waiting customers at the University Mall in Davis Calif., at the stroke of midnight Nov. 9, 2004, as fans lined up to get first crack at the \$50 sequel from Microsoft Corp."
Sports,Vladimir Guerrero had such a powerful presence during the final week of the season that voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award wasn #39;t close.
Sports,"A naked Nicollette Sheridan, playing a character who specializes in sleeping around the neighborhood, jumps into the arms of the Eagles #39; Terrell Owens, the most infamous superstar in the NFL."
Sports," The difference between the two halves of the NBA used to be as distinct as red states and blue states. Teams residing on the left side of the country preferred an up tempo game, while everyone else plodded through half court sets."
World,LONDON: French President Jacques Chirac said in a newspaper interview yesterday that Britain has gained nothing from its support for the United States-led invasion of Iraq.
Business,HONOLULU -- The country #39;s largest flight attendants union is calling for a national strike against four airlines now in bankruptcy.
Business,Greek Finance Minister George Alogoskoufis said Europe alone can #39;t halt the euro #39;s rise and the US and Japan would have to pitch in to buy dollars to end the decline of the American currency.
Business,"Vodafone Group doubled its interim dividend to 1.91p, the top end of forecasts, and extended a full-year share buy-back programme after strong underlying results."
Business,"NEW YORK: American Express on Monday sued credit card associations Visa and MasterCard and eight banks for damages from what it called anti-competitive practices that prevented 20,000 US banks from using its credit card products."
Business,Packard Co. shares jumped as much as 9 percent in Europe after the computer maker said fourth  quarter profit beat its forecast and Chief Executive Carly Fiorina said she #39;s fixed 
Business,Rupert Murdoch wants to put up another gate to keep media mogul John Malone from buying a bigger stake in his kingdom. One week after adopting a poison pill to protect his News Corp.
Business,"  As the deadline for what Oracle Corp. has called its  quot;best and final quot; offer for PeopleSoft Inc. looms, two of the unwilling takeover target #39;s top shareholders were split Tuesday on whether to back the  $9.2 billion bid."
Sci/Tech,"A tiny unmanned NASA  quot;scramjet quot; soared above the Pacific Ocean yesterday at nearly 10 times the speed of sound, or almost 7,000 mph, in a record-breaking demonstration of a radical new engine technology."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Nov 17, 2004 - Following the lead of record companies who curtailed rampant Internet piracy by targeting even small-time file swappers, Hollywood studios have launched a first wave of lawsuits against people who allegedly downloaded recent "
Sci/Tech,"Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon is about to start. The unmanned, solar energy driven SMART-1 spacecraft has entered the orbit around the Moon."
Sci/Tech,"If the Human Genome Project gave biologists the equivalent of a parts list for a car, then the latest biology mega-project will be like the instructions that show how the parts combine to make an operating fuel injector."
Sci/Tech,AN ACADEMY Award winning screenwriter has sued the mighty Microsoft saying it stole his idea for a virtual yoga studio when it issued  quot;Yourself!
Sci/Tech,"After months of speculation and two  quot;preview quot; releases, Microsoft unwraps its new MSN search engine, the first major competitor to join Web search major leagues in nearly a year."
Sci/Tech,"With Halo 2 racking up record sales and eager fans rushing to Microsoft #39;s Xbox Live online gaming service to compete with other gamers from around the world, it should be an exciting time for Xbox enthusiasts."
Sports,"Back in Dallas, Steve Nash deftly ran the Phoenix offense and set up his new teammates with one smooth pass after another. Kevin Garnett kept the ball in his own hands, outclassing Shaquille O #39;Neal all night."
Sports,"Tim Cahill revealed he thought Australia deserved to win tonights international match with Norway at Craven Cottage. Norway took the lead through Steffen Iversen shortly before half-time, before Tim Cahill "
Sports,"DALLAS, United States : Steve Nash reminded the Dallas Mavericks how impressive a National Basketball Association player he can be, scoring 17 points and adding 18 assists to lead Phoenix in a 107-101 triumph here."
Sports,Maybe coach Lenny Wilkens should make copies of the game tape of the Knicks #39; 99-81 loss last night at SBC Center and distribute them to his players as required viewing.
Sports,"The colossal sign that is draped around one end of the American Airlines Arena is a rather imposing spectacle, to say the least. Theres little doubt that Dwyane Wade has achieved star status in south Florida."
Sports,"When Archie Manning heard his 23-year-old son would be starting against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, he remembered what his other quarterback son told him after his first NFL start."
World,"US and Iraqi forces secured more than three quarters of Mosul #39;s police stations as calm prevailed following last week #39;s flare up in violence that saw insurgents raid police buildings in the city, the US military said."
World,  Militant groups behind many suicide bombings dismissed a call from interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday to halt attacks in the days leading up to a Jan. 9 election to replace Yasser Arafat.
World,"Washington, Nov 17 (PTI) US Secretary of State Colin Powell, facing his last weeks on the job, will travel to the Middle East as scheduled to accelerate prospects for peacemaking, the State Department has said."
World,Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has said he would be willing to consider coordinating his unilateral plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip with the Palestinians if the new leadership shows willingness to fight  quot;terror quot;.
Sports,Junior defenseman Jacob Micflikier scored a pair of goals and Preston Callander had three assists as the University of New Hampshire men's team handed Merrimack a 4-1 Hockey East loss last night in North Andover.
Sports, Vladimir Guerrero figured someone from his baseball crazed country would be chosen as the American League's Most Valuable Player.
Business," US Treasury Secretary John Snow acknowledged that big US deficits are playing a role in global economic imbalances, but cited a  quot;shared responsibility quot; to fix the problems."
Sports,"For the second time in two seasons, the Jets on Sunday will welcome Chad Pennington back after an extended absence because of injury."
Business,State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer told a subcommittee of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday that he expects more criminal pleas in connection with his investigation into price collusion and conflicts of interest in the insurance 
Business,"A former crematory operator accused of dumping 334 bodies, including those of Tennesseans, and passing off cement dust as their ashes has struck a plea deal that calls for up "
Business,"awaited audit, released by the high court of publishing, confirmed Newsday #39;s admission that its circulation was heavily inflated and cut the size of its New York City edition."
Sci/Tech,"A total of 12,000 counterfeit track suits bearing the Nike logo were discovered in a 40-foot container by the container monitoring unit of the Customs Department."
Sports,"Tim Cahill says he feels Australia deserved to win last night #39;s international match with Norway at Craven Cottage. Norway took the lead through Steffen Iversen shortly before half-time, before Tim Cahill and "
Sports,Mustafa Shakur scored 23 and Ivan Radenovic 20 - both career highs - in No.10 Arizona #39;s 80-69 victory over San Diego on Tuesday in the first round of the Preseason NIT.
World," Last year's U.S. led invasion of Iraq  and ousting of President Saddam Hussein has, if anything, made  the world more dangerous, French President Jacques Chirac said  on the eve of a state visit to key U.S. ally Britain."
World,The assault on the city was accompanied by a pledge from U.S. officials to rebuild it after the offensive was complete. But keeping that promise may prove more difficult than anticipated.
World,A businessman is suing Michael Jackson for \$3m alleging he is owed for unpaid loans and producing fees.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letter</strong> An insight into piracy rates
Sci/Tech,A human rights group has suggested a mandatory flash on camera mobiles would counter illicit photography.
Sports,Only the nave or willfully ignorant seem not to understand that drug use has been widespread for many years in elite sport.
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. stock dropped more than 6 percent yesterday as tens of millions of new shares held by early investors and employees of the search engine giant became available for sale for the first time.
World," Tokyo stocks edged lower Wednesday for the second straight day, led by export dependent technology and automobile issues following Wall Street's overnight retreat. The U.S. dollar slid against the Japanese yen."
World," Iran's government is conducting nuclear  activities linked to a covert atomic weapons program at a  military site unknown to U.N. inspectors, says an exiled  opposition group that has given accurate information before."
Sports,"  For the second time this season, the 76ers got an up close look at a team that does what it wants to do on the offensive end."
Sports," Sometimes, the planets align perfectly and, presto, you can rebuild in one fell swoop without ever hitting rock bottom."
Sports,Half the world expects Eli Manning to be the next Peyton Manning. The other half only wants him to be the next Ben Roethlisberger.
Sports,Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield revealed yesterday he was the victim of a shakedown artist who threatened to release X-rated video of his gospel-singer wife and a professional musician.
World," Pakistan has welcomed the first withdrawal of Indian troops from disputed Kashmir, as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hinted at further reductions."
Business,"UK unemployment fell by 67,000 in the three months to September to 1.38 million, official figures show."
Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Wednesday that cutting a record budget deficit was a top priority for the second term Bush administration and challenged Europe to play its part in helping trim the U.S. trade gap by boosting its own economic growth.
Business,"The struggling supermarket chain J Sainsbury today reported the first loss in its 135-year history. Sainsbury #39;s, weighed down by the costs of overhauling its business, made a loss of 39m for the six months "
Business,"France #39;s largest media company, Vivendi Universal (EAUG.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) , raised its 2004 earnings forecast as it reported a 19 percent increase in third-quarter underlying operating profit, buoyed by a rebound in "
Business, Oil prices extended recent heavy losses on Wednesday ahead of weekly U.S. data expected to show fuel stocks rising in time for peak winter demand.
Sci/Tech,"The seven major studios filed their first wave of lawsuits aimed at ending Internet piracy. The lawsuits for federal copyright infringement were filed yesterday in several cities, including Denver, New York City, San Francisco and St."
Sci/Tech,"Two Viagra TV ads are making unsubstantiated claims about sexual desire and should be pulled out, the FDA told Pfizer Inc, the makers of Viagra."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems has introduced Adobe Acrobat 7.0 software suite, with features that could appeal to home offices and professionals who make a living from content design."
Sci/Tech,Web surfing has belonged almost exclusively to Microsoft Corp. #39;s Internet Explorer ever since it buried Netscape #39;s pioneering browser.
Sports,"Andy Roddick squeezed past Britain #39;s Tim Henman 7-5 7-6 at the Masters Cup overnight, giving his fellow Texans the hometown win they came to see."
Sports,"Showing Nicollette Sheridan in a pregame promotion for  quot;Monday Night Football quot; wearing nothing but a towel? Showing the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders repeatedly during the game, all 38 of them dressed in costumes "
Sports,"PAULA RADCLIFFE is almost certain to challenge for the 10,000 metres title next summer rather than contest the marathon at the bi-annual World Champion-ships in Finland."
Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said  on Wednesday that cutting a record budget deficit was a top  priority for the second term Bush administration and challenged  Europe to play its part in helping trim the U.S. trade gap by  boosting its own economic growth.
World,"The claimed execution of Anglo-Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan makes relief efforts almost impossible to carry out in Iraq, the EU said today."
World,"Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday paid his first visit to Kashmir since taking office, as Indian troops began to withdraw from the territory."
World,THE Government #39;s plans for a partial ban on smoking in public places seems to have fallen far short of what has been proposed by Liverpool City Council.
World," quot;Israel mercenaries assisting the Ivory Coast army operated unmanned aircraft that aided aerial bombings of a French base in the country, quot; claimed "
World,ELEANOR HALL: Diplomatic tensions erupted between China and Japan this week over a mystery submarine in Japanese waters. The Japanese Government had blamed the Chinese for the incursion.
Business, Oil prices extended recent heavy losses  on Wednesday ahead of weekly U.S. data expected to show fuel  stocks rising in time for peak winter demand.
World," ARUSHA, Tanzania (Reuters) - African leaders lobbied the  Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for more money  Wednesday to solve a cash crunch facing its work, seen as vital  for the continent's health, officials said."
Business," Motorola Inc., the No. 2 mobile phone  maker, said on Wednesday it expects sales of phones based on  the WCDMA third generation technology to more than quadruple  next year, helping it claw back market share."
Business," France's largest media company, Vivendi  Universal, raised its 2004 earnings forecast as it reported a  19 percent increase in third quarter underlying operating  profit, buoyed by a rebound in music and strong mobile phone  sales."
World,The 15th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that toppled the Communist Party is marked by Czechs.
World,The Nairobi residence of the newly elected Somali president is reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen.
Business,Shares in Hewlett-Packard have risen by 8 per cent in after-hours trading after the US computer and printer manufacturer reported record revenues in every division and in every region.
Business,"General Motors Corp., the world #39;s largest automaker, announced Tuesday that the 1,100 remaining workers at its Baltimore assembly plant will lose their jobs "
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s small, but it #39;s fast, as NASA #39;s unmanned  quot;scramjet quot; proved Tuesday in a record-breaking demonstration above the Pacific Ocean."
Sci/Tech,"New York: The US-based software major IBM, along with representatives of the world #39;s leading science, education and philanthropic outfits, has launched a global effort aimed at harnessing the vast computing power of individuals and business computers and "
Sci/Tech,"What Redmond giveth, Redmond taketh away. Barely a week after settling an anti-trust suit with Novell over unfair practices designed to drive Netware out of the Enterprise and a few days since Novell slapped "
Sports,Vladimir Guerrero easily defeated his competitors on the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees yesterday to win the American League Most Valuable Player award.
Sports,"An ABC-TV cross-promotion on  quot;Monday Night Football quot; for the new series  quot;Desperate Housewives quot; worked a little too well, so the network apologized all over itself yesterday."
World,"Palestinians pray at the grave of leader Yasser Arafat at the Muqataa, Arafat #39;s destroyed headquarters, in the West Bank town of Ramallah Nov. 15."
World,"Three UN workers abducted in Afghanistan are probably still being held in the Kabul area and not by a resistance group, the interior ministry said."
Sports," BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - Norwegian Lasse Kjus won  a World Cup giant slalom for the first time in nine years as  Alpine skiing's golden oldies relived their past glories on  Saturday."
World," Boys and girls as young as nine years old are in the front line of wars across the world, and even when the fighting has finished they are largely neglected in the peace process, a report said Wednesday."
World, Arabs were torn between seething rage at images of a U.S. soldier shooting dead a wounded Iraqi in a mosque and dismay at Iraqi insurgents in Falluja for turning holy mosques into battlegrounds.
Sci/Tech," France's largest media company, Vivendi Universal, raised its 2004 earnings forecast as it reported a 19 percent increase in third quarter underlying operating profit, buoyed by a rebound in music and strong mobile phone sales."
Sci/Tech," SPRINT TO RECORD: A NASA backed supersonic combustion ramjet  #151; or scramjet  #151; flew on its on power for 10 seconds, setting a world speed record for an air breathing engine."
Business,down - against other major currencies. The tumble has helped the portfolios of some fortunate Americans by bolstering the returns of their foreign stocks and bonds.
Sci/Tech,Future space explorers might bring back more than just pictures from their excursions -- they could mine the planets for profit. By Mark Baard.
Sci/Tech,"Bungie's follow-up to its wildly successful shooter provides hours of fun, provided you're not too irritated by the ending or the long wait for a match on Xbox Live. By Lore Sjberg."
Sci/Tech,"A vote recount in New Hampshire requested by the Nader campaign could allay concerns about anomalous election results in the state. But if the recount uncovers problems with voting machines, it could lead to a recount in Florida. By Kim Zetter."
Sci/Tech,"The new PlayStation 2 game makes ingenious use of the gimmicky EyeToy controller, but glitches and repetition keep it from taking off. By Chris Kohler."
Sci/Tech,"NASA's X-43A 'scramjet' now holds the jet aircraft speed record after hitting a top speed of Mach 9.6, or nearly 6,600 mph. Engineers say the technology could find its way into military and commercial aircraft. By Amit Asaravala."
Sports," TAMPA, Fla. (Sports Network) - Tyler Palko threw for a  career-high 411 yards and five touchdowns, leading 19th-ranked  Pittsburgh to a 43-14 drubbing of South Florida at Raymond  James Stadium."
Business,"Leaders of the nation #39;s largest flight attendants union, which represents workers at United Airlines and US Airways Group Inc."
Business,The Bank of England appears set to hold interest rates steady for at least the next few months after revealing policymakers did not even discuss raising borrowing costs at their November meeting.
Business,"In town to testify on bid rigging and price-fixing in the insurance industry, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi yesterday said ongoing investigations might reveal "
Business,half profit at J Sainsbury has tumbled almost two thirds as Chief Executive Justin King battles to regain market share and restore financial health to the country #39;s third largest foodseller.
Business,Oracle Corp. Chief Executive Larry Ellison #39;s \$8.8 billion hostile bid to buy PeopleSoft Inc. may benefit from arbitragers who have loaded up on the stock and are likely to tender their shares.
Business,"France #39;s largest media company, Vivendi Universal, raised its 2004 earnings forecast as it reported a 19 percent increase in third-quarter underlying operating profit, buoyed by a rebound in music and strong mobile phone sales."
Business,"The Salvation Army started its annual holiday fund-raising campaign Tuesday with a \$85,000 hole in the kettle. That #39;s how much the charity estimates it collected in kettles in front of Target stores last year."
Business,"SBC Communications announced Tuesday that it would offer residential Internet-based calling, joining what could be the future of home-phone service."
Sci/Tech,Hollywood film studios have filed their first wave of lawsuits against people in the US who trade pirated films over the internet.
Sci/Tech,"This being the age to poach customers using rivals #39; operating systems, Microsoft Corp has announced financial incentives along with tools and support to persuade users to abandon Novell Corp #39;s NetWare for Windows Server 2003."
Sci/Tech,"Despite its best efforts to settle legal action it seems Microsoft just can #39;t stay out of court. Roger Avary, who won an Oscar for writing Pulp Fiction with Quentin Tarantino, is suing the software giant alleging it stole his idea for a yoga game."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has demonstrated the first mobile IPv6 call, using its CDMA dual stack handset. The demonstration was made at the 3G World Congress Convention and Exhibition, which took place this week in Hong Kong."
Sci/Tech,"We reported on PCI-Express chipsets in numerous articles in the past two months, by reading those you would almost start to think that AGP was indeed dead and buried."
Sports,"Tim Henman, the British No 1, lost his rain-delayed opening match against the world No 2 Andy Roddick at the Masters Cup in Houston this morning."
Sports,but will play anywhere if it means he is in Sven Goran Eriksson #39;s plans. The 23-year-old Spurs striker is set to start on the 
Sports,Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr admitted he was frustrated his side did not score more than one goal in their friendly win over Croatia.
Sports,"England will complain to FIFA about racist abuse directed at their black players during an under-21 friendly international in Spain, a Football Association spokesman said on Wednesday."
Sports,This wasn #39;t just an exercise designed to poke a stick at the world champion Red Sox. George Steinbrenner is enamored with the idea of signing one of the Yankees #39; all-time antagonists.
Sports,"  Although it was more competitive than most of their other trips to the West Coast in recent years, the result was the same."
Sports,"Kevin Garnett had 25 points, 21 rebounds and eight assists to pace the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-97 victory Tuesday against the visiting Miami Heat."
Sports,"LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16 (Ticker) -- Marko Jaric led a third-quarter charge that put the Los Angeles Clippers where they haven #39;t been in nearly 10 years."
World,British and Irish leaders on Wednesday condemned the apparent slaying of a British aid worker who would be the first foreign woman killed in the wave of kidnappings that have beset Iraq.
World,Asthma experts have condemned as a  #39;shabby half measure #39; the government #39;s decision not to implement a complete ban on smoking in public places.
World,"The United Nations Security Council is traveling to Nairobi, Kenya, for a special two-day meeting on the conflicts in Sudan. The Security Council meetings on Thursday and Friday are intended to put pressure "
World,"PYONGYANG, November 17 (Itar-Tass) -- Kim Jong Ils portraits were removed from some state offices frequented by foreigners at the initiative of the leadership of the country, an informed source in the Russian embassy in Pyongyang told Tass."
Business,The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee #39;s latest demonstration of unanimity - voting 9-0 to keep interest rates unchanged - is the latest piece of evidence to suggest that interest rates have peaked.
Sci/Tech, Media and mobile telephone group Vivendi Universal said that third quarter profits had risen by nearly sixfold and upgraded its full year profit outlook owing to a change in tax arrangements.
Sports," Minnesota at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST). The Timberwolves, who had the Western Conference's best regular season record last season, meet the defending NBA champions."
World," Sudan's government and main rebel group are ready to clinch a final deal to end more than 20 years of war within days of talks resuming next week, spokesman for both sides said, a day before the UN Security Council opens a rare meeting in Nairobi on the country's peace process."
World, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered Kashmiris peace and prosperity as he pulled an army battalion out of the troubled state and held out hope of further troop cuts.
Business," Sears, Roebuck   Co. and Kmart Holding  Corp. on Wednesday said they would merge in an  $11 billion deal  to form the third largest U.S. retailer."
Business, Oil prices extended recent heavy losses  on Wednesday ahead of weekly U.S. data expected to show fuel  stocks rising in time for peak winter demand.
Sci/Tech,"Software piracy threatens to rob our cultural pioneers of their incentive to keep bringing us the best in everything they do. Microsoft is committed to preventing piracy from hurting legitimate software users, but by staying informed, you can ensure you're being part of the solution.   -- Microsoft on Software Piracy    Oops. Not taking your own advice is just silly."
World, Arabs were torn between seething rage at  images of a U.S. soldier shooting dead a wounded Iraqi in a  mosque and dismay at Iraqi insurgents in Falluja for turning  holy mosques into battlegrounds.
World,The German authorities have arrested a fourth man in connection with a suspected plan to attack the Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi during a visit to Berlin earlier this week.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, New York For years, Kofi Annan was seen at the United Nations as a Mandela-like figure, a statesman who brought a serene sense of personal confidence and institutional steadiness to the task of settling conflict and a person frequently "
Sports,Spain coach Luis Aragones has risked further uproar with an attempt to repair the damage caused by his racist comments about Thierry Henry.
World,"A gunman fatally shot a villager early Wednesday in southern Thailand, a day after the country #39;s queen made a plea for an end to violence in the Muslim-dominated area."
World,Militants kill at least 30 in assault on Baghdad; US forces say 22 insurgents killed in Mosul. A Iraqi man mourns the death of his brother.
World," Evoking decades of repressive rule, Czechs took to the streets for concerts and speeches by former dissidents Wednesday to mark the 15th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that ended communism."
Business,New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer tells US lawmakers that many insurance brokers systematically fix the market.
Business,"US department store operator Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. (SN: Quote, Profile, Research) and discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT."
Business,"Riding on record revenue across all its business segments, Hewlett- Packard Co. delivered surprisingly strong financial reports for its fiscal fourth quarter, with profit up 26.5 percent."
Business,"NEWS Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch said today he plans to meet media investor John Malone in the coming months, and played down reports of hostility between the two tycoons."
Business,"Britain #39;s unemployment rate fell to a new 20-year low of 4.6 percent in the latest quarter, according to official data released Wednesday."
Business,"It may be beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but Rich Forney is worried it sure won #39;t sound like it. Forney, administrator of the Salvation Army #39;s Lawrence operations, said the nonprofit #39;s annual bell "
Sci/Tech,"A tiny unmanned Nasa  quot;scramjet quot; set a new world speed record after flying at nearly 10 times the speed of sound. The 12ft supersonic combustion ramjet flew at just under 7,000mph - or around Mach 9.6."
Sci/Tech,"Top Hollywood studios have launched a wave of court cases against internet users who illegally download film files. The Motion Picture Association of America, which acts as the representative of major film "
Sci/Tech,"Take a look on e-bay, and you #39;ll find some cheesy items up for sale. But probably none as  quot;cheesy quot; as this one. The on-line auction website, e-bay, took a grilled cheese sandwich listing."
Sci/Tech,US regulators the Food and Drug Administration have released guidance for the attachment of RFID tags to drug packaging in order to  quot;insure that the drugs available in the United States are among the safest in the world.
Sci/Tech,ACADEMY Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary is suing software giant Microsoft in California for allegedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has introduced a raft of migration tools designed to persuade Novell #39;s NetWare customers to defect to Windows. The move, which comes less than a week after Redmond handed over half a billion dollars "
Sci/Tech,"Nokia has demonstrated what it claims is the world #39;s first mobile call made over the next-generation IPv6 internet protocol. The call, made using Nokia #39;s CDMA Dual-Stack handset, combined real-time streaming "
Sports," Russian newspapers lavished praise on Wednesday on 17 year old Russian tennis sensation Maria Sharapova, saying her triumph over Serena Williams in the finals of the WTA Tour Championships was a victory for the history books and for her native "
Sports,"The interim car, which Jaguar continued to develop throughout the time the sale of the team to Red Bull was being agreed, will be on track for three days from next Wednesday, with driver(s) yet to be confirmed."
Sports,Vladimir Guerrero made such a huge impact during the final week of the season that voting for the American League most valuable player award wasn #39;t even close.
Sports,Spain coach Luis Aragones was criticized Wednesday by the country #39;s leading sports daily for his outburst against the English on the eve of his team #39;s soccer friendly with England.
Sports,"When Peja Stojakovic requested a trade from the Sacramento Kings over the summer, the Bulls #39; organization was one in which he expressed an interest."
Sports,Black Caps coach John Bracewell was forced to make some tough decisions in naming his side for the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on Thursday.
Sports,"A Bayonne lawmaker is still hoping to save black bears in New Jersey from being shot by hunters, despite a court ruling issued yesterday that prevents the state #39;s Department of Environmental "
World,"Margaret Hassan, a British-born Iraqi national, the director of CARE International #39;s operation in Iraq, is seen in this January 2003 photo taken in New York."
World,"Last year #39;s US-led invasion of Iraq and ousting of President Saddam Hussein has made the world more dangerous, French President Jacques Chirac said on the eve of a state visit to key US ally Britain."
Sci/Tech,Rise in online identity fraud has companies on the hook: Educate customers or lose them. 
Business," Sears, Roebuck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A> and  discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Wednesday  said they would merge in an   $11 billion deal to form the  third largest U.S. retailer."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher  market open on Wednesday, bouncing back from the previous  session's fall, after computer and printer maker  Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> reported better than expected  earnings and the announcement of a major retail merger."
World,A human rights group urges the UN to take recruiters of child soldiers to the International Criminal Court.
Business," U.S. stocks to watch on Wednesday  include Sears, Roebuck   Co., Kmart Holding Corp.,  Hewlett Packard Co., and Network Appliance Inc.  "
Business,  The US Supreme Court decided on Friday that it would consider whether cable companies should be forced to give third party ISPs access to their networks.
Business," European shares shrugged off a spike in  the euro to a fresh all time high Wednesday, with telecoms  again leading the way higher after interim profits at Britain's  mm02 beat expectations."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans  rose last week as refinancing activity accelerated amid  relatively flat 30 year mortgage rates, an industry group said  on Wednesday."
Business,"New Delhi, Nov. 16: Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer today asked the Indian government to spend more on information technology (IT) while showcasing the software giants efforts to promote technology in the country."
Sci/Tech,"GET ready for Browser Wars: The Sequel. Six years after Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer defeated Netscape Navigator in the signature fight of the online age, a direct descendant of the pioneering Web browser is exacting a small measure of revenge."
Sports,"Instead of its five-second delay, ABC Sports should have hit the delete button on its opening for the Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys game on Monday Night Football."
Sports,"Richard McCaw will captain the All Blacks against Wales on Sunday morning, with Wellington #39;s Piri Weepu set to make his test debut at halfback."
Sports,LUIS ARAGONS yesterday attempted to draw a line under the controversy surrounding his racist comments caught on camera last month.
Sci/Tech," SBC announced consumer tests of its Internet phone service Tuesday in Los Angeles and three other major cities and said it will offer the low cost, feature laden plans to all broadband customers in its 13 state territory including California early next year."
Business," European shares shrugged off a spike in the euro to a fresh all time high Wednesday, with telecoms again leading the way higher after interim profits at Britain's mm02 beat expectations."
Business," New applications for U.S. home loans rose last week as refinancing activity accelerated amid relatively flat 30 year mortgage rates, an industry group said on Wednesday."
World," A car bomber rammed into a U.S. convoy Wednesday as American forces battled militants north of Baghdad, leaving a total of at least 10 people dead, witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Two of PeopleSoft's largest shareholders indicated Tuesday that they would split on supporting Oracle's  #36;8.8 billion takeover bid for its business software rival, plunging the deal into uncertainty."
World," SRINAGAR, India (AP)   Prime Minister Manmohan Singh vowed Wednesday to press forward with peace talks on the disputed Kashmir region, saying he was ready to hold unconditional talks ""with anyone and everyone."""
World," One Saudi policeman died in a clash with  militants linked to al Qaeda who have been waging an 18 month  campaign of attacks in the oil rich kingdom, an Interior  Ministry official said Wednesday."
Business,"Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. and department store operator Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. said Wednesday that they agreed to merge in an \$11 billion cash and stock deal that will create the nation #39;s third largest "
Business,A 113-year-old tradition will make its way to the streets Friday once again. From 11 am to 1 pm the Salvation Army will hold the official kickoff of the Red Kettle campaign outside Wal-Mart.
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s X-43A scramjet programme successfully smashed its own world speed record for aircraft by flying at nearly 10 times the speed of sound.
Sci/Tech,Just because Firefox is free and open source doesn #39;t mean developers aren #39;t cashing in on the popularity of the Mozilla Foundation #39;s new browser.
Sports,A Chicago man who threatened to go public with videotapes he claimed featured the troubled soul star R Kelly having sex with a professional athlete #39;s wife has been charged with extortion.
Sports,"San Antonio, TX -- Tim Duncan scored 17 points and hauled down 10 rebounds, while Tony Parker added 18 points as San Antonio routed New York, 99-81, at the SBC Center."
World,"KABUL : A murky Taliban splinter group holding three UN hostages in Afghanistan for three weeks was silent after the hostages #39; families plead for their freedom, but the US military was hopeful they were alive and would be safely released."
Sci/Tech,"Four companies are planning to hire more than 10,000 workers for new homeland security-related jobs in Virginia over the next five years, Gov. Mark R. Warner is to announce today."
Sci/Tech,"The District of Columbia government, which long has struggled against an image of inefficiency, has begun cleaning out its closets with one of the most up-to-date instruments of modern electronic commerce."
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications Inc., the second largest local phone company in the United States, said Wednesday it signed a 10 year,  #36;400 million agreement with Microsoft Corp. to provide next generation television services using Microsoft's TV Internet protocol television edition software platform."
Sci/Tech,"The United States and 13 other countries signed an agreement on Tuesday to explore ways to capture methane gas emissions. Methane, a heat-trapping gas, is the primary component of natural gas."
World," Three U.N. workers abducted almost three  weeks ago in Afghanistan are probably being held by criminals  and not by a Taliban splinter group that has threatened to kill  them, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday."
World,Prosecutors have dropped charges against the parents who didn't pay enough attention to blood on their child's head when he returned home after being out all night.
Business," Fast food chain Jack In The Box Inc.  on Wednesday reported higher quarterly net profit, beating expectations, helped by sales of such new products as sourdough sandwiches."
Sci/Tech,The global launch of the long-awaited Half-Life 2 game has been marred by online registration problems.
Sci/Tech,More checks on the use of information collected by supermarket loyalty cards needed says David Blunkett.
Sci/Tech,NatWest bank suspends some online banking facilities after bogus e-mails ask customers for their account details in a 'phishing' scam.
Sci/Tech,Author Wallace Wang will be online to discusses file sharing and answer your questions.
World," A Polish led multinational division in charge of security in south central Iraq faces disintegration if more countries pull their troops out, Polish officials said on Wednesday."
Sports,Vikram Solanki beat the rain clouds to register his second one-day international century as England won the third one-day international to wrap up a series victory.
Business,"Department store group Sears and discount retailer Kmart say they are to merge in a \$11bn deal, becoming the US's third largest retailer."
Business,"Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co."
Business,"MART Stores, the worlds largest retailer and owner of Asda supermarkets, has reported a 12.7 per cent rise in its third quarter earnings."
Business, The board of the nation #39;s largest flight attendants union unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a strike on Tuesday after its president accused the industry of using the bankruptcy process to cut workers #39; pay and other benefits.
Business,"  SBC Communications Inc., the second largest local phone company in the United States, said Wednesday it signed a 10 year,  $400 million agreement with Microsoft Corp."
Business,The struggling supermarket giant today revealed a 39 million pre-tax loss in the first half of its financial year. The slump into losses marks 
Business,"Vivendi Universal (EAUG.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) raised its 2004 earnings forecast as it reported a 19 percent increase in underlying third-quarter profit "
Business,The criminal case against a former crematory operator in northwest Georgia appears headed for a plea deal. A prosecutor says in a letter to victims #39; families that Ray Brent Marsh -- who is 
Sports,"Chelsea maintained its five-point lead Arsenal with a big win against Newcastle, while the Gunners sank Birmingham in the English Premier League."
Business," Consumer prices  #151; stoked by more expensive gasoline as well as pricier fruits and vegetables  #151; heated up in October, rising by 0.6 percent, the biggest gain in five months."
Sci/Tech, Device uses NCQ technology to prioritize a PC's requests.
Business," The former chairman of consumer finance giant Takefuji Corp. was convicted of ordering the wiretapping of the home phone of a journalist who had written articles critical of the company, an official said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"There have been two important pieces of space-related news recently, the first of which was the European moon probe #39;s success in entering the moon #39;s orbit."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is set to change the way that organisations handle upgrades. The company has teamed up with Dell and Vintela in an attempt to cut the people-hours that are spent on software support.
Sci/Tech,"November 17, 2004 - Roger Avary who won an Oscar in 1994 for his Pulp Fiction screenplay is suing Microsoft and ResponDesign Inc. over Yourself!"
Sci/Tech,"disk drive maker Seagate Technology LLC has started shipping a drive targeted at personal computers that offers 400GB of storage space, it said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," VU Games sends word that Half Life 2 is now officially in stores: Why is the first minute of Tuesday, November 16th so newsworthy?"
Sports,  New York boxing officials have suspended former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield following his loss to journeyman Larry Donald on Saturday.
Sports,"As a result of the successful sale, the team will compete in the 2005 under Red Bull ownership with Cosworth engines in 2005. It was also announced that Tony Purnell has been confirmed as Team Principal of "
Sports,The first home international action of the Australian summer sees the visit of New Zealand for a brief two-Test series. The last time the teams met on Australian soil it resulted in one of the most even contests 
Sports,Wales head coach Mike Ruddock is urging his players to rewrite the history books with a famous victory over New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.
Sports,"The Raptors have to be reminded sometimes that defence is not just something you put around the flower garden. They obviously forgot last night, losing a laugher to the Los Angeles Clippers 101-89 at the Staples "
Sports,"Tim Duncan had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and began a key third-quarter burst that helped the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 99-81 last night."
Sports,"Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna could be out for up to another eight weeks after a thigh injury flared up again on his comeback at the weekend, the Premier League club said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Vivendi Universal raised its 2004 earnings forecast as it reported a 19 percent increase in underlying third quarter profit on Wednesday, driven mainly by strong mobile phone sales."
World, Vivendi Universal SA raised its 2004 earnings forecast Wednesday after strong performances by its music and telecommunications units powered a more than fivefold increase in third quarter profit.
World,"MARK COLVIN: Another announcement on Arabic TV, another brutal execution and again those doing their best to rebuild Iraq are being either killed or terrified into leaving."
World,"Baghdad: British aid worker Margaret Hassan was feared Wednesday to have been murdered by her Iraqi kidnappers, as US-led forces declared the battle for the restive Iraqi city of Fallujah all but over."
World,The United National Security Council will begin a two-day extraordinary session here on Thursday to push Sudan #39;s north-south peace negotiations to a conclusion and to stop a 
World,Three men who admitted violating South Africas anti-mercenary laws for their role in an failed coup in Equatorial Guinea were ordered to pay fines or go to prison today.
World,The European Parliament approved a new slate of commissioners Tuesday in a delayed start of the new president #39;s administration.
World,"Ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific economies will begin meetings later Wednesday in Santiago, Chile, ahead of a summit of leaders from the region later this week."
World,"\Japan's ruling party considers proposing constitutional changes to let women take the throne, reports say."
Sci/Tech," Creative Technology Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Sim Wong Hoo told reporters in Singapore his company plans to spent US #36;100 million in 2005 in a marketing war aimed squarely at Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod. ""The MP3 war has started and I am the one who has declared war,"" Hoo said."
Business,"In 10-year deal, companies to provide IP television services like video on demand, DV recording. NEW YORK (Reuters) - SBC Communications said Wednesday that it reached a 10-year, \$400 million deal with Microsoft "
Business,"NEW YORK For the second time in six months, a large worldwide advertiser is shifting its account to agencies owned by WPP Group from agencies owned by Interpublic Group."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe has shut down its screensaver, makelovenotspam, which delighted many Internet users with the opportunity to flood spammers #39; Web sites with junk e-mail."
Business," U.S. housing starts jumped a larger than expected 6.4 percent in October to the busiest pace since December as buyers took advantage of low mortgage rates, a government report showed on Wednesday."
Sports,ROME : Six new faces and a former favourite will get the chance to impress as Marcello Lippi #39;s experimental Italy team host Finland in an international friendly in Sicily.
World, Afghanistan's Taliban guerrillas  reiterated on Wednesday that they had nothing to do with the  kidnapping of three U.N. workers and said they opposed the use  of women as hostages for the release of prisoners.
Sports, Larry and Drew Nelson combined for a 12 under 60 on Saturday take a one stroke lead after the first round of the Father Son Challenge.
World," A translator at the Dutch AIVD  intelligence service is suspected of leaking information to two  groups of Muslim militants including one allegedly linked to  the killing of a filmmaker, prosecutors said on Wednesday."
World," Indian troops killed two  heavily armed rebels in the heart of Kashmir's biggest city on  Wednesday, and said the gunmen planned to attack a meeting  nearby which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed just hours  later."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates signed a cooperation agreement with UNESCO on Wednesday to improve access to computers, the Internet and information technology training in developing countries."
Business," Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck    Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A> in a surprise  $11 billion deal that creates the  third largest U.S. retailer, the companies said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"SBC Communications Inc., the second-largest local phone company in the United States, said Wednesday it signed a 10-year, \$400 million agreement with Microsoft Corp. to provide next-generation television services using Microsoft's TV Internet protocol television edition software platform."
Business," Surging energy costs drove U.S.  consumer prices up by a hefty and larger than expected 0.6  percent last month, the biggest jump since May, a government  report showed on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday,  after dipping briefly, after a government report showed that  consumer prices, excluding food and energy, rose only slightly  more than Wall Street expected."
Sports,This is how the new Red Bull Racing cars will look when they start testing later this month. The Austrian energy drinks company completed their takeover of Jaguar on Monday and have wasted no time in stamping their identity on the team.
Business,"Wall Street analysts were sent reeling by the surprise \$11 billion (6bn) merger of retailers Sears Roebuck and Kmart. The deal, which was unanimously approved by both companies "
Business,BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Argentine officials announced Tuesday night that Chinese companies have pledged to invest \$19.7 billion in Argentina over the next decade on projects ranging from railroad expansion to offshore petroleum projects.
Business,"  Consolidated cash flow from operations(4) of EUR1,369 million. On a comparable(1) basis, consolidated cash flow from operations was up 42."
World,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India will not accept any Pakistani proposal that involves the redrawing of international borders.
World,"Afghanistan #39;s Interior Ministry says the militant group claiming to have kidnapped three UN workers is not, in fact, the group holding the captives."
Business," SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBC.N</A> on  Wednesday said it reached a 10 year,  $400 million deal with  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> to provide next generation television  services."
Business," Vivendi Universal raised its 2004  earnings forecast as it reported a 19 percent increase in  underlying third quarter profit on Wednesday, driven mainly by  strong mobile phone sales."
Sci/Tech,Nokia Corp. on Tuesday at the 3G World Congress Convention and Exhibition unveiled the industrys first Mobile IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) call using its CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology.
Sci/Tech,The \$53 million pact will develop methods to gather gas emissions and sell them as energy. By Michael Janofsky. WASHINGTON -- The United States and 13 other countries signed an agreement Tuesday to explore ways to capture methane gas emissions.
Sci/Tech,"It might not sound like the most exciting headline, but Seagate has managed to cram 400Gb onto a standard hard drive to fit in a standard hard drive slot in a PC."
Sports,ABC is apologizing for a steamy pre-game intro to its  quot;Monday Night Football quot; broadcast with some of the actresses from  quot;Desperate Housewives.
Sports,PHOENIX Chris Webber had a season-high 28 points and ten rebounds as the Sacramento Kings shook off their worst loss of the early season and beat the Phoenix Suns 113-to-111.
World,"India News: Srinagar, Nov 17 : It was an expression anyone who knows Prime Minister Manmohan Singh #39;s background would understand!"
World,Afghanistan #39;s Taliban guerrillas reiterated on Wednesday that they had nothing to do with the kidnapping of three UN workers and said they opposed the use of women as hostages for the release of prisoners.
World,France #39;s health minister says there is no indication the death of Palestinian terrorist leader Yasser Arafat was the result of poisoning - amid rumors in the Arab world that Arafat was poisoned.
World,"More than 15,000 species, from sharks to frogs to fir trees, are facing extinction and the total is rising faster than ever before."
Business,"Annual growth in workers #39; pay slowed unexpectedly in the three months to September to its lowest this year, official data has shown, providing more "
Sports," Senior guard Jamie Carey scored a career high 28 points, including six 3 pointers, to lead No. 7 Texas past New Mexico 73 56 on Saturday."
World, Shares of mainland telecom firm China Netcom Group Corp. (Hong Kong) Ltd. exceeded market expectations in their debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange Wednesday. It was Asia's biggest telecom listing so far this year.
Business,THE DOLLAR crashed to fresh record lows against the euro today as US Treasury Secretary John Snow signalled his reluctance to prop up the ailing currency by intervening in foreign exchange markets.
Business,Oil prices extended recent losses Wednesday in anticipation of that another increase in crude supplies will be accompanied by a rise in heating fuel inventories.
Business,"China has pledged to invest \$20 billion in Argentina in the next 10 years, La Nacion reported Wednesday. The announcement came during the first day of a two-day visit "
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s X-43A unmanned experimental research jet nosed its way into the record books again on Tuesday as it flew close to Mach 10.
Sports,"Jack Lee, the North-East pensioner who was agonisingly denied a near 1million jackpot on the Scoop6 at the end of last month, died last night at the age of 75."
World,MOSCOW. Nov 17 (Interfax) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will accomplish achievements in the nuclear sector which no other nuclear powers have.
Business,The United States laid down the gauntlet to Europe Wednesday by saying the responsibility for trimming the US current account deficit cannot rest on the US alone and other countries must help by boosting demand.
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s third and final test of the X-43A scramjet ended successfully yesterday when the vehicle reached a velocity of almost Mach 9.8 over the Pacific.
Sports,A pensioner who lost out on a near 1m betting jackpot has died hours before he was to be given a share of another winner #39;s windfall.
World,The family of Margaret Hassan have spoken of their profound grief after a videotape emerged last night purporting to show the execution of the aid worker.
World,"Moreover, these will be things which do not exist and are unlikely to exist in other nuclear powers, he added. Putin failed to specify what type of systems he was referring to but Russia has been seeking "
Business," Surging energy costs drove U.S.  consumer prices up a hefty and larger than expected 0.6 percent  last month, the biggest jump since May, while housing starts  showed the most strength since December, government reports  showed on Wednesday."
Sports," New York's best asset in its bid to  host the 2012 Olympics is the city itself, campaign leader  Daniel Doctoroff said on Wednesday."
Business, J Sainsbury reported its first ever pretax loss after investing heavily in restructuring aimed at arresting a decline in its fortunes.
World," Iran obtained weapons grade uranium and  a design for a nuclear bomb from a Pakistani scientist who has  admitted to selling nuclear secrets abroad, an exiled Iranian  opposition group said on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. industrial output leaped 0.7 percent in October as the American economy shook off the effects of a series of hurricanes that hit in the late summer, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday."
Business,"Kmart Holding Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. said today that they are merging to form a new retail company called Sears Holdings Corporation that will be the nation #39;s third largest "
Business,"VIRGIN Blue faces a clouded second half as it battles volatile fuel prices, rising charges by monopoly airport and navigation providers and an uncertain revenue growth caused by tough domestic competition."
Business,Women #39;s clothing retailer Talbots Inc. on Wednesday said its third-quarter profit fell 21 percent despite a slight rise in retail sales and a gain from a tax break.
Business,Two former underwriters at Zurich American Insurance Co. pleaded guilty yesterday to participating in rigging fake bids in an ongoing investigation into insurance industry practices led by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.
Business,"Two of the largest institutional holders of PeopleSoft shares are taking opposite positions on Oracle #39;s latest takeover bid, indicating that the battle for control of the company is still far from over."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 17 (newratings.com) - SBC Communications Inc (SBC.NYS) announced an agreement with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) today, under which the US-based telecom giant will provider IP-based TV services based on Microsoft #39;s IP television "
Business,PORTSMOUTH - Five former or current city residents are among the individuals the Internal Revenue Service is looking for because their income tax refund checks could not be delivered.
Sci/Tech,"A HYPERSONIC jet fuelled by Australian technology has smashed the world speed record reaching 10 times the speed of sound at 11,265km/h."
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America said on Tuesday that it has filed an unspecified number of lawsuits against people who trade copyrighted movies online, following through on plans announced earlier in the month."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK: The Lord may move in mysterious ways but his mother, it is claimed, has chosen a rather ordinary piece of cheese on toast to make herself known to the world."
Sci/Tech,Creative Technology Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Sim Wong Hoo told reporters in Singapore his company plans to spent US\$100 million in 2005 in a marketing war aimed squarely at Apple Computer Inc.
Sports,"With Kewell playing below par, the Socceroos provided vital proof they no longer rely solely on Kewell #39;s magic to get a result."
Sports," The Vancouver Canucks will announce Wednesday that local businessman Francesco Aquilini is buying half of the team, according to newspaper reports."
Sports,"Tim Duncan had 17 points and 10 rebounds, helping the San Antonio Spurs to a 99-81 victory over the New York Kicks. This was the Spurs fourth straight win this season."
Sports,Don Nelson welcomes Steve Nash back to Dallas. Nash dazzled in the reunion with 17 points and 18 assists. STAR-TELEGRAM/JEFFERY WASHINGTON Same hair.
World,THE grieving family of slain aid worker Margaret Hassan yesterday begged her murderers to hand over her body to allow her the dignity of a proper burial.
Sports," Steve Nash reminded the Dallas Mavericks how impressive a National Basketball Association player he can be, scoring 17 points and adding 18 assists to lead Phoenix in a 107 101 triumph here."
Sci/Tech," British mobile telephone operator mmO2 said it would pay a maiden dividend at the end of the current financial year, while dismissing speculation of a possible takeover by Spain's Telefonica."
Business,"US consumer prices - stoked by more expensive gasoline as well as pricier fruits and vegetables - heated up in October, rising by 0.6 per cent, the biggest gain in five months."
Business,"Finally, something to sing about at Vivendi Universal (nyse: V - news - people ). The French conglomerate raised its 2004 earnings forecast after reporting a fivefold increase in third-quarter profit, thanks to its music and telecommunications units."
Business,Jack in the Box Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings that sharply exceeded analysts #39; estimates due to increased sales and improved operating margins at its restaurants.
Business,"SBC Communications SBC.N on Wednesday said it reached a 10-year, \$400 million deal with Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O to provide next-generation television services."
Business,"High street and shopping mall retail chain Dixons Group, the UK #39;s largest consumer electronics and equipment retailer, has warned that sales and profits have waned in the last quarter."
Sci/Tech,"Fresh off striking a conciliatory tone with Novell, Microsoft is now going on the offensive with a program in the US to woo NetWare users to the Windows platform."
Sports,Eagles owner Jeff Lurie after Monday night #39;s game said he had no problem with ABC-TV #39;s controversial pregame tease featuring Terrell Owens and naked actress Nicolette Sheridan in the Eagles locker room.
Sci/Tech,Hollywood film studios file their first wave of lawsuits against people in the US who trade pirated films online.
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> on  Wednesday said it reached a 10 year,  $400 million deal with  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> to provide next generation television  services."
World,A Saudi security officer is killed during a shootout with suspected al Qaeda militants north of Riyadh.
Business," The dollar tumbled against the euro on  Wednesday, as traders shrugged off the surge in U.S. consumer  prices in October and focused more on the upcoming G20 finance  minister's meeting in Berlin starting from Friday."
Business," U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday  after news that core inflation rose only slightly more than  expected last month. Strong earnings from computer maker  Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> and a major retail merger also  lifted Wall Street's mood."
Sci/Tech,"Tired scooter rider reaches Atlantic seaboad after ""slice of life"" journey across 14 states.\<br /> Photos: Segway--coast to coast"
Business," The dollar tumbled against the euro on  Wednesday, as traders shrugged off the surge in U.S. consumer  prices in October and focused more on the upcoming G20 finance  minister's meeting in Berlin starting from Friday."
Business," This week CEO Michael Eisner tells a court his version of how Walt Disney Co. paid a severance package of  $140 million   yes, that #39;s for not working   to a former close friend after only 14 months at work."
Business," Jack in the Box Inc. on Wednesday said profit for its latest quarter soared 32 percent as sales rose sharply, operating margins improved and the tax rate sank."
Sci/Tech,"A HYPERSONIC rocket inspired by Australian technology has smashed the world speed record, travelling at 11,000km/h. RECORD bound ."
Sci/Tech,"Following the lead of record companies suing small-time song-swappers, The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is representing several Hollywood movie studios in the first wave of lawsuits against individuals who have downloaded and/or are "
Sci/Tech,"Bay pulled the grilled cheese image of the Virgin Mary from its Web site, but reversed its decision Tuesday and put the 10 year old sandwich back on the auction block."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is targeting diehard NetWare customers faced with a looming decision on migrating servers to either to Linux or Windows Server 2003.
Sports,The Football Association has written to UEFA and FIFA to complain about racist abuse suffered by England #39;s black players in an under-21 international against Spain in Madrid on Tuesday night.
Sports,"Even though he was dominated by Larry Donald on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield said he planned to keep boxing."
Sports,The opening of ABC #39;s Monday Night Football game between the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys featured a sexy take-off skit starring Owens and three members of the popular  quot;Desperate Housewives quot; team.
Sports,"HAVING shown her indomitable spirit by winning the New York Marathon ten days ago, just 11 weeks after the trauma of Athens, Paula Radcliffe yesterday decided to turn her attention to scaling "
Sports,The Vancouver Canucks have called a news conference for Wednesday morning at GM Place to announce the sale of a percentage of the National Hockey League club.
Sports,"New York City submitted its formal plan Monday to host the 2012 Olympics, as the centerpiece of the bid, a West Side stadium, continues to spark heated exchanges."
World,"WASHINGTONFifteen years after its birth, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum is increasingly dogged by an uncomfortable question: Is it any use?"
World,"US marines yesterday rallied around their colleague who is being investigated for shooting an unarmed, wounded insurgent in a Falluja mosque, as a senior UN human rights official called for an inquiry into alleged abuses in the city."
World,"Description: Violence continues in southern Thailand, where some say Islamic separatists are bent on splitting off the largely Muslim south from the Buddhist north."
World," The Canadian armed forces chief of staff on was elected to take over as head of NATO's Military Committee, the alliance's highest military authority, military and diplomatic sources said."
World, The French government insisted on  Wednesday that Yasser Arafat was not poisoned and Le Monde  newspaper quoted doctors as saying he suffered from an unusual  blood disease and a liver problem.
World," Pope John Paul's health has  stabilized recently, so much so that the Pontiff has expressed  a desire to make at least two major trips abroad next year,  including one to Northern Ireland."
Business,J Sainsbury reported its first ever pretax loss after investing heavily in restructuring aimed at arresting a decline in its fortunes.
Sci/Tech,Creative Technology will spend US\$100 million next year to market its portable media devices in a worldwide campaign to grab market share from Apple Computer and its popular iPod player.
Sports,MIKE RUDDOCK last night explained why he is banking upon the experience of Gareth Llewellyn and the try-scoring exploits of Tom Shanklin to help Wales #39;  quot;class of 2004 quot; stamp their mark in the history books.
World,"The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is visiting Kashmir for the first time since taking office, as some of its troops withdraw from Indian-administered Kashmir."
World,"BRITISH Health Secretary John Reid has emerged as Britain #39;s nanny-in-chief, with an extraordinary plan for state intervention in people #39;s personal lives."
Sci/Tech," Epiphany's new applications, which sit atop rival apps, don't delay in getting customer information into sales reps' hands. IBM weighs in with its support."
World," Russia is working on new nuclear missile  systems that other powers do not have in order to protect  itself against future security threats, President Vladimir  Putin said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,A half-eaten slice of cheese on toast purportedly showing the image of the Virgin Mary has got online bargain-hunters licking their lips.
Business,"Before you get a loaner to buy stocks, consider the consequences if your position should fall flat."
World," British officials said they believed Margaret Hassan, a British Irish aid worker kidnapped in Iraq last month, had been killed by her captors after a video was issued apparently showing her murder."
World,"Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh has said that India will withdraw more soldiers from Kashmir provided that the violence decreases."
World,"Global biodiversity is shrinking at an unprecedented rate and the prognosis given by one of the world #39;s leading conservation bodies, at the opening of a major environment conference here, is alarming."
Sci/Tech,THE MATRIX: A HAIKU INTERPRETAION BY KITTEN EXT. HEART O' THE CITY HOTEL Police cruisers flash Sirens lighting up the night Black sedan pulls up
Business," US consumer prices surged 0.6 percent in October, with higher energy costs fuelling fears of renewed inflation."
Sci/Tech," If it weren't for the Columbia House record and tape club, I'd own far fewer greatest hits albums."
Sports,"Pedro Martinez visited the enemy Tuesday, meeting with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner at New York's spring training complex in Tampa, Fla."
World,President Putin promises Russia pioneering new weaponry - amid continuing crisis in the armed forces.
Sports, Virginia Tech can now proclaim itself the Atlantic Coast Conference's best team  #151; and no one can argue.
Business,Oil prices extended recent heavy losses on Wednesday ahead of weekly US data expected to show fuel stocks rising in time for peak winter demand.
Business,"AP) Nov. 17, 2004   The Labor Department #39;s Consumer Price Index shows a larger than expected gain, but combined with Thursday #39;s reading on wholesale inflation, analysts say the picture is one where "
Business,  SBC Communications on Wednesday became the second major local phone carrier to unveil plans to offer cable like television services.
Sci/Tech,"Technology News, A trade group representing seven major movie studios filed a first wave of lawsuits against individuals they say are offering pirated copies of films using peer-to-peer file-sharing programs."
Sports,"Prepared statements were flying like tickertape Tuesday, in the wake of ABC #39;s racy introductory skit on Monday Night Football."
Sports,"Though Paul Casey and Luke Donald, England #39;s duo in this week #39;s World Cup, were both members of the winning Ryder Cup side at Oakland Hills, the last time they were partners was in the 1999 Walker Cup at Nairn."
Sports,That other Los Angeles team is off to its best start in nine years at 5-3. LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Clippers are off to a winning start.
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair defended controversial plans to introduce identity cards in Britain, arguing they would help protect the nation from law breakers."
Business, US Treasury Secretary John Snow cited a  quot;shared responsibility quot; to fight global economic imbalances while acknowledging that big US deficits need to be tackled.
Business,Women #39;s discount clothing retailer Dress Barn Inc. said Wednesday that first-quarter earnings declined due to weak fall merchandise sales as a result of warmer weather and hurricanes that affected stores in the southeastern United States.
Business," Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck    Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A> in a  $11.5 billion deal unveiled on Wednesday that  will create the third largest U.S. retailer."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday lifted  by a merger between retailers Kmart and Sears,  better than expected earnings from Hewlett Packard and data  showing a slight rise in core inflation."
Business,AOL is looking to take off with its online travel site but it may be in for a bumpy landing instead.
World,"A memorial service is held in Ireland for Margaret Hassan, as the EU warns of effects for relief workers in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,A TINY unmanned jet has soared above the Pacific Ocean at nearly ten times the speed of sound - almost 7000mph - in a record-breaking demonstration of a radical new engine technology.
Sci/Tech," Seeking to bolster its credentials on global warming, the United States signed an agreement yesterday with 13 other nations that calls for investing up to  $53 million in companies that could profitably control emissions of methane, a "
Sports, Former German football great Franz Beckenbauer has warned national team coach Juergen Klinsmann against fielding too many young players at the expense of experience.
World,"He was reacting to a question on Musharraf #39;s proposal to divide Jammu and Kashmir into seven zones and demilitarize them to be administered by India, Pakistan or the UN."
World, British and Irish leaders today condemned the apparent slaying of a British aid worker who would be the first foreign woman killed in the wave of kidnappings that have beset Iraq.
World,"Russia is working on new nuclear missile systems that other powers do not have in order to protect itself against future security threats, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday."
World,"The report, by Amnesty International, came as the United Nations Security Council prepared for an extraordinary meeting today aimed at securing peace in the strife-torn African country."
World,Tough anti-smoking measures were introduced yesterday in the publication of the Government #39;s Public Health White Paper. Jamie Diffley takes a look at who it affects.
World,The European Parliament (EP) will hold a vote of confidence in the new members of the European Union (EU) Commission led by Jose Manuel Barroso tomorrow.
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> will pay  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> at least  $400 million over 10 years  for technology to help SBC sell video services over its  upgraded broadband lines, the companies said Wednesday."
Business,"A series of blasts rocks bank branches in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, killing a security guard."
World,Lawyers for director Roman Polanski say he should be allowed to fight a libel case in the UK from France.
Sci/Tech,"The motion picture industry is setting a new standard for toughness in its legal assault on online piracy.  Will it work? <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications  will pay Microsoft Corp.  at least  #36;400 million over 10 years for technology to help SBC sell video services over its upgraded broadband lines, the companies said Wednesday."
Business,"At Harvard University, a 63-year-old retiree -- trained in philosophy, but retired from real estate investing -- teaches a classroom of her peers about postmodernism."
Business,"Last month, wholesale prices posted their biggest increase in 14 years, the Labor Dept. reported on Nov. 16. The Producer Price Index, a gauge of prices received by farms, factories, and refineries, rose 1.7, nearly twice as high as forecasted."
Business,The World Bank released its annual report on global economic prospects saying developing countries will register growth of 6.1 this year and just above 5 in 2005 and 2006.
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES An unmanned NASA jet that set a speed record of almost seven-thousand miles per hour was built by a Tennessee company.
Sci/Tech, NTT DoCoMo Inc. on Tuesday (Nov. 16) started selling what one analyst called the  quot;world #39;s first commercially available quot; combination Wi Fi/cellular phone.
Sci/Tech,"The increasing popularity of PC-based multimedia applications, particularly home video editing and downloading of films and TV shows from peer-to-peer networks, is driving demand for bigger hard-disc drives."
Sports,Yesterday Deutsche bank were reported to be involved in talks on Monday with the Glazer camp about the possibility of replacing JP Morgan - not any more they ain #39;t.
World,"About 1,000 Indian army troops began withdrawing from the embattled Kashmir district Wednesday as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for peace."
World,BRITISH Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has disclosed that his government knew about the alleged plot to overthrow Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema at least five weeks before mercenaries were arrested in March for planning the coup.
World," Law enforcement agencies raided the head office of Russian oil giant OAO Yukos and the company's most important subsidiary, a Russian news agency reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Say what you want about the recording industry's take no prisoners approach to combating online piracy.  At least when the music czars go after someone, they target persons suspected of trading hundreds or thousands of copyrighted songs over the Internet."
Sci/Tech," Japan's largest mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo Inc. (9437.T), unveiled on Wednesday a new line of advanced mobile phones with stereo quality surround sound, high resolution digital cameras, and a special chip that allows owners to use their phones as a debit card."
Sci/Tech, Swedish poets have broadcast their work into outer space by radio to give alien life forms    if they exist    a taste of earthling literature.
Sci/Tech," Swimmers and surfers on a popular Venezuelan beach got a shock when a nearly 10 foot (three meter) fresh water crocodile surfaced in the Caribbean sea off the coast near Caracas, officials said on Wednesday."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leaders plan to  dispatch a delegation to Paris to seek details on what caused  the death of President Yasser Arafat last week at a French  hospital, officials said on Wednesday."
Business,"Consumer prices in the United States increased by 0.6 percent in October, the biggest gain in five months, the US Labor Department reported on Wednesday."
Business,"SBC Communications SBC.N will pay Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O at least \$400 million over 10 years for technology to help SBC sell video services over its upgraded broadband lines, the companies said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers are working on scramjets as a low-cost alternative to rockets in weapons such as cruise missiles. Unlike rockets, scramjets do not need to carry their  quot;combuster quot; with them, potentially a huge savings in weight and cost."
Sports,England #39;s Paul Casey has been busy repairing Anglo-American relations as he prepares for this week #39;s World Cup. Casey told a Sunday newspaper he  quot;hated Americans quot; but claims it was a part tongue-in-cheek reference to Europe #39;s Ryder Cup motivation methods.
Sports,"For the first time, the Mid-American Conference will field three teams in bowl games this season after reaching a deal with the Silicon Valley Football Classic, the Toledo Blade reported."
World,"Iraqis reacted with anger and disbelief on Wednesday to news that British-Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan, who worked in Iraq for decades before being kidnapped a month ago, had been killed by her captors."
World,  Iran warned Wednesday that its agreement to suspend sensitive nuclear activities was subject to rapid progress being made in a new round of negotiations due to begin next month.
Sports," Stefan LeFors, who played high school ball in nearby Baton Rouge, threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead No. 7 Louisville to a 55 7 victory over Tulane on Saturday."
World, A Brazilian government party official on Wednesday urged the opening of sealed records that could contain details of citizens tortured and killed by the former 21 year military dictatorship.
World, Senate Republicans on Wednesday narrowly chose North Carolina Sen. Elizabeth Dole to lead their campaign operations for 2006.
World," The nation's Roman Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to join a new alliance that would be the broadest Christian group ever formed in the United States, linking American evangelicals and Catholics in an ecumenical organization for the first time."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leaders plan to  send a delegation to Paris to seek details on what caused the  death of President Yasser Arafat last week at a French  hospital, officials said on Wednesday."
World," Swarms of pink locusts swept through the  Egyptian capital on Wednesday, evoking the biblical description  of the plagues which struck in the time of Moses."
World,The Russian government says more servicemen died from suicide or in accidents than in the line of duty this year.
Business," Philips Electronics said it will  write off  $753 million for its healthcare unit MedQuist,  leaving analysts wondering if Philips will need to restate its  earnings."
Sci/Tech,Nokia yesterday demonstrated the  quot;first quot; wireless IPv6 call by using the companys dual-stack CDMA handset. The dual-stack IPv6 technology was put to the test over a year ago in 2003 at the 3G World Congress in Bangkok.
Sports,"LONDON (Ticker) - A new route for a London marathon is expected to be unveiled later this week, when details of the city #39;s bid for the 2012 Olympics are announced."
Sports," The much improved Phoenix Suns visit the winless New Orleans Hornets tonight at New Orleans Arena. Phoenix put an end to a two game losing streak on Tuesday, tallying a 107 101 victory over Dallas at the AmericanAirlines Arena."
World,"SRINAGAR, India (AFP) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dangled a multi-billion-dollar plan for peace before Kashmiris as he pulled an army battalion out of the insurgency-hit state and hinted at further troop cuts."
World," The Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) launched the country's third GSM mobile phone network, ringing in the new service by phoning from Sofia to a landline in Bourgas on the Black Sea."
World," Long held silence over the taboo subject of toilets is taking its toll on global health and holding back developing countries, hygiene experts warned at a world toilet summit here."
World,"Eight policemen die when their vehicle hits a landmine laid by Maoists in western Nepal, authorities say."
Sci/Tech," Japan's largest mobile operator, NTT  DoCoMo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=9437.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">9437.T</A>, unveiled on Wednesday a new line of  advanced mobile phones with stereo quality surround sound,  high resolution digital cameras, and a special chip that allows  owners to use their phones as a debit card."
Sci/Tech," Technology, media and telecoms chiefs  are expected to be cautious about 2005 when they gather in  Barcelona this week at Morgan Stanley's annual TMT investor  conference."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., the world's largest  software maker, and France's Dassault Systemes have forged a  global, 5 year strategic alliance to deliver Dassault's 3D  software to firms using the Microsoft software platform."
Business," Surging energy costs drove up U.S.  consumer prices a hefty and larger than expected 0.6 percent  last month, while industrial output grew strongly after  rebounding from hurricanes and housing starts leapt, government  reports showed on Wednesday."
Business, Oil prices extended heavy recent losses  on Wednesday as U.S. government data showed crude stocks  building for an eighth straight week ahead of winter.
World," Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas failed at  talks with militants on Wednesday to win a commitment to end  attacks on Israelis in the run up to Jan. 9 elections for a  replacement to Yasser Arafat, political sources said."
World,A Brazilian government party official on Wednesday urged the opening of sealed records that could contain details of citizens tortured and killed by the former 21-year military dictatorship.
World,"Homemade bombs exploded in two Buenos Aires banks Wednesday, killing a security guard and shattering windows, police said."
World,"Homemade bombs exploded in two Buenos Aires banks Wednesday, killing a security guard, police said."
World,"<p></p><p> BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Bombs exploded at threebanks in the Argentine capital on Wednesday, including twobranches of U.S. giant Citibank, killing one security guard andinjuring one other person, police said.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Software maker teams up with UNESCO to boost the number of languages in which its applications are offered.
World," Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas failed at talks with militants on Wednesday to win a commitment to end attacks on Israelis in the run up to Jan. 9 elections for a replacement to Yasser Arafat, political sources said."
Business,InPhonic finally made its public debut amid insatiable investor demand for IPOs.
World," Palestinian leaders plan to send a delegation to Paris to seek details on what caused the death of President Yasser Arafat last week at a French hospital, officials said on Wednesday."
World," British soldiers operating south of Baghdad were targeted in two bomb attacks, including one suicide car bombing and another attack that left one soldier injured."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest retailer, on Saturday said it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in December sales at its US stores open at least a year."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, and France's Dassault Systemes have forged a global, 5 year strategic alliance to deliver Dassault's 3D software to firms using the Microsoft software platform."
World, TORONTO (CP)   The effects of urban sprawl and industrial development on Ontario's ecologically sensitive watersheds will be more closely examined under a  #36;12.5 million provincial initiative.
World," The vast majority of provisional ballots cast in Ohio were legitimate, say election officials who are poring over thousands of presidential election ballots."
Sci/Tech," Swarms of pink locusts swept through the Egyptian capital on Wednesday, evoking the biblical description of the plagues which struck in the time of Moses."
Business," Treasuries rallied on Wednesday as  U.S. retail inflation rose less than many had feared,  suggesting the Federal Reserve could stay measured when raising  interest rates."
Business," Treasuries rallied on Wednesday as U.S. retail inflation rose less than many had feared, suggesting the Federal Reserve could stay measured when raising interest rates."
Business,"Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. reported a third-quarter profit Wednesday, reversing a year-earlier loss, as asset sales and cost containment helped offset a further decline in sales."
Business,"US Treasury Secretary John Snow reassured critics Wednesday that America is dealing with its huge budget and trade deficits, but discounted any suggestions of official intervention to prop up the ailing US dollar."
Business,"The world #39;s developing countries this year will turn in the strongest economic growth in three decades and should continue to enjoy solid expansion in 2005 and 2006, the World Bank predicted Tuesday."
Business,"In its latest move in an ongoing battle with cable companies, SBC Communications today announced a 10-year, \$400 million deal to use Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) IP television platform."
Business,"PARIS, Nov 17 (AFP) - Media and mobile telephone group Vivendi Universal said on Wednesday that third-quarter profits had risen by nearly six-fold and upgraded its full-year profit outlook owing to a change in tax arrangements."
Business," The founders of the PBHG mutual funds agreed to pay  #36;160 million in restitution and civil fines, and to accept a lifetime ban from the securities industry to resolve allegations they facilitated improper trading in the funds, regulators said on Wednesday."
World," Indian Prime Minister Manmohan  Singh took his proposals for peace to the Kashmiri people on  Wednesday, holding out the promise of further troop withdrawals  on his first visit to the region."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America has escalated its hunt for Internet movie pirates with the filing of several lawsuits against individuals the MPAA says are distributing pirated movies.
Sci/Tech,IBM and top scientific research organizations are joining forces in a humanitarian effort to tap the unused power of millions of computers and help solve complex social problems.
Sci/Tech,"According to the lawsuit, screenwriter Roger Avary met with the Microsoft team and pitched them a detailed concept for a video game designed to lead players through yoga poses using Microsoft #39;s Xbox."
Sci/Tech,"  (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW)    In an effort to win back some lost market share, Sun Microsystems (sun.com) released Solaris 10, the latest version of the company #39;s Unix based operating system software, for free on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Creative Chairman and CEO Sim Wong Hoo is aiming for a 40 percent share of the global market for MP3 players next year. To achieve its target, the Singapore-based company will "
Sports, Reigning world No. 1 Roger Federer and former top ranked star Lleyton Hewitt will meet in a blockbuster  quot;Red Group quot; round  robin match Wednesday at the ATP #39;s season ending Tennis Masters Cup.
Sports,MIDDLESBROUGH goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will not forget this match at Craven Cottage early this morning. His woeful error cost Australia victory in a 2-2 draw with Norway.
Sports,"East Carolina football coach John Thompson will step down at the end of the season, a school source told The Associated Press on Wednesday."
Sports," The 76ers saw a three game win streak come to an end on Tuesday night, falling 103 95 to the Seattle SuperSonics at the Wachovia Center."
Sports,"Wrexham have been given a stay of execution after the High Court granted the club more time to solve their financial problems. However, the Coca-Cola League Two outfit have been given just two weeks to sort out the crisis or face a winding-up order."
World,"The husband of Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan has asked Islamic militants to return his wife #39;s body to him so that she can, in his words, rest in peace."
World,"Bombs have exploded at three banks in the Argentine capital, including two branches of US giant Citibank, killing one security guard and injuring one other person, police say."
Business," The founders of the PBHG mutual funds  agreed to pay  $160 million in restitution and civil fines, and  to accept a lifetime ban from the securities industry to  resolve allegations they facilitated improper trading in the  funds, regulators said on Wednesday."
Business," SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBC.N</A> will use  Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> technology to launch video services  over upgraded high speed data lines, the companies said  Wednesday."
Business,"Wholesale prices for domestically produced mens and boys apparel rose 0.6 percent in October 2004, which economists attributed to higher energy costs rather than real pricing power, the Labor Departments Producer Price Index revealed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Hitachi #39;s 400 GByte Deskstar got company: Seagate announced it is shipping its Barracuda 7200.8 to retail stores and system builders, also offering up to 400 GByte storage space."
Sci/Tech,PC buyers can look forward to DVDs with up to 10 times the storage they now have when Hewlett-Packard rolls out machines supporting next-generation DVD technology next year.
Sports,"Englishman Paul Casey will be in for a hard time on the US Tour next year after his outspoken remarks about American golfers, Scott Verplank warned on Wednesday."
Sports,Tottenham Hotspur defender Dean Richards says there is an  quot;extremely low quot; chance that he has a tumour after a scan had revealed an  quot;abnormality on the brain quot;.
Sports,"Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - With the United States men #39;s national soccer team having already booked a place in the final round of World Cup qualifying, head coach Bruce Arena is likely to put a young squad on the field Wednesday against Jamaica at "
Sports,"Wrexham have been given just over two weeks to solve their financial problems by the High Court, a day after the club applied to go into administration."
Sports," The Rockets came up short on Tuesday, falling 88 84 to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Yao Ming made good on 13 of 15 shot attempts in a 27 point, 11 rebound performance for the Rockets, who have lost three of four."
Business," Stocks jumped on Wednesday on news of  a merger between retailers Kmart and Sears,  better than expected earnings from computer maker  Hewlett Packard and government data showing a moderate rise in  a key U.S. inflation measure."
Business," The dollar plunged to an all time low  against the euro on Wednesday ahead of an upcoming G20 finance  ministers' meeting in Berlin, as analysts fretted that  officials would do little to stem the greenback's fall."
Sports, South Africa will underline  their strength in depth if Trevor Immelman and Rory Sabbatini  can retain their title at the WGC World Cup of Golf starting on  Thursday at Seville's Real Golf Club.
Sports,"A massive plan to attract the 2012 Summer Olympics to New York, touting the city's diversity, financial and media power, was unveiled today."
Sci/Tech, The World Health Organization said Wednesday it approved the first international standard for a human genetic test to help laboratories improve the accuracy and quality of their results.
World, U.S. artillery pummeled Falluja  on Wednesday and troops hunted guerrillas still fighting days  after Washington said its offensive had destroyed rebel control  of the Sunni Muslim city west of Baghdad.
Business, Pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. is going south with a  $613 million US purchase of Shell #39;s natural gas network in the Gulf of Mexico south of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Sci/Tech,"US IT giant IBM and a number of research organisations have launched the World Community Grid, a global humanitarian effort that applies the unused computing power of individual and business computers to help address the world #39;s most difficult health and "
Sci/Tech,"Making the world safe from Linux? Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) Chairman Bill Gates is in Paris this morning, signing an agreement with UNESCO to boost computer literacy in developing countries."
World,"Indian soldiers killed two militants after a fierce gunbattle in Kashmir #39;s main city last night, as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began a visit to promote peace in the disputed region."
World,"Having been duped last year by Iran, negotiators for France, Germany and Britain labored mightily over the past months to produce what they hoped would be an airtight agreement that would force Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions."
World,The leader of the northern rebels in Ivory Coast is traveling to South Africa to meet with President Thabo Mbeki to discuss the peace process in the world #39;s number one cocoa-producing nation.
World,"The world #39;s biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, the recognized global watchdog on endangered species said Wednesday in announcing its annual list of most vulnerable wildlife."
Sports," LAKE FOREST, Ill. (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears wide  receiver David Terrell has been arrested for traffic  violations."
Business," The BlackBerry wireless e mail device  is now being used by a record two million subscribers, less  than a year after it topped the one million market, Research In  Motion Ltd. (RIM) <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RIM.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RIM.TO</A> said on Wednesday."
World, U.S. artillery pummelled Falluja  on Wednesday and troops hunted guerrillas still fighting days  after Washington said its offensive had destroyed rebel control  of the Sunni Muslim city west of Baghdad.
Business,"When resurgent discount retailer Kmart (Nasdaq: KMRT) branded a new CEO, it was rumored that chairman Edward Lampert might have designs on merging the company with Sears (NYSE "
Business,Microsoft has turned the channel on its slow-moving television software business by winning a key contract for its new Internet-based TV platform from SBC Communications.
Sci/Tech,"An unmanned NASA jet that set a speed record of almost 7,000 miles per hour was built by a Tennessee company. The 12-foot-long X-43-A supersonic combustion ramjet, or Scramjet, flew on its "
Sci/Tech,"Andrew Bridges, an intellectual property lawyer in the San Francisco office of Winston  amp; Strawn, said the MPAA could fare better than the recording industry, which has experienced slow progress "
Sci/Tech,Aggregator says it expects flat-rate pricing to simplify budgeting for enterprises and to increase usage of hotspots. By Mobile Pipeline News.
Sports,"All Black assistant Steve Hansen wants to develop a relationship between traditional foes New Zealand and Wales. He has instigated talks about the twinning concept, a year out from plans to have "
World,POLICE fought street battles today for a second straight day with university students protesting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Chile and the weekend arrival of US President George W. Bush.
Sports, Chicago Bears wide receiver David Terrell has been arrested for traffic violations.
Business,"After much speculation, two discount giants move to create third-largest retailer."
Sports," The nation's chief media regulator expressed disappointment Wednesday over the steamy locker room opening to ABC's ""Monday Night Football"" broadcast."
Sci/Tech, Online auction site eBay said it has launched its operations in the Philippines.
Business,"The founders of the PBHG mutual funds agreed to pay \$160 million in restitution and civil fines, and to accept a lifetime ban from the securities industry to resolve allegations they facilitated improper trading in the funds "
Sci/Tech,The Arctic Climate Impact Assessment has released an alarming report on the impacts of climate change across the Arctic. The ACIA is a multiyear evaluation of the impact of climate change and increased ultraviolet radiation across the Arctic region.
Sci/Tech,US software maker Microsoft has announced the general availability of the Microsoft Solution for Windows-based Hosting version 3.0.
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s new double-layer DVD player for the Mac will give Macintosh users access to higher-capacity removable storage. The device, which is available in both internal and external versions, can record up to four hours of video on a single disk."
Sports,"The racist abuse suffered by England #39;s Under-21 stars against Spain on Tuesday is a regular part of the Spanish game, says an anti-racism campaign body."
Sports,Disgraced Romanian international striker Adrian Mutu lodged an appeal against his sacking by Premiership leaders Chelsea for taking cocaine.
Sports,Wrexham today breathed a huge sigh of relief after being given a stay of execution by the High Court - but the Coca-Cola League Two club have been given just two weeks to sort out the crisis or face a winding-up order.
World,A policeman who says he escaped from the ambush said a group of around 20 armed men attacked a hotel occupied by the policemen near the Jordanian border.
World,US President George W. Bush #39;s plan to play midwife to a Palestinian state took another turn Tuesday with his decision to appoint National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice as his new secretary of state.
World,"Incoming European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday urged the EU to  quot;get back to work quot;, ahead of a vote expected to end an unprecedented limbo and let him take office three weeks late."
Business,The European Union threatens to impose sanctions on some US imports unless Washington repeals its anti-dumping law.
Business,SBC and Microsoft strike a \$400 million deal to provide internet TV.   Also: Gates agrees to computer charity work in developing countries   hellip;.  Japan gives us surround-sound cell phones   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech," The BlackBerry wireless e mail device  is now being used by a record two million subscribers, less  than a year after it topped the one million market, Research In  Motion Ltd. (RIM) <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RIM.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RIM.TO</A> said on Wednesday."
Business," Fast food chain Jack In The Box  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JBX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JBX.N</A> on Wednesday reported a higher than expected 32  percent rise in quarterly net profit, helped by sales of new  products like sourdough sandwiches and a lower tax rate."
World," President Bush has decided to name Harriet Miers, a longtime Texas associate, as White House counsel, a senior administration official said Wednesday."
Sports, Denver Broncos veteran defensive tackle Luther Elliss is listed as out for Sunday's game at New Orleans with a calf injury.
Sci/Tech," After years of resistance, the U.S. trucking industry says it will not try to impede or delay a new federal rule aimed at cutting diesel pollution."
Sports," China was eliminated from qualifying for the 2006 World Cup despite a 7 0 victory Wednesday night over visiting Hong Kong, with Kuwait finishing first in the group on the fifth tiebreaker."
Business," The two founders of the Pilgrim Baxter mutual fund family have agreed to pay  #36;80 million each to settle regulators' charges of improper trading of their funds to benefit themselves and friends at the expense of longer term shareholders, the authorities announced Wednesday."
Business,Investors didn't appreciate news of their management's plans to sell shares.
Business,"Enbridge Inc., Canada #39;s second- largest pipeline company, agreed to buy Shell Gas Transmission LLC for \$613 million to gain pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico for the first time."
Sci/Tech,"EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California (AFP) - A US hypersonic experimental scramjet, the X-43A, raced into the record books, flying at a world-record speed nearly 10 times faster than sound, NASA confirmed."
Sci/Tech,Industry group will offer a free program to help users find and eliminate illegal files. The Motion Picture Association of America this week announced that it has begun filing lawsuits against people who use 
Sci/Tech,The Internet megasite eBay yelled  #39;hold the cheese #39; when they found a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich that its owner says bears the image of the Virgin Mary being auctioned off on its website.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 17, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM and officials from some of the world #39;s leading science, education and philanthropic organizations yesterday launched a global grid computing project aimed at harnessing unused global computing power to help solve a "
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 17, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Seagate Technology LLC said yesterday that it has started shipping a hard disk drive, targeted at PCs, that offers 400GB of storage space."
Sports, The Football Association has written to UEFA and FIFA to complain about racist abuse suffered by England #39;s black players in an under 21 international against Spain in Madrid on Tuesday night.
Sports,1. ABC and the NFL are still wiping the egg of their face for the racy lead-in to Monday Night Football in which Desperate Housewives co-star Nicollette Sheridan dropped her towel and jumped into the arms of Eagles wideout Terrell Owens.
Sports,"SHEFFIELD, England - Thousands paid their respects Wednesday at the funeral of Emlyn Hughes, the former England and Liverpool captain who was one of the greatest English soccer players of his generation."
World,"vSAMARRA, Iraq, Nov 17 (AFP): Saboteurs attacked a domestic oil pipeline west of the restive Iraqi city of Samarra Wednesday in the latest in a barrage of attacks against Iraq #39;s crucial insustry, police said."
Sci/Tech," Nintendo has wet my old school whistle, yet again. I spent a majority of my earlier years plopped in front of the TV screen playing NES games, and blowing into the cartridges to get the games to work (which Nintendo, apparently, does not condone)."
World, Disgraced Romanian international striker Adrian Mutu lodged an appeal against his sacking by Premiership leaders Chelsea for taking cocaine.
World," MONTREAL (CP)   Guy Cloutier, one of Quebec's best known TV and music producers, pleaded guilty Wednesday to five charges, including sexual assault, indecent assault and having sex with a female under 14 who was not his wife."
Business, Vodafone Group plans to hand 6 billion ( $16 billion) back to shareholders this year after doubling half year and full year dividends and boosting a multibillion pound share buyback programme.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft chairman Bill Gates will sign a co-operation agreement with Unesco today to improve access to computers, the Internet and IT training in developing countries."
Sci/Tech,"After years of resistance, the US trucking industry says it will not try to impede or delay a new federal rule aimed at cutting diesel pollution."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has announced general availability of Windows-Based Hosting Version 3.0, which is a platform for service providers to sell hosted offerings."
Sports,Paris launched their candidature file for the 2012 Olympics on Wednesday with bid leaders insisting they have learned their lesson from past failures.
Sports,"Wales have not beaten New Zealand for 51 years and in their efforts to end that barren run, they are banning all references to the All Blacks before Saturday #39;s Test at the Millennium Stadium."
Sports,Signing shortstop Cristian Guzman and third baseman Vinny Castilla indicate that Washington GM Jim Bowden takes seriously his pledge to aggressively assemble a competitive team.
Sports, Quarterback Henry Burris of the Saskatchewan Roughriders was among the CFL players recognized Wednesday for their outstanding performances in the division finals.
Sports," The low number of minorities coaching college football teams reflects a lack of diversity among college and conference leaders, according to a University of Central Florida study released Wednesday."
World,UN Security Council  diplomats are in Kenya to push for a Sudan peace deal and progress on Darfur.
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos says it is about to miss a deadline on a back tax payment of more than \$6bn due from 2002.
Sci/Tech,"Pulp Fiction co-writer Roger Avary is suing Microsoft, accusing the software giant of stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio."
Sports," Daunte Culpepper was leading Pro Bowl fan balloting through Wednesday with 325,383 votes."
Sci/Tech," Humans were born to run and evolved from ape like creatures into the way they look today probably because of the need to cover long distances and compete for food, scientists said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Fossils of ancient marine reptiles that lived 230 million years ago show the prehistoric creatures gave birth to live young, scientists said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Grape harvest records have enabled French scientists to track variations in summer temperatures in France since the 14th century.
Business,"On the surface, speech technologies make a lot of sense. But it may still be too early for them to make it in prime time."
Business,"US consumer prices rose in October, spurred by energy and food costs, and industrial production and housing starts surged, suggesting the Federal Reserve may keep raising its benchmark interest rate."
Sci/Tech,"IT management is firmly anchored at number six, with outsourcing, cost control, and process improvement the order of the day. Cisco Systems signed an agreement on Wednesday to acquire network management start-up Jahi Networks for \$16 million."
Sports, The nations chief media regulator expressed disappointment Wednesday over the steamy locker room opening to ABCs Monday Night Football broadcast.
Sports,"Welcome to The Show! On Novemeber 21 in Homestead, Fla, NASCAR will crown a champion when the inaugural Chase for the Nextel Cup concludes."
Sports,Winning the toss is probably a  quot;bat first quot; proposition in the first cricket test between Australia and New Zealand starting at the  #39;Gabba on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"Text-to-speech technology will be featured in a range of Redmond's server products, beginning with Speech Server 2004."
Sci/Tech,"The new recipient of Redmond's bounty, Vintela, sells software that integrates Unix and Linux tools with Windows environments."
World,Margaret Spellings has been a close adviser to President Bush since his days as Texas governor.
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Cincinnati with a hamstring injury.
World,"Reiterating previous statements, though providing no new details, President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia would continue to emphasize its nuclear deterrent."
Business,Flight attendants union president Patricia Friend has threatened a nationwide strike against 26 airlines if US Airways ditches its union contracts while in bankruptcy.
Business,"The founders of PBHG mutual funds agreed to pay \$160 million in restitution and civil fines and to be banned for life from the securities industry to resolve allegations they facilitated improper trading in the funds, regulators said "
Business,"No. 3 US oil company ConocoPhillips (COP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday forecast higher capital spending in coming years and reaffirmed its production targets, banking on rising output in the Asia-Pacific region."
Business,"Accra, Nov. 17, GNA - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has improved its services to the nation through the establishment of a customer oriented Internet website to enhance voluntary tax compliance and lower cost of collection."
Sci/Tech,Researchers at electronics giant TDK have developed a tough new coating that promises to make scratched DVDs a thing of the past and that will help usher in an emerging data storage format with 10 times the capacity of the current DVD standard.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 17, 2004 (INFOWORLD) - SAN FRANCISCO - Unless you #39;ve been living in a cave for the past few months, you already know Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,Japan #39;s NTT DoCoMo has released a dual-mode phone that works on both 3G FOMA cellular networks and wireless local area networks.
Sports,Wales centre Gavin Henson says he is determined to show-case his talent against New Zealand on Saturday. The 22-year-old was given his Wales debut by current New Zealand coach Graham Henry against Romania in 2001.
Sports,Tottenham defender Dean Richards has confirmed that a specialist has told him the chances of him suffering a brain tumour are  #39;extremely low #39;.
World,PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin served notice today that Russia intended to remain a major nuclear power by deploying a new weapon in the coming years that other states lack and are unlikely to develop in the near future.
World,"DOZENS of people, many of them women and children, were killed or wounded in attacks across Iraq overnight amid reports that more than 60 Iraqi policemen have been kidnapped."
World,"The explosions on Wednesday occurred near ATM machines in branches belonging to Citibank and Banco Galicia, damaging the building #39;s facades, officials said."
World,"CHILE said it will make US President George W. Bush and fellow leaders wear poncho-like  quot;chamantos quot; at this weekend #39;s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, answering what is always a burning question."
Business," Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Santana Lopes defended his government's budget for 2005 on the eve of its vote in parliament, arguing it will maintain budgetary rigor even as it cuts income taxes and raises pensions and civil servant salaries."
Sci/Tech,The future of the controversial European Union (E.U.) software patent directive was thrown into doubt Wednesday after the Polish government indicated it could no longer support the legislation in its current form.
Sci/Tech,"Four major Linux players are to unite their distributions around a common core based on the Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0, in an effort to push Linux standardization to a new level. MandrakeSoft of France, Conectiva of Brazil, TurboLinux of Japan, and Progeny Linux Systems of the U.S. say the venture, called the Linux Core Consortium (LCC), has broad industry support from companies such as Red Hat, Novell, and Hewlett-Packard."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has turned the channel on its slow-moving television software business by winning a key contract for its new Internet-based TV platform from SBC Communications.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Spansion, the joint venture memory-chip maker formed by Advanced Micro Devices and Fujitsu, plans a major expansion of its chip-making capacity in Japan as part of its drive to overtake Intel and Samsung Electronics in the competitive flash memory market."
Sci/Tech,"disk drive maker Seagate Technology has started shipping a drive targeted at personal computers that offers 400GB of storage space, it said Tuesday."
Sports," NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sports Network) - Tennessee quarterback  Steve McNair is questionable for Sunday's home game against  Jacksonville with a chest injury. McNair missed the Titans'  last two games with a bruised sternum."
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers running  back Duce Staley is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at  Cincinnati with a hamstring injury.
Sci/Tech,"Five Acrosshas upgraded its workgroup instant messaging client by adding RSS support and developed its first workgroup instant messaging server, the Palo Alto, California company plans to announce Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola has agreed to buy MeshNetworks, a developer of technology and products for rapidly deployed, self-creating wireless mobile networks."
Business,"Since emerging from bankruptcy in May 2003, the company has undergone a dramatic turnaround, seen an almost eight-fold increase in its stock price and now plans to buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck (S:NYSE - news - research) for about \$11 "
Business,"NOVEMBER 17, 2004 -- Pittsburgh, Pa. -- The largest union representing flight attendants yesterday threatened strikes against airlines that seek to abrogate contracts through bankruptcy proceedings."
Business,Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner testified Wednesday that he relied on advice from the company #39;s top lawyer in determining that former Disney President Michael Ovitz couldn #39;t be fired for cause.
Business,"SBC said it signed a 10-year, \$400 million agreement with Microsoft to provide next-generation television services using Microsoft #39;s TV internet protocol television edition software platform."
Business,MOSCOW ConocoPhillips has upped its stake in the Russian oil giant Lukoil to ten percent. That #39;s according to a Lukoil official.
Sci/Tech,"Humans were born to run and evolved from ape-like creatures into the way they look today probably because of the need to cover long distances and compete for food, scientists said on Wednesday."
Sports,"So Pedro Martinez slipped off to Tampa for a brief, none-too-secret rendezvous with George Steinbrenner. Was this supposed to make Theo Epstein and the Red Sox brass jealous?"
Sports,"OK, maybe one more.  quot;How many Big 12 North teams does it take to pull a float in a bowl parade? quot;. Colorado, the team that spent most of the offseason giving the conference a black eye, is 6-4 "
Sports,Can the Bagers bounce back from last week #39;s debacle? Will Noah Herron maintain his momentum against Illinois? Will Minnesota be home for the holidays?
World,India #39;s prime minister offered Wednesday to hold unconditional talks on Kashmir  quot;with anyone and everyone quot; as his country began withdrawing troops from the divided Himalayan region as a goodwill gesture to rival Pakistan.
World,The Palestinian Fatah Movement threatened to boycott the upcoming presidential elections unless the cause of Yasser Arafat #39;s is revealed.
Sci/Tech," Following complaints, eBay has announced a new policy regarding use of racially offensive terms in its listings."
Business,"Aylwin Lewis is smiling. He #39;s the president and chief executive of Kmart Holding (nasdaq: KMRT - news - people ), which posted its fourth straight quarterly profit on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday, a biotech company in Australia announced they would be sharing their line of embryonic stem cells to an  quot;open source quot; research community -- for the good of mankind, at no cost."
Sports,Disconsolate China coach Arie Haan stepped down after his team suffered an embarrassing early exit from World Cup qualifying despite thrashing Hong Kong 7-0.
Sports,  Rap artist Snoop Dogg donned football gloves and a red University of Southern California sweat suit Tuesday to run through drills with the top ranked Trojans football team.
Sports, It should have been an occasion for the Tampa Bay Lightning to bask one more time in the glow of winning the Stanley Cup.
World," Deutsche Telekom said it had sold its remaining 7.3 percent stake in SES Global, the world's leading satellite operator, for approximately 345 million euros (449.5 million dollars)."
World,"The number of people killed and injured by landmines last year fell, says a report - but there are still thousands of victims."
Business,"Pushed by higher energy prices, US consumer prices rose in October, the Labor Department said today. The seasonally adjusted consumer price index rose 0.6 percent in October, the largest gain since May."
Business,"ConocoPhillips has increased its stake in Lukoil to 10 percent, an official in the Russian company said Wednesday, positioning the US oil giant to claim a seat on the board of the world #39;s No."
Sci/Tech,A team in California led by Boeing Co. successfully completed the first laboratory trial of a system to destroy ballistic missiles just after they are launched.
Sports," Minnesota Vikings quarterback  Daunte Culpepper is ahead of all players in voting for the 2005  Pro Bowl, while Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb is one of three  Eagles in the top 10."
Business,"Sales are flat for the company, but the valuation still appears to be fair."
World," Homemade bombs exploded in two Buenos Aires banks before they opened Wednesday, killing a security guard, police said."
World,"<p></p><p> By Mary Milliken</p><p> BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Bombs exploded at threebanks in the Argentine capital on Wednesday, including twobranches of U.S. giant Citibank, killing one security guard andinjuring a bomb squad officer, officials said.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Balanced discussion of copyright issues begins
Business,"US Treasury Secretary John W. Snow began a European tour yesterday, aiming to highlight the need for stronger economic growth in Europe as Washington tries to blunt criticism over massive "
Business,"Hollinger International yesterday announced a \$13.2m (7.2m) deal to sell the Jerusalem Post, leaving the one-time media powerhouse and former owner of the Daily Telegraph with just a handful of assets in North America."
Business,China and Argentina signed accords on Tuesday that could bring nearly \$20 billion in investment from the Asian giant over the next 10 years for the capital-starved Latin American economy.
Business,"Lower bad loan provisions helped Credit Agricole SA #39;s third-quarter profit to rise 71 percent, the French bank said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems signed an agreement on Wednesday to acquire network management start-up Jahi Networks for \$16 million. Jahi, a San Jose, Calif."
Sci/Tech,Security researchers are warning of another pair of vulnerabilities in Microsoft Corp. #39;s Internet Explorer browser affecting users on fully patched Windows XP Service Pack 2 systems.
Sci/Tech,"REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iPass Inc. today announced new monthly and annual flat-rate subscription plans for use of the Company #39;s US Wi-Fi connectivity."
Sports,"Anaheim Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero claimed the American League MVP award on Tuesday, turning what was supposed to be a tight race into a runaway victory."
Sports,Miyazaki - Tiger Woods will be looking for his first win in Japan when he tees off on Thursday in the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament.
Sports, The Toronto Argonauts have the green light to score off the field this week. Argos head coach Pinball Clemons was asked during the Grey Cup coaches #39; news conference Wednesday if he would allow 
World,Banks in Buenos Aires were today hit in series of explosions that left a security guard dead. Two branches of Citibank and a Banco Galicia branch in the Argentinian capital were targeted in the attacks.
World,"17 November 2004 - The top United Nations envoy for Iraq today discussed the situation in Fallujah with Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar, focusing on humanitarian conditions in the town and the impact of the hostilities on the civilian population "
World," The chilling video of a U.S. Marine shooting and killing a wounded and apparently unarmed man in Iraq dominated the Arab world's media Wednesday, overshadowing the slaying of a British aid worker who had been kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents."
Sci/Tech,"We are born to run. According to new research, our bodies are highly evolved for running long distances, an ability that allowed our ancestors to conquer the African savannahs."
Sports,Youd think that the people tuning in to watch the Eagles face the Cowboys on Monday night wouldn #39;t have a problem seeing a naked woman on TV.
World," Top ministers from 21 Pacific Rim nations convened high level talks on free trade and global security Wednesday, while police battled university students protesting the summit and a weekend visit by President Bush."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia yesterday demonstrated streaming video over mobile phones using IPv6, the slow-building successor to today's Internet addressing system. Broadband Blog"
Sci/Tech,Four Linux companies start a global effort to homogenize one version of the open-source operating system.
Sci/Tech," Multi bank currency trading platform  FXall has launched a money markets service, the company said on  Wednesday."
World," Russia is working on new nuclear missile  systems that other powers do not have in order to protect  itself against future security threats, President Vladimir  Putin said on Wednesday."
Business,"The chicken company, formerly a cooperative, is now making money as a for-profit corporation."
Business,The company's latest earnings met analysts' estimates but uncertainty still lingers.
Business,The company turned in a wider Q1 loss but is still on track for a profitable year.
Business,"Rising energy costs drove up US consumer prices a larger-than-expected 0.6 percent in October, while industrial output and housing starts rebounded strongly from the prior month."
Business,The honor of paying the stiffest penalty in the long-running mutual fund trading scandal goes to former investment advisers Harold Baxter and Gary Pilgrim.
Sci/Tech,"An experimental NASA jet has flown at just under 10 times the speed of sound, a record that is a step forward for the plane and its experimental scramjet engine."
Sci/Tech,"As part of three-pronged, anti-piracy attack launched Tuesday, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) plans to release free software to help parents determine what movie and music titles their children have stored on a computer, along with any "
Sci/Tech, A decade old grilled cheese sandwich bearing what could be the image of the Virgin Mary is garnering intense interest on an internet auction site.
Sci/Tech,"GOOGLE, the world #39;s number one search engine, has lost its edge. That #39;s the considered view of software engineers who have been testing an early version of Microsoft #39;s MSN Search service, released last week."
Sports,"Paris is confident of maintaining its status as the odds-on favourite to host the 2012 Olympic Games, citing widespread political backing, strong financial support, affordable tickets and 80 per cent of venues within 10 minutes reach."
Sports,"Some players don #39;t attend the private ceremony, called a  quot;joke quot; by an angry Tim Taylor. By TOM JONES, Times Staff Writer."
World,"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh waves as Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad claps during a public rally in Srinagar on Wednesday. Reuters. SRINAGAR: Less than a week after announcing a troop cut, the biggest confidence "
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is developing a new type of nuclear missile. Mr. Putin spoke at an annual meeting of the armed forces #39; senior leadership.
World," Chilean anti riot forces fired tear gas and water cannon at student protesters, three days before President George W. Bush #39;s arrival for a weekend Asia Pacific summit."
World,New allegations that Israeli arms dealers helped the army of Ivory Coast attack a French military base look likely to reignite long-tense relations between Israel and France.
World,BRUSSELS: The killing of controversial Dutch film-maker Theo van Gogh by a suspected Islamic extremist and the subsequent spate of retaliatory attacks on Muslim targets are a damaging blow to relations between European Union #39;s 15 million Muslims and their 
Business," Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck    Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A> in a  $11.5 billion deal unveiled on Wednesday,  creating the third largest U.S. retailer."
Business," Stocks rose on Wednesday after news  of an  $11.5 billion retailing deal and solid earnings from  computer maker Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A>, but a rise in oil  prices caused stocks to trim gains."
Business," Federal prosecutors are investigating  whether the wife of former Enron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> Chairman Ken  Lay illegally sold shares in the company just before it went  bankrupt, a lawyer for Lay said on Wednesday."
Business," Federal prosecutors are investigating whether the wife of former Enron Corp.  Chairman Ken Lay illegally sold shares in the company just before it went bankrupt, a lawyer for Lay said on Wednesday."
World," France's BNP Paribas received hundreds of millions of dollars from the scandal plagued UN Oil for Food program in Iraq, while possibly ignoring rampant abuses in the program, a top US lawmaker charged."
Sci/Tech," An underground subculture of teenage girls who bond over their eating disorders and glorify bone thin celebrities has surfaced on the Internet, in a growing trend that experts say frustrates treatment."
Business,"The UK must lure foreign talent if it is to compete with the growing economic challenge of countries such as India and China, the government warns."
Sports,"Ryan Nelsen, the defensive force behind D.C. United's MLS championship run this season, will not return to the club."
Business,"Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co."
Business,"Although telcos need to position themselves as strong competition to cable operators and VoIP providers, IDC #39;s Amy Harris questioned whether SBC #39;s effort will pay off."
Sci/Tech," NTT DoCoMo Inc said Wednesday it has developed five new models for the 901i series of 3G FOMA cell phone handsets, featuring an enhanced audio system, and will market one model, the SH901iC, nationwide Nov 26 with other models to follow."
Sports,"VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Local businessman Francesco Aquilini bought half of the Vancouver Canucks from American John McCaw."
Sports,Russia rebounded from last month #39;s 7-1 thrashing by Portugal with a morale-boosting 4-0 win over Estonia in a World Cup qualifier in Krasnodar on Wednesday.
World,"Bombs have exploded at three banks in the Argentine capital, two owned by US giant Citibank, killing one man and injuring a bomb disposal expert - but police said the identity of the attackers remained a mystery."
World,WHITE HOUSE The White House is reacting cautiously to Vladimir Putin #39;s announcement that Russia #39;s developing an entirely new nuclear missile.
World,"More than 60 Iraqi policemen were kidnapped by unknown gunmen after the officers finished a training course in Jordan, said Iraqi police."
World," KIEV, Ukraine  #151; Their name means ""It's Time."" Their slogan shows a ticking clock, and their ability to bring thousands of students to the streets is spooking the government as the country prepares for Sunday's pivotal presidential election."
Sports," The Federal Communications  Commission on Wednesday reviewed complaints about ABC's steamy  ""Desperate Housewives"" promotion before ""Monday Night Football""  and while the agency's chairman expressed disappointment, it  was not clear whether government would tackle the network."
Business, A divided U.S. federal appeals court  panel on Wednesday expressed skepticism about whether the  government had the authority to force cigarette makers to pay  billions of dollars in past profits as part of its racketeering  case against the industry.
Business," The average price U.S. consumers pay  to warm their homes with heating oil declined for the second  week and inventories of distillate fuel are expected to start  rising later this month as more refineries ramp up their  operations, the government said on Wednesday."
World," Lawmakers are questioning whether a French bank failed to comply with U.S. money laundering laws, possibly helping Saddam Hussein manipulate the  #36;60 billion U.N. oil for food program. The bank denies any wrongdoing."
Business," Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp.  will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck   Co. in a   $11.5 billion deal unveiled on Wednesday, creating the  third largest U.S. retailer."
Sci/Tech, SBC Communications Inc. will use a Microsoft Corp. software system to transmit television over high speed Internet connections like the ones SBC will offer after replacing the local arteries of its copper telephone network with fiber optic cables.
World, Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia ordered an inquiry Wednesday to determine the cause of death of former leader Yasser Arafat.
Sci/Tech, SBC Communications (NYSE: SBC) is jumping on the voice over Internet (VoIP) bandwagon with the launch of service in selected markets and a proposed nationwide rollout designed to help the company keep pace with the competition.
Sci/Tech, Japan's NTT DoCoMo (NYSE: DCM) has launched a Wi Fi/cellular phone that telecom industry analysts say is the first of its kind.
Sci/Tech," LG Electronics, the South Korea based wireless handset manufacturer, has launched the first terrestrial DMB (digital multimedia broadcast) cell phone."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has become a minority investor in Vintela, a Utah based maker of software that allows the Windows operating system to communicate with other software types, such as Unix, Linux or Mac OS."
Sci/Tech," High performance computing and artificial intelligence software may blast through barriers in data management to create a so called ""data cave,"" like the one Tom Cruise uses to catch crooks in the movie ""Minority Report""."
Sci/Tech, SMC's new 802.11g wireless router likely will spark considerable interest because of its inclusion of a USB print server. This feature is attractive to residential households or small businesses that would like to use a single printer across multiple computers.
World,"Top ministers from 21 Pacific Rim nations convened high-level talks on free trade and global security Wednesday, while police battled university students protesting the summit and a weekend visit by President Bush."
World,"Homemade bombs exploded in two Buenos Aires banks before they opened Wednesday, killing a security guard, police said."
Business,"Whenever an entire industry is beset by scandal, look for the participants who are clean."
World,Police in Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region refuse to take orders from the government.
Sports,MIAMI Virginia Tech reigns in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The tenth-ranked Huskies won the ACC title outright today with a 16-to-10 victory over ninth-ranked Miami.
Business," Oil prices see sawed, failing to sustain a brief rally on news of a surprise fall in US distillate stockpiles, including heating fuel, and an unexpectedly small increase in crude inventories."
Business, French bank Credit Agricole posted a better than expected 70.9 percent surge in third quarter net profit thanks to lower provisions and despite an overall decline in revenues.
Sci/Tech,"The eBay auction of a cheese sandwich said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary has drawn cheesy spoofs, including victuals meant to resemble the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s been three years since the last all-new Metal Gear Solid game, MGS 2: Sons of Liberty, hit the PlayStation 2. In that time, there have been various remakes of installments from the series, including: Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, which was basically "
Sports," Spain will draft some 35,000 police to beef up security, according to a dossier handed to the International Olympic Committee who were mulling the specifics of Madrid #39;s 2012 Olympic bid."
Sports,Reigning league MVP Kevin Garnett has picked up where he left off last season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The same cant be said for the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons.
World,"Vienna - Equipped with black-market blueprints of a nuclear bomb and some weapons-grade uranium, Iran is defying the United Nations by secretly continuing supposedly suspended activities as it presses ahead with plans to have atomic arms by next year, an "
World,"South African President Thabo Mbeki is engaged in political fire-fighting in the Ivory Coast, where fears of a full-scale civil war between government and rebel forces loom large."
Sci/Tech," SANTA CLARA, CALIF.    Accommodating large patch sets in Linux is expected to mean forking off of the 2.7 version of the platform to accommodate these changes, according to Andrew Morton, lead maintainer of the Linux kernel for Open Source Development Labs (OSDL)."
Sci/Tech, Oracle's (Nasdaq: ORCL) promise to step away from its pursuit of PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) if less than 50 percent of the company's shares are tendered by Friday may not be the last word in the deal.
Business," U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday  after Kmart's plan to buy Sears in an  $11.5 billion  deal was  announced and computer maker Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> posted  solid earnings, but higher oil prices prompted some investors  to sell equities."
Business, The NASD on Wednesday submitted  recommendations to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission  to limit the use of soft dollar deals and increase disclosure  about such practices.
World, South African President Thabo Mbeki  said on Wednesday it might be necessary to send more troops to  Ivory Coast to quell tension unless there is a deal soon  between the government and rebels.
Sports,They don #39;t call it the Grand National Drunk for nothing. Temptations abound during Grey Cup Week and it #39;s easy for players on both sides to get caught up in all the hoopla.
World,"LILLE, France, Nov 17 (AFP) - A French soldiers #39; advocacy group on Wednesday filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo for an air strike November 6 that killed nine French peacekeepers."
World,"More than 100 people were injured, at least two critically, when a passenger train derailed in Australia #39;s north-east, Queensland Rail chief executive Bob Scheuber said."
World," U.S. troops have recovered personal effects of a U.S. Marine who was once feared beheaded by Iraqi insurgents after disappearing from his unit, U.S. officials said."
Business," Oil prices abruptly ended a losing  streak on Wednesday, jumping nearly  $1 after a U.S. government  report showed heating oil stockpiles down 16 percent from last  year ahead of winter."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Agriculture Department expected test results late Wednesday on whether soybean rust had infected another Louisiana field, the sixth in a week, a spokesman said."
Sci/Tech," With just hours left in the countdown, NASA called off the launch Wednesday of a spacecraft that will hunt for emerging black holes."
World,The architect behind New York's revamped Museum of Modern Art likens it to a Japanese teacup.
World,"President Bush's nominee for attorney general, Alberto R. Gonzales, was all but guaranteed Senate confirmation today."
World," African leaders lobbied the Global Fund for Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria for more money on Wednesday to solve a cash crunch but were told a new round of funding was likely to be delayed by several months."
Business,"The coupling of Martha Stewart housewares and Kenmore #39;s appliances could make the combination of Kmart Holdings Corp (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research "
Business,"On the cross rates it was at 60.1 euro cents, 81.29 Japanese yen, 42.17 pence sterling, and 1.105 New Zealand dollars. On Wall Street stocks have jumped on news of a merger between retailers Kmart and Sears "
Business,Crude futures prices traded near two-month lows on Wednesday after the US government reported that commercially available oil supplies increased for the eighth straight week.
Business,NEW YORK: Oil prices extended a streak of losses last night as dealers anticipated that strong Opec output and recovering production in the US would boost lean stockpiles in time for peak winter heating demand.
Business,"China could be Argentina #39;s next best friend, especially at a time when the country is facing more enemies than allies as it is now."
Business,The wife of Enron founder Kenneth Lay is under federal investigation for possible insider trading because she arranged for the Lay family foundation to sell half a million shares of Enron Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Imagine travelling from Los Angeles to New Delhi in little over an hour. Or completing a round of the globe in five hours flat. On Tuesday, NASA moved the concept of dream planes closer to reality as its hypersonic "
Sci/Tech,Brace yourself. There may be a less-than-miraculous explanation for that image of the Virgin Mary a Florida woman says appeared in her grilled cheese sandwich.
Sci/Tech,Three of the five new NTT DoCoMo models are equipped with Sony #39;s FiliCa contactless IC card technology that enables the handsets to function as electronic money.
Sci/Tech,"Always in the courts for something, this time its writer and consultant to games makers Roger Avary who is involved in legal action with Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,Home theater company Cambridge SoundWorks is helping consumers tackle the time-consuming task of converting CDs into digital files.
Sci/Tech,"  With just hours left in the countdown, NASA called off the launch Wednesday of a spacecraft that will hunt for emerging black holes."
Sci/Tech,Seagate announced today the availability of a 400 gigabyte (GB) Barracuda 7200.8 model for high-end PC #39;s and entry-level servers.
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Sci/Tech,"Looking to the future of the internet, voice over IP, streaming video, and other applications, Nokia has developed a prototype handset that supports Mobile Internet "
Sports,"China has been denied a second straight trip to the World Cup finals despite a 7-0 victory over Hong Kong, failing to advance in qualifying when Kuwait won Asia #39;s Group Four by one goal."
Sports,"Moscow has promised tight security, more than a dozen new sports facilities, mid-range hotel rooms and improvements in the city #39;s smog-belching traffic if it hosts the 2012 Olympic Games."
Sports,"DETROIT (SportsTicker) - The Detroit Tigers are willing to take a chance on aging closer Troy Percival. By George Nikitin, AP. The Tigers on Wednesday signed the 35-year-old Percival, who had spent his entire "
Sports," Wide open or contested, the Seattle SuperSonics hit three pointers from all over the court. Ray Allen scored a season high 37 points, Rashard Lewis had 21 and Vladimir Radmanovic added 20, leading "
World,"One person was killed, another injured when three bombs exploded in a branch bank of US Citibank on Wednesday. A private guard of the bank died and a policeman was injured "
World,Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac will hold talks in London tomorrow - with Downing Street insisting their differences over Iraq and the UK-US relationship need not be a barrier to progress on other issues.
World,"FM Shalom, who met US secretary in Washington, said Israel would do all that it can to enable elections, as long as it would not harm our security."
World,"European elites, like American elites, are having trouble understanding the recent American elections. How can 59,054,087 people be so DUMB?"
World, The British and Irish prime ministers presented bitterly divided Northern Ireland politicians on Wednesday with what their governments insist is their final plan for restoring home rule in the province.
Sci/Tech, Internet auction house eBay Inc. said on Wednesday it would limit the use of racial slurs after U.S. city officials complained the offensive terms were being used to advertise lawn jockeys and other antiques.
World," Swarms of locusts descended on Cairo and around the fertile Nile Delta, but the authorities insisted the insects posed no serious threat to agriculture."
World," An Islamic militant wanted in connection with the murder of American Journalist Daniel Pear was killed in a shootout with police, according to Pakistani authorities on Wednesday, who also announced the arrest of a suspect in the deadly bombing near the U.S. Consulate in Karachi two years ago."
Sports," Chomping on a cigar, his unruly ponytail flowing from his cap, Miguel Angel Jimenez smiled as he said, ""Buenos dias"" to the clubhouse guard at the Real Club de Golf."
Business," Surging energy costs drove up U.S.  consumer prices a hefty and larger than expected 0.6 percent in  October, while industrial output and housing starts rebounded  strongly from the prior month."
Sports," GREENVILLE, N.C. (Sports Network) - East Carolina head  football coach John Thompson announced his resignation,  effective at the end of the season, on Wednesday."
Business," Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as  exporters in top grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of  the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an  outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike."
Sports,"The Expos seek deposits from fans who had registered for season tickets, although the process begins a day earlier than expected."
Business,WASHINGTON The two founders of the Pennsylvania-based Pilgrim-Baxter mutual fund family have agreed settle regulators #39; charges of improper trading.
Business,"Applied Materials Inc., the world #39;s biggest maker of semiconductor-production equipment, said fourth- quarter profit rose to its highest level in four years on demand from chipmakers for new machines."
World, The British and Irish prime ministers  presented bitterly divided Northern Ireland politicians on  Wednesday with what their governments insist is their final  plan for restoring home rule in the province.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is offering new migration tools to tempt NetWare users to move to Windows Server 2003. Along with the tools comes a promise that NetWare customers will get online training and unlimited technical support via newsgroups.
Sci/Tech,"HOPING to attract more developers worldwide, Sun Microsystems is giving away its latest operating system, Solaris 10, after spending years of development and investing roughly 500 million dollars into the software."
Sports,"The Detroit Tigers have said improving their bullpen was their No. 1 priority this off-season. To that end, they have signed free-agent closer Troy Percival away from the Anaheim Angels."
Sports,  South Africa will underline their strength in depth if Trevor Immelman and Rory Sabbatini can retain their title at the WGC World Cup of Golf at Seville #39;s Real Golf Club.
Sports,Defender Antonio de la Torre will celebrate his 27th birthday Thursday as a member of the Rapids. Where he #39;ll celebrate next year is anyone #39;s guess.
Sports,"USC #39;s football team may be in the hunt for one of the two coveted spots in the national championship game, but that doesn #39;t mean the Trojans aren #39;t trying to enjoy the ride to a possible Orange Bowl berth."
World,A series of bombings ripped through three banks in downtown Buenos Aires Wednesday killing one security guard and injuring a member of the bomb squad.
World,"Representatives of 21 Pacific Rim economies are in Santiago, Chile for preliminary meetings leading up to this weekend #39;s meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum."
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank The Palestinian prime minister has ordered an investigation into the cause of Yasser Arafat #39;s death. A statement from Ahmed Qureia #39;s (AHK #39;-mehd kuh-RAY #39;-uhz) office says a commission will "
World,"17 November 2004 - Members of the United Nations Security Council arrived today in Nairobi ahead of a two-day meeting devoted to the civil conflicts engulfing Sudan, including the crisis in the western region of Darfur and the long-running war in the "
World,"Saint Colin is no more, and like many a consecrated counterpart there was always more plaster to the man than marble. Gone is the administration  quot;moderate, quot; and while radicalism is not necessarily "
World,"Pretoria - Nick du Toit and Simon Mann were the masterminds of a planned coup in Equatorial Guinea, and Sir Mark Thatcher, who has denied involvement, was financially implicated."
World,There were fears tonight for the lives of 31 Iraqi policemen who were kidnapped as they returned from a training camp in Jordan. They were abducted on Sunday when gunmen stormed the hotel they were staying 
World,"Laugh all you want, say public hygiene experts at the World Toilet Summit, but the importance of having loos you can use is no joke."
Business,"Plus, Hewlett-Packard's marginal margins, Yahoo! courts singles, and hyper growth equals one hot IPO."
Business,SAN ANTONIO SBC Communications will use a Microsoft software system to transmit television over high-speed Internet connections. Those are like the ones San Antonio-based SBC will offer after replacing the 
Business,Applied Materials (AMAT:Nasdaq - news - research) posted sharply higher net income in its fiscal fourth quarter but said it had seen demand decelerate recently.
Sci/Tech,"The US Food and Drug Administration (news - web sites) on Wednesday ordered a strong, new warning for Pfizer Inc. #39;s injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera, saying it could permanently weaken bones."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo #39;s email service has begun to use the company #39;s DomainKeys authentication technology, almost a year after Yahoo first unveiled this antispam project."
Sci/Tech,"Sharp #39;s new recorder has a dual Blu-ray disc/DVD tray to allow digital dubbing in six directional combinations to and from the hard drive, Blu-ray discs, and DVDs, including the ability to dub five DVDs (4.7 GB) onto a single Blu-ray disc (25 GB)."
World,"Kabul: A murky Taliban splinter group which has held three UN workers hostage in Afghanistan for three weeks said it would decide on their fate Wednesday, as the US military expressed hope they would be released."
Sports, The ATP Tour will supply players with nutritional supplements checked by a WADA affiliated laboratory starting next season.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A>, the world's  largest software maker, and France's Dassault Systemes  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DAST.PA qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DAST.PA</A> have forged a global, 5 year strategic alliance to  deliver Dassault's 3D software to firms using the Microsoft  software platform."
Business," Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as  exporters in top grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of  the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an  outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike."
Business," U.S. stocks closed higher, reviving  their recent rally on Wednesday after Kmart's plan to buy Sears  in a  $10.85 billion deal was announced and computer maker  Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> posted solid earnings, but a rise  in oil prices capped session gains."
World," KYIV, Ukraine (AP)   Their name means ""It's Time."" Their slogan shows a ticking clock, and their ability to bring thousands of students to the streets is spooking the government as the country prepares for Sunday's pivotal presidential election."
Sports," DETROIT (Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers have signed  free-agent closer Troy Percival. According to a source, the  deal is for two years and worth \$12 million."
Sci/Tech,Description: The scramjet is a new plane that can fly at nearly 10 times the speed of sound. NASA conducted a successful test-flight Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2004--AMD (NYSE:AMD) a clbr aujourd #39;hui le premier anniversaire de son alliance stratgique avec Sun Microsystems, Inc."
Sci/Tech,Launch of NASA #39;s Swift spacecraft has been delayed at least 24 hours due to a concern with Range Command-Receiver Decoder equipment on the launch vehicle.
Sci/Tech,"Enterprises that in the past may have been leery of open source alternatives to commercial software have opened up to the concept, panelists said on Tuesday at an SDForum conference entitled  quot;Open Source - Entering the Mainstream."
Sports, The US Federal Communications Commission is reviewing whether the steamy locker room opening to ABC #39;s Monday Night Football this week warrants a full blown investigation.
World,British officials were on diplomatic tenterhooks as they awaited the arrival on Thursday of French President Jacques Chirac for a two-day state visit to Britain.
Sports, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Anthony Simmons will have season ending surgery to repair a broken left wrist.
Sports, Hornets guard Baron Davis will miss at least five games after being put on the injured list Wednesday because of an inflamed disc in his lower back.
Business, A divided U.S. federal appeals court  panel on Wednesday expressed skepticism about whether the  government had the power to force cigarette makers to pay  billions of dollars in past profits as part of its racketeering  case against the industry.
Business,"A resurgent Kmart, home of the blue light special, is buying the once-dominant Sears department store chain in a surprising \$11 billion gamble it is counting on to help both better compete with Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers."
Business,"US stocks rose as Kmart Holding Corp. #39;s \$11 billion offer for Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. lifted retailers and Hewlett-Packard Co."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems on Wednesday said it plans to acquire Jahi Networks, a privately held network management appliance vendor, in a \$16 million deal."
Sci/Tech,"Previously, I have asked what happens to the software industry if enterprises expect to acquire their software for free via open source."
Sports,Sometimes you have to wonder what the geniuses at the major network sports divisions are imbibing or inhaling when they make critical decisions about what we watch.
Sports,Two first-half goals from Werder Bremen striker Angelos Haristeas helped Greece secure a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan on Wednesday and kickstart their World Cup qualifying campaign.
World,"Around 120 protesters were arrested here Wednesday after they crashed with police in a rally against globalization and US President George W. Bush, who will arrive here for "
World,New report shows commitment by 85 countries to end the practice - but enforcement still lags.
Sports," The fans' constant chants for Patrick Ramsey were a source of locker room humor among the Washington Redskins over the last few weeks, including one running gag involving Ramsey's wife."
World,Multiculturalism is stirring a bitter public debate about national identity in Turkey.
World,The choice in Sunday's presidential election: move closer to Europe or Russia?
Sports," No. 15 Virginia Tech is all alone in first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference with three games left, including one against Virginia and another against Miami."
Business, The dollar dropped to an all time low  against the euro on Wednesday ahead of a G20 finance ministers'  meeting as analysts fretted that officials would do little to  stem the currency's fall.
Sports,Seattle Seahawks linebacker Anthony Simmons will have season-ending surgery to repair a broken left wrist.
World," PARIS (AP)   Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates signed a co operation agreement with UNESCO on Wednesday to improve access to computers, the Internet and information technology training in developing countries."
Sports," Rich Gannon no longer needs a bulky, plastic brace to protect the broken vertebra in his neck."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices rallied on  Wednesday as inflation gains excluding food and energy, one of  the Federal Reserve's preferred price measures, proved less  dramatic than bond bulls had feared."
Sci/Tech,"The real question is whether the movie industry, unlike the recording industry, can provide an answer to P2P that is as convenient and valuable to users."
Sci/Tech,Internet auction house eBay Inc. said on Wednesday it would limit the use of racial slurs after US city officials complained the offensive terms were being used to advertise lawn jockeys and other antiques.
Sports,"Free agent Troy Percival and Detroit agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract, giving the Tigers two closers for their bullpen. Percival, 35, was 2-3 with a 2.90 ERA and 33 saves last season with the Anaheim Angels, who made no attempt to re-sign him."
Sports,"Arsenal reserve goalkeeper Graham Stack was charged Wednesday with raping a 21-year-old woman at his home in London. The offence was alleged to have taken place in Beckenham, southeast London, on Sept."
World,"INDIA withdrew about 1,000 troops from Kashmir yesterday as Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister, made his first visit to the disputed territory since coming to power."
World,"Australia joined the world yesterday in mourning the apparent murder of Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan. British-born Mrs Hassan, 59, headed CARE International #39;s work in Iraq, a position funded by CARE Australia "
World,"President Vladimir V. Putin, meeting with Russia #39;s defense officials and military commanders here, said today that the country would soon deploy new nuclear missile "
World,A series of bombings ripped through three banks Wednesday in downtown Buenos Aires killing one security guard and injuring a member of the bomb squad.
World,"Villagers have to drink dirty well water in Ivory Coast #39;s Northern areas controlled by the rebels, Nov. 15, 2004.The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday to impose an immediate arms "
Sports," Two days into the Eli Manning era, the New York Giants really aren't expecting the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft to turn their season around, at least by himself."
Sci/Tech,"More than 22,000 antiquities survived 25 years of turmoil in Afghanistan in a secret vault. The discovery that they are safe and intact is a ray of hope in the quest to restore Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage. <b>Photo gallery.</b>"
Sci/Tech,"The emergence of modern humans may be tied to the evolution of running, a new study suggests, a new study suggests."
Sci/Tech,"While oenophiles may pore over grape harvest records in search of the perfect vintage of wine, a team of French scientists and historians are raising their glasses in a toast to the insight the records yield on past climate."
Sci/Tech,"When Alfred Kinsey's sexual-behavior studies were published half a century ago, the United States was shocked. The topic remains so sensitive that some scientists think Kinsey would not have been able to do his work today."
Sci/Tech,"Menacing body posture can be as threatening as a frightening facial expression, according to new research. The finding may explain how fear spreads."
Sci/Tech," Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and their pals are starring in their own Web site  #151; the first in a series of new creative efforts launched by The Walt Disney Co. since buying the Muppets in April."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have figured out how so-called Jesus lizards are able to scurry across the surfaces of ponds and streams.
Business,"Calstrs, the third largest US pension fund, faces a \$23.1 billion funding shortfall and many other public pension funds may face similar gaps, the deputy chief executive of the third largest US pension fund said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Opponents of the proposal say Poland's move delivers a serious blow to attempts to make software patentable in Europe.
Sci/Tech,Plus: eBay outlines policy on racist language. News.com Extra
World," VICTORIA (CP)   The RCMP in British Columbia sought the written approval of the top Mountie in Canada before conducting a raid on the B.C. legislature last December, documents obtained from a federal Access to Information request show."
Sci/Tech," U.S. prosecutors said on Wednesday they are asking a judge to jail a former Miami, Florida, man accused of setting up a half dozen boiler room financial scams that faked Web sites and government documents."
Sports," Having won more than  #36;2 million each of the last four years, surely Annika Sorenstam could afford to hire someone to paint the inside of her summer home in Lake Tahoe."
Business," Applied Materials Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMAT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMAT.O</A>,  the largest producer of chip making equipment, on Wednesday  said demand for advanced manufacturing tools pushed quarterly  profit and sales higher, but warned that chip oversupply would  lead to lower orders and sales in the current quarter."
Business," The founders of PBHG mutual funds  agreed to pay  $160 million in restitution and civil fines and  to be banned for life from the securities industry to resolve  allegations they facilitated improper trading in the funds,  regulators said on Wednesday."
Business, The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission said on Wednesday it was postponing by one year a  deadline for large corporations to speed up filing of  annual  and quarterly financial reports with the SEC.
Business," Stocks finished higher Wednesday but well off highs of the day, as a runup in the price of oil cooled investor response to a merger between US retail giants Kmart and Sears, Roebuck and strong economic data."
Business,"That enthusiasm was tempered somewhat today when the Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6 percent in October, the biggest increase since June and "
Business,"European complaints over a strengthening euro are falling on deaf ears in Washington, where officials see a weaker dollar as a key to unwinding global economic imbalances, analysts say."
Business,SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended losses to fall below \$46 Wednesday ahead of weekly US data expected to show fuel stocks rising in time for peak winter demand.
Business,"Software giant Microsoft Corp. developed policies to destroy internal e-mails and other documents crucial to ongoing lawsuits, according to a motion filed by a California software company."
World," The United States has seen information suggesting Iran is working on the technology to deliver a nuclear warhead on a missile, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," TiVo Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TIVO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TIVO.O</A>, maker of digital  television video recorders, will next year add ways for viewers  to see advertising and corporate logos even as they try to skip  commercials, the company said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America has opened a second front in its war against online sharing of movies, offering a free program that will detect the presence of peer-to-peer file-sharing software and downloaded songs or movies."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 17, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Four small Linux vendors have joined together to create a new Linux Standard Base 2.0-compliant binary set that they hope will attract independent software vendors and hardware makers to port their wares to the new code "
Sci/Tech,"Seagate #39;s native SATA interface technology with Native Command Queuing (NCQ) allows the Barracuda 7200.8 to match the performance of 10,000-rpm SATA drives without sacrificing capacity "
Sci/Tech," A prehistoric reptile gave birth to live young rather than laying eggs, fossil evidence suggests. Scientists weren #39;t sure if the ancient reptiles, called sauropterygians, hatched from eggs on land like sea turtles or were born alive in the water."
Sports,"With the ill-tempered England - Spain game in Madrid at the Bernebau drawing to a close, and England currently 1-0 down; what are the mindless Spanish supporters doing?"
Sports, Denver forward Carmelo Anthony had marijuana charges dropped by the city district attorney Wednesday.
Sports,"What does Bill Parcells do now? The Dallas Cowboys #39; coach has been unable to coax inspired play out of his downward-spiraling team, and now the situation has become truly desperate in the aftermath "
World," Two homemade bombs have exploded at two banks in Buenos Aires, killing a security guard. The explosions occurred near ATM machines in branches belonging to Citibank and Banco Galicia, shattering windows and the building facades."
World,"BEFORE ARRIVING in London this morning for his state visit, President Chirac took pains to ridicule Tony Blairs vision of building a bridge between Europe and America."
World,A report released Wednesday shows commitment by 85 countries to end the practice - but enforcement still lags. By Mike Crawley  Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor.
Sports," It worked for the St. Louis Rams last week, so Wednesday was another good day for full contact scrimmaging."
Business," Big Lots Inc., the country's largest closeout retailer, Wednesday posted a wider loss for its latest quarter, as charges for the prepayment of debt and liabilities from its former KB Toys Inc. unit hurt its bottom line."
World, TORONTO (CP)   Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams came out swinging again Wednesday in his ongoing dispute with Ottawa and Prime Minister Paul Martin over the province's claim to offshore oil revenues.
Sci/Tech," TiVo Inc., maker of digital television video recorders, will next year add ways for viewers to see advertising and corporate logos even as they try to skip commercials, the company said on Wednesday."
World," Musicians, composers and authors were among the more than two dozen people Wednesday honored with National Medal of Arts and National Humanities awards at the White House."
Sci/Tech,"Thin-client Sun Ray product hasn't taken off yet, but Sun hopes subscription pricing will boost its popularity."
World," MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) - The United States has seen  information suggesting Iran is working on the technology to  deliver a nuclear warhead on a missile, Secretary of State  Colin Powell said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Presidential appointments to senior science and technology posts should be filled more quickly and without regard to political affiliation, a new report from the nonpartisan National Academies urged Wednesday."
Sports, The Indianapolis Colts could be without their starting guards Sunday against Chicago.
Business," Mall based retailer Hot Topic Inc., Wednesday reported an 18 percent decline in profit for the latest quarter, blaming weak Halloween sales."
Sports," Attorneys for the Colorado woman who  accused Kobe Bryant of rape are considering suing the  basketball star in his home state of California because of a  strict cap on damages in Colorado, they said on Wednesday."
Sports," Attorneys for the Colorado woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape are considering suing the basketball star in his home state of California because of a strict cap on damages in Colorado, they said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Free agent Troy Percival and Detroit agree Wednesday on a \$12 million, two-year contract, giving the Tigers two closers for their bullpen."
World, QUEBEC (CP)   The Quebec government ditched plans for the province's first gas powered electricity plant Wednesday in the face of intense opposition from local residents and environmental groups.
Sports," So far, football is working out just fine for Joe Anoai. He's starting at Georgia Tech as a sophomore. His team will likely get an invitation to its eighth straight bowl game."
Business,"Oil prices abruptly ended a losing streak on Wednesday, jumping nearly \$1 after a US government report showed heating oil stockpiles down 16 percent from last year ahead of winter."
Business,Congress moved toward reinstating a ban on Internet-access taxes after the Senate on Wednesday tweaked a measure it had previously passed with hopes the House of Representative would take it up.
Business,"In the hubbub of Wednesday #39;s Kmart (nasdaq: KMRT - news - people ) and Sears Roebuck (nyse: S - news - people ) merger stunner, one name has quietly moved to the fore: Edward Lampert, chairman at the Big Red K and a Sears shareholder."
Business,"State insurance commissioners from across the country have proposed new rules governing insurance brokerage fees, winning praise from an industry group and criticism from "
Business,Cash-strapped American Airlines Wednesday said it is trying to take some of the fluff out of its costs: so the world #39;s largest carrier is eliminating pillows on its planes.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. isn #39;t often an underdog in anything, so when the software powerhouse released its new search engine, I was anxious to give it a whirl."
Sci/Tech,"The 7,200-RPM drives are available in 200-GB, 250-GB, 300-GB and 400-GB capacity points, with either a native Serial ATA or parallel ATA interface."
Sports,"DETROIT Nov 17, 2004 - Free agent Troy Percival and Detroit agreed Wednesday on a \$12 million, two-year contract, giving the Tigers two closers for their bullpen."
Sports,Andriy Shevchenko scored twice as Ukraine won 3-0 in Turkey on Wednesday to put them in with a great chance of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time.
Sports,Tupe Peko didn #39;t practice Wednesday because he hurt his right foot in last week #39;s 49-14 victory over Houston. Rick DeMulling has been limited in practice because of a bruised chest.
Sports,"Attorneys for the Colorado woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape are considering suing the basketball star in his home state of California because of a strict cap on damages in Colorado, they said on Wednesday."
World,"STRASBOURG: The EU reiterated on Wednesday that an accord on Irans nuclear plans was a step in the right direction, but warned the row may still go to the UN Security Council if the deal is not rapidly implemented."
World,"BUENOS AIRES: Three bombs exploded at banks in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing one man and injuring another, police said. A booby-trapped package exploded Wednesday at a Buenos Aires branch of US-based Citibank, killing a security guard."
World,"Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende urged the European Union to work harder on integrating ethnic minorities into European society, citing mounting tensions and a spate of reprisal attacks in his country following a murder allegedly committed by a "
World,Palestine Liberation Organization chairman Mahmoud Abbas says officials will take steps to end lawlessness and violence in the Palestinian territories ahead of scheduled January 9 elections for president.
World," Congress will vote as early as February on a free trade agreement with Bahrain and stands ready to consider agreements with other countries in the Middle East, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee said Wednesday."
World, Pacific Rim trading nations said on Wednesday they should pool their influence to breathe new life into talks to free up world trade.
Business," For the last year and a half, industry observers have speculated about Kmart Holding Corp. chairman Edward Lampert's plans since the troubled retailer emerged from bankruptcy. On Wednesday, they found out."
World," The Navy has put off until at least January a decision on the contract to replace the aging Marine One presidential helicopter fleet, giving both prospective contractors more time to lobby for the prized job."
World, Pacific Rim trading nations  said on Wednesday they should pool their influence to breathe  new life into talks to free up world trade.
Business,"  Two big stores are preparing for a mega merger. Kmart Holding Corp. and Sears, Roebuck and Co. have decided to join forces."
Business,"Eddie Lampert has built a reputation as one of the investing world #39;s savviest money managers. By Yuval Rosenberg, CNN/Money contributing writer."
Business,Teen clothing retailer Hot Topic Inc. said Wednesday that profit fell 18 percent in the fiscal third quarter as increased costs offset higher revenue.
Business,"Florida has found the highly contagious soybean rust fungus in one of its soybean fields on Wednesday, becoming the third infected US state in a week, state officials said."
Sci/Tech,"In a discovery sure to set off a firestorm of debate over human migration to the western hemisphere, archaeologists in South Carolina say they have uncovered evidence that people lived in eastern North America at least 50,000 years ago - far earlier than "
Sports," The Americans have never lost the UBS Cup, which returns to South Carolina this week for the fourth competition in the Ryder Cup style event."
World,"0 Wednesday to send the World Cup champions to their first loss in qualifying for the 2006 tournament, and China was eliminated on the fifth tiebreaker despite a 7 0 victory over visiting Hong Kong."
World,"<p></p><p> By Steve Holland</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush plans to urge alliesat an Asia-Pacific summit in Chile this weekend to press NorthKorea to return to stalled talks over its nuclear weaponsprogram, senior U.S. officials said on Wednesday.</p>"
World,"<p></p><p> By Saul Hudson</p><p> MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) - The United States has seeninformation suggesting Iran is working on the technology todeliver a nuclear warhead on a missile, Secretary of StateColin Powell said on Wednesday.</p>"
Business," Florida has found the highly  contagious soybean rust fungus in one of its soybean fields on  Wednesday, becoming the third infected U.S. state in a week,  state officials said."
Business," U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday on  news of Kmart's plan to buy Sears, but the dollar sank,  touching a record low against the euro on worries over the wide  U.S. current account deficit and the strength of China's yuan  currency."
World,"NEW DELHI: With all the flap about whether India should get the veto or not, the real culprit here seemed to have been the language barrier."
Sci/Tech," Online DVD rental company Netflix Inc.  on Wednesday raised its subscriber and revenue forecasts for the fourth quarter, saying a price cut had helped draw new customers."
World," Russia is refusing to provide witnesses or information to the independent investigation into alleged corruption in the multibillion dollar U.N. oil for food program in Iraq, an official close to the investigation said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Intuit Inc. posted a narrower net loss for its latest quarter as increased revenue from its QuickBooks accounting software helped boost results.
World," Canada wants the International Monetary Fund to examine whether the Chinese yuan really is undervalued, giving it an unfair trade advantage, Trade Minister James Peterson said."
Sports, Fans taunted black players on England's team Wednesday night during Spain's 1 0 victory in an exhibition game.
Business,"THE dollar slipped to a fresh low against the euro yesterday after John Snow, the US Treasury Secretary, poured cold water on any suggestions of co-ordinated central-bank action to prop up the ailing greenback."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO: Hewlett-Packard Co said on Tuesday its quarterly profit rose 27 as the computer and printer maker saw record revenues in every business and every region and fixed problems with its server and storage unit, sending shares higher by 8."
Business,"Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Sandy Spring Bank, reported Wednesday that it cut its outlook for the year because the company to adjust its balance sheet to exit a leveraged position."
Sci/Tech,"With a defiant streak across the sky, the fastest plane in the world broke its own speed record before plunging into the sea for the last time."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and officials from some of the world #39;s leading science, education, and philanthropic organizations Tuesday launched a global grid computing project aimed at harnessing unused global computing power to help solve a variety of health issues and other "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer, the maker of Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players, plans to start a music download service in Japan by March 2005."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to encourage software and hardware providers to support Linux Standard Base 2.0, four smaller Linux vendors are joining together to ensure their core binaries are compatible with each other and with the standard."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced the Microsoft Solution for Windows-based Hosting Version 3.0 on Tuesday, touting it as a flexible, modular platform with new out-of-the-box services that enable users to roll out hosted offerings faster and cheaper."
Sports,"Wimbledon this ain #39;t. When it rains in SW19, herds of well-drilled young men rush forward with tarpaulins to protect the hallowed turf."
Sports,DUBLIN: Tottenham striker Robbie Keane extended his Irish goal-scoring record with his 24th strike for his country as Ireland beat Croatia 1-0 in a friendly international on Tuesday.
Sports,"If ABC hoped to generate a little bit more buzz for  quot;Monday Night Football quot; and  quot;Desperate Housewives, quot; its steamy intro to the Dallas-Philadelphia game sure did the trick."
Sports,DENVER Attorneys for Kobe Bryant and the woman who accused him of sexual assault have met in Denver federal court to map out a preliminary schedule for the civil case.
Sports,NEW YORK : Anaheim Angels right fielder Vladimir Guerrero was named baseball #39;s American League Most Valuable Player in his first year after jumping from the National League.
World,"AMID speculation over the cause of Yasser Arafat #39;s death, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier today said France had nothing to hide concerning the late Palestinian leader #39;s medical file."
World,Veterans of the 1991 Iraq conflict were jubilant yesterday as the head of an inquiry into illnesses among them agreed that they were victims of Gulf war syndrome and censured the government for having dismissed their plight.
World,"An Islamic militant wanted in the murder of American Journalist Daniel Pearl was discovered running a clothing shop near the Indian border and killed in a shootout with police, Pakistani authorities said Wednesday."
Business,Oil prices rise again after US government data showed heating stocks remained 16 down on 2003 levels.
Sports,"  Norway #39;s Lasse Kjus confirmed his return to fitness Saturday, capturing his first World Cup giant slalom win in eight years as American Bode Miller #39;s run of five podium finishes came to a crashing halt."
World,Asier del Horno's early goal gives Spain victory in an ill-tempered friendly.
World,"Pierre Berg's 38th-floor apartment in the Pierre hotel is a sumptuously furnished pied--terre in the sky. But, after 26 years, he is selling the five-room apartment."
Sci/Tech,letter term that came to symbolize the difference between old and new media during this year #39;s presidential campaign tops US dictionary publisher Merriam Webster #39;s list of the 10 words of the year.
Sports, One miserable month has wiped away all the promise Missouri started with this season.
Sci/Tech,A new study claims to undermine the key argument used by people sceptical of climate change.
Business,  Two companies famous for blue light specials and monstrous catalogs are joining forces to become the third largest retailer in the United States.
Business,"Wall Street stocks rose moderately Wednesday as investors cheered the merger deal that combined retailers Kmart Holding Corp. and Sears, Roebuck and Co."
Business,"Online DVD rental company Netflix Inc. (NFLX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday raised its subscriber and revenue forecasts for the fourth quarter, saying a price cut had helped draw new customers."
Business,"Move to save hundreds of thousands of dollars on short-haul flights, decrease turn-around time. DALLAS, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Cost cutting at American Airlines may cost passengers some sleep as the airline has removed pillows on about half of its fleet."
Business,"Lawmakers revived a long-stalled effort Wednesday to block state and local governments from taxing Internet connections, in a last-minute agreement to ban the taxes until 2007."
Business,"On Friday, we #39;ll begin to hear a familiar sound of the holiday season, the sound of bells ringing in the name of the Salvation Army."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is campaigning for Novell NetWare users, again. This time Microsoft is wooing Netware users with a migration package that contains several incentives ranging from tools, prescriptive guidance, training "
Sci/Tech,"  (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW)    Software giant Microsoft (microsoft.com) announced on Tuesday that it has released version 3.0 of Microsoft Solutions for Windows based Hosting, a management platform that includes tools for handling "
Sci/Tech,"How do you top a battle between marines and an alien religious cult fighting to the death on a giant corona in outer space? The next logical step is to take that battle to Earth, which is "
Sports,"The Spanish football federation were facing renewed and sustained criticism last night over the racist chanting directed at England #39;s black players - Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand and "
Sports, Robbie Keane scored off a Damien Duff cross to give Ireland a 1 0 victory over Croatia in an exhibition soccer match Tuesday.
Sports,"Arsenal footballer Graham Stack was today charged with raping a 21-year-old girl at his home, Scotland Yard said. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, who is on loan at Millwall, was charged following the alleged rape "
Sports," The city attorney has decided to drop a minor drug charge filed last month against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony. Anthony was charged with possessing less than one ounce of marijuana, a petty "
Sports,"LEIPZIG, Germany : Jurgen Klinsmann enjoyed his first home win as German manager with his team defeating ten-man Cameroon 3-0 in a friendly match."
Sports,"Real Salt Lake obtained its first player in Major League Soccer Wednesday, trading for Dallas forward Jason Kreis in exchange for future considerations."
Sports," Casey Printers pronounced himself fit to play Wednesday, but whoever fits into the BC Lions #39; plans at starting quarterback for the Grey Cup remained anyone #39;s guess."
World," High level talks on free trade and global security got underway in the Chilean capital, as ministers from 21 Pacific Rim countries convened for the Asia Pacific Economic Co operation (APEC) summit."
World,"Without getting into details of the missiles or their capabilities, Putin links their development to a response to the threat of international terrorism."
World,Former President Bill Clinton suggested in print that Yasser Arafat  quot;..simply couldn #39;t make the final jump from revolutionary to statesman...it would be different if the end of violence took Palestine out of the headlines and instead he had to worry about 
World," The U.N. Security Council, on a high profile visit to the Kenyan capital, expects Sudan and its southern opposition on Thursday to promise to complete by Dec. 31 a comprehensive peace agreement ending a 21 year civil war."
Sports," Kobe Bryant's attorneys have identified about 125 potential witnesses to testify in the civil lawsuit filed against him by the woman who accused him of sexual assault, attorneys told a judge Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Boston #39; Northeastern University dropout Shawn Fanning, who tapped out the code to Napster in 1999, is back in the music downloading game."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. developed policies stressing the systematic destruction of internal e mails and other documents crucial to lawsuits it has faced in recent years, a California software company alleges."
World," Russia is developing a new nuclear missile system unlike any weapon held by other countries, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, a move that could serve as a signal to the United States as Washington pushes forward with a missile defense system."
Business," Car buyers, tired of designs that roll  off the assembly line, are shifting gears to decades past."
Sports, Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown returned to the bench Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing two weeks due to hip surgery.
Sports, The San Diego Padres signed infielders Damian Jackson and Jesse Garcia to minor league contracts Wednesday and invited them to spring training.
World,Washington announces a major new initiative to try to tackle the production of illegal drugs in Afghanistan.
Sci/Tech," Science Applications International Inc. on Wednesday neared an agreement to sell its telecommunications software company, Telcordia Technologies Inc., to two private equity firms for  #36;1.35 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter."
World," The race was close, tough, sometimes bitter, but ""now's the time for healing,"" President Bush said in sparing the lives of two White House turkeys."
Business,"The dollar slumped to a fresh all-time low against the euro yesterday as John Snow, the US Treasury Secretary, poured cold water on hopes of intervention to stem its decline."
Business,"Packard Co. #39;s shares rose more than 4 percent Wednesday as investors reacted to its report a day earlier that earnings rose 26.5 percent in the fourth quarter, led by record revenue growth across all of the computer giant #39;s business units "
Business,"Top managers at Microsoft Corp. told employees to destroy evidence contained in old e-mail during 2000, even as the company faced several antitrust lawsuits at the time, court documents filed by Burst."
World,I ran has agreed to suspend its nuclear programs while it continues negotiations with European nations on the future of those efforts.
Business,"hit Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors will likely to get 100 billion yen ( $AU1.23 billion) in additional aid from three group firms, a report has said."
Sci/Tech,(Nov. 17) -- The grilled cheese sandwich bearing the likeness of the Virgin Mary is back on ebay. A woman says she made the sandwich ten years ago.
Sci/Tech,"com November 17, 2004, 5:02 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Business," Federal prosecutors are investigating whether the wife of former Enron Corp.  Chairman Kenneth Lay illegally sold shares in the company just before it went bankrupt, a lawyer for Lay said on Wednesday."
World,"Margaret Hassan, who has been murdered aged 59, devoted more than 30 years of her life to helping the disadvantaged people of Iraq."
World,An independent inquiry called on the Ministry of Defence yesterday to admit the existence of Gulf War syndrome and set aside millions of pounds to compensate sick veterans.
Sports,  Both Bode and Picabo did it here first. Now Lindsey Kidlow can add her name to the list of American skiers who claimed their first World Cup downhill victories on the slopes of the Canadian Rockies.
World," An Islamic militant wanted in the murder of American Journalist Daniel Pearl was killed Wednesday in a shootout with Pakistan police who were trying to arrest him, officials said."
Sci/Tech," The U.N. General Assembly urged nations Wednesday to consider temporary bans on high seas bottom trawling, disappointing scientists and some countries seeking an immediate halt to the destructive fishing practice."
Sci/Tech, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson urged the University of California on Wednesday to fight to keep its contract to manage the nation #39;s top nuclear laboratory.
Sports,Troy Percival will indeed be visiting Detroit. What happens from there is anyone #39;s guess. Agent Paul Cohen confirmed to MLB.com on Monday that the free agent closer will 
World,A thousand Indian troops withdrew from the disputed territory of Kashmir yesterday in a goodwill gesture aimed at fostering a new peace in the province.
World, Pacific Rim trading nations said today they should pool their influence to breathe new life into talks to free up world trade.
World,Bombs detonated at three banks in downtown Buenos Aires Wednesday resulting in the death of one security guard and in leaving another person injured.
Sports," Prosecutors dropped a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday, saying it would be tough to get a conviction after a friend claimed the drug was his and not Anthony's."
Sports," Ecuador upset Brazil 1 0 Wednesday to send the World Cup champions to their first loss in qualifying for the 2006 tournament, and China was eliminated on the fifth tiebreaker despite a 7 0 victory over visiting Hong Kong."
Business," Federal prosecutors are investigating  whether the wife of former Enron Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENRNQ.PK target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENRNQ.PK</A> Chairman  Kenneth Lay illegally sold shares in the company just before it  went bankrupt, a lawyer for Lay said on Wednesday."
World, A Democrat whose organization spent about  #36;6 million to get out the Hispanic vote criticized John Kerry's campaign effort Wednesday and said Democrats risk becoming a permanent minority if they don't do a better job.
Sci/Tech," No one has ever doubted that, in the beginning, primitive man learned to walk before he could run. But how about it taking three million years for that second part  #151; after the whole walking thing was already down? Or, when it finally happened, the idea that simply being able to run radically propelled our evolution as a species?"
Business,"As union activists have fallen by the hundreds in Colombia, labor rights groups and some members of the U.S. Congress have promised to do something about the violence."
Sci/Tech, Gov. Jim Doyle announced plans Wednesday to invest nearly  #36;750 million to support human embryonic stem cell research and other medical experiments.
Sports,"The free-agent closer Troy Percival and the Detroit Tigers agreed Wednesday to a two-year, \$12 million contract."
Sci/Tech,Internet auction giant eBay is toughening its offensive-material policy by eliminating offensive words used as search criteria or in descriptions of items.
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today endorsed the University of California to keep managing the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Sci/Tech,"November 17, 2004 - Seagate Technology today announced that it has shipped the world #39;s largest PC hard drive to various retail outlets."
Sports,"The free-agent closer Troy Percival and the Detroit Tigers agreed Wednesday to a two-year, \$12 million contract, a move that will lead to Ugueth Urbina #39;s becoming a setup man or his being traded."
Sports,"If ABC hoped to generate a little bit more buzz for Monday Night Football and  quot;Desperate Housewives, quot; its risqu intro to the Dallas-Philadelphia game sure did the trick."
Sports,"An NHL lockout that is nine weeks old will not end soon unless the owners show some willingness to negotiate, agents said after a meeting with the players union."
Sci/Tech," With just hours left in the countdown, NASA called off the launch Wednesday of a spacecraft that will hunt for emerging black holes."
Sci/Tech,Sun puts very early versions of the source code on its Web site so Java programmers could better see and participate in its development.
Sci/Tech,"Hedging slightly on its vow not to update browser before releasing Longhorn, Microsoft says it could release add-ons to freshen up IE."
Sci/Tech,Plus: Write-downs widen DirecTV's loss...Time Warner net income slips...Cell phone unit shores up Verizon.
Sci/Tech,"Subscription software maker reports jump in third-quarter sales, but sees growth slowing next year."
Sci/Tech,Packard says nearly 200 of its customers using SAP business applications have migrated to HP servers with Itanium inside.
Sci/Tech,Sun doesn't want to bring its Solaris operating sytem to Intel's Itanium chip. This week.
World,"US leader Bill Clinton is to open his presidential library, housing millions of documents from his time in office."
Business,"UNTIL yesterday Wal-Mart virtually owned copyright on the term biggest in the world, when applied to retailers. But retailers Sears and Kmart have formed a shopping behemoth worth \$11 billion (5.9 "
Business,"Credit investors found it difficult to muster much joy over Kmart Holding Corp. #39;s (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) plan to buy Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co."
Business,"European officials, blaming US deficits for a surge in the euro, are unlikely to persuade Treasury Secretary John Snow to help support the dollar when the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bankers meet in Berlin."
Business,OIL prices extended heavy recent losses as United States government data showed crude stocks building for an eighth straight week ahead of winter.
Sci/Tech,"US software maker Microsoft has announced the availability of a combination of tools, prescriptive guidance, training and technical support for customers that are considering migrating from Novell NetWare to Microsoft Windows Server 2003."
Sci/Tech,"Linux vendors from Europe, Asia, and North and South America have teamed up to create a common core implementation of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0."
Sci/Tech,"Rob Gingell, until recently Sun Microsystems Inc. #39;s chief engineer and also a Sun fellow and vice president of the company, has severed his ties with Sun to join former colleagues at an up-and-coming technology company."
Sports,"Two factors are in Tim Henman #39;s favour here today as the British No 1 attempts to defeat Guillermo Coria, of Argentina, to give himself a chance of advancing beyond the round-robin stage at the Masters Cup."
Sports,The morning after Evander Holyfield lost the undisputed heavyweight championship to Riddick Bowe on 13 November 1992 it was unanimously agreed by his management team that it was time to quit.
Sports,China beat Hong Kong of China 7-0 but were still eliminated from the Asian zone second stage World Cup qualifying tournament on Wednesday.
Sports,"PUNTERS willing to risk a wager on Scotland tomorrow face a tougher test than usual. With Berti Vogts in charge, the safest punt was backing our opponents and we suffered some horrendous friendly "
Sports, Andriy Shevchenko scored twice as Ukraine won 3 0 in Turkey on Wednesday to put them in with a great chance of qualifying for the soccer World Cup for the first time.
Sports,"Oklahoma sports information director Kenny Mossman has a fresh, new story about quarterback Jason White that he #39;s dying to tell."
World,"A suicide attacker drove his bomb-laden car into a US convoy during fighting Wednesday in a northern town, where hospital officials said at least 10 Iraqis were killed amid a wave of violence across Iraq #39;s Sunni Arab heartland."
World,"MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia is developing a new type of nuclear missile system unlike those held by other countries, news agencies reported."
World, A new report on Gulf War illness urges the British government to acknowledge that Gulf War syndrome is real and calls for compensation for veterans who became ill following service in the 1991 conflict.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates signed a cooperation agreement with UNESCO on Wednesday to improve access to computers, the Internet and information technology training in developing countries."
Sports," Julius Hodge led a balanced attack with 21 points, and No. 19 North Carolina State jumped on New Orleans early in a 92 58 victory Wednesday night in the first round of the BCA Invitational."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. isn't often an underdog in anything, so when the software powerhouse released its new search engine, I was anxious to give it a whirl."
Sci/Tech,Researchers have found a trio of flaws in Internet Explorer--making almost 20 in total.
Sci/Tech, Japan's top mobile carrier has begun marketing a cell phone that can make Internet calls over Wi Fi wireless networks in addition to regular ones.
Sci/Tech,Three U.S. border crossings have been outfitted with fingerprint readers and digital imaging equipment as part of the US-VISIT program.
Sci/Tech,"Newly named AirTight Networks picks up funding, appoints new execs and board members."
Sci/Tech,Company pursuing different wholesale access rates to its local phone network for Net phone providers.
Sci/Tech,Acquisition is expected to help Cisco Systems reinforce its network management offerings.
Business,"Top managers at Microsoft told employees to destroy evidence contained in old e-mail during 2000, even as the company faced several antitrust lawsuits at the time, court documents filed by Burst."
Sci/Tech,"com November 17, 2004, 5:03 PM PT. Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
World,BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomber blasted an American convoy north of Baghdad as US troops battled insurgents west of the capital yesterday in a wave of violence that killed at least 27 people.
Sports," Jacqueline Batteast scored 17 points, including 10 during a decisive three minute run in the second half, to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 76 65 victory over No. 6 Duke in a WNIT semifinal Wednesday night."
Sports,"The players forming rookie quarterback Eli Manning's line of protection have not inspired much confidence lately, least of all among themselves."
Business,The fact that neither Kmart or Sears has faired well against Wal-Mart may leave some people wondering if the combined company can do any better.
Business,"The discount retailer Kmart announced yesterday an \$11bn (5.9bn) acquisition of Sears Roebuck, bringing two of the best-known names in American retailing under one roof."
Business,The dollar plunged to an all-time low against the euro yesterday as the Bush administration signalled it was not prepared to take any action to prevent the slide.
Business,"A major Japanese trading company is investing in Isuzu Motors Ltd., a truckmaker allied with General Motors Corp. of the United States, to strengthen a partnership in Thailand."
Sports,D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp has set a vote on a plan to build a baseball stadium with public funds for Nov. 30.
Sports,"Michael Powell, chairman of the FCC, said Wednesday he was disappointed with ABC for airing a sexually suggestive opening to ""Monday Night Football."""
Sports,Redskins wide receiver Darnerien McCants is happy to be back on the active roster and contributing again.
Sports,"Safety Ed Reed has made game-changing plays in three of the Ravens' last four wins, and has become a scoring threat from the defensive side of the ball."
Sci/Tech,"The day after Half-Life 2 hit the market, the second game to be powered by developer Valve #39;s Source engine followed suit. Activision announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines has shipped for the PC."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has posted a prerelease,  quot;snapshot quot; version of Java 2 Standard Edition 6.0, codenamed Mustang, which represents the next generation of the Java platform."
Sports,Fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz captured two wickets in four balls to help Australia restrict New Zealand to 67 for two at lunch on the opening day of the first test at the Gabba on Thursday.
Sports,Defender Aitor del Horno scored in the ninth minute to earn Spain a 1-0 victory over England in their friendly at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Sports,"Cameroon fired coach Winfried Schaefer on Wednesday, just three hours after his team lost to Germany 3-0 in an international friendly, the country #39;s soccer federation said."
Sports,"A slanging match, instigated by Paul Casey of Europe #39;s Ryder Cup team, continues to simmer here as teams from 24 countries prepare for the World Cup which starts today."
Sports,The Northwestern boys' basketball team has been barred from postseason play after an infractions committee found they violated state rules for the third consecutive year.
World,AN independently-funded inquiry called yesterday for the Ministry of Defence to compensate up to 6000 British veterans of the 1991 Gulf war for  quot;damaged health quot; as a result of their service.
World,"The new European commission will start work on Monday after its incoming president, Jos Manuel Barroso, won the guarantee of substantial support for his team last night by making further concessions to the European parliament."
World,"In the panoply of human rights, it isn #39;t the first to trip off the tongue. But more than 150 delegates at an international conference yesterday urged that it should be."
World,Japan #39;s ruling party is considering constitutional revisions for setting up a self-defense military force and also making the emperor the head of the state.
Sports,"The Grade I \$300,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash at Pimlico features a fast field despite not missing the country's prime burner Pico Central."
Sports,Navy already has caught the attention of several bowl game officials and hopes a strong performance against Rutgers on Saturday will cement its chances of postseason play.
Sports,Fans taunt black players on England's team Wednesday night during Spain's 1-0 victory in an exhibition game.
Sports,Antawn Jamison scores 27 points and the Wizards shut out the Celtics for the first 4:47 of overtime in a 110-105 victory Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"As if it wasn't tough enough being a soldier these days, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service has run out of copies of ""Halo 2."" Missing Links"
Sci/Tech,"Jonathan Schwartz looks to an open-source future, while Scott McNealy shows off the upcoming ""Niagara"" chip."
Sports," ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Sports Network) - Dion Harris dropped in  a game-high 24 points in helping to lead the Michigan  Wolverines to a 69-60 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in  the second round of the Preseason NIT from Crisler Arena."
Business," The dollar was in striking distance of  record lows against the euro and 7     month lows versus the  yen on Thursday, as traders concluded that nations at an  upcoming G20 meeting would tolerate a weaker dollar."
Sports," A night of ugly basketball failed to blemish the Seattle SuperSonics' surprisingly good looking record. Despite starting the first half 0 for 10 and the second half 0 for 8, the Sonics got some timely offense from Rashard Lewis and improved the NBA's best record to 8 1 Wednesday night with a 79 68 victory over the New Jersey Nets."
Sports," Grant Hill scored 32 points, his most in 4 1/2 years, and Steve Francis had 33 points and 11 assists, both season highs, to lead the Orlando Magic over the Utah Jazz 107 92 on Wednesday night."
Business," Oil is still king on Wall Street     and if you don't believe it, just take a look at this year's  stock market charts."
Sports,"A massive plan to attract the 2012 Summer Olympics to New York, touting the city's diversity, financial and media power, was revealed Wednesday."
World,Nigeria lifts the six-month state of emergency in the central highland state of Plateau.
Business,WASHINGTON The tobacco industry urged a federal appeals court today to throw out a decision allowing the Justice Department to sue cigarette companies for 280 (b) billion dollars.
Sci/Tech,Japan #39;s top mobile carrier has begun marketing a cell phone that can make Internet calls over Wi-Fi wireless networks in addition to regular ones.
Sports,The English Football Association says it plans to complain to soccer #39;s world and European governing bodies about racist chanting by Spanish soccer supporters at Tuesday #39;s under-21 game near Madrid.
Sports,SCOTLAND #39;s hopes of a fresh start following the sacking of Berti Vogts as manager were shattered at Hampden Park today. A double from striker Marcus Allback and a goal apiece for substitute Johan Elmander 
Sports,"Prosecutors dropped a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday, saying it would be tough to get a conviction after a friend claimed the drug was his, not Anthony #39;s."
Sports,Forward Miroslav Klose scored twice as Germany put on another spirited display Wednesday to beat Cameroon 3-0 in a friendly and remain unbeaten under new coach Juergen Klinsmann.
Sports,"Time and again, a North Carolina State player turned down an open shot, choosing instead to pass the ball to an open teammate.  quot;I #39;m just really proud of them, because they did it the right way, quot; Wolfpack coach Herb Sendek said."
Sports,  Striker Andriy Shevchenko scored twice as Ukraine upset Turkey 3 0 in their World Cup qualifier to move clear at the top of Group Two.
World,An exiled Iranian opposition group has said that Iran obtained weapons-grade Uranium and a design for a nuclear bomb from a Pakistani scientist who has admitted to selling nuclear secrets abroad.
World,"TONY EASTLEY: After all the long negotiations, politicking, Labor amendments, and controversy, Australia #39;s free trade agreement with the United States will come into force on New Year #39;s Day."
World,"Hungarys Laszlo Kovacs, Italys Franco Frattini and Latvias Andris Piebalgs were interviewed on Monday and yesterday. Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso had to change his proposed team after it became "
World,"In Chinese cities, there were 3.18 communal toilets for every 10,000 citizens in 2003, said Zhang Yue, deputy director of urban construction department of Ministry of Construction said Wednesday in Beijing."
World,"Japan #39;s ruling party is considering proposals to revise the constitution to let women take the throne, according to a draft seen by local media."
World,"The William J. Clinton Presidential Center, in Little Rock, Ark., which is to be dedicated on Thursday, sprawls across eight years of big ambitions and small details."
World," Emboldened by their election success, House Republicans changed their rules yesterday to allow Majority Leader Tom DeLay (Tex.) to keep his post even if a grand jury indicts him, and Senate GOP leaders continued to weigh changing long standing rules governing filibusters to prevent Democrats from blocking President Bush's most conservative judicial nominees."
Sci/Tech,"SEATTLE/SAN FRANCISCO: As Microsoft Corp launched its own Web search engine last week to take on Google Inc, industry watchers wondered which rival will be left standing in the high-stakes competition."
Sports,"0 Wednesday to send the World Cup champions to their first loss in qualifying for the 2006 tournament, and it cost them the top spot in South America #39;s World Cup qualifying."
Sports,"  Free agent Troy Percival and Detroit agreed Wednesday on a  $12 million, two year contract, giving the Tigers two closers for their bullpen."
Sports," Ben Wallace will return to fold for Detroit tonight, when the Pistons begin a tough three game homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Palace of Auburn Hills."
World, A report on Gulf War syndrome released Wednesday urges the British government to acknowledge the illness is real and calls for compensation for veterans who became sick following the 1991 conflict.
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. has opened an office just down the road from rival Microsoft Corp.'s headquarters in Seattle's suburbs as it seeks to lure local engineering talent, the No. 1 search engine company said on Wednesday."
World," As of Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at least 1,214 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 944 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said as of Wednesday. The figures include three military civilians."
World," The US Senate voted to raise the debt ceiling by 800 billion dollars to nearly 8.2 trillion dollars, allowing the US government to avoid the unwelcome prospect of running short of operating funds."
Business,"About 10 days ago, Edward S. Lampert placed a call to his newest hire, Aylwin B. Lewis, whom he had installed as the chief executive of Kmart only a week earlier."
Sports,The head of the Federal Communications Commission joined the chorus Wednesday complaining about the steamy locker room opening to ABC #39;s  quot;Monday Night Football.
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 17 (Ticker) -- In his return, Al Harrington got a nice reception and the better of former teammate Ron Artest. But the Indiana Pacers got the win."
Sports,Ecuador #39;s 1-0 win over Brazil has ended the world champions #39; unbeaten run in the region #39;s World Cup qualifying competition.
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Detroit started to resemble the NBA championship team it was last season with some key parts back on the scene."
Sports," Amare Stoudemire scored a career high 38 points, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 95 84 victory over the winless New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night."
Sports,It's only a matter of time before Redskins fans clamor for backup quarterback Tim Hasselbeck.
Sports,"Ralph Friedgen and Frank Beamer's relationship goes back 32 years to College Park, but for about three hours on Thursday, that friendship will be suspended."
World, Japan's central bank decided Thursday to keep monetary policy unchanged to continue efforts to spur an economic recovery.
World, VANCOUVER (CP)   The union representing B.C. fishermen says something's rotten in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and is demanding a judicial inquiry.
World,"As tougher immigration laws make it increasingly harder for foreign students to learn English in the United States, immersion villages, according to experts, have promise beyond South Korea."
World,"0 Wednesday to send the World Cup champions to their first loss in qualifying for the 2006 tournament, and it cost them the top spot in South America's World Cup qualifying."
World,"Top government ministers from 21 Pacific Rim nations convened high-level talks on free trade and global security Wednesday, while police battled university students protesting the summit and a weekend visit by President Bush."
Business,The \$80 million penalties against the founders of Pilgrim Baxter are the largest imposed on individuals since investigations began last fall into improper trading at some mutual fund companies.
Business,The California insurance commissioner said on Wednesday night that the broker had agreed to cooperate in developing a case against the insurers.
Business,"Philips Electronics said on Wednesday that it would take a \$752 million charge in the fourth quarter to reduce the value of its stake in MedQuist, a medical transcription company."
Sports,"The Red Sox' president, Larry Lucchino, and general manager, Theo Epstein, flew to Florida to meet with Pedro Martnez and one of his agents."
Sports,"Jeff Van Gundy is nearly three years removed from his time with the Knicks, but escaping the pressure of New York has not given him much relief."
World," CANBERRA, Australia (Reuters) - A body found in the Iraqi  city of Falluja appears to be that of kidnapped British aid  worker Margaret Hassan, Australian Prime Minister John Howard  said on Thursday. ""The body found in Falluja appears to have  been Margaret's and the video of the execution of a Western  woman appears on all the available information to have been  genuine,"" Howard told parliament Thursday."
World," MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) - Washington has intelligence  suggesting Iran is working on the technology to deliver a  nuclear warhead on a missile, Secretary of State Colin Powell  said Wednesday in a claim that could increase fears about  Tehran's nuclear activities."
Business,"Industrial production and new home construction rose sharply last month, suggesting that the economy is overcoming high energy prices and rebounding from the summer slump."
Business,Treasury Secretary John Snow said Wednesday cutting the US current account deficit will be a top priority for the Bush administration #39;s second term.
Business,"Noranda Inc. said on Tuesday it is reopening the field to other bidders, or may go it alone, after failing to seal a multibillion-dollar takeover by China Minmetals during seven weeks of exclusive talks."
Business,The founders of the money management firm Pilgrim Baxter  amp; Associates agreed yesterday to each pay \$80 million in a settlement that resolves a longstanding complaint that they improperly profited 
Business,"Google Inc. has opened an office just down the road from rival Microsoft Corp. #39;s headquarters in Seattle #39;s suburbs as it seeks to lure local engineering talent, the No."
Business,Royal Philips Electronics said on Wednesday that it would take a \$752 million charge in the fourth quarter to reduce the value of its stake in MedQuist 
Sci/Tech,"Say what you want about the recording industry #39;s take-no-prisoners approach to combating online piracy. At least when the music czars go after someone, they target persons suspected of trading "
Sports,"Ecuador #39;s Edison Mendez, left, celebrates his goal beside of Brazil #39;s Kaka during their World Cup South American zone qualifying soccer match at Atahualpa stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004."
Sports,"Brisbane, Australia: Australia grabbed two key wickets to have New Zealand on the defensive on the opening morning of the first cricket Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday."
Sports,  A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate the discrimination lawsuit brought by former US Olympic Committee drug czar Wade Exum.
Sports,"Percival became the Tigers #39; new closer Wednesday when he signed a two-year, \$12-million contract. He made one of the fastest free-agent decisions in recent memory, arriving in town Monday evening "
Sports,"In terms of their inability to score, the Nets are turning back the clock this season, which is not necessarily a good thing. Nor is it aesthetically pleasing."
Sports,Dion Harris was an important cog for Michigan #39;s run to the postseason NIT championship last season. Harris is now doing it again for the Wolverines in their push to become to the first 
World,"The White House expressed sympathy Wednesday night for the family of Margaret Hassan, the British aid worker who was kidnapped in Iraq and is believed to have been killed."
World,"The United States has intelligence that Iran is working to adapt missiles to deliver a nuclear weapon, further evidence that the Islamic republic "
World,The Bush administration says it is not alarmed by Russia #39;s announcement it is developing a new nuclear missile. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the program is part of efforts to improve Russia #39;s armed forces.
World,= Ministers from nations facing the Pacific Ocean discussed stronger economic ties and the elimination of trade barriers against a backdrop of street clashes between anti-globalisation protesters and Chilean police.
World,opposition to promise to complete by December 31 a comprehensive peace agreement ending a 21-year civil war. Security Council would put pressure on both sides to wrap up the accord.
World,"The Bank of Japan left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged on Thursday, showing it was still committed to fighting deflation."
World,"An Afghan official said criminals were holding a British woman and two other kidnapped United Nations workers, not the Taliban-linked group that has threatened to kill them unless its jailed comrades are freed."
World,"BAGHDAD: A suicide attacker drove his bomb-laden car into a US convoy during fighting on Wednesday in a northern town, where hospital officials said at least 10 people were killed."
Sports,"Magic forward Grant Hill is enjoying his health and his comeback year, pouring in 32 points in Orlando's 107-92 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday."
World," Election officials on Wednesday upheld the contested mayoral victory of a millionaire dog track owner in Tijuana, putting the party that ruled Mexico for 71 straight years back in power in a key city along the U.S. border."
Sci/Tech," Mountain glaciers, which act as the world's water towers, are shrinking at ever faster rates, threatening the livelihoods of millions of people and the future of countless species, a scientist said Thursday."
Sports,"Seattle grunts out an ugly 79-68 triumph over the punchless New Jersey Nets, moving the SuperSonics to the top of the Western Conference."
World,Some people may be wondering just how well Kmart and Sears will compete against Wal-Mart as parts of the same company.
World,"The William J. Clinton Presidential Center, in Little Rock, Ark., sprawls across eight years of big ambitions and small details."
Business,"TOKYO : Scandal-hit Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will likely to get 100 billion yen (960 million dollars) in additional aid from three group firms, a report said."
Business,Officials at Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington International airports said they are considering the replacement of federal airport screeners at security checkpoints with workers employed by private contractors.
World,"0 Wednesday to send the World Cup champions to their first loss in qualifying for the 2006 tournament, and it cost them the top spot in South America."
Sci/Tech,"An unmanned Nasa jet screamed into the record books high over the Pacific Ocean by reaching speeds of almost 7000 mph, brightening hopes that humans might one day be able to fly across a continent in minutes instead of hours."
Sports,Editor #39;s note: ESPN senior NFL writer John Clayton #39;s weekly  quot;First And 10 quot; column takes you around the league with a look at the best game of the week followed by primers for 10 other games.
Sports,"England lost 1-0 to Spain in an eventful match which saw Wayne Rooney substituted just before half time. He had already been booked for pushing the Spanish goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, into the advertising hoardings "
Sports,"Auburn Hills, MI -- Chauncey Billups scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half to help the Detroit Pistons rally for a 93-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in coach Larry Brown #39;s first game back from hip surgery."
Sports," Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Kenyon Martin added 24 points and 16 rebounds, helping the Denver Nuggets hold off the Toronto Raptors 112 106 Wednesday night."
Sports," Carlos Moya had to wait out a rain delay of nearly eight hours before beating Gaston Gaudio 6 3, 6 4 Wednesday night in the second round of the ATP Masters Cup Championships."
World,"<p></p><p> By Steve Keating</p><p> HOUSTON (Reuters) - Carlos Moya of Spain eased pastArgentina's Gaston Gaudio, 6-3, 6-4, on Wednesday, ending theFrench Open champion's hopes of picking up the Masters Cuptitle.</p>"
World,US and Iraqi forces recaptured police stations in the northern Iraqi town of Mosul yesterday as violence sweeping across the Sunni tribal areas claimed 20 more Iraqi lives.
World,"branches of US giant Citibank, killing one security guard and injuring a bomb squad officer.  quot;The government is asking people not to touch any packages and to call the police if they find them."
Sci/Tech," Web search leader Google Inc.  on Wednesday unveiled Google Scholar, a new search product aimed at helping users search scholarly literature such as technical reports, theses and abstracts."
Sports, Chauncey Billups scored 21 points in  his return to the line up as the host Detroit Pistons also  welcomed back coach Larry Brown and Ben Wallace with a 93 85  triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday.
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell says Iran may be seeking to adapt its missiles to carry nuclear warheads.
Business,"The rand remained below the psychological 6.00 per dollar level in late afternoon trade on Wednesday, having broken this at around noon on the back of a stronger euro."
Business,"Gary L. Pilgrim and Harold J. Baxter, founders of a tech-based mutual fund that blazed and then fizzled in the 1990s, agreed yesterday to pay \$160 million to settle "
Business, Shares of Japan #39;s Isuzu Motors Ltd. rose Thursday after a published report that trading house Mitsubishi Corp.
World, U.S. artillery pummeled Falluja on Wednesday and troops hunted guerrillas still fighting days after Washington said its offensive had destroyed rebel control of the Sunni Muslim city west of Baghdad.
Business,"Two battered icons of the American shopping landscape, Kmart and Sears, yesterday announced an \$11 billion merger that will create the nation #39;s third largest retailer, with 3,500 stores."
Business,"The IRS is looking for 1,025 Hoosier taxpayers who havent received their income tax refund checks. Twenty-one of those checks were addressed to residents in Johnson County."
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America has begun filing lawsuits nationwide against people who swap illegally copied movies over the Internet via file-sharing applications such as KaZaA, eDonkey and Grokster."
Sci/Tech,"Web search leader Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday unveiled Google Scholar, a new search product aimed at helping users search scholarly literature such as technical reports, theses and abstracts."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. is releasing a new version of its software today that focuses on increasing online safety and security, which the company hopes will help it hold on to more subscribers."
Sports,"Carlos Moya of Spain eased past Argentina #39;s Gaston Gaudio 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday, ending the French Open champion #39;s hopes of picking up the Masters Cup title."
World,"This week #39;s nuclear deal between Iran and three European countries has triggered a wave of criticism from Israeli and Jewish communal officials, who warn that the pact will fail to halt Tehran #39;s pursuit of nuclear weapons."
World,"Pic: Ring-tailed lemurs, like all 20 species of lemur, are unique to Madagascar, but their long-term future is now under threat by the destruction of their rainforest habitat."
Business,"The Instinet Group, owner of one of the largest electronic stock trading systems, is for sale, executives briefed on the plan say."
World,"Beijing is making a big push to market itself, similar to the way the U.S. promoted its culture and values during the cold war."
World," An Israeli tank opened fire on three Egyptian troops Thursday on the sensitive border between the two countries, mistaking them for Palestinian militants on the way to carry out an attack, Israel Radio said."
Sci/Tech, Online search engine leader Google Inc. is setting out make better sense of all the scholarly work stored on the Web.
Sports, Roger Clemens' son signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play baseball for the University of Texas.
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. is packaging new features to combat viruses, spam and spyware in response to growing online security threats."
Business, Oil prices held steady on Thursday as  data showing stubbornly low U.S. heating fuel supplies ahead of  winter stemmed a rout of nearly  $10 since late October.
World,"Head teachers in England could gain powers to tackle pupils carrying weapons, under government plans."
World," The League of Women Voters of San Diego asked a court Wednesday to require that all votes cast for a maverick mayoral write in candidate be counted, including ballots on which voters failed to fill in the circle next to her name."
Business,"Sears and Kmart hope that by joining together, they can overcome decades of strategic missteps that have turned the former retail innovators into also-rans."
Business,"Changes to tax code would drastically cut, if not eliminate, taxes on savings and investment."
Business,The FDA found serious problems of bacterial contamination 16 months before Britain closed the site.
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- Gary L. Pilgrim and Harold J. Baxter, founders of a tech-based mutual fund that blazed and then fizzled in the 1990s, agreed yesterday to pay \$160 million to settle charges that Pilgrim took advantage of trading opportunities and Baxter shared inside information at the expense of investors."
Business, Officials at Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington International airports said they are considering the replacement of federal airport screeners at security checkpoints with workers employed by private contractors.
Business,"Consumers paid sharply more for fruits, vegetables and gasoline last month, the government reported yesterday, suggesting that inflation may be stirring again after being dormant for several months."
Business,"The inspector general at the Department of Housing and Urban Development has closed, without any enforcement action, an investigation into whether there was improper political influence at the agency that regulates Fannie Mae."
Business," Federal prosecutors are investigating a stock sale by the wife of former Enron Corp. chairman Kenneth L. Lay just days before the Houston energy trader filed for bankruptcy protection in late 2001, according to lawyers involved in the probe."
Business,"  GEORGETOWN, Del., Nov. 17 -- Lawyers for plaintiffs in a shareholder suit over Michael S. Ovitz's \$140 million severance package from the Walt Disney Co. suggested on Wednesday that Disney chief executive Michael D. Eisner may have viewed his former protege as threatening."
Business,  Shares of rival retailers fell in Wednesday trading following the news of Kmart buying Sears for  $11 billion.
Business,The dollar fell to a record against the euro and dropped against the yen yesterday as Treasury Secretary John W. Snow signaled that he would not back any agreement to stem the currency #39;s slide.
Business,"Stocks rose as an \$11 billion offer by Kmart for Sears, Roebuck lifted retailers and better-than-expected earnings from Hewlett-Packard ignited a rally in technology shares."
Business,A panel of federal appellate judges raised significant doubts yesterday about whether courts can order tobacco companies to forfeit \$280 billion in past profits if the government proves they engaged in civil fraud and conspiracy.
Business,"Congress yesterday cleared the way to keep access to the Internet largely free from taxes for the next three years, breaking a year-long deadlock."
Business,"Edward S. Lampert has made no secret of wanting to follow in the footsteps of his hero, Warren E. Buffett. Like the Sage of Omaha, Lampert formed a partnership at age 25 and invested in old-line companies that throw off lots of cash."
Business,"  To understand why phone industry executives are so excited about their plans to offer TV service, it helps to know about the technology that will make it possible."
Sci/Tech,"World News  gt; Washington, Nov 17 : NASA #39;s hypersonic experimental scramjet X-43A has broken the aircraft speed record by clocking 7000 miles per hour which is nearly 10 times the speed of sound."
Sci/Tech,One of the first things we did after moving into our old house was to rip out the ancient radiators and put in a modern heating system.
Sci/Tech,"If walking upright first set early human ancestors apart from their ape cousins, it may have been their eventual ability to run long distances with a springing step over the African savanna "
Sci/Tech,"Chemical giant DuPont Co. withheld information from federal officials that indicates a dozen residents near its Parkersburg, W.Va."
Sports,"Projected as an underdog in the glamour-city competition to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, New York will emphasize its diverse population and unparalleled marketing potential "
Sports,maybe even a little awed -y the sexed-up introduction to  quot;Monday Night Football. quot;. Really  -atings-starved network (ABC) using a sagging sports property 
Sports,"Ronaldo blamed the high altitude after Ecuador ended Brazil #39;s 10-match unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.  quot;I had a big headache, I was short of air and I needed oxygen to "
Sports,"Angus Eve scored a 90th-minute match-winner yesterday to send Trinidad and Tobago into the final CONCACAF World Cup qualifying round after beating St Vincent and the Grenadines, 2-1."
Sports,"Memphis Grizzlies guard Bonzi Wells, right, looks to pass as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damon Stoudamire reaches in for a steal attempt during first quarter action of their game in Portland, Ore."
Sports,Chauncey Billups scored 21 points in his return to the line-up as the host Detroit Pistons also welcomed back coach Larry Brown and Ben Wallace with a 93-85 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday.
Sports,"England boss Sven Goran Eriksson was forced to hook Wayne Rooney before halftime in last night #39;s 1-0 defeat in Spain. Rooney was hauled off before he was sent off, then swore at England No2 Steve McClaren."
Sports,"A judge in Compton, Calif., refused to dismiss the case against a man charged with murdering the half-sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams."
World,"Kashmir #39;s main separatist politicians are to meet to decide if they should revive a dialogue with New Delhi, a day after the Indian prime minister offered unconditional talks."
World,"Nairobi, Nov. 18 (NNN) : Ambassadors from the United Nations Security Council are set to meet in the Kenyan capital for talks on Sudan at a two-day event in Nairobi which will focus on the peace process in "
World,"European Parliament politicians vowed to support Jose Manuel Barroso #39;s new European Commission cabinet, after he reshuffled his team."
World, Survivors of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre were set to file a suit in a French court demanding financial compensation from the United Nations for  quot;abandoning quot; the Muslim enclave of Bosnia.
Sports, Chauncey Billups scored 21 points in  his return to the line up as the host Detroit Pistons also  welcomed back coach Larry Brown and Ben Wallace with a 93 85  triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday.
World," An Israeli tank opened fire and  killed three Egyptian troops Thursday on the sensitive border  between the two countries, mistaking them for Palestinian  militants on the way to carry out an attack, Israeli media  said."
World, Mourners lined up at a church in Ireland Wednesday as world leaders condemned the apparent killing of international aid worker Margaret Hassan.
World,"A top Iranian nuclear negotiator on Wednesday counterattacked hardliners #39; criticism on a nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the European Union (EU), terming concessions as equal."
Sports,Sport. The US #39;s Eddie Johnson (centre) scores a goal past Jamaica #39;s goalie Donovan Ricketts (30) during the first half of their World Cup semi-final round qualifying match 
World,Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has arrived in Indian administered Kashmir #39;s winter capital of Jammu on the second day of his trip to the area.
World," The Israeli army mistakenly killed three Egyptian soldiers along the Gaza Egypt border on Thursday, Israeli media reported."
World," A state of civil emergency in the rebellion hit Indonesian province of Aceh has been formally extended by six month, as the country's president pledged to end violence there without foreign help."
World, The closest governor's race in Washington history was forced into a recount Wednesday as counties finished tallying the ballots and found only a few votes separating the candidates out of 2.8 million cast.
Business,"With the \$11 billion merger of Sears and Kmart announced Wednesday, a Grand Island financial consultant says the community will have to  quot;wait and see quot; about the impact it will have on Grand Island #39;s retail community."
Sci/Tech,"palmOne is now offering a voice dialing application for the Treo 650, based on VoiceSignal #39;s voice recognition system. The application, which requires approximately "
Sports,"The race for the 2012 Summer Olympics entered its final phase yesterday, as candidate cities from New York to Moscow released the formal bids they hope will land them the Games."
Sports,"Buenos Aires - Defending World Cup champion Brazil suffered another setback in South American qualifying on Wednesday, while two-time champion Argentine held off a stubborn Venezuela 3-2 to take over first place in the 10-team group."
Sports,"Eddie Jones scored 27 points and Shaquille O #39;Neal had 26 Wednesday night in carrying Miami past Milwaukee, 113-106. Miami used a 21-7 run during the third period to break open the game, during which Jones scored nine points."
Sports,"Wells scored 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won on the road for the first time this season by beating the Portland Trail Blazers, 101-to-82."
World," British newspapers rapped French President Jacques Chirac on Thursday for reopening old wounds over Iraq on the eve of an official visit to Britain, but looked ahead to improved relations between the two European powers."
World,"A car carrying explosives ripped into a US convoy yesterday in northern Iraq, killing at least 10 people, and US troops fought persistent pockets "
World, Top government ministers from 21 Pacific Rim nations convened high level talks on free trade and global security Wednesday as police battled university students protesting the summit and a weekend visit by President Bush.
Business," The dollar hit a record low against  the euro Thursday as traders bet officials would not act to  stop its slide, sending gold to a fresh 16 year peak and  hurting Japanese stocks as a stronger yen weighed on exporters."
Business,"  An airline #39;s on time record is on of the biggest factors passengers consider when buying a ticket. American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, moved to third place among the top 12 carriers "
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Firefox is the Web browser you have been waiting for as an alternative to Microsofts Internet Explorer. If you are fed up with security warnings, virus threats and endless security patches from Microsoft, then switch to Firefox - now."
Sports,"They waited for almost eight hours to finally start playing and then they rushed to finish with more sprinkles falling, but Carlos Moya wasn #39;t complaining in the end."
Sports, New York City #39;s Olympic boosters revealed their last and best plan Wednesday before making their final efforts to convince the International Olympic Committee that the city should hold the 2012 Summer Games.
Sports,"Chicago Bulls #39; Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, dribbles past Golden State Warriors #39; Calbert Cheaney in the first half in Oakland, Calif."
Sports," If anyone questions Shaquille O #39;Neal #39;s position as the most dominant player in the NBA, just check the opinion of those at the Bradley Center Wednesday night."
Sports,"Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - Chauncey Billups scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half to help the Detroit Pistons rally for a 93-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in coach Larry Brown #39;s first game back from hip surgery."
Sports,"Games like these are why coaches don #39;t carry firearms. You play good defense, hold an offensive, blistering team under 80 points."
Sports,"Because he does not overreact, Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy has coolly and dispassionately assessed the season so far and reached a few simple conclusions."
World,"The Israeli army Thursday mistakenly killed three Egyptian soldiers along the Gaza-Egypt border, Israeli media reported. Israeli radios, newspapers and TV stations reported that soldiers in "
World,"Pakistani security forces have arrested an Islamic militant suspected of involvement in a 2002 bomb attack on the US consulate in Karachi in which 12 Pakistanis were killed, officials said Thursday."
Business," The dollar hit a record low against the euro Thursday as traders bet officials would not act to stop its slide, sending gold to a fresh 16 year peak and hurting Japanese stocks as a stronger yen weighed on exporters."
Business, Oil prices held steady on Thursday as data showing stubbornly low U.S. heating fuel supplies ahead of winter stemmed a rout of nearly  #36;10 since late October.
Business, South Korea's top economic official says the government would not sit idle in case of a speculative attack on the country's currency.
Sci/Tech," Rampant illegal logging in Indonesia and the demands of a rapidly expanding population and economy in Indonesia are killing many of Asia's most exotic and rare birds, conservationists said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Congress Wednesday cleared the way to keep access to the Internet largely free from taxes for the next three years, breaking a year-long deadlock. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Dubbed AOL 9.0 Security, the latest version of America Online's software will give dial-up and high-speed subscribers free McAfee antivirus software and automatic upgrades. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Professor wants to redesign chip software and hardware for the mobile age, creating chips that can power chameleon devices.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"A growing number of technology executives believe that their Christianity should be part of their work as well as their private lives.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Congress is poised to extend a ban on taxing Internet access, a move that would please Internet service providers but possibly cost states millions of dollars in lost revenue. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sports,"During a four-day layoff, the Celtics suffered from a lack of game experience. Last night, they played five minutes too many at the MCI Center, losing to the Wizards, 110-105, in overtime."
Sports,"Craig Smith can shoot 3-pointers. Honest, he can. And, if you let him, he can swoop in for the rebound, dribble up the court, and finish off the transition basket. His ballhandling skills have taken a quantum leap. Really, you should see it. But you won't."
Sports,"The news comes fast and furious. Pedro Martinez goes to Tampa to visit George Steinbrenner. Theo Epstein and John Henry go to Florida for their turn with Pedro. Carl Pavano comes to Boston to visit Curt Schilling. Jason Varitek says he's not a goner. Derek Lowe is a goner, but he says he wishes it could be different. Orlando Cabrera ..."
Sci/Tech," Italy has offered with a compromise on human cloning that seeks common ground among U.N. member states who are sharply divided over competing treaties to ban the practice, diplomats said."
Business," Yahoo Inc. has agreed to extend its  deal to place advertisements on Microsoft Corp.'s MSN sites in  the United States and overseas by one year through June 2006,  Yahoo said on Thursday."
Sports,Cleveland Browns offensive guard Paul Zukauskas was arrested and charged with drunken driving after an early-morning traffic stop.
Sports,"Jacqueline Batteast scored 17 points, including 10 during a decisive three-minute run in the second half, to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 76-65 victory over No. 6 Duke in the Women's NIT semifinal last night in South Bend, Ind."
Sports,"There's trouble in the Atlantic 10. The league that received four NCAA bids and had two teams advance to the Elite Eight last season most likely will not repeat that success. Nine of the league's top 10 scorers have either graduated, left early for the NBA, or just left."
Sports,"Newton North High graduate Mari Creatini, a senior cocaptain on the Northeastern University field hockey team, was named the America East Championship's Most Outstanding Player after scoring the game-winning goal in NU's 2-0 victory over Boston University that clinched her team's fourth consecutive conference title."
Sports,"The Big East will undergo an extreme makeover next year when Boston College departs for the Atlantic Coast Conference and DePaul, Marquette, Cincinnati, Louisville, and South Florida arrive to expand the league into a mega 16-team basketball conference."
Business,"Google Scholar is intended as a first stop for researchers looking for scholarly literature like peer-reviewed papers, books, abstracts and technical reports."
Sports,"Kansas is on top right now, ranked first in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll. In the past, such an honor would be regarded with some trepidation since the list of teams that started and ended the season No. 1 is a short one. North Carolina made the run in 1994, Duke in 1992 and UNLV a year before ..."
Sports,"Clifton Dawson, Harvard -- The sophomore rushed for 160 yards and his school-record 16th touchdown of the season on 33 carries, leading the Crimson over Penn, assuring Harvard at least a share of the Ivy League crown. Dawson holds the school season records for scoring (102 points), rushing touchdowns (16), and total touchdowns (17). He ranks third on Harvard's all-time ..."
Sports,"Having narrowly missed consecutive NCAA Division 3 national titles, Williams will face a new challenge this season."
Sports,"The champion of the America East Conference this season likely will come from the ranks of last year's big three -- Boston University, Northeastern, and tournament winner Vermont."
Sports,"Holy Cross coach Ralph Willard had his eye on Kevin Bettencourt three years ago, but the former Peabody High star opted for Bucknell. Now Bettencourt figures as a prominent road block for the Crusaders to return to the pinnacle of the Patriot League."
Sports,"Framingham resident Arly Noel, a junior midfielder on the Mount Ida College of Newton men's soccer team, was named to the All-North Atlantic Conference first team after finishing among the nation's top 30 NCAA Division 3 players with a team-high 11 assists."
Sports,"She would be lying if she said she saw this coming.  quot;I really wasn't expecting much, because I had been playing so poorly, quot; said Heather Daly-Donofrio.  quot;I just decided to relax and if I finished near the bottom, I wasn't going to worry about it. quot;"
Sports,Canton field hockey coach Christine O'Connor didn't think one goal would be enough to beat Watertown last night. She's overjoyed that her defense proved her wrong.
World,  Real power on Iraq's streets often lies in the hands of men like Sadi Ahmed Pire.
Business,"Bob Vila meet Martha Stewart. Two venerable icons and brands -- Vila the pitchman for Sears Craftsman tools, and Stewart, the home-goods queen for Kmart -- might be sharing shelf space at a Sears or Kmart near you."
World,"  Russia is developing a new nuclear missile system unlike any weapon held by other countries, President Vladimir Putin announced yesterday, in a move that could serve as a message to the United States as Washington pushes forward with a missile defense system."
World,"  Iran bought blueprints of a nuclear bomb from the same black market network that gave Libya such diagrams and Tehran continues to enrich uranium despite a commitment to suspend the technology that can be used for atomic weapons, an Iranian opposition group said yesterday."
Business,"Local broadcast business reporter Bonnie Kirchner Bleidt said she didn't know anything about the alleged 20-year investment scam by her husband, Bradford C. Bleidt, before she received Bleidt's taped confession last Thursday at her office at radio station WBIX-AM, which he owns."
World,"  Russia is developing a new nuclear missile system unlike any weapon held by other countries, President Vladimir Putin announced yesterday, in a move that could serve as a message to the United States as Washington pushes forward with a missile defense system."
Business,"A Harvard University researcher found that community hospitals did just as good a job treating most common illnesses as academic medical centers, but provided that care far more cheaply."
Business,"The 16 churches the Archdiocese of Boston put up for sale this week are worth about \$28 million, according to local tax assessors."
World,"NGHE AN PROVINCE, VIETNAM -- ''They tell me to dig a hole, quot; said Derek Benedix, ''and I dig a hole. quot;"
Business,"NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH -- By its own modest standards, Massachusetts is experiencing a homebuilding boom. Through the first nine months of 2004, the state issued permits for more than 15,000 units of new housing, up about 10 percent from the same period a year ago. If the current pace continues, Massachusetts would build more housing this year than it has in ..."
World,"  Bombs exploded at three banks in the Argentine capital yesterday, including two branches of US giant Citibank, killing one security guard and injuring a bomb squad officer, officials said. No group claimed responsibility for the bombs, none of which was big enough to cause major damage to the buildings. ''The government is asking people not to touch ..."
Business,"Consumer prices in October posted their biggest increase in five months, pinching pocketbooks at the gas pump and at the grocery store."
Business,"The United States supports a  quot;strong dollar, quot; Treasury Secretary John Snow said, while suggesting the Bush administration will not act to boost its value. His comments sent the currency plunging to a record low against the euro."
World,"  The world is unprepared for an inevitable flu pandemic that could kill tens of millions of people, but profit driven pharmaceutical companies are putting too little research into the development of vaccines, the World Health Organization said yesterday."
Business,"Franklin Templeton Investments agreed to pay \$18 million to settle complaints that the mutual fund distributor failed to tell investors it paid brokers who recommended its funds, Attorney General Bill Lockyer said yesterday."
World,  India's prime minister offered yesterday to hold unconditional talks on Kashmir ''with anyone and everyone quot; as his country began withdrawing troops from the divided Himalayan region as a goodwill gesture to rival Pakistan.
Business,"Massachusetts exports grew at a record pace in the first nine months of the year, surging 19 percent from the same period the year before, Alliance for the Commonwealth, the research arm of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, reported. Through September, Bay State companies exported \$16.4 billion in goods to overseas markets, keeping them on pace to break the annual export ..."
World,"  A car carrying explosives ripped into a US convoy yesterday in northern Iraq, killing at least 10 people, and US troops fought persistent pockets of rebels in Fallujah, a city wrecked by more than a week of fighting."
Business,Here's one for nostalgia buffs: the Franco-American brand -- best known for SpaghettiOs -- is no more.
World,"  The chilling video of a US Marine shooting and killing a wounded and apparently unarmed man in a mosque in Iraq dominated the Arab world's media yesterday, overshadowing the slaying of a British aid worker who had been kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents."
World,"As of yesterday, at least 1,206 members of the US military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003. Below is a list of those killed recently."
Business,"Lawyers for investors suing Walt Disney Co. questioned whether chief executive Michael Eisner held a formal meeting to tell board members there were no grounds to deny then-president Michael Ovitz \$140 million in severance. Shareholders of Disney, the number two US media company, contend directors did not know Ovitz might be entitled to the \$140 million if ..."
Business,"Kmart Holding Corp. and Sears, Roebuck and Co. merged in an \$11 billion stock and cash deal that will create the country #39;s third-largest retailer, after Wal-Mart and Home Depot."
Business,The founders of the Pilgrim Baxter  amp; Associates money-management firm agreed yesterday to personally fork over \$160 million to settle charges they allowed a friend to 
Business,"The holiday sounds at one major national retailer will not include the familiar jangle of a hand-held bell this year. Because of an overwhelming number of competing charities, Target stores across the country "
Business,Most adopt wait-and-see attitude as they await more details of historic retailing deal. By Francis X. Donnelly / The Detroit News.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has started checking incoming e-mail using DomainKeys, its content-signing e-mail authentication technology, the company said Monday."
Sports,China #39;s elimination from the 2006 World Cup qualifiers has prompted calls for reform of the country #39;s scandal-tainted football bureaucracy.
Sports,"Larry Brown was in the building, he brought a suit, and a special high-backed chair was set up at the end of the Pistons #39; bench."
Sports,"Dion Harris is playing with more confidence, and it showed big-time Wednesday night. Harris, a sophomore guard from Detroit Redford and a former Mr."
Sports,"The low number of minorities coaching in college football reflects a lack of diversity among college and conference leaders, according to a University of Central Florida study."
World,PARIS An Iranian opposition group said Wednesday that Tehran bought blueprints of a nuclear bomb and weapons-grade uranium from the same Pakistani scientist who admitted selling atomic secrets to Libya and other countries a decade ago.
World,Tony Blair is holding talks with French president Jacques Chirac who is visiting London as part of centenary celebrations of the Entente Cordiale.
World, France yesterday insisted Yasser Arafat did not die of poisoning as it tried to control a wave of conspiracy theories sweeping the Mideast in the wake of the Palestinian leader #39;s death.
World,"The UN Security Council is making a rare appearance outside its New York home, gathering in Kenya to talk about Sudan, Africa #39;s biggest and most troubled country."
World,"An angry peasant pushes his clenched fists through the gates during a protest outside the gates of Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac, 17 November 2004, where police broke up a protest by striking workers and sympathisers a day earlier, leaving as many as seven "
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. HOUSTON, Texas, United States of America -- World number one Roger Federer won his 20th consecutive match over "
Sports,The ABC television network is rightly being pilloried from all concerned - including FCC Chairman Michael Powell -or its tawdry  quot;Monday Night Football quot; opening this week.
Sports,"  There was no Chicago Hope yesterday. If there was any thought that NHL agents might be able to help solve the NHL lockout, it was quickly crushed when agent Mark Gandler declared there won #39;t be a season."
Sports,"The Celtics found themselves in an overtime duel here last night. Unfortunately for the Green, they played the extra inning like the Yankees."
World,"Tension at the Hacienda Luisita ebbed Thursday as the remains of three plantation workers who died at the picket line were allowed to be placed at gate one of the plantation, the scene of Tuesdays bloody dispersal."
World,Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is to present to the European Parliament his new team of commissioners on Thursday.
World,Thailand #39;s Queen Sirikit has made a rare public appeal for all Thais to help end 10 months of violence in the south that has killed hundreds of people.
Sci/Tech, Internet auction house eBay Inc. said on Wednesday it would limit the use of racial slurs after U.S. city officials complained the offensive terms were being used to advertise lawn jockeys and other antiques.
World," The recent Dutch raid against a suspected military training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy seeking militants to collect money, recruit and train, authorities say."
World," Goats nibble on rotting vegetables, barefoot children scavenge through garbage and women in black robes scuttle over slivers of pavement to avoid raw sewage floating down the street. As U.S. soldiers pass by, the bustle continues uninterrupted."
World," The United States has intelligence indicating Iran is trying to fit missiles to carry nuclear weapons, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said."
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc. is releasing a new version of its software today that focuses on increasing online safety and security, which the company hopes will help it hold on to more subscribers."
World,ZIMBABWE #39;S ruling party today elected long-time cabinet minister Joyce Mujuru as the country #39;s first woman vice-president.
Business,Lawyers for the tobacco industry and the government debated yesterday whether a law drafted to prosecute mobsters can be used to obtain \$280 billion from cigarette makers.
Business,"Tacoma International Airport will continue to use federal screeners, the Port of Seattle confirmed this week as airports nationwide ponder whether private contractors could do a better job."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. has agreed to extend its deal to place advertisements on Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSN sites in the United States and overseas by one year through June 2006, Yahoo said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif.Sun executives took attendees for a trip down memory lane Monday as they unveiled the company #39;s upcoming Solaris 10 operating system."
Sci/Tech,Apple #39;s iTunes Music Store has signed an exclusive deal to distribute digital versions of Oasis #39; tracks. Apple #39;s success in signing Oasis to its service means that a new selection form the band #39;s 
Sports,"By now, most of us can agree that ABC #39;s  quot;Monday Night Football quot; opening was lasciviously over-the-top, a crass effort at cross-promotion and titillation."
Sports,"And her four-year run as the No. 1 player on the LPGA Tour is equally impressive, if not more, to the way Tiger Woods dominated the PGA Tour during a five-year stretch."
World,"The Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, vowed Wednesday to crack down on armed groups operating in Palestinian areas in preparation for the scheduled Jan. 9 presidential election for a successor to Yasir Arafat."
Business,Many Kmart and Sears employees in metropolitan Indianapolis strolled into their jobs Wednesday morning unaware that their companies #39; planned to tie the knot in an \$11 billion merger.
Business,"  Former Enron chairman and CEO Kenneth Lay, facing federal charges in the company #39;s spectacular collapse, lashed out Wednesday against the man leading an investigation of his wife Linda for possible insider trading."
World,The militant Palestinian group Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades has said it is opposed to Mahmud Abbas being elected president of the Palestinian Authority to replace Yasser Arafat and would instead back jailed West Bank Fatah leader Marwan Barghuti.
World,The king of Thailand appeals for the military and police to work together to restore peace in Thailand's south.
Sports," Lou Henson is in a wheelchair and has no mobility in his right leg, but the New Mexico State men's basketball coach is optimistic he'll be back on the sidelines this season."
World,"The US dollar fell to another new low against the euro Friday, pushing the European currency higher than \$1.34 after US employment data came in weaker than expected."
Sports," Jordan Collins was the perfect complement to North Carolina State's outside shooting. With five players making 3 pointers, Collins did all his scoring from the paint, finishing with a career high 17 points to help the 19th ranked Wolfpack beat New Orleans 92 58 on Wednesday night in the first round of the BCA Invitational."
Sports, Annika Sorenstam competed against the men last year at Colonial. Now she is being compared with them.
Sci/Tech,Visitors to the British Library can now take advantage of broadband wireless internet access.
Sci/Tech,"Telecoms regulator Ofcom says BT must provide rivals with ""real equality of access"" to its phone lines network, or else face action."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Mobile added 647,000 new users in the last half-year as turnover grew by 18, but profits were down due to rising costs."
Business,"Kmart Holding Corp., the US retailer which emerged from bankruptcy protection only 18 months ago, announced a 11 billion dollar merger with Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co, on Nov. 17, 2004."
Business,"US prosecutors are investigating whether the wife of Enron #39;s former chairman, Kenneth Lay, engaged in insider trading in selling shares of the company shortly before it collapsed into bankruptcy, people involved in the case said Tuesday."
Business,"PARIS Vivendi Universal said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit surged, helped by tax savings and profit at its mobile phone division."
Sci/Tech,PARIS Bill Gates was in Paris on Wednesday to meet with President Jacques Chirac of France and to sign an agreement with a UN body to improve access to information technology and training in developing countries.
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON: Online auction giant eBay Inc is toughening its offensive material policy by eliminating offensive words used as search criteria or in descriptions of items for sale.
Sports," When the Pittsburgh Steelers vote for the team's most valuable player this year, a lot of ballots might be split five ways."
Sports," Once again, Roger Federer of Switzerland got the better of Aussie Lleyton Hewitt. Federer, the top seed and world No."
Sports,Tiger Woods overcame soggy conditions to fire a 5-under 65 for a three-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix.
World,"Marwan Barghouti, the popular militant leader imprisoned by Israel for his role in the Palestinian uprising, is relaying messages to new PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas that could "
Business,"Consumer prices, stoked by more expensive gasoline and pricier fruits and vegetables, heated up in October, rising by 0.6 percent, the biggest gain in five months."
Business,"Lawmakers revived a long-stalled effort Wednesday to block state and local governments from taxing Internet connections, in a last-minute agreement to ban the taxes until 2007."
Business,"In June 1998, Merck was falling behind in a high-stakes race to get Vioxx on the market ahead of its rivals, and Edward Scolnick, the company #39;s chief scientist, was showing the strain."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates, left, shakes hands with UNESCO secretary-general Koichiro Matsuura prior to their press conference at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, after signing "
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. plans to announce on Thursday that it is adding a new search service aimed at scientists and academic researchers. Google Scholar, which was scheduled to "
Sports,"Residents of the remote mountain village in northern India recently conducted their 100th annual Sati Pradha Mela competition, in which the residents divide into two teams and conduct a crude version of dodgeball."
Sports,Britain will seek action at top government level after England #39;s black soccer players were racially abused by the crowd during Wednesday #39;s friendly international against Spain in Madrid.
Sports,Mathew Sinclair and Jacob Oram completed half-centuries to help New Zealand recover from an early batting collapse and reach 250 for seven at the end of the opening 
Sports,"WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Sports Network) -- The ADT Championship, which tees off Thursday, is the grand finale to the 2004 LPGA season."
World,Three Egyptian soldiers were mistakenly killed by IDF tank fire on the Egyptian Israeli border near Rafah close to midnight Wednesday when soldiers mistook the three for terrorists.
World,"As a sign of their continuing co-operation, the leaders of Britain and France are scheduled to hold a meeting in London on 18 November."
World,"Yasser Arafat was not in a coma but remained in intensive care Saturday after undergoing more medical tests, a senior aide to the ailing Palestinian leader said."
World," The euro hit a new record high of 1.3063 dollars, beating its previous record of 1.3047 set a day earlier."
Sci/Tech," Internet junkies, take heart: Microsoft chairman  Bill Gates receives four million e mails daily, most of them spam, and is probably the most  quot;spammed quot; person in the world."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. Chief Operating Officer Steve Ballmer on Thursday warned Asian governments that they could face intellectual rights infringement lawsuits for using rival open source operating platforms such as Linux.
Sports,"Barnstable had the upperhand once again. The Red Raiders are one win away from defending their MIAA Division 1 state volleyball championship after blanking Chelmsford, 3-0, in the semifinals last night in Mansfield. It was the second time this fall Chelmsford had been frustrated by the powerful Barnstable lineup."
Sports,"The last time the Marshfield girls' soccer team traveled to the Division 1 state final, in 2000, it earned its ticket by defeating Newton North in the EMass final. The last time they won a state title, in 1994, the Rams beat Newton North on penalty kicks."
Sports,"Senior Mike McLaughlin returned from a three-week layoff to lead Woburn past Watertown, 35-12, in a Middlesex League football game yesterday."
Sports,"In a game filled with numerous opportunities, it was easy to understand the delay in celebrating when the winning goal was finally scored."
Sports,"Grant Hill scored 32 points, his most in 4 1/2 years, and Steve Francis had 33 points and 11 assists, both season highs, to lead the Magic over the Utah Jazz, 107-92, last night at Orlando, Fla. Mostly shooting jumpers over Andrei Kirilenko, usually a dependable defensive stopper, Hill shot 13 for 18 in his best offensive performance since scoring ..."
Sports,"At Boston's Ski Ball at the Ritz-Carlton last Friday night, a marvelous thing happened: Outside the window, snow swirled out of a black sky into streetlights below."
Business,"Some stores could close, but popular merchandise could be more widely available in Arizona after Wednesday #39;s announcement of Kmart Holding Corp."
Business,"The real-estate investment trust recently bought an options position that equaled 4.3 percent of Sears, Roebuck shares - and announced that it had done so even though it wasn #39;t required by law."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., Aon Corp. and Willis Group Holdings Ltd., insurance brokers whose business practices are the focus of a probe by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, have "
Business,"The nation #39;s system for ensuring that drugs are safe faces perhaps its biggest crisis in years, with the disclosures that federal regulators and drug giant Merck allowed Vioxx "
Business,"Infinity Broadcasting, one of the nation #39;s largest radio chains, said yesterday that it planned to sever its relationships with independent record promoters, distancing itself from a practice that critics have likened to bribes."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON The newly installed president of the Motion Picture Association of America is renewing Hollywood #39;s promise to go after movie pirates, no matter where they are in the world."
Sci/Tech,MAKERS OF PC bits and bobs Seagate Technology today announced that it has shipped what it reckons is the world #39;s largest PC hard drive.
Sci/Tech,"The next time you step outside, take a good long look around. What you will see is how the Arctic has looked for at least 10,000 years and you may be among the last of the many generations who can say they have seen it that way."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe Systems Inc. released a new version this week of the popular Acrobat desktop publishing system, with features for both authors and recipients of electronic documents."
Sports,"Lleyton Hewitt knows how it feels to be No 1 in the world. Anything less is no big deal to him. Australia #39;s Hewitt rallied to beat Carlos Moya of Spain, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4, in a first-round "
Sports,The fat  quot;Bid Books quot; for the 2012 Summer Olympics are in the money-grubbing hands of the International Olympic Committee.
Sports,"HOMESTEAD  So, what exactly do the top five in the Chase for the Nextel Cup have to do to win? NASCAR has done the math and it adds up like this: KURT BUSCH: Leading the Chase, Busch "
Sports,Italy coach Marcello Lippi was delighted with the performances of his five new caps in Wednesday #39;s 1-0 win over Finland. Fabrizio Miccoli #39;s superbly-struck first half free-kick gave an experimental Azzurri 
Sports,"NC State playing at home, rolling over a hapless opponent powerless to stop the onslaught. But Wednesday night, Towe watched things from the other end."
Sports,"Chauncey Billups scored 15 of his 21 points in the third quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 93-85, last night."
Sports, Amar Stoudemire did not want to be a starting center. Shawn Marion was not excited about taking on power forwards.
World,"LONDON, Nov 18 (IranMania) - Iran warned Wednesday that its deal to suspend sensitive nuclear activities in order to ease fears it is seeking the nuclear bomb was subject to rapid progress in a new round of negotiations to begin next month."
World,Australia #39;s prime minister says a body found in Fallujah is likely that of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan. John Howard told Parliament a videotape of an Iraqi terrorist group executing a Western woman appears to have been genuine.
World,"An Israeli tank has opened fire and killed three Egyptian police along the Gaza-Egypt border after mistaking them for Palestinian militants planting explosives against Israeli forces, military officials say."
World,"Pakistani authorities have arrested the alleged mastermind of a deadly bombing near the US Consulate in Karachi two years ago, but another key member of his network is still on the run, a senior official said today."
World,The European Parliament is to vote on whether to approve the new executive commission team on Thursday. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday urged parliament to back his revised choice.
World,"Pyongyang (AsiaNews/Ap) - North Korea #39;s state-run media dropped the title of  quot;Dear Leader quot; to glorify the communist nation #39;s leader Kim Jong Il in recent stories, a Japanese agency that monitors the regime #39;s media reported on Thursday."
Business," Honeywell, the U.S.  avionics to antifreeze conglomerate, will beat its own target  for  $1 billion of China sales in 2005 as it expands aerospace  manufacturing there, its country chief said on Thursday."
Business,"Virgin Mobile added 647,000 new users in the last half-year with turnover up by 18, the firm says, but profits fell due to rising costs."
Business,"AILING US stores giant Kmart is hoping that sharing a sick bed with rival Sears Roebuck will cure its ills. The pair, under siege from Goliaths Wal-Mart and Target, yesterday unveiled plans for a 6bn merger."
Sci/Tech,"America Online blocked popup ads and intensified its fight against junk e-mail last year. Starting today, the largest online service is carrying its campaign against online plagues even further."
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELESNew Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson urged UC to compete for continuing its management of the national Los Alamos weapons laboratorybut to partner up with an industrial company 
Sci/Tech,"BetaNews has an interview with Microsoft #39;s Gary Schare, which includes some discussion about Mozilla Firefox. The Director of Windows Product Management says that Microsoft is looking towards its browser add "
Sports,"That steamy locker room opening to ABC #39;s  quot;Monday Night Football quot; continued to draw reaction Wednesday, most of it negative."
Sports,"GAINESVILLE  Florida defensive end Derrick Harvey has facial hair. He weighs 235 pounds and stands 6 feet 6. By society #39;s physical standards, Harvey certainly is considered an adult."
Sports,"An NHL lockout that #39;s already nine weeks old won #39;t end any time soon unless owners show some willingness to negotiate, agents said after a meeting with the players #39; union."
World,"Abdel Sattar Qassem, a Nablus academic and political outsider, on Wednesday announced his decision to run in the upcoming election for the chairmanship of the Palestinian Authority."
Sci/Tech, CEO Carly Fiorina says Enterprise Servers and Storage unit has returned to profitability.
World, The Sierra Club alleges in a lawsuit that the Bush administration changed a rule so oil and gas producers could more easily drill under national parks from outside their boundaries.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. Chief Operating  Officer Steve Ballmer on Thursday warned Asian governments that  they could face intellectual rights infringement lawsuits for  using rival open source operating platforms such as Linux.
Business,"The man behind the country #39;s biggest retail merger is best known for being secretive - and successful. By JEFF HARRINGTON, Times Staff Writer."
Business,Masatsugu Asakawa has one of the busiest jobs in Tokyo these days: monitoring the US dollar #39;s fluctuation against the Japanese yen.
Business,ELECOMS watchdog Ofcom today ordered BT to open up its modern services such as broadband to all its competitors at the same price it charges its own retail business within a matter of months.
Business," Lawmakers revived a long stalled effort Wednesday to block state and local governments from taxing Internet connections, in a last minute agreement to ban the taxes until 2007."
Business,"European equities retreated on Thursday, with technology stocks under pressure after disappointing news from Applied Materials, while the euro #39;s rise to new record highs against the dollar also weighed."
Business,"The Salvation Army has set an ambitious fund-raising goal for the holiday season. The organization hopes to raise \$300,000 in its annual kettle drive."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America filed an undisclosed number of lawsuits Tuesday throughout the country against individuals it believes illegally downloaded 
Sci/Tech,"To the Nike nation, the joggers in dogged pursuit of fitness or the finish line, the news will come as no surprise: The human body was built to run."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems plans to announce a free version of its Solaris operating system Monday, taking a page that Red Hat tore from its playbook in 2003."
Sports,We were led to believe Tuesday that the world was shocked and horrified Monday night when ABC aired an intro for  quot;Monday Night Football quot; using a nude Nicollette Sheridan to entice Eagles star Terrell Owens from playing the game.
Sports,"An NHL lockout nine weeks old won #39;t end any time soon unless owners show some willingness to negotiate, agents said after a meeting with the players #39; union."
Sports,Dion Harris scored a career-high 24 points and had four assists and five steals Wednesday to lead Michigan to a 69-60 victory over Colorado in the second round of the preseason NIT.
Sports," Ray Allen scored a season most 37 points, Rashard Lewis had 21 and Vladimir Radmanovic added 20, leading Seattle to its seventh consecutive victory."
World,"UNICEF spokesperson Paula Claycomb speaks in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004. Claycomb expressed hope that the meeting of the United Nations security council in Nairobi, to begin Thursday, would encourage a comprehensive peace deal in Sudan."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq Expert assessments have concluded the recapture of Fallujah has not broken the insurgents #39; will to fight and may not pay the big security dividend US planners had hoped for."
World,"Israel Radio reported Thursday that Elliot Abrams, director of the Middle East department of the National Security Council, was the leading candidate to succeed Daniel Kurtzer as US Ambassador to Israel."
World,weeks after they were snatched from their car on a busy street in central Kabul. Nayan are with a Taliban splinter faction that has threatened to kill them unless Taliban prisoners are freed.
World,"(IsraelNN.com) Following a second round of talks in as many days between interim PA leader Abu Mazen and representatives of the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations, the terrorists exclaimed they are unwilling to comply with requests to halt "
World,"THERE is such a thing as  quot;Gulf War syndrome quot; and the Ministry of Defence should face up to the fact, an independent inquiry concluded yesterday."
Sports,NEW YORK: The National Basketball Association and the players union were at loggerheads on Friday over who has jurisdiction to hear the appeal of the record suspensions meted out in the wake the ugly brawl at a Pacers-Pistons game last month.
Business,"Ofcom has warned BT to commit to  quot;substantive changes quot; or risk an inquiry under anti-price fixing laws, but has shied away from ordering a break up of the telecoms giant."
Business,SABMiller had a gain of \$96 million from selling its 29.4 percent of Harbin Brewery Group to Anheuser-Busch Cos. and a gain of \$239 million from the disposal of 21 percent of South African retailer Edgars Consolidated Stores Ltd.
Sci/Tech,"com November 17, 2004, 2:22 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
World,"Friends, family and fans gather at a church in Harlem, New York, for the funeral of rapper ODB."
World," Just two years ago the Royal Mail was losing over one million pounds (1.4 million euros, 1.9 million dollars) every day."
World," Intel Corp., the world's largest maker of computer microchips, is evaluating India as one of the options for setting up a chip manufacturing unit, its chief executive said on Thursday."
Sports,"NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had lunch Friday with NHL Players #39; Association executive director Bob Goodenow in New York, and the league will listen to a new proposal from the union Thursday in Toronto."
World,"The rapid decline of the 75-year-old Palestinian leader's health, the refusal of his wife and authorities at the French military hospital where he died last Thursday to release his medical records and Israel's threat a year ago to ""remove"" him have spawned a cottage industry of speculation among Palestinians."
World,"Kashmir's leading separatist political group said it would meet Thursday to discuss plans to resume peace talks with the Indian government, a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reaffirmed his desire for peace through dialogue."
World,Top government ministers from 21 Pacific Rim nations convened high-level talks on free trade and global security Wednesday as police battled university students protesting the summit and a weekend visit by President Bush.
Business,"A stock trader reacts at the Frankfurt stock market, Germany, Wednesday, Nov 17, 2004. The German stock index DAX reached this year #39;s highest level on the same day the US dollar dropped to a new all-time low "
Sci/Tech,"Popular British scientific magazine New Scientist has given Microsofts new MSN search engine, still in very early beta, good grades."
Sports,"For the first seven games, the much-ballyhooed duo of Carmelo Anthony and Kenyon Martin looked more like a misfit. But not Wednesday night, when the two perhaps gave "
Sports,British Columbia businessman Francesco Aquilini bought half of the Vancouver Canucks and General Motors Place arena from John McCaw of Seattle.
World,"North Korea #39;s official media have dropped the honorific dear leader #39; #39; from reports on Kim Jong Il, a Japanese news agency reported a day after other reports said his portrait had been removed at some public sites."
Sci/Tech,MP3 player firm commits \$100m to out-spend rivals' ad campaigns
Business,"GEORGETOWN, Delaware It was at his mother #39;s funeral in the summer of 1996 that Michael Eisner, the chief executive of Walt Disney, knew he had to dismiss the president he had hired just 10 months earlier."
Business,"It #39;s all about Eddie. Wall Street is betting Kmart chairman Eddie Lampert will be able to add a successful combination with Sears, the biggest retail merger in history, to his impressive resume."
Business,"Gary Pilgrim, once a poster boy for the hot-growth mutual fund mania and the cult surrounding their managers, and his partner Harold Baxter agreed yesterday to pay \$80 million each to settle "
Business,  French Belgian bank Dexia and Italy #39;s Sanpaolo IMI both confirmed a report on Thursday that they were in talks that could lead to the creation of the eurozone #39;s fourth largest bank.
Business,"In the 10year deal, SBC Communications will launch video services over high-speed data lines using Microsoft technology. WASHINGTON: SBC Communications will use Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson traveled to California yesterday to urge the University of California regents to compete to continue managing the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Sci/Tech,"After cobbling together a string of copyright bills in the hopes of gaining enough support for final passage, lawmakers are ripping the package asunder in "
Sci/Tech,University of California regents yesterday resoundingly rejected a proposal that sought to add a  quot;multiracial quot; category to UC #39;s admissions application.
Sci/Tech,Digital music player maker Creative has pledged to spend \$100m to out-market Apple in a bid to take the market away from the iPod.
Sports,"WORLD No.1 Roger Federer won his 20th match in a row over a top-10 opponent, beating Lleyton Hewitt for the fifth consecutive time to book a semi-final spot at the ATP Masters Cup."
Sports,Arie Haan will be sacked as China national coach following the nation #39;s early exit from the 2006 Asian World Cup qualifiers according to Chinese officials.
Sports,"Stephen Fleming #39;s decision to bat first didn #39;t look the correct one at first as Michael Kasprowicz ripped though the tourists #39; top order, taking all of the first three wickets to fall, including Fleming for a duck."
Sports,NHL Players Association executive director Bob Goodenow said Wednesday the union has no immediate plans to submit a new proposal to the owners in hopes of ending the lockout that is now in its third month.
Sports, This can be said with absolute certainty: The Golden State Warriors were excited to see the Bulls show up at The Arena in Oakland.
Sports,"Just a few days after the start of the free agency period, the Tigers made their first big splash in free agency, coming to terms on a 2-year deal with former Angels closer Troy Percival."
World," Israel has presented its apologies to Egypt after three of its policemen were killed overnight on the border with the Gaza Strip, a source within Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s office said on Thursday."
World,JAMMU: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday announced lifting of the ban on recruitment in central government service in Jammu and Kashmir.
World," The euro hit a new record high of 1.3074 dollars, even as eurozone officials called for the United States, Europe and Japan to take a common position against the currency's rise."
Business, Oil prices held steady on Thursday as  concern over lean heating fuel supplies in the United States  and Europe ahead of winter stemmed falls of nearly  $10 since  late October.
World, French President Jacques Chirac began a visit to Britain Thursday overshadowed by his withering accusations against Washington and London of endangering the world by invading Iraq.
World," The leading sponsors of the ""road map"" peace plan will send top officials to the West Bank next week in a renewed effort to revive the internationally backed peace plan, Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath said Thursday."
World, Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer on Thursday warned Asian governments that they could face intellectual rights infringement lawsuits for using rival open source operating platforms such as Linux.
Sci/Tech,Lawsuit doom over 228 'stolen' patents predicted
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive  Officer Steve Ballmer on Thursday warned Asian governments that  they could face intellectual rights infringement lawsuits for  using rival open source operating platforms such as Linux.
World,\Two men suspected of planting bombs in the southern Philippines city of Davao last year are arrested.
World,police officer goes on trial in Germany charged with threatening a suspect with torture.
Business,"Philippine shares ended higher Thursday, with blue chip Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. , or PLDT, providing a boost after the strong overnight performance of its American Depositary Receipts, traders said."
Sci/Tech,The thousands of runners who step up to the starting lines of marathons each year may be following in the footsteps of our earliest human ancestors.
Sci/Tech,Madison City Councilwoman Cynthia McCollum played a key role in the National League of Cities #39; negotiations with eBay to limit the use of racially derogatory words on listings on eBay #39;s Web site.
Sports,"Whatever you do, don #39;t ask Colts coach Tony Dungy,  #39; #39;Are you ready for some football? #39; #39;. Dungy lambasted ABC, the NFL and the Eagles for the cross-promotion of the network #39;s new hit show  #39; #39;Desperate Housewives "
Sports,Tiger Woods fired a superb five-under-par 65 in torrential rain to take a three-stoke lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament on Thursday.
Sports,A GOAL from Fiorentina striker Fabrizio Miccoli gave a rookie Italian side victory over Finland. Coach Marcello Lippi fielded only a handful of the players who have helped his side to the top of Scotland #39;s World Cup qualifying group.
Sports,"  What little optimism there was before the start of the season has all but faded, and it appears the only record setting performances by the Bulls this season will be of the dubious variety."
Sports,Cubs general manager Jim Hendry wasn #39;t down for long Wednesday after learning free-agent closer Troy Percival had signed with the Tigers.
Sports,Paceman Michael Kasprowicz justified Australia #39;s decision to retain him in the team ahead of Brett Lee by taking 3-54 against New Zealand in Brisbane.
Sports,"The low number of minorities coaching in college football reflects a lack of diversity among college and conference leaders, according to a University of Central Florida study released Wednesday."
World,"NAIROBI, Kenya Kofi Annan (AN #39;-nan) has called on the UN Security Council to give  quot;the strongest warning quot; to forces fighting in Sudan to end its civil wars."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to build new nuclear weapons, which he said other nuclear powers did not yet have and were unlikely to develop."
World,"Several South African mercenaries have agreed to testify against the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sir Mark Thatcher."
Sci/Tech," Congress yesterday cleared the way to keep access to the Internet largely free from taxes for the next three years, breaking a year long deadlock."
Sci/Tech," Environmentalists forecast a grim future for planet Earth Thursday, predicting that droughts, heatwaves and hurricanes will become increasingly common and more severe if global warming is allowed to continue unchecked."
World, WASHINGTON  #8212; House Republicans changed a party rule Wednesday to allow Rep. Tom DeLay of Texas to remain as majority leader even if indicted in an investigation of campaign finance violations in his home state.
Business,"NEW YORK, November 18 (newratings.com) - The US dollar declined to a new record low against the euro and dropped against the yen yesterday, following the news of the US Treasury Secretary, John W Snow, ruling out government intervention to stem the "
Business,"The dollar plunged to a new low against the euro Thursday, which hit \$1.3074 US in a rise that has been fuelled by nagging concerns about high oil prices and Washington #39;s trade and budget deficits."
Sci/Tech,The University of California Board of Regents opted against Regent Ward Connerly #39;s proposal to adopt a multi-racial check box option on admissions applications at its Wednesday meeting at UCLA.
World,"Tony Blair is set to hold Entente Cordiale talks with Jacques Chirac, the French president, in London today. The talks, to mark 100 years of the relationship, are likely to be tense with regards to relations with America and the war in Iraq."
World,"The United Nations again appealed for the safe return of three of its workers held hostage in Afghanistan on Thursday, three weeks after they were snatched from their car on a busy street in central Kabul."
World," Rebels attacked the provincial governor's office in Iraq's third city of Mosul on Thursday, killing one of his bodyguards and wounding four more, the U.S. military said."
Sports,Rookie professional James Nitties fired a two-under-par 70 on Saturday to snatch a one-stroke lead ahead of American Bob Estes after the third round of the Australian PGA Championship.
Business," Consumer prices in October posted their biggest increase in five months, pinching people #39;s pocketbooks at the gasoline pump and at the grocery store."
Sci/Tech,"The Microsoft Corp. chairman receives four million e-mails a day, but practically an entire department at the company he founded is dedicated to ensuring that nothing unwanted gets into his inbox, the company #39;s chief executive said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Seagate has launched the highest capacity PC hard disk to date. Pitched at desktop computers, the new Barracuda 7200.8 hard disk is a 7200rpm model that #39;s available with either a fast SATA or Ultra ATA interface "
Sports,"Italy coach Marcello Lippi was happy with the performances of the newcomers after the 1-0 friendly win over Finland.  quot;This builds morale for the lads who gradually relaxed into their stride and their confidence grew as time went on, quot; he said."
World,Sudan #39;s government and southern rebels promised on Thursday to complete a peace accord as soon as possible to end a 21-year-old civil war and resolve reconciliation efforts dogged by innumerable delays.
World,The European Parliament was expected to endorse the 24-member European Union executive Thursday after new European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso moved to solve the legislature #39;s objections to his lineup.
Sports,"Only a demonstration which is violently dispersed and therefore provokes the abandonment of this tour, or rain, can prevent England wrapping up the one-day series 4-0 today."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. warned Asian  governments on Thursday they could face patent lawsuits for  using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows  software.
Business," Shares in global news and information  provider Reuters Group Plc rose to their highest level since  April after a report Thursday that the firm may sell its U.S.  electronic trading subsidiary, dealers said."
Sports,Chelsea maintained its drive for the team #39;s first title in 50 years when it thrashed Newcastle United 4-0 at Stamford Bridge yesterday to stay five points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
Sports,Sen. John McCain demands that Major League Baseball #39;s players and owners tighten the sport #39;s drug-testing policy to  quot;restore the integrity quot; of the game.
Business,Ofcom has challenged BT to come up with proposals for opening up its networks to competitors to help speed the growth of telecoms services including broadband - or face a possible Competition Commission investigation.
Business,"The sagging US dollar plunged to a new low Thursday against the euro, which hit US\$1.3074 in a surge that has been fueled by nagging concerns about high oil prices and the US trade and budget deficits."
Business,"The Royal Mail today said it was on course for recovery, revealing it was making 1m a day after having lost 1m a day two years ago."
Business,"Ray Brent Marsh, who is to enter the plea Friday, had faced up to 8,000 years in a case that shocked the nation two years ago when investigators found hundreds of rotting corpses stacked in storage sheds and scattered in woods outside his rural northwest "
Business,"Dexia SA, Belgium #39;s second-largest financial-services company, is in discussions about a potential partnership with Sanpaolo IMI SpA, Italy #39;s No."
Sci/Tech," Beginning in March, a static pop up ad, or ""billboard,"" will spring up as TiVo users skip through an ad   perhaps a logo for an advertiser, plus a message encouraging viewers to check out a new car or enter a contest."
Sci/Tech,There #39;s a new storm in the ranks of anthropologists who try to understand the long and puzzling history of human evolution by studying fossil evidence from millions of years ago.
Sci/Tech,"The Internet search giant Google Inc. on late Wednesday unveiled Google Scholar, its next service aimed at listing scholarly literature such as theses, books and technical reports that appears to be most relevant to a search request."
Sci/Tech,Hard drive manufacturer Seagate Technology is now shipping what it claims is the world #39;s largest capacity hard drive holding a whopping 400Gb.
Sci/Tech,"If University of California regents listen to a former energy secretary and top Democratic politician, they will fight hard to keep running the birthplace of the bomb -- and leave to others "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has warned Asian governments they could face patent lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows software.
Sci/Tech,day shot down a proposal to create a  quot;multiracial quot; box on freshman application forms -- a plan suggested by Regent Ward Connerly that quickly became a flashpoint in lingering debates over affirmative action.
Sci/Tech, Cisco Systems is acquiring a California based network management appliance developer for approximately  $16 million in cash.
Sports,"At stumps on Day One of the first Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia are poised to bowl their Kiwi counterparts out for a mediocre score with New Zealand at 7/250."
Sports,There was an elevated chair in front of the Detroit Pistons bench for head coach Larry Brown and his still-on-the-mend left hip. It was there to provide him with added 
Sports,"Chicago An NHL lockout that #39;s already nine weeks old won #39;t end anytime soon unless owners show some willingness to negotiate, agents said after a meeting with the players #39; union."
World,Israeli troops killed three Egyptian soldiers along the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Israel has apologized for what it says was an  quot;operational mistake quot; and has begun an investigation into the incident.
World,"European Union (EU) lawmakers gathered Thursday for a vote widely expected to appove the bloc #39;s new executive arm, ending three weeks of institutional limbo for the expanding bloc."
Sports,Lee Westwood led the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa Saturday with a score of 5-under-par 211 for three rounds. The British player shot a 1-under 71 for a one-shot lead over Retief Goosen of South Africa.
Business,"The number of overseas executives moving to the UK has more than doubled over the past 10 years, a survey says."
Business,"The issue of compulsory annuities will be reviewed, the government pledges, after another defeat in the Lords over the rule."
World,Pakistani police question the alleged mastermind of a deadly bomb attack on the US consulate in Karachi in 2002.
Sci/Tech," For SBC Communications, Wednesday's deal with Microsoft for software to deliver television programming to homes over high speed lines is the latest broadside in the company's battle to compete with cable companies."
Business," Shares in global news and information provider Reuters Group Plc rose to their highest level since April after a report Thursday that the firm may sell its U.S. electronic trading subsidiary, dealers said."
World," SAP, the world's leading maker of business software, may need an extra year to achieve its medium term profit target of an operating margin of 30 percent, its chief financial officer said."
World, Israel released the top Hamas leader in the West Bank from prison on Thursday after he finished a 28 month sentence for being a member of an outlawed organization.
Business, European stock markets held near  28 month highs Thursday as investors stayed confident in the  ability of firms to continue boosting profits in the face of  the euro's extended push past  $1.30 to all time highs.
World,"Afghanistan could become a ""narco-state"" after opium cultivation rose by two-thirds this year, the UN warns."
Business,"Microsoft tells Asian leaders that they could face intellectual property rights claims if they use free Linux software, a report says."
Business,Britain #39;s telecommunications regulator backed away from breaking up BT Group PLC on Thursday and instead ordered the industry giant to improve competitor access to its networks.
Business,Will Martha Stewart appear in Sears? Will Craftsman tools show up at Kmart? And will Sears move out of the malls and into the home of the flashing blue light?
Business,US Cellular vows to create hundreds of jobs when it opens a new Bolingbrook call center next year in a facility vacated by a competitor.
Sci/Tech,mail users inundated with unsolicited  quot;spam quot; messages have reason to hope Microsoft Corp. will develop better tools for tackling the problem: Bill Gates is suffering more than anyone.
Sci/Tech,"Accommodating large patch sets in Linux is expected to mean forking off of the 2.7 version of the platform to accommodate these changes, according to Andrew Morton, lead maintainer of the Linux kernel for Open Source Development Labs (OSDL)."
Sports,Fans taunted black players on England #39;s team Wednesday night during Spain #39;s 1-0 victory in an exhibition game. Fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium made monkey sounds whenever Shaun Wright-Phillips and Ashley Cole had the ball.
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that they are working on a new generation of atomic bomb, which no other country has or can get."
World,"The European Parliament has approved Jose Manuel Barroso #39;s revamped executive European Commission by a wide margin, ending a three-week political standoff that boosted the assembly #39;s power."
World,The alleged mastermind of a deadly bomb attack outside the US consulate in Karachi two years ago has been arrested near the Pakistani city of Lahore.
World,"KABUL, 16 November 2004 - Afghan captors holding three UN workers hostage in Afghanistan extended a deadline yesterday for their demands to be met, blaming the US for disrupting negotiations aimed at securing the captives release."
World," An Israeli tank killed three Egyptian  policemen on the Gaza Egypt border Thursday, prompting an  Israeli apology for what the army said was a tragic error when  it mistook them for Palestinian militants."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe, founders of the  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; initiative, has pulled their bandwidth-targeting screensaver from the site."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced on Tuesday that it has begun filing lawsuits against people who use peer-to-peer (P2P) software to trade movie files without permission over the internet.
Sports,The sports minister Richard Caborn joined Sven-Goran Eriksson and the Football Association in condemning the racist chanting that marred the friendly between Spain and England last night.
World,UN Secretary General Kofi Annan urged the Security Council on Thursday to issue  quot;the strongest warning quot; to the forces fighting in Sudan to bring an end to the civil wars there.
Sci/Tech, William Jackson never thought he would be grateful for going bankrupt.
Business," British retail sales fell in October for the first time for three months, official figures showed, raising worries about a subdued start to the crucial Christmas trading period."
World," Gianfranco Fini, a right wing leader who has turned his party from Neo Fascist to mainstream conservative, was appointed Thursday as Italy's new foreign minister, a Cabinet minister said."
World," The recapture of Fallujah has not broken the insurgents' will to fight and may not pay the big dividend U.S. planners had hoped  #151; to improve security enough to hold national elections in Sunni Muslim areas of central Iraq, according to U.S. and Iraqi assessments."
Business," Limited Brands Inc.   on Thursday posted lower third quarter earnings, and left its outlook for the fourth quarter and full year unchanged."
Sci/Tech," Space agency NASA, which first put man on the moon, will now help to map the Earth in the name of conservation, the agency announced on Thursday."
Business,EVERY postal worker in the country is in line for a windfall of at least 800 after the Royal Mail announced today it was making profits of 1 million a day.
Business,"The Internal Revenue Service is looking for more than 600 Arkansans whose federal income tax refund checks totaling almost \$424,000 were returned to the IRS as undeliverable by the Postal Service."
Business,"A fourth of all Californians are thinking about moving - either out of state or just to another town - to bring down their housing costs, a new survey shows."
Sports,Disgraced Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have been charged with obstructing a dope test on the eve of August #39;s Athens Olympics and providing authorities 
World,Israel freed Hamas #39;s top West Bank leader Thursday after two years in jail and he swiftly called on the Jewish state to release all Palestinian inmates as a condition for any truce.
World,"Prince Charles is  quot;old-fashioned quot; and out of touch with Britain #39;s education system, a cabinet minister said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Phishing is a growing form of online fraud that blends old-fashioned confidence scams with innovations in technological trickery. Today and Friday, washingtonpost.com explores the methods phishers use, how e-businesses are dealing with the problem and what phishing has done to its thousands of victims. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"More than two-thirds of 11,000 new technology jobs to be created in Virginia will be in the Washington suburbs, mostly in Fairfax County, Gov. Mark R. Warner (D) said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,US researchers say humans began endurance running about 2 million years ago to help hunt for prey.
Business,The fate of two local retail stores may not be known for months in the wake of the announcement Wednesday of the \$11 billion merger of Kmart and Sears.
Business,Royal Mail says it returned to profit at the underlying level during its first half and that it beat 7 of its 15 performance targets in the latest quarter.
Business,"  Sears and K mart say they will save  $500 million a year if their merger goes through. Some of that will be in job cuts, though the companies aren #39;t saying how many."
Business, Federal authorities are investigating whether former Enron Chairman Ken Lay #39;s wife acted improperly when she had their family foundation sell large quantities of Enron stock just days before the company #39;s bankruptcy.
Sci/Tech,"About 2 million years ago, humans began to jog - perhaps to hunt animals or scavenge carcasses on the vast savannahs of Africa. And the ability to run long distances shaped our anatomy, allowing us to evolve "
Sci/Tech,Web portal signs extension to provide paid searches to Microsoft as it builds its own service. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo! Inc. said Thursday it agreed to provide paid search services to Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"A Texas company is considering letting web users use a remote-controlled rifle to shoot down deer, antelope and wild pigs. For a small fee users will take control of a camera and rifle that they can use to "
Sports,HOUSTON Top-seeded Roger Federer beat Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets in a rain-soaked second round of the ATP Masters Cup tennis championships in Houston.
Sports,Mike Montgomery didn #39;t know what city he was in or what day it was by the time the Warriors #39; five-game road trip ended in Cleveland.
Sci/Tech," A tsunami warning system could be built in the Indian Ocean in just a year and cost as little as  #36;20 million, a scientist said Tuesday."
World,"Rebels attacked the provincial governor #39;s office in Iraq #39;s third city of Mosul on Thursday, killing one of his bodyguards and wounding four more, the US military said."
World,"Israeli troops killed three Egyptian policemen mistaken for Palestinian militants along the Gaza-Egypt border early Thursday, in what the army called a ""professional and operational"" mishap."
Sports,"MIYAZAKI, Japan : American superstar Tiger Woods overcame rainy conditions to hit a five-under-par 65 for a three-stroke lead in the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament."
World," WASHINGTON  #8212; House Republicans on Monday reversed a decision, made less than two months ago, that would have allowed Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas to remain in his leadership post if he was indicted by a grand jury in his home state."
World,"Srinagar, Nov 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the country was proud of the Border Security Force #39;s (BSF) performance in the Kashmir valley."
Sci/Tech,Soon you will be able to hunt and shoot wild pigs and sheep via the net.
Business," U.S. technology shares were expected  to open lower on Thursday, weighed down by a sales warning from  Applied Materials Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMAT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMAT.O</A>, while S P and Dow stock  futures were flat before weekly jobless claims data."
Business," Shares of Altria Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MO.N</A>  rose 1.5 percent before the bell on Thursday."
Business,Oil prices held steady on Thursday as concern over lean heating fuel supplies in the United States and Europe ahead of winter stemmed falls of nearly \$10 since late October.
Business,"The Dallastown resident said he #39;d wager that the \$11 billion merger of Kmart Holding Corp. and Sears, Roebuck and Co. will create a stronger retailer that is better equipped to compete with discount chains such as Wal-Mart and Target."
Business,Spanish glass manufacturer Vidrala SA said Thursday it will pay euro138.2 million (\$189 million) for two European production plants of Owens-Illinois Inc.
Business,"President Vladimir V. Putin warned Russia #39;s business elite on Tuesday to  quot;get used to paying taxes and observing the law, #39; #39; but he also sought to allay investor fears "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems on Monday was to unveil the latest version of its flagship computer operating system, Solaris. It also intended to offer a free version of the program to make it more attractive to corporate and academic users."
Sports,HOUSTON Roger Federer was at his best after midnight. Too bad hardly anyone was there to see it. With less than 500 fans remaining in the stands in the early Thursday morning after a deflating day of rain 
Sports,LEIPZIG - Bewildered German coach Winfried Schaefer has revealed no-one has told him he has lost his job as Cameroon manager following yesterday #39;s 3-0 defeat by Germany.
Sports,Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony beat a marijuana rap yesterday and then smoked the Raptors. Pot possession charges filed earlier this year against the sophomore were dismissed prior to last night #39;s game 
Sports,Craig McMillan was an after-thought for the Australia tour and bolted into the Test team. Today he charged down the pitch and was betrayed by a cluttered mind - unsure whether to run or wait.
World,"NAIROBI, Nov 18 (AFP) -- A few dozen southern Sudanese refugees demonstrated outside the United Nations offices in Nairobi on Thursday as the Security Council held a rare meeting to deliberate on peace in the vast African country."
World,PARIS French officials may have found a way to both abide by their own privacy laws and still respond to demands by Palestinian leaders to answer questions about Yasser Arafat #39;s death.
World, Prince Charles #39;s penchant for memo writing caught up with him on Thursday when his uncompromising opinions about the state of education in Britain found their way onto the front pages.
Sci/Tech,"<strong><cite>Reg</cite> review</strong> Aka i-mate PDA 2k, O2 XDA IIs, Orange M2000, Vodafone VPA III, T-Mobile MDA III etc, etc"
Business,Figures showing a drop in retail sales spark fears that the recent consumer spending rebound could be coming to an end.
Sci/Tech,"A 7200rpm unit that's as fast as a 10,000rpm job, apparently"
Business,"LONDON : Oil prices rose slightly a day after renewed concerns over heating oil stocks in the United States brought a halt, even if temporary, to a sharp slide in prices in recent weeks."
Business,"  Ofcom today published its proposals to support the growth of greater competition, innovation and investment certainty in the UK telecommunications sector."
Business,The Salvation Army holds its annual Kettle Kick-Off this evening in downtown St. Paul with the lighting of a giant kettle. The Salvation Army plans to announce a \$7 million Christmas fund-raising goal.
Sci/Tech,"With spam amounting to about 80 of total email traffic, you think that Bill Gates would have thought up some fantastic way of filtering it."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) got the jump on the next generation of Java with an early release of its next Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE)."
Business, Oracle Corp. on Thursday said in a letter to PeopleSoft Inc. stockholders that it would withdraw its hostile takeover bid if less than half of PeopleSoft shares were tendered by the offer's deadline.
Business, Shares of Altria Group Inc.  rose 1.5 percent before the bell on Thursday.
World,"Egypt condemns the ""irresponsible"" shooting of three police officers by an Israeli tank on the Gaza border."
Sci/Tech,Plans to provide umbrella from patent-infringement suits to outsiders using or developing the OS--a move to counter Linux.\
Sci/Tech,"Joe Straitiff, recently fired from the game company after struggling with overtime issues, now spends more time with his daughter."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. Thursday warned that the growth it has showed so far this year may not be sustainable.
World," UN chief Kofi Annan called for talks on ending Sudan's civil war to be concluded swiftly, telling a special session of the Security Council that it would help reverse the worsening crisis in the western region of Darfur."
Business,"Kmart is acquiring Sears, Roebuck  amp; Company for \$11 billion with the combined estimated earnings of the two making it the third-largest retailer in the United States."
Business,"Retailer Limited Brands Inc. (LTD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted higher quarterly earnings before special items as clearance sales at its Express apparel stores and cost-cutting boosted results."
Business,"The AP article: Google Says Growth Is Slowing Down, that the search leader says that the growth that the company has seen so far this year, might not be sustainable."
Business,Global chip manufacturing major Intel today said it was evaluating India as one of the possible destinations for manufacturing chips.
Business,"BT must work harder to open up its network to rivals in order to aid uptake of broadband internet access or risk a possible investigation by the UK Competition Commission, the UK communications regulator has warned."
Business,"  The Salvation Army #39;s annual bell ringing campaign gets under way this week, but the charitable organization is concerned that it might not be able to raise enough money this holiday season."
Business,More than 50 percent of California residents said in a survey being released today that they are very concerned that fast-rising home prices will lock out younger generations from the housing market.
Business,Virgin Mobile Holdings PLC reported an 18 percent surge in revenue but lower net profits for the half year Thursday as the costs of its listing on the London Stock Exchange this summer hurt the bottom line.
Business,Managers of Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington International airports reportedly are considering using private contracted screeners.
Sci/Tech,"Millions of years before headphone-wearing joggers clotted the streets of America, the development of the ability to run played a crucial role in the evolution of early humans, according to new research."
Sci/Tech,You can #39;t blame eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY). It has to deal with folks trying to sell everything from body parts to fake props of historical notoriety to Milli Vanilli CDs.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft chairman Bill Gates speaks at a meeting part of the  quot;Futurshow 3004 quot; technology fair, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"Overture, the paid-for search broker, has retained MSN, its second biggest client after its parent company, Yahoo!, for another year."
Sci/Tech,Hard drive maker Seagate has begun shipping what it claims is the world #39;s highest capacity PC hard drive: a 400GB beast that #39;s also the first drive of its class to hold up to 133GB on a single platter.
Sci/Tech,Windows shops that want to build a product lifecycle management strategy now have the assurance that Microsoft will be more closely aligned with one of the PLM industry #39;s largest manufacturing application vendors.
Sports,Tiger Woods was three shots clear and five under par today after the first round of the Japan Golf Tour #39;s Dunlop Phoenix Tournament.
Sports,"Honda look set to become further involved with BAR, with them either buying the team outright, or becoming a co-owner. According to reports on BBC Sport Online a deal is all but agreed."
Sports,"WORLD Cup champion Brazil lost its unbeaten record in South American World Cup qualifying yesterday, while Argentina held off Venezuela 3-2 to take over first place in the 10-team group."
Sports,Spain #39;s sporting community must pay a heavy price for the sickening racist abuse aimed at England #39;s Ashley Cole and Shaun-Wright Phillips - a punishment so harsh it eradicates this shameful behaviour once and for all.
Sports,"But instead of replacing Marion Jones as Olympic 100 metres gold medallist, Thanou did not even take part in the Athens Games after missing two pre-Games drugs tests."
Sports,The Flyers star told Fox Sports #39; Best Damn Sports Show Period last night that there #39;s not going to be a season and demanded union head Bob Goodenow and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to negotiate.
Sports,England young guns Paul Casey and Luke Donald made a storming start to the World Cup on Thursday with four birdies in the first five holes.
Sports,So much for the intense match between long-time rivals that was supposed to go down last night at the 2004 PACE Canadian Squash Classic.
World,Russia has formally ratified the Kyoto Protocol on global warming following its signing into law byRussian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month.
World,"In North Korea, portraits of Kim Jong Il have been taken down in what may signal significant and possibly far-reaching changes in the Stalinist leader #39;s personality cult."
World,A senior member of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has been released from an Israeli prison after completing a two-year sentence.
World,"SWARMS of pink locusts yesterday swept through Cairo in scenes recalling the biblical plague of Egypt. The swarms flew high above tall towers or swooped on to treelined streets, where scared pedestrians stamped on them or ran for cover."
World,"IF YOU WANT to know where the outrage is when Islamist thugs butcher a civilian, look to the Netherlands. There may not be much of an outcry over the slaughter of humanitarian worker Margaret Hassan in Iraq, but the Dutch are up in arms about the Nov."
Sci/Tech," Internet giant Yahoo Inc. on Thursday said it has extended and expanded its partnership with SBC Communications Inc. to transform their Internet access service into a multimedia platform connecting Web, television and wireless phone services."
Business," The number of Americans filing first time claims for unemployment benefits dipped to 334,000 last week, the government said on Thursday, matching economists' forecasts."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Thursday, unwinding some of the gains made the previous session, as investors played the recent range in largely technical trading."
Business," The Index of Leading Economic Indicators, a widely watched gauge of future economic activity, fell in October for the fifth straight month, suggesting that the economy may be slowing, a private research group reported Thursday."
World," The United Nations again appealed for the safe return of three of its workers held hostage in Afghanistan on Thursday, three weeks after they were snatched from their car on a busy street in central Kabul."
Business," Fashion retailer Limited Brands Inc.'s third quarter earnings fell 40 percent because of fewer one time gains, the company reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech," I've apparently been carrying around pretty dumb cell phones over the years   and I bet many of you have as well. That's what the telecom geniuses would have us believe, anyway. These phones don't organize our lives, don't play music, don't take pictures or videos and don't handle e mail."
World, Britain's telecommunications regulator backed away from breaking up BT Group PLC on Thursday and instead ordered the industry giant to improve competitor access to its networks.
Business," The dollar rose, gaining ground from  its fresh all time lows against the euro on Thursday on profit  taking in the euro after a government report showed that U.S.  jobless claims fell in the latest week."
Sci/Tech," Europe's biggest software maker SAP could need a year more than anticipated to reach its profitability target as it spends on research, development and marketing, its chief financial officer said on Thursday, sending its shares lower."
Sci/Tech, PeopleSoft's chief executive on Thursday said Oracle was spreading misleading information about his stock sales and he threatened to sue for defamation on the eve of the expiration of Oracle's  #36;8.8 billion hostile tender offer.
Business," U.S. technology stocks opened lower on  Thursday after a sales warning from Applied Materials Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMAT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMAT.O</A>, while weekly jobless claims data met Wall Street's  expectations, leaving the Dow and S P 500 market measures  little changed."
Business," The number of Americans filing  first time claims for unemployment benefits dipped to 334,000  last week, the government said on Thursday, matching  economists' forecasts."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on  Thursday, unwinding some of the gains made the previous  session, as investors played the recent range in largely  technical trading."
Business," BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - Europe's biggest software  maker SAP could need a year more than anticipated to reach its  profitability target as it spends on research, development and  marketing, its chief financial officer said on Thursday,  sending its shares lower."
Business," Retailer Limited Brands Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LTD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LTD.N</A>  on Thursday posted higher quarterly earnings before special  items as clearance sales at its Express apparel stores and  cost cutting boosted results."
Business," Williams Sonoma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WSM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WSM.N</A> on  Thursday posted a rise in third quarter earnings, but the  housewares retailer lowered its fourth quarter forecast, citing  volatile sales trends and demand for furniture that is  outstripping supply."
World," Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, a moderate often at odds with GOP conservatives, disclosed Wednesday that the leader of Senate Democrats sounded him out about switching parties in the aftermath of President Bush's re election."
World," Two weeks after the US general election, the northwestern state of Washington was still without a governor as the painstaking process of counting votes dragged on."
Sports," British ministers have condemned the  ""disgraceful"" racial abuse of England's black players during  Wednesday's friendly international against Spain in Madrid and  demanded that soccer authorities take action."
Sci/Tech," This week brings us the    return of the famous Leonid Meteor Shower, a meteor display that over the past    several years has brought great anticipation and excitement to sky watchers    around the world."
Business,Congress is looking into whether the Food and Drug Administration ignored safety concerns about the drug raised by its own reviewers and outside scientists.
Sci/Tech," As the tenth  crew of the International Space Station (ISS) tends to its orbital home this  month, the station itself marks its fourth year with humans continuously living  onboard."
Sci/Tech," Scientists in 17 countries will scout waterways to locate and study the world's largest freshwater fish species, many of which are declining in numbers, hoping to learn how to better protect them, researchers announced Thursday."
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin said on  Thursday he had no plans to grab more power or change the  constitution when reforming Russia's government structure,  dismissing fears in the West he is watering down democracy."
World," Iran denied an exiled opposition group's  allegations it was secretly seeking material to build an atomic  bomb, a senior official said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"As online shopping gets into full swing, phishers are setting up fraudulent e-commerce Web sites and simply waiting for victims using Google and other search engines to find them."
Business,"  Williams Sonoma Inc. Thursday said its profit rose 19 percent in the latest quarter, helped by brisk Pottery Barn business and a new link in the supply chain that strengthened furniture sales."
Business,  Shares in Reuters Group PLC rose Thursday on speculation that its part owned stock trading network Instinet Group Inc. is up for sale.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems launched the much-anticipated new version of its Solaris operating system this week, and announced an overhauled pricing model designed to compete with Linux."
Sports," Defending World Cup champion Brazil suffered the most shocking result of the day, but China was the biggest loser. The Brazilians lost to Ecuador for the just the second time in their history."
Sports, Jason Richardson thought the Golden State Warriors forgot about him on offense two games ago in Cleveland. They couldn #39;t have missed him if they tried this time.
Sports,"Since he has nothing to lose, Martin Truex Jr. says, he can go all-out to win. Truex, 24, will finish his first season of Busch competition Saturday at Homestead in the final race of the year."
World,"India News, SRINAGAR, India - The main separatist alliance in Indian Kashmir insisted on Thursday on holding talks with Pakistan before reviving a dialogue with New Delhi, a demand Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said was not acceptable."
World,"Staking its prestige on Sudan #39;s troubled peace process, the UN Security Council met away from its New York home for the first time in 14 years on Thursday to try to end two decades of war in Africa #39;s biggest country."
World,"PARIS, Nov 18 (AFP) - Family members of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat are preparing a request to obtain medical files detailing his illness and cause of death, which France will grant, the French defense ministry announced Thursday."
World,"A senior leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in the West Bank was released after two years of detention in an Israeli jail, Palestinian witnesses said Thursday."
World,"Swarms of locusts blown off the Mediterranean towards the Egyptian capital, Cairo, are not expected to cause major damage to crops."
World," Portugal plans to follow the example of other European nations and introduce legislation by the end of the month to ban smoking in most public places, including bars, restaurants and workplaces."
Business," A key forecasting gauge of future  U.S. economic activity fell for a fifth straight month in  October, a private research group said on Thursday."
World,Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe tells the BBC his tough stance on the internal conflict is crucial and effective.
World,England's Jermaine Jenas demands action after racist abuse by Spain fans.
World,The Israeli military wants to exhume the body of a 13-year-old girl shot dead in Gaza by soldiers last month.
Business,"OK, maybe the merger of Kmart and Sears doesn #39;t exactly put them in the realm of Wally World, but the \$11 billion deal is nonetheless impressive."
Business," The US economy is losing steam, the Conference Board said Thursday, reporting that the index of US leading economic indicators fell 0.3 percent in October, the fifth straight decrease."
Sci/Tech,"The Microsoft chairman receives four million e-mails a day, but practically an entire department at the company he founded is dedicated to ensuring that nothing unwanted gets into his inbox, the companys chief executive said today."
Sci/Tech,"Pasadena-based Overture Services, the subsidiary of Yahoo Inc. which provides keyword-based search advertising, announced that it has extended its sponsored search distribution relationship with Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"Konami revealed that plans for Metal Gear Solid 4 are already on the way. Konami Computer Entertainment Japan #39;s President, Motoyuki Yoshioka, said:  quot;We already have ideas in our mind on what the fourth release "
Sports,"Ending after midnight due to rain delays, Roger Federer finally put his second round robin match in the books early Thursday morning at the ATP Tennis Masters Cup in Houston, defeating Lleyton Hewitt for the fifth consecutive time 6-3, 6-4."
Sports,The coach and the players were pleased. The fans seemed indifferent. The media was split. Reaction to Italy #39;s 1-0 win against Finland with an experimental squad devoid of all the top 
Sports,Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires is in hot water again with the French football federation who have announced that he will be fined for wearing the logo of a different sports company to the team #39;s official sponsor Adidas.
World,"Russia #39;s permanent representative to the United Nations, Andrey Denisov, left, shakes hands with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan while Kenyan Nobel Peace prize winner Wangari Maathai, right, look on after they signed the Kyoto Protocol on global warming."
World," Russia formally ratified the Kyoto Protocol on global warming on Thursday, clearing the way for the environment pact to come into force in February 2005."
Sci/Tech," Amid questions about whether the arthritis drug Vioxx was taken off the market soon enough, a key senator suggested Friday that an independent board of drug safety might be needed to ensure the safety of medications after they're approved for the market."
World," Russia formally ratified the Kyoto  Protocol on global warming on Thursday, clearing the way for  the environment pact to come into force in February 2005."
World,US intelligence chief Porter Goss tells CIA employees not to support opposition to the Bush administration.
World,The French government says it will release the medical files of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to his next of kin.
Business," Shares of Medtronic Inc.  on Thursday sank 7 percent to their lowest level in more than three months after the medical device maker posted weaker than expected growth in one of its key business units, sparking at least three broker downgrades."
Business," Intel certainly surprised many semiconductor industry watchers today with its improving sales forecasts for the current quarter, but not everyone is convinced that all is as rosy as it seems at the world #39;s biggest chipmaker."
World,"Jerome Schneider, the nation's best-known seller of phony offshore banks, said that he helped hundreds of rich Americans evade taxes."
World,An opposition group said Iran bought blueprints for a nuclear bomb and obtained weapons-grade uranium on the black market.
World,"U.S. soldiers discovered a house in southern Fallujah on Thursday believed to be a main headquarters for Jordanian-born militant Abu Musab Zarqawi, the leader of an insurgent network responsible for bombings, kidnappings and beheadings across Iraq."
World," Weeks don't get much better if you are William Jefferson Clinton. For the third time in 12 eventful years, this proud Southern city is bedecked with bunting and banners to welcome the world, this time for today's opening of Clinton's  #36;165 million presidential library."
Sci/Tech,"In a re-run of a media escapade from the Vietnam War, a US soldier was caught on film shooting an injured, unarmed prisoner."
Business, Hugely popular internet search engine Google Inc. cautioned Thursday its current pace of revenue growth is expected to slow.
Sci/Tech,"Being one of the richest men in the world probably has its upsides, but it most definitely has its downsides as well. One of those downsides is that Bill Gates receives roughly 4 million email messages a day."
Sports,SPORTS Minister Richard Caborn this morning praised the discipline of the England players in the face of the racist chanting which marred last nights 1-0 defeat in Spain.
Sports,London 2012 leaders today called on their Madrid rivals to condemn the racist abuse suffered by black England players in the Spanish capital.
World,The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Kofi Annan called for the civil war in the south of Sudan to be halted as soon as possible.
World,"French President Jacques Chirac and British Prime Minister Tony Blair maintained Thursday that relations between their countries were not strained by their disagreements over the Iraq war, as evidenced by their cooperation on a number of international "
World,"The European Parliament approved the reshuffled 24-member European Union executive on Thursday, ending a political showdown with incoming EU chief Jose Manuel Barroso over objections to his team."
World,THE sheer bastardry displayed by militants who kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan and who are now widely believed to have killed her has stunned the world.
Sci/Tech,"EDS: 'badly designed, badly developed, badly tested, badly implemented'"
Business,"BOSTON (AFX) -- The first exchange-traded fund investing in gold bullion will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, said sources familiar with the situation."
Business,Postal workers are on course for an 800 bonus after the Royal Mail today reported a huge improvement in its finances and more reliable deliveries.
Business,"Owens-Illinois Inc., the world #39;s largest manufacturer of glass containers, on Thursday said it will sell two of its plants in Europe to Spanish rival Vidrala SA in a \$179 million deal."
Sci/Tech,PARIS: Microsoft and Dassault Systemes of France have agreed to form a strategic alliance for Dassault Systemes product lifecycle management (V5 PLM) and 3D design solutions.
Sci/Tech,"Bungie has released the first additional content for Halo 2, downloadable through Xbox Live. When you first boot up Halo 2 and sign in to XBL, you should be prompted to download the content, which is free as part of your Xbox Live membership."
Sports,The British government led the condemnation Thursday of the racist abuse directed by Spanish fans at England #39;s black soccer players.
Sports,"Honda has bought a 40 per cent chunk of Formula One team BAR, numerous media outlets claimed on Wednesday. Brackley-based BAR, presently owned by British American Tobacco, agreed a deal - said to involve the "
Sports,"Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou, center, arrives in court to appear before a public prosecutor in Athens, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004."
World,Kofi Annan today called on the UN security council to issue  quot;the strongest warning quot; to forces fighting in Sudan to bring an end to the civil war in the south and the crisis in the western Darfur region.
World,"(Canberra, Australia-AP) Nov. 18, 2004 - Australia #39;s prime minister says it #39;s likely that a body found in the Iraqi city of Fallujah is that of aid worker Margaret Hassan."
Sci/Tech,"Execs at the world's favorite search engine are predicting stormy seas ahead. Does it have anything to do with Microsoft's charge into search and online ad delivery? <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World," The United States and Australia prevailed in an interim ruling by the World Trade Organization in a dispute over protection given by the European Union to its regional goods such as Champagne wine and Feta cheese, trade officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,PeopleSoft's chief executive on\Thursday said Oracle was spreading misleading information about\his stock sales and he threatened to sue for defamation on the\eve of the expiration of Oracle's \$8.8 billion hostile tender\offer.
Sci/Tech,Shares of Google Inc. slipped in pre-market trading Thursday after the world's most popular Internet search engine warned for the second time in a week that its fourth-quarter revenue growth rate is likely to slow from previous quarters.
World," Fidel Castro says the emergence of an Osama bin Laden videotape just ahead of the U.S. presidential election seemed to have been ""arranged"" to help President Bush."
Business," First round screening tests returned ""inconclusive"" results for mad cow disease from one animal and samples were being submitted for final and more sophisticated analysis, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Thursday."
Business," Russia formally ratified the Kyoto  Protocol on global warming on Thursday, clearing the way for  the environment pact to come into force in February 2005."
Business,"Two retail giants announced a merger on Wednesday that could mean job loss in Terre Haute and nationally. Kmart Holding Corp. and Sears, Roebuck and Co."
Business,"A barometer of future US economic activity fell for a fifth month in October, the longest decline since 1995, signaling that the world #39;s largest economy may slow in coming months."
Business,"Sonoma Inc., operator of home furnishing chains including Pottery Barn, said third quarter earnings rose 19 percent, boosted by store openings and catalog sales."
Business,"Traders awoke Thursday to find a new gold-backed security, StreetTracks Gold (GLD:NYSE - commentary - research), trading on the New York Stock Exchange under symbol GLD."
Business,"Amid questions about whether the arthritis drug Vioxx was taken off the market soon enough, a key senator suggested Friday that an independent "
Business,"XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (XMSR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said a \$300 million offering of senior notes convertible into common stock has been priced at \$50 a share."
Sci/Tech,A REPORT said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has warned Asian governments contemplating using Linux that they risk being sued for using the operating system.
Business,SAN FRANCISCO: IBM is reportedly in talks to sell its personal computer business in a deal that could be worth up to \$2 billion and would cap a gradual withdrawal from the business it helped to pioneer in 1981.
Sci/Tech,Four Linux vendors have joined together to develop technology that would potentially make it easier for software makers to build products for multiple distributions of the open-source operating system.
Sci/Tech,Apple confirmed Thursday plans to open two new retail stores in the UK. Apple #39;s senior vice president of retail Ron Johnson confirmed the company #39;s plans in a press event for the opening of Apple #39;s first retail 
Sci/Tech,Senior IBM executives have signalled that a few key government departments moving to Linux on the desktop will have a domino-like effect on the rest of the public sector.
Sports,The Nashville Tennessean reports Spurrier has agreed to take over at South Carolina if Lou Holtz retires. Spurrier won a national championship and six SEC championships in 12 seasons at Florida before leaving to take the Washington Redskins job.
Sports,"  The Soviet Union #39;s most successful ice hockey player, Alexander Ragulin, has died at 63, his former club CSKA Moscow said Thursday."
World,"French President Jacques Chirac agreed to disagree with Prime Minister Tony Blair over Iraq on Thursday but pledged full cooperation, from Africa to the Middle East, when Britain heads the G8 and European Union in 2005."
World,France says it is ready to release the medical records of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to his nephew. French officials have so far denied the files to Palestinian leaders saying only family are entitled to the see them under French privacy laws.
World,"I am often criticized for writing immature bathroom humor, and not enough about important topics. So today Im going to write about a major international event that takes place Nov. 17-19 in Beijing, China: The World Toilet Summit."
Business,"Amid questions about whether the drug Vioxx was taken off the market soon enough, Senator Charles Grassley called for more safety precautions."
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc.  and SBC Communications Inc.  have expanded an alliance to link Internet, video, wireless and home networking services, the companies said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Seventy percent of global water usage is taken up by agriculture and using water efficiently is seen as key in preventing serious shortages, with experts studying river basins across the world for clues to boost food production."
Sci/Tech," Russia formally ratified the Kyoto Protocol on global warming on Thursday, clearing the way for the environment pact to come into force in February 2005."
Sports, England's Paul Casey fought off  the demons of regret to help steer his team to within a stroke  of the WGC World Cup first round lead Thursday.
Sci/Tech, Swedish Space Corp. workers on Thursday carried out final preparations on a rocket carrying weightlessness experiments that is due to be launched next week.
Business," Affected by a weak El Nino, winter  weather in the United States will be warmer in the West and  cooler and wetter in the South and Southeast, forecasters  predicted Thursday."
World,Whoopi Goldberg's intermittently funny but sluggish evening of comic portraiture is a show in desperate need of a stringent theatrical intelligence.
World, Egypt protested angrily to Israel on  Thursday and demanded a full explanation for what it called  irresponsible Israeli conduct after an Israeli tank crew killed  three Egyptian policemen at the Egyptian Gaza border.
Business,European aerospace firm EADS quashes speculation it was poised to take over the French defence electronics firm Thales.
Sports, The NFL will not fine Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor after looking into allegations that a Cincinnati player was spit on during Sunday's game.
Business,"Accustomed to the uncertainty that has dominated their jobs in recent years, local Kmart workers seemed almost relieved by Wednesday #39;s announcement of a merger with Sears, Roebuck and Co."
Business, Congress is looking into whether the Food and Drug Administration shirked its duty by ignoring safety concerns about Vioxx raised by its own reviewers and outside scientists.
Business,"A new gold-backed security named streetTRACKS Gold Shares made a much-hyped debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, aimed a attracting the investment capital that helped lift the bullion price to a 16-year high "
Business,"DUBLIN (Dow Jones)--The Irish government will next year begin an investigation into an alleged EUR1 billion tax evasion scam in the insurance industry, the chairman of the Revenue Commissioners said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has announced that it has begun filing lawsuits against people who use peer-to-peer (P2P) software to trade movie files without permission over the internet.
Sci/Tech,"UK to gain two more Apple retail stores in early 2005, company officials confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Two days before officially opening the doors to its new retail store on Regent Street in London, Apple "
Sci/Tech,"In a joint statement, Microsoft and Dassault said using the Microsoft platform will cut ownership and integration costs of using the Dassault software, widening the potential customer base."
Sci/Tech,"MOSCOW, November 17 (Itar-Tass) -- The Russian transport ship Progress failed to raise the International Space Station to the designated orbit on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a balance to making a sequel to a successful video or computer game. The developer, at the very least, is expected to match the quality of the first game."
Sci/Tech,Internet auction house eBay has announced that they will be taking preventative action against users searching for racially sensitive items.
Sports,BRITISH Sports Minister Richard Caborn has hit out at the racist abuse suffered by black England players during their friendly match.
Sports,"New Zealand #39;s bid to rescue the first test against Australia has started a shade sooner than expected. Given little chance of upsetting the world champions, New Zealand were living up to their "
World,Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac today promised to work together on restoring stability in the Middle East while drawing a line under their past differences over the war in Iraq.
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. are expanding their partnership in high speed Internet access to make news, entertainment and other services available not just on computers but also on cell phones, televisions and other devices."
World," Insurgent forces in Fallujah attacked U.S. Marines and Iraqi government forces from a house inside the city Thursday, killing one Marine and one Iraqi soldier, a Marine commander said."
World, Guerrillas in Mosul attacked the  governor's office of Iraq's third city on Thursday and there  was bloodshed elsewhere in the north as U.S. forces wound down  their offensive against the shattered rebel stronghold of  Falluja.
Business,TRAVERSE CITY - Word of the merger between retail giants Sears and Kmart struck some local shoppers like an out-of-the-blue-light special - while others found it as exciting as a 25-cent rebate.
Business,"Dollar fell to an all-time low of \$1.3068 against euro on Wednesday. Against yen, it slipped to 103.66, the lowest level since April 1. Market analysts contemplate the possibility of dollar-euro exchange rate reaching \$1.35 and 100 yen within months."
Business,"Amid questions about whether the arthritis drug Vioxx was taken off the market soon enough, a key senator suggested Friday that an independent board of drug safety might "
Business,"BT has won a reprieve after telecoms regulator Ofcom backed away from demanding the former state telecom monopoly #39;s break-up, calling instead for it to offer rivals equal access to its network."
Business,"At the 11th hour for Oracle #39;s latest tender offer for PeopleSoft, the battle between companies continues to escalate. PeopleSoft founder and Chief Executive David Duffield on Thursday accused Oracle of issuing "
Business,"  Intel Corp., the world #39;s largest computer chip maker, is expected to report higher revenue from global operations in the first half of 2005 than in the same period this year, chief executive Craig Barrett said."
Business,ING Group NV will sell its Atlanta-based life insurance business to Britain #39;s Prudential PLC in a \$256.8 million deal designed to realign the Dutch financial services giant #39;s international operations.
Business,The Royal Mail #39;s proud boast that it is making 1m a day profit will come as little consolation to those who feel the service is still poor.
Sci/Tech," It #39;s our ability to run, not walk, that sets humans apart as the world #39;s dominant species, researchers say. According to an anatomical analysis by two US scientists, we #39;re built to run."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Steve Ballmer on Thursday warned Asian governments that they could face intellectual rights-infringement lawsuits for using rival open-source operating platforms such as Linux.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo #39;s Overture Services division has extended its deal to provide ad placement technology to Microsoft Web portal MSN.com, the companies said Thursday."
Sports,Germany coach Jrgen Klinsmann revealed that he has been working on the confidence of his strikers after Wednesday #39;s 3-0 success over Cameroon in Leipzig.
World,THE KIDNAPPING and murder of foreigners in Iraq is continuing. Many of those kidnapped have been engineers or other support workers for the coalition forces.
World,"Brent Scowcroft #39;s Nov. 12 op-ed column,  quot;A Middle East Opening, quot; was a reminder of the Middle East policy that failed the first George Bush and his successor, Bill Clinton."
World,"Egypt strongly condemned the killing of three of its policemen by Israeli tank fire Thursday, demanding an immediate investigation."
Business, The OPEC cartel on Thursday revised down  its expectations of oil demand growth for next year and  projected a rare big winter stockbuild if the group keeps  producing at current levels.
Sci/Tech, Japanese electronics giants NEC Corp. and Panasonic Mobile Communications said they have jointly developed a Linux based software platform which offers third generation mobile phones users more services on their handsets.
Business," A key forecasting gauge of future  U.S. economic activity fell for a fifth straight month in  October, a private research firm said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A team of tech savvy but patient experts in their 50s and 60s has been set up to offer consultancy for Japan's growing number of elderly small business owners on their computer needs, the Japanese arm of IBM said."
World," Pakistani security forces have arrested an Islamic militant suspected of involvement in a 2002 bomb attack on the U.S. consulate in Karachi in which 12 Pakistanis were killed, officials said on Thursday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The House of Commons should not waive the legal privilege that protects a key witness at the federal sponsorship inquiry, a panel of MPs recommended Thursday."
Business," Winter weather in the United States,  affected by a weak El Nino, will be warmer in the West and  cooler and wetter in the South and Southeast, forecasters  predicted Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Burst.com, a streaming-media firm suing Microsoft for patent infringement, alleges that Redmond axed e-mails crucial to the case."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's CEO fires back at rival, saying it's wrong about his stock transactions. Both companies scramble ahead of Friday deadline."
Sports, Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou and their coach were charged Thursday with avoiding a drug test on the eve of the Athens Olympics and faking a motorcycle accident hours later.
Sci/Tech,"Employees at game software makers are speaking out about demanding hours, challenging companies to change their ways.<br /> Photo: Family time for former EA worker"
Sports, Alabama has the nation's top pass defense and ranks second overall. No team in major college football allows fewer points than No. 2 Auburn.
Business,"Gold, benefiting from a weak dollar, peaked at \$444.60 an ounce in Europe on Wednesday, and traders said the metal could rise higher still."
Business,"LONDON, Nov 18 (AFP) - Oil prices continued their decline Thursday after a brief rally on the back of renewed concerns over heating oil stocks in the United States fizzled out."
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration ignored danger signals from its own scientists about Merck and Co. Inc. #39;s Vioxx painkiller, Sen. Charles Grassley told a hearing Thursday into the drug #39;s withdrawal in September."
Business,Google has warned that the rapid revenue growth it experienced in the third quarter may not continue in the fourth quarter and beyond.
Business,"Online DVD rental company Netflix Inc. raised its subscriber and revenue forecasts for the fourth quarter, saying a price cut had helped draw new customers."
Business,  Mail and document management company Pitney Bowes Inc. said Thursday it has signed a  $112 million mailing services contract with banking giant Bank of America Corp.
World," The future of controversial European Union legislation that would allow for some software patents was in doubt Thursday after the Polish government switched sides, saying the directive could hurt small and medium sized businesses."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. warned Asian governments on Thursday they could face patent lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows software.
Business,"If Lane Bryant continues to perform, the retailer's shares should continue their rise."
Business,"Custom CRM software developer Salesforce.com is still growing at warp speed, although it may take a natural dip in 2005."
Business,"Multimedia Games might appear cheap, but most investors should stick to the bigger slot makers."
Business," Factory activity in the U.S.  Mid Atlantic region slowed in November, but held in positive  territory as the outlook for the future bounced back from  depressed levels, a survey showed on Thursday."
Business,"Russian authorities pile the pressure on oil firm Yukos, arresting an official at its Moscow office and issuing an arrest warrant for the firm's leading lawyer."
Business," A key measure of U.S. airline industry  revenue slipped more than expected in October, pressured by  excess capacity, weak demand and a lingering impact from  hurricanes in Florida, analysts said."
Sports, Disgraced Greek sprinters Costas  Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were charged Thursday with missing  drugs tests on the eve of August's Athens Olympics and faking a  motorcycle accident.
World," France, Britain and Germany are drafting  a resolution on Iran for a key meeting of the U.N. nuclear  watchdog next week and Washington is pushing the trio to  include some tough language, diplomats said on Thursday."
Sports,"Giancarlo Fisichella will test the Renault R24 for the first time next Wednesday, and hes raring to go!"
Sci/Tech,"Think you get spam? Imagine having an Internet profile like Bill Gates. The Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) chairman gets millions of e-mails every day, according to Chief Executive Steve Ballmer."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has signed a pact to work with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to increase computer use, Internet access and teacher training in developing countries."
Sci/Tech,"The future of controversial European Union legislation that would allow for some software patents was in doubt Thursday after the Polish government switched sides, saying "
Sci/Tech,"EBay has given notice that from now on, racially offensive terms may be used only if they are part of a book, movie or other product title."
Sports,World soccer #39;s governing body will investigate the racial taunting of England #39;s black players by Spanish soccer fans during two international matches this week.
Sports,"London, Nov. 18 - London #39;s 2012 Olympic bid could make a profit of 100 million which would be ploughed back into grassroots sport, it emerged today, while a strong Paris bid launched yesterday, stressing "
Sports,"Panama, Costa Rica and Trinidad  amp; Tobago grabbed the last three final hexagonal places available on Wednesday as the semifinal round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup came to a close."
Sports,"Jessica Rostedt, right, of the US fights for the ball with Zurine Gil Garacia of Spain during the first half of their U-19 Women #39;s World Cup Championship match at Surakul Stadium in Phuket, southern Thailand, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004."
Sports,WR Terrell Owens found himself in the middle of yet another controversy this week. Owens agreed to a request by ABC to take part in a two-minute intro to the Eagles #39; Monday Night Football appearance against the Dallas Cowboys.
Sports,David Beckham has joined forces with Sven-Goran Eriksson to warn Wayne Rooney that he must learn to channel his fiery aggression in the right manner.
World,"The World Bank is ready to fund development projects in Kashmir if that helps bring peace to the insurgency-wracked region, President James D. Wolfensohn said Thursday as he pledged US\$9 billion in aid to India over the next three years."
World,Three Palestinians were killed Thursday in the collapse of a tunnel they were digging on the border between Rafah in southern Gaza and Egypt.
World,"Consulate in Karachi two years ago, but another key member of his network remains at large, a senior official said Thursday. Naveed-ul Hassan was detained Wednesday at a clothing shop he had been running for "
Business," Factory activity in the U.S. Mid Atlantic region slowed in November, but held in positive territory as the outlook for the future bounced back from depressed levels, a survey showed on Thursday."
Business,"Specialty department store retailer Stage Stores Inc. on Thursday said its third-quarter results met Wall Street expectations, even though its profit dropped against a year-ago gain."
Business,"US blue chips rose on Thursday, led by tobacco stocks, while technology share were under pressure by a warning from Applied Materials Inc."
World,"Burma's military leaders release nearly 4,000 prisoners ruled to have been jailed using ""irregular"" means."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. warned Asian  governments on Thursday they could face patent lawsuits for  using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows  software.
Business," Limited Brands Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LTD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LTD.N</A> on  Thursday reported higher quarterly operating profit as cost  controls and strong lingerie sales offset poor results at the  retailer's Express apparel stores."
World," Authorities have detained two residents of the southern province of Ingushetia on suspicion of being linked to terrorists who held more than 1,000 people hostage in a school in September, officials said Thursday."
Business, A former Wal Mart Stores Inc. executive pleaded guilty to taking a kickback from a supplier to the world's largest retailer.
World," Japanese and Chinese officials were trying to arrange a meeting between the leaders of their two countries on the sidelines of a weekend summit to try to calm rising tensions, authorities said."
Business,"Sears, Roebuck and Co. was once on top of the world, reveling in the popularity of its  quot;big book quot; catalog from company headquarters in the world #39;s tallest building."
Business,"1. Rapper Snoop Dogg attended practice Tuesday with No. 1 USC as a guest wide receiver. The Trojans were delighted by the star #39;s presence, as were a group of pee-wee football players watching practice that day."
Business,"Intel expects a much better performance in the first half of next year, CEO Craig Barrett said Thursday. In October, the bellwether for the technology sector reported a 15 percent rise in third-quarter earnings "
Business,"The California Public Employees #39; Retirement System, the largest US pension fund, tendered its PeopleSoft Inc. shares to Oracle Corp."
Sci/Tech,"If you didn #39;t think anybody else could possibly get any more spam than you, then think of Bill Gates. The Microsoft Corp. chairman receives 4 million pieces of e-mail per day, most of it junk, said Steve Ballmer, the company #39;s chief executive."
Sci/Tech,"The message coming from America Online could not be any clearer:  quot;We will keep our customers safe online. quot; Even though the market is awash with security software, AOL has stepped in for its members and delivered a fortified version of AOL 9.0, dubbed "
Sci/Tech,The store covers two floors on London #39;s upscale Regent Street. Apple said the store has the largest single sales floor of any Apple retail store and a 14-meter long Genius Bar with 20 stools.
Sci/Tech,New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is urging the University of California to stay in the competition to run three of the nation #39;s scientific laboratories.
Sports,"More than 100million profit is expected to be made from staging the 2012 Olympic Games in London, it has been claimed. The estimate forms part of the London 2012 bid book handed into the International Olympic Committee on Monday."
Sports,Any day now -- probably following his team #39;s regular-season finale Saturday against Clemson -- South Carolina coach Lou Holtz is expected to announce his retirement.
Sports,"No sooner had the Tigers introduced Troy Percival on Wednesday as their new closer than the subject turned to the next former Angel in whom the Tigers are interested -- Percival #39;s friend, Troy Glaus."
World,"The 2004 Beaujolais Nouveau is well-balanced,  quot;with aromas of raspberry and gooseberry, quot; vintner Franck Duboeuf said as he uncorked a few bottles at a Manhattan wine shop on Thursday."
World," The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday prepared to raise the nation's debt ceiling by  #36;800 billion, taking the new limit to  #36;8.184 trillion."
Business,"South African unions describe as ""disgraceful"" the use of public money to buy telecoms shares for former government officials."
Business, Output growth at U.S. Mid Atlantic  factories eased in November but still suggested the  manufacturing sector was operating at a healthy clip.
World," UN ambassadors agreed here unanimously on the text of a resolution aimed at restoring peace to war ravaged Sudan, as the country's main foes promised to conclude talks on their 21 year old conflict by the end of the year."
Business, IMF Director General Rodrigo Rato urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to limit state intervention in the economy and keep a close eye on inflation in order to meet his goal of doubling output by 2010.
Business," The dollar turned higher on Thursday  afternoon, rallying from all time lows against the euro when  traders took profits in the euro zone currency ahead of a G20  finance ministers' meeting in Berlin this weekend."
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin said  Thursday he had no plans to grab more power or change the  constitution when reforming Russia's government structure,  dismissing fears in the West he is watering down democracy."
Business," The US economy is  quot;losing steam, quot; the Conference Board said, reporting that the index of US leading economic indicators fell 0.3 percent in October, marking the fifth straight decline."
Business,"Housewares retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday cut its forecasts for fourth-quarter sales and earnings per share, and its shares fell 6 percent."
Business,"Responding to the convergence of networks and the growth of connected devices, SBC (Quote, Chart) and Yahoo are expanding their successful Internet access and content partnership beyond the PC."
Business,"Limited Brands Inc. (LTD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday reported higher quarterly operating profit as cost controls and strong lingerie sales offset poor results at the retailer #39;s Express apparel stores."
Business,"Oracle has sent an open letter to PeopleSoft stockholders, urging them to accept its \$24-er-share bid to buy the company. Oracle charges that PeopleSoft #39;s board has denied shareholders the "
Business,"FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Bond was set Tuesday for an Oklahoma man who is accused of opening fire outside a Fayetteville Wal-Mart. Henry Bunch, of Stilwell, Okla."
Business,"SANTA ANA, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) - Corinthian Colleges Inc. said Thursday it has named Jack Massimino president and chief executive to succeed co-founder David Moore, who remains chairman."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates gets 4 million emails a day according to Microsoft #39;s CEO Steve Ballmer. There are two people who probably are the number one spam recipients in the world, Ballmer said at a Microsoft event in Singapore Bill Gates because he is Bill Gates."
Sci/Tech,"Google does not expect to maintain the same pace of revenue growth it has recorded over the last several quarters, the company acknowledged Thursday in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing."
Sports,"The British government condemned racist taunts by fans in Spain aimed at black players on England #39;s team during an exhibition game, and soccer #39;s governing body ordered an investigation Thursday."
World,Russia #39;s ambassador to the United Nations Thursday formally presented Moscow #39;s ratification of the Kyoto global warming treaty to Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
World,Sponsors of an internationally backed Mideast peace plan will send their foreign ministers to the region next week in hopes of restarting peace talks in the wake of Yasser Arafats death.
Sci/Tech," When the manager of a coin operated  laundry seduces a mother and daughter and convinces them to  skip town, there's bound to be trouble, or perhaps a movie  plot."
Business,"Responding to public criticism of its handling of the controversial arthritis drug Vioxx, the US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday defended its oversight of the monitoring process and said it acted in the best interests of the public #39;s safety."
Business,"The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dipped last week, offering a hopeful sign for recovery in the labour market."
Business,"Authorities intensified the pressure on the OAO Yukos oil giant Thursday, arresting a manager at a key subsidiary and issuing an international arrest warrant for the company #39;s chief lawyer."
Business,"By Staff and wire reports . In a move to stave off competitors, SBC Communications Inc. will offer residential Voice over Internet service in early 2005."
Business,"Insurance broker Universal Life Resources (ULR) has agreed to cooperate with California authorities in their investigation of alleged insurance industry misdeeds, an attorney for the state said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is denying that its CEO Steve Ballmer told Asian government leaders on Thursday that Microsoft believes that Linux violates more than 200 software patents.
Sci/Tech,"At gaming stores, lines went through doors as people arrived at midnight to get the first copies. Halo 2 was definitely worth the wait."
Sports,"Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy picked up a hip injury while playing for Holland in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday."
Sports,"  Ireland and Austria share the lead after Thursday #39;s first round of the World Cup of Golf at the Royal Seville Golf Course, while a pair of unheralded Americans remain in contention."
World,"When Britain and France signed the Entente Cordiale 100 years ago they hoped it would bring to an end centuries of conflict, from the territorial battles of the Middle Ages to colonial disputes of the nineteenth century."
World,"Japanese and Chinese officials were trying to arrange a meeting between the leaders of their two countries on the sidelines of a weekend summit to try to calm rising tensions, authorities said."
World,"GAZA CITY, Nov 18 (AFP) - Prime minister Ahmed Qorei called for an end to  quot;armed chaos quot; in the occupied territories Thursday as the interim Palestinian leadership held a raft of talks with various political factions here."
Sci/Tech," You change the oil in your car  every 5,000 miles or so. You clean your house every week or  two. Your PC needs regular maintenance as well    especially if  you're using Windows and you spend a lot of time on the  Internet."
World,"LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov 18 (AFP) - The White House said Thursday that it could not verify an Iranian exile opposition group #39;s charge that the Islamic republic was running a secret nuclear bomb facility near Tehran."
World,"Paris, Nov. 17: Doctors who treated Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, believe he died of a blood condition called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and have ruled out poisoning, Le Monde newspaper reported today."
Business," GEORGETOWN, Del. (Reuters) - Michael Eisner, the chief  executive of the Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A>, on Thursday said it  was ""stupid"" to appear on a national television show in 1996 to  show his support for Michael Ovitz and conceded he was less  than candid with the public during the interview."
Business,A new study shows airline and hotel websites may sell better than online travel agencies. Who knew?
Sci/Tech,"\\More FUD  from our friends in Seattle:\\""Asian governments using Linux will be sued for IP violations, Microsoft CEO\Steve Ballmer said today in Singapore. He did not specify that Microsoft would\be the company doing the suing, but it's difficult to read the claim as anything\other than a declaration of IP war.""\\""According to a Reuters report (which we fervently hope will produce one of\Ballmer's fascinating 'I was misquoted' rebuttals*), Ballmer told Microsoft's\Asian Government Leaders Forum that Linux violates more than 228 patents. Come\on Steve, don't hold back - what you mean 'more than 228' - 229? 230? Don't pull\your punches to soften the blow to the community. ""Some day,"" he contin ...\\"
Sci/Tech,"Recently, GuitarWorld magazine published a list of top 100 of the worst guitar solos, riffs and licks of all time. I am a big sucker for this sort of thing, so I swallowed the \$7.95 price to purchase it, with a good expectation of what would be included. Just as literary scholars have a canon of great literature, the guitarist community has a canon of really awful guitar solos - including, for instance, Neil Young's infamous one-note Cinnamon Girl solo, anything by Van Halen, and anything played by Kurt Cobain. When I turned to the list, I suffered a cruel, horrible shock."
Sci/Tech,The remains of a primate that could be the ancestor of humans and all the great apes is discovered.
Sci/Tech,In Spain scientists have discovered 13-million-year-old fossils of new species of ape. The species may have been the last common ancestor of humans and all great apes living today. <b>Photo Gallery.</b>
Sci/Tech,A study in Central Africa suggests that logging and tropical rain forests can coexist. Some environmental groups disagree.
Sci/Tech,"The Leonid meteor shower will peak tonight. Sky-watchers say long, glowing meteor trails will highlight the heavenly show."
Business," Calpers, the biggest U.S. pension  fund, said on Thursday that it had tendered its 1.5 million  shares of PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> to Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>,  accepting its  $8.8 billion hostile takeover bid."
Business, Google said its revenue growth rate from the second to the third quarter of 2004 may not be sustainable into the fourth quarter of this year.
Sci/Tech,Laszlo Systems CTO David Temkin is taking an open-source gamble to woo Web developers from Macromedia and Microsoft.
Sports," The total cost of the Athens Olympics may exceed  #36;14.6 billion, according to Greece's 2005 budget submitted to parliament Thursday."
Sci/Tech,long thought to be a byproduct of walking for early man - was actually an instrumental step in the evolution of people from ape-like creatures into what we know today as humans.
Sci/Tech,"If you thought nobody could get more spam than you, think of Bill Gates. The chairman of Microsoft (MSFT) gets 4 million pieces of e-mail a day, most of it junk, says Steve Ballmer, Microsoft #39;s chief executive."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today extended its 3-year-old agreement with Yahoo! to provide Overture paid listings on MSN sites in the US and Canada, Europe and Asia through June 2006."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft's CEO fires back at rival, saying it's wrong about his stock transactions. Both companies scramble ahead of Friday deadline."
World,"NAIROBI (AFP) - UN ambassadors agreed here unanimously on the text of a resolution aimed at restoring peace to war-ravaged Sudan, as the country #39;s main foes promised to conclude talks on their 21-year-old conflict by the end of the year."
World,"US troops were seen out on patrol in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul today, following several days of clashes between insurgents and US-led forces."
World,Australia #39;s prime minister said it #39;s likely that a body found in the Iraqi city of Fallujah is that of aid worker Margaret Hassan.
World," The French British defence electronics group Thales and the European aerospace group EADS do not have a plan to merge, EADS co chairman Philippe Camus said."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Carolyn Parrish, the maverick MP who gained notoriety for her outspoken anti Americanism, has been turfed from the Liberal party caucus."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe released a screen saver that would pepper spam sites with requests for pages, in an effort to burden their bandwidth.  Now it's disabled, but in very fixable ways..."
World, The Iraqi government and U.S.  commanders declared their offensive on rebel held Falluja a  success on Thursday but U.S. troops still faced dangers in the  city and guerrillas attacked elsewhere in Iraq.
Sci/Tech,"The success of the cybersecurity czar is more about the exercise of leadership than anything else, CompTIA policy chief Roger Cochetti says."
Business,"Without clear strategic synergies, the recently announced merger between Sears and Kmart is likely to destroy shareholder value."
Sci/Tech,The revamped software for AOL's proprietary online service tackles spam and other Internet security issues.
Sci/Tech,"Banks aren't moving fast enough on requiring online customers to provide two forms of ID, the company says."
Business,"Google Shares Slip As Co. Warns That Its 4Q Revenue Growth Rate Is Likely to Slow. The Google Inc. company headquarters in Mountain View, Calif."
Business,"Go east, young man. Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ) Chief Executive Craig Barrett is traversing India. The CEO #39;s two-day trek will include a review of the chipmaker #39;s design center in bustling Bangalore "
Business,"The number of former workers continuing to receive state unemployment benefits fell by 16,000 to 2.79 million in the week ended November 6. The four-week average of continuing claims rose by 500 to 2.8 million."
Business,"Calpers, the biggest US pension fund, on Thursday said it had tendered its 1.5 million shares of PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to Oracle Corp."
World,"The risk of intestinal damage from common painkillers may be higher than thought, research suggests."
Sci/Tech,"SALT LAKE CITY Nov 18, 2004 - New research suggests that developing the ability to run long thought to be a byproduct of walking for early man was actually an instrumental step in the evolution of people from ape-like creatures into what we know today "
Sci/Tech,"  Bill Gates might not use AOL, but he #39;s definitely got mail. The Microsoft Corp. chairman receives millions of Internet messages a day, said Steve Ballmer, the company #39;s chief executive."
Sci/Tech,"BARCELONA - A fossilized ape that was adept at climbing trees and stood upright was the last probable ancestor to great apes, including humans, researchers said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, Yahoo and AskJeeves have adopted the  quot;link analysis quot; algorithmic approach that gave Google a vast lead among search engines."
Sci/Tech,"AOL has launched its 9.0 Security Edition, which includes McAfee #39;s VirusScan Online application, offering protection against infection from peer-to-peer file sharing, Web site downloads, CD-ROMs and disks, or multimedia files."
Sci/Tech,"Google late Wednesday rolled out a beta search tool designed for academics and other researchers digging through peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, and theses."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers say the show should be a good one. They note, however, that predicting meteor shower intensity is not always an exact science."
Sports,Red Bull Racing owner Dieter Mateschitz has not made his final choice for his team #39;s drivers line-up but he is not hiding his actual preferences.
Sports,"I should #39;ve known this latest Terrell Owens story wouldn #39;t have vanished quickly. It involves sex, money, sports and, most critically, race."
Sports,"The mother of Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer died early Thursday morning, but Beamer said he will be on the sidelines for tonight #39;s game with Maryland, according to the school."
Sports,"The No. 7-seeded Terrapin volleyball team begins its ACC championship defense tonight in Charlottesville, Va., against No. 10-seed Wake Forest."
Business," The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration failed the public in its oversight of Merck   Co  Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> withdrawn painkiller Vioxx and is ""incapable of  protecting America"" from another dangerous drug, an agency  researcher told Congress on Thursday."
Business,Late-stage drugs are crucial for a company beset with patent losses.
Business," quot;Although our revenue growth rate increased in the third quarter of 2004 compared to the second quarter of 2004, our revenue growth rate has generally declined, and we expect it will continue "
Business,"After a batch of stronger-than-expected economic reports lately, some pundits have declared the  quot;soft patch quot; dead. In fact, it could make an unwelcome return in the coming months."
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages dipped this week, a development that should help keep the housing market humming. Rates on 30 year, fixed rate mortgages averaged 5.74 percent for the week ending Nov."
Business,Russian prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Yukos #39; chief lawyer and arrested another executive from the oil firm on suspicion of embezzlement.
Business,"California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has sued MetLife, Prudential Financial Inc., Cigna Corp., and UnumProvident Corp."
Sci/Tech,"The evolution of a physique for long-distance running is what made humans look the way we do now -- whether winning a marathon, nursing a strained Achilles #39; tendon "
Sci/Tech,"A partially eaten piece of a grilled cheese sandwich has become the most talked about item on eBay over the past week, bringing in bids of almost \$19,000."
Sci/Tech,"  Bill Gates, the chairman and founder of Microsoft, receives millions of e mail messages a day, said Steve Ballmer, the company #39;s chief executive."
Sci/Tech," The future of controversial European Union legislation that would allow for some software patents was in doubt Thursday after the Polish government switched sides, saying the directive could hurt small and medium sized businesses."
Sports,FIFA will hold an investigation and demand answers from the Spanish Football Federation after home fans hurled racist abuse at England #39;s black players in the friendly international between the two countries in Madrid last night.
Sports,Johnny Weir and Brian Joubert already have victories in the Grand Prix series. The American champion and European gold medalist meet this week at the Trophee Bompard.
Sci/Tech,The birth simulator has now been used to determine the best way to deliver a baby whose shoulders become stuck in the birth canal.
Sci/Tech,The career of Richard Ellis advances the maxim that scientific knowledge is often moved forward by the work of committed amateurs.
World,Palestinian militant groups Thursday expressed support for disarming independent militias operating in the Palestinian territories.
World,"By honoring President Yasser Arafat, France has honored every Palestinian man, woman and child. For this we will be forever grateful."
World," Nearly a week after his death, speculation still swirls around what killed Yasser Arafat. Cirrhosis of the liver, AIDS, a blood disorder and poisoning are frequently mentioned in unconfirmed reports  #151; all consistent with the little that is publicly known about the medical condition that landed the Palestinian leader in a French hospital."
World," Authorities have arrested a man they called the alleged mastermind of a deadly bombing near the U.S. Consulate in Karachi two years ago, but another key member of his network remains at large, a senior official said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Consumer electronics should be the hottest online sellers this holiday, according to the head of the online unit of Wal Mart Stores Inc., the world's top retailer."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Conservative Leader Stephen Harper raised published allegations Thursday that former Liberal cabinet minister Alfonso Gagliano was a member of a New York organized crime family.
Sci/Tech," Oracle at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco the week of Dec. 5 plans to unveil Oracle Integration, a product that combines the company #8217;s application server with several other technologies for integration and enablement of SOAs (service oriented architectures)."
Sci/Tech," An ape that lived 13 million years ago in what is now Spain may have been the last common ancestor of all apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and humans, researchers said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," The last probable common ancestor to humans and great apes had a body like an ape, fingers like a chimp and the upright posture of humans, according to researchers who unearthed a fossil of the animal in Spain."
World,A top Marine officer also denied reports that one of them was the headquarters of the Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
World," The U.N. Security Council, leaving its  New York home for the first time in 14 years, met in the Kenyan  capital on Thursday and won promises from Khartoum and rebels  in south Sudan of an end to their 21 year civil war."
Business,"The American public is  quot;virtually defenseless quot; if another medication such as Vioxx proves to be unsafe after it is approved for sale, a government drug safety reviewer told a congressional committee Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The fossil of an ancient species of ape, discovered at a construction site in western Spain, has revealed that great apes went through more evolutionary stages than previously thought."
World,Speculation surrounding the reported removal of portraits of Dear Leader Kim Jong-il from some public buildings and homes in North Korea continued to swirl Thursday but 
Sci/Tech,Japan's 'living jewel' koi carp are airlifted to safety after the Niigata earthquake devastated stocks of the ornamental fish.
Sports,Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou and their coach were charged Thursday with avoiding a drug test on the eve of the Athens Olympics and faking a motorcycle accident hours later.
Business," U.S. blue chip stocks rose slightly on  Thursday after a court gave a boost to Altria Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MO.N</A>  and other tobacco companies, but that was offset by a drop in  McDonald's Corp. on new mad cow worries."
Sci/Tech,Apple's new London store on Regent Street puts the iPod music player front and center.
Sci/Tech,"Dell's Photo All-In-One Printer 962 prints, scans, faxes and copies for \$179."
Sci/Tech,Company adds new level of convenience to home and office printing with wireless printer adapter and multifunction inkjet product.\<br />\  Photo: Dell All-In-One Printer 962 \
World,"Long seen as a threatening land ruled by a madman, Libya has become a must-see destination ever since it opened its doors to Western tourists 10 months ago."
Sci/Tech,"photos The NowHouse project in San Francisco brings together the latest in design, construction and digital wares.\"
Sci/Tech,Consumers get psyched for the release of Nintendo and Sony gaming devices.
Business,The country dining chain is weathering cost increases better than its rivals.
Sci/Tech,A TNO engineer prepares to start capturing images for the world's biggest digital photo.
Business,"Stern has a date with Letterman tonight, and you can expect fireworks."
Sci/Tech,The Barracuda 7200.8 series packs more data on the hard-drive platters.
Sci/Tech,Dutch engineers stitch together hundreds of images to create a photo with 2.5 billion pixels.<br /> Photo: Giant digital image
Sci/Tech,Four small Linux vendors are working together to create a new Linux Standard Base 2.0-compliant binary set that they hope will attract independent software vendors and hardware makers to port their wares to the new code.
Sci/Tech,"In court documents made public this week, Burst.com accused Microsoft managers of telling employees in 2000 to destroy evidence contained in old e-mails."
Sci/Tech,Ross Stores has taken a hit to its bottom line because of ongoing problems surrounding the implementation of a merchandising system.
Sci/Tech,"Justin Anderson, president of Cordys' Americas group, sat down yesterday with Computerworld at the Gartner Application Integration and Web Services Summit to talk about his company and its Web services platform."
Sci/Tech,Several key executives in that group were fired during the quarter following a botched order-processing system migration. HP CEO Carly Fiorina said the problems with the system have been resolved.
Sci/Tech,"The companies, both of which have struggled in recent years, said the merger, expected to be finalized by March, is expected to generate significant cost savings, but could also trigger sales of ""nonstrategic real estate assets."
Sci/Tech,"Seagate Technology has started shipping a 400GB hard disk drive for PCs that offers performance closer to that of a 10,000-rpm drive than that of a 7,200 rpm."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and officials from leading science, education and philanthropic organizations yesterday launched a global grid computing project aimed at helping solve a variety of health issues and other scientific problems."
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed new lawsuits against 761 people who allegedly use peer-to-peer (P-to-P) software to trade music files without permission, the trade group announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco the week of Dec. 5 plans to unveil Oracle Integration, a product that combines the companys application server with several other technologies for integration and enablement of SOAs (service-oriented architectures)."
World,Ukrainian MPs fail to adopt election law changes the opposition says are needed to avert fraud in a new run-off.
Sci/Tech,The wrangling between PeopleSoft and Oraclehas once again gone to the dogs.
Sci/Tech,"The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is considering a new effort called the ""W3C Mobile Web Initiative,"" that will seek to make Web access from mobile devices such as mobile phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants), as simple, easy and convenient as desktop Web access."
Sci/Tech,"Google on Thursday formally launched a new search service aimed at scientists and academic researchers.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"  Intelis evaluating India as a possible location for a new chip manufacturing facility, the company's chief executive officer, Craig Barrett, told reporters Thursday in Delhi."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has extended its partnership with Yahoo to deliver sponsored search results on its U.S. and international MSN sites, despite the software maker's recent declarations that it intends to be a major force in the search market."
Sci/Tech,"  Consumers have been promised a lot from the high speed 3G (third generation) cellular networks being rolled out around the world, but is there much in it for businesses?"
World," German authorities arrested a fourth man  in connection with a suspected plan to attack Iraqi Prime  Minister Iyad Allawi during a visit to Berlin earlier this  week, the federal prosecutor's office said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,Spansion sinking nearly a billion dollars into flash memory production.
Sci/Tech,"Service provider revamps spam and spyware defenses, offers account lock to members."
Sci/Tech,"Efforts to ease patch management are just part of the process, exec says."
Sci/Tech,"Google has launched a new Google Scholar search service, providing the ability to search for scholarly literature located from across the web.\"
Business,"LONDON, November 18 (newratings.com) - Mitsubishi Corp (7211.TSE), Japans largest trading company, has agreed to purchase 11.75 million preferred shares, worth  9.4 billion (US\$ 90 million), of Isuzu Motors (ISU)."
Business,"Calpers, the biggest US pension fund, said on Thursday that it had tendered its 1.5 million shares of PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT) to Oracle Corp."
Business,  The City Council unanimously passed a tax relief package aimed at keeping film companies and other businesses from leaving Los Angeles.
Business," quot;Uh-oh, SpaghettiOs! quot; The iconic kids pasta that has made mealtime easier for countless American families for four decades is getting a face-lift, and its once-popular Franco-American brand is being consigned to history."
Sports, Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme said he's encouraged about his chances of playing against the Arizona Cardinals after throwing Thursday for the first time this week.
Sci/Tech,"Following in the footsteps of the RIAA, the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) announced that they have began filing lawsuits against people who use peer-to-peer software to download copyrighted movies off the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"Three more vulnerabilities in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer 6.0 browser were disclosed Wednesday by Danish security vendor Secunia, bringing the total of IE bugs found by the firm in the last two months to an even dozen."
Sports,"One legendary coach will replace another at South Carolina next season. According to published reports, former University of Florida and Washington Redskins coach Steve Spurrier will take over the as head "
World,"US President George W. Bush and other Asia-Pacific leaders muster in Chile this weekend to spur world trade and suppress terrorism, under the growing menace of nuclear proliferation."
World,"Prince Charles #39; beliefs on class standing are about as ancient as his royal lineage, say his critics. Servants should not aim above their station, according to the heir to the throne."
World," A 48 year old woman became the first person in Chilean history to file for divorce Thursday, ushering in a new era for this heavily Roman Catholic country that had been the last in South America with no divorce law."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese Miracle Blesses eBay\\A partially eaten piece of a grilled cheese sandwich has become the most talked about item on eBay over the past week, bringing in bids of almost \$19,000. Don't get me wrong, this is not ordinary grilled cheese sandwich. You see, it's a miracle. ..."
Sci/Tech,"Organic Search Engine Optimization for Large Sites\\Commercial websites are getting larger. Driven by the rapid evolution of content management systems, shopping carts and e-biz facilitation, and by the increasing sophistication of Internet retailers, ""small"" business sites averaging 500 pages have become common.\\Some large sites are very well focused and present ..."
Sci/Tech,MSN and Yahoo's Overture Extend Paid Search Relationship\\Yahoo's Overture is going to continue to serve ads on MSN Search for the next 18 months. Overture today announced that they have extended its sponsored search distribution relationship with Microsoft Corp. in the United States and internationally through June 2006.\\Under the terms ...
Sci/Tech,"RocketNews Search Engine Adds Personalization\\The RocketNews current news and weblog search engine has been enhanced with the addition of personalization features. RocketNews is a technology showcase operated by Rocketinfo Inc., a  supplier of real-time news and competitive intelligence software to corporations, governments and professional service firms.\\Visitors to the new ..."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Friendly Design and Coding (Especially Flash)\\Its been almost a year since I attended a session of this nature. I was not too impressed last time, so I am hoping things have changed within the year. Brett introduces the panel, by saying its the first time WMW is doing ..."
Sci/Tech,"History of Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Testing\\Calum I. Mac Ceod was first up. He discussed how Google used to rank pages (title and pagerank). Now its a bit more complicated, with proximity and linkage data. He goes through the various on page factors and describes how most are not ..."
Sci/Tech,Paid Inclusion Topics and Issue\\Greg Boser is the moderator and he introduced the panel. The first man up was Jim Stobb from PositionTech. He discusses what paid inclusion is: (1) new sites are usually indexed within 72 hours (2) existing pages are recrawled every 48 hours. Two programs (1) Direct ...
Sci/Tech,"Design and Coding for the Complete Package - WMW Conf 7\\Roger Sooley from CompStar was up first, his forum name is ""rogerd"". He first goes into the question about building the software yourself or using a pre-built software application. The first question you need to ask is ""is your business ..."
Sci/Tech,"WebMasterWorld Conference Coverage\\I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be attending the WebmasterWorld's Conference. I hope to be able to provide the conference coverage I have in the past for this conference, I actually plan on it, so stay tuned. The conference begins tomorrow morning and ends ..."
Sci/Tech,It's the fifth time regulators have taken action against a company for failing to protect consumer data -- and the second time the same California coder blew the whistle.
Sci/Tech,"A Russian member of well-known 29A virus writers group has been fined 3,000 roubles (approximately 57) after he admitted writing malicious code."
Sci/Tech,"IE is subject to a trio of unpatched vulnerabilities, security firm Secunia warned yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"This article outlines useful ways of detecting hidden modifications to a Linux kernel. Often known as rootkits, these stealthy types of malware are installed in the kernel and require special techniques by Incident handlers and Linux system administrators to be detected."
World,France's Jacques Chirac says global powers must recognise the new reality of an interdependent world.
Sci/Tech,"Derrick Story writes for the O #146;Reilly MacDevCenter, summarizing a Mac OS X Tiger preview recently presented to the O #146;Reilly Mac OS X Conference by Apple product manager Chris Bourdon. Nov 17"
Sci/Tech,"Tired of the clutter on your desktop? The latest Mac OS X killer tip shows you how you can use Expos #233;, one of the coolest features of Mac OS X, to clean it up  #151; instantly. Nov 17"
Business,"Dr Craig Barrett, CEO, Intel Corporation, with a young learner from Kerala during the launch of the Intel Learn Programme in the Capital on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,America Online Inc. on Thursday launched a version of its proprietary online service that includes additional security features. AOL 9.0 Security Edition is the first version of the service 
Sci/Tech,US Sen. Ted Stevens says he disagrees with a new scientific study #39;s conclusion that the burning of fossil fuels is a major factor in climate change.
Sci/Tech,The Food and Drug Administration launched an effort this week to use radio frequency identification technology to track the nation #39;s drug supply from manufacturer to pharmacy to reduce counterfeiting.
Sports,A report states that Steve Spurrier would take over at the University of South Carolina if Coach Lou Holtz should retire. Spurrier decided to turn down the job at University of Florida after Coach Ron Zoock 
World,JAMMU: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today expressed his belief that purposeful and meaningful negotiations are possible with Pakistan within the limits set by him that redrawing of borders and second partition of the country are not feasible.
World,Education Secretary Charles Clarke accused the Prince of Wales of being  quot;old-fashioned and out of time quot; after details emerged that the heir to the throne believes that the schools system offers pupils too much aspiration and refuses to admit failures.
Business,US Food and Drug Administration officials defended their record on drug safety Thursday in the face of attacks from both inside and outside the agency.
Business,"European officials, blaming US deficits for a surge in the euro, are unlikely to persuade Treasury Secretary John Snow to help support the dollar when the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bankers meet in Berlin."
Business,"US industrial production jumped the most in three months in October, housing starts surged and consumer prices rose, suggesting the Federal Reserve may keep raising its benchmark interest rate."
Business,"The large US current account deficit is a matter of concern, and policy changes are needed to address existing global imbalances, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato said."
Business,"Nike Inc. (NKE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) co-founder Philip Knight, who helped transform a small-start up business into the world #39;s biggest athletic shoe company "
Business,"The Walt Disney Company reported \$516 million net income in the quarter ended September 30th, compared to \$415 million in the year-ago quarter."
Business,"Calpers, a large US pension fund, has joined a growing list of big investors supporting Oracle in its hostile buyout--at \$9.2 billion--of rival PeopleSoft."
Business,"Athletic shoe retailer Foot Locker Inc. on Thursday said its third-quarter profit grew on higher sales, meeting Wall Street estimates."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., the insurance broker sued by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer last month, said five company executives stepped down from the board."
Business,Continental Airlines Inc. on Thursday said it will seek to cut \$500 million in annual wages and benefits on expectations of losing  quot;hundreds of millions of dollars quot; this year.
Business,"The economy could be headed for slower growth in the next several months, according to a report released Thursday by a private research group."
Business,"A gold-backed security named streetTRACKS Gold Shares made a much-hyped debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, aimed at attracting the investment capital "
Sci/Tech,"The evolution of a physique for long-distance running is what made humans look the way we do now. The crucial role of running in human evolution, overlooked in previous research, is being proposed in an article "
Sci/Tech,January 2006 can #39;t come too soon for Bill Gates because that is the date by which he believes the spam problem will be solved.
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a Florida woman who is auctioning off a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich on eBay this week that, she thinks, bears the image of the Virgin Mary."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer warned on Thursday that Linux may not really be free given the intellectual-property risks that could be posed by the open-source operating system.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has extended its partnership with Yahoo to deliver sponsored search results on its US and international MSN sites, despite the software maker #39;s recent declarations that it intends to be a major force in the search market."
Sci/Tech,"The last probable common ancestor to humans and great apes had a body like an ape, fingers like a chimp and the upright posture of humans, according to researchers who unearthed a fossil of the animal in Spain."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Gateway Inc. plans to release two additional Media Center PCs Thursday, hoping that consumer excitement over multimedia will boost what is forecast as a weak holiday season for consumer PCs."
Sci/Tech,"America Online today released AOL 9.0 Security Edition features a suite of safety and security features, marking the Internet service provider #39;s first version to focus specifically on safety and security."
Sci/Tech,Novell Inc. on Thursday said it swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit after the computer networking provider saw strong growth from its enterprise server business during the period.
Sci/Tech,"Pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma LP is working closely with law-enforcement agencies to use radio-frequency identification technology to protect shipments of OxyContin, Purdue #39;s painkiller drug that #39;s a frequent target for theft."
Sci/Tech,Apple #39;s first British store will open this Saturday on London #39;s Regent Street--and Silicon.com got to take a peek before the doors open to shoppers.
Sci/Tech,A man who purported to offer rare sports cards including that of baseball legend Mickey Mantle has been charged with defrauding eBay (EBAY.
Sci/Tech,During a speech to the UC board of regents on Wednesday Gov. Bill Richardson urged them to find an industrial partner and together bid on the Los Alamos National Laboratory management contract set to expire Sept.
Sci/Tech, By year #39;s end a five year old company called PortalPlayer will begin selling its shares to the public. What #39;s notable is that this company owes its success  even its existence  to the popularity of Apple Computer #39;s iPod.
Sports,"THE Madrid Olympic bid has suffered a setback because of the racist chanting on Wednesday in the Bernabu stadium, one of the most famous arenas in the world and a proposed venue for the 2012 Games."
Sports,"BARELY holding back the tears, Paul Casey began a damage limitation exercise in an attempt last night to win back the minds, if not the hearts, of the American public."
Sports,"EKATERINI THANOU and Konstantinos Kenteris, the Greek sprinters, were charged yesterday with missing a mandatory drugs test on the eve of the Olympic Games and for making false statements about a motorbike accident."
Sports,"MIYAZAKI - Tiger Woods, playing in Japan for the first time in two years, got off to a strong start Thursday as he shot a 5-under-par 65 to take a three-stroke lead at the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament."
Sports,"NEW YORK, Nov. 18. - Defending World Cup football champions Brazil suffered the most shocking result of the day, but China were the biggest losers."
Sports,"Once again, my indifference to television paid off big time, because I wasn #39;t watching  quot;Monday Night Football quot; on Nov. 15, and thus avoided direct involvement with a controversial "
Sports," Luis Sharpe, a former offensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals, has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in state prison."
Sports,"  Annika Sorenstam is off to a good start in the final LPGA event of the season. Sorenstam, who already has won her seventh Player of the Year Award, shot a 6 under 66 in Thursday #39;s "
World,"led attack on insurgents in Fallujah, now in its second week, has broken the back of the insurgency, #39; #39; according to documents uncovered in house to house raids in the city, said Lt."
World,"NAIROBI, Nov 18 (AFP) -- The deteriorating situation in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region received secondary attention during a meeting Thursday of the United Nations Security Council in Nairobi as emphasis focused on the search for peace in southern Sudan."
World,"Afghanistan #39;s opium cultivation jumped 64 percent to a record 324,000 acres this year and drug exports now account for more than 60 percent of the economy, the United Nations drugs office said Thursday."
World,Palestinian officials appealed Thursday for international monitors to help with their presidential elections and urged Israel #39;s unilateral plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip 
Business,The specialty retailer's uncertainty about the fourth quarter is unsettling.
Business,The company announces a disappointing quarter and reduces full-year guidance.
Business,"Internal defibrillator maker's earnings growth rate is slowing down, but its future looks healthy."
Business,Brookstone met analyst estimates and has raised guidance for the all-important Christmas quarter.
Business,"The market acts like Vioxx, Bextra, and Celebrex are the same drugs. They're not."
Business,"Most of the signs attached to Brady's most recent quarter say ""Don't Exit."""
Business,"Despite an encouraging third quarter, the market still isn't sure what to make of Goody's."
World,A jury in a torture trial of an alleged Afghan warlord is discharged after failing to decide a verdict.
Business, Walt Disney Co.  quarterly profit  rose 24 percent on Thursday as stronger cable television  results and a tax benefit more than made up for a sharp  slowdown at Disney's movie studio.
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>, the  insurance broker accused by New York's Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer of bid rigging fraud, on Thursday said five senior  executives stepped down from its board of directors."
Business," Clothing retailer Gap Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GPS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GPS.N</A>  said on Thursday its third quarter earnings ticked up 1  percent, hemmed in by lackluster sales at its Old Navy and   international Gap stores open at least a year."
World,Philip Knight is to resign as chief executive of sports footwear and clothing giant Nike although he will remain as chairman.
Business,"Phil Knight stepped down Thursday as president and chief executive officer of Nike Inc., the athletic shoe and clothing company he co-founded."
Sports,The Irish duo of Paul McGinley and Padraig Harrington shot a 12-under 60 Thursday to share the lead with Austria's Martin Wiegele and Markus Brier after the first round of the team World Cup.
Business,"The word's fifth largest oil exporting nation, Venezuela, signs an oil deal with South American neighbour, Paraguay."
World,"Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe #39;s ruling ZANU-PF confirmed the first woman to become his deputy on Saturday, putting her on course to succeed Mugabe when he eventually retires in 2008."
Business,"Vivendi Universal increases its stake in Morocco's national telecoms business, days before it is partially floated."
Sci/Tech,Providing psychological services for millions in Asia will become critical in the coming weeks.
Sci/Tech,"Veneers, porcelain shells bonded to the front side of the teeth, may not provide smiles as pretty as expected."
Sci/Tech," The recording industry has turned to its former arch nemesis, the founder of online music file swapping service Napster, to help it beat the piracy that it once accused him of spawning."
Sci/Tech,A new study finds little evidence that commercial weight-loss programs help people drop excess pounds.
Sci/Tech,Undersea quakes are inevitable. The questions are where and when  and the recent catastrophe may provide clues.
Sci/Tech,First he reinvented the way we get e-mail. Now he's rounded up a bunch of radical thinkers to reinvent physics itself. By Duff McDonald from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"To err may be human, but so, too, may be the ability to run. Specifically, the ability to run long distances across the African savannah may have given human ancestors an evolutionary advantage "
Sci/Tech,"The most popular item on eBay today is not a rare signed copy of Bob Dylan #39;s  #39;Like a Rolling Stone. #39; Nope. It #39;s a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich with a running price of over \$16,000."
Sci/Tech,"com November 18, 2004, 1:03 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Maybe I was a bit harsh last week when I was reminiscing about the days when AOL was a classic Rule Breaker. After all, Time Warner #39;s (NYSE: TWX) online service has only lost 2 million net subscribers over the past year."
Sci/Tech,"The U.K. government sees a national identity card now making its way through Parliament as a way to fight terrorism, but opponents see it as an expensive waste of time. By Wendy M. Grossman."
Business,"Nov. 18, 2004 -- An FDA scientist who says he was pressured by superiors not to warn the public about the cardiovascular risk of Vioxx urged lawmakers Thursday to create an independent safety office free of "
Sci/Tech,California laws that went live on New Year's Day keep cell phones unlisted and rental cars unmonitored. The effects could be felt nationwide. By Ryan Singel.
Business,"Net income at Foot Locker Inc., the country #39;s largest sports-shoe chain, increased 19 percent in its fiscal third quarter as sales climbed 14 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Some U.S. customer support lines outsourced to India experienced a brief failure in service following the deadly Asian tsunami, but economists say U.S. companies won't have to move their call centers. By Elisa Batista."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to extend its deal to place advertisements on Microsoft Corp. #39;s (MSFT."
Sci/Tech,"Once seen as the embodiment of evil, devices that record satellite radio are making inroads without much fight from the recording industry. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Quarterly patch updates will allow organizations to better plan configuration management, says Oracle, eliminating the need to deal with the current unscheduled  quot;surprise quot; patch alerts."
Sports,GOVERNMENT ministers led the calls yesterday for strong sanctions against Spain in the wake of the racist abuse of England players on Wednesday night.
Sports,"Altitude, apathy, overconfidence - Brazil groped for reasons Thursday to explain its stunning 1-0 loss to Ecuador in the World Cup qualifiers."
Sports,"Liverpool striker Milan Baros is hoping for the best, but fears the worst after pulling up lame in the Czech Republic #39;s 2-0 win in a World Cup qualifier against Macedonia on Wednesday."
Sports,Ohio coach Brian Knorr was fired Thursday after leading the Bobcats to an 11-35 record in four seasons. Ohio had a 4-7 mark this season.
Sports,Folks are paying attention to the Colorado Rockies #39; youth movement. Second baseman Aaron Miles and outfielder Matt Holliday each made the 46th annual Topps Rookie All-Star 
World,United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan has opened a special session of the Security Council in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. It is the first time in 14 years that the UN Security Council has met outside New York.
World,"Sponsors of an internationally backed Middle East peace plan will send their foreign ministers to the region next week in hopes of restarting peace talks in the wake of Yasser Arafat #39;s death, Israeli and Palestinian officials said Thursday."
Business,"The head of the International Monetary Fund Thursday lauded Russia #39;s efforts to save income from oil revenues. Concluding his visit to Moscow, the IMF #39;s Director General Rodrigo de Rato said that the agency "
Business,"  American Airlines has unveiled a new simplified domestic fare structure and eliminated many fare restrictions, including all Saturday night stay requirements on the Fort Worth based airline, as well as American Eagle and "
Sci/Tech,mail users inundated with unsolicited spam messages have reason to hope Microsoft will develop better tools for tackling the problem: Bill Gates is suffering more than anyone.
Sports,"Even by the capricious standards of modern day sport, Costas Kenteris #39; fall from grace has been spectacular. Thursday #39;s announcement of a criminal prosecution against the former Olympic champion for obstructing "
Sports,"In LONDON story headlined  quot;Van Nistelrooy plays down hip injury quot;, please read in intro ... World Cup qualifying win ... instead of ... friendly win ... correcting status of match. LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Manchester "
Sports,"  Landon Donovan was voted the US soccer team player of the year Thursday, becoming the first three time winner of the award."
World,I must start by thanking the French government and people for honoring President Yasser Arafat who spent his last days in their hospitality.
World,"JOHANNESBURG: Three South African men pleaded guilty to mercenary activities yesterday and agreed to testify against Mark Thatcher who is charged with bankrolling an alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea, their lawyer said."
World," quot;DON #39;T have a reaction, I #39;ll leave it to the analysts, quot; responded US State Department official Adam Ereli to questions about the significance of reports that North Korea #39;s media had stopped calling Kim Jong-il  quot;Dear Leader quot;."
World,"Iran is secretly producing enriched uranium for nuclear weapons at a military site in Teheran in direct breach of an agreement signed earlier this week, according to Iran #39;s most prominent opposition group."
World,"A man accused of involvement in a bombing in Pakistan has been arrested by police. Naveedul Hasan, suspected of taking part in a bomb blast in front of the US Consulate in Karachi "
Business," In the latest migration of a mainstream radio heavyweight to the fledgling satellite industry, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  on Thursday named former Viacom Inc. President Mel Karmazin as its chief executive officer."
Sports,Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have been charged with avoiding a drug test on the eve of the Athens Olympics and then faking a motorcycle accident.
Sports,"The penalty was very debatable and I think it changed the game. At that stage we could still have won it. Wayne Rooney showed what a great young talent he is by scoring twice and, of course "
Sports,Brazil #39;s champions are being flown from Europe to compete at high altitude in Ecuador without acclimatization. Iraq is competing against the Palestinian team.
Sports,Liverpool have received confirmation that striker Milan Baros will be out of action for at least three weeks with a hamstring injury.
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by  #36;4.36 billion in the latest week to  #36;829.70 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
Business, Gap Inc.'s third quarter profit improved slightly even as the clothing retailer's sales began to sag.
Business," Clothing retailer Gap Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GPS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GPS.N</A>  said on Thursday its quarterly earnings ticked up 1 percent,  buoyed by improved profit margins, but hemmed in by weakness at  its Old Navy and international Gap stores."
Business," The FDA scientist who studied the safety of the recalled painkiller Vioxx delivered a bombshell Thursday, naming five more drugs he believes could be dangerous."
Sci/Tech,"So you think you get a lot of spam, maybe a few hundred per day? Well think about the amount that bill gates gets at Microsoft, over 4 million a day apparently!"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) CEO Steve Ballmer urged Asian government leaders not to take sides in the Linux versus Windows debate.  quot;We recommend to all governments that they not get emotionally involved in preferring "
Sci/Tech,"The recording industry #39;s lobbying group today sued three users of American University #39;s computer network, accusing them of illegally sharing digital music files online."
Business," Battery maker Rayovac Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ROV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ROV.N</A> on  Tuesday said it would buy United Industries Corp., a maker of  lawn and garden products, for about  $476 million in cash and  stock in a bid to diversify its product mix."
Sports,"The decision makers at ABC are pretty much beyond embarrassment, particularly given the fact that the locker room romp was designed to promote a show called  quot;Desperate Housewives."
Sports,"Most of the Top 25 is in action this week. No. 3 Auburn, No. 4 California and No. 7 Michigan all face dangerous games against bitter rivals."
Sports,"(Columbia) Nov. 18, 2004 - Former South Carolina Gamecock, New York Giant and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Corey Miller says the name Lou Holtz has helped South Carolina recruit football players."
Sports, Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk is expected to start Sunday against the Detroit Lions despite pain in his abdomen.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and French President Jacques Chirac called for  quot;a stable and democratic Iraq quot; as well as urgent efforts to end the Israeli Palestinian conflict.
Sports, Indiana Pacers forward Jonathan Bender's chronically injured left knee has taken yet another turn for the worse.
World," Rescuers recovered the bodies of 10 Dominican migrants and searched for eight who remain missing after their boat capsized trying to reach Puerto Rico, officials said Thursday."
Sports," There won't be an NHL entry draft before a collective bargaining agreement is reached with the players' association, the director of the league's scouting department said."
Sports, J.J. Arrington and his California teammates are on the verge of so many remarkable accomplishments that it might be impossible not to think ahead to New Year's Day or beyond.
Sports," Owners of Major League  Baseball's more than 30 teams did not vote as scheduled  Thursday on the proposed move of the Montreal Expos franchise  to Washington, DC."
World," Under friendly fire, Sen. John Kerry likely will donate a substantial portion of his excess presidential campaign cash to help elect Democratic candidates in 2005 and 2006, advisers said Thursday."
Sports," Britain's Tim Henman pounded Argentine  Guillermo Coria 6 2, 6 2 Thursday to keep alive his hopes of  reaching the Masters Cup semi finals."
World," Comparing pornography to heroin, researchers on Thursday called on Congress to finance studies on ""porn addiction"" and launch a public health campaign about the dangers."
World," The record use of electronic voting machines on Nov. 2 led to hundreds of voting irregularities and shows the need for higher standards, a voting rights group said Thursday."
World," U.S. Lieutenant General John  Sattler declared on Thursday his forces had ""broken the back of  the insurgency"" in Falluja, but U.S. troops still faced dangers  in the city and guerrillas attacked elsewhere in Iraq."
World," The Sudanese government and its  southern rebel opponents have agreed to sign a pledge in the  Kenyan capital on Friday to formally end a brutal 21 year old  civil war, with U.N. Security Council ambassadors as witnesses."
World," Warning that he would not be ""bluffed,"" Protestant leader Ian Paisley said the latest attempt to achieve piece in Northern Ireland was doomed unless the Catholic paramilitary IRA took immediate and verifiable steps to disarm."
World," Ending years of bitter argument, Britain  finally banned the centuries old pursuit of fox hunting on  Thursday    but only after a last minute attempt by the  government to delay its demise until after the next election."
World,"Bush visits the region Friday, but President Hu Jintao has been striking business deals for two weeks."
World,Captured video shows what appears to be Iraqi insurgents preparing for battle and attacking US forces.
Sports," A federal judge refused to dismiss charges Thursday against a self styled community activist accused of attempting to blackmail New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield and his wife with a purported sex videotape, and ordered him held in jail."
Business," MBIA Inc., a large U.S. bond insurer,  said on Thursday it received subpoenas from the U.S. Securities  and Exchange Commission and New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer, seeking information about so called non traditional or  loss mitigation insurance products."
Business, Walt Disney Co.  posted a 24 percent rise in profit on Thursday as advertising gains at ESPN and ABC television networks more than made up for a sharp slowdown at Disney's movie studio.
Business,"Mitsubishi Corp. and Itochu Corp. will buy stakes in truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd., the two trading companies said Thursday. Mitsubishi Corp."
Business,"Nike Inc. said Phil Knight, who began the company in 1972 selling sneakers from his car and built it into the world #39;s biggest athletic-shoe maker, will step down next month as chief executive officer."
Business,Google warned Thursday that increased competition and the maturing of the company would result in an  quot;inevitable quot; slowing of its growth.
Business,HOUSTON El Paso Corporation shareholders today ignored recommendations from two advisory firms to fire its longtime outside auditor.
Business,"LAFAYETTE, Ga. Prosecutors say several dozen relatives of people whose bodies were among more than 300 found at a northwest Georgia crematory have asked to make statements at a sentencing hearing for the crematory #39;s former operator."
Sci/Tech,Those wishing to be the first to worship at London #39;s latest temple of technology will doubtless be huddled in sleeping bags tonight outside the Apple Store in Regent Street.
Sci/Tech,"The great debate over file-sharing rages on, with some, like the Electronic Frontier Foundation maintaining that copyright law doesn #39;t matter anymore."
Sci/Tech,China and 15 other countries joined NASA officials this week to consider how they might cooperate with US plans for human exploration of the moon and Mars.
Sports,Manchester United #39;s Ruud van Nistelrooy has played down the injury he received playing for Holland on Wednesday night. Van Nistelrooy hobbled off with a hip problem as the Dutch beat Andorra 3-0.
Sports," quot;The bottom line is the business model couldn #39;t work, quot; said Jo-Ann McArthur, president of sponsoring Molson Sports and Entertainment."
World,"The fragile relationship between the government and the royal family was under fresh strain last night, after the education secretary, Charles Clarke, dismissed the Prince of Wales #39; views on education as  quot;old-fashioned and out of time quot; and claimed the "
World,"BAGHDAD, 19 November 2004 - A wave of violence engulfed Iraq as a US Marine and an Iraqi soldier were killed in Fallujah yesterday."
World,"PARIS One week after a fragile calm returned to Ivory Coast, the country #39;s business life remains in shambles, with many foreign chief executives out of the country and no prospect of their immediate return."
World,Hamas is demanding changes to the election system employed by the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the 1996 elections to the Palestinian Legislative Council (the parliament).
World," As of Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at least 1,216 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 945 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said. The figures include three military civilians."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The list of slurs, none proven, has come full circle for Alfonso Gagliano, more than two years after he fled the political limelight."
World, Democrats accused Republicans of disastrous economic policies as Congress moved Thursday toward shipping President Bush an  #36;800 billion increase in the federal borrowing limit.
World," Officials representing business groups, financial service companies, banks and insurance firms are gearing up for a legislative fight over Social Security, telling White House officials Thursday they are solidly behind President Bush's desire to remake the retirement system next year."
World,The reporter was convicted of criminal contempt for refusing to disclose who leaked him an F.B.I. videotape on an investigation of government corruption in Providence.
Business,An expert with the Food Drug Administration has accused the agency in Congress of having pressed him to withhold results of a study showing potential dangers of the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx.
Business,Insurance firm says its board now consists of its new CEO Michael Cherkasky and 10 outside members. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos.
Business,"In one fell swoosh. Nike (nyse: NKE - news - people ) said its President and Chief Executive Phil Knight, 66, will relinquish those posts."
Business," An Ontario judge has ordered three directors removed from the board of Hollinger Inc., including Conrad Black #39;s wife, Barbara Amiel Black, company co chief operating officer David Radler and vice president Jack Boultbee."
Business,"Shareholders in natural gas pipeline company El Paso Corp. (EP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday rejected a bid to fire PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company #39;s "
Sci/Tech,A husband-wife fossil-hunting team in Spain has excavated the skeleton of a 13 million-year-old creature they believe is close to the last common ancestor of modern great apes and humans.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle (Quote, Chart) has overhauled its security patch policy after a growing number of complaints from customers and even its own executives."
Sci/Tech,"com November 18, 2004, 4:04 PM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades."
Sports,"Clear Channel, Cincinnati. To the hypocrisy of the NFL, a bird comes your way. A promo airs before  quot;Monday Night Football quot; featuring Nicolette Sheridan from the  quot;Desperate Housewives quot; show and Terrell Owens of the Eagles."
Sports,"The Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers are in talks about a seven-player blockbuster deal that would grant Vince Carter his wish to get out of Toronto, ESPN reported Thursday."
Sports," Major League Baseball owners tabled Thursday #39;s vote to relocate the Montreal Expos to Washington. According to baseball commissioner Bud Selig, the owners will likely vote before the winter meetings on Dec. 6."
World,"False warnings about Iraq #39;s nuclear capabilities have undermined similar US claims about the dangers of Iran #39;s activities, a former chief weapons inspector has said."
World,POLITICIANS and aid agencies yesterday stressed the importance of the media in keeping the spotlight on the appalling human rights abuses taking place in the Darfur region of Sudan.
World,PRIME Minister John Howard joined world leaders from across Asia and the Pacific today for the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders #39; meeting.
World,"Some question whether it will be enough to quell the violence and worry about the impact of prolonged tours. Amid a spike in violence in Iraqi cities coinciding with the Fallujah offensive, the US military "
World,The revised team of European commissioners headed by Jose Manuel Durao Barroso was approved by the European Parliament (EP) on Thursday.
Sports, New York Yankees manager Joe Torre would love to have Pedro Martinez in his rotation  #151; just as he'd love to have any great starting pitcher.
Sports," Landon Donovan was voted the U.S. soccer team player of the year Thursday, becoming the first three time winner."
Business,Gold Fields #39; latest legal bid to prevent a hostile takeover by South African rival Harmony was thrown out by regulators yesterday in another blow to its defence strategy.
Business," Philip Knight, the co founder of  Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A>, is stepping down as chief executive officer,  the athletic shoe company said on Thursday."
Business," In the latest coup for the  fledgling satellite radio industry, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SIRI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SIRI.O</A> on Thursday named former Viacom Inc. President Mel  Karmazin as its chief executive officer."
Business,HANOI (AFP) - Vietnam has hit out at a decision by the United States to uphold anti-dumping duties on imports of Vietnamese shrimp.
Business, The dollar rallied on Thursday from a  record low against the euro as traders attempted to square  positions ahead of a meeting of G20 finance ministers this  weekend.
Business," Shares of Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>  fell almost 3 percent on Thursday, after the Web search leader  warned it could not sustain in revenue growth rate, a sign that  it could report disappointing fourth quarter results."
Business,"Stelco Inc (STEa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said it will not reach a new labor agreement with the union at its Lake Erie Works by midnight on Thursday, meaning Canada #39;s No."
Business,SAN DIEGO California #39;s insurance commissioner says a San Diego company took kickbacks from four major insurance companies in exchange for winning contracts with major US companies.
Sci/Tech,An extinct ape that lived 13 million years ago has been identified as the leading contender for the title of last common ancestor of humans and all great apes alive today.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Hotmail and Yahoo have promised to boost storage limits for their free e-mail services, but for many users, the upgrades haven #39;t been delivered."
Sports,A FLOOD of nasty e-mails has made Ryder Cup star Paul Casey realise he made the biggest mistake of his career so far by talking about  quot;hating quot; Americans.
Sports,"University of Colorado Regent Jim Martin said Thursday the university must take swift, sure action to restore public trust after the disclosure of a critical audit of a fund-raising organization and a private football camp run by head "
World,"Two of the Cabinet #39;s senior members criticised the Prince of Wales yesterday, saying his views on schools, which emerged during a discrimination case, were old-fashioned, out-dated and wrong."
World,"Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission President, yesterday won the big majority from MEPs he needed for his new team of commissioners, as a three-week political crisis ended."
Sports," On the day Major League Baseball owners delayed the vote to finalize the move of the Expos to Washington, DC, the club on Thursday signed manager Frank Robinson to a one year contract."
Sports," VIERA, Florida (Sports Network) - On the day Major League  Baseball owners delayed the vote to finalize the move of the  Expos to Washington, DC, the club on Thursday signed manager  Frank Robinson to a one-year contract."
Sports," Andy Roddick out muscled Russia's Marat  Safin 7 6, 7 6 on Thursday to win a battle of the heavy hitters  and a place in the Masters Cup semi finals."
World,Paul Martin dismisses an MP from the ruling Liberal Party because of her outspoken criticism of US President George W Bush.
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A> co founder  Philip Knight, who helped transform a small start up into the  world's biggest athletic shoe company, will step down as chief  executive officer, the company said on Thursday."
Sports, The Philadelphia 76ers set a dubious team record Thursday night by scoring just 6 points in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs.
Sports, Chris McCray and Nik Caner Medley each scored 20 points and 12th ranked Maryland limited George Mason to four first half baskets in a 78 54 victory Saturday.
Business," Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  on Thursday named former Viacom Inc. President Mel Karmazin as its chief executive, in the latest migration of a mainstream radio heavyweight to the fledgling satellite industry."
Business," Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SIRI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SIRI.O</A> on Thursday named former Viacom Inc. President Mel  Karmazin as its chief executive, in the latest migration of a  mainstream radio heavyweight to the fledgling satellite  industry."
World,"Presidents George W. Bush of the United States and Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan met Saturday to emphasize that ties between their nations remain strong, despite Islamabad #39;s decision to scale back its search for Osama bin Laden."
Business,Wednesday #39;s announcement that Kmart is acquiring Sears in an \$11 billion deal spawned a lot of questions and comments at the Rolla outlets of the two companies.
Business,"The dollar slipped close to its lowest level of the year Thursday in Tokyo, entering 103 yen territory as market players dumped the currency in the belief that the United States tacitly approves of its weakening."
Business,"The recently withdrawn painkiller Vioxx may have caused as many as 139,000 heart attacks, strokes and deaths, a government drug-safety scientist told lawmakers on Thursday."
Business,"President Vladimir Putin told the director general of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo Rato, on Thursday that Moscow was ready to pay off its debts early because the budget was benefiting from soaring prices for Russia #39;s energy exports."
Business,"Walt Disney Co. said Thursday that profit jumped 24 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter, driven by growth at its television networks, theme parks and consumer products businesses."
Business,"Nike Inc. (NKE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) co-founder Philip Knight, who helped transform a small start-up into the world #39;s biggest athletic shoe company, will step "
Business," The California Public Employees #39; Retirement System, the largest public US pension fund, has tendered its 1.5 million shares of PeopleSoft Inc."
Business," Dealers said Smith Barney cut its rating on the stock of  Amazon.com to ""sell"" from ""hold"" on concerns over sales during  the year-end period."
Sci/Tech,Forty percent of Americans in a new survey say the quality of health care has gotten worse in the past five years compared with just 17 percent who see improvement.
Sci/Tech,"A 13-million-year-old fossil found in Spain may be that of the last common ancestor to all living great apes, including humans, researchers reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech,IBM #39;s new top-end Power5-based Unix server has a commanding lead in a performance test of servers running a large database. A \$16.7 million configuration of the company #39;s eServer p5-595 performed 3.21 million 
Sci/Tech,"Los Alamos employees like the University of California #39;s benefits, its academic reputation and the chance to send their children to UC at in-state prices."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has added its support to the efforts of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) to apply IT to education initiatives in developing countries."
Sports,"Australia is four shots from the lead after the opening fourballs round of the World Cup golf event in Spain, with Stephen Leaney and Nick O #39;Hern tied for sixth on 8-under."
Sports,Greek authorities have charged athletes Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou with avoiding a drug test prior to the Athens Olympics and then faking a motorcycle accident.
Sports,Jamie McMurray clinched 11th place in the Nextel Cup points standings by finishing in fourth place at Darlington Raceway last Sunday.
Sports,Karrie Webb shot an opening round of four-under par 68 to be two shots behind Annika Sorenstam at the LPGA Tour Championship at Trump International golf course.
Sports,Michael Kasprowicz dismissed Daniel Vettori in just the fifth over of the session to reduce New Zealand to 8 for 264 on the second day of the Gabba Test this morning.
Sports,But he admits he never expected to be on the brink of breaking the NCAA career receptions record when he first arrived in West Lafayette five years ago.
World,"LONDON: A British minister launched a scathing attack on heir to the throne Prince Charles on Thursday, accusing him of being  quot;very old fashioned quot; and out of touch in his views on teaching in schools."
World,"Ministers and officials from the 21 Asia and Pacific Rim economies continue their work in Santiago, Chile, in preparation for the two-day summit of leaders from APEC - the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum."
World,"ABIDJAN : The Ivory Coast government suspended former rebels from the cabinet after they failed to attend a first government session since the country #39;s latest crisis, citing security reasons."
World,Equatorial Guinea #39;s state prosecutor has called for the death penalty for a South African man accused of taking part in an alleged coup attempt.
World,"REAL, QuezonHelicopters delivered food to famished survivors and picked up casualties as the weather cleared Saturday in villages ravaged by back-to-back storms that slammed into Northeastern Luzon."
World," VANCOUVER  (CP)   Warren Glowatski has served enough time in prison for the murder of Reena Virk and should be granted parole Friday, the victim's mother said Thursday."
World," A Democratic senator warned CIA Director Porter Goss Thursday that his efforts to make major changes could have ""a significant and negative effect on the agency."""
World,"Germs, dust and central heating are partly to blame for an epidemic of voice loss which plagues UK workers, says a report."
Business,"Buoyed by the strong performance of ESPN and its other cable channels, the Walt Disney Company said that its profit rose 24 percent in the fourth quarter."
Business,Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi says his settlement with San Diego-based Universal Life Resources is just the beginning of a deepening investigation.
Sci/Tech,Email users inundated with unsolicited  quot;spam quot; messages have reason to hope Microsoft will develop better tools for tackling the problem: Bill Gates is suffering more than anyone.
Sci/Tech,"America Online subscribers will receive a raft of new and enhanced security services as part of their standard package with the launch of AOL 9.0 Security Edition, the latest upgrade of the company #39;s fee-based, consumer-focused online service."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle #39;s new quarterly security-patch schedule departs from its monthly schedule, which Microsoft also uses. By George V. Hulme."
Sports,"WEST PALM BEACH, United States : Swedish star Annika Sorenstam shot a six-under-par 66 in the first round at the season-ending one million dollar ADT Championship."
Sports," Lou Holtz will retire as coach at South Carolina after the season, The Associated Press learned Thursday night, apparently paving the way for Steve Spurrier to replace him."
World,AUSTRALIAN Sarah Davies has missed out on being crowned Miss World 2004 at the finals of the beauty pageant in China. Twenty-year-old Miss Peru was crowned today in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya 
Business,A senior United States drug official last night said he believed at least another five medicines at present on sale needed further scrutiny in the wake of recent health scares.
Business,"Reuters, the media and information group, is understood to have appointed investment bankers to explore the sale of Instinet, its American electronic stock trading business."
Business,"Audits of high-income taxpayers rose 40 in fiscal year 2004, while audits of large corporations rose 34, the IRS said Thursday. IRS officials said the numbers show the agency is "
Business,"Australian nickel miner WMC Resources will explore for nickel and copper in western China in a joint venture with China #39;s Jinchuan Group, the companies said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists in Spain have discovered fossils of an ape species from about 13 million years ago that they think may have been the last common ancestor of all living great apes, including humans."
Sci/Tech,Dell customers can upgrade from Microsoft Windows XP to Dell #39;s XP Media Center operating system for half the price as part of a promotion running from now until Nov. 22.
Sci/Tech,"Orchid Cellmark, a Maryland-based DNA laboratory that has worked on many high-profile cases, has fired an analyst for allegedly falsifying test data."
Sci/Tech,You #39;ve already seen our New Users #39; and Power Users #39; reviews of Apple #39;s fourth-generation iPod (iPodlounge rating: A-/B).
Sports,"Racial abuse of black players during England #39;s friendly against Spain has seriously jeopardised Madrid #39;s chances of staging the Olympics in 2012, according to members of the International Olympic Committee."
Sports,"RALEIGH, NC (Sports Network) - Julius Hodge poured in a game-high 21 points as 19th-ranked North Carolina State routed Elon, 71-45, in the semifinal round of the BCA Invitational at the RBC Center."
Sports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Anthony McFarland is likely sidelined the rest of this season because of a torn triceps muscle.
World,"Europe needs to become a power on the international stage, able to stand alongside the United States in shaping a fairer world order, President Jacques Chirac of France said last night."
World,MOSUL: Iraqi commandos backed by US troops were preparing to storm insurgent strongholds in the city of Mosul yesterday as US-led forces continued their bid to clear the city of rebels.
World,"JAMMU, IHK : Nov 19 (SADA) - In occupied Kashmir, security apparatus has been further beefed up in the winter capital Jammu with additional deployment of police and para military personnel ahead of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh #39;s arrival here "
World,"Russia #39;s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol marks a new phase in the international cooperation to deal with the global warming and serves the country #39;s interests, Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Yakovenko said Thursday."
World,Jordan has so far not been affected by the swarms of desert locusts that plagued Egypt on Wednesday with authorities here saying they are ready to deal with any emergency.
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Thursday  won the backing of a key public pension fund in its   $8.8 billion takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> and  analysts said they expected a majority of shares to be tendered  its way ahead of a Friday deadline."
Business," Continental Airlines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAL.N</A> said  late on Thursday it would seek  $500 million in annual wage and  other concessions from its workers to avert more losses largely  caused by record high fuel prices."
World,"The armed Basque separatist group ETA showed it was not a spent force with Friday #39;s coordinated attacks at five Madrid petrol stations, but it also further isolated the guerrillas #39; closest political allies, Batasuna."
Business,"In a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, the chairman and chief executive of Merck   Company was treated gently, inspite of bad news about Vioxx."
Sports, Rodney Carney scored a career high 33 points and Memphis ended the surprising tournament run of Saint Mary's with an 81 66 victory Thursday night in the semifinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
World,"Members of many of the nation's past and present first families dedicated Bill Clinton's library in Little Rock, Ark., on Thursday."
Sports," RALEIGH, N.C. (Sports Network) - Julius Hodge poured in a  game-high 21 points as 19th-ranked North Carolina State routed  Elon, 71-45, in the semifinal round of the BCA Invitational at  the RBC Center."
Sports, FIFA is under pressure to act decisively  following the racist abuse directed at England players during  Wednesday's friendly against Spain in Madrid.
Sports,"In returning to their roots, Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and Chargers tight end Antonio Gates have emerged as this season's unsung heroes."
Sci/Tech,"Vivendi Universal increases its stake in Morocco's national telecoms business, days before it is partially floated."
Sci/Tech," A generation of children grew up  playing Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=7974.OS qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">7974.OS</A> Game Boy handheld video  game system, and now that they've grown up, Nintendo has a new  toy for them."
World,Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing vowed Thursday in Santiago to make joint efforts with other members of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in the fight against terrorism and corruption.
World,"A UN report -- noting while opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan was up 64 percent the past year, opium production had only increased 17 -- has still led one UN official "
World,"Britain #39;s Prince Charles was embroiled in a class controversy on Thursday, a day after a note expressing his candid thoughts about people who try to rise above their station in life was made public."
World,"No, the verdant Kashmir Valley did not witness the return of peace this Wednesday. Quite a few Indians, however, may have rubbed their eyes as they saw on the television screen truckloads of "
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> warned Asian  governments on Thursday they could face patent lawsuits for  using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows  software."
Sci/Tech,"The recording industry's lobbying group today sued three users of American University's computer network, accusing them of illegally sharing digital music files online. They are among 761 suspected music pirates in the latest round of lawsuits. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Mel Karmazin, the former president of media conglomerate Viacom Inc., is joining Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. as CEO, replacing Joseph Clayton, who is staying on as chairman, the company announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The record use of electronic voting machines on Nov. 2 led to hundreds of voting irregularities and shows the need for higher standards, a voting rights group said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,services security company releases appliance designed to authenticate access into business networks.
Sci/Tech,"Conference focuses on challenges in services sector, such as how irritating Web-based self-service can be."
Sci/Tech,Backers of a Philadelphia Wi-Fi project are worried that a bill going through the state legislature would spike a plan to blanket the city with free or inexpensive wireless access. Broadband Blog
Sci/Tech,Calpers joins group of big PeopleSoft investors backing a \$9.2 billion Oracle buyout.
Sci/Tech,"ActiveGrid lands multimillion-dollar funding for plan to use open-source tools, low-cost servers for Web applications."
Sci/Tech,"Following report of security inadequacies, Congress passes bill for \$165 million in new supercomputing funds."
Sci/Tech,New top-end Power5-based Unix server has commanding lead in performance test of servers running a large database.
Sci/Tech,"Worried about spyware? spam? ""spim""? AOL wants to set your mind at rest. Also: Putting patches in place."
Sci/Tech,New deal aims to simplify and protect Air Force networks by introducing standard configurations.
Sci/Tech,Releases dates of quarterly bulletins for 2005 to allow companies to better plan system updates.
Sci/Tech,"Companies trying to deploy Internet phone calling face varied costs depending on the technology provider, according to a report."
Sci/Tech,Federal ruling makes Internet phone providers roll out services more actively.
Sci/Tech,LG.Philips Displays' new picture tube line allows for thinner televisions.\
Sci/Tech,Television makers say 16-inch-thick tube sets will arrive next year at a fraction of the price of thin rivals.
Sci/Tech,Apple's new store in London's West End has a 64-seat theater and a staff that speaks 24 languages.\<br />\  Photos: iPod lands in London
Sci/Tech,"Ron Bills will take off next month, leaving Segway to find the fourth CEO in its short history."
Sci/Tech,PC maker promotion lets customers upgrade from Windows XP Home to Windows XP Media Center Edition for half the price.
Sci/Tech,Apple's new London store on Regent Street puts the iPod music player front and center.
Sci/Tech,"Dell's Photo All-In-One Printer 962 prints, scans, faxes and copies for \$179."
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft won't announce the release date of the next version of its Exchange Server until next year, users can expect more management tools for existing versions in the meantime."
Business,A breakthrough cancer drug made by a Long Island company won federal approval late Thursday in a major victory for cancer patients and the region #39;s budding biotech industry.
Business,"Chelsea football club #39;s owner, Roman Abramovich, has been hit with a 400m tax bill relating to his Russian oil company Sibneft, according to local reports, raising fears that he could be the next oligarch targeted by President Vladimir Putin in the "
Sci/Tech,"According to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, counties with electronic voting machines were significantly more likely to show increased support for President Bush compared to counties with paper ballots or optical scan equipment."
Sci/Tech,"The next time you #39;re sifting through the mortgage offers, cheap Rolex watches or dubious business proposals from Nigeria, spare a thought for Bill Gates."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have found fossilised remains of what could be the last common ancestor to all the great apes living today. It will give scientists vital clues in charting the course of primate and, ultimately, human evolution."
Sci/Tech,"IBM announced that an IBM POWER5(TM) processor-based IBM eServer(TM), running DB2 Universal Database(TM), has attained a milestone in computing history, soaring past the barrier of three million transactions per minute on the TPC-C benchmark and setting "
Sci/Tech,"GRANTS PASS, Ore. - After a review prompted by a timber industry lawsuit, the federal government announced Thursday that the northern spotted owl, the icon of logging wars in the Northwest, will remain on the threatened species list."
Sports,"Today #39;s The Day. Every blade of grass has been inspected and passed fit, every weather forecast scanned. Best Mate will, short of an overnight declaration of Armageddon, make his seasonal "
Sports,"LeBron James helped break the game open late in the second quarter by driving baseline for a windmill dunk, one of three crowd-pleasers among James #39; 19 points in Cleveland #39;s 106-89 victory Thursday night over Charlotte."
World,"Afghanistan #39;s poppy cultivation increased by almost two-thirds this year and accounts for 87 of world supply of raw opium, a UN report said yesterday, warning of the country #39;s descent into a drugs-based economy."
World,The dispute between the Prince of Wales and the Government over education intensified last night when a second Cabinet minister rebuked the prince for claiming the current system fuelled unrealistic ambitions.
World,"Burma #39;s military government began releasing almost 4,000 prisoners yesterday whose detentions were ruled irrelevant or improper, state-run radio and television said."
World,"But the most important entry on Middle East watchers #39; list is George W. Bush: in for four more years. The recent death of Arafat, the Palestinian Authority president, creates an opportunity for the United "
Sci/Tech,"Media Center PCs allow users to record live television, burn DVDs and organize their digital media files."
Sci/Tech,"It lets users search for scholarly literature such as peer-reviewed papers, theses, abstracts and technical reports from resources such as academic publishers, universities, professional societies and preprint repositories."
Sports," Tim Duncan scored a season high 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their fifth straight victory, 88 80 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech,The move comes at a time when Microsoft is sharpening its own tools and expertise in the area.
Sci/Tech,"Company experiences 80 gain in customers in one year, to nearly 200,000."
Sports," Arizona starters Emmitt Smith, Bertrand Berry and Karlos Dansby are questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina after sitting out the Cardinals' practice on Thursday."
World," Pipes and pencils will be replaced by cameras and games when a 90 year old royal tradition of sending gifts to British troops abroad is revived this Christmas, a defense spokesman said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Group seeks to make Web access for mobile device users as easy as it is for desktop users.
World, Palestinian officials appealed Thursday for international monitors to help with their presidential elections and urged Israel's unilateral plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip be folded into a stalled international peace plan.
Sci/Tech,"With tomorrow's deadline approaching, Oracle today made another plea to PeopleSoft stockholders to tender their shares, telling them, ""The choice is yours."""
Sports," Julius Hodge scored 17 points on his 21st birthday to join an exclusive group of Atlantic Coast Conference players, leading No. 19 North Carolina State past Elon 71 45 Thursday night in the semifinals of the BCA Invitational."
World," EDMONTON (CP)   With just days to go before Monday's provincial election, Alberta's Tory government is taking some heat from rural municipal leaders over its provincial water policy and the handling of the mad cow crisis."
Sci/Tech,"Google, which implemented an internal Web log system behind its firewall about 18 months ago, has seen tremendous benefits from it and may in the future consider providing tools and expertise for this purpose to interested clients, a Google executive said."
Sci/Tech,"If purchasing software were as straightforward as buying a car, users would not have to think twice about the risk of intellectual property lawsuits."
Sci/Tech,"The chances of a user being sued for intellectual property (IP) infringement related to software usage are slim, industry observers say. But that may change, as some companies hoard patents for the express purpose of using them to extract money from sellers and users of software."
Sci/Tech,"Starting Jan. 18, Oracle will provide security patches for all of its products on a quarterly basis, a schedule it believes is most convenient for customers."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo and SBC Communications will collaborate to extend to cell phones and home entertainment devices some of the online services and content they currently provide to PC users.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. (AOL) is developing a new service that will let its members back up files from their PCs on AOL data centers, so that the members will be able to recover files either deleted accidentally or lost due to a hard drive failure, an AOL executive said."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. will announce the release date of the next version of its Exchange Server in the first half of 2005, but until the upgrade arrives users can expect more management tools for existing versions, a company executive said this week."
Sci/Tech,Members could have automatic access to easy backup on AOL servers.
Sci/Tech,Renegotiation may provide glimpse into Microsoft's search plans.
Sci/Tech,"Even if so, state presidential results wouldn't shift."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe has found an attractive, but controversial, way to generate buzz about its business - give common folk the power to attack spammers."
Business,"Dexia, the Belgian financial services firm, and Sanpaolo IMI, the Italian bank, confirmed that they were in discussions about a partnership."
Business,The Russian government issued an arrest warrant for the chief lawyer for Yukos and arrested a midlevel executive at a company subsidiary.
Business,"In a interview on CNN #39;s  quot;Larry King Live quot; in September 1996, Michael D. Eisner, chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, praised its former president, Michael S. Ovitz."
Business,The dollar held a one-day gain in Asia on speculation policy makers will express concern at its recent decline during a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 largest economies this weekend.
Business,"carbohydrate American beer Miller Lite, which is locked in a bitter brand war with its rival Bud Lite, was the star performer for SABMiller, helping the brewer to a 28 rise in half year underlying operating profits."
Business,OXNARD - A leak of explosive natural gas forced dozens of workers to evacuate an offshore oil platform for hours Thursday but no damage or injuries were reported.
Sci/Tech,"American Online (AOL) is releasing a new, more secure browser. Included in the package are a firewall, antivirus and a popup blocker all courtesy of McAfee - also included are dozens of other small utilities designed to keep users safe."
Sci/Tech,"IBM IBM.N said on Thursday its workhorse commercial computers have smashed the industry #39;s most demanding tests, which analysts said creates a performance gap that could "
Sports,Rio Ferdinand has said he was ready to come off the field after Spanish fans hurled abuse at England #39;s black players in Wednesday #39;s match.
Sports,"SALEM, NC (Sports Network)   Chris Paul scored 16 points to lead No. 2 Wake Forest over Virginia Commonwealth, 81 67, in the quarterfinal round of the Preseason NIT."
Business,"Bob Murray, the chairman of Sunderland, is seeking to take full control of the football club after buying out fellow shareholder BSkyB."
Business,"Ford will inject 534m into Jaguar, after the UK car maker had to cover a writedown on its investments following a drop in production."
World,"Reports that portraits of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il had been removed were a  quot;groundless fabrication, quot; China #39;s Xinhua news agency quoted a Foreign Ministry official on Friday as saying in Pyongyang."
Sports, Indiana Pacers forward Jonathan Bender will be out indefinitely due to his chronically injured left knee.
Sports, INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Indiana Pacers forward  Jonathan Bender will be out indefinitely due to his chronically  injured left knee.
Sports,"Jets running back Curtis Martin needs just 16 yards on Sunday to become the second player to reach 1,000 yards in 10 consecutive seasons."
Sports,"Eli Manning, who will start his first professional game at quarterback on Sunday, insisted he would not try to establish his legacy in three hours."
Sports,"Cavaliers coach Pete Gillen believes his team is better than last season, but the improvement may not be enough to help Virginia contend in the Atlantic Coast Conference."
Sports,"Peyton Manning is on pace to shatter Dan Marino's single-season touchdown record and a second quarterback, Daunte Culpepper, is within striking distance of the mark."
Sports,Rodney Carney scores a career-high 33 points and Memphis ends the surprising tournament run of Saint Mary's with an 81-66 victory.
Sports,The 15th-ranked Terps will look to John Gilchrist to take a central leadership role as they open the season against Jackson State.
Business, The dollar stayed in sight of historic  lows against the euro on Friday as traders braced for a meeting  of G20 finance ministers that is not expected to act against  the dollar's weakness.
Business,"Something finally went right yesterday for Raymond V. Gilmartin, the embattled chairman and chief executive of Merck  amp; Company."
Business,"Alan J. Lacy will not be the top man at Sears, Roebuck  amp; Company any longer if the announced merger with Kmart is completed. But he will receive a raise and could take out more than \$20 million by cashing out his existing options on Sears stock."
Business,"In the latest coup for the fledgling satellite radio industry, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Thursday named former Viacom Inc. President Mel Karmazin as its chief executive officer."
Business,"The UnumProvident Corporation agreed to pay \$15 million in fines and reassess 200,000 denied claims to end investigations by attorneys general of several states "
Business,"With Oracle #39;s \$9.2 billion tender offer for PeopleSoft set to expire Friday, David A. Duffield, PeopleSoft #39;s chief executive, accused Oracle on Thursday of spreading "
Business,"SABMiller, the worlds third biggest brewer, poured out a strong interim trading performance yesterday - as it also said it had a potential warchest of up to \$2 billion (1.08bn) if a major acquisition opportunity occurred."
Business," France's economic growth ground to a halt in the third quarter of 2004, the official statistics agency Insee said Tuesday, reducing its earlier estimate of a 0.1 percent expansion."
Business," Battery maker Rayovac Corp.  on Tuesday said it would buy United Industries Corp., a maker of lawn and garden products, for about  #36;476 million in cash and stock in a bid to diversify its product mix."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 18, 2004 (REUTERS) - Microsoft Corp. warned Asian governments today that they could face patent lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows software."
Sci/Tech,"Apple today confirmed that the new special edition U2 iPod will go on sale in the UK on November 20. Launching Apple #39;s new London store, senior vice president of retail Ron Johnson, said:  quot;The "
Sci/Tech,"Orchid Cellmark, a Montgomery County-based laboratory that has analyzed DNA for such high-profile cases as the OJ Simpson trial and the JonBenet Ramsey murder, has fired an analyst for allegedly "
Sci/Tech,"The northern spotted owl, the bird at the center of the Pacific Northwest logging wars, will stay on the threatened species list, the government said Thursday."
Sports,"he #39;s the tallest, most solidly-built player in international cricket at the moment. The next thing that gets your attention "
Sports,A massive injection of cash for grassroots sport and a new national stadium for athletics are included in a multi-million pound legacy promised by London #39;s bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Sports,"Charlotte, NC -- LeBron James poured in a game-high 19 points and Jeff McInnis scored 18 as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Charlotte Bobcats, 106-89, at the Charlotte Coliseum."
World,French president Jacques Chirac enjoyed a day of lavish hospitality as he visited Britain to celebrate the centenary of the Entente Cordiale.
World,"Russia is expected to formally agree to the Kyoto Protocol on global warming today, following its signing into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month."
World,"The military leaders in Myanmar have decided to release about 4,000 prisoners the leaders admit were wrongly imprisoned. The media in the repressive state, formerly called "
World," Buoyed by President Bush's re election and a political map with coast to coast Republican leaders, GOP governors gathered Thursday to cheer their electoral fortunes and discuss solving familiar fiscal problems at home."
World," The House ethics committee Thursday night turned the tables on Majority Leader Tom DeLay's accuser, rebuking Rep. Chris Bell for exaggerating misconduct allegations against the GOP leader."
Business,"Federal drug regulators are ""virtually incapable of protecting America"" from unsafe drugs, a federal drug safety reviewer told a Congressional panel."
Business,"Mel Karmazin, who quit as president of Viacom after a power struggle with his boss, has resurfaced as the new chief executive of Sirius Satellite Radio."
Business,"The Internal Revenue Service, in the midst of a crackdown on aggressive tax shelters, is auditing significantly more wealthy individuals and large companies, but is increasingly shying away from scrutinizing smaller businesses."
Business,"HOUSTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. today announced that its pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) ratified a new labor agreement."
Sci/Tech,"Uno, dos, tres, CATORCE! The TV quakes as a euphoric punk holler, stabbing guitar and muscle-bound rhythms roar over convulsive images of rock stars in silhouette."
Sports,seeded Roger Federer overcame a second set lapse and remained unbeaten in the ATP Masters Cup Championships with a victory Thursday night over Carlos Moya.
Sports,The United States beat European champion Spain 1-0 on Thursday to set up to a quarterfinal showdown against Australia at the Women #39;s Under-19 World Championship.
Sports," Brett Favre's mother was hospitalized Thursday with stomach pains, interrupting her book tour."
Sports," Venus Williams defeated injured sister Serena 6 4, 7 5 in an exhibition match Thursday night."
World,Young Ivorians embrace anti-French sentiment and struggle to break ties with the colonial master.
Sports,"The free agent right-hander Carl Pavano, who will meet with the Yankees soon, spent two hours at Curt Schilling's home in Medfield, Mass., on Thursday."
Sports,"South Carolina Coach Lou Holtz will retire at the end of the football season, opening the way for Steve Spurrier, the former Florida coach, to take the job."
Sports,"Lehigh and Lafayette on Saturday will meet for the 140th time, but for the first time with an automatic postseason bid on the line."
World,"<p></p><p> By Fiona Ortiz</p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Pacific Rim trading nationsagreed they should work harder to control the production andtrade of shoulder-launched missiles to keep them out of thewrong hands, foreign and trade ministers meeting in Chile saidin a resolution on Thursday.</p>"
World,"The leaders of Japan and China agreed to a one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of a summit, overcoming a diplomatic impasse between the Asian powers that have been increasingly at odds. The breakthrough came as ministers for 21 Pacific Rim economics pledged Thursday work hard for the passage of a global trade treaty."
World,"<p></p><p> By Steve Keating</p><p> HOUSTON (Reuters) - Britain's Tim Henman pounded ArgentineGuillermo Coria 6-2, 6-2 Thursday to keep alive his hopes ofreaching the Masters Cup semi-finals.</p>"
Sports,Kwame Brown completes his first full practice since having foot surgery and gets rave reviews from coach Eddie Jordan. Brown is still expected out until December.
Sci/Tech,"The FDA thinks those  quot;wild thing quot; ads for Viagra need to be domesticated. The ads feature a balding middle-age man with a beautiful blond woman and a voice-over asking,  quot;Remember that guy who used to be called  #39;Wild Thing #39;?"
Sports,Brazilian head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira played down sentiment about the world champion #39;s 1-0 defeat by minnow Ecuador in the South American zone World Cup qualifier.
Business," Wall Street was set to start higher on Tuesday to recoup some of the prior session's losses, though high profile retailer Amazon.com  may come under pressure after a broker downgrade."
Sports,"By lunchtime Thursday, Bill Parcells already had five voice mails from friends, all with pretty much the same message.  quot;They #39;re saying, Hang in there."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, setting a test for a new Palestinian leadership, said it could show its desire for peace by ending incitement against Israel even before any crackdown on militants."
Sports,LeBron James slams down a windmill dunk late in the second quarter and Cleveland never looks back in a 106-89 victory over Charlotte on Thursday night.
Business,"Philip H. Knight, the brash founder of Nike who became as synonymous with the sneaker brand as its swoosh logo, resigned yesterday as chief executive after more than 32 years at the helm."
Business,"Mel Karmazin, who abruptly quit as president and chief operating officer of Viacom earlier this year after a lengthy power struggle with his boss, resurfaced yesterday as the new chief executive of Sirius Satellite Radio."
Sci/Tech,Cars that are environmentally friendly may be coming to drivers in North America faster than anyone expected after the Canadian government pledged this week to a dramatic 25 per 
Sports, Andy Roddick #39;s superior play in tiebreakers earned him a semifinal berth at the year end  $3.7 million Tennis Masters Cup.
Sports,The Greek sprinters Kostadinos Kederis and Ekaterina Thanou face possible jail sentences after being charged with avoiding a drug test on the eve of this summer #39;s Olympics and faking a motorcycle accident several hours later.
World,"The suspected murder of British aid worker Margaret Hassan in Iraq was widely condemned here as a wave of unrest across Sunni Muslim hotspots killed more than 20 people, many of them women and children."
World,"CHARLES Clarke, the education secretary, broke with government protocol yesterday to condemn the Prince of Wales for claiming that modern education wrongly encouraged people to think they could rise above their station."
World," U.S. troops sweeping through Fallujah on Thursday found what appeared to be a command center used by followers of Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al Zarqawi, and a U.S. general expressed confidence the battle for the city has ""broken the back of the insurgency."""
Sports," Salim Stoudamire scored 24 points, including 6 of 9 3 pointers, and 10th ranked Arizona beat Wright State 83 66 Thursday night in the second round of the Preseason NIT."
World," A fund set up to help combat three of the world's most widespread diseases will support another round of projects, organizers said Thursday, after the United States dropped its objections to financing provisions."
Sci/Tech,Scientists have discovered the remains of a tree-climbing creature that lived 13 million years ago in what is now northeastern Spain and may be the last common ancestor of modern great apes 
World, Economic leaders present at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Thursday (Friday in Manila) agreed to strengthen efforts in trade liberalization and free trade.
Sports,Virginia Tech scores 24 points off four first-half turnovers in a 55-6 wipeout of Maryland on Thursday to remain alone atop the ACC.
Sports,"Tim Duncan scores a season-high 34 points and grabs 13 rebounds to lead the Spurs to their fifth straight victory, 88-80, over the 76ers."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. withdrew the popular drug Vioxx from the market in September, after data from a clinical trial supported claims the medication was associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke."
Business,When Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner and Disney President Michael S. Ovitz appeared on  quot;Larry King Live quot; on Sept.
Business," Stocks seesawed in afternoon trade Thursday, with blue chips struggling to maintain their gains while techs edged lower following warnings from Google."
Business,"Philip H. Knight resigned yesterday as head of the Oregon sneaker company that he built into Nike Inc., a global sportswear powerhouse that made everyone want to soar in Air Jordans, Wear "
Business,"American Airlines slashed its fares to Miami yesterday by as much as 85 percent from several cities including Washington #39;s Reagan National Airport, possibly setting off a winter fare war on routes to Florida."
Business,Oracle Corp. #39;s \$24-a-share hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. heated up anew yesterday as tonight #39;s deadline for stockholders to offer their shares for sale approached.
Business,"Internal Revenue Commissioner Mark W. Everson called on Congress yesterday to boost the agency #39;s funding by the full \$500 million requested by President Bush, calling it a way to help shave the record federal budget deficit."
Business,"South Korea #39;s economy may miss its 5 percent growth target for 2004 after expanding at its slowest pace in a year in the third quarter, the finance minister said."
Business,"PRA International Inc., a McLean company that manages clinical trials for drug companies worldwide, said it raised \$68.4 million yesterday in its initial public offering."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Oracle Corp. today announced that it is moving to a quarterly patch release schedule in response to user demands for a more predictable process for applying needed security fixes to the company #39;s software."
Sports, Syracuse and Mississippi State both struggled in the first half. Hakim Warrick made sure Syracuse had a much better final 20 minutes. Warrick scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half and the fifth ranked Orange beat No. 12 Mississippi State 71 58 Thursday night in the semifinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
Sports,"Bryan Randall Throws Two TD Passes, Runs for Third As No. 15 Virginia Tech Crushes Maryland 55-6. Virginia Tech quarterback Bryan Randall (3) twarts the tackle of Maryland #39;s Dominique Foxworth (6) during first "
Sports,"For the second straight game, Wake Forest had to fight off its own inconsistency and an opponent that refused to quit. Chris Paul scored 16 points despite taking just three shots from the field Thursday night to help the No."
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MOT.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MOT.N</A> said it will  unveil plans this week for a line of outerwear that uses  interactive cell phone and portable music technology in  snowboarding jackets, in a bid to win over twentysomethings."
World,"Parties in conflict-torn Sudan made pledges for peace before the UN Security Council, which held extraordinary sessions in Nairobi, Kenya."
World,THE Prince of Wales has defended his  quot;old-fashioned views quot; after Education Secretary Charles Clarke angrily accused the heir to the throne of being out of touch.
World," Pakistan says it would not accept the existing military line dividing Kashmir as an international border, and is playing down concern that India is irreconcilibly opposed to adjusting that frontier."
Sports," World number one Roger Federer downed  Carlos Moya, 6 3, 3 6, 6 3, Thursday to complete a dazzling  unbeaten run through the round robin stages into the  semi finals of the Masters Cup."
Business,"Cap Gemini, the Paris-based technology consulting and outsourcing giant, is considering a sale of its struggling business in North America."
World,The African Union mission chief to Sudan says he hopes  all troops will be deployed by the end of the year.
Sci/Tech,"The latest probable common ancestor to humans and great apes had a body like an ape, fingers like a chimp and the upright posture of humans, according to researchers who unearthed a fossil of the animal in Spain."
Sci/Tech,Software maker Oracle will soon start issuing security patches quarterly. This new patch schedule comes only months after the company said it would issue such security updates every month.
Sci/Tech,Newman writes  quot;We #39;re all aware of the hole-ridden arguments that Sun executives Scott McNealy and Jonathan Schwartz use to attack Linux.
Sports,"Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou face misdemeanor charges for allegedly skipping drug tests on the eve of the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, faking a motorcycle accident to cover up their absences and lying to investigators, the public "
Sports,"Stephen Orr Spurrier may become the new ball coach at South Carolina, a Southeastern Conference rival that immediately would leapfrog the Seminoles and Bulldogs as the opponent to bookmark on future schedules."
Sports,"NASCAR #39;s new playoff-style championship format has delivered nearly everything its proponents promised: more intense racing, higher television ratings and a tight title race heading into Sunday #39;s season finale."
Sports,"After a miserable offensive first half during which two of Syracuse #39;s best players seemed to be missing in action, an explosion seemed inevitable."
Sci/Tech," The last time Nintendo Co. tried two screens, the result was a head splitting virtual reality goggle called Virtual Boy that quickly flopped in the mid 1990s."
World,French President Jacques Chirac toned down his criticism of Britain #39;s role in the Iraq war as he arrived yesterday on a two-day visit celebrating the Entente 
World,"American policymakers and statesmen believe the Middle East is better off without Yasser Arafat. Madeline Albright said Arafat  quot;was viewed as an obstacle to peace, both by the Israelis and "
Sci/Tech," With all the grumbling over Windows and its many shortcomings, why would anyone want Microsoft's computer operating system to run their cell phone?"
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. are expanding their partnership in high speed Internet access to make news, entertainment and other services available not just on computers but also on cell phones, televisions and other devices."
Sci/Tech," Dennis Tseng is an avid Web surfer who loves to hang out in Taipei's upmarket Hsinyi district, where wireless Internet access is freely available to all."
Sci/Tech," Mel Karmazin, the hard charging broadcasting executive who left Viacom Inc. after clashing with chairman and chief executive Sumner M. Redstone, is taking command at Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., which will reunite him with longtime ally Howard Stern."
Sci/Tech," With most technical issues resolved and giants like Vodafone Plc signing up customers, 2005 could be the year when third generation (3G) mobile services finally gain a global audience."
Sci/Tech," Novell Inc.  on Thursday posted a quarterly net profit, compared with a year earlier loss, on stronger sales of Linux operating software and a boost to earnings from a weaker dollar."
Sci/Tech," Sybari Software today added Antigen 8.0 for Microsoft SharePoint and Antigen 8.0 for Instant Messaging, two antivirus, antispam, and content filtering security software products for enterprise environments."
Sci/Tech, Oracle Corp.'s  #36;24 a share hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. heated up anew yesterday as tonight's deadline for stockholders to offer their shares for sale approached.
Sci/Tech," The head of Steve Jobs probably did a 360    a la Regan in The Exorcist    when he heard the news, reported in a recent issue of Hollywood Reporter, that Disney (NYSE: DIS   News) will make Toy Story 3."
Sci/Tech, China and 15 other countries joined
Sci/Tech, San Francisco officials pondered on Thursday whether to stop keeping elephants in the city's zoo as activists pushed for a ban amid concerns about their conditions in captivity.
Sci/Tech," What are the words used by indigenous peoples in the Arctic for ""hornet,"" ""robin,"" ""elk,"" ""barn owl"" or ""salmon?"""
Sci/Tech," U.S. efforts to secure a global treaty banning the cloning of human embryos, including for stem cell research, were dealt a major setback on Thursday when U.N. diplomats agreed to work for a political declaration on the issue instead."
Sci/Tech," An ""electronic eye"" that can be fitted to a pair of glasses could help the blind cross roads more safely, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Hundreds of thousands of poisonous baby cane toads invaded an Australian national park on Friday, hopping around in such numbers that the ground seemed to move, an ecologist said."
Sci/Tech," A nearly 13 million year old ape discovered in Spain is the last probable common ancestor to all living humans and great apes, a research team says in Friday's issue of Science magazine."
Sci/Tech," In a victory for advocates of stem cell research, U.N. diplomats on Thursday gave up trying to craft a treaty to outlaw human cloning, and will probably settle for a less powerful document that won't seek a worldwide ban, officials said."
Sci/Tech," Scientists in 17 countries will scout waterways to locate and study the world's largest freshwater fish species, many of which are declining in numbers, hoping to learn how to better protect them, researchers announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech, New research suggests that developing the ability to run  #151; long thought to be a byproduct of walking for early man  #151; was actually an instrumental step in the evolution of people from ape like creatures into what we know today as humans.
World," Reports that portraits of North Korean leader Kim Jong il had been removed were a U.S. plot to overthrow the government and a ""groundless fabrication,"" Xinhua news agency quoted a North Korean official on Friday as saying."
World," A bomb exploded early Friday in a pickup truck owned by a prosecutor who is pressing charges against supporters of the failed 2002 coup against President Hugo Chavez, and a charred body inside appears to be that of the prosecutor, the government said."
World," Reports that portraits of North Korean  leader Kim Jong il had been removed were a U.S. plot to  overthrow the government and a ""groundless fabrication,"" Xinhua  news agency quoted a North Korean official on Friday as saying."
World," A double suicide car bomb attack  devastated a police station just outside Baghdad's fortified  Green Zone on Saturday, killing seven people and wounding 57 in  the latest strike against Iraq's beleaguered security forces."
Business,"William Perez, president and chief executive officer of Racine-based SC Johnson  amp; Son Inc., is taking the reins of Nike Inc., the world #39;s dominant marketer of athletic shoes."
Business,"World News: Washington, Nov 17 : A Former Boeing Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has pleaded guilty to illegally negotiating an executive job for an Air Force #39;s acquistion official while she still had authority over billions of dollars in Boeing contract "
Sports," Jamal Crawford banked in a 3 pointer at the buzzer to send the New York Knicks to their first road win of the season, 93 92 over the reeling Houston Rockets on Thursday night."
Sports," Tim Duncan poured in a season high 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth straight game, 88 80 over the 76ers in Philadelphia Thursday."
World,The Countryside Alliance prepares a legal challenge to the Parliament Act - used to force the hunt ban into law.
Sci/Tech,"The hard-charging broadcasting executive, formerly of Viacom Inc., is taking the command post at Sirius and reuniting with longtime ally Howard Stern. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Amid a new war of words, Calpers tendered 1.5 million shares Thursday in support of Oracle Corp.'s \$24-a-share hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"PRA International Inc., a McLean company that manages clinical trials for drug companies, plans to use some of the funds to hire staff as it expands its worldwide operations. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,A majority of PeopleSoft (PSFT) shareholders are expected to support Oracle #39;s (ORCL) takeover bid when they tender shares Friday night.
Business,The Pentagon has added new procedures to ensure that senior officials seeking employment in industry abide by the rules governing post-government work.
World,"After hiding for days, 10 relatives flee U.S. assault across Euphrates River."
Sci/Tech,"I have come like a pilgrim to this modest Fort Lauderdale neighborhood, nestled conveniently between the flight path of a major airport and an Indian gaming casino, to witness a miracle - in marketing, if nothing else."
Sci/Tech," When Sun Microsystems releases Solaris as open source software, it plans to provide legal protection from patent infringement suits to outsiders using or developing the operating system  one of several ways Sun hopes to make Solaris more "
Sports,"seeded Roger Federer of Switzerland overcame a second set lapse and defeated Carlos Moya of Spain 6 3, 3 6, 6 3 Thursday night to remain undefeated in the ATP Masters Cup Championships."
Sports,"New York Knicks #39; Jamal Crawford (11) goes up to shoot the game-winning three-point shot as Houston Rockets #39; Jim Jackson (21) defends during the fourth quarter Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 in Houston."
Sports," She didn #39;t mean it in the literal sense, but the words nonetheless were startling even under camouflage of a dismissive laugh."
World,US companies such as FedEx Corp. and New York Life Insurance Co. are pleading with President George W. Bush to start discussions on a Pacific Rim free-trade bloc as he heads to this weekend #39;s regional economic summit.
Business,"The Federal Reserve probably will not approve a \$10 million payment due later this year on Riggs's trust-preferred securities as the agency is cautious about preserving Riggs's cash, sources say."
Business,"U.S. manufacturers benefit greatly from a cheaper dollar, one major reason why the Bush administration has taken a relaxed attitude toward the slide in the U.S. currency."
Business,"GENEVA, Nov. 18 -- The United States and Australia prevailed in an interim ruling by the World Trade Organization in a dispute over protection given by the European Union to its regional goods such as Champagne wine and Feta cheese, trade officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,An analysis by four university researchers contends a link between electronic voting machines and a pro-Bush skew in Florida.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle today announced that it is moving to a quarterly patch release schedule, even as the company faces criticism from analyst firm Gartner Inc. for its handling of a recent critical security fix."
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Google Launches Search for Scholars - Adwords to Ban Affiliates? - MSN's 'Near Me' Search Button - The Difference In Traffic for #1 and #10? - Robots.txt   Security Issues - One year anniversary of the 'Florida' Update - What is the Future of the 'Niche Directory'
Sci/Tech,"Computer glitches which led to chaos for HSBC customers on Monday are fixed, the High Street bank confirms."
Business,"  Marsh  amp; McLennan said late Thursday that five directors, who are also executives at the insurance broker, have stepped down from the board."
Sci/Tech,"About 32 million people in the US read a blog in 2004 but less than half of Americans know what a blog is, says a survey."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSN division has extended its sponsored-links contract with Overture Services Inc. for another year. ADVERTISEMENT.
Sci/Tech,"IBM (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its workhorse commercial computers have smashed the industry #39;s most demanding tests, which analysts said creates "
Sci/Tech,"(CBS) Finally I have a TiVo for my radio. Well, not quite but it #39;s close enough. Just as TiVo does for TV, RadioShark from Griffin Technology (griffintechnology."
Sports,"Greek sprint stars Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou are charged for skipping drug test prior to the Athens Games. They are also charged for faking a motorcycle accident, China Radio International reported Friday."
Sports,"The San Antonio Spurs snatched their fifth straight victory in an away game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tim Duncan led the Spurs with a season-high 34 points and 13 rebounds, China Radio International reported Friday."
Sports," quot;Coach called me over the summer and asked me if I was working hard, quot; Carney said.  quot;I guess I showed him what I did all through the summer tonight."
Sports,"Bonita Favre was taken to the emergency room after waking up with  quot;a horrible stomach bug, quot; said Zo Je Feigenbaum, the publicist for the book entitled  quot;FAVRE."
World,Ivory Coast #39;s rebel chief said on Thursday he wanted President Laurent Gbagbo charged with war crimes as the West African country #39;s leader called on thousands of foreigners who fled mob violence to return.
Sports," Tim Duncan poured in a season high 34  points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs won  their fifth straight game, 88 80 over the 76ers in Philadelphia  Thursday."
Sports," BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sports Network) - Mike Imoh ran for two  first-quarter touchdowns and 15th-ranked Virginia Tech routed  Maryland 55-6 at Lane Stadium."
Business,"Consumers looking for alternatives to Vioxx have other painkillers to choose from, ranging from similar prescription drugs such as Celebrex to that old medicine-chest standby, aspirin."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Yahoo agreed to a one-year extension of MSN #39;s deal to show Overture Services #39; paid listings on its Web sites.
Sports,Maryland #39;s long-shot hopes for a bowl bid and winning season ended with the worst loss in coach Ralph Friedgen #39;s four seasons.
Sports,Swedish star Annika Sorenstam shot a six-under-par 66 in Thursday #39;s first round at the season-ending \$1-million ADT Championship.
World,"The Kyoto Protocol has finally been given the green light and will become a binding treaty on February the 16th. The finalisation of the United Nations #39; environmental accord, which is designed to combat global "
World,MALABO - The prosecution demanded death sentences and jail terms exceeding a century in a trial of alleged putschists accused of plotting against Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.
Business,"What a mess. Weeks after Merck  amp; Co. (MRK ) yanked its blockbuster painkiller Vioxx off the market, the furor is still raging."
Business, Walt Disney (DIS) quarterly profit rose 24 as cable TV results and a tax benefit more than offset a drought at its movie studio.
Business,"The economy could be headed for slower growth in the next several months, according to a report released Thursday by a private research group."
Business,"  California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi sued four leading group benefits insurers and broker Universal Life Resources, for allegedly taking part in secret kickback schemes that raised the cost of coverage for millions of "
Sci/Tech,"If you don #39;t think anybody else could possibly get any more spam than you, think of Bill Gates. The Microsoft Corp. chairman receives about 4 million pieces of e-mail per day, most of it junk, says Steve Ballmer, the company #39;s chief executive."
Sci/Tech,"When Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW ) Chairman and CEO Scott G. McNealy took the stage at a shindig in San Jose #39;s Tech Museum of Innovation on Nov. 15, he unveiled the most important product to come out of his company in nearly a decade."
Sci/Tech,"Video game pioneer Nintendo Co. is no stranger to success, boasting a string of classics ranging from  quot;Donkey Kong quot; and  quot;Super Mario Bros."
Sports,"COLUMBIA, SC -- Lou Holtz told his South Carolina staff and players Thursday that he is retiring after this season, clearing the way for Steve Spurrier to take over as the Gamecocks #39; head coach and complete the handoff between two of college football #39;s "
Sports,"  Midway through the second half Thursday night against St. Mary #39;s, John Calipari, the coach of 24th ranked Memphis, turned to an assistant and said,  quot;These guys won #39;t go away."
Sports,"BRANDON - When NASCAR announced it would experiment with a new points formula to decide the championship this year, it sounded promising, maybe even bold."
World,"For weeks the rhetoric mounted as diplomats shuttled between Tehran and Vienna, seeking a solution to the impasse over Iran #39;s nuclear program."
World,MEPs have voted to approve the new European Commission team. The result was 449 votes in favour to 149 votes against with 82 abstentions.
World,French authorities said they will release medical information on the cause of Yasser Arafat #39;s death to his diplomat nephew today in an effort to quash speculation about a conspiracy to kill the Palestinian leader.
World,"Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh #39;s recent moves to restore peace in Kashmir were encouraged by successful elections in the state in 2002 and positive steps by archrival Pakistan, Indian Ambassador to Washington Ronen Sen said yesterday."
World,The prosecution in Malabo demanded death sentences and jail terms exceeding a century on Thursday for alleged putschists accused of plotting against President Teodoro Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea.
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Review</strong> Very thin, very light - but totally desirable?"
Business,"A group of state, federal, and Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff engineers issued a confidential report in 1997 which concluded that miles of Big Dig tunnel walls were waterproofed with products "
Sports," Top seeded Lleyton Hewitt opened his 2005 singles season with a 2 6, 6 1, 6 1 win over French qualifier Arnaud Clement in a first round match Tuesday at the Australian men's hardcourt tennis championships."
Sports,"Australia reached 84 for one at tea, after bowling the New Zealanders out for 353 just three balls into the second session, on the second day of the First Test in Brisbane."
World,"In extremely blunt terms, the top U.S. trade official said Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay must be more flexible in negotiations aimed at creating a 34-nation free trade agreement spanning the Americas."
Business,"  Natural gas futures closed under  $7 for the first time in over seven weeks, with the first decline in US inventories since late March not influential enough to spark concerns over winter heating fuel supplies."
Business,Specialists hired by the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority have discovered a second section of the Big Dig #39;s Interstate 93 tunnel with a defect similar to 
Business,Continental Airlines said Thursday it is seeking \$500 million more in cuts in wages and benefit reductions. The company said the move is necessary - on top of more than \$1.1 billion in 
Sci/Tech,"Long shunned as a player in US-led international space ventures, China has been admitted to talks with NASA about helping to accomplish President Bush #39;s goals for exploring the moon and Mars."
Sports,"MIYAZAKI, Japan -- Tiger Woods overcame soggy conditions to shoot a 5-under-par 65 for a three-stroke lead Thursday at the Dunlop Phoenix."
Sports,"They may be relatively small and endearing to the rest of the world, but the Kiwis have an amazing ability to irritate Australians."
Sports,"A team in desperate need of a victory and a new star found them at the last second Thursday night. Jamal Crawford, the Knicks #39; main acquisition last summer, banked in a 26 "
Sports,"Packer fans are known for being fanatics, and River Oaks resident Doug Erwin is adding to their lore by recreating the 1967 Ice Bowl."
World,"A Dec. 31 deadline is set for an accord to end the region #39;s 21-year civil war. By EVELYN LEOPOLD. NAIROBI, KENYA - Staking its prestige on Sudan #39;s troubled peace process, the UN Security Council met away from "
World,"YANGON : Myanmar #39;s mass release of nearly 4,000 prisoners has sparked faint hopes for political detainees including pro-democracy figures, but one observer it was aimed at easing international criticism over last month #39;s power struggle."
Sports,"He has always done whatever they've wanted. Troy Brown has run back kickoffs, returned punts, caught passes. He has been the primary receiver, a decoy, a spot rusher. He has been asked to be a team leader, then asked to take a step back and be a team player."
Sports,"Over the years, there have been many jokes about NFL standing for No Fun League, demanding uniformity and squelching individuality."
Sports,"Injured junior forward Craig Smith appears probable, while the status of suspended senior guard Jermaine Watson remains uncertain for Boston College's basketball season opener against the University of Maine tonight at 7:30 at Conte Forum, according to a school official."
Sports,"UNH (8-2) vs. MAINE (5-5) When, where: Tomorrow, 1 p.m., at Orono, Maine. TV, radio: None. Last season: UNH won, 47-27. Comments: UNH will be looking for a repeat of last week's 62-24 victory over Towson, which enabled the Wildcats to take over first place in the Atlantic 10 North and earned earn them a No. 5 ranking in Division ..."
Sports,"College football is big business, but there is still room for players such as Boston College fullback Everett Lee."
Sports,"Last year, Babson captured the New England Women and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) tournament championship in dramatic fashion."
Sports,Enough of the Bowl Championship Series. Enough of coaches sounding like Oliver Stone scripting his latest movie project.
Sports,"WISCONSIN (9-1) vs. IOWA (8-2) When, where: Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m., at Iowa City. TV: ESPN. Last season: Iowa won, 27-21. Comments: No. 9 Wisconsin is looking to bounce back after losing for the first time this season, 49-14, at Michigan State. DB Jim Leonhard has 19 career interceptions, two shy of the school record. QB John Stocco, who is averaging ..."
Business,"Russia sets a date and price for the auction of embattled Russian oil giant Yukos' main unit, as it seeks payment of a massive tax bill."
Business,Irish china and glassmaker Waterford Wedgwood announces a half-year profit thanks to the sale of a former US cookware division.
Business,"With Christmas slightly more than a month away, Salvation Army bell ringers will begin the organization #39;s kettle campaign today at locations across Topeka."
Business,"Manhattan #39;s Union Square has been the site of anti-war demonstrations over the years, but midday Thursday it became the newest battleground in the satellite radio war."
Business,Embattled insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. said yesterday that five members of its board of directors -- all of them executives of the company -- are leaving the board.
Sci/Tech,"When you get frustrated with an avalanche of spams sent to your email box, spare a thought for Bill Gates. The Microsoft Corp. chairman is the world #39;s most spammed person with "
Sci/Tech,Twenty people at Massachusetts colleges are among 761 being sued by the recording industry in its latest attack on illegal file-swappers.
Sci/Tech, Two top Canadian ministers announced this week that they had resolved to cut global warming emissions of cars and trucks sold in Canada by 25 percent by the end of the decade.
Sports,"Over the years, there have been many jokes about NFL standing for No Fun League, demanding uniformity and squelching individuality."
Sports,"Jamal Crawford had been practising crazy shots over and over again recently, preparing himself for the opportunity to make a game-winning basket."
Sports,Rodney Carney scored a career-high 33 points as No. 24 Memphis ended the surprising tournament run of St. Mary #39;s with an 81-66 victory in the semifinals of the Coaches vs.
Sports,Australia were 197 for four in their first innings in reply to New Zealand #39;s 353 when play ended on the second day of their first test at the Gabba on Friday.
Sports,"She has won seven times, claimed another major and went over the \$2 million mark for the fourth consecutive season. But that doesn #39;t mean she came to the ADT Championship to relax."
World,  WASHINGTON   Some disturbing revelations that Iran is trying to adapt its advanced ballistic missiles to carry nuclear warheads could mean that the fanatical Islamic nation is far closer to becoming a nuclear power than had been 
World,Israeli troops mistook three Egyptian police officers for Palestinian militants and shot them dead yesterday along the Gaza Strip #39;s border 
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SYDNEY, Australia -- The last remaining Australian aid agency in Iraq announced Friday it is pulling out following "
World,North Korea Friday denied reports that pictures of leader Kim Jong-il had been removed from public buildings in Pyongyang and that Kim was losing influence.
Business,"Harvard University boosts the local economy by \$3.4 billion a year, and is directly or indirectly responsible for providing the Boston area with more than 48,000 jobs, according to a study commissioned by the university."
Business,A fountain that's planned as a centerpiece for a key stretch of the Rose Kennedy Greenway is drawing objections from Boston residents and a design review panel -- just one month before bidding on construction work is supposed to begin.
Business,"Google Inc. may be subject to the law of gravity, after all. Its shares, which more than doubled in the two months after the company's Aug. 19 initial public offering and traded as high as \$201.60 on Nov. 3, have slipped about 17 percent over the past two weeks. They closed at \$167.54 yesterday, down 2.88 percent for the day, ..."
Business,"Accused embezzler Bradford C. Bleidt checked himself into the psychiatric unit at Massachusetts General Hospital this week, said investigators involved in the case, and they expect him to come forward in the next several days to face the civil charges against him."
World,A Hindu cleric facing murder charges in southern India is sent to police custody for questioning.
Business,  A veteran Food and Drug Administration safety officer yesterday told a Senate hearing inquiring into the abrupt recall of the arthritis drug Vioxx that five other widely used drugs should be either withdrawn or sharply restricted because they have dangerous side effects.
Sports,"North Carolina finally beat Kentucky again, thanks to Rashad McCants and Sean May. Jawad Williams helped a bunch, too. McCants scored 28 points, May had 14 points and 19 rebounds and Williams tipped in a miss "
World,Japanese scientists have built an electronic eye they say could help blind people get around safely.
Business,  Embattled insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. said yesterday that five members of its board of directors    all of them executives of the company    are leaving the board.
Business,"  Mel Karmazin, former president of media conglomerate Viacom Inc. , is joining Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. as chief executive, replacing Joseph Clayton, who is staying on as chairman, the company said yesterday."
Business,"THE REGION Twenty people at Massachusetts colleges are among 761 being sued by the recording industry in its latest attack on illegal file-swappers. Since last year, the Recording Industry Association of America has filed thousands of lawsuits against individuals for trading music recordings over the Internet without making payments to recording companies. The latest round of suits includes people connected ..."
Business,  Oracle Corp. moved closer to victory in its  $8.8 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,"  Four major insurance companies paid a broker tens of millions of dollars in hidden kickbacks in exchange for winning contracts with some of the largest US companies, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi charged yesterday."
World,"  Marking the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic agreement that ended centuries of war and conflict between France and Britain, President Jacques Chirac of France yesterday began a two day visit with Prime Minister Tony Blair by citing the issues that bind the two countries as well as those that divide them."
Business," The U.S. dollar paused near recent  lows Friday but dealers expected selling to resume after a  weekend meeting of G20 finance ministers, while stock investors  sought cover in companies immune to currency risks."
World,  Palestinian officials appealed yesterday for international monitors to help with their presidential elections and urged Israel's unilateral plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip be folded into a stalled international peace plan.
World,"  US troops sweeping through Fallujah yesterday found what appeared to be a command center used by followers of Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al Zarqawi, and a US general expressed confidence the battle for the city has  quot;broken the back of the insurgency. quot;"
World,"  Pakistan's military has been so effective in pressuring Al Qaeda leaders hiding in the tribal region of western Pakistan that Osama bin Laden and his top deputies no longer are able to direct terrorist operations, a senior American commander said yesterday."
World,"  Heroin production is booming in Afghanistan, undermining democracy and putting money in the coffers of terrorists, according to a UN report yesterday that called on US and NATO led forces to get more involved in fighting traffickers."
World,  Prince Charles' tirade against people who aspire to lofty goals beyond their natural talent earned him a rare public rebuke from a senior government minister yesterday    and gasps of disbelief from the British media.
Business,"A Food and Drug Administration official warned Congress yesterday that the FDA would be unable to prevent another episode like the Vioxx case, in which the popular arthritis "
Business,"The dollar sank to a record low against the euro and a 7-month low against the yen Thursday, pressured by expectations that nothing will be done at an upcoming G20 meeting to arrest its fall."
Business,"On a near balmy day, the red-and-green confetti and Christmas carols seemed out of place, but Salvation Army officials hoped their plea Thursday for \$2.1 million in financial assistance rang true."
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages dipped this week. Rates on 30 year, fixed rate mortgages averaged 5.74 percent, mortgage giant Freddie Mac said in its weekly survey released Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Entering an area of pollution regulation that had been solely the federal government #39;s job, California regulators Thursday set fuel standards for watercraft and locomotives "
Sports,"  ELI MANNING is The Prince summoned to make the Giants kings of the NFL again, and New York hasn #39;t hyperventilated over a quarterback like this since Joe Namath rode into town on his white horse and white shoes 40 years ago."
World,A UN survey released this week showed Afghanistan this year supplied 87 percent of the world #39;s opium - the raw material for heroin - following record-high cultivation that has skyrocketed since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.
World,The United Nations started the countdown yesterday: in 89 days time the 128 states who are members of the Kyoto Protocol will be under a legal obligation.
Business,Music giant EMI sees profits fall in the first half of the year after opting to delay its major releases.
Business,"The Russian government plans to sell a majority stake in the main production unit of the embattled Yukos oil company at an auction scheduled for December 19, the Interfax news agency reported Friday."
Business,Audits and lawsuits by the Internal Revenue Service raked in a record \$43.1 billion in taxes last year -- about four times the agency #39;s budget -- as the IRS audited more wealthy individuals 
Business," Battery maker Rayovac Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ROV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ROV.N</A> on  Tuesday said it would buy United Industries Corp., a maker of  lawn and garden products, for about  $476 million in cash and  stock in a bid to diversify its product mix."
Sci/Tech,  The recording industry filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 761 computer users in the latest round of litigation in the record companies #39; effort to stamp out unauthorized trading of music online.
Sci/Tech,"They say the best things come to those who wait.  quot;Halo 2 quot; lives up to the billing, but it sure took long enough. The release date was changed, and changed some more, but Bungie met the expectations."
Sports,FIFA today launched an inquiry into the disgraceful scenes of racist chanting which marred last night #39;s clash between England and Spain in Madrid.
World, Two men were given suspended jail sentences Friday for stealing personal data on subscribers to Japanese broadband services provider Softbank Corp. in an effort to extort money from the company.
Sports,"SUN CITY, South Africa (AFP) - Lee Westwood recovered from three bogeys in the first four holes to post a one-under-par 71 and take the lead after the third round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge."
World," President Bush, meeting with Asian Pacific leaders, is seeking more international backing to both persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions and to take concrete steps to cripple terrorist networks around the world."
World," Boosting homeownership tops President Bush's housing agenda, but the biggest battle facing his administration during the second term is how to overhaul a program that helps 2 million poor families pay their rent."
World," Little noticed in this month's election was that the nation's third biggest vote getter, behind only President Bush and John Kerry, was Sen. Barbara Boxer, a fiery California Democrat who proudly wears her liberalism on her sleeve."
World," Ordinarily, Sen. Rick Santorum might figure to be Sen. Arlen Specter's most public of allies in a fierce and ultimately successful battle for the chairmanship of the Senate Judiciary Committee, one Pennsylvania Republican aiding another in a classic Capitol power struggle."
Sci/Tech,"Ubisoft today announced that Prince of Persia: Warrior Within has been shipped to stores nationwide for the Playstation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC."
World," NAIROBI, Kenya (Reuters) - The Sudanese government and its  southern rebel opponents signed a pledge Friday to complete an  agreement to end a 21-year-old civil war by December 31."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Two blasts destroyed a car  in a Caracas suburb on Thursday and killed its driver, who  Venezuelan authorities believed was a key state prosecutor  leading a probe into opponents of President Hugo Chavez."
Sports,"The term throwing in the towel takes on new meaning this week, thanks again to televisions continuing creative contribution to sport."
Business," The U.S. dollar paused near recent lows Friday but dealers expected selling to resume after a weekend meeting of G20 finance ministers, while stock investors sought cover in companies immune to currency risks."
Business, South Korea's economy achieved lower than expected growth in the three months to September as domestic demand failed to pick up the slack from weakening exports.
Business,"The Russian Federal Property Fund announced on Friday, November 19, that the auction to sell the shares of Yuganskneftegaz, the main production subsidiary of embattled Yukos Oil Company will take place on December 19."
Business,The dollar in London held yesterday #39;s gain from a record low on speculation the Group of 20 largest economies will this weekend voice concern at the currency #39;s drop.
Business,Average customers know the same thing that ministers of high finance understand: It #39;s all about the price. Shoppers Thursday at the Billings Sears store were eager to find out what a proposed 
Business,"Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. named former Viacom Inc. president Mel Karmazin chief executive Thursday, a month after signing talk-show host Howard Stern to lure listeners."
Business,"Roche, OSI Pharmaceuticals and Genentech announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved, after priority review, Tarceva(TM) (erlotinib) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung "
Business,California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi filed a lawsuit Thursday against brokerage Universal Life Resources and a number of major insurance companies as part of an effort  quot;to break up a national industry-wide pattern of kickbacks and hidden fees 
Sci/Tech,"Spanish researchers say they have found the remains of an extinct species of great ape that may have been the last ancestor humans shared with gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans."
Sci/Tech,"Macworld columnist and author, Andy Ihnatko, will speak at the opening of the London Apple Store on Regent Street on November 22. Ihnatko will speak at 7.00pm at Apple #39;s new flagship London store."
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam birdied four of the last five holes Thursday, twice with a 7-iron into greens surrounded by trouble, giving her a 6-under-par 66 and a one-shot lead after the first round "
Sports,"BLACKSBURG, Va.  Virginia Tech scored 24 points off four first-half turnovers and coasted to a 55-6 wipeout of Maryland on Thursday."
Sports,"Century-maker Jacob Oram respected, frustrated and then bludgeoned an all-conquering bowling attack before his own  quot;popgun quot; bowling sent tremors through Australia #39;s top order in the first cricket test today."
Sports,"Lenny Wilkens gave a hint of his plans for puzzling forward Tim Thomas before the game, when he talked about how he had tried to get the 6-10 forward going, but he added,  quot;You know, I can only wait so long with him."
Sports,"PULLMAN - The fact that Washington coaches have nothing to lose worries Cougars coach Bill Doba, who has his team on alert for trick plays."
World,Sudanese government and rebel officials signed an agreement Friday promising to end the 21-year civil war in Sudan by the end of the year in front of the UN Security Council holding a special meeting in Africa.
World,"Approved by two thirds of the MEPs, the Barroso II Commission is due to take office on 22 November. Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage took the shine off the subsequent celebrations by attacking French Transport "
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Sci/Tech, The reigning king of the television DVD is ready to re enter the market.
World," Insurgents battling U.S. and Iraqi forces in the northern city of Mosul have been trying to drag the Kurdish minority into their fight and set off a sectarian war, Kurdish and Arab officials say."
Sci/Tech, Brady Corp. turns to product information management software from FullTilt Solutions so it can more easily handle information on thousands of products. The software also helps Brady manage its online catalog.
Sports,Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou and their coach were charged yesterday with avoiding a drug test on the eve of the Athens Olympics and faking a motorcycle accident hours later.
Sports,Canterbury over Kent -- You can't pick against a school that taught JFK how to play flag football.
Sports,"  NASCAR Nextel Cup Ford 400 qualifying at Homestead, Fla., Speed Channel 3 p.m.    NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Ford 200 at Homestead, Fla., Speed Channel COLLEGE BASKETBALL/MEN 5 p.m.    Marist Classic at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Northeastern vs. Birmingham Southern, WRBB FM (104.9) 7 p.m.    Coaches vs. Cancer Classic third place game at New York, ESPN2 7:30 ..."
Sports,Catching Brian Morrissey is akin to catching a BB with your teeth: It's virtually impossible. But that's the task Brunswick faces tomorrow in a showdown with Governor Dummer for the NEPSAC Congleton-Stokinger title.
Sports,"By now, it's clear that the parity in the NFL this season doesn't mean there are a lot of good teams, but rather a lot of bad ones. More teams have losing records, in fact, than winning ones. There are 14 teams at either 4-5 or 3-6, all of whom will tell you they are still in the playoff hunt."
Sports,"After further review, the ABC promotion for last week's Eagles-Cowboys  quot;Monday Night Football quot; was over the top."
Sports,"Bill Belichick yesterday was so effusive in his praise of the Chiefs, who will oppose his Patriots Monday night, that a passerby at his morning news conference might have believed the Kansas City record to be 30-6 instead of 3-6."
Sports,"While Terrell Owens would never say he's sorry for his flashy touchdown celebrations, he did apologize yesterday to anyone offended by his role in a steamy segment with actress Nicollette Sheridan for the intro to  quot;Monday Night Football. quot;"
Sports,"Despite being the Globe's top-ranked boys' soccer team the entire season, Stoneham has had one goal: winning an elusive outright state championship."
Sports,"Dwight Brewington went 5 for 5 from 3-point range and scored a career-high 21 points last night, leading host Providence to an 89-52 win over Pennsylvania in the second round of the Preseason NIT."
Sports,"During pregame warmups for yesterday's matchup with Taunton to decide the Old Colony League title, Bridgewater-Raynham senior Tony Murdoch sprinted to the corner of the end zone and pulled down a pass with a teammate draped on his back."
Sports,"Up two games to none and holding a 15-11 lead over Melrose in Game 3, Case seemed assured of making another trip to the Division 2 state volleyball finals."
World,"A Dutch team has created the world's biggest digital picture, assembled from 600 individual snaps."
World," Ronald Reagan used it to reach out to the Soviets during the Cold War. Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland's Solidarity movement, likened it to the sun lighting the Earth. Rock band R.E.M. immortalized it in a cynical hit song."
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> said on Thursday its  workhorse commercial computers have smashed the industry's most  demanding tests, which analysts said creates a performance gap  that could put further pressure on Hewlett Packard <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A> or  Sun Microsystems <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SUNW.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SUNW.O</A> to recalibrate their strategies."
Sci/Tech," With most technical issues resolved  and giants like Vodafone Plc signing up customers, 2005 could  be the year when third generation (3G) mobile services finally  gain a global audience."
Sci/Tech," An effort by Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A>  to sell its Itanium 2 chip into high volume, lower end computer  servers has not worked, the president of the world's largest  chip maker said in an interview published on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," An ""electronic eye"" that can be fitted  to a pair of glasses could help the blind cross roads more  safely, scientists said on Friday."
Business,"RBC, 19.11.2004, Moscow 10:54:13.The Russian Finance Ministry has paid \$63.2m in debts to the International Monetary Fund today, the Finance Ministry reported to RBC."
Sci/Tech," quot;Halo 2 quot; continues the story of Master Chief, a genetically enhanced soldier who is the only human ever to successfully defy the Covenant-a coalition of alien races on a murderous march toward Earth."
Sports, British ministers have condemned the  quot;disgraceful quot; racial abuse of England #39;s black players during Wednesday #39;s international friendly against Spain in Madrid and demanded that soccer authorities take action.
Sports,"The bad blood returns! And it may be exactly what the United States needed to turn the tide in the Ryder Cup. Thanks to Englishman -- by birth, really -- Paul Casey, the hugs and kisses the Americans and Europeans "
Sports,Jamal Crawford of the New York Knicks hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to hand the Houston Rockets their sixth loss this season at 93-92 on November 18.
Sports,"Jimmie Johnson went from top contender to also-ran to unbeatable, and now he has all the momentum heading into the last race of the Nextel Cup season."
World," Ukraine's central election  commission meets Tuesday to sign off on the final paperwork  from last month's presidential election, which could see winner  Viktor Yushchenko's victory formally declared at last."
World,AMERICA accused Iran yesterday of trying to adapt its latest ballistic missile to carry nuclear warheads capable of hitting targets as far away as Israel and Cyprus.
World,"The devil dancing in the Middle East is dead. After Arafat used his life to deny Palestinians a national state, Palestinians will now have the chance to use Arafat #39;s death to usher in a new era of compromise."
Sci/Tech,Software developers have made the ISight good for much more than just video chat.
Sci/Tech,Here's what you need to know to get the most desktop for your dollar at any price.
Sci/Tech,"With over 100 exhibitors  #151; including Apple, Adobe, Bose, Epson, HP, Microsoft, Quark and Sony  #151; and more than 20,000 visitors expected during the three-day event  #151; this year #146;s London MacExpo is shaping up as the biggest and best ever staged. Nov 18"
Sci/Tech,Learn how to tell whether you #146;ve turned on Snap to Grid or Keep Arranged by Name for a particular window. It #146;s the latest Mac OS X killer tip at the Apple Pro/ site. Nov 10
Sci/Tech,"With more conservatives in power, the Federal Communications Commission may become more forceful about indecency fines. The agency may even try to expand its jurisdiction into cable TV, satellite radio and the internet. By Randy Dotinga."
Sci/Tech,"Despite burgeoning demand for hybrids, carmakers remain conservative about manufacturing them. So, if you want one, be prepared to wait. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"MarketWatch is sold for \$500 million and Slate is next. Will there be a spate of other sites on the block? Probably, but the most fevered M   #038;A activity will be among blogs. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"The latest installment in this PlayStation 2 action series tries to be all games to all players. To its credit, Jak 3 largely succeeds. By Chris Kohler."
Sci/Tech,"There's no escaping advertising. Show even a modicum of success, and marketers start looking for a way in. Really Simple Syndication feeds are the latest target. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,Researchers discover stem cells that initiate and maintain the growth of brain cancer tumors. The study could lead to new treatments for many types of cancer. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,California's not the only state willing to throw money at the controversial research. Wisconsin's governor plans to spend \$750 million building two research centers and supporting scientists studying cardiovascular illnesses and other diseases.
Sci/Tech,"Fossils of an ape species from about 13 million years ago may have been the last common ancestor of great apes, including humans."
Sci/Tech,"The ability of early human ancestors to run long distances may have influenced the transition to today's body form, researchers report."
Sports, Anthony Harris scored 18 of his career high 23 points in the second half to help Miami upset No. 19 Florida 72 65 Saturday and give first year coach Frank Haith his biggest victory.
Sci/Tech,"Archaeologists in South Carolina announced radiocarbon dates suggesting that people made tools near the Savannah River about 50,000 years ago."
Sci/Tech,Dr. Joseph Weiss was a psychoanalyst and researcher who helped develop an influential theory involving ways that patients confront psychological trauma.
World," Bollywood's Aishwarya Rai is set to star in a Hollywood blockbuster called ""Taj Mahal"", the famous monument to love built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan."
Sci/Tech,The generational divide becomes apparent as families start to think about gift-giving holidays. Advice for shoppers of all ages.
Business,Stocks rose modestly yesterday as investors looked past a mix of economic data and falling profit forecasts from Google and Applied Materials.
Business,"EMI has blamed a weak release schedule for a failure to exploit an improvement in the music sector, with sales falling by more than four times the industry average."
Business,"Actually, Haskins isn #39;t alone. The Internal Revenue Service says it is looking for 329 Nebraskans who have more than \$174,000 in unclaimed federal tax refunds coming their way."
Sports," The Philadelphia 76ers got a firsthand demonstration of why Tim Duncan might be the toughest player in the NBA to defend. Duncan scored a season high 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Spurs to their fifth straight victory, 88 80 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night."
Sports," Annika Sorenstam has nothing left to prove this year. She has won seven times, claimed another major and went over the  #36;2 million mark for the fourth consecutive season. But that doesn't mean she came to the ADT Championship to relax."
Sci/Tech,THE KING of Microsoft his Excellency Williams Gates and his silent voodoo doll Steve Ballmer are claiming to be the world #39;s most spammed men.
Sci/Tech,I #39;ve received lots of e-mail from readers who disagreed with my dissing of the combination laptop and Tablet PC I reviewed Tuesday (catch up online at www.
Sports," Shaun Alexander has always had a knack for getting into the end zone. Lately, Seattle's offensive line has been making it easy for the Seahawks running back to find the open lanes and open field, too."
Sports,"Tim Henman is relishing his Masters Cup eliminator against Russian Marat Safin in Houston tonight. The British No1, who lost to Andy Roddick in his opening match at the \$4.45million end-of-season tournament "
Sports,"Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is known for his cutting wit, and even his star players can wind up on the receiving end. Preseason All-America Hakim Warrick scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half to lead "
Sports,"Roush Racing driver Matt Kenseth, the defending NASCAR champion, will race Sunday in the Ford 400 at Homestead, Fla., the final event in the Nextel Cup series."
Sports,Damien Martyn steadied the ship for Australia with an undefeated half-century after they lost three quick wickets in the post-tea session on the second day of the First Test in Brisbane.
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc.  said it will unveil plans this week for a line of outerwear that uses interactive cell phone and portable music technology in snowboarding jackets, in a bid to win over twentysomethings."
World,"Myanmar #39;s military government has begun to release nearly 4,000 prisoners, including some political detainees, arrested  quot;inappropriately quot; by the dissolved National Intelligence Bureau led by purged prime minister Khin Nyunt."
Business,"Russia moved ahead Friday with plans to break up the country #39;s largest oil producer, announcing it would auction off a majority stake in the main production unit of oil giant OAO Yukos next month."
Business,"Yesterday Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner was speaking about his interview with Larry King in September 1996, during which he denied any tensions in Disney boardroom giving praises to Disneys President Michael Ovitz, while in fact persuading other "
Business,"Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said it would report preliminary results of its \$8.8 billion hostile tender offer for PeopleSoft (PSFT."
Business,"LONDON : British music group EMI reported a fall in interim profits as sales dropped by 11.4 percent, reflecting a release schedule skewed towards the second half and the strength of sterling."
Business," Last night, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Tarceva, a pill that extends survival in advanced non small cell lung cancer patients for whom chemotherapy has failed."
Business,"Buoyed by the strong performance of ESPN and its other cable channels, the Walt Disney Company said yesterday that its profit rose 24 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter."
Business,"INTEL, the worlds largest company making computer microchips, said it expected a much better performance in the first half of next year."
Business,"Target #39;s decision to ban Salvation Army bell ringers from its 1,313 locations nationwide has hit Allentown this holiday season."
Business,"Sharper Image Corp., a retailer of personal and home electronics, posted a third-quarter loss Thursday, saying same-store sales slipped and that the presidential election campaign hurt business."
Business,"Negotiators gathered Friday at the World Trade Organization for formal farm talks, capping a weeklong series of informal discussions on ways to reach a wider-ranging liberalization accord by the end of 2005."
Sci/Tech,When Steve Ballmer wants to make a stir he makes sure that he makes a big one. At the same venue where he spoke of Bill Gates receiving 4 million emails a day he also chose the meeting of Asian Government 
Sci/Tech,"Paleontologiosts from the Miguel Crusafont Institute of Paleontology and the Diputacisn de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain have found a fossil of a new ape species called Pierolapithecus catalaunicus, or its close relative that might have been the last "
Sci/Tech,The industry filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 761 computer users in the latest round of litigation in the record companies #39; effort to stamp out unauthorized trading of music online.
Sci/Tech,"MSN Thursday extended for one year its partnership with sponsored-search listings provider Overture Services, a Yahoo! subsidiary."
Sci/Tech,"As Apple puts the finishing touches to its new London store for Saturday #39;s grand opening, it appears that punters eager to lay their hands on the firm #39;s iconic iPod music player when the doors open could be disappointed."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., the world #39;s largest software maker, has expanded its flagship MSN Hotmail internet email service to include European and Japanese domain names, it said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a scene close to the beginning of Half-Life 2 of an urban vista in which a flock of birds flies toward a pale ecru sky against the backdrop of a very tall, black, ominous building."
Sci/Tech,"While the first of the new-generation handheld gaming systems hits Canadian stores Sunday, consumers will have to wait a while before they see all of the Nintendo DS #39;s bells and whistles."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s no secret that savvy online travelers in search of the best deal on an airline ticket, hotel room or car rental have long followed Smokey Robinson #39;s admonishment: You #39;d better shop around."
Sci/Tech,"ITunes has been a success for a number of reasons. Backed by a respected name (Apple), it offers a massive, ever-expanding library of songs at appealing prices."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems has posted the next version of its Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) to the developer community for early review and feedback.
Sports," Seattle at Toronto (7 p.m. EST). The SuperSonics, winners of eight straight, face Vince Carter and the Raptors."
Sports,Tim Henman faces a must-win clash against Russian Marat Safin on Saturday as he bids to reach the semi-finals of the Masters Cup in Houston.
Sports,"WHEN Patrick Vieira got back to Arsenal #39;s training ground yesterday, he will not have been shocked to encounter England left back Ashley Cole still shaking with rage."
Sports,"London has unveiled its detailed plans to stage the 2012 Olympics, promising a Games of excellence without extravagance. Bid chief Sebastian Coe said on Friday the city would "
Sports,"Reuters Rio de Janeiro Nov 18: World champions Brazil crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat in Ecuador yesterday while home wins for Peru, Colombia and Uruguay kept the South American World Cup qualifying group wide open."
Sports,"Dutch driver Christian Albers is to test drive for Jordan at Jerez in Spain on December 1, the Formula One team said on Friday. Albers, 25, was set to test for Jordan, who have a "
Sports,"Its been a dozen years since the final race of the NASCAR season could promise this kind of suspense. When the checkered flag drops Sunday with the Nextel Cup Chase championship on the line, three of the "
Sports,"Locked in combat at the top of the Primera Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid renew their rivalry at the Nou Camp on Saturday (kickoff 2100 GMT) in the most keenly awaited Spanish derby for years."
Sports,"Honda has agreed to buy a 45 percent holding in the BAR Formula One team, the revelations of the 2004 season. Honda, the team #39;s engine maker, agreed to buy the majority "
Sports,"After several days of debate about whether the Giants made the right decision in turning their playoff hopes over to the No. 1 pick in this year #39;s draft, the anticipation of what will take "
Sports,"If it #39;s the final of the PACE Canadian Squash Classic, then Jonathon Power must be involved. But it was only with a hard victory that took 91 minutes last night that Power, who beat Anthony Ricketts, will "
Sports,"It #39;s Big Game week in the Bay Area, and Jeff Tedford has dominated the headlines. The California coach preaches a team-first dogma, so he probably wasn #39;t happy that speculation about his future swamped the pregame coverage."
Sports, The accolades flow when Louisiana Tech coach Jack Bicknell talks about the Boise State football team.
Sports, Tiger Woods reiterated his criticism of the PGA of America on Friday for its decision to pass over close friend Mark O'Meara as captain of the 2006 Ryder Cup team.
World,A statement by US Secretary of State Colin Powell revealing information about Iranian efforts to obtain nuclear weapons has created a stir in Washington.
World,French President Jacques Chirac today spoke of the true friendship between his country and Britain but again stressed his opposition to the kind of military intervention which started the war in Iraq.
World,"George W. Bush, Vladimir Putin, and leaders from other 19 Asian - Pacific nations including China #39;s Hu Jintao and Japan #39;s Junichiro Koizumi are beggining to arrive in Santiago to attend to Chile #39;s APEC summit on Saturday."
World,Pakistan #39;s president says he is not happy with all of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh #39;s comments this week about the disputed territory of Kashmir.
World, Members of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s right wing Likud party expressed concern on Friday that the hawkish premier had gone soft on the Palestinians since Yasser Arafat died last week.
World,"Britain #39;s Prince Charles always prides himself on being a man of the people. But with one gruff memo about not all men being equal, the heir to the throne has tarnished his populist credentials."
World,Many US businesses are already introducing greenhouse gas reduction programs despite their government #39;s failure to ratify the Kyoto Protocol on climate change.
World,"backed Iraqi commandos were poised Friday to storm rebel strongholds in the northern city of Mosul, as US military commanders said they had  quot;broken the back quot; of the insurgency with their assault on the former rebel bastion of Fallujah."
World,The African Union on Friday hailed the convening of the inaugural summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region as an important event in history.
Business, The dollar dropped to within half a cent of this week's record low against the euro and hit 7 1/2 month lows on the yen on Friday as traders took the view that world finance chiefs would not try to slow the dollar's slide.
Business, Oracle Corp.  said it would report preliminary results of its  #36;8.8 billion hostile tender offer for PeopleSoft  as soon as practicable after 1 a.m. EST Saturday.
Business," Oil prices rose on Friday as tight supplies of distillate fuel, including heating oil, ahead of the northern hemisphere winter spurred buying."
Business, Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the world's 20 most powerful nations were gathering for a weekend G20 summit in which exchange rates are expected to figure prominently.
Business,"An FDA official named and shamed several drugs offered by major drugs companies, causing their shares to fall sharply in early trading."
Business,The World Bank says it is ready to offer economic assistance to Kashmir to help promote the peace process in the region.
Business, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday the United States should cut its budget gap to foster a more balanced pattern of global trade and avoid painful economic consequences.
Business," The persistence of bloated U.S. trade deficits over time can pose a risk to the U.S. economy, which thus far has proven resilient, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Friday. Policy makers must not get lulled into a sense of complacency, he said."
Business,U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday the United States should cut its\budget gap to foster a more balanced pattern of global trade and avoid painful economic consequences.
Business,Futures point to lower open for US markets as investors look to catch their breath. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Stocks looked to open lower Friday as investors appeared ready to consolidate the gains of the past three weeks.
Business,OPTUS and Vodafone yesterday formalised an alliance in which they will together spend \$1 billion on third-generation mobile phone networks.
Business,Delta Air Lines Inc. said Friday it is extending the offer to exchange up to \$680 million in three series of newly issued senior secured notes to the holders of \$2.6 billion of outstanding unsecured debt securities and enhanced pass through certificates.
Sci/Tech," Southern India's Kerala state plans to create a 1,000 acre (400 hectare) zone called ""Smart City,"" where technology companies from around the world will be invited to set up operations, an official said Friday."
Sports," Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is known for his cutting wit, and even his star players can wind up on the receiving end. Preseason All America Hakim Warrick scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half to lead the fifth ranked Orange to a 71 58 victory over No. 12 Mississippi State on Thursday night in the semifinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic."
Sci/Tech," Amazon.com Inc.  Chairman and Chief Executive Jeff Bezos sold a total of 450,000 shares in the online retailer this week, for a total of  #36;18.2 million, according to regulatory filings."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, has expanded its flagship MSN Hotmail internet email service to include European and Japanese domain names, it said on Friday."
World," LONDON (AP)   EMI Group PLC, one of the world's Big Three music companies, reported a fall in sales and a net loss for the first half of its fiscal year Friday but said it expected an improvement in the second half when its album release schedule kicks in."
Sci/Tech, Software developers have made the ISight good for much more than just video chat.
World," A suicide car bomber rammed into a police patrol in Baghdad on Friday, killing one policeman, police and hospital officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates is claiming the most spammed person in the world. Microsoft Corp. Chairman receives 4 million spam messages in his email every day, according to his silent voodoo doll Steve Ballmer."
Sci/Tech,Could Half-Life 2 possibly live up to the hype? After almost two years of tantalising previews and infuriating delays it #39;s safe to say that this is the most highly-anticipated computer game of all time.
Sci/Tech,"Three more vulnerabilities in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer 6.0 browser were disclosed by Danish security vendor Secunia. By Gregg Keizer, TechWeb News."
Sci/Tech,"When Che Carsner wanted to find discount airline tickets for his parents from the Miami area to New York, he knew where to look. Carsner, a Manhattan real-estate agent logged onto Kayak."
Sci/Tech," Uno, dos, tres, CATORCE! The TV quakes as a euphoric punk holler, stabbing guitar and muscle bound rhythms roar over convulsive images of rock stars in silhouette. The iPod ad touting U2's Vertigo  isn't your father's Oldsmobile commercial, but it is a commercial, and that's stirring debate among rock 'n' roll old schoolers and within the band's vigilant following."
Sports,"Honda Motor Co., Japan #39;s third- largest carmaker, said it will take 45 percent stake in British American Tobacco Plc #39;s Formula One team, owning part of a team for the first time in 36 years."
Sports,"There is a strange La Liga round of fixtures in store, mainly because its difficult to tell if more than one game is taking place."
Sports,"(Columbia-AP) Nov. 19, 2004 - Following news Lou Holtz announced his pending retirement to his Gamecock players before practice Thursday, the attention of South Carolina fans turns to the man who will reportedly replace him, Steve Spurrier."
Sports,"IN MOST years, the Big Game has been so in tradition only, with die- hard alums from Stanford and Cal seeing the contest as a chance to salvage so- so seasons."
World," ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP)   Kazakhstan's oil minister said Friday the government wants to buy British Gas's entire stake in a project to develop a giant oil field in the Caspian Sea, according to a news report."
World,NAIROBI Sudan #39;s government and insurgents in the south signed a pledge Friday to end Africa #39;s longest running civil war by Dec. 31.
World,The dollar dropped to within half a cent of this week #39;s record low against the euro and hit 7-1/2-month lows on the yen on Friday as traders took the view that world finance 
Sci/Tech," More severe tropical cyclones, heatwaves and a dramatic shift in rainfall patterns could batter Asia by the end of the century as its factories boom, a leading climate expert told Asian chief executives on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Even though nearly two thirds of coral reefs are now officially endangered, some are bouncing back despite warmer oceans and pollution, giving hope the marine marvels are not completely doomed, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," Just how similar are the Japanese and Indonesians, apart from being Asians?"
World," Sudan's government and southern rebels  vowed on Friday to end Africa's longest civil war by Dec. 31,  signing a pledge in front of 15 U.N. Security Council envoys  who flew in from New York to demand the fighting stop."
Sci/Tech," CLONING DECLARATION: U.N. diplomats are poised to approve a draft declaration to outlaw human cloning, a non binding agreement that would not outlaw research cloning."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinian Authority  on Friday rejected Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's new  and seemingly softer terms for restarting peace talks, saying  he should drop all conditions for dialogue."
World," The group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab  al Zarqawi said it beheaded two Iraqi soldiers in broad  daylight in Mosul, a statement found on an Islamist Web site on  Friday said."
World," YANGON, Myanmar (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta freed at least  two dozen members of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's  political party Friday during a mass release of 4,000 people  detained ""inappropriately"" by the intelligence machine purged  last month."
World," South Korean police used water cannon in  central Seoul Friday to disperse at least 15,000 farmers  protesting against a government plan to further ease  restrictions on rice imports."
World,"A Sri Lankan high court judge and his bodyguard are shot dead in the capital, Colombo, police say."
World,"Giving HIV-positive children a common antibiotic could nearly halve the death rate, the UN says."
World,"The Philippine military said Friday rescuers have recovered 484 bodies from landslides and flash floods in an eastern province, bringing the toll from this week #39;s powerful rainstorm to 527 people."
World,Andy Roddick beats Marat Safin in two tie-breaks to reach the Masters Cup semis.
World,Tiger Woods says Mark O'Meara should have been named US Ryder Cup captain for 2006.
World,Belgian police arrest a man suspected of threatening to kill a senator who criticised fundamentalist Muslims.
World,Egypt asks the US to hand over five of its citizens detained at the American military base at Guantanamo Bay.
World,House and Senate negotiators were close to a deal to enact the major recommendations of the Sept. 11 commission.
World,A federal prosecutor made a comment suggesting that a Virginia man held in a Saudi Arabian prison had been tortured.
World,"<p></p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Two blasts destroyed a carin a Caracas suburb Thursday and killed its driver, whoVenezuelan authorities believed was a key state prosecutorleading a probe into opponents of President Hugo Chavez.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"To 'maximise benefits for patients', of course..."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Inspired thinks big but lacks the content
Sci/Tech,<strong>FoTW</strong> AV specialist throws wobbler
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> An eclectic postbag
World,"A suicide car bomber plowed into a Shiite mosque in Baghdad after dawn prayers on Friday, killing 14 people and stoking fears that sectarian divisions over when to hold elections could bring further bloodshed."
Sci/Tech,But look to lawsuit stick rather than iTunes carrot for the cause
Sci/Tech,Experiment confines workers to their homes for two days to try teleworking.
World," A double suicide car bomb attack has devastated a police station just outside Baghdads fortified Green Zone, killing seven people and wounding 57 in the latest strike against Iraqs beleaguered security forces."
Business," The dollar slipped  on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's remarks on the U.S. trade gap and on foreign demand for dollar denominated  assets."
Business," The dollar slipped  on Friday, after  Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's remarks on the U.S.  trade gap and on foreign demand for dollar denominated  assets."
Business," Stock futures pointed to a flat market  open on Friday, with higher oil prices and weakness in drug  maker stocks offsetting better than expected earnings from  entertainment company Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A>."
Business, Oil prices climbed on Friday as tight  supplies of distillate fuels ahead of the northern hemisphere  winter spurred buying.
Sports,VIKRAM SOLANKI smashed an 89-ball hundred to keep England on course for a series whitewash. The Worcestershire captain hit exactly 100 in the third one-dayer at the Queens Club in Bulawayo 
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> said it would  report preliminary results of its  $8.8 billion hostile tender  offer for PeopleSoft <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> as soon as practicable after 1  a.m. EST Saturday."
Business," J.M. Smucker Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SJM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SJM.N</A> on Friday  posted higher quarterly profit as improved sales at its Jif  peanut butter and Smucker's jelly business helped offset higher  raw material costs and a loss on the sale of its Brazilian  unit."
Business," Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AVNC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AVNC.O</A>, which recently saw a large contract end with  GlaxoSmithKline Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GSK.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GSK.L</A>, said Friday it has enough funds to  operate though at least early 2006, and outlined a plan to cut  costs."
Sports,"Chelsea are bad for football, it #39;s true; but they are also very good at it. Not something you could say about Titus Bramble, say."
Sci/Tech,"Phishing is a growing form of online fraud that blends old-fashioned confidence scams with innovations in technological trickery. In the second part of our two-part series, washingtonpost.com explores how banks, Internet service providers and other online businesses are trying to make e-commerce safe for their customers.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Southern India's Kerala state plans to create a 1,000-acre (400-hectare) zone called ""Smart City,"" where technology companies from around the world will be invited to set up operations, an official said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The last time Nintendo Co. tried two screens, the result was a head-splitting virtual reality goggle called Virtual Boy that quickly flopped in the mid-1990s."
Sports,"Celtic have moved top of the Scottish Premier League, for 24 hours at least, after John Hartson #39;s double gave them a 2-1 victory over Hibernian."
Sports,"Arsenal won for the first time in five games Saturday, getting two goals from Thierry Henry to beat Birmingham 3-0 in the Premier League."
World," An Afghan court is expected to announce a  verdict on Saturday in a closed door trial of a man accused of  killing four foreign journalists, including two from Reuters,  just after the fall of the Taliban three years ago."
World,The Sudanese government and southern rebels vowed today to end Sudan's long civil war by the end of this year.
Business,Nike co-founder Phil Knight has announced that he will step down as chief executive and president of the company. The 66-year-old notified the company #39;s board of directors at 
Business,"MOSCOW The government on Friday set the stage for the resolution of the  quot;Yukos affair, quot; setting an auction date for the prize asset of Yukos, the country #39;s No."
Business,"LONDON, November 19 (newratings.com) The share price of the global music company, EMI (EMI.ETR), appreciated nearly 10 to 228.5p on the London Stock Exchange today, after the company guided to improved full year results, despite posting ay/y decline "
Business,"Waterford Wedgwood PLC, the debt-laden maker of luxury homewares, reported a slight half-year profit but heavy operating losses Friday as it continued to suffer from the weak US dollar."
Business,THE race to get a widespread third generation mobile phone network in Australia started in earnest yesterday with Optus and Vodafone agreeing to a joint venture network.
Business,"Intel Corp., the world #39;s largest computer chip maker, said it would spend \$40 million to expand in the southern Indian city of Bangalore over the next two years, maintaining its spending rate since the start of 2003."
Business,"The 12th annual Kettle Kick-off Holiday Luncheon on Thursday raised \$150,305 for Christmas food baskets, meals, toys and other services for needy people during the holidays and throughout the year."
Business,Another new policy at Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (nyse: MMC - news - people ): The insurer said yesterday that five directors--all company executives--are leaving its board.
World,"Iraqi forces, backed by U.S. soldiers, stormed one of the major Sunni Muslim mosques in Baghdad after Friday prayers, opening fire and killing at least three people, witnesses said. Another raid overnight at a hospital allegedly used by insurgents in Mosul led to three arrests, the military said."
Business,The US Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that Senate testimony by a veteran FDA researcher regarding safety risks for five drugs does not reflect the views of the agency.
Business,"ORRVILLE, Ohio - JM Smucker Co. said on Friday that earnings for its second quarter were up 18 percent, helped by a 57 percent increase in sales stemming from its acquisition of International Multifoods Corp."
Business,"NEW YORK_Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. is bringing in another big gun from the media world, tapping Mel Karmazin, the former president of media giant Viacom Inc."
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) continued its hard line approach to music sharing across P2P networks with a round of copyright infringement lawsuits targeting 761 alleged illegal file sharers.
Sci/Tech,"Is an older Sun a mellower Sun? Scott McNealy, Sun Microsystems chairman and CEO, said at a press conference this week to introduce the companys Solaris 10 operating system that hed just turned 50 over the weekend."
Sci/Tech,"On Saturday, November 20th 2004, Apple will open its first European Retail Store on Regent Street in the West End of London. There those with an interest to do so will be able in a kind of adventure shop to "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s flagship Internet Explorer has once again come under the spotlight, albeit for all the wrong reasons. Two more vulnerabilities were uncovered in the widely used Web browser version 6, according to security firm Secunia."
Sci/Tech,"The Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first European mission to do so. On Monday, Smart 1 began firing its ion engine to bring it into lunar orbit."
Sports,London revealed its detailed plans for hosting the 2012 Olympic Games today with bid chief Sebastian Coe promising they would be a  quot;games for the next generation quot;.
Business,The head of the mechanics union at US Airways said yesterday the group is not optimistic about reaching an agreement with the airline before a critical hearing Thursday and raised the prospect that the unit could walk off the job if a court allows the current labor contract to be voided.
Sports,Club football returns and the weekend begins at Old Trafford as Charlton make the trip north to Manchester. Following a week of recriminations and fallout from the international friendlies and World 
Sports,The win moves the Hokies to 8-2 overall and to 5-1 in the ACC while the Terps fall to 4-6 overall and to 2-5 in the league. Virginia Tech controls its own destiny in the ACC race.
Sports,"A: One race to go, and the tension is so thick, noted outdoorsman Ward Burton could barely slice it with a big, scary hunting knife."
Business,Post reporters Sara Goo and Keith Alexander share holiday travel stories and discuss how the airlines handled what was one of the biggest holiday travel fiascos in years.
World, Uproar between government and royalty broke out throughout the corridors of power yesterday in reaction to Prince Charles #39; apparent belief that people should not rise above their station.
World,"WITH the reality of democratic elections across the West Bank and Gaza now sinking in, Palestinian political leaders yesterday began jockeying in earnest for position and advantage, as new coalitions and obscure candidates emerged."
World," Iraqi national guardsmen raided a Sunni mosque in Baghdad after Friday prayers, sparking bloody clashes, an AFP correspondent reported, while in the northern city of Mosul US backed Iraqi commandos were poised to storm rebel strongholds."
Business," European stocks hit a new 2 1/2 year  high on Tuesday as a slide in oil prices and a rise in the  dollar fueled confidence in the global economy, but a glum  Christmas report from Woolworths weighed on UK retailers."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has cobbled together dozens of third-party software plug-ins and add-ons that enhance IE and provided links to them from its Windows Marketplace site.
Business,"The New York Times on the Web won an award from the Online News Association for commentary by Nicholas Kristof, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times."
World,"The leaders of Japan and China agreed to a one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of a summit, overcoming a diplomatic impasse between the Asian powers that have been increasingly at odds."
Business," Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Canada #39;s biggest supermarket chain, says its third quarter profit rose 18 per cent to  $258 million as sales increased six per cent."
Business," Wholesale sales declined for the first time in seven months in September, Statistics Canada says. Sales fell by 1.9 per cent from August, to  $37.6 billion."
Business,"A month after signing Stern to a five-year deal, Manhattan-based Sirius said yesterday its new chief executive is Mel Karmazin, the former head of media conglomerate Viacom who was successful "
Business,"One of the biggest fund-raising efforts of the year is about to begin for the Salvation Army: the Christmas kettle drive. In Flagstaff, the drive will kick off the day after Thanksgiving outside "
Business, The dollar fell under 103 yen on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said large interventions in the currency market do not create protracted changes in exchange rates but have some effect.
Business, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that Senate testimony by a veteran FDA researcher regarding safety risks for five drugs does not reflect the views of the agency.
Sci/Tech, quot;You Got Served quot; is the title of one movie a New York-area person is accused of making available for download over the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla #39;s new Firefox Web browser can make believers even out of loyal Internet Explorer proponents. By Scot Finnie, Desktop Pipeline."
Sports,AUSTRALIAN crowds are familiar with the sight of a big-hitting left-hander wandering to the wicket at No.7 and turning a Test match on its head.
Business," The insatiable foreign demand for  dollar holdings would eventually fall as investors diversify,  U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday in  remarks that landed hard on the dollar."
World,"PLO leader Mahmud Abbas stepped up calls Friday to end  quot;armed chaos quot; engulfing the occupied territories, as the new Palestinian leadership readied the ground for presidential elections in January."
World,"Europe #39;s integration project is historically unprecedented. For the past millennium, Europe has lived in an uneasy equilibrium, giving birth to every great empire that dominated and pacified the world in the last 500 years."
Sports,"rounder Jacques Kallis will play in the first test against India starting on Saturday after recovering from a side strain, but is unlikely to bowl."
Business," Russia pressed ahead on Friday with the  last step in the destruction of oil major YUKOS, saying it will  auction its main Siberian unit on Dec. 19 for  $8.65 billion and  hit it with a new tax claim."
Business," Loblaw Cos Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=L.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">L.TO</A>, Canada's  largest grocery store chain, reported a higher third quarter  profit on Friday, as stronger sales in non food categories  helped boost overall sales by 6 percent."
Business,The entertainment giant wraps up a successful fiscal year and sets the course for consistent growth.
Business," Stock futures pointed to a flat market  open on Friday, with higher oil prices and drug maker stocks  weighing on Wall Street after Thursday's late session rally."
Business, Audio technology company Dolby  Laboratories Inc. filed on Friday to raise as much as  $460  million in an initial public offering of Class A common stock.
Business," YUKOS' foreign investors accused Russia  on Friday of attempting to steal the oil giant's key unit  Yugansk and threatened to sue after Moscow set a Dec. 19 fire  sale of its assets, sending the stock collapsing by 25 percent."
Business, The euro steadied just below the 1.30 dollar mark as the markets positioned themselves for this weekend #39;s G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bankers in Berlin.
Business,"Loblaw Cos. said third-quarter net income rose 19 percent as the company, Canada #39;s largest supermarket chain, cut distribution costs and sold more of its profitable nonfood goods."
Business," (Business Wire)   Nov. 19, 2004    NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq:NVDA) and Intel Corporation today announced the companies have signed a broad, multi year patent cross license agreement "
Business,"US stocks opened flat on Friday, with higher oil prices and shares of drugmakers weighing on Wall Street after Thursday #39;s late-session rally."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has told Asian government leaders at a forum in Singapore that they could face patent lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of Windows software.
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc., the leader in online search engines, is setting out to make better sense of all the scholarly work stored on the Web."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp is following rival Microsoft Corp in making its security patching schedule more predictable for customers. Unlike Microsoft, which faces more scrutiny from security researchers and patches every month, Oracle will patch quarterly."
Sci/Tech,"AOL will be adding a host of new features designed to combat spam, virii and spyware to version 9.0 of its browser. The package, known as  #39;AOL 9.0 Security Edition #39; is a free download which was available from Thursday."
Sports,"In a move to protect Spain #39;s image and bid for the 2012 Olympics, Spanish leaders stressed that its citizens and sports fans are not racist."
Sports, A 70 0 beating of Canada was effectively a warmup for new England coach Andy Robinson. Now Clive Woodward #39;s successor has a real challenge when Tri Nations champion South Africa returns to Twickenham to make up for a 53 3 loss two years ago.
World, The European Union said Friday its system of protecting names for regionally produced foods such as Champagne and Parma ham was strengthened by an initial ruling from the World Trade Organization.
World,A government minister today dismissed the Prince of Wales as  quot;old-fashioned and out of time quot; with  quot;patronising quot; views on the education system.
World,The Palestinian Authority Friday failed its first post-Arafat test to determine whether or not it was serious about making peace with Israel.
World," Having reached out to Kashmiris during a two day visit to the region, the prime minister heads this weekend to the country's volatile northeast, where public anger is high over alleged abuses by Indian soldiers."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The British Columbia government does not have to pay for a  costly early childhood treatment for autism, the Supreme Court of Canada said Friday."
World," DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - U.N Secretary General Kofi Annan  urged leaders of Africa's resource-rich but blood-soaked Great  Lakes region on Friday to implement a peace plan that could  herald a ""new era"" for millions of Africans."
World,The French president Jacques Chirac lays a wreath at the tomb of Edward VII on the final day of his visit to Britain.
Business,"Nvidia Corp., a maker of computer video cards, on Friday said it inked a multiyear patent cross-licensing agreement with Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech,"According to a recent report from a research group, Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer at an Asian Government Leaders Forum in Singapore claimed that Linux violates more than 228 patents."
Sports,"The Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors are reportedly talking about a seven-player blockbuster trade involving Vince Carter that could amount to a wish granted for the disgruntled superstar, according to a broadcast report."
Sports, Organizers of the 2006 Winter Olympics insist the games are on track despite a  #36;242 million budget shortfall and a police investigation into possible fixing of construction contracts.
Business," The dollar slumped across the board,  plunging to four and a half year lows against the yen on  Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said  demand for U.S. assets could decline at some point given the  size of the current account deficit."
Business,  A Food and Drug Administration official is defending the agency #39;s action with regards to Vioxx. The drug was taken off the market Sept.
Business,Stocks fell modestly Friday as Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sounded a warning over the nation #39;s spiraling trade deficit.
World," Hicks Muse Tate  amp; Furst Inc. said Friday that it has bought a majority stake in Jimmy Choo, the British based luxury shoe label, in a deal valued at 101 million pounds ( #36;187 million)."
Sci/Tech, Sirius Satellite Radio's hiring of former Viacom President Mel Karmazin as its new chief executive is its most aggressive move yet to steal market share away from larger rival XM Satellite Radio. It's also the clearest signal so far that the satellite upstarts intend to be real competitors in the media world.
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America has filed new lawsuits against 761 people who allegedly use peer-to-peer software to trade music files without permission, the trade group announced this week."
Sci/Tech,"based Gateway refreshed its lineup of personal computers yesterday, introducing two new Media Center PCs. The company #39;s 3250X Media Center PC and 7200S Media Center PC both use Microsoft #39;s new Windows "
Sports, The New York Knicks hope to get back to .500 this evening when they conclude a four game road trip against the Dallas Mavericks at the AmericanAirlines Center.
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin said there could be no authoritarian rule in the Russian Federation. Commenting on statements by some Western political analysts that totalitarian rule could be established 
Sports,"Tyler Palko tosses a career-high 411 yards and five touchdowns to push No. 19 Pittsburgh over South Florida, 43-14, on Satudray."
Sci/Tech,"Do you find yourself unsatisfied, but unable to work out why?  Do you find yourself nodding during Fight Club when Tyler Durden tells his recruits that their struggle is a philosophical one... only to be dismayed with his idea of a solution?  Is everything okay, but nothing great?    You could well be a comfort addict. "
Sci/Tech,<em>Alien</em> star turns space tourist
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Starmap points the way forward
Sci/Tech,EMI sees download music sales rise by nearly 600 in the six months to the end of September and says they are becoming a major part of its business.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp., the world's largest  software maker, has expanded its flagship MSN Hotmail internet  email service to include European and Japanese domain names, it  said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Fraudulent phishing e-mail is forcing businesses to reconsider how they communicate with their customers online. Join Dave Jevans, chairman of the Anti-Phishing Working Group, as he discusses this growing form of online fraud with washingtonpost.com reporter Brian Krebs."
Sci/Tech,"You might have thought that Sirius got serious when it hired Howard, but the second-place satellite radio company is upping some serious ante now by enlisting former Viacom President Mel Karmazin. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,Plus: Salesforce quarterly revenue rises...Write-downs widen DirecTV's loss...Time Warner net income slips...Cell phone unit shores up Verizon.
Sci/Tech,"The big, bulky tube television is ready to get a leaner look--and to challenge flat panels at their own game. Meanwhile, TV tuners are headed to new PCs."
Sports, Britain's David Coulthard says he will  be back in Formula One next year and hinted Saturday that a  move to the Red Bull Racing Formula One team was imminent.
Business,"The US dollar fell yesterday against all the major currencies on international exchange markets except the Canada dollar. The Euro climbed to \$1.3074 against US dollar, breaking a new record."
Business,Stocks rose modestly in uninspired trading Thursday as investors looked past a mix of economic data and falling profit forecasts from from Google Inc.
Business,"DOTHAN, Ala. - Video rental chain Movie Gallery Inc. on Friday said it has made an offer to acquire Hollywood Entertainment Corp., countering a \$700 million takeover proposed last week by Blockbuster Inc."
Business,"New York state #39;s pension fund, the nation #39;s second largest, said on Friday it plans on tendering its 2.2 million shares of PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"The world #39;s third largest music label, EMI, saw its revenues from digital music increase by more than 300 per cent in the six months to 30 September, the company said today."
Sci/Tech,A San Lorenzo man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that he defrauded EBay users in online auction for rare Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan sports cards.
Sci/Tech,"After much publicity and anticipation, America Online launched AOL 9.0 Security Edition. America Online made news when it announced that AOL 9.0 Security Edition would include McAfee VirusScan Online for free as part of basic membership."
Sports,"Football #39;s world governing body, Fifa, has said that it will launch a full investigation into the racist abuse meted out by Spanish spectators at England #39;s recent friendly international."
Sports,"Virginia Tech quarterback Bryan Randall (3) twarts the tackle of Maryland #39;s Dominique Foxworth (6) during first half action of the Maryland-Va Tech Atlantic Coast Conference college football game at Lane stadium in Blacksburg, Va."
Sports,"According to a report in the Ottawa Sun, an NHL agent has lost his certification for leaking information about a players #39; association website to a reporter from a Minnesota newspaper."
World,"We are approaching Thanksgiving. For an American, no matter where you are on the planet, that means it #39;s time to stop and take stock of all we have for which we should all be grateful."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon signaled that he is dropping what was once his key demand for resuming peace talks - a Palestinian crackdown on militant groups.
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone Group, Europe's largest mobile phone operator, is testing several network systems from Chinese manufacturers with the intention of purchasing equipment within the next few years."
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest mobile operator, has developed a common software platform that can run on both the Linux and Symbian operating systems used in its 3G (third generation) mobile phones, the company said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The California Employees' Retirement System (Calpers) is tendering its 1.5 million PeopleSoft shares to Oracle, giving the hostile suitor a boost in the final days of its takeover bid."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo and SBC Communications will collaborate to extend to cell phones and home entertainment devices some of the online services and content they currently provide to PC users.
Business,The dollar fell to its lowest in more than four years against the yen and dropped versus the euro after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said foreign investors will tire of financing the record current-account deficit.
Business,"FRANKFURT Choosing this German city to be the home of the European Central Bank and its new currency, the euro, was a diplomatic challenge worthy of Talleyrand."
Business,"SEOUL, Nov 19, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- A World Trade Organization panel has ruled in favor of South Korea #39;s Hynix Semiconductor Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Steve Ballmer said he, too, is among the most spammed people in the world because he gives out his e-mail address in nearly every speech he makes."
Sci/Tech,"SMART-1, the European Space Agency craft currently in orbit around the moon, makes use of a technology that was pure science fiction until the 1960s - the ion drive."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s the fight computer gamers have been waiting for. But the latest duel between wise old master Nintendo and challenger Sony is not taking place on a TV screen.
World,"The Sudanese government and southern rebels vowed today to end Sudan #39;s long civil war by the end of this year, putting their pledge on paper in "
World,"Iraqi forces arrest people during a raid on one of the major Sunni Muslim mosques in Baghdad, the Abu Hanifa mosque, Friday Nov. 19 2004."
Sci/Tech,"Does Your Site Need a Custom Search Engine Toolbar?\\Today's surfers aren't always too comfortable installing software on their computers. Especially free software that they don't necessarily understand. With all the horror stories of viruses, spyware, and adware that make the front page these days, it's no wonder. So is there ..."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Marketing: Internet Gardening Tips For 2005\\With the major elections now behind us, we can once again concentrate on getting back to business. In Canada, we don't even have Hockey to distract us this year. Here are a few gardening tips to help you prepare for marketing your business ..."
Sci/Tech,"Babelplex Multilingual Search Engine - the C3PO of Search\\I live in a bilingual household, well, make that trilingual. I'm an English speaker from the US and my wife is a dual Brazilian/Japanese citizen. I lived in Japan for 18 months and then spent about the same amount of time in ..."
Sci/Tech,"The United Nations considers a ban on all forms of cloning, a move that could eventually lead to problems for California's 10-year, \$3 billion stem-cell initiative. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,"It doesn't break new ground, and the plot is a little sparse, but thanks to its visual quality and ability to suck you into its world, Half Life 2 is probably the best game of 2004. By Suneel Ratan."
Sci/Tech,"Perhaps just as good as the release of Half-Life 2 this week is the introduction of Steam, a service that lets gamers buy and download sophisticated PC games. It's the way game retailing ought to be. Commentary by Suneel Ratan."
Sci/Tech,"Though it seems most sex toys are designed for women, it's the male-oriented ones that nudge the technology to new levels. Commentary by Regina Lynn."
Sci/Tech,"Plextor's new ConvertX PVR turns a Mac or PC into a digital video recorder. It's a slick product that's easy to set up and use. But inexplicably, the PVR is crippled in a fundamental way. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"President Bush may have received up to 260,000 more votes than he should have in Florida counties that used touch-screen voting machines, according to an academic analysis. Researchers call on Florida to examine the results. By Kim Zetter."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices turned abruptly  lower on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan,  in a highly unusual move, said those unprepared for higher  interest rates stood to lose money."
Business,"During a Senate hearing Thursday regarding Vioxx, the arthritis blockbuster pulled off the market in September over concerns about increased risk of heart attacks and "
Business,"founder of the athletic shoe and clothing company is stepping down as president and CEO, with his resignation taking effect Dec. 28."
Business, The US dollar sank Friday in European trading after US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan warned of the dangers of America #39;s growing trade deficit and the chance the imbalance could eventually depress foreign demand for the greenback.
Business,"Chip giant Intel and graphics processor vendor Nvidia said Friday they have inked a wide-ranging technology sharing pact that, among other things, will let Nvidia use Intel #39;s front-side bus technology."
Business,"Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Business,"WASHINGTON (Dow Jones/AP) -- Dolby Laboratories Inc., the developer of noise reduction systems for audio equipment, filed Friday to sell up to \$460 million in stock in an initial public offering."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 19 (newratings.com) - Tarceva, an experimental lung cancer drug, has been approved by the Food  amp; Drug Administration, Genentech (DNA."
Business, Grocery retailer Loblaw Companies Ltd. said Friday its third quarter earnings grew by more than 18 per cent over the previous year.
Business,German Finance Minister Hans Eichelon Friday called on the world #39;s three main trading blocks to find a way of halting the dollar #39;s slide against the euro and the yen.
Sci/Tech,"According to Microsoft #39;s Chief Executive, Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates is number one in the amount of spam a person gets. According to the Microsoft CEO, Gates gets over four million messages a day, most of which are junk."
Sci/Tech,"The New York Times ad for Firefox has become a cause celebre sight unseen. It #39;s part pat-on-the-back souvenir for Firefox fans, part anti-Microsoft clarion call and part reality check "
Sci/Tech,"The American Zoo and Aquarium Association on Thursday denied Detroit Zoo director Ron Kagan #39;s final appeal to send the two aging, arthritic elephants to one of two US sanctuaries where they could roam hundreds of acres."
World, A suicide car bomber attacked a police convoy in Baghdad on Friday as guerrillas kept pressure on Iraq's U.S. backed security forces despite a bloody rout of insurgents in the Sunni Muslim bastion of Falluja.
Sports,"Seville, Spain - England #39;s Ryder Cup stars Paul Casey and Luke Donald produced a classic display of team golf over the Royal Seville Golf Course on Friday to forge a five-stroke lead in the World Cup at the halfway stage."
Sports,"Tiger is upset that his buddy Mark O #39;Meara got passed over as 2006 Ryder Cup captain. Instead, PGA America picked Tom Lehman. Woods says that Lehman is a good choice but would be a good choice four years from "
Sports,"The last time England faced South Africa at Twickenham, the English were on the climb and the Springboks were on a steep slide. The result two years ago was a 53-3 thrashing for the South Africans."
Sports,"Ah, the life of Steve Spurrier. From all indications, he #39;s headed to the University of South Carolina, which will allow him to pursue victories and birdies, not necessarily in that order."
Sports,"To say the Sixers had trouble scoring in the first quarter Thursday is like saying a fish has trouble surviving out of water. Of their first 16 shots, the Sixers missed exactly 16."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has indicated he is dropping a demand that Palestinians crack down on militant groups before he will resume peace talks.
World,"North Korea #39;s nuclear aspirations, allies #39; worries about the US budget deficit and hopes for global trade deals will be on the agenda this weekend as President Bush attends "
Sports," Arsenal won for the first time in five games Saturday, getting two goals from Thierry Henry to beat Birmingham 3 0 in the Premier League."
Business,Former Viacom (NYSE: VIA) Chief Operating Officer Mel Karmazin being named CEO at Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) shouldn #39;t have come as much of a surprise.
Business,"Hollinger International Inc. (HLR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday that it received cash proceeds of about \$49.1 million on a transaction with CanWest Global Communications Corp."
Sci/Tech,"An  quot;electronic eye quot; that can be fitted to a pair of glasses could help the blind cross roads more safely, scientists said on Friday."
Sports,"MADRID, Nov19 (SW) - A display categorised as Thuggish by some pundits led to England star Wayne Rooney apologising to head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson after Wednesdays 1-0 defeat in Madrid."
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Rangers striker Nacho Novo won his appeal against a red card Friday and will be eligible to play in the Old Firm derby on Saturday."
World,"New York, Nov 19 : In a highly disturbing development, the area under opium cultivation in Afghanistan increased by 64 percent this year, giving the country the dubious distinction of establishing a new record in its cultivation and becoming the largest "
Business, U.S. Treasuries prices skidded lower on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said investors should be hedged for higher interest rates.
Business, Japanese financial officials tried to play down worries Friday that a planned revision in calculating growth may show the economy shrank instead of grew slightly in the quarter ended Sept. 30.
Business," Stocks fell on Friday, led by  pharmaceutical shares after a U.S. health official raised  concerns about drug safety and a drop in chip equipment makers  following a ratings downgrade by Goldman Sachs."
Business, U.S. Treasuries prices skidded lower  on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said  investors should be hedged for higher interest rates.
Business,Sri Lanka's 2005 budget measures include a massive increase in the fine for running a brothel.
Business,"Worldwide athletic-goods giant Nike, Inc. announced Thursday that University alumnus and current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Philip H. Knight will step down as CEO, effective Dec. 28."
Business,"FRANKFURT, Nov 19 (AFP) - US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan deflated European hopes Friday for coordinated central bank intervention to check the record-setting pace of the euro."
Business,Standard and Poor #39;s Equity Research reiterated a  quot;hold quot; rating and \$27 target price on Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ). The research firm said the chipmaker #39;s deal with Nvidia (nasdaq: NVDA - news - people 
Business,"Most US households would face higher television bills if they only paid for the channels they wanted to watch, US regulators told Congress in a report released on Friday."
Business,"Andre Agassi won #39;t have to pay British taxes on endorsement money earned while playing in England. A three-judge panel upheld the American tennis star #39;s appeal Friday, overturning a High Court ruling in March."
Business,"JM Smucker Co. (SJM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted an 18.5 percent rise in quarterly profit, but its shares fell as much as 5 percent as sales were nearly flat excluding an acquisition."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates may be the most-spammed person in the world. The Microsoft chairman receives about four million e-mails a day, most of them spam, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has responded to our story yesterday about it threatening Asian governments that, if they choose Linux, they may get sued - possibly by one of the holders of the  quot;more "
Sci/Tech,"Scientists believe they may have found the remains of an extinct species of ape that would be the last common ancestor humans shared with chimpanzees, gorillas and other primates during a dig in Spain."
Sci/Tech,"An electronic  quot;artificial eye quot;, developed for people with impaired vision, has been shown to reliably identify pedestrian crossings, determine when it is safe to walk across and even measure the width of a road."
Sci/Tech,"GERMANTOWN, Md. - An analyst at Cellmark #39;s DNA testing laboratory was fired for allegedly falsifying data. Cellmark, the world #39;s largest private DNA testing firm, says the falsification occurred in only "
Sci/Tech,its 99th retail outlet and the first in Europe -- to sell Macintosh computers and the popular iPod music players. The opening follows close on the 
Sports,Honda Motor Co. will own a stake in BAR-Honda for the first time since the Japanese automaker rejoined Formula One racing in 2000.
Sports,"His teammates charged onto the Lambeau Field grass like high school kids who #39;d just captured a state championship, basking in the glory of Ryan Longwell #39;s game-ending 33-yard field goal."
Sports,Head coach Mike  quot;Pinball quot; Clemons and the Toronto Argonauts are all business this week heading into Sunday #39;s Grey Cup matchup against British Columbia at Frank Clair Stadium.
Sports,"At this time last year, Winky Wright was just another anonymous belt-holder. Despite having the IBF junior middleweight trinket, he was on the outside looking in at all the other big fights taking place around him."
World,"In this edition of Perspective, we #39;ll take a look at some of the issues at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit in Chile."
Sci/Tech,"Letting cable TV subscribers pay for only the channels they want won't reduce the cost for most, federal regulators told Congress in a report released Friday. Consumer groups immediately attacked the study as flawed."
Sci/Tech,"Bethesda-based company didn't screen clients properly or help when she reported abuse, Ukrainian woman alleged."
Business,"It will be a short trading week, but that is probably the best reason to take a long, hard look at some of the companies that will be in the news."
Business, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan appeared to be sceptical about the efficacy of any central bank intervention to prop up the dollar.
Business," Movie Gallery Inc.  on Friday offered to buy rival movie rental chain Hollywood Entertainment Corp.  for an undisclosed sum, one week after industry leader Blockbuster Inc.  bid about  #36;700 million for Hollywood."
Sci/Tech,"After a relatively quiet fall, mass-mailing worm begins to spread on Windows PCs. Meanwhile, the Air Force turns to Microsoft for security help."
Sci/Tech,New version of mass-mailing worm promises German speakers pictures of a naked go-go dancer seeking employment.
Business, Shares in AstraZeneca Plc fell as much  as 10 percent on Friday after regulators in the United States  and Europe raised safety concerns about the Anglo Swedish drug  maker's anti cholesterol treatment Crestor.
Business," Movie Gallery Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOVI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOVI.O</A> on Friday  offered to buy rival movie rental chain Hollywood Entertainment  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLYW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLYW.O</A> for an undisclosed sum, one week after industry  leader Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A> bid about  $700 million for  Hollywood."
Business," J.M. Smucker Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SJM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SJM.N</A> on Friday  posted an 18.5 percent rise in quarterly profit, but its shares  fell as much as 5 percent as sales were nearly flat excluding  an acquisition."
Sci/Tech,"  After continuous computer failures forced the top civil servant of the U.K.'s Department of Work and Pensions' Child Support Agency (CSA) to step down from his job this week, the government is considering scrapping a welfare case management and telephony system developed in large part by Electronic Data Systems (EDS)."
Business,In FRANKFURT story headlined  quot;UPDATE 2-Greenspan warns appetite for dollar to dwindle quot; please read in paragraph 13 ... said Jason Bonanca ... instead of ... said Jason Bonaca ... (adds dropped letter). FRANKFURT 
Business, Oil prices soared Friday as worries about heating fuel supplies and technical trading factors pushed prices sharply higher.
Business," Stocks edged lower early Friday with some lingering weakness in the tech sector, weakness in the dollar and higher oil prices in the background.. The tech heavy Nasdaq composite (up "
Business,A WEAK dollar and a lack of major album releases saw music giant EMI #39;s sales slide again in the past six months. But chairman Eric Nicoli sang an uncharacteristically upbeat tune today when he said sales in 
Business,TIMES STILL TOUGH FOR WATERFORD - Waterford Wedgwood has issued interim results for the six months to the end of September. Conditions remain tough for the group.
Sci/Tech,"MADRID, Nov 19 (AFP) - Spam, the junk mail that clogs the in-box of hundreds of millions of e-mail users, could become a thing of the past in around two years time, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said on a visit to Madrid on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Nov 19, 2004 - The recording industry has filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 761 computer users, the latest round of litigation in the record companies #39; effort to stamp out unauthorized trading of music online."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp has renewed its deal with Overture Services Inc, owned by rival Yahoo! Inc for another year until June 2006, the companies have announced."
Sci/Tech,"Swift #39;s new launch date is Saturday, if NASA, Boeing and the Air Force can replace and test components of the rocket in time. The gamma-ray observatory #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"GERMANTOWN, Md. -- The world #39;s largest private DNA testing firm has fired an analyst for allegedly falsifying test data. Officials with Orchid Cellmark - with labs in Maryland, Texas, Tennessee and Britain "
Sci/Tech,"DoCoMo has tapped up handset vendors to create the platform, which works with both Linux and Symbian phones, working with NEC and Panasonic on the former and Fujitsu on the latter."
Sports,"Englishmen Paul Casey and Luke Donald surged to a five-stroke lead in the second round of the team World Cup, shooting an 8-under-par 64 on Friday for a two-round total of 19-under 125."
World," The Khartoum government and rebels pledged to sign a final accord ending a two decade war in southern Sudan by the end of the year, as the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution pushing for peace in the war ravaged country."
World," Impoverished North Korea might resort to selling weapons grade plutonium to terrorists for much needed cash, and that would be ""disastrous for the world,"" the top U.S. military commander in South Korea said Friday."
Business,The Dow Jones industrial average is up 32 points. Decliners on the New York Stock Exchange hold an eight-to-seven lead over advancers.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon apparently has softened his stance that Palestinians must crack down on militants before he will restart peace talks, but Palestinian leaders on Friday said Sharon should go further and drop all "
World,"Opium cultivation in Afghanistan leapt by two-thirds this year, according to a new UN report that warns the countrys economy could be forced to rely on poppy growing largely wiped out under the hardline Taliban militia."
World,Israeli PM Ariel Sharon appears to have eased his preconditions for resuming talks with the Palestinians.
Sci/Tech,<strong><cite>Reg</cite> review</strong> A great idea - just a year too late?
Sports, Englishmen Paul Casey and Luke Donald surged to a five stroke lead in the second round of the team World Cup on Friday after shooting an 8 under par 64.
Business,"Serbia's government seeks support from parliament for its 2005 budget, which includes tax breaks, more welfare benefits and a ""modest"" deficit."
Business," President Bush on Friday signed into law a measure authorizing an  #36;800 billion increase in the credit limit of the United States, the White House said."
Business,"BT launches a new mobile phone service, three years after spinning-off its MM02 subsidiary."
Business,"To determine how good a company is, it helps to consider the characteristics of the perfect business."
Business,"Russia moved ahead Friday with plans to break up the country #39;s largest oil producer over unpaid back tax bills, announcing it would auction off a majority stake in the main production unit of oil giant OAO Yukos next month."
Business,"Nearly three years after grabbing international headlines, the grisly Tri-State Crematory case creeps closer to its end Friday morning."
Sci/Tech," The recording industry has filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 761 computer users, the latest round of litigation in the record companies' effort to stamp out unauthorized trading of music online."
World," Visiting French President Jacques Chirac hailed ""a very strong historical link"" between London and Paris, while arguing his case for a multipolar and interdependent world."
Sci/Tech,"Junk e-mail, more commonly know as spam, clogs inboxes world wide, and wastes millions in thus far vain attempt to curb nuisance. It is likely that no one "
Sports,  The English FA has received a letter of apology from the Spanish FA after fans racially abused England players during Wednesday #39;s match in Madrid.
Sports,"Talking in a teleconference this afternoon, David Richards insisted that the ending of the  quot;consultancy contract quot; between BAR and Prodive, and his subsequent departure from the team, was a mutual decision."
Sports,REDS coach Carlos Quieroz believes Wayne Rooney has received an excessive amount of criticism due to being a Manchester United player.
Sports," Talk of a trade between the Toronto Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers involving marquee players Vince Carter and Shareef Abdur Rahim is  quot;more than just a rumour, quot; says a source close to the Trail Blazers."
World," North Korea has agreed to allow US investigators to search for the remains of more than 2,000 members of the US armed forces missing in action from the Korean War, US officials said."
Sports," Tyler Palko threw for a career high 411 yards and five touchdowns in three quarters Saturday, helping No. 19 Pittsburgh rout South Florida 43 14 and virtually assure the Panthers the Big East spot in the Bowl Championship Series."
Sci/Tech," South China tigers, among the rarest of the five remaining tiger subspecies, are on the verge of extinction in the wild with less than 30 remaining, Xinhua news agency said on Friday, citing a recent survey."
World," A top US senator met outgoing Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma to urge him to ensure a fair presidential election at the weekend, amid opposition warnings of massive vote rigging to ensure victory for Kuchma's protege."
Sci/Tech," In our current evening sky    we have one of the earliest soap operalike stories, with two independent plots    becoming intertwined into one. Perhaps we could call it the celestial version    of  quot;All My Children. quot;"
Sci/Tech," This is the second article in a series of four articles each with a separate explanation of different quantum phenomena. Each article is a piece of a mosaic, so every one is needed to understand the final explanation of the quantum astronomy experiment we propose, possibly using the Allen Array Telescope and the narrow band radio wave detectors being build by the SETI Institute and the University of California, Berkeley."
World,"A car bomb killed a top Venezuelan prosecutor investigating opponents of President Hugo Chavez who were accused of backing a 2002 coup attempt against the leftist leader, officials said Friday."
World,"<p></p><p> By Patrick Markey</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A car bomb killed a topVenezuelan prosecutor investigating opponents of President HugoChavez who were accused of backing a 2002 coup attempt againstthe leftist leader, officials said on Friday.</p>"
Sports," North Carolina finally beat Kentucky again, thanks to Rashad McCants and Sean May. Jawad Williams helped a bunch, too."
Sci/Tech,"roundup Large-scale Linux users could find themselves in a costly patent pickle, warns Steve Ballmer."
Sci/Tech,"After a fairly quiet fall, mass-mailing worm starts to spread on Windows PCs. Plus: Air Force turns to Microsoft for security help."
Sci/Tech,Video game giant will be moving past Pokemon pack when it launches the DS on Sunday. \
Business,"The dollar sank across the board, dropping to multiyear lows against the yen and the euro on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said demand for US "
Business,KMG Chemicals Inc. ended the week on a strong note as its stock surged some 130 percent after the pesticide maker handed Wall Street fiscal first-quarter profit that more than doubled from last year.
Business,Novell Inc. shares slid Friday after the Linux software vendor swung to a fourth-quarter profit but still didn #39;t meet analyst expectations during a period one Wall Street bank called disappointing.
Sci/Tech,MICROSOFT chief executive officer Steve Ballmer on Thursday stressed the importance of the Asia-Pacific region to the world #39;s top software maker when he was addressing 
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo is after a new kind of customer, and this time the Japanese game giant doesn #39;t have Pokemon to back it up. The company #39;s new DS, an advanced handheld player meant to expand a market Nintendo already "
Sci/Tech,"Make sandwich out of ingredients. Heat in skillet until browned image of Virgin Mary mysteriously appears. Let cool in clear plastic box with cotton balls for a decade, or until desired cheese consistency."
Sports,It was tailback Chris Perry #39;s 15-yard touchdown run in the final quarter last year that clinched Michigan #39;s victory over Ohio State and helped send the Wolverines to the Rose Bowl.
World,"Qedwa, Palestinian delegate to the United Nations and a nephew of late leader Yasser Arafat,left here for France on Friday to receive Arafat #39;s death report,the Arabic language Radio Sawa reported."
World,storm the Hanifa mosque. Witnesses said worshippers threw shoes at the troops -- a grave insult in Islam -- and soldiers. forces despite a bloody rout of insurgents in the Sunni Muslim bastion of Falluja.
Sci/Tech,"The Friday midnight expiration for Oracle's tender offer to PeopleSoft's shareholders for control of the company will either end the software rivals' bitter, 17-month battle or increase its ferocity."
World,A suicide bomber rammed a minibus packed with explosives into a police station near Baghdad's protected Green Zone on Saturday morning.
Business,  The Movie Gallery video rental chain said Friday it #39;s offered to acquire video rental rival Hollywood Entertainment.
Business,"  Investment firm Apollo Management LP said it agreed to acquire Goodman Global Holdings Inc., a maker of air conditioners and heating equipment, for  $1.43 billion."
Business,US stocks opened higher on Wednesday after news that core inflation rose only slightly more than expected last month. Strong earnings from computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co.
Business,"S outheast Portland resident Jerry Lindquist enjoys watching automotive programs, educational channels and TV shows on popular science."
Business,Athletic retailer Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc. said Thursday that profit rose 17 percent in the fiscal third quarter on high sales of footwear and team equipment.
Business,Chipmaker Intel will spend \$40m to expand in the southern Indian city of Bangalore over the next two years. Intel Chief Executive Craig Barrett on Friday laid the foundation of a new Intel building in Bangalore 
Sci/Tech,Walking upright has long been accepted as one of the fundamental abilities that separated early human ancestors apart from their ape cousins.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has warned Asian governments that they may face lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of Windows. Speaking to government officials in Singapore Thursday as part of a five-day visit 
Sci/Tech,A new variant of the Sober worm is rapidly spreading via e-mail. Visit the Virus Threat Center for breaking news and the latest alerts.
Sci/Tech,"The Japanese carrier will be standardizing on Symbian for their 3G mobile phone platform, and they will ship 3G phones based on Linux."
Sci/Tech,Several Half-Life 2 users who finally got the long-delayed game into their hands yesterday got exactly what they didn #39;t want--more delays.
Sci/Tech,"A San Lorenzo man defrauded eBay users of thousands of dollars in auctions for rare Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan sports cards, according to a federal grand jury indictment handed up Wednesday in San Jose."
Sports,Luke Donald and Paul Casey took a giant stride towards what would be only the second-ever victory for England in golf #39;s World Cup.
Sports,"Romania, depleted by injuries and suspensions, lost top spot in Group One after a 1-1 draw in Yerevan which handed Armenia their first point in five matches."
Sports,The behaviour of Barcelona fans at Saturday #39;s game against archrivals Real Madrid will be in sharp focus after Spanish football fans covered themselves in shame with their racist chanting against the black England players on Wednesday.
World,"  President Bush today will nominate Margaret Spellings, his chief domestic policy adviser, as secretary of education    making her the third senior White House staff member selected to lead a key agency in his second term    senior "
World,The Education Secretary Charles Clarke criticised Prince Charles as  quot;old-fashioned quot; after he said the  quot;learning culture quot; gave people hope beyond their capabilities.
World," In a candid interview with his time in office running out, Secretary of State Colin Powell is acknowledging differences with others in the Bush administration and suggesting that the disputes centered on his preference for diplomacy over force to resolve problems."
World,The Israeli army says it is investigating newspaper claims of the abuse of dead Palestinians by its soldiers.
World,Only the nave or willfully ignorant seem not to understand that drug use has been widespread for many years in elite sport. The
Business," Stocks fell on Friday, led by  pharmaceutical shares after a U.S. health official raised  concerns about drug safety and a drop in chip equipment makers  following a ratings downgrade by Goldman Sachs."
Business," President Bush on Friday signed into  law a measure authorizing an  $800 billion increase in the  credit limit of the United States, the White House said."
Business," A federal bankruptcy judge agreed on  Friday to consider a motion by United Airlines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A> to  cancel its union contracts to save  $725 million annually."
Business,"Though I #39;ve spent a good portion of my life living in the Southeast, I didn #39;t stumble upon Hibbett Sporting Goods (Nasdaq: HIBB) in real life."
Business,"On Thursday, biotechnology companies Genentech Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. said US regulators have approved their drug Tarceva for treating the most common form of lung cancer."
Business,"SpaceDev does things that the big boys can't afford to do. Unfortunately, that includes losing money for a long time."
Business,Casual Male caters to a big clientele but has to overcome a hefty debt load.
Business,Video game retailer posts strong results leading into holiday quarter.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have grown a ""brain"" in a petri dish that can fly a simulated F-22 fighter airplane. It's all part of a quest to build ""living"" computers."
Sci/Tech,"<I>National Treasure,</I> the new Nicolas Cage movie, plays to the public's fascination with conspiracy theories and secret societies like the Freemasons. So how true is it?"
Sci/Tech,A new nature preserve and resort in Dubai has set aside 4.8 percent of the desert emirate's total landmass for conservation.
Sci/Tech,In Spain scientists have discovered 13-million-year-old fossils of a new species of ape. The species may have been the last common ancestor of humans and all great apes living today. <b>Includes photo gallery.</b>
Business,"The US is virtually defenceless against another scandal such as Vioxx, senators investigating Mercks withdrawal of its popular painkiller were told yesterday."
Business,Russian oil giant OAO NK Yukos has finally run out of options after a prolonged attempt to stave off bankruptcy that culminated earlier this week in a government raid on its offices.
Business,"Graphics chip maker Nvidia on Friday made public plans to create a version of its nForce chipset for Intel processor PCs. That #39;s something Nvidia couldn #39;t legally do in the past, but can now, thanks to a broad patent swap with Intel."
Business,"Web sites racked up \$17.6 billion in retail sales in the third quarter, according to estimates released Friday by the US Commerce Department."
Business,A federal bankruptcy judge on Friday agreed to consider a motion by United Airlines to cancel its union contracts to save \$725 million annually.
Business,"Hundreds of flights were canceled and many others delayed on Friday due to a four-hour air traffic controllers #39; strike in Italy, when unions protested against plans to centralize control of central Europe #39;s upper-airspace."
Business,The US Congress on Friday reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of Representatives agreed to extend it for another three years rather than make it permanent.
Business,"No, that #39;s not a typo. After the bell yesterday, Electronics Boutique (Nasdaq: ELBO) reported that earnings had increased fivefold to \$7.3 million, or \$0.30 per share, beating analysts #39; estimates by a penny."
Business,"General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it may not dump Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) as a supplier even though Canada #39;s "
Business," Cost cutting and a further shift toward higher margin general merchandise in new stores helped Loblaw Cos. Ltd. grow its quarterly profit by 18 per cent, executives at Canada #39;s biggest supermarket chain said Friday."
Sci/Tech,Networking and Linux vendor Novell reported a profit of \$57.1 million for fiscal 2004 and said its Linux offerings are allowing the company to reach new customers.
Sports," Messages and cards came from all over, congratulating defensive end Michael Haynes on his rare touchdown. When Haynes stuck up his hand and deflected a pass to himself before rumbling 45 yards for a Chicago Bears score last week, he did more than point his team to victory at Tennessee."
World," The two suspected masterminds of the Istanbul suicide bombings are at large a year after the blasts in a scenario that's being played out around the world: police quickly make arrests, but often struggle for years to catch the organizers of terror attacks."
Sci/Tech,Initial coverage of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer #39;s comments during an event in Singapore yesterday left the folks back at headquarters in Redmond trying to clarify things and put them in context.
Sci/Tech,"As the mailbox storage space rivalry continues, Hotmail has now begun upgrading the email account of its users. According to reports the upgrade will be in a phased manner, beginning from the United States and Europe, and later moving on to other regions."
Sci/Tech,A new Sober worm began spreading early Friday morning in Europe and quickly gained enough traction worldwide that security companies scrambled to warn users and produce new signatures to deflect the attack.
Sci/Tech,"Google has seen many benefits from its internal Web log system and may consider providing blogging tools and expertise to corporate clients, a company executive said."
Sports,Former world number one tennis player Andre Agassi has won his appeal against a High Court ruling that athletes and other professional entertainers are liable to tax on sponsors #39; payments while working in Britain.
Sports,Utes coach Urban Meyer is one of the hottest offensive minds in the nation and Utah will run wild formations with misdirection and trick plays.
Sports,"Bucharest, Romania (Sports Network) - Anghel Iordanescu resigned as coach of Romania Friday following Wednesday #39;s disappointing 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Armenia."
Sci/Tech,IBM will supply Florida International University with hardware and software so the university can do research on how technology can be used to better protect patient privacy and reduce waiting room time.
Sci/Tech,"The California Employees' Retirement System voted Wednesday to tender its 1.5 million PeopleSoft shares to Oracle, giving the hostile suitor a boost in the final days of its takeover bid."
World,"The source of intelligence used this week by US Secretary of State Colin Powell to suggest Iran is working on a nuclear weapons program may not be reliable, knowledgeable sources told CNN Friday."
World,Santiago - Chilean anti-riot police fired water-cannon and tear gas on Friday at bands of stone-throwing protesters in a massive rally against a major Asia-Pacific summit.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. wrapped up its IT Forum in Copenhagen this week by singing the praises of new management tools that are part of a long term vision for reducing IT complexity. But behind its more vocal announcements there emerged another significant tune, one that suggested that the software maker will have to be more willing to play with platforms from other companies in order to deliver its new strategy."
Business,"The heart of the Yukos oil empire will be auctioned by the government next month for what could be a bargain price to pay back a mounting multibillion-dollar tax bill  --  a dramatic finale to a relentless 18-month official probe that could destroy Russia's largest oil producer. A top Yukos manager slammed the plans as ""government-organized theft."""
World,Many Ukrainians believe that Viktor A. Yushchenko is their best hope for changing Soviet-style governance.
Business,"Veteran financier Carl Icahn said he and a group of investors are willing to buy Mylan Laboratories Inc. for \$20 per share, according to a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Sports," New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant has a unique way of preparing for games. He imagines the players that line up across from him are the men who beat his mother over the years, the employers who took advantage of her or the people who ran out on her."
Business," Investors' appetite for U.S. assets will eventually dwindle and the United States must reduce its budget deficit to prevent major economic damage, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday, in remarks that hit the dollar hard."
World,"Many cannot easily shop around for the best bargains on their drugs, as other Medicare beneficiaries are supposed to do."
Business," Investors' appetite for U.S. assets  will eventually dwindle and the United States must reduce its  budget deficit to prevent major economic damage, Federal  Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday, in remarks that  hit the dollar hard."
Business, U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday as  investors were jolted by a  $2 jump in oil prices and a warning  from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan that the dollar  had further to fall.
Business, U.S. Treasury prices slid on Friday  after Fed chief Alan Greenspan spooked investors with an  unusually direct reminder that interest rates were bound to  move higher.
Business, A federal bankruptcy judge on Friday  agreed to consider a motion by United Airlines to cancel its  union contracts to save  $725 million annually.
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Friday  won the backing of another key public pension fund in its   $8.8 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> as the  17 month takeover battle between the two California based  business software makers neared a key deadline."
Business,"Volare, Italy's first budget airline, cancels all flights and ticket sales indefinitely amid reports of a financial crisis."
Business,A POTENTIAL flight attendants #39; strike and record crowds at the nation #39;s airports could combine to make travel the most cheerless aspect of this holiday season.
Business,"Retail sales over the Internet rose 4.7 percent in the third quarter and gained 21.5 percent compared with the same period last year as consumers continued to turn to e-commerce for shopping, a government report showed Friday."
Business, A debt refinancing by CanWest Global Communications Corp. has cut its future interest costs while paying  $133.6 million US to Hollinger International Inc.
Sports," Florida coach Ron Zook has one final chance to do something even Steve Spurrier couldn't do as Top Gator  #151; win at Florida State. When the Gators play No. 10 Florida State on Saturday, they will try to break an 18 year winless streak at Doak Campbell Stadium in Zook's final regular season game."
Sports," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops could get the blowout victory his Sooners need Saturday without any regrettable decisions. No. 2 Oklahoma has never lost to Baylor, winning the last five years by an average margin of 38 points. They will need to do that  #151; and maybe more  #151; to make a good impression on the poll voters."
Sci/Tech," Apple is to open its first retail store in Europe on Saturday, a state of the art boutique in central London selling the latest products from the US computer and technology group."
Sci/Tech,"Santa Clara, CA; November 22, 2004 -- Sun Microsystems and AMD are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their strategic partnership."
World," North Korea has denied reports that portraits of leader Kim Jong Il have been disappearing from public places in the capital, Pyongyang."
Business," Chinese President Hu Jintao said the booming economy in China would grow by ""around 9.0 percent"" this year as controls implemented to slow overheated sectors of the economy took effect."
Business,"Police and protesters clash in the Chilean capital, Santiago, ahead of a meeting of the Apec regional organisation."
World,Tom DeLay of Texas claimed vindication today after it was disclosed that one of his accusers had been found to have stretched the facts.
Business,"US bankruptcy judge agrees to consider airline #39;s motion to cancel pact, save \$725 million a year. CHICAGO (Reuters) - A federal bankruptcy judge agreed Friday to consider a motion by United Airlines to cancel "
Business,"About 1,000 people and a media circus flocked to Manhattan #39;s Union Square Thursday where Howard Stern and Sirius Satellite Radio gave away 500 free satellite radios, one-year subscriptions and vouchers for a free radio with a \$142 subscription to Sirius."
Business,The House has given final congressional approval to a bill that bans state and local governments from taxing Internet connections for the next three years.
Business,The US Food and Drug Administration Friday said it had approved Tarceva (erlotinib) tablets for patients with metastatic lung cancer.
Business,"The US economy is resilient over time and growth is likely to remain in the 3-4 percent range, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Gary Stern said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,The RIAA continued its hard-line approach to music sharing with a round of copyright infringement lawsuits targeting 761 alleged illegal file sharers.
Sci/Tech,The US Bureau of Land Management said on Friday its preferred plan for the rim of the Roan Plateau in western Colorado is to defer oil and natural gas drilling until 80 percent of anticipated wells are drilled below the rim.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s MSN Web portal has extended its contract with Overture, a division of Yahoo that provides sponsored search results."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft finally made good on a five months #39;-old promise Thursday by upping the storage allowance for new members of its Hotmail e-mail service.
Business, Oracle Corp.  on Friday won the backing of another key public pension fund in its  #36;8.8 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc.  as the 17 month takeover battle between the two California based business software makers neared a key deadline.
Business,A top official of the US Food and Drug Administration said Friday that he and his colleagues  quot;categorically reject quot; earlier Congressional testimony that the agency has failed to protect the public against dangerous drugs.
Business,"Billionaire financier Carl Icahn offered to buy Mylan Laboratories Inc., the largest US maker of generic medicines, for about \$5.38 billion to block Mylan #39;s proposed purchase of King Pharmaceuticals Inc."
Business,Former crematory operator Ray Brent Marsh pleaded guilty Friday to dumping 334 bodies and giving the families of the deceased cement dust instead of ashes.
Sci/Tech,It #39;s the fight computer gamers have been waiting for. But the latest duel between wise old master Nintendo and challenger Sony is not taking place on a TV screen.
Sci/Tech,"THANK God for Valve Softwares Kellie Cosner, who gave me a complimentary edition of one of the most anticipated games of all time, Half-Life 2. Kellie, whom I previously corresponded with "
Sports," Days after the Steelers wrapped up a 6 10 season that matched the worst record in his 12 years on the job, coach Bill Cowher said in January his team wasn't that far from contending again."
Sports," From David Beckham to Roger Moore to Tony Blair, London is rolling out the big names to promote its campaign for the 2012 Olympics."
Sports," The Colorado Rapids have fired general manager Dan Counce after eight years with the club. The move comes as Colorado remains in search of a new head coach, who will take over "
Sports,Sochaux extended their unbeaten run to eight Ligue 1 matches with a deserved 3-1 success at struggling Monaco on Friday. The result gave Sochaux 25 points and kept them in fourth 
Sports,"Tuscaloosa, AL (U-WIRE) -- There #39;s good and bad news for Tide fans coming into this year #39;s Iron Bowl. The good news is that during the past three years, whenever the Auburn Tigers have defeated the Georgia "
Sports,"PARIS : US national champion Johnny Weir looks poised for his second win of the season when he lead the ISU Grand Prix figure skating event after the short program, as favourite Brian Joubert, the men #39;s world silver medallist from France, struggled in "
World," Defeated in Parliament, supporters of fox hunting went to court Friday to try to overturn a legislative ban on their more than 300 year old sport and vowed a campaign of civil disobedience in the run up to next year's general election."
World,"Hundreds of Iraqi troops backed by US forces stormed a Sunni Muslim mosque in Baghdad after Friday prayers, killing four people and wounding at least nine, witnesses and an influential group of Sunni clerics said."
World,"Israel signalled flexibility and openness toward the emerging new Palestinian leadership Friday, with a top adviser to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon saying peace talks could resume if the Palestinians showed some goodwill."
World," Riot police used water cannons and tear gas Friday to break up a demonstration by hundreds of rock throwing protesters before more than 20,000 people marched to vent their anger at Pacific Rim leaders, particularly President Bush."
World, A Texas congressman who brought a successful ethics complaint against House Majority Leader Tom Delay was himself rebuked by the ethics panel for violating the rules in the way he brought the complaint.
World, The United Nations renewed an appeal for the safe release of three UN workers taken hostage in Afghanistan by a shadowy group of Islamic militants.
World," Hundreds of Iraqi troops backed by U.S.  forces stormed a Sunni Muslim mosque in Baghdad after Friday  prayers, killing four people and wounding at least nine,  witnesses and an influential group of Sunni clerics said."
World," Myanmar's junta freed at least two dozen  members of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's political party on  Friday during a mass release of 4,000 people detained  ""inappropriately"" by the intelligence machine purged last  month.   "
World," SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - After spending several  years distracted by Iraq and the war on terror, Spain under its  new socialist government is turning again toward Latin America  where its historical and business links give it an unrivaled  edge."
World," The liberal challenger in a closely fought  presidential election in Ukraine raised the stakes on Friday,  threatening to bring his supporters onto the streets if the  authorities tried to deny him victory by cheating."
World,"Riot police used water cannons and tear gas Friday to break up a demonstration by hundreds of rock-throwing protesters before more than 20,000 people marched to vent their anger at Pacific Rim leaders, particularly President Bush."
World,"<p></p><p> By Patrick Markey</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Venezuelan prosecutorprobing a 2002 coup against President Hugo Chavez was killed bya car bomb that the government blamed Friday on radicalopponents it said were training in the United States.</p>"
Business," U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday as  investors were jolted by a more than  $2 increase in oil prices,  while Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan gave a stark  reminder that interest rates were bound to go higher and warned  the appetite for the dollar would dwindle."
Business," Movie Gallery Inc. on Friday offered  to buy rival movie rental chain Hollywood Entertainment Corp.  for an undisclosed sum, one week after industry leader  Blockbuster Inc. bid about  $700 million for Hollywood."
Business,"Nov. 18, 2004 - An FDA scientist says the FDA, which is charged with protecting America #39;s prescription drug supply, is incapable of doing so."
Business,The US Food and Drug Administration has granted fast-trackapproval to Tarceva (erlotinib) to treat advanced non-small cell lungcancer that has failed to respond to other therapy.
Sci/Tech, Congress acted Friday to block state and local governments from taxing connections that link consumers to the Internet for the next three years.
Sci/Tech, A new version of the Sober worm is having quite a bit of success infecting users in Europe through the use of social engineering.
Sports, The Anaheim Angels have reportedly traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the Washington bound Expos in exchange for outfielder Juan Rivera and a prospect.
World, Scottish Football Association (SFA) officials confirmed they interviewed Walter Smith for the vacant national managerial job.
Sci/Tech,"Sun who resells Red Hat #39;s software, is competing for the same customers as Red Hat with their upcoming release of Solaris 10 in January."
Sci/Tech, MontaVista Software Inc. has announced that its MontaVista Linux has been chosen as the operating system for three new Foma third generation (3G) mobile phones from NTT DoCoMo.
Sci/Tech,"Novell reports a \$31 million profit for the year, crediting the turnaround to its expanded Linux strategy. By Larry Greenemeier. Novell #39;s move into the Linux market is paying off as the company Thursday reported "
Sports," The University of the District of Columbia canceled its men's and women's basketball seasons Thursday, citing problems with recruitment, academic eligibility and financial aid."
World," Security risks to reconstruction workers in Sunni dominated parts of Iraq have grown worse over the past six weeks, the U.S. coordinator said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Yahoo's Overture (Nasdaq: OVER) Services division announced that it extended its deal to provide Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Web portal, MSN, with sponsored search results."
Sports,"No, I #39;m not referring to the uproar over ABC #39;s  quot;Desperate Housewives quot; promo that included Owens and aired before Monday Night Football this week."
Sports,"The Anaheim Angels agreed to trade troubled outfielder Jose Guillen to the Washington-bound Expos for outfielder Juan Rivera and a prospect, The Associated Press learned Friday."
Sports,"Winky Wright toiled for years in boxing #39;s minor leagues, patiently waiting for his big chance. Even when he won a piece of the 154-pound title, not many in the sport paid much attention."
World,"BANGALORE: As a fallout of the turmoil in the Ivory Coast, a French coffee roasters team will be visiting India soon. The 13-member delegation, led by French Roasters Association general secretary Florence "
Sci/Tech," Opinion: As competition heats up, iPass is the latest remote access provider to announce favorable Wi Fi pricing for enterprise customers."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - The Anaheim Angels have  reportedly traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the  Washington-bound Expos in exchange for outfielder Juan Rivera  and a prospect."
Sports," Australia's Lleyton Hewitt dispatched  Argentine Gaston Gaudio 6 2, 6 1 Friday to clinch his place in  the Masters Cup semifinals."
Sci/Tech," First ""Windows,"" now ""Excel."" New York City based software company Savvysoft says Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has demanded that it drop the name Excel from its TurboExcel product, which makes Microsoft's Excel portable to other systems like Linux. Trouble is, Microsoft does not yet own the trademark to the name ""Excel."""
Sci/Tech," The worldwide services industry is undergoing a shift similar to what happened in manufacturing a generation ago, according to IDC analyst Marianne Hedin."
Sci/Tech," Investors continued to bet Friday that most PeopleSoft Inc. shareholders will back Oracle Corp.'s  #36;9.2 billion takeover bid for its bitter rival, further extending a bruising battle that already has dragged on for more than 17 months."
Sports," Victor Conte, head of the BALCO  lab at the center of a global steroid scandal, says in court  papers to be filed Friday that a federal agent last year asked  him if he would secretly record athletes suspected of doping."
World,"The debonair jazz pianist and composer of such legendary Broadway tunes as ""Witchcraft,"" ""Big Spender,"" and ""The Best is Yet to Come,"" died on Thursday night."
World,"Negotiators at the World Trade Organization completed weeklong farm talks Friday, part of discussions on ways to reach a wider-ranging liberalization accord by the end of 2005."
World,"With his time in office running out, Secretary of State Colin Powell is acknowledging differences with others in the Bush administration and suggesting the disputes centered on his preference for diplomacy over force to resolve problems."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Essential kit for the marauding sysdamin
World," FREDERICTON (CP)   Almost a year after the merger of the Progressive Conservative and Canadian Alliance parties, the reconstituted Tories are still working to portray themselves as a united, credible alternative."
Business," Financier Carl Icahn on Friday offered to buy the shares of generic drugmaker Mylan Laboratories  that he does not already own for  #36;4.9 billion, or  #36;20 a share, according to a government filing."
World, German authorities Saturday arrested a fourth man on suspicion of involvement in an al Qaida linked group's alleged plot to attack Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi during his visit to Berlin this week.
Business," U.S. stocks dropped on Friday as  investors were jolted by a jump in oil prices and comments by  U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who gave a blunt  reminder that interest rates were bound to go up and warned the  appetite for U.S. assets would eventually dwindle."
Business, The U.S. Congress on Friday  reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of  Representatives agreed to extend it for another three years  rather than make it permanent.
Business,"Plus, Mel's Sirius decision, Phil hangs up his Nikes, and Mattel's ""free plus"" dividend."
Business,Genentech and OSI's launch of Tarceva brings a new choice in the treatment of lung cancer.
Sports,Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson said Friday that Steve Spurrier is not guaranteed a membership at the home of the Masters if he becomes the head football coach at South Carolina.
Sports,Dan Marino and Steve Young highlighted a list Friday of 25 candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Business,A US Food and Drug Administration official said Friday  quot;we categorically reject quot; accusations the agency has failed to protect the public against dangerous drugs.
Business,Alan Greenspan came to the home of the euro today and warned anxious Europeans to expect little relief from the relentless decline of the dollar against their currency.
Business,Congress acted Friday to block state and local governments from taxing connections that link consumers to the Internet for the next three years.
Business,"Financier Carl Icahn on Friday offered to buy the shares of generic drugmaker Mylan Laboratories that he does not already own for \$4.9 billion, or \$20 a share, according to a government filing."
Business,"The Salvation Army is still hoping this season will be merry, even though it has fewer places to ring bells and fewer volunteers. The Salvation Army kicked off its red kettle campaign at Fourth Street Live today."
Business,"By the Telegram Staff. An annual IRS review shows 329 federal tax refunds totaling more than \$174,000 belonging to Nebraska taxpayers were returned to the IRS as undeliverable."
Sci/Tech,"A new fossil found in Spain may be the closest yet to the common ancestor of all great apes, perhaps including humans, researchers say."
Sci/Tech,"Nvidia Corp. and Intel Corp. have signed a multiyear cross-licensing agreement that entitles Nvidia to build chipsets for Intel #39;s processors, the companies announced Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The Mac maker confirmed to CNET News.com on Friday that it plans to open a store in Toronto in mid-2005. Apple started notifying Canadian retailers of its plans earlier Friday, according to Mac enthusiast site Macosxrumors."
Sci/Tech,"Groundbreaking new research by Professor of Anthropology Daniel E. Lieberman 86 validates what Bruce Springsteen has been saying for yearshuman beings are, indeed, born to run."
Sci/Tech,Virus writers are targeting Symbian-based cell phones with a Trojan horse that kills off system applications and replaces their icons with images of skulls.
Sci/Tech,"Phishing is one of the fastest-growing forms of personal fraud in the world. While consumers are the most obvious victims, the damage spreads far wider--hurting companies #39; finances and reputations and potentially "
Sports," Third seeded Lleyton Hewitt humbled eighth  seeded Gaston Gaudio 6 2, 6 1 on Friday to secure a spot in the semifinals at the 2004 Tennis Masters Cup."
Sports,As we exclusively predicted earlier this week Honda has bought into British American Racing. David Richards will now stand down and Nick Fry will take over.
Sports,"com. Washington-bound Expos general manager Jim Bowden made another bold move to upgrade the club #39;s offense on Friday, acquiring outfielder Jose Guillen from the Angels in exchange for "
Sports," Refereeing and the recruitment and development of new officials will be top priorities for the CFL over the next few years, the league commissioner said Friday in his annual Grey Cup state of the union address."
World,"President Bush plans to seek support from China and other key allies at the Asia-Pacific summit to help resurrect talks with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program, White House officials said on Friday."
World,"RANGOON, BURMA - Burma #39;s military government has reportedly released a number of political prisoners as part of a wide-ranging amnesty for thousands of prisoners it said were improperly detained."
World,"The Palestinian prime minister urged the United States on Friday to stick to its original 2005 deadline for Palestinian statehood, arguing that President Bush #39;s recent proposal "
World,"BAGHDAD, NOVEMBER 19: A suicide car bomber attacked a police convoy in Baghdad on Friday as guerrillas kept pressure on Iraqs US-backed security forces despite a bloody rout of insurgents in Falluja."
World,"After nearly two years of negotiations, the United Nations has chosen to shelve human cloning treaties and instead consider a non-binding declaration introduced by Italy as a compromise to please polarized member states."
World,"A US celebrity TV special will benefit the tsunami relief effort in South Asia, as actors make donations."
Sports," Police plan to file murder charges against Sao Caetano club officials for the death of defenseman Serginho, who collapsed on the field and died of heart failure last month."
Sports,"Randy Johnson is waiting for the Arizona Diamondbacks to come to him with specific trade possibilities, with his only firm stipulation being that the new team be a contender, one of his agents said on Friday."
Sports,The Seattle Mariner traded left-handed pitcher Randy Williams to the San Diego Padres on Friday for infielder Billy Hogan.
Sports,"Lions head coach Steve Mariucci says he was contacted by Notre Dame regarding their vacant head coaching position, but he will remain in Detroit."
World," A grandson of Thor Heyerdahl, the Norwegian who 60 years ago sailed from Polynesia to Peru aboard Kon Tiki, will launch a reenactment of the trip in April 2005 across the Pacific."
World," ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP)   Newfoundland is on the brink of an offshore revenue deal with Ottawa that could see the country's poorest province end its dependence on equalization payments in as little as three years, says Premier Danny Williams."
World, The liberal challenger in a closely fought  presidential election in Ukraine threatened on Friday to bring  his supporters onto the streets if the authorities tried to  deny him victory by cheating.
World,Secretary-General Kofi Annan says there is clear evidence UN staff sexually abused refugees in DR Congo.
World,The protracted legal battle over Russian oil giant Yukos appeared to enter its final phase Friday when the government set a date to auction off a majority stake in the company's richest energy fields and demanded another \$6 billion in back taxes from a business already facing a crippling \$14 billion bill for outstanding taxes and fines.
World,"Police plan to file murder charges against Sao Caetano club officials for the death of defenseman Serginho, who collapsed on the field and died of heart failure last month."
World,"Riot police used water cannons and tear gas Friday to break up a demonstration by hundreds of rock-throwing protesters before more than 20,000 people marched to vent their anger at Pacific Rim leaders, particularly President Bush."
Business,The Congress on Friday passed legislation reinstituting a ban on state and local taxation of Internet access for another three years following a vote by the House of Representatives.
Business,"The US outbreak of soybean rust has spread to Alabama and Georgia, the Agriculture Department said on Friday, leaving Texas the lone state in the Gulf Coast untouched by the devastating crop fungus."
World,Three senior ruling party members are arrested for carrying guns to a meeting with Malawi's president.
Sci/Tech," NVIDIA Corporation and Intel Corporation today announced that they have entered into a multi year, cross license agreement."
Sci/Tech,Ubisoft #39;s darker iteration on the Prince of Persia franchise comes to light on multiple consoles December 2; was originally dated for mid-November.
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam shot a second-round 68 to open up a three-shot halfway lead at the ADT Tour Championship at Trump International in West Palm Beach, Florida."
Sports,"Kurt Busch, last in the qualifying line and first in the NASCAR Nextel Cup points, waited out 54 other drivers Friday and then won the pole for the season-ending Ford 400, which will determine the 2004 champion."
Sports,"Orchard Park, NY (Sports Network) - Veteran cornerback Troy Vincent and wide receiver Josh Reed will not play Sunday when the Buffalo Bills host the St."
World,"Touching down in a city rocked by large, noisy protests, Prime Minister Paul Martin has arrived in Santiago, Chile for this year #39;s summit of APEC leaders."
World,"Egyptians are raging at an Israeli mistake that left three border policemen dead, even as the Israeli Army chief has promised an investigation."
Sports," BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - Overall World Cup leader  Bode Miller blew his bid for a fifth win in six races when he  fell in the first leg of a giant slalom Saturday."
Business,"A drop in the value of the US dollar cannot by itself bring better balance to global trade without raising both US interest rates and recession risks, economists and a growing chorus of policy-makers say."
Business,"EMI Group PLC, one of the world #39;s biggest music companies, reported a small loss for the first half of its fiscal year Friday but said it expected an improvement in the second half which will reflect the release of several new albums that "
Business,"NOVEMBER 19, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The midnight expiration of Oracle Corp. #39;s tender offer to PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s shareholders for control of the company will either end the software rivals #39; bitter, 17-month battle tonight -- or increase its ferocity."
Business," A Russian steel company has gone to court to block Deutsche Bank #39;s refinancing proposal for Stelco Inc., one of a flurry of legal objections filed Friday against a sales process critics say is biased in favour of the German bank."
Sports, Chris Young never expected to have to chose again between baseball and basketball. The Texas Rangers helped make it an easy decision for the 6 foot 10 pitcher.
World, The dollar suffered a renewed bout of selling after US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan hinted that another depreciation in the US currency might be necessary to reduce the current account deficit.
Sci/Tech," quot;Spam is a major security problem, quot; acknowledges Microsoft founder Bill Gates, but he maintains that progress has been made in the fight against unsolicited e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"The AMD processor chipset market can honestly claim to have a flurry of participants these days. Although the first chipsets were strictly AMD jobs, today you can choose from AMD, VIA, nVidia, and even ATI to get your Athlon 64 or Opteron fix."
Sci/Tech,"Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software security updates, and contemplating a plethora of security solutions and methods."
Sports,"HOUSTON, United States : Australia #39;s third-ranked Lleyton Hewitt reached the semi-finals of the ATP Masters Cup by defeating Argentina #39;s Gaston Gaudio 6-2, 6-1."
Sports,The 29-year-old Williams was 7-2 for Triple-A Tacoma and made six relief appearances with Seattle after being called up in September.
World,"Angered at Secretary-General Kofi Annan #39;s dismissal of allegations against the UN #39;s top investigator, union leaders representating over 5,000 UN employees met for a second day on Friday to decide what action to take."
World, Negotiators planned to work until Congress' final moments to get a breakthrough on legislation implementing the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations to protect the nation from terrorism.
Sports, Twins Bob and Mike Bryan breezed  past Spain's Tommy Robredo and Juan Carlos Ferrero on Saturday  to give the United States a glimmer of hope of rescuing the  Davis Cup final.
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Hungry and filthy,  Indonesians queued for water in their thousands on Tuesday as  aid deliveries to tsunami-ravaged Aceh province hit new snags  and cases of disease and infection among survivors emerged."
Sports, The International Olympic Committee will  donate  $1 million to aid victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is not known for a kindly disposition toward the Palestinians, nor for a gentle approach to the issue of a Palestinian state."
Sports, A Nebraska football player is charged with aggravated assault and battery for injuring a member of a University of Oklahoma spirit group before a game last week.
Business," Shares of PortalPlayer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PLAY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PLAY.O</A>  jumped as much as 62.4 percent in their first day of trading on  Friday after the company's initial public offering priced above  the recently increased range."
Business," U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday as  investors were jolted by a surge in oil prices and comments by  Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who gave a stark  reminder that interest rates were bound to go higher and warned  that appetite for the dollar would dwindle."
Business," The U.S. outbreak of soybean rust  has spread to Alabama and Georgia, the Agriculture Department  said on Friday, leaving Texas the lone state in the Gulf Coast  untouched by the devastating crop fungus."
Business,"Russia has pressed ahead with the last step in the break-up of oil major YUKOS, saying it will auction its main unit for \$8.65 billion."
Business,Legislation to temporarily ban taxing Internet access is poised for approval this week after the US Senate approved the legislation and worked out wording acceptable to Congress.
Business,"Shares of PortalPlayer Inc. (PLAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped as much as 62.4 percent in their first day of trading on Friday after the company #39;s initial public "
Business,"Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio posted double-digit percentage gains on Friday, one day after the company said former Viacom President Mel Karmazin would become its new chief executive."
Business,"Leaks in the Big Dig highway tunnel system under downtown Boston are more widespread than officials have acknowledged, and a new state report suggests tens of millions of dollars "
Business,"The Air Force signed a deal with Microsoft Corp. and Dell Inc. for software services that could be worth \$500 million over six years, Microsoft officials said today."
Business,"Louisville rings in the Christmas season with a 120-year tradition. The Salvation Army kicked off its kettle and bell ringing campaign Friday, called  quot;Keep the Tradition Alive."
Sci/Tech," Federal policy is meeting Western reality on the rangelands of Idaho, where wide open spaces, technological glitches and bitter cold all are potential obstacles to plans to track livestock and protect the food supply from disease and bioterrorism."
Sci/Tech," quot;Someday, for all countries that are entering the World Trade Organization, somebody will come and look for money owing to the rights for that intellectual property, quot; Steve Ballmer said."
Sci/Tech,"This is the game that has been hailed as the killer of all first person shooters since it was first announced over a year ago, and most who have said that hadn #39;t even played it yet - that #39;s how confident people are that this game is just that good."
Sci/Tech, Ubisoft announced today that the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within have gone gold.
Sci/Tech," A technical glitch has forced a minimum 24 hour delay in the launch of the Swift satellite that will study gamma ray bursts, the most powerful and elusive explosions detected in the cosmos."
Sports,"The Spanish Football Federation led the way, sending a letter of apology to the Football Association. General secretary Jorge P Arias condemned the fans #39; behaviour and reiterated his federation #39;s position against racism in football."
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam was hitting the ball so well she knew exactly where it was going. Combine that with an unusually calm day in south Florida, and her name atop the leaderboard was no surprise."
Sports,"In souvenir trailers spread throughout Homestead-Miami Speedway, thousands of Nextel Cup champion T-shirts and hats are sitting in boxes."
Sports,"Norman, OK (Sports Network) - Nebraska offensive lineman Darren DeLone Friday was charged with aggravated assault and battery for injuring a member of the University of Oklahoma #39;s spirit group before last Saturday #39;s game."
Sports,"Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who did not practice today, has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday #39;s game."
Sports," Chicago White Sox pitcher Jon Garland has agreed to a one year,  $3.4 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration."
Sports,"He should save the tears: Unlike most senior quarterbacks at Harvard, he might not be saying good bye to football after The Game against Yale on Saturday."
World,US forces and Iraqi units last night were preparing to storm rebel strongholds in the northern city of Mosul as fighting wound down in Fallujah.
World,"The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region #39;s First Summit of Heads of State and Government started yesterday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with calls for regional leaders to work together towards peace and stability in the region."
World," Intel Corp., the world's largest computer chip company, is not suffering from overcapacity and new areas are emerging that will increase global demand for microprocessors, its chief executive said Friday."
World,North Korean and US officials met this week to discuss the nuclear standoff on the Korean Peninsula. It appears they came no closer to resuming multilateral 
Sci/Tech," Music students of the Manatee School District in Bradenton, Florida talked to music legend Sting on Friday using Apple's iChat AV, an iSight camera and a PowerBook G4. Sting spoke to students from the Telewest Arena in Newcastle, England an hour before he was to perform a concert for his latest tour."
Sci/Tech," California plans to sue the Bush administration over its plans to expand significantly the amount of logging allowed in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the state's Democratic attorney general said on Friday."
World," The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday easily passed a final bill aimed at improving education for millions of children with learning disabilities, with the Senate expected to follow as Congress rushed to complete its work for the year."
Business,Oracle's attempt to buy rival software producer Peoplesoft hangs in the balance as investors consider its \$9.2bn takeover offer ahead of Saturday's deadline.
Business,The European Commission clears German drug firm Bayer's 2.3bn euro acquisition of Swiss company Roche's over the counter medicines business.
Sci/Tech,"Among the new challenges: keeping Sarbanes-Oxley expenses under control and ""their CEOs out of jail."""
Sci/Tech,"Coding community gets early look at new graphics engine set to accompany Longhorn, the next version of Windows."
Sci/Tech,Pennsylvania may block Philly's Wi-Fi plan. News.com Extra
Sci/Tech,Firm says preliminary results for tender offer for PeopleSoft shares could be available just after midnight Friday night.
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (Sports Network) - New Jersey guard  Jason Kidd practiced with the team for the first time since  undergoing knee surgery in July and he could be on the court  Monday."
Sci/Tech,"For some phones infected by the Trojan, the only real fix is a hard reset, which wipes all user data from the device. "
Sci/Tech,The rise in online scams has companies spending hefty sums to educate customers about fraud prevention and to address 'phishing' damage.
Sci/Tech,A converged Wi-Fi device will follow efforts with Vodafone to make BT big in the mobile space again.
Sci/Tech,A sky-high iPod ad towers over a hip Toronto shopping district. Toronto will soon be home to its own Apple retail store. \
Sci/Tech,"Mac maker is taking its retail act north of the border, CNET News.com has learned.\<br /> Photo: iPod's Toronto presence"
Sci/Tech,"The Segway coast to coast? Sure--it works, as long as you don't mind taking your time."
Sci/Tech,quarter survey of digital camera market from IDC shows 40 percent growth and a real horse race.
Sci/Tech,A broad patent agreement will let the graphic-chip specialist build chipsets for Intel PCs.
Sci/Tech,Enthusiasm for PortalPlayer's stock is high despite company's warning that it has no long-term contract with Apple.\
Sci/Tech,"A group of 44 former IT employees at Best Buy has filed a class-action lawsuit charging the retailer with age discrimination in connection with the termination of their jobs during layoffs last spring and in 2003. Best Buy said the claims ""are without merit."""
Sci/Tech,"IT executives must learn business skills, and how to teach those skills to the next generation of managers. Too many look outside for help instead of training their own."
Sci/Tech,"The midnight expiration of Oracle's tender offer for PeopleSoft shares will either end the software rivals' bitter, 17-month battle tonight -- or increase its ferocity."
Sci/Tech,Five online security software and service providers have formed an alliance to help e-commerce and financial services companies fight online fraud.
Sci/Tech,A troubled welfare-case -anagement and telephony system developed largely by Electronic Data Systems has run into so many problems that U.K. government officials might pull the plug on it.
Business,Mylan Laboratories Inc. was one of the few drug makers whose stock closed up Friday with the sector down for a second day as fresh squabbles between veteran financier Carl Icahn and the company #39;s board erupted.
Business,"In a cred boost for satellite radio, former Viacom Chief Mel Karmazin signed on as chief executive of Sirius Satellite Radio. Viacom #39;s former CEO has also served as head of CBS Corporation and Infinity Broadcasting."
Sci/Tech, Firefox 1.0 appears to have sparked new activity in the Web browser market.
Sci/Tech,"Nvidiaand Intelhave signed a multiyear cross-licensing agreement that entitles Nvidia to build chipsets for Intel's processors, the companies announced Friday.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech," The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a compromise version of a moratorium on Internet only taxes, the last step needed before the bill is sent to President George Bush."
World,"A double suicide car bomb attack has devastated a police station just outside Baghdad #39;s fortified Green Zone, killing seven people and wounding 57 in the latest strike against Iraq #39;s beleaguered security forces."
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the Sober e-mail worm started spreading in Europe on Friday, according to antivirus vendors, which have given the worm a midlevel threat rating."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo, Sony ready rival portable gaming devices. Which one will gamers go for?"
Business, THE WARNING: Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan cautioned that swollen trade deficits eventually could threaten the economy by souring foreign appetites for investment in the United States.
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Friday  won the backing of two more key public pension funds in its   $8.8 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> as the  17 month takeover battle between the two California based  business software makers neared a key deadline."
Business,Wall Street stocks traded sharply lower Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan gave a warning over the nation #39;s spiraling trade deficit.
Business,"Video rental company Movie Gallery Inc. became the third company to vie for Hollywood Entertainment Corp., claiming Friday that its offer was more likely to win antitrust approval than the \$700 million bid made by industry leader Blockbuster Inc."
Business,"Gold Banc Corp., a banking company with operations in four states, has agreed to pay \$16 million to resolve claims that it charged excessive fees and inflated interest rates on federally guaranteed agricultural loans, the US Attorney #39;s office said Friday."
Business,"Page, Brin and Schmidt hold one third of company #39;s stock, will still retain 81 of current holdings. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Under an agreement with Intel, Nvidia will be able to make integrated graphics chips that are placed on the computer #39;s motherboard along with the main processor."
Sci/Tech,many of them university students -- for sharing unlicensed music files over the Internet. The latest round of filings 
Sci/Tech,"California plans to sue the Bush administration over its plans to expand significantly the amount of logging allowed in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the state #39;s Democratic attorney general said on Friday."
Sports,"The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration with right-hander Jon Garland on Friday, agreeing to a \$3.4 million, one-year contract. Garland, who got a \$1.1 million raise, was 12-11 with a 4.89 ERA last season, the first winning record of his career."
Sports,"Raptors guard Vince Carter asked out of Toronto before training camp, and it now appears the disgruntled five-time All-Star might get his wish."
Sports,com. The Angels ended their relationship with left fielder Jose Guillen on Friday when they packed him off to the Washington DC franchise in exchange for outfielder Juan Rivera and shortstop Maicer Izturis.
Sports,"ABC has pulled out of the television rights negotiations for the Bowl Championship Series, a source familiar with the talks said Friday."
World,"GEERT WILDERS, the Dutch MP and controversial critic of Islam, has two policemen by his side even when in his high-security parliamentary office in case someone tries to decapitate him."
World,A military police investigation was ordered yesterday by the Israeli Chief of Staff into allegations that soldiers had tampered with the bodies of dead Palestinians and posed for photographs with the corpses.
Business,"Like fruit cake and Santa Claus, they have become an important part of the holiday season. Beginning in early November and running through Christmas, Salvation Army "
Sci/Tech,Sun plans to release most of the OS code to an open-source community development process. The company also promises a Red Hat Linux execution environment (the Janus project) by 1Q05.
Sci/Tech,Firefox 1.0 appears to have sparked new activity in the Web browser market. The release of the open-source Web browser by the Mozilla Foundation last week prompted Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"The public is invited to an informal open house Monday to discuss salvage options on the Bland Mountain Fire. The August fire burned about 1,700 acres of Bureau of Land Management land, and the agency is considering salvaging up to 400 acres of that."
Sci/Tech,"A blonde, 21-year-old go-go dancer is sending emails with naked photos of herself attached and asking for work as model. Or so you are led to think by the latest mass-mailing Sober worm variant to hit the Web, Sober."
Sci/Tech, A radio frequency tag that patients can affix like a bandage to ensure doctors perform the right surgery on the right person won government approval Friday.
Sports,BRISBANE: New Zealand kept themselves firmly in the first Test with Australia yesterday after Jacob Oram blasted a career-best 126 not out to help the Kiwis reach a healthy first innings total of 353.
Sports,CD Chivas USA made Los Angeles Galaxy forward Arturo Torres the first player chosen Friday in the Major League Soccer Expansion draft.
Sports, Kris Benson and Al Leiter are likely to be back with the New York Mets next season.
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. co founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin each plan to sell up to 7.2 million shares of their stock in the online search engine leader during the next 18 months  #151; divestitures that would generate windfalls of more than  #36;1 billion apiece at current market prices.
World,"Myanmar #39;s junta freed at least two dozen members of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi #39;s political party on Friday during a mass release of 4,000 people detained  quot;inappropriately "
World,"LONDON: British government and Prince Charles are locked in an unprecedented, public war of words over the rights and virtues of meritocracy vs aristocracy in the aspirational 21st century, sparking a right royal class war of republican proportions."
Sports, CD Chivas USA made Los Angeles Galaxy forward Arturo Torres the first player chosen Friday in the Major League Soccer Expansion draft.
Sci/Tech," Enterprises are opening up to open source alternatives to commercial software, panelists said at the SDForum conference  #8220;Open Source Entering the Mainstream, #8221; held in Santa Clara, Calif., last week."
Sci/Tech, Oracle Corp.  on Friday won the backing of two more key public pension funds in its  #36;8.8 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc.  as the 17 month takeover battle between the two California based business software makers neared a key deadline.
World," EDMONTON (CP)   Senate reform will not be taken seriously by Ottawa unless Premier Ralph Klein gets more strongly behind the issue, say candidates in Alberta's Senate selection race."
Sci/Tech," Sybase later this year will ship PowerDesigner 11.0, an enterprise data modeling tool for building or re engineering business processes and aligning business and IT goals, according to the company."
Sci/Tech," World fairs have typically focused on the wonders of the future, highlighting new technologies from glass and steel construction in the 19th century to satellites and computers today. But next year's fair is different."
World,Cuba and Panama agree to restore ties after having talks on the sidelines of the Ibero-American summit.
Sci/Tech,Sun plans to provide legal protection from patent-infringement suits to outsiders using or developing the OS--a move to counter Linux.
Business,India's Kerala state to build a technology-friendly city for global investors.  Also: Intel continues its expansion in the Indian city Bangalore   hellip;. Sirius Satellite scores a hard-charging CEO   hellip;. and more.
Sci/Tech,Straight-shooting ball is one of a slew of nanotechnology products aimed at the sports market. \
Sci/Tech,"Sybase later this year will ship PowerDesigner 11.0, an enterprise data modeling tool for building or re-engineering business processes and aligning business and IT goals, according to the company."
Sci/Tech,"Enterprises are opening up to open source alternatives to commercial software, panelists said at the SDForum conference Open Source Entering the Mainstream, held in Santa Clara, Calif., last week."
Business,"Billionaire financier Carl Icahn offered to buy Mylan Laboratories Inc., the largest US maker of generic medicines, for about \$5.38 billion to block Mylan #39;s proposed purchase of King Pharmaceuticals Inc."
Business,A Kansas banking company will pay \$16 million to settle claims it charged excessive fees and inflated interest rates on federally guaranteed agriculture loans in Oklahoma.
Sports," HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Sports Network) - His first pole of the  season couldn't have come at a better time for Nextel Cup  Series points leader Kurt Busch. The No.97 Roush Racing Ford  driver captured the pole for Sunday's season finale, Ford 400,  with a time of 30.114 seconds (179.319 m.p.h.)."
Business,The list of drugs include Meridia - a weight loss drug. Crestor- for reducing cholesterol. Accutane- an acne drug. Bextra- a painkiller.
Business,"EMI, the world #39;s third-largest music group, reported a drop in first-half profits on Friday but said the beleaguered industry was rebounding as online music sales start to take off."
Business,"SINGAPORE, NOV 19: Oil prices were little changed on Friday as traders waited to see whether the onset of the northern winter will put a squeeze on low heating fuel stocks."
Business,"Tamara Mellon, the former It girl and fashion PR, yesterday saw a 150,000 loan from her father turn into a 50m fortune when the Jimmy Choo shoes business was bought by the American "
Business,There #39;s another postponement in the second scheduled Enron criminal trial and now the case against members of the company #39;s Internet division is set to begin April Fools #39; Day.
Sci/Tech,"The home computer has morphed into an all-purpose entertainment hub. When buying a computer this holiday season, here are some important factors to consider."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Everything seems to be working lately for Jose Mourinho and Chelsea. Nothing changed Saturday at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle United."
Business,By Stephen Foley in London and Katherine Griffiths in New York. More than 6bn was wiped off the value of the UK #39;s two giant pharmaceuticals companies yesterday as they and the US regulator attempted to quell a furore over drug safety.
Business,"EMI overcame an 11.4 per cent fall in sales to deliver increased profits and margins in the six months to the end of September, it announced yesterday."
Business,Oil prices climbed more than \$2 higher on Friday on renewed concern over supplies of distillate fuels in all main consuming centers before the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Business,Ray Brent Marsh did officially plead guilty in court.. But the judge could still reject the plea bargain. 31-year old Ray Brent Marsh was surrounded by and army of Walker County deputies as he entered the courtroom.
Business,"Gold Banc Corp. (GLDB.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , a Kansas banking company, agreed to pay \$16 million to resolve claims it charged excessive interest rates and fees on federally "
Business,BERLIN: German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said in a radio interview yesterday that a sharp fall in the dollar would damage both the American and global economies.
Sports," After a temper tantrum that led to an eight game suspension and a course in anger management, Jose Guillen needed a change of scenery. He'll find it in the nation's capital. The Anahiem Angels traded Guillen to the Washington bound Expos  #151; the soon to be Nationals  #151; on Friday for outfielder Juan Rivera and prospect Maicer Izturis."
World," Hundreds of Iraqi troops backed by U.S. forces stormed a Sunni Muslim mosque in Baghdad after Friday prayers, killing four people and wounding at least nine, witnesses and an influential group of Sunni clerics said."
Sports, Jason Kidd's recovery from surgery on his left knee is on schedule and the All Star point guard hopes to practice next month with the struggling New Jersey Nets.
Sports, Chris Young never expected to have to choose again between baseball and basketball. The Texas Rangers helped make it an easy decision for the 6 foot 10 pitcher.
Sports,"JENSON BUTTON might have lost the battle, but last night he appeared to have won the war as David Richards, his boss at BAR Honda, was shown the door."
Sports,Graham Henry and Steve Hansen - are pitted against a former pupil - Mike Ruddock. Wales coach Ruddock could not have had it much harder.
World, Thousands of Lebanese students and activists defied government warnings Friday and demonstrated against Syria's domination of their country.
World,The largest protest march since Chile #39;s police state ended 14 years ago turned violent Friday when demonstrators waged pitched street battles with riot police before President 
World,"UNITED NATIONS: The UN staff union was meeting late last night to discuss a no-confidence measure against senior management of the United Nations, which has been hit by a series of scandals involving top UN officials."
World,"BAGHDAD: An influential group of clerics last night protested against a raid on a Baghdad mosque by Iraqi and US troops, which killed four civilians."
World,"A campaigner with the pressure group Fathers 4 Justice invaded a conference yesterday and handcuffed himself to Margaret Hodge, the minister for Children, for 40 minutes."
World,"Colombian ex-presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt reaches her 1,000th day as a hostage of Marxist guerrillas."
Business,"ALAN GREENSPAN, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, undercut lingering hopes of staging an operation to support the dollar at a meeting of bankers in Frankfurt yesterday "
Business,"Russia is pressing ahead with the last step in the destruction of YUKOS, saying it will auction the oil major #39;s main Siberian unit on December 19 for \$8.65 billion (4.66 "
Business,"GEORGETOWN, United States : Controversial Disney Co. chief executive Michael Eisner has been tough and unflappable defending himself this week against shareholder charges that he wasted 140 million dollars by taking on Michael Ovitz as president in 1995."
Business,Former crematory operator Ray Brent Marsh says he #39;s guilty of dumping hundreds of bodies he was supposed to cremate. Marsh stopped performing cremations not long after he took over the family business in 1997.
Sports,Australia have just resumed their chase of New Zealand #39;s first-innings total of 353 in the first Test in Brisbane. The Australians ended day two on 197-4 with Damien Martyn and Michael Clarke at the crease.
Sports,"Chicago White Sox: The White Sox avoided arbitration with right-hander Jon Garlandon Friday, agreeing to a \$3.4 million, one-year contract."
Sports,"ABC has pulled its contract offer to the Bowl Championship Series, a move that could result in three of college football #39;s biggest games moving to another network."
World,BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomber attacked a police convoy in Baghdad yesterday as guerillas kept pressure on Iraq #39;s security forces despite a bloody rout of insurgents in Fallujah.
World,"Ivory Coast says 63 people have been killed in a week of clashes with French troops as it hands over military powers to a former head of its northern command, whose appointment is considered a provocation by both the rebels and France."
World,"GAZA CITY: PLO leader Mahmud Abbas stepped up calls yesterday to end  quot;armed chaos quot; engulfing the occupied territories, as the new Palestinian leadership readied the ground for presidential elections in January."
Business,The Federal Communications Commission says in a Congressional report that cable bills would increase under a system that lets customers pick and choose. Consumer groups disagree.
Business,"Swollen trade deficits eventually could threaten the economy by souring foreign appetites to invest in the United States, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Friday."
Business,"The dollar continued its seemingly unstoppable slide against other currencies this week, leaving US and European officials increasingly at odds over what - if anything - should be done about it."
Business,Shares of OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. fell sharply Friday on concerns about the newly approved drug #39;s ability to meet sales targets.
Sci/Tech, Verizon SuperPages.com said on Friday it has teamed up with eBay  and Shopping.com  for the roll out of new shopping tools on its online Yellow Pages site.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer provided some perspective for anyone who thinks they are getting too much spam.  quot;There are two people who probably are the number one spam recipients in the world.
Sci/Tech,"On Nov. 18, the same day Britain outlawed fox hunting in England and Wales, John Underwood of San Antonio appeared on the popular  quot;Today Show quot; to talk about his Web site that offers remote-controlled shooting and  quot;hunting quot; at his private ranch in Texas."
Sci/Tech,"  The private laboratory that conducted DNA testing in the OJ Simpson murder trial has fired an analyst who mishandled DNA data in 11 recent LAPD investigations, it was reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,A newly intercepted malicious Trojan has begun infecting mobile phones which run the Symbian operating system. Dubbed  #39;Skulls #39; the Trojan has been detected on Symbian shareware download sites where it bills itself as  #39;Extended Theme Manager #39; by  #39;Tee-222 #39;.
Sports,ENGLAND #39;S  #39;bad boy #39; Wayne Rooney has apologised to Sven-Goran Eriksson for losing his head in Madrid. But the Manchester United star striker has stopped short of issuing a public apology to Emlyn Hughes #39; family 
Sports,"Atlanta Hawks forward Al Harrington, middle, is welcomed to Conseco Fieldhouse by Indiana Pacers forward Jonathan Bender, left, and forward Ron Artest before the start of the game in Indianapolis,Wednesday, Nov.17, 2004."
Sports," Navy is a wanted team  #151; for a bowl game, that is. Officials from five bowls will attend Saturday's game against Rutgers, with the Midshipmen in strong position to land their second straight postseason berth."
World," Asia Pacific leaders will push  quot;very hard quot; at a summit this weekend for a successful outcome to World Trade Organization free trade negotiations, Chilean President Ricardo Lagos said."
World,"Iraqi and US forces have killed 15 rebels and arrested 45 suspected insurgents over a 24-hour period in Mosul, which includes a dusk raid on a mosque and tea house in the northern city #39;s old quarter."
World," SANTIAGO, Chile (CP)   Canada hopes to nail down a free trade treaty with South Korea that could offer major inroads into the booming Asian market, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Friday."
World," The Palestinian Authority on Friday  rejected Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's new and  seemingly softer terms for restarting peace talks, saying he  should drop all conditions for dialogue."
World," Yasser Arafat's widow took possession of the late Palestinian leader's widely sought medical records Friday, and was deciding whether to make the file public to ""stop all these false ideas"" of what caused his death, her lawyer said."
Business,"Where some see stasis, those of us of a certain age tend to see slow-swinging pendulums. Where some perceive exciting ideas as brand new, others perceive in them shades of the past."
Business,"In this issue, my colleague Chad Dickerson unveils his ""Top 20 IT Mistakes"" based on some unhappy lessons he and others have learned. This list is so much fun that I couldn't resist adding my own: five common mistakes that business people make when dealing with IT. Each of these derives from bitter experience. And in three of the cases, I was personally responsible for the bad judgment (please don't ask which three!)."
Business,"We all like to think we learn from mistakes, whether our own or others. So in theory, the more serious bloopers you know about, the less likely you are to be under the bright light of interrogation, explaining how you managed to screw up big-time. Thats why we put out an all-points bulletin to IT managers and vendors everywhere: For the good of humanity, tell us about the gotchas that have gotten you, so others can avoid them.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeedgimme;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714788;10469367;q?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730402idlp"">White Paper: Converged Services Spell Relief</a><br/>Discover why technical decision makers are turning to IP telephony and VPNs to increase worker productivity while keeping an eye on the bottom line.</p>"
Business,"Investors are tuning in to news that the subscription-based programmer has tapped Mel Karmazin, the former Viacom president, to be its new CEO."
Business,"WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (AFP) - The House of Representatives on Friday approved a ban on taxing Internet access and online sales, which US President George W. Bush is expected to sign, a sponsor of the bill said."
Business,"Finance ministers and central bank governors from the 20 biggest economies prepared to meet in Berlin on Saturday to mull the global economic outlook, denying "
Business,"JIMMY CHOO, the luxury footwear brand worn by Sex in the Citys Carrie Bradshaw, has been bought by Hicks Muse, the owner of Typhoo tea and Weetabix."
Business,"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Striking reporters, photographers and other employees of The Vindicator went online Friday with their own newspaper."
Business,A US private equity group tonight said it had bought a majority stake in luxury shoe label Jimmy Choo in a deal valuing the company at 101 million.
Sports, Jarrett Jack scored 20 points and No. 3 Georgia Tech held Alabama State scoreless for more than nine minutes at the start in a 74 37 rout on Friday.
Sci/Tech," Striking reporters, photographers and other employees of The Vindicator went online Friday with their own newspaper."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Gates and Microsoft were in the news a lot this week, most notably with CEO Steve Ballmer claiming that Gates is the most spammed person in the world."
Sci/Tech,"The US Air Force early next year will require its 525,000 personnel and civilian support staff to use a single and specially configured version of Microsofts operating system and applications, said the military departments CIO."
Sci/Tech,"A controversial website, www.live-shot.com, already allows Internet users to fire a .22 caliber rifle at targets on a Texas ranch from afar."
Sci/Tech," Valve updated the Steam site with a bit of news regarding Steam and Half Life 2 support: A small number of Half Life 2 customers have been experiencing problems while playing the game, and we have traced these issues to corrupt Steam "
Sci/Tech,"Editors note. This story was first reported on www.postindependent.com. For more coverage, please read Sundays Post Indpendent."
Sci/Tech,"What happened before CJ arrived in Los Santos? Check these screens, details, and exclusive movie to find out. November 19, 2004 - Did you ever wonder what was happening in Los Santos prior to the events of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas?"
World, In an unprecedented departure from
Sports,It was Jonathan Edwards who best summed up the overriding mood when he helped London officially unveil its candidature for the 2012 Olympic Games yesterday.
Sports,"Spains midweek international friendly victory over England was marred by some disgraceful scenes of racism directed at Englands black players, but further sad events which have been so far largely unreported occurred in Madrid on Wednesday evening."
Sports,David Richards is to stand down as the team principal of British American Racing as part of a deal announced yesterday which sees Honda take a 45 stake in the Brackley-based formula one team worth in the region of 90m.
Sports,"Georgia Tech guard Will Bynum goes to the basket against Alabama State as teammate Theodis Carter looks on during the second half of their season opening game Friday, Nov. 19, 2004."
Sports,"(HOMESTEAD, Fla.) - Kurt Busch will start in great position on Sunday as he tries to wrap up the Nextel Cup drivers championship. Busch has won the pole for the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway "
Sports,"In sport few teams attract universal love, and in rugby the tribal thing runs deep. Gloucester fans will never welcome Harlequins into their Shed, Bath #39;s followers haven #39;ta good word to say about Gloucester "
Sports,"Green was the colour as always here yesterday, as a thousand Barbour jackets mixed with a thousand more country tweeds, but for one afternoon at least claret and blue ran it a close second."
Sci/Tech," A few years ago, a cell phone could go three days without a battery recharge. Today, it's up to a week    and climbing, says C.H. Chen, chief executive of chipmaker Diodes."
World,"A cloud of tear gas surrounds a demonstrator during clashes with Chilean police as protesters stage a rally against the upcoming APEC summit in Santiago, Chile, Friday, Nov. 19, 2004."
World,"YASSIR ARAFATS widow visited yesterday the French hospital where he died and retrieved his widely sought medical records, just as his nephew was about to collect them."
World,MI6 agents and British police are setting up a high-tech control centre for Palestinian security services in the Gaza Strip to help them maintain control in the volatile territory after the death of Yasser Arafat.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 (AFP) - The UN staff union on Friday passed a resolution highly critical of the world body #39;s senior management while declining to pin the blame directly on Secretary General Kofi Annan."
World,Venezuela suggested Friday that exiles living in Florida may have masterminded the assassination of a prosecutor investigating a short-lived coup against leftist President Hugo Chvez 
Sci/Tech," The oracle of Oracle   seems to have pulled another rabbit out of his hat in his quest to buy rival PeopleSoft  . A majority of PeopleSoft shareholders appeared poised Friday to accept Oracle's offer of  #36;24 per share, though two analysts said it would be close. (Oracle planned to reveal results of its tender offer at about midnight, after press time.)"
World," In the shadow of Bill Clinton and his gleaming new presidential library, leaders of the struggling Democratic Party held informal discussions this week of how to come back from their devastating Election Day losses."
World, White House and congressional bargainers sorted through a final pile of disputes Friday on an overdue  #36;388 billion spending bill that would slice President Bush's priorities and curb a wide swath of programs.
World," Action on Friday as the 108th Congress moved toward adjournment, which is expected on Saturday:"
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan urged the Security Council to issue ""the strongest warning"" to all forces fighting in Sudan, saying that ending a 21 year civil war in the country's south would also help halt a humanitarian catastrophe in its Darfur region."
Sci/Tech," While NASA is best known for putting a man on the moon, the U.S. space agency will now help keep plant and animal species on Earth."
Sci/Tech, Both sides in the human cloning debate claimed victory Friday after the United Nations shelved competing proposals for a treaty to ban the procedure and agreed to meet again in February to try to find consensus.
World," In an unprecedented departure from  NATO practice, several alliance members will not allow their  own officers assigned to NATO's two command centers to  participate in its first collective postwar mission in Iraq, a  senior U.S. official said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Officials at the Mozilla Foundation are getting ready to release the final version of Thunderbird 1.0 next week, officials said Friday."
Sci/Tech, Scientists from across Asia will launch a genetic study of the region's people in an attempt to learn why some ethnic groups are more prone to certain diseases.
Sci/Tech,"p2pnet.net News Feature:- Reports on Napster creator Shawn Fannings newest p2p application, Snocap, are doing the rounds. Snocap is a, a proprietary Content Identification Service (CIS) that uses audio "
Business," Swollen trade deficits eventually could threaten the economy by souring foreign appetites to invest in the United States, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Friday. The dollar, already sliding, took another nosedive after his remarks."
World," A prisoner who allegedly spent two months traveling with al Qaida chief Osama bin Laden and helped run a safehouse for the terrorist network refused Friday to attend a hearing on his legal status in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."
Sci/Tech,"Business and communication skills are important, but many tech pros aren't given such training by employers, according to a report."
Sci/Tech, A technology that could transform wireless communications got a boost on Friday when the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its first approval of a software defined radio.
Sci/Tech,"Apple's latest offers a brilliant color screen and photo capabilities, but the price is high."
Sports,"Because of repeated showings, television viewers continue to argue over how badly the Jets mangled the clock in last Sunday's loss to Baltimore."
Sports,"Coach Jim Mora's direct approach has helped lead Atlanta to the second-best record in the N.F.C., behind only the Philadelphia Eagles."
Sports,"Jackie Robinson, the man who broke baseball's color barrier, is featured in a new play at the the Castillo Theater in which even a treasured icon is not sacrosanct."
Sci/Tech,"Pavilion ZD8000 is a TV lover's dream, but it's no lightweight and it doesn't come cheap."
Sci/Tech,Bill Gates is right about one thing: asking people to use a two-factor form of authentication would go a long way toward alleviating a lot of the password problems that plague computer security today.
Business,"Its that time of year again, as members of the Salvation Army fan out across the Wabash Valley. Its time for their annual Christmas kettle bell ringing season."
Sports," As expected, the Montreal Expos are about to get their new name: the Washington Nationals. A city official and a baseball official, both speaking on condition of anonymity, said Friday that "
World,A breakthrough deal between Iran and the EU aimed at defusing an international crisis over Tehran #39;s alleged nuclear ambitions was thrown into uncertainty last night when diplomats said Iran was rushing to process feed material for the manufacture of bomb 
World,"A leading Venezuelan prosecutor investigating the 2002 coup attempt against President Hugo Chavez has been killed in a car bomb attack in Caracas, raising fears of renewed unrest in the country."
Business,"Twenty years and \$14.6 billion after its conception, the most ambitious public works project in the nation -- an unprecedented effort to route an unsightly highway deep beneath the central "
Sci/Tech,Description: The fossil remains of an ancient Spanish ape may help explain a key event in evolution. Scientists say the skeleton offers clues about how our ancestors stopped swinging from trees and started walking upright.
Sci/Tech,"Products announced this week to streamline software-patch delivery are just part of Microsoft #39;s overall efforts to tighten system security, Scott Charney told attendees of the IT Forum in Copenhagen this week."
World,"The widow of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has picked up his medical records from the Paris hospital where he died November 11, and was reviewing the information, her lawyers said."
World,"NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 19: As the visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to New Delhi nears, both countries are hardening their stands with Pak President Pervez Musharraf telling AFP today that he was not encouraged by signals from India."
World,"Margaret Hodge, the children #39;s minister, was handcuffed to a Fathers 4 Justice protester yesterday as she gave the keynote speech at a Law Society conference."
Sports,"The Anaheim Angels, who had preliminary conversations with the Mets about trading Jose Guillen for Mike Piazza, dealt him to the Washington-bound Expos."
Sports,The Giants defense has thought about little else except Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick this week.
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates signed an agreement Friday with a Spanish association for the blind to develop better software for people with visual impairments.
Sci/Tech,"The  quot;Skulls quot; Trojan, which bills itself as  quot;Extended Theme Manager quot; by  quot;Tee-222, quot; has been found on Symbian shareware download sites."
Sci/Tech,Launch of NASA #39;s Swift spacecraft aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket is scheduled for Saturday Nov. 20 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station complex 17.
Sports,"Mississippi State #39;s Marcus Campbell drives to the basket around St. Mary #39;s EJ Rowland during the second half, at the Coaches vs Cancer Classic consolation game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Friday, Nov. 19, 2004."
Sports,"ABC Sports, which has carried the entire Bowl Championship Series since 1998, withdrew yesterday from talks to retain the full package of games."
World," Myanmar's ruling generals have freed their second most prominent political prisoner, Min Ko Naing, leader of student democracy protests in 1988, a source close to his family said on Saturday."
World,"Elections in Iraq scheduled to take place by Jan. 31 may be postponed because of continued widespread violence or a coordinated boycott by Sunni Muslims, US and Iraqi officials said."
World,"The European Parliament in Brussels approved a new team of EU commissioners Thursday with 66 percent of members in favor, the BBC reported."
World,A yawning religious and racial chasm has opened in the Netherlands in the two weeks since a Muslim apparently killed a secular Dutch filmmaker.
World,"Driven by one of the largest and most sustained economic expansions in history, China is increasingly turning to South America as a supplier."
Business,The billionaire financier Carl Icahn offered to buy the generic drug maker Mylan Laboratories to force the company to drop its acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals.
World,"Alumni, fans and some former players are asking if Coach Joe Paterno is still capable of meeting the enormous expectations of the football empire he built."
Sports, Lions coach Steve Mariucci said Saturday he was contacted by Notre Dame about its coaching vacancy but decided to stay with Detroit.
Sports, Kennedy Winston scored 24 points to lead No. 18 Alabama over Western Carolina 97 66 on Friday night.
Sci/Tech,"Covert use of a hardware keystroke logger does not violate federal wiretap law, court rules."
Business,"LIKE beetles scurrying for cover after a stone is lifted, the oil companies of the West feigned disinterest yesterday in the \$8 billion (4.3 billion) fire "
Business,US software giant Oracle #39;s \$9.2bn (4.9bn) bid for rival Peoplesoft was hanging in the balance on Friday as investors pondered its takeover offer.
Business,"Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., stood on the Senate floor Friday and read e-mail exchanges between Boeing Co., executives and Air Force officials that he said revealed an improper "
Sports,"Carla Thomas scored 23 points, Ashley Earley 22 and Dee Davis a career-high 21 as No. 13 Vanderbilt opened the season with a 102-47 victory over St."
World,WASHINGTON : The United States condemned recent attacks by Sri Lanka #39;s Tamil Tigers as an  quot;assault quot; on the country #39;s fragile peace process and welcomed this week #39;s government overture to the separatist rebels.
World, Sen. Tom Harkin said Friday that he had a cancerous patch of skin removed from his forehead.
Sports," AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Sports Network) - Ron Artest scored 24  points, as Indiana defeated Detroit 97-82 in a game that was  stopped late in the fourth quarter due to a fight on the court  that spilled into the stands and included the fans."
Sports," LAWRENCE, Kan. (Sports Network) - Wayne Simien had 25  points and 14 rebounds as the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks  survived a scare and fought off the Vermont Catamounts, 68-61."
Business,"Nearly three years after hundreds of bodies were found scattered, stacked and left to rot at the Tri-State Crematory, its manager pleaded guilty on Friday to theft, fraud "
Business,Congress passed a measure Friday putting a three-year ban on state and local governments #39; taxation of the monthly fees that Internet providers charge their customers.
Business,Travelers flying US Airways during the coming holidays can breathe a little easier. The threat of labor-related disruptions has eased ... for the moment. Expanded hearings next month have decreased the likelihood 
Business,Most consumers would end up paying more for cable and satellite television if they were allowed to pick only the channels they wanted to watch instead of being forced to buy large packages 
Business,Air Force Secretary James G. Roche asked a lobbyist for Boeing Co. to use the company #39;s Washington contacts to  quot;quash quot; a deputy undersecretary of defense and make him  quot;pay an appropriate 
Business,"The Internal Revenue Service is gearing up for tax season. And while it may be a kinder, gentler IRS these days, the agency is still coming after you - especially if you make a lot of money."
Business,Investor Carl Icahn issued a \$20-per-share bid to acquire Mylan Laboratories Inc. on Friday and said  quot;at least quot; three other potential buyers in the generic drug industry could offer more.
Business,"The stiletto-heel shoe specialist Jimmy Choo changed hands on Friday, when the private equity company Hicks, Muse, Tate  amp; Furst purchased a controlling stake in the company, valuing it at 101 million (\$188 million)."
Sports,"Indiana's Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson charged into the stands and fought with fans, and the game was called with 45.9 seconds left."
World, India warned on Friday that new  American arms sales to Pakistan could harm improving New  Delhi Washington ties as well as a promising dialogue between  the South Asia's two nuclear rivals.
Sci/Tech,Intel and graphics processing vendor nVidia said today that they have signed a wide-ranging technology sharing pact that will let nVidia use Intels front-side bus (FSB) technology.
Sci/Tech,"It is becoming a monthly ritual as more people use p2p networks and the industry keeps the courts busy with John Doe lawsuits. In an RIAA press release, RIAA president Cary Sherman said:  quot;During the fall, we "
Sci/Tech,"Wanda and Winky, the two Asian elephants that officials at the Detroit Zoo want to send from the northern cold to a southern sanctuary, must go to the Columbus Zoo instead, the accrediting association for the nation #39;s zoos has decided."
Sci/Tech,"OK, I #39;ll be the first to admit I #39;m probably out of my league writing about the latest Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) tool being offered for beta testing."
Sci/Tech,"In California, mice peer from their cages with human brain cells firing inside their skulls. These are not outcasts from  quot;The Island of Dr."
Sports,The Giants' defense has thought about little else except Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick this week.
Sports,Maraf Safin finally secured a berth at the semi-finals of the year-end Masters Cup after an easy victory over Tim Henman. The two were even at 1-1 when they took to the court.
Sports,A season which brought them their first Ryder Cup caps and a record-breaking win in Detroit now sees Luke Donald and Paul Casey gunning for World Cup glory.
Sports,"David Richards has stood down as boss of Formul One team BAR after a change of ownership. Honda and founders British American Tobacco plan to form a joint venture company, replacing "
Sports,Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims hothead striker Wayne Rooney will cool down in two or three years. Rooney has been widely criticised for his actions during Englands friendly defeat by Spain in Madrid on Wednesday.
Sports,"OAKLAND, Calif. (Sports Network) - Travis Niesen scored a career-high 26 points, Kyle Bailey added 20 and Santa Clara shocked No. 4 North Carolina with a 77-66 victory in a Pete Newell Challenge game at The Arena."
Sports, Kurt Busch wanted everyone else in contention to win the Nextel Cup Series championship to chase him in the Ford 400.
Sports,"Amare Stoudemire scored 33 points, including the go-ahead three-point play with 51.8 seconds remaining, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 107-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night."
Sports,Dirk Nowitzki had 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead the short-handed Dallas Mavericks to a 103-101 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
World,"SANTIAGO, Nov 20 (TNA) - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in the Chilean capital city of Santiago this early morning to attend the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit due to be held on 20-21 November (local time)."
World,"In this picture released by the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, center, shakes hands with doctors at his compound in the West Bank town of Ramallah, in this Oct. 28, 2004 file photo."
World,Next weeks meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of governors over Irans nuclear programs is looming as a tense diplomatic battleground between the US and its European rivals.
World,"as they sought to measure the significance of a purge of Prime Minister Khin Nyunt and his intelligence apparatus last month. The release could be a signal that the generals may be willing to move seriously on political reform, they said."
World,A GOOD news for environmentalists and all those who love Mother Earth came yesterday with Russia formally declaring that it has ratified the Kyoto protocol.
World,"Faced with polarizing division in the 191-member General Assembly, the United States on Friday abandoned its aggressively pursued attempt to obtain a United Nations "
World,"The US says it may send more troops to Iraq before January, depending on the outcome of its offensive in Falluja."
World,Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan says the US trade deficit cannot be sustained indefinitely.
World,The operation by U.S. and Iraqi troops may have been aimed at a cleric said to have incited insurgent violence.
World,Alan Greenspan's suggestions offered little relief to those in Europe who worry that the U.S. is seeking to gain an advantage for its industries from a weaker currency.
World,House and Senate negotiators have tucked a potentially far-reaching anti-abortion provision into a \$388 billion must-pass spending bill.
World,"Tennessee's health care plan for the state's most vulnerable residents, once hailed as an example for the nation, is on the ropes."
Sports,"Santa Clara surprises No. 4 North Carolina, 77-66, in the Tar Heels' season opener at the Pete Newell Challenge on Friday night."
World,Officials say Iran has's continued conversion of uranium for enrichment signals potential trouble for a new and still untested agreement between the Islamic republic and European countries.
Sports, Daniel Horton's three point play with 20.7 seconds to go lifted Michigan to a 61 60 win over No. 20 Notre Dame on Saturday.
Sports,"D.C. United loses three players to the expansion draft Friday, including veteran defender Ezra Hendrickson."
World," The last day Christina DiPasquale saw her best friend, he gave her Gabriel Garcia Marquez's autobiography, ""Living to Tell the Tale."" Since it was the first of a trilogy, he told her, he would have to come back from Iraq to give her the rest of the story."
Sports,"Chris Pugh's three-pointer erases a Navy lead with 1 minute 13 seconds remaining Friday night as Maryland-Baltimore County rallies past the Midshipmen, 67-61."
World,Friday sermons rival Arab satellite channels such as al-Jazeera in their influence over Iraqi opinion.
World,"Residents will be paid \$5 a day for one of the first tasks that will prepare the city for the eventual return of its 250,000 citizens, most of whom fled before the Nov. 8 ground assault."
Sports," Amare Stoudemire scored 33 points, including the go ahead three point play with 51.8 seconds remaining, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 107 102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night."
Sports," Syracuse's stars got the Orange a tournament title. Hakim Warrick had 25 points, and Gerry McNamara added 21 to lead No. 5 Syracuse to a 77 62 victory over No. 24 Memphis on Friday night in the championship game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic."
Sports," Ron Artest scored 24 points, as Indiana defeated Detroit 97 82 in a game that was stopped late in the fourth quarter due to a fight on the court that spilled into the stands and included the fans."
Sports, Dionnah Jackson had 23 points and eight assists to lead No. 21 Oklahoma to an 84 62 season opening victory over Southeast Missouri State on Friday night.
Sports, Former tournament winner Kirk Triplett and PGA Tour rookie Ryan Palmer shot 6 under 66s on Friday and share a one stroke lead with reigning Nationwide Tour champion Nick Watney after two rounds of the Pebble Beach Invitational.
Sports,"Facing two Top 25 teams in two nights in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, the Orange handled both with relative ease."
Business,"Every few years, a whistle-blower arrives on Capitol Hill and shakes up a federal agency with charges of incompetence and misfeasance."
Business,"The dollar is dipping again. After falling against major currencies such as the euro, yen, and Canadian dollar in 2002 and 2003, the greenback stabilized this year."
Sports,"Howard, at 6-4 overall and 3-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, can clinch a winning record in the MEAC with a win over Delaware State on Saturday."
Sports,"The third-ranked Yellow Jackets use a stifling defensive effort to crush the Alabama State Hornets, 74-37, on Friday night."
Sports,"With the season winding down and conference championship games approaching, it seems an appropriate time to remind people of why some conferences are in favor of these games and why others aren't."
Sports,Pacers forward Jonathan Bender is expected to be out six weeks with an injured left knee. The knee has troubled Bender his entire career.
Sports,"ABC has pulled its contract offer to the Bowl Championship Series, a move that could result in three of college football's biggest games moving to another network."
Sports,Indiana's Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson charge into the stands and brawl with fans in the final minute of their game against Detroit.
Business,Honda told regulators that faulty gaskets are a major factor in an engine problem that has led to fires in its CRV sport utility vehicles.
Business,"between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve last year, The Salvation Army raised nearly \$40,000 from its signature Christmas kettles at five local Target stores."
World, A Venezuelan prosecutor probing a 2002 coup against President Hugo Chavez was killed by a car bomb that the government blamed on Friday on radical opponents it said were training in the United States.
Sci/Tech,"Man became the world #39;s alpha species thanks to his outsized brain, according to the view that has dominated anthropology for decades."
Sports,"World number one Annika Sorenstam posted a 4-under-par round of 68 overnight to open a three-shot lead midway through the season-ending LPGA tournament at West Palm Beach, Florida."
Sports,"The season may be young, but No. 6 Syracuse has already made a statement. Facing two Top 25 teams in two nights in the Coaches vs."
Sports,"Kurt Busch surprised himself by winning the pole yesterday for the NASCAR season finale, putting himself in excellent shape for the opening laps of Sunday #39;s climactic Ford 400."
Sports,"Oklahoma guard Dionnah Jackson (35) dribbles upcourt while SE Missouri State forward Simone Jackson (24) chase her Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, during Oklahoma #39;s season opener in Norman, Okla."
Sports,"Travis Niesen scored 26 points and Kyle Bailey made three second-half 3-pointers to help Santa Clara spoil No. 4 North Carolina #39;s season opener, 77-66, last night in the Pete Newell Challenge in Oakland, Calif."
Sports," The Angels #39; surprise trade of Jose Guillen to the Expos Friday eliminated one potential addition to the Mets #39; lineup, and possibly one of the suitors for high priced catcher Mike Piazza."
World,"A cloud of tear gas surrounds a demonstrator during clashes with Chilean police as protesters stage a rally against the upcoming APEC summit in Santiago, Chile, Friday, Nov. 19, 2004."
World,A top US military official in charge of the Middle East says coalition forces will do all they can to ensure Iraqi elections set for late January will go ahead.
World,"Shillong, Nov 19 : The UK today welcomed the progress made by India and Pakistan to normalise bilateral relations and said it would support this endeavour  #39;only from outside #39;."
World,"The Bush administration has dropped its bid this year for a global ban on human cloning, avoiding what promised to be an acrimonious battle at the United "
World,"More than 25,000 protesters marched through downtown Santiago on Friday, demonstrating against an economic summit of Pacific Rim leaders, the attendance of President Bush and the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Protests elsewhere turned violent and dozens were arrested."
World,"<p></p><p> By Patrick Markey</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Venezuelan prosecutorprobing a 2002 coup against President Hugo Chavez was killed bya car bomb that the government blamed on Friday on radicalopponents it said were training in the United States.</p>"
World,President Hugo Chavez vowed Friday that Venezuela's intelligence services would identify the assassins of a state attorney who intended to prosecute backers of Venezuela's 2002 coup.
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan shook financial markets yesterday with a warning that foreign nations may tire of financing the huge US trade and budget deficits.
Sports,"I #39;m mad at people who think it #39;s funny to taunt black soccer players. I #39;m saddened that a small group - I hope it #39;s just a small group but I have my doubts -f stupid fans are ruining, what "
Sports,"Indiana Pacers center Jermaine O #39;Neal, left, collides with Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess (24) while driving to the basket iin the second quarter Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Auburn Hills, Mich."
Sports,"Maryland freshman quarterback Jordan Steffy was released from a hospital near Virginia Tech on Thursday night and returned to College Park with his team, although his status remains in doubt for the Nov. 27 season finale against Wake Forest."
Sports,"HOMESTEAD - All five of the Nextel Cup championship contenders have vowed to be on the offensive this weekend. Kurt Busch converted words into actions Friday, winning the pole for Sunday #39;s championship-deciding "
Sports,"Senior forward Wayne Simien scored 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, leading the No. 1-ranked Kansas Jayhawks to a 68-61 season-opening win over the Vermont Catamounts."
Sports, Damon Stoudamire scored 33 points and Zach Randolph added 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110 98 victory Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks.
World,"The UN staff union met yesterday to discuss a no-confidence measure against senior management of the world body, which has been rocked by a series of scandals involving top officials."
Sports, Ivory Latta scored 17 points to lead No. 9 North Carolina to an 86 40 victory over Elon in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
Sci/Tech,Congress passed a measure putting a three-year ban on taxation of the monthly fees that Internet providers charge their customers.
Business,"The price of crude oil surged 4.8 percent in New York yesterday, the biggest rise in more than five months, on concern that cold weather in Europe will draw heating oil from the United States."
Sports,"Washington #39;s Mike Jensen, left, keeps the ball away from Seattle Pacific #39;s Matt Birkle, right, in the first half in Seattle on Friday, Nov 19, 2004."
Sports,Jim Bowden continued to lead the hot stove league in deals yesterday when Washington #39;s interim general manager acquired power hitter and problem child Jose Guillen in a trade that sent two 
Sports," OAKLAND, Calif., (Sports Network) - Travis Niesen scored a  career-high 26 points, Kyle Bailey added 20 and Santa Clara  shocked No. 4 North Carolina with a 77-66 victory in a Pete  Newell Challenge game at The Arena."
Business,Bear with me a moment and take part in a bit of holiday whimsy. Close your eyes and think about Christmases past. What do you see?
Business,Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner testified Thursday that he told Disney #39;s directors he was hoping to  quot;trade quot; president Michael Ovitz to Sony Corp.
Business,"  Another group of investors hit beleaguered mortgage giant Fannie Mae with a lawsuit late Friday, charging the company hurt shareholders by deliberately misrepresenting earnings."
Sci/Tech," In June 2001, Nintendo launched the Game Boy Advance  nd gamers cheered. Twenty one months later, the company rolled out the Game Boy Advance SP    that cheering turned into an ovation."
Sports,  The smallest man on the court always seems to make the biggest plays for the Washington Huskies. Dazzling guard Nate Robinson is one of the most exciting players in the country.
Sports," Sometimes things are not as they seem, and on those days, stock car events are impossible to predict. The driver who won the pole for Sundays Ford 400 had qualified 22nd, 21st, seventh "
Sports,"Until late Thursday night, Virginia Tech #39;s football players were under strict orders from coach Frank Beamer to think, speak and dream only of the University of Maryland."
Sports,"CORDOVA - Collegiate loyalties run deep, and there #39;s no school rivalry any more intense than the one between the Clemson University Tigers and the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, whose fans are even willing to bleed for their teams."
Business,A former crematory operator pleaded guilty Friday to dumping more than 330 corpses on his property and giving the relatives of the dead cement dust instead of ashes.
Business,"  Leaks in the Big Dig highway tunnel system are more widespread than officials have acknowledged, and top construction managers warned as far back as six years ago about problems that could cause waterproofing failures, records show."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the largest buyer of US home loans, was accused of securities fraud by Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro, who said the company manipulated its earnings to artificially inflate its stock price."
Sports," On the day the Montreal Expos got a new name, they also bolstered the offense with the acquisition of outfielder Jose Guillen from the Angels."
World,"About 15 rebels have been killed by Iraqi and US forces over a 24-hour period in Mosul, while the United States plans Friday to further strengthen troops in Iraq."
World,"The UN Secretary General says he is  ""encouraged"" by the release of several top political prisoners in Burma."
Sports,"Miami's Dwyane Wade sends the game into overtime with two free throws, and wins it in the extra session with a fading jumper at the buzzer to stun Utah."
World," Myanmar's second most prominent political prisoner said Saturday he felt like he had ""awoken from dreamland"" after he returned home from nearly 16 years in jail."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft investors keep \$9.2 billion bid in play, but the deal still faces hurdles."
Sports,"I originally had intended to write something about the Spurs' ongoing invincibility against the Celtics, how the next time Boston beats the Spurs, Tim Duncan will be sipping a pina colada under a mango tree in St. Croix. But then I switched gears and planned to address Paul Pierce and his unflattering body language, and why he looks so darn ..."
Sports,"The Red Sox never said their first offer to Pedro Martinez was their last. And while one prominent member of the Yankees after another wooed the three-time Cy Young Award winner in recent days, the Sox sweetened their offer to Martinez, though not enough to reach an agreement with the prized free agent."
Sports,"When the first maple leaves began to turn red, the phone started ringing in Andover. Linda Young would pick up and hear the pained voice of her daughter, Robin, a senior volleyball star at Williams.  quot;Mom, quot; she'd say,  quot;I can't believe this is the last time I'm going to play at Hamilton. quot; Time passed. Leaves turned. The phone ..."
Sports,"Pressure? What pressure? Kurt Busch, last in the qualifying line and first in the NASCAR Nextel Cup points, waited out 54 drivers yesterday, then won the pole for the season-ending Ford 400, which will determine the 2004 champion."
Sports,The Anaheim Angels traded troubled outfielder Jose Guillen to the Washington-bound Expos for outfielder Juan Rivera and prospect Maicer Izturis yesterday.
Sports,"State titles were common for the Walpole field hockey teams of the 1990s, and now that prize has returned to Common Street."
Sports,"ranked Boston College dominated the first two periods, but Providence came on in the third and emerged with a 2 2 tie at Schneider Arena last night."
Business,"After nearly 18 months of stuggle, and a  quot;final offer quot; deadline that expired at midnight, Oracle now owns of 61 per cent of PeopleSoft -- a giant, but not quite final, step toward winning control of the company."
Business,The announcement Thursday that William Perez was leaving SC Johnson to take over as CEO of Nike Inc. surprised the business world.
Business,"EMI, home to artists such as Robbie Williams, Radiohead and Norah Jones, reported explosive growth in digital music sales yesterday and said it was winning the battle against piracy."
Business,A former crematory operator pleaded guilty yesterday to dumping more than 330 corpses on his property and giving the relatives of the dead cement dust instead of ashes.
Business,"Many people could use some extra money this time of year. It just so happens the Internal Revenue Service has some extra money on hand -- and if you are among the 2,915 taxpayers in Georgia "
Business,"The Australian mobile carrier units of Vodafone Group PLC and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. have agreed to roll out a combined third-generation (3G) cellular network in the country, they said Friday."
Business,"  A House Senate conference committee on Wednesday approved major changes in the law that governs special education for 6.5 million disabled students, charting new ways for schools to identify children for extra help more swiftly, reduce legal "
Business,Michael Eisner lashed out at the  quot;clichd quot; portrayal of the  quot;real quot; Hollywood in his fifth and final day testifying in a shareholder suit over former company president Michael Ovitz #39;s lucrative payout.
Business,"The sounds of tinkling bells could be heard above the bustle of the Farmers Market on the Long Beach Promenade, leading shoppers to a row of bright red tin kettles dotting a pathway Friday."
Business,"In a burgeoning political and engineering scandal, Boston #39;s gleaming new underground Interstate 93 is riddled with hundreds of leaks."
Business,"Many Chinese, including myself, probably have a vague idea of what Latin America looks like. President Hu Jintao #39;s ongoing four-nation trip to the region, which has hit headlines lately, has made the image clearer."
Sports,Players and fans exchanged punches in the stands as an NBA game turned so ugly a police investigation was necessary. Indiana #39;s Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson charged into the stands and fought with fans in 
Sports,He changed his speech to say a British Olympics would showcase our  quot;ethnic diversity and tolerance quot; - a swipe at Madrid #39;s race-hate soccer shame.
Sports,"Major Japanese automaker Honda Motor is to acquire a 45 per cent stake in the BAR Formula One motorsports team. British American Tobacco will hold the remaining 55 per cent stake in the team, which will continue "
Sports,Colorado Rapids defenders Antonio de la Torre and Jeff Stewart were selected by CD Chivas USA in the MLS expansion draft on Friday.
World,"BECAUSE IRAN has not been truthful about its nuclear activities in the past, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the European Union, and the United States have been trying to ascertain whether some of those activities belong to a nuclear weapons "
World,The United Nations has put off for this year the question of whether to draft a treaty that would ban all human cloning. Diplomats instead settled on a compromise political declaration.
World,One of the most popular politicians in the Netherlands said yesterday his country #39;s democracy is under threat and called for rejecting immigration from non-Western nations in 
World,"UDEN, Netherlands -- They had gathered for prayers at a mosque on the final night of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan when someone shouted, ''Fire at the school! quot;"
World,"VENEZUELA CARACAS -- President Hugo Chavez vowed yesterday that Venezuela's intelligence services would identify the assassins of a state attorney who intended to prosecute backers of Venezuela's 2002 coup. Danilo Anderson, known to many Venezuelans as the  quot;super prosecutor, quot; was killed Thursday night by two explosions that ripped through his vehicle in the capital. The assassination renewed the specter of ..."
World,"  Raising doubts about its commitment to dispel international distrust, Iran is producing significant quantities of a gas that can be used to make nuclear arms just days before it must stop all work related to uranium enrichment, diplomats said yesterday."
World,  Egyptians enraged at Israel's mistaken killing of three border policemen protested yesterday after Friday prayers at Cairo's main mosque under a banner that read:  quot;The pigs' apology doesn't quench our rage. quot;
World,The Pentagon has identified the following US service members who were killed recently in Iraq:
World,"  The Taliban movement suffered a serious psychological and military setback after failing to disrupt Afghanistan's presidential election last month, but the radical Islamic militia still poses a formidable military threat and one faction has begun carrying out daring, Al Qaeda style urban terrorist attacks, say Afghan and foreign analysts."
World, Gunmen killed Baghdad's governor in  Iraq's highest profile assassination for eight months and a  suicide bomber killed 11 people on Tuesday in an escalating  campaign to wreck the Jan. 30 election.
Business,mail records show Air Force Secretary James G. Roche put pressure on opponents of a plan to lease Boeing 767 tanker aircraft.
Business,"Massachusetts gained nearly 4,000 payroll jobs last month while the jobless rate held steady after hitting a three-year low in September, the state reported yesterday."
Business,"First, Vioxx was pulled from the market. Now attention turns to five other drugs, which deserve scrutiny, a Food and Drug Administration scientist warned Congress this week."
Business,"Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan yesterday urged the federal government to reduce its budget deficit and encourage greater personal saving, warning that foreign investors will not finance endless growth in America's huge trade gap."
Business,"More than 100 workers in Newton are scheduled to lose their jobs by February amid the purchase of MedSource Technologies Inc. by another medical device contract manufacturer, the new owner acknowledged yesterday."
Business,"Massachusetts Electric Co. , the state's biggest utility, reached a \$71 million agreement with Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly to freeze most rates through March 1 and offer all customers a monthly credit averaging 43 cents for the year after that. With the seven-year-old system of state-controlled  quot;standard offer quot; power rates set to expire in March, the settlement pact is ..."
Business,The protracted legal battle over Russian oil giant Yukos appeared to enter its final phase yesterday when the government set a date to auction off a majority stake in the company's richest energy fields and demanded another \$6 billion in back taxes from a business already facing a crippling \$14 billion bill for outstanding taxes and fines.
Sci/Tech,"Through the World Community Grid, your computer could help address the world's health and social problems."
World," PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters) - The United States will help  the millions devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami rebuild  their lives, but an effort on the scale of the Marshall Plan is  probably not needed, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on  Tuesday."
Business," Oracle Corp. Friday said 61 percent of PeopleSoft Inc. shares were tendered for its  #36;24 a share offer, strengthening Oracle's hostile bid position as it waits to see if PeopleSoft's board will remove the final barrier to a deal."
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Salvage crews dragged a  damaged Boeing 737 cargo jet off the runway at Banda Aceh  airport on Tuesday, clearing the way for flights to resume  bringing in relief aid for Indonesian quake and tsunami  victims."
Sci/Tech,"A majority of PeopleSoft'sshareholders gave Oraclethe green light to continue its hostile bid for control of the company, tendering more than 60 percent of PeopleSoft's outstanding shares into Oracle's \$24 per share cash offer by the Friday deadline."
Sports, The New England Patriots have an extra week to study their next opponent  #151; whoever that might be.
Sci/Tech,I #39;M FEELING a little bit better about the hundreds of junk e-mails I get every day now that I #39;ve read that someone else has much bigger e-mail troubles.
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, United States of America -- An epic brawl involving Indiana Pacers players and angry "
Sports,"HOMESTEAD, Fla.  Eleven minutes after the start of a press conference featuring the drivers still alive in the chase for the Nextel Cup, Dale Earnhardt Jr."
World,"Yangon, Nov. 20: Myanmar #39;s Military Government has freed the country #39;s second most prominent political prisoner, student democracy leader Min Ko Naing, an Opposition party spokesman said today."
Sports," Players and fans exchanged punches in the stands as an NBA game turned so ugly a police investigation was necessary. Indiana's Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson charged into the stands and fought with fans in the final minute of their game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, and the brawl forced an early end to the Pacers' 97 82 win."
Sports, Annika Sorenstam felt as if she had hit a wall in the ADT championship.
Sports, Kurt Busch came to Homestead Miami Speedway with more in mind than just winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship.
Sports,"Frankfurt Dec 4 (SW) - Week sixteen of the German Bundesliga and with one game before the winter break, Bayern Mnchen drew 2-2 on Saturday to stretch their lead to three points over FC Schalke who travel to Dortmund on Sunday."
Sports," An epic brawl involving Indiana Pacers players and angry Detroit Pistons fans turned into a near riot, the most disgraceful day in National Basketball Association history yet."
World," An earthquake shook people awake in the Costa Rican capital early Saturday, where leaders of 21 nations had gathered for a summit meeting."
World," African leaders put final touches on a new, U.N. backed peace plan for the troubled Great Lakes countries on Saturday amid fresh allegations of gun running, abuse and violence in the vast, volatile region."
World," Taiwan opposition leaders have demanded President Chen Shui bian provide evidence for his repeated allegations that military generals had plotted a ""soft coup"" in collaboration with rival China to cripple his government."
World,"A dissident who led the 1988 student protests in Burma is freed, as part of a release of 4,000 prisoners."
Sports,"com Staff  December 4, 2004. US Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) said yesterday that he will introduce legislation for mandatory drug testing of athletes if major league baseball players and owners do "
World,Up to 10 people are killed in air strikes on rebels in the southern island of Mindanao.
World,"Malaysia's express bus fleet could be taken off the roads for speeding and ignoring fines, the government says."
World,"Glenn McGrath's maiden Test fifty takes Australia to 564-9 against New Zealand, ahead by 211 runs."
World,"Burma #39;s military junta has freed a top dissident - second only to Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi - as part of a release of 4,000 prisoners."
World,"Eleven African countries have signed a UN-backed peace deal for the Great Lakes region, pledging an end to the genocide, war, hunger and disease that has killed 3 million over more than a decade."
Business,EMI shares surged 15 per cent yesterday after the record company unveiled weaker interim profits and revenues but gave a robust outlook on the back of impending releases from artists including the Rolling Stones and Coldplay.
Sci/Tech,"Monkey stem cells can repair the brain damage caused by Parkinson's disease, researchers have shown."
Sci/Tech,Nasa celebrates the first year on Mars of its Spirit rover and says the vehicle can go on working for some time.
Sci/Tech,"A massive eagle which became extinct five centuries ago was once New Zealand's chief predator, scientists believe."
Sci/Tech,"Faced with polarizing division in the General Assembly, the U.S. abandoned its attempt to obtain a treaty banning all human cloning."
Sports," The next phase of winning, after you #39;ve won at home and on the road, after you #39;ve blown out teams, captured nail biters and overcome large fourth quarter deficits, is to beat an opponent more than once."
Sports," Hakim Warrick scored 25 points  and Gerry McNamara added 21, as fifth ranked Syracuse pulled  away late for a 77 62 victory over No. 24 Memphis in the  championship game of the Coaches versus Cancer Classic at  Madison Square Garden."
Business,"Merger talks are still alive in the hostile takeover soap opera between Oracle (Quote, Chart) and PeopleSoft (Quote, Chart). Early Saturday morning, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison said his  quot;best and final all cash "
Business,The protracted legal battle over Russian oil giant Yukos appeared to enter its final phase Friday when the government set a date to auction off a majority stake in the company #39;s 
Sci/Tech,Netscape is partially responsible for the beginning of another browser (the programme you log on to the internet with) battlethe fledgling Firefox vs the mighty Microsoft.
Sci/Tech,"On Sunday, the video-game giant will introduce its latest innovation, the Nintendo DS, or dual screen, which gaming fanatics around the globe have been dying to get their hands on."
Sci/Tech,"BT HAS re-entered the mobile phone market, launching its own branded cellphone service on Vodafone #39;s network as it looks to boost revenues with its fixed-line business in decline."
Sports," When safety Ryan Gutierrez first arrived at California, Stanford ruled the Big Game. It wasn't that long ago, but it certainly seems like ancient history now."
Sports,"If Kurt Busch wasn #39;t already the man to beat for the Nextel Cup championship, he is now. Anyone expecting Busch or his Roush Racing team to crack under the pressure of the "
Sports," The trade that might have transformed Toronto and Portland didn #39;t materialize before last night #39;s game, which left the Sonics wondering if they #39;d face a fractured Raptors team or one hardened by adversity."
Sports,"Although Al Leiter has pledged his allegiance to the Mets on numerous occasions, baseball sources have told the Daily News he is  quot;still very much undecided quot; about his future and is not close to signing with the Mets or another team."
World,"The minister said the attack was aimed at halting prosecutions led by Anderson against several hundred opposition politicians, lawyers and former military officers accused of supporting Chavez #39;s short-lived ouster in the 2002 coup."
World, Insurgents armed with automatic rifles and rocket propelled grenades skirmished with U.S. and Iraqi forces in Sunni Muslim areas of Baghdad Saturday and at least three police and seven insurgents were killed.
Sci/Tech," Japanese camera and office equipment  maker Canon Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=7751.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">7751.T</A> said on Tuesday it would start  producing rear projection televisions later this year, aiming  to secure a chunk of the rapidly growing market for big screen  TVs."
Business,Ongoing battle between rival software makers enters new stage. Board has vowed to continue resistance. By Michael Liedtke. SAN FRANCISCO -- More than 60 percent of PeopleSoft Inc.
Business,The bill to ban state and federal levies on all types of connections for three years now goes to Bush. By Mary Dalrymple. WASHINGTON -- Congress acted Friday to block state and local governments from taxing 
Business,"Carl Icahn has launched another of his multibillion-dollar shock-and-awe raids for a company - this time on the nation #39;s biggest generic drug maker, Mylan."
Sci/Tech,US space agency Nasa celebrates the first year on Mars of its Spirit robot rover vehicle.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) warned Asian governments on Thursday they could face patent lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows software."
Sci/Tech,"The X-43A aircraft flew at a speed of around Mach 9.6 - nearly ten times the speed of sound - after a booster rocket took it to around 110,000 feet and then separated."
Sports,Jim Boeheim rarely leaves the Syracuse area early in the season. This trip to New York was well worth it. The fifth-ranked Orange beat No.
Sports,"  Jamal Crawford went for the instant replay, but he wasn #39;t able to pull it off. It came down to another shot at the buzzer last night, but he wasn #39;t able to deliver and the Knicks closed out a difficult "
Sports,Fed-up fans at the Air Canada Centre yesterday treated Vince Carter as if the trade was already a done deal. SUPERSONICS 101 RAPTORS 94.
Sports,"The Expos are about to get their new name: the Washington Nationals. A city official and a baseball official, both speaking on condition of anonymity, said Friday that the team will reveal its new name, cap "
World,"The medical records of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat who died of multiple organ failure have been handed over to his widow Suha Arafat, who has got the file from the Percy military hospital in Paris, where her husband died."
Business,"The outlook for the US economy in the coming quarters is favourable despite a continued fall in personal savings, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was quoted as saying on Saturday."
Sports,"By wire services. Rashard Lewis scored 27 points and Ray Allen had 24 to lead the Sonics to their ninth straight victory, 101-94 over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night."
Sports,"Beginning a season of high expectations, No. 3 Georgia Tech clamped down on Alabama State and pulled away in the second half for a 74-37 victory Friday night."
Business,The federal judge overseeing US Airways #39; bankruptcy petition is reconsidering his decision to allow the airline to cut wages for flight attendants by 21 percent for four months.
World, European officials are increasingly alarmed by the U.S. dollar's slump against the euro  #151; but they aren't likely to get help from the United States or Asian countries at the G 20 meeting of industrial and developing countries that opened Saturday.
World," When a hail of bullets hit the car in which Jinan Adnan and her family were riding, she followed her maternal instincts  #151; and paid with her life."
Sports,Leg spinner Anil Kumble struck twice in successive balls to leave South Africa faltering on 154 for four at tea on the opening day of the first test against India on Saturday.
World,The Palestinian prime minister promised today to make public the cause of Yasser Arafats death as an emissary was sent to Paris to pick up his medical records.
World,"YANGON : Myanmar #39;s military government has freed the country #39;s second most prominent political prisoner, student democracy leader Min Ko Naing, an opposition party spokesman told AFP."
Sports, A resurgent Tiger Woods shot a  three under par 67 to preserve his three stroke advantage at  the halfway point of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament Friday.
Business,"The jingling bells, smiling face and clanking red kettle have become as much a signature to the approach of Christmas as shopping-mall Santas."
Sports,seeded Andy Roddick has predicted a thrilling contest when he takes on Lleyton Hewitt in the semi final of the Masters Cup in Houston.
Sports,"New York City and four other contenders for the 2012 Olympics submitted their final bids to the International Olympic Committee this week, moving the winner-take-all scrum into its last phase."
Sports,Kurt Busch came to Homestead-Miami Speedway with more in mind than just winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship.  quot;I was just joking in the prequalifying interview that we needed a pole to get into the Bud 
World," An Afghan court sentenced a man to death Saturday for the 2001 killing of three foreign journalists and an Afghan colleague who were pulled from their cars, robbed and shot as they rushed to cover the collapse of the Taliban."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. Friday said 61 percent of PeopleSoft Inc. shares were tendered for its  #36;24 a share offer, strengthening Oracle's hostile bid position as it waits to see if PeopleSoft's board will remove the final barrier to a deal."
World," President Thabo Mbeki will hold separate meetings with Prime Minister Seydou Diarra of the Ivory Coast and the head of the rebel forces in Pretoria on Saturday, a presidential spokesperson said."
Business,"Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan delivered a blunt warning Friday that foreign investors might get sick of subsidizing the nation #39;s widening trade and budget deficits, remarks that caused US financial markets to tremble."
Business,Congress acted yesterday to block state and local governments from taxing connections that link consumers to the Internet for the next three years.
Business,"Recently, TV news reported that the Target chain of retail stores has decided to ban the Salvation Army from the annual kettle collection at its stores, beginning this Christmas season."
Sci/Tech,"A 13 million years old ape living in what is now Spain may have been the last common father of all apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and humans."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. has signed a cross-licensing agreement with Nvidia Corp. that would allow the 3-D graphics chipmaker to start selling chipsets for PCs that use Intel #39;s microprocessors, the companies said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Apple is bringing the worlds most exciting retail experience to Europe for the first time, with a brand new store in the heart of one of the worlds most vibrant shopping districts - Londons West End."
Sci/Tech,"The struggle over the fate of two aging elephants at the Detroit Zoo might move to a new battleground, the zoo director said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"  For people trying to get their aging parents on the Web so they can read e mail and get digital photos of the family, Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,"After some years on the drawing board, Japanese mobile giant NTT DoCoMo has announced its work on a common platform for 3G phones has come to fruition."
Sports,NBA officials stopped a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons with about 45 seconds left to play late Friday after a brawl broke out between players and fans in Detroit.
Sports,"World News: London, Nov 20 :London has launched its bid to host the 2012 Olympics with a pledge that it would be  quot;the best Games the world has ever seen quot;."
Sports,"It would be easy to dismiss a fighter known as  quot;Winky. quot; It also would be a mistake. The first fighter in 29 years to unify the junior middleweight division, Ronald Lamont Wright is slightly "
World,"The United States, Germany and other G7 nations agreed on Saturday to write off up to 80 percent of Iraq #39;s \$120 billion foreign debt in a move that could "
World,Palestinian officials are urging Israel to curb military operations as they begin to register candidates to run in an election to replace Yasser Arafat as Palestinian Authority president.
World,THE CRIME: A car bomb killed a prosecutor preparing a case against nearly 400 people who backed a 2002 coup attempt to oust President Hugo Chavez.
World,"African leaders have signed a UN-backed peace framework for the Great Lakes region, but quickly admitted it might be difficult to implement amid ethnic violence, poverty and political mistrust."
Business,Some members of the Paris Club of creditor nations agree to forgive 80 of Iraq's debt at the G20 summit in Berlin.
Business," The United States and its G7 allies have reached agreement on a deal to forgive 80 of Iraq's huge debts without imposing any conditions, a G7 official said on Saturday."
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Friday  said 61 percent of PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> shares were  tendered for its  $24 a share offer, strengthening Oracle's  hostile bid position as it waits to see if PeopleSoft's board  will remove the final barrier to a deal."
Business," Stock prices are near the highest  level ever, but instead of triggering giddy euphoria, the rise  is inspiring doubt and concern that stock values might be too  high."
Business," The United States, Germany and other G7  nations agreed on Saturday to write off up to 80 percent of  Iraq's  $120 billion foreign debt in a move that could pave the  way for a wider international accord, officials said."
World, Peruvian authorities arrested a  former army major who led a three day uprising in a southern  Andean town and vowed on Tuesday to storm the police station  where his followers remained holed up unless they surrendered  soon.
Business," The United States, Germany and other G7 nations agreed on Saturday to write off up to 80 percent of Iraq's  #36;120 billion foreign debt in a move that could pave the way for a wider international accord, officials said."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday that it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its U.S. stores open at least one year."
Business,Verizon SuperPages.com said Friday it has teamed up with eBay and Shopping.com for the rollout of new shopping tools on its online Yellow Pages site.
Sports,"DETROIT, Michigan : The Indiana Pacers lost their cool on and off the court and brawled with unruly Detroit fans during a 97-82 victory over the Pistons in a chaotic game that was halted with less than a minute to go."
Sports,"The South Africans have consolidated in the post-tea session on the first day of the Kanpur Test against India. The Proteas are 230 for four at stumps on Day 1. Andrew Hall, opening the innings for the first "
World,"WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (AFP) - The United States on Friday pronounced itself unimpressed by this week #39;s mass release of nearly 4,000 prisoners from jails in military-run Myanmar and demanded immediate freedom for all political detainees, including opposition "
World," A Polish woman who was abducted last month from her apartment in Baghdad has been freed, the Polish prime minister said Saturday."
World, Ivory Coast's rebel chief said on Thursday he wanted President Laurent Gbagbo charged with war crimes as the West African country's leader called on thousands of foreigners who fled mob violence to return.
World,Some of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings - including takes of All Shook Up - go under the hammer on Sunday.
World,Presidents of the Great Lakes region in Africa have signed a declaration designed bring peace to the region.
World,"MG Rover is about to seal a 1bn agreement to help build 200,000 cars a year in China."
World,Andrew Hall steers South Africa to 230-4 on day one of the first Test against India.
Business,"Description: Mel Karmazin is tapped to head Sirius Satellite Radio, not long after the network acquired Howard Stern #39;s show. The former Viacom president helped build Infinity Broadcasting into the country #39;s second largest conventional radio network."
Business,"The finance chiefs of the Group of 20 countries oppose  quot;abrupt changes quot; in foreign exchange rates and in oil prices and see a slight slowdown in economic growth next year, German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said."
Sci/Tech,"The fossil gives us a missing link, not directly between humans and an apelike ancestor, but between great apes and lesser apes such as gibbons."
Sci/Tech,The operating system that powers the lion #39;s share of servers is losing ground to Windows and Linux. Unix is losing so much ground that IT research firm IDC is predicting Windows will take over as the dominant server operating system by the year 2008.
Sci/Tech,A Texas-based Web site is promising hunters worldwide the chance to shoot deer and antelope with the click of a mouse. At live-shot.
Sports,"Brisbane: Glenn McGrath was getting ribbed by his Australian team-mates that his number of Test wickets was catching up to his Test runs: so he did something about it, posting his highest Test score."
Sports,"On Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort  amp; Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada Winky Wright defends his WBC and WBA Junior Middleweight titles against former IBF Lightweight, WBC "
World,Hooded anti-American marchers protesting an Asia-Pacific summit in Chile Friday hurled Molotov cocktails and stones at police who retaliated with water cannons and tear gas.
World,"WARSAW, Poland - A Polish woman who was abducted last month from her apartment in Baghdad has been freed, the Polish prime minister said Saturday."
Business,"Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the world #39;s 20 biggest economies voiced concern on Saturday over sudden currency swings, venturing for the "
Sports,British American Tobacco has indicated that it would seek to put the company which runs the BAR Formula One team into administration if it proves unable to buy the minority shareholding in the operation required to press ahead with its new deal with Honda 
Sports,Andrew Hall #39;s unbeaten knock of 78 helped South Africa make a fine start in their two-Test series against India at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Saturday.
World,"Sunni Muslims expressed outrage Saturday over an assault by Iraqi National Guard troops, backed by US soldiers, on their most revered mosque in Baghdad."
World,Germany #39;s finance minister said Saturday that he and his US counterpart have reached an agreement under which Iraq #39;s creditors would write off up to 80 per cent of the country #39;s debt.
World,"Islamabad, Nov. 20. (PTI): Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today dismissed Indian government #39;s decision on the reduction of troops in Jammu and Kashmir as a  quot;cosmetic change quot; and not a strategic move that could help solve the Kashmir issue."
World,The International Red Cross is  quot;deeply concerned quot; at the impact of the fighting in Iraq and the apparent failures by all sides to respect humanitarian laws.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, said on Saturday that it still  expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at  its U.S. stores open at least one year."
Business,Phil Knight is finally letting go. He officially announced his resignation as CEO and president of the world #39;s largest sneaker company on Nov. 18.
Business,"The US Senate approved modifications to the Internet Tax Non-Discrimination Act Friday, clearing the way for House passage of the bill that would prevent taxing online purchases."
Business,Google Inc. co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin each plan to sell up to 7.2 million shares of their stock in the online search engine leader during the next 18 months 
Business,Finance ministers and central bankers of the Group of 20 countries (G20) kicked off a two-day meeting here Saturday to assess the current economic situation and global growth prospects.
Business,"Attention all those making more than \$100,000: The Internal Revenue Service is watching you more closely. The agency has been ramping up its examinations of high-income filers, which it defines "
Business,The US government is making it easier for airports that want to replace federal baggage and passenger screeners with privately employed workers.
World, A Polish woman held hostage in Iraq by a militant group since October has been freed and said on Saturday her captors had treated her well.
Sci/Tech,"Britain #39;s BT Group Plc re-entered the mobile phone market yesterday, launching its own branded cellphone service on Vodafone #39;s network as it looks to boost revenues with its fixed-line business in decline."
Sports,"DEWITT, NY -- Fred Hale Sr., a Maine native recognized as the world #39;s oldest man, died Friday. He was 113 years old. Hale died in his sleep at The Nottingham in suburban Syracuse, while trying to recover from "
World, Ukraine prepared for a crucial runoff presidential vote that pits a pro Russia prime minister against a Western leaning opposition leader as Washington warned Kiev of consequences if the poll is rigged.
World,"A peace agreement for Sudan #39;s western Darfur region may be possible by year end after Khartoum signed a separate deal with southern rebels, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said."
World,German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said on Saturday that the Paris Club had reached a framework agreement to forgive 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
World,"Israel #39;s top general announced Friday that the military would investigate allegations that soldiers abused the bodies of Palestinians killed during army operations, including "
Business,"While in Frankfurt, Germany yesterday, US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Alan Greenspan warned that the US foreign trade deficit could negatively effect the country #39;s economy."
Business,"Daily Telegram Staff Writer. ADRIAN -- In the midst of planning holiday get-togethers, shopping trips and Christmas lists, remember to take time for those not as fortunate."
Sports,"(Auburn Hills, Mich., AP) -- The NBA isn #39;t commenting on the Pistons-Pacers brawl until it reviews what happened in the final minute of Friday night #39;s game."
Sports,"By Sean Waisglass: I haven #39;t seen the weigh-in reports for the Winky Wright/Shane Mosley junior welterweight championship rematch tonight, but I #39;m pretty sure Sugar Shane is going to be tipping the scales much lighter than the last time."
World,"A FORMER speech writer for George W. Bush has claimed Yasser Arafat died of AIDS. Former presidential aide David Frum, famous for coining the phrase  quot;axis of evil quot;, says the world has shown "
World,Militant fathers #39; rights protester Jonathan Stanesby has described how he managed to handcuff himself to Children #39;s Minister Margaret Hodge for 40 minutes at a conference.
World," India pulled out around 3,000 troops from Kashmir Saturday in a planned withdrawal of army units from the region, officials said, as the peace process between New Delhi and Islamabad came under strain this week."
World," A factory worker who helped to organize a strike during China's 1989 pro democracy protests has been released after nearly 15 years in prison, a U.S. based prison rights group said Saturday."
World, A Polish woman held hostage in Iraq by a  militant group since October has been freed and said on  Saturday her captors had treated her well.
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Venezuelan prosecutor  probing a 2002 coup against President Hugo Chavez was killed by  a car bomb that the government blamed on Friday on radical  opponents it said were training in the United States."
World,"Iraqis chant anti-US and anti-government slogans in front of a US tank after a car bomb exploded killing at least one person in central Baghdad Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004."
World,"United Nations (UN) personnel will prepare  quot;the first motion of non-confidence in the organization #39;s history quot; against UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who has faced a series of scandals."
Sci/Tech," For scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the world's most powerful earthquake happened below the wrong ocean."
World, Ukraine prepared Saturday for a knife edge presidential election amid threats by the opposition contender to launch street protests if he is denied the leadership by cheating.
World,"TEHRAN, 19 November 2004 - Four Iranians accused of spying on the Islamic republics nuclear program for foreign governments have gone on trial in Tehran, a judicial official was quoted as saying yesterday."
World,The International Red Cross is  #39; #39;deeply concerned #39; #39; with the killing of civilians and non-combatants in Iraq and the apparent failures by all sides to respect humanitarian law.
World,"Ramallah - The race to succeed the late Yasser Arafat as Palestinian leader formally kicked off on Saturday, with the opening of the registration period for potential presidential candidates."
World, Pakistani opposition parties announced plans on Saturday for a countrywide campaign against President Pervez Musharraf after indications he would renege on a promise to quit as army chief by the end of the year.
Sports, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes scored their  first Premier League goals of the season to give Manchester  United a 2 0 victory over Charlton Athletic in Alex Ferguson's  999th match in charge of the club Saturday.
Business," Sen. John McCain called Friday for  quot;full accountability quot; for Air Force officials involved in a controversial contract to acquire tanker aircraft from Boeing, accusing them of incompetence or corruption."
Business,Just when you thought it was safe to drive through downtown Boston again comes word that the Interstate 93 tunnel leading under the city is full of leaks.
Sci/Tech,"World News: Washington, Nov 19 : Google has now launched a new search engine, Google Scholar which can exclusively search for academic texts and scientific articles, instead of web pages."
Sports," Spanish football coach Luis Aragones faces a disciplinary hearing as the row into racism within Spanish football rumbles on, AS sports daily reported on Saturday."
Sports,DESTINY #39;s child Michael Clarke hammered New Zealand but batting bunny Glenn McGrath received a guard of honour for breaking Kiwi hearts in Brisbane yesterday.
World," A little county with a reputation for big lawsuits  #151; some call it a ""judicial hellhole""  #151; is getting a visit from a man who wants to make it much tougher to sue somebody."
World," Three British nationals were killed in one of two car bomb explosions in Baghdad, the Foreign Office in London and a US security firm said."
World,"Iraqi and US troops have been involved in renewed clashes with insurgents in several areas of the capital, Baghdad. At least three policemen died when the rebels fired rocket-propelled grenades at their station in the Adhamiya area."
World," Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called Israel ""the Zionist enemy"" Tuesday, unprecedented language for the relative moderate who is expected to succeed Yasser Arafat."
World,US President George W Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao have agreed to push for a diplomatic end to the crisis over North Korea #39;s nuclear programs.
World,Germany #39;s Finance Minister Hans Eichel said Saturday he and US Treasury Secretary John Snow had agreed on a proposal to write off as much as 80 percent of 
Business, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi told President Bush at a bilateral meeting in Chile on Saturday that a strong U.S. dollar is important for the global economy.
Sci/Tech,Nasa launches the Swift observatory to study gamma-ray bursts - the biggest explosions since the Big Bang.
Sci/Tech,A study suggests more than 800 cancer cases in northern Sweden may be caused by the Chernobyl disaster.
Business,"So-called a la carte pricing in the US pay television service industry would not lower most consumers #39; bills, the Federal Communications Commission reports."
Business, The head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today encouraged air travelers to become partners over the holiday season in ensuring security and minimizing passenger wait times at screening checkpoints.
Sci/Tech,aiming space science observatory ever built rocketed into orbit Saturday to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions that astronomers 
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corporation signed a cross-licensing agreement with Nvidia Corporation, which allows Nvidia to make and sell chipsets for Intel Processor powered computers."
Sci/Tech,There is a disagreement concerning the future of two elephants at the Detroit Zoo: a sanctuary or the Columbus Zoo. The American Zoo and Aquarium Association in Washington has 
Sci/Tech,HUNTERS may soon be able to sit at their computers and blast away at animals on a Texas ranch via the Internet. It #39;s a prospect that has state wildlife officials up in arms.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Friday released a new preview of the presentation subsystem of its upcoming Longhorn version of Windows. The Redmond, Wash."
Sci/Tech,"In the latest release of its customized search engines, the groups of people to be benefited are Scholars and Scientists. The engine is called Google Scholar and as usual with Google, it is in beta."
Sports," Police in Auburn Hills, Michigan, are looking at videotapes of an ugly brawl involving fans and players at a Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers game Friday night."
Sports,"Arsenal was held to a 1-1 tie by struggling West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, failing to pick up a Premier League victory when Rob Earnshaw scored with 11 minutes left."
Sports,"WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AFP) - Jennifer Rosales matched the best solo leader Annika Sorenstam could do yesterday to stay within sight of the title halfway through the \$1 million ADT Championship."
Sports, Rangers won 2 0 in a heated Old Firm game at Ibrox to narrow Celtic #39;s lead in the Scottish Premier League to a single point.
Sports,Sergio Garcia and Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain came from six strokes behind to take the lead in the WGC World Cup third round on Saturday.
World,Santiago: US President George W Bush sharply warned Iran about reports that the Islamic republic has accelerated production of uranium material that could be used to make nuclear weapons.
World,"A quick peace deal for Sudan #39;s western Darfur region may be possible after a separate agreement was reached between Khartoum and southern Sudanese rebels, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said."
World,"A Polish woman kidnapped in Iraq last month has been freed and flown to Poland and said she was treated well, raising hopes for other foreign hostages."
World,"PRINCE William has declared his wish to fight on the frontline beside his fellow soldiers should the need arise. The second in line to the throne, who confirmed he is considering an army career "
Business," When Michelle Brown, a corporate  banker outside of Los Angeles, filled out paperwork for an  apartment rental, little did she realize that financial details  offered to a landlord would lead to identity theft that plagued  five years of her life."
Business," The United States, Germany and other G7  nations agreed Saturday to write off up to 80 percent or  $33  billion of Iraq's Paris Club debt, which could pave the way for  a wider international accord, officials said."
World, A Polish woman hostage abducted in Iraq more than three weeks ago was back home after being released by her captors who she said had treated her well.
Sports, Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield broke the NCAA record for career receptions during the first quarter Saturday against Indiana. Stubblefield entered the game needing six receptions to pass Louisville's Arnold Jackson for the career record. Jackson caught 300 passes from 1997 00.
World, Fifteen African presidents and UN chief Kofi Annan signed a common declaration pledging to promote peace and security in the continent's volatile Great Lakes region.
World, EDMONTON (CP)   Alberta voters are set to mark the final X Monday on an election campaign that has seen opposition leaders score points but still struggle to catch a cranky premier flying high by the seat of his pants.
World," Breaking a monthslong deadlock, key congressional negotiators reported agreement Saturday on legislation to overhaul the nation's intelligence agencies along lines recommended by the Sept. 11 commission."
World,A study suggests more than 800 cancer cases in northern Sweden may be caused by the Chernobyl disaster.
World,"Drug companies are fighting most of the state initiatives, which they say will deny patients access to valuable treatments."
World,Lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Saturday in a mad dash to finish up their legislative business for the year.
Sports,The failure of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes to muster a Premiership goal between them has been one of the major factors why the Red Devils have fallen so far adrift of Chelsea and Arsenal during an inconsistent first third of the season.
Sports,"Patrick Kluivert and Craig Bellamy scored late on to earn Newcastle a much-deserved win over Crystal Palace. Bellamy and Laurent Robert had wasted early chances but Palace nearly went ahead, Andy Johnson forcing a fine point-blank save from Shay Given."
Sports,"Rashard Lewis scored 27 points and Ray Allen had 24 last night to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to their ninth straight victory, 101-94 over the host Toronto Raptors."
Sports,"COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker) -- Seventh-ranked Michigan hopes to clinch a second straight outright Big Ten Conference title and Rose Bowl berth Saturday when it visits archrival Ohio State."
World,"Iraq #39;s main creditors at the Paris Club have reached an agreement to cancel 80 percent of the debt owed to them by Baghdad, a Paris Club source said Saturday."
World,"November 20 2004 1645CET- Teresa Borcz Khalifa , the 54-year-old Polish woman kidnapped in Iraq was freed and flown back to Warsaw."
World,"Freed from Yasser Arafat #39;s one-man rule, Palestinians say they are eager and able to build the first real democracy in the Arab world, despite the dangers lurking on the road to Jan. 9 elections."
World,The Israeli Army has ordered an investigation into allegations that soldiers in the West Bank photographed each other two years ago posing with the head of a suicide 
Business,"The Kmart purchase of Sears, Roebuck may be the ultimate expression of that old saying in real estate: location, location, location."
Business,"The Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) will pump an estimated 1 billion-plus into the company in exchange for a majority share, if the Chinese Government gives the go-ahead in the New Year."
World," A 54 year old Polish born woman who was taken hostage in Iraq last month has been freed, according to Poland #39;s prime minister."
Sports,"I was dying to ask. How on earth do you survive 13 full years playing for, arguably, the most demanding manager this country has ever seen?"
Business," When Michelle Brown, a corporate banker outside of Los Angeles, filled out paperwork for an apartment rental, little did she realize that financial details offered to a landlord would lead to identity theft that plagued five years of her life."
World,"With the threat of a tightening economic squeeze and military probes by Washington hanging over its head, the Iranian government agreed November 14 to suspend all uranium enrichment activity "
Sci/Tech," When the going gets tough at the stores this holiday season, the tough go shopping online. When life gets really tough, there's online therapy."
Sports,"After two days where neither side took control of this match, Australia finally grabbed it by the scruff of the neck and by the close on the third day at Brisbane were in a commanding position."
Sci/Tech, After a bitter 18 month battle Oracle Corp has taken control of more than 60 percent of outstanding shares of rival business software group PeopleSoft.
Sci/Tech," After a bitter 18 month battle Oracle Corp has succeeded in taking control of more than 60 percent of outstanding shares of rival business software group PeopleSoft, but obstacles to the hostile takeover remain."
Sports," A brawl involving players and fans at  Friday's game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons in  Auburn Hills, Michigan may result in serious punishment from  the NBA."
World, National security adviser Condoleezza Rice returned home Saturday after a one night hospital stay where she was treated for noncancerous growths in her uterus.
Sports," Chelsea and Arsenal were denied  victories by Bolton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, the  away sides scoring late equalizers against them in the English  Premier League Saturday."
Sci/Tech, The fastest swiveling space science observatory ever built rocketed into orbit Saturday to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions that astronomers believe represent the birth screams of black holes.
World,An Afghan man is sentenced to death for killing four journalists - three of them foreign - in 2001.
World, Chelsea's drive to claim the club's first English title in half a century gathered pace as Newcastle were blown away by four memorable late goals at Stamford Bridge.
World,A close-up chronicle of the most sustained period of street-to-street fighting that Americans have encountered since the Vietnam War.
World," A Polish woman kidnapped in Iraq last  month has been freed and flown to Poland and said she was  treated well, raising hopes for other foreign hostages."
World," Sri Lanka reactivated its dormant death  penalty Saturday for murder, rape and drug trafficking after a  near 30 year lull, the government said, a day after a high  court judge was murdered in the capital."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian officials on  Saturday began registering candidates for an election to  replace Yasser Arafat as officials warned the vote may be  delayed unless Israel halted military activities."
Sports,Juventus coach Fabio Capello has ordered his players not to kick the ball out of play when an opponent falls to the ground apparently hurt because he believes some players fake injury to stop the match.
World,"Credit card companies are changing the terms of their accounts at a historically high rate, costing Americans millions of dollars in fees that they did not expect."
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Celtic jumped back to the top of the Scottish Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Hibernian at Celtic Park."
Sports,CARLOS Queiroz believes that the Spanish crowd #39;s racist chants sparked off the ugly scenes on the field between Spain and England.
Sports,The Chicago Cubs on Saturday re-signed veteran pitcher Glendon Rusch to a two-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Business," Chinese company Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. may be ready to step in to save ailing British car manufacturer MG Rover, a media report said."
Sci/Tech,"Two small browsers are very definitely chomping at Microsoft #39;s leg, rather than merely nipping at its heels. And now Savvysoft says Microsoft is demanding that it drop the name Excel from its TurboExcel product "
Sci/Tech,Functional MRI is helping researchers reveal how the human brain operates and the ways in which it affects emotion and reason. By Rowan Hooper.
Sci/Tech,The United Nations abandons efforts to ban all cloning and opts for a non-binding resolution. It's a blow to President Bush's efforts to push a ban and a victory for embryonic stem cell researchers. By Kristen Philipkoski
Sci/Tech,Researchers tell a Senate hearing that internet porn is more addictive and harmful than street drugs. One calls for government-funded research into the 'erototoxins.' By Ryan Singel.
Sci/Tech,Preliminary results of a recount in New Hampshire verify that optical-scan voting machines recorded votes accurately. A Nader spokesman calls on Democrats to do some soul-searching. By Kim Zetter.
Sci/Tech,Internet users will not have to pay a tax for their connection service after Congress passes legislation blocking local governments from charging such a levy.
Business,The billionaire financier Carl C. Icahn offered yesterday to buy the generic drug maker Mylan Laboratories for about \$5.4 billion in an effort to force Mylan to drop its proposed acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals.
Business, The dollar hovered two cents above  recent record lows against the euro on Tuesday after U.S.  manufacturing data in the previous session cast doubt on jobs  growth and brought about a pause in its new year rebound.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (AFP) - NASA launched Saturday its Swift satellite, which will track huge explosions of gamma rays, the US space agency said."
Sports, Police launched an investigation on  Saturday into an extraordinary mass brawl involving players and  fans at a game between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers.
Sports," Steve Spurrier declined to talk about replacing the retiring Lou Holtz at South Carolina on Saturday, saying only he feels as if he has some coaching left in him and that nothing was official."
World,"PTI Lahore Nov 20: Visibly unhappy at Indias assertion that it would not accept redrawing of the borders in Jammu and Kashmir, the Pakistan President, General Pervez Musharraf today accused New Delhi of adopting a patronising attitude, dismissing "
Business,"WASHINGTON, NOV 20 : After a bitter 18-month battle Oracle Corporation has succeeded in taking control of more than 60 of outstanding shares of rival business software group PeopleSoft, but obstacles to the hostile takeover remain."
Business,"Two days after a pair of the country #39;s oldest, largest retail companies announced they would join forces, managers at the Bay Area #39;s Sears and Kmart outlets were guarded in their "
Sci/Tech,"Although the next version of Windows is still about two years from release, Microsoft on Friday offered developers an early look at the new graphics engine that will accompany it."
Sports,"It is too early to say the wounds have completely healed, but a year on from being on top of the world, followed by a dispiriting tumble, England #39;s rugby machine is starting to go through the gears again."
Sports,South Africa finished day 1 of the first test match against India in Kanpur at 230 for the loss of 4 wickets. The proteas were in comfortable position at one stage with the loss of 2 wickets and Jacques Kallis playing alongside Andrew Hall.
World," SANTIAGO, Chile (AP)   U.S. President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao talked about Taiwan in their face to face meeting Saturday, and Hu said he was pleased with the result."
Sci/Tech," Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc.  on Saturday said its board has again unanimously rejected Oracle Corp.'s   #36;9.2 billion tender offer, even after 61 percent of PeopleSoft shares had been tendered to Oracle."
World, US army chief General Richard Myers said in an interview that civil war could erupt in Iraq after forthcoming elections.
Sports," COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Troy Smith threw for 241  yards and two touchdowns and ran for 145 yards and a score to  lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 37-21 victory over No. 7  Michigan in the final game of the regular season for both  teams."
Sports," The National Basketball Association  suspended four players on Saturday, one day after one of the  worst brawls in North American pro sports history."
Sports,"Australian Stuart Appleby, who was the joint second-round leader, returned a two-over 74 to drop to third at three-under while American Chris DiMarco moved into fourth with a round of 69."
Sports," A fired up Lleyton Hewitt defused  hard hitting Andy Roddick 6 3, 6 2 on Saturday, scurrying into  the final of the Masters Cup for the third time in four years."
Sports," World number one and defending champion  Roger Federer won an epic 20 18 tie break to seal a 6 3, 7 6  win over Marat Safin on Saturday and place in the Masters Cup  final."
Sports," Brock Berlin completed 13 of 19  passes for a career high 361 yards along with four touchdowns,  while Roscoe Parrish hauled in five passes for 141 yards as  12th ranked Miami Florida routed Wake Forest. 52 7, at the  Orange Bowl."
Business,"Washington, Nov. 20 (AFP): After a bitter 18-month battle, Oracle has succeeded in taking control of more than 60 per cent of outstanding shares of rival business software group PeopleSoft, but obstacles to the hostile takeover remain."
Business,The Pittsburgh-based drug maker Mylan shares shot up 10 percent after Carl Ichan offered \$5.38 billion for the company #39;s shares he doesn #39;t already own.
Business,"Chinese carmaker SAIC is set to control a crucial joint venture with MG Rover under terms of a cooperation deal expected to win approval from Beijing early next year, MG Rover says."
Sci/Tech,A swirling space observatory has been launched to scan the universe for explosions that some believe are the birth of black holes.
Sci/Tech,Paying passengers would be able to blast into space aboard privately operated rocket ships under legislation the House passed Saturday.
Sci/Tech,Over a thousand Mac fans have camped overnight outside computer giant Apple #39;s first dedicated store in Europe. They braved the cold to be the first inside the shop in London to try and take advantage of the opening day offers.
Sci/Tech,Software Giant Microsoft released a community technology preview of the next generation presentation subsystem of their upcoming operating system Longhorn.
Sports,You heard it on the broadcast over and over again: Wheres the security? Wheres the security?. It was a great question.
Sports,Nacho Novo and Dado Psro each scored as Rangers defeated rival Celtic 2-0 in the Scottish premier league Saturday. Novo scored on a 15th-minute penalty and Prso added the second in the 36th 
Sports,"A mix-up between Gary Player and Mark McNulty, where they played the wrong ball, allowed the US to edge into a 6-1/2 to 5-1/2 lead over the Rest of the World in the UBS Cup on Saturday."
World," A family tug of war over whether to reveal Yasser Arafat #39;s cause of death bubbled over in public on Saturday, with a brother of the late leader insisting the Palestinian people are entitled to know."
World,Germany has unveiled an international plan to wipe out tens of billions of dollars of Iraqi debt so that the war-torn country can rebuild in earnest.
Sports,"The NBA indefinitely suspends Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson of Indiana and Ben Wallace of Detroit on Saturday for their roles in a brawl Friday night."
Sports,"Players from both teams brawl late in Clemson's 29-7 victory over South Carolina. Coach Lou Holtz, 67, dives into the pile as peacemaker in his regular-season finale with the Gamecocks."
World, An agreement reached on Saturday by congressional negotiators on post Sept. 11 intelligence reforms was thrown into doubt by resistance by some Republicans in the House of Representatives.
World, Ukraine's outgoing president on Saturday  implicitly called on people to vote for his prime minister in a  close presidential race and told them to shun any protests  urged by the opposition candidate.
Sports,"SEVILLE, Spain (AFP) - US tennis twins Bob and Mike Bryan kept alive their country #39;s Davis Cup hopes with a rip-roaring straight sets win over Spanish tandem Juan Carlos Ferrero and Tommy Robredo at Seville #39;s Olympic Stadium."
Sci/Tech,"After weathering the ups and downs of the lame-duck legislative process, legislation that would open the way for suborbital space tourism was cleared by the House and sent on to the Senate for final congressional approval."
Sports,"HOUSTON Lleyton Hewitt sent a deflated Andy Roddick home today with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the semifinals of the ATP Masters Cup in Houston."
Sports,A BRACE of eagles from an inspired Sergio Garcia lit up the World Cup overnight as home-country favourites Spain overhauled a big England halfway lead in the second session of fourballs.
Sports,"Fred Hale Sr., documented as the world #39;s oldest man and noted Boston Red Sox fan, has died. He was 113 years old. Hale died in his sleep Friday at The Nottingham in suburban Syracuse, while trying to recover "
Sports,Kurt Busch has been doing everything right in his bid for his first Nextel Cup championship. He now has one big hurdle to clear entering Sunday #39;s Ford 400.
Sports,placed AZ Alkmaar closed in on Dutch first division leaders PSV Eindhoven after a 3 0 home win over RKC Waalwijk on Saturday.
Sports,KANPUR: A masterstroke. Thats what everybody would term the South African think-tanks decision to open the innings with a makeshift opener.
Sci/Tech,"The tender result is a blow to PeopleSoft, which hoped to see Oracle's 17-month takeover campaign end at midnight last night. Oracle had pledged to withdraw its offer if it did not receive backing from a majority of PeopleSoft's shareholders. "
World,"The Rev. Billy Graham spoke at the 92,000-seat Rose Bowl, the beginning of a four-day crusade that organizers say is his 416th worldwide and his next-to-last."
Sports," Adrian Peterson ran for 240 yards, including three second half touchdowns, and No. 2 Oklahoma got the lopsided win it needed for the BCS standings by beating Baylor 35 0 on Saturday."
Sports, Joe Paterno ended his 39th season at Penn State as a winner.
Sports, The National Basketball Association suspended Indiana's Ron Artest and three others following an ugly skirmish where Pacer players fought with Detroit fans.
Sports,"Quarterback Troy Smith ran for 145 yards as the Buckeyes upset the Wolverines, who might have also lost a return visit to the Rose Bowl."
Business," Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. on Saturday said its board again rejected Oracle Corp.'s  #36;9.2 billion tender offer, remaining defiant a day after most of its shares were tendered to Oracle."
Business,"Some countries attending the two-day meeting of the Group 20 voiced concern on Saturday over abrupt movements in exchange rates, focusing on the sharp fall of the US dollar against euro and Japanese yen."
Sports,"COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Troy Smith threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 145 yards and a score to lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 37-21 victory over No."
Business,"The two co-founders of Google each plan to sell as many as 7.2 million shares of their stock during the next 18 months, giving them more than \$1 billion apiece at current prices."
Business," Business software maker  PeopleSoft Inc. on Saturday said its board again rejected  Oracle Corp.'s  $9.2 billion tender offer, remaining defiant a  day after most of its shares were tendered to Oracle."
Business," Europe and Japan voiced strong concern  on Saturday over the slumping dollar but the world's 20 biggest  economies, nearing the end of a two day summit, looked divided  over what if anything to do about it."
Business," Pacific Rim nations have agreed  to set minimum standards for two country free trade pacts  proliferating across the region, a consolation prize for  business leaders pushing for a 21 nation free trade area to  rival the European Union."
Business, The U.S. House of Representatives on  Saturday easily backed a  $388 billion package financing  government programs in this fiscal year from bus stops to  foreign aid after days of battling over measures in the bill.
Business," Wall Street's annual bonuses may rise  10 percent to 15 percent this year, half as much as a year ago,  as revenue growth falls short of earlier expectations, a  leading industry consultant said."
Business, Canada's biotech sector may finally be  on the road to a sustained recovery after a series of  short lived remissions.
World, Ukraine's outgoing president on Saturday implicitly called on people to vote for his prime minister in a close presidential race and told them to shun any protests urged by the opposition candidate.
Sci/Tech," The last time I browsed the selection of desktops in a computer store, I came down with a case of instant deja vu. Each time I'd spot a thoughtful feature on one company's PC    say, both USB and FireWire ports on the front or a full set of memory card slots    I would look at the machine to its right or left and spot the exact same item."
Sports,"In pubs, over telephone lines and on the Web, basketball fans and non-fans are voicing their opinions on the chaos that broke out at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday night."
Sports,"No. 7 Michigan (9-1) at Ohio State (6-4): 1 pm today. TV: WTAE. ... Ohio State is down, but this is still one of the rivalry games on rivalry weekend and it still has Big Ten implications."
Business,There #39;s a new campaign in the works to get the word out on Washington wines. The Washington Wine Commission has revamped its logo and adopted a slogan to accentuate the positive:  quot;Washington State -- the Perfect Climate for Wine.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letter</strong> Can collective database licensing cure this tragedy of the commons?
Sci/Tech,"Buying a computer should be easy -- almost anything sold today should competently handle most home-computing chores. But it's not, since so many companies market essentially the same machine."
Business,Oracle proclaimed a symbolic victory Saturday after 61 percent of PeopleSoft stockholders accepted its \$9.2 billion takeover offer.
Business,"One of the holiday #39;s season most well-known sounds is back, but some stores are limiting where Salvation Army volunteers can ring their bells."
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Police have identified most of the people in video footage from last night #39;s brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons at The Palace at Auburn Hills."
Sports, One might not think a disastrous qualifying effort alone could erase the momentum created by four victories in five weeks.
Sports,"  Len Kasper is the new voice of the Chicago Cubs, replacing Chip Caray in the team #39;s all new TV booth. Kasper leaves the Florida Marlins to become WGN TV #39;s play by play announcer for the Cubs, joining "
Sci/Tech,"Whereas most of todays software tools follow the bigger is better philosophy, Savvysofts (Profile, Products, Articles) TurboExcel proves the adage that great things really do come in small packages."
Sci/Tech,Technology is changing daily. It #39;s a wonder we aren #39;t all punch-drunk from the velocity with which new things emerge and not-so-old things become obsolete.
Sports," Kris Benson and the New York Mets completed more than three months of negotiations, agreeing Saturday to a  #36;22.5 million, three year contract."
Sports,"Chelsea and Arsenal were both held to draws at home by Bolton and West Brom, while Everton closed the gap with a win over Fulham. A last-gasp equaliser from Radhi Jaidi earned Bolton a point in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge."
Sports,"Clemson, SC -- Reggie Merriweather rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries as the Clemson Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks, 29-7, in a non-conference affair at Clemson Memorial Stadium."
Sports,"Fred Couples and Tom Watson led the comeback, and the American team moved out to a 61/2-51/2 lead over an international team after Saturday #39;s best-ball competition at the \$3 million UBS Cup."
World," Chinese President Hu Jintao told President Bush that China remains committed to a plan to allow its currency to float freely against the dollar, a senior U.S. administration official said."
World,Ukraine's outgoing president warns against disorder ahead of a close election to choose his successor.
Business,Kalamazoo-area Kmart customers say that store #39;s merger with Sears could mean stiff competition for retail powerhouses such as Wal-Mart.
Business,  Thousands of San Francisco hotel workers embroiled in a labor dispute will return to work Tuesday under an agreement announced Saturday by Mayor Gavin Newsom before a crowd of beaming employees and relieved hotel representatives.
Sports,"Here is a look at the series of events in the brawl Friday night involving the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and fans at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich."
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - Lille had a chance to close in on the Ligue 1 lead on Saturday with a win over Lens. But instead of capitalizing early they had to come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw."
World,"When the chanting mob descended on the strip mall that Jean Bobue Nguessam is paid to guard, he stood his ground, though not out of courage."
Business," Business software maker  PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> said on Saturday that its board again  rejected Oracle Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>  $9.2 billion tender offer,  remaining defiant a day after most of its shares were tendered  to Oracle."
Business,A former crematory operator in Georgia has pleaded guilty to dumping 334 bodies and giving the families cement dust instead of ashes.
Business,"San Francisco hotel owners and union officials on Saturday announced a 60-day cooling period that will put nearly 4,000 striking hotel workers back on the job for the first time in nearly eight weeks."
Business,"Novell has reversed its year-ago loss on a five per cent rise in revenue, but it failed to meet some forecasts on the Street. The maker of NetWare - and now a major force in the Linux business - posted net "
World," Palestinians began registering candidates on Saturday for a presidential election to replace Yasser Arafat, while officials warned the vote may be delayed if Israel does not halt military activities."
Sci/Tech," More than 60 percent of PeopleSoft Inc.'s shareholders have tendered their stock in support of Oracle Corp.'s  #36;9.2 billion takeover bid for its bitter rival, further extending a bruising battle that already has dragged on for more than 17 months."
Sci/Tech,"CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Each piece is just an eighth-of-an-inch square, but 33,000 of them bunched together make for one of the most advanced features on NASA #39;s next satellite."
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Paul Scholes has turned the corner after he scored in yesterday #39;s 2-0 win over Charlton.
Sports,"Kris Benson and the New York Mets completed more than three months of negotiations, agreeing Saturday to a \$22.5 million, three-year contract."
Sports,Australian tailenders Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie will be hoping wet weather does not stop play from starting on time on day four of the first cricket Test against New Zealand at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Sports," Here is a look at the series of events in the brawl Friday night involving the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and fans in Auburn Hills, Mich. The game was stopped when order could not be restored."
Sports," Kelli Roehrig had 15 points, including 11 during a 24 2 run to start the game, and No. 15 Michigan State routed Central Connecticut State 77 42 on Saturday in the first game of the Spartan Classic."
World," Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia condemned Israel Saturday, saying their continued military raids were hampering efforts to restart the peace process."
Sports, Tiger Woods is on the verge of winning his first stroke play golf tournament in over a year. Woods fired a 5 under par 65 Saturday to stretch his commanding lead to 10 strokes after three 
World," President Bush used his first trip abroad since re election to press allies Saturday for help in hemming in the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Iran, nations he considers part of an  quot;axis of evil quot; threatening global security."
World,An Afghan man was sentenced to death in a Kabul court on Saturday for his part in the killing of three foreign journalists and an Afghan photographer in 
Sports," An Ohio State offense that did little right all season could do no wrong against Michigan. The Buckeyes didn #39;t commit a turnover, prevented the Wolverines from getting a sack and converted "
Sports," Tracy McGrady tallied 32 points, seven rebounds and five assists to lead Houston over the Los Angeles Clippers, 91 86, in an overtime contest at the Staples Center."
Sports,"The new 10-race playoff instituted this season has done all that Nascar officials had hoped, turning the droning fall stretch into a manic scramble."
World,  Saturday   Serbian government officials called an extraordinary meeting today to discuss the appointment of Ramus Haradinaj as Prime Minister of Kosovo.
Sports,The perimeter-conscious (and unconscious) Seattle SuperSonics are off to their best start since the 1993-94 season.
Business,Walt Disney #39;s perennially slumping ABC Television Network is suddenly a champ again thanks to a couple of unexpected hit shows including a prime time soap called Desperate Housewives (coming to the UK in January).
Business,"Alan Greenspan came to the home of the euro on Friday and suggested that the relentless decline of the dollar might well continue, offering little relief to those here "
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, said sales at US stores open at least a year are rising within its forecast, with strongest sales coming from bedding and women #39;s clothing."
Business,"Gold Fields has made a secret offer to buy out its largest shareholder as a last-ditch defence against a hostile \$8.1bn (4.35bn) bid from Harmony, its rival South African gold producer."
Sports,The top blew off Celtic #39;s discipline in a volcanic Old Firm derby as they lost their proud record of scoring in every meeting with Rangers since Martin O #39;Neill took over as manager in the summer of 2000.
Sports,"When the public address announcement at Lansdowne Road yesterday put the attendance at 38,376 there was an addendum: thanking those hardy souls for turning out on such a foul day."
Sports,Andrew Hall and Boeta Dippenaar built a solid fifth-wicket partnership to leave the first Test in Kanpur evenly balanced at the close on day one.
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Tracy McGrady tallied 32 points, seven rebounds and five assists to lead Houston over the Los Angeles Clippers, 91-86, in an overtime contest at the Staples Center."
World,"In simultaneous blasts, insurgents detonated two car bombs Saturday at a police station near the fortified headquarters of the US Embassy and interim Iraqi "
Business,"When Alan Greenspan speaks, the markets listen. The 78-year-old chairman of the Federal Reserve Board has had dealers hanging on his every utterance for 17 years, ever since he took the job during the closing months of Ronald Reagans presidency."
Business,"BRUSSELS, Belgium A top European Union official urged the United States on Monday to curb its deficits to help bolster the sagging dollar amid fears a strengthening euro would stifle Europes fledgling economic recovery."
Sports,"This is the 10th game, after all, and their start had nothing to do with their 101-94 victory over the Raptors in Toronto last night at Air Canada Centre."
Sports,  Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes scored their first league goals of the season to give Manchester United a 2 0 win over Charlton in Alex Ferguson #39;s 999th match in charge.
Sports,"TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Sports Network) - Jason Campbell passed for 224 yards and a touchdown, Courtney Taylor caught four passes for 89 yards and a score, and No."
Sports,I wasn #39;t terribly upset about the  quot;Monday Night Football quot; spectacle featuring Eagles receiver Terrell Owens and a towel-clad Nicollette Sheridan.
Sports, Reaction from around the NBA to Friday night's brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons:
World,"SANTIAGO : US President George W. Bush, bagging support from Asia-Pacific allies at an annual summit in Chile, bluntly warned North Korea and Iran to scrap any nuclear weapon plans."
World,"IRAN is expected to thwart American attempts to send its nuclear dossier to the United Nations Security Council this week, despite a fresh flurry of concerns about its apparent ambitions to make a bomb."
World,Burma #39;s military dictators have freed a top dissident - second only to democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi - after 16 years in jail.
World,"ONCE again Prince William has come riding to the rescue of the royals, this time on the crest of a wave. At the end of a week that saw his father accused of not wanting people to rise above their station "
Sports, J.J. Arrington ran for 169 yards to set California's single season rushing record and the fourth ranked Golden Bears beat Stanford 41 6 on Saturday for their biggest victory in the Big Game since 1930.
World," One of four British men held at the US prison for terrorism suspects in Guantanamo Bay is accused by US officials of being a trained Al Qaeda terrorist, damaging British hopes for his release, a report said."
Sports,"Kris Benson and the New York Mets complete more than three months of negotiations, agreeing Saturday to a \$22.5 million, three-year contract."
Business," Pacific Rim nations have agreed to set minimum standards for two country free trade pacts proliferating across the region, a consolation prize for business leaders pushing for a 21 nation free trade area to rival the European Union."
Business," U.S. feedlots and packers could import Canadian cattle within months now that new U.S. rules aimed at guarding against mad cow disease are up for approval, Canadian Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell said on Saturday."
Sports,Spain has taken the lead at the World Golf Championships in Seville with Sergio Garcia and Miguel Angel Jimenez combining for an 11-under-par 61 in the third round to pull one shot ahead of England.
Sports,"A wonderful result for what had become, because of injury and retirement, a beleaguered rugby nation. England began in control, they never lost that control and both the squad and their new coaching set-up will take fantastic heart from it all."
Business," A sickly dollar lifted gold to a fresh 16 year high this week, just as a newly launched exchange traded fund offered individual investors a new way to own the gleaming asset. But Wall Street experts, less than unanimous about its prospects, are divided about what sort of role gold should play in your portfolio."
Sci/Tech,"  NASA #39;s Swift satellite successfully was launched Saturday aboard a Boeing Delta 2 rocket. About 80 minutes after the 12:16 pm launch, the spacecraft successfully separated from the Delta second stage rocket and entered orbit."
Sports," To O.J. Simpson, the lure of seeing his alma mater play so close to home in this Orange Bowl was impossible to turn down."
Sports,"HOUSTON: Russia #39;s Marat Safin and Australia #39;s Lleyton Hewitt advanced to the Masters Cup semi-finals with impressive straight-set victories here on Friday, completing a historic line-up."
Sports," The world #39;s oldest man, according to Guinness World Records, has died less than two weeks before he would have turned 114."
Sports,"THIS was the Old Firm result the Premierleague wanted, and needed. A few weeks back, we were holding our heads in our hands thinking it was all over when Dundee United scored that late equaliser at Ibrox, but Rangers have fought their way back."
World," The US led ""war on terror"" must include a resolution to the Palestinian question and involve a broader coalition, Washington's Asia Pacific partners warned Saturday on the sidelines of a major summit."
World,PARIS Getting to the bottom of what killed Yassar Arafat could shape up to be an ugly family tug-of-war. Arafat #39;s half-brother and nephew want copies of Arafat #39;s medical records from the suburban Paris hospital 
World,"THE International Red Cross has condemned all sides in the Iraq conflict for failing to respect humanitarian laws. In Geneva, its operations director Pierre Kraehenbuehl stressed that international humanitarian "
World,"Farewell, at last, to tallyho. After seven years of angry debate, frustrated motions and legislative maneuvering, Britain #39;s Parliament finally approved a ban on fox hunting "
World, (CP)   President George W. Bush offered Saturday to throw his administration's full weight behind reopening the border to Canadian beef within several months.
Sci/Tech,Old Dominion University professor Cynthia Jones was honored in Washington on Thursday as the 2004 Virginia Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Sports,"KIAWAH ISLAND (South Carolina): Colin Montgomerie and Bernhard Langer won for the eighth time together in matchplay as the Rest of the World led holders the United States by 3 points to 2 on the first day of the UBS Cup, which is limited to golfers in "
Sports,"BERKELEY, Calif. (Sports Network) - JJ Arrington rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries to lead No. 4 California to a convincing 41-6 win over Stanford in The Big Game at Memorial Stadium."
World,President Thabo Mbeki met with Ivory Coast Prime Minister Seydou Diarra for three hours yesterday as part of talks aimed at bringing peace to the conflict-wracked Ivory Coast.
World,"Toothpaste squeezed by a flunky. Supper steamed with one brand of water. Oh, and an 11m income. This is the man who presses a world view on us all - and whose latest embarrassment, of many, reveals that "
Sports,Juventus coach Fabio Capello says his team will no longer kick the ball out of play when an opponent is lying on the floor. Capello said opposition teams are now taking advantage of the widespread practice.
Sports,"The Buckeyes stunned the No. 7 Wolverines, who still will go to Pasadena because they defeated co-Big Ten Champion Iowa on Sept 25."
Business,"as well as its most-loathed - cars, Rover yesterday confirmed a takeover deal by a Chinese state-owned company that marks "
Business,A US lawsuit brought by a company backed by rock group U2 is threatening to reopen old legal wounds for Microsoft. Californian technology company Burst.
World," Peru will not abide by an international human rights court ruling supporting the release of Lori Berenson, a New York woman imprisoned for collaborating with Marxist guerrillas, the country's foreign minister said, according to news reports Saturday."
Sports,"The NBA is facing serious, serious issues, problems bigger than fan arrests and player suspensions can repair. A season that began with Latrell Sprewell suggesting he would be hard-pressed "
World,"(Santiago, Chile-AP) Nov. 20, 2004 - President Bush says North Korea #39;s neighbors are united in sending a blunt message to the man who rules it,  quot;Get rid of your nuclear weapons programs."
World,"Ecumenical News International After 21 years in a war that has taken as many as 2 million lives and forced the displacement of about 5 million people, the Sudanese government and the leader "
World,"The International Red Cross has made an unprecedented appeal for an end to human rights abuses in Iraq, saying it is  #39;deeply concerned #39; at the impact of the fighting in the country and at apparent failures by all sides in the conflict to respect "
World," Congress plans to make it a little easier for hospitals, insurers and other to refuse to provide or cover abortions."
Sports,Chelsea beat visiting Newcastle 4-0 at its Stamford Bridge stadium to maintain a five-point lead atop English soccer #39;s Premiership as second-placed Arsenal defeated Birmingham 3-0.
Sci/Tech," A Peruvian born, award winning physicist was named the new director of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and he takes the helm at a critical time in energy research."
Sci/Tech," The ""Myst"" series has always  been for people who don't typically play computer games.  Instead of providing pulse pounding action, it has taken  players to exotic worlds, given them lots of time to explore,  and required them to solve challenging puzzles to move through  the adventure."
Business,"THE rolling upheaval in corporate governance is about to head south of the border, and Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego, one of the more prominent businessmen in Mexico, probably won't be shouting,"
World,A core of highly conservative Republicans aligned with the Pentagon moved to block a vote on a bill that would have enacted the recommendations of the 9/11 panel.
Sports,"US anti-doping officials plan to question Victor Conte after the BALCO head claimed he saw sprinter Marion Jones taking banned drugs, world athletics body the IAAF said Saturday."
Sports,Make no mistake about it. Ron Artest of the Indiana Pacers was to blame for the ugly fans-players brawl at The Palace. That #39;s not to give the dumb fan who threw a cup of beer 
Sports,"In a dismal season defined by offensive futility, Penn State fans have pleaded for changes to the Nittany Lions #39; offense. They have chanted the name of the true "
World,"Sixty Chinese miners are trapped underground after fire swept through a series of iron mines in northern Hebei Province, Xinhua news agency says."
Sports,Paul South entered yesterday's John F. Kennedy 50-Miler with just several months of hard training under his belt following two years when he did little serious running.
Business,"A senior Chinese official has urged the United States to take action to stop the slide of the dollar and restore equilibrium to global currency markets, China Radio International reported Saturday."
Business,"Michael Liedtke at the AP reports that Sergey Brin, Larry Page and Eric Schmidt plan to sell some shares of GOOG. The co-founders of Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, each plan to sell as many as 7.2 million "
Business,"At a hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill, senators excoriated top federal drug regulators for failing to realize three years ago that Vioxx, a pain pill that Merck withdrew in September, was dangerous."
Sports,"Tim Henman acknowledged the dilemma of his life in tennis.  quot;I #39;ve never hidden behind the fact that I #39;ll be judged on whether I win Wimbledon or not, quot; he said."
Sports,"FRED Hale Sr, documented as the worlds oldest man, has died at the age of 113. Hale died in his sleep on Friday at a hospital in Syracuse, New York, while trying to recover from a bout of pneumonia, his grandson, Fred Hale III said."
Sports,ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers close the gap in title race. THERE was a first Old Firm Premierleague win in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 
Sports,"BRITISH football has come a long way since the early Eighties, when racism was rife among fans, especially in England where chanting mobs got away with flinging bunches of bananas at Liverpool player John Barnes - who was then one of only a handful of "
Sports,"We can forgive Ireland that they didn #39;t surpass the 70 points England scored against Canada, or the century Scotland put past Japan last week."
Sports,"A dismal week for Spanish football closed with a proper celebration of some of its better virtues. Or, not so much Spains but a celebration of Catalonias flagship enterprise."
Sports,"Inspired by a breathtaking performance by Sergio Garcia, Spain took over the lead from England going into today #39;s final round of the World Cup."
Sports,NASCAR #39;s 2004 season comes to a close in Sunday #39;s Ford 400 with five drivers in contention for the \$5.28 million Nextel Cup championship and a storyline for stock-car racing fans of every loyalty.
Sports,The makeshift opener Andrew Hall batted all day for 78 not out as South Africa reached 230 for 4 on the opening day of the First Test against India here.
Sports,"IT IS tempting to say that Wales will be kicking themselves for weeks over this one, but in truth, it will be for years. Wales last beat their greatest rivals as long ago as 1953 when the great Bleddyn Williams "
Sports,"EAST HARTFORD, CT (November 20, 2004) - Senior quarterback Dan Orlovsky (Shelton, Conn.), playing in the home final game of his illustrious career, threw for 283 yards, sophomore tailback Cornell Brockington (Burlington, NJ) ran for 136 yards and two "
World,"A Polish woman taken hostage last October in Iraq has been returned to Warsaw, the BBC reported Saturday. Appearing at a press conference alongside Polish Prime Minister Marek "
World,"STRIDING along a beach, surfboard tucked nonchalantly under his arm, the tall wetsuit-clad figure cuts quite a dash as he heads for the waves."
World,Sweeping plans to reform the US spy network run into trouble after key Republicans in Congress object to the bill.
World,A US lawmaker marries the daughter of Guatemala's ex-military ruler at a closely-guarded ceremony.
World,"Yukos' main shareholder files a legal complaint to prevent Russia selling off the embattled oil giant's key unit,  reports say."
World,David Blunkett  says measures to beat terrorism could include special anti-terror courts using phone-taping evidence.
Sci/Tech,"For players with ambitions to develop games, Electronic Arts must appear to be the best place in the world, but there is unhappiness among those living that dream."
Sci/Tech,swiveling space science observatory ever built rocketed into orbit on Saturday to scan the universe for celestial explosions.
Sci/Tech,"Wide-open spaces, technological glitches and bitter cold all are potential obstacles to plans to track livestock and protect the food supply from disease and bioterrorism."
Business,"PLEASANTON, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 20, 2004 -- PeopleSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSFT) today sent a letter to Lawrence Ellison, Chief Executive Officer and Jeffrey Henley, Chairman of Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL)."
Business,The US Congress asked the Securities and Exchange Commission on Saturday to send lawmakers a report justifying a new rule forcing mutual fund boards to have independent chairmen.
World," Prince William supported the oft criticized behavior of his brother, Prince Harry, and stuck up for his father, Prince Charles, in a rare interview with the British media published Saturday."
World," Insurgents battled American troops in the streets of Baghdad on Saturday, killing a U.S. soldier in an ambush and gunning down four government employees in signals that the guerrillas remain a potent force despite the fall of their stronghold of Fallujah. Nine Iraqis also died in fighting west of the capital."
Sci/Tech,"MP3 players -- technically, digital-music players, although almost all of them are used mainly to play songs saved in the popular MP3 format -- come in three sizes: tiny, big and really big."
Sci/Tech,"Dell is both profitable and well regarded, thanks to its habit of delivering serviceable but unexciting products at good prices and supporting them well enough to keep buyers coming back."
Sports,"Swiss world number one Roger Federer will face Australian Lleyton Hewitt in Sunday #39;s final at Masters Cup after an epic tiebreak 20-18 to seal a 6-3, 7-6 semi-final victory "
Sports,"Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has told his players they can #39;t afford to relax, despite last night #39;s stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid."
World,"BERLIN: The United States, Germany and other G7 nations agreed yesterday to write off up to 80 per cent or \$33 billion of Iraq #39;s Paris Club debt, which could pave the way for a wider international accord, officials said."
World,"A Polish woman, who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, has been released and flown back to Poland. Teresa Borcz Khalifa, who was brought to Poland on Friday evening, appeared "
Sports, Jordan Palmer threw for 339 yards and five touchdowns and No. 24 Texas El Paso beat SMU 57 27 Saturday night to clinch a bowl berth in coach Mike Price's first season running the formerly downtrodden program.
World," CALGARY (CP)   In his last day of campaigning in what he has promised will be his last election, Alberta Premier Ralph Klein warned there would be retribution for would be successors who publicly jockey for his job."
Sports," IOWA CITY, Iowa (Sports Network) - Drew Tate completed  15-of-24 passes for 186 yards with three touchdowns and three  interceptions to lead No. 17 Iowa over ninth-ranked Wisconsin,  30-7, in the regular season finale for both squads with the Big  Ten championship on the line at Kinnick Stadium."
Sports," TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Sports Network) - Jason Campbell passed  for 224 yards and a touchdown, Courtney Taylor caught four  passes for 89 yards and a score, and No. 2 Auburn overcame a  slow start to beat Southeastern Conference rival Alabama,  21-13, in the 69th Iron Bowl."
World," Congress passed legislation Saturday giving two committee chairman and their assistants access to income tax returns without regard to privacy protections, but not before red faced Republicans said it was all a mistake and would be swiftly repealed."
Sports," LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Tracy McGrady tallied 32  points, seven rebounds and five assists to lead Houston over  the Los Angeles Clippers, 91-86, in an overtime contest at the  Staples Center."
Business," The U.S. Congress on Saturday passed  a  $388 billion package financing government programs in this  fiscal year after days of tough talks, but a last minute snag  means it may not be sent to President Bush for signing into law  for several days."
Business,The Food and Drug Administration remains on the defensive. The agency got grilled on Capitol Hill for the second day in a row about the health risks of several popular prescription drugs.
Business,"  Russian tax authorities on Friday scheduled the equivalent of a fire sale at what was once the nation #39;s largest oil company, offering the main production facility at Yukos Oil for auction next month at a fraction of its value."
Sci/Tech," PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors said it rejected Oracle Corp.'s  #36;9.2 billion takeover bid Saturday, continuing its staunch resistance a day after the company's own shareholders tendered more than 60 percent of stock to Oracle."
Sports," The BCS is all but busted. Utah beat rival Brigham Young 52 21 Saturday, completing its first unbeaten season since 1930 and putting the Utes one step closer to the first appearance in the Bowl Championship Series for a team from a mid major conference."
Sports,"Tracy McGrady scored 32 points to lead visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh straight win over the Clippers, and "
World,"Insurgents battled American troops in the streets of Baghdad on Saturday, killing a US soldier in an ambush and gunning down four government employees in signals that the "
World,"BEIJING Nov 20, 2004 - A small passenger plane carrying 47 people crashed Sunday in northern China, and the government said there likely were no survivors."
Sci/Tech," Organizers of an Australian night surfing competition used an electronic shield for the first time to protect surfers from sharks, which might otherwise have thought competitors were an easy meal."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo  Chavez pressed for a new anti-terrorism proposal on Saturday  after a car bomb killed a top state prosecutor investigating  opponents accused of backing a 2002 coup against him."
World,"Several people are killed in new clashes between Iraqi and US troops and insurgents in the capital, Baghdad."
World,"<p></p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - President Bush on Saturdayreached into a throng of squabbling bodyguards and pulled aSecret Service agent away from Chilean security officers afterthey stopped the U.S. agent from accompanying the president ata dinner.</p>"
World,"Peru will not abide by an international human rights court ruling supporting the release of Lori Berenson, a New York woman imprisoned for collaborating with Marxist guerrillas, the country's foreign minister said, according to news reports Saturday."
World," BUCHAREST, Romania -- Romanian television has an unlikely hit on its hands, a sitcom with a cast of racy characters who sit in a country pub and get laughs discussing the fine points of the bureaucracy and regulations of the European Union."
World," JAMMU, India, Nov. 20 -- India pulled  about 3,000 troops  out of Kashmir Saturday in a planned withdrawal of army units from the disputed region, Indian officials said. The soldiers left their bases in convoys of trucks, jeeps and buses."
World,"<p></p><p> By Patrick Markey</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's President HugoChavez pressed for a new anti-terrorism proposal on Saturdayafter a car bomb killed a top state prosecutor investigatingopponents accused of backing a 2002 coup against him.</p>"
Business,"PLEASANTON, Calif. PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors said it srejected Oracle Corp. #39;s nine-point-two (b) billion dollar takeover bid Saturday."
Sports,Australia: Australia bowler Glenn McGrath followed up his Test best score with three quick wickets to have New Zealand on the ropes on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at the Gabba on Sunday.
Sports,"A dark hour precedes every dawn and, for Wales, this narrow defeat against the All Blacks - their 17th in a row - has to be regarded as their darkest hour: they got so close yet were just held off."
World,"The tone was light, but the dapper comedian #39;s words were sobering as he outlined his vision for regime change in leftist Venezuela."
Sports, Mike Wilkinson scored all but two of his 19 points in the second half and Brian Butch had a memorable debut in No. 21 Wisconsin's 77 44 rout of Penn on Saturday night.
Business,"The clinical psychologist from Saginaw, Mich., convinced his favorite wineries, tiny California operations, to ship him a precious few bottles each year."
Business,"The US Fish and Wildlife Service has recommended against listing the greater sage grouse as a threatened or endangered species, the agency announced Friday."
Business,"WASHINGTON : After a bitter 18-month battle Oracle Corp has succeeded in taking control of more than 60 percent of outstanding shares of rival business software group PeopleSoft, but obstacles to the hostile takeover remain."
Business,A veteran Food and Drug Administration safety officer said yesterday at a Senate hearing on the abrupt recall of the arthritis drug Vioxx that five other widely used drugs should either be 
Business,"The city #39;s mayor says about four-thousand unionized maids, bellhops, cooks and other hourly wage earners will return to their jobs Tuesday following an eight-week lockout."
Business,Federal regulators took issue Friday with consumer groups that contend that allowing cable television subscribers to pay only for channels they want would lower consumers #39; cable bills.
Sports,"I see the tape of the brawl over and over again, and each time I am stunned. I see the Pacers and Pistons yapping at each other, then I see items thrown at the Indiana players and "
World,"JAMMU, India, Nov. 20 -- India pulled about 3,000 troops out of Kashmir Saturday in a planned withdrawal of army units from the disputed region, Indian officials said."
World," Afghan judges sentenced a man to death Saturday over the slaying of three foreign journalists and an Afghan colleague, who were pulled from their cars, robbed and shot as they rushed to cover the collapse of the Taliban."
World,The Prince of Wales is to defend himself publicly after being accused of being  quot;old fashioned quot; over modern teaching methods.
World,"Defeated in Parliament, supporters of fox hunting went to court Friday to try to overturn a legislative ban on their more than 300-year-old sport and vowed a campaign of civil disobedience "
Business," European shares hovered near 2 1/2 year  highs on Tuesday as economic optimism prevailed, but British  retailer Woolworths fell 8 percent after it reported sluggish  Christmas sales."
Business,"SANTIAGO : Chinese President Hu Jintao, meeting US leader George W. Bush during an Asia-Pacific summit, said he plans to loosen the yuan #39;s decade-old peg to the dollar, but only under the right conditions."
World," As of Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at least 1,221 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 946 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said as of Friday. The figures include three military civilians."
World," U.S. military review tribunals have ordered five more prisoners to remain held as enemy combatants in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a Navy official said Saturday."
World,"US Treasury Secretary John Snow, left, and his German counterpart Hans Eichel, shake hands during the G20 conference of finance ministers and central bank governors in Berlin on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004."
World,Venezuela #39;s President Hugo Chavez pressed for a new anti-terrorism proposal on Saturday after a car bomb killed a top state prosecutor investigating opponents accused of backing a 2002 coup against him.
World,KABUL : An Afghan court sentenced a man to death for killing three foreign journalists and their Afghan colleague shortly after the fall of the hardline Taliban regime in 2001.
World,"The United States and other opponents of human cloning shelved their bid Friday for a UN treaty to ban the controversial procedure, unable to overcome opposition by nations seeking to allow cloning for embryonic stem cell research."
World,"The home secretary is to spell out proposals for more far-reaching measures to tackle terrorism, amid fears of an al-Qaeda attack on Britain."
Sports,"Trailing at halftime to an overmatched foe, George Washington finally gets in a groove in the second half and puts away Morgan State, 94-70, on Saturday."
Sports,"Jessalyn Deveny, Clare Droesch and Brooke Queenan team for 55 points as No. 18 Boston College beats Western Michigan, 71-50."
Sports,"With some luck, Maryland's women's basketball team could make a big splash nationally this year after several down seasons."
Sports,"Delaware State scores on a 73-yard punt return and a 25-yard interception return and defeats Howard, 32-13, Saturday at Greene Stadium."
Sports,"Larry Hughes scores 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Wizards over the woeful Nets, 97-86, on Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,NASA has launched a new space observatory to hunt down and study the most powerful explosions seen in the Universe since the Big Bang itself.
Sports,Eddie Griffin scored 23 points and Kevin Garnett had 20 despite a shoulder injury to lift Minnesota over winless New Orleans (0-8).
World,"A China Eastern plane carrying more than 50 passengers and crew has crashed into a frozen lake seconds after takeoff in Inner Mongolia and all are feared dead, state media says."
Business," The Group of 20 finance chiefs have shunned action to halt the dollar slide, leaving Europe isolated at the end of a forum here and facing an almost certain further strengthening of the euro."
Business,"Russian tax authorities yesterday scheduled the equivalent of a fire sale at what was once the nation #39;s largest oil company, offering the main production facility at Yukos Oil "
Business,Financial markets and economic policymakers around the globe all were focused last week on the shrinking value of the dollar. The greenback fell to its lowest level in years against both the yen and the euro 
Sports,"GOLF, as someone once said with a stunning lack of humour, can be a funny old game. Not always though. This week at least, Paul Casey hasnt spent a lot of time laughing."
Sports,Alan Thompson and Chris Sutton saw red as Rangers narrowed the gap to one point at the top of the SPL by winning a stormy Old Firm derby.
Sports,Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison hit a jumper from the right corner late in the fourth quarter and lightly tapped his right fist against his chest.
Sports,"He #39;d thought about it fondly, envisioning it as his grand ride into the sunset. Who knows, maybe he #39;d even leave the Memorial Stadium playing surface at Clemson victoriously saddled atop his players #39; shoulders."
Sports,Mike Wilkinson scored all but two of his 19 points in the second half and Brian Butch had a memorable debut in No. 20 Wisconsin #39;s 77-44 rout of Penn on Saturday night.
Business," Volkswagen's car sales in China fell 6  percent in 2004 and will fare little better in 2005 amid a  raging price war and worsening demand from a slowing economy,  executives for its two ventures in the country said on Tuesday."
World,Palestinians formally opened the campaign to replace Yasser Arafat yesterday as candidates aspiring to replace the long-time leader began seeking signatures to qualify for the January 9 ballot.
World,"An explosion leveled a two-story apartment building in southern Italy early Saturday, killing eight residents and injuring six others, and firefighters were investigating whether a gas leak was to blame."
World,Home Secretary David Blunkett has signalled that a third term Labour government would impose sweeping new anti-terror laws amid fears of an al Qaida attack on Britain.
Business,The billionaire investor is on the cusp of becoming a major presence in Washington with ambitious plans for D.C. United and new ownership of Journal Newspapers Inc.
Business,"If you're planning a spring or summer wedding, you're probably sweating the details now."
Sports," Out of form and out of favor,  Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero could barely hide his  disappointment at being used as a bit part doubles player in  the Davis Cup final against the United States."
Sports,"The Buckeyes stunned the No. 7 Wolverines, who still get to go to Pasadena because they defeated co-Big Ten Champion Iowa, 30-17, on Sept 25."
Sports,"Debuts are rarely pretty, especially for rookies such as quarterback Eli Manning, who will make his first start for the Giants on Sunday, against the Atlanta Falcons."
Business,"BERLIN : The Group of 20 finance chiefs have shunned action to halt the dollar slide, leaving Europe isolated at the end of a forum here and facing an almost certain further strengthening of the euro."
Sci/Tech,swiveling space science observatory ever built rocketed into orbit yesterday to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions that astronomers say they believe represent the birth screams of black holes.
Sports,Barcelona moved seven points clear at the top of the Spanish League on Saturday following a three-nil victory at home to second-placed Real Madrid.
Sports," The Nextel Cup championship, after 35 races, winds down to one, and the same man who will start on the pole in todays Ford 400 occupies a similarly lofty perch in the title race."
Sports,"  Shane Mosley made the rematch closer, while Winky Wright made sure the result was the same. Wright used his right jab to pile up points early in the fight, then held on to win a majority decision "
Business,The Nov. 17 announcement that Kmart would be attempting to acquire Sears stores in a \$11 billion deal sent shockwaves throughout the financial world.
Sports,"The fact that racism in European soccer is not a dead issue became painfully obvious in Spain during the past week, with members of both England #39;s full international "
Sports,"Brisbane: New Zealand collapsed to an innings and 156-run defeat in the first cricket Test here, demoralised by a crushing Australian innings lead and routed by the world champions #39; inspired bowling."
Sports, Alley Broussard ran for a school record 250 yards with three touchdowns and No. 14 LSU rallied to beat Mississippi 27 24 Saturday night.
Sci/Tech,"Behemoth publisher EA seems to be a bit hard on its employees, reslting in law suits. But employee abuse and poor working conditions isn't as simple to solve as it might seem. And EA is the catalyst for a potential revolution"
Sci/Tech,"More than ever, today's consumers need to plan and research their tech purchases to make sure the parts of their digital dream home will actually work together."
Sci/Tech,"The locally focused Web marketplace made its official debut last week, offering ""free for life"" storefronts to sellers and the ability to list anything for sale at no cost."
Business,BRITAINS only remaining mass market car maker seemed certain last night to pass into foreign control after MG Rover admitted merger talks with a Chinese firm were at an advanced stage.
Sports,"Ryan Gomes scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds last night, leading Providence (9-4) to a 79-63 win over Brown (6-6)."
Sports,"Whether or not Gary Payton would play last night was truly a game-time decision. At 6:37 p.m., the Celtics announced that he would not dress and that second-year point guard Marcus Banks would start. But before Payton rested, he had an unusually busy night."
World,"Here we go again! First, remarks made by Pervez Musharraf over a mouthful of Iftaar goodies are touted as a blueprint for peace and then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gives it legitimacy by rejecting it."
Sports,BASEBALL Cleveland (AL): Sold INF Erick Almonte to Nippon (Japan). New York (AL): Signed P Tanyon Sturtze.
Sports,"Chris Leak throws a touchdown as Florida upsets No. 10 Florida State, 20-13, in Ron Zook's last game as coach. It is the Gators first win in Tallahassee since 1986."
Sports,"Limited to just six players because of suspensions and injuries, the Pacers take the Magic to the final moments before dropping a 86-83 decision on Saturday."
Sports,"Reserve Eddie Griffin converts 10 of 14 shots for 23 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves deal the winless New Orleans Hornets another setback, 99-94."
Business,"PLEASANTON, California - PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board yesterday rejected Oracle Corp. #39;s \$9.2 billion takeover bid, continuing its resistance after the company #39;s own shareholders tendered more than 60 percent of their stock to Oracle."
Business,"When shock jock Howard Stern swooped into Sirius Satellite Radio, he was greeted like a conquering hero. Last month, a week after he announced on his popular morning radio show "
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co., the world #39;s biggest maker of portable game consoles, begins selling its newest hand- held player today, accompanied by a \$40 million advertising push aimed at taking customers away from Sony Corp."
Sports,Glenn McGrath tormented New Zealand with bat and ball and Shane Warne took four wickets Sunday as Australia won by an innings and 156 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-test cricket series.
Business,"Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve chairman, yesterday gave the dollar a further push lower as he said the huge US current account deficit threatened to scare off foreign investors."
Business,"Dodge Ball, the game in which children try to avoid getting hit by a rubber ball, may seem to have nothing in common with the business of developing medicines."
Sports,"He didn't play. That, in and of itself, is hoop Halley's Comet. For all the trees that have been felled over the years chronicling anything and everything about Gary Payton, there's been one indisputable fact: He doesn't miss games. He can be everything from abrasive to solicitous, but he is unfailingly durable. If this were baseball, Doc Rivers wouldn't have ..."
Business,time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has already shown he can dominate the world of cycling. Now the cancer survivor is setting his sights on the world of charitable giving.
Business,"He said he kept two sets of books, stole from clients for two decades, and hid his activities from regulators. But Bradford C. Bleidt's purported multimillion-dollar scam would never have gotten off the ground if clients of Allocation Plus Asset Management Co. had followed two basic investment rules."
Business,"The staff at the Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse knows many of the homeless men and women who roam Boston's streets once served in the armed forces. For years, the small Roxbury nonprofit has helped by finding them jobs."
Business,"A funny thing happened when Dr. Burt A. Adelman, executive vice president for development at Cambridge biotech giant Biogen Idec, bought a fly rod for his son Ian on his 16th birthday."
Business,"This book attempts to demolish the notion that ''new is better. quot; For the most part, it succeeds. Sergio Zyman and coauthor Armin A. Brott build a solid foundation for their argument that innovation can be disastrous for the bottom line. Innovation is like a sugar high, they say -- a quick fix that just doesn't work."
Business,Q: What are the rules regarding hand shakes in business situations? Should men stand when shaking hands with each other? And are women required to shake hands?
Business,It's safe to say most people would prefer to never have to see a bankruptcy attorney or judge.
Business,Michael Foster is so fascinated by Metro trains that he knows how to identify different models of the cars. So it came as no surprise to his mother when he asked to kick off the weekend 
Sci/Tech,"This week #39;s issue of Nature features the first study to demonstrate a link between greenhouse gas emissions and an extreme weather event - in this case, the unusually high temperatures in Europe during the summer of 2003 that led to 14,000 deaths more "
Sports, Tiger Woods shot a 3 under 67 Sunday to win the Dunlop Phoenix by eight strokes for his first title since February and first ever in Japan.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has been forced to fight for its lucrative Asian market, following government agreements to switch to other open-source software."
Sci/Tech,"Many people don #39;t use a handheld organizer for anything but tracking their calendar appointments and contacts lists. For them, there #39;s no reason to spend more than \$100, in the form of Palm #39;s Zire 21."
Sci/Tech," quot;Halo 2, quot; which went on sale in November, shattered video game sales records, but does it live up to the hype? Yes. And in spades."
Sci/Tech,"An anonymous reader wonders:  quot;I had Firefox 1.0PR running smoothly on three different machines and it hardly ever crashed. After upgrading to 1.0, I seem to have at least one annoying crash a day."
World," US President George W. Bush told Russian President Vladimir Putin in person for the first time that he worried about ""overcentralization of power"" in the Kremlin, said a senior US official."
Sports,"it #39;s said that they were all there -- looked invisible to me. I do not agree with the suspensions being indefinite, 10 games "
Sports,"  Fred Hale Sr., the oldest man in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, has died less than two weeks shy of his 114th birthday."
Sports,"Ricky Ponting hailed two outstanding days of pressure cricket for delivering one of Australia #39;s biggest Test victories over New Zealand, inside four days at the Gabba in Brisbane."
Sports,"The 102nd gridiron meeting between archival Clemson and South Carolina will certainly be remembered, that #39;s for sure, but unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons."
Sports,"A rainy Saturday afternoon belonged to hopeful Alabama fans, but once again, the blue and orange of Auburn owned Bryant-Denny Stadium by nightfall."
Sports,"Sugar Shane Mosley made all of the necessary adjustments from the first fight, but still managed to come up short as consensus junior middleweight champion Ronald Winky Wright earned "
Sports,"A week after being at its best, Michigan State was at its worst. The Spartans still haven #39;t learned how to handle success, losing Saturday to Penn State, 37-13, at Beaver Stadium."
World,"A China Eastern commuter plane has crashed into a frozen lake seconds after takeoff in Inner Mongolia, killing all 53 passengers and crew, state media have said."
World,BEIJING Eight miners have been killed in a fire that broke out in a complex of iron mines in northern China. State media says Chinese rescuers are struggling to find 79 more miners still trapped.
World, Both of Washington's potential new governors have experienced the uncomfortable sensation of reading their own political obituaries.
Sports," Grant Hill collected 28 points, seven  rebounds and six assists to carry the Orlando Magic to an 86 83  win over the short handed Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis  Saturday."
Sports, Tiger Woods picked up his first  strokeplay title of a difficult year when he romped to an  eight shot victory at the Dunlop Phoenix tournament on Sunday.
World," Ukrainians Sunday began choosing a new  president in a landmark poll offering a choice between the  ex Soviet state's prime minister, backed by Russia, and a  liberal rival seeking gradual integration with the West."
Sports,"When Northeastern University women's hockey goalie Marisa Hourihan skated off with a 3-0 victory over Quinnipiac University on Oct. 30, the Hanover native felt she was back where she belonged."
World,"ALERE, Uganda -- Kasmiro Bongonyinge remembers sitting up suddenly in his bed. It was just after sunrise on a summer morning two years ago, and the old man, 87 years old and blind, knew something was wrong."
World,"  Palestinians began registering candidates yesterday for a presidential election to succeed Yasser Arafat, while officials warned that the vote may be delayed if Israel does not halt military activities."
World,"  President Bush used his first trip abroad since reelection to press allies yesterday for help in hemming in the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Iran, nations he considers part of an ''axis of evil. quot;"
World,"  The paper chase starts in the blackness of early morning, a cat and mouse game played on Tokyo's almost empty backstreets in the hours before businessmen shake off their hangovers and commuters emerge to flood the city."
World,"  A small passenger plane carrying 53 people crashed today in a northern lake immediately after takeoff, and the government said there were no survivors. The plane crashed into a frozen lake in Baotou, a city about 330 miles northwest of Beijing, seconds after taking off at about 8:20 a.m., the official Xinhua News Agency said. The China Eastern ..."
World,"  Germany and the United States have agreed on a proposal to write off as much as 80 percent of Iraq's debt, Germany's finance minister said yesterday, capping a months long US push for debt forgiveness."
World,"<p></p><p>  SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - President Bush Saturdayreached into a throng of squabbling bodyguards and pulled aSecret Service agent away from Chilean security officers afterthey stopped the U.S. agent from accompanying the president ata dinner.</p>"
Sports,"Kanpur: Andrew Hall got a maiden Test century as South Africa made steady progress, frustrating India on the second day of the first Test at the Green Park Stadium on Sunday."
Sports,"CLEMSON, SC - It #39;s not too late, Steve Spurrier. Don #39;t sign any dotted lines until you see the film from the latest South Carolina debacle in Death Valley."
Sports,"Eli Manning is behind schedule compared to his brother, Peyton, who set the family #39;s standard for rookie quarterbacks in 1998 with the Indianapolis Colts."
Business,"Lawrence J. Ellison, chief executive of Oracle Corp., whose 17-month campaign to take over rival PeopleSoft Inc. got a boost when major PeopleSoft owners offered to tender their shares."
Business,"GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Kmart #39;s pending acquisition of Sears has a number of suppliers wondering how it will affect their business."
Business,"Metro opened its newest station yesterday amid hopes that it would spark more economic development in the city #39;s Northeast commercial district along Florida and New York avenues while serving residents in the nearby, emerging neighborhoods."
Sports,"Saturday is the last day that NFL assistant coaches and front office personnel whose teams are in the playoffs can interview for jobs -- until their team's playoff run ends. That means this could be a big week for Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, who has coveted a head coaching position for the past few years."
Sci/Tech,IndigoSkies writes  quot;NASA today successfully launched the Swift Observatory into Earth orbit for an intense two year study of GRBs (gamma-ray bursts) to determine whether there is a connection between them and the evolution of black holes.
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc. has agreed to extend its deal to place advertisements on Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSN sites in the United States and overseas by one year through June 2006, Yahoo said Thursday."
Sports,"There were times when Fred Hale Sr. #39;s loved ones wondered if he might just live forever. Nothing seemed to stop Hale, the oldest man in the world."
Sports,"  After his second straight victory over Shane Mosley on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Ronald  quot;Winky quot; Wright was quick to call out who he wants next    Felix  quot;Tito quot; Trinidad."
Sci/Tech,"A consistent theme among many people in PDA forums around the Internet lately has been that Palm OS based PDAs are not making the effort to cater to the need for more useful features (for example, there is only one current PDA model that includes Wifi "
World,"Germany and the United States have agreed on a proposal to write off as much as 80 percent of Iraq #39;s debt, Germany #39;s finance minister said Saturday, following a months-long US push for debt forgiveness."
World,"Palestinians began registering candidates yesterday for a presidential election to succeed Yasser Arafat, while officials warned that "
World," Fidel Castro will Monday receive Chinese President Hu Jintao in Havana, a meeting between an aged leader clinging to his communist ideology and a younger one who has tried to reduce the party's profile."
Business,"Charles M. Vest, who will be stepping down next month as the president of MIT, personifies his school's famed ''engineering mentality. quot; Simply put, this is the inclination to find a problem and fix it."
World,"The Yad Vashem museum in Jerusalem has assembled the names and biographies of Jewish victims of the Holocaust, and it will make the information available online."
Sci/Tech,A Pennsylvania school district Friday defended its decision to discount Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and teach what critics say is a version of creationism.
Business,"  A flight from Paris bound for Dulles International Airport was diverted Saturday night after US Customs officials detained two passengers aboard, officials said."
World," Eurozone figures to be released this week should show business confidence beginning to slide again owing to concern over slowing growth and the strong euro, economists said."
Business,"It was nearly 10 years ago that Disney CEO Michael Eisner began to seriously contemplate his own mortality. He #39;d just survived emergency bypass surgery, and he was worried: if something happened to him, who could possibly run Disney?"
Business,"Just three years after Ohio salesman Steve Warshak started selling penis enlargement pills out of a spare room in his home, his company rakes in more than \$200 million a year on unproven palliatives "
Sci/Tech,swivelling space science observatory ever built rocketed into orbit on Saturday to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions.
Sci/Tech,"Once upon a time, first-person shooter games had about as much plot and character development as a porn flick. Your digital hero just ran around and pumped hot lead into demons or aliens or Nazis, much like the porn hero ."
Sci/Tech,LINSPIRE INC. the company formerly known as Lindows announced on November 18 that it has licensed Windows Media technology and made it immediately available via a click-and-run online update to the users of the Linux distro.
Sports,"NBA Commissioner David Stern indefinitely suspended four players who took part in an ugly melee with fans, now regarded as one of the worst in sports history, in a Friday night game between the Indiana Pacers and the host Detroit Pistons."
Sports,"MADRID, Spain  Barcelona moved further ahead in the Spanish league by beating rival Real Madrid 3-0 Saturday in the country #39;s biggest match."
Sports," The final act was the showstopper. A jaw dropper. It was so Ron Zook. You figured he #39;d zig. Well, he zagged. You figured he would coach the Florida Gators to a loss in a big game."
Sports,"MANHATTAN, Kan.  With a thrilling comeback, Iowa State is a win away from a surprising championship. Iowa State trailed the Wildcats by two touchdowns early in the fourth quarter, but freshman Bret Meyer "
Sports,Charlie Hodgson #39;s record-equalling performance against South Africa was praised by coach Andy Robinson after the Sale flyhalf scored 27 points in England #39;s 32-16 victory here at Twickenham on Saturday.
World,"Two men on the ground were most likely killed in the plane crash Sunday morning in Baotou City, north China #39;s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, bringing the death toll of the accident to 55, local police sources said."
World,"  One of Myanmar #39;s best known and longest imprisoned political dissidents has been freed as part of a general release of almost 4,000 prisoners by the country #39;s ruling junta, a family member confirmed Saturday."
World,"The Palestinian Authority, refusing Israel #39;s demand for a halt in terrorist attacks, also insists that Israel release convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti, who is serving multiple life sentences for murder."
World,"  Prince William supported the oft criticized behaviour of his brother, Prince Harry, and also stuck up for his father, Prince Charles, in a rare interview with the British news media published yesterday."
Business,"HAVANA  In his first visit to Latin America, Chinese President Hu Jintao came bearing billions of dollars worth of potential trade and investment agreements that prompted regional leaders to herald a new era of closer ties with the emerging economic "
Sci/Tech,"Granted, the new MSN (http://beta.search.msn.com) is still in the  quot;beta quot; phase -- testing a work in progress. Microsoft is expected to make the technology part of its main MSN site early next year."
Sci/Tech,The publicity avalanche surrounding FireFox continues unabated. News.com profiles developers at the forefront of the FireFox developer movement and explains how some crafty developers are taking advantage 
Sports,"Talk throughout Staples Center on Saturday, as the Clippers lost to the Houston Rockets, centered around Friday night #39;s melee in Auburn Hills, Mich."
Sports,"NASCAR points leader Kurt Busch is all smiles as he walks back to his garage after winning the pole position on Friday at the Homestead Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla."
Sports,SIR Alex Ferguson has predicted Paul Scholes will end the season in double figures after finally breaking a 20-game goal drought at Old Trafford this afternoon.
Sports,"Troy Smith barely got on the field for Ohio State this season. After the Buckeyes #39; biggest game of the year, he had trouble getting off of it."
Sports,"JJ Redick and Daniel Ewing each scored 20 points, and No. 11 Duke turned up the defensive pressure in the second half to beat Tennessee-Martin 88-46 Saturday night in the teams #39; season opener in Durham, NC."
Sports,"UCLA freshman Jordan Farmar gave fans a preview of his playmaking skills with a no-look, crosscourt pass to Ryan Hollins for a dunk late in the second half."
Sports,"College basketball: WOMEN -- William Smith at Babson, 7 p.m.; Brandeis at Curry, 7 p.m.; Southern Maine at Tufts, 7 p.m.; Providence at UConn, 7:30 p.m."
Sports,"Minnesota may have spoiled Boston University's final game at Walter Brown Arena by claiming a 2-1 victory at the old barn Sunday, but the Terriers weren't going to let the Golden Gophers ruin their inaugural game at Agganis Arena."
World,THE Red Cross yesterday launched a blistering attack on both sides in the war in Iraq. The organisation blasted US troops and Iraqi rebels for their  quot;utter contempt for humanity quot; as the country continues to be torn apart by violence.
Sports,"The bright lights are gone. So are the screaming fans, the TV cameras, and the curvaceous card girls tucked into high heels and bikinis. But the scars on Micky Ward's face -- those are forever."
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam lost her three-shot lead in five holes yesterday, then had to make three birdies over the final six to salvage an even-par 72 and take a one-shot lead into the final round of the season-ending LPGA ADT Championship in West Palm Beach, Fla."
Sports,"The last time Harvard had a run like this, the ball was a lot rounder, the players wore leather helmets, and the movie you took your girl to see on a Saturday night had no sound."
Sports,"Well, yes, there are worse things than a lockout. In the midst of the NHL's self-imposed two-hander over the head (now day No. 66 on what appears the fast track to infinity), a couple of Bruins prospects turned their opportunity to play in Providence into their final days in the Boston organization."
Sports,"Moises Alou, who hit a career-best 39 home runs last season but doesn't expect the Cubs to re-sign him after they declined his \$11 million option, dismisses reports that Chicago will trade Sammy Sosa this winter."
Sports,"All autumn long, Harvard's football team has had its chroniclers thumbing through the archives and blowing the dust off records that go back to the 19th century. Yesterday afternoon, the unbeaten Crimson wrote their own chapter in bold face, throttling archrival Yale, 35-3, before 30,308 at the Stadium to post their best record (10-0) in 103 years and wrap up ..."
Sports,The following activities will take place in the area this week. Events are listed as space allows.
World, Ukrainians voted for a new president in a bitterly fought runoff election that will determine whether this strategic former Soviet republic turns toward Europe or remains in Moscow's orbit.
World," The United Nations has reiterated a plea for the safe release of three UN workers taken hostage by alleged Islamic militants, as the crisis dragged into its third week with little known about the hostages' fate."
World, US President George W. Bush told visiting Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf he would make the creation of a Palestinian state a central priority of his second term in office.
Sports,"Friday night, Hornets guard Darrell Armstrong was dining at Smith  amp; Wollensky with other New Orleans athletes, including forward PJ Brown and Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks, when a restaurant employee rushed to their table."
Sports,"WEST PALM BEACH  Trump International #39;s difficult finishing holes are asserting themselves at the ADT Championship. A year ago, the tournament came down to the final shots at the 18th, and "
Sports,"Coach Dick Vermeil stands alone in his office, anxiously looking one last time at the play list he has scripted for his Monday night game against Indianapolis."
Sports,"The Giants reached the midway point of their season a week ago, but in reality they really start a new season today. Today is Day 1 of the Eli Manning Era, the day "
Sports,None of Ben Dougherty #39;s half-dozen touchdowns come during the fourth quarter of FAMU #39;s loss. By IBRAM ROGERS. ORLANDO - It was Florida A amp;M senior quarterback Ben Dougherty #39;s last chance to beat Bethune-Cookman.
Sports,"After letting several teams come back to win, Florida holds off FSU in the final minutes. By ANTONYA ENGLISH, Times Staff Writer. TALLAHASSEE - It had gained a reputation as a defense that would fold and collapse "
World,"Insurgents fought US troops in running street battles in the capital Saturday, assassinated three Iraqi officials and their driver, and detonated a car bomb in Baghdad #39;s Liberation "
World,"Israeli soldiers killed one Palestinian and were chasing two others Sunday morning near the  quot;Kissufim quot; road in the Gaza Strip not far from the border fence, according to Israel Radio."
Sports,"Randy Johnson is practically ready to be measured for one tall set of pinstripes. Commissioner Bud Selig gave his blessing yesterday to a trade that will send Johnson to the Yankees, making a contract extension the last major obstacle could be resolved in the protracted Arizona-New York swap."
Sports,Bill Belichick won't have to worry about Charlie Weis raiding his coaching staff for Notre Dame. But we'll have to see whether new Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban has an eye on any of his former assistants.
Sci/Tech,"The Toyota Prius has been voted 2005 Car of the Year by the 58 members of the European Car of the Year Jury, it was announced last Monday."
Sports,KANPUR: Andrew Halls unbeaten knock of 78 helped South Africa make a fine start in their two-Test series against India at the Green Park Stadium here on Saturday.
Sports,"Playoffs? Who needs playoffs? And isn't that ironic in another season when the ""P-word"" was again front and center in a Bowl Championship Series controversy?"
World,"The Paris Club of creditor nations on Saturday discussed a plan to write off about 80 percent of Iraq #39;s debts. According to The AP, US Treasury Secretary John Snow and German Finance Minister Hans Eichel concluded "
World,"Imphal: Winding up his visit to the trouble-torn Manipur, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday extended an open invitation to all groups including ULFA, who abjure violence, for talks to resolve all outstanding issues in the North East and expressed "
World,"Israeli army arrested six Palestinians in the West Bank, Palestinian security sources and witnesses said Saturday. The sources said Israeli army arrested three residents and "
Business,The Salvation Army workers and volunteers who attract shoppers outside stores with their dinging bells have long been one of the more reliable sights and sounds of the holiday shopping season.
Business,"Kmart Holding Corp. may have found its best  quot;Blue Light Special quot; ever: retailing rival Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. Still, many experts questioned whether the \$11 billion buyout would keep the blue lights flashing "
Sports," PERTH (Reuters) - James Blake put a nightmare year behind  him Tuesday, helping the U.S. make a winning start to their  defense of the Hopman Cup."
Sci/Tech,The record-setting speed by the X-43A experimental scramjet engine on Tuesday marked the final operational mission for NASA #39;s B-52B test aircraft.
Sports,Tiger Woods picked up his first strokeplay title of a difficult year when he romped to an eight-shot victory at the Japanese tour event in Miyazaki.
Sports,"  DEWITT, NY   Fred Hale Sr., documented as the world #39;s oldest man, has died at age 113. Hale died peacefully Friday in his sleep at The Nottingham in suburban Syracuse, while trying to "
Sports,"KANPUR, India (AFP) - Andrew Hall #39;s defiant ton left Indian bowlers frustrated as South Africa reached 398-6 at tea on the second day of the first Test here."
Sports,"It was much closer than the first time, but the result was the same when Winky Wright and Shane Mosley left the ring at the Mandalay Bay Event Center last night."
World,More than a quarter of Iraq #39;s foreign debt burden could be forgiven after a framework agreement was reached by two of the country #39;s main creditors.
World,"  Palestinians began registering candidates yesterday for a presidential election to replace Yasser Arafat, as the late leader #39;s family considers releasing his medical records and revealing his cause of death."
World,"Israel has said it would consider any formal request to pull troops away from West Bank cities to facilitate a Palestinian presidential election, ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Colin Powell."
World,"Nine Chinese miners have been killed and 57 trapped underground after fire swept through a series of iron mines in the northern province of Hebei, Xinhua news agency has reported."
World,"Britains Prince Charles has always prided himself on being a man of the people. But with one gruff memo about not all men being equal, the heir to the throne has tarnished his populist credentials."
World," Only a few hundred of 4,000 prisoners, including political dissidents, that Myanmar has vowed to free have been released and it could take at least a week for them all to leave jail, the opposition said."
World,\The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou abandons a plan to build the world's tallest building.
Business,LET #39;S assume that the merger of Kmart and Sears is exactly what it #39;s being sold as: a way to combine the remaining strengths of two well-known but struggling retailers.
World,"<p></p><p> By Jude Webber and Tania Mellado</p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian authorities detained aformer army major who led a three-day uprising in a southernAndean town and will storm the police station where some of his200 supporters remain unless they surrender, Prime MinisterCarlos Ferrero said early on Tuesday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Avnish Bhatnagar has always lusted after fast cars like racy BMWs. But when the California computer programmer and his wife had their first baby this year, they needed something more practical."
Sci/Tech,"ROYAL OAK, Mich. The Detroit Zoo is considering what to do with two elderly elephants after its efforts to move the elephants to a sanctuary were rebuffed."
Sports,Kanpur - Opener Andrew Hall #39;s tenacious 163 put South Africa in command of the first test match against India on Sunday. Hall #39;s defiant 144-run partnership for the sixth wicket with rookie Zander de Bryun 
Sports,"Too big. That #39;s what it came down to last night for Shane Mosley. The little man who once could can #39;t anymore. He can #39;t move fast enough, he can #39;t "
Sports,"The University of Utah football team still must wait another few weeks, but the time will be marked by anticipation rather than apprehension."
World,TEHRAN : Iran said it was still committed to suspending its sensitive uranium enrichment activities as of Monday and that alarm over its ongoing nuclear activities is merely  quot;propaganda quot;.
Sci/Tech,"In Half-Life 2, players take up arms against an Orwellian society where unseen masters lord over oppressed humans who have no choice but to submit and comply."
Sports,"Paul Scholes has never been comfortable when the spotlight has swung in his direction, and you can imagine him squirming when he was being described as one of the best midfield players in the world last summer."
World,"Iran said on Sunday that it would fulfill its commitment of suspending uranium enrichment activities on Monday, denying the allegation that it was still producing uranium feedstuff for enrichment."
World,"The government of France illegally attacked Ivory Coast and the UN Security Council sanctioned the illegal action with the adoption of Resolution 1572 on Monday, in what appears to be an imperial "
World, Israel said ahead of a visit by  Secretary of State Colin Powell Sunday that it would consider  any formal request to pull troops away from West Bank cities to  facilitate a Palestinian presidential election.
World," Tribal clashes, banditry and  troop movements are blocking crucial deliveries of food aid in  North Darfur state despite recent peace agreements, African  Union and United Nations officials said Sunday."
Sports,"Sophomore Steve Sealy netted his third winning goal in the last four games, giving Connecticut a 2-1 overtime victory over Marist yesterday in an NCAA Division 1 first-round men's soccer playoff game at Morrone Stadium in Storrs, Conn."
Sports,All the Bill Parcells bashers coming out of the woodwork with the Cowboys struggling will not get their wish. Parcells is not going to step down before he completes the task he went to Dallas to perform.
Sports,"Using a makeshift roster a night after brawling with fans, the host Indiana Pacers pressed the Orlando Magic until the very end. Limited to just six players because of suspensions and injuries, the Pacers stayed close before dropping an 86-83 decision to Orlando last night."
Sports,"EL PASO -- Jordan Palmer threw for 339 yards and five touchdowns and No. 24 Texas-El Paso beat Southern Methodist, 57-27, last night to clinch a bowl berth in coach Mike Price's first season running the formerly downtrodden program."
Sports,"  Stefan LeFors threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns, and Eric Shelton rushed for three more scores, keeping No. 8 Louisville in the hunt for a BCS berth with a 65 27 win over Houston last night."
Sports,"  J.J. Arrington ran for 169 yards to set California's single season rushing record, and the fourth ranked Golden Bears beat Stanford, 41 6, yesterday for their biggest victory in the Big Game since 1930."
Sports,"TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Auburn's stars rescued the Tigers' national championship hopes with a stellar second half."
Sports,"  Jessalyn Deveny, Clare Droesch, and Brooke Queenan combined for 55 points as No. 18 Boston College beat Western Michigan, 71 50, yesterday in the Spartan Classic."
Sports,"Tammy Haulcy drilled a 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting UMass-Lowell to a 68-65 victory over Pace last night at Costello Gym in the River Hawks' Northeast-10 Conference opener. UMass-Lowell (2-0) sank eight 3-pointers in all, including four by Mariette Guillaume, who was one of three River Hawks in double figures. Sacha Simms led the way with 15 points, and Enjoli ..."
Sports,"  Jon Helmandollar rushed for a school record five touchdowns, and No. 13 Boise State clinched at least a share of its third straight Western Athletic Conference title with a 55 14 win over Louisiana Tech yesterday."
Sports,"WACO, Texas -- Adrian Peterson ran for 240 yards, including three second-half touchdowns, and No. 2 Oklahoma got the lopsided win it needed for the BCS standings by beating Baylor, 35-0, yesterday."
Sports,"  The University of Utah football team still must wait another few weeks, but the time will be marked by anticipation rather than apprehension."
Sports,"  Brock Berlin threw for a career best 361 yards and four touchdowns in just over a half, and No. 12 Miami stayed in contention for an Atlantic Coast Conference title yesterday by routing Wake Forest, 52 7."
Sports,"  Cedric Houston ran for three touchdowns and No. 15 Tennessee clinched the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division title yesterday with its 22d straight victory over Vanderbilt, 38 33."
Sports,"  Alvin Pearman scored two touchdowns and Virginia came up with four key turnovers, leading the 18th ranked Cavaliers to a 30 10 victory over Georgia Tech yesterday."
Sports,  The burst was back. Displaying some of the giddy up he showed against Ball State    before suffering a left knee injury on his 21st carry of a 129 yard performance    L.V. Whitworth returned to his season opening form yesterday. The redshirt freshman tailback rushed 17 times for a career high 151 yards and touchdowns of 29 and 39 yards to ...
Sports,"Marc Thomas returned the opening kickoff of the second half 93 yards for a touchdown, igniting Northeastern to a run of 28 straight points in just over eight minutes as the Huskies crushed the University of Rhode Island, 42-14, at Parsons Field yesterday."
Sports,The best offense in the first half of yesterday's Harvard-Yale game was the Crimson defense.
Sports,"Defensive lineman Bobby Fallon intercepted a tipped pass and ran 17 yards for a touchdown to start Penn on its way to a 20-14 win over Cornell yesterday in Ithaca, N.Y."
Sports,"  Chris Leak threw for a touchdown, Ciatrick Fason ran for a score, and Florida upset No. 10 Florida State, 20 13, last night to win in Tallahassee for the first time since 1986. It also gave fired coach Ron Zook a victory in his final regular season game."
Sports,"  Alley Broussard ran for a school record 250 yards with three touchdowns, and No. 14 LSU rallied to beat Mississippi, 27 24, last night."
Sports,"  Sutton couldn't snap Lynnfield's unbeaten streak, but it did force the defending Division 3 champion to share its crown, forging a soggy 1 1 tie last night at John F. Coughlin Field at Worcester State. After 100 minutes of soccer    80 minutes of regulation play and two 10 minute extra sessions    the teams were still deadlocked and by ..."
Sports,"SHREWSBURY -- Barnstable cruised to its second consecutive MIAA Division 1 state volleyball championship, and its eighth in 10 years, with a 3-0 win over Quincy last night."
Sports,"  Despite graduating 11 seniors from last year's two time defending Central Mass. champion squad, Nashoba girls' soccer coach Pam Vaughan was confident of her team's chances to succeed in 2004. And boasting players like sophomore Kylie Ricker and junior Jill Camilleri on her roster, why wouldn't she be? Ricker, who netted the winner in a victory over Longmeadow in ..."
Sports,"Even all-world runner Brian Morrissey couldn't stop this one. ISL champion Governor Dummer, which came into the NEPSAC Congleton-Stokinger championship game riding a 23-game unbeaten streak, fell to Connecticut's Brunswick Academy, 20-19, at Trinity College yesterday."
Sports,"The Somerset boys' soccer team started the state tournament as an 18th seed and an afterthought in the race for the Division 2 state title. The Blue Raiders knew their coach, Whit Horton, would be retiring after their final game. Yesterday, they gave Horton the best retirement gift possible, the MIAA Division 2 state title, taking a 1-0 win over ..."
Sports,"  Roger Federer dangled, Andy Roddick got mangled, and the nerves of 6,510 devotees were tangled and jangled during a breezy, bleak afternoon as the four best tennis players of the universe jammed with each other to see who would remain standing for the Masters Cup final."
Sports,  Kurt Busch has been doing everything right in his bid for his first Nextel Cup championship. He now has one big hurdle to clear entering today's Ford 400.
Sports,"  Bernard Hopkins and Oscar De La Hoya announced a unique partnership yesterday, joining forces to create a nationwide promotional company boasting each other as the top attraction."
Sports,  Too big. That's what it came down to last night for Shane Mosley.
World,The attempted suicide in front of the White House by a Yemeni national put the secretive world of FBI informants under a rare spotlight.
World,"President Bush aims to dispel the perception of U.S. neglect of Latin America and burnish an American reputation damaged by the Iraq war, undertaking a second-term diplomatic offensive in the region akin to his recent courting of Europe."
Sci/Tech,"A combined PC, telephone and television is being used in aid projects in India."
World,"CONVENED in the wake of the crisis over Iraq, a UN high level panel appointed by Secretary General Kofi Annan Thursday delivered a historic report that leaves "
World, Iraq's Electoral Commission on Sunday said that national elections will be held Jan. 30.
Business,"The other day, while announcing the results of her audit of the city #39;s contract with PR giant Fleishman-Hillard, Los Angeles City Controller Laura Chick touched on a bigger issue than the firm #39;s alleged \$4.2 million in overbilling."
Sports,his third of the week dominated by Eli-mania - someone at last asked Tom Coughlin about a matter largely lost in the hysteria: the standings.
World,Iran has promised to meet Monday #39;s deadline for suspending a uranium enrichment process that could be used for making nuclear weapons -- a freeze that could spare it UN Security Council sanctions.
Sports, Tiger Woods collected his first  strokeplay title of a difficult year when he stormed to an  eight shot victory at the Dunlop Phoenix tournament on Sunday.
World," Ukrainians on Sunday cast ballots in a presidential run off pitting a Western leaning reformer against the Kremlin praised prime minister, a vote many fear will erupt into violence."
World," For the first time in four years, the donor nations that sustain the Palestinian economy have reason for optimism. For now, however, that optimism won't mean more money for the Palestinians."
Sports," Sometimes the best way to deal with bad news is to run from it. Strap on your dancing cleats and fly a little. Maurice Clarett left Buckeye Nation backpedaling and scarlet faced for more than a week, but Saturday came soon enough."
World,"A fire at a market in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka,  kills one and destroys about 1,800 shops."
World,Fifa boss Sepp Blatter says he would have backed England's players if they had walked off against Spain.
Business,More than 35 Enquirer readers have called or e-mailed comments about the five drugs that were criticized Thursday by an expert with the US Food and Drug Administration.
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, on the first leg of a hastily-arranged tour of countries devastated by the tsunami, said Monday he would focus on assessing the progress of the relief effort and trying to inspire aid workers and survivors. Powell also said he did not anticipate announcing an increase in the \$350 million in reconstruction assistance pledged by the United States."
Business,"BERLIN, Nov 20 (AFP) - The finance chiefs of the Group of 20 countries oppose  quot;abrupt changes quot; in foreign exchange rates and oil prices and see a slight slowdown in economic growth next year, German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said Saturday."
World,"The tsunami triggered by a massive undersea earthquake Dec. 26 not only washed away thousands of people living on India's coastlines, it may have also permanently altered its geography."
World,"Gunmen killed the governor of the Baghdad province, Ali al-Haidari, and six of his bodyguards on Tuesday, officials said. Earlier Tuesday, several Iraqis were killed when a suicide bomber rammed a fuel truck into a checkpoint near the fortified Green Zone."
Sci/Tech,"With BlackBerry pagers and Treo smartphones all the rage, why would anyone need -- or even want -- a pedestrian personal digital assistant?"
Sports,"FROM RAPPERS and rockers glorifying violence, to babies taking guns to school, to parents punching coaches and refs, to the unapologetic belligerence of the presidency, we are becoming a meaner and angrier nation."
World," Britain, with United States backing,  called on Tuesday for a freeze on foreign debts owed by the  countries hit by the Asian tsunami disaster."
Sports,Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill lost no time in re-igniting the flames of an explosive Old Firm derby by condemning the actions of Rangers striker Nacho Novo during his side #39;s 2-0 defeat.
Sports,"Before putting Towelgate to rest, it #39;s important to revisit some of the specifics of what Colts coach Tony Dungy said about the Terrell Owens-Nicollette Sheridan skit at the beginning of Monday Night Football."
Sports,Ronald  #39;Winky #39; Wright edged  #39;Sugar #39; Shane Mosley for the second time in eight months in Las Vegas - but only just as he won a majority decision by the closest of margins to retain his WBA and WBC light-middleweight titles.
Sports,"Clemson #39;s college football game with rival South Carolina was interrupted in the second half when a fight involving several players erupted, spreading nearly the entire length of the field at Clemson #39;s Memorial Stadium and coming close to spilling into "
World,"The Tories will stand up for the ""forgotten majority"", says Michael Howard as he unveils the Tory election manifesto."
World,"While US President George W. Bush repeated his concerns over the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran, the US Department of State backed Secretary of State Colin Powell #39;s remarks that  quot;Iran has been developing rocket systems capable of carrying "
World,Skipper Ricky Ponting makes a double century as Australia continue to dominate the third Test against Pakistan.
World,"Guwahati, Nov. 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, arrived here today from Manipur on a two-day visit to Assam amidst tight security."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board of directors said Saturday it will not accept Oracle Corp. #39;s bid to buy the company for \$24 per share, even after 61 percent of the Pleasanton firm #39;s investors endorsed the offer."
Business,"International Forecaster Allyn Hunt writes: Bush #39;s re-election in contrast signals a period of increased efforts by Brazil #39;s widely popular President of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Argentina #39;s Nestor Kirchner, Venezuela #39;s vigorously anti-Bush President "
Business,With only 34 shopping days until Christmas - and a 10-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter to shop for - Lisa Smalley knows where she #39;ll be doing her toy shopping.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo believes that when it comes to video games, your fingers want to touch as much as twitch and that two really is better than one."
Sci/Tech,"Brett Bojrab likes music. He owns hundreds of compact discs that he listens to while driving. To avoid hauling CDs back and forth into his house, Bojrab copied much of his music collection onto "
Sports,"To NASCAR fans, a pocket calculator is going to be as valuable today as an air gun for a tire changer. Depending on where they finish in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the 18 "
Sports,Firing his father led to a better performance for Shane Mosley against Winky Wright in their fight for the undisputed super welterweight championship Saturday at Mandalay Bay.
Sports,JASON ROBINSON: The England captain boycotted the media all week but did his talking on the pitch as South Africa were comfortably dispatched.
World,RAMALLAH: Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qorei called on Saturday for the United States to pressure Israel to release jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouthi and other imprisoned Palestinian leaders.
World,"YANGON: The release of thousands of prisoners including top dissidents in military-run Myanmar lends dignity to the nation, the main opposition party said on Saturday as it praised those freed for their struggle for democracy."
World,"KABUL: An Afghan man was found guilty on Saturday of killing four journalists in 2001, including two from Reuters, and sentenced to death."
World,Education Secretary Charles Clarke today tried to end the row over the Prince of Waless controversial memo by praising his commitment to developing peoples ambition.
World,The Government is considering tough new anti-terrorism laws amid fears of an al-Qaida attack on Britain. Home Secretary David Blunkett will unveil the new proposals in an interview to be aired today on ITV1 #39;s Jonathan Dimbleby programme.
World,"COLOMBO: Sri Lanka stepped up security in the capital Colombo on Saturday as police launched an investigation into the slaying of a judge and his bodyguard, officials said."
World," BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli troops shot  dead seven Palestinians in a strawberry field in north Gaza on  Tuesday after mortar fire from Palestinian militants there  wounded two Jewish settlers."
World,US President George W Bush is stepping up pressure on North Korea and Iran to abandon their nuclear weapons programmes. At the Apec summit of Pacific-rim countries in Chilean capital Santiago Mr Bush has been 
Business,"RBC, 19.11.2004, Moscow 17:06:44.Gazprom will cooperate with India-based Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) focusing on energy supplies to this country."
Sports,"It seems that England simply cannot escape controversy. But on Wednesday night in Madrid it was their opponents, rather than themselves, that were dragged through the mire as racist chants directed at England "
Sports,"I know you don #39;t care about people like me. Actually, you and the rest of the entertainment history don #39;t care about people, period."
World," The official toll in southern India from tsunamis has reached at least 9,571 people confirmed dead and 5,914 missing, many of them presumed dead, the government said."
World,"Imphal, November 21: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday expressed the hope that a  quot;humane quot; law that protects national security and human rights of the people of Manipur would be in place as early as possible once the controversial Armed Forces "
Sports,"Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard urged caution following an emphatic 3-0 victory over Real Madrid, maintaining the Spanish league title race is still far from decided."
Business,Nov. 18--Lockheed Martin has introduced evidence in a civil lawsuit that allegedly demonstrates Boeing Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher knew former Air Force acquisitions officer Darleen Druyun gave Boeing 
Business,"Come Dec. 1, many Floridians may find an unwelcome piece of mail interspersed between bills, holiday catalogs and greeting cards: a non-renewal or cancellation letter from their insurers."
Sci/Tech,"Los Angeles  Reuters News Service, 19 November 2004 - A generation of children grew up playing Nintendo #39;s Game Boy handheld video game system, and now that they have grown up, Nintendo has a new toy for them."
World,"POLISH hostage Teresa Borcz-Halifa emerged over the weekend saying her captors in Iraq had treated her well, but refusing to explain how she came to be free."
World,"Reportedly a fire in an iron mine in Northern China has killed eight miners and 79 miners are still unable to be reached. According to the news from New Chinese News Agency, five miners managed to escape from "
World,"Namibia #39;s ruling SWAPO party scored an overwhelming victory in official election results on Sunday, bolstering the former guerrilla movement as it grapples with sensitive issues such as land reform."
World,"FIVE German tourists who went missing in Algeria #39;s Sahara desert have been found safe and well in the southern Djanet region of the north African country, local police said today."
World," A China Eastern commuter plane crashed into a frozen lake seconds after takeoff in Inner Mongolia on Sunday, killing 53 people on board and one on the ground, the airline and state media said."
World," The ban on fox hunting is driven by the Labour Party's desire to stamp out ""the old order"" dominated by the country's landowning upper classes, a Labour MP wrote in The Sunday Telegraph."
Sports,"Baseball owners took another step toward moving the Montreal Expos to Washington next year, giving conditional approval Friday but hinging their decision on the September agreement that did not cap the cost of a new stadium."
Business," Shares of Taser International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A> have jumped 20 percent since early last week as the  stun gun maker issued a slew of announcements painting a  positive picture of its business prospects."
Business," If retirement fears were  color coded, they would be somewhere between orange and red  right now."
World," Ukrainians voted for a new president on  Sunday, choosing between their Russian backed prime minister  and a West leaning liberal in a tight contest many fear could  degenerate into turmoil."
Sports,"  After watching Auburn University #39;s football team finish a perfect regular season yet remain on the outside of the national championship picture, Doyle King is experiencing a familiar and not so welcome feeling these days."
World, Israel said before a visit by  Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday that it would  consider calls to pull its troops away from West Bank cities to  facilitate a Palestinian presidential election.
World," A man suspected of involvement in the  abduction of three U.N. workers in Afghanistan died in custody  last week and authorities are investigating whether he was  tortured to death, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday."
Sports,"a 2-1 defeat to Benfica in the 2004 Portuguese Cup Final. That aside, his Porto team won everything they entered: two "
World,"Key creditor nations reportedly approve a plan to slash Iraq's debts, as an election date is announced."
Business,"The post-election stock market rally has been rudely interrupted by the implications of a sliding US dollar, higher interest rates, the US current account deficit and Friday #39;s rebound in oil prices."
World, Gunmen killed the Baghdad governor in Iraq's highest profile assassination in eight months and a suicide bomber killed 10 people near the Green Zone on Tuesday in an escalating campaign to wreck a Jan. 30 election.
Business,"Taser International Inc. #39;s chairman, two co-founders and five other insiders sold more than \$68 million of their stock between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11, regulatory filings show."
Business,Did you know the United States has no right to ban cross-border gambling on the Internet? That #39;s what the World Trade Organization decreed after the two-island nation of Antiqua and Barbuda complained about 
Sports,"HOUSTON, United States : World number one Roger Federer outlasted Marat Safin in a tie-breaker that matched the longest in tennis history to book a date against Lleyton Hewitt in the ATP Masters Cup final."
Sports,"Fred Hale Sr., believed to have been the oldest man on Earth, has died less than a month before his 114th birthday at a DeWitt, NY, nursing home."
Sports,Fifa boss Sepp Blatter has admitted he would have supported England #39;s players if they had walked off in the face of racial abuse against Spain this week.
World,"Teresa Borcz Khalifa, a Polish woman kidnapped last month in Iraq, dramatically appeared at a press conference in Warsaw yesterday, but gave few details of her captivity or how she had been freed."
World,ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz left on Sunday for a four-day official visit to three South Asian member countries for talks on regional and bilateral matters.
World,JERUSALEM Palestinian leaders have outlined plans to persuade visiting American envoys to help ensure smooth elections to replace Yasser Arafat.
Sci/Tech,"Sydney, December 4: US technical experts will fly to Australia to examine whether song files swapped by users of Kazaa, the world #39;s most popular Internet file-swapping system, can be filtered, a judge hearing a copyright case has ruled."
Business," The post election stock market rally has been rudely interrupted by the implications of a sliding U.S. dollar, higher interest rates, the U.S. current account deficit and Friday's rebound in oil prices."
Business, Shares of Taser International Inc.  have jumped 20 percent since early last week as the stun gun maker issued a slew of announcements painting a positive picture of its business prospects.
Business," If retirement fears were color coded, they would be somewhere between orange and red right now."
Business," When corporate guests ask for  something, smart hotel managers get it."
Business,BAE Systems has launched a search for a senior American businessman to become a non-executive director. The high-profile appointment is designed to strengthen the board at a time when the defence giant is 
Business,"Negotiators at the World Trade Organization completed weeklong farm talks Friday, part of discussions on ways to reach a wider-ranging liberalization accord by the end of 2005."
Sports,THE odds are stacked heavily against Lleyton Hewitt but the Australian has incentives aplenty when he faces world No. 1 Roger Federer in the Masters Cup final in Houston today.
Sports,"A GIANT roared, a nation was crushed and debate over the ethics of an ancient game flared at the Gabba yesterday. After a sluggish start to the first Test Australia flexed their "
World," Authorities are investigating whether a suspect in the kidnapping of three U.N. workers was tortured before he died in police custody, an official said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Human activity has at least doubled the risk of heat waves like the one in 2003 that killed thousands in Europe, researchers conclude in a study being published today in the scientific journal Nature."
World,"GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in on Sunday from Manipur on a two-day visit to Assam amidst tight security. The Prime Minister drove straight to the Raj Bhavan, where he is scheduled to meet "
World,A Bahrain court sentences a human rights activist to one year in jail for inciting hatred against the state.
Sci/Tech,"Apple opens its first European Apple Store on Saturday, on Regent Street in London #39;s West End. In a special press tour of the store earlier this week, Apple #39;s vice president of retail Ron "
Sports,Cameroon #39;s Samuel Eto #39;o Fils helped Barcelona trounce Real Madrid 3-0 to move seven points clear of their great rivals in Spain #39;s La Liga.
Sports,"TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - The Iron Bowl didn #39;t come close to providing the anticipated showcase of top tailbacks. Instead, the quarterbacks and two of the nation #39;s best defenses dominated No."
Sports,"  Push led to shove all afternoon, but when it was over, the California students owned the field. They flowed out of the Memorial Stadium bleachers Saturday in a riotous celebration of the "
World,"BERLIN (AFP) - Russia is blocking a Paris Club agreement to wipe out 80 percent of Iraqi debt, a source said on the sidelines of a Group of 20 meeting of finance chiefs."
World,"A Kabul, Afghanistan, court has sentenced 29-year-old Reza Khan to death for killing four journalists in 2001. Khan was convicted of killing Australian television cameraman "
Sci/Tech,"We have more and more letters to answer. Let #39;s get right to the mailbag. Q: In a recent column you said that 95 percent of all viruses and spyware are aimed at Internet Explorer, so I decided to do away with IE."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Jason Gillespie celebrates after reaching his first Test half-century against New Zealand during day four of the first Test in Brisbane, on Sunday."
Sports,South Africa all-rounder Andrew Hall warned India they should be under no illusions that the tourists are fully focused on a positive result in Kanpur.
World,"Russia has not agreed to a German-US proposal that would forgive up to 80 percent of Iraq #39;s foreign debt, according to German Finance Minister Hans Eichel."
World,Prince Charles will hit back on Monday at government accusations that he is old-fashioned and out of touch in his views on ordinary people #39;s aspirations.
World,"London: Britain is considering sweeping new anti-terrorism laws including special courts to try terror suspects without a jury, Home Secretary David Blunkett said in an interview Sunday."
Business,"The Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG was the only domestic car company that gained ground during November, marking its eighth straight month of US vehicle sales increases."
Business,"When pharmaceutical giant Merck  amp; Co. abruptly pulled its arthritis pain medication Vioxx from the marketplace on Sept. 30, more than 2 million patients were taking the drug."
Business,"TREASURER Peter Costello will chair the 2006 meeting of the Group of 20, which brings together the finance ministers and central bankers from the leading industrial and developing nations."
Business,"Russian authorities have searched the homes of dozens of managers working for the embattled Yukos oil company in what one board member described as a massive campaign reminiscent of the Stalinist purges, a news agency reported Sunday."
Sports," Kurt Busch has been doing everything right in his bid for his first Nextel Cup championship. He now has one big hurdle to clear entering Sunday's Ford 400. He needs to protect a vulnerable 18 point lead over Jimmie Johnson, with Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin also within reach."
World," MOSCOW (AP)   Russian authorities have searched the homes of dozens of managers working for the embattled Yukos oil company in what one board member described as a massive campaign reminiscent of the Stalinist purges, a news agency reported Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"THE fastest-swivelling space science observatory rocketed into orbit yesterday to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions, which astronomers believe represent the birth screams of black holes."
Sports,"IF, as New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming suggested in the wake of yesterday #39;s embarrassing capitulation, his team began the day with a  quot;mental hangover quot; then he faces a devil #39;s own job getting them back on the wagon in time for the next Test, starting "
Sports,Charlie Hodgson hopes to give England coach Andy Robinson a selection headache when World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson returns to fitness.
Sports," Someone asked Marshawn Lynch, Cal #39;s precocious true freshman, how far he could throw a football. His tone is matter of fact, a  quot;how #39;s the weather quot; voice."
Sci/Tech," Bloated with inventory and mired in the red, the digital camera business of Japan's Olympus Corp. underscores how making money in the cut throat market is getting tougher."
World,"Rescuers search for the bodies of air crash victims at the site of an air crash in Baotou, north China #39;s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Sunday November 21, 2004."
World,"LISBON: US army chief General Richard Myers said in an interview that civil war could erupt in Iraq after forthcoming elections. However, General Myers, the chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff, told the "
World,"Qidwa, nephew of the deceased Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, arrived Sunday in Parisfrom Cairo to pick up Arafat #39;s medical records, French TF1 television reported."
World,"Prince Charles, who was lambasted by the media and a government lawmaker for a memo in which he derided people who aspire to lofty goals beyond their natural talent, said on Sunday that he had been misinterpreted."
World,"A strong earthquake rocked Costa Rica during the weekend, killing eight people and shaking the Central American nation during the Ibero-American summit."
World,Iraq has set a date of 30 January 2005 for its first nationwide election since the toppling of Saddam Hussein. The announcement came from the independent Iraqi electoral commission in Baghdad.
Sci/Tech,"Already embattled with his ties to the Iraqi Oil for Food scandal, and what some term as the 'Food for Sex' scandal, Kofi Annan has dodged the latest bullet. Well, dodged only in the sense that specific allegations against him was removed at the last minute before passing.    The UN staff union passed a resolution sharply critical of the world body's senior management but expressed support for beleaguered Secretary General Kofi Annan.    An earlier draft of the resolution had strongly worded language about no confidence in senior staff of the United Nations, which has been buffeted by scandals over the past few months. "
Sports,"Indeed, after Friday night #39;s mayhem in Motown, Detroit Pistons fans can now clearly lay claim to be the biggest idiots in the sporting world, no easy achievment these days, and while many of them were apparently too dumb to realize they were being caught "
Sci/Tech," For people trying to get their aging  parents on the Web so they can read e mail and get digital  photos of the family, Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> has a message:  Don't give up."
Sci/Tech," Bloated with inventory and mired in the  red, the digital camera business of Japan's Olympus Corp.  underscores how making money in the cut throat market is  getting tougher."
Business," ROCHELLE, Ill. (Reuters) - Golden mountains are rising out  of the fertile farmlands of the U.S. Midwest, a changing  landscape formed by huge piles of corn from the most bountiful  harvest in U.S. history."
Sports,"National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern issued indefinite suspensions Saturday to four of the main protagonists in Friday night #39;s brawl among the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit "
Sports,NEWS OF THE WORLD: Ashley Cole last night called on the Spanish FA to axe their shamed coach Luis Aragones and branded him evil #39; #39;.
World,"Baghdad was again rocked by violence on Saturday as rebels launched an assault on a police station and four civil servants were assassinated, while US and Iraqi troops took the battle against insurgents from Fallujah to Mosul."
World,"Renewed insecurity stops Oxfam delivering vital aid to 200,000 people in Darfur - Security in Darfur has deteriorated over the past two weeks leaving nearly 200,000 people in Darfur cut off from vital aid supplies."
Business,"Over the weekend, the US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan hinted at the maintenance of weak dollar policy (in Germany) while President Bush said he is committed to a strong dollar (in Chile)."
Business,"Business India: Mumbai, Nov 21 : As millions of Indians are held in thrall by reports of a family feud in Reliance Industries, the country #39;s largest company, experts say it would be premature to talk about a split as yet."
Business,"MG Rover is on the brink of a 1bn deal with a Chinese company that will help secure the future of its giant Longbridge plant. Under the joint venture with the Shanghai Automotive Corporation, a new company "
World,Palestinians called crucial to the success of a ballot to choose a successor to the late Yasser Arafat. Middle East envoy William Burns told reporters on Sunday in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
World,"Lahore, Nov 21 (UNI) Dismayed by India #39;s outright rejection of his recent dramatic proposals, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said vibes coming from the neighbouring country are not encouraging but expressed Islamabad #39;s readiness to leave its "
Business,"The planned acquisition of Sears, Roebuck and Co. by Kmart Holding Corp. highlights a changing retail environment that could soon eliminate the department store as we know it, analysts and consultants said on Friday."
Business,"Treasury Secretary John Snow pledged to reduce the US budget deficit, blamed by Europeans for the euro #39;s gains against the dollar and cited as a risk to global growth by ministers from 20 industrial and emerging economies."
Sports," As the new man in the middle of the Chicago Bears' defense, Hunter Hillenmeyer will be calling the signals, trying to disrupt the NFL's most potent offense while matching football wits with Peyton Manning."
Sports,"Take your pick of culprits in the stunning melee Friday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills, in a heated game between Central Division rivals: the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Kanpur, Nov 21 : Stopgap opener Andrew Hall scored his maiden Test century and debutant Zander de Bruyn made 83 Sunday to give South Africa a vice-like grip on the second day of the first Test against India at the Green Park "
Sci/Tech,"More than by brain size or tool-making ability, the human species was set apart from its ancestors by the ability to jog mile after lung-stabbing mile with greater endurance than any other primate, according to research published today in the journal "
Sports,GRAHAM HENRY admitted he was mentally shattered after coming through an emotional return to Cardiff with his pride intact - but only just.
World,"A family tug-of-war over whether to reveal Yasser Arafat #39;s cause of death bubbled over in public yesterday, with a brother of the late leader insisting the Palestinian people are entitled to know."
World,British Home Secretary David Blunkett on Sunday unveiled proposals for more far-reaching laws to tackle terrorism if the Labor government wins the next election widely expected in May next year.
World,Iraqi officials say Jan. 30 has been set as the new date for the war-torn country #39;s first national elections since a US-led military coalition toppled Saddam Hussein #39;s regime.
World,"The bodies of three men killed by insurgents were found on a street in the Iraqi city of Mosul on Sunday, a day after US troops in the city discovered the bodies of nine Iraqi soldiers who had been shot in the head."
Business,A family meeting of Ambanis to resolve differences over the ownership issue in India #39;s largest corporate house - Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is likely to take place tomorrow in Mumbai.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is giving securities brokers up to November 2005 to shift to the use of risk-based capital adequacy standards from the current net capital standards.
Business,"Power is returning to many residents in the Bay Area this morning with all outages expected to end by 1 pm today, a Pacific Gas and Electric Co."
Sports,The National Basketball Association suspended four players involved in Friday night #39;s fight at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The NBA is expected to formally announce the suspensions as early as today for their 
Sports,TUSCALOOSA - Alabama head coach Mike Shula received a heavy dose of criticism earlier this season for choosing to punt on fourth-and-short in a loss to Arkansas.
Sports,"The United States team wasn #39;t able to stop the juggernaut that is the partnership of Colin Montgomerie and Bernhard Langer, but little else slowed it down in a record-setting "
World,"Currency traders, investors and strategists are more bearish on the dollar than at any time in the past 18 months, a Bloomberg News survey indicates."
World,"Iraq chose Jan. 30 for its first democratic election in decades on Sunday, but violence in Sunni Muslim areas underlined the challenge of holding polls on time."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - A U.S. envoy said before a  visit by Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday that Israel  should take steps to smooth the way for a Palestinian  presidential election scheduled for January."
World," Britain's Tony Blair will spell out this  week his legislative plans for the next session of parliament     tantamount to an election manifesto, with the prime minister  expected to go to the polls in May next year."
Sci/Tech,Curfews for those thought to be thinking about terror
Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said  on Sunday he assured members of the Group of 20 nations that  Washington will slash deficits they blame for a falling dollar  and repeated his call for stronger European growth.
World," The U.S. Senate on Sunday confirmed Timothy Bitsberger as assistant secretary for financial markets, the key debt market post in the Treasury Department."
Business, Employers agreed to end their lockout of workers at 14 San Francisco hotels and resume negotiations with UNITE HERE!
Business,THE SECURITIES Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a 128-million-peso contract with several information technology firms to help develop the agency #39;s online reporting system for Philippine companies.
Business,"CHINESE President Hu Jintao told his US counterpart George W. Bush that Beijing planned to loosen the yuan #39;s decade-old peg to the dollar, but only under stable economic conditions, an official said."
World,"three are dead and 61 missing after a mine fire in north China #39;s Hebei Province, Sunday. The fire began at 10:30 am Saturday in the Baita Township of Shahe, trapping 106 miners underground."
Business,"Peoplesoft rejects a takeover bid from rival Oracle for the sixth time in the last 18 months calling the offer ""inadequate""."
Business,Software company Peoplesoft has formally rejected a takeover bid from rival Oracle for a sixth time. The rejection came after about 61 of shareholders in the California-based business software firm backed Oracle #39;s \$9.2bn (4.9bn) approach.
Business,"Eddie Lampert, engineer of the Kmart-Sears merger, is as secretive as he is successful. Even Aylwin Lewis, the executive hired by Lampert last month to run Kmart, had no idea that his new "
Business,"New Zealand #39;s  quot;friends quot; in Washington will soon make another push to have the administration consider a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and NZ, Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday."
Business,"New Zealand and Russia are on the verge of forming a stronger trading relationship, but moves are likely to stop short of a full free trade deal until Russia becomes a member of the World Trade Organisation."
Sci/Tech,Nintendo starts its campaign to stop Sony taking over the handheld gaming market with the launch of its new handheld console the Nintendo DS today in the US.
Sci/Tech,"(AP) - Online search engine leader Google is setting out make better sense of all the scholarly work stored on the Web. The company #39;s new service, unveiled late Wednesday at scholar "
Sports,"Paul Casey, with another inspired putting display, and Luke Donald have earned England a one-shot victory over home favourites Spain in the WGC-World Cup of Golf."
Sports,Ronald Wright used an effective right jab to retain his World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council junior middleweight titles when posting a majority decision over former champion Shane Mosley in Las Vegas yesterday.
Sports,The All Blacks coach was also correct when he said Wales were a team worthy of respect. Whether he showed enough with his team selection is debatable but what is beyond dispute is that 
World,"World News: Hohhot (China), Nov 21 : A total of 55 people, including two men on the ground, were killed when a commuter plane crashed into a frozen lake in China soon after take-off in Inner Mongolia Sunday, Xinhua reports."
World,"India had pulled about 3000 troops out of Kashmir in a planned withdrawal, officials said yesterday, as the peace process between New Delhi and Islamabad came under strain."
World,"Namibian President Sam Nujoma #39;s chosen successor, Hifikepunye Pohamba, has won a landslide victory with 75 of the vote in the country #39;s third elections since independence, according to official results."
Sports,"FLOWING football it was not. Neither did the expected goal glut at Stamford Bridge materialise. Instead, Chelsea came crashing down to earth on home ground, of all places, as Bolton caused one of the biggest surprises of the season so far."
World,Five rural workers are shot dead in the most violent incident in Brazil's land row since the president took power.
World,"Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams says he ""regrets"" the Birmingham pub bombings on the 30th anniversary of the attacks."
Business,The Russian government plans to sell a majority stake in the main production unit of oil giant OAO Yukos at an auction on December 19.
Business," Canada #39;s big banks, reporting year end results over the next two weeks, will show a definite deceleration in growth, but analysts say they are still poised to ring up double digit profit increases."
Sci/Tech,Google #39;s (Nasdaq: GOOG) shares slid 3 Thursday as investors worried that the search-engine outfit may not be invincible after all.
Sci/Tech,"An electronic  quot;artificial eye quot;, developed for people with impaired vision, has been shown to reliably identify pedestrian crossings, determine when it is safe to walk across and even measure the width of a road."
Sports,There #39;s a common misconception in the world of sports often voiced by beer-toting fans as if it were defensible in a court of law.
Sports,"ANOTHER LOSS meant another sleepless night for New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin. It was 3 am Monday morning, less than 12 hours after his team had lost to the Arizona Cardinals "
World,"LONDON, November 21 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - Britain will adopt a set of tightened anti-terror laws in case Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s Labor Party wins the general elections, due next year, the home secretary said on Sunday, November 21."
World,India #39;s prime minister has urged militant separatists in the north-east to join negotiations with the federal government and end decades of strife.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Important notice</strong> Some <cite>Reg</cite> readers may be infected
Business," The steel market has been hotter than a blast furnace lately. So, too, are critics of Stelco Inc., who question whether the company should have been declared insolvent ahead of such strong market conditions."
Sports," Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair returned to the starting lineup Sunday, but running back Chris Brown was inactive against the Jacksonville Jaguars."
World,Bahrain #39;s king pardoned a human rights activist who convicted of inciting hatred of the government and sentenced to one year in prison Sunday in a case linked to criticism of the prime minister.
World," Though Congress approved a  #36;1.2 billion subsidy for Amtrak, the money losing passenger railroad still is careening toward a major disruption in service."
Business,"  Chinese President Hu Jintao ended a two day visit to Argentina with the prize he had sought    the coveted status of  quot;market economy quot;    and pledges of investment and trade, in a regional tour that highlights China #39;s new outward looking "
World," The Paris Club of creditor nations, with the exception of Russia, has reached an agreement in principle to slash debts Iraq owes to the group by up to 80, a well placed official said on Sunday."
Business," The United States is set to turn a  blind eye to the sliding dollar and a deaf ear to protests  about its fall, but experts smell trouble for all in what looks  like an effective devaluation of the world's reserve currency."
World,"As the Zanu PF story takes new twists and political intrigue continues, three Cabinet ministers and a provincial governor face the sack for their role in the much-publicised Tsholotsho Declaration."
Business," Amtrak is in another financial hole  after posting a  $1.3 billion operating loss last fiscal year  and again receiving far less than it requested in federal  subsidies, an influential transportation watchdog said on  Sunday."
Business,"  Few things stir the heart of stock investors like a huge merger deal. And last week #39;s shotgun wedding between Kmart and Sears, two limping retailers, was no exception."
Business,Finance ministers from the Group of 20 rich or emerging countries have wrapped up a two-day summit in Berlin without making explicit reference to the sagging value of the US dollar against the euro.
Business,"GREENVILLE, SC - After nearly two years and two trials, Attorney General Henry McMaster said the investigation is continuing into the collapse of Carolina Investors Inc."
World," At first glance, Havana's Chinatown seems a misnomer. Restaurants serve pizza, and actual Chinese are vastly outnumbered by tourists and Hispanics."
Sci/Tech,"Burt Rutan, a maverick aviator with Elvis-like sideburns, spread his futuristic vision last week of space travel no longer dominated by the government but by daring engineers such as himself."
Sci/Tech,"virus protection will ship later this month with some new phones in Japan, a harbinger of cellular threats to come. Security products are already available for handheld "
Sci/Tech," As videocassettes fade into history, a full fledged battle is on to establish the next standard of DVDs which could open up a new realm of possibilities in interactive home entertainment."
World,"BORN blind, Mr David Blunkett had to work harder than most to become Home Secretary, which makes him one of the most powerful men in Britain."
Sports,"The NBA suspended four players indefinitely yesterday for their involvement in one of the worst fights in professional sports history Friday, in which players stormed into the stands and exchanged blows with fans."
Sports,WELSHMEN Phillip Price and Bradley Dredge had to birdie the final three holes to remain in contention at the World Cup in Spain. The Wales duo had slipped way off the hot foursomes pace being set by England #39;s 
Sports,STRIKERS Ronaldinho and Ronaldo face each other for the first time in tonight #39;s eagerly anticipated league clash of Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Sports,"Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - The Tennessee Titans will have Steve McNair back at quarterback for Sunday #39;s game against Jacksonville, but running back Chris Brown was inactive because of a turf toe injury."
World,Iran said yesterday it was still committed to suspending its sensitive uranium enrichment activities as of today and that alarm over its nuclear activities was merely  quot;propaganda quot;.
World,BEIJING : Thirty-three miners were confirmed dead and 61 others were missing after a fire at five iron ore mines in northern China.
Sci/Tech," Millions of locusts swarmed through Israel's Red Sea resort town of Eilat on Sunday, devouring crops and flowers in the country's south."
World," Hiring is picking up and President Bush is on track to preside over job growth in his second term, shedding the Herbert Hoover label of being the first president since the Great Depression to lose jobs under his watch."
World," Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's health is shrouded in mystery, the extent of his thyroid cancer a closely guarded secret. Several coming events could give the public an idea about the seriousness of his condition."
World, The Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Sunday blamed the White House and Pentagon for resisting intelligence reform and gave the U.S. Congress a failing grade for not passing legislation.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - A U.S. envoy said before a  visit by Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday that Israel  should take steps to smooth the way for a Palestinian  presidential election set for Jan. 9."
World," Ukrainians voted for a new president on  Sunday, choosing between their Russian backed prime minister  and a West leaning liberal in a tight contest many fear could  degenerate into turmoil."
World, SANTIAGO (Reuters) - President Bush reached out to Latin  America on Sunday with a pledge to pursue immigration reform  but a security scuffle that he inserted himself into created a  lasting image for this year's summit of Asia-Pacific leaders.
World, Iran banned National Geographic  reporters and sales of the magazine until it corrects an atlas  it published using a disputed name for waters off the Islamic  Republic's south coast.
World,"At least 10 Nepalese troops are killed in  clashes with rebels who lost 16 of their men, the army says."
World,"A passenger plane crashed in an ice-covered lake in northern China seconds after takeoff Sunday, killing all 53 people aboard and one person on the ground after an apparent midair explosion, the government said."
World,"<p></p><p> By David Morgan</p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - President Bush will renewpressure on Congress to reach agreement on intelligence reformsthis year, after a weekend deal collapsed in the face ofRepublican opposition, the White House said on Sunday.</p>"
World," Some 20,000 people took to the streets in the western German city of Cologne, waving German and Turkish flags, to protest against the use of violence in the name of Islam."
World, A French Finance ministry spokesman said the Paris Club of creditor nations had reached deal Sunday to write off 80 percent of the debts Iraq owes them.
Sci/Tech," Satellite companies would be able to  retransmit broadcasters' television signals for another five  years but would have to offer those signals on a single dish,  under legislation approved by Congress on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors said it rejected Oracle Corp.'s \$9.2 billion takeover bid Saturday, continuing its staunch resistance a day after the company's own shareholders tendered more than 60 percent of stock to Oracle."
Business,"Europe and the United States kept up a war of words over the sliding US dollar at a G20 meeting of rich and developing nations, blaming each other for the currency #39;s fall and avoiding new steps or rhetoric to halt it."
Sports,"Seville, Spain (Sports Network) - Paul Casey and Luke Donald of England fired an eight-under 64 in the alternate-shot format Sunday to win the World Golf Championships - World Cup."
World,"Fresh clashes in western Nepal have left at least 10 government soldiers and 16 rebels dead, the army says. There is no word so far from the rebels on the fighting that started late Saturday in Pandaun, Kailali district."
World,"Europe #39;s integration project is historically unprecedented. For the past millennium, Europe has lived in an uneasy equilibrium, giving birth to every great empire that dominated and pacified the world in the last 500 years."
Sports," SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sports Network) - Steve Savoy scored  three times and Alex Smith accounted for two more touchdowns as  No. 5 Utah did its best toward becoming the first non-BCS  program to claim a spot in a BCS bowl game by pounding Mountain  West rival Brigham Young, 52-21, at Rice-Eccles Stadium."
Sports," Paul Casey, with another  inspired putting display, and Luke Donald earned England a  one shot victory over home favorites Spain in the WGC World Cup  of Golf on Sunday."
Sports,ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger launched a scathing attack on his team after the English champions threw away the chance to leapfrog Chelsea at the top of the table with a haphazard display against West Bromwich Albion yesterday.
Sports,"Manchester United Plc may offer US billionaire Malcolm Glazer a seat on its board if he agrees to drop a takeover bid for a year, the Observer said, citing an unidentified person in the soccer industry."
Business,"Mumbai/New Delhi: Four days after Reliance Group Chairman Mukesh Ambani went public about differences with his younger brother Anil over the company ownership issue, a meeting of the family is likely here on Monday to sort out the problem."
Sports," The sight of Detroit fans scuffling with NBA stars at the end of a game and showering players with beer, ice and popcorn gives the city another black eye as it struggles to overcome a well worn reputation for violence and unrest."
Sports," With former high school teammates Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. leading the way, Ohio State pushed its troubles into the background for at least a day with a stunning 37 21 upset of No. 7 Michigan on Saturday. But the Wolverines are still headed to the Rose Bowl, thanks to Iowa's 30 7 win over Wisconsin."
Sci/Tech,"The most important news story of this fall, ultimately more important than the re-election of the president, was the awarding of the X Prize to Burt Rutan for his SpaceShipOne flights."
Sports,Casey sank the winning putt to beat Spain #39;s Sergio Garcia and Miguel Angel Jimenez by one stroke as England finished with a 31-under-par total of 257.
Sports,"KANPUR, India -- Opener Andrew Hall and debutant Zander de Bruyn defied India #39;s spin attack on Sunday to put South Africa in command of the first Test match in Kanpur."
Sports,"Ponting hails mighty Aussie turnaround for huge win over Kiwis 11 21 2004, 08:14 BRISBANE, Australia (AFP)   Ricky Ponting hailed two outstanding days of pressure cricket for delivering one of Australia #39;s biggest Test victories over New "
Sports,England have a huge problem: what on Earth are they going to do with Jonny Wilkinson? Their injured World Cup golden boy is expected to return for the Six Nations #39; Championship 
World,"Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived on Sunday for his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories in 18 months, signaling a new push for Middle East peace following the death of Yasser Arafat."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq US soldiers have found two more bodies in the Iraqi city of Mosul. The military says at least one of the bodies is that of an Iraqi Army soldier."
World," quot;The Electoral Commission set the date of January 30 as the date of the election, quot; spokesman Farid Ayar told Reuters on Sunday."
Business,Description: Senior news analyst NPR #39;s Daniel Schorr contrasts the regulation-happy Federal Communications Commission with the less-active Food and Drug Administration.
Sci/Tech,"A tiny unmanned NASA  quot;scramjet quot; soared above the Pacific Ocean Tuesday at nearly 10 times the speed of sound, or almost 7,000 mph, in a record-breaking demonstration of a radical new engine technology."
Sports, The Arizona Cardinals benched quarterback Josh McCown and started Shaun King against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
World,IRAN said today it was still committed to suspending parts of its sensitive nuclear program and alarm over its last-minute uranium conversion activities was merely US  quot;propaganda quot;.
World,Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today said that he was hoping to resolve all outstanding issues with Pakistan through negotiations.
World,"The U.S. military has found nearly 20 houses where intelligence officers believe hostages were tortured or killed in this city, including the house with the cage that held a British contractor who was beheaded last month."
Business,"Govt sets minimum price at \$8.6 bn, against Dresdner Kleinwort Wassersteins lowest fair value of \$15.7 bn. The Russian government on Friday approved the forced sale of the main subsidiary of Yukos, the "
Business," The lawsuit shareholders have brought against Disney has come to resemble a Hollywood potboiler of betrayed friendships, secret meetings and wounded egos."
Sports," New York Jets running back Curtis Martin on Sunday became the second player in NFL history to begin his career with 10 straight 1,000 yard seasons."
Sci/Tech,"The US Forest Service, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, is shifting its focus from timber-cutting to recreation and ecological restoration "
Sci/Tech,"300-plus people lineup at the EB Games in Universal City. And then the PictoChatting begins. November 21, 2004 - Who says Nintendo doesn #39;t know how to throw a party?"
Sports,THE National Basketball Association suspended four players yesterday in the wake of one of the worst brawls in North American pro sports history.
Sports,"New York Jets running back Curtis Martin on Sunday became the second player in NFL history to begin his career with 10 straight 1,000-yard seasons."
World,"President Bush was holding one-on-one talks Sunday with leaders of Chile and Mexico. He leaves Santiago Monday to return to Central Texas, where he will spend the remainder of the week."
World,"Kidnappers have released Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi #39;s cousin after taking him hostage for 12days, the Arabic-language al-Arabiya TV channel reported Sunday."
World,"The British government is facing demands to pump funds into Northern Ireland in a bid to bolster a talks deal if it is struck, Sinn Fin leader Gerry Adams said tonight."
World,"Sudan #39;s government and southern rebels have crossed the last bridge in efforts to end 21 years of war and peace is now inevitable, UN envoy for Sudan Jan Pronk said on Sunday."
World," The United Nations will deploy thousands of troops in southern Sudan after an expected signing of a final peace accord by the Khartoum government and the southern rebel movement, a UN official said."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   The governing federal Liberals recently had the support of 40 per cent of Canadians, a shade above the popular vote they scored in last June's election, suggests a recent opinion poll."
World," Sen. John McCain, R Ariz., said Sunday he is not ruling out a run for the 2008 presidential nomination, but that he is not a candidate now."
World, An Iranian exile group accused Tehran on Friday of using advanced laser technology to secretly enrich uranium and of lying to the United Nations nuclear watchdog body about the covert program.
World, Ukrainians voted for a new president on  Sunday and an exit poll issued after polls closed said a  West leaning liberal had beaten the ex Soviet state's  Russian backed prime minister.
Sports," Who could have imagined Tommy Tuberville in this position? Yet there he was Friday, standing alongside the SEC championship trophy, posing for pictures and undoubtedly chuckling a bit on the inside."
Business,THE Group of 20 finance chiefs agreed yesterday that  quot;abrupt changes quot; in foreign exchange rates and oil prices were unwelcome but showed no appetite for intervention to strengthen the US currency.
Sports," Shane Mosley gave Winky Wright his big chance. After beating Mosley a second time, Wright is now ready to cash in on it. Wright pronounced himself one of boxing's elite contenders Saturday night after beating Mosley in a rematch and holding onto his 154 pound titles. It was a narrow win not decided until the final round, but Wright immediately began campaigning for even bigger fights."
Sports," Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis hurt his left ankle in the first quarter Sunday, and backup Musa Smith broke his leg later in the period."
Sports," According to a broadcast report, the NBA has suspended Indiana #39;s Ron Artest for 30 games and teammates Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O #39;Neal 20 games apiece for their part in a brawl between the Pacers and the Pistons on "
World,"Leader of Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), said Sunday he  quot;regrets quot; the Birmingham pub bombings which killed 21 people 30 years ago."
Sports,"LONDON, Dec 4 (SW) - While Chelsea crushed Newcastle United to maintain their first position, Arsenal, Everton and Manchester United made no mistakes, leaving the top four in England unchanced."
Sci/Tech," Not too long ago, Google Inc. seemed little more than a pesky insect to Microsoft Corp.'s 800 pound gorilla. No more. As Google rapidly rolls out new products, the company best known for its wildly popular search engine is muscling into the software giant's turf, including its stronghold: the computer desktop."
Business,n Overall fourth-quarter retail sales this year are expected to be 6.5 percent higher than last year #39;s -- the biggest increase since 1999.
Sci/Tech," The United States hasn't issued any microchip equipped passports yet, but as the Department of State tests different prototypes, the international standards for the passports are under fire from privacy advocates who worry the technology won't protect travelers from identity thieves."
Sci/Tech,"Image: NASA #39;s Swift spacecraft lifts off from Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in sunny Florida, on Nov. 20 at 12:16:00.611 pm EST aboard a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle."
World," A U.S. Iraqi raid on the Abu Hanifa mosque  #151; one of the most revered sites for Sunni Muslims  #151; spawned a weekend of street battles, assassinations and a rash of bombings that changed Baghdad. The capital, for months a city of unrelenting but sporadic violence, has taken on the look of a battlefield."
Sci/Tech, A new video game to be released on Monday allows players to simulate the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
Sports," Using a makeshift roster a night after brawling with fans, the Indiana Pacers pressed the Orlando Magic until the very end. Limited to just six players because of suspensions and injuries, the Pacers stayed close before dropping an 86 83 decision to Orlando on Saturday night."
World,"The US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has arrived in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv as part of an attempt to revive the Middle East peace process."
Sci/Tech," Senior executives at business software group PeopleSoft have once again spurned a takeover bid from Oracle Corp, even after the latter announced it had control of more than 60 percent of PeopleSoft's shares."
Sports,Englishman Lee Westwood is leading after the third round of the Nedbank Challenge in Sun City. Westwood holds a slender one shot lead over South African Retief Goosen after shooting one under par 71 for a three round total of 5 under par.
Sports,"Responding to new allegations of drug use by sprint star Marion Jones, the world governing body of track and field (IAAF) will consider today whether to conduct a formal investigation of Jones, an IAAF official said yesterday."
Business,"BERLIN: A communique from the G20 group of rich and developing countries made no explicit reference to currency swings on Sunday, despite mounting concern in Europe and Japan over a slide in the US dollar to multi-year lows."
Business,"Chile is using a Pacific Rim summit to showcase itself as a Latin American model for free trade, democracy and modernity. But grinding poverty just outside the convention "
Sports,"BRISBANE, November 21: Australia crushed New Zealand by an innings and 156 runs in the first Test at the Gabba on Sunday to retain the Trans-Tasman Trophy."
Sports,"GENTLEMEN, LOAD your weapons. It is being billed as the shootout at the Homestead-Miami corral today as the five top NASCAR drivers load up every bit of horsepower they can handle "
Sports,Illinois coach Ron Turner said repeatedly he hopes to stay. His players all want him to come back. Now it #39;s Illinois athletic director Ron Guenther #39;s turn to have his say.
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell has arrived in Israel determined to press both Israeli and Palestinian leaders for a process to enable Palestinians to elect a successor to Yasser Arafat.
Business,"Best known for its popular search engine, Google is rapidly rolling out new products and muscling into Microsoft's stronghold: the computer desktop. The competition means consumers get more choices and better products."
Sci/Tech,"Users of the Internet Explorer click on ad banners four to five times as often as Firefox surfers, Adtech AG, a service provider for Internet ads, has determined (PDF)."
Business,"MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The stage is set for a family meeting of the Ambanis in Mumbai on Monday on the ownership issue in the Rs 80,000 crore Reliance group as Mukesh Ambani has returned from the US while Anil is understood to have authorised his mother to "
World,The Sudanese government welcomed Sunday the UN Security Council #39;s resolution on Sudan. Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Ismail said the Sudanese cabinet  quot;considered the resolution 
Sports," According to a broadcast report, the NBA has suspended Indiana's Ron Artest for 30 games and teammates Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O'Neal 20 games apiece for their part in a brawl between the Pacers and the Pistons on Friday night."
World," Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh left for visits to Germany and Italy, two of the impoverished country's key development donors, the official SABA news agency reported."
Sports, U.S. midfielder DaMarcus Beasley scored a goal Sunday to help lead PSV Eindhoven past Vitesse Arnhem 2 0 in the Dutch league  #151; the 10th straight shutout for unbeaten PSV.
World," African leaders are to gather in Algiers to review the progress of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), a wide ranging strategy for ensuring good governance and building the economies of the world's poorest continent."
Sci/Tech,"com December 3, 2004, 4:08 PM PT. This priority jumped up two spots into second place as CRM returns into the spotlight among top software initiatives alongside directory services and open source."
Sports,"The sight of Detroit fans scuffling with NBA stars and showering them with beer, ice and popcorn gives the city another black eye as it struggles to improve its image and overcome a well-worn reputation for violence and urban unrest."
Sports,England has held out Spain by one stroke for only its second World Cup victory thanks to magnificent putting from Paul Casey. Casey and partner Luke Donald survived a challenge from Spanish duo Sergio Garcia 
Sports,"Wolfsburg fell out of the Bundesliga lead for the first time in a month Sunday, losing 3-1 to Hamburg SV despite a goal by Thomas Brdaric after only 19 seconds - the fastest goal this season."
Sports," INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sports Network) - The NCAA announced  the field of 16 teams competing for the 2004 Division I-AA  Football Championship on Sunday."
Sports," ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Hajime Meshiai, who  held the lead the previous two rounds, shot a three-under 69 on  Sunday to share first with Don Reese after five rounds of the  Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament."
Business," The price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States fell over the last two weeks during a seasonally slow consumption period, according to an industry analyst."
Business,Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin stand to pocket over \$1bn each by selling shares in their web search firm.
Business,"The price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States fell over the last two weeks during a seasonally slow consumption period, according to an industry analyst."
Sci/Tech,"/PRNewswire/ -- ACCESS Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4813), a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies announced the release of NetFront(R) Mobile Content Viewer a comprehensive "
Sports,"  Auburn picked up two more first place votes but remained third in the latest ESPN/USA Today coaches #39; poll, released Sunday."
Sports,"ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Hajime Meshiai, an 11-time winner on the Japanese PGA Tour, shot 69 Sunday to retain a share of the lead after five rounds of the Champions Tour national qualifying tournament."
World,"British Home Secretary David Blunkett was expected Sunday to reveal proposals for strict anti-terror measures, the BBC reported. The proposals were said to include anti-terror "
World,"Bahrain #39;s King Hamad has pardoned an activist sentenced to one year in jail for inciting hatred against the government, the BBC reported Sunday."
Sports,"Kyle Boller throws two touchdown passes in the third quarter to lead the Ravens past the sliding Cowboys, 30-10, on Sunday."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. #39;s campaign to defend itself in the wake of the recall of the pain reliever Vioxx intensified as it placed a package of three full-page ads in seven prominent newspapers beginning last Friday.
Business,"MUMBAI: The market is expected to remain volatile ahead of the expiry of futures contract on Thursday. The mood will remain subdued amid worries over a fresh rise in global crude oil prices and inflation in the country, say brokers."
Sci/Tech,JAPAN #39;S top mobile carrier has begun marketing a mobile phone for corporate customers that works over both the local wireless and cellular networks.
Sports,"Hajime Meshiai, an 11-time winner on the Japanese PGA Tour, shot 69 Sunday to retain a share of the lead after five rounds of the Champions Tour national qualifying tournament."
World,"Make a commitment to subscribe, donate and/or place all of your book and other product orders from Amazon.com and others through MMN Shopping web-site by clicking here."
World," Fifty four people were killed yesterday when a plane crashed into a lake shortly after take off, apparently after a blast, in Chinas deadliest aviation disaster in two years, witnesses and state media said."
Sports,"With the end to a grueling regular season in Saturday nights 21-13 loss to Auburn, there is finally some time for Alabamas players to rest and recover, but that time has not yet begun for the Tide coaching staff."
Business," The price of a gallon of gasoline in  the United States fell over the last two weeks during a  seasonally slow consumption period, according to an industry  analyst."
Business,Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific states pledge to bolster anti-terrorism measures and efforts to lower trade barriers.
Business,"FEW things stir the heart of stock investors like a huge merger deal. And last week #39;s shotgun wedding between Kmart and Sears, two limping retailers, was no exception."
Sci/Tech,"There were cheers, applause and even a bottle or two of champagne at Penn State #39;s Mission Operations Center on Saturday. A group of university engineers and scientists "
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo says:  quot;Symbian - yes, mobile Linux - yes, Microsoft - BIG NO quot;. Well, previously NTT DoCoMo was very promoting wireless Java in its handsets and J2EE Java in its servers (to power i-mode services "
Sci/Tech, A British company said Sunday it was releasing a video game recreating the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy.
Sports,"  Peyton Manning against Craig Krenzel turned out to be the mismatch that it was expected to be. Manning continued his record pace, passing for four touchdowns as the Colts rolled to 41 10 "
Sports,"Hajime Meshiai, an 11-time winner on the Japanese PGA Tour, shot 69 Sunday to retain a share of the lead after five rounds of the Champions Tour national qualifying tournament."
Sports,"Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Kyle Boller completed 23-of-34 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns to lead Baltimore over Dallas, 30-10, at M amp;amp;T Bank Stadium."
Sports, Quincy Carter threw an 11 yard touchdown pass to Justin McCareins with 5:32 remaining as the New York Jets bounced back from an embarrassing loss with an ugly 10 7 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Sports," The Minnesota Vikings shut out Detroit in the second half and overcame a 12 point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the sliding Lions 22 19 Sunday, ending their three game losing streak."
World," The widow of Yasser Arafat has questioned the right of his nephew to receive a copy of the medical file of the late Palestinian leader, Suha Arafat's lawyers said in a statement."
Sports," Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20 point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96 91 Sunday."
Sports, Patrick McEnroe will remain the U.S. Davis Cup captain through 2006.
World," MONTREAL (CP)   Alain Richard, a former vice president of a controversial Quebec ad agency implicated in the sponsorship scandal, has been arrested for breaking his bail conditions, city police said."
World," Jonathan Adelstein, a former staffer for outgoing Senate minority leader Tom Daschle, was approved for a full term on the Federal Communications Commission in a Senate vote early Sunday."
Sci/Tech, A new video game to be released on  Monday allows players to simulate the assassination of U.S.  President John F. Kennedy.
Business, quot;Seems like that guy singing this song has been doing it for a long time -- is there anything he knows that he ain #39;t said?
Sci/Tech,He has a department at the company devoted to ensuring the four million-plus emails sent to him each day don #39;t make it to his personal inbox.
Sports,The NBA reportedly has come down hard on the Indiana Pacers for their involvement in a brawl that broke out in the final minute of Friday #39;s win at Detroit.
Sports,"Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - New York Jets running back Curtis Martin became the second player in NFL history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in his first 10 seasons before bruising his right knee in the second quarter."
World,"The deal will reduce Iraq #39;s debt owed to the 19 Paris Club creditor nations by 80 percent, from a current \$38.9 billion to \$7.8 billion in 2008."
Sports,"In his fourth N.B.A. season, 7-foot-1 center Primoz Brezec is getting a fresh start and a chance to start in Charlotte."
Sci/Tech,"SPAM could become a thing of the past in around two years #39; time, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said on a visit to Madrid.  quot;Spam is a major security problem, quot; Mr Gates said, noting that progress had been made in the fight against unsolicited mail."
Sports,"Blackburn recovered from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Birmingham in the English Premier League on Sunday, but stayed bottom of the standings."
Sports,Quincy Carter threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Justin McCareins with 5:32 remaining as the Jets bounced back from an embarrassing loss with an ugly 10-7 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Sports,"COLLEGE STATION -- For the third year in a row, a group of current and former students continued the suspended Texas A amp;M University bonfire tradition off-campus."
World, US Secretary of State Colin Powell embarked Sunday on a mission to revive the Middle East peace process after Yasser Arafat #39;s death.
World,"Prince Charles is expected to publicly deny that he believes Britain #39;s  quot;learning culture quot; gives people false hope of success, the BBC reported Sunday."
Business,"US gasoline pump prices fell about five cents in the past two weeks to an average of \$1.96 a gallon, Trilby Lundberg said, citing a survey of about 7,000 filling stations by her Camarillo, California, research firm."
Business,"That there are problems between the Ambani brothers is not news, but Mukesh Ambanis admission that there could be a change in the equity pattern of the Reliance group caused the share prices of Reliance companies to drift downwards."
Business,Gold Fields will be expected to sell its international assets valued at up to \$3.5 billion and return the cash to shareholders as part of its defence against a hostile all-share bid from rival gold producer Harmony.
Business,"Customers in search of a cheap airfare, antiques or a stock trade can scan the Web for good deals. But when it comes time for companies to buy group insurance policies, they #39;ve largely "
Sports," The Indiana Pacers were frightened when spectators began hurling chairs, drinks, and ice at them in one of the most violent exchanges between players and fans in U.S. sports history."
Sci/Tech,THE US recording industry has filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 761 computer users in the latest round of its effort to stamp out unauthorised trading of music online.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. isnt often an underdog in anything, so when the software powerhouse released its new search engine, I was anxious to give it a whirl."
Sci/Tech,"Japanese scientists say they have created an electronic eye that would help blind people cross the street safely. The device, a tiny camera mounted to a pair of eyeglasses, can detect the existence and location "
Sports, Reuben Droughns had another 100 yard game to help the Denver Broncos stay atop the AFC West for another week.
Sports,"Blackburn has come back from two goals down to draw with Birmingham in a 3-3 thriller. With first-half goals to Darren Anderton, Robbie Savage and David Dunn, Birmingham had forgotten Matt Jansens early "
World,It has been reported that in American military operations against insurgents in Mosul in the north of Iraq this week four decapitated corpses were found.
World, Asia Pacific leaders promised  on Sunday to try to revive world trade talks and fight  terrorism after a summit marred at the end by spats over the  security of President Bush.
World,The militant group is poised to sponsor candidates in legislative and municipal elections expected later next year.
World,President Bush tried to mend relations in Latin America with fresh promises of immigration reform Sunday while a new security spat surfaced with Chile after an embarrassing fracas in which Bush intervened.
World,"<p></p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peru should call in theInternational Court of Justice to rule on its request for theextradition of former President Alberto Fujimori from Japan,state attorney Nelly Calderon said on Sunday, expressingfrustration at Japan's failure to act so far.</p>"
Business,"Oracle chalked up a key victory Friday in its battle to acquire PeopleSoft, with investors agreeing to sell the suitor 60 percent of PeopleSoft #39;s outstanding shares."
Sports,Barcelona moved further ahead in the Spanish league by beating rival Real Madrid 3-0 Saturday in the country #39;s biggest match. Samuel Eto #39;o and Giovanni van Bronckhorst scored in the first half and Ronaldinho 
World," Asia Pacific leaders, overpowered by the US led  quot;war on terror quot; agenda, closed an annual summit vowing to shore up anti terrorist defenses and target weapons of mass destruction."
World,"Kidnappers have released Sunday the cousin of Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, Sky News reported. Ghazi Allawi, 75, was seized by gunmen from his Baghdad home on November 9, along with his wife and his pregnant daughter-in-law."
World,"He might have been able to throw dust in the eye of Mossad, out to cut short his life, and survived fairly long but being mortal Arafat had to finally embrace death."
World,"Imphal: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today arrived in Manipur on a two-day visit to the state. Singh #39;s special Indian Air Force helicopter from Silchar in Assam landed at Jiribam, a border town, at 10.25 am."
Sports,Peyton Manning tosses four touchdown passes and Edgerrin James punishes the Bears' defense with 204 yards as the Colts roll to a 41-10 victory Sunday.
Business,"BOLSTERED by investors, Oracle appears set to complete its long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft, unless its rival proves it is worth more than the \$US9.2 billion (\$11.7 billion) bid currently on the table."
Business,The former head of a Chicago non-profit that delivered holiday meals to senior citizens and the disabled has been charged with embezzlement.
Sci/Tech,The first privately financed manned rocket to fly into space has been named Time magazine #39;s  quot;Invention of the Year. quot;.
Sci/Tech,"ROBERT ZUBRIN: First for the science, second for the challenge, and third for the future. First, for science. Mars is the key to letting us know if life is a general phenomenon in the universe."
Sports,"Ireland International Steven Reid scored for Blackburn Rovers on Sunday afternoon in their 3-3 draw with Birmingham at Ewood Park, although his side remain in serious trouble and they remain rooted to the foot of the Premiership table."
Sports,PSV Eindhoven re-established their five-point lead at the top of the Dutch Eredivisie today with a 2-0 win at Vitesse Arnhem. Former Sheffield Wednesday striker Gerald Sibon put PSV ahead in the 56th minute 
Sports,Another piece fell in place Saturday for the Colorado football team in what began weeks ago as a complicated and unlikely route to the Big 12 Conference North Division title.
World,US President George W. Bush on Sunday hailed an agreement by the Paris Club of creditor nations to cancel 80 percent of Iraq #39;s debt and called on other nations to join in as well.
World,"SANTIAGO, 21 November 2004 - The US-led war on terror must include a resolution to the Palestinian question and involve a broader coalition, Washingtons Asia-Pacific partners warned yesterday as leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies opened a two "
World," Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi #39;s cousin, Ghazi Allawi, has been released by his kidnappers, Dubai based Al Arabiya satellite television reported Sunday."
World,: Palestinian leaders on Sunday outlined plans to persuade visiting American envoys to pressure Israel into removing troops from urban areas to ensure smooth elections to replace Yasser Arafat.
World,"The UN Security Council took an unusual step last week to end the longest conflict in Africa: For only the fourth time in UN history, the Council left New York, going to Africa to meet with two sides in Sudan #39;s 21-year civil war."
World,"IMPHAL, NOVEMBER 21: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may not have been able to honour all requests from Manipuri groups keen to meet him but he did manage time from his busy schedule to spend time with some of the Meirapaibies (torch bearers), the women who "
World," Zimbabwe's main opposition leader took his campaign against President Robert Mugabe to Britain, rallying expatriates and declaring their destitute southern African country ready for ""regime change""."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   Quebec should use its plentiful hydroelectric capacity as an economic development tool, just as Alberta has done with oil, Premier Jean Charest said Sunday."
World,Five Germans thought to be missing in the Sahara are safe but face charges for the alleged theft of artefacts.
Sports, Kurt Busch overcame a broken wheel early in Sunday's race and came back to win the closest championship in NASCAR history.
Sports,"Crew members of Kurt Busch work on the car during a pit stop during the NASCAR Ford 400 at the Homestead Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla."
Sports,"Peyton Manning threw for 211 yards and four touchdowns to help the Indianapolis Colts win their third straight game, a 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears."
Sports,Jerome Bettis ran for 129 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers used a stifling defense to edge the Cincinnati Bengals 19-14 for their eighth straight win in National Football League play Sunday in Cincinnati.
Sports,  The San Antonio Spurs have gotten into a habit of winning games in the fourth quarter. That was where they lost Sunday #39;s game.
Sports, Natasha Bogdanova scored 23 points to lead No. 16 Purdue to a 107 39 rout over Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne in the Boilermakers season opener Sunday at Mackey Arena.
World,"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is sending a team to China, where a Canadian-built commuter plane crashed in an ice-covered lake in northern China on Sunday."
Sports, Jerome Bettis ran for 129 yards and  the Pittsburgh Steelers used a stifling defense to edge the  Cincinnati Bengals 19 14 for their eighth straight win in  National Football League play Sunday in Cincinnati.
Sports,"Kurt Busch uses a late caution flag that produces four extra laps to hold on to a fifth-place finish at the Ford 400, wrapping up the Nextel Cup."
Business,"PLEASANTON, California The board of directors of PeopleSoft has rejected Oracle #39;s \$9.2 billion takeover bid, continuing its resistance a day after the company #39;s own shareholders tendered more than 60 percent of stock to Oracle."
Business,"Shoppers Venturing into the new supersize Sears Grand concept store in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., off the old Route 66, can be forgiven for double-checking the name on the faade."
Business,NEW YORK Willing to pay more than 20 times the cheapest fare on your next plane trip for a seat that reclines into a flat bed? Or how about a bed for two - but no privacy - on your next flight between London and New York?
Sci/Tech,"BANGALORE, India India #39;s space agency is ready to send a man into space within seven years if the government gives the nod, while preparations have already begun for the launching of an unmanned lunar mission, a top official said Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Perhaps the most spammed man on planet earth, Bill Gates told media that SPAM could be history within two more years. He was in Madrid on a visit and told this to a forum organized by Spanish daily El Mundo."
Sports,"IN THEIR minds eyes, Tim Henman, Andy Roddick and, perhaps, Marat Safin have seen themselves cradling the most famous cup in tennis."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Kanpur, Nov 21 : Andrew Hall #39;s career best 163 enabled South Africa to remain in a commanding position at the end of Day 2 of the first Test match against India held in Kanpur."
Sports,"Catalonia is not Spain quot; read the banner in the Nou Camp Stadium where, in front of 95,000 Catalans and on television screens in 86 countries, FC Barcelona decisively and beautifully deflowered Real Madrid as the kings of Spanish soccer."
Sports,"Inter Milan came from behind to beat Bologna 3-1 in an Italian Cup third round, first leg match at the San Siro stadium on Sunday."
Sports,GLENN McGrath wont have to worry about the total number of his Test wickets exceeding his run tally at least for a while. Australian team-mates had teased him that his total wickets up to the first Test against 
World,"NEW DELHI The prime minister of Pakistan, Shaukat Aziz, will make his first visit to India this week for talks with his Indian counterpart, Manmohan Singh, amid renewed rancor over Kashmir."
Sports,"The NBA comes down hard on the Pacers, suspending Ron Artest for the rest of the season, Stephen Jackson for 30 games and Jermaine O'Neal for 25."
Business, The dollar was near record lows against  the euro and its lowest level since March 2000 versus the yen  on Monday after a meeting of the Group of 20 rich and  developing nations suggested no effort to stem the dollar's  decline.
Sci/Tech," Customers in search of cheap airfare, antiques or a stock trade can scan the Web for good deals. But when it comes time for companies to buy group insurance policies, they've largely been beholden to brokers using fax, e mail and the telephone to track down the best bargain. Some industry analysts say an ongoing insurance bid rigging scandal  #151; combined with rising health care costs  #151; will build demand for online bidding on insurance policies."
Sports," Peyton Manning threw four touchdown passes and Edgerrin James ran for 204 yards with a score, as the Indianapolis Colts rolled to a 41 10 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field."
Sci/Tech,The US Air Force has awarded a multiyear contract that calls for Microsoft to consolidate 38 various software license agreements and tighten security features.
Sports, NBA Commissioner David Stern's statement accompanying the announcement of suspensions for Friday night's Pacers Pistons brawl:
Sports,Amare Stoudemire overcame early foul trouble to score 33 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 122-111 for their fourth straight victory on Sunday.
Sports,"GLASGOW, Scotland A British company says it #39;s releasing a video game recreating the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy. The Scottish-based firm Traffic says  quot;JFK Reloaded quot; is an educational  quot;docu-game "
Sports, Stanford allowed its third lowest points total ever and Candace Wiggins scored 15 points in the Cardinal's 82 26 victory over Pacific on Sunday.
Sports, NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - ABC has pulled out of  negotiations to continue airing college football's Bowl  Championship Series (BCS).
Sports," Peyton Manning threw four  touchdown passes and Edgerrin James ran for 204 yards with a  score, as the Indianapolis Colts rolled to a 41 10 victory over  the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field."
Sci/Tech,Another ministerial preemptive strike...
World," Maverick US Republican Senator John McCain, who ran against President George W. Bush four years ago, indicated he might be considering another presidential bid in 2008, despite the fact he will be 72 when the next election rolls around."
World,"A debate is festering among graduates and parents at St. Paul's, an elite school in New Hampshire, with critics accusing trustees and the rector of mismanagement."
World,"For players with ambitions to develop games, Electronic Arts must appear to be the best place in the world, but there is unhappiness among those living that dream."
Business,"THESTREET.COM, the financial news and commentary internet site, has emerged as a takeover target. TheStreet.coms shares, after enduring three tepid years on Americas tech-laden Nasdaq "
Sports," Oklahoma is the only No. 2. After a week of sharing the No. 2 ranking with Auburn, Oklahoma edged ahead of the Tigers in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"McAfee is offering subscribers of Japan #39;s mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo a mobile content scanning technology designed to provide protection against future mobile threats."
Sports, Amare Stoudemire overcame early foul trouble to score 33 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 122 111 for their fourth straight victory on Sunday.
Sports,The Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference will review tapes of the fight that broke out in the fourth quarter of the Clemson-South Carolina game before deciding on penalties.
Sports," The CFL #39;s most outstanding player started the 92nd Grey Cup on the bench. BC Lions coach Wally Buono went with experience over youth Sunday, starting veteran Dave Dickenson in the Grey Cup against "
Sports,"After beating Michigan , Ohio State is looking forward to ending their season with a bowl game. And it looks like the Buckeyes will be spending the holidays in the state of Texas ."
World,"First reports of locust sightings in Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv were reported late Sunday night, Army Radio reported. A cloud of locusts smothered the city of Eilat on Sunday as millions of the ravenous plant-eating "
Sports," The NBA showed no mercy on  Sunday, suspending Indiana's Ron Artest for the remainder of  the season for his part in a brawl between the Pacers and the  Detroit Pistons on Friday night."
Business,Description: NPR #39;s Liane Hansen speaks with retail analyst Lois Huff about last week #39;s announcement of warehouse giant K-Mart #39;s intent to purchase the aging department store Sears.
Business,"With three major airlines now in a fiscal tailspin, concern is growing not only that this industry may be facing a large-scale pension funding crisis, but also that all defined benefit plan sponsors could wind up paying for these companies #39; failures."
Business,"KARACHI (Dow Jones)--The Privatization Commission on Saturday invited proposals from potential investors for the sale of a 26 government stake in the country #39;s biggest telecommunications firm, Pakistan Telecommunication Co."
Business,SIPTU has said it is strongly opposed to any privatisation of Aer Lingus as pressure mounts on the Government to make a decision on the future funding of the airline.
Sci/Tech,"Google has already transformed the way the web is used. Now the company behind the internet #39;s leading search engine aims to change the academic world too, with a new search tool putting a treasure trove of "
Sports,"BLACKBURN, Nov 21 (SW) - After an atrocious defensive display in the first half, Blackburn Rovers came from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Birmingham City at Ewood Park on Sunday."
Sports,"THE SIGHT OF Martin ONeill parading Neil Lennon in front of the Celtic end at Ibrox, like some sort of prizefighter, sealed the verdict."
Sports,"The World Cup of Golf has been won by England, who won the title for just the second time in the event #39;s 50 year history and their first under the revised format introduced in 2000."
Sports," BC Lions coach Wally Buono #39;s decision to name Dave Dickenson as his starting quarterback may have been a surprising, but so far it looks like the right one."
Sports,"WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana (Ticker) -- Reserve Natasha Bogdanova had 23 points in 19 minutes and Erin Lawless made 10-of-13 shots en route to 23 points as No."
World, Iraqi authorities set Jan. 30 as the date for the nation's first election since the collapse of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship and pledged that voting would take place throughout the country despite rising violence and calls by Sunni clerics for a boycott.
World," President Bush, trying to mend relations with Latin America, pledged Sunday to make a fresh push for stalled immigration reforms and defended the U.S. invasion of Iraq, saying that ""history will prove it right."""
World,US President George Bush today applauded the decision by the so-called Paris Club of creditor nations to slash 80 per cent of the money Iraq owed them and urged non-member countries to do the same.
World,"A PLAGUE of locusts has swarmed into Israel across the border from Egypt, threatening to devastate fields of crops in the countrys agricultural heartland."
World,Survivors of the Birmingham pub bombings joined more than 200 people at a special service to mark the 30th anniversary of one of mainland Britains worst terrorist atrocities today.
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi failed to make progress in a testy territorial dispute, only confirming their duty to solve the decades long row."
Business,American software giant PeopleSoft remained defiant against Oracle #39;s hostile \$9.2billion (5billion) bid yesterday despite PeopleSoft shareholders backing the offer over the weekend.
Business,Berlin - The United States (US) Treasury Secretary John Snow has flown into Berlin at the weekend on a budget flight - and pledged to cut the US deficit in half.
Business,South African gold miner Harmony yesterday sought to rubbish a secret plot by rival and bid target Gold Fields to scupper its \$8.1billion (4.35billion) hostile offer.
Business,"The British government has signaled its opposition to the creation of a European defence industry giant by the merger of the European aerospace group EADS and the French-British defence electronics group Thales, the Observer reported Sunday."
Sports,"AN ADVERTISEMENT ON THE giant screen at Ewood Park declared that Blackburn Rovers are giving generously this season and, while it purported to refer to a sale at the club shop, no one could deny that their charity extends to the pitch."
Sports,"_ No. 21 Oklahoma had its good moments against Texas State, but coach Sherri Coale wants there to be a lot more. Erin Higgins scored 12 points and Chelsi Welch and Casey Walker added 10 "
Sports, Rival National Basketball Association players and coaches have found plenty of blame to spread around regarding Friday's brawl between Detroit spectators and Indiana Pacers players.
World,A deal to forgive a large chunk of Iraq #39;s external debt could finally be announced this week after key creditor nations came to an agreement at the weekend ending months of stalemate.
World,"Hundreds gathered in Birmingham yesterday to mark the 30th anniversary of one of Britain #39;s most gruesome terrorist attacks, the bombing of two city centre pubs which killed 21 and seriously injured 160."
World,"MANAMA, 22 November 2004 - Bahrains King Hamad yesterday ordered the release of a human rights activist who was sentenced to one year in prison earlier in the day for inciting political dissent."
Sports," Highly touted freshman Sean Singletary scored 15 points and made several other huge plays Sunday night, leading Virginia to a 78 60 victory against No. 10 Arizona."
Sports,Ron Artest of the Indiana Pacers has been suspended in connection with a brawl Friday night that injured nine fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan.
Sports,"HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (Ticker) -- What was to be an early-season non-conference matchup has become a huge battle with Bowl Championship Series implications when No."
Business,The dollar was near record lows against the euro and its lowest level since March 2000 versus the yen on Monday after a meeting of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations suggested no effort to stem the dollar #39;s decline.
Business,"By Christopher Hope, Business Correspondent, and Harry Wallop (Filed: 22/11/2004). Phoenix Venture Holdings, the owner of loss-making MG Rover, has sold off the last remaining major piece of land at its Longbridge "
Sports, Ron Artest was suspended for the rest of the season Sunday and two of his Indiana Pacers teammates must miss a total of 55 games for fighting with fans in a melee that broke out at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons.
Sports," Donovan McNabb tied a career high with four touchdown passes, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 28 6 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday."
Sports," The St. Louis Rams' defensive backfield was depleted by injuries in a loss to Buffalo on Sunday, with the most serious to backup cornerback DeJuan Groce, who hurt his left knee."
Sports," quot;We control our destiny, unlike last year where we didn #39;t know, quot; USC defensive tackle Shaun Cody said this week.  quot;We were hoping on a prayer things would fall into place."
Sci/Tech,"Microsofts new search engine launched opens a new front for the worlds biggest software company in a new war - for control of the Internet, analysts said."
Sports,"HEAVY rain has delayed the start of the ATP Masters Cup final in Houston, Texas, and forced organisers to trim the title match from a best-of-five sets to a best-of-three format."
Sports,"Erin Higgins scored 12 points and Chelsi Welch and Casey Walker added 10 each as No. 21 Oklahoma beat Texas State 76-57 Sunday. Higgins was 4-for-7 from 3-point range, but the Sooners (2-0) got most of their scoring inside against the smaller Wildcats."
World,"GUWAHATI: Flexibility does not come with stray words, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Sunday, in response to remarks from President General Pervez Musharraf last week that he was disheartened by New Delhis rigidity on the Kashmir "
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, arriving in Israel for his first visit in a year and a half, said he would work with Palestinian leaders to come up with an American "
World,It is now more than obvious that developments in Myanmar have taken a sad turn. The harden- ing of the junta #39;s position does not augur well for future United Nations involvement.
Sports, The National Basketball Association  suspended All Star Ron Artest for the rest of the season and  Indiana Pacers team mates Stephen Jackson for 30 games and  Jermaine O'Neal for 25 following Friday's ugly brawl.
World," Hiring is picking up and President Bush is on track to preside over job growth in his second term, shedding the Herbert Hoover label of being the first president since the Great Depression to lose jobs under his watch. But don't expect a revival of the booming 1990s."
Sci/Tech,America Online and WebEx Communications are evaluating ways to adapt some of the online meeting services they currently offer to business users of AOL #39;s AIM instant messaging network to make these services appealing to other AIM consumers.
World, The Spanish colonialists who fortified this Colombian seaport 400 years ago to guard against pirates and rival imperial powers could only have dreamed of the security being implemented for President Bush's visit here Monday.
World," Rescue workers have recovered the  bodies of 33 Chinese miners killed when fire swept through a  group of iron mines in the northern region of Inner Mongolia,  state media said on Monday."
Sports,"Highly touted freshman Sean Singletary scores 15 points, leading Virginia to a 78-60 victory against No. 10 Arizona."
Sports,"Antonio Gates keeps his standout season going with 101 yards and a touchdown as the Chargers drop the Raiders, 23-17, on Sunday."
World," Thousands of supporters of Ukraine's opposition leader, Viktor Yushchenko, celebrated on the streets in the early hours on Monday after an exit poll showed him winner of a bitterly fought presidential election."
Sports," Michael Vick ran for 104 yards and threw two first half touchdown passes to Alge Crumpler to lead the Atlanta Falcons to a 14 10 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, spoiling Manning's first start."
Sports,A controversial new British-made computer docu-game recreating John F Kennedys assassination has been branded despicable by aides to the late presidents brother.
Sports, Shay Doron scored 21 points to lead No. 24 Maryland past Siena 73 52 on Sunday.
Sports,"Michael Vick ran for 104 yards and threw two first-half touchdown passes to Alge Crumpler, spoiling Eli Manning's first start."
World," An exit poll and initial early returns from abroad Sunday showed opposition challenger Viktor Yushchenko heading to a commanding victory in Ukraine's presidential run off, which pitted the Western leaning reformer against the Kremlin praised prime minister in a vote many feared would turn violent."
World," U.S. led troops mounted overnight raids on suspected al Qaida compounds in eastern Afghanistan, killing four people and detaining several others, officials said Sunday. The U.S. military said ""several Arab fighters"" were among the suspects killed or detained in the operation in Nangarhar province, although a local official said only Afghans survived."
Business, The dollar was near record lows against  the euro and a multi year low versus the yen on Monday after a  meeting of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations produced  no coordinated stance to stem the dollar's decline.
Business," The dollar sagged early on Monday,  helping to send Asian exporters' shares sharply lower, after a  meeting of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations said  nothing to arrest its fall."
Business,MG ROVERS controversial directors pension trust is to be substantially scaled back as the company nears the final stages of a vital partnership that will give 
Business,"Japanese stock benchmarks fell. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 126.43, or 1.1 percent, to 10,956.41 at 9:02 am in Tokyo. The broader Topix index dropped 11.04, or 1 percent, to 1098.73."
Sports, Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis left in the first quarter of a 30 10 victory over Dallas on Sunday due to a left ankle injury.
Sci/Tech,A new space observatory was rocketing into orbit yesterday preparing to scan the universe for the most violent celestial explosions since the Big Bang.
Sci/Tech,Christmas is just around the corner and major computer games software publishers are readying their wares for the festive season. But these latest games are not your typical children #39;s programs.
Sports,"NBA on Sunday suspended nine players for involving in a melee during Friday #39;s game between Detorit Pistons and Indiana Pacers, with Ron Artest suspended for the rest of the season, 73 games."
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam and American Cristie Kerr went head to head in the final round of the ADT Tour Championship yesterday, and it took the first hole of a sudden "
Sports,"LAS VEGAS: Ronald Winky Wright used an effective right jab to retain his WBA and WBC junior middleweight titles, posting a majority decision over former champion Shane Mosley on Saturday."
Sports,TIGER WOODS lifted his first strokeplay trophy in 13 months yesterday with an eight-shot victory in the Dunlop Phoenix tournament.
Sports,"Ronaldinho was so in the groove before kick-off that he actually danced in the tunnel. Barcelona #39;s catalyst did not just flick out a leg, so loosening limbs for imminent exertion against Real Madrid."
Sports,"Boulware intercepted a pass by AJ Feeley and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown with 56 seconds remaining, lifting the Seahawks to a 24-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday."
Sports,"Owens didn #39;t catch a pass in the first half, the first time all season he has gone without a reception in any half. His 13 touchdowns tied a club record accomplished three other times, most recently by Mike "
Sports,"Bettis ran for 129 yards and the Steelers #39; blitzing defence created havoc Sunday, setting up a 19-14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that kept the NFL #39;s longest winning streak growing."
World,"Israel is expected to promise Colin Powell, the US Secretary of State, today that it will take steps to facilitate Palestinian elections planned for January, including a cutback of its military presence in the West Bank."
World,"A commuter jet bound for Shanghai crashed into a frozen lake in a park just seconds after take-off from Baotou City Airport in Inner Mongolia yesterday, killing all 53 people on board and one on the ground."
World,TEHRAN: Iran pledged yesterday it was still committed to suspending parts of its sensitive nuclear activities as of today and that alarm over its last minute uranium conversion activities was merely US  quot;propaganda quot;.
World,Prince Charles will today make the highly unusual move of publicly addressing the furore unleashed by his leaked memo to say the it is a  quot;travesty of the truth quot; to suggest he said people should know their place.
World,"KATHMANDU: Nepali troops killed at least 21 Maoist rebels and lost 13 soldiers in gunbattles across the Himalayan kingdom, officials said yesterday."
World,CAIRO: Swarms of locusts are causing a panic among farmers and children who wonder when the next biblical plague would strike. The pests have worked their way north into Israel since crossing the Egyptian 
Sports,Michael Vick runs for 104 yards and threw two first-half touchdown passes to Alge Crumpler to lead the Falcons to a 14-10 triumph over the Giants on Sunday.
Business,"Oracle Corp CEO Larry Ellison won the backing of PeopleSoft Inc shareholders for his US\$8.8 billion hostile takeover bid, taking him a step closer to clinching the deal after a 17-month fight."
Business,"CQ quot; gt; Walt Disney Company shareholders might have done a double take when their chief executive, Michael D. Eisner, testified in court last week about the brief tenure of his friend, Michael S. Ovitz, as company president."
Sports,This is a matchup that makes you think all's right with the sports world after all. The 2005 Orange Bowl is the comfort food of athletic events.
Sports,"Booed off at the interval by their lowest Premiership crowd of the season, Blackburn Rovers earned a rousing send-off an hour later for salvaging an unlikely point at the expense of a bemused Birmingham."
Sports,"Jimmy Johnson evaluates the untraditional, yet often spectacular play of Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick:  quot;Although Vick has good pocket presence, he is not and will never be a traditional drop-back quarterback."
Sports,"For a good part of the afternoon Sunday, the Lions played like a team on a mission. They got a quick lead on Eddie Drummond #39;s 92-yard kickoff return touchdown."
World,"The political arm of the Irish Republican Army #39;s says it regrets the series of pub bombings that killed 21 people in 1974. Speaking on the 30th anniversary of the killings, Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams "
Business,How much of the antagonism between Disney CEO Michael Eisner and former No. 2 Michael Ovitz is really over money? Both have testified about their rocky relationship during a trial in which stockholders are 
Business,Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 average is down more than two percent by mid-morning Monday after the dollar #39;s tumble against the yen hit tech firms and exporters.
Business,Champion Enterprises Inc. produces and sells manufactured homes across the nation. It is no Enron Corp. But because of the infamous energy company and other corporate wrongdoers that spawned the Sarbanes-Oxley 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes spam will be a thing of the past within two years. He did not elaborate on his definition of spam.
Sports,TONY EASTLEY: There #39;s a debate raging within the world of international soccer following last week #39;s racist heckling by Spanish fans of black players in the English team.
Sports,"PROVIDENCE, RI (CP) - Jon Sim scored in overtime for the second night in a row as the Philadelphia Phantoms won their 14th straight AHL game, 4-3 over the Providence Bruins in front of 5,812 spectators Sunday."
Sports, Ricky Davis scored 25 points and Paul Pierce added 17 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102 83 victory over Seattle and snap the SuperSonics' nine game winning streak.
World,"As survivors of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings joined hundreds of others at a service in the city yesterday to mark the 30th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the Sinn Fein president, Gerry "
Sports, Jerome Bettis ran for 129 yards and  the Pittsburgh Steelers used a stifling defense to edge the  host Cincinnati Bengals 19 14 for their eighth straight win  Sunday.
World,Rwanda tells the UN Security Council its plans to disarm rebels across the border in DR Congo will not work.
World,Parents say school bullying is a major concern for them and that more should be done to tackle the problem.
Business,"James Hardie Industries NV, Australia #39;s fourth-biggest building materials maker, said full-year profit will miss analysts #39; estimates because of boycotts by unions protesting the handling of asbestos compensation."
Sports,"Rookie Michael Boulware saved the game for the Seattle Seahawks. Maybe the season, too. Boulware intercepted a pass by AJ Feeley and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown with 56 seconds remaining "
Sports," Peyton Manning threw four touchdown passes and Edgerrin James ran for 204 yards with a score, as the Indianapolis Colts rolled to a 41 10 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field."
Sports, The Toronto Raptors produced their biggest fourth quarter comeback in franchise history on Sunday   and Vince Carter wasn #39;t part of it.
Sports, Dwyane Wade scored 25 points and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten against Eastern Conference opponents by beating the short handed Philadelphia 76ers 93 83 Sunday night.
World,"Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday will invest US prestige in a new Middle East peace drive, pressing Israeli and Palestinian leaders alike for steps to help Palestinians elect a new president."
World,"The Paris Club of international creditors has agreed to cancel 80 percent of the debt Iraq owes member countries. Officials say the deal, brokered in Berlin, is worth about \$33 billion."
Sports, Syracuse point guard Billy Edelin returned to the team on Sunday for the first time in nine months.
Sports,  Andre Dyson was it. Of the Tennessee Titans #39; starting secondary to open the season    including the nickel and dime players    Dyson was the last one standing in the fourth quarter of Sunday #39;s game with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
World,"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez named Ali Rodriguez, chief of the state-run oil company PDVSA, as the country #39;s new foreign minister, local media quoted government sources as saying on Sunday."
Business,"The theme of the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) leaders #39; meeting -  quot;One Community, Our Future quot; - is a reflection of the members #39; strong will to promote regional economic dynamism and a sense of unity."
Sports, Three people traveling with the New England Patriots received minor injuries Sunday when two of their buses collided as they made their way to the team's hotel.
Sports,"IT TOOK an extra hole for Annika Sorenstam to shake off American Cristie Kerr in the ADT Tour Championship at Trump International in West Palm Beach, Florida, yesterday, but a victory worth \$215,000 (120,000) was a fitting end to another season that has "
Sports, The Bears needed a perfect performance to beat the Colts and came away with a 41 10 defeat in their poorest showing under Lovie Smith.
World," A strong earthquake rocked the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Guadeloupe early Sunday, killing a child, destroying numerous homes and knocking out power to thousands of people."
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, arriving in Israel for his first visit in a year and a half, said Sunday that he would work with Palestinian leaders to come up "
World,"We are entering a very dangerous time. Everyone has their own gun and there is no one person in control.. BY ANDREW METZ. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- The young men wore hostile expressions and carried guns "
World," Hopes are fading for 58 fishermen missing at sea after a powerful storm that slammed into the Philippines, left eight people dead and tens of thousands homeless."
Business,Some industry analysts say an ongoing insurance bid-rigging scandal -- combined with rising health-care costs -- will build demand for online bidding on insurance policies.
Business,"Japanese stocks dropped, with benchmarks poised for their biggest slides in six months. Exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp. led decline after the dollar plunged to its lowest against "
Business," Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (0013.HK) Chairman Li Ka shing said the company #39;s overall financial outlook for 2005 is good and employees could look forward to a pay rise for next year, the South China Morning Post reports."
Sports," One play demonstrated the star Eli Manning can become. Another play, a few minutes later, showed that he's still a rookie."
Sci/Tech," quot;If you are talking about the media center PC in the family room, it #39;s going to be a disappointing experience, quot; Gartner research vice president Martin Reynolds told TechNewsWorld."
World,"COLIN Powell arrived in Israel last night for his first visit in 18 months, signalling a new push for Middle East peace following the death of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat."
World,"LAHORE, Nov 20: President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday ruled out any unilateral stepping back by Pakistan from its historical stand over Kashmir and asked India to show courage "
Sports, The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA)  has approved a  $1.47 million increase in its expenditure budget  for next year.
Sports,It often seems Ron Artest cannot help being at the center of a storm.
Business,President George W Bush reaffirms his commitment to a strong US dollar and pledges to halve the budget deficit.
Business,"CAMARILLO, Calif. Gas prices at the pump declined over the past two weeks. An industry analyst says a seasonal drop in consumption and lower crude oil prices contributed to the drop."
Business,0133 GMT - US Treasuries steady in early Asia after falling in previous US session on Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan #39;s comments that interest rates were headed higher.
Business,"For Rover, a once revered but now sullied brand name, it represents what one insider calls  quot;the last-chance saloon quot;. For China, a nascent economic superpower, it could be the start of a new phase as a global player in the world auto market."
Business,"When Rupert Murdoch arrived at the election-night party at his Fox News network in Manhattan, he was met by long faces. His executives worried that Murdoch, the president #39;s biggest booster "
Sci/Tech,"The latest variant of the Sober virus was released on Friday and has been spreading over the weekend, but antivirus experts say the situation could have been much worse."
Sports,Ronald  quot;Winky quot; Wright confirmed his status as the world #39;s No1 light-middleweight when he scored a majority points verdict to retain the World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council versions of the title against Shane Mosley at the Mandalay Bay in Las 
Sports,"Doping Agency (WADA) has approved a  $1.47 million increase in its expenditure budget for next year. The rise will lift WADA #39;s budget to  $21.7 million, the Montreal based "
Sports,year veteran Damon Allen ran in two touchdowns and passed for another as the Toronto Argonauts defeated the BC Lions 27 19 in the Grey Cup game on Sunday night.
Sports,"Australia, inspired by a rejuvenated Glenn McGrath, skittled New Zealand out for a paltry 76 in their second innings to win the first Test by an innings and 156 runs in Brisbane."
Sports," Reaction to the suspensions handed down by NBA commissioner David Stern on Sunday, two days after a brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons:"
World,"SANTIAGO, Chile President Bush is welcoming word that Iraq will hold elections in January -- and that a big chunk of the country #39;s debt is being forgiven."
World,"TALKS on a free trade agreement with China will begin in March, opening a porthole to the world #39;s biggest market. An Asia-Pacific regional trade agreement, potentially worth more than \$190 billion, also looks more likely than ever before."
World,World News: A Polish woman held hostage in Iraq since late October has been set free and flown back to Warsaw reports BBC. BBC also says making a surprise appearance at a press conference alongside the Polish 
World,"ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of Indian Sikhs arrived in Pakistan yesterday to commemorate the 535th anniversary of the birth of the founder of their religion, officials said."
World," Australia is now accepting more migrants from English speaking nations than Southeast Asia for the first time since John Howard's Government came to power in 1996, new data shows."
Business," Fears of further dollar weakness sent  shares in Asian exporters sharply lower on Monday, after a  meeting of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations said  nothing to arrest its fall."
World,"Universal has signed a handful of artists to a digital-only record label. Starting Tuesday, it will release songs through online services like iTunes."
World,Restaurants with laid-back style arrive on the North Side of Chicago.
Business,"George Bush #39;s foreign policy is simple: don #39;t mess with America. The same, it appears, applies to economic policy as well."
Business,"Amtrak #39;s strategy of scraping by on limited budgets by deferring crucial capital investments  quot;is no longer workable, quot; according to the inspector general of the Transportation "
Business,"Nov. 21: A family meeting of the Ambanis is likely to take place tomorrow within hours of Mukesh Ambanis return from the US. In a TV interview aired a few days ago, Mukesh had said there were ownership issues within the family."
Business,"In a boardroom struggle that is as much about legacy concerns as about control, media titans Rupert Murdoch and John Malone are sparring over the prized assets of News Corp."
Sci/Tech,"For the last several years, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have fought over an audience for console video games that is growing older and more mainstream."
Sports,NBA Commissioner David Stern handed down three of the stiffest suspensions in the league #39;s history after a wild fan-player melee Friday night in Detroit.
Sports,"JEAN-ALAIN Boumsong, who appeared an oasis of calm within Saturday #39;s maelstrom at Ibrox, has urged the Old Firm combatants to disregard any vendettas and restore sanity before the teams collide again."
Sports,"Ben Roethlisberger knows he #39;s lived a charmed life. Of his first seven NFL victories, four of the games were at home. He #39;s worked with the lead so much that he only trailed for 14 minutes of the previous three games."
Sports," New York Jets running back Curtis Martin on Sunday became the second player in NFL history to begin his career with 10 straight 1,000 yard seasons."
World,"ANDAHUAYLAS, Peru -- The leader of a paramilitary nationalist group that seized a police station, took 10 officers hostage and allegedly killed four more surrendered late last night as security forces launched an offensive against his followers, an Interior Ministry official said."
World,"Iran has promised to suspend its nuclear enrichment program by Monday #39;s deadline, the BBC reported. The head of Iran #39;s nuclear energy organization said work would stop at two "
Sports,"The ADT Championship was an intense battle between Cristie Kerr and Annika Sorenstam, who won her eighth L.P.G.A. event this season."
Sports,"Here is the list of longest suspensions in NBA history for on-court incidents. Note: does not include the immediate suspension (one game) handed down today: 72 games-x - Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers, (for the "
Sports,"Opinion raged even before NASCAR chairman Brian France unveiled the Nextel Cup championship format in January. As the sun rises in South Florida, 1 of "
Sports,"By The Associated Press. With Vince Carter playing the worst basketball of his career, Lamond Murray picked up the slack. Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter yesterday "
World,"Palestinian leaders will tell Colin Powell, the US secretary of state, who is visiting the occupied territories today, that they want the Bush administration to commit itself to the creation of a Palestinian state by the end of next year."
Sports," Top seeded Roger Federer won a record 13th straight final Sunday, beating Lleyton Hewitt 6 3, 6 2 in the title match of the ATP Masters Cup."
Business," Newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc.  confirmed on Sunday it hired a financial adviser to help it  explore strategic options, including a possible sale of the  company."
Business,"Newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc. confirmed on Sunday it hired a financial adviser to help it explore strategic options, including a possible sale of the company."
Business,"The national passenger rail service risks a  quot;major point of failure quot; if infrastructure needs remain unaddressed, the US Department of Transportation warned in a scathing report made public today."
Business,"Unionized workers have reached an agreement with a group representing 14 luxury hotels to end an eight-week lockout, allowing about 4,000 maids, bellhops "
Sci/Tech,"The first Halo game sold quite a few Xboxes (we know a few Xbox owners who don #39;t appear to play any other titles on their consoles), and Halo 2 clocked \$125 million in sales on its first day in stores."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc is more than doubling its limits on free e-mail storage in its latest move to combat two of its biggest rivals, Google Inc and Microsoft Corp."
Sports,"It began with Ron Artest, a player who has undergone anger-management counseling and who last season alone was suspended six times."
Sports,"England have won the WGC-World Cup for the second time in 50 years, thanks to the heroics of former Walker Cup and current Ryder Cup stars Paul Casey and Luke Donald."
Sports,"An otherwise wonderful advert for English football was blemished by racism yesterday. As Dwight Yorke, a second-half substitute for Birmingham, warmed up on the touchline of his former club two or, possibly "
Sports,"Three of the top four teams in the Erevisie recorded comfortable wins this weekend, with Feyenoord the exception after they crashed to a 2-1 defeat at home to FC Groningen."
Sports,"Throughout the last month, the Virginia Cavaliers told anyone who would listen that their goals this basketball season far exceed the low expectations outsiders hold for them."
Sports,"Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Strickland (20) shoots in a crowd of Sacramento Kings defenders Brad Miller, left, Darius Songaila (25) and Doug Christie, right, during the first half in Sacramento, Calif."
Sports,"For the first half of the Eagles #39; game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Donovan McNabb looked like a quarterback with a hangover from last week #39;s victory on "
Business, The dollar dangled near a record low  against the euro on Monday after a meeting of the Group of 20  rich and developing nations produced no coordinated stance to  stem the U.S. currency's decline.
World,The United States on Sunday applauded the decision by the Paris Club on slashing Iraq #39;s debts and urged other countries to follow suit.
World, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi yesterday met the leaders of the Sunni Muslim Waqf (religious endowment) ahead of the country #39;s first free elections in decades.
World,"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered the development of new anti-terror legislation, just days after one of the government #39;s top prosecutors was killed by a car bomb."
World,"Namibia #39;s ruling party retained the presidency and its two-thirds majority in parliament in a landslide victory in last week #39;s elections, officials said Sunday."
Sports, Paul McCartney will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 6 as the NFL goes mainstream after the controversy over last January's show.
Sports," Peja Stojakovic scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings made a late rally for their fifth straight victory, 88 79 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night."
World,"KOLHUFUSHI ISLAND, Maldives -- Residents of this low-lying atoll are being forced to seek refuge on the sea more than a week after it destroyed their homes."
Sci/Tech," The Galeras volcano in southern Colombia erupted on Sunday, spraying rocks and starting short lived forest fires, but no injuries were reported, the government said."
Sci/Tech," More than 60 countries agreed Sunday to ban the killing of sharks for their fins in the Atlantic Ocean, a move that conservationists hope will increase protection of threatened species around the world."
Sports,"The Pacers' Ron Artest was suspended for the season, and two of his teammates must sit out for a combined 55 games."
Sports,"Eli Manning had a chance, after a shaky start and a resurgent second half, to drive the Giants to a winning touchdown, but fell short in the final minute."
Sports,Winning behind Quincy Carter - who completed 11 of 20 passes for 116 yards - might have assuaged the Jets' concerns about him as the backup quarterback.
World,A new row engulfs European Commission over an undisclosed conviction of one of its members.
World,The Bloody Sunday inquiry enters its final phase as  the counsel to the inquiry begins his closing speech.
World,The Rev. Jerry Falwell's Liberty University is part of a movement around the nation that brings a religious perspective to the law.
Sports,Navy's football team will announce Monday whether it will accept a bowl bid from the Emerald Bowl or consider inquiries from four other bowls.
Sports,Wizards president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld agrees with the NBA Commissioner David Stern's level of punishment for the Pacers-Pistons brawl.
World,Officials say they will need a further increase in combat forces to put down remaining areas of resistance.
World,"The balloting, however, remains imperiled by calls for a Sunni Muslim boycott and a persistent insurgency that has roiled Sunni regions."
Sports,"North Carolina closes with a 16-5 run to upset Connecticut, 71-65, the three-time defending national champions' earliest loss since 1995."
World,President Bush on Sunday signed a stopgap spending bill that keeps the government running while Congress sorts out remaining issues related to a more permanent federal spending package.
Sports,"It's too bad Stern stopped at 30 games for Ron Artest's Indiana teammate Stephen Jackson, who should have been kicked out for the rest of the season, too."
Sci/Tech," For people trying to get their aging  parents on the Web so they can read e mail and get digital  photos of the family, Microsoft Corp. has a message: Don't give  up."
World,An international conference aimed at supporting the Iraqi political process begins in Egypt.
Business,Cables two hungry rivals  phone companies and satellite providers  are stealing cables disgruntled customers with cheaper all-in-one packages that bundle TV with Internet and phone services.
Business,"For many of us, it just isn #39;t the holiday season until we see the bright red kettles go up and smiling bell ringers plying their trade outside local merchants."
Sci/Tech,"It may be hard to believe in these days of driving the SUV to the corner store, but people are actually pretty fast on their feet, and endurance running may have played an important role in human evolution."
Sports," In the end, Wally Buono #39;s decision to start Dave Dickenson at quarterback Sunday ahead of the CFL #39;s most outstanding player Casey Printers probably didn #39;t have much of an effect on the outcome of the 92nd Grey Cup."
Sports,"For more than three quarters on Sunday, it appeared as if the Jets wouldnt find the end zone if it was loaded with uranium and Quincy Carter was armed with a Geiger counter."
World," Thousands of civilians have fled their homes after clashes in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations' humanitarian arm said on Friday."
Sports,"Just as LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed ready to swipe the game from the Knicks, Jamal Crawford began to sink one shot after another."
Sci/Tech,"commerce sites have been dabbling in catalogs for the past few years, but now theyre getting more serious, with more sites mailing more catalogs than ever."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo is hoping that the Nintendo DS will win over older, more sophisticated gamers."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle will continue its pursuit of PeopleSoft this week, asking a judge to dismantle one of the last obstacles to a deal."
Sci/Tech,A computer program known as Brutus.1 is generating brief outbursts of fiction that are probably superior to what many humans could turn out.
Business," Radio One Inc. chief executive Alfred Liggins III agreed last night to buy a controlling stake in radio personality Tom Joyner's media company for \$56 million, furthering his attempt to turn the radio company his mother began out of a trailer 24 years ago into a diversified media group aimed at the black community."
Sci/Tech,Digital patient records could become building blocks in a nationwide biomedical computer network for assembling and distributing up-to-the-minute studies of disease.
Business,Newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc. said Sunday that company officials are considering a possible sale of the firm to boost shareholder value.
Business,"AirAsia Bhd., the first low-cost carrier to be listed in Southeast Asia, made a solid debut Monday on the Malaysian stock exchange, while company officials said they #39;ll decide within two months on plans to acquire 40 new aircraft."
Business,"Tokyo stocks plunged more than 2 percent Monday morning and the US dollar traded just above its four-and-half-year lows against the yen, following a dollar selloff in New York on concerns over the swollen US trade deficit."
Sports,Ryan Carrell of Carmel will be at Conseco Fieldhouse Tuesday night for the Pacers #39; game against Boston. He #39;ll have with him a petition he #39;d like Pacers fans to sign before sending it to NBA commissioner David Stern.
World,"  Thai survivors of Asia's tsunami disaster have complained they are second class victims, with foreign tourists getting the best care. Now aid officials say a third class of victims in Thailand has emerged: migrant workers from Burma."
Sports,"SACRAMENTO, Calif. Peja Stojakovic (PAY #39;-zhah stoy-AH #39;-koh-vich) scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings rallied for their fifth straight victory, 88-to-79 over Milwaukee."
Sports,"Connecticut missed shots, made turnovers and struggled at the free throw line. None of the mistakes caught coach Geno Auriemma off guard."
Sports," Judging merely by the motion Jamal Crawford was using on his jump shot, it was clear he had leapt into the realm players call The Zone."
Sports," Rafer Alston contributed 20 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds and Lamond Murray scored 13 points in the fourth quarter as the Toronto Raptors rallied from a huge deficit to upset the San Antonio Spurs 96 91 Sunday."
World,"Beijing, Nov. 22 (NNN) : All the 53 people on board and two on the ground were killed as a plane crashed into a frozen lake in northern China."
World,"The Iraqis, who still suffer from the worsening security situation, are hardly interested in an international conference on Iraq to be held in the Egyptian Red Searesort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Nov 22-23."
Sports," Rafer Alston contributed 20 points, 11  assists and seven rebounds and Lamond Murray scored 13 points  in the fourth quarter as the Toronto Raptors rallied from a  huge deficit to upset the San Antonio Spurs 96 91 Sunday."
Business,"Mizuho, one of Japan #39;s four biggest banking groups, reported Monday that group net profit for the first fiscal half fell 8.4 percent from the previous year, despite some progress in getting rid of bad debts."
Business,Who #39;s afraid of Wal-Mart? Specialty retailers and chains with unique lines are thriving by offering shoppers what the big-box stores can #39;t.
Business,"A 2002 congressional law adds protection for corporate tattletales, but few of them gain such status from US courts. By Adam Geller / Associated Press."
Sci/Tech,NASA has launched the fastest-swivelling space observatory ever built to hunt the cosmos for clues to violent celestial explosions that some astronomers believe mark the birth of black holes.
Sci/Tech,The first privately financed manned rocket to fly into space has been named Time magazine #39;s Invention of the Year. #39; #39;.
Sports,"Houston, Nov 22 - World number one and defending champion Roger Federer won an epic 20-18 tie-break to seal a 6-3 7-6 win over Marat Safin and place in the Masters Cup final."
Sports," Cristie Kerr is about as good as any female golfer on the planet whose name isn #39;t Annika Sorenstam.  quot;I was born to do this, quot; Kerr said Sunday afternoon while walking across the parking "
Sports,"  Kurt Busch got his first big break in NASCAR by winning a 1999 talent audition nicknamed  quot;The Gong Show. quot; He was selected from dozens of unknown, young race drivers to work for one of the sport #39;s most famous team owners, Jack Roush."
Sports,Dense fog delayed the start of the third day #39;s play in the first test between India and South Africa on Monday. The visibility was improving but the groundsmen were busy mopping 
Sports,"  By their very nature, little brothers have a lifetime #39;s worth of experience coming up a little short, but you got the feeling watching Eli Manning on Sunday at Giants Stadium that he grew even in defeat."
Sports,"Sherman #39;s theory: Practice Houston Mike Sherman eased back into his seat as the Green Bay Packers #39; charter flight waited on the tarmac preparing to depart the Buffalo airport, but there was nothing the least bit comforting about his situation."
World,"The deal is part of a new international agreement to forgive 80 per cent of Iraq #39;s international debt, amounting to a total of about \$150 billion."
World,Outgoing US Secretary of State Collin Powell arrived in Israel late Sunday as part of the international efforts to revive the stalled Middle East peace process amid continued violence in the region.
World,"Santiago (VNA) - The two-day summit meeting of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum closed in Chile on Sunday, declaring their concerted efforts to ensure sustainable growth, trade and security."
World,Paris: The widow of Yasser Arafat has questioned the right of his nephew to receive a copy of the medical file of the late Palestinian leader.
World,"WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (AFP) - Washington expects this week #39;s international conference on Iraq to send a strong and unified message of support for the country, according to Secretary of State Colin Powell, who is to attend the meeting."
Business," Fears of further dollar weakness sent shares in Asian exporters sharply lower on Monday, after a meeting of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations said nothing to arrest its fall."
Business,"BOYCOTTS of James Hardie building products over the company #39;s handling of asbestos liabilities were beginning to hurt sales in Australia, the company said today."
Business,"In so many ways, French politician and presidential aspirant Nicolas Sarkozy is a breath of fresh air in French and European politics."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. is packaging new features to combat viruses, spam and spyware in response to growing online security threats. Subscribers will be able to get the free tools "
Sports,Michael Vick did enough to make sure that Eli Manning #39;s first start as the quarterback of the New York Giants did not have a fairytale ending.
Sports,"Tiger Woods yesterday won his first tournament since February and his first stroke-play event for 13 months, saying he feels the swing changes he has made are now starting to pay off."
Sports," Brett Favre engineered three scoring drives in the fourth quarter, the final one ending with a 46 yard field goal by Ryan Longwell as time expired, to lift the Green Bay Packers to a 16 13 victory over the Houston Texans."
Sports,"Knowing he was too hurt to be effective, running back Curtis Martin still wanted to be in the huddle as the New York Jets attempted to rally in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns."
Sports, All Star forward Dirk Nowitzki had to be helped to the Dallas locker room after twisting his left ankle Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets.
World,"SANTIAGO, Nov 21 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush on Sunday welcomed newly scheduled Iraq elections and a deal to shave billions of dollars off the war-torn country #39;s debt, calling on all creditors to follow suit."
World," Investigators in China are searching for clues as to the cause of a plane crash that killed 54 people, but after more than 24 hours of efforts they have still not located the crucial black box."
World,A 22-year-old hotel bouncer has been ordered to stand trial over the death of former Australian Test cricketer David Hookes. Zdravco Micevic has pleaded innocent to charges of manslaughter and assault.
World," A fire at a complex of iron mines in northern China killed at least 33 miners and trapped another 28, state media reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,"CEO Alfred Liggins III to buy a controlling stake in radio personality Tom Joyner's media company, furthering his attempt to turn the radio company into a diversified media group.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"20-year product development veteran from Abbott Laboratories will face the challenge of completing Human Genome Sciences' makeover from gene hunter to drug marketer.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Analysts speculate that company is a possible target to be acquired and that big operational changes are in store for the 16,557-person technology consulting firm.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Ellen McCarthy</b></font>"
Business,"Analysts speculate that company is a possible target to be acquired and that big operational changes are in store for the 16,557-person technology consulting firm."
Business,"Mizuho Financial Group Inc., the world #39;s second-largest bank by assets, said first-half profit fell 8 percent after it failed to earn sufficient fee income to make up for reduced gains from stock investments."
Sports,"Green Bay Packers #39; Donald Driver, left, catches a 50-yard pass next to Houston Texans #39; Marcus Coleman (42) in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Houston."
Sports,"Well, I was wrong about North Carolina #39;s matchup with UConn ... and am happy to be wrong. This is not to say anything against UConn."
Sports," Just a few weeks ago, the Utah Utes were building an impassioned case for why they belonged in a Bowl Championship Series game."
World,"  President Bush, seeking to highlight America's concern over the Asian disaster, named his father and his predecessor yesterday to spearhead a private fund raising campaign to help victims of last month's tsunamis, calling on Americans to ''contribute as they are able to do so."""
World,A French finance ministry spokesman said the Paris Club of creditor nations had reached a deal yesterday to write off 80 per cent of the debts Iraq owes them.
World,HOME Secretary David Blunkett yesterday promised sweeping new anti-terror laws if Labour wins an historic third term. He revealed a raft of measures - from jury-less courts for terror trials to allowing wire tap evidence in major cases.
World,SANTIAGO : Chinese President Hu Jintao has told Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi that his visits to a shrine honouring Japan #39;s war dead including war criminals are the  quot;crux quot; of the problem in Sino-Japanese ties.
Sci/Tech,One of the most respected engineering gateways on the web has just released four new databases providing free access to hundreds of online scientific and technical journals.
Sports,Geno Auriemma told his team in the locker room that it was a no-win situation. Sylvia Hatchell had been saying just the opposite to her players for weeks.
Sports," Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20 point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96 91 yesterday."
Sports,Utah Coach Urban Meyer is a man whose brown eyes boil with intensity. He subscribes to the football adage of taking one game at a time as if it were a directive from Scripture.
World," Bemused diners watched as three hapless thieves unsuccessfully tried to kick open a sliding door in a botched attempt to rob an Australian seafood restaurant, police said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,on demand specials have so far appeared without advertisements. But Fox Cable Networks and Visa plan to try including ads in a show in January.
Business, Pulitzer Inc. said Sunday that company officials are considering selling the newspaper publisher to boost shareholder value.
Business, Swiss mining conglomerate Xstrata said Monday it offered to buy the entire issued share capital of major Australian mining company WMC Resources for A $7.4 billion ( $5.79 billion) in cash.
Business,Crude oil futures were little changed in New York after surging 5.4 percent on Nov. 19 on speculation falling temperatures in Europe will boost competition with the US for heating fuel.
Business,"Kmart Corp. #39;s cheeky proposal to acquire Sears, Roebuck and Co. for \$11 billion may be wowing Wall Street, but it doesn #39;t do anything to fix the serious problems afflicting two "
Business,"Camden, NJ, has become the nation #39;s most-dangerous city, while at the other end of the spectrum, Newton, Mass., ranks as the safest city, according to a company #39;s yearly ranking based on crime statistics."
Business,"KUALA LUMPUR : Shares in Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia rose sharply on their listing, doing well against a weaker broader market as investors bought into the low-cost concept, dealers said."
Business,"  National gas prices dropped 5 cents per gallon in the past two weeks, according to a survey. Free! Sign up here to receive our SiteWatcher e Newsletter!"
Business,Wilbur Ross used US government protection to merge four bankrupt steelmakers into a company so profitable he #39;s selling it for \$4.5 billion.
Sci/Tech,A new video game to be released Monday allows players to simulate the assassination of President Kennedy. The release of JFK Reloaded is timed to coincide with the 41st anniversary 
Sci/Tech,"short for  quot;Dual Screen quot; -* * 1/2 out of four, \$150) was designed to bring innovation to the portable video game market, so far only developer Sega has completely caught on."
Sci/Tech,Intel has followed up its patent cross-licensing agreements with graphics processor maker ATI Technologies with a similar one with rival Nvidia.
Sci/Tech," quot;Halo 2 quot; is unquestionably the most eagerly anticipated video game of 2004. But that may be a bit of an understatement. Its predecessor became a religion, a staple to what seems like 99 percent of dorm room gamers."
Sports,Rudy Tomjanovich isn #39;t sure whether the TV images of the brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers affected him more deeply because of what he went through in another on-court brawl 27 years ago.
Sports,"West Palm Beach, FLORIDA - Annika Sorenstam bogeyed the first hole of a playoff to win her third ADT Championship at Trump International Golf Club Sunday (Monday in Manila)."
Sports,The Giants #39; fourth offensive snap yesterday provided the afternoon #39;s first obvious mistake. Its plot sounded frighteningly familiar.
Sports,"Wide receiver Terrell Owens found a vacant corner of the end zone and executed his pattern perfectly, a picture of fluidity with his feet planted firmly on the turf and both hands rising above his head."
Sports,MINNEAPOLIS Daunte Culpepper engineered a pair of touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to lead Minnesota #39;s 22-to-19 win over Detroit.
World," The United States will help the  millions devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami, but an effort  on the scale of the post World War II Marshall Plan is probably  not needed, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday."
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell has met Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for talks expected to focus on steps Israel could take to facilitate a Palestinian presidential election scheduled for January.
World,"SHARM EL SHEIKH (Egypt), November 22 (Itar-Tass) - An international conference on Iraq is opening in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh on Monday."
World,Iraqi electoral officials on Sunday scheduled national and provincial elections for Jan. 30 and said that nearly 200 political groups had applied to take part.
World,"  Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Sunday dismissed Chinese President Hu Jintao #39;s criticism of his controversial visits to Tokyo #39;s Yasukuni Shrine where the war dead, including Class A war criminals, are enshrined."
World," Baghdad governor Ali al Haidri was  assassinated by gunmen in the capital on Tuesday, police and  hospital sources said."
Business,"In the world of retailing, there is no such thing as  quot;too big to fail, quot; as investors have often learned to their sorrow."
Business,Erroneous crime statistics propelled St. Louis to its best finish in recent years in a report to be issued Monday that ranks the nation #39;s most dangerous cities.
Business,"In its seven years playing David to the Goliaths of Greater Boston cable television, upstart RCN Corp. has managed to secure a robust business, in a few communities "
Sports,"It rained Sunday, of course, and but another soppy, sloppy gray day at Westside Tennis Club did nothing to deter Roger Federer from his appointed rounds."
Sports,Andrew Hall #39;s highest ever first class score underpinned a fine South African batting effort as the tourists reached 459 for seven at stumps on day two of the first Test with India.
Sports,Jets quarterback Quincy Carter looked like a character in the movie  quot;Animal House quot; yesterday in Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Sports,"The fiesta hadn #39;t even begun, and already people were asking Urban Meyer, the life of the party, if it was over. That, as we #39;ve come to learn, is the price of success in college football these days."
Sports, Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre got a chance to work his fourth quarter magic at Reliant Stadium for the first time in his career Sunday night  nd work it he did.
Business,EU agriculture ministers are to discuss urgent reforms to Europe's heavily subsidised sugar industry.
World,"The world #39;s leading industrial nations agreed Sunday to cancel 80 percent of the nearly \$39 billion debt owed them by Iraq, a critical step in rebuilding the country #39;s devastated "
World,CHARLES Clarke yesterday signalled a truce in the simmering row with the Prince of Wales which has soured relations between the Education Secretary and the heir to the throne.
Business,"Say the name Verizon , and most consumers in America get some clear pictures in their mind. The phone company. The Bell System. The wireless test guy asking,  quot;Can you hear me now? quot;"
Business,"In its seven years playing David to the Goliaths of Greater Boston cable television, upstart RCN Corp. has managed to secure a robust business, in a few communities grabbing nearly 40 percent of cable television customers while bundling telephone and Internet services."
Business,"MORGAN HILL, Calif. -- In the lobby of Alien Technology, giant statues of Robbie the Robot and Klaatu from  quot;The Day the Earth Stood Still quot; stand guard over the reception area. Hanging on one doorway leading to the inner sanctum is a sign that reads:  quot;Area 52. Restricted Area. Secret Research Facility. quot;"
Business,"A prominent Boston-based real estate company has agreed to test for and remove any hazardous lead paint from nearly 10,400 apartments nationwide, including more than 7,000 in Massachusetts, under a consent agreement that federal and state officials plan to announce today."
Business,"This column gets results. A few months ago I suggested that Internet users would do well to give up on Microsoft Corp.'s buggy and insecure Internet Explorer browser and check out some well-crafted alternatives. And so you have, in a big way."
Business,"  Merck  amp; Co.'s campaign to defend itself in the wake of the recall of the pain reliever Vioxx intensified last week, as it placed a package of three full page ads in seven prominent newspapers beginning last Friday. That follows several television appearances, as well as testimony before Congress by the company's chief executive."
Business,Newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc. said Sunday that company officials are considering a possible sale of the firm to boost shareholder value.
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Hungry and filthy,  Indonesians queued for water in their thousands on Tuesday as  aid deliveries to tsunami-ravaged Aceh province hit new snags."
Business,"  Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it's worth more than the  $9.2 billion bid currently on the table."
Sci/Tech,"A spokesman for Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy is calling a new video game  quot;despicable. quot;. A British company says it #39;s releasing a game that recreates the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy, the senator #39;s brother."
Sci/Tech,"Comedian Bruce Daniels once opened a show with a rant against the video game Grand Theft Auto:  quot;There #39;s this game that encourages you to pick up hookers, engage in sex, beat them then rob them "
Sci/Tech,A Pennsylvania school district on Friday defended its decision to discount Charles Darwin #39;s theory of evolution and take a lead in teaching what critics say is a version of creationism.
Sports,"year old Swiss dominated the final tournament of the season just as he dominated most of 2004, winning his second straight Masters Cup and breaking the record of 12 straight finals victories shared by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe."
World,Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific states in the Apec grouping have ended a summit in Chile with a call for action to lower global trade barriers.
World,"PARIS (France): French authorities have handed over the medical file on late President of Palestinian Authority, Yasser Arafat to his widow Ms Suha Arafat, who is studying it, her lawyer said in a statement."
Sci/Tech,"Despite renewed controversies across the country over how the creation of the universe is taught, S. Blaire Hedges, Penn State biology professor, said the university will continue teaching the theory of evolution as it always has."
Business, Tokyo stocks ended Friday almost flat as earlier gains on buying of high tech shares evaporated after selling of domestic demand related issues accelerated later in the day.
Sci/Tech,"SpaceShipOne, the world first privately developed spacecraft that first entered the space in October, has been named  #39;2004 Invention of the Year #39; by Time magazine as a part of its annual  #39;Coolest Invention #39; issue."
Sports,"To a veteran defensive lineman, there is a dead giveaway when a rookie quarterback is rattled. You can see it in the kid #39;s eyes."
Sports,"  The Minnesota Vikings shut out Detroit in the second half and overcame a 12 point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the sliding Lions, 22 19, yesterday, ending their three game losing streak."
World,"Tough new laws on terrorism could be passed if Labour wins a third term in power, Home Secretary David Blunkett has indicated. Mr Blunkett said officials were looking at a range of measures - from jury-less "
Business," Oil prices continued to rally on Monday, clawing back more of this months' losses on heightened concerns over low global winter fuel supplies."
Business, Donald Trump's casino operations filed for bankruptcy on Sunday in a long expected move that would allow the real estate maverick to restructure the company's debt and overhaul its aging casinos.
Business," Oil prices continued to rally on  Monday, clawing back more of this months' losses on heightened  concerns over low global winter fuel supplies."
Business," The dollar held near a record low  against the euro and a 4 1/2 year low versus the yen on Monday,  sending Asian shares sharply lower, after a meeting of rich and  developing nations said nothing to arrest its fall."
Business, Donald Trump's casino operations  filed for bankruptcy on Sunday in a long expected move that  would allow the real estate maverick to restructure the  company's debt and overhaul its aging casinos.
Business,PeopleSoft Inc. said its board remains convinced Oracle Inc. #39;s \$24-a-share takeover bid is inadequate #39; #39; and said it will not sell the company for less than it #39;s worth.
Business,"Swiss-based miner Xstrata says it will take its A\$7.4 billion (3.1 billion pound) bid for Australia #39;s WMC Resources directly to the company #39;s shareholders, effectively making a hostile bid after WMC #39;s management rejected its offer "
Business,"TRENTON, NJ Camden, New Jersey, has become the nation #39;s most-dangerous city, according to a Kansas company #39;s yearly ranking based on crime statistics."
Business,"Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia #39;s budget carrier AirAsia is expected to make a solid debut on the stock exchange Monday, with gains to be made from its retail initial public offer (IPO) price of 1.16 ringgit (0.31 dollars) a share, fund managers and analysts said "
World," It's never too late to start a new career, even if you're 96 years old    and the new job is modelling cosmetics."
Sci/Tech,This column gets results. A few months ago I suggested that Internet users would do well to give up on Microsoft Corp. #39;s buggy and insecure Internet Explorer browser and check out some well-crafted alternatives.
Sports," With security staffing levels raised 50 percent following Friday's melee between spectators and players, National Basketball Association champion Detroit beat Charlotte 117 116 here."
Sports,It might have been NBA Commissioner David Stern taking his chances had he tried to enter the stands at The Palace on Sunday after suspending Ben Wallace for six games.
Sports,"PSV Eindhoven beat Vitesse Arnhem 2-0 to maintain a five-point lead atop the Dutch First Division on Sunday, earning its 10th straight shutout in a game that was suspended 15 minutes for unruly fan behaviour."
Sports," Damon Allen, a 20 year veteran, ran in two touchdowns and passed for another as the Toronto Argonauts defeated the British Columbia Lions 27 19 in the Grey Cup on Sunday night."
World," The United States will help the millions devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami, but an effort on the scale of the post World War II Marshall Plan is probably not needed, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday."
World,Taiwan has a high level of consensus on the nation #39;s independent and sovereign status. According to a survey published by the Taiwan Thinktank on Nov. 8 about the public #39;s expectations 
Sports,"Once again down the stretch, there was the sound of 15,000 people squirming in their seats. The Celtics had led the hottest team in basketball from the first quarter last night. They'd been up by 22 points with 11:08 to play. And now, with the spread down to 10, everybody was thinking the same thing: Can these guys blow it ..."
Sports,"  A group of six Patriots has played together since 1996, no small feat in the era of NFL free agency and constant personnel change."
Sports,"  Acknowledging the reputation he had earned as an aggressive young driver with a penchant for wrinkling a few car fenders and ruffling a few feathers along the way, Kurt Busch yesterday seemed to come of age."
Sports,  Edgerrin James on the ground. Peyton Manning through the air. The Indianapolis Colts made it look easy.
Sports,"  Rattled, hurried and battered for 2 1/2 quarters, Donovan McNabb kept his poise, stayed in the pocket and picked apart Washington's secondary."
Sports,"  Steve McNair returned to the lineup, and the Tennessee Titans returned to form."
Sports,  Reuben Droughns had his fifth 100 yard game to help the Denver Broncos stay atop the AFC West.
Sports,"  This week, the New York Jets beat the clock. Quincy Carter threw an 11 yard touchdown pass to Justin McCareins with 5:32 remaining as the Jets bounced back from an embarrassing loss with an ugly 10 7 win over the Cleveland Browns yesterday."
Sports,"  Nick Goings revived the Carolina Panthers' running game    for a half, anyway."
Sports,"  Rookie safety Michael Boulware saved the game for the Seattle Seahawks. Maybe the season, too."
Sports,"  Antonio Gates had eight receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown, LaDainian Tomlinson ran for 164 yards and a score on 37 carries, and the San Diego Chargers won their fourth straight game, 23 17, over the AFC West rival Raiders yesterday."
Sports,Matt Ryan had arrived at a conference room adjacent to the visitor's locker room at Lincoln Financial Field to meet the press Saturday after Boston College's 34-17 Big East victory over Temple in Philadelphia.
Sports,The University of New Hampshire football team is going dancing -- the Wildcats will be playing in the NCAA Division 1-AA playoffs for the first time since 1994.
Sports,  BC High senior Greg O'Neil acknowledged his initial reaction to yesterday's 0 0 draw with Algonquin in the MIAA Division 1 state final was disappointment.
Sports,"WELLESLEY -- For the sixth year in a row, Andover claimed the MIAA State Swimming  amp; Diving Championships."
World," President Bush aims to highlight the benefits of American drug fighting aid in Colombia and boost a conservative Latin American leader with a brief, security laden stop in the Andean nation."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Romeo Dallaire has stepped back from the edge of the abyss.
World," Rescue workers have recovered the  bodies of 49 Chinese miners killed when fire swept through an  iron mine complex in the northern province of Hebei, the State  Administration of Work Safety said on Monday."
World,"Police in Brazil arrest three men on suspicion of murder, following a violent confrontation over land rights."
World,Indiana's Ron Artest is banned for the rest of the season after the brawl involving fans and players at Detroit.
World,EU agriculture ministers are to discuss urgent reforms to Europe's heavily subsidised sugar industry.
World,"Second of three parts URAMO BEACH, Nigeria -- It was just a shack made of cardboard and bamboo."
World,"  Ukraine's prime minister was leading the nation's runoff presidential election, according to partial vote tallies released today, but his Western leaning challenger held the advantage in an exit poll funded partly by the United States."
World,"MANAMA, Bahrain -- Bahrain's king ordered the immediate release of a human rights activist who was convicted of inciting hatred of the government and sentenced to one year in prison yesterday in a case linked to criticism of the prime minister."
World,"  US led troops mounted overnight raids on suspected Al Qaeda compounds in eastern Afghanistan, killing four people and detaining several others, officials said yesterday."
World,"  Iraq's electoral commission yesterday set Jan. 30 for elections to choose a National Assembly, a vote that could deliver power to Iraq's Shi'ite Muslim majority after decades of disenfranchisement. The balloting, however, remains imperiled by calls for a Sunni Muslim boycott and a persistent insurgency that has roiled Sunni regions."
World,  Pacific Rim leaders pledged yesterday to shore up global security and push ahead with the World Trade Organization's negotiations on lowering global trade barriers.
World,"Roh's move to do away with the security law has become the latest symbol of an ideological battle now raging in South Korea over whether detente with the North is happening too fast, too soon."
Business,"Oil prices climbed higher in Asian trade on Monday as fresh concerns over the possibility of energy shortages in the northern hemisphere winter sparked another wave of panic among investors, dealers said."
Business,"Shares of AirAsia Bhd., Southeast Asia #39;s biggest discount airline, rose about 16 percent on their first day of trading in Malaysia on expectation a drop in fuel prices and new routes to China and Indonesia will boost profit."
World," Baghdad governor Ali al Haidri was assassinated by gunmen in the capital on Tuesday, police and hospital sources said."
Sci/Tech,"The first space mission dedicated to gamma-ray bursts was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. Gamma-ray bursts are the most energetic events in the universe, but they continue to "
Sci/Tech, quot;JFK Reloaded quot; from Scottish videogame company Traffic Games lets you become Lee Harvey Oswald and recreate the assassination of JFK.
Sports,Kanpur - South Africa resumed at their overnight score of 459 for seven after heavy fog held up play in the first session on the third day of the first Test against India here on Monday.
Sports,Acknowledging the reputation he had earned as an aggressive young driver with a penchant for wrinkling a few car fenders and ruffling a few 
Business,"term Treasury securities were mixed in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 2.28 percent, up from 2.23 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 2.560 percent, unchanged from last week's auction."
World,"Iran on Monday suspended its uraniumenrichment activities under a commitment in an agreement reached with the European Union, the state TV reported."
Business,"Financial group ING (ING.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to sell Baring Asset Management (BAM) to US groups MassMutual and Northern Trust (NTRS."
Business,Cambridge Antibody Technology has announced an alliance with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca after posting a slightly narrower annual loss before tax.
Sci/Tech,Nasa #39;s fastest-swivelling space probe ever built -- Swift -- roared into the orbit aiming to explore the violent celestial explosions which may bestow black holes the birth cries.
Sports,Blackburn fought back from 3-1 down at half-time to earn a 3-3 draw with Birmingham in a pulsating Premiership clash at Ewood Park on Sunday afternoon.
Sports,"Michael Vick ran for 104 yards and threw two first-half touchdown passes to Alge Crumpler to lead the Falcons (8-2), spoiling Eli Manning #39;s first start."
Sports,"Call it Moving On week. Teams, players, and coaches all made their moves as the college football season #39;s last full slate of games was completed over the weekend."
World,"Six people were found dead in two deserted cars over the weekend in Japan #39;s latest group suicides, police said Monday. A woman and two men in their 20s were found slumped over in a car parked "
Business,Asia has seen its key markets slide in response to the likelihood of a relentlessly weakening dollar.
Business, Xstrata Plc (XTA.LN) said Monday that its A $6.35 a share cash bid for Australia #39;s WMC Resources Ltd. (WMR.
Sports,"INDIANAPOLlS - Imagine being an employee who must sit in a chair while, a few feet over either shoulder, crowds of observers loudly register their opinions, mostly negative and sometimes grossly profane."
Sports,"Trailing by 10 points and down to only one healthy tailback, the Packers were desperately searching for an offensive spark. They found the solution in a familiar place."
Sports," quot;I think the game played out probably the way I thought it would play out, quot; he said.  quot;I can #39;t say that I #39;m really, really that surprised."
Sports,"  Another blowout loss left New Orleans owner Tom Benson furious and wondering whether his team belonged in the NFL. Reuben Droughns rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown, Jake Plummer threw for "
Sports,"Although the move was stunning, the outcome was predictable and the latest effort from our resident football/fishing genius may have finished off the Cardinals for good."
World," American and Afghan forces searching for three kidnapped U.N. workers smashed their way into houses in downtown Kabul early Monday, officials and witnesses said."
World," The United States will boost its forces in Iraq to a record number of 150,000 in coming weeks because inexperienced Iraqi troops cannot ensure security for next month's national elections, the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said Saturday."
World,Russia agreed on Sunday to forgive up to 80 percent of Iraqs debts to the Paris Club (about \$33 billion). A US Treasury official quoted by Reuters said they received this information from Russia.
World,THE ISLANDS of Dominica and Guadeloupe were rocked by a massive earthquake killing at least one person and destroying numerous homes.
Sports," Despite 33 victories in the last four years, Annika Sorenstam keeps saying that winning is not as easy as she makes it look."
World,A plane which plunged into a frozen lake in China killing 54 people was flying erratically moments before it crashed.
Business,"Camden has become the nation #39;s most-dangerous city, a national ranking company based in Kansas announced Sunday. Camden, which was ranked third worst last year, took the dubious honor from "
Business,PETER CAVE: The disgraced building products firm James Hardie has revealed softer first half profits as a result of costs related to an inquiry into its asbestos compensation fund.
Business,"For years, consumers who wanted to cut the cord with their cable company found that getting television and high-speed Internet service often meant the inconvenience of finding two new providers."
Business,"DreamWorks SKG co-founder David Geffen laughs when asked what it #39;s like to invest with Edward Lampert, the hedge fund manager and Kmart chairman who startled the "
Sci/Tech,"Just in time for today #39;s 41st anniversary of President John F. Kennedy #39;s assassination, a tasteless Internet game is being launched that lets players be Lee Harvey Oswald."
Sports,"Despite 33 victories in the last four years, Annika Sorenstam keeps saying that winning is not as easy as she makes it look. Not many could argue with her at the season-ending ADT Championship."
Sports,"This is a rotten time for moral victories. Like it or not, the New York Giants received one Sunday. While their playoff hopes took another hit when their rally "
Sports," quot;I think the game played out probably the way I thought it would play out, quot; he said.  quot;I can #39;t say that I #39;m really, really that surprised."
Sports,"With the game tied 17-17, the Dolphins stopped the Seahawks on downs and got the ball at their own 47 with 1:51 remaining. On third down, AJ Feeley threw a 7-yard pass to Chris Chambers for a first down at the Seattle 41."
Sports,"Putting the teams #39; records aside, quarterback Donovan McNabb knew this would not be an easy game to win. McNabb studied the films and he knew Washington would come with a defense that would "
World,"Yasser Arafat, long-time leader of the Palestinian people, died in Paris on November 11 at the age of 75. He had been taken to France for medical treatment after falling gravely ill at the Palestine Authority "
World,"The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has shown again its power as the primary economic forum in the Pacific Rim, as 21 top leaders from its member economies "
World,"Iraq #39;s Electoral Commission has announced that elections in the country will go ahead on January 30, not January 27 as previously suggested."
World,"UK News, The Prince of Wales is taking the unprecedented step of hitting back at criticism from senior politicians over his views on education."
World,"Melbourne - A hotel bouncer charged over the death of former Australian Test cricketer David Hookes will stand trial early next year on charges of manslaughter and assault, a court heard on Monday."
Business,"AstraZeneca Plc, the UK #39;s second biggest drugmaker, bought a 19.9 percent stake in Cambridge Antibody Technology Group Plc, an unprofitable biotechnology company, for 75 million pounds (\$139 million)."
Business,"Richard Scrushy once sat down to talk with ''60 Minutes"" correspondent Mike Wallace about allegations that Scrushy started a huge fraud while chief executive of rehabilitation giant HealthSouth Corp. Now, Scrushy wants Wallace to do the talking."
Business,"Boston Capital Real Estate Investment Trust Inc., an owner of apartment complexes in Florida, Oregon, Washington, and Utah, boosted the size of its initial public offering to as high as \$1 billion. The Boston-based company plans to sell as many as 100 million shares for \$10 each, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In November, Boston ..."
Business,"An automotive fad of the 1970s, customized vans, might be the next big thing coming out of Detroit."
Sports,"When his right-front tire went flying off early in the Ford 400, the final race of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season, Kurt Busch, it seemed, was destined to spend his offseason "
Sports,Reuben Droughns scored a 51-yard touchdown on his first carry of the game and gained 11 more yards on first down to start Denver #39;s next drive.
Business,"The US dollar rose against the euro and other major currencies yesterday, recovering after some early losses as foreign exchange trading resumed in the new year."
Sports,FIFA president Sepp Blatter last night said he would have supported England #39;s players had they staged a walk-off in Madrid last week.
Business,"The widower of a woman who died at Brigham  amp; Women's Hospital while delivering her first child is suing the hospital, alleging that doctors accidentally damaged at least two arteries during the emergency delivery, then disregarded signs that she was bleeding to death."
Business,Another developer plans to capitalize on a hot condo market by selling off its rental apartments to home buyers.
Sports," Illinois coach Ron Turner deflected questions about his future all season long, not wanting to be a distraction or take away from his players and the games they had left."
World,"Seeing a rare and probably fleeting opportunity to influence the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, the Bush administration is preparing financial assistance to help Palestinians "
World,CANBERRA will excuse Iraq \$1.1 billion that it owes Australia as the war-torn nation attempts to get back on its feet financially.
Business,"When Genzyme Inc. breaks down its revenue this year, there's a big hole: treatment of cancer."
World,"57 miners have died in a fire at five connected iron ore mines in northern China. The fire started last Saturday in a privately run mine in Shahe city, and rapidly spread to four other mines nearby, trapping 106 people working underground."
World,"A battalion of Indian Army soldiers has pulled out of Kashmir #39;s summer capital Srinagar, marking the first withdrawal from the urban hub of insurgency in the Himalayan state."
World,"Iraq News, The two-day conference in the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh will start with a meeting of the foreign ministers of Iraq, its six neighbours and Egypt."
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Officials and witnesses say foreign and Afghan security forces have raided houses in Kabul, smashing their way in and detaining several men."
Business,Crude futures fell more than \$1 a barrel yesterday amid mild weather in the US Northeast on the first trading day of the new year.
Sports,"  Shane Mosley gave Winky Wright his big chance. After beating Mosley a second time, Wright is now ready to cash in on it."
Sports,"  Greg Biffle gave his car owner, Jack Roush , a two for one special yesterday, winning the Ford 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup finale at Homestead Miami Speedway on the same day Kurt Busch , Biffle's Roush Racing teammate, finished fifth to capture the inaugural Chase for the Nextel Cup championship."
World,Sydney commuters get a day's free travel after an unprecedented protest against the city's rail network.
Business," Business software maker PeopleSoft said Saturday its board had again unanimously rejected Oracle #39;s  $9.2 billion tender offer as inadequate, a day after 61 percent of PeopleSoft shares were tendered to Oracle."
Business,"Europe and the US kept up a war of words over the sliding US dollar at a G20 meeting of rich and developing nations over the weekend, blaming each other for the currency #39;s fall and avoiding new steps or rhetoric to halt it."
Business,"TRENTON, NJ A Kansas company #39;s yearly ranking has Camden, New Jersey, as the nation #39;s most dangerous city. The rankings based on crime statistics are detailed in Morgan Quitno #39;s  quot;City Crime Rankings, quot; an annual reference book."
Business,"Wheat exporter AWB has clinched the biggest sale to China in more than a decade. AWB will supply 1.5 million tonnes of wheat, a sale it values at around \$200 million."
Business,TELECOMS group BT will bid this week for a 4bn Ministry of Defence contract to stitch together IT systems for Britain #39;s armed forces.
Business,"The requirements to start a hedge fund are pretty basic. You need a desk, a computer, and some rich clients to hand over lots of money to put at risk."
Sci/Tech,The year #39;s biggest upset in sports has to be the Boston Red Sox #39;s improbable world championship. The biggest upset in politics: that choosing the president did not require Supreme Court intervention.
Sports,"WEST PALM BEACH, United States : Annika Sorenstam captured her eighth title of the year here Sunday, beating Cristie Kerr in a playoff for the season-ending LPGA ADT Championship with a bogey on the first playoff hole."
Sports," quot;I think the game played out probably the way I thought it would play out, quot; he said.  quot;I can #39;t say that I #39;m really, really that surprised."
Sports,Green Bay running back Ahman Green left last night #39;s game against the Houston Texans after aggravating a rib injury. Green had returned in the second quarter after leaving earlier with the rib problem.
Sports,"For weeks, months - really for two years - Butch Davis has talked about little else but spilled guts, effort and heart in his postgame press conferences."
Business,"The New York Times Co. , owner of The Boston Globe, said it will buy a 49 percent stake in Metro Boston, the free newspaper distributed to commuters."
World,"American and Afghan forces searching for three kidnapped UN workers smashed their way into a number of Kabul houses today. About 10 people were detained in the pre-dawn operation, but there was no indication the three foreigners had been found."
Business,"Police had been hunting Scott Pfiel, a former director of Meals on Wheels Chicago, for months when they finally found their theft suspect -- holding down a high-profile job at an Indianapolis nonprofit."
Business,"Passengers flying toward their Thanksgiving feasts can expect to find crowded airports and packed flights on the way. By JEAN HELLER, Times Staff Writer."
Sci/Tech,"A British firm seeking to capitalize on the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy #39;s murder today is issuing JFK Reloaded, #39; #39; a purportedly educational docu-game #39; #39; that lets players "
Sci/Tech,Design engineer Alan Lear has rolled up his sleeves. His lab is crammed with motherboards and oscilloscopes. He scans a screen showing the signal 
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Scientists in Spain have discovered fossils of an ape species from about 13 million years ago that they think may have been the last common ancestor of all living great apes, including humans."
Sports,"ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. - The owner of a wildlife sanctuary was injured by a 350-pound Siberian tiger that was startled by a 14-year-old boy at a county fair, officials said Sunday."
Business,"BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhuaent) -- China #39;s first private lender, Minsheng Bank, has won regulatory approval to sell a 4.55 percent stake to a Singapore government firm, clearing the final hurdle for the investment in a fast-opening financial arena."
Sports,"The Redskins fail to capitalize on scoring chances and fall to 3-7, the worst start in Joe Gibbs #39; coaching career. PHILADELPHIA -- Good teams score touchdowns when they have a first down from the opponents #39; 10-yard line."
Sports,Star forward Dirk Nowitzki had to be helped to the Dallas locker room after twisting his left ankle last night against the Denver Nuggets.
Sports,"McNair threw a touchdown pass, directed two other scoring drives as the Titans (4-6) beat the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4) 18-15 Sunday."
World," Police arrested a 36 year old man on suspicion of murdering a French student in August, Scotland Yard said."
World," Death threats have chased away four elections officials in Mosul, stalling preparations for the vote in the northern city. Insurgents have torched election materials and a militant group believed to operate in Mosul has warned Iraqis not to participate in the election."
Sports,Some quarterbacks take weeks to get comfortable in the NFL. Sometimes it takes several years. Yesterday it took Eli Manning a mere 30 minutes.
Sports,England vice-captain Mike Tindall insists the world champions will be motivated by a sense of payback when they tackle Australia at Twickenham next Saturday.
Sports, Edgerrin James on the ground. Peyton Manning through the air. The Indianapolis Colts made it look easy.
Business,"Oracle has announced that, as of midnight (US Eastern Standard Time) on Friday 19 November, 228,702,471 shares of PeopleSoft common stock, representing more than 60 per cent of the outstanding shares, had been validly tendered in support of its all-cash "
Business,The dollar sank Monday to within half a cent of last week #39;s record low against the euro after a weekend meeting of world finance chiefs ended with no agreement to stem the greenback #39;s decline.
Business,"Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., the second-largest US doughnut maker, had a fiscal third- quarter loss of \$3 million, or 5 cents a share, compared with net income of \$14.5 million, or 23 cents, a year earlier."
Business,Swiss mining firm Xstrata has relaunched an \$7.4bn Australian dollar (\$5.8bn) takeover bid for Australia #39;s WMC by appealing to its shareholders.
Business,"_ Hartford has been named the nation #39;s seventh-most dangerous city, while Danbury and Stamford have been recognized for their safety, according to a company #39;s annual ranking based on crime statistics."
Business,Financial group ING has agreed to sell Baring Asset Management to US groups MassMutual and Northern Trust and says it will make a net gain of 250 million euros (176 million pounds) on the deal.
Business,"This week will see the release of October new and existing home sales, a measure of strength in the housing industry. But the short holiday week will also leave investors looking ahead to the holiday travel season."
Business,"Mylan Laboratories Inc. (MYL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said its board does not believe discussions with financier Carl Icahn #39;s about his unsolicited proposal to buy the company are in the company #39;s best interests."
Business,"MELBOURNE James Hardie Industries, Australia #39;s fourth-biggest maker of building materials, said Monday that full-year profit would miss analysts #39; estimates because of boycotts by unions protesting the handling of asbestos compensation."
Business,"Twenty years ago, I wrote a report called  quot;Retailer or Realtor, quot; that argued retailers had huge hidden real estate values."
Sci/Tech,"Swift, a satellite space lab that will hunt and study the most violent explosions ever seen in the universe, has finally launched from Cape Canaveral."
Sci/Tech,Technology brings a whole new light to history.Technology brings a whole new light to history.Technology brings a whole new light to history.
Sci/Tech,Dixons is to phase out video cassette recorders in its namesake stores after revealing that DVD players are now outselling VCRs by a ratio of 40 to one.
Sci/Tech,Intel users will be able to use nVidia graphics hardware in the future after a surprise announcement from the two companies. The deal will be welcomed by users who will be able to use nVidia #39;s nForce platform 
Sci/Tech,"Spanish anthropologists, intrigued by a single fossil tooth found near a Catalonian village, dug up more of the animal #39;s stony skeleton and announced they have discovered what may be the last common ancestor of all the world #39;s living great apes "
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is suing 761 people for alleged illegal filesharing. University students are a particular focus of the legal action with 25 people named for using university networks to distribute music.
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the Sober e-mail worm started spreading in Europe on Friday, according to antivirus suppliers, which have given the worm a mid-level threat rating."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s been a long commute for Gordon Freeman. He nodded off on the train from Black Mesa six years ago, exhausted from his victory over the vile, slime-spewing aliens infesting the atomic research station."
Sci/Tech,"BANGALORE (AFP) - India #39;s space agency is ready to send a man to space within seven years if the government gives the nod, while preparations have already begun for the launch of an unmanned lunar mission, a top official said."
Sci/Tech,"With most technical issues resolved and giants like Vodafone signing up customers, 2005 could be the year when third-generation (3G) mobile services finally gain a global audience."
Sci/Tech,"The US Air Force has awarded a \$500m, six-year contract to Microsoft Corp and Dell Corp, to update and consolidate 38 software licenses across multiple sites on more than 525,000 machines."
Sports,"Indiana #39;s Ron Artest yesterday was suspended without pay for the rest of the season for fighting with fans during a bench-clearing brawl Friday night in the final minute of a game against the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills, Mich."
Sports,"Roger Federer, the top seed and world number one, has rounded off his outstanding year with victory in the Masters Cup over Australian Lleyton Hewitt."
Sports,India openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir shared an unbeaten first wicket partnership of 185 on the third day of the first test on Monday.
Sports,Luke Donald and Paul Casey are unlikely to be awarded MBEs but they have given England another World Cup victory to crow about. The pair will not be talked about in the same way as Jonny Wilkinson after his 
Sports,"After a shaky first half, Eli Manning showed why the Giants mortgaged their future on draft day. Manning led New York on two second-half drives that turned a one-sided game into a thriller in a 14-10 loss to Atlanta on Sunday."
Sports,"For all but the two Blackburn Rovers fans who spoilt an otherwise thrilling afternoon #39;s entertainment by targeting Dwight Yorke for racist abuse, this was a classic to savour."
Sports,Television reporters caught Tom Benson entering the New Orleans Saints #39; Superdome locker room Sunday afternoon after the Denver Broncos had cruised to a 34-13 victory.
Sports,"Just two games into his college career, Sean Singletary has helped Virginia beat the nation #39;s No. 10 team and created a buzz at University Hall."
World,Countries taking part in a conference on Iraq differ on how to assist the nation but strongly support the interim government #39;s 
World,"Gunmen on Monday assassinated a member of an influential Sunni clerics #39; group that has called for a boycott of national elections, just a day after Iraqi officials announced the balloting would be held Jan. 30 in spite of rising violence in Iraq."
World,"COLOGNE - More than 20,000 people, most of them Muslim, have demonstrated in Germany against terrorism and for world peace. The crowd held aloft a sea of Turkish, German and European Union flags during speeches in downtown Cologne at the end of a march."
Sci/Tech,"Traders selling banned animal products in the UK cannot be arrested due to a government ""slip-up"", it has emerged."
Sci/Tech,High Street electrical retailer Dixons is ditching the VCR because of falling sales and the increased popularity of newer technology.
World,"The Black Watch regiment has returned to its base in Basra in southern Iraq after a month-long mission standing in for US troops in a more violent part of the country, the Ministry of Defence says."
Sports," Instead of running away, Annika Sorenstam had to catch up yesterday. Sorenstam lost her three shot lead in five holes, then had to make three birdies during the final six holes to salvage "
Sports,"MIYAZAKI, Japan : Tiger Woods said he was on the way back to his world-beating best after demolishing the field at the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament for his first title on the Japan tour."
Sports,"The Titans won without running back Chris Brown, who missed the game with turf toe. They won with two rookies starting at defensive tackle."
Sports,"The Denver Broncos took a 20-0 lead in the first quarter and cruised to a 34-13 victory over the Saints on Sunday, setting off choruses of boos from fans and harsh words from team owner Tom Benson."
Business, FAO Schwarz on Monday said it would  reopen its flagship toy store on New York City's Fifth Avenue  on Thursday.
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a weaker  open on Monday as oil prices clawed back toward  $50 a barrel,  and investors concerns about a weak dollar grew after a meeting  of rich and developing nations said nothing to arrest its fall."
Business," Oil prices rallied further on Monday,  clawing back toward  $50 a barrel on heightened concerns over  low supplies of winter heating fuels."
Business," Starbucks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBUX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBUX.O</A> said on  Monday it now owns 100 percent of its German operations after  buying KarstadtQuelle AG's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KARG.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KARG.DE</A> majority stake in the two  companies' coffee shop joint venture for an undisclosed amount."
Business," U.S. stocks to watch on Monday:  MARINEMAX INC <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HZO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HZO.N</A>: Shares of the largest U.S. recreational  boat dealer could rally more than 20 percent in the coming  year, Barron's said in a report on Sunday."
Business,<p></p><p> PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Donald Trump's casino operationsfiled for bankruptcy on Sunday in a long-expected move thatwould allow the real estate maverick to restructure thecompany's debt and overhaul its aging casinos.</p>
Business,Share in India's Reliance Industries rally after the brothers at the head of the group deny any rift over leadership.
Sci/Tech,"Practice embeds hidden, traceable data in every printed page."
Business,"NEW YORK New mega-millionaire Juan Rodriguez hasn #39;t quit his job at a Manhattan parking garage -- at least, not yet. Rodriguez won the 149 (M) million dollar Mega Millions lottery jackpot."
Sports,Kanpur: Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir struck half-centuries as India reached 185 without loss at stumps in reply to South Africa #39;s giant 510 first-innings score in first Test on Monday.
Sports,"San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson is officially healthy. If there was any question, look at his season high 37 carries."
World,HOME Secretary David Blunkett has signalled that a third-term Labour government would impose sweeping new anti-terror laws amid fears of an al Qaida attack on Britain.
Business," As the dollar plunges to record lows, Europe and the US kept up a war of words at the weekend, blaming each other for the currency #39;s fall and avoiding new steps to halt it."
Business,"  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD) posted a net loss of  $3 million, or 5 cents per share, for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, reversing the retailer #39;s year earlier profit of  $14.5 million, or 23 cents."
Business,"LONDON, November 22 (newratings.com) - Dutch banking and insurance company, ING Group (INN.ETR), has agreed to sell its Baring Asset Management division in two separate deals, for collective net gains of about 250 million."
Business,"Thanksgiving travel this year will be heavier than it was in 2000, the first time that has happened post-9/11, according to the American Automobile Association."
World, U.S. led troops searching for three U.N. hostages blasted their way into compounds in Kabul early on Monday and detained 12 people while militants claiming to hold the U.N. workers warned the government against any tricks.
Sports,The NBA has suspended Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest for the remainder of the season for his part in a brawl during the final minute of Friday #39;s win at Detroit.
World,Pakistan Supreme Court today granted bail to husband of self-exiled former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in connection with several cases of corruption against him.
World, Ukraine's prime minister was on the verge  of victory in a presidential election on Monday but his liberal  rival accused the authorities of mass fraud and told thousands  of supporters to stay on the streets in protest.
Business,"  Mylan Laboratories (MYL) , responding to the latest in a series of letters from investor Carl Icahn, reasserted its position that acquiring King Pharmaceuticals (KG) is in the long term interest of the generic drugmaker and its "
Sports,"Eli Manning will likely develop into an elite quarterback, maybe even a special one, and yet he will never, ever scare a defense quite like Michael Vick."
Sports,"ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A 14-year old boy and a tiger handler are recovering after being attacked by a 350-pound Siberian tiger at a county fair in Florida."
World,"Israeli leaders Monday promised US Secretary of State Colin Powell to help the Palestinians elect a president. The elections, in the wake of Palestinian president Yasser Arafat #39;s death, are scheduled for Jan. 9."
World,"Terrorism News, London,Britain is drawing up far-reaching proposals to tackle terrorism, including allowing the use of phone-taps as evidence in trials and special anti-terror courts."
World,"Under the banner hand in hand against terror, more than 20,000 Turkish immigrants and Germans marched through Germanys fourth largest city of Cologne yesterday to condemn violence by and against Muslims."
World,"Ukraine's opposition leader urges thousands of supporters to defy the government, alleging massive poll fraud."
World,"Medical tests showed no traces of poisons in Yasser Arafat's body, says the former  Palestinian leader's nephew."
World,China's President Hu Jintao tells Japanese PM Junichiro Koizumi his war shrine visits are hurting bilateral ties.
World,A 36-year-old man is arrested in connection with the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange.
World,Pakistan's Supreme Court grants bail to the jailed husband of former PM Benazir Bhutto and lawyers say he could be free soon.
World,Three Americans jailed for up to 10 years for torturing Afghans and running a private jail in Kabul begin their appeal.
World,Pay-as-you-go computer power could soon be helping computer animators finish films faster.
World,  A growing number of national security specialists who supported the toppling of Saddam Hussein are moving to a position unthinkable even a few months ago: that the large US military presence is impeding stability as much as contributing to it and that the United States should begin major reductions in troops beginning early next year.
Sci/Tech,"Contrary to messages from the music industry, not all file sharing rips off artists. Weed, a peer-to-peer file sharing program, provides a way for people to share music and pay artists. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"If you're interested in taking your video with you, the Creative Zen and Datexx Pavio portable media players are worth a look. Product review by John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Take the Sims to the big city, let them mix with punkers, ravers and slackers, and The Urbz delivers an amusing, yet frustrating experience. By Lore Sjberg."
Sci/Tech,Sarasota county wanted to use e-mail to let people know the area was unharmed by the summer's hurricanes. People were quick to point out a word for such activity. By Daniel Terdiman.
Sci/Tech,"Israeli ag officials are coping with huge swarms of locusts sweeping in from North Africa, the first such invasion since 1959. Residents report clouds of the insects munching palm trees bare, but some citizens are eating the bugs."
Sci/Tech,"Human Genome Sciences plans to announce that H. Thomas Watkins, a former Abbott Laboratories executive, will be its new chief."
Sci/Tech,Dr. Robert F. Bacher served as head of the Manhattan Project's experimental physics division before leading its bomb physics division in 1944 and 1945.
World,The Chilean government disinvited more than 200 guests to a dinner with President Bush rather than let them be screened for weapons.
Business,The chairman of India #39;s Reliance Industries has denied any family dispute over the ownership of the country #39;s largest private company.
Business,"(WTNH/AP, Nov. 22, 2004 6:55 AM) _ Hartford is the seventh most-dangerous city in the country, according to a Kansas company #39;s yearly ranking based on crime statistics."
Sci/Tech,"At first blush, a lot of people might find that to be a laughable proposition. But a prominent architect of the Recording Industry Association of America #39;s legal strategy confided to me last week that his "
Sports,"New York, November 22 - The agent for one suspended Indiana Pacer is faulting the NBA for not considering the players #39; fear for their own safety."
Sports,"HOUSTON There were two minutes left to play, and the Houston Texans #39; defense was in a find. The Texans were tiring, and Brett Favre (FAHRV #39;) had the ball."
Business,PeopleSoft Inc. Chief Executive David Duffield resisted pressure to open talks with Oracle Corp. after shareholders voted to support Oracle #39;s \$8.8 billion takeover bid.
Sci/Tech,Swift successfully launched today at 12:16 PM EST! Spacecraft separation occurred at about 80 minutes after launch as expected. Congratulations to the entire Swift team.
Sci/Tech,"11/22/04- A British company is releasing a video game that recreates the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, on this 41st anniversary of the shooting."
Sci/Tech,"ONCE seen as the cutting edge of technology which would change the way we watch television, the video recorder has been usurped by another revolution in home entertainment, the DVD machine."
Sports,"  Steve McNair returned to the lineup for the first time in a month, throwing a touchdown pass and directing two other scoring drives in the Titans 18 15 upset in Jacksonville."
World,French transport commissioner Jacques Barrot is under pressure to explain to MEPs why he did not mention his involvement in a French political party funding scandal.
Business,"PeopleSoft has remained defiant in the long-running hostile takeover bid by Oracle, despite  #39;over 60 #39; of its shareholders coming down in favour of its rival."
Business,"Struggling doughnut shop chain Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a quarterly net loss because of impairment charges and store closing costs."
Business,Xstrata on Monday launched a hostile bid for the Australian miner WMC Resources in what analysts predicted could turn into an international bidding war as the global hunt for inexpensive resources to supply China intensifies.
Business,"Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it now owns 100 percent of its German operations after buying KarstadtQuelle AG #39;s (KARG."
Business,"Dutch bank ING, which paid 1 for Baring, the British investment bank brought to the brink by Nick Leeson, is to sell its remaining Baring division."
Business,"Absa Group Ltd., South Africa #39;s fourth- biggest bank, said talks to sell a controlling stake to Barclays Plc, the UK #39;s No."
Business,ST. LOUIS The newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc. has said that company officials are considering a possible sale of the firm to improve shareholder value.
Business,"Mizuho and Sumitomo Mitsui, two of Japan #39;s four biggest banking groups, reported Monday that their group net profits for the first fiscal half fell from the previous year, despite some progress in getting rid of bad debts."
Sci/Tech,"The US Air Force (USAF) is drafting Microsoft to help simplify its networks and software contracts, a move that could improve its computer security and deliver savings of \$100m."
Sports,ENGLANDS Paul Casey and Luke Donald clinched the World Cup by one shot in Seville. The pair trailed Spain by one at the start of the final day but fired a closing alternate-shot 64 for 31 under to overhaul the local favourites.
Sports,RANGERS manager Alex McLeish has hailed Alex Rae and Dado Prso as the pillars of strength who have helped turn around the clubs derby-day fortunes.
World,"A Pakistani court has granted bail to the husband of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, which should result in his release after eight years in prison."
Sports," World number one Roger Federer capped  one of the finest seasons in tennis history by successfully  defending his Masters Cup crown with a devastating 6 3, 6 2  final win over Lleyton Hewitt on Sunday."
Sports," When Pete Sampras confirmed his  retirement at the 2003 U.S. Open, the phrase ""we may never see  his like again"" was heard around the tennis world."
Sports,"The Spurs led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter, but the Pistons stayed aggressive and San Antonio got sloppy. In the end, despite Detroit #39;s valiant comeback, the Spurs hung on for a 80-77 victory."
World," Iraq will ask Iran and Turkey for border security arrangements to keep foreign militants out, similar to measures already agreed with Syria, the Iraqi Foreign Minister said on Monday."
Business," Carolyn Ramsay couldn't figure out why she couldn't fit more digital pictures into her Apple iBook laptop. So she brought it to the Apple Store here, where one of the resident technicians   called ""Geniuses""   found a quick solution."
Business," Struggling doughnut shop chain Krispy  Kreme Doughnuts Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> on Monday reported an unexpected  quarterly net loss because of impairment charges and store  closing costs."
Sports,"Is Saturday the end of a football season or Election Day? Between speculation about polls and appeals to voters, it #39;s difficult to tell."
World," Myanmar's planned release of nearly 4,000 prisoners appeared to have halted with no sign of any easing of restrictions around the nation's most famous detainee, democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi."
Business," Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A> fell 11 percent before the bell on Monday after the  struggling doughnut shop chain reported a quarterly net loss  because of impairment charges and store closing costs."
Business,"ING, the Dutch bank which bought Baring in 1995 for 1 after rogue trader Nick Leeson ran up losses of more than 800m, ending its use of the Baring name."
Business,"After years of double-digit cost increases, employers are seeing a significant slowing in the rate of growth in what they pay for employee health insurance."
World,A computer firm is criticised by the Kennedy family for producing a game recreating the president's death.
Business,"A major battle is over, but the war for PeopleSoft (PSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) rages on. Executives of the business software giant continued to resist Oracle #39;s (ORCL:Nasdaq - news - research) \$9 billion "
Business,UK biotechnology company Cambridge Antibody Technology has announced a five-year alliance with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca. CAT said AstraZeneca will make an upfront equity investment in CAT worth 75 
Business,Donald Trump #39;s Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection with a plan to cut debt by \$400 million and renovate its properties.
Sci/Tech,The Mozilla Foundation #39;s launch of its open-source web browser last week prompted Microsoft to break its silence about Internet Explorer.
Sci/Tech,"Consumer electronics chain store Dixons is to stop selling video recorders because of the rise in popularity of DVD technology. The store, which has sold VCRs for 26 years, said that DVD sales had damaged "
World,Chinese insurance companies are checking the information of policy holders who died in the Sunday-morning plane crash in north China #39;s Inner Mongolia.
World,"Iraq will ask Iran and Turkey for border security arrangements to keep foreign militants out, similar to measures already agreed with Syria, the Iraqi Foreign Minister said on Monday."
World,President George W Bush may have boosted his  quot;can-do quot; image when he came to the rescue of one of his bodyguards at an international summit in Chile.
World,"Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz hailed here Monday what he termed improving relations betweenPakistan and India. Aziz, who arrived here on Sunday for a two day visit to "
Sports,  Either 11th ranked Virginia Tech or No. 9 Miami will win the Atlantic Coast Conference #39;s automatic BCS bowl berth in its first year in the league when the former Big East Conference rivals meet Saturday at the Orange Bowl.
World,"US secretary of state, Colin Powell, and Israeli foreign minister, Silvan Shalom. Photograph: David Guttenfelder/ AP. Israel today assured Colin Powell, the US secretary of state, that it would do  quot;everything "
World,"Asif Ali Zardari, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto #39;s husband, was granted bail in a corruption case by the Supreme Court on Monday, paving way for his release after some eight years in jail, lawyers said."
World,"India News, JAMMU, India - India pulled out around 3,000 troops from Kashmir Saturday in a planned withdrawal of army units from the region, officials said, as the peace process between New Delhi and Islamabad came under strain this week."
Sports,"In the aftermath of the controversial firings of their football coaches, Notre Dame and Florida were desperate to hire Utah Coach Urban Meyer."
Business,The flagship company of businessman and television star Donald Trump files for bankruptcy protection in the US.
Business,Crude oil climbed to a two-week high on concern colder winter weather will drain supplies of North American and European heating fuels before inventories rebound.
Business,"Struggling doughnut shop chain Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported an unexpected quarterly net loss because of impairment charges and store closing costs."
Business,"  Camden has become the nation #39;s most dangerous city, but two Ocean County municipalities are among the safest, according to a Kansas company #39;s yearly ranking based on crime statistics."
Business,"To draw business from smaller airlines operating out of a nearby airport, American Airlines has lowered its fares at Miami International."
Sci/Tech,The news that the Dixon #39;s group is to stop selling the venerable VCR is the end of an era. As with the launch of Dire Straits  #39;Brothers in Arms #39; CD in the early 1980s which was seen as the tipping point between 
Sci/Tech,"com November 22, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades."
Sports,"Following a resounding defeat in the Masters Cup final, Lleyton Hewitt stated the obvious in hailing Roger Federer as the  quot;stand-out player of the last year and a half quot;."
Sports,"By MADELYN TROYANEK, Staff. Grant Bradley, 14, of Crescent Beach, said he thought he  quot;was going to die quot; when a 350-pound tiger pounced on him late Saturday at the St."
World,"Countries taking part in the conference on Iraq differ on how to assist the nation, but they strongly support the interim government #39;s efforts "
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan The Supreme Court granted bail on Monday to the jailed husband of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, a defense lawyer and a government spokesman said."
Sports," England's victory at the WGC World Cup  of Golf in Spain on Sunday has capped a remarkable year for  Paul Casey and Luke Donald, British golf and the European game  in general."
World," Acting on information from a man who claimed to have escaped from militant Abu Musab al Zarqawi's network, the U.S. military over the weekend inspected a house where intelligence officers believe hostages were detained, tortured and possibly killed."
World, A reminder from the government: check those holiday shopping lists to make sure no recalled children's toys are on them.
World," The UN staff union was meeting to discuss a no confidence measure against senior management of the United Nations, which has been hit by a series of scandals involving top UN officials."
World," SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - Iraq will ask Iran and  Turkey for border security arrangements to keep foreign  militants out, similar to measures already agreed with Syria,  the Iraqi Foreign Minister said on Monday."
World," Hong Kong's Disneyland theme park  will open on Sept. 12, 2005 and become the driving force for  growth in the city's tourism industry, Hong Kong's government  and Walt Disney Co. said on Monday."
World,"Iran has suspended uranium enrichment and all related activities, state-run radio reported Monday, honoring an agreement with Europe designed to head off possible U.N. sanctions."
World,Major economic powers agreed Sunday to write off more than \$31 billion in debt for Iraq in a deal that boosted U.S. efforts to help put the Iraqi economy back on its feet.
World,"Robin Quivers, the radio personality best known as co-host on Howard Stern's syndicated morning show, has signed a deal with Sony Pictures Television to create a pilot that would likely become a one-hour daytime talk show."
Business,"PeopleSoft (Profile, Products, Articles) Inc. won #39;t discuss a sale to Oracle (Profile, Products, Articles) Corp. for a price of \$24 per share, the company #39;s board of directors "
Business,"Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 11 percent before the bell on Monday after the struggling doughnut shop chain reported a quarterly net loss "
Business,"Dutch bank and insurer ING Group said Monday it will sell the activities of Baring Asset Management, nearly a decade after it purchased the remains of the bankrupt British bank Barings."
Business,The flagship company of flamboyant businessman Donald Trump has filed for voluntary bankruptcy in the US. Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts has gone into Chapter 11 protection as it tries to restructure \$1.8bn (969m) in debt.
Business,"The Mediterranean came a little closer to sun seekers in the north-west today after Ryanair announced a new hub and nine extra routes including southern France, Italy and Spain."
Sci/Tech,Blake Ross started working on building  quot;a better quot; browser while other kids were just getting hooked on instant messenger.
Sci/Tech,NEC Corporation and Panasonic Mobile announced that they have developed a Linux-based software platform for third-generation (3G) mobile phones.
World,"JERUSALEM Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel has agreed that Palestinians from East Jerusalem should participate in the election next year of a Palestinian leader, his office said Monday."
Business,"Is your computer slowing down or crashing?  A virus may be responsible.  Scan now for free!  Unlimited phone support with subscription.  Blocks viruses, worms, spyware, spam and popups."
Business,"Oracle Corp. on Monday said it has asked Peoplesoft Inc. #39;s board of directors to immediately redeem the company #39;s poison pill, two days after 61 percent of PeopleSoft shareholders tendered "
Business,  Donald J. Trump #39;s casino empire has filed for bankruptcy protection after months of negotiations with bondholders over restructructuring a crushing debt.
Business,Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. posted a fiscal third-quarter loss of \$3 million on costs to close stores after same-store sales fell for the first time as a public company.
Business,"CARY, NC -- The town of Cary has been ranked ninth in a list of the nation #39;s safest cities. When it comes to the nation #39;s most dangerous cities, Camden, NJ, topped the list, snatching the distinction from Detroit, which came in second."
Business,"Like most parking lot attendants, Juan Rodriguez knows how tantalizing and frustrating it can be to drive a luxury car, only to have to surrender it all too quickly for a pair of crumpled dollars."
Business,ASBESTOS-RELATED boycotts of James Hardie products have forced the controversial building products maker to slash its profit forecast.
Sci/Tech,"A Russian automatic base may be established on the Moon in 2020-2025, an official of the Russian Space Agency said. Speaking in Washington at a NASA conference on the International Space System program, Nikolai "
Sci/Tech,"The PowerShot  quot;A quot; series from Canon has been a hit worldwide and as far as India is concerned, the entry-level and mainstream models are all well placed to attract lot of attention."
Sports,The look on NBA Commissioner David Stern #39;s face mirrored his last name Sunday night as he walked briskly into the Madison Square Garden rotunda to lay down his version of the law 
Sports,"As Busch celebrated his 2004 Nextel Cup championship, most of the 80,000 fans turned their backs and walked out of Homestead-Miami Speedway, leaving the 26-year-old first-time champion to himself."
World,"No evidence exists that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat died of poisoning, his nephew says. But at a press conference in Paris, Nasser al-Quidwa did not definitely dismiss "
World," An Asia Pacific divide is widening as the United States sinks under the weight of a ballooning current account deficit and a plummeting dollar, analysts said after a regional summit here."
World,Pakistan #39;s Supreme Court has granted bail to the husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in a move that could improve relations between military leader Pervez Musharraf and one of the country #39;s main parties.
World,The Prince of Wales will use a speech today to end a public row that has erupted between himself and Education Secretary Charles Clarke.
Sports, Kyle Boller displayed the poise and confidence of a maturing second year quarterback in leading the Baltimore Ravens to their third straight victory.
Sci/Tech," North Korea is cracking down on the use of mobile phones in border areas in a bid to stop smuggling and ""spy activities,"" Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," With a relatively hostile environment that has pitted proprietary software against open source as a backdrop, the Free Software Foundation, the steward of the GNU General Public License, is working on the first revamp to the license in 13 years."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. on Monday said it has asked Peoplesoft Inc.'s board of directors to immediately redeem the company's poison pill, two days after 61 percent of PeopleSoft shareholders tendered their stock for Oracle's  #36;24 a share hostile offer."
Sci/Tech," What are the words used by indigenous peoples in the Arctic for ""hornet,"" ""robin,"" ""elk,"" ""barn owl"" or ""salmon?"" If you don't know, you're not alone."
World, Yasser Arafat's nephew said on Monday  that medical records released by France showed no trace of  known poisons in the late Palestinian leader but the cause of  death remained a mystery.
Sci/Tech, A collection of drunken rats is helping University of North Carolina researchers understand how brains repair themselves after chronic drinking  #151; and possibly find new ways to help alcoholics recover full mental capacity.
Sci/Tech, A Swedish Space Corp. sounding rocket successfully carried eight scientific experiments into the edge of space on Monday.
World,"Reggae and rap homophobic lyrics are stoking the spread of HIV, a UK minister warns on a Caribbean visit."
Sci/Tech,"The United States is facing the possibility of a severe economic correction. Yet most of the causes of such a correction are, for the most part, being completely ignored in preference to partisan bickering. It is the proverbial elephant in the living room - except it is not just one, but several elephants that everyone is doing their best to ignore. While the likelihood that any of these issues could result in disaster is low, these are issues worth taking the time to discuss."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Designer cartography from The Rockall Times
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Scammed <em>Reg</em> readers write
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Business,A new anti-corruption watchdog for Bangladesh has been welcomed by global anti-graft campaigners.
Business,South Africa's biggest retail bank says it is close to announcing a deal for Barclays to take a majority stake in its business.
Business,"China is taking its long-standing investment in Zimbabwe to new heights, as Air Zimbabwe starts bi-weekly flights to Beijing."
Business,"The value of UK online sales more than doubles, as a growing number of people choose to shop via the internet, data shows."
Business,"com November 22, 2004, 7:41 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
Business,American Airlines reported Monday that it will defer the delivery of 54 aircraft in order to postpone capital spending and allow the airline more flexibility in its restructuring.
Business,"Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a quarterly loss due to store closings and sluggish sales, sending its stock down 16 percent."
Business,"Campbell Soup Co., the world #39;s largest soup maker, posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Monday, citing strong sales of condensed soup and broth products."
Business," Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection over the weekend, an outgrowth of the debt laden company #39;s latest plan to secure desperately needed financing."
Business,"Mylan Laboratories Inc. #39;s board Monday shunned an overture by financier Carl Icahn and said the company intends to remain independent while pursuing its proposed acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals, which Icahn opposes."
Business,Traveling this Thanksgiving may not be as easy as it was last year. And that is both good and bad news. On the upside: The long lines at airports 
Sci/Tech," quot;We are now entering the digital age and the new DVD technology available represents a step-change in picture quality and convenience, quot; said marketing director John Mewett."
Sci/Tech,"The increasingly competitive Web mail market has a new player: Instant messaging provider ICQ. The company now offers a fee-based service that includes 2GB of storage, a calendar feature, task manager, notepad "
Sci/Tech,11/22/2004. Using your computer and Internet connection to make local and long distance calls has been getting a lot of attention lately.
Sci/Tech,"An enterprisewide software and services agreement the Air Force has signed with Microsoft promises to save the service more than \$100 million in direct costs and an undefined but significant amount through indirect costs, according to Air Force CIO John "
Sci/Tech,Broadcom today unveiled two wireless Lan chipsets which it claims allow Wi-Fi users to maintain high speed wireless connections at distances up to 50 per cent greater than previous offerings.
Sci/Tech,"Junji Nakamura, president of Japanese publisher Tecmo, has slammed Sony #39;s plans for the PlayStation 3, accusing the firm of allowing its ambitions in the home appliance space to overshadow its commitment to games."
Sci/Tech,Virus authors have found new prey. They are going after Symbian based cell phones with a new trojan horse that kills applications and replaces their icons with a skull image.
Sci/Tech,New research suggests that developing the ability to run - long thought to be a byproduct of walking for early man - was actually an instrumental step in the evolution of people 
Sports,"(Indianapolis-November 22, 2004) -- The Pacers will concentrate today on forming a new game plan for the season, one that doesn #39;t involve three of its top players."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Just four days after racist chants marred a friendly between England and Spain, Birmingham City says striker Dwight Yorke was racially abused during a match at Blackburn on Sunday."
Sports,"Boosted by a first strokeplay title in more than a year, Tiger Woods is champing at the bit to mount a fresh major challenge in 2005."
Sports,Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson is set for Monday knee surgery and will be lost to the Spanish leaders for the rest of the calendar year.
Sports,US midfielder DaMarcus Beasley scored a goal Sunday to help lead PSV Eindhoven past Vitesse Arnhem 2-0 in the Dutch league -- the 10th straight shutout for unbeaten PSV.
Sports,The Atlanta Falcons were clinging to a seven-point lead in the final minute of the third quarter Sunday at Giants Stadium and they needed to force a mistake by the New 
Sports,  Toronto Raptors point guard Alvin Williams will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee Monday.
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone will return to court on Monday for the start of the High Court case involving Formula One Holdings (FOH) and Speed Investments.
Sports,"A tiger attacked his owner and a teenager at a county fair in St. Augustine, but neither suffered major injuries. Curtice LoGiudice, owner of the tiger, suffered puncture "
Sports,A PC game produced by Scottish firm Traffic Games has come under fire from the family of former US president John F Kennedy for allowing gamers to play through his assassination as sniper Lee Harvey Oswald.
Sports,Quarterback Brett Favre #39;s longest run in two seasons stood as the second-longest run by the Green Bay Packers offense Sunday night.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 22, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The US Air Force last week announced an enterprisewide software licensing agreement with Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Prices on cool TVs are dropping as new factories come on line. Is now the time to buy? Doug Gale, a 30-year-old Dallas banker, returned from a vacation to Tokyo and Hong Kong in 2001 raving as much about TV "
Sci/Tech,News Item: NASA #39;s Cassini-Huygens spacecraft to broadcast French rock  #39;n #39; roll as it approaches Saturn #39;s moon Titan.
World,India is unlikely to respond to any major bilateral issues during Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz #39;s two-day visit to New Delhi starting Tuesday.
World,"At least thirty-three miners have been killed in a fire broke out on Saturday morning at five iron mines in Shahe, North China #39;s Hebei Province."
World,"Chinese President Hu Jintao on Sunday urged Japan to properly treat its war time history with an eye to the future, and called for a halt to visits by Japanese leaders to a shrine honoring World War II criminals."
World,"Bulgaria is reluctant to write off a US\$1.7 billion (euro1.3 billion) debt it is owed by Iraq, despite mounting international pressure on Iraq #39;s creditors to agree on substantial debt reduction, officials said Monday."
World,"COLOGNE, Germany An anti-terror march by German Muslims has brought about 25-thousand people to the city of Cologne. Marchers carried signs saying  quot;religion doesn #39;t produce terror quot; and rallied at a downtown square."
Business,Nextel Communications Inc. said Monday that it received a contract worth up to \$100 million to provide the Navy with cell phone service.
Business,"Business India: Mumbai, Nov 22 : Mukesh Ambani, chairman of India #39;s largest private business firm Reliance Industries, Monday rubbished the talk of a family feud over the company #39;s ownership, saying the foundations of the company are very strong."
Sci/Tech,A new video game that allows players to recreate the 1963 assassination of US president John F. Kennedy is being called  quot;despicable quot; by family members.
Sci/Tech,"Under a cross-licensing agreement with Intel, Nvidia will be able to develop its nForce platform for Pentium chips. The agreement will give the graphics chip maker a boost in its race to keep "
Sci/Tech,"Danish electronics equipment maker RTX Telecom RTX.CO said on Monday it had signed an agreement with Skype, a provider of Internet-based voice telephony, to develop and market cordless handsets."
Sci/Tech,A Trojan program called Skulls has appeared that disables many of the functions of Internet-enabled cell phones using the operating system from the Symbian Ltd.
Sports,"Swedish striker Henrik Larsson is expecting his injury, sustained on the weekend playing for Barcelona against Real Madrid, to lead to surgery."
Sports,"Tom Watson walked off the 18th green at Kiawah Island Clubs Cassique course Sunday afternoon wearing a huge smile. Part of that was the thrill of victory, but there was a certain parental pride involved, too."
Business,"Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) shares jumped as much as 16 percent on Monday, to their highest level in more than 4 years, after a Wall Street analyst nearly doubled his price target on the stock."
Business," Japan #39;s largest bank Mizuho Financial Group and third largest bank Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group said Monday their first half net profit fell from a year earlier, but both achieved their goals of halving bad loan ratios ahead of schedule "
Business,"OLYMPIC DAM, South Australia (Dow Jones)--WMC Resources Ltd. (WMR.AU) is pinning its defense from aA\$7.4 billion takeover bid by Xstrata PLC (XTA."
Business,"Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani today sought to quell a raging controversy over his reported differences with his brother, Anil Ambani."
Sci/Tech,The decision by high street electrical chain Dixons to no longer sell the machines could soon mean RIP for the VCR. But VHS (video home system) is just 
Sci/Tech,QI #39;m about to replace a couple of older computers whose Web browsers have memorized the user IDs and passwords I use at many financial sites.
Sci/Tech,"Danish electronics equipment maker RTX Telecom (RTX.CO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it had signed an agreement with Skype, a provider of Internet-based voice telephony, to develop and market cordless handsets."
Sports,"Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona #39;s Henrik Larsson appears likely to miss the remainder of the season after it was discovered that he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee."
Sports,Bernie Ecclestone today faced a potential knockout blow in his fight to maintain control of Formula One racing. Creditor banks which own 75 of parent company Formula One Holdings (FOH) asked 
Sci/Tech,"Every 30th or so request for an advert was redirected to another compromised server, which in turn tried to execute the Bofra Internet Explorer exploit in an attempt to infect the user #39;s machine."
World,"The husband of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was granted bail Monday by the country #39;s supreme court, the BBC reported."
Sci/Tech,The release of the open-source Web browser by the Mozilla Foundation last week prompted Microsoft to break the silence about Internet Explorer.
Sci/Tech,"The new deal is broad-ranging, allowing nVidia to license Intel #39;s front side bus technology so that it can build integrated chipsets for motherboards while also leaving the door open for cooperation on other fronts."
Business, The dollar slid back toward last week's record low against the euro on Monday after a weekend meeting of world finance chiefs ended with no agreement to stem the greenback's decline.
Business," Hungary's central bank again lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, from 10.5 to 10 percent, the bank said."
World, A legal dispute which is expected to be a decisive factor in whether rights holder Bernie Ecclestone continues to dominate Formula One racing began.
World, A former senior Rwandan army officer pleaded innocent Monday before a U.N. tribunal to six counts of genocide and crimes against humanity for his alleged role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
World," Reviving a long dormant U.S.  peacemaking role, Secretary of State Colin Powell won an  Israeli pledge on Monday to allow Palestinians enough freedom  of movement to hold an election for Yasser Arafat's successor."
World, U.S. led troops searching for three U.N.  hostages blasted their way into compounds in Kabul on Monday  and detained 12 people while militants claiming to hold the  U.N. workers warned the government against any tricks.
World," LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - The  longest-running and costliest public inquiry in British legal  history -- into Northern Ireland's so-called ""Bloody Sunday"" --  entered its final phase on Monday."
Business,The company's stock seems fairly valued with all the uncertainty in the air.
Business,You don't need to get mauled at the mall anymore. Online storefronts are here to save the day.
World,"\Children who have a poor diet are more likely to become aggressive and anti-social, US researchers believe."
Business,The emergence of another Toy Story flick leads one to wonder who has the upper hand in Pixar's relationship with Disney.
Business,Your credit card company might be needlessly costing you thousands.
World,President Bush aims to highlight American drug-fighting aid in Colombia and boost a conservative Latin American leader with a stop in the Andean nation where thousands of security forces are deployed to safeguard his brief stay.
World,President Bush aims to highlight American drug-fighting aid in Colombia and boost a conservative Latin American leader with a stop in the Andean nation where thousands of security forces are deployed to safeguard his brief stay.
World,She argued the hard-liners' case on Iraq. But the next Secretary of State remains an ideological puzzle
Sports," South Carolina coach Lou Holtz announced Monday he will retire, ending one of the most successful and colorful college football careers."
Sports,"Heikki Kovalainen, World Series by Nissan Champion and RDD member, was named Racing Driver of the Year in Finland last week."
Business,The casino arm of tycoon Donald Trumps business empire has filed for bankruptcy protection in the face of tough competition. The move will allow the hard-nosed businessman to restructure the business and its debts.
Business,The CEO of Bacardi has resigned. The company announced today (22 November) that Javier Ferran has stepped down and that the search for a successor was underway.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo, the reigning champ of portable gaming, has released its latest hardware: the Nintendo DS. The DS has gotten a head start on its upcoming competition - that would be Sony #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"For people trying to get their ageing parents on the web so they can read e-mail and get digital photos of the family, Microsoft has a message: Don #39;t give up."
Sci/Tech,"No one every said Wi-Fi was perfect. It suffers from difficult setup, questionable security, interferences from appliances, and doesn #39;t always stretch its signal as far as advertised."
Sci/Tech,"DOA developer head ranks the PS3 alongside microwaves, cookers and TV sets, it would seem... 14:21 Oh, how we enjoy a good old dig from the big boys."
Sports,"The Morning After -- Every week, uncut, honest thoughts first thing Monday morning, win or lose, before there #39;s time for  quot;the coach quot; inside to begin thinking rationally."
Business,"Saying the financial projections for 2005 made by Pleasanton-based business software maker PeopleSoft are  quot;simply not credible, quot; Redwood Shores-based Oracle Corp."
Business,"  Camden, NJ, has been named the nation #39;s most dangerous metropolitan area, snatching the top spot from Detroit. The rankings were based in crime statistics compiled by Morgan Quitno Corporation "
Business,"Campbell Soup Co., the world #39;s largest soupmaker, reported a 9 percent gain in first-quarter profits Monday as sales of products from soups to chocolates rose."
Business,"DUSSELDORF - Struggling German retail concern KarstadtQuelle asked shareholders Monday for a EUR 500 million capitalisation increase, at the same time cautioning that it may only just barely turn a profit again in 2005."
Business,  Bacardi Ltd. Monday said President and Chief Executive Officer Javier Ferran has resigned for family reasons after more than 18 years with the distiller.
Sci/Tech,"In the past decade, searching the Web has grown from an academic experiment to a multibillion-dollar business. Microsoft (MSFT ) has not been a player, being content to outsource its MSN Search service to rival Yahoo!"
Sports,Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson is unlikely to play again this year because of a knee injury. The Sweden international had to be carried from the Nou Camp pitch during the second half of Saturday night #39;s 
World,"A new swarm of locusts reached Eilat this morning, covering sidewalks, streets, beaches, gardens and parks. Some locusts entered peoples #39; homes."
Business, Oil prices eased on Monday in  profit taking on heating oil from sharp gains last week sparked  by concerns over low supplies of winter heating fuels.
Business," Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KKD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KKD.N</A>  on Monday reported a quarterly loss due to store closings and  sluggish sales, sending its stock down 16 percent."
Business, The dollar slid back toward last week's  record low against the euro on Monday after a weekend meeting  of world finance chiefs ended with no agreement to stem the  greenback's decline.
Business," Oracle Corp. on Monday said it asked  Peoplesoft Inc.'s board of directors to immediately rescind a  ""poison pill"" anti takeover provision, two days after 61  percent of PeopleSoft shareholders tendered their stock in  favor of Oracle's  $24 a share hostile offer."
Business," A rosier economic outlook will boost  U.S. holiday spending by up to 5 percent this year despite a  firm resolution by many consumers to spend less, a consumer  group said on Monday."
Business," Shares of newspaper publisher  Pulitzer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PTZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PTZ.N</A> jumped as much as 18 percent on Monday  after it said it hired Goldman Sachs as a financial adviser to  explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale."
Business," Stocks fell slightly on Monday after a  meeting of rich and developing nations offered no resolution to  arrest the dollar's fall, adding to worries about the U.S.  economy and foreigners' appetite for U.S. stocks."
Business,"Three cheers for iPod mania! And that's only the start of our guide to the hottest, newest products in personal tech"
Business,"Friends! Romans! Oddball cosmic princes! In our ranking of 2004's\top 10 video games, you will meet them all"
Business,"Murdoch is battling Malone to keep a tight grip on News Corp. -- and benefit heirs, if not shareholders"
Business,"After 18 months of heated rhetoric, antitrust judgments and a few billion dollars more, Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile bid for smaller rival PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,Crude oil rose to a two-week high on concern that heating oil supplies may be insufficient as the winter heating season approaches in North America and Europe.
Business,Boeing (BA :NYSE - news - research) shares slipped Monday after the plane maker and AMR (AMR :NYSE - news - research) agreed on a deal allowing the parent of American Airlines to defer 54 of 56 aircraft originally scheduled for delivery between 2006 and 
Business,  Two northeast Ohio cities have made the list of most dangerous cities for different reasons. The city of Cleveland has been ranked the 20th most dangerous city in the country.
Business,"  Loews Corp. said Monday it would buy Gulf South Pipeline for  $1.14 billion, enhancing its natural gas supply network across the southern and southeastern United States."
Business,Australia #39;s James Hardie Industries shares fell as much as 11 per cent after the company cut its full-year outlook because of higher costs and possible boycotts.
Sci/Tech,"Gaming giant Nintendo launched its latest handheld gaming device, the much-anticipated Nintendo DS on Sunday. Scheduled for release in time for the holiday season, the system is aimed at older, more sophisticated "
Sci/Tech,"Spam, the junk mail that clogs the in-box of hundreds of millions of e-mail users, could become a thing of the past in around two years #39; time, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates (news - web sites) said on a visit to Madrid."
Sports,"Steve Bruce today revealed he was  #39;sickened #39; by the racist taunting of striker Dwight Yorke. The Blues manager and the Trinidad  amp; Tobago star, 33, were due to meet today to decide "
Sports," Let us bypass for a moment all that is debatable about yet another lost Raiders on Sunday. Let #39;s forget the for now unforgettable, unprecedented and bizarre referee #39;s flag on rookie tackle Robert "
World,"Italy's Volare is expected to be declared insolvent, as it becomes the latest casualty of budget airline competition."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 22 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices increased to near the \$50 per barrel mark this morning, amid renewed concerns surrounding a potential shortfall in the heating fuel supplies this winter."
Business,"Donald J. Trump #39;s struggling casino operation has filed for bankruptcy reorganization, according to court documents, effectively commencing a recapitalization plan that was announced last month."
Business," quot;Over the river and through the woods quot; isn #39;t just a musical refrain as we enter the holiday season . It #39;s the real thing for most Americans, who are expected to hit the road in record numbers this year."
Business,"KarstadtQuelle AG, Germany #39;s biggest department-store operator, agreed to sell its share of a venture to Starbucks Corp. and said it plans to issue at least 125 million euros (\$163 million) in convertible bonds to fund an overhaul."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 22, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Firefox 1.0 appears to have sparked new activity in the Web browser market. The release of the open-source Web browser by the Mozilla Foundation earlier this month prompted Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,An extinct ape that lived 13 million years ago has been identified as the leading contender for the title of last common ancestor of humans and all great apes alive today.
Sci/Tech,"Even in a big-screen era, most people don #39;t spend \$6,000 or \$8,000 on a television. Overall, more than two-thirds of the TVs sold in the United States this year will cost under "
Sports,"Ron Artest has been hit with a season long suspension, unprecedented for the NBA outside doping cases; Stephen Jackson banned for 30 games; Jermaine O #39;Neal for 25 games and Anthony Johnson for five."
Sports,"In what became a walk in the park for the world #39;s number two golfer, Tiger Woods today strolled to his first stroke-play victory since the American Express in October of 2004, when he completed a wire-to-wire victory at the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in "
Sports,"For everyone watching, from the fans and players to the national press, this is the drive they came to see. Rookie Eli Manning, the NFL #39;s number one pick making his first start for the Giants, barked out signals "
Sports,A spectacular second-innings collapse by Canada enabled Scotland to win the inaugural ICC Intercontinental Cup final at Sharjah by an innings and 84 runs with more than a day to spare.
Sports,"(Nov. 22, 2004) -- If you go back to September before the season started and looked at the Monday Night Football schedule, this game between New England and Kansas City stood out as one of the premiere matchups."
World,"Toxicology tests outlined in Yasser Arafat #39;s medical records did not find any known poisons, the late Palestinian leader #39;s nephew said today, adding that the records gave no clear cause of death."
World,"ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani court yesterday granted bail to the husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, and officials from her party said the decision should result in his release after eight years in prison."
Sports," Boosted by a first strokeplay title in  more than a year, Tiger Woods is champing at the bit to mount a  fresh major challenge in 2005."
Sports,"South Carolina coach Lou Holtz walked away from coaching Monday, ending a 33-year career that was one of the most successful and colorful in college football history."
Business," Toys R Us Inc., the nation's second biggest toy retailer, reported a narrower third quarter loss as a gain on the sale of Kids R Us stores boosted results despite a sales decline."
Business,NVE Corporation's claim to MRAM fame doesn't stand up to nanoscrutiny.
Business," VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Stelco Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STEa.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STEa.TO</A> has lost a contract to supply steel to General Motors  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, its biggest customer, because the insolvent  Canadian steelmaker failed to strike a deal with its workers,  the union at Stelco said on Monday."
Business,"LOS ANGLES (CBS.MW) - Following its latest rejection, the next stage in Oracle Corp #39;s battle to buy PeopleSoft is set to begin in a courtroom on Wednesday."
Business,"American Airlines will defer 54 of 56 aircraft originally scheduled for delivery between 2006 and 2010, American and Boeing Co. said Monday."
Business,"The UK drug maker AstraZeneca today agreed to take a 20 stake in Cambridge Antibody Technology (CAT), one of Britain #39;s leading biotechnology companies."
Sci/Tech," CNN News Group on Monday said it has tapped an online media CEO as its new president overseeing U.S. news, just a little over a year after it hired a former local TV newsman to run its domestic operations."
Sci/Tech,"High Street electrical retailer Dixons has pulled the plug on the VCR, and announced today video recorders will disappear from its shelves before Christmas."
Sci/Tech,"A computer game that allows users to play the role of Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was released Monday by Traffic Games, a Scottish software company."
Sci/Tech,"The malware file is named  quot;Extended theme.SIS quot; and claims to be a theme manager for the Nokia 7610 smart phone, written by  quot;Tee-222."
Sci/Tech,"Nikolai Moiseyev informed space officials from other countries about Russia #39;s International Space Station program, which includes studies aimed at the exploration of the solar system and the use of automated spacecraft."
Sports, Toronto Raptors guard Alvin Williams will miss the rest of the 2004 season with an injured right knee.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. stock jumped to a four year high Monday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating ""wildfire word of mouth marketing"" for its Mac computers and other products."
Sports,"Alan Thompson and Chris Sutton were sent off for Celtic, while Hoops striker Henri Camara and his Rangers counterpart Nacho Novocould yet be punished for apparent violent conduct offences that were either missed or ignored by referee Kenny Clark but "
Sports,"In Barcelona story headlined  quot;Larsson could be out for season after tearing knee quot;, please read in third para ... during Saturday #39;s ... instead of ... during Sunday #39;s ... correcting day. Corrected repeat follows: "
Sci/Tech, A reality show or soap opera on your mobile phone? This is the vision of top telecoms firms as they hope that from 2006 consumers will sign up for new phones that can receive digital television signals.
World,The European Commission faces a new crisis after it was revealed incoming French commissioner Jacques Barrot has a fraud conviction.
World,"US and Afghan soldiers have raided houses in downtown Kabul early Monday in an operation aimed at releasing three foreign UN hostages, who were abducted last month."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.  shares jumped as much as 16 percent on Monday, to their highest level in more than 4 years, after a Wall Street analyst nearly doubled his price target on the stock."
Sci/Tech," Biofuels could become a major revenue earner for Britain's arable farmers within 5 10 years, but much will depend on government support, a major study into the UK cereals sector concluded on Monday."
Sci/Tech," A fabled tenth planet out beyond Neptune, often referred to as Planet X, hasn't    been found despite years of searching. But astronomers involved in the hunt    are beginning to speculate that something like Planet X will be discovered,    along with Y and Z."
Sci/Tech," The enhanced version of Europe's Ariane 5 rocket will  not be launched until late January to give managers more time to verify its  flight worthiness, Arianespace Chief Executive Officer Jean Yves Le Gall said "
World,Record labels are looking to digital sales as a first step on the road to the larger music marketplace after years of infighting over how to sell music online.
World,A fourth man was detained Saturday in connection with an attack plot against visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi while the three Iraqi suspects arrested on Friday were brought before a federal magistrate.
Sci/Tech,Biometrics and smartcards <em>are</em> the future
Business," Shares of newspaper publisher  Pulitzer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PTZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PTZ.N</A> jumped as much as 18 percent on Monday  after it said it hired Goldman Sachs as a financial adviser to  explore a possible sale of the company."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> announced plans on  Monday to notify about 740,000 owners of 2004 model year  Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers of a potential transmission  problem in the popular sport utility vehicles."
Sci/Tech,"Students who use computers a lot at school have worse maths and reading performance, research suggests."
Sci/Tech,Millions of pounds will be spent in the coming months trying to persuade people to upgrade to 3G phones. What do two users of the services which have been launched already think about what their fancy phone can do?
Sci/Tech,"Is it a video game maker's lab or a twisted vision out of Charles Dickens's worst coal factory nightmare? A growing number of people can't tell the difference. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Senate has voted to outlaw several favorite techniques of people who illegally copy and distribute movies, but has dropped other measures that could have led to jail time for Internet song-swappers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Reuters</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Critics say the three biggest credit raters -- Moody's, Standard   Poor's and Fitch -- have become important gatekeepers in capitalism without commensurate oversight or accountability."
Sci/Tech,"The Defense Department's use of commercial communications satellites has soared with the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now, the Pentagon is trying to decide whether it can save money by buying service directly from satellite carriers instead of through three Washington area resellers."
Sci/Tech,"Every day, cubicle-dwellers get up from their desks and walk to their nearest windows in search of a strong enough signal to make or answer a cell-phone call. Cathy Zatloukal thinks her in-building wireless infrastructure company, MobileAccess Networks, can save them the trip."
Sci/Tech,"The United States hasn't issued any microchip-equipped passports yet, but as the Department of State tests different prototypes, the international standards for the passports are under fire from privacy advocates who worry the technology won't protect travelers from identity thieves."
Sci/Tech,A British company said Sunday it was releasing a video game recreating the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy.
Sci/Tech,Fossil hunters on the Isle of Wight unearth the bones of the biggest dinosaur ever found in the UK.
Sci/Tech,Millions of tons of sediment-heavy water are being sent through the Grand Canyon in a bid to help local wildlife.
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft needs to get over its stubbornness and accept a new reality following Friday's shareholder vote, Oracle's chairman says.\<br /> Oracle wins PeopleSoft shareholder vote"
Sci/Tech,"The success of platforms like JBoss, Apache and Jonas will boost open-source integration products--if some key conditions are met."
Sci/Tech,source software is starting to expand into the big ticket infrastructure software market dominated by Microsoft and others.
Sci/Tech,"The new desktops, priced between \$600 and \$715, target families, students and small businesses."
Sci/Tech,Baby Bells are spending billions to sell video service over broadband. Can they crack cable and satellite's hold on TV viewers?<br />\  Image: Video via broadband
Sci/Tech,Microsoft TV's IPTV channel guide can search programs and offer descriptions.
Business,"NOVEMBER 22, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - PeopleSoft Inc. won #39;t discuss a sale to Oracle Corp. for a price of \$24 per share, the company #39;s board of directors told Oracle CEO Larry Ellison in a letter on Saturday."
Sci/Tech,A video game released to coincide with the 41st anniversary of President John F. Kennedys assassination has been criticised by the Kennedy family.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo executives say playing the same old games is getting stale, so they #39;ve created this system to bring new life to games."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO  amp; SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)22 Novembre 2004--MontaVista Software, Inc., a annonc ce jour que le systme d #39;exploitation MontaVista(R) Linux(R) avait t retenu pour quiper trois des nouveaux tlphones mobiles de troisime "
Sports,Paul Casey and Luke Donald of England fired an 8-under 64 in the alternate-shot format on Sunday to win the World Golf Championships.
Sports,"Eindhoven, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - PSV Eindhoven will be without striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink for up to six weeks due to a shoulder injury."
World,"New measures to fight crime and drugs are expected to be at the heart of the Queen #39;s Speech on Tuesday. The creation of national ID cards, new measures against  quot;yobs quot; and drug tests for minor offenders are set to feature."
Sci/Tech,PalmOne's new Silicon Valley store focuses exclusively on the Treo family of smart phones. \<br /> Photo: PalmOne's Treo 650\
Sci/Tech,Users of Nokia's 7610 smart phone and possibly other phones running Symbian's Series 60 software should be aware of a new Trojan program on the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Nextance last week announced its Intellectual Property Optimization Suite, which enables users to manage valuable intellectual property (IP) assets and associated contractual agreements in order to more effectively optimize revenue and mitigate legal risk related to IP. Nextance's IP Optimization Suite manages the entire lifecycle of IP assets and addresses such issues as underutilized IP assets, underpaid licensing and royalty revenue, unnecessary risks related to legal compliance, and sluggish time-to-market for new solutions that increasingly depend on IP. Pricing starts at \$500,000 and ranges to over \$1,000,000 depending on the size of the organization and sophistication of the implementation."
Sci/Tech,"Web site visitors who clicked on banner ads on a number of popular European Web sites this weekend could have infected their computers with variants of the Bofra worm, experts warned on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"PeopleSoft Inc. won't discuss a sale to Oracle Corp. for a price of \$24 per share, the company's board of directors Saturday told Oracle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Larry Ellison in a letter."
Sci/Tech,"The increasingly competitive Web mail market has a new player: Instant messaging provider ICQ now offers a fee-based service that includes 2GB of storage, a calendar feature, task manager, notepad, wireless access, and support for both POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)."
Sci/Tech,"Service offers 2GB of storage, wireless access, and video e-mail--for a fee."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft breaks its silence on plans for IE, while AOL breathes life into Netscape."
Business,Apple Computer Inc. stock hit a four-year high on Monday following the release of a report from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster.
Business,"Cincinnati is still among the most dangerous cities in the nation, but the metropolitan area which takes in Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana is actually a shade safer than average, according "
Business," (Business Wire)   Nov. 22, 2004    AirGate PCS, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCSA), a PCS Affiliate of Sprint, today released the following statement:  quot;We have received a letter dated October 22, 2004, from David "
Business," CNN has a new boss for the second time in 14 months: former CBS News executive Jonathan Klein, who will oversee programming and editorial direction at the second ranked cable news network."
Sci/Tech,"A newly intercepted malicious Trojan has begun infecting mobile phones which run the Symbian operating system. Dubbed  quot;Skulls, quot; the Trojan has been detected on Symbian shareware download sites "
Sports,"There are strong indications that Clemson and South Carolina will not be allowed to play in bowl games following Saturday #39;s melee between the two teams, SportsLine."
World,"As the new European Commission (EC) started to take up office on Monday, it was still overshadowed by quarrels over French European Commissioner Jacques Barrot #39;s conviction."
Sci/Tech,"What are Blogs, and Why Your Business Should Use One\\A few weeks ago I was involved in a very strange conversation with some pretty bright people. One publishes a widely circulated industry magazine, another was an industry consultant, and the last was the CEO of a major corporation in the ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Sues AdSense Publisher over Click Fraud\\Google Inc. filed a lawsuit against one of its AdSense Online clients this week, claiming the company defrauded the search company by clicking on its own ads multiple times. The case, filed in Santa Clara County Court, also alleges that Houston, Texas-based Auctions Expert ..."
Sci/Tech,"Understanding Broadband - Ready to Upgrade?\\Are you ready to upgrade your residential service to DSL or business service to real broadband or T1? Well, the answer lies in what you need. Before you can realize your needs, you must understand more of what the word broadband really means. Below I ..."
Sci/Tech,Utilizing All the Features of Google Adsense\\Many website owners know that Google's Adsense program is a great way to show targeted ads on your site and make money at the same time. Google offers many features that you may not\know about. Let's take a look at a few of them.\\Colors: ...
Sci/Tech,"Google Sued by Pornography Publisher Over Image Search\\Porn publisher Perfect 10 Inc. sued Google for copyright infringement last Friday, accusing Google of failing to  remove from its search results thousands of photos posted online (on non-Google sites)without permission from Perfect 10. The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District ..."
Sci/Tech,Credit card fraudsters are trying to fleece UK punters by tricking them into revealing card security information over the phone.
Sports," Vince Carter isn #39;t the only Raptor unhappy to be in Toronto right now. Guard Rafer Alston is starting to question his role on the team, even contemplating quitting the rest of the season "
Business, Troubled German retailer KarstadtQuelle AG said Monday it is selling its 82 percent stake in a three year old joint venture with coffeehouse chain Starbucks Coffee International to the U.S. company.
Business, U.S. Treasuries were mostly higher on  Monday as investors bet longer dated debt would outperform the  short end in an environment of rising official interest rates.
Business,"Conflicts in the Ivory Coast and Sudan's troubled Darfur region are driving potential investors out of Africa, the United Nations says."
Business,Shares in Apple soared in early trade in New York today after a report suggested that the iPod has pushed users to dump their PCs in favour of Apple #39;s Macintosh computers.
Business,"empty or half full is a matter of perspective; and it helps when the goblet in question is grasped by Donald Trump. The billionaire #39;s eponymous firm, Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts (otc: DJTC   news   people "
Business,"A rosier economic outlook will boost US holiday spending by up to 5 percent this year despite a firm resolution by many consumers to spend less, a consumer group said on Monday."
Business,"Shares of food makers were mixed in Monday trading after Campbell Soup Co., the world #39;s largest soupmaker, said its first-quarter profit grew 9 percent on stronger sales of its popular condensed soups."
Business,Nova Chemicals Corp. said Monday that it is selling its stake in an Alberta ethane pipeline to Canada #39;s Fort Chicago Energy Partners LP for cash proceeds of about \$78 million.
Sci/Tech,"named Swift for its fast pivoting and pointing -- launched this weekend will detect and analyze gamma ray bursts, which astronomers believe represent the birth cries of black holes."
Sci/Tech,"GLASGOW - A new downloadable video game allows gamers to assume the role of Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin who killed US president John F. Kennedy."
Sci/Tech,"IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor solutions enabling broadband communications, today announced two "
Sci/Tech,alphakappa writes  quot;India #39;s moon mission and other space programs have been covered before on Slashdot. India is now debating sending a manned space mission and has acknowledged it #39;s technological preparedness 
World," Sudan hopes to reach a peace agreement to end fighting in its troubled Darfur region by the end of the year, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said on Monday."
Sports,"Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Sports Network) - The PGA of America announced on Monday that the PGA Grand Slam of Golf will remain at Poipu Bay Golf Course in 2005."
Sports,"With the weight of a perfect season and a potential BCS Maelstrom swirling in the wind, Auburn rallies in Tuscaloosa for a satisfying Iron Bowl victory against gritty Alabama."
Sports,"Scotland seized the initiative on the first day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final against Canada, in Sharjah, yesterday, when Yorkshire #39;s John Blain trapped opener Ashif Mulla lbw with the last ball of the first over."
World," A militant group led by Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al Zarqawi claimed responsibility Monday for kidnapping and then releasing three family members of Iraq's interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi."
World,"Iran says it has halted all work on potentially weapons-related parts of its nuclear program, honoring a deal with European powers."
World,"Asif Ali Zardari, husband of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was granted bail in a corruption case by the Supreme Court on Monday, paving the way for his release after eight years in jail, lawyers said."
Sports," Major League Baseball's Washington, D.C. franchise finally  got a name Monday, nearly two months after the team relocated  from Montreal. Team officials, including president Tony  Tavares, also unveiled a color scheme for the team, which is  red, white and blue."
Business,"FORT COLLINS - Days after the end of a busy season, hurricane forecasters are calling for an above-average Atlantic season again next year."
Sports, Vijay Singh narrowly failed in his bid  to win 10 PGA Tour titles this year but has a golden  opportunity to clinch a final victory of 2004 at this week's  PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Hawaii.
Business,"Forman Corp., the maker of Jack Daniel #39;s whiskey and Southern Comfort liqueur, said Monday that is buying the remaining 20 percent of Finlandia Vodka Worldwide Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"In a move that marks the beginning of the end for a hugely successful chapter in technology history, Britain #39;s biggest high street electronics retailer Dixons has announced that it #39;s taking VCRs off its shelves for good."
Sci/Tech,  A British company says it #39;s releasing a video game recreating the 1963 assassination of US President John F. Kennedy.
Sci/Tech," Nokia 7610 smart phones, as well as other mobiles running Symbian Series 60 software, could be hit by the new Skulls malware."
Sci/Tech,"com November 22, 2004, 7:29 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Beginning a new round of copyright infringement lawsuits, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Thursday they will be taking legal action against 791 individuals suspected of illegally downloading music files."
Sports,"Only two berths will be available in the FedEx Orange Bowl, where the Bowl Championship Series national title will be determined Jan. 4. By Mark J. Terrill, AP."
Sports,_ The New England Patriots might have a better chance of winning their 24th game in 25 tries Monday night if they were 1-8 instead of 8-1.
World," Iran said Monday it was suspending its program to produce enriched uranium, the crucial ingredient needed for the production of nuclear weapons."
World,JERUSALEM : US Secretary of State Colin Powell hailed a  quot;moment of opportunity quot; for Middle East peace as Israel and the United States pledged to back next year #39;s Palestinian election to the hilt.
World," After eight years in jail on corruption charges, the husband of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was released on bail Monday, an official said, in a move the government heralded as a step toward political harmony with her "
World,"A militant group led by Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility Monday for kidnapping and then releasing three family members of Iraq #39;s interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi."
Business,"Following its latest rejection, the next stage in Oracle #39;s battle to buy PeopleSoft is set to begin in a courtroom on Wednesday."
Business,Crude oil futures traded below \$49 a barrel Monday following a steep runup on Friday that was prompted by persistent concerns about winter fuel supplies.
Business,Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts on Monday said it has begun to recapitalize after a bankruptcy filing Sunday night that would allow the company to restructure debt and overhaul aging casinos.
Business,RELIANCE INDUSTRIES chairman Mukesh Ambani said in a statement on Monday all  quot;ownership issues quot; were settled during his father Dhirubhai Ambani #39;s lifetime.
Business,"  The California Public Employees #39; Retirement System, the nation #39;s largest public pension fund, plans to double to  $2 billion its hedge fund investment, widely seen as a risky neighborhood of the investment world."
Business,"  Troubled business software company Computer Associates International Inc. has selected longtime IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday."
Business,"  Washington DC, has made the top ten list of most dangerous metropolitan areas in the United States. Camden, NJ, was named to the top spot, overtaking Detroit."
Business,"Germany risks violating the EU #39;s tight budget rules again next year, the Bundesbank warned on Monday. The three-percent-mark of the gross domestic product (GDP) willprobably "
World,City officials in parts of Ukraine refuse to accept the outcome of the presidential election amid mass protests.
Business,"South of Canyonville, you could be delayed up to an hour each way due to road and bridge repairs. Other than that, you should have no more trouble than usual driving around Oregon on a Thanksgiving "
Sci/Tech,"A hacked server in Germany fed malicious code to unsuspecting Internet Explorer users at an unknown number of Web sites for several hours over the weekend, a banner ad-serving company acknowledged Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Reams have already been written on what the newest internet browser on the block, the Mozilla Firefox, means for market leader Microsoft and for the domination that its product Internet Explorer enjoys."
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource today welcomed the third Palm Powered smartphone from GSPDA, the Xplore M28. Alpha Tech Mobile Sdn Bhd is distributing the Palm Powered Xplore M28 smartphone in Malaysia."
Sci/Tech,"SEATTLE: For people trying to get their ageing parents on the web so they can read email and get digital photos of the family, Microsoft Corp has a message: Don #39;t give up."
Sci/Tech,"A trojan by the name of  quot;Skulls quot; has appeared in the wild for some Series 60 smartphones, and users are warned to be wary as always."
Sci/Tech,"EA announce the first expansion pack for The Sims 2, giving you the ability to send your kids to university... One of the key features that kept The Sims constantly engaging to fans of the title were the multitude "
Sci/Tech,Trapeze Networks Inc. will announce an upgrade today to its Mobility System Software that will let networks deliver stratified public and private wireless-LAN services over a single infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,Analysts say the agreement was a boost to both companies since it will pave the way for Nvidia get access to millions more desktop computers built on Intel processors and because Intel will 
Sci/Tech,"Broadcom said its Wi-Fi compatible BroadRange technology complies with IEEE 802.11 standards and could be integrated into a wide range of Wi-Fi products, from notebook PCs to routers and mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,"Tired of unsolicited commercial mail that clogs your inbox virtually every second day? Well, you can take heart from the news that Microsoft head Bill Gates too suffers from the spam plague."
Sci/Tech,"Before the shopping malls, before Levittown and Jones Beach, before the traffic jams on the Long Island Expressway, there were the ducks."
Sci/Tech,The technical challenge of sharing massive movie files over the Internet has kept the problem of P2P file sharing to a minimum for the movie industry.
Business,"Stelco Inc., the Canadian steelmaker that #39;s in bankruptcy protection, said it lost a contract to supply steel to General Motors Corp."
World,EU states draw up new plans to keep track of Iran's nuclear programme in a move unlikely to satisfy Washington.
Sports," Top seeded Roger Federer of Switzerland won a record 13th straight final Sunday, beating Australian Lleyton Hewitt, 6 3, 6 2, in the title match of the Association of Tennis Professionals Masters Cup."
Sports,1000 up and still counting. Sir Alex Fergusons achievement is quite remarkable given the fickle nature of football fans and more importantly football boards in the modern game.
Sports,"Now that Winky Wright has twice beaten Shane Mosley, he #39;s aiming for the megafights -- and the megabucks.  quot;I #39;m from the  #39;hood, and it #39;s time to get paid, quot; Wright said after winning his rematch "
Sports,"Champaign, IL (Sports Network) - The University of Illinois has fired head football coach Ron Turner. Turner just completed his eighth year at Illinois, compiling a 35-57 record with just two winning seasons."
World,US President George W Bush arrives in Colombia for talks expected to focus on  fighting drug trafficking.
World,"day meeting in Sharm el Sheikh is to help Iraq emerge from violence, discuss other Mideast issues. By Marc Burleigh   SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt."
World,that could improve relations between the country #39;s military leader and one of its main parties. Asif Ali Zardari had been in jail since Bhutto #39;s government was ousted in November 1996.
World,The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) said Switzerland had agreed to write off SFr264 million (\$227 million) in debts dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.
World,"Medical files showed tests performed on Yasser Arafat #39;s body found no evidence the Palestinian leader was poisoned. Arafat #39;s medical records were released to his nephew, Nasser al-Kidwa, on Monday despite objections from Arafat #39;s widow Suha."
World,"A spokeswoman said he was charged with two counts of illegally using his weapon, of obstruction of justice, conduct unbecoming an officer, and improper use of authority."
World,Aid workers in Sudan #39;s Darfur region have been airlifted to safety amid new fighting between government and rebel troops in a major town.
World,"Description: US and Iraqi government troops raid one of Baghdad #39;s main Sunni Muslim mosques, killing several Iraqis. The Iraqi government has ordered the arrest of Muslim clerics accused of inciting violence and supporting the Iraqi insurgency."
World,"The US military says marines in Fallujah shot and killed an insurgent who engaged them as he was faking being dead, a week after footage of a marine killing an apparently unarmed and wounded Iraqi caused a stir in the region."
World,EU defense ministers will sign off today on plans to establish battle groups of troops poised for instant action in a significant move toward a European army.
World,"BEIJING: At least 57 miners were killed and three missing following a massive blaze at a complex of iron mines in northern China, the government reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The new Nintendo DS gaming handheld, launched in the United States yesterday, is interesting in many ways. With this impressive new gaming device Nintendo has set it #39;s target age group for the twenty and above crowd and not teenagers."
Sci/Tech,"November 22, 2004 - It was, of course, inevitable: given the success (both in excellence of design and pure sales) of The Sims 2, not to mention that it #39;s the sequel to the biggest-selling PC game ever, Electronic Arts was going to give us expansions."
World,Roger Federer believes he is now capable of winning any tournament in the world.
Sports,"Police in Auburn Hills, Michigan, have interviewed the man who threw a beverage at Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest, triggering a brawl between players and fans during a Nov. 19 National Basketball Association game in Detroit."
Sports,"CHELSEA have qualified, Manchester United and Liverpool are well-placed but Arsenal face a tricky test in this week #39;s Champions League matches."
Sports,"COLUMBIA -- The Lou Holtz era at the University of South Carolina will soon come to an end. The 67-year-old South Carolina coach plans to officially announce his retirement Monday morning, ending one of the "
Sports,"The Expos would become the Nationals with a move to Washington next season and wear red, white and blue uniforms, Major League Baseball and team officials said during a press conference."
Sports,"In the wake of what has been one of the most explosive days in Major League Baseball history, fans of America #39;s National Pastime are now forced to take a seat and consider all that is unfolding before them."
Sci/Tech,The world's most popular search engine has launched a new tool to improve access to academic publications.
World,"<p></p><p> By Axel Bugge</p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Russian President VladimirPutin pledged on Monday support for Brazil's bid to join anexpanded United Nations Security Council in a boost for theLatin American nation's ambitions to increase its geopoliticalinfluence.</p>"
World,"President Bush said Monday that he hopes Iran's claim that it has suspended uranium enrichment and has no nuclear weapons ambitions is true, but ""there must be verification."""
Business,The best performing Dow stock this year is one that #39;s had more than its share of trouble with investors in recent years -- Boeing Co.
Business,"Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) shareholders, when seeing today #39;s first-quarter earnings report, probably said,  quot;M #39;m!"
Business,"A Kansas company #39;s yearly ranking based on crime statistics shows that Camden, New Jersey, has become the nation #39;s most-dangerous city."
Business,Millions of travelers throughout the South will take to the roads and skies this week in anticipation of the Thanksgiving weekend _ bucking a trend of lower-than-normal holiday travel in recent years.
Sci/Tech,"Rick White, head of the TechNet policy group discusses technology in next year's Congress and in the second term of the Bush administration."
World,"CARTAGENA, Colombia - President Bush said Monday that he hopes Irans claim that it has suspended uranium enrichment and has no nuclear weapons ambitions is true, but there must be verification."
World,"With India pulling out a large number of troops from Kashmir, the guns may have fallen silent but the verbal dual between India and Pakistan is nowhere near an end."
World, Israel has charged an army captain who was accused of riddling a Palestinian girl #39;s body with bullets after she was already dead.
World,November 22 2004 2000CET - New turmoil at the European Commission as the MEPs ask for a review of Jacques Barrot #39;s position 
Business,"Faced with an uncertain future, the toy retailer trims losses and prepares for the holiday season."
Business,Shares in the search engine might double as the IPO lockup period expires.
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a higher  price target for shares of Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AAPL.O</A>  generated enthusiasm for technology stocks and investors waved  off worry about a decline in the dollar."
Business,"Campbell Soup turns in a good quarter, but there are better alternatives."
Business," Soybean rust has spread to   Arkansas, the first major U.S. soybean producing state infected  with the contagious fungus that slashes crop production,  Arkansas officials said on Monday."
Business,"Food, friends, and elf figurines add up. Here's some advice on how to handle the holiday tab."
Business," AMR Corp.'s American Airlines on Monday  said it will defer 54 of 56 Boeing aircraft deliveries  scheduled for 2006 to 2010, helping the world's largest carrier  postpone  $2.7 billion in capital spending."
Business," Computer Associates International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as  chief executive, completing a long search to replace indicted  former CEO Sanjay Kumar, industry sources said on Monday."
Business," U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul  Wolfowitz vowed any new plan to replace the Air Force's aging  fleet of KC 135 mid air refueling tankers would require  competition, according to a letter released on Monday."
Business," Conglomerate Loews Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LTR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LTR.N</A> on  Monday said it agreed to buy an 8,000 mile natural gas pipeline  system, from Entergy Koch LP for  $1.14 billion, in a bid to  cash in on the rising U.S. demand for natural gas."
Business," Bayer AG may have known its withdrawn  cholesterol lowering drug Baycol caused a high rate of a  serious muscle condition more than a year before it added a  warning to its label, according to a prominent medical journal."
Sci/Tech,"Combing detective work with old-fashion digging, archaeologists in North Carolina may have unearthed evidence that Spanish soldiers roamed the Appalachian Mountains during the 16th century."
Sci/Tech,"As eco-lodges sprout under the forest canopy and guidebooks roll off the presses, Peru stands ready to showcase itself as a bird-watcher's paradise."
Sci/Tech,"Ed Viesturs has summitted 13 of the 14 highest mountains in the world without the aid of supplemental oxygen. The climber excels where others perish thanks to his alpine skills, mental focus, and near freakish physiology."
Business,Witness: Ovitz's style became a 'distraction' at Disney
Sci/Tech,"Some 17,000 changes have been made since the previous edition of the <I>National Geographic Atlas of the World.</I> Chief Cartographer Allen Carroll tells what's involved in tracking the changing world."
Sci/Tech,Can computers get along fine without writers? Word is they just might. Missing Link
Sci/Tech,"Exempts certain grads of U.S. schools from H-1B cap, requires firms to attest that H-1B worker will not displace U.S. worker."
Sci/Tech,"Next month, firm will launch revamped middleware products for content management and application infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,Update to SecureCore firewall aims to prevent programs from executing malicious commands.
Sci/Tech,"Update to free browser will warn people if a Web site looks like a phishing scam, its maker says."
Sci/Tech,"Security experts warn of banner ads with a bad attitude--and a link to malicious code. Also: Phishers, be gone."
Sci/Tech,"Nextel Communications to supply U.S.-based U.S. Navy personnel with cell phones, voice minutes and wireless data plans."
Sci/Tech,"New Wi-Fi chips increase range of wireless networks by 50 percent, according to the company."
Sci/Tech,"A cell phone game based on the children's series ""A Series of Unfortunate Events"" was released Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Mac maker doesn't give a reason for the departures of Tim Bucher and Mark Wilhelm. Meanwhile, stock's trading high."
Sci/Tech,"Fingerprints may soon replace passwords to log on to computers and Web sites, thanks to gadgets like Microsoft's Fingerprint Reader and Lexar Media's JumpDrive TouchGuard Pro. For those with cash on hand, Rollei's throwback MiniDigi digital camera could be a collector's delight, but Sony Electronics' Cyber-shot L1 is a better investment for performance and features. And CD labeling just became easy with Primera Technology's Signature Z1 CD/DVD."
Sci/Tech,FCC approves the technology that could transform wireless communications.
Business,"Donald Trump attends the Conde Nast Traveler 17th Annual Readers Choice Awards, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the new Time Warner Center, in New York in this Thursday, October 7, 2004, file photo."
Business,"Troubled business software company Computer Associates International Inc. has selected longtime IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday."
Business,"Apple stock is on the rise once again, as analysts raise their target prices and provide support of an iPod  #39;halo #39; effect."
Business,"KITCHENER, Ont. (CP) - Shares of auto parts firm ThyssenKrupp Budd Canada jumped 80 per cent Monday even as its fourth-quarter loss increased to \$10.4 million, from \$6.8 million a year ago, and sales fell off sharply."
Sci/Tech,"The game designer, Scottish company Traffic, is also sponsoring a contest in which the person who most closely matches Oswald #39;s shots will win up to \$100,000, depending on how many people download the game."
Sci/Tech,"It changed the lifestyles of a generation but after a lingering death, the last rites have been sounded for the revolutionary VHS home video format."
Sports,"West Palm Beach - Annika Sorenstam has captured her eighth title of the 2004 on Sunday, beating Cristie Kerr in a play-off for the season-ending LPGA ADT Championship with a bogey on the first play-off hole."
Sports,Rafa Benitez believes that the return to action of Steven Gerrard will give Liverpool the impetus they need as they prepare for the crunch Champions League trip to Monaco.
Sports,The 73-year-old former Washington Senators public address announcer was not about to let a protester ruin another big baseball day in the nation #39;s capital.
World,Iraq and the United States hailed as  quot;historic quot; an agreement by a group of creditor nations to write off billions of dollars of debt inherited from the former regime of Saddam Hussein.
Sci/Tech," #147;Apple once again was the star of the show at the annual MacUser awards, #148; reports MacUser,  #147;taking away six Maxine statues including Product of the Year for the iTunes Music Store. #148; Other Apple award winners: Power Mac G5, AirPort Express, 20-inch Apple Cinema Display, GarageBand and DVD Studio Pro 3. Nov 22"
Business,"He may be the star of a hit reality series, a best-selling author and a crack businessman to boot, but even Donald Trump has cash flow problems from time to time."
Business,"After months without a permanent CEO, scandal-rocked Computer Associates (CA:Nasdaq - news - research) is about to give the job to a veteran IBM (IBM:NYSE - news - research) executive, according to published reports."
Business,"MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of the \$11.5-bn oil-to-fabrics conglomerate Reliance Industries, has finally broken his silence over the media speculation surrounding reported differences between him and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, the companys "
Business,"Germany #39;s economy is still on the mend despite an unexpectedly sharp slowdown in growth over the summer, the country #39;s central bank said Monday, predicting that exports would rise in the fourth quarter even as the euro soars."
Sci/Tech," quot;Nvidia #39;s nForce chipset will extend its reach beyond the currently supported platforms of AMD #39;s Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, and Sempron processors."
Sports,"Geriatric rocker Paul McCartney has been tapped to headline the halftime show of Fox #39;s telecast of Super Bowl XXXIX.  quot;There #39;s nothing bigger then being asked to perform at the Super Bowl, quot; McCartney says in a statement."
Sports," Ron Turner was fired by Illinois on Monday after three straight losing seasons, a sharp turnaround from early success that included the team's first Big Ten football title in a decade."
Sports, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a right hamstring injury.
Sports, Hockey Hall of Famer Serge Savard pleaded not guilty Monday to two charges of drunken driving.
World," Malnutrition among Iraq's youngest children has nearly doubled since the U.S. led invasion of Iraq despite U.N. efforts to deliver food to the war ravaged country, a Norwegian research group said Monday."
Sports," Fox will be the new television home of the Bowl Championship Series. The network and the BCS announced a four year,  #36;80 million deal Monday that gives Fox the broadcast rights to the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar bowls from 2007 10 and the national title game from 2007 09."
Sports, The biggest challenge for Annika Sorenstam is setting goals.
World, Helicopters rescued more than 40 aid workers who fled into the bush to escape fighting in Darfur on Monday as renewed violence flared in the crisis plagued region of western Sudan.
World, Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack said Monday that he will not seek the chairmanship of the Democratic Party.
World, Iran on Monday suspended sensitive  nuclear activities that could be used to make a bomb in a move  likely to thwart U.S. efforts to report the Islamic Republic to  the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions.
World,The United States win the doubles rubber to cut Spain's Davis Cup final lead to 2-1.
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. (CA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as chief executive, completing a long search to replace indicted "
Business,"The New Jersey city of Camden, where murders, rapes and robberies far exceed the national average, was named the most dangerous US city on Monday, while Newton, Massachusetts, was the safest."
Business,Former star banker barred by the NASD for refusal to testify in obstruction of justice probe. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NASD said Monday it permanently barred former star banker Frank Quattrone from the securities 
Business,"A third company is looking to join Microsoft and Time Warner as an investor in digital rights management firm ContentGuard, a move that may help Microsoft reduce European antitrust concerns regarding its stake in ContentGuard."
Business,KITCHENER - A takeover offer for ThyssenKrupp Budd Canada sent shares of the automotive supplier up 72 per cent on the TSX on Monday.
Sports,Police have launched an investigation into claims from Birmingham #39;s Dwight Yorke that he was racially abused prior to a game at Blackburn.
Sports,"A Bernie Ecclestone family trust has engineered control #39; #39; over Formula One motor racing by unlawfully appointing directors to the sport #39;s operating companies, a lawyer for three banks told a London court."
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A> boosted its  quarterly dividend by 25 percent on Monday, citing strong cash  flow and growth prospects as the world's biggest athletic shoe  company has racked up record revenue and soaring profits the  past few years."
Business," TiVo Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TIVO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TIVO.O</A>, maker of  digital television recorders, on Monday said its quarterly net  loss widened as it boosted spending to acquire customers, but  subscribers to its fee based TV service rose sharply."
Business, The NASD on Monday permanently barred former star technology banker Frank Quattrone from the securities industry for refusing to testify about his possible role in destroying documents and obstructing justice.
Business," New York City's Planning Commission on Monday approved a sweeping rezoning of Manhattan's far West Side, advancing a plan for a  #36;5 billion redevelopment that includes a new Jets' football stadium."
Business,"Slog through the gunk of Darling the grease processor, and you'll find a gem of an investment."
Business,Crude oil futures traded below \$49 US a barrel Monday following a steep runup on Friday that was prompted by persistent concerns about winter fuel supplies.
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc. is expected this week to announce a succession plan for its chief executive post in which a top IBM executive will assume the role now held by Kenneth Cron, sources said."
Business,The NASD on Monday permanently barred former star technology banker Frank Quattrone from the securities industry for refusing to testify about his possible role in destroying documents and obstructing justice.
Business,"French technology firm Thomson (TMS.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would join Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc."
Business,"California Controller Steve Westly on Monday said he would ask fellow members of the board of Calpers, the biggest US pension fund, to pressure automakers to adopt rather than file lawsuits against the state #39;s new "
Business,"MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 22 : Five days after rattling the markets and corporate India with his statement on TV about ownership issues in the Rs 99,000-crore Reliance group, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani did some damage control on Monday."
Sci/Tech," The number of Americans using fast Internet connections doubled from 2001 through late 2003, still below some expectations and especially low among minority groups and people in rural areas, according to a report by the Bush administration."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft doesn #39;t seem to be too worried about the competition of Mozilla with their release of Firefox 1.0. Microsoft isn #39;t planning on releasing a new version of IE anytime soon, but Microsoft #39;s director "
Sports,The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is approved by baseball owners.
Sports,And you thought our nation #39;s president was a polarizing figure -- at least he had 59 million supporters chanting  quot;four more years quot; on election night.
Sports,"  Marc Gene has joined Ferrari as a Formula One test driver, the world champions have revealed. Gene, 30, has been employed in the same role with Williams for the past four years with three "
Sci/Tech," If Nintendo's new DS   short for ""Dual Screen""   (* * * 1/2 out of four,  #36;150) was designed to bring innovation to the portable video game market, so far only developer Sega has completely caught on."
Sci/Tech," A Web site that sells photos of naked women is suing Google Inc., alleging that the online search engine leader is destroying its business by distributing links and passwords that provide free glimpses of the nude models."
World,"Iraq #39;s prime minister said today mistakes were made during a raid on a Baghdad mosque last week that sparked a surge in violence in the capital, and he had ordered an investigation."
World,An Israeli army captain accused of riddling a 13-year-old Palestinian girl #39;s body with bullets after his unit killed her was charged on Tuesday with conduct unbecoming an officer and illegal discharge of a weapon.
World,"In the space between the fog of war (confusion, peril and instant reflexes) and the edited news break (carefully scripted and produced filler between Viagra commercials), a young Marine hangs out to dry."
Sci/Tech," A virus aimed at users of next generation mobile phones is making the rounds, casing headaches for those using handhelds based on the popular Symbian operating system."
Sci/Tech," Opinion: eWEEK.com Senior Editor Steven J. Vaughan Nichols thinks although there will be a bitter battle, there's no way around it: The GPL must be revised."
Sci/Tech," French technology firm Thomson  on Monday said it would join Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. in a venture to buy U.S. based anti piracy software maker ContentGuard, a move that could defuse objections by European regulators."
Sci/Tech," Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it is worth more than the  #36;9.2 billion bid currently on the table."
Sci/Tech, U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a higher price target for shares of Apple Computer Inc.  prompted enthusiasm for technology stocks and a rally in crude oil stalled.
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Congress denied the Bush administration funds to study a new generation of nuclear weapons, omitting the money from a huge mop up spending bill it passed over the weekend, lawmakers said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Marine scientists say they have discovered 178 new species of fish and hundreds more new species of plants and other animals in the past year, raising the number of life forms found in the world's oceans to about 230,000."
World,"NEW DELHI, Dec 4 (AFP): Russia #39;s President Vladimir Putin was headed Saturday for India #39;s high-tech city of Bangalore after ruffling feathers by appearing to rebuff New Delhi #39;s hopes of a veto in any enlarged UN Security Council."
World,The world's most popular search engine has launched a new tool to improve access to academic publications.
Sports,The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is approved by baseball owners.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Washington Roundup</strong> Telcos 1: states 0
Sci/Tech, STOCKHOLM/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A reality show or soap opera  on your mobile phone? This is the vision of top telecoms firms  as they hope that from 2006 consumers will sign up for new  phones that can receive digital television signals.
Sci/Tech," It changed the lifestyles of a  generation but after a lingering death, the last rites have  been sounded for the revolutionary VHS home video format."
Sci/Tech," Dennis Tseng is an avid Web surfer who  loves to hang out in Taipei's upmarket Hsinyi district, where  wireless Internet access is freely available to all."
Sci/Tech," With 76 percent of Greek households  owning mobile phones, interest for third generation services is  rising, the country's statistics service (NSS) said on Monday  based on the findings of a recent survey."
Business," Computer Associates International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as  chief executive, completing a seven month search to replace  indicted former CEO Sanjay Kumar, industry sources said on  Monday."
Sci/Tech," Nearly half of all U.S. adults with  children plan to give video games as gifts this holiday season,  according to a survey conducted by the trade group representing  the video game industry and released on Monday."
Sci/Tech," North Korea is cracking down on the use  of mobile phones in border areas in a bid to stop smuggling and  ""spy activities,"" Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Check to see whether an e-mail that appears to be from your bank is actually an attempt to defraud you.
Sci/Tech,"Adult publisher Perfect 10 has sued Google for allegedly making available 800,000 unauthorized links to images of Perfect 10 #39;s nude models, advertising revenue and stealing membership fees."
Sci/Tech,"A new low threat virus has been popping up on some Symbian OS-powered phones, according to an F-Secure anti-virus. The virushas been found at some Symbian shareware download sites under the filename  quot;Extended "
Sports,An already qualified Juventus side will host Ajax at the Delle Alpi stadium of Turin for the 5th matchday of the Champions League.
Business,A third company joins the ContentGuard project to try to stop pirates. Also: Apple soars on the stock market.... Internal documents reveal North Korea's attitude toward cell phones.... and more.
Sports,"Growing up as a Southern California native, Jim Hardy wanted to play for USC since he was 8 years old. Many of the kids he grew up with and played football against would later become rivals of his at UCLA."
Sports,Lee Westwood ignored temperatures in the high 90s to shoot a 1-under 71 Saturday and take the lead after three rounds of the Nedback Challenge.
Business,The sale of iPods is having a ripple effect on the sales of Apple #39;s Macintosh computers leading to a rise in the company #39;s stock price.
Business,"The name Pulitzer Inc., synomous with the nation #39;s rich newspaper history, is considering selling its successful newspaper chain."
Sci/Tech,"During the course of this weekend, hackers found an ingenious way to attack Microsofts ubiquitous Internet Explorer: compromise an ad networks servers."
Sci/Tech,"SEATTLE, NOVEMBER 22: For people trying to get their ageing parents on the web so they can read email and get digital photos of the family, Microsoft Corp has a message: Dont give up."
Sci/Tech,"The Air Force and Microsoft have entered two contracts. One consolidates 38 different software licenses throughout the Air Force, while the other consolidates seven service contracts."
Sports,"Houston: Federer fatigue? Not as long as Roger Federer keeps dominating mens tennis in style. Rarely have an extended series of mismatches been more pleasing to the eye, and those few thousand fans who "
Sports,Police are launching an investigation into allegations that Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke was racially abused by Blackburn Rovers fans at Ewood Park on Sunday.
Sports,"LONDON, Nov. 22. - Manchester United only need a point against Lyon tomorrow to reach the second phase of the Champions League. A victory would better mark manager Sir Alex Fergusons 1,000th match in charge."
World,"According to the Palestinian observer at the United Nations Nasser al-Kidwa, toxicology tests revealed no traces of poison in Arafat #39;s blood."
World,": Britains Prince Charles, under fire for being old fashioned and elitist, battled today to convince his future subjects he is not out of touch."
World," Ivory Coast is incapable of staging elections which were called for under a now moribund peace deal signed less than two years ago, Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade said in a Financial Times interview published on Tuesday."
World,: The NBC journalist who filmed the fatal shooting of an apparently injured and unarmed Iraqi by a US Marine inside a Falluja mosque has written on his website that the wounded man made no sudden movements before he was shot.
Sci/Tech,"Jefferson Graham writes in USA Today,  #147;Thanks to brilliant marketing, savvy neighborhood locations and a revival of the company #146;s fortunes sparked by the hip iPod digital music player, Apple stores are hot. Walk into one in Los Angeles #146; outdoor mall The Grove, in New York #146;s Soho district, on Chicago #146;s North Michigan Avenue or in Austin #146;s Barton Creek Mall, and it is likely to be jammed with customers. Saturday, Apple opened its first European store, in London #146;s West End district. Next month, the 100th store will open, in Bethesda, Md. #148; Nov 22"
Sci/Tech,"Ron Johnson, Apple senior VP of Retail, and John O #146;Grady, general manager of the Apple Store, Regent Street, cut the ribbon to signal the opening of the world #146;s largest and most-anticipated Apple retail store.  See photos from the grand opening. Nov 22"
Sci/Tech,"Redmond #39;s not extending its basic support for NT 4 and Exchange 5.5, but it is extending custom paid support for the product. While Microsoft continues to emphasize that it is not extending its basic support "
Business," U.S. drivers traveling this week  will pay the highest gasoline prices on record heading into a  Thanksgiving holiday, the Energy Department said on Monday."
Business,"Brocade Communications (BRCD:Nasdaq - news - research) increased fourth-quarter revenue by 13 and beat Wall Street #39;s earnings expectations by a penny, the maker of storage networking gear reported after the close Monday."
Sports," The World Series champion Boston Red Sox raised their ticket prices by an average of 7 percent for next year, with the price of field boxes increasing by  #36;10 to  #36;85."
Sci/Tech,The family of John F Kennedy has blasted a video game that reconstructs the scene of his assassination. Monday is the 41st anniversary of the event.
Sci/Tech,The absence of an official patch from Microsoft for a known and widely exploited Internet Explorer flaw has spawned a cottage industry for homegrown fixes.
Sports,"It #39;s difficult to know where to start this week, but it might be nice to actually begin by talking about football. Ronaldinho: A symbol of the shift of power in Spanish football?"
Sports," New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday. Sheffield, runner up to Anaheim #39;s Vladimir Guerrero for most valuable player honours in "
Sports,"The World Series champion Boston Red Sox raised their ticket prices by an average of 7 percent for next year, the team announced Monday as it released its schedule for the 2005 season."
Sports," Investigators interviewed nine people injured in the brawl at the end of the Pistons Pacers game, but no charges were imminent in the case, the county prosecutor said Monday."
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell has continued his latest Middle East peace mission, urging Israeli and Palestinian leaders to make the most of new chances."
World," No matter how independent, fashionable or popular she may be, Japan's unwed woman has long been labeled the eternal loser  #151; lonesome during the holidays, dreaming of the child she never had, dreading the inevitable question at family gatherings: ""Aren't you married yet?"" But in unprecedented numbers, Japanese women are defying the stereotype with a firm ""No""  #151; and trying to cheer up others like them."
World," Saying the city had created its ""own little Guantanamo on the Hudson"" during the Republican National Convention, a lawyer Monday filed a lawsuit on behalf of nearly 2,000 people arrested at demonstrations."
Sports," EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss is listed as doubtful for Sunday's  game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a right hamstring  injury."
World,"President Bush spent the weekend in Chile, the only South American nation with a free-trade pact with the US."
World,Members of the 'Havana Night Club' severed national ties to Cuba for a new beginning.
Sports,Clemson and South Carolina will turn down bids to play in postseason bowl games after both teams fought during their game on Saturday.
Business,"Apple Computer (AAPL) stock jumped to a four-year high Monday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating  quot;wildfire word-of-mouth "
Business,"Aiming to promote the development of inter-operable digital rights management (DRM) systems, Paris-based Thomson has become a strategic investor in ContentGuard, a developer of DRM intellectual property, making it a partner with current investors "
Business,"Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (BRCD.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of data networking equipment, said on Monday its quarterly profit rose, helped by new products "
Business,The ten-year deal is a major win for IBM #39;s young Engineering  amp; Technical Services unit. By Paul McDougall. Aerospace giant Honeywell International Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Dixons, the UK #39;s largest electrical retailer, has today announced plans to phase out the sale of video recorders by the end of the year."
Sports,  The Indiana Pacers #39; front office offered an apology and support for suspended players in the wake of stiff penalties against those involved in Friday night #39;s brawl at the end of a nationally televised game at Detroit.
Sports,Clemson and South Carolina will turn down bids to play in postseason bowl games after both teams fought during their game on Saturday.
Business,"The Australian dollar may gain after Switzerland-based Xstrata Plc bid A\$7.4 billion (\$5.8 billion) for WMC Resources Ltd., stoking speculation it will have to buy dollars to pay shareholders."
Business,"Patching is the top concern of security managers in federal government, who feel that commercial software makers aren #39;t putting out a good enough product, according to a survey published Monday."
Business,"Honda Motor Co., the second-largest Japanese automaker in the US, recalled 257,616 Accord sedans for the 2004 and 2005 model years because the driver-side air bag can tear while inflating."
Business,"AMR Corp. #39;s American Airlines, the world #39;s largest carrier, delayed the deliveries of 54 Boeing Co. planes to save \$2.7 billion in spending over the next six years."
Business,The European Commission #39;s formal objections to the ContentGuard deal centered on the joint control that Microsoft and Time Warner would enjoy over an important player in the digital rights management industry.
Business,"Shares of food makers were mixed in Monday trading after Campbell Soup Co., the world #39;s largest soupmaker, said its first-quarter profit grew 9 percent on stronger sales of its popular condensed soups."
Sci/Tech,Longtime instant messaging player ICQ is going the portal route with the launch of two new e-mail services for its 20 million users.
Sci/Tech,"Perfect 10 is suing Google for unspecified damages, alleging copyright infringement. Google provides unauthorized access to thousands of its copyrighted pictures, Perfect 10 says."
Sci/Tech,"Ninth-grade biology teachers in Dover, Pa., must include  #39;intelligent design #39; in their instruction. Observers say it is a sign of what #39;s to come."
Sci/Tech,"Broadcom said its new chips will operate at the highest transmission rate possible for a longer time than currently available chips, which are quicker to shift to lower data rates in order to maintain clear transmissions."
Sports,Tiger Woods has closed the gap on world number one Vijay Singh after winning his first strokeplay title of the year in Japan on Sunday.
Sports,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Nov 22, 2004 - San Jose State coach Fitz Hill resigned Monday with one game left in his fourth straight losing season with the Spartans."
World,  President Bush said Monday he wants to verify if Iran has indeed suspended its nuclear fuel program as it has said it has done.
World,"KARACHI, Pakistan The husband of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (be-nah-zeer boo-tose) is breathing the air of a free man today."
World,"While President Bush may have boosted his tough-guy image at home in a brief scuffle with local police during a summit in Chile, orderly Chileans were less impressed that he got physically involved and flouted security rules."
World,"his own soldiers of emptying his weapon into a Palestinian schoolgirl who was already dead, judicial sources said. The officer was charged with two counts of illegal use of a "
Sci/Tech,"The number of Americans using fast Internet connections doubled from 2001 through late 2003, still below some expectations and especially low among minority groups and people in rural areas, according to a report by the Bush administration."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. stock jumped to a four-year high Monday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating ""wildfire word-of-mouth marketing"" for its Mac computers and other products."
Sports,Seattle receiver Koren Robinson was suspended without pay Monday for the next four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
Sports,Texas withstood foul trouble and the 3-point shooting of Chris Reaves for an 84-62 victory over Chaminade on Monday in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.
Sports,"The World Series champion Boston Red Sox raised their ticket prices by an average of 7 percent for next year, with the price of field boxes increasing by \$10 to \$85."
Sci/Tech,"A prototype surfboard includes a notebook that allows surfers to check the latest wave and weather reports, navigate the Web and check e-mail between rides. Missing Links"
Sci/Tech,"Security managers in government agencies are most worried about patches and the poor quality of commercial software, a survey finds."
Sci/Tech,quarter figures showing Cisco Systems continues to lose ground may be due to rough product transition.
Business, The NASD on Monday permanently barred  convicted former star technology banker Frank Quattrone from  the securities industry for refusing to testify about his  possible role in destroying documents and obstructing justice.
Business," TiVo Inc., maker of digital  television recorders, on Monday posted a wider quarterly net  loss, as it boosted spending to achieve a sharp increase in new  subscribers to its fee based TV service."
Business," The U.S. cattle industry anxiously  awaited government test results, expected as early as Monday,  that will determine if the United States has a second case of  the deadly mad cow disease, industry officials said."
Business," Conglomerate Loews Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LTR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LTR.N</A>  agreed to buy an 8,000 mile natural gas pipeline system from  Entergy Koch LP for  $1.14 billion on Monday, in a bid to cash  in on rising U.S. demand for natural gas."
Sci/Tech,"Computerworld's game expert reports: great graphics, good ergonomics and a decent launch library of games."
Sci/Tech,"A survey released today indicates that federal chief information security officers at agencies with small budgets are struggling under the weight of regulatory paperwork, while counterparts at larger agencies have the time, money and manpower to work on strategic planning."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and Honeywell International are teaming up in a 10-year engineering and technology services deal that covers the design and development of electronics for aircraft, munitions and vehicles."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as its new CEO, completing a long search to replace indicted former CEO Sanjay Kumar, industry sources said."
Sci/Tech,"In response to pressure from high-tech businesses and industry groups, Congress this weekend approved an increase in the number of H-1B visas by 20,000 but limited it to specially qualified students."
Sci/Tech,Linux e-mail and calendaring vendor Scalix has joined the nonprofit Open Source Development Labs to help push the implementation of desktop Linux.
Sci/Tech,"The release of the Web browser by the Mozilla Foundation prompted Microsoft to break its silence about Internet Explorer, which won't get an overhaul until the next version of Windows is released in 2006."
Sci/Tech,"Web site visitors who clicked on banner ads on a number of popular European Web sites over the weekend may have infected their computers with variants of the Bofra worm, experts said today."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer stock hit a four-year high today following the release of a report from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, who expects Apple's stock price to hit \$100."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe unveils Acrobat 7.0\Adobe Systems has launched Version 7.0 of its Acrobat family of desktop applications. Enhancements to the software allow users to leverage Acrobat 7.0 and Adobe PDF for processes such as assembling documents from multiple sources, creating forms, and secure collaboration. Acrobat 7.0 tightens integration with Adobe LiveCycle software for connecting document services with businesses processes. The integration allows Acrobat 7.0 Professional users to create XML and PDF forms that can be integrated into back-end systems. Also announced was Adobe Reader 7.0 client software, which facilitates Reader users participation in document reviews and access to Yahoo Search functions. Acrobat 7.0 Professional is priced at \$449; existing users can upgrade for \$159. Acrobat 7.0 Standard is priced at \$299; upgrades are priced at \$99.\Acrobat 7.0, Adobe Systems"
Sci/Tech,"The standoff between Oracle and PeopleSoft is once again at an impasse, as PeopleSoft's board refuses to sell the company at the price Oracle has offered, and Oracle refuses to raise its bid."
Sci/Tech,"Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 works well as a dictation tool, but its PC controls are still limited."
Sports, David Stern would not want to be in charge of a league that needs barriers to separate fans from players. The NBA commissioner is searching for more practical remedies to keep things civil in a sport where the intimate setting  #151; the highest paying customers sit so close to the action they can smell the players' sweat  #151; is part of its appeal.
Business,"Oracle Corp. sent yet another letter to PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board of directors on Monday morning, pointing out that a majority of PeopleSoft #39;s owners are prepared to sell at \$24 per share and requesting once "
Business,General Electric Co. agreed to buy a Citigroup business that provides lending and leasing services to the trucking industry for \$4.4 billion in cash to build its commercial finance unit in areas where it already has expertise.
Business,"Swainson, a 26-year IBMer, most recently led the worldwide sales organization for the company #39;s software group. He replaces interim CEO Kenneth Cron."
Business,Shares of newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc. (PTZ) jumped as much as 18 percent on Monday after it said it hired Goldman Sachs as a financial adviser to explore a possible sale of the company.
Sci/Tech,A malicious trojan for phones based on Nokia #39;s Series 60 smartphone platform disguised as shareware was revealed late last week.
Sci/Tech,"FIRST video killed the radio star. Now it looks like the video recorder #39;s days could be numbered too, after Britain #39;s biggest electrical retailer announced an end to sales of the household gadget."
Sci/Tech,"ICQ and Mail2World are teaming up on a new e-mail service that includes spam filtering, virus scan and e-mail translation. ICQ is one of America Online #39;s very popular consumer instant mail "
Sports, Seahawks wide receiver Koren Robinson was suspended for four games today for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy.
Sports, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Koren Robinson has been suspended without pay for four games by the league for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
World,"More than 30 aid workers have been airlifted to safety from a town in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region after fighting broke out and their base was bombed, a British charity says."
World,"CARTAGENA, Colombia President Bush is shrugging off a pair of security flaps during his just-concluded visit to Chile. In one incident, Chilean security guards barred Bush #39;s Secret Service detail from a dinner "
World," TORONTO (CP)   A significant number of seniors are being shortchanged by the Canada Pension Plan, with the estimated underpayments totalling about  #36;1 billion, says a new report released Monday."
World," A powerful earthquake shook much of New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, but emergency services said they had no immediate reports of injury or significant damage."
World," Defying President Bush, Reps. Duncan Hunter and James Sensenbrenner  #151; who led opposition dooming legislation based on the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations  #151; said they won't change their minds without Senate concessions."
World," Yasser Arafat's nephew arrived in Paris on Sunday to collect the Palestinian leader's medical records, which could explain the cause of his death. Nasser al Kidwa, who is also the Palestinian representative to the United Nations, would not say when he would collect the records."
World,"Under a security web of warplanes, battleships and 15,000 troops, President Bush praised Colombia's battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas Monday and pledged to keep U.S. aid flowing so ""this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists."""
Business,"XSTRATA, the diversified miner, will have to increase its A\$7.4 billion (3.1 billion) bid for WMC Resources if it is to succeed, analysts have said."
Business,"TiVo, maker of digital television recorders, said Monday that its quarterly net loss widened as it boosted spending to acquire customers, but the number of subscribers to its fee-based television service rose sharply."
Business,"HERSHEY, Pa. - Hershey Foods Corp. has agreed to acquire Manua Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. from private equity investment firm Shansby Group to strengthen its snack offerings."
Business,"If investors thought things could only get better for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD:NYSE - news - research) after its disastrous summer, Monday #39;s third-quarter debacle proved them wrong."
Business,"The Pantagraph #39;s parent company, Pulitzer Inc., which also owns the Post-Dispatch in St. Louis and 12 other daily newspapers, may be for sale according to a Friday report by the Reuters news service."
Business,"At \$100, the stock would trade at 37 times the broker #39;s calendar 2006 earnings for the company.  quot;While this multiple is a premium to the comp group, we believe it is warranted given "
Sci/Tech,It was once as chic as a Walkman the size of a house brick and as tricky to work out as a Rubik #39;s cube - but the end appears nigh for the humble videotape recorder.
Sci/Tech,"Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor of the Kazaa file-sharing software, on Monday launched its latest version which enables users to make free online calls anywhere in the world."
Sports,"Tottenham Hotspur slumped to their sixth defeat on the spin at Villa Park, deservedly undone by a fine display of penalty-box pyrotechnics from Nolberto Solano, whose goal "
Sports,"Robinson has been suspended without pay for the next four Seahawks games for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy, according to a statement from the NFL released this afternoon."
Sports,MADRID : Real Madrid club captain Raul said the nine-times European Champions had already got their 3-0 thrashing by bitter rivals Barcelona out of their system.
World,"The United Nations Security Council, fresh from a rare session in Kenya to speed up efforts to resolve civil wars in Sudan, today visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), another conflict-riven country where the world body is seeking to bring "
Sports, Rene Portland is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons during her 25th year as Penn State's women's basketball coach.
Sports, New York Yankees outfielder  Gary Sheffield will have arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his  ailing left shoulder.
Business," TiVo Inc., maker of digital television recorders, on Monday posted a wider quarterly net loss, as it boosted spending to achieve a sharp increase in new subscribers to its fee based TV service."
Business," Hershey Foods Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HSY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HSY.N</A> on  Monday said it would acquire Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. from  a private investor group for  $112.4 million, plus debt, as the  chocolate maker looks to add products that appeal to  health conscious consumers."
Business,China's President in Hu is in Havana for talks expected to centre on Chinese investment in Cuba's metal and telecoms.
Business," The U.S. cattle industry anxiously awaited government test results, expected as early as Monday, that will determine if the United States has a second case of the deadly mad cow disease, industry officials said."
Business,"We consume more every year, and the building industry is no exception. But more complex buildings are creating bigger problems when it comes to dealing with waste."
Business,"HARTFORD -- Hartford is one of the smallest of the nation #39;s big cities, but when it comes to crime the Connecticut capital ranks as the 7th most dangerous city in the country."
Business,"NEW YORK The NASD on Monday said that it had permanently barred Frank Quattrone, the former star banker, from the securities industry for refusing to testify in an NASD investigation of his role in possible document destruction and obstruction of justice."
Business,"American Airlines, the world #39;s largest carrier, said Monday that it would delay the deliveries of 54 Boeing planes to save \$2.7 billion through 2010."
Business,"NEW YORK US stocks reversed course and rose Monday, helped by an optimistic target for Apple Computer shares, but high energy costs remained a worry as oil prices crept back toward \$50 a barrel."
Business,The Boise Airport is bracing for the two busiest travel days of the year on Wednesday and Sunday. Travelers are advised to arrive at least two hours before their departure time.
Sci/Tech,"As the number of downloads of Mozilla Foundation #39;s open source browser Firefox 1.0 continues to soar (4.7 hits by Nov. 19), people are asking what will established browsers do in response?"
World," British security services have foiled an Al Qaeda plot to fly planes into targets in London in a September 11 style attack, Britain's independent ITV News network reported."
Sci/Tech," Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor of the Kazaa file sharing software, on Monday launched its latest version which enables users to make free online calls anywhere in the world."
Sports," Edgerrin James is back to his old ways. Eluding tacklers with knee buckling cuts and spins, dropping his shoulder to finish runs, he's giving the Indianapolis Colts the runner they need to keep defenses honest."
Sci/Tech," Adobe unveils Acrobat 7.0 Adobe Systems has launched Version 7.0 of its Acrobat family of desktop applications. Enhancements to the software allow users to leverage Acrobat 7.0 and Adobe PDF for processes such as assembling documents from multiple sources, creating forms, and secure collaboration. Acrobat 7.0 tightens integration with Adobe LiveCycle software for connecting document services with businesses processes. The integration allows Acrobat 7.0 Professional users to create XML and PDF forms that can be integrated into back end systems. Also announced was Adobe Reader 7.0 client software, which facilitates Reader users #8217; participation in document reviews and access to Yahoo Search functions. Acrobat 7.0 Professional is priced at  #36;449; existing users can upgrade for  #36;159. Acrobat 7.0 Standard is priced at  #36;299; upgrades are priced at  #36;99. Acrobat 7.0, Adobe Systems"
Sports,"HAVING shown a snobbish disdain for the notion of winning ugly, Tottenham Hotspur now appear addicted to the new artform of losing pretty."
Sports,"MONACO: Former France great Didier Deschamps has been a coach for a little over two seasons, and it is only now the man who has won almost everything in football is finding that the going can get tough at the top."
Sports,"BRONX, NY (Ticker) -- New York Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield, who finished second in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder Tuesday."
Sports, Indiana Pacers officials backed their players as the National Basketball Association rang with recriminations in the wake of a violent brawl between Pacers players and fans in Detroit.
Sports," Gabe Kapler became the first player to leave the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a one year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo."
World,PARIS Yasser Arafat #39;s death remained a mystery Monday when his nephew said he could not rule out that the Palestinian leader had been poisoned.
World,JERUSALEM Military prosecutors on Monday charged an army captain with five separate offenses following accusations by fellow soldiers that he repeatedly shot a 13-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl to make sure she was dead.
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Inc.  is set to name IBM software sales head John Swainson as chief executive, completing a seven month search to replace indicted former CEO Sanjay Kumar, sources said on Monday."
Sports, Here's some advice from the Capital One Bowl for Iowa fans thinking about reserving flights to Orlando: Book them.
World, EDMONTON (CP)   Alberta's political future was in the hands of voters as the Progressive Conservatives sought a 10th consecutive election victory on Monday. Premier Ralph Klein   who was seeking a fourth mandate   appeared relaxed when he arrived at a Calgary Elbow polling station to cast his ballot.
Sci/Tech, Troubled business software company Computer Associates International Inc. reportedly has selected longtime IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive.
Sci/Tech," U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday as a dramatically raised price target for Apple Computer Inc. shares spilled over to other technology stocks, and a rally in crude oil stalled as traders took profits."
Sci/Tech," A survey of the world's oceans is turning up more than two new species of fish a week and revealing huge trans ocean migration routes by creatures from turtles to tuna, scientists say."
Sci/Tech," Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor  of the Kazaa file sharing software, on Monday launched its  latest version which enables users to make free online calls  anywhere in the world."
Business," U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday as  a dramatically raised price target for Apple Computer Inc.  shares spilled over to other technology stocks, and a rally in  crude oil stalled as traders took profits."
Sci/Tech,Online intruders hit a server owned by advertising host Falk and use it to distribute a destructive program via banner ads.
Sci/Tech,"Security managers in government agencies are most worried about patches and the poor quality of commercial software, a survey finds."
Business,A General Electric (nyse: GE - news - people ) subsidiary announced it would acquire the transportation financing unit of Citigroup (nyse: C - news - people ) in a cash deal worth approximately \$4.4 billion.
Business,"Toys R Us #39; (TOY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) earnings report on Monday was nothing special, but some traders think the company #39;s upcoming holiday sale season could be impressive."
Sports,"THE previous time that Steven Gerrard was in Monaco, it was three years ago as the tyro at the heart of a Liverpool team contesting the European Super Cup final, which would yield his fifth winners medal in a heady six-month period."
Sports,"San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - San Jose State head football coach Fitz Hill announced his resignation, effective at season #39;s end."
Sports,"The Red Sox lost the first member of their world-championship team Monday when free-agent outfielder Gabe Kapler agreed to a one-year contract with Japan #39;s premier franchise, the Yomiuri Giants."
Sports, Mike Mularkey is shrugging off St. Louis coach Mike Martz's accusations that Buffalo players took cheap shots during their win over the Rams.
World,"BRUSSELS European Union nations agreed Monday to create about a dozen elite battle groups to intervene in international crises, in what defense ministers called an important step in extending the bloc #39;s military reach."
Sports, The Texas Longhorns might want to forget about the Bowl Championship Series. It looks like the BCS has all but forgotten them.
Sports," CLEMSON, S.C. (Sports Network) - NBA commissioner David  Stern isn't the only one coming down hard on brawling."
Sports,It often seems as if Ron Artest cannot help being at the center of a storm.
Business," Oracle Corp. on Monday again  asked PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors to rescind an  anti takeover provision, as the two business software makers  prepared to return to court this week to address one of the  final barriers to the  $9.2 billion takeover bid."
Business," Final U.S. government tests on an  animal suspected of having mad cow disease were not yet  complete, the U.S. Agriculture Department said, with no  announcement on the results expected on Monday."
Business,"Apple Computer shares jumped to fresh four-year highs in the US overnight, as the popularity of its iPod digital music player spurred a Wall Street analyst to nearly double his price target on the stock."
Business,"TORONTO, (Nov. 22, 2004) -- About 3,800 UPS Canada employees, represented by the Canadian Council of Teamsters, have gone on strike."
Sci/Tech,"For years, experts have argued over who killed President John Kennedy and whether it was the work of a lone gunman. Now, after four decades of endless speculation, a "
Sci/Tech,"Routemaster buses, red telephone boxes, high street bank branches - are becoming endangered species, nostalgic protests inevitably follow."
Sci/Tech,"Jennifer Wilson, vice president of marketing and data at e-mail performance management firm Return Path, said there is still plenty of interest in new e-mail services."
Sci/Tech,"Members of Microsoft #39;s Developer Network got a sneak peek at Microsoft #39;s Avalon windowing elements technology last week. Avalon, which will make the user interface much more than just a "
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker Broadcom said Monday that has released new technology that increases the range of 802.11g chipsets by as much as 50 percent.
Sci/Tech,Trapeze Networks Inc. this week will announce upgrades to its wireless LAN switch software that make it easier to deliver and manage public and private WLAN services over the same infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,SOUTH KOREA  #39;S LG Electronics said it had embarked on production of the world #39;s largest plasma display panel (PDP) flat television screen.
Sports,Tottenham coach Martin Jol felt his side were denied a clear-cut penalty as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat away to Aston Villa.  quot;I was maybe 80 yards away but to me it looked a definite penalty after the challenge 
Sports,"Boston Red Sox outfielder Gabe Kapler has signed with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan, opting for the chance to play every day over a return to the World Series champions."
Sports,"While elder brother Peyton continues his relentless assault on the record books, Eli Manning took his first steps towards a stellar career in the NFL on Sunday, when he made his first start "
Sports,Mike Mularkey is shrugging off St. Louis coach Mike Martz #39;s accusations that Buffalo players took cheap shots during their win over the Rams.
Sports,"Omar Minaya officially locked up Kris Benson for the next three seasons on Monday, but the Mets general manager couldn #39;t say for certain whether Al Leiter would join him in the rotation in 2005."
World," The tempest over Prince Charles' views on upward mobility was all a misunderstanding, the heir to the throne said Monday, insisting he had not said that people should ""know their place""  #151; and by implication, trim their ambitions to match their social rank."
World,The suspension fulfills a pledge Iran made earlier this month and came days ahead of a key meeting of the agency #39;s board to judge Tehran #39;s compliance with the agency #39;s investigation into nearly two decades of hidden nuclear activities.
World,"Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, yesterday backed France #39;s European Commissioner, Jacques Barrot, and said he had no regrets over his handling of a dramatic showdown with MEPs last month."
World, A top UN aid official warned that the number of people chased from their homes in Sudan's strife torn Darfur region would reach two million by next month.
World, Japan's financial markets were closed Tuesday for a national holiday. Markets will reopen on Wednesday.
Sports,Detroit's Ben Wallace will not appeal the six-game suspension the NBA gave him for his involvement in Friday night's brawl with the Pacers.
Business,"With PeopleSoft stocksholders reportedly tendering some 60 percent of the company #39;s shares, Oracle is pressing forward with its proposed hostile takeover."
Sports,"Miyazaki, Japan (Sports Network) - Tiger Woods shot a three-under 67 on Sunday to easily win the Dunlop Phoenix by eight strokes. Woods completed the tournament at 16-under-par 264."
Sports,"  For only the second time in school history, Navy is going to a bowl in back to back seasons. Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk announced Monday that the team has accepted an invitation "
World,"NABLUS, 22 November 2004 - More than 80 percent of Palestinians believe that veteran leader Yasser Arafat died as a result of poisoning and not from natural causes, a poll published yesterday revealed."
World," Military prosecutors have issued a five count indictment against an Israeli officer who comrades say repeatedly shot a 13 year old Palestinian girl to make sure that she was dead, a military spokeswoman said Monday."
World," Under a security web of warplanes, battleships and 15,000 troops, President Bush praised Colombia's battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas Monday and pledged to keep U.S. aid flowing so ""this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists."""
World, SEEING RED: The government deficit is so big that the just passed  #36;388 billion bill financing almost every federal agency in 2005 could be eliminated and there would still be red ink.
World,"Americans are optimistic about the next four years, but they have reservations about President Bush's agenda."
World,"The men and women with smiles on their faces and drinks in their hands had come a long way for dinner -- all the way from Iraq, in fact."
Business," Software giant Oracle Corp. #39;s shares dipped while the stock of its rival, PeopleSoft, rose ahead of a court battle this week over PeopleSoft #39;s resistance to Oracle #39;s 18 month old takeover bid."
Business,Xstrata #39;s \$4.97-a-share cash offer is the same price rejected by WMC #39;s board a few weeks ago when the Swiss company made its initial approaches.
Business,"Donald Trump bowed to the inevitable late on Sunday, sending his casino empire into bankruptcy for the second time in its troubled history."
Business,"TiVo Inc., a maker of digital recorders for televisions, on Monday posted a wider third-quarter loss on an investment in subscription acquisition activities, but the company performed better than Wall Street expected."
Sci/Tech,"With its great plains of concrete and endless shopping malls, Long Island would seem an unlikely location for wildlife research. Yet this winter a team of waterfowl biologists will follow "
Sports,"Dwight Yorke, the Birmingham City striker at the centre of a police investigation into alleged racism at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, is upset by the lack of support he "
Sports,"SEVILLE (Spain): A knee-trembling three-foot putt brought the curtain down on Sunday on an extraordinary, topsy-turvy week for England Ryder Cup star Paul Casey."
Sports,"Three former Washington Senators attended Monday #39;s press conference in which city and team officials announced that Washington, DC #39;s new baseball team would be named the Nationals."
Sports,"Northampton, faced with the prospect of ending the first half of the Zurich Premiership programme at the bottom of the table, will trawl the world for a head coach after yesterday #39;s sacking of Alan Solomons."
Sports," Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield will have arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his left shoulder, which didn't improve after two weeks of rehabilitation."
World,"IRAN formally suspended its controversial uranium-enrichment programme yesterday, but doubts remain about its true intentions. The United States is convinced that Tehran is engaged in a clandestine nuclear weapons project."
World,Military prosecutors charged an army captain today with five separate offenses after accusations by fellow soldiers that he repeatedly shot a 13-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl to make sure she was dead.
Sports," Navy accepted an invitation to the Emerald Bowl, putting the Midshipmen in the postseason in consecutive years for just the second time in school history."
Business," Mylan Laboratories Inc.'s  board on Monday rebuffed financier Carl Icahn's bid to buy the company, and said it remains committed to its  #36;3.37 billion purchase of brand name drug maker King Pharmaceuticals Inc. ."
Business," Oracle Corp. on Monday again asked PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors to rescind an anti takeover provision, as the two business software makers prepared to return to court this week to address one of the final barriers to the  #36;9.2 billion takeover bid."
Business," McDonald's Corp.  President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell stepped down effective immediately to focus on his cancer treatment, the company said on Monday."
Sports," Jeff Horner scored 11 points in a 4 1/2 minute span of the second half, part of a nine minute stretch when Iowa held No. 12 Louisville without a field goal in the Hawkeyes' 76 71 victory Monday in the opening round of the Maui Invitational."
World, Iran on Monday suspended sensitive nuclear activities that could be used to make a bomb in a move likely to thwart U.S. efforts to report the Islamic Republic to the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions.
Sports," The wrath of David Stern was unleashed, giving Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O #39;Neal a long time   extremely long in Artest #39;s case   to ponder the error of their ways."
Sports,"Peru midfielder Nolberto Solano helped Aston Villa to a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, handing the London club sixth straight league defeat Monday in the PremierLeague."
Sports,"ALEX FERGUSON believes there is still one gaping omission in his record at Manchester United. As he prepares for his 1,000th game tonight against Lyon in the Champions League he can look back on singles, doubles and trebles."
Sports,"COLUMBIA, SC A source tells The Associated Press that Steve Spurrier will be hired as Lou Holtz #39;s replacement at South Carolina."
Sports,"McLEAN, Va. (SportsTicker) - Wake Forest took over the top spot in the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll but North Carolina and Arizona were the biggest losers."
World,"Marines in Fallujah shot and killed an insurgent who opened fire on them while faking dead Sunday, the 1st Marine Division announced Monday."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Stockwell Day is pointing to a published report that includes the suggestion that Yasser Arafat had AIDS in explaining why he didn't send condolences on the death of the PLO leader.
World," Two third party presidential candidates filed a federal lawsuit Monday to force a recount of Ohio ballots, and a spokesman for the state Democratic Party said it intends to join the suit."
Business,"NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 22: The dollar slipped against the euro on Monday in thin trading after a weekend meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bankers in Berlin offered no concrete measures to stem the dollar #39;s decline."
Business,"WASHINGTON The Pentagon says it #39;s reopening a controversial deal to supply refueling tankers to the Air Force, dealing a blow to Chicago-based Boeing."
Sci/Tech,Users of Nokia #39;s 7610 smart phone and other phones running Symbian #39;s Series 60 software should be aware of a new Trojan program on the Internet.
Sci/Tech,Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades.
Sci/Tech,Bones from the biggest dinosaur so far reported by scientists in Europe have been discovered in the Isle of Wight. A single neck bone from the 125 million to 130 million-year 
Sports,"  Investigators are mulling whether to file criminal charges in connection with the brawl at Friday #39;s Pacers Pistons game, and neither player nor fan will be spared if prosecution is warranted, Oakland County #39;s prosecutor said Monday."
Sports,"LEXINGTON, Ky. Nov 22, 2004 - Kentucky offensive coordinator Ron Hudson resigned Monday after directing one of the worst offenses in college football this season."
Sports,Tony Dorsett was impressed with Curtis Martin the first time he saw the running back suit up for the University of Pittsburgh. Not much has changed since.
Sports,"HENRIK LARSSON is out for the season because of a shattered left knee but Barcelona #39;s manager Frank Rijkaard, while sympathetic to the Swede #39;s plight, won #39;t lose any sleep ahead of tomorrow night #39;s Champions League match against Celtic."
World,"Colin Powell, the outgoing American secretary of state, voiced hopes yesterday for a revival in the Middle East peace process following his first meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in more than 18 months."
World,SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Bahrain last night reiterated His Majesty King Hamad #39;s offer to host an Iraqi political multi-sectarian conference in Manama.
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> said on  Monday President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell had stepped  down to focus on his cancer treatment and that Vice Chairman  Jim Skinner would replace him."
Business," IBM has won a long term contract from  Honeywell worth several hundred million dollars, its largest  military/aerospace engineering contract since IBM exited the  field a decade ago, it said on Monday."
World," Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko pledged a campaign of mass street protests to overturn presidential election results he, and Western countries, say were rigged by a Moscow backed government."
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell stepped down effective immediately to focus on his cancer treatment, the company said on Monday."
Business,"The wild one. Computer Associates International (nyse: CA - news - people ) has named John Swainson as its new chief executive, reports say."
Business,US STOCKS rose yesterday as a higher price target for the shares of Apple Computer generated enthusiasm for technology stocks and investors waved off worry about a decline in the dollar.
Sci/Tech,The Mozilla Foundation has updated the German-language version of Firefox in a bid to defuse a growing controversy over the way its search toolbar handles private customer data.
Sci/Tech,"Logistics support firm Isotrak, whose customers include Tesco and Royal Mail, has used blade servers to expand its computing capacity without enlarging its datacentres."
Sci/Tech,"BONES from the biggest dinosaur ever discovered in the UK have been excavated by fossil hunters on the Isle of Wight, according to scientists."
Sports,Indiana Pacers officials backed their players as the National Basketball Association rang with recriminations in the wake of a violent brawl between Pacers players and fans in Detroit.
Sports,"While there cannot be the slightest doubt that the decision to stage the end-of-season Masters Cup at a modest outdoor arena in Texas for the past two years was a huge mistake, the incandescent play of Switzerland #39;s Roger Federer has preserved the "
Sports,"The Baltimore Ravens have become accustomed to overcoming injuries and off-the-field problems this season, so there was no sense of panic upon learning that running back Jamal Lewis could miss this week #39;s game against the New England Patriots."
World," The ruling Fatah party chose Mahmoud Abbas as its candidate to replace Yasser Arafat as head of the Palestinian Authority in Jan. 9 elections, a Palestinian official said. Abbas, 69, Arafat's longtime deputy as head of the Palestine Liberation Organization, has already been named head of the PLO."
Sci/Tech," A California based pornographer said on Monday it has sued Google Inc. , alleging that its leading Internet search engines are illegally allowing people to view hijacked versions of its nude photos and to access its Web site with stolen passwords."
World,US President George W. Bush has vowed to seek more funding for a sweeping plan to battle cocaine production and defeat heavily armed rebels in Colombia.
Sci/Tech, Growing use of digital music players has cell phone makers singing a happy tune.
Sci/Tech," IBM has won a long term contract from Honeywell worth several hundred million dollars, its largest military/aerospace engineering contract since IBM exited the field a decade ago, it said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," A strong earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday but there were no reports of injuries or major damage, officials and witnesses said."
Sci/Tech," Before the shopping malls, before Levittown and Jones Beach, before the traffic jams on the Long Island Expressway, there were the ducks."
Sci/Tech, A collection of drunken rats is helping University of North Carolina researchers understand how brains repair themselves after chronic drinking  #151; and possibly find new ways to help alcoholics recover full mental capacity.
Sci/Tech,Wondering what your shiny new Nintendo DS looks like on the inside? Lik Sang saves you the voided warranty with a new photo gallery showing a detailed dissection of the new handheld game machine. Missing Links
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices has started to ship the Sempron 3000 chip for budget notebooks.
Sci/Tech,Symbian says the Skulls program that disrupts some cell phones might not be a Trojan horse.
Sci/Tech,"Two former MCI honchos to introduce unlimited domestic calling to any number, plus some international dialing, for about \$16 a month."
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp., the world #39;s largest restaurant chain, said Chief Executive and President Charlie Bell has resigned to focus on his fight against cancer."
Business,"ING Groep, the largest Dutch financial services company, agreed Monday to sell London-based Baring Asset Management to two US buyers."
Sci/Tech,"Traffic, a Scottish firm, has announced a release of JFK game, codenamed JFK Reloaded today. The firm plans to launch the game on the 41st anniversary of Kennedys death."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is hoping its Web-based TV service will attract ageing users to surf the Internet, read e-mail and view digital photos - all without a computer."
Sports, Things are going so well with the surprising San Diego Chargers that they're asking season ticket holders for playoff deposits and one of their least known players is dating Pamela Anderson.
Sports," Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest has admitted that he regrets charging into the stands to fight Detroit Pistons fans last Friday, sparking an ugly brawl that led to his suspension for the rest of the season."
Sports,"John Green of West Bloomfield Township, Mich., shown on a framegrab from WDIV-TV in Detroit, Nov. 22, 2004. County prosecutor David Gorcyca said that Green was the fan who threw a cup that hit Indiana forward "
Sports,"Maui, HI (Sports Network) - Jeff Horner scored 18 points and Pierre Pierce added 16, as Iowa knocked off 12th-ranked Louisville, 76-71, in the opening round of the Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center."
World,"SANTIAGO, Chile-Chinese President Hu Jintao told Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi that his repeated visits to Yasukuni Shrine are the biggest obstacles to improving Japan-China relations."
Sports," Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest  has admitted that he regrets charging into the stands to fight  Detroit Pistons fans last Friday, sparking an ugly brawl that  led to his suspension for the rest of the season."
Sports," MAUI, Hawaii (Sports Network) - Jeff Horner scored 18  points and Pierre Pierce added 16, as Iowa knocked off  12th-ranked Louisville, 76-71, in the opening round of the Maui  Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center."
Sports,"Knicks guard Allan Houston pronounced himself ready to begin scrimmaging, and he could get his first chance later this week."
Sports,"The MetroStars' telephone conference call after M.L.S.'s expansion draft was a lot like the team's disappointing season - snaps, crackles but ultimately no pop."
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks moved modestly higher Monday. Investors are likely to do little trading this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday."
Business,WASHINGTON The Pentagon is reopening a controversial 23 (b) billion dollar deal with Boeing to supply refueling tankers to the Air Force.
Business,AstraZeneca is spending 75 million pounds to take a 20 percent stake in Cambridge Antibody Technology and boost its position in one of the fastest-growing fields of drug research.
Sci/Tech,"based pornographer said on Monday it has sued Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , alleging that its leading Internet search engines are "
Sci/Tech,"Now that we #39;ve beaten Warrior Within, we return to ask Ubisoft some final questions. November 22, 2004 - Prince of Persia: Warrior Within ships December 2 for Xbox, PS2, GameCube, and PC."
Sci/Tech,A Pennsylvania school district thought to be the first school to teach Intelligent Design released a statement on Friday clarifying that its procedural statements to be read as part of its biology curriculum is only an attempt to present a 
Sports," Dirk Nowitzki missed the Dallas Mavericks' game against Minnesota on Monday night and likely will miss three or four more because of a sprained ankle, adding the team's best player to an already lengthy list of hobbling players."
Sports,"Dallas, TX -- Dallas Mavericks All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki is expected to be sidelined 7-to-10 days after an MRI exam Monday revealed a mild left ankle sprain."
World,"PAKISTAN #39;S NATIONAL Assembly has elected Shaukat Aziz as the countrys new prime minister, replacing interim Prime Minister Chaudhri Shujaat, who stepped in when Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali resigned June 28."
Sports," Megan Duffy scored 15 points and Jacqueline Batteast added 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead Notre Dame to a 69 47 victory over Colorado State on Monday night."
World,"Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Cuba's Fidel Castro, as the two communist countries seek closer ties."
World,New measures to fight crime and drugs are expected to be at the heart of the Queen's Speech on Tuesday.
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. CEO Charlie Bell, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May, resigned Monday to focus on his battle with the disease, the company announced."
Business,  Hartford officials are pointing to steadily decreasing crime statistics and an overhauled police department in an attempt to discredit a national survey ranking Hartford the country #39;s seventh dangerous city.
Business,"China recorded more than 320 million subscribers to mobile phone services as of the end of October this year, equivalent to a penetration rate of 24.8 users per 100 persons, according to statistics released by Chinas Ministry of Information Industry."
Sci/Tech,A new video game  quot;JFK Reloaded quot; released at the time which coincides with the 41st anniversary of Kennedy #39;s murder stirs up so much controversy that even its producers can hardly expect.
Sci/Tech,"Users using Symbian operating system based mobile phones (series 60) should be careful about a new application (which can be downloaded from regular shareware and freeware websites) that instills a Trojan, codenamed Skulls."
Sports,Indiana Pacers chief executive Donnie Walsh says the team hasn #39;t decided whether it will appeal the NBA #39;s suspensions of Ron Artest and two other Indiana players following Friday night #39;s brawl in Detroit.
Sports,Football #39;s authorities have called for renewed vigilance against racism in the game following the reported abuse towards Dwight Yorke at Blackburn.
Sports,Masters champion Phil Mickelson and British Open winner Todd Hamilton took two very different roads to get to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
World,(IsraelNN.com) Yasser Arafats nephew Nasser al-Kidwa announced after receiving the late arch terrorists medical records that no poison known to French officials was detected in Yasser Arafats bloodstream.
Business,Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington on Monday disputed a claim that Atlanta is the nation #39;s third most dangerous city. Pennington said crime has gone down since he took over as police chief in 2002.
Business,A southern Indiana county is keeping its hopes up for an economic revival led by Donald Trump #39;s casino even though his casino company has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Sports," Wake Forest celebrated its first appearance at No. 1 with an easy victory. Chris Paul, Eric Williams and Kyle Visser each scored 15 points to lead the Demon Deacons past Yale 99 72 Monday night."
Sports,Trot Nixon couldn #39;t wait to see the Red Sox playoff run on the big screen. The Boston outfielder already knew the ending would be great.
Sports,Seattle receiver Koren Robinson was suspended without pay Monday for the next four games for violating the NFL #39;s substance-abuse policy.
Sports," The NBA's problems cut deeper than image, go further than the fighting in Detroit, and can't be solved simply by suspensions."
World," Fighting near a village in Sudan's crisis plagued Darfur region killed at least 17 people Monday, while helicopters rescued dozens of workers who fled into the bush to escape."
Sports, Daniel Ewing scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and sparked two big runs to help No. 9 Duke pull out a 74 61 victory over pesky Davidson on Monday night at the Charlotte Coliseum.
World," Florida elections officials were lax in their oversight of the company that created a flawed database of felons and dead voters, but there was no intent to disenfranchise anyone, an internal audit of the project found."
Sports,Kenyon Martin made it clear Sunday that he did not hold Rod Thorn responsible for his departure after he spent his first four N.B.A. seasons with the Nets.
World,\Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz says his country stands for peace and dialogue ahead of a visit to India.
Sports," The defending world champion Detroit Pistons will try to get back to the .500 mark tonight, when they travel to New Orleans to battle the struggling Hornets."
World,"Americans are optimistic about the next four years, but they have reservations about President Bush's agenda."
Business,"Oracle has won backing from slightly more than 60 of PeopleSoft Inc. shareholders in its \$9.2 billion hostile takeover. Friday evening, the software maker announced that 228.7 million out of the roughly 376 "
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell had stepped down to focus on his cancer treatment and that Vice Chairman Jim Skinner would replace him."
Sports,"  After three weeks of rest didn #39;t do the trick, Gary Sheffield will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Tuesday."
Sports,Now Henson is waiting like everyone else to find out if he #39;ll soon be the starting quarterback. Coach Bill Parcells today said starter Vinny Testaverde is questionable because of a sore shoulder and back.
Sports,"Gabe Kapler became the first player to leave the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo."
World,"BRUSSELS Jos Manuel Barroso came out fighting here Monday, his first day as president of the European Commission, saying the uncertainty surrounding the incoming commission had not dented the European Union #39;s credibility but was a sign of a growing EU "
Sports," JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Jacksonville Jaguars  quarterback Byron Leftwich expects to be back in the starting  lineup this week when his team travels to Minnesota to take on  the Vikings."
Sports,"HOMESTEAD, Florida (Ticker) -- Kurt Busch overcame a variety of setbacks, including a wheel falling off his car early in Sunday #39;s Ford 400, to clinch the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway."
World,"US President George W Bush has called for a verification into Iran #39;s claims of having suspended uranium enrichment, and having no nuclear weapons ambitions."
Sci/Tech,Far EasTone Telecommunications Co () projects earnings to expand mildly next year as the company #39;s planned third-generation (3G) mobile service is not expected to stimulate business 
Sports,"BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AFP) - England beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third one-day international at the Queens Sports Club to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the four-match series."
Sports,"Chris Paul, Eric Williams and Kyle Visser each scored 15 points to lead the Demon Deacons past Yale 99-72 Monday night. Chris Ellis added 14 points for Wake Forest (3-0), which had five players in double figures."
World,"IRAN yesterday froze sensitive nuclear work, including uranium enrichment, in a move likely to thwart United States efforts to report the Islamic state to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions."
Sports," COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sports Network) - The University of South  Carolina has scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. EST Tuesday  when it is expected to announce that Steve Spurrier will take  over as the school's new head football coach."
Business,"The core shareholder group of the Russian oil company Yukos has launched legal proceedings against the Kremlin under the international energy charter and says it will sue the company that wins its main production unit at auction next month, in a last "
Business,The 242-year-old Baring name is to pass into American ownership after it was sold by the Dutch bank ING which rescued it from collapse nearly a decade ago.
Sports, Trent Green connected with Eddie Kennison on Kansas City's longest pass play of the season and the Chiefs took a 10 7 first quarter lead over New England on Monday night.
Sci/Tech,A new computer game which allows players to recreate the assassination of John F Kennedy has been condemned as  quot;despicable quot; by the former US president #39;s family.
Sci/Tech,"It is being billed as the next VHS versus Betamax, the seminal TV technology culture clash that left millions of pieces of domestic equipment obsolete almost as soon as they had been built."
Sports,"With a new name, a new logo and a new generation of baseball fans, the nation #39;s capital now has a new baseball team, the Nationals."
Sports,"Columbia, SC (Sports Network) - The University of South Carolina has scheduled a news conference for 1 pm (et) Tuesday when it is expected to announce that Steve Spurrier will take over as the school #39;s new head football coach."
Sports,"The Deacons resume Preseason NIT action on Wednesday with a clash against Providence in the semifinals...Wake Forest leads the all-time series with Yale, 5-1."
World,"More than 40 aid workers were dramatically rescued by helicopter yesterday as violence, including aerial bombardments of a town, flared across Sudan #39;s crisis-plagued Darfur region."
Business,SYDNEY: Anglo-Australian mining group BHP Billiton Ltd. said it had completed an off-market share buyback worth A\$2.27b (US\$1.77b).
Sci/Tech,THE family of President John F Kennedy yesterday blasted a video game that lets players simulate his assassination. Glasgow-based Traffic Games has released JFK Reloaded to coincide with the 41st anniversary of the murder in Dallas.
Sci/Tech,"THE latest version of the controversial Kazaa peer-to-peer file swapping platform has appeared with an integrated Skype voice over IP internet phone application, promising free calls between its users."
Sci/Tech,"Dilithium Networks announced that NEC has purchased Dilithium Network Analyzer. Dilithium Networks estimates that 80 of 3G Mobile operators, network equipment vendors, and handset manufacturers use Dilithium "
Sports,"Sir Paul McCartney has been named the featured performer at next year #39;s Super Bowl halftime show, to be shown on the Fox network on Feb 6. Janet Jackson #39;s duet with Justin Timberlake caused a ruckus at the show this year, when she bared her breast."
Sports,The new coach of the Georgetown men #39;s basketball team was greeted with chants of  quot;JT3! quot; as he stepped onto the MCI Center court before the Hoyas #39; season opener against Temple last night.
World,"Asif Ali Zardari, the husband of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was released Monday on \$16,900 bail on the last of numerous corruption charges that have kept him in prison since 1996."
Sci/Tech," HP says it has certified its complete business line of desktops, workstations and notebooks on Novell's Linux Desktop. It will sell and support the distribution to volume customers."
World," Three U.N. workers kidnapped in Afghanistan have been released unharmed after more than three weeks in captivity, Afghan officials said Tuesday."
Sports,England #39;s Lee Westwood leads South Africa #39;s Retief Goosen by one shot going into the final day of the Nedbank Challenge in Sun City.
World," EDMONTON (CP)   Alberta's Progressive Conservatives set a new benchmark for electoral success Monday, winning a record 10th consecutive majority government."
Sports, Kickoff for the regular season finale between No. 10 Boise State and Nevada has been moved back to 4:45 p.m. PST Saturday to accommodate a national television audience.
Sci/Tech," A pod of dolphins circled protectively round a group of New Zealand swimmers to fend off an attack by a great white shark, media reported on Tuesday."
World,"Iraqi forces will protect polling places during the coming elections, but there are far fewer trained security officers than needed."
World,Medical researchers said the U.S. needs a system independent of the F.D.A. to detect harmful effects of drugs already on the market.
World," China plans to release a prominent imprisoned dissident this week, cutting short his sentence in an apparent ""conciliatory gesture"" by the government of President Hu Jintao, a human rights group said Tuesday."
World," Peru should call in the International Court of Justice to rule on its request for the extradition of former President Alberto Fujimori from Japan, state attorney Nelly Calderon said on Sunday, expressing frustration at Japan's failure to act so far."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released an update to resolve a buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 6, which could allow attackers to run arbitrary code and take control of vulnerable systems."
Business,"Crude oil futures edged up toward \$50 a barrel today amid renewed fears over winter supplies. Light sweet crude for delivery in January traded at \$49.49 a barrel at midday in Europe, up 60 cents from the contract #39;s "
Business,"Fort Worth, Texas-based, American Airlines says it will defer 54 of 56 Boeing aircraft scheduled for delivery between 2006 and 2010, American said Monday."
Business,"(11-22-2004) - The San Diego area is expected to be the fifth most-popular destination when an estimated 2.85 million Southern Californians travel this Thanksgiving holiday, the Auto Club reported Monday."
Business,"Steve Case, America Online Inc. #39;s former chairman, bought a majority stake in Exclusive Resorts LLC, a two-year-old luxury travel company, and signed on as the company #39;s chairman."
Business,"MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- Plans for a NASCAR race track in Snohomish County crashed and burned Monday, when local leaders advised International Speedway Corp."
Sci/Tech,Sending people to the moon and Mars is no longer just President Bush #39;s vision. It #39;s officially the United States #39; new mission in space.
Sci/Tech,"A lackluster FPS that #39;s lacking in almost every category, this Bond is by no means golden. November 22, 2004 - In a fall season slammed with AAA first-person shooters, Electronic Arts #39; move to release GoldenEye "
Sports,"RENO, Nev. Nov 22, 2004 - Kickoff for the regular-season finale between No. 10 Boise State and Nevada has been moved back to 4:45 pm PST Saturday to accommodate a national television audience."
World,"Fighting near a village in Sudan #39;s crisis-plagued Darfur region killed at least 17 people Monday, while helicopters rescued dozens of workers who fled into the bush to escape."
World,"Three foreign UN workers held in Afghanistan since Oct. 28 were freed on Tuesday, government officials said.  quot;They were released a while back this morning, quot; said a government official, who "
Sports," Luke Schenscher made a pair of free throws with 25.9 seconds left, B.J. Elder made three 3 pointers in the final nine minutes and No. 3 Georgia Tech survived a scare from Illinois Chicago with a 60 59 victory Monday night."
World," Hungary plans to send troops to Iraq next summer under a NATO training mandate, Defence Minister Ferenc Juhasz said, a week after parliament voted to pull its contingent out by the year's end."
Sports, Dallas Mavericks All Star forward  Dirk Nowitzki is expected to be sidelined 7 to 10 days after an  MRI exam Monday revealed a mild left ankle sprain.
Sports,"South Carolina and Clemson said they would decline postseason bowl bids because of their brawl Saturday, and that means Lou Holtz has coached his final game."
World,"The UN welcomes plans by the military government to free some 4,000 prisoners, including political detainees."
World,"Under a security web of warplanes, ships and 15,000 troops, President Bush praised Colombia's battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas Monday and pledged to keep U.S. aid flowing so ""this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists."""
Business,"_December 2002: Jack M. Greenberg retires after four years as chairman and CEO as the company struggles to emerge from a deep, two-year slump."
Business,"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
World,Investigators in China have ruled out terrorism in the crash of a passenger plane Sunday that claimed the lives of 54 people. State media said Monday that investigators sent from Beijing hadn #39;t determined 
Business,"The McDonald #39;s Corporation, the world #39;s largest restaurant chain, announced yesterday that Charles H. Bell was resigning as chief executive to focus on his battle with cancer, and "
Business,"It was a bad day yesterday for the doughnut maker Krispy Kreme, a Wall Street darling just a year ago. Reporting its third-quarter earnings, the company, based in Winston-Salem, NC, said "
Business,"CNN announced another change in its top management yesterday, appointing Jonathan Klein, who used to be the No. 2 executive at CBS News, as president of the company #39;s domestic network."
Business,"For 10 months, the windows at FAO Schwarz, the once-fabled toy store and tourist attraction on Fifth Avenue, have been shrouded in paper, disappointing out-of-town visitors, intriguing retail "
Sci/Tech,"one years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was gunned down during a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Now, a British video game company recreates one of the darkest moments in recent US political history."
Sci/Tech,"ST. JOHNS, Antigua, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In a perfect example of Americana pop culture phenomenon, a grilled cheese sandwich that bears the image of the Virgin Mary has been sold on eBay to Internet casino GoldenPalace."
Sports,"Bonzi Wells had 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute left, to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 93-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night."
World,"An African Union helicopter rescued 45 aid workers, 30 from the Save the Children organization, amid renewed fighting in Sudan #39;s Darfur region Monday."
Business," McDonald's Corp. said on Monday  that Charlie Bell, its 44 year old president and chief  executive, had stepped down to focus on battling cancer just  seven months after assuming the top post at the world's largest  fast food company."
Business," The U.S. dollar rallied against the  euro, Japanese yen and most other currencies on Tuesday, with a  public holiday in Japan and the excessive positions in the  market giving it some respite from the recent heavy selling."
Business,"McDonald's announced that Charles H. Bell was resigning as chief to focus on his battle with cancer, and will be succeeded by James Skinner, the vice chairman."
Business,"CNN appointed Jonathan Klein, who used to be the No..2 executive at CBS News, as president of its domestic network."
Business,"Computer Associates International is expected to announce that its new chief executive will be John Swainson, an I.B.M. executive with strong technical and sales credentials."
Business,The chairman of the appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction over the I.R.S. budget said the measure had been inserted without his knowledge.
Business," Gold hit its highest level in more than 16 years on Tuesday as a steadier dollar failed to cool worries over the currency's outlook, while Asian stocks gained modestly after a solid performance on Wall Street."
Business," McDonald's Corp. said on Monday that Charlie Bell, its 44 year old president and chief executive, had stepped down to focus on battling cancer just seven months after assuming the top post at the world's largest fast food company."
Business, Oil prices slipped on Tuesday but remained well above  #36;48 a barrel as dealers weighed up whether a thin cushion of heating fuel in the United States would be sufficient to meet winter demand.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, gave ground to Chinese pressure Tuesday and said it would allow its workers to set up a trade union."
Business,"S amp;P Equity Research maintained ratings for PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) and Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ). On Saturday, 61 of PeopleSoft shareholders tendered their stock in favor of Oracle #39;s offer of \$24 a share for the company."
Business,"HSBC Holdings PLC is in seeking to gain controlling interest in Korea First Bank, according to a published report. Free! Sign up here to receive our Midday Market Report e-Newsletter!"
Business,"The Big Apples counterfeit-goods industry cost the city \$1.03 billion in lost tax revenue last year, says Comptroller Bill Thompson in a new report."
Sci/Tech,"HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Half of a ten-year-old grilled cheese sandwich said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary has sold on eBay for 28-thousand dollars."
Sci/Tech,"The pathway to greater success may not be through the computers of song-swappers, though undoubtedly they will use the technology."
Sports,"COLUMBIA, SC -- Clemson and South Carolina will not accept bowl bids, punishment for a brawl between players toward the end of Saturday #39;s game, the schools announced Monday."
Sports,"Kevin Garnett made two free throws with 5.9 seconds left then Trenton Hassell blocked Jerry Stackhouse #39;s long jumper at the buzzer, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves an 83-82 victory over Dallas on Monday night in the Mavericks #39; first of several games "
Sports,Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag are back on the pitch on the fourth day of the first Test between India and South Africa in Kanpur #39;s Green Park stadium.
Sports,"Will Bynum might have had to find his own way home if No. 3 Georgia Tech had let this one get away. Luke Schenscher made a pair of free throws with 25.9 seconds left, BJ Elder made three 3-pointers "
Sports, Southern California vs. Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl appears to be three victories away  #151; two by USC and one by the Sooners.
Sports, Retired running back Ricky Williams has turned up in an unlikely spot  #151; at a Northern California school for holistic medicine.
World,"The International Atomic Energy Agency has started to supervise Iran #39;s suspension of the issue of Uranium nuclear enrichment program, but says it will be days before the agency can confirm that the Tehran has fully complied."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Nov 22: Former prime minister and chairperson of the Pakistan People #39;s Party (PPP) Benazir Bhutto has hailed the Supreme Court verdict granting bail to her husband Asif Ali Zardari as a  #39;triumph of justice #39;."
World,US President George W. Bush on Monday reofferred the backup for Colombian President Alvaro Uribe in his war against drug production and rebels nationwide.
World," A senior Chinese central bank official has warned the United States not to blame other countries for its own economic difficulties, a report said."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. stock jumped to a four year high Monday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating ""wildfire word of mouth marketing"" for its Mac computers and other products."
World," Three foreign United Nations workers kidnapped and held hostage in Afghanistan for three weeks were released, police and officials told AFP."
Business," Gold hit its highest level in more  than 16 years on Tuesday as a steadier dollar failed to cool  worries over the currency's outlook, while Asian stocks gained  modestly after a solid performance on Wall Street."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc., the world's  biggest retailer, gave ground to Chinese pressure Tuesday and  said it would allow its workers to set up a trade union."
Business,"Congress last week passed legislation that extends by three years the prohibition of states and localities from imposing  quot;discriminatory quot; taxes on electronic commerce, and the ban on Internet access taxes."
Sci/Tech,JFKReloaded.com recreates the last few moments of the President #39;s life and challenges participants to help disprove any conspiracy theory by recreating the three shots that Lee Harvey Oswald made from the infamous sixth floor of the Dallas book depository 
Sports,"Nobby Solano struck a spectacular winner for Villa, but Spurs boss Martin Jol insisted:  quot;I think we are in for a good spell soon."
Sports,"Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s 1,000th match as manager of Manchester United could be especially memorable with the Red Devils needing just a point against Lyon on Tuesday to reach the second phase of the Champions League."
Sports,"MIYAZAKI, Japan (Ticker) - Tiger Woods needed nine months but is back in the winner #39;s circle. Woods used a final-round 3-under-par 67 Sunday to post an emphatic eight-stroke victory at the Dunlop Phoenix."
Sports," Kevin Garnett just missed out on a triple double with 21 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a gritty 83 82 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday."
World,"SANTIAGO, Nov 21 (AFP) - During his first visit to Chile, US President George W. Bush rescued a bodyguard scuffling with local security and -- with a slip of the tongue -- moved Iraq #39;s newly announced elections from January to June."
Sports,"Stung by last year #39;s Janet Jackson-Justin Timberlake nipple-baring, the folks behind the next Super Bowl halftime show scoured the earth for the least-offensive performer known to man."
Sports,Lyon playmaker Juninho would prefer three points from Saturdays French League clash with Auxerre to victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight.
Sports,"Kanpur: After Murali Kartik on Sunday, it was the turn of two senior India spinners to criticise the Green Park wicket. South Africa put up a huge 510 for 9 declared in the first innings and India - led "
Business," Spending in Eastern Europe and Asia  is expected to lead a recovery in the global technology market  over the next three years, according to an industry report  released Tuesday."
Business,"The Pentagon will hold a competition to replace its aging fleet of refueling tankers, potentially pitting aerospace giant Boeing Co."
Business,"Congress is letting employers hire 20,000 more foreign high-tech workers under a special visa program after businesses reached the annual ceiling on the first day of the government #39;s fiscal year."
Business,American businesses would face \$105 billion in higher telephone bills during the next 10 years if the Federal Communications Commission deregulates access to the high-capacity loops that serve business customers.
Sports, David Stern would not want to be in charge of a league that needs barriers to separate fans from players. Nor would he follow the lead of European soccer and order games to be played in empty arenas.
Sports,"On the eve of his historic 1,000th match as manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson talked of his European desires.  quot;A European game is probably the perfect tie."
Sports,"The only centers to lead the NBA in scoring in the last 28 seasons are Shaquille O #39;Neal and David Robinson, but the way Phoenix #39;s Amare Stoudemire has been pouring in the points, he could very well be the third."
World,"SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt -- Iraqi officials rejected Arab criticism of US actions in their country, as an international conference on Iraq #39;s future opened Monday."
Sports," Kevin Garnett just missed out on a  triple double with 21 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to  lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a gritty 83 82 road win over  the Dallas Mavericks on Monday."
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. said on Monday that Charlie Bell, its 44-year-old president and chief executive, had stepped down to focus on battling cancer just seven months after "
Business,"Looking to regain its footing, Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) will reportedly tap IBM (Quote, Chart) veteran John Swainson as CEO."
Business,"CNN #39;s US operation has a new boss for the second time in just 14 months. This time it #39;s Jonathan Klein -- former CBS News suit and, more recently, founder and CEO of high-speed Internet news network and video streamer FeedRoom."
Business," Brokerage regulators permanently barred Frank Quattrone from working in the securities industry in any capacity on Monday, saying he displayed  quot;egregious quot; conduct by refusing to testify in an agency investigation into his role in possible "
Business,Shares in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have plummeted by almost 20 after the firm announced a quarterly loss of \$3m due to store closures and poor sales.
Business,"HERSHEY, Pa. Hershey Foods is buying the company that makes Manua Loa Macadamia Nuts, a move designed to boost its snack offerings."
Sci/Tech,"JFK Reloaded, after all, is an online game that deals with the John F. Kennedy assassination and was made available yesterday -- the 41st anniversary of the president #39;s death."
Sci/Tech,"A 10-YEAR-OLD grilled cheese sandwich that a Florida woman says bears the image of the Virgin Mary was back on eBay on Tuesday after the Internet auction house initially cancelled bids that went up to US\$22,000 (\$36,500)."
Sci/Tech,NASA is preparing to eliminate 100 contractor processing jobs at Kennedy Space Center starting Dec. 1 under a 2005 operating plan approved by the shuttle program #39;s manager last week.
Sports,"22.2004. Ex-Beatle and Sir Paul McCartney is set to perform as the featured halftime act at the Super Bowl on Feb. 6. McCartney is following in the footsteps of Janet Jackson, whose wardrobe "
Sports,Lancashire police have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Birmingham #39;s Dwight Yorke suffered racial abuse during Sunday #39;s 3-3 Premiership draw away to Blackburn Rovers.
Sports,Lyon coach Paul le Guen has admitted his side would be happy with a draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. The three-times French champions have assured themselves of qualification for the Champions League 
Sports,"COLUMBIA, SC ---- As South Carolina coach Lou Holtz left the game he #39;s cherished for 33 seasons, he couldn #39;t resist poor-mouthing himself one last time."
Sports,"Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) of Russia deflects the shot of New Orleans Hornets forward PJ Brown (42) from behind during the first quarter Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, in Salt Lake City."
Sports,"City and team officials announced at a Monday press conference at the Main Hall in Union Station that Washington, DC #39;s baseball team would be named the Nationals."
Sports,"Joe Johnson registered 11 points for the Suns, who posted a season-low 12 points in the third quarter...Tyson Chandler finished with 10 points and nine boards for the Bulls, who fell to 0-6 on the road this season...Casey Jacobsen and Leandro Barbosa "
Sports,"Memphis, TN -- Bonzi Wells scored a season-high 26 points, hitting the go-ahead three-pointer with under a minute to play, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 93-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs at FedEx Forum."
World,"ISLAMABAD: After the historical Supreme Court verdict to free Zardari on bail, PPP stalwarts have stepped-up efforts to persuade the spouse of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto to lead anti-government rallies slated to begin from Peshawar on December 6, under the "
World,A fresh row is threatening to mar the first day in office of the new European Commission on Monday. France #39;s commissioner Jacques Barrot is under fire for failing to disclose a previous conviction for embezzlement.
Business,An attempt to block the Bush administration's proposed changes in overtime rules was killed before the 2005 spending bill received final congressional approval over the weekend.
Business,Radio One Inc.'s chief executive said Monday his \$56 million acquisition of popular radio personality Tom Joyner's morning show will help stave off the threat of Internet and satellite radio in the urban radio market.
Business,Rubber now dominates farming and ties this settlement of 216 people to China's industrial boom.
Business,"The Pentagon will hold a competition to replace its aging fleet of refueling tankers, potentially pitting aerospace giant Boeing Co. against its European rival in a multibillion-dollar military competition."
Business,Securities industry regulators barred former investment banker Frank P. Quattrone Monday from ever working in the securities industry again.
Business,Key lawmakers will try to amend the state constitution to curtail the governor's ability to sell off state-owned properties -- especially land bought in the name of preservation.
Sci/Tech,"In the wake of the NBA's big basketbrawl, the Internet served its predictable role, offering up..."
Business,"The Swiss mining company Xstrata began a hostile \$5.8 billion bid for the Australian mining company WMC Resources yesterday, in what analysts said could turn into an international bidding war "
Business,"Crude oil futures fell slightly Monday as traders speculated that slower economic growth next year might ease global oil demand. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude "
Business,"SAN FRANCSICO (CBS.MW) -- McDonald #39;s Corp. said late Monday that President and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bell, who has been battling cancer, has stepped down effective immediately."
Business,The casino empire of Donald J. Trump has filed for bankruptcy protection after months of negotiations with bondholders over restructuring a crushing debt.
Business,"A drop in oil prices spurred an afternoon stock rally yesterday, bringing investors back into the market despite lingering concerns over the strength of the dollar and the nation #39;s trade deficit."
Business,"Frank P. Quattrone, the former star investment banker who was found guilty of obstruction of justice, has been barred from the securities industry for life by regulators who contend "
Business,"The board of Mylan Laboratories rebuffed the financier Carl C. Icahn #39;s bid to buy the company yesterday, saying it remained committed to acquiring the brand-name drug maker King Pharmaceuticals."
Business,"Ata security checkpoint recently at the Fort Lauderdale airport, Patti LuPone, the singer and actress, recalled, she was instructed to remove articles of clothing."
Sci/Tech,Wondering what your shiny new Nintendo DS looks like on the inside? Lik Sang saves you the trouble--and voided warranty--with a new online...
Sci/Tech,"Sick of all the analogies of surfing the Web to actual surfing? Well, here's a literal one for..."
Sci/Tech,"The grilled cheese sandwich that launched a thousand or more eBay hits was sold to the highest bidder Monday for \$28,000. The sandwich, said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary, was first offered up for sale "
Sci/Tech,Broadcom has rolled out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of existing Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent.
Sci/Tech,The focus of this action-packed game shifts from that of 007 himself to the corrupt underworld and its criminal masterminds. Players wreak havoc as they make their unrelenting rise through the ranks of villainy.
Sci/Tech,"November 22, 2004 - By now, you should already know that Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is going to reveal a more serious, a more aggressive main character that kicks 50 more ass than he did in the previous game."
Sports,The Expos were rechristened the Washington Nationals yesterday with a few glitches and a tussle - but just in time for the Christmas shopping season.
Sports," Corey Dillon rushed for a pair of touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots clipped the Kansas City Chiefs 27 19 before a crowd of 78,431 at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday."
Sports,"Kevin Garnett just missed out on a triple-double with 21 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a gritty 83-82 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday."
Sports,"Temple junior guard Mardy Collins, a preseason All-Atlantic 10 selection, clearly was the best player on the floor. Whenever Georgetown attempted to challenge the Owls #39; lead, Collins silenced the Hoyas #39; run with a shot from the outside."
Sports,"One more loss with the Browns and Butch Davis could be going back to college. Cleveland #39;s embattled coach might be running out of time to keep his NFL job, which has been slipping away with every defeat."
Sci/Tech,Can computers get along fine without writers? Word is they just might. In an essay in the New York Times...
World,"Armed with Yasser Arafat #39;s weighty medical dossier, his nephew blamed Israel for the Palestinian leader #39;s death and refused yesterday to squelch rumors of poisoning -ven though "
World,"Less than two weeks after the Sudanese government and rebels reached a partial agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Darfur, two clashes in that western Sudan "
Sci/Tech,"The traditional competition for U.S. offshore outsourcing business was between nations. That's about to change, according to a new study."
Sci/Tech,New venture in India raises questions about the evolution of offshore outsourcing.
Sports, Corey Dillon ran for a pair of touchdowns and Tom Brady threw for 315 yards as the New England Patriots registered a 27 19 win over the Chiefs in the Monday night game in Kansas City.
Sports, Corey Dillon ran for a pair of  touchdowns and Tom Brady threw for 315 yards as the New England  Patriots registered a 27 19 win over the Chiefs in the Monday  night game in Kansas City.
World," Three foreign U.N. workers held hostage  in Afghanistan were freed unharmed Tuesday, almost four weeks  after they were abducted at gunpoint on the streets of the  capital Kabul, the United Nations said."
World," Gunmen killed a Sunni Muslim  cleric in the city of Miqdadiya Tuesday, the second such  killing in Iraq in as many days, witnesses and hospital  officials said."
World,Hong Kong investigates after TV programmes beamed into China are allegedly hacked into by Falun Gong.
Sci/Tech,Worthington Industries CIO Jonathan Dove tells Computerworld that he sees the role of the CIO changing.
Sci/Tech,"How forthcoming are search engines in disclosing their paid placement and paid inclusion policies?  They're better than they were a couple of years ago, but there's still room for improvement, according to a prominent watchdog group."
Business,"XSTRATA saw its shares fall 1.4 per cent yesterday after the London-listed miner said it was taking its A\$7.4 billion (3.12bn) offer for Australias WMC Resources hostile, following a rebuff from the WMC board last month."
Business,"NEWARK, NJ - Patrons of Donald Trump #39;s gambling halls probably won #39;t notice, but his casino empire is now in bankruptcy after months of negotiations with bondholders over a crushing \$1.8 billion debt."
Business,TROUBLED business software company Computer Associates has reportedly selected long-time IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive.
Business,"CNN News Group on Monday said it has tapped an online media CEO and news veteran as its new president overseeing US news, just a little over a year after hiring a former local TV newsman to run its domestic operations."
Business,"A traveler bound for a Thanksgiving feast at Aunt Louise #39;s house upstate can go online for directions or receive one-on-one attention, and a highlighted map, from Kristin Johnson and Liz Singleton."
Business,"Citigroup said Monday it agreed to sell its truck-financing business to GE Commercial Finance for \$4.4 billion, concluding a recent spate of divestitures in its leasing operations."
Business,"The federal government has long imposed unique ethical responsibilities on its contractors. Following the defense procurement scandals of the 1980s such as Operation Ill Wind, Congress considerably increased "
Sci/Tech,"People find weird ways of raising controversies. And most of the time it is aimed to get cheap and free publicity from the media. Same concept has been used by the Scotland-based Traffic Games, which developed a game on John F Kennedy named JFK Reloaded."
Sports,"For some reason, noon just comes way too early, and making it to campus is a struggle. I thought one of my professors was going to be a stickler about it and dock me some points, but I had a talk with him to calm him down."
Sports,"Major League Baseball #39;s Washington, DC franchise finally got a name Monday, nearly two months after the team relocated from Montreal."
Sports,"Jeremiah Trotter got his revenge Sunday, leading an Eagles defense that pounded the Redskins - the team that released Trotter this summer."
World,"They were released a while back this morning, said a government official, who did not want to be identified, adding that he had no more details."
Business," Gold hit its highest level in more  than 16 years Tuesday as a steadier dollar failed to cool  worries over the currency's outlook, while Asian stocks gained  after a solid performance on Wall Street."
Business,Hartford officials are pointing to steadily decreasing crime statistics and an overhauled police department in an attempt to discredit a national survey ranking Hartford the country #39;s seventh-dangerous city.
Business,"Tyler airlines are gearing up for the beginning of holiday travel, as officials offer tips to help travelers secure tickets and pass through checkpoints with ease."
World, Anecdotal evidence of public criticism of
Sports,"Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Lee Nailon finished with 16 points, hitting a pair of free throws to put the Hornets ahead with 1:42 remaining, lifting New Orleans to its first win of the season, 76-75, over the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center."
World,"Islamabad: Asif Ali Zardari, husband of former Premier Benazir Bhutto, has said that his release from jail after eight years was not part of any deal with the government, even as he vowed to continue his struggle against the  quot;undemocratic set-up quot; in the "
World,President Bush said Monday he will lobby Congress next year to renew US anti-narcotics funding for this South American country amid concern in Washington about the federal budget deficit.
World,"Three foreign UN workers held hostage in Afghanistan were freed unharmed Tuesday, almost four weeks after they were abducted at gunpoint on the streets of the capital Kabul, the United Nations said."
World,White House officials were still shaking their heads in disbelief yesterday that President Bush personally had to rescue a US Secret Service agent from angry Chilean security officials Saturday night.
World,"Pakistan plans to sell its first Islamic bonds by January as it seeks to tap rising demand for securities that conform to Muslim law, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said in an interview."
Sports," Kevin Garnett made two free throws with 5.9 seconds left then Trenton Hassell blocked Jerry Stackhouse's long jumper at the buzzer, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves an 83 82 victory over Dallas on Monday night in the Mavericks' first of several games without Dirk Nowitzki."
Business, Hong Kong based New Star International Investment Products (Asia) Ltd. is all set to expand its operations to Taiwan and Singapore next 
Sports,"If the global marketing miracle known as the NBA has finally come to face the fragile rapport it has with its core audience at home in the United States, let it be said that the Palace of "
Sports,FULLSTRETCH: Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot in the first set against Lleyton Hewitt in their Tennis Masters Cup finals match on Sunday.
Sports,India crawled to 235 for one at lunch as the first Test against South Africa in Kanpur headed towards a draw on the fourth day today.
World,"Afghan officials say three United Nations workers kidnapped on Oct. 28th in Kabul were freed late Monday in Kabul. The hostages were released late Monday and are in good condition, three Afghan officials "
World,"PLANS by al-Qaeda terrorists to crash aircraft into Canary Wharf and at Heathrow have been thwarted by the security services, it was claimed last night."
Business," Time Warner Inc. is close to a deal  with U.S. regulators in which the world's largest media group  would pay about  $750 million to settle allegations of  accounting irregularities at its America Online division, The  Washington Post reported on Tuesday."
Business," The U.S. dollar rallied against the  euro, Japanese yen and most other currencies on Tuesday,  although traders suggested the rise was a brief let up in a  longer term decline in the value of the currency."
Sci/Tech,An astonishing new technology allows one set of sensory information to substitute for another in the brain.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle said that it was at an impasse with PeopleSoft Inc., signaling that the two software makers will wage a proxy battle."
Business,"The chief executive of McDonald #39;s, Charlie Bell, has stepped down to focus on battling cancer just seven months after assuming the top post at the world #39;s largest fast food company."
Business,"In a move that appears aimed at energizing CNN #39;s prime-time lineup, the cable news outlet announced yesterday that Jonathan Klein, a former executive vice "
Business,"American Airlines has delayed the deliveries of 54 Boeing Co. planes to save \$2.7 billion over the next six years. The agreement with Boeing lets AMR, which has lost \$6.9 billion since the end of 2000, delay "
Business, Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. #39;s fell sharply Monday as a 79 percent plunge in third quarter earnings and an intensifying accounting investigation overshadowed the pastrymaker #39;s statement that the low carb craze might be easing.
Business,Cut-price carrier Virgin Blue said Tuesday the cost of using Australian airports is spiraling upward and asked the government to review the deregulated system of charges.
Business,"Any new plan to replace Air Force tankers will include re-opening bids to companies besides Boeing, according to US Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz."
World," Gunmen killed a Sunni Muslim cleric in the city of Miqdadiya Tuesday, the second such killing in Iraq in as many days, witnesses and hospital officials said."
Sci/Tech,The death of the VHS video recorder came a step closer yesterday when the UK #39;s largest electronics chain said it would stop selling them.
Sports,"Friday night #39;s basketbrawl in Detroit was a shameful chapter in sports history but also a conflagration of many of modern society #39;s common ailments -- hair-trigger tempers, misplaced hostility, me-firstism, emotional immaturity, incivility, lack of self "
Sports,Opener Virender Sehwag hit his eighth test century with an unbeaten 108 to guide India to 235 for one in their first innings at lunch on day four of the first test against South Africa on Tuesday.
World,"A French amnesty law forbids media from reporting the details of the legal procedure that Barrot faced. Barrots resignation was also demanded by Britains anti-EU UK Independence Party (UKIP), which provoked "
World,  Prince Charles tried to put the record straight yesterday about his views on education in a speech that only a handful of Church of England bishops were allowed to hear.
World," Three United Nations hostages have been freed after almost four weeks in captivity in Afghanistan, with kidnappers claiming that Taliban prisoners were due to be released in exchange."
World," More than 34 million U.S. residents were born outside the United States, with arrivals from Mexico driving much of the growth in the foreign born population since 2000, a private research group says."
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. new Chief Executive James Skinner, the company #39;s third leader in seven months, will continue the strategy of trying to boost sales in Europe after yesterday replacing Charles Bell, who is suffering from cancer."
Business,"  Computer Associates, the beleaguered maker of corporate software, will tap a longtime IBM executive as its new chief, according to a published report Monday."
Business,"Carb-conscious Americans continued to flatten Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, as the onetime Wall Street darling yesterday posted a loss of \$3 million in the third quarter."
Business,Two top portfolio managers at Harvard Management Company each earned more than \$25 million in fiscal 2004 for having delivered one of the best returns among all university endowments in the country.
Sci/Tech,"With a green light from Congress, NASA is moving swiftly to carry out President Bush #39;s ambitious plan to return robots and humans to the moon and eventually to Mars."
Sci/Tech,"Fi users can now enjoy high speed wireless connections at distances up to 50 greater than existing solutions, thanks to two new 54g wireless LAN chipsets, introduced by Broadcom Corporation."
Sci/Tech,Discs offering high-definition images using blue lasers likely will rule the market starting in 2005. By Jonathan Sidener. A pessimist might say that right about the time the last person on the planet buys 
Sports,Tom Brady threw for 315 yards and a touchdown pass as the New England Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-19. Brady did not turn the ball over all night and frustrated the Chiefs on third down.
Sports,Kevin Garnett made two free throws with five seconds remaining Monday to give the Minnesota Timberwolves an 83-82 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
World,"World leaders meeting in Egypt focused on Israel, the Palestinians and what is seen as a chance to jump start the stalled peace process today, with plans to shift the focus to another Mideast hotspot - Iraq -ater in the day."
World,"Flush from their victories in this month #39;s elections, President Bush and Republicans in Congress must now show that they #39;re capable of governing."
Business," The U.S. dollar rallied against the euro, Japanese yen and most other currencies on Tuesday, although traders suggested the rise was a brief let up in a longer term decline in the value of the currency."
Business," The Palestinian economy remained mired in deep recession in the four years since the Intifada began in September 2000, in part because of frequent closures at the Israeli border, a new World Bank report said."
Business,"On April 18, 1983, Bradford C. Bleidt knelt down inside a meeting hall in the Masonic lodge in Lynn, placed his hands on a Bible, and took a solemn oath not to ''cheat, wrong, nor defraud quot; fellow Masons, as he was inducted into the fraternal organization."
Business,"Why can't they just get along? David Platt, the scientist and controversy-magnet who runs Pro Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Newton, doesn't see eye to eye with his old employer, GlycoGenesys Inc. of Boston, on just about any subject. Certainly not chemistry or patents."
Business,Rob Chermesino's college-educated friends went into finance and sales. His fiance is a meeting planner. Chermesino picked up a wrench.
Business,"Harvard University's endowment paid its two top investment managers about \$25 million each last year, less than the pair earned a year ago, but still enough to irritate critics who consider the compensation excessive."
Business,"The City of Boston said yesterday that it will rely on \$1 million in linkage funds to finance more job training programs for low- and middle-income men, and weekend training for workers -- men and women -- seeking to escape low-wage, dead-end jobs."
Business,"term Treasury securities rose in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 2.155 percent, up from 2.075 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 2.365 percent, up from 2.280 percent."
Business,New reports accuse another drug company of being too slow to pull a dangerous medication from the market and question the ability of the federal Food and Drug Administration to protect the public from such risks.
Business,"Bradford C. Bleidt, looking unwashed and haggard and wearing a neck brace, shuffled into a courtroom yesterday with his eyes downcast to face criminal charges of mail fraud in an alleged scheme that investigators said may have defrauded investors of \$45 million."
Business,"Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it is worth more than the \$9.2 billion bid currently on the table."
Business,"Frank Quattrone, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for urging employees to destroy documents during a probe of Credit Suisse First Boston, was permanently prohibited by the NASD from working in the securities industry."
Business,"Barbie's going through a midlife crisis. After splitting with longtime boyfriend Ken this year, she has sought refuge in shopping, surfing, and partying with a crew of trendy pals in Jamaica. At 45, she made a bid for the White House."
Business,"Affiliated Managers Group Inc. , a US company that owns stakes in 18 money management firms, acquired an equity interest in AQR Capital Management, its fifth transaction this year. AQR, based in Greenwich, Conn., is a quantitative manager and hedge fund company that manages about \$12 billion, Beverly-based AMG said in a statement. AQR's management will hold the remaining equity ..."
Business,Crude oil futures prices fell around the globe yesterday following a steep run-up on Friday that was prompted by persistent concerns about winter fuel supplies.
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission may require brokers to obtain the best prices for their clients' stock trades, a practice now followed only by the New York Stock Exchange, people familiar with the matter said yesterday."
Business,"Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. , the world's largest insurance broker, may settle New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's claims of rigged bids and kickbacks within a month, chief executive Michael Cherkasky said."
Business,"Apple Computer Inc. stock jumped to a four-year high yesterday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating  quot;wildfire word-of-mouth marketing quot; for its Mac computers and other products."
Business, American Airlines will put off buying  $2.7 billion worth of new airplanes from Boeing Co. as the airline struggles amid heavy competition and high fuel prices.
Business,"Harvard University #39;s endowment paid its two top investment managers about \$25 million each last year, less than the pair earned a year ago, but still enough "
Sci/Tech,"Three years ago, the city lost its legal battle to remove violent video games from public arcades in Indianapolis. As defeats go, this one was in some respects a crusher."
Sci/Tech,"Web analytics provider OneStat.com has announced that Mozilla #39;s browsers have earned a total global usage share of 7.35, forcing Microsoft #39;s flagship Internet Explorer (IE) to drop below 90."
Sci/Tech,Angie Daugherty was so eager to take possession of her new-breed Labradoodle pup that she drove up to Lapel to see it at two weeks of age.
Sports,Dwight Yorkes former international team-mate Stern John has questioned Birmingham chief David Sullivans place in the game after his comments on footballs latest race row.
Sports,"In catching his first pass of the game for 22 yards, Tony Gonzalez moved ahead of former Viking Steve Jordan into fifth place in all-time receiving yards for tight ends."
World,NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is due in New Delhi today where he is scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh to discuss Kashmir and other issues related with the ongoing composite dialogue between the two countries.
World,The United Nations is investigating around 150 allegations of sexual abuse by UN civilian staff and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
World,Rescue operation atthe site of an air crash killing all 53 people aboard a commuter plane and one more on the ground on Sunday morning was declared conclusion Tuesday.
World,North Korea said today it could resume six-nation talks on its nuclear weapons programmes if the US agrees to change its policy toward the communist state.
Business,"Efforts to ease the Chinese economy off the boil are working but rapid exchange rate change is off the agenda, the Chinese president says."
Business,"No one may be more prepared to brave this week #39;s holiday travel rush than Craig and Angela Koven, of Indianapolis, who plan to fly to Orlando to visit family."
World, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed the English Premiership club's desire to bring Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes to Anfield during the January transfer window.
Business," The company overseeing the construction of the beleaguered Big Dig said yesterday that repairs to fix widespread leaks would take months, not years, and denounced public officials for rushing to judgment on the  $14.6 billion project."
World,"A fire that raced through a packed Buenos Aires nightclub during a rock concert killed at least 174 concert-goers and injured about 410, and investigators were looking into survivor accounts that the building's emergency exits were locked."
Business,"With PeopleSoft #39;s stockholders tendering more than 60 percent of shares, Oracle #39;s takeover bid looks poised for success. By Associated Press."
Business,"ALL four living former US presidents have agreed to become honorary directors of the project for a permanent memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Centre."
Sports," After receiving some of the harshest penalties in NBA history for one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history, the Indiana Pacers' deep and talented roster has been reduced from a title contender to rubble."
Sci/Tech,"Web site visitors who clicked on banner ads on a number of popular European Web sites this weekend could have infected their computers with variants of the Bofra worm, experts warn."
Sci/Tech,"Weston In a city where lush landscaping is the law, a different kind of garden was growing inside a \$500,000 Weston Hills Country Club home, snuggled in the same development where the mayor lives."
Sci/Tech,Dogs must be between 14 and 30 months old and between 22 and 24 inches when measured from the top of the shoulder blade to the floor.
Sports,"With power forward Etan Thomas having missed the entire season, reserve forward Michael Ruffin has done well in taking his place."
Sports,NBA players charge into the stands and punch fans. College football players get into a brawl and one kicks another in the head as he #39;s lying facedown on the ground.
Sports,"In light of concerns about video game violence, the release of a controversial new game isnt helping the issue. Very different from the games that are usually released each week, JFK Reloaded was released Monday."
Sports,Dwight Yorke may quit Birmingham City in the wake of alleged racist taunts received from Blackburn fans. The Telegraph says Yorke is upset by the lack of support he has had from plc chairman David Sullivan and is now considering his future at the club.
World," Peruvian authorities have detained a  former army major who led a three day uprising in a southern  Peruvian town and are preparing to storm the police station he  took over with 200 supporters, a government source told Reuters  early on Tuesday."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that he won Israel #39;s agreement to permit freedom of movement for Palestinians when they hold elections for a successor to Yasser Arafat in January.
World,"Sudans Darfur region, already engulfed in a conflict that has forced 1.8 million people to flee their homes, now faces a new threat from drought which is drying up wells and could lead to widespread hunger next year, the top US aid official says."
Sports," Norv Turner took no solace in the fact his Oakland Raiders played San Diego much closer this time. In Turner's mind, a loss is a loss."
World, Indonesia's police chief on ordered a rare probe into his men's violent handling of a protest near Jakarta in which at least five people were wounded by shotguns as 33 arrests were made.
Business,Load up the kids and drive for hours. Fork out money for gas or plane tickets. Keep our cool in traffic jams and airport security lines.
Business,"Arizona leads the nation in seat-belt use, according to a federal survey, news that means fewer injuries and deaths on the road and possibly lower insurance rates, according to one state official."
Business,"  The four living former presidents will be honorary leaders of the World Trade Center memorial project, Gov. George Pataki announced Monday."
World, The United Nations is saying tens of thousands more people may have died in Asia's tsunami disaster as former US presidents to rock stars mobilise to feed the millions of destitute.
Sci/Tech,"\\Well said... \\""These powerful and well-funded political Christian fundamentalist\organizations appear to be suffering from a compassion deficit. Organizations\which are amazingly quick to organize to fight against same-sex marriage, a\woman's right to choose, and embryonic stem cell research are missing in\action when it comes to responding to the disaster in southern Asia. None of\their web sites are actively soliciting aid for the victims of the\earthquake/tsunami.""\\""In fact, there is no mention of the giant earthquake and tsunami that\devastated southern Asia. There are no headlines about the dead, injured or\the tremendous damage; there are no urgent appeals for donations; there are  ...\\"
World," A suicide car bomb exploded on Tuesday  at a police post near an entrance to the fortified Green Zone  complex in Baghdad, killing at least four people, a policeman  at the scene said."
Sports," Wearing a plastic mask to protect a  fractured cheekbone, LeBron James poured in a game high 26  points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Charlotte  Bobcats 94 83 on Monday."
Sports," James Blake won three straight points in a second set tiebreaker Tuesday to beat Peter Wessels of the Netherlands 6 1, 7 6 (4) and clinch a 2 0 victory for the United States at the Hopman Cup."
World," DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Reuters) - A Rwandan ex-army  officer denied helping plan the central African country's 1994  genocide and distributing weapons to some of the killers, the  U.N. court trying the architects of the slaughter said Tuesday."
World," Anecdotal evidence of public criticism of  North Korean leader Kim Jong il's rule may point to less  control over society after market reforms began but does not  mean Kim is losing his grip, North Korea experts said Tuesday."
Sports,(Home games in caps) APRIL 4 Mon.at Yankees 1:05 6 Wed.at Yankees 7:05 7 Thu.at Yankees 7:05 8 Fri.at Toronto TBD 9 Sat.at Toronto 1:05 10 Sun.at Toronto 1:05 11 Mon.YANKEES 3:05 13 Wed.YANKEES 7:05 14 Thu.YANKEES 7:05 15 Fri.TAMPA BAY 7:05 16 Sat.TAMPA BAY TBD 17 Sun.TAMPA BAY 2:05 18 Mon.TORONTO 11:05 19 Tue.TORONTO 7:05 20 Wed.at Baltimore 7:05 ...
Sports,"Clemson and South Carolina will not accept bowl bids, punishment for players who brawled toward the end of Saturday's game."
Sports,Only Syracuse University stands in the way of Boston College as the Eagles vie for their first Big East title and the inside track for the conference's automatic Bowl Championship Series slot.
Sports,College football made news yesterday with the announcement of a television deal. Fox agreed to a four-year deal with the Bowl Championship Series excluding the Rose Bowl that won't begin for two years (the end of the 2006 season).
Sports,It was a tough week for the Boston College hockey team. An upset loss to Harvard and a disappointing tie with Providence put an end to BC's reign as the No. 1-ranked team in the country.
World,Chile's government says 700 people were arrested and 20 police injured during protests over the Apec summit.
World,"More than a third of Chinese people who fall ill do not go to a doctor because they cannot afford to, a survey finds."
World,"Sir Alex Ferguson is set to take charge of Man Utd for the 1,000th time."
World,"SIBOVU, Swaziland -- The two old women were debating her future, but 13-year-old Thandeka Motsa could hardly bear to listen."
World,  Helicopters rescued more than 40 aid workers who fled into the bush to escape fighting in Darfur yesterday as renewed violence flared in the crisis plagued region of western Sudan.
World,"  After eight years in jail on corruption charges, the husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was released on bail yesterday, officials said, in a move the government called a step toward ''political harmony quot; with her opposition party."
World,"  Newly armed with Yasser Arafat's medical dossier, his nephew pinned blame on Israel for the late Palestinian leader's death and refused yesterday to squelch rumors of poisoning    although he acknowledged that doctors found no known poisons."
World,"Over the last year, a Globe reporter and photographer spent many weeks with three children in Uganda, Nigeria, and Swaziland. The children and their relatives gave permission for the journalists to document their lives and tell their stories. Most of the key events recounted in these stories were directly observed, the dialogue directly heard. Where reconstruction of events was necessary, ..."
World,"  Malnutrition among Iraq's youngest children has nearly doubled since the US led invasion of Iraq, despite UN efforts to deliver food to the war ravaged country, a Norwegian research group said yesterday."
Business," Airbus is designing an aircraft to  compete with Boeing Co.'s planned 7E7 wide body jetliner that  would carry more passengers and fly further than the U.S.  plane, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing  people familiar with the plans."
Business," The growth of new fast casual  restaurants slowed to 13 percent in the year ended in September  from 17 percent year before, according to a study released on  Tuesday by market research firm The NPD Group."
Business, #39;We have one of the most powerful gaming companies the day it comes out of bankruptcy. There #39;s no way we could have done that without the  quot;B quot; word.
Business,"The Australian share market has found its feet again after the largest retreat in some months yesterday. Mimicking the recovery on Wall Street overnight, the All Ordinaries climbed 32.1 points to 3,878.9."
Business,"Michael Ovitz #39;s wacky ideas for bonding with employees made it impossible for him to fit in at media giant Disney, according to a former executive."
Sports,"Bonzi Wells scored 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute left, and Lorenzen Wright had 10 points and 10 rebounds to help Memphis beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-90 on Monday night."
World,"Iran announced yesterday that it has frozen all uranium-enrichment programs, weakening a US effort to refer its suspect nuclear activities to the UN Security Council."
Business,  Anglo Aussie miner BHP Billiton (BHP) (UK:BLT) climbed 2.8 percent to lead FTSE 100 components after it increased its share buyback to A $2.27 billion (US $1.78 billion) from the A $1 billion to A $1.5 billion it had predicted it would buy 
World, Women activists urged Sri Lankan authorities to step up protection for tsunami survivors amid unconfirmed reports some had been molested or even gang raped at refugee shelters.
Business,"Legendary toy retailer FAO Schwarz will reopen its landmark Manhattan store on Thanksgiving Day, just in time for the holidays. The 65,000-square-foot store at Fifth "
Business,The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says state seat belt use increased from about 69 percent in 2003 to 72 percent in 2004.
Business,Crude oil futures eased a shade Tuesday in range-bound trade as analysts predicted a weekly US oil inventories report could show a rise in stocks.
Business,"Apple Computer shares surged to a four-year high yesterday after a Piper Jaffray analyst said the stock may almost double to \$100 within a year, citing a survey that shows the iPod digital "
Sci/Tech,"UDAIPUR, India : A spectacular portrait of earth and its satellite, the moon, together has been captured for the first time during an eclipse by a space camera, the European Space Agency said on Tuesday."
Sports,"During halftime Monday night, a man wearing a No. 31 Kansas City jersey put on some nice moves as he ran on the field. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, that wasn #39;t the real No."
Sports,"On Monday, Fox will announce a four-year deal to carry four Bowl Championship Series games, according to an executive familiar with the negotiations, starting with bowls after the 2006 regular season."
Sports,"Three investment banks, otherwise known as  #39;Speed Investments #39;, own most of the Formula One business but are suing Bambino for a representative slice of control."
Sports,"After staying close in the first half against a No. 12 Louisville team that was shooting 61 percent, Iowa coach Steve Alford knew it was only a matter of time before his Hawkeyes #39; defense would change the momentum."
World,"Any road map assumes that there is a starting point, a destination and mileposts in between. But before a carload of travelers can begin a road trip, they #39;ve got to decide who is going to drive the car."
World,"Three foreign UN workers held hostage in Afghanistan have been freed unharmed, almost four weeks after they were abducted at gunpoint on the streets of the capital Kabul."
World," Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate in next week's presidential election, on Monday promised Palestinian refugees they'll be able to return home one day  #151; his most explicit comment yet on an explosive issue that has derailed peace talks in the past."
World,"Story in full AN AL-QAEDA terror plot involving aircraft being flown simultaneously into the towers of Canary Wharf and Heathrow Airport has been foiled by British security forces, it emerged last night."
World,UN Secretary General Kofi Annan accused UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday of sexually abusing women and children.
World,Military prosecutors yesterday charged an army captain with five separate offenses after fellow soldiers accused him of repeatedly shooting a 13-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl to make sure that she was dead.
Sports,"BASEBALL Atlanta (NL): Added Ps Kyle Davies, Anthony Lerew and Macay McBride, INFs Pete Orr, Andy Marte and Luis Hernandez and OF Bill McCarthy to 40-man roster. Boston (AL): Named Al Nipper minor league pitching coordinator, Goose Gregson Latin American pitching coordinator and Gulf Coast League pitching coach, Todd Claus manager of Portland (EL), Dann Bilardello manager and Ace Adams ..."
World, A political crisis gripped a bitterly divided Ukraine as the pro West opposition planned more mass demonstrations to protest a contested presidential vote claimed by the Russia friendly prime minister.
World,"The UN has photos and video footage of sexual abuses committed by UN staff in DR Congo, says an official."
World, Zimbabwe's ruling party on Saturday  confirmed the election of the first woman candidate as deputy  to President Robert Mugabe at the end of a congress which also  endorsed Mugabe as party leader for another five years.
Business,"Charlie Bell has stepped down as chief executive of fast food giant McDonalds seven months after taking up the top job. Bell, who was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year, is leaving the business to focus on fighting the illness."
Business,Krispy Kreme #39;s quarterly results fell sharply for the third consecutive quarter as sluggish sales and an intensifying government investigation raised concerns yesterday about whether the glaze was permanently off the once-hot pastry maker.
Business," Congress is letting employers hire an additional 20,000 foreign high tech workers under a special visa program after businesses reached the annual ceiling on the first day of the government #39;s fiscal year."
Sci/Tech,"NASA officials held an international workshop last week in Washington DC, with representatives from China, the European Union, and 17 other countries to consider opportunities and possible collaborations "
Sci/Tech,The words high-definition TV are enough to give many consumers the sweats. We #39;ll help you relax and buy smarter. Flat or fat? EDTV or HDTV?
Sports,"Two days after Ron Artest and a similarly disposed mob of arrogant rich people did the unacceptable, David Stern attempted to do the impossible."
Sports,Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir flayed the South African attack to record India #39;s second-highest opening partnership in the first Test on Tuesday.
World," A suicide truck bomb attack on an Iraqi security checkpoint near an entrance to the fortified Green Zone complex on Tuesday killed at least six people and wounded at least 40, police said."
World,"  Three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan four weeks ago were released unharmed today, a day after a string of raids by US and Afghan security forces."
World,"November 23, 2004 -- BAGHDAD - Gunmen assassinated two influential Sunni clerics who called for a boycott of national elections, soon after Iraqi officials announced the balloting would be held Jan. 30 in spite of rising violence in the country."
World,"Chilling plans for a 9/11- style terror onslaught - complete with hijacked planes -argeted London #39;s Heathrow Airport and famed financial district Canary Wharf, it was reported yesterday."
World,"Chinese president Hu Jintao arrived this Monday in Cuba, the last stop of his visit to Latinamerica, and as happened in Brazil, Argentina and Chile, his host Fidel Castro expects to sign important bilateral trade and investment agreements."
Business,"Upscale toy retailer FAO Schwarz #39;s flagship store on New York City #39;s Fifth Avenue will reopen Friday, nearly a year after its previous owners filed for bankruptcy-court protection."
Business,"TiVo said on Monday that its quarterly loss widened, citing increased marketing costs, but the maker of digital video-recording technology said it expects to have 3 million subscriptions by the end of the year."
Sports,"In the end, NASCAR got what it wanted and the fans got what they didnt know they wanted. With the inaugural 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup now in the proverbial rearview mirror, even the naysayers "
World,The United Nations is investigating some 150 allegations of sexual abuse by UN civilian staff and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sci/Tech,A new computer game which recreates John F Kennedy #39;s assassination was branded despicable yesterday by late president #39;s family.
Sports,Robbie Keane was dropped as dreadful Spurs crashed to their SIXTH straight Premiership defeat on Monday night. The Irish striker - who spoke on Sunday about a new-found freedom to express oneself at White 
World,Visiting UN Security Council diplomats push for 2005 elections in DR Congo despite huge obstacles.
Business,"In a big management shakeup aimed at halting a brutal assault from rival Fox News, CNN has pushed aside the head of its US network."
Business,"As the high-pressure holiday travel season rolls in, the transportation industry is anticipating some of the highest numbers seen in four years."
Sports,"If Drew Brees was watching TV and saw the Kansas City Chiefs play pass defense last night, he must have been smiling and rubbing his palms together in anticipation."
Sports,"Parking attendant Juan Rodriguez had just 78 cents in the bank and a whopping \$44,000 in debts when he hit a \$149 million Mega Millions lottery prize, bankruptcy documents revealed yesterday."
Sports,"Sometime tonight, perhaps at tipoff, the memories may all hit Kenyon Martin at once, with the force of one of his punishing dunks."
Business,The Cendant Corporation is planning to announce today that it will spin off its Wright Express unit in an initial public offering that is expected to raise more than \$1 billion.
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp., the world #39;s largest restaurant chain, said CEO and President Charlie Bell has resigned to focus on his fight against cancer."
Business,"On a 22-foot-long piano keyboard, dancers jumped on giant keys, each step setting off a note of  quot;Chopsticks. quot;. Over by the soda fountain, blue-shirted servers learned to make the Volcano, a "
Business,"Newly minted multimillionaire Juan Rodriguez, who won the \$149 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot, said Sunday he hasn #39;t quit his job at a midtown Manhattan parking garage yet."
Business,An increase in passengers has propped up annual earnings for easyJet but the low-cost airline has warned it faces a tough two years as cut-throat competition drives down fares and fuel prices soar.
Business,Budget airline EasyJet today reported a 21 improvement in annual profits but warned that it expected competition to remain intense this winter.
Sci/Tech," quot;We #39;re saying goodbye to one of the most important products in the history of consumer technology, quot; Dixons marketing director John Mewett said."
Sci/Tech,"I have had a frustrating few weeks with Linux. I #39;ve lost count of the number of installations I #39;ve done, and I don #39;t want to think about the number of hours I #39;ve lost to troubleshooting."
Sci/Tech,"CALIFORNIA #39;S MONTAVISTA HAS landed the deal to supply its Linux OS to two major Japanese handset providers, NEC and Panasonic."
Sci/Tech, Copernic Desktop Search does the work without Google's security flaws.
Sports,"  The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to have enough weapons to beat the New England Patriots, but the defending champs proved they have a healthy arsenal of their own on Monday night."
Sports,"Without denying the reports, Jets quarterback Chad Pennington yesterday tried to quell rumors that he #39;ll require arthroscopic surgery to have the strained rotator cuff in "
Sci/Tech," Holiday season in the video game industry is the equivalent of television's sweeps week, which perhaps is why new reports painting game designers as 21st century style Dickensian factory laborers are proving especially noteworthy."
World,World leaders gathered in Egypt for an international conference on Iraq focused on another Mideast issue early Tuesday the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.
World,"  Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat #39;s medical records show no definite diagnosis explaining his death, his nephew said Monday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Site Notice</strong> Some rough figures
Sci/Tech,Owners of the Nokia 7610 are warned to look out for a malicious program that makes phones almost useless.
Sci/Tech,A national database is being set up to help return lost and stolen phones to their rightful owners.
Sci/Tech,"Media giant would pay \$750M to settle wide-ranging allegations of accounting irregularities at Va.-based America Online.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>- The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business," Securities regulators are examining whether brokerage firms lavished golf outings, Super Bowl tickets and other gifts on mutual fund advisers to get them to bring their trading business to the firms."
Business, Oil prices vaulted back above  $50 a  barrel on Tuesday as traders took out insurance ahead of weekly  U.S. data on Wednesday that is expected to show only a modest  increase in winter heating oil inventories.
Business," PARIS/TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - Airbus is eager to  produce a rival to Boeing Co.'s new 7E7 passenger jet and hopes  to make an announcement by the end of the year, the European  planemaker said on Tuesday."
Business," Shares of Time Warner Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A> rose  2 percent on Tuesday after a report that the world's largest  media company was near a settlement with regulators that could  limit potential shareholder lawsuits over probes into  accounting at its America Online unit."
Business," Roche's acne drug Accutane and its  generic versions will face tighter prescription controls to  prevent harm to unborn children, U.S. health regulators said on  Tuesday."
Business," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> shares slipped on  Tuesday after Credit Suisse First Boston downgraded the stock,  forecasting that the computer chip maker will have difficulty  outperforming the overall semiconductor sector next year."
Business," Computer Associates International Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CA.N</A> on Tuesday named former IBM software sales head John  Swainson as president and chief executive, seven months after  Sanjay Kumar stepped down amid an accounting scandal."
Business,"Corporations, municipalities and foreign governments have grown wary of the big three credit-rating companies as they have expanded into global powers without formal oversight."
Business,Two primary architects of Congress's last major tax reform say President Bush so far has failed to lay the groundwork for his ambitious tax agenda.
Business," Securities regulators are opening up yet another front in their long-running investigation of the mutual fund industry, examining brokerage firms that allegedly gave mutual fund employees lavish gifts in exchange for business, officials said yesterday."
Business,"The departure Tuesday of Stephen Friedman, who left Wall Street to assume one of the top economic posts in the White House as director of the National Economic Council, will open a key economic policy position just as President Bush begins his ambitious push to overhaul Social Security and the tax code."
Business,"The result cheered the beef industry, which had braced itself to hear that a second case of mad cow disease had been discovered in the U.S."
Business,The dollar hits yet another record low against the euro on speculation Russia may increase reserves of the single currency.
Business,Mart is to allow its Chinese employees to join a trade union following pressure from the Chinese authorities.
Business,China and Cuba sign a multi-million dollar nickel deal as the communist nations seek closer ties.
Business,"US mobile phone giant Cingular announces plans to cut about 7,000 jobs in the next 12 to 18 months."
Business,"Shares in the Russian oil giant Yukos lose more than a fifth of their value, as the company faces a tax fine of \$2.5bn."
Business,Second quarter profits at ketchup maker Heinz are hit by higher material and transport costs.
Business,"The Palestinian economy is in crisis, performing well below its potential, the World Bank says."
Business,European aerospace firm EADS says it is ready to tender for a bid to supply refuelling planes to the US air force.
Business,Advertising giant WPP's purchase of Grey Global is temporarily put on hold after files submitted to EU regulators were found to be incomplete.
Business,"Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly moved yesterday to rescue nearly 200 Bay State businesses from an apparent telecommunications scam that bound many to pay \$100,000 or more for a black-box device called  quot;The Matrix quot; that turned out to be worthless."
Business,The move came two months after Dan Rather acknowledged flaws in a report on President Bush's National Guard service.
Business,Merck officials had evidence far back as 2001 that Vioxx might not help thousands of users of the arthritis and pain drug.
Business,"Regulators are apparently not basking in the spirit of holiday giving, at least where Wall Street is concerned."
Business,Jack Daniel's puts on a strong performance as Brown-Forman's earnings grow strongly.
Business,"Discount retailer meets expectations, forecasts 19 earnings gain next quarter."
Business,Icahn is involved in the Mylan-King Pharmaceuticals deal for his benefit only.
Business,"IBMis acquiring Liberty Insurance Services, or LIS, which is the U.S. business process services operation of RBC Insurance, IBM and RBC announced Tuesday. LIS handles life insurance and annuity processing and administration, and will become a new IBM subsidiary focused on that service."
Sci/Tech," Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His 13 year old son Michael stood stunned, ears ringing, hand gushing blood after his cell phone exploded. Safety officials have received 83 reports of cell phones exploding or catching fire in the past two years, usually because of bad batteries or chargers."
Sci/Tech," Philadelphia's plan to offer inexpensive wireless Internet as a municipal service  #151; the most ambitious yet by a major U.S. city  #151; has collided with commercial interests including the local phone company, Verizon Communications Inc."
Business,"Time Warner is close to settling a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into accounting at America Online, a person close to the negotiations said yesterday."
Business,"Shares shuffled to a mixed finish yesterday, rebounding from earlier lows as oil prices retreated after surging past \$50 a barrel."
Business,"The company that operates Donald J. Trump #39;s casinos has filed for bankruptcy protection, along with some related companies. Here are some questions and answers about what this means for Trump, his employees, gamblers and creditors: "
Business,"Chinese carmaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) has played down reports that it is about to sign a deal for a joint venture with MG Rover, the Times newspaper reports."
Business,Total Mineral Resources at WMC Resources Ltd #39;s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia have increased by 29.2 as a result of recent drilling and an improved long-term uranium price outlook.
Business,"Stephen Friedman, who left Wall Street to assume one of the top economic posts in the White House, will return to the private sector Dec. 31 after two quiet years in Washington, White House officials announced yesterday."
Business,"  US retail giant Wal Mart (WMT) has bowed to pressure and said it will allow unions in its stores in China to unionize if employees request it, the China Daily newspaper reported."
Business,"RICHMOND, Va. Richmond is now on the Top 10 list of the nation #39;s most dangerous cities -- according to one report. The research firm Morgan Quitno says Richmond now ranks ninth when compared with more than "
Business,"By Reuters. Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. said yesterday that it passed the 800,000 subscriber mark and is on track to have one million by the end of the year, further fueling the company #39;s stock."
Business,"Sales of existing homes edged down 0.1 percent in October, but low mortgage rates continued to contribute toward what might become a record year in home sales, a trade association report showed on Tuesday."
Sports, Jamaal Tinsley scored 29 points and James Jones had a career best 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the suspension weakened Indiana Pacers to a 106 96 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech," Nearly 8 million mobile phone users have switched carriers and kept their cell numbers since a new rule allowing that flexibility went into effect one year ago, the Federal Communications Commission disclosed Tuesday."
Sports," Ricky Williams will serve a four game suspension beginning next month, then will be reinstated to the Miami Dolphins by the NFL, according to his lawyer."
Sports," Wayne Simien had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 2 Kansas shot 63 percent during a 91 51 rout of St. Joseph's on Tuesday night."
Sports," Pierre Pierce hit a 25 foot jumper with 44 seconds left to give Iowa the lead for good, and the Hawkeyes beat No. 15 Texas 82 80 on Tuesday night in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational."
Sci/Tech," A federal judge has imposed the maximum fine of  #36;300,000 against a former member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who allegedly leaked ""screener"" copies of movies that were distributed on the Internet."
Sci/Tech," Three of the Big Four music labels have reached licensing agreements to provide their music to the soon to launch Peer Impact network, a peer to peer service that enables legal music file sharing."
Sports," While the stars take their time, midlevel free agents are starting to make deals."
Sci/Tech," The judge deciding whether to suspend the European Union's antitrust order against software giant Microsoft Corp. pending appeal has called an unexpected meeting, two weeks after two longtime backers of the EU's case abruptly pulled out."
Sci/Tech,"A British company has released a video game re-creating the assassination of President Kennedy. A spokesperson for the president #39;s brother, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, called the game  quot;despicable."
Sports, Rashad McCants scored 27 points and North Carolina rode a sharp first half to a 94 81 victory over Tennessee on Tuesday night in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational.
Sci/Tech,"An online casino said it placed the winning \$28 000 bid for a 10-year-old partly eaten grilled cheese sandwich said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary, and wants to take it on a world tour."
Sci/Tech,"The method could also be used to determine if more than one hand was involved in creating the work, something physical forensic science has never been able to do."
Sci/Tech,"Once attacked by Skulls, the only things the smartphones can do is make and receive calls. The anti-virus lab F-Secure said it had produced guidelines for users to help them remove the program and get their phones working."
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) expanded its Mobile Sempron processor family with a higher performing model and integrated EVP anti virus technology.
Sci/Tech,"CLEAR LAKE - Johnson Space Center spokesman Kyle Herring said Tuesday that shuttle program project managers were looking at ways to reduce costs by about 5 percent, but said he did not know if job cuts would be a part of those efforts."
Sci/Tech,"The three most famous European authors of open-source software today issued an appeal against software patents in Europe. Linux author Linus Torvalds, MySQL author Michael Windenius and "
Sci/Tech,Critics questions whether violent videogames like  quot;BloodRayne quot; should be played by children and teenagers. The videogame industry says games with mature themes have appropriate ratings.
Sci/Tech,A device that can record and play back video to and from videotapes (video cassettes). A trademark and industry standard for the tape format used in VCRs.
Sci/Tech,"BT is launching a digital music service designed to  quot;revolutionise quot; the industry and give power back to artists, labels and traditional retailers at the expense of new entrants into the market such as Apple #39;s iTunes."
Sci/Tech,"When the notion of creating high-definition, commercial broadcast television in the US first arose in the 1980s, few were ready for it."
Sci/Tech,Another Web browser usage survey is showing a familiar trend: Mozilla #39;s share is rising at the expense of Internet Explorer. Global usage share numbers released Monday by OneStat.
Sci/Tech,"com November 23, 2004, 10:44 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
Sci/Tech,"The company on Tuesday announced that it #39;s acquiring privately held security equipment maker Net6 for \$50 million in cash. The acquisition, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2004, will thrust "
Sci/Tech,"In the past decade, searching the Web has grown from an academic experiment to a multibillion-dollar business. Microsoft has not been a player, being content to outsource its MSN Search service to rival Yahoo!"
Sci/Tech,"An adult Web site publisher is suing Google, saying the search engine company made it easier for users to see the site #39;s copyrighted nude photographs without paying or gaining access through the proper channels."
Sci/Tech,"The number of Web sites used to steal private account information from online consumers surged in October, as banks and other financial institutions continued to struggle against Internet  quot;phishing quot; schemes."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp., the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker, said it #39;s helping Indian and Chinese customers build personal computers that use the Linux operating system, an alternative to Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,The Sims 2 University will ship this March and gives players of The Sims 2 the ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put childhood behind them as they settle into an all-new university town.
Sci/Tech," The Enterprise Grid Alliance (EGA) on Nov. 30 plans to announce the addition of Dell, UBS Investment Bank, and value added reseller Avarsys to its fold."
Sci/Tech," Blizzard Entertainment on Tuesday shipped World of Warcraft, its first entry into the popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) genre. The game ships in North America, Australia and New Zealand for Mac and PC in both Standard and Collector's Editions for US #36;49.95 and  #36;79.99. Further beta testing will be announced in Europe, Korea and elsewhere in Asia before the games are released in those regions."
Sports," The NBA players union will win its appeal to reduce the suspensions doled out to Ron Artest and two other Indiana Pacers who brawled with Pistons fans last week, a sports business expert predicted Tuesday."
Sports,"South Africa #39;s Retief Goosen fired a seven-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead over the season #39;s other three major winners after the first round of the 36-hole PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Kauai, Hawaii on Tuesday."
Sports,"MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United qualified for the Champions League knockout phase with a 2-1 Group D victory over French champions Olympique Lyon last night."
Sports,"Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson, right, tries to shoot over the outstretched arm of Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China, left, during the fourth quarter in Sacramento, Calif."
Sports,Police yesterday arrested two men in connection with alleged racist taunts aimed at Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke. YORKE... accused Rovers fans of making monkey gestures towards him last Sunday.
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s all-star soccer team will play its sixth and final Champions League group game in an empty Rome stadium next month facing the prospect of first-round elimination for the first time in eight seasons.
Sports,"Join Group F leaders Barcelona take on Celtic today, knowing that a draw and a point will be enough for them to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League."
Sports,"Taquan Dean scored 21 points and the Cardinals bounced back from an opening-round loss to beat Chaminade, 93-63, yesterday in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii."
Sports, U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen shot a 7 under par 65 to take a one stroke lead Tuesday over PGA champion Vijay Singh in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
Sports,"Marc Gene put in a good performance on his first day of testing with his new Ferrari team, setting the pace at Barcelona, Spain. Gene, who has spent the past four years testing for rival BMW-Williams, posted a top lap of 1:15.662 in the F2004."
Sports,Steve Spurrier was hired at South Carolina yesterday after the school trustees #39; executive board approved a seven-year deal worth \$1.25 million a season for the former Florida football coach.
Sports,Dallas Cowboys Coach Bill Parcells said yesterday that the rookie quarterback Drew Henson would make his first NFL start tomorrow against Chicago  quot;unless things change appreciably with Vinny.
Sci/Tech," The head of China's space agency will visit NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe next week, a move one U.S. expert said could mean increased cooperation between the two countries."
Sports," In a move that seemed almost  inevitable, the NBA players' union filed an appeal Tuesday on  behalf of the Pacers' Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine  O'Neal."
Sci/Tech," Eight Arctic countries will make scant promises to slow a rapid thaw of the region linked to global warming at a meeting in Iceland on Wednesday after U.S. opposition to firmer action, delegates said."
World,"LONDON: Asian countries are at great risk from AIDS, but countries like Pakistan, where prevalence is low, can ward off potential epidemics through prevention programmes if they act quickly, the United Nations reported on Tuesday."
World,SHARM EL SHEIKH: The worlds main powers and the Middle East countries put on a rare show of unity on Tuesday to support January elections in Iraq that UN chief Kofi Annan termed critical to quell rampant violence.
World,Indonesian media reports said the man alleged to be the field coordinator behind the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta has been arrested.
World,Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz meets his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on Wednesday to hold talks that are expected to put aside a recent spat over disputed 
World,"LONDON: The British government announced yesterday a range of new measures to fight global terrorism and organised crime, as Queen Elizabeth set out its new lawmaking agenda."
Sci/Tech, U.S. state and local air pollution control officials said on Tuesday they are pulling out of five year old talks to develop a voluntary program for reducing pollution from aircraft engines.
Sci/Tech," About half of Brazil's original Amazon rainforest has been occupied by man, deforested or used for industry like logging and its destruction is worse than government data shows, a leading environmental group said on Tuesday."
Sports, LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Clippers  placed rookie guard Shaun Livingston on the injured list  Tuesday with a dislocated right kneecap.
Sci/Tech, Britain proposed new laws on Tuesday to stop increasingly militant animal rights campaigners from harassing scientists involved in medical experiments.
Sci/Tech," EU fisheries ministers agreed quotas on Tuesday for new member states to catch deepwater fish, exotic but threatened species that are fast becoming an alternative to mainstays like cod and hake, officials said."
Sports," KAUAI, Hawaii (Sports Network) - Reigning U.S. Open  champion Retief Goosen shot a seven-under-par 65 on Tuesday to  take the lead after the opening round of the PGA Grand Slam of  Golf."
Sci/Tech, Science speeds along so fast that it can be hard sometimes to know exactly    what's known. So now and then its helpful to pause and ponder the state of things.
Sci/Tech," Pope John Paul II received an honorary degree Tuesday from Nicholas Copernicus University in his native Poland, calling it a ""sign of dialogue"" between science and faith."
Sci/Tech," Incredibly massive black holes had fully matured just a billion years after the birth of the universe, according to two separate studies."
Sci/Tech," Tough and tiny snails that threaten to crowd out native species by hogging all the food have shown up in a Colorado creek for the first time, state wildlife biologists said Tuesday."
Sports," WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Annika Sorenstam had  no sooner clinched her 10th win of the year at the LPGA's  season-ending ADT Tour Championship than she was already making  her plans for the future."
Sci/Tech, More than a dozen conservation and public health advocacy groups joined on Tuesday to throw their collective support behind further legislative action to prevent global warming.
Sports,"The N.B.A. Players Association filed an appeal to Commissioner David Stern over the suspensions of the Pacers' Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O'Neal."
Sports,Steve Spurrier arrived Tuesday at Williams-Brice Stadium to be introduced as the new football coach at the University of South Carolina.
Sci/Tech," Kids arm wrestle all the time, but over the Internet? And there's nothing unusual about checking your weight, but in gallons? And all of this to illustrate lessons about networks and the search for life in outer space?"
Sci/Tech," Ancel Keys, the University of Minnesota scientist who invented the K ration diet used by soldiers in World War II and who linked high cholesterol and fatty diets to heart disease, has died at the age of 100."
Sports,The brawl that erupted last week at a basketball game has exposed the weakness of a common assumption: that anger can be treated almost as if it were an infection.
Sci/Tech, Congress has approved spending another  #36;2.6 million to research putting Asian oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
Sports,"Alonzo Mourning again shook things up when he questioned the Nets' new owner, Bruce C. Ratner, on his motive for purchasing the team."
Sports,It took Deion Branch nine weeks to get his  quot;breath quot; back but when he did he left the Kansas City Chiefs breathless.
Sports,"In the aftermath of the Friday night fight between the Pacers, the Pistons, and raucous fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle borrowed a phrase from Winston Churchill, saying,  quot;the imagination is baffled by the facts. quot; During a pair of news conferences at Conseco Fieldhouse yesterday that addressed the unprecedented NBA penalties levied against ..."
Sports,"You may have seen Patriots owner Robert Kraft sitting with Red Sox owner John Henry at Fenway Park last season, and the two sat together at a playoff game in New York. They were together again Nov. 14 when the Patriots honored the Red Sox with a ceremony at Gillette Stadium."
Sports,"It was another record-setting day for the Kansas City Chiefs' offense last night, but New England proved it could get by with focusing primarily on stopping the run."
Sports,"Ron Artest asks the public to ""move on,"" as reports that an additional player was involved in the melee reach local authorities."
Sports,"The surprising death of Justin Strzelczyk, a former starter with the Steelers, leaves his friends and family with unanswered questions."
Sports,Virginia Tech tailback Mike Imoh won't practice this week because of a strained hamstring and a bout of the flu and is questionable to play in Saturday's game against Virginia.
Sports,Quarterback Sam Hollenbach will start Maryland's season-ending game against Wake Forest unless Jordan Steffy makes a highly improbable recovery from a concussion.
Sports,"Steve Spurrier takes over at South Carolina on Tuesday, returning to the college ranks after a three-year absence, and replacing Lou Holtz."
Sports,The NFL coaches whose job security is under the most intense scrutiny these days are the Cleveland Browns' Butch Davis and the New Orleans Saints' Jim Haslett.
Sports,Jamaal Tinsley has a career-high 29 points and James Jones had a career-best 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the suspension-weakened Pacers to a 106-96 win over the Celtics.
Sports,"Maryland's potent offense erupts in the second half, scoring three goals in a four-minute span, as the Terrapins defeat Hofstra, 4-0, in an NCAA soccer tournament second-round game Tuesday night."
Sports,"Bruce Gradkowski directs six second-half touchdown drives in Toledo's 49-41 victory Tuesday night over Bowling Green, putting the Rockets in the MAC title game."
Sports,Rashad McCants scores 27 points and North Carolina rides a sharp first half to a 94-81 victory over Tennessee in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational.
Sports," Yesterday morning things seemed pretty dicey for the NBA's Ron Artest, as chatter about ""the poster boy for bad behavior"" and talk of federal lawsuits, possible criminal charges and suspension appeals fluttered about the airwaves. <em>D</em><em>rama</em>, people. Then there was the little matter of the \$5 million -- \$5 million! -- in lost wages, the kind of thing that happens when you hand out beatdowns to fans,  and end up being told to sit your heinie down for the rest of the season and repent."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Letters</strong> Just you try battling the pigopolists, mate"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Premium hand-tuning service available
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> And just how long is a piece of string?
Sci/Tech,based pornographer says it is suing  Google for providing illegal access to its website.
Sci/Tech,"For the first time outside London, Welsh businesses join workshops to speak to police about internet crime."
Sci/Tech,Plans for a new compulsory ID card scheme are unveiled during the Queen's Speech.
Sci/Tech,"Many drivers are ignoring the ban on using phones while driving, a survey suggests as tough new measures are expected."
Sci/Tech,An advert for a Vietnam War PlayStation 2 game is banned over a reference to napalm.
Sci/Tech," The utilization rate of the world's chip  factories fell in July September from the previous quarter, the  first decline in almost two years and the latest evidence of a  slowdown in the semiconductor sector."
Sci/Tech," Falling prices in September for plasma  televisions and digital cameras sparked the biggest monthly  decline in U.S. consumer electronics prices in five months,  according to an industry study prepared for Reuters."
Sci/Tech," Computer chip sales have  recovered from a ""hiccup"" caused by anxiety surrounding the  Nov. 2 U.S. presidential election, an Advanced Micro Devices  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AMD.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AMD.N</A> executive said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," An electric miniature motorcycle called the Honda <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=7267.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">7267.T</A>  Minimoto Maxii tops this year's holiday wish list, according to  Yahoo Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=YHOO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">YHOO.O</A> Yahooligans Web site, which compiled  votes from more than 185,000 U.S. youngsters aged 7 to 12 and  released its annual list of Top 10 Toys late on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Broadcaster has agreed to pay a record \$3.5M to erase a number of proposed radio indecency fines, including one against the ""Opie   Anthony Show"" and another against shock jock Howard Stern.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>- The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Agency to publish draft guidelines that would encourage companies to submit voluntary safety evaluations of bioengineered crops that sometimes drift and cross-pollinate with nearby plants.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>- The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Hackers co-opted several popular Web sites including comedycentral.com over the weekend, using them to infect thousands of computers with a virus that can be used to steal passwords, bank accounts and other personal information. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
World," Iran will never be prepared to dismantle its nuclear program entirely but remains committed to the non proliferation treaty (NPT), its chief delegate to the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"While saying grace over the holiday spread, Apple executives might toss in a ""thank you"" for an influential analyst whose rosy report on iPod's ability to spur sales helped drive the company's stock up to a four-year high. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The judge deciding whether to suspend the European Union's antitrust order against software giant Microsoft Corp. has called a meeting for this week after two key backers of the EU's decision pulled out of the case, officials said Tuesday."
World, Thousands of demonstrators pressing to install Ukraine's opposition leader as president after a disputed election launched fresh street rallies in the capital for the third day Wednesday.
World," A double suicide car bomb attack  devastated a police station just outside Baghdad's fortified  Green Zone on Saturday, killing seven people and wounding 57 in  the latest strike against Iraq's beleaguered security forces."
Sci/Tech,"Is this going too far? <br>JFK Reloaded, after all, is an online game that deals with the John F. Kennedy assassination and was made available yesterday -- the 41st anniversary of the president's death."
World," As of Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at least 1,229 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 957 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said. The figures include three military civilians."
Sci/Tech,"As Condoleezza Rice enters the State Department, she will face a number of pressing foreign policy problems that she cannot solve. This will not be for lack of effort or intelligence on her part. It's just that many foreign policy crises involve the interests and activities of countries across the globe, and changing them takes time. And even then, whether it's Iran, North Korea or Darfur, there is no quick fix that Washington can impose. But there is a growing danger for the United States that needs urgent attention, that can be solved and that is almost entirely within Rice's power to handle. It's the foreign visa crisis. Left unattended, it is going to have deep and lasting effects on American security and competitiveness."
Sci/Tech,"Congress is letting employers hire 20,000 more foreign high-tech workers under a special visa program after businesses reached the annual ceiling on the first day of the government's fiscal year."
Sci/Tech,Patents that result from collaboration between universities and companies won new protections from legal challenge under legislation that passed Congress over the weekend.
World," The most senior state official to be hurt in Thailand's restive south was accidentally shot and injured by one of his own guards, the Thai premier has said, discounting initial claims of an assassination attempt."
Sci/Tech,"It makes no sense, but when a huge, faceless corporation rejects you, it still hurts."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   City health officials knew about the deadly C. difficile outbreak at least five months before the provincial Health Department was informed, according to a broadcast report."
Sci/Tech,Tropical honeybees survived the devastating nuclear winter thought to have helped kill off the dinosaurs.
Business," WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - An animal suspected of  having mad cow disease was given a clean bill of health in a  second round of sophisticated testing, the U.S. Agriculture  Department said on Tuesday after cattle prices soared in  expectation of the news."
Sci/Tech,\The high survival rate among the injured at the battle of Waterloo could help inform modern medicine.
World, A Texas prosecutor who is leading an investigation into possible illegal campaign spending lashed out at congressional Republicans on Tuesday for changing their rules in order to protect House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
Business," American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A>, the world's largest insurer by market value, on  Tuesday said it reached preliminary accords to settle federal  criminal and regulatory probes into whether it helped two  companies fraudulently inflate earnings."
Business," Oil prices rose on Tuesday but  retreated from an earlier break above  $50, as dealers awaited a  U.S. government report that is expected to show a small  increase in thin heating oil stocks ahead of winter."
World," The state elections board certified nearly all results from the Nov. 2 election on Tuesday, but withheld approval of the outcome of two statewide races that are the subject of protests."
Business," Cingular Wireless will cut about 7,000  jobs, or 10 percent of its work force, to cut costs as it  integrates recently purchased AT T Wireless, the company said  on Tuesday."
World, The United States urged the Ukrainian government on Tuesday not to certify pro Russia Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych as winner of disputed presidential elections in the former Soviet republic because of suspected widespread fraud.
Business," U.S. market regulators are looking  into gifts of Super Bowl tickets, private jet rides, wine and  expensive golf outings by brokerage firms to mutual fund  executives, officials said on Tuesday."
World, Republican Dino Rossi kept a razor thin lead in the Washington governor's race as counties raced a Wednesday deadline for recounting 2.8 million ballots  #151; and girded for yet another possible recount.
Business," The governors of Illinois and New  Mexico accused French drug maker Sanofi Aventis <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SASY.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SASY.PA</A> of  balking in providing data to U.S. regulators in the states'  attempts to secure flu vaccine in the midst of a national  shortage."
Business, It's shaping up to be a very  merry holiday season for online retailers.
Business," Water filled yo yo balls should be  banned in the United States, a public interest group said on  Tuesday as it issued its annual survey of hazardous toys before  the holiday season."
World," Iran will never be prepared to  dismantle its nuclear program entirely but remains committed to  the non proliferation treaty (NPT), its chief delegate to the  International Atomic Energy Agency said on Wednesday."
World," Three foreign U.N. workers held hostage  in Afghanistan were freed unharmed on Tuesday, almost four  weeks after their abduction at gunpoint on a Kabul street  raised fears of a wave of Iraq style kidnappings."
World," SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - An international  conference on the political future of Iraq on Tuesday pressed  the interim Iraqi government to make sure as many people as  possible take part in Jan. 30 elections."
World," MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) - An Australian man was  refused bail Wednesday after a court heard he trained at an al  Qaeda camp in Afghanistan, saw its leader Osama bin Laden and  agreed to become a ""sleeper"" for the terror network."
World," Parliamentarians will table a motion on  Wednesday demanding a debate on Prime Minister Tony Blair's  ""gross misconduct"" in leading Britain to war against Iraq."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Venezuelan lawyer  suspected in last week's bombing murder of a top state  prosecutor was killed in a gunfight with police on Tuesday  after he tried to ram detectives with his car and opened fire  on them, officials said."
World,They are working to repair an image tattered by homegrown radicals - and to find a place in mainstream society.
World,"Ukraine's president and opposition agree to hold talks, as huge protests over disputed elections continue."
World,"\Smoking killed almost 5 million people around the world in 2000, researchers have calculated."
Sci/Tech,Reuters journalists are said to be close to striking over the outsourcing of reporting jobs to India.
World,Pakistani PM Shaukat Aziz is to continue dialogue with India in talks with counterpart Manmohan Singh.
World,"UN Security Council envoys are visiting eastern DR Congo, where UN troops maintain a fragile peace."
World,"French President Jacques Chirac is to go to Libya on Wednesday, for the first such visit since 1951."
Sci/Tech,"Sure, the Nintendo DS portable game machine is a technical wonder, with its super-sensitive touch screen, built-in wireless capability and"
World,\Burma sets a new date for a constitutional conference seen as a first step towards democracy.
World,"Sir Alex Ferguson is ""ecstatic"" as Man Utd reach the Champions League knockout stage by beating Lyon."
World,Zimbabwe denies British journalists entry - but England's tour still looks set to go ahead.
World,The Nato head in Bosnia defends efforts to detain Bosnian Serb leaders ahead of a war crimes report.
World,World leaders end a conference on the future of Iraq with strong support for the January polls.
World,A Hindu cleric facing murder charges in southern India is also accused of ordering an attack on a former devotee.
World,A new bill aimed at tackling organised crime will be published by the government on Wednesday morning.
World,"  The UN is investigating about 150 allegations of sexual abuse by UN civilian staff members and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with some evidence recorded on videotape, a senior UN official said yesterday. The accusations include pedophilia and rape, said Jane Holl Lute, an assistant secretary general in the peacekeeping department. Lute said that there ..."
World,"CARTAGENA, Colombia -- Under a security web of warplanes, battleships, and 15,000 troops, President Bush praised Colombia's battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas yesterday and pledged to keep US aid flowing so that  quot;this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists. quot;"
World,"U.S., British and Iraqi troops began a new offensive sweep across a region south of Baghdad known as the triangle of death."
World,Opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko took a symbolic oath of office in his country's parliament Tuesday as supporters rallied to challenge official vote counts that gave an insurmountable lead to his opponent.
World,Afghan officials denied Tuesday that they struck a deal with kidnappers who released three foreign U.N. workers unharmed in Kabul.
World,"As the offensive against Fallujah ends, U.S. military commanders have begun turning their attention to other restive regions of Iraq, where an insurgency in Sunni Muslim-dominated areas has proved resilient, possibly endangering nationwide elections scheduled for Jan. 30."
World,"An international conference on Iraq is expected to call on the government of Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to meet with its political opponents to encourage them to participate in the country's first democratic elections in January, according to a draft of the conference's final communique."
World,"Three U.N. workers kidnapped in Afghanistan four weeks ago were released unharmed Tuesday, a day after a string of raids by U.S. and Afghan security forces."
World,"The most important decision about who will run for president of the Palestinian Authority was made Monday by the Fatah movement's 15-member Central Committee, which nominated former prime minister Mahmoud Abbas as the group's presidential candidate for the Jan. 9 election."
World," Law enforcement officials said yesterday that they have broken up the largest known document fraud ring in Northern Virginia, charging 26 people in a scheme to sell identification to thousands of Indonesian immigrants nationwide."
World,"<p></p><p> By Patrick Markey</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Venezuelan lawyersuspected in last week's bombing murder of a top stateprosecutor was killed in a gunfight with police on Tuesdayafter he tried to ram detectives with his car and opened fireon them, officials said.</p>"
World,<p></p><p> By Daniel Flynn</p><p> MADRID (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez'sfence-mending visit to Spain sparked political uproar onTuesday when Madrid for the first time backed his allegationsthat the former Spanish government backed a coup against him.</p>
World,"<p></p><p> By Patrick Markey</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Venezuelan lawyersuspected in last week's bombing murder of a top stateprosecutor was killed in a gunfight with police on Tuesdayafter he tried to ram detectives with his car and opened fireon them, officials said.</p>"
Business,"The controversial multi-million pound fund set up by key directors of MG Rover parent company Phoenix Venture Holdings was  quot;quite modest quot;, chairman John Towers has claimed."
Business,"Canada may impose retaliatory duties on US imports for the first time since 1986, exposing strains in the world #39;s largest trading relationship."
Business,Senior United Airlines pilots would have to fly more hours each month and be away from home longer under a sweeping cost-cutting proposal by the ailing carrier.
Business,"Walt Disney Chairman George Mitchell said he was asked to become company president before the job was offered to Michael Ovitz, disputing testimony by CEO Michael Eisner."
Business,"SHANGHAI, CHINA - Under pressure from the Chinese labor federation, the world #39;s biggest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, said Tuesday it would permit branches of the official Communist Party-controlled union in its Chinese stores if employees requested it."
Business," The dollar hovered near a record low around  #36;1.31 per euro Wednesday but was steady against the yen after Russia suggested it might buy more euros, while Asian stocks rose on expectations of good earnings."
Business,"One day, Ed Blain hopes to deliver sermons from the pulpit. This holiday season, he's happy to help sort packages."
Business,"In what has become as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as stuffed turkey and football, Comcast Corp. moved yesterday to raise New England cable television rates by an average 5.9 percent starting in January."
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration strongly endorsed Biogen Idec Inc.'s new multiple sclerosis treatment, putting the Cambridge firm in position to expand the market for MS drugs and win greater market share. The drug, formerly called Antegren but renamed Tysabri, was developed with Elan Pharmaceuticals of Ireland. The FDA approved Tysabri for use on its own and in ..."
Sci/Tech,"Diana Duyser will become \$28,000 richer today, stand at the center of a media spotlight, and embark on a nationwide tour starring herself -- and all it cost her was a 10-year-old sandwich."
Sci/Tech,"What most adults might consider games for kids are anything but, say video game industry critics and two US senators. BY CHARLES HOMANS."
Sci/Tech,"Symbian Ltd., the London-based maker of the Symbian operating system used on high-end smart phones from a variety of manufacturers, says reports of malware may be premature."
Sci/Tech,"The budget increase Congress just voted for NASA is a clear endorsement of President Bush #39;s plan to send astronauts back to the moon and later Mars, the head of the space agency said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Its Workplace package is catching on with clients, and more software makers are signing on. Still, it #39;s no Windows smasher. IBM launched a bold foray into desktop computing last spring, when it took on Microsoft #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"November 23, 2004 - You gotta hand it to the folks over at Rockstar games. They certainly know how to milk a good thing to maximum effect."
Sci/Tech,New evidence from Gartner Group suggests that software licensing costs could see an overall increase of roughly 50 in the next year.
Sci/Tech,"Sending your favourite suit to the dry-cleaners could one day be an infrequent practice when  quot;self-cleaning quot; clothing become the norm, thanks to progress in nano-technology, the American Chemical Society has said."
Sports,"The brawl has been over for four days, but there #39;s still plenty to fight about. There was action on several fronts yesterday as the players, the teams, the fans, and law "
Sports,Two men will appear in court today accused of racial public order offences involving Birmingham striker Dwight Yorke. Yorke complained to police that he was taunted with monkey chants and other racist abuse 
Sports,LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was to decide later yesterday whether to contest a charge of improper conduct arising out of last months controversial clash with arch-rivals Manchester United.
Sports,Coach Klaus Augenthaler believes Bayer Leverkusen let a nervous Real Madrid off the hook by allowing the Spanish side to grab a 1-1 Champions League draw on Tuesday.
Sports, The bizarre journey of Ricky Williams will end right where it started   back in the NFL. But it #39;s unlikely he will return to the Dolphins.
Sports,"Rashard Lewis scored 27 points, Ray Allen added 24 and the SuperSonics again shot well from 3-point range in a 103-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night."
Sports,"STILLWATER, OKLA. - When Oklahoma State needs a spark, the Cowboys know just where to turn. John Lucas III scored 22 points - including three straight 3-pointers to break open a close game -nd No."
World,"THE arrest of four Indonesians accused of carrying out the Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta was a positive breakthrough in the war against terrorism, Labor said today."
World,Palestinian presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas has pledged to honour Yasser Arafat #39;s wishes and fight for the  quot;right of return quot; of Palestinian refugees to Israel.
World,"About 5,000 US Marines, British troops and Iraqi forces began an offensive yesterday aimed at clearing insurgents from a cluster of dusty, small towns south of Baghdad."
World,An Israeli army officer who repeatedly shot a 13-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza dismissed a warning from another soldier that she was a child by saying he would have killed her even if she was three years old.
Business," The dollar hovered near a record low  around  $1.31 per euro Wednesday but was steady against the yen  after Russia suggested it might buy more euros, while Asian  stocks rose on expectations of good earnings."
Sports,"The day after Orlando Cabrera beat his world champion teammates to meeting President Bush, Cabrera's agent said the Red Sox had yet to express any interest in re-signing the shortstop."
Sports,"To say forward Tom Gugliotta walked gingerly around the court during shootaround yesterday morning would be an overstatement. Dealing with lower back pain, he could barely shuffle across the paint. So, it was a no-brainer when coach Doc Rivers decided to place Gugliotta on the injured list. The tougher decision was who would take Gugliotta's place."
Sports,"Westford over Acton-Boxboro -- This week at the Discovery Museum, check out the exhibit,  quot;Overcoming spectrophobia. quot;"
World,"The Continent's plummeting fertility rate is a time bomb, threatening economic growth and social welfare. But what can governments do about it? How states are trying to get people to have more kids"
Sci/Tech, Britain might relax rules about the  speed at which mobile phone operators have to build out  third generation (3G) networks as part of a radical overhaul to  throw open the highly regulated market for radio frequencies.
World,The screen version of the international stage hit is finally here. Can it revive the Hollywood musical?
World,"  The US government knew of an imminent plot to oust Venezuela's leftist president, Hugo Chavez, in the weeks before a 2002 military coup that briefly unseated him, newly released CIA documents show, despite White House claims to the contrary a week after the putsch."
World,  Palestinian presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas vowed yesterday never to give up the late Yasser Arafat's bedrock demand that Israel recognize a  quot;right of return quot; of Palestinian refugees.
World,  Three UN workers held hostage for nearly a month were preparing to fly home after their release yesterday from an ordeal that suggested Taliban linked militants are adopting the tactics of Iraqi insurgents.
World,"  A new movement of passive resistance is quietly sweeping young people in Iran, a response both to the reform movement's failure to introduce political and economic change and conservatives' control over who can run for office, according to Iranian student leaders and political analysts."
World,"SHARM EL SHEIK, Egypt -- In the first regional conference on Iraq since the US-led invasion, 20 countries that had been sharply divided over the Iraq war agreed yesterday on several broad steps that would move the country toward a more secure future."
World,"  The fighting in Iraq is ''wreaking havoc quot; on the children, all but preventing relief groups from working in the country, the UN children's agency said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"The battle between Oracle and PeopleSoft is again at an impasse, with the possibility of a proxy fight that could continue into next spring."
Sci/Tech,"General Electric and EMC have won a \$200 million deal to install electronic image archiving systems in 70 hospitals in the U.K., as part of an effort to centralize communications and modernize technology throughout the national health system."
Sci/Tech,"Packard expects to spend  $200 million over the next six months on staff reductions, but it didn't say in which areas the cuts would take place."
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates today officially announced that John Swainson, an IBM veteran, has been named president and CEO-elect, as well as a member of the CA board."
Sci/Tech,"The company's new Flow software aims to integrate information from various places under a single interface for ease of use and collaboration, and it generally works well, according to columnist Ryan Faas."
Sci/Tech,The U.K. government is proposing legislation that would create a system of ID cards with embedded biometric identifiers that everyone living in the U.K. would be required to have by 2011 or 2012.
Sci/Tech,"Computer Associates today officially announced that John Swainson, an IBM veteran, has been named president and CEO-elect, as well as a member of the CA board."
Sci/Tech,"Packard is the latest IT vendor to try blogging. But analysts wonder if the weblog trend is the 21st century equivalent of CB radios, which made a big splash in the 1970s before fading."
Sci/Tech,A proposed Pennsylvania law on its way to the governor's desk could pose a hurdle for Philadelphia's ambitious plan to provide broadband Wi-Fi service throughout the city by mid-2006.
Sci/Tech,This comprehensive glossary provides a definition of terms related to business integration
Sci/Tech," Three prominent open source software developers, including Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, have issued a statement urging the European Union Council to reject proposed legislation that would codify the practice of granting software patents in the E.U."
Sci/Tech,"The Enterprise Grid Alliance (EGA) on Nov. 30 plans to announce the addition of Dell, UBS Investment Bank, and value-added reseller Avarsys to its fold."
Sci/Tech,"ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND - Poll observers in about 6 percent of Maryland's precincts recorded 201 problems with electronic voting machines during the Nov. 2 general election, according to a report released Tuesday by TrueVoteMD.org."
Sci/Tech,The judge examining whether or not to suspend sanctions in the European Union's antitrust ruling against Microsofthas called a meeting to determine how the case should proceed following the withdrawal of two of its major participants.
Sci/Tech,"Packard(HP) plans to spend  $200 million over the next six months on staff reductions, the company said Tuesday in a regulatory filing. It did not specify in the filing which business areas the staffing cuts would affect."
Sci/Tech,"Thomson said Tuesday that it is teaming up with VeriSignto build a digital authorization and authentication service that promises to secure delivery of content such as movies, music, and games."
Sci/Tech,Will the chip maker ever overcome Intel's advantage in the notebook market?
Sci/Tech,"Companies will offer a service that authenticates movies, music, and games."
Sci/Tech,Proposed law could prevent the government from offering broadband access.
Sci/Tech,Copernic Desktop Search does the work without Google's security flaws.
Sci/Tech,Which search engines are adequately disclosing their paid placement and paid inclusion practices? Which ones are failing to do so?  A new report offers some surprising insights.
Business,"Stocks shuffled to a mixed finish yesterday, rebounding from mid-day declines as oil prices retreated after surging past \$50 per barrel."
Business,The Time Warner Inc. chairman and CEO and his legal eagles are said to be close to a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department that would settle the dual 
Business,"The Food and Drug Administration strongly endorsed Biogen Idec Inc. #39;s new multiple sclerosis treatment, putting the Cambridge firm in position to expand the market for MS drugs and win greater market share."
Business,"Securities regulators are opening up yet another front in their long-running investigation of the mutual fund industry, examining brokerage firms that allegedly gave mutual fund employees "
Business,"They are sold with colorful names like  quot;Pals on the Go!, quot;  quot;Click Clack Train, quot;  quot;Kinderland Kimy Bathtime quot; and  quot;Flashing Star Wand."
Sci/Tech,"AMD has introduced its latest Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000, which is designed for thin notebooks. Built to compete with Intel #39;s Centrino, the AMD processor offers Enhanced Virus Protection "
Sci/Tech,"IBM has signed on 100 software companies to use software from its Workplace initiative, a plan to gain ground in desktop software."
Sci/Tech,"This season #39;s blockbuster video games give players the opportunity to hijack cars, mow down the walking undead with heavy artillery and ogle topless women."
Sci/Tech,"Citrix Systems Inc. on Tuesday announced that it is acquiring a small SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) VPN provider, a move that company officials hope will position Citrix as a major player in the remote-access market."
Sci/Tech,"Veteran NASA flight director Donald R. Puddy, who supervised Apollo, Skylab and early space shuttle missions from Mission Control, has died."
Sports,Sir Alex Ferguson looked set to spend Wednesday with a splitting headache after threatening to toast his victorious 1 000th game in charge of Manchester United in epic fashion.
Sports,Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia hit out at the refereeing decision which could rob Liverpool of a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger vowed to fight his Football Association misconduct charge as he defended his right to criticise Ruud van Nistelrooy in public.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - United States men #39;s national team captain and former San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Landon Donovan announced Tuesday he will return to Europe to continue his soccer career and development as a player."
Sports,"Rashard Lewis scored 27 points, Ray Allen added 24 and the SuperSonics again shot well from 3-point range in a 103-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night."
World,PETER CAVE: Police in Indonesia believe they #39;ve arrested the kingpin behind the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta earlier this year.
World,"Women are being infected with HIV at increasing rates in all regions of the world, and their numbers are now nearly equal to men, according to the United Nations and World Health Organization #39;s annual report on AIDS released Tuesday."
World,"Iranian deputy foreign minister Gholamali Khoshrou denied Tuesday that his country #39;s top leaders were at odds over whether nuclear weapons were un-Islamic, insisting that it will  quot;never quot; make the bomb."
World,The Black Watch battalion is preparing to join US Marines and Iraqi forces in a major new offensive against insurgents. The operation - codenamed Plymouth Rock because it takes place around Thanksgiving - is 
World,"LONDON Invoking a global threat of terrorism, the British government announced plans on Tuesday to introduce national identity cards for the first time since the Second World War."
Business,Business confidence is rising in Hong Kong with a third of companies saying that economic prospects will improve in 2005.
Business,"Easy Group is near to closing a Deal with Deutsche Telekom to launch a UK mobile service, the Financial Times reports."
Business, #39;The ongoing stimulus of lower-than-expected mortgage interest rates was the primary driver of strong home sales in October. #39;.
Sci/Tech,"Falling prices in September for plasma televisions and digital cameras sparked the biggest monthly decline in US consumer electronics prices in five months, according to an industry study prepared for Reuters."
Sports,"Last Tuesday night, Harvard knocked off rival Boston College, which was ranked No. 1 in the country. Last night, the Crimson knocked off another "
Sci/Tech,"This article discusses how to take SSH Identity/Pubkey trust relationships to the next level, by using ssh-agent as a keymaster to manage a user's authentication needs automatically."
Sci/Tech," #147;Carrying around a wallet full of pictures of the kids or the dog is so last year, #148; writes Cathy Lu in Digit.  #147;Apple #146;s iPod Photo makes it as easy to look at your most beloved pictures on the go as it is to listen to your favorite tunes. #148; Nov 23"
Sci/Tech," #147;I just received my sixth, an iPod photo, and if I loved my iPod before, I really love it now, #148; writes Bob LeVitus for the Houston Chronicle.  #147;The new iPod photo stores not only your songs, but also your digital pictures. The 2-inch color display is the best little color display I #146;ve seen, and I #146;ve heard many remarks about its clarity and rich, saturated images. Photos look amazing, and iPod photo stores and displays album art for songs which have cover art available. #148; Nov 23"
Sci/Tech,"Register now for Apple Certified Pro training at DV Expo West. Apple representatives are conducting classes on Apple #146;s high-end video and music applications, including Final Cut Pro HD, DVD Studio Pro, Motion and Logic, Dec 5-10.\ Nov 23"
Sci/Tech,Police departments around the country turn to sound-analysis technology to detect and report gunshots. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"Dartmouth College computer scientists create software that uses statistical techniques to authenticate art, to sort out real works from fakes. Their first finding: A painting purportedly by Perugino may have been done by four different artists. By Noah Shachtman."
Sci/Tech,"States are rethinking their policy of publishing all court documents -- divorces, medical histories, arrests -- on the web. On one hand is the citizens' right to know how their government operates. On the other is their right to privacy. By Jacob Ogles."
Sci/Tech,The Senate passes a copyright bill that is not as bad as digital rights activists had feared. The bill drops language that would have banned tech that would have allowed people to skip commercials. By Katie Dean.
Sci/Tech,"Detractors are horrified, but the developer of a video game that lets players simulate the assassination of President Kennedy says the point is to bolster the lone-gunman theory and debunk the conspiracy theorists."
Sci/Tech,"A cow that tested positive last week on preliminary tests for mad cow disease has tested negative on the follow-up, the Agriculture Department announced."
Sci/Tech,Colorado voters approved a proposal this month mandating that 10 percent of the state's electricity must come from wind and solar power by 2015.
Sci/Tech,"The budget increase Congress just voted for NASA is a clear endorsement of President Bush's plan to send astronauts back to the Moon and later Mars, said Sean O'Keefe."
Sci/Tech,Colombia's Indian tribes are confronting a sudden rise in the suicide rate of their young members.
Sci/Tech,"The idea that artists and scientists glare at each other across a cultural divide is mostly fiction, as the work of the printmaker Joseph Scheer makes abundantly clear."
Sci/Tech,Amtrak's computer voice works on frayed nerves by remaining unshakably courteous and tirelessly chipper.
Sci/Tech,The European Court of First Instance judge called an unexpected hearing to reconsider the evidence that can be used in the Microsoft antitrust case.
Sci/Tech,"Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest cellular phone company, plans to cut about 10 percent of its work force as a result of its purchase of AT T Wireless."
Sci/Tech,"The renovated New York Hall of Science's new shows include one of the oldest (and best): ""Mathematica,"" a show that continues to inspire wonder and persistent curiosity."
World," North Korea gave a visiting U.N. official a ""very positive message"" about resuming stalled six way talks on its nuclear programs, the South Korean Unification Ministry said Wednesday."
World,Relief efforts in Indonesia hit a setback when Banda Aceh airport is closed to flights after an accident.
Sports," Speedy Claxton scored 21 points, including five free throws in the final 15 seconds of the third overtime, to help the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Hornets 115 109 Tuesday night."
World, Criticism of the United States was surprisingly muted at an international conference in Egypt that drew fierce opponents to the U.S. led invasion.
World, Fast bowler Makhaya Ntini grabbed three wickets to help bowl out India for 466 and give South Africa a 44 run first innings lead on the final day of the first test on Wednesday.
World," Linked in the past to sex crimes in East Timor, and prostitution in Cambodia and Kosovo, U.N. peacekeepers have now been accused of sexually abusing the very population they were deployed to protect in Congo."
Sports," Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay  Fiedler was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a herniated  disk in his neck, ending his 2004 season."
Business,"US stocks ended barely changed on Tuesday as a late retreat in oil prices pulled the market back from lows, although a broker downgrade of technology bellwether Intel Corp."
Business,"WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Oracle Corp. executives, lobbying investors to support the company #39;s \$9.2 billion hostile takeover bid, came out swinging Monday against PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,"When Michael Eisner took the helm at The Walt Disney Co. in 1984, he was so unschooled in boardroom etiquette that he sought out a copy of  quot;Robert #39;s Rules of Order, quot; the guide to parliamentary procedure."
Business,"Bloomington (Star report) --Boston Scientific Corp. has obtained exclusive rights to sell the most popular coating on heart stents, taking over the share previously held by Cook Inc."
Business,The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a drug for multiple sclerosis that has shown early evidence of being more effective than existing drugs.
World," Kuwaiti security forces have detained up  to eight Kuwaiti soldiers suspected of plotting to attack U.S.  forces in the Gulf Arab state, a security source said on  Monday."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s an unlikely marriage of the sacred and the profane: a decade-old grilled cheese sandwich bearing the purported image of the Virgin Mary, sold to a gambling house that wants to tour the petrified snack around the country for charity."
Sci/Tech,Flat or fat? EDTV or HDTV? LCD or plasma? Anyone who #39;s on the hunt for a new TV set these days knows getting a dream screen can be more confusing than the plotline of Days of Our Lives.
Sci/Tech,"IBM has added biometric security to its ThinkPad notebook line, claiming the technology is now ready for prime time. IBM has added a fingerprint scanner to its T42 ThinkPad "
Sports,Retief Goosen has revealed that he almost decided not to make the trip to Hawaii after the birth of his daughter Ella last Friday.
Sports,Two men are due in court over alleged racist abuse aimed at footballer Dwight Yorke. The Birmingham City striker made a complaint after a game against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.
Sports,"Shortly after Steve Spurrier arrived at Florida in 1990, the Gators were placed on NCAA probation for a year stemming from a child-support payment former coach Galen Hall made for a player."
Sports,"Landon Donovan is leaving the San Jose Earthquakes to rejoin Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, a move that costs Major League Soccer its most successful player."
Sports,SPANISH football fans shamed their country again last night by hurling racist abuse at Bayer Leverkusen players during the Champions League fixture at Real Madrid.
Sports,ENGLAND coach Phil Larder has threatened Australia with  #39;payback #39; when the world champions meet their favourite enemy at Twickenham on Saturday.
Sports,Chinese center Yao Ming had 29 points and nine rebounds but he could not save the Houston Rockets from the 102-96 defeat by the Sacramen to Kings Tuesday.
Sports," After a dozen games, Antonio Daniels has established himself as one of the favorites to win the league #39;s sixth man award."
Sports,"St. Joseph #39;s picked a bad place and a terrible time to start life without guards Jameer Nelson and Delonte West. With the two stars who led the Hawks to an unbeaten 2003-04 regular season now in the NBA, St."
Sports,"Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler will miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disk in his neck. Fielder, who started seven games and played in another for the 1-8 Dolphins, suffered the injury in Sunday #39;s game with the Seattle Seahawks."
World,"If Yasser Arafat had died at birth, a Palestinian state would today likely be living side by side with a Jewish state, in peace. The Palestinian state would be called Jordan, which claimed and governed the "
World,"US, British and Iraqi troops mounted raids yesterday in a swath of territory south of Baghdad in the fourth sizable assault since last month aimed at "
World,US officials are blaming Darfur rebels for this week #39;s renewed violence in the troubled region of western Sudan. The Sudanese government says more than 30 of its policemen have been killed in Darfur clashes since Monday.
Business,"  Just a week before George W. Bush arrives for a feel good visit with Paul Martin, Ottawa is talking tough about a possible trade war with the United States."
Business,"NEW YORK: Global computer server sales rose 5.5 per cent in the third quarter to \$11.5 billion (6.2 billion) from a year ago, but growth was flat in dollar terms from the second quarter, market research firm IDC has said."
Business,"Cingular Wireless, the nation #39;s largest cellphone company, will cut about 10 percent of its 68,000 jobs over the next 12 to 18 months as it combines operations with the recently "
Business,"  The federal government is wasting tens of millions on prescription drugs and its billion dollar annual investment in native education is actually losing ground, Auditor General Sheila Fraser said yesterday."
Business,"  Royal Bank #39;s RBC Insurance is selling Liberty Insurance Services Corp., its US business process services division, to IBM Corp."
Sci/Tech,"With only 30 shopping days till Christmas, there #39;s no time to lose. So here are some nifty gift ideas for the youngsters on your list: - JFK Reloaded."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker, said it is helping Chinese and Indian customers build personal computers that use the Linux operating system, an alternative to Microsoft #39;s Windows software."
Sci/Tech,"IBM India has launched its first ThinkPad with an integrated fingerprint reader at prices beginning from Rs 95,000. ThinkPad, the most secure notebook PC, now features a model that delivers simplified access "
Sports,"India collapsed on the final morning of the First Test in Kanpur but the game was certain to end in a draw. Resuming on 401 for four, the home side were bowled out for 466 to give South Africa a first innings lead of 44."
Sports,"  All the batons had been twirled. The confetti had been shot into the air. The Arrr gos chant had been repeated, oh maybe 100 times."
Sci/Tech," Warner Bros. has secured a  #36;309,600 judgment against an actor for allegedly making promotional ""screener"" copies of ""The Last Samurai"" and ""Mystic River"" available for bootleg DVD copying and unauthorized Internet trading, the studio said Tuesday."
World," A crowd angry about recent child kidnappings cornered plainclothes federal agents taking photos of students at a school on Mexico City's outskirts and burned the officers alive, the latest example of mob justice in a country beset by corrupt police and high crime."
World,"US, British and Iraqi forces are focusing this time on a hotbed south of the capital. BAGHDAD -- About 5,000 US marines, British troops and Iraqi commandos launched raids and arrested suspected insurgents "
World,"DOLPHINS herded four swimmers together then scared off a great white shark which had moved in for the kill. The 10ft predator circled as lifeguard Ron Howes, his daughter Niccy, 15, and two of her friends took a dip."
Sci/Tech," Although Microsoft has nearly 90 of the browser market, its share is down a full five points since May of this year. Mozilla Firefox is doing the damage, with 5.6 million copies downloaded in the last two weeks."
Sports, The Boston Celtics placed forward  Tom Gugliotta on the injured list Tuesday with lower back pain.
World," A proposal to let more lawmakers see income tax returns is going to stay alive into December, thanks to Democratic complaints over how the one sentence provision was stuffed into a gargantuan spending bill."
Sports," FORT WORTH, Texas (Sports Network) - Oklahoma quarterback  Jason White was one of three finalists announced Tuesday for  the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation's top quarterback."
World, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz  and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on Wednesday began  talks that are expected to set aside a recent spat over  disputed Kashmir and give a push to a plodding peace process.
World," Chinese divers searching an icy lake  have recovered the two flight recorders from a commuter jet  that crashed seconds after takeoff killing 54 people, Xinhua  news agency said Wednesday."
Sports,The old order is passing in boxing and a potential new powerhouse has emerged. Timing always has been the ally of Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins. It is what made the former a six-time world champion and the latter the undisputed middleweight champion through more successful title defenses than any fighter in history.
Sports,"Boston College had been given an early quarterfinal boot from the Big East tournament by the University of Connecticut three weeks ago, but thanks to sophomore back Sam Brill, whose family lives about a mile and a half from BC's home soccer field, it was the Eagles who prevailed by the same score of 1-0 yesterday afternoon in the second ..."
Sports,"Last Tuesday night, Harvard knocked off rival Boston College, which was ranked No. 1 in the country. Last night, the Crimson knocked off another local foe, Boston University, 2-1, at Walter Brown Arena, which marked the first time since 1999 that Harvard had beaten them both in the same season."
Sports,"One line did most of the work as the Northeastern men's hockey team defeated Merrimack, 5-1, in a Hockey East contest last night in North Andover."
Sports,"BASEBALL Baltimore (AL): Named Jim Richardson, Mark Ralston and James Keller scouts. Cleveland (AL): Signed Ps Kenny Rayborn and Jake Robbins and OF Ernie Young to minor league contracts. Los Angeles (NL): Purchased contracts of INF Brian Myrow and OF Jason Repko from Las Vegas (PCL), Ps Franquelis Osoria, Ryan Ketchner, and Derek Thompson from Jacksonville (SL), and C Russell ..."
World, The ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament began on a dramatic note when unfancied Frenchman Oliver Patience knocked out third seeded Rainer Schuettler of Germany in the first round.
World," A suicide car bomb exploded on Tuesday at a police post near an entrance to the fortified Green Zone complex in Baghdad, killing at least four people, a policeman at the scene said."
Sci/Tech,"A new trojan on the internet attacks the Nokia 7610 smartphone and possibly other phones running Symbian Series 60 software.  quot;We have located several freeware and shareware sites offering a program, called "
Sports,"MONTE CARLO, November 23 (Champions League) - A controversial Javier Saviola goal left Liverpool #39;s hopes of a place in the Champions League second round hanging by a thread as Monaco claimed all three points in the Principality."
Sports,WHEN he switches on the television on a Saturday night Sir Alex Ferguson must cringe at the sight of Peter Schmeichel in the pundit #39;s chair.
World,"Carol Williams, a family nurse practitioner and director of women #39;s services at the McDowell Healthcare Center in Phoenix, talks about World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. This year #39;s focus is on women and girls."
World,The release of three United Nations workers who had been held hostage for more than three weeks took place early Tuesday in what appeared to be an orchestrated handover.
World,SANTIAGO: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Monday his country would never go to war with China and that bilateral ties were satisfactory.
Business,"The growth in electronic toys that sing, provide realistic sound effects and make other noises has led to yet another hazard for children, a consumer advocate group said Tuesday."
Business,"MARKET RESEARCH firm IDC said that revenues in the worldwide server market grew by 5.5 per cent in the third quarter of this year, valued at \$11.5 billion."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON: All Nokia smart phones need to be on a watch out now, as a malicious wallpaper programme which hijacks the main page of the 7610 handset is on the prowl."
Sci/Tech,"No doubt, all of you have heard of Xfce and those who haven #39;t will hear about it soon anyway. I remember trying out Xfce for the first time back on SuSE 9.0."
Sports,Fuming Rafael Benitez slammed the controversial Monaco goal which left his Liverpool side in desperate danger of missing out on the Champions League second round.
Sports,"Roy Carrolls blunder in Manchester Uniteds Champions League victory over Lyon at Old Trafford last night almost put a dampener on Sir Alex Fergusons 1,000th match in charge of the club."
Sports,"When South Carolina hired former Florida coach Steve Spurrier on Tuesday without conducting an organized search that included more than one candidate, it didn #39;t sit well with the Black Coaches Association."
Business,ReliaQuote can bring you the peace of mind of term life insurance. Compare rates from top-rated life insurance companies online in minutes. Save up to 70 #37;. It couldn #39;t be easier!
Business,THE head of MG Rover has held out the prospect of increased production at the car giant #39;s UK factory under plans to link up with China #39;s biggest auto manufacturer.
Business,An agreed bid for aiports operator TBI was the most notable feature for investors in a flat open to trading in London on Wednesday.
Business,"There probably will not be any polished silver, napkin rings or acorn craft centerpieces, but Martha Stewart #39;s Thanksgiving is sure to be unique this year."
Sci/Tech,"based pornographer says it has sued Google, alleging that its leading internet search engines are illegally allowing people to view hijacked versions of its nude photos and to access its website with stolen passwords."
Sports,Doubts had arisen over Yorkes future at St Andrews following the racial abuse he suffered at the hands of two Blackburn Rovers fans at Ewood Park over the weekend.
Sports,"Manchester United gave Alex Ferguson a 1,000th game anniversary present by reaching the last 16 of the Champions League yesterday, while four-time winners Bayern Munich romped into the second round with a 5-1 beating of Maccabi Tel Aviv."
Sports,The Pistons ended up on the wrong side of history Tuesday night at the Charlotte Coliseum. They became the first defending NBA champion to lose to an expansion team since 
World," quot;Americans also have no right to raise something like this, quot; he said, adding that Iran had never used its nuclear power program for weapons production."
World,FOUR swimmers confronted by a great white shark off the coast of New Zealand were saved by dolphins that came to their rescue. The three-metre (10ft) shark came 
Business," The judge considering Microsoft  Corp.'s appeal against European Union sanctions has convened a  closed meeting for Thursday after two more major opponents of  the U.S. software giant withdrew from the case, a court  spokesman said on Wednesday."
Business,British airport operator TBI PLC said Wednesday it has agreed to a takeover by Spanish transport and communications company Abertis and Spain #39;s national airport authority Aena.
Business,"  In an exercise that #39;s become as much a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and football, the federal government and private interest groups yesterday released lists of dangerous toys and graphic video games they say should be avoided by young "
Business,Canada said on Tuesday it was considering whether to slap trade sanctions on a wide range of US imports to retaliate for Washington #39;s refusal to abandon a controversial anti-dumping law.
Business,"The number of acceptances received from world number four gold miner Gold Fields #39; shareholders is increasing, marketing director for world number four gold miner Harmony Ferdi Dippenaar said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"A grilled-cheese sandwich said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary has been sold for \$28,000 in an eBay auction, according to the online casino that bought it from a woman in Hollywood, Fla."
Sci/Tech,"CHIP GIANT Intel is making a concerted attempt to push the Linux OS in China and India, countries with citizens numbering over two billion."
Sci/Tech,Ronnie Coote writes  quot;The UK #39;s largest retailer of electronics is phasing out VHS VCRs. Sales of DVD players have outstripped VCRs by 40-to-1 recently.
World,"Amid repeated cautions that no breakthrough was expected, the prime ministers of India and Pakistan came together Wednesday for a rare meeting, despite tough positions stated "
World,"Benazir Bhutto has demanded the right to return to Pakistan, a day after her husband #39;s release on bail after eight years in jail, the BBC reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The judge considering Microsoft Corp.'s appeal against European Union sanctions has convened a closed meeting for Thursday after two more major opponents of the U.S. software giant withdrew from the case, a court spokesman said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"A US group released its annual warning about antisocial video games, but a University of Toronto professor says he #39;s only really worried about a very narrow category of such interactive entertainment."
Sci/Tech," A dome by any other name would erupt so strong. But, alas, what's in a name might have tormented Shakespeare as it has even the most savvy of scientists."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at Oxford and Nottingham universities create the smallest ""test tubes"" known to science."
World," Mark Thatcher must submit to questioning in a South African court this week over charges he was involved in a foiled coup plot in oil rich Equatorial Guinea, the Cape High Court ruled Wednesday."
World," India said on Wednesday that a proposed  #36;4 billion gas pipeline from Iran via Pakistan could be built only if overall economic ties with Islamabad improved, but Pakistan said the project itself could boost relations."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at Oxford and Nottingham universities make it into the record books by creating the smallest ""test tubes"" known to science."
Sci/Tech,"The mystery of how a type of lizard ""walks"" on water may have been solved, a group of US scientists believe."
World,World cricket boss Ehsan Mani hints England could pull out of Zimbabwe without penalty.
Business,The Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved a drug for multiple sclerosis that has shown early evidence of being more effective than existing drugs.
Sci/Tech,"U.S. online retailers rang up holiday sales of \$23.2B between Nov. 1 and Dec. 26, up 25 from the same period in 2003, according to a survey released today by Goldman Sachs, Harris Interactive and Nielsen/NetRatings."
Sci/Tech,"A Red Cross Web site designed to help relatives locate survivors of last week's Indian Ocean tsunami partially crashed last week after being overwhelmed by traffic in its first 24 hours, a spokesman said."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has vowed to fight his FA misconduct charge as he defended his right to criticise Ruud van Nistelrooy in public.
Sports,Liverpool #39;s Spanish midfielder Luis Garcia will be out of action for up to a month after limping off with a hamstring injury after just two minutes of their 1-0 Champions League defeat in Monaco on Tuesday.
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will rest some of his star players for the final Champions League group game against Fenerbache on December 8. With qualification to the last 16 assured after Tuesday 
Sports,"Pierre Pierce hit a 25-foot jumper with 44 seconds left to give Iowa the lead for good, and the Hawkeyes beat No. 15 Texas, 82-80, last night in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational."
Sports,"Q: You mentioned several times about chemistry being so important. Whenever you get a group of demanding people together, it is extremely important."
World,The Afghan government denied making a deal with the kidnappers who released three UN hostages after four weeks in captivity yesterday.
World," Indonesian National Police Chief General Da #39;i Bachtiar said on Tuesday that the police had captured the alleged perpetrators of the bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Sept."
World,"If Marwan Barghouti really wants to be chairman of the Palestinian Authority, he should withhold his candidature at this time and allow Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) to take responsibility for the transition into the post-Arafat era."
World,The United States closed diplomatic offices in the Indian commercial hub of Mumbai Tuesday. Its action was based on intelligence that terrorists may be planning attacks on US interests in New Delhi 
World,"The Guardian panel, broadly representative of people across Britain, was established in the run-up to the last general election. In 2001 most of the respondents, after some reservations, backed Labour."
World,"The flight recorders from a plane that crashed in northern China at the weekend, killing 55 people, have been found after a three-day search."
Business,"Biogen Idec and Irish drugmaker Elan Corp. won government approval yesterday to sell a new multiple sclerosis drug, Tysabri. The drug, which some analysts predict will bring in \$2 billion "
Sports,"In August in River Falls, Wis., it was raining. A feeling of unease came over Dick Vermeil. Coaches are sensitive to what others would regard as of little importance, none more so perhaps than the emotional Vermeil."
World,"The South Korean Unification Ministry said Nov. 24, 2004, that North Korea gave a visiting UN official a  #39;very positive message #39; about resuming stalled six-way talks on its nuclear programs."
Business,The dollar hits yet another record low against the euro on Wednesday amid speculation Russia may increase reserves of the single currency.
Business,"The judge considering Microsoft Corp. #39;s appeal against European Union sanctions has convened a closed meeting for Thursday after two more major opponents of the US software giant withdrew from the case, a court spokesman said on "
Sci/Tech,"Symbian downplayed current reports of a new malware developed specifically for smartphone devices based on Series 60, a platform developed by Nokia and based on the Symbian OS."
Sports,Bill Parcells had a bad first Thanksgiving Day experience as coach of the Dallas Cowboys but is hoping for a better one this year when the Chicago Bears visit Texas Stadium.
Sports," Shaun Rogers is in the backfield as often as some running backs. Whether teams dare to block Detroit's star defensive tackle with one player or follow the trend of double teaming him, he often rips through offensive lines with a rare combination of size, speed, strength and nimble footwork."
World," A Russian scientist convicted of spying for China was sentenced to 14 years in a high security jail Wednesday, Russian news agencies reported."
World,The Australian Government has welcomed the arrests of four key suspects in the bombing of Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta in September.
World,"Mark Thatcher must submit to questioning in a South African court this week over charges he was involved in a foiled coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, the Cape High Court ruled Wednesday."
World,"A court in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Siberia, on Wednesday sentenced Russian physicist Valentin Danilov to 14 years in prison for spying for China."
Sports," Steve Spurrier might give his brash, visor throwing style an overhaul now that he has returned to college football."
World," Tens of thousands of Ukrainian opposition  supporters marched on the president's office on Tuesday seeking  to install their leader in office, defying poll results they  said had been rigged by a pro Moscow government."
World, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's  fence mending visit to Spain sparked political uproar on  Tuesday when Madrid for the first time backed his allegations  that the previous government supported a coup against him.
World,UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrives in Israel for two days of talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
World,Representatives of two dozen nations and international organizations attending a conference on the future of Iraq pressed the country's interim government Tuesday to work harder to encourage opposition forces to participate in elections scheduled for January.
World," FALLUJAH, Iraq -- The first time Jose Ramirez saw a human body ripped apart by a rocket, it took hours for him to regain his composure. Nothing in his training as a Navy medical corpsman had prepared him for the sight of the dead Marine brought in September to the military field hospital outside Fallujah."
World,"The epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus  infection is growing more rapidly in women \than in men in almost every part of the world, according to a new report."
World,"As a growing economy produces new wealth and a spreading middle class in China, the epochal Cultural Revolution has receded to the distant past in just one generation."
Business,"Toll collectors and other Pennsylvania Turnpike workers went on strike Wednesday, union officials said. The strike began in the pre-dawn hours of the day before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel days of the year."
Sports,"Alex Ferguson said Manchester United #39;s best form is returning after the team marked his 1,000th game as manager by reaching the single-elimination stages of soccer #39;s Champions League for the eighth straight year."
Sports,Watching Parcells use the media this week provided another example of why he #39;s one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Parcells has used his regular news conferences to send messages to 
World,"and smiled for photographers after discussing their captivity with him at his presidential palace in Kabul. Reporters were not allowed to ask questions, but Nayan said he was well and grateful for the support he received from home."
World,Sir Mark Thatcher today told how his life had been  quot;destroyed quot; by charges that he helped finance a failed African coup. The son of former prime minister 
Sports," Arnold Palmer has taken a swing at  America's top players, criticizing their increasing reluctance  to travel abroad to play in tournaments."
Business,"Offering evidence of a possible shift in the housing market, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors reported yesterday that sales of single-family homes fell for the third straight month in October and that the number of homes and condos on the market is up 7.6 percent from a year ago."
Business,It may not look monumental. But the fact that it's happening is significant.
Business,"Investors gave new McDonald #39;s Corp. Chief Executive Jim Skinner a vote of confidence Tuesday, driving the company #39;s shares up 72 cents to \$30.10, a 2.45 percent gain, the day after Charlie Bell resigned the top job."
Business,  Elan (UK:ELA) (ELN) and partner Biogen (BIIB) said the FDA has approved new drug Tysabri to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Business,"As the holiday season gears up, consumer advocates are again warning parents to do their homework and be vigilant about keeping dangerous toys out of the hands -- and mouths -- of kids."
Business," The World Trade Organization is set to give the go ahead today for sweeping retaliation against the United States from Canada, Europe and others for its continuing refusal to dismantle illegal trading laws."
Business,"increasing, marketing director for world number four gold miner Harmony (HAR) Ferdi Dippenaar said on Wednesday. However, Dippenaar wouldn #39;t disclosure the exact level of acceptances received from Gold Fields #39; shareholders."
Business," With the merger of AT amp;T Wireless complete, Cingular is making plans to cut its 68,000 person workforce by 10 percent, the companys CEO told The Associated Press on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Airgo Networks said on Monday the  Linksys unit of Cisco System Inc. will use its chips in  equipment for high speed wireless networking, bolstering  support for the start up chip maker's technology."
Sci/Tech,"A new downloadable computer game is offering online gamers a jackpot of \$100,000 for the most accurate interactive copycat killing of President John F. Kennedy."
Sci/Tech,"A virus has struck Nokia smartphone users. Once downloaded, the virus, called Skulls, replaces all phone desktop icons with images of a skull."
Sci/Tech,"The head of the Chinese space agency, Laiyan Sun, will meet for the first time with NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe Dec. 2 in Washington for an  quot;informal quot; session."
Sci/Tech,"AMD has released the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000  #39;for Thin and Light Notebooks #39;. The low-power processor is aimed at entry-level notebooks, as opposed to the 3000 Mobile AMD Sempron Processor for Full-Size Notebooks."
Sci/Tech,"Think fast -- Mario #39;s plummeting to Earth, and there #39;s nothing for the poor little guy to hang onto. So you take your stylus and draw him a trampoline."
Sports,"Two men were charged with public disorder Tuesday for for alleged racially taunting Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke, police said."
Sports,"Roy Keanes Manchester United booked their place in the knock-out stages of the Uefa Champions League with a victory at home to French champions Olympique Lyonnais on Tuesday, but Liverpool were defeated by their own French nemeses, last seasons "
Sports,"John Lucas III scored 22 points, Joey Graham added 16 and No. 6 Oklahoma State pulled away in the second half to beat Arkansas-Little Rock 90-65 Tuesday night."
Sports,com. DENVER (News 4) Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony says he has a tactic when he finds himself in frustrating situations with opposing fans.
World,"US Secretary of State Colin Powell pledges America's full support for the tsunami aid effort, as he visits Thailand."
Sports,"The NFL made him look inferior. His old school wanted him to stand in line and take a number. The more things change, the more Steve Spurrier remains the same."
World,A school of Dolphins has saved a group of swimmers from a great white shark attack. The amazing rescue happened when lifeguard Rob Howes took his daughter and her friends for a swim off the northern New Zealand coast.
World,"Former Israeli army chief of staff Rafael Eitan has died after drowning at Ashdod Port, south of Tel Aviv. He was 75. Eitan reportedly fell from a breakwater structure into "
World,"NAIROBI, 24 Nov 2004 (IRIN) - The UN has sent two teams to investigate 150 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by civilian and military personnel serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior UN official in New York City told "
World,"A Russian physicist convicted of spying for China has been jailed for 14 years by a court in Siberia. Valentin Danilov was cleared in 2003 of passing space secrets to China, but the result was later overturned."
World," The World Bank has welcomed Sri Lanka's move to boost tax revenues and pump money into rural areas, but warned a return to war with separatist Tamil rebels could be disastrous for economic stability."
World,"French troops in Ivory Coast pull back from some of their positions at the main airport in the largest city, Abidjan."
World,"The US, Russia and Sudan are accused of being the biggest violators of housing rights."
World,"\A senior Chinese official bolsters ally North Korea, amid contradictory reports of possible changes."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Comment</strong> Joined-up thinker wanted
World," Separatist militants threw a grenade at a paramilitary picket in Indian Kashmir on Wednesday, wounding six civilians, a police officer said."
Sports," The Indiana crowd jumped to its feet with a jubilant roar when Jamaal Tinsley scored off a steal by Fred Jones in the third quarter. After a long weekend of enduring the embarrassing fallout from their brawl in Detroit, the Pacers used a makeshift lineup and gave their fans plenty to cheer about."
Sports,Rafael Benitez is without Luis Garcia for up to a month as his injury list lengthened last night. Garcia suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of the 1-0 Champions League defeat at Monaco and will be sidelined until around Christmas time.
Sports,"Tatiana Golovin, making her Fed Cup singles debut, beat Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3 6-3 to give under-strength champions France an early 1-0 lead in their semi-final against Spain on Wednesday."
Sports,"Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells shied away from serious talk about rookie Drew Henson playing quarterback in Thursday #39;s game in a conference call with Chicago media Tuesday, but admitted to hometown writers there is a  quot;good chance #39; #39; he will make his "
Sports,"Marcellus Sommerville scored 27 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and stole the ball three times Tuesday night to spark Bradley #39;s 64-62 victory over Loyola in Peoria."
Sports,"Steve Spurrier might give his brash, visor-throwing style an overhaul now that he has returned to college football. Spurrier took over yesterday at South "
Sports,"A day after rolling out another hike to baseball #39;s priciest tickets, Red Sox brass scrambled to show the Nation #39;s faithful that the extra cash will be put to good use."
Sports," NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - Jason Campbell passed for  195 yards and a touchdown, Auburn's defense solidified its  status as one of the nation's toughest, and the third-ranked  Tigers completed the first perfect season in school history  with a 16-13 victory over No. 9 Virginia Tech in the Sugar  Bowl."
World,"Indonesian police have arrested four suspects, among them a bomb-maker, over a blast outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta that killed 10 people in September, police chief Da #39;i Bachtiar said Wednesday."
World,"Many words, little action from international conference which was meant to help solve bloody violence in Iraq. By Marc Burleigh - SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt."
World,"Despite a short-lived increase in Palestinian jobs in 2003, the economy is performing well below its potential, said a World Bank report."
Sports, Candice Wiggins scored 18 points and No. 7 Stanford defeated Eastern Washington 91 50 Tuesday night in the semifinals of the Great Alaska Shootout.
Business,"Shares in Elan, Ireland #39;s major pharmaceutical company, jumped nearly 3 percent Wednesday after American authorities approved a new drug engineered to help sufferers of multiple sclerosis."
Business,McDonalds Corp. s choice of an insider to replace ailing Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bell should keep the company on the path that has led 
Business,Time Warner is nearing settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department on the accounting scandal in AOL.
Business,"KUALA LUMPUR Shares of Genting, Asia #39;s biggest publicly traded casino group, rose Wednesday on expectations that the company #39;s plan to develop Las Vegas-style casinos in Britain with Stanley Leisure would bolster profit."
Business,"SINGAPORE Ever since WMC Resources rejected Xstrata #39;s \$5.8 billion takeover offer last month, saying it was insufficient, WMC #39;s chief executive, Andrew Michelmore, has been saying that there was more to his company than meets the eye."
Business,"lasting US made goods unexpectedly slipped 0.4 percent last month as demand for computers, cars and civilian aircraft slumped, a government report showed on Wednesday."
Business,"The ranks of Americans filing initial claims for jobless pay shrank by more than expected last week to 323,000, government data showed on Wednesday, while continued claims fell to a 3-1/2 year low in more good news for the US labor "
Business,Nortel Networks Corp. said the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange won #39;t commence suspension or delisting actions because of the company #39;s delay in filing certain financial reports.
Business,"NASD, which is the regulatory arm of the Nasdaq stock market, and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating about two dozen firms, including brokerage firms and mutual fund companies, to determine whether brokers handed out expensive gifts "
Business,"Fairbanks has been labeled the fourth most dangerous metropolitan area in the nation by the publisher of a reference book,  quot;City Crime Rankings."
Business,A new round has opened in the European Commission anti-trust battle against Microsoft as the judge hearing its appeal called for a closed meeting.
Business,The US Postal Service is expected to start seeking approval for a double-digit percentage increase in postage rates early next year.
Business,Gold Fields says it is confident it will fend off a hostile takeover from rival gold producer Harmony despite losing a key legal challenge.
Business, General Electric Co.  on Wednesday said it would buy Ionics Inc.  for about  #36;1.1 billion to build out its water treatment and services business.
Business," The ranks of Americans filing initial claims for jobless pay shrank by more than expected last week to 323,000, government data showed on Wednesday, while continued claims fell to a 3 1/2 year low in more good news for the U.S. labor market."
Business," Orders for long lasting U.S. made goods unexpectedly slipped 0.4 percent last month as demand for computers, cars and civilian aircraft slumped, a government report showed on Wednesday."
Business, Shares of Connetics Corp.  fell 15.5 percent before the opening bell on Wednesday after the drugmaker said the U.S. health officials concluded that its drug for treatment of seborrheic dermatitis was not effective.
Business," America's factories saw orders for big ticket goods drop in October after brisk activity in the previous month, highlighting the sometimes bumpy recovery experienced by the nation's manufacturers."
Sci/Tech,"A grilled cheese sandwich bearing the image of the Virgin Mary has been sold for nearly 15,000 on eBay. Florida jewellery designer Diana Duyser auctioned off the ten-year-old toastie saying it was time to share her  quot;miracle quot; with the world."
Sci/Tech,Server-based computing firm Citrix yesterday announced a deal to acquire SSL VPN vendor Net6 for approximately \$50m cash. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
Sci/Tech,Three prominent open-source software developers have urged the EU to reject a law that would codify the practice of granting software patents in Europe.
Sci/Tech,"Gericom and Packard Bell NEC plan to use the Mobile Sempron 3000 chip in new notebooks before the end of the year, but AMD #39;s new processor looks unlikely to overturn Intel #39;s solid advantage in the notebook market."
Sci/Tech,A man-made flood is roaring through the Grand Canyon in a bold experiment to restore the sandbanks of the Colorado river and to save fish and plants that have been disappearing over the past 40 years.
Sci/Tech,"The proportion of surfers using Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer (IE) has dropped to below 90, say web analysts. Net traffic monitor, OneStat."
Sci/Tech,"Blueprint, in conjunction with BT, plan to launch a new service for hosting, managing and distributing digital music and related content online, which could substantially accelerate the growth of the market to the benefit of artists, record companies "
Sci/Tech,"Fraudsters are achieving higher levels of automation for phishing scams, using software tools and botnets to increase the reach of their work, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group."
Sci/Tech,A local startup is selling technology to enable the average person to set up and manage their own WiFi wireless network. BeeTelecom Inc.
Sports,Ron Artest has some time off now to assess where his life and his career are going. He can get some help. He is only 25 and it #39;s not as if he can #39;t revive his career next season.
Sports,Real Madrid were in rueful mood after missing out on securing a place in the last 16 of the Champions League after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bayer Leverkusen at the Bernabeu.
Sports,"Whatever problems Bayern Munich face in their quest for a European and domestic treble this season, a lack of self-belief is unlikely to figure among them."
Sports,"Anigo, 43, had taken over in January from Alain Perrin. He will be replaced by another former Marseille coach, Albert Emon, who was in charge of the reserve team."
Sports,  Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin gave France a comfortable 2 0 lead in its Fed Cup semifinal against Spain after winning their opening singles Wednesday.
Sports,"According to a source close to the family, the 54-year-old CFL coaching legend, who spent 16 seasons in the Calgary Stampeders organization, has known for the past six weeks but kept the shocking news a closely guarded secret."
World,Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accepted an invitation Wednesday to visit Pakistan from his Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz.
World,"American, British and Iraqi troops are continuing their effort to root out insurgents south of Baghdad, in an operation aimed at clearing the way for elections to be held in January."
World,"The foreign secretary, Jack Straw, today welcomed Israel #39;s announcement that it would allow international observers to monitor forthcoming Palestinian presidential elections."
World,The United States reopened its consulate in Mumbai on Wednesday after closing it the previous day saying that it had information about a terrorist threat.
World,"(IsraelNN.com) After 11:00am, the coffin of former IDF Chief of Staff and former Minister of Agriculture Rafael (Raful) Eitan arrived at his home community of Tel Adashim."
World,"A global survey of consumer confidence released Wednesday shows that European consumers are generally pessimistic about the economic outlook for the next 12 months, people in the Asia-Pacific are optimistic and Americans lie somewhere in between."
Business," Orders for long lasting U.S. made  goods unexpectedly slipped 0.4 percent last month as demand for  computers, cars and civilian aircraft slumped, a government  report showed on Wednesday."
Business," Stock futures rose  on Wednesday,  pointing to a higher market open, before a slew of U.S.  economic data, as oil prices dipped lower ahead of weekly  inventory figures."
Business," Applications for home mortgages in the  U.S. fell last week even as mortgage rates edged down, an  industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stocks to watch on Wednesday  include H R Block Inc., Michaels Stores Inc., Tech Data Corp.,  and Microsoft Corp.  "
Business, The judge considering Microsoft  Corp.'s appeal against European Union sanctions has called a  closed meeting for Thursday to decide what action to take after  two more major opponents of the U.S. software giant withdrew  from the case.
Business," Merck   Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> has declared  its regular quarterly dividend, maintaining its status as one  of the richest dividend payors among blue chip stocks, even  following the withdrawal of its arthritis drug Vioxx and  subsequent loss of nearly  $27 billion in market value."
Business,"America's factories saw orders for big-ticket goods drop in October after brisk activity in the previous month, highlighting the sometimes bumpy recovery experienced by the nation's manufacturers."
Business,"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld blamed an Air Force procurement scandal on high turnover in top management positions, which he said reduced the amount of ""adult supervision"" of major weapons contracts over the past decade."
Business,Gold Fields loses a key legal decision in its fight against Harmony's \$8.2bn hostile takeover bid but remains confident that its shareholders will reject the bid.
Business,"The UK economy probably grew at a  faster than predicted pace in the third quarter, putting pressure on the Bank of England to raise rates again."
Business,Reports suggest phishing gangs are turning to automatic tools to mount more attacks than ever.
World,"Tens of thousands of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko demonstrated in Ukraine's capital for a third day Wednesday, and one of his allies said the only thing to negotiate with government authorities is the transfer of power."
World,"Iran is demanding that it be allowed to make an exception in its commitment to freeze all uranium enrichment activities so it can operate about about two dozen centrifuges, diplomats said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Airgo Networks said on Monday the Linksys unit of Cisco System Inc. will use its chips in equipment for high speed wireless networking, bolstering support for the start up chip maker's technology."
Sports,"Olympique Marseille coach Jose Anigo resigned on Tuesday because of poor results. Anigo, who took over in January from Alain Perrin, will be replaced for "
World,"Iran #39;s foreign minister says that Tehran will never fully dismantle its nuclear capabilities, also voicing the country #39;s concerns about the threat of a pre-emptive strike by Washington."
World,INDONESIAN police have arrested another four men over the September carbombing of the Australian Embassy amid suggestions the bomb mastermind - and most wanted -r 
World,"Government helicopters and warplanes bombed the town of Tawila in North Darfur on Tuesday after rebel fighters attacked police stations there Monday, breaking a renewed "
World,"Pakistan #39;s former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, has demanded the right to return from exile, one day after her husband was freed on bail after eight years in prison."
Business,The yo-yo water ball -- a liquid-filled ball attached to a stretchy elastic cord -- looks like it could provide a lot of entertainment for children.
Business,Air France KLM posted stronger than expected second-quarter operating profits on Wednesday and maintained its sights on full-year growth despite the strain on its fuel bill from escalating oil prices.
Sci/Tech,"This season #39;s blockbuster video games give players the opportunity to hijack cars, mow down the walking undead with heavy artillery, shoot police officers and ogle topless women."
Sci/Tech,"In the statement, issued Tuesday, the three developers argued that the legislation, called the software patent directive, would be harmful to the European economy."
Sci/Tech,"In yet another move in the legitimate digital music market, BT and Blueprint have jointly developed a new service based on Blueprints Open Royalty Gateway (ORG) and Song Centre software that allows copyright holders to take more control of their "
Sports,Captain Sourav Ganguly today said India would have forced a result in the first cricket Test against South Africa on a lifeless track had they won the toss and batted first.
Business,"For those that missed it last night, Biogen Idec (BIIB:Nasdaq - news - research) and Elan Pharmaceuticals (ELN:NYSE ADR - news - research) received FDA approval for their new multiple sclerosis drug, now called Tysabri (formerly known as Antegren."
Business,"Cingular Wireless will cut close to 10 of its 68,000 jobs over the next 12 to 18 months as it combines operations with the recently acquired AT amp;T Wireless, the chief executive of the nation #39;s largest cell phone company said Tuesday in an "
Business,"Wall Street stocks were mixed Tuesday as crude oil prices again topped 50 dollars per barrel, while brokerage downgrade hurt technology stocks."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 20 - Violence surged through central and northern Iraq on Saturday as a tenacious insurgency led by Sunni Arabs kept up relentless assaults in several major cities, including Baghdad, Ramadi "
World,"THE UN is investigating about 150 allegations of sexual abuse by UN civilian staff and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, some of it recorded on videotape, a senior UN official confirmed yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Another possible step toward cooperation in space between the United States and China is now on the calendar. The head of the Chinese National Space Agency will travel to Washington 
Sports," The Hamburg Sea Devils joined NFL Europe on Wednesday, meaning five of the league's six teams are in Germany."
Sports, Prosecutors expect to file charges against Indiana Pacers players and Detroit Pistons supporters in the wake of a brawl last Friday that led to record suspensions and at least nine people injured.
Sports," A 29 year old Maryland man was charged with theft after calling NFL players Donovan McNabb, Darrell Green and Warren Sapp and convincing them to wire him money."
World," Rwanda has threatened to attack a Rwandan rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations mission in Congo said on Wednesday."
Sports,"Rashad McCants scored 27 points and North Carolina rode a sharp first half to a 94-81 victory over Tennessee last night in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii."
World,Foreign secretary Jack Straw is today beginning two days of talks in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Mr Straw will meet Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon before travelling on to the West Bank for 
World,"The British government will introduce new laws to fight crime, terror and drugs in the run up to the next general election. The legislative programme outlined in the Queen #39;s speech includes plans to introduce "
World," The League of Women Voters of San Diego said Tuesday that it will not appeal a judge's ruling in the city's mayoral election, dealing another setback to Councilwoman Donna Frye's write in bid."
World," Congress will have a narrow opportunity when it returns to pass legislation making it a crime to use video cameras to record films in movie theaters, but the bill could be floored by a fight over a federal boxing commission."
World," The head of NATO will make an  unprecedented visit to Algeria on Thursday, the opening move in  a drive to beef up cooperation with the Arab world on  counter terrorism, defense reform and military training."
World," Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz  said on Wednesday he remained hopeful that peace could be  achieved with India, but progress on the bitter dispute over  Kashmir represented the key to better ties."
World," Iran has requested that it be permitted  to continue conducting ""research and development"" with  centrifuges, machines that can be used to develop material for  nuclear weapons, diplomats said on Wednesday."
World," Dutch leaders on Wednesday condemned  comments by a Muslim teacher who said he hoped for the death of  a popular politician, further stoking religious tension  prompted by the murder of a filmmaker critical of Islam."
World,Three UN workers released after being held hostage in Afghanistan speak of their joy at being freed.
Business," Sales of existing homes edged down a less than expected 0.1 percent in October as low mortgage rates continued to support a record year, a trade association report showed Tuesday."
World,"Ngugi wa Thiong'o, goes back to Kenya to give evidence against four men accused of attacking him and his wife."
World,A Texas high school student convicted of a double murder waits on death row as the Supreme Court weighs the constitutionality of the juvenile death penalty.
World,"TOKYO UFJ Holdings, Japan #39;s fourth-largest bank, reported a large net loss of 674.3 billion for the first half of its fiscal year on Wednesday as it scrambled to reduce its bad loans before a takeover by Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group."
Business, American Express Co.  said on Wednesday that it will replace Ernst   Young LLP with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accountant.
Business,"Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly to 323,000 last week, down 12,000 from a week earlier, the US Labour Department said today."
Business,The judge overseeing the software giant #39;s appeal of a European Commission ruling has summoned both parties to appear at an  quot;informal hearing quot; on Thursday.
Business,Credit Suisse First Boston lowered estimates for Analog Devices (nyse: ADI - news - people ) after the maker of integrated circuits provided disappointing guidance.
Sci/Tech,A spokesman for Sen. Edward Ken- nedy had an apt description of a video game that shamefully exploits the assassination of John F. Kennedy: The release of  quot;JFK: Reloaded quot; on Monday -- the 41st anniversary 
Sci/Tech,"Video games that have players shoot rival gang members, watch bare-breasted women and recreate the assassination of President Kennedy were criticized Tuesday by advocacy "
Sci/Tech,Google has been sued by adult site Perfect 10 for alleged copyright infringement. Perfect 10 #39;s suit says that Google #39;s Web search engine allows people to see copyrighted images owned by the company (access 
Sports,MORGAN Turinui has leapfrogged over the troubled Mat Rogers to take over at outside centre for Australia in Saturday #39;s rugby Test against England at Twickenham.
Sports,"MAUI, Hawaii (Sports Network) - Jeff Horner posted 27 points while Pierre Pierce added 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, as the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated a ranked team for the second night in a row with an 82-80 victory over No."
Sports,The Hawkeyes are headed to Florida for the Capital One Bowl in Orlando on New Year #39;s Day. Travel agencies say travel packages are selling fast.
Sports, Defending champion France took a 2 0 lead over Spain in the Fed Cup semifinals Wednesday behind singles victories by Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin.
World,Pakistans Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Wednesday that granting the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to India was closely related to the solution of the Kashmir dispute.
World,"LONDON: The British Government has detailed a range of new measures to fight global terrorism and organised crime, as the Queen set out its new law-making agenda ahead of expected elections next year."
World,"A Russian court has sentenced a physicist Valentin Danilov to 14 years in a Siberian prison for passing space secrets to China. Danilov, 53, a professor at Krasnoyarsk "
World, Indonesian police said they have arrested four key Muslim extremists for the deadly bombing of Australia's Jakarta embassy in what was hailed as a breakthrough in the hunt for militants behind a series of attacks in the country.
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. on Wednesday said it will not be required to change its accounting treatment of optical products sales, and it received verbal confirmation that two stock exchanges do not plan to begin any suspension or delisting procedures."
Business,"If so, leave early. Travel experts predict traffic congestion, poor weather and possible job actions by Pennsylvania Turnpike toll takers and US Airways workers at Philadelphia International "
Business," news   research) said Wednesday its debt exchange has ended, with the intermediate and long term portions receiving insufficient interest from bondholders."
Sci/Tech,"The online casino, GoldenPalace.com, bid \$28,000 to purchase a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich that supposedly bears the image of the Virgin Mary."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has unveiled, under its Workplace platform strategy, an online developer resource centre that will give corporate and third-party developers access to tools to help develop products and services for the platform."
Sports,Fast bowling great Dennis Lillee has cut ties with Australia #39;s Cricket Academy after failing to come to terms on a new coaching contract.
Sports,"One day after his good friend Lou Holtz announced his retirement, Spurrier on Tuesday was named the Gamecocks #39; new football coach."
Sports," Double  and triple teaming don #39;t bother Ike Diogu. He gets his points from the line. Arizona State #39;s junior center had 32 points and nine rebounds, almost singlehandedly lifting the Sun Devils (2 0 "
Sports,"Iowa, Purdue and Wisconsin accepted bowl bids on Tuesday, and the news didn #39;t stop there for the Hawkeyes and Boilermakers. *Iowa will head back to Florida for the holidays, this time to the Capital One Bowl in Orlando."
Business," U.S. consumer sentiment brightened slightly in November, helped by cheaper gasoline and a better jobs outlook, a survey released on Wednesday showed."
Business,"WATERTOWN, Mass. -- A unit of General Electric Co. said Wednesday it will buy Ionics Inc. for \$1.1 billion in cash, not counting about \$200 million in debt GE will assume in its purchase of of the water treatment company."
Business,"Dutch retail giant Ahold has reported a third-quarter net loss, as its results were impacted by exceptional costs and asset impairment charges."
World," To shouts of ""No compromise"" tens of thousands of Iran's Basij militia staged a show of strength on Wednesday, a day before the U.N. nuclear watchdog meets to discuss Iran's disputed nuclear program."
World, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Wednesday he remained hopeful that sustainable peace could be achieved with India after a friendly meeting with his counterpart Manmohan Singh.
Sci/Tech,I was just shy of a year and a half old when John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin #39;s bullet 41 years ago this week. But like so many of my generation - the so-called baby boomers - I believe 
Sports,"Two weeks after Portsmouth appointed Croatian unknown Velimir Zajec as executive director, Harry Redknapp quit as manager on Wednesday, citing the need to take  quot;a complete break from the game quot;."
World,24 November 2004 - Three United Nations election workers freed yesterday nearly a month after being abducted in Afghanistan today thanked the Afghan people for the support shown during their ordeal and said they were looking forward to getting back to 
World,"DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said he is ready to reopen negotiations with Israel  quot;without conditions, quot; visiting UN Middle East envoy Terje Roed-Larsen revealed."
World,A Russian scientist convicted of spying for China was sentenced to 14 years in a high security jail Wednesday. Physicist Valentin Danilov was initially acquitted of selling 
World,"Two American soldiers are killed by a homemade bomb in central Afghanistan, the US military says."
Business,"lasting US made goods unexpectedly slipped 0.4 percent in October, hinting at manufacturing softness, but new claims for jobless aid shrank last week, government reports showed on Wednesday."
Business,"US new home sales unexpectedly rose 0.2 percent in October to 1.226 million at an annual rate, the third highest ever, as hiring improved and borrowing costs fell."
Business,"Delta Air Lines Inc. announced Wednesday that its offer to exchange unsecured notes for secured bonds fell short of a company goal, but that enough investors had tendered their short-term securities for a debt exchange to occur."
Sci/Tech,"The handover for the infamous Virgin Mary grilled cheese sandwich is to take place at 1 pm, Wednesday, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel  amp; Casino in Hollywood."
Sports,One of the good things about supporting Portsmouth is that no one has ever had any expectations. A life of mid-table mediocrity - as the unlamented former manager Graham Rix promised the 
Sports,Honda still appear to be smarting from Williams #39; attempt to sign Jenson Button and in an apparent case of tit-for-tat they #39;re reportedly trying to stop Anthony Davidson #39;s Williams test.
Sports,"India  quot;gained a lot quot; from the drawn cricket Test against South Africa and would now carry the confidence into the deciding second match in Kolkata, skipper Sourav Ganguly said in Kanpur on Wednesday."
Sports,Morgan Turinui will start as centre and Elton Flatley returns as fly half for Australia #39;s rugby match against England at Twickenham on Saturday as coach Eddie Jones rearranges his side to deal with injuries.
Business," U.S. new home sales rose 0.2 percent in October to the third highest level on record following an upwardly revised gain in September, a government report showed on Wednesday."
Business,"Think you can make it through the week ahead? Here is some financial news to look out for, plus crafty tips to make the leftovers go down smoothly."
Business,"Doughnuts, macadamia nuts, and toy nuts were in play in a short yet lively week in the market."
Business,  Shares of Elan Corp. and Biogen Idec rose in premarket trade Wednesday after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the companies #39; multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri.
Business,"A unit of the industrial, financial and media conglomerate General Electric Co. said Wednesday it will buy the water treatment company Ionics Inc."
Business,"US consumer sentiment brightened slightly in November, helped by cheaper gasoline and a better jobs outlook, a survey released on Wednesday showed."
Sci/Tech,"With a winning bid of \$28,000, the online casino GoldenPalace.com won the auction for one of eBay #39;s most coveted oddities: a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich, one side of which bears the Virgin Mary #39;s image."
Sci/Tech,"In the past, I have taken great pride in informing you, my readers, about new and cutting-edge technology. Sometimes it is also necessary to re-examine existing or older technologies."
Sci/Tech,"The first expansion for the Sims 2 game will be The Sims 2 University. With the University expansion, your Sims will be able to enroll in college, attend classes and of course, party."
Sci/Tech,"If you got a Nintendo DS, you may have been one of the unlucky few to have gotten systems with a  quot;dead pixel. quot; This dead pixel is a tiny dot on the screen that is stuck on one color and never changes."
Sci/Tech," It's an idea that was popularized by Princess Leia's plea for help in Star Wars: sending a 3 D hologram. Now, two Japanese scientists have developed technology they hope will one day turn the humble telephone booth into a high tech chamber for beaming holographic images."
Sports,"The Reds are in desperate need for a striker following the injuries to Djibril Cisse and Milan Baros, whilst Luis Garcias hamstring problem has hardly helped matters."
Sports,BAR dashed Briton Anthony Davidson #39;s hopes of racing for Formula One rivals Williams on Wednesday. A month after they fended off the BMW-powered team #39;s bid for highly-rated 
World,Israeli leaders told Britain #39;s foreign secretary on Wednesday they would do their utmost to let Palestinians hold elections but criticized the top presidential candidate 
World,The US military on Wednesday ended a 9-year peacekeeping role in Bosnia but kept on a small contingent to hunt down top war crimes suspects Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic.
World,"DOLPHINS saved a former St Ives man and his daughter from a shark attack as they swam off the northern New Zealand coast. The bottlenose dolphins surrounded Rob Howes, 47, his daughter Niccy, 15, Helen Slade "
World," President Jacques Chirac arrived in Libya in the first ever visit by a French head of state, confirming maverick leader Moamer Kadhafi's gradual return to international respectability."
Sci/Tech," An assortment of politicians, religious leaders and social advocacy groups lashed out Tuesday at the video game industry and retailers, saying they make violent and racy games too accessible to children."
World," Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he was not disappointed that a two day conference on the future of Iraq, hosted by his country earlier this week, failed to set a date for the withdrawal of foreign troops."
Sci/Tech," For the first time, sales top  #36;1 billion in one quarter, researcher says."
Sci/Tech, The judge considering Microsoft Corp.'s appeal against European Union sanctions has called a closed meeting for Thursday to decide what action to take after two more major opponents of the U.S. software giant withdrew from the case.
Sci/Tech," Investors usually get nervous when a company relies on the sales of one product. The exception is when that product is an Apple iPod. Just as consumers can't seem to get enough of the iPod, investors are foaming over companies having anything to do with the digital music player."
Sci/Tech, Eight Arctic countries agreed to a vague plan to counter a rapid melt of the region on Wednesday with indigenous peoples accusing the United States of blocking stronger action aimed at slowing global warming.
Sci/Tech, The newly elected president of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) said Wednesday that global warming and the lack of protected marine zones were key challenges that needed to be hoisted high on the green agenda.
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists said Wednesday they have comprehensively dated the contents of a Bronze Age site in Scotland, probably the first time such a site has been dated in its entirety."
World,"Thousands of US-led troops target lawless areas south of Baghdad known as Iraq's ""triangle of death""."
Sci/Tech," A 38 year old with degrees in psychology, education and computer science needed only 11.8 seconds to calculate the 13th root of a 100 digit number in his head, setting a new record, organizers said."
World,Consolidated Edison has agreed to pay the family of a woman who was electrocuted on a city street more than \$6.2 million and to set up a \$1 million scholarship fund in her name.
Sci/Tech,"No implants up top, insists <cite>Playboy</cite> model"
Sci/Tech,A judge in a major EU anti-trust case against Microsoft calls a sudden meeting after high-profile departures.
Sci/Tech,"\The proportion of surfers using Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) has dropped to below 90, say web analysts. "
World," Stars of Wong Kar wai's acclaimed movie ""2046"" may skip Asia's glittering version of the Oscars next week, aides said, while denying the cast was snubbing the event in protest at Wong's absence from the best director nominees' list."
World," The Government Accountability Office, responding to a request from Democratic lawmakers, will investigate the way votes were counted in the Nov. 2 election."
Sci/Tech," Computer chip demand turned  positive after a ""hiccup"" around the time of the U.S.  presidential elections, an Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  executive said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Finland may withdraw a third  generation mobile network license from Suomen 3G, an operator  owned by Sweden's Tele2 <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TEL2b.ST qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TEL2b.ST</A>, due to delays in building  the high speed network, it said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Despite all the Linux hype, the open-source movement has yet to make a huge splash in the desktop market.  That may be about to change, thanks to chipmaking giant Intel Corp. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"MedImmune Inc. will pay a New Jersey biotech company \$15 million to collaborate with it on potential new treatments for autoimmune diseases, starting with lupus. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>- The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> By David Lawsky</p><p> BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The judge considering Microsoft\Corp.'s appeal against European Union sanctions has called a\closed meeting for Thursday to decide what action to take after\two more major opponents of the U.S. software giant withdrew\from the case.</p>
Sci/Tech,"Nearly 8 million mobile phone users have switched carriers and kept their cell numbers since a new rule allowing that flexibility went into effect one year ago, the Federal Communications Commission disclosed Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A Malaysian man must pay film studios \$23.8 million for running a Web site that allowed paying members to watch pirated movies, the Motion Picture Association said."
Sci/Tech,"Video games that have players shoot rival gang members, watch bare-breasted women and recreate the assassination of President Kennedy were criticized Tuesday by advocacy groups that said, at the least, they should be kept away from children."
Sci/Tech,"It's been six years since Valve Corp. perfected the first-person shooter with ""Half-Life."" Video games have come a long way since, with better graphics and more options than ever. Still, relatively few games have mustered this one's memorable characters and original science fiction story."
Sci/Tech,\If you can't get a good night's sleep it's likely that your parents are at least partly to blame.
Sports,"The Redskins have placed linebacker Mike Barrow on the injured reserve list, which means he will not play a down for them this season."
Sports,"Federal authorities have seized a videotape believed to be at the center of an alleged blackmail attempt against Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield and his wife, a prosecutor said."
Business,Today was a day of good news for multiple sclerosis patients: FDA granted approval to a new anti-multiple sclerosis drug Antegren developed by Biogen Idec Inc.
Business,"NOVEMBER 24, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - With its acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. complete (see story), Cingular Wireless LLC is preparing to lay off about 10 of its 68,000 workers over a 12- to 18-month period starting next year."
Business,"Under a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission that is still under discussion, Time Warner would not admit any wrongdoing but would pay \$750 million to settle the case."
Business," Genting International Plc, a subsidiary of Malaysia #39;s Genting Berhad, has agreed to set up a 50:50 joint venture with the United Kingdom #39;s largest casino operator, Stanley Leisure."
Business,"Last week, members of the Motion Picture Association of America filed 11 lawsuits against hundreds of people they accused of using file-sharing networks to share copies of movies."
Business,"General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will buy Ionics Inc. (ION.N: Quote, Profile, Research) for \$1.1 billion to build out its water treatment and services business "
Business,"HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has decided that drivers will get a free ride Wednesday if toll collectors and other unionized employees go on strike."
Business,"lasting US goods slipped unexpectedly in October, but new home sales rose, consumer sentiment brightened a bit this month and claims for jobless aid fell, a mixed bag of reports showed on Wednesday."
Business," US consumer sentiment brightened slightly in November, helped by cheaper gasoline and a better jobs outlook, but came in below market expectations, a survey released Wednesday showed."
Sci/Tech,"A piece of toast said to bear a picture of the Virgin Mary has sold on the internet for a whopping \$28,000. It #39;s actually a toasted cheese sandwich that was made 10 years ago, and the burn marks on it look like the Biblical figure."
Sci/Tech,"Three major music labels have signed up to allow their music to be used by the Peer Impact peer-to-peer (P2P) service, according to a report from the Reuters news agency."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has expanded its increasingly popular mobile line of chips, named Sempron. The new processor has higher performance and integrated EVP anti-virus technology."
Sci/Tech,"Flush with a newly approved \$16.2 billion budget, NASA will be able to flesh out a way to save the Hubble Space Telescope, choose a new spacecraft and develop new ways to get back to the moon, Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Editor #39;s Summary: Citrix is acquiring VPN provider Net6 for \$50 million in a move to expand its presence in the security space.
Sci/Tech,"Parents heading out to buy holiday gifts, listen up. There #39;s a warning out Wednesday about extremely violent and explicit video games."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Search has a few features that go beyond Google, but it #39;s generally disappointing. Granted, the new MSN search is still in the  quot;beta quot; phase, and Microsoft is expected to make the technology part of its main MSN site early next year."
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa, the internet site which attracted the fury of the music industry by allowing users to download tunes for free, has ventured into the telecoms sector."
Sci/Tech," Software to help authenticate paintings, prints and drawings has been developed by researchers at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire in the US."
Sci/Tech,"The European Space Agency #39;s Huygens probe, carried millions of miles to Saturn on board the NASA Cassini space craft, has completed its final series of checks before separation."
Sports,Fed Cup favourites Russia and France are firmly on course to meet in the final after taking commanding 2-0 leads in their semi-finals on Wednesday.
Sports,"Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia pulled his hamstring during Tuesday #39;s 1-0 loss to Monaco in Champions League action and will be out of action for about a month."
Sports,"MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Having qualified for the last sixteen of the Champions League German powerhouse Bayern Munich are determined to repeat their 2001 success to prove they are back as a force in European football."
Sports,"According to BAR, the team had originally consented to the test as part of an agreement whereby Davidson could drive for Williams in 2005, with BAR keeping a conditional option on his services for the following season."
Sports,"Juan Pablo Montoya ended his first day as a McLaren driver at the top of the Barcelona timesheets. The Colombian was half a second faster than former Williams team-mate Ralf Schumacher, who was making his Toyota debut."
Sports,KEY MATCHUP - Colts QB Peyton Manning vs. Detroit secondary. No one has stopped Manning this season. The Lions #39; defense hasn #39;t stopped much at all.
World,"Iran is demanding that it be allowed to make an exception in its commitment to freeze all uranium enrichment activities so it can operate about about two dozen centrifuges, diplomats said Wednesday."
World,Israel today appealed to Britain to act as a bridge between them and the Palestinians in an effort to restart the Middle East peace process.
Business,A federal judge has postponed his decision on PeopleSoft #39;s last hostile takeover defense against Oracle until next month. Delaware Chancery Court Judge Leo Strine said he would need more information from both 
Business,"Layoffs at Cingular Wireless were inevitable after it acquired AT amp;T Wireless, but what #39;s with the timing? A Cingular spokesman yesterday confirmed an Associated Press report that Cingular "
Business,"By Alistair Osborne, Associate City Editor (Filed: 23/11/2004). A high court judge will rule tomorrow whether MyTravel, the troubled package holiday group, can force through an 800m debt-for-equity swap without the consent of its bondholders."
Business,"Motorists coasted through Pennsylvania Turnpike toll plazas for free on Wednesday morning after roughly 1,300 unionized toll collectors and maintenance workers went on "
World,The top commander in Iraq is reviewing a proposal to add hundreds of U.S. military advisers to work directly with Iraqi units.
Sci/Tech," Wurld Media, which, among other things, boasts its,  quot;partnered with the USArmy, quot; says it #39;s struck a deal with three of the Big Four record label cartel members to peddle their  #39;product #39; through what it calls a peer to peer service "
Sci/Tech,"AMD (Quote, Chart) took the wraps off a batch of new mobile processors it hopes will steal market share away from Intel #39;s Centrino empire."
Sci/Tech,British telco BT and media technologies company Blueprint have announced plans to jointly develop a digital music service using Blueprints Open Royalty Gateway and Song Centre software.
Sci/Tech,"You can usually find information more easily on the vast Internet than you can on your own computer #39;s hard drive. The reason, of course, is that the search tools designed to index the Internet are much better developed than those for personal computers."
Sports,"From time to time, basketball players are referred to as  quot;cagers. quot; The term dates back to the early years of basketball when courts were surrounded by chicken wire to separate players from unruly fans."
Sports,Juan Pablo Montoya made his debut for the West McLaren Mercedes Formula One team as preparations for the 2005 season commenced at the Circuit de Catalunya 
Sports,Ricky Williams #39;s representatives apparently are close to completing an agreement with the NFL that could make the retired Miami Dolphins tailback eligible to play at the outset of the 2005 season.
Sports," quot;I #39;m excited as I can be, quot; said legendary Bradwell Institute football player Candler Boyd.  quot;I hated to see anybody go out like coach Holtz did."
World,Three UN election workers freed nearly a month after being abducted in Afghanistan thanked the nation #39;s people for the support shown during their ordeal.
Business,The  world's largest insurance group pays \$126m in fines as part of a settlement with US regulators over its dealings with two firms.
Business,Oil prices remain steady in New York trade as official data showed the first rise in US crude stocks in 10 weeks.
Business,"A High Court judge on Wednesday approved a debt-for-equity survival plan developed by MyTravel, clearing the way for the troubled travel company to present the proposal to shareholders and creditors next month."
Business,"Shares of US airlines took off in Wednesday trading after UBS Investment Bank raised its rating on Delta Air Lines Inc., saying the cash-strapped carrier #39;s latest survival moves are lessening prospects of bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"A small peer-to-peer start-up has won rights from three of the four major record labels to distribute their music online. The deals with Peer Impact , a new division of online marketing company Wurld Media "
Business,"We keep up with what's important about Select Comfort, in case you don't have time."
Business," The U.S. Army should withhold some future payments to Halliburton  for work in Iraq due to billing disputes, a government auditor said on Wednesday, a move that could cost the contractor tens of millions of dollars."
Business,"As nanotechnology evolves, the smart investor will keep an eye on the players most likely to be left standing -- and making money."
Business," Interest rates on U.S. 30 year mortgages edged slightly lower in the latest week, continuing to offer an enticing rate to prospective home owners, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Wednesday."
Business,Eddie Lampert is looking for Target-type valuations in the merger of Kmart and Sears.
Business,WWE's revenue rundowns no longer shock investors. But the drop in earnings and free cash flow should.
Sports,D.C. United inks defender Bryan Namoff to a multiyear contract extension on Monday afternoon.
Business,The regional department store company is gearing up for the all-important holidays.
Business,"<p>\</p><p> BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co. <GE.N> will buy\Ionics Inc. <ION.N> for \$1.1 billion to build out its water\treatment and services business, one of its major growth\initiatives, the companies said on Wednesday.</p>"
Sports,The Cleveland Browns have a few names in mind for both head coach and general manager with coordinators from Philadelphia and New England on the list.
World,"After fierce criticism, House Republicans reversed a rule change that would have allowed a party leader to retain his position even if indicted."
Business,"The music industry's tactic of mass file-sharing lawsuits is improper, a California judge rules. Also: Japanese scientists work on holographic phones....  Microsoft's antitrust case delayed but not over   hellip;. and more."
Sports, Police said Wednesday they have received some tips in their effort to determine who threw a chair during the brawl that broke out during last week's Pistons Pacers game.
Sports," Free agent closer Bob Wickman agreed to a  #36;2.75 million, one year deal Wednesday and returned to the Cleveland Indians, whose shaky bullpen without him early last season cost them any chance of winning the AL Central."
Sci/Tech," A wave of consolidation in the U.S. newspaper industry could be on the way as publishers grapple with a maturing industry that faces stiff competition from television and the Internet, publishing experts say."
World," A judge investigating Gen. Augusto Pinochet's secret multi million dollar bank accounts in the United States has ordered the assets of the former dictator frozen, a local newspaper reported Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," PCCW, the Hong Kong telecoms group, has ruled out a nationwide roll out of its UK wireless broadband service in the near term in a move that will reduce competition in the market for fast internet access."
World," Police in southern Nigeria arrested three activists of a minority rights group who were protesting against the activities of the Anglo Dutch oil giant Shell, the group's spokesman said."
World," A bomb ripped through a U.S. patrol in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing two American soldiers and wounding another, a reminder of the country's insecurity after a newly resolved hostage drama."
Sci/Tech," Despite all the hype about Linux and other open source operating systems, the fact remains that Microsoft Corp. continues to dominate the desktop universe, with 90 percent or so of the world's personal computers powered by one version of Windows or another."
Sports," Cincinnati star quarterback Gino Guidugli broke a bone in his throwing hand when he slipped outside his home, and he might miss Saturday's game at No. 7 Louisville."
Sci/Tech," The trial of Oracle Corp.'s attempt to upset PeopleSoft Inc.'s antitakeover measures will continue in December, the judge overseeing the case said Wednesday."
World, The top giving corporate political action committees didn't hedge their bets in the fall elections despite the narrow division between the GOP and Democrats in Congress. They favored Republican candidates 10 to 1.
Sci/Tech," Genetic factors influence female infidelity and the number of sexual partners women have, British scientists said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Don't squash that bug! Cockroaches, beetles, spiders and worms may be the U.S. government's next line of defense in the war on terror."
World, Three United Nations hostages were freed in Afghanistan unharmed and healthy after almost four weeks in captivity amid conflicting claims over whether the government promised to free Taliban prisoners in exchange for their release.
Sci/Tech," With the advent of a new generation of relatively affordable mobile antennas, satellite television is about to jump from the living room to the back seats of vans, recreational vehicles and family cars."
Sci/Tech," A new report released by an American Physical Society (APS) Special Committee on NASA Funding for Astrophysics has questioned the space agency's Moon, Mars and Beyond initiative. The APS assessment warns that t  he cost of overcoming technological challenges to make real the plan could far exceed budgetary projections and that numerous nbsp;approved science programs could be jeopardized."
World,Chile's government says it will build a  prison for officers convicted of human rights abuses in the Pinochet era.
World,"Spanish police arrest 90 people, including 21 minors, in one of its largest ever operations on child pornography."
Sports,Fisico's first run for Renault as Franck begins development work for 2005.
World,"Homing pigeons use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate their way home over long distances, scientists claim."
Sports,Ravens offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh will not return for the 2005 season after meeting with Coach Brian Billick on Monday.
World,"As opposition protests entered a third day, Prime Minister Viktor F. Yanukovich was declared the winner."
World,"The revision of Harold McGee's 1984 book, ""On Food and Cooking,"" answers eternal kitchen questions, including those related to Thanksgiving."
World," French President Jacques Chirac, arriving Wednesday in Libya for the first visit there by a French head of state in more than half a century, said that turbulent times were over as the two countries embark on a ""dynamic and positive phase."""
Business," Hormel Foods Corp.  on Wednesday reported a quarterly profit that was little changed from a year earlier, but topped Wall Street's estimates by a penny as strong demand for pork and turkey offset higher expenses."
Sci/Tech,"An Oscar voter is fined 300,000 after copies of movies he was sent ended up on the internet."
Sci/Tech,"Spanish police arrest 90 people, including 21 minors, in one of its largest ever operations on child pornography."
Sci/Tech,An organization that put more than 400 poll watchers in Maryland precincts on election day reported Tuesday that its volunteers found scattered problems with the state's electronic voting machines.
Business,The sporting goods retailer trims its quarterly loss and maintains its outlook.
Sci/Tech,"Neandertals may have died out like a bad movie #151;by word of mouth. Modern humans' complex use of language sounded the defeat of their big-browed cousins, a new study says."
Sci/Tech,"Homing pigeons may use a magnetic ""map"" inside their beaks to navigate, according to new research."
Sci/Tech,Is it possible to outrun evolution? Two new lizard-behavior studies look at why it's not always just the fittest that survive.
Sci/Tech,"A new digital authentication technique supplies forensic art experts with a new tool to distinguish paintings by masters from those by imitators, scientists say."
Sci/Tech,"Birder Mathew Tekulsky describes the bathing habits of birds, explaining the dependence of birds on water."
Sci/Tech,"Once harvested almost to extinction in the northeastern U.S., beavers have returned in such huge numbers that they are becoming a nuisance in some areas."
Sci/Tech,Upcoming Gartner study on IT spending for offshoring.
Business,"Cingular Wireless LLC is testing Audiovox #39;s Windows Mobile smart phone for use on its network, a move indicative of the complications surrounding the carrier #39;s combination with AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
Business,Shares of Time Warner Inc rose 2 percent on Tuesday after a report that the world #39;s largest media company was near a settlement with regulators that could limit potential 
Business,"The busiest travel weekend of the year is upon us and there will be no tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It #39;s not some good will gesture on the part of the state, it #39;s due to a strike called by toll collectors."
Business,"The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) has published its annual list of toys that it claims can harm or kill children, particularly those with small parts."
Business," The US Postal Service is set to ask early next year for a rise in postage stamp prices of at least 10 percent, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday."
Business,The US manufacturing sector continued to demonstrate that its road to recovery is anything but smooth in October as orders for big-ticket items unexpectedly fell.
Sci/Tech,"I am surprised this is still making news after so many days. However, if someone pays 28000 dollars for a grilled sandwich it is something."
Sci/Tech,They are asking the European Union Council to reject this proposal. They claim that software patent directive would be harmful to the European economy.
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re a Nokia smart phone user, better pay attention...come to think of it, better pay attention even if you aren #39;t. The first malicious virus to attack cell phones seems to target Nokia smart phones."
Sci/Tech,"More than 5.6 million copies of the Firefox 1.0 stand-alone browser have been downloaded in the first two weeks of its release, the Mozilla Foundation said this week."
Sports,"Rafael Benitez, Steven Gerrard and Sami Hyypia have appealed to the Kop to inspire a reprisal of Liverpools great European performances when Olympiacos visit Anfield next month for a critical Champions League match."
Sports,"The big winners of the night in Group C were Bayern Munich, whose 5-1 drubbing of Maccabi Tel Aviv ensured their passage to the knockout stages."
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed manager Jim Tracy to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the club through the 2006 season."
Sports,Glasgow Celtic FC have been invited to make an official complaint after manager Martin O #39;Neill claimed one of his players was the victim of racism.
Sports,  Cincinnati quarterback Gino Guidugli broke a bone in his throwing hand when he slipped outside his home and might miss Saturday #39;s game at Louisville (No.
World,It wants to be allowed to operate dozens of centrifuges  quot;for research purposes quot; -- an activity banned under a uranium enrichment freeze Iran just agreed to.
World,"NEW DELHI:  quot;Who could say some 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall would be a thing of the past, quot; Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had told his Pakistan counterpart Shaukat Aziz on his arrival on Tuesday."
World,"Indonesia #39;s chief of police is to investigate allegations that the most wanted terrorist in the country, Dr Azahari Husin, escaped arrest by bribing a policeman."
World,"THIS WEEK, we #39;ve had snow in the north and of locusts in the south, which seems like a pretty fitting illustration for the extremes that exist in this small sliver of the globe."
World,Bahrain yesterday offered to host a national conference for Iraq as the interim Iraqi government came under international pressure to broaden dialogue 
World,"South African President Thabo Mbeki is determined to work hard to end the conflict in Ivory Coast and is likely to spend up to three days there next week, his spokesman said on Wednesday."
Sports,Redskins coach Joe Gibbs expects few major personnel changes in the offseason and wants to instill a culture of stability in Washington.
World,(IsraelNN.com) Officials in Jerusalem responding to statements quoting Syrian President Bashar el-Assad report there is nothing new in Syrias position.
Sci/Tech,"The antitrust settlement between Microsoftand the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) announced earlier this month included a payment of \$9.75 million to the CCIA's president, according to a report published Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Software pirates' increasing skill at creating counterfeit versions of Windows XP has prompted Microsoft to introduce a pilot program that offers to verify whether consumers' software is legitimate and replace fake versions with authentic goods.
Sci/Tech,"Intelhas released its Quick Start Kit for Linux, stepping up support for Asian system integrators that offer Linux-based desktop PCs."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, sales top \$1 billion in one quarter, researcher says."
Sci/Tech,"Reported incidents were likely a small percentage of actual problems, group says."
Business,"There are still lots of dangerous toys lurking on store shelves across the United States, says a nationwide survey released Tuesday by the US Public Interest Research Group (US PIRG)."
Business, Score one for the faceless functionary on the other end of the telephone line.
Sci/Tech," quot;Everything is a trade-off, and the techniques used to find the bad guys will be balanced by our democracy and drive for rights of privacy, quot; said security expert Evan Scott."
Sports,  France and Russia both secured two singles victories apiece in their Fed Cup semifinals against Spain and Austria on Wednesday to edge closer to a final showdown.
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed manager Jim Tracy to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the club through the 2006 season."
Sports,Rangers chairman David Murray tonight hit back at Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill #39;s claims that the Ibrox fans are racist and reminded officials at both clubs of their  #39;responsibility in ensuring safety and fair play #39;.
Sports,"On Thursday evening, Sky Sports viewers can tuck into two Thanksgiving Day NFL games. First up is Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions, which is then followed by the slightly less appealing Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys."
Sci/Tech,"Google and the History of Link Building\\I can't begin to tell you how sick I am of reading articles and posts that mention the two words ""Google"" and ""penalty"" in the same sentence!\\So many webmasters are walking on eggshells these days when it comes to Google, and it just doesn't ..."
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves and Lycos Enter the Search Engine Optimization Field\\In a highly surprising move, two well known smaller search engines have entered the organic search engine optimization market!  Ask Jeeves and Lycos are both offering services in a sector has traditionally maintained a symbiotic but arm's-length relationship with search ..."
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves Asks Google's AdWords\\Have you ever spoke with an expert in a field and asked them a question about a topic they should have the answer to, but they respond that they need to ask someone else? Well, what about Ask Jeeves? You do a search at Ask Jeeves, ..."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Search Beta Not Ranking MSN Search Blog\\Ok, I lied in the title of the thread (original title was ""penalizing MSN Search Blog""), but it did get you to click over from your RSS feed aggregator, didn't it? ;) But there is some truth to this title, MSN Search Beta ..."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Firefox Internet Browser Market Share Gains to 7.4\\The latest survey from OneStat.com shows what was expected. Firefox is gaining on Internet Explorer and pretty rapidly. As per the reports, Mozilla Foundation has taken a 7.4 market share gaining more than 5 since May. Microsoft rsquo;s Internet Explorer has dropped down ..."
Sci/Tech,"Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese Sells on eBay for \$28,000\\Remember the Virgin Mary grilled cheese sandwich that was put up on eBay and hit bids up to \$16,000 last week. Well, the bidding in finally done on the miracle hot lunch and the final bid on the blessed sandwich came in ..."
Sci/Tech,A vulnerability in a Java plug-in from Sun Microsystems used by most web browsers poses a risk for users of IE and alternative browsers alike.
Sci/Tech,An on-line database containing the career and contact details of over 22 million business people can be edited by anyone.
Sci/Tech,"After initial complaints about the government order, U.S. airlines finally comply, turning over a massive amount of information about travelers so the feds can test a screening system. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"Its touch panel makes the Nintendo DS a unique and fun gadget, although the system and the current crop of games don't use it to its fullest. By Chris Kohler."
Sci/Tech,It's no secret that the internet threatens the newspaper business. But there's increasing evidence that young people are dumping print in favor of screens at a faster clip than anyone suspected. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg.
Sci/Tech,"Next fall, a team will venture to the Mariana Trench to drop a remotely operated camera system 7 miles down to the bottom of the deepest spot on Earth. Here are some milestones on the voyage to the bottom of the sea. By Michael Menduno from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"The need to push our boundaries is in our DNA. We can't afford not to go to Mars -- or anyplace else, for that matter. By James Cameron for Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"Although Florida election officials are chastized for being lax in monitoring the company that built a lousy database for tracking felons and dead voters, an internal audit concludes that there was no intent to disenfranchise anyone."
Business," The nation's retailers are hoping furry ponchos, fur lined flip flops, and sweater sets adorned with multiple broaches will excite shoppers this holiday season and lure them into stores and malls earlier than in previous years."
World," Arab militants and insurgents who ruled the volatile city of Falluja before a U.S. led offensive this month had enough weapons to take over all of Iraq, Marine officers said on Wednesday."
Business,US consumer sentiment improved at a slower pace than expected in November despite an improving labour market and easing energy prices.
Sports, Cavaliers forward Luke Jackson was activated Wednesday after missing five games because of tendinitis in his right knee. Cleveland also placed forward Sasha Pavlovic on the injured list.
Sci/Tech,"In a portrait of perfect composition, Saturns moon Tethys has been captured hanging suspended in space just below the planets horizon."
Sci/Tech,AMD #39;s latest Mobile AMD Sempron 3000 is set to go head to head with Intel #39;s high-end Centrino CPUs. The AMD processor offers Enhanced Virus Protection designed to prevent the spread of malicious viruses when 
Sci/Tech,The recent success of the Firefox movement -- thousands of volunteers spreading the Gospel of Mozilla to every corner of the Internet -- is spawning a new kind of growth.
Sci/Tech,"GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. - A 62-year-old man from Phoenix died after his boat overturned on the Colorado River, a Grand Canyon spokeswoman said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,The likely death of the video recorder - as reflected in the decision of Dixons not to stock them any more because of the popularity of DVDs - will come as a post-dated relief for millions of adults who claimed never to be able to programme them in the 
Sci/Tech,"eBay, PayPal, Microsoft and others -- is increasing. The report gave greater focus to the server side of "
World," Ryanair and easyJet both announced plans to expand in the Italian market following the collapse of the low cost airline Volare, which has declared insolvency and suspended flights and ticket sales."
Sports,"According to some reports, Honda are prepared to put their foot down on Davidson #39;s planned outing with the rival F1 team next month in Jerez, Spain."
World," Three UN workers freed after almost four weeks in captivity in Afghanistan met President Hamid Karzai and said freedom felt ""wonderful"" as the first of them flew home for a reunion with his family."
World," Countering severe criticism of the CIA, the agency's departing deputy director called for an end to the ""tirades and hyperbole"" that he said are hampering constructive debate about needed intelligence reform."
World,"The UK can play a ""key role"" in helping Israel and the Palestinians achieve peace, Israel's Foreign Minister says."
Sports," Rookie quarterbacks don't have immediate success in the NFL. Neither do first year middle linebackers. The positions simply are too complicated and too critical, and coaches won't trust them to the novice."
World,"The accent betrays his days as a banker in New York. The subject of his opening comments-the possibilities on trade, South Asias poor record on human development despite its rich human potential, etc sounds almost like Manmohan Singh."
World,"More than 5,000 US-led forces are sweeping through lawless hotspots in an area south of Baghdad known as Iraq #39;s  quot;triangle of death quot;."
Business,Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. slipped more than 10 percent in Wednesday trading after a J.P. Morgan analyst downgraded the stock and told investors to take profits following a three-month run-up.
Business,A proposal to settle a lawsuit brought last year by shareholders of PeopleSoft Inc. failed to clear court Wednesday after a judge found it unfairly cut off their right to sue over the company #39;s resistance to a takeover by Oracle Corp.
Business,"The CEO of Cingular acknowledged earlier this week that it expects to cut up to 10 percent of its 68,000-person workforce in the next year and a half."
Business,There #39;s a report that the Securities and Exchange Commission and Time Warner are close to a settlement over accounting questions at the media giant #39;s America Online unit.
Business,Nortel Networks Ltd. said both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange are not considering delisting the company as yet.
Business," Ryanair and easyJet both announced plans to expand in the Italian market following the collapse of the low cost airline Volare, which has declared insolvency and suspended flights and ticket sales."
Sports," Richard Jefferson hasn't forgotten the lessons taught by his missionary parents. A couple of hours before a brawl between Indiana and Detroit gave the NBA a black eye last week, Jefferson quietly showed the charitable side of the league's players."
Sci/Tech,"An internet casino has purchased a grilled cheese sandwich on eBay that bears the image of the Virgin Mary. Despite being 10 years old and having one bite taken out of it, the slice of Heaven has, perhaps miraculously, stayed free of mould."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. is offering an olive branch to users of pirated versions of the Windows XP operating system. The software giant on Wednesday unveiled the Windows XP Counterfeit Project in the UK, offering "
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft has returned the best-ever view of the icy Tethys, one of the moons of Saturn, depicting its battered 1060km-diameter surface in this photograph released by Nasa."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 24, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM yesterday announced that 100 independent software vendors have signed on to use software from its Workplace initiative, a new client computing model that gives employees a single way to access, share and manage "
Sci/Tech,The findings add to the debate over whether pigeons and other birds chart their flight paths by using a magnetic sense or by following scent clues in the atmosphere.
Sci/Tech,"The AMD processor, which is designed to compete with Intel #39;s high-end Centrino chips, offers extra protection against the spread of malicious viruses when enabled by Microsoft Windows XP SP2."
Sci/Tech,"The latest survey from OneStat.com shows what was expected. Firefox is gaining on Internet Explorer and pretty rapidly. As per the reports, Mozilla Foundation has taken a 7.4 market share gaining more than 5 since May."
Sci/Tech,"Faced with fresh evidence of rapid warming at the top of the globe, members of the Arctic Council on Wednesday shied from making any commitments to combat the problem."
Sci/Tech,GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - Scientists flooded the Grand Canyon yesterday to restore beaches and save fish and plants that have been disappearing since sediment-free water began flowing from a dam 40 years ago.
Sci/Tech,The Minneapolis-based National Institute on Media and the Family has just released its annual video game report card in Washington.
World," Thousands of Jaguar car workers will begin voting next week on strike action over plans to halt production at a British plant with the loss of over 1,000 jobs, union leaders said."
Sports, New Mexico State coach Tony Samuel was fired Wednesday after leading the Aggies to just two winning seasons in eight years.
Sci/Tech," Computer Associates International Inc., a business software company embroiled in an accounting scandal, is giving its new chief executive, John Swainson, a pay package that totals more than  #36;8.6 million in salary, signing bonuses and stock."
Sports, quot;It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living. quot;. In the wake of one of the more violent incidents in National Basketball Association 
Sports,"Bayern Munich booked a place in the second round of the Champions League by strolling past Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-1 on Tuesday. Claudio Pizarro, Hasan Salihamidzic and Torsten Frings scored in a first half dominated by Bayern."
Sports,The International Cricket Council (ICC) is continuing to monitor developments over England #39;s tour of Zimbabwe after the players were told on Wednesday to stay in South Africa overnight.
Sports,ADELAIDE - New Zealand cricket coach John Bracewell has not ruled out tapping the knowledge of former Australian captain Greg Chappell as the tourists plot to avoid a repeat of their first test humiliation.
Sports, Dodgers manager Jim Tracy agreed Wednesday to a two year contract after leading Los Angeles to its first postseason appearance in eight years.
Sports,Rangers fans have reacted angrily to suggestions from the Celtic manager Martin ONeill that his midfielder Neil Lennon was the victim of sectarian and racial abuse during the Old Firm game at the weekend.
World," The board of national carrier Air India on Wednesday approved the purchase of 50 new aircraft as part of an ambitious expansion program, an airline spokesman said Wednesday."
World,"New Delhi, Nov 24 Giving a decent burial to Gen Pervez Musharraf #39;s controversial seven-region formula on Kashmir, India and Pakistan today decided to operationalise the much talked about Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service as early as possible and hold the "
World,"Two US soldiers were killed and one wounded on Wednesday in a blast caused by an improvised bomb while they were on patrol in central Afghanistan, the US military said."
World,Irish premier Bertie Ahern said tonight he was confident the Rev Ian Paisley was sincere about striking a deal with republicans. He said he could understand the rationale behind the Democratic 
World,"PARIS, Nov 24 (AFP) - France #39;s military intervention in Ivory Coast was a mistake, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi said Wednesday in an interview published ahead of President Jacques Chirac #39;s visit to Tripoli."
Sci/Tech," If brushing and mouthwash don't improve bad breath, an Israeli scientist may have the solution    laser treatment."
World,Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko calls for a general strike as he rejects the presidential poll result.
World," Insisting it was time for peace between Pakistan and India, Pakistan's prime minister said Wednesday that the two nuclear armed rivals had the chance to ""prove the pundits of gloom and doom wrong."""
World,"<p></p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil said on Wednesday itgot a go-ahead from the U.N. nuclear watchdog to crank up itsuranium enrichment plant this year after months of negotiationsover access for nonproliferation inspectors.</p>"
World,"<p></p><p> RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's uraniumenrichment plant in Resende will start working before the endof the year after getting a go-ahead from the United Nations'nuclear watchdog, the country's Science and Technology Ministersaid on Wednesday.</p>"
Business,Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. slipped more than 10 percent in Wednesday trading after a JP Morgan analyst downgraded the stock and told investors to take profits following a three-month run-up.
Sci/Tech,"A malicious code dubbed  quot;Skulls quot; was launched from Web sites that offered phone users downloads of wallpaper, games and ring tones."
Sports," Three of Lou Holtz's assistant coaches will remain at South Carolina under new coach Steve Spurrier, though their assignments may change."
Sports,"One thing you learn over the years is how Indian spectators love to get involved, even when the match is as dead as this one. It places them in a unique position and the pity is that a game that offered so much turned out the way it did."
World,"A bomb exploded near a US patrol in southern Afghanistan Wednesday, killing two American soldiers and wounding another, the military said."
Sci/Tech,"Online phishing schemes increased significantly in October as financial institutions struggled to combat attempts to steal private account information from online consumers, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). "
Business," SAPplans to more than double the number of staff at its software development centers in Bangalore, India, and Shanghai by 2006, and is also considering setting up a new development center in Eastern Europe, according to a company executive."
Business,"A PROPOSAL to settle a lawsuit brought last year by PeopleSoft shareholders has failed to clear court, after a judge found it unfairly cut off their right to sue over the company #39;s resistance to a takeover by Oracle."
Business,Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file-swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival 
Business,The television unit of Japan #39;s Sony Corp and a division of China Film Group on Wednesday unveiled a joint venture to make Chinese language TV shows under a new Chinese law that allows such co-ventures.
Business,"Boyd Gaming has acquired 13 acres adjacent to the southwest side of its Stardust Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, the casino operator said in a regulatory filing."
Business,Auto and Truck component supplier ArvinMeritor Inc. on Wednesday said it sold its Roll Coater Inc. coil coating unit for about \$162.5 million to an affiliate of private equity firm Willis Stein  amp; Partners.
Business,Travelers faced weather delays across the US as they took to the highways and airways today to begin what industry experts say will be the biggest Thanksgiving travel weekend since 2000.
Business,"More than 200,000 children were injured by last year by their own toys according to Texas Public Interest Research Group. The group says there #39;s more to toys than meets the eye."
Business,"The US fiscal and current account deficits, and low interest rates, are driving the greenback down against other currencies but it is difficult to predict how fast and far it will go, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said on "
Business,"A week after members of the Motion Picture Association of America filed 11 lawsuits against hundreds of people they accused of using file-sharing networks to share copies of movies, a US District Court judge found the process improper and ordered the "
Business,"Huntsman Corp., one of the world #39;s largest chemical makers, on Wednesday said it plans to sell about \$1.6 billion of its common shares in an initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Sci/Tech,"Today, they forked over more than 28-thousand dollars for half a grilled cheese sandwich that #39;s more than ten years old. The seller claims it bears the image of the Virgin Mary."
Sci/Tech,"Game invites users to play the role of JFK #39;s assassin, causing some observers to wonder whether video games have gone too far."
Sci/Tech,"In a move environmentalists call a modest victory, the world #39;s eight Arctic nations, including the United States, have agreed that climate change is threatening northern ecosystems and greenhouse gases must be limited."
Sci/Tech,"com November 24, 2004, 2:29 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, seeing growing demand for Linux desktop systems in the Asia-Pacific region, is stepping up its outreach efforts to channel partners."
Sci/Tech,"The latest web browser usage survey shows Mozilla #39;s share is rising at the expense of Internet Explorer. The browser has increased its market share to 7.4 percent, from 2.1 percent in May."
Sci/Tech,"Goal is to assist moms and dads in buying family-friendly entertainment for their kids. Video games are a popular item on the Christmas wish lists of kids, which "
Sci/Tech,"Juliana Sasaki didn #39;t bother checking out Sony Corp. #39;s digital music player in Tokyo before buying her green iPod mini. I knew Sony and other companies had MP3 players, but they can "
Sci/Tech,"Online phishing schemes increased significantly in October as financial institutions struggled to combat attempts to steal private account information from online consumers, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)."
Sports,"AC Milan, Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven advanced Wednesday night to the second round of the European Champions League, but Arsenal had two players ejected and played its fourth straight tie."
Sports,It had been thought the clubs assistant manager had handed in his resignation earlier today when boss Harry Redknapp announced he was quitting the south coast club.
Sports,Russia and France are on track for a meeting in the Fed Cup final in Moscow after both teams took 2-0 leads following the first day of their respective semi-finals.
Sports,"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday that the club has reached an agreement with free-agent catcher Mike Redmond on a two-year contract."
Sports,"MAUI, Hawaii (Sports Network) - Taquan Dean poured in a game-high 30 points and Francisco Garcia added 16 points to lead 12th-ranked Louisville over Stanford, 82-67, in the fifth place game of the Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center."
Sports,"South Carolina #39;s new football coach Steve Spurrier gestures during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)."
Sports,"Like the Jets-Chargers matchup, all of the weekend's N.F.L. wild-card playoff games feature one intriguing theme: You again?"
World," Thousands of US troops and Iraqi forces pursued a campaign of raids on suspected guerrilla bases in Sunni Muslim towns and villages south of Baghdad on Wednesday, the US military said."
World,"The bottlenose dolphins formed a protective shield around Niccy Howes, 15, and her friends, reports the Sun. The girls thought the dolphins were playing as they swam round them in tight circles, thrashing their tails near a New Zealand beach."
World,"The United Nations today called on Rwanda to respect international law following its threat to strike against rebels based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that the UN mission #39;s mandate in the DRC includes preventing the peace "
Business,"Plus, talking turkey with Hormel, a peek into toyland, and Sirius demonic possession."
Business,"The appliance maker freezes pay and asks workers to quit, but rewards its executives with stock options."
Business,"Hastings, a multimedia retailer, trims losses and raises full-year guidance."
Business,"Robust research doesn't guarantee success, but Pedro Zuloaga insists it stacks your odds."
World, The U.S. Congress was forced to pass a temporary measure keeping the government open on Wednesday after one embarrassing clause allowing lawmakers to see individual tax returns held up a crucial  #36;388 billion spending bill.
World, David Graham says he was surprised by the reception he got back at his Food and Drug Administration office after telling Congress the government had allowed unsafe drugs to remain on the market.
World,Just four insurgents tied down a Marine company for hours in a nighttime battle.
World,"In places like Congo and Kosovo, peacekeepers have been accused of abusing the people they're protecting."
World,"A video aired on Israeli TV, with the audio portion revealing defense forces shooting a 13-year-old girl in Gaza."
World,Film-maker Franco Zeffirelli is the first Italian citizen to receive an honorary knighthood from Britain.
World,Lauren and Patrick Vieira are sent off as Arsenal draw against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on December 1 will deliver a joint update on their collaborations pursuant to an April 2004 technology-sharing agreement to boost interoperability between the two vendors products, according to a Microsoft representative on Wednesday."
Sports,time All Star catcher Jason Kendall has waved a no trade that could send him from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Oakland Athletics.
Sci/Tech,"Game invites users to play the role of JFK's assassin, causing some observers to wonder whether video games have gone too far."
World,The nations expressed concern about climate change but did not agree on a common strategy for curbing emissions.
Sports," Immediately after Jamaal Tinsley made a layup in the third quarter that got the Indiana Pacers rolling to an improbable win over Boston, he raised his hand and extended three fingers."
Sports," Taquan Dean scored 30 points and No. 12 Louisville beat Stanford 82 67 Wednesday in the fifth place game of the Maui Invitational, the Cardinals' first win this season over a Division I team."
Sports," The NHL players' association will begin issuing lockout pay to more than 730 players. Payments will start this month, and players will get  #36;10,000 each for November and another  #36;10,000 for December, with subsequent monthly payments varying between  #36;5,000 or  #36;10,000, The Canadian Press reported."
Sports, Maybe Pittsburgh has finally discovered how to wear down playmaking West Virginia quarterback Rasheed Marshall: Tire him out before the game.
Sports,The yellow Canaries rose to six points by defeating the Czech champions for the second time by the same score as they had defeated them in the first leg in Istanbul.
Sports, World number one Roger Federer made a  surprise announcement Tuesday when he revealed that Australian  Tony Roche will be his new coach on a part time basis.
Business, American Funds and Edward Jones  amp; Co. are among the financial firms that regulators are requesting information from in a sweeping examination into sales and disclosure of 529 college savings plans.
Business," Toys R Us Inc. , which is selling its toy business, will ""strongly discourage"" suitors from trying to buy only the choicest parts of the company when they submit a second round of bids after the holidays, sources familiar with the situation said on Wednesday."
Business,"The U.S. dollar slid to a new low Wednesday against the euro, which rose to an all-time high of \$1.3179 in late New York trading, breaking a day-old record as jittery markets kept up pressure on the U.S. currency."
Business,"Crude oil futures rose Wednesday ahead of an extended weekend for traders, even though weekly government data showed rising domestic inventories of crude and distillate fuel, which includes heating oil."
Business,"A federal judge in Manhattan said Wednesday that MCI Inc., formerly known as WorldCom, may have violated a court order by paying more than \$25 million in professional services fees as part of its bankruptcy proceedings."
Business," David Dodge said he remained  quot;broadly comfortable quot; with the key economic assumptions underlying the current monetary policy of the Bank of Canada, which forecasts further interest rate cuts are likely over time."
Sci/Tech,"HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - An online casino forked over \$28,000 Wednesday to the owner of a 10-year-old, partially eaten cheese sandwich thought to be embedded with the image of the Virgin Mary - and then sent the  quot;religious icon quot; on a world tour."
Sci/Tech,Struggling publisher Infogrames nets \$22.3 million by hocking its powerhouse strategy franchise to an as-yet unidentified company.
Sports,Manager Arsene Wenger denied Arsenal have a disciplinary problem after his team finished with only nine men in Wednesday #39;s 1-1 Champions League draw at PSV Eindhoven.
Sports,"MANCHESTER United gave manager Sir Alex Ferguson the perfect gift to mark his 1000th game with the club yesterday, a 2-1 win against Lyon that sends the Red Devils into the second round of the Champions League."
Sports, Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is appealing a medical suspension imposed upon him by the New York State Athletic Commission following his loss to fellow American Larry Donald.
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan on Monday chose the high profile British head of a key  agency as his new chief of staff, the start of a reshuffle  aimed at instituting U.N. reforms and combating scandals."
World," The head of Peru's Congress on Wednesday urged the region's top rights court not to order the freedom of a New Yorker jailed for collaboration with leftist rebels, saying it had to realize ""this lady is a terrorist."""
World," MONTREAL (CP)   Ex premier Lucien Bouchard, recently hospitalized for peritonitis, hasn't been responding to antibiotic treatment but his life is not in danger, a hospital said Wednesday."
World,"Tehran is now demanding the right to run some key equipment for research purposes, European and Iranian officials said."
Business,Sony Corp. #39;s Sony Pictures Television International unit says it formed a joint venture with China #39;s Hua Long Film Digital Production Co.
Sci/Tech,The United States and the seven other countries with Arctic territory today expressed concern about profound changes in the Arctic climate and said they would consider new scientific findings 
Sci/Tech,"Homing pigeons suddenly lost their navigational ability when magnets were attached to their beaks or if their beaks were anaesthetized, University of North Carolina researcher Cordula Mora found."
Sci/Tech,Written by Net 4 Nowt Anyone reading technology news articles can not have failed to have read something about a new web browser currently doing the rounds.
Sports,"JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The University of Missouri #39;s new sports arena is looking for a new name. The Paige Sports Arena opened three weeks ago, named in honor of Wal-Mart heiress Elizabeth Paige Laurie and a gift to the school from her parents."
Sports," Three time All Star catcher Jason Kendall was close to being traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Oakland Athletics for a pair of pitchers, a baseball official told The Associated Press on Wednesday."
World,"The United States will press the EU to get tough with Iran at a meeting of the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog on Thursday, urging a trigger for UN Security Council action if Tehran resumes any uranium enrichment work."
World," The United Nations has condemned the takeover of a town in Darfur by rebels. The UN #39;s envoy to Sudan, Jan Pronk, says the assault leading to the capture violates a ceasefire agreement signed by rebel leaders."
World,"A BRITISH general is taking over in Bosnia, where the worlds two most-wanted indicted war criminals have evaded capture for nearly a decade."
Business,A crucial legal ruling in Oracle #39;s takeover bid for Peoplesoft has been delayed after a judge said he needs to hear further evidence in the case.
Business," Sustained weakness in the US dollar will dampen American demand for Canadian products at the same time the global economy also appears to be slowing, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge warned Wednesday."
Business,Says it needs to save an additional \$725M and also asks for pension relief; strikes loom. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The parent of United Airlines Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 24, 2004 - Scientists believe they have confirmed theories that homing pigeons are able to carry out their long-range navigational feat thanks to tiny magnetic particles in their upper beaks."
Sports,"Harry Redknapp quit Portsmouth after the relationship with chairman Milan Mandaric became untenable, though the manager diplomatically said he simply felt it was time for a break."
Sports,"BAYERN Munich eased into the last 16 with a resounding 5-1 win over Maccabi Tel-Aviv this morning, as Ajax #39;s 1-0 loss to Juventus means Bayern finish runners-up in the group."
Sports,"England will avoid financial sanctions if they pull out of their tour to Zimbabwe. According to sources, the majority of Test-playing countries would back the England and Wales Cricket Board "
Sports," Damian Miller headed home Wednesday, still waiting for the Brewers to finalize his contract. The 35 year old Wisconsin native was in Milwaukee, hoping to be introduced as the Brewers' new starting catcher. But the club canceled its news conference after it couldn't complete its medical evaluation, the final step needed to finalize his  #36;8.75 million, three year deal."
World,An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 is felt across large areas of north Italy.  
Sci/Tech,America Online said that spammers were starting to give up - at least when it came to sending junk to its subscribers.
Business,"If toys are on your holiday gift list, it #39;s always great to be the one who gives the best toy. Don #39;t forget about safety. Just because a toy is on the store shelf doesn #39;t mean it #39;s safe."
Business,"Quarterly sales of servers running the Linux operating system topped \$1 billion for the first time during the third quarter of 2004, analyst company IDC reported Wednesday."
Sports," Auburn's defense, at least, made a decent case for No. 1."
Sports," When Tony Gonzalez heard somebody on the radio say the Kansas City Chiefs had nothing left to play for, it almost made his blood boil."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer has sued three software developers, contending they distributed versions of its OS X computer operating system on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,China's biggest television exporter announced losses stemming in part from declining sales and a scandal involving its biggest U.S. customer.
Sports,Arsene Wenger accused referee Herbert Fandel of double-standards after Arsenal battled to keep their Champions League hopes alive with nine men in Eindhoven.
Sports,"Pistons coach Larry Brown came back to the defending NBA champions on crutches Wednesday, returning to Detroit #39;s bench after being told by doctors it was OK to travel."
Sports,"CELTIC silenced their critics last night, and a fair chunk of the Nou Camp, by producing a remarkable display of defiance to dent Barcelonas omnipotence in their own backyard."
Sports,"DAVID GOLD, the Birmingham City chairman, initially felt that the punishment given yesterday to a Blackburn Rovers supporter who racially abused Dwight Yorke last Sunday was too lenient."
Sports,Brian Lara and other West Indies cricket stars are unlikely to travel to Australia for a one-day international series as a result of a controversy surrounding rival sponsors.
Sports,LIVERPOOL #39;S chances of reaching the next stage of the Champions League took a dent here last night when a goal from Javier Saviola just after the interval was enough to give Monaco all three points.
Sports,Evander Holyfield is appealing against a medical suspension imposed upon him following his defeat by Larry Donald. The former world heavyweight champion was suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission 
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai (1st R) meets with three United Nations workers Philippine diplomat Angelito Nayan (1st L), Kosovan Shqipe Hebibi (2nd L) and Annetta Flanigan from Northern Ireland (3rd L) at the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul, Nov 24 "
World,"According to United Nations envoy Terje Roed-Larsen, Syrian President Bashar Assad is now willing to restart peace negotiations with Israel  #39;without pre-conditions."
Sports,"By now, bits and pieces of the Pacers-Pistons brawl have joined O. J.'s Bronco ride and the Zapruder film in the pantheon of numbingly overviewed news events."
Sports,"The Atlantic Division may be mediocre, but the Knicks can claim a modest achievement early in their season - they are in first place."
Business,US questions about how Japan and the European Union would retaliate against a law that has handed more than \$750 million in customs duties to US companies stalled World Trade Organization approval of the sanctions today.
Business,"Long lines and traffic delays greeted travelers in the Washington region who were headed out of town Wednesday for Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel times of the year."
Business,The thought of spending a second year in a lockout was one of the reasons why a tentative agreement was reached between RMI union officials and the companys management.
Sci/Tech,"For vivid reporting from the enormous zone of tsunami disaster, it was hard to beat the blogs."
Sci/Tech,"Analysts have offered their latest judgment of the Christmas shopping season: good, but not great, although online sales set records."
Sci/Tech, Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival services where trading of music and movies remains unfettered.
World," Opposition leaders called Wednesday for a nationwide strike to shut down factories, schools and transportation after officials declared Ukraine's pro Kremlin prime minister the winner of a presidential runoff election that many countries denounced as rigged."
Sci/Tech,"11 24  Diana Duyser will soon become  $28,000 richer, courtesy her 10 year old sandwich. It #39;s no ordinary sandwitch, though."
Sci/Tech,UK users will be able to replace pirated versions of Windows that they have purchased. Software pirates #39; increasing skill at creating counterfeit versions of Windows XP has prompted Microsoft to introduce 
Sci/Tech,IBM said the strategy is to enable companies to centrally manage business applications and tools across employee devices. That should help companies cut IT support costs as well as build work 
Sports,AC Milan and Barcelona joined the other powerhouses in the second round of the Champions League on Wednesday while Arsenal had two players sent off in a fourth tie in a row and still isn #39;t there yet.
Sports,"Freshman guard Daniel Gibson scored 19 points and started Texas #39; run of second-half 3-pointers Wednesday, leading the Longhorns to a 95-70 victory over Tennessee in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational."
Sports,"Damian Miller #39;s first chance to don a Brewers cap was put indefinitely on hold late Wednesday, when the team announced it could not complete the 35-year-old #39;s physical before the Thanksgiving holiday."
Sci/Tech," As the holiday shopping season ramps up, cyber cops warned on Wednesday that online fraudsters are working over time."
World,"Iran has been seeking to exclude some uranium enrichment experiments from a nuclear freeze it agreed with three European governments this month, western diplomats said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Intel has launched an effort to make it easier for the company's Chinese and Indian customers to build and buy desktop computers that run Linux rather than Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows software.
World,"The hardline Democratic Unionist leader Ian Paisley yesterday suggested that if the IRA decommissioned its weapons and wound up its criminal activity, it could be allowed to continue as  quot;an old boys #39; association quot;."
World,"A pod of dolphins saved a group of swimmers from a predatory 10-foot great white shark off the northern New Zealand coast, a newspaper reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Cingular Wireless has said it plans to cut at least 10 percent of its workforce    some 7,000 jobs    over the next year and a half."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) domination of the Web browser market is falling as consumers opt for open source software from the Mozilla Foundation, according to a survey."
Sci/Tech," Computer giant Dell Inc.'s server sales rose in the third quarter, overtaking Sun Microsystems Inc. for the No. 3 position, according to a Gartner Inc. research report released Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with technology stocks Google Inc.  and Apple Computer Inc.  leading the way in quiet trading as Wall Street wound down for Thanksgiving."
Sci/Tech," Fighting global warming will get tougher once the Kyoto protocol ends in 2012 and the world must try to get Washington involved in the long term, the head of the U.N. Environment Program said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Ancel Keys, a pioneer in public health best known for identifying the connection between a cholesterol rich diet and heart disease, has died."
Sci/Tech," Although faced with fresh evidence of global warming, the United States and other members the Arctic Council on Wednesday failed to make any recommendations to combat a problem most scientists say is causing sea ice to melt and temperatures to rise."
Sci/Tech,"Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin, while attending the APEC Summit in Santiago, Chile, tried to garner support among world leaders for his idea of instantiating a new world forum, a so-called L-20 group of leaders, consisting of the G-8 countries and the leaders of about 12 other emerging economic powers like India, China, Brazil and South Korea.  As The Toronto Star reported, the animated Prime Minister Martin literally had to be yanked away by his own handlers after describing in urgent tones the need for United Nations reform and for a new forum of world leaders that he wants to create. He bemoaned Sudanese being slaughtered while the UN dithers, he interrupted several questions from reporters to elaborate further, and Saturday he waved off an aide who tried cutting off a press conference."
Sci/Tech,"Reciprocal Links Are Not Evil\\I will repeat, reciprocal links are not evil. All this discussion in the forums about how people only want one-way links because they heard reciprocal links are bad and can get you kicked out of the search engines is taken way out of proportion. One example ..."
Sci/Tech,"Creative Commons Search Engine Integrated into Firefox 1.0\\Creative Commons today unveiled an updated beta version of its search engine, which scours the web for text, images, audio, and video free to re-use on certain terms a search refinement offered by no other company or organization today. Creative Commons rsquo; announcement coincides ..."
Business,Better Life Technology has created unique garage flooring which beautifies in minutes and protects floors for years. Sizes 10 #39; wide are available. Prevents concrete stains and deterioration.
Sci/Tech,The Home Office is touting ID cards as a solution to ID theft in today's Queen's Speech but a Yorkshire man has taken matters into his own hands.
Sci/Tech,"Videoconferencing tools are increasingly making their way not just into the office but into the home, adding a dimension to long-distance visits with relatives and friends."
Sci/Tech,"JVC is introducing two camcorders that abandon tape and discs altogether, recording onto removable hard drives."
Sci/Tech,"A cordless phone borrows a trick from its cellular cousins, shrinking toward the vanishing point."
Sci/Tech,Semiconductor chips that can manage a good bit of their own upkeep are moving closer to reality.
Sci/Tech,"If the holiday cards you send include a family photo, a growing number of sites can help design and produce them."
Business,"A new online music service, Peer Impact, has signed deals with three major music labels -- Sony BMG, Universal and Warner. What sets Peer Impact apart is its use of a peer-to-peer distribution "
Business,"Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. announced Wednesday its group net profit fell 43.1 percent in the fiscal first half from a year earlier to 171.7 billion yen, while merger partner UFJ "
Business,"Travelers headed home for Thanksgiving were greeted Wednesday with snow-covered highways in the Midwest, heavy rain and tornadoes in parts of the South, and long security lines at some of the nation #39;s airports."
Sci/Tech,A prominent lineup of advertising talent is working to produce an online campaign aimed at cultivating a cooler image for the Mercury car brand.
Sci/Tech,"November 24, 2004 - Nokia announced today that WWII strategy title Pathway to Glory is now shipping for the Nokia N-Gage game deck."
Sports,Celtic shook off the hangover from their disastrous Old Firm encounter to earn a remarkable Champions League draw at Camp Nou against runaway Liga leaders Barcelona.
Sports,"  According to published reports, the Pirates and A #39;s are close to completing a deal which would send catcher Jason Kendall to Oakland for left handed pitchers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes."
World,British defence officials conceded yesterday that military action to bring Serb and Croat war crimes suspects to trial would probably fail because of the sophisticated support network surrounding them.
Sci/Tech,"Now that all the holiday presents have been opened, it is time to do some real shopping  for the home, from the home."
World," As of Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at least 1,230 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 961 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said. The figures include three military civilians."
Business,"TOKYO: Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (MTFG), Japan #39;s second biggest bank, said yesterday its first-half profit dropped by 43 as bad loans increased."
Business, More towering wind turbines will be sprouting up across Ontario after the government signed deals for five private wind energy projects as part of a bid to make renewable energy a reality in the province.
Business, American International Group Inc. said Wednesday that it has agreed to pay  $126 million to settle federal allegations that the insurance giant helped two customer companies commit accounting fraud.
Business,"Nissan Motor Co., Japan #39;s second- largest carmaker, said it will suspend production at three factories for five days over the next two weeks because the company has difficulty obtaining steel."
Sci/Tech,"Although faced with fresh evidence of global warming, the United States and other members the Arctic Council on Wednesday failed to make any recommendations "
Sports," Just when the Miami Dolphins thought they were done talking about Ricky Williams, news of the wayward running backs imminent return to the NFL put him back in his former teammates thoughts Wednesday."
Business,A European Union judge has summoned all sides for a closed meeting today to consider how to handle the decision by two major opponents of Microsoft to drop out of an antitrust case against the company.
Business,"A sharp increase in the number of aged people in the coming decades will enormously slow down Australia #39;s economic growth and increase health spending, an official report released on Thursday said."
Business," Air China, the mainland #39;s biggest carrier, will bring forward its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to avoid clashing with the listing of the Housing Authority #39;s Real Estate Investment Trust, or REIT, reports the South China "
Sci/Tech, Hollywood's major movie studios said they won a  #36;23.8 million judgment against a California company and its Malaysian owner for operating a Web site that charged customers to download illegally copied movies.
Sci/Tech," Europe's largest wireless carrier, Vodafone Group, this month said it's expanded its 3G high speed wireless service to more markets    and cell phone makers cheered."
Sports,"US Masters champion Phil Mickelson tapped in a birdie on the final hole to become the fifth player in history to shoot 59 as he charged to victory in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf event in Kauai, Hawaii on Wednesday."
Sports,UEFA yesterday warned Real Madrid that they could be handed stiff punishment for the racist chanting of their supporters which marred Tuesday nights Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen at the Bernabeu.
Sports,England #39;s controversial cricket tour of Zimbabwe looks set to be cancelled after Michael Vaughan #39;s squad were last night instructed not to travel to Harare.
Sports,"The more things change, the more Eddie Jones stays the same. Two years ago, Australia #39;s super-smart coach countered accusations about the Wallabies #39; illegal dummy running by deflecting attention towards English skulduggery at the line-out."
World,The UN nuclear agency is set to meet in Vienna on Thursday to review Iran #39;s controversial nuclear programme. The board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will learn if Iran is abiding by an agreement 
World,SIR Mark Thatcher has lost his fight to avoid being questioned about his alleged involvement in a foiled coup to topple the president of Equatorial Guinea.
World, A skeleton crew of lawmakers voted Wednesday to keep the government from shutting down as House Democrats lambasted Republicans over a provision passed last week that both parties agreed was a turkey.
World,"The US is losing ""the war of ideas"" in the Islamic world and must alter its approach, a Pentagon panel says."
Business,"The Ontario government approved 10 electricity-generating projects that will power about 100,000 homes and generate C\$700 million (\$593 million) in new investment in the province."
Business,AIG will return \$46m in fees it earned on three off-balance-sheet vehicles set up for PNC Financial as part of a settlement with regulators announced this week.
Sports,"Phil Mickelson #39;s 59 Wednesday at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf may not have come in an official 72-hole event, but it certainly put him in some elite company."
Sci/Tech,Search technology for images may lead to a way to search handwritten manuscripts.
Sports,"HARRY REDKNAPP ended his two-and-a-half year roller-coaster ride on the south coast, insisting the situation was in danger of becoming a soap opera."
Sports,1738: Stand-in Porto goalkeeper Nuno makes a superb reflex save from Yuri Zhirkov to stop Moscow going ahead. 1730: The first of Wednesday #39;s eight Champions League games kicks off with CSKA hosting current 
Sports,A lawyer and two ex-convicts remained in jail Wednesday after being arraigned on charges of trying to use a videotape of a fistfight to blackmail Denver Nuggets basketball star Carmelo Anthony for \$3 million.
Sports,"You don #39;t really believe Pedro Martinez is going to pitch for the Yankees, do you? Don #39;t forget about Pedro #39;s working hours on his non-pitching days."
World,"Australia accepted that Indonesian police delayed for almost three weeks revealing they had captured four suspects in the Australian Embassy bombing in Jakarta in September because they hoped to catch more, Foreign Minister "
World,"A strong earthquake measuring about 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked northern Italy from the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic seas on early on Thursday, causing panic and some damage."
World,French President Jacques Chirac lead a delegation of business leaders on a trip to oil-rich Libya Wednesday hoping to expand trade ties.
World,"A group of three United Nations workers, freed after almost four weeks captivity in Afghanistan, have met President Hamid Karzai, in Kabul."
Business,"The Argentine government said late Wednesday it has postponed a global plan to restructure the bulk of US\$103 billion (euro78.35 billion) in default debt until mid-January, moving back a debt swap that was expected next week."
Sci/Tech,Booting up in safe mode; how to record vinyl records onto a PC; external floppy drives.
Business," The dollar inched up but stayed in sight of record lows against the euro on Thursday, as investors took a break from pummeling the dollar after showing little interest in a mixed bag of U.S. economic data."
Sci/Tech,"Under the omnibus bill funding the remaining FY 2005 appropriations (HR 4818), the House and Senate conferees gave NASA a substantial downpayment on the President #39;s Space Exploration Initiative."
Sports,"Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony looks on during his team #39;s 90-88 victory over the New Jersey Nets in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004."
Sports,This is the week of the season when every Giants defensive back needs to have shoulders as sturdy as snowplow blades. But safety Gibril Wilson reported Wednesday that he still had only one good shoulder.
World, U.S. presidents past and present appealed to Americans on Monday to help victims of the Asian tsunami as one of the biggest aid efforts in history struggled to bring food and water to millions of desperate survivors.
World," U.N. and U.S. officials accused rebels Wednesday of sparking the latest violence in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, actions that violated a cease fire deal and prevented aid from reaching thousands of refugees."
Sports,"FOOTBALL chiefs last night welcomed the five-year ban handed to the Blackburn fan who racially abused Dwight Yorke. Jason Perryman, 22, was caught on television hurling monkey chants and gesturing towards "
Sports,PERHAPS the most trying few days of his Celtic career so far would deepen the satisfaction Martin ONeill took from his teams extraordinary 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona at the renowned Nou Camp stadium last night.
Sports,Valencia secured an unconvincing win over Anderlecht in Brussels to set up a pressure-cooker match that will be the final nail in the CL coffin for the Champions of Spain or Germany.
World," Rwanda has warned it will launch an attack ""very soon"" on Rwandan Hutu rebels sheltering in eastern Congo, the U.N. mission said Wednesday, relaying a threat that raised fears of renewal of one of Africa's most devastating conflicts."
Sports," Jessalyn Deveny scored 16 of her 22 points in the opening 9 1/2 minutes Wednesday, helping 20th ranked Boston College to a 74 43 win over Quinnipiac."
World," An industrial park offering cheap labor, handy transport links and next door to major Asian markets should be a powerful lure for manufacturers looking for a competitive edge."
World,UFJ Holdings Inc. widened its loss forecast to 750 billion yen (\$7.3 billion) as it bids to clear bad loans before merging with Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc.
Business,"CRUDE oil futures fell yesterday after the American government reported a slight increase in the US inventory of crude. The supply of distillate fuel, which includes heating oil, also increased, following "
Business,"Sony Pictures has set up a joint venture television and film co-production unit in China, taking advantage of a loosening of restrictions on the tightly controlled industry."
Business,"The decision is an about-turn for President Nestor Kirchner #39;s administration. As late as Wednesday afternoon, Mr Kirchner appeared determined to go ahead with the government #39;s "
World,Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi says the international community should have offered Tripoli a better payback for renouncing its efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction.
World,United Nations officials are investigating reports that Hutu extremists have attacked Rwandan villages from bases in eastern Congo.
Business,"The US government approved a drug Tuesday to treat multiple sclerosis, an incurable disease of the central nervous system that affects 350,000 Americans."
Business,"Consumers on the Chinese mainland are most optimistic about the economic outlook of the next 12 months, according to a survey released here Wednesday by AC Nielsen."
Business,"Microsoft will not demand the withdrawal of evidence submitted against it in a European antitrust case by two parties that have since dropped their support for the case, a spokesman said Wednesday."
Business,"Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Japans second-biggest auto maker, said on Thursday it would suspend operations at three of its four domestic plants for five days each this month and next due to a shortage of steel."
Business,"A legalistic squabble yesterday delayed World Trade Organisation authorisation for sanctions against US goods, initially worth up to \$150ma year, by the European Union and six "
Business,Megan Blanck-Weiss of the Washington Public Interest Research Group demonstrates in Seattle on Tuesday how the yo-yo water ball toy - a water-filled ball on an elastic-like cord 
Business,"Dr. David J. Graham, the FDA drug safety reviewer who sounded warnings over five drugs he felt could become the next Vioxx has turned to a Whistleblower protection group for legal help."
Business,Sony Pictures has quietly set up a joint venture with state-controlled China Film Group that will make digital television programmes and feature films.
World,Ukraine's opposition steps up its campaign to overturn the disputed presidential vote by launching a general strike.
Sci/Tech,"Homing pigeons carry out their long-range navigational feat thanks to tiny magnetic particles in their upper beaks, scientists confirm."
Sci/Tech,SAN FRANCISCO Selectively breeding turkeys for their white meat over so many generations has led to some health care problems for America #39;s favorite holiday meal.
Sci/Tech,Talk about an overachiever! HP #39;s iPAQ 6315 smart phone is a sleek PocketPC and wireless phone combo that #39;s about as good as it gets.
Sci/Tech,"DELL Inc launched its new compact PowerEdge 1855 blade server, 10 of which can fit into a 7U chassis to provide 43 more performance per sq foot and up to 62 more servers than Dell 1U servers in a 42U rack."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin is to attend an EU summit despite diplomatic sniping over the  Ukraine crisis.
Sports,"PSV Eindhoven drew 1-1 with nine-man Arsenal, advancing to the second round of the European Champions League on Wednesday. PSV remained atop Group E with 10 points, three ahead of Arsenal in second."
Sports,Williams and BAR-Honda were at each others #39; throats yesterday over the services of Anthony Davidson barely two months after their row over Jenson Button was resolved in BAR #39;s favour by the FIA contracts #39; recognition board.
Sports,"The Mavericks are 4-3 on the road this season...The Spurs have won 18 straight regular-season home games dating back to last year...Dallas had a season-low eight assists. San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Tim "
Sports,"Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - LeBron James poured in a career-high 43 points to lead Cleveland to an easy 92-76 win over Detroit at Gund Arena."
Sports,The International Cricket Council (ICC) is demanding to know from the Zimbabwe government why a number of British journalists have been refused entry to cover England #39;s one-day series.
Sports,"Wake improved to 6-1 in the Preseason NIT...The Demon Deacons beat George Washington on Monday in its first game as the No. 1 team...This was the first- ever meeting between the two schools. New York, NY (Sports "
Sports,"First place, and the warm, fuzzy feelings that came with it, felt great for about 23 hours. By the 24th hour, the Knicks looked and played more like a team destined to wander the depths of the Atlantic Division."
Sports,"Lute Olson paced in front of his bench all night, obviously frustrated with his team. In the end, though, his Madison Square Garden streak remained intact."
Sports,"El Paso, TX (Sports Network) - Texas-El Paso accepted an invitation to play in the Houston Bowl at Reliant Stadium on December 29."
Sports,"Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly ironed out a trade to send veteran catcher Jason Kendall to the Oakland Athletics for pitchers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes."
World,Indonesian police investigating September #39;s suicide attack on the Australian embassy in Jakarta said yesterday they had arrested four suspects but that a top bombmaker might have eluded arrest 
World,"TRIPOLI: President Jacques Chirac, who arrived in Libya yesterday on the first visit by a French head of state, expressed the desire for a  quot;true partnership quot; with Tripoli after years of  quot;heavy turbulence quot;."
World,"North Korea wants urgently to restart six-party talks on its nuclear programmes, but is still demanding certain conditions be met, a top UN official has told South Korea #39;s Yonhap news agency."
World,"LONDON: The British and Irish prime ministers, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, made a new push yesterday to secure a power-sharing deal between the two largest and most hard-line parties in Northern Ireland."
World,People who sell drugs near schools or use children to aid them could get tougher  sentences under a new law.
Sports,"Providence played with sporadic consistency in a 79-67 loss to Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons will play Arizona, which beat Michigan in overtime, 61-60, in Thursday's final."
Sports,"As the N.F.L. and a lawyer for the Ricky Williams close in on an agreement to allow Williams to be reinstated, the question remains whether he is interested in returning."
Sports,Kerry Kittles hyperextended his right knee in practice Tuesday - the same knee that was operated on for the fifth time last off-season.
Sports,Try to forget the basketball brawl and this year's other disturbing moments in sports. It's time to say thanks to some of the people who have made sports a better place.
Business,"As millions around the country headed into a busy weekend for air travel, overcast skies and snow flurries complicated the traditional Thanksgiving airport rush."
Business,The company tentatively agreed to pay \$126 million and accept an independent monitor to settle investigations into the sale of insurance.
Business,"The CBS news division still anticipates serious fallout. Still, it is hard to wipe the grins off the faces of CBS's top executives."
Business,"The judge who presided over the Securities and Exchange Commissions fraud suit against MCI threatened to punish the company for not receiving approval from a monitor before paying fees to lawyers, accountants and other professionals."
Business,"The dispute between Oracle and PeopleSoft will return to the courtroom next month, when the presiding judge will hear more testimony."
Business,"Oracle has opened a new front in its 17-month battle to take over PeopleSoft, announcing a slate of nominees to challenge the rival software companys existing board of directors at its annual meeting next year."
Sports,JOHN HARTSON admitted Celtic had gone out to frustrate Barcelona in last night #39;s Champions League clash at the Nou Camp. The Parkhead side earned a 1-1 draw with a backs-to-the-wall performance which keeps 
Sports,"LeBron James scored a career-high 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their seventh win in eight games, a 92-76 home victory over the stuttering Detroit Pistons on Wednesday."
Sports,England #39;s cricket players have cancelled their flight to Harare after the Zimbabwean government barred several British journalists from covering the team #39;s tour.
Sports,"EL PASO, Texas Texas-El Paso announced today it will play in the EV-One-dot-net Houston Bowl on December 29th. The Miners will face an as yet unnamed Big 12 opponent."
Business,  A Delaware judge rejected the proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought against PeopleSoft Inc. by shareholders over the company #39;s resistance to Oracle Corp.
Business,"Crude oil futures rose yesterday ahead of an extended weekend for traders, even though weekly government data showed rising domestic inventories of crude and distillate fuel, which includes heating oil."
Business,"LONDON: The dollar trawled record depths against the euro yesterday, hit by signs that central banks in Russia and elsewhere could step up sales of the ailing US currency to buy euros."
Business,"American International Group, the world #39;s largest insurance firm, yesterday agreed to pay \$126m (67m) to settle allegations that the company helped clients to commit accounting fraud."
Sports,"Redknapp and his No2 Jim Smith resigned from Portsmouth yesterday, leaving controversial new director Velimir Zajec in temporary control."
Sports,"Wednesday, November 24, 2004 -- UTEP is going bowling and won #39;t even have to leave the state. The Miners will accept an invitation to play in the 1.1 million dollar EV1."
Sports,"If Vince Carter really wants to be traded, then he must slip a few bucks to the Toronto Raptors #39; video coordinator and ask him to burn a few copies of the DVD from last night #39;s game against the Knicks at Air Canada Centre."
World,Mark Thatcher is likely to face questions in a South African court over allegations he funded an aborted military coup in Equatorial Guinea.
Sci/Tech,"A new Netflix feature, Netflix Friends, lets you know what others are watching (and vice-versa)."
World,"An Indonesian court Thursday dismissed defense arguments that the trial of alleged Southeast Asian terror chief Abu Bakar Bashir was illegal, and ordered that proceedings against him should continue."
Sci/Tech,"REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - Arctic nations said changes in the world #39;s polar regions are a concern but they fell short of committing to specific actions to slow down or adapt to warming."
Sports,The survival instinct mattered more than Arsenal #39;s intuitive flair and it has kept them alive in the Champions League. Arsne Wenger #39;s side will join PSV Eindhoven in the knockout phase so long as they beat Rosenborg at Highbury next month.
Business,Nissan said today it would halt operations at some of its car plants in Japan for five days starting late this month because of a shortage of steel sheet.
Business,The television unit of Japan #39;s Sony Corp. and a division of China Film Group on Wednesday unveiled a joint venture to make Chinese-language TV shows under a new Chinese law that allows such co-ventures.
Sci/Tech,"Scanners can convert slides and negatives to digital files which can then be cropped, color-corrected and e-mailed to friends. Which model is right for you?"
Sci/Tech,Hoping to add some momentum to its Workplace platform strategy IBM has launched an online developer resource center that gives software developers ready access to tools to help create products and services that will exploit the platform.
Sports,"POIPU BEACH, Hawaii - When Phil Mickelson visited Kauai about eight months ago on a family vacation, he was determined to return. But with his 0-46 record in major championships as a pro and amateur, qualifying "
Sports,Motorsport.com. BAR test driver Anthony Davidson was due to try out for Williams at the beginning of December but BAR has put a stop to it.
Sports,"BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): A number of top West Indies players have ruled themselves out of consideration for Januarys one-day cricket series against Australia and Pakistan because of an ongoing contract dispute, cricket officials said on Wednesday."
Sports,Real Madrid have made an official apology to Bayer Leverkusens Roque Junior for the racist taunts a small portion of the Bernabeu crowd dedicated to the Brazlian defender last night.
Sports,"Celtics fifth match in this seasons Champions League group stages sees the Hoops facing one of the favourites for the competition, Barcelona at the Nou Camp."
Sports,Tim Duncan scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs held Dallas to 3-for-17 shooting in the fourth quarter of a 94-80 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Sports,"The Indianapolis Colts have been on the fast track since October gave way to November. Thursday in Detroit #39;s Ford Field, they #39;ll share the traditional Thanksgiving Day "
World,"The UN says Rwanda is threatening to attack Hutu rebels based in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, Kigali says the rebels are advancing toward Rwanda #39;s border."
Sci/Tech,Buying a new mouse is kind of like buying a new toothbrush: you don #39;t realize you needed a new one until you actually make the switch and realize how bad the old one really was.
World," The trial on terrorism charges of Indonesian Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, accused of leading a regional network linked to al Qaeda, can go ahead, a Jakarta court ruled Thursday."
Sports," Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck's injured right thigh is improving, thanks partly to acupuncture treatments, and he could be ready to play Sunday against Buffalo."
World, Congress passed a bill that lays down strict guidelines for sex and violence in broadcast programming and threatens multimillion dollar fines or even closure for media outlets that disobey.
Sci/Tech,"The Oracle Corporation has taken control of PeopleSoft, making Oracle the world's second-largest maker of business-management software."
Sci/Tech,"Frustrated by the failure of e-mail solicitations, admission directors are looking for new ways to incorporate the Internet into their marketing plans."
World," Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan's network has helped Iran with its nuclear program, providing not only expertise but also components, according to a CIA report to Congress."
World, At least four people were injured Wednesday when netting across the open atrium of a six story government building collapsed and tore down stones that crashed through the ceiling of a room below.
World,"EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana tells the BBC he met Hamas, a Palestinian militant group on the EU's terror list."
Business,China #39;s leading trade union group says it will help multinationals in China including Wal-Mart to set up their own trade unions as soon as possible.
Sci/Tech,"Citrix Systems, Inc. a global leader in access infrastructure solutions has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Net6 Inc."
Sports,"25, 2004. Reader Wayne Sweeney blamed both the players and fans for their roles in last weekends Pistons-Pacers melee. If someone threw a drink at me, Id charge them too, Sweeney "
Sports,"TORONTO (CP) _ A night after being called out by their coach, the Toronto Raptors were at their best.  quot;I think for ourselves we wanted to turn it around and play better, quot; Raptors star Vince Carter said Wednesday "
Sports,"Playing their second game in as many nights in the opposite corner of the country, the Portland Trail Blazers fell behind early and then rallied to complete a Florida sweep."
World,"Iran sought yesterday to partially roll back its commitment to freeze all uranium enrichment programs, demanding the right to run some equipment that can be used to produce nuclear arms."
World,"Indonesian Detective Police Chief, Suyitno Landung, holds pictures of arrested terror suspects in Jakarta, November 24. Indonesian police said they had arrested four Muslim militants over a suicide bomb attack "
World,The United Nations andthe United States on Wednesday strongly condemned the recent violation of a cease-fire by the rebels in Sudan #39;s troubled region of Darfur.
World,"Shopkeeper explains how to fill in voter registration forms to his customers in Baghdad, November 23. Iraq #39;s Electoral Commission on Sunday set national elections for January 30, 2005."
World,"A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Italy at about midnight, the US Geological Survey said. There were no reports of injuries though there was some structural damage."
World," An Indian tree with poisonous fruit is used by more people to commit suicide than any other plant in the world and has a barely investigated role in murder, French and Indian scientists say."
World, Australian police say they may soon follow the United States' lead and issue air marshals with electric stun guns after a trial of the weapons by an elite security unit.
Business,Figures show Japan's trade surplus grew again in October but analysts warned of a tougher environment ahead.
World,Sir Mark Thatcher will go before a South African court on Thursday on charges that he helped finance a foiled coup attempt.
Business,MORE than 700 asbestos disease victims face reduced payouts in the immediate future after James Hardie #39;s compensation fund today applied for provisional liquidation.
Sci/Tech,"Eight nations with Arctic territory agreed Wednesday to fight glacial melting and other effects of climate change in the region, though they declined to endorse any new steps "
Sci/Tech,Most of the turkeys gracing the nation #39;s dinner tables today have been selectively bred for their white meat for so many generations that simply walking can be a problem for many of the big-breasted birds and sex is no longer 
Sci/Tech,"A new mobile trojan is doing the rounds, reportedly disabling Nokia 7610 handsets. The trojan may affect some other phones using the Series 60 User Interface of the Symbian OS."
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 22 November 2004 - Isotrak, a leading UK end-to-end logistics solutions provider (2), today announced the successful implementation of Dell PowerEdge blade server technology."
Sports,"The Masters champion shot a 13-under-par 59 on Wednesday and won the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, a two-day competition for the year #39;s four major winners."
Sports,The challenge for the Wolverines entering Wednesday night #39;s game against Arizona was to see whether they could hang with the nation #39;s best.
Sports,"LeBron James scored his career-high 43 points to pace the Cleveland Cavaliers for their seventh victory in eight games, a 92-76 home win over defending champions Detroit Pistons on Wednesday."
Sports,"If you are a football fan, and you are watching the Colts play the traditional Thanksgiving game at Detroit today, pay close attention to quarterback Peyton Manning."
Sports," Jason Kidd and Alonzo Mourning are disgusted and desperately want out of New Jersey, but nobody is hurt more by the Nets #39; sorry situation than Kerry Kittles."
World,Viewers watched the live television broadcast in horror: Plainclothes policemen begged for their lives before a mob accusing them of being child kidnappers burned two of them to death in front of cameras.
Business,"SYDNEY : A compensation fund for Australian asbestos victims of embattled James Hardie Industries NV said it was filing for liquidation, rejecting a last-minute multi-million dollar cash injection."
Business,"Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., whose shares have doubled over the past month, on Wednesday fell 8 percent after a JPMorgan analyst said that a further rally would make the stock expensive relative to its growth potential."
Business,"The Philippine government deployed trucks and vans to carry thousands of stranded commuters to work as bus and jeepney drivers went on strike to protest rising fuel prices, crippling Manila and other parts of the country."
Business,"Despite calls from medical experts and a prominent Republican senator for an independent office to monitor drug safety, the idea, prompted by the Food and Drug "
Business,"St. Cloud Regional Airport no longer will have regular police presence during its departures and arrivals, airport and police officials said."
Sports, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich participated in practice Wednesday and is expected to start this week against the Minnesota Vikings.
Sci/Tech,"Eight nations with Arctic territory agreed yesterday to fight glacial melting and other effects of climate change in the region, though "
Sports,"England #39;s cricket players, who had canceled their flight to Harare on Tuesday after British journalists were refused entry to Zimbabwe, were hoping that ICC would decided to call off the tour, South Africa #39;s national broadcaster SABC reported on Thursday "
World,A final decision on whether the Rev. Ian Paisley #39;s DUP and Sinn Fein can reach a deal this year to restore devolution and implement the Good Friday agreement should be known next week.
World," Two proposed resolutions condemning widespread rights abuses in Sudan and Zimbabwe failed to pass a UN committee, mired in debate between African and western nations."
World," A compensation fund for Australian asbestos victims of embattled James Hardie Industries NV said it was filing for liquidation, rejecting a last minute multi million dollar cash injection."
Sports,There's a growing disconnect between basketball's paying public and the NBA players that began when the NBA decided to dovetail its product with hip-hop.
Business,"A fierce snowstorm pummeled the Midwest on one of the busiest travel days of the year yesterday, snarling roads and causing long delays at airports as millions "
Business,Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will halt operations at three of its plants in Japan for five days starting later this month due to a steel sheet shortage.
Sci/Tech,"If you can bring yourself to just do it, returning things bought! on the Web is getting easier."
Sci/Tech,Thousands of armchair sky watchers are pairing computers and consumer-grade meteorological equipment to share their observations of local conditions online.
Sci/Tech,AT T is expected to announce as soon as next week details about how it plans to offer mobile phone service using Sprint's cellular network.
Sports,CAPTAIN Brian Lara and other top West Indies players have ruled themselves out of January #39;s triangular one-day series in Australia because of a contract dispute.
Sports,"We can talk all you want about Chris Paul, Justin Gray and Eric Williams. We know how talented the three are at their respective positions."
Sci/Tech,Have adware and spyware commandeered your computer? An extreme solution: erasing your hard drive and starting over.
World,"Tripoli, Nov. 25 (NNN) : In a historic development, President Jacques Chirac of France has made the first visit to Libya by a French leader since 1951."
World,"Ask university students about the practical way to get a job these days, and the answer comes back quickly: Study Chinese.  quot;A few years ago, the most popular major was English language and literature."
Sci/Tech,"In the Internet age, making telephone contact with a human for customer service is a daunting task. But some consumers have found ways around the blockade."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. has told executives at the FleetCenter that it is no longer interested in putting its own name on the building, and even raised the possibility of renaming the arena as the Boston Garden as a gift to the city."
Business,"Michael Koonce, who heads the legal department at Boston mutual fund manager Evergreen Investments, doesn't have a clue how much is deducted from his hefty paychecks for his family's health plan. And when the deductions go up, he said, it's  quot;not going to break the bank for me. quot;"
Business,"It's only Thanksgiving, but Sara Taggart already feels behind on her Christmas shopping."
Business,"Four years after buying the Nantucket Lightship on eBay , Bill and Kristen Golden want to sell vacationers an interest in a onetime rust bucket that has been transformed into a floating pleasure palace."
Business,"lasting US goods slipped unexpectedly in October, but new home sales rose, consumer sentiment brightened a bit this month and claims for jobless aid fell, a mixed bag of reports showed yesterday."
Business,"Crude oil futures rose yesterday ahead of an extended weekend for traders, even though weekly government data showed rising domestic inventories of crude and distillate fuel, which includes heating oil."
Business,  David Graham says he was surprised by the hugs and slaps on the back he got at his own Food and Drug Administration office after telling Congress the government had let unsafe drugs remain on the market.
Business,"3Com Corp. , a maker of switches for corporate data networks, and PC-Tel Inc. agreed to end patent-infringement lawsuits. Each agreed to license the other's modem-related patents that were part of the litigation, which began in March 2003. PC-Tel also will supply wireless software and antennas to 3Com. PC-Tel will record as revenue during this quarter \$3.2 million it had ..."
Business,"The US dollar slid to a new low yesterday against the euro, which rose to an all-time high of \$1.3179 in late New York trading, breaking a day-old record as jittery markets kept up pressure on the US currency."
Business,American International Group Inc. said yesterday it has agreed to pay \$126 million to settle federal allegations the insurance giant helped two customer companies commit accounting fraud.
Business,"Flute maker David C. Williams is known among the world's finest musicians for his artistry. But for 15 long years, he found it difficult to balance the expense of buying the materials he needs to craft his instruments against the unpredictability in orders for his handiwork."
Business,"  The government has approved a drug that tries a new method of attacking multiple sclerosis, an incurable disease of the central nervous system that affects 350,000 Americans."
Business,The chairwoman of James Hardie has dismissed today #39;s announcement of the provisional liquidation of an asbestos compensation foundation as a stunt.
Business,"Despite a chorus of Wall Street naysayers, Chuck Dolan continues to gamble big on his startup satellite-television venture. Voom - the offshoot of Dolan #39;s Cablevision "
Sci/Tech," During the dot com boom, people who didn't want to miss out on the Web and e mail craze but didn't want to buy a real computer could get WebTV, which delivered the Internet through the warm, friendly glow of their TV sets."
Sci/Tech, If you're looking for a good holiday gift for a tinkerer you can hardly give away anything more inventive than the Cold Heat soldering iron. It redesigns something that's been virtually unchanged for decades and does so by combining high school level science and cheap materials.
World, Documents purported to be transcripts of top level ruling party meetings with ministers discussing intimidating opposition leaders and rigging votes in the Senate have surfaced ahead of Romania's Sunday elections.
World, Whether Iran is fulfilling its commitment to freeze all aspects of a process that can be used to make atomic arms  #151; and what to do if it isn't  #151; is expected to top the agenda of a key meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog.
Sports,Not everything that ails the NBA is solved by the rest-of-the-season suspension of the Indiana Pacers #39; Ron Artest. It would be irresponsible to suggest anybody should have foreseen a brawl coming.
Sports,"After trying for three years to escape catcher Jason Kendall #39;s contract, the Pirates finally have succeeded. The passing of physicals is all that stands in the way of the Pirates sending Kendall to the Oakland "
Sci/Tech," Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co. Ltd. reported a 39.1 percent rise in operating profit for the first half on Thursday and raised its sales target for a new, keenly awaited portable game player."
World,"LONDON, Nov 25 (IranMania) - Enrichment, at the heart of the storm surrounding Iran #39;s nuclear programme, takes low-grade uranium and refines it, turning it into a material that can power civilian reactors -- or an atomic explosion."
World,A South African court has postponed the trial of Mark Thatcher on charges he helped finance a coup in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea until next April.
World,"Laos on Thursday opened its first-ever major conference, drawing together Asian nations in their aspirations for economic integration while addressing terrorism and other regional threats."
World,THE insurgent leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has attacked Muslim clerics for failing to support attacks on United States-led forces in Iraq.
Sci/Tech, Most of the turkeys gracing the nation's dinner tables Thursday have been selectively bred for their white meat for so many generations that simply walking can be a problem for many of the big breasted birds and sex is no longer possible.
Sci/Tech, Utah State University has secured a  #36;40 million contract with NASA to build an orbiting telescope that will examine galaxies and try to find new stars.
Sports,"In a season filled with uncertainty and unpredictable play, the only dependable part of the Celtics' game-night drama has been the raised voice of coach Doc Rivers. With a rant that rivaled Rick Pitino in duration and decibel levels, Rivers scolded Boston for failing to play together last night at the Wachovia Center. In many ways, the Celtics' ..."
Sports,"Brawled-out yet? I guess we all are. We've all seen Ron Artest bolt off that table even more than we've seen Flutie roll to his right. But the fallout from L'Affaire Auburn Hills is enormous, and I don't just mean the South Carolina-Clemson dust-up that has resulted in each institution punishing itself by eschewing bowl bids."
Sports,"While the Red Sox celebrate their first Thanksgiving as world champions since 1918, general manager Theo Epstein can reflect fondly on the most productive turkey dinner in franchise history last year even as he considers a full plate of challenges before him, including the latest rumblings out of New York about the Yankees pursuing Pedro Martinez."
Sports,LeBron James scored a career-high 43 points last night to lead the Cavaliers to a 92-76 win over the Detroit Pistons at Cleveland. Jeff McInnis added 16 points as the Cavaliers won for the seventh time in eight games.
Sports,"Kneeling in front of her courtside seat, Jessalyn Deveny looked just like a tension-racked bench player watching and hoping for a last-second miracle. Any concerns, however, were sorely misplaced at the end of last night's drubbing of Quinnipiac at Conte Forum."
Sports,"Chaz Carr scored 19 points and Matt Wolff added 17 as Boston University beat Fordham, 66-51, yesterday."
Sports,"Whitney Shean, a Globe All-Scholastic for field hockey while at Medfield High School and the Tri-Valley League MVP for that sport in 2001 and 2002, is now a sophomore at Northeastern University, where she played a key role in the field hockey team's advance to the NCAA Division 1 Tournament this fall."
World,"The Asean forum opens in Laos, with a free-trade accord and anti-terrorism moves on the agenda."
Sports,Rashad Jordan moved over from his position in Catholic Memorial's Cover-2 zone defense and welcomed Jim Cotter into retirement.
Sports,"The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association football committee yesterday announced the sites and matchups for Tuesday's semifinal playoff round. Games will be at college and high school sites, with one thing in common: an artificial playing surface."
World,The UK's growing sexual health crisis is to be tackled with a 300m investment for clinics and advertising.
World,"  Iran sought yesterday to partially roll back its commitment to freeze all uranium enrichment programs, demanding the right to run some equipment that can be used to produce nuclear arms."
World,  Prime Minister Tony Blair's government was accused yesterday of playing politics with fear and using the threat of terrorism to boost its chances of reelection.
World,"  A bomb ripped through a US patrol in southern Afghanistan yesterday, killing two American soldiers and wounding another, a reminder of the country's insecurity after a newly resolved hostage drama."
World,"KINSHASA, Congo -- United Nations peacekeepers deployed an additional brigade in eastern Congo amid reports that Rwanda was threatening to attack Rwandan rebels based in its huge neighbor, UN officials said yesterday."
World,"  An American diplomat was killed yesterday in an attack near the heavily fortified sector of central Baghdad known as the Green Zone, US officials said."
World,"  The bodies of five more slain Iraqis were found on the outskirts of Mosul yesterday morning, bringing to 20 the number of soldiers murdered over the last week as part of a campaign against the Iraqi forces who joined American soldiers in suppressing a revolt in this northern city."
Sci/Tech,"While North Korea and Iraq are the hotspots in the media today, regarding WMD, Brazil has quietly launched a rocket from Alcntara to space and has built an uranium enrichment facility in Rezende. Does it mean an ICBM is on the way?"
Sports,D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp attempts to put a high-water mark on the price of a stadium that would force a relocation if the price is too high.
Sports,"Police have determined that a fourth member of the Pacers, reserve center David Harrison, was involved in the brawl at last Friday night's Indiana-Detroit game."
World,"With officers intimidated by killings and threats, some have begun questioning the notion of trying to establish a system of local policing at this time."
Business,Gold broke the \$450 a troy ounce level on Thursday for the first time since June 1988 as the dollar fell to a record low against the euro.
Business,The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for multiple sclerosis that in clinical trials got better results than existing drugs in protecting against relapses.
Business,"Tesco today impressed the City with a surge in third-quarter sales as it boosted market share in clothing and electrical goods. Despite a tougher environment on the high street, Britain #39;s leading retailer "
Business,"Travelers didn #39;t plan on starting their long Thanksgiving weekend stuck in airports or driving on slippery roads, but then again they hadn #39;t figured on snow - and a lot of it."
Business,"All top managers of embattled oil major YUKOS have fled Russia fearing that state prosecutors may order their arrest, a YUKOS source says."
Business,The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee yesterday called on the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate alleged attempts to discredit a Food and Drug Administration whistle-blower.
Business,"UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, asked a bankruptcy court Wednesday to terminate its union contracts if the carrier can #39;t get an additional \$725 million in cost savings from employees by mid-January."
Business,A federal judge yesterday threatened sanctions against MCI Inc. for apparently violating a court order requiring approval of expenditures for lawyers and consultants while it was in bankruptcy protection.
Business,"German business confidence is tumbling amid mounting fears about the impact of the euro #39;s rise against the dollar, according to the closely-watched Ifo economic institute survey."
Business,"MONCKS CORNER - Integral Systems of Lanham, Md., said Wednesday it had agreed to sell assets of its antenna systems division in Moncks Corner to LJT  amp; Associates of Montgomery, Ala."
Business,"To lure shoppers into their stores, the nation #39;s retailers will again offer LOW LOW LOW prices on a number of gifts and gadgets, as stores throw open their doors at Oh-Dark-Hundred tomorrow and kick off the holiday shopping season."
World,"<p></p><p> SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Josef Mengele, the infamousNazi doctor known as the Angel of Death, died in Brazil 25years ago lonely and cash-strapped but apparently unrepentant,according to documents published this week.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Foreign Minister Jan Petersen is attending the Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Iceland on 24 November. The most important item on the agenda is a discussion of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.
Sci/Tech,"San Francisco - Researchers are using the latest in biotechnology to chart the genetic map of turkeys, which have been selectively bred for their white meat for so many generations in the United States that the big-breasted birds sometimes have trouble "
Sci/Tech,"Question: In a recent column you said that 95 percent of all viruses and spyware are aimed at Internet Explorer, so I decided to do away with IE."
Sci/Tech,"When Congress passed the \$388 billion spending bill last weekend, it allotted \$16.2 billion for NASA, including nearly full funding of projects related to the president #39;s Vision for Space Exploration."
Sci/Tech,Scientists from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have pieced together the most detailed images of two Saturnian moons from pictures the Cassini orbiter captured at the end of October.
Sci/Tech,"The CIA is quietly funding federal research into surveillance of Internet chatrooms as part of an effort to identify possible terrorists, newly released documents reveal."
Sci/Tech,"Despite the big overall increase, shipments of standalone chips for desktop graphics cards grew just 2.3 per cent, JPR said. Shipments of integrated desktop graphics chips were up 25.1 per cent, while their "
Sci/Tech,"A desert in China #39;s Inner Mongolia that has the highest sand dunes in the world holds a vast store of underground water which, if used wisely, could ease the chronic water shortage afflicting the north of the country, a study says."
Sports,Phil Mickelson tapped in a birdie on the final hole at Kauai to become only the fifth player in golf history to go round in a 59 as he charged to victory at the PGA Grand Slam in Hawaii.
Sports,"Nobody really expected Harry Redknapp to stay at Portsmouth Football Club for very much longer, but the announcement of his decision to resign today (November 24) is perhaps still a little surprising."
Sports,"After four days during which the back page headlines have been dominated by everything but football, Celtic let their feet - and hearts -o the talking again tonight by storming the Nou Camp to claim one of the clubs greatest ever results."
Sports,"Wake Forest, which is ranked No. 1 for the first time in the 99-year history of its program, could have picked up a nose bleed from the altitude, but 6-2 junior guard Justin Gray, a first-team "
Sports,"time All Star catcher Jason Kendall is about to be traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Oakland Athletics for two pitchers, a baseball official told The Associated Press yesterday."
Sports,RAFAEL BENITEZ cannot afford to feel too down-hearted this morning. Not with spirits to raise before Sunday #39;s daunting encounter with champions Arsenal.
World,Pakistan #39;s prime minister called this week #39;s discussions about Kashmir with his Indian counterpart  quot;friendly and cordial.
World,"The Black Watch has taken part in its biggest offensive since being re-deployed near Baghdad, raiding homes of suspected Saddam Hussein loyalists."
World,"Nearly 1,000 police and federal agents tore through a town outside Mexico City, smashing gates and breaking down doors in a hunt for the leaders of a vigilante mob that burned two federal agents to death."
World,The trial of Sir Mark Thatcher in South Africa on charges that he helped finance a failed coup in Equatorial Guinea has been postponed until 8 April next year.
World,JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesian judges Thursday rejected a plea to drop terrorism charges against hardline Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba #39;asyir and ordered him to stand trial for his alleged involvement in attacks including the Bali bombings.
World,"An earthquake rattled northern Italy yesterday, sending residents into the streets and damaging buildings, news reports said. No injuries were reported."
World,"Afghanistan #39;s former king honored Thursday UN workers held hostage for nearly a month after helping run the country #39;s first free elections, while the United Nations urged a full investigation of the kidnapping."
World,"Israeli President Moshe Katsav has urged the government to respond positively to a Syrian offer to resume peace negotiations. Although Katsav #39;s role is largely ceremonial, his comments on Thursday were in "
World,The British and Irish governments are due to present the DUP and Sinn Fin with further clarification today of their proposals for a deal on the North #39;s political future.
World,"Ethiopia said Thursday it accepted  quot;in principle quot; an independent commission #39;s ruling on its border with former foe Eritrea, possibly signaling an end to a dispute that has simmered since their 1998-2000 war."
Sci/Tech,"The average Internet user in the U.S. spends three hours a day online, with much of that time devoted to work and more than half of it to communications."
Business,Appetite for foreign foods and beverages is among the reasons the nation is expected to pay as much for imported products in 2005 as it earns by selling products abroad.
Business,Inspector general for Iraqi reconstruction says the company's record-keeping was so poor that auditors could not determine whether the firm had fulfilled its obligations to the U.S. government.
Business,All the top executives at Russian oil giant Yukos have fled the country in fear of arrest as the government seeks to sell off its main asset.
Business,"The number of mortgages approved by banks fall for the fifth month in a row in October, figures show."
Sci/Tech,"Internet retailers are figuring out what online shoppers really want and adding features to help, such as top-10 lists of hot sellers, gift picks by category and product ratings and reviews."
Sci/Tech,The 2004 shopping season is turning out to be the year of the blockbuster for video game companies as they race to score one more big hit before the current generation of Xboxes and PlayStation 2s makes way for new machines.
Sci/Tech,Head of a technology industry trade group that encouraged aggressive legal action against Microsoft for antitrust violations for years received nearly \$10M as part of a settlement with the software giant.
Business," Japan's Canon Inc. said on Thursday it had found problems with equipment for making liquid crystal displays (LCDs), boosting shares in LG.Philips and other LCD makers as fears of a supply glut eased."
Sci/Tech,"The Oracle Corporation fired PeopleSoft's co-president and chief financial officer, Kevin Parker, and three other top executives."
Business,"American companies stepped up their dividend increases in 2004, buoyed by strong cash flows and by a changed tax law."
Sci/Tech,I.B.M. said that the personal computer business it was selling to the Lenovo Group of China had not made a profit for three and a half years.
Business,"CHICAGO Many holiday travelers say Thanksgiving didn #39;t start out as planned after fierce storms dumped snow in the Midwest. But they hope to rebound this morning, as normal flight schedules resume at Chicago #39;s "
Sports,Masters champion Phil Mickelson shot 13-under 59 to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Masters champion Phil Mickelson tapped in a birdie on the final hole to become the fifth 
Sports,"The junior point guard ran the offense as he always does, defended the opponent #39;s best backcourt player as he always does and even threw in a couple of highlight-tape moves in the 11th-ranked Tar Heels #39; 106-92 victory over Iowa on Wednesday night."
Sports,"The Michigan mens basketball team has a chance to carve out its own little piece of history, beginning tonight in the semifinals of the Preseason NIT in New York."
World,"IRANIAN President Mohammad Khatami has criticised an International Atomic Energy Agency resolution on its nuclear activities drawn up by Britain, France and Germany."
World,Hundreds of police and federal agents raided a Mexico City suburb on Wednesday night after two officers were killed by an angry crowd.
World,"NORTHERN Ireland could return to self-government next spring, the Rev Ian Paisley #39;s Democratic Unionist Party said last night."
Business,"During a scheduling hearing Wednesday, the judge overseeing Oracle #39;s attempt to overturn PeopleSoft #39;s takeover defenses said he wants to know exactly why PeopleSoft has turned down Oracle #39;s offer again."
Business,"NEW YORK: Computer Associates International Inc said on Wednesday it has awarded its new chief executive John Swainson a pay package totaling \$12.8 million (approx Rs 54 crore), in signing bonus, salary, stocks and options."
Business,"Top News News, Dallas,Snow and rain snarled the holiday plans of millions of Thanksgiving travellers across the US as they battled flight delays and hazardous driving, reports UPI."
World," Iran is seeking exemptions from a deal to suspend sensitive nuclear activities just three days after it came into force, the head of the U.N. atomic watchdog said Thursday."
Sports," If LeBron James was sending a post Olympics message to Larry Brown, he wouldn't admit it. Perhaps trying to prove Brown was wrong to bench him in Greece, James scored a career high 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92 76 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night."
Sports, Raymond Felton hardly looked like he was playing with a bad wrist.
Sports," Seattle center Robbie Tobeck once took a swing at Buffalo quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Not on the field, of course. They were college roommates at Washington State, where Tobeck snapped the ball to Bledsoe."
Business,"The New York Times Company said that it had agreed to buy 49 percent of Metro Boston, a free newspaper aimed primarily at commuters in their 20's and 30's."
Sci/Tech,The magnitude of the tsunami that remade the coasts of the Asian subcontinent was slowly gauged across the world.
Business,"Archipelago Holdings, the owner of ArcaEx, the largest electronic stock market, is expected to buy the Pacific Exchange for about \$50 million."
Sports, Police viewed videotapes from last week's basketball brawl between Indiana Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans seeking evidence on the eve of another Indiana Detroit sports showdown.
Sci/Tech,Much of the initial information about what had happened in Asia came from the Web.
World,The United Nations nuclear watchdog said Iran #39;s suspension of its uranium enrichment program isn #39;t yet complete and that it hoped to resolve Iran #39;s request regarding 20 centrifuges in the next day.
Sci/Tech,A new fan Web site is unusual for the subject it obsesses over - the Conceptual Art star Matthew Barney - but otherwise it hews to the norm.
World," Ethiopia said Thursday it accepted ""in principle"" an independent commission's ruling on its border with former foe Eritrea, possibly signaling an end to a dispute that has simmered since their 1998 2000 war."
Sports," Jermareo Davidson scored 15 of his 17 points in the first half, leading No. 19 Alabama to a 90 55 rout of Division II Alaska Anchorage in the first round of the Great Alaska Shootout on Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices #39; new Mobile Sempron processor gives the company a fresh chip for the holiday season, but it probably won #39;t help it overcome the solid advantage that rival Intel holds in the notebook market."
Sports,Tiruchirappalli: Former Australian captain Steve Waugh today described as unfortunate Brian Lara and other top West Indies players being ruled ineligible for a One-day cricket tournament in Australia in January after refusing to a sign a contract over 
Sports,"time All Star catcher Jason Kendall was close to being traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Oakland Athletics for a pair of pitchers, a baseball official told the Associated Press on Wednesday."
Business,Computer Associates getting IBM veteran John Swainson as CEO - a move generally considered nothing less than brilliant - makes other ex-IBMers wonder how John managed to dodge the IBM border patrol and escape outside of a body bag.
Business,Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will halt operations at three of its plants in Japan for five days starting later this month due to a steel sheet shortage.
Sci/Tech,"When arcade games are in the recreation room, no coins are necessary."
Business,"Economists had forecast a drop to 94.8. The November business assessment index fell to 93.8 from 94.7 in October, while the business expectation index fell to 94.3 from 95.9 last month, Ifo said."
World,Ethiopia's government reverses its opposition to an international ruling on its border with Eritrea.
World,Venezuela passes a strict media law condemned by the opposition and human rights groups.
World,"Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is briefing top Pakistani officials of his talks with India #39;s premier on Kashmir. A meeting of the country #39;s national security council, comprising military and political leaders, is under way in the capital Islamabad."
World,Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Thursday stressed that the stalled six-way talks over Pyongyangs nuclear weapons programs need to be resumed first in order for the much-anticipated second inter-Korean summit to occur.
World,Nissan is to stop production at some of its domestic car plants for five days due to a steel shortage. Japan #39;s second-biggest car maker will suspend operations at three of its four domestic plants on 29 and 30 November.
World,"At least one person was killed and 15 bystanders were injured in a bomb blast in a busy market in Pakistan #39;s southwestern Balochistan province on Thursday, a local official said."
World,Phil Mickelson scorches round in  59 shots to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Hawaii.
World,The trial of seven people accused of forming a child sex ring in Portuguese care homes is set to begin.
Sports,"BASEBALL Arizona (NL): Named Bob Gebhard assistant general manager, Mike Aldrete hitting coach, Carlos Tosca third base coach, and Brett Butler first base coach. Chicago (AL): Signed P Kevin Walker. Cleveland (AL): Signed P Bob Wickman. Los Angeles (NL): Signed manager Jim Tracy to a two-year contract extension. Minnesota (AL): Signed C Mike Redmond to a two-year contract. Pittsburgh (NL): ..."
World,"A bomb in south-western Pakistan kills a soldier and injures 14, the latest in a series of attacks."
World,Police look for a woman who broke into pop star George Michael's north London home earlier this month.
Sci/Tech,"Law enforcement has sought to identify some users of the Nmap freeware port scanner, the author says."
Sci/Tech,"Despite a recent antitrust settlement, Scott McNealy says Sun Microsystems shaking hands with Microsoft is like two boxers tapping gloves."
Business,"Barclays, Britain #39;s third-biggest bank, said annual profit for the year would be in line with expectations at 4.5 billion but its shares fell more than two per cent amid concern "
Business,"Dr. David Graham, the Food and Drug Administration scientist who publicly criticized the agency #39;s approach to drug safety during a congressional hearing last week, said "
Sports,West Indies may send a weakened squad to Australia for the forthcoming one-day series after most of their 25-man squad missed a deadline to make themselves available amid a dispute over sponsorship.
Sports,One of the two Blackburn Rovers Football Club fans charged with public disorder for racially abusing Dwight Yorke has been handed a five-year ban.
Sci/Tech,"The squat little mainstay of the airline industry will become a fierce weapon for the Navy. The plane's new mission: to patrol the seas for submarines, then blow them to smithereens with bombs and missiles. Chris Genna reports from Seattle."
Sci/Tech,"Any product, any shape, any size -- manufactured on your desktop! The future is the fabricator. By Bruce Sterling from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"A peer-to-peer company signs a deal with three major record labels to provide content on its Peer Impact service, but it might not offer much for music fans. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,"Urged on by Democratic lawmakers, the Government Accountability Office plans to investigate the way votes were counted in the presidential election. The office cautions, however, that it is powerless to act if irregularities are found."
Sci/Tech,"The United States and the seven other countries jointly expressed concern about changes in the Arctic climate, but they did not agree on a strategy to deal with them."
Sci/Tech,A critically ill Wisconsin teenager who was bitten by a bat recovered after being put into a drug-induced coma and being given antiviral drugs.
Sci/Tech,"Donald R. Puddy, a longtime NASA flight director, supervised Apollo, Skylab and early space shuttle missions from Mission Control."
Sci/Tech,sameerdesai writes  quot;Seattletimes is carying this story on Intel helping major countries like China and India to help build Linux machines as an alternative to Microsoft Windows.
World,"The case against Mark Thatcher, a British businessman who is being charged for allegedly bankrolling an alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea, has been postponed in the Wynberg Magistrate #39;s Court."
World,A senior Rwandan government official signaled Wednesday Rwandan troops will attack the Congo-based rebels by saying that Rwanda will do all possible to defend her nationals if attacked by the militia.
Business,Industry experts say that the financial trouble of one of the biggest Chinese makers of television sets will not affect the market much.
Sci/Tech,Web sites have converted the mischievous idea of a few alumni into an odd form of futures market for betting on a college football coach's career.
Sci/Tech,Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file-swapping service.
Business,"TOKYO: Japan #39;s Nikkei average inched higher on Thursday, helped by gains in steel producers like JFE Holdings after Nissan Motor said it was suffering from a shortage of steel."
Business,"The Financial Times reported yesterday that Microsoft paid the Computer and Communications Industry Association \$19.75 million earlier this month to settle an antitrust suit, and that the association #39;s top official received \$9.75 million of that amount."
Business,Chief financial officer for Russia #39;s embattled oil giant Yukos said Thursday he delayed his return to Moscow indefinitely after Russian prosecutors had summoned him for questioning.
Business,The European Union and seven other countries #39; sanctions request on United States exports have been postponed to be considered by the World Trade Organization at a meeting.
Business,"Worries about the strengthening euro and concerns over persistently high oil prices helped push German business confidence down in November, a closely watched survey showed Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"As people gathered online to discuss the horror of the South Asian tsunami on sites known as Web logs, some bloggers said it had to be the government's fault."
Sports,"Davidson was due to test with Williams in Spain next week as the team evaluates candidates for a race drive next season, but while BAR were seemingly prepared to offer Davidson to Williams for one year, the Grove-based team are said to have refused."
Sports,"Under his two-and-a-half year tenure, the south coast club were transformed from First Division also-rans into an established side in the Barclays Premiership."
Sports,UNDER-STRENGTH France reached their third Fed Cup final when they took an unbeatable 3-0 lead in their semi-final against Spain today.
Sports,"Television: ESPN2. Dave O #39;Brien (play-by-play), Len Elmore (color analysis) and Stacey Dales-Schuman (sidelines) call the action."
Business,"This year was the season of the last-minute markdown as merchants, led by Wal-Mart Stores, scrambled to cut prices, choosing sales gains over higher profits."
Business,"A Delaware court has told the two sides in the trial over Oracle Corp. #39;s bid to overturn PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s antitakeover measure that they must return for more testimony next month, delaying a crucial ruling in the Redwood City giant #39;s plan to take over "
Business,The head of a technology industry trade group that for years encouraged aggressive legal action against Microsoft Corp. for antitrust violations personally received nearly \$10 million as part 
Sports,"Zimbabwe have rescinded a ban on British journalists wanting to cover a five-match cricket tour by England, a senior official at the department of information and publicity said on Thursday."
Sports,"Well, let this be a lesson to us all. There really is no egregious mistake in the world of professional flesh peddling that cannot be undone."
Sci/Tech,"Michelin engineers are developing the ""Tweel,"" a combined tire and wheel that could never go flat because it contains no air."
World,"LATIFIYAH, Iraq (AFP) - American, British and Iraqi forces continued a major sweep through Iraq #39;s  quot;triangle of death quot; to try to smash rebel enclaves before landmark elections in January."
World,"UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has laid a wreath at the grave of former Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat. Mr Straw is meeting Palestinian leaders at their headquarters in the occupied West Bank, following talks in Israel."
World, Ukraine's opposition takes its campaign to overturn a presidential election result they say was rigged to the factories and railways Thursday by trying to organize a country wide strike.
World," Israel should stop building its West Bank separation barrier if Palestinian militants halt attacks, Israel's president was quoted as saying Thursday, in the most high profile criticism yet of the contentious project."
Business,"Business confidence in Germany, Europe's largest economy, falls to its lowest level in more than a year."
World,"About 20,000 pirate players of Half-Life 2 have been banned from the game."
Business,"MUMBAI / NEW DELHI: On the face of it, the Ambani brothers, scions of the founding family of the countrys largest private-sector conglomerate, Reliance, are as different as the various businesses that make up the group."
Business,"A European Union judge said Thursday he will continue to take into account testimony from the EU #39;s biggest former allies in its antitrust case against Microsoft, an indication their desertion would not affect the case."
Business,"Ionics Inc., a Watertown water treatment company with global operations, agreed to be purchased yesterday by General Electric Co. for \$1.1 billion in cash."
Sci/Tech,"US News, A university in New York has been funded to keep tabs on IRC conversations with money channelled through the National Science Foundation by the CIA, documents have revealed The CIA is quietly funding federal research into surveillance of Internet "
Sci/Tech,Game maker Valve shut down the online accounts of the players because it had evidence that their copy of the game had been obtained illegally.
Sports,Former national amateur champion Kurt Barnes shot a brilliant 65 on Thursday to emerge as the unlikely first round leader of the centenary Australian Open.
Sports,"NHL players are about to receive their first lockout stipends, amounts which will work out to roughly 3.6 per cent of the average NHL salary, according to the Canadian Press."
World,Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has laid a wreath at Yasser Arafat #39;s grave during a West Bank visit for talks on how to revive peacemaking with Israel after the Palestinian leader #39;s death.
Sports,"DeLawrence Grant, the one-time defensive end who started the first nine games at linebacker before being benched against the Chargers on Sunday, is likely to be inactive again this weekend against the Broncos."
Business,"Get a low refinance or home equity rate, including \$150,000 mortgage for under \$690/mo. Also save on your cell phone bill, long distance calls, credit card payments, auto insurance and more."
Business,"Business confidence in Germany, Europe #39;s largest economy, has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, over concerns at a strengthening euro."
Business,"When Aroon Roy Padharia gathers today with family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner, the cuisine will be authentically Indian, with the same preparation methods and recipes that he loves from his native land."
Sci/Tech,A Microsoft UK replacement scheme for pirate copies of Windows XP suggests the company is testing the waters to see how feasible it is to convert sections of its unlicensed user base to legitimate users.
World," The European Union's foreign policy chief Javier Solana denied a BBC report that he had met secretly with the Palestinian group Hamas, which is on an EU list of banned militant outfits."
World," Ukraine's opposition leader raised the stakes in his standoff with the Kremlin backed prime minister on Thursday, asking the Supreme Court to declare presidential election results invalid and threatening to have his supporters block key highways."
Sports,Linebacker Dennis Haley is perhaps the Cavaliers' most unsung hero on a defense that is in the nation's top 10 in points allowed.
World," Tracy Miller thinks about her son's touch and his voice, trying to grasp that she will never experience either again."
World,ISN SECURITY WATCH (25/11/04) - Syrian President Bashar Assad told a top UN envoy on Wednesday he was ready to resume peace talks with Israel  quot;without conditions quot;.
Business," Oil futures traded on London #39;s International Petroleum Exchange are largely expected to head higher Thursday, given the continued worries over a shortage in US heating oil inventories."
Business,"Computer Associates International Inc., a business software company, has agreed to give its new CEO, 50-year-old John Swainson, a pay package amounting to more than \$8.6 million in salary, signing bonuses and stock."
Business,A European judge is to hold a closed-door meeting today to discuss the lifting of sanctions by the EU in its anti-trust ruling against Microsoft.
Business,Thanksgiving didn #39;t start out as planned for many holiday travelers who began the long weekend stuck in airports or creeping along highways after fierce storms dumped snow in the Midwest.
Business,"Lastminute.com Plc, the UK #39;s largest Internet travel company, said its fourth-quarter loss more than doubled as costs for closing offices and cutting jobs exceeded forecasts."
Business,A US government auditor says the US Army should withhold 15 per cent of future payments to Halliburton for work in Iraq due to billing disputes - in a move that could cost the contractor tens of millions of dollars.
Business,"The first strike in the 64-year history of the Pennsylvania Turnpike meant free rides for about 650,000 vehicles yesterday, the first travel day of the Thanksgiving weekend."
Business,"Carlyle Group, the US private equity fund, is in talks with the Hanjin Group over the purchase of some of the South Korean conglomerate #39;s transport and logistics "
Business,"What #39;s going on with the dollar? After falling steadily for the better part of two years, the greenback showed signs of stabilizing in the spring and summer."
Sports,Raul Gonzalez scored a 70th-minute equalizer Tuesday to earn Real Madrid a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen and keep alive its hopes of reaching the second round of the European Champions League.
Sci/Tech,"Electronics manufacturers are designing products that are smaller and lighter, yet offering more and more gadgets that travelers feel compelled to take with them."
Sports,"The former Torrance High star #39;s salary is a burden for tight-fisted Pittsburgh, which would get pitching help in return. By Alan Robinson."
Sports,"But there are only a handful of programs that consider themselves to be on the same level as Arizona, an elite basketball power that expects to be in contention for the Final Four every season."
Sports,"The junior point guard ran the offense as he always does, defended the opponent #39;s best backcourt player as he always does and even threw in a couple of highlight-tape moves in the 11th-ranked Tar Heels #39; 106-92 victory over Iowa last night in Lahaina "
Business,"The chancellor presses the G8 to freeze all debts owed by countries hit by the Asian tsunami disaster, the BBC learns."
Business,"Journal Newspapers Inc. plans to begin distributing a free daily newspaper in the District on Feb. 1, according to one of its major advertisers and a source close to the company."
World,BAGHDAD: US-led forces swept hotspots in the  quot;triangle of death quot; yesterday in a push to reclaim rebel enclaves ahead of January polls.
World,Two Russian soldiers armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles shot and killed two police officers Wednesday night and have taken two hostages near Moscow.
World,A rebel group in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region says the government is responsible for an upsurge in fighting there in violation of a ceasefire.
World,"The European Union foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, has recently held a secret meeting with representatives of Palestinian movement, Hamas, it was revealed on Thursday."
World,"An earthquake measuring about 5.2 on the Richter scale shook northern Italy from the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic seas in the night to Thursday, causing panic and injuring at least nine people."
World, Israel slapped down peace overtures from Syria with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reluctant to become diverted in a parallel peace track with Damascus while concentrating on his planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Sci/Tech," Manganese Bronze is to sell for just  pound;1 some of the rights to Zingo, the mobile phone cab ordering service that last year kept the maker of London taxis well in the red."
World," Continued concerns about a huge U.S. current account deficit weakened the U.S. dollar to a four year, 10 month low against the Japanese yen Thursday. Tokyo stocks ended higher."
Sci/Tech," Hired from IBM, CEO elect John Swainson plans to move fast, without mimicking the software or services strategy of his former employer."
Sci/Tech, Vice Chancellor Leo Strine Jr. continues the case to hear additional testimony on PeopleSoft's poison pill.
Sci/Tech, That whaddyacallit that's growing on Mount St. Helens  #151; what DO you call it? Even Shakespeare himself might have trouble figuring out what's in a name.
Business,"Shares at Reliance Industries Ltd. fell for a third day after six directors quit at a subsidiary, stoking concern a dispute between the Ambani brothers, who manage India #39;s biggest private company, may disrupt the business."
Business,"TOKYO Nissan Motor said on Thursday that a shortage of steel would force it to halt production temporarily at three of its four auto factories in Japan, a highly unusual step the company said was made necessary in part by a surge in demand for steel from "
Business,"MOSCOW The chief financial officer of Yukos, Russia #39;s embattled oil company, said Thursday that he had delayed his return to Moscow indefinitely after Russian prosecutors had summoned him for questioning."
Business,Shares in European online travel retailer lastminute.com PLC sank by 13 percent Thursday after the company reported losses well below its own predictions and market expectations.
Business,"Canada #39;s bonds rose after Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said the Canadian dollar #39;s rise to a 12-year high may curb economic growth, indicating the bank may not raise interest rates next month."
Business,"The rains forecast for Polk County today should be gone by the time you sit down for your Thanksgiving Day feast. According to the National Weather Service in Ruskin, a line of thunderstorms "
Business,"Pierre Danon is quitting as head of BT Retail to become the chief operating officer at French computer consultants Cap Gemini, furthering suggestions of a split in the telecoms giant boardroom."
Sci/Tech,"British mobile phone network O2 will launch an i-mode service next year after licensing the technology from Japanese telco NTT DoCoMo, newspaper reports have claimed."
Sci/Tech,"(CBS) In a major culinary operation that took weeks of planning, military chefs will serve up traditional Thanksgiving meals to the 140,000 or so servicemen and women stationed throughout Iraq, reports CBS News Correspondent Charles D #39;Agata."
Sci/Tech,"Arctic peoples aim to team up with tropical islanders in a campaign against global warming, arguing that polar bears and palm-fringed beaches stand to suffer most."
Sci/Tech,One million copies of the new Band Aid single will be sent to record shops in time for its UK release on Monday. Robbie Williams and Dido are among the stars on a new version of charity song Do They Know It #39;s Christmas?
Sci/Tech,"As part of a protest against proposed course cuts, students at Exeter University in England have put their University up for sale on eBay."
Sci/Tech,"French publisher Infogrames has announced its results for the first half of FY 2005, revealing in the process that the firm has sold off the lucrative Civilisation franchise to an as-yet unknown purchaser."
Sci/Tech,"Online phishing schemes more than doubled last month, leaving financial institutions struggling to rebuff attempts to steal private account information from customers, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group."
Sports,The BMW Williams team has denied claims that it  #39;insisted upon unconditional arrangements #39; that have seen Anthony Davidson #39;s hopes of racing for the team in 2005 come to an end.
Sports,England #39;s cricket tour of Zimbabwe will go ahead after Robert Mugabe #39;s government lifted a ban preventing 13 British journalists from covering the five one-day internationals.
Sports,"Jose Mourinho made several changes to his Chelsea side for the visit of Paris St.Germain, resulting in a rustrating but not entirely relevant 0-0 draw."
Sports,From a British perspective the big story from Group F is that Celtic bow out of the Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the Nou Camp.
Sports,"The flamboyant former West Ham boss stepped down after two-and-a-half years at Fratton Park yesterday, claiming the time was right for him to go and he needed a break."
Sports,A football fan yesterday admitted racially abusing Birmingham City footballer Dwight Yorke - and vowed to apologise personally to the striker.
Sports,"Nearly 8 million mobile-phone users have switched carriers and kept their cell numbers since a new rule allowing that flexibility took effect one year ago, the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of the agencys "
Sports,"The Argentine made just one appearance for the Blues after his 2.5m transfer from Rosario Central in 2003. Figueroa, 23, blossomed after being off-loaded to Mexican club Cruz Azul and earned a call-up to Argentina #39;s Copa America squad."
Sports,The final of the African Confederation Cup between Ghanaian clubs Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko has been postponed to avoid a clash with the country #39;s presidential elections.
Business,Bank president told Treasury Secretary John W. Snow that he will step down after a decade at the helm when his term expires in June.
World,"  The images are chilling: A young man, his face bloody and swollen, struggles to tell a television reporter that he is an undercover federal agent, then a mob burns him and another officer alive on camera."
World,"Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi Thursday praised French President Jacques Chirac #39;s visit to Libya, which he said boosted relations between their countries."
World,"Lawyers representing Mark Thatcher will appeal a court ruling ordering the son of the former British prime minister to answer questions from Equatorial Guinea on an alleged coup plot, one of his lawyers said on Thursday."
World,"A rebel leader in Sudan #39;s Darfur region has said his group will fully respect a truce with Khartoum, countering earlier statements by a spokesman declaring the agreement null and void."
World,Two US soldiers were killed and a third was wounded Wednesday when a bomb exploded as they drove through an area of central Afghanistan where Taliban fighters are said 
World,Hamas Thursday denied European Union Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana had direct contact with the Palestinian militant group. Solana had told the BBC he had contacts with Hamas 
World,"THE terrorism trial against Muslim Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, accused of leading a network linked to al-Qaida, can go ahead, a Jakarta court ruled yesterday."
Business,Lower your monthly payment and get one easy bill with Loan to Learn #153;. Private student loans or private plus federal are accepted. Apply online for fast approval and competitive rates.
Business,The CBI cuts growth forecasts after order books for UK manufacturers drop to their lowest level since the start of 2004.
Sports," Peyton Manning won't threaten Dan Marino's record when the Colts play at Detroit on Thanksgiving, but he can take another step toward the milestone the former Miami Dolphins star set in 1984."
World," Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden can not be hiding in Pakistan's tribal lands on the Afghan border as Pakistani forces have combed the area and found no hint of him, a Pakistani army commander said on Thursday."
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced threats on Thursday from inside and outside his already shaky coalition that could bring down the Israeli government, force early elections and delay his Gaza withdrawal plan."
World," The European Union's foreign policy chief denied Thursday that he recently met with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which the EU has blacklisted as a terrorist organization."
World," Nintendo, the world's largest maker of portable game consoles, said it returned to profitability in the first half after booking large foreign exchange gains."
Sports," Defending champion France surged into the Fed Cup final, completing a 5 0 sweep of Spain on Thursday behind singles victories by Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin."
World,"\A teenage girl has become the first known person to survive rabies without the benefit of a vaccination, say doctors."
World,Huge crowds greet football legend George Weah on his return home to Liberia to launch a presidential bid.
World,"Israeli soldiers killed three Palestinian militants in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestinian witnesses say."
Sports,The Garden Island. POIPU - Not even the sunscreen could cool off Phil Mickelson on his way to the 2004 Grand Slam title yesterday.
Sports,CHELSEA were barking up the wrong tree as they were muzzled by a PSG team who had failed to win an away game in Europe for seven years.
Sci/Tech,"Looking for an answer to a specific question?  Check out this list of the best reference sites of 2004, as compiled by the American Library Association."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s largest coalition partner threatened to quit Thursday, raising the possibility of early elections that could endanger his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip next year."
Business,"How #39;s your health? Feeling well? Expecting to live to a ripe old age? If the answers are yes, then economically speaking, you #39;re not helping."
Business,The World Trade Organization on Wednesday held off approving stiff sanctions on US exports ranging from cod to mobile homes intended to punish Washington until it repeals the so-called Byrd amendment.
Sports," NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - Auburn's defense solidified  its status as one of the nation's toughest, despite a late-game  scare, and the Tigers completed the first perfect season in  school history with a 16-13 Sugar Bowl victory over Virginia  Tech on Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Canada #39;s environment minister says people shouldn #39;t underestimate the policy recommendations on climate change announced in Iceland Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Japan #39;s dominant wireless operator, NTT DoCoMo, has reached a basic agreement to offer its popular i-mode mobile internet technology to mmO2 OOM."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is making a serious effort to attack piracy: by giving away free copies of Windows XP to pirated users in the UK. The move is currently targeted at consumers who may be using pirated copies of Windows XP by mistake.
Sci/Tech,"Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) and Firaxis Games announced today that the highly-anticipated sequel to one of the most popular and loved titles in gaming history has shipped to retail stores nationwide."
Sci/Tech,Scientists and officials strengthened efforts to forestall the extinction of thousands of species and protect the world #39;s habitats in talks in 
Sports,Primera Liga side Villarreal has confirmed the signing of Luciano Figueroa from Mexican club Cruz Azul in a transfer worth a reported three million euros (\$A5.1million).
Sports," Former head coaches David Cutcliffe, Bill Lewis and Rick Minter joined the staff of new Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis on Monday night."
Sports," Corey Maggette had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and Rick Brunson hit a key 3 pointer with 21 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 102 98 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night."
World,European Union foreign policy chiefJavier Solana has confirmed that he had secret meetings with the Palestinian group Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement) in an interview with the BBC that was broadcast on Thursday.
World,"An Indonesian court ruled Thursday the trial of terror suspect Abu Bakar Bashir would proceed, rejecting a plea from the cleric #39;s lawyers to drop the charges."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is facing threats from inside and outside his largest coalition partner that may bring down the Israeli government, which would force the country to hold early elections and suspend his Gaza withdrawal plan."
World," An Iraqi minister said on Thursday that a chemical weapons laboratory was found in the former rebel stronghold of Fallujah, Sky News reports."
World,"Thousands of Argentines angered over safety lapses at a nightclub where a fire killed 183 people, many of them teenagers, marched through capital streets Monday holding pictures of the victims and demanding the resignations of key city officials."
Business,Six directors at Reliance Energy resign amid a growing family row over ownership of India's largest private company.
Business,Software developer Wurld Media has devised a way to bridge the gap between the freewheeling peer to peer downloads community and the music companies who would like to be paid.
Business,"Ed Black, president of the CCIA, has defended his organisation #39;s decision to take a settlement payment from Microsoft. The Washington DC-based CCIA (Computer and Communications Industry Association) this month "
Business,By Bloomberg News. The Bush administration yesterday appealed a trade panel #39;s decision that effectively struck down United States tariffs on \$4.6 billion a year of Canadian lumber.
Sci/Tech, Private Indian and Pakistani information technology companies will meet in the Pakistani capital next month to tap business opportunities and sign a cooperation agreement.
World," French President Jacques Chirac, who vowed to forge a ""true partnership"" with Libya, wrapped up the latest top level Western visit to Tripoli as it returns from years in the diplomatic wilderness."
Sci/Tech," Finnish authorities warned computer users against using the popular Microsoft Internet Explorer Six web browser as it has a ""serious"" security flaw that compromises computer systems."
Sci/Tech," Nearly 8 million mobile phone users have switched carriers and kept their cell numbers since a new rule allowing that flexibility went into effect one year ago, according to the Federal Communications Commission."
Sports,World Cup final revenge for Australia or  quot;payback time quot; for England #39;s June humiliation in Brisbane -- either cap fits for Twickenham #39;s mouth-watering Saturday showdown between the best of rugby enemies.
World,"More than 2,000 people were killed so far in the flashpoint city of Fallujah, an Iraqi senior security official said Thursday.  quot;More than 2,058 were killed and more than 1,600 "
Sci/Tech," Arctic peoples aim to team up with tropical islanders in a campaign against global warming, arguing that polar bears and palm fringed beaches stand to suffer most."
Sci/Tech," Demands by the United States and other wealthy nations to delay the phasing out of a pesticide that depletes the ozone layer threaten to unravel a key global environmental treaty, experts said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Scientists and officials strengthened efforts to forestall the extinction of thousands of species and protect the world's habitats in talks in Bangkok, but governments need to work harder to promote conservation, an international environment agency said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"  The NZ Herald has the story.  More coverage can be found by performing a Google News search for ""un congo sex abuse"".    Details of the story include the fact that over 150 counts by at least 30 staff members are being investigated, and that this isn't the first time that the U.N. has been so accused.  "
Sci/Tech,Control of the UK's radio spectrum is being handed to the business community to promote wireless services.
Sci/Tech,\Students at Exeter University put the institution up for sale on eBay as part of their protest against proposed cuts.
World," A lieutenant of Iraq's most feared terrorist leader Abu Musab al Zarqawi was captured a few days ago in Mosul, the government's national security adviser said Thursday."
Business,Nintendo Co. returned to profit in the first half of the fiscal year from the same period a year ago as the Japanese video-game maker erased foreign exchange losses and earned more from game sales.
Business," Ontario is launching 10 new projects to create electricity from renewable resources, Energy Minister Dwight Duncan said Wednesday."
Business,The world #39;s first fully automated check-in and immigration clearance system that uses biometric recognition technology has been on trial at Singapore Changi Airport since Nov. 1.
Sports,Arsenal gained a 1-1 tie with nine men against a Champions League group winner yet still came home to negative headlines. Thierry Henry scored a quality goal for an equalizer at PSV Eindhoven 
Sports,"The Magpies want a replacement for Jonathan Woodgate and will swoop when the transfer window re-opens in January. Boumsong, Bobo Balde, Manchester United #39;s John O #39;Shea, Chelsea #39;s Robert Huth and Notts Forest #39;s "
Sports,"Finance police have raided Italy #39;s Olympic Committee and the committee organising the 2006 Winter Games, investigative sources say."
World,The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Thursday that his agency is unable to definitively conclude at the present time that Iran does not 
World,A court in South Africa has postponed until next April the trial of Mark Thatcher on charges he helped fund a coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.
World,"  An earthquake in northern Italy overnight damaged scores of buildings and scared people out of their homes. The quake measured 5.2 and was felt in Milan, Turin, Genoa and Venice."
World,"Rwanda insisted on Thursday it would soon attack rebels inside the Democratic Republic of Congo unless they were disarmed, as the UN Security Council "
Business,"Mumbai, November 25: Anil Ambani, the vice-chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd., said on Thursday he would make a statement at an appropriate time about a controversy over differences with brother and chairman Mukesh."
World, Shares in the French insurer Axa gained in afternoon trade here on a Financial Times report that Axa is in talks to acquire Credit Suisse Group's Winterthur unit.
Sports,Paris 2012 moved quickly Thursday to deny the critics from their rivals of taking the advantage of embassies to promote their bid of 2012 Olympics.
Sports,Brad Haddin blasted a career-best 154 from 162 balls in a brutal display to earn New South Wales first innings points against Victoria at the Junction Oval.
World," Myanmar #39;s military government said Thursday that it will release 5,311 prisoners in addition to almost 4,000 whose planned release was announced last week."
Business, Oil prices rose over worries about a possible supply shortage of US heating oil stocks during the northern hemisphere winter.
Business,"The World Trade Organization cleared the way on Thursday to impose \$150 million of trade sanctions on the United States, sought by the European Union and others, after lawyers resolved a legal wrangle."
Sci/Tech,particularly in the Far East and Eastern Europe - that they would rather give away copies of Windows XP to people who may 
Sci/Tech,"Intel has released a Quick Start Kit for Linux in Asia, giving a leg-up to system builders offering Linux-based desktop PCs. The kit is similar to those that Intel produces for Windows, said an Intel spokesman."
Sci/Tech,"Two of the nets most widely used programs, Kazaa - a peer-to-peer (P2P) filesharing application -nd Skype  -2P internet phone application, have teamed up."
Sports,Arsenal earned a 1-1 tie with nine men against a Champions League group winner yet still came home to negative headlines. Thierry Henry scored a quality goal for an equalizer at PSV Eindhoven 
Sports,"To the outside world, Londoners are cold, brusque and unimpressed at the prospect of millions of people turning up on their doorstep to watch the 2012 Olympics."
Sports,"BAGSHOT, England (AFP) - England rugby union captain Jason Robinson has said he is thankful the kind of racist incidents recently experienced in football had no place in his sport."
Sports,A WHY-WORRY attitude to three dropped shots on two early holes set up young NSW player Kurt Barnes to rocket to the top of the Australian Open leaderboard yesterday.
Sports, European soccer authorities opened an investigation into racist abuse by Spanish fans at this week's Champions League game.
World,"The British and Irish Prime Ministers, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, at talks in London, appear to have pushed Northern Irelands reluctant politicians some way to a restoration of devolved government in Belfast."
Business,The euro jumps to an all time high against the dollar as signs of declining business confidence in Germany increases fears about European competitiveness.
Sports, Jets general manager Terry Bradway received a two year contract extension Thursday that will keep him in the organization through 2007.
Business,Oracle nominated four candidates to serve as directors of PeopleSoft #39;s board and said it would fight for control of the company at its annual meeting next year.
Business,"The first battle lines were drawn today with six directors of Reliance Energy Limited (REL) resigning. REL is run by Vice Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, Anil Ambani."
Business,"A European Union judge told a closed meeting on Thursday he planned to rule within a month whether to freeze curbs imposed by the EU #39;s executive on Microsoft, lawyers present said."
Business, Shares in the Russian oil group Yukos plunged by more than 30 percent in midday trading on the Moscow stock exchange to below a dollar per share.
Business,"British manufacturers are reporting that their order books are at their lowest level since January, prompting the CBI to scale back its forecast for economic growth for 2005 "
Business," The Toronto stock market made moderate gains Thursday thanks to rising oil and gold stocks, while the Canadian dollar moved closer to an 85 cent US close despite a warning about the economy   and hints the Bank of Canada may not be in a "
Business,Telecoms giant BT today said it was parting company with one of the architects of its transformation from a fixed-line operator. Pierre Danon will join French IT services company 
Business,"Hot on the heels of a national report that the number of Canadians who smoke pot has doubled in a decade, marijuana advocates say their own polls shows strong support for taxing the drug."
World,"Pig manure in Chile will keep neon lights glowing on Tokyo's Ginza in years to come. It's a grand north-south tradeoff to slow global warming: You reduce your ""greenhouse gas"" emissions so I don't have to cut back on mine."
Sci/Tech,"It changed the lifestyles of a generation but after a lingering death, the last rites have been sounded for the revolutionary VHS home video format."
Sci/Tech,Apple #39;s iTunes Music Store is causing a bit of a stir by refusing to sell the charity Band Aid song  quot;Do They Know It #39;s Christmas?
Sci/Tech,"We are all used to IE getting a monthly new security bug found, but Winamp? In fact, this is not the first security flaw found in the application."
Business,The European Union judge deciding whether Microsoft will have to reform its business practices will continue to take into account arguments made by Novell and a prominent 
Business,"Fear of arrest has forced all the top executives at Russian oil giant Yukos to flee the country. The entire management board was in London on Thursday, according to the Financial Times."
Sports,Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho is expecting his side to get a tough test in the second round of the Champions League despite the Blues having won their group.
Sports,England were ordered to stay in South Africa rather than fly to Zimbabwe yesterday after the Harare government barred most British media from covering their five-match cricket tour.
Sports,"Finance police have raided the offices of Italy #39;s Olympic organizers for records on the Turin committee #39;s work ahead of the 2006 Winter Games, officials said on Thursday."
World," A lieutenant of Iraq's most feared terrorist leader Abu Musab al Zarqawi was captured a few days ago in Mosul, and Iraqi troops searching suspected terrorist hideouts in Fallujah discovered a laboratory with manuals on manufacturing explosives and toxins  #151; including anthrax, Iraq's national security adviser said Thursday."
World," The world should hold Darfur rebels accountable for breaking their promises to end violence in the region of western Sudan, the U.N. envoy to Khartoum said on Thursday."
World," India's Supreme Court lifted a 20 year ban on night viewing of the Taj Mahal, the 17th century white marble monument to love in the northern city of Agra."
Sci/Tech,"The video is dead. Its official, although I imagine the mourning period will go on for several years yet. Dixons, the big UK electrical goods chain, has announced it will sell its existing stock of VCRs and then call it a day."
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank (AFP) - The jailed West Bank leader Marwan Barghuti has decided to run for the post of Palestinian Authority president, a member of the dominant Fatah faction #39;s higher committee said."
World,The two governments are hoping to respond to queries tabled by the DUP and Sinn Fein over the British-Irish proposals on restoring devolution by Friday.
World,Hundreds of British troops raided houses of suspected Saddam Hussein loyalists Thursday in the latest phase of a US-led operation to crack down on guerrilla strongholds in the lawless territory south of Baghdad.
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. THE RETURN to the Philippines on Thursday night of diplomat Angelito Nayan, whom "
Sports,"CELTIC have thrown themselves a European lifeline at a time when they were in real danger of sinking without trace. Of course, they still have a major task on their hands to make the Uefa Cup spot their own."
Sports,"JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- England #39;s cricket tour of Zimbabwe will go ahead after authorities lifted a ban on 13 British journalists, but not in time to save Friday #39;s opening one-day match in Harare."
World," One of the leaders of the top US foe in Iraq , Abu Musab al Zarqawi, was arrested in the northern city of Mosul, national security adviser Qassem Daoud said."
Sports,"Limited mileage for Franck as he continued electronics development, while Giancarlo completed 85 laps as he continued the settling in process."
World,"The euro jumps to an all-time high against the dollar, raising fears about European growth, and the price of gold rises as people switch out of the dollar."
World,"Iran is demanding the right to operate uranium enrichment equipment, despite its agreement with the Europeans."
Business,MUMBAI: Reliance Energy chairman Anil Ambani tonight refused to join issues with his elder brother Mukesh Ambani on the raging battle between them.
Business, David Graham says he was surprised when he got back to his Food and Drug Administration office after telling Congress last week the government had allowed unsafe drugs on the market.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a new internet browser. The first full version, Firefox 1.0, was launched earlier this month. In the sense it #39;s a browser, yes, but the differences are larger than the similarities."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) will swap out phony copies of Windows XP for the real thing, but only in the UK, the company said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"JPL -- New views of two of Saturn #39;s moons, Titan and Tethys, represent the most detailed look at these moons to date and show a sharp contrast between them -- one is foggy and one is cratered."
Sports,Spare a thought for John Bracewell as New Zealand attempt to repair their already badly-dented reputation in the second test against Australia.
World," Mexican police raided a town to search for members of an angry mob who lynched two officers a day earlier, but said they had been powerless to prevent the attack."
World,Foreign Secretary Jack Straw today won an assurance from Palestinian leaders that they would act to halt the violence against Israelis amid renewed efforts to restart the Middle East peace process.
Business," The World Trade Organization cleared the way on Thursday to impose  #36;150 million of trade sanctions on the United States, sought by the European Union and others, after lawyers resolved a legal wrangle."
Business," Gold broke to new 16 1/4 year highs above  #36;450.00 an ounce on Thursday, before pausing as players began to eye the next big target of  #36;455, traders said."
Sports," He began the season as a serious contender for the Heisman Trophy. He was fast, elusive and had a strong arm  #151; everything you'd want in a quarterback. So whatever happened to Brad Smith anyway?"
Business,Delaware judge Leo Strine refused to remove PeopleSofts poison pill and alter the shareholder rights plan in a hearing Wednesday.
Sci/Tech," Digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. has long promised ""TV Your Way."" But the company's plans for pop up ads and restrictions on copying have sparked worries that the service may be eroding consumer control in favor of Hollywood and advertiser interests."
Sci/Tech," After an absence of a decade, Philips Electronics is making personal computers again, the company said on Thursday.  The Netherlands based electronics conglomerate, which abandoned the PC business in the early 1990s after suffering big losses, quietly introduced six models together with British retailer Dixons earlier this week."
World,"Jailed uprising leader Marwan Barghouti has decided to run for Palestinian Authority president in a Jan. 9 election, seeking to succeed the late Yasser Arafat "
Sci/Tech," Two major offshore wind farms in Denmark are giving the lie to fears that birds are being killed by flying into the huge vanes of such installations, a conference heard on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Environmentalists built a giant Christmas tree out of garbage in Beirut on Thursday to pressure the government into cleaning up Lebanon's waste problem.
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Final clearance at 9 inc VAT and P amp;P
Sci/Tech,A European Union court will rule in December on an appeal by software giant Microsoft to suspend EU sanctions.
Business,OIL futures prices rose in Europe today amid concerns about heating oil supplies at the beginning of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Business,"Rumours of a boardroom split at BT Group were given further impetus on Thursday with the announcement that Pierre Danon, the outspoken chief executive of BT Retail, the groups consumer-facing "
Sci/Tech,"The worlds tallest sand dunes, some half a kilometre high, survive in a windy desert in northern China because water cements them together, a new study suggests."
Sports," Every year before the annual Texas Texas A amp;M game, Longhorns students, players and coaches gather for the campus 'Hex Rally' to put the voodoo on the Aggies. Recent history bears evidence of some pretty strong magic."
Sports,Livingston has fired manager Allan Preston after seven losses in a row. The Lions are last in the Scottish Premier League with just nine points from 15 games and the owners decided 
Sports,Inverness Caledonian Thistle appointed Craig Brewster as its new manager-player Thursday although he #39;s unable to play for the team until January.
World,"Pakistan #39;s Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Thursday he believes the time is ripe for peace with arch-rival India. Aziz, who returned Wednesday from his "
World,"Iraqi troops, searching terrorist hideouts in Fallujah, discovered a chemical weapons laboratory with manuals on manufacturing explosives and toxins - including anthrax."
World,Three people have been killed and 14 wounded in separate bomb attacks in the restive Iraqi city of Samarra. One of the blasts was a suicide attack.
Sci/Tech,Security researchers are warning of a serious - and unfixed - security hole with the popular Winamp media player.
Sports," Give Wake Forest coach Skip Prosser another week or so, and he'll have a better handle on just how good the No. 1 Demon Deacons are and just how good they can be."
Business,LUXEMBOURG: A European Union judge assessed on Thursday how the desertion of the EUs biggest allies in its anti-trust case against Microsoft will affect proceedings in the five-year legal battle.
Business,"LONDON, November 25 (newratings.com) - Dutch electronics and semiconductor giant, Philips (PHI1.ETR), has sold its entire stake in the French media company, Vivendi Universal."
Business, Lawyers for Stelco and the companies involved in the restructuring of the steelmaker were due back in a Toronto court on Thursday for a hearing to approve Deutsche Bank #39;s  $900 million refinancing offer as a benchmark bid.
World, U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas got fellow Republicans on Monday to reverse a recent rule change that would have allowed him to keep his leadership post even if indicted.
Sports," When Georgia's seniors are introduced before their final game at Sanford Stadium, the crowd always sends them off with respectful cheers. Well, this group should get a rousing ovation."
World," Taxi driver Manuel Pircolos is fuming. At a dead stop in traffic, he chain smokes, drums his fingers on the dashboard, and sums up life behind the wheel."
Sci/Tech,"Wurld Media has concluded agreements with Sony BMG, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to facilitate the licensing of music exchanged on its peer-to-peer music network."
Sci/Tech,"Demands by the United States and other wealthy nations to delay the phasing out of a pesticide that depletes the ozone layer threaten to unravel a key global environmental treaty, experts said on Thursday."
Sports," Kurt Barnes held a two stroke lead Thursday after shooting a 6 under par 65 in the first round of the Australian Open, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary."
Sports,"Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Jets on Thursday extended the contract of executive vice president and general manager Terry Bradway through the 2007 season."
World,"The jailed West Bank leader Marwan Barghuti has decided to run for the vacant post of Palestinian Authority president, according to Abdelrahman al-Shomali, member of the dominant Fatah faction #39;s higher committee."
World,The fate of the five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death in Libya has been discussed by the French President Jacques Chirac and Libyan leader Muammar Quaddafi.
World,"Vientiane (AsiaNews/Agencies) - This morning the Conference of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened in Vientiane, Laos."
World,Chile's ex-military ruler Augusto Pinochet marks his 89th birthday amid news that a judge has frozen more of his assets.
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov 23 (AFP) - Wall Street shares slid on Tuesday as oil prices surged higher and investors sensed weaknesses in the technology sector."
Business,"Turnpike officials had anticipated a walkout by about 2,000 toll collectors, maintenance workers and office employees, so they waived tolls all day Wednesday after the strike began at 4 am, costing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission about \$2 million in "
Business,A FEW months ago Treasurer Peter Costello was telling Australians to go forth and procreate but he now says they should work harder to pay for their old age.
Sci/Tech,"Japans dominant wireless operator, NTT DoCoMo Inc., has reached a basic agreement to offer its popular i-mode mobile Internet technology to Britains mmO2 Plc."
Sci/Tech,While it took the digital photography industry around six years to launch a six megapixel digital camera it seems the mobile phone industry is not hanging about.
Sports,"It is early in the season for a decisive match, yet Inter Milan-Juventus on Sunday is shaping up as exactly that. Serie A leader Juventus stands 15 points ahead of Inter, but both teams see the meeting as key to their season."
Sports,"Attention high school administrators and coaches: Fight Night at the local gym or football field could be coming soon. I hope I #39;m wrong, but unless schools, players and parents take steps in response to recent news reports, it will happen locally."
World,"I condemn the recent increase in violence in Darfur, including attacks by the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) on Tawilla and at Kalma."
World,"Javier Solana, European Union foreign policy chief, was on Thursday forced to issue a retraction after saying he had made  quot;direct contact quot; with Hamas, listed by the EU as a banned terrorist group."
Sports," French Open champion Anastasia Myskina will quit Russia's Fed Cup team if Maria Sharapova joins the squad next year, saying she doesn't like the Wimbledon champion's father."
Business,"By Frances Williams in Geneva and Raymond Colitt in So Paulo. Developing countries in the World Trade Organisation remain split over what, if any action, the WTO should take to help smaller textiles producers "
Business,"United Airlines and Delta Air Lines both took further steps to tackle the US aviation industry #39;s crippling financial crisis, despite the normally quiet Thanksgiving holiday period."
World, Britain's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw pledged full support for the Palestinian election to find a successor to Yasser Arafat after paying homage to the veteran leader at his graveside.
Sports,The last 48 hours have turned into a nightmare for the England  amp; Wales Cricket Board. The one thing that the board wanted to avoid from the off was a repeat of the near-farcical scenes which surrounded the 
Sports,The NFL sent a memo to all its teams reminding them about the league #39;s commitment to security following last week #39;s brawl at an NBA game.
Sports,"The University of Colorado could face serious NCAA sanctions if private donations for a summer football camp were used for recruiting, an attorney said."
World," A rift between the Ambani brothers, who run India's Reliance conglomerate, is unlikely to be resolved soon, the younger brother indicated on Thursday after six directors resigned from the board of Reliance Energy Ltd.."
World," President Bush's re election insures that more federal money will flow to abstinence education that precludes discussion of birth control, even as the administration awaits evidence that the approach gets kids to refrain from sex."
World,"When Pakistan #39;s prime minister made a rare visit this week to India, plenty of people had little interest in talking about regional peace, or the Kashmir militancy, or nuclear proliferation."
Sports,Lucas Di Grassi took a podium finish on his maiden visit to Macaus Guia circuit. Quite an accomplishment for the young Brazilian.
World,Remarkable filmwork of pandas in the wild shows how these rare bears engage in some gymnastics to mark their territory.
Business,The European Union (EU) #39;s Court of First Instance will decide between 18 and 20 December whether to suspend the European Commission #39;s sanctions against software giant Microsoft 
Business,"Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group -- three of the four major recording companies -- have licensed their catalog of music to Saratoga Springs-based Wurld Media, the firm said Wednesday."
Business,"Harmony Gold #39;s (HAR) offer and to vote in favour of the transaction with Canada #39;s IAMGOLD.  quot;Over the past six weeks you have been inundated with misinformation in support of Harmony #39;s value destroying, hostile "
Business,"The Russian government intends to take concrete efforts to develop trade and economic relations with Venezuela, Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said on Thursday, according to the Russian media."
Sci/Tech, Winamp has an extremely critical security hole that could be exploited by hackers to compromise a user #39;s system.
Sports," Jason Kendall has been one of baseball's steadiest offensive players since his rookie season in 1996, a player who rarely takes an at bat or a day off. His uniform is always the dirtiest in the clubhouse after a game."
Sports,"Valencia coach Claudio Ranieri believes that his side #39;s Champions League win at Anderlecht on Wednesday will be a turning point for his team, but believes they have to improve further if they are to qualify for the last sixteen."
Sports,"Theoretically, CSKA Moscow can still qualify for the next round of the Champions League, but last nights home defeat to reigning champions Porto has lengthened the odds greatly."
Sports,Philippe Troussier and Olympique de Marseille have reached an  quot;agreement in principle quot; for the Frenchman to take over the reins at the troubled outfit.
World,The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has exempted some centrifuges from its commitment to freeze uranium enrichment and lacks trustworthiness because of past concealment and delays in disclosing information.
World,President Paul Kagame said Congo and the international community had failed to tackle the rebels for 10 years.  quot;If the international community cannot take care of this problem 
Business,"Six directors of Reliance Energy, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, India #39;s biggest private sector company, yesterday resigned from the board as "
Sports,Englands controversial cricket tour of Zimbabwe was back on tonight after a ban on British journalists was lifted. But the Tories accused the Government of having 
World, The Revolutionary Council of the Palestinians' dominant political faction Fatah approved Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday as its candidate to succeed Yasser Arafat in a presidential election set for Jan. 9.
Sci/Tech,"A grand experiment for the Grand Canyon, the controlled flood designed to reinvigorate the Colorado River ecosystem will finish today, while scientific research on the results steps up."
Sports,Arsene Wenger is confident that his Arsenal side will progress to the next stage of the Champions League despite missing two key players for the final group game in two weeks.
Business,"Microsoft is expected to hear next month whether antitrust penalties imposed by the European Commission will become effective immediately, or whether they will be suspended for possibly four to five years."
Business, The entire management board of the embattled Russian oil company Yukos appears to have fled the country for fear of arrest.
Business,"Letter to Mukesh says dilution of powers is not legal; Anil hints at ulterior motive. Anil Ambani has written to his brother Mukesh, saying his powers as vice-chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries "
Sci/Tech," City officials hope there are people willing to pay plenty of money to own a vintage Playboy Bunny costume, toss green dye into the Chicago River or throw a dinner party prepared by Oprah Winfrey's chef."
World," Seven people, including a popular TV star and a former diplomat, went on trial in Portugal in a high profile child abuse case involving minors from a network of state run children's homes."
World, Iran insisted Thursday it had a right to exempt some equipment from an agreement with the European Union committing it to freeze all parts of a program that can make nuclear weapons grade uranium  #151; a move that diplomats said threatened to scuttle the deal.
Sci/Tech,"PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 25 - Sharman Networks has announced that Kazaa Version 3 will integrate Skype software via the recently released Skype API."
Sci/Tech," Telenor, the Norwegian telecommunications company, on Thursday called for ""a level playing field"" in Thailand's mobile industry, urging a newly established Thai telecoms regulator swiftly to create a fair new interconnection regime."
World," China's Communist Party controlled union is ready to help Wal Mart Stores Inc. set up union branches at its Chinese outlets ""as soon as possible,"" reports and union officials said Thursday."
World,"India says it would consider granting autonomy to the disputed region of Kashmir to help make peace with Pakistan, but added it will not redraw its borders."
World,"The foreign secretary, Jack Straw, today won an assurance from Palestinian political leaders that they would act to halt the violence against Israelis but ruled out a meeting with Hamas."
Sci/Tech, Big game hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.
Sci/Tech," Even in death, the 17 year cicadas made their mark. Their decaying carcasses gave a super size boost in nutrients to forest soil and stimulated seed and nitrogen production in a plant important to the forest ecosystem, researchers reported in Friday's issue of the journal Science."
Sci/Tech," WHEN CICADAS DIE: Decaying cicada carcasses provide a massive boost in nutrients to forest soil and stimulate seed and nitrogen production in a plant important to the forest ecosystem, researchers reported."
World," The massive cranes that towered over Berlin for much of the past decade, an omnipresent symbol of the city's renaissance, no longer dominate the skyline."
Sci/Tech,Shares in online travel firm Lastminute tumble as it reports pre-tax losses of 77m - almost double the figure of a year ago.
Business,"With the dollar hitting a third straight day of record lows against the euro, gold rose above \$450 an ounce for the first time in more than 16 years."
Sci/Tech,New data casts doubt on the popular theory that big North American mammals were wiped out by human hunting.
Sports,"Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls a play in the huddle during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Chicago."
Business,"Top executives at the Russian oil company Yukos, including two Americans, have left Russia, saying they fear persecution as a result of the company #39;s continuing dispute with the Kremlin."
Business,Cigarette sales in Ireland have fallen by 17.6 percent this year after it became the first country to impose a nationwide ban on smoking in the workplace.
Sci/Tech,Big game hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.
Sci/Tech,"Phishing scams increased by more than 100 in October causing banks, financial services firms and popular consumer websites until grief."
Sports,"Moscow, Russia (Sports Network) - Russia and France cruised into the Fed Cup final Thursday, completing 5-0 shutouts over opponents Austria and Spain after taking commanding early leads in the semifinals."
Sports,"On a day when police inspected Turin #39;s financial records, the IOC urged Italian organizers to sort out their problems soon or risk a crisis of confidence in the 2006 Winter Olympics."
World,"Islamabad, Nov 25 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today expressed satisfaction on what he called positive interactions with the Indian leadership in New Delhi and hoped the dialogue process would continue to move forward."
Business, Higher oil and gold prices along with a financial services sector on the mend fuelled respectable gains on the Toronto stock market Thursday.
Sports,"CINCINNATI (Nov. 25, 2004) -- Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer left practice Nov. 25 with back spasms but is expected to play against the Cleveland Browns."
World,"Jailed uprising leader Marwan Barghouti has decided to run in the Palestinian presidential election as an independent candidate to replace late Yasser Arafat,the local Ha #39;aretz daily reported Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Opera, Mozilla Ready for Prime Time\\Early Internet surfers, which of course means something less than a decade ago for most of us, will remember the days when Netscape was the only real browser in town. For those who don't remember, there was a time when Netscape was for sale in ..."
Sci/Tech,"GuruNet Spins Off Answers.com - A Reference Driven Search Engine\\GuruNet Corporation today announced the release of Answers.com, a site-and-software combination providing instant reference answers rather than lists of search engine links. GuruNet Corporation, through its Answers.com site, plans to generate revenues from ads placed alongside its topic entries, rather than ..."
Sports, Will Allen doesn't mind watching Terrell Owens do his elaborate touchdown celebrations. The New York Giants cornerback just doesn't want to see the Philadelphia Eagles receiver do it on Sunday at Giants Stadium.
Sports," Arizona State (8 2 overall, 5 2 Pac 10) is averaging just over 30 points. The Wildcats (2 8, 1 6) are averaging a measly 13 points, ranking them 117th in Division I."
Sports," Two time major champion Mary Pierce pulled out of France's Fed Cup semifinal against Spain because of a right shoulder injury, the French tennis federation said on its Web site Tuesday."
World," Lt. Sven Jensen's U.S. Marines unit survived for weeks on military rations while living rough in Iraq's Fallujah, so he wrangled a truck Thursday and drove his men to the rear for a rare treat: Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce."
World,"born writer Arthur Hailey, author of 11 best sellers, dies at his home in the Bahamas, says his wife Sheila."
World,"With the dollar hitting a third straight day of record lows against the euro, gold rose above \$450 an ounce for the first time in more than 16 years."
Business,"Higher gasoline prices, hotel rates and air fares aren #39;t expected to deter travelers this Thanksgiving. Instead, a record number of people will be on the road and in the air this year, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic."
Sci/Tech,"SBC, Yahoo, 2Wire, and Dish Network Partner For Multimedia Entertainment Monster\\SBC Communications and 2Wire Inc.teamed up to deliver a home entertainment service that integrates satellite TV programming, digital video recording, video on demand, and Internet content including photos and music via an award-winning new set-top box  #8212; and ties it ..."
Business,"ST. JOHN #39;S, Nfld. - Officials have shut down a drilling rig at the Terra Nova offshore oil project following another oil spill Thursday morning."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Nov 25, 2004 - Big game hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago."
Sci/Tech,A new video game allows players to simulate the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. The release of  quot;JFK Reloaded quot; is timed to coincide with the 41st anniversary of Kennedy #39;s murder in Dallas and 
Sci/Tech,Students at Exeter University have put the institution up for sale on internet auction site eBay as part of their protest against proposed cuts.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s unfortunately not the next Uncharted Waters game, but the remake of a classic Sid Meier #39;s title will certainly do... Atari and Firaxis Games announced today that the highly-anticipated sequel to one of "
Sports,"Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer missed the second half of Thursday #39;s practice while receiving treatment for back spasms."
World,"Iran insisted Thursday it had a right to exempt some equipment from an agreement with the European Union committing it to freeze all parts of a program that can make nuclear weapons-grade uranium, a move that diplomats said "
World,"The presidents of Congo and Rwanda could meet soon to calm renewed tensions between the neighboring countries, according to presidential aides."
Sports,Madrid 2012 organizers complained that Paris 2012 had broken bidding rules for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games by using Frances embassies in Oslo and Kuwait to hold events promoting its candidacy.
Business,"(RALEIGH, North Carolina)-- Wake County #39;s Salvation Army will have dozens of new donation sites this holiday. That #39;s in large part because Target decided not to allow any non-profit groups in front of its stores."
Sports," Peyton Manning broke one of Dan Marino's records, took a big step toward another and didn't even have to play the whole game to do it. Manning threw for six touchdowns in less than three quarters and raised his season total to 41 scoring passes to lead the Indianapolis Colts past the Detroit Lions 41 9 Thursday."
World," Paraguayan anti drug agents seized their biggest cocaine haul in 15 years after searching a small airplane near the border with Brazil, a state prosecutor told Reuters on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"North American bison populations suffered a sharp decline long before humans inhabited the continent, indicating that environmental factors, not hunting, wiped out the animals, according to a study published in the journal Science."
World," Informal six nation talks on North Korea's nuclear program may take place in mid December in Beijing, South Korea's state run KBS television network reported."
World," (CP)   It's time for Canadians to stop paying lip service to climate change and start paying cash in the form of higher bills to tank up their cars and heat their homes, says a Senate report released Thursday."
World,"For U.S. soldiers in Iraq celebrating Thanksgiving away from their families, the day's events showed some traditions can be transplanted, even to the palm groves and farm fields near Baqubah."
Sci/Tech,which plans to axe three academic departments to save money -as been put up for sale on the internet auction site eBay. The campus is on offer at 10 million in 
Sports," Peyton Manning threw six touchdown passes, setting a National Football League record with his fifth straight game with at least four TD tosses, as the Indianapolis Colts hammered the Detroit Lions 41 9 in U.S. Thanksgiving Day play in Detroit."
Sports,"Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has accused German referee Herbert Fandel, who sent off two Arsenal players in Eindhoven, of being  quot;very arrogant quot;."
Sports,"BAR Honda have dashed Anthony Davidson #39;s hopes for a top drive in 2005, and blamed the Williams team in the process. BAR technical director Geoff Willis said that Williams would not compromise on an  #39;unconditional arrangement."
Sports,"This fixture will be one of the toughest matches we #39;ve faced this season because winning games in France is never easy. Sochaux are flying high in their own league, in third position, and that is no mean feat."
Sports,Striker Samuel Eto #39;o says Barcelona still want to top their Champions League group despite having safely qualified for the knockout stages with a 1-1 draw against Celtic on Wednesday.
Sports,AUSTRALIA #39;s best players will be forced to take a pay cut running into thousands of dollars if a West Indian dispute leaves a second-string Caribbean side touring Australia for the one-day series.
Sports,England #39;s players hit out at cricket #39;s authorities tonight and claimed they had been used as  quot;political pawns quot; after the Zimbabwe government produced a spectacular U-turn to ensure the controversial one-day series will go ahead.
Sports," Austrians Michael Walchhofer and Hermann Maier finished 1 2 Thursday in training for this weekend #39;s season opening World Cup downhill race in Lake Louise, Alta."
World,"YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar said it would release a second batch of prisoners taking the total announced in a week to more than 9,000. The military regime said it would free 5,311 prisoners on top of the 3,937 "
Business,"Oracle has named four candidates that it plans to nominate to the board of PeopleSoft, as it pushes forward with its efforts to try to take control of the rival company."
Sports,"Peyton Manning threw six touchdown passes, setting a National Football League record with his fifth straight game with at least four TD tosses, as the Indianapolis Colts hammered the Detroit Lions 41-9 in US Thanksgiving Day play in "
Sports,"NBA player Michael Olowokandi was arrested early Thursday at an Indianapolis nightclub after a dispute with police, during which the Minnesota Timberwolves center was hit twice with an electronic stun gun, police said."
Sports,  Rica Neaga and Cristian Ciocoiu scored in the first half as Steaua Bucharest held on to beat Besiktas 2 1 in a hard fought UEFA Cup tie to go top of Group B on Thursday.
World,"Sometimes, when we think we #39;re changing 4 quarters for a dollar, we actually get short-changed. This is the case with the death of Yasser Arafat."
World,"Ranchi, Nov. 25: The BJP has said Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Azizs India visit has fetched no results. A resolution on foreign policy passed at the partys national executive tonight said: No "
Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi was arrested early Thursday morning after he refused to leave a club.
Business,"US queries about how Japan and the European Union will sanction American imports were resolved today, paving the way for retaliation against a US law that has handed \$750 million in customs levies to companies since 2001."
Sci/Tech, Big game hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.
Sci/Tech,"Homing pigeons use the Earth #39;s magnetic field to navigate their way home over long distances, scientists writing in Nature magazine confirm."
Sports,INDIANAPOLIS Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi was arrested early this morning after he refused to leave an Indianapolis club.
Sports,"Brian Barwick, the head of ITV Sport, was tonight facing the challenge of uniting the national sport behind him as he was announced as the Football Associations new chief executive."
Sports,"American Phil Mickelson registered a 59 to win the Grand Slam of Golf in Kauai, Hawaii. The Masters champion had an eagle putt on the 18th for a record 58 but missed and tapped in for a birdie and a 59, equalling the lowest score in stroke-play history."
Sports,Television executive Brian Barwick was given the top job in English football on Thursday when he was appointed Football Association chief executive.
Sports," Carson Palmer kept throwing and throwing, and by the time he was finished with Notre Dame two years ago, Southern California had a one sided victory and the quarterback had locked up the Heisman Trophy."
World, Suspected drug gangsters murdered eight people execution style in and around the Caribbean beach town of Cancun this week as a wave of brutal killings hit Mexico.
Business,Reliance Energy Chairman Anil Ambani on Thursday refused to join issue with his elder brother Mukesh Ambani on the battle raging between them.
Business,  The new owners of SouthTrust Corp. have told state officials they plan to cut 829 jobs in Birmingham between January 2005 and March 2006.
Sports,Antonio Guayre #39; #39; Betancor and Javi Venta scored in each half to earn Villarreal a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in UEFA Cup Group E on Thursday.
Sports," Peyton Manning continued his amazing season, tying a career high with six touchdown passes, as Indianapolis trounced Detroit, 41 9, in the traditional Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field."
Sports,"Ricky Ponting has said he would be disappointed if senior West Indies players, including batsman Brian Lara, did not join the team #39;s one-day series tour "
Sports,"TONY Rice? Who is he? Tim Brown? He #39;s that old receiver the Raiders cut loose, right? Ara Parseghian? Isn #39;t he the guy who coached back in the  #39;30s and  #39;40s?"
Sci/Tech, Oracle Corp. plans to nominate four candidates for election to rival PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors as part of its battle to acquire the rival software company.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Contrary to Immigration Department claims, there is no shortage of native borne exotic dancers in Canada, says a University of Toronto law professor who has studied the strip club business."
World,"England's players claim to have been used as ""political pawns"" over the Zimbabwe tour crisis."
World,Middlesbrough suffer their first defeat in Europe this season and will have to wait to secure their Uefa Cup knockout spot. 
Business,A half-dozen executives of embattled oil giant Yukos have left Russia and the company #39;s chief financial officer said Thursday he won #39;t return until he learns whether the government is planning charges against him.
Business,"The European Union has launched a new drive to reduce its regulatory burden on companies, in a bid to tackle one of the most frequent complaints made by business."
Sci/Tech,London: Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer(IE)is facing some stiff competition from Firefox as web analysts have revealed that the proportion of surfers using Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer (IE) has dropped to below 90 percent.
Sports," Colts quarterback Peyton Manning set an NFL record by throwing at least four touchdown passes in a fifth straight game, getting four in the first half alone against the Lions on Thursday."
Sports,Last season #39;s UEFA Cup semi-finalists Newcastle United marched into the last 32 with their third successive win in the group stage on Thursday.
Sports,MARK Webber revealed he can already feel the winning potential of his new team after just one day #39;s testing in Spain. The Australian was speaking as controversy engulfed his Williams team back in England when 
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Timberwolves Michael Olowokandi spent Wednesday night in jail after police needed a stun gun to compel him to leave a club."
Sports,half goals by Paolo Di Canio and Simone Inzaghi rallied Lazio to a 2 2 home draw with Partizan Belgrade in a UEFA Cup Group E match on Thursday.
Sports,"Carson Palmer kept throwing and throwing, and by the time he was finished with Notre Dame two years ago, Southern California had a one-sided victory and the quarterback had locked up the Heisman Trophy."
Sports,Schalke beat Ferencvaros Budapest 2-0 in their UEFA Cup match on Thursday to leapfrog over idle Feyenoord Rotterdam to the top of Group A. Support your favorite team with official UEFA Cup gear from the FOX Soccer Shop!
World,"MARWAN BARGHOUTI, the Palestinian leader jailed for life in an Israeli prison, re-emerged as a pivotal figure in Palestinian politics last night when senior Fatah officials "
World,PRIME Minister John Howard today said Australia was unlikely to sign a non-aggression pact with its Asian neighbours. The issue is reportedly causing tension ahead of Mr Howard #39;s visit to Laos for the ASEAN leaders #39; summit next week.
Business,"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
Business,Foreign direct investment inflows to India leapt by almost 70 per cent in the first six months of the year but are still running at only a tenth the volume of China.
Sports,ROBERT MUGABES Government is pushing through legislation designed to prevent human rights organisations from operating in Zimbabwe.
Sports,Sporting Lisbon ended Dinamo Tbilisi #39;s interest in the UEFA Cup with a crushing 4-0 victory at the Boris Paichadze stadium in Georgia.
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co. will draw up a short-term emergency plan #39; #39; to prepare for the sale of OAO Yuganskneftegas, the company #39;s main oil-producing unit, and the expropriation of other assets."
Business,"REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. Oracle has announced plans to nominate four candidates for election to rival PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors."
Business,"ST. JOHN #39;S, NFLD. - Another spill at Newfoundland #39;s Terra Nova oil field has added about 1,000 litres to the 165,000 litres of crude spilled Sunday."
World,"Israel has responded coolly to reports of secret contacts with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana has revealed there has been some contacts, but he has "
World,"The UN Security Council has warned Rwanda not to attack the Democratic Republic of Congo to flush out Hutu rebels based there, reports Anne Mugisa."
World,"PRIME Minister John Howard hopes the Australian dollar does not keep on rising because it would make us less competitive. Mr Howard said although he wouldn #39;t say Australia was heading for tough times, there "
Business,The board of directors of embattled oil giant Yukos said Thursday it will continue to defend the company from a criminal probe it called politically motivated amid reports that board members have fled Russia.
Business,"There #39;s no rest for the Salvation Army bell ringers as the holidays arrive. They #39;re out in force this season, gathering money to help the less fortunate."
Sports,"Newcastle cruise through to the knock out phase of the Uefa Cup with a convincing 4-0 away to Sochaux. The French side made a promising start, Jeremy Menez free kick forcing Shay Given to make a diving save."
Sports, Austria #39;s Michael Walchhofer is surprising himself as he gets ready for the first World Cup downhill race of the season.
World,"BAGRAM AIR BASE: Al Qaeda is believed to have called its followers to action in response to the massively attended vote last month that elected President Hamid Karzai, said a top US commander."
World, TORONTO (CP)   A 10 year old Afghan boy whose struggle for life captured the hearts of Canadians bade a fond farewell to the country that rescued him Thursday as he prepared for a long journey home to a life of abject poverty.
Business,Oil futures prices rose in Europe Thursday amid concerns about heating oil supplies at the beginning of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Business,Japanese stocks may rise after companies including Nintendo Co. and AOC Holdings Inc. raised their full-year earnings forecasts. Expectations of a strong Christmas sale season are 
Business,AMSTERDAM: Royal Philips Electronics NV has sold its entire 3 stake in Vivendi Universal for around 720 million euros. The transaction closed on Wednesday and is expected to result in a non-taxable gain of 300 million euros in the fourth quarter.
Business,"Before you go holiday shopping, children #39;s safety groups said you should check their lists twice to find out which toys could hurt your kids."
Business,"ST. JOHN #39;S, Nfld. -- An oil spill on Newfoundland #39;s Grand Banks is larger than first reported. The Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board now says that up to 1,000 barrels of oil may have spilled into "
Business,"KarstadtQuelle AG, Germany #39;s biggest operator of department stores, reached an agreement with investors who mounted legal challenges to the company #39;s plan to raise 535 million euros (\$709 million) in a share sale."
Business,"NEW DELHI, Nov. 25. The Centre plans to open the doors to foreign direct investment (FDI) in the retail segment so long as it does not impact the domestic retailers in the same sector."
Business,"GENEVA: Major textile exporters China, Pakistan and India on Thursday stalled talks at the World Trade Organisation on assistance for smaller textile-producing developing countries likely to be affected by the end of import quotas next January, diplomats "
Sci/Tech," Insects that emerge every 17 years in the eastern United States provide valuable nutrients to forest ecosystems when they die, an ecologist says."
Sports,EINDHOVEN: Thierry Henry is doubtful for Arsenal #39;s Premiership clash with Liverpool on Sunday after aggravating a lingering achilles tendon problem in the stormy Champions League draw with PSV Eindhoven here on Wednesday.
Sports,"Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill has hailed his team #39;s performance as  quot;phemomenal quot;, as they kept their European hopes alive."
Sports,"ROME, November 25 (UEFA Cup) - Paulo Di Canio was the hero as he brought Lazio back from two goals down against Partizan Belgrade but their UEFA Cup campaign may be beyond salvation."
Sports," A British court slapped a 1,000 pound (1,880 dollar) fine and a five year football ground ban on a fan for hurling monkey chants at Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke."
Sports,"LOUISVILLE, Ky. Nov 25, 2004 - Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe will not fight Kenny Craven on Saturday because of a shoulder injury."
Sports," Peyton Manning had barely made it to the locker room, and already the talking heads on the network NFL shows were debating his place in history."
World,"BAGHDAD, November 24 (IslamOnline.net  amp; News Agencies) - US-led occupation troops took Tuesday night, November 23, their offensive from Fallujah to Baghdad with some 5,000 US marines, British troops and Iraqi commandos launching full-scale raids into "
World,Some 450 members of Colombia #39;s feared rightwing paramilitaries have disarmed en masse in a football field as part of the process to end the civil war.
Sports, Newcastle and Ukrainian club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk maintained their perfect records in the UEFA Cup group phase on Thursday to virtually guarantee a place in the knockout stage.
Business,"BRUSSELS The World Trade Organization is expected to approve on Friday the imposition of trade sanctions worth \$150 million on the United States by the European Union, Japan, Canada and others after a legal issue was resolved Thursday."
Business,"Business confidence in Germany, Europe #39;s largest economy, fell to its lowest level in more than a year in November as the euro #39;s climb to a record high against the dollar threatened exports and unemployment at a five-year high crimped consumer spending "
Business,"Philips Electronics, Europe #39;s largest maker of CD players, said Thursday that it had sold its 3 percent stake in Vivendi Universal, owner of the world #39;s biggest music company."
Business,"Business India: Mumbai, Nov 25 : A rift between the Ambani brothers who run the country #39;s business conglomerate - the Reliance Group - today spilled into the board room of power utility Reliance Energy Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"Art collectors spend millions to buy masterpieces, but the masterpiece they buy today could prove to be virtually worthless tomorrow if they aren #39;t careful."
Sci/Tech,Shares of Web search leader Google (GOOG) rose more than 5 in extended trade Tuesday after Goldman Sachs analyst Anthony Noto put a \$215 price target on the stock.
Sports,"STEVE McCLAREN returned to Spain for the second time in little more than a week and, although there was no recurrence of the Neanderthal noises that marred Englands defeat in Madrid, he was again made to endure a substandard performance from one of his "
Sports,QUEENSLANDER Rod Pampling made four birdies on the front nine to grab the outright lead in the second round of the Australian Open in Sydney.
World,Prime Minister John Howard said Friday he is unlikely to sign a nonaggression pact with Australia #39;s Asian neighbors. The issue is reportedly causing tension ahead of Howard #39;s visit 
World,"With global attention focused on whether and when North Korea will return to six-party talks on its nuclear weapons program, Pyongyang officials are  quot;sincere quot; in wanting a denuclearized peninsula and await a  quot;better atmosphere quot; to resume discussions, a "
Business,"Top executives at the Russian oil giant Yukos, including the company's American chief executive and chief financial officers, have left the country."
Business,"CALGARY, Alberta - It could could be days before Canada #39;s second-largest offshore oil project, Terra Nova, restarts after being shut down last weekend when crude spilled into the ocean, an official with operator Petro-Canada said Thursday."
Business, A major department store chain is telling the Salvation Army to take its bell ringers someplace else. Target Stores is taking the extreme action claiming the bell ringing gives the Salvation Army an unfair advantage.
Sci/Tech," Hunters may not be to blame for the decline in bison populations, according to a new study that points the finger at climate change."
World,The European Union was last night attempting to salvage a hard-fought deal with Iran after Tehran insisted on exemptions to its agreed suspension of activities that could produce a nuclear weapon.
Business," The top management of oil major Yukos has left Russia fearing arrest under a Kremlin drive to  quot;decapitate quot; the country #39;s largest oil exporting company, a Yukos source said on Thursday."
Business,A rift between the Ambani brothers who run India #39;s Reliance conglomerate appeared to spill into the boardroom of power utility Reliance Energy Ltd.
Sports, The Indiana Pacers signed forwards Tremaine Fowlkes and Britton Johnsen to fill gaps left by the suspensions of three players involved in a brawl at Detroit last week.
World," Leading Sunni Muslim politicians Thursday urged postponement of the Jan. 30 national elections, and a senior official said the government had agreed to meet outside the country with Saddam Hussein supporters to try to convince them to abandon the insurgency."
World," Police found the bodies of nine people, including three federal agents, in two areas Thursday near this Caribbean resort city, apparent victims of drug killings, officials said."
World,"Mark Thatcher, in court over a coup plot, has built a new life amid the millionaires #39; mansions of Constantia. Raymond Whitaker reports."
Business,"As local kids make their holiday lists, parents might want to check them twice for potentially dangerous toys. Consumer advocates yesterday released a list of 61 toys they contend have deficient labeling or hazardous parts."
Sci/Tech,THE Apple iTunes music store has refused to sell the charity Band Aid song Do They Know Its Christmas? because it would damage the companys dominance of the download market.
Sports,WITH a minimum of drama and an economy of effort - qualities that are seldom applicable to the club -ewcastle United last night qualified for the knockout phase of the Uefa Cup.
Sports,Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in the second and final cricket Test at Adelaide.
Sports,"Uefa is investigating Real Madrid over racist chanting after Tuesday #39;s Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen. Video footage from the match, which finished 1-1, appeared to show Real fans making Nazi "
Sports,"I am not about to condone the Indiana Pacer #39;s behavior for charging into the stands and swinging at some Detroit Piston fans. As a professional and public figure, he has a responsibility to take the high road with unruly fans."
World,"The British government on Thursday condemned the upsurge of violence in Darfur, and called on rebels and the Sudanese government to stop fighting."
Business,AN EXCLUSIVE toy shop which was featured in blockbuster films Home Alone II and Big reopened its doors yesterday. The ceremony marked a big turnaround for FAO Schwarz.
Sports," Drew Henson will have to wait before he's the star of the Dallas Cowboys offense. Right now, the youngster turning heads is rookie running back Julius Jones. Jones burst up the middle for a 33 yard touchdown on Dallas' first drive and was still going strong at the end, scoring again from the 4 midway through the fourth quarter to help the Cowboys beat the Chicago Bears 21 7 Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"THERE is never a right time to buy technology. Something cheaper, faster and better specified will be on the market before you have even got your product out of its box."
World," Marwan Barghouti, a fiery Palestinian leader serving multiple life terms in an Israeli prison, indicated Thursday that he is running for Yasser Arafat's position as head of the Palestinian Authority, defying the traditional leadership and scrambling the political picture ahead of the Jan. 9 election."
Sports,"Marseille, France (Sports Network) - French power Marseille have reached an  quot;agreement in principal quot; for Philippe Troussier to become its new head coach."
World,The Iraqi foreign minister said today that the interim Iraqi government planned to meet soon in Jordan with leaders of the insurgency to try to persuade them to take part in legitimate politics here.
Business,"PeopleSofts shareholders tendered 60.8 of their shares to Oracle on November20th, which in TBRs (Technology Business Research) opinion makes this acquisition approximately 95 plausible."
Sports,FORMER Japan manager Philippe Troussier was in  quot;advanced talks quot; to become Olympique Marseilles new coach last night as the club president became the latest casualty of the clubs poor form.
Sports,The Indiana Pacers signed forwards Tremaine Fowlkes and Britton Johnsen to fill gaps left by the suspensions of three players involved in a brawl at Detroit last week.
Sports,"In the postgame scrum underneath Rutgers Stadium, Connecticut Coach Randy Edsall paused for a moment and reflected on that day in December 1998 when he began the daunting "
World,"JACK Straw, the Foreign Secretary, visited the grave of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat yesterday at the end of a two-day trip to Israel and the West Bank to help revive the Middle East peace process."
Sports,"Drew Henson will have to wait before he's the star of the Dallas Cowboys offense. Right now, the youngster turning heads is rookie running back Julius Jones."
Business, The dollar struggled to keep above a record low against the euro and its lowest in nearly five years against the yen on Friday in a holiday thinned market.
Business,"Gold rose above \$450 an ounce for the first time in more than 16 years, driven by investors looking for an alternative to the American currency."
Business,Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez said today in Moscow that 50 US dollars per barrel of oil is an acceptable price adding that OPEC (Oil Petroleum Exporting Countries) must make sure the price does not drop below 30 US dollars.
World," Lebanon's most senior Shiite Muslim cleric is voicing doubts about holding national elections in Iraq, a major departure from his Iraqi colleagues who support the vote."
Sports,"Newcastle United trounced Sochaux 4-0 to stay on course for the next phase of the UEFA Cup. After weathering an early storm, Newcastle ran riot as Lee Bowyer, Shola Ameobi, Craig Bellamy and Laurent Robert all struck for the Magpies."
Sports,"By a special correspondent in Harare. These were the words of an advertisement for the series between Zimbabwe and England, placed in the sports pages of Thursday morning #39;s Herald newspaper."
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, the new chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, won a vital vote on Thursday evening from the Palestinians #39; dominant political faction approving "
World,IRAN insisted yesterday that it had a right to exempt some equipment from an agreement with the European Union to freeze its uranium enrichment programme - a move diplomats said threatened to scuttle the deal.
World,"Wrecks and abandoned munitions around the British coast risk exploding unpredictably, an expert says."
World,"The unexpected ruling shifted momentum in the capital toward the official loser, Viktor A. Yushchenko, and the thousands of demonstrators in Independence Square."
World,"Phil Burress, a self-described former pornography addict, has become a Paul Revere for the movement against same-sex marriage."
Business,"Water is good for you, as the Government #39;s medical advisers keep reminding us. What they don #39;t say is that water companies aren #39;t too bad for your financial health, either."
Business,"A window display in London showing the financial prices, Thursday Nov. 25, 2004. The dollar has dropped to an all time low against the Euro."
Sports,"Olympique Marseille expected to reach a deal with former Japan coach Philippe Troussier  quot;within 48 hours quot;, said the French first division club Thursday."
Sports,"Brian Barwick is said to relish a challenge. Quite whether he #39;s capable of handling arguably the toughest one in British sports administration remains to be seen, but at least he will take up "
Sports,Peyton Manning equaled a career high with six touchdown passes Thursday in carrying Indianapolis to a 41-9 blasting of Detroit. It was the fifth straight game in which Manning 
Sports,and they would surely like to - the Knicks could look over their shoulders at mid-November and feel mildly satisfied. In the two-week span from Nov.
World,"Rebels fighting to replace Nepal #39;s monarchy with a communist republic have until Jan. 13 to begin peace talks, Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said."
World, Prime Minister John Howard said Australia is unlikely to sign a non aggression pact with its Asian neighbours despite reports its stance is causing friction ahead of his visit next week to Laos for the ASEAN leaders' summit.
Business,"Oracle has opened a new front in its 17-month battle to take over rival software company PeopleSoft, announcing a slate of nominees to challenge the existing board of directors at its annual meeting next year."
Business,"Venezuela #39;s president said Thursday he supports keeping OPEC oil production at current levels, contracting comments by his energy minister who said last week that Venezuela would support a production cut."
Business,"FAO Schwarz, the upmarket toy retailer that has been closed for nearly a year, yesterday opened its redesigned flagship Manhattan store in time for the start of the holiday spending season."
Business,"Barclays PLC, Britain #39;s third-biggest bank, said Thursday it is on track to meet analyst expectations of a full-year profit before tax of 4.5 billion pounds (\$8.5 billion US), despite a flat performance from its domestic retail banking "
Sci/Tech,"WORK by a British scientist may show that humans were not responsible for the bison almost becoming extinct in the 19th century, it was disclosed yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"China will launch its lunar orbiter Chang #39;e 1 to explore the moon #39;s environment and study the thickness of its soil by the end of 2007, according to a senior Chinese space expert in India."
Sci/Tech,"Politics, Texas-style, led to NASA and its shuttle program getting their best treatment in decades from Congressional budget writers."
Sports,Middlesbrough were denied the point they needed to move into the knockout stage of the Uefa Cup by a classy Villarreal side. A defensive Boro were soon on the back foot and keeper Mark Schwarzer made three fine first-half stops.
Sports,Paris 2012 organisers have been accused of breaking Olympic bid rules by using French embassies to promote the city. Madrid 2012 have made an official protest to the International Olympic Committee #39;s (IOC) ethical commission.
Sports,"The list of  quot;bests, highests and biggests quot; accomplished by Toronto in its 114-91 blowout of the Knicks on Wednesday night at the Air Canada Centre really was quite impressive."
World,"LUCKNOW: India #39;s top court has opened the country #39;s most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, to night viewing, allowing visitors to gaze at the dazzling marble monument by moonlight for the first time in two decades."
World,"The trial on terrorism charges of Indonesian Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, accused of leading a regional network linked to al Qaeda, can go ahead, a Jakarta court ruled Thursday."
World,"Nepal will push ahead with planned elections if Maoist rebels do not respond by Jan. 13 to a government offer for peace talks to end a bloody revolt, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on Thursday."
Business,"Nissan Motor, the Japanese carmaker, has been forced to stop production at three of its four car assembly plants in Japan for five working days after running out "
Business,"United Utilities, the water and electricity distributor, raised first-half pre-tax profit by 13 per cent to 188m following growth across all its operations."
World," KINSHASA, Congo (AP)   President Joseph Kabila suspended six cabinet ministers and 10 directors of state run companies Thursday after a parliamentary inquiry alleged they had embezzled government funds."
Sports,"When professional athletes start slugging fans, severe penalties pretty much are a no-brainer. So few tears will be shed for the nine basketball players suspended - at the cost of millions in salary -fter "
World, TORONTO (CP)   The daily dash between kindergarten and day care could one day be a thing of the past for Ontario parents under a provincial plan unveiled Thursday to dramatically increase the number of available day care spaces.
World,"A North Korean official will visit the United States next month for talks with US counterparts on resuming six-party talks aimed at ending North Korea #39;s nuclear program, a Japanese newspaper reported on Friday."
Business,Some Parkinson's patients say drug developer Amgen robbed them of their only hope by ordering all patients off an experimental drug.
Business,"Peter Hartz, as chairman of a commission to overhaul Germany's economy, became synonymous with far-reaching, often unpopular, reforms."
Business,The head of the world's largest instant noodle manufacturer is trying to transform what was one of Asia's most influential overseas Chinese operations.
World,"Under the measure, property owners who can prove that environmental or zoning rules have hurt their investments can force the government to compensate them."
Business,"AMERICAS Thanksgiving Day brought good news for the child who has everything. Almost a year after it went bankrupt and closed down, FAO Schwarz, the worlds most renowned toy shop, yesterday reopened its store on New Yorks Fifth Avenue."
Business,"LONDON: A leading business group cut its 2005 forecast for British economic growth yesterday, blaming a combination of high oil and commodity prices, slowing global growth and domestic interest rate rises."
Business,"By Malcolm Moore, Economics Correspondent (Filed: 26/11/2004). Increasing numbers of homeowners are renegotiating their mortgages to take advantage of the slowing property market, the British Bankers Association said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"A CODED message from the 18th century that has baffled generations of cryptologists may be nothing more than a loving dedication to a mourned wife or lover, according to a leading codebreaker."
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s largest mobile phone company, will announce an agreement next week for UK operator MMO2 to offer its i-mode services in the UK next year, according to people close to the deal."
Sci/Tech," quot;The country was one black robe, quot; said early explorers on the North American continent as they surveyed the herds of buffalo."
Sci/Tech,The Beijing municipal government has come under fire for damaging China #39;s nascent software industry by giving United States software giant Microsoft the lion #39;s share of a large software purchase order.
Sports,Brian Barwick last night accepted the chief executive #39;s position at the Football Association following a final round of interviews earlier in the day.
Sports,Dan Orlovsky threw three touchdowns and Connecticut virtually assured itself of a bowl bid in its first season as a football member of the Big East Conference with a wild 41-35 victory over Rutgers on Thursday.
World,"The rebel Sudan Liberation Army was solely responsible for restarting the fighting in north Darfur, the chief UN envoy for Sudan, Jan Pronk, said yesterday."
Business,"The CBI accused Gordon Brown of being  quot;too optimistic quot; over the health of the economy yesterday, as the employer #39;s organisation downgraded its own forecast for GDP growth next year."
Sci/Tech,"For centuries the whereabouts of the Holy Grail, supposing it exists at all, has exercised the minds of scholars and tested the endurance of treasure hunters."
Business,"The Nissan Motor Company said Thursday that a shortage of steel would force it to temporarily halt production at three of four of its auto factories in Japan, an unusual step "
Business,"By Reuters. Peter Chernin, president of the News Corporation, has signed a new contract that makes it easier for him to take the top job at another publicly traded company."
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi spent Wednesday night in jail after police needed a stun gun to compel him to leave a nightclub."
Sports,Wake Forest will put the No. 1 men #39;s basketball ranking on the line against an Arizona team anxious to atone for an early misstep when they meet Friday night in the Preseason National 
World," Police discovered the bodies of nine people, including three federal agents, at two sites outside this resort city. Authorities said the killing were probably linked to a drug turf war."
World," India said on Thursday it could consider giving a large amount of autonomy to the disputed region of Kashmir to help make peace with Pakistan, but said it was not willing to redraw its borders to settle half a century of enmity."
World,"Indonesia's new president visits Aceh province,  where the army is involved in a major offensive against rebels."
World," NEW DELHI, Nov. 25 -- India said on Thursday that it could consider giving a large amount of autonomy to the disputed region of Kashmir to help make peace with Pakistan but was not willing to redraw its borders to settle a half-century of enmity."
World," RANGOON, Burma, Nov. 25 -- Burma announced Thursday that it would release more than 5,000 prisoners, and a senior official said a top dissident who was democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's closest aide would also be freed before long."
World,"<p></p><p> By Andrew Hay</p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - More than 8,000 Brazilianlandless activists surrounded the central bank on Thursday andthreatened a big fight over land next year unless they get morepublic money to speed up land reform.</p>"
World,"Paraguayan police captured a leading Brazilian drug trafficking suspect after a gunbattle with the occupants of a cocaine-laden plane near the border with Brazil, authorities said."
World,"<p></p><p> By Andrew Hay</p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - More than 8,000 Brazilianlandless activists surrounded the central bank on Thursday andthreatened a big fight over land next year unless they get morepublic money to speed up land reform.</p>"
World," A Boeing 737 carrying aid for Tsunami victims hit a herd of cows as it landed early Tuesday in Indonesia's devastated Aceh province, forcing the airport to close and delaying relief flights, officials said."
Business,Hanjin Group on Thursday denied a report on the progress of its talks with the US private equity fund Carlyle Group over the sale of its shipping and logistics operations.
Sci/Tech,"While the US software giant Microsoft has achieved almost sweeping victories in government procurement projects in several Chinese provinces and municipalities, the process "
Sports,"Drew Henson can claim three accomplishments that would seem to be the stuff of fantasies: He has played third base at Yankee Stadium, started at quarterback in front "
Business,"Hanjin Shipping Co. has been approached by US private equity fund Carlyle Group LP to acquire some of the South Korean company #39;s transport and logistics assets, Hanjin officials said."
Business,"Despite 30-degree temperatures and biting wind, Carl Williams was up at sunrise Thursday to prepare turkey legs, bratwurst, hamburgers and hot dogs on an outdoor grill in Detroit before the city #39;s annual Thanksgiving Day parade."
Business,ELEANOR HALL: Talks aimed at finding a long term solution for James Hardie #39;s asbestos victims are set to restart today. But there seems to be little hope that the sides will find agreement soon on meeting 
Sci/Tech," A year after the first of NASA's twin rovers landed on Mars, scientists on Monday celebrated the robotic explorers that were supposed to last only about three months but are still roaming a planet with a reputation for swallowing spacecraft."
Sports,"Indiana Pacers player Ron Artest #39;s charging into the stands after a fan who allegedly threw a beer at him Friday, as a fight between members of the "
Sports,Dan Orlovsky threw three touchdown passes and the Huskies virtually assured themselves of a bowl bid in their first season as a football member of the Big East with a wild 41-35 victory over Rutgers on Thursday.
World,MARK Thatcher will have to wait until at least next April to face trial on allegations he helped bankroll a coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.
Sports,Coach Eddie Jordan's version of the Princeton offense has given the Wizards an appreciation for moving without the ball and unselfish play.
Sports,The No. 22 Maryland women's basketball team faces its first big test of the season Friday when the Terrapins play No. 2 Louisiana State at 7 p.m. in the Coors Classic.
Sports,Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi is arrested early Thursday after police use a stun gun to subdue him when he refuses to leave a club.
Sports,Virginia Tech keeps its coaching staff intact by signing its assistants to the longest guaranteed contracts in major college football.
Sports,"Steelers broadcaster and Terrible Towel creator Myron Cope may be 75 years old, but he's still quick of wit and has the gumption to go toe-to-toe with Daniel Snyder."
Sports,Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is expected to start Sunday against the Browns despite leaving practice on Thursday with back spasms.
Sports,"In a game of powerless offenses, Julius Jones supplies 150 yards and two touchdowns to elevate the Cowboys over the Bears, 21-7."
Sports,Dan Orlovsky throws three touchdown passes and the Huskies put themselves in position for a bowl bid with a wild 41-35 victory over Rutgers on Thursday.
Sci/Tech,"With all the grumbling over Windows and its many shortcomings, why would anyone want Microsoft #39;s computer operating system to run their cell phone?"
Sci/Tech,"Not too long ago, Google Inc seemed little more than a nuisance to Microsoft Corp #39;s software domination. No more. As Google rapidly rolls out new products, the company best known for its wildly popular search "
Sci/Tech,commentary Microsoft was a little unhappy with an article I wrote this week because it contained a slight factual error. The error arose from two separate companies finding an almost identical security hole 
Sports,"Memphis Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown has retired and assistant Lionel Hollins has been named interim coach, ESPN.com has learned. Brown, who became the sixth head coach in franchise history on Nov. 12, 2002 "
Sports,"SPORT Minister Roger Boynes is insisting that if the impasse between the West Indies Players Association and the West Indies Cricket Board is not resolved, he had no problems with the youth "
Sports,The Zimbabwe government lifted the ban on visiting journalists even though it was revealed that those journos were denied accreditaion because of insufficient information provided!
World,"The director of the International Atomic Energy Agency was unable to confirm that Iran had completely suspended its nuclear programs yesterday, as it had committed to doing, because the Islamic "
World,"Islamabad, Nov 25 : Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today briefed the National Security Council (NSC) headed by President Pervez Musharraf on his just-concluded India visit and said he had stressed that lasting peace was possible only with a solution "
Sci/Tech,"Taser International says that a study endorses the safety of its electrical guns, but the laboratory that conducted the research disagrees."
Sci/Tech,"Automakers are pitching hands-free technology as a safe way to rein in the expanding clutter of gadgetry, but these devices are probably not as safe as you think."
Sci/Tech,The Army has been using a new weapon that combines software with imagery beamed from satellites to make missions somewhat less unpredictable.
Sci/Tech,Privacy advocates say that new passports that carry information about the traveler in a computer chip will be vulnerable to electronic snooping.
Sci/Tech,related items and experiences will be up for sale Dec. 2 to Dec. 16 on eBay as part of an effort to raise money for arts and cultural programs in the city.
Business,"  Microsoft Corp., which was ruled an illegal monopolist by the European Union in March, will learn next month whether it can wait years before complying with an EU order to sell a stripped down version of Windows and disclose information on "
Sports, Hubie Brown retired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday due to health reasons.
Sports," Jamaal Tinsley is making the Indiana Pacers his team. Tinsley had 20 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds to lead the suspension  and injury depleted Pacers to a 106 102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night."
Sports," Jamaal Tinsley had a tremendous all around game with 20 points, 14 assists, seven rebounds and five steals to lead the undermanned Indiana Pacers over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 106 102, at Conseco Fieldhouse."
Sports,Rod Pampling took advantage of perfect morning conditions to snatch a four-stroke lead midway through the second round of the centenary Australian Open on Friday.
Sports,"NYON, Nov 25 (SW) - European Football governing body UEFA have officially announced they had launched an investigation over the racist chanting heard at Real Madrids Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night."
Sports, Tiffany Jackson scored nine of her 19 points early in the second half as No. 4 Texas broke open a close game and went on to a 74 59 win over No. 1 Tennessee on Thursday night.
World,"just 3 days after it came into force, the head of the UN atomic watchdog says. Iranian denials has long accused Tehran of trying to build an atomic bomb."
World,"Sir Mark Thatcher appeared before a magistrate in Wynberg, near Cape Town, yesterday where his trial on charges of violating South Africa #39;s anti-mercenary laws was postponed until April 8. His passport remains confiscated and he must continue to report to "
Sci/Tech,"A group of open-source software pioneers, led by Linux developer Linus Torvalds, has issued an appeal to the EU Council to block the legalization of software patents."
World,"DAKAR, Senegal, Nov. 25 -- UN Security Council diplomats appealed to Rwanda for restraint Thursday after Rwandan President Paul Kagame threatened to renew Central Africa #39;s deadliest conflict, claiming his "
Business,"Crude oil futures may decline next week on speculation the US is importing enough to boost inventories, easing concern about a shortage of winter fuel, according to a Bloomberg survey."
Sports,"MEMPHIS Memphis Grizzlies head coach Hubie Brown has announced his retirement tonight, saying his decision is due to unexpected health-related issues."
Sports,Last season #39;s UEFA Cup semi-finalists Newcastle United posted their third consecutive Group D win by thrashing French side Sochaux 4-0 to march into the last 32on Thursday.
World," LONDON (AP)   Now it can be told: Britain's Home Office had not one official cat, but a whole dynasty of mouse catchers, one of which nearly insulted the Queen."
Sports,Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is rated as having a 50-50 chance of being fit for Sundays game at Liverpool. The 27-year-old has been troubled with an Achilles 
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The Indiana Pacers try to win their second straight game tonight, as they host Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third of a four-game homestand at Conseco Fieldhouse."
World,Britain #39;s Foreign Secretary Jack Straw pledged full support for the Palestinian election to find a successor to Yasser Arafat after paying homage to the veteran leader at his graveside.
World,THE Federal Government today played down its reluctance to join a non-aggression pact with Asian neighbours while Prime Minister John Howard prepared for a historic visit with ASEAN leaders.
World," Nearly 9,000 rural farmworkers and landless peasants marched in the nation's capital Thursday, seeking major land reform legislation, the official Agencia Brasil news agency said."
World," Hyundai and Kia automotive plants shut down as their workers joined tens of thousands of other labourers in a strike against proposed new labor legislation, company officials said."
World,"Nearly 9,000 rural farmworkers and landless peasants marched in the nation's capital Thursday, seeking major land reform legislation, the official Agencia Brasil news agency said."
Business,TELECOMS giant BT yesterday said it was parting company with one of the architects of its transformation from a fixed-line operator.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists controlling the cameras aboard the Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn have just recovered two extraordinary, contrasting images of the planet #39;s most intriguing moons."
Sports," Tyler Palko, frustrated nearly all night by West Virginia's defense, completed four third down passes on Pittsburgh's only sustained drive before scoring from the 2 late in the game to lead a 16 13 upset Thursday of the No. 21 Mountaineers."
Business,"FRANKFURT - Surging oil prices and the strength of the euro, currently at an all-time high around 1.32 dollars, are currently weighing on business morale in Germany, the eurozone #39;s biggest economy, a new poll showed."
Sci/Tech,"For 250 years it defied all code-breakers. Darwin had a go; Dickens, and Wedgwood too. But the 10-letter inscription - DOUOSVAVVM - carved into a monument on the Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire thumbed its nose at the curious."
Sports,"Let #39;s imagine that Ron Artest is a knowable person, instead of an animated cartoon of NBA excess that we can conveniently vent on and villainize."
Sports,"Peyton Manning threw for six touchdowns in less than three quarters and raised his season total to 41 scoring passes, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Detroit Lions 41-9 Thursday."
Business," Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday,  holding above  $42 a barrel as dealers awaited signs of any  renewed cold snap that would revive demand for winter heating  fuels in the United States."
World, Palestinian minister without portfolio Kadura Fares said he will visit Marwan Barghuti on Friday to discuss the imprisoned Fatah leaders plan to run for the presidency in January.
Sports,"One of the most dynamic players on the Cavaliers team, Darryl Blackstock, makes sure that he takes care of his 15-month-old son."
Business,"Eight-year-old Angie Rojas pressed her face against a showcase in the Rockville Toys R Us and cupped her hands for a closer look.  quot;Wow, quot; she said, endorsing the toy set up inside, a \$60 "
Business,"At 12:01 am yesterday, he joined hundreds of turnpike managers and others in manning collection booths along the 531-mile toll road."
World,"A man has stabbed eight teenagers to death and injured four others after breaking into a school in central China, teachers and local authorities say."
World," quot;I #39;ll be leaving Israel and the occupied territories more optimistic than when I came, quot; Straw said. Much of Straw #39;s agenda focused on upcoming Palestinian elections to choose a successor to Arafat."
World,NEW DELHI: Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh indicated on Thursday that regional autonomy could be a solution to the Kashmir issue.
Business,"The company, which has long fought legislative efforts to limit its powers, is hoping the strategy will put them in a stronger position to bargain over crucial details with the  government."
Business,"Despite fierce competition from dominant of discount chains like Wal-Mart and Target, Toys R Us Inc. is betting its survival on low prices, strong inventory and good customer service."
Sci/Tech," The world's tiger population has plummeted by 95 percent from the start of the 20th century to as few as 5,000 now and is further threatened by the lucrative trade in their skins, officials told a forum Friday."
Sci/Tech,A huge systems crash causes delays in processing some claims at the work and pensions department.
Sci/Tech,"Cell phones are becoming frequent targets for viruses, spam and other malicious attacks because most are not programmed with protective software.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>- The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,"Anil Ambani has written to his brother Mukesh, saying his powers as vice-chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries have been diluted by  quot;keeping him completely in the dark quot;."
Business,"Harmony Gold Mining Co., the biggest miner of South African gold, may have to raise its hostile 39.3 billion rand (\$6.7 billion) offer for Gold Fields Ltd."
Sports,"Moscow, Nov 26 - Nathalie Dechy picked up where Tatiana Golovin left off on Wednesday, defeating Maria Sanchez Lorenzo 6-2, 6-4 to give France a confidence-boosting 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup semi-final against Spain."
Sports,"Poster boys for jet lag, the newest Indiana Pacers quickly made themselves at home Thursday. Britton Johnsen and Tremaine Fowlkes were still a little woozy when they made their debuts against "
Business," quot;We believe that Oracle has nominated this slate to allow Oracle to purchase PeopleSoft for an inadequate price that does not reflect the Company #39;s real value, quot; PeopleSoft said in a statement."
Sci/Tech,"November 25, 2004 - Nintendo has raised its sales targets for the new Nintendo DS system, which has already launched in America and is scheduled to launch in Japan late next week."
Sports,"Pittsburgh quarterback Tyler Palko struggled all night through the air, but fortunately for the Panthers, he came through on the ground."
World," Separatist guerrillas blew up an oil pipeline in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, but there was no disruption to supplies, oil officials said on Friday."
World,"A man armed with a knife has gone on the rampage and killed eight teenagers at a school in central China, teachers and local authorities said."
World,The EU's Javier Solana and other envoys go to Ukraine to try to mediate in the crisis over the disputed election.
Business,Reliance Industries vice-chairman Anil Ambani broke his silence on Thursday. But not to comment on the  quot;ownership issue quot; raised by elder brother and chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Sports,"The Minnesota Timberwolves held out center Michael Olowokandi from Thursday night #39;s game against the Indiana Pacers, hours after he was released from jail following his early-morning arrest at a Downtown club."
World,"Nine people, including three federal agents, were found dead at two locations near Mexico #39;s resort town of Cancun, all believed slain by drug traffickers."
Business," In a bid to get consumers shopping early, the nation's retailers are serving up even more early bird specials on such items as TVs and toys, expanding their shopping hours and offering other enticements as they usher the official start of the holiday season on Friday."
Business,Software company Oracle (ORCL) said Wednesday it plans to nominate four candidates for election in 2005 to the board of its rival and takeover target PeopleSoft (PSFT).
Business,"Baltimore Technologies, once a darling of the dotcom boom, is to quit the London stock market, putting an end to its chequered history as a listed company."
Sports, Marko Jaric scored 23 points to lead Los Angeles' balanced scoring and the Clippers beat New Jersey 101 88 Thursday night to run the Nets' losing streak to seven games.
Sci/Tech,"For 250 years, the cryptic inscription has exercised the minds of Britain #39;s finest theologians, historians and scientists, including Charles Darwin, Josiah Wedgwood "
Sci/Tech,"NASA and the nations involved in the International Space Station project will run out of emergency rescue craft within 18 months and have not decided what to do after April 2006, when the final "
Sports,"The West Virginia Mountaineers blew another chance at a decent win on national television, and left to the wel- earned chants of Overrated, as penalties, special teams and questionable decision making by the coaching staff once again doomed the "
Sports,INDIANAPOLIS Add center Michael Olowokandi to the list of Timberwolves with off-the-court problems. Olowokandi was suspended indefinitely from the team after he was arrested for refusing to leave Indianapolis nightclub Tiki Bob #39;s early Thursday morning.
Sports,"Hubie Brown, the oldest coach in the NBA at the age of 71, retired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday because of health reasons, according to TNT Thursday night as a Breaking News."
Sports,"As she stood before the national TV cameras after an All-America type game, Texas sophomore center Tiffany Jackson calmly talked about the inspiration that comes from facing tradition-rich Tennessee."
World,"India News: New Delhi, Nov 25 : The Supreme Court Thursday permitted the Uttar Pradesh government to allow visitors to view the Taj Mahal on five moonlit nights a month."
World,OUAGADOUGOU (AFP) - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has warned there was  quot;no military solution quot; to the crisis in troubled Ivory Coast and urged President Laurent Gbagbo to abide by internationally agreed peace accords.
Sci/Tech," Every country in the world must come up with a plan urgently to deal with an inevitable influenza pandemic likely to be triggered by the bird flu virus that hit Asia this year, a top global health expert said on Friday."
Business,The company #39;s chief financial officer said he won #39;t return until he learns whether the government is planning charges against him.
Business,"year Treasury notes had their biggest drop in a week in London, heading for a fifth week of declines, after a newspaper reported that China, the second  largest overseas holder of the securities, reduced its holdings."
Business,"Just in time for holiday giving, parents are being warned that the popular yo yo water ball that kids bounce and twirl like a lasso is responsible for 400 child injuries nationwide since October, including five in Arizona."
Business," Improved revenue collection and tighter controls on government spending kept the Philippines #39; budget deficit well below the administration #39;s ceiling in the 10 months to October, spurring confidence in the market about the government #39;s "
Business,"Red tags marked  quot;75 OFF quot; have an effect on shoppers the way toys and games have on children: They serve as magnets, especially at the traditional start of the holiday shopping season this Thanksgiving weekend."
Business,"The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is expected to approve USD150m in trade sanctions against the US by the EU, Japan, Canada and four other countries in response to a US anti-dumping law that was declared illegal in 2003."
Business,"THE defence of Gold Fields against a hostile \$8.1 billion (4.3 billion) bid from Harmony Gold Mining, its smaller South African rival, was dealt a further blow last night when a US court threw out its legal challenge to the takeover."
Business,"Engineers, auditors and secretaries staffed toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike yesterday, as 1,800 other employees spent a frigid Thanksgiving on picket lines."
Business,Miller Brewing Co. is telling United Auto Workers members to think union when they have a beer. The UAW endorses the pitch for the union-made beer.
Business," Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday, holding above  #36;42 a barrel as dealers awaited signs of any renewed cold snap that would revive demand for winter heating fuels in the United States."
Sci/Tech,TWO veteran code-breakers from Yorkshire have received a worldwide response to their request for solutions to an enigmatic message on a monument in Staffordshire reputed to say where the Holy Grail is hidden.
Sci/Tech,Several Web sites this month began offering software promising ring tones and screen savers for certain cellphones. But those who downloaded the software found that it turned 
Sci/Tech,"China appears poised to issue rules about the extent to which government departments must favour local software, raising concerns that some overseas vendors could be cut out of the large state procurement market."
Sci/Tech,"Experts say a centuries-old code carved at a British manor house, according to popular legend the key to finding the Holy Grail, is thought to be a cryptic message from an 18th century Christian sect."
Sci/Tech,"Early this month, several Web sites began offering software promising ringtones and screensavers for certain cell phones. But those who downloaded the software found that it turned every icon "
Sci/Tech,"It changed the lifestyles of a generation but after a lingering death, the last rites have been sounded for the revolutionary VHS home video format."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is expected to migrate all of its CPU production to 90nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) processes in early 2005, according to sources at Taiwan motherboard makers, citing AMDs latest roadmap."
Sci/Tech,"November 26, 2004 - Nintendo #39;s pairing with Namco is starting to bear some ripe fruit, with Donkey Konga about to see its third entry and Star Fox Armada taking shape into an impressive 2005 title."
Sci/Tech,"Intel, the worlds largest semiconductor and Microprocessor Company, is officially helping China and other Asian countries adopt Linux over Microsofts popular Windows platform."
Sci/Tech,"Floodgates on Glen Canyon Dam were opened for 90 hours this week, sending 67 billion gallons of water - and 880,000 tons of sediment - into the canyon."
Sports,Former Jaguar test and reserve driver Bjrn Wirdheim #39;s Formula One hopes were dealt a blow after Red Bull told him that he will not be working with them next year.
Sports,Britain #39;s Stephen Dodd coped admirably with icy winds and rain to produce a two-under-par 70 and take a three-stroke lead at the midway point of the China Open on Friday.
Sports,"Justin Langer batted and battled through scorching heat to register his 20th century and seal his side #39;s strong position. He spoke to the media after play and was quizzed about the heat, cramps and Matthew "
Sports,"COLTS 41, LIONS 9: The Colts quarterback throws four touchdowns in the first half to blow out the slumping Lions. By wire services."
Sports,"  The Bears broke out throwback uniforms from their 1946 championship season for a national television audience, but their offense remained stuck in the present."
World,"The West Bank Fatah leader, Marwan Barghouthi, is reported to have decided to run for the Palestinian presidency from his prison cell in Israel."
World,"Islamabad: Observing that art could play a role in promoting peace and harmony across the border, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said it was due to this reason that he and Indian leaders had introduced  quot;music diplomacy quot; during his recent visit "
World,"AT least 11 people were killed and 65 injured when a strong earthquake shook Indonesia #39;s Papua province today, collapsing buildings and starting fires, officials said."
Sports," For the first time in nearly a month, the Miami Heat failed to win. Ray Allen scored 35 points, Rashard Lewis added 17 points and 13 rebounds and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped the Heat's franchise record 14 game winning streak Monday night with a 98 96 victory."
World,A Cape Town magistrate today postponed a court appearance by Sir Mark Thatcher to give his lawyers time to try to appeal a high court judgment requiring him to answer questions from Equatorial Guinea about an alleged failed coup attempt.
World,"The dollar hit record lows against the euro Friday and a 4-1/2-year trough versus the yen following a report China had cut its holdings of dollar assets, lifting gold to a 16-year high and undermining Tokyo stocks."
Sports,"Kyle Boller knew as soon as Baltimore traded two picks to the Patriots on draft day in 2003 that they wanted him to be The Man.  quot;Nothing is given to you, quot; he said, but it was clear that the Ravens, who'd been through eight quarterbacks in seven years, weren't bringing Boller in as a seasonal temp."
Sports,"Once again, they are knocking on the door, nattily attired, a smile on their face, eager to join the party."
Sports,"In the aftermath of the fiasco that was the Pacers-Pistons game last Friday night, you would think that pro sports leagues would be looking to move fans farther away from the action."
Sports,"As people will remind you, it's the season to give -- and so we're in a giving mood for Week 12. Four choices, four favorites selected, four different scenarios."
Sports,"WASHINGTON (3-7) vs. PITTSBURGH (9-1) When, where: Sunday, 1 p.m., at Pittsburgh. TV: Ch. 25. Last meeting: Steelers won, 24-3, in 2000. Comments: The Redskins offense is dreadful -- with or without Mark Brunell at quarterback. Patrick Ramsey started his first game of the season in a 28-6 loss at Philadelphia last Sunday. Ramsey got little help from star running ..."
Sports,"Hubie Brown retired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday due to health reasons.  quot;Unexpected health-related issues will not allow me to continue coaching the Memphis Grizzlies, quot; the 71-year-old Brown said in a statement from Memphis.  quot;This situation was unforeseen and absolutely nonexistent at the beginning of the season. quot;"
Sports,"TEXAS A amp;M (7-3) vs. TEXAS (9-1) When, where: Today, 3:30 p.m., at Austin, Texas. TV: Chs. 5, 6, and 9. AP rankings: Texas is No. 6, Texas A amp;M No. 22. Last season: Texas won, 46-15. Comments: For the 10th time in the history of the Lone Star Shootout, both teams enter the game ranked in the Top 25. The Longhorns ..."
Sports,Dan Orlovsky threw three touchdowns and Connecticut strengthened its postseason bowl credentials with a wild 41-35 victory over Rutgers yesterday.
Sports,"Tiffany Jackson scored 9 of her 19 points early in the second half as No. 4 Texas broke open a close game and went on to a 74-59 win over No. 1 Tennessee last night in Austin, Texas."
Sports,"Bill Parcells wants to develop Drew Henson into an NFL quarterback and he wants to win games. If he has to pick one, he'll take winning every time."
Sports,"The game will be meaningful on so many levels. When Boston College hosts Syracuse tomorrow at Alumni Stadium, the Eagles will not only be playing for their first Big East title in their last game as a conference member, they will also be looking to send off their 14 departing seniors in grand style by clinching a Bowl Championship Series ..."
Sports,Going out on a high note is just what Woburn running back Mike McLaughlin wanted to do.
Sports,"Walpole ended its regular season with a 35-12 victory over Weymouth yesterday, but for the 10-1 Rebels, it was just the first stage."
Sports,Senior Chris Sheehan ran for three touchdowns and a career-high 114 yards as Needham scored 13 straight points to take a 28-21 victory against Wellesley in the state's oldest Thanksgiving Day rivalry.
Sports,"The final Manning Bowl bragging rights belong to Lynn English. The Bulldogs closed out the career of the deteriorating 66-year-old Lynn landmark, which is slated to be torn down this winter and replaced by a state-of-the-art facility, by rolling over archrival Lynn Classical, 28-8, yesterday before more than 3,500 fans. For the first time in 28 years, English ..."
Sports,"While a flock of seagulls flew gracefully above, the Southeastern and Blue Hills players slid all over the field yesterday. Warrior Matt Standbury was able to slip in on a 2-point conversion to preserve the Warriors' undefeated regular-season record with an 8-6 win in nonleague action."
Sports,Defensive players dream of making game-breaking hits like the one Mansfield cornerback Brett McDermott delivered yesterday.
Sports,"The Cohasset football team had three goals yesterday: Defeat rival Hull, complete its first undefeated regular season since 1957, and come away from the game injury-free for Tuesday's playoff game. The Skippers accomplished the first two goals, defeating Hull, 20-6, but came away with significant injuries to linemen."
Sports,"An 86-yard touchdown run from Steve Clark in the first quarter provided Falmouth all the scoring it needed as the Clippers defeated Barnstable, 7-0, yesterday for their eighth shutout of the season."
Sports,"In the 118th year of the oldest continuous Thanksgiving Day rivalry in the country, Boston Latin trounced Boston English, 44-0, yesterday at Harvard Stadium."
Sports,After dodging serious trouble earlier this season -- in the form of a loss to league-leading Medfield -- the Westwood Wolverines were thinking of three simple words yesterday: Rock Me Amadeus.
Sports,"Khalel Pritchard threw three touchdown passes yesterday, giving him 20 on the season, to lead Newton North to a 41-13 win over Brookline and a surprising playoff berth."
Sports,"At least no one can accuse Medfield of backing down. Trailing, 35-28, with less than two minutes to play yesterday on Tri-Valley League rival Dover-Sherborn's home turf, the Warriors pulled within 1 on tailback Brian Lee's third touchdown of the day, a 5-yard pass from Kevin Lynch."
Sports,"Tewksbury Redmen fans were seeing red yesterday after watching their team get clawed by the ferocious Wilmington Wildcats, 19-8."
Sports,"With his team in a three-way battle atop the South Coast Conference, Bourne coach Barry Wood was well aware that not only would his team have to beat Wareham on the road yesterday, but that Dighton-Rehoboth would also have to win at home against Seekonk for his Canalmen to earn a spot in the Division 2A playoffs."
Sports,Recent history was repeated in yesterday's cross-town matchup between the Plymouth North Blue Eagles and the Plymouth South Panthers at Mario J. Romano Field.
Sports,"Billerica won two coin flips on Thanksgiving in Chelmsford. Neither, however, brought the team a postseason berth."
Sports,An exciting Thanksgiving Day game between St. John's Prep and Xaverian is something that never changes.
Sports,"With the season hanging in the balance, Everett did what Everett does. Coach John DiBiaso put the ball in Matt Nuzzo's hands, and the senior quarterback ran for 161 yards and two touchdowns as the Crimson Tide pulled away from Cambridge, 31-12, to win the Greater Boston League title yesterday at Tufts University."
Sports,Danvers quarterback Chris Small and senior Ned Grady have been playing football together since they were children.
Sports,"  Marist at Vermont, 7 p.m.; Clemson at Boston College, 7:30 p.m.; Maine at Rhode Island, 7:30 p.m.; Mount Ida at UMass Boston, 7:30 p.m.; WOMEN    Weber St. at Northeastern, 5 p.m.; Loyola at Maine, 7 p.m."
Sports,"The TV timeout is one of the banes of a sports fan's life. You're at a stadium, the game is rolling along . . . until everything just stops for 1 1/2-2 1/2 minutes."
Sports,"TODAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL/MEN 4:30 p.m. -- Preseason NIT third-place game: Michigan vs. Providence at New York, ESPN2 7 p.m. -- Preseason NIT championship game: Arizona vs. Wake Forest at New York, ESPN2 7:30 p.m. -- Clemson at BC, NESN, WEEI (850) 9 p.m. -- Maryland vs. Memphis at Springfield, ESPN2 Midnight -- Great Alaska Shootout semifinal at Anchorage, ESPN2 PRO ..."
Business,"Shareholders of the foundering Russian oil giant Yukos will not vote on an anti-crisis plan at a Dec. 20 meeting, the company said in a statement Friday, saying the plan would be impossible to implement in "
Business,"(November 26, 2004) - That familiar jingling at store entrances this time of year might not sound as welcoming as a Christmas carol, but the bell ringing next to those red kettles is music to the Salvation Army and the clients it serves."
Business,"BT Group, the privatised former British telecoms monopoly, has sold its entire holding in the French satellite operator Eutelsat for 363m."
Business,  Gold Fields (GFI) said Friday it welcomed a decision by a South African appeals court that Harmony Gold Mining (HMY) cannot exercise any voting rights from Gold Fields shares it may acquire from its early settlement offer until 
Sci/Tech,It looks like a Countdown conundrum and has defied some of the greatest minds for 250 years. But ten letters - D OUOSVAVV M - etched on a tablet at a stately home could reveal where the legendary Holy Grail is buried.
Sports, Blonde teenage pin up Tatiana Golovin hopes to crown a first ever return to her native Russia by leading France to victory over the hosts in the Fed Cup final on Saturday and Sunday.
Sports,"The England cricket team will fly out to Zimbabwe today for the start of their controversial tour of the south African country. Thirteen British journalists had been banned from covering the tour but, following "
Sports,Justin Langer showed his fighting qualities to score an unbeaten 144 against New Zealand on Friday though it was Matthew Hayden #39;s refusal to walk that 
Business,"Shareholders in Yukos are pondering liquidation or filing for bankruptcy, after deciding against a rescue plan for the embattled Russian oil firm."
Business,"Japanese consumer goods prices fell again in October, as some analysts predict deflation will continue until 2006"
Business,India's foreign minister says improved trade ties with Pakistan could spur on the peace process.
Business,"Authorities here are always eager to show off their accomplishments, so when Beijing hosted the World Toilet Organization conference last week, delegates were given a grand tour of the city's toilets."
World,"  Leading Sunni Muslim politicians yesterday urged postponement of the Jan. 30 national elections, and a senior official said the government had agreed to meet outside the country with Saddam "
World,A close aide of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was captured yesterday - as Iraqi troops discovered a laboratory with manuals on manufacturing explosives and toxins.
World,"NEW DELHI: Questioning the importance being given by Pakistan to separatist Hurriyat leaders, India has said there was  quot;something fundamentally wrong quot; with Islamabad #39;s understanding of realities in Jammu and Kashmir and hoped that this would not be an "
Business,"In a tug of war over the skyrocketing costs of medical technology, the makers of implantable defibrillators are opposing a plan by Medicare to track the health outcomes of patients who get the devices."
Business,"Ordered by Congress to give consumers free access to their own credit reports once a year, the nation's three largest credit bureaus are turning that requirement into a marketing opportunity."
Business,"  A half dozen executives of Yukos, the embattled oil giant, have left Russia and the company's chief financial officer said he won't return until he learns whether the government plans to charge him."
Business,The two primary architects of Congress's last major tax reform say President Bush has failed to lay the groundwork for his ambitious tax agenda and will have to invest a vast amount of political capital to succeed in simplifying the code.
Business,"Skeptical markets drove the dollar to a record low yesterday against the euro, with the European currency climbing above \$1.32 for the first time."
Business,"Renowned value fund manager Jon D. Markman offers stock recommendations and investing strategies in his weekly newsletter, TheStreet.com Value Investor. Act now for a free trial."
World,President Bush enlisted his two predecessors to lead an effort to raise money from corporations for disaster relief.
Business," The dollar hit record lows against the euro Friday and a 4 1/2 year trough versus the yen following a report China had cut its holdings of dollar assets, lifting gold to a 16 year high and undermining Tokyo stocks."
World," Iran will honor its pledge to the European Union and U.N. nuclear watchdog to freeze uranium enrichment and all related activities, Tehran's chief delegate to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Anti phishing applications, smart cards, and new authentication technologies are vying for your support."
Sci/Tech,"If you thought predictive texting was impressive, you ain #39;t seen nothing yet. A cellphone is on the way that can predict what you are about to do."
Sci/Tech," Early this month, several Web sites began offering software promising ringtones and screensavers for certain cell phones. But those who downloaded the software found that it turned every icon on their cell phones' screens into a skull and crossbones and disabled their phones, so they could no longer send or receive text messages or access contact lists or calendars."
World,"A laboratory for the manufacture of chemical weapons has been found in Falluja, an Iraqi minister said on Thursday, but Marines in the city said they were not aware of any such discovery."
World,"A chemical weapons laboratory has been found in the former rebel stronghold of Fallujah, Iraqi Minister of State Kassim Daoud announced on Thursday."
World,"Come Saturday, the monument of love, the Taj Mahal, can be viewed in the splendour of the full moon, 20 years after security fears ended night visits."
Sports," Australia's Rod Pampling took a four stroke lead in the centennial Australian Open on Friday, shooting his second straight 4 under 67."
World,Protesters on an Aboriginal island in Australia storm the local police station after the death of a man in custody.
World,"The dollar bounces back from earlier lows, amid hopes of central bank intervention to support the currency."
World,"\Burma's ruling junta frees about 500 more prisoners, and says it will release veteran dissident Win Tin."
World,Justin Langer hits an unbeaten 144 as Australia reach 327-3 against New Zealand.
World,India's main opposition says the case of a Hindu seer facing murder charges must be heard outside Tamil Nadu to ensure that justice is delivered.
World,"Arguments over who gets to use the home computer are breaking out in families across the UK, says a survey."
World,"  Iran insisted yesterday that it had a right to exempt some equipment from an agreement with the European Union committing it to freeze all parts of a program that can make nuclear weapons grade uranium, a move that diplomats said threatened to scuttle the deal."
World,"  Russia and the European Union failed yesterday to complete negotiations on a  quot;strategic partnership quot; because of disagreements over security and other issues at a summit overshadowed by the Ukraine political crisis. The two sides said they were confident a final pact will be reached next May, however."
World,"The explosive growth of male populations in China and India could threaten social order in those countries as well as international security, according to a book by two academic researchers."
World,"  Young girls born in Europe to immigrant families from Africa are subjected to ritual genital mutilation, and authorities are doing little to discourage it, a leading activist for women's rights warned yesterday."
World,"  At first glance, Havana's Chinatown seems a misnomer. Restaurants serve pizza, and actual Chinese are vastly outnumbered by tourists and Hispanics."
World,"  Ronald Reagan used it to reach out to the Soviets during the Cold War. Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland's Solidarity movement, likened it to the sun lighting the earth. Rock band R.E.M. immortalized it in a cynical hit song."
World,"  The two teenage friends hardly seemed like Islamic radicals. They smoked marijuana, drank beer, listened to rap music, and wore jeans."
World,"FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARHORSE, Iraq -- The race started like any other, with the pop of a gun and the slap of sneakers on hard mud. The sun had begun to peek above the purple horizon, and the air was New England cold."
World,The Department of Defense has identified the following US service members who were killed recently in Iraq and Afghanistan:
World,The unexplained attack is the latest and most serious in a series of such knifings that have alarmed the Chinese public and led police to reinforce security at schools and day-care centers.
World,"Two Marines killed, three wounded by insurgents during house-clearing in Fallujah."
World,"<p></p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - Buckingham Palace Friday termed""irresponsible"" newspaper reports that a kidnap threat forcedBritain's Prince Harry to cut short a trip to a polo pony farmin Argentina.</p>"
World,"Some 450 right-wing paramilitary fighters left Colombia's crowded battlefields, turning in their weapons and asking society to let them back into its fold."
World,"The bodies of nine people, including three federal agents, were discovered at a pair of sites outside Cancun, a Mexican resort city that lies near a route used to smuggle cocaine from Colombia to America's streets."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Updated</strong> Down for four days and counting...
Sci/Tech,Digital images that are billions of pixels in size are now becoming commonplace.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is starting a scheme to replace pirate versions of Windows XP with legal ones.
Sci/Tech,"phishing applications, smart cards, and new authentication technologies are vying for your support."
Business,Oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell has decided to delay shareholder meetings that will vote on a new unified board structure to allow more time to prepare the necessary documentation.
Business,  Stelco Inc. #39;s protection from creditors was extended to Feb. 11 yesterday at a court hearing where lawyers for shareholders and workers ganged up on a bid by Deutsche Bank to refinance the steelmaker.
Sci/Tech,"Americans may support a return trip to the moon, but there is much less interest in going on to Mars. Also, a majority say they don #39;t believe the space agency should receive a boost in "
Sci/Tech,"Technology India: Washington, Nov 26 : How about a cellphone that can intelligently advise you on what or what not to do based on your track record?"
World,US and Iraqi government forces have captured scores of suspected insurgents and seized an enormous stockpile of weapons and explosives during anti-insurgent operations in Iraq.
World,"  The World Food Program has suspended its operations in most of the Sudanese state of North Darfur and relocated its staff to the capital because of renewed clashes between rebels and government forces, the UN agency said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"What high-powered, high-design, graphics-oriented, Unix-based computers are beloved by their fanatical users? Clue: It's not what you think. By Jason Walsh."
Sci/Tech,Banish underwear from your gift-giving list this year! Your smarty-pants friends and relatives aren't as hard to buy for as you might think. The web is full of brain-gratifying gift ideas. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,"If we're going to start worrying about porn, doesn't it make sense to actually study its role in society rather than make stuff up? Commentary by Regina Lynn."
Sci/Tech,FCC chairman Michael Powell has confounded liberals and free market purists. He's an official that defies simplification. By Lawrence Lessig from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Langdon Gilkey was a prominent Protestant theologian who argued for a rational, even satisfying, co-existence between science and faith."
Business,"By Sam Haverstick, Special to The CJ. Dillon West, 11, doesn #39;t understand why Target Corp. won #39;t let the Salvation Army place bell ringers outside its stores this Christmas."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo did particularly well in a recent poll ran by  quot;Walk of Game quot;. With Shigeru Miyamoto winning a lifeti. Walk of Game, the first physical landmark honouring the icons and pioneers of the videogame industry "
Sports,Graeme Souness was naturally delighted as Newcastle comfortably beat Sochaux 4-0 to book their place in the Uefa Cup knock-out stages.
World,Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas must patch up differences in his influential Fatah group if he hopes to check the growing power of Islamic militants opposed 
World,"A man with a knife broke into a high school dormitory and killed eight students in the deadliest of a series of knife attacks at Chinese schools in recent months, the government said Friday."
World,"Prince Harry headed home from Argentina on Friday, royal officials said, amid media reports that shots were fired at the ranch where he was staying."
World,"A sudden frenzy erupted among fans of South Korean soap opera star Bae Yong-joon as he left his Tokyo hotel in a car Friday, leaving nine Japanese women hurt and prompting an apology from Bae."
World," Ronald Reagan, in his 1988 State of the Union address to Congress, hefted a 1,000 page, 14 pound spending bill and warned lawmakers against sending him more ""behemoths"" like this. ""And if you do, I will not sign it."""
World,Staff at Hyundai and Kai walk out as part of a nationwide strike in protest at proposed new legislation encouraging temporary work.
Business,Oracle has revealed the identities of the four people it will nominate to the board of PeopleSoft as it pushes ahead with its efforts to take control of the company.
Business,"Oregon Christmas tree growers are shipping 1,300 donated trees to military families based at Fort Hood, Texas, industry officials said."
Sci/Tech,China is becoming increasingly alarmed that Microsoft is winning the lion #39;s share of too many government contracts to supply software.
Sci/Tech,"IT security experts have uncovered a critical vulnerability in the popular Winamp media player, which could be exploited by hackers to compromise a user #39;s system."
Sports,"Unfortunately for the Detroit Lions, this was after the game in the locker room, when he was inundated with questions about his record-setting pace."
Sports,"ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - The Utah Utes have something the Washington Huskies dont: a pure big man blessed with silky talents. But the Huskies have something the Utes dont: swarming, suffocating, overwhelming quickness."
World," An earthquake in Indonesia on Friday has killed at least 11 people and injured about 65 others. The 6.4 magnitude quake occurred at 11:25 am local time near the town of Nabire, in West "
Business,BT Group says the sale of its 15.8 stake in the Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat is part of a strategy to focus on its core telephony business.
Business,"JAPANS two biggest steelmakers admitted for the first time yesterday that they were unable to satisfy demand, forcing Nissan, the carmaker, to cut its fourth-quarter production target by 30,000 vehicles."
Business,The dollar rallied from new lows in European morning trade on Friday as a Chinese official backtracked from earlier claims that China had started to shift 
Business," Singapore shares ended lower Friday, tracking regional markets on renewed concerns that the sagging US dollar against the Singapore dollar will hurt exports and economic growth."
Sports," Paul Pierce had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth career triple double, and Raef LaFrentz had 14 points and 12 rebounds as the Boston Celtics defeated New Orleans 108 90 Monday night, sending the Hornets to their eighth consecutive loss."
Sci/Tech,"Fascination with the Holy Grail has lasted for centuries, and now the Bletchley Park code-breakers have joined the hunt. But what is it that #39;s made the grail the definition of something "
Sci/Tech,A critical security flaw has been discovered in WinAmp that exploits the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability allowing attacks from hackers.
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of years before white and Indian hunters drove the buffalo of America #39;s Great Plains to virtual extinction, the ancestors of those lordly animals suffered a similar fate -- but it was major climate change, not hunting, that did them in, says an "
Sci/Tech,"Comments attributed to Nintendo #39;s Shigeru Miyamoto in this week #39;s Famitsu magazine indicate that the company is planning to bring its systems online within a three to four year timescale, with DS leading the way."
Sports,Prospective Livingston owner Pearse Flynn has praised Allan Preston for keeping the team afloat during an uncertain financial time but insists results on the field did not match the commitment of the sacked manager.
Sports,"While Peyton Manning tried to downplay his individual accomplishments, receiver Brandon Stokley heaped on the praise.  quot;Hes the best thats ever played this game as far as quarterbacks are concerned, quot; Stokley said."
Sports,"So now, the second wave of reaction has set in to last Friday night #39;s Pistons-Pacers-Fans brawl at the Palace. At first, the reaction was shock, dismay, outrage."
World,"The interim Palestinian leader promised to set a date for internal elections in the ruling Fatah movement, a Cabinet minister said Friday, in an apparent attempt to persuade the head of Fatah #39;s restless young guard to drop out "
World,"Millions more health workers are needed if global health is going to be improved over the next decade, a study says."
World,European research ministers state their intention to go it alone on a multi-billion euro nuclear project if arguments with international partners are not resolved soon.
World," Gen. John Abizaid, the head of U.S. Central Command, made a surprise Thanksgiving Day visit to troops in Afghanistan and met Friday with the country's president."
Business,"LONDON The dollar went for a see-saw ride Friday, plunging after a comment from a Chinese policy maker appeared to undermine already fragile market sentiment toward the US currency, but rebounding after the official retracted the remark."
Business,"MOSCOW Yukos has moved closer to collapse after six of the Russian oil company #39;s top executives, including the American chief executive and the chief financial officer, fled the country, citing fear of persecution from the Kremlin."
Business,"A European Union judge told a closed meeting on Thursday he plans to rule within a month whether to freeze curbs imposed by the EU #39;s executive on Microsoft, lawyers present said."
Business,"Bargain shoppers, many of them braving chilly temperatures, woke up before dawn to head for the nation #39;s malls and stores Friday, the official beginning of the holiday shopping season, hoping to take advantage of early bird specials on a range of items "
Business,"Shares in Jardine Lloyd Thomas, the UK #39;s largest insurance broker, have plunged 20 per cent after the company issued a profit warning for the year and chief executive Steve McGill quit."
Business,or so hopes the Salvation Army. Each year volunteers and employees appear in malls across Broward County to ring bells from early November to Christmas Eve.
Business,Gold Fields Ltd. said Friday that a South Africa #39;s Competition Appeal Court has temporarily blocked a hostile takeover bid from Harmony Gold Mining Co.
Business,"The Philippines is likely to keep well within the 2004 budget and consolidated public sector deficittargets due to improved revenue flows and increased electricity tariffs, officials said Friday."
Business,Hong Kongs gross domestic product rose 7.2 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter as strong trade flows and tourist spending continued to drive its recovery from the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome last year.
Business,The race to succeed Disney chief Michael Eisner took an intriguing turn yesterday when it emerged that a highranking Murdoch employee has signed a new contract making it easy for him to leave ... but only if he goes to Disney.
Business,Software salesman Kevin Johnson was no match for the Blackberry 7100 cell phone on display at a downtown San Francisco T-Mobile USA store.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 26, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IT system failures continued to plague the UK government this week, when as many as 80,000 civil servants working for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) had to deal with what is being described in the local "
Sci/Tech,MICROSOFT Corp. is staging another attack against software pirates with an amnesty program for unwitting users of bootlegged copies of its Windows XP operating system (OS).
Sci/Tech,"An international research team claims that it was major climate change, not hunting that led to major bison extinction. Moving in huge herds, more than 20 million bison roamed the American West before white men arrived."
Sci/Tech,Three major record companies have signed on to a new service which will allow their music to be sold via file-swapping. The new project is an attempt to lure fans away from filesharing services which are technically 
Sci/Tech,A government agency in Finland is urging the country #39;s citizens to avoid use of Internet Explorer until Microsoft has patched the Bofra vulnerability.
Sci/Tech,"A potential gas source found on the Moon #39;s surface could hold the key to meeting future energy demands as the Earth #39;s fossil fuels dry up in the coming decades, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Computer criminals are making phishing more potent by automating attacks. Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) analysts reckon fraudsters are using automated tools and botnets to ramp up attacks.
Sci/Tech,"The latest Tom Clancy based military title from French publisher Ubisoft has been rejected by South Korea #39;s Media Rating Board, forcing the company to drop its plans to launch the game in the region."
Sports,Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has challenged Titus Bramble to grow up fast to make himself an international defender. The much-maligned 23-year-old turned in a rock-solid display in the Magpies #39; 4-0 UEFA 
Sports,"For the first time in more than a year, 2002 Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes will skate for an audience Saturday. BY Todd Plitt, USA TODAY."
Sports,"JUSTIN Langer sniffed the rarified air of cricket #39;s 20-century club, but it took Darren Lehmann #39;s 28 not out to give a nervous home city sweet dreams last night."
Sports,"At least Thursday he was. Joey Harrington is frustrated. Joey Harrington is searching for answers, the same as everyone else here."
Sports,"Lazio only managed a 2-2 at home against Partizan Belgrade on Thursday night in the Uefa Cup, a result which disappointed all Biancoceleste supporters, in particular President Lotito."
Sports,"ALL too often at a championship that produces a relatively surprising leader after the opening round, does that player get rather overtaken at the enormity of the situation and slide, sometimes none too gracefully, away down the leaderboard and out of the "
Sports," Another improbable win has the Pacers brimming with confidence. And Indiana has Jamaal Tinsley to thank for that. The guard scored 20 points, recorded 14 assists and grabbed seven rebounds to "
World,"A top Iranian cleric expressed optimism Friday that Iran #39;s nuclear case might not be referred to the United Nations Security Council, the official IRNA news agency reported."
World,"BEIJING A man with a knife broke into a high school dormitory and killed eight students in the deadliest of a series of such attacks at Chinese schools in recent months, the government said Friday."
World,"Prince Harry is making news again in Britain, with reports he had to return home from Argentina after shots were fired at the ranch where he was staying, and that there may have been a plot to kidnap him."
World,"BANDA ACEH, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia, who has vowed to end the conflict in Aceh Province, made his first visit there Friday against a backdrop of continued violence."
World,"A heavy quake rocked Indonesia #39;s Papua province killing at least 11 people and wounding 75. The quake destroyed 150 buildings, including churches, mosques and schools."
World,"US troops have found a massive weapons cache in the former rebel stronghold of Fallujah. As the grim toll in the fight for the ruined city passed 2000, Iraqi soldiers combing "
Sports," CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sports Network) - LeBron James, playing  his first game since suffering a facial fracture, scored a  game-high 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six  assists to lead Cleveland to a 94-83 win over the Bobcats at  Charlotte Coliseum."
World,"In 30 sorties on Monday, U.S. helicopters delivered more than 60,000 pounds of water, medical supplies and food."
Sci/Tech,"Even as the RIAA continues to sue downloaders of illegal music over file-sharing networks, some music companies are finally finding ways to use P2P to their advantage."
Sports, The IOC recommended Friday that Bulgaria's top Olympic official be expelled from the organization for unethical conduct.
Sports,Goran Eriksson has backed his under fire captain David Beckham to rediscover his best form. Midfielder Beckham received particular 
World,"A US Army 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment soldier scans the area through his rifle scope during a joint early morning raid on insurgent targets by Iraqi and US forces, during which 13 suspects were detained in Mosul, Iraq Friday, Nov. 26, 2004."
World,"A lieutenant of Iraq #39;s most feared insurgent leader, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, was captured this week, the country #39;s national security minister said Thursday, and "
Sports,"To me, the Thanksgiving holiday is the beginning of a six- week stretch filled with food, family and fun. A time to reflect about the things I #39;m thankful for as well as enjoy "
World,Algerian officials say they have arrested the leader of a radical Islamic group and killed his deputy.
Sports,ONE of Queensland golfer Rod Pampling #39;s principal endorsements is from a company that manufactures a flea treatment for dogs. He wore the Bayer cloth badge proudly on his chest yesterday while dusting down 
Sports,"The Vikings feared they would lose Matt Birk for much longer than they did earlier this season. With his pain resurfacing, he will likely be a gametime decision Sunday."
Business,"Americans stormed the nation #39;s shops on Friday after US Thanksgiving Day at the start of the holiday shopping season, lured by cut-price toys, consumer electronics and Santa."
Sci/Tech," Pig manure in Chile will keep neon lights glowing on Tokyo's Ginza in years to come. It's a grand north south tradeoff to slow global warming: You reduce your ""greenhouse gas"" emissions so I don't have to cut back on mine."
Sci/Tech, Marine researchers have discovered the deepest coral reef ever found in the United States in about 250 feet of water off the Florida coast.
World,"South African arms dealer Nick du Toit, who has been linked to Sir Mark Thatcher, was jailed for 34 years in Equatorial Guinea today for his part in a failed coup."
World,"The Fallujah assault has failed to secure any information leading to the possible arrest of key insurgent Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a US major has admitted."
Sci/Tech, The bad news: more tornadoes were reported in Kansas and the nation last year than at any time since records have been kept.
Sports,"So, you thought testing happened in front of empty grandstands? Not when the Renault F1 Team fan club is involved"
Business,"NEW YORK : Wall Street managed to end on a positive note Wednesday, brushing off fresh oil price spikes and disappointing economic news, including a surprise drop in consumer sentiment last month."
Business,"Jardine Lloyd Thompson Plc, the UK #39;s biggest publicly traded insurance broker, said Chief Executive Steve McGill quit and profit will decline this year because of a difficult #39; #39; second half."
Sci/Tech,Civil Servants have been reduced to writing out benefit claims by hand after what experts are calling the biggest crash in computer history.
Sports,  Newcastle achieved their first European success in France as a 4 0 win over Sochaux took the Premier League team to the top of UEFA Group D. A first half goal from Lee Bowyer and strikes 
World," Successful in pushing for restructuring of the nation's intelligence network, Sept. 11 families and investigators began pressing lawmakers on Monday to change the way Congress oversees the fight against terrorism."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Rod Pampling took a four-stroke lead in the 100th Australian Open on Friday, shooting his second straight 4-under 67."
Sports,"Vikings Pro Bowl center Matt Birk was downgraded from probable to out Thursday morning, while receiver Randy Moss took another step toward returning to action."
Sports, Newcastle United booked their place in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup but the latest round of group matches was overshadowed by another depressing outbreak of racism on European terraces.
World,"A MAN stabbed eight teenagers to death and injured four others after breaking into a school in central China Friday morning, teachers and local authorities said."
Business," The World Trade Organization (WTO) gave final approval on Friday to the European Union, Japan and others to hit the United States with some  #36;150 million in trade sanctions in a dispute over an illegal anti dumping law."
Business," U.S. money managers took the re election of President Bush as a cue to make a significant shift to stocks from bonds after months of hesitation, a new Reuters asset allocation poll shows."
Business," Cingular Wireless said on Friday it struck a deal to sell some assets to Alltel Corp.  for  #36;170 million in cash, a move that will help it meet the government's divestiture requirements stemming from its purchase of AT T Wireless."
Business," Americans stormed the nation's shops on Friday after U.S. Thanksgiving Day at the start of the holiday shopping season, lured by cut price toys, consumer electronics and Santa."
Business, The World Trade Organization approved strong sanctions Friday against the United States for legislation that allows US companies to receive some duties collected from foreign competitors.
Business,"Fiserv Inc., a provider of information technology services to the financial industry, on Friday said it is negotiating a deal to manage a proposed check-processing joint venture with three of Australia #39;s largest banks."
Sports,"Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk is hampered with possibly another hernia and is expected to miss Sunday #39;s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars."
Business,"Sometimes, the part-time jobs can lead to permanent positions. But for many seasonal workers, the job simply means income and nice discounts at a time of year when many people want the extra cash."
Business,"QXL Ricardo, the UK's version of internet auction site eBay, agrees to let its management take the company private."
Business,"Rising property prices are making the gap between rich and poor far worse, housing charity Shelter say."
World, The leader of an armed group which took over a police station in a southern Peruvian town three days ago and demanded the president's resignation made a fresh promise on Monday to surrender.
Sci/Tech," Fresno's airport is the first in the nation to use a Web based wireless system that relies on radar  #151; not the carriers  #151; for the flight information displayed in its terminals, airport officials said."
Business,"FIVE years ago, Carlos Ghosn, the pioneering chief of Nissan, demanded that the car maker #39;s main steel suppliers either cut their prices or risk losing its business."
Business,It #39;s going to be a little quieter outside of Target stores this holiday season. The company isn #39;t allowing the Salvation Army bell ringers outside its stores.
Business,"Mayban Unit Trust Bhd plans to double its total fund size to at least RM4bil by the middle of next year to capture a larger slice of the local fund management industry, said chief executive officer Shamsuddin Bahari."
Sports,  One of the fiercest rivalries in world football could be set to one side under possible plans for Premier League Liverpool and Everton to share a ground.
Sports,"French soccer star Zinedine Zidane has thrown his support behind Paris #39; campaign to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, the Paris bid committee said Friday."
World," A report by a watchdog agency alleges widespread abuse against gays in this Caribbean island, known for the slogan ""one love."""
World,"A mortar attack killed four employees of a British security firm and wounded 15 others in the Baghdad #39;s Green Zone, a fortified area that houses the US and Iraqi leadership, the company and British officials said Friday."
World," The United Nations has condemned the rebel capture of a town in Darfur province, saying it violates a cease fire agreement and jeopardizes the lives of tens of thousands of people who will not receive aid because of the fighting."
World,"Opposing sides in the disputed presidential elections are due to meet, outgoing president Leonid Kuchma says."
World,Top Palestinian political faction Fatah is to hold its first internal elections for 16 years next August.
World,Journalist Derek Pringle will refuse to sign a declaration that commits him to cover only cricket in Zimbabwe.
World,Two senior CIA officials are reported to have quit in the latest sign of turmoil within the US spy organisation.
World,A doctor is convicted of administering banned drugs to Juventus players in the 1990s.
World,The IOC wants suspended Olympic member Ivan Slavkov to be thrown out of the organisation.
World,Four employees of a British security firm are killed inside the high-security Green Zone in Baghdad.
Business,The dollar hit a record low against the euro for a fourth day running on Friday but rebounded swiftly as traders grew nervous about the possibility of central bank intervention.
Sci/Tech," TiVo Inc. pioneered digital video recording as a new way of watching television  #151; when you want it. Now it could be TV where you want it, too."
Sci/Tech,"Union leaders today called for an inquiry into a massive computer crash which disabled the government #39;s benefits system, forcing civil servants to write out giro cheques by hand."
Sci/Tech,"Authorities in Finland have warned their citizen against using Microsofts Internet Explorer 6, citing a serious security flaw within the browser."
Sci/Tech,"A potential gas source found on the moon #39;s surface could hold the key to meeting future energy demands as the earth #39;s fossil fuels dry up in the coming decades, scientists said."
Sci/Tech," Your next doctor could be keeping an eye on you from afar  #151; via a camera and a bank of computer screens. An expanding number of hospitals are adopting technology that allows critical care doctors and nurses to monitor dozens of patients at different hospitals simultaneously, much as an air traffic controller keeps track of several planes."
Sports,"Wales #39; Stephen Dodd shot a 2-under 70 in cold and rainy conditions Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the China Open, the first event of the 2005 PGA European Tour schedule."
Sports,"Kurt Barnes held a two-stroke lead Thursday after shooting a 6-under-par 65 in the first round of the Australian Open, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary."
Business,"The U.S. dollar hit a new all-time low against the euro Friday for the fourth straight day, pushing the European currency above \$1.33 amid concerns about the twin U.S. deficits and the lack of any central bank action to stop the dollar's decline."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. said Friday it has reached agreement with General Electric Co. on aircraft leasing and financing terms that will help the airline lower costs and reduce debt as it seeks to avoid liquidation. The airline will also have to do more cost cutting on its own.
Business,"Under a powdery gray Moscow sky, YUKOS employees trudged through the snow to work on Friday, fearful for the future but afraid to speak out against a government about to dismember the once-mighty oil firm."
Business,Fears of labor-related disruptions at US Airways failed to materialize at Pittsburgh or anywhere else in the airline #39;s travel system Wednesday as the nation #39;s busiest travel season began.
Business,"Apple Store customers in San Francisco test the iPod Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004. The iPod is one of the hot electronic items on the Christmas list of many a holiday shopper."
Business,Shares in the UK #39;s largest insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) have taken a tumble after the firm issued a profits warning.
Business," Hong Kong #39;s economy began a widely anticipated slowdown in the third quarter of 2004, according to official figures issued Friday, as consumers started to cut back on spending in the face of growing uncertainties."
World," Iran and European negotiators have apparently salvaged a deal committing Tehran to freezing all parts of a program that can make nuclear weapons grade uranium, diplomats said Friday."
World," JASPER, Alta. (CP)   A man from British Columbia is facing charges after a large bull elk was illegally shot and killed in Jasper National Park."
Sci/Tech,"Dutch electronics firm Philips has joined forces with UK electrical retailer Dixons Group to launch Philips-Freeline, a range of home entertainment personal computers in Europe."
Sci/Tech,The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) launched a space observatory named Swift last week to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions that astronomers believe represent the birth screams of black holes.
Sci/Tech,US boffins are developing mobile phones which learn user #39;s daily habits so that they can become  quot;mobile digital secretaries quot;.
Sports,"All eyes will be on Tatiana Golovin of France when she faces Anastasia Myskina in the Fed Cup final on Saturday. The Moscow-born 16-year-old has returned to Russia for the first time this week, and will play "
Sports,"Despite a hip injury, Chinese golfer Zhang Lianwei shot a three-under par 69 in his first round of the Volvo China Open in Shanghai."
Sports,"South Korea #39;s Eun-yong Yang shot a 3-over 75 in difficult conditions Friday on the rainy and windswept Jungmun course to take the second-round lead in the Shinhan Korea Golf Championship, which is sanctioned by the PGA Tour."
Sports,"Sir Alex Ferguson is asking his players to use the next five weeks to lay the foundations for a New Year title push. United play six league matches between now and the turn of the year, and Ferguson wants "
World,"Four former Gurkhas working for a London-based security firm were killed in an attack in Baghdad, the Foreign Office said today. The attack, in which around 15 other "
World,Heads of state from French-speaking nations are gathering in the west African nation of Burkina Faso for a two-day summit to discuss the crisis in Ivory Coast.
World,"A summit of French-speaking nations will now concentrate on the civil war in Ivory Coast, ministers say."
World,A Saudi woman has been offered a contract as the country's first female aircraft pilot.
Business,"The union representing flight attendants on Friday said it mailed more than 5,000 strike authorization ballots to its members employed by US Airways as both sides continued talks that are expected to stretch through the weekend."
Business,"SYDNEY: Australia #39;s biggest supermarket operator Woolworths Ltd said yesterday it sees its liquor sales this financial year rising to \$A3.5 billion, including its recent acquisition in Queensland, from \$A2.1 billion in fiscal 2004."
Sci/Tech,"IT is official - the VHS home video format will share the fate of its one-time competitor Betamax and go the way of the dinosaur. All over the world, Video Home System - which lets people record and watch "
Sports,Manager Rafael Benitez is opposed to Liverpool sharing their proposed new stadium with city rivals Everton. Officials from the two Premier League clubs 
Sports,A Juventus team doctor was convicted Friday for administering banned substances to players on the famed Italian soccer team during the 1990s.
Business," With the rise of the euro fast becoming a threat to economic recovery in the 12 country eurozone, calls are growing for the European Central Bank to clip the single currency's wings, either by direct intervention or a cut in interest rates."
Business,A decision on whether to suspend the EU antitrust ruling against Microsoft will be taken between 18 and 20 December. The testimonies brought against Microsoft by Novell and the Computer and Communications 
Business, Shares of Husky Energy Inc. rose more than four per cent on Friday amid talk of a takeover of the Calgary based oil company by the Chinese government.
Business,"If youre reading this, congratulations! You have survived Black Friday, the retail worlds nickname for the day after Thanksgiving."
Business,  British insurer Jardine Lloyd Thompson (UK:JLT) saw its shares fall almost 16 percent after it warned it expects fiscal year pretax profit to fall below market estimates and its chief executive quit.
Business,"NEW DELHI (AFP) - The rift in India #39;s Ambani family which controls India #39;s biggest private enterprise group Reliance deepened as elder brother Mukesh rejected his younger brother #39;s objections to a change in their management roles, a report said."
Business,The countrys economic managers on Friday announced a tremendously improved economic outlook for the country this year owing to improved revenue collection that could trim the P197-billion 
Sci/Tech, Owners of pirated copies of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP operating system can trade them in for the real thing as part of a bid by the software giant to fight counterfeiting.
Sci/Tech, Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival services where trading of music and movies remains unfettered.
Sci/Tech," City officials hope there are people willing to pay plenty of money to own a vintage Playboy Bunny costume, toss green dye into the Chicago River or throw a dinner party prepared by Oprah Winfrey's chef."
Sci/Tech," Face it, shopaholics    the Internet drains much of the fun out of holiday shopping and replaces it with ice cold efficiency. Who wouldn't rather stroll through Neiman Marcus or Best Buy with their best buddy than sit solo in front of a computer, eyeballing page after page of tiny pictures showing what you could reach out and touch at real malls?"
Sci/Tech," Sony, the world's largest consumer electronics group, is having trouble meeting soaring demand for flat televisions as its assembly lines did not gear up quickly enough, a senior official said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,  Owners of pirated copies of Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows XP operating system can trade them in for the real thing as part of a bid by the software giant to fight counterfeiting.
Sci/Tech,"After an absence of a decade, Philips Electronics is making personal computers again, the company said on Thursday. The Netherlands-based electronics conglomerate, which abandoned the "
Sci/Tech,"After more than two weeks of investigating the IFRAME Bofra exploit, Microsoft has yet to announce when it will be able to fix the problem."
Sci/Tech, Japan's top cellphone operator NTT DoCoMo said it will stop offering second generation service by 2012 as third generation (3G) technology featuring Internet and real time video goes mainstream.
Sports,Sports minister Richard Caborn says he has been asked to convene a meeting between Liverpool and neighbours Everton over sharing a new stadium.
Sports,The tour is going ahead after a ban on several British journalists was lifted but the first of five one-day matches had to be called off.
Sports,Setting their sights on the ultimate European club prize may be an honorable quest but not when at the expense of the Bundesliga title they already hold.
World," EU countries reiterated that they intended to press ahead with the construction of a pioneering nuclear energy project in France if talks with Japan, which also wants to host the facility, fail to reach a conclusion, EU sources said."
World,"Firebrand uprising leader Marwan Barghouthi has decided to run for Palestinian President from his Israeli jail cell, says an official of his Fatah faction."
Sci/Tech," The European wind energy industry, thriving as climate change tops the global agenda, says it could eventually supply all the continent's electricity, but must first overcome public resistance over eyesore turbines."
World," The government needs to do a better job monitoring and inspecting hazardous materials shipped aboard airlines, according to a report released Friday by the Transportation Department's inspector general."
Sci/Tech," Even in death, the 17 year cicadas made their mark. Their decaying carcasses gave a super size boost in nutrients to forest soil and stimulated seed and nitrogen production in a plant important to the forest ecosystem, researchers reported in Friday's issue of the journal Science."
World,"Motorists suffer daily traffic jams because the Highways Agency has been slow in tackling the problem, a report says."
Sports,"Wizards coach Eddie Jordan was hospitalized Thursday after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his left leg, the team said."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Review</strong> Stuck between rock, hard place?"
World," Pakistani authorities have banned an issue of Newsweek magazine for publishing material they said was offensive to Islam, local media reported Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Installation bugs barely dent the greatness of Half-Life 2, says reviewer James Bregman."
World,Several leading Iraqi political parties call for national elections scheduled for 30 January to be delayed.
Sci/Tech,"Digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. has long promised ""TV Your Way."" But the company's plans for pop-up ads and restrictions on copying have sparked worries that the service may be eroding consumer control in favor of Hollywood and advertiser interests."
Sci/Tech,Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file-swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival services where trading of music and movies remains unfettered.
Sci/Tech,"wheel drive vehicles are so polluting they should carry a cigarette style health warning, a think tank says."
Business,"Shares of Husky Energy Inc., a Canadian oil and natural-gas producer controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, surged after a newspaper reported that the Chinese government is in talks to buy the company."
Business,"Jardine Lloyd Thompson Plc, the UK #39;s biggest publicly traded insurance broker, said Chief Executive Steve McGill quit and profit will decline this year because of a difficult #39; #39; second half."
Sports,The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the two-Test ban on Sourav Ganguly which was slapped on him for slow over rate during the India-Pakistan match on November 13.
Sports,Midfielder Lee Hendrie will return from a one-match suspension to the Aston Villa starting line-up against Manchester City in the Barclays Premiership tomorrow.
World, Police were on Friday hunting for a man who broke into a high school dormitory in central China and hacked eight pupils to death in the bloodiest of a series of knife attacks at Chinese schools in recent months.
World,"Myanmar #39;s military government says it has released thousands of people from jail as promised, but there appeared few political prisoners among those emerging from Yangon #39;s notorious Insein prison."
Business,"NEW DELHI: The real reasons behind the discord between the two Ambani brothers are slowly coming to light. At the core is the agenda of a Reliance Industries board meeting that took place on July 27, 04, and "
Business," Improved revenue flows and increased electricity tariffs are likely to help the Philippines keep well within the 2004 budget and consolidated public sector deficit targets, officials said."
Business,"The Bank of Mexico tightened its monetary policy Friday for the eighth time this year, pushing up local interest rates to counter rising inflation expectations."
Sci/Tech,A routine software upgrade of desktop PCs at the Department of Work and Pensions has left 80 of the ministry #39;s computers unable to send or receive e-mails.
Sci/Tech,"On 20 November 2004, a major malicious-code attack emerged targeting European Web sites via banner ads. This two-step attack exploits two previously identified security vulnerabilities: the Bofra (or IFRAME "
Sci/Tech,Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are testing a cellphone system that turns your ordinary phone into a true companion/advisor.
Sci/Tech,"Although Microsoft has nearly 90 of the browser market, its share is down a full five points since May of this year. Mozilla Firefox is doing the damage, with 5.6 million copies downloaded in the last two weeks."
Sci/Tech,"The National Space Society today hailed Congress on its foresight to fully fund the NASA budget for FY2005. The budget, which allocates \$16.2 billion to the agency, means that NASA will be full speed ahead "
Sports,"The International Cricket Council on Friday revoked a two-Test ban on Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, enabling him to lead his country in the second and final test against South Africa starting next week, officials said."
World,The World Food Program announced on Thursday that it was forced to cease its food relief operations in most of the Sudanese state of North Darfur due to the renewed clashes in the war-torn region.
World,"Agra, Nov 26 : Strict security arrangements have been put in place for night viewing of the Taj Mahal tomorrow and Sunday following the Supreme Court #39;s decision to allow opening of the monument of love on moonlit nights."
Business,"The World Trade Organization has authorized seven countries to levy multi-million dollar sanctions on US imports. A spokesman in Geneva Friday said the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea "
Business,Treasury prices sank on Friday as reports the Chinese authorities might be shedding some of their US debt holdings sparked fears of broader selling from Asian central banks.
Business,"A top European court has summoned all the parties involved in the European Union #39;s antitrust case against Microsoft to a meeting in Luxembourg on Thursday after two prominent opponents of Microsoft withdrew from the proceedings, a court official has said."
Business,"Worldwide semiconductor sales rose a scant 1.5 percent in October, to \$18.8 billion from \$18.5 billion in September, as many chip users pared bloated inventories, the Semiconductor Industry Association said on Friday."
Business,"Stocks inched higher on Friday in lackluster post-Thanksgiving trading, helped by steel producers amid concerns of a steel shortage and retailers as consumers piled into "
Business,"The Swiffer SweepVac, a battery-operated vacuum cleaner distributed by Procter  amp; Gamble Co., is being voluntarily recalled due to a smoke and fire risk, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Friday."
Business,"WR Grace  amp; Co. (GRA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it was likely to be indicted during the first quarter of 2005 by a federal grand jury investigating its former vermiculite "
Business,"  The Salvation Army is preparing for what may be its leanest holiday kettle drive, because Target stores won #39;t allow the bell ringers back this year."
Business,"Americans stormed the nation #39;s shops the day after Thanksgiving, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, lured by cut-price toys and consumer electronics."
Business,"NEW YORK, November 26 (newratings.com) - Alltel Corporation (AT.NYS) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets from Cingular Wireless for \$170 million in cash, while the two companies have agreed to swap partnership interests in "
Business,"Despite passage of the 1994 Child Safety Protection Act, hazardous toys can still be found on toy store shelves across the country, according to a nationwide toy safety survey released by the US Public Interest Research Group (US PIRG)."
Sci/Tech,"  The government needs to do a better job monitoring and inspecting hazardous materials shipped aboard airlines, according to a report released Friday by the Transportation Department #39;s inspector general."
Sci/Tech,"The report confirms that the Arctic, as a whole, and particularly the Canadian Arctic, is warming, at a rate almost twice that of lower latitudes and that the warming will accelerate in the decades to come."
Sci/Tech,"Japanese mobile giant DoCoMo has turned to mmO2 to offer its i-mode data service, according to sources. Reuters reports a source confirming a basic agreement to launch the service following mmO2 #39;s CEO Peter "
Sports,"Justin Langer #39;s most treasured piece of memorabilia is a photograph of the Hobart scoreboard on one cloudy afternoon in 2001. The archetypal Aussie scrapper, Langer is particularly "
Sports,Arsene Wenger has responded to Gus Hiddink #39;s suggestion that he is a moaner by accusing the Dutchman of letting emotion get the better of him.
Sports,"Memphis Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown talks to a reporter after a workout Jan. 8, 2004, in Seattle. Brown retired as coach of the Grizzlies on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, due to health reasons."
Sports,  Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to rule out a move for Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe though he admires the talent of the young England star.
World,Hopes of a breakthrough in the Northern Ireland peace process rose on Friday as George W. Bush personally intervened to try to persuade the warring factions to strike a historic power-sharing deal.
World,based security firm which employed four former Gurkhas killed in a rocket attack on their compound in Baghdad tonight paid tribute to them as brave and professional individuals.
World,"PRINCE Harry has flown home from Argentina amid allegations that his behaviour had sparked an extraordinary plot to kidnap him. According to reports, officials were so concerned that they called British Embassy "
World,"Two federal police agents were discovered wounded but alive on Friday near Cancun, a day after nine other people in the area were found slain in what appeared to be drug-related violence."
World,Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Friday that Australia is unlikely to sign a non-aggression treaty with the members of the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN).
Business," Bankrupt US Airways Group Inc.. said Friday it has reached a new aircraft lease and financing deal with General Electric Co.  that could extend the carrier's lifeline further into next year, if it could quickly secure new cost cuts."
Business," Although Wal Mart prefers to handle labor negotiations directly with individual employees, the world's largest retailer does not have a global anti union policy, a company spokeswoman said Friday."
Business,"Holiday shoppers, intent on finding bargains, descended on the Washington region's malls this morning, joining a nationwide shopping spree that has come to be known as Black Friday."
Business,"The Russian oil giant Yukos said today that its management was putting together an emergency plan to continue running the company for a few months, even after the auction of its prize asset in December."
Sports," Claims by more former Ohio State football players that tutors wrote papers for them and fans arranged easy jobs don't indicate NCAA violations because the university didn't sanction or arrange the help, an athletics department spokesman said Friday."
Sports, A threat made against Toronto Raptors guard Vince Carter caused the team to increase security at last Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks.
Sports," No. 23 Oklahoma State has a plan to halt Texas Tech's prolific passing attack. ""Being in position and bringing them down where they catch it, or breaking the ball out of the receiver's hands,"" Cowboys coach Les Miles said. ""Couple that with getting a pass rush, and that is what we worked on this past week."""
Business,"US retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Toys R #39; #39; Us Inc. opened as early as 5 am, greeted by lines of customers waiting to buy discounted merchandise including \$17.99 DVD players as the holiday-shopping season began."
Sports,"Police in Michigan said a fourth member of the Indiana Pacers was involved in the fight with fans last week. Authorities said reserve center David Harrison, punched an elderly man in the stands."
World,"Prince Harry, the younger son of Britain #39;s Prince Charles, returned home yesterday from a private stay in Argentina amid reports that he had cut his stay short after shots were fired not far from his lodgings."
World,"An angry mob of Australian Aborigines burned a police station and court house Friday on a remote island that has been rocked by unrest since an indigenous man died in police custody, police said."
Business,The US dollar hit a record low against the euro and a nearly five-year low versus the yen after a mainland business newspaper appeared at first glance to confirm the market #39;s worst fears - that China was dumping US Treasuries.
Business,"NEW YORK, November 26 (newratings.com) - The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) expects global semiconductor sales to remain sequentially flat in the current quarter, while reiterating its forecasts of at least 28 y/y growth in worldwide chip "
Business,"US stocks eked out small gains on Friday, buoyed by steel producers amid concerns about a shortage of the metal, and retailers, as consumers shopped hard on so-called  quot;Black Friday quot; -- considered the start of the traditional holiday "
Sports,"Moscow, Russia (Sports Network) - Russia and France will meet for the Fed Cup title this weekend at Krylatskoe Ice Stadium in a rematch of last year #39;s semifinals."
Sports,INDIANAPOLIS Some high school athletic administrators are saying that sportsmanship took a beating in the Indiana Pacers #39; brawl with rowdy fans in Detroit.
World,Seventeen political parties on Friday demanded postponement of the Jan. 30 elections for at least six months until the government is capable of securing polling places.
World,"Indonesia #39;s recently-elected president has visited the country #39;s war-torn province of Aceh, the scene of one of Asia #39;s longest-running separatist rebellions."
World," Several Iraqi political parties on Friday called on the interim government to postpone the January national election for at least six months, until the safety of voters can be guaranteed."
World,An angry mob of nearly 300 Aborigines who went on the rampage on an island off the Queensland coast today burnt down a police station and threatened to kill its officers as well as several local council officials.
World,"A week after a top American general said the offensive in Fallujah had  quot;broken the back of the insurgency quot; in Iraq, guerrillas are still fighting hard, and US troops are scrambling to stamp out new waves of attacks."
Sports,"Russia and France swept to 5-0 wins Thursday at the Fed Cup semifinals in Moscow, setting up a meeting for the title in the Saturday-Sunday final."
World,"LIBREVILLE, 26 November (IRIN) - A South African mercenary was found guilty Friday of leading a failed coup against the president of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea and sentenced to 34 years in jail, police and court sources said."
World," On the eve of taking office, the most watched new arrival in the nation's capital says it's way too early to talk about his place in history."
Business,The World Trade Organization has authorized punitive sanctions against US exports ranging from lobsters to crane trucks because Washington has failed to repeal the so-called Byrd amendment.
Business,"The euro surged to a new high against the US dollar for the fourth straight day Friday, although the greenback rose off its low point."
Business,"SEOUL: Shares in Posco hit a lifetime high early on Friday, after Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor sought more steel shipments from the worlds fifth-largest steel maker."
World," TORONTO (CP)   It has been more than a week without word from the 150 Canadians listed as missing in Asia's tsunami disaster, but Prime Minister Paul Martin says he continues to hold out hope that some will be found alive."
Business, The Salvation Army of Minnesota and North Dakota is preparing for a fight to reach its fundraising goals this holiday season after Target Stores announced this fall that it won #39;t allow bellringers outside its doors.
Business,"TORONTO (AFP) - China #39;s government has launched a new bid to buy Canadian oil and gas giant Husky Energy Inc. from Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka Shing, a report said."
Sci/Tech,"Early this month, several Web sites began offering software promising ringtones and screensavers for certain cell phones. But those who downloaded the software "
Sports,Chelsea have followed Tottenham in pouring cold water on rumours that England striker Jermain Defoe was set for a switch across London.
Sports,"Freshman receiver BJ Dennard has two relatives, best friend who are or were ASU players. University of Arizona receiver BJ Dennard has maroon and gold in his blood, but he will be wearing a blue Wildcats jersey for the game today."
Business,MUMBAI: The redrawing of lines of authority in Reliance seems to have sparked off the current discord between the two Ambani brothers.
Sports,Justin Langer has defended his Australian opening batting partner Matthew Hayden #39;s decision not to walk after hitting a catch back to New Zealand bowler Paul Wiseman on day one of the second Test in Adelaide yesterday.
Sports,"TUCSON, Arizona (Ticker) -- No. 20 Arizona State tries to post its first three-game winning streak over Pac-10 Conference rival Arizona in 26 years when they meet Friday."
Sports,The University of Missouri Board of Curators today voted unanimously to rename the former Paige Sports Arena on the Columbia campus to Mizzou Arena.
World,Iraq #39;s elections were thrown into renewed doubt only days after the interim government won international backing for its decision to hold the poll at the end of January.
World,Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson has admitted he underestimated the situation on Palm Island in north Queensland in the lead-up to yesterday #39;s riots.
World,"26 November 2004 - The United Nations emergency feeding agency said today that the security situation in western Sudans Darfur region was deteriorating rapidly with 300,000 displaced people cut off from all aid following a rebel attack earlier this "
World,AGRA: Strict security arrangements have been put in place for night viewing of the Taj Mahal tomorrow and Sunday following the Supreme Court #39;s decision to allow opening of the monument of love on moonlit nights.
World," President Bush tried to help break a deadlock in the Northern Ireland peace process on Friday, telephoning Protestant leader Ian Paisley as negotiations ground on in London and Belfast."
World," Chinese police have detained a man who they say murdered eight teenagers and injured four others in a school dormitory overnight, state press said."
World," The United Nations is sending extra peacekeepers to Congo's North Kivu province, which will improve security in the area after Rwanda threatened to carry out a strike against rebels operating on Congolese soil, a U.N. spokesman said on Wednesday."
World,Seoul is criticised by the IAEA but escapes referral to the UN Security Council over secret nuclear experiments.
Business,"Barry Virkler tosses an apple while sorting Cortland apples before they are put in cold storage at North Star Orchards Tuesday, Sept."
Sports," Marquis Daniels had a block, a steal and three straight assists in a just over a two minute span in the fourth quarter Friday, helping push the Dallas Mavericks to a 92 83 win over the Portland Trail Blazers that ended a three game losing streak."
Sports, Dajuan Wagner often wonders how so many things went wrong at once.
Sports,Hubie Brown appeared at a news conference Friday but did not elaborate on the health issues that led to his retirement as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sports,A threat made against Toronto Raptors guard Vince Carter caused the team to increase security at last Wednesday #39;s game against the New York Knicks.
World,Ivory Coast angrily pulled out of a summit of French-speaking countries on Friday after police in the host nation Burkina Faso confiscated 
Sci/Tech,"Not for the first time does Internet Explorer users got a warning from a government organization. US-CERT released similar warnings in June this year, following a malware attack, which affected Internet Explorer "
Sports, The Toronto police are taking a threat made against Vince Carter seriously. Toronto Police Detective Sgt. Sneddon of the 52 Division told Sportsnet.
Sports,Ohio State wants to interview former players who have corroborated Maurice Clarett #39;s allegations of improprieties within the football program.
Sports, Detroit Lions kick returner Eddie Drummond will miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his shoulder blade during Thursday #39;s 41 9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Sports,Olympic silver medalist and 2002 world champion Irina Slutskaya presented an almost flawless program to take the lead after the short program at the Cup of Russia on Friday.
Business," President Bush pledged on Friday to work with Congress to comply with a WTO ruling in a row over payment of anti dumping duties to U.S. companies, and said he expected the trade body to hold Europe to account over ""unfair"" subsidies to aircraft maker Airbus ."
Business,"They lined up in Georgia, braved the cold in Connecticut, and tried to stay awake in Chicago. From coast to coast shoppers rushed to the stores -- and they were enthusiastic in Seattle."
Business,Natural gas utility AGL Resources Inc. on Friday said the Securities and Exchange Commission approved its purchase of financially troubled NUI Corp.
Sports," Allen Iverson stole an inbound pass, drove down the court and made a layup at the buzzer, giving the Philadelphia 76ers a 116 114 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday."
Sports,Manchester United is confident they can catch up nine points on Premier League leader Chelsea. First they have to win their third match in a row for the first time this season.
Sports," Former New York Yankees hitting coach Rick Down was hired for the same job by the Mets on Friday, reuniting him with new manager Willie Randolph."
World,"Leading Iraqi political groups are calling on the interim government to delay national elections scheduled for January 30, because of ongoing violence in the country."
Business,"CHATHAM, Ont. - A plan to make Ontario gas more ecologically friendly by containing at least five per cent ethanol won #39;t mean all pumps provincewide are serving up cleaner gas, Premier Dalton McGuinty admitted Friday."
Business,"Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage."
Business," Japan's Nikkei average was down 0.19  percent by mid morning on Tuesday, the first trading day of  2005, as investors grabbed profits in Mizuho Financial Group  and other major banks that had made strong gains late last  year."
Sci/Tech,"Like millions of computer users, Bob Davis found out the hard way that Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer has security flaws.  quot;My computer was taken over with viruses and spyware and so, unfortunately, I had to reformat my entire hard drive, quot; Davis said."
Sports,"At 36, Jeff Agoos comes east to the MetroStars, a team that gave up the most goals in the M.L.S. last season."
Sports," Annika Sorenstam is mixing it up with the men again, and this time the competition includes Tiger Woods. Sorenstam and Woods will play against each other for the first time when they tee off Saturday in the Skins Game at the Trilogy Golf Club in the middle of the desert."
World," As Iraq's Sunni Muslims ponder boycotting the Jan. 30 election and some press for a delay, the majority Shiite Muslims face another threat to their expected victory: a split in Shiite ranks that could cost them the chance to dominate the next parliament."
World," Crocodiles with huge teeth filled mouths lie in the sand and slap their snouts on the edge of sulfur springs, greeting worshippers who journey to the Mango Pir shrine on the outskirts of Pakistan's volatile port city Karachi."
World," HALIFAX (CP)   Giving family doctors more support by spreading out the burden of primary care is crucial to reforming Canada's health care system, says the head of a council evaluating nationwide efforts to improve medicare."
Sci/Tech," Like a lot of frequent travelers, Kevin Pollard relies on the Internet to save money on airfares, hotel rooms and rental cars. The quest generally took him to the Web's most popular travel sites  #151; Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia  #151; until he discovered a new breed of specialty search engines that promise to dig up even better bargains."
Sci/Tech, The next chapter in the global legal battle between the recording industry and file sharing services is due to unfold here Monday when the owners of the hugely popular Kazaa software go on trial on civil copyright infringement charges.
World," Crime may not pay, but blowing the whistle on companies that swindle the government sure can. Jim Alderson got  #36;20 million in one settlement and split  #36;100 million with another whistleblower in a related case, both involving Medicare fraud by the nation's largest for profit hospital chain and a company it acquired."
Sci/Tech," Mike Lazaridis and James L. Balsillie, the co CEOs of Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM.) (RIM), have plenty of reason to feel on top of the world. After 20 years spent in the quiet university town of Waterloo, Ont., developing technology to deliver wireless e mail, their BlackBerry gizmo is an outright phenom. What the iPod is to mobile music lovers, the BlackBerry is to workers on the go. For the fiscal year ending in February, company sales should more than double, to  #36;1. ..."
Sci/Tech, Open source leader Eric Raymond spells out his objections to Sun President Jonathan Schwartz's contention that the Java Community Process is truer to open source ideas than is Linux.
Sci/Tech," A short distance from Spindletop oil field, the site of the gusher that triggered the Texas oil rush more than a century ago, scientists have found a purpose for the long disused underground reservoirs    as storage for the pollution emitted by burning fossil fuels."
Sports,"Allen Iverson stole an inbound pass, drove down the court and made a layup at the buzzer, giving the Philadelphia 76ers a 116-114 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday."
Sports,"  The New York Mets hired former New York Yankees hitting coach Rick Down for the same job on Friday, reuniting him with new manager Willie Randolph."
Sports,"The University of Missouri renamed its new sports arena with the school nickname Friday, just days after the original namesake, a 22-year-old Wal-Mart heiress, was accused of academic cheating at another college."
Sports,This weekend sees one of the big games of Serie A - a Milan-Turin clash between Inter and Juventus. Both sides are doing well in the Champions League -ut Juve lead the way in Serie A. Goal.
World,"Mahmoud Abbas #39;s nomination for Palestinian Authority president received a boost from reports that a jailed Fatah party leader, Marwan Barghouti, wouldn #39;t challenge his bid and had endorsed his candidacy."
World,Iraq #39;s electoral commission said it will examine Saturday a request by 15 leading political parties for the Jan. 30 elections to be postponed by six months.
World,"LONDON, Nov. 26. - Prince Harry arrived home from Argentina today amid media reports that shots were fired at the ranch where he was staying."
Business," Swishing around the house with a battery operated Swiffer vacuum cleaner could really fire up your housework, maker Procter  amp; Gamble Co."
Business,The South African company Gold Fields Limited announced Friday that the New York Stock Exchange has suspended trading in its stock.
Sports,"Commissioner Bud Selig returned from a vacation and promptly cleared one item off his desk, approving the Yankees' trade with the Diamondbacks for Randy Johnson."
Sports,"Lincoln, NE (Sports Network) - Bobby Purify ran for 130 yards with a touchdown and Joel Klatt threw for 222 yards with a score, as Colorado kept its Big 12 title hopes alive and sent Nebraska to its first losing season in 43 years with a 26-20 victory in "
World,"NEW DELHI, Nov. 26. - In a major thrust to Indias Look East policy, Dr Manmohan Singh will leave for Laos on Sunday to attend the 3rd India-Asean summit scheduled to be held in Vientiane on 30 November."
Sci/Tech,Computer criminals are making phishing more potent by automating attacks. Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) analysts reckon fraudsters are using automated tools and botnets to ramp up attacks.
Sci/Tech,"Some of the largest anti-virus companies have virtually ignored the spyware problem because there is no profit incentive for them to do otherwise. Meanwhile, spyware companies make millions."
Business," The World Trade Organization on Friday approved lists of US products on which Japan, five other countries and the European Union plan to levy punitive tariffs in retaliation for a US failure to repeal an illegal antidumping measure."
Business,"Kelsey Reynoso, a two-year-old girl, looks at toys in a catalog, as her family lines outside the KB Toys store inside the Glendale Galeria mall Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in Glendale, Calif."
Business,"Psychiatric Solutions Inc., an operator of mental health hospitals, said Friday that it registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer 3 million common shares."
Sports," Their right guard went down early in training camp, and their star inside linebacker followed shortly after that. The veteran quarterback joined the injury list two games into the season, and their Pro Bowl nose tackle, top cornerback and best running back followed."
Sports," Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Montae Reagor could feel the weariness long before Thursday's game at Detroit. The constant hits, the barrage of meetings, the quick pivots from game plan to game plan had already worn down his body and mind."
Sci/Tech,"UDAIPUR: A potential gas source found on the moons surface could hold the key to meeting future energy demands as the earths fossil fuels dry up in the coming decades, scientists said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Short of an actual prize, one of the most coveted handouts at this years Grammy Awards, Academy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards was the iPod music player stashed in celebrity goody bags."
Sci/Tech," quot; #39;Chang #39;e quot; #39;, is one of the most talked about names among the Chinese, this is not only because it is the name of a beautiful angel in ancient Chinese legend, who is living in the moon, but more importantly, it has become a code name of the moon- probing "
Sports, Shaky special teams helped cost punter Sean Landeta his job with the St. Louis Rams.
Sports,"On a day made in heaven for batsmen, Stephen Fleming called wrong at the toss and all Ricky Ponting had to do was unleash hell. One down in the two-Test series, New Zealand needed "
Sports,"Coping with another inept offensive showing, the Chicago Bears were ready to change quarterbacks again Friday, while trying to patch up an injury-depleted line."
Sports, The Philadelphia 76ers on Friday placed guard Kevin Ollie on the injured list with a lower back strain and activated guard Aaron McKie.
Sports,"Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, has voiced his opposition to the idea of Liverpool and Everton sharing a ground. Benitez feels that fans would lose their sense of identity with a club if they shared with their neighbours."
World,The call for a six-month postponement of elections planned for Jan. 30 gives a boost to a movement largely led by Sunni Arabs.
World,"The Myanmar government released about 500 prisoners from the notorious Insein Prison Friday, witnesses said. There was no immediate word, however, on whether political detainees were among them."
Sports," Matt Leinart became a Notre Dame fan at age 8, when the movie ""Rudy"" was released."
Sci/Tech,Shoppers in America spend more than \$6 billion a year on video games according to a Software Association survey. Holiday sales bring an extra boost to game 
Business,"Sales on America's busiest shopping day of the year could exceed last year, retail experts believe."
Business,"The European Union, Japan and Canada won permission from the World Trade Organization to levy tariffs on US goods to retaliate for a law that has given American companies \$750 million in customs imposed on foreign competitors."
Sports,"ASPEN, Colorado (CP) - Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen charged down the hill on the final stretch of her second run and edged Sweden #39;s Anja Paerson by 0.09 seconds for her first World Cup giant slalom title on Friday."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson locks horns with his former captain Bryan Robson on Saturday as he bids to end a memorable week on winning note.
Sports,"Heavily favored Saint Liam repelled the challenges of Perfect Drift and Seek Gold in the stretch and pulled away to victory in the \$558,000 Clark Handicap (gr."
World," The youngsters who sang the chorus in ""The Wall"" may be pushing middle age today, but they stand to collect a tidy little sum for their vocal contribution to the Pink Floyd rock opera."
World," The United Nations is failing to protect millions of people displaced by conflict in Sudan's Darfur region and violence in other hotspots around the world, a U.N. report said Friday."
World, Iran and Europe continued efforts to see whether Tehran could unconditionally respect a commitment to freeze any nuclear fuel cycle work that could be diverted to produce atomic weapons.
World,"EL-FASHIR, Sudan Just two weeks after the Sudanese authorities and their guerrilla enemies signed a pledge to restore security and broaden access to aid groups, a fresh surge of violence is engulfing Darfur."
World," U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins was released from military jail on Saturday after serving 25 days for abandoning his squadron in 1965 and defecting to North Korea, where he lived for nearly four decades."
World," EDMONTON (CP)   Canadians sent to observe elections in Ukraine saw campaign tents fire bombed and heard of voters being roughed up while trying to cast ballots, says the Edmonton lawyer who headed up a monitoring project."
World," The World Trade Organization imposed penalties Friday on U.S. exports ranging from apples to textiles, escalating a trade dispute the Bush administration has struggled to defuse by unsuccessfully urging Congress to repeal legislation aimed at protecting American steelmakers."
World," A sampling of top settlements under the False Claims Act, a law designed to stop fraud in government procurement contracts, and the whistleblowers who helped the government win the awards, and helping themselves as well."
Business,"WASHINGTON: The United States said on Friday it will adhere to its international obligations on anti-dumping efforts, after the World Trade Organization gave seven trading powers, including the European Union, a final green light to levy multimillion "
Business, CIBC revealed Friday that it learned last month that faxes containing sensitive customer information were allegedly still arriving at a US junkyard two years after the bank thought the problem had been fixed.
Business,Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. stock jumped to its highest level in nearly four years on Friday following a steady climb spurred by Kmart Holding Corp.
Sci/Tech,"A MASSIVE computer crash at the Department of Work and Pensions has blocked payments of vital benefits to terminally-ill claimants, Tories claimed today."
Sports,"Darren Fletcher is determined to show Sir Alex Ferguson that he is worthy of a Manchester United place at any stage of the season, not just the end."
Sports,Liverpool and Everton have scheduled talks with the Government about the possibility of sharing a new stadium. With both clubs looking to relocate and the Reds having started planning for the construction 
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia 76ers guard Aaron McKie was activated from the injured list prior to Friday afternoon #39;s contest against the Washington Wizards."
Sports,CRICKET Australia cannot rule out withdrawing the invitation for the West Indies to play in this summer #39;s one-day tournament if the players #39; contract dispute is not settled.
Sports,"American Bode Miller was fastest in Friday #39;s final training for the first downhill of the Alpine World Cup season. Miller, winner of the season opening giant "
Sports,_ The sports arena at the University of Missouri-Columbia is no longer named after Wal-Mart heiress Elizabeth Paige Laurie. The board of curators for the four-campus University of Missouri 
World,"A man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of eight boys stabbed as they slept in a dormitory, Chinese officials have said."
World,"FOUR former Gurkhas working for a British security firm have been killed in a rocket attack in Baghdad, one of the deadliest strikes so far on the capitals high-security Green Zone."
World,"A man is arrested in China on suspicion of stabbing to death eight pupils at a school, officials say."
World,Police are considering interviewing Ian Huntley about comments he is said to have made on the Soham murders.
Business," Scrambling to deal with a potentially serious breach of client privacy, CIBC said late Friday it is ordering all employees to stop using the bank #39;s internal fax system to send customer information between branches or offices."
Sci/Tech,"Industry eyes are turning toward Oz as more than 50 lawyers begin waging a courtroom battle over Kazaa, the peer-to-peer technology owned by Australia-based Sharman Networks "
Sci/Tech,"WHEN it comes to stylish electronic gadgets, few companies make them like Apple Computer Inc. The Apple Power Book G4 range of professional-standard notebook computers, instantly identifiable "
World,"US soldiers patrol in Fallujah, Iraq, Friday Nov. 26 2004. In Fallujah, insurgents ambushed US troops as they entered a home during house-to-house searches in the former rebel bastion, killing two Marines "
Business,"HIGHSPIRE, Pa. When toll collectors went on strike on the day before Thanksgiving, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were allowed to go through the toll booths without paying -- at least, for one day."
Business,"Jardine Lloyd Thompson, the country #39;s biggest insurance broker, issued a swingeing profits warning yesterday and announced its chief executive had quit."
Sports,"Hubie Brown said he stepped down as the coach of the Memphis Grizzlies for two reasons: He lost his spirit, and because of medical issues he wants kept private."
Sports,Chelsea Newton scored 16 points to lead No. 17 Rutgers to a 77-53 victory over Oregon State in the second round of the Paradise Jam tournament on Friday.
World,"VIENNA: Iran and European negotiators reached a tentative compromise committing Tehran to freezing a programme that can make nuclear-weapons grade uranium, but Tehran still had to approve the agreement, diplomats said last night."
World,"A court in Equatorial Guinea found Nick du Toit, a South African former special forces soldier, guilty of a plot to overthrow the President of the oil-rich country and sentenced him to 34 years in prison yesterday."
World,Leading Iraqi political parties have called for forthcoming elections to be delayed because of mounting violence in the country. Fifteen political parties - including two Kurdish groups 
World,A former BBC cameraman has been questioned by secret police in Kabul about his role in negotiating the release of three kidnapped UN workers.
Sci/Tech,"In a quiet announcement yesterday, Philips Electronics, a Netherlands-based consumer electronics company, stated it has begun manufacturing PCs once again - after an absence of nearly 10 years."
Business,"Flight attendants at bankrupt US Airways are gearing up for a possible nationwide strike, the Association of Flight Attendants said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,The latest Government computer crash at the Department of Work and Pensions shows the folly of the Government plans to axe all existing emergency fire control rooms.
Sports,but now he is intent on getting Newcastles Premiership charge back on track. The strikers 10th European goal for the Toon on Thursday moved him joint second in the clubs all-time list.
World,"Pressured by European powers, Iranian negotiators at a key UN atomic agency meeting sought approval from their government Friday for a total freeze of a program that can make nuclear-weapons grade uranium."
Sports," Cherish Stringfield led five Vanderbilt women in double figures, scoring 19 points to lead the No. 14 Commodores over Rhode Island 108 53 Friday."
Sports,"Marcus Randall runs for two touchdowns and throws two more to Joseph Addai, leading No. 14 LSU to a 43-14 victory over Arkansas on Friday afternoon."
Business," Americans stormed the nation's stores on the day after Thanksgiving, the traditional start of the key holiday shopping season, lured by cut price toys, consumer electronics and Santa."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   It's nearly impossible to find a cohesive theme that will pull together the many threads of Tuesday's packed agenda when Prime Minister Paul Martin greets George W. Bush on the U.S. president's first official visit to Ottawa.
World,Iran and its European partners struggled to salvage their agreement committing Tehran to freeze an important part of its nuclear program.
World,Cedric Benson ran for 165 yards and a touchdown Friday to lead No. 6 Texas to their fifth straight win over their fiercest in-state rival.
Business,"Russia #39;s embattled oil giant Yukos raised the white flag and said it would seek  quot;liquidation or bankruptcy quot; after the forced government sale of its key oilfield next month, the company said yesterday."
Business,The chief executive of the UK #39;s largest insurance broker quit yesterday after announcing a surprise profit warning which sent its shares to a four-year low.
Business,Procter  amp; Gamble is recalling a battery-operated vacuum cleaner it introduced in September this year. The company reports there have been a few cases in which the rotor locked up on its  quot;Sweep Vac quot; by Swiffer 
Business,BT Group disposed yesterday of its last remaining stake in a satellite company when it sold its 15.8 holding in the Paris-based Eutelsat for 363m.
Sci/Tech,This image reveals the odd shape of Saturn #39;s moon Hyperion and an intriguing variation in brightness across its surface. The diameter of Hyperion is 266 kilometers (165 miles).
Business,"The World Trade Organization gave final approval on Friday to the European Union, Japan and others to hit the United States with an initial \$150 million in trade sanctions "
Business," quot;Including the engagement ring, about \$4,000, quot; said one shopper at Roosevelt Field mall early Friday morning. Engagement ring?"
Sports,"Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi was suspended by the team for a second game Friday night, one day after police used a stun gun to subdue him when he refused to leave a club."
Sports," Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi was suspended by the team for a second game Friday night, one day after police used a stun gun to subdue him when he refused to leave a club."
World, MONTREAL (CP)   Three groups of Canada Post employees have threatened to strike during next month's annual Christmas rush.
World,"Iran and its European partners struggled on Friday to salvage their agreement committing Tehran to freeze an important part of its nuclear program, European and Iranian officials said."
World,"US President George Bush has personally intervened in the Northern Ireland peace process to spur on the new power-sharing deal. Mr Bush telephoned Dr Rev Ian Paisley, the leader of the Democratic Unionist "
Sports, Lauren Shoush and Chelsi Welch each scored 13 points to lead No. 21 Oklahoma to an 88 40 win over Akron in the first round of the Junkanoo Jam on Friday.
World,The EU's anti-fraud squad reports an increase in serious abuses of its international aid project.
World,"\Blood from a newborn baby's umbilical cord can be used to treat adults with leukaemia, a US-based study says."
Sports,"ITALIAN football faced one of the biggest scandals in its scarred history yesterday, after a Turin judge found the Juventus doctor, Riccardo Agricola, guilty of administering banned drugs to some of the worlds leading players during the 1990s."
World,"Thousands of Argentines angered over perceived security lapses in a nightclub fire that killed 183 people, many of them teenagers, marched through capital streets Monday to demand the resignations of key city officials."
Sports,"A week later, the tape of the fight between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit fans sticks with me like a bad dream. I am still stunned to watch Ron Artest bound over rows of courtside chairs to attack a fan "
Sci/Tech," The Bush administration opposed security measures for new microchip equipped passports that privacy advocates contended were needed to prevent identity theft, government snooping or a terror attack, according to State Department documents released Friday."
Sports, Being fastest wasn #39;t necessary best as Canada #39;s Erik Guay finished second in Friday #39;s final day of training for the first World Cup downhill race of the season.
World,A court in Equatorial Guinea has given sentences of up to 34 years to a group of South Africans and Armenians convicted of trying to overthrow the government.
World," President Bush declared Friday that charges of voter fraud have cast doubt on the Ukrainian election, and warned that any European negotiated pact on Iran's nuclear program must ensure the world can verify Tehran's compliance."
Sports,Cedric Benson runs for 165 yards and a touchdown Friday to lead No. 6 Texas to a 26-13 win over No. 22 Texas A M that could further complicate the BCS picture.
Sci/Tech,"\\This is a ""brilliant"" idea : (where brilliant is stupid)\\""By wearing a specially designed electronic badge that jams electronic cameras,\they will be able to prevent photographers from taking unwanted pictures.""\\""The ""privacy protection system"" being developed by Hewlett-Packard will allow\the publicity-shy to transmit an infrared signal to any nearby compatible\camera. Once activated, the camera's software will automatically blur beyond\recognition the face of anybody wearing the badge...""\"
World,"Marwan Barghouti, a popular politician now in an Israeli prison, called for Palestinians to support Mahmoud Abbas in elections on Jan. 9."
Sports,LIVERPOOL have denied reports yesterday that they would consider sharing their new stadium with rivals Everton. It had been reported that the two clubs would meet with government officials to discuss the controversial subject of sharing a ground.
Sports,The Irish head into Saturdays game with a 6-4 record and not much to play for. The Trojans are undefeated and are chasing their second consecutive National Championship.
World,A British hotelier and cameraman has said Afghan authorities tried to get him to confess to involvement in the kidnapping of three UN hostages.
Business,A central bank adviser quoted as saying the government had cut its holdings of US Treasurys backtracked Friday after the speculation helped push the euro to a new all-time peak.
World," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Thousands of Argentines  mourning almost 200 young victims of a rock club fire took to  the streets of Buenos Aires on Monday in angry protest over the  government's safety standards, as the city mayor resisted  pressure to resign."
Sci/Tech,Computer engineers were at a loss last night to explain why the Government had been hit by arguably the worst electronic meltdown in the history of Whitehall.
Sports,"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Timberwolves tacked on one more game to the suspension of center Michael Olowokandi, who was jailed early Thursday morning for refusing to leave an Indianapolis nightclub."
Sports,"The Steelers' multi-faceted offense, featuring Ben Roethlisberger and a returning Duce Staley, poses a stiff challenge to the Redskins' No. 2-ranked defense."
Business,US Airways said that it must emerge from bankruptcy protection by June 30 to comply with a new \$140 million aircraft leasing and financing deal.
Business,"The World Trade Organization granted authorization Friday to the European Union, Japan, Canada, Korea, Mexico, India, and Chile, to slap retaliatory sanctions if the US fails to repeal the Byrd amendment."
Business,"  The union representing flight attendants on Friday said it mailed out more than 5,000 strike authorization ballots to its members employed by US Airways as both sides continued talks that are expected to stretch through the weekend."
Business,"United Airlines, which has been under bankruptcy protection since 2002, won a temporary order on Friday stopping a group of creditors from repossessing 14 planes."
Sci/Tech,ENGINEERS were today tackling a massive computer failure which has caused chaos at the Department for Work and Pensions. Up to 80 per cent of the ministrys systems for processing millions of pension and benefit payments collapsed on Monday.
Sci/Tech,like the one used in Star Wars - could soon be installed on the high-street. Boffins in Japan claim to have developed technology for image chambers - similar 
Sports,"The grind of the NBA finally got to Hubie Brown, who at 71 had neither the fervor for the job nor the good health needed to remain the coach of the Grizzlies."
Sports,"EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Nov. 26, 2004) -- Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk will miss at least four games after undergoing sports hernia surgery for the second time in four months."
World,Four former Gurkhas were killed and up to 15 other security guards working for a British firm wounded when a mortar landed in Baghdad #39;s Green Zone.
World, Ukraine's parliament meets on Saturday to debate a disputed presidential election a day after Western mediators trying to end the turmoil gripping major cities managed to persuade the two rivals to start talks.
Sports, Justin Gray scored 21 points for the second straight game and No. 1 Wake Forest beat No. 18 Arizona 63 60 on Friday night in the championship game of the Preseason NIT.
Sci/Tech,"Three dimensional images may be commonplace at the movies nowadays, popularised in Hollywood #39;s classic sci-fi movie  quot;Star Wars quot; in which Princess Leia made an inter-galactic plea for help by sending a 3-D hologram."
Sports,Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returned to practice and is expected to play Sunday against Buffalo. Hasselbeck had acupuncture treatments for a deep bruise just above his knee.
World," U.S. Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October, will not be present when the Supreme Court reconvenes next week to hear oral arguments, the Washington Post reported."
Sports,"Allan Houston, the Knicks' veteran, hopes to play as soon as next Saturday in Charlotte, when the Knicks open a four-game road trip."
World,"Two weeks after Sudanese authorities and their guerrilla enemies signed a peace deal, a surge of violence is engulfing Darfur."
Business,Investors and analysts are increasingly worried that the last big source of support for the American dollar - heavy buying by foreign central banks - is fading.
World,"Thousands of American players are using protective headgear, but some soccer officials question whether it reduces the risk of head injuries."
Sports,Justin Gray scored 21 points for the second straight game and No. 1 Wake Forest beat No. 18 Arizona 63-60 on Friday night in the championship game of the Preseason NIT.
Sports,"Agent Scott Boras represents 11 free agents this off-season, and much of his list reads like an All-Star Game lineup."
Business,"Royal Dutch/Shell, which this year had to postpone its annual report and shareholder meetings while it grappled with its sinking reserves figures, has taken precautions to avoid similar embarrassment in 2005."
Sports," Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 26 points, including the game winning jumper on an assist from LeBron James with 19 seconds left, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 98 96 Friday night."
Sci/Tech,"A cell phone is on the way that reportedly is so smart it can predict what you are about to do. According to research in the journal New Scientist, the phone learns about the things "
Sports,A poor first half and an off night from its star guard were not enough to derail the No. 1 team in the country. Wake Forest proved a couple of things last night at Madison Square Garden: that 
Sports,"The Melee in Motown between the Pacers and Pistons didn #39;t only shake up the NBA, it laid waste to many a fantasy team #39;s chances this season."
Sports,"Sylvia Fowles had 18 points and 18 rebounds, and Seimone Augustus added 23 points to lead No. 2 LSU to a 64-51 victory over No. 22 Maryland in the opening game of the Coors Classic on Friday night."
Sports, Kristin Haynie made a coast to coast layup with 2 seconds left to give No. 13 Michigan State a 56 54 victory over Utah in the first round of the Rainbow Wahine Classic on Friday.
World," In scuttling major intelligence legislation that he, the president and most lawmakers supported, Speaker J. Dennis Hastert last week enunciated a policy in which Congress will pass bills only if most House Republicans back them, regardless of how many Democrats favor them."
World,The parliament of Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region says the opposition candidate won presidential elections.
Business,"Hoping to avoid a situation like that in Pennsylvania , representatives of the Ohio Turnpike Commission and unionized workers are continuing contract negotiations."
Business,"By Bloomberg News. Employees representing 4 percent of the work force of Canada Post, the government-owned letter carrier, have threatened to strike by Dec. 8 unless they receive improvements in health benefits and job security."
Sports," Lionel Hollins lost his debut as interim coach of the Grizzlies, with Kevin Garnett getting 26 points and 15 rebounds and Latrell Sprewell adding 22 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over Memphis 115 90 Friday night."
Sports, Steve Francis scored 29 points and No. 1 draft pick Dwight Howard added a career high 24 in his homecoming as the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 117 99 Friday night.
Business, US Airways Group said Friday that it has reached agreement with General Electric Co. on aircraft leasing and financing terms to help the airline lower costs and reduce debt as it seeks to avoid liquidation.
Business,called  quot;Black Friday quot; because retailers hope it will kick off hot seasonal sales that will put them in the black for the year -s alive and well in the Jupiter area.
Business,"Stocks inched higher on Friday in lackluster post-Thanksgiving trading, helped by steel producers amid concerns of a steel shortage and retailers as consumers piled into stores at the start of the holiday-shopping season."
Sports,"ASPEN - Finn Tanja Poutianen won the second giant slalom of the season Friday, holding off defending World Cup champ Anja Paerson of Sweden by 0.09 seconds."
Sports,"Georgia Tech was in no mood to celebrate this victory, not after a sickening injury to one of its most promising players. BJ Elder scored 23 points and the third-ranked Yellow Jackets started "
World,"Top leaders of Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to adopt a statement next week in Laos outlining antiterrorism cooperation among their police forces, according to Japanese Foreign Ministry."
World," Flash floods triggered by Typhoon Muifa have killed at least 11 people in central Vietnam, officials said on Saturday."
World," The Italian government approved  #36;8.6 billion in tax cuts for 2005 Saturday, state radio reported, ending partisan debate that at one point had prompted Premier Silvio Berlusconi to threaten to resign."
World, An Aboriginal community in northern Australia is calm and under heavy guard after the death of a young indigenous man in police custody triggered riots.
Business,Chief among the trade disputes on the table will be a disagreement over the United States' 27 percent duty on Canadian softwood lumber.
World,"By setting himself on fire outside the White House, a Yemeni man with a checkered past has damaged what may be the biggest terrorism financing case in this country."
Business,"VISTA ----  quot;The biggest shopping day of the year quot; are seven words that can send agoraphobics, those folks with fears of crowds and public places, into panic attacks."
Business,"To most weary shoppers, it #39;s known as Black Friday, the semiofficial start of the holiday retail season. But to hundreds of regional residents and countless others worldwide "
Business, Stocks finished mixed in post holiday trading Friday as Wall Street meandered through a shortened session. The major indexes ended the week higher as investors looked forward to the results of the 
Business,The company that makes a popular battery operated vacuum cleaner has announced a voluntary recall of the product. Procter and Gamble says their Sweep-Vac by Swiffer could overheat and possibly catch fire.
Sports,"Russia will meet defending champion France in the Fed Cup final after they both achieved 5-0 sweeps of Austria and Spain, respectively, in the semifinals on Thursday."
Sports,"Yang, Yang, left, of China takes an outside turn against Alison Baver (47) of Reading, Penn., during the 1,500-meter finals at the World Cup Short Track Speed Skating competition in Madison, Wis."
Sports,"ATLANTA, Nov. 26 (Ticker) -- Steve Francis and rookie Dwight Howard made the defense of the Atlanta Hawks look like it wasn #39;t there."
Sports,"Justin Gray scored 21 points for the second straight game and the top-ranked Demon Deacons beat No. 18 Arizona 63-60 on Friday night in the championship game of the 16-team tournament, a game that had a March feel to it in late-November."
World,Aides say that Argentinian press reports that Prince Harry of Britain spent his time in the country nightclubbing and getting drunk are pure fiction.
Sports," Richard Hamilton caught an inbounds pass under the basket and banked in a short shot with 1.3 seconds left, giving the Detroit Pistons an 78 77 win over Miami on Friday night as the Heat lost for the first time in nine games against Eastern Conference opponents."
Sports," Shawn Marion had a season high 33 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns on a fourth quarter comeback despite the absence of Steve Nash in a 95 86 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night."
World,"Military-ruled Burma says it will stick with its road map to democracy despite the juntas recent purge of the prime minister who proposed it, but is ducking questions on when pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will go free."
World,POLICE on Palm Island fear fresh violence today following nine arrests in the wake of yesterday #39;s riot over a death in custody.
World, Federal investigators said Thursday that two Mexico City police and 27 other people face homicide charges in the horrific vigilante killings of two federal agents this week.
World,"The two candidates claiming to be president-elect agreed to negotiations, the first sign of an easing of tensions that have risked leading the nation toward civil war."
World,Groups fear that a vote amid persistent violence and a boycott by Sunnis would deprive the results of legitimacy.
World,"<p></p><p> RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - The recent surge in theeuro currency is unwelcome and the U.S. Treasury's commitmentto a strong dollar is important, European Central BankPresident Jean-Claude Trichet said on Friday.</p>"
Business,"Mumbai: The board of directors of Reliance Industries Ltd had considered the letter written by Anil Ambani, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, regarding the decision taken at the July 27 board meeting on powers and authorities of the CMD."
Sports,"Miami #39;s first loss to an Eastern Conference team after eight tries came at the hands of the struggling Pistons. Using a shot by Richard Hamilton with 1.3 seconds left, the Pistons ended "
Sports,"  It was an exhausting, gut wrenching victory against a nationally ranked opponent, the type that elicits a high lasting far longer than the plane ride home."
Sports," BJ Elder scored 23 points, Isma #39;il Muhammad added 13 and No. 3 Georgia Tech rolled to a 79 54 victory over Arkansas Little Rock at Alexander Memorial Coliseum."
World,The Democratic Unionist Party #39;s executive has given its unanimous approval to leader Ian Paisley as he enters the final stage of talks aimed at restoring devolution to Northern Ireland.
Sports,"Instead of pursuing a glamour conference, Joe Scott moved to the Ivy League, where players often are more talented in the classroom than they are on the basketball court."
Business,The World Trade Organization gave the go-ahead Friday for punitive sanctions on US exports from lobsters to industrial equipment because Washington has yet to comply with a two-year-old order to repeal a trade law that uses penalties collected from 
World," South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun is to conduct a cabinet reshuffle to replace six ministers, aides said."
Sports,Justin Langer hit a double-century as Australia continued to pile on the runs on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.
Business,"Holiday shoppers, intent on finding bargains, descended on the region's shopping centers Friday. But, in what could be a worrisome sign for retailers, many consumers vowed to watch their wallets closely."
Business,A group of entrepreneurs backed by the likes of Bill Gates and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are building tiny jets that cost a small fraction of what corporate executives and celebrities pay for luxury Learjets and Gulfstreams.
Business,"During a year of high oil prices that have boosted energy company profits, the U.S. government continues to dole out millions of dollars in discounts to oil producers under a program created when prices were low."
Business," The Federal Aviation Administration needs to improve its oversight of air carriers and passengers who bring hazardous materials onto airplanes, according to a report released yesterday by the Department of Transportation's inspector general."
Business,"From air filters and appliances to sinks and shingles, one could conceivably build an entire house using supplies and tools bought at eBay."
Business,This season's flu-shot shortage is enticing companies to enter a market that others have largely abandoned because of poor profits.
Business,"An accident has slowed Jacqueline Walker #39;s holiday shopping this year, but it couldn #39;t keep her away from the deals on Friday."
Business,"Eight years after an illegal shipment of oxygen generators caused the deadly crash of ValuJet Flight 592, the federal program for monitoring hazardous shipments aboard "
Business,Bankrupt specialty chemicals firm says it is likely to be indicted for violating environmental laws. NEW YORK (Reuters) - WR Grace  amp; Co.
Business," The RCMP searched through documents at Imperial Tobacco on Friday related to the contraband trade in cigarettes in the 1990s, Radio Canada #39;s all news channel reported."
World, Nicaraguan officials said late Friday that they're still unsure what's become of an American and a Briton who disappeared 10 days ago while attempting to climb a volcano.
Sports,Justin Langer scored his third career double Test century as Australia continued to pile on the runs in the second Test against New Zealand.
Sports,Officials for London #39;s 2012 games bid are hoping that the International Olympic Committee #39;s decision to recommend the expulsion of a Bulgarian member alleged in a BBC programme to be involved in corruption will not undermine its bid.
Sports,The whole tour was thrown into question earlier this week when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) told the team to remain in South Africa after Zimbabwe authorities barred 13 British journalists.
Sports,"  Kevin Garnett shot 11 of 15 for 26 points to go with 15 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves trounced the deflated Memphis Grizzlies, 115 90, at the Target Center."
Sports,"The University of Missouri board of curators on Friday voted to rename the Columbia campus basketball arena Mizzou Arena, severing the connection between the posh sports facility and allegations of cheating at a university 1,700 miles away."
Sports,"Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Montae Reagor could feel the weariness long before Thursday #39;s game at Detroit. The constant hits, the barrage of meetings, the quick pivots from game plan to game plan had already worn down his body and mind."
Sports,Georgia Tech freshman Jeremis Smith left the game with a right knee injury near the end of the game...UALR #39;s Richard Hardman led all players with 13 rebounds...Freeman was just 1-of-9 from three-point territory...Georgia Tech improved to 4-0 all-time 
World," Chinese police have arrested a 21 year old man suspected of stabbing eight teenagers to death as they slept in a school dormitory, the latest in a wave of school attacks in China, state media said on Saturday."
World,"Chinese police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of stabbing eight teenagers to death as they slept in a school dormitory, the latest in a wave of school attacks in China, state media say."
World,"Asia News, JAKARTA - The death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the easternmost Indonesian province of Papua rose to 13, with officials fearing more bodies would be uncovered as many victims were reportedly trapped under house debris, officials "
Sports," John Gilchrist had 16 points, 10 rebounds and led a scrappy defense that helped No. 13 Maryland run past No. 25 Memphis 84 61 on Friday night."
Sports,Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown cites health concerns and a loss of energy Friday as the reasons for announcing his retirement.
Sports,Minnesota decides to suspend Michael Olowokandi for a second game after his arrest early Thursday morning for disorderly conduct.
Sports,"After missing five games with a right groin strain, the Redskins will activate place kicker John Hall for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Sports,"Former Yankees hitting coach Rick Down was hired for the same job by the Mets Saturday, reuniting him with new manager Willie Randolph."
Sports,"Marquis Daniels makes a series of late hustle plays to help Dallas defeat Portland, 92-83, on Friday."
Sports,"American improves to 3-1 on the season with a hard-fought overtime win, 74-63, against Loyala at Bender Arena on Friday night."
Business,US Airways said yesterday that it agreed with units of General Electric Co. to defer lease payments on some aircraft and to cut the cost of engine maintenance as part of its restructuring under bankruptcy protection.
Business,"NEW YORK , Nov. 26 -- Stocks finished mixed Friday in a shortened session. The major indicators ended the week higher as investors looked forward to the results of the first weekend of holiday shopping and a jobs report next week."
Business,"The Federal Aviation Administration needs to improve its oversight of air carriers and passengers who bring hazardous materials onto airplanes, according to a report released yesterday "
Business,"US Sen. Judd Gregg said he #39;s not keen on the idea of creating an independent office to monitor drug safety, because it would create  quot;another layer of bureaucracy quot; at the Food and Drug Administration."
Business,WR Grace  amp; Co. disclosed yesterday that federal prosecutors were likely to indict the chemical and building material supplier during the first quarter of 2005 on charges related to environmental 
Business,"Police have searched the Montreal headquarters of Imperial Tobacco Canada as part of an investigation into cigarette smuggling in the 1990s, the company says."
Business,"The record surge in the value of the Canadian dollar is going to test the Canadian economy, financial analysts here warned. The Canadian dollar, after briefly rose above 85 US "
Sci/Tech,"India News, MOON can be an immense source of solar energy and minerals, feels President APJ Abdul Kalam. Addressing the Sixth International Conference on Exploration and Utilisation of Moon in the Lake City "
Sports,"The Minnesota Timberwolves finally had some fun at the expense of a team going through a coaching change. Lionel Hollins lost his debut as interim coach of the Grizzlies, with Kevin Garnett "
Sports,Fred Jones scored eight of his 23 points in the final 2:30 to rally the Pacers from a six-point deficit in an 82-77 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.
Sports, Earnest Shelton made five 3 pointers and scored 29 points to lead No. 19 Alabama over Minnesota 78 72 in the semifinals of the Great Alaska Shootout on Friday night.
World,"from Britain, Australia, America, and countless other countries -- will be in action to make Iraq safer. In "
Sports,"Today's Virginia-Virginia Tech showdown in Blacksburg won't be the only college football game in the Commonwealth with high-stakes implications. Three teams from Virginia play first-round games in the Division I-AA playoffs today, including a top-25 matchup between No. 6 William   Mary and No. 11 Hampton at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg."
Sports, New Orleans center Jamaal Magloire broke his right ring finger in the final minute of Friday night's 95 86 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Sports,"Sweden #39;s Bjorn Wirdheim, who was Jaguar Racing #39;s test and reserve driver will not be continuing with Red Bull Racing. Wirdheim had been due to run in the test at Barcelona and at Jerez but the team has now decided to continue with Vitantonio Liuzzi."
Sports,"The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has unanimously recommended that Ivan Slavkov, chairman of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee, be suspended."
Sports,Riddick Bowe plans to return to the ring in January or February after a shoulder injury forced him to call off a fight this weekend.
Sports," Today in Athens, Georgia and Georgia Tech resume the states most bitter rivalry for the 96th time (if you believe Georgia) and the 98th time (according to Tech)."
Sports,"Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - Richard Hamilton banked home a shot over the outstretched arm of Shaquille O #39;Neal with 1.3 seconds remaining, lifting Detroit to a 78-77 victory over Miami at the Palace."
World,"CRAWFORD, Texas President Bush says he #39;ll do  quot;anything quot; he can to help keep the Northern Ireland peace process moving forward."
Sports, Jacqueline Batteast scored 18 points and No. 6 Notre Dame survived a scare from unranked Southern California before rallying for a 60 56 victory Friday night.
Business,"By CHIP GUY, RICHARD SINE and TED GRIFFITH / The News Journal. Janet Selden wasn #39;t sure she could do it this year. In the early morning hours Friday, the 50-year-old Brandywine Hundred resident thought seriously "
Business,"  The bitter battle for control of PeopleSoft Inc. has taken a new turn, with Oracle Corp. declaring its intent to stage a proxy fight that would sweep away the board members standing in the way of its  $9.2 billion hostile takeover."
Business,"United Airlines Inc., under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2002, called an emergency hearing today in Chicago to stop a group of creditors from repossessing 10 of its planes."
Sports,Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz still needs a bit of time to make a decision about his driver line-up for the upcoming season. The Austrian recently took over the Jaguar Formula One team.
Sports,THE IMPASSE between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and a number of its players could have serious repercussions for West Indies cricket.
Sports,The 13th-ranked Terps ran No.25 Memphis into submission 84-61 in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic at Springfield Civic Center.
Sports,"  Phoenix guard Steve Nash, the NBA #39;s assist leader, sustained a concussion Friday night and sat out the second half of the Suns #39; 95 86 victory over New Orleans."
Business," The dollar struggled on Tuesday to extend its recovery against the euro from a record low hit last week, as the market eyed a deeper decline in the U.S. currency in the near term.  The unexpectedly quick rebound in the dollar against the euro at the start of 2005 caught some traders off guard and left the market cautious about selling the U.S. currency."
Sports,Jacqueline Batteast scored 18 points and sixth-ranked Notre Dame survived a scare from unranked Southern California before rallying for a 60-56 non-conference win Friday.
Business,"By ROBIN BROWN. After three decades as a volunteer Salvation Army bell ringer, 64-year-old James  quot;Sonny quot; Rosel keeps thinking of retiring."
Business,The two biggest shareholders in Martha Stewart #39;s company have been quietly cashing out - raising speculation that a surprise deal could be brewing while she #39;s sitting in prison.
Sports," Phoenix guard Steve Nash, the NBA #39;s assist leader, sustained a concussion Friday night and sat out the second half of the Suns #39; 95 86 victory over New Orleans."
World,VIENTIANE - Senior officials of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations made final preparations on Thursday for ASEAN leaders to sign at their summit here next Monday an agreement on accelerating economic integration in the region.
Sports,Richard Hamilton banked in the winning shot with 1.3 seconds remaining as the Detroit Pistons edged the Miami Heat 78-77 in Auburn Hills on Friday.
Sports,Joey Harrington is still a starting quarterback. Drew Henson apparently is back to being a future starter. And Chad Hutchinson is looking like a starter by default.
Sports,"Nik Caner-Medley scored 17 points Friday night to send No. 14 Maryland to an easier-than-expected, 84-61 win over 24th-ranked Memphis."
Sports," Peja Stojakovic scored 26 points and made four consecutive free throws in the closing seconds Friday night to lead the Sacramento Kings their seventh straight win, 109 106 over the Los Angeles Lakers."
World,"Yan Yanming has been arrested in Ruzhou, central Henan province, when his mother turned him in to police after he attempted suicide at home."
World," Leading Iraqi politicians called Friday for a six month delay in the Jan. 30 election because of the spiraling violence as US forces uncovered more bodies in the northern city of Mosul, apparent "
World,"Some of Iraq #39;s most powerful political groups, including the party led by the interim prime minister, called Friday for a six-month delay in elections scheduled for Jan. 30, citing concerns over security."
Sports, Monique Currie scored 22 points to lead No. 10 Duke to an 84 29 victory over Stephen F. Austin in the opening round of the Junkanoo Jam on Friday night.
World," Rep. Duncan Hunter says his son, a Marine artillery officer who has served in Iraq, asked him for two favors. One was to fix his Ford Bronco. The other was to stand firm in opposing an intelligence bill that would strip authority from the Pentagon."
Sci/Tech,"These games aren't the best, nor are they the prettiest.  nbsp;Instead, these are the games I played with my friends - the games let us kick the ever-loving-crap out of each other in increasingly fascinating ways.  nbsp;These are the most original head-to-head sleeper hits on the Sony Playstation. Just some fun stuff you might've missed the first time around."
Sci/Tech,"This season's flu-shot shortage is enticing companies to enter a market that others have largely abandoned because of poor profits.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>- The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"A growing number of people are turning to the online auction site not for knickknacks and trinkets, but for serious hardware and building materials.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>- The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,In a trade dispute that could spread to one of Washington state #39;s biggest exports -- apples -- the World Trade Organization gave the go-ahead yesterday for punitive sanctions on US products.
Sports,"ASPEN, COLO. - Figuring she had no chance of catching the leader, Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen charged down the hill without fear."
Sci/Tech,Sony is having trouble meeting soaring demand for flat televisions as its assembly lines did not gear up quickly enough.
Sci/Tech,"Worldwide semiconductor sales rose a scant 1.5 percent in October, to \$18.8 billion from \$18.5 billion in September, as many chip users pared inventories."
Sci/Tech,Privacy advocates say new passports that carry information in a computer chip will be vulnerable to electronic snooping.
Business,Here #39;s something to consider on your way to the medicine cabinet this morning: One of the nation #39;s leading drug reviewers with the Food and Drug Administration told a congressional hearing last week that consumers are  quot;virtually defenseless quot; against 
Business,"Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T: Quote, Profile, Research) (MMC), Japan #39;s only loss-making car maker, and US brokerage firm Merrill Lynch (MER."
Sports,"Mike Fratello will take over for the recently retired Hubie Brown, ESPN reported on Friday. Fratello, an analyst for TNT, flew to Memphis on Friday to meet with team officials."
Sports,"COM. If Maryland is the sixth-best team in the ACC, then the league has teams capable of competing in the NBA, baby! The Terps put on a clinic in beating a talented Memphis team at the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic."
World,"LONDON, Nov 27 (IranMania) - Iranian delegation chief to the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Hossein Moussavian said on Friday evening that Iran and Europe have reached a new agreement."
Business,Early birds get bargains Treasure Coast shoppers get their holiday money #39;s worth on the biggest shopping day of the year. By Charlie Reed.
Business,"All around the country, people like Jennie McCann are making bets on where global oil prices might be headed this winter. But Mrs."
World," At first glance, the U.S. Marines saw nothing extraordinary about a baby crib in the corner of a bombed out house in Fallujah. But when Lance Cpl. Nick Fenezia threw back the blankets, a Kalashnikov rifle and bulletproof vest lay on the tiny mattress."
World,"US President George W Bush has telephoned the Rev Ian Paisley in a bid to help revive power sharing in Northern Ireland. Rev Paisley, 78, said he had  quot;a long and very useful conversation quot; with Mr Bush as Protestant "
World,"Burma has completed its mass release of more than 9,000 jail inmates following a shake-up in the military-run regime. A prison source says that all 9,248 prisoners promised freedom have been released, although "
Business,  WR Grace  amp; Co. said Friday it is likely to be indicted in the first quarter of 2005 by a federal grand jury in Montana if it cannot reach a settlement with prosecutors over possible violations of federal environmental laws.
Business,Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said it will sell \$2 billion of auto loans to Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. as part of a plan to help the automaker reduce debt.
Business,"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia #39;s former chairman and largest outside holder, Jeffrey Ubben, sold more than half his stake in the company this month as the shares reached their highest price in more than two years."
Sports,Australia #39;s Rod Pampling recovered from a shaky start to Saturday #39;s third round of the centenary Australian Open to retain the outright lead going into the final day.
Sports,"LSU quarterback Marcus Randall has never been able to nail down the quarterback job this season. But Friday against Arkansas, the fifth-year senior seized the day."
Sports,Commissioner David Stern has drawn a line on unacceptable behavior by players in the National Basketball Association. Whether he can keep it from being blurred or erased by the players union or a court decision remains to be seen.
World,"US forces uncovered more bodies in the northern city of Mosul on Friday, apparent victims of an intimidation campaign by insurgents against Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces."
World,"At least 17 people were killed, over 130 injured and more than 300 homes destroyed Friday when an earthquake hit a town in Indonesia #39;s Papua province for the second time in nine months, officials said."
World,"Iraq News, KABUL, A British freelance cameraman said yesterday he was detained by Afghan authorities for his role in the release of three UN hostages and came under pressure to sign a statement saying he was part of the kidnap gang."
Business,Luiz Nasser just transferred an embryo from a pedigree  quot;donor quot; into the womb of an unwitting cow.
Business,"Massachusetts lost 121 software companies and 3,859 software-related jobs during the past year, according to an industry group's figures, suggesting that one of the most vibrant sectors of the 1990s has yet to join in the state's tepid economic recovery."
Business,"Resurrecting Boston Garden as a new name for the FleetCenter would be an empty gesture in sentimentality, the former chairman of the FleetCenter said yesterday."
Business,"The World Trade Organization imposed penalties yesterday on exports ranging from apples to textiles, escalating a trade dispute the Bush administration has tried to defuse by unsuccessfully urging Congress to repeal legislation aimed at protecting US steel makers."
Business,"Jeffrey Ubben, former chairman and the largest outside shareholder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., sold more than half his stake in the company this month as shares reached their highest price in more than two years."
Sports, Texas took care of its fiercest in state rival and ensured at least one more week of bickering about the Bowl Championship Series.
Sports,"SEATTLE, Nov. 26 (Ticker) -- Despite Rashard Lewis #39; injury, Danny Fortson kept the Seattle SuperSonics on their surprising roll."
Sports, Arizona guard Salim Stoudamire tried all he could to get Arizona the upset win against No. 1 Wake Forest. No. 18 Arizona tried to go to him one last time in the waning seconds and trailing by one 
Sports,"Coughing up five turnovers, having a field goal blocked and playing without four suspended defensive players for part of the game, 18th-ranked ASU did all it could to hand back the Territorial Cup to underdog Arizona."
World,"Facing fierce international pressure, Iran backed off yesterday from its demand to be allowed to continue operating some uranium enrichment "
World,A UN committee asks the UK to review its policy of detaining terrorism suspects without trial.
World,"  Police have detained a man accused of slashing as many as nine boys to death as they slept in their high school dormitory in central China, state media reported today."
World,"  Yell for a doctor in an Italian moviehouse and you risk a stampede. Almost everybody here, it seems, is a ''dottore. quot;"
Business,"Shoppers swarmed America #39;s malls and stores yesterday, even before the sun rose, to grab early-bird deals on such hot items as flat-screen TVs and DVD players as the US holiday shopping season officially began."
Business,"The Federal Aviation Administration must improve oversight of air carriers and passengers who bring hazardous materials onto planes, according to a report "
World,Four ex-Gurkhas working for a London-based security firm have been killed in an attack in Baghdad. The Foreign Office confirmed the Nepalese men were all former members of the famous Gurkhas but could give no further details of the attack.
World,"YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar has completed its mass release of more than 9,000 inmates, a prison department source said, following a shake-up in the military-run regime."
World,"Hanoi - Vietnam #39;s death toll from flash floods triggered by Typhoon Muifa has risen to 11, officials said on Saturday. The deaths all occurred in central Vietnam, with Quang Ngai, Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue "
Business,"Retailers opened their doors before the sun rose yesterday, the official start of the holiday shopping season, tempting early risers with specials on a variety of items including flat-screen TVs and toys."
Sports, Manchester United is confident it can catch up nine points on Premier League leaders Chelsea. First it has to win its third match in a row for the first time this season.
World,"US forces uncovered more bodies in the northern city of Mosul on Friday, apparent victims of an intimidation campaign by insurgents against Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces."
World,French President Jacques Chirac has urged all sides in Ivory Coast #39;s crisis to resume talks as he opened a summit of French-speaking countries snubbed by the Ivorian delegation.
World,"A Kabul-based British hotelier and former BBC cameraman says that he acted as a go-between when a 830,000 ransom was offered to secure the release of three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan."
Sci/Tech,"Last Monday, on the 41 st anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a video game called JFK Reloaded was released for sale."
Sports,"With a fresh dusting of snow and the course bumpy and rutty, Colorado #39;s top two giant slalom skiers struggled Friday in the FIS World Cup women #39;s event."
Sports,"Los Angeles Clippers #39; Chris Wilcox, middle, dunks as the Golden State Warriors #39; Troy Murphy, right, and Jason Richardson look on in the first half on Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in Oakland, Calif."
World," Opposition supporters in Ukraine continue to block key government buildings, after the first meeting between two presidential rivals ended without agreement and amid opposition threats of ""action"" if the election dispute is not resolved within days."
Sports," Australia's Rod Pampling took a one stroke lead into the final round of the centennial Australian Open, shooting a 3 over 74 on Saturday on The Australian Golf Club course."
Sports,"The story does not begin until the quarterback hits rock bottom. There's a reason Ricky Santos, current big man on the University of New Hampshire campus, one of 16 finalists for the Walter Payton Award (given to the top offensive player in Division 1-AA), record-setting redshirt-freshman wonder, and Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year does not have his picture in ..."
Sports,"Hyping LeBron James as rightful inheritor of the NBA kingdom, some call the 19-year-old phenom King James. He proved himself a benevolent ruler last night at the sold-out FleetCenter when it took all the king's men for the Cavaliers to defeat the Celtics, 98-96."
Sports,"It was Monday Night Football the way it was meant to be played, minus Nicollette Sheridan."
World,The Pope reaches out to Orthodox Christians as he returns bones looted during the Crusades.
World,"\Gaming on the move is one of the fastest-growing activities amongst the tech-savvy in India, says a report."
Business,"AMHERST TOWNSHIP -- The Ohio Turnpike Commission said yesterday that the new SR 58 interchange will open as planned at noon Tuesday, unaffected by a labor dispute with the union that represents toll collectors and maintenance workers."
Business,"Danville -- Liesel and Jeff Ray, of Avon, followed tradition Friday morning when they left the house. No, they did not head to the nearest mall, hoping to be the first in line for Christmas bargains."
Business,The Hollywood Entertainment Corp. story took another twist Friday when New York-based investor Carl Icahn announced the purchase of approximately 8.4 percent of the Wilsonville-based company #39;s outstanding stock.
Business,"A Mylan Laboratories shareholder is suing the Canonsburg generic drug maker and its directors, saying they have failed their fiduciary obligations by not considering billionaire investor Carl Icahn #39;s \$20 per share offer for the company."
Sci/Tech,Electronic Data Systems Corp. and Microsoft Corp. were blamed by the United Kingdom #39;s pension and benefits agency for a computer crash that snarled payments across Britain.
Sports,"What riot?  quot;An Argentine friend of mine was a little derisive of the Pacers-Pistons eruption, quot; says reader Mike Gaynes.  quot;He snorted,  #39;Is that what Americans call a riot?"
Sports,"STAT LINE: Shaquille O #39;Neal had 24 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots in 38 minutes Friday against the Pistons. POWER PLAY: The crowd buzzed with anticipation when fan favorite Darko Milicic caught the ball on the block with O #39;Neal on his back."
Sports,"No USC coach ever defeated his archrivals three consecutive years, but Pete Carroll is two weeks from history. With a victory over Notre Dame tonight and UCLA next week, Carroll "
World,"The bodies of nine people, including three federal agents, were discovered at two sites outside Cancun, Mexico, and police are blaming the killings on a drug turf war in the Mexican resort city."
Business,US Airways and its largest lender yesterday struck a new financing arrangement that could free up \$140 million while the strapped airline remains in bankruptcy -- but only if holdout unions agree to major cost cuts.
Business,Nels Bergstrom loaded his wife and three children into a sport utility vehicle Friday morning and made the hourlong ride from his home in Delaware County to Walker #39;s Christmas Tree Farm in Carbon County.
Sports," Arizona Diamondback pitcher Randy  Johnson appeared bound for the Big Apple Monday, after Major  League commissioner Bud Selig approved a deal that would send  the five time Cy Young award winner to the Yankees."
Sports,ANGRY Arsene Wenger last night branded Guus Hiddink  quot;appalling quot; after launching a bitter counter attack against his managerial rival.
Sports,"The familiar faces went their separate ways over the summer, the rivalry was declared dead more than a month ago, and all those years of accumulated magic came to a crashing end in the final minute Friday night."
Sports,"The English Cricket team has defended its decision to go ahead with its controversial tour of Zimbabwe. Africa correspondent Sally Sara reports, the team has arrived in the Zimbabwean capital Harare."
Sports,"While some injured Patriots were either practicing or working out yesterday, coach Bill Belichick said it was too early to tell if they'd be available for tomorrow's game with the Ravens."
Sports,"Delonte West was in uniform last night at the FleetCenter, after the Celtics activated the rookie point guard for the first time this season and placed forward Justin Reed (left hip pointer) back on the injured list. Although not fully recovered from the fractured right thumb he suffered the day before the season opener, West felt good enough to play."
Sports,BASEBALL New York (NL): Named Rick Down hitting coach and Tom Nieto catching instructor. BASKETBALL Boston (NBA): Activated G Delonte West from the injured list; placed F Justin Reed on the injured list. Philadelphia (NBA): Activated G Aaron McKie from the inujred list; placed G Kevin Ollie on the injured list.
Sports,"  Harbor Invitational at Dorchester, 1 and 3 p.m.; Northeastern at Harvard, 2 p.m.; MIT at Suffolk, 2 p.m.; WOMEN    Wagner at BU, 1 p.m.; Dartmouth at Fairfield, 1 p.m.; Hartford at Central Conn., 2 p.m.; BC at UMass, 4 p.m."
Sports,"Given nearly a week to examine the security issues raised by the now-infamous brawl between players and fans in Auburn Hills, Mich., Nov. 19, the Celtics returned to the FleetCenter last night with two losses and few concerns about their on-court safety."
Sports,"Kindergarten must have been good to LeBron James. With sharing at the top of that year's lesson plan, James might have collected a lot of gold stars for his behavior."
Business,"Central banks should not respond to every wiggle from inflation as they seek steady prices and the  quot;too big to fail quot; mantle enjoyed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose a threat to financial stability, St."
Sci/Tech,"NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe seems bent on overstating popular support for President Bush #39;s space agenda. He did it again this week, pointing to this year #39;s \$16.2-billion budget as proof that Congress is "
Sports,Stephen Dodd paid a heavy price for one shot in his third round of the Volvo China Open in Shanghai on Saturday - but at the end of it the 38-year-old Welshman was still on course for his first European Tour victory.
Sports,Justin Gray scored 21 for the second straight game as No.1 Wake Forest beat No.18 Arizona 63-60 for the Preseason NIT title Friday.
Sports,"Lincoln, Neb. - When the heavy lifting was over, Colorado wide receiver Dusty Sprague had one very important question.  quot;Hey, do you know what the Missouri fight song is?"
World,"Police arrested nine people on a remote Australian island on Saturday after about 200 islanders protesting against the death of a man in custody burnt down a police station, police residence and a courthouse."
Sci/Tech,Medical ethicists are concerned that the \$3 billion that California approved for embryonic stem cell research could become a bonanza for private profiteers.
Business,"THE GAZETTE. But this is a different sacred day: Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, the high holy day of American consumerism."
Business,Troubled Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is to tie up with Merrill Lynch and Co. in North American financing operations as part of its business rehabilitation efforts.
Sci/Tech,THOUSANDS of pensioners and people on benefits have been hit by a massive computer failure at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Sci/Tech,"Popular Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu, seems to have gathered the juiciest bits of gossip regarding Nintendo in its latest issue."
Sports,The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies (2-0) remain in Anchorage for the second of three consecutive games in the Great Alaska Shootout at Sullivan Arena.
World," Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi simply smiled during the live television show when a man called to praise terrorist mastermind Abu Musab al Zarqawi. The Iraqi leader then moved on, offering to find information about a woman's detained son and see why a student didn't get into the graduate program of his choice."
World,Iraqi insurgents reportedly occupy a government building in the town of Khalis before being driven out by US troops.
World,"Insurgents detonated a the bomb, shortly after dawn, next to a U.S. tank patrol north of Baghdad on Saturday."
World," NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- An international consortium said Friday that it has extended for another year a freeze on a project to build two light-water nuclear reactors in North Korea."
World,"Two former Caracas police chiefs requested asylum at El Salvador's embassy Friday amid investigations into their handling of violent 2002 protests that left 19 people dead, their lawyer said."
Business,"PANAMA CITY -- An appeals court has refused to reinstate class-action status for a lawsuit that sought to represent 230,000 Wal-Mart employees across Florida over allegations the company forced many of them to work without pay during breaks and after hours "
Sci/Tech,Big game hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.
Sports,"1. Item: At 71, Hubie Brown suddenly retired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night. Brown, who was 83-65 with the Grizzlies in parts of three seasons, said unexpected health issues were the cause "
World,"Influential Sunni Muslim groups and Iraq #39;s two main Kurdish movements yesterday requested a delay in nationwide legislative elections set for Jan. 30, saying they feared "
World,"Accused US Army deserter Charles Jenkins, left, accompanied by his daughters, Mika, center, and Belinda, leaves Tokyo Women #39;s Medical University Hospital in Tokyo Saturday, Sept."
World,"Russia said on Friday that it would give the Dalai Lama a visa, the first it has given the Buddhist leader in a decade, but rushed to reassure China it was not supporting his demands for Tibetan autonomy."
Sci/Tech, Online auctioneer eBay will stop supporting Microsoft's .Net Passport identification system by the end of January.
Business,"Americans stormed the nation #39;s stores on the day after Thanksgiving, the traditional start of the key holiday shopping season, lured by cut-price toys, consumer electronics and Santa."
Sci/Tech,"A potential gas source found on the moons surface could hold the key to meeting future energy demands as the earths fossil fuels dry up in the coming decades, scientists said on Friday."
Sports,Snoop Dogg running deep post routs for Matt Leinart. Snoop Dogg rapping and giving a pep talk inside the locker room of the top-ranked USC Trojans.
World,A series of aftershocks in Indonesia #39;s remote Papua province on Saturday hampered rescue efforts a day after a major earthquake killed at least 13 people and injured 65.
World,"Nine men have been charged over yesterday #39;s riot on Palm Island, in north east Australia. Hans Mick reports the community #39;s police station and court house were destroyed."
World," Toyota Motor Corp plans to build a factory in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, the first local production in that nation by any Japanese carmaker, company officials were quoted by Kyodo news agency as saying."
Business," President Bush pledged Friday to work with Congress to comply with a WTO ruling in a row over payment of anti dumping duties to US companies, and said he expected the trade body to hold Europe to account over  quot;unfair quot; subsidies to "
World,"Cuba restores contacts with eight EU embassies in Havana, ending a bitter row over ""dissident cocktail wars""."
Sports,Richard Green holed two chip shots on Saturday to close within one stroke of fellow Australian Rod Pampling going into the final round of the centenary Australian Open golf championship.
Sports,"In the end, it wasn #39;t about holding on to the No. 1 ranking or the Preseason NIT title or even the game. For Wake Forest #39;s Eric Williams, it was just about holding on to the ball."
World,Southeast Asian foreign ministers are finalizing a free trade agreement with China and a score of other accords in preparation for a summit meeting in Laos beginning Monday.
World,"Tamil Tigers say 30,000 people are dead or missing in the north and east of Sri Lanka."
Business,year Treasury notes fell for a fifth week after a report that a Chinese central bank official said his country trimmed its holdings of US government debt.
Business,"ARLINGTON, Virginia US Airways Group said Friday that General Electric, its largest creditor, had agreed to provide the bankrupt carrier with badly needed funds as it seeks to avoid liquidation."
Sci/Tech,Prehistoric hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.
Sci/Tech," When the Da Vinci Project rocket finally makes an attempt to fly into outer space next year, it will carry aloft a soccer ball once kicked by English footballer David Beckham and an Ellen DeGeneres doll dressed in a flight suit."
Sci/Tech,"Scientist have always wondered how pigeons manage to be such good navigators and have a  #39;nose for the north #39; and now a new study has suggested that it is because they have small magnetic particles in their beaks, which helps them detect different magnetic "
Sports,"Irrespective of the conditions on day three of the Hillross Australian Open Championship, the Australian Golf Club #39;s layout was always going to provide a test of both game and character."
Sports,Pressure is building on the Indian team from millions of home fans to deliver their first home Test series victory in two years when they take on South Africa in the second and final Test on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"With polls showing Americans desire of space exploration, NASA has received the green signal from Congress to carry out voyages to Moon and eventually to Mars."
Sports,South Africa have shrugged off accusations of negative tactics before the second and final test against India which starts on Sunday.
World," MOVE TO EASE ETHICS RULES: After Tom DeLay is snared in an ethics probe, House Republicans consider ways to make it harder to discipline members of Congress."
World,"MALABO, Equatorial Guinea A court convicted dozens of alleged mercenaries from South Africa and Armenia on Friday and sentenced them to prison terms for an alleged coup plot."
World,"US forces uncovered more bodies in the northern city of Mosul on Friday, apparent victims of an intimidation campaign by insurgents against Iraqs fledgling security forces."
Business,"Despite her confinement in a federal women #39;s prison, homemaking maven Martha Stewart might have something to be thankful for this holiday season, after all - shares of her media company bounced to their highest level in more than three years during "
Business,"Senior industrialists, religious leaders and politicians have swung into action to mediate between the warring Ambani brothers, Mukesh and Anil, even as a Reliance Industries spokesperson on Friday ruled out chances of Mukesh dragging his brother to court "
Sci/Tech,"With a green light from Congress, NASA is moving swiftly to carry out President George W. Bush #39;s ambitious plan to return robots and humans to the moon and eventually to Mars."
World," President Bush enlisted two former presidents for an ambitious private fund raising drive for victims of the deadly tsunami on Monday, asking Americans to open their wallets to help the millions left homeless, hungry and injured."
Sports,"Maryland kept stealing the ball, running for layups and hitting shots. Led by John Gilchrist, the No. 13 Terrapins dominated No. 25 Memphis."
Sports," Arizona Diamondback pitcher Randy Johnson appeared bound for the Big Apple Monday, after Major League commissioner Bud Selig approved a deal that would send the five time Cy Young award winner to the Yankees."
World, India's Saurav Ganguly will captain Asia against the world eleven in next week's one day international to raise funds for the victims of the Indian Ocean earthquake disaster.
Sports, The Tennessee Titans already have one quarterback recovering from surgery. They aren't in a hurry to operate on backup Billy Volek's throwing shoulder if they can avoid that.
Business,Cingular Wireless LLC agreed to sell and swap certain assets with Alltel Corp. for \$170 million in cash as part of the company #39;s required divestitures following Cingular #39;s acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.
Sci/Tech," FIC's ""Vassili"" includes a 3.6 inch color LCD screen and a 20GB hard drive, and can play multimedia content downloaded directly or via a TiVo"
Sci/Tech,Payments to tens of thousands of people who receive state pensions and benefits will be delayed after a computer crash at the Department of Work and Pensions.
Sci/Tech,Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working on software that will get to know you as well as your best mate - and even offers you advice.
Sci/Tech,"Data reveals strong demand for Apple #39;s iMac G5 and iPod products as the holiday shopping season kicks off. PowerBooks and eMacs are approaching the end of their life cycle, recent Apple inventory data has revealed."
Sports,"Cedric Benson ran for 165 yards and a touchdown to lead the Longhorns over the Aggies in Austin, Texas. Vince Young added a touchdown run and 224 yards total for the Longhorns (10-1, 7-1 Big 12), who earned "
Sports,We #39;re all taught in elementary school a universal principle:  quot;Two wrongs don #39;t make a right. quot;. What happened in the NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers is a perfect example of how true that principle is.
Sports," Wales' Stephen Dodd overcame a triple bogey to shoot a 2 under 70 on Saturday and maintain a three stroke lead after the third round of the China Open, the first event of the 2005 PGA European Tour schedule."
World,based security firm which employed four former Gurkhas killed in a rocket attack on their compound in Baghdad have paid tribute to them as  quot;brave and professional individuals quot;.
World,The EU #39;s aid chief said the violence in Sudan #39;s Darfur region had worsened since the government and rebels signed new security agreements two weeks ago.
Sports,South Africa captain Graeme Smith is a doubtful starter for the second Test match against India starting from Sunday in Kolkata.  quot;He hurt his foot in the morning.
Business,"Bob Lemos of Lemos Farm on Highway 92 near Half Moon Bay is optimistic about the Christmas tree season. He started selling trees last weekend, he said."
Business,"Alltel Corp. wasted little time in seizing opportunities created by last months Cingular Wireless-AT amp;T Wireless merger, announcing plans Friday to buy most of the assets that US regulators asked Cingular to sell."
World," The Cuban government has resumed formal diplomatic contacts with eight European nations, including France, Germany and Britain, Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"This season #39;s blockbuster video games give players the opportunity to hijack cars, mow down the walking undead with heavy artillery and ogle topless women."
Sports,New Zealand were forced to endure another demoralising day in the field on Saturday and then lost two early wickets after Australia declared their first innings on a massive 575 for eight in the second Test.
World,"Community leaders on Palm Island off north Queensland have rejected suggestions yesterday #39;s riot was premeditated. The community remains calm but tense, with police reinforcements sent to the island today."
World,"World News: Colombo, Nov 27 : Tamil Tigers chief Velupillai Prabhakaran was Saturday dubbed a Hitler by an aide-turned-foe who called for an Indian role in Sri Lanka #39;s fumbling peace process."
World,told Reuters on Thursday it was simply taking time to bring people to Yangon from around the country. where she is without a telephone and requires military permission to meet visitors.
Business,"Hooters Air will begin offering nonstop flights out of the Greater Rockford Airport in early 2005 to Denver, Atlanta and Las Vegas, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"World News: Washington, Nov 27 : Scientist have always wondered how pigeons manage to be such good navigators and have a  #39;nose for the north #39; and now a new study has suggested that it is because they have small magnetic particles in their beaks, which "
Sports,Kolkata: South African skipper Graeme Smith suffered an injury to his left foot in a minor accident near the team hotel here today.
Business,"November 27, 2004 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says it lost 2 (M) million dollars on Wednesday when tolls were waived on the first day of the toll takers strike."
Business,"Bee Garden Writer. Contrary to popular belief, Christmas tree farming is no longer a matter of clear-cutting stands of evergreens."
Business,Biotechnology and pharmaceutical stocks were nearly flat during the holiday-shortened week as two long-awaited drugs received Food and Drug Administration approval.
Business,  Gold Fields Ltd. welcomed Friday a decision handed down by a South African appeals court that the company said temporarily blocks Harmony Gold Mining Ltd.
Business,"Mitsubishi Motors Corp, Japan #39;s only money-losing car maker, and US brokerage firm Merrill Lynch plan to set up a joint venture in North America, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun said Saturday."
Business,Canadian authorities have raided the offices of Imperial Tobacco in their hunt for evidence of cigarette smuggling during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Business,Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has appealed to Dhirubhai Ambani #39;s widow Kokilabehn to settle the differences between her sons Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani who run India #39;s largest private sector company.
Sports," Moments after Texas beat Texas A amp;M, Longhorns coach Mack Brown was busying lobbying for an at large bid to the Bowl Championship Series. No. 6 Texas (10 1, 7 1 Big 12) guaranteed at least another week of arguing over just who belongs in the BCS, beating Texas A amp;M 26 13 Friday."
World," Twenty months after toppling Saddam Hussein, U.S. troops still battling his followers in the heart of Iraq's old arms industry are hitting back with a new weapon    ex members of Saddam's special forces."
Sports," Justin Gray scored 21 points for the second straight game and No. 1 Wake Forest beat No. 18 Arizona 63 60 Friday night in the championship game of the 16 team Preseason NIT, a game that had a March feel to it in late November."
World, Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's husband said on Saturday only fresh elections and an end to military rule could lead to a rapprochement between Bhutto's party and President Pervez Musharraf.
Sports," Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Montae Reagor could feel the weariness long before Thursday's game at Detroit. The constant hits, the barrage of meetings, the quick pivots from game plan to game plan had already worn down his body and mind. But Reagor and his teammates never succumbed to the Colts' most grueling test of the season  #151; playing four games in 18 days."
Sci/Tech,"Since founding Sequoia Capital in 1972, he #39;s helped nurture some of the Valley #39;s biggest successes, including Apple Computer, Cisco Systems, Electronic Arts and Oracle."
Sci/Tech, A new search engine launches Monday aimed at helping music lovers find tunes across a growing number of online music stores.
Sci/Tech,"Tech stocks were mixed for the holiday week, with analyst revisions moving key sector players. Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ) shares fell tumbled Tuesday after Credit Suisse First Boston lowered the "
Sci/Tech,The sudden boost trillions of cicadas dying en masse give to North American forests is apparent from a new study published in Science magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Regarding the creation of a John F. Kennedy assassination video  quot;game, quot;  quot;JFK Reloaded, quot; developed by Kirk Ewing for Traffic Games of Scotland: How truly unfortunate that this firm is so hard "
Sci/Tech,"Juliana Sasaki didnt bother checking out Sonys digital music player before buying her green iPod mini.  quot;I knew Sony and other companies had MP3 players, but they cant beat the mini, quot; says Sasaki, 23, a language teacher."
Sci/Tech,"November 27, 2004 -- Forget the hoopla over the newly reopened Museum of Modern Art. Hop on the 7 train to Flushing, Queens, and you can go to Mars or the ice moon Europa, just past Jupiter."
Sci/Tech," It #39;s an idea that was popularized by Princess Leia #39;s plea for help in Star Wars: sending a 3 D hologram. Now, two Japanese scientists have developed technology they hope will one day turn the humble "
Sports, Germany won the FIFA Under 19 Women's World Championship on Saturday with a 2 0 victory over China.
Sci/Tech, Bluetooth    a short range wireless technology    is finally coming of age.
World, The Pakistan army said Saturday it will withdraw hundreds of troops from a tense tribal region near Afghanistan where Osama bin Laden and his top deputy were believed to be hiding.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   It's being likened to a roll of the dice.
Sports,"GOLF has changed a lot in the 100 years since the captain of the Drouin Golf Club in Victoria, the Honourable Michael Scott, won the first Australian Open."
Sports,"STEPHEN DODD paid a heavy price for one slack shot in his third round of the Volvo China Open in Shanghai today. But after nine holes, the 38-year-old Welshman still led."
Sports,"Throughout the day, dark clouds hovered above downtown Seattle, a fitting site for a Nets team off to one of its dreariest starts to a season."
World,PRINCE Charles has asked Scotland Yard for an in-depth report on his son Harry #39;s trip to Argentina after reports of excessive drinking and a kidnap plot.
World,"PREMIER Peter Beattie has appealed for calm on Palm Island, amid fears that hidden weapons and a large supply of alcohol could fuel more riots."
Sci/Tech," As we approach the holiday    season, many people may consider the purchase of a telescope. You might already    have seen telescope ads in newspapers, catalogues or on TV shopping channels.    A typical ad might say something like this:"
Sci/Tech, Keeping an astronaut crew in tip top shape during lengthy treks to and from distant Mars may demand portable gravity.
World,"US Army deserter Charles Jenkins was released from military jail on Saturday after serving 25 days for abandoning his squadron in 1965 and defecting to North Korea, where he lived for nearly four decades."
World,The father of Damilola Taylor remains confident four years after his son's murder that the killer will be caught.
World,The sudden boost trillions of cicadas dying en masse give to North American forest soils is apparent from a new study.
World,"Ukraine's parliament declared invalid the disputed presidential election, a non-binding move demonstrating the country's rising dissatisfaction with the outcome."
Sci/Tech,A not-so anonymous Anonymous Coward asks:  quot;The administrator at my work gave me the following reason for not using Mozilla. What do you think?
Sci/Tech,"Sharman Networks Limited has launched Kazaa v3.0. This latest version includes the integration of Skype, which allows users to make free online calls anywhere in the world, using peer-to-peer (P2P) technology."
World,"The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors has put off a resolution on Iran #39;s nuclear program until Monday, to allow more time for European countries and Tehran to finalize a deal to freeze Iran #39;s uranium enrichment program."
World,"A United Nations anti-torture body has criticised Britain for the  quot;unsatisfactory quot; conditions in its prisons, including a  quot;substantial number of deaths in custody quot;, urging it to act at once to improve them."
World,"ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif has presented a proposal to PPP-P chairperson, Benazir Bhutto for signing a code of ethics by both the parties for the sake of beginning of new democratic era in the country and the latter has okayed the proposal."
Business,"The World Trade Organization imposed penalties Friday on US exports ranging from apples to textiles, escalating a trade dispute the Bush administration has struggled to defuse by unsuccessfully "
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, estimated November sales at US stores open at least a year rose about 0.7 percent, less than its forecast, as the company scaled back "
Sports,ENGLAND #39;S players hit out at cricket #39;s authorities last night. They claimed they had been used as  quot;political pawns quot; after the Zimbabwe government produced a spectacular U-turn to ensure the controversial one-day series will go ahead.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it expects a 0.7 percent increase in November sales at its U.S. stores open at least one year, down from a forecast of 2 percent to 4 percent a week ago."
Sports,"Last week #39;s basketball brawl in Detroit, triggered by an on-court fight that spilled into the stands when a fan tossed a drink, has set the sports world buzzing."
Sports,THERE can #39;t be many times when the only unbeaten team in the division goes into a match with the leaders with 15 points to make up.
World,"Islamabad, Nov. 27 (NNN) : Rejecting Indias assertion to the contrary, Pakistan has said that the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) is the real representative of Kashmiri people."
World,"Sri Lanka #39;s feared Tamil Tiger rebels have threatened to resume a two-decade war for self-rule that killed more than 64,000 people if the government does not agree to discuss their demands soon."
World,The United Nations Committee Against Torture has urged Britain to carry out a review of its policy of detaining foreign suspects indefinitely under anti-terrorism laws.
Sci/Tech," With its renewed attacks on US p2p file sharers and its latest effort to turn Canada into another marketing and sales division going nicely, the Big Four music cartel are again turning their attention to Australia and Sharman Networks "
Sports,"Germany won the FIFA Under-19 Women #39;s World Championship on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over China. The United States finished third, beating Brazil 3-0 in the earlier game."
World,Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto #39;s husband said on Saturday only fresh elections and an end to military rule could lead to a rapprochement between Bhutto #39;s party and President Pervez Musharraf.
Sports,South African cricket played a key role in behind-the-scenes negotiations to save the England tour of Zimbabwe. The tour went ahead this week when the Zimbabwean government allowed the entire media contingent 
Sci/Tech,California voters approve an aggressive DNA-collection program -- basically anyone held in connection with a felony will be tested -- and that has privacy advocates worried. By Julia Scheeres.
Sci/Tech,"A new breed of specialty search engines promise to deliver the best bargains to travelers using the web to find the best airfares and accommodations. They're challenging established sites like Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz."
Sci/Tech,A watchdog group tries to stop an Ohio county's elections board from rejecting thousands of provisional ballots until they are hand checked against voter registration cards.
Business,TOKYO : Troubled Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will tie up with Merrill Lynch and Co. in North American financing operations as part of its business rehabilitation efforts.
World," Rwanda can and will strike Rwandan rebels in Congo if little continues to be done to disarm them, but Kigali is not spoiling for a fight, President Paul Kagame said on Saturday after meeting his Congolese counterpart."
Sci/Tech,"Their decaying carcasses gave a super-size boost in nutrients to forest soil and stimulated seed and nitrogen production in a plant important to the forest ecosystem, researchers reported in Friday #39;s issue of the journal Science."
Sci/Tech,A new micro-generator developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology holds promise for micro-generator technology #39;s future in electronics devices.
Sports,Chairman Milan Mandaric has sought to reconcile the club with fans before Portsmouth #39;s predicament descends into pantomime farce by insisting:  #39;I #39;m behind you.
Sports,"Adelaide - New Zealand lost both their opening batsmen in the final session as Australia, led by Justin Langer #39;s third career double century, held a 519-run lead after the second day of the second cricket Test on Saturday."
Sports,"SOUTH AFRICAN captain Graeme Smith sustained a freak injury off the field but was likely to play in the second Test against India, a team official said today."
World,"Insisting that Hurriyat Conference is the real representative of Kashmiris, Pakistan has claimed that India is not ready to accept ground realities in Kashmir."
World,"protesting against the death of a man in custody burnt down a police station, police residence and a courthouse. northeast coast, said Queensland state police minister Judy Spence."
World,Pope John Paul returned relics of two early Christian saints to the Patriarch of Constantinople Saturday in another bid to warm ties with eastern Orthodoxy.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest retailer, said on Saturday it expects a 0.7 percent increase in November sales at its US stores open at least "
Sports,Blackburn Rovers got their first away win of the season beating Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Paul Gallagher #39;s 10th-minute strike and a Paul Dickov penalty with 13 minutes remaining sealed the 
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO Nov 24, 2004 - It #39;s an idea that was popularized by Princess Leia #39;s plea for help in Star Wars: sending a 3-D hologram."
Sports,"Anastasia Myskina kept Russia #39;s Fed Cup hopes alive by beating Moscow-born Tatiana Golovin 6-4 7-6 in the second singles of the competition final against holders France on Saturday, levelling the score at 1-1."
Sports,"The fine, pure hate that Erik Morales has for Marco Antonio Barrera might be motivation enough for the Tijuana fighter here tonight, but there also is a more tangible factor in his favor."
Sports,"The St. Louis Rams yesterday released punter Sean Landeta and signed Kevin Stemke to replace him. Landeta, 42, was one of only two former USFL players still in action in the NFL."
Sports,Minor league hockey player Dan Sullivan was suspended for 18 fewer games for mooning fans than Indiana Pacer Stephen Jackson was (30) for trying to punch their lights out.
World,"The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader said Saturday the rebels would be compelled tolaunch the freedom struggle for the Tamil nation if peace talks were further delayed, the pro-rebel website TamilNet said."
World," Jailed Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouti dropped out of the race to replace Yasser Arafat on Friday, agreeing to support the candidacy of interim leader Mahmoud Abbas in a move intended to head off a split in the ruling Fatah movement."
World, Pakistan on Saturday downplayed suggestions that a new CIA report indicates that a renegade scientist provided more help to Iran's nuclear weapons program than previously disclosed.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest retailer, said on Saturday it expects a 0.7 percent increase in November sales at its US stores open at least "
Business,"Biogen Idec Inc. #39;s Tysabri drug for multiple sclerosis may reach patients as soon as next week, and doctors said they plan to prescribe it first to patients who are no longer being helped by older medicines."
Business,"Canada #39;s dollar gained for the fifth week in six, reaching the highest since January 1992, on speculation the central bank will lift its interest-rate target next month."
Sports," Annika Sorenstam is mixing it up with the men again, and this time the competition includes Tiger Woods. Sorenstam and Woods will play against each other for the first time when they tee off Saturday in the Skins Game at the Trilogy Golf Club in the middle of the desert."
Sports, St. John's imposed two years of penalties on its men's basketball team Friday after an investigation revealed a former player was given cash by an athletic department employee.
Business,"Instead of the skinny black line, showing a hurricane #39;s forecast track, forecasters have drafted a couple of alternative graphics to depict where the storms might go -- and they want your opinion."
Sports," A lot has changed for the San Diego Chargers since the mid September afternoon when Drew Brees threw two interceptions, lost a fumble and sustained a concussion in a home loss to the New York Jets."
World,John Terry's brace helps Chelsea move five points clear at the top of the table.
World,A state of alert is ordered as swarms of locusts from Africa arrive in Spain's Canary Islands.
Sci/Tech,"Moving beyond media downloads, leading peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing company Kazaa, is now offering free, Internet-based telephone service via the Skype voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) application."
Sci/Tech,"The Public Relations India blog claims that Microsoft or its PR agency released this photo of the new MSN Search ... .. to AP using the IE competitor browser, Mozilla Firefox."
Sci/Tech,"The San Antonio resident set up the Web site, did a little research and recently launched his Internet service that allows registered users to shoot actual .22 rifles at paper targets via their computer."
Sci/Tech," quot;A small peer-to-peer start-up has won rights from three of the four major record labels to distribute their music online. The deals with Peer Impact, a new division of online marketing company Wurld Media "
Sports,  French Open champion Anastasia Myskina pulled Russia into a 1 1 tie with defending champion France at the Fed Cup final Saturday after US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova lost the first singles match.
Sports,POLITICAL heavyweights have intervened in a bid to end the West Indies contracts dispute which threatens the one-day series in Australia.
Sports,Arjan De Zeeuw played a captains role to the full as the Portsmouth players superbly shrugged off a week of internal turmoil. The Dutch defender grabbed the winner in a 1-0 triumph against Bolton at the 
Sports,PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded catcher Jason Kendall to the Oakland Athletics for left-handers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes.
Sports,Australia showed all their famed resilience to withstand a fierce fightback by England and beat the world champions 21-19 in a thunderous World Cup final repeat on Saturday.
Sports,Nothing much changed for New Zealand on day 2 of the second test match between Australia and New Zealand. Australia are dominating like they did on the first day and with Justin Langer completing his double 
Sports,South Africa gained revenge for their surprise defeat at Murrayfield two years ago with a convincing 45-10 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh.
World,A PALESTINIAN democracy activist who has campaigned for non-violent resistance to Israeli occupation said today he would run for president to succeed Yasser Arafat.
World,Americas Amber Alert News Center(BEIJING China) AP--BEIJING -- Chinese police have detained a man accused of hacking to death as many as nine boys as they slept in a high school dormitory in central China.
World,"OUAGADOUGOU (AFP) - Leaders from 36 French-speaking countries wrapped up a summit in Burkina Faso, with a call to the protagonists in the Ivory Coast conflict to implement a French-brokered pact to restore peace."
World,"Colombo, Nov 27 (UNI) The LTTE today threatened to resume the  #39; #39;freedom struggle #39; #39; if the Sri Lankan Government did not resume the peace talks on the basis of its proposal for an interim self-rule."
World,"Sudan said it had lifted all restrictions on aid workers and revoked a state of emergency in the troubled North Darfur state on Saturday, after rebels pulled out from a town they occupied last week."
World,"What happens to a society when its fulcrum - its mothers and fathers, teachers, nurses, farm workers - die in their prime?"
World,"<p></p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - President Bush was targetedfor assassination by Colombia's biggest Marxist rebel groupthis week when he visited the Caribbean port city of Cartagena,a top Colombian official said on Saturday.</p>"
Business,Hollywood Entertainment Corp. discovered Friday that it might have another suitor in the suddenly crowded field bidding to take over the Wilsonville-based video rental chain.
Business,Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said it will sell \$2 billion of US auto loans to Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. to help the automaker reduce debt.
Sports,  Top ranked Southern California tries to win a school record 21st straight home game and post a 20th consecutive victory overall when it hosts rival Notre Dame on Saturday.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Kolkata, Nov 27 : With the revocation of captain Sourav Ganguly #39;s two-match suspension, a resurgent Indian team is looking forward to the second and final Test against South Africa beginning at the Eden Gardens here Sunday."
World,"A US soldier was killed yesterday in a roadside bomb attack on a military vehicle north of Baghdad while two marines were killed Thursday in the western Iraqi city of Fallujah, the US military said."
Sports,Bryan Habana scored two intercept tries in his first start and Jaco van der Westhuyzen collected a try and three drop goals Saturday as Tri Nations champion South Africa outplayed Scotland 45-10 at Murrayfield.
Business," OPEC oil producers are unlikely to change output quotas at their December 10 ministerial meeting and have no need yet to rein in a supply surge that has begun to ease record prices, Nigeria's top oil official said on Saturday."
World," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Thousands of Argentines  mourning almost 200 young victims of a rock club fire took to  the streets of Buenos Aires on Monday to protest the  government's safety standards, as the city mayor resisted  pressure to resign."
Business, The Federal Communications Commission is keeping and eye on SBC Communications #39; new connection charge for calls made over the Internet.
World, The Peruvian government put a  southern Andean town under curfew on Monday after launching a  military offensive to retake a police station held for three  days by ex soldiers demanding the president's resignation.
World," Iraq's main Shi'ite parties insisted on Saturday that elections should go ahead on Jan. 30 as planned, rejecting mounting calls from Sunni and secular politicians to postpone the polls because of guerrilla violence."
Sports," Bill Walsh and Don Shula might want to avert their eyes from this one. Twenty seasons after the San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins faced each other in two of their 10 combined trips to the Super Bowl, they've become the NFL's two most miserable franchises."
Sports, Spaniards used to say they lived in one of Europe's most racially tolerant countries. Soccer has shattered that myth. In Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium  #151; the Yankee Stadium of soccer  #151; Spanish fans bellowed out monkey noises last week each time a black English player touched the ball in a match between England and Spain.
Sci/Tech,Eight Arctic countries agreed on small steps to brake a rapid thaw of the region on Wednesday with indigenous peoples accusing Washington of 
Sports, Washington Redskins kicker John Hall will be back in uniform Sunday after missing five games with a groin injury.
World," Hundreds of people marked the 100 days in captivity of two French reporters in Iraq with a silent march through a western French town, while the family of one of the kidnapped men appealed for their release before Christmas."
Sports,South Africa coach Jake White praised fly-half Jaco van der Westhuyzen after his try-scoring contribution in the 45-10 win over Scotland at Murrayfield.
World," The warning left in the garage of Omar Hameed, Iraqi National Guardsman, showed two bloody swords and a message: ""If you don't quit your job in three days, you will be killed."""
World,Sri Lanka #39;s Tamil Tiger insurgency is threatening to resume armed struggles unless the government accepts the rebels #39; blueprint for self-rule.
Sports, Chelsea routed Charlton 4 0 on Saturday behind two goals by defender John Terry to open a five point lead at the top of the Premier League.
World, Ask not why so few inaugural speeches resonate long after they are given.
World," President Bush says politicians should say what they mean. But doing so can sometimes be an invitation to disaster, as Arlen Specter, John Kerry, John Snow and Bush himself can attest."
World," US Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, will again miss work when the Supreme Court reconvenes Monday, according to a report."
World," HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY, Nfld. (CP)   Hurt and insulted by their premier's decision to pull down Canadian flags across the province, some patriotic Labradorians plan to raise the Maple Leaf in protest Tuesday."
World,  Pope John Paul is returning centuries old relics of two Orthodox Christian saints in an effort to bridge the divide between the two churches.
Business,"Canadians remember two things about Ronald Reagan #39;s trip to Quebec City in 1985: his rendition of  quot;When Irish Eyes Are Smiling quot; with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and the announcement "
World,". Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, who is illegally jailed in Israeli occupation prison, will not run in the Palestinian presidential election, an official "
Sci/Tech,Most of the turkeys gracing the nation #39;s dinner tables Thursday have been selectively bred for their white meat for so many generations that simply walking 
Sports,  England defender John Terry scored twice as Chelsea crushed Charlton Athletic 4 0 to go five points clear at the top of the English Premier League.
Sports,"Italy fought off a strong second-half comeback by the United States and won its rugby union Test 43-25 on Saturday. Flyhalf Luciano Orquera scored 20 points including a try, and winger "
World," Iran is working on a secret nuclear programme for military purposes despite promising the European Union it would halt all activities related to uranium enrichment, the news magazine Der Spiegel said on Saturday."
World,"Palestinian officials have disbanded a Gaza security force feared by civilians and under fire by human rights groups in one of the first concrete steps toward security reform in months, says a security official."
World," When Romanians pick a president Sunday, their main choice is between the forces of the past  #151; flawed but comfortingly familiar  #151; and an inexperienced challenger promising a dynamic, Western leaning future."
World," Sudan's pro government Janjaweed militia killed 16 people in a western village in the troubled Darfur region, a spokesman of the rebel Sudan Liberation Movement told AFP by telephone."
World, A 10 year old Afghan boy saved from death after being airlifted to Canada for emergency heart surgery has flown home with a new lease on life.
World," QUEBEC (CP)   Stephen Harper denied accusations of political opportunism in Quebec on Saturday, saying he wants voters in the province to chose the Conservatives for principles that apply across the country."
Business,"SO what if ownership issues crop up in the Rs 90,000-plus crore Reliance group even if Mukesh, the elder of the two Ambani brothers, seeks to say there is none?"
Sports," Free agent Pedro Martinez met with the general manager of the New York Mets in his home country, a month after helping the Boston Red Sox win their first World Series title since 1918, a baseball source told The Associated Press."
Sports,"Paul Scholes grabbed his third goal in three games with a brace against West Brom on Saturday, and then urged United to make up for their sluggish start to the campaign."
Sports,Manchester City recorded back-to-back Premiership wins for the first time since April 2003 with a well-deserved win over Aston Villa at Eastlands.
Sports,"Tonight on HBO PPV, only one of the two brave warriors will emerge with the bragging rights as to which one is the superior Mexican fighter, The Baby Faced Assassin Marco Antonio Barrera or Erik El Terrible Morales?"
World,SEVEN Swiss firefighters were presumed dead today after they were trapped under the collapsed roof of a burning underground car park.
World,David Blunkett is being urged to bring forward plans to allow phone-tapping evidence in UK courts so trials of foreign terror suspects can go ahead.
Sports, Deron Williams scored 20 points to lead No. 5 Illinois to a 89 72 win over No. 24 Gonzaga on Saturday in the John Wooden Tradition at Conseco Fieldhouse.
World," Saudi security forces shot dead a suspected militant on Saturday in a clash in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, police and witnesses said."
Sports, England skipper Michael Vaughan turned up the pressure ahead of the opening match against Zimbabwe by warning that his team will quit the tour if they are forced to meet Robert Mugabe.
Sports,"Adelaide, November 27: Justin Langer made 215 of Australias 575 for eight declared before New Zealand stumbled to 56 for two at the close of the second days play in the second Test on Saturday."
Sports,"Free agent Pedro Martinez met with the general manager of the New York Mets in his home country, a month after helping the Boston Red Sox win their first World Series title since 1918, a baseball source told The Associated Press."
Sports,"French champions Olympique Lyon hope to regain their momentum when they meet ambitious AJ Auxerre on Saturday. The Ligue 1 leaders have won only one of their last four games, losing for the first time this "
Sports,Sylvain Wiltord scored one goal and made another as he returned to lead Olympique Lyon to a 2-1 victory over AJ Auxerre in a Ligue 1 game on Saturday.
Sports," Led by Maurice Ager's 19 points, No. 10 Michigan State scored more than 100 points for the third straight game in a 102 52 win over Nicholls State on Saturday."
Business,"Here #39;s another good reason to finish your holiday shopping early: The US dollar reached a new all-time low against the euro Friday for the fourth straight day, raising the strong possibility that US consumers will pay much more for imported goods as the "
Sports," Jamal Crawford scored 30 points, Stephon Marbury had 15 assists and Tim Thomas scored 17 to lead New York past Toronto 108 102 on a Saturday of season highs for several Knicks."
Sci/Tech,The Golden Palace.com Space Program Powered by the da Vinci Project announced that the launch of its private rocket has delayed until at least January.
Sci/Tech," It #39;s an idea that was popularized by Princess Leia #39;s plea for help in Star Wars: sending a 3 D hologram. Now, two Japanese scientists have developed technology they hope will one day turn the humble "
World,Chinese dissident Liu Jingsheng is freed after a decade in jail but says his freedom of speech is limited.
World,England fall to the first defeat under new coach Andy Robinson after Australia run out narrow winners at Twickenham.
Business,Pennsylvania Turnpike officials have decided not to waive tolls on Sunday as a way to cope with a strike that has continued over the holiday weekend.
Business,"_ At least three people were hospitalized and others suffered irritated eyes when someone released pepper spray at Toys R Us #39; flagship store during the busy holiday shopping weekend, fire and police spokesmen said."
Business,"Ontario, Canada, Premier Dalton McGuinty has said gas sold in the province will have to contain five percent ethanol within three years."
Sports,Bryan Randall throws for two touchdowns as No. 11 Virginia Tech moves one victory away from the ACC title Saturday with a 24-10 victory over No. 16 Virginia.
Sports,The punishment of Ron Artest by David Stern has convinced players' union head Billy Hunter that Stern's power needs to be addressed in current labor talks.
Sports,"With physicals completed, the trade between the Pirates and Athletics that sends All-Star catcher Jason Kendall to Oakland is also completed."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s ironic that in this moment of triumph for Apple CEO Steve Jobs, the greatest challenge yet to Apple #39;s online music dominance is emerging."
Sports,"American Bode Miller takes the opening World Cup downhill race of the season on Saturday, his first World Cup downhill victory of his career."
Sports,NEW YORK CITY -- Arizona came very close to pulling the huge upset over No. 1 Wake Forest. The Cats had a dominating first half performance but a 21-5 second half run by the Demon Deacons was too much for the Cats to overcome.
Sports,Sylvain Wiltord and Juninho each scored Saturday to lead unbeaten French first division leader Lyon over fourth-place Auxerre 2-1.
Sports,"Reggie McNeal switched his jersey number in the off-season, trading No. 16 for No. 1 in a salute to a departed teammate. McNeal has become the "
Sports,AS Roma ended a run of four defeats with a 4-0 win at Siena in Serie A on Saturday with two goals each from Vincenzo Montella and Francesco Totti.
Sports,America #39;s Bode Miller won his second race of the season Saturday with victory in the opening World Cup downhill by almost a second over nearest rival Antoine Deneriaz.
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Deron Williams and Luther Head scored 20 points apiece, Dee Brown chipped in with 17, and No. 5 Illinois routed 24th- ranked Gonzaga, 89-72, in the John R. Wooden Tradition at Conseco Fieldhouse."
World,"Iran #39;s foreign minister said Saturday that Iran had every right to keep, for research purposes, some of the centrifuges that could be used to enrich uranium, an indication "
World,"US Army 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment soldiers lead Iraqi men suspected of insurgent involvement from the scene of a joint raid by Iraqi National Guard and US forces near a mosque in central Mosul, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004."
World,"(Camp Zama, Japan-AP) Nov. 27, 2004 - Charles Jenkins hopes to make one more trip to the US before settling down to a new life in northern Japan."
World,Ministers were this weekend embroiled in a stars for Labour row after they were told to use their contacts with the rich and famous to get them to back the party.
World,"World News: Colombo, Nov 27 : Tamil Tigers leader Velupillai Prabhakaran Saturday threatened to resume his armed campaign if Sri Lanka did not quickly begin talks on his proposal for an administrative set-up in Tamil areas, which many fear will only "
World,"Palestinian officials have disbanded a Gaza security force feared by civilians, says a security official, marking a step toward reforms ahead of an election to choose a successor to Yasser Arafat."
Sports, Diamond Ferri ran for 141 yards two touchdowns and scored again on an interception Saturday as Syracuse rolled to a 43 17 victory over No. 17 Boston College to deprive the Eagles of a Bowl Championship Series berth and a farewell outright Big East title.
Sports," Montrell Jones caught two touchdown passes and returned a punt for a score, and No. 7 Louisville clinched its third Conference USA championship since 2000 with a 70 7 rout of Cincinnati on Saturday."
Sports, The Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday traded veteran catcher Jason Kendall and cash considerations to Oakland in exchange for pitchers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes.
Sports, Jessica Davenport had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Ohio State to an 80 43 win over Yale on Saturday.
Sports," Adam Scott won  #36;50,000 and two skins on the second hole Saturday, then he and the more famous members of the foursome  #151; Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and Fred Couples  #151; left  #36;250,000 out on the golf course during the next seven holes of the made for TV tournament."
Business," Facing record budget deficits, the Bush administration likely will turn to short term government borrowing to help finance its plan to add personal retirement accounts to Social Security, officials said on Saturday."
Business, (Linda Stern is a freelance writer who covers personal finance issues for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Ms. Stern. You can e mail her at lindastern(at)aol.com).
Sports,Barcelona held off a spirited comeback by newcomers Getafe to claim a nervous 2-1 win and cement their hold on the leadership of the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Sports,"ASPEN, United States (AFP) - Croatian Janica Kostelic won a women #39;s alpine World Cup slalom ahead of Sweden #39;s Anja Paerson and Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen."
Sports,"Where is the Humane Society when you need it? Where are those organizations against cruelty to dumb animals - or in this case, drunk Irishmen?"
World,"Marxist rebels had planned to assassinate President Bush last Monday during his four-hour stopover in Colombia to meet President lvaro Uribe, Defense Minister "
Sports,Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell says he wants to start next season and is uncertain if he could be content in a backup role.
Sports,English Premiere League leaders Chelsea continued their good form in the recent weeks with another spectacular win over Charlton Athletic.
Sports,"Getafe, Spain (Sports Network) - Leaders Barcelona survived a late rally by promoted Getafe to earn a 2-1 road win Saturday. The win gives Barca a strong nine point lead over second place Espanyol, which edged Atletico Madrid Saturday 2-1."
Sports,"Michigan State #39;s Maurice Ager shoots a 3-pointer in the first half against Nicholls State Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, in East Lansing, Mich."
Sports,"(Paulsboro, NJ -WABC, November 27, 2004 ) - Authorities are working to clean up a slippery and potentially dangerous mess in a South Jersey river."
World,"(CBS/AP) The largest guerrilla group in Colombia ordered an assassination attempt on President Bush during his visit to the country last week, a senior official said."
Sports,"ACC: After Virginia Tech beat Virginia, it all comes down to the Hokies visit to Miami next week. The winner earns the ACC #39;s BCS bowl bid."
Sports,"Led by Maurice Ager #39;s 19 points, No. 10 Michigan State scored more than 100 points for the third straight game in a 102-52 win over Nicholls State on Saturday."
Sports,"With the game on the line, Notre Dame turned to its senior leaders to help the sixth-ranked Fighting Irish avoid an upset by unranked Southern California."
World,The separatist Tamil Tiger guerrillas declared Saturday that they would renew fighting unless the government immediately agreed 
World," Saudi security forces killed a suspected militant in the Red Sea city of Jeddah on Saturday and confiscated weapons in his possession, the Saudi Interior Ministry said."
Sports,Englands stance over the Zimbabwe crisis hardened yesterday. They are planning to offer compensation to Zimbabwes cricket board rather than make another tour of the country while Robert Mugabe is in 
Sports,The same three smiling faces that stacked the podium following Fridays World Cup giant slalom were back on top Saturday after the first of two womens slalom races on Aspen Mountain.
Sports,"EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sports Network) - Maurice Ager scored 19 points and pulled down six rebounds, as 10th-ranked Michigan State crushed Nicholls State, 102-52, at the Breslin Center."
Sports,"CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (Sports Network) - Diamond Ferri and Damien Rhodes each rushed for over 100 yards and combined to score four touchdowns as Syracuse routed 17th-ranked Boston College, 43-17, in Big East action at Alumni Stadium."
Sports,"The speed battle trainer Tim Ritvo hoped would develop to enhance stretch-running R Obsession #39;s chances in Saturday #39;s \$100,000 Frances Genter Stakes at Calder never materialized."
Sports," Joe Gibbs laid down the law to his players Monday, a day after the end of his worst season as an NFL coach. His message: Show up for every single offseason workout, meeting and practice  #151; or else."
World, QUEBEC (CP)   Canada's national opposition leaders played local politics and stole ideas from other parties Saturday as they scoured Quebec for just the tiniest toehold.
World,Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in transplant technology that could help cure more people with diabetes.
Sports,"Iowa State makes a slew of late-game errors and falls to Missouri, 17-14, in overtime. The loss sends Colorado to the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma."
Sci/Tech," After years of holding meetings with analysts and media at rival Intel's biannual developer conferences, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to host its own developer conference this year in the U.S."
Sports,"Janica Kostelic of Croatia beat Anja Paerson of Sweden Saturday to take her first World Cup race in nearly two years in Aspen of Colorado, the United States."
Sports,"Since winning Wimbledon as a virtually unknown 17-year-old last summer, Maria Sharapova has emerged as one of the world #39;s top ranked tennis players."
Sports,Barcelona is now nine points clear at the top of the Primera Liga table thanks to a 2-1 win at Getafe. An easy win looked on the cards for Barca when Rafael Marquez and Deco put it 2-0 up after just 22 minutes 
Sports,"Ohio State #39;s Jessica Davenport, left, shoots over Yale #39;s Erica Davis during the first half Saturday Nov. 27, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio."
Sports,"Lyon, France (Sports Network) - French international Sylvain Wiltord scored his first Ligue 1 goal of the season Saturday as Lyon edged Auxerre, 2-1."
Sports,Diamond Ferri ran for 141 yards two touchdowns and scored again on an interception Saturday as Syracuse rolled to a 43-17 victory over No.
World,"By Damien Mcelroy in Vienna and Philip Sherwell in Washington. Iran #39;s rulers want to revise a deal part-brokered by Britain to suspend their nuclear weapons programme, throwing the agreement into doubt just "
Business,Can Stephen A. Schwarzman rise above his status as just another rich deal maker and achieve renown in the worlds of art and Washington politics?
Business,The push for better ethics and transparent accounting in corporate America has had an unexpected side effect: more finance chiefs are calling it quits.
Business,"Carl C. Icahn, the pushy financier, is Wall Street's perennial Boy Who Cried Wolf. So, why does anyone take him seriously anymore?"
Business,"Utilities mutual funds are on a tear, but investors shouldn't expect a repeat performance next year."
Business,"THE Fed's decision today was widely anticipated, and I hope the economic effects of the tightening of monetary policy are fully examined before moving much further in this direction."
Business,"The holiday shopping season got an unexpected twist of craziness Saturday when someone released pepper spray in an elevator at the Toys R Us store in Times Square, sending at least three people "
Business,"IT is time to take a break from the junk bond market, which is overheating as companies rush to lock in surprisingly low interest rates before the Federal Reserve pushes them any higher."
Business,"The board of EADS, the parent company of Airbus, the aerospace giant, will tomorrow give the green light to develop its new aircraft, the A350."
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour Party maintains a healthy lead over the opposition six months before elections widely expected in May, a poll released Saturday suggests."
Sci/Tech," DualDisc and DVD(plus) discs have until now been devoid of graphics, apart from limited text on the inner ring. Because both sides of these CD/DVD hybrids contain optical data, it has been impossible to apply graphics to them."
World, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said Saturday he has not ruled out sending troops to eastern Congo if Hutu rebels continue to threaten his country.
Sci/Tech," Trading Technologies, which develops trading software for derivatives professionals, has made 28 add on components available."
World,"The imprisoned leader of Fatah #39;s Tanzim in the West Bank, Marwan Barghouti, announced on Friday that he will not run for the post of Palestinian Authority chairman."
World,"Southeast Asian ministers on Saturday completed a free trade pact with China and other accords to be adopted at a meeting of their leaders, but touchy "
World,"Torrential rains hit the region this week and floods submerged more than 10,000 houses and brought traffic to a standstill. A disaster management official from the coastal province of Quang Ngai says a red "
World,"Declaring that peace had been restored in part of Pakistan #39;s restive tribal areas, Pakistani military officials have announced that troops will "
Sports, Ashley Earley scored 21 points to lead No. 14 Vanderbilt over Siena 76 47 in the championship game of the Vanderbilt Tournament on Saturday.
Sci/Tech," A 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St. Helens on Saturday, the strongest quake at the volcano since mid October."
Sports,At first sight there might not be too much in common between this week #39;s decision by the International Cricket Council to overturn Sourav Ganguly #39;s two-match ban and the shenanigans surrounding England and their tour of Zimbabwe.
Sports,"LONDON: Australia retained the Cook Cup with a 21-19 win against England here yesterday, their first victory at Twickenham since 1998."
Sports,"Diamond Ferri ran for two touchdowns and returned an interception for another as Syracuse defeated No. 21 Boston College 43-17, likely knocking the Eagles from a Bowl Championship Series game."
Sci/Tech,"More businesses are out to convert die-hard check writers to electronic billing by offering perks, lower interest rates or discounted prices."
Sci/Tech,"Facing increased fuel prices, more Americans are choosing tankless water heating units, despite higher upfront costs."
Sci/Tech,"Are dolls, blocks and stuffed animals fading away in favor of electronic gadgets, and is childhood fading with them?"
Sci/Tech,"When a colleague recently sold me his iPod with more than 3,000 songs still on it, his musical tastes showed me a side of him I had never seen."
Sports,"No. 8 Georgia Hangs on to Beat Georgia Tech, 19-13, After Collapsing in Second Half of Game. Georgia quarterback DJ Shockley evades Georgia Tech defender Gerris Wilkinson during the first quarter Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 in Athens, Ga."
Sports,"Chelsea crushed Charlton Athletic 4-0 to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Manchester United extended their winning run with a 3-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday."
Sports,"ATHENS, Georgia (Ticker) -- Georgia Tech quarterback Reggie Ball lost count of the downs at a most inopportune time. Ball inexplicably threw the ball away on fourth down in the final minute as Georgia held on for a 19-13 victory over the Yellow Jackets."
Sports,"LYON, Nov 27 (SW) - Lyon stretched their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to six points over idle Lille with a 2-1 victory over Auxerre at the Stade Gerland on Saturday."
Sports,"At Louisville, Ky., Montrell Jones caught two touchdown passes and returned a punt for a score, and Louisville clinched its third Conference USA championship since 2000."
World,MOSCOW: A spokesman for the Tibetan exile government in India said yesterday that Russia has issued the Dalai Lama a visa to visit Buddhists in its Kalmykia region and that he could make the trip as early as tomorrow.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, slashed its own expectations of"
Sci/Tech,"In a few weeks, after a seven-year journey across the solar system, a robot spacecraft bristling with British instruments will plunge into the atmosphere of the mysterious, methane-shrouded world of Titan."
Sports,"Bode Miller of the United States clinched his first World Cup downhill title in six years in Lake Louise, Alberta of Canada on Saturday."
World,"Iraq #39;s fragile political settlement appeared to be on the brink of collapse last night, with Sunnis, Shias and Kurds divided over whether elections can take place in January as planned."
World, IMPASSE CONTINUES: Ukraine's parliament declared the country's disputed presidential election invalid Saturday amid international calls for a new vote.
World," Four federal police officers were suspended without pay as prosecutors investigate alleged police negligence in the vigilante killings of two federal agents this week, officials said Saturday."
Sports," Colorado will have more to remember about this season than just scandal and turmoil  #151; most notably, a trip to the Big 12 title game that seemed nearly impossible just a few weeks ago."
Sports, Former NBA coach Mike Fratello met with Memphis Grizzlies officials about the team's vacant coaching position.
Sports,"If the Knicks have not yet found the ability to crush teams at will, they have at least discovered how to win even when their minds wander and their discipline disappears."
Sports," This hardly seemed possible when Pitt needed frantic rallies to overcome Division I AA Furman or Big East cellar dweller Temple. Or when the Panthers could barely move the ball against Ohio  #151; not Ohio State, but Ohio U."
World,"OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO - Delegates to the Francophonie summit decided Saturday not to expel Ivory Coast from the organization, instead they passed a resolution condemning the violence in the country and threatened future sanctions."
Sports,"Jamal Crawford scored 30 points, Stephon Marbury had 15 assists and Tim Thomas scored 17 to lead New York past Toronto on Saturday."
Sports,Omar Minaya and Pedro Martnez met on their home turf in the Dominican Republic and tried to determine if they could extend their common ground.
Sports,"How has U.S.C. head coach Pete Carroll been able to build a successful program, while his Notre Dame counterpart Tyrone Willingham is 6-4?"
Sports,"Anastasia Myskina helped Russia tiedefending champion France 1-1 in their Fed Cup final, beating Moscow-born Tatiana Golovin 6-4 and 7-6 in the second singles on Saturday."
Sports,Australia showed all its famed resilience to withstand a fierce fightback by England and beat the world champion 21-19 in a thunderous World Cup final repeat yesterday.
Sports,"Bode Miller of the United States blasts down the course on his way to winning the men #39;s World Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday Nov. 27, 2004."
World," The Iraqi government brushed aside Sunni Muslim demands to delay the Jan. 30 election, and a spokesman for the majority Shiite community called the date ""nonnegotiable."" Insurgents stepped up attacks, blasting U.S. patrols in Baghdad and killing a U.S. soldier north of the capital."
Sports," Sonny Cumbie, the nation's leading passer, had a season low 281 yards but threw for three touchdowns to lead Texas Tech to a 31 15 win over No. 23 Oklahoma State on Saturday."
World," KIGALI, Rwanda (AP)   Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said Saturday he has not ruled out sending troops to eastern Congo if Hutu rebels continue to threaten his country."
World," Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reappointed a minister dismissed four months ago for alleged involvement in the killing of 10 villagers three decades ago, officials said."
Sports,Quarterback David Greene throws a 28-yard touchdown pass for No. 8 Georgia in its 19-13 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday.
World,The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger has reportedly tracked down one of her son's killers and plans to find the second.
Sports,Owner Jerry Jones seems to not enjoy the decision to pull rookie Drew Henson during the Cowboys' 21-7 victory against Chicago on Thanksgiving.
Sci/Tech,"A minor 3.1 magnitude earthquake split the lava dome in the crater of Mount St. Helens on Saturday, continuing a series of minor earthquakes rattling the site since October, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said."
Sports,FRENCH Open champion Anastasia Myskina pulled Russia back to 1-1 against defending champions France in the Federation Cup final after Nathalie Dechy upset US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6 7-6 8-6.
Sports,"Bryan Randall dropped back, unleashing a deep spiral down the left sideline. A redshirt freshman named Josh Hyman caught the pass in stride, behind Virginia #39;s secondary for the prettiest of touchdowns."
World,"Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians were last night locked in dispute over an 800-year-old war crime and a box of 1,600-year-old bones that was meant to have brought them a giant step closer to reunification."
Sports,"Sunday's game between the Cardinals and the Jets features two of the league's greatest runners, but LaMont Jordan, the backup for the Jets, might be the most intriguing back."
Sports,"Faced with the absence of their three top scorers, the Indiana Pacers have looked at themselves, turned inward and played with defiance, winning three straight."
Sci/Tech,"EXPERTS were battling yesterday to deal with the biggest computer crash in British government history. Pension, child benefit and income support payments have been in crisis since a software upgrade ended in chaos on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Stars, a plump, white-feathered turkey from Rocky Point Farm in Carthage, Mo., looks around the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington just before he was granted the traditional Thanksgiving season pardon by President Bush, Nov. 24, 2003 file photo."
Sports,"This so-called friendly for the Cook Cup, rather than something more global, was generally billed as the payback Test. The team inflicting the revenge was supposed to be England "
World,Momentum is growing in Ukraine for last Sunday's disputed presidential election to be re-run.
Sports,"Pittsburgh #39;s Chris Taft, left, goes over Loyola #39;s Bernard Allen, bottom, for a dunk in the first half in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004."
World,"TEHRAN: Iran is still unable to accept some positions of European countries in crucial talks on its nuclear programme at the UN atomic agency, but an agreement remains possible, Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi said on Saturday."
Business,"The Christmas shopping season began with the now-traditional pre-dawn sales at Wal-Mart, Target and Staples, among others. Judging by the weight of holiday catalogues, the absence of early discounting and "
Business," In stock trading, a commitment by the market maker to find the highest price for a seller #39;s shares, or the lowest price for a buyer, that is available in any market at that time."
Business,"Where there #39;s a will there #39;s a way, the old saying goes, but when it comes to ducking taxes it #39;s more like, where there #39;s a way someone will."
Sports," Joey Graham scored 25 points, John Lucas III added 17 and No. 6 Oklahoma State recovered from another subpar first half to beat Sam Houston State 73 57 on Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,"At first, you might mistake Nintendo #39;s new DS handheld game device for a high-end organizer or an ultralight laptop. But the expression on the face of whoever #39;s using it ought to give the secret "
Sports,"LA QUINTA, Calif. - Annika Sorenstam calmly sank a short birdie putt on the ninth hole, earning a hug from Tiger Woods. Her putt kept \$250,000 in play in the Skins Game."
Sports,"A tanker spilled about 114,000 litres of crude oil into the Delaware River between Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, creating a 32-kilometre-long slick that killed dozens of birds and threatened other wildlife, US officials said "
Sports,"Cleveland, OH -- LeBron James had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and became the youngest player in NBA history to score 2,000 points, as the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers pasted the Chicago Bulls, 96-74, at Gund Arena."
Sports,"Usually when a trade involving a high-priced player of a small market team gets consummated, there is generally the sense that the small market team is being taken advantage of."
Sports, Kelli Roehrig had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 13 Michigan State to an 81 59 victory over Santa Clara on Saturday in the semifinals of the Rainbow Wahine Classic.
World,Iraq #39;s Shiite Muslim parties and the religious leadership headed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani on Saturday rejected a demand by other communities for a delay in nationwide elections scheduled for Jan.
World,"KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN should deny Myanmar the chairmanship of the regional grouping in 2006 if the military-run state fails to show tangible proof that it is moving towards democracy, regional lawmakers and activists said on Saturday."
Sci/Tech," The deadly Asian earthquake may have permanently accelerated the Earth's rotation    shortening days by a fraction of a second    and caused the planet to wobble on its axis, U.S. scientists said on Tuesday."
Business," Malls may not be the only places where shoppers reign Friday, as stock market futures indicated a higher open for Wall Street #39;s abbreviated session despite continued weakness in the dollar."
Business,"Crowds at Times Square Toys  #39;R #39; Us find what they #39;re looking for -- after getting in line at 4:30. By Deshundra Jefferson, CNN/Money Staff Writer."
Sci/Tech," The extinction of whole species, once specific to isolated islands, is becoming a trend across continents."
Sci/Tech, The two U.S. and Russian astronauts on the International Space Station had to rely on a candy laden diet for five weeks because their predecessors raided the pantry.
Sci/Tech,"point one magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount Saint Helens Saturday morning. That is the mountain #39;s biggest earthquake since the new lava dome began growing in mid October, according to the US  Geological Survey."
World,"A policeman ran amok at a security camp in Indian-controlled Kashmir after an argument and shot dead seven colleagues before he was gunned down, police said on Sunday."
Business, WR Grace  amp; Co. disclosed Friday that federal prosecutors were likely to indict the chemical and building material supplier during the first quarter of 2005 on charges related to environmental 
World," A policeman ran amok at a security camp in Indian controlled Kashmir after an argument and shot dead seven colleagues before he was gunned down, police said on Sunday."
Sports, Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony sprained his right ankle after a hard fall in the third quarter Saturday night against the Houston Rockets.
World," President Bush issued a holiday season call on Americans to volunteer and give to charity  #151; ""to share our blessings with the least among us."" He singled out for special praise those who have given time and energy to U.S. troops stationed around the world."
World,The Archbishop of Canterbury has written to churches across the world asking them to stop using harsh words against gay people.
Sports,"Raymond Hines rushed for 193 yards and a one-yard touchdown as James Madison defeated Lehigh, 14-13, in the first round of the Division I-AA playoffs in Bethlehem, Pa., yesterday."
Sports,Cavaliers guard LeBron James lights up the stumbling Chicago Bulls for 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting for a 96-74 Cleveland triumph.
World,The shooting of a schoolgirl added to a growing number of incidents that have spurred Israeli soldiers to speak about abuses of Palestinians.
World,"  PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Nov. 27 -- The Pakistani army announced Saturday that it would withdraw hundreds of troops from a tense tribal region near Afghanistan where Osama bin Laden and his top deputy were believed to be hiding."
World," VATICAN CITY, Nov. 27 -- Pope John Paul II on Saturday handed over the bones of two saints to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, in hopes that the gesture will revive talks over unifying Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, two major forces in Christendom."
World," BAGHDAD, Nov. 27 -- Iraq's Shiite Muslim parties and the religious leadership headed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani on Saturday rejected a demand by other communities for a delay in nationwide elections scheduled for Jan. 30, in an escalating dispute that magnifies the country's ethnic and sectarian fault lines."
World,Violence flared across Sunni areas of Iraq on Saturday as insurgents attacked U.S.-backed forces near Baquba and fighting erupted in Ramadi. A U.S. soldier was killed in a roadside blast north of Baghdad and while 17 bodies were discovered in Mosul.
Business,"New Delhi: When someone as colourful as the Chairman of the Virgin group, Sir Richard Branson, comes visiting there is bound to be some fun and games."
Sports," LeBron James had 26 points to become the youngest player in National Basketball Association history to score 2,000 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers eased to a 96 74 home win over the Chicago Bulls Saturday."
Sports,"LeBron James had 26 points to become the youngest player in National Basketball Association history to score 2,000 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers eased to a 96-74 home win over the Chicago Bulls Saturday."
Sci/Tech," India's dwindling aboriginal population in the remote Andaman and Nicobar islands is safe as most lived in jungles, far away from the coast hit by a devastating tsunami, a coast guard official said on Thursday."
Sports,"Steve Francis and Grant Hill combine for 54 points to guide the climbing Magic over the 76ers, 105-99, on Saturday night."
Business,"Real or fake? Natural or artificial? Such is the great Christmas tree debate. To put it in Shakesperian terms, it unfolds like this: To clean up pine needles or not to clean up pine needles?"
Sci/Tech,"A minor 3.1 magnitude earthquake has split the lava dome in the crater of Mount St Helens, continuing a series of minor earthquakes that have rattled the site since October."
Sports,"Two days after Hubie Brown #39;s sudden retirement, Memphis Grizzlies might have a replacement without the interim tag. Mike Fratello was in Memphis on Saturday, meeting with Grizzlies officials to finalize details "
Sports,"If LeBron James was sending a post-Olympics message to Larry Brown, he wouldn #39;t admit it. Perhaps trying to prove Brown was wrong to bench him in Greece, James scored a career-high 43 points to lead the Cleveland "
Sports,"When Omar Minaya and Al Leiter agreed to walk away from negotiations last week, the Mets #39; general manager explained the move by saying both sides had other options they wanted to explore."
World, Australia's largest state said it would invest 27 million dollars (21.3 million US) in a specialist marine command capable of conducting high speed pursuits of terrorists and other criminals.
World,England captain Michael Vaughan says the Zimbabwe tour could still in doubt if the team are forced to meet Robert Mugabe.
World,French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy is due to be made head of President Chirac's governing party.
Business,The WTO gave European nations and other countries the go-ahead to impose punitive duties on US exports ranging from lobsters to trucks because of Washington #39;s failure to repeal a law the WTO says unlawfully protects the US steel industry.
Business,"The Russian oil giant Yukos said on Friday that management was putting together an emergency plan to continue running the company for a few months, even after the auction of its prize asset next month."
Sports, Jared Zabransky passed for 244 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 10 Boise State past Nevada 58 21 Saturday night and keep the unbeaten Broncos' hopes alive for a spot in the Bowl Championship Series with their 22nd straight win.
Sports,"BLACKSBURG The ACC didn #39;t want these guys. Didn #39;t want them in 1953, didn #39;t want them two springs ago, didn #39;t want them if even they said pretty please with a Hokie Bird on top."
Sports,"SAN ANTONIO (Ticker) -- The San Antonio Spurs are using quick starts to finish off their foes. Bruce Bowen fueled another early surge as the Spurs jumped to a big lead and coasted to their third straight win, a 109-76 victory over the Utah Jazz ."
Sci/Tech," Peggy Norris was in the final stages of building her West Virginia mountain getaway, still searching for the remaining flourishes to showcase the treasures she has collected in years of traveling the world."
Sports,"San Antonio shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field, while the Jazz made 44 percent of their shots...The Spurs had a 37-24 edge on the boards...Mehmet Okur scored 10 points off the bench for Utah...The Spurs are off to their best start since the 1999-00 "
Sports,"South Africa have lost the crucial wicket of skipper Graeme Smith in the second test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today. Irfan Pathan struck early for India, inducing an edge from Smith which was taken by wicketkeeper Dinesh Kaarthick."
Sci/Tech,"AOL's new 9.0 Security Edition seems intended to burnish the online service's reputation as the crossing guard of the Internet, but that's a goal that this release can't quite achieve. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"WeatherBug would like to make meteorologists of us all, selling sensors that can turn anyone's back yard into a Web-connected weather station. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo's new DS handheld gamer is not supposed to replace the Game Boy Advance; the idea is to carve out a whole new market.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"This holiday the hottest new products for kids have one thing in common: They all interact with the tube, whether by means of sensors, radio-wave technology or the regular old TV remote control."
World, Nearly 18 million Romanians are eligible to vote Sunday in the first round of a presidential election to replace Ion Iliescu and lead the former communist state into the European Union.
Business,"Bold, innovative solutions are key to addressing the rapidly rising costs of higher education and the steady reduction in government-subsidized help to finance such education."
Sports,"The Bears intend to sign Jeff George, a team source said Saturday. George has not played since he was released by the Redskins in 2001."
Sports,"One day after losing to LSU, Maryland's women's basketball team bounces back with a 76-56 win over Penn."
Sci/Tech,"While on most late fall days the clouds obscure new growth, the meters on the mountain don #39;t lie: Mount St. Helens continues to build a new mountaintop at a rapid rate."
Sports, England coach Andy Robinson was in upbeat mood despite a 21 19 Twickenham defeat against Australia that was the team #39;s first loss since the resignation of World Cup winning supremo Sir Clive Woodward.
Sports," Struggling desperately at quarterback, the Chicago Bears intend to sign veteran Jeff George, a team source said Saturday night."
World," Britain's Prince Harry is besotted with a blonde 19 year old student in South Africa whose father runs a Zimbabwe game farm, the Mail on Sunday newspaper reported."
Sports," SALT LAKE CITY (Sports Network) - Utah standout quarterback  Alex Smith has apparently decided to take his skills to the  next level, opting to skip his senior season and enter April's  NFL Draft."
Sci/Tech," Russia plans its first laws to crack down on industrial polluters next year, and will force offending companies to invest in clean technology rather than pay fines, the natural resources minister said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to notions they possess a ""sixth sense"" for disasters, experts said Thursday."
Sports," STILLWATER, Okla. (Sports Network) - Oklahoma State wasted  little time in finding a new football coach, promoting  offensive coordinator Mike Gundy to replace Les Miles."
Sports, Shay Doron and Crystal Langhorne had 16 points each to lead No. 22 Maryland to a 76 56 victory over Penn in the consolation game of the Coors Classic Saturday night
Sports,"Matt Leinart made a strong pitch for the Heisman Trophy, and Southern California overcame a sluggish start to move within one win of a perfect regular season."
Sports,"Although Omar Minaya, the Mets' general manager, has not extended a contract offer, he is competing with the most prominent teams in baseball for Pedro Martnez."
World,Home Secretary David Blunkett has denied abusing his position to help fast-track a visa application for a friend's nanny
Business,"Despite a national decline of real Christmas trees sales, South Floridians are after that fresh pine smell in their homes this holiday season."
Business,"Thanks to hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne, names that will be burned into memory, residents learned the hard way: Florida has a target on its back."
Sports,Syracuse wasn #39;t able to follow Boston College to the Atlantic Coast Conference or stop the Eagles from leaving the Big East. The one thing the Orange could do was deprive 
Sports,"Greg Olsen and Jon Beason weren #39;t in Blacksburg last year when Virginia Tech routed then-No. 2 Miami, but they both felt the disappointment of the bitter loss."
Sports,LeBron James enjoys the Cleveland Cavaliers #39; teamwork even more than his individual accomplishments. One led to the other Saturday night as James scored 26 points to become the youngest player 
Sports,"Struggling desperately at quarterback, the Chicago Bears intend to sign veteran Jeff George, a team source said Saturday night. The Bears will sign George on Monday, the source said on the condition of anonymity."
Sports,How appropriate that the trade that finally sent Jason Kendall out of Pittsburgh would come on Thanksgiving eve. There can be no more thankful player in baseball than 
Sci/Tech," Stem cells taken from tiny monkey embryos and implanted in the brain reversed some of the Parkinson's symptoms in monkeys used to study the disease, Japanese researchers reported on Monday."
World,"A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has trapped 187 miners, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday. The blast tore through the state-run Chenjiashan "
World," President George W. Bush put his father, George Bush, and his predecessor, Bill Clinton, in charge of efforts to raise private US donations for countries devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunamis."
Sci/Tech,"A computer screen upgrade has crashed 80,000 government terminals at the Department for Work and Pensions in the UK. EDS and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) were blamed."
Sports,"Irish lore is full of a figurative parting of clouds. This sign from above was literal, tangible and wet. So did the Trojans start to crank up their awesome offense about the time the rain stopped Saturday night?"
Sports,The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers both know the concept and reality of NFL parity. They #39;re prime examples of how swiftly teams can rise and how suddenly they can fall.
Sports,"On one side, you had Boston College playing for its first Big East championship (by default, some would say) and an invite to a big-time, big dough, BCS bowl; a team saying "
Sci/Tech," It's a sad state of affairs when the primary selling point of a new set of online software is ""we won't get hacked like everybody else."" But that's the way of the Windows world today."
Sports, Will Conroy had 18 points and six assists to help No. 22 Washington beat No. 19 Alabama 79 76 on Saturday night in the championship game of the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.
World,"(Vatican City-AP) Nov. 27, 2004 - Pope John Paul has handed over centuries-old relics of two Orthodox saints to the spiritual leader of the world #39;s Orthodox Christians."
World,A coincidence that could tip the scales in Romania #39;s tightly fought presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday is literally the colors used by the two main political parties in their campaign.
World,"GENEVA: Rescuers have found the bodies of five Swiss firemen who died after the ceiling of an underground car park collapsed during a fire, a police spokesman said last night."
Sci/Tech,"Having now passed closer to Tethys than the Voyager 2 spacecraft, Cassini has returned the best-ever natural color view of this icy Saturnian moon."
Sports,"The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies (3-0) conclude their treacherous run through the Great Alaska Shootout bracket, meeting No. 19 Alabama (4-0) in the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27."
World,"In Sri Lanka the leader of the LTTE guerillas, Velupillai Prabhkaran, has threatened with resumption of the civil war unless the government agrees to new peace talks."
World,Saudi officials say security forces have killed a suspected militant in the western city of Jeddah after the man tried to use a hand grenade against them.
Sports,The result left top-ranked U.S.C. one victory from a perfect season and a berth in the B.C.S. title game.
Sports,"The Milwaukee Bucks broke out of their tailspin Saturday night at the Bradley Center, where they defeated the Detroit Pistons, 96-90."
Sports,Sylvain Wiltord scored one goal and made another as he returned to lead Olympique Lyon to a 2-1 victory over AJ Auxerre in a Ligue 1 game on Saturday.
Business,"November same-store sales growth was sharply below target, Wal-Mart Stores said Saturday. Free! Sign up here to receive our Before the Bell e-Newsletter!"
Business,"Carl Icahn has emerged as a possible fourth bidder for Hollywood Entertainment, according to a regulatory filing. Free! Sign up here to receive our Midday Market Report e-Newsletter!"
Sci/Tech," A Canadian student was called a ""wave rat"" for offering the domain name ""tsunamirelief.com"" for  #36;50,000 on the online auction site eBay, but his mother said he was only trying to raise money for relief efforts."
Sports,Rockets guard Bob Sura was activated from the injured list prior to the game and had six points and six assists in 21 minutes. Sura missed the team #39;s first 14 contests after undergoing back surgery in September 
World, New Zealand faced the likelihood of conceding a massive first innings deficit against Australia after a clutter of wickets late on the third day of the second cricket Test at the Adelaide Oval.
World,Romanians go to the polls to choose between the governing ex-communists and a strong opposition alliance.
Sports,"Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera put on another battle for the ages Saturday night, with Barrera barely coming out on top."
Sci/Tech,"I #39;ve been playing with the Game Boy Player since it #39;s March release in Japan. If you have any interest in some of the awesome Game Boy Advance games and don #39;t own a Game Boy Advance system already, this is a must buy."
World,"Palestinian leader Marwan Barghuti, 43, who is serving five life sentences in an Israeli jail, announced yesterday that he would withdraw his candidacy for the Palestinian presidency."
Sports, Sandora Irvin had 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead Texas Christian to a 64 63 victory over No. 3 Georgia on Saturday night in the semifinals of the Rainbow Wahine Classic.
Business,"Police were reviewing video camera footage to find out who discharged pepper spray inside an elevator at Toys R Us #39; crowded flagship store, sending at least three people to the hospital, authorities said."
Sports,"There was, no doubt, shock and dismay in some quarters when the National Basketball Association continued playing its schedule without interruption after the brawl in Detroit nine days ago."
Sports,"Australia #39;s Peter Lonard successfully defended his title in the centennial Australian Open on Sunday, shooting a 3-under 68 for one-stroke victory over countryman Stuart Appleby."
Sports,"It might be a stay of execution for Coach P, or it might just be a Christmas miracle come early. SU #39;s upset win over BC has given hope to the Orange playing in a post season Bowl game."
Sports,"Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - Marco Antonio Barrera has captured the World Boxing Council super featherweight title with a 12-round majority decision over Erik  quot;El Terrible quot; Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas."
Sports," Omar Minaya wants to make a splash this winter. And with trade talks about Sammy Sosa cooling off, the Mets #39; GM has turned his attention to free agent Pedro Martinez."
Business," Battery maker Rayovac Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ROV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ROV.N</A> is  close to a deal to acquire privately held United Industries  Corp., a maker of lawn and garden products, for about  $476  million in cash and stock in a bid to diversify its product  mix, sources close to the situation said on Monday."
World,"France, Britain and Germany have told Iran that if they had not reached a final agreement to freeze key parts of its atomic programme by Monday, they would not stop moves to seek sanctions against Tehran."
World,"By 1 pm on Sunday, 123 miners were rescued alive after a major gas explosion took place at the Chenjiashan Coalmine, Shaanxi Province, around 7:10 am but another 170 remained trapped underground."
World,VIENTIANE: Leaders of the four poorest countries within the 10-nation Southeast Asian group agreed to forge closer economic links Sunday as they strive to catch up with their wealthier partners.
Business,The stakes have never been higher for Mukesh and Anil Ambani. Sunit Arora and Dev Chatterjee find out why egos threaten to come in the way of economicsand what a compromise will cost.
Business,  Surging demand from emerging economies and rising commodity prices worldwide is casting daylight on coal mining stocks.
Business,"About three dozen area residents could get an unexpected windfall -- they are owed refunds by the Internal Revenue Service. They are among more than 6,400 refunds owed to taxpayers in New York that have yet to be claimed."
Business," Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has put his centre right government on an election footing by announcing a cut in income tax in a bid to win back voters' confidence, with polls still 18 months away."
Sports,"Annika Sorenstam calmly sank a short birdie putt on the ninth hole, earning a hug from Tiger Woods. More importantly, it kept \$250,000 in play in the Skins Game in La Quinta, Calif."
Business," World Bank President James  Wolfensohn told the Bush administration on Monday that he will  leave his post at mid year, triggering a hunt for a replacement  for the top job at the global lender."
Sports,"Defending champion Peter Lonard came with a late charge to retain the Australian Open title in Sydney. Lonard, successful when the event was held in Melbourne last year, fired a final-round three-under-par 68 following three successive 71s."
Business," Lockheed Martin Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LMT.N</A> and  Northrop Grumman Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOC.N</A> would bear the brunt of proposed  cuts in U.S. weapons purchases totaling  $30 billion over the  next six years, according to the summary from a Pentagon budget  document made available to Reuters Monday."
Sports,"NO. 22 WASHINGTON 79, NO. 19 ALABAMA 76: At Anchorage, Alaska - Will Conroy scored 18 points, leading five Huskies in double-figures scoring and Washington (4-0) won the Great Alaska Shootout title game over Alabama (4-1) on Saturday night."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's No. 1 retailer, on Monday said December sales would be  at the top end of its prior estimate on better than expected  post Christmas spending, driving its shares up 1 percent."
World,"Terrorism News, New Delhi, As he prepares to celebrate his 50th birthday, Velupillai Prabhakaran remains firmly committed to his dream of breaking up Sri Lanka to carve out a Tamil Eelam state."
World,Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi indicated Friday that extending the Self-Defense Forces #39; mission in Iraq was almost a done deal.
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in an interview published on Sunday that he was ready to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and try to coordinate a Gaza pullout with a new Palestinian government.
Sports," The first time Southern California drilled Notre Dame by 31 points two years ago, it was a fluke. The second time was a coincidence."
World," A car bomb exploded early Sunday near a U.S. military convoy on the road leading to Baghdad's airport, Iraqi police said, and a witness said two Humvees were destroyed."
Business," U.S. retail gasoline prices declined for the ninth week in a row and truckers are enjoying the cheapest diesel fuel in almost four months, the Energy Department said on Monday."
World," China's SARS vaccine trials are expected to be completed by January as clinical experiments were going smoothly, state media reported."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s back -- the season of peace, good fellowship, and digital marvels. The Entertainment Software Association reckons that nearly one third of all Americans will give a computer game as a Christmas gift in 2004."
World," They come up in their Opels, attack and leave, says a business owner in the heart of Mosul, explaining how insurgents operate in Iraqs northern capital."
World,"Pope John Paul II returned the bones of two of the most revered saints in the Orthodox Church on Saturday, one in a series of gestures aimed at healing a millennium of distance "
World,Presidential elections began early Sunday in Romania with around 18 million eligible voters expected to vote in the first round of the race.
World,"Full moon nights, when the walls of marble shimmer in the light, are thought to be the most romantic time to see the Taj Mahal, except that - barring a few one-off occasions - such visits have been banned for 20 years."
Business,"It's back -- the season of peace, good fellowship, and digital marvels. The Entertainment Software Association reckons that nearly one third of all Americans will give a computer game as a Christmas gift in 2004. And this year's crop of games may be the most spectacular yet."
Business,Gift cards are hot items this holiday season -- both at stores and in the courts.
Business,"DONGGUAN, China -- Heralded by an unprecedented series of walkouts, the first stirrings of unrest have emerged among the millions of youthful migrant workers who supply seemingly inexhaustible cheap labor for the vast expanse of factories in China's booming Pearl River Delta."
Business,"  About 3,000 shoppers were evacuated from a Toys  quot;R quot; Us store in Times Square yesterday after pepper spray was set off inside, fire officials said."
Business,"  A labor dispute may sideline professional hockey for the season, but recreational players are lacing up their skates and hitting the ice    eager to slap shoot their way through another New England winter."
Business,"Q: I own a small business. During the holiday season every year, I invite my employees to lunch at a restaurant. In the past, I've let everyone go home early (with pay) afterward. For several years now, a few people have skipped the lunch and gone straight home. This has caused some ill will among the other employees. One option ..."
Business,"At a time when the Federal Reserve chairman has rock star status, it's hard to imagine the world's greatest central bank as an obscure federal agency struggling for its independence."
Business,"Crofton Rhodes gets called a ''geek quot; a dozen times a day, but he doesn't mind."
Business,"Placement of photo, headline confusing When I opened a recent business section, what I beheld above the fold was a picture of Lance Armstrong under a headline ''It is better to give when not being deceived quot; ( Nov. 21). My immediate reaction was that the Lance Armstrong Foundation was deceptive in its practices. It took a reading of your article ..."
Business,"What, having twins isn't enough? Patricia and Kevin Uniacke want to become landlords now, too?"
Business,"For many people, higher education is a ticket to a high-paying job. But what happens when the cost of that same ticket becomes a deterrent for a career that will pay a modest or middle-income salary?"
Business,Ordinary people don't need an economics lecture to get a sense of the big global financial issues of the day.
Business,Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal ( Sony ) System: Playstation 2
Business,"ST. JOHN #39;S, NFLD. -- An environmental assessment panel predicted seven years ago how hard it would be to clean up oil spills from a project off Newfoundland that spilled 170,000 litres into the Atlantic last week."
Business,An American casino company spearheading new growth in Macau #39;s 150-year-old gambling industry plans to open the biggest gaming hall the southern Chinese enclave has ever seen.
Business," U.S. online retailers posted  holiday sales of  $23.2 billion, excluding travel, up a  larger than expected 25 percent from the 2003 season, according  to a new survey released on Monday by Goldman, Sachs   Co.,  Harris Interactive and Nielsen/NetRatings."
World, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf travels to the Brazilian capital for talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he seeks to strengthen his country's international ties and open new commercial markets.
World,A rampant Australia thrash Great Britain at Elland Road to win the Tri-Nations trophy.
World,"PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- The Pakistan Army said yesterday it will withdraw hundreds of troops from a tense tribal region near Afghanistan where Osama bin Laden and his top deputy were believed to be hiding."
World,"  On Nov. 9, Margaret Smith, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2002 for smothering her 4 month old son, was acquitted at a retrial. She was one of several British mothers who lost one or more children in infancy and were convicted of murder."
World,"  Pope John Paul II, seeking to heal rifts with other Christians, yesterday handed over the relics of two Orthodox saints that were brought to Rome from ancient Constantinople centuries ago."
World,"ABU GHRAIB, Iraq -- More aggressive US military operations in Iraq over the past two months have generated a surge in detainees, nearly doubling the number held by US forces to about 8,300, according to the general in charge of detention operations."
Business,"Glittery Las Vegas-style gambling has arrived in seedy Macau, promising new charms for China #39;s inveterate players, and this former Portuguese colony may never be the same."
World,"The government said it had lifted all restrictions on aid workers and revoked a state of emergency in the troubled North Darfur state yesterday, after rebels "
Sci/Tech,"No wonder people love computer and video games. They #39;re realistic, fast-paced, interactive and challenging. Just about any age can play."
Business,"The Brain wrote last week about get ting a free credit re port. I know my credit is good, so why should I care? -- Good credit Consumer advocates are urging Americans to take advantage of the new service."
Business,"Sure, things could change, but the typical year-end  quot;timing is everything quot; maneuvers won #39;t hurt. BY PAMELA YIP. DALLAS -  quot;Some who were worried about a Kerry victory and a rollback of capital gains now don #39;t "
Sports, Andrew Bogut scored a game high 19 points as Utah defeated Furman 62 50 in the Great Alaska Shootout on Saturday.
Sports,"The incentive of a postseason berth inspired the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers. And yet, when the game was over, each of the teams had lost."
World," A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in north China's Shaanxi province, trapping 170 miners in what threatens to be the worst disaster to hit the world's biggest coal producer in recent years."
Business,"SHANGHAI : Foreign exchange markets felt the impact of China #39;s growing economic muscle this week when a report claiming the country #39;s central bank had sold US Treasuries helped push the euro to all-time highs, underscoring market sensitivity about a "
Sports,"After the Jets' Wayne Chrebet suffered a mild concussion on Sunday, you had to wonder if his season might be over, if not his career."
Sci/Tech,You can learn something about a rock by looking at it. But what most geologists really want is to smack it with a hammer. And that #39;s just what planetary scientists will do July 4 when NASA #39;s Deep Impact mission 
Sci/Tech,This is the time of the year when Americans nationwide are gobbling up gobblers at grocery stores for holiday dinners. But out on Darrell French #39;s 
Sports,Peter Lonard won his second straight Australian Open title on Sunday with a come-from-behind 68 to win the championship by one stroke over Stuart Appleby.
Sports,Marco Antonio Barrera has claimed the WBC super-featherweight title with a majority points win over old adversary Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Sports,Diamond Ferri ran for 141 yards two touchdowns and scored again on an interception Saturday in Boston as Syracuse rolled to a 43-17 victory over No.
Sports,"LAKE LOUISE, Alta. -- Bode Miller is your typical pushy, aggressive American. And that #39;s the reason he was able to win his first World Cup downhill race yesterday."
World,"Two US marines were killed on Thursday in the flashpoint city of Fallujah, where US marines are fighting pockets of insurgents, a US military spokesman said in a statement Saturday."
World,"A gas explosion tore through a central Chinese coal mine today, trapping at least 188 miners and sending smoke billowing out the mine #39;s air vents, the government said."
Sci/Tech,You can learn something about a rock by looking at it. But what most geologists really want is to smack it with a hammer. That #39;s just what planetary scientists will do July 4 when NASA #39;s 
Sci/Tech,A major study of fossils by US scientists has concluded that evolution has sculpted our bodies into finely-tuned distance-running machines.
Sports,"Somehow Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales duplicated, and perhaps even surpassed, the action and drama of their all-time great first battle, which took place four years ago at 122 pounds."
Sports,"Times Staff and Wire reports TINICUM -- Globs of heavy crude oil were flowing down the Delaware River Saturday, covering boats docked along the river and threatening fish and waterfowl."
Sports,"Wow, wouldn #39;t that be something if the NBA season ended with Ron Artest holding the championship trophy? It #39;s not out of the realm of possibility."
Sports,"After three successive blowouts, No. 5 Illinois was looking forward to its first real test Saturday against No. 24 Gonzaga. Now it looks like the Illini will have to wait until top-ranked "
World,"Beijing: At least 170 miners were trapped underground after a gas explosion on Sunday ignited a fire in a coalmine in north-west China #39;s Shaanxi province, reports said."
World,"Japan #39;s defense chief on Sunday said that Japanese troops could remain in Iraq until late 2005, a year longer than their current mandate."
World,Japanese Defense Agency Director General Yoshinori Ono said Sunday that late 2005 is a possible target date for Japanese troops to withdraw from Iraq.
Sports,"THE HUMAN body is a long-distance running machine that came off the evolutionary assembly line about 2 million years ago, according to researchers writing in the journal Nature last week. That may be hard to believe given the current obesity problem and the attachment Homo sapiens have for their expensive, multifunctional easy chairs. But on closer look the theory makes ..."
Sports," quot;It does not look good. I #39;m not predicting a disaster or anything like that, but it would be really miraculous if we didn #39;t have some impacts, quot; Department of Natural Resources "
Sports,"Bryan Randall is wrapping up his career at Virginia Tech in style, and with the biggest stakes in front of him. Randall threw two second-half touchdowns and the Hokies "
Sports,"When Iowa State beat Missouri on Saturday afternoon to propel Colorado into the Big 12 Championship game, the Buffs #39; bowl possibilities expanded."
Sports, Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby were dunking. Nuggets guard Andre Miller was leading the fast break and nailing jumpers. The Houston Rockets were getting soundly beaten.
Business,Longtime Business Week editor-in-chief Stephen Shepard is expected to be named the first dean of the City University #39;s planned Graduate School of Journalism.
Sports,"Wolfsburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Wolfsburg #39;s magical start to the season is fading fast as the club lost for the third time in four matches Saturday, 3-2 against Hertha Berlin."
Sports, Diamond Ferri ran for 141 yards with two touchdowns and scored again on an interception as Syracuse rolled to a 43 17 victory over No.
Sports,"They #39;ve won three in a row and nine of the last 10 to improve to 9-4 overall. The Cavaliers are now 6-1 at the Gund. Only San Antonio, Seattle and Sacramento, who are undefeated at home, have better records in their home arenas."
World,"FOUR workers were pulled out alive from a mine in north China today, leaving 166 colleagues trapped and feared dead after a gas explosion, local officials said."
World,"As Northern Irelands talks to revive power sharing remained delicately balanced, the DUP leader told colleagues at a dinner last night in North Antrim if the deal was to work it must include the transparent destruction of IRA weapons."
World,"Tourists, lovebirds and locals came in hundreds to view the Taj Mahal at night on Saturday, after the Supreme Court allowed visitors to gaze at the dazzling marble monument by moonlight for the first time in two decades."
Sports," Wales' Stephen Dodd won the China Open for his first PGA European Tour title, shooting a 4 under 68 on Sunday for a three stroke victory over Denmark's Thomas Bjorn."
Business,"Before you open your holiday gifts, Eric and Gloria Sundback want you to open up your Christmas tree. Instead of buying an evenly shaped tree densely packed with "
Sports,Marco Antonio Barrera has claimed the WBC super-featherweight title with a majority points win over old adversary Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Sports,"When this college basketball season began, it was difficult to really know what to make of the University of Washington. Lorenzo Romar #39;s team did return five starters from last season."
Sports,"Trying to comprehend how Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James can be so good, so young. On Saturday night at Gund Arena, James became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 points for his career."
World, TORONTO (CP)   A charitable group for children is sending information kits to teachers across Canada to assist them in helping students understand the effects of tsunamis in southeast Asia that have inundated the world with haunting images of grief and destruction.
World,"PARTICIPANTS in the Redfern riots were among an angry mob who burned down a police station on Queensland #39;s Palm Island, police said yesterday."
World," Opposition supporters rallied anew on the streets of the Ukrainian capital on Sunday, boosted by a parliamentary vote declaring invalid a disputed presidential poll handing victory to Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich."
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re replacing an aging VCR, a recorder that uses digital technology now deserves first consideration. The reasons include picture quality that can exceed that of a "
World, British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur set sail in an attempt to set a new solo round the world record.
Business,"Mumbai, November 28 :The board of power utility Reliance Energy Ltd will meet in the next few days to consider the resignations of six of its directors, the company said on Sunday."
Sports,"Cleveland Cavaliers youngster LeBron James scored 26 points in his side #39;s 96-74 victory over the Chicago Bulls to become the youngest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 points."
Sports,Barcelona striker Samuel Eto #39;o was the target of apparent racial abuse from opposition fans during his side #39;s 2-1 victory over Getafe in Madrid on Saturday.
World,"BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - Observers fear that vote tampering will mar results of Sunday #39;s presidential election in Romania. The close race is between Bucharest #39;s mayor, Traian Basescu, a frank-talking, hands-on "
Sci/Tech,Color display and photo support can't save oddly designed player.
Sports,"  Former Bulls guard Ron Harper sat courtside at Gund Arena on Saturday night, shaking his head and laughing in disbelief at what has become of the team he helped win the last three of their six championships."
Sports,Evgeni Plushenko and Irina Slutskaya delighted the home crowd Saturday by winning the Cup of Russia with superb free skating programs in Moscow.
Sports,"Jiangsu, China (Sports Network) - Stephen Dodd closed with a four-under 68 Sunday to win the Volvo China Open by three strokes. Dodd finished the tournament at 12-under-par 276."
Sports," Kennedy Winston, like his University of Alabama basketball teammates, sunk back in his chair on the bench and watched as the University of Washington accepted the trophy for the Great Alaska Shootout."
Sports,"Jamal Crawford scored 30 points, Stephon Marbury had 18 points and 15 assists and Tim Thomas scored 17 to lead the New York Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Saturday."
World,"The battle of Fallujah, the most significant of the Iraq war since the fall of Baghdad, is a huge military success for US forces. But it #39;s not clear now, nor will it be for some time - perhaps not until elections "
World,"Four workers have been pulled out alive from a mine in north China, leaving 166 colleagues trapped and feared dead after a gas explosion, local officials said."
World,"Agra, Nov. 28 (PTI): The idea is right. But the timing is wrong. Being undertaken on an experimental basis for three months, night-viewing of the Taj Mahal may well be spoiled by an unwanted winter visitor -- the fog."
World,"Srinagar, Nov. 28 (PTI): Apparently furious over his humiliation by seniors, a CRPF constable went berserk killing seven of his colleagues, including a company commander, before being shot dead at the battalion "
Business,Fiat chairman Luca di Montezemolo brushes off media speculation that the carmaker wants to scrap its partnership with General Motors.
Business,More and more Americans are waking up Christmas morning to find Santa #39;s presents nestled under the plastic branches of an artificial tree.
Business,Fiat chairman Luca di Montezemolo has brushed off media reports that the company wants to scrap its partnership with US giant General Motors (GM).
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Sports,"The first nine holes of the Merrill Lynch Skins Game decided, well, almost nothing Saturday. On a day that saw the fewest skins won in the 22-year history of the event "
Sports,Britain #39;s Stephen Dodd fired a four-under-par 68 to clinch his maiden European Tour title with a three-shot victory at the China Open on Sunday.
Sports,"It #39;s almost certainly too little too late, although after what took place here on Saturday afternoon the rope reserved for the head coach has been put aside for the time being."
Sports,"After losing stars Ron Artest, Jermaine O #39;Neal and Stephen Jackson to suspensions for the melee in Motown last week, many across the NBA figured the Pacers would fall flat until at least O #39;Neal returned from his 25-game suspension; Jackson is out for 30 "
World," Iraq #39;s landmark January polls looked set to take place as planned, although ongoing violence did nothing to alleviate the security concerns of the proponents of a delay."
World," A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in north China #39;s Shaanxi province, trapping 166 miners in what threatens to be the worst disaster to hit the world #39;s biggest coal producer in recent years."
World,"SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile said on Sunday that Australia #39;s relationship with ASEAN was an economic one amid calls for Canberra to sign a non-aggression pact with the grouping."
World,Leaders at a summit in Burkina Faso of mostly French-speaking nations have condemned authorities in divided Ivory Coast for resuming hostilities in the rebel-held north earlier this month.
Business,"In the past five years, national sales of real Christmas trees have dropped faster than needles on an unwatered pine in the living room."
Sports,"Crossett #39;s 25-yard field goal in overtime, the first of his college career, secured a 17-14 victory for beleaguered Missouri on Saturday."
Sports,"The way Antoine Deneriaz figures it, he was the fastest human on the course during yesterday #39;s season-opening World Cup downhill at Lake Louise, Alta."
World,  The interim Iraqi government brushed aside Sunni Muslim demands to delay the Jan. 30 election yesterday. And a spokesman for the majority Shiite Muslim community called the date  quot;non negotiable.
World,"As the voting gets underway, in what is expected to be a tight race, there are already election fears of fraud. Many are worried that the PSD (Social Democrats) might attempt to manipulate the voting in some way."
Sci/Tech,"IBM's personal computer division racked up \$965 million in losses between Jan. 1, 2001, and June 30, 2004, the company said in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission."
Sci/Tech,"eBay will soon drop support for Microsoft's Passport service, which was originally intended to make the world's biggest software maker the gatekeeper of Web identities."
World,Eight paramilitary troopers were killed and two injured when a irate soldier went on a shooting spree killing in the Indian-administered Kashmir Saturday night.
World,"BHOPAL - At least 15 students were crushed to death on Sunday by a speeding train at a railway station in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, a local administrator told AFP."
World,"In the post-9/11 world, Lockheed Martin has become more than just the nation's biggest military contractor. It is putting its stamp on military policies as well."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp., now in the process of digesting its rival PeopleSoft Inc., did a top executive reshuffle in time for the new year, according to documents filed with the SEC."
Sci/Tech,"Germany's high-tech truck toll system, which relies on GPS technology and GSM wireless networks, began operation on Saturday without a glitch."
Sports,Anastasia Myskina put Russia ahead in the Fed Cup final against France with a comprehensive win over Nathalie Dechy in the third singles rubber.
Sci/Tech,"For blogs and bloggers, 2004 was a good year, according to data released from the Pew Internet   American Life Project."
World,"India News: Bhopal, Nov 28 : Twelve people, including a woman, were ploughed to death by an express train outside the Sukhi Sevania railway station near here Sunday."
Business,"The benchmark 10-year US Treasury note fell for a fifth week, its longest losing streak since May, on concern foreign investors #39; demand for US government bonds is waning."
Business,"Janet Yellen has had a dream career in economics -- a doctorate at Yale, prestigious appointments at UC Berkeley, White House economic adviser during the Clinton administration and two tours of duty at the Federal Reserve."
Sci/Tech,An IT director reports on problems associated with a move to Linux.
Sports,"Six conference champions and two at-large teams will make up the participants in the four BCS bowl games, guaranteeing their schools huge paydays."
Sports,Jacques Kallis hit his 17th test century but India #39;s fast bowlers took wickets at regular intervals to restrict South Africa to 227 for five on the first day of the second and final test on Sunday.
World,AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister John Howard flies into the Laotian capital late today as security jitters threaten to engulf the ASEAN summit.
Sports,"Adios, Fiesta. Sayonara, Sugar. Bye-bye, Bowl Championship Series. Gator, why don't you give a call?"
Sports,"There may have been gloomier, more depressing, and costlier days for a Boston College athletic team in the past 40 years, but I can't think of one."
Sports,"  The signs are everywhere. From the absence of the dreaded balcony curtain inside American Airlines Arena to the giant poster on the outside of the building triumphantly announcing,  quot;Daddy's Home. quot; This is, indeed, one big daddy. Shaquille O'Neal always has had a larger than life persona, perhaps because he is, well, very, very large. His singular presence on the Miami ..."
Sports,"Manny Ramirez, who enters the 2005 season with 390 career home runs, has a 92 percent chance of joining the 500-home run club and a 44 percent chance of hitting 600, according to career assessments published in the  quot;2005 Bill James Handbook, quot; written by the statistical analyst whose stature in the game has not suffered by the Red Sox winning ..."
Sports,"East Boston's Jermaine Wiggins has roamed from college team to college team, NFL team to NFL team. He fills perfectly the role of nomad tight end."
Sports,"For months, he's been a man without a team. Bruins strength and conditioning coach John Whitesides filled up some of the time helping defenseman Hal Gill rehabilitate from a broken foot suffered during the World Cup of Hockey. Now that Gill is healthy, Whitesides is working with the Wilmington Fire Department."
Sports,"Grant Hill scored 29 points and Steve Francis added 26, leading the Magic to their fourth win in five games, a 105-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers last night in Orlando, Fla. Francis had 15 in the fourth quarter, with 6 in the final 48 seconds. His jumper with 48 seconds left put the Magic up, 101-97, but Allen Iverson ..."
Sports,Sonny Riccio ran for two touchdowns and passed for 148 yards to lead Delaware to a 28-14 win over visiting Lafayette yesterday in the first round of the Division 1-AA playoffs.
Sports,"RENO -- Jared Zabransky passed for 244 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 10 Boise State past Nevada, 58-21, last night and keep the unbeaten Broncos' hopes alive for a spot in the BCS with their 22d straight win."
Sports,"  Ashlan Davis extended his NCAA record with his fifth kickoff return for a touchdown this season and Tulsa beat No. 24 UTEP, 37 35, yesterday for its first win against a ranked opponent in more than eight years."
Sports,"The Harvard women's hockey team faced the question every top team in the nation will try to answer this season: How to stop Minnesota's quick-shooting, sharp-skating top line."
Sports,"Parting with Syracuse and the Big East was such sweet sorrow for Boston College after the 17th-ranked Eagles, playing their final game as a Big East member, absorbed a ruinous 43-17 loss yesterday that prevented them from winning the conference title outright and clinching a Bowl Championship Series berth."
Sports,"LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Montrell Jones caught two touchdown passes and returned a punt for a score, and No. 7 Louisville clinched its third Conference USA championship since 2000 with a 70-7 rout of Cincinnati yesterday."
Sports,"STATESBORO, Ga. -- The University of New Hampshire went down to Georgia and stole a playoff game from Georgia Southern."
Sports,"If yesterday's 43-17 loss to Syracuse weren't disappointing enough for Boston College, which had hopes of its first Bowl Championship Series berth, more bad news could be coming in the next several days."
Sports,"Syracuse's 43-17 victory over Boston College forged a four-way tie for first place in the Big East among the Orange, Eagles, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia."
Sports,"  They were playing the role of spoilers, heavy underdogs to a Southern California team that wants to prove it is the best college football team in the country this season."
Sports,East Boston finishes the regular season undefeated and moves on to the playoffs to host a team with a potent running attack and a complicated offensive scheme. Sound familiar?
Sports,"Tyngsboro is fast becoming comparable to the Buffalo Bills of the early 1990s. After three consecutive Super Bowl losses, the Tigers once again find themselves with a playoff berth and yet another Commonwealth Large title."
Sports,"  Second time's a charm for Newton North senior Chris Barnicle. After finishing 10th last year, he won the Foot Locker Northeast Regional cross country race yesterday at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx with a time of 15 minutes 27.2 seconds."
Sports,"Last Saturday against Minuteman, the North Shore offense looked unstoppable in a 63-32 win. Meanwhile, the St. Mary's defense has held opponents under 15 points in 10 of 11 games."
World, Jacques Kallis hit his 17th test century but India's fast bowlers took wickets at regular intervals to restrict South Africa to 227 for five on the first day of the second and final test on Sunday.
Business," The World Trade Organization imposed penalties yesterday on US exports ranging from apples to textiles, escalating a trade dispute the Bush administration has struggled to defuse by unsuccessfully urging Congress to repeal legislation aimed "
Sci/Tech,"InfoWorld reviews the year in operating systems, including the arrival of the v2.6 Linux kernel."
Business,"About 3,000 shoppers were evacuated from a Toys  quot;R quot; Us store in Times Square yesterday after pepper spray was set off inside, fire officials said."
Sci/Tech,Growing importance of Linux in the enterprise is focus of event.
Sci/Tech,"It may be hailed as one of the most innovative and popular video games to date, but media watchdogs are warning parents to think twice before placing the sexually explicit and ultra violent Grand Theft Auto:  quot;San Andreas quot; adventure under the tree for "
Sports,"THE breeze barely tickled the flags around the first tee, the weather was warming and the air light. The greens were true and gave good grip to approaches."
Sports,"Cedric Benson, RB, Texas: Carried 33 times for 165 yards and made three receptions for 13 yards against Texas A amp;M on Friday. Reggie Bush, RB, USC: Caught two passes for 73 yards and one touchdown, and carried seven times for 24 yards against Notre Dame."
Sports,"When Stephon Marbury practically scraped the sky with a fourth-quarter jumper that barely beat the shot-clock buzzer and gave the Knicks a 12-point lead with 1:59 to play Saturday afternoon, Madison Square Garden began to empty."
Sports,"Thursday #39;s unexpected resignation of Memphis Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown left a lot of questions unanswered. In his unique way of putting things, the 71-year-old Brown seemed to indicate he was burned out and had some health concerns."
World,"Colombo, Nov 28 : The Sri Lankan government today asked the Tamil Tigers to work for a negotiated political settlement to the decades-old ethnic strife, a day after LTTE supremo V Prabhakaran threatened to go back to war."
World,"Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV), four less-developed countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), on Sunday vowed tofurther their sub-regional "
World,"Gretzenbach, Switzerland - Seven Swiss firefighters were killed in the collapse of a parking garage ceiling in a fire in northern Switzerland, officials said on Sunday."
Business,"Bee Columnist. Beginning Wednesday, California consumers will be eligible to receive free copies of their credit reports. If you #39;ve never had a copy of your credit report, now is a good time to initiate the action."
Business,"McDonalds Corp. is welcoming its second new CEO in seven months, as Charlie Bell abruptly resigned to focus on battling the colon cancer doctors detected two weeks after he became the fast-food giants chief."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in comments published on Sunday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Europe were not doing enough to prevent Iran from developing nuclear arms.
Sports,"French Open champion Anastasia Myskina put Russia on the brink of their first Fed Cup title on Sunday, a 6-3 6-4 victory over Nathalie Dechy giving the home team a 2-1 lead in the final against holders France."
Sports,Barcelona striker Samuel Eto #39;o encountered apparent racial abuse from opposition fans during his side #39;s 2-1 victory over Getafe in Madrid on Saturday.
World," The FBI has established the clearest link yet between the March 11 Madrid train bombings and the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, a Spanish newspaper reported Sunday."
World, French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy took over the ruling conservative party Sunday at a glitzy American style congress that put him on course to launch a presidential bid and possibly challenge Jacques Chirac.
Business,"Soon, Linda Anderson and members of her family will bundle up and make the annual trip to the Christmas tree farm in search of a tree."
Business,"  Procter  amp; Gamble Co. of Cincinnati is recalling 175,000 SweepVacs by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner. In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the on position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat."
Business,"The nation #39;s home builders, real estate salespeople and mortgage bankers stood by their man in the presidential election, and now they hope he stands by his housing agenda during the next four years."
Business,Italian automaker Fiat chief Luca Cordero de Montezemolo denied on Saturday rumors that US car giant General Motors is planning to pull out of the Italian carmaker.
Sci/Tech,"A 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St Helens yesterday, the strongest quake at the volcano since mid-October. US Geological Survey scientists said they did not believe a major eruption was "
Sci/Tech,Bowhead whales and boreal owls are among the wide range of research projects proposed for the upcoming year through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game #39;s nongame program.
Sports,Francesco Totti scored a capping brace as crisis-stricken AS Roma got well with a 4-0 away rout of Siena. The Giallorossi built a quick 2-0 lead with Serie A top scorer Vincenzo Montella poaching a pair within 10 second half minutes.
Sports,"No. 1 USC Pummels Notre Dame 41-10; Matt Leinart Makes Heisman Case With 400 Yards, Five TD Passes. Southern California #39;s quarterback Matt Leinart throws during their 41-10 win over Notre Dame during the first half in Los Angeles, on Saturday, Nov."
Sports,"BATTERED but unbowed, England lost the re-run of the World Cup final in one of the most sensational matches Twickenham has seen in recent years."
Sports,"What a disgrace Ron Artest has become. And the worst part is, the Indiana Pacers guard just doesn #39;t get it. Four days after fueling one of the biggest brawls in the history of pro sports, Artest was on national "
Sports,New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was asked yesterday if his club had done anything special to try to keep Raptors guard Vince Carter in check.
Sports,"BLACKSBURG - For the first time in the 86-game history of the Virginia-Virginia Tech football rivalry, chants of  quot;ACC, ACC quot; echoed in the Hokies #39; cheering section Saturday."
World,"A spokesman for Iraq #39;s interim government has rejected calls, mainly by Sunni and Kurdish groups, to postpone the country #39;s first national elections."
World,"Islamabad: Emphasising the need for  quot;sincerity quot; and  quot;flexibility quot; to resolve all outstanding issues with India, including the Kashmir problem, Pakistan on Sunday said the recent meeting involving the Prime Ministers of both countries has helped in "
World,French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy took over the ruling conservative party Sunday at a glitzy American-style congress that put him on course to launch a presidential bid and possibly challenge Jacques Chirac.
Sci/Tech,tech monitoring of livestock at pig farms could help improve the animal growth process and reduce costs.
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was set to end his 15 month boycott of the Palestinian leadership after expressing a willingness to meet new PLO chief and presidential favourite Mahmud Abbas.
World,A top official in Colombia says the country #39;s largest Marxist rebel group targeted President Bush for assassination when he visited Cartagena this past week.
Business," Foreign exchange markets felt the impact of China's growing economic muscle this week when a report claiming the country's central bank had sold US Treasuries helped push the euro to all time highs, underscoring market sensitivity about a possible yuan revaluation."
Sports,"SYDNEY, (AFP) - Australian golfer Rod Pampling shot his second consecutive 67 around the notoriously difficult Australian Golf Club here to find himself well in charge after the second day of the centenary Australian Open."
Sports,"Sports India: Cricket  gt; Kolkata, Nov 28 : South African captain Graeme Smith today said the visitors, who scored 227 for five on the opening day of the second cricket Test here, were aiming at a first innings total of 400-450 to put pressure on India."
Sci/Tech,"CIOs surveyed last month predicted that IT spending would grow by only 6.7 during the next 12 months, down from the 8.4 growth rate they predicted in November, according to the latest CIO Magazine Tech Poll released today."
World,"TONGCHUAN, CHINA - A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in China #39;s Shaanxi province, trapping as many as 170 miners underground."
World,"Marxist rebels tried to organize an assassination attempt against President Bush during his visit to the port city of Cartagea last week, a top Colombian official said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Internet travel sites are cheating cities on taxes by pocketing the difference between the hotel room tax they pay and the amount collected from consumers, the city of Los Angeles said in a lawsuit filed last week."
Sports,"THE ghosts of Calcutta 2001 and aches of Australia #39;s over-worked bowlers have combined to ensure that New Zealand #39;s demise will be death by a thousand cuts, drives and pulls after Ricky Ponting failed to enforce the follow-on during the second Test "
Sports,"Roma, enduring a torrid season, had something to smile about on Saturday night after crushing Siena 4-0 after a sustained second-half onslaught at the Stadio Artemio Franchi."
Sports,"  The US Coast Guard has deployed thousands of feet of protective boom to contain a 30,000 gallon oil spill in the Delaware River between Philadelphia and southern New Jersey."
Sci/Tech,"A 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St. Helens Saturday morning, the strongest quake at the volcano since its new lava dome began growing in mid-October."
World,"Pope John Paul II yesterday returned two relics taken during the Crusades, who plundered Istanbul (then Constantinople) in 1204, to Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomeos as a gesture of friendship with the Orthodox Church."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers say they have found a way to produce hydrogen with far less energy than other methods, a development that would move the country closer to the goal of a ""hydrogen economy."""
Sci/Tech,"A tanker ship spilled 30,000 gallons of heavy crude oil into the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey on Friday night."
Business,"( Friday, November 26, 2004 - WANE - Fort Wayne) -- The day after Thanksgiving is often referred to as  quot;Black Friday quot; because it #39;s suppose to be the day retailers go from being in the  quot;red quot; to being in the  quot;black quot; because of holiday sales."
Sports,"MANNY PACQUIAO was piqued when told about the statements made by Marco Antonio Barrera and his promoter, Oscar dela Hoya, moments after Barreras thrilling win over Erik Morales at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas."
Sports,"Colombia #39;s Camilo Villegas hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole during round 2 of the Australian Golf Open in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Nov. 26, 2004."
Sports,"Colorado will have more to remember about this season than just scandal and turmoil -- most notably, a trip to the Big 12 title game that seemed nearly impossible just a few weeks ago."
World,"Romanians, angered by poverty and corruption, went to the polls on Sunday in a closely contested election to decide who will lead the Balkan country through two years of hard European Union-dictated reforms."
World,A look ahead at issues and events likely to make headlines in the coming year.
World," WASHINGTON  #8212; The U.S. Supreme Court can ignore the usual liberal versus conservative divide in the next two weeks when it takes up California centric cases on medical marijuana and the direct shipping of wine to consumers. Instead, the justices will be forced to decide between competing versions of conservatism."
Sci/Tech,"MOUNT St. HELENS Nov 27, 2004 - A 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St. Helens on Saturday, the strongest quake at the volcano since mid-October."
Sci/Tech," It reads like a VIP list of  failures    Hewlett Packard, Toshiba, Intel, and Philips."
Sports,AS Roma ended a run of four defeats with a 4-0 win at Siena in Serie A on Saturday with two goals each from Vincenzo Montella and Francesco Totti.
Sci/Tech, Want a computer that screams when  a thief strikes? Or a personal tracking unit in case you get  kidnapped?
Sports,"ANCHORAGE - The University of Washington men #39;s basketball team was without Brandon Roy Saturday night, but the 22nd-ranked Huskies still won the Great Alaska Shootout."
World,"Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, right, talks with Iraqi Vice-President, Ibrahim al-Jafari, during their official meeting in Tehran, Iran, Saturday Nov. 27, 2004."
World," A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in north China #39;s Shaanxi province on Sunday, trapping 166 miners in what threatens to be the worst disaster to hit the world #39;s biggest coal producer in recent years."
World,"VIENTIANE (AFP): Thailand #39;s prime minister will meet the leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia on Sunday to explain his refusal to allow a major summit here to broach Muslim unrest in his country, an official said."
Business,"Stocks have gained little headway this year but could get a lift over the next couple months from an infusion of cash poised to come into the market from corporations and individuals, Wall Street experts say."
Business,"Caught in a row with elder brother Mukesh Ambani over the ownership of Reliance empire, Reliance Energy chairman and managing director Anil Ambani on Sunday sought to enlist support of all the 25,000 strong workforce of the company saying like them he was "
Sci/Tech,"MOUNT ST. HELENS -- A 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St. Helens on Saturday, the strongest quake at the volcano since mid-October."
Sci/Tech,The next chapter in the global legal battle between the recording industry and file-sharing services is due to unfold here Monday when the owners of the 
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday  that eBay Inc. will soon drop support for its Passport service,  originally intended to make the world's biggest software maker  the gatekeeper of Web identities."
Sports,"  Long before Calgary #39;s Jan Hudec or American Bode Miller provided something tangible to cheer about, the crowd at the bottom of the hill roared its approval anyway."
World,"A gas explosion in a state-owned mine in China has left 166 miners trapped underground with no means of contact. Nearly 300 miners were in Chenjiashan mine in Shaanxi province when the blast happened on Sunday morning, but 127 escaped, said state media."
World,"PALM Island #39;s eight police have refused to return to the riot-torn Aboriginal community off Townsville, sparking fears from the police union that it would be almost impossible to find replacements."
World," Two powerful blasts rocked the headquarters of President Nursultan Nazarbayev's ruling Otan (Fatherland) party in Almaty's busy central district Sunday evening, a spokeswoman for the Emergencies Agency said."
World,"About 166 miners remain trapped deep in a mine in central China, with all communications lost."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A>  could decide to sell a lower priced of its Macintosh computer  to attract consumers already enamored of its iPod music player  and annoyed by security problems with Windows PCs, Piper  Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said on Thursday."
World,HOPES rose yesterday for two French journalists seized more than three months ago in Iraq after the The Sunday Times obtained a new CD-Rom showing both men apparently well and in good spirits.
World,"THE jailed firebrand Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has decided not to run for the presidency of the Palestinian Authority, lifting the threat of a divided vote in his Fatah faction."
World,"On Saturday, it is 100 days since Georges Malbrunot was taken hostage, and I still feel the rage I felt on the first day. The pain of Georges #39; parents and brother is impossible to measure, the suffering of his fiance unimaginable."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said in interviews published Sunday they would be willing to meet, though such talks were unlikely before a Jan. 9 Palestinian election."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Nov 25, 2004 - Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file-swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival services where trading of music and movies "
Sci/Tech," Leading wireless carriers and telecoms  equipment makers have agreed to develop an advanced mobile  phone standard capable of sending high resolution video in an  instant, Japan's NTT DoCoMo said on Friday."
World,England beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the opening one-day international.
Sci/Tech," Got an iPod during the holidays?  Chances are, you're already shopping for the perfect case or  eyeing a new kit to plug your portable digital music player  into a car stereo system, while browsing the plethora of other  accessories available for Apple Computer Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A>  popular product."
Sports," LeBron James scored 26 points to become the youngest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 in a career, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 96 74 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night."
Sci/Tech,Aerial hunters have claimed the first wolf kills of the season as Alaska officials renew predator-control efforts to boost moose and caribou populations.
Sports,"Perhaps trying to show his US Olympic team coach that he should have played more in Greece, LeBron James scored a career-high 43 points Wednesday to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-76 win over Larry Brown #39;s Detroit Pistons."
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The living room, once  the most technologically simple part of the average home, is a  high-tech battleground today as the consumer electronics  industry seeks to digitize home entertainment and make it  available anywhere, anytime."
Sports,"Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden finished the third day #39;s play at Adelaide as they had begun the first, by rumbling along to an unbeaten 57-run stand to take Australia one step closer to a crushing victory in the second Test against New Zealand."
Sports," U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova lost for the second straight day, leaving Russia tied 2 2 with defending champion France in the Fed Cup final Sunday."
Business,"Sales at United States retailers, including JC Penney and Target, got a boost on the first weekend of the US holiday-shopping season as customers bought discounted retail goods."
Business,"Italians are nervous Fiat will take the extreme option of hiving off its auto arm to General Motors in 2005, but analysts say it is unlikely to sell until the 105-year-old carmaker is clear of crisis."
Sci/Tech,Scientists from the US Geological Survey report that small earthquakes have registered about once a minute for the past several weeks.
Sci/Tech,Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file-swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival 
Sci/Tech,The Beijing municipal government has apparently given in to mounting domestic criticism and withdrawn its recent order for computer operating systems and office suite software from United States giant Microsoft.
World," Tens of thousands of people have  probably died in Indonesia's western Sumatra and Aceh Province  or will perish before relief workers can reach them, a senior  U.N. official said Monday."
Sports,"Prior to her opening-round match in the Fed Cup final Saturday, Svetlana Kuznetsova said her loss to Nathalie Dechy in their lone meeting last January was an anomaly, since it was before she became US OPEN WINNER SVETLANA KUZNETSOVA."
Sports,Paceman Glenn McGrath grabbed four wickets as Australia took firm control of the second Test in Adelaide by bowling out New Zealand for 251 -- a first innings lead of 324.
Sports,"FOXBORO, Massachusetts (Ticker) -- The Baltimore Ravens have the NFL #39;s top-ranked scoring defense. But the Ravens may be the ones having trouble moving the ball Sunday when they meet the New England Patriots."
Sports,"Neil Mellor delivered a stunning killer blow with virtually the last kick of the game at Anfield to condemn Arsenal to another defeat and leave them five points adrift of leaders Chelsea, whom they meet in a fortnights time."
World,"ISTANBUL, Nov 27 (AFP) - Hundreds of faithful of the Greek Orthodox Church in Turkey crowded into a small cathedral in Istanbul Saturday to celebrate the return by the Vatican of religious relics stolen during the crusades some 800 years ago."
World,A committee of renowned scientists said the result was a vote of confidence in medical research and a positive sign for Switzerland as a centre for science and research.
World,"( Columbia -- November 28, 2004) -- (AP) There #39;s new information that a rebel group in Colombia had planned to assassinatePresident Bush during his visit there last week."
World,"Iraqi National Guard soldiers remove the bodies of four murdered men found in a cemetery as US Army troops secure the perimeter in Mosul, Iraq, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004."
World,Kenya Sunday launched an international conference aimed at working toward the eradication of land mines by the year 2009 with traditional African dances and songs.
World,The Episcopal bishop of Jerusalem says Israel may soon long for the days when Yasser Arafat was alive. The Right Reverend Riah Abu el-Assal told the Honolulu Star-Bulletin during 
Sci/Tech, An Israeli company said on Monday it  planned to distribute free to Asian countries hit by last  week's tsunami a device it says could save lives by warning  holiday makers directly that a tidal wave is coming.
Sports,  Anastasia Myskina and Vera Zvonareva powered Russia to its first Fed Cup title by winning the decisive doubles against defending champion France on Sunday.
Sports,"New Tottenham manager Martin Jol has refused to blame his expensive shot-shy strike force for the club #39;s recent plight. Despite the presence of Frederic Kanoute, Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe in a stellar "
World,"A gas explosion blasted through a coal mine in central China today, leaving more than 160 miners missing in what may be the country #39;s worst coal-mine accident in recent years."
Sports,A Neil Mellor strike in the 90th minute has condemned Arsenal to a 2-1 defeat at Anfield. The youngster struck in the second minute of injury time to pinch the three points off the champions after an absorbing contest.
Sports,"For starters, he moved into the final round of the European Tour #39;s China Open in the lead - a lofty position he has never occupied."
Sports,"(adds Rangers v Hearts) LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Spanish striker Nacho Novo steered Rangers to the top of the Scottish Premier League on Sunday after scoring twice in a 3-2 comeback win over Hearts."
Business," When Wall Street gets back to work this week after the Thanksgiving holiday, the focus will be on jobs and retail sales."
Business," While President Bush is busy putting together his Cabinet for a second term, the financial world's attention is on a job vacancy 14 months away: Who will succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan?"
Sports," For one quarter, Notre Dame was better than No. 1 Southern California. Then the Trojans got serious, and the Fighting Irish had no chance. Matt Leinart made a big pitch for the Heisman Trophy, passing for a career high 400 yards and a school record tying five touchdowns, and the Trojans overcame a sluggish start to beat Notre Dame 41 10 Saturday night."
World, French Belgian bank Dexia said  that it has decided to terminate its plans to form an alliance with Italian bank Sanpaolo IMI.
Sports, Arsenal dropped five points behind Chelsea in the English Premier League on Sunday after losing 2 1 to Liverpool on an injury time goal by Neil Mellor.
World, Lawyers defending suspects in an alleged coup attempt to topple Sudanese President Omar al Beshir's Islamist government said that they still had not been allowed to see their clients.
Sports, This week's U.S. Spain Davis Cup final is expected to break the attendance record for a sanctioned tennis match.
World," Six in 10 Americans say there should be a mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices, according to an Associated Press poll."
World," At the urging of the White House, a key Senate panel will put off consideration of the nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be secretary of state, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Sunday."
World,At least 15 people are dead after being run down by a high-speed train in Madhya Pradesh state in India.
World,Home secretary asks for an independent review into claims he intervened in a visa application for his ex-lover's former nanny.
World,"The new Band Aid single is released in record stores on Monday, with staff poised for a massive rush in sales."
World,A gas explosion may be the country's worst coal-mine accident in recent years.
World," The 300 men filling out forms in the offices of an Iranian aid group were offered three choices: Train for suicide attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq, for suicide attacks against Israelis or to assassinate British author Salman Rushdie."
Sports,"Russia edged defending champion France 3-2 to claim its first Fed Cup title Sunday, with Anastasia Myskina and Vera Zvonareva beating Marion Bartoli and Emilie Loit 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the decisive doubles match."
Sports," It was a memorable weekend for Canada #39;s Cindy Klassen in Heerenveen, Netherlands. The 25 year old speed skater captured a gold medal in the women #39;s 1,500 metres in World Cup long track action on Sunday."
World,"Iranian officials said on Sunay night they were close to reaching consensus with Germany, Britain and France over a resolution on Tehran #39;s nuclear programme expected "
World,"In the first national referendum on an issue that has divided both the European Union and the United States, Swiss voters have backed proposals to allow stem-cell research."
Business,"Description: Shoppers and retailers are in the thick of the buying season. But at stores in the Washington, DC, area, retailers are keeping their expectations realistic."
Business, Mining group Rio Tinto Ltd. (RTP) is considering trumping a GBP2.9 billion bid by rival Xstrata PLC (XTA.LN) for Australian nickel miner WMC Resources Ltd.
Sports,A STUNNING injury-time Neil Mellor goal gave Liverpool a deserved Premiership win at Anfield today. The defeat was only the second in 55 league games for the champions.
Sports,Barcelona striker Samuel Eto #39;o was the target of apparent racial abuse during his side #39;s 2-1 victory over Getafe in Madrid on Saturday.
World," A newspaper's review of ballots cast in three north Florida counties where registered Democrats heavily outnumber Republicans showed just what officials reported: The counties' voters did on Election Day as they often do, voting for a Republican for president."
Sports,"In a fitting end to a season dominated by Russian women, the country won its first Fed Cup title Sunday by edging defending champion France 3-2 when Anastasia Myskina and Vera Zvonareva beat Marion Bartoli and Emilie Loit 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the deciding doubles match."
Sports,Arsenal dropped five points behind Chelsea in the English Premier League on Sunday after losing 2-1 to Liverpool on an injury-time goal by Neil Mellor.
Business," Sated by the traditional Thanksgiving turkey, US consumers went on a multi billion dollar shopping fest snapping up post holiday retail bargains in stores across America, the Visa credit card group said."
Business, Will Wall Street wrap up another year end rally in time for the holidays? A key job creation report and the strength of the weekend's shopping kickoff will determine the rally's fate in the week ahead.
Business,"Worries about the sustainability of the US economic recovery were stoked om Sunday after the stores group Wal-Mart, seen as a bellwether for the country #39;s "
Business,"PTI, New Delhi, Nov 28: The battle between Ambani brothers over ownership issue of Rs 90,000 crore Reliance empire today intensified with Mr Anils camp mounting attack on elder brother and Reliance Industry CMD, Mr Mukesh accusing him of rebuffing "
Business,"Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao signalled the country was in no rush to reform the yuan, and questioned why more hadn #39;t been done to stop the dollar #39;s slide, the strongest "
Sci/Tech," Ring tones are so yesterday. If wireless companies have their way, the next multibillion dollar surprise in the cellular business will be ""Ringback"" tones."
Sports,"Neil Mellor #39;s goal in the closing seconds, his first in the Premiership, gave Liverpool a 2-1 win over Arsenal, leaving the Londoners five points behind leader Chelsea."
Sports,"ADELAIDE, Nov. 28. - Glenn McGraths four wickets helped Australia take hold of the fourth day of the second cricket Test by restricting New Zealand to 251, giving the home side a first innings lead of 324."
Sci/Tech," The holiday shopping season is set to be a shoot 'em up round in the video game industry, as its top players Nintendo and Sony go head to head by launching new and advanced hand held machines."
World,"JAMMU, Nov. 28. - In a fit of anger after he was punished, a CRPF jawan shot dead seven of his colleagues before getting killed in retaliatory fire at the base camp of the 152 battalion of the CRPF in Baramulla, north Kashmir, late last night."
World," HOBART, Australia (AP)   About 100 whales and dolphins died after beaching on a southern Australian island Sunday and about 50 more were still at risk, a government official said."
Sci/Tech, A brief look at elements of climate change and the international agreements to deal with it:
Sci/Tech, The ice is melting and the heat is on for international delegates assembling in Buenos Aires next week to find new ways to confront global warming under the 194 nation treaty on climate change.
World,"Supporters of Ukraine's PM announce a vote for autonomy, upping the stakes in the disputed election."
World,"Iran backs down on its demand to exempt some of its technology from a nuclear freeze, diplomats say."
World, The family of US soldier Charles Robert Jenkins cheered his release from US military custody in Japan and said they look forward to seeing him for the first time since he defected to North Korea in 1965.
Sci/Tech,Swiss voters overwhelmingly approve government proposals to permit research using stem cells of human embryos.
Sci/Tech,"The earthquake, which struck on Saturday at the crater at Mount St. Helens, measured 3.1 on the Richter scale, making it the strongest quake at the volcano since mid-October."
World,"AMMAN - Jordans King Abdullah relieved his half brother Prince Hamza of his duties as crown prince, royal palace sources said on Sunday."
World,Traditionalists and gay Christians were tonight cautious over a call for unity by the Archbishop of Canterbury amid the row about homosexual clergy.
Sports,"While standing in a queue for what proved to be an undercooked cheeseburger, the script for Sunday afternoon #39;s Insider report was suggested."
Sports,The Baltimore Ravens (7-3) have a prime opportunity to exploit the New England Patriots #39; vulnerable secondary in today #39;s game at Gillette Stadium.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.  could decide to sell a lower priced of its Macintosh computer to attract consumers already enamored of its iPod music player and annoyed by security problems with Windows PCs, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday that eBay Inc. will soon drop support for its Passport service, originally intended to make the world's biggest software maker the gatekeeper of Web identities."
World,"Palestinian mainstream Fatahmovement #39;s armed wing announced Sunday its commitment to the movement #39;s decision in choosing Mahmoud Abbas, chairman of thePalestine Liberation Organization "
World,"In Nairobi story headlined  quot;Song and dance as land mine meeting opens in Kenya quot; please read in 7th paragraph ... He said over 22,000 people were killed and maimed... instead of ...He said 2,000 people were killed and maimed...(corrects figure)."
Business,"Sanctions could be aimed at a wide range of American exports, possibly including steel ball bearings, cod, shoes and apples. Most would be imposed by Japan and the EU, which have been the hardest "
Business,The number of Christmas tree farms in Louisiana has fallen like needles from an unwatered tree. There will be at least one less next year.
Business,"The proposed foreign takeover of WMC Resources has attracted more criticism, with concern the mining assets at stake could one day be an issue of national security."
Sports,"Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook lead a 20-point second half to deliver a 27-6 win over the Giants, securing the Eagles' fifth straight trip to the playoffs."
Sci/Tech,"REYKJAVIK: Arctic people aim to team up with tropical islanders in a campaign against global warming, arguing that polar bears and palm-fringed beaches stand to suffer the most."
Sci/Tech,"The Deep Impact spacecraft is undergoing final tests at Cape Canaveral, Florida. It will blast off atop a Boeing Delta 2 rocket on Dec. 30, and if all goes well, rendezvous with the comet Tempel 1 on Independence Day."
Sci/Tech,"Juliana Sasaki didn #39;t bother checking out Sony Corp. #39;s digital music player in Tokyo before buying her green iPod mini.  quot;I knew Sony and other companies had MP3 players, but they can #39;t beat the mini, quot; said Sasaki, 23, a language teacher."
Sci/Tech,"After an absence of a decade, Philips Electronics is making personal computers again, the company said yesterday. The Netherlands-based electronics conglomerate, which abandoned the PC business in the early "
Sports,  American Bode Miller held off the legendary Hermann Maeir to win his third successive World Cup race and join a select ban of skiing greats.
Sports,"It is just as well that Arsenal do not lose often, for they do not deal with defeat at all well. Sunday #39;s defeat was only their second in their past 55 in the Premiership, but "
Sports," Unlike every other team in the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles are secure in the knowledge they are heading to the playoffs."
Sports,Spanish midfielder Nacho Novo led Glasgow Rangers to the top of the Scottish Premier League with two goals in a 3-2 beating of Hearts on Sunday as defending champion Celtic was held to a 2-2 tie with last-place Dundee.
Sports,"TEMPE, Ariz. (Nov. 28, 2004) -- Emmitt Smith was knocked out of the game against the New York Jets in the first quarter with a toe injury."
Sports,"Serie A leader Juventus blew a two-goal, second-half lead and had to settle for a 2-2 tie with Inter Milan on Sunday, losing ground to defending champion AC Milan."
Sports,  Paul Brown would have been impressed at the offensive output of his two former teams. Carson Palmer threw a career high four touchdowns and Rudi Johnson rushed for a career best 202 
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Ticker) -- Drew Brees haunted the Kansas City Chiefs all day. Linebacker Donnie Edwards waited until a crucial time to haunt his former team."
World,"BEIJING, NOVEMBER 28: A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, trapping as many as 166 miners in what could be the worst disaster to hit the worlds most dangerous mining industry in years."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel and Mahmoud Abbas, the favorite to become the new Palestinian leader, said in separate interviews published today that they would be "
World,"TWO US marines and at least three insurgents died south of the Iraqi capital, the first casualties of a US-led sweep of the so-called  quot;death triangle quot;, a marine spokesman said today."
World,"BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 28: Angered by the punishment handed down by his senior yesterday afternoon, a depressed CRPF jawan turned on his sleeping colleagues after midnight, killing two officers and five policemen before being killed in retaliatory fire."
World,"Declaring that peace had been restored in part of Pakistan #39;s restive tribal areas, Pakistani military officials have announced that their troops will abandon "
Sports,LONDON: Chelsea returned to form and extended their lead at the top of the English Premiership with an impressive 4-0 win at Charlton Athletic yesterday.
World,Its unclear whether Iran has withdrawn its demand that some of its technology be excluded from a freeze on nuclear enrichment activities.
Sci/Tech," Leading wireless carriers and telecoms equipment makers have agreed to develop an advanced mobile phone standard capable of sending high resolution video in an instant, Japan's NTT DoCoMo said on Friday."
Business,BRUSSELS : French-Belgian bank Dexia said that it has decided to terminate its plans to form an alliance with Italian bank Sanpaolo IMI.
Sci/Tech, Want a computer that screams when a thief strikes? Or a personal tracking unit in case you get kidnapped?
Sci/Tech, Shares of Internet search companies Google Inc.  and Yahoo Inc.  rose on Monday after Goldman Sachs raised its fourth quarter estimates for both companies.
Sports,Defender John Terry scored twice in three minutes as Chelsea beat Charlton 4-0 Saturday to open up a five-point lead at the top of the English Premier League.
Business,"November 29, 2004  Seoul said yesterday it would be cautious about levying retaliatory tariffs on US products, after the World Trade Organization on Friday gave Korea and six other economies the green light to enact such tariffs in response to a US "
Business,"Dexia, the French-Belgian bank, on Sunday called off merger talks with Italy #39;s Sanpaolo IMI, ending the prospect of Europe #39;s biggest cross-border banking deal."
Sci/Tech,You can learn something about a rock by looking at it. But what most geologists really want is to smack it with a hammer. And that #39;s just what planetary scientists will do July 4 when 
Sports," The Kansas City Chiefs have proved once more that no matter how high any offense might soar, all is lost when the defense can't stop anything."
Sports,CRICKET has its walkers and its stayers and now New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has declared himself as the Kiwi in the middle.
Sports,AC Milan closed the gap on leaders Juventus to four points after receiving a helping hand from city-rivals Inter. Having already won their game at Chievo earlier in the day thanks to on-loan Chelsea striker 
Business, The dollar rebounded on Monday after  last week's heavy sell off but analysts were uncertain if the  rally would hold after fresh economic data suggested the  December U.S. jobs report due Friday might not live up to  market expectations.
World,Iraqi politician Adnan Pachachi has called for a six-month delay before elections originally scheduled for 30 January. Citing the tense security situation and the need to ensure thet greatest number of Iraqis 
World,"JERUSALEM: Israel #39;s once-unshakable faith in the morality of the army has been put to the test by a series of recent scandals, one of which saw a soldier empty his weapon into "
World," An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale rocked the northern Japan island of Hokkaido, said the Kyodo news agency."
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, NC Jake Delhomme (del-OHM #39;) threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to rookie Keary Colbert with 20 seconds remaining to give Carolina a 21-to-14 victory over Tampa Bay."
Sports," A week after losing some support as the No. 1 team, Southern California got it right back. Top ranked USC received 52 first place votes, four more than last week, and 1,610 points in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday. In the previous poll, Southern Cal lost three first place votes."
World," Intervening for the second time in three days, President Bush on Sunday telephoned Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in an effort to advance negotiations toward a power sharing agreement between Northern Ireland's Catholics and Protestants."
Sci/Tech," Actress Julia Roberts gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, in a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday, People magazine reported on its Web site, citing an anonymous source."
World," A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, swaying buildings, throwing objects off shelves and triggering a tiny tsunami wave that reached the shore."
Sports, David Carr put together a huge comeback of his own after Brett Favre showed him how to do it last week. Carr threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and Domanick Davis rushed for a season high 129 yards and a score to help the Houston Texans rally from an 18 point deficit in a 31 21 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Sports, Adam Vinatieri's 28 yard field goal early in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens put New England up 3 0 and gave them an NFL record with 16 consecutive regular season games in which they've scored first.
World," Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, the first Greek premier to visit Egypt in 12 years, held talks in Cairo with President Hosni Mubarak."
Sci/Tech," Taiwan's telecommunications industry will need another two years before third generation mobile services generate substantial revenue, according to Harvey Chang, president and CEO of Taiwan Cellular, the island's second largest mobile phone operator."
World, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf travels to the Brazilian capital for talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he seeks to strengthen his country's international ties and open new markets.
Sports," Shanna Zolman scored five of her 10 points in the final minutes and Shyra Ely made two free throws with 11.9 seconds left, helping top ranked Tennessee beat Temple 52 48 Sunday."
Sports,Brian Westbrook scored two touchdowns and the Eagles' defense made life miserable for Eli Manning and frustrating for Barrett Green.
World,Violence and a lack of preparedness spur calls to postpone the Jan. 30 election.
World,The fluid security environment has convinced the Red Crescent that it must coordinate its relief efforts with US forces.
World,Four religious leaders illustrated in a TV appearance today just how passionate and difficult such dialogues can be.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   For George W. Bush, who has defined his presidency in terms of fighting terror, national security is a must which trumps almost all other issues."
Sports,"Juventus blew a two goal lead in the second half to be held to a 2-2 draw Inter Milan in the San Siro on Sunday. Ironically, Inter #39;s heroics helped arch-rivals and Serie A champions AC "
Sports,Barcelona opened up a nine-point lead at the top of La Liga on Saturday night with a 2-1 win at Getafe. Rafael Marquez and Deco scored early on to give the Catalan giants a two-goal lead after just 22 minutes.
World,"Even as smaller countries of the 10-member Asean grouping have expressed reservations about the proposed Free Trade Area (FTA) with China as it will put them at a great disadvantage, efforts are on to remove their misgivings."
World,Swiss voters endorsed restrictive legislation on stem cell research Sunday that forbids the cloning of human embryos and put Switzerland on a par with some other continental European countries.
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has hit a wide area of Japan #39;s northern most main island of Hokkaido. Public broadcaster NHK says several people, including an elderly woman and a 13 "
Sports," Kelly Holcomb threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns  #151; and lost. Cincinnati and Cleveland played the most remarkable game in their intrastate rivalry Sunday, a wacky 58 48 Bengals victory that turned into the second highest scoring game in NFL history."
World,"VIENTIANE, Laos: China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to make substantial progress in advancing the free trade area (FTA) at their summit to be held here today."
World,King Abdullah of Jordan has stripped his half-brother and heir apparent of his title as crown prince on Sunday. King Abdullah announced at the state television on Sunday that the move was aimed at allowing 
Sports,"The floundering Orange were supposed to roll over Saturday, allowing Boston College to earn its first spot in a B.C.S. game."
Sports,"Gerald Riggs ran 12 yards for a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining and No. 15 Tennessee defeated Kentucky, 37-31, Saturday."
Sports,NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol survives a plane crash in southwestern Colorado on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"November 26, 2004 - Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon Channel may already be making many a GameCube-owning Poke-fan happy, but Pokemon isn #39;t done with GameCube yet."
Sports,"AMERICAN Bode Miller won a men #39;s World Cup super-G here today, capturing his second race in as many days and his third in three starts so far this season."
Sports,"The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their fourth straight NFL East title Sunday with a 27-6 win over the New York Giants. Donovan McNabb passed for 244 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score for Philadelphia, 10-1."
World,"GENEVA (AFP) - Two-thirds of Swiss voters approved a new law that allows medical research on stem cells taken from human embryos but bars cloning, official results from a referendum showed."
World,"PARIS In a move that could change the face of French politics, Nicolas Sarkozy, the popular finance minister whose personal and ideological differences with President Jacques Chirac are well known, took over the helm of the governing center-right party on "
Business,Dexia said Sunday that it had decided to formally terminate its plans to form an alliance with the Italian bank Sanpaolo IMI. The board of the French-Belgian bank  quot;has noted unanimously that the conditions 
Sports," Elton Brand scored six of his 25 points in the final four minutes and finished with 13 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 103 91 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday."
World, THE NEWS: Iran agreed Sunday not to test any centrifuges as part of a total suspension of nuclear activities that can yield uranium for atomic weapons.
Sports, Shan Moore had 14 points and eight rebounds to help No. 23 Louisiana Tech beat Arkansas State 67 50 on Sunday.
World, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf visited tourist spots here before heading to the capital Brasilia for talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first trip to Latin America by a Pakistani leader.
Sports,Lee Carsley #39;s curling free-kick earned high-flying Everton a point in manager David Moyes #39; 100th Premiership game. Craig Bellamy burst through to make it 1-0 before Jermaine Jenas #39; volley hit the bar and Alan 
Sports,"Brazilian striker Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid, winless in its previous two games, beat Levante 5-0 in Spain. AC Milan gained ground in Italy after leader Juventus blew a late "
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Two years ago, Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy after a fantastic outing against Notre Dame. Matt Leinart may have earned himself the same piece of hardware after his performance Saturday."
Sports,Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid ended a two-game winless slide with a 5-0 Spanish league victory over seventh-placed Levante at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.
World,GENEVA Swiss voters have backed a law allowing stem-cell research in the first national referendum on an issue that has divided both the European Union and the United States.
World,"An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7 hit Japan #39;s northern island of Hokkaido early this morning, causing injuries and triggering a tsunami warning."
Sci/Tech,"Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor of the Kazaa file-sharing software, has launched its latest version which enables users to make free online calls anywhere in the world."
Sports,"Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley missed his fourth straight game Sunday with a bruised hamstring, but Jerome  quot;The Bus quot; Bettis ran for 100 yards and a score in Pittsburgh #39;s 16-7 victory over Washington."
Business,"WHEN Gordon Brown gets to his feet in the Commons this Thursday to deliver his Pre-Budget Report, the nation can look forward to a stream of boasting over Britains economic performance."
Sports,"THERE WERE THREE WONDERFUL goals at Anfield yesterday, but only one was a winner. Few were predicting that it would come from Liverpool and no one but his closest relatives (and even they "
Sports,"A CENTURY REACHED IN THE style of Michael Atherton; cussed, scruffy, with a minimum of graceful shots, blessed by good fortune, bloody-minded and bloody impressive."
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid #39;s  #39;galacticos #39; dominated Sunday at the Bernabeu in a 5-0 demolition of Levante."
Sports,"  Even without leading scorer Corey Maggette, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to complete a sweep. Elton Brand scored 25 points and Bobby Simmons added 22 to lift the Clippers to a "
Sports," No matter how hard the Toronto Raptors fought or well they shot, the Washington Wizards always found a way to rally back."
Sports,"The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East again. Big deal. They did that before the season started. The Eagles have played four games in the division and have outscored the Redskins, Cowboys and Giants by a combined 135-50."
World,"The Archbishop of Canterbury has written to conservatives in the Anglican Communion, asking them to refrain from using hostile words about homosexuals."
Sports, The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East again. Big deal  #151; they did that before the season started.
World,Iraqi political figures continued on Sunday to react to a movement by Sunni Arabs to delay elections by six months.
World,"N.B.C. Sports Chairman and President Dick Ebersol survived a charter plane crash that killed at least two people, NBC said in a statement."
Business,"  Despite charges of bid rigging and conflicts of interest against the insurance industry, Connecticut insurance Commissioner Susan F. Cogswell said she has not found corruption in Connecticut."
Sports," American Bode Miller won his first World Cup super giant slalom race Sunday, giving him his third consecutive victory of the season and moving him into an exclusive club."
Sports,"LeBron James scored 26 points to become the youngest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 in a career, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 96-74 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night."
Sports,Juventus coach Fabio Capello scolded his side for easing off and allowing rivals Inter Milan two late goals which gave them a 2-2 draw at the San Siro on Sunday.
Sports,Real Madrid gave a stunning exhibition of finishing power to crush Levante 5-0 at the Bernabeu in the Primera Liga on Sunday. The home side had struggled to impose 
Sports,Barcelona powered nine points clear at the top of the Primera Liga with a 2-1 win at Getafe. The damage was done early on with Rafael Marquez and Deco firing home goals in quick succession to give Barca a 2-0 lead by the 22nd minute.
Sports,LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Clippers are assured of finishing November with a winning record for the first time since 1992. They #39;re 8-and-6 with one game left this month after beating Golden State 103-to-91.
Sports," Wade Boggs might have to get used to a new routine Tuesday: life as a Hall of Famer. The five time AL batting champion, known for his array of pre  and postgame rituals, is the top newcomer on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot, joining holdovers Ryne Sandberg and Bruce Sutter."
World,The International Atomic Energy Agency could act to resolve a dispute over Iran #39;s nuclear program Monday. European negotiators and Tehran have been working behind closed doors to strike a deal.
Sports," Minnesota will play in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31, the Golden Gophers' third straight postseason appearance."
Sports,"Elton Brand scores 25 points to lift the Clippers over the Warriors, 103-91, and can finish November with a winning record for just the second time in 30 years."
Business,The story of the last week has been the fall and fall of the dollar with the currency touching daily record lows against the euro.
Business," Pennsylvania Turnpike officials reported no significant backups at toll plazas on Sunday, one of the busiest travel days of the year, despite the absence of hundreds of unionized toll collectors who have been on strike since Wednesday."
Business,"International investors may buy as much as \$15 billion in bad loans in China in the next three years, said PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the world #39;s third-biggest accounting firm."
Business," Canada Post is promising that holiday mail will move as usual whether or not their is a mail strike. The post office is reassuring Canadians their Christmas mail won #39;t be affected if administrative, clerical and technical workers go on strike."
Business,"The announcement of its new mid-sized plane will heat up rivalry between Airbus and Boeing. The board of EADS, parent company of Airbus, is on Monday expected to approve plans for the long-awaited, \$4bn-launch of a new mid-sized aircraft, the A350."
Sports,Notre Dame Accepts Invitation to Play in Insight Bowl in Arizona Against Pac-10 Team on Dec. 28. Notre Dame #39;s quarterback Brady Quinn gets a pass off under pressure from Southern California #39;s Mike Patterson 
Sports,Strip away the great plays and the wild action and San Diego #39;s 34-31 victory over Kansas City is reduced to a simple fact: big plays.
Sports,The Washington Redskins only wish they were getting as much offence from their starters as the streaking Pittsburgh Steelers are from their backups.
Sports,Martin Gramatica lined up for the go-ahead field goal and the Carolina Panthers assumed they would have to come from behind to beat Tampa Bay.
Sports,"Carter returned, but it was running back Curtis Martin and the offensive line that put the Jets ahead. Martin rushed for all but 10 yards of a 45-yard drive that stalled at the Cardinals 10."
World,Romania #39;s former communists looked likely to retain power last night when exit polls put them comfortably ahead in elections for both parliament and president.
World,"The King of Jordan announced an abrupt change to his succession plans yesterday, stripping his half-brother, Hamza bin Hussein, of the title crown prince."
World,Defense Agency chief Yoshinori Ono raised the possibility Sunday that the Self-Defense Forces #39; mission in Iraq will end in late 2005.
Sports," The point spread  #151; ""Indianapolis  10""  #151; pretty much says it all."
Business,"The Boeing Co. will face competition to supply tankers to the Air Force, which could be good for the company. Most certainly, US taxpayers should win from having a deal decided competitively rather than through "
Business," China #39;s No. 2 telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp. (0763.HK) said Sunday it expects overseas sales to rise to contribute around 40 of its total revenue in 2006, compared with 13.4 posted in the first half of 2004."
Sports," Mike Fratello had ""a nice conversation"" with the Memphis Grizzlies about the team's vacant coaching position, but said no deal was in place for him to take over the club Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Lawyers for Australia #39;s recording industry were launching a trial Monday against the owners of the popular file-swapping network Kazaa -- in the latest battle between copyright holders and computer users accused of music piracy.
Sci/Tech,"The same gas used to blow up balloons could be mined from the Moon #39;s surface and transported to Earth to meet future energy demands, say US scientists."
Sports,Real Madrid ended talk of a crisis at the club as they thumped Levante 5-0 in the Bernabeu and Valencia moved back into the Champions League places with a 2-0 win over Mallorca.
Sports,NEWCASTLE (AFP) - Everton underlined their re-emergence as an English Premiership force after Lee Carsley struck a stunning equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United.
Sports, Notre Dame #39;s 41 10 loss to Southern California Saturday night all but clinched an Insight Bowl berth for the Fighting Irish.
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Brian Westbrook and the Philadelphia Eagles had no problem running to another division title."
World,"Iraq #39;s main Shi #39;ite parties insisted on Saturday that elections should go ahead on Jan. 30 as planned, rejecting mounting calls from Sunni and secular politicians "
World,SYDNEY : Rescue teams struggled Monday to prevent a pod of about 20 whales beaching in an area off Australia #39;s south coast where 80 whales and dolphins died after stranding themselves at the weekend.
World,Two UN workers who spent nearly a month in the hands of Afghan kidnappers left Kabul on Sunday as relatives and friends awaited their arrivals in Northern Ireland and Kosovo.
Sci/Tech, At least 80 whales and dolphins have died after beaching themselves on a remote island between the Australian mainland and the country's island state of Tasmania.
World," A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a wide area of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido early on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said."
World, Romania's ruling Social Democrats (PSD) face a struggle to cobble together a majority coalition to push through reforms for EU entry after their hold on power was dented in general elections.
World, King Abdullah II stripped his half brother and heir apparent of his title as crown prince in an abrupt shake up Sunday aimed at redeeming the full power the king inherited from his late father.
World," Aberhet Amha was an aspiring runner, winning medals for her school and dreaming of adding her name to the long list of great Ethiopian Olympic athletes. But just before her 12th birthday, Aberhet stepped on a land mine."
Business,"Dexia SA, Belgium #39;s second-largest financial-services company, terminated talks with Italy #39;s Sanpaolo IMI SpA on a possible partnership, saying the conditions are no longer right."
Sports,"Minnesota will play in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31, the Golden Gophers #39; third straight postseason appearance. Minnesota will play a Southeastern Conference opponent still to be determined in Nashville, Tenn."
World,"Just a day before an international deadline, Iran agreed Sunday not to test any centrifuges as part of a total suspension of nuclear activities that can yield uranium for atomic weapons."
Sports,"Quincy Carter left with a head injury after the third play of the game, but returned to deliver the knockout blow, a 69-yard touchdown pass to Santana Moss."
Sports,"If Matt Leinart and undefeated U.S.C. it can defeat U.C.L.A. on Saturday, it will play in the Orange Bowl for the Bowl Championship Series title."
Sports," Randy Johnson moved a step closer to joining the Yankees when commissioner Bud Selig approved a proposed trade between Arizona and New York, The Associated Press learned Monday."
Business,"ALDERSON, W.VA. - The food at the Federal Correctons Camp is nothing to write home about - unless one is eating it with Martha Stewart."
Sports, Donovan McNabb passed for one touchdown and rushed for another as the Philadelphia Eagles won their fourth straight division title with a 27 6 win over the
Sports,"Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen won for the second time in three races at Aspen Mountain, beating Italy #39;s Manuela Moelgg by more than a second in a World Cup slalom on Sunday."
Sports,So it is no more than apt that Peter Lonard should yesterday add to the tradition in the 100th staging of Australia #39;s oldest and greatest golf championship.
Sports,Philadelphia won a fourth consecutive NFC East title as Brian Westbrook scored two touchdowns Sunday and the Eagles #39; defense made life miserable for Eli Manning in a 27-6 victory over New York.
World,"These days, the violence in Iraq #39;s third-largest city is more like The Sopranos than Black Hawk Down. By Jim Macmillan, AP. About 40 dead bodies turned up across Mosul last week."
World,King Abdullah II stripped his half brother and heir apparent of his title as crown prince in an abrupt shake-up Sunday aimed at redeeming the full power the king inherited from his late father.
World," Just a day before an international deadline, Iran agreed Sunday not to test any centrifuges as part of a total suspension of nuclear activities that can yield uranium for atomic weapons. Diplomats described the about face as an effort to avoid possible U.N. sanctions."
Sports, Jackie Adamshick scored a game high 25 points to lead No. 24 Villanova past Texas Arlington 59 53 Sunday in the consolation game of the Lady Rebel Shootout.
Sports,Notre Dame accepted an invitation Sunday to play in the Insight Bowl in Phoenix against a Pac-10 team on Dec. 28.
Sports,"Willis McGahee runs for 116 yards and four touchdowns as the Bills hand Seattle's Mike Holmgren his worst defeat with the Seahawks, 38-9."
Sports,Michael Vick throws a 27-yard scoring pass to Alge Crumpler with 1:22 remaining to finish Atlanta's rally with a 24-21 triumph over the Saints.
Sports,"Mike Fratello had ""a nice conversation"" with the Memphis Grizzlies about the team's vacant coaching position, but said no deal was in place for him to take over the club Sunday."
Sports,Neil Mellor lived up to his burgeoning reputation with the winner for Liverpool in last night #39;s dramatic 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Sports,Donovan McNabb passed for one touchdown and rushed for another as the Philadelphia Eagles won their fourth straight division title with a 27-6 win over the New York Giants in the NFL on Sunday.
Sports,SEATTLE Willis McGahee had 116 yards rushing and four touchdowns as Buffalo skipped past Seattle 38-to-9. Drew Bledsoe offset his three interceptions by completing two-thirds of his passes for 275 yards and a touchdown.
World,"GAZA CITY, 29 November 2004 - Palestine Liberation Organization chief Mahmoud Abbas won the endorsement of one of the main Palestinian armed factions yesterday before pledging to stop anyone but the official security forces from carrying weapons."
World,WHITE HOUSE President Bush is urging Sinn Fein (shin fayn) leader Gerry Adams to help speed up the peace process in Northern Ireland.
World,"Up to 80 pilot whales and bottle nose dolphins died after a mass stranding on King Island off Tasmania, Australia. The number of dead mammals is lower than that in earlier "
World,Peter Mandelson yesterday denied being involved in discussions over the alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea as the Conservatives began to put pressure on the government over what it knew and when.
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit eastern Hokkaido early Monday, injuring several people. Ten people were reported to be injured in the quake, according to local authorities."
Sports,The Maryland football coaching staff enters the offseason ready to reexamine everything from practice philosophy to its own performance.
Sports,"Here's a reader-friendly, quickie version of today's column -- for those of you who can't spare the full 2 1/2 minutes it takes to wander through the entire, labored effort -- about all things NBA other than <em>L'affaire du Artest et Les Spectateurs</em>:"
Business," After years of paying the price of petty corruption, unreliable infrastructure and laws that allow for high staff turnover, outsourcing firm Netlink is planning to buck a trend by moving from India to the United Arab Emirates."
Business," While President Bush is busy putting together his Cabinet for a second term, the financial world's attention is on a job vacancy 14 months away: Who will succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan?"
Sports,Let #39;s see the Fantasy League expert who had Clinton Portis being relegated to an afterthought while foreseeing Jerome Bettis carrying the Steelers to the team #39;s longest winning streak since 1976.
Sports,"com. After vanquishing a so-called curse to win the World Series, the Red Sox don #39;t figure to have any problems with the fabled Sports Illustrated cover jinx."
World,Traditionalists and gay Christians are cautious over a call for unity by the Archbishop of Canterbury amid the row about homosexual clergy.
World," A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale rocked the northern Japanese island of Hokkaid, injuring 13 people, the Meteorological Agency and police said."
Sports," Noelle Quinn scored the go ahead basket with 16.7 seconds remaining and finished with 27 points, helping UCLA rally from an early 17 point deficit and beat fourth ranked Texas 63 60 on Sunday."
World,Carbon monoxide prevents rescuers from reaching 141 men trapped after a deadly mine blast in central China.
World,A national survey in Australia shows worrying levels of alcohol consumption among the country's teenagers.
Sci/Tech,\\A little history here.  Microsoft first invented COM  as a cross-language\object model.  This was a precursor in some ways to .NET and still has a great\deal of valuable functionality.\\Its pretty simple.  You just define an IDL (interface definition language) and\then if you have a runtime or compiler that supports COM you can call functions\on an object (component) written in another language.\\Mozilla XPCOM (Cross Platform COM) is similar in goals. You can write a\component in C and then call its functions from Javascript.  It also works the\other way around but isn't used as much.\\This makes Mozilla a very powerful platform.  You can write a XUL extension and\then use the internal com ...\\
World, The Philippine government is willing to negotiate with the kidnappers of a Filipino accountant being held captive in Iraq.
Business,Gordon Brown will scrap this year #39;s planned increase in fuel duties this week as part of a heavily political package of measures designed to win back Labour #39;s lost supporters in middle Britain.
Sci/Tech,Fujitsu Limited and NEC Corporation has jointly developed a messaging software that implements the Web Services Reliability (WS-Reliability) standard and will be releasing it as an open source.
Sports," Hey, Shaq, Jerry Buss wants to be buddies again."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox, who ended an 86 year old ""curse"" by winning the World Series in a four game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, have been named Sports Illustrated's 2004 Sportsmen of the Year."
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 rocked eastern areas of Hokkaido, Japan #39;s northernmost main island, early Monday, injuring at least 13 people."
World,  Seventeen Iraqi political parties demanded postponement of the Jan. 30 elections for at least six months until the government is capable of securing polling places.
World,The heads of state of 10 South East Asian countries are meeting in Laos #39; capital Vientiane for the annual summit of regional grouping Asean.
World,"The British Government was told of an alleged plot to overthrow Equatorial Guinea #39;s government months in advance, it was reported yesterday."
Sports," Memphis will accept an invitation to play in the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala., on Dec. 22."
Sports,"In its 35th season, ABC's ""Monday Night Football"" is still trying to regain some of its old uniqueness."
Sci/Tech,You can learn something about a rock by looking at it. But what most geologists really want is to smack it with a hammer. And that #39;s just what planetary scientists will do July 4 when NASA #39;s Deep Impact mission 
Sci/Tech,"The holiday shopping season is set to be a shoot- #39;em-up round in the video game industry, as its top players Nintendo and Sony go head to head by launching new and advanced hand held machines."
Sports,"With his birdie on the 10th hole to begin day two of the Merrill Lynch Skins Game, Fred Couples earned eight skins and \$300,000 to move over the \$3-million mark in career earnings at the tournament."
Sports,"It was a shot that rang out around the Premiership, delighting Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, and darkening the gloomy mood of the champions, Arsenal."
Sports,"The relentless Peter Lonard today outlasted a battle weary field at the 2004 Hillross Australian Open, to win his second consecutive Australian Open Championship."
Sports,"You have to give the fans who attended the Chiefs game Sunday afternoon a lot of credit. Despite a less than full house of about 60,000 die-hard fans, they watched San Diego waltz into Arrowhead and pull out a 34-31 victory."
Sports," Win or lose in the Orange Bowl, Southern California will always be No. 1 to Ryan Davidson."
World,"Ahead of an expected meeting between both sides #39; foreign ministers in The Hague, Sharon told Newsweek magazine that he was ready to meet with the post-Yasser Arafat leadership whenever they wanted."
World,"BUCHAREST: Romania #39;s ruling Social Democrats have emerged ahead in a general election but may be deprived of a clear majority needed to keep the Balkan country on track towards the European Union, exit polls showed."
World," Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a law allowing stem cell research Sunday, rejecting a hard line campaign that compared researchers to the Nazis #39;  quot;angel of death, quot; Dr."
World,An escalating political rift among Iraq #39;s main religious groups and continued violence throughout the country are threatening parliamentary elections set for January.
World,"Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand #39;s temperamental prime minister, is so annoyed by criticism of the violence in southern Thailand that he threatened last week to walk out of today #39;s south-east Asian summit if the subject was even raised."
World," Iraq #39;s landmark January polls looked set to take place as planned although the violence that prompted delay calls remained rife, as an anti rebel sweep south of Baghdad claimed its first victims and five US troops died in western Iraq."
Business,"As Swiss-based miner Xstrata pushes ahead with its A\$7.4bn (US\$5.8bn) hostile takeover bid for WMC Resources, debate over the deal has narrowed to one key issue - the potential of the Australian miner #39;s giant Olympic Dam project."
Sci/Tech,"speed impact will wallop the pickle shaped comet Tempel 1 with energy equivalent to 4.8 tons of TNT, said Michael A #39;Hearn, another university astronomer and principal investigator on the  $311 million mission."
Sports,"A hugely entertaining game between Scotland #39;s two victorious UEFA Cup sides saw Rangers edge ahead in the Scottish Premier League title race for the first time since October 2003, in a match "
World,"Iran has abandoned its demand to be allowed to continue some of its controversial nuclear activities, the BBC reported Sunday. UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy "
World,"HOBART, Australia Wildlife officers are trying to save about 50 whales and dolphins near the coast of a southern Australian island."
Business,"The National Retail Federation, a trade group in Washington, estimated that the Thanksgiving weekend accounted for \$22.8 billion in sales."
Business,Academic institutions and researchers are widely viewed as impartial actors in drug trials. But that independence often comes with strings attached.
Business,Lawyers for Australia #39;s recording industry branded the popular Kazaa file-swapping network  quot;an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen quot; as 
Sports," Playing their fifth game in eight days, 11th ranked North Carolina got 23 points from Jawad Williams and another 17 from Sean May to beat Southern California 97 65 Sunday night."
Sci/Tech," Lawyers for Australia's recording industry branded the popular Kazaa file swapping network ""an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen"" as they launched a court battle to shut down Kazaa's illegal activities."
Sci/Tech,"The producers of a popular file sharing program have created the biggest system of Internet music piracy ever seen, the Federal Court in Sydney has been told."
Sci/Tech," The Bush administration opposed security measures for new microchip equipped passports that privacy advocates contended were needed to prevent identity theft, government snooping or a terror attack, according to State Department documents released Friday."
Sports,"  Paul Pierce #39;s first miss from the line came at the wrong time for the Boston Celtics. Pierce, who had made his first eight free throws, split a pair of attempts with a chance to tie the game "
Sports,US Coast Guard Divers have found a two-metre gash on the tanker in the Delaware River. The spill leaked over 100-thousand litres of crude oil and has created a 32-kilometre long slick.
Sports,"Noelle Quinn scored the go-ahead basket with 16.7 seconds remaining and finished with 27 points yesterday, helping host UCLA rally from an early 17-point deficit and beat fourth-ranked Texas, 63-60."
World, Anglican Church head Rowan Williams has warned church leaders that criticism of gay people could make them vulnerable to persecution or suicide.
Sci/Tech," During the dot com boom, people who didn't want to miss out on the Web and e mail craze but didn't want to buy a real computer could get WebTV, which delivered the Internet through the warm, friendly glow of their TV sets."
World,Ariel Sharon said yesterday that he would end his boycott of the Palestinian leadership and begin a new era of working with Yasser Arafat #39;s successors.
World,Ian Paisley is almost certain to sign a historic agreement that would see his Democratic Unionists sharing power in Ulster with Sinn Fein.
World,"Jordan #39;s Hashemite royal family was thrown into turmoil last night when King Abdullah abruptly dismissed his half-brother, Prince Hamzeh, as Crown Prince and heir apparent."
World,"The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, yesterday pleaded with both sides in the war over homosexuality to repent for bringing the worldwide Church to the brink of schism."
World,"SRINAGAR, 29 November 2004 - In the worst incident of its kind in 15 years, an angry Indian paramilitary soldier gunned down seven of his colleagues and injured two others critically in north Kashmirs Baramulla town, 54 km from here, around midnight."
World," Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto will end her exile and lead her party to victory in the next election, her husband Asif Ali Zardari said following his release from jail."
World, A second pod of 17 whales has died in a mysterious mass beaching on King Island in the Bass Strait off Australia's south coast following the fatal stranding of 80 whales and dolphins at the weekend.
Sci/Tech," A 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St. Helens on Saturday, the strongest quake at the volcano since mid October."
Sports,"For a change, the Vikings' defense produces a long touchdown as tackle Kevin Williams rumbles for a 77-yard touchdown after a fumble to beat the Jaguars, 27-16."
Sports,"Noelle Quinn scored the go-ahead basket with 16.7 seconds remaining and finished with 27 points, helping UCLA rally from an early 17-point deficit and beat fourth-ranked Texas 63-60 on Sunday."
Business,THE Indian government is to offer 20 oil and gas blocks for exploration to foreign and domestic firms from January. Oil minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said he was seeking bids  quot;with a view to bringing more areas 
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Bolton #39;s El-Hadji Diouf was fined the maximum of two weeks worth of wages for spitting on Portsmouth #39;s Arjan de Zeeuw during a Premier League match on Saturday."
Sports,Jacques Kallis hit his first Test century against India as South Africa reached 227 for five on the first day of the second and final Test yesterday.
World,Rescuers were searching for 141 miners trapped in a coal mine in central China after a massive explosion tore through the shaft killing at least 25 others.
World,"In typical fashion, Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday organised a big welcome for himself as he was elected president of France #39;s ruling UMP party."
World,"On the Friday when the late Palestinian Authority chairman Yasser Arafat was buried in the courtyard of the Muqata, the media reported that because of the fear of riots, the Israeli government had decided to close the Temple Mount mosques to residents of "
Business,United States shoppers have spent more on the first day of holiday shopping than they did a year ago but retailers #39; hopes for the key season were curbed as titan Wal-Mart cut its November sales forecast.
Sports,Late goals from Christian Vieri and Adriano brought Inter from two down to grab a point with a 2-2 draw against leaders Juventus on Sunday.
Sports,"Defensive end Shaun Ellis and the New York Jets are  quot;real, real close quot; to an agreement on a contract extension. Ellis said Sunday that as far as he knew, there was no final agreement."
Sports,"Divers found a 6-foot-long gash in a Greek tanker that spilled 30,000 gallons of syrupy crude oil into the Delaware River three days ago, Coast Guard officials said Sunday."
World,"Rescuers battled thick smoke on Monday to free 141 Chinese miners trapped after a gas explosion in a coal mine in northern China that killed at least 25, state media reported."
World,"Southeast Asian leaders met on Monday to agree a landmark tariff-cutting deal with China, the first flesh on the bones of what will be the world #39;s largest free trade deal within a decade."
World,Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness will today talk face-to-face for the first time with a Northern Ireland Chief Constable.
World,"HANOI, November 28 (Itar-Tass) -- Chiefs of state and prime ministers are coming to Vientiane, Laos, for the tenth ASEAN summit due on November 29-30."
World,Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki opened an international landmine conference in Nairobi with a plea for countries to sign a treaty banning the bombs.
Sci/Tech,"The legendary chipmaker has cancelled a succession of high-profile projects, replaced managers and fallen behind a key competitor."
Sci/Tech,New systems deliver broadband Internet connections through fixed antennas without digging up streets to install cables.
Sci/Tech,"A video game, released last week with the 41st anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, invites competitors to get behind Lee Harvey Oswald's sniper rifle and recreate the event."
Sci/Tech,"With more people having high-speed connections at home, there will be less holiday shopping at work."
Sci/Tech,United States cellphone operators are flirting with selling handsets that feature their names exclusively.
Business,Chancellor Gordon Brown was today preparing for this weeks vital Pre-Budget Report against a backdrop of dire warnings from business groups and economists 
Business,"by getting free copies of their. By Dave Segal. When it comes to credit reports, Wendy Burkholder has seen it all from customers who visit her at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawaii."
Sports,"From the opening kickoff, it seemed all coach Mike Mularkey needed was to wind up the Buffalo Bills and watch them go. Actually, he encouraged them to wind down in Seattle."
World,HOBART : A second pod of 17 whales has died in a mysterious mass beaching on King Island in the Bass Strait off Australia #39;s south coast following the fatal stranding of 80 whales and dolphins at the weekend.
World,Anglican Church head Rowan Williams has warned church leaders that criticism of gay people could make them vulnerable to persecution or suicide.
World,"Encounters at manned military checkpoints exact a heavy toll on the neighboring societies, as evinced by accounts of guards working under dehumanizing conditions, and by reports of abuses committed against Palestinian civilians."
World,The Ukrainian presidential election and its aftermath have been marked by propaganda that is exposing old fractures in the former Soviet republic. Differences that are broadly defined by an east-west divide are bursting to the surface.
World,"Colombia's main rebel group asked followers to mount an assassination attempt against President Bush during his visit to Colombia last week, Defense Minister Jorge Uribe said. There was no evidence Saturday that rebels even tried to organize such an attack."
Business,US Treasury note investors became more bearish last week on speculation a government report will show November employment improved enough to keep the Federal Reserve from slowing the pace of interest rate increases.
Sports,Ducks and geese coated in crude oil were carried to a national wildlife refuge yesterday by volunteers trying to save them from the largest oil spill on the Delaware River in nearly a decade.
Sports,"A charter jet carrying Dick Ebersol, the chairman of NBC Universal Sports, and five other people crashed, killing the pilot and co-pilot."
Business,"Tokyo stocks advanced Monday morning as the US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen and the Europe #39;s single currency. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues gained 153.96 points, or 1.42 percent, to end morning trading at 10,987.71."
Business," U.S. oil prices were slightly softer on Monday after a four day break, but the threat of a cold winter stretching persistently low global heating oil inventories kept the market within sight of  #36;50 a barrel."
Sci/Tech,"The movie version of the popular children #39;s book, The Polar Express, steamed into theaters earlier this month, and kids are once again becoming entranced by the magic of the Arctic."
Sports,"Fred Couples returns as defending champion and the most successful player in Skins Game history. Tiger Woods comes in as the most popular player in golf, and Adam Scott is the third man in the field because he won The Players Championship in March."
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a sparsely populated area of Japan #39;s northernmost main island of Hokkaido early on Monday, injuring at least 14 people."
World,"As many as 3,500 officials voted to seek autonomy if the opposition continues to seek the presidency for Viktor A. Yushchenko."
Sports,"As Boise State has proved in finishing its regular season 11-0, its program has transcended a quirky marketing gimmick: the installation of its blue turf."
World,U.N. relief officials warned Monday that people affected by the south Asia earthquake and tsunami may be dying of hunger and disease because wrecked roads and bad communications are blocking the distribution of supplies.
Sci/Tech,Three of Japan #39;s largest IT companies have developed an open-source implementation of a standard from OASIS to ensure reliable messaging between Web services applications.
Sports,"Australia set New Zealand a victory target of 464 runs in the second and final cricket Test in Adelaide, declaring at 139-2 after lunch on the fourth day."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH They have a rookie at quarterback and a 32-year-old plowhorse at running back, but the numbers insist we ought to be taking the Pittsburgh Steelers seriously as potential Super Bowl champions."
Business,"SYDNEY, NOV 28: New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said on Sunday it would only raise its A\$1.6 billion (\$1.3 billion) bid for Australias top milk producer, National Foods Ltd, in the unlikely event that a rival suitor emerged."
Business,"US oil prices were slightly softer on Monday after a four-day break, but the threat of a cold winter stretching persistently low global heating oil inventories kept the market within sight of \$50 a barrel."
Business,"based Las Vegas Sands Inc. has chosen the head of another casino company to oversee its operations in Macau, a Chinese gambling enclave that recently ended its casino monopoly, a newspaper reported Monday."
World," A wall of thick smoke blocked rescuers on Monday from 141 Chinese miners trapped after a gas explosion in a coal mine in northern China that killed at least 25, and officials saw scant hope of finding more survivors."
World, President Ricardo Lagos on Sunday said he planned to compensate thousands of people who were imprisoned and tortured under the regime of Gen. Augusto Pinochet.
World,"Baghdad, Nov. 29 (NNN) : Iraqs interim deputy prime minister has said that postponing the forthcoming Iraqi elections would be giving in to terrorism."
Sports,U-Va.'s decision to decline any postseason bowl invitations that conflict with final exams is causing a headache for the ACC.
Business,"When the doors finally swung open at 6 am Friday, a cold Eric Tardy of Grand Rapids charged into the Wal-Mart store with a cheer. More than three hours of waiting in the "
Business,The use of evergreens as a symbol and celebration of life during Winter Solstice celebrations started in ancient Roman and Egyptian times.
Business,"Hong Kong will work closely with overseas jurisdictions to fight transnational organized crime, the China Daily reported Monday. Hong Kong #39;s Secretary for Justice Elsie Leung "
Sports, Say all you want about the Atlanta Falcons #39; tendency to take an offensive vacation in the third quarter and give opponents hope.
Business,"China will step up controls on investment in power plants, despite electricity shortages, to help ease pressure on coal supplies, state media reported Monday."
Business,"THE board of Dexia, the Franco-Belgian bank, yesterday unanimously rejected a proposed 37 billion (26 billion) merger with Italys Sanpaolo, bringing an end to what would have been Europes biggest cross-border bank deal."
Business,"US oil prices were slightly softer on Monday after a four-day break, but the threat of a cold winter stretching persistently low global heating oil inventories kept the market within sight of \$50 a barrel."
Sci/Tech," China Internet media firms, which struck gold with mobile phone messaging services last year, are scrambling to diversify after a government clampdown on sex related material and a billing overhaul."
Sci/Tech,Lawyers for Australia #39;s recording industry branded the popular Kazaa file-swapping network  quot;an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen quot; as they launched a court battle to shut down Kazaa #39;s illegal 
Sci/Tech,"THE DIRTY big secret about US energy production is that coal is about to play an even larger role. Already more than 50 percent of US electricity comes from plants burning coal, the fossil fuel that emits "
Sci/Tech,"Don #39;t you think it #39;s time to retire that VCR? You probably have a DVD player or two, so you already know videocassettes are fast becoming obsolete."
Sports,NEWCASTLE : Everton underlined their re-emergence as an English Premiership force after Lee Carsley struck a stunning equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United.
Sports,"Real Madrid moved back up to second in the Primera Liga with a 5-0 rout of Levante at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Although Madrid struggled to get going, a 12-minute spell either side of half-time saw the hosts race into a four-goal lead."
Sports,"The stat line in the first half was about as remarkable as it gets. But then again, North Carolina is getting used to big leads at the break."
Sports,"  In a game only a mudder could love, leave it to Corey Dillon to be the workhorse the Patriots needed on a down and dirty type of afternoon in rainy New England."
Sports,"  Shaquille O #39;Neal thinks Miami #39;s opponents are rising to the challenge of playing against him and Dwyane Wade. And right now, the Heat aren #39;t responding the way their center would prefer."
World,"Voters in Switzerland have backed a new law permitting research on stem cells from human embryos. The Catholic Church and the influential Green Party had opposed the legislation, saying it involved taking human lives."
World,"Nicolas Sarkozy, one of France #39;s most ambitious and visible politicians - and an in-house rival of President Jacques Chirac - moved to the helm of the president #39;s party yesterday, a perfect podium for him to bid for the "
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Business,Academic institutions and researchers are widely viewed as impartial actors in drug trials. But that independence often comes with strings attached.
Business,"The holidays are here, and investors are wondering: Will Santa put some jingle in their pockets this year? So far, so good. Since President George W. Bush #39;s Nov. 2 reelection, the stock market has roared, sending "
Business," Every December, Zack and Hilary Rudman used to send out nonsectarian cards with winter scenes and generic holiday greetings."
Sci/Tech,"More than 135 years after explorer John Wesley Powell first surveyed this ancient canyon, his writings seemed to echo last week as water roared down the Colorado River."
Sci/Tech,"Despite new federal and state laws aimed at spamming, theft or fraud while using computers, hackers continue to prowl the Internet perpetrating scams and outright theft."
Sports,"Last week Nigel Martyn made his 800th senior appearance in a 17-year career spanning four clubs. In the 1-0 win over Fulham, Everton #39;s goalkeeper had little to do."
Sports,The Cincinnati Bengals pulled out a 58-48 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the most remarkable game of their intrastate rivalry.
Sports,Notre Dame accepted an invitation Sunday to play in the Insight Bowl in Phoenix against a Pac-10 team on Dec. 28. The Irish (6-5) accepted the bid a day after losing to Southern California 
World,"explosion, which could be the worst disaster to hit the world #39;s most dangerous mining industry in four years. the mine, which it said was known for a high concentration of gas."
World,"Two months after elections that were criticized as falling short of international standards, two explosions shook the offices of President "
World," Thieves, rapists, kidnappers and  hoaxers are preying on tsunami survivors and families of  victims in Asian refugee camps, hospitals and in the home  countries of European tourists hit by the wave."
Business,The nation #39;s three biggest credit reporting companies have announced details about how consumers can receive copies of their credit reports for free once a year 
Sports,"Dirty, weary and quietly pleased, the Steelers trudged into their locker room Sunday after the 16-7 victory against the Washington Redskins."
World,"French President Jacques Chirac has congratulated Nicolas Sarkozy on his nomination as president of his ruling party, Union for a Popular Movement (UMP)."
World,An independent investigator who will study claims that Home Secretary David Blunkett abused his position is to be named.
Business,The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a legal case that may decide whether wineries can sell directly to out-of-state consumers.
Sports,The Raiders block a final-minute field-goal attempt by the Broncos' Jason Hanson to preserve a 25-24 win in snow-covered Denver on Sunday night.
Sports,"Shaquille O'Neal feels the Heat needs to acquire a killer instinct after just edging out the Celtics, 106-104, on Sunday evening."
Business,"Now that the Thanksgiving feast is over, many people are getting ready to deck the halls and put up their Christmas tree. Some Christmas tree farmers are working even harder to compete with artificial trees."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s going to be a long time before digital music downloads challenge CD sales, even in the online world. That #39;s the conclusion of a report by market watcher Informa Media Group (IMG), published this week."
Sports,"Fred Couples continued his amazing run in the Skins Game, prevailing in four playoff holes against Woods to get the final three skins and \$340,000, and win his record fifth Skins Game with a total of \$640,000."
Sports," World Cup leader Bode Miller barreled his way into skiing history Sunday, collecting his third consecutive win."
Sports,Rangers boss Alex McLeish has attempted to quickly keep expectations low-key after going top yesterday. A 3-2 win over Hearts at Ibrox moved McLeish #39;s men a point clear of Celtic - the first time they #39;ve looked 
Sports,"Russia won its first Fed Cup title yesterday by edging defending champion France 3-2 when Anastasia Myskina and Vera Zvonareva beat Marion Bartoli and Emilie Loit 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the deciding doubles match."
Sports,"After a 3-3 slugfest of a first half, the New England Patriots (10-1) made enough alterations at the intermission to open the game up in the second half en route to a 24-3 win over Baltimore (7-4) yesterday."
Sports," quot;Heisman Trophy? Definitely. He #39;s going to get it, quot; Trojans guard Fred Matua said after Leinart threw for a career-high 400 yards and five touchdowns in a 41-10 win over Notre Dame on Saturday night."
Sports,The Washington Redskins thought they had hit rock bottom with their offensive struggles when they gained just 213 net yards in their 28-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last week.
World,five Chinese coal miners were killed and 141 remained trapped underground a day after China #39;s third major mining accident in less than six weeks.
World,"Pakistan successfully test fired a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, as part of series of planned tests, the army said."
Business,"Left unfettered, Anthony Konieczka, 9, would happily thumb away at his Game Boy Advance or PlayStation2 from the minute he gets up to the moment he crawls into bed, 14 bleary-eyed hours later."
Business," U.S. retail gasoline prices declined  for the ninth week in a row and truckers are enjoying the  cheapest diesel fuel in almost four months, the Energy  Department said on Monday."
Sports,"The New England Patriots showed the stingiest team in the NFL that they also can dominate on defense. They shut down Baltimore 24-3 Sunday, scoring on a fumble recovery and holding the Ravens to 124 yards."
Sports,"Philadelphia is a city filled with landmarks, and the Eagles #39; 27-6 rout of the Giants had plenty of them. The Eagles sealed their fourth straight NFC East title, and joined the 1985 Bears and "
World," Pakistan has test fired a short range nuclear capable missile, its fifth missile test this year."
World,"Ha Noi (VNA) - The 10th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN 10) - an important event marking one year of operation of the regional grouping - kicked off in Vientiane , Laos , on Monday."
World," The first five year review of the international treaty to ban land mines begins considering governments compliance with the pact on Monday, and starts work on a five year action plan."
World,Haiti's largest public hospital is barely functioning despite foreign governments' pledging \$1.4 billion toward Haiti's long-term development.
World,"A car bomb killed six civilians in Samarra, north of Baghdad, on Sunday when it exploded as a U.S. convoy was passing, police said. South of the capital, U.S. and Iraqi forces killed 17 suspected insurgents in raids."
World,"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a wide area of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido early Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency said."
World," SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 28 -- President Ricardo Lagos of Chile on Sunday proposed special pensions and other reparations for more than 28,000 Chileans who were tortured by government agents during the country's 1973-1990 military dictatorship."
Business," The dollar strengthened above last week's record low against the euro on Monday, allowing shares in shippers and steelmakers to take Asian equity markets up, but nerves about the dollar's direction capped stock gains."
Sports," The Silver and Black looked right at home in the white stuff. Kerry Collins threw for 339 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Oakland Raiders to an upset in the snow Sunday night, 25 24 over the Denver Broncos."
Sports," Kobe Bryant had 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers struggled to an 89 76 victory over the injury depleted New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night."
Sports,"In a matchup of conference leaders, the Seattle SuperSonics thought the Indiana Pacers would run out of steam when it counted most."
Sports,"The NBA introduced the 24-second shot clock in 1954 to increase scoring. For the second time this month, the Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers set back offensive basketball 50 years."
Business,"After dodging hurricanes for a generation, Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast got what no soothsayer would have dared predict: two storms striking almost the same spot three weeks apart."
Sci/Tech,"Chicago will hold the first charitable eBay auction to be sponsored by an American city, to benefit the city's cultural programs."
Sports,MIAMI Mike Fratello says he had  quot;a nice conversation quot; with the Memphis Grizzlies about the team #39;s vacant coaching position.
Sports,"Antwaan Randle El, making his second NFL start at receiver, took care of the big plays and Jerome Bettis (Detroit Mackenzie) handled the short yardage in his fourth consecutive 100-yard game to lead the Steelers past Washington, 16-7, Sunday."
World,"The number of Muslim guerrillas infiltrating Indian Kashmir from Pakistan has plunged 60 percent since construction of a border fence and a tighter vigil by frontier troops, India #39;s home minister has said in a report."
Business,"Anecdotal evidence of crowded stores at the start of the holiday shopping season wasn #39;t backed up with promising retail numbers, as Wal-Mart Stores Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Fujitsu Limited, Hitachi, Ltd., and NEC Corporation have released their jointly developed messaging software as open source. This software implements the Web Services Reliability (WS-Reliability) standard, a "
Sports,"A 6-foot gash has been discovered in the hull of a tanker that leaked 30,000 gallons of crude oil into the Delaware River Friday night, officials said yesterday."
Sports,"No. 1-ranked Southern California can #39;t claim perfection yet, needing to win two more games to finish 13-0 and as national champion."
Sports," Sandora Irvin had 23 points and 17 rebounds and Texas Christian upset a ranked team for the second night in a row, beating No. 13 Michigan State 80 75 Sunday in the championship game of the Rainbow Wahine Classic."
World,Former Spanish prime minister Jose Maria Aznar is to answer questions about the 11 March Madrid bombings.
Business," Aiming to make Foster #39;s Lager the world #39;s third best selling international beer by 2009, Australian drinks company Foster #39;s Group Ltd."
Business,  #39;Tis the season to buy real trees to decorate the home and Wisconsin Christmas tree farmers hope they can repeat last year #39;s success.
Business,"Pennsylvania Turnpike managers and temporary workers held out their hands again yesterday to collect tolls from shoppers, football fans and end-of-Thankgiving weekend "
Business,"  Matching job growth and economic growth are key to the Fed #39;s pace of raising short term interest rates, Janet Yellen, president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, said in an interview published Sunday."
Sports,"LA QUINTA, Calif. -- Fred Couples continued his amazing run in the Skins Game on Sunday, prevailing in four playoff holes over Tiger Woods to win the event for a record fifth time."
Sports,"Sandora Irvin had 23 points and 17 rebounds and Texas Christian upset a ranked team for the second night in a row, beating No. 13 Michigan State 80-75 Sunday in the championship game of the Rainbow Wahine Classic."
World,A gas explosion that tore through a coal mine in central China trapped 166 workers in underground shafts filled with noxious smoke in the latest and apparently the deadliest of a 
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the Palestinian Authority presidency, said yesterday that Palestinians wanted to begin negotiating final statehood terms "
Sports,"After suffering a head injury on the third play, Quincy Carter returned to what ended up being his most effective game since taking over as the Jets' starter."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Nov. 28 - Even the flamboyant Terrell Owens was subdued after Philadelphia's 27-6 victory over the Giants on Sunday. The Eagles had just dominated a rival and clinched the division, but it is a little hard to get excited about accomplishments that were never seriously in doubt."
Business,"Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, China's largest carmaker, is consolidating its assets into a new company as it considers listing its shares abroad."
Business,US retailers #39; credit card sales rose more than 6 percent during the first weekend of the holiday shopping season. Same-store sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Business,"A Government of any party will be forced to cut spending or raise taxes by 7 billion a year after the election if it is to meet Chancellor Gordon Brown #39;s economic rules, business leaders have warned."
Business,"President Bush #39;s  quot;revenue-neutral quot; tax reform needs losers to balance its winners, and people claiming the federal deduction for state and local taxes may be in administration planners #39; sights, news reports say."
Business,"An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, may hit Asia this winter, the World Health Organization said today in an e-mailed statement."
World," US President George W. Bush has urged Northern Ireland's leaders to accept an Anglo Irish proposal aimed at ending political deadlock between Protestants and Roman Catholics, the White House said."
Sports,Australia ripped through the top of the New Zealand order to leave the tourist #39;s struggling on 36 for four at tea on the fourth day of the second test 
Sports,"The 49ers #39; defense caused fumbles, sacked the quarterback, knocked down passes and even scored a touchdown. The defense played well enough for any team to win."
Sports,England striker Michael Owen has vowed to keep fighting for a place in the Real Madrid starting line-up after another substitute appearance led to his now almost customary goal.
World,An Irish political party leader is to urge British Prime Minister Tony Blair to accelerate the withdrawal of troops from republican areas of Northern Ireland.
World,"The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, issued a stern warning to Anglican primates across the world yesterday to avoid the language of hatred for homosexuals and to seek together to heal the divisions within the 77 million-strong communion caused "
World,fires a medium range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
Sports,"New Delhi, Nov. 29 (UNI): Darren Lehmann will take on New Zealand #39;s opening batsman Mark Richardson, in a foot race following the end of play in the second 3 mobile Test match at the Adelaide Oval."
Business,"South Korea #39;s industrial output growth plunged to a nine-month low with 5.7 percent growth rate in October due to cooling exports and protracted weak consumer spending, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said Monday."
Sci/Tech,LAWYERS FROM the Music industry are on the attack down under as they try to close the popular P2P software network Kazaa. An Australian federal court was told that the developers of file-swapping technology 
World," Doubts about holding Iraqi national elections on Jan. 30 produced an alliance few believed possible  #151; Sunni Arabs and Sunni Kurds united in calling for a delay. Less than 24 hours later, the alliance collapsed after Shiite Arabs made clear they would not accept any postponement."
World," For more than 100 years, French families have made their homes in this tropical country, rich in coffee and cocoa. Its main city, with its towering skyscrapers, crisp croissants and fine wines, became known as the Paris of West Africa."
Business,Ask holiday shoppers what drives their choice of stores and you #39;ll hear a variety of answers. But the subject of money is never far away.
Business,"The board of India #39;s Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KTKM.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) has approved an issue of shares representing a 2.75 percent stake to Warburg Pincus International LLC."
Sports,South Africa added just 62 runs for the loss of three wickets as India pegged them back on day two of the second Test in Calcutta.
Sports,The Pittsburgh Steelers #39; Antwaan Randle El posted back-to-back returns of 60 and 43 yards in the first half at Heinz Field. Those big plays set up 10 points 
World,"BEIJING, China (AFP) - Rescuers said at least 25 miners were killed yesterday in a major gas explosion at a coal mine in north China #39;s Shaanxi province, the official Xinhua news agency reported."
Business,"If you want to know what it feels like to be a salmon struggling upstream, or a migratory bird flapping south in the face of a stiff headwind, just try starting a consumer technology business in Boston."
Business,There are those who finish their holiday shopping by Thanksgiving. Then there are the rest of us. Here's a holiday gift guide for both planners and procrastinators.
Business,"  Eight O'Clock Coffee Co. wanted its ads to hit people right where they live    in their own homes, just waking up in the morning, craving that first cup of coffee."
Business,"  The start of the holiday season was respectable but unimpressive for many of the nation's retailers, with consumers jamming stores and malls on Friday and pulling back as the weekend wore on."
Business,The board of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has approved an issue of shares representing a 2.75 per cent stake to Warburg Pincus International LLC.
Sci/Tech,"Well, when you #39;re running a space program with mostly volunteers, you have to expect some hiccups. The da Vinci Project, a Canadian effort to launch a civilian space flight, has pushed back test flights because of the looming holiday season."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft UK is offering FREE licensed copies of Windows XP to anyone who is willing to give up their counterfeit copies in exchange.
Sports,Rangers striker Nacho Novo insists he will not let his impending showdown with the Scottish Football Association distract him from the task of keeping the club at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League.
Sports,"Dwyane Wade calls himself a  quot;sidekick, quot; gladly accepting the role Kobe Bryant never wanted in Los Angeles. And not only does second-year Heat point "
Sports,"There was no champagne celebration by the players, no Gatorade bath for the coach. Maybe another team would be impressed with itself after clinching "
Sci/Tech," Taiwan's telecommunications industry will need at least another two years before third generation (3G) mobile phone services generate meaningful revenues, an industry chief executive was quoted in the Financial Times as saying."
World," Japan's top court has a damages suit brought by South Koreans forced to work as sex slaves or soldiers by the Japanese Imperial Army, saying their suffering in World War II cannot be compensated under the post war constitution."
World, Angel Raich tried dozens of prescription medicines to ease the pain of a brain tumor and other illnesses before she took up another drug: pot.
Sports,"  By the end of a 24 3 Patriots win over the Baltimore Ravens yesterday, the Patriots didn't know whether to sack Kyle Boller or to hug him."
Sports,"  Does everyone in these here parts truly appreciate what's going on here? I mean, if football is your game, do you understand that you have hit the lottery? Stop worrying about whether the Patriots will win a third Super Bowl on the evening of Feb. 6, 2005. There are too many variables involved to start worrying about that. ..."
Sports,"  It is logical, if you coach offensive football for a living, to look at the Patriots secondary as presently constituted and see opportunity."
Sports,"  Progress takes many forms. Last night at American Airlines Arena, it was a last second 17 footer by Ricky Davis that skipped across the rim. Without the buzzer beater, Boston failed to force overtime and came up short in its fourth quarter comeback attempt against Miami, losing, 106 104."
Sports,"  Strip away the great plays and the wild action and San Diego's 34 31 victory over Kansas City is reduced to a simple story: big plays. The revitalized Chargers (8 3) showed why they keep winning and the distraught Chiefs (3 8) showed why they continue to lose. San Diego made the big plays yesterday, got expert quarterbacking from ..."
Sports,  The Washington Redskins only wish they were getting as much offense from their starters as the streaking Pittsburgh Steelers are from their backups.
Sports,  The Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up a fourth consecutive NFC East title the same way they won the first three    with an awesome defense that made Eli Manning look like a rookie.
Sports,  David Carr threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and Domanick Davis rushed for a season high 129 yards and a score to help the Houston Texans rally from an 18 point deficit yesterday in a 31 21 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Sports,"  Randy McMichael caught a 15 yard touchdown pass with 10:35 to play, and the 49ers fumbled five times in the fourth quarter of the Miami Dolphins' 24 17 victory yesterday, leaving San Francisco as the league's only one win team."
Sports,"  Randy Moss caught a go ahead touchdown pass in the third quarter, Kevin Williams returned Byron Leftwich's fumble 77 yards for the clinching score, and the Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 27 16, yesterday. Trailing, 20 16, just before the 2 minute warning, with third and 6 at the Minnesota 19, Leftwich had Jacksonville in position to take the lead. But rookie ..."
Sports,  He needed a long hit of mouthwash when the festivities at Gillette Stadium were over yesterday.
Sports,"  The Patriots might have underestimated Adam Vinatieri's scoring range yesterday. During pregame planning, the Patriots decided not to attempt field goals if the line of scrimmage was outside the 30 yard line. But Vinatieri's 48 yard field goal in the third quarter of the Patriots' 24 3 victory over Baltimore cleared the crossbar by several yards, leaving the impression the Patriots ..."
Sports,  It all feels different to Rosevelt Colvin. A 10 1 season feels different than the 13 3 season he experienced with the Chicago Bears under Dick Jauron in 2000.
Sports,  Kelly Holcomb threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns    and lost. Strange? Not as strange as those other numbers glowing on the scoreboard as Holcomb trudged off the field with his head down and more misery ahead.
Sports,"The Minnesota Timberwolves didn't stop when the clock did. Kevin Garnett and Sam Cassell combined for 11 straight points after the game clock malfunctioned, and the Timberwolves went on to a 121-110 victory over the host Sacramento Kings last night."
Sports,"Shanna Zolman scored 5 of her 10 points in the closing minutes and Shyra Ely made two free throws with 11.9 seconds left, helping top-ranked Tennessee avoid an upset at the hands of Temple by pulling out a 52-48 decision in Knoxville, Tenn."
Sports,"  Josh Tudela headed in a corner kick from Brian Plotkin in the 41st minute, lifting defending national champion Indiana to a 1 0 NCAA Division 1 soccer tournament win over Boston College yesterday."
Sports,"Where to now? That was the question everyone at Boston College was asking yesterday after the 17th-ranked Eagles laid a colossal egg in Saturday's devastating 43-17 loss against Syracuse. It cost BC the Big East title outright, a berth in the Bowl Championship Series, and a likely New Year's Day bid to the Fiesta Bowl."
Sports,The problem with being in the spotlight dance is a basic one. You had better know how to dance.
Sports,"When Hingham meets Wilmington tomorrow in the Division 2A playoffs, the Harbormen will be face with a player the likes of which they have never seen, said Wildcats coach Bob Almeida. Wilmington quarterback Joe Herra, a four-year starter who ranks fourth in Eastern Mass. with 18 touchdown passes, will attempt to lift the Wildcats into the Super Bowl when Wilmington ..."
Sports,"The Bourne football team has compiled five shutouts and played to a 10-1 record this season behind the mantra:  quot;Respect everybody, fear nobody. quot; That formula becomes harder to live by tomorrow when the Canalmen take on Eastern Athletic Conference champion Bishop Feehan in the Division 2A playoffs at 4 p.m. at Greater New Bedford Vocational High School."
World,"  An explosion tore through a coal mine in central China yesterday, sending smoke billowing from air vents and trapping at least 166 miners in tunnels and shafts below without a method of communication, the government said."
World,"  Israel is prepared to coordinate its pullout from Gaza with a new Palestinian government, officials said yesterday, a shift from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's concept of  quot;unilateral disengagement quot; and a sign that cooperation may be restored in the post Arafat era."
Business,"The Thanksgiving weekend is over, and the typical consumer has completed 37 percent of his or her holiday shopping, according to a National Retail Federation survey released Sunday."
Business,"Customers of the Times Square Toys  #39;R #39; Us yesterday said the flagship store lacked its normal Christmas bustle, one day after pepper spray forced the evacuation of some 3,000 customers."
Business,"Crude oil futures eased slightly Monday but remained close to the US\$50 barrel level amid lingering concerns about shortages of heating oil at the start of the Northern Hemisphere winter, market-watchers said."
World,"VIENTIANE: China and Southeast Asian countries were Monday to sign historic trade pacts paving the way for the world #39;s biggest free-trade zone, which could eventually include the rest of Northeast Asia and India."
Business,"Marchets Toys  amp; Hobbies, a small shop tucked in the corner of Southgate Shopping Center, is a reminder of life before the big-box stores."
Sci/Tech,Birds coated in oil were carried to a wildlife refuge by volunteers trying to save them from the largest oil spill on the Delaware River in nearly a decade.
Sports,"Fred Couples continued his amazing run in the Skins Game in La Quinta, Calif., prevailing in four playoff holes over Tiger Woods to claim the final three skins and \$340,000, and win his record fifth Skins Game with a total of \$640,000."
Sports,NEW Zealand trailed by 314 to be 5-149 in its second innings at stumps on day four of the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval today.
Sports,"ASPEN - After two days of disappointment, an American ski racer finally landed on a podium in front of an enthusiastic, partisan and snow-covered crowd Sunday."
Sports,Everton ground out a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ended a run of six Premier League defeats with a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over 10-man Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Sports,"In the Astrodome as a Houston Oiler he began laying the foundation for a successful career that includes a Super Bowl appearance, last season #39;s Co-MVP award and recognition as one of the league #39;s toughest and most versatile quarterbacks."
World,"Violence in Mosul is damaging efforts to hold elections in the city, the US commander in north Iraq tells the BBC."
World,Scientists discover how the skin of the fingertips protects itself against a common bug that causes diarrhoea.
Sci/Tech,"eBay could be a good model for \government-backed online communities,  says a UK think-tank."
Business," Australia #39;s economic growth likely slowed sharply in the third quarter, economists said Monday, with data showing a record current account deficit and foreign debt."
Business,"Telekom Austria AG, Austria #39;s biggest phone operator won the right to buy Bulgaria #39;s largest mobile phone company, MobilTel EAD."
Business,"unless one is eating it with Martha Stewart! Carol Gilbert, 57, a Catholic nun serving time with the domestic diva at the Federal "
Business,"Electricity distribution companies in Great Britain will be allowed to raise their prices by an average of 1.3 per cent after inflation in 2005-2005, industry regulator Ofgem said on Monday."
Business,Money-losing Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday that it is setting up a joint venture with Merrill Lynch to offer auto-sales financing services in the United States.
Sci/Tech," quot;The Kazaa system is an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen, quot; declared the counsel for the music industry, Tony Bannon, during today #39;s commencement of the civil trial against peer-to-peer (P2P) software distributor "
Sci/Tech,man crew is scheduled to re dock a spaceship at a new port this morning. Mission Control says it #39;s to prepare for two spacewalks early next year.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has announced a one month  quot;amnesty quot; of sorts for possessors of possible counterfeit copies of the Windows XP operating system.
Sci/Tech,Two Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists are developing a cellphone that is so smart it can tell what you think and even predict your next move.
Sci/Tech,"The financial picture is not pretty at Infinium Labs, a Sarasota, Fla., video-game company that lured former Microsoft employees to work at its main development office in Seattle."
Sci/Tech,SATURN makes its reappearance on our star maps this month but is only the appetiser for a feast of planetary interest later in the night.
Sci/Tech,They were lined up at dawn Friday. They fidgeted with nervous energy. They could barely wait to get into those stores and start spending.
Sports,"Beckham might return to England with Arsenal: David Beckham is being rumored to return to England with Arsenal in a deal that may see midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg join Real Madrid, the Daily Star Sunday said."
Sports,Senegal striker El-Hadji Diouf has been hit with a fine of two weeks #39; wages after he spat in the face of Portsmouth #39;s Arjan de Zeeuw during Saturday #39;s Premiership match.
Sports,"Moscow: Moscow-born Tatiana Golovin kept alive Frances hopes of retaining the Fed Cup title by crushing US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-1 in the second reverse singles on Sunday."
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) - The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their fourth straight division title, and with plenty of time to spare in the National Football League season."
Sports,A poor shooting game will likely knock Tennessee out of the No. 1 ranking. A second bad showing almost cost the Volunteers more. Shanna Zolman scored five of her 
Sports,American Calvin Harrison #39;s failure to appeal against a doping ban means the French men #39;s 4x400 meters relay team will get a late gold.
Sports,"They sport the best record in the NBA and have beaten several top-tier teams (like Minnesota, Sacramento, San Antonio and Denver)."
World,"Dropping a last-minute demand to keep using centrifuges, Iran agreed yesterday to suspend its nuclear programs and won some additional concessions from Europe for a resolution "
Business," U.S. regulators warned Cyberonics Inc.  of manufacturing deficiencies at the Houston plant that makes  its sole product, an implantable device to treat epilepsy, the  company said on Monday."
Business,"The Philippine economy rose 6.3 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, higher than the market expectations, the government said Monday."
Business,"Foreign Institutional Investor Warburg Pincus International will pick up 2.75 per cent stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank for Rs 75.9 crore (Rs 759 million), subject to shareholders #39; approval."
Business," SuperGen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUPG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUPG.O</A> on Monday said  it has withdrawn an application to market its pancreatic cancer  drug in the United States, casting a cloud on the drug's future  in the world's biggest market and sending the company's shares  down as much as 16 percent."
Sports,DAVID BECKHAM and Michael Owen were on target as Real Madrid went goal crazy in the Bernabeu last night. Beckham marked his return to form in style with his first goal in two months.
Business,"Telekom Austria AG, the country #39;s biggest phone operator, won the right to buy Bulgaria #39;s largest mobile phone company, MobilTel EAD, for 1.6 billion euros (\$2.1 billion), an acquisition that would add 3 million subscribers."
Business,"Power network distribution charges are to rise by an average 1 next year, regulator Ofgem has announced. The electricity charges will then be capped at the rate of inflation for the next four years, Ofgem said."
Business, Stocks fell on Monday    the first  trading day of 2005    after disappointing U.S. employment and  construction spending data triggered concern about economic  growth and lower crude oil prices pulled down energy shares.
World,Wildlilfe authorities in Australia are concerned by the beaching of dozens of whales in two separate incidents in waters off the state of Tasmania.
World,RIO DE JANEIRO -- Gang members shot and wounded dozens of people at a Rio de Janeiro disco Sunday after party organizers refused to stop the music to honor a suspected drug kingpin killed earlier by police.
Sci/Tech,"Symantec, McAfee hope raising virus-definition fees will move users to suites."
Sci/Tech,Beta search app creates vulnerabilities that may threaten your data's security.
Business,"Vietnam is endeavoring to improve its business environment in such fields as procedures, taxes, land and labor, in a move to lure US\$18 billion worth of foreign direct investment in the 2006-2010 period."
Sports,"Fred Couples made two big putts - worth at least \$300,000 apiece - to again emerge the big winner at the Skins Game, which also featured Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and Adam Scott."
Sports,Rangers manager Alex McLeish paid tribute to his battle-weary players after they defeated Hearts and reached the Bank of Scotland Premier League summit for the first time in more than a year.
Sports,"EAGLES 27, GIANTS 6: The Eagles, in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year, are the third team since 1978 to win its division in Game 11."
Sports,"Antwaan Randle El and Jerome Bettis gave the host Pittsburgh Steelers just enough offense for a 16-7 win at home against the Washington Redskins yesterday, and to keep their longest winning streak in 28 years going."
World,Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) leader Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Jordan on Sunday in an attempt to seek international support for January #39;s landmark elections.
World,"An aid group in Afghanistan said it was considering pulling out of part of the country after Taliban militants attacked its compound in a southern town yesterday, killing three people and engaging authorities in a gun battle."
Business,"Severn Trent, the UK environmental services group, said it intended to raise its interim dividend by 2.5 per cent to 18.21p despite a 10 per cent fall in pre-tax profits to 126.2m (\$239m) for the six months to 30 September."
Business,"New York, November 29: International Business Machines Corp is set to introduce a new chip to be used in consumer products that it has developed with Sony Corp and Toshiba Corp, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday."
Business," China expects economic growth to reach at least 9 percent in 2004, according to a published report. Free! Sign up here to receive our Before the Bell e Newsletter!"
Business,"For Paul Martin, George W. Bush #39;s official visit to Ottawa this week after taking control of the White House for another four years, not only signals a new era in Canada-US relations."
Sports," NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol and his college aged son emerged from the fiery wreckage of a corporate jet after it crashed during takeoff and burst into flames, killing two crew members. Rescuers were still searching for Ebersol's younger son, whose seat was missing from the smoldering ruins."
Sports,"And in Week 12, Terrell Owens paused to become just another Eagle contributing to just another victory. No controversy. No ceremony."
Sports,"Australia reduced New Zealand to 149- 5 on day four of the second cricket Test in Adelaide, moving within five wickets of a 2-0 series win after setting the tourists 464 for victory."
Business," World Bank President James  Wolfensohn will leave his post at the beginning of June, when  his term expires, and a search is now under way for someone to  replace him, a U.S. Treasury spokesman said on Monday."
Sports, Cleveland at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST). LeBron James is averaging 26.6 points for the Cavaliers.
Business," U.S. factories picked up their pace in December, capping off a year of expansion in the manufacturing industry despite some recent signs of a downturn in employment, a report showed on Monday."
Business," World Bank President James Wolfensohn will leave his post at the beginning of June, when his term expires, and a search is now under way for someone to replace him, a U.S. Treasury spokesman said on Monday."
Sports," Fred Couples continued his amazing run in the Thanksgiving weekend tournament, prevailing in four playoff holes over Tiger Woods to claim the final three skins and  #36;340,000, and win his record fifth Skins Game with a total of  #36;640,000."
Business,"Sony Corp. plans in 2006 to begin selling home servers for broadband and high-definition TV systems powered by a revolutionary new computer chip, the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant said Monday."
Business,"Richard Branson could qualify to buy a stake in an Indian airline in his personal capacity under India #39;s existing foreign investment regulations, a top government official says."
Sci/Tech,Lawyers for Australia #39;s recording industry branded the popular Kazaa computer file-swapping network  quot;an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen quot; as they launched a court battle on Monday to shut down its illegal activities.
Sports,"After her latest win, Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen just shrugged and raised her eyebrows with each question. Not even she could explain why she #39;s off to such a good start this season."
Sports,AC Milan closed the gap on leaders Juventus to four points on Sunday after receiving a helping hand from city-rivals Internazionale.
Sports,"When your defense holds an opponent to 207 yards of offense and allows only one touchdown, you should win a lot of football games."
Sports,"No matter how much sugar Eli Manning tried to sprinkle on yesterday #39;s 27-6 loss to the Eagles, he couldn #39;t cover up the sourness of his own performance."
Sports,"The revitalized San Diego Chargers showed why they keep winning, and the distraught Kansas City Chiefs showed why they continue to lose."
World," More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in central China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said."
World,"Rescuers have saved at least 12 pilot whales that beached themselves on Maria Island, off Tasmania #39;s east coast. It has been an exhausting 24 hours for National Parks and Wildlife officers in Tasmania after mass strandings at Maria Island and King Island."
Business,"US tech companies aren #39;t just sending work overseas. They #39;re also trying to hire more foreign workers in the USA. Congress approved 20,000 new visas for skilled foreign workers this month."
Sci/Tech,A routine computer software upgrade has crashed 80 percent of UK government PCs at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on Friday.
Sci/Tech,"As videocassettes fade into history, a full-fledged battle is on to establish the next standard of DVDs which could open up a new realm of possibilities in interactive home entertainment."
Sports,"  Less than a dozen hours before making history, Bode Miller proved he #39;s every bit as good an apres skier as he is on the snow."
Sports,Stephen Dodd of Wales won the China Open Sunday by three strokes over Thomas Bjorn. Dodd shot a 4-under-par 68 in the last round to finish in 12-under 276.
Sports," Before yesterday, Brooks Bollinger was last seen in the final preseason game, leading the Jets to 21 unanswered points in the final five minutes to defeat the Eagles."
Sports,Defending champion Peter Lonard charged home with five late birdies to win the centenary Australian Open by a single shot on Sunday.
Sports,"KANSAS CITY, Mo.  With their 34-31 victory Sunday, the San Diego Chargers showed why they keep winning. The Kansas City Chiefs showed why they continue to lose."
World," Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea vowed Monday to strengthen cooperation in resolving the crisis over North Korea's nuclear programs and to tighten security and economic ties."
Sci/Tech, Beta search app creates vulnerabilities that may threaten your data's   security.
Sci/Tech," Epson's Photo Fine technology promises vivid, crisp colors on digital   camera LCDs."
World,A conference has opened in Kenya to try to eradicate the use of landmines around the world. Dozens of people are killed or injured by landmines every day and many of them are civilians.
Sci/Tech, Belkin's Pre N wireless networking line also dramatically improves   range  even for 802.11b and 802.11g gear.
Sci/Tech," Symantec, McAfee hope raising virus definition fees will move users to   suites."
Sci/Tech,A database of badger DNA is being created to help catch people who illegally bait the animals and dig their setts.
Business,"Telekom Austria on Monday won the right to acquire MobilTel, the Bulgarian operator, for 1.6bn (\$2.12bn), in a deal that would allow it to tap into an underdeveloped mobile market."
Business,"WHEN someone as colourful as the Chairman of the Virgin group, Sir Richard Branson, comes visiting there is bound to be some fun and games."
Sci/Tech,"The music industry has taken its battle with peer to peer networking down under. The Australian subsidiaries of the major record labels, including Universal, EMI, Sony BMG, Warner and 25 others are suing Sharman "
Sci/Tech,"  IBM (IBM) later today is expected to announce the limited production plans for a chip for home entertainment products, the Wall Street Journal reported."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO: Toshiba said on Monday it had won support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros."
Sports,"WELSHMAN Stephen Dodd began the new European tour season by ending a 15-year wait for his first title. The 38-year-old from Cardiff, who turned professional after becoming "
Sports,"Don #39;t talk to the Patriots stats, news about making statements. Don #39;t talk to them about their playoff seeding, winning percentage or schedule down the stretch."
Business," The German US automaker DaimlerChrysler has shot down plans by French President Jacques Chirac to place a Frenchman as the sole head of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, the Financial Times said."
Business,South Korea on Monday slapped a temporary ban on the import and sale of plasma display panels made by Japan #39;s Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
Business,"Retailers generally had a good showing as the Christmas shopping season began last weekend, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dampened the holiday mood with a lump of coal as it reduced its projected sales."
Business,"chip Hang Seng Index rose 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent, to 14,066.91. On Friday, the index had slipped 31.58 points, or 0.2 percent."
Business,European shares opened slightly firmer on Monday as the dollar edged off record lows against the euro but Franco-Belgian bank Dexia slipped after rejecting talks regarding a cross-border tie-up.
Sci/Tech,"man crew of the International Space Station left its orbital home today, taking a brief ride in a Russian Soyuz capsule to move the craft from one docking port to another."
Sci/Tech,Big game hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.
Sports,"Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira will miss the champions #39; crunch game against Premier League leaders Chelsea next month through suspension, the Football Association said on Monday."
Sports,"If ever there were a time for the Chargers offense to panic, this was it. In fact, it seemed as if the group already was a bit unnerved."
Sports,Stuart Appleby #39;s golf game was a notch away from its best and that was the difference between winning and finishing second at the Australian Open golf tournament here yesterday.
World,Leaders of 13 Southeast and Northeast Asian states Monday underlined their determination to turn growing economic power into political influence by establishing a new summit-level grouping.
World,"More than 100 whales and dolphins have died in two separate beachings in islands off Tasmania in Australia. Ninety-seven pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins died off King Island over the weekend, and several others have died off Maria Island."
World,"  Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the Palestinian Authority presidency, said Sunday that Palestinians wanted to begin negotiating final statehood terms with Israel as soon as possible and hoped to reach an accord by the end of next "
World,Members of the Sinhala and Tamil communities have clashed again in eastern Sri Lanka after a grenade attack on a bus left one person dead.
Business,"Heineken buys a majority stake in Nigerian brewer Consolidated Breweries, boosting its position in Africa's second-largest market."
Sports,A trouble-free day for Franck and Giancarlo as they completed almost 200 laps of Barcelona.
Sports,"Minutes after hitting his ball into the water to blow a chance of winning the Skins Game, Tiger Woods smiled and walked arm-in-arm down the fairway with Fred Couples."
World,Rescuers trying to reach 141 miners trapped by an underground explosion were pumping noxious fumes out of a Chinese coal mine Monday but an official said their chances of survival were  quot;extremely slight.
World,"French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy is resigning when he meets today with Prime Minister Jean- Pierre Raffarin, freeing him to use his new position as head of the ruling party to prepare for the 2007 presidential elections."
World,Southeast Asian leaders have opened a two-day summit in Laos aimed at creating an economic community in six years and expanding free trade agreements with Asia #39;s largest economies.
Business,The news was good for many retailers over the holiday weekend as enthusiastic consumers took to stores in droves on Black Friday and bought at a higher rate than last year.
Business," Hong Kong shares ended up Monday to close at their highest level in nearly 45 months, led by gains in property counters and blue chip Hutchison Whampoa."
Business,"Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao launched an indirect attack on the United States Sunday for failing to halt the dollar #39;s slide, and vowed not to revalue the renminbi yuan under pressure, according to a published report."
Business," The food at the Federal Corrections Camp in Alderson, W.Va., apparently is nothing to write home about   unless one is eating it with Martha Stewart."
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa owner Sharman Networks was back in the Australian Federal Court in Sydney today facing allegations that it had not only created the world #39;s largest music piracy network, but also knew for what illegal purpose its software was being put and even "
Sci/Tech,Several Web sites recently began offering software promising ringtones and screen savers for certain cell phones. But those who downloaded the software found that it turned 
Sci/Tech,"Now shows can be recorded without anything physical to record them on. The same goes for music. The days of tape-cassette #39;s are long-gone, but CDs could be on their way out, too."
World,"  US diplomats here respond to Jacques Chirac #39;s continued Yankee bashing following George W. Bush #39;s re election by saying the French president is out of step with his people, who are not nearly that anti American."
World,"Top News News, Amman,Jordan #39;s King Abdullah II has stripped his half-brother, Prince Hamzah, of his title as crown prince and heir to the Hashemite throne in an unexpected move that surprised many Jordanians."
Sci/Tech,"Sharman 'encouraged' illegal file-trading, lawyers allege"
Sci/Tech,"Phone companies are not doing enough to warn about net rogue-dialling scams, says the UK telecoms watchdog."
World," Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has been told by police she is being held under house arrest under a law which allows for such detention for up to a year, an opposition spokesman said Monday."
World," A German singer who plays Snow White has lost her job at Dresden's Christmas market after posing for nude photos in a bathtub, Bild newspaper says."
Sci/Tech,UK physicists finish a crucial element of a device that will probe the forces that shape our Universe.
Sci/Tech,More than 100 whales and dolphins die in two separate beachings in islands off Tasmania in Australia.
World,Sinhalas and Tamils clash again in eastern Sri Lanka after a grenade attack on a bus leaves one person dead.
World,India reach 48-1 at tea in reply to South Africa's 305 on day two of the second Test.
World,"Phone companies are not doing enough to warn customers about internet ""rogue-dialling"" scams, watchdog Icstis warns."
Sci/Tech,The two astronauts aboard the International Space Station moved the Soyuz spacecraft that brought them to the orbiting outpost to prepare for a pair of spacewalks to be conducted next year.
Sports,"Four games without a win, and two away matches coming up before a home date with a resurgent Manchester City, have put a new complexion on their season."
Business," France's agriculture minister, Herv #195; #169; Gaymard, will replace Nicolas Sarkozy as finance and economy minister following the latter's resignation to take up the helm of the governing UMP party, officials said."
Sports,"It #39;s hard to believe that only a month ago, the New York Giants were 5-2 and sitting a realistic two games behind the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East race."
Sports,Jarvis Green capped the Patriots #39; domination when he recov ered the slip pery ball in the end zone against a team known for its own defensive touchdowns.
World,"Romania #39;s ruling ex-communists scored a wafer-thin victory over opposition centrists in Sunday #39;s parliamentary vote, according to partial official results."
World,"A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan #39;s northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, swaying buildings and triggering a tsunami that lashed the shore, officials said."
Sci/Tech,An ambitious project to catalog life in the ocean shows that so far we've just scratched the surface. By Stephen Leahy.
Sci/Tech,"Advocates for open government are creating search engines and websites to let citizens peek into the inner workings of official agencies. Now more than ever, they say, openness is essential to self-government. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,Researchers are developing an RFID-enabled watch system to help the memory-challenged find their stuff. But making sure it doesn't track too much is a big privacy concern. By Michael Bradbury.
Sci/Tech,"Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, talks space and the future with James Cameron for Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,A measure that forbids cloning human embryos but allows scientists to extract stem cells from unwanted embryos for medical research is approved by Swiss voters. The restrictive legislation is similar to that of the Netherlands and Spain.
Sci/Tech,"Disused Texas oil field reservoirs may become storage areas for greenhouse gases emitted by burning fossil fuels. Known as carbon sequestration, the technology captures the gas that can linger in the atmosphere for decades."
Sci/Tech,Plans for pop-up ads and restrictions on copying have some consumer advocates wondering about Tivo's commitment to customer control. The company says it has to bow some to Hollywood and advertiser interests.
Sci/Tech,"The Bush administration opposes security measures recommended by privacy advocates for new microchip-equipped passports, saying it's concerned for the safety of American travelers. Critics say the chips are good for identity thieves and government snoops."
Business,"The Board of Directors of Reliance Energy Ltd. would meet this week to consider the resignations of 6 of its 14 directors, a statement from the country #39;s second-largest power utility said."
Business,"Australias current account deficit widened to a record level in the third quarter, putting downward pressure on the nations fast-growing economy and sending the countrys currency lower."
Sci/Tech,"THE CELL CHIP which is the basis for the Playstation 3 will go into limited production next year, said IBM and Sony. It won #39;t go into mass production until 2006, but IBM will show off the chip at a chip conference in February next year."
Sci/Tech,"a indiqu ce jour que la socit a reu diffrents engagements de soutien de Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, New Line Cinema, et Warner Bros."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is hoping to beat the fraudsters and trace large-scale counterfeiters of Windows XP OEM with a free checking and replacement scheme for users.
Sports,Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says Sunday #39;s win over Arsenal can help galvanise the Reds for a run up the English Premiership table.
World,"AMMAN: Jordan #39;s King Abdullah II has stripped his half-brother, Prince Hamzah, of his title as crown prince and heir to the Hashemite throne in an unexpected move that surprised many Jordanians."
World," Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her period of house arrest extended by another year, her opposition party and officials said."
Business,"Home loan approvals in October fell to their lowest levels in nearly five years, according to figures released this morning by the Bank of England, confirming that the housing "
Business,"Germany #39;s Roechling family completed the sale of its stake in weapons-maker Rheinmetall AG to institutional investors for 561 million euros (\$743 million), people familiar with the transaction said."
Business,"Singapore - Crude oil futures fell on Monday in muted Asian trade with players hoping for a fresh lead when the US market reopens later after a four-day closure, dealers said."
Business,"The monster merger between Troy, Mich.-based Kmart Holding Corp. and Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. may have local impact."
Sci/Tech,"Five record companies are suing Sharman Networks, creator of the file-swapping technology Kazaa, for music piracy in Australia #39;s Federal Court."
Sports,"If Andre Carter never makes it as a standout in pass coverage, he will excel as a diplomat. Carter, the 49ers #39; best pure pass rusher, neatly sidestepped the "
Business,"Australian record companies, including the world's four major labels, are suing the firm behind the Kazaa file-sharing software."
Business,"Whatever party wins the next general election will have to either cut spending or raise taxes, says the CBI, which wants the former."
Business,"MART, the worlds largest retailer, has cut its sales forecast, in the run up to Christmas, by more than half after suffering a fall in the number of shoppers passing through its doors "
Business,Roechling Industrie Verwaltung GmbH said Monday it has sold its majority stake in German defense and industrial group Rheinmetall AG for an undisclosed sum.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba said on Monday that four major Hollywood studios had thrown their crucial weight behind High Definition DVD (HD-DVD), one of two disc formats contending to be the standard in next-generation DVDs."
Sci/Tech,"Viruses and worms just keep getting smarter and more devious. While the best defense is not opening e-mail attachments, you still need a solid antivirus program."
Sports," quot;Dead over the middle, quot; he said. And in he came, all 6-foot-8 and 345 pounds of him, to block a 43-yard Denver field goal attempt with 31 seconds to play, secure a 25-24 victory for the Oakland "
Sports,"Koy Detmer took a knee for the final time, the clock struck 0:00 and the Eagles had won it and done it. They had cut down the Giants 27-6 with a run of 20 straight points "
World,"Exit polls in key Romanian elections are showing a likely win for the ruling Social Democrats. But as in Ukraine, the opposition has demanded an investigation into voting irregularities."
Sci/Tech," Soaring sales of flat panel televisions this holiday are expected to spark one of tech's toughest environmental challenges: disposing of millions of old, toxic TVs. Almost 4 million flat panel TVs are expected to be sold worldwide this year, says researcher DisplaySearch."
World," Rwanda has sent thousands of troops into Congo in recent days, a Western diplomat in Congo's capital said Monday, but U.N. officials said they had no evidence of such an incursion."
Sci/Tech, IBM today plans to disclose details of a project to put a supercomputer on a chip.
World," At the White House's request, confirmation hearings for Condoleezza Rice as secretary of State will not begin until Congress reconvenes in January, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said."
World,Germany's defence ministry investigates claims of abuse of soldiers by superior officers at a unit in Bavaria.
Sci/Tech,"Massively parallel, 64-bit POWER-based processor to debut at ISSCC"
Business,"General Motors Corp., which sells  the gas-gobbling Hummer, urges Americans to ""Get Green"" on a special Web site and is producing advertising campaigns trumpeting hydrogen fuel and gas-electric hybrid vehicles."
Business,"Holiday shoppers spent 10 percent more Friday than they did a year ago, according to early reports, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dampened hopes for a strong start to the key retail season by slashing its November sales forecast by more than half."
Business,"The president wants to tap prominent figures outside the administration to help sell rewrites of Social Security and the tax laws to Congress and the country, White House aides and advisers said over the weekend."
Sci/Tech,Some computers can beat grandmasters at chess. <br>Others can compose music.
Sci/Tech,"The 12th edition of this genealogy program comes in three editions -- Standard, Deluxe and Collector's -- but the core program is identical in all."
World,The Indian army says it has overrun scores of camps in a four-week drive against separatists in the north-east.
Sci/Tech,"Record labels are suing the firm behind leading file-sharing software Kazaa, in the latest round of the fight over copyright. Sharman Networks, based in Australia but registered in the Pacific island state "
Sci/Tech,Russian crew of the international space station successfully re docked a spaceship at a new port on the station Monday in preparation for two spacewalks early next year.
Sports,Opener Virender Sehwag cracked a rapid unbeaten 82 as India rushed to 129 for one in reply to South Africa #39;s first innings 305 on the day two of the second and final test on Monday.
Business,Saudi Arabia #39;s oil minister Ali Naimi said Monday that the  quot;fear factor quot; over supplies has added \$10 to \$15 a barrel to the price of oil and reiterated that his country is working toward lifting its sustainable oil production capacity.
Business,"South Korea on Monday imposed a temporary import ban on plasma display panels made by Matsushita, the Japanese consumer electronics maker, after LG Electronics complained its rival had violated its intellectual property rights."
Business,"LONDON, November 29 (newratings.com) - The board of the Franco-Belgian Bank, Dexia (DXB.ETR), has rejected the companys proposed 37 billion merger with Italys Sanpaolo (PAO), following increasing opposition to the proposal by a group of its key "
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp. said on Monday it had won support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from Warner Bros. Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures "
Sci/Tech,"Specifically, the companies confirmed that Cell is a multicore chip comprising a 64-bit Power processor core and multiple synergistic processor cores capable of massive floating point processing."
Sci/Tech,"com November 29, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Gasoline and milk aren #39;t the only things that cost more these days. The cost of keeping your antivirus software current has been rising, also."
Sports,"Bolton striker El Hadji Diouf has been charged with improper conduct following an incident in Saturday #39;s Premier League match against Portsmouth, the Football Association (FA) said on Monday."
World,Iraqi forces backed by US and British troops killed 17 gunmen and wounded nine others in battles in the so-called  quot;triangle of death quot; south of Baghdad.
World,The Sudanese Government has expelled the head of Save the Children from the country and threatened the director of Oxfam with a similar fate today.
Business," The Organization for Economic Co operation and Development called on Finland in a report to reform its labor market to boost employment, necessary to cope with an ageing population."
Business,Moves by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou to launch a low-cost mobile service were boosted today by an agreement to rent airtime from T-Mobile.
Sports,"DETERMINATION, character and resolve are the usual words reeled off when talk turns to praising David Moyes #39;s latest Goodison revival."
Business,"TRAVERSE CITY - It may not replace cherries as the region #39;s signature farm crop, but the area #39;s Christmas tree industry is sprucing up all the same."
Business,The present policy of not allowing a foreign carrier to hold stake in domestic airlines has put a question mark on Virgin Atlantic chief Richard Branson #39;s plans to acquire equity in private Indian airline companies.
World," A suicide car bomber plowed into policemen waiting to collect their salary at a police station west of Ramadi Monday, killing 12 people in the latest insurgent attack on Iraq's beleaguered security forces."
World, Iran looked set to avoid being reported to the United Nations Security Council on Monday after reaffirming its commitment to a deal meant to reassure the world it is not trying to build a nuclear bomb.
World, The Sudanese government declared the representatives of two British humanitarian organizations persona non grata and gave them 48 hours to leave the country.
World,The FA charges Bolton's El-Hadji Diouf with improper conduct after he spat at Portsmouth's Arjan de Zeeuw.
Business,"TREASURER Peter Costello warned yesterday that exporters faced a challenging year, blaming the strength of the Australian dollar for an uncomfortably large current account deficit."
Business,"The holiday season has arrived and with it the ultimate in year-end giving, bonus season on Wall Street. Top executives of the leading financial firms are now spending "
Sci/Tech,Toshiba has won a major victory in the battle to determine the standard for next-generation DVDs with the endorsement by four Hollywood studios of its High Definition-DVD format.
Sci/Tech,"Beware the web, beware even of known and trusted web sites that you have been visiting for years. For even the most trustworthy of organisations, operating the most trustworthy of web sites "
Sci/Tech,That appears to be the conclusion of research in this week #39;s issue of Science that assesses the effects of 17-year periodical cicadas on forest ecology.
Sports,New Zealand was in early trouble during its second innings midway through day four of the second cricket Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
Sports,"MADRID, Nov 28 (SW) - A few magic minutes early in the second half were enough for Real Madrid to decide their home match against Levante."
World,A MASSIVE rescue operation is under way off the southeast coast of Tasmania after two mysterious strandings of long-finned pilot whales and bottle-nosed dolphins within 
Business,<p>\</p><p> By Ed Cropley</p><p> VIENTIANE (Reuters) - Leaders of 13 Southeast and Northeast\Asian states Monday underlined their determination to turn\growing economic power into political influence by establishing\a new summit-level grouping.</p>
Business," The dollar held above last week's record low against the euro and 4 1/2 year lows against the yen Monday, winning some respite after 10 consecutive weeks of losses."
Business," European shares flirted with 28 month highs on Monday, buoyed by a bounce back in auto groups after their recent trouncing due to the weak dollar."
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After 20 years leading BusinessWeek magazine -- a tenure defined by editorial excellence, circulation growth and global expansion -- Stephen B. Shepard, Editor-in-Chief, will retire effective April 1, 2005."
Business,"Stock futures rose sharply on Monday, pointing to a strong open, as investors pinned hopes on a solid start to the holiday shopping season, while the dollar pulled back from record lows and oil eased slightly."
Business,"With smooth holiday travel along its 531 miles of road, the Pennsylvania Turnpike will continue to cycle temporary workers and managers "
Sci/Tech,"A SYDNEY software company painted itself as a defender of the interests of millions of music fans when in fact it was the world #39;s biggest music pirate, a court was told yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"By Martyn Williams, IDG News Service and Paul Kallender, IDG News Service. The group supporting the HD-DVD optical disc format for high-definition video has received a boost in its battle against the rival "
Sci/Tech,"IBM, Sony and Toshiba are joining forces to challenge Intel, creating a new computer chip called Cell. The three companies have been working together on Cell since 2001."
Sports,Adelaide: New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram said playing in the lopsided series against Australia  quot;leaves for dead quot; thrashing Bangladesh twice in Tests last month.
Sports,Four goals in 11 minutes allowed Real Madrid to destroy Bernd Schuster #39;s Levante and win over some frustrated fans as it secured second place in the Spanish league standings.
Sports,"CALCUTTA, India - Indian opener Virender Sehwag slammed a sparkling 82 not out to ensure the base for a big total in reply to South Africa #39;s modest score in the second and final Test."
Sports,Schalk Burger completed a mesmerising season by winning the International Rugby Board (IRB #39;s) Player of the Year in London #39;s Royal Lancaster Hotel last night.
World,"More than a day and a half after a deadly gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in northwest China, rescuers are losing hope of finding 141 people still trapped underground."
World,The head of Save the Children in Sudan has been expelled from the country over claims that the charity breached Sudanese law by claiming warplanes dropped bombs near an aid centre in Darfur.
Business,"MARK COLVIN: It #39;s been a day of records on the economic front, but they #39;re not the sort of achievements the Federal Government likes to trumpet."
Business,  T Mobile is to act as carrier for a web based UK mobile phone service set up by Denmark #39;s TDC and the EasyGroup that is to launch in March.
Sports,"When Tom Coughlin growled, gritted his teeth and clenched those fists his first day on the job, he vowed these Fasselian free falls were finished."
Sports,LONDON : Schalk Burger was named Player of the Year at the International Rugby Board (IRB) awards ceremony as South Africa scooped three awards.
Sports,"  Australias Rod Pampling got off to a rough start Saturday and finished with a 3 over par 74, leaving him one stroke ahead of countryman Richard Green entering the last round of the centennial Australian Open."
Business,"Herve Gaymard, farm minister and loyal backer of French President Jacques Chirac, takes over the finance ministry from Nicolas Sarkozy."
Business,"Large football clubs should not be concerned about those struggling at the lower end of the leagues, says Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd."
Business,Crude oil futures eased slightly Monday but remained close to the \$50 a barrel level amid lingering concerns about shortages of heating oil at the start of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Business,"Telekom Austria AG plans to buy Bulgaria #39;s largest wireless company, MobilTel EAD, for 1.15 billion euros (\$1.5 billion), adding 3 million subscribers in a nation where less than half the population has a cellular phone."
Business,"popular with prisoners and guards who give her  quot;kid-glove quot; treatment, a new report says. In the seven weeks since the diva of "
Business,"DESPITE the budget deficit, continued increases in oil and consumer prices, the economy, as measured by gross domestic product, grew by 6.3 percent in the third "
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. plans to begin selling home servers for broadband and high definition TV systems powered by a revolutionary new computer chip in 2006, the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant said Monday."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Nov. 29, 2004    Toshiba Corporation disclosed today that the company has received separate commitments of support from Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, New Line Cinema, and Warner Bros."
Sci/Tech,"Yoshihide Fujii, president and chief executive officer of Tokyoba Digital Media Network Co., speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Monday, Nov. 29, 2004."
Sci/Tech,BRITISH owners of pirated copies of Microsoft #39;s Windows XP operating system can trade them in for the real thing as part of a bid by the software giant to fight counterfeiting.
Sci/Tech," Toshiba Corp. said on Monday it had won support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from Warner Bros. Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and New Line Cinema, advancing its cause in the battle for the next generation DVD."
Sports,"Favored Russia has captured the Fed Cup tennis title for the first time, with a dramatic 3-2 win over defending champion France in Moscow."
Sports,RICHARD Green is campaigning for a fair go for golfers in a bid to inject more excitement into home tournaments this summer. Green blasted the brutal course set-up for last week #39;s Australian 
Sports,"The United States doubles pairing of Mike and Bob Bryan could pose as big a challenge to Spain #39;s Davis Cup final hopes as world number two Andy Roddick, a Spanish team coach said on Monday."
Sports,"LONDON, Nov 29 (SW) - The English Football Association has confirmed Bolton Wanderers striker El Hadji Diouf had been charged with improper conduct."
World," The Iraqi Red Crescent has established a relief center in Fallujah, Iraq, but continued fighting between U.S. led forces and insurgents makes it impossible for doctors and nurses to move around and treat the wounded, the international Red Cross said Monday."
Sci/Tech, Efforts under way to revise the popular GNU General Public License could put additional pressure on Microsoft by the time it tries to push its long awaited Windows upgrades out the door.
Sports," Southern California and Oklahoma both have a Heisman Trophy winner at quarterback, an All American tailback and swift defenses that run similar schemes. A look at how the No. 1 Trojans and No. 2 Sooners will match up in the Orange Bowl on Tuesday night:"
Sports," The Philadelphia Eagles once again have home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. And once again, nothing less than a trip to the Super Bowl will be considered a success."
World," A videotape found in Baghdad after the ouster of Saddam Hussein shows a former manager for Al Jazeera television thanking one of Saddam's sons for his support, the newspaper Asharq al Awsat says."
Sci/Tech," Stock futures rose on Monday, pointing to a firmer open, as investors pinned hopes on a solid start to the holiday shopping season, while Apple Computer Inc  was helped by another brokerage raising its price target on the stock."
Sci/Tech, The weather predictions for Asia in 2050 read like a script from a doomsday movie.
Sci/Tech," New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mount Everest and the first to drive a vehicle to the South Pole, described a U.S. highway to the pole as ""terrible."""
Sci/Tech,<strong><cite>Reg</cite> review</strong> Mobile phone styling comes to the MP3 world
Sci/Tech,A screensaver targeting spam-related websites could help drive spammers out of business.
Sci/Tech,"Software provider Convera Corp. of Vienna was awarded \$800,000 by a CIA-funded private-venture group to expedite the development of its search-and categorization capability."
Sci/Tech,Many large companies have reaped the economic benefits of outsourcing in recent years. Karim Morsli is trying to make money bringing those same advantages to small and medium-sized businesses -- while also spurring economic growth in Africa.
Sci/Tech,"The Bush administration opposed security measures for new microchip-equipped passports that privacy advocates contended were needed to prevent identity theft, government snooping or a terror attack, according to State Department documents released Friday."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Nathan Layne</p><p> TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp. said on Monday it had won\support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from Warner Bros.\Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and New Line\Cinema, advancing its cause in the battle for the\next-generation DVD.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Lawyers for Australia's recording industry branded the popular Kazaa file-swapping network ""an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen"" as they launched a court battle to shut down Kazaa's illegal activities."
Sci/Tech,"Ring tones are so yesterday. If wireless companies have their way, the next multibillion-dollar surprise in the cellular business will be ""Ringback"" tones."
Sci/Tech,Scientists name an asteroid after the professor responsible for the failed Beagle 2 mission to Mars.
Business,"Asian equities were higher as the dollar clawed above last week #39;s record low against the euro and firmed against the yen, sending shipping and steel shares higher."
Business,"Despite cautionary words from Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge last week about the impact of the rising dollar, Canadian gross domestic product likely grew at a healthy 3.5 clip in the third quarter due to strong consumer spending."
Sci/Tech,"In two joint press releases, Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Toshiba, and IBM, have today announced the creation of the prototype CELL processor, which is currently being developed in Austin Texas."
Sci/Tech,"The Expedition 10 crewmembers successfully relocated a Soyuz spacecraft at the International Space Station this morning, setting the stage for their upcoming spacewalks."
Sci/Tech,"Low initial shipment figures for Sony #39;s forthcoming PlayStation Portable are down to a decision to focus on manufacturing the profitable PlayStation 2 hardware, according to a spokesperson for the Japanese giant."
Sci/Tech,Le Zen Micro te donne la possibilit de choisir ta couleur prfre. Tu prfres le rose au noir ou gris ? Fais ton choix entre toutes les couleurs que le Zen micro peut toffrir.
Sci/Tech,"Some 80,000 computers at the Department for Work and Pensions went down during  #39;a routine software upgrade #39; of its Microsoft machines this week."
Sports,"Everton boss David Moyes was full of praise for his hard-working side after Lee Carsley #39;s free-kick goal saw them claim a point from their visit to St James #39; Park yesterday, writes Miles Starforth."
Sports,Flanker Schalk Burger was named the International Rugby Board (IRB) #39;s player of the year as South Africa swept the top honours at a ceremony in London.
World,"Middle East News, Iran said yesterday that it was still discussing with Europe on its demand on the exemption of 20 centrifuges from the suspension, sniffing at the prospect of the referral of its nuclear case to the UN Security Council."
World,"Terrorism wasn #39;t involved in a pair of bomb blasts that rocked the pro-presidential party #39;s office in Kazakhstan #39;s commercial capital, police said Monday."
World,Chile #39;s government said that tens of thousands of people were tortured during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet and that the victims will receive reparations.
Sci/Tech,"Hoping literally to bring users more in touch with its on demand technologies, IBM on Monday announced the opening of a new technology center in Gaithersburg, Md., to help users implement a number of different orchestration and provisioning capabilities."
Sci/Tech,"The four companies developing the Cell microprocessor released a few more details about the chip on Monday -- and with them a surprise: first generation versions of the device won't be built on a cutting edge production technology into which the companies have sunk billions of dollars, but on a technology already in widespread use today."
Sci/Tech,"Those wondering what this year's surprise cooperation deal between Microsoftand Sun Microsystems will actually produce should get an update in coming weeks, when the companies detail some of their interoperability work in areas like Web services, directory services, and security."
World," Russia said it would welcome Indian and other companies bidding for the assets of Russian oil giant Yukos, the country's biggest oil exporter, due to be sold off later this month."
Sci/Tech,"The failure of a communications satellite on Sunday has knocked out broadband services supplied by StarBand Communications, according to a statement posted on the company's web site."
Sci/Tech,A move is afoot to form an industry consortium to buy about 40 patents that are among the assets of bankrupt Commerce One.
Sci/Tech,"Shopping has emerged as one of the most important vertical categories in the specialized search arena, for searchers, advertisers and merchants alike.  This week we take a look at what's new and improved in shopping and product comparison search engines."
World,The row between South African President Thabo Mbeki and Archbishop Desmond Tutu worsens.
World,Palestinian democracy activist Mustafa Barghouti joins the race to replace Yasser Arafat as Palestinian president.
World,The chip that will power the PlayStation 3 is said to be up to 10 times faster than current processors.
Sports,"Playing their fifth game in eight days, the Tar Heels get 23 points from Jawad Williams to beat Southern California, 97-65."
World,"As the court met on whether the election results should be nullified, there were two other significant developments."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Opinion</strong> Seeds of disaster
World,The International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a resolution today welcoming Iran's suspension of its nuclear program but said it would continue to monitor it.
World,"A judge ordered former state Sen. Guy Velella and four others to return to jail today, but the defense promised an immediate appeal."
Business,"Drug maker AstraZeneca PLC reported Monday that the Food and Drug Administration approved its heartburn medication Nexium for the treatment of gastric ulcers associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs."
Business,BellSouth Corp. on Monday said Mark Feidler will become chief operating officer on Jan. 1 amid a reshuffling of several higher-level executives.
Business,"The dollar gained tentatively on Monday, recovering from last week #39;s record low against the euro and a 4-1/2-year trough against the yen as traders turned their sights to US economic reports due later in the week."
Business,"The Philippine economy maintained its solid growth in the first nine months of the year as gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 6.5 percent, well on track of the governments full-year target."
Business,"UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would buy Definity Health Corp. for \$300 million, as the No."
Business,"  Video game maker Atari Inc. said Monday it named James Caparro president and chief executive officer, effective immediately."
Business,"Stephen B. Shepard, the longtime editor in chief of BusinessWeek magazine, will retire in April to become the founding dean of the new Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York."
Business,"PARIS : The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) will reach a decision on launching the A350, a possible competitor to Boeing #39;s planned fuel-efficient 7E7, on December 10, a spokeswoman for the European consortium Airbus Industrie said."
Business,MUMBAI: Reliance on Monday asserted that there was no violation of law or memorandum of association by its Board in according superior power to Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani.
Business,  Spanish language broadcaster Univision Communications Inc. on Monday said it has dropped its lawsuit against Nielsen Media Research over a new TV rating system Univision claimed miscounts its viewers.
Business,"Russia may allocate up to \$10 billion from its stabilization fund to repay foreign debt, Finance Minister Aleksei Kudrin told reporters at a press conference held in the Russian news agency RIA-Novosti on Monday."
Business,"Monsanto Co., Syngenta AG and Bayer AG failed to win wider access to the European Union #39;s biotechnology market when a demand that five nations lift bans on some gene-modified foods allowed elsewhere in the EU was blocked."
World,"Iran escaped U.N. censure over its nuclear program but Washington, which accuses it of seeking an atomic bomb, said on Monday it reserved the right to take the case to the Security Council on its own."
World,"Sudan expelled the country director of Save the Children, accusing the British aid agency of breaching Sudanese law and interfering in domestic affairs, the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry and the agency said on Monday."
Sports, Donovan McNabb passed for one  touchdown and rushed for another as the Philadelphia Eagles won  their fourth straight division title with a 27 6 win over the  New York Giants in the NFL Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"Free Internet-based phone calls are the newest feature of the popular Kazaa file-sharing program. The offering, in a software upgrade this week, comes as Kazaa #39;s maker, Sharman "
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO, Nov 29, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- Toshiba Corp. said Monday it has won support from four US film studios for its next-generation DVD format called HD DVD."
Sci/Tech,"The three partners involved in the development of the Cell processor, which will power the PlayStation 3 along with a number of other devices, have unveiled new details about the technology behind the chip."
Sci/Tech,The Firefox Web browser has been causing a commotion among users and snaring snippets of market share from Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer since June--long before Version 1.0 of the open-source software was officially released earlier this month.
Sci/Tech,The tenth crew of the International Space Station (ISS) made a short spaceflight early Monday to move a Russian lifeboat to a new docking port and prepare the station for a pair of upcoming spacewalks.
Sci/Tech,The Department of the Interior #39;s US Geological Survey is collaborating with partner agencies to conduct scientific experiments designed to evaluate the effect of a high-flow release from Glen Canyon Dam on the natural resources of the Colorado River in 
Sci/Tech,"Juliana Sasaki did not bother checking out Sony Corp #39;s digital music player in Tokyo before buying her green iPod mini.  quot;I knew Sony and other companies had MP3 players, but "
Sci/Tech,"MediaCoat unlocks the potential for placing targeted advertising messages that are certain to be noticed on the play side of motion picture, music, gaming and software discs."
Sci/Tech,Three proponents of the WS-Reliability standard late last week released messaging software based on the specification as open source.
Sports,Fabio Capello was disappointed at the end of the 2-2 draw at San Siro against Inter as the Bianconeri threw away a two goal lead. The Juve coach was mostly upset with the way the Nerazzurri equalized in the 
Sports,Double Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell is to take a year out of the sport but hopes to return to compete at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
Sports,New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin isn #39;t coddling his prized rookie quarterback. After Eli Manning completed only six of 21 passes and threw two interceptions in Sunday #39;s 
Sci/Tech,People selling items over the internet or through newspaper adverts are warned of a sophisticated fraudulent payment scam.
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Brett Favre will be hoping his 200th consecutive start turns out better than his last two have against the St."
Sports, Dwayne Wade scored 25 points and  Shaquille O'Neal tied a franchise record by making all nine of  the shots he attempted as the Heat edged the Boston Celtics  106 104 in Miami Sunday.
Business,The board of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. met Monday to consider plans to launch a new Airbus passenger jet that would rival Boeing Co.
Business," BFI Canada Income Fund and IESI Corp. of Fort Worth, Tex., say they have agreed to a  $1.1 billion merger that will give IESI shareholders a 39 per cent stake in one of North America #39;s largest non hazardous solid waste management companies."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox, who ended  an 86 year old ""curse"" by winning the World Series in a  four game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, have been named  Sports Illustrated's 2004 Sportsmen of the Year."
World,"The West is trying to bully Iran into giving up its nuclear program, Iran #39;s supreme leader said on Monday. Tehran once again appeared to be flip-flopping on its agreement "
World,The Asean group of south-east Asian states sealed a historic trade pact with China today in the latest move towards a pan-Asian trade bloc that could rival the EU and the US.
World,"Colombo: Sri Lanka #39;s president and top aides were Monday studying the latest Tamil Tiger threat to return to their protracted war amid mounting tension in embattled regions, officials said."
World,"An international summit to assess how countries are complying with a convention banning land-mine use, production, stockpiling, and transfer is underway in Nairobi."
Sports," LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (Reuters) - American Bode Miller  blitzed to victory in a World Cup super-G on Sunday, completing  a weekend of career firsts to earn a place among Alpine  skiing's all-time greats."
Sports," CHICAGO, (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears are expected  to sign quarterback Jeff George on Monday."
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A>, Sony Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6758.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6758.T</A> and  Toshiba Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6502.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6502.T</A> on Monday unveiled some key details on  the powerful new ""Cell"" processor the three are jointly  producing to run next generation computers, game consoles and  TVs."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Expedition 10 crewmembers are back inside the International Space Station after taking a short ride this morning."
Sports," TEMPE, Ariz., (Sports Network) - Arizona Cardinals running  back Emmitt Smith left Sunday's 13-3 loss to the New York Jets  in the first half with a sprained ankle."
Sci/Tech," Toshiba Corp. said on Monday it had won  support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from Warner Bros.  Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and New Line  Cinema, advancing its cause in the battle for the  next generation DVD."
World,"Two of Southeast Asias newest leaders called for faster economic integration at an annual meeting Sunday, saying the region risked being trampled by China and India if it did not act."
World,"A Swiss referendum to cancel the law on root cell use taken from human embryo, resulted. The 66 percent of Swiss participants in a public survey said they supported a law passed by the Swiss government in "
Sci/Tech," Video games, often maligned as  having little or no redeeming value, are becoming a way for  firefighters, soldiers, currency traders and college  administrators to hone their skills."
Sci/Tech," Just as it's time to deck the  halls, along comes a new crop of fighting games for people who  love to deck the brawlers."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK (Billboard) - DualDisc and DVD(plus) discs have  until now been devoid of graphics, apart from limited text on  the inner ring. Because both sides of these CD/DVD hybrids  contain optical data, it has been impossible to apply graphics  to them."
Sci/Tech," Sony, the world's largest  consumer electronics group, is having trouble meeting soaring  demand for flat televisions as its assembly lines did not gear  up quickly enough, a senior official said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"   NEW YORK (Reuters) - Worldwide semiconductor sales rose a  scant 1.5 percent in October, to \$18.8 billion from \$18.5  billion in September, as many chip users pared bloated  inventories, the Semiconductor Industry Association said on  Friday."
Sci/Tech," After an absence of a decade, Philips  Electronics is making personal computers again, the company  said on Thursday.  The Netherlands based electronics  conglomerate, which abandoned the PC business in the early  1990s after suffering big losses, quietly introduced six models  together with British retailer Dixons earlier this week."
Sci/Tech," TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japan's Canon Inc. said on Thursday  it had found problems with equipment for making liquid crystal  displays (LCDs), boosting shares in LG.Philips and other LCD  makers as fears of a supply glut eased."
Sci/Tech," Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co.  Ltd. reported a 39.1 percent rise in operating profit for the  first half on Thursday and raised its sales target for a new,  keenly awaited portable game player."
Business,"President George W. Bush picked Carlos Gutierrez, who rose from being a political refugee from Cuba to chairman and chief executive of Kellogg Co."
Business,"Stock arrows point higher as retail sales Friday total more than \$8 billion. But Wal-Mart #39;s November sales stumble. After listless holiday trading last week, buyers are back in force this morning."
Business,"Editor #39;s Note: Published on page A1 of the Nov. 30, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. BEATING most forecasts, the economy -- as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), the "
Business," BFI Canada Income Fund of Toronto and IESI Corporation of Fort Worth, Texas have agreed to a  $1.1 billion deal to merge and create one of the largest non hazardous solid waste management companies in North America."
Sci/Tech,"Technology's financial future looks pretty bright from the top floors of the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle in New York City, significantly more so than from the Intel executive suite in Santa Clara. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," Proponents of HD DVD gained an ally Monday (Nov. 29), as film studio Universal Pictures announced it has adopted the format, with select titles available to consumers during the 2005 holiday season."
Sci/Tech,"Sony and IBM are expected to start producing the Cell, a 4GHz chip the two companies have been working together on for the past three years."
Sports,1000 #39;s of Liverpool fans have joined the best unofficial Liverpool FC website on the planet - why dont you? Neil Mellor scored with a blistering finish deep in injury time as Liverpool stunned Arsenal at Anfield.
Sports,"The 50,000-seat domed stadium opened in 1989 with a price tag of \$600 million, mostly funded by taxpayers. Rogers Communications announced the purchase from US-based Sportsco International in a news release Monday."
Sci/Tech,<p>\</p><p> PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A planned \$3.1 billion takeover of\satellite operator Intelsat Ltd. appears in jeopardy after an\electrical problem ruined one of the company's satellites.</p>
Sports,"James Cracknell, the double Olympic gold medal winning rower, confirmed today that he will take a year #39;s break the sport before deciding his long-term future."
Sci/Tech,Apple Xserve G5 won InfoWorld #146;s  #147;Best Server Hardware #148; award and Mac OS X v10.3 Panther won the  #147;Best Operating System #148; award. Jan 03
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> shares  fell 3 percent early Monday after the world's biggest retailer  cut its November sales forecast, casting a shadow over hopes  for a bumper holiday shopping season."
World,RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Monday carried out a succes sful test fire of its indigenously developed short range surface to surface ballistic missile Hatf-III Ghaznavi.
World,"A senior Hamas leader indicated today that the militant group is halting attacks on Israelis while the Palestinians prepare to choose a new leader, the latest sign of change following the death of Yasser Arafat."
World,"The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked conservative members of the Anglican Church not to belittle or harass homosexuals, a British newspaper reported Sunday."
Business," The dollar gained tentatively on  Monday, recovering from last week's record low against the euro  and a 4 1/2 year trough against the yen as traders turned their  sights to U.S. economic reports due later in the week."
Business," Merck   Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A>, whose shares  have tumbled since the withdrawal of its blockbuster arthritis  drug Vioxx, said on Monday it has adopted a severance benefits  plan aimed at protecting key managers in the event the company  is taken over or liquidated."
Business," UnitedHealth Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UNH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UNH.N</A> on  Monday said it would buy Definity Health Corp. for  $300  million, as the No. 1 U.S. health insurer seeks to offer more  health savings accounts, which give consumers incentives to  rein in health costs."
Business," MUNICH (Reuters) - Plane maker Airbus got tentative  approval on Monday to market a new model to rival Boeing Co.'s  7E7 from parent firm EADS, which said a final decision was  expected next month."
Business," Blue chip stocks extended losses on  Monday as a disappointing start to holiday sales from the  world's largest retailer Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> weighed  on sentiment."
Business,"Airbus got tentative approval on Monday to market a new model to rival Boeing Co. #39;s 7E7 from parent firm EADS, which said a final decision was expected next month."
Business,The level of foreign investment in Vietnam is rising but foreign donors say the country's government needs to tackle corruption and improve infrastructure.
Business,"For some 30 years, companies have envisioned arming executives with sets of diverse tools to easily define business objectives and view their ongoing progress. Companies pursuing this vision, now commonly known as BPM, can cobble together homemade solutions or lean on a single vendor, such as Hyperion, which has strengthened a key building block of its overall BPM solution."
Business,"Atari has appointed entertainment industry veteran James Caparro President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, it was announced today by Bruno Bonnell, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of the Company."
Business,"BFI Canada Income Fund, which owns a Canadian trash hauler, agreed to buy closely held IESI Corp. of Texas for C\$1.1 billion (\$930.3 million) in equity and debt to expand in the US South and Northeast."
Sci/Tech,"IBM, Sony Corp., Sony Computer Entertainment, and Toshiba Corp. said Monday that the companies had  quot;powered on quot; the first workstation designed around the collaboratively-designed  quot;Cell quot; processor, which will begin pilot production next year."
World,The failure of the Indian Government and an American corporation to tackle the after-effects of one of the worst industrial accidents in history has left a legacy of continuing pollution 
World,"Provoked by the rising rate of hate crimes against homosexuals in England, the Archbishop of Canterbury issued a 4 page letter warning the Anglican world against the language of hatred to gays."
Sports,"Coach Joe Gibbs says he thoroughly evaluate the Redskins, particularly an offense that finished among the league's worst, now that the season is over for Washington."
Sci/Tech,StarBand is hoping to provide temporary dial-up access to affected customers.
Business,"  President Bush announced Monday that Kellogg chief executive Carlos Gutierrez would replace Don Evans as Commerce secretary, naming the first of many expected changes to his economic team."
Business,"AstraZeneca Plc, the UK #39;s second largest drugmaker, said US regulators approved its ulcer treatment Nexium for use in reducing the risk of stomach ulcers in patients taking certain painkillers "
Sci/Tech,"GMail Fighting Spam with Oomph!\\GMail is already the seventh largest (1 month back) email service with roughly a million users. As and when it goes public, signups will increase exponentially. It will probably relegate Yahoo! Mail to the third spot and occupy the second spot by November next year (with ..."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo Update or Changes do to Clusters\\There is a thread at WebmasterWorld named Yahoo Update? where members have noticed major shifts in Yahoo's search results pages for competitive keywords. GetBot in message number four says that he has been watching Yahoo! Search and noticed that Yahoo! has been serving up ...
Sci/Tech,"Sony and IBM have introduced the first workstation based on the Cell processor, which they jointly developed in partnership with Toshiba."
Sci/Tech,"As Saturn grows closer through the eyes of the Cassini spacecraft, which is hurtling toward a rendezvous with the ringed world on June 30 (July 1, Universal Time), both Cassini and the Earth-orbiting Hubble Space Telescope snapped spectacular pictures of "
Sci/Tech,"MSN Improves Search with Rosette Linguistic Analysis\\Found by way of a WebmasterWorld featured post, an article named Basis Technology Enhances Multilingual Search in MSN Search Engine. An other, more detailed article on this can be found at Yahoo! News, which is basically a copy of the offical press release.\\The Rosette ..."
Sports,"In what many expected to be a 5-0 whitewash for the Russians, the Fed Cup finale came down to the final doubles match Sunday in Moscow, with Anastasia Myskina and Vera  quot;The Crying Game quot; Zvonareva edging Marion  quot;Roly Poly quot; Bartoli and Emilie Loit 7-6(5), 7 "
Sports," As he makes his unheard of 200th consecutive regular season start at quarterback tonight, Brett Favre is thankful his father, Irvin, taught him everything he knew about playing the position back at Hancock North Central High School in Kiln "
Sports, Rashard Lewis scored 22 points to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to a 103 95 win over the Indiana Pacers at KeyArena.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo's New Front Page and Shortcuts\\I know this kinda stuff has to happen, but it makes me very sad. Yahoo has a new front page. Go look at it. It's at http://www.yahoo.com. See anything odd about the page? The odd thing I see is that the pointer to the directory ..."
Sci/Tech,Internet Explorer's problems can be traced to Microsoft's shortsightedness during the browser wars of the 1990s. Is the company sowing tomorrow's security woes today?\
Sci/Tech,The four companies developing the Cell consumer electronics microprocessor have released first generation versions of a device not built on technology already in widespread use today.
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices(AMD) has developed a low-power chip that it thinks will make portable video players more compelling by reducing the time needed to transfer content to the devices. The company is expected to announce the chip at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Monday.
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe has started to offer a controversial screensaver that floods spammers #39; servers with requests for info, similar to a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack."
Business," The dollar firmed slightly  against  the euro on Monday, recovering from last week's record low and  a 4 1/2 year trough against the yen as traders turned their  sights to economic data due later in the week."
Business,"President Bush, left, announces that he has chosen Carlos Gutierrez, chief executive officer of the Kellogg Co., right, to be Secretary of Commerce, Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House."
Business,"FRANKFURT : As the euro continued to rise against the dollar, speculation intensified over whether the European Central Bank, meeting this week to set interest rates, would feel compelled to act either by intervening directly on the forex markets or by "
Business,Takeover target National Foods came in for a stinging attack yesterday from Fonterra strategy director Graham Stuart. In an aggressive move aimed at lowering market expectations of what Fonterra 
World," At least four of 75 Cuban dissidents arrested in a broad crackdown last year were released Monday without warning, friends, relatives and local rights activists said. The surprise move raised hopes for additional releases in the coming days."
Sci/Tech,"The countdown is underway for the next flyby of the Saturian moon Titan for Monday, December 13, 2004 by the Cassini spacecraft expected to yield more detailed imaging "
Sports,"CHARLOTTETOWN -- He #39;s long since traded his pads for politics. But, that doesn #39;t mean Ken Dryden has lost his love of the game."
World," President Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez, a native of Cuba who rose from truck driver to chief executive officer of Kellogg Co., to be secretary of Commerce."
World,"year old son of King Abdullah II now stands as the legitimate heir to the Jordanian throne, after the monarch stripped his half brother of the title of crown prince."
World," Democrat John Edwards is pondering his future as his tenure as a North Carolina senator winds down, but says even his campaign for vice president fit his view of public service."
Sports," Just over 12 months ago, Vijay Singh  controversially lost out to Tiger Woods in the battle for the  2003 PGA Tour players' player of the year award."
World," Sudan asked the country heads  of two British aid agencies to leave the country, accusing them  of breaching Sudanese law and interfering in domestic affairs,  government and aid officials said Monday."
World, French prosecutors said Monday they were  opening a judicial investigation into comments by a leading  far right politician who questioned whether the Nazis used gas  chambers in the Holocaust.
Business,"A disappointing holiday sales forecast from Wal-Mart is dragging on blue chips, while Apple Computer is a bright light on Wall Street."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. Inc. has adopted a severance benefits plan aimed at protecting key managers in the event the company is taken over -- a growing possibility since the withdrawal of arthritis drug Vioxx sent shares tumbling.
Business,"Royal Group Technologies Ltd. fired Chairman Vic De Zen, the target of a police probe, and Chief Executive Douglas Dunsmuir after finding they failed to disclose their interest in a parcel of land sold to the company in 1998."
Sci/Tech," quot;Toshiba Corp. said in a statement today it has received separate commitments of support not only from Universal, but also from Paramount Pictures, New Line Cinema, and Warner Bros."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 29, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Malicious hackers have compromised The SCO Group Inc. #39;s Web page twice in as many days, posting messages that appear to mock the company #39;s claims to own parts of the Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech,Scientists hoped good weather yesterday and today would allow them to get a better look at the volcano. A flurry of small earthquakes beginning in late September were followed by a burst of steam and ash on 
Sci/Tech,Big game hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.
Sports,  Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric and former manager Harry Redknapp have called a clear the air news conference at the Premiership club on Tuesday.
Sports,"com. The phrase  quot;buyer beware quot; has yielded to  quot;lease, be gone. quot; The Blue Jays announced on Monday that they had acquired their home field -- SkyDome -- from Sportsco International."
Business," Mickey Mouse may be 75, but age hasn't put a damper on his earning power. Last year Mickey and Disney pals Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto and Goofy grossed  #36;5.8 billion from toys, movies and the like. That's 23 more than the year before, when Disney's Winnie the Pooh topped the list. Why the mouse's rebound? Credit hoopla and new products  including adult apparel  tied to Mickey's milestone birthday last year. For more details, stories and methodology, go to forbes.com/extra."
Business, The planned  $3.1 billion takeover  of satellite operator Intelsat Ltd. could be in jeopardy after  an electrical problem ruined one of the company's satellites on  Sunday.
Business,"The chairman of food giant Kellogg, Cuban-born Carlos Gutierrez, is named new US Commerce Secretary."
Business,"Warnings of a poor Christmas for High Street retailers in the UK are unduly pessimistic, according to accountants Deloitte  Touche."
Business," U.S. retailers are expected to post modest November sales this week, with No. 1 retailer Wal Mart Stores Inc.  already cutting its holiday outlook on high oil prices and warmer weather."
Business," U.S. retailers are expected to post  modest November sales this week, with No. 1 retailer Wal Mart  Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> already cutting its holiday outlook on high  oil prices and warmer weather."
Business,"Worries over the political situation have sparked a run on Ukraine's banks, the country's central bank admits."
Business,"Kellogg Co. on Monday announced the appointment of James M. Jenness as chairman and chief executive, following the resignation of Carlos Gutierrez to take the post of US Commerce Secretary."
Business,"The holiday shopping season began with a surge in spending, but consumers faded by the end of the long Thanksgiving weekend and many retailers were facing decent but hardly impressive sales."
Business,"The euro #39;s growing strength against the US dollar is  quot;unwelcome, quot; the European Central Bank chief said Monday as the 12-nation European currency hovered just below a record high."
Business,Fears of a falling US dollar pushed stocks lower Monday as investor concerns about rising inflation outweighed their satisfaction with a decent start to the holiday shopping season.
Sci/Tech," Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. is getting support from four Hollywood studios for its next generation DVD format which is expected to be used in players, recorders and other products that go on the market late in 2005."
Sports," Sirius Satellite Radio signed a deal to air the men's NCAA basketball tournament through 2007, the latest move made in an attempt to draw customers through sports programming."
Sci/Tech, Free Internet based phone calls are the newest feature of the popular Kazaa file sharing program.
Sci/Tech,"Universal said HD DVD can deliver enhanced picture and sound quality, greater storage capacity and increased interactivity. An additional benefit is backwards compatibility, allowing existing "
Sci/Tech,"IBM, Sony, and Toshiba dropped some details on the co-developed next generation processor, code-named Cell, which was first announced in 2001."
Sci/Tech,Pages were defaced with text that erroneously implied that SCO would sue Microsoft for intellectual-property theft. By George V. Hulme.
Sci/Tech," Lawyers for Australia's recording industry branded the popular Kazaa computer file swapping network ""an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen"" as they launched a court battle Monday to shut down its activities."
Sports,"  The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to buy SkyDome, the team #39;s ballpark, for about  $21.24 million. The 50,000 seat stadium, which opened in 1989, cost about  $375 million to construct and was mostly funded by taxpayers."
Sports,"Shug McGaughey hadn #39;t sent a horse to California for 11 years, since the fall Lure won the Breeders #39; Cup Mile at Santa Anita."
Sci/Tech, StarBand is hoping to provide temporary dial up access to affected customers.
World, A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale injured 17 people in northern Japan in a new sign of seismic activity a month after the country's deadliest tremor in a decade.
Sci/Tech, Easy Group on Monday confirmed that it has signed a deal with T Mobile to offer mobile services in the UK as it targets a formal launch of EasyMobile in March next year.
Sports," Auburn needs an upset. The Tigers are still stuck behind first place Southern California and second place Oklahoma in the Bowl Championship Series standings, heading into the final weekend before the national title game is decided."
World,Amnesty International says tens of thousands people still suffer appalling illnesses from one of the world #39;s worst industrial disasters that struck the central Indian city of Bhopal 20 years ago.
Sci/Tech," Scurvy wiped out nearly half of the colonists who established one of the first French settlements in North America 400 years ago, scientists confirmed on Monday."
Sci/Tech," UK scientists pronounced some genetically modified (GMO) crops harmless Monday but European Union experts demurred, declining to approve another new GMO product for the eighth time in a row."
World," The Postal Service expects to handle 20 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas, up slightly from last year, the agency said Monday."
Sci/Tech, A controversy over genetically modified (GMO) crops brewed in Britain Monday after a major government and industry backed study found no evidence they harmed the environment.
World," A suicide car bomber plowed into  policemen waiting to collect their salaries at a police station  west of Ramadi Monday, killing 12 people in the latest  insurgent attack on Iraq's beleaguered security forces.  At least 10 people were wounded in the blast, and 90 percent of  the casualties were policemen, said Nazar al Hiti, a doctor in  the town of Hit around 125 miles west of Baghdad, where the  dead and wounded were taken."
Sci/Tech," A robotic airplane called ScanEagle has done more than 1,000 hours of intelligence and reconnaissance work for the Marines in Iraq, its developers said."
Sci/Tech," The reason Brown International got into the business of guarding the president with a sophisticated radar command center is really quite simple, its officers say. Repairing televisions just wasn't paying enough."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Russian crew of the international space station successfully re docked a spaceship at a new port on the station Monday in preparation for two spacewalks early next year, Mission Control said."
Sports,"After his first test last week in Barcelona, Giancarlo Fisichella sat down to share his thoughts about his progress so far, and his first impressions of the Renault team."
Sci/Tech,"""Buckyball"" pioneer Sir Harry Kroto slams a UK University's plans to close its chemistry department. "
Business," President Bush on Monday nominated Carlos Gutierrez, a native of Cuba and now the chief executive officer of Kellogg Co."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Sony powered-on the much hyped  quot;Cell quot;-processor and used the opportunity to provide a few details about the chip.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba is getting support from four Hollywood studios for its next-generation DVD format which is expected to be used in players, recorders and other products that go on the market late in 2005."
Sports,"The Celtics come close again -- but ultimately lose 106-to-104 to the Miami Heat Sunday night. Paul Pierce missed one of two free throws with five seconds left that would have tied it for Boston, which lost its fourth straight."
Sci/Tech,"Malicious hackers have compromised The SCO Group's Web page twice in as many days, posting messages that appear to mock the company's claims to own parts of the Linux operating system."
Business,  The benchmark New York crude contract was little changed at  $49.44 a barrel early Monday after the Saudi Oil Minister Ali Al Nuaimi said the country will raise production capacity to 12.5 million barrels per day within a few years from 
Sci/Tech,"Four major motion picture studios will support the HD DVD videodisk format. New Line Cinema, Paramount, Universal and Warner Bros."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 29, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The open-source Firefox Web browser may be making inroads on Internet Explorer with some users, but Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,"The holiday shopping season is set to be a shoot- #39;em-up round in the video game industry, as its top players Nintendo and Sony go head to head by launching new and advanced hand-held machines."
Sports,"The Toronto Blue Jays baseball team will buy their home stadium, the SkyDome, from closely held Sportsco International for C\$25 million (\$21 million), team owner Rogers Communications Inc."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Southern California and Oklahoma are still the top teams in the Bowl Championship Series standings, while Auburn remained third and on the outside looking in at the national championship game with one week remaining in "
Sports,A youthful Pakistan cricket squad arrived in Perth Monday night bristling with confidence at the daunting task which confronts them in the upcoming Test series against Australia.
Sports,"ball compared to last year. His most crucial INT last Sunday came early in the. to all but end any chance of a comeback. Torry Holt (8 receptions, 90 yards)."
Sports,PITTSBURGH The trial for a troubled boxer charged with shooting his then-girlfriend after a traffic mishap has been delayed until next month.
Business," Stocks fell on Monday after Wal Mart  Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> recorded disappointing Thanksgiving sales,  hurting hopes for a strong holiday retail season."
Sci/Tech,"Visitors to SCO's website this morning were treated to a rare moment of corporate self-awareness after hackers apparently replaced an image linking to the undoubtedly scintillating ""Extending Legacy Applications and Databases to the Web and Wireless Devices with SCOx Web Services Substrate"" with a graphic bearing the rather more promising ""We own all your code - pay us all your money""\"
Business,Four major movie studios give support to Toshiba's HD DVD format.  Also: Sony gives details on new computer chip   hellip;.  Kazaa adds free internet phone calls to its repetoire   hellip;. and more.
Business,"Lucinda Antal, of Liverpool, England, right, tests lipstick shades on her hand at the Face store in New York Sunday Nov. 28, 2004, assissted by salesperson David Kalahiki."
Business,"As consumers start spending on Christmas, two brokerage houses raised their estimates on Apple Computer (AAPL) stock Monday to more than US\$77, predicting "
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 29, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - It must be tough being America #39;s nanny, especially when there #39;s so much real work to do."
Sci/Tech,Lycos Europe has released a special screensaver for Windows and the Mac OS platforms that will attack spam web pages. The screensaver Make Love No Spam will overload a variety of spam servers by flooding 
Sports,"Rogers Communications Inc. #39;s Toronto Blue Jays agreed to buy the SkyDome from Chicago, Illinois-based Sportsco International LP for C\$25 million (\$21.1 million), the team said in a press release."
Sports,"PARIS : French striker Thierry Henry, Brazilian Ronaldinho and Andriy Shevchenko of Ukraine were nominated for FIFA #39;s world player of the year award for 2004."
Sports," The Miami Heat are atop their division, own the best in conference record among teams in the East and have won twice as many games as they've lost."
World,"Rising power China moved Monday to expand its influence in a region long dominated by the United States, signing an accord with Southeast Asian nations aimed at creating the world #39;s largest free trade area by 2010 - sprawling "
World,"Chile #39;s government is to seek congressional approval to compensate more than 27,000 victims of political imprisonment and torture at the hands of the country #39;s rightwing military regime, which ruled from 1973 to 1990."
World," In a videotape aired Monday, Osama bin Laden's top lieutenant vowed to continue fighting the United States until Washington changed its policies."
Sports,"The Sporting News - The day after the colossal mess into which his team landed in Detroit, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle paused to say something most in attendance tolerated impatiently. Indiana was preparing to face Orlando, and Carlisle said unprovoked, ""It will be good to see Grant Hill. To me, he is an important athlete. He is a great guy, and to see him out there, it's great."""
World," The death toll from a blast in a north China coal mine rose to about 50  after more than 20 bodies were found, the Xinhua news agency said."
World," The United Nations must offer better protection to 25 million civilians displaced by conflicts from Sudan to Colombia, a report said on Friday."
Business,"Oil prices are inflated by as much as \$15 a barrel by fears of shortages and geopolitical issues in the Middle East, Ali Naimi, the Saudi oil minister, said on Monday."
Business,A BMW executive currently in charge of the company #39;s extensive South African operations is to become the third chairman and chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars within a year.
Sci/Tech,"Sony is not exactly going mega with the launch of its handheld gaming system named PSP on December 12. Instead, critics already fear that getting hand on one would be a very tough affair."
Sci/Tech,Haarlem (pts) - The Internet portal Lycos http://www.lycos-europe.com has developed a screensaver that endlessly requests data from sites that sell the goods and services mentioned in spam e-mail.
Sports,Among the many unique things proponents of professional golf like to point out is that the athletes who play the game for pay are different than those who toil in other sports because golf has no guaranteed contracts.
Business, President Bush #39;s choice of Kellogg chief executive Carlos Gutierrez as commerce secretary leaves the cereal and snack giant without the dynamic leader who has guided its remarkable turnaround.
Business,"Shares in a range of area retailers dipped Monday on disappointing Thanksgiving sales data from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. In addition, ShopperTrak, which tallies sales results from 30,000 stores nationwide, said "
Business,"Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) employees have got another email. This one went from their vice-chairman, Anil Ambani, on Monday seeking their support for both himself and elder brother and chairman Mukesh Ambani."
Business,"Five former employees of Dynegy Inc., El Paso Corp. and Reliant Energy Inc. were indicted on US charges of reporting bogus energy trades."
Business,Sovereign Bancorp Inc. on Monday said chief financial officer James D. Hogan will retire from the position after helping the northeastern regional bank grow dramatically through a succession of acquisitions and other financial deals.
Business,"Airbus, the European aircraft maker, is expected to receive approval within weeks from its shareholders, EADS and BAE Systems, to start marketing the planned A350 mid "
Business,Shares of China Automotive Systems Inc. more than doubled in value Monday after the company said it was chosen as the exclusive steering pump supplier for a vehicle made by SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co.
Business, UnitedHealth Group said Monday that it will acquire Definity Health Corp. of Minneapolis for  $300 million cash. Definity is best known for offering what are commonly called consumer driven health 
Business,"In the aftermath of its purchase of AT amp;T Wireless, Cingular Wireless is selling several sets of 10 megahertz wireless licenses to two different carriers."
Business,"BETHESDA, Md. The loss of an Intelsat satellite knocked out Internet access for many customers of Starband, a McLean-based provider of online access via satellite."
Business,"Iraq will owe Russia between US\$700 million (euro530 million) and US\$1 billion (euro750 million) after the bulk of its debt is forgiven under a deal with international creditors, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin was quoted as saying Monday."
Business,Some of the Wall Street brokerages on tap to report earnings next month might see better-than-expected results as a rebound in the stock market is expected to fuel performance within their equities businesses.
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif. A long-awaited microprocessor developed by IBM, Sony, and Toshiba will go into production next year and start appearing in video game consoles and high-definition T-Vs in 2006."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft said Sunday it #39;s looking into reports of a security screw-up in Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), a component of its most popular server software, including Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003."
Sci/Tech,"After a 23-minute flight from the Pirs docking port to the Zarya cargo module, Russian Salizhan Sharipov and American Leroy Chiao re-docked the Soyuz TMA-5 spaceship."
Sci/Tech,"MOUNT St. HELENS, Wash. - Three earthquakes ranging in magnitudes between 2.6 and 2.8 rattled Mount St. Helens Sunday evening and into Monday morning."
Sci/Tech,"Based on one Wall Street analyst #39;s findings, the popularity of Apple #39;s iPod is exceeding that of Sony #39;s Walkman during the 80 #39;s and 90 #39;s."
Sci/Tech,"A software upgrade caused some 40,000 computers to crash at the UK government #39;s Department for Work and Pensions last week. The crash of the Windows-based systems took most of the department #39;s computers offline for five working days."
Sci/Tech,"With Microsoft spending most of its upgrade development time on Windows XP, it was only time before they announced plans to stop updating Windows 2000."
Sci/Tech,Internet portal Lycos has made a screensaver that endlessly requests data from sites that sell the goods and services mentioned in spam e-mail.
Sports,Sebastien Sainsbury is back in the running to take over Leeds just over a fortnight after being told by chairman Gerald Krasner his bid was dead in the water.
Sports,"Kiwis cling on as Aussies go for the jugular 11 29 2004, 09:02 ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov 29 (AFP)   New Zealand kept an eye on the weather to save them as they frustrated Australia #39;s efforts to wrap up another fast tracked victory in the second "
Sports,"The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to buy SkyDome, the team #39;s ballpark, for about \$21.24 million. The 50,000-seat stadium, which opened in 1989, cost about \$375 million to construct and was mostly funded by taxpayers."
Sports,"com. With less than one week to go until the release of the final BCS standings, USC and Oklahoma are all but assured of going to the Orange Bowl if they both win their final games Saturday "
Sports,Cleveland Browns linebacker Andra Davis will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee during Sunday #39;s loss against the Cincinnati Bengals.
World,"CHENJIASHAN MINE, China : The death toll from a blast in a north China coal mine rose to 50 after more than 20 bodies were found as hopes of finding alive another 116 trapped workers all but vanished."
World,George W. Bush is a product of the Wild West myth. He sees himself as the fast-drawing sheriff who kills the bad guys and maintains order in town.
World,"ELISTA, Nov. 29. - The Dalai Lama, smiling modestly at his admirers, began his first visit to Russias Buddhists today after Moscow abruptly reversed its refusal to grant the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader entry."
World,"Diplomats from countries that have signed a treaty banning land-mine use, production, stockpiling, and transfer are assessing the accord #39;s impact at a conference in Nairobi."
World, Former Spanish prime minister Jose Maria Aznar rejected the idea that the Madrid train bombings stemmed from his backing for the war in Iraq and told a parliamentary inquiry into the attacks that terrorist groups were inextricably linked.
Sports," Virginia moved into The Associated Press' men's college basketball Top 25 Monday, giving the Atlantic Coast Conference a record tying seven teams in the poll."
World," Former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar said Islamic militants tried to use the Madrid train bombings to oust the pro U.S. ruling party from power in Spain, but not because of its support for the Iraq war."
Sports," Stanford football coach Buddy Teevens was fired after three straight losing seasons, an athletic department source said Monday on condition of anonymity."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with backup catcher Doug Mirabelli, who would become the first of the World Series champions' 16 free agents to re sign."
Sports, The Atlanta Falcons Monday signed Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler to a six year contract extension.
Sports," Five time American League batting champion Wade Boggs, two time NL batting champ Willie McGee and former Cy Young Award winner Jack McDowell are among 12 first year candidates on the 2005 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot."
Sports, Barbara Zemann is a banker by trade. Now she's the first female to play for an Austrian men's hockey team.
Sports," COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Five-time American  League batting champion Wade Boggs, two-time NL batting champ  Willie McGee and former Cy Young Award winner Jack McDowell are  among 12 first-year candidates on the 2005 Baseball Hall of  Fame ballot."
Sports," PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Southern California and  Oklahoma are still the top teams in the Bowl Championship  Series standings, while Auburn remained third and on the  outside looking in at the national championship game with one  week remaining in the regular season."
Sports," After much speculation, the  Chicago Bears officially signed quarterback Jeff George to a  one year contract on Monday."
Sports," TEMPE, Ariz. (Sports Network) - The Arizona Cardinals will  have a new look in their backfield for this Sunday's game  against Detroit because running back Emmitt Smith is sidelined  with a sprained toe and rookie John Navarre will start at  quarterback."
Sports," PORTLAND, Ore. (Sports Network) - Olympic medalists Justin  Gatlin and Joanna Hayes Monday were named the winners of the  2004 Jesse Owens Awards by USA Track   Field."
World," Nearly a month after John Kerry conceded Ohio to President Bush, complaints and challenges about the balloting are mounting as activists including the Rev. Jesse Jackson demand closer scrutiny to ensure the votes are being counted on the up and up."
World," Former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar  said Islamic militants tried to use the Madrid train bombings  to oust the pro U.S. ruling party from power in Spain, but not  because of its support for the Iraq war."
World," Outgoing Ukrainian President  Leonid Kuchma, bowing to mass street protests and international  pressure, on Monday backed a new presidential election to end a  crisis that is tearing the nation apart."
World, Al Qaeda's deputy leader Ayman al Zawahri  said in a videotape broadcast Monday al Qaeda would continue to  attack the United States until Washington changed its policies  toward the Muslim world.
Business,Crude oil futures rose to within a quarter of \$50 a barrel Monday after a gas leak shut down a North Sea oil production platform and as traders weighed concerns about heating oil supplies against the fact that temperatures have been mild in recent weeks.
Business,"A New York judge throws out legal cases against more than 30 firms, accused of having aided the apartheid-era South African Government."
Sports, Ken Read says the battle between Bode Miller and Hermann Maier for Alpine skiing World Cup supremacy represents one of the sporting worlds great rivalries.
Sports," The long awaited clash between the Barbarians and the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday has been given a huge shot in the arm with the news that the Springboks have given the world #39;s best rugby player, flanker Schalk Burger, permission to play "
Sports,The Toronto Blue Jays are buying the stadium they #39;ve been playing in for 16 years. The baseball team announced Monday it has reached an agreement to purchase the SkyDome from Sportsco International.
Sports,"Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Falcons Monday signed Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler to a six-year contract extension."
Sports,"Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers placed forward/center Scott Williams on the injured list with patella tendinitis in his left knee."
World,"While it is risky to predict how the justices will decide, some expressed skepticism today about the case."
Sports,"The ACC is close to finalizing a deal that would send Virginia to the Dec. 28 Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., where they would likely play Oklahoma State."
Business,"Plus, few defectors in the wireless war, and Overstock's locked and loaded."
Business,"UnitedHealth Group buys Definity Health, which offers consumer-driven options."
Business,When was the last time a consumer cyclical stock in the auto and truck parts segment soared over 100 in a single day? Today. China Automotive Systems (Nasdaq: CAAS) announced today that its 51 
Business,Univision Television Group dropped a suit seeking to stop Nielsen Media Research Inc. from using a new television ratings system in Los Angeles that Univision said undercounts Hispanic viewers.
Business,"Russia will slash at least \$9.5 billion of Iraq #39;s debt to Moscow, Interfax news agency reported Monday. Iraq #39;s debt to Russia will be reduced to \$700 million to \$1 billion "
Business,"Jeff Hwang is back from a car show with three investment ideas, presented in a two-part series."
Sci/Tech,"A closely watched trial that could have far-reaching implications for the person-to-person (P2P) industry has gotten underway in Australia, where the entertainment industry is seeking to prove "
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp. (6502.T: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it had won support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from four Hollywood studios, advancing "
World,"<p></p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Pakistani President PervezMusharraf said on Monday there were prospects for resolving alldisputes with India, including over Kashmir, through peacetalks now under way.</p>"
Business,The Apprentice candidates get caffeinated and catty and make the cola wars look like tea time.
World,"A close ally of President Jacques Chirac was appointed Monday to head France #39;s powerful Finance Ministry, in a signal the French President has no intention of serving as lame duck "
Sci/Tech,This weeks Wi-Fi Planet Conference and Expo will highlight the increasing variety and sophistication of WLAN technology for the enterprise.
Sci/Tech,"The change to flash memory from DRAM (dynamic RAM) for PalmOne's new Treo 650 smart phone appears to have had the unintended consequence of reducing the amount of memory that is actually available to users. As a result, PalmOne plans to offer a free 128MB expansion card to Treo 650 purchasers to get around the problem, the company said Monday."
Business,"SBC Communications Inc., the second-biggest US local telephone company, was warned by the top communications regulator against using tariffs on Internet phone calls to hamper competition."
Sports,"Catcher Gary Bennett agreed Monday to a one-year contract with the Washington-bound Expos. Bennett, 32, fulfills the team #39;s need for a backup to Brian Schneider."
Sports,"Another week in the NFL and, as has been the case lately, another week of quarterback roulette. As anticipated, three-year veteran Chad Hutchinson will start Sunday for the Chicago Bears "
Sports,"The Green Bay Packers finally have the St. Louis Rams right where they want them: at Lambeau Field, on grass, in freezing weather."
World,"Nine months after 191 people were killed by radical Islamists in the Madrid train bombings, a right-wing conspiracy theory which claims the Basque separatist group Eta must have been involved is beginning to take root."
Sci/Tech,"Sharman Networks, distributor of the software behind popular peer-to-peer service Kazaa, went on trial in Australia today, in the latest copyright battle between the music industry and file-sharing service providers."
Business," Canada #39;s current account surplus showed the first drop in almost two years in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said Monday."
Sci/Tech,The crew of the international space station has successfully re-docked a spaceship at a new port. Today #39;s maneuver is in preparation for two upcoming spacewalks.
Sports," FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Falcons  Monday signed Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler to a six-year  contract extension."
Business," President Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban born CEO of Kellogg Co , as his nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a Hispanic for a second term Cabinet."
Business," General Motors Corp.  and Ford Motor Co.  are expected to announce further cuts in vehicle production levels this week as they move to trim inventories of unsold cars and trucks following weak sales, analysts said."
Business," Red hot oil prices during 2004, stoked by a surge in global demand and worries about disruptions to supplies, are not harming world economic growth, Saudi Arabia's oil minister Ali al Nuaimi insisted."
Business, Oil prices rose Monday as a gas leak  closed a large Norwegian North Sea oil field and the threat of  a colder than normal U.S. winter fueled worries about low  heating oil stocks.
Business," Blue chip stocks fell slightly on  Monday after No. 1 retailer Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>  reported lower than expected Thanksgiving sales, while  technology shares were lifted by a rally in Apple Computer Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AAPL.O</A>."
Business," Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings  Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WSH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WSH.N</A> on Monday said it hired a top executive from  embattled rival Marsh   McLennan Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>."
Business," Shares of Bombardier Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDb.TO</A>  fell 4 percent to a year low on Monday, one day after a fatal  crash involving one of its business jets."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt took a nosedive on  Monday as the breaking of key technical levels added momentum  to an early burst of speculative selling.
Business,"Sharp falls on the currency markets have not jolted Washington's commitment to a strong dollar, the Treasury says."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) shares fell 3 percent early Monday after the world #39;s biggest retailer cut its November sales forecast, casting a shadow over hopes for a bumper holiday shopping season."
Business,"VIENTIANE, Laos South Korea and Singapore have concluded a free trade agreement at a regional summit meeting in Laos, the South Korean government announced on Monday."
Business,"Russia hopes to repay early \$10 billion or more in debts to the Paris Club of sovereign lenders and the IMF next year, a Finance Ministry source told Reuters on Monday."
Sci/Tech," A long awaited microprocessor developed by IBM Corp., Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high definition TVs and home servers in 2006, the companies said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"A sudden, measurable decline in market share in any product over the course of a few months says something, even if that product is one whose producer still holds about 90 of the market in question."
Sci/Tech,The crew of the International Space Station Monday repositioned their Soyuz rescue capsule to clear the way for two space walks planned in the coming weeks.
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to address customer complaints about the Treo 650 #39;s memory capacity, handheld maker PalmOne will provide a software update for the smart phone #39;s memory."
Sci/Tech,"com November 29, 2004, 1:22 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon."
Sports,"Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho and Andrei Shevchenko are set to fight it out for the honour of being named as the FIFA World Player of the Year next month."
Sports,"Three into two rarely goes. Graeme Souness has done his best to test that theory by playing Alan Shearer, Craig Bellamy and Patrick Kluivert together, but the striking situation at Newcastle has only reinforced that adage."
Sports,Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer says captain Inzamam-ul-Haq #39;s young side will rely on talent to overcome inexperience in the upcoming three-test series against Australia.
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with backup catcher Doug Mirabelli, who would become the first of the World Series champions #39; 16 free agents to re-sign."
Sci/Tech," Google has developed an add on for the desktop search tool it unveiled last month. Called gdSuite, it gives its search function a Windows like interface, Gartner research director Allen Weiner tells NewsFactor."
Sci/Tech," It is a race that echoes the Beta versus VHS format competition of the 1980s. Only this time the technology is high definition DVDs, and the stakes are even higher."
Sci/Tech, This week #8217;s Wi Fi Planet Conference and Expo will highlight the increasing variety and sophistication of WLAN technology for the enterprise.
Sci/Tech," After 13 years, the Free Software Foundation will update the GPL, and the to do list is a long one."
Sci/Tech," A routine software upgrade of Microsoft based desktop computers led to the crash of around 40,000 machines at the UK government's Department for Work and Pensions last week."
Sci/Tech," Three top 10 PC manufacturers     IBM (NYSE: IBM), Hewlett Packard and one unnamed company    may abandon the market in the next three years as consolidation takes hold, according to recent research from Gartner."
Sci/Tech," Brain scans show that the brains of people who are lying look very different from those of people who are telling the truth, U.S. researchers said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Tiny air born particles released by burning fossil fuels are reducing the average human life span across Europe and North America by eight months, a leading research body said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Next Fourth of July, NASA will slam a heavy probe the size of a garbage can    into a comet, purposely carving a football field sized crater for inspection.    As for nbsp;what exactly nbsp;will happen, nbsp;however, nobody really knows."
Sci/Tech, A University of Alabama scientist and other researchers have found coral growing at extreme depths in the Gulf of Mexico  #151; on several ships sunk during World War II by Nazi submarines.
Sci/Tech, The tenth crew of the  International Space Station (ISS) made a short spaceflight early Monday to move a Russian lifeboat  to a new docking port and prepare the station for a pair of upcoming spacewalks.
World," Sudan decided to postpone a decision  to expel the country heads of two British aid agencies on  Monday, citing administrative difficulties and humanitarian  grounds, the state minister for humanitarian affairs said."
Sci/Tech,"After many years under the rule of the corrupted government there is a new  hope for Ukraine: the new presidential elections. Among 28 candidates the   2 primary are the opposition candidate Victor Yushchenko (reformer which   served as the Prime Minister in the past and was allegedly poisoned 1 month  before the first tour of the elections) and the government's candidate Victor  Yanukovich (twice convicted in the past of rape and organized robbery,   currently serving as the Prime Minister, having strong ties with mafia clans   and holding in iron fist authorities across Ukraine). "
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A>, Sony Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6758.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6758.T</A> and  Toshiba Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6502.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6502.T</A> on Monday revealed their plans for the  powerful new ""Cell"" processor the three are jointly producing  to run next generation computers, game consoles and  televisions."
Sci/Tech," Toshiba Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6502.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6502.T</A> on Monday said it  had won support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from four  Hollywood studios, advancing its cause in the battle for the  next generation DVD."
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SUNW.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SUNW.O</A>  has agreed to acquire closely held SevenSpace Inc., adding to  Sun's managed services offerings, the network computer maker  said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Mark your calendar. On Tuesday, Dec. 7th, about an hour before sunrise, the crescent Moon will eclipse Jupiter."
Business,Stocks finished mixed in a volatile session Monday as investors worried that the continued fall of the US dollar would spur inflation and hurt the overall economy.
Sci/Tech,"Malicious hackers have compromised The SCO Group #39;s Web page twice in as many days, posting messages that appear to mock the company #39;s claims to own parts of the Linux operating system."
Sports,"AKE LOUISE, Alberta - World Cup leader Bode Miller gave up one-hundredth of a second through the first interval yesterday then stormed through a 2-mile downhill course to win by nearly a full second."
World,Thailand called for a global fund to finance landmine removal and aid for victims Monday at the first five-year review of the international treaty to ban landmines.
Sci/Tech,\\It turns out that the only prediction I made in 2004 isn't going to come true.\\I bet  that Dell would ship a version of Linux.  I doubt they will now.\Honestly they seemed like the leading candidate considering their entry into the\MP3 market at the time.\\I still think that sooner or later someone is going to pull their head out of\the sand and realize how amazing Linux could be as a desktop.  All they have to\do is turn the OS into an appliance and bundle Open Office.  You'll then have a\niche somewhere between OSX and Windows.\\There are still some fatal flaws here.  You can't go into Walmart and buy\software for Linux. Maybe this is the nail in the coffin.  I don't know.  Maybe\it will  ...\\
Sci/Tech,PalmOne plans to offer a free 128MB expansion card to Treo 650 owners because a new file system used for the handheld actually offers less memory for data storage than was available on the older Treo 600.
Sci/Tech,"The Identity Cards Bill, published today, seeks to create by 2010 a system of ID cards with embedded chips that carry personal information and biometric identifiers."
Sci/Tech,"John Swainson, named CEO-elect of Computer Associates last week, spoke with Computerworld about his new job, the future of CA World, his review of CA management products and ethics reforms."
Sci/Tech,"While many high-tech firms scored well in a new study of how they treat customers online, more than a third of the surveyed companies still share personal data without permission."
Sci/Tech,"Security specialists are now in great demand, thanks to a boom in malicious attacks on computer systems by hackers and viruses, and an array of new communications technologies that carry new security risks."
Sci/Tech,Hackers compromised The SCO Group's Web page today and yesterday and posted messages apparently mocking the company's claims that it owns parts of the Linux operating system.
Sci/Tech,The failure of the Intelsat Americas-7 communications satellite yesterday knocked out broadband services supplied by StarBand Communications Inc.
Sci/Tech,Top executives from the two companies plan to host a press conference and webcast in late December or January as part of a monthlong interoperability webcast series put on by Microsoft.
Sci/Tech,"Dan Agronow, vice president of technology at The Weather Channel Interactive Inc., answers readers' questions about new job opportunities and skills development."
Sci/Tech,"As many as 80,000 civil servants at the U.K.'s Department of Work and Pensions had to deal with what is being described as the biggest computer crash in government history on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Kilpsch's \$100 ProMedia Ultra 2.0 speakers put desktop-quality sound in a package you can lug around.
Business,"ZURICH: The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of WTO has authorised seven countries, including India, to impose trade sanctions up to \$150 million on the United States for its non-compliance with the WTO ruling that found the US Byrd Amendment on anti-dumping "
Sci/Tech,"SCO, the ever-popular Unix company, has come under attack from hackers once again. This time they have replaced the front page of SCO #39;s Web site with their own version that parodies SCO #39;s legal battles over Linux."
Sports," After years of battling for supremacy in the Big East, Miami and Virginia Tech will now do the same in the Atlantic Conference Coast."
World,"NAIROBI : Much has been done to rid the world of landmines since a ban was born in 1997, but major challenges, many of them financial, must be overcome to wipe the devices off the planet, a conference in Nairobi heard."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Search's Slurp and How to Write for It\\As the world's second most popular search tool, Yahoo moves a tremendous amount of traffic and is a very credible alternative to Google. Yahoo receives over 2.76 billion page views per day from hundreds of millions of unique users. It boasts over ..."
Sci/Tech,Dark Side of Kazaa and Other P2P File Sharing Programs\\P2P file sharing programs are free. Period. But there are P2P scam sites out there that want you to pay them instead. P2P scam sites are rogue companies that have set up shop to fleece unsuspecting music downloaders looking for file ...
Sci/Tech,"Reviewing the iMac G5, Steve Rea writes for TechNY.com,  #147;Apple has created a small, powerful, aesthetically appealing, innovated, creative, workable, user friendly, attractive, reliable computer that everyone can use. The ultimate Internet machine. The ultimate music machine. The ultimate graphics machine. The ultimate computing machine. #148; Nov 29"
Business," America has not changed its strong dollar policy and still expects China to make its own currency more flexible, a Treasury official said on Monday, shrugging off comments from Beijing that had jolted markets."
Business,"President Bush announced Monday the nomination of Kellogg Co. Chairman and CEO Carlos Gutierrez to be secretary of Commerce, calling him  quot;an experienced manager and an innovative "
Business," The holiday selling season got off to a strong start this weekend, which means...actually, it may not mean anything at all."
Business,"FROM today, almost 75 per cent of Singapore #39;s domestic exports to South Korea, which amount to more than \$3 billion, will enjoy immediate tariff elimination."
Business,"Royal Group Technologies Ltd. fired Chairman Vic De Zen and Chief Executive Douglas Dunsmuir, targets of a police probe, after finding they failed to disclose their interest in a parcel of land sold to the company in 1998."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Three top Hollywood studios are throwing their considerable weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of high-definition DV-Ds, citing in part the need to stem rampant piracy."
Sports," Talent was never Jeff George's problem. His personality, well, that's a different story."
Sports,Leeds refused to let the latest off-field drama overshadow their performance as they made Rotherham appear relegation certainties after handing Ronnie Moores side a first-half lesson at Millmoor.
Sports,"Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - It looks like West Virginia will be headed to the Gator Bowl, again. Following consecutive losses that dropped them out of the national rankings, the Mountaineers (8-3, 4 "
Sports, Catcher Doug Mirabelli reportedly is the first of 16 free agents to re sign with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.
Sports, Tennessee kept its promise. The 15th ranked Volunteers pledged after losing 34 10 to Auburn in October that they would face the Tigers again in the Southeastern Conference championship. And the Vols will on Saturday in the Georgia Dome.
World,"The 35 countries of the United Nations nuclear agency board, including the United States, passed a long-awaited resolution today welcoming Iran #39;s total freeze of a sensitive part of its nuclear program."
World,"New Delhi, Nov. 29: Amnesty International, Greenpeace and other non-governmental organisations are working towards establishing a legal framework to make multinational corporations more accountable to peoples needs."
World,"  In his long career at NBC, Tom Brokaw has covered some of the remarkable events and extraordinary figures who have shaped the last quarter century."
Business,"US President George W. Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez as his new commerce secretary to succeed Donald Evans, who announced his resignation shortly after Bush won reelection early this month."
Business,"BEIJING, NOVEMBER 29: Chinas central bank slammed speculators in the foreign exchange market on Monday, saying those pouring money into the yuan currency in search of profits could undermine efforts to make it more flexible."
Sci/Tech,"The music industry on Monday launched a test case against Kazaa, one of the world #39;s largest file-sharing websites, in a bid to stem rampant internet piracy."
Sports,"It just had to be. After a year in which the Russian women had taken the grand slam circuit by storm (three out of four major championships is a decent enough result for any nation), they rounded off their "
Sports,Martin McIntosh finally brought an end to Rotherhams season-long humiliation as Leeds were embarrassed by a side who had previously failed to win a Coca-Cola Championship game this season.
Sports," Free agent catcher Gary Bennett agreed Monday to a one year contract worth  $750,000 US with the Washington bound Expos."
World,Rescue teams are confident of saving most surviving whales from a pod beached off Tasmania #39;s east coast - the second mass stranding in Tasmanian waters in 24 hours.
World,"Former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar said Islamic militants tried to use the Madrid train bombings to oust the pro-US ruling party from power in Spain, but not because of its support for the Iraq war."
Business," Though U.S. consumers spent the weekend setting records at brick and mortar stores for Black Friday, they returned to work on Monday to set ""Blue Monday"" shopping records online."
Business,"Univision Communications Inc. said Monday it dropped a lawsuit against Nielsen Media Research Inc. over the firm's new TV rating system, which the Spanish-language broadcaster claimed miscounts its viewers."
Business,"Kellogg Co., the nation #39;s largest cereal maker, appointed a board member with decades of branding experience to succeed chairman and chief executive Carlos Gutierrez, a dynamic leader who guided the maker of Pop-Tarts, Frosted Flakes and Cheeze-It "
Business,"Shares in Wal-Mart fell more than three per cent in New York on Monday, after the giant discount retailer cut its forecast for November same-store sales "
Business," Red hot oil prices during 2004, stoked by a surge in global demand and worries about disruptions to supplies, are not harming world economic growth, Saudi Arabia #39;s oil minister Ali al Nuaimi insisted."
Business,"The WTO gave the go-ahead to countries in Europe and elsewhere to impose punitive duties on US exports. The United States has failed to repeal a trade law that protects the US Steel industry, according to WTO."
Business,"An Ontario court approved Deutsche Bank AG #39;s (DBKGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) bailout plan for Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday, a bid that serves as "
Business,"Russia could make early repayment next year of up to \$10bn worth of its \$48bn of foreign debt to the Paris Club of sovereign lenders, Alexei Kudrin, finance minister, announced on Monday."
Business,TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. said Monday that it is cutting about 200 jobs as part of a plan to save \$18 million per year by restructuring its optoelectronics business.
Business,The University of Rochester #39;s costly effort to reap billions of dollars in royalties from a new class of  quot;super aspirin quot; ran into a dead end Monday.
Sci/Tech,Sony revealed new details Monday on the chip that will power the next version of its PlayStation video game machine and said development is on track to deliver products based on the chip next year.
Sci/Tech,A gut reaction to news that hackers broke into The SCO Group #39;s Web site and mocked its claims to own parts of the Linux operating system might be a feeling that SCO brought it on itself by trying to constrain the open source movement through its legal 
Sci/Tech,"Sun has agreed to purchase Ashburn, Va., IT services company SevenSpace, the companies announced Monday. With the purchase, Sun takes a further step away from its traditional focus on supporting only its Solaris "
Sci/Tech,"Those buzzing hordes of cicadas that come up from underground every 13 or 17 years may be a nuisance for people, but for birds and small animals they are an all-you-can-eat buffet."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and Sun (Quote, Chart) are scheduled to talk about their platform compatibility, spokespersons with both companies said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe launched a free screensaver that deliberately clogs spam servers. The  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; screensaver, available in both Mac and PC formats, sends HTTP requests to a list of servers that Lycos "
Sci/Tech,"Reg review Some market watchers say that mobile phones will eventually supersede standalone MP3 players. Creative #39;s latest device certainly anticipates such a move, in design if not functionality."
Sports,"THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL Association refused to break cover yesterday and reveal the identity of the man who will succeed Berti Vogts, even though there was a clamour to claim that Walter Smith has the job all tied up."
Sports,"Adelaide, November 29: Australia set New Zealand 464 to win then ripped through the touring sides top order to leave the Kiwis struggling on 149 for five at the close of the fourth days play in the second test on Monday."
Sports,Six Clemson players and six South Carolina players were suspended one game by their conferences on Monday for participating in a brawl during a game between the in-state rivals on Nov. 20.
Business," Blue chips ended lower on Monday,  under pressure from disappointing Thanksgiving sales from No. 1  retailer Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, while tech stocks drew  support from Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AAPL.O</A> and drove the Nasdaq  to its highest close in 10 months."
World,"Brazil racked up its biggest trade surplus in history last year, but the country's export boom of everything from soybeans to automobiles is expected to ease in 2005."
World, Authorities in Central China are holding out little hope of finding alive the 116 men trapped in a coal mine in Shaanxi province.
World,"Myanmar #39;s military rulers should end the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and allow her National League for Democracy to operate, the US State Department said."
Business," President Bush on Monday chose  Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban born CEO of Kellogg Co, as his  nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a  Hispanic for a second term Cabinet."
Business,Looking for independent stock research with results?  Fredhager.com portfolio B was up 187 #37; in 2003.  Hager is setting the pace for performance again in 2004.
Business, Federal prosecutors on Monday charged  five former natural gas traders with reporting fake prices to  industry publications in a bid to manipulate commodity prices.
Business," Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings  Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WSH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WSH.N</A> on Monday said it hired a top executive from  embattled rival Marsh   McLennan Cos. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A>"
Business,"Crude oil in New York rose for a fifth session as a gas leak closed two North Sea oil platforms, causing the shutdown of 205,000 barrels a day of production."
Business,Merck said Monday that its board had adopted a plan that would pay hefty severance packages to about 230 employees if the company were acquired or a proxy fight ended in the board being replaced.
Business,Federal prosecutors on Monday charged five former natural gas traders with reporting fake prices to industry publications in a bid to manipulate commodity prices.
Business,"NEW YORK : US stocks closed mixed as a warning over November sales from retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc cast a shadow over Wall Street, sparking fears that Christmas shoppers might spend less than expected."
Business,"US President George W Bush #39;s administration supported a  quot;strong (US) dollar quot; while trusting the market to set its value, Treasury Department spokesman Tony Fratto said today."
Sci/Tech,"Sony, IBM and Toshiba on Monday disclosed some of the first details of their Cell chip, jointly developed by the three companies, that will form the basis of the next generation of PlayStation game consoles."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems today made a somewhat unusual move by acquiring a small software outsourcing firm - SevenSpace. Sun is looking to have SevenSpace operate as part of its managed services business.
Sports," Delonte West of the Boston Celtics is sidelined indefinitely because of a broken right hand. West, 21, suffered the injury during the second quarter of Sunday #39;s 106 104 setback at Miami."
World,The UN secretary general chooses his new chief of staff to help reform the world body at a difficult stage.
Business,WASHINGTON: President George W. Bush on Monday nominated the Cuban-born chief executive of the food giant Kellogg to serve as commerce secretary and to promote US business at a time  quot;of historic opportunity for our changing economy.
Business,"US retailers are expected to post modest November sales this week, with No. 1 retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) already cutting its holiday "
World,An Indonesian woman swept to sea by the tsunami is rescued by a passing ship after five days adrift.
World,"Votes this month could mark advances in the Middle East, but history shows that democracy requires time, commitment."
Sports,"Claims that Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric fell out with former manager Harry Redknapp over the money paid to agents involved in transfers were denied yesterday by Jim Smith, Redknapp #39;s assistant."
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has narrowly survived three parliamentary no-confidence votes sponsored by left-wing and religious opposition parties over deepening poverty in Israel.
World,"Burma #39;s opposition party says its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has had her house arrest extended for another 12 months until September next year."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   U.S. President George W. Bush will ask for Canadian help in Afghanistan and Iraq when he arrives on Parliament Hill on Tuesday and sources say he'll get it   eventually.
Sci/Tech,"""Hazmat:Hotzone"" is a networked multiplayer simulation that trains first responders to a terrorist attack."
Business," The US dollar was little changed against the euro on Monday, after it slumped to a historic low against the European currency at the end of last week, as the markets awaited the release of fresh US economic data in the coming week."
Business,"Shares of clothing retailer Hot Topic (HOTT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell nearly 10 percent in extended-hours trading on Monday after it cut its fourth-quarter earnings forecast, citing lackluster sales of accessories."
Business,HONG KONG Traders on Monday decreased bets that the yuan would be allowed to strengthen after Prime Minister Wen Jiabao of China said increasing speculation in the currency would delay an easing of its fixed exchange rate to the US dollar.
World," President Bush picked Carlos Gutierrez, the chief executive officer of cereal giant Kellogg Co., as commerce secretary Monday, working to build a new economic team to help sell second term overhauls of Social Security and the tax code."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Monday expanded its growing managed services business with an agreement to acquire SevenSpace, a small managed services company based in Ashburn, Va."
Sports," TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Florida State and West  Virginia will meet in the Gator Bowl on New Year's Day."
World, Cuba released three imprisoned  dissidents on health grounds on Monday in what opposition  activists called a bid to end a diplomatic standoff with the  European Union.
World,The return of noted reformer Nabil Amr to Palestinian politics comes at a crucial juncture.
Sci/Tech,LTO (linear tape open)-based drives are invigorating the tape storage market. New third-generation LTO drives from Certance and IBM are powering the trend.
Business,"JEDDAH, 30 November 2004 - Saudi Arabia plans to raise its oil production capacity to 12.5 million barrels per day from the current 11 million bpd over the next few years, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Ali Al-Naimi said yesterday."
World, U.N. Secretary General Kofi  Annan on Monday chose the head of a high profile U.N. agency as  his new chief of staff to help institute reforms and combat  allegations of scandals.
Sports,"After signing a new six-year contract worth about \$26 million, the Pro Bowl tight end caught the winning touchdown pass for the Atlanta Falcons in a victory over New Orleans."
World,"The deal signed at the annual Association of South East Nations (Asean) summit in Laos commits most of the countries to lower tariffs on goods by 2010, with an extension to 2015 for four "
Sports, Police believe they know the identity of the man who threw a chair in a brawl between players and fans during the Indiana Detroit game on Nov. 19.
Sports," Catcher Damian Miller's  #36;8.75 million, three year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers was finalized Monday after team doctors allayed concerns over his health."
Business,"Facing increasing budget pressures, the US Air Force is considering asking rivals Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Lockheed Martin Corp."
Business,"Says that amount would have been earned for the first 9 months of 2004, before AT amp;T purchase. LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Cingular Wireless would have posted a net profit of \$650 million for the first nine months "
Sports, The 14 year old son of NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol was presumed dead Monday after a fiery jet crash that killed two crewmen and left the injured executive and another of his sons begging bystanders for help.
Sports,El-Hadji Diouf is expected to receive a three-match ban for spitting in Arjan de Zeeuw #39;s face during Bolton #39;s Premiership match against Portsmouth on Saturday.
Sports,Australia #39;s coach John Buchanan was forced to defend his captain Ricky Ponting #39;s decision to delay his declaration until four overs after lunch on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.
Sports,Saturday night #39;s super featherweight title bout between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is sure to be 2004 #39;s fight of the year and will be included among 
Sports,"British rowing looks set to lose the services of two of its Olympic champions in the space of 24 hours. Today Matthew Pinsent, who has won four Olympic gold medals, is expected to announce his retirement."
Sports,"  The delayed decision on a planned  $440 million baseball stadium to house the Washington Nationals appeared close to the necessary seven votes Monday, with District of Columbia Council Chair Linda W. Cropp pledging not to stand in the way."
World, Cuba ended a diplomatic deadlock with  eight European Union nations on Monday in response to proposals  by EU officials to stop inviting dissidents to National Day  receptions in Havana.
World,The Bush administration says the new International Atomic Energy Agency resolution on Iran shows that Tehran is increasingly isolated over its nuclear program.
World,"The United Nations has revealed that the son of the secretary general, Kofi Annan, worked for a company being investigated in the Iraqi oil-for-food scandal for four years longer than he first admitted."
World," The U.N. nuclear agency agreed Monday on a plan for policing Iran's nuclear programs designed to avoid a showdown at the United Nations. But Iran's representative immediately raised questions about the wording of the pact, and the United States said it retained the right to take the case to the U.N. Security Council on its own."
World, The resignation of disgraced Fiji Vice President Ratu Jope Seniloli failed to quell anger among opposition leaders and the military over his surprise release from prison after serving just three months of a four year jail term for his role in a failed 2000 coup.
Business,"ORRVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The JM Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) today announced several actions to refine its portfolio and improve its cost base as well as service levels in support of its long- term strategy."
Sports," BATON ROUGE, La. (Sports Network) - LSU has named Les Miles  its new head football coach, replacing Nick Saban."
Sports," SALT LAKE CITY (Sports Network) - Utah standout quarterback  Alex Smith has apparently decided to take his skills to the  next level, opting to skip his senior season and enter April's  NFL Draft."
Sci/Tech,com. IBM on Monday unveiled a technology lab for customers looking to test the company #39;s products for managing computer resources based on business demands.
Sci/Tech,Staff at the United Kingdom #39;s Department for Work and Pensions were unable to use their PCs this week after a routine software upgrade knocked out 80 percent of the computers in the sprawling department.
Sports,JONAY HERNANDEZ fears Dundee striker Steve Lovell could be set to follow Nacho Novo out of Dens Park. Lovell continued his impressive start to the season by shaking off a virus to bag a double 
World, Egyptian American sociologist and human rights activist Saad Eddin Ibrahim said he is planning to stand in the process to elect Egypt's next president that kicks off in May.
World," Britain's Prince William went fox hunting, six weeks before the controversial centuries old bloodsport is to be banned forever, a spokeswoman said."
World,A senior leader of the Islamic militant group Hamas says his organization will not stand in the way of an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement if it is fair for the Palestinians.
Business,"SALINAS, Calif. -- The JM Smucker Co. announced Monday that it will close its Salinas facility by the end of 2005. The closure is the result of restructuring of operations, company officials said."
Sci/Tech,"com November 29, 2004, 4:35 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
World,"The Myanmar government has extended for a third time the house arrest of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the BBC said Monday. U Lwin, a spokesman for Aung #39;s National League "
Business,Harmony #39;s bid to create the world #39;s biggest gold miner suffered a blow yesterday when the first part of its offer for South African rival Gold Fields received a lukewarm reception from shareholders.
Business,"America has not changed its strong dollar policy and still expects China to make its own currency more flexible, a Treasury official said on Monday, shrugging off comments from Beijing that had jolted markets."
Business," Shares in Bombardier Inc. fell to new lows Monday, partly due to the crash of another of its jets on Sunday, the third fatal crash of a Bombardier aircraft in two months."
World," A suicide car bomber plowed into policemen waiting to collect their salaries at a police station west of Ramadi Monday, killing 12 people in the latest insurgent attack on Iraq's beleaguered security forces."
Sci/Tech," After months of momentum for Blu ray, HD DVD has shot back with a big gain   studio support. Toshiba Corp., which has been developing the HD DVD format, announced it has lined up Warner Bros."
Sports, Quarterback Trent Green was undergoing X rays of his sore ribs Monday and is listed as questionable for this week's game at Oakland.
Sports,  Forwards LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Shawn Marion of the Phoenix Suns on Monday were named the NBA #39;s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.
World," Insurgents stepped up attacks on Iraq's fledgling security forces, killing seven Iraqi police and guardsmen Monday in a suicide bombing hours after storming a police station north of the capital. The military reported five new U.S. deaths."
World," Gunmen killed a newspaper photographer as he and his family ate in a restaurant in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, the home turf of nearly all of Mexico's top drug bosses, authorities said Monday."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Canada may eventually agree to send soldiers to train Iraqi military officers but it won't make any commitments when U.S. President George W. Bush visits the capital on Tuesday.
World,"Ayman al-Zawahri, Osama Bin Laden's suspected right-hand man, appears in a video on Arab TV."
Sports," It's been a long time since the San Diego Chargers played as big a game as they'll have Sunday, when they host the Denver Broncos."
Sci/Tech,Packard will use this week #39;s Software Universe conference in Madrid to announce a revamp of its Openview enterprise systems management software.
Sci/Tech,MPs are demanding action after a routine software upgrade at the Department for Work and Pensions left 80 of desktop PCs unable to link to core mainframe-based social security systems.
Sci/Tech,Users who fear that their Windows XP software might be counterfeit could get free legitimate replacements from Microsoft under a scheme announced last week.
Sports,"As both the weeks and the wins pile up for the Patriots, the more preposterous it becomes. Already it #39;s as farfetched and fanciful as anything that has happened in the NFL this season, Ben Roethlisberger #39;s magic carpet ride included."
World,"THE French president promoted a staunch ally to replace a popular finance minister, strengthening his hand ahead of an expected struggle for the governing party #39;s 2007 presidential nomination."
Business," A tight election and volatile stock market slowed investor enthusiasm for stock mutual funds in October, but their appetite appeared to increase in November."
Business,Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has rejected pressure for exchange rate reforms and criticized the United States for not doing its part to keep the dollar from weakening.
World, Peruvian police and troops on Monday launched an offensive to retake a police station in a southern Andean town and end a three day siege by ex soldiers demanding the resignation of unpopular President Alejandro Toledo.
Business,"NEW YORK, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lehman Brothers, the global investment bank, today announced that Christopher M. O #39;Meara, 43, has been named Chief Financial Officer."
Sci/Tech,"Sony announced that, in partnership with IBM and Toshiba, it is working on developing a Cell chip, which is designed to deliver high-definition content in an efficient manner."
Sci/Tech,"Sharman Networks was able to filter Kazaa to prevent copyright infringement, but instead chose to build a massive user base for advertising revenue, the Federal Court heard on day one of the peer-to-peer provider #39;s widely-anticipated trial."
Sci/Tech,"  If hydrogen created in a nuclear reactor ever winds up fueling cars and homes and businesses decades from now, it might all owe its thanks to a pottery kiln."
Sci/Tech,"Software maker SCO Group has been targeted by hackers once again. This time, the company #39;s Web site was defaced. The attacks began during the long holiday weekend and were first noticed "
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has signed a deal to acquire SevenSpace, a company whose technology is expected to expand Sun #39;s remote-management services beyond what #39;s possible with the computing giant #39;s own equipment."
Sports,"New Zealand were clinging on for dear life at 149 for five as play came to a close at the Adelaide Oval on the fourth evening. Their main hope was rain, for the fifth-day forecast "
Sports,PAKISTAN cricket coach Bob Woolmer is hoping his new look team can catch Australia by surprise when their three Test series starts next month.
Sports,"If popularity was part of the criteria, Willie McGee almost certainly would be a first-ballot inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame."
Business,"NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (Dow Jones/AP) _ The Stanley Works agreed to buy Security Group Inc., a maker of locks and access systems, and said it completed the acquisition of Cal-Dor Specialties Inc."
Sci/Tech,Packard next year will take a fresh approach to its utility computing initiative with a product designed to lower the cost of running corporate computing systems.
Sci/Tech,A government laboratory and a private company announced a \$2.6 million project Monday to develop hydrogen in a nuclear reactor using a process with 
Sci/Tech,"The Beijing municipal government may reconsider its software procurement since it became target of criticism for giving Microsoft the lion #39;s share of a large software purchase order, analysts say."
Sci/Tech,"Judge rules that VU Games is  quot;not authorized quot; to distribute Valve games in cyber-cafes; other claims, amount of damages remain at issue."
Sci/Tech," IGN picked up Dragon Quest VIII on Saturday along side at least one full percent of the population of Japan, then rushed home to play the game."
Sci/Tech," Being part of the PSP launch doesn #39;t just mean being the first to play PlayStation Portable games. Sure, that part #39;s cool    as is lording over your friends and family as one of the only "
Sports,"James Cracknell confirmed yesterday that he will be taking a year out from his rowing career, a day before his fellow gold medallist from the Olympic fours at this year #39;s Olympics, Matthew "
Sports,"The Scottish Football Association yesterday made a formal offer to the former Rangers manager and, pending the ratification of his appointment at a board meeting on Thursday, Smith will be officially unveiled as the successor to Berti Vogts on a four-year "
World," At least three of the original 75 dissidents arrested in a broad crackdown last year were released for health reasons Monday, according to friends, relatives and local rights activists. The surprise move raised hopes for additional releases in the coming days."
Sports," Rex Bowen, the great baseball scout who signed Bill Mazeroski, Maury Wills and Dick Groat, died at 93."
World,The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Monday afternoon decided that it will not submit Iran #39;s nuclear issue to the UN Security Council for discussion.
World, Australian Prime Minister John Howard meets Southeast Asian leaders in Laos under growing pressure to sign a non aggression pact with them to dispel concern about his policy of pre emptive strikes.
World," In setting limits on chemicals in food and water, the Environmental Protection Agency may rely on industry tests that expose people to poisons and raise ethical questions."
Sports," All the Buffalo Bills had to do to make the playoffs was beat a Pittsburgh team playing Brian St. Pierre at quarterback, Willie Parker at running back and a bunch of other no names."
Business," The dollar rebounded on Monday after  last week's heavy selloff, but analysts were uncertain if the  rally would hold after fresh economic data suggested the  December U.S. jobs report due Friday might not live up to  expectations."
Business," Banking giant Wells Fargo  amp; Co. has taken control of embattled mutual fund provider Strong Financial Corp., completing an acquisition negotiated more than seven months ago under the cloud of a financial scandal."
Business," Brazil racked up its biggest trade surplus in history last year, but the country's export boom of everything from soybeans to automobiles is expected to ease in 2005."
Business,"Volkswagen confirms it is looking at the possibility of opening an Indian production facility, but insists it has yet to make a final decision."
Sci/Tech," IBM, Sony and Toshiba on Monday announced the first technical details of the widely anticipated  quot;Cell quot; processor, also known as a  quot;supercomputer on a chip, quot; with Power architecture at its heart."
Sci/Tech,"This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sports,"WALTER Smith is expected to be named as the new Scotland manager this week but the identity of his assistant remains unclear, with his long-term sidekick Archie Knox wanted by Richard Gough to be the No2 at Livingston."
Sports,"Olympic champions Justin Gatlin and Joanna Hayes won the 2004 Jesse Owens Awards by USA Track  amp; Field (USATF) on Monday. The awards, named in honor of the late Olympic great "
Business,Leading economists say US taxpayers may have to pay for a pensions shortfall at the agency that protects pensions funds.
World,"The United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, said yesterday that he had not known that his son had continued receiving payments until February of this year from a Swiss inspection company "
Business,Minneapolis (WCCO) Were you part of the shopping opener this weekend? Malls and department stores report sales were not spectacular.
Business,Halliburton Co. said Monday a bankruptcy judge approved the final insurance settlement agreements between Halliburton subsidiaries and insurance carriers.
Business,"Investment firm Perry Corp. on Monday said it holds a 9.89 percent stake in Mylan Laboratories Inc. (MYL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , exceeding the holdings of financier Carl "
Sports," Doc Rivers got his team back on track while gaining a measure of revenge on his old squad, and the Boston Celtics snapped a four game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 117 101 on Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"A years-long phenomenon continues as crowds gather to buy the latest installment of Square Enix #39;s RPG series. TOKYO--When it comes to the popularity of video games in Japan, one of the franchises that can #39;t "
Sci/Tech,"If hydrogen created in a nuclear reactor ever winds up fueling cars and homes and businesses decades from now, it might all owe its thanks to a pottery kiln in Salt Lake City."
Sci/Tech,"Recently, the Government Procurement Office of Beijing Municipality issued the Notice of Beijing Municipal Information Office on the Result of the Government Procurement Project for Copyrighted Software Vendors of Computer Operating Systems, Office Suites "
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan #39;s largest mobile-phone operator, and MMO2 Plc will introduce a cellular- phone service in the UK, Ireland and Germany based on the Japanese carrier #39;s i-mode wireless Internet technology."
Sci/Tech, Valve announced today that it won summary judgement against Vivendi Universal Games in Valve #39;s suit regarding cyber cafe game licensing.
Sports,"HARRY REDKNAPP and Milan Mandaric face a sensational public showdown today to thrash out the crisis at Portsmouth. Pompey chairman Mandaric, in a bid to clear the air, has agreed to sit side "
World,This latest IAEA resolution on Iran isn #39;t the result the United States wanted. Its own intense lobbying at successive IAEA Board of Governors meetings has consistently recommended that the 
World,"The former prime minister of Spain, Jos Mara Aznar, mounted a vigorous defence of his decision to commit troops to Iraq yesterday as he became the first ex-premier to face questioning by a parliamentary commission."
World,"Thanks to Claudia Rosett, an enterprising reporter writing in The New York Sun, the world now knows that some information put out by Secretary General Kofi Annan about his son #39;s involvement with a Swiss inspection company at the heart of the UN oil-for "
Sports," MONTROSE, Colo. (Reuters) - The body believed to be that of  NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol's 14-year-old son was  recovered on Monday from under the wreckage of an aircraft that  crashed in western Colorado and killed two others, officials  said."
World," Secretary General Kofi Annan said Monday he was ""very disappointed and surprised"" that his son had continued to receive payments until this February from a firm that had a contract with Iraq's oil for food program, the subject of numerous corruption investigations."
World," Floods and landslides caused by heavy  rains killed at least 26 people in the northern and central  Philippines, disaster officials said on Tuesday, a week after  storms left about 160 dead or missing."
World,"Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko pursues a vote in parliament, as the crisis in Ukraine continues."
Business,"With its stock plunging, the drug giant Merck has adopted a plan that could give its top executives big bonuses if the company is taken over."
Business,"DETROIT Kellogg has appointed James Jenness as chairman and chief executive, following the resignation of Carlos Gutierrez. The cereal maker #39;s board of directors elected the 58-year-old Jenness during a special meeting."
Business,"The proposed \$5bn buy-out of Intelsat will be renegotiated after one of its satellites malfunctioned causing disruption to the services of Playboy, the spacecraft #39;s anchor tenant."
Business,"Halliburton Co., the world #39;s largest oilfield-services company, said a bankruptcy judge approved a \$1.5 billion settlement of asbestos claims between two of its subsidiaries and insurers."
Business,"Severn Trent, the UK water and waste group, saw first-half profits hit by the weak US dollar, as well as a 15m pension fund charge."
World,"VIENTIANE, Laos China moved yet another step closer in cementing its economic and diplomatic relationships with Southeast Asia today when Prime Minister Wen Jiabao signed a trade accord at a regional summit that calls for zero tariffs on a wide range of "
World,"Jos Mara Aznar, Spain #39;s former prime minister, accused the Socialist government yesterday of failing to investigate suspected links between Islamic terrorists and Basque separatists."
World,"BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomber ploughed into policemen waiting to collect their salaries at a police station west of Ramadi overnight (NZT), killing 12 people in the latest insurgent attack on Iraq #39;s beleaguered security forces."
Sports,"The college football season enters its final weekend on Saturday, but the suspense surrounding the Heisman Trophy is already gone."
Business,"Telekom Austria yesterday said it had agreed to buy MobilTel, Bulgaria #39;s leading mobile telephone operator, in a step widely seen as preparing the way for a big share placement in the Austrian group."
Business,Severn Trent said last night it was still investigating alleged wrongdoing by its staff as it reported a 6.5 slump in first-half profits and predicted lower second-half growth from its services side.
Business,"NEW BRITAIN, Conn. -- The Stanley Works has agreed to buy Indianapolis-based Security Group Inc., a maker of locks and access systems."
Business,New York (Dow Jones) -- Readers of Martha Stewart #39;s flagship magazine are renewing their subscriptions at a pace well ahead of industry norms.
Business,"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Moments after surviving a horrific plane crash, Charles Ebersol frantically begged bystanders for help in rescuing his kid brother from the wreckage:  quot;Can you please help get him "
Business, Oil prices slid 3 percent on Monday on  expectations that more mild U.S. weather at the start of the  New Year will limit heating oil demand.
Sci/Tech,By Michiyo Nakamoto in Tokyo and Scott Morrison in San Francisco. Sony has suffered a big setback in its bid to set the standard for next-generation DVDs as four Hollywood studios announced they would support a rival technology backed by Toshiba.
Sci/Tech,A think tank of British scientists has come up with a new way of quickening the intellect -- a brain-taxing spin on the old formula of 100 things to do before you die.
Sports,"American Bode Miller won his first World Cup super-giant slalom Sunday, making him the first man to open an Alpine World Cup season with victories in three different disciplines and just the fifth skier to win a World Cup race in all four disciplines."
Sports,"Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Julius Hodge scored 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead 16th-ranked North Carolina State to a 60-53 victory over Purdue in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at the RBC Center."
World,"Herv Gaymard, France #39;s agriculture minister and an ally of President Jacques Chirac, yesterday became the finance minister after Nicolas Sarkozy left to pursue presidential ambitions."
World," Gerry Adams, the head of the IRA #39;s political ally has held unprecedented talks with Northern Ireland #39;s police chief amid frantic efforts to seal a lasting settlement in the London ruled province."
World,"More than 120 whales and dolphins died after swimming on to beaches on two southern Australian islands, where rescue teams were yesterday desperately trying to prevent others becoming stranded."
World,"(IsraelNN.com) Addressing a Shinui faction meeting on Monday, party leader Minister of Justice Tommy Lapid angrily questioned how rabbis can be opposed to the Gaza Disengagement Plan while instructing United Torah Judaism to vote in favor of the state "
Business," The dollar rose against the yen on  Tuesday on weaker than expected Japanese output figures, but  traders said that recent heavy selling of the U.S. currency had  not ended."
Business,"President Bush on Monday nominated Carlos M. Gutierrez, among the most prominent Hispanic business executives in the United States, to be his commerce secretary "
Sports," Brett Favre started his 200th straight regular season game Monday night, but it was Green Bay's defense that gave the Packers a 7 0 first quarter lead over the St. Louis Rams."
Sci/Tech,"IBM, Sony Corp., Sony Computer Entertainment and Toshiba Corp. said Monday that the companies had  quot;powered on quot; the first workstation designed around the collaboratively designed  quot;Cell quot; processor, which will begin pilot production next year."
Sci/Tech,"Back in September we reported on the legal battle between Valve and Vivendi surrounding the  quot;cyber cafs quot; issue where Valve served Sierra On-Line, the then-Half-Life publisher, in August 2002, suing for copyright infringement in violation of the "
Sports,"Doc Rivers got his team back on track while gaining a measure of revenge on his old squad, and the Boston Celtics snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 117-101 on Monday night."
World,Washington #39;s ambassador to the United Nations has urged Secretary-General Kofi Annan to promptly release all information concerning the scandal-ridden Iraq oil-for-food program.
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Nov 30 (SADA) - Pakistan conducted a test of its nuclear- capable ballistic missile on Monday as part of efforts to boost its defenses, the state-run television reported."
Business, The holiday shopping season got off to a modest start after bargain hunters jammed malls on Friday for early bird specials but did less buying the rest of the weekend after the sales ended.
Business,"In an aviation world of bankrupt airlines and despondent employees, the helicopter business is a relatively happy and optimistic niche."
Business,"The dollar has been trading at, or close to, its all-time low in European currency markets, prompting calls for the European Central Bank to intervene to stop the dollar #39;s slide against the euro."
Business," President Bush (search) prepared Monday to name his nominee to head the Commerce Department (search), and he is expected to revamp his economic team in the near future."
Business,"The American chief executive of Yukos, the embattled oil producer whose top executives left Russia a week ago because they feared government prosecution, said yesterday that he  quot;fully intends "
Sci/Tech,A group of companies led by the Toshiba Corporation made a major advance in the effort to define a new DVD standard as Paramount and three other Hollywood studios announced on 
Sports,"Australia were on the verge of wrapping up a 2-0 win in the series when New Zealand, chasing 464 for victory, reached lunch at 243 for nine on the fifth day of the second and final test on Tuesday."
Sports,"Wade Boggs, a five-time American League batting champion, and Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, are among 12 players who will appear on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time."
Sports,The Indiana Pacers have told law enforcement officials in Michigan that Pacers players will not submit to interviews as part of the investigation into the brawl that 
World,"VIENTIANE : Myanmar Prime Minister Soe Win could not confirm reports that his government had extended democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi #39;s period of house arrest by a year, Thailand #39;s prime minister said."
World,"Almost 20 years after the world #39;s worst industrial disaster, a gas leak from a Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal that immediately killed 7,000 people and "
Sports,The Indiana Pacers have told law enforcement officials in Michigan that players will not submit to interviews as part of the investigation into the Nov. 19 brawl.
Business,A former Walt Disney Co. director testified Monday that Disney chief executive Michael Eisner told her in a December 1996 telephone conversation that then-Disney President Michael Ovitz was being fired and was eligible for a large severance package.
Sci/Tech," Three top Hollywood studios are throwing their considerable weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of DVDs, citing in part the need to stem piracy."
Sci/Tech," Computer savvy consumers did plenty of online shopping over the Thanksgiving weekend, giving companies like Amazon.com and walmart.com the same kickoff to the holiday season as department stores and malls had."
Sci/Tech,"An Australian federal court has been told that Sharman Networks, the developer of file swapping technology Kazaa, is the largest music piracy system ever seen."
World, President Vicente Fox on Monday promised the relatives of a federal police officer burned alive by an angry mob that he would ensure those responsible for the killing are punished and that police authorities who failed to come to his aid would be investigated.
Sports,"Australia need just one wicket to claim victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Adelaide. The tourists had lunch on day five on 243 for nine, chasing 464 to win - a Test record for a team batting last "
Sci/Tech," Video games are so last Christmas. This year, kids want wheels."
World,"South-east Asian govern-ments yesterday abandoned attempts to censure Burma publicly for its human rights abuses, with officials admitting in private that they "
World,Ian Paisley has made a career out of obstructing efforts to find a political accommodation between Northern Ireland #39;s warring communities.
World,"Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived in Elista, the capital of south Russian Buddhist region of Kalmykia, on his first trip to Russia, which Moscow terms as a  #39;pastoral visit #39;."
Sci/Tech," A computer program known as ""Skulls"" with potentially destructive capability aimed at advanced mobile devices was seen as a low threat because it had not targeted consumers, security software maker McAfee Inc. said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," IBM revealed on Monday some milestones in its march to roll out a powerful new chip for consumer devices next year, a product that promises to heat up its rivalry with No. 1 chipmaker Intel."
Sci/Tech," China's explosive economic growth is outpacing environmental protection efforts, leaving the country awash in ""out of control"" acid rain, the China Daily said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, A government laboratory and a private company announced a  #36;2.6 million project Monday to develop hydrogen in a nuclear reactor using a process with the potential to one day trim the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
Business,"A former director of the Walt Disney Company, Richard A. Nunis, testified Monday that he deferred to the decision of Michael D. Eisner, the chief "
Business,"Stanley Works has agreed to buy Security Group Inc., a maker of locks and access systems, and said it completed the acquisition of Cal-Dor Specialties Inc."
Business,"Halliburton Co. (HAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday a bankruptcy judge approved the final insurance settlement agreements between Halliburton subsidiaries and insurance carriers."
Sci/Tech,"New Internet-based technology could soon turn regular computer users into armchair spies, a Canadian inventor said on Monday. Vincent Tao, an engineer at Toronto #39;s York "
Sci/Tech,"Beijing #39;s city government has cancelled a controversial purchase of Rmb29m (\$3.5m, 2.6m, 1.8m) of software from Microsoft after local rivals complained about the way the deal was handled."
Sci/Tech," Just in time for Monday #39;s 41st anniversary of President John F. Kennedy #39;s assassination, a tasteless Internet game is being launched that lets players be Lee Harvey Oswald."
Sports,"John Lucas scored 24 points to lead No. 6 Oklahoma State to a 76-57 victory over SMU on Monday night. Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton won for the 759th time, tying Ed Diddle for eighth place on the Division I career list."
Sports,"Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison was given the option of paying \$10,000 to get out of jail after spending almost a month locked up for failing to pay child support."
World,"Investigators have determined that back-to-back coal-dust and gas blasts ripped through a mine in northern China killing at least 50 workers and leaving more than 110 trapped and feared dead, said reports on Tuesday."
World,"Burma #39;s ruling military junta has placed Aung San Suu Kyi, the country #39;s charismatic opposition leader, under an additional year of house arrest, dashing hopes "
Sports,Giants rookie quarterback Eli Manning will take an 0-2 record as a pro starter into Sunday's game against the Redskins at FedEx Field.
Sci/Tech," A computer program known as  ""Skulls"" with potentially destructive capability aimed at  advanced mobile devices was seen as a low threat because it had  not targeted consumers, security software maker McAfee Inc.  said on Monday."
Sports,"With the Redskins sputtering through another disappointing season, the area can now enjoy a new diversion: offseason baseball maneuvering."
World,Australia secure a 213-run win to seal a 2-0 Test series win over New Zealand.
Sports,"The Peach Bowl has released Virgnia from consideration, and is expected to announce that it will invite the loser of Saturday's Miami-Virginia Tech game to play Florida on New Year's Day."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6758.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6758.T</A> unveiled its first  MP3 compatible, hard disk Walkman music player on Tuesday in an  attempt to recover ground lost to Apple Computer's <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A>  iPod."
Sports,The real drama of the latest BCS standings -- the last before the final rankings are issued Sunday -- was the razor-thin margin separating No. 4 California and No. 5 Texas.
Sci/Tech," New Internet based technology could  soon turn regular computer users into armchair spies, a  Canadian inventor said on Monday."
Sports,"Wizards guard Larry Hughes is on pace to finish with career-highs in all major categories, keying the Wizards' early-season success."
Sports,The Ravens are focusing on the positives following a 24-3 loss to the Patriots. Baltimore is still in playoff position and faces two losing teams in the next two weeks.
Sci/Tech," Toshiba Corp. on Monday said it had won  support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from four  Hollywood studios, advancing its cause in the battle for the  next generation DVD."
Sports,"Julius Hodge scores 22 points to lead No. 16 North Carolina State past Purdue, 60-53, Monday night in Raleigh. The Wolfpack improve to 5-0 with the victory."
Sports,Lawyers on both sides of Atlanta's Dany Heatley's vehicular homicide case said Monday they are not close to agreeing on a plea deal that would keep his case from going before a jury.
Sports,"Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley is charged with disorderly conduct after interfering with a traffic stop near Akron, Ohio."
Sports,"Boston coach Doc Rivers gets a measure of revenge on his old squad as the Celtics beat the Magic, 117-101, Monday night for their first win in five games."
World,Justices expressed little inclination to view drug policy as an issue by which states can displace regulation of homegrown marijuana.
World,Much of the U.S. strategy in Iraq has become balancing a military campaign with diplomatic maneuvering and economic assistance.
Sci/Tech,"Commercial satellite operator Intelsat Ltd. lost use of one of its satellites Sunday -- a mishap that left some Internet customers without service and could thwart a proposed \$5 billion deal to sell the company to a group of four venture capital firms. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
World,"<p></p><p> By Bob Tourtellotte</p><p> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Sundance Film Festival, thepremier U.S. showcase for independent cinema, named the filmson Monday that will compete at its 2005 festival in January,including documentaries energy company Enron and Peru'sfugitive president, Alberto Fujimori.</p>"
Sci/Tech,PalmOne will offer a free memory card to address the problem.
Sci/Tech,Initial versions of PlayStation 3 chip will not be produced with a cutting-edge chip-making technology.
Sci/Tech,"IBM, Sony and Toshiba unveiled some of the key concepts of their jointly developed advanced microprocessor, code-named Cell, which is aimed at next-generation computing applications and digital consumer electronics."
Sports,Australia beat New Zealand by 213 runs in the second cricket Test at Adelaide to clinch a 2-0 series victory and complete a winning record against all nine teams at the sport #39;s elite level.
Sci/Tech,"At the top of Billboard magazine's Hot Ringtones chart: Snoop Dogg and Pharrell's ""Drop It Like It's Hot."""
Sci/Tech,"The GlobalFlyer, a single-seat airplane designed to make the first solo, nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world, is a feat of engineering."
Sci/Tech,"Four Hollywood studios announced that they would release films in the group's high-definition DVD format by the end of next year, an advance in the effort to define a new DVD standard."
Sci/Tech,"A report on advertising spending showed strong growth across most media in the first nine months of the year, with Internet advertising increasing the most."
Sci/Tech,A judge dismissed a lawsuit against two officers of the Oracle Corporation that accused them of insider trading before the company announced an earnings shortfall in 2001.
Sci/Tech,"Japan #39;s top cell phone operator NTT DoCoMo Inc. and major British mobile carrier mm02 plc reached an agreement that will allow mobile telephone users in Britain, Germany, and Ireland to surf the Internet on the handsets, DoCoMo said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"TORONTO: New internet-based technology could soon turn regular computer users into armchair spies, a Canadian inventor says. Vincent Tao, an engineer at Toronto #39;s York University said he has invented a mapping "
Sci/Tech,"Virus writers have unleashed a second version of the  quot;Skulls quot; Trojan horse and packaged it with a cell phone virus, a security company has warned."
Sports,Australia finished off a clinical 213-run win over New Zealand just after lunch Tuesday on the fifth day of the second cricket test to secure a series sweep.
Sports,"Police in Auburn Hills, Mich., believe they know the identity of the man who threw a chair in a brawl between players and fans during the Pacers-Pistons game on Nov. 19."
Sports,Southern California and Oklahoma stayed on course for a clash over college football #39;s national title at the Jan. 4 Orange Bowl yesterday after putting more distance between their respective No.
Sports,"Two games after abruptly benching Josh McCown in favor of Shaun King, Green announced yesterday that John Navarre, a rookie from the University of Michigan, will start Sunday #39;s game at Detroit."
World,"India News, Bhopal, That cold night 20 years ago in this capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh changed Chiraunji Bai #39;s life forever, just as it did for tens of thousands of others."
World," Secretary General Kofi Annan said Monday he was  quot;very disappointed and surprised quot; that his son had continued to receive payments until this February from a firm that had a contract with Iraq #39;s oil for food program, the subject of numerous "
Sports," John Lucas poured in a game high  24 points to lead No. 6 Oklahoma State over SMU, 76 57, at  Moody Coliseum."
Business,Five former traders were indicted yesterday in Houston on charges of reporting false trades to industry newsletters to manipulate natural gas prices.
Business,Not exactly the things you #39;d like your boss to be saying about you in your performance appraisal. And wouldn #39;t it be a little embarrassing if those opinions from the boss were somehow made public 
Business,"The dollar firmed slightly against the euro on Monday, recovering from last week #39;s record low and a 4-1/2-year trough against the yen as traders turned their sights to economic data due later in the week."
Sci/Tech,"New Internet-based technology could soon turn regular computer users into armchair spies, a Canadian inventor said on Monday. Vincent Tao, an engineer at Toronto #39;s York University, said he has invented a mapping "
Sci/Tech,"IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY at the two most widely reported  #39;viruses #39; for Symbian phones, you #39;ll realise that only a dunderhead would actually manage to get infected."
Sports,THIERRY HENRY admits he and Patrick Vieira are putting their bodies on the line to keep alive Arsenals Premiership and Champions League dreams.
Sports,"Damian Miller #39;s \$8.75 million, three-year contract was finalized by the Milwaukee Brewers and Doug Mirabelli became the first of Boston #39;s 16 free agents to re-sign, agreeing to a \$3 million, two-year deal Monday."
World,"VIENNA, Nov 29: Iran escaped UN censure over its nuclear programme on Monday but Washington, which accuses it of seeking an atomic bomb, said it reserved the right to take the case to the Security Council on its own."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research) unveiled its first MP3-compatible, hard disk Walkman music player on Tuesday in an "
World,"YANGON, Nov 29: The detention period of the Myanmar #39;s detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been extended by another year, her party officials said on Monday."
World," The British government has admitted the cost of introducing identity cards will be almost double its original estimate of three billion pounds (5.6 billion dollars, 4.3 billion euros)), the Financial Times reported."
World," Investigators have determined that back to back coal dust and gas blasts ripped through a mine in northern China killing at least 63 workers and leaving 103 trapped and feared dead, state media said on Tuesday."
Business,"With its stock plunging, drug giant Merck has adopted a plan that could give top executives big bonuses if the company is taken over."
World,Government unity seemed to crumble as the president proposed a new election and the Supreme Court heard complaints of fraud.
Business,"Drugmaker Merck  amp; Co., under financial siege since pulling its top painkiller Vioxx off the market in September, said Monday it has adopted a plan that "
Business,"SINGAPORE : Singapore and India are now ready to sign a wide-raging economic agreement to boost trade and investment after resolving all outstanding issues, an official statement said."
Business,"Univision Communications Inc. and Nielsen Media Research Inc. have dropped lawsuits against each other over the rollout of Nielsen #39;s controversial  quot;personal people meters, quot; which critics said "
Business,"Thayer Capital Partners, a DC private-equity partnership that buys companies, agreed to a deal that will give it a 24 percent stake in one of Canada #39;s largest trash haulers."
Sci/Tech,"The Federal Court in Sydney has been told the creators of the popular file-sharing software, Kazaa, cannot be held responsible if people use it to illegally swap music files."
Sci/Tech,"Motorola, Inc. has announced interoperability between its MotoSync technology-enabled mobile phones and Microsoft Exchange Server 2003."
Sports,"Olympic rowing hero James Cracknell has revealed a lack of hunger was behind his decision to take a year away from the sport. The 32-year-old, who was part of the British gold-medal winning coxless fours in "
Sports,"This week #39;s Bowl Championship Series saga picks up where last week #39;s left off. As you might recall, California needed Texas to beat Texas A amp;M to keep its hopes of going to its first Rose Bowl in 45 years."
Sports,Earl Boykins scored 22 points to help the Denver Nuggets overcome the absence of Carmelo Anthony and defeat the New Orleans Hornets 76-67 on Monday night.
World,"Detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been told she will be held under house arrest until at least next September, a spokesman for her political party said."
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pakistan early Monday test-fired its indigenously developed short-range nuclear-capable Ghaznavi missile, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement."
Sports,The body of a teenager believed to be the son of Dick Ebersol was found Monday in the wreckage of a corporate jet that crashed during takeoff.
Sports,"The N.F.C. has only one presumed heavyweight, the Philadelphia Eagles. By contrast, 10 victories in the A.F.C. might not be enough for some teams to reach the playoffs."
Sports,"The person insisting loudest that the Giants' offense has bigger problems than Eli Manning is Kurt Warner, the quarterback who was benched in favor of Manning."
Business,"A federal judge in New York dismissed a human rights suit yesterday against 35 major corporations that did business in South Africa under apartheid, dealing a blow to rights lawyers who have "
Business,WASHINGTON The idea of a no-bid contract for maintaining airport security equipment has turned into a non-starter for the Transportation Security Administration.
Business,"Severn Trent Plc, the UK #39;s second- largest publicly traded water company, said first-half profit fell 27 percent because of higher pension charges and the impact of exchange rates."
Sci/Tech,"According to wire reports Sharman Networks has added Internet-based phone calls to the popular file-sharing program Kazaa. Legal experts are quoted as saying that this may be a preemptive by Sharman Networks, which owns Kazaa, to legitimize the software."
Sci/Tech,"By day, Alexander Vincent is a mild-mannered secretary for a Vallejo real estate broker. By night, he #39;s an online crusader protecting users of a new Internet browser from glitches and security bugs."
Sci/Tech,"The latest information from Square Enix on Dragon Quest VIII focuses on the dungeons, which take full advantage of the game #39;s 3-D graphics."
Sports,Australia beat New Zealand by 213 runs in the second cricket Test in Adelaide to clinch a 2-0 series victory and complete a winning record against all nine nations at the sport #39;s elite level.
Sports,ARSENE WENGER fears title rivals Chelsea will break the bank to sign Steven Gerrard during the January transfer window but said he is still not as good as Patrick Vieira.
Sports,"According to a BBC Scotland report, Smith has been in talks with the Scottish Football Association about the job which became available after German Berti Vogts resigned earlier this month."
World," The UN nuclear agency agreed on ways to police Irans suspension of some nuclear programs, but a US official said Washington might still try to take the case to the Security Council."
World,"The Dalai Lama arrived in Elista, the capital of the Russian internal republic of Kalmykia, on Monday. Dalai Lama XIV did not plan any meetings on his first day in Russia."
Business,"President Bush said yesterday that he had tapped one of the nation #39;s most prominent Cuban-Americans, Carlos Gutierrez, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Kellogg Co."
Business,"The Transportation Security Administration yesterday said it would resume plans to seek bids for a large technology maintenance contract, ending consideration of a proposal to give the "
Business," PSA International will pay at least HK $2.6 billion for majority control of Asia Container Terminals, giving Singapore #39;s state owned port operator the strategic foothold in Hong Kong #39;s port that it has long coveted, reports the South "
Business,Food and Drug Administration whistle-blower David J. Graham believes he will soon be transferred or fired in retaliation for telling a congressional hearing that the agency is falling short 
Sci/Tech,Packard next year will take a fresh approach to its utility computing initiative with a product designed to reduce the cost of running corporate computing systems.
Sci/Tech,"Virus writers have unleashed a second version of the morbid-looking Symbian Trojan  #39;Skulls #39; and packaged it with one of the first mobile phone viruses, dubbed Cabir."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has licensed its ActiveSync technology to OEM partners Motorola and PalmOne to enable a new class of non-Windows smart phones to wirelessly synchronize with Exchange Server 2003.
Sci/Tech,A thinktank of British scientists has come up with a new way of quickening the national intellect - a brain-taxing spin on the old formula of 100 things to do before you die.
Sports,"Australia wrapped up a 2-0 win in the series with a 213-run victory in the Second Test in Adelaide. New Zealand, chasing an unlikely 464 for victory, put up little resistance as they lost their last five wickets for 100 runs."
Sports,"His remark, of course, was half in jest, fuelled by the euphoria of a clean sweep of the World Cup season thus far. With Super-G wins in Soelden and Lake Louise, and the Lake Louise downhill as well, Miller #39;s "
Sports,"THE arrival of Velimir Zajec as Portsmouth #39;s director of football was the final straw for manager Harry Redknapp, his assistant coach Jim Smith told the BBC today."
Sports,"Set aside, for a moment, the Twelve Days of Christmas. And consider what the coming holiday season would be like with the Twelve Teams of Playoffs."
World, The U.S. military said Tuesday that it was searching for three civilian crew members and three military passengers who were aboard an aircraft that went missing over Afghanistan.
World,"More than 100 men are trapped and feared dead after a gas explosion at a coal mine in central China on Sunday. Dangerous carbon monoxide levels are hampering rescue efforts, but one official said it was impossible for anyone to have survived."
World,"At least 63 miners are known to have died after Sunday's mine explosion, with more than 100 missing."
World,Groups representing torture victims of Chile's former military government reject a proposed compensation deal.
Business,"Singaporess PSA gained a much-sought foothhold in Hong Kong with an agreement to buy a stake in Asia Container Terminals, a port operator in the worlds busiest container hub, from Sun Hung Kai Properties."
World," Bambooflat island is only a 20 minute ferry ride from the capital of this Indian archipelago, yet no relief for the tsunami victims had arrived by Saturday, leaving some 2,000 families angry and desperate for humanitarian aid."
Sports,"    The official announcement will be made Sunday, but barring any wild surprises, Arizona State and Texas A amp;M will be the participants in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 30."
Sports,Oklahoma State also holds an 8-3 mark in Dallas versus the Mustangs...Graham #39;s twin brother Stephen recorded nine points and a game-high 10 rebounds for the Cowboys...Bobik was 3-of-4 from long range. Dallas 
Sports,"No. 2 Kansas does not face much of a challenge as it rolls through an overmatched Nevada team, 85-52, on Monday night."
Sports,Brett Favre topped 20 touchdown passes for the 11th straight season in the Green Bay Packers' rout of the St. Louis Rams on Monday night.
World,Millions of Italian workers are expected to take part in a general strike against \$8bn in government spending cuts.
Business,Can genetically engineered bacteria prevent tooth decay? A small biotechnology company is about to take the first step toward answering that question.
World,The Mets submitted a three-year guaranteed contract to Boston pitcher Pedro Martnez worth approximately \$38 million.
Business,"US retailers are expected to post modest November sales this week, with No. 1 retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. already cutting its holiday outlook on high oil prices and warmer weather."
Business,"Want a gift to please your honey this holiday season and save some bucks, too? Consider five golden rings, the fifth gift in the classic holiday song  quot;The Twelve Days of Christmas."
Business,Even the The Incredibles would have a hard time rescuing the Walt Disney Co. #39;s compensation committee from their current predicament.
Business, A former Wall Street stockbroker plans to start a hedge fund in an ambitious drive to halve the value of Coca Cola #39;s shares within 12 months.
Business," U.S. retailers are expected to post modest November sales this week, with No. 1 retailer Wal Mart Stores Inc. already cutting its holiday outlook on high oil prices and warmer weather."
Sci/Tech,"Three large Hollywood studios are throwing their weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of DVDs, citing in part the need to stem piracy."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has entered into an agreement to acquire SevenSpace, a privately-held company based in Ashburn, Va. SevenSpace will broaden Sun #39;s Managed Services offerings to include heterogeneous environments "
Sci/Tech,"You probably heard of the new Firefox browser version 1.0 recently released by Mozilla. If you are currently using Internet Explorer or Netscape, you are probably wondering if Firefox is better and why is it better."
Sci/Tech,"It all came down to a small, Utah-made device sitting inside an Idaho pottery kiln. This recent experiment at a national research laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho, may pave the way for an efficient means of extracting hydrogen from water."
Sci/Tech,"virus vendors have spotted a new strain of the  quot;Skulls quot; Trojan sneaking into Symbian based cell phones, and this one drops the Cabir worm on the devices."
Sci/Tech,"At the beginning of the year, Square Enix will be re-releasing two RPGs originally released at the turn of the century. Valkyrie Profile and Dragon Quest VII will be released in Japan under the PS One Books "
Sports,"ADELAIDE, Nov 30: Australia crushed New Zealand by 213 runs on the final day of the second Test to complete a series clean sweep at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday."
World,Chenjiashan Mine - Hopes of finding alive 141 workers trapped inside a north China coal pit vanished Monday as officials and angry relatives blamed the disaster on management #39;s drive for profit.
World,"Anglican Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane has stepped into the fray between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and President Thabo Mbeki, calling for calm and offering to mediate between the two."
World,General Kofi Annan said yesterday he was disappointed in his son for accepting payments from a key contractor in the oil for food program for more than four years longer than had been previously acknowledged.
World,"London, Nov. 30 (NNN) : The world has failed to help survivors of the Bhopal gas leak in India 20 years ago or to punish the guilty, Amnesty International has said."
Business," U.S. oil prices hovered just below   $50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of  crude supply outages and fears over thin heating oil tanks."
Business, Japan's Nikkei average fell around 0.8  percent by mid afternoon on Tuesday after industrial output  data sapped investor appetite for tech issues and profit taking  hit recent gainers such as Nippon Steel Corp.
Business,Investigations have found that several companies inflated circulation totals and revenue in order to keep advertising rates high.
Business,"An eight-year effort to upgrade the computers for the nation's air traffic control system is ""facing obsolescence"" before it has been completed, the Department of Transportation inspector general said in a report released yesterday."
Business,"Univision Communications Inc. and Nielsen Media Research Inc. have dropped lawsuits against each other over the rollout of Nielsen's controversial ""personal people meters,"" which critics said undercount the size of minority television audiences."
Business,"Thayer Capital Partners, a D.C. private-equity partnership that buys companies, agreed to a deal that will give it a 24 percent stake in one of Canada's largest trash haulers."
Business,"Temporary workers will no longer be able to bargain for job benefits as part of a unit with permanent employees, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled, reversing a Clinton-era precedent."
Business,"World number six gold miner Harmony Gold on Monday announced that it had secured 10.8 percent of shares in world number four gold miner Gold Fields as a result of its early settlement offer, which closed at 12h00 on Friday."
Business,A judge yesterday dismissed a lawsuit against Oracle Corp. Chief Executive Larry Ellison and Chairman Jeffrey Henley that accused them of insider trading before the company announced an earnings shortfall in 2001.
Business," China's senior policymakers are to convene soon for an important annual meeting in Beijing to map out the principles for China's economic plan for 2005, state media reported."
Sports,The most enjoyable part of Rich Rodriguez #39;s message to his West Virginia football team yesterday was short and sweet. The Mountaineers will play in the Gator Bowl -- probably 
Sports,"LAWRENCE, Kan. (Sports Network) - Wayne Simien scored 14 points with 10 rebounds to lead No. 2 Kansas over Nevada, 85-52, at Allen Fieldhouse."
Sports,A Belligerent Virender Sehwag and compact Rahul Dravids unbroken century partnership on Monday shaped Indias sound reply to South Africa in the second cricket Test.
World," The death toll in a coal mine explosion in central China rose to 63 with 103 workers still missing, the government said today, as toxic fumes slowed rescuers from entering the pit."
World,"VIENTIANE, Laos -- A day after reaching a deal with China in a bid to create the world #39;s largest free trade zone, the leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations have approved free trade talks with Japan."
World,A videotape of the late Princess Diana talking frankly about her sex life with Prince Charles and suggesting that a lover on her royal staff was  quot;bumped off quot; was broadcast on US television on Monday.
World,"The United States military says one of its airplanes carrying six people has gone missing over Afghanistan. The plane was carrying three civilian crew members and three military passengers, a statement said."
Business,"  Merck  amp; Co. has adopted a new plan to compensate senior management in case of a corporate takeover, according to regulatory filings made Monday."
Business,"Singapore-based PSA International is leading a pack of shipping giants, which includes tycoon Li Ka-shing #39;s flagship Hutchison Whampoa, that are prepared to shell out upward of US\$1 billion (HK\$7.8 billion) to buy CSX World Terminals #39; port assets "
World, French auto giant Renault SA said it will invest some 570 million dollars in South Korea over the next three years as part of its global strategy to become a key player in Asia.
Sports,Kolkata - Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar have consolidated the Indian innings after South Africa #39;s Makhaya Ntini claimed the wicket of Virender Sehwag (88) on the third day of the second Test at Eden Gardens on Tuesday.
World," Activists fighting for victims of the world's worst industrial accident in 1984 have accused the Indian government of dragging its feet on the extradition of the main accused in the case, US industrialist Warren Anderson."
Sports, Florida A amp;M won't extend the contract of football coach Billy Joe beyond the 2005 06 season.
World," Italy's factories, trains, banks and  planes will come to a standstill for hours Tuesday as unions  stage a general strike to protest at plans for tax cuts they  say will help the rich and cost the public sector."
Business,"The Athens Olympics and the US elections boosted total US advertising spending in the third quarter, leaving 2004-to-date spending levels 10.3 above the year-ago level, according to a study released Monday."
Business,"The Schaumburg, Ill., tech giant set final plans in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday to distribute to shareholders its remaining stake in the Austin, Texas, chip company."
Sports,"Delivering a little payback for a loss last season, Kansas defeats Nevada 85-52 in Allen Fieldhouse. Links and images inside. Kansas forward Wayne Simien (23) looks for the basket after getting past Nevada "
World,Scientists and wildlife officials continued to search Tuesday for what may have caused a series of mass strandings which left 168 whales and dolphins dead on Australian and New Zealand beaches in the past three days.
World,BUCHAREST (AFP) - Romania #39;s main civil rights group said Monday it was pulling thousands of observers out of the Romanian presidential election after being submerged by an avalanche of fraud allegations.
Sports," LAWRENCE, Kan. (Sports Network) - Wayne Simien scored 14  points with 10 rebounds to lead No. 2 Kansas over Nevada,  85-52, at Allen Fieldhouse."
Business,SEOUL (AFP) - French auto giant Renault SA said it will invest some 570 million dollars in South Korea over the next three years as part of its global strategy to become a key player in Asia.
Sci/Tech, Commercial satellite operator Intelsat Ltd. lost use of one of its satellites Sunday    a mishap that left some Internet customers stranded and could jeopardize a proposed  #36;5 billion deal to sell the company to a group of four venture capital firms.
Sci/Tech,"Internet users fed up with spam can go on the offensive by downloading a screen saver aimed at hitting junkmailers in the pocket, according to Net portal Lycos."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp (6758.T) unveiled its first MP3 compatible, hard disk Walkman music player on Tuesday in an attempt to recover ground lost to Apple Computer's  iPod."
Sports, Earl Boykins contributed 22 points to help the Denver Nuggets overcome the absence of top scorer Carmelo Anthony to defeat the New Orleans Hornets 76 67 Monday.
Sports,Brett Favre celebrated his 200th consecutive start by throwing three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers destroyed the St. Louis Rams 45-17 at Lambeau Field Monday.
Sports,"One door opened and another shut Monday. In the hallway separating the two, a place better known as Cardinals purgatory, Josh McCown watched his career flash before his eyes."
Sci/Tech," Sybase Inc.  said on Tuesday that it will partner with hardware vendor IBM  to market its Linux database software, potentially dealing a blow to Sun Microsystems, another long standing partner."
Sci/Tech, Scientists and wildlife officials continued to search Tuesday for what may have caused a series of mass strandings which left 168 whales and dolphins dead on Australian and New Zealand beaches in the past three days.
World," A report by a high level panel on reforming the United Nations proposes expanding the criteria for U.N. military action but maintains the need for Security Council approval, U.N. diplomats said."
World,A video of Princess Diana talking about her life is aired on American television.
World,"U.N. Secretary-General Kofi\Annan said on Monday he was ""disappointed"" his son did not tell him the full story of his ties to a firm involved\in the U.N. oil-for-food program, now under investigation."
Sci/Tech," Sybase Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SY.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SY.N</A> said on Tuesday  that it will partner with hardware vendor IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> to market  its Linux database software, potentially dealing a blow to Sun  Microsystems, another long standing partner."
World," An aircraft that went missing in central  Afghanistan at the weekend is presumed to have crashed with  three U.S. military passengers and three U.S. civilian crew  aboard, military and security sources said on Tuesday."
World,Daring motorcycle messengers seem immune to delays in South America's largest city.
Sci/Tech,"The three companies are investing billions of dollars to develop and prepare for mass production of Cell, a multicore semiconductor composed of several processors that work together to handle multiple tasks simultaneously."
Business," quot;I think the start was very mixed, quot; said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz  amp; Associates, a national retail consulting and investment banking firm in New York."
Business,"Investigators looking into price manipulation in the natural gas industry charged five former traders Monday, and for the first time accused workers from different companies of colluding to move the market."
Business,"Intelsat lost a satellite during the weekend, and that could put its \$5 billion sale to private investors in jeopardy. Intelsat says a sudden and unexpected electrical-distribution anomaly caused the permanent loss of the spacecraft."
Business,"An environmentally minded California software firm says it will give \$5,000 to every one of its 1,500 US workers who buys a gas-electric hybrid vehicle rated 45 miles per gallon or more in highway driving."
Business,"An order signed Monday by a federal bankruptcy judge in Pennsylvania clears the way for Halliburton #39;s KBR unit to emerge from bankruptcy by year #39;s end, according to the Houston company."
Business,"Reliant Energy, a producer of power in 12 US states, plans to sell about \$4 billion in new debt in a refinancing that may cut the company #39;s interest costs."
Sci/Tech,"Four US movie studios have announced their intention to release next-generation DVDs in the Toshiba-backed HD DVD format, the technology firm announced on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Beijing #39;s municipal government canceled an order for Microsoft Corp. computer software following official complaints that local governments aren #39;t buying enough domestically-developed software.
Sports, Quarterback Brett Favre celebrated his 200th straight start with three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers defeated the St.
Sports," quot;It was an extremely difficult decision, quot; Athletic Director Ted Leland said,  quot;but I simply felt that the program was in need of new direction and leadership."
World,The UN nuclear agency agreed yesterday on a plan for policing Iran #39;s nuclear programs designed to avoid a showdown at the United Nations.
World,"After losing two no-confidence motions, PM vows he will do everything in his power to expand Coalition and avoid elections, but stressed, If we are forced to declare elections, we shall."
Sci/Tech,"Four Hollywood studios announced that they would release films in a new high-definition DVD format by the end of next year, an advance in the effort to define a new DVD standard."
Business," The dollar recovered against the euro and  the yen on Tuesday following poor Japanese output figures,  although many traders suspect the U.S. currency's two day  reprieve from weeks of heavy selling won't last long."
Business,"Harmony Gold, which has managed to acquire only 10,8 of Gold Fields in the first stage of its hostile take-over bid, put a brave face on its offer yesterday, saying it would immediately launch the second part of its offer for the remaining shares."
Business,"  Willis Group said Monday that it hired a top broker from larger rival Marsh  amp; McLennan, one of the first signs talent is on the move as a result of Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the industry."
Business,Martha Stewart is making big plans to return to the small screen next year following her five-month gig in a West Virginia prison.
Business,"Have you ever considered giving your  quot;true love quot; everything offered in the traditional timeless song, Twelve Days of Christmas?"
Sci/Tech,"Four Hollywood studios promised to support Toshiba #39;s next generation of DVD technology, due in stores next fall. The technology, called HD-DVD, is doing battle with Sony "
Sci/Tech,"Since the Skulls virus hit, people are starting to become aware of the fact that cell phones are just as vulnerable to attacks as computers."
Sports,"When Doc Rivers has dinner with Orlando coach Johnny Davis and Magic players Pat Garrity and Grant Hill sometime next summer, there should be some interesting conversation."
Sports,Rahul Dravid completed a solid half-century as India reached 198 for three at lunch on the third day of the second and final Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens on Tuesday.
World,"VIENTIANE - China and 10 South-east Asian countries signed historic trade pacts to pave the way for the world #39;s biggest free-trade zone by 2010, with a total population of nearly two billion people."
World,"KIEV, Ukraine -- Facing a relentless tide of opposition protests, embattled President Leonid Kuchma said Monday that a new election might be the only way out of a spiraling crisis that threatens to break up this former Soviet republic between the pro "
World," Australia may have ""innocently"" exported nuclear technology to parties with weapons of mass destruction programs, Defence Minister Robert Hill said on the sidelines of an anti proliferation forum."
World," The nation's forefathers envisioned a president born in the good ol' U.S. of A.; a red, white and true blue chief executive for when the band strikes up ""Hail to the Chief."""
Business,"Manchester Airport is the only one of the three major airports serving the Boston area that has increased its market share since 2001, according to a Boston Globe analysis of passenger data."
Business,"Is the revolution over already? I'm talking about the Internet retailing revolution, which over the past six years has changed the way much of America shops."
Business,"Cambridge Heart Inc. , a small, publicly traded company based in Bedford, has suffered a setback in its bid to persuade Medicare to mandate its tests for a registry of implantable defibrillator patients."
Business,"LinuxWorld Conference  amp; Expo will come to Boston for the first time in February, underscoring the area's standing as a hub for the open-source software being adopted by thousands of businesses."
Business,"Research firms rode high during the high-tech boom, advising businesses to use technology to cut costs and boost efficiency."
Business,"term Treasury securities rose in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 2.20 percent, up from 2.16 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 2.40 percent, up from 2.37 percent."
Business,"Crude oil futures rose to within a quarter of \$50 a barrel yesterday after a gas leak shut down a North Sea oil production platform, and as traders weighed concerns about heating oil supplies against the fact that temperatures have been mild in recent weeks."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. has adopted a severance plan that offers some executives one-time payments of up to triple their salary plus other perks if the troubled pharmaceutical giant is acquired and they lose their jobs.
Business,"The euro's growing strength against the US dollar is  quot;unwelcome, quot; the European Central Bank chief said yesterday as the 12-nation European currency hovered just below a record high."
Business,"Gold futures hit a 16-year high yesterday, continuing a bull run that has gold companies  quot;living the dream, quot; according to one industry analyst."
Business,"Former owner Alex Langer is poised to resume operations of WBIX-AM this week amid signs the station is about to significantly cut back on its signature business news and information programs. Langer sold WBIX to accused embezzler Bradford Bleidt in 2002 for \$10 million, but was still owed \$7 million when Bleidt was arrested and charged this month with stealing ..."
Business,"Government questions about ''basic data integrity quot; derailed publication of a report raising safety concerns about arthritis drug Vioxx on the eve of a contentious congressional hearing, according to an e-mail exchange."
Business,Three top Hollywood studios are throwing their considerable weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of DVDs.
Business," The dollar recovered against the euro and the yen on Tuesday following poor Japanese output figures, although many traders suspect the U.S. currency's two day reprieve from weeks of heavy selling won't last long."
Business,"Nine leading think tanks in the eurozone have predicted that interest rates will stay unchanged for six months. The forecast comes from a new  quot;Euroframe quot; outlook, in which Ireland #39;s Economic and Social Research Institute is one of the institutes involved."
Business,"Embattled Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. has lost more than a dozen brokers in the past six weeks, since Attorney General Eliot Spitzer charged them with bid-rigging and the stock price fell by 40 percent."
Business, Qatari Energy Minister Abdullah al Attiyah said on Tuesday that  #36;30 a barrel was a fair price for oil    a level nearly  #36;20 below U.S. crude futures.
Sci/Tech,"A computer program known as  quot;Skulls quot; with potentially destructive capability aimed at advanced mobile devices was seen as a low threat because it had not targeted consumers, security software maker McAfee Inc."
Sports," It was clear from the non stop Brett Favre hype that aired on ABC and its little brother, ESPN, all weekend the television network had pulled some strings with the NFL to get Favre #39;s 200th consecutive start on  quot;ABC #39;s Monday Night Football."
Sports,"After reportedly having dinner with right-hander Pedro Martinez last Thursday, Mets general manager Omar Minaya has made an offer that tops the one the Red Sox submitted, The New York Times reported."
Sports,University of Texas head coach Mack Brown didn #39;t have long to savor his team #39;s 26-13 victory over in-state rival Texas A amp;M.
World,Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said here Monday that he looks forward to  quot;a peaceful coexistence quot; with India as the nuclear-armed neighbors seek to push their peace process forward.
Business, Qatari Energy Minister Abdullah al Attiyah  said on Tuesday that  $30 a barrel was a fair price for oil    a  level nearly  $20 below U.S. crude futures.
Business," Japan's Nikkei average closed 0.72  percent lower on Tuesday after weak industrial output data  sapped investor appetite for technology issues, but declines  were limited as the dollar firmed against the yen for a second  day."
Business,"Three Hollywood studios choose to use next-generation DVD technology backed by Toshiba, snubbing a rival product promoted by Sony."
Sci/Tech," Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) finally has won control of PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) after an 18 month takeover battle, making the Redwood Shores, California based company the world's second largest vendor of business management applications software."
World, Hundreds of Buddhists in southern Russia marched through snow to see and hear the Dalai Lama as he continued a long awaited visit to the country in spite of Chinese protests.
Sci/Tech,"  Slower growth and reduced profits will likely squeeze three of the nation #39;s top 10 personal computer manufacturers out of the market by 2007, a research firm predicted Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The owners of file-swapping giant Kazaa claimed Tuesday their software, which allows users to exchange copyrighted music and movies online, is no different from video recorders as they launched their defence in a landmark music "
World, Rescuers succeeded in saving most of the whales still stranded on beaches in Australia and New Zealand as scientists pinpointed cyclical weather patterns as a likely cause of increased beachings.
World,"VIENTIANE, LAOS -- Rising power China moved yesterday to expand its influence in a region long dominated by the United States, signing an accord with Southeast Asian countries aimed at creating the world #39;s largest free trade area by 2010 -- a sprawling "
World," The United States is taking a time out from browbeating Iran about its nuclear weapons, giving way  #151; for now, at least  #151; while the Europeans try to sweet talk Iran's uranium enrichment to a halt."
World," Iran is prepared to keep uranium  enrichment activities frozen as long as nuclear negotiations  continue with the EU, but those talks should not last too long,  Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Hassan Rohani said Tuesday."
Sports,"Hard as they tried, the Red Sox were unable to dissuade Gabe Kapler from bolting to Japan. But they made sure another key bench player will return next season when they enticed Doug Mirabelli to sign a two-year contract worth \$3 million, the richest deal of his career."
Sports,"The Patriots will meet yet another team that has a key player missing because of injury, this time on defense."
Sports,"For the Patriots this weekend, it's back to Cleveland, where Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli first got together years ago."
Sports,"One game into Bridgewater-Raynham's league schedule, the Trojans' season appeared to be over. After losing to Marshfield to open Old Colony League play Oct. 30, the Trojans figured their chances at surviving beyond Thanksgiving were as good as a turkey's. With only four teams in the league, Marshfield seemed a safe bet to garner its playoff berth."
Sports,"For a team coming off back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, Chelmsford sure found itself flying under the radar coming into this season."
Sports,"Density may be important in physics, but Acton-Boxboro thinks the concept is overrated -- especially when it comes to its football team."
World,"  After Saddam Hussein was ousted and his security apparatus collapsed, many Iraqis predicted ethnic war. They feared ethnic militias like the Kurdish Peshmerga would fill the security vacuum and engage in a bloody power struggle."
World,"  Facing a relentless tide of opposition protests, embattled President Leonid Kuchma said yesterday that a new election might be the only way out of a spiraling crisis that threatens to break up this former Soviet republic between the pro Russia east and the Western leaning rest of Ukraine."
World,  The UN nuclear agency agreed yesterday on a plan for policing Iran's nuclear programs designed to avoid a showdown at the United Nations.
World,"  Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday urged a new international dialogue with the United States on climate change, weeks before Britain takes over the presidency of the G8 group of industrialized nations.  quot;The most important thing is to try to get a dialogue with America on how we recognize both the scale of the problem on greenhouse gas emissions ..."
World,"2002 Jan. President Bush describes Iraq, Iran, and North Korea as an  quot;axis of evil. quot;"
World,  A local Hamas leader indicated yesterday the militant group would not attack Israelis during the Palestinian presidential campaign and would consider a formal truce with Israel in the latest signs of hope for renewed peace efforts in the region.
World,  Leaders of the IRA allied Sinn Fein party talked with Northern Ireland's police commander for the first time ever yesterday in pursuit of a new peace agreement between Catholics and Protestants.
World,"  Turkey will have to accept tough conditions, including de facto recognition of Cyprus and a permanent brake on labor migration, to open European Union entry talks, according to a draft EU summit statement."
World,"  Insurgents stepped up attacks on Iraq's fledgling security forces, killing seven Iraqi police and guardsmen yesterday in a suicide bombing hours after storming a police station north of the capital. The military reported five new US deaths."
World,  Osama bin Laden's top deputy vowed in a videotape aired yesterday to keep fighting the United States until Washington changes its policies.
World,BOGOTA -- Colombia's government backpedaled yesterday on a sensational claim made by the defense minister that Marxist rebels wanted to assassinate President Bush during a recent state visit.
Sci/Tech,"Patriotic Americans Boycotting Anti-American Hollywood has sent letters threatening a boycott against radio stations playing the new Skinny Puppy album, The Greater Wrong of the Right."
Business,"The far north Scottsdale Target store rang up better than expected sales during the three days after Thanksgiving. At Superstition Springs Center in Mesa, Bath and Body Works sold out "
Sci/Tech," The Downloader.GK Trojan was named as the worst piece of malicious code of 2004, according to Spanish anti virus firm Panda Software."
Business,"The holiday season keeps the Hansen family busy harvesting, shipping and selling thousands of Christmas trees. However, this year the Hansens, along with 12 "
Business,Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd. (WSH) on Monday said it hired a top executive from embattled rival Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos.
Business,"Martha Stewart Living #39;s business may not have hit rock bottom yet, but its stock is officially back from the dead. Shares of the struggling media company were up nearly 9 on Wednesday, reaching not only their "
Sci/Tech," F Secure, the Finnish anti virus software developer, has identified two new, fast spreading versions of Cabir, the worm that infects cell phones using the Symbian operating system."
Sci/Tech, NTT DoCoMo Inc said Tuesday that it will expand its i mode Internet capable cell phone services into Britain and Ireland in the latter half of 2005 by concluding a licensing contract with British cell phone company mmO2 PLC.
Sci/Tech,"Malicious hackers have once again compromised The SCO Groups website, the second time in as many days. The messages on the website appear to mock the companys ownership claims over various parts of the Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech,"After the Child Support Agency (CSA) debacle earlier this month, when it emerged that the 450m system built by EDS still isn #39;t working properly a year and a half after its supposed completion, the DWP crash seemed impossibly incompetent."
Sports,Australia defeated New Zealand by a massive 213 runs on the final day of the second cricket Test at Adelaide Oval today. With this victory the Aussies have won the series.
Sports, Ahmad Carroll and Joey Thomas knew they were going to be targeted by the St. Louis Rams #39; pass  happy offense Monday night.
Sports,"Doc Rivers got his team back on track while gaining a measure of revenge on his old squad, and the Boston Celtics snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 117-101 on Monday night."
Sports,"KARACHI, Nov. 28. Coach Mr Bob Woolmer today brushed aside previous Pakistani performances against Australia and said his team could spring a surprise if they played to their potential on their upcoming tour."
Sports,The Patriots can be healthy or hurting. The field can be drenched or dry. The opponent might have a stingy defense or a high-scoring offense.
Sports," Arizona Cardinals running back Emmitt Smith will miss 2 3 weeks with a toe injury, ESPN reported Monday. And that #39;s not the only change in the starting lineup for the Cards."
Sci/Tech," Chip manufacturer AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced a processor designed to handle the demands of multimedia content on mobile devices. The latest iteration of AMD's Alchemy product line, dubbed Au1200, promises to provide video entertainment for consumers on the move, much like what MP3 players deliver to music fans."
Sci/Tech," Online shoppers in the United States spent  #36;23.2 billion during the holidays, excluding travel, up 25 percent from the 2003 season, according to a new survey from Goldman, Sachs   Co., Harris Interactive and"
World,"Gerry Adams shook the hand of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Hugh Orde in Tony Blairs Downing Street office today, as the republican leadership and the Reverend "
World,"Hebrew news service Itim quotes Sheikh Hassan Yousef, considered a senior Hamas leader in the West Bank, as saying that Hamas was ready for a ten-year hudna (truce)."
Business,What does it take to lure harried Christmas shoppers away from the malls and the prepackaged convenience of an already decorated plastic Christmas tree in a box?
Sci/Tech,"For years, doctors have been relying on a vague nondiagnosis known by the acronym Ednos: eating disorder not otherwise specified."
Sci/Tech,"In one young patient, unidentified stalkers seek out openings to attack the vision."
Sci/Tech,"When painful medicine is involved, closeness to a patient can make for fuzzy views."
Sci/Tech,Where did the Bonneville Salt Flats of western Utah come from? Did the same thing create salt flats elsewhere?
Business,"The first weekend of holiday shopping went from red-hot to dead white, as a storm that delivered freezing, snowy weather across Colorado kept consumers at home."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- State Compensation Insurance Fund today announced it has filed with the Department of Insurance an average rate decrease of 5 percent on new and renewal workers #39; compensation "
Business,Asian stocks rose in US trading. Sony Corp. gained after the world #39;s No. 2 consumer-electronics maker agreed to resolve a dispute over patents related to digital cameras.
World," Floods and landslides caused by heavy rains killed at least 26 people in the northern Philippines, disaster officials said Tuesday, a week after storms left about 160 dead or missing."
Sci/Tech,"Three Hollywood studios have chosen to embrace next-generation DVD technology backed by Toshiba, snubbing a rival product promoted by Sony."
Sports,"The defense that couldnt seem to get a turnover finally got a couple on Monday night. First-round draft pick Ahmad Carroll, facing the stiffest test of his rookie season, scored a touchdown on a fumble "
Sports,"Matthew Pinsent has already been guaranteed an influential position in the International Olympic Committee following his expected retirement from rowing, Standard Sport can reveal today."
Sports,"His initial takeover was thwarted by Leeds after a failure to provide promised monies two weeks ago. Yesterday, Mr Sainsbury - the great-grandson of the founder of the supermarket chain -evealed he had "
Sports,whose face has become famous as police have sought for more than a week to identify him -- finally has a name. Auburn Hills police said Monday that 
Sports,"Before lineup introductions, NC State men #39;s basketball coach Herb Sendek pulls each one of his starters aside and offers a word."
World," A U.S. Army soldier died from injuries sustained after a roadside bomb exploded next to his patrol north of Baghdad, the military said Tuesday."
Sports," Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison was given the option of paying  #36;10,000 to get out of jail after spending almost a month locked up for failing to pay child support for more than two years."
World,The government of Sudan is delaying the expulsion of country directors of two British-based aid agencies it has accused of making statements that suggest support for rebels.
World,"Thousands of Buddhist pilgrims trekked to a temple in the southern republic of Kalmykia today to join prayers led by the Dalai Lama, on his first visit to Russia after years of being denied entry."
World," GAPAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Floods and landslides caused  by heavy rains killed at least 26 people in the northern  Philippines, disaster officials said Tuesday, a week after  storms left about 160 dead or missing."
World," Iran reiterated Tuesday it was only  prepared to keep its uranium enrichment activities frozen for a  few months and would not, as the EU and Washington want,  permanently mothball facilities which could make atomic bombs."
World,The Indian army says Burmese troops have begun an offensive to flush out Indian rebel bases in their territory.
Business,"The holiday shopping season began with a surge in spending, but consumers faded by the long Thanksgiving weekends close and many retailers were facing decent but hardly impressive sales."
Business,"US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thin heating oil tanks."
Business,Mart asked an appeals court to overturn a ruling allowing 1.6 million female workers seeking billions of dollars in back pay to sue the company for discrimination as a group.
Business," Univision Communications Inc. said Monday it dropped a lawsuit against Nielsen Media Research Inc. over the firm #39;s new TV rating system, which the Spanish language broadcaster claimed miscounts its viewers."
Business,The courtroom drama of shareholders vs. Disney #39;s battling Mikes - Michael Ovitz and Michael Eisner -as become a can #39;t-miss reality show for entertainment industry executives.
Business,Federal indictments were unsealed yesterday accusing five former natural-gas traders at three Houston energy companies of reporting fake trades to industry publications.
Business,"Business software maker Hyperion Solutions Corp., of Sunnyvale, says it will give \$5,000 to every employee who buys a car that gets at least 45 miles per gallon."
Business,"BellSouth Corp. (NYSE: BLS - message board) today named Mark Feidler as its new chief operating officer, along with a host of other executive changes."
Sci/Tech,"Shades of VHS versus Betamax: The war over the next-generation DVD format was launched Monday. Warner Bros., Paramount and Universal studios, as well as minimajor New Line Cinema "
Sci/Tech,"So quit fighting. Switch to Firefox, in a newly released 1.0 version. If you already are using Mozilla, a Web browser built using the same architecture as Firefox, then you know most of those benefits of switching."
Sports,"GREEN BAY, Wis.  Brett Favre threw three touchdown passes in his 200th consecutive start, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 45-17 win over the St."
Sports,"Texas came up just short and California appears headed to the Rose Bowl, or maybe better, as the Bowl Championship Series #39; second-to-last rankings showed little movement at the top."
Sports,"At first glance, the statistics sheet from last nights basketball game against Nevada indicates that Kansas played exceptionally well defensively."
World,"The UN nuclear agency agreed yesterday on a European-negotiated plan for policing Iran #39;s nuclear programs. The United States, which claims Iran is trying to build a nuclear "
World,"ELEANOR HALL: It was one of the world #39;s worst industrial accidents but nearly 20 years after a gas leak devastated a shanty town on the outskirts of Bhopal in central India, many of the tens of thousands of people affected are yet to receive compensation."
World, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said yesterday he was  quot;disappointed quot; to learn his son Kojo was getting secret payments from a company under investigation for its role in the Iraq oil for food scandal.
Business," European shares opened modestly firmer  on Tuesday, helped by a reprieve for the battered dollar but  mixed company updates kept a lid on gains."
Business,"Carlos Gutierrez, whose family fled Castro, will head administration efforts to revive the manufacturing sector. By Associated Press."
Business,Excitement on Friday as the holiday shopping season got underway cooled before the weekend #39;s close as cautious shoppers browsed and let many deals pass.
Business,Hyperion said it hopes to encourage other firms to join its clean-driving campaign and has launched a group called the Companies for Clean Air Consortium.
World," When Saddam Hussein's lieutenant heard that an oil pipeline had been sabotaged in Qushqia, his order was swift: blow up the village. Under Saddam, nobody messed with oil."
Sci/Tech,"On HP #39;s UK site the upcoming hx2000 series is now broken out into three different Pocket PC devices, the HP iPaq hx2750, HP iPaq 2410, and HP iPaq 2110."
World," Rescuers were desperately searching for survivors after floods and landslides unleashed by a tropical storm in the Philippines killed more than 100 people, most buried alive under tonnes of debris, officials said."
Sports,"Green Bay #39;s indomitable quarterback celebrated his 200th straight regular-season start by throwing three touchdown passes and leading the Packers to their sixth straight win Monday night, 45-17 over St."
Sports,English soccer #39;s ruling body charged Bolton forward El-Hadji Diouf with improper conduct for spitting at defender Arjan De Zeeuw during Saturday #39;s 1-0 home loss to Portsmouth.
Sports,New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming was quick to praise Ricky Ponting #39;s Australia side after the Black Caps were beaten by 213 runs in the second Test in Adelaide.
Sports,"Kansas had one primary goal defensively Monday night and that was to limit the touches of Nevada sharpshooter Nick Fazekas. Before the first half even ended, the Jayhawks knew if "
Sports,"Doc Rivers was cheered by his old fans, then his new team gave him a small measure of revenge. Rivers #39; Boston Celtics snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 117 "
Sports,The Nuggets needed a record-breaking defensive night to make up for a rim- breaking offensive one Monday night in their 76-67 win over the down and depleted New Orleans Hornets at the Pepsi Center.
Sports,"Three years ago, Ted Leland thought he had found the right offensive mind for Stanford in coach Buddy Teevens. The results eventually told the athletic director otherwise, and Teevens was "
World,"Iran #39;s top nuclear negotiator says Tehran will never completely abandon its uranium enrichment activities. At a news conference on Tuesday, Hasan Rohani said the current suspension will last only as long as negotiations continue with Europe."
World,Scientists and wildlife officials are continuing to search for what may have caused a series of mass strandings which have left 169 whales and dolphins dead on Australian and New Zealand beaches in the past three days.
World,Maybe the most unpleasant Ankara-Brussels meeting since the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in 2002 was held in The Hague last week.
World," About 100 people have died in a northern  Philippine town following floods and landslides caused by heavy  rain, a local official said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Just two games into his return from a fractured right thumb, Delonte West suffered a broken right hand that will keep the rookie point guard out indefinitely. West broke his hand on an innocuous-looking fall early in the second quarter against Miami Sunday night. He iced the hand at halftime and came back to play in the ..."
Sports,"Elton Brand had a season-high 30 points and and Bobby Simmons scored 9 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Clippers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 94-82, in Los Angeles last night to complete the second-best November in franchise history."
Business," The dollar won a reprieve against other  major currencies on Tuesday, bouncing off last week's record  low versus the euro as markets grew cautious ahead of words  from the European Central Bank chief and U.S. data."
Business,"A GERMAN BANK #39;S \$900-million offer to refinance Stelco Inc. was approved yesterday as the benchmark bid for the restructuring Hamilton steelmaker by a judge, who challenged others to step up and prove "
World," Iran reiterated Tuesday it was only  prepared to freeze its uranium enrichment activities for a few  months and would not, as the EU and Washington want,  permanently mothball facilities which could make atomic bombs."
World, Russian parliamentary speaker Boris  Gryzlov said Tuesday Ukraine was headed for breakup or  bloodshed over its deadlocked presidential election.
World," A car bomb exploded near a U.S.  military patrol in the town of Baiji, north of Baghdad, on  Tuesday, killing at least seven Iraqis and wounding 20 people,  including two U.S. soldiers, doctors and the military said."
World," Congo based Rwandan rebels, under  threat of imminent attack by Rwanda, repeated an allegation  Tuesday that Rwandan troops had crossed the border in recent  days to seize the vast country's mineral rich east."
World,"A top Iranian cleric hails a ""victory"" over the US after the UN said it would not punish Iran with sanctions."
World,Two key meetings are set to take place as efforts intensify to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
World,"African governments are failing to act to cut greenhouse gas emissions, Kenya's Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai says."
Business,President George W. Bush #39;s nomination of Cuban-born Carlos M. Gutierrez for Commerce secretary fits neatly into a long-term strategy of boosting Republican prospects for national 
Business,"NEW YORK, November 30 (newratings.com) - Merck  amp; Co (MRK.NYS) has adopted a new compensation plan aimed at retaining its senior management officials in case of a possible takeover."
Business,"The City University of New York tapped BusinessWeek editor Stephen B. Shepard late yesterday to lead its new graduate school of journalism, set to open in 2006."
Sci/Tech,"MOBILE group mmO2 and giant Japanese telcom NTT DoCoMo today signed a deal allowing mmO2 to launch the i-mode internet service in Britain, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O has agreed to acquire closely held SevenSpace Inc., adding to Sun #39;s managed services offerings, the network computer maker said on Monday."
Sports,"The governor of Wisconsin proclaimed it Brett Favre Day yesterday and the night belonged to the Green Bay Packers quarterback, too."
Sports,"He has moved his training camp back to the Catskills, where he had most of his professional success. He is on a three-fight win streak after nearly falling off the boxing map."
World,At least 63 miners have been killed in the Chenjiashan coal mine gas explosion in Northwest China #39;s Shaanxi Province and more than 100 miners remained trapped underground.
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approached the opposition Labour Party with a tentative offer to join his shaky coalition, in hopes of avoiding early elections and saving his Gaza withdrawal plan."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission has upgraded its investigation of Pro-Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Newton from an informal inquiry to a formal probe, according to the firm's most recent quarterly report to investors. The federal securities watchdog is looking at whether false or misleading statements were made about Pro-Pharmaceuticals, possibly by the company itself."
Sci/Tech,"Major record labels are suing the firm behind Kazaa, the internet #39;s most-used file-swapping software. Sharman Networks, a firm based in Australia but registered in the Pacific island state of Vanuatu, is being "
Sci/Tech," quot;NVIDIA #39;s SLI tech is about as cool as it gets, and I wanted to see what happens when you pair up a couple of GeForce 6800 Ultra cards for a PC graphics solution "
World,"Japan and South Korea joined the rush to court Southeast Asia, agreeing Tuesday to launch free trade talks with the region #39;s leaders hours after they clinched a momentous market-opening deal with booming China."
World,"have left 169 whales and dolphins dead on Australian and New Zealand beaches in the past three days. By Tuesday, 96 long-finned pilot whales and bottle-nosed dolphins had died after the first beaching on Sunday at King Island, midway."
Business,President Bush #39;s choice of Kellogg chief executive Carlos Gutierrez as commerce secretary leaves the cereal and snack giant without the dynamic leader who has guided its remarkable turnaround.
Business,"FRANKFURT (AFX) - European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet has called on the US to reduce its budget deficit, saying this will help facilitate a  quot;gradual and smooth correction quot; of the ballooning US current account deficit."
Business,"chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Monday, the index had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent."
Business,"A special committee of independent directors at building products manufacturer Royal Group Technologies Ltd. (Woodbridge, ON) has fired president and CEO Douglas Dunsmuir and senior vice-president and CFO "
Sports,ON-LOAN Liverpool striker El Hadji Diouf is facing a three-match ban after his latest spitting controversy drew widespread disgust from the football world.
Sports,Jesus Chavez:  quot;I am getting ready to vamp up for this coming year. I #39;m going to take a fight in February. Not sure when in February but sometime in February and then I #39;m looking to get my title back.
Business,"Gold fell from a 16-year closing high in London, the first drop in five days, as the dollar rose against the euro, decreasing the appeal of the dollar-denominated metal as an alternative investment to US assets."
Business," Walgreen Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WAG.N</A> on Monday posted a  30.5 percent rise in quarterly profit, boosted by sales of  generic drugs and digital photo processing, sending its shares  to a nearly three year high."
Sci/Tech,A new high-definition DVD format aimed at replacing current DVDs got a huge boost Monday when NBC Universal and three other heavyweight Hollywood studios endorsed electronics giant Toshiba #39;s new HD DVD.
Sci/Tech,"Some details of the highly-anticipated advanced microprocessor, code-named Cell, which is expected to power the PlayStation 3, have been released by the three firms responsible for the chip #39;s development - IBM, Sony and Toshiba."
Sci/Tech,"The speedy GeForce Go 6800 mobile graphics chip from NVidia helps power high-end, wide-screen notebooks. Plus: new Microsoft accounting software."
Sports,WALTER SMITH will be unveiled as the new Scotland manager on Thursday after being offered the job last night. The former Rangers and Everton boss will sign a deal that will see him take charge until the 2008 European Championship.
Business,"Gazprom, Russia's gas monopoly, says it will bid in the \$8.65bn government sale of the main production arm of embattled oil firm Yukos."
Sci/Tech,"A year after Congress enacted the CAN-SPAM legislation, our tests show that unsubscribing from marketing e-mail can still be hard."
Sci/Tech,"The speedy GeForce Go 6800 mobile graphics chip from NVidia helps power high-end, wide-screen notebooks. Plus: new Microsoft accounting software."
Business," President Bush on Monday nominated Carlos Gutierrez, among the most prominent Hispanic business executives in the United States, to be his new Commerce secretary, as the president continued with what Republicans said would be a broad overhaul "
Business,"On Tuesday, November 30, the Board of Directors of Russias natural gas monopoly Gazprom has approved the decision to take part in the auction for the sale of 76.8 percent of shares of Yuganskneftegaz, the main production asset of embattled Yukos Oil "
World, The Dalai Lama arrived Monday for his first visit to Russia in 10 years after Moscow abruptly reversed its refusal to grant the Tibetan spiritual leader entry.
World," THE FREED: Cuba unexpectedly releases for health reasons three political dissidents: economics writer Oscar Espinosa Chepe, who has a liver ailment, Marcelo Lopez, who has a neurological disorder, and Margarito Broche, who suffered a heart attack in prison."
Sci/Tech,"US scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to make low-cost hydrogen, possibly a step toward finding new sources of energy to end US dependence on foreign oil."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approached the opposition Labor party with a tentative offer to join his coalition in hopes of avoiding early elections and saving his Gaza withdrawal plan.
World,"The Russian government has allowed the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to visit the country despite longstanding opposition from China."
World,"Congo-based Rwandan rebels, under threat of imminent attack by Rwanda, repeated an allegation Tuesday that Rwandan troops had crossed the border in recent days to seize the vast country #39;s mineral-rich east."
World,South Africa's ruling party tries to soothe the tempers of President Thabo Mbeki and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Business,"A hydrogen fuel cell being tested since February at Dow Chemical Co. #39;s complex in Freeport has successfully generated electricity using hydrogen that is less than 100 percent pure, which is prompting an expanded test."
Sci/Tech,"Sharman Networks, the company behind the Kazaa peer-to-peer file sharing software, began its defence in a Sydney court room on Tuesday against charges by members of the music industry that the company aided music piracy and copyright infringement."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems Inc. announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a small IT outsourcing company - SevenSpace.
Sports,"Arsenal Football Club forward Thierry Henry is one of three players nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year Award. The Frenchman enjoyed another successful year with the Highbury club, his goals leading them to the Premiership title last season."
Business," The Japanese economy is expected to grow just above 2.0 percent in 2005 and 2006, losing some steam on slower exports after an estimated robust 4.0 percent expansion this year, according to the OECD."
Business,"Public borrowing is set to rise and the government will need to raise taxes or reduce spending to decisively cut the deficit, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says."
Business,"Services firm Rentokil Initial has warned of a likely deterioration in trading into the first-half of 2005 and earmarked some asset sales, as it continues to suffer from shrinking margins."
Business,"Three of the nation #39;s top 10 personal computer manufacturers will likely leave the market by 2007 because of slower growth and reduced profits in the industry, a research firm predicted Monday."
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to respect the results of any new election in Ukraine, the German government said on Tuesday in a statement."
Sci/Tech,Hollywood film studios have pledged support for one of the competing formats battling for primacy in the DVD market. The group supporting the HD DVD optical disc format for high-definition video is vying with the rival Blu-ray Disc format .
Sci/Tech,"INTERNET users fed up with spam can go on the offensive by downloading a screensaver aimed at hitting junkmailers in the pocket, net portal Lycos said."
Sports,The SFA have tried to play down speculation Smith (right) had been offered the job on Monday but his appointment would come as little surprise.
Sports,Jenson Button has admitted he was  quot;misguided quot; in his attempts to switch to Williams for next season. The 24-year-old declared his intention to leave BAR in August but team boss David Richards prevented the move on legal grounds.
Sports,"Paul Pierce scored 24 points and Marcus Banks a season-high 20, and the visiting Boston Celtics put seven players in double figures en route to a 117-101 victory Monday against the Orlando Magic."
Sports," #39; #39;It was an extremely difficult decision, but I simply felt that the program was in need of new direction and leadership, #39; #39; athletic director Ted Leland said Monday."
Sci/Tech," The owners of file swapping giant Kazaa claimed Tuesday their software, which allows users to exchange copyrighted music and movies online, doesn't differ from video recorders, as they launched their defense in a landmark music piracy case in Australia."
World,"General Kofi Annan today voiced his hope to an international meeting on water, sanitation and hygiene that one day the world will no longer have to face the dire consequences of inadequate access to safe drinking water and basic "
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed  in a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Gerhard  Schroeder to respect the results of any new election in  Ukraine, the German government said on Tuesday in a statement."
World," Rwanda's president on Tuesday warned that his forces will deal with rebels based in Congo and suggested they may already be doing so, a day after reports emerged that Rwandan troops had crossed in neighboring Congo."
World," WASHINGTON (AP)   President George W. Bush's trip north of the border will be akin to a polite dance where he'll try to avoid missteps that could create more anti Americanism in Canada. For his part, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin will want to avoid looking as if he's bending to U.S. will on trade and security issues."
Business,"  The Organization for Economic Co operation and Development cut its 2005 economic growth forecasts for the US, Japan and the eurozone, citing a period of sustained high oil prices."
Business,"House prices across the UK will come to a virtual standstill in 2005, the Nationwide Building Society predicted today. The lender said that property prices in Britain look set to rise by just 2 across the year, compared to a rise of 13 in 2004."
Business,  British pest control and office services group Rentokil warned investors Tuesday to expect weaker results next year and said 2004 profit would be hurt by the soft US dollar and one off costs.
Business,"MORE TIN makers are going to crash and burn with three of the top 10 PC makers being squeezed out of the market by 2007, Gartner has repeated for the third time so far this month."
Sci/Tech,AN ISP CALLED Lycos has come up with a way of fighting spam that attacks the spammers servers. All you have to do is load a screensaver -  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; - available from Lycos Europe and it will requests 
Sports,British Formula One driver Jenson Button has admitted he was  quot;misguided quot; in seeking to move from BAR to Williams. The 24-year-old announced his intention in August to drive for Williams 
World,"Iran has not abandoned its right to enrich uranium, as the suspension it agreed to with the UN nuclear agency is for several months, Iran #39;s top nuclear official, Hassan Rowhani, said Tuesday."
World,"General Kofi Annans son was paid more than 16,000 a year for five years by a company under investigation in the UNs Iraq oil for food programme corruption probe."
Sci/Tech,"Here's a look at new and interesting developments at the major shopping search and comparision sites during 2004. Today: BizRate/Shopzilla, Froogle, and MSN Shopping."
Business," China, Japan and North America will pull the global economy forward over the next two years despite headwinds thrown up by high oil prices and tenacious deficits, the OECD predicted."
Business,Hygiene-to-security group Rentokil Initial has warned of further tough trading next year and announced plans to sell part of its hygiene division.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems is buying IT services company SevenSpace for an undisclosed amount of cash, helping to expand its support for operating systems outside of Solaris."
Sci/Tech," A sudden, measurable decline in market share in any product over the course of a few months says something, even if that product is one whose producer still holds about 90 of the market in question."
Sports,"Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - Arsenal #39;s Thierry Henry, AC Milan #39;s Andriy Shevchenko, and Barcelona #39;s Ronaldinho are the three finalists for FIFA #39;s 2004 World Player of the Year award."
Business," Oil prices briefly climbed back over  $50  on Tuesday, pushed higher by supply outages in the North Sea  and fears about low stocks of winter heating fuels."
Sci/Tech,"A new political action committee supports candidates who speak for the consumer when it comes to copyright law. The group doesn't have the big bucks of the entertainment companies, but it's just getting started. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,Can't wake up before lunchtime? Blame your ancestors. Researchers now suspect that night owls inherit their sleeping patterns and are launching a study that could lead to new gene therapy for sleep disorders. By Randy Dotinga.
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to searching, more is not always better. Data experts are honing topic maps to better classify the information that's out there. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"Bill Stone has invented diving gear and roving robots to explore the deepest -- and deadliest -- caves on Earth. In the icy water 4,500 feet below Mexico, he had to figure out how to bring his dead friend home. By Jeffrey M. O'Brien from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"In a copyright-infringement trial under way this week in an Australian federal court, music industry representatives say they plan to make public the secretive ownership structure of the Kazaa file-trading network. By Patrick Gray."
Sci/Tech,Researchers expose differences in brain activity between people who fib and those who don't. Brain scans reveal that it really is easier to tell the truth.
World,"More than 300 people are feared dead after a storm triggers flash floods in the Philippines, officials say."
World,"Lawyers and judges are pushing to have New York's divorce law changed, saying it is archaic and heightens hostilities between spouses."
Sci/Tech,"The Transportation Security Administration yesterday said it would resume plans to seek bids for a large technology maintenance contract, ending consideration of a proposal to give the work to an Alaska Native Corporation without competition."
Sci/Tech,"Julie Coons, the president of the Technology Council of Maryland, discusses the organization and the region's technology community."
Business,"The executive board of Russian gas monopoly Gazprom may discuss making a bid for the main production unit of oil major YUKOS at a meeting today, a Gazprom source says."
Business, The House of Councillors Financial Affairs Committee said Monday it has summoned Citibank Japan CEO Douglas Peterson and Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc President Takuo Tsurushima to give unsworn testimony at its meeting Tuesday.
Business,"Harmony said today it would seek leave from the Competition Appeal Court to appeal the ruling allowing it to acquire Gold Fields #39; shares, but not to exercise the shares #39; voting rights."
Business,"MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 28: Admitting that the Reliance boardroom feud involving the Ambani brothers was totally unexpected and had caught them off-guard, domestic financial institutions (FIs) are now expected to discuss the crucial issue of "
Business,"London is seen starting slightly higher on Tuesday after a late recovery on Wall Street, but the continents bourses are seen opening flat."
Business,The Swiss pharmaceutical group Novartis withdrew on Tuesday an application for EU approval of a new arthritis drug called Prexige to await a review of such treatments next year.
Business,A flurry of corporate updates failed to inspire investors today as the FTSE 100 Index slipped back towards the 4700 barrier. Catering group Compass and Rentokil 
Sci/Tech,The company behind the internet song-swapping service Kazaa today claimed it was merely the musical equivalent of a video recorder as it began its defence in a landmark court case in Australia.
Sci/Tech,"O2 plc, a leading European mobile operator, and NTT DoCoMo, Inc., Japan #39;s largest mobile communications provider, today signed a long-term strategic agreement under which O2 will launch the i-mode mobile internet service in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, November 30 (newratings.com) - Sun Microsystems (SUNW.NAS) has agreed to acquire SevenSpace Inc, a closely held technology services company, for an undisclosed amount."
Sci/Tech,The Beijing municipal government has canceled an order for Microsoft computer software following official complaints that local governments are not buying enough software developed domestically.
Sci/Tech,"One of the hottest holiday gifts this year is the Apple iPod, the digital-age equivalent of the Sony Walkman. The iPod, which stores music files downloaded "
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Corp. will further expand a digital GSM mobile network for Chinese Henan Mobile Communications Corporation Ltd., in a deal valued at \$200 million (euro150 million)."
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 30 November 2004 - A variant of the Skulls Trojan horse has surfaced and now carries the Cabir.B cellphone worm. Once a user is infected with the Skulls."
Sci/Tech,"VALVE, the makers of Half-Life, have won a court battle against their distributors Sierra Studios over the rights for pay as you play games."
Sci/Tech,"Unix vendor SCO Group Inc became the victim of a hacker over the Thanksgiving weekend, in an apparent response to the company #39;s claims against the Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech,IBM has established a new technology centre in the Washingon DC to help IT departments to better define their Tivoli-based infrastructure management strategies.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini space probe has captured an incredible image of Saturn #39;s tiny moon Mimas, suspended against the grey-blue backdrop of Saturn #39;s rings."
Sports,"Cal coach Jeff Tedford, who has his team ranked No. 4 in the nation and close to claiming a berth in the Rose Bowl, has been named Pac-10 Coach of the Year."
Sports,"Doping scandals have cost the Swiss cycling team, Phonak, a place on next years ProTour circuit, which includes the world #39;s biggest cycling events."
Sports,"Doc Rivers plays the part an unfortunate victim in The Grant Hill Story. But it #39;s still a good story, according to the former Magic coach."
Sports,time Olympic gold medallist Matthew Pinsent this morning announced his retirement from rowing three months after his final triumph in Athens in the coxless fours.
Sports,"Gough emerged as the leading candidate for the post after captaining Rangers, Scotland and Everton, though this will be his first managerial appointment."
Business,"The same-store sales decline slows in November and December, and net income increases."
Business,Rivals CVS and Rite Aid have a bitter pill to swallow as Walgreen stays strong.
Business, A 15 year tax break that secured  Intel Corp.'s ongoing investment in the state of New Mexico has  rekindled a heated debate over the ability of a poor U.S. state  to regulate the world's largest chip maker.
World,"A car bomb exploded in a crowded market in a town north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least seven people and wounding 20, underlining Iraq #39;s severe security problems with elections just two months away."
World,"NAIROBI, Nov 30 (AFP) - The French army will clear landmines that were buried deep underground by landslides around its military base in Djibouti, starting in 2006, officials said in Nairobi on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat  open  on Tuesday before a slew of economic data, with a  steadier dollar helping to mute firmer crude oil prices."
World,"More than 200 people are feared dead as a result of flash floods and landslides triggered by a storm in the Philippines, officials say."
World,JERUSALEM : Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced a fresh political crisis after the secular Shinui party threatened to quit the ruling coalition and he suffered two symbolic defeats at the hands of parliament.
Business," The dollar clawed back some ground  against the yen on Tuesday after data suggested that Japanese  economic growth had slowed, but remained within sight of record  lows against the euro."
Business,"LONDON, November 30 (newratings.com) - Kellogg Company (K.NYS) named James Jenness yesterday to take over as the companys Chairman and Chief Executive, if Carlos Gutierrez is appointed by the US administration as the next Commerce Secretary."
Business,"Retail sales during the important Thanksgiving weekend showed some strength, with sales measures released Monday reflecting year-over-year growth."
Business,"PARIS, Nov 30 (AFP) - The French economy is set for growth in the next two years and unemployment should begin to fall once oil prices ease, the OECD said here Tuesday."
Business,The new chief executive of Citibank Japan apologized at a parliament committee Tuesday and promised that customers who were misled about financial investment risks will be compensated.
Sci/Tech,The HD DVD format has won a battle in its ongoing war with rival optical format Blu-ray with the announcement that Universal Pictures is backing the technology.
Sci/Tech,"A screen saver may now be your shield against spam websites, all thanks to a screen saver dveloped by Internet portal Lycos ,which is capable of making spam servers go flat by overloading them with continuous spam requests."
Sports,"Immediately following the 49ers #39; 24-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, disgusted 49ers coach Dennis Erickson said he would make changes on offense."
Sports,"Orlando Magic coach Johnny Davis, right, and Boston Celtics #39; coach Doc Rivers get together prior to their game in Orlando, Fla."
World,UNITED NATIONS UN chief Kofi Annan says he #39;s  quot;disappointed quot; to learn his son was getting 30-thousand dollars a year from a company with an oil-for-food contract in Iraq.
World,"Japan and the Philippines have agreed on key parts of a free trade pact but need a few more months to put finishing touches on the landmark accord between the World War II foes, officials said Tuesday."
Business,"The US holiday shopping season got off to a ho-hum start as shoppers lined up for the early-bird specials after Thanksgiving, then stayed home all weekend."
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Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will begin selling in Japan two new models of digital portable music players that support the MP3 format, which is used by its rival iPod."
Sci/Tech,"As cell phones turn into mobile handheld data devices, companies are exploring ways to protect them from being hacked by a growing number of sophisticated viruses designed specifically to attack the wireless world."
Sci/Tech,"Sun is moving from its traditional focus on supporting only its Solaris operating system platform and beefing up its support for competing operating systems such as Windows, HP-UX and AIX, with the purchase of IT services company SevenSpace."
Sports,Olympic champions Justin Gatlin and Joanna Hayes were announced as recipients of the 2004 Jesse Owens Awards by USA Track  amp; Field (USATF) on Monday.
Sports,New Livingston manager Richard Gough insists he has already made his best-ever signing for the club by convincing former Rangers and Manchester United coach Archie Knox to be his number two at Almondvale.
World,The United States announced here Monday that it will eliminate its non-detectable landmines by the end of this year. In a statement issued at the ongoing Nairobi Summit on a 
World,PRIME Minister Ariel Sharon has narrowly survived three parliamentary no-confidence votes sponsored by opposition parties over deepening poverty in Israel.
Business,Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali El-Naimi has said that the \$10-15  quot;fear premium quot; that has been present in oil prices will disappear as the problems of  quot;supply quot; and  quot;geographic tension quot; diminish.
Business,"Reliance Energy Ltd., India #39;s second- biggest utility by market value, said it asked six directors who quit last week to withdraw their resignations."
Business,"cost carrier Ryanair is to invest 240 million to create its 12th major European base at Shannon Airport, Ireland, it emerged today."
World," Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, looking increasingly isolated in Ukraine's deepening political crisis, offered again on Tuesday to make his opposition rival premier if allowed to take up the presidency."
Sports, The Patriots can be healthy or hurting. The field can be drenched or dry. The opponent might have a stingy defense or a high scoring offense. New England just keeps winning.
Sports, Seattle at Portland (10 p.m. EST). The SuperSonics (13 2) have the NBA's top record and are off to their best start since going 14 1 in the 1993 94 season.
Sci/Tech,"MOBILE phone operator mmO2 has signed a deal with Japanese group NTT DoCoMo to provide i-mode internet phone services in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
World," British mobile telephone operator mmO2 announced the signing of a deal with NTT DoCoMo, Japan's leading mobile phone operator, to launch i mode mobile Internet services in Britain, Germany and Ireland."
Sports," Former Everton and Rangers manager Walter Smith will be confirmed as the new manager of Scotland on Thursday, according to the BBC."
World," Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, looking  increasingly isolated in Ukraine's deepening political crisis,  offered again on Tuesday to make his opposition rival premier  if allowed to take up the presidency."
World," A car bomb exploded in a crowded  market in a town north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least  seven people and wounding 20, underlining Iraq's severe  security problems with elections just two months away."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  shaky coalition Tuesday faced collapse in a row over the 2005  budget, raising the prospect of early elections that would  endanger his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip."
Business," Singapore's economy expanded 5.4 percent in the fourth quarter from a year ago and grew by 8.1 percent for the full year in 2004, the city state's Ministry of Trade said Monday."
Business," The dollar won a reprieve against other major currencies on Tuesday, bouncing off last week #39;s record low versus the euro as markets grew cautious ahead of words from the European Central Bank chief and US data."
Sports," Roger Federer began his Australian Open preparation by beating David Ferrer of Spain 6 1, 6 1 Monday in the first round of the Qatar Open."
Sports, Lou Henson will return to coaching but will be in a wheelchair when New Mexico State plays North Texas on Saturday.
Sports, Travis Henry wants out of Buffalo because he's unhappy with the prospect of spending another season as Willis McGahee's backup.
Sci/Tech,THE firm behind leading file-swapping network Kazaa is being sued by the record industry in the latest round of a fight over copyright.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems has acquired enterprise applications management company SevenSpace, allowing its managed services arm to support HP-UX and IBM #39;s AIX systems for the first time."
World,"Alberto Gonzales, nominee for attorney general, may face vigorous interrogation during confirmation hearings about his role in the treatment of detainees."
Sports,"Matthew Pinsent, the four-time Olympic gold medallist, confirmed today that he is to retire from the sport - as reported in The Times yesterday."
Sports,STANFORD -- What they #39;re looking for again at Stanford is a football coach who #39;s worth keeping but also a football coach who isn #39;t worth more to someone else.
Sci/Tech," Philips Electronics unveiled an  optical disk drive on Monday for use in computers that can burn  and play CDs and DVDs in three formats, including the new  Blu ray standard."
Sports,"The more you hear about the Mets, their offer to Pedro Martinez and their curious pursuit of players like him this offseason, the more you should think about Tom Glavine."
Business, Oil prices slid 4 percent on Monday on  expectations that more mild U.S. weather at the start of the  New Year will limit heating oil demand.
Business, The Web search company said it will commence its share  buyback offer today for the 23.4 million common shares it may  have issued improperly to previous and current employees and  consultants.
Business," European equities retreated on Tuesday  as oil prices climbed to near  $50 a barrel and renewed fears of  a hit on earnings, while British services firm Rentokil  fell 6  percent after a disappointing update."
Business," U.S. chain store retail sales slipped  during the Thanksgiving holiday week, as consumers took  advantage of discounted merchandise, a retail report said on  Tuesday."
Business,"Russia #39;s state-controlled gas monopoly, Gazprom, announced today that it is planning to bid for the main production facility of troubled oil company Yukos."
Business,Sony and Ampex have agreed to end their dispute over a patent covering thumbnail images in digital image storage and retrieval devices.
Sci/Tech," Surfing the Web has never been more risky. Simply connecting to the Internet   and doing nothing else   exposes your PC to non stop, automated break in attempts by intruders looking to take control of your machine surreptitiously."
Sci/Tech,"Philip Corwin has one of the least enviable jobs in Washington, DC: He defends file-swapping networks. That #39;s not a trivial task for Corwin, the lobbyist for Kazaa #39;s parent company."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile network operator O2 has completed a deal with Japan #39;s NTT DoCoMo which will allow it to market 3G rival i-Mode services in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech," People hacked off with spammers who clog up their inbox with junk email can now get revenge in a new campaign by Lycos, urging the world to  #39;Make Love, Not Spam #39;."
Sci/Tech,"The creator of Half-Life 2, Valve, has won a legal fight to stop Vivendi distributing its titles to cyber cafes. The ruling bars Vivendi distributing games such as Half-Life 2 and Counter-Strike to these pay-for-play venues."
Sci/Tech,"Sony is broadening support for the MP3 file format in its portable music player range. It will introduce a new hard disk-based MP3 player in December, and will produce "
Sci/Tech,A variant of a bug that uses an Internet Explorer 6 vulnerability exposes Microsoft Windows systems patched with Service Pack 2. A security researcher claims to have crafted a simpler version of a bug first identified in late October.
Sci/Tech," A long awaited microprocessor developed by IBM, Sony and Toshiba will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high definition TVs and home servers in 2006, the companies said Monday."
Sports,"El Hadji Diouf has always enjoyed courting controversy. Be it spitting, diving or being a general nuisance to all and sundry the Senegal international has a penchant for getting involved in the more unsavoury side of the game."
Sports,Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric met former boss Harry Redknapp today to publicly clarify the transfer policy at Fratton Park. Redknapp stood down last week after weeks of uncertainty over his future at the Barclays Premiership club.
Sports,"College footballs 3 1/2-month regular season has come down to this: Three critical games. And a couple of critical votes. Unbeaten USC, Oklahoma and Auburn remain 1-2-3 in Mondays Bowl Championship Series "
Business," U.S. chain store retail sales slipped during the Thanksgiving holiday week, as consumers took advantage of discounted merchandise, a retail report said on Tuesday."
Business," Shares of CoTherix Inc.  rose 2.7 percent  before the bell on Tuesday after Piper Jaffray initiated coverage of the biopharmaceutical company with an ""outperform"" rating and a  #36;10 price target."
World," Prime Minister Ayad Allawi will travel to Jordan on Tuesday to meet with Iraqis outside the country as part of attempts to get as many Iraqis as possible to participate in upcoming elections, diplomats and Iraqi officials said."
World," The international Red Cross said Tuesday that U.S. officials have failed to address concerns about some significant problems in the treatment of terror suspects detained at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."
Business," Shares of CoTherix Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CTRX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CTRX.O</A> rose  2.7 percent  before the bell on Tuesday after Piper Jaffray  initiated coverage of the biopharmaceutical company with an  ""outperform"" rating and a  $10 price target."
Business," Oil prices climbed back to  $50 on  Tuesday, pushed higher by supply outages in the North Sea and  fears about low stocks of winter heating fuels."
Business," Smithfield Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SFD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SFD.N</A>, the  largest U.S. hog and pork producer, on Tuesday reported  higher  fiscal second quarter profit due to strong hog prices and the  acquisition last year of Farmland Foods."
Business,"Arsenal may seek a full stock market listing as a means of funding itself after moving to its new stadium, its vice-chairman says."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Lisa Baertlein and Emily Chasan</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. online shoppers,\who set spending and traffic records on Thanksgiving Day and\the ""Black Friday"" that followed, were expected to break new\ground again as they returned to work on what some are calling\""Blue Monday.""</p>"
Sci/Tech,Shares of Overstock.com hit an all-time high Monday after the online retailer said it posted the largest sales in its history on the day after Thanksgiving.
Sci/Tech,"The owners of file-swapping giant Kazaa claimed Tuesday their software, which allows users to exchange copyrighted music and movies online, doesn't differ from video recorders, as they launched their defense in a landmark music piracy case in Australia."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Larissa Liepins</p><p> TORONTO (Reuters) - New Internet-based technology could\soon turn regular computer users into armchair spies, a\Canadian inventor said on Monday.</p>"
Business,"SEOUL The chairman of the French automaker Renault announced on Tuesday that it would invest 600 billion won in its South Korean operation, Renault Samsung Motors, to develop a sports utility vehicle and engine production facilities."
Business,"The busiest hurricane season in years chased tourists from the South Carolina coast last summer. But in recent weeks, as hurricane season passes, tourists are again returning."
Business,"Korea will have a lot to gain from closer ties with Singapore #39;s advanced service and financial sectors, while Singapore can capitalize on Korea #39;s efficient logistics system following the inking of the bilateral free-trade agreement, a Singaporean business "
Business,"UnitedHealth Group, the largest US health insurance company, has said that it will spend \$300 million in cash to buy Definity Health, a smaller health technology company specializing in plans that allow consumers leeway in directing their medical spending "
Business,Rentokil warned investors to expect lower profits for 2005 after reported a fall in profits for most of the 2004 and revealed it was finally washing its hands of parts of its UK hygiene business.
Sports," To be clear, Steve McNair never used the word retirement."
Sci/Tech,"(Nov 30, 2004) -- SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Ceramatec of Salt Lake City and the Idaho Natioal Engineering and Environmental Laboraty today announced they they have been selected to lead a \$2.5 million project to develop hydrogen by high temperature "
Sci/Tech,ANTI-VIRUS firm F-Secure has found a new variant of the Skulls Trojan horse that attacks mobile phones with the Symbian operating system and is warning phone owners not to 
Sports,"Copley Township - Former Indians centerfielder Milton Bradley has run afoul of the law once again. Bradley, traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in April, was charged with disorderly conduct Thursday after he allegedly interfered with police Sgt."
World," By Patrick Lannin and Stephen Brown  STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Thieves, rapists, kidnappers and hoaxers  are preying on tsunami survivors and families of victims in  Asian refugee camps and hospitals and in the home countries of  European tourists hit by the wave."
Sci/Tech," Israel has released the first video footage of its Dimona nuclear plant, a television station said on Monday, in an apparent attempt to promote a positive image of what experts believe to be an atomic bomb factory."
World,"At least 300 people have died, and another 150 are missing, in floods and landslides unleashed by a storm which struck the northern Philippines."
World,"A car bomb has exploded near a US military patrol in the town of Baiji, north of Baghdad, killing four Iraqi civilians and wounding 19 people, including two US soldiers."
World,"Carcasses of dead dolphins and pilot whales strewn on a beach on Australia #39;s King Island, off Tasmania state on Sunday. A total of 80 whales and dolphins died after swimming onto a beach on the island where "
Business,"Sales at US retailers including Wal- Mart Stores Inc. probably slowed in November, the start of the holiday shopping season, as rising energy prices curbed consumer spending."
Business," French carmaker Renault plans to invest 600 billion won ( $573.1 million) in South Korea over the next three years, its chairman said on Tuesday."
Business,"MOSCOW, November 30 (RIA Novosti) - Gazprom will bid in the Yuganskneftegaz auction, Gazpromneft chief executive officer (CEO) Sergei Bogdanchikov told the Russian Gas-2004 second international forum Tuesday."
Business,"Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US hog and pork producer, on Tuesday reported higher fiscal second-quarter profit due to strong hog prices and the acquisition last year of Farmland Foods."
Business, Bank of New York reportedly is negotiating with federal prosecutors to avert a potential criminal indictment. The Wall Street Journal reports that the bank is facing charges it failed to report suspicious activity at one of its branches.
Business,"The chance of Harmony succeeding in its hostile bid for Gold Fields was starting to fade, analysts said yesterday after Harmony received about a third of the shares it had hoped "
Sci/Tech,"awaited microprocessor developed by IBM Corp., Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high "
Sci/Tech,Lycos claims to have come up with a novel solution to spam by letting the public get their revenge on the spammers. The company has developed a downloadable screensaver which generates traffic on the websites of known spammers.
Sci/Tech,"Life 2 creator Valve Games has announced that a legal complaint filed against publisher Vivendi Universal Games in August 2002 has been upheld by a US court, but several other cases remain outstanding."
Sports,"Former Scotland captain Richard Gough was named as Livingston coach on Tuesday. Gough, 42, who also captained Rangers and Everton and played for Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham "
Sports,  Earl Boykins scored 22 points to help the Denver Nuggets overcome the absence of Carmelo Anthony and defeat the New Orleans Hornets 76 67 on Monday.
World," MANILA, Philippines (AP)   The death toll from landslides and flash floods in the eastern Philippines jumped to at least 348 with 150 others missing Tuesday, most in a region still reeling from a deadly typhoon."
Sci/Tech," Philips Electronics unveiled an optical disk drive on Monday for use in computers that can burn and play CDs and DVDs in three formats, including the new Blu ray standard."
World,"Four Iraqis were killed and 19 others wounded, including two US soldiers, Tuesday when a car bombhit a US military convoy in the Iraqi town of Baiji, 200 km north of Baghdad, the US military said."
World,"Human rights groups said the proposed compensation for those tortured under Chile #39;s former military regime isn #39;t enough, La Tercera reported Tuesday."
World,"Russian Buddhists brave snow and rain to see the Dalai Lama, who is visiting the republic of Kalmykia."
Business,"US News, LOS ANGELES - Carlos Gutierrez, named as US secretary of commerce on Monday, left Cuba as a child when communists seized power and rose through the ranks of Kellogg Co."
Sci/Tech," quot;We are very pleased to see the Australian music industry bringing the operators of Kazaa to court. The Australian case claims that Kazaa is violating copyright on a massive scale, misleading its users and "
Sports,"Rower Matthew Pinsent, who has won four Olympic gold medals, has announced he is retiring from the sport. That means Pinsent won #39;t equal the five gold medals won in successive Olympics by another rower, Sir Steven Redgrave."
Sports,FURIOUS Harry Redknapp and Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric joined forces today in an astonishing bid to end slurs over Pompey #39;s transfer policy.
Sports,"Andra Davis, second on the team with 89 tackles, will need more than five weeks to heal from the torn left medial collateral ligament he suffered in Cincinnati."
Sports,Jenson Button has admitted he made a mistake in his attempts to leave BAR and engineer a move to drive for BMW Williams next year.
World,"The Democratic Unionist party leader, Ian Paisley, emerged from Downing Street talks today and said that republicans had a  quot;now or never quot; chance to disarm and do a deal with him on power sharing."
World,Recordings of the Princess of Wales containing intimate details of her sex life with Prince Charles have been aired in the US. The tapes were made by Diana #39;s voice coach Peter Settelen between 1992 and 1993 
Business,"The soaring cost of oil hits global economic growth, although recovery is not a distant prospect, according to the OECD."
Business,"GEORGE W.Bush began supercharging his economic team yesterday, nominating as commerce secretary a Cuban refugee who worked his way up the corporate ladder to the top of cereal giant Kellogg."
Business,"The soaring cost of oil has hit global economic growth, although world #39;s major economies should weather the storm of price rises, according to the OECD."
Business,"LONDON, November 30 (newratings.com) - Renault SA (RNL.FSE) announced its plans today of investing \$573.1 million (600 billion won) over the next three years in Renault Samsung Motors, the companys South Korean affiliate."
Business,"Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US pork producer, on Tuesday posted a 61 percent rise in quarterly earnings due to strong hog prices and the purchase of Farmland Foods last year."
Business,"US Treasury debt slid for a second session on Tuesday as data showed the US economy expanded at a slightly faster pace than first thought in the third quarter, though inflation remained subdued."
Business,"Mobile phone giant MMO2 teams up with Japan's NTT DoCoMo to launch i-mode internet services in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,Lycos is offering its customers a screensaver that helps to launch denial-of-service attacks on spammers #39; websites. The controversial move is designed to use the idle processing power of a computer to slow down the response times from spammers #39; websites.
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone giant MMO2 is teaming up with Japanese group NTT DoCoMo to launch i-mode internet services in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,A Japanese man accused of using file-sharing software to release movies over the Internet received a suspended prison sentence Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"(SEATTLE) - A Raleigh-based company is named in a lawsuit filed by Microsoft on claims of counterfeit and illicit certificates of authenticity, the labels on software and computers that are supposed to show the products are legitimate."
Sports,"Cleveland Browns coach Butch Davis watches from the sidelines with quarterback Kelly Holcomb (10) in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Cincinnati."
Sports,"Australia completed an emphatic Test series sweep over New Zealand with a 213-run win Tuesday, prompting a caution from Black Caps skipper Stephen Fleming for other cricket captains around the globe."
Sports,"HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England (CP) - British rower Matthew Pinsent is passing up a chance for a record-equalling fifth Olympic gold medal."
Sports,"Last summer, Justin Gatlin and Joanna Hayes thrilled us with their gold medal performances at the Olympics. Yesterday, these two American athletes were honored when the Olympic committee awarded them both the prestigious Jesse Owens award."
Sports,Coach Bob Woolmer is looking to Pakistan #39;s top batsmen to play the tour-opening match against a Western Australia 2nd XI in Perth starting Wednesday in a bid to acclimatize quickly to Australian conditions.
Sports,"For Brett Favre it was just another day at the office. In celebration of his record 200th straight start at quarterback, Favre threw three touchdown passes to help lead the Packers to a 45-17 win over the St."
Sports,"Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton #39;s pro cycling team was refused a racing license Tuesday by the sport #39;s world governing body, prohibiting it from competing in the Tour de France and other elite events."
Sports,"Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric said on Tuesday that Harry Redknapp, who resigned as manager last week, was innocent of any wrong-doing over agent or transfer fees."
World,Russia welcomed Tuesday the International Atomic Energy Agency #39;s (IAEA) resolution not to refer Iran to the United Nations Security Council for a decision on Iran #39;s nuclear program 
World,The Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) and China have signed an agreement to create the world #39;s biggest free trade area by removing tariffs for their two billion people by the end of the decade.
World,"SYDNEY A series of mass strandings left 168 whales and dolphins dead on Australian and New Zealand beaches, leaving scientists and wildlife officials searching for the cause Tuesday."
World,"Northern Irish Protestant leader Ian Paisley has challenged his IRA foes to give up their weapons, saying it is  quot;now or never quot; for Catholic republicans to agree a lasting political settlement with his party."
World, The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Tuesday called on the African National Congress to organise an urgent meeting to discuss the tensions between the two organisations.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s shaky coalition Tuesday faced collapse in a row over the 2005 budget, raising the prospect of early elections that would endanger his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip."
World,"A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Tuesday described Russia #39;s allowing the Dalai Lama to visit the country as something  quot;incomprehensible, quot; and hoped Russia would strictly follow "
World,"THE death toll in a coal mine explosion in central China has risen to 63, with 103 miners still missing. The Government said yesterday an underground fire and toxic fumes from the blast hampered rescue work."
Business,President George W. Bush has tapped Kellogg Chairman and Chief Executive Carlos Gutierrez to become secretary of the US Commerce Department.
Business, Oilfield services company Halliburton Co.  on Monday said its subsidiaries Kellogg Brown   Root and DII Industries have emerged from the year long bankruptcy proceedings it instigated to facilitate a  #36;4.2 billion asbestos settlement.
Sci/Tech,"Three Hollywood studios have announced their support for the high definition DVD (HD DVD) standard, raising the likelihood of a tough standards war with Sony #39;s rival Blu-ray technology."
Sports,VANQUISHED New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming fears that Australia #39;s domination of the world could continue unabated beyond this generation of champions.
World,"The creation of an East Asian union has gained more support after the leaders of 13 countries in East Asia agreed to hold an East Asian Summit conference next year at the 8th Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus Korea, China, Japan "
World,UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said he was  quot;disappointed quot; at news his son was receiving payment from a firm involved in Iraq #39;s oil-for-food programme.
Business," Robust consumer spending on cars, furniture and food helped the U.S. economy advance faster than first thought in the third quarter, a government report showed, while underlying inflation was the tamest in decades."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt slid for a second session on Tuesday as data showed the U.S. economy expanded at a slightly faster pace than first thought in the third quarter, though inflation remained subdued."
Business," Germany's economic recovery will continue at a slower pace than expected, an economics institute said Tuesday as it lowered its 2005 growth forecast to 1.4 percent from 2.1 percent."
Business," Japanese Internet service provider Softbank Corp. agreed Tuesday to pay troubled retailer Daiei Inc. 5 billion yen ( #36;48.5 million) for its baseball team, becoming the second Net company to snap up a Japanese baseball club this year."
Business," Citigroup's top executive in Japan  endured unprecedented questioning by lawmakers on Tuesday over  a scandal at the firm's private bank in the country, the latest  turn in a high profile case that has embarrassed the world's  biggest financial company."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday  with oil prices holding near  $50 a barrel, while news that U.S.  gross domestic product grew at a stronger than expected pace in  the third quarter failed to create excitement on Wall Street."
Business," The October average U.S. house price  jumped 8.5 percent from a year ago, setting the stage for  mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to raise the limit  on mortgages they can buy, a Federal Housing Finance Board  survey showed on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. Treasury debt slid for a second  session on Tuesday as data showed the U.S. economy expanded at  a slightly faster pace than first thought in the third quarter,  though inflation remained subdued."
Business," GlaxoSmithKline Plc Tuesday defended  trials of AIDS/HIV drugs in children in care homes, saying  clinical studies involving children were legal and not unusual."
Business," Stun gun maker Taser International  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TASR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TASR.O</A> on Tuesday accused human rights group Amnesty  International of ignoring independent reports showing the  company's weapons to be safe and effective."
Business,"  Activity in the UK housing market is continuing to slow, according to data from two major market participants, though a surprise 1 percent rise in house prices in November helped to offset immediate fears of a market crash."
Business,Citigroup Inc. #39;s top Japan executive Douglas Peterson told lawmakers he will improve employee training to help fix compliance breaches that cost the company its private banking license in the country.
Sci/Tech,"Internet portal Lycos has designed a new type of screensaver, one which constantly requests data from sites that sell items featured in spam emails."
Sci/Tech,"Redmond, Wash., /PRNewswire/ - As gifts for loved ones or tools for getting organized in the new year, personal computers (PCs) are always popular items during the holiday gift-giving season."
Sci/Tech, A man arrested last year on copyright charges for disseminating films on the Internet was given a three year suspended sentence Tuesday   averting a jail term in one of the first crackdowns on file sharing in Japan.
Sports,"After spending most of Monday negotiating the terms of his departure after nearly four seasons with the team, the Cleveland Browns will fire head coach Butch Davis on Tuesday, league sources told SI."
Sports,"CALCUTTA, India (AFP) - Rahul Dravid #39;s patient knock of 80 helped India take a useful first innings lead against South Africa in the second and final Test at Eden Gardens."
World,"Leaders of 10 South East Asian nations have started a two-day summit in the Laos capital, Vientiane. The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting will focus on deepening economic integration "
World,"At least 350 people have died after a tropical storm triggered landslides and flash floods in the eastern Philippines, still reeling from last week #39;s typhoon, report agencies."
World,"An aircraft carrying three US military passengers and three American civilian crew is presumed to have crashed in mountains in central Afghanistan at the weekend, military and security sources said on Tuesday."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said if senior coalition partner Shinui makes good on its threat to quit the government, he will immediately start negotiating with the "
Business,"A 240 million US dollars (126.75 million) investment by budget airline Ryanair in the west of Ireland sticks two fingers up to the doom-mongers who said Shannon Airport would not work, it was claimed tonight."
Sports, The United States opens the final round of 2006 World Cup qualifying with games at Trinidad and Tobago in February and at Mexico in March.
Sci/Tech,Sony Corp. announced Tuesday a new 20 gigabyte digital music player with MP3 support that will be available in Great Britain and Japan before Christmas and elsewhere in Europe in early 2005.
Sports,"Some say your college days are the best years of your life. Butch Davis isn #39;t likely to dissent. Davis #39; inglorious tenure as coach of the Cleveland Browns came to an end on Monday, one day after his team gave up 58 points to the Cincinnati Bengals."
Sports,Queenslander Adam Scott is VC Bet #39;s heaviest liability ahead of this week #39;s Australian PGA Championship. Scott #39;s opening quote of 7/1 was quickly gobbled up by punters who fancy the golden boy of Aussie golf #39;s 
World," Northern Irish Protestant leader Ian Paisley challenged his IRA foes Tuesday to give up their weapons, saying it was ""now or never"" for Catholic republicans to agree a lasting political settlement with his party."
World," Iran's capital is an unlikely place for Iraq's neighbors and Egypt to discuss the infiltration of terrorists into Iraq. Not only does the Persian country have a long history of conflict with Arabs, it is also accused by the United States of supporting the insurgency across the border."
World," Two men charged in the world's most lethal terror strike prior to September 11, 2001 get a last chance to defend themselves this week, in the trial over the 1985 bombing of an Air India jet."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the No. 1 U.S. retailer, on Tuesday signaled it will cut prices in the weeks before Christmas after a strategy against deep discounts backfired on the first weekend of the holiday shopping season."
World, WASHINGTON (CP)   President George W. Bush left early Tuesday for his first official visit to Canada since he was re elected in an effort to forge friendlier ties.
World," Defeated Texas Congressman Martin Frost is among potential candidates for chairman of the Democratic National Committee who are telephoning members about the situation, a leading Democrat said Monday."
Business," U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday,  pointing to a flat market open, after preliminary third quarter  gross domestic product data showed higher than expected growth."
Business," The October average U.S. house price  jumped 8.5 percent from a year ago, setting the stage for  mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to raise the limit  on mortgages they can buy, a Federal Housing Finance Board  survey showed on Tuesday."
World," Nearly a month after John Kerry conceded Ohio to President Bush, complaints and challenges about the balloting are mounting as activists including the Rev. Jesse Jackson demand closer scrutiny to ensure the votes are being counted on the up and up."
World, Several U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed reservations on Monday about allowing medical marijuana for sick patients whose doctors have recommended they smoke it for pain.
World, A car bomb in a crowded market  north of Baghdad killed at least seven civilians and wounded 18  Tuesday as a U.S. military patrol passed by.
World,Large numbers of people are in the Lebanese capital Beirut for a march in support of Syria's role in the country.
World,Scientists suggest stress is linked to faster cell ageing - which could lead to the early onset of age-related diseases.
World,A car bomb in a crowded market north of Baghdad killed at least seven civilians and wounded 18 on Tuesday as a U.S. military patrol passed by.
World,"Brazil's economy expanded 6.1 percent in the third quarter compared to same period a year ago, lifted by exports and rising domestic consumer demand, the government said Tuesday."
Business,"The OECD cut its 2005 economic growth forecast for the euro zone and other major economies on Tuesday, blaming a  quot;surge in oil prices quot; and the slide in the dollar."
Business,"Japanese Internet service provider Softbank Corp. agreed Tuesday to pay troubled retailer Daiei Inc. 5 billion yen (US\$48.5 million; euro36.61 million) for its baseball team, the Daiei Hawks, becoming the "
Business,"General Motors Acceptance Corp. plans to sell \$2.7 billion of securities backed by auto loans on Wednesday, a person familiar with the deal said on Tuesday."
Business,Shares in Rentokil Initial slumped today as the services company warned that profits had fallen and would suffer next year as it it continues to be hit by increased competition and shrinking margins.
Sci/Tech,It plans instead to produce an  quot;update rollup quot; in the middle of next year as its last security patch for the operating system.
Sci/Tech,"China is blocking access to the Web site Google News, media watchdog Reporters Without Borders said on Tuesday, and accused the US-based company of being complicit by filtering its Chinese-language site."
Sports,Matthew Pinsent today insisted he felt neither sadness nor regret as he brought the curtain down on one of the most illustrious sporting careers British sport has witnessed.
World,"Thailand #39;s Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says Burma #39;s government intends to carry out democratic reforms, despite a leadership shakeup that strengthened the power of hard-line generals."
World,"A tropical storm triggered landslides and flash floods in the Central and Southern Luzon, killing as many as 300 people in a region still reeling from last weeks deadly typhoon."
World,The IRA have been warned by Democratic Unionist leader the Rev Ian Paisley that  quot;it #39;s now or never quot; to do a deal on power sharing with his party.
Business,The Southeastern grocer sinks to a new low as it bows out of the S P 500.
Business," China, Japan and North America will pull the global economy forward over the next two years despite headwinds thrown up by high oil prices and tenacious deficits, the OECD predicted."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the No.  1 U.S. retailer, on Tuesday signaled it will cut prices in the  weeks before Christmas after a strategy against deep discounts  backfired on the first weekend of the holiday shopping season."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), the No. 1 US retailer, on Tuesday signaled it will cut prices in the weeks before Christmas after a strategy against deep discounts backfired on the first weekend of the holiday shopping season."
Business,"Smithfield Foods Inc., the world #39;s largest pork producer, said profit in the fiscal second quarter rose 61 percent as the company sold more hogs at higher prices."
Business,"In a humiliating move that may only equal being tossed out of a supermarket express checkout line for trying to sneak through 11 items instead of 10 or less, Winn-Dixie (NYSE: WIN) is being heaved out of the popular Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 index."
Business,Nov. 30 - In under 24-hours one of the nation #39;s worst hurricane seasons will come to an end. The end of Tuesday day marks the end of the 2004 hurricane season.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahern were meeting Northern Ireland's main Protestant and Catholic leaders as efforts intensified to seal a comprehensive power sharing deal in the province.
World,"Cuba #39;s communist government freed dissident writer Raul Rivero from prison Tuesday, the latest in a series of releases apparently aimed at cleaning up the island #39;s human rights record."
World, Ukrainian opposition protesters  rushed to parliament and massed at its main door Tuesday after  the assembly failed to take any decision over a disputed  presidential election the opposition says was rigged.
World," BUCHAREST, Romania (Reuters) - Romania's centrist  opposition Tuesday demanded a rerun of Sunday's general  elections, alleging fraud in the electronic vote counting had  helped the ruling ex-communists, who held a slim lead."
Business, The euro hit a fresh record high  against the dollar above  $1.3329 on Tuesday following the  release of weaker than expected U.S. consumer confidence data.
Business,The euro hit a fresh record high against the dollar above \$1.3329 on Tuesday following the release of weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence data.
Sports, Cleveland Browns head coach Butch Davis resigned Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,European cell phone group mmO2 has agreed to adopt the i-mode mobile Internet technology pioneered by Japan #39;s NTT DoCoMo and plans to bring 
Sci/Tech,An order for Microsoft software was cancelled by Beijing #39;s municipal government after complaints that local governments do not support software developed domestically.
Sci/Tech,"HP is replacing its over-ambitious HP/UX utility data centre (UDC) service with a business automation module for OpenView, which it says will let companies be more flexible."
World,"In this photo released by the Philippine Air Force, shows uprooted trees littered near a swollen river after it was hit by a storm in Infanta town, Quezon province, eastern Philippines on Tuesday Nov. 30, 2004."
World,"An Indonesian airplane with 146 people aboard skidded off the runway on landing at central Java #39;s Solo airport, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens."
World,Much of Italy has been shut down Tuesday by a general strike called by unions to protest Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s economic policy.
World,"Iraqi insurgents are targeting fellow Iraqis serving as police or national guardsmen and their families, the New York Times reported Tuesday."
Sports," CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns head  coach Butch Davis resigned Tuesday."
Sports,"Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton's pro cycling team fired him after he failed doping tests, the sport's world governing body said Tuesday."
Business," The US economy grew at a faster than expected 3.9 percent annual pace in the third quarter of 2004, powered by robust consumer and business spending, the government revealed."
Business," Brazil's economy expanded 6.1 percent in the third quarter compared to same period a year ago, lifted by exports and rising domestic consumer demand, the government said Tuesday."
Business,"Europe #39;s biggest budget airline Ryanair launched another European hub on Tuesday at Shannon Airport in the west of Ireland, and said it was also looking to expand in Italy."
Sci/Tech," Three top Hollywood studios are throwing their considerable weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of DVDs, citing in part the need to stem piracy."
Sci/Tech, Online travel agency Priceline.com Inc.  said on Tuesday it will no longer offer Northwest Airlines Corp.  tickets due to a disagreement over the terms of distribution.
World," Kiruna, a mining town in north Sweden, has been invaded by thousands of rats thought to have crossed the border from Norway with garbage shipments for the local recycling center, officials said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. is broadening support for the MP3 file format in its portable music player range. It will introduce a new hard disk based MP3 player in December, and will offer software upgrades for earlier players with hard disk storage so they can play MP3s too."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft said it will deliver an  quot;update rollup quot; for Windows 2000 in mid-2005, rather than a final service pack for the operating system."
Sports,"Already last season Bolton Wanderers, a modern-day minnow even if they were one of the founder-members of the Football League in 1888, managed to cause a measure of astonishment in the English Premiership."
Sports,"Butch Davis resigned as coach of the Cleveland Browns after a five-game losing streak dropped the team into last place. Davis, 53, compiled a 24-36 record in almost four seasons with the Browns."
Sports,"As you may have heard, the Red Sox won the first World Series championship for the franchise since 1918. Making that championship even sweeter, they pulled off an unprecedented comeback against the team they and their fans love to hate, the Yankees."
World,"At least 13 people have been killed and the toll is expected to rise after a jet carrying 153 passengers and crew skidded off the runway while landing in heavy rain in Indonesia #39;s central Java, an airport official says."
World,Rwanda #39;s president on Tuesday warned he would send forces after rebels that have launched attacks from neighboring Congo -- and suggested he may already have -- if Congo and the United Nations don #39;t do more to disarm the fighters.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   U.S. President George W. Bush swooped into town Tuesday for a whirlwind visit designed to begin mending international fences in the wake of the Iraq war.
World," A top Ukrainian opposition  leader, quoted by Interfax Ukraine news agency, said supporters  of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko had withdrawn from  talks on last week's disputed election."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Review</strong> Fast, inexpensive and highly pocketable"
Sci/Tech,Songwriter Guy Chambers helps schools introduce lessons on music piracy and copyright.
Sci/Tech,"MMO2 gears up to launch i-mode internet services in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,"When parents need a babysitter this holiday season, they may find  their usual choices -- a local high school or college student, a relative or nearby friend -- are on vacation or unavailable. When those options don't work, an increasing number will turn to a different source: the Internet."
Business," The confidence of US consumers worsened in November, a research firm said Tuesday, with the number falling below Wall Street #39;s expectations."
Business,"US Food and Drug Administration staff reviewers on Tuesday questioned clinical data for non-Hodgkin #39;s lymphoma drug Marqibo, made by Inex Pharmaceuticals Corp."
Business,Good riddance! Tuesday #39;s the last day of the 2004 hurricane season -- a day of relief for millions of Florida residents battered by four punishing hurricanes.
Sports," FC Barcelona asked the European soccer body, UEFA, whether it will be safe for the team to play in a Champions League game in Ukraine next week."
Sci/Tech,"Anhui Mobile Communications, a subsidiary of China Mobile, has commissioned the Siemens Communications Group to expand the GSM and GPRS mobile network in the province of Anhui."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft filed lawsuits late last week against eight resellers nationwide for allegedly buying and selling counterfeit and used Certificate of Authenticity labels.
Sci/Tech, A man accused of using Japan #39;s Winny p2p file sharing application to release movies online has received a suspended sentence in Japan.
Sports,"New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming says England will have to play extremely well to beat Australia in next year #39;s Ashes series, but they have the players to do it."
Sports,"Troubled Bank of Scotland Premier League side Livingston today appointed Richard Gough as their new manager. Gough emerged as the leading candidate for the post after captaining Rangers, Scotland and Everton "
Sports,"Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso wants his side to build on Sunday #39;s confidence-boosting win over Arsenal. The Spaniard, who scored his first goal at Anfield to open the scoring, said:  quot;The result was very good for our morale and to score was even better."
Sports,"Kolkata: Having managed to  quot;take the momentum away from India quot;, South Africa are now looking to set a target of 250 runs for the hosts in the fourth innings of the second and deciding cricket Test here."
World,"VIENTIENE, Laos: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hopes ASEAN will be able to bring forward the deadline to become an Economic Community before 2020."
World,"Nov. 30, 2004 - Rescuers succeeded Tuesday in saving most of the whales stranded on beaches in Australia and New Zealand in the past days as scientists pinpointed cyclical weather patterns as a likely cause of the increased beachings."
Sci/Tech,71-inch HDTV comes with a home stereo system and components painted in 24-karat gold.
Business, The dollar sagged to a record low  against the euro on Tuesday after remarks on monetary policy by  European Central Bank President Jean Claude Trichet did not  detract from bullish euro sentiment.
Sports,WEDNESDAY #39;S Carling Cup clash between Manchester United and Arsenal pits together two of the fiercest rivals in the English game.
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World," BUCHAREST, Romania (Reuters) - Romania's centrist  opposition Tuesday demanded a rerun of Sunday's general  elections, claiming fraud in the electronic vote counting had  helped the ruling ex-communists win a slim lead."
Business," President George W. Bush has nominated Kellogg chairman Carlos Gutierrez as commerce secretary, picking a Cuban refugee who rose to the top of the biggest US cereal maker as the chief advocate for American business."
Business,"  Gold Fields has formally announced that its proposed merger terms with Toronto listed IAMGold, due for the vote on December 7, are unchanged but that Gold Fields will contribute  $200 million (in US dollars) less in cash to "
Business,The dollar sagged to a record low against the euro on Tuesday after remarks on monetary policy by European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet did not detract from bullish euro sentiment.
Business,"Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada #39;s third- largest bank, said profit climbed for a sixth consecutive quarter, driven by capital markets-related fees and international banking."
Business,"Three of the top 10 PC vendors will be pushed out of the business by 2007, research firm Gartner predicted Monday. By Gregg Keizer."
Sports, The Peach Bowl wants Florida to play in the Dec. 31 game  #151; and hopes Ron Zook will hang around to coach the Gators for a few more weeks.
Sports, Georgia Tech finally will play in a bowl that's not too far from home.
Sci/Tech,"Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and Warner Brothers have all thrown their weight behind high definition DVD, which was developed by Toshiba and NEC."
Sci/Tech,"This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"The Chinese city of Beijing has cancelled an order for Microsoft software, apparently bowing to protectionist sentiment. The deal has come under fire in China, which is trying to build a domestic software industry."
Sci/Tech,"The crew of the International Space Station flew an emergency lifeboat from one docking port to another at the outpost Monday, clearing the way for two spacewalks planned for next year."
Sci/Tech,"com November 30, 2004, 8:00 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"Turning water into hydrogen energy... A major R  amp; D milestone could help the nation advance toward a clean hydrogen economy. It #39;s a project the INEEL and a Salt Lake ceramics company are collaborating on, using "
Sci/Tech,The Cassini space probe has taken a stunning image of Saturn #39;s moon Mimas against the blue-grey backdrop of Saturn #39;s rings.
Sci/Tech,"Yoshihiro Inoue used the Winny program at his home in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan on September 24 and 25 last year and enabled general computer users to download the Hollywood film  quot;A Beautiful Mind quot; and another movie on the Internet, the ruling said "
World,"China has been accused of blocking access to Google News by the media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders."
Sports," Four time Olympic rowing champion Matthew Pinsent announced his retirement from the sport on Tuesday. Pinsent, 34, captured his most recent gold medal by winning the coxless fours event in Athens this past August."
Sports,"Sonar teams were back on the Delaware River on Monday, seeking the cause of the worst oil spill there in a decade as experts fretted about the crude seeping into sensitive streams and tidal marshes along Delaware Bay."
Sports,chairman David Dein insisted Thierry Henry was the only realistic candidate to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
World,"Tehran, Nov 30, IRNA -- Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) secretary Hassan Rowhani said on Tuesday that Tehran #39;s commitment to freeze its uranium enrichment activities would be good only for as long as it was engaged in talks with Europe."
World,Up to 31 people have been killed and many more injured after a jet carrying 153 passengers and crew crashed on landing in heavy rain in Indonesia #39;s central Java.
World,Ian Paisley warned the IRA today that it was  quot;now or never quot; for Republicans if they wanted to conclude a deal on powersharing with his Democratic Unionist Party.
World,"a Congolese minister has said, shortly after the Rwandan president said his forces may have launched an attack. region, where four million people have died in the past decade "
Sports," Advertisers may have been bitten once  by an indecency scandal at the 2004 Super Bowl, but they are  not shy about getting back into the game for the next U.S.  football championship."
World,"A top Ukrainian opposition leader, quoted by Interfax-Ukraine news agency, said supporters of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko had withdrawn from talks on last week's disputed election."
Sci/Tech,"If it can boot off smut peddlers, it can boot off copyright infringers"
Business,LONDON : The euro hit a new record high of 1.3336 dollars in European trading following publication of disappointing US consumer confidence data.
Business,"Russia #39;s Gazprom said on Tuesday it will bid for embattled oil firm YUKOS #39; main unit next month, as the Kremlin seeks to turn the world #39;s biggest gas producer into a major oil player."
World,"Brazil's economy expanded 6.1 percent in the third quarter compared to same period a year ago, lifted by exports and rising domestic consumer demand, the government said Tuesday."
World,"Why Russia, the U.S. and Europe care so much about Ukraine's disputed presidential election"
Sports,"A few months after winning his fourth Olympic Gold Medal Matthew Pinsent, one of Britain #39;s premier rowers in recent years has announced his retirement."
Sports,"Never one to do things by half, Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar made a Hollywood-like arrival yesterday at his team #39;s first training session of their Australian tour."
Sports,Middlesbrough defender Franck Queudrue was suspended for three matches Tuesday after losing his appeal of a red card. The Frenchman was sent off for a two-footed tackle on Noe Pamarot in Sunday #39;s 2-0 loss to Tottenham.
Sports,"It may have been raining outside in Seville today but it didn #39;t dampen the mood of either the Spanish or American teams, as they appeared before the world #39;s press."
World,Fan violence is worse -- and much more common -- at soccer \games in Europe
World,Support from allies becomes crucial in solving crises
World,Public services across part of Italy have been brought to a standstill as workers take to the streets to protest against the government #39;s economic policies.
Sci/Tech," FRANKFURT/TOKYO (Reuters) - German compact disc and DVD  equipment company Singulus and Japan's Sony have teamed up to  develop a new technology for music and video discs, Singulus  said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) - Philips Electronics said  on Tuesday it had trimmed its 2005 global chip market outlook  to zero growth from a previous 5 percent rate forecast."
Business,"Shares of Syneron Medical Ltd., a maker of cosmetic medical devices, plunged 20 percent Tuesday morning following regulators #39; rejection of its application for a cellulite-smoothing device."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone group mmO2 and giant Japanese telecoms giant NTT DoCoMo joined forces to launch the i-mode internet service in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,"SevenSpace will be absorbed entirely into Sun #39;s Services operation.  quot;It is growing more evident by the day that  #39;one size fits all #39; outsourcing is history, quot; said Marissa Peterson, executive vice president at Sun Services."
Sci/Tech,"China has been accused of blocking access to Google News by the media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders. The Paris-based pressure group said the English-language news site had been unavailable for the past 10 days."
Sci/Tech,"Sybase said on Tuesday that it will partner with IBM to sell its Linux database software, potentially dealing a blow to Sun, another long-standing partner."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced on Monday that it will not release a fifth service pack for Windows 2000, a popular version of the company #39;s operating system."
Sports,"Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish and the Bryan brothers hope to add to Davis Cup lore this weekend when they assume the monstrous underdog role, facing Spain on their home red dirt in front of an expected record-setting crowd in Seville."
Business," U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff reviewers on Tuesday questioned clinical data for non Hodgkin's lymphoma drug Marqibo, made by Inex Pharmaceuticals Corp. and Enzon Pharmaceuticals Inc.."
Business," The economy  #151; helped out by more brisk consumer and business spending  #151; grew at an annual rate of 3.9 percent in the third quarter, a performance that was stronger than previously thought."
Sci/Tech," quot;Procurement departments in some provinces and municipalities, regardless of national interests and information security, bought a lot of foreign software and did not procure, or procured only a little domestic software, quot; Li Wuqiang, deputy director of "
Business,"The U.S. dollar dropped to a new all-time low Tuesday against the euro, which rose to \$1.3335 even as new figures showed that U.S. economic growth in the third quarter was stronger than previously thought."
Sci/Tech,"Sonyis broadening support for the MP3 file format in its portable music player range. It will introduce a new hard disk-based MP3 player in December, and will offer software upgrades for earlier players with hard disk storage so they can play MP3s too."
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Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone carrier mmO2 PLC will launch versions of NTT DoCoMo's I-mode mobile Internet service in the U.K. and Ireland in the second half of 2005 and in Germany in early 2006, the companies said in a statement on Tuesday."
Business," Robust consumer spending on cars,  furniture and food in the third quarter helped the U.S.   economy advance more quickly than first thought, a government  report showed on Tuesday, while underlying inflation was the  tamest in decades."
Business," U.S. Food and Drug Administration  staff reviewers on Tuesday questioned clinical data for  non Hodgkin's lymphoma drug Marqibo, made by Inex  Pharmaceuticals Corp. and Enzon Pharmaceuticals Inc.."
Business," Federal regulators on Tuesday  allowed U.S. mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac  to buy larger individual mortgages next year following a jump  in home prices, a move that would lower borrowing costs for  buyers of more expensive homes."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the No.  1 U.S. retailer, on Tuesday signaled it will cut prices through  Christmas after holding back deep discounts on the first  weekend of the holiday shopping season."
Business," Russia's Gazprom said on Tuesday it will  bid for embattled oil firm YUKOS' main unit next month, as the  Kremlin seeks to turn the world's biggest gas producer into a  major oil player."
Business,"In the second part of his car show-inspired hunt for investment ideas, Jeff Hwang tosses up three video game publishers and a tire maker."
Business,Cord blood offers an ethical means of using stem cells to heal illness.
Business,"On the same day that a report credited strong consumer spending for fuelling the US economy, a separate report found sentiment among those very consumers waned in November."
Business,"Philadelphia officials have laid the groundwork to provide wireless, high-speed Internet access anywhere in the city, but their plan could be scotched under a state bill that could be signed into law on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"German compact disc and DVD equipment company Singulus and Japan #39;s Sony have teamed up to develop a new technology for music and video discs, Singulus said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Striking out against spammers (sounds good already!) Lycos have developed a screensaver that should help to put the nasty blighters out of business.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco today unveiled what it claimed is the world #39;s first Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) enabled IP phone, in addition to a raft of enhancements to its Catalyst switching range designed to boost security, availability and performance."
Sports,"US Coast Guard officials still have not determined what caused a Greek-owned tanker to leak 30,000 gallons of crude oil into the Delaware River Friday, but did reveal Monday "
World," Ukraine's opposition on Tuesday pulled out  of talks to try to end a confrontation over last week's  disputed presidential election and vowed to use ""people power""  to secure victory."
Sports," Advertisers may have been bitten once  by an indecency scandal at the 2004 Super Bowl, but they are  not shy about getting back into the game for the next U.S.  football championship."
World,landmine activists meeting in Nairobi say the US is setting a  bad example by not joining a worldwide ban.
Sports,D.C. Council Chair Linda Cropp has filed an eleventh-hour proposal that would significantly alter a plan to build a baseball stadium.
Business," Royal Bank said Tuesday the cost of eliminating 1,660 jobs pushed its fourth quarter earnings down 31 per cent to  $518 million."
Sports, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated the league's position that it won't consider the players' proposed luxury tax.
Sci/Tech,"I-mode services are coming to the competitive UK market, in addition to Ireland and the second such service in Germany, through a new deal between UK-based MmO2 plc and Japan #39;s NTT DoCoMo Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Games company Valve yesterday announced that it had won a court order prohibiting publisher Vivendi Universal Games from distributing Valves games, which include the Half-Life series, through cyber cafs."
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 30, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Mobile phones running Symbian Ltd. #39;s Series 60 operating system are the target of a new strain of the Skulls Trojan horse program."
Sci/Tech,"Nov. 30 - So far they #39;ve done the recipe only on a small scale in an Idaho laboratory. The ingredients are water, electricity and extreme heat."
Sports, Sundays upcoming matchup between the Browns and Patriots features a rare twist   two head coaches who know what its like being on the hot seat in Cleveland while presiding over a floundering team.
Sports,"DURHAM, North Carolina (Ticker) -- Two of the top coaches and programs square off when No. 9 Michigan State tangles with 10th-ranked Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge."
Business," Smithfield Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SFD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SFD.N</A>, the  largest U.S. pork producer, on Tuesday reported quarterly  earnings jumped 61 percent on high hog prices, strong pork  exports and the acquisition of a pork processor."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as shares  of Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> extended their losses, oil  prices held near  $50 a barrel and the dollar hit a record low  against the euro."
Business," Tribune Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TRB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TRB.N</A> Hoy newspaper,  one of several U.S. papers caught up in a circulation scandal,  overstated circulation at its New York edition by more than 46  percent last year, an industry monitoring group said on  Tuesday."
Business,An unexpectedly weak reading for US consumer confidence pushes the dollar to a fresh low against the euro.
Business,"Abbey bank cancels about 1,000 credit and debit cards after receiving a security warning over an online merchant."
Business,Lawyers for file-swapping software firm Kazaa launch their defence in a landmark Australian internet music piracy case.
Sci/Tech,"Largely overlooked during the holiday craziness last month, Yahoo introduced real-time traffic information for 70 major U.S. cities."
Business,"_ Consumer confidence declined in November for a fourth consecutive month, a private research group reported Tuesday, reflecting doubts about the economy once the holidays are past."
Business,"The economy -- helped out by more brisk consumer and business spending -- grew at an annual rate of 3.9 percent in the third quarter, a performance that was stronger than previously thought."
Business,"Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD), the largest US pork producer, on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings jumped 61 percent on high hog prices, strong pork exports and the acquisition of a pork processor."
Business, Bank of Nova Scotia reported record annual profits Tuesday and raised its dividend after the bank benefited from solid gains in mortgage and consumer lending as well as international operations.
Sci/Tech," Philadelphia officials have laid the groundwork to provide wireless, high speed Internet access anywhere in the city, but their plan could be scotched under a state bill that could be signed into law on Tuesday."
World," Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG said Tuesday it is temporarily withdrawing an application for European Union approval of its painkiller Prexige, but added that it will present new data this week to prove the safety and effectiveness of the drug."
Sci/Tech," German compact disc and DVD equipment company Singulus and Japan's Sony have teamed up to develop a new technology for music and video discs, Singulus said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"DoCoMo #39;s service allows users to send e-mails, chat, play games, download ring tones and access content from more than 70,000 Web sites."
Sci/Tech,"Packard #39;s new OpenView software is designed to help companies automate IT responses to business events, such as a jump in order processing transactions."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco today revamped its Catalyst Switch line with 10-gigabit speeds, enhanced security, and high availability, designed to bring high speed, security, and availability to the network edge."
Sci/Tech,Emulex Corp. unveiled Tuesday its new FibreSpy switch-on-a-chip SOC 804 family of embedded storage for OEM customers looking to build to the new 4-gigabit Fibre Channel standard.
Sci/Tech,"The conversion rate of water into hydrogen ranges between 45 and 50 percent in high temperatures, compared with about 30 percent in electrolysis, researchers said."
World," A senior Congolese official said Tuesday his nation had been invaded by neighboring Rwanda, and U.N. officials said they were investigating claims of Rwandan forces clashing with militias in the east."
Sci/Tech," Ring tones on mobile phones were once considered cool if they simply sounded musical. Then phones starting ringing to the tune of a pop song, giving way to ""ring songs."""
Sci/Tech," The European Commission has stopped the clock on its review of Microsoft and Time Warner's purchase of U.S. anti piracy software maker ContentGuard, a spokesman for the EU executive said on Tuesday."
Sports,"Livingston, Scotland (Sports Network) - Livingston hired former Scotland and Rangers defender Richard Gough to be its new head coach on Tuesday."
Sports,Neil Mellor is prepared to play in the reserves in order to remain a Liverpool player despite interest from Sheffield United Football Club.
Sports,"Edmonton, AB (Sports Network) - Speaking at a function in Edmonton on Tuesday, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman held firm on his stance against the NHLPA #39;s luxury tax plan."
Sports,"Wasting little time, Omar Minaya has reportedly offered Pedro Martinez a three-year, \$37.5 deal, with an option for a fourth season."
Sports,"FC Barcelona players Samuel Eto #39;o, center, from Cameroon and Ronaldinho, second left, from Brazil argue with Getafe players Vivar Dorade, left, from Spain and Mariano Pernia, right, from Argentina during their Spanish League soccer match in Getafe, Spain "
Sports,"SALISBURY, Md. Nov 30, 2004 - Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps #39; drunken driving trial was set for Dec. 29. Phelps, 19, was stopped by a state trooper on Nov. 4 for running a stop sign in Salisbury."
World,"Argentines irate over perceived security lapses in a nightclub fire that killed 188 people, many of them teenagers, banged pots and pans in protest Monday and vowed to march against city officials."
Sci/Tech," It's rare to hear the words ""innovation"" and ""big company"" in the same sentence. During the 1980s, IBM (NYSE: IBM   News) was a visionary in the PC revolution    but gave away the profits to upstarts like Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT   News) and Intel (Nasdaq: INTC   News)."
Sci/Tech," Patients treated with radioactive material face an increased risk of triggering security alarms because more guards are being equipped with sensitive radiation detectors, a report said Tuesday."
World,Iran boasted on Tuesday it had defeated US efforts to send its nuclear case to the UN Security Council while warning that its uranium enrichment freeze would only last for a few months.
World,"Jakarta: At least 10 people were killed and almost 50 injured when a passenger plane skidded off a rain-slicked runway and seven crew aboard the plane operated by budget airline Lion Air, which was landing at Adisumarno airport in the city of Solo after a "
World,Sudan has decided to postpone a decision to expel the heads of two British aid agencies - Oxfam and Save the Children - citing administrative difficulties and humanitarian grounds.
Sci/Tech, West Virginia University's neurosurgery department has launched a new system to help surgeons view brain disorders and diseases more precisely.
Sci/Tech," Washington University researchers are the first to grow a common cause of diarrhea, vomiting and other stomach problems in a lab, a move that a North Carolina expert said could speed along development of a vaccine, the university said Monday."
Sci/Tech, University of New Mexico researcher Barbara Cohen now knows for certain that the rock she found while trolling the barren Antarctica landscape is special.
Sci/Tech," Everything about the bones that turned up in a Grain Valley back yard last summer suggested to scientists that they came from a 50,000 year old mastodon. But evidence yielded by additional digging has led the experts to conclude they were off base. The remains are actually those of a mammoth that lived 500,000 to 1 million years ago, according to the scientists."
Sci/Tech," A total of 115 whales and dolphins died after swimming onto beaches on two southern Australian islands, authorities said Tuesday as the search continued for more pods in danger."
Sports,19-year-old Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps' drunken driving trial is set for Dec. 29.
Business, Russian President Vladimir Putin conceded that oligarchs who made their billions in the first hectic days of post Soviet reform still held a grip over the state despite his efforts to sideline them from power.
Business," In a move that has been unsuccessful elsewhere in the United States, 17 workers at a Wal Mart Tire  amp; Lube Express have taken the first step to unionize at the world's largest retailer."
Business," U.S. Food and Drug Administration  staff reviewers on Tuesday questioned clinical data for  non Hodgkin's lymphoma drug Marqibo, made by Inex  Pharmaceuticals Corp. and Enzon Pharmaceuticals Inc. ."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By David Lawsky</p><p> BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has stopped\the clock on its review of Microsoft and Time Warner's purchase\of U.S. anti-piracy software maker ContentGuard, a spokesman\for the EU executive said on Tuesday.</p>"
Business,"South African gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY) officially made its much-anticipated  quot;tender offer, Part I quot; yesterday, and received a remarkably lukewarm response from shareholders of rival Gold Fields Limited (NYSE: GFI)."
Business,"Robust consumer spending on cars, furniture and food helped the US economy advance faster than first thought in the third quarter, a government report showed, while underlying inflation was the tamest in decades."
Business,"The board of Reliance Energy, a unit of Reliance Industries, said the six directors, all long-time employees of the group, would resume their normal duties and that it continued "
Sci/Tech,"In a new take on fighting spam, Web portal Lycos Europe has launched a screensaver designed to bombard Web sites promoted in unsolicited e-mail."
Sports,Let #39;s go straight to the latest hot stove news. The Daily Blog #39;s reviews of Allure #39;s new Chapter III album and Christmas with the Kranks will have to wait until next week.
World," The EU hailed a  quot;new chapter quot; in ties with Iran and confirmed plans to resume trade talks rapidly, after a UN brokered deal under which Tehran pledged to freeze uranium enrichment activities."
World,"Cuba has freed one of the country #39;s best-known dissidents, the acclaimed poet and journalist Raul Rivero. The 59-year-old was among 75 people arrested in a huge government crackdown last year and given long prison terms."
Business,"Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Tuesday affirmed its ratings on French retailer Pinault Printemps Redoute SA (PRTP.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) after the group entered exclusive talks to sell its Rexel(CDME."
Business,"Tribune Co. #39;s Hoy newspaper, one of several US papers caught up in a circulation scandal, overstated circulation at its New York edition by more than 46 percent last "
Business,"Red Hat (NOVL:Nasdaq - news - research) got its second upgrade in two week Tuesday, and promptly leaped northward. In recent trading, shares of the Linux Vendor were up \$1.42, or 10.6, to \$14.84 in heavy volume."
World,"Princess Diana continues to fascinate her fans around the world even seven years after her tragic death. In an NBC News exclusive, for the first time, revealing new tapes are coming to light."
Business,"If your knee-jerk reaction to a negative opinion is to attack the source, your chance of investing success is reduced."
Business,"Shares of Syneron Medical Ltd., a maker of cosmetic medical devices, plunged 20 percent Tuesday morning following regulators #39; rejection of its application for a cellulite-smoothing device."
Business, Negative economic indicators helped send stock markets lower Tuesday while two more big Canadian banks reported quarterly profits.
Business,"CHICAGO Chicago-based Midway Games has acquired Paradox Development, which is developing the company #39;s upcoming  quot;Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks quot; videogame."
Sci/Tech,"Last year proved big for blogs and bloggers, according to data released from The Pew Internet   American Life Project. Blog readership jumped 58 percent between February and November, and comprised 32 million U.S. citizens in 2004. More than 8 million U.S. citizens have created a Web-based diary, and one in 10, or around 14 million U.S. Internet users, has contributed thoughts or comments to a blog."
Sci/Tech,Valve announced recently that it had won the first round in the legal fight between it and publisher Vivendi Universal Games. The US Federal District Court in Seattle has upheld the complaint 
Sci/Tech,"Sophos virus experts have advised customers not to panic, following media reports of a new version of the Skulls Trojan horse for Symbian Smartphones."
Sports,  Olympic medalists Justin Gatlin and Joanna Hayes Monday were named the winners of the 2004 Jesse Owens Awards by USA Track  amp; Field.
Sports,  A trial date has been set in Salisbury for Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. He #39;s scheduled to appear in District Court on Dec. 29.
Sports,"Georgia Tech will play in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, two people familiar with the situation told the Journal-Constitution Monday."
Sports,"The United States will open its bid to qualify for its fifth consecutive World Cup finals in Trinidad  amp; Tobago on Feb. 9 as the final round draw for 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying was announced this morning from FIFA House in Zurich, Switzerland."
World, Italy ground to a halt as millions of workers observed a general strike in a show of force against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's centre right coalition government.
World,President Bush is on his way to Canada for a two-day trip that will mark his first official visit to America #39;s northern neighbor.
World,"Free trade agreements are flying around East Asia these days, with even South Asian neighbor India, getting a piece of the action."
World, Southeast Asian leaders completed a series of meetings in Laos where renewed embarrassment over military ruled Myanmar threatened to overshadow the signing of an historic trade deal with China.
World,"David Blunkett repays Parliament for a train ticket he gave to his ex-lover  and apologises for a ""genuine mistake""."
Business,Increased spending by consumers and business helps US economic growth rise at a higher-than-predicted rate in the July to September period.
Business,"Midway Games Inc. said Tuesday that it acquired Paradox Development, the studio now developing Midway #39;s upcoming Mortal Kombat:Shaolin Monks videogame, for 333,334 Midway common shares."
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s dominant mobile operator, is to start selling mobile phones from Nokia and Motorola next year in a bid to reduce its reliance on local manufacturers."
Sci/Tech,"With the top two commercial Linux distributions based on the Linux 2.6 kernel, the open-source operating system could gain greater footing among enterprise apps."
World,"REAL, Philippines : Rescuers were desperately searching for survivors Tuesday after floods and landslides unleashed by a tropical storm in the Philippines killed more than 300 people and left at least 150 others missing, many buried alive under tonnes of "
World,"  The US military said a plane that took off from the main US base north of Kabul, Afghanistan, is missing. A search is under way for the three civilian crew members and three military passengers who were aboard the aircraft."
Business,"At least 100 Delta Air Lines pilots are expected to retire effective Wednesday, the start date for a 32.5 percent pay cut agreed to in a \$1 billion concessions package to help save the nation's third largest air carrier from bankruptcy."
Business,A major Hispanic interests group praised US President George Bush Tuesday for picking Kellogg #39;s chief executive Carlos Gutierrez for commerce secretary.
Business,Oil prices were up 12 cents to \$49.88 a barrel in electronic trading in Europe in advance of the opening on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Business,The dollar was weaker against the euro on Tuesday but above record lows reached after remarks by European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet suggested the ECB was unlikely to intervene to stem the euro #39;s rise.
Business,"The United States has set final anti-dumping duties of up to 112.81 percent on shrimp from China and up to 25.76 percent on those from Vietnam to offset unfair pricing, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday."
Business,"Gazprom is considering a recommendation from Deutsche Bank that it buy Yuganskneftegaz, Yukos #39; main production unit, as part of a wider strategy to increase its presence in the oil sector, a company official said Monday."
World,"The American military relief operation picked up steam Monday, with U.S. helicopters dropping off cartons of food aid in Sumatra and warships with 2,200 Marines arriving in the Malacca Straits to ferry supplies to the tsunami-battered Indonesian island."
Business,  Syneron Medical Ltd. stock fell Tuesday after the US Food and Drug Administration delayed approval of the medical device maker #39;s cellulite product.
Sports,Wayne Gretzky fears the NHL could be shut down for as long as two years if a labor deal is not reached soon.
Sci/Tech,"Sony and IBM introduced Monday the first workstation based on the Cell processor, which they jointly developed in partnership with Toshiba."
Sci/Tech,The Beijing municipal government may be reconsidering its controversial decision to sign a sweeping deal with Microsoft. Microsoft beat domestic software developers out of a 3.6M dollar contract on November 
Sci/Tech,"Sony (NYSE: SNE) is taking one more step toward making its Walkman a more formidable contender in the digital music wars. According to several news agencies, Sony is launching a new Walkman with a hard drive and support of the popular MP3 format."
Sci/Tech,"Leave it to Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN). Apparently, the holiday season could be a rich opportunity to addict more users to Amazon #39;s A9."
Sci/Tech,America Online Inc. on Tuesday started testing a prototype of the Netscape browser that lets users switch from the Mozilla rendering engine to Internet Explorer with the click of a button.
Sci/Tech,"To extend 10GbE support to the network edge, the revamped 6500 Supervisor Engine 32 ships with a choice of two 10GbE XENPAK-based or eight one GbE Small Form Factor Pluggable based uplinks."
Sci/Tech,SEATTLE A central Pennsylvania company is named in a lawsuit filed by Microsoft on claims of counterfeit and illicit certificates of authenticity.
Sci/Tech,IBM on Monday unveiled a technology lab for customers looking to test the company #39;s products for managing computer resources based on business demands.
Sci/Tech,"All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Crew rest day after yesterday s successful Soyuz TMA-5/9S relocation."
Sports,Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf has incurred a three-match ban after admitting a charge of improper conduct. The Senegal international was charged by the Football Association after television replays showed 
Sports,"At a specially convened news conference today, Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric cleared former boss Harry Redknapp of any wrong doing in his transfer deals during his time at the club."
Sports,"The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on a three-year, \$21 million contract with Marlins free agent closer Armando Benitez, according to several media reports."
Sports,It has now been confirmed by the Browns that Butch Davis has resigned as head coach of the team. The Browns will be holding a press conference with Team President John Collins at 2PM today.
Sports,"Hanover, NH (Sports Network) - Dartmouth University fired head football coach John Lyons on Tuesday. The Big Green finished just 1-9 this season, marking the worst record in school history."
Sports,Juan Carlos Ferrero has targeted further Davis Cup glory when Spain take on the United States in Seville at the weekend. Ferrero is the only member of the Spain team to have won the event before after clinching 
Sports,Auburn Hills - (11/29/04)--Auburn Hills police say they have identified the chair thrower from the Pistons/Pacers brawl. The suspect who allegedly threw the chair is a 35-year-old man from Genesee County #39;s Mundy Township.
Sports,"The Angels are renaming themselves yet again, saying Monday it will be known as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim."
World, George W. Bush said he understands Canadian ranchers #39; frustrations but the president suggested the lumbering US bureaucracy has to sign off before the border can re open to Canadian cattle.
World,"HOBART, Australia : Rescuers succeeded in saving most of the whales still stranded on beaches in Australia and New Zealand as scientists pinpointed cyclical weather patterns as a likely cause of increased beachings."
World,"Speaking after a meeting with the Irish Prime Minister in Dublin, party president Gerry Adams said:  quot;We are concerned that the time frame is stretching."
World,The Democratic Republic of Congo #39;s Minister for Regional Cooperation says Rwandan soldiers have entered Congo and attacked three villages in eastern Congo.
Business,"A. With history as a guide, it #39;s not unreasonable to expect gas to be cheaper in winter months. Instead, the average retail price nationwide is just below \$1.95 a gallon."
Business,"Consumer confidence increased slightly across the region going into the Christmas shopping season, although it remains below its levels of a year before."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today the settlement of charges against American International Group revolving around the marketing of transactions that would remove possible volatile assets from the balance sheets of companies.
Business,"Check--or checkmate? Carl Icahn, attempting to block Mylan Laboratories (nyse: MYL - news - people ) in its buyup of King Pharmaceuticals (nyse: KG - news - people ), made his move: Earlier this month, the "
Business,"A major union at US Airways (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) positioned itself on Tuesday for a possible strike if the airline throws out union contracts to save money."
Business,"In an attempt to create a state energy leviathan, the Russian natural gas monopoly Gazprom said today that it would bid for the prize oil assets of Yukos."
Business,"For quite sometime now, global economy has been under a lot of pressure. The war in Iraq, the US current account deficit and resulting falling dollar, oil deficit have all contributed to a slowdown in the global economy."
Business,US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in November to the lowest level in eight months as higher energy prices damped optimism among low-income Americans.
Business,"American International Group Inc. (AIG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to pay \$126 million and appoint an independent monitor to settle allegations it helped "
Business, The US securities industry #39;s self regulatory body fined 29 firms more than 9.2 million dollars for reporting information about their brokers later than required.
Business,"Intelsat loses a satellite, which could mean lost millions for the defense contractor."
Business,"The stock has soared thanks to homebuilders, but not enough profits are built into the price."
Sports,"Pacers players will be charged for fighting with fans during the Nov. 19 brawl at the end of a game against the Pistons, Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca told The Detroit News."
Business,"Prudential Equity Group upgraded Red Hat (nasdaq: RHAT - news - people ) to  quot;overweight quot; from  quot;neutral weight quot; and maintained a \$17 target price, saying the software company remains the leader in the Linux market, which is among the fastest-growing "
Sci/Tech,"  You may not remember the battle between VHS and beta or between cassette tapes and CD #39;s but in years to come, you #39;ll likely be able to recall a battle over the format for the next generation of DVDs."
Sci/Tech,"com. Lycos Europe is taking the fight to the enemy, launching a screensaver that conducts a group denial-of-service attack against sites marketing products via spam."
Sci/Tech,"com. Beijing #39;s municipal government canceled a \$3.5 million deal with Microsoft under pressure from national government officials and in-country rivals, financial sources reported Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems on Monday disclosed plans to acquire SevenSpace Inc., an Ashburn, Va.-based provider of IT outsourcing and managed services."
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s two MP3 players, the NW-HD3 with a 20-gigabyte hard-disk drive, and the NW-E99, with a built-in 1-gigabyte flash-memory chip, go on sale December 10 in Japan."
Sci/Tech,Cisco said that its IP Phone allows unconstrained Gigabit Ethernet-enabled bandwidth from the network to desktop phone. Cisco #39;s Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine 32 has been enhanced to allow customers to enable 
Sci/Tech,"Certificates of authority (COAs) are affixed to software packaging to let buyers know it #39;s the real thing. But when the COA itself is counterfeit, resellers also feel the pain, Microsoft (Quote, Chart) found."
Sports,LONDON : Bolton #39;s El-Hadji Diouf was banned for three matches after pleading guilty to a charge of improper conduct for spitting.
Sports,"BATTERING RAMS Packers have their way on Favre Day #39; Green Bay It was a sentimental and hopeful interlude at Lambeau Field, a Monday night spent in 28-degree chill for 70,385 fans to cherish Brett Favre #39;s glorious past and wonder just how far he might lead "
World, President Bush signed messages of condolence Monday at embassies of the four nations hit hardest by the tsunami. The messages also were signed by First Lady Laura Bush and former Presidents Clinton and Bush. Here is what the president wrote in each book:
World,"A powerful rainstorm triggered landslides and flash floods that killed nearly 340 people in the eastern Philippines, officials said Tuesday, and rescuers raced to save those stranded in three coastal towns before a typhoon strikes the hard-hit region."
World," At least 31 people died in a plane crash in Indonesia on Tuesday, after a passenger jet #39;s landing went wrong amid heavy rain."
World,just one short of the figure in April which was the highest monthly toll so far. The US military says it expects violence to escalate before elections scheduled for January 30.
World,Mondlane will join in some eight million Mozambicans Wednesday morning to cast a ballot for their future -- a new president will be chosen to lead the country for the next five years.
Sports, Liverpool beat Norwich 2 1 on the road Monday behind second half goals by Luis Garcia and John Arne Riise to move up to fifth place in the Premier League.
Business," The U.S. holiday shopping season got off to a sluggish start with high oil prices and weak consumer confidence hitting the key Thanksgiving weekend, according to three retail indices released on Tuesday."
Business, Oil prices fell on Tuesday as an  expected increase in U.S. heating fuel supplies eased concerns  over an inventory crunch should this winter's weather prove  colder than normal.
Business, The dollar was weaker against the euro  on Tuesday but above record lows reached after remarks by  European Central Bank chief Jean Claude Trichet suggested the  ECB was unlikely to intervene to stem the euro's rise.
Business," There are a number of risks to the  inflationary outlook, European Central Bank President  Jean Claude Trichet said on Tuesday in remarks that signaled  the ECB is likely to keep to its slight bias toward eventually  raising interest rates."
Business," American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> agreed to pay  $126 million and appoint an independent  monitor to settle allegations it helped two companies  fraudulently inflate earnings, U.S. authorities said on  Tuesday."
Business," The U.S. holiday shopping season got  off to a sluggish start with high oil prices and weak consumer  confidence hitting the key Thanksgiving weekend, according to  three retail indices released on Tuesday."
Business," The United States has set final  anti dumping duties of up to 112.81 percent on shrimp from  China and up to 25.76 percent on those from Vietnam to offset  unfair pricing, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, dragged  down by retailers after data indicated that the holiday  shopping season got off to a sluggish start."
World,"Previously unpublished videotapes of Diana, Princess of Wales, reveal she only met Prince Charles 13 times before their wedding. The tapes, which are being shown on US television, feature the princess talking "
Sci/Tech," At the risk of breaching Internet civility, Lycos Europe is offering computer users a weapon against spam spewing servers: a screen saver program that automatically hits the offenders with data to slow them down."
Sports, Coach Tyrone Willingham was fired by Notre Dame on Tuesday after three seasons in which he failed to return one of the nation's most storied football programs to prominence.
Sci/Tech," It was when Vanilla Fudge's ""You Keep Me Hanging On"" came blasting through my earphones that I began to see the appeal of the MyFi, the new portable satellite radio from XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Delphi Corp. with a built in digital recorder."
Sports, Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton was fired by his cycling team two months after testing positive for blood doping.
Sports," Right now, life is a blur for new South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier."
World," MOSCOW (AP)   The nascent petroleum division of natural gas giant Gazprom will bid for the crown jewels of the battered Yukos oil empire, its chief said Tuesday   a widely anticipated move that could put the heart of the company jailed billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky created in Kremlin friendly hands."
Sci/Tech, 71 inch HDTV comes with a home stereo system and components painted in 24 karat gold.
Sports," Andy Roddick is known for his power. He'll need patience, too, in the Davis Cup final against Spain."
Sci/Tech," Cellular and other wireless telecommunications revenues rose from US #36;92 billion in 2002 to  #36;104 billion in 2003, an increase of 14 percent, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report."
Sports," The Tight Lies Tour is one of several regional circuits for players with aspirations of making the big leagues. One of its alumni is Ryan Palmer, who held off Vijay Singh last month at Disney for his first PGA Tour victory."
Sci/Tech, Enterprise software provider Sybase (NYSE: SY) has hooked up with IBM (NYSE: IBM) in an agreement that puts Sybase's Linux based Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) database system on IBM's eServer OpenPower platform.
Sports,"When the last breath was squeezed out of New Zealand just after lunch yesterday, with it went an appalling test series on virtually all counts."
Sports,Neil Mellor #39;s sensational late winner for Liverpool against Arsenal on Sunday has earned the back-up striker the chance to salvage a career that had appeared to be drifting irrevocably towards the lower divisions.
Sports,"Pedro Martinez had the last laugh in October. Now he #39;s going to have the last laugh and a very nice contract. Martinez covered the gamut of competitive and emotional experiences this October, from being a "
Sci/Tech," Beijing's municipal government has stopped an order for Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) software, apparently giving in to public sentiment after nearly two weeks of fierce criticism within China about the deal."
Sports," SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Sports Network) - The University of Notre  Dame announced Tuesday that Tyrone Willingham will not be  retained as the head football coach for 2005. The school has  scheduled a news conference for 4 p.m. EST."
World," Thousands of U.S. soldiers are preparing an operation against Taliban insurgents to preempt an expected spring offensive which could upset plans for Afghan parliamentary elections, a senior American general said in an interview Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The Object Management Group (OMG) is in the process of voting on whether to approve Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.0, the latest version of this specification for model driven development. InfoWorld Editor at Large Paul Krill talked about the subject with Brian Selic, IBM Distinguished Engineer and co chairman of the OMG task force on UML 2.0."
Sci/Tech," Everything about the Atlantic hurricane season was big    lots of powerful storms that spawned hundreds of deadly tornadoes, many deaths, an unprecedented onslaught on Florida, a huge damage toll and millions evacuated."
Sports," NEW ORLEANS, La. (Sports Network) - New Orleans Hornets  center Jamaal Magloire is expected to be sidelined for up to  three months because of a dislocated right ring finger."
World," Environmentalists see some of their worst fears playing out as President Bush moves to cement a second term agenda that includes getting more timber, oil and gas from public lands and relying on the market rather than regulation to curb pollution."
World,An estimated 100 million locusts force tourists and locals to abandon beaches in the Canary Islands.
World,"The resignation would be effective Feb. 1, unless a successor was confirmed before then, Tom Ridge said."
World,Notre Dame fired Tyrone Willingham as its football coach today after a 6-5 season that culminated with a 41-10 loss to top-ranked Southern Cal on Saturday night.
World,"Cuba's communist government freed writer Raul Rivero and another dissident from prison Tuesday, the latest in a series of releases apparently aimed at cleaning up the island's human rights record."
Sci/Tech,A 40km stretch of road is being dug up over four months to bring high-speed internet access to Cumbria.
Sci/Tech,A BBC One documentary will be broadcast in both English and Hindi for the first time.
World," The Bush administration on Tuesday upheld the imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam, handing a victory to beleaguered U.S. shrimp producers."
Business," American International Group Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AIG.N</A> agreed to pay  $126 million to settle charges it helped  companies fraudulently inflate earnings, the U.S. Securities  and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," The European Commission has stopped  the clock on its review of Microsoft and Time Warner's purchase  of U.S. anti piracy software maker ContentGuard, a spokesman  for the EU executive said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) - Philips Electronics said  on Tuesday it expected a flat global chip market next year, in  line with market research forecasts but more cautious than many  of its rivals."
Sci/Tech,"At the risk of breaching Internet civility, Lycos Europe is offering computer-users a weapon against spam-spewing servers: a screen-saver program that automatically hits the offenders with data to slow them down."
Sci/Tech,An estimated 100 million locusts force tourists and locals to abandon beaches in the Canary Islands.
Sci/Tech,"Global thirst for crude oil keeps growing, despite high prices. Just how much oil does the world have left, and what will happen when demand begins to outstrip supply?"
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phones running Symbian's Series 60 operating system are being targeted by a new strain of the Skulls Trojan horse, which can spread to other phones within reach of Bluetooth broadcasting range, according to F-Secure."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and Sybase have agreed to add support for Sybase's database software on IBM's eServer OpenPower Linux servers, and the two companies will jointly sell and market each other's products."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems has agreed to purchase IT services company SevenSpace Inc. The move takes Sun further away from its traditional focus on supporting only its Solaris operating system platform.
Sci/Tech,"The Object Management Group (OMG) is in the process of voting on whether to approve Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.0, the latest version of this specification for model-driven development. InfoWorld Editor at Large Paul Krill talked about the subject with Brian Selic, IBM Distinguished Engineer and co-chairman of the OMG task force on UML 2.0."
Business,"Gazprom, Russia #39;s state-controlled gas monopoly, on Tuesday said it would bid for the main production unit of Yukos, the country #39;s embattled oil "
Sports," Los Angeles officially now has two major league baseball teams. On Monday, the Anaheim Angels announced they have changed their name to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. This change is effective immediately."
Business,"Plus, one ripe Rule Breaker, an earnings pig-out, and focus on future dividend yields."
Sci/Tech,"NuSearch Offers Java Enhanced Search Engine\\Once you perform a search on NuSearch, you'll see that there is a slight difference with other search engines. NuSearch utilises a Java (TM) Applet which is embedded in the web page  which users do have to opt-in to download. NuSearch kind of reminded ..."
Sci/Tech,"Sortprice Shopping Search Engine Includes 1000 Merchants\\SortPrice.com announces reaching 1000 merchants with over 10 million product listings which ranges from small retailers to industry giants including companies such as Target, Buy.com and Office Depot. Launched in 2003, SortPrice.com was created to provide free listings for merchants and an easy to ..."
Sci/Tech,MSN Search Engine Uses Basis Technology for Natural Language Processing\\Basis Technology announced this week that Microsoft Corp. has chosen the Rosette Linguistics Platform to support Web searches in its new MSN search engine. The companies have entered into a multi-year agreement in which Microsoft has the option to utilize all ...
Sci/Tech,"Domain Popularity By Alan Webb\\This article was contributed by Alan Webb from ABAKUS Internet Marketing, a long time friend of mine in this industry with a unique grasp of the International Search Marketing Industry. A buzz phrase for some time now in SEO circles has been 'Link Popularity'. Rightly so ..."
Business," U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday,  after data indicated that the critical holiday shopping season  got off to a sluggish start for retailers."
Business,"Carlos Gutierrez, or, as hes becoming known, The American Dream Personified, starts out a Cuban refugee in Miami. He grows up to drive a Kelloggs truck, becomes Kelloggs CEO in 1999, and yesterday "
World," First, Iran backed down before the U.N. nuclear watchdog. Then it set last minute conditions, called the retreat only temporary and claimed victory over Washington."
World," Former members of the Sept. 11 commission met Tuesday with Vice President Dick Cheney, and President Bush planned talks with leaders of Congress in an attempt to gain passage for an intelligence reorganization bill this year."
World," KINSHASA/KIGALI (Reuters) - Rwandan troops have killed at  least 19 civilians in an attack on a town in eastern Congo, a  Congolese commander said on Tuesday, after Rwanda said its  forces may have launched an attack in pursuit of Hutu rebels."
Sports, Senegal World Cup striker El Hadji Diouf will miss Bolton #39;s next three games after he admitted a misconduct charge on Tuesday for spitting in an opponent #39;s face.
Sports,"The Gunners will be looking to an inexperienced reserve side to restore their battered morale and reputation at Old Trafford. But even though Arsenal have been hit by injuries to key players, as well as a "
World,"The late Princess Dianas former bodyguard, Ken Wharfe, dismisses her suspicions that one of her lovers was bumped off. Princess Diana had an affair with Barry Mannakee, a policeman who was assigned to protect her."
Business,"The Bank of England should raise interest rates four more times by the end of next year, taking its main interest rate to 5.75 per cent, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development."
Sci/Tech,"Next chapter in Ubisoft #39;s Tom Clancy anti-terrorism FPS to feature darker storyline, optimized graphics for PS2, new gear, and more."
Sci/Tech,"Touting improved security, availability and network-wide 10 GbE speeds, Cisco today unveiled a slew of upgraded Catalyst switches that are set to ship in December and early 2005."
Sports,"SO another series is over and more bouquets deservedly are coming the way of this redoubtable Australian cricket team. Yesterday, Ricky Ponting held aloft the Trans-Tasman Trophy after another "
Business," Robust consumer spending during the  third quarter helped the U.S. economy advance faster than first  thought, a government report showed on Tuesday, while  underlying inflation was the tamest in decades."
Business,The trustee firm representing employee pension funds at United Airlines sought a court order Tuesday that the carrier be required to make up hundreds of millions of dollars in skipped pension contributions before exiting bankruptcy.
Business,He becomes the seventh cabinet member to resign since the election. A White House spokesman insists it #39;s nothing more than second term turnover.
Sci/Tech,"Despite some media assertions to the contrary, the world's scientific community has reached consensus that human-induced climate change is real, a review finds."
Business,"Robust consumer spending during the third quarter helped the US economy advance faster than first thought, a government report showed on Tuesday, while underlying inflation was the tamest in decades."
Business,"Bankrupt UAL Corp. (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , parent of United Airlines, on Tuesday reported a net loss of \$114 million, including \$14 million in reorganization expenses."
Business,"American International Group, Inc. reported that AIG Financial Products Corp., a subsidiary, has reached an \$80 million settlement with the Department of Justice concerning charges that stemmed from structured "
Business,"Diamonds are forever. And for restitution, too. Martin Frankel, the Greenwich, Conn., financier who swindled millions from insurance companies, converted his ill-gotten gains into diamonds before fleeing the country in 1999."
Sci/Tech,"Universal Pictures is among the first Hollywood studios to announce its support for HD DVD, the high-definition optical disc format backed by a coalition of technology companies led by Toshiba."
Sci/Tech,"By day, Alexander Vincent is a mild-mannered secretary for a Vallejo real estate broker. By night, he #39;s an online crusader protecting users of a new Internet browser from glitches and security bugs."
Sports,"If the FA had anything about them at all, which is a separate debate, they would slap a hefty ban on Boltons El-Hadji Diouf, for spitting in the face of Portsmouths Arjan de Zeeuw."
Sports,It is the first time Ferguson and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger have faced each other since October 24 in a Barclays Premiership match which was riddled with bad blood and accusations.
Sports,"AS the West Indies players gather in Barbados for their three-week camp ahead of the short tour to Australia, an official of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has warned the players to expect "
Sports,Next week #39;s Champions League match between Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk will go ahead as scheduled in Ukraine after authorities guaranteed security for the game.
Sports,"An unidentified fan holds a sign referring to the season-long suspension of Indiana Pacers #39; Ron Artest during a game in Seattle between the Pacers and the Seattle SuperSonics Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at Key Arena in Seattle."
World,Rarely has the impotence of the international community #39;s response to the crisis in Sudan #39;s Darfur province been so exposed as during the past week.
World," Honduran children hunting rabbits who were running from a burning sugarcane field were caught in the blaze themselves. Thirteen youngsters were killed, and a man and a 14th child were severely burned."
Business,Crude oil futures prices fell Tuesday as concerns about reduced output in the North Sea were offset by expectations that an upcoming government report would show rising inventories of heating oil.
World, Russian deputies submitted a draft  anti terrorism law to parliament on Tuesday in the latest  security measure after attacks such as the Beslan school  massacre in which more than 330 people were killed.
Sports," The coach who made burnout a part of sports lexicon is 68 and enduring one of the most disappointing years of a long, distinguished career."
Sports,"in Germany, the fourth-place team will play the No. 5 nation in Asia in a. on the road. The Americans reached the World Cup for the first time in 40 years."
Sports," New Orleans Hornets center Jamaal Magloire, who is expected to miss three months of the National Basketball Association season with a dislocated finger, will have to find a way to open his wallet."
Business,"HARMONY Gold, which has managed to acquire only 10,8 of Gold Fields in the first stage of its hostile takeover bid, put a brave face on its offer yesterday, saying it would immediately launch the second part of its offer for the remaining shares."
Business,"General Motors Corp. on Tuesday said it will lay off about 950 workers at its Linden, New Jersey, truck plant early next year and cease production of the two sport utility vehicles manufactured at the facility."
Business,"The Bush administration on Tuesday upheld the imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam, handing a victory to beleaguered US shrimp producers."
Business,MIAMI The nation #39;s top hurricane forecaster says this year #39;s deadly storm season was a case of the nation #39;s luck running out -- adding that future years will likely bring more frequent and more powerful storms.
Business,"Women #39;s clothing retailer Chico #39;s FAS Inc. on Tuesday posted a 39 percent jump in third-quarter profit, helped by sharply higher sales and improved margins."
Business,"NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CP) - Quebecor World Inc., targeted by labour allegations of union-busting tactics, has been named in more charges from the National Labor Relations Board in the United States."
Business,"Two prominent players and widely held stocks in the group, Merck (nyse: MRK - news - people ) and Pfizer (nyse: PFE - news - people ), have been especially battered of late."
Sci/Tech," quot;It #39;s not going to work, quot; said Laura Atkins, President of the SpamCon Foundation.  quot;Spammers will start putting in garbage URLs, and most of those will belong to innocent bystanders."
Sci/Tech,"Under the terms of the agreement, O2 is licensed by DoCoMo to offer the i-mode capability to the 22 million customers of its 2/2.5G and 3G mobile communications networks."
Sci/Tech,"Ubisoft today announced its plans to launch the next installment in the Tom Clancys Rainbow Six franchise in Spring 2005. The next Rainbow Six game follows Team Rainbow, the worlds most "
World," Princess Diana was self conscious about her intelligence, or lack of it, according to videotapes broadcast in the United States."
World,": UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said yesterday he was disappointed his son did not tell him the full story of his ties to a firm involved in the UN oil-for-food programme, now under investigation."
World,"Syria #39;s President Bashar al-Assad and his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak on Tuesday held talks in Sharem al Sheikh. Before the summit, there were erports that during the meeting, Mubarak will offer Assad "
Business," Stocks slipped on Monday, reversing an  early rally, after disappointing U.S. employment data rekindled  investor worries about weak economic growth and lackluster  corporate profits."
Business, The euro drifted back from another all time high against the dollar as dealers booked profits following the sharp appreciation in the currency in the wake of comments from European Central Bank president Jean Claude Trichet and weak US 
Business,"The Bush administration on Tuesday upheld the imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam, handing a victory to beleaguered US shrimp producers."
World,The four-day trip through the region is designed to assure nations devastated by the tsunami of the United States' support.
Business,The trustee firm representing employee pension funds at United Airlines sought a court order today that the carrier be required to make up hundreds of millions of dollars 
Business, Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. reiterated Tuesday it would meet its 2004 earnings target but said over the next two years it would lose  $14 billion in revenues because of patent expirations.
Business,"In today #39;s fines, Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. was hit with the second largest, at US\$1.6 million, followed by American Express Financial Advisors, at \$700,000."
Business,"The nascent petroleum division of natural gas giant Gazprom will bid for the crown jewels of the battered Yukos oil empire, its chief said Tuesday - a widely anticipated move that could put the heart of the company jailed billionaire Mikhail "
Business,"The US Supreme Court, siding with the financial services industry, tightened the limits on damages consumers can get from companies that violate the federal Truth in Lending Act."
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Sci/Tech,"America Online (Quote, Chart) released an updated prototype of its Netscape Navigator browser today to a limited number of beta testers."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco today unveiled what it claimed is the world #39;s first Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) enabled IP phone, in addition to a raft of enhancements to its Catalyst switching range designed to boost security, availability and performance."
Sci/Tech,CRN India: Red Hat aims to more deeply penetrate the enterprise by launching its first Linux distribution based on the Linux 2.6 kernel.
Sports,"Connecticut is headed to the Motor City Bowl, the Huskies #39; first postseason as a Division IA team. The Huskies (7-4) will play the winner of Thursday night #39;s Mid-American Conference title game between Toledo (8-3) and Miami of Ohio (8-3)."
World," Gunmen shot and killed a senior official from the mainstream Palestinian Fatah party Tuesday in the Balata refugee camp, party officials said."
World,"Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who spent 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro."
World,A US human rights group has filed a criminal complaint in Germany against US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld accusing him and other senior US officials of war crimes and torture at Baghdad #39;s Abu Ghraib prison.
Business,"According to data from Nielsen//NetRatings #39;, Holiday eShopping Index, which tracks shopping activity at over 100 retail and shopping Web sites across ten categories, the number of unique online shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving jumped 11 compared to "
Business,"In an attempt to create a state energy leviathan, Russia #39;s natural gas monopoly Gazprom said Tuesday that it would bid for the prize oil assets of the crumbling oil giant Yukos, the country #39;s No."
Business,"The hurricane season is finally over today. Seven storms hit the Southeast, three indirectly affecting us. The worst hit Florida. Mother Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne made their presences known in there "
Business,CHICAGO The trustee firm representing employee pension funds at United Airlines wants the carrier to make up millions in skipped pension contributions before exiting bankruptcy.
Business,"John W. Oxendine, Georgia Commissioner of Insurance, Fire Safety and Industrial Loans, announced a new rural health initiative first at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and second at the Bainbridge Rotary Club Tuesday."
Business,"LONDON Pinault Printemps Redoute, the owner of the Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent brands, said Tuesday that it planned to sell its stake in the electrical parts distributor Rexel in a deal that values the company at 3.7 billion."
Business,"The Supreme Court today overturned a five-figure damage award to an Alexandria man for a local auto dealer #39;s alleged loan scam, ruling that a Richmond-based federal appeals court had wrongly "
Sci/Tech,"The battle between Blu-ray and HD DVD to define the next generation DVD format shows no signs of cooling off. While electronics and computer companies such as Sony, Dell and HP back the Blu-ray "
Sci/Tech,"BRITISH mobile telephone operator mmO2 has announced a deal with NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s leading mobile phone operator, to launch i-mode mobile internet services in Britain, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech, Lawyers for the file swapping service Kazaa argued in an Australian court yesterday that their software is analogous to the old Betamax videocassette recorders.
Sci/Tech,"MADRID, Spain Some computer users are about to find out if fighting fire with fire works when they fight spam with spam. German-based Lycos Europe offers a free screensaver program that hits back at spam senders by flooding them with junk traffic."
Sci/Tech,Scientists at the University of Warwick have designed a hi-tech solution to an old-technology problem: a cellphone case made of biodegradable polymer.
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 30, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - America Online Inc. today released a preview version of a new Netscape Web browser that #39;s based on the open-source Firefox Web browser, but also supports Microsoft Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems on Tuesday announced enhancements to its Catalyst switching product line, and also announced  quot;the industry #39;s first quot; Gigabit Ethernet-enabled IP phone."
Sci/Tech,"Sybase (Quote, Chart) announced it has tailored its Linux-based database to run on rival IBM #39;s eServer OpenPower systems, providing customers more choice in the increasingly popular market for Linux systems."
Sci/Tech,"The Chinese government is blocking one of Google #39;s (Quote, Chart) more popular sites, the company confirmed Tuesday. Debbie Frost, a Google spokesperson, told internetnews."
Sci/Tech,A JAPANESE court has sentenced a self-employed man to a one year suspended jail term for allowing free downloads of two popular Hollywood films through a popular file-sharing software program.
Sports,BOLTON Wanderers have played down rumours that they were considering dismissing El-Hadji Diouf after the strikers latest public disgrace.
Sports,"SIR ALEX FERGUSON ventured yesterday that Chelsea are suddenly the big concern for his Manchester United team, but there is nothing like a confrontation with Arsenal to set his pulse racing."
Sports,Frank Lampard scored with two minutes remaining as Chelsea defeated Fulham 2-1 to advance to the semifinals of English soccer #39;s League Cup.
Sports,"MEMPHIS, Tenn. Undefeated Boise State will play Number Seven Louisville in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game on December 31st (in Memphis)."
Sports,"  Three college quarterbacks and two running backs, all from undefeated teams, are finalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year award, officials with the Walter Camp Foundation announced Wednesday."
Sports,"Washington, DC #39;s City Council on Tuesday approved a debt and tax-backed financing plan to build a new stadium for Major League Baseball, moving a step closer to bringing baseball back to the US capital."
Sports,"Seville, Spain - The United States, led by Andy Roddick, should be the favourite going into the Davis Cup final against Spain - except for a few small details."
Sports,"With an offer in hand from the New York Mets, Pedro Martinez will wait to see what the New York Yankees do before deciding where he #39;ll play next year."
World,"Senior Congolese officials charged Tuesday that Rwandan President Paul Kagame had made good on his threat to invade, claiming Rwandan troops had crossed into eastern Congo and were clashing with militias there."
World,A US human rights group urged German prosecutors Tuesday to investigate accusations that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and senior US officers are guilty of war crimes over the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal.
World,A leaked European Union draft that says Turkey will have to recognize the Republic of Cyprus before joining the EU has infuriated the Turkish government.
World,Iraq #39;s interim prime minister went to Jordan on Tuesday for meetings with tribal figures and other influential Iraqis in a bid to encourage Sunni Muslims to participate in the Jan.
World,Syria denied yesterday that it was forgoing Israel #39;s commitment to withdraw from the Golan as a basis for negotiations. The commitment was made by former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.
Sci/Tech,"A LONG-awaited microprocessor developed by IBM, Sony and Toshiba will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high-definition TVs and home servers in 2006."
Sci/Tech,Spammers may be about to get a taste of their own medicine. A British company is today launching software that it claims will allow computer users to hit back at the mass mailers who clog up our inboxes with 
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s about time. As we speculated a few months ago, Sony has announced plans for a hard-drive based digital audio player that will support the MP3 compression format."
Sci/Tech,Sybase said today that it has struck a deal with IBM in which Big Blue will market and distribute Sybase #39;s Linux database management software.
Sci/Tech,"Google has officially joined the race to come up with a way to search videos and TV shows. In addition to a search technology for Internet-based video content, Google is also working with TV and cable broadcasters "
Sports,A deeply divided DC City Council today voted initial approval of a bill to publicly finance a new baseball stadium - but without a majority of the council #39;s support.
Business," The United States set final  anti dumping duties of up to 112.81 percent on shrimp imported  from China and up to 25.76 percent on shrimp from Vietnam to  offset unfair pricing, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday."
Business,Most US companies - although not the largest ones - were given a reprieve Tuesday from requirements imposed in the wake of the Enron and WorldCom scandals that they and their auditors certify that the companies #39; internal financial controls are adequate.
Sports,"PARIS Despite its revelation that it has fired Tyler Hamilton, its leader and the winner of a disputed gold medal at the Olympic Games in Athens, the Phonak team lost its appeal to be included in bicycle racing #39;s reorganized structure, officials announced "
World,"President George W. Bush, confronted by antiwar protesters in Canada, defended his decision to invade Iraq and said the US would always act against threats even if opposed by other nations."
Sports,"Connecticut is headed to the Motor City Bowl, the Huskies' first postseason as a Division I-A team. The Huskies (7-4) will play the winner of Thursday night's MAC title game between Toledo (8-3) and Miami of Ohio (8-3)."
Business,"The pension fund of New York State filed suit in federal court accusing Merck of misleading shareholders about the safety of its pain reliever, Vioxx."
Sports,"The San Francisco Giants have found the closer they were looking for after agreeing to terms with Armando Benitez on a three-year, \$21 million deal, sources told SportsLine."
Sports,"The last time the United States entered a Davis Cup tie as a bigger underdog than it is this week was, come to think of it, the last time the Yanks were made to go to Spain."
Sports,"Veteran quarterback Kurt Warner continues to feel like he has good football left to play, but his next chance may have to come outside of the Giants organization."
Sports,"At the conclusion of the Second Trans-Tasman Test, New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming talked of his teams inability to withstand the best ever Test attack."
Business,"TELSTRA chief executive Ziggy Switkowski will step down in 2005, two years short of the end of his contract. The announcement was made by Telstra chairman Donald McGauchie and was backed by the board."
Business,Crude oil in New York was little changed after falling yesterday for the first time in four sessions as forecast mild weather and rising inventories eased concern that demand would outpace supplies of heating oil in winter.
Sci/Tech,The seemingly endless battle over mp3s and filesharing wages on as the largest copyright infringement case in Australian history began yesterday (November 29) in Sydney.
Sports,"HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University Director of Athletics Bob Marcum announced Tuesday that Marshall University has accepted an invitation to play the University of Cincinnati in the PlainsCapital Fort "
World,"The high note which ended the the 10th Asean Summit at the Laotian capital of Vientiane were joined by leaders of Japan, South Korea, India, China, New Zealand and Australia as partners in free trade talks."
Business, Merck  amp; Co. Inc. has adopted a severance benefits plan aimed at protecting key managers in the event the company is taken over   a growing possibility since the withdrawal of arthritis drug Vioxx sent shares tumbling.
Sci/Tech,Mobile telephones are one of the most quickly discarded items of consumer electronics. Rapid changes in technology and taste means customers constantly upgrade their phones leaving behind more and more discarded phones.
Sci/Tech,"Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software "
Sports,"With characteristic eloquence and humour, the 34-year-old quadruple Olympic rowing champion yesterday announced his widely-predicted decision to retire, thus laying to rest the question that "
Sports,"Senior offensive tackle Claude Terrell was the voice of dissent Tuesday in New Mexico #39;s decision to accept a bid to the Emerald Bowl, where the Lobos will try to win a bowl game for the first time in 43 years."
Sports, Gary Sheffield of the New York Yankees underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder Tuesday.
World,"Cyclical weather patterns have driven more than 150 whales and dolphins to become stranded on Australian and New Zealand beaches since the weekend, scientists say."
Business,"Australia #39;s largest listed company, telecommunications giant Telstra Corp., announced Wednesday that its chief executive will stand down by July 2005 - two years before his contract ends."
Business,"Major creditors holding billions in claims on Tuesday supported plans by US Airways (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) to void labor contracts covering thousands "
Sports, The District of Columbia Council approved financing a ballpark for the Washington bound Expos after voting Tuesday to cap funding at  #36;630 million.
Sci/Tech," Cingular Wireless LLC will begin deploying a speedier wireless Internet service next year, a move made possible by the network capacity gained with the recent acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless as Cingular tries to catch up with to catch up with rivals led by Verizon Wireless."
Sports," The NBA will set new security guidelines for its arenas, exerting more authority over a matter previously left to individual teams, commissioner David Stern said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Engineers at Hewlett Packard Co. are working on ""virus throttling"" software that they say could slow the spread of Internet borne viruses and worms."
World," Iraq's interim prime minister went to Jordan on Tuesday for meetings with tribal figures and other influential Iraqis in a bid to encourage Sunni Muslims to participate in the Jan. 30 elections, but he ruled out contacts with insurgent leaders and former members of Saddam Hussein's deposed regime."
Sports," When the telephone rang, Martin Gramatica was prepared for the news."
Sci/Tech, Lucent Technologies Inc. signed a four year agreement to supply equipment for Cingular Wireless' rollout of its nationwide 3G high speed wireless data system.
Sports," Free agent Armando Benitez and the San Francisco Giants agreed Tuesday to a three year contract worth about  #36;21 million, a move that stabilizes the club's closer role that's been in flux since Robb Nen got injured two years ago."
World," President Gen. Pervez Musharraf will keep his dual role as army chief and head of state under legislation enacted Tuesday, despite opposition criticism that he is reneging on an agreement to give up his powerful military role."
Sci/Tech," Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against a former executive at Network Associates Inc., alleging he illegally profited from advance knowledge of a massive sales shortfall in 2000."
Sports," Boston College missed out on a Bowl Championship Series game thanks to a lopsided loss to Syracuse, so it must settle for the Continental Tire Bowl instead."
World," Australia's biggest company, the part state owned telecom Telstra Corp Ltd., announced its chief executive Ziggy Switkowski would step down in 2005, two years short of the end of his contract."
World," President Bush tried on Tuesday to repair U.S. Canada relations strained by years of bickering over trade and Iraq, although he stood by policies that have irritated Canadians."
Sci/Tech," An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop ravaging insects  #151; many with only a week to live  #151; posed little threat, arriving with missing wings and broken legs after their 60 mile flight from the African mainland."
World," A blue ribbon panel released on  Tuesday a landmark report on global threats that insisted the  U.N. Security Council approve any ""preventive"" war, which was  not the case when the U.S. invaded Iraq."
World,"A new UN report, marking Wednesday's World AIDS day, estimates that 5 million people this year got HIV."
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Sci/Tech," Cingular Wireless, the largest U.S.  wireless telephone company, said on Tuesday it would upgrade  its network next year to handle high speed data transmissions."
Sci/Tech,"Philadelphia and Verizon Communications Inc. were nearing an agreement Tuesday that would allow the city to provide wireless Internet access as a municipal service, even if Gov. Ed Rendell signs legislation to give Verizon the power to pre-empt the project."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens Communications Inc. reported Tuesday that it signed a multiyear agreement with Cingular Wireless to develop a third-generation, or 3G, universal mobile telecommunications system."
World,Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio is to dissolve parliament and call early elections over a cabinet crisis.
Sci/Tech,Scientists reconstruct part of the genetic code of a 75-million-year-old mammal ancestor.
World,"Reports of Home Office letters raise new questions on whether David Blunkett ""fast-tracked"" a visa for his ex-lover's nanny."
Sci/Tech,Billionaire Mark Cuban isn't content with owning the Dallas Mavericks and running a high-definition TV broadcasting company...
Business,Crude oil prices fell Tuesday as traders expected that an upcoming government report would show rising inventories of heating oil.
Business,"Continental Airlines Tuesday said Jeff Smisek, executive vice president and president-elect, has been elected to its board of directors."
Sports,"Washington Mayor Anthony Williams attends the DC Council baseball debate, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)."
Sci/Tech,"America Online today released a preview of a new Netscape browser that is based on the Firefox browser, but also supports Microsoft's Internet Explorer engine."
Sci/Tech,"Online retail sites struggle to keep up with consumer demand during the first week of the holiday shopping season, according to Internet performance management vendor Keynote Systems Inc."
Sci/Tech,IT departments at a several universities issued warnings about problems caused by the Marketscore software which promises to speed up Web browsing.
Sci/Tech,"Shipments of Apple Computer's Xserve soared in the third quarter of 2004 by 119 over the same period last year, according to market research firm Gartner Dataquest."
Sci/Tech,"Packard(HP) is planning to build virus throttling technology into ProLiant servers and ProCurve switches starting in early 2005, an HP executive said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems on Tuesday beefed up its switching portfolio with several new and upgraded switches and systems designed to make 10GigE more affordable, increase availability, boost security, and add power over Ethernet features."
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc. (AOL) on Tuesday released a preview version of a new Netscape Web browser that is based on the open-source Firefox Web browser, but also supports Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer (IE) browser engine."
Sci/Tech," Is Bill Gates preparing to switch careers, from software architect to ambassador?"
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Sci/Tech,"With ""Thru the Moebius Strip,"" China is serving notice to the Disneys and Pixars of the world that its day is arriving in the lucrative business of 3-D computer animation."
Sci/Tech,"Tuesday's ""Robo Recital"" at the Juilliard School continues the age-old interaction between composition and technology."
World,VIENTIANE: India and 10 Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday signed a prosperity blueprint focused on plans for a full free-trade area by 2016 and political and security cooperation to combat terrorism.
World, Syria on Tuesday insisted that it had  not dropped a demand that Israel stick to a promise said to  have been made by late prime minister Yitzhak Rabin to abandon  all Syrian land under any peace treaty.
Business,"Australia #39;s largest listed company, telecommunications giant Telstra Corp., announced Wednesday that its chief executive will stand down by July 2005 - two years before his contract ends."
Business,"Rentokil warned yesterday that its profits would fall next year, sending shares in the rat-catching to security firm down by more than 5 per cent to a four-month low."
Sci/Tech,"British mobile users will get a chance from next year to access i-mode, the runaway success Japanese entertainment service, after MmO2 yesterday agreed to adopt the technology pioneered by NTT DoCoMo."
Sci/Tech,Researchers have reconstructed a long string of genetic code for what they believe is the common ancestor of placental mammals - a shrewlike creature that lived in Asia more than 75 million years ago.
Sports,"Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton #39;s professional cycling team has fired him after he failed doping tests. Phonak was refused a racing license by the UCI, prohibiting them from competing in the Tour de France and other elite events."
Business,"Ziggy Switkowski quit as chief executive of Telstra Corp., Australia #39;s largest phone company, ending a five-year tenure where he presided over a 42 percent slide in the share price and "
World," Canadian veterinary officials have  quarantined one Alberta farm in their search for cattle  connected to the country's second case of mad cow disease, the  Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Monday."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard plans to give customers a new weapon against viruses: Software that crimps their spread. Early next year, the computer maker will begin selling software designed to slow the "
Sci/Tech,"EA #39;s latest RTS features combat on two levels; gamers can battle with elves, trolls, and beasts for \$39.99. Electronic Arts today shipped its latest real-time strategy game, Armies of Exigo, to retail stores."
Sports,"In the hours after Ty Willingham was fired by Notre Dame, ESPN News analsyst Trevor Matich (who looks, by the way, as if he could bench-press the entire College GameDay cast) implied something was askew about Willingham #39;s firing."
World,"Over the past seven months, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which I chair, has conducted an exhaustive, bipartisan investigation into the scandal surrounding the UN Oil-for-Food program."
World, British police have raided three properties in the area of the northern city of Manchester under Britain's main anti terrorism law.
Business,"DUBLIN, Ohio - Wendy #39;s International Inc. said Tuesday it expects a fourth-quarter loss because of a writedown of up to \$195 million and a charge related to the closing of as many as 18 of its Baja Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants."
Business,"HOUSTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) today announced the election of Jeff Smisek, executive vice president and president-elect of Continental Airlines, Inc."
Sci/Tech,Spammers are suspected of hacking into and downing Lycoss anti-spam Web site just hours after it went live. The Web site is currently inaccessible and could also be the victim of a DDoS attack.
World,"Nearly 300 people are dead and thousands of families stranded in three coastal municipalities in Quezon province (Real, General Nakar and Infanta) in the aftermath of tropical depression Winnie, according to the most recent reports from the Department of "
World,"With countries still bitterly divided over the war in Iraq, a high-level panel appointed by the United Nations has recommended a five-step guideline to determine when to use military action."
Sports,"When Pittsburgh came to Oakland for an interleague series last summer, Billy Beane couldn #39;t believe Jason Kendall was the lone catcher on the Pirates #39; roster."
Business, U.S. stocks and bonds fell on Tuesday  as the dollar hit a record low against the euro.
Business, The dollar fell against the euro and the  yen on Wednesday in the wake of comments from the European  Central Bank president suggesting the ECB was unlikely to  intervene to stem the euro's rise.
Business," Asian shares retreated on Wednesday, tracking losses in U.S. stocks, and pressured by a weak dollar which sat close to a record low struck against the euro late on Tuesday."
Business, The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Wednesday in the wake of comments from the European Central Bank president suggesting the ECB was unlikely to intervene to stem the euro's rise.
Business,"Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, the tempest-tossed owner of fashion brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, said on Tuesday that it planned to sell its stake in the equipment "
Business,although not large ones - were given a reprieve yesterday from requirements imposed in the wake of the Enron and WorldCom scandals that they certify their financial controls.
Business,American International Group and federal regulators have completed a settlement that calls for the company to pay \$126 million in penalties and restitution and to 
Business,"The Pfizer painkillers Celebrex and Bextra experienced a jump in sales immediately after rival Merck #39;s Vioxx was pulled from the market in late September, but the gains appear to be short "
Business,Rentokil Initial served up more gloom yesterday with a 12 fall in pre-tax profits to 293.9m for the first 10 months of this year and a warning that 2005 would be even worse.
Sci/Tech,"Within the next 18 months more than 20 million mobile telephone users in Britain, Germany and Ireland will finally gain access to a high-speed internet service which has revolutionised mobile communications for tens of millions of Japanese since its "
Sci/Tech," Russia #39;s Federal Space Agency and NASA (news   web sites) have approved the crew of the next mission to the international space station, a Russian agency spokesman said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"A flaw in popular Windows server software could allow remote attacks to be launched against systems, Microsoft has confirmed. The vulnerability is in Windows Internet Name Service, or WINS, a network infrastructure "
Sci/Tech,US scientists announced they had made a breakthrough in the research of low-cost hydrogen fuel. Researchers from the US government #39;s Idaho National Engineering and Environmental 
Sports,"This is what passes now for perspective in college football. Where the fire-the-coach Web sites pop up by his third game, and the boosters circle like sharks."
Sports,Matthew Pinsent hinted yesterday that he may return to duty with the International Olympic Committee on announcing his retirement from international rowing.
Sports,THE imminent appointment of Walter Smith as the national manager will restore to influence the dynasty which stretches all the way back to Jock Stein.
Sports,"DC Mayor Anthony A. Williams postponed an out-of-town trip, cleared his schedule and sat through nearly four hours of fractious debate yesterday over his plan to bring baseball back to the nation #39;s capital."
Sports,Rashad Anderson scored 17 points and Hilton Armstrong had a career-high five blocked shots as No. 7 Connecticut cruised to a 99-48 victory over Florida International on Tuesday night.
World,"President George W Bush launched his first fence-mending mission since his re-election yesterday, flying to Canada to improve a distinctly prickly relationship with one of America #39;s oldest and most natural allies."
World,Iran #39;s chief nuclear negotiator said Tuesday that Iran would suspend its uranium enrichment activities for only a few months while negotiations with Europe for a longer-term 
World,"The Cuban authorities on Tuesday freed the dissident writer Ral Rivero, the best known of a dozen political prisoners released during the past few days in a "
World,"MARAGUNDON, Philippines - A powerful rainstorm triggered landslides and flash floods that killed nearly 340 people in the eastern Philippines, officials said yesterday."
World,"China intends to marginalize Taiwan, and that is why it signed a trade pact with ASEAN states at the regional summit meeting in Laos on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said yesterday."
World,"BAGHDAD: A US soldier and seven Iraqi civilians died in a spate of attacks yesterday. Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, meanwhile, travelled to Jordan to try to win support from exiled opposition leaders for the January 30 elections."
World,"TOKYO : The Japanese government hopes to make changes to the constitution that will allow a woman to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne within  quot;several years, quot; a news report said."
World,International mediators are to try to break the deadlock caused by Ukraine's disputed presidential elections.
World, Liverpool went fifth in the Premier League with a 2 1 win away to relegation threatened Norwich.
World,"Researchers say a new programme could help create a DNA database of all life on Earth, ever."
Sports,"Tyrone Willingham, who was the first African-American head coach at Notre Dame in any sport, compiled a record of 21-15 in three seasons."
Sports,"The Oakland County prosecutor, David Gorcyca, said Tuesday that no charges were imminent for Indiana players involved in the Nov. 19 brawl with Detroit Pistons fans."
Sports,"Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton was fired by Phonak, his Swiss cycling team, two months after testing positive for illegal blood transfusions."
World, The Bush administration Tuesday proposed large cuts in federally designated areas in the Northwest and California meant to aid the recovery of threatened or endangered salmon. Protection would focus instead on rivers where the fish now thrive.
World," Iran escaped U.N. censure over its nuclear program but Washington, which accuses it of seeking an atomic bomb, said on Monday it reserved the right to take the case to the Security Council on its own."
World, International mediators will step up  efforts on Wednesday to resolve Ukraine's 10 day old crisis  over a disputed presidential election after the collapse of  talks between pro Western and pro Russian factions.
World,"The Bush administration will not remove federal dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers to protect 11 endangered species of salmon and steelhead, even as a last resort."
World,"The head of the United Nations' AIDS program warned that the three countries could turn their small, localized epidemics into gigantic ones capable of disrupting the world's response to the disease."
World," SOLO, Indonesia (Reuters) - Rescue teams searched areas  around an airfield in central Indonesia on Wednesday for  survivors from a plane crash that police said killed at least  31 people and left 47 unaccounted for."
World," Colombia's Congress on Tuesday  approved a bill allowing Alvaro Uribe, one of few conservative  South American presidents with strong ties to Washington, to  run for an unprecedented second term."
Business,"The main pension fund of New York State filed a lawsuit against Merck   Company, accusing it of misleading shareholders about the safety of its pain drug Vioxx."
Business,"Sean Harrigan, a figure in the corporate governance movement, said that he expected to be ousted as president of the board of California's large public pension fund."
Business,A string of disappointing economic reports released Tuesday heightened concerns that Japan's recovery may be fading fast.
Sports,"After getting shut out in the 2002 Games, U.S. Skiing is predicting a substantial medal haul for the women's Alpine skiing team in Turin."
Sports,New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya appears intent on making a splash by pursuing free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez.
Business,Prospects for the global economy next year are growing dimmer as oil prices hurt consumption and the rise in the U.S. trade deficit depresses the dollar.
Sports,The fourth-ranked Yellow Jackets use a 20-0 first-half run to bury Michigan early and cruise to a 99-68 triumph on Tuesday night.
Sports,"Providence scores just five second-half field goals on 19 percent shooting to allow Winthrop to rally and defeat the Friars, 60-54, on Tuesday night."
Sports,"The Sporting News - Don't fret, Yankees haters. Read on, and you'll see plenty of potential obstacles that could keep the restocked and heavily favored Bronx Billionaires from winning the World Series -- and I didn't have to reach too far to find them. Not all of them, anyway."
Sports,"In the end, Cleveland #39;s Butch Davis was right where he wanted to be, which was ironic because it was that position that made him such a convenient target for dismissal."
Sports,"The Huskies set a school record with 19 blocks in the game (Hilton Armstrong had five and Boone had four)...This was the first-ever meeting between these teams...FIU, which shot 28 percent from the field, had a two-game winning streak halted...UConn ended "
Sports,"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Richard Jefferson scored 23 points and the New Jersey Nets ended a nine-game losing streak by downing the expansion Charlotte Bobcats 99-to-86."
Sci/Tech," Online holiday shopping rose 25 percent in 2004 to 23.2 billion dollars, a survey showed."
World,MORE than 300 people died and at least 150 remained missing after flash floods and landslides devastated three coastal towns and left swathes of the northern Philippines under water yesterday.
World,"Israel is expected to ask Egypt Wednesday to deploy troops deep in the Sinai to combat arms smuggling, and not to suffice with enhancing its patrols along its border with the Gaza Strip."
Sci/Tech," Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AMD.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AMD.N</A> captured nearly 10 percent of computer microchip market  revenue in the third quarter, the highest level in nearly three  years, market research firm IDC said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Global sales of equipment used  to make and test semiconductors are expected to fall 5.15  percent from a year earlier to  $33.49 billion in 2005, an  industry group said on Wednesday."
World,"The death toll from landslides and flash floods in the eastern Philippines jumped to nearly 350 with 150 others missing yesterday, most of them from a region still reeling from last week #39;s deadly typhoon."
World,"Thailand yesterday told military-ruled Myanmar that it must take real steps toward democracy in the coming year, but failed to get any clarification from the junta on reports that pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi #39;s house arrest has been extended."
Business,"Some Chinese shrimp exporters will have to pay discouragingly hefty tariffs of more than 100 percent if they want their products to appear on American dinner tables, the Commerce Department ruled Tuesday."
Business,"A low pressure system over the Central Atlantic has formed Tropical Storm Otto on the last day of hurricane season. At 4 pm, the center of Tropical Storm Otto was located near latituded 31.8 north, longitude 51 west or about 810 miles east of Bermuda."
Sci/Tech,Verizon's agreement with Philadelphia brings new life to the city's WiFi plans.
Sports,Chelsea #39;s assault on an unprecedented quadruple gained momentum at Craven Cottage when Frank Lampard #39;s 88th-minute goal sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.
Sports,"Five wickets stand between the Australians and victory on the final day against New Zealand to complete a 2-0 win in the series. Set a prohibitive 464 to win in Adelaide, New "
Sports,"Jalen Rose scored 24 points, including the decisive free throws with 15.6 seconds left, to help the Toronto Raptors snap a six-game road losing streak with a 94-92 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night."
Business,Intensive-care doctors monitor patients from miles away. Also: Vioxx might be responsible for more deaths than thought.... New network in southern India gives government a big boost.... and more.
Business,"Tuesday may mark the last day of the hurricane season, but it #39;s not going away quietly. Tropical Storm  quot;Otto quot; has formed far out in the Atlantic Ocean, about 810 miles east of Bermuda."
Business,"com) and Ben Goessling (bgoesslingmndaily.com). Amid speculation that the painkiller Bextra will join Vioxx as drugs recalled from the market, University athletes are still using "
Sports, Jamal Crawford's 3 pointer with 3.4 seconds left in overtime lifted the New York Knicks to a 110 109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
Sports," Peja Stojakovic had 29 points, and Chris Webber added 22 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 98 93 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies."
Sports," Georgia Tech raised its Final Four banner before the game, then played like a team that could win it all. The fourth ranked Yellow Jackets took control with a 20 0 run, led by 27 points at halftime and went on to rout Michigan 99 68 Tuesday night in the ACC Big Ten Challenge."
Sports," Kelenna Azubuike emerged from a season long shooting slump, scoring 21 points and No. 8 Kentucky beat Tennessee Tech 92 63 on Tuesday night."
Sports," The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday released wide receiver Bill Schroeder and kicker Martin Gramatica, and activated offensive guard Matt O'Dwyer from the physically unable to perform list."
Sports," Brian Cook came off the bench to score a career high 25 points, including five 3 pointers, and Kobe Bryant added 20 points despite being held without a field goal for three quarters to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Milwaukee Bucks 95 90 Tuesday night."
Sports," A complete set of 1914 Cracker Jack baseball cards featuring ""Shoeless"" Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb has been sold for a record  #36;800,000."
Sports," Daphne Andre scored 21 points, including two free throws that sealed the win following a key steal, leading Houston to a 63 60 upset of No. 14 Purdue on Tuesday night."
Sports,Richard Jefferson scored 23 points and Eric Williams had a season-high 22 to help the New Jersey Nets end a nine-game losing streak with a 99-86 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.
Sports,It seems to be a basketball paradox. Kentucky dominates its early-season opposition. Coach Tubby Smith finds no difficulty in convincing his players of their shortcomings.
World,"Thousands of Rwandan troops have crossed into the remote forested hills of east Congo, a Western diplomat said Monday, in an account supported by park rangers and local chiefs near the border of the two neighbors and wartime enemies."
Sci/Tech, Microsoftis ramping up its efforts to sell software as a service by teaming with U.K. telecommunications giant BT Group PLC to provide a platform for the delivery of its business applications.
Sci/Tech,"As part of its fight against software piracy, Microsofton Tuesday said it filed lawsuits against eight resellers for allegedly buying and selling fake and used Certificate of Authenticity labels."
Sci/Tech,"Packard bolstered its security portfolio Tuesday, announcing availability of an identity management product for enterprises and a security management initiative for small and midsize businesses."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems on Tuesday said there have been 1.9 million downloads of an upgraded version of J2SE to correct a possible security vulnerability in the JVM, although there have been no attacks reported based on the problem."
Sci/Tech,Experts call Marketscore software a privacy threat.
Sports,"World rugby league champion Australia beat the USA Tomahawks 36-24 in Philadelphia, rallying from an 18- point halftime deficit to avoid one of the biggest upsets in the sport #39;s history."
Sci/Tech,"Preview version seeks best of both worlds, is based on Firefox."
Business," The dollar rebounded on Monday after a  heavy selloff last week, but analysts were uncertain if the  rally could hold as the drumbeat of expectation began for to  the December U.S. jobs report due Friday."
Business,"The Supreme Court overturned a five-figure damage award for an auto dealer's alleged loan scam, ruling that a federal appeals court had wrongly interpreted a federal fair-credit law when it upheld the award last year."
Business,"The nascent petroleum division of natural gas monopoly Gazprom will bid for the top production unit of the battered Yukos oil empire, its chief said Tuesday -- a widely anticipated move that could put the heart of the company into Kremlin-friendly hands."
Business,"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will raise by 7.8 percent the limit on the size of single-family-home mortgages they will purchase, increasing the pool of home buyers who will qualify for lower-cost financing."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Rachel Konrad
Business,"  Sales for semiconductor manufacturing equipment is expected to rise sharply in 2004, but decline slightly in 2005, according to a year end consensus forecast released late Tuesday by the industry #39;s largest trade group."
Sports," Devin Brown sparked a fourth quarter spurt with two three point plays and two dunks, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 107 89 Monday night to spoil the pseudo coaching debut of Avery Johnson."
World, International mediators will step up efforts on Wednesday to resolve Ukraine's 10 day old crisis over a disputed presidential election after the collapse of talks between pro Western and pro Russian factions.
World," The death toll from a coal mine blast in northern China has risen to 166, Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday."
Sports," Antonio McDyess had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Richard Hamilton also scored 19, helping the Detroit Pistons snap a five game road losing streak with a 93 72 win over the reeling Houston Rockets on Tuesday night."
Sports,"Seimone Augustus was perfect from the field, hitting 11-of-11, and true freshman Sylvia Fowles had her sixth straight game in double figures and her third double-double in the last "
Sports,Jamal Crawford #39;s 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left in overtime lifted the New York Knicks to a 110-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
Sports,"Florida A amp;M had played two other ranked teams this season and was blown out both times. Mohamed Abukar scored a career-high 22 points, and No."
World,"LONDON: In the tapes that were aired on US television channels on Monday night, the late Princess Diana claims that when Prince Charles first met, he was like a lovesick puppy and leapt on her and started kissing her the first time she sat near him."
Business," U.S. construction spending fell  unexpectedly by 0.4 percent in November, as a cooling in  residential construction overpowered a small rise in public  spending, a government report showed on Monday."
World," The death toll in a massive coal mine explosion in central China rose Wednesday to 166 after scores of missing miners were declared dead, government radio reported."
Business,"New York Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi sued Merck  amp; Co. on Tuesday, seeking to recoup value lost in the state #39;s pension fund after the drug manufacturer pulled its top painkiller Vioxx off the market in September."
Business," The pace of growth at U.S. factories  picked up in December, boosted by an increase in new orders and  despite a decline in employment, a report showed on Monday."
Sports," Steve Nash had 20 points and 14 assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to their eighth straight win, 115 102 over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night."
Sci/Tech,"During the early morning of January 25, 2003, the Sapphire/Slammer worm ripped through 75,000 computers in less than half an hour."
Sci/Tech,"Sybase has announced that its Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) for Linux, the enterprise-class, relational database management system (RDBMS), will run on IBM #39;s eServer OpenPower systems, IBM #39;s POWER5 microprocessor- based servers tuned specifically for "
Sports,"  After being cold from the arc through four quarters, Jamal Crawford was clutch in overtime. Crawford #39;s 3 pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining helped the New York Knicks post a 110 109 victory "
Sports,"NBA commissioner David Stern says the NBA will set new security guidelines for its arenas, exerting more authority over a matter previously left to individual teams."
Sports, California receiver Jonathan Makonnen expects to play in the regular season finale Saturday at Southern Mississippi after missing the last four games with a bruised liver.
World,Solo city as it landed in heavy rain around dusk on Tuesday after a flight from Jakarta. Other sources were giving different numbers on casualties.
World,Rome: Millions of Italian workers took part in a one-day general strike against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Sports, B.J. Elder poured in a game high  27 points to lead fourth ranked Georgia Tech to a convincing  99 68 win over Michigan in the ACC Big Ten Challenge at  Alexander Memorial Coliseum.
Business,"Put away the stack-heeled shoes and the Slade records. Higher oil prices may have rekindled memories of glam rock and loon pants, but the west is not about to return to the days of sky-high inflation that marked the 1970s."
Business,Telstras embattled chief executive resigned on Wednesday as Australias largest telecommunications company prepared for the A\$30bn sale of the governments remaining shareholding.
Sci/Tech," At the risk of breaching Internet civility, a European Web portal is offering its visitors a weapon against spam: a screensaver program that tries to choke spam servers by flooding them with junk traffic."
Sci/Tech,"com November 30, 2004, 11:48 AM PT. Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software "
Sports," Peja Stojakovic scored 29 points to steer the Sacramento Kings to their eighth victory in nine games, a 98 93 decision over the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday."
Sports,"Notre Dame players will vote on Wednesday whether to play in the Insight Bowl in Phoenix, SportsLine.com has learned. In light of the firing of coach Ty Willingham, the players have yet to determine if they are emotionally ready to play in the Dec."
Sports,THE imminent appointment of Walter Smith as Scotland football manager has been given a glowing endorsement by leading figures in the game.
Sports,"For quite some time there, Barry Bonds wasn #39;t the only sure thing the Giants had going for them. They also had a 300-save closer available in Robb Nen, night after night and year after year."
Sci/Tech, LG Philips LCD is to invest five billion dollars in new facilities to produce next generation flat panel displays in order to strengthen its global market leadership.
Sci/Tech, The city of Philadelphia and Verizon Communications Inc. struck an agreement Tuesday that would allow the city to provide wireless Internet access as a municipal service even though Gov. Ed Rendell signed legislation giving Verizon the power to scuttle the project.
Sports," Duke again was too much for Michigan State, thanks almost entirely to J.J. Redick and Daniel Ewing."
World,"PILILIA, Philippines : Another powerful typhoon is bearing down on the eastern Philippines where rescuers are desperately trying to find survivors from floods and landslides that have left nearly 500 dead or missing."
World,Indonesian transport safety officials have launched an inquiry into the crash of a passenger plane in central Java which has killed more than 30 people and injured at least 60 others.
World,The threat of renewed war in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo increased yesterday amid unconfirmed reports by diplomats and a claim by a Congolese minister that 
World,LONDON: A former bodyguard of Britain #39;s Princess Diana yesterday said he doubted that one of her alleged lovers had been  quot;bumped off quot; - a claim she made in never-before-seen videotapes broadcast in the US.
World,(IsraelNN.com) Egypts foreign minister and intelligence chief are scheduled to arrive for high-level talks in Jerusalem this morning.
Sci/Tech, Experts call Marketscore software a privacy threat.
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems on Tuesday said there have been 1.9 million downloads of an upgraded version of J2SE to correct a possible security vulnerability in the JVM, although there have been no attacks reported based on the problem."
Sci/Tech," One of the rarest birds on Earth came closer to being wiped out  #151; if not already extinct  #151; with the death of one of the last three believed to exist, officials said."
Sci/Tech," Russia's Federal Space Agency and NASA have approved the crew of the next mission to the international space station, a Russian agency spokesman said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"BioPort Corp. of Lansing, Mich., dedicated a 150,000-square-foot facility in Frederick that is designed to produce 100 million anthrax vaccine doses when it becomes fully operational in two years."
Business," The dollar slipped against the yen on  Wednesday on a round of selling by Japanese exporters, but it  found support from intervention worries and caution ahead of  U.S. non farm payrolls data due later in the week."
Business," The Nikkei fell 1 percent by midsession  on Wednesday as investors sold a broad range of shares,  extending losses from the day before when poor Japanese  industrial output data put a damper on the economy's outlook."
Business," Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> on Tuesday  reaffirmed it expects 2004 earnings to be more than 20 percent  above last year, but warned that results in 2005 2007 will be  hurt by patent expirations on over a half dozen of its  best selling medicines."
Business,"Higher oil prices have slowed economic growth in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, but it should expand by 3.6 percent this year."
Business,"NEW YORK (Dow Jones/AP) _ The New York state comptroller sued Merck  amp; Co., claiming the drug maker hid certain risks associated with the painkiller Vioxx."
Business,Australian telecommunications giant Telstra is looking for a new CEO to handle its full privatization after incumbent Ziggy Switkowski resigned Wednesday.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's No. 1 retailer, on Monday said December sales would be  at the top end of its prior estimate on better than expected  post Christmas spending, driving its shares up 2 percent."
Sci/Tech,"True, Monday #39;s thunderbolt from Tinseltown may not be enough to settle the DVD format war. But in a synchronized cluster bomb of press releases, the powerful content producers have sent a clear message to "
Sci/Tech,"MOBILE phone giant mmO2 has secured a partnership with Japans NTT DoCoMo to bring its i-mode internet technology to the UK. The company hopes to boost revenues per user by selling the product, which allows "
Sci/Tech,"NOVEMBER 30, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is planning to build virus throttling technology into ProLiant servers and ProCurve switches starting in early 2005, an HP executive said today."
Sports,"The Swiss Phonak Cycling team has issued an official statement on the rejection of the team #39;s ProTour license on its website, www."
Sports,El-Hadji Diouf is back doing what he appears to do best - spitting on people. Not content with covering a variety of fans with spittle he has now targeted his fellow professionals.
Sports,"The last time Louisiana Tech visited Starkville, in 1999, they left with an upset defeat at the hands of Mississippi State. Five Novembers later, the Lady Techsters returned to Humphrey Coliseum...and the Lady Bulldogs ready to do it again."
World,"BAIJI, December 01 (Online): A car bomb exploded in a crowded market in a town north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least seven people and wounding 20, underlining Iraqs severe security problems with elections just two months away."
Sci/Tech,A key figure in the Kazaa file-sharing trial arrives in Sydney today to give evidence of Australian users downloading copyright material via the peer-to-peer software.
Sports,A typical night for Tan White at Mississippi State led to a rare upset of Louisiana Tech. White scored 28 points to lead the Bulldogs to a 72-55 upset of the 21st-ranked Lady Techsters on Tuesday night.
Sci/Tech,"Thefacebook.com, a Web site that began 10 months ago, is now the most popular way to either network or waste time for a million college students."
Sci/Tech,"Cingular Wireless announced plans to upgrade its high-speed data network, allowing faster downloads on many home broadband connections."
Business,"The Bush administration upheld yesterday the imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam, handing a victory to beleaguered US shrimp producers."
Business,"IN BRIEF  Telstra Chairman Donald McGauchie has today announced the resignation of Telstra #39;s current CEO, Ziggy Switkowski. Ziggy will officially step down from the role on 1 July 2005 but may give up his "
Business,"Cingular, the largest mobile phone operator in the US, is to launch a high-speed third generation (3G) network from next year. Mobile phone firms have been seeking new areas to boost revenue - and Cingular #39;s "
Business,The board of Reliance Energy Ltd (REL) met on Tuesday and requested its six directors to reconsider their resignations. A Reliance Energy spokesperson told reporters that the  quot;the board reposed full trust 
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe NV is offering Internet users a way to stick it to spammers with its new screen-saver software, called  quot;Make Love, Not Spam."
Sci/Tech,"Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Santa Clara, Calif.,-based Sun will acquire SevenSpace in an all-cash transaction for an undisclosed amount."
Sci/Tech,"  An American and a Russian, both space veterans, have been selected as the next replacement crew for the international space station, a Russian agency spokesman said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is investigating a security flaw in Windows server software that could allow an attacker to gain complete control over systems running the software, the company said."
Sports,"Free agent Armando Benitez and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a three-year contract yesterday, a move that stabilizes the club #39;s closer role that has been in flux since Robb Nen was injured two years ago."
Sports,"Terry Robiskie has been here before. He #39;s an  quot;interim coach quot; for the second time, named Tuesday to replace resigned Butch Davis as the Cleveland Browns coach with five games remaining "
Sports,"Peja Stojakovic scored 29 points to steer the Sacramento Kings to their eighth victory in nine games, a 98-93 decision over the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday."
Sports," Tim Duncan had 20 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and Devin Brown scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 107 89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center."
Sports,"If Pedro Martinez stats, news ultimately decides to re-sign with the Red Sox stats, schedule - still a distinct possibility - it will not be for four more years."
World,"KINSHASA, Congo, Nov. 30 -- A senior Congolese official said Tuesday that troops from neighboring Rwanda had crossed into eastern Congo, and UN officials said they were investigating reports of Rwandan forces "
World,"The New Zealand government has agreed to a range of initiatives to build closer ties with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Prime Minister Helen Clark announced Wednesday."
World,An American civil rights group filed a criminal complaint in Germany on Tuesday alleging Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and other US officials condoned torture and human rights violations at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
Business," Japan's Nikkei hit a one month low on  Wednesday as investors sold a broad range of shares, extending  losses from the day before when poor Japanese industrial output  data put a damper on the economy's outlook."
Business,AFTER a rollercoaster of a ride today the share market ended in negative territory on a frenzy of profit taking in the afternoon. Retailers were hardest hit following disappointing sales figures released yesterday 
Business,"Washington (Dec. 1, 2004) - Thanks to some fast footwork by regulators at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, accounting firms and many of their smaller "
Business,"Microsoft Research plans to establish its first-ever lab in India, hoping to attract top research talent in a country known for producing high-quality computer scientists."
Business,"At least 100 Delta Air Lines Inc. pilots are expected to retire effective Wednesday, the start date for a 32.5-percent pay cut agreed upon in a \$1 billion "
Business,The board of Indian power utility Reliance Energy Ltd. told the Bombay exchange Tuesday it had asked its six directors who resigned last week to reconsider their resignations.
World, Botswana President Festus Mogae issued a blunt message to his people Wednesday on HIV/AIDS: abstain from unsafe sex or die.
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. are working on  quot;virus throttling quot; software that they say could slow the spread of Internet borne viruses and worms.
Sci/Tech,"CHEVY CHASE, Md., Nov. 30 (AScribe Newswire) -- A group of researchers has re-created with remarkable accuracy part of the genome of the common ancestor of all placental mammals, a small shrew-like creature "
Sports,"Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton was fired by his cycling team two months after testing positive for blood doping. The Swiss-based International Cycling Union, or UCI, said Tuesday "
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf was charged with  quot;improper conduct quot; by the English Football Association (FA) Monday."
Sports,"When he took a pass from Stephon Marbury with about five seconds left in overtime, Jamal Crawford didn #39;t hesitate. No matter that he was at least five feet behind the three-point arc."
World," With the U.S. led invasion of Iraq serving as a backdrop, a high level international panel called for sweeping changes Tuesday of the United Nations, including a recommendation that the Security Council must in the future authorize any pre emptive or preventive global military action."
Sci/Tech," HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30    The city of Philadelphia and Verizon Communications Inc. struck an agreement Tuesday that would allow the city to provide wireless Internet access as a municipal service even if Gov. Edward G. Rendell (D) signs legislation to give Verizon the power to scuttle the project."
World," The death toll from a coal mine blast in northern China has risen to 166, Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday, confirming one of the worst disasters to hit the world's most dangerous mining industry."
World," Australia has failed to obtain a leaked Red Cross report alleging that terrorist suspects held at a US military camp in Cuba were tortured, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
Sports, Alando Tucker scored a career high 27 points and No. 25 Wisconsin beat No. 12 Maryland 69 64 in the ACC Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night.
World, International mediators will step up  efforts Wednesday to resolve Ukraine's 10 day old crisis over a  disputed presidential election after the collapse of talks  between pro Western and pro Russian factions.
World," The world's two most populous nations  promised Wednesday to eradicate ignorance about AIDS, a disease  that was at first dismissed by many as a Western evil confined  to drug users, homosexuals and prostitutes."
Sports, Mexico will start the final  stage of CONCACAF's marathon World Cup qualifying competition  with a tough fixture in Costa Rica.
World," SOLO, Indonesia (Reuters) - Rescue teams searched areas  around a central Indonesia airport Wednesday for survivors and  victims of a plane crash that police said killed at least 31  people and left 47 unaccounted for."
World," For  relatives and friends of Kirk Bosselmann, few things the Marine Corps corporal did surprised them."
World,"The 16-member panel, appointed after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, said in a long-awaited report that only the U.N. Security Council has the legal standing to authorize such a ""preventive war."""
Sci/Tech,"The agreement would allow the city to provide wireless Internet access as a municipal service even if Gov. Edward G. Rendell (D) signs legislation to give Verizon the power to scuttle the project.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"Microsoft Research will open a laboratory in Bangalore, India, the company #39;s third research installation overseas and a sign of India #39;s increasing importance in tech."
Business,"The US economy grew by 3.9 per cent in the third quarter of this year, a US government press release stated. On another quarter of robust growth, the US treasury secretary, John Snow, said, Americas Gross "
Sci/Tech,HP plans to add virus-throttling technology to ProLiant servers and ProCurve switches starting in early 2005. Virus Throttler technology slows the spread of a virus or worm within an infected server to give  administrators time to act.
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson turned up the heat on Arsenal by stating he doesn #39;t regard them as major title rivals.
Business," Walgreen Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WAG.N</A> on Monday posted a  30.5 percent rise in quarterly profit, boosted by sales of  generic drugs and digital photo processing, sending its shares  to a nearly three year high."
World,The Palestinians' likely next President hopes to take on the militants--and Arafat's legacy
World,How can you ensure that your contributions are put to best possible use?
Business,Washington state #39;s highest court has agreed to review a key issue in a contentious lawsuit that could determine whether Seattle continues to have two daily newspapers.
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO: Advanced Micro Devices captured nearly 10 per cent of computer microchip market revenue in the third quarter, the highest level in nearly three years, market research firm IDC said on Tuesday."
Sports," In a six hour period Tuesday, Tyrone Willingham #39;s dismissal at Notre Dame and Butch Davis #39; resignation from the Cleveland Browns turned upside down the University of Florida #39;s search for a football coach."
World,"World News: Baghdad, Nov 30 : Four people were killed and 20 injured in an attack on a US military convoy in Iraq Tuesday, reports Xinhua."
Business, Oil prices edged below  $49 a barrel  on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to an expected build in  weekly U.S. inventory data that would help bolster the thin  supply cushion ahead of peak northern winter demand.
Business,Prospects for the global economy next year are growing dimmer as high oil prices hurt consumption and the unchecked rise in the United States trade deficit depresses the dollar 
Business,The American chief executive of Russia #39;s embattled oil giant Yukos yesterday held out little hope of saving the company from dismemberment by the Putin government this month.
Business,"Telstra #39;s search for a new CEO has begun as incumbent CEO Dr Ziggy Switkowski has agreed to step down from the post. Switkowski #39;s last day will be 1 July, 2005 and possibly even earlier if the telecommunications company can find a suitable replacement."
Business,"VERO BEACH - Gov. Jeb Bush got teary-eyed on the last day of the hurricane season Tuesday as he thanked scores of Indian River County officials, emergency workers and volunteers for their relief efforts following Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne."
Business," A massive corporate merger between two health care giants will result in  $126.5 million of new funding and equipment for Georgia #39;s medical schools and rural hospitals, Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine announced Tuesday."
Business,"  General Motors said Tuesday that it will lay off 950 employees at its assembly plant in Linden, NJ, due to waning demand for the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy."
Sports,"The Terrapins found the lanes underneath closed and the basket unreachable against an impenetrable Badgers defense, and No. 25 Wisconsin (3-1) beat No."
World, Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio began moves Tuesday to dissolve parliament and call an election after deciding Prime Minister Pedro Santana Lopes could no longer continue in the job.
World," The United States warned it might boycott ASEAN meetings when Myanmar takes over the chairmanship of the Southeast Asian grouping in 2006, unless the military ruled state improves its human rights record."
World,"Mass strandings of marine mammals have occurred in Australia and New Zealand this week, proving an earlier predication made by Australian scientists, New Zealand Press Association said Wednesday."
World," The United States has warned it might boycott ASEAN meetings when Myanmar takes over the chairmanship of the Southeast Asian grouping in 2006, unless the military ruled state improves its human rights record."
World,"The people of Mozambique, one of the world's poorest countries, are voting in presidential and parliamentary elections."
Business,"Russian prosecutors are less than three weeks from striking a death blow against the country #39;s biggest oil producer, Yukos - move widely seen as a politically motivated legal assault."
Business,Patients in rural communities across Georgia soon will have quick access to big-city medical specialists thanks to a live-video hookup that will serve 36 rural hospitals.
Sports,"Tuesday #39;s abrupt firing of Notre Dame coach Tyrone Willingham resonated across the college football landscape, with ripples potentially stretching all the way to the Bay Area."
World,"Another typhoon is set to hit the Philippines, which is already reeling under the impact of two back-to-back storms. More than 500 people died in the previous storms, and the latest one, Typhoon Nanmadol, packing "
World,"A woman breaks down after she was told the fate of her husband, one of the miners trapped in the Chenjiashan coal mine in Tongchuan city, north China #39;s Shaanxi province November 29."
Business," Japan's Nikkei stock average dipped 1.06  percent to a one month closing low on Wednesday, extending  losses from the day before when poor Japanese industrial output  data put a damper on the economy's outlook."
Business,"The hurricane season ended Tuesday with Texas escaping major storms, while Florida residents were hard hit with four major storms that claimed 117 lives and caused billions of dollars in damage."
Business,The chairman of Telstra has nominated the upcoming full sale of the company as the major reason for the departure of chief executive Ziggy Switkowski.
Business,"  With the threat of generic competition looming over the pharmaceutical industry, Pfizer Inc. declared on Tuesday that the strength and breadth of its drugs under development will give the company an edge over its rivals."
World,The world suffers an epic tragedy as a tsunami spreads death across Asia. An on-the-scene look at how it happened--and whether the carnage could have been avoided
World,"With disease looming, the world launches a massive relief effort. Will the aid reach the victims in time?"
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) captured nearly 10 percent of computer microchip market revenue in the third quarter, the highest level "
Sci/Tech,"One of the rarest birds on Earth came closer to being wiped out - if not already extinct - with the death of one of the last three believed to exist, officials said."
World,Six suspected Islamic militants go on trial in Paris for an alleged plot to bomb the US embassy in 2001.
Sports,"Zach Randolph had 19 points, including a key jumper with 17.2 seconds left, as the Portland Trail Blazers stopped the surging Seattle SuperSonics 100-94 on Tuesday night."
Sports,"They exist in their original form for only one year, then they evolve into a more advanced life form. Sixteen of the extant NBA franchises first drew breath as expansion teams - Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas "
Sports,The question late in Tuesday #39;s Michigan State-Duke game became: Would JJ Redick and Daniel Ewing wear down while the Spartans #39; depth became the difference?
World,"helps a man carry his infant son, wrapped in plastic to shield him from the rain November 30, as they use an improvised ladder to cross a fallen concrete bridge in eastern Philippine town of General Nakar."
Business,WASHINGTON  - The US sugar industry is taking a wait-and-see attitude toward the nomination of Kellogg Co. Chief Executive Carlos Gutierrez to be the new secretary of the Commerce Department.
Business,"The US dollar dropped to a new all-time low yesterday against the euro, which rose to \$1.3335 even as new figures showed that US economic growth in the third quarter was stronger than previously estimated."
Business,"SEX and the City may have left the nation #39;s television screens, but its viewers are propping up the national economy as they buy up big on shoes, clothes and cars."
Sci/Tech," The only captive member of what may be the world #39;s most endangered species of bird has died in Hawaii, zoo officials announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Dr Joseph Hartvigsen (L) of Ceramatex, Inc, holds a fuel cell during a news conference Nov. 29 at Ceramatex Advanced Materials  amp; Electrochemical Technologies in Salt Lake City."
Sports,"Don #39;t cry for Tyrone Willingham. Even after Willingham, a former Michigan State Spartan, was fired from his head-coaching gig at Notre Dame on Tuesday."
Sports, The Mets made their pitch to Pedro Martinez. Now the attention shifts to the Boston Red Sox to see if the World Series champs are willing to up their bid.
Sports,"Finally, the crabby old man had enough. He had refused to chase the spry youngster as he stepped outside his comfort zone and drained jumper after jumper during the first half."
World,"Australian Prime Minister John Howard (2nd L) sits next to (LR, round table) Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shiwanatra, Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo, Myanmar Prime Minister Soe Win and Malaysian Prime Minister Abullah "
Business,"Vietnam seafood exporters and producers on Wednesday hailed a US decision to reduce tariffs on the communist country #39;s shrimp exports, while neighboring China suffered a blow with steeper duties."
Business,"The Conference Board, a New York-based private research group, reported Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index fell in November to the lowest level in eight months as high "
Sports, Mark Philippoussis and Alicia Molik outlasted Daniela Hantuchova and Dominik Hrbaty 11 9 in a third set super tiebreaker to give Australia a 2 1 victory over Slovakia at the Hopman Cup on Monday.
Sports,"Three years ago, Tyrone Willingham was heralded as a champion for all black football coaches after being given the responsibility of returning the Notre Dame football program to among the nations elite."
World,"Working to mend the frayed relations between their countries, President Bush and Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada sought to project a unified front "
Business,Citigroup's top Japanese executive faces tough questioning over a scandal that caused the closure of the firm's private bank in Japan.
Business,"A proposal to add a new building and about 1,000 jobs to Crown Colony Office Park in Quincy won't create more traffic congestion, the developer and government officials say. Overall, they expect less congestion on city streets."
Business,"As the Boston City Council prepares to vote this month on a form of rent control, a survey released yesterday found that the average rent for a new lease is \$90 a month lower than two years ago, a sign of continuing softness in the rental market."
Business,The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority awarded a 10-year contract to Cemusa to build at least 200 bus shelters outside Boston and on MBTA property in the city.
Business,"The dollar, whose weakness has been fueled by concern over the US trade and budget deficits, hit a new low against the euro, which rose to \$1.3335 yesterday. In late New York trading, the euro eased back to \$1.3280, below its intraday high but still above Monday's late rate of \$1.3273."
Business,"The nascent petroleum division of natural gas giant Gazprom will bid for the crown jewels of the battered Yukos oil empire, its chief said yesterday -- a move that could put the heart of the company jailed billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky created in Kremlin-friendly hands."
Business,Crude oil futures prices fell yesterday as concerns about reduced output in the North Sea were offset by expectations that an upcoming US government report would show rising inventories of heating oil.
Business,"Analog Devices Inc. , the world's fourth-largest maker of signal processing chips for mobile phones, said US regulators are conducting an inquiry into the granting of stock options to directors and officers. The inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission covers the last five years, the Norwood company said in its annual report filed with the SEC. Analog Devices also ..."
Business,"Colman M. Herman, the Dorchester activist who made enforcement of the state's item-pricing regulation a one-man crusade, has struck again."
Business,The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that employers may post regulations in the workplace that critics contend will discourage workers from organizing bargaining units or engaging in other union activities.
Business," Under pressure to boost investor interest ahead of aA $30 billion share sale, Australia #39;s largest telephone company Telstra Corp."
Business,Cingular Wireless have announced plans to begin deploying a fast high-speed mobile wireless data network. The company expects to offer wireless data speeds between 400-700 Kbps (kilobits per second) and bursts 
Business,"Pfizer Inc. is on schedule to complete the filing of 20 new drug applications by the end of 2006 as it confronts patent expirations affecting \$14 billion in sales, CEO Hank McKinnell said Tuesday."
Business,"New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi sued Merck  amp; Co. over pension fund losses related to Vioxx, the painkiller pulled from the market on Sept."
Business,"The company that owns legendary fashion label Gucci, continued to sell off units that can #39;t boost its prospects in the rich-and-famous lifestyle business."
Business,"Global chip equipment sales are expected to fall 5.15 percent in 2005, an industry group said on Wednesday in a sharp reversal from its July forecast of growth of 23.98 percent."
Sports," As coach Butch Davis pulled out of the driveway at 76 Lou Groza Blvd. for the final time, he might have caught a glimpse of a brown and orange colored hearse across the street from Cleveland's team offices. The vehicle was parked. Davis was the one moving on."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood studios are locked in a battle over adopting a standard for high-definition Digital Video Disc technology, in an apparent replay of the 1980s struggle between VHS and Betamax video formats."
Sci/Tech,You know how sometimes you find a product or service and just have to evangelize it to everyone you know? Maybe you really like the Braun Oral-B electric toothbrush.
Sports, The Houston Rockets were finishing up one of their worst performances of the season when a chant rang out from behind the bench.
Sports,"Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton has been jettisoned from the cycling team he captained, but the Marblehead bike ace vowed yesterday to fight doping allegations that have damaged his reputation and put his career in doubt."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has shrugged off the hype surrounding tonights Carling Cup meeting against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Sports,The third fight between Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera promised to break a tie and determine the best little fighter of the era.
Sports, Alando Tucker and the Wisconsin Badgers wanted to make sure people didn #39;t get the wrong impression about their embarrassing loss at Pepperdine last week.
Sports,The humiliation of unranked Michigan at the hands of No. 4 Georgia Tech on Tuesday night requires no other description. The Yellow Jackets used a 20-0 run less than eight minutes into the game 
Sports,The claustrophobic aren #39;t welcomed here. This is basketball with a saliva spray. It #39;s in your face. It #39;s in your hair.
Sports,"Free agent Armando Benitez and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a three-year contract yesterday, a move that stabilizes the club #39;s closer role that #39;s been in flux since Robb Nen got injured two years ago."
World,"World News: Tel Aviv, Dec 1 : Prime Minister Ariel Sharon appears heading to a certain defeat in parliament when he presents his government #39;s proposed budget for 2005."
Sports, Jordi Arrese will bet almost anything that his Spanish team will beat the Americans in the Davis Cup final.
Sports,"Lest there remain any doubt about their resolve, the Red Sox last night were fully prepared to let Pedro Martinez take his remarkable skills elsewhere rather than guarantee him a four-year contract to stay in Boston."
Sports,"Three years ago, Notre Dame made a historic move when it named Tyrone Willingham the first African-American head football coach in the school's history."
Sports,"When it comes to switching positions for the good of the team, some players do it comfortably while others, according to Patriots coach Bill Belichick, wouldn't even be asked.  quot;Some players can interchange from position to position seamlessly and you would never know sometimes what their primary spot was, quot; said Belichick, whose team had a day off from ..."
Sports,"Free agent Armando Benitez and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a three-year contract yesterday, a move that stabilizes the club's closer role that's been in flux since Robb Nen got injured two years ago."
Sports,"As generous in victory as they were defiant in times of trouble, the Red Sox spread nearly \$15.2 million in playoff winnings 95 ways, rewarding everyone from batboys to clubhouse attendants for helping them win the franchise's first World Series in 86 years."
Sports,"Indiana Pacers players will be charged for fighting with fans during the Nov. 19 brawl at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons, Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca told The Detroit News."
Sports,"When Notre Dame fired football coach Tyrone Willingham yesterday, it set into motion a series of events that many involved think will result in Utah coach Urban Meyer coming to South Bend."
Sports,"After squandering the Big East title and a Bowl Championship Series bid to the Fiesta Bowl, Boston College yesterday settled for its next best option by accepting an invitation to the Continental Tire Bowl. Making their sixth consecutive bowl appearance, the Eagles will play North Carolina, a future Atlantic Coast Conference rival, in a 1 p.m. contest Dec. 30 at ..."
Sports,"Chaz Carr scored 25 points to lead Boston University to a 73-68 win over Rhode Island last night in a nonconference game at Kingston, R.I."
Sports,"They could have been excused for doing a little California dreaming. With a game upcoming against UCLA in Anaheim, Calif., in the Wooden Classic Sunday, it would have been natural for the Cali Contingent of Boston College's men's basketball team -- junior Craig Smith of Los Angeles, sophomore Jared Dudley of San Diego, and sophomore Sean Marshall of Rialto -- ..."
Sports,"Winning close games is an art form -- a nebulous blend of luck, talent, timing, and intangibles. But Chelmsford has it down to a science."
Sports,"The MIAA raised the price of an adult playoff ticket to \$10 this season. Last night, after six lead changes, including a touchdown by each team in the last two minutes, no one leaving East Boston Stadium after North Shore's 26-20 victory over St. Mary's in the Division 3A playoffs can say they didn't get their money's worth."
Sports,"Boasting a stingy defense and excellent special teams play, Bishop Feehan captured a Division 2A Super Bowl berth yesterday and the chance to win a fourth consecutive title."
Sports,"The football bounced high, hopping up and settling into the waiting arms of Acton-Boxboro's Doug Mahoney."
Sports,"eight seconds into the game, Xaverian looked golden. Thirty nine minutes later, not so much."
Sports,Brockton reached the postseason by controlling the line of scrimmage and it wasn't about to change its game plan.
Sports,Danvers coach thought he had the perfect game plan against Walpole last night in the Division 2 playoffs at Endicott College. It was the same game plan that earned his team its first playoff berth in 63 years.
Business,"As if to taunt hurricane-weary forecasters, a system between the Azores and Bermuda became Tropical Storm Otto Tuesday afternoon, in the last hours of the hurricane season."
Business,"French retailer Pinault Printemps Redoute is in talks to sell its stake in Rexel, valuing the electrical equipment supplier at 3.7bn (2.57bn)."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard plans to give customers a new weapon against viruses: software that crimps their spread. Early next year, the computer maker will begin selling software designed to slow the "
Sports,"Chelsea continued their irresistible pre-Christmas march towards the business end of all four competitions with a 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Carling Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night, Irish international Damien Duff scoring for the third time in "
Sports,Just about now Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales are beginning to get the full impact of that magic moment they created in vying for the WBC super featherweight crown the other night in Las Vegas.
Sports,"BJ Elder scored 27 points, Will Bynum had 19 and Jarrett Jack added 16 for No. 4 Georgia Tech in a 99-68 victory over Michigan on Tuesday night in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge."
World,A POWERFUL typhoon is bearing down on the eastern Philippines where rescuers were desperately trying to find survivors from floods and landslides that have left nearly 500 dead or missing.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan Dec 1, 2004 - Search teams have recovered the bodies of six Americans who died when their plane crashed high in Afghanistan #39;s snow-covered mountains, US military officials said Wednesday."
World," Mozambicans began voting on Wednesday in presidential and parliamentary elections focusing on who will succeed President Joaquim Chissano, stepping down after 18 years in office."
Sci/Tech," Global chip equipment sales are  expected to fall 5.15 percent in 2005, an industry group said  on Wednesday in a sharp reversal from its July forecast of  growth of 23.98 percent."
World," Foreign mediators are to join efforts to resolve Ukraine's deepening political crisis, sparked by a fiercely disputed presidential vote which has polarised the former Soviet republic along pro Western and pro Russian lines."
Business,Gov. Jeb Bush called Tuesday #39;s official end of the 2004 hurricane season a time of  quot;reflection and celebration quot; after Florida endured an unprecedented quartet 
Business,It used to be that the only way to build a skyscraper was up. But now the tall building is being totally reimagined and taken in some very unusual directions. Look out below
Sci/Tech,"It is possible to trace users sharing unlicensed music files through their IP address, the Federal Court was told today by the major music labels #39; first witness in their civil case against peer-to-peer software provider Sharman Networks."
Sports,Coach Bo Ryan said the University of Wisconsin men #39;s basketball team would have to mature quickly if it wanted to compete with 12th-ranked Maryland Tuesday night.
World," MAUBAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Rescuers dug with their  bare hands on Wednesday to find survivors from landslides and  floods that killed up to 500 people in a part of the northern  Philippines due to be hit by a typhoon over the next 48 hours."
World," Mozambicans began voting on Wednesday in  presidential and parliamentary elections focusing on who will  succeed President Joaquim Chissano, stepping down after 18  years in office."
World," President Bush, scorned by many in  Canada for the Iraq war, will hark back on Wednesday to help  given after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as an example of a  close relationship between two neighbors that do not always see  eye to eye."
Business,"Some Chinese shrimp exporters will have to pay discouragingly hefty tariffs of more than 100 percent if they want their products to appear on American dinner tables, the Commerce Department ruled Tuesday."
Business,Massachusetts #39; recovery picked up speed in October as an improving job market and strong consumer spending propelled the state #39;s economy to one of its best performances 
Business,Anthem Inc. #39;s stockholders are waking up this morning with a new corporate name on their shares. Employees will get a voice-mail message saying they #39;re now a part of a much bigger company -- the biggest by several measures.
Sports,"DURHAM, NC - JJ Redick and Daniel Ewing each scored 29 points to lead the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils over the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans 81-74 Tuesday night in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge."
Sports,"VALPARAISO  Chuck Coddington grew up in the Harbor. But his heart always leaned toward South Bend.  quot;I #39;ve been to about 100 million games, quot; said Coddington, now living in DeMotte."
World,"UN secretary-general Kofi Annan led international demands for the swift release of Burma #39;s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose house arrest has been extended for another year by the military regime."
World,"Rome, Dec. 1 (NNN) : Italy was on Tuesday virtually crippled as millions of workers staged a one-day walk-out against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi."
World,Mozambicans go to the polls this morning to vote in both presidential and parliamentary elections. The country #39;s electoral commission says half of the country #39;s estimated 18 million people have been registered 
Business,"US stocks closed lower last night as investors grappled with a number of conflicting economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended its session down 47.88 points, at 10,428.02."
Business,"In an abrupt completion to a merger that was delayed for months, Anthem Inc. completed its \$20.8 billion purchase of WellPoint Health Networks on Tuesday and said the combined company is  quot;off and running."
Business,Consumers in Arizona and 12 other Western states can order free credit reports starting today. Residents in other states will be able to make similar requests at various times in 2005.
Business,Talk of a strike against US Airways escalated yesterday as the troubled carrier continued negotiations with three unions over concessions in advance of tomorrow #39;s bankruptcy 
Business," SuperGen Inc. on Monday said it has  withdrawn an application to market its pancreatic cancer drug  in the United States due to insufficient data, casting a cloud  on the drug's future in the world's biggest market and sending  the company's shares down as much as 16 percent."
World," Adults who encourage children to believe in Father Christmas helping to foster their moral development, a British child psychiatrist says."
Sports,"If the Washington Nationals never win a pennant, they have no reason to ever doubt that DC loves them. Yesterday, the District City Council tentatively approved a tab for a publicly financed ballpark that could amount to as much as \$630 million."
Sports,"NO. 1 LSU 77, NORTH TEXAS 51: At Baton Rouge, La. - Seimone Augustus scored 22 points on 11-for-11 shooting, leading Louisiana State (8-0) over North Texas (2-2) on Tuesday."
World," Doctors on a turbulence free flight performed surgery 19,000 feet above the jungles of Colombia on the inaugural outing of the military's ""Air Hospital,"" the country's new effort to save the lives of troops wounded in its war against Marxist insurgents."
World," On his first official visit to Canada, President Bush on Tuesday faced a frosty public critical of many of his policies, most notably the war in Iraq, and his meeting with Prime Minister Paul Martin yielded little progress on trade issues that "
World,"The death toll from Tuesday #39;s airline crash in Java, Indonesia, climbed to 33 as rescue workers found the body of the pilot under the plane #39;s cockpit."
World,Japan #39;s littlest princess turned three on Wednesday as authorities grappled with the issue of whether to make legal changes that would one day allow her ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne.
World,"Two men who had been hospitalized with severe burns have died, raising to 15 the death toll from a blaze in a sugarcane field that engulfed a group waiting to pounce on rabbits fleeing the flames."
World,"On the night her world changed forever, Rashida Bee was 28 years old and had already been married for more than half her life. Her parents, traditional Muslims, had selected her husband for her when she was 13."
World, A US senator heading a panel investigating the UN's scandal plagued Iraq oil for food program called for UN chief Kofi Annan's resignation in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece.
World," Ukraine's parliament opened on Wednesday  without a quorum, hurting opposition hopes of pushing through  motions to open the way for new presidential elections."
World,"  Ukraine's political opposition dug in its heels in Kiev's frigid central square yesterday, rejecting an offer of the prime minister's job from the declared winner of the disputed presidential election and withdrawing from talks aimed at reaching a compromise."
World,"  A group of American civil rights lawyers filed a criminal complaint in a German court yesterday against top US officials, including Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, for acts of torture committed at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq."
World,"  In a highly anticipated report prompted by the deep divide over the war in Iraq, an international panel made 101 recommendations yesterday on how to deal with global threats in the 21st century including the use of preemptive and preventive military strikes with approval from the UN Security Council."
Business,"Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, a billionaire who made his fortune by co-founding Broadcast.com and selling it to Yahoo! Inc., said he #39;s starting a hedge fund based on gambling."
Business,"SANTA FE, NM -- Attorney General Patricia Madrid is recommending New Mexicans order a free copy of their credit report once the opportunity becomes available Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Flowers could someday sprout from biodegradable cellphones, say researchers who have found a way to embed a seed inside the plastic."
Sci/Tech,Russian space officials on Tuesday unveiled a full-scale high-fidelity mockup of the spacecraft they hope will replace the veteran Soyuz space capsule.
Sports,"Long regarded as valuing so much more than favorable scoreboards, Notre Dame joined the cold, hard college football 21st century yesterday by deciding it had lived under too many unfriendly scoreboards of late."
Sports,Bolton Wanderers want to sign El Hadji Diouf to a permanent deal from Liverpool in January. The Guardian says Bolton officials have been privately impressed by Diouf #39;s reaction to the misdemeanour and by his displays since joining on loan in August.
World,"The United Nations proposed the most sweeping reforms in its history yesterday, recommending the overhaul of its key decision-making organ, the Security Council, and holding "
World,"Reuters in Germany is reporting that Donald Rumsfeld, George Tenant and eight other unnamed US officials will be charge with war crimes in connection with the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal."
World,"As one of the thousands of food-ration agents who are entrusted with handing out voter registration forms in Iraq, Fadhil Muhsen Salom has a feel for the mood of his Shiite "
Business,\The World Bank warns Cambodia that it needs to quicken reform to avoid severe economic problems.
Business," Russia #39;s Gazprom said on Tuesday it will bid for embattled oil firm Yukos #39; main unit next month, as the Kremlin seeks to turn the world #39;s biggest gas producer into a major oil player."
Business,"Shoppers spent their money on Friday and browsed the rest of the weekend, according to a retailers #39; trade group. The Retail Council of New York State reported an erratic "
Business,"NEW YORK, December 1 (newratings.com) - The US dollar depreciated to a new record low against the euro, which strengthened to \$1.3335 yesterday, despite the better-than-expected 3Q economic growth figures announced for the US."
Business,Description: President Bush nominates Carlos Gutierrez as Commerce secretary. The CEO and chairman of Kellogg #39;s is considered one of the country #39;s most prominent Hispanic executives.
Business,"Australia #39;s economic growth eased in the third quarter to its weakest pace since late 2000 as sluggish exports dragged on the economy, raising doubts about the need for tighter monetary policy."
Business,"Greece is to face legal action after providing false budget deficit figures between 1997 and 2003, which disguised the country #39;s repeated breaches of European Union budget rules."
Business, Lower oil prices and a dollar staying ahead of  $1.33 versus the euro could lift US stocks at Wednesday #39;s open.
Business, The barrage of internal controls and enhanced reporting requirements demanded by the US Securities and Exchange Commission has created a climate of  quot;disclosure on steroids quot; that has many counsel uncertain and badly stressed about making a 
Business,Timothy Michaud died last May after falling from the tailgate of a Chevrolet pickup and suffering severe head injuries. The 19-year-old from Maine never knew that General Motors Corp.
Business,European shares nosed up on Wednesday as Ericsson gained on news it had won part of \$4-billion Cingular deal and with Glaxo buoyed after Pfizer affirmed its outlook.
Business,"Exiting bankruptcy court could cost United Airlines as much as \$1 billion more than expected if a judge approves a request filed Tuesday on behalf of 95,000 workers at the airline."
Business,"There are brick sidewalks, a parking lot, a waste-water treatment facility, and two new buildings."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher market open on Wednesday, with oil dipping below  #36;49 a barrel and a batch of economic data on tap."
Business,"Federal trade officials Tuesday announced final tariffs on shrimp from China and Vietnam, affirming US shrimpers #39; claims that exporters in those countries have dumped their product in the United States at artificially low prices."
Business," Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week, which was shortened by the Thanksgiving holiday, as mortgage rates edged higher, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business,THE dollar tumbled to new lows against the euro yesterday as markets brushed aside an upgrade to US growth and a fresh warning from the European Central Banks President 
Business,"The government on Wednesday defended its decision to radically revise the country #39;s deficit figures, ahead of a European Commission meeting to consider possible disciplinary action against Greece for submitting faulty figures."
Business,"Eventually, the board of Telstra understood that the only way it could regain the market #39;s confidence was to let go its chief executive Ziggy Switkowski."
Business," In spite of a burst of Friday spending, the holiday shopping season got off to a sluggish start, forcing retailers to reassess their strategies for luring buyers. Slow sales reported by three retail sales trackers on Tuesday were blamed on higher fuel costs and an overall lack of confidence in the economy."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 1 (newratings.com) - Anthem Inc (ATH.NYS) has successfully completed its \$20 billion acquisition of WellPoint Health Networks (WLP) to form the biggest health insurance company in the US, with more than 28 million members."
Business,"Automakers have recalled more vehicles in the United States this year than ever before, but thats probably because of the increasing complexity of cars "
Business,"Cingular, the largest mobile operator in the US, has signed Ericsson, Lucent and Siemens to build a 3G network. Beginning next year the telco will build networks in  quot;a number of major urban and suburban markets quot;."
Business,"TOKYO Global sales of semiconductor equipment will fall short of forecasts this year and shrink next year, according to a survey of manufacturers released Wednesday."
Business, The dollar tumbled to a record low  against the euro and a 12 year trough versus sterling on  Wednesday as the greenback ran into a fresh wave of selling  after consolidation earlier this week.
Business," Applications for U.S. home mortgages  fell last week, which was shortened by the Thanksgiving  holiday, as mortgage rates edged higher, an industry group said  on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,M #39;LEARNED FIENDS for the file sharing outfit Sharman Networks told the Australian District Court that Kazza should be allowed in Australia because it is legal in the US.
Sci/Tech,"  Texas researchers will begin clinical trials of a candidate vaccine against the deadly toxin ricin, a biological agent that can only be tested in select labs."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick, UK, along with PVAXX Research  amp; Development, have devised a way to recycle discarded mobile telephones."
Sci/Tech,"and doing nothing else -xposes your PC to non-stop, automated break-in attempts by intruders looking to take control of your machine surreptitiously."
Sci/Tech,"Sony is on a roll after the announcement that some of its digital audio players will now support MP3 files. Up to now, they only supported the company #39;s proprietary ATRAC3plus format, a technology used in its Mini Disc players."
Sci/Tech,"Packard will replace its HP/UX utility datacentre (UDC) service with a business automation module for OpenView, which it claims will let companies be more flexible."
Sci/Tech,One of Earth #39;s rarest birds might have gone into extinction following the death of one of the last known po #39;ouli. The aging male po #39;ouli died in captivity 
Business," ShopKo Stores Inc., a specialty and  discount retailer, on Wednesday said sales at stores open at  least a year fell 4.8 percent in November but maintained its  fourth quarter earnings forecast."
Sci/Tech,a version of the open-source Firefox but with support for Microsoft Internet Explorer tied-in. Explorer remains the 
Sci/Tech,"As part of its fight against software piracy, Microsoft has begun legal proceedings against eight resellers for allegedly buying and selling fake and used Certificate of Authenticity labels."
Sci/Tech,Sybase has just announced a partnership with IBM to market the former #39;s database on the latter #39;s hardware. If that doesn #39;t make you sit up and take notice then nothing will.
Sci/Tech,Market research firm IDC said on Tuesday that Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Inc. grabbed nearly 10 percent of the CPU market with its Athlon and Opteron range.
Sci/Tech,Virus writers have packaged the Skulls mobile Trojan with Cabir to create a more potent threat against Symbian Series 60 smart phones.
Sci/Tech,"Contrary to the movie Jurassic Park, in which scientists recreate dinosaurs from ancient DNA, genetic material more than about 50 thousand years old cannot be reliably recovered."
Sports,"Apparently, when the good fathers of Notre Dame lately looked to their football sideline, they saw a fellow who wasn #39;t nearly as acceptable as even Gerry Faust or Bob Davie, each of whom was allowed to squeeze out five years in South Bend."
Sports,Jenson Button believes that Michael Schumacher will not wear the Formula One crown forever and intends to challenge the German for the Drivers #39; title next season.
Sports,"Ewing #39;s last 3-pointer came in the final minute, when he swished one with the shot clock winding down to give Duke a 78-73 lead."
Sports,Dan Wheldon is confident he can win the Indy Racing League title next season after coming close this year. The Englishman was a serious challenger all year but finished runner-up to his Andretti Green team-mate Tony Kanaan.
Business,"Jill Dutt, assistant managing editor for Financial news, takes your questions on The Washington Post's coverage of business and finance."
World,"Myanmar #39;s military rulers will keep opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi isolated under house arrest until at least November 27 next year, her opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) has said."
World,"  A group of American civil rights attorneys filed a criminal complaint in German court yesterday against top US authorities, including Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, for acts of torture committed at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq."
Business,The European Commission is to warn Greece about publishing false information about its public finances.
World," Three US military personnel and three American civilian crew members were killed when their plane crashed at the weekend in central Afghanistan, the US military said."
World,Mozambique used canoes and helicopters to ferry ballot papers to remote rural districts for Wednesday #39;s election to pick a successor to President Joaquim Chissano who spent 18 years in office.
Business,French and German executives are in a bitter dispute over the leadership of aerospace firm EADS.
Business,"Nokia, the world's biggest mobile phone manufacturer, is to start making handsets in India."
World,"Twenty years after the world #39;s worst industrial disaster killed 7,000 people, maimed thousands for life, and eventually claimed at least 15,000 more lives, the survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy still await justice."
Sports,Finding a ski bum working in a ski town restaurant is easy. But Peter Willis took it a step further.
Sports," quot;You are entering the past, quot; the sign says.  quot;No cellphones. quot; Inside, the wooden floor creaks in spots and the aisles are crammed with everything from souvenir coffee mugs to toothpaste. There's even homemade fudge."
Sci/Tech,"Packard are working on  quot;virus throttling quot; software that could slow the spread of viruses and worms, possibly limiting the destruction hackers inflict on millions of computers each year."
Sci/Tech,Feeling guilty that you #39;ve just thrown away your umpteenth mobile phone to get the latest handset? Soon you may be able to plant your old one and watch it grow into a flower.
Sci/Tech,The world #39;s largest computer software manufacturer filed suit Tuesday in US District Court against a local software retailer it claims is selling and distributing counterfeit software labels.
Sci/Tech,"A group of researchers has re-created with remarkable accuracy part of the genome of the common ancestor of all placental mammals, a small shrew-like creature that prowled the forests of what is now Asia more than 80 million years ago."
Sci/Tech,Packard is planning to build Virus Throttler technology into ProLiant servers and ProCurve switches starting in early 2005.
Sci/Tech,Someone at Sony has wisened up and decided to add MP3 support to their new NW-HD3 player slated for release in December.  quot;Sony is broadening support for the MP3 file format in its portable music player range.
Business,US stock futures were headed higher Wednesday as traders dive into a new month looking for an upbeat December market despite lingering questions about oil prices and a weaker dollar.
Sci/Tech,"Packard is working on software that it says could slow the spread of Internet borne worms and viruses, AP reports. Researchers at the company say the new virus throttling software would not destroy "
Business,Good news about US economic growth was offset by signs that the nation #39;s consumers were feeling less giddy than they had for more than eight months.
Business,"Regulators in France, the world #39;s third-biggest temporary employment market, are investigating Adecco SA, Manpower Inc. and Vedior NV, the top providers of such workers, for alleged violations of competition laws."
Business,"ShopKo Stores Inc. said Wednesday that sales at stores open at least one year, or same-store sales, fell 4.8 percent during the month of November."
Sci/Tech,"Using computer programs,scientists have suceeded in reconstructing the DNA of a creature that lived at the time of the dinosaurs more than 75 million years ago, a small, furry nocturnal animal that was the common ancestor of all placental mammals "
Business,"Just hours after winning approval from Georgia, Anthem Inc. and WellPoint Health Networks Inc. announced the completion of a \$16.5 billion merger creating the nation #39;s largest health insurance company."
Business,"BEIJING China on Wednesday opened its ancient capital of Xi #39;an and an industrial city in the northeast to overseas banks, a year earlier than planned, as it eases restrictions on their expansion."
Sci/Tech,The business racked up nearly \$1 billion in losses since 2001.
Sports,"He took a number of ridiculous shots last night, but one fell at precisely the right moment and gave the Knicks a dramatic 110-109 overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena."
World,"In a bid to thaw icy relations with Europe after last year #39;s crackdown on dissent, Cuban authorities released well-known writer Raul Rivero and four other dissidents as the EU reviews "
World,"Mozambique holds elections on Wednesday and Thursday to choose a successor to President Joaquim Chissano, who ruled for 18 years and led the southern African country to peace after a long civil war that claimed up to a million lives."
Sci/Tech,A rose is a rose is a phone? British scientists seeking to protect the environment have designed a biodegradable mobile phone cover that breaks down in soil when discarded and sprouts 
Business,"LONDON (CBS.MW)-- The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development expects Chinese economic growth to slow to 8 percent in 2005, reflecting high oil prices and new government measures, AFX news reported from Paris."
Business," Australian economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter, hurt by a sluggish export sector with some offset coming from still buoyant domestic demand."
Business,"Stocks were down on Wall Street today as consumer confidence dropped despite the latest report on the US gross domestic product, which grew at a faster pace than expected."
Business,"United Airlines must pay \$994 million in skipped contributions to employee pension plans and in benefits accrued by the plans, said the company appointed to protect worker interests in the retirement funds."
World,"REAL, Philippines (AFP) - Terrified survivors were fleeing the northeastern Philippines as a new storm bore down on the area where floods and landslides have killed more than 400 people and left nearly 200 missing."
Business,"British public borrowing is set to rise and the government will need to raise taxes or reduce spending to decisively cut the deficit, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said yesterday."
Business,"US stock futures pointed to a higher market open on Wednesday, with oil dipping below \$49 a barrel and a batch of economic data on tap."
Business,The European Union #39;s executive commission said Wednesday it would open legal proceedings against Greece for its sloppy bookkeeping and underreporting its budget deficit by billions of euros between 1997 and 2003.
Sci/Tech," Sports cable channel ESPN will launch its own branded wireless phone service next year, the first in a series of branded cell phone services planned by The Walt Disney Co., which owns ESPN."
Business,"GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ShopKo Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SKO), today reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended November 27, 2004 decreased 4.9 percent to \$272.8 million from \$286.8 million during the same period last year."
Business,"Automakers have recalled more vehicles in the USA this year than ever before, likely more a result of the increasing complexity of cars and trucks and greater vigilance than a lapse in quality."
World," The Palestinian Islamic militant faction Hamas will boycott a Jan. 9 presidential election for a successor to Yasser Arafat, a senior Hamas leader said on Wednesday."
World," Myanmar's military rulers will keep opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi isolated under house arrest until at least Nov. 27 next year, her National League for Democracy (NLD) said on Wednesday."
World," Egypt's foreign minister and Israel's prime minister on Wednesday discussed the terms of a planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005, including the deployment of hundreds of Egyptian troops to ensure calm along the volatile Egypt Gaza border."
Sci/Tech," Walt Disney Co.'s  ESPN sports television network is launching its own brand of mobile phone service in a deal with Sprint Corp.  intended to lure new users with sports news sent over a next generation network, the companies said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, Sybase Inc. on Tuesday said it plans to ship next year a version of its Linux based database on IBM's eServer systems.
Sci/Tech, World Champion Boston Red Sox employ video cataloguing of every pitch in every game using specialized software.
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe debuted a new weapon in the war against unwanted e-mail Tuesday, by launching a screensaver designed to overload the Web sites featured in spam messages."
Sci/Tech,"Lovers of Kennedy lore will get a rare chance at owning some common possessions of late President John F. Kennedy and his family in an auction of art, furniture and other effects from their homes."
Sci/Tech, Enterprise communications systems are no longer used simply as tools of convenience and sound business practice but increasingly as crisis management programs as well.
Sports,"GENEVA (Ticker) - Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton has been dumped by his pro cycling team after he failed blood doping tests, the sport #39;s world governing body announced on Tuesday."
Sports,"After three up-and-down seasons that briefly brought the Notre Dame football program back to elite status, then quickly returned it to mediocrity, it was announced Tuesday "
Sports,This weekend #39;s Davis Cup final between Spain and the United States is to set a new record for the number of spectators at an official tennis match.
Sports," World number one and top seed Roger  Federer posted a fluent 6 1, 6 1 victory over Spaniard David  Ferrer in the first round of the ATP  $1 million Qatar Open on  Monday."
Sports,"Visual clues for Browns #39; fans are in short supply. Lerner is camera shy, speaking on the day of Butch Davis #39; departure only after public relations people asked the live cameras to go dark."
World," When the United States closed its airspace after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, more than 200 airliners were diverted to airports across Canada, where stranded travelers were welcomed into homes."
Sci/Tech," A Brazilian garbage dump could be a trailblazer for thousands of projects in developing nations under a U.N. plan to battle global warming, a Norwegian company said Wednesday."
World,"MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The death toll from landslides and flash floods in the eastern Philippines reached 412 Wednesday, as emergency officials warned of a new storm system approaching."
World,THOUSANDS of Canadians have taken to the streets in protest as US President George Bush began his first official visit to the country.
World,"  Wednesday   Unknown assailants tried to force a car carrying Serbian President Boris Tadic off the road last night in what appeared to be a planned attack, according to Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Dec 1, 2004 - A Hamas leader announced Wednesday that the Islamic militant group will not field a candidate in Jan. 9 presidential elections and said he expected Hamas supporters not to participate in the vote."
World,  An Israeli military court on Tuesday sentenced a Kuwaiti born bombmaker to 67 consecutive life terms in jail for killing dozens of Israelis and at least five Americans.
World," The world's two most populous nations  promised on Wednesday to eradicate ignorance about AIDS, a  disease that was at first dismissed by many as a Western evil  confined to drug users, homosexuals and prostitutes."
Sci/Tech, One of Earth's rarest birds might have gone into extinction following the death of one of the last known po'ouli.
World," All the coal miners trapped after a gas  explosion in a shaft in northern China are dead, bringing the  toll to 166 in one of the worst disasters to hit the world's  most dangerous mining industry, state media said on Wednesday."
World," The Palestinian Islamic militant faction  Hamas will boycott a Jan. 9 presidential election for a  successor to Yasser Arafat, a senior Hamas leader said on  Wednesday."
World, Mozambique used canoes and helicopters  to ferry ballot papers to remote rural districts for  Wednesday's election to pick a successor to President Joaquim  Chissano who spent 18 years in office.
World,Militant group Hamas urges its supporters to boycott the election of a new Palestinian Authority president.
World,US lawyers file a criminal complaint against Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over  abuses at Abu Ghraib jail in Iraq. 
World,Deep splits emerge in Zimbabwe's ruling party amidst jockeying for position to succeed President Mugabe.
World,"\Frequent cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood raises the risk of psychotic symptoms later in life, research suggests."
World,A fan who pursued singer Sheryl Crow for 15 months is found not guilty of burglary and stalking charges.
Sci/Tech,Will launch a fixed wireless service in a 'major city' next year
Sci/Tech,"Illegal CDs, DVDs, computer software and games worth 10m are seized in central Scotland."
Business, The dollar tumbled to a record low  against the euro and a 12 year trough versus sterling on  Wednesday as it ran into a fresh wave of selling after  consolidating earlier this week.
Sci/Tech," Walt Disney Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DIS.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DIS.N</A> ESPN  sports television network is launching its own brand of mobile  phone service in a deal with Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=FON.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">FON.N</A> intended to  lure new users with sports news sent over a next generation  network, the companies said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Technology journalist Robin ""Roblimo"" Miller will be online to discuss his new book, ""Point and Click Linux: Your Guide to Hassle-Free Computing."""
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. is further expanding its presence in India with plans to open a research center in Bangalore.
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. are working on ""virus throttling"" software that they say could slow the spread of Internet borne viruses and worms."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co.'s <DIS.N> ESPN\sports television network is launching its own brand of mobile\phone service in a deal with Sprint Corp. <FON.N> intended to\lure new users with sports news sent over a next-generation\network, the companies said on Wednesday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"With a quick electronic scan of a fingerprint, gun shop owners in Massachusetts will know immediately if a customer is eligible to buy a weapon, using a system that officials say is the first of its kind in the nation."
Sci/Tech,"Europe must deliver on plans to set up an independent funding body for science or face an unprecedented brain drain, a leading scientist warns."
Sci/Tech,Plans to phase out the ban on cattle over 30 months old being sold as meat are announced.
Business,"If sales from the first weekend of the 2004 holiday shopping season taught retailers anything, it #39;s that there is no such thing as too much promotion."
Business,JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South African mining group Harmony has lost the latest round in a hostile takeover of rival Gold Fields when a court rejected an urgent attempt to appeal against a ruling frustrating its bid to create the world #39;s largest gold producer 
Business,"Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber, the biggest North American tiremaker, has agreed to sell its 95 percent stake in an Indonesian rubber-plantation unit to Bridgestone to end production of natural rubber and focus on tires."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. is setting up a research lab in Bangalore, India, that will focus on areas including computing technologies for emerging markets, according to a company executive."
Sports,Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh ran through the South African top order to give India a whiff of victory on the fourth day of the second test in Calcutta on Wednesday.
Sports,"SEVILLE - Andy Roddick is known for his power. He #39;ll need patience, too, in the Davis Cup final against Spain. Playing on red clay in front of an expected record crowd, Roddick might need to tone down his "
Sports,Financing for a ballpark for the Washington-bound Expos would be capped at \$630 million under an amendment approved Tuesday by the District of Columbia Council.
Sports,On February 9 the US will open the final round of World Cup qualifying in Trinidad  amp; Tobago after the draw was announced Tuesday morning by FIFA.
Sci/Tech,Vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain complete control of a system.
Sci/Tech,"Federal and state governments usually promote competition for telecom services, but some states are blocking free Wi-Fi access."
Sports, Wayne Gretzky fears the NHL could be shut down for as long as two years if a labor deal is not reached soon.
Sci/Tech,"Here's a look at new and interesting developments at the major shopping search and comparision sites during 2004. Today: NexTag, PriceGrabber, Shopping.com/Dealtime and Yahoo Shopping."
Sports,"Michael Schumacher is no better than Kimi or Juan or Fernando -- or a notable 25-year-old Englishman. That #39;s the opinion of BAR #39;s Jenson Button, who fits the latter driver-description like a glove."
Sci/Tech,The Mac maker a likely winner in the digital living room
Sci/Tech,"At an Army tech conference, companies show off new machines that do the work of flesh-and-blood soldiers. One sports machine guns to hunt down enemies. Another is an unmanned ambulance to take the wounded off the battlefield. Noah Shachtman reports from Orlando, Florida."
Sci/Tech,"Therapeutic cloning is both vilified and hailed as the only hope for stem-cell cures. But it may be prohibitively expensive and unnecessary, at least for developing stem-cell therapies. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,"Despite all the Bond touches, the latest in the Metal Gear Solid series keeps its belly on the ground and does pretty much everything right. Game review by Chris Kohler."
Sci/Tech,Scratch that underwear off your wish list. The Laserpod ambient lighting system is one gift you won't regret getting this holiday season. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,Several research teams are developing robots made of smart building blocks that can morph into different forms to perform a broad variety of tasks. The bots are to be used in space missions and in search-and-rescue efforts. By Lakshmi Sandhana.
Sci/Tech,The Food and Drug Administration says a rocket fuel component contaminates nearly 94 percent of the milk and lettuce samples surveyed. The compound is suspected of having nasty effects in humans. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"You can empty your pockets of change, take off your belt and shoes and stick your keys in the little tray. But if you've had radiation therapy recently, you still might set off Homeland Security alarms."
Business," Health insurer Humana Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HUM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HUM.N</A> on  Wednesday said earnings for 2004 should be at the top end of  its previous forecast and said 2005 earnings should increase by  15 percent from its 2004 estimate."
Business," Fairchild Semiconductor International  Inc. on Wednesday said it now expects fourth quarter sales to  be down about 5 percent from the third quarter, compared with  its previous forecast for a drop of 5 percent to 10 percent."
Business,"Train maker Bombardier cuts over 700  jobs in the UK, with the axe falling on workers in Derby and Ilford."
Business,  Walt Disney Co. #39;s ESPN sports television network is launching its own brand of mobile phone service in a deal with Sprint Corp.
Business,China #39;s top banking regulator said here Wednesday that the country has made  quot;tremendous quot; progress in the reform of the banking industry characterized by a drastic dropin both the amount and ratio of non-performing loans.
Sports," The town house of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress was invaded by three men, who are accused of taking  #36;63,000 in jewelry, cash and other items before Sunday's game against Buffalo."
World," Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed a key player in an anti AIDS campaign headed by South African former president Nelson Mandela, according to a statement here."
Sci/Tech,"An effort by Beijing authorities to bar access to the Chinese Google News website would be a considerable setback for the US internet search company, which is seeking to expand its "
Sports, BJ Elder poured in a game high 27 points to lead fourth ranked Georgia Tech to a convincing 99 68 win over Michigan in the ACC Big Ten Challenge at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.
Sports,"Notre Dames All-American senior forward scored her teams first five baskets, and the No. 3 Irish never trailed after that on their way to a 69-59 victory over "
Business,"Cingular Wireless, the largest US cellphone service provider, has announced plans to upgrade its high-speed data network, allowing faster downloads than are now available on many home broadband connections."
Business,"SINGAPORE Even after he jettisoned a disastrous expansion strategy and offered them 4.5 billion Australian dollars with a promise to stick to his knitting, it turns out that shareholders never really forgave Zygmunt Switkowski."
Business,"Nokia Corp. increased its global market share of mobile phone handsets for a second successive quarter, reaching 30.9 percent with sales of 51.7 million units, market researcher Gartner Inc."
Business,"The Bush administration on Tuesday proposed a steep reduction in the miles of rivers and streams to come under federal protection for Pacific salmon, and offered exemptions for property owners and broad areas of the Northwest and California."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO Engineers at Hewlett-Packard are working on what they call virus-throttling software that could slow the spread of viruses and worms, possibly limiting the destruction that hackers inflict on millions of computers each year."
Sci/Tech,Singingfish will reach out to consumers for the first time this week when it launches a revamped multimedia search engine on its Web site.
Sports,Jose Mourinho has admitted that he wants to win the Carling Cup and does not see the competition as a hindrance. The Chelsea boss saw a strong line-up battle for a 2-1 victory against west London neighbours 
Sports,"Experts everywhere say Utahs Urban Meyer is the front-runner to replace Notre Dame football coach Tyrone Willingham, who was fired Tuesday."
World,"Gaza City: Hamas will not field a candidate for next month #39;s election to succeed Yasser Arafat as president of the Palestinian Authority, a spokesman for the radical Islamist movement said on Wednesday."
Business,"Consumers  --  who play an important role in shaping economic activity  --  spent briskly in October, an encouraging sign that the final quarter of 2004 is getting off to a decent start. Incomes rose sharply."
Business," U.S. consumer spending rose a sharper than expected 0.7 percent in October, but rising food and energy prices ate up much of that gain, a government report showed on Wednesday."
Business,Chancellor Gordon Brown has been given a lecture ahead of tomorrow #39;s pre-Budget Report - he faces raising taxes or cutting spending.
Business,"US stock futures pointed to a higher market open on Wednesday, with oil dipping below \$50 a barrel and a batch of economic data on tap."
Business," Bombardier Inc. is cutting 2,200 more jobs in its rail transportation division, bringing the total reductions to 7,600 by April 2006   or 21 per cent of the division #39;s workforce."
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc., the biggest US telephone company, will sell its 20.5 percent stake in Telus Corp. to raise cash to invest in its wireless and high- speed Internet services."
Business,"Discount retailer ShopKo Stores Inc. said Wednesday that sales at stores open at least one year, or same-store sales, fell 4.8 percent during the month of November."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is taking action against US resellers who are using dodgy Certificates of Authenticity (COA) to pass off counterfeit software as the real deal.
Sci/Tech,"Les socits vont concentrer leurs efforts communs en matire de dveloppement, de commercialisation et de marketing en vue de saisir des opportunits d #39;affaires sur les marchs des rseaux de nouvelle gnration et des services de voix aux "
Sports,"British rowing is entering an exciting new era following the retirement of Matthew Pinsent, according to several of the sport #39;s leading figures."
World,South Africa Wednesday demanded verification of the presence of invading Rwandan soldiersin the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
World,BELGRADE (AFP) - Pro-West Serbian President Boris Tadic vowed to press ahead with his reform programme after surviving what his office described as a possible assassination attempt on one of Belgrade #39;s busiest streets.
World,The IAEA decision to accept Iran #39;s suspension of uranium enrichment and not take the matter to the United Nations Security Council wins both hostile and welcome reactions in Iranian newspapers.
World, Leaders of Kashmir's main political separatist alliance on Wednesday threatened to go on hunger strike to protest against alleged human right abuses by Indian soldiers posted in the disputed region.
World, A senior British minister accused of  abusing his position to help a lover fought back on Wednesday  as letters were published fueling suspicions of wrongdoing.
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  coalition faced possible collapse on Wednesday as a budget vote  was likely to force him to remake his government or call  elections that would imperil his Gaza withdrawal plan.
World,"Tom Ridge leaves with a record of progress, but his successor faces daunting challenges that critics say were largely ignored."
World,"Treasures of King Tut, including his gold coffin, will bypass the Met because of a dispute over the admission charge."
Business,"The Bush administration Tuesday upheld a decision to impose penalty tariffs on shrimp imported from China and Vietnam, handing a victory to beleaguered US shrimp producers from Florida and other states."
Business,"Global sales of chip equipment are expected to fall 5.2 percent next year, an industry group said Wednesday in a sharp reversal of its midyear forecast of 24 percent growth."
Sports,Indian captain Saurav Ganguly was summoned by the match referee for a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday for showing dissent during the second test against South Africa on Wednesday.
Sports,"The Blue Devils 81-74 victory over Michigan State perfectly depicted the cast of characters on the Duke squad. Specifically, the role each upperclassman performed in this early-season test "
Business,"Carolinas fishermen and those in the shrimp industry hope tariffs on imported shrimp, passed Tuesday by the Commerce Department, will boost the prices local shrimpers get for their catch."
Business,"US consumer spending rose in October as a surge in hiring led to the biggest rise in incomes in five months, a government report showed."
Business," Blockbuster Inc. , the top U.S. movie rental chain, said on Wednesday it is willing to raise its bid for Hollywood Entertainment Corp. , a rival that has two other suitors looking to buy it."
Business,The term  quot;blog quot; has been chosen as the top word of 2004 by a US dictionary publisher. Merriam-Webster said  quot;blog quot; headed the list of most looked-up terms on its site during the last twelve months.
Business,The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) predicts global economic growth to be at 3.6 in 2004. The OECD lowered its forecast in the wake of a rise in oil prices and drop in consumer confidence.
Business,"Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday offered to raise its unsolicited bid for Hollywood Entertainment Corp."
Business,"Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who aggressively targeted insider trading during his days as a federal prosecutor, is cozying up to Wall Street - launching his own investment-banking firm."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. said Wednesday it signed a pair of outsourcing contracts worth more than US\$1 billion (euro752 million) with two Danish companies, continuing the computer giant #39;s push into northern Europe."
Business,"Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to cut 2,200 more jobs at its train-making unit and further trim the production rate for its 50-seat regional "
Business,"Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. (DG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted an unexpected profit fall with customers hurt by high oil prices and unemployment, and expressed caution for the key holiday season."
Sci/Tech,Sharp and the Japanese division of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications will jointly develop mobile phone handsets based on the Symbian operating system (for NTT DoCoMo #39;s third-generation (3G) Foma service in Japan and software for Foma phones.
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa is  quot;an engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen, quot; charge solicitors in Australia. The goal of the record company lawyers is to have Sharman Networks -- Kazaa #39;s owners -- declared "
Sci/Tech,"A screensaver developed by Lycos Europe that gives spammers a dose of their own medicine is attracting plenty of attention, but not all of it good."
Sci/Tech,Who says Carly Fiorina doesn #39;t have a firm hand on the business? Hewlett-Packard (nyse: HPQ - news - people ) is working on software to choke the spread of Internet viruses and worms.
Sci/Tech,"As part of its fight against software piracy, Microsoft has filed lawsuits against eight resellers for allegedly buying and selling fake and used Certificate of Authenticity labels, the company says."
Sci/Tech,Researchers at Warwick University have developed a biodegradable mobile phone case containing a seed that flowers when planted. The case is made of a new type of polymer that when buried will start to break down within two weeks.
Sci/Tech,"For AOL to quite literally breathe new life into the Netscape browser, it needs to do more than embrace and work with IE: Netscape needs to surpass IE in terms of ease-of-use and functionality."
Sci/Tech," In a sly, swift update Tuesday evening, Valve released Half Life 2: Deathmatch, the multiplayer component of Half Life 2 which everyone had so gleefully hoped would appear."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is extending its support for the products of one of its software competitors, Sybase, to present a Linux server-software package."
Sci/Tech," Only a week on the market, and Nintendo #39;s dual screen handheld is a huge success...at least according to the company and its sales numbers."
Sci/Tech,Beijing has been debating a policy proposal that will force the city to spend at least half of its IT budget on offerings from local companies.
Sci/Tech,"Reporters Without Borders, an international media watchdog organization, is accusing Google of being complicit in China #39;s censorship of Google News sites."
Sci/Tech,"Russias spacecraft building corporation Energia has unveiled a life-size model of the new Russian space shuttle, the Itar-Tass news agency reports."
Sports,"Spain can be backed at 1-3 (Skybet and Sporting Odds) to make home advantage count and claim their second Davis Cup title by beating the United States at the Olympic Stadium in Seville, starting on Friday."
Sports,Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has moved to calm tensions ahead of tonight #39;s Carling Cup quarter-final clash at Old Trafford by insisting there is no long-term vendetta between the clubs.
Sports,Ice on wings may have caused Ebersol crash: Investigators said yesterday they were looking into whether ice on the wings or a mechanical problem contributed to the fiery crash of an executive jet that killed the 14-year-old son of NBC Sports chairman Dick 
Sports,"The Liverpool striker is on a season-long loan deal at the Reebok Stadium from Liverpool, yet is currently at the centre of a spitting controversy involving Arjen De Zeeuw."
Sports," Look out for golfers who drive well and hit high lofted irons on to the greens. Those, says South African Ernie Els, are the criteria needed to win this year #39;s Nedbank Golf Challenge which will "
Sports, Two spectators accused of taking part in last month #39;s NBA brawl are now banned from attending Detroit Pistons games and other events.
Sports,The throwback uniforms Illinois planned to unveil Wednesday against Wake Forest were sent back to the tailor. It appears the Flyin #39; Illini replicas were too big and baggy in the shorts.
Sports,Liverpool and Everton will decide by the end of this month whether the two clubs can share a ground - but the obstacles to such an arrangement continue to look insurmountable.
Sports,"Provo, UT (Sports Network) - Brigham Young University has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon at which time head football coach Gary Crowton will be fired."
Sports,Indian selectors have picked two rookie pace bowlers in the squad for the two-Test series in Bangladesh. Gagandeep Singh of the northern state of Punjab and Shib Shankar Paul from the 
Sports, The Toronto Raptors shoot for a second straight road victory when they visit the Orlando Magic Wednesday night.
Sports,"Terry Robiskie is growing accustomed to inheriting someone else #39;s team and someone else #39;s problems late in a wildly disappointing season, with little or no hope of turning things around and virtually "
World,level UN panel has issued a sweeping series of recommendations on how to reform the world body to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
World,Israel is determined to go ahead with its unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip - regardless of the death of Yasser Arafat and even if settlers resist - a top Israeli general who helped design the plan says.
World,"Dental records have shown that a mutilated body found in Iraq is not that of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan, but British officials say they still believe the British-Irish citizen is dead."
World,One of five Cuban dissidents who have been released from prison this week has been told he should consider leaving the country. The Miami Herald reported Wednesday that writer Raul 
World,"The success of a deal to revive power sharing in Northern Ireland lies in the hands of Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, they were told tonight."
World,US military planes and troops are scouring Afghanistan #39;s daunting Hindu Kush mountains for six Americans who were aboard an aircraft that disappeared over the weekend.
World,"Danish Prime Minister Anders FoghRasmussen said Turkey #39;s admission talks with the European Union (EU) rely implicitly on the country #39;s recognition of the Greek-Cypriot state, the Ritzau news bureau reported on Wednesday."
World,The radical Palestinian group Hamas says it will boycott next month #39;s election for a successor to the late Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat.
Sports,Indiana University fires head football coach Gerry DiNardo on Wednesday after three season. DiNardo leaves with two years left on his contract and an 8-27 career record.
Business," U.S. chief executives have become slightly less optimistic about the economy in the past quarter, but half plan to increase capital spending in the next six months, according to a survey released on Wednesday."
Business,"The outlook for US manufacturing improved in November as factories hired more workers in response to a jump in new orders, a national survey published on Wednesday showed."
Business,Cingular Wireless will leverage the additional spectrum it gained through the acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless to deploy a third-generation wireless data network based on the global UMTS standard.
Business,"IBM (Profile, Products, Articles) said Wednesday that it has sewn up outsourcing deals with two Danish companies valued at more than \$1 billion over 10 years, reinforcing its strength in Europe."
Business,"NEW YORK A large build in the nation #39;s energy inventories has oil prices plunging. That, combined with increased consumer spending and good news on manufacturing, has stocks in rally mode."
Business,"Bombardier Inc., the world #39;s biggest maker of railway equipment, said third-quarter profit plunged 93 percent because of higher costs in the train business and fewer aircraft deliveries."
Business, Ford Motor Co.  on Wednesday said it was setting first quarter North American production below the 2004 quarter's levels as U.S. sales fell again in November.
Business," U.S. manufacturers ratcheted up the pace of output in November as new orders jumped and factories took on more workers, a report said on Wednesday."
Business," The eurozone economy got slapped with a wave of bad news that highlighted a third quarter slowdown, a decline in industrial activity and a stagnant job market."
Sci/Tech,HP announced today that they are working on software to throttle viruses which could ultimately slow the spread of viruses and worms.
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re a Netscape fan, you #39;ve probably run into websites that require you to fire up Internet Explorer in order to see the site properly."
Sports,"DAVIE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will miss Sunday #39;s game against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury."
Sports,"It is known to many as Africa #39;s major. However, the Nedbank Challenge is in line to get enhanced status. There are possible plans to include the Sun City event in the World Golf Championship calendar."
World,"Gunshots were heard outside Haiti #39;s presidential palace while US Secretary of State Colin Powell visited there Wednesday, a source familiar with the incident said."
World,"A man in a car tried several times to ram the limousine carrying Serbia #39;s pro-Western President Boris Tadic through the streets of Belgrade late on Tuesday, the presidential press office said."
Business," U.S. consumer spending rose a  sharper than expected 0.7 percent in October, showing the  economy off to a solid fourth quarter start despite a step up  in inflation, a government report showed on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. chief executives have become  slightly less optimistic about the economy in the past quarter,  but half plan to increase capital spending in the next six  months, according to a survey released on Wednesday."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> on Wednesday said  it was setting first quarter North American production below  the 2004 quarter's levels as U.S. sales fell again in November."
Business," Soybean rust was confirmed in a  Tennessee, the ninth state infected by the highly contagious  disease that has rapidly swept across the U.S. South and is  taking aim at big Midwest farming states, officials said on  Wednesday."
Business," Fairchild Semiconductor International  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FCS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FCS.N</A>, a maker of chips used to manage power in  electronics, on Wednesday said quarterly sales would reach the  higher end of its previous targets, sending its shares up as  much as 8 percent."
Business," The European Central Bank will cut  its euro zone economic growth forecasts for the next two years  when official projections are released on Thursday, a monetary  source told Reuters."
Sports,"The school doesn #39;t get the top recruits, doesn #39;t get the major bowl games it believes is its birthright, and doesn #39;t get the fact that the football program is just not a major power anymore."
Business,"Worldwide mobile phone sales rise 26 in the July to September quarter, driven by demand for new handsets."
Business,Brazil says it intends to copy patented anti-Aids drugs without permission from next year.
Business,Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced Wednesday he is creating an investment banking firm to advise companies on financial transactions.
Business,"Putting some of your hard-earned cash into dogs, or even water buffalo, can be very rewarding."
Business,The leading specialty women's clothier trounces expectations and sees more opportunity in the future.
Business,Closed-end mutual funds offer more bang for your investing buck as long as they are trading at a discount.
Business,"Stocks soared Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials rising more than 120 points, as a large buildup in the nation #39;s energy inventories and increased consumer spending sent buyers back to the market."
World," Jailed popular leader Marwan Barghouthi decided on Wednesday to run in a Palestinian presidential election and Hamas militants vowed to boycott it, throwing the campaign into turmoil after Yasser Arafat's death."
Sci/Tech," Equipped with a tiny camera, a high tech device that recognizes the white stripes of a pedestrian crosswalk and reads traffic lights could tell a blind person when it's safe to cross the street, researchers say."
Sci/Tech," Looking to expand its offerings to European consumers, Warner Music International and Telefon AB Ericsson said Wednesday they plan to start distributing some of the label's artists music via mobile phone in Europe."
Sports, Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will miss Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury.
Sci/Tech," The signal is clear: In the tug of war betweeen Big Telecom and little governments, the powerful telecommunications lobby is winning, which could have major implications for how wireless Internet and other high speed Internet service is doled out countrywide."
Sci/Tech,Microsofts anti-piracy campaign is getting down to the nitty gritty of sticky labels that affix to PCs and software packaging. The company revealed today its cracking down on the illegal use of certificates 
World," Mexican federal law enforcement officials were investigating their own Cancun office Wednesday, saying they may be tied to last week's slayings of nine people, including three federal agents."
Sci/Tech," South Korea's Samsung Electronics overtook Motorola as the world's second biggest mobile phone maker in the third quarter as the market continued to boom, a survey showed on Wednesday."
Sports," Washington, D.C.'s City Council on Tuesday approved a debt and tax backed financing plan to build a new stadium for Major League Baseball, moving a step closer to bringing baseball back to the U.S. capital."
Sci/Tech," German electronics group Siemens said it had won a large contract with Cingular, the leading US mobile phone operator, to supply a UMTS network over the next several years."
Sports,"Kolkata: India put themselves on course for their first home series win in two years, as their famed spinners exploited a wearing track to push South Africa on the mat in the decisive second cricket Test here today."
Sports, Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will miss Sunday #39;s game against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury.
Sci/Tech," The European Union suspended its antitrust review of Microsoft Corp.'s deal with Time Warner Inc. to develop anti piracy software now that technology company Thomson SA has joined the proposed venture, officials said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. said Wednesday it signed a pair of outsourcing contracts worth more than  #36;1 billion with two Danish companies, continuing the computer giant's push into northern Europe."
Sci/Tech, It's been 10 years since farmer Bhairu Singh saw water in the well on his rocky patch of land in western India.
World," Mayor Richard Daley's son, whose name and MBA from one of the nation's most prestigious universities would have opened doors to a lucrative career, has instead joined the Army and could be sent off to the battlefields of Iraq or Afghanistan."
World, A U.S. senator investigating corruption in the U.N. oil for food program for Iraq said on Wednesday U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan should resign because the fraud took place on his watch.
Sci/Tech," NASA has awarded control of its DC 8 research aircraft to the Upper Midwest Space Consortium at the University of North Dakota, a move officials say will create new jobs at the university and give it added national prestige."
World," Jailed popular leader Marwan Barghouthi  decided on Wednesday to run in a Palestinian presidential  election and Hamas militants vowed to boycott it, throwing the  campaign into turmoil after Yasser Arafat's death."
Sci/Tech," As Moon exploration  looms larger among nbsp;the growing community of scientists and engineers from Europe, India, China,  Japan, and nbsp;the United States, a robotic lunar village is gaining support, leading to  a permanent human presence on the Moon by 2024."
Sports, Seven times Wimbledon champion Pete  Sampras believes Roger Federer could match his long stint as  the world's dominant tennis player.
Sci/Tech," Parts of Australia's Outback could soon be overrun by wild camels if drastic measures are not taken to cull them, a wildlife scientist said Wednesday."
World," The U.N. mission in Congo said on  Wednesday it had spotted 100 soldiers, thought to be Rwandan,  in the east of the vast Central African country but Kigali  declined to say whether its troops had crossed the border."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  coalition reeled toward collapse on Wednesday over a budget  vote likely to force him to remake his government or call  elections that would imperil his Gaza withdrawal plan.
World,Presidential rivals Viktor Yushchenko and Viktor Yanukovych meet in a fresh bid to resolve the poll crisis.
World,A new government is named for Somalia but it remains too dangerous for them to be based in the capital.
World,Spain's foreign minister defends his claim that the former government supported the 2002 Venezuela coup.
World,England race to a 2-0 series lead with a comfortable 161-run win over Zimbabwe.
Sci/Tech,"In the aftermath of last week's tsunami disaster, the Internet is a tool for good and bad ... but mostly good. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World,"Band Aid's intentions are good, but Africa needs more than just a Christmas jingle"
Sci/Tech,"Lycos #39; European anti-spam website was taken down only hours after it went live. The outage appears to be the result of a DDoS attack, most likely initiated by spammers in response to the search engine #39;s  quot;Make "
Sports,Spain begin their third final in five seasons at the Olympic stadium hoping to secure their second title since their first in Barcelona against Australia in 2000.
Sports,The man suspected of throwing a chair during the Detroit Pistons-Indiana Pacers brawl refused to be interviewed by police on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Review</strong> Just as ATI's X800 XT PE ships, along comes the next board"
World,Some 20 minutes of heavy gunfire erupted near US Secretary of State Colin Powell Wednesday as he visited the National Palace here to show US support for the violence-racked country #39;s interim government.
World,"BEIJING: All the coal miners trapped after a gas explosion in a shaft in norther China are dead, bringing the toll to 166 in one of the worst disasters to hit the world #39;s most dangerous mining industry, state media said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Two villages in Carmarthenshire are the first in Wales to be converted to digital television.
Sci/Tech," AMSTERDAM/SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung  Electronics overtook Motorola as the world's second-biggest  mobile phone maker in the third quarter as the market continued  to boom, a survey showed on Wednesday."
World," Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan  Barghouthi decided on Wednesday to run for Palestinian  president, reversing his earlier decision to stay out of the  race, a Palestinian official said.  "
World,"In its first reaction to rebel warnings to return to their  quot;freedom struggle quot; unless the 19-month impasse in peace talks was ended by Colombo, the government said the rebel position was unacceptable."
Sci/Tech,"The signal is clear: In the tug of war between Big Telecom and little governments, the powerful lobby is winning, which could have major implications for how wireless Internet service is doled out countrywide. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech," When it comes to the world #39;s most popular legal music downloading service, Canadians were still waiting last night for the other song to drop."
World,Israel and Egypt Wednesday reached agreement on beefing up security along the border between Egypt and Gaza and for training of Palestinian police.
Business,"LONDON, December 1 (newratings.com) - Bombardier Inc (BBD.B.TOR) announced today plans to cut 2,200 more jobs at its train manufacturing unit, while reducing the production of its 50-seater regional jets, after having reported lower-than-expected third "
Business,Boca Raton-based Siemens Communications said Cingular Wireless has chosen it to help with the mobile phone company #39;s nationwide deployment of a true third generation (3G) high-speed universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) network.
World, President Bush brought together former presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Monday to launch an appeal for Americans to make a donation to help victims of the South Asia quake and tsunamis.
Sports,"I don #39;t get to the office all that often these days -- the beauty of this job is you can do it in your bathrobe while eating oatmeal and keeping one eye on The Price is Right -- so when I do, there #39;s usually a stack of mail awaiting."
Sports,Two men have been banned from events at The Palace for what the Detroit Pistons say is their involvement in last month #39;s NBA brawl.
World,"The mutilated body of a woman of about sixty years, which was discovered in Iraq in the middle of November, is not that of kidnapped British aid worker Margaret Hassan, the UK Foreign Affairs Ministry announced."
World,"13 Chinese miners were killed and three others were missing after a gas blast at a township-run coal mine in Liupanshui city, southwest Guizhou province, today."
Sports," Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a drunken driving charge, and his trial was rescheduled for Jan. 5."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer has apparently missed its self-imposed deadline for launching a Canadian version of its online music store. The company had promised a November launch of iTunes in the country.
Sci/Tech,Two splashy Linux announcements coming from major database vendors underscore the fact that Linux is profoundly shaking up the database market.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) plans to issue a patch for a security flaw in Windows Server software that may allow attackers to gain control over systems running the program, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"Confirming suspicions, Valve releases a new multiplayer mode alongside the game #39;s SDK; Steam instantly swamped. When Half-Life 2 was released, many were disappointed that its only official multiplayer mode "
Sports,"Gerry DiNardo was fired as Indiana #39;s football coach after a 3-8 season that ended with a 63-24 loss to Purdue, the Hoosiers #39; seventh defeat in eight years to their state rival."
Sports,"FAIRFAX, Va. (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins rookie safety Sean Taylor Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a drunken driving charge."
World,"Israel #39;s plan to quit the Gaza Strip could kick-start a stalled drive towards Palestinian statehood, one of its architects said on Wednesday."
World,Sri Lanka #39;s government has rejected demands from Tamil Tiger rebels to unconditionally resume peace talks. The rebels threatened at the weekend to return to military action unless discussions based on their blueprint for self-rule began again.
Sci/Tech,"In an eyebrow-raising forecast, Gartner researchers said they believe that as many as 50 percent of the IT operational jobs in the U.S. could disappear over the next two decades because of improvements in data center technologies."
Sci/Tech,"IBM said Wednesday that it has sewn up outsourcing deals with two Danish companies valued at more than \$1 billion over 10 years, reinforcing its strength in Europe."
Sci/Tech,"  The European Commission has ""stopped the clock"" on its antitrust investigation into digital rights management software maker ContentGuard, a joint venture between Microsoft and Time Warner, pending further information on the deal, it announced on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"A screensaver developed by Lycos Europe that gives spammers a dose of their own medicine is attracting plenty of attention, but not all of it good."
Sci/Tech,"Nokia, the world's largest handset maker, is investing up to \$150 million over the next four years to establish a manufacturing facility in India, it announced Wednesday.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Screensaver offers to ""spam the spammers,"" but not everyone is pleased with its message."
Sci/Tech,"Consumers will be able to hunt for music, movies, news, and more."
Sci/Tech,Resellers are accused of selling products with fake Certificate of Authenticity labels.
Business," The end of the year can be a great time to rebalance your portfolio and unload poor performers, but wise investors know to do a bit of research before buying and selling mutual funds in December."
Sports,Ernie Els hasn #39;t won a major this year. But he has a chance for a fourth career title in what #39;s billed as  quot;South Africa #39;s major quot; _ the USS\$4.06-million Nedbank Challenge.
Sci/Tech,Virus writers have packaged the Skulls mobile Trojan with Cabir to create a more potent threat against Symbian Series 60 smart phones.
Business," Ford Motor Co.  on Wednesday reported its sixth straight month of weaker vehicle sales, prompting the second largest U.S. automaker to further cut production of cars and trucks, while Chrysler posted another sales gain."
Business,ESPN teams with Sprint to create the first fully branded phone.  Also:  Researchers develop a smart camera to let blind people get around safely   hellip;.  Europe's Lycos takes a swing back at spammers   hellip;. and more.
Business,"Cingular Wireless, the largest cellphone service provider in the United States, will upgrade its high-speed data network, allowing faster downloads than are now available "
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service said on Wednesday it raised Freeport-McMoRan Copper  amp; Gold Inc. #39;s (FCX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) ratings, citing the return of its PT Freeport Indonesia unit to normal mining operations."
Sci/Tech," TiVo Inc., maker of television  recording technology, on Monday said it has started shipping  ""TiVoToGo,"" a service upgrade that allows some subscribers to  view recorded programs on a computer or laptop."
Sci/Tech,"Beware music downloaders and users of the popular peer-to-peer network known as Kazaa. The Australian recording industry has begun civil proceedings against Sharman Networks Limited, who own the popular file sharing medium."
Sci/Tech,"the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo in a balloon -- will begin his attempt at the first solo, nonstop flight around the world without refueling from an airport in Salina."
Sports,Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson expects to face Arsene Wenger #39;s young Gunners when the fierce rivals meet again at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Sports,Jose Mourinho hailed Frank Lampard as he led Chelsea last night into the Carling Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Fulham. Frank Lampard came off the bench at Fulham to score a late winner before next week 
Sports,BOLTON striker El-Hadji Diouf can count on his club to provide all the help he needs after admitting a charge of improper conduct and expressing his regret for spitting.
Sports,"The Move: The Giants sign closer Armando Benitez to a three-year, \$21.5 million, plugging a hole that probably cost them the NL West title last season."
Sports,Two fans involved in the brawl at last month #39;s Pacers-Pistons game at the Palace in Auburn Hills have been banned from all events at the arena according to a spokesman for the Detroit Pistons.
World, Serbian President Boris Tadic called  for a rapid investigation on Wednesday after a man in a car  tried several times to ram his limousine as it sped through the  streets of Belgrade in a night time convoy.
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's government could fall after his budget is vetoed by parliament.
World,"Greenhouse gas emissions have doubled the risk of European heatwaves similar to last year's, a UK study says."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell met on Wednesday with Haitian political leaders and other opponents of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide in what is likely his last visit to the destitute island nation as the United States' top diplomat.
Business,"GMP Capital Corp. (GMP.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it has no plans to make further bids to restructure Stelco Inc."
Business,"North Texas and DFW International Airport will lose \$782 million annually when Delta Air Lines pulls out of the airport next year, economists say."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has filed its first lawsuits over allegedly counterfeit and illicit certificates of authenticity, the labels attached to software packages and computers to verify the legitimacy of the programs inside."
Sci/Tech,Nov. 30--NEW YORK -- Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. said Monday they will launch digital consumer appliances with highly advanced semiconductors in 2006.
Sci/Tech,"LucidBeast writes  quot;We all remember Voyager, the first plane to fly around the world in 1986 on one tank of gas. Now Voyager pilot Steve Fossett plans to do it solo with a jet powered GlobalFlyer."
Sports,  Denver Nuggets forward Rodney White has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor firearm charges in Washington DC after being arrested in September.
Sports,"English trainer Alan Berry, jockey Paul Bradley, and farrier Steve OSullivan were arrested Tuesday morning as a part of an ongoing race-fixing investigation being conducted by London police."
World,Terrified survivors were yesterday fleeing the northeast Philippines as a new typhoon bore down on the stricken area where flooding and landslides have left over 400 people dead and 150 missing.
World,"A leader of the militant Palestinian group Hamas announced Wednesday that its members will boycott presidential elections scheduled for January 9, reports the Associated Press."
Business," The outlook for U.S. manufacturing  improved in November as factories hired more workers in  response to a jump in new orders, a national survey published  on Wednesday showed."
Business,A buyout of the online learning company looks like the best option for shareholders.
Business,Russian state-controlled gas giant Gazprom has announced its intention to be one of the bidders in the auction of the 76.8 stake in Yuganskneftegaz to be held on Dec.19.
Business,"Born in Cuba only a few years before Fidel Castro and his Communist regime came to power, Carlos Gutierrez has reached a destiny that is the stuff of which impossible dreams are made."
Business,"Blockbuster Inc., locked in a bidding war for Hollywood Entertainment Corp., announced Wednesday that it may sweeten its offer for the rival video renter."
Business,Disk drive makers were on a roll Wednesday morning after industry giant Western Digital Corp. upped its outlook for the current quarter.
Business,"Stocks soared Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials rising more than 120 points, as a large buildup in the nation #39;s energy inventories and increased consumer spending sent stock buyers back to the market."
Sci/Tech,"DoCoMo has been offering its Internet capable i-mode mobile service in Japan since 1998. Now, under a new agreement, mm02 will provide DoCoMo #39;s i-mode technology to its 22 million customers in Britain, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,"Human activity has increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and more than doubled the risk of record-breaking hot European summers, like that of 2003, according to a new study by Peter Stott from the Met Offices Hadley Centre, and Daithi Stone and "
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. confirmed for MacCentral on Wednesday that the Canadian iTunes Music Store has been delayed. Company representatives declined to comment on a specific timeframe for the store, but said in a statement that it would be very soon."
Sci/Tech,"Sybase will have an opportunity to increase database software sales by teaming up with Big Blue, which has made a big push into Linux in recent years."
Sci/Tech,"com December 1, 2004, 10:19 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning "
Sci/Tech,"SALINA - An unprecedented attempt at a solo, around-the-world, nonstop, unrefueled flight will have a distinct Kansas flavor. The around-the-world flight of the GlobalFlyer will begin and, if things go right, finish at the Salina Municipal Airport."
Sports," quot;You can go this far and no further quot; or  quot;When I say no, I mean no quot; or maybe,  quot;Don #39;t you dare to question my decisions!"
Sports,Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has raised the stakes ahead of Wednesday night #39;s Carling Cup clash with Arsenal by claiming that Chelsea are now the team to beat.
Sports,"Brigham Young was expected to announce the firing of Gary Crowton as football coach Wednesday, according to a Salt Lake Tribune report."
Business," Manufacturing activity expanded for the 19th consecutive month in December, a research group reported Monday, suggesting that the industrial sector entered the new year with solid strength behind it."
World,"The leader of Sinn Fein, the political ally of the IRA guerrillas, says agreement to seal a peace settlement in Northern Ireland was possible but could not be based on  quot;humiliation quot;."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon crashed to defeat in a parliamentary budget vote on Wednesday likely to shatter his coalition and endanger his plan to withdraw from occupied Gaza.
World," KYIV, Ukraine (AP)   Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko signed a compromise agreement Wednesday that obliged his supporters to lift their siege of government buildings, but he said they would stay in the streets until a deal is reached on a new vote."
World,The president sought to mend fences while unambiguously re-embracing a course that most Canadians have condemned.
Business,Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that US sales fell 4.3 percent in November as car sales continued to decline and truck sales edged lower despite the continued popularity of its F-Series truck.
Sci/Tech,"Global warming caused by human activity has more than doubled the risk of summers as hot as in 2003, when thousands of people in Europe died of heat-related causes, according to a UK study published in the journal Nature."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos #39;  quot;Make Love, Not Spam quot; screensaver targets sites on secure international blacklists.  quot;We cannot use this software to bring the spammers #39; sites down entirely, as that would be illegal, quot; says Malte Pollman of Lycos Europe."
Sci/Tech,"Let the format wars begin ... again. As if Beta versus VHS wasn #39;t bad enough, and if you just couldn #39;t get enough of DVD versus Circuit City #39;s DivX format, you #39;re sure to love HD-DVD versus Blu-Ray."
Sports,"Embattled BYU coach Gary Crowton will be relieved of his coaching duties Wednesday, the Salt Lake Tribune is reporting. BYU administrators have called a noon news conference to  quot;address the state of the football "
Sports,"If this matchup was left up to Illinois and Wake Forest, it might not have happened. Certainly not on the first day of December. Sure, big-time Top 25 games can be booked as home-and-home series."
Sports," DAVIE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Miami Dolphins linebacker  Zach Thomas will miss Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills  with a hamstring injury."
Business,"Oil prices fell below \$48 US a barrel Wednesday after the US government reported increases in the US supply of crude oil and distillate fuel, which includes heating oil."
Business," World oil prices fell nearly  $3 a barrel  on Wednesday, shedding 6 percent, as a larger than expected  build in U.S. heating stocks soothed worries about a winter  fuel deficit."
Business," Dollar General Corp. said Wednesday that its third quarter profits dropped nearly 9 percent amid high gas prices and reduced spending by its core, low income customers. The discount retailer also lowered its forecast for the rest of the year."
Business," The U.S. economy continued its  expansion over the past month, with labor market conditions  improving and business lending on the rise, the Federal Reserve  said on Wednesday."
Business," World oil prices slid  $3 a barrel on  Wednesday, shedding nearly 7 percent, as a larger than expected  build in U.S. heating stocks soothed worries about a winter  fuel deficit."
Business," U.S. stocks shot higher on Wednesday  as oil prices tumbled by more than  $3 a barrel, easing worries  about the impact high energy costs have on corporate profits  and consumer spending."
Sports, The IOC expressed renewed concern Wednesday about housing at the 2006 Winter Olympics but expects Italian organizers to be ready when the games begin in 14 months.
Sci/Tech,"With the unveiling of the new Nintendo DS handheld system, consumers were greeted with what has been touted as the most innovative gaming technology we #39;ve seen this generation."
Sci/Tech,"com December 1, 2004, 10:30 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech," ATI Technologies today officially unveiled its new lineup in its RADEON X800 family of add in graphics boards, including both a new flagship board as well as new, more wallet friendly incarnations of its current crop."
Sci/Tech,One of the best things I like about the Internet is the boundary-less nature of this amazing network. I can check out user views of people (from here in India) around the world on the India issues.
Sports,"Before Thanksgiving, I wrote about the potentially far-reaching effects of Tyler Hamilton #39;s drug case. As of yesterday morning, some of the potential became actual, as the "
World,"The jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has changed his mind again and pledged to run in the January presidential election, officials said."
Business,"Cingular will not only roll out a 3G UMTS cellular data network next year, but it also will use even faster wireless technology that will compete, at least in part, with wireless broadband technologies like WiMAX."
Business,"Australian Treasurer Peter Costello said Telstra Corp., the nation #39;s biggest phone company, made unwise #39; #39; investments in Asia."
Business,"Russia #39;s state-owned Gazprom monopoly has announced it will bid for Yukos #39;s main oil production unit, which is being auctioned off by the government."
Business,"Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said sales at stores open at least 13 months rose 13 percent in November, helped by the coffee shop chain #39;s early launch "
Business,"Synopsys Inc., which makes software used in the design of microchips, on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter sales slumped 27 percent, triggering a loss for the period."
Business," Catching Nokia has been an obsession at Motorola. But is the Schaumburg, Ill. based handset maker catching the Asian flu?"
Business,Bush administration proposes development-friendly policies that it says will protect fish. Environmentalists are outraged. By Brad Knickerbocker  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
Business,"Cingular Wireless, the largest US wireless phone company, said Wednesday it expects to report a profit and positive cash flow in 2005, one year earlier than planned, following its \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc."
Business," A Bay Street investment dealer has dropped out of the battle to refinance Stelco Inc., saying it can #39;t compete in a sales process that favours the Hamilton steelmaker being taken over by an industry player."
Sci/Tech,Internet portal Lycos Europe has denied that its  quot;Make love not spam quot; Web site was hacked into and defaced last night. The company said that an e-mail that contained an apparent mirror image of the Web site being hacked was a hoax generated by spammers.
Sci/Tech,  Microsoft Corp. released a critical security patch Wednesday to fix a flaw in its Internet Explorer Web browser that could allow an attacker to run malicious software on another person #39;s computer.
Sci/Tech,THE fight over what #39;s going to replace your DVDs has heated up as three major movie studios announce support for one of two competing next-generation formats.
Sci/Tech,ATI today added the X850 series of graphics processors as a new high-end version for its desktop product line. The X800-XL takes the X800 family to an entry level price point.
Sci/Tech,"While human activity probably isn #39;t directly responsible for the 2003 heat wave that caused thousands of deaths in Europe, British researchers say human influence on the "
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co. Ltd.(7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research) sold 500,000 Nintendo DS video game devices during the first week of sales in US stores for the new handheld featuring two screens "
Sci/Tech,  A local company is one of several across the country targeted by Microsoft Corp. in a spate of copyright and trademark infringement lawsuits filed Monday.
Sci/Tech,"No sooner than weve all got used to the idea of 3G services in the UK, mm02 has teamed up with NTT DoCoMo to allow 02 to launch the I-mode internet service in Britain, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has decided to extend its support for Sybase, a competing database product to its DB2 database package, to present a Linux server-software package."
Sci/Tech,"On 28 November 2004, Beijing #39;s municipal government announced the cancellation of a \$3.6 million contract, awarded without tender on 18 November, that would have allowed it to use Microsoft software for a period of 3 years."
Sci/Tech,"Columbia River Basin dam operations don #39;t jeopardize imperiled salmon and steelhead, according to a new biological opinion released Tuesday by the National Marine Fisheries Service."
Sci/Tech," quot;China is censoring Google News to force Internet users to use the Chinese version of the site which has been purged of the most critical news reports, quot; said a statement from Reporters Without Borders."
Sports," One day after being dismissed as Notre Dame football coach, Tyrone Willingham admitted that he failed to live up to his own expectations."
Sports,Mississippi coach David Cutcliffe was fired Wednesday after his first losing season in six years with the Rebels. Ole Miss officials informed Cutcliffe of the decision early Wednesday and Cutcliffe met with the team before an afternoon news conference.
Sports,Feyenoord won the battle of the former winners to reach the last 32 of the UEFA Cup on Wednesday after a 2-1 victory over Schalke 04.
Sports,The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive end Eddie Freeman on Wednesday and re-signed running back David Allen. The team also placed defensive end Rob Meier on injured reserve and released linebacker Jimmy McClain.
Sports,"Florida has officially found its bowl. Now, it just needs to find its coach. The Gators accepted an invitation to play either Virginia Tech or Miami in Atlanta #39;s Peach Bowl on Dec. 31."
Sports," The Boston Celtics added a healthy Tom Gugliotta and deleted injured Delonte West. Gugliotta, 34, was activated Wednesday from the injured list after missing seven games because of lower back pain."
Sports,Business leaders are applauding the DC Council #39;s revised plan to build a stadium for the soon-to-be Washington Nationals. They say Council Chairman Linda Cropp #39;s amendments Tuesday will help 
Business,"Computer Associates International (CA) has selected SAPas its vendor for a new ERP (enterprise resource planning) system to replace a collection of homegrown accounting systems. Services firm Accenturewill assist with the implementation, CA said Wednesday."
World,Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin recounted Wednesday the hospitality Canadians displayed to stranded travelers after US airspace closed in the wake of the 2001 terror attacks.
World," Gunfire erupted outside Haiti #39;s presidential palace in Port au Prince on Wednesday as US Secretary of State Colin Powell met with senior Haitian officials, CNN reported."
World,ARIEL SHARONS shaky government was in turmoil last night after the Israeli Prime Minister sacked the junior partner from his ruling coalition.
World,"On Mexican billboards, drivers can still see the Marlboro Man, Philip Morris #39;s masculine image of a smoker. Television stations in "
World,"The interim prime minister of Iraq, Ayad Allawi, met here today with Sunni Arab leaders to try to persuade them to take part in the Iraqi elections planned for late next month."
World,"Exiled - National Coalition of Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) on 30 November strongly denounced Burmas military junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) for extending the house arrest of democracy leader and Nobel laureate Daw Aung "
Business,"IBM said Wednesday that it has sewn up outsourcing deals with two Danish companies valued at more than \$1 billion over 10 years, reinforcing its strength in Europe.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeedgimme;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714788;10469367;q?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730402idlp"">White Paper: Converged Services Spell Relief</a><br/>Discover why technical decision makers are turning to IP telephony and VPNs to increase worker productivity while keeping an eye on the bottom line.</p>"
Business,"The Dow Jones industrials shot up more than 160 points Wednesday, enjoying one of its best days of the year as crude prices plummeted on a weekly government report on oil inventories."
Business,"Germany's biggest banks is to cut 1,920 positions over the next two years as part of an ongoing reorganisation."
World,The UN confirmed today that Rwandan troops have crossed the border into Congo in pursuit of rebel forces and was investigating reports that villages had been set ablaze.
Sci/Tech,"After 26 years, treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun are returning to America. The boy king's artifacts anchor a new museum tour of objects from ancient Egypt's ""golden age."""
Sci/Tech,"In Siberia the world's largest peatlands absorb greenhouse gasses. But could global warming thaw and dry the bogs, turning them into greenhouse gas faucets?"
Business,"The Bush administration upheld the imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam yesterday, handing a victory to beleaguered US shrimp producers."
Business,"Investors flocked back into retail stocks Wednesday ahead of the monthly onslaught of sales reports, encouraged by positive consumer spending data from October."
Sci/Tech,"The key to hidden treasure lies in your handheld GPS unit. GPS-based ""geocaching"" is a high-tech sport being played by thousands of people across the globe."
Sci/Tech,"New South Wales, Australia, is bracing for what authorities predict will be the worst locust plague in 25 years."
Sci/Tech,"DNA analysis of bison fossils suggests climate and environmental change, not human hunters, triggered herd declines and the extinction of mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and other large mammals in Siberia and North America."
Business,"H R Block rival Jackson Hewitt waits for the tax season, and profits, to arrive."
Sci/Tech,"Insurance adjusters and meteorologists are still crunching numbers and analyzing data, but the 2004 U.S. hurricane season will likely go down as one of the most active on record."
Business,Two cheap and relatively simple car modifications can help you gain a couple miles to the gallon.
Business,"Though Omnivision's future isn't fully in focus, this camera chip maker looks set to turn megapixels into megaprofits."
Business,The NYSE faces down brokers who didn't provide basic information to thousands of IPO investors. But refunds?
Sci/Tech,"According to MSNBC, Russian space officials have unveiled a full-scale high-fidelity mockup of the Kliper (for  quot;clipper ship quot;) vehicle."
Sports,"When Derek Jeter came across Pedro Martinez at Legends Field last month, the Yankees #39; captain wasn #39;t surprised the longtime Boston ace was meeting with New York owner George Steinbrenner."
Sports,"Feyenoord beat Schalke 04 2-1 at the De Kuip stadium on Wednesday evening to progress with their German opponents to the knockout stage of the UEFA Cup from Group A. Schalke, already qualified for the business "
World, President Bush asked Canadians on Wednesday to move beyond their deep opposition to the Iraq war and get behind his vision of democracies blooming from Baghdad to the West Bank.
World," Sen. Jon Corzine called New Jersey's 21 Democratic county chairmen on Wednesday, telling them that he will run for governor, several party sources said."
World,"The Congolese say more than 6,000 Rwandans have crossed the border and are attacking and burning villages. From the eastern town of Beni, Congolese regional cooperation minister Mbusa Nyamwisi said villages were being targeted nearby."
World," Florida elections supervisors want to give voters several days to elect candidates, a proposal offered after early voting in last month's presidential election apparently helped avoid a repeat of the 2000 election debacle."
Sci/Tech,"A little over 6 months have passed since ATI first announced their new high end Radeon X800 series. Despite apparent availability issues, ATI are forging ahead and announcing their refresh variants for the series."
Sci/Tech,"In a separate development, the head of the RKK Energia company, which builds the Soyuz spacecraft, said his company was planning to send a new space shuttle to the space station between 2010 and 2012, depending on funding."
World,"Iraq #39;s president, an influential Sunni Muslim, threw his support Wednesday behind holding the Jan. 30 election on time despite insurgent threats he said have paralyzed voter "
Business,"Hiroshi Watanabe, Japan #39;s vice finance minister for international affairs, said today Japan and Europe could take  quot;harmonized action quot; to stem the appreciation of their currencies."
World,"Three suicide car bombs, including one that exploded near the Iraqi prime minister's party headquarters in Baghdad, and a roadside explosion killed at least 16 people Monday as insurgents pressed their deadly campaign to disrupt national elections, which Iraq's defense minister said could be postponed to give the Sunni minority time to participate."
World,Members of New York's heavily Democratic delegation on Capitol Hill worry they will be shoved aside when Congress returns to confront issues that impact the city and state.
Sports,"Two friends of detained Orioles pitcher Sidney Ponson who escaped jail last week have been recaptured, and police are continuing an investigation into allegations that Ponson punched a judge on Christmas Day at an Aruba beach."
Business,"MURRAY HILL, NJ - Lucent Technologies has released a software upgrade for its wireless equipment that will allow operators to support high-speed data packet access (HSDPA) connections in 3G networks."
World,England are reduced to 95-4 in reply to South Africa's 441 in the third Test in Cape Town.
Sci/Tech,"European mobile operator Mmo2 and Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo have signed a long-term agreement under which O2 is to launch the I-mode mobile internet service in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
Sci/Tech,Gamers should welcome the latest news from ATIfive new graphic processors from one of leading GPU manufacturers. The new entrants in the war for gamers #39; hearts and systems are the ATI Radeon 
Sci/Tech,Singingfish.com is fine-tuning its image with the launch today of a revamped multimedia search engine on its Web site that specializes in finding audio and video content.
Sci/Tech,"MUMBAI: Here #39;s to one significant step that may translate into a giant leap for India #39;s moon mission. In a departure from the earlier plan, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has decided that its "
Sports,Notre Dame was fortunate to have a man like Tyrone Willingham at the helm. He #39;s a class act and a quality person. The young men who played for him have benefited from his leadership and example.
Sports,"After a dismal season, Brigham Young coach Gary Crowton said Wednesday he was stepping aside to pursue other job opportunities. Crowton spoke at a news conference flanked by associate BYU "
Sports,"OXFORD, Miss. Dec 1, 2004 - Mississippi coach David Cutcliffe was fired Wednesday after the team #39;s worst season in 10 years, a source close to the program told The Associated Press."
Sports,"Tottenham crashed out of the Carling Cup on penalties tonight to Liverpool, after the teams had finished deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes."
Sports,"First, he had to stretch a folded firehose, extending it 100 feet and around a sharp corner. Then he had to lift a 15-foot extension ladder off the ground and place it against a wall."
Sci/Tech," Sitting  on nbsp;the nbsp;hill of an alien world millions of miles from home, a hardy "
World,"Marwan Barghouti, a leader of the late Yasser Arafat #39;s Fatah faction who is serving a life sentence in an Israeli jail, is registering to run for president of the Palestinian Authority."
World,The US senator leading the investigation into allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the Iraq oil-for-food program is urging UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to resign.
Sci/Tech, Tsunami scientists and public safety officials are closely watching an earthquake prone nation with thousands of miles of crowded coastlines for signs of an imminent disaster. Indonesia? Japan? Try the United States.
Sports," BYU coach Gary Crowton agreed to resign Wednesday, ending a four year stint with the Cougars that began with 12 victories and finished with three straight losing seasons."
Sports, Mississippi coach David Cutcliffe was fired Wednesday after his first losing season in six years with the Rebels. Ole Miss officials informed Cutcliffe of the decision early Wednesday and Cutcliffe met with the team before an afternoon news conference.
Business,America #39;s two largest automakers said they would reduce production in the first quarter of 2005 after reporting weak November sales.
Business,"More than 200 Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) pilots retired as a concession package aimed at saving the No. 3 airline from bankruptcy took effect on Wednesday."
Sports," When Derek Jeter came across Pedro Martinez at Legends Field last month, the Yankees' captain wasn't surprised the longtime Boston ace was meeting with New York owner George Steinbrenner."
Sports," Magic forward Pat Garrity was placed on the injured list with a sprained left foot. Stacy Augmon was activated to fill the roster spot, making him available to play against Toronto on Wednesday night."
World,The door has been opened for a possible return to national politics for former French Prime Minister Alain Juppe. A French appeals court has cut the initial sentence handed down to Juppe for his role in a party financing scandal.
Sci/Tech," For military and intelligence communities, outer space has become a highground, hide and seek arena    a kind of ""now you see me, now you don't"" espionage playing field."
Sci/Tech," A Thai expert said on Monday he tried to warn the government a deadly tsunami might be sweeping toward tourist packed beaches, but couldn't find anyone to take his calls."
Business, U.S. stocks shot higher on Wednesday  as oil prices had their biggest one day drop in three years and  economic data showed strength in the U.S. manufacturing sector  and personal spending.
Business," The outlook for U.S. manufacturing  improved in November as factories hired more workers in  response to a jump in new orders, a national survey published  on Wednesday showed."
Business," Oil prices slid more than  $3.50 a barrel  on Wednesday, the biggest drop since September 2001, as a  larger than expected build in U.S. heating stocks soothed  worries about a winter fuel deficit."
Business," The dollar fell on Wednesday, as  traders ignored fairly robust U.S. economic reports and instead  focused on the currency's long term negatives, sending the  currency to a record low against the euro."
Business," Wendy's International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WEN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WEN.N</A>  shares rose 7 percent on Wednesday as investors welcomed news  the company will write down the value of some of its struggling  Baja Fresh restaurants and close several of them."
Business, The price of gold rose to a 16 year  high above  $455 an ounce on Wednesday as investors piled into  the hard asset amid widespread worries about the dropping U.S.  dollar.
Business," Struggling clothing retailer Wet  Seal Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WTSLA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WTSLA.O</A> on Wednesday posted a wider quarterly loss  as lackluster demand for its teen oriented fashions forced the  company to make bigger markdowns."
Business," Even with solid internal candidates, the board of Australia #39;s Telstra Corp. (TLS) could easily favor an outsider to replace Ziggy Switkowski."
Business,The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries said the most requested definition on the company #39;s Internet sites during 2004 was the four-letter word meaning a Web site that contains an 
Business,The European Commission said on Wednesday that it would sue Greece for submitting incaccurate deficit figures before joining the euro zone in 2001.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: Using computer programs, scientists have suceeded in reconstructing the DNA of a creature that lived at the time of the dinosaurs more than 75 million years ago, a small, furry nocturnal animal that was the common ancestor of all placental "
Sports,"Liverpool will play Watford, the only non-Premier League side in the competition, in its semifinal after the Championship side eliminated Portsmouth 3-0 on Tuesday."
World, Iraq's president on Wednesday insisted elections should go ahead next month as planned and the United States said it would send thousands more soldiers to provide extra security for the ballot.
World, Shooting erupted on Wednesday outside Haiti's presidential palace while Secretary of State Colin Powell was inside talking with the interim leaders of the violence plagued country.
World," Colombia's Congress gave final approval to a bill to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for re election, a move aimed at giving the hard line leader more time to fight a leftist insurgency and drug trafficking."
World," U.N. observers encountered what they believed to be about 100 Rwandan troops in eastern Congo, a U.N. official said Wednesday, marking the first reported U.N. sightings since Rwanda threatened to send in its forces against Rwanda Hutu rebels sheltering here."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Two days of friendly banter couldn't bridge the chasm separating George W. Bush and Paul Martin in style, substance and worldview."
World, Iraq's president on Wednesday insisted  elections should go ahead next month as planned and the United  States said it would send thousands more soldiers to provide  extra security for the ballot.
World," A feared ""assassination attempt"" on  Serbian President Boris Tadic was actually a case of road rage  against the behavior of his flashing light motor convoy in  Belgrade traffic, Serbia's interior minister said on Wednesday."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Jailed Palestinian leader  Marwan Barghouthi joined the race for president to succeed  Yasser Arafat on Wednesday, drawing condemnation from his own  Fatah movement and threatening to split the group."
World,This week the United Nations released 'the most comprehensive blueprint for change' in its six decades.
World,Iran's leaders apparently believe that the benefits of obtaining a nuclear bomb now outweigh the drawbacks.
World,Republican Senator Norm Coleman calls on UN head Kofi Annan to quit over the oil-for-food scandal.
World,Oil prices fall 7.4 on US data showing a larger-than expected increase in crude supplies - sparking Wall Street to a nine month high.
World,NEW DELHI: Russia on Wednesday offered a strategic defence partnership to India and said it was willing to jointly develop hi-tech military hardware with its former Cold War ally on the eve of a visit by the Russian president.
Business," The European Central Bank is expected  to keep interest rates steady at 2 percent on Thursday, with  markets looking for any hint that the central bank's worries  about growth have heightened."
Business," The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates steady at 2 percent on Thursday, with markets looking for any hint that the central bank's worries about growth have heightened."
Business,Tyco International Ltd. #39;s fire and security unit on Wednesday said it signed a \$70 million contract with the British Ministry of Defense to supply respiratory protection equipment.
Sci/Tech,"MICROSOFT has issued an out-of-schedule critical patch for its Internet Explorer web browser, plugging a security hole that could allow a hacker to take control of a PC."
Sci/Tech,"HP #39;s Virus Throttler technology, due early next year, won #39;t be the killer app, the  quot;silver bullet, quot; that will stop viruses in their tracks, Tony Redmond, vice president and chief technology officer of HP Services, cautioned Tuesday at HP #39;s security event "
Sports,"For anyone unhappy that Kurt Busch is the new Nextel Cup champion, Jack Roush has some advice: Get used to it. Busch has built a reputation during his four years in NASCAR #39;s top series as a driver who would "
Sports,"Florida, which ended the regular season with an upset of Florida State, on Wednesday accepted a bid to the Peach Bowl. The Gators (7-4) will be making their 14th straight bowl appearance, extending a school record."
Sports,"FAIRFAX, Va. Dec 1, 2004 - Washington Redskins rookie safety Sean Taylor plans to call teammates as witnesses to say he was sober when he was arrested for drunken driving on Oct. 27."
Sci/Tech," IDG World Expo has announced ""Macworld After Dark,"" a free concert sponsored by Playlist Magazine scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. The event happens right after the end of the day's events at Macworld Conference  amp; Expo, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Moscone Center, the site of the Expo. It's open to all registered Expo attendees."
World," Moving to halt a bloody drug war in this popular beach resort, Mexico investigated the federal prosecutor's office Wednesday and arrested a local official in the killings of nine people, including three federal agents."
World,Gordon Brown will set the economic battleground for the next general election in his pre-Budget report.
Business,"Worldwide mobile handset sales topped 167 million units, with almost all regions posting growth, according to the latest numbers coming out of Gartner."
Business,"China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp., which accounts for almost all of China #39;s jet fuel imports, said it #39;s in talks with suppliers and lenders to ensure deliveries to customers after "
Sci/Tech, The business racked up nearly  #36;1 billion in losses since 2001.
Sci/Tech, Third party software developers that make their living selling add on enterprise resource planning applications are bracing for a seismic shift in their business.
World," Iraq's national air carrier began flying direct routes to Saudi Arabia on Monday for the Hajj, the first time it has done so since the fall of Saddam Hussein, the Transportation Ministry said."
Sci/Tech, Linux and open source are at the heart of today's computing technology. Deal with it.
Sci/Tech,"Blisteringly hot summers similar to the one in 2003 when thousands of people in continental Europe died of heatstroke will become commonplace because of climate change, a study has found."
Sci/Tech,"Computer engineers could - in theory at least - reconstruct the genes of an animal that lived more than 75 million years ago. No DNA could possibly survive that long, but forensic scientists now routinely "
World,"RAMALLAH: Jailed West Bank Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti on Wednesday officially signed up for the January 9 election to become Palestinian Authority president, his wife Fadwa told reporters."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell held talks in Port-au-Prince Wednesday in a brief visit to Haiti marred by a shooting incident outside the presidential palace as he met officials of the country #39;s interim government.
World,Ian Paisley is a genius. He #39;s being hailed as a peacemaker for possibly agreeing to possibly hold talks with Sinn Fein. But he also demanded Sinn Fein should wear  quot;sackcloth and ashes until they wear out quot;.
Sports," Gerry DiNardo, Gary Crowton and David Cutcliffe all became unemployed coaches Wednesday, upping the total coaching vacancies in Division I A to 15."
Business,"The United States yesterday announced anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese shrimp as high as 113 per cent, a move that will hurt both US consumers and Chinese shrimp farmers, China Daily reported Thursday."
Sports," Lionel Hollins coached the Memphis Grizzlies again Wednesday night, uncertain if it would be his final game at the helm."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to keep more Internet users in its branded universe, Microsoft Corp. has become the latest company to offer blogging to the masses."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo says it already has sold 500,000 of its newly released Nintendo DS handheld gaming systems, about 90 percent of the inventory shipped to the United States."
Sci/Tech,"The Canadian launch of Apple #39;s iTunes music-download service, which was expected to take place by the end of November, has been postponed."
Sci/Tech,"I look at  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, quot; a new urban crime role-playing game for the PlayStation 2, about the same way I might view gorgeous graffiti painted on my front door."
Sports,"Felipe Massa set the pace on the first full day of Formula One testing at the Jerez circuit in Spain on Wednesday. Massa posted a top lap of 1:17.513, which was almost two seconds faster than Jarno Trulli in the Toyota."
Sports,"Bitter sniping between the NHL players union and commissioner Gary Bettman hit a low point Wednesday, with an NHLPA senior director saying Bettman is the wrong man to lead the league."
Sports,No. 20 Florida will play either Miami or Virginia Tech in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 31 in the Georgia Dome. Peach Bowl officials decided Wednesday to invite the Gators before knowing the outcome of Saturday #39;s Southeastern Conference championship game.
Sports,"  Mississippi coach David Cutcliffe was fired Wednesday after his first losing season in six years with the Rebels, a source close to the football program told The Associated Press."
Sports, No. 20 Florida will play either Miami or Virginia Tech in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 31 in the Georgia Dome.
Sci/Tech," TiVo Inc., maker of television recording technology, on Monday said it has started shipping ""TiVoToGo,"" a service upgrade that allows some subscribers to view recorded programs on a computer or laptop."
World,Marwan Barghouti #39;s surprise announcement that he plans to run for chairman of the Palestinian Authority sent shock waves throughout the PA leadership.
World,"Sinn Fin #39;s president, Gerry Adams, last night placed responsibility for clinching an agreement to restore the power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland firmly in the hands of the British and Irish government - despite the enduring barrier of mistrust "
World,"Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi met Iraqi Sunni tribal leaders in neighboring Jordan, trying to drum up support for the election, seen as vital for building a democratic government in Iraq."
World,"Ariel Sharon should meet with Bashar Assad. Although Syria has not expelled the terror groups from Damascus, how could Assad be worse than Mahmoud Abbas, with whom Sharon is willing to meet, as Newsweek reported this week?"
Sports,Wizards Coach Eddie Jordan returned to the bench Wednesday against the Nets after missing two games with a blood clot in his leg and Kwame Brown was activated for the first time this season.
World," The U.S. Embassy here was closed to visitors Wednesday and security increased after officials received credible threats of an attack on the building, a spokesman said."
World," Marshall Islands President Kessai Note will travel to Taiwan next week on a trip expected to pave the way for a return visit by Taiwan President Chen Shui bian as part of a tour of Taipei's handful of Pacific allies next year, officials said."
World,"Prince Bernhard, one of the most charismatic members of the Dutch royal family, dies at the age of 93."
World,Interactive exhibits have been a mainstay in museums for more than three decades. In recent years museums have become more creative about the way they introduce technology into their exhibits.
Business,"NEW YORK Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York, who forged a reputation as a tough prosecutor in the 1980s partially by going after Wall Street cheats, is now joining Wall Street by forming his own investment advisory practice."
Sci/Tech,"The cell phone case is made of a new type of polymer that when buried will start to break down within two weeks.  quot;By incorporating a seed, and giving the consumer a reason to actually take the phone apart "
Sports,"LIVERPOOL completed an unlikely north London double last night, following up their victory over Arsenal in the Barclays Premiership at Anfield on Sunday by beating Tottenham Hotspur on penalties "
Sports,"OXFORD, Miss. A source says David Cutcliffe, the only coach in Ole Miss history to win at least seven games in his first five years, was fired by the university today."
Sci/Tech,mm02 UK and mm02 Ireland will use DoCoMo #39;s i-mode branding and technology exclusively in their markets under an agreement with DoCoMo.
Sports,Head coach Tyrone Willingham met with the media on Wednesday to discuss his termination as head football coach at Notre Dame on Tuesday.
Sports,"Gerry DiNardo, Gary Crowton and David Cutcliffe all became unemployed coaches Wednesday, upping the total coaching vacancies in Division IA to 15."
Sports, Highly touted Cuban prospect Kendry Morales has reached agreement with the Anaheim Angels on a six year contract.
World,US Secretary of State Colin Powell and his delegation were unhurt in an intense gunfight that erupted outside Haiti #39;s presidential palace on Wednesday while they were in a meeting with Haitian leaders.
Sci/Tech," SBC Communications said on Monday it would offer a television set top box that can handle music, photos and Internet downloads, part of SBC's efforts to expand into home entertainment."
Business, The biggest one day drop in oil prices  since September 2001 helped send U.S. stock prices higher on  Wednesday.
Business,The disclosure this week that a Singapore-listed company controlled by a Chinese state-owned enterprise lost \$550 million in derivatives transactions 
Business,"Microsoft Corporation is further expanding its presence in India with plans to open a research centre in Bangalore. The latest Microsoft research campus will open in January 2005, the Redmond, Washington-based software giant said."
Business,"It #39;s one of the most powerful jobs in the world of finance. The president of the board of the California Public Employees #39; Retirement System oversees the nation #39;s largest pension fund, with \$177 billion in assets."
Business,The European Union last night started legal action against Athens after it was revealed that a systematic under-reporting of Greece #39;s budget deficit should have ruled the country out of joining the single currency.
Business,"The Dow Jones industrial average  lt;.DJI gt; rose 162.20 points, or 1.56 percent, to 10,590.22. The Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index  lt;."
Business,"Rudolph W. Giuliani #39;s consulting firm has branched out to Wall Street with plans to acquire an investment banking firm, even as he allows rumors about his political ambitions to float."
Business,"People who seek bankruptcy lose many of their assets to creditors, but not their Social Security benefits, their company pensions or their 401(k) plans, which are all shielded by law."
Business,"The Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday that Fred H. Langhammer, an executive for the Este Lauder Companies, was named to its board as an independent director and "
Business,"A Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group (MCG) led consortium (Consortium), in which Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) has an approximate 13 interest, today announced it has been selected as the successful bidder for the acquisition of National "
Business,"Consumer spending accelerated in October as a surge in hiring led to the biggest rise in incomes in five months, the government reported yesterday."
World, A new Ukrainian poll of some sort looks increasingly likely once again on Thursday as parliament and the Supreme Court press ahead with efforts to resolve a national crisis over a disputed presidential election.
Sports, Hakim Warrick had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Josh Pace added 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 3 Syracuse past St. Bonaventure 91 67 on Wednesday night.
World," The U.S. military will boost its troops in Iraq to 150,000 this month, the highest level since the war began in March 2003, in order to improve security for scheduled Jan 30. elections, the Pentagon said on Wednesday."
World," NATO peacekeepers once patrolled this Bosnian Serb rebel stronghold in armored personnel carriers, but the town is now so calm an EU force taking over on Thursday could monitor it from the bar."
Sports," Stephon Marbury made five 3 pointers in the second quarter to help put the Knicks ahead for good, and New York received a fourth quarter boost from Jerome Williams in a 90 82 victory Wednesday night over the Memphis Grizzlies."
Sci/Tech,Editors of Merriam-Webster announced the most requested definition on the company #39;s Internet sites during 2004 was a four-letter word -- BLOG.
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe, a separate company than Lycos (United States), stated that all allegations of its  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; campaign site being defaced by hackers are incorrect."
World," With interest rates on hold, Thursday's European Central Bank meeting will draw scrutiny for President Jean Claude Trichet's remarks on the euro amid speculation that the bank may intervene in currency markets to halt its rapid climb."
Sci/Tech,"A critical flaw in Microsoft Corp. #39;s (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) Internet Explorer Web browser could allow a hacker to take control of a computer, the world #39;s largest software maker said on Wednesday."
Sports," Scoring 129 points means a win almost every time, but Kelvin Cato wants the Orlando Magic to realize that giving up 108 will get them beat more often than not."
Sci/Tech,"  Nintendo Co. Ltd. sold 500,000 Nintendo DS video game devices during the first week of sales in US stores for the new handheld featuring two screens for game playing, the Japanese game maker said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,The firm behind Kazaa is being sued by the record industry in the latest round of a fight over copyright. Lawyers in Australia branded the online software network  quot;an engine of copyright piracy 
Sci/Tech,"Today, after months of anticipation, the highly anticipated iTunes Music Store Canada was revealed. It was announced at Apple #39;s special music event in October "
Sci/Tech,"In a recent interview with IGN Xbox, Team Ninja head Tomonobu Itagaki hinted that the renowned Japanese developer is planning at least one game for either the PS3 or Nintendo Revolution."
Sci/Tech,"KUOW Seattle #39;s Tuesday evening business/politics program,  quot;The Works, quot; had an entertaining interview last night with Steven L. Kent, author of  quot;The Ultimate History of Video Games quot; and a video-game reviewer for newspapers including this one."
Sports," If Emmitt Smith can't go on Sunday in Detroit, undrafted rookie Larry Croom will start at running back for the Arizona Cardinals."
Sports,"In the UEFA Cup, in Group A, Feyenoord assured it would progress to the final knock-out stages with a 2-1 home win against Schalke."
Sports,Both went 3 for 3 from beyond the arc for their first three-pointers of the season and career highs for three-pointers in a game. Reserve Erlana Larkins added 12 points for the Tar Heels (6-0).
Sports,Eddy Curry registered 18 points and 10 rebounds and Tyson Chandler added 18 rebounds and 10 points as the Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 92-84 Wednesday.
Sports,"Answer: The prevailing wisdom is the NHL Players Association is working on an offer to present to the owners, even though the NHLPA says nothing is imminent."
Sports,"Alabama freshman Ronald Steele dished out a record 18 assists, and Earnest Shelton returned the favor by hitting shots and handing out compliments."
Sports,"  The Charlotte Sting, who just missed the playoffs last season, won the WNBA draft lottery on Wednesday night. After finishing just two games under .500, the Sting will have the first pick in the WNBA draft in April 2005."
World,"Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader now in jail, has been entered in next month #39;s presidential election to succeed the late Yasser Arafat."
World,"A tobacco treaty of the World Health Organization (WHO) will become part of international law in 90 days, following ratification by 40 countries in the past 17 months."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin visits former Cold War ally India this week, hoping to retain a dominant share of India #39;s military hardware market and boost cooperation in oil and civilian nuclear energy."
World,"HAMBURG, GERMANY - Iran is not prepared to negotiate with the European Union over a long-term suspension of its uranium enrichment, the head of Irans nuclear energy agency said in an interview published on Thursday."
World,"Southeast Asian countries came close to issuing a critical statement on the Myanmar military government #39;s treatment of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi at their summit, but the plan was shot down by Thailand, sources said."
World,Rwanda #39;s president has assured the African Union that Rwandan military action in DR Congo will target Hutu rebels and not Congolese forces.
World, International concern was growing after Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced that his country's troops will launch an operation in pursuit of Rwandan Hutu rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
World," Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf reaffirmed that he is open to negotiations with India on Kashmir and said he had not put forth a concrete proposal on independence, in an interview published in the daily O Estado de Sao Paulo."
Sports, Rashad McCants scored 19 points and Raymond Felton added 18 points as No. 9 North Carolina fought off Indiana 70 63 on Wednesday in the ACC Big Ten Challenge.
World, A new Ukrainian poll of some sort looks  increasingly likely once again on Thursday as parliament and  the Supreme Court press ahead with efforts to resolve a  national crisis over a disputed presidential election.
World," Reeling from a parliamentary defeat,  Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon prepared on Thursday to  open coalition talks to save his shattered government and avoid  early elections that could stall his Gaza withdrawal plan."
World," The U.S. military will boost its  troops in Iraq to 150,000 this month, the highest level since  the war began in March 2003, in order to improve security for  scheduled Jan 30. elections, the Pentagon said on Wednesday."
World," PALE, Bosnia (Reuters) - NATO peacekeepers once patrolled  this Bosnian Serb rebel stronghold in armored personnel  carriers, but the town is now so calm an EU force taking over  on Thursday could monitor it from the bar."
Sports,"Frustrated by the demands of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Yankees cut off trade talks for the ace left-hander Randy Johnson."
Sci/Tech,"Mobility and scallops marinated in truffle oil, anyone? Fine dining will be the reward for..."
Sci/Tech,"The first head of the Department of Homeland Security forges a single organization, but spearheaded some questionable initiatives."
Sports,"Wasting little time in its search for a new football coach, Notre Dame will meet with Utah Coach Urban Meyer on Thursday."
Sports,Order was restored to the Jets' quarterbacking universe on Wednesday when Chad Pennington returned to practice with the first team.
Sports,"Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan is coping without his wife of 41 years, Bobbye, who died on June 18 at age 61 from pancreatic cancer."
Sports,"An excitable, book-length high-five for the Boston Red Sox by two of their fans, the novelists Stephen King and Stewart O'Nan."
World,"The EU is due to begin is largest peacekeeping operation, taking over from the Nato mission in Bosnia."
World,"A reported assassination attempt on the Serbian president was a case of ""road rage"" officials say."
World,"France's Socialist Party votes ""yes"" in an internal vote on the European Constitution, party officials say."
Business,The ouster of the president of California's public pension fund has raised questions about whether pension funds will be able to influence corporate governance campaigns.
World,"The U.S. military presence in Iraq will grow to 150,000 troops by next month, the highest level since the invasion last year."
Business,Procter   Gamble will try to persuade a federal advisory panel to recommend approval of the first drug to increase a woman's sex drive.
Sports,"Many around the NFL say they are surprised by the team's poor performance and question whether the problem lies with the Redskins' system, players or Joe Gibbs."
World,Ukraine appears to be headed toward holding a new election under a deal to adopt a reorganization of political power.
Business,"DrKoop.com and the Webvan Group, two of the dot-com eras more spectacular flameouts, are late with their quarterly filings--nearly three years late."
Sports,"Elton Brown has 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 24 Virginia to a 48-44 victory over Northwestern, capping a 7-2 edge for the ACC in their challenge with the Big Ten."
Sports,The Yankees tell the Diamondbacks they are no longer interested in trading for ace Randy Johnson given Arizona's 'unreasonable' proposals.
Business,"A new trading tactic that could tip takeover battles has emerged from the hedge fund industry, sparking outrage among some investors and corporate governance experts."
Sports,"Ravens running back Jamal Lewis will likely miss Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, a game that has playoff implications."
Sports,Quarterback Chad Pennington took most of the snaps with the New York Jets' starting offense during Wednesday's practice.
Business,Consumer spending accelerated in October as a surge in hiring led to the biggest rise in incomes in five months.
Business,"Despite a crop of new car models and a still-generous supply of rebates, sales fell for the Ford Motor Company and General Motors in November."
Sports,"Rashad McCants scores 19 points and Raymond Felton adds 18 as No. 9 North Carolina edges Indiana, 70-63, on Wednesday."
Sports,Major League Baseball has yet to reach an agreement with Peter Angelos on on a deal that would financially protect the Orioles.
Sports,Jessica Simmonds scores 19 points and ties her career high with 13 rebounds Wednesday to lead George Washington to a 62-52 upset of No. 24 Villanova.
World,"Colombia's Congress gave final approval to a bill to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for re-election, a move aimed at giving the hard-line leader more time to fight a leftist insurgency and drug trafficking."
World,Clashes between landless farmworkers and Paraguayan security forces left a police officer dead and 20 other people injured in a resurgence of violence that has rattled Paraguay's government.
Business,"A bankruptcy judge today begins hearings on US Airways #39; request to reject its union contracts and impose \$1 billion in wage and benefits cuts on 28,000 workers."
Business,"Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani is opening an investment bank, Giuliani Capital Advisors LLC. It will be a division of consulting firm Giuliani Partners LLC, according to a statement on Giuliani #39;s Web site."
Business,"The Supreme Court considered Wednesday how much retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans go into debt."
Sci/Tech,(CBS/AP) It #39;s possible you may have looked at a  quot;blog quot; to help make your decision whether re-elect the  quot;incumbent quot; during the recent  quot;electoral quot; process.
Sci/Tech,"After announcing on Wednesday that the Canadian iTunes Music Store had been postponed, Apple Computer Inc. has quietly launched the store."
Sci/Tech,"Imagine our sun snatching an alien planet from another solar system, four billion years ago. A team of scientists, including a Utah physicist, say it #39;s a possibility based on a wild new simulation."
Sports,"In the wake of the uproar over the news that Notre Dame had fired football coach Tyrone Willingham, this headline appeared on the Internet."
Sci/Tech,"The word dozen is similar to the words hundred, thousand and million. On their own, they are nouns, whose plural forms are the same as their singular forms (eg a dozen, two "
Sci/Tech,Google and Microsoft separately plan to introduce on Thursday enhanced information sharing services for Internet users. Microsoft plans for the first time to offer a 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft today released an out-of-cycle security bulletin and patch for a critical hole in Internet Explorer that is already being widely exploited by attackers.
Sci/Tech,"The Apache Software Foundation, which now relies on volunteers to stay in operation, may soon have full-time, paid employees, including an executive director."
World,The government of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was thrown into crisis last night after Israel #39;s parliament rejected the proposed 2005 budget and Sharon 
World,A feared assassination attempt on Serbia #39;s President Boris Tadic was actually a case of  quot;road rage quot; the interior minister has said.
World,The European Union will begin its largest-ever peacekeeping operation on Thursday when it takes over from the Nato mission to Bosnia Hercegovina.
Sci/Tech,IBM announced agreements with two Danish companies on outsourcing deals that together are worth more than \$1 billion over 10 years.
Sci/Tech,Computer Associates will install an SAP ERP system to replace a collection of homegrown accounting systems. Accenture will help with the implementation.
Sci/Tech,"After covering technology for two decades, Computerworld's Sharon Machlis gets a taste of life on the IT side of the house when she joins a committee designing and selecting software for a content management upgrade."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe launched the ""Make Love, Not Spam"" screensaver, which repeatedly requests information from Web sites advertised in spam, reducing the performance of those sites."
Sci/Tech,Gartner researchers believe that as many as 50 of the IT operational jobs in the U.S. could disappear over the next two decades because of coming improvements in data center technologies.
Sci/Tech,Products give business people and programmers a shared language that helps them implement changes quickly.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is investigating a security flaw in the Windows Internet Name Service that could allow an attacker to gain control over systems running the software.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's MSN division will launch a test version of a free Web logging (blogging) service aimed at consumers on Thursday, Microsoft's first foray as a provider of this increasingly popular Internet activity for the mass consumer market."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Wednesday provided a progress report on their interoperability efforts, touting ongoing cooperation on Web services standardization, deployment of Windows on Sun boxes, and other areas."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Wednesday released an update to Internet Explorer (IE) to fix a security flaw that was discovered a month ago and has since been exploited to attack users.
Sci/Tech,"In a move to modernize its venerable line of mainframe-based CICS middleware, IBM on Wednesday introduced an updated version of its CICS Transaction Server that enables corporate IT administrators to extend the product to work better with SOAs (service-oriented architectures) through Web services."
Sci/Tech," Orange SA will offer blind customers a software application designed to make their mobile phones talk to them, as part of a new package of services for the visually impaired that will go on sale in France Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"MCI on Wednesday introduced a new fully managed data protection service based on disk backup designed to help companies with business continuity.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech," With Christmas over and done with, it's time to get a look at what gadgets will be hot for next Christmas."
Business," U.S. blue chips were flat on Monday  after a report showing an unexpected drop in November  construction spending offset a drop in oil prices, while a  brokerage downgrade of Sun Microsystems <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUNW.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUNW.O</A> hurt Nasdaq."
Sports,"Jan Hudec thought he knew what it would be like. Turns out he was wrong -- its even better. Hudec, a Banffite, came out of the darkness that is the 62nd starting position "
Sports,Rashad McCants scored 19 points and Raymond Felton added 18 points as No. 9 North Carolina fought off Indiana 70-63 on Wednesday in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
Sports," The Los Angeles Lakers go for their third straight victory and seventh in nine games this evening, when they battle the listless Chicago Bulls at the United Center."
Sports,On Stephon Marbury: He got into a rhythm and it was a nice zone to be in. His shot looked good and he had good form. He hit big shots and it helped change the game.
Sports,Quite possibly the only NBA player to have a worse start to the season than Ron Artest is Toronto Raptors guard Vince Carter. While Artest is off promoting his R amp;B 
Sports,Eddie Jordan checked out of the hospital yesterday. He ended up there after Washington Wizards trainers examined his swollen left calf on Thanksgiving morning and immediately recommended that the team #39;s head coach see a physician.
Sports,Earnest Shelton scored 24 points and Ronald Steele had a school-record 18 assists to lead No. 22 Alabama to a 114-77 rout of East Tennessee State on Wednesday night.
Sci/Tech,The Tungsten T5 and the Axim X50v provide impressive extras for PDA fans who want more.
Sci/Tech,"In some instances, this privacy software may tell you that you're protected when you aren't."
Sci/Tech,The AutoSketch 9 program supports powerful tools for drafting and other precise drawing.
Sci/Tech,"For low-volume users who don't plan to rely on their scanner to do extensive photo restoration work, Visioneer's Xerox 6400 has lots of appeal."
Sci/Tech,Sonic's latest version of its DVD burning software improves on its predecessor but still trails the latest offerings from Ahead Software and Roxio.
Sci/Tech,"Still in beta form, new browser allows you to view pages as they would appear in IE."
Business,The Australian Democrats has not changed its position on the full sale of Telstra and will continue to oppose any moves by the federal government to sell its remaining 51.8 per cent stake in the telco.
Business,"US Airways (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) goes to court on Thursday to throw out labor contracts and union pension plans to save \$750 million annually and survive past January."
Business,The biggest one-day drop in the price of crude oil in more than three years ignited a rally Wednesday that sent the Dow Jones industrial average up by more than 160 points.
Business,The US Supreme Court wrestled yesterday with a question of interest to millions of Americans mired in debt -- whether tax-deferred Individual 
Sci/Tech,"Vox populi, 2004 style. Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) on Wednesday said it will offer blogging to the online many-headed."
Sci/Tech,DoCoMo and mmO2 said the service in Britain and Ireland would start in the second half of 2005. A similar service will begin in Germany in 2006.
Sci/Tech,"Itagaki shares his thoughts on DOA Ultimate and reveals new info on Dead or Alive 4. December 01, 2004 - Dead or Alive Ultimate shipped in late October, proving itself to truly be among the ultimate fighting games on Xbox."
World,RAMALLAH: The wife of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi said last night she was registering him to run for president to succeed Yasser Arafat.
Business,A Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group-led consortium bought NTL Inc. #39;s antenna towers business in the UK for 1.27 billion pounds (\$2.47 billion).
Business,The world's largest tire maker delays filing annual financial reports -- again.
Sci/Tech,"Late Wednesday, Microsoft announced three updated MSN services that are designed to make email, instant messaging (IM) and online sharing more integrated experiences."
Sci/Tech,"com. Lycos Europe took the fight to the enemy Monday, by launching a screensaver that conducts a group denial-of-service (DoS) attack against sites selling products marketed via spam."
Sci/Tech,"With Nintendo DS sales moving faster than anticipated, some locations have reported sellouts, and Nintendo predicts the initial North American supply will be depleted within days."
Sports,"Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - A top of the table clash between Schalke of the German Bundesliga and Dutch power Feyenoord highlights Matchday 4 of the UEFA Cup group stage."
Sports,"Come Saturday, time to step it up. Coppin State, Ball State, Georgia State, all just bricks in the Kentucky wall. North Carolina is a Heel of a different color."
Sports,"Stephon Marbury made five three-pointers in the second quarter to help put the Knicks ahead for good, and New York received a fourth-quarter boost from Jerome Williams in a 90-82 victory Wednesday night over the Memphis Grizzlies."
Sports,"FULHAM fans would have been singing the late Elvis #39; hit  #39;The wonder of you #39; to their player Elvis Hammond. If not for Frank Lampard spoiling the party, with his dedication to his late grandfather."
Sports,"WASHINGTON Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison led Washington to its fifth victory in six games, a 95-to-68 blowout over New Jersey."
Sports,Earnest Shelton scored 24 points and Ronald Steele had a school-record 18 assists to lead No. 22 Alabama to a 114-77 rout of East Tennessee State on Wednesday night.
Sports,Ohio State matched the record for the most lopsided victory in the women #39;s program when the 11th-ranked Buckeyes defeated Ohio 107-37 Wednesday night.
Business,"Walt Disney, the US media and entertainment group, yesterday announced its first dividend increase in six years following sharply improved earnings."
Sports,"North Carolina would be foolish to let Erskine Bowles disappear into private life. He has far too much to offer the state. Though he would have made a fine US senator, maybe it #39;s just as well that Mr."
Sports,"Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, hangs on to Milwaukee Bucks center Zendon Hamilton (31) while fouling on a dunk in the second half in Boston, Wednesday Dec. 1, 2005."
World,President Bush on Wednesday outlined a second-term foreign policy that would make international cooperation his administration #39;s top priority but put responsibility 
Sports, It #39;s been a very satisfying year for US Davis Cup Captain Pat McEnroe #39;s rapidly evolving team. Andy Roddick has been nails at No.
Business, The dollar sank to a record low against the euro on Thursday and stood near a 12 year low versus the pound after a round of robust U.S. economic data failed to dispel souring sentiment on the U.S. currency.
Business," Japan's Nikkei average rose 1.62 percent by midsession on Thursday as investors, cheered by a jump in U.S. stocks, bought a broad range of shares including those they had avoided recently due partly to doubts about U.S. demand."
Business, The dollar sank to a record low against  the euro on Thursday and stood near a 12 year low versus the  pound after a round of robust U.S. economic data failed to  dispel souring sentiment on the U.S. currency.
Business," Japan's Nikkei average rose 1.62 percent  by midsession on Thursday as investors, cheered by a jump in  U.S. stocks, bought a broad range of shares including those  they had avoided recently due partly to doubts about U.S.  demand."
Business," Dutch electronics firm Philips said on  Wednesday it plans to almost double its research and  development staff in China to 1,300 over the next 2 years,  underscoring the country's growing clout as a technology  center."
Business," Oil prices steadied above  #36;45 a barrel on Thursday, attempting to put a floor under a 7.4 percent tumble after a big increase in U.S. heating oil stocks eased worries of a winter supply squeeze."
Business,"The chief executive officer of Telstra saw his tenure cut short this week amid preparations for the AU\$30 billion sale of the remainder of the telecommunications heavyweight, likely in early 2006."
Business,"While economic policymakers like to chew over weighty issues like current accounts deficits and overnight funds rates, the truth is that the economy rests heavily on everyday "
Business,"Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani may have set aside any immediate Washington aspiration, concentrating instead on Wall Street."
Business,"The US Supreme Court considered yesterday how much retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans go into debt."
Sci/Tech," Hoping to keep more Internet users in its branded universe, Microsoft Corp. has become the latest company to offer blogging to the masses."
Sci/Tech," Google Inc. is improving on the discussions its popular Web site hosts, hoping the upgrades will spur more online banter and make its market leading search engine a richer destination."
Sci/Tech," It's been a few decades since anyone recorded my mile splits as I bounded over hill and dale, immersed in running's intoxicating rhythm."
Sci/Tech," Equipped with a tiny camera, a high tech device that recognizes the white stripes of a pedestrian crosswalk and reads traffic lights could tell a blind person when it's safe to cross the street, researchers say."
World," The European Union's biggest military operation began in Bosnia as the 25 nation bloc takes over peacekeeping duties from NATO, nine years after the end of the bitter inter ethnic war in the Balkan country."
Sci/Tech," The most requested online definition this year was ""blog""  #151; a word not even yet officially in the dictionary, Merriam Webster says."
Sci/Tech,"Nothing is too small or mundane when you attach the name Kennedy to it. Among the items listed in the latest Sotheby #39;s auction of the contents of the Kennedy family homes are a fibreglass kitchen tray, some old suitcases, chipped china and a few tumblers."
Sci/Tech,"For many of us, it seems like a long time since the battle of the bands was waged on the front pages of the media. It started with Napster, an illegal file sharing service that made it possible "
Sci/Tech,"An area of Amazon jungle larger than the US state of New Jersey has been destroyed this year and work on a new highway is mainly to blame, environmental group Friends "
Sci/Tech," U.S. consumer Web spending rose 30 percent on the Monday after Thanksgiving, which is traditionally seen as the start of the online holiday shopping season, comScore Networks said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," After announcing on Wednesday that the Canadian iTunes Music Store had been postponed, Apple Computer Inc. has quietly launched the store. Apple CEO announced the Canadian store would open in November at the iPod event in October that also launched the EU iTunes Music Store, which added Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain to the countries that already had the music store in Europe (United Kingdom, France and Germany)."
Sports,"Now that Notre Dame has fired Tyrone Willingham, that #39;s how many black head coaches there are at America #39;s 117 Division IA universities."
Sports,North Carolina was ready for its test Wednesday night. Rashad McCants and Raymond Felton made sure the Tar Heels passed. McCants scored 19 points and Felton added 18 to lead the No.
Sports," Ernie Els says the longer, toughened up Gary Player Country Club course   venue for the Nedbank Golf Challenge beginning on Thursday   will not yield the low scores seen in the past in Africa #39;s  quot;Major quot;."
Sports,"As the Mets continued waiting for a counterproposal from the three-time Cy Young award winner Pedro Martnez yesterday, it became obvious that they may need more than money to lure him."
World," Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has been handed a six month ban from first class cricket after walking out on a domestic match last week, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said."
Sci/Tech," Opinion: Linux is profoundly shaking up the database market, hopefully to customers' benefit."
World,"The Palestinian political scene is in turmoil today after jailed uprising leader Marwan Barghouti, in a last-minute reversal, entered the race for president to replace Yasser Arafat, challenging the establishment candidate."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Wednesday provided a progress report on their interoperability efforts, touting ongoing cooperation on Web services standardization, deployment of Windows on Sun boxes, and other areas."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. confirmed for MacCentral on Wednesday that the Canadian iTunes Music Store has been delayed. Company representatives declined to comment on a specific timeframe for the store, but said in a statement that it would be very soon."
Sci/Tech," Human activity has raised the risk of more heatwaves like last year's, which gave Europe probably its hottest summer since 1500, scientists said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," An area of Amazon jungle larger than the U.S. state of New Jersey has been destroyed this year and work on a new highway is mainly to blame, environmental group Friends of the Earth and the government said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Air pollution clearly causes immediate damage to the heart, including heart attacks, but its short term effects on asthma and other respiratory symptoms are harder to document, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Washington state's top polluter isn't a pulp mill, a power plant or refinery. It's the newly awakened Mount St. Helens."
Sci/Tech, A proposed change in how the federal government measures water for fish in the Sacramento San Joaquin river delta has environmental groups alarmed and California officials concerned about potential harm to wildlife habitat.
Sci/Tech," Washington state's top polluter isn't a pulp mill, a power plant or refinery. It's the newly awakened Mount St. Helens. Since the volcano began erupting in early October, it has been pumping out 50 to 250 tons a day of sulfur dioxide, the lung stinging gas that causes acid rain and contributes to haze."
World,IOC president Jacques Rogge says the five cities bidding to host the 2012 OIympics must stop 'bickering'.
Sci/Tech,"US President George Bush is visiting Ottawa today, his first stop on a fence-mending tour that takes him to Europe early next year. This is his first official visit to Canada since becoming president four years ago. He skipped Canada in favour of visiting Mexico at the start of his first term in office, and cancelled a state visit to Canada last year, after Canadians got vocal about their opposition to the Iraq conflict.  As CBC News reports, the purpose of this visit may be to smooth relations damaged by the war in Iraq and trade disputes over Canadian beef and softwood lumber. Bush is also expected to ask Martin for a stronger and longer commitment to peacekeeping in Afghanistan and help with organizing elections and rebuilding political institutions in Iraq. CBC News also speculates that Bush may offer a more definitive timetable for reopening the U.S. border to Canada's cattle."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Exclusive</strong> Secure64 to the rescue
Sci/Tech," Eager crowds and stores that opened three  hours early greeted the Japanese launch of Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s  DS video game player on Thursday, the latest entrant in an  increasingly cut throat market."
Sci/Tech," XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=XMSR.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">XMSR.O</A> chief executive officer Hugh Panero on Wednesday said  he expected satellite radio and cellphone services to  converge  within the next five years."
Sci/Tech," The chief executive of Google  Inc. said the Web search company was ""proud"" of its recent  auction style initial public offering, but said he did not know  if it would change the way companies choose to go public in the  future."
Sci/Tech," Walt Disney Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DIS.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DIS.N</A> ESPN  sports television network is launching its own brand of mobile  telephone service in a deal with Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=FON.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">FON.N</A> catering  to sports fans with news and game highlights on a  next generation network, the companies said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Nintendo Co. Ltd.<A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=7974.OS qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">7974.OS</A> sold  500,000 Nintendo DS video game devices during the first week of  sales in U.S. stores for the new handheld featuring two screens  for game playing, the Japanese game maker said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Blockbuster video games and cheap  Internet phone calls are boosting demand for Plantronics'  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=PLT.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">PLT.N</A> headsets, the chief executive of the world's leading  maker of phone headsets said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Cingular Wireless, the largest U.S. wireless phone company, said Wednesday it expects to report a profit and positive cash flow in 2005, one year earlier than planned, following its \$41 billion purchase of AT #38;T Wireless Services Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co. Ltd. sold 500,000 Nintendo DS video game devices during the first week of sales in U.S. stores for the new handheld featuring two screens for game playing, the Japanese game maker said Wednesday."
World, Japan's top mobile operator NTT DoCoMo believes Europe will embrace hi tech telephones and expects a major boost in subscribers on the continent of its i mode Internet service.
Business,An Australian investment fund will spend more than \$3 billion buying into the broadcast operations of UK communications company NTL Incorporated.
Sci/Tech,The company that helped push word-processing and graphical computing into the mainstream wants to do the same thing with weblogs. Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Dutch electronics firm Philips said on Wednesday it plans to almost double its research and development staff in China to 1,300 over the next 2 years, underscoring the country #39;s growing clout as a technology center."
Sports,"  The clock read 4 am Wednesday in their apartment when Illinois guard Dee Brown turned to his roommate, fellow guard Luther Head, and said,  quot;Do you know what #39;s going to happen tomorrow?"
Sports,Kolkata - South Africa were bowled out for 222 after 72 minutes of play on the final day to set a 117-run target for India to win the second and final Test here on Thursday.
Sports,Nate Harris scored 26 points and Spencer Nelson had 14 points and 11 rebounds in Utah State #39;s 71-57 victory over BYU on Wednesday night.
World,"AU PRINCE (AFP)   An intense gun battle broke out just outside Haiti #39;s presidential palace, injuring eight people as US Secretary of State Colin Powell met with interim government leaders, authorities said."
World,"GOMA, Congo - Rwandan President Paul Kagame confirmed late yesterday that his country #39;s troops will begin an operation in pursuit of Rwandan Hutu rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after UN troops spotted about 100 purported Rwandan soldiers "
Sci/Tech,Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan recap of top search engine stories from November 2004.
Sci/Tech,"Press Releases New Back Door To Search Engine Rankings\\Greg Jarboe, President and co-founder of SEO-PR revealed a blockbuster secret back door to top search engine ranking when he presented to a comparitively small share of attendees at WebMasterWorld.com World of Search #7 conference. Jarboe presented a case study of client ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google PageRank is for Entertainment Purposes Only\\This is shocking news, I mean, we all knew PageRank was not something to look at too closely these days, but for Google to come out and say ""The PageRank that is displayed in the Google Toolbar is for entertainment purposes only"", kind of ..."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Anti-Spam ""Make Love Not Spam"" Service Launched\\Lycos has apparently been the target of spam attacks following the release of their anti-spam deny of service campaign. The BlogBloke reports on this new happening in the anti-spam wars ""It's payback time! Lycos Europe is distributing (for free) a screensaver that targets ..."
Sci/Tech,Lycos vigilante attack on spammers has been hit by a vigilante attack. Spammers are suspected.
Sci/Tech,"Trust with hardware vendors for open source systems is becoming a one-way street, where in exchange for support they offer a closed source binary solution with no provision to audit security."
Sci/Tech,"Open your eyes to virtual color proofing. Explore the new pro/color site to learn how you can make your all-digital design workflow truly all digital. You #146;ll also discover what hues color the worlds of leading designers, tools and resources for achieving optimal color and more.  Dec 01"
Sci/Tech,In the last tip you learned how to instantly clean up your desktop using Expos #233;. Did you know that you can use this nifty feature of Mac OS X to clean up the windows within an application? This week #146;s tip shows you how. Dec 01
Sci/Tech,A lone inventor with a colorful past has come up with a way to let you tap into your home TV reception anywhere in the world.
Sci/Tech,Complaints about apartment buildings have found a raucous new outlet as residents turn to online message boards to share gripes and gossip.
Sci/Tech,"The LG.Philips LCD Company plans to spend a record 5.3 trillion won, or \$5.1 billion, to build the world's largest plant for flat-panel sets."
Sci/Tech,An electronic eye that can be fitted to a pair of glasses could help the blind cross roads more safely.
Business,"Nokia and Microsoft both announced new ventures in India on Wednesday, underscoring the country #39;s increasing allure for high-technology companies."
Sci/Tech,"If placing your website within the top search engine results, entering certain keywords in Google, Yahoo, MSN Search, or Alta Vista, has become your daily obsession, stop for a moment and reflect."
Sports," Ray Allen scored a season high 38 points, including nine in overtime, and the Seattle SuperSonics overcame Carlos Boozer's career high 36 point performance for a 129 119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night."
Sports,"Urban Meyer is standing in what looks like an indoor football practice facility, I am assuming, somewhere on the campus of The University of Utah."
Sports,"Factbox on leg spinner Anil Kumble, who took his 434th test wicket to equal Kapil Dev #39;s India record in the second test against South Africa on Thursday."
Sports, Elton Brown had 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 24 Virginia to a 48 44 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night.
World,"Like many organisations, the United Nations sometimes goes for clunky jargon and lowest common denominators when addressing important questions."
Business,  Crude futures closed under  $46 a barrel Wednesday for the first time since late September and heating oil and unleaded gasoline prices dropped more than 6 percent following an across the board climb in US petroleum inventories.
Business,"The ouster of the president of California #39;s public pension fund has raised questions about whether pension funds, endowments and other big activist investors will be able to keep wielding influence in corporate governance campaigns."
Sports,"Seeing as how so many members of the NCAA Tournament selection committee are just good people, given how much they #39;ll have to squeeze into a single weekend next March, I thought it might be nice to take a little work off their hands."
Sports,"It was shaping up to be another mundane evening in the back-to-back life of an NBA team. The Knicks, pushed to the limit by the lowly Hawks in Atlanta on Tuesday, clearly were going through the motions early on against Memphis last night at the Garden."
Sports,"Elton Brand scored 27 points, Bobby Simmons added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers barely held on to beat the short-handed Indiana Pacers 88-76 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory."
Sports," Playing in its first ever Big Ten/ACC Challenge game at Assembly Hall, the Indiana Hoosiers put up a fight, but fell on the short end, 70 63, to No."
Business,"""Everyone's nervous,"" Acting Undersecretary of Defense Michael W. Wynne warned in a confidential e-mail to Air Force Secretary James G. Roche on July 8, 2003."
Business,Three House Financial Services subcommittee chairmen yesterday called on Fannie Mae to answer allegations  that the company failed to blow the whistle on a mortgage fraud scam and accepted \$6.5 million that it knew had been swindled from a government agency.
Business, A Senate commission studying Maryland's medical malpractice crisis gave some ground yesterday on legal changes sought by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) and endorsed the creation of a state fund that would subsidize doctors' insurance costs for the next four years.
Business,Superintendent cites parental pressure to compete with Fairfax in proposed 17 percent budget increase.
Business," RICHMOND, Dec. 1 -- The coalition of Virginia interest groups that helped push through a \$1.5 billion tax increase this year received a blunt message Wednesday from Gov. Mark R. Warner and senior Republican legislators who control the purse strings: Don't expect the same gift twice."
Business," Inspiration is an unruly beast. One day in late 2002, advertising copywriter Jason Hoff and his writing partner Jeff Candido were noodling with some concepts for a new tourism-promotion campaign for their client, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. There was, decidedly, not much inspiration."
Business,"China is planning to extend official policies clamping down on credit into 2005, to try to keep the economy from boiling over."
Business,"Buying takes off after the price of crude falls to \$45.49, giving S amp;P and Nasdaq one of their best days. By Michael J. Martinez / Associated Press."
Sci/Tech,A new portable service will allow people to transfer shows recorded by TiVo to PCs or laptops and take them on the road. But don't try sending programs over the web.
Sci/Tech,"CAROLINE KENNEDY is staging the ultimate yard-sale. She is clearing out paintings, furniture, horseriding gear and a mysterious photograph of a nude woman by a swimming pool from the attics and cupboards of several family homes."
Sci/Tech,"Crossing the road may soon be as straightforward -- and safe -- for blind and visually impaired people as it is for someone with good eyesight, thanks to a new device that acts as an  quot;electronic eye."
Sports,"Calm and composed as ever, Tyrone Willingham addressed his dismissal at Notre Dame on Wednesday. Willingham, fired as the school #39;s head football coach after three years on the job, didn #39;t lash out at his former employer."
Sports,"EVANSTON, Ill. Northwestern tied the game with less than two-and-a-half minutes left, but lost to Number 24 Virginia 48-to-44 tonight."
Sports,"Rashad McCants produced 19 points Wednesday night to help No. 11 North Carolina outbattle Indiana, 70-63, for its fifth straight win."
Sci/Tech,The automated life used to be the exclusive realm of the rich. Now home automation is coming to a subdivision near you. By Tom Vanderbilt from Wired magazine.
Sports,Master batsman Jacques Kallis #39;s ability to keep India at bay on Thursday seems likely to decide South Africa #39;s fate in the second test - and the series.
Sports,"Calcutta, India - South Africa #39;s Shaun Pollock became only the fifth player in Test history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on the fifth day of the second and final Test against India on Thursday."
World,"Following an apparent attempt on his life, Serbia #39;s President Boris Tadic said yesterday that no threats would prevent him from  quot;pursuing the mission of establishing democracy in the country quot;."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  unveiled on Wednesday a new set of Web based services allowing users of its MSN service to publish and track each other's blogs, or online journals."
Sci/Tech," IBM  plans to unveil on Thursday a group of partners to promote its Power computer chips in a range of electronics, seeking to bring the community minded innovation of Linux software to hardware."
World," Reeling from a parliamentary defeat,  Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon prepared Thursday to open  coalition talks to save his shattered government and avoid  early elections that could stall his Gaza withdrawal plan."
World,It looks likely that Ukraine will hold a new election as it awaits a supreme court verdict on electoral fraud.
World,"Sweden's Supreme Court rules the killer of politician Anna Lindh will serve life in jail, not in psychiatric care."
World,"Beach Boys star Brian Wilson is honoured by the US Recording Academy, the body which awards the Grammys."
World,A businessman is sentenced to one year in jail in Japan for making a pirated film available on the internet.
World,"  A year ago, nonproliferation officials were jubilantly hailing the triumph of diplomacy in reining in Iran's alleged nuclear weapons ambitions. But many now fear that efforts to negotiate with Tehran have descended into a perilous diplomatic quagmire."
World,"MAPUTO, Mozambique -- Mozambique's poor, many carrying small children, trudged along narrow dirt roads in oppressive heat yesterday to pick a replacement for the president who has ruled this downtrodden African country for the past 18 years."
World,"  President Ghazi al Yawer of Iraq, an influential Sunni Muslim, threw his support yesterday behind holding the Jan. 30 election on time despite insurgent threats he said have paralyzed voter registration in some Sunni areas."
Business,Concern over falling profit margins at Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. grew on Thursday as the company said it was spending more on handset marketing and a top broker issued a sell #39; #39; rating on its stock for the first time in years.
Business,"Financial experts combed records Thursday at China Aviation Oil, the Singapore-listed jet fuel supplier that this week sought court protection from creditors after admitting crushing losses from speculative trading."
Business,"CABLE firm NTL has agreed to sell its broadcast infrastructure business to a consortium led by Australia #39;s Macquarie Bank in a deal worth 1.27bn, and could return the money to shareholders through a special dividend."
Business,"Sean Harrigan was ousted from his post as president of the \$177 billion California Public Employees #39; Retirement System. In a 3 to 2 vote in San Francisco, the California state Personnel Board pulled Harrigan "
Business,ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL) could emerge as the favored partner of Russian gas firm Gazpromneft in the latter #39;s bid for the assets of the beleaguered Russian oil giant Yukos.
Business,"Rocky Mountain vacation resorts said their advance ski season sales are up from a year ago, while Texas retailers reported a recent run on high-definition televisions."
Business,The nation #39;s two largest automakers said Wednesday they will reduce production in the first quarter of 2005 after reporting weak November sales.
Business,"The biggest drop in oil prices in three years lit a fire under stocks yesterday, boosting the markets near their 2004 highs. Crude plummeted \$3.64 to \$45.49 a barrel after the government reported "
Business,"Listen up sports fans, ESPN #39;s about to bring its news, stats, scores, and video - to cell phones. The Disney-owned cable TV powerhouse has inked a deal with Sprint to launch the first ESPN-branded cell phone."
Business,"The one-time federal prosecutor, who in the 1980s went after crooked deal-makers at investment banks, is starting one of his own. Dubbed Giuliani Capital Advisors Llc, the Times Square "
Sci/Tech,Check out those electromagnetic dampers! A user's guide to the five coolest bridges on earth. By David Goldenberg from Wired magazine.
Sci/Tech,"Several devices on the market will help you find a Wi-Fi network, but the same price doesn't mean the same performance. Product review by Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,Parents who lost a son to cancer have built a website using their own funds to help other patients make sense of complicated treatment information. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,Please buy my international lost and stolen database
Sci/Tech,"The sun may have captured millions of asteroids from another planetary system during an encounter more than 4 billion years ago, astronomers report today."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co., the world #39;s biggest maker of hand-held game machines, said US sales of its DS hand-held console were faster than anticipated #39; #39; in the first week."
Sci/Tech,"Apple missed its own deadline by a day or two, but nonetheless Canadians yesterday will awake today to find their local iTunes Music Store up and running."
Sci/Tech,"Taking an intentionally cautious tone, Microsoft and Sun executives said Wednesday that the first eight months of their 10-year partnership have yielded small, but significant progress."
Sci/Tech,This week Microsoft launched nearly 80 lawsuits against resellers it claims were distributing used or fake certificates of authenticity.
Sci/Tech,"mile runway, favorable weather and a central location make Salina the best place for the Global Flyer #39;s early January record attempt, participants say."
Sci/Tech,Four consumer electronics companies are moving into production of a new 64-bit chip for non-PC devices in a bid to address the next generation of broadband services piped into the home.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has been dropped from a \$3.6m contract in China because the government broke strict procurement rules, designed to give national firms an edge in securing software deals."
Sci/Tech,Consumer group Which? warns against buying 3G handsets in the UK due to a limited network.
Sports,"They were not supposed to be in direct competition, but Robin van Persie and Kieran Richardson spent much of the night niggling at each other in the kind of spat that has "
Sports,"There are few athletes as sure of their ability as Bode Miller. Now that nobody in the world is as fast as Miller -ot after three World Cup races, anyway "
Sports,Martin Jol today blamed Fredi Kanoute for costing Tottenham their best chance of silverware this season. The striker conceded a penalty with an extraordinary handball during 
Sports,Illinois #39; lead peaks at 32 points as it extends home streak to 35 victories over nonconference opponents. The Atlantic Coast Conference has won its five previous challenges with the Big Ten by an aggregate 27-17 record.
Sports,"Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash and Quentin Richardson each scored 21 points, and the host Phoenix Suns -- off to their best start in 24 years -- won their ninth in a row with a 120-101 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night."
World,President Museveni says talks with rebels should only take place outside Uganda after a unilateral ceasefire ends.
Sci/Tech,"Korean mobile maker Samsung says it expects profits to grow in 2005, but brokers warn that harsh competition could mean narrower margins."
World,"Diplomats from several countries have expressed support for the United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, after a call for his resignation over the UN role in the Iraq Oil-for-Food programme."
World,Israeli PM Ariel Sharon #39;s coalition faces possible collapse over a vote likely to force him to remake his government or call elections that would imperil his Gaza withdrawal plan.
World,"France #39;s opposition Socialist Party voted in favor of the European Union #39;s new constitution, party leaders said Thursday, boosting the chances of success for a national referendum and drawing jubilant praise from pro-EU forces across the continent."
World,"Iran has agreed to a plan by the UN #39;s atomic agency, saying it will halt uranium enrichment work. But the world must remain vigilant about that nation #39;s plans."
World," Doubts over the fate of British aid worker Margaret Hassan, kidnapped in Iraq in October, increased on Wednesday after a newspaper reported that her dental records did not match a mutilated body believed to be hers."
World,Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano said on Thursday he was happy to quit as Mozambique #39;s leader and hoped to be remembered for securing peace and rapid economic growth in the once war-torn country.
Business,"In the hours before Bradford C. Bleidt's life unraveled, he attempted to tie up all his loose ends. In neat stacks of paper, topped with handwritten notes, he gave authorities a roadmap of his years of deceit. And in a tape to his wife, he tried to make sense of why their marriage had become so troubled."
Business,"A tiny Pennsylvania telecommunications company is raising the hackles of giants Verizon Wireless and Cingular Wireless LLC, offering consumers unlimited cellphone calls for a \$10 monthly premium by exploiting the carriers' unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling plans."
Business,"Most of the nation's charities are attempting to raise additional funds by selling the names of donors to marketing organizations or swapping mailing lists with other nonprofits, a charity watchdog group said yesterday."
World,"The price of crude oil falls by more than a dollar in New York, as mild weather in northern US states eases demand for heating oil."
Business,"Faster, Pussycat! Buy! Buy! That's a play on the title of one of schlockmeister Russ Meyer's most famous movies, ''Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! quot; But it might as well be the generic title for any number of Christmas retail stories pouring into the nation's newspapers, magazines, and television news shows at this time of year."
Business,"Sean Harrigan, a longtime union official and one of the nation's most outspoken advocates for corporate governance reform, was ousted yesterday from his post as president of the \$177 billion California Public Employees Retirement System."
Sci/Tech," Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s DS video game player  saw strong sales on its debut in Japan on Thursday, kicking off  what is expected to be a fierce fight with rival Sony Corp.'s  Playstation Portable."
Business,"The US economy is gaining momentum, bolstered by home building, shipping, and even the beleaguered manufacturing sector, the Federal Reserve said yesterday in a newly upbeat assessment."
Business,"How's this for thinking outside the box: a cafe with jammies-clad servers pouring cereal day and night, topping it off with everything from fruit to malted milk balls, and serving it in  quot;bowls quot; resembling takeout Chinese containers."
Business,"Raytheon Co. said it plans to increase its dividend and repurchase \$700 million in shares. The Waltham-based aerospace and defense giant increased its annual dividend 10 percent to 88 cents a share from 80 cents, starting with the first quarter of 2005. Raytheon said its board also authorized \$700 million in share repurchases, which it expects to complete over 18 ..."
Business,TAP Pharmaceutical Products has agreed to pay \$150 million to consumers and private insurers to settle claims they overpaid for its drug Lupron because the company artificially inflated the price.
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> plans to unveil on  Thursday a group of partners to promote its Power computer  chips in a range of electronics, seeking to bring the  community minded innovation of Linux software to hardware."
Business,Genzyme Corp.'s not-yet-completed \$1 billion acquisition of Ilex Oncology Inc. appeared to pay off yesterday when an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration recommended the agency approve Ilex's experimental cancer treatment for children with certain types of leukemia.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> unveiled on  Wednesday a new set of Web based services allowing users of its  MSN service to publish and track each other's blogs, or online  journals."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> said on  Thursday it will begin shipping a low cost version of its  Windows XP operating system to three Asian countries and Russia  within weeks, tapping developing markets as growth slows  elsewhere."
Sports,"Celtics coach Doc Rivers said  quot;there really was no issue, quot; downplaying a heated exchange with Paul Pierce late in the fourth quarter. Pierce said nothing, atypically avoiding reporters after Boston defeated Milwaukee, 101-100, last night at the FleetCenter."
Sports,"When Bode Miller sped down the Lake Louise course 14/100ths of a second faster than Hermann Maier last Sunday, it was a race for the record books. Not only had the Franconia, N.H., resident beaten Austria's famous ace and won on a course where he always has had trouble, but he also became the first male ..."
Sports,"To ante up, or not to ante up? That would appear to be the question for the Red Sox as they make an attempt to re-sign Pedro Martinez."
Sports,"On his first day back under center with the first-team offense, Chad Pennington went for it all."
Sports,"There may have been times this season when you wondered if Mark Blount really was worth all the fuss, not to mention the \$38 million. Sunday night (6 points, 4 rebounds, 4 fouls, 18 minutes) might have been one of those times. Last night was not."
Sci/Tech,"SI International Inc. announced plans Wednesday to purchase for \$30 million in cash a Columbia company that specializes in technology work for defense intelligence agencies.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,"Roger Powell Jr. scored 19 points, Dee Brown and Luther Head added 16 each, and No. 5 Illinois made No. 1 Wake Forest look more like a nonconference patsy in a 91-73 rout last night at Champaign, Ill."
Sports,"Toledo (8-3) vs. Miami (ohio) When, where: Tonight, 7:30, at Ford Field, Detroit. TV: ESPN."
Sports,"It is called, appropriately,  quot;the silly season. quot; You'd be hard pressed to look at what's been going on in the world of pro golf and not break into a smile. Silly stuff, indeed."
Sports,"Put on the hard hats, get the electricity flowing, and prepare to watch two games that have been works in progress for a while."
Business," European shares opened higher on Thursday, encouraged by Wall Street's powerful performance overnight on the back of a slump in oil prices, while Swiss Life  rose after posting solid growth in premium income."
Sports,Austria's Olympic champion Fritz Strobl upstaged teammate Hermann Maier and American Bode Miller in yesterday's second training session for this week's men's World Cup downhill race.
Sports,"As I was having a romp with my 8-month-old grandson the other day, simultaneously being head-butted, drooled upon, and having tiny but sure-grip fingers working to rip out my eyeball, I had the sudden thought that in another winter -- oh, maybe two -- with any luck at all I'll have a hand in starting another little boy in a ..."
Business, The dollar sank to a record low against  the euro and fell to its lowest level since January 2000 on the  yen on Thursday as the market tested how far Japan and Europe  would tolerate yen and euro gains on dollar weakness.
Sports,"Two men were banned from events at The Palace for what the Detroit Pistons say is their involvement in last month's NBA brawl. John Green and Charlie Haddad were sent letters informing them of the ban, which also includes events at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Pistons spokesman Matt Dobek said yesterday. The Clarkston site ..."
Business," United Parcel Service Inc. said on  Thursday it will pay  $100 million to take over most of the  international express delivery operations of its Chinese  partner, Sinotrans."
Business," Concern over falling profit margins at  Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. grew on Thursday as the company  said it was spending more on handset marketing and a top broker  issued a ""sell"" rating on its stock for the first time in  years."
Business,"Fading hopes for intervention by European and Japanese central banks depress the dollar to new lows against the euro, yen and pound."
Sci/Tech,"Although U.S. based shopping search and product comparison services receive the lion's share of traffic, other services are emerging throughout the world that serve specific regions and countries with more localized information."
Business,"The dollar dropped to a new record in European morning trading against the euro, which rose to \$1.3379 despite the threat of international intervention to stop the US curreny #39;s slide."
Business,Concern over falling profit margins at Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. grew on Thursday as the company said it was spending more on handset marketing and a top broker issued a  quot;sell quot; rating on its stock for the first time in years.
Business,"TELSTRA #39;S board, not the Federal Government, would decide who would replace Ziggy Switkowski as its new chief executive, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
Business, The Commerce Department on Tuesday upheld a preliminary decision that Chinese and Vietnamese companies are dumping shrimp on the US market below cost.
Sports," MADRAS, India (Reuters) - Germany's Rainer Schuettler  became the first seeded casualty at the \$400,000 Chennai Open  on Monday, knocked out by unfancied Frenchman Olivier Patience  in the first round."
Business,the largest single-day decline in more than three years -- after the US government reported large increases in the 
Business,"US express mail operator United Parcel Service Inc. will take direct control of a large share of its joint venture operations in China next year, the company said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"SPRINGFIELD, Mass. The most asked for definition on Merriam-Webster #39;s Web site is for a word that #39;s not even in the dictionary."
Sports,Sir Alex Fergusons request for the Football Association to look at Robin van Persies alleged elbow at Kieran Richardson is set to be denied.
Sports,There has been much talk over the past 36 hours about how Notre Dame and its football program are now no different from any number of other college football  #39;factories #39; littering the landscape.
Sports,"Suns managing owner Robert Sarver keeps finding out just how much Suns Chairman Jerry Colangelo knows about basketball. Before the season, when Phoenix was a borderline playoff team at best to many, Colangelo "
Sports,"four hours earlier, Danny Fortson was bickering his way toward a couple of technical fouls and an ejection, which he admitted cost his team a victory."
Sports, PERTH (Reuters) - Marat Safin paid the price for his  later-than-scheduled arrival at the Hopman Cup as top seeds  Russia suffered a shock defeat to Germany in their opening  match on Monday.
Business," Australia #39;s Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group (MCG.AU), which is bidding in a consortium for NTL Inc."
World,"The UN Security Council is to meet behind closed doors today on the crisis threatening to reawaken central Africas devastating six nation war in Congo, Africas third-largest nation."
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (02/12/04) - The body of a Western woman found in Falluja was not that of Margaret Hassan, the director of CARE in Iraq who was abducted in mid-October and believed to have been executed a month later, the British Foreign Office said "
World,"The fighting in Fallujah, and daily terrorist attacks by Saddam loyalists and Islamist extremists, paint a grim picture of today #39;s Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"The Sun may have captured thousands or even millions of asteroids from another planetary system during an encounter more than four billion years ago, astronomers are reporting."
Sci/Tech,In a new review of cold fusion - the claim that energy can be generated by running electrical current through water - the Department of Energy released a report on Wednesday that says the evidence remains inconclusive.
Sci/Tech,A corridor of the wild through the high country of North America - Yellowstone to Yukon - is becoming a reality.
Sci/Tech,Dr. Isidore S. Edelman was a versatile scientist and administrator who directed and helped found the Columbia Genome Center at Columbia University.
Sci/Tech,"In another consolidation in the hot-again business of Internet advertising, Web video specialist Viewpoint has agreed to buy Unicast Communications."
Sci/Tech,"In a victory for Verizon Communications, a law will make it harder for cities to build Internet networks that compete with major telecommunications providers."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday he would seek a coalition with Shimon Peres's Labor Party and pledged to press ahead with a planned Gaza pullout.
World, Residents of flood hit Philippine towns scrambled to higher ground Thursday as the most powerful typhoon this year threatened to cause more destruction after floods and landslides killed up to 600 people.
World," Germany's unemployment rate rose to 10.3 percent in November as the country's economy continued to plod along with near zero growth, the government said."
Sports, So much of the Green Bay Packers' season has been predicated on fixing what went wrong on their infamous fourth and 26 failure in Philadelphia.
Sports," With music blaring in the suddenly upbeat Cleveland locker room, Browns defensive end Kenard Lang and other players called coach Butch Davis' resignation a welcome change."
Sports," New York Yankees slugger Jason Giambi injected himself with human growth hormone in 2003 and also used steroids for at least three seasons, according to his grand jury testimony reviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle."
World," The tides of mud carved a random trail of destruction through Philippine towns, robbing already impoverished residents of children, houses and hope."
World, A Sydney businessman brought a landmark case against Qantas and British Airways claiming compensation for deep vein thrombosis he developed on board a flight and which led to a stroke.
World," Lame duck Gov. Gary Locke may not be limping off into the sunset. If the slugfest between Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Christine Gregoire doesn't produce a new governor by the scheduled Jan. 12 inauguration, Locke may have to stick around."
World, Residents of flood hit  Philippine towns scrambled to higher ground Thursday as the  most powerful typhoon this year threatened to cause more  destruction after floods and landslides killed up to 600  people.
World, Heavy rains and apparent low turnout  cast a shadow over Thursday's second day of Mozambican  elections for a successor to veteran President Joaquim  Chissano.
World," Guerrillas fired a mortar barrage into  central Baghdad Thursday, killing at least one Iraqi and  wounding 11, police at the scene of the blasts said."
World,MP George Galloway wins libel case against the Telegraph over claims he took money from Saddam Hussein.
Business,Unemployment in Germany rises for the tenth straight month as growth remains sluggish despite a revival in domestic demand.
Business," Russia #39;s economy minister German Gref is trying to halt plans for the Gazprom monopoly to bid for the main production unit of embattled Yukos, but is unlikely to succeed, analysts said."
Business,"Britain #39;s largest cable company, NTL, is to sell its network of communication masts and towers in a deal worth almost 1.3bn, it was announced today."
Business,A coalition of US retailers including Liz Claiborne and JC Penney filed a lawsuit Wednesday to block the Commerce Department from imposing curbs on imports of textiles and clothing from China.
Sci/Tech,"IBM this week pitched its Power processor family as a de facto standard for consumer electronics, cars, communications kit and computers by launching a consortium to promote the platform to Far Eastern manufacturers."
Sports,Alex Ferguson has urged the FA to punish Arsenal #39;s Robin van Persie for throwing an elbow during last night #39;s Carling Cup quarter-final.
Sports,"  Despite voting to play in the Insight Bowl, the Notre Dame football players didn #39;t mask their shock and outrage over the sudden firing of coach Tyrone Willingham after only three seasons."
Sports,"When Kobe Bryant scored 9 consecutive points early in the fourth quarter, it looked as though the Bulls had no hope of beating the Lakers on Wednesday night."
Sports,"After a game about as artful as a dime-store novel, Virginia coach Pete Gillen turned to literature to express the trying time his No."
Sports,"It #39;s always a festive time of year at Sun City when the Nedbank Golf Challenge gets underway, and defending champion Sergio Garcia, always an enthusiastic participant in South Africa #39;s premier golf tournament, joined the spirit of proceedings with a "
World," The former chief executive of Sonera and five other people were charged Monday with gross violation of Finland's communications secrecy laws, following an investigation into the telecommunications company."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says he will seek a governing coalition with Shimon Peres #39;s Labour Party and pledged to press ahead with a planned Gaza pullout.
World,What was first believed to be an assassination attempt against President Boris Tadic of Serbia on Tuesday night was actually a case of road rage by a driver 
World,"The European Union is beginning its biggest ever military operation when it takes over peacekeeping duties in Bosnia from NATO. Some 7,000 soldiers from more than 30 countries, including non-EU states Canada "
World,"A political agreement in Northern Ireland could be reached by the middle of next week, the leader of the moderate Alliance Party has said."
World," Inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog would like to visit a secret military site in Iran that an exile group said was a nuclear weapons site, but they lack the legal authority to go there, U.N. diplomats told Reuters."
World," The dollar tumbled to new all time lows against the euro, a 12 year nadir against sterling and a near five year trough against the yen, buckling under the weight of the US twin deficits."
World," Israel will not launch attacks or raids against Palestinians if the situation remains calm and it is not provoked, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday."
World," Financial experts combed through records Thursday at China Aviation Oil, the jet fuel supplier that sought court protection from creditors this week after admitting losses of US #36;550 million (euro414 million) from speculative trading."
World, An Australian led consortium said it would buy the broadcast business of communications and entertainment group ntl Inc for 1.27 billion pounds.
Business," Oil prices tumbled to an 11 week low  below  $45 a barrel on Thursday, deepening a dramatic slide  after an increase in U.S. heating oil stocks eased worries of a  winter supply squeeze."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  said Thursday he opposed peace talks with Syria while it  continued to host Palestinian militant groups in Damascus.
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  said Thursday he would seek a governing coalition with Shimon  Peres's Labor Party and pledged to press ahead with a planned  Gaza pullout.
World," Inspectors from the U.N. nuclear  watchdog would like to visit a secret military site in Iran  that an exile group said was a nuclear weapons site, but they  lack the legal authority to go there, U.N. diplomats told  Reuters."
Business,"Sean Harrigan was ousted as president of the \$177 billion California Public Employees #39; Retirement System (Calpers). In a 3-2 vote in San Francisco, the California state personnel board pulled Harrigan from Calpers where he had served for five years."
Business,AS the Pacific Northwest debates the Bush administration #39;s recent proposal to count hatchery fish alongside wild fish in applying the Endangered Species Act - and its new plan to cut 
Sci/Tech,"Apples popular iTunes music service, for use with Apples insanely popular iPod music player, will not be today as planned. Company officials are stressing it will be available very soon though "
Sci/Tech,"UK technology that will safely guide a spacecraft to Saturns largest moon is being adapted to land aeroplanes, help emergency services reach accidents quickly and improve safety on our roads."
Sports,India relied on their spin trumpcard Harbhajan Singh #39;s guiles to clinch their first home series win in two years with a facile eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the second cricket Test here today.
Sports,North Carolina was ready for its test Wednesday night. Rashad McCants and Raymond Felton made sure the Tar Heels passed. McCants scored 19 points and Felton added 18 to lead the No.
Sports,  The Cavaliers #39; re match against the Phoenix Suns was similar to the previous meeting last month. That #39;s when the Cavs fell behind by 19 but rallied and won in overtime.
World,"Former Labour MP George Galloway has won his libel action against the Telegraph and won 150,000 in damages. He is also expected to get his costs - the court case is estimated to have cost around 1m."
World,"France #39;s pro-European Socialists are jubilant after a party referendum on the EU constitution produced a solid majority for the treaty, boosting its chances to win approval in a national plebiscite next year."
Sports," SAN FRANCISCO (Sports Network) - According to a report, New  York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi claimed in his grand  jury testimony that he took a human growth hormone in 2003 and  also used steroids for at least three seasons."
Sports," CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Sports Network) - Roger Powell Jr. scored  19 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead fifth-ranked  Illinois to a lopsided 91-73 win over No. 1 Wake Forest in the  ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall."
World," After President Bush won re election, many political observers expected MoveOn.org to move into retreat. The sentiment surrounding the liberal online powerhouse was neatly summed up by the satire publication The Onion in its spoof headline: ""MoveOn CurlsUp InCorner."""
Sports," Facing a battalion of sturdy  Spanish baseliners and a partisan, vocal crowd, the United  States will rely on team spirit as it fights for the Davis Cup  this weekend."
World," Florida's Governor Jeb Bush asked the US Supreme Court to intervene to keep a comatose woman alive, over the wishes of her husband, who wants to disconnect the feeding tube that has sustained her for 14 years."
Business,"DETROIT Despite a crop of new car models and a generous supply of rebates, sales fell for Ford Motor and General Motors in November."
Business,"Two years ago in his Pre-Budget Report, Gordon Brown bit the bullet and admitted that he had got his borrowing forecasts badly wrong, revising them sharply higher."
Business,"Samsung Electronics, Asias largest technology firm with a market cap of \$67 billion, outstripped Motorola ousting the American company from the No."
Business,"Cingular Wireless, the nation #39;s largest wireless carrier following the company #39;s merger with AT amp;T Wireless, said Wednesday that it has completed integration activities ahead of schedule and now expects merger-related cost savings to exceed prior estimates "
Business,Communications giant Telstra Corp announced yesterday that its chief executive Ziggy Switkowski would step down early as Australia #39;s largest corporation prepared for its full privatization.
Business,"MOSCOW Directors at Gazprom, the world #39;s biggest natural gas company, are united and ready to vote on a proposed bid for Yukos #39;s main production unit, Yuganskneftegaz, officials at the gas company said on Thursday, as the company seeks to create an oil "
Business,"GREECE fiddled its way into the European single currency and should not have been allowed to join, according to the European Commission and other members of the euro."
Business,"The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose 25,000 last week to 349,000, a government report showed on Thursday, with some analysts citing the US Thanksgiving holiday as distorting the data."
Business,"Grocer says sales rose 15, helped by acquisitions, puts full-year earnings at low end of forecast. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Albertsons Inc."
Business,"Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. on Thursday said comparable domestic store revenue rose 2.8 percent in November, surpassing analysts #39; expectations for a decline of 0.3 percent."
Business,"SHANGHAI United Parcel Service, the world #39;s biggest express courier, said Thursday that it would pay \$100 million to take direct control of its operations in China as it expands to compete with FedEx and other rivals in the fastest-growing market for "
World, A new Ukrainian poll of some sort  looked increasingly likely as parliament and the Supreme Court  pressed ahead on Thursday with efforts to resolve a national  crisis over a disputed presidential election.
World," Fugitive al Qaeda leader Osama bin  Laden once invited Indonesian preacher Abu Bakar Bashir to live  in Afghanistan, a young militant jailed over the bombing of a  Jakarta hotel told the cleric's terrorism trial on Thursday."
World," The U.N. mission in Congo said on  Wednesday it had spotted 100 soldiers, thought to be Rwandan,  in the east of the vast Central African country but Kigali  declined to say whether its troops had crossed the border."
World," The United States called on Taliban  guerrillas to lay down their arms Thursday, saying Afghans had  voted against violence and those who gave up their insurgency  would not be punished unless they were guilty of major crimes."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Ten candidates will run in  the Palestinian Authority's presidential election to replace  Yasser Arafat, officials said on Thursday after finalizing the  list of contenders for the Jan. 9 race."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s MSN division has launched a test version of a free blogging service aimed at consumers, its first attempt to provide this popular activity for the mass consumer market."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc., whose iTunes Web sites make up world #39;s largest online music store, said it opened a version of the service for Canadian customers."
Sci/Tech,"The Sun may have captured thousands or even millions of asteroids from another planetary system during an encounter more than four billion years ago, astronomers are reporting today."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has released an update to Internet Explorer to fix a security flaw that was discovered a month ago and has since been exploited to attack users.
Sci/Tech,The seven lawsuits were filed on Wednesday in Washington State Superior Court in King County against John Doe defendants who have yet to be identified.
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are poised to flesh out the details of the historic truce they signed earlier this year, ending years of bitter sniping between the two technology giants."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has formed an industry consortium, called Power.org, to open up the process of building Power processors. Power.org is intended to give IBM #39;s partners better access to the Power technology so that they "
Sci/Tech,"ATI Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ATYT)(TSX:ATY), the global leader in PC graphics, has broadened its offerings for PC gamers and extended its performance lead with the introduction of a family of powerful new graphics processors."
Sci/Tech,Webmasters that stick to the old ways and focus entirely on Google are missing out on a lot of search traffic these days if they are not also well ranked by Yahoo and MSN.
Sports,"The worst kept secret in Scottish football was revealed on Thursday when Walter Smith was named as the new national manager. From the moment Berti Vogts #39; miserable tenure in charge of Scotland ended, the former "
Sports,THE Football Association today rebuffed Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s call for action to be taken against Arsenal forward Robin van Persie over his alleged attempt to elbow Kieran Richardson during Manchester United #39;s League Cup quarter-final victory at Old Trafford 
Sports,A statement on the IAAF website said the governing body #39;s Doping Review Board had conducted an extensive three-month inquiry and had concluded that evidence exists that the three committed doping violations.
Sports,"With the completion of the week #39;s halved downhill training runs on Wednesday (Tuesday #39;s run was canceled due to too much snow), the four-races-in-four-days men #39;s World Cup stop at Beaver Creek will officially commence today with the super-G at 11 am The "
Sports,"Notre Dame officials will meet with Utah coach Urban Meyer on Thursday, a source with knowledge of the discussions told the New York Times."
Sports,"CHAMPAIGN -- ESPN #39;s Jay Bilas said Deron Williams, the Big Ten #39;s Preseason Player of the Year, wouldn #39;t rank in the top 10 in the ACC."
Sports,"In SUN CITY item, please read in second para... quot;with a \$1.2 million first prize etc etc... quot; instead of... quot;with a \$2 million first prize... quot; (correcting first prize). By Craig Ray. SUN CITY, South Africa, Dec "
Sci/Tech,"Blogs Have Overtaken 8 Million Americans, 57 Are Male\\After being pounded in the blogging stakes by rampant female blogging last year, men have flocked back to the blogosphere in increasing numbers, safe in the knowledge that once more, the Pew Internet and American Life Project would restore what many of ..."
Sports,"UNITED STATES - (PRESS RELEASE) -- There were no Powerball jackpot winners Saturday but 649,059 players across the nation won a total of more than \$4.4 million in prizes in America #39;s Game."
Sports,"Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington made it through a full practice Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month as he seeks to return from a rotator cuff injury."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will seek to bring Labor and other parties into his government to avoid early elections after dismissing a coalition partner who voted against the budget.
World,"MP George Galloway has won a libel battle and damages totalling 150,000 against the Daily Telegraph over claims he accepted money from Saddam Husseins #39;s government."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti_U.N. peacekeeping forces circled Haitis capital Thursday, a day after sporadic violence marred US Secretary of State Colin Powells visit."
World,Rwanda has denied it has pushed troops into Democratic Republic of Congo hours after UN peacekeepers said they had compelling evidence that some had entered the vast country.
World,"A mortar barrage hammered the heavily fortified Green Zone and elsewhere in central Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least one person and underscoring the vulnerability of even Iraq #39;s best-protected areas ahead of national elections."
World,"I ran now has backed off from a demand that had stalled an agreement worked out by France, Britain and Germany to freeze all of Iran #39;s uranium processing activities."
World,Sri Lanka #39;s army has closed off entry points to areas controlled by Tamil Tiger rebels for the first day since a 2002 ceasefire after Red Cross officials said they feared for their safety amid sporadic violence.
World,The UN Security Council is set for emergency talks to discuss the incursion of Rwandan troops in eastern DR Congo.
World,A Chilean court strips former ruler Augusto Pinochet of his immunity over the murder of his predecessor as army chief.
World,A screensaver targeting spam-related websites appears to have been too successful.
World,"One of Kenya's most powerful politicians under President Moi, Nicholas Biwott, is denied entry to the US."
Business,The European Commission said it would sue Greece for submitting incaccurate deficit figures before joining the euro zone in 2001.
Business," Major U.S. retailers reported modest gains in November sales on Thursday, as discounting lured customers, but high energy prices and nagging concerns about a soggy job market kept buying in check."
Business," The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose 25,000 last week to 349,000, a government report showed on Thursday, with some analysts citing the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday as distorting the data."
Business," The nation's retailers had a disappointing start to the holiday season, reporting sluggish sales for November as a much hoped for surge in Thanksgiving weekend business failed to materialize."
Business," Major U.S. retailers reported modest  gains in November sales on Thursday, as discounting lured  customers, but high energy prices and nagging concerns about a  soggy job market kept buying in check."
Business," The number of Americans filing new  claims for jobless benefits rose 25,000 last week to 349,000, a  government report showed on Thursday, with some analysts citing  the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday as distorting the data."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday,  with investors taking a breather after Wednesday's rally amid  lackluster monthly sales figures from retailers and  higher than expected jobless claims."
Business," European Central Bank President  Jean Claude Trichet kept up his anti inflation rhetoric on  Thursday, warning of short term risks to the inflation outlook  even as growth prospects are deteriorating."
Business," The dollar slipped against the euro on  Thursday after European Central Bank President Jean Claude  Trichet reiterated that recent moves in currency markets were  unwelcome, but did not use strong enough rhetoric to deter the  euro from strengthening, currency traders said."
Business," Booming orders for new military  aircraft boosted overall orders to U.S. factories by 0.5  percent to a seasonally adjusted  $371.51 billion in October,  the government reported on Thursday, though demand was flat  when defense was excluded."
Business,"If you had to ask what ""Qualia"" is, you probably weren't supposed to know about it."
Business,"The European Central Bank keeps the cost of borrowing unchanged at 2 for the 18th straight month, despite the risk posed by the soaring euro."
Business,"Gordon Brown outlines to MPs plans to freeze fuel duty, minimise Council Tax rises and boost childcare."
Sci/Tech,The Seattle Post-Intelligencer and other papers this morning ran a story stating that blog was the most common word visitors to Merriam Webster #39;s online site sought a definition for throughout 2004.
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://www.vnunet.com/news/1159817"">Microsoft releases critical Explorer patch</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>VNUNet.com</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,Lycos Europe took a bold step by starting the  #39;Make love not spam #39; project. They can publicly backfiere some of the biggest spammers of the world.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) is fighting to hold onto a multi-million dollar deal with the municipal government of Beijing. On Nov. 17, Microsoft beat domestic software developers to snag a \$3.6 million, three "
Business,"Having an always-on, fast net connection is changing the way Britons use the internet, research suggests."
Sports, Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were charged by track and field #39;s world governing body Thursday for missing a series of mandatory drug tests.
Sports,"European Tour Members Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Lee Westwood share the lead with Australian Stuart Appleby after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa."
Sports,"GIVE professional golfers a sunny day with no wind, combine that with receptive greens and you have a recipe for low scores. Such were the conditions that greeted the players at Coolum for the PGA Championship "
Sports,SOUTH Australian cricket will send an SOS to batting legends Steve Waugh and Barry Richards after the Redbacks #39; capitulation for 29 against New South Wales at the SCG yesterday.
Sports,"Santa Clara, CA -- Doron Perkins scored a game-high 18 points to lead the Santa Clara Broncos to a 73-60 victory over the San Jose State Spartans in a non-league affair."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Published reports out of New York indicate the Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks have halted trade talks involving five-time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson."
Sci/Tech,New chip will cut the time required to transfer content onto those devices.
World,"The European Union began its biggest-ever military operation today, formally taking over Natos peacekeeping mission in Bosnia with 7,000 troops."
World,Mortars crashed Thursday into the heavily-guarded Green Zone in central Baghdad where government headquarters and Western embassies are located.
World,A jailed Islamic militant testifying in the Jakarta terrorism trial of Abu Bakar Bashir says the Muslim cleric was once invited by Osama bin Laden to live in Afghanistan.
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday that he wouldn #39;t recommend to open negotiations with Syria when terror groups are operating there, Jerusalem Post reported."
Business,"The removal of the president of California #39;s largest public pension fund has raised questions about whether pension funds, endowments and other big activist investors can keep wielding clout in corporate governance campaigns."
Business,"Alltel Corp. on Tuesday said it has completed its \$144 million summer deal with US Cellular and TDS Telecom, only days after announcing it plans to acquire wireless properties "
Business," Air China Ltd. (0753.HK), the mainland #39;s largest commercial airline, Thursday said the China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp."
Business,Cable firm NTL today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its broadcast business for 1.27bn. A consortium led by Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group and other third 
Business,"Christmas came early for some retailers: While Wal-Mart Stores (nyse: WMT - news - people ) and Limited Brands (nyse: LTD - news - people ) were having a slow start to the holidays, Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co."
Business,"Here #39;s a great way to better manage your finances in 2005: Get a free copy of your credit report. Beginning in March, Illinois residents will be entitled to one free credit report from each of the three major "
Sports," According to a report, New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi claimed in his grand jury testimony that he took a human growth hormone in 2003 and also used steroids for at least three seasons."
Sports," Walter Smith was hired Thursday as the national soccer coach of Scotland, which failed to qualify for the Euro 2004 championship and stands little chance of making it to the 2006 World Cup."
Sports, American Mardy Fish will play Spain's Carlos Moya on Friday in the opening singles match of the Davis Cup final.
Sci/Tech,"IBM's personal computer business racked up \$965 million in losses between Jan. 1, 2001, and June 30, 2004, the company said last week in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, detailing the planned sale of the business to China's Lenovo Group."
Sports,You can tear up Keith Jackson #39;s invitation to your friendly local Friends of the Fighting Irish pub. News of Tyrone Willingham #39;s ouster after three years at Notre Dame barely had hit the airwaves Tuesday when  quot;Mr.
Business, Treasuries trimmed early losses on  Monday as evidence of sluggish hiring by U.S. manufacturers   suggested little need for the Federal Reserve to be more  aggressive in hiking interest rates.
World,"Thousands of civilians were on Thursday fleeing clashes near the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo town of Goma between Rwandan Hutu rebels and unidentified opponents, a senior UN official told AFP."
World,"Iran may be hiding equipment bought by its military that could be used to make nuclear-weapons-grade uranium despite its recent agreement to freeze all such programs and place them under UN supervision, diplomats said Thursday."
Business,SINGAPORE: The career of a fast-rising Chinese expatriate businessman once listed among Asia #39;s future leaders has been brought to a halt after his Singapore-based firm lost 550 million US dollars (RM2.09 billion) speculating in the volatile oil market.
Sci/Tech,"The folks at Merriam-Webster (publishers of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary) have released their Top Ten list for 2004. Topping the list is the word  quot;blog, quot; which most of us know all about from firsthand experience."
Sci/Tech,A plan to bump up the bandwidth bills of spammers seems to be getting out of control. Earlier this week Lycos Europe released a screensaver that bombards spam websites with data to try to increase the cost of running such sites.
World,"Friday 3 December marks the twentieth anniversary of the world #39;s worst industrial accident in Bhopal, India. Nearly 3,000 people died after a gas leak at a chemical factory owned by the US company Union Carbide."
Sports,Florent Sinama Pongolle converted two penalties to send Liverpool into the semi-finals of the Carling Cup. The striker had ensured a shootout with his 117th-minute penalty and then decided 
Sports,"During the NHL work stoppage in 1994, Doug Wilson worked for the players #39; association and was intimately involved in the process of getting a new deal."
Business,"The Finnish company sold approximately 51 million handsets in the third quarter, or 30.9 per cent of sales worldwide, after falling below 30 per cent for the last two quarters."
Business,Shares in Telstra rose slightly following the news chief executive Ziggy Switkowski would step down - but the focus remains on who will step up to take the job.
Business,"United Parcel Service Inc. said on Thursday it will pay \$100 million to take over most of the international express delivery operations of its Chinese partner, Sinotrans."
Business,"Pathmark Stores Inc. (PTMK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the Northeast grocery chain beset by falling sales and increased competition, on Thursday reported a wider quarterly loss "
Sci/Tech,"THE spammed can now hit back at the spammers with new software from Lycos called Make Love, Not Spam. The software sits on your PC and when the machine is not in use, it generates traffic on the sites of known "
Sports,Manchester Uniteds Phil Neville is determined to tough it out at Old Trafford and win back a regular place in the team. The 27-year-old made only his fifth start of the season when he captained the side 
Sports,Liverpool may have battled back from the brink of defeat to book a League Cup semi-final berth but a penalty shoot-out win against Tottenham did nothing to alter manager Rafael Benitez #39;s view of a competition his club have won a record seven times.
Sports,"South Bend, IN (Sports Network) - Tyrone Willingham admitted he was surprised at his sudden firing as Notre Dame head coach, but at a news conference Wednesday took blame for the Irish #39;s shortcomings in his three seasons."
Sports,"The assassin has done it again, equaled the great all-rounder Kapil #39;s record of 434 wickets. It doesn #39;t get better than that!"
Sports,"CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Sports Network) - Roger Powell Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead fifth-ranked Illinois to a lopsided 91-73 win over No."
World,"Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Thursday that Mahmoud Abbas would probably win the upcoming Palestinian presidential elections, Egyptian television reported."
World,"Thousands of civilians are fleeing clashes between Rwandan Hutu rebels and unidentified opponents near the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) town of Goma, a senior UN official says."
World,Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe called for unity on Thursday amid rare public jostling within his ruling ZANU-PF party over who will eventually succeed the controversial 80-year-old leader.
Business,Collapsed jet fuel supplier China Aviation Oil launches a rescue plan after running up \$550m in trading losses.
Business,"US retail titan Wal-Mart has reported an 8.7 increase in total company sales for November. The company said sales for the four weeks to 26 November were US\$23.5bn, compared to \$21.7bn in the corresponding period of the previous year."
World," Inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog would like to visit a military complex in Iran that an exile group said housed a nuclear weapons site, but they lack the legal authority to go there, U.N. diplomats said."
Sports," Notre Dame has contacted Utah coach Urban Meyer about its coaching vacancy and was to meet with him Thursday, The New York Times reported."
World," Fugitive al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden once invited Indonesian preacher Abu Bakar Bashir to live in Afghanistan, a young militant jailed over the bombing of a Jakarta hotel told the cleric's terrorism trial on Thursday."
Sports, Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown returned from an off season foot injury in Washington's 95 68 rout of New Jersey Wednesday night.
World," The Inter American Court of Human Rights has upheld the conviction of an American woman imprisoned in Peru for terrorist collaboration with Marxist guerrillas, President Alejandro Toledo confirmed Thursday."
World, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Vice President Azarias Ruberwa accused neighbouring Rwanda of deploying troops in the eastern DRC to flush out Hutu rebels and demanded their withdrawal.
Sci/Tech," Prison officials are no longer allowing Missouri's most violent criminals to have access to video games with titles like ""Hitman: Contracts."""
Sci/Tech,Microsoft announced today that it has filed seven lawsuits against spammers who failed to label their junk mail as sexually explicit - in contravention of the US #39;s CAN-SPAM law.
Sports,"After waiting an entire summer for the snow to fall and Beaver Creek to finally open, skiers from around the planet are coming to check out the Birds of Prey World Cup action Dec. 1 - 5. Although everyones "
Sports,Liverpools Carling Cup hero Florent Sinama-Pongolle has urged manager Rafael Benitez to stick with the youngsters for next months semi-final against Watford after the Reds rookies sent Tottenham crashing last night.
Sports,"Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh took seven crucial wickets to guide India to an 8-wicket win over South Africa today in Kolkata. With the first Test having ended in a draw, India won the Test series 1-0."
Sci/Tech," The new Band Aid charity single will be sold on Apple's popular iTunes online music service, with the company subsidizing the retail cost of the track."
Sci/Tech," Clarion Corp. is the latest aftermarket automobile entertainment system manufacturer to step up to the plate with iPod support. The company announced Thursday plans to unveil a new in dash DVD player/monitor for automobiles that will feature full iPod integration. Clarion also announced plans to introduce a new CD receiver with similar capabilities. Both new products will debut at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada in January."
Sci/Tech," The city of Philadelphia has reached an agreement with Verizon Communications Inc. that will let the municipal government deploy a citywide Wi Fi network, but a carrier backed bill that would let incumbent carriers block such projects has been signed into law by Pennsylvania's governor."
Sci/Tech, Final version is expected this month; software will compete with Outlook express.
World,"The Daily Telegraph applied  quot;spin quot; to its presentation of documents alleging that the ex-Labour MP George Galloway was in the pay of Saddam Hussein and its coverage went beyond mere reporting, a high court judge ruled today."
World, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe ruled out any regime change in this southern African country as his ruling ZANU PF party held a congress to renew the party #39;s leadership.
Sci/Tech," Users should install the critical fix as soon as possible, software giant says."
Sci/Tech," When IBM gave a sneak peek at its new Cell microprocessor this week, it was short on specifics about what it calls a supercomputer on a chip. But details are leaking out thanks to a recent patent awarded to IBM and Big Blue's own disclosures for an upcoming conference."
Sci/Tech," A study of a 2003 heatwave in Europe may give Pacific islanders and environmentalists new ammunition for legal cases blaming the United States for global warming, advocates said on Thursday."
World," A high level panel called for sweeping reform of the United Nations in the wake of bitter divisions over the U.S. led war in Iraq, with proposals to expand the Security Council and to give the powerful body clear guidelines for authorizing preventive military attacks."
World,"Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sharply criticized the Ukrainian opposition's proposal to hold a repeat of the nation's disputed presidential runoff, telling Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma that a revote ""would yield nothing."""
World,"  Sean Harrigan was ousted from his post as president of the \$177 billion California Public Employees' Retirement System. In a 3 to 2 vote in San Francisco, the California state Personnel Board pulled Harrigan from Calpers, where he had served for five years. Elected as Calpers board president in February 2003, Harrigan is a longtime union official and an advocate for corporate governance reform. He persuaded institutional investors to withhold votes for Walt Disney's Michael D. Eisner as board chairman, and he led a drive to withhold votes for Safeway chief executive Steven A. Burd while the union was on strike against the company. Ron Alvarado will succeed Harrigan beginning Jan. 1, a board spokeswoman said."
World," A ""serious incident"" has occurred between soldiers from the Sudanese army and members of a commission, led by Chad, monitoring a ceasefire in Sudan's Darfur region, corroborating sources said."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> Readers debate how we lost our way
Sci/Tech,Welsh language campaigners welcome Microsoft's move to run Windows XP and Office 2003 in Welsh.
Sci/Tech," More than half of Europe's Internet  surfers now have a high speed broadband connection at home,  which has helped to push the number of Web users in Europe  through the 100 million mark, a survey found on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is throwing its hat into the blogosphere, a move seen as another attempt to catch competitor Google in the services-and-search race and an effort to woo more customers to its Internet services. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"For the millions of  people who cannot afford high-speed Internet access, some local officials think they've hit on the answer: Build government-owned networks to provide service at rates below what big telecommunications companies charge."
Sci/Tech,"founder of game producer WildTangent Inc. is a booming bear of a man who clobbers you with one grand pronouncement after another. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size="" 2"" color=""#666666""><B> Leslie Walker</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> By Jennifer Tan</p><p> SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday itwill begin shipping a low-cost version of its Windows XPoperating system to three Asian countries and Russia byearly-2005, tapping developing markets as growth slowselsewhere.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. is improving on the discussions its popular Web site hosts, hoping the upgrades will spur more online banter and make its market-leading search engine a richer destination."
Sci/Tech,"The most requested online definition this year was ""blog"" - a word not even yet officially in the dictionary, Merriam-Webster says."
Sci/Tech,"It's been a few decades since anyone recorded my mile splits as I bounded over hill and dale, immersed in running's intoxicating rhythm."
Sci/Tech,Chancellor Gordon Brown announces a long-term plan for investment in science education and hi-tech industry.
Sci/Tech,UK farming must embrace new ideas and scientific developments to survive the next few decades.
Sci/Tech,"A way of 'tricking' eggs to divide without being fertilised may aid stem cell and IVF research, say scientists."
Business,"The European Central Bank left interest rates untouched Thursday, with bank president Jean-Claude Trichet saying Europe #39;s modest recovery remains on track but will slow next year due to high oil prices."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday vice chairman James Hance will retire at the end of January 2005."
Business,The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it expects to resume formal loan talks with Argentina following the completion of the country #39;s delayed debt exchange deal with private creditors.
Sci/Tech,"A new free new tool lets people easily set up personal journals, often called blogs, on the World Wide Web. MSN Spaces, which debuts in test form Thursday, is aimed at home users who want to share things such "
Sports, Liverpool may have battled back from the brink of defeat to book a League Cup semi final berth but a penalty shoot out win against Tottenham did nothing to alter manager Rafael Benitez #39;s view of a competition his club have won a record 
World,"Peru recently made a decision that appears destined to result in the equivalent of a global  quot;no smoking quot; sign, a development that spells yet more trouble for tobacco companies."
World,Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has called for unity in his ruling party amid deep splits and jostling over the succession of power.
Sci/Tech,"Managers with outdated notions about controlling workers are misusing technology to monitor and micromanage employees, according to a new report."
World, Ukraine's outgoing President Leonid Kuchma accused the opposition Saturday of reneging on compromise agreements and called for quick foreign mediation of his nation's post election political crisis.
Sci/Tech,Dell has won a large global contract from Dutch electronics giant Koninklijke Philips Electronicsto provide hardware and managed desktop services.
Sci/Tech,"Engineers at NEC have developed a processor for cellular telephones that includes three ARM processor cores in a single chip, a moved aimed at improving the multimedia capabilities of cell phones."
Sci/Tech,"  Search engine provider Google opened a research and development center at its Tokyo offices this week, the company said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The city of Philadelphia has reached an agreement with Verizon Communications that will let the municipal government deploy a citywide Wi-Fi network, but a carrier-backed bill that would let incumbent carriers block such projects has been signed into law by Pennsylvania's governor."
Sci/Tech,Final version is expected this month; software will compete with Outlook express.
Sci/Tech,Agreement with Verizon will allow deployment of a citywide wireless network.
Sci/Tech,Chip maker wants you to know about the benefits of a wireless network.
Sci/Tech,"Users should install the critical fix as soon as possible, software giant says."
Sci/Tech,"Google Groups Launched Out of Beta\\Google today launched Google Groups out of beta testing on the 'Groups' link of the Google home page at www.google.com. This enhanced product enables users to create, manage, search and browse web-based groups, as well as subscribe to and track favorite groups. Building on the ..."
Sci/Tech,Fans of open-source programming and multiplayer gaming explore ways to bring the concept of the metaverse -- an infinitely expandable virtual world -- closer to fruition. By Daniel Terdiman.
Sci/Tech,"The holidays may mean food and decorating to some, but for the geek crowd, they're just another excuse to buy gadgets. Here's a collection of cool ones. By Xeni Jardin."
Sci/Tech,"World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer game, so you should expect some dying, but Blizzard has managed to make even that pleasant. Game review by Lore Sjberg."
Sci/Tech,"Internet consultant Mary Hodder spends most of her life online. She has gone almost entirely digital. It may not be long before you do, too. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"Coming soon to a phone near you: spam, scams and viruses galore. Your text messages, address book and calls could be up for grabs. By Annalee Newitz from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,Questions about the effectiveness and long-term safety of a testosterone patch designed to boost a woman's sex drive has federal regulators wondering whether to approve the product at all.
Business,"Sean Harrigan, president of Calpers, California #39;s largest public pension fund, was removed on Wednesday. The California Public Employees Retirement System, or Calpers, manages \$178 billion of retirement money."
Business,British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said Thursday the government had hit its economic target set for 2004. Delivering his pre-budget report to the House of Commons 
Business,"Booming orders for new military aircraft boosted overall orders to US factories by 0.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted \$371.51 billion in October, the Commerce Department "
Business,"Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the country #39;s fourth-largest bank, said fourth-quarter profit fell 14 percent after the lender took a provision for legal costs related to Enron Corp."
World, Miss World contestants united in defending the pageant's relevance and angrily denied it degraded women.
Sci/Tech,"BRASILIA, Brazil - Nearly 9,000 square miles of the Amazon have been destroyed this year, the government said on Wednesday, while an environmental group blamed work on a new highway as the chief reason."
Sci/Tech,The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has approved a wireless standard that will expand international Wi-Fi roaming to Japan.
Sports,  The English FA will not take any action against Arsenal #39;s young striker Robin van Persie for aiming an elbow at Manchester United #39;s Kieren Richardson during Wednesday #39;s League Cup quarterfinal at Old Trafford.
Sports,"Utah Head Coach Urban Meyer hollers to his team during the first half of a game against Utah State in this Sept. 18, 2004 file photo in Logan, Utah."
Sports," The Milwaukee Bucks continued to struggle on Wednesday, as they dropped a 101 100 decision to the Boston Celtics at the FleetCenter."
Sports,The Green Bay Packers return to the site of one of their most bitter defeats on Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles. The Packers still have the memory of last season #39;s divisional play-off loss to 
World,"A mortar barrage hammered the heavily fortified Green Zone and elsewhere in central Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least one person and underscoring the vulnerability "
World, It is an old trick    and one that has been used by Congolese musicians and soccer players in the past    but it still angered many back home.
World," Vice President Dick Cheney will lead the US delegation to Afghan President Hamid Karzai's December 7 inauguration, the White House announced."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Ontario's highest court has ordered a new trial for Robert Baltovich, convicted on circumstantial evidence 12 years ago in the murder of his girlfriend."
World, The ACLU wants access to law enforcement files that it believes will shed light on how government anti terrorism task forces have been monitoring human rights groups and individuals.
World,"Ten Palestinians are listed for a January poll to succeed Yasser Arafat, including a leader jailed for life by Israel."
World,"Nine people are detained after access is denied to a Saudi court trying three reformists, witnesses say."
Business,"(Detroit-AP) Dec. 2, 2004 - The nation #39;s two largest automakers are reporting weak November sales and announcing plans to reduce production."
Business,"Opposition parties that currently control the senate have repeatedly blocked moves to fully privatize Telstra, saying they fear it will lead to poor phone and Internet services in Australia #39;s vast outback, where maintaining telecommunications "
Business, CIBC reported Thursday its quarterly profit fell by 14 per cent due to a  $300 million charge related to litigation over loans to American energy trading firm Enron.
Sci/Tech,"com December 2, 2004, 7:58 AM PT. Apple Computer launched on Thursday a version of its iTunes online music service in Canada. The company said its Canadian site will offer the same features "
Sports,"SUN CITY, South Africa -- Australia #39;s Stuart Appleby bogeyed the final two holes to slip back to a four-way tie for the lead after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Thursday."
World,A European Union force has taken over peacekeeping in Bosnia from NATO for an operation seen as a test of the EU #39;s military aspirations and credibility.
Business,"Crude futures sold off sharply for a second day in row Thursday, falling below \$44 a barrel, as traders focused on rising fuel supplies and the lack of cold weather. The drop to two-month lows triggered an additional wave of technical and speculative selling, traders said."
Business, The New York Times on Thursday lowered its fourth quarter earnings outlook on softer than expected advertising revenue and set plans to expense employee stock options.
Business,"Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the country #39;s fourth-largest bank, said fourth-quarter profit fell 14 percent as the lender took a provision for legal costs related to Enron Corp."
Business,"American Airlines is offering incentives for employees to leave the world #39;s largest carrier voluntarily in order to lessen the blow in its proposed lay-off of 1,100 workers in the coming months, a spokeswoman said on Thursday."
Business,"As someone who first made a name for himself by stretching the racketeering laws to go after investment bankers, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided the allure of the silly "
Business,"No wonder the lines have been so darn long. (You obviously don #39;t want to know me in the morning!) Citing, among other things, the popularity of its holiday offerings, Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) delivered home-run same-store sales in November."
Business,Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. said on Thursday a trial of its experimental drug for Crohn #39;s disease did not work in a late stage clinical trial.
Business,"Orders to US factories were far stronger in October than analysts expected, but almost all of the gain came from greater demand for military aircraft."
Sci/Tech,"Jim Melonas wants you to forget the dozen passwords you use to log in to your employer's computer systems and applications, your online banking account and your e-mail, and concentrate on remembering that attractive face in the top right corner."
Sports, Oakland Raiders running back Tyrone Wheatley is expected to miss this week's game against Kansas City with an injured left hamstring.
Sci/Tech," Philadelphia will be able to go ahead with plans to set up a city wide wireless, high speed Internet network, but other Pennsylvania cities might not get that chance under a new state law."
Sports,The Football Association won #39;t take disciplinary action against Arsenal striker Robin van Persie for throwing an elbow at Manchester United #39;s Kieren Richardson in a Carling Cup game.
Sports,A MOMENT of lunacy four minutes from the end of extra-time from Frederic Kanoute cost Tottenham a place in the Carling Cup semi-final as Liverpool #39;s reserves stole the most unlikely of victories at White Hart Lane.
Sports,"CBC SPORTS ONLINE- - The National Hockey League Players #39; Association extended an olive branch to commissioner Gary Bettman on Thursday, inviting the league back to the negotiating table so it can examine a new proposal from the union."
World, A series of torchlight rallies and vigils were held after darkness fell on this central Indian city as victims and activists jointly commemorated a night of horror 20 years ago when lethal gas leaked from a pesticide plant and killed thousands.
Sports,Ricky Williams rejects a deal that would have allowed him to serve a four-game suspension this season and return to the NFL next year.
Sports,Limited running for Franck and Giancarlo at Jerez on a wet day in Spain.
Business,"SEOUL, Dec. 2 Asia Pulse - South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics Co. (KSE:005930) on Thursday introduced the world #39;s first camera phone with a 1.5-gigabyte hard disk drive that can store as many as 1,000 photos."
Business,"Crude futures sold off sharply for a second day in row Thursday, falling below \$44 a barrel, as traders focused on rising fuel supplies and the lack of cold weather."
Business,WASHINGTON: American clothing retailers and importers sued on Wednesday to prevent the Bush administration from slapping emergency restrictions on imports from China at the request of the domestic textile industry.
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1 US retailer, on Thursday posted weak November sales and gave its lowest monthly forecast in 19 months for December as high oil prices crimp core lower income consumers #39; spending."
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages rose in the latest week as an improving economy stoked fears of inflation, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business," The union representing United Airlines #39; flight attendants mailed strike authorisation ballots to 21,000 members, in preparation for a showdown with the carrier over proposed pay cuts."
Business,"Treasury chief Gordon Brown said Thursday that the British economy will continue to grow strongly in 2004 and that the government will meet key targets on public borrowing, bettering the expectations of many economic forecasters."
Business,"Bank of America Corp., the third-largest bank in the United States, said Thursday that vice chairman James H. Hance, Jr., will retire at the end of January 2005 after nearly 18 years with the company."
Business,"Media giant Viacom Inc. said Thursday that it is buying a Sacramento, Calif., CBS affiliate from Sinclair Broadcast Group for \$285 million."
Business,"The European Union #39;s new trade chief has called for a fresh push to end acrimonious trade spats between Europe and the United States, arguing that strengthened transatlantic ties would spur economic growth."
Business,"I, too, am disappointed in Target #39;s decision not to allow the Salvation Army to use their facilities this holiday season. Yes, I believe that Target has the right to allow or not allow organizations to solicit on their property."
Sports,The NHL accepts an invitation from the players' association to return to the negotiating table in an effort to end the lockout that began nearly three months ago.
Sports,"Mike Fratello was hired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday as a replacement for Hubie Brown, who unexpectedly retired last week for health reasons."
Sports,IOC president Jacques Rogge plans to tell the five cities bidding for the 2012 Summer Olympics to stop sniping at each other and concentrate on their own campaigns.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft filed the seven lawsuits in Washington State Superior Court in King County against unidentified  quot;John Doe quot; defendants.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s MSN (Quote, Chart) launched a blogging tool that ties in with its home media technology plays. Called MSN Spaces, the beta is part of an update to MSN #39;s suite of communication services."
Sci/Tech,"Although Canadians had to wait awhile to get access to the iTunes Music Store, they are getting a comparative bargain. Apple Computer, which opened the virtual doors on the Canadian store late Wednesday, is "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Wednesday held a progress report on work being done pursuant to their April 2004 agreement to collaborate on interoperability.
Sci/Tech,"Wide adoption of the latest Explorer patch may be hindered because it requires more effort than the typical Windows update.  quot;This one #39;s going to take a little more effort, quot; said Ken Dunham of iDefense."
Sci/Tech,The anti-spam action pioneered by Lycos and its  #39;make love not spam #39; campaign has been all-too successful and could make the company vulnerable to legal attack.
Sci/Tech,NTT DoCoMo has launched its i-mode cell phone service in Britain and Ireland through a deal with British company mm02. DoCoMo believes it eventually could gain 60 million users in Europe alone as the Internet service gains acceptance.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 01, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - TOKYO -- The group supporting the HD-DVD optical disc format for high-definition video has received a boost in its battle against the rival Blu-ray Disc format with pledges of support from a number of Hollywood "
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation has unveiled the most complete preview version yet of its stand-alone e-mail application. The release comes only weeks after the launch of its Firefox browser version 1.0, and is part "
Sci/Tech,"The auction house Sotheby #39;s said that it would sell contents from the Kennedy house in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, and from other family homes in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Virginia."
Sci/Tech,"Google has unveiled the second version of Google Groups, which is designed to make it easier to follow online chat groups. Enhanced tools allow fast searches of the company #39;s Usenet database of online forums, which it bought in 2001."
Sci/Tech,"More than half of Europe #39;s Internet surfers now have a high-speed broadband connection at home, which has helped to push the number of Web users in Europe through the 100 million mark, a survey found on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The competition in the PC Graphic Cards market just got hotter. ATI has good news for the computer gamers. They have released five new cards aimed at advanced gamers.
Sci/Tech,"Russia #39;s Federal Space Agency and the US #39;s NASA have approved the crew of the next mission to the international space station, an agency spokesman said Tuesday."
Sports,"Arsenal #39;s Dutch winger Robin van Persie will not face any further action after his tussle with Manchester United #39;s Kieran Richardson in Wednesday #39;s League Cup tie, the Football Association said."
Sports,The NHLPA invited the league to the meeting in a letter sent Thursday to commissioner Gary Bettman.  quot;The letter also confirms that the NHLPA is working on a new proposal which it believes should provide the 
Sports,"Sun City, South Africa (Sports Network) - Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, the No. 3 and 4 players in the world, posted rounds of two-under-par 70 on Thursday to grab a share of the lead after one round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge."
Sports,Red Bull Racing will launch their 2005 Formula One car at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain on February 7. The Austrian energy drink brand bought the British-based Jaguar team from 
Sports,"The five cities bidding to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games should heed the advice of Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), when he meets with the candidate cities Friday morning."
Sports,"Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Mike Fratello returned to the NBA coaching ranks Thursday when the Memphis Grizzlies selected the former Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers coach as their new head coach."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning headlines the AFC Players of the Month for November."
Business,"TOKYO, DEC 2: Nissan Motor Co chief executive Carlos Ghosn said on Thursday he saw a risk that the companys vehicle output in Japan could be reduced by 15,000 units in March due to a shortage of steel."
Business,"eBookers, one of Europe #39;s leading travel website is up for grabs. Cendant, the world #39;s largest travel group, is expected to announce a deal to buy the internet travel site at \$145 mn or more."
Sports,It hasn #39;t taken Miami and Virginia Tech long to start reaping the benefits of membership in the conference. BLACKSBURG -- It #39;s hard to overlook the irony.
Sci/Tech,"The General Services Administration plans to charge a one-time fee of \$2,500 for vendors and the public to receive a direct, continuous Web feed from the new Federal Procurement Data System."
World,"Posted December 2, 2004 - President Bush said he is looking forward to a full accounting and disclosure of the facts about the allegations of corruption surrounding the United Nations oil-for-food program."
World,The European Union has formally taken over peacekeeping duties in Bosnia-Herzegovina from NATO. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and NATO head Jaap de Hoop 
World,"Europe #39;s new constitution got a thumbs-up from French Socialists, according to voting results announced Thursday. Some 59 percent of Socialist supporters favored the new charter "
World,"<p></p><p> By Robin Emmott</p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - American Lori Berenson faces 11 moreyears behind bars in Peru after the Americas' top human rightscourt upheld her 20-year sentence on terrorism charges,President Alejandro Toledo said on Thursday.</p>"
World,"The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has upheld the conviction of an American woman imprisoned in Peru for terrorist collaboration with Marxist guerrillas, President Alejandro Toledo confirmed Thursday."
Business,"A woman is elected to the board of a major Saudi bank, becoming the first female in the kingdom to occupy such a position."
Sci/Tech,"colonist writes  quot;Russian space officials unveiled a full-scale model of the Kliper spaceship. If funding is provided, Kliper will replace the Soyuz space capsule as Russia #39;s human space vehicle."
Business,"Nissan Motor Co. #39;s chief executive said Thursday that the Japanese automaker was hurt more than its rivals by the recent steel shortage, and that production is expected to fall short by 15,000 vehicles in March next year."
Sci/Tech,"Four companies were chosen to compete for work to be assigned under a five-year, \$209 million contract to provide information technology, management and intelligence support services to the Army Intelligence and Security Command."
World,"More than 1,000 people have been killed or are missing after mudslides and flash floods devastated three coastal towns in the eastern Philippines, a military spokesman said Thursday."
World,"Iran may be hiding equipment from the UN nuclear watchdog agency, foiling efforts to police a freeze of all programs that Tehran could use to make nuclear weapons, diplomats said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"In not-too-secret online forums, Wesley Snipes' latest movie, ""Blade: Trinity,"" is the subject of intense discussion and evaluation. But unlike typical movie fan sites, the chatter from visitors to Web sites like VCDQuality.com doesn't key on the vampire film's plot, acting or bloody visual effects. Instead, computer users dish out praise or criticism on the caliber of video and sound achieved by online groups whose sole mission is to make available unauthorized copies of Hollywood films within a day or two of a movie's debut, if not before."
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday it filed charges against three former executives of retailer Kmart Holdings (KMRT) in a \$24 million accounting fraud case.
Business,Chancellor Gordon Brown today set out his vision of a family friendly welfare state as he put extra help for working parents at the heart of his annual Pre-Budget Report.
Business,"Before any law has been passed, carmakers are putting on stability control systems. They like their buyers alive. Rollovers are the safety curse of sport utility vehicles."
Sci/Tech,"Readership of online journals known as blogs grew significantly in 2004, driven by increased awareness of them during the presidential campaign and other major news events, according to a study released Sunday."
Sports,"NHLPA Senior Director Ted Saskin had a lot of issues to address on Thursday as he participated in a lockout edition off TSN #39;s Off The Record with player agent Gord Kirke, sports business writer Lou Schizas and NHL on TSN analyst Brian Burke."
Sports,Four men accused of distributing steroids to top athletes in the Balco case are challenging the evidence against them. Defense lawyers claim federal agents illegally searched the Balco lab in Burlingame.
Sci/Tech,"and a half years after Congress passed the most sweeping corporate reforms since the Great Depression, trade groups are maneuvering to revise them, arguing that they are too expensive, too time consuming and too much trouble for small businesses."
Sports,"PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Top 10-performances in Ryder Cup years, major championships and tournament victories will earn more points toward one of the 10 automatic qualifying spots for the 2006 US Ryder "
Sci/Tech,The National Security Agency is undergoing its largest recruiting drive since the Cold War. Some of the agency's top officials emerged about a year ago with a message: The NSA needs help fighting the war against global terrorism.
Business,"Cowboy diplomacy. Unilateralism. Foreign governments have sharply criticized President Bush #39;s foreign policy in many ways. But on one issue, international trade, you could almost hear a collective sigh of relief over his reelection."
Business,TELSTRA will make a dramatic corporate restructure in a bid to appease the competition watchdog and win over wary Nationals as the telco readies for its \$30 billion full privatisation.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co. Ltd. #39;s DS video game player saw strong sales on its debut in Japan on Thursday, kicking off what is expected to be a fierce fight with rival Sony Corp."
Sports,"So, did Robin Van Persie deserve to get a red card for his tussle with Kieran Richardson? After viewing the incident a number of times from a series of different angles and hearing the views from a raft of "
Sports,"Formula One #39;s governing body has confirmed that 10 teams, the same number as this year, have entered the 2005 world championship."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams will remain retired after declining the NFL #39;s reinstatement offer."
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, said Thursday Israel must stop military action against Palestinians or there can be no peace."
Business,"Don't take the headlines too seriously, because they're long on facts, short on truth, and they just don't matter."
Business, Oracle Corp.  is in merger talks with other technology companies as it awaits the outcome of its  #36;9.2 billion hostile takeover bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. .
Business," Interest rates on U.S. 30 year and 15 year mortgages rose in the latest week as an improving economy stoked fears of inflation, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business,In my column last month (The Oil Bubble: Set to Burst?) I discussed the speculative factors that pushed oil prices to all-time highs.
Business,America #39;s leading retailers filed a lawsuit yesterday to stop the Bush administration from imposing curbs on imports of popular Chinese-made apparel and textiles.
Business,European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet today repeated that the euro #39;s rise against the dollar is unwelcome and said intervention in foreign exchange markets  quot;is a weapon quot; that is available to central banks.
Sci/Tech,"The nation's first law aimed at curtailing junk e-mail earned a mixed report card after a year on the books as few spammers faced legal action and recent surveys showed that spam makes up an even larger proportion of online messages. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"The Chancellor has faced bad news on government tax revenues and borrowing so far this year - too little tax revenue, too much borrowing."
Business,A consortium led by Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group agreed Thursday to pay 1.27 billion British pounds (US\$2.5 billion; euro1.8 billion) for NTL Inc.
Business, Three former Kmart executives and representatives of several major vendors were charged on Thursday with fraudulently accounting for  #36;24 million of profit before the retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2002.
Business," Major U.S. retailers reported tepid  November sales on Thursday, as discounting lured customers, but  high energy prices and nagging concerns about a soggy job  market kept buying in check."
Business," Oil prices crumbled another 5 percent to  around  $43 a barrel on Thursday, suffering the biggest two day  slide since the Gulf War after a rise in U.S. heating oil  stocks triggered furious selling."
Business," U.S. stocks were slightly lower on  Thursday, reversing some of Wednesday's sharp rally, as another  slide in oil prices knocked shares of energy related companies."
Business," Booming orders for new military  aircraft boosted overall orders to U.S. factories by 0.5  percent to a seasonally adjusted  $371.51 billion in October,  the Commerce Department said on Thursday, though demand was  flat when defense was excluded."
Sports,"McLaren discard David Coulthard could be offered a way back into Formula One for the 2005 season as a driver with the new Red Bull Racing team, it was reported on Thursday."
Business," Interest rates on U.S. 30 year and  15 year mortgages rose in the latest week as an improving  economy stoked fears of inflation, mortgage finance company  Freddie Mac said on Thursday."
Business, Three former Kmart executives and  representatives of several major vendors were charged on  Thursday with fraudulently accounting for  $24 million of profit  before the retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2002.
Business,"The nation's retailers had a disappointing start to the holiday season, reporting sluggish sales for November after a much hoped-for surge in Thanksgiving weekend business failed to materialize."
Business,The U.S. dollar rallied after dropping to a record low Thursday against the euro amid uncertainty about whether officials would intervene to curb the currency's slide.
Business,"Federal regulators on Thursday filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five current and former managers of big vendor companies, saying they engineered a \$24 million accounting fraud by the retailing giant."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 02, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. said yesterday that they #39;re pleased with the progress they have made in the early stages of the 10-year alliance they forged in April (see story)."
Sports, The NHL accepted an invitation from the players' association on Thursday to return to the negotiating table in an effort to end the lockout that began nearly three months ago.
Sports," For anyone unhappy that Kurt Busch is the new Nextel Cup champion, Jack Roush has some advice: Get used to it."
Sports, Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams will remain retired after declining the
World," MOSCOW (AP)   Canada's Barrick Gold Corp. said Thursday it was acquiring a nine per cent stake in London based Celtic Resources Holding Ltd., in a deal that potentially gives the Canadian gold giant major clout ahead of next year's auction of Russia's biggest gold deposit."
World," KINSHASA, Congo (AP)   UN air and ground patrols have photographed freshly occupied encampments and unidentified well equipped troops in east Congo, UN officials said Thursday, bolstering suspicions that Rwanda is making good on its threat to send troops into its larger, weaker neighbour."
Sports, Baseball commissioner Bud Selig scheduled a conference call for Friday for owners to vote on the proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington.
Sports, Former Miami Dolphins running  back Ricky Williams will remain retired after declining the  NFL's reinstatement offer.
Sports," SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sports Network) - According to a report,  New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi claimed in his  grand jury testimony that he took a human growth hormone in  2003 and also used steroids for at least three seasons."
Sports," MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sports Network) - Mike Fratello returned to  the NBA coaching ranks Thursday when the Memphis Grizzlies  selected the former Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers coach  as their new head coach."
World," President Bush's record campaign fund raising left him with millions of dollars to spare, allowing him to donate  #36;11 million to the Republican Party and even send a few checks to the White House Historical Association."
Sports, Former No. 1 overall pick  Kwame Brown returned from an off season foot injury in  Washington's 95 68 rout of New Jersey Wednesday night.
World," The Bush administration urged the Myanmar government on Thursday to free pro democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, saying a failure to do so would represent ""unacceptable backtracking."""
Sports," ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Buffalo Bills running  back Travis Henry could be sidelined for the remainder of the  season with a lower right leg injury."
World," Iranian hard liners erected a monument  Thursday to commemorate a suicide bombing which killed 241 U.S.  servicemen in Lebanon in 1983, witnesses said."
World,"Cuba releases a journalist jailed in last year's dissident crackdown, the sixth prisoner to be freed this week."
World,The European Commission says the elections in Romania were conducted in an orderly manner and will not affect membership talks.
Sports,Moving the Expos to Washington is subject to approval from MLB owners and the DC council approving financing for a new stadium by Dec. 31.
Business,Ouch. That #39;s gotta hurt. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) has crashed into third place in the global mobile handset market behind Samsung.
Business,Sales at US retailers rose less than forecast at the start of the holiday season as Federated Department Stores Inc. and Limited Brands unexpectedly posted November declines.
Business,"Fresh signs of strength in the economy have caused mortgage rates to rise. Mortgage company Freddie Mac says the average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now 5.81 percent, up sharply from 5.72 in last week #39;s survey."
Sports, Virginia Tech's Bryan Randall and Miami's Brock Berlin finally have emerged from their predecessors' shadows.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft indicated that the defendants used compromised computers around the world, using so-called zombie computers. By TechWeb."
Sci/Tech,"com. The Mozilla Foundation Wednesday debuted a release candidate edition of its first standalone e-mail client, the open-source, for-free Thunderbird."
Sci/Tech,"Nielsen/NetRatings reported that more than 100 million Europeans use the Internet--and of these, more than 54 million go surfing over a broadband connection."
World,"Fresh from his libel victory over the Daily Telegraph, George Galloway this evening announced his intention to challenge the Labour MP Oona King at the general election."
Business," Oil prices crumbled another 5 percent to  a 12 week low just above  $43 a barrel on Thursday, suffering  the biggest two day slide since the Gulf War after a rise in  U.S. heating oil stocks triggered furious selling."
Business,Amazon.com apparently has greater sales in electronics than books for the very first time.
Business," US inflation is under control and is expected to remain tame, Federal Reserve Board governor Ben Bernanke said."
Business,"Gold futures hit a 16-year high Monday, continuing a bull run that has gold companies  quot;living the dream, #39; #39; according to one industry analyst."
Business,Shares of CuraGen Corp. shot up 13 percent Thursday morning after the biotechnology company said regulators gave a  quot;fast-track quot; designation to its experimental treatment for mouth sores that often accompany chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Sports, The San Diego Chargers didn't expect to be leading the AFC West at this point in the season. And the Denver Broncos probably didn't expect to be trailing the Chargers in the standings.
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder John McDonald from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday for a player to be named.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft blogger Robert Scoble has an exhaustive roundup of the reaction to the new MSN Spaces Web publishing and blogging tool, plus a link to a video interview of the MSN Spaces development team on Microsoft #39;s Channel 9 site."
Sci/Tech,"An American and a Russian, both space veterans, have been selected as the next replacement crew for the international space station, a Russian agency spokesman said Tuesday."
Sports, South African golf enthusiasts face a tough choice on Friday   who to support   Ernie Els or Retief Goosen? They are the joint leaders after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge being played at the Gary Player country club.
Sports,"If the San Diego Chargers are able to contain Jake Plummer, they can take a huge step towards winning the AFC West title. The Chargers look to clinch their first winning season in nine years on Sunday when they host the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said today he planned to replace his minority government with a broad coalition to push through his Gaza withdrawal plan and promised not to launch attacks on Palestinians unless provoked during 
World,"A member of the British Parliament, George Galloway, won a libel suit today against The Daily Telegraph of London, which dubbed him  quot;Saddam #39;s Little Helper "
Sports,Baseball commissioner Bud Selig schedules a conference call for Friday for owners to vote on the proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington.
World," The top U.S. official in Afghanistan called Thursday on the Taliban to give up their three year insurgency against American forces, pledging ""non criminal"" fighters will left in peace if they acknowledge the authority of President elect Hamid Karzai."
World, WINNIPEG (CP)   A Manitoba man who says he was wrongfully convicted of murder will have a bail hearing next month.
World," Two issues have House Republicans tied in a knot on the intelligence bill President Bush says he wants: military control of spy satellites and provisions that, some lawmakers say, let terrorists shield themselves with claims of political asylum."
World," There is little hope U.N. inspectors  will find any secret Iranian atomic weapons program without  increased inspection powers, Western diplomats and a  non proliferation expert said on Thursday."
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Thursday  said it is in merger talks with other technology companies as  it pursues its  $9.2 billion hostile takeover bid for rival  software maker PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>."
World,An appeals court ruled Thursday to strip former dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution for a 1974 car bombing that killed an exiled Chilean general and the man's wife.
Business,"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Harmony Gold Mining says it will try to block Gold Fields International #39;s merger proposal with Toronto-based Iamgold, despite a South African court ruling prohibiting it from doing so."
Business,"The nation #39;s retailers had a disappointing start to the holiday season, today reporting sluggish November sales as a much-hoped-for surge in Thanksgiving weekend business failed to materialize."
Business,  Federal regulators have filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart executives and five current and former managers of suppliers.
Business,  The nation #39;s third largest operator of kidney dialysis clinics has agreed to pay the government  $350 million to settle allegations it defrauded Medicare.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday launched its iTunes online music store in Canada, the 14th country in which the popular service is available."
Sports,"PALM BEACH GARDENS, United States (AFP) - In the wake of the worst Ryder Cup loss ever by an American team, the PGA of America has adopted a new points system to determine 10 automatic qualifiers for the United States squad."
Sports," Southern California is No. 1 in the polls and the BCS standings. The computers prefer Oklahoma. Auburn's victories over Georgia and Tennessee might be the season's two most impressive performances. The Trojans, Sooners and Tigers are all 11 0, but the Bowl Championship Series can only accommodate two teams in its national title game."
World,"Peacekeepers in Congo are prepared to help disarm Hutu rebels threatening Rwanda from Congolese soil to ease tensions between the two Central African neighbors, the United Nations said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,letter term that came to symbolise the difference between old and new media during this year #39;s presidential campaign tops US dictionary publisher Merriam Webster #39;s list of the 10 words of the year.
Sci/Tech,"ZDNet UK reports that Lycos Europe #39;s in-your-face anti-spam promotion may have been more effective than it intended. Ostensibly designed to slow but not take down spam servers, the  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; distributed "
Business," The nation's retailers had a disappointing start to the holiday season, reporting sluggish sales for November after a much hoped for surge in Thanksgiving weekend business failed to materialize."
Sports,"NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Wednesday Dec. 1, 2004."
Sports,"(New York, NY) Dec. 2, 2004 - Earl G. Graves, Sr., Publisher and Chairman of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine, issued the following statement on the firing of Tyrone Willingham from the position of head football coach by Notre Dame University: "
World,HALIFAX: President Bush caught Canadian officials off guard in calling openly for joint action on a continental missile defence shield.
World,"US President Bush speaks at Pier 21 in Halifax, Canada, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak). HALIFAX, Nova Scotia Dec 1, 2004 - President Bush asked Canadians on Wednesday to move beyond "
World,"Prince Bernhard, a bon vivant and outspoken member of an ancient German royal family who became husband of one queen of the Netherlands and father of another, died yesterday at a hospital in Utrecht near Amsterdam."
Business," U.S. stocks ended little changed on  Thursday, as investors were cautious about making large bets  before Friday's jobs report and energy stocks limited advances  as oil continued its slide."
Business,"Crude futures sold off sharply for a second day in row Thursday, briefly dipping below \$43 a barrel, as traders focused on rising fuel supplies and the lack of cold weather."
Business,"Gambro, the world #39;s second-largest dialysis group, agreed to sell its MacGregor marine cargo company and will settle a US compliance case, the Swedish company said on Thursday, sending its shares 2 percent higher."
Sports, The Cavaliers activated guard Sasha Pavlovic and placed guard Dajuan Wagner on the injured list Thursday before they played the Denver Nuggets.
World," KYIV, Ukraine (AP)   Tens of thousands of opposition supporters partied in Kyiv's main square Thursday, erecting a Christmas tree and waving orange flags in a show of confidence as the Supreme Court heard final arguments on whether to overturn disputed election results."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The prime minister says he's been assured by President George W. Bush that the U.S. missile defence plan does not necessarily involve the weaponization of space.
Sci/Tech,"Four sales executives of German chip maker Infineon Technologies AG (IFXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) have agreed to plead guilty to participating in a conspiracy "
Sci/Tech," quot;Magic can happen. quot; Sirius Satellite Radio (nasdaq: SIRI - news - people ) may have signed Howard Stern and the men #39;s NCAA basketball tournaments, but XM Satellite Radio (nasdaq: XMSR - news - people ) has its sights on your cell phone."
Sports,"Bode Miller #39;s three-race winning streak ended Thursday, but the American still added to his commanding lead in the World Cup overall standings by finishing second to Austria #39;s Stephan Goergl in a Super G."
Sports," The NHL Players #39; Association made the biggest move of the 2 month old lockout Thursday, inviting the NHL back to the negotiating table with the lure of a new proposal."
Sports,"Mike Fratello is hired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies as a replacement for Hubie Brown, who unexpectedly retired for health reasons."
Business,"Things are slowly returning to normal in the embattled grocery world. This morning, Albertsons (NYSE: ABS), the No. 2 player in the group, reported an 18 jump in third-quarter net income "
Business,"term mortgage rates in the United States increased sharply this week, mortgage wholesaler Freddie Mac reported Thursday in its weekly nationwide survey."
Sci/Tech,"Gateway is returning to Japan and will be launching some new desktop and laptop computers for the new market. Leveraging the distribution channels of its eMachines brand, the company now offers its new line "
Sports,Canadian Jacques Villeneuve has set the pace for Sauber while Germany #39;s Nick Heidfeld did his best to impress Williams in a wet and windy Formula One test session at Jerez.
World,The confessed killer of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh has had his life jail sentence confirmed by the Supreme Court after he appealed for leniency saying he was mentally ill when he stabbed her.
Business," Intel Corp. , the largest maker of microchips, on Thursday raised its quarterly revenue target, citing strong worldwide demand for its microprocessors, and its shares jumped nearly 6 percent in after hours trading."
Business,The No. 2 grocer reports double-digit gains in sales and earnings after recent acquisitions.
Business,"A US appeals court on Thursday turned down ABB #39;s (ABBN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) (ABB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) proposed \$1.2 billion settlement of an asbestos lawsuit involving the Swiss engineering group #39;s Combustion "
Sci/Tech, Some of the biggest fashion trends at department stores this holiday season have more to do with MP3 players than cashmere ponchos or fur trimmed sweaters.
Sci/Tech," Comcast Corp. plans to begin offering music videos on demand to its broadband Internet subscribers early next year, part of a multiyear deal with the television network Music Choice."
Sports," The big plays don't come as regularly, and neither do the deep pass completions. He has led only two touchdown drives and was sacked 11 times the last two weeks even while facing losing record opponents."
Sci/Tech,"THE DEPARTMENT of Justice said that four employees of Infineon have pleaded guilty to charges of price fixing DRAM. Three German citizens and one US citizen will each pay \$250,000 in fines as well as serving between four to six months in jail."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. has settled a dispute that was keeping the charity single ""Do They Know It's Christmas?"" off its iTunes music store in Britain."
Sci/Tech," Semiconductor giant Intel Corp. dramatically raised the range of its fourth quarter sales forecast Thursday as it benefited from strong holiday demand for microprocessors, the brains of personal computers."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone sales were up 26 percent in the third quarter, with Nokia (NYSE: NOK) solidifying its position as the leading manufacturer, while Samsung leapfrogged past Motorola (NYSE: MOT) for second in the global rankings."
World,"Nearly a thousand people are dead or missing in flash floods and landslides that have devastated a large section of the northern Philippines, rescue officials said."
World,The US dollar rallied after dropping to a record low Thursday against the euro amid uncertainty about whether officials would intervene to curb the currency #39;s slide.
Sci/Tech, Oracle Corp.  on Thursday said it is in merger talks with other technology companies as it pursues its  #36;9.2 billion hostile takeover bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. .
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) has established a new global organization to push the company's Power processor platform, with an emphasis on establishing a foothold in the potentially lucrative Chinese I.T. market."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday launched its iTunes online music store in Canada, the 14th country in which the popular service is available."
Sci/Tech," The discovery of a tomb filled with decapitated bodies suggests Mexico's 2,000 year old ""Pyramid of the Moon"" may have been the site of horrifically gory sacrifices, archeologists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Scientists have found well preserved fossils of a new dinosaur species that lived 225 million years ago in southern Brazil but had its closest relatives in what is now Europe, Brazilian paleontologists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Guardians of two of the world's most popular coral reefs joined forces on Thursday to protect their fragile charges from the ravages of water pollution, coral disease and people."
Sci/Tech," Canada said on Thursday it had banned fishing boats from Greenland and the Faroe Islands from its ports because of their ""highly irresponsible"" overfishing of shrimp stocks outside Canadian waters."
Sci/Tech," Researchers can now say definitively that Mars once  supported a watery environment, but whether the red planet could have ever  supported life is still far from certain."
World," The United States and its negotiating partners are ready to resume talks with North Korea on its nuclear weapons program but North Korea has not agreed, a State Department spokesman said Thursday."
Business," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A>, the largest  maker of microchips, on Thursday raised its quarterly revenue  outlook, citing strong worldwide demand for its  microprocessors, and its shares jumped more than 7 percent in  after hours trading."
Business," U.S. stocks finished little changed on  Thursday, pausing after Wednesday's sharp rally, as investors  were cautious about making large bets before Friday's closely  watched jobs report."
Business," Orders at U.S. factories rose 0.5  percent in October as demand for military equipment surged, the  Commerce Department said on Thursday, but orders were flat when  defense was excluded."
Business, Three former Kmart executives and  representatives of several major vendors were charged on  Thursday with fraudulently accounting for  $24 million of profit  before the retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2002.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday  launched its iTunes online music store in Canada, the 14th  country in which the popular service is available."
Business," Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMC.N</A> will  wrap up its probe into its business practices by early January  and set aside more than the  $232 million allocated for legal  costs last month to settle bid rigging claims, Chief Executive  Michael Cherkasky said."
World, KIGALI/KINSHASA (Reuters) - Rwanda denied on Thursday it  had pushed troops into Democratic Republic of Congo even as  United Nations peacekeepers said they had found compelling  evidence of an infiltration into the vast country.
Sci/Tech," Four sales executives of German  chip maker Infineon Technologies AG <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IFXGn.DE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IFXGn.DE</A> have agreed to  plead guilty to participating in a conspiracy to fix the prices  of computer memory chips, the U.S. Department of Justice said  on Thursday."
Sports,"The worst U.S. loss in Ryder Cup history led to a shakeup in the qualification process, a change geared toward making sure the Americans are on top of their game when the 2006 matches are played in Ireland."
Sports,"Going, going, gone. The massive 46-ounce Louisville Slugger used by Babe Ruth to drill the first home run in Yankee Stadium history was sold for a record \$1.26 million Thursday to an unidentified private collector."
Sports,NCAA president Myles Brand is urging athletic directors to take a closer look at minority coaching candidates this year.
Business,"Experts are divided on the next move for crude futures, and even on the factors that influence them. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The biggest two-day slide in oil prices since 1991 may have brightened faces on Wall "
Business,"The ouster of the president of the California Public Employees #39; Retirement System comes amid a growing backlash against corporate reform, but shareholder advocates expect the move to have little direct effect on the corporate governance movement."
Business,"FRANKFURT Will the European Central Bank intervene in the world #39;s currency markets to put a lid on the euro? It has become a tantalizing prospect for many Europeans, who are nervous about the economic impact "
Business,"LONDON Faced with multiplying signs of an economic slowdown, Gordon Brown, the chancellor of the Exchequer, stuck to his guns on Thursday, predicting that Britain #39;s economy will keep growing at some of the fastest rates of any large industrial country."
Business,"BERLIN Germany #39;s unemployment rate rose in November to a six-year high, the government said Thursday, as Bayer and other companies announced job cuts."
Business,The government is likely to tighten supervision of domestic companies #39; trading futures on overseas markets after the China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp lost US\$550 million from 
Business,"DINESH DHAMIJA, the chairman and chief executive of Ebookers, last night looked set to land a 90 million windfall after agreeing to a takeover of the online travel group he founded."
Business,"Fifth Third Bancorp predicted fourth-quarter results well below Wall Street expectations Thursday, citing a balance sheet restructuring aimed at reducing the risks associated with increasing interest rates."
Business,The union representing US Airways #39; (USAIRQ.OB:OTC-BB - news - research) passenger service employees said it has reached a tentative labor agreement with the bankrupt carrier.
Business,"The nation #39;s third-largest operator of renal-dialysis clinics has agreed to pay the federal government \$350 million to settle civil and criminal charges that it defrauded Medicare, a US attorney said Thursday."
Sports,"Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce apologized for arguing with coach Doc Rivers, one day after being benched for not hustling."
Sci/Tech,"Four Infineon (Quote, Chart) executives agreed to plead guilty to charges they conspired to fix prices in the computer memory sector, officials said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"In the last couple of months, we have seen Google invading the Microsoft territory with GMail and Google Desktop Search. Now Microsoft is responding."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 02, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. is again using the courts to pursue individuals allegedly responsible for spam e-mail campaigns, this time going after those who send out unsolicited and sexually explicit e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Sun Microsystems say that eight months into their 10-year cooperative alliance, dividends are already being paid in the form of increased interoperability of their products."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe #39;s  quot;Make love not spam quot; campaign has killed access to some of the Web sites of its target alleged spammers, Netcraft has found."
Sci/Tech,The most dramatic findings so far from NASA #39;s twin Mars rovers -- telltale evidence for a wet and possibly habitable environment in the arid planet #39;s past -- passed rigorous scientific scrutiny for publication in a major research journal.
Sci/Tech,"com December 1, 2004, 5:10 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients."
Sci/Tech,"America Online (Quote, Chart) launched a consumer version of its AIM Voice Conferencing (AVC) system today, underscoring the company #39;s stated belief that instant messaging is the new doorway to communication in the office and at home."
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems has quietly begun seeking official open-source status for a new software license that likely will be used to govern its Solaris operating system.
Sci/Tech,"12 02  Accessing satellite radio on mobile phones would be possibile in the next five years. Hugh Panero, chief executive officer, XM Satellite Radio Holdings, has confirmed that his company is "
Sci/Tech,"Gateway Computer is returning to the Japanese computer market, which it abandoned in 2001. But analysts wonder whether the computer manufacturer can make much money there; the market is mature, and it is dominated by local brands."
Sports,"Austrian Stephan Goergl of Austria won a World Cup Super-G race, ending American Bode Miller #39;s three-race winning streak Thurday in the Colorado Rockies."
Sports,"ALKMAAR/AUXERRE, Dec 2 (SW) - AZ Alkmaar defeated Glasgow Rangers to advance to the third round of the UEFA Cup, while AJ Auxerre left group minnows Amica Wronki without a chance."
Sports,"In the end it came down to a straight choice between Walter Smith and Gordon Strachan for the Scotland manager #39;s job, and Smith won easily."
Sports,"New York has launched a new phase in its bid for the 2012 Olympics, taking its message directly to the people who will select the host city."
Sports,The US has revamped the qualification system which determines its Ryder Cup team in the wake of the crushing 18- 9 defeat by Europe last September.
Sports,"The Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday named Mike Fratello as the head coach, replacing Hubie Brown, who retired last week for health reasons, according to a NBA TV report."
Sports,"Though not nearly as entertaining, it continues the theme that machines can hold power over humans, even when the people are fighting to regain control."
World,Israeli Prime Minster Ariel Sharon says he is determined to find new partners for his coalition government after suffering a major defeat in parliament.
World,In his 60-page judgment Mr Justice Eady made a series of strong criticisms about The Telegraphs dramatic and condemnatory handling of their Galloway scoop.
World,Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern has condemned a decision by Burma #39;s military government to extend the house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
World,"Judging by the statements of those who have the power to decide, an election will be held in Iraq on January 31 - come what may. Despite calls for a six-month delay from Iraqi political parties involved "
Sports, The Curse of the Bambino may have  ended this year but Babe Ruth proved to have plenty of clout at  the auction table as the bat he used to hit the first homer at  Yankee Stadium sold for  $1.265 million on Thursday.
Sports, Former basketball star Calvin Murphy  took the stand in a Texas court on Thursday to deny charges he  sexually molested five of his daughters.
World,"Bulgaria has started its first co-mission with the EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with some 30 countries, including Canada and Turkey."
World,"MANILA: Over 900 people were dead or missing after a storm triggered landslides and floods in the Philippines this week, rescuers announced on Thursday as a new and even more powerful typhoon approached the main island of Luzon."
World,The United States has added its voice to a chorus of international concern over the continued detention of Myanmar #39;s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
World,"Five shells exploded in Baghdad on Thursday, with several landing in the fortified Green Zone area. Clouds of black smoke were seen rising from the Green Zone area on the west bank of the Tigris river after "
World,"TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday he was willing to meet Syrian President Bashar Assad under  quot;certain conditions, quot; an offer which Damascus swiftly turned down as unacceptable."
World,"In Fallujah, US forces are going through 50,000 houses one by one. But insurgents are coming back."
World,The US calls on the military junta in Burma to release opposition leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi from house arrest.
World,The trial of five men accused of poaching rare fish from Australian waters in a Uruguayan trawler collapses.
Business,"Chancellor Gordon Brown has defended his stewardship of the economy, telling MPs there is no 10 billion black hole in the public finances."
Business," EBay Inc. announced a senior management reorganization Thursday, increasing international responsibilities for three executives and underscoring the significance of the company #39;s tremendously profitable PayPal division."
Sci/Tech," Four Infineon Technologies AG executives face jail after pleading guilty to DRAM price fixing charges in what the US Department of Justice says is a, very active and far reaching investigation into antitrust violations in the DRAM "
Sci/Tech,"MSN Spaces, Microsoft #39;s new blogging service, accompanies a beta version of MSN Messenger 7.0 and updates to MSN Hotmail. MSN Spaces makes it easier for consumers to create and maintain a personal Web site, says Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"ITunes finally launched in Canada on Thursday, bringing with it over 700,000 songs, exclusive tracks, celebrity playlists and multiple CD burning rights."
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. turned on the switch Thursday to its new e-mail list service that combines the Usenet archive with the ability to create and manage new groups.
Sports,"ARMED with a shiny baseball bat and facing Andy Roddicks infamous knuckle ball in a post-practice laugh-in, Rafael Nadal took three swishes and connected only with the mist his breath left hanging in the air."
World,PARIS A resounding vote in favor of the European Union constitution by France #39;s opposition Socialist Party was welcomed Thursday across a Continent that faces a string of national referendums on the treaty next year.
Business,"A hormone patch that works to restore a woman's sex drive should not be approved until additional studies to determine its risk, federal health advisers said today."
Business,Midwestern lender Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB:Nasdaq - news - research) warned late Thursday that fourth-quarter earnings will fall far short of analyst expectations because the bank #39;s securities portfolio got whacked by rising interest rates.
Business,"When the state doesn't allow companies to charge sufficient interest legally, the black market fills the void."
Business," Crucial US holiday sales launched with a flop, retailers reported."
Sci/Tech,Apple fans in Canada would be happy to know that iTunes has finally made it to their country. Canada users of iPod can now use Apple iTunes store to buy and download music at 99 cents per song.
Sci/Tech,"While taking a back seat to software and security efforts, hardware is still a big time concern according to our survey. Organizations are taking the opportunity to consolidate their environments as they replace "
Sports,"Alkmaar, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - Rangers #39; 16-match unbeaten run came to an end Thursday as it lost at AZ Alkmaar, 1-0, in a UEFA Cup encounter."
Sports,"HARD to believe of a man who has won three major championships, been in the shake-up at numerous others and has been ranked among the worlds best for nearly a decade, but Ernie Els still gets nervous before a round of tournament golf."
Sports,LIVERPOOL hero Florent Sinama Pongolle wants boss Rafael Benitez to stick with the youngsters for next months Carling Cup semi against Watford.
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - A bat once used by legendary baseball player Babe Ruth sold for \$1.26 million at an auction on Thursday, marking the third- highest price ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia."
Sports,"WHEN Europe came away from the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills, Detroit, in September with a record 18-9 win over the United States, they left behind a nation questioning what had gone wrong "
Sports," The Toronto Blue Jays have signed utilityman Frank Menechino to a one year contract. The deal is worth  $650,000 with an option for 2006."
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds fell by  #36;3.01 billion in the latest week to  #36;825.62 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
World,Gen. Richard B. Myers said that his concerns about the intelligence-overhaul bill had been resolved in the final version.
Business,Upscale retailer reports strong first quarter results followed by weaken-than-expected November sales.
Business," U.S. stocks finished little changed on  Thursday, pausing after Wednesday's sharp rally. But after the  closing bell, shares of Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> shot 7 percent  higher as the chip maker raised its revenue target."
Business," The United States and European Union  called a temporary time out on Thursday in a cross Atlantic  dispute over government support for aviation rivals Boeing  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> and Airbus <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EAD.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EAD.PA</A>."
Business," ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on  Thursday rejected ABB's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABBN.VX target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABBN.VX</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABB.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABB.N</A> bid for a \$1.2  billion asbestos settlement that would end years of legal  wrangling and put a cap on asbestos claims filed by thousands  of former workers."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday  launched its iTunes online music store in Canada, the 14th  country in which the popular service is available."
Business,The United States and European Union called a temporary time-out on Thursday in a cross-Atlantic dispute over government support for Aviation rivals Boeing (BA.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has fired another salvo in its ongoing spam battle, this time against porn peddlers who don #39;t keep their smut inside the digital equivalent of a  quot;Brown Paper Wrapper."
Sports,"SIMCOE, Ont. (CP) - Bill Brown, a former Scottish international goalkeeper who went on to play soccer and live in Canada, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer."
Sci/Tech,Data from Nasa's Mars rover Opportunity shows its landing site is a prime spot for a return mission to look for life.
Sci/Tech,"Industry denies proven links between some chemicals and childhood illness, a senior WHO official tells the BBC."
Sci/Tech,"Two new fossilized pterosaur eggs have been discovered. The fossils suggest that the dinosaur-era flying reptiles lived in colonies and raised their young, experts say."
Sci/Tech,"An Australian man found himself in hot water, when he was arrested for taking pictures of topless sunbathers with his camera phone."
Sci/Tech,Oracle is in merger talks with other technology companies as it awaits the outcome of its \$9.2 billion hostile takeover attempt for rival PeopleSoft.
Sci/Tech,"Just days after releasing a free screen saver program that uses computer downtime to swamp Web sites associated with spam, Lycos Europe has found itself caught in a fight with spammers."
Sci/Tech,"Managers with outdated notions are misusing technology to monitor and micromanage employees, according to a new study by the London School of Economics."
Sci/Tech,"In traditionally weak quarter, sales increased 26 compared to last year."
Sci/Tech,Company launches free test version of service that fosters popular Internet activity.
Sci/Tech,"Corporate customers will be pitched PCs that can be centrally managed and partitioned, in addition to security features."
Sci/Tech,"Demo shows the chip running a Java applet, a browser and displaying some video at the same time."
Sci/Tech,"In a conference call yesterday, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems officials touted the progress they have made in the 10-year alliance they forged in April, but they offered no major announcements."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has formed an industry consortium of 15 companies from the software, consumer electronics, automotive and networking industries to open up the process of building Power processors."
Sci/Tech," The sports media company ESPN will introduce a branded mobile service and cell phones next year in the U.S., becoming the latest in a growing number of companies entering the mobile market on the strength of established audiences."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco next week plans to focus on its Data Hub technology for business intelligence, content management for the masses, grid computing, and integration, an Oracle official said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Internet users are getting more Web browser choices. On the heels of a new Netscape preview release and the launch of Firefox 1.0, a U.K. company on Thursday released a Web browser it claims is more secure than Internet Explorer (IE) or Firefox."
Sci/Tech," Intel is planning for a happy holiday season this month, as it expects to exceed its previous revenue guidance and has made progress in reducing its inventory, the company said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoftis again using the courts to pursue individuals allegedly responsible for spam e-mail campaigns, this time going after those who send out unsolicited and sexually explicit e-mail."
Sci/Tech,"Software vendors need automated tools that look for bugs in their code, but it may be a decade before many of those tools are mature and widely used, said the former director of cybersecurity for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos is caught in a tit-for-tat struggle with spammers, just days after releasing a free screen saver software program that uses computer down time to swamp Web sites associated with spam campaigns."
Sci/Tech,"Court documents say Dell, Gateway, and other major PC vendors were affected."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Spaces Blog Service Launches\\What better day to announce a new blogging service than the day when we all learned that ""blog"" was the most popular word for an online dictionary. Was 2004 the year of the blog? If it was, MSN has found a great way to end it ..."
Business,"Samsung Electronics expects profit from mobile devices to pick up next year, despite a rating cut issued by an investment bank. During a presentation at the UBS investor conference in Seoul, Samsung "
Business,"owned, running a monopoly on imports of jet fuel to China #39;s fast growing aviation industry and a prized member of Singapore #39;s Stock Exchange."
Business," U.S. stock funds in November posted their best month in a year and made it three up months in a row, as stocks resumed their climb after a poor showing in the first half ."
Sports," quot;Take a hard hat and a pair of ear plugs, quot; was Lleyton Hewitt #39;s laconic advice to the United States team before they set off for the Davis Cup final against Spain."
Sports," Bode Miller #39;s three race winning streak ended Thursday, but the American still added to his commanding lead in the World Cup overall standings by finishing second to Austria #39;s Stephan Goergl in a Super G."
Sports,"Lee Westwood fought the heat, a brutal course and the inexperience of a part-time caddie to shoot a two-under-par 70 for a four-way share of the lead after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa yesterday."
World,"Iraq #39;s largest party of Sunni Muslims has warned of civil war if elections scheduled for Jan. 30 aren #39;t moved back six months, The Times of London reports."
World,Syria has dismissed an offer by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to meet with President Bashar al-Assad under  quot;certain conditions quot; as falling short of a proposal from Damascus.
Sci/Tech,A former Bush campaign official has been charged with plotting to jam the phone networks of political opponents during the November 2002 election.\
Sci/Tech,Computer problems have left police forces in England and Wales unable to run national fingerprint checks for more than a week.
Sci/Tech,"Apple launched its revolutionary iTunes Music Store in Canada, giving music fans in Canada the same innovative features and breakthrough price of \$.99 CDN per song that have made iTunes the number one online music service in the world. Dec 02"
Sci/Tech,How does version 8 of Dragon NaturallySpeaking dictation software stack up?
Business," The dollar hit a record low against the euro for a second straight Asian session Thursday, as investors continued to test the resolve of the monetary authorities in Japan and Europe to try to stem the weakening dollar trend."
Business,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest maker of microchips, on Thursday raised its quarterly revenue outlook, citing strong worldwide "
Sci/Tech,"According to Kenyon and Bromley #39;s simulation, such an encounter took place more than 4 billion years ago - 100-200 million years after the Sun #39;s birth."
Sci/Tech,"After studying thousands of images from Mars, scientists now are convinced that liquid water once flowed on the surface of the red planet, increasing the odds that life may have existed there in the distant past."
Sci/Tech,"In yet another product move designed for consumers, but sure to make enterprise IT and telephone services folks go nuts, AOL has introduced Consumer AIM Voice Conferencing, a service that "
Sports,"RANGERS #39; 16-match unbeaten record was brought to an end with this UEFA Cup defeat in Holland today. Danny Landzaat grabbed the only goal of the game after just seven minutes, finishing off a move which involved Stein Huysegms and Martijn Meerdink."
Sports,"Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee, is getting tough with the cities - including London -ho are bidding to host the 2012 Olympics."
Sports,The NHL and the players #39; association will resume talks next week in an effort to end the 78-day lockout and save the season. After nearly three months of silence on and off the ice 
Sports,"Still smarting from their 18-9 drubbing by Europe in September #39;s Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills, the Americans have decided to overhaul the way they pick their team for the next meeting, at the K Club in Ireland in 2006."
World,"GAZA CITY, 3 December 2004 - Islamic Jihad said yesterday it would boycott a Jan. 9 Palestinian presidential election for a successor to Yasser Arafat."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has said he will complete his plan to disengage from Gaza next year, despite losing a key coalition partner."
Sports," Lorenzo Bromell was placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants on Thursday, joining the team's growing list of defensive linemen whose season has been ended by injury."
World," Down a steep staircase littered with glass shards and rubble, U.S. Marines descended Thursday to a dark basement believed to have been one of Fallujah's torture chambers. They found bloodstains and a single bloody hand print on the wall  #151; evidence of the horrors once carried out in this former insurgent stronghold."
Sports,The organisers of the London bid and its four rivals will be told this morning at a breakfast meeting here with the president of the International Olympic Committee to stop sniping at each other in the campaign to host the 2012 games.
Sports,"Bill Brown, former goalkeeper of theScottish national soccer team, has died at the age of 73. Brown, a member of Tottenham Hotspur #39;s 1961 double-winning side,died at Simcoe, Ontario "
Sports,South Africa will go into the five-Test series against England a fortnight today on the back of their worst sequence of results for three years.
Sports,"Australia #39;s former champion DavidPalmer came back from two games down to beat holder Amr Shabana ofEgypt in the quarter-finals of the World Open squash championship in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday."
World," A powerful typhoon sliced through the Philippines Friday, forcing more than 160,000 people to flee their homes to higher ground even as rescuers struggled to find the missing from an earlier storm that killed more than 420 people."
World," The Lord Mayor of Sydney has sparked outrage among citizens of Australia's largest city by decorating town hall with a single tree in a modest ""generic"" festive show aimed at not offending the immigrant non Christian community."
World," President Bush has chosen former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik, who helped direct the emergency response to the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes against the Twin Towers, to lead the Homeland Security Department, charged with safeguarding Americans from future attack, administration officials said Thursday."
World," President Bush rejected calls for a delay in next month's Iraqi elections, insisting Thursday that the vote was too important to put off even though violence and chaos still grip much of the country."
World, John Kerry's campaign has joined a lawsuit by third party presidential candidates seeking a recount in Ohio. A lawyer for the campaign said Thursday the campaign does not question the Democrat's loss but wants any counting to take place statewide.
World," Four years after spending more than  #36;60 million of his own money to get elected to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2005."
World," Infighting and power, alliances and revenge  #151; it's just another day in the Capitol. California Sen. Barbara Boxer has mined her workplace for a suspense novel in which the main character is an activist senator who does battle with right wing ideologues."
World," Violent gangs with roots in U.S.  crime culture are spreading through Mexico, with some setting  up shop in the capital, the government said on Thursday."
World," BRASILIA, Brazil, (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers in Haiti  will not respond to international pressure to ""use violence""  against armed gangs and will rebuild the country as a  ""peacekeeping force, not an occupying force,"" the mission's  Brazilian commander said on Thursday."
World,"Data from Nasa's Mars rover Opportunity shows its unique landing site is a prime spot for a return mission to look for life, scientists say."
Business,"Sean Harrigan, the President of Americas biggest pension fund, California Public Employees #39; Retirement System (CalPERS), has been removed from his post."
Business,"Sales of major store chains rose just 1.7 percent in November from a year ago, said a survey sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), after a year-earlier gain of 3.7 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Yes, boys and girls, the word for this year is  #39;blog #39;--that #39;s blog as in  #39;a website that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments and often hyperlinks."
Sci/Tech,XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. XMSR.O chief executive officer Hugh Panero on Wednesday said he expected satellite radio and cellphone services to converge within the next five years.
Sports,CALCUTTA: Off spinner Harbhajan Singh took seven wickets as India crushed South Africa by eight wickets to clinch the two-Test series 1-0 yesterday.
Sports,"Former NBA star Jayson Williams,who was charged in the shotgun slaying of a limousine driver at his mansion, will be retried, a judge ruled on Thursday."
Business,SEMICONDUCTOR giant Intel has dramatically raised the range of its fourth-quarter sales forecast as it benefited from strong holiday demand for microprocessors.
Business,"Ebookers, the travel website, is being sold to US hotel and car rental giant Cendant in a 209m deal that means a huge windfall for chief executive Dinesh Dhamija."
Sci/Tech,"Four Infineon executives will serve jail time after pleading guilty to being part of an  quot;international conspiracy quot; to fix the price of computer memory, the US Department of Justice announced today."
Sci/Tech,"The free, hosted MSN Spaces service is Microsoft #39;s first consumer foray into providing a blogging platform. Spaces will enable MSN members to maintain a blog and control it with some sophisticated features that are not typical of all blogging services."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft and Sun held a conference call yesterday to update the industry on where they are at in terms of their agreement to work together and interoperate more.
Sports, Fifteen years in the NFL have taught Emmitt Smith more than just how to slip tackles. He's also become an example of how to fight through injury.
Sports,Rangers fall to second in Uefa Cup group F after losing 1-0 away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The home side looked impressive as their slick passing opened up the Rangers defence early on allowing Danny Landzaat to fire home past Stefan Klos.
Sports,"Next Thursday and Friday NHL executives, including commissioner Gary Bettman, will meet with their counterparts from the National Hockey League Players #39; Association in Toronto to determine the fate of the NHL season."
Sports, New Jersey Nets guard Zoran Planinic had surgery to repair a broken left hand on Thursday and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Sci/Tech," The growing popularity of the Internet could lead to a rise in suicide pacts in which several people kill themselves together, a leading psychiatrist in Britain said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, Medical research team believes units could be modified to 'print' new skin.
World,"What is left of this interesting and repulsive week after the dust settles is not the lies, the ostensibly sudden betrayals, the payments to the ultra-Orthodox, the sleazy style, or even Ehud Barak #39;s horror show or Shimon Peres #39; maneuvers."
World,"Japan will take action if necessary #39; #39; to stem the yen #39;s gains against the dollar and is keeping a close watch on currency markets, Japan #39;s Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki said."
Sci/Tech," Startup company db4o #160;bjects next week is releasing its object database, db4o, under an open source format, with the product now available either under the GPL via open source or commercially as embeddable software."
World," Tokyo stocks were higher early Friday as the U.S. dollar rebounded against the Japanese yen, following through its strength in New York where players reduced heavy dollar bearish positions."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday released its December security update. The 12.7MB download consists of several updated components including Apache, AppKit, HIToolbox, Kerberos, Postfix, PSNormalizer, Safari and Terminal."
World," U.N. air and ground patrols have photographed freshly made encampments and unidentified well equipped troops in east Congo, U.N. officials said Thursday, bolstering suspicions  #151; still unconfirmed  #151; that Rwanda is making good on its threat to send troops into its larger, weaker neighbor."
Business,US hotels and car-hire firm Cendent is to buy UK internet-based holiday company Ebookers for \$404m (201.2m).
World,Documents and computers found in Falluja are providing clues to the identity of home-grown opponents of the new Iraqi government.
Sci/Tech,"NASA officials have confirmed Russian reports about an outer-space swap worth an estimated \$60 million or more. If approved by the US government, the deal could put off a looming "
Business,"Industrial output in the US has beaten forecasts in December, increasing for the 19th month in a row."
Sports,"Of the roughly 300 people who filled the large auction hall at Sotheby #39;s on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, only two had come to bid on the bat."
Sports,New Jersey Nets guard Zoran Planinic had surgery on his broken left hand Thursday and will be out indefinitely. Planinic broke his hand in Wednesday #39;s game against the Washington Wizards.
World,"A powerful typhoon sliced through the Philippines Friday, forcing more than 160,000 people to flee their homes to higher ground even as rescuers struggled to find the missing from an earlier storm that killed more than 420 people."
World,President Jacques Chirac was considering bringing forward the date of France #39;s national referendum on the EU constitution yesterday after a resounding victory for the  quot;yes quot; camp 
Sports,Maybe it's finally time for every college with a big-time football program - or big-time basketball program for that matter - to turn pro.
Business,"The Association of Flight Attendants on Thursday mailed 21,000 strike authorization ballots to flight attendants at United Airlines, setting the stage for a work stoppage if the bankrupt airline repeals a collective bargaining "
Business,"EBay Inc. said Thursday that it shuffled the positions of three senior vice presidents, promoting each in title and creating new heads for PayPal, eBay International and eBay North America."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> By Belinda Goldsmith</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <WMT.N>, the\world's biggest retailer, on Monday said December sales would\be at the top end of its outlook on better-than-expected\post-Christmas spending, sending its shares up 2 percent.</p>"
Business,"Executives at the British operations of Marsh  amp; McLennan, the world #39;s largest insurance broker, breathed a sigh of relief yesterday after law firm "
Business,Radio Frequency Identification technology is going to ring in the new year in more ways than one.
Sci/Tech,"In a step sure to spark major innovation in the design of consumer electronics, networking, automotive, and IT systems, 15 companies today announced their intention to form Power."
Sports,SEVILLE: Mardy Fish will play Carlos Moya in todays opening singles of the Davis Cup final between Spain and the United States.
Sports,DAVID Bellion scored after 19 seconds as Manchester United #39;s back-up team edged out Arsenal #39;s youngsters 1-0 to reach the semi-final of the English League Cup at Old Trafford yesterday.
Sports,"When Jason Giambi admitted to a federal grand jury in San Francisco in December 2003 that he had taken steroids and human growth hormone, he had been granted immunity from prosecution if he told the truth but faced a perjury charge if he did not."
Business,"In the retirement game, sometimes the best offense is a good defense."
Business,"<p>\</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending fell\unexpectedly by 0.4 percent in November, as a cooling in\residential construction overpowered a small rise in public\spending, a government report showed on Monday.</p>"
Sports,"Mike Fratello was hired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, leaving the TV booth and replacing friend and mentor Hubie Brown, who retired last week for health reasons."
Business,"Manufacturing activity expanded for the 19th consecutive month in December, a new report said Monday, suggesting that the industrial sector entered the new year with solid strength behind it."
Business,"Fifth Third Bancorp, the ninth largest US bank, on Thursday said fourth-quarter profit will fall well short of analyst forecasts, as it takes \$340 million of "
Sci/Tech,The biggest obstacle facing widespread adoption of the Firefox browser is lazy programming - not from the Mozilla Foundation but from corporates that have not tested their applications with anything but IE.
World, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and the Security Council urged Rwanda on Thursday to refrain from any military action in Congo after reports as many as eight battalions of Rwandan troops may be in Congo.
Sports,"MARIO JONES received illegal performance-enhancing drugs before winning five medals at the Sydney Olympics, according to accused steroid distributor Victor Conte."
Sports,"Dan Olsen of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., shot a 7-under 65 Thursday to take a one-shot lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour qualifying tournament."
World,"GEORGE Galloway yesterday scored another major libel victory, winning 150,000 damages over a newspaper #39;s claims that he was in the pay of Saddam Hussein."
Business,US Airways Group (otc: UAIRQ - news - people ) on Thursday said it #39;ll seek a court injunction to prohibit a strike by disaffected unions.
Sports,"Not likely, but at least it looks like there might finally be some negotiations about ending the NHL lockout. The National Hockey League Players #39; Association confirmed that NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow "
World,The Bush administration made clear on Thursday it would not take a position on whether UN Secretary General Kofi Annan should resign as it awaited the results of an investigation into the UN oil-for-food scandal.
Business," Battered oil prices struggled on Friday to shake off this week's  #36;6 slump, edging up from a 12 week low after a massive round of selling triggered by easing worries about winter supply."
Business,The chief executive of Citigroup has taken a number of symbolic steps to address concerns by investors that his company is too immense to manage.
Business,An advisory panel said that the first drug to enhance the sex drive of women should not be approved because of a lack of information about its long-term safety.
Business, Tokyo stocks climbed to a two week high on Friday after Tokyo Electron Ltd. and other chip related stocks were boosted by a bullish revenue outlook from industry leader Intel Corp.
Business,Major record corporations say that a licensed file-sharing system could bolster their position in their fight against piracy as well as increase digital music sales.
Business,"Intel raised its revenue forecast for the fourth quarter, citing surprisingly strong demand across its line of chips for personal computers."
Business,Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has told parliament he is meeting his fiscal rules but analysts say he is cutting it too close with public finances to call his approach prudent.
Business,"By Sundeep Tucker in London and Scott Morrison in San Francisco. The board members of Calpers, the Californian state pension fund, will this morning start the process of choosing a new president following this week #39;s abrupt ousting of Sean Harrigan."
Business,"The steel crisis at Nissan Motor might force the carmaker to reduce production by a further 15,000 vehicles next March on top of the 25,000 that have been "
Business,Intel Corp. #39;s fourth-quarter sales are on track to break a company record as demand for the chips that power computers was stronger than originally expected in the weeks leading up to the holiday buying season.
Business,"Coming out of the lift on the 37th floor of Cendant #39;s New York office, visitors are greeted with a breathtaking view of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five employees of companies that supplied the Troy, Mich."
Business,"The investigation of insurance practices by the New York attorney general, Eliot Spitzer, is causing wide ripples in the British market, the cradle of the industry."
Business,"United Parcel Service, the US delivery company, is to take direct control of its core international express operations in China, paying US\$100m to buy out its local partner, Hong Kong-listed Sinotrans."
Business,"The New York Times Company said yesterday that its profit for the year would fall short of what it had initially forecast, a casualty of higher costs and of advertising revenue that has "
Business,  The Salvation Army is counting on tech savvy Bay Area residents to help the organization meet its holiday fundraising goals with as much clicking of the mouse as clinking of coins.
Business," The dollar rebounded on Monday after a  heavy selloff last week, but pared some gains after a U.S.  factory report showed employment was down in December."
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday  said sales at stores open at least a year fell 4.6 percent in  the November December period    an improvement from declines  earlier in the year."
Business," The dollar edged up against the yen on  Friday, building on a rebound from a five year low ahead of  closely watched U.S. jobs data."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Spaces debuted in its test form as Microsoft became the latest company to offer blogging to the masses. MSN Spaces, which allows users without highly technical skills to set up Web journals, is targeted "
Sci/Tech,Scientists analysing data from the Mars exploration Rover missions believe water was involved in the formation of rocks on the planet.
Sci/Tech,"news analysis Microsoft and Sun Microsystems may be going steady, but they aren #39;t quite sure where the relationship is headed."
Sci/Tech,"When computer users hunt for information on the Internet, they typically turn to Google or Yahoo. When analysts working for US intelligence look for documents and data stored on computers "
Sci/Tech,"You don #39;t have to look around for long to see that Apple #39;s (AAPL ; S amp;P investment rank, 3 STARS, hold; recent price, \$67.21) iPod digital music player has made waves in pop culture."
Sci/Tech,"The AIM Voice Conferencing service incorporates AIM Instant Messenger #39;s  quot;presence quot; technology, which allows people to see if friends and family are online and available to chat."
Sci/Tech,"Internet luminaries gathered in Boston Wednesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), honor its founder, Director and Web inventor "
Business," Expectations that U.S. Treasury  Secretary John Snow would survive President Bush's Cabinet  make over for at least six months are rapidly yielding to a  belief he may make a hastier exit, people close to the Bush  administration said on Thursday."
Sports,"The odds are long, but in a year that has seen the Lightning emerge from obscurity to drink from Lord Stanley #39;s Cup, who is to say the US team can #39;t "
Sports,"Tottenham coach Martin Jol says Arsenal firebrand Robin van Persie is already a calmer player than he was at Feyenoord! Jol said:  quot;At 18, Robin was in the first team at Feyenoord."
Sports,Benfica beat Beveren 3-0 and Alkmaar of the Netherlands defeated Rangers 1-0 to advance in European soccer #39;s UEFA Cup. Italy #39;s Lazio was eliminated.
Sports,"College footballs annual parade of the dead is in full march, and look whos watching from the back row again without so much as a folding chair."
Sports,"With the US team coming off its worst loss in the 77-year history of the Ryder Cup, it was expected the PGA of America would make some significant changes to its point-selection system."
Sports,"Tight end Jeremy Shockey, as flustered as anyone with the Giants #39; four-game losing streak, said Thursday that he had made a magnanimous offer to any teammate who thinks the Giants cannot make the playoffs."
Sports,  A broken hand and separated shoulder were not enough to stop Bruce Gradkowski from lifting Toledo to the Mid American Conference championship.
Business, Tokyo stocks climbed to a two week high  on Friday after Tokyo Electron Ltd. and other chip related  stocks were boosted by a bullish revenue outlook from industry  leader Intel Corp.
World,President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi early on Friday for talks with leaders of India #39;s new communist-backed government amid expectations that India and Russia will bolster trade and military ties.
World,"VIENNA: Iran may be hiding the equipment its military bought and could be used to make nuclear-weapons-grade uranium, despite its agreement to freeze all such programmes and place them under UN supervision."
World,President Robert Mugabe called for unity in his ruling Zanu-PF party yesterday despite suspending six senior party officials over who will succeed the 80-year-old leader.
World,"A barrage of mortar fire Thursday ended a brief period of relative calm in Baghdad, killing at least one civilian and wounding more than a dozen, while insurgents continued "
Business,The rise and fall of companies such as Schwinn help explain why the economy has become less forgiving of workers who lack higher education or specialized skills.
Business,"  Crude oil futures nose-dived for a second day in a row yesterday, briefly dipping below \$43 a barrel, as traders focused on rising fuel supplies and mild fall weather in the Northeast and Midwest."
Business,"Tony Blair is set to back Gordon Brown's  pre-Budget report, amid concern over some of its forecasts."
Business," Walgreen Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WAG.N</A> on Monday posted a  30.5 percent jump in quarterly profit, its largest increase in  four years, boosted by sales of generic drugs and digital photo  processing."
World,"Citing security concerns, the U.S. Embassy on Thursday banned its employees from using the highway linking the embassy area to the international airport, a 10-mile stretch of road plagued by frequent suicide car-bomb attacks."
World," Erik W. Hayes told friends and family that he joined the U.S. Army to help save money for his future. And just last week, that future seemed more certain: He sent an e-mail from Iraq telling friends that he wanted to become an emergency medical technician when he returned to Maryland."
World, The medals and the American flag were almost too much for Kiona Bryant to hold as she sat yesterday at the grave of her high school sweetheart.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> filed seven  lawsuits against senders of spam, or unsolicited e mail, for  transmitting messages without labeling them as sexually  explicit content, the world's largest software maker said on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Shawn Fanning, once reviled by  record labels as the creator of renegade song swap service  Napster, on Thursday launched a new service designed to turn  the threat of still popular peer to peer services into an  opportunity for music companies and artists."
World,Ukraine's Supreme Court is due to rule on whether to overturn the result of the disputed presidential poll.
World,President Hugo Chavez charged Thursday that the United States had been aware that dissident military officers were planning a coup in 2002.
World,"President Alvaro Uribe pardoned 23 jailed Marxist rebels Thursday as a goodwill gesture and said he hoped guerrilla leaders will respond by freeing hostages, though the leaders previously have said they would not reciprocate."
World,Scientists in Brazil find the bones of a new species of dinosaur that may be related to some found in Europe.
World,"A landslide engulfs a village in southern China, leaving 65 people missing, state media reports"
Sports,"Track star Marion Jones used a steroid and other banned drugs leading up to the 2000 Summer Games, according to BALCO founder Victor Conte, Jr."
Sports,Miami's Devin Hester -- one of the most exciting and dangerous players in college football -- would not be where he is today without his mother's guidance and inspiration.
Sports,"Utah Coach Urban Meyer met with Notre Dame officials about the school's head coaching vacancy Thursday, and he is expected to meet with Florida's AD on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"While the high-profile battle between the major search engines that scour the Web rages on, Convera Corp. in Northern Virginia has quietly carved out a niche for itself: selling software that helps U.S. and foreign intelligence agents search their databases.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"The business-internet firm plans to announce Friday the latest move in a recent buying spree, a deal the company said will give it 2,400 new business customers for its high-speed Internet service.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sports,Buffalo's decision to draft running back Willis McGahee in the first round of the 2003 draft is finally paying dividends.
Sports,"Retired running back Ricky Williams has no immediate plans to resume his NFL career with the Dolphins, his attorney said."
Sports,"For Virginia Tech's corps of freshman wide receivers -- Josh Hyman, Eddie Royal, Josh Morgan and Justin Harper -- the future seems very much in the present."
Sports,Dirk Nowitzki sets a Mavericks franchise record with 53 points to lead host Dallas to a 113-106 overtime victory against Houston.
Business," U.S. construction spending fell  unexpectedly by 0.4 percent in November, as a cooling in  residential construction overpowered a small rise in public  spending, a government report showed on Monday."
World,"Bernard B. Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner, has been picked by President Bush to replace Tom Ridge."
World,The Russian president rejected the idea of new Ukrainian elections and criticized European efforts to mediate.
World,El Museo del Barrio's eye-opening survey of Latin American portraiture covers an exhausting tract of cultural ground.
World,"The announcement by Jon S. Corzine, whose riches helped make him a U.S. senator, was widely anticipated."
Sci/Tech,"According to an article on The Register, camera phones will soon have lenses made from nothing more than drops of oil and water."
Business," The pace of growth at U.S. factories  picked up in December, boosted by an increase in new orders and  despite a decline in employment, a report showed on Monday."
Sports,"Two out of 117, do you like those odds? Thats 1.7 percent. Im not going to preach about the lack of minority head coaches in Division IA, but I just think if you sit back and try to comprehend that number "
Business,"A union representing nearly 6,000 US Airways workers yesterday said it has struck a tentative concession deal with the airline, easing the likelihood "
Business,"IBM, whose first PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people close to the negotiations said Thursday."
Business, Oil prices slid  $2 on Monday on  expectations that more mild U.S. weather at the start of the  New Year will limit heating oil demand.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's biggest retailer, on Monday said December sales would  be at the top end of its outlook on better than expected  post Christmas spending, sending its shares up 2 percent."
Business," U.S. construction spending fell unexpectedly by 0.4 percent in November, as a cooling in residential construction overpowered a small rise in public spending, a government report showed on Monday."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said it filed seven lawsuits against so called spammers who allegedly sent hundreds of thousands of sexually explicit e mails to Internet users in violation of federal laws.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. #39;s MSN Internet division late Wednesday debuted a preliminary version of MSN Spaces, designed to bring blogs to the masses."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has launched an alliance with 14 other companies to make Big Blue #39;s Power processor more adaptable and widely used. The partnership, called Power."
World,"President Bush said Thursday that the United States was committed to having elections take place as planned late next month in Iraq, despite reports that Iraqi security forces "
Business,The US dollar yesterday dropped to a record low against the euro in Tokyo and fell to its lowest level in nearly five years against the Japanese yen.
Sports,Only Gary Bettman knows whether he in fact will be willing to in fact negotiate a CBA that does not contain absolute cost-certainty.
Sports, The loss ended Miami #39;s six game winning streak and prevented the Red and White from repeating as MAC Champions for the first time since 1973 75.
World,The United Nations says its Secretary-General Kofi Annan is not to quit despite US charges of his involvement into possible fraud in the oil-for-food program.
Business," The pace of growth at U.S. factories picked up in December, boosted by an increase in new orders and despite a decline in employment, a report showed on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Sony is finally out with their first direct assault on the famed Apple iPod digital music player. As reported earlier, Sony has gone ahead and released their first MP3 supported Walkman."
Sports,This was the first MAC title game to be played at a neutral site...The Rockets captured the West Division while the RedHawks were the East Division champs in the regular season...Toledo #39;s four previous appearances in the MAC title game included three 
World,"The legacy from environmental irresponsibility still hangs heavily over the city of Bhopal in India. Two decades after the world #39;s worst industrial disaster, the site still needs to be cleaned up."
Business, Tokyo stocks climbed to a two week high  on Friday after Tokyo Electron Ltd. and other chip related  stocks were boosted by a bullish revenue outlook from industry  leader Intel Corp.
Business,"The world's largest chipmaker, Intel, boosts its prediction of sales for the final three months of the year to \$9.3-9.5bn."
Sci/Tech,An intrusion into a university research computer housing information on 1.4 million people leads to a proposed law that would cut researchers off from sensitive data. Opponents say important work would be hobbled in the process.
Sci/Tech,"The online community/portal company #39;s offensive against spammers began this week, when it started distributing a screensaver that conducts a denial-of-service attack against sites that market products via spam."
World,"US Ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth resigned on Thursday after serving in the post for less than six months. Danforth, 68, said in a letter released Thursday "
Business,  Fifth Third Bancorp cut profit forecasts late Thursday as the bank alters its balance sheet to prepare for higher interest rates.
Sci/Tech,Three German citizens and an American have agreed to serve jail time as part of an investigation into price fixing in the computer memory market.
World, Rwanda denied on Thursday it had pushed troops into Democratic Republic of Congo even as United Nations peacekeepers said they had found compelling evidence of an infiltration into the vast country.
Sports, Lindsay Bowen made a game tying 3 pointer and scored five of her 23 points in overtime to lead No. 15 Michigan State to an 82 73 victory over third ranked Notre Dame on Thursday night.
Sports," Monique Currie scored six points in the final 1:41 and No. 10 Duke upset fourth ranked Tennessee 59 57 on Thursday night, becoming only the seventh team in 17 years to beat the Lady Vols in Thompson Boling Arena."
World, President Hugo Chavez charged Thursday that the United States had been aware that dissident military officers were planning a coup in 2002.
Sports, Germany's Dirk Nowitzki scored a career high 53 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks past Houston 113 106 in over time here in a National Basketball Association showdown.
Sports," STARKVILLE, Miss. (Sports Network) - Lawrence Roberts  scored 19 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead  15th-ranked Mississippi State to a 66-52 victory over South  Alabama at Humphrey Coliseum."
Sports," KANSAS CITY, Mo., (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs  quarterback Trent Green is listed as questionable for Sunday's  game against the Oakland Raiders with bruises to his ribs and  hip."
Sports,The Yankees may try to take action against Jason Giambi in the wake of a damaging report that he illegally used steroids.
Sports,"After a soft stretch in their schedule, the Knicks on Friday meet Orlando, their first opponent with a winning record since they beat Cleveland on Nov. 21."
Sports,"KOLKATA, Nov 2: If Sourav Ganguly reacted the way he did when Daryl Harper ruled Jacques Kallis  #39;not out #39; on Wednesday, it probably had something to do with what he thought the match then!"
Sports, Zoran Planinic of the New Jersey Nets underwent surgery on his broken left hand Thursday and is sidelined indefinitely.
Business," United Parcel Service Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UPS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UPS.N</A>,  the world's largest package delivery firm, said on Friday that  it is evaluating China's domestic express market but is  concerned about the country's proposed postal legislation."
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  has put its personal computing business up for sale in a deal  that could be worth as much as  $2 billion, the New York Times  reported on Friday."
Business,(This is the first in a feature series about the regional impact of the Dec. 31 expiry of the Multifiber Agreement.) By Phelim Kyne OF DOW JONES NEWSWIRES.
Business,"United Parcel Service Inc., Atlanta, announced yesterday that it will pay \$100 million to take over most of the international express delivery operations of its Chinese partner, Sinotrans."
Sci/Tech," Shawn Fanning's Napster software enabled countless music fans to swap songs on the Internet for free, turning him into the recording industry's enemy No. 1 in the process."
Sci/Tech," Shawn Fanning, once reviled by record labels as the creator of renegade song swap service"
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  filed seven lawsuits against senders of spam, or unsolicited e mail, for transmitting messages without labeling them as sexually explicit content, the world's largest software maker said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. has put its personal computing business up for sale in a deal that could be worth as much as  #36;2 billion, the New York Times reported on Friday."
Sports,"  Notre Dame began its pursuit of Utah #39;s Urban Meyer, with school officials arriving here Thursday to meet with him about becoming head coach of college football #39;s most glamorous program."
Sports,The PGA of America has radically altered the points system to determine future US Ryder Cup teams. Changes announced Thursday heavily weigh the points in favor of performances during a Ryder Cup year.
World,"Sometimes it helps just to open an atlas and stare for a few moments. I did so this morning, checking out the Southwestern Asia map (#98) of the National Geographic Atlas of the World (a handsome volume, by the way)."
Sci/Tech," A top aide to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger described the administration's plans to reduce California's oil dependence, calling Thursday for more conservation, fuel efficient vehicles, and hydrogen power."
Sci/Tech, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to review whether four species of lamprey found on the West Coast should be protected by the Endangered Species Act.
Sci/Tech, A new test could help scientists determine more quickly whether chinook salmon in the Klamath River are infected with a potentially deadly parasite.
World," BHOPAL, India (Reuters) - It was midnight when gas began to  leak from a Bhopal factory and killed thousands as they slept  in central India 20 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"In 2001, the Netherlands became the first (only?) country in the west to permit ""mercy killings"". The law only allows such killings in very particular circumstances - a doctor can terminate the life of a person who was in great pain and had no hope of recovery. In addition, the law requires the informed consent of the patient.   A hospital in the Netherlands has asked to dispense with that annoying part about consent - and the equally annoying part about pain."
World," A landslide destroyed 25 village houses  in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou on Friday and  65 villagers, asleep at the time, were missing, Xinhua news  agency said."
Business,"After being outmaneuvered by aggressive competitors at the start of the holiday shopping season, Wal-Mart Stores (WMT ) is returning fire."
Business,"Federal regulators charged three former Kmart executives and five current and former managers of major vendors with accounting fraud, claiming they misrepresented "
Sports,"After going nearly three months without speaking, the NHL has accepted an invitation from its locked-out union to meet next Thursday and Friday in Toronto."
Sports,"Dallas, TX -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 10 of his career-high 53 points in overtime to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Houston Rockets, 113-106, at AmericanAirlines Center."
Sports,"While the Mets brain trust huddled in organizational meetings at a Westchester County resort for a second consecutive day, left-hander Al Leiter appears close to accepting a contract offer from the Florida Marlins."
Sports,"The LeBron-Carmelo matchup wasn #39;t much of a contest, and neither was the one between the Cavaliers and Nuggets. LeBron James had 17 points, eight rebounds and nine assists Thursday night to help Cleveland "
World,"President Bush rejected calls for a delay in next month #39;s Iraqi elections, insisting Thursday that the vote was too important to put off even though violence and chaos still grip the country."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. has put its personal computing business up for sale in a deal that could be worth as much as \$2 billion, the New York Times reported on Friday."
Business,The popular online auction site rolls out a new approach in tackling account hackers: cut bait.
Sports,Glasgow Rangers #39; hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Uefa Cup suffered a major setback on Thursday when they went down to a 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar.
Sports,Dirk Nowitzki netted 53 points - the top score in the NBA this season - as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 113-106 in overtime.
World," Gunmen killed 11 Iraqi policemen and  wounded six Friday when they stormed a police station in  southern Baghdad, survivors of the attack said."
Business," The dollar edged up on Friday, building  on the previous day's rebound from multi year lows on  speculation that a strong reading for upcoming U.S. jobs data  could highlight the long forgotten attraction of U.S. assets."
Business, Tokyo stocks climbed to a two week  closing high on Friday after Tokyo Electron Ltd. and other  chip related stocks got a boost from a bullish revenue outlook  by global industry leader Intel Corp.
Sports,"India #39;s Laxman omitted for Bangladesh one day series December 2, 2004 12:51:24 CALCUTTA, Dec 2 (Reuters)   Middle order batsman Vangipurappu Laxman has been left out of India #39;s 15 player squad named on Thursday for a one day series in "
World,"It was midnight when gas began to leak from a Bhopal factory and killed thousands as they slept in central India 20 years ago. At midnight on Thursday, some "
World,"(IsraelNN.com) The Labor opposition party has already hammered out a preliminary agreement with the prime minister that would call for Labor remaining in a Likud-led coalition until November 2006, the scheduled date for national elections."
Sports, Kent Baer knows he has a difficult task as Notre Dame's interim head coach.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 3 (newratings.com) - Nokia Corp (NOK.NYS) continued to regain lost market share in the global handset mobile segment for the second consecutive quarter in 3Q, driven by new models and price cuts, according to a study conducted by the "
Business,"NEW YORK, December 3 (newratings.com) - The Board members of the Californian state pension fund, Calpers (California Public Employees Retirement System), are scheduled to begin the process of selecting a new President today, after Sean Harrigan was "
Business,"Lenovo Group stayed silent Friday about reports it is talking with IBM Corp. about buying the US company #39;s personal computer business, but an executive hinted that the Chinese company is looking to expand its PC operations."
Business,"Pathmark Stores, which owns 142 supermarkets in the city and throughout the northeast, hired Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein to advise it on options, including a possible sale of the company."
Business,"  California #39;s love affair with the SUV has deepened since the early 1990s, with one in eight motorists driving the soccer mom standby and registrations soaring 250 percent, a US Census Bureau report released yesterday said."
Business,Pitcher and Piano owner Wolverhampton  amp; Dudley says it is buying smaller rival Burtonwood for 119 million pounds after meeting forecasts with higher annual profits.
Business,"The US government will wait until next year to argue its case before the World Trade Organization over European aid to aircraft maker Airbus, a US trade official said."
Business,"House prices fell for a second straight month in November, down 0.4 percent, mortgage lender Halifax says, predicting property prices will fall 2 percent in 2005 after nine years of gains."
Business,IT WAS a great kick; a wondrous kick; high and long - and executed with Eyes Wide Shut. Scotlands rugby selectors looking for an unshakeable kicker into touch while the opposing pack thunders towards him 
World," President Bush has tapped former Presidents Clinton and Bush to lead a nationwide charitable fund raising effort for victims of the Asian tsunamis, the White House announced Monday."
Business,"Starting Wednesday, US residents in select states can begin claiming one free credit report per year under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act."
World," Hundreds of thousands of Muslims from around the world on Friday began a three day annual Islamic prayer meeting outside the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, with politics banned and sermons set to call for world peace."
World," U.S. shares are set to open higher on Friday, buoyed by Intel Corp.  after the world's largest chip maker raised its quarterly revenue target due to strong demand, but all eyes will be on jobs data before the opening."
World," Insurgents launched two major attacks Friday against a Shiite mosque and a police station in Baghdad, killing 30 people, including at least 16 police officers, the deadliest insurgent attacks in weeks."
Sci/Tech,Said the accused violated the  quot;CAN-SPAM quot; federal law requiring e-mail containing sexually explicit images to be clearly identified.
Sci/Tech,"Canadians are finally getting a taste of Apple #39;s iTunes. The legal music download service finally launched in Canada yesterday, bringing with it over 700,000 songs, exclusive tracks, celebrity playlists and multiple CD burning rights."
Sci/Tech,"Both rovers were launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on central Floridas Space Coast. Spirit ascended in daylight on June 10, 2003."
Sci/Tech,"The man recognised as the inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, is to begin work on the next version of the web at University of Southampton, where he has been appointed a professor."
Sci/Tech,Sharman Networks launched its counter attack against the record labels in the Australian Federal court yesterday. The company attacked the labels for their anti peer-to-peer tactic of deluging such services with so-called  #39;spoof files #39;.
Sci/Tech,"An early version of Netscape #39;s much-anticipated browser kills two birds with one stone: it runs the recent and wildly successful Mozilla Firefox engine, but renders pages in Internet Explorer, too."
Sci/Tech,"Singulus Technologies will begin selling machines for mass producing read-only Blu-ray Discs next year. German firm, Singulus, will supply machines that make the discs, called BD-ROMs, by "
Sci/Tech,"In addition to the previously know Cabir, Skulls and a Skulls variant that incorporated Cabir, it is now known of a new threat industry experts are calling Cantimer."
World," Rwanda troops pushed briefly into Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to attack Hutu rebels early this week but have since returned home, diplomatic sources in Africa's Great Lakes region said on Friday."
Sports,"A simmering steroid scandal that has plagued baseball for nearly a year began to boil over Thursday, with the promise of more eruptions tonight."
Sports,"The timing of Notre Dame #39;s firing of Tyrone Willingham makes no sense . . . unless the board of trustees had a replacement not only in mind, but in hand."
Sports,"Despite Red Bull Racing owner Dietrich Mateschitz #39;s comments earlier the season, David Coulthard could still be in a Formula One racing seat next season."
Sports,"The NHL and NHL Players Association will meet next week to review a proposal being prepared by the players, in a bid to end the lockout that has wiped out the first two months of the season."
Sports,"Ricky Williams has stuck it to the Dolphins one more time. By deciding once again he wants no part of playing football, he ruins any chance Miami had of trading him in the offseason for a No."
Sports,"Al Leiter #39;s heart may be in New York, but the southpaw #39;s paycheck will come from the Marlins. Agent Randy Hendricks acknowledged  quot;serious discussions quot; are underway to return Leiter to Florida "
Sports," Three months ago, Andy Roddick swept Rafael Nadal 6 0, 6 3, 6 4 in the second round of the U.S. Open. Don't expect it to be that easy when Roddick plays the 18 year old Spaniard in the Davis Cup final Friday. This time, the match is on clay. And Nadal will be cheered by an expected record crowd of 26,600 at Olympic Stadium."
Business, Medical devices maker Cyberonics Inc.  on Monday said it received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration saying the company's  response to issues involving manufacturing practices at its Houston operations has been insufficient.
Sports,The Bowl Championship Series was created with the sole purpose of finally producing a true national championship game in college football.
World,"Dow Chemical Co, in a major policy reversal, is accepting full responsibility for the 1984 Bhopal disaster in India, a company spokesman said on Friday."
World," UN Ambassador John Danforth submitted his resignation yesterday after six months in the position, an official said. Danforth, 68, had been mentioned as a successor to Secretary of State Colin "
Business,"The price of crude oil falls by more than a dollar in New York, as mild weather in northern US states eases demand for heating oil."
World,"  Rescuers are battling to reach thousands of people left stranded in the Philippines, where storms have left 1,000 people dead or missing."
World,"The European Union took on its biggest military mission yesterday, replacing Nato in charge of 7,000 peacekeeping troops in Bosnia."
World,WASHINGTON : The White House on Thursday demanded that Myanmar military authorities  quot;immediately and unconditionally quot; release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and condemned her extended house arrest.
World,"A group of militants raided two police stations in Baghdad on Friday, killing 12 policemen and wounding several others, police said."
World,"BAGHDAD At least five mortar rounds exploded in central Baghdad on Thursday, including two in the Green Zone, the enclave that houses Iraq #39;s interim administration and several foreign embassies."
Business," The U.S. unit of Volkswagen will  offer a year of free car insurance to customers in two states  as a way of attracting business, Europe's biggest automaker  said on Monday."
World,"LONDON, Dec 3 (AFP) - The vote by French Socialists to back the EU constitution bodes well for its ratification, even though the outcome of a referendum in 2005 is still uncertain, major British newspapers said Friday."
World, President Roh Moo hyun said on Thursday the country must be ready to guard against excessive currency moves and that channels for more international cooperation on exchange rates should be kept open.
Sports, The head of the BALCO lab at the  center of a global steroid scandal said in an interview to be  aired on Friday that he witnessed track star Marion Jones using  steroids in a drug program he devised.
World,"Last June, at the very time Marwan Barghouti was sentenced to life emprisonment by Israeli justice, Franck Biancheri was writing an editorial saying that whatever Israeli judges were deciding, most probably Mr Barghouti will become the president of "
World,GABORONE - Out-going Mozambican President Joachim Chissano is expected to arrive in Gaborone today to bid fare well to President Festus Mogae before he leaves office after the December 1 to 2 general election.
Business,The dollar rallied after dropping to a record low yesterday against the euro amid uncertainty about whether officials would intervene to curb the currency #39;s slide.
Business,"Consumers in 13 Western states will be able to grab free online copies of their credit reports starting Wednesday, as a new federal law is phased in."
Business,"The decision by Target Corp. to ban Salvation Army bell-ringers this year could take the jingle out of the collection bell, but the local Army operation hopes the community will rally so that doesn #39;t happen."
World, Interception of several technology shipments to Iran has bolstered U.S. suspicions that Iran is secretly developing an intercontinental ballistic missile that could threaten Europe and possibly the United States.
World, THE FILIBUSTER: The notion of talking a measure to death dates to the Founding Fathers. In the 1950s and '60s foes of racial progress used it to block civil rights legislation and in 1957 Strom Thurmond launched the longest one man filibuster in history. He spoke for more than 24 hours.
Sports, Rookie professional James Nitties shot a  flawless second round of 65 to snatch the outright lead in the  Australian PGA Championship Friday.
Sports, Ryder Cup player Ian Poulter missed  the cut at the Hong Kong Open after stumbling to a  five over par 75 in the second round Friday.
World, Ukraine's Supreme Court considered final  arguments on Friday from two rivals in a contested presidential  election that has plunged the country into turmoil and kindled  distrust between Russia and the West.
Sports,"New Scotland boss Walter Smith has outlined his plans to improve the team - including approaching previously  #39;retired #39; experienced players, continuing Berti Vogts policy of selecting non-Scots born players and reducing the number of friendly matches."
Sports,Jocelyn Thibault and the handful of his Blackhawks teammates still in town waiting out the lockout have stepped up their workouts recently just in case there #39;s a season.
World," A suicide car bomber rammed into a  Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad during dawn prayers Friday, killing  14 people and stoking fears that sectarian divisions over when  to hold elections could unleash further bloodshed."
World," Rwanda troops pushed briefly into  Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to attack Hutu rebels early  this week but have since returned home, diplomatic sources in  Africa's Great Lakes region said on Friday."
World," A man forced his way into a primary  school in northeast China Friday and stabbed and injured 12  grade one pupils, the latest in a wave of recent school attacks  in China, Xinhua news agency said."
World," BBC World television said on Friday that  an interview it ran with a man it identified as a spokesman for  Dow Chemical, accepting responsibility for India's Bhopal  disaster, was inaccurate."
Sports,"Ripping the shroud further off one of baseball's dirty secrets, Yankees slugger Jason Giambi testified before a federal grand jury that he used performance-enhancing human growth hormone in 2003 and illegal steroids for at least three seasons, the San Francisco Chronicle reported yesterday, citing a transcript of the court proceedings."
Sports,Terry Robiskie would like to do what Joe Morgan did for the 1988 Red Sox: rattle off a bunch of wins and shed his interim coach label with the Cleveland Browns.
Sports,NESN's  quot;Faith Rewarded: The Historic Season of the 2004 Boston Red Sox quot; hits the retail stores today in both DVD and VHS formats.
Sports,"Heloise shipped along copies of her book,  quot;A Year's Worth of Stain Removal Hints, quot; but that was not enough. The hintful heroine was summoned for personal assistance."
Sports,"Ricky Williams, the 2002 NFL rushing champion, rejected a deal to serve a four-game drug suspension this season and return to the field next year."
Business,I #39;ve heard that some people will now have free access to their credit reports. How do I get mine? Whether or not you can get a free credit report depends on where you live.
Business,"The union representing 6,000 reservation and customer service agents at US Airways yesterday reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, just as attorneys for the airline were seeking "
Sports,"The timing of Notre Dame's firing of Tyrone Willingham makes no sense . . . unless the board of trustees had a replacement not only in mind, but in hand. The only coach Notre Dame would have to go after with such urgency is Utah's Urban Meyer, who reportedly is also on the short list at Florida."
Business,"A federal judge yesterday ruled that Boston Scientific Corp. violated its agreements with an Israeli company when it set up a secret stent-making operation in Ireland in 1997, and he told the two companies to quickly reach a settlement or face a prompt trial he will hold to determine what damages, if any, Boston Scientific owes."
Sports,"VIRGINIA TECH (9-2) vs. MIAMI (8-2) When and where: Tomorrow, 1 p.m., at Miami. TV: Channels 5, 6, and 9. Last season: Virginia Tech won, 31-7. AP rankings: Miami is No. 9, Virginia Tech No. 10. At a glance: The Atlantic Coast Conference's BCS bid will likely go to the winner of this game. Should Virginia Tech win, the Hokies ..."
Sports,The University of New Hampshire defense was under siege in the first half of last week's Division 1-AA playoff against high-octane Georgia Southern.
Business,"With Bank of America Corp. giving up on putting its name on the home of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins, how would Liberty Center or CVS Forum sound?"
Sports,"  A sensation of spectacular spaciousness greets you as you stand at the edge of Lake Champlain, your vision of life at that moment dominated by the Green Mountains on one horizon and the Adirondacks on the other. But if you meander up College Street, cross over a bustling Church Street with its shops and restaurants, stroll past ..."
Business,"Crude oil futures nose-dived for a second day in a row yesterday, briefly dipping below \$43 a barrel, as traders focused on rising fuel supplies and the lack of cold weather. The two-day drop of more than \$5 a barrel picked up momentum from technical and speculative trading."
Sports,"The worst United States loss in Ryder Cup history led to a shake-up in the qualification process, a change geared toward making sure the Americans are on top of their game when the 2006 matches are played in Ireland."
Sports,What: MIAA Division 1A Super Bowl. Where: Bentley College in Waltham. When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Last meeting: Sept. 17 (a 21-7 A-B win).
Business,"There really ought to be a special place in heaven reserved for rich people who fight with each other, if only because of the great theater they provide for everyone else."
Business,Some of the biggest fashion trends at department stores this holiday season have more to do with MP3 players than cashmere ponchos or fur-trimmed sweaters.
Sports,What: MIAA Division 3A Super Bowl. Where: Bentley College in Waltham. When: Saturday at 10 a.m. Last meeting: Schools have never met. .
Sports,"Worst to first is one of the hardest things to do in sports, but how do you go from winless to a Super Bowl berth with a diverse group of kids from a variety of backgrounds and neighborhoods, many of whom have never played football before entering high school?"
Business,"The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved projects that could add nearly 400 residences in the city, including an expansion in Charles River Park. The BRA gave the green light to developer Equity Residential to move forward with the West End Residences at Emerson Place. The residences plan 306 rental apartments, 15 percent of which will be affordable. Equity said the project ..."
World,Aboriginal sports star Michael Long highlights discrimination and poverty during talks with Australia's PM John Howard.
Business,"Jefferies Group Inc. , a New York-based brokerage, is under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission as part of a probe into whether brokers doled out gifts to mutual fund executives to win trading business, people familiar with the matter said."
Sports,"It's not a Super Bowl, but South Shore Voke is not complaining. The Vikings, who won back-to-back Division 7 Super Bowls before moving up a division this season, capped their 2004 campaign by defeating Blackstone Valley, 16-6, last night in the Vocational Football Championship Series small school final at Chelsea High School."
World,Mozambique's outgoing leader Joaquim Chissano says more people would vote if they were paid.
Sports,What: MIAA Division 2A Super Bowl. Where: Curry College in Milton. When: Saturday at 4:15 p.m. Last meeting: Schools have never met.
Business,"Federal regulators yesterday filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five current and former managers of big vendor companies, saying they engineered a \$24 million accounting fraud by the retailing giant in 2000-2001."
Business,"The New York Times Co. told investors yesterday that its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings would miss Wall Street estimates on weaker-than-expected advertising in the fourth quarter and higher costs for promotion, printing, distribution, and newsprint."
Sports,What: MIAA Division 3 Super Bowl. Where: Curry College in Milton. When: Saturday at 10 a.m. Last meeting: 1988 Super Bowl (a 13-0 Westwood win).
Business,The dollar rallied after dropping to a record low yesterday against the euro amid uncertainty about whether officials would intervene to curb the currency's slide.
Business,"UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said it would be irresponsible #39; #39; to offer guarantees that there won #39;t be tax increases, while refuting accusations his spending plans aren #39;t affordable."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. will seek a court injunction to prohibit a strike by disaffected unions that have threatened a walkout if a bankruptcy judge grants the airline's request to cancel their labor contracts.
Sports,"FRIDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL/MEN 7:30 p.m. -- Memphis at Purdue, ESPN2 PRO BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. -- Celtics vs. Toronto at the FleetCenter, FSN, WWZN (1510) 8 p.m. -- Detroit at San Antonio, ESPN 10:30 p.m. -- Indiana at Sacramento, ESPN BOXING 9:30 p.m. -- Friday Night Fights at Atlantic City: Rocky Juarez vs. Guty Espadas Jr. (featherweights), ESPN2 GOLF 1:30 p.m. ..."
World,Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi visits Berlin to secure a German boost for his country's  reconstruction.
Sports,"Neither is a man of La Mancha, but the two wandering Americans named Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish may feel like Don Quixote going against malevolent windmills today. Tilting with tennis rackets while 27,000 Spaniards screamingly try to drive them as cuckoo as old D.Q. himself."
Sports,"  Binghamton at Brown, 7 p.m.; Pioneer Valley Classic: Amherst at Westfield St., 8 p.m."
Sports,"BASEBALL Cleveland (AL): Named Felix Fermin hitting coach for Buffalo (IL). Houston (NL): Named Dave Clark manager of Corpus Christi (Texas League), Ivan DeJesus manager and Chuck Carr coach for Salem (Carolina League), Tim Bogar manager and Rodney Linares coach for Lexington (South Atlantic League), Russ Nixon manager of Greenville (Rookie League), and Sean Berry minor league hitting coordinator. Pittsburgh ..."
World,David Blunkett has won the first round of a High Court battle with his ex-lover over access to her son.
Sports,"Mike Fratello was hired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday, leaving the TV booth and replacing friend and mentor Hubie Brown, who retired last week for health reasons."
World,"\\The internet may be fuelling a rise in suicide pacts, a leading psychiatrist has warned."
Sports,"After a night to cool off and think about what he'd done, Paul Pierce showed up at Celtics practice yesterday and apologized to his coach and teammates for staging a very public hissy fit with coach Doc Rivers late in Wednesday's game. Rivers accepted the mea culpa, said the two would talk before tonight's game with Toronto, and both men ..."
World,"  A former communist who runs a respected Palestinian human rights organization, a professor with ties to Islamic groups, and a lawmaker known for exposing government corruption are among the 10 candidates vying to lead the Palestinian Authority, in what analysts here say will be the first truly competitive presidential election in the Arab world."
World,"  The weather plunges below freezing each night and the bitter winds swirl through the snow lined streets, but the protesters filling the avenues and squares of Ukraine's capital have shown no sign of relenting."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    United Nations peacekeepers patrolled the streets of Haiti's capital as gunfire rang out yesterday, a day after a prison riot and shootouts killed a dozen people and left scores injured during a visit by Secretary of State Colin Powell."
World,"KABKABIYAH, Sudan -- Hidden among scrub brush not far from this remote, sandy outpost, Ibrahim Ali Hassan, a rebel fighter in Sudan's western Darfur region, spots the slow-moving caravan of 18 camels and their riders. They look like specks on the horizon."
World,"ATASCADEROS, Mexico -- This remote farming town in northwestern Mexico has tried just about everything to rid itself of rats: cats, poison, and even cash rewards for killing the thousands of rodents infesting businesses and destroying the corn harvest."
World,PRETORIA -- The World Health Organization urged poor countries yesterday to offer deworming pills to pregnant women after a recent study in Nepal showed a 41 percent drop in the deaths of infants of mothers who took the pills before giving birth.
World,"FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- A military judge ruled yesterday that prosecutors in the court-martial of Private First Class Lynndie England may use a pair of statements she gave describing the posing of naked Iraqi prisoners as ''joking around, having fun. quot;"
World,"  Rwanda denied yesterday it had sent troops into neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, despite repeated threats from Rwandan President Paul Kagame to attack ethnic Hutu militias that have harassed his nation from the area."
World,"BHOPAL, India -- Civil rights activists, survivors, and other protesters converged on Bhopal this week to mark the 20th anniversary of the world's worst industrial accident and demand justice for hundreds of thousands of people still suffering in the aftermath."
World,  Venezuela's government asked the Supreme Court yesterday to overturn the acquittals of the military ringleaders of a 2002 coup against President Hugo Chavez to clear the way for fresh prosecutions.
World,"Barry Bonds testified to a grand jury that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by a trainer, but said he didn't know they were steroids."
World,"For Jorge Hank Rhon - gambling tycoon, racetrack operator and Tijuana's new mayor - scandals seem to swirl like mosquitoes."
Business,"Sears Roebuck and Co. scored a surprising sales jump in November, but retail experts warned Thursday that disappointing sales at other merchants may foretell less-than-anticipated holiday gains."
Business,"A new federal law, entitled the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act, went into effect this week enabling millions of Americans to get a snapshot of their credit history for free."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announced Monday that it expects its December sales to have risen 3 percent at stores open at least a year, a figure that is at the top end of the company's sales estimate."
Business," U.S. stocks opened with an upbeat start to 2005, rising on Monday as oil prices tumbled, Wal Mart Stores Inc.  brightened its outlook for December sales, and Goldman Sachs raising fourth quarter estimates for Google Inc.  and Yahoo Inc. ."
Business,"The Communications Workers of America #39;s national executive board voted unanimously to authorize strike action by 6,000 passenger service agents against US Airways, clearing "
Sports,The last time the USA went more than eight years without a Davis Cup championship was more than half a century ago and spanned a period when the 
Sports,Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez fired a second-round 64 to grab the lead at the halfway stage of the Hong Kong Open on Friday. Jimenez claimed six birdies to open up a two-shot lead 
Sports,Impossible. Inconceivable. A Southeastern Conference team is in position to go 12-0 and get locked out of the national championship game.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled a new set of Web-based services allowing users of its MSN service to publish and track each other #39;s blogs.
Sci/Tech,"Four executives from Infineon Technologies have pleaded guilty to price fixing in the DRAM industry, according to the US Department of Justice."
World,"Twenty years later, Union Carbide is still shortchanging the victims of the world #39;s worst industrial disaster. On Dec. 3, 1984, a toxic gas leak from Union Carbide #39;s pesticide factory in Bhopal, India, killed at least 7,000 people."
World,US Ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth wants to return to private life when President George W. Bush begins his second term.
World,"Dakar - Smaller but mightier than its neighbours, Rwanda #39;s greatest clout may come from its nightmare past: a sense across the world that the country was largely abandoned in 1994 to face Hutu extremists who slaughtered more than a half-million people."
World,At least 14 people were killed and 19 were wounded when a car bomb went off in a Sunni area in the north of the city. The target of the attack is still not clear.
World,"Top News News, Bhopal,Residents, activists and intellectuals alike Friday mourned the death of thousands in the world #39;s worst industrial disaster that hit this central Indian city 20 years ago."
World,"Iraqi capital Baghdad was the scene of two big attacks, which left at least 23 people dead, according to reports. A car bomb went off outside a mosque in an area called Adhamiya in the north of the city, killing 13 people."
Business,"The major record labels, which refused initially to deal with the emerging online song file-sharing technologies, have turned over a new leaf."
Sports,"Victor Conte, who founded the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, which is at the center of a federal investigation, says Marion Jones and Barry Bonds #39; trainer, Greg Anderson, received steroids produced by his lab."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he may consider re-signing former Gunners star Emmanuel Petit. The Frenchman is currently training with the Premiership champions as he bids to find a new club.
Business," Kmart Holding Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday  said sales at stores open at least a year fell 4.6 percent in  the November December period    an improvement from declines  earlier in the year."
World,"A landslide struck a village in southwest China early Friday, destroying 25 homes and leaving 65 people missing, Xinhua news agency reported."
World, The UN nuclear agency agreed yesterday on a plan for policing Iran #39;s nuclear programs designed to avoid a showdown at the United Nations.
World,"When Colin Powell was named US Secretary of State nearly four years ago, Jamaicans celebrated the stature achieved by the son of humble Jamaican immigrants."
World," Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said in a  presidential campaign speech Monday he would never take up arms  against militant groups whose dismantlement is part of a  U.S. sponsored peace ""road map."""
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft indicated that the defendants used compromised computers around the world, using so-called zombie computers. By Thomas Claburn."
Business," European stock markets hit their highest levels in nearly 2 1/2 years on Friday, pumped up by chipmakers Infineon and ASML after industry bellwether Intel boosted its quarterly revenue outlook."
Business," U.S. shares are set to open higher on  Friday, buoyed by Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> after the world's  largest chip maker raised its quarterly revenue target due to  strong demand, but all eyes will be on jobs data before the  opening."
Business, Battered oil prices stayed weak on  Friday after a  $6 slump spurred by easing worries about winter  supplies.
Business," Continued depreciation in the dollar  is forcing Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen to consider  building VW and Audi brand cars in the United States, the  company's sales and marketing head said."
Business,"The IMF has said it will negotiate with Argentina after  the country's debt swap, that was delayed until 17 January."
Business,"Finnish mobile giant Nokia is losing the head of its networks division, the second senior executive to leave the unit in two weeks."
Business,"The Halifax bank, Britain's biggest mortgage lender, predicts a much-feared fall in the rampant UK property market."
Business," Eurozone retail sales rose 0.7 percent in October from September but were down 0.2 percent compared with October 2003, the European statistics agency Eurostat reported."
Business,"Bells will be ringing at Mervyn #39;s department stores this holiday season after all, store officials announced Thursday in a sudden reversal of a ban on Salvation Army collection kettles."
Business,A Michigan-based executive for PepsiCo Inc. of Purchase and two former executives of PepsiCo #39;s Frito-Lay division were sued by federal regulators yesterday for allegedly helping Kmart falsify its earnings.
Sports," Baseball player Barry Bonds told a federal grand jury that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by a trainer who was indicted in a steroid distribution ring but denied knowing they were steroids, according to a report published Friday."
World," A Serb officer indicted for war crimes in the siege of Sarajevo during the 1992 95 Bosnian war was on his way to the U.N. war crimes tribunal in The Hague on Friday, chief prosecutor Carla Del Ponte said."
Sci/Tech,"Four executives at Infineon Technologies AG, one of the world #39;s largest makers of memory chips, have agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges of price fixing in federal court, authorities said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The number of Europeans with broadband has exploded over the past 12 months, with the web eating into TV viewing habits, research suggests."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released a swathe of new figures related to Bungie #39;s Xbox opus, Halo 2, revealing that the title has now sold over five million units worldwide and become the most popular game in the history of Xbox Live."
Sports,A decision on the fate of sprinter Michelle Collins will be decided Dec. 10 by a three-person arbitration panel of the American Arbitration Association meeting in San Francisco.
Sports,If Carmelo Anthony searched for a silver lining Thursday - and he could have used one - it was that the late start to the Nuggets #39; 92-73 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers forced Denver television viewers to choose between the game and the late local 
Sci/Tech," Box sets have always been a sound investment. Now visuals are plumping up the volume. Already a common component of standard CD releases, the bonus DVD is gradually making its way into pop music's grand artifact, the elaborately packaged, multi CD career retrospective."
Sci/Tech," The mobile phone giant Nokia said that Sari Baldauf, head of its networks unit and long seen as a possible successor to company chief Jorma Ollila, will leave the group early next year."
Sci/Tech," When computer users hunt for information on the Internet, they typically turn to Google or Yahoo. When analysts working for U.S. intelligence look for documents and data stored on computers inside their own agencies, they often turn to software made by a little known firm from Northern Virginia."
World,"  A source at the BBC told AFX News that their story alleging that Dow Chemical (DOW) has taken responsibility for the Bhopal disaster is a hoax, and Reuters reported that a spokesman for Dow #39;s Union Carbide denied the report."
Sci/Tech," Space cooperation between China and the U.S. may finally be getting off the ground a year after China put a man in orbit, with the two countries holding their first talks and planning a series of exchanges."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Won't reach it without industry and download-service support
Sci/Tech,Chipmaker Intel boosts its prediction of sales for the final three months of the year to \$9.3-9.5bn.
Sci/Tech, Police questioned 350 South Korean  students Friday and more were under suspicion in a widening  probe into cheating that has uncovered a link between two  national obsessions    education and mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,"The Huygens probe is on target and all set for its encounter with Titan, the mysterious large moon of Saturn."
Sci/Tech,"The UK might be ""better off"" with fewer - but larger and better-funded - chemistry departments, a leading academic says."
Business,"The nations retailers had a disappointing start to the holiday season, reporting sluggish sales for November after a surge in Thanksgiving weekend business failed to materialize."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced today that is filing 7 lawsuits against spammers for failing to label sexually explicit messages. The lawsuits were filed in Washington State Superior Court, alleging that defendants violated "
Sci/Tech,Indian and Russia signed Friday a Joint Declaration emphasizing strategic partnership between the two countries and taking note of the transformation in the global environment in recent years.
World,"New Delhi: India and Russia on Friday gave a new thrust to their relations when they signed a joint declaration and eleven agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in banking, energy, space exploration "
World,"The Cuban government freed another jailed opponent yesterday, the sixth dissident released this week in a move widely seen as an attempt to repair relations with the European Union."
Sci/Tech,The consumer electronics giant is finally ready to build MP3 players that play MP3s. What does that mean to the industry?
World, A British man admitted Monday to sending hoax emails to friends and relatives of people missing since the Asian tsunami.
Sci/Tech,"New ways of protecting U.S. troops from RPGs, biological weapons and more take center stage at a military science conference. There's even a morphine substitute that emerged from the rave scene. Noah Shachtman reports from Orlando, Florida."
Sci/Tech,Relationships in the information age work best when you exercise restraint and courtesy. Especially after you break up. Commentary by Regina Lynn.
Sci/Tech,"You're unlikely to find a martial arts movie as beautiful as Zhang Yimou's House of Flying Daggers, but you'll need to look elsewhere for passion. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,"Pirates, the latest release by game developer Sid Meier, offers plenty of addictive play for those who want to virtually pillage the Caribbean. But repetitiveness and design flaws dampen the experience. Game review by Suneel Ratan."
Sci/Tech,"The coolest geek shopping list ever: 129 of the best screens, cams, phones, games and gadgets of the year, from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,"The FDA probably will not approve a patch for women suffering from hypoactive sexual desire disorder, as an advisory board believes more evidence is needed to prove the drug is safe. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Sci/Tech,"Archivists who want to digitize 'orphan works' -- books, movies and films that are no longer commercially viable but remain under copyright -- lose a court battle. But they vow to continue the war to rebalance copyright law. By Katie Dean."
Business," U.S. stock futures surged Friday  morning on the back of Intel Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> raised quarterly  sales forecast and lower oil prices, but strategists said the  market's early direction would be dictated by the monthly  employment data due out before the start of trading."
Business,The Office of Fair Trading refers Apple's iTunes service to the European Commission on the grounds that it over-charges UK customers.
Business,"BT Group buys out its partners in loss-making Italian telecoms firm Albacom, as it continues its expansion into business services."
Business,Unions are locked in talks with Jaguar bosses in the hope of  persuading them not to stop car production at the Browns Lane factory in Coventry.
Business,"Battered oil prices stayed weak on Friday after a \$6 slump spurred by easing worries about winter supplies. US crude oil futures (CLc1: Quote, Profile, Research) fell five cents to \$43.20 "
World," The former rebel leader who was set to become Kosovo's new prime minister on Friday was recently interviewed by U.N. war crimes investigators, raising fears among some western officials that he could be indicted for his role in the 1998 99 war in former Yugoslavia."
World," NATO commander Gen. James Jones on Friday expressed surprise at the slow pace of restoring security to Iraq, saying he had believed the insurgency here would have been brought under control faster than in Afghanistan."
World, Dow Chemical Co said on Friday that there was no basis whatsoever in a BBC World report saying that it had accepted responsibility for India's Bhopal disaster.
Sci/Tech,"The Huygens probe is on target and all set for its encounter with Titan, the mysterious large moon of Saturn. The 2.7m-wide robot lab has passed its final systems check-out and scientists "
Sports,"Arsenal may consider signing French midfielder Emmanuel Petit as a stop-gap solution to their midfield injury problems, manager Arsene Wenger says."
Sports,  Denver Nuggets star and Baltimore native Carmelo Anthony said he doesn #39;t remember a conversation that has showed up on a homemade DVD.
Business," Dow Chemical Co.  on Monday said DuPont Co.  will buy its remaining equity stake in DuPont Dow Elastomers LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies, for  #36;87 million."
World," Flash floods and landslides triggered by back to back storms that lashed the northeastern Philippines had killed more than 600 people by Friday, with nearly 400 still missing, military officials said."
Business,"NTL, Britains largest cable firm, has struck an agreement with a consortium led by one of Australias top banks to sell its network of masts for 1.27 billion."
Business,"WOLVERHAMPTON  amp; Dudley, Britains biggest regional brewer, said it was buying another beer-making company in a 119 million swoop as it posted improved profits for the year."
Sci/Tech,Evidence from the Mars exploration rovers Spirit and Opportunity has led scientists to suggest that water was once present in large quantities on the red planet.
Sci/Tech,"THE INVENTOR of the World Wide Web has got a job as a professor at the University of Southampton. That #39;s according to the This is Southampton web site, which said Sir Tim Berners-Lee will become chair of computer "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has confirmed that it is to start selling its cut-down, wallet-friendly, version of Windows in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Russia."
Sports,MANCHESTER (AFP) - Fuming Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has demanded that the Football Association clarify their disciplinary guidelines.
Sports,Hong Kong (Sports Network) - Miguel Angel Jimenez fired a six-under 64 Friday to surge into the lead after the second round of the Omega Hong Kong Open.
Sports,By next Friday we should have a good idea as to whether the NHL will play this year or if we are to see the entire season lost. On Thursday the players association invited the NHL to meet next week for a bargaining session.
World,The UN Security Council has met to discuss the alleged incursion of Rwandan troops into neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Business,Singapore police launch a criminal investigation into the \$550m  trading scandal surrounding collapsed jet fuel supplier China Aviation Oil.
Business,"Japan's second-largest bank says it is committed to supporting struggling Mitsubishi Motors, despite denying it is preparing 100bn yen of fresh investment"
Business," U.S. stock futures surged Friday  morning on the back of Intel Corp.'s raised quarterly sales  forecast and lower oil prices, but strategists said the  market's early direction would be dictated by the monthly  employment data due out before the start of trading."
Business,The nation #39;s largest public pension fund fired its president Wednesday following a tumultuous year in which he became an outspoken advocate for reform in the board rooms of corporate America.
Business,Canadian aluminum producing giant Alcan Inc. said Friday that it is in exclusive talks to sell the company #39;s stake in Aluminium de Grece SA to metals company Mytilineos Holdings SA of Greece.
Sports," Dirk Nowitzki scored 53 points  #151; the most ever by a Dallas player and tops in the NBA this season  #151; and was just as dominant in other parts of his game, carrying the Mavericks past the Houston Rockets 113 106 in overtime Thursday night."
Sports," Bruce Gradkowski threw three of his four touchdown passes to Lance Moore, leading Toledo to a 35 27 win over Miami (Ohio) in the Mid American Conference championship game Thursday night."
Sci/Tech," BT Group PLC has awarded a contract worth  $5 million US to Nortel Networks for voice over Internet technology designed to link almost 10,000 agents into a so called virtual contact centre."
Sports,SIR ALEX FERGUSON was delighted to see Manchester United book a Carling Cup semi-final crack at Chelsea with a rapid-fire strike and no off-field dramas.
Sports,  Caryn Wilson of Rancho Mirage shot a 1 under par 71 on Thursday and was tied for 20th place after two rounds of the LPGA Tour Qualifying School.
Sports,"Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, has called for an end to the  quot;bickering quot; between the five cities seeking to host the 2012 Games."
Sports, Arsenal are on the verge of handing former Highbury favourite Emmanuel Petit a short term contract as Arsene Wenger bids to shore up the Gunners crumbling defence of their Premiership title.
Sports,"Goal.com had revealed earlier this week that the deal bringing Boca Juniors super-striker Tevez to Corinthians would be sealed by today, and this is precisely what happened."
World,"Fresh from a painful parliamentary defeat, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel said yesterday he will turn to his old rivals in the Labor "
World,"A landslide destroyed 25 village houses in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou on Friday and 65 villagers, asleep at the time, were missing, Xinhua news agency said."
World,"ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan on Friday agreed to begin the train service between Munnabao in Rajasthan and Kokhrapar in Pakistan #39;s Sindh province and lay down necessary infrastructure, but failed to reach an understanding on the time schedule to start "
Business," The EU's new budget chief criticised calls by the bloc's richest states to limit EU spending to one percent of gross national income (GNI), saying it would not amount to a freeze but a big funding cut."
World, A furor in Turkey ignited by the title of a Christian spiritual leader on a U.S. embassy invitation has underscored concerns about the largely Muslim country's treatment of minorities two weeks before the European Union decides whether to open membership talks with Ankara.
World," As U.S. forces bore down on Baghdad in  April last year, the first objective they took before the  assault on the capital itself was the airport."
World,"   R   obert Malley , a former assistant to President    Bill Clinton  who rejects blaming only    Yasser Arafat  for the collapse of peace efforts four years ago, warns that a rare window of opportunity for engaging both sides ""is not going to be eternally open."""
World,"<p></p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia on Thursday said itwould pardon 23 jailed rebels to encourage Marxist guerrillasto free 72 hostages, including three Americans.</p>"
World,"The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency knew dissident military officers were planning a coup in 2002 against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, according to purported U.S. intelligence documents posted on the Internet."
World,"The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency knew dissident military officers were planning a coup in 2002 against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, according to purported U.S. intelligence documents posted on the Internet."
Business,"The dollar headed for its first weekly gain in more than two months against the yen and halted a seven- week slide versus the euro before a government report expected to show US employers hired 200,000 workers last month."
Business,"announced in a statement that, in accordance with its previously stated intentions, it had voted against the proposed IAMGOLD merger."
Business,Bee Columnist. Sean Harrigan and his acolytes are spinning a melodramatic tale about his ouster from the governing board of the huge California Public Employees #39; Retirement System - that he 
Business,"IBM (IBM:NYSE - news - research) is reportedly ready to exit the PC business, having long lost its dominance in the arena. The report said Lenovo Group, China #39;s top PC company, is among the interested bidders."
Business," December 03, 2004   Five former executives from Kmart and its vendor companies settled Securities and Exchange Commission civil charges this week stemming from a  $24 million accounting fraud they oversaw at the retail giant, the "
Business,Banking giant Halifax today said that house prices would fall by 2 fall next year and that interest rates had peaked. Its negative outlook for the property market is in contrast to the 2 rise predicted by 
Sports," Baseball star Barry Bonds testified to a grand jury that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by a trainer who was indicted in a steroid distribution ring, but said he didn't know they were steroids, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday."
World," BBC World said on Friday it was duped in an ""elaborate deception"" by a man who claimed to be a Dow Chemical Co. spokesman and said in an interview the U.S. company accepted responsibility for India's Bhopal disaster."
Sci/Tech,Napster creator Shawn Fanning has spoken publicly about his new project - a licensed file-sharing service with an almost unlimited selection of tracks.
Sci/Tech,"Youth ministers Mike Foster, left, and Craig Gross say they don #39;t want teens to get sucked into the world of online porm. (ABCNEWS."
Sci/Tech,"BT plans to migrate its UK call centres to a new VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) system over the next two years, allowing around 9,700 call centre agents on 124 sites to work as one team in a single, virtual, customer contact centre."
Sports,"Toronto Sun. They #39;re whistling a new tune in the lockout trenches, not quite the Hockey Night In Canada theme, but more pleasant to the ears than three months of bombast."
World,Some 80 Kenyan MPs storm out of parliament in the latest twist in a row over a new constitution. 
World,\The Japanese government says urgent policy changes are needed to reverse the country's population decline.
Business,"After putting a dreary October spin on its prospects for the final three months of the year, Intel allowed Thursday that Christmas may come to techdom after all."
Business,British Chancellor Gordon Brown has denied he was overly optimistic about the state of the British economy in Thursday #39;s pre-budget report.
Business,"IBM Corp. has put its PC business up for sale, according to a story published on Friday on the Web site of The New York Times. IBM is discussing selling the business to "
Sci/Tech,"Space cooperation between China and the US may finally be getting off the ground a year after China put a man in orbit, with the two countries holding their first talks and planning a series of exchanges."
Sports," Baseball star slugger Barry Bonds told a grand jury that he used a clear substance and cream from a firm embroiled in a doping scandal, but never thought they were steroids, the San Francisco Chronicle reported."
World,Bhopal - A hoax played on the BBC that US giant Dow Chemical was to pay \$12bn to those maimed in the world #39;s worst industrial disaster was slammed Friday as  quot;cruel quot; in this city where thousands died.
World,"MAXINE McKEW: In Iraq, the group led by the country #39;s most wanted insurgent has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a police station in western Baghdad."
Business," U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, spurred by lower oil prices and Intel Corp.'s   higher sales forecast as Wall Street waited for monthly employment data for clues about the economy's health."
Business, The dollar drifted near recent record  lows against the euro and five year lows against the yen on  Friday ahead of key U.S. jobs figures.
Business," U.S. stock futures rose on Friday,  spurred by lower oil prices and Intel Corp.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> higher  sales forecast as Wall Street waited for monthly employment  data for clues about the economy's health."
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  has put its personal computing business up for sale in a deal  that could be worth as much as  $2 billion, the New York Times  reported on Friday."
Business,"The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. employers added 112,000 new jobs overall in November as the unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent."
Business," A surprisingly soft 112,000 new U.S. jobs were created in November, the Labor Department said on Friday, casting a shadow across an already downbeat holiday sales season with consumers apparently worried by scarce work and high oil prices."
Business," Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp  fell 7.6 percent before the bell on Friday the morning after the ninth largest U.S. bank said fourth quarter profit will fall well short of analysts' forecasts,"
Business,  International Business Machines Corp. has reportedly put its personal computer business up for sale in a deal that could fetch as much as  $2 billion and close an era for an industry pioneer which 
Business,"The US dollar sank anew against other major currencies yesterday, even though Japanese officials publicly raised the prospect of joining with European governments to brake its slide."
Business,"US employers pulled back on hiring as they entered the holiday shopping season, adding just 112,000 new jobs overall in November. It was the weakest gain in five months and about half of what economists had forecast."
Business,European Union officials on Friday called on the United States to clarify its position on a possible court challenge at the World Trade Organization over alleged unfair subsidies given to European aircraft maker Airbus.
Business,"Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (EW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it does not expect the US Food and Drug Administration to provide an answer on whether it can conduct a clinical "
Business," The union for 5,800 US Airways Group Inc. customer service and reservation agents said it reached agreement on pay and benefit cuts the airline had sought to help emerge from bankruptcy."
Business," Stock futures rose on Monday, pointing  to a solid start to the New Year, as oil prices tumbled more  than a dollar and Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> brightened its  outlook for December sales."
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp. has reportedly put its personal computer business up for sale in a deal that could fetch as much as  #36;2 billion and close an era for an industry pioneer which long ago shifted its focus to more lucrative segments of the computer business.
Sci/Tech," China's largest maker of PCs is one of the potential buyers, newspaper says."
Sci/Tech," Whenever  his cell phone rings, which is a lot, Delvon Murray, 18, hears ""My Boo,"" the Alicia Keys Usher duet. Whenever his girlfriend's cell phone rings,  she hears ""In Love Wit Chu"" from hip hop artist Da Brat."
Sports,  The head of BALCO is saying US Olympian Marion Jones has used performance enhancing stimulants. BALCO founder Victor Conte has told ABC #39;s  quot;20/20 quot; he witnessed the five time Olympic medalist injecting 
Sports,"Carlos Moya fired Spain into a 1-0 lead over the United States in the Davis Cup final on Friday. Whipping up a record tennis crowd of 27,200, the former world number one bamboozled "
Sports,Nick Heidfeld has declared himself happy with his first outing for Williams and in fact the team was also so impressed that they #39;ve invited him back for a second trial.
Sports,"Five weeks after Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia were in a play-off for the Volvo Masters title, three more of Europe #39;s Ryder Cup heroes are battling for victory at the Omega Hong Kong Open."
Sports,"The RB1, the Red Bull Racing teams challenger for the 2005 FIA Formula One World Championship, will be officially unveiled in Spain next February, it has been announced."
Sports,World athletics chiefs yesterday formally charged Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou with missing drugs tests on the eve of the Olympic Games.
Sports," The Houston Rockets fell to the Dallas Mavericks in overtime, 113 106, at AmericanAirlines Center on Thursday. Tracy McGrady also had an excellent game, scoring a season high 48 points on "
Sports,"Former Australian amateur James Nitties, playing in his fourth professional golf tournament, shot a 7-under-par 65 Friday to take a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Australian PGA."
Business," SuperGen Inc. on Monday said it has  withdrawn an application to market its pancreatic cancer  treatment in the United States due to insufficient data,  sending its shares down 17 percent."
World,The international lifeline to save five million homeless victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami gathered strength on Sunday.
World,Indonesia has accused Burma of trying to avoid the issue of the ongoing detention of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Burma was asked at an Asia-Pacific summit this week to clarify media reports that 
World," The US ambassador to the United Nations, John Danforth, resigned less than six months after becoming the diplomatic face of Washington at the world body, the United States announced."
Sports, Carlos Moya fired Spain into a  1 0 lead over the United States in the Davis Cup final on  Friday.
World," Flood waters receded in the  Philippines on Friday in the wake of a typhoon that killed at  least 35 people, but thousands more remained cut off from help,  hungry and at risk of disease after a week of severe flooding."
World," BBC World said on Friday it was duped in  an ""elaborate deception"" by a man who claimed to be a Dow  Chemical Co. spokesman and said the U.S. company accepted  responsibility for India's Bhopal disaster."
Sports,Published reports say Barry Bonds has testified that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by a trainer who was indicted in a steroid-distribution ring.
Sci/Tech,Foundry partner gears up for second-generation 90nm Efficeons
Sci/Tech,Napster creator Shawn Fanning introduces a new licensed file-sharing service with unlimited choice of tracks.
Business,"In the three months to September, Nokia gained market share for a second consecutive quarter, helped by price cuts and new handsets."
Business,"The prospect of aA\$30 billion (\$32.39) share issue will tend to do that to a board, which dined on Tuesday night at a swish Sydney restaurant without their virus-infused chief executive - he was officially stuck at home with a crook stomach."
Business,"The economy added 112,000 payroll jobs in November, the Labor Department reported today, far fewer than the month before and not enough to keep up with average increases in the adult population."
Business,Medical device company says FDA not likely to greenlight a clinical trial of heart implant in 2004. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Edwards Lifesciences Corp.
Business," Sport/utility vehicle registrations in the United States increased 56 percent in just five years, according to a report released Thursday by the US Census Bureau."
Business,A leading British mortgage lender predicted Friday that house prices in the country will fall two percent next year after nine years of strong gains.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. has filed class action lawsuits against vendors of sexually explicit commercial e-mail, the Seattle Post-Intelligence said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Napster founder Shawn Fanning is back in the music-downloading game, this time with a legal service that has the blessing of at least some significant members of the music industry."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung, Micron Technology and Hynix Semiconductor have acknowledged that they have received subpoenas related to the investigation."
Sci/Tech,"Technology India: London, Dec 3 :Software giant Microsoft is now ready to take the plunge into the world of blogging by launching a test service to allow people to publish blogs, or online journals, called MSN Spaces."
Sci/Tech,"Despite four decades of trying and some 40 space probes, the question of whether there #39;s life on Mars remains as elusive as ever."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft and Sun may be going steady, but they aren #39;t quite sure where the relationship is headed. The companies gave an update on Wednesday to their  quot;ongoing dialogue quot; about product interoperability that "
Sci/Tech,Nortel has won a \$5m contract from BT to help the telco use Internet Protocol (IP) technology to upgrade its call centres around the UK.
Sci/Tech,"HP (Quote, Chart) is dropping its efforts to port some Tru64 Unix products to HP-UX with the help of storage player Veritas . The two companies announced a multi-year agreement Thursday that finds HP #39;s sales "
Sci/Tech,"Companies backing Blu-ray Disc will finalize the read-only version of the optical-disc format early next year, a Sony Corp. spokesman said earlier this week."
Sci/Tech,"Without saying it has anything to do with its avowed determination to open source Solaris 10, Sun has sent over a newfangled open source license to the Open Source Initiative (OSI), the keeper of such things, for its approval."
Sci/Tech,palmOne has released a modified version of its VersaMail 2.7 e-mail application for the its Treo 600 communicator. Although released last year the Treo 600 did not 
Sports,LONDON (Ticker) - American gold medal-winning sprinter Marion Jones has denied new allegations she has used performance-enhancing drugs.
Sports,"Stuart Appleby of Australia was the only player to break 70 Friday, shooting a 3-under-par 69 that left him with a one-stroke lead over Lee Westwood of England halfway through the Nedbank Golf Challenge."
Sports,Rangers 1-0 loss in AZ Alkmaar was a blow but by no means a disaster as far as their UEFA Cup hopes are concerned. Ibrox manager Alex McLeish knows it is still possible that his side 
Sports,"Nick Heidfeld will be given a second chance at landing the remaining full time ride at BMW-Williams. Team officials say the German will test with them again next week in Jerez, Spain."
Sports,"The coach of disgraced Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou says IAAF charges against the athletes are groundless and will not result in a suspension, according to reports Friday."
Sports,"In the clickety-clack of football shoes trudging into the bowels of Giants Stadium, in the blur of blank, numbed West Point faces marching toward the losing locker room, his was the unforgettable face."
Sports,  Some NHL players who took part in a charity hockey game at the University of Michigan on Thursday were hopeful the news that the NHL and the players association will resume talks next week 
Sports,Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard today rallied to the defence of beleaguered chairman David Moores by revealing how the Anfield supremos intervention convinced him to snub Chelsea and stay on Merseyside.
World,Zimbabwe's controversial information minister looks set to be disappointed in his campaign to become an MP.
World,"The US Ambassador to the United Nations, John Danforth, says the recently signed peace memorandum between the government of Sudan and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement offers the best "
World,"German police arrested three men suspected of planning an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, who was in Berlin on Friday."
World,"Helicopters delivered food to survivors and picked up casualties Friday as flash floods began to recede in the northern Philippines, revealing the magnitude of a disaster "
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin said here on Friday that his country supported India #39;s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat but stopped short of favoring India #39;s veto power in the world body.
World,Rivals Pakistan and India have agreed to reopen a key rail link between the two countries that has been closed for almost 40 years.
World, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued New Year's greetings Saturday to a former pro Soviet partisan convicted in Latvia of killing civilians during World War II.
World," Fund raising and spending in the 2003 04 election cycle by President Bush, Democratic rival John Kerry and national party committees:"
Business," OPEC cannot rule out cutting oil  production if oil prices slide further before the producer  group meets next Friday, a senior OPEC delegate said on Friday."
Business, U.S. blue chips trimmed gains on  Friday after a senior OPEC delegate said the producer group  cannot rule out cutting oil production if oil prices slide  further and monthly U.S. jobs data showed weaker than expected  growth.
Business," Nokia <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOK1V.HE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOK1V.HE</A> said on Friday the  head of its networks unit had resigned and another top networks  executive left, in the second major shake up of top management  in two weeks at the world's top mobile phone maker."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> Redefining voluntary again...
World, German police arrested three Iraqis in a  series of raids on Friday and the federal prosecutor said he  believed they were planning an attack on visiting Iraqi Prime  Minister Iyad Allawi.
Sci/Tech,"Union trade regulators asked to probe 'one country, single store' policy"
Business," International Business Machines Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> has put its personal computing business up for sale in  a deal that could be worth as much as  $2 billion, the New York  Times reported on Friday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Get 'em in by Sunday
World," Cold war allies India and Russia  sought on Friday to instill new momentum into their  longstanding relationship, tidying up energy and military ties."
Business," The dollar fell to within a whisker of  record lows against the euro on Friday, after an influential  report on the U.S. labor market turned out to be unexpectedly  weak."
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Preview</strong> Smaller than a laptop, bigger than a PDA - the perfect PC size?"
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos has reportedly lost a court case against the sale of its main production unit.
Business,Washington and Brussels say they will not escalate a dispute over subsidies to Boeing and Airbus.
Business,"Virgin Atlantic has won the largest share of 21 additional direct flights between the UK and India, gaining 10 to BA's seven and BMI's four."
World, The BBC's international TV news channel  apologized on Friday after being duped into airing an interview  with a fake Dow Chemical spokesman who said the U.S. company  accepted responsibility for India's Bhopal disaster.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo launches its new handheld console, the DS, which aims to change the way people play games."
Sports,Notre Dame officials hope to be one step closer to obtaining a new football coach after getting to bed a little later than usual Thursday night.
World,"Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, chairman of Iran #39;s powerful Expediency Council, said on Friday that the maximum duration of Iran #39;s suspension of uranium enrichment activities was six months, the official IRNA news agency reported."
World,"NEW DELHI President Vladimir Putin of Russia arrived Friday to hold talks on expanding trade and cooperation in defense, energy and space with India, a longtime ally of the Soviet Union during the cold war."
World,"Ukraine's top court annuls the result of the second round of the disputed presidential poll, paving the way for fresh elections."
Business,"p2pnet.net News - IBMs PC business is up for grabs - and the new owners could be Chinese, says the New York Times. While IBM long ago ceded the lead in the personal computer market to Dell and Hewlett "
Business,"The economy added 112,000 payroll jobs in November, the Labor Dept. reported today, far fewer than the month before."
World,"A Bosnian Serb general indicted for war crimes is to be transferred to The Hague, the chief UN war crimes prosecutor says."
Business,"Chips, animated clips, supermarket slips, and dot-com flashback trips will shape the week that lies ahead."
Sci/Tech,"Sorting out which MP3 player is best, how to select a gaming console or making sense of high-tech TVs can become as much a chore as decorating your house for the holidays. Enter the ever-popular tech gadget gift buying guide. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"Winners lost. Cereals bowled. Online storefronts schooled their offline storefronts yet again. In sum, it was another week of twisted holiday cheer."
Sports, IOC president Jacques Rogge said the five cities bidding for the 2012 Olympics accepted his advice and agreed to stop complaining about each other.
Business,The ousting of fund president Sean Harrigan from Americas largest pension fund has been viewed by many as the first Republican victory in a battle to undermine the influence of pension funds like Calpers on corporate governance issues.
Sci/Tech,"Shawn Fanning's Napster software enabled countless music fans to swap songs on the Internet for free, turning him into the recording industry's enemy No. 1 in the process."
Sci/Tech,Intel Corp.'s fourth-quarter sales are on track to break a company record as demand for the chips that power computers was stronger than originally expected in the weeks leading up to the holiday buying season.
Sci/Tech,"<p></p><p> SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <MSFT.O> filed sevenlawsuits against senders of spam, or unsolicited e-mail, fortransmitting messages without labeling them as sexuallyexplicit content, the world's largest software maker said onThursday.</p>"
Sports, The New York Yankees and New York Mets have reportedly agreed on a deal to swap lefthanded relievers.
Sci/Tech,"EBay Inc. announced a senior management reorganization Thursday, increasing international responsibilities for three executives and underscoring the significance of the company's tremendously profitable PayPal division."
Sci/Tech,"Comcast Corp. plans to begin offering music videos on demand to its broadband Internet subscribers early next year, part of a multiyear deal with the television network Music Choice."
Sci/Tech,"After Red Herring sank into the dot-com morass last year, Tony Perkins considered resurrecting the magazine that helped establish him as a Silicon Valley sage. He changed his mind when his college-age daughter scoffed and told him ""Red Herring is so 1990s."""
Sports," Stuart Appleby of Australia was the only player to break 70 Friday, shooting a 3 under par 69 that left him with a one stroke lead over Lee Westwood of England halfway through the Nedbank Golf Challenge."
Sci/Tech,International Business Machines Corp. has reportedly put its personal computer business up for sale in a deal that could fetch as much as \$2 billion and close an era for an industry pioneer which long ago shifted its focus to more lucrative segments of the computer business.
World,"The Supreme Court declared the results of Ukraine's disputed presidential run-off election invalid and ruled Friday that a repeat vote should be held by Dec. 26, bringing cheers from tens of thousands of opposition supported massed in Kiev's main square."
World,"German authorities arrested three Iraqis with alleged al Qaeda links on suspicion they were planning an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi while he visited Germany on Friday, the country's chief prosecutor said."
Sports," SUN CITY, South Africa (Reuters) - Australia's Stuart  Appleby carded a second round 69 to move to five-under par 139  and a one-stroke lead at the Sun City Golf Challenge on Friday."
Business,"A listed Chinese company that sources jet fuel is in deep trouble after losing \$550 million (R3.16 billion) in speculative oil trades, triggering concern over other China-linked stocks on the exchange."
Business,The outgoing chief executive of Australian telecommunications giant Telstra said his departure was sparked by differences between him and the companys board of directors.
Business,"California officials on Wednesday voted to oust Sean Harrigan as president of Calpers, naming a former real-estate executive seen as more business "
Business,"Shares of Biomira Inc., a Canadian drug developer, jumped 94 percent and Merck KGaA, Germany #39;s fourth-largest drugmaker, rose as much as 6.4 percent after the companies said data from "
Business,and NELSON ANTOSH. Halliburton on Thursday promoted the head of its KBR operation to the No. 2 job and announced that the highly regarded leader of its oilwell service group had resigned.
Sci/Tech,"A screensaver that uses idle computing power to identify the sites of spammers and forward data traffic to them has been too successful, according to reports, generating so much traffic that the sites are being forced off-line."
Sci/Tech, MSN is upping the stakes in the battle for online and desktop domination with the launch of a new set of communication services to include blogging and picture sharing.
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the Cabir  quot;Skulls quot; malware program is on the lose. The first version, discovered only a few weeks ago, was a trojan horse program that blocked access to built-in applications and erased data."
Sports,"Newcastle United boss Graeme Souness attended Rangers #39; UEFA Cup clash at AZ Alkmaar last night. Souness was checking on the form of Gers defender Jean Alain Boumsong, who will attract a serious offer from Newcastle when the January transfer window opens."
World," It took just a few seconds for Shiva Shankari, like her village, to lose her future."
Sports,"For the 10th consecutive year, tickets for the Army-Navy game have sold out, and for good reason. Countless aspects of this 105-year-old rivalry command respect, from the thrill-inducing pageantry of the pregame "
Sports,"One week after making his first NFL start, opening last Sunday #39;s 25- 24 win at Denver in the Raiders #39; 4-1-6 defensive package in place of strong safety Marques Anderson, rookie Stuart Schweigert may get the opportunity to start in the base defense as well "
Business," The U.S. economy should grow about 4.0 percent next year, giving the Federal Reserve room to continue raising interest rates at a measured pace,  Philadelphia Fed President Anthony Santomero said on Friday."
Business," OPEC cannot rule out cutting oil production if oil prices slide further before the producer group meets next Friday, a senior OPEC delegate said on Friday."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , hurt by sluggish sales over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, on Friday launched a rare advertising blitz in newspapers around the United States focusing on its price cuts."
Business," The European Central Bank has lowered its growth forecast for the eurozone economy this year to 1.8 from a previously projected 1.9, and to 1.9 from 2.3 in 2005, sources close to the ECB said."
Business,"NATICK, Mass. - Boston Scientific Corp. violated its agreement with an Israeli company and acted in  quot;bad faith quot; when it set up a secret stent-making operation in Ireland, according to a federal judge who ordered the companies to reach a settlement."
Sci/Tech,BT has signed a E3.75m deal with Canadian firm Nortel for the supply of IP telephony equipment for a major new  #39;virtual #39; contact centre.
World,"Soldiers who reached an isolated Pacific Ocean village in Aurora province reported finding about about 100 dead. In the worst-hit town of Real, in nearby Quezon province, TV images showed bodies buried under "
World,"China will consider adopting measures to protect its interests and those of its trading partners once global textile quotas are scrapped at the end of this month, a government spokesman said on Friday."
World, A man forced his way into a northeast China primary school and slashed 12 young children before cutting his own throat.
Business," Corning Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GLW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GLW.N</A> said on Monday  the Chinese Ministry of Commerce ruled that the company had not  dumped standard single mode optical fiber into the Chinese  market."
Business," Battered oil prices fell again on  Friday, extending this week's 14 percent slide, as  disappointing U.S. jobs data deepened a slump driven by easing  worries about winter supplies."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, hurt by  sluggish sales over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, on Friday  launched a rare advertising blitz in newspapers around the  United States focusing on its price cuts."
Business,The women's apparel retailer surprised investors with surprisingly bad Q4 guidance.
Business,Whitney Tilson demonstrates how to beef up your portfolio and beat the market.
Sci/Tech,Iomega on Friday introduced a new network-attached storage appliance for Windows networks in small and midsized businesses.
Sci/Tech,"They're coming to mobile phones -- those nasty viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses that have, on more than one occasion, crippled PCs. No doubt about that. The question is: Will they be as bad?"
Sci/Tech,"Four executives at German memory vendor Infineon Technologies and its U.S. subsidiary have pled guilty to charges of illegally setting prices for PC memory chips, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Packard(HP) has abandoned plans to integrate a number of advanced technologies it acquired in its 2002 purchase of Compaq into its flagship HP UX operating system. The Palo Alto, California, computer maker has instead decided to partner with Veritas Software to bring new file system and clustering capabilities to its Unix software, the two companies announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM has put its PC business up for sale, according to a story published on Friday on Web site of The New York Times."
Sci/Tech,"China's largest maker of PCs is one of the potential buyers, newspaper says."
Sci/Tech,Sports media company teams with Sprint to offer a branded cell phone service.
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: The Great SEO Myths of our Time - Let's Test Hijacking A Google Listing - Internet Searches Getting Re-directed - Search Engines Offering SEO Services? - Shopping Search Arrives as an Important Vertical - Is Having A Yahoo Directory Listing A Hindrance? - Google Not Reporting All Backlinks
Sci/Tech,"Fraud losses from email phishing attacks will hit \$137m globally in 2004, according to a study from research and consulting firm TowerGroup."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe appears to have taken down its controversial MakeLoveNotSpam site - temporarily, at least."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp., seeking to exit an industry it helped pioneer two decades ago, hired Merrill Lynch  amp; Co."
Sci/Tech,"Napster creator Shawn Fanning is back with a new, legal file-sharing service called Snocap. The P2P service reportedly is close to signing a licensing deal with Universal Recording Group."
Sci/Tech,"p2pnet.net News - Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the man who invented the World Wide Web, is going home to England where he #39;s been appointed a professor at Southampton University."
World, German police arrested three Iraqis in a series of raids on Friday and the federal prosecutor said he believed they were planning an attack on visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.
Sports,  New Jersey #39;s top court shot down plans Thursday for next week #39;s bear hunt. The Supreme Court says the six day hunt can #39;t take place because the state lacks a proper management program for the animals.
World, The Supreme Court said Friday it would consider whether Internet providers should be allowed to sell their high speed service over the cable television system.
World,Three Iraqi citizens with alleged terrorist ties were arrested in Germany today under the suspicion that they were going to try to kill Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi during his visit to Germany.
World,"It is in the nature of international conferences, like the one that has occupied 1300 delegates in Nairobi this week, for a final declaration to have been written long before the conference starts."
World, Labour Party chief Shimon Peres  appealed to hard liners in Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud  on Friday to drop their opposition to forging a unity coalition  seen as vital to keeping Israel's Gaza withdrawal on track.
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - A Hamas leader said the  militant group could accept creation of a Palestinian state in  the West Bank and Gaza and a long-term truce with Israel,  signaling a possible new overture to end hostilities."
Business," A weaker than anticipated report on the US labor market, showing just 112,000 jobs added in November, disappointed some but confirms a still sluggish pace of US economic growth, analysts said."
Business,Petroleum and energy services giant Halliburton Co. on Friday said that a district court judge has signed an order that will allow its settlement of asbestos lawsuits to take effect by the end of this month.
Business,The New York-based Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel argued the government #39;s Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements accepted petitions by textile makers based on arbitrary factors.
Sci/Tech,Laws require that sexually oriented solicitations be marked with a label warning users of the content in both the subject line and the initially viewable area of the message.
Sci/Tech,"Internet users are being given the chance to hit back at the spammers that have become the scourge of the web, thanks to free software being distributed by Lycos Europe, the internet portal."
Sci/Tech,"Four executives at German memory supplier Infineon and its US subsidiary pleaded guilty to charges of illegally setting prices for PC memory chips, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"They #39;re coming to mobile phones - those nasty viruses, worms and Trojan horses that have, on more than one occasion, crippled PCs."
Sci/Tech,According to a survey conducted by the market research agency Nielsen/Netratings these days more than half of European Internet users are surfing the Net via a high-speed connection.
Sports,"Testimony in the sexual abuse trial of former Houston Rockets star Calvin Murphy ended this morning. Jurors will hear closing arguments and begin deliberations Monday, state District Judge Michael McSpadden said."
World,The BBC admitted Friday it was tricked into reporting that a US company accepted responsibility for the world #39;s worst industrial accident.
World,"REBELS launched two major attacks on police stations in Baghdad today, killing 30 people including at least 16 police officers. The attacks took place in the western Amil district and in the Sunni Muslim stronghold "
World, The United States expressed  quot;deep concern quot; Thursday over reports that Myanmar #39;s ruling junta has extended the detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for up to a year from September this year.
World,"World News: Islamabad, Dec 3 : Pakistan and India agreed Friday to an early resumption of the Khokhrapar-Munabao rail link but failed to agree on a time frame for this, Online news agency reported."
Sports,"An attempt to bring back the American Basketball Association hasn't succeeded, as the league loses teams and changes cities weekly."
Business,"The company that has been synonymous with the term  quot;PC quot; since it was first created is getting out of the PC business. According to a report in the New York Times, IBM is in talks with China #39;s largest maker "
Business,Intel Corp. #39;s shares climbed nearly 6 percent Friday after saying its fourth-quarter sales are on track to break a company record because demand for the chips that 
Business,"The selloff in crude oil futures continued for a fourth straight day Friday, with prices skidding below \$43 a barrel to roughly 14 percent below where they were at the beginning of the week."
Business,"Samsung is now the world #39;s second-largest mobile phone maker, behind Nokia. According to market watcher Gartner, the South Korean company has finally knocked Motorola into third place."
Business,"The sluggish pace of job growth in November hasn #39;t changed the odds for a quarter point interest rate hike later this month, but maybe it should."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc., hurt by sluggish sales over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, on Friday launched a rare advertising blitz in newspapers around the United States focusing on its price cuts."
Business,"Shares of biotech company Biomira Inc. soared as it and a development partner, German drug maker Merck KGaA, reported Friday that the median survival in a study involving a lung cancer vaccine has yet to be reached after 23 months in a subset of patients."
Business,The US Supreme Court said on Friday it would decide what regulations should apply to high-speed broadband Internet service offered by cable television companies like Time Warner Inc.
Business,"Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (EW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it does not expect the US regulators to provide an answer by the end of the year on whether it can conduct a clinical "
Sci/Tech,"Nortel said that the Internet-protocol infrastructure at BT will reduce costs and boost efficiency by making it easier to operate agents across multiple sites,  quot;allowing dispersed teams to seamlessly work together as if in a single contact center location "
Sports,World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound has called for a hearing into allegations former Olympic sprint champion Marion Jones used steroids.
Sports,"Nick Heidfeld #39;s pace on his first two days of running with the Williams-BMW team appear to have increased his chances of being included in next year #39;s race line-up, after the team confirmed that it would inviting him back for a second run next week."
Sports,Texas coach Rick Barnes says the school could find out from the NCAA on Friday when freshman Mike Williams will be eligible to compete for the Longhorns.
Sports," Revenge is on the mind of the Green Bay Packers as they enter a pivotal National Football League game Sunday at Philadelphia, where the Eagles made an amazing rally to oust them in last season #39;s playoffs."
World,"people and stoking fears that sectarian divisions over when to hold elections could unleash further bloodshed. In a second dawn attack in the capital on Friday, guerrillas killed at "
World," Four explosions were reported at petrol stations in the Madrid area on Friday, Spanish radio stations said, following a phone warning in the name of the armed Basque separatist group ETA to a Basque newspaper."
Business, U.S. stocks trimmed gains on Friday  after a senior OPEC delegate said the producer group cannot  rule out cutting oil production if oil prices slide further.
World," A Lufthansa plane heading to the United  States from Germany made an unscheduled landing in Ireland on  Friday after the airline received a call saying there was a  suspect device on board, Dublin airport authority said."
World,"German police today arrested three Iraqis who appeared to have been planning an attack on Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, who is visiting Berlin today."
Business,"Crude oil fell 55 cents to \$42.70 per barrel in early trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Inventories grew by 900,000 barrels last week to 293.3 million."
Business,"SINGAPORE China Aviation Oil (Singapore), which this week asked Singapore #39;s high court for protection from creditors after disclosing \$550 million of losses, is being investigated by the Commercial Affairs Department, Singapore #39;s white-collar crime unit "
Business,"The Labor Department said the unemployment rate in November declined to a three-month low of 5.4 percent from 5.5 percent. Wall Street economists were expecting non-farm payrolls to rise by 200,000 -- nearly "
Business,"FORT COLLINS, CO -- Hurricane forecaster William Gray expects an above-average Atlantic hurricane season next year. Gray said he thinks next year will continue a trend of increased hurricane activity in the "
Sports,"While wondering if the Cleveland Browns (3-8) can hold their opponents under 60 points for a second consecutive week, in their defense it has to be said they #39;re in the tougher of the two conferences."
Sports,Bookmakers are convinced a betting coup took place surrounding Tuesday #39;s UEFA Cup match between Greek side Panionios and Georgia #39;s Dinamo Tbilisi.
World,The Nairobi Summit on a Mine-Free World concluded here Friday with 144 states that have banned antipersonnel mines reaffirming their commitments to end sufferingcaused by the deadly weapons.
Sports," San Francisco Giants slugger  Barry Bonds told a grand jury last year that he unknowingly  used substances at the heart of the BALCO steroid scandal, the  San Francisco Chronicle reported on Friday."
Sports, World Anti Doping Agency chief Dick  Pound has called for a hearing into allegations former Olympic  sprint champion Marion Jones used steroids.
Sports, Teenage rookie Rafael Nadal  blunted the world's fastest serve on Friday to beat Andy  Roddick and give Spain a 2 0 lead over the United States in the  Davis Cup final.
Business," Shares of SuperGen Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SUPG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SUPG.O</A>  dropped 17 percent before the bell on Monday after the company  said it withdrew an application to market its pancreatic cancer  treatment in the United States due to insufficient data."
Business,"Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, may eliminate hundreds of jobs at its securities unit to lower costs that are among the highest on Wall Street, people familiar with the matter said."
Business,"Next year #39;s Atlantic hurricane season will again be more active than usual but is unlikely to be a repeat of this year #39;s disaster, a noted storm forecaster said on Friday."
Sports,Nick Heidfeld has declared himself happy with his first outings for Williams as he battles to retain his place on the Formula One grid.
Sports, Halifax will remain as the host city for the men #39;s university basketball championships for the next three years.
Sports," Taking the stand in his own defense, Hall of Fame basketball player Calvin Murphy denied allegations that he sexually abused five of his 10 daughters."
Business," The U.S. Supreme Court said on  Friday it would decide what regulations should apply to  high speed broadband Internet service offered by cable  television companies like Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A>"
Business,"Aggressive mergers and acquisitions have been troublesome for many companies, but not L-3 Communications."
Business,A sweet challenge leads to a sour taste in the mouth of Trump's right-hand woman.
Business,An enormous number of consumer complaints shows investors why this company is hurting.
Business, The U.S. Supreme Court said on Friday it would decide what regulations should apply to high speed broadband Internet service offered by cable television companies like Time Warner Inc.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, hurt by  sluggish sales over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, on Friday  launched a rare advertising blitz in newspapers across the  United States touting price cuts."
Business,"Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, may eliminate hundreds of jobs at its securities unit to lower costs that are among the highest on Wall Street, people familiar with the matter said."
Business,"Nokia (NOK1V.HE: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday the head of its networks unit had resigned and another top networks executive left, in the second major shake-up "
Business,"The US economy should grow about 4 percent next year, giving the Federal Reserve room to continue raising interest rates at a measured pace, Philadelphia "
Business," Walgreen Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WAG.N</A>, one of the  largest U.S. drugstore chain operators, on Monday posted a 30.5  percent jump in quarterly profit, its largest increase in four  years, boosted by higher sales of prescription drugs and  general merchandise."
Sci/Tech,Individual penalties for the four Infineon executives who pled guilty in a price-fixing scheme follow a record \$160 million fine that Infineon agreed to pay in mid-September stemming from the same investigation.
Sci/Tech,The ostensible confusion within Sun over the relationship between its first-born Solaris and sibling-rival Linux won #39;t be cleared up by the open source license it submitted to the Open Source Initiative (OSI).
Sports,Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos and Major League Baseball had not reached an agreement late last night on a financial package designed to offset the impact the Washington Nationals will have on the franchise.
Sports,"Terrell Owens has been called a lot of names -- most recently, the heedless heathen whose staged embrace of a naked actress signified the nation #39;s moral decline."
World," US President George W. Bush should find out how Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf plans to restore civilian rule in his country during their talks this weekend expected to be dominated by terrorism, analysts say."
Sports, Teenage rookie Rafael Nadal  blunted the world's fastest serve on Friday to stun Andy  Roddick and give Spain a 2 0 lead over the United States in the  Davis Cup final.
World," The United States hopes to boost the  availability of electricity throughout Iraq to at least 18  hours a day by the end of next year from 11 to 15 hours now,  the top U.S. aid official said on Friday."
Business,"Crude oil futures prices fell below \$43 a barrel Friday, extending two days of sharp sell-offs as worries about low winter fuel inventories dissipate amid rising supplies."
Business, Shares of SuperGen Inc.  dropped 17 percent before the bell on Monday after the company said it withdrew an application to market its pancreatic cancer treatment in the United States due to insufficient data.
Sci/Tech,"Four senior executives of German chipmaker Infineon agreed to jail time and steep fines for their role in a scheme to fix prices in the memory chip market, the US Department of Justice said Thursday."
Sports,"Dec. 3, 2004 - Of the six teams the Packers have beaten during their winning streak, only Minnesota has a winning record. The Packers get a true gauge of their standing Sunday at Philadelphia."
Business," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> is looking to sell  its personal computer business in a deal that could be worth up  to  $2 billion, The New York Times reported on Friday, capping a  gradual withdrawal from the business it pioneered."
Business,The PalmSource chief financial officer jumps ship. Does that mean it's sinking?
Business,Forget about IBM and all the other dinosaurs. But remember the investment lessons they offer.
Business, Treasury Secretary John Snow on Friday said that any discussion about whether he continues in his post or quits was a matter between himself and President Bush.
Business," A fired female broker has sued Morgan Stanley  for alleged sex discrimination, barely four months after the investment bank agreed to pay  #36;54 million to settle a landmark bias case."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Ontario's highest court has given the go ahead for the first class action lawsuit by former students of a native residential school.
Business," Spurred to action by a wave of scandals that rolled through corporate America and the mutual fund industry, the Securities and Exchange Commission could slow its aggressive rulemaking pace in coming months as internal dissension and outside pressures intensify."
World, U.S. Ambassador John Danforth said Friday he took himself out of the running for any job in President Bush's second term because he wanted to go home to Missouri.
World," During his five months at the United Nations, U.S. Ambassador John Danforth has focused on one goal: bringing peace to Sudan, which has been engulfed in war for 21 years."
World," Bomb explosions hit five petrol stations  in the Madrid area on Friday after a telephoned warning from  armed Basque separatist group ETA, police said."
Business," U.S. stocks were little changed on  Friday as a disappointing jobs report was offset by strength in  tech stocks, after bellwether Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> shot 6  percent higher after raising its sales forecast."
Business,"A federal appeals court has rejected a \$1.2 billion asbestos settlement plan for ABB Ltd., a setback for restructuring efforts by the Swiss-Swedish engineering company."
Business,"Airbus SAS's parent company has proposed splitting a contested U.S. Air Force contract for refueling tankers with its rival Boeing Co., the company said Friday."
Business,The top two U.S. automakers continue to deal with declining sales while the little guy grows.
World,Ukraine's Supreme Court ordered that a new runoff vote between the two main challengers take place by Dec. 26.
World,"Bomb explosions hit five petrol stations in the Madrid area on Friday after a telephoned warning from armed Basque separatist group ETA, police said."
Sports,Jets quarterback Chad Pennington will start Sunday's game against the Houston Texans after sitting out the last three contests with a strained right rotator cuff.
Business,McDonald #39;s (MCD) newly appointed Chief Executive Jim Skinner said Friday that there would be no change in strategy at the fast-food chain and a recent physical showed he is in good health.
Business,"FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Hurricane forecasters are calling for an above-average Atlantic hurricane season again next year after one of the most destructive seasons on record."
Business,"The US economy created only 112,000 new jobs in November, the government said on Friday, about a third October #39;s total and weak enough to deepen a shadow of uncertainty hanging over the holiday sales season."
Business,"Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest financial services company, said it remains committed to asset management, rejecting a published report it might "
Sci/Tech,"Water once covered thousands of square miles of Mars, creating an ancient environment that hints at the possibility that life might be present there yet today, scientists reported."
Sci/Tech,"Apple announced yesterday the launch of its iTunes music store in Canada, making it the 14 country where iTunes is available. Apple said that the iTunes music store in Canada has more than 700,000 songs and "
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo wants you to know that its new handheld is not just another blob of circuitry encased in cold silver plastic. To make this point, my review copy of the Nintendo DS came in unusual packaging."
Sci/Tech,"Guess what is the most popular search word in the online version of the Merriam-Webster dictionary? It #39;s blog. In case you didn #39;t know, that #39;s short for Web log, a form of online expression that has come into "
Sci/Tech,"While taking a back seat to software and security efforts, hardware is still a big time concern according to our survey. Organizations are taking the opportunity to consolidate their environments as they replace "
Sci/Tech,"Iomega Corp. updated its network-attached storage line Friday with the NAS 400r, a rack-mounted NAS line featuring faster processors and improved capacity."
Sports," For the second morning in a row, there is a major development in the on going scandal involving steroids and star athletes."
World,"German police today arrested three Iraqis who the chief federal prosecutor said appeared to have been planning an attack on Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of Iraq, here for talks with Chancellor Gerhard Schrder."
World,"Burma #39;s military junta extended the house arrest of pro-democracy leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi for one more year. According to CNN, the Bush Administration is calling on."
Sports, New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington is expected to start Sunday's game against Houston after missing the last three weeks with a rotator cuff injury.
Sports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was voted  the NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver of the Year for the second  consecutive year. The announcement was made Friday during the  National Motorsports Press Association's breakfast at the  Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Sports," HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Sports Network) - New York Jets  quarterback Chad Pennington is expected to start Sunday's game  against Houston after missing the last three weeks with a  rotator cuff injury."
Sports," BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - American Bode Miller won  a men's World Cup Alpine skiing downhill Friday to celebrate a  phenomenal fourth win in five races."
Business,The Supreme Court said Friday it would consider whether Internet providers should be allowed to sell their high-speed service over the cable television system.
Business,Southwest Airlines (nyse: LUV - news - people ) on Friday said its traffic jumped 14.1 in November. The discount carrier carried 9.6 more passengers during the month than in the year-ago period.
Sci/Tech,"The beta version of MSN Spaces, web-logging service that enables consumers to create their own personal place on the web has been launched for current users of Hotmail or MSN webmail services."
Sci/Tech,Napster founder Shawn Fanning is returning to the music downloading arena with a brand new offering that is receiving reasonable support - given their histories together -rom the music industry.
Sci/Tech,pardon the pun -- and for good reason. Web surfers looking for a reliable alternative to Microsoft #39;s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Internet Explorer have been busy over the last 
Sci/Tech,II #39;m reading everywhere that Sun is making Solaris 10 free and open source ( http://www.rednova.com/news/display/?id=106224). environment.
Sci/Tech,"Shoppers snapped up more than 500,000 Nintendo DS systems during Thanksgiving week, representing more than 90 percent of all units available in stores across the United States."
Sports,Betting patterns described as  quot;the most suspicious ever seen in football quot; yesterday prompted European football #39;s governing body to begin  quot;gathering information quot; about a Uefa Cup match - in Newcastle United #39;s group - on Wednesday.
Sports,NICK Heidfeld #39;s test with Williams has been brought forward after BAR blocked plans for Anthony Davidson to drive its Formula One rival #39;s car.
Sports,"First, thanks to all those Bengals fans who wrote to complain about the dig on their team #39;s uniforms. Yeah, this time of year I like pumpkin pie and sweet potatoes, too, but not when I have to wear them on Sundays."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft said on Thursday that the company filed seven lawsuits against spammers that have sent sexually explicit emails on the Internet without adhering to federal laws.
Sci/Tech,just a couple of days -- before newfound Lycos Europe enemies organized a multi-pronged counter-attack with delirious affects that forced Lycos to turn tail and 
Sci/Tech,"The MSN network of Internet services has introduced updates to its free communication services to make e-mail, instant messaging and online sharing easier and more personal for consumers."
Sci/Tech,Napster was a revolutionary product. It practically gave birth to the p2p industry on the Internet. It has lead to a stage that big corporations of the music industry are practically scared of losing a major chunk of their business from this phenomenon.
World,The State Department yesterday endorsed a Senate investigation into possible fraud in the United Nations oil-for-food program while sidestepping a senator #39;s 
World,"NEW DELHI: Russian president Vladimir Putin has, in one pithy paragraph, poured cold water on India #39;s hopes of making it as a card-carrying member of a reformed UN Security Council."
World,"consecutive life terms, plus another 40 years, by an Israeli civil court that found him guilty of five cases of murder of innocent citizens, attempted murder and membership in a terror organization."
World,"Israeli army officials say soldiers killed Mahmoud Hammad, a member of the militant group Islamic Jihad, as he tried to escape from a house in the village of Raba, close to the West Bank town of Jenin."
Business,"The outlook for the holiday season dimmed yesterday as several of the nation #39;s large retailers reported disappointing sales for November, which included an uninspiring Thanksgiving weekend, The Associated Press reports."
Business," There #39;s a reason that smiling Salvation Army bell ringer looks a little stiff this Christmas season, and it #39;s not the cold weather."
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service on Friday said it may raise its ratings on global energy company AES Corp.(AES.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , citing lower debt and improved cash flow."
Business," The Federal Reserve, while  remaining watchful as prices and interest rates tick higher, is  holding to its mantra that rate increases will be ""measured,""  senior Fed officials indicated on Friday."
Business," Halliburton Co. on Friday said a  federal court had signed an order that would end the company's  asbestos liability later this month, clearing another hurdle  for two of its subsidiaries to emerge from bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech,"iTunes, a legal music download service from Apple, previously unavailable in Canada, finally launched its much anticipated Canadian online store yesterday."
Business,"Operating cash flow is the best growth path there is, and Kenneth Cole is on it."
Sports,"The fate of American sprinter Michelle Collins, who has been charged with doping violations, will be decided next week. Collins, last year #39;s world indoor 400metres champion, has been implicated in the BALCO "
Sports,"Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Owners voted 29-1 on Friday to approve the proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington for the 2005 season."
World,"In some of the worst violence in recent weeks in Baghdad, insurgents launched attacks Friday against Iraqi security forces in the north and west of the capital, killing at least 30 people."
World,"NEW DELHI, Dec 3. Technical level talks, led by railway officials of India and Pakistan, concluded in Islamabad today with an agreement to start the rail link, but no agreed dates on which to launch the train."
Business,Tony Blair paid tribute to the chancellor #39;s handling of the economy today and made a pre-election promise to hand more power to the British people.
Business,"A new federal law that entitles consumers to free credit reports sounds great, but the devil is definitely in the details. The Fair "
Business,"There #39;s a reason that smiling Salvation Army bell-ringer looks a little stiff this Christmas season, and it #39;s not the cold weather."
Sci/Tech,The number of people in Europe surfing the Internet over a broadband connection reached 54.5 million in October 2004 -- an increased of 60 from 34.1 million a year earlier -- according to the latest report from Nielsen/NetRatings.
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics may process 2,0002,300mm glass substrates at a second seventh-generation (7G) line in the beginning of 2006, according to the South Korea-based Electronic Times, Seoul."
Sports,"The accusations were levelled by Victor Conte, founder of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative (BALCO), the firm at the centre of the biggest doping scandal in sporting history."
Sports,Striker Nacho Novo expects Rangers to respond in style to their UEFA Cup setback in Holland because of the prevailing  quot;great spirit quot; in the squad.
Sports,"Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez took his customary position when a superb six-under-par 64 hauled him into the halfway lead at the US\$800,000 Omega Hong Kong Open today."
World,"Thousands of civilians have fled their homes after clashes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Friday, although it was unclear who was behind the violence."
World," A US Congresswoman who has criticised Vietnam's human rights record has been denied a visa to visit the communist country for the second time, she said."
Business,"Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) shares fell 4 percent after a Needham  amp; Co. analyst lowered his investment rating on the stock to  quot;hold, quot; saying "
Sports, An arbitrator ruled Friday that he has jurisdiction to decide whether the brawl related suspensions given to Ron Artest and other NBA players can be appealed to someone other than commissioner David Stern.
Sci/Tech,Internet firm Lycos UK released free screensaver software that allows users to attack spammers using the same mass mailing techniques the spammers themselves use to fill up the worlds inboxes.
Sci/Tech,"In the past 12 months, the number of people actively surfing the web from home each month in Europe has grown by 12 per cent to 10m, according to numbers from internet research firm Nielsen NetRatings."
Sci/Tech,Young royal returns to adventure in Ubisoft #39;s Warrior Within; darker storyline and new fighting system highlight the multi-console title.
Sports,Auburn has won nine of its 11 games by 18 points or more. The Tigers are averaging 419.2 yards per game and will pound teams on the ground before going for the kill through the air.
World,"While India and Russia signed a joint declaration signalling a push to their strategic partnership on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin fired a Brahmos on the issue of  #39;veto #39; for new UNSC members which India is seeking."
World,Mullah Rafsanjani said here Friday that Tehran expects it would become a member of the club of countries possessing nuclear technology.
Business,"Just as you are getting comfortable, Select Comfort's stock collapses. But don't let Mr. Market's nightmares scare you away."
Business," Oil prices edged lower on Friday after a two day rout that saw the value of crude drop 12 percent amid easing fears over a northern winter supply shortage, traders said."
Business,"Tony Blair has given his staunch backing to Gordon Brown #39;s pre-Budget report, insisting that its spending pledges are  quot;fully-funded quot;."
Business,"The US jobless rate dropped in November, but analysts are surprise and disappointed by the weak job creation numbers reported by the US Labour Department."
Business,"The US Supreme Court will decide whether cable operators that provide high-speed Internet connections, like Time Warner Inc., should be required to open their networks to other Internet service providers."
Business,"Southwest Airlines (LUV:NYSE - news - research) said demand for tickets outstripped increasing supply in November, allowing the carrier to fill more seats on its planes than a year ago."
Sci/Tech,Napster founder Shawn Fanning tries to convince record companies and peer-to-peer networks to switch from lawsuits to making money on downloads.
Sci/Tech,"Ubisoft has announced that its sequel to the amazing Prince of Persia, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within has shipped and is now available at retailers."
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. (HP) has abandoned plans to integrate a number of advanced technologies it acquired in its 2002 purchase of Compaq Computer Corp.
Sports,"Utah football coach Urban Meyer was just where he was scheduled to be Thursday, at practice with his team. The New York Times reported earlier in the day that Meyer had been contacted by Notre Dame and that he would meet with school officials."
Sports,England tonight won their first ever Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens title by beating a fiery Fijian side 26-21 in a pulsating final.
Sports,"ROMEOVILLE, Ill. The Division Two school that won an NCAA Division One championship in volleyball last year is on NCAA probation for four years."
World,"In the deadliest insurgent violence in weeks, militants stormed two police stations and a mosque in Baghdad on Friday, killing 30 people."
World,"The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange County, Calif., has reached a settlement with 87 victims of abuse by priests and lay employees that includes the largest payment ever agreed to by the church."
Business,Credit reporting agencies reported a rush of traffic and a few glitches as a new federal law requiring free access to credit data went into effect.
Sci/Tech,"Napster creator Shawn Fanning, who turned the music industry on its head with his file trading technology, has re-emerged with a new company that hopes to facilitate agreements between peer-to-peer services and the record companies, making it easier for "
Sci/Tech,"Firefox is the second most popular Web browser in Europe, with 5.51 percent of the market share at the end of November, according to Adtech."
Sports,"Beaver Creek - In an unprecedented result for American men in World Cup skiing, Bode Miller and Daron Rahlves finished first and second in today #39;s World Cup downhill race on Beaver Creek #39;s Birds of Prey course."
Sports,An arbitrator rules that he has jurisdiction to decide whether the brawl-related suspensions given to Ron Artest and other NBA players can be appealed to someone other than commissioner David Stern.
Business,"While taking a back seat to software and security efforts, hardware is still a big time concern according to our survey. Organizations are taking the opportunity to consolidate their environments as they replace "
Business,"Around noon on the New York Mercantile Exchange, benchmark January crude futures were down 50 cents to \$42.75 a barrel, well off their intraday low of \$42.05, a three-month low, but still a sharp decline on the day."
Business," Select Comfort Corp. stock fell after the bed maker lowered is sales forecast, citing slow sales during the Thanksgiving weekend."
Business,"Shares of radio station operators sank in Friday trading, saddled by a report raising concerns that future growth could be limited as advertising demand wanes amid fierce competition from personal media players and satellite radio."
Sci/Tech,Description: The most requested word on Merriam-Webster #39;s Web site isn #39;t in the dictionary yet. The word is blog. It will be in the next edition.
Sports,"Andy Roddick has never fought harder in a Davis Cup match and has never experienced a team loss like he did in his 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-6 (6) 6-2 defeat to Spanish 18-year-old Rafael Nadal on Friday in the US-Spain Davis Cup final."
Sports,"Maybe Urban Meyer is notheaded to Notre Dame after all.According to a report in the Palm Beach Post, Meyer has beenmade an offer to replace Ron Zook as Florida #39;s coach and isexpected to accept it as early as Friday afternoon."
Sports,The two clubs at the centre of a UEFA investigation into an alleged match fixing scam angrily denied any wrongdoing. European football #39;s governing body announced they were opening an inquiry into Wednesday #39;s 
Sports,"The NFLs meekest division is in no position to contest the issue, and thats fine by the Seattle Seahawks. Were in first place despite the general feeling you get when people talk about us, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said Wednesday."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States on Friday of pursuing a dictatorial foreign policy and said mounting violence could derail progress toward bringing peace and democracy to Iraq.
World,"Somalia, one of Africa #39;s most landmine infested countries, said on Friday it was considering signing a treaty aimed at banning the deadly devices, but asked the international community to be patient as it rebuilds its war "
World,ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and India have agreed to restore a second rail link between the countries which was severed nearly 40 years ago.
World,"Beijing, Dec 3 : A man intruded into a primary school in north-east China #39;s Jilin province today and slashed 12 grade one pupils, four of them seriously."
World,Beijing (AsiaNews/Agencies) - The EUs ban on arms sales to China will be the main topic at next week high-profile diplomatic talks between China and Europe.
Business, The dollar slid to a new record low  against the euro on Friday amid disappointing U.S. jobs data  and a perception that the United States was in no hurry to stem  the dollar's fall.
Business," The Federal Reserve, while  remaining watchful as prices and interest rates tick higher, is  holding to its mantra that rate increases will be ""measured,""  senior Fed officials indicated on Friday."
Business," Treasury debt prices soared on Friday  after the latest employment figures suggested U.S. job creation  continues to lag, soothing worries the Federal Reserve might  raise interest rates more aggressively."
Business," A Florida businessman has sued former New  York Stock Exchange director Kenneth Langone for  $1.8 billion,  claiming he made false statements about data management company  Seisint in hopes that ChoicePoint Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CPS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CPS.N</A> could buy it for  a low price."
Business," Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> on Friday said  a federal court had signed an order that would end the  company's asbestos liability later this month, clearing another  hurdle for two of its subsidiaries to emerge from bankruptcy."
Business," US Treasury Secretary John Snow said a strong dollar is the  quot;rock solid foundation quot; of US policy, but its value is best set in open currency markets."
World,Six elephants from the film Alexander join rescue teams to clean up debris-strewn forests in parts of Thailand.
Sci/Tech,"Just days after Lycos Europe #39;s launch of an anti-spam DDoS tool raised eyebrows in the security space, the company appears to have scrapped the campaign."
World," Swiss justice authorities have blocked bank accounts containing  #36;100 million in an investigation of an alleged bribery scandal tied to a subsidiary of Halliburton Co., the oil services company formerly headed by U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney."
Sports,Stuart Appleby got his putter working to score a 69 and take the lead at 5-under-par after the second round of the Sun City Golf Challenge in South Africa on Friday.
Sports,"DOHA, Qatar -- Thierry Lincou has become the first Frenchman ever to win the world squash title. Lincou beat top-seeded Englishman Lee Beachill 5-11 11-2 2-11 12-10 11-8 on Friday, saving a match point at 9-10 in the fourth game."
World, The EU added its voice to a chorus of international concern over the presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that threaten to undermine the fragile peace in the region.
World," China has launched the first submarine in a new class of nuclear subs designed to fire intercontinental ballistic missiles, U.S. defense officials said Friday."
Sports," Victor Conte, the head of BALCO  lab at the center of a global doping scandal, has detailed his  role in doping some of the top names in sport."
Sports, Teenage rookie Rafael Nadal  blunted the world's fastest serve Friday to stun Andy Roddick  and give Spain a 2 0 lead over the United States in the Davis  Cup final.
World," Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor  Yushchenko declared victory in an ""orange revolution"" on Friday  after the ex Soviet state's top judges annulled a rigged  election and ordered a new vote on Dec. 26."
World," Thousands of civilians have fled  their homes after clashes in the east of the Democratic  Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Friday, although  it was unclear who was behind the violence."
Business," UAL Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A>, parent of United  Airlines, on Friday said it would lay off up to 825 ramp and  customer service workers as the airline continues its fight to  emerge from bankruptcy."
Business," Cocoa prices rose 3.5 percent on  Friday as commodity funds bought on technical signals, a  falling dollar and prospects of more political violence in  Ivory Coast, grower of 40 percent of the world's cocoa."
Business,"Technology stocks have underperformed the rest of the market this year, and professional investors have reduced their commitment to the industry as a growing number of analysts question the outlook for the sector."
Business,US Food and Drug Administration (news - web sites) Acting Commissioner Lester Crawford on Friday agreed to meet with a top Republican lawmaker about the agency #39;s handling of safety concerns over Merck  amp; Co Inc.
Sci/Tech," If you #39;ve wondered just how much people hate spam, wonder no more. A couple of days back, Lycos Germany launched a vigilante screen saver to beat people sending out advertiusing junk mail at their own game."
World,Description: A US senator is calling for the resignation of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Annan is being accused of fraud and lack of oversight in the Iraq oil-for-food program.
Business,The US Supreme Court said on Friday it would decide what regulations should apply to high-speed broadband Internet service offered by cable companies like Time Warner 
Sci/Tech, The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider whether Internet providers should be allowed to sell their high speed service over the cable television system.
Sci/Tech," Invisible technology could soon point the finger toward the camcorder wielding pirates responsible for that bootleg copy of ""The Incredibles"" hawked on the street or posted on the Internet."
Sci/Tech," After Red Herring sank into the dot com morass last year, Tony Perkins considered resurrecting the magazine that helped establish him as a Silicon Valley sage. He changed his mind when his college age daughter scoffed and told him ""Red Herring is so 1990s."""
Sci/Tech,Napster founder Shawn Fanning has returned to the online downloading arena with the approval of some significant members of the music industry.
Sci/Tech,"Four executives at Infineon Technologies AG and its US subsidiary, Infineon Technologies North America Corp., are to plead guilty to participating in an international conspiracy to fix prices in the DRAM market, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) said "
Sci/Tech,The Skulls trojan horse we warned you about last month didnt do much since users had to install it themselves (thats why its called a trojan).
World, A 4 year old girl at the center of a trans Atlantic custody battle that drew attention at the highest levels of French government was turned over to her American father on Friday.
Sports, World Anti Doping Agency chief Dick Pound thinks allegations that Olympic sprint champion Marion Jones used steroids are serious enough to warrant a hearing.
Sci/Tech, State and local governments will be barred from taxing connections that link people to the Internet for the next three years under legislation signed Friday by President Bush.
Sci/Tech," A pair of top executives in charge of the networks division at mobile phone giant Nokia Corp. are leaving the company for personal reasons, the Finnish company said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Firefox is catching fire    pardon the pun    and for good reason. Web surfers looking for a reliable alternative to Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT   News) Internet Explorer have been busy over the last month downloading the new version of the Web browser. The Mozilla Foundation, a network of programmers jointly developing open source technology, reports more than 8 million people have downloaded the program since early November."
World, Spanish media are reporting that at least one explosion    and possibly as many as four blasts    have gone off in Madrid following a warning from a Basque (search) group.
World,US Ambassador John Danforth dismissed suggestions on Friday he resigned from his UN post after just five months because he bridled at orders from the Washington 
World,"Kosovo #39;s Albanian-dominated parliament has elected former rebel commander Ramush Haradinaj as prime minister, ignoring Western concern that he may be indicted for war crimes any day now."
World," CALGARY (CP)   Zack the dog was home with his original family Friday, but it's not a happy ending for everyone involved."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.  shares fell about 4 percent on Friday after a Needham   Co. analyst lowered his investment rating on the stock to ""hold,"" saying much of the potential upside to the company's business is reflected in the current stock price."
Sci/Tech," A government study has concluded the greater sage grouse is not an endangered species, a finding ranching and oil and gas interests in the West had lobbied hard for, a congressional spokesman said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," A decade after the world pledged to prevent ""dangerous"" global warming, 194 nations meet next week to review whether rare heatwaves and a fast Arctic thaw may signal that the planet is nearing the brink."
Sci/Tech," Next year's Atlantic hurricane season will again be more active than usual but is unlikely to be a repeat of this year's disaster, a noted storm forecaster said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, The gilded treasures of King Tutankhamun are on their way back to the United States in what could prove a gold rush for Egypt and big business.
Sci/Tech," A rare and spectacular event will occur in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 7 when the brilliant planet Jupiter and three of its largest satellites pass behind Earth's Moon."
World," The U.S. Supreme Court said on Friday it would decide what regulations should apply to high speed broadband Internet service offered by cable companies like Time Warner Inc., a key case that could decide whether such lines must be opened to competitors."
Sci/Tech," I once thought that worrying about what we should broadcast to extraterrestrials made as much sense as fretting over the small talk I'd venture with King Carl XVI Gustaf if I won the Nobel Prize. I reckoned there was no need to dwell on the problem, as it was both hypothetical and irrelevant."
Sci/Tech, An oversized model train speeds over the heads of visitors to guide them through 200 species of orchids.
Sci/Tech," Interior Department biologists have recommended against adding the sage grouse to the endangered species list, a determination that could wind up benefiting natural gas and oil producers but add to environmentalists' concerns."
Sci/Tech, Hurricane forecasters are calling for an above average Atlantic hurricane season again next year after one of the most destructive seasons on record.
World," MANAMA (Reuters) - A conference on regional security  threats opened in Bahrain on Friday, in a rare gathering of  senior officials and strategists from Gulf Arab states as well  as Iran, Iraq and the United States."
Sci/Tech,"See our top ten picks of the oddest and most unexpected discoveries of the year, from cat cloning to hobbit-like humans to bloodsucking bedbugs."
Sci/Tech,"Opening in the U.S. today, the movie <i>I Am David</i> depicts a Bulgarian refugee's struggle in post-World War II Europe. The film is being used by the UN to highlight the plight of current-day refugees."
Business,"The cost of Christmas rose this year, but some surprising elements got cheaper."
Business,A report in The New York Times that IBM is poised to sell off its PC unit has provoked mixed reactions and tentative interpretations from analysts who follow the historic company.
Business," Global crude prices fell, capping a 13 percent, three day plunge triggered by news of an unexpectedly sharp gain in US petroloeum stockpiles."
Business,"NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3: Thanks to his old hand in oil diplomacy, Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar was able to reap as much as possible from a brief 12-minute meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin."
Business,WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is taking up the issue of whether cable-based broadband is a telecommunications service that makes it subject to the same FCC rules that apply to phone companies.
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. #39;s second new CEO in eight months pledged Friday to keep up the fast-food giant #39;s momentum with more new menu items and a continued focus on restaurant improvements, adhering to a course that has reinvigorated the burger chain #39;s sales and "
Business," Sales of sport utility vehicles jumped 151 percent in Tennessee between 1997 and 2002   faster than any other state and three times the national rate, a new government report says."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft quietly launched its new blogging service, MSN Spaces, earlier this week. The quiet launch has already attracted more than 250,000 users to the new service, still in beta."
Sci/Tech,The man whose Napster software let lots of music fans swap songs on the Internet for free is now working to help the music companies who once sued him out of business.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Hewlett-Packard Co. said yesterday that it has abandoned plans to integrate a number of advanced technologies it acquired in its 2002 purchase of Compaq Computer Corp."
Sci/Tech,A new system from Nortel will replace British Telecom #39;s existing distributed infrastructure based on Nortel Meridian private branch exchange products.
Sports,"Doesn #39;t anyone watch The Apprentice? The Donald drove home the point Thursday night that you never underestimate your enemy, and that #39;s precisely what Notre Dame did apparently assuming it could low-ball Meyer "
Sports,"The president of the re-named Washington Nationals, Tony Tavares, told WTOP Radio the vote was overwhelming. Tavares said the deal to move the Expos remains contingent on the DC Council giving final approval to a stadium plan."
World,": A suicide car bomber ploughed into a Shia mosque in Baghdad after dawn prayers today, killing 14 people and stoking fears that sectarian divisions over when to hold elections could unleash further bloodshed."
World,WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said on Thursday Iran was making a lot of mistakes but said any action to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons was a call for President George W Bush and other leaders to make.
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India agreed on Friday to re-open the Khokhropar-Munabao railway link, which was severed nearly 40 years ago."
World," South Korean President Roh Moo hyun said on Friday the nuclear standoff with North Korea must be resolved peacefully, despite hawks in the United States pushing for a more hardline approach."
World,"JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon stepped up efforts on Friday to overcome resistance in the ranks of his right-wing Likud party to an enlarged government coalition with the centre-left Labour, ahead of a decisive party meeting."
World," Forty Britons have died in the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster and 159 others were missing and ""highly likely"" to have died, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said, suggesting the death toll could approach 200."
Business,"Walt Disney World, revamping its admissions policy for the first time in at least two decades, is dramatically restructuring its ticket pricing structure by offering lower prices for longer stays and other options."
Sports,Rafael Nadal has repaid the faith shown in him by defeating Andy Roddick in four sets to hand Spain a 2-0 lead after the first day of the Davis Cup final in Seville.
Sports,TOMMY BURNS #39; appointment as Walter Smith #39;s assistant had nothing to do with politics and everything to do with him being the right man.
Sports,"In a change-of-scenery deal, the Yankees are close to a trade that would send left-handed reliever Felix Heredia to the Mets and put Mike Stanton back in pinstripes."
Sports,"Prior to their 10-minute presentations before the general assembly of the European Olympic Committees in Dubrovnik Croatia, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge spoke to the five cities bidding to host the 2012 Summer Olympic "
World,"Five explosions hit Madrid at Friday evening rush hour -- three of them at gas stations -- after a warning from the Basque separatist group ETA, police said."
World,"Floodwaters have receded in the northern Philippines, following a week of severe flooding and four typhoons, but thousands of people remain cut off from help."
Sports,"The begin reshaping their roster, sending Kenny Lofton and cash to the Phillies for setup man Felix Rodriguez and nearing a trade to reacquire Mike Stanton from the Mets."
Business,"Insurance broker Aon Corp. (AOC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it sold nearly all of its equity investment in property and casualty insurer Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd."
Sports,"Holtz replaces John Thompson, who was forced out about two weeks ago after a 3-and-20 record in two seasons with the Pirates. Holtz has spent six years as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach at South "
Business," Treasury debt prices soared on Friday  after the latest employment figures suggested U.S. job creation  continues to lag, soothing worries the Federal Reserve might  raise interest rates more aggressively."
Business,"Crude oil futures sank for a fourth straight day Friday, settling beneath \$43 a barrel for the first time in nearly three months and capping a 14 percent decline for the week."
Business,"The head of the aeronautics division of defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. will retire next year, the company announced Friday. The division makes fighter jets and other planes for the United States and foreign armies."
Sci/Tech,"Spam that includes sexually oriented content viewable in the e-mail message violates the  quot;brown paper wrapper quot; rules that are part of the CAN-SPAM law, as well as Federal Trade Commission rules."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe has yanked its  quot;Make Love, Not Spam quot; anti-spam screensaver from its site, leaving only a cryptic message of  quot;Stay Tuned quot; in its place."
Sports,MLB owners have voted 29-1 to approve the proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington for the 2005 season. The decision is still subject to the District of Columbia government enacting funding for a new stadium.
Sports,"Houston Astros: The Astros re-signed utility infielder Jose Vizcaino to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Vizcaino made \$1.2 million last year."
Sports,"East Carolina introduced former South Carolina assistant Skip Holtz as its head football coach on Friday, welcoming him as the man to lead the program  quot;into a new era."
Sports," East Carolina introduced former South Carolina assistant Skip Holtz as its head football coach on Friday, welcoming him as the man to lead the program ""into a new era."""
Sports," JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sports Network) - In a surprising turn  of events, Urban Meyer is expected to be named head football  coach at the University of Florida."
Sports, The New York Yankees re signed  catcher John Flaherty to a one year contract on Friday.
World, A group of activists on Friday delivered to Dow Chemical a container of poisoned well water from the Bhopal gas disaster site to mark the 20th anniversary of the world's worst industrial accident in India.
World,"US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld accepts a request from President Bush to say in his job, a senior official said."
Business,Grotius writes  quot;Reuters reported that the Supreme Court will hear a broadband regulation case that may determine whether FCC regulations apply to cable companies providing broadband services.
Business," A weaker than anticipated report on the US labor market, showing just 112,000 jobs added in November, cast fresh doubts over the pace of growth of the world #39;s largest economy."
Business,"Asians tend not to be very straightforward. They avoid precise questions and exact answers, even on matters of paramount importance - like money."
Sci/Tech,"Earth #39;s defences may need to be boosted against the risk of potentially deadly microbes returning on board space probes sent to study Mars, according to leading scientists."
World," Powerful Typhoon Yoyong, which pounded the main Philippine island Luzon from late Thursday, killed at least 35 people in landslides, electrocutions and by falling trees, disaster officials said Friday."
Business,"None of the United States #39; major trading partners manipulated their currencies to gain economic advantage in the first half of 2004, the US Treasury Department said in a report released on Friday."
Sports,Lindsey Kildow of the United States won a women #39;s downhill Friday to celebrate the first World Cup victory of her career. With compatriots Bode Miller and 
Sports,"Backup catcher John Flaherty decided to stay with the New York Yankees, agreeing Friday to an \$800,000, one-year contract. Flaherty, 37, hit .252 in 127 at-bats but was the key to several New York wins, hitting six homers and driving in 16 runs."
Business," None of the United States' major  trading partners manipulated their currencies to gain economic  advantage in the first half of 2004, the U.S. Treasury  Department said in a report released on Friday."
Business,"IBM is in talks to sell its personal computer manufacturing business which, if successful, would mark the end of an era in the brief history of the PC, a machine the company helped to invent."
Business," Retailer Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A> is  making over its brand, appealing to small business customers  who still find it hard to distinguish its staples from those of  its biggest rival."
Business,"The US Fish and Wildlife Service said on Friday its senior biologists have recommended that the greater sage grouse not be listed as an endangered species, a finding for "
Business,"When the leading left-wing tabloid sells a sizable stake to a Rothschild heir, you know things are getting desperate for France #39;s newspaper industry."
Business,Mervyns announced Thursday it is lifting its ban on Salvation Army bell ringers and is making an exception to its no solicitation policy for the Armys annual Christmas Kettle Drive.
Business,Embattled McDonald #39;s has lost its second CEO in the past year after Charlie Bell resigned today to continue his battle with cancer.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's biggest retailer, on Monday brightened its outlook for  December sales at U.S. stores open at least a year, now  expecting sales to increase 3 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this week, the online community/portal company started distributing a screensaver that conducted the attacks by making requests from servers  quot;verified to be spam-advertising sites, quot; Lycos said."
Business, U.S. stock futures gained on Monday as  oil prices slid lower    pointing to an upbeat start to 2005  when Wall Street opens.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - TOKYO -- Blu-ray Disc will take an important step forward next year when Singulus Technologies AG begins selling machines for mass producing read-only versions of the discs, the company said this week."
Sci/Tech,HP has given up on trying to bring key parts of Compaq/DEC #39;s Tru64 operating system over to HP-UX and decided instead to buy similar technology from Veritas.
Sci/Tech,"Lawyers for file-swapping software firm Kazaa have begun their defence in a landmark Australian music piracy case. Kazaa said its software, which allows users to exchange copyrighted music over "
Sci/Tech,"Ubisoft has announced that Prince of Persia: The Warrior Within is now out for all platforms, including the Nintendo GameCube. Developed by Ubisofts Montreal studio, the same that brought you Prince of "
Sports,"SI.com spoke to Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim, who is in Seville, Spain, covering the Davis Cup final for the magazine."
Sports,"Amid widespread media reports that he has accepted the job as head football coach at the University of Florida, Utah #39;s Urban Meyer was at his home Friday afternoon in Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City."
Sports,"  The Yankees made their first player signing of the 2004 05 offseason on Friday, inking backup catcher John Flaherty to a one year contract."
World," In the latest sign of improving ties, Egypt and Israel moved closer to resolving a simmering dispute Friday, a day after President Hosni Mubarak called Israel's prime minister the best chance for Mideast peace."
World," (CP)   Trade between Quebec and the northeastern United States is a natural and a sovereign Quebec would help make it easier, Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe said Friday."
World," John Danforth, who has resigned as US ambassador to the United Nations, is a respected moderate within the Republican establishment and an ordained Episcopal priest sometimes nicknamed ""Saint Jack."""
World," Ukraine begins preparing on Saturday for a  new election after its highest court annulled a rigged poll,  breaking a political deadlock and triggering a night of  ecstatic street celebrations in Kiev."
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell said  on Friday that Washington had no way to force Iran to allow  U.N. inspectors unrestricted access to suspected nuclear sites  despite U.S. doubts Tehran would come clean on its own.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's biggest retailer, on Monday brightened its outlook for December sales at U.S. stores open at least a year, now expecting sales to increase 3 percent."
Sports, The New Orleans Hornets traded veteran guard Darrell Armstrong to the Dallas Mavericks for third year player Dan Dickau on Friday.
Sports,"Two first half goals within two minutes gave Monaco a 2-0 win over Stade Rennes on Friday, ending a series of eight Ligue 1 games without a win."
World,"TEL AVIV Mahmoud Abbas, the new leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the man expected to be elected president of the Palestinian Authority, has been making progress in persuading radical groups like Hamas to hold their fire against Israeli "
World,"The Democratic Republic of Congo has placed it troops on alert and is deploying soldiers to the east of the country, after reports that Rwandan troops have infiltrated the area."
Business," The U.S. economy created only  112,000 new jobs in November, the government said on Friday,  about a third of October's total and weak enough to deepen a  shadow of uncertainty hanging over the holiday sales season."
Business,"IBM (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is reportedly in talks to sell its personal computer business in a deal that could be worth up to \$2 billion and would cap a "
Business," Crude oil futures fell for a fourth day Friday, settling below  $43 a barrel for the first time since August and extending the week #39;s decline in oil prices to 14 per cent."
Business,"BIRMINGHAM, Ala. That smiling Salvation Army bell-ringer may look a little frozen in place this holiday season, but it #39;s not because of the cold weather."
Business,"Fidelity Investments hasn #39;t given up its opposition to a rule that requires the boards of mutual funds to have an independent chair, and the senior US senator from New Hampshire is backing that effort."
Business,"Moody #39;s Investors Service on Friday revised its outlook on FedEx Corp. (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to stable from negative, citing expected improvements in FedEx #39;s profits "
Sci/Tech," Forbes magazine is removing paid advertising links from stories that appear on its Web site, abandoning an experiment it began in August."
Sci/Tech,"In seven newly filed lawsuits, Microsoft alleges the purveyors of unsolicited obscene e-mail messages violated federal restrictions."
Sci/Tech,"The idea behind Snocap, Napster creator Shawn Fanning #39;s new endeavor, is to give rights holders the level of comfort they need to make their content available on P2P networks."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Friday released its second Community Technology Preview of SQL Server 2005 and rolled out a new, free tool to manage SQL Server 2000 and MSDE (Microsoft Desktop Engine) 2000."
Sci/Tech,"com December 3, 2004, 3:26 PM PT. SAN FRANCISCO--The  quot;Cell quot; processor that will power the next version of the PlayStation game console will also be adaptable for advanced scientific "
Sci/Tech,A Sun engineer chartered with directing the engineering effort to open source Solaris has published a new software license that could be used for the open-source release of Sun #39;s Unix operating system.
Sci/Tech, The Web portal Lycos Europe on Friday terminated a spam fighting campaign that had been criticized as a breach of Internet civility.
Sports,US sprint queen Marion Jones says she will sue accused steroid peddler Victor Conte over his allegations that she received banned drugs before winning five medals at the Sydney Olympics.
Sports,"GREENVILLE, NC Dec 3, 2004 - East Carolina introduced former South Carolina assistant Skip Holtz as its head football coach on Friday, welcoming him as the man to lead the program  quot;into a new era."
Sci/Tech," EBay Inc.  has added a new ""Want it Now"" feature for people to request exactly what they want on the online marketplace, a spokesman said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, IBM  is reportedly in talks to sell its personal computer business in a deal that could be worth up to  #36;2 billion and would cap a gradual withdrawal from the business it helped to pioneer in 1981.
World,"KINSHASA, Friday - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday began deploying troops to the east of the country amid reports that Rwandan forces were operating in the area and thousands of civilians were fleeing clashes."
World," REAL, Philippines (AP)   Helicopters delivered food to famished survivors and picked up casualties as flash floods began to recede, revealing the magnitude of a disaster triggered by back to back storms that left more than 650 people dead and nearly 400 missing in the northern Philippines."
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) is selling its PC business, marking the end of an era for the personal computing pioneer, according to a story published today in the"
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   The Air India bombing trial concluded Friday, leaving only a judge to decide the verdict of two men accused of plotting Canada's worst mass murder and one of the world's worst acts of terrorism."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. shares fell Friday after Needham  amp; Co. downgraded the stock to ""hold"" from ""buy."""
Sci/Tech," Global warming could lead to a big chill in the North Atlantic, at least if history is anything to go by, researchers reported on Friday."
Sports,Baseball's owners vote to approve the relocation of the Expos to Washington for the 2005 season despite a lone objection from Orioles owner Peter Angelos.
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe has recently joined the fight against spam by releasing a screensaver as part of its ""Make Love Not Spam"" campaign, which uses its participants machines to bombard websites that advertise through spam e-mails with data, effectively launching a distributed denial of service attack against them, with the intent being to push up bandwidth bills of the spammers who operate these websites.    Is this an effective new front in the battle against spam?"
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> DEC/Compaq hands in pain
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> is reportedly in  talks to sell its personal computer business in a deal that  could be worth up to  $2 billion and would cap a gradual  withdrawal from the business it helped to pioneer in 1981."
Sci/Tech," EBay Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=EBAY.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">EBAY.O</A> has added a  new ""Want it Now"" feature for people to request exactly what  they want on the online marketplace, a spokesman said on  Friday."
Sci/Tech," BellSouth Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=BLS.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">BLS.N</A>, the No. 3  U.S. local telephone company, plans to upgrade its network to  offer video services and speedier Internet access to about 80  percent its customers by 2009, industry sources said."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Supreme Court said on  Friday it would decide what regulations should apply to  high speed broadband Internet service offered by cable  companies like Time Warner Inc., a key case that could decide  whether such lines must be opened to competitors."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Interior Department can keep its computers connected to the Internet despite the fact that hackers could manipulate royalty payments owed to American Indians for use of their land, an appeals court ruled Friday."
Sci/Tech,International Business Machines Corp.'s possible exit from the personal computer business would be the latest move in what amounts to a long goodbye from a field it pioneered and revolutionized.
Business,The US Supreme Court said today it will hear argument on whether online cable access must allow rivals to use its equipment. The case could ultimately decide whether cable operators must allow use of their 
Business, The Bush administration said Friday that neither China nor any other major trading partner of the United States is violating a US law against currency manipulation to gain unfair trade advantages.
Business," Walgreen Co. , one of the largest U.S. drugstore chain operators, on Monday posted a 30.5 percent jump in quarterly profit, boosted by increased sales of prescription drugs."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - WASHINGTON - Software vendors need automated tools that look for bugs in their code, but it may be a decade before many of those tools are mature and widely used, said the former director of cybersecurity for the US "
Sports,"SIMILAR to the actors role, the art of supreme defending is all about timing. The maxim will not be lost on Jean-Alain Boumsong, who is already guaranteed to secure the vote of player of the year from virtually every Rangers supporter."
Sports,It looks like Florida is going to get its first choice this time. Turned down by Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan three years ago before 
Sports,"Auburn will enter Saturdays SEC championship game as a heavy favorite over Tennessee, and for good reason. While Auburn dominated opponents on its way to the SEC West title, Tennessee looked more vulnerable "
World,"ETA, the Basque separatist organisation, detonated five small bombs in Madrid last night, signalling that, despite recent setbacks, it was not yet ready to renounce violence."
Sci/Tech,"Tom Noonan, the CEO of Internet Security Systems, talked with Computerworld about why companies need to stop simply reacting to security threats and focus on preventing them as well."
Sci/Tech,Attendees at Gartner's annual data center conference said their packaged applications have to be tested on servers equipped with virtualization software before they can adopt the technology. But some vendors may not have the wherewithal to do the testing.
Sci/Tech,"Intel officials said yesterday that the company's fourth-quarter revenue will total between \$9.3 billion and \$9.5 billion, pushed up by demand for its desktop, notebook and server processors."
Sci/Tech,"Packard has dropped plans to add a number of technologies acquired in its purchase of Compaq Computer to its flagship HP UX operating system, and will instead partner with Veritas Software on new file system and clustering capabilities."
Sci/Tech,"In its annual predictions for the upcoming year, IDC predicted that worldwide IT spending would grow 6.1 in 2005, a year that will be marked by ""enormous turbulence"" as well as significant consolidation and realignment in several key sectors."
Sci/Tech,Lycos Europe NV drew criticism from some members of the security community who said the company is engaging in vigilantism and crossing the line by launching what are essentially distributed DOS attacks on spammers' sites.
Sci/Tech,"Stuart McIrvine, IBM's new director of corporate security strategy, said he's working to better align the company's various IT security offerings to help users cope with regulatory compliance requirements, cyberattacks and other issues."
Sci/Tech,A growing interest in product life-cycle management capabilities by small and midsize manufacturing companies is fueling vendor attempts to make PLM technologies easier to deploy and use.
Sci/Tech,"IBM is discussing selling its PC business to Lenovo Group Ltd., China's largest maker of personal computers, and at least one other potential buyer, according to The New York Times."
Sci/Tech,"Apple yesterday released a 12.7MB security update that consists of several revised components including Apache, AppKit, HIToolbox, Kerberos, Postfix, PSNormalizer, Safari and Terminal."
Sci/Tech,America Online and WebEx Communications are evaluating ways to adapt some of the online meeting services they currently offer to business users of AOL's AIM instant messaging network to make these services appealing to AIM consumers.
Sci/Tech,"Voiceglo, a subsidiary of TheGlobe.com, has released a test version of an application designed to create interoperability among four major consumer instant message (IM) networks."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review an appeals court ruling that opens up cable networks to competing Internet service providers (ISPs).<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"A Sun Microsystems engineer chartered with directing the engineering effort to open source Solaris has published a new software license that could be used for the open-source release of Sun's Unix operating system. Though Sun is vague on details about the license, called the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL), it is incompatible with Linux's software license."
Sci/Tech, U.S. President George Bush on Friday signed into law a three year moratorium on Internet access taxes.
Business,It is unfair that DSL products deemed telecom services have been regulated much more tightly than the primary competition -- cable modems -- telcos have complained.
Sports,"The Dallas Mavericks, seeking depth at point guard, will acquire veteran Darrell Armstrong from New Orleans in a trade for the inexperienced Dan Dickau, the Mavs announced Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Selling Advertising on Your Website\\The number of sites on the Web today is almost infinite, with new ones popping up every day. There are multiple types of sites: portals, ""brochureware,"" content sites, directories, search engines, and ecommerce sites, to name a few. Those that do not sell product or services ..."
Sci/Tech,"Getting Listed in Netscape's Open Directory Project\\When you are deciding on the major search engine directories that you want your website to be listed in, you should not overlook one of the most important ones: the DMOZ (short form for Directory Mozilla). DMOZ is just another name for the Open ..."
Sci/Tech,Napster Creator Unleashes New File Sharing Service\
Sci/Tech,"Blog Declared Word of the Year\\US Dictionary Merriam-Webster rsquo;s has announced that the word  #8220;blog #8221; is their word of the year in their annual pronouncement of the Top 10 words of 2004, which also bizarrely included the words cicada and defenestration. Webster rsquo;s defines a blog as  #8220;a Web site that contains ..."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Spaces Blog Service Review\\This review started nearly 10 hours ago when MSN Spaces first went live, and its taken this long to complete due to the continual downtime of the site. It was originally going to be longer and in more depth, but I rsquo;d didn rsquo;t have all day and ..."
Sci/Tech,"Immerse yourself in the World of Warcraft, released simultaneously by Blizzard for both Mac and PC and get ready to play one of the years most anticipated games, released simultaneously for Mac and PC. Dec 03"
Sci/Tech,"Partner with .Mac  #151; Apple #146;s suite of Internet essentials  #151; as a .Mac affiliate. More than half-a-million people use .Mac to make the Internet the ultimate experience. Learn how your customers can, too. Dec 03"
Business,Poorer pensioners will get an extra 4 a week from April - or 6.10 more for couples - according to figures in the Pre-Budget report.
Sci/Tech,"Analysts say a new twist on the war against spammers in Europe isn #39;t likely to spill across Unites States borders, but is rather an opening salvo more likely to fizzle than to explode."
Sci/Tech,"Shawn Fanning #39;s latest peer-to-peer (P2P) venture, Snocap, may have a long way to go to prove its success in the current online music landscape."
Sci/Tech,"US Dictionary Merriam-Websters has announced that the word blog is their word of the year in their annual pronouncement of the Top 10 words of 2004, which also bizarrely included the words cicada and defenestration."
Sports,"Barry Bonds took creams and oils that could have contained steroids, but did so unknowingly out of blind faith in his trainer and best friend, the baseball player #39;s lawyer said on Friday."
Sports,LONDON: Canadian Jacques Villeneuve set the pace for Sauber while Germanys Nick Heidfeld did his best to impress Williams in a wet and windy Formula One test session at Jerez on Thursday.
Sports,Jose Maria Olazabal has revealed that his participation on next year #39;s regular US Tour now hinges on receiving sponsors invitations.
Sports,com. Two Eastern Conference Championship banners hung by the rafters with care in hopes that Jason Kidd soon would be there. Nets fans have been singing this twist on the old holiday 
World,"The explosions hit five gas stations simultaneously, after a telephone warning from the armed Basque separatist group ETA. Two police officers were slightly wounded by one of the bombs."
World,"MANILA, 4 December 2004 - With floods receding, rescuers raced to deliver food to famished survivors in northeastern Philippine villages isolated by back-to-back storms that left more than 650 people dead and almost 400 missing."
World,Sky News reports its undercover look at security shortcomings at London #39;s Heathrow Airport has sparked a government investigation.
Business," Oil prices continued to plummet on Thursday, falling almost five per cent to hit a 12 week low. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, the January contract for light sweet crude was down  $2.24 US "
Business,"Employers slowed their hiring as they headed into the holiday shopping season, adding just 112,000 new jobs in November for the weakest gain in five months."
Business,Storm weary residents of Florida and the rest of the Southeast can take a little consolation from the first forecast of tropical weather for next year.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s entry into the blogging realm with MSN Spaces will cause an exponential growth in popularity for the Web-based communications technology.
Sports,The International Association of Athletics Federations will select the venue of the 2009 world track and field championships from three bidding European cities during its two-day meeting this weekend.
Sports,"Hornets general manager Allen Bristow said the move would allow the Hornets, off to a 1-13 start, to give more playing time to new, younger guards Junior Harrington and Alex Garcia."
Sports," Lindsey Kildow of Vail, Colo., won her first World Cup downhill race Friday, continuing the American domination of the early part of the ski season."
World,"The Kosovo parliament on Friday elected former rebel leader Ramush Haradinaj, an ethnic Albanian, as prime minister of the UN-controlled southern Serbian province."
World," The militant group Hamas will accept a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and a long term truce with Israel, a leader said Friday, apparently softening Hamas' hardline stance and boosting hopes for renewed peace efforts after Yasser Arafat's death."
World, The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether cable companies must open their high speed lines to rival Internet providers.
World," A total of 134 countries have  given up capital punishment, 10 more than had done so at the  start of 2003, a campaigner against capital punishment reported  on Friday."
Business,"Bruised by aggressive promotional pricing by competitors over the Thanksgiving weekend, Wal-Mart on Thursday announced a counterattack."
Sci/Tech,"Faced with continued customer foot-dragging on license renewals and deployment, Microsoft said Friday has decided to offer  quot;custom quot; Windows NT 4.0 support contracts to enterprises that still haven #39;t migrated to later versions of the network operating "
Sports," The New Orleans Hornets, who have the worst record in the National Basketball Association, looked to the future as they traded Darell Armstrong to Dallas for Dan Dickau, the Mavericks said."
Sports,"Marion Jones denied the allegations that emerged yesterday from Victor Conte, the man at the centre of the Balco doping scandal, who claimed that he had witnessed her injecting performance-enhancing drugs he supplied."
Sports," OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) - Barry Bonds took creams and  oils that could have contained steroids, but did so unknowingly  out of blind faith in his trainer and best friend, the baseball  player's lawyer said on Friday."
Business,"The Salvation Army #39;s red kettles are being banned from collecting outside Target #39;s 1,313 stores nationwide, costing the charitable organization an estimated \$9 million in holiday donations and "
Business,UK media company NTL has entered into an agreement to sell its broadcast business to a consortium led by Australian firm Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group (MCG) and other third party investors for a purchase price of 1.84bn.
Sports,"SEVILLE, Spain (AFP) -- Carlos Moya fired Spain into a 1-0 lead on Friday at Seville #39;s Olympic Stadium, defeating Mardy Fish of the United States 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in 1hr 57min."
Sports,FORMULA One star Jenson Button admits his attempts to secure a move to Williams were  quot;misguided quot;. The 24-year-old declared his intention to leave BAR in August to rejoin his first team but the move was blocked 
Sports,One of the people free-agent right-hander Carl Pavano wanted to talk to on his trip to Detroit was Tigers pitching coach Bob Cluck.
Business,"AFP/File - A weaker-than-anticipated report on the US labor market, showing just 112,000 jobs added in November, cast fresh doubts over the pace of growth of the world's largest economy."
Business,"A government study has concluded the greater sage grouse is not an endangered species, a finding ranching and oil and gas interests in the West had lobbied hard for, a congressional spokesman said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES: The recording industry has turned to its former arch-nemesis, the founder of online music file-swapping service Napster, to help it beat the piracy that it once accused him of spawning."
World,"BERLIN: German authorities arrested three Iraqis yesterday on suspicion that they planned an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi while he was visiting Germany, the country #39;s chief prosecutor said."
World," VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Nearly two decades  after Air India Flight 182 exploded over the Atlantic Ocean  killing 329 people, the fate of the two Sikh extremists charged  with the bombing is finally in hands of a judge."
Business," An explosion at a southwest Houston chemical plant was felt as far as 15 miles away on Friday night, witnesses told Reuters."
Business,"(December 3, 2004, 7:38 pm) Target stores may soon be the focus of a boycott because of a new holiday policy. In January, Target officials informed the Salvation Army that their holiday bell ringers could "
Sports,"After 18 months of leaks, slurs and broken reputations the biggest doping scandal in sports history took its most dramatic twist yesterday when the man at the centre of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative investigation claimed he had devised and "
Sports,"The ever-widening Balco scandal has sent new shockwaves through baseball, as it emerged that Barry Bonds, arguably the best player in the game, had used suspicious substances "
Sports,Swedish golfer Marcus Norgren picked up three shots through five holes in today #39;s third round of the Australian PGA Championship on Queensland #39;s Sunshine Coast.
Sports,"Amir Khan will be the favourite to win gold in the lightweight division at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in Mianyang City, China, next November - assuming, that is, that the three-time champion and double Olympic gold medallist Mario Kindeln "
Sports,The National Basketball Association has filed a lawsuit to block the players #39; union obtaining an independent review of the lengthy suspensions which followed the mass brawl in last month #39;s game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit 
Sports, Notre Dame's Plan 'A' appears to be heading to Florida.
Business,"China #39;s policy of fixing the value of its currency to the dollar has made government efforts to slow its economy more difficult, the US Treasury Department said in a semi-annual report "
Sci/Tech," Action doesn't cancel existing taxes on Internet sales, however."
Sci/Tech, Operating a wireless phone company is hardly a license to print money. Many wireless firms struggle to generate cash flow. It normally takes years to break even.
Sci/Tech, Big Blue might be ready to lose another key link to its hardware legacy.
Sci/Tech," Elephants in zoos are living as long as those in the wild, but their population in captivity is dwindling because it is so difficult to breed them, according to studies released Friday."
World," Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized the United States on Friday, accusing it of a double standard in fighting terrorism and questioning whether any election in Iraq can be democratic when fighting is raging in the country."
World," Thousands of civilians have fled  their homes after clashes in the east of the Democratic  Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Friday, but it  was unclear who was behind the violence."
Business,"MONTEREY, Calif. -- Salvation Army bell ringers will be back in time for the holidays, at least at one nationwide store chain that had banned them."
Business,"President George Bush on Friday signed into law a three-year moratorium on Internet access taxes. The law extends a ban on Internet taxes that expired on November 1, 2003."
Sci/Tech,"Ubisoft has released its holiday flagship title, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within for all major consoles, including the Nintendo GameCube."
Sports, Kurt Busch's busy week of celebration was capped Friday night with his acceptance of NASCAR's Nextel Cup championship trophy.
Sports,"Barry Bonds -- the biggest name in baseball -- has now been smeared by the steroid scandal known as Balco, and the San Francisco Giants superstar tried to clear his image through his attorney Friday."
Sports,"If Sir Frank Williams hoped a complete change of drivers for 2005 would eradicate the tensions that raged so publicly between Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya last season, the British team principal appears mistaken."
Sports,"Having established itself as a women #39;s soccer power in the Ivy League, Princeton made a significant leap into the NCAA #39;s upper echelon this year by reaching the College Cup for the first time."
Sports, Suspended Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest will take the first steps in hopes of saving his NBA season next week.
Sci/Tech,"Transmeta has licensed its LongRun2 power management technology to Fujitsu, the second customer to purchase the rights to use the technology, Transmeta said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Fraud crackdown begins with with photo comparisons and invisible security numbers.
Sci/Tech,"Voice over IP, online presentations, and multiparty video conferencing under consideration."
Sci/Tech,"Shawn Fanning, founder of Napster and former scourge of the music industry, has set up his own firm in an attempt to legitimise online file-sharing."
Sports,"com. Free agent pitcher Carl Pavano, whose visits to five American League cities in a week will set up the most talked-about pursuit at the Winter Meetings, left the Motor City on Friday "
World," Defense Minister Robert Hill traveled to Iraq Saturday to meet with some of the 900 soldiers Australia has stationed there as part of the U.S. led coalition, the ministry said."
Sports, Jeff Brehaut shot an 11 under 61 Friday and took a two stroke lead halfway through the PGA Tour's final qualifying tournament.
World," President Bush will make a final appeal to Congress to find a way to pass legislation before the end of the year that would make the Sept. 11 commission's terror fighting recommendations law, White House officials said Friday."
Business,"House prices will decline 2 per cent over the next year as the market experiences a  quot;measured slowdown quot;, the Halifax said yesterday."
Business,"Wolverhampton  amp; Dudley, the brewer and pub group, announced a 120m offer for Burtonwood of Cheshire, sparking speculation about a wave of sector consolidation."
Sci/Tech,"The US Department of Homeland Security plans to scale back the level of cleanup recommended after detonation of a dirty bomb, policy watchdogs assert."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO, CA - December 2, 2004 -bisoft, one of the worlds leading video game publishers, today announced that Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is now available on store shelves for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Xbox "
Sports,"The first day of the Davis Cup final between Spain and the United States made history as a record 27,200 spectators took their seats under the temporary roof in the Estadio Olimpico."
Sports,"The Yankees are making plans for the 2005 season, desperately hoping that Jason Giambi will be a former Yankee but operating, at least for the moment, as if he will be with them."
Sports,Austrian Stephan Goergl ended American Bode Miller #39;s three-race winning streak by taking a World Cup Super-G race in the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.
Sports,"Eventually, the Utah Utes will know who they #39;re playing, where they #39;re playing and who will be coaching them in the future."
Sports,"NBA, Players #39; Union Go Before Arbitrator to Debate Suspensions of Four Players Over Mich. Brawl. A fan wearing a T-shirt with a message about the Indiana Pacers watches a large television screen during the "
World,"American and Iraqi forces clashed with insurgents in several areas of Mosul yesterday, killing at least 11 attackers in a key northern city that has seen a surge in violence recently, officials said."
Business,"The economy added 112,000 payroll jobs in November, far fewer than the month before and not enough to keep up with average increases in the adult population."
Business,"I.B.M. is in discussions to sell its PC business to Lenovo, the largest maker of PC's in China - a burgeoning market that Hewlett-Packard and Dell covet."
Business,"Shocked by a mediocre post-Thanksgiving weekend, merchants are rushing to mark down their merchandise - before the majority of holiday shoppers have even seen it."
Business,Some California officials are proposing that the state get out of the pension business and give state and municipal workers a 401(k) plan instead.
Sci/Tech,"An extremely rare Hawaiian bird dies in captivity, possibly marking the extinction of its entire species only 31 years after it was first discovered."
Sports," Marion Jones should be stripped of her five Olympic medals if allegations that she used banned drugs before the 2000 Sydney Games are true, World Anti Doping Agency chief Dick Pound said Friday."
Sports," Guard Reggie Miller was activated from the Indiana Pacers' injured list Friday, and the franchise's career scoring leader will make his season debut this weekend after serving a one game suspension."
Sports,"Even though the Yankees are trying to develop a case against Jason Giambi, they are skeptical about ever getting his contract voided."
Sports,"The Mets were one of the first professional sports franchises to enter a long-term, multimillion-dollar agreement with a hospital in which the hospital paid for the right to have its doctors treat members of the team."
Sports,"A 1,000-square-foot gray trailer in the parking lot of RFK Stadium serves as the first retail outlet fans can get Nationals gear."
Sports,Quarterback Chad Pennington is scheduled to start for the New York Jets when they face the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Sports,Running back Clinton Portis should get the ball often against the Giants as the Redskins plan to rotate Ladell Betts in less often.
Sports,"Coveted free agent pitcher Carl Pavano will visit five cities, including Baltimore, in less than a week to decide where to sign."
Sports,"Freshman Sean Singletary scores 25 points and Devin Smith has 23 on Friday night as No. 24 Virginia overcomes a huge game by Auburn freshman Toney Douglas to edge the Tigers, 89-87."
Sports," Larry Hughes scored 19 points and Juan Dixon added 17 to lead Washington to a 114 90 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, moving the Wizards four games over .500 for the first time in almost three years."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., worlds largest software maker, has entered the blog market with its new MSN Spaces beta service that it started offering to end-users starting Thursday."
Sports,BODE Miller earned his fourth win of the season when he and fellow American Daron Rahlves finished a first-ever 1-2 in a World Cup downhill today.
Sports, Cuttino Mobley scored 34 points in his second game back from a groin injury and made two key hustle plays down the stretch to lead the Orlando Magic past the New York Knicks 104 98 Friday night.
World,"Drug kingpin Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, wearing handcuffs and a bulletproof vest, flew late Friday aboard US government plane for trial in the United States, becoming the most powerful Colombian trafficker to ever be extradited "
Sports,"Notre Dame has failed and Florida has succeeded in hiring Utah Coach Urban Meyer, according to various family members."
Business,The Supreme Court on Friday stepped into one of the most heated debates over the future of the Internet: how to classify high-speed Internet cable service for purposes 
Business,"The new chief executive of the McDonald #39;s Corporation, James A. Skinner, promised yesterday to continue the positive momentum the company has had for the last 18 months and make no significant "
World,President Joseph Kabila accused Rwanda on Friday of trying to cause a confrontation with Congo in an effort to disrupt Congolese moves to secure the country and move toward elections next year.
World,"A man stabbed and injured 12 first-grade children at a primary school in northeast China Friday morning before being seized by police, Xinhua news agency said."
Sci/Tech, International Business Machines Corp.'s possible exit from the personal computer business would be the latest move in what amounts to a long goodbye from a field it pioneered and revolutionized.
Sports, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green is expected to start in Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders despite suffering from bruises to his ribs and hip.
Sci/Tech," Snow is more important than ice in protecting the delicate tundra from disturbances, a finding that holds promise for a longer oil exploration season in Alaska's rapidly warming Arctic, state officials said on Friday."
Sports," BALTIMORE, (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens running back  Jamal Lewis will miss his second straight game with a sprained  right ankle when his club takes on the Cincinnati Bengals this  Sunday."
Sci/Tech, Legendary explorer Robert Ballard was nervous this summer as he prepared to return to the Titanic for the first time since he discovered the famous shipwreck nearly two decades ago.
Sports," KENNEWICK, Wash., (Sports Network) - Wally Backman, briefly  the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, was sentenced to 10  days in jail Friday for violating his probation."
Sci/Tech," Prairie dogs, those little pups popping in and out of holes on vacant lots and rural rangeland, are talking up a storm. They have different ""words"" for tall human in yellow shirt, short human in green shirt, coyote, deer, red tailed hawk and many other creatures."
Sports," The New York Yankees and New  York Mets swapped lefthanded relievers on Friday, with the  Yankees shipping Felix Heredia across the East River in  exchange for Mike Stanton and cash considerations."
World," MANAGUA, Nicaragua (Reuters) - Nicaraguan police found two  bodies on Friday on a volcanic island and said they were likely  the remains of an American and a Briton who went missing last  month."
Sports,"Stephanie Higgs scores 16 points to lead Georgia Tech to a 55-49 upset of No. 6 Georgia, which shot just 29 percent Friday night in Atlanta and lost for the second time in a week."
World,Ukraine's Supreme Court overturned the results of the country's disputed election and ordered a new runoff by Dec. 26.
World,"German authorities said they disrupted a possible plot to attack Iraq's interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi, during his visit here Friday, arresting three Iraqi men and conducting raids across the country."
Sports,The lawyer for Barry Bonds confirmed Friday that the San Francisco Giants left fielder used a clear substance and a cream given to him by his personal weight trainer 
Sports,Quarterback Chad Pennington is scheduled to return to the New York Jets #39; lineup tomorrow against the Houston Texans at Giants Stadium.
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal didn't dominate and didn't need to Friday night. Reserve Christian Laettner scored 23 points  #151; making 10 of 13 shots  #151; Eddie Jones added 21 and O'Neal 18 as the Miami Heat moved the ball around the floor, shot 50.6 percent and beat the Chicago Bulls 105 81."
Sports," Baseball owners took another step toward moving the Montreal Expos to Washington next year, giving conditional approval Friday but hinging their decision on the September agreement that did not cap the cost of a new ballpark."
Sports, Larry Eustachy returned to Iowa with a new look and a new attitude. He also picked up a technical foul. Some things never change.
Sci/Tech,"I.B.M. is in discussions to sell its PC business to Lenovo, the largest maker of PC's in China - a burgeoning market that Hewlett-Packard and Dell covet."
Business,"The sound of bell ringers has always been heard at Target stores, but this year the bells have been silenced, and that silence is having tremendous effects."
Business,"USA Today is read by people who think they ought to run the country but dont really understand the Washington Post. They do, however, like their smog statistics shown in pie charts."
Sports," Ben Wallace's return from a six game suspension couldn't help the Detroit Pistons overcome San Antonio, with Tony Parker scoring 20 points and Brent Barry hitting two critical free throws in the final seconds as the Spurs held on for a rugged 80 77 victory Friday night."
Sports,"Rafael Nadal upset Andy Roddick 6-7 (8-6), 6-2, 7-6 (8-6), 6-2 to give Spain a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Davis Cup final in Seville, Spain, on Friday."
Sports,"Gary Payton saved his biggest contribution for last, going scoreless for the first time in Boston but stealing the ball in the final seconds to help the Celtics hold off the Toronto Raptors 91-89 Friday night."
World,"NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed his opposition to veto powers for India or any other country seeking to become member of a revamped UN Security Council."
Sports,England made their first-ever appearance in the IRB Emirates International Dubai Sevens a winning one by posting a 26-21 win over a Fijian side twice reduced to six men on the field.
Sports," Colorado Rockies pitcher Denny Neagle was arrested early Friday for allegedly paying a woman  $40 for oral sex, the Rocky Mountain News reported."
World,"United Nations officials fear that Secretary General Kofi Annan may have lost the confidence of the organization #39;s most powerful constituent, the United States."
World,"JERUSALEM (AFP)- Israel #39;s prime minister stepped up efforts yesterday to overcome resistance within his right-wing Likud party to include Labour in an enlarged government coalition, ahead of a decisive party meeting next week."
Sci/Tech,"An extremely rare Hawaiian bird has died in captivity, possibly marking the extinction of its species only 31 years after it was first discovered."
Sports, The Colorado Rockies named Mike Gallego their third base coach and Jeff Bridich as manager of minor league operations on Friday.
Sports," Pierre Pierce scored 19 points and No. 23 Iowa continued to dominate in its own tournament, rolling to an 88 53 victory over winless Centenary on Friday night in the first round of the Hawkeye Challenge."
Business,The Supreme Court yesterday agreed to consider whether the federal government should require cable television operators to open their cable lines to Internet service providers offering competing services.
Business,The Census Bureau has confirmed what any driver on the Parkway East already knows: There are a lot of sport utility vehicles out there.
Sci/Tech,"After days of negative publicity and criticism, Lycos Europe #39;s  quot;Make love not spam quot; screensaver application is no longer available."
Sports,"With drums pounding and a brass band playing, Andy Roddick and his US teammates were reduced to silence yesterday in the Davis Cup final."
Sports," quot;The system has forsaken us, quot; moans local contractor  quot;Tiny Tim quot; Thompson, standing in the parking lot of a strip mall less than a mile from Auburn University."
World,"German authorities claimed to have foiled a plot to attack Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, as German police arrested three Iraqis in a series of raids across three cities."
World,NEW DELHI (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin has been given a thumbs-down from India #39;s media after failing to back veto rights for any new permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
World,"President Bush will keep Donald H. Rumsfeld as defense secretary, administration aides said Friday, hours after Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson resigned with a dire warning about the nation's vulnerability."
Business,Some California officials are proposing that the state get out of the pension business and give state and municipal workers a 401(k) plan instead.
Business,"Despite a barrage of complaints, the Transportation Security Administration will continue to require physical pat-downs for some passengers at security checkpoints."
Business,"From department store to discounter, retailers are using innovative technology and clever packaging to make shoppers feel good about giving the gift of plastic."
Business," Fox Broadcasting Co. is appealing a record-setting \$1.18 million fine for airing racy fare on a show called ""Married by America,"" saying the government's indecency rules for broadcast television are unconstitutional because they don't apply to cable and satellite television."
Business," Boeing Co. changed management of its commercial aircraft division yesterday, replacing the head of the sales team after losing several competitions to its European rival Airbus SAS."
Business,Riggs has replaced Joseph M. Cahill as part the ongoing fallout from a recent internal investigation into failures to abide by federal laws designed to prevent money laundering.
Business,"Federal prosecutors Friday urged a judge in Houston to keep the fraud trial of three former Enron Corp. executives in the energy trader's hometown, saying that a fair trial is possible."
Sports, Tony Parker scored 20 points and Brent Barry made two free throws in the final seconds to give the San Antonio Spurs an 80 77 win over the Detroit Pistons Friday.
Sports,Rafael Nadal upset world number two Andy Roddick in four sets to give Spain a commanding two-nil lead over the United States in the Davis Cup final on Friday.
Sports,An overwhelming majority of NHL players who expressed their opinion in a poll said they would not support a salary cap even if it meant saving a season that was supposed to have started Oct. 13.
Sports,One of the longest-running curiosities in sports is why fans in Atlanta don #39;t come out to professional sports events. And many fans who showed up at Philips Arena last night 
World,"John C. Danforth, the US ambassador to the United Nations, said Friday that he withdrew his name from contention for any senior post in President Bush #39;s second term "
World, President Vladimir Putin earned a thumbs down from India's media after failing to back veto rights for any new permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
Sports,Barry Bonds is being linked more than ever to what could be baseball's biggest scandal since the Chicago White Sox threw the 1919 World Series.
World,Comedy Meet The Fockers remains top of the North American box office chart after taking another 23.7m.
Sci/Tech,Web developer David Poteet of New City Media reports on the User Interface 9 Conference.
Sports,Those in charge of baseball's statistics say Barry Bonds's records will remain intact for now.
Business,"IBM, which pioneered the personal computer business in the 1980s, is said to be negotiating the sale of its PC unit in a move that could reshape the industry."
Business,"SINGAPORE : China Aviation Oil has confirmed it is being probed by the Commercial Affairs Department for problems at the company. On Friday, the white-collar crime buster "
Sports,Arsene Wenger says Arsenal #39;s loss of form adds up to a crisis at Highbury but believes the feeling inside the club remains optimistic.
Sports,"Ballys Atlantic City, in association with Main Events, will present a sensational fight card highlighted by featherweights Rocky Juarez vs."
World,"The UN highlights the plight of children orphaned by the tsunami disaster, some of whose lives are at risk."
World,"In a manner that recalls haggling in a Persian bazaar, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Islamic Republic of Iran are engaged in a tussle about the meaning of their recently concluded bargain over Tehrans nuclear program."
World,China has warned that continuing the European Union (EU) arms embargo on Beijing will negatively affect the relationship between them.
Sci/Tech,"The software giant, Microsoft, has filed lawsuits against seven companies for violating the CAN-SPAM  quot;Brown Paper Wrapper quot; rule."
Sports,"Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted the Gunners are in the middle of a  quot;crisis quot;, but backed his players to battle out of their mediocre form."
Business," The Supreme Court, accepting appeals from the cable television industry and the administration of President George W. Bush, has agreed to decide whether cable operators must open their high speed data networks to Earthlink Inc."
Sci/Tech,"plummeted, ushering in a deep freeze that lasted a century or more, researchers have proposed. earth and environmental sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago, says he has evidence that this happened."
Sci/Tech," Ashlee Simpson is getting behind the mic again  #151; only this time, she's promising it will be live. Simpson, whose lip synch gone awry on NBC's ""Saturday Night Live"" in October made her an instant punch line, will headline a concert for AOL Monday in Los Angeles, AOL told The Associated Press Friday."
Sports,"Eric Green had a chance to be a member of the Miami Hurricanes. Now, he wants to beat them. Green and Virginia Tech will come into the Orange Bowl today with a chance to claim the Atlantic Coast Conference championship all to themselves."
Sports,"  With big, bad Ben Wallace back in the lineup, the Detroit Pistons almost rallied from a big deficit for a big win. A bigger night from their big man might #39;ve helped."
World,"Under pressure from Washington, Tehran acquiesced November 28 to demands by the French, German, and British governments that it halt all activities related to the enrichment of uranium."
World, Recovery operations at a landslide in southwest China which left at least 23 dead and scores missing have resumed as nearby coal mines were shut for investigations into their possible role in the disaster.
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , hurt by sluggish sales over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, on Friday launched a rare advertising blitz in newspapers across the United States touting price cuts."
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court Friday agreed to consider whether the federal government should require cable television operators to open their cable lines to Internet service providers offering competing services. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp. has steadily lost its hold on the PC market, buffeted by made-to-order rivals such as Dell Inc. and low-cost competition from overseas. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Intelsat Ltd. has regained communications with a satellite that it lost track of last weekend, but engineers do not know if they will be able to fully restore service. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,"The EU trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, has asked US officials for their stance on threatened World Trade Organization action over aid to Airbus."
Business,"John Gibson said Friday that he decided to resign as chief executive officer of Halliburton Energy Services when it became apparent he couldn #39;t become the CEO of the entire corporation, after getting a taste of the No."
Business,"  November US auto sales for domestic manufacturers disappointed industry watchers on Thursday, raising concerns about tepid results in the typically strong final month of the year."
Sports," In what had to be a sobering reality check for Notre Dame fans everywhere, Utah #39;s Urban Meyer has turned down his self professed  quot;dream job quot; and agreed to become the next football coach at the University of Florida."
Sports,"Former Australian amateur James Nitties birdied the 18th hole Saturday while Bob Estes bogeyed the last, allowing Nitties to overtake the American and maintain his one-shot lead at the Australian PGA championship."
Sports,"This is a math problem that voters or hard drives can #39;t solve. It sounds so simple, but in the 2004 college football season, three into two won #39;t go."
Sports,Free agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and left town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million.
Sports,"Yes, he was back. He showed some familiar signs of his brilliant self, there were rave reviews, and the Nets suddenly looked as though they #39;re ready to become an NBA team again."
World," Two men charged with murder and conspiracy in the Air India bombings, the world's most lethal terror strike prior to September 11, 2001, will wait until March to hear a verdict, a judge said."
World,"In the deadliest insurgent violence in weeks, rebels in Baghdad struck a police station and a mosque Friday in brazen dawn attacks, killing at least 30 people and wounding nearly an equal number."
World,"One of the world #39;s most notorious drug traffickers, Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, is on his way to the United States after being extradited from Colombia."
World,"A Muslim rebel attack on an Indian Kashmir police camp left five police and one rebel dead in the region #39;s biggest raid since Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz visited India last month, police said on Saturday."
Business,It looks like the US has upheld its penalty tariffs on importing shrimp from Vietnam and China--to the relief of American shrimp producers and the detriment of consumers.
Sports,American skiier Bode Miller made it four World Cup wins in five races when he stormed to victory in the men #39;s downhill at Beaver Greek in Colorado.
Sports,A double-bogey six on the treacherous 17th hole at the Gary Player Country Club cost Lee Westwood the outright lead after the second round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge yesterday.
Sports,The NHL and the NHLPA have planned a meeting for December 9th in Toronto to discuss the NHLPAs new proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Sports,"If the 30-yard frozen rope Chad Pennington threw to Santana Moss for a touchdown - into the wind -esterday in practice is any indication, the quarterback should be "
Sports,Princeton was in unfamiliar territory as the first Ivy League team to reach the Final Four of the NCAA women #39;s soccer tournament.
World,it hit Taiwan on Saturday. Hundreds of people fled their homes and two people were reported missing after torrential. Nanmadol killed at least 35 people in the Philippines and 
World,President George W Bush yesterday declined to endorse a Republican senator #39;s call for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to resign but did not offer Annan any words of support.
Business,"The nation's labor markets sputtered again last month as job growth, which surged in October, reverted to the lackluster pace that has marked the recovery for much of the year."
Business,"Cancer drug distributors are trying to charge storage and handling fees to the makers of the drugs, a move some consumer groups worry could undermine parts of the Medicare prescription benefit law meant to curb pricing abuses."
Business,"The Boston investment firm State Street Research  amp; Management Co. plans to let go 116 employees, or 28 percent of its total staff, according to a filing with city and state officials, a result of its pending acquisition by BlackRock Inc."
Business,"THE REGION Putnam Investments said Deborah F. Kuenstner, managing director and chief investment officer of the mutual fund firm's Large-Cap Value investment team and International Value team, will leave the company at year-end. Kuenstner has also been an executive board member and management team leader for the \$1 billion Putnam Classic Equity fund. Josh Brooks, chief investment officer of the ..."
Business,"Crude oil futures sank for a fourth straight day yesterday, settling beneath \$43 a barrel for the first time in nearly three months and capping a 14 percent decline for the week."
Business,Dieters hoping for a slew of new products with the sugar substitute Splenda may be disappointed next year.
Business,  The Supreme Court agreed yesterday to consider whether cable companies must open their high speed lines to rival Internet providers.
Business,"FREEPORT, Maine -- L.L. Bean projects that its online sales will overtake its catalog business within two years, but don't expect any trees to be spared in the process."
Business,"IBM chief executive Samuel J. Palmisano has never been your typical suit. During his 31-year career at Big Blue, he has taken bold actions and broken with IBM (IBM ) tradition when it made strategic sense."
Business,"NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Stocks gained slightly Friday and the major indicators ended higher for the second straight week. Crude oil futures continued their decline, falling below \$43 per barrel for the first time in 2 1/2 months."
Business,OUTGOING Telstra chief executive officer Dr Ziggy Switkowski revealed yesterday he was pushed from the top job at Australias largest company after a split with some board members.
Business,"Boeing announced a shake-up in its executive ranks yesterday, ousting its chief airplane salesman at a time when rival Airbus is beating it in airplane orders for the fourth consecutive year."
Business,US Airways #39; 800 reservations agents at Parkway Center will have the option of transferring to North Carolina or receiving cash buyouts plus one year #39;s 
Sci/Tech,Colour television (CTV) makers expect Indian consumers to switch over to top-end plasma projection and liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions at a rapid rate.
Sports,"MARION JONES injected herself with performance-enhancing drugs while the man at the centre of huge doping scandal watched, he claimed in an explosive TV interview last night."
Sports,LEE Westwood #39;s hopes of a halfway lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa were sunk by a watery double bogey at the 17th yesterday.
Sports,"In the realistic portion of their brains, the Indiana Pacers know they aren #39;t supposed to be all that good right now. But they also know they aren #39;t supposed to be this bad."
Sports,Ben Wallace #39;s return to the Detroit Pistons #39; lineup was far less eventful than his last appearance for the defending NBA champions.
Sports,Quarterback Trent Green took most of the snaps in yesterday #39;s Kansas City practice and is likely to start for the Chiefs tomorrow at Oakland.
Sports,"Lindsey Kildow of Vail, Colo., won her first World Cup skiing event yesterday, taking the season #39;s first downhill in 1 minute, 23.44 seconds."
Sports,"The Montreal Expos appear to be near the end of a long road, mere inches from finally becoming the Washington Nationals. And Mayor Anthony Williams believes the District of Columbia is making similar progress "
World,"Insurgents in Baghdad struck a police station and a mosque at dawn Friday, killing at least 30 people and wounding nearly as many."
World,"The Philippines put the toll at more than 1,000 dead or missing in four storms in two weeks but, even with a break in the weather on Saturday "
World,The Department of Transport says it will investigate claims of a security breach at Heathrow airport after an undercover journalist reportedly entered restricted areas and walked unchecked and unnoticed around passenger aircraft due to take off.
Business,"Once every week or two, Brian Spangler pumps \$30 of gasoline into his 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Spangler said neither the cost nor the driving bothers him."
Sports,"Kevin Garnett compiled 23 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a tough defense to snap the Phoenix Suns #39; nine-game winning streak 97-93 on Friday night."
Sports,The Yankees have spent the last two years trying to find a left-handed reliever to take the place of Mike Stanton. Now they have one: Mike Stanton.
World," A suspected suicide car bomb detonated near a police station beside the protected Green Zone in Baghdad on Saturday, the latest strike in a guerrilla campaign to undermine Iraq's inexperienced security forces."
Sports, Ben Wallace's return to the Detroit Pistons' lineup was far less eventful than his last appearance for the defending NBA champions.
Sports," With drums pounding and a brass band playing, Andy Roddick and his U.S. teammates were reduced to silence Friday in the Davis Cup final."
Sci/Tech, The Supreme Court yesterday agreed to consider whether the federal government should require cable television operators to open their cable lines to Internet service providers offering competing services.
World," Russia's President Vladimir Putin is heading to the high tech city of Bangalore, on the second day of his trip to India, after ruffling feathers by rebuffing New Delhi's hopes of a veto on an enlarged UN Security Council."
Sci/Tech," Among corporate technology managers, it's one of the oldest adages: ""Nobody ever got fired for buying IBM."""
Sci/Tech," Kerio Technologies, a vendor that specializes in perimeter and messaging security, has rolled out a new channel program and a new software based firewall."
World, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's government has issued a fresh warning to Filipino job seekers trying to fly to Iraq despite a government ban.
Sports,"Two Red Sox diehards, comedians Lenny Clarke and Denis Leary, stood in the shadow of the Green Monster Thursday night and reveled in the team's championship."
World," The Philippines put the toll  at more than 1,000 dead or missing in four storms in two weeks  but, even with a break in the weather on Saturday, relief  supplies were running short and fears of disease were  spreading."
World, A leading rights group urged Afghan  President Hamid Karzai on Saturday to sideline warlords  implicated in rights abuses and strengthen the rule of law when  he announces a new cabinet after being sworn in next week.
Sports,New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington will start tomorrow against the Houston Texans after sitting out the last three games with a strained right rotator cuff.
Sports,"Before last night's game, Doc Rivers spoke of his team's tough win 48 hours earlier against the Milwaukee Bucks. What made it special, he suggested, was that the Celtics had managed a victory despite not playing very well."
Sports,An arbitrator's decision yesterday has taken the recent NBA suspensions to a different venue -- the courtroom. Arbitrator Roger Kaplan ruled he does have the authority to decide if appeals on behalf of the four suspended Indiana Pacers can be heard by someone other than NBA commissioner David Stern .
Sports,"  Indiana vs. UConn at Hartford Civic Center, noon; Pioneer Valley Classic at Westfield, 1 and 3 p.m.; BU at UNH, 2 p.m.; Harvard at Maine, 2 p.m.; Babson at Salem St., 2 p.m.; Wheaton at Endicott, 2 p.m.; Tufts at Clark, 2 p.m.; Maine Presque Isle Tournament at Presque Isle, Maine: Boston Baptist vs. Bowdoin, 2 p.m.; ..."
Sports,"Lindsey Kildow of the United States won her first World Cup race yesterday, capturing the season's first downhill in 1 minute 23.44 seconds. The 20-year-old Kildow battled wind and swirling snow on a shortened men's Olympic downhill course."
Sports,The University of New Hampshire football team will be without its most dynamic playmaker in today's NCAA Division 1-AA quarterfinal matchup against Montana.
Sports,"Auburn has put together one of the greatest years in school history, claiming a spot in today's Southeastern Conference title game against No. 15 Tennessee."
Sports,"It's the Bryans or bust! That's the desperate predicament today for some American tourists -- a.k.a. the US Davis Cup team -- who find themselves in a lion's den called Estadio Olimpico. Surrounded by 27,200 high-decibel growlers, Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish felt the teeth of those homebodies in the seats, plus Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya ..."
Sports,"Yesterday was former Austrian downhill champion Franz Klammer's 51st birthday, and he celebrated with a prerace champagne toast with coaches and well-wishers alongside the Birds of Prey downhill course."
Sports,"The New York Yankees began reshaping their roster yesterday, sending outfielder Kenny Lofton and more than \$1.5 million to the Philadelphia Phillies for setup man Felix Rodriguez and also reacquiring Mike Stanton from the Mets."
Sports,"Talk about home cookin'. Hosting its annual men's basketball Invitational Tournament this weekend, Williams College rolled to a record-tying victory last night."
World,"KILLEEN, Texas -- Hollie Keahtigh had hoped until Thursday that her husband, an Army captain in Fort Hood's First Cavalry Division, would be home from Iraq to spend Christmas with her, their 5-year-old son, and 2-year-old daughter."
World,"  Nearly simultaneous attacks against two police stations and a Shi'ite Muslim mosque killed at least 29 Iraqis here yesterday, ending the relative lull in violence in the capital that had followed US led offensives against insurgents in Fallujah and northern Babil Province."
World,  Ukraine's highest court declared the results of the disputed presidential election invalid yesterday and ordered a new runoff between the two main candidates on Dec. 26.
World,"PRISTINA, Serbia-Montenegro -- Kosovo lawmakers yesterday elected a former rebel commander to be the prime minister even though he was recently questioned by UN war crimes investigators."
World,"  Syria wants to renew peace talks with Israel without preconditions and no longer insists that talks should resume exactly where they left off in 2000, its ambassador to London said yesterday."
World,  An Army appeals court stopped a key hearing yesterday for three soldiers charged with killing an Iraqi general during an interrogation and ordered the military to explain why the proceedings have been closed to the public.
World,"  Five small explosive devices detonated yesterday at Madrid gas stations along busy highways after a telephone warning from the armed Basque separatist group ETA, officials said."
World,"  The UN Correspondents Association chose the Wall Street Journal, independent filmmaker Theodore Folke, and the British Broadcasting Corporation for its top journalism prizes yesterday."
World,"Jonny Hurst, Britain's soccer chant laureate, does not have as high a profile as the nation's poet laureate, but their responsibilities are vaguely similar."
Sci/Tech,"My wife's friend  Lisa (not her real name) just had her eBay account suspended for selling unopened Juice Plus vitamins on eBay. You know, like Flintstone's chewables, but more expensive and poorer tasting (snake oil). We're not talking about a prescription product of any kind. Vitamins and herbal supplements are considered food products in the USA.  eBay, under their VeRO program, allowed Juice Plus to kill her auctions under the pretence of protecting their intellectual property rights and a few days later eBay suspended her account entirely."
Sports,ANDY RODDICK suffered a surprise defeat as Spain raced to a commanding 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup Final. Rafael Nadal beat the American big gun 6-7 6-2 7-6 6-2 to add to Spanish No.1 Carlos Moya #39;s defeat of Mardy Fish 6-4 6-2 6-3 in Seville yesterday.
Sports,"When it came down to making a decision between the Notre Dame job he had often dreamed about and what could become his dream job in Gainesville, University of Utah football "
Sports,CELTIC manager Martin O #39;Neill last night insisted that club commitments could prevent Tommy Burns staying onas Scotland #39;s No.2.
Sports,"European Tour Members Peter OMalley, Peter Senior and Peter Lonard remain in contention to tale the Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship as they trail fellow Australian James Nitties going into the final round at the Hyatt Collum on the "
World,"SRINAGAR: The two militants, who had stormed a security camp killing five CRPF personnel, were shot dead on Saturday by security forces, ending a 30-hour long gunbattle at Sopore, 55 km from Srinagar, in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir."
Sports,"Victor Conte Jr. #39;s claims to have seen Marion Jones inject steroids could tarnish the track star #39;s career. By NED BARNETT, Staff Writer."
World,"A CAR bomb exploded next to an Iraqi police station just outside Baghdad #39;s Green Zone today, killing six Iraqi policemen and wounding another 10 in the second attack in two days targeting local security forces in the capital, an Iraqi security official "
World,"Helicopters delivered food to survivors and picked up the sick and injured on Friday as flash floods began to recede. More than 650 people were killed and nearly 400 are missing in the disaster, which was triggered by back-to-back storms."
Sci/Tech,"After registering music and copyright information in Snocap #39;s database, labels and artists can manage online distribution through Snocap #39;s copyright management system, which lets them set rules for each track on a global basis."
Sci/Tech,"Sage grouse should not be listed as an endangered species, said a US Fish and Wildlife Service panel of biologists Friday. The panel of regional managers and senior scientists made their recommendation to "
Sports,"No one knows where Jason Giambi goes from here, now that he has come clean about the dirty business of steroids and performance-enhancing drugs."
Sports,That is just two points shy of United #39;s total at the same stage of the 1998/99 treble season and a point ahead of their tally when they won the title in 2002/03.
Sports,"Two weeks after the fact, lawyers for the NBA and the players #39; union had their own little brawl. Attorneys for the two sides fought before an arbitrator and in federal "
Sports,The Nets have waited more than two months for Jason Kidd to practice. So it shouldn #39;t be a problem for them to wait another two days before he suits up.
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lent its full support to United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan and wishes to see him complete his remaining tenure in office."
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Friday ended a two-day meeting on reviving Khokhrapar-Monabao rail link and agreed to take necessary steps for an early resumption of the train service.
Business,"IBM, seeking to exit an industry it helped pioneer two decades ago, hired Merrill Lynch to find a buyer for its personal-computer unit."
Business,"The main supplier of jet fuel to China is continuing to do business despite a criminal investigation of its 442.6m losses on derivative trading, the company said."
Sports,New Williams-BMW lead driver Mark Webber of Australia isn #39;t excited about the prospect of reuniting with former Jaguar team-mate Antonio Pizzonia of Brazil in Formula 1. Webber was hoping to be Williams #39; second 
Sports,"nly a few days ago, it looked like a done deal. Urban Meyer, a devout Irish-Catholic who always considered Notre Dame his dream job, seemed a lock to end up in South Bend, Ind."
World,"IRAQ:The photos found on a Web site show Navy SEALs sitting on prisoners, some with blood dripping from their heads. BY SETH HETTENA."
World,"Israeli forces detained a senior leader of Hamas #39;s military wing in the West Bank today during a night-time raid on his hideout, witnesses said."
World," Twin car bombs detonated outside a  police station near the protected Green Zone in Baghdad on  Saturday, killing at least three people in the latest guerrilla  strike against Iraq's shaky security forces."
Sci/Tech,"The holidays are coming. Now, more than ever, the desire is to be close to friends and family. While not everyone can catch a plane or train to be with the ones they love, today #39;s communications technologies "
Sci/Tech,"Three top Hollywood studios are throwing their considerable weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of DVDs, citing in part the need to stem piracy."
Sports,"Mark Webber has re-ignited the war of words with former Jaguar teammate Antonio Pizzonia, accusing the Brazilian of lying about quality of their cars."
Sports,"With widespread reports asserting that Utah coach Urban Meyer has accepted an offer to become the next football coach at the University of Florida, the most serious potential suitor for University "
Sports,The NBA filed a federal suit Friday in an effort to block an arbitrator from hearing an appeal of the suspensions handed out to four members of the Indiana Pacers for fighting with fans 
World,"Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, once one of the world #39;s most powerful criminals, has been extradited to the US to face drug smuggling and money-laundering charges."
Sci/Tech,"A majority of Western governors gathered in San Diego yesterday said they favor significant revisions in the federal Endangered Species Act, one of the nation #39;s landmark environmental laws."
Sci/Tech,"ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT), a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions, today announced that PCI Express (PCIe)-enabled graphics "
Sci/Tech,"The official story:  quot;No, this isnt true. Just a wild rumor. quot;--Eidos staffer. Bono was unavailable for comment. What we heard: Though at first it was laughed off as one of the loopiest rumors to hit the "
Sports,"San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds, third on Major League Baseball #39;s career home run list, testified to a grand jury that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by a trainer who was indicted in a steroid-distribution ring, but Bonds "
Business," Iran on Saturday reiterated its call for  OPEC to pull supply back down to official quota levels and  mapped out a way to fund a long promised production hike, a  newspaper reported."
World,FIVE explosions rocked Madrid last night after Basque terror group Eta threatened bombings in the Spanish capital. A petrol filling station was one of the targets but initial reports said the explosions were by  #39;low potency #39; bombs.
Business,"LONDON: The dollar headed for its first weekly gain in more than two months against the yen after Japanese officials suggested they may stem the currency #39;s slide and on expectations that US firms employed 200,000 workers last month."
Sports,"ARSNE WENGER admitted yesterday that Arsenals run of disappointing results amounts to a crisis, although he played down the extent of the dilemma as much as he could."
World,German police Friday arrested three Iraqis suspected of hastily putting together a failed plot to assassinate interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi during his visit for talks with Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
Business,"San Francisco, December 4: IBM is reportedly in talks to sell its personal computer business in a deal that could be worth up to \$2 billion and would cap a gradual withdrawal from the business it helped to pioneer in 1981."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK Just four days after it began, a spam-fighting campaign by Web portal Lycos Europe has been ended on the grounds the cure might be worse than the disease."
Sports,"Some people cannot fathom the indifference. The revelations about Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds brought a rousing  quot;so what? quot; from the general public, causing waves of journalistic outrage around the country."
Sports,"Arsenal #39;s injury concerns could see Emmanuel Petit return to the club on a short-term deal, manager Arsene Wenger revealed. The 34-year-old free agent won the double with Arsenal in 1998 before moving on to Barcelona and more recently Chelsea."
Sports,"Colorado Rockies pitcher Denny Neagle was cited Friday for solicitation after a woman in his car said he paid her \$40 for oral sex, police said."
World," Fifteen people were killed when a fire broke out in a furniture factory warehouse in the Moscow region, the Interfax news agency reported Saturday."
World, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is expected to purge more officials from his ruling ZANU PF movement on Saturday as the party gears itself for parliamentary elections next March amid wrangles over the succession question.
World, Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich  said on Saturday he would run against opposition liberal Viktor  Yushchenko again in a rerun of their contested presidential  election and he defiantly vowed he would win.
World,The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is proposing a tax increase to raise \$900 million a year to help pay for a five-year rebuilding program.
Sports,  The NHL Players #39; Association is working on a proposal that will see players give up serious concessions in a bid to salvage the season.
Sports,"Colorado Rockies pitcher Denny Neagle was charged Friday with soliciting a prostitute after a woman in his car said he paid her \$40 for oral sex, police said."
World,"On Thursday, Sen. John Ensign of Nevada joined Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota in calling for the immediate resignation of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan."
Sci/Tech,Description: Scientists exploring Mars via the rover  #39;Opportunity #39; published 11 papers detailing the progress of the research being done in an area called Meridiani Planum.
Sports,The player swinging for the most storied record in baseball is being linked more than ever to what could be the sport #39;s biggest scandal since the Chicago White Sox threw the 1919 World Series.
Sports,"By the numbers. By Elia Powers. With recent reports stemming from grand jury testimony that link major league baseball sluggers Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds to past steroid use, discussion of the sports tainted image resurfaced this week."
Sports,The search for a new Notre Dame football coach has apparently taken an abrupt and unexpected turn Friday when several media outlets reported that Utah coach Urban Meyer accepted the coaching job at Florida.
Sports,Being in the right spot earned the Notre Dame womens soccer team a spot in the NCAA championship game. Candace Chapman scored with about 18 minutes left Friday to lift the 
World," At least 23 people were killed in a landslide which hit a mountain village in southwestern China, where the search for missing people has been halted by fears of further slides, state media reported on Saturday."
World," Thieves, rapists, kidnappers and hoaxers are preying on tsunami survivors and families of victims in Asian refugee camps and hospitals and in the home countries of European tourists hit by the wave."
World,At least three people have been killed and more than 40 wounded after twin suicide car bombs blew up outside a police station near Baghdad #39;s Green Zone.
Sports,"DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. -- Caryn Wilson of Rancho Mirage shot a 4-over par 76 on Friday and is tied for 51st place after three rounds of the LPGA Tour Qualifying School."
Sports,"University of Florida fans not only enjoyed the school #39;s hiring of Utah #39;s Urban Meyer as coach, but some took a bit of delight in beating Notre Dame for his services."
Sports,AMIR KHAN shrugged off a hectic build-up to make a stunning return to the ring in Liverpool last night. The 17-year-olds life has been one non-stop whirl since he returned from Athens three months ago with an Olympic silver medal.
Sports,"In a week that featured the breakdown of trade talks involving Randy Johnson and Jason Giambi #39;s steroid admission, trades for Felix Rodriguez and Mike Stanton sure seem trivial."
Sports, quot;The purpose of the BCS is to match the nation #39;s top two college football teams in an end-of-season bowl game for the National Championship.
World,"Colombia has extradited to the United States the most notorious drug cartel kingpin in its custody, El Tiempo newspaper reported Saturday."
World,"CORONADO, Calif. -- The US military said it has begun a criminal investigation into photos that appear to show Navy SEALs in Iraq sitting on hooded and handcuffed prisoners and photos of what appear to be bloodied prisoners, one with a gun to his head."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s been a few decades since anyone recorded my mile splits as I bounded over hill and dale, immersed in running #39;s intoxicating rhythm."
World," Russia said on Saturday it would welcome more offers for the assets of oil major YUKOS as the only declared bidder, Gazprom, inked a cooperation deal with India's state run ONGC oil firm."
Sci/Tech,"Apple, which opened the virtual doors on the Canadian store late on Wednesday, is selling songs for 99 Canadian cents, which translates to about 83 US cents, 16 per cent less than those in the United States pay for their iTunes."
World,"A suicide bomber detonated a car bomb Saturday at the entrance to Baghdad #39;s heavily fortified Green Zone, killing at least 15 and wounding 30 others."
World,A police station on the outskirts of Baghdad #39;s Green Zone has been attacked by a suspected suicide bomber driving a truckload of explosives.
World," Twin suicide car bombs blew up outside  a police station near Baghdad's Green Zone on Saturday, killing  seven people and wounding 57 in the latest deadly strike  against Iraq's shaky security forces."
World," The Commonwealth and European Union have  asked Mozambique for access to centers where votes from this  week's election are being verified, after complaints by  monitors raised questions over the credibility of the ballot."
Business,"Sure, next year #39;s season likely will have more storms in the Atlantic region than an average year, Colorado State University forecaster William Gray said."
Sci/Tech,NAPSTER creator SHAWN FANNING has revealed his plans for a new licensed file-sharing service with an almost unlimited selection of tracks.
Sci/Tech,"A decision announced Friday to not list the greater sage grouse as an endangered or threatened species still leaves open the possibility the approximately 1,000 birds remaining in Washington could be listed."
Sci/Tech,"We get much deeper into Nintendo #39;s cool touch-screen continuation of its whacked-out series. December 03, 2004 - If you haven #39;t already noticed by now, the Nintendo DS has finally had its launch in the Japanese "
Sci/Tech,ATI Technologies Inc. has announced that PCI Express (PCIe)-enabled graphics cards are set to account for 25 of the global graphics card market by year-end.
Sports,Lee Westwood recovered from a nightmare start to his third round and reached the turn just one shot off the lead in the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Sports,"COOLUM, Australia -- Former Australian amateur star James Nitties took the third-round lead in the Australian PGA on Saturday, closing with a birdie for a one-stroke advantage over American Bob Estes."
World,"The chief prosecutor at the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague, Carla Del Ponte, has told the BBC that  quot;all possible measures quot; should be taken against Serbia over Belgrade #39;s reluctance to arrest those indicted for crimes in the former Yugoslavia."
Sports," U.S. anti doping officials plan to  question Victor Conte after the BALCO head claimed he saw  sprinter Marion Jones taking banned drugs, world athletics body  the IAAF said Saturday."
Business," Visionary Vehicles LLC, started by the  man who brought the Yugo to America in the 1980s, has agreed to  sell imported vehicles from China at bargain basement prices in  the United States, the company said on Monday."
Sports,  An attorney for Barry Bonds said he won #39;t acknowledge that Bonds used steroids and neither will Bonds. The San Francisco Giants star testified a year ago before a grand jury that has indicted 
World,"Bogota - Former drug kingpin Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, head of the powerful Cali drug cartel, was en route to the United States early on Saturday after being handed over to American anti-narcotics officials the night before, a Colombian official said."
World,"Iran #39;s intelligence ministry has announced the arrest of a  quot;spy quot; accused of setting up a fake nuclear company as part of a bizarre international plot to damage the Islamic republic #39;s reputation, press reports said Thursday."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in December sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year."
Business," Stocks may come under pressure next week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in the dollar will also be closely watched."
Business," Oil is still king on Wall Street    and if you don't believe it, just take a look at this year's stock market charts."
Sci/Tech,"You change the oil in your car every 5,000 miles or so. You clean your house every week or two. Your PC needs regular maintenance as well -- especially if you #39;re using "
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 1  percent to 3 percent increase in December sales at its U.S.  stores open at least a year."
Business," Stocks may come under pressure next  week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax  season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in  the dollar will also be closely watched."
Business," Oil is still king on Wall Street     and if you don't believe it, just take a look at this year's  stock market charts."
Business," Corporate America is gun shy about  making significant spending increases in 2005, as high fuel  costs, geopolitical concerns and memories of recent  overspending loom over budget plans for next year."
Business," Car buyers, tired of designs that roll  off the assembly line, are shifting gears to decades past."
Sports,"Spanish captain Jordi Arrese named Juan Carlos Ferrero Saturday to play doubles with Tommy Robredo, replacing 18-year-old Rafael Nadal."
Sports,"England won their first ever Dubai Sevens title last night, beating Fiji 26-21 in a nail-biter of a final. The visitors went behind early on at the Exiles Club with Kameli Ratuvou going over, but Mike Friday #39;s "
Sports,Duncan Fletcher admitted that the controversy surrounding Englands tour to Zimbabwe had affected their performance in their opening win Sunday.
Business,Grotech Capital Group Inc.  is getting back into the fish business.
World,"Serbia yesterday signalled the start of greater co-operation with the international war crimes tribunal in The Hague, surrendering a former Bosnian Serb general whose troops held Sarajevo under siege during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war."
World,Five CRPF personnel were killed in a suicide attack on their camp at Sopore in north Kashmir today. We are going for a final assault to kill the militants inside the camp as all CRPF personnel who were 
World,"The Republican movement is holding up progress in the search for a new peace process deal, Democratic Unionist leader the Reverend Ian Paisley claimed today."
World," South African President Thabo Mbeki started new peace talks with various Ivory Coast groups, as European Union delegates urged all parties to find a peaceful solution to the two year crisis wracking the divided west African nation."
World, HALIFAX (CP)   The image of Vince Coleman frantically pounding on a telegraph key has become the symbol of the Halifax Explosion for a generation of Canadians.
World, The former boss of Colombia's Cali  cocaine cartel was in a U.S. prison cell on Saturday after an  extradition that capped a 14 year investigation into his  multibillion dollar drug business.
Sci/Tech,"Although close on 100,000 people downloaded the free screensaver, it received a great deal of criticism. Many believed it lowered itself to the tactics of the spammers themselves and could have caused more problems than it solved."
Business,"and a half years after Congress passed the most sweeping corporate reforms since the Great Depression, trade groups are maneuvering to revise them, arguing that they are too expensive, too time consuming and too much trouble for small businesses."
Sci/Tech,"One feature in Firefox is tabbed browsing, which allows users to load pages from multiple sites without having to open a new browser window for each one."
World,"FIVE blasts hit separate Madrid petrol stations yesterday, causing no injuries but snarling peak-hour traffic. The incidents followed a phoned warning from a caller claiming to represent the Basque separatist group ETA, police said."
World," Two powerful car bombs exploded simultaneously Saturday near Baghdad #39;s most heavily guarded area, killing at least seven police officers and wounding 59 others."
World,"Northern Irelands MPs and MEPs are to be given the chance to take part in debates in the Irish Republics Parliament if a comprehensive peace process deal is struck in the coming week, it was claimed today."
World,Sudan says it will decide next week whether to charge Islamist leader Hassan Turabi over an alleged coup attempt.
Sports," quot;Now Conte has broken his silence, they will be seeking him for further information. The IAAF will follow the situation, quot; he said."
Sports,Description: NPR #39;s Michele Norris talks with Wall Street Journal sports reporter Stefan Fatsis about the latest news from the college gridiron.
World,"Nearly two decades after Air India Flight 182 exploded over the Atlantic Ocean killing 329 people, the fate of the two Sikh extremists charged with the bombing is finally in hands of a judge."
Sci/Tech,It is a licensed file-sharing service with almost an unlimited selection of tracks that will give record labels a degree of control over file-sharing.
World," The armed Basque separatist group ETA showed it was not a spent force with Friday's coordinated attacks at five Madrid petrol stations, but it also further isolated the guerrillas' closest political allies, Batasuna."
World, Russia said it wants to emulate India's success in information technology as it wooed Indian firms for joint projects and called on both nations to team up to tap global markets.
Sports,"But Ponder, the head football coach at Rider High School in Wichita Falls, Texas, said Nelson, the star wide receiver who committed to the Irish in July, could be re-thinking his commitment in the wake of Tyrone Willingham #39;s firing."
Sports,Motorsport crowned a new king in the V8 Supercars last night when Ford #39;s Marcos Ambrose swept to successive championship titles in the final round of the season at Eastern Creek.
World, A Serb general accused of sniping and shelling against the civilian population of Sarajevo during the 1992 95 Bosnian war arrived in The Hague on Friday to face charges of crimes against humanity.
Sports," French Open champion Anastasia Myskina  has been voted Russia's female player of the year by the panel  of tennis journalists, coaches and officials."
World,Rock singer Bono pledges to spend the rest of his life trying to eradicate extreme poverty around the world.
Sports,FORD driver Marcos Ambrose today sealed back-to-back V8 Supercar championships with victory in the 100km opening race at the series Grand Finale.
Sports,"The owners of Major League Baseball #39;s 30 teams voted almost unanimously today to approve the relocation of the Montreal Expos to Washington, the league reported Dec. 3 on its website."
World,Pakistan and India agreed Friday to resume the second rail link between the two nations. According to a statement jointly issued by technical teams fromboth sides at the conclusion 
Business,"Boeing Co. changed management of its commercial aircraft division yesterday, replacing the head of the sales team after losing several competitions to its European rival Airbus SAS."
Sci/Tech,"Not quite as strong (or as controversial) as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shawn Fanning is back -- in the music downloading game, according to MTV News."
Sports,"Chelsea piled the pressure on to their Premiership title rivals with a 4-0 lunchtime demolition of Newcastle. Hustled out of their stride and on the back foot for much of the first half, Chelsea turned on "
World," President Bush offered no criticism Saturday of Pakistan's role in the still unsuccessful hunt for al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, even though Pakistan's army is pulling back from the region where the terrorist mastermind is believed hiding."
Sci/Tech," You change the oil in your car every 5,000 miles or so. You clean your house every week or two. Your PC needs regular maintenance as well    especially if you're using Windows and you spend a lot of time on the Internet."
Sci/Tech," These days Iranian women are not even allowed to watch men compete on the football field, but 2,000 years ago they could have been carving the boys to pieces on the battlefield."
World,Miss Peru beats off more than 100 beauty contestants to win the Miss World competition in China.
Business,Maj. George Polarek and Maj. Sharon Polarek didn #39;t have much time to settle in. The Polareks are embarking on their first holiday season as the new area coordinator and associate area coordinator of the Salvation Army Buffalo Area Services.
Business," INGRAM MICRO INC. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IM.N</A>:"
Sports,SPRINT queen Marion Jones says she will sue accused steroid peddler Victor Conte over his allegations that she received banned drugs before winning five medals at the Sydney Olympics.
Sports,EIGHT years after his last win. The six-time Major winner fired a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 at the Hong Kong Open to stand in joint-second place after three rounds.
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin today said that he had been completely misinterpreted by the Indian press. Media reports had claimed that he was opposed to India #39;s right to get veto powers in the UN Security Council.
World,ElBaradei was reacting to news reports that he had heeded Iranian demands to drop mentions of IAEA requests to visit the Parchin military site and Irans use of the sensitive material beryllium in a report he had made to the IAEA board in September.
Business," The dollar started 2005 on a strong note  on Monday, gaining more than a cent from last week's record  lows against the euro as investor selling paused on  expectations of a firm batch of U.S. economic data this week."
Sports,"New York, December 3 - Two weeks after the fact, lawyers for the NBA and the players #39; union had their own little brawl. Attorneys for the two sides fought before an arbitrator and in federal court Friday, arguing "
Sports," The Boston Celtics picked up a victory on Friday evening against the Toronto Raptors. Mark Blount scored 22 points, Paul Pierce added 20, as the Celtics edged Toronto for a 91 89 victory at the FleetCenter."
Business, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India's economy would grow by 7.5 percent annually over the next decade and could be one of the world's biggest economies in the next generation.
World, Judges trying Slobodan Milosevic  rejected Tuesday a bid by lawyers appointed to defend the  former Yugoslav president to withdraw from the case.
World,An Egyptian man suspected of playing a key role in the Madrid train bombings has been handed over to Spain.
Business," DaVita Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DVA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DVA.N</A> agreed to buy the  U.S. kidney care clinics of Sweden's Gambro AB <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GAMBb.ST target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GAMBb.ST</A> for   $3.05 billion in a deal that would make it the top dialysis  services company in the United States."
Business,"Wireless carrier Sprint has signed contracts with Lucent, Nortel and Motorola for network upgrades, including the development of high-speed Internet services."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 7 (newratings.com) - New York based Colgate-Palmolive (CL.NYS) announced its plans today to cut its total workforce by 12 and close one third of its factories in an attempt to reduce costs and focus on the high-profit areas, such as "
Business,France #39;s market regulator fined Vivendi Universal SA and its former boss Jean-Marie Messier on Tuesday for deceiving investors with a litany of inaccurate financial communications issued over a two-year period.
Sports, Some black Notre Dame alumni say the recent firing of football coach Tyrone Willingham will hamper the school's efforts to recruit and retain black students and teachers.
Sci/Tech,"Nvidia, a video chip maker, is to provide the graphics engine for Sony #39;s next-generation PlayStation. Nvidia shares rose more than 8 per cent on the news as analysts forecast "
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to ease the transition to higher-capacity disc technology, Toshiba and Memory-Tech have developed a dual-layer disc that supports DVD and HD DVD formats."
Sci/Tech,"An identity-stealing e-mail Trojan horse that disguises itself as the Lycos Europe antispam screensaver is being distributed around the Internet, an antivirus company has warned."
Sci/Tech,"As Fool Seth Jayson noted last week, Nintendo (OTC BB: NTDOY) had sold half a million of its portable Nintendo DS units within a week of their November 21 launch in the United States."
Sci/Tech,"With Apple (Quote, Chart) by its side, Oracle will begin offering a flexible storage strategy catering to customers concerned about cutting the costs associated with saving data."
World,It is reported to be the biggest single amnesty for three years. The official Sana news agency said it was part of an  quot;open and tolerant policy quot;.
Business,Oil prices fell more than a dollar to a three-month low on Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped demand in the heavy energy consuming US northeast.
Business," Sprint will invest more than  $2 billion to upgrade its wireless PCS network, and  $1 billion of that will go to Nortel."
Business,"ID Biomedical (Nasdaq: IDBE) recently showed the importance of being in the right place at the right time, especially in the vaccine business."
Business,"Securities regulators have ordered a division of Citigroup Inc. to pay \$478,000 in a fine and restitution for allegedly recommending high-risk commodity futures funds to people who shouldn "
Business,Telecom Italia is to borrow another 12bn (\$16bn) to fund a cash and shares deal worth more than 20bn for the 44 per cent of its mobile arm that it does not own.
Sci/Tech, Alternative e mail client will compete with Outlook Express and Eudora.
Sci/Tech," Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) is giving its corporate customers a break, announcing price cuts on hardware ranging from enterprise servers and workstations, to desktops and notebooks for large business and institutional customers."
Sci/Tech,"com. Apple Computers stock price continues to set post-Power Macintosh G4 Cube records, most recently last week with a closing price of \$68.44 per share on Monday, November 29."
Sci/Tech,Electronic Arts has revealed that it #39;s working on a new game in the Command  amp; Conquer: Red Alert series in an email sent to fan site operators by VP and executive producer Mark Skaggs.
Sports, Prosecutors here are expected to file charges Wednesday against National Basketball Association players and spectators who took part in a November 19 brawl.
Sports,LONDON The International Olympic Committee has opened an investigation into doping allegations against US athlete Marion Jones. IOC president Jacques Rogge (ROH #39;-guh) set up a disciplinary commission to look 
World, Germany's sweeping welfare reforms went  into effect without a hitch Monday as labor offices cut  payments for a million jobless and qualifying tests got  tougher.
Sports,Jose Mourinho #39;s Second Coming was not meant to be this way. The man who recently described himself as a  #39;God #39; in Porto has been transformed in some people #39;seyes to the Devil Incarnate.
Sports,"Following the revelation that Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi used steroids, some government officials began demanding that major league baseball adopt a stricter steroid policy."
Sports,"A fight between players and fans at a high school basketball game last week probably will result in charges against some of those involved, a sheriff #39;s deputy said Tuesday."
World,"Ezz Eddine al-Qassam groups, the military wing of the Islamic resistance movement Hamas claimed responsibility for the operation held today and resulted in killing one Israeli soldier and injuring other four to the east of al-Shuja #39;eya quarters in Gaza."
World,"DUTCH police have arrested a 62-year-old chemicals dealer suspected of involvement in war crimes and genocide committed by the regime of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, the Dutch national prosecutor #39;s office said today."
World,"General Kofi Annan is the uppermost utopian model of international public servants, a Nobel Prize laureate, a pride to his native Africa."
World,"Urged to wield the power of the thumb, #39; #39; Ghana #39;s people exercised it in force Tuesday - pressing ink-moistened thumbs to ballots in an presidential election marking the "
World," Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave possibly crucial backing on Tuesday for Prime Minister Ariel Sharons plan to invite the opposition Labour Party into a unity government, a Sharon aide said."
Sci/Tech," To hear Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) tell it, PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) users, as well as its stockholders, are becoming more comfortable with    or at least resigned to    the idea of Oracle's proposed acquisition of the enterprise software company."
World," Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan's first democratically elected president, promising to restore security to the war shattered country exactly three years after the fall of the Taliban."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer #8217;s stock price continues to set post Power Macintosh G4 Cube records, most recently last week with a closing price of  #36;68.44 per share on Monday, November 29. That #8217;s the company #8217;s sixth highest closing price of all time; the watermark remains  #36;72.10 per share on March 22, 2000."
Sci/Tech," Giant coca plants said to resist herbicides and yield eight times more cocaine may be due to extra fertilizer, not a drug cartel's genetic modification program, a scientist said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, A comet discovered earlier this year has now moved close enough to be visible without binoculars or telescopes by experienced observers under dark skies. It is expected to put on a modest show this month and into January.
World," Palestinians and Israelis have agreed in  principle to proposals aiming to end their conflict, Egypt's  official news agency MENA reported Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Biologist Jane Goodall brought her trademark message to Singapore on Tuesday: human beings and chimpanzees are more alike than one would think.
Sci/Tech," NASA is close  to nbsp;meeting all nbsp;of the return to flight safety requirements set by  Columbia accident investigators and should be able to launch a shuttle by May  2005, shuttle program officials said today."
Sci/Tech," Excavators discovered 20 gilded mummies in the Bahariya oasis in western Egypt, the government's council of antiquities said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," More than 1,600 wriggling blue crabs, so young that their shells are still soft and see through, are taken from gurgling tanks and dropped one at a time into coolers filled with nets. Minutes later, they are loaded onto trucks, driven to two tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay and dropped into the water."
Sci/Tech, Californians voted by a wide margin last month to pass a landmark  #36;3 billion initiative to fund stem cell research. That may have been the easy part.
Sci/Tech,"The BBC leads the nominations for the Bafta Interactive Awards, including for the Radio Times site."
Sci/Tech," Cheryl Samuel Todd completes her round  with seconds to spare, despite having a journalist and a public  relations officer in tow."
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> will  miss  its 2004 product cost reduction targets because of a widely  publicized string of product delays and problems, but those  missteps are largely behind it now, the world's largest chip  maker said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"China's biggest computer maker said Tuesday it is in acquisition talks with a major international technology company, a disclosure which comes amid reports it might buy IBM Corp.'s personal computer business."
Sci/Tech,"security experts, including former government officials, urged the Bush administration on Tuesday to devote more effort to strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other online threats. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size="" 2"" color=""#666666""><B> Reuters</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"State laws barring people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers should be struck down as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court was told Tuesday, as it heard arguments in a case that could lead to sweeping changes on how alcoholic beverages are regulated and sold."
Sci/Tech,"As UN climate change talks begin in Buenos Aires, we examine Britain's proposals to cut greenhouse gases."
Sci/Tech,Scientists are selecting subjects to be locked in a self-sufficient capsule to test plans for a trip to Mars.
Sci/Tech,"Honeywell documents reveal plans to move 5,000 jobs overseas"
World,"Kabul was calm amid massive security for Hamid Karzai's inauguration ceremony, but overnight attacks provided a reminder of threats."
World,"Alicia Keys and Usher received 8 Grammy nominations each today and Ray Charles, who died in June, received 7."
Sci/Tech,"  Oracle at the OpenWorld conference here on Tuesday is making several product rollouts, including a new version of its database and grid computing enhancements."
Sci/Tech,"Intel's products for the digital home and digital office in 2005 will give consumers and IT managers more capabilities than just raw performance, and the company plans to highlight those products as it did with its Centrino mobile technology, Intel executives said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"  Not to be outdone by rival Oracle's conference being held a block away, BEA Systems on Monday unveiled Version 9.0 of its WebLogic Server application server, code named Diablo."
Sci/Tech,German electronics manufacturer Siemens has set what it claims to be the fastest-ever wireless connection.
Sci/Tech,"A group of Internet security and instant messaging (IM) providers have teamed up to detect and thwart the growing threat of IM and peer-to-peer (P-to-P) viruses and worms, they said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Weeks after the launch of its Firefox 1.0 Web browser, the Mozilla Foundation on Tuesday is set to release version 1.0 of its Thunderbird e-mail client."
World,A Dutch businessman will face genocide charges for allegedly supplying Saddam Hussein #39;s government with chemicals used to make poison gas that killed thousands of 
Sci/Tech,"Seiko Epson will commercialize OLED TVs by 2007, the company says."
Sci/Tech,Users will receive free warnings of worms and viruses targeting their chat client.
Sci/Tech,Alternative e-mail client will compete with Outlook Express and Eudora.
Sci/Tech,Free software helps organize large music collections.
Sci/Tech,"Is Your Web Browser Putting You At Risk?\\It's free, it comes with Windows and it's used by approximately 94 of the Internet population. It also poses an unacceptable security risk. What am I talking about? If you guessed Internet Explorer, you're right on the money. So, is your web browser ..."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe Cans Anti-Spam Effort\\Lycos Europe attempted to get back at the leading spammers of the world through an initiative called MakeLoveNotSpam. The move was applauded by the ordinary user of the web considering more than a lakh users downloaded the screensaver from the official website. However, many ISPs and ..."
Sci/Tech,Copernic Desktop Search for Mozilla Firefox \\Copernic today announced the availability of a new version (1.2) of its Copernic Desktop Search (CDS) product that fully supports the Mozilla Firefox Web browser. Copernic claims to be the first desktop search tool which works with Mozilla Firefox.CDS 1.2 also features up to ...
Sci/Tech,"Shopping Cart Abandonment\\A thread at Search Engine Watch forums named Let's talk about shopping cart conversion discusses real people's experience with shopping cart abandonment rates. As mentioned in the thread, on average, the ""75 of online shoppers abandon their shopping carts"". What is even more shocking is that ""47 of ..."
Sci/Tech,"Virus writers have begun distributing their wares in emails that pose as Lycos's abandoned ""Make love not spam"" screensaver."
Sci/Tech,"Ina Fried reports for cnet News.com,  #147;Apple Computer #146;s rack-mounted storage system received a vote of confidence Monday, with database giant Oracle endorsing the Xserve RAID as part of an initiative to cut storage costs  #133; Additionally, Oracle is using the Xserve RAID in its own technology department to store e-mail, voice mail and calendar information  #133; Meanwhile, Apple also said Oracle is moving ahead with previously announced plans to offer its 10g software for the Mac sometime before the end of the year. #148; Dec 07"
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  may call early elections if an ultra Orthodox Jewish party  fails to join a coalition for his Gaza pullout plan this week,  he said in an interview published on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Equity Research raised the price target on Nvidia (nasdaq: NVDA - news - people ) after the company announced it was jointly developing a custom graphics processing unit with Sony (nyse: SNE - news - people ).
Sci/Tech,"Waltham, MA-based IMlogic, Inc. today announced the formation of the IMlogic Threat Center, a resource set up to combat threats that propagate over instant messaging (IM) and peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing services."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo has played down the threat from Sony, saying that Nintendo #39;s strength lies in software and the ability to make games that are easy and fun."
Sci/Tech,"A las puertas del lanzamiento de El Seor de los Anillos: The Battle for Middle-Earth, algunos fans del clsico C amp;C han recibido un email de Mark Skaggs, productor ejecutivo de Electronic Arts, confirmndoles que ya estn manos a la obra con un nuevo "
Sports,"Porto fans have pledged a warm welcome for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho in Tuesday #39;s Champions League clash. Mourinho, who led Porto to the Champions League title last season, was spat on at the Stamford "
Sports,"seven of the 56 schools with bowl bound football teams graduated less than half their players, a study released Tuesday shows."
World,"Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast doubts over the viability of holding free and fair elections in Iraq, saying he  quot;cannot imagine quot; how an occupied country can go through a meaningful electoral exercise."
World,"US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says he expects US troops to withdraw from Iraq within four years, conditions permitting, the New York Times said."
Business," CHICAGO/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Health care and consumer  products maker Johnson   Johnson is in negotiations to acquire  medical-device maker Guidant Corp., sources familiar with the  situation said on Tuesday."
Business," French regulators fined Vivendi Universal  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EAUG.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EAUG.PA</A> and former Chief Executive Officer Jean Marie Messier  1 million euros ( $1.34 million) each on Tuesday after a probe  into allegations that they misled investors when a costly media  acquisition spree went wrong."
Business, Stocks fell on Tuesday as shares of  major oil companies tumbled after the price of crude fell more  than a  $1 a barrel to a 3 month low.
Sci/Tech,A lawyer for an anonymous bidder acquired a set of patents covering important aspects of commercial Internet transactions for \$15.5 million.
Business, Lucent Technologies and Nortel Networks on Tuesday won contracts totaling  $2.5 billion to help Sprint upgrade its wireless network to offer high speed service.
Sports, The Dallas Cowboys can only imagine how different their season might be had Julius Jones been healthy the whole time.
Sci/Tech,"Dr Jane Goodall of England, world-acclaimed conservation biologist and pioneer for her work on chimpanzees in Africa, delivers her keynote speech entitled  quot;Reason for Hope quot; Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004 in Singapore "
World," Egypt's official news agency said  Tuesday significant progress had been made in international  efforts to end Israeli Palestinian violence, but both sides to  the conflict termed talk of a deal premature."
Sports,The BALCO scandal could cost Marion Jones her five medals from the Sydney Olympics. The International Olympic Committee opened an investigation Tuesday into the doping allegations against the American track star.
Sports,"ORLANDO, Fla. A new study shows 27 of the 56 schools with bowl-bound football teams graduated less than half their players. The study by the Institute of Diversity and Ethics in Sports at the University of "
Sports,"White Plains, NY (Sports Network) - Zina Garrison was given a one-year contract extension to remain captain of the American Fed Cup team, while the legendary Billie Jean King retired as a coach for the squad."
World," Mediation efforts by South African  President Thabo Mbeki may be the last chance to stop Ivory  Coast falling into a deeper crisis, the outgoing head of the  U.N. mission in the West African country said Tuesday."
World,"Meeting with visiting here Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to support all Iraqi steps aimed at restoring order "
World,Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf is appealing to moderate Muslims to stand up and confront Islamic extremists who are promoting terrorism.
World,Iraq's interim president warned today against Iranian meddling in Iraqi politics ahead of elections next month and said his countrymen must reject religious government.
Business,A Walt Disney Co. director testified Tuesday that he believed Disney chief executive Michael Eisner had the authority to fire Michael Ovitz as the entertainment giant #39;s president.
Sci/Tech,"from LPs to compact discs and from VHS to DVD, quot; says Jeff Joseph of the Consumer Electronics Association.  quot;High definition "
Sports,MARK Viduka was a relieved man after ending his 12-match English Premiership goal drought yesterday with a double which inspired Middlesbrough to a 3-2 home victory over Manchester City.
Business," Health care and consumer products maker Johnson   Johnson is in negotiations to acquire medical device maker Guidant Corp., sources familiar with the situation said on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. consumers still face sharply higher home heating bills this winter, but prices will be somewhat lower than earlier feared due to milder weather and easing prices, the government said on Tuesday."
Business," US employers announced plans in November to step up job cuts, with the total exceeding 100,000 for the third month in a row, an industry survey showed."
Business," Stocks slipped on Tuesday as a sharp  drop in oil prices hurt energy shares and health care company  Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> fell following a report of a possible   $24 billion takeover of Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>."
Business,Oil prices fell 3.5 percent to a three-month low Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped heating oil demand in the U.S. Northeast.
Business,Is a new MS drug going to be a top seller or a bottom-dweller? Here's how to find out.
Business,The used-car retailer stabilizes results with an all-in-one strategy.
Business,Stanley Works tries to keep growth going by focusing on businesses that keep baddies out.
Business,"ID Biomedical appears well-positioned for the coming years, but it may be best to stay cautious on the company."
Business,"With backwards compatibility, first-party games, and a cheaper price, Nintendo DS is the portable system to beat."
Business," General Motors Corp. , coming off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives later this week."
Business,"ZURICH (AFP) - Shares in the Swiss banking group Credit Suisse fell on the eve of an investors meeting which will reportedly unveil drastic changes at its US investment banking arm, Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB)."
Business," Toyota Motor Corp. will offer XM Satellite Radio as a factory installed option in Toyota and Lexus vehicles beginning in 2006, but customers also will be able to order rival Sirius Satellite Radio at Toyota dealerships starting next year."
Business,WASHINGTON The US Supreme Court was told today that state laws barring people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers should be struck down as unconstitutional.
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - U.S. helicopters shuttled  the injured and the homeless, many of them children, out of  some of the worst-hit parts of tsunami-devastated Aceh province  on Monday, as reports surfaced of trafficking in orphans from  the disaster."
Business,"Sprint Corp., the third-largest wireless phone company in the US, doled out US\$3 billion worth of contracts Tuesday to long-time suppliers Lucent Technologies, Nortel Networks and Motorola."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as a drop  in oil prices pulled down shares of energy companies and  health care giant Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> slipped following a  report that it is in negotiations to take over Guidant Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, coming off  two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on  Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives later this  week."
Business," The board of Hewlett Packard Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> discussed breaking up the No. 2 computer maker three  times in the past, yet each time decided to keep it intact,  Chief Executive Carly Fiorina said on Tuesday, defending her  strategy for the company."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has issued significant security enhancements to its operating system software, making the Windows Server 2003 SP1 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) available for download."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 07, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Oracle Corp. tomorrow is set to introduce Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2, which is being characterized as a significant upgrade offering improvements "
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corporation, the worlds second largest consumer electronic maker, was forced to use Russian cargo planes to fly the new version of its PlayStation 2 games console to Europe after an incident in the Suez Canal disrupted its schedule of Christmas "
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 07, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM yesterday announced virtual resources to help business partners more quickly build and deploy on-demand business applications tailored to customer requirements across all vertical industries."
Sports,THE Australian Government said yesterday it would support any moves from the IOC to strip US sprint queen Marion Jones of the five medals she won at the Sydney Games if she was found guilty of a doping offence.
Sports,Latrell Sprewell was suspended for one game by the NBA on Tuesday for yelling a sexual vulgarity at a female fan during a game. The Minnesota Timberwolves swingman #39;s comment to a heckler was picked up by a 
Sports,"Seattle #39;s young defense hasn #39;t been the same since collapsing in the fourth quarter of an October loss to St. Louis. For good measure, the Seahawks did it again against the Dallas Cowboys."
Sports,"Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong will coach the Gators in the Peach Bowl, taking a spot left vacant because Ron Zook is leaving for Illinois and Urban Meyer wants to coach Utah through its postseason game."
Sports, Three high profile coaches are no longer being considered to fill the football coaching vacancy at the University of Mississippi.
Sports,"REAL MADRID #39;s Luis Figo is in doubt for tomorrow #39;s (Australian time) crucial Champions League match with AS Roma.  quot;His left foot is very painful and it is premature at this time to say if Figo will play, quot; said Real #39;s doctor, Alfonso Del Corral."
Sports,"HOUSTON, Dec. 7 -- For the second time in the events history, Houston has been selected as the host city for NBA All-Star. The 55th annual All-Star Game will be played at the Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets on Feb. 19, 2006."
Sports,"The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Ricky Ledee to a two-year contract Monday, giving them a left-handed pinch-hitter and more depth in the outfield."
World,Russia #39;s President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that he has grave doubts regarding Iraqs plans for January elections. He told Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi at the Kremlin he could not see 
World," PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters) - Thai police ordered foreign  families and friends on Monday to stay away from tsunami-hit  areas, including temporary morgues in Buddhist temples where  they have searched for missing loved ones."
World,"Despite peace deals, Sudan #39;s Darfur region is lapsing into chaos, with rebels attacking police and the government ignoring brutal tribesmen they once armed, according to a United Nations report released on Monday."
World,"Vicente Fox, Mexico #39;s president, on Monday fired Mexico City #39;s police chief and the commissioner of the federal police force charged with crime prevention, in response to the "
World,"KUWAIT CITY, Dec 6 (AFP) - US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Monday he would devote himself to transforming the military and bringing American troops out of Iraq as he confirmed he would remain in President George W. Bush #39;s administration."
Business," French regulators fined Vivendi Universal  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EAUG.PA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EAUG.PA</A> and its former CEO Jean Marie Messier one million  euros each on Tuesday for allegedly misleading investors about  the media group's finances during its ill fated expansion."
Business,"Pressured by global competition, Colgate-Palmolive announced today that it would cut jobs and close plants to increase profit margins."
Business,The French media giant and its former chief executive Jean-Marie Messier are each fined 1m euros for misleading the public and investors.
Sci/Tech,"NASA is counting on a series of preventative measures to get the space shuttle back into flight after the Columbia tragedy in 2003, including tight limits "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Monday debuted an almost-finished version of the first service pack for its Windows Server 2003 software, and like October #39;s SP2 for the desktop Windows XP OS, stressed security in the update."
Business,"Plus, Amazon blacks out, a sad day for Colgate, and profiting from questions."
Business,"Nation's leading supermarket operator posts 29 rise in third-quarter earnings, strong same-store sales."
Business,A venture capitalist in the nano sector is finding some nice pickings.
Business,"More flu vaccine, this time from Germany, will be available to help alleviate the US crunch, but that still will leave the country with just two-thirds of what was initially expected."
Business,French regulators fined Vivendi Universal SA and its former boss Jean-Marie Messier nearly \$1.4 million each on Tuesday for deceiving investors with a litany of inaccurate financial communications issued over a two-year period.
Sports,"07.12.04 - By Marcus Wood: July 30th 2004 Danny Williams knocked out Mike Tyson in the fourth round in Louisville, USA. Fast forward four months and Danny Williams is preparing to fight reigning WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko as a direct result."
Sports,Manchester United are set to name a second string side to face Fenerbahce in the Champions League. United have already sealed their path into the knockout stages of the competition and manager Sir Alex Ferguson 
Sports,Oxford finally got their hands on the silverware by beating Cambridge 18-11 in the 123rd Varsity rugby union match at Twickenham on Tuesday.
Sports,"Outfielder Ricky Ledee and the Dodgers agreed Monday to a \$2.5 million, two-year contract, giving Los Angeles a left-handed pinch-hitter and more depth in the outfield."
World,"An Israeli soldier was killed and four were wounded today when a Palestinian double agent lured the troops into a booby-trapped chicken coop in Gaza City, the Hamas movement said."
World,Forget for the moment the White House spin about Iraq being the place where Arab pluralistic democracy will be born and from where it will spread throughout the region.
World,"President Vicente Fox vowed to clean up Mexico #39;s police on Tuesday after violence that has shocked the country, and he told the capital #39;s left-wing mayor, his main political rival, to do the same."
World,"Mediation efforts by South African President Thabo Mbeki may be the last chance to stop Ivory Coast falling into a deeper crisis, the outgoing head of the UN mission in the West African country said Tuesday."
Business,Madagascar completes the phasing out of its Malagasy franc currency with the pre-colonial Ariary.
Sports," Seattle's young defense hasn't been the same since collapsing in the fourth quarter of an October loss to St. Louis. For good measure, the Seahawks did it again against the Dallas Cowboys."
Sci/Tech," The US government is falling short in cybersecurity efforts and should take immediate steps to protect the country's technological resources, an industry group said."
Sports, The NBA announced on Tuesday that the 55th annual All Star Game will be played in Houston's Toyota Center during the 2006 season.
Sports," Boise State coach Dan Hawkins signed a five year,  #36;2.6 million contract extension on Tuesday that could keep him with the Broncos through the 2009 season."
Sports," Bill Haas never imagined playing anywhere but the PGA Tour, and he couldn't hide his frustration after coming up two shots short of a tour card at Q school."
Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves guard  Latrell Sprewell has been suspended one game without pay for  directing obscenities toward fans.
Sci/Tech," Japanese automakers produce the cleanest burning vehicles and they were led in the 2003 model year by Honda Motor Co., while General Motors Corp. placed dead last, a U.S. environmental group said on Tuesday."
World," Despite President Bush's clear margin of victory in the 2004 presidential race, voting and civil rights advocates say the election did not go as smoothly as Americans might think."
Sports, The NBA announced on Tuesday  that the 55th annual All Star Game will be played in Houston's  Toyota Center during the 2006 season.
World, Congress sent President Bush a  #36;388 billion legislative package Tuesday that covers the spending of every federal agency but the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.
Sci/Tech," The United States, facing international criticism for its rejection of the Kyoto Protocol, argued Tuesday it spends billions of dollars seeking new technologies to cut emissions of the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming."
World,The US tells a UN conference on climate change it has no intention of joining the Kyoto Protocol in the near future.
World,"Niger's president is elected for a second term after comfortably winning a run-off vote, officials say."
World,A leading Sri Lankan opposition politician is given a prison sentence for defaming the supreme court.
Sports,Latrell Sprewell was suspended for one game by the NBA on Tuesday for yelling a sexual vulgarity at a female fan during a game.
World,"Major attacks have continued in recent days, including several apparent efforts to sow divisions between groups."
World,"The death of Yasser Arafat has brought a flurry of diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East by Arab, Palestinian and Israeli leaders aiming to revive long-stalled peace negotiations on several fronts."
World,"Shares in Embratel Particapoes SA, Brazil's largest long-distance carrier, plunged more than 10 percent in Sao Paulo and almost 14 percent on Wall Street Tuesday after the company announced it would issue \$704 million in new shares but divulged few details about the plan."
Business,Oil prices fell 3.5 percent to a three-month low on Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped heating oil demand in the US Northeast. US light crude settled down \$1.52 at \$41.46 a barrel 
Business," State laws barring people from buying wine directly from out of state suppliers should be struck down as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court was told Tuesday, as it heard arguments in a case that could lead to sweeping changes on how "
Business,"The board of Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) discussed breaking up the No. 2 computer maker three times in the past, yet each time decided "
Business," European shares got off to a sparkling start of the New Year, rallying to a 30 month high on Monday after a broad rebound of the dollar lifted exporters such as car giant DaimlerChrysler."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla appears to have another winner on its hands. Its free Thunderbird e-mail client reads e-mail from Web and POP accounts, accesses RSS feeds, and offers significant flexibility."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Officials from Major League Baseball and the players #39; union have reportedly discussed a new drug testing policy that could go into effect for the 2005 season."
Sports,"WHITE PLAINS, NY Dec 7, 2004 - Zina Garrison was given a one-year contract to stay on as US Fed Cup captain, while Billie Jean King retired Tuesday as a coach for the team."
World,"Kabul, Dec 7 (UNI) Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, sworn-in today as the first democratically elected head of his state, praised India #39;s role in the reconstruction of the war-ravaged country."
World,General Kofi Annan rejected on Tuesday calls by some US congressmen for his resignation over an alleged corruption scandal surrounding the UN run Iraqi oil for food program.
World,"Russia and Turkey, putting to rest lingering Cold War tensions, said Monday it was time their political ties caught up with their booming economic links."
Sci/Tech,"Toyota Motor Corp. will offer XM Satellite Radio as a factory-installed option in Toyota and Lexus vehicles beginning in 2006, but customers also will be able to order rival Sirius Satellite Radio at Toyota dealerships starting next year."
Sci/Tech,"Drug growers in Colombia are using genetically modified plants to dramatically boost cocaine yields, officials say."
Business," The dollar edged lower on Tuesday,  although it rose against the Canadian dollar after Canada's  central bank signaled its strong currency would eventually  affect domestic demand and prevent rate hikes."
Sci/Tech,"Mac fans, known for their devotion to buying the latest and greatest from Apple Computer, are also apparently interested in themselves as well."
Sci/Tech,About 40 patents owned by bankrupt software vendor Commerce Onewere auctioned for \$15.5 million in a San Francisco bankruptcy court Monday.
Sci/Tech,"IBMexecutives looking for a buyer for their company's PC business most likely did not spend time in Round Rock, Texas. Speaking at a press conference at OpenWorld on Tuesday, Dell founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell said that his company's U.S. facilities give them an edge against other North American vendors."
Sci/Tech,VoIP services are cropping up all over the place. We answer your questions about this new breed of phone services.
Business,"French regulators fined Vivendi Universal (EAUG.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) and its former CEO Jean-Marie Messier one million euros each on Tuesday for "
Business,"Telecom Italia (TLIT.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday offered to buy out minority shareholders in its mobile arm TIM in a 21 billion "
Sports, The NBA announced on Tuesday that the 55th annual All Star Game will be played in Houston #39;s Toyota Center during the 2006 season.
Sports," Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong will coach the Gators in the Peach Bowl, taking a spot left vacant because Ron Zook is leaving for Illinois and Urban Meyer wants to coach Utah through its postseason game."
Sci/Tech,"Link Popularity and Search Engine Ranking Pitfalls\\As we all know Google uses their PageRank technology to measure link popularity by counting the number of inbound links to your web pages, and it is one of the many factors influencing your ranking. Most website owners do not utilize properly what PageRank ..."
Sci/Tech,"What's in a Name - More Google? Lost Goggles!\\Remember MoreGoogle, the Google IE add on which wasn't not related to Google in any way other than it merged into the Google results when searched from Internet Explorer? Well, recently they had to drop their Google oriented name and have come ..."
Sci/Tech,"Filter Corporate Email Through Gmail\\Shawn Hogan from DigitalPoint actually started filtering his various corporate email accounts through the gmail mail server. Shawn used many types of spam detection and filtering systems, including Spam Assassin, which I am happy with, to block unwanted email. But for some reason 2,000 spam emails ..."
Sci/Tech,Google Now Indexing Up to Six Url Variables\\Some great news for those stressing over whether Google will be able to spider their very long dynamic urls. Appears in the last couple weeks Google has been pushing the envelope in terms of spidering urls that contain more than 5 variables and ...
Sports,"A disciplinary Commission has been set up to investigate recent allegations of doping against Marion Jones, Jacques Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), announced today."
Sports,"Arsenal eased into the knock-out stages of the Champions League after beating Rosenborg of Norway 5-1. The Gunners scored four times before half-time to take complete control of the game, although they won #39;t be happy with the goal they conceded."
Sports," Boise State coach Dan Hawkins signed a five year,  $2.6 million contract extension on Tuesday that could keep him with the Broncos through the 2009 season."
World,"KABUL, DECEMBER 7: Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistans first popularly elected President on Tuesday, promising to bring peace to the war-torn nation and end the economys dependence on narcotics."
Business," Oil prices fell 3.5 percent to a  three month low on Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped demand  in the U.S. Northeast, the world's largest heating oil market."
Business,The European Commission is to back former EU trade commissioner Pascal Lamy to become the next head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Business," Vancouver based ID Biomedical has decided not to sell 1.2 million flu shots to the US after all   and will keep the vaccine in Canada, at the request of the federal government."
Business," Sounding anything other than a company that has had its share of missteps in recent months, outgoing Intel chief executive Craig Barrett expressed confidence and even a bit of cockiness at the company #39;s Fall analysts #39; conference in New York "
Business,update An alliance of technology workers on Tuesday accused conglomerate Honeywell International of planning to move thousands of jobs to low-cost regions over the next five years--a charge that Honeywell denies.
Business,"Media General Inc. said Tuesday it expects fourth-quarter and full-year earnings to exceed Wall Street estimates, primarily due to the robust performance of its broadcast division."
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems said it will release a test version of its latest WebLogic Server software later this month and detailed product delivery plans for next year.
Sci/Tech,IMlogic has joined with leaders in the instant messaging and security community to create a new IM Threat Center. The center claims to be the first broad-based initiative to help IM users protect themselves against malware threats.
Sci/Tech,"IBM is tweaking its semiconductor technology to help extend the performance of its servers and enterprise PCs, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle on Wednesday will introduce Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2, which is being characterized as a significant upgrade to the product with improvements in Java, Web services, and identity management and the addition of RFID backing."
Sci/Tech,"Dell on Monday dropped prices on select servers, workstations, desktops, and laptops aimed at corporate customers, saying it was passing along lower component costs to buyers."
Sports,Arsenal have cruised into the knockout stage of the Champions League with an effortless 5-1 win over shambolic Norwegian champions Rosenborg Trondheim to win Group E at Highbury.
Sports,"BOISE, Idho - Boise State coach Dan Hawkins signed a five-year, \$2.6 million contract extension on Tuesday that could keep him with the Broncos through the 2009 season."
Sports,"Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers placed tight end Jay Riemersma on injured reserve on Tuesday. Riemersma has a ruptured Achilles which he suffered in Sunday #39;s game against Jacksonville."
World,Cheney and Rumsfeld are two of the most hawkish members of President George W. Bush #39;s cabinet and key architects of the. Washington-backed war that overthrew the Taliban in the wake of the 
World,"Four Palestinian militants and an Israeli soldier were killed Tuesday in the heaviest Gaza fighting since Yasser Arafat #39;s death, raising the prospect that renewed violence could complicate a vote for his successor."
World,"LONDON, December 08 (Online): President General Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said that 15 options could be discussed between India-Pakistan to settle the Kashmir dispute, however no solution will be acceptable against the will of the people of the valley."
World," U.S. special forces accused of abusing prisoners in Iraq threatened Defense Intelligence Agency personnel who saw the mistreatment, according to U.S. government memos released Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Gloria McKenna had given up on the home she'd shared with her husband for decades and was looking for a smaller, more affordable place to live before the government changed a key program Tuesday."
World," For all the changes in the intelligence bill, many question whether it will help prevent another terrorist attack and make the major improvements promised by ardent supporters."
World,President Alvaro Uribe has accelerated a program that redistributes land confiscated from narcotraffickers.
World,Parliament failed Tuesday to agree on constitutional changes and election reforms.
World,Arsenal ease into the knockout stages of the Champions League with a comfortable win over Rosenborg.
Business,"Palmolive said today that it would close about a third of its 81 factories and cut more than 4,400 jobs over the next four years in a major effort to increase profit margins pressured by global competition."
Business,Oracle president Charles claimed that PeopleSoft customers would be able to take advantage of Oracle #39;s global reach for better support and development prospects if its controversial hostile takeover bid succeeds.
Business,"Intel Corp. updated its 2005 product plans at its analyst meeting in New York Tuesday, including a timetable for its so-called  quot;Ts, quot; the processor technologies that are beginning to take precedence over clock-speed increases."
Business,US stocks fell on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices pulled down shares of energy companies and health-care giant Johnson  amp; Johnson (JNJ.
Sports," Detroit mortgage magnate Dan Gilbert has reached agreement with owner Gordon Gund to buy the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have risen from the NBA's depths to unprecedented popularity since the arrival of star LeBron James."
Sci/Tech,"British mobile telecom operator mm02 will launch a high-speed mobile broadband service in 2005. Users will be able to download videos and music, and send large e-mail attachments at speeds "
Sports,"Julius Jones scored on a 17-yard run with just 32 seconds left Monday night as Dallas beat Seattle, 43-39. It was the first time in the history of Monday Night Football a team "
Sports,"Inter Milan made sure of top spot in Group G of the Champions League on Tuesday, two goals from Nigerian Obafemi Martins helping them to a comfortable 3-0 win over Anderlecht."
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin says he cannot imagine how Iraq could hold its elections (planned for next month) as long as the country remains under what he called foreign occupation.
World," Egypt raised the prospect of a framework for a Middle East peace deal and said it could soon return an ambassador to Israel, a move that would revive full diplomatic ties after a four year break."
Business," Cisco Systems Inc. , the biggest maker of gear to direct traffic over the Internet, on Tuesday said it was on track to meet Wall Street's fiscal 2005 revenue growth estimates, but signaled that profit margins were under pressure."
Business, Best Buy Co. has lost another executive closely involved with its effort to focus on its most profitable customers.
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices were stuck  in neutral on Tuesday as momentum from a red hot two day rally  waned ahead of a pair of debt auctions this week.
Business,Rocky Shoes and Boots makes an accretive acquisition -- and gets Dickies and John Deere as part of the deal.
Business,Semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments sharpened its forecast for fourth-quarter sales and profits Tuesday while staying within the boundaries of its previous forecasts.
Business,"  Following a year of execution missteps, Intel #39;s two top executives sought to reassure analysts on Tuesday that the world #39;s largest chipmaker can successfully navigate the tricky and costly processes of making smaller, faster "
Sci/Tech,A group representing technology industry chief executives on Tuesday warned that the Bush administration has failed to follow through on its two-year-old strategy for protecting the nation #39;s 
Sci/Tech,"UK mobile operator Mmo2 and US telecoms equipment maker Lucent Technologies are to deploy a converged fixed-mobile network for Mmo2 #39;s subsidiary, Manx Telecom, on the Isle of Man."
Sci/Tech,"Trying to save the famed Hubble Space Telescope (news - web sites) with a robot would cost \$2 billion with just a 50-50 chance of success, an aerospace "
Sports," quot;The allegations made by Mr Conte are extremely serious and the IOC is fully committed to bringing to light any elements that will help the truth prevail, quot; the IOC said on its website on Tuesday."
Sports,Arsenal qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League with a 5-1 beating of Rosenborg on Tuesday. Support your favorite team with official Champions League gear from the FOX Soccer Shop!
Sci/Tech," Computer security experts, including former government officials, urged the George W. Bush administration on Tuesday to devote more effort to strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other online threats."
World," Italian police raided scores of homes in the Naples area Tuesday and arrested 52 suspected mobsters, the largest single offensive in the state's bid to end a bloody organized crime war that has terrified this southern Italian city."
Sci/Tech," Texas Instruments Inc. , the world's largest maker of chips for cell phones, on Tuesday said it expects fourth quarter revenue and earnings per share at the mid range of its previous estimates, as order trends remain soft."
World,"Italian police raided scores of homes in the Naples area Tuesday and arrested 52 suspected mobsters, the largest single offensive in the state #39;s bid to end a bloody organized crime war that has terrified this southern Italian city."
Sports," Matt Leinart was quite a baseball prospect growing up, showing so much promise as a left handed pitcher that scouts took notice before high school."
Sci/Tech," Mexico is cracking down harder on the illegal loggers who are razing the nation's forests, including a prized butterfly reserve that draws thousands of tourists each year."
Sports," The Chicago Cubs Tuesday agreed  to a contract with shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. As per team  policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed."
Sports," BOISE, Idaho (Sports Network) - Boise State coach Dan  Hawkins signed a five-year, \$2.6 million contract extension  Tuesday. The deal keeps Hawkins under contract through the 2009  season."
World," The world's most famous groundhog was drawn into a Capitol Hill fight Tuesday over political pork as officials defended  #36;100,000 in funding for a Pennsylvania weather museum."
Sci/Tech," Trying to save the famed Hubble Space Telescope with a robot would cost  #36;2 billion with just a 50 50 chance of success, an aerospace research group is advising NASA in the coming days."
World,"After more than two weeks of delay, the G.O.P.-controlled House planned a final vote on the package late today."
World,Negotiators reached a tentative deal today to ease some of the mandatory prison sentences under former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's name.
Sci/Tech," Computer security experts, including  former government officials, urged the George W. Bush  administration on Tuesday to devote more effort to  strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other  online threats."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to guide policy in President Bush's second term, the Cyber Security Industry Alliance today called for higher-profile leadership within the Dept. of Homeland Security. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
World," The dollar got little relief from strongly worded expressions from European Union finance chiefs, falling to another low against the euro."
Business," Stocks tumbled on Tuesday as oil  prices hit a 3 month low, hurting energy companies, and   Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> slipped on a report it may be  planning a major acquisition of a medical device maker."
World, VANCOUVER (CP)   A top American clinical researcher in the field of drug addiction warned Tuesday that decriminalizing marijuana could lead to increased abuse of the drug.
Business," Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>, the  world's largest maker of chips for cell phones, on Tuesday said  it expects fourth quarter revenue and earnings per share at the  mid range of its previous estimates, as order trends remain  soft."
Sci/Tech,"At a time when most Americans can't get local movie listings on their cell phone screens, an Indian carrier is putting an entire film onto wireless phones. Missing Links"
World,The justices appeared unmoved by arguments in defense of laws that prohibit the direct shipment of wine from other states.
Sci/Tech,"BEA Systems yesterday unveiled Version 9.0 of its WebLogic Server application server, code-named Diablo, with the promise of simplified development of service-oriented applications."
Sci/Tech,"Company says that instead of just performance, customers now want manageability features and lower power consumption."
Sci/Tech,"The Bush administration should spend more on cybersecurity research, share threat information with private-sector security vendors and set up an emergency computer network that would continue working during Internet blackouts, a computer security trade group said today."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle is taking the wraps off the next generation of its database and business application products at the Oracle OpenWorld 2004 user conference this week, even as it continues its quest to buy out rival PeopleSoft."
Sci/Tech,IBM has unveiled virtual resources to help business partners more quickly build and deploy on-demand business applications tailored to customer requirements across all vertical industries.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle plans tomorrow to introduce Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2, a significant upgrade with improvements in Java, Web services and identity management, as well as support for RFID technology."
Sci/Tech,"IMlogic and several partners today unveiled a threat center network to provide a central place for detecting and analyzing IM and peer-to-peer threats, including IM-borne viruses, worms, spam over IM and malicious code."
Sci/Tech,China's largest PC maker could announce as early as today that it is buying control of IBM's PC-making business for up to \$2 billion.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle unveiled Business Intelligence 10g at OracleWorld this week, surprising some of its customers with its entry into the BI market."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation today is set to release Version 1.0 of its Thunderbird e-mail client, an open-source application aimed at competitors, including Microsoft's Outlook Express and Qualcomm's Eudora."
Business,Companies say they are postponing release of the new animated film to June 2006 from November 2005. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Walt Disney Co.
Sports,"International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge announced December 7, 2004 he had set up a disciplinary commission to investigate allegations made against US sprinter Marion Jones by BALCO chief Victor Conte."
Sports,AC Milan held host Celtic to a 0-0 draw in its final Champions League group match on Tuesday and finished at the top of the Group F standings.
Sports," The Chicago Cubs Tuesday agreed to a contract with shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. As per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed."
Sports,Arsenal cruised into the knockout stage of the Champions League with a comfortable 5-1 win over a shell-shocked Rosenborg side at Highbury.
Sports,PERTH: A dashing century by opening batsman Salman Butt thrust him into pole position for a Test opening berth as Pakistan notched up their first tour win with a 43-run victory over a Cricket Australia Chairmans XI at the Lilac Hill ground here Tuesday 
Sports,LONDON: Britains track  amp; field association is turning to a psychology professor to help prepare elite athletes for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Sports,Walter Samuel says Real Madrid will not be affected by playing their decisive Champions League match against AS Roma behind closed doors at Rome #39;s Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Sports," Texans safety Marcus Coleman will miss the rest of the season with a right shoulder injury,"
World,More than 50 Mafia suspects have been arrested in the southern Italian port-city of Naples after dawn raids carried out by hundreds of police and paramilitary Carabinieri forces.
Sports,"Syracuse football coach Paul Pasqualoni has received a vote of confidence from athletic director Jake Crouthamel, and Chancellor Nancy Cantor announced Monday night that Pasqualoni would return in 2005 for his 15th season as head coach."
Sports,CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs have come to terms on a one-year contract with shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. He joined the Cubs in a mid-season trade from Boston; it was part of a four-team deal.
Sports,Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink found their touch in front of goal to fire Middlesbrough to victory over Manchester City. The Australian produced two exquisite finishes nine minutes into either half 
Sports,  The NBA suspended Timberwolves swingman Latrell Sprewell on Tuesday for one game without pay after reviewing comments he made to a female heckler during Minnesota #39;s overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.
Sports, Miami Dolphins wide receiver David Boston pleaded innocent Tuesday to striking a ticket agent at the Burlington International Airport.
World,"The vote would send the intelligence overhaul bill to the Senate, which is expected to pass it on Wednesday."
World,"Alicia Keys and Usher received eight Grammy nominations each on Monday and Ray Charles, who died in June, received seven."
Business," Colgate Palmolive Co, which makes consumer products like Colgate toothpaste and Ajax detergent, plans to cut its work force by about 4,400 jobs as part of a restructuring plan aimed at boosting its sales and profits around the world."
Business,"Lenovo Computers, Chinas largest computer maker, said it is in acquisition talks with a major technology company - at the same time that IBM says it is in talks with a major Chinese player to sell its PC making business."
Business,China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. faces a liquidation application as early as tomorrow unless it pays debt owed to Standard Bank London Ltd.
Business,"SANTA CLARA, Calif. Intel chief executive Craig Barrett says his company has  quot;recovered quot; from product missteps that plagued the chip maker during the first half of the year."
Business,Lucent Technologies and Sprint announced a contract renewal agreement - expected to exceed \$1.5 billion over three years - to enhance Sprint #39;s nationwide PCS wireless network and support the deployment of 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology.
Sci/Tech,"IMlogic and other security vendors announced a consortium Tuesday to fight IM and P-to-P (peer-to-peer) viruses, worms and unwanted spam."
Sci/Tech,"OUTLOOK FOR HUBBLE: The newest report on a plan to save the popular, aging space telescope by repairing it with a robot says it would cost \$2 billion and have just a 50-50 chance of working."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo announced today that it has sold roughly half a million units in Japan, bringing global sales of its new handheld over its goal of one million units."
Sci/Tech,"December 07, 2004 - CNet reports that Microsoft is almost ready with the final release candidate of Windows 64. Here #39;s a clip: The company said it has reached the  quot;release candidate quot; stage for Service Pack 1 of Windows Server 2003."
Sci/Tech,"NO filtering system could ever completely stop the trade in pirated music on the Kazaa file sharing system, an expert witness for the recording industry has admitted."
Sports," Marion Jones again denied taking banned drugs to help win five gold medals at the 2000 Olympics, her latest statement coming hours after the International Olympic Committee announced a steroid probe."
Sports,German champions Werder Bremen squeezed Spanish counterparts Valencia out of the Champions League after an absorbing and sometimes fractious clash at the Mestalla on Tuesday evening.
Sports,Cristiano Ronaldo might be the world #39;s second-most expensive teenage footballer - after team-mate Wayne Rooney - but the Portugal international was also reminded that if he wants 
Sports,"The Red Sox are offering arbitration to pitcher Pedro Martinez and seven other free agents, General Manager Theo Epstein said Tuesday, meaning the club would receive draft choices if they sign with another team."
Sports,"Trying to put rumors about his candidacy for other coaching jobs to rest and quiet speculation among recruits that he wouldn #39;t be at U of L much longer, Petrino Tuesday afternoon issued his most definitive statement yet about the situation."
Sports,"com. The last link to the Mariners #39; first playoff team is returning for at least one more season. Catcher Dan Wilson agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday, several hours before the Mariners "
Business," Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>, the  world's largest maker of chips for cell phones, on Tuesday said  it expects fourth quarter revenue and earnings per share at the  mid range of its previous estimates, as order trends remain  soft and an inventory correction continues."
World,"With a low-profile, tightly secured arrival at Bagram Air Base, Vice President Dick Cheney became the highest-ranking United States official to visit Kabul since the Taliban #39;s overthrow."
World,"Egypt has brokered an understanding to halt Israeli-Palestinian violence and move toward a peace accord, the official Egyptian news agency said Tuesday."
World,"SADO, Japan The American who deserted the Army and spent four decades in North Korea says today marks the next and last chapter in his life."
World,"A FORMER US Marine said today his unit killed more than 30 innocent Iraqi civilians in just two days, in graphic testimony to a Canadian tribunal probing an asylum claim by a US Army deserter."
World,"In late 1991, then-prime minister Yitzhak Shamir appeared to be drifting a bit to the left. After many years in which the Labor Party had called for an international conference to be held, Shamir gave his consent."
World," Millions of people may have survived the deadliest tsunami in living memory, but many are so deeply traumatised it will take years for them to heal, if ever, medical experts said on Monday."
Business," Seagate Technology <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STX.N</A> on Tuesday  raised its quarterly revenue and profit forecasts for the  December quarter on strong seasonal demand for newer products,  surpassing analysts' forecasts and sending its shares up more  than 12 percent."
Sports," Baseball's plans to market Barry Bonds' pursuit of the home run record have been put on hold, fallout from the release of his grand jury testimony about steroids."
Sports, Nomar Garciaparra enjoyed his brief stay with the Chicago Cubs so much he's coming back.
Sports,VALENCIA : German champions Werder Bremen booked their place in the last sixteen of the Champions League with a 2-0 triumph over Valencia on Tuesday but the match was overshadowed by a series of ugly scenes in the final minute.
Sports, Celtic crashed out of European competition for another season with a goalless draw at home to AC Milan leaving them bottom of Group F in the Champions League.
Sports,British athletics is set to spring a major surprise today by naming a virtually unknown psychologist as its new performance director.
Sports,"Only hours before Dan Wilson might have become an ex-Mariner today, Seattle re-signed the veteran catcher to a one-year contract. Financial figures were not released, nor was any word about the status of ongoing "
World, A US soldier who walked out on the 82nd Airborne Division and fled to Canada rather than fight in Iraq is seeking refugee status.
World,"As if the Palestinian Authority was the pinnacle of good governance, with a shining proud record of the all-encompassing democracy, fiscal transparency and national unity, until Marwan Barghouti, the spoiler emerged from his prison cell and wickedly "
World,"AMSTERDAM A Dutch businessman will face genocide charges for allegedly supplying Saddam Hussein #39;s government with chemicals used to make poison gas that killed thousands of Iraqi Kurds in the 1980s, prosecutors said Tuesday."
World,"KHARTOUM, 5 December 2004 - African forces should be fully deployed to Sudans troubled Darfur region by the end of the year despite some delays in building the infrastructure to house them, the new head of the African Union mission said yesterday."
World," VANCOUVER (CP)   A Vancouver man wanted by the U.S. for the 30 year old murder of an American Indian Movement activist is being persecuted based on a faulty FBI investigation and the word of a troubled drug addict, says the lawyer defending his so called partner in crime."
World," With support from John Kerry's campaign, two third party candidates for president officially asked on Tuesday for a recount in Ohio, the state that put President Bush over the top in November."
Sports,"In the days after the report that the Yankees' Jason Giambi admitted to using steroids in testimony before a federal grand jury, Giambi's agent, Arn Tellem, was silent."
World,Ukrainian MPs will make a new attempt on Wednesday to agree reforms ahead of the election re-run.
Business,"Under WTO rules, candidates for the organization #39;s top job must formally submit their bids before January, with the 148-nation WTO expected to select Supachai Panitchpakdi #39;s replacement by the end of June."
Business,"com December 6, 2004, 2:13 PM PT. This priority jumped up two spots into second place as CRM returns into the spotlight among top software initiatives alongside directory services and open source."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson, the world #39;s biggest maker of medical devices, may buy defibrillator maker Guidant Corp. for \$24 billion, people familiar with the situation said today."
Business,"Sprint, the third largest US mobile phone network operator, has announced details of its plan to spend \$3bn over the next three years to upgrade its network infrastructure and roll out third-generation services."
Business,"Texas Instruments Inc., the world #39;s biggest maker of mobile-phone processors, narrowed its fourth- quarter sales forecast because industrial customers for its chips continue to reduce inventory."
Sports,"Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong will coach the Gators in the Peach Bowl, taking a spot left vacant because Ron Zook is leaving for Illinois and Urban Meyer wants to coach Utah through its postseason game."
Sci/Tech,"An out-of-the-box plan to put a new space habitat in orbit could be a leading contender for saving the Hubble Space Telescope, private-sector analysts say in a proposal being prepared for NASA."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla has released Thunderbird 1.0, an open-source e-mail client that complements its Firefox Web browser. Mozilla says the e-mail program will help users avoid spam and viruses, and "
Sci/Tech,BEA Systems Inc. chose the opening day of competitor Oracle #39;s annual user conference in San Francisco to talk about its next version of the BEA WebLogic Application Server platform.
Sci/Tech,IBM today said it has demonstrated a technique that triples the performance of a standard semiconductor transistor with a process that is compatible with conventional CMOS technology.
Sci/Tech,"While taking a back seat to software and security efforts, hardware is still a big time concern according to our survey. Organizations are taking the opportunity to consolidate their environments as they replace "
World,A businessman wanted by the US for allegedly shipping thousands of tonnes of chemicals to Saddam Hussein has been detained by police in Holland and accused of complicity in the poison gas attacks that killed thousands of Kurds in the late 1980s.
Sports,"Dec 7, 2004 - ATLANTA BRAVES Named Tim Conroy special assistant to the general manager-major league scout. CHICAGO CUBS-Agreed to terms with SS Nomar Garciaparra on a one-year contract."
Sci/Tech," If my experiences with two new massively multiplayer online role playing games have taught me one thing, it's that if I really wanted, I'd never have to interact face to face with another person again. I have all the friends and enemies I can handle thanks to ""EverQuest II"" and ""World of Warcraft."""
Business, Sprint Corp. said on Tuesday it would spend  $US3 billion ( $NZ4.2 billion) over the next three years to upgrade its mobile network including the development of high speed Internet services.
Business,OIL prices fell more than a dollar to a three-month low yesterday as mild winter weather sapped demand in the heavy energy consuming north-east of the United States.
Sci/Tech," Euro RSCG 4D executive creative director Arthur Ceria is joining OgilvyOne's San Francisco office, which opened last Tuesday to service the Yahoo! online advertising account, a new assignment, the agency said."
Sci/Tech," Oracle at the OpenWorld conference on Tuesday is making several product rollouts, including a new version of its database and grid computing enhancements."
Sci/Tech,"Michael Dell has seen the future and it #39;s a 128-node  quot;MegaGrid quot; running the Linux operating system on Dell servers at Dell #39;s lab in Austin, Texas."
Sci/Tech,"DURHAM, NC -- Two students from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will split \$100,000 in scholarship money. The award is a prize for their cancer research."
Sci/Tech,"Amid reports of Trojans and worms squirming through mobile devices, Trend Micro Inc. says it will roll out anti-virus and anti-spam protection for users of data-centric smart phones."
Sci/Tech," Marcus Kemp said his new job as vice chairman and chief creative officer at BBDO in Atlanta ""has all the challenges in our industry""  including building a brand with the shop's largest account (Cingular) following a major acquisition (AT T Wireless)."
Sports,"DAVE Collins, a professor at Edinburgh University, has been charged with the task of preparing Britains elite athletes for the 2008 Beijing Olympics."
Sports,"Oxford, the pre-match favourites, reclaimed the MMC Trophy in one of the better Varsity matches for some time here yesterday. But this, the 123rd staging of the annual amateur "
Sports,"short time I was there, #39; #39; he said. I just felt Chicago is the best place for. me. I #39;m looking forward to going out there and, hopefully, turning this into a. 182 home runs and 710 RBIs."
Sci/Tech, Opinion: Want a quick and easy introduction to Linux? Steven J. Vaughan Nichols offers two reading suggestions that will help get you started.
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Oracle Corp.  on Tuesday promised to do everything it can to keep PeopleSoft Inc.'s  giant customer base, whose departure could threaten the financial success of its proposed  #36;9.2 billion takeover of PeopleSoft."
Sci/Tech," OUTLOOK FOR HUBBLE: The newest report on a plan to save the popular, aging space telescope by repairing it with a robot says it would cost  #36;2 billion and have just a 50 50 chance of working."
Sci/Tech,"Now that Apple Computer has its shitake mushrooms together, it apparently is being coveted by IBM. Missing Links"
World," Mary Frances Berry, blunt spoken chairwoman of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, resigned Tuesday after more than two decades of criticizing the governments, both Democratic and Republican, that she served."
World, A state appeals court on Tuesday lifted an order that had stopped San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy from being sworn in for a second term.
World,Israel dismisses reports from Egypt that a peace plan has been agreed with the Palestinians as premature.
World,"Accumulated lead exposure may increase the risk of developing a cataract, research suggests."
Sci/Tech,Nortel Networks is pushing its security features to the forefront with a series of updated products and a new relationship with security vendor Symantec.
Sci/Tech,Security alliance asks for more funding for cybersecurity research and development.
Sci/Tech,Humax offers solid box with built-in DVD recorder and 80 hours of storage.
Business,": Consumer goods maker Colgate-Palmolive Co said on Tuesday it would cut about 12 per cent of its 37,000-person work force and close one-third of its factories worldwide as part of a four-year restructuring."
Business,Packard Chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina said Tuesday that the company is finally where it wants to be in terms of its organizational model.
Sports," Latrell Sprewell was suspended for one game by the NBA on Tuesday for yelling a sexual vulgarity at a female fan during a game, the latest episode of a player clashing with spectators."
Sci/Tech,mithridate writes  quot;Microsoft has posted the Windows 2003 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate. eWeek has a short review of the service pack.
Sports,"VALENCIA, December 7 (Champions League) - Werder Bremen saw off Valencia to qualify for the knockout phase of the Champions League and condemn their hosts to UEFA Cup football."
Sports,"MARK Viduka was back among the goals yesterday after going through his longest spell without scoring in England. Viduka scored twice to inspire Middlesbrough to a 3-2 Premier League home win over Manchester City, ending a 12-match goal drought."
Sports, The Cubs and shortstop Nomar Garciaparra have agreed to terms on a one year deal worth  $8 million. No option years were added to the contract.
World,"Major League Baseball player Rick Helling, right, talks with an unidentified Player #39;s Association representative as he arrives to attend meetings Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix."
World,"In recent testing by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Alberta teens placed in the top three for their scores in math, reading and science."
Business,"FRESNO, Calif. -- Automobile manufacturers sued Tuesday to block California regulators from adopting the world #39;s toughest vehicle-emissions standards, arguing in a lawsuit that the standards are the federal government #39;s responsibility."
Sports,Valencia coach Claudio Ranieri railed against referee Anders Frisk after his side went out of the Champions League with a 2-0 defeat by Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
Business,"Business software maker Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday promised to do everything it can to keep PeopleSoft Inc."
World, Ukraine's outgoing president and opposition appeared deadlocked on Tuesday after the collapse of a tentative deal intended to smooth a rerun of elections annulled because of fraud and defuse weeks of turmoil.
Sports," Karl Malone has ruled out a return to the Los Angeles Lakers because of comments made by Kobe Bryant in a radio interview, Malone's agent said Tuesday."
Sports," The Seattle Mariners Tuesday agreed to terms with backstop Dan Wilson on a one year contract, avoiding arbitration with the franchise #39;s all time leader in games caught."
Sports," The Mariners agreed Tuesday to a  #36;1.75 million, one year contract with catcher Dan Wilson, bringing back a fan favorite who represents a link to the team's historic 1995 breakthrough."
Sports," Urban Meyer's eyes widened as he looked around Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. He saw references to the school's six Southeastern Conference titles, two Heisman Trophy winners and the 1996 national championship. It wasn't his first trip to The Swamp, but it sure felt different. This was home now."
World, Ukraine's outgoing president and  opposition appeared deadlocked on Tuesday after the collapse of  a tentative deal intended to smooth a rerun of elections  annulled because of fraud and defuse weeks of turmoil.
World," A standoff over how the scrapping of  IRA arms is proved looks set to dash hopes of a landmark deal  in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, when Britain and Ireland plan  to unveil their blueprint for a lasting political settlement."
Business,Credit Suisse yesterday announced a radical shake-up of its businesses including an overhaul of its investment bank and the planned flotation of insurer Winterthur.
Sci/Tech,"Elephants must receive hundreds of times more space to live at San Francisco #39;s zoo or not be kept at the facility, city legislators said on Tuesday in legislation that could effectively bar pachyderms for good."
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals declined to offer arbitration to veteran outfielder Juan Gonzalez and three others on Tuesday, effectively cutting them loose."
Sports,"GAINESVILLE, Fla. Dec 7, 2004 - Urban Meyer #39;s eyes widened as he looked around Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. He saw references to the school #39;s six Southeastern Conference titles, two Heisman Trophy winners and the 1996 national championship."
World,Israel #39;s chief of staff has called for the army to examine its conduct following allegations that soldiers carried out an execution-style killing of an unarmed Palestinian militant in the West Bank.
Sports," A minor league hockey referee wants assault charges dropped against a team owner who he claimed punched him last week, but prosecutors won't drop the case."
Business," The dollar paused from recent heavy  selling on Wednesday, holding near overnight levels against the  euro and the yen as investors brushed aside revised data that  confirmed sluggish growth in Japan's economy."
Business,The Dollar hit fresh lows against the euro and the pound yesterday after European finance ministers launched a direct challenge to the US to tackle its financial deficits.
Business," The Supreme Court considered Tuesday whether state alcoholic beverage regulations put in place 70 years ago, after Prohibition was lifted, should remain the law of the land in the Internet age."
Business,Beleaguered pharmaceutical giant Merck  amp; Co. Inc. has appointed a special committee of board members and a retired federal judge to review the company #39;s actions before it 
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and NVIDIA Corporation today announced that the companies have been collaborating to develop the graphics processing unit for the Playstation 3. In the future, the experience "
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation today announced the worldwide availability of the Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0 e-mail client. Thunderbird follows last month #39;s highly successful release of the open-source browser, Mozilla Firefox 1.0."
Sci/Tech,"Lycos UK has withdrawn its anti-spam screensaver download from its portal following criticism that the vigilante-style programme had been too successful against spammers websites, shutting down a range of sites."
Sports,DEFENDING champions Porto sneaked through to the knockout phase of the Champions League with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea last night.
Sports,Claudio Ranieri #39;s future as manager of Valencia was thrown in doubt last night when they failed to progress from Group G following a 2-0 home defeat by Werder Bremen.
Sports,"PERTH, Australia (AFP) - The Pakistan pace duo of Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami will get their first crack at an Australian Test batsman so far on this tour when they take on a Chairman #39;s XI captained by Justin Langer in a limited overs match here."
Sports,"The Seattle Mariners signed catcher Dan Wilson to a one-year contract Tuesday, bringing back a fan favorite who represents a link to the team #39;s historic 1995 breakthrough."
Sci/Tech, Ever wonder how they squeeze so much electronic wizardry into those tiny cellular flip phones?
World," Women and girls in war zones suffer rape and violent abuse while offenders escape punishment, Amnesty International said a report released Wednesday."
World,"The official news agency of Egypt says leaders there have reached an understanding with Israel, the Palestinians, the United States and Europe."
World,"During a two-day visit to Damascus by Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Palestine Liberation Organisation and official candidate of the Fatah movement in the elections, the Palestinians "
Sports," Nomar Garciaparra stayed with the Chicago Cubs, and the Boston Red Sox made arbitration offers to Pedro Martinez and several other World Series stars Tuesday, the first big deadline of the offseason for teams and free agents."
Sci/Tech," After a year of pilots and trials, Siebel Systems jumped with both feet into the SMB market Tuesday, announcing a new approach to offer Siebel Professional CRM applications to SMBs (small and midsize businesses)    companies with revenues up to about  #36;500 million."
Sci/Tech," Elephants must receive hundreds of times more space to live at San Francisco's zoo or not be kept at the facility, city legislators said on Tuesday in legislation that could effectively bar pachyderms for good."
World," New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, whose white collar crime investigations have sent a shudder through Wall Street, announced Tuesday he is running for governor in 2006."
World," The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a sweeping overhaul of U.S. intelligence agencies, ending weeks of wrangling over the Pentagon's power under the reforms demanded after the Sept. 11 attacks."
Business,"Toyota, General Motors and seven other automakers filed suit to block California's new greenhouse gas regulation, which was approved by the state in September."
Business,"China #39;s largest personal computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd. (0992.HK: Quote, Profile, Research) , said on Wednesday it is buying control of IBM #39;s PC-making business for \$1.25 "
Business,  The US Supreme Court Tuesday heard a case about the sale of wine over the Internet. The court heard arguments on whether it #39;s fair for states to ban out of state growers from shipping their products 
Business,"Virgin Atlantic is to launch a price war on the  quot;Kangaroo route quot; between London and Sydney, pledging to cut fares by up to one-third."
Business,"No problem. Salvation Army bell ringers will swipe your debit or credit card for an on-the-spot donation. Starting Wednesday in Arizona, the agency is using hand-held debit/credit machines at select Valley locations."
Business,"The crisis in the UK occupational pensions sector seemingly scaled new heights this week as Federal Mogul, the insolvent American car parts manufacturer, finally pulled the plug on the pension fund of its UK subsidiary Turner  amp; Newall."
Sports, Baseball players gave their lawyers the go ahead Tuesday to reach an agreement with owners on tougher testing for steroids.
Sci/Tech,"Nvidia Corp. will supply graphics technology for Sony Corp. #39;s next-generation PlayStation video game console, the companies said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration or NASA is hoping to develop techniques to allow a crew to repair damages to Space Shuttle in flight.
Sci/Tech,"Space shuttle launches are 100 times more dangerous to people on the ground than any other US missiles or rockets, and NASA fails to meet "
Sci/Tech,"The rapid growth in online game playing will put pressure on broadband networks to evolve, according to research published this week by Sandvine."
Sports,"The International Olympic Committee joined the investigation yesterday into allegations that Marion Jones, the American gold-medal sprinter, had used anabolic steroids and other illegal bodybuilding drugs."
Sports,"Minnesota Timberwolves Latrell Sprewell #39;s profane comments, made to a female heckler, are being reviewed by NBA officials. The Star Tribune reported Tuesday that Sprewell #39;s "
Sports,"Nomar Garciaparra stayed with the Chicago Cubs, and the Boston Red Sox made arbitration offers to Pedro Martinez and several other World Series stars Tuesday, the first big deadline of the offseason for teams and free agents."
Sports,"The Houston Astros and free-agent outfielder Orlando Palmeiro agreed to an \$800,000, one-year contract Tuesday. The Astros also signed right-handed reliever Russ Springer to a minor league contract."
World,"It #39;s the mildest of mild winters down here in the south of Italy and, last weekend at Bcoli, a pretty suburb by the seaside west of Naples, the customers of Pizzeria  quot;Da Enrico quot; were making the most of it."
Sports,The International Olympic Committee joined the investigation into allegations that Marion Jones had used anabolic steroids and other illegal bodybuilding drugs.
Business," China's largest personal computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd. (0992.HK), said on Wednesday it is buying control of IBM's PC making business for  #36;1.25 billion, capping the U.S. tech giant's gradual withdrawal from the business it helped pioneer in 1981."
Business," Hanging stockings by the chimney with care? Retailers hope that St. Nicholas soon will be there  #151; to hang a 42 inch plasma screen TV. As prices drop for high end televisions, sales are leaping. Retailers expect to sell twice as many plasma screen televisions and three times as many LCD televisions this year, according to the Consumer Electronics Association."
Business,"Saudi Arabia has begun to reduce oil output ahead of this week #39;s Opec meeting, industry officials said yesterday. The reduction, expected to continue over the coming months "
Sci/Tech,"Following the launch of its Firefox browser, Mozilla delivers an E-mail client. A calendaring application may be next. By John Foley."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to prove that grid computing can work in the business world, Dell, EMC, Intel and Oracle on Tuesday announced a joint effort designed to show business users how to use the distributed computing technology."
Sci/Tech,Trend Micro has debuted a software package said to provide antivirus and anti-spam protection for SMS messaging on  quot;data-centric quot; mobile phones and PDAs.
Sports,Danny Williams #39; trainer Jim McDonnell claimed last night that Vitali Klitschko #39;s steroid-using past would count against him when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against the British challenger here on Saturday night.
World,  An American war dodger who willingly joined the US army because it would pay for his university education testified yesterday the birth of his son was the final step in his realization that he didn #39;t want to be a killer.
Business,"Palmolive, the toothpaste to bleach consumer goods giant, is cutting more than one in 10 of its workforce across the world."
Business,"Half the world #39;s 2.8bn workers are trapped in jobs that leave them and their families struggling to survive on less than \$2 a day, with little prospect of escape from grinding "
Business,"DETROIT, Dec. 7- Toyota, General Motors and seven other automakers filed suit on Tuesday to block California #39;s new greenhouse gas regulation, which was approved by the state in its final form in September."
Business,Johnson  amp; Johnson (nyse: JNJ - news - people ) is said to be in advanced talks to buy medical device maker Guidant (nyse: GDT - news - people ) for more than \$24 billion.
Business,"The European Union #39;s top monetary official said Tuesday he was concerned over Italian budget deficit figures, only a week after Greece was challenged over alleged sloppy bookkeeping and possible underreporting of its deficit to present a rosy economic "
World," The Irish Republican Army has reopened negotiations with Northern Ireland's disarmament chief, the outlawed group said Tuesday, signaling its readiness to put more weapons out of commission for the first time in over a year."
Sports,Marion Jones was under growing pressure last night after the International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge set up an investigation into allegations she used banned performance-enhancing drugs.
World,"ITALIAN anti-Mafia magistrates ordered the arrest of 65 people as part of a massive police swoop in Naples early today in a bid to staunch the bloodletting in a turf war which has killed more than 120 people, Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu said."
World,"The EU is preparing to send a  quot;positive signal quot; to China at a summit with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao Wednesday over his call to lift a 15-year-old EU arms embargo, but no immediate decision is expected."
Sci/Tech," China's biggest computer maker, Lenovo Group, said Wednesday it has acquired a majority stake in International Business Machines Corp.'s personal computer business for  #36;1.75 billion, one of the biggest Chinese overseas acquisitions ever."
World,The British and Irish prime ministers are due in Northern Ireland as hopes fade of a deal to restore devolution.
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Oracle  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ORCL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ORCL.O</A> on Tuesday promised to do everything it can to  keep PeopleSoft Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=PSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">PSFT.O</A> giant customer base, whose  departure could threaten the financial success of its proposed   $9.2 billion takeover of PeopleSoft."
Sci/Tech,"Lenovo Group said Wednesday it has acquired a majority stake in International Business Machines Corp.'s personal computer business for \$1.25 billion, one of the biggest Chinese overseas acquisitions ever.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Associated Press</B></FONT>"
Business,"Palmolive said that it would close about a third of its factories and cut more than 4,400 jobs over the next four years."
Sci/Tech," Veritas Software's research and development (R D) center in Pune, India, will soon be the company's largest worldwide, according to a company executive."
Sci/Tech," Israeli companies want to collaborate with Indian companies on research and development (R D) to create IT products and services for the global market, according to Ehud Olmert, Israel's deputy prime minister and minister for industry, trade, labor and communications."
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systemstook dead aim at data centers Tuesday at its annual Worldwide Analyst Conference, with company executives claiming many communications functions in servers would be better off moved into the network."
Sci/Tech, A cybersecurity advocacy group on Tuesday called on U.S. President George Bush to focus more resources on computer issues and elevate the top IT security position at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the assistant secretary level.
Sci/Tech,"After a year of pilots and trials, Siebel Systems jumped with both feet into the SMB market Tuesday, announcing a new approach to offer Siebel Professional CRM applications to SMBs (small and midsize businesses) -- companies with revenues up to about \$500 million."
Sci/Tech,Road map promises 64-bit capabilities for desktop processors by first half of 2005.
Business,"Supreme Court justices on Tuesday uncorked tough questions for states that ban direct shipments of wine. With eager winemakers looking on, the court confronted two competing constitutional mandates."
Business,France and Germany #39;s bruising dispute with Brussels over their big budget deficits is expected to be suspended next week after both countries claimed they would comply with EU rules in 2005.
Sports,Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand was suspended one game without pay by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Tuesday.
Sports, Carl Krauser scored all but two of his 17 points at the free throw line to lead No. 11 Pittsburgh to a 70 51 victory over Memphis on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic.
Sports," Carl Krauser scored 17 points,  grabbed seven rebounds and handed out four assists to lead No.  11 Pittsburgh over Memphis, 70 51, in the Jimmy V Classic from  New York's famed Madison Square Garden."
Sci/Tech,"When you want to switch from one open application to another, you don #146;t have to move your cursor down to the Dock. Your hands don #146;t even have to leave the keyboard. Read this week #146;s tip to learn how you can use simple keystrokes to switch quickly between open apps. Dec 07"
Business,"Lenovo Group Limited, a Personal Computer brand in China and across Asia has announced a definitive agreement under which Lenovo will acquire IBM #39;s Personal Computing Division to form the world #39;s third-largest PC business, bringing IBM #39;s enterprise-class "
Business,"NEW YORK Oil prices have dropped again, going down to the lowest level in four months. In New York, crude for January delivery fell one dollar and 52 cents to settle at 41 dollars, 46 cents a barrel."
Business,"Former European Union trade commissioner Pascal Lamy won wide backing from EU governments Tuesday in his bid to become the next head of the World Trade Organization, a spokeswoman said."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson, the US medical and consumer goods group, is in advanced discussions to buy Guidant, a maker of medical devices, in a deal that could be worth about \$24bn (12bn)."
World,"FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Fake blood spewed, smoke billowed, strobe lights flashed, and two high-tech dummies with limbs blown off lay on the ground."
Sports,"December 8, 2004. Vitali Klitschko is recognized by Ring Magazine as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. HBO Sports would also like you to believe it."
Sports,"LEVERKUSEN/ROME, Dec 7 (SW) - Dynamo Kiev, Bayer Leverkusen, and Real Madrid all have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League Round of 16 if they can get the right results in Group F on Wednesday night."
Sports,"  Left handed reliever Rheal Cormier is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing to a  $5.75 million, two year contract."
Sports,Geno Auriemma has coached many great players while turning Connecticut into a five-time national champion. He will coach against one of them for the first time Tuesday night.
World,Relief workers battled rain and choppy seas yesterday to deliver food and medicine to the country #39;s northeast following devastating back-to-back storms that killed at least 568 people and left hundreds more missing.
Business,Credit Suisse Group announced yesterday that it would integrate its Credit Suisse First Boston investment banking arm into the parent company over the next two years in an effort to create a  quot;more focused franchise.
Sports, Kennedy Winston scored 21 points and Chuck Davis had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 18 Alabama to a 72 54 victory over Alabama State on Tuesday night.
Sci/Tech,"Will Juniper Networks, Ciscos chief rival in the router market, make an entry into ethernet switching, and try to take yet another bite out of Ciscos business?"
Sci/Tech,"com December 7, 2004, 10:51 AM PT. Microsoft said Tuesday that it has released a near-final test version of updates to its Windows and Windows Server operating systems."
Sports,"Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger frankly admitted his goalkeeper, Manuel Almunia is feeling the pressure to perform after a nervous display in the Gunners Champions League win overnight."
Sports,"  The Red Sox offered arbitration to nine players Tuesday, including three key players who helped the club win its first World Series since 1918."
Sports,"Dec 7, 2004 - KANSAS CITY ROYALS Agreed to terms with RHP Kevin Appier on a minor league contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS Named Von Hayes manager and Javier Alvidrez trainer of Midland of the Texas League, Todd "
Sports," Kylan Loney had five 3s among her 23 points, and Arizona State used 24 turnovers by 11th ranked Georgia to win 67 57 Tuesday night."
Business,Regulators are wielding a new weapon against Wall Street firms instead of multimillion-dollar fines: temporarily shutting down certain business lines.
World,  The State Department's second in command said yesterday that Syria had improved security along its border with Iraq but needed to do more to keep armed supporters of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein from sneaking across.
Business,"Pascal Lamy, the former EU trade commissioner, could become the World Trade Organisation #39;s new director general, replacing Supachai Panitchpakdi when his three-year term runs out in August."
Business,"A record number people are working in the global economy but half of them make \$2 a day or less, according to a report published yesterday."
Business,"France #39;s market regulator fined Jean-Marie Messier, the disgraced chairman of Vivendi Universal, 1m (700,000) last night for misleading investors with over-optimistic corporate bravado over a two-year period that ended in the collapse of his "
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla, after taking on the Internet browser market which is  quot;owned quot; by microsoft now decided to take on the Email Client Market, which is also controlled by microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba claimed yesterday to have developed the first DVD that is capable of playing both conventional and high-definition content, in the latest move in the race for the next generation of optical discs."
Sci/Tech,"Apple shares rose 4.9 percent on Monday after analysts said they expected the company to introduce a smaller, cheaper iPod in January."
Sports,"The annual  quot;City Game, quot; matching Pittsburgh against cross-town rival Duquesne, has not been much of a game in recent years with the Panthers dominating "
Sports,"Pedro Martinez, Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek were offered salary arbitration Tuesday by the Boston Red Sox, giving them until Jan. 8 to re-sign three key players who helped the team win its first World Series since 1918."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand was suspended Tuesday for one game by the NBA for shoving Charlotte #39;s Emeka Okafor during the fourth quarter of Monday night #39;s game."
Sports,"LeBron James scored 27 points and assisted on Lucious Harris #39; clinching 3-pointer with 6 seconds left as the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight at home, 103-97 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night."
Sports," Mike Wilkinson scored 18 points and No. 24 Wisconsin beat Wisconsin Green Bay 65 55 on Tuesday night, extending the longest home winning streak in Division I to 32 games."
World,"Dozens of establishment figures, including five former ambassadors and leading military officers, signed an open letter to Tony Blair today calling for an inquiry into the deaths of Iraqis after the war."
Sports,Providence goaltender David Cacciola expected to face a lot of shots when the Friars visited Boston College on Saturday. But he did not expect about three games' worth.
Sports,The Redskins may have a tough time retaining improving linebacker Antonio Pierce when he becomes a free agent after the season.
Sports,"Other running backs were ranked higher than Julius Jones in last April's draft and the Cowboys took heat for trading down and taking him. Now, minds are changing."
Sports,Carl Krauser scores all but two of his 17 points at the free throw line to lead No. 11 Pittsburgh to a 70-51 victory over Memphis.
Sports,"Public and private comments from Kobe Bryant have ended any possibility that Karl Malone would rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Malone's agent."
Sports,"Hometown boy Jim O'Brien has found that returning to Philadelphia as head coach is as tough as a week-old cheesesteak. With three new starters, the 76ers are scuffling at 6-10."
Business,"The directors of Merck, the giant drug maker, have opened an independent investigation into whether the company acted properly regarding Vioxx, the arthritis treatment that it withdrew from the market in September."
Sports,Real Madrid held their final training session in Rome on Tuesday evening ahead of their must-win Champions League match against Roma on Wednesday night.
Sports,"Krauser, one of seven New York City area players on No. 11 Pittsburgh #39;s roster, scored all but two of his 17 points at the free throw line in a 70-51 victory over Memphis on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic."
World,"Police have detained more than 50 people in a swoop on the local mafia, known as the Camorra, in the southern Italian city of Naples, which has been the scene of an escalating turf war."
World,"Australia #39;s government will spend A\$591 million (\$455 million) to upgrade security at its overseas missions and embassies over the next five years, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said."
Sports, Los Angeles Clippers forward  Elton Brand was suspended Tuesday for one game by the NBA for  shoving Charlotte's Emeka Okafor during the fourth quarter of  Monday night's game.
Sports,No. 19 Maryland overcomes poor first-half shooting to earn a 91-42 victory over St. Bonaventure.
Sports,"With Latrell Sprewell suspended and Don Nelson tossed two minutes into the game, Dirk Nowitzki becomes the story by scoring 34 points to lift the Mavs over the Wolves, 97-87."
World, The United States on Tuesday accused all parties in the 22 month conflict in Sudan's western Darfur region of complicity in a growing humanitarian disaster and demanded that those responsible be held accountable for atrocities and attacks on civilians.
World," US marines have begun arriving in the Philippines to help the relief effort from storms that have left over 1,500 people dead or missing, a US military spokesman said."
World,tiered property system favors city dwellers while handicapping the farmers once at the core of Chinese society.
World,"Based on information gathered during the recent fighting in Fallujah, Baghdad and elsewhere in the Sunni Triangle, officials said that a handful of senior Iraqi Baathists operating in Syria are collecting money and turning it over to the insurgency."
Business,"Europe #39;s financial policy makers issued their strongest warnings yet about the dangers of a swooning dollar, and the dollar promptly sank to a new low against the euro."
Business,"If the Supreme Court argument Tuesday on interstate wine sales proves to be a reliable roadmap to the eventual decision, consumers who want to order wine directly from "
Business,"A bipartisan commission that includes energy industry executives, environmentalists and academics will issue a report today that calls on the nation to adopt mandatory limits "
Business,"Shareholders of the South African mining company Gold Fields rejected a bid to merge with Iamgold of Toronto Tuesday, a development that shifted investors #39; focus back to Harmony Gold Mining #39;s hostile bid for Gold Fields."
Sports,NFL scouts and front-office executives were less than enamored of the top tailbacks available in the draft in April. The first didn #39;t come off the board until the St.
World,Police in Holland have arrested a Dutch national suspected of supplying thousands of tonnes of nerve gas to former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Sports," Carl Krauser scored 17 points,  grabbed seven rebounds and handed out four assists to lead No.  11 Pittsburgh over Memphis, 70 51, in the Jimmy V Classic from  New York's famed Madison Square Garden."
Sports,"Many marketing experts say that Barry Bonds needs to issue an apology, but those closest to Bonds indicate that he will remain the same strong and stoic superstar."
Sports,"Some massive defensive linemen are the antithesis of the slimmer, more mobile linemen made famous by the Tampa Bay defense and personified by Warren Sapp."
Business," France #39;s stock market regulator on Tuesday fined Jean Marie Messier euro1 million (US $1.35 million) for misleading financial information issued by Vivendi Universal SA when he was its chairman and CEO, Messier #39;s lawyer said."
World,"NAVALADY BEACH, Sri Lanka -- As dawn breaks over Sri Lanka's coast, dozens of parents come to the beach where huge waves seized their children a week ago."
Sports, Maryland has scored at least 72 points in its five wins this season and is 23-6 when scoring at least 70 points under head coach Brenda Frese.
Sports,When asked if he was concerned with losing to arch-rival Georgia Tech for the second time in three years last Friday night - that after the Lady Bulldogs won the first 24 meetings in the series by an average of more than 26 points per game -ndy 
Sports,Allan Houston was activated by the New York Knicks in Memphis of Tennessee Tuesday after missing 16 games with a sore left knee and should make his National Basketball Association season debut this week.
World,"THE HAGUE : The EU is set to give a  quot;positive signal quot; to China at a summit with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao over his call to lift a 15-year-old EU arms embargo, but no immediate decision is expected."
World, The United States on Tuesday accused all parties in the 22 month conflict in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region of complicity in a growing humanitarian disaster and demanded that those responsible be held accountable for atrocities and attacks 
World,"THE Federal Government will spend \$591 million on boosting security at Australian missions overseas, providing better protection for staff and visitors."
Sports, Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points as the  Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97 87 in  National Basketball Association play Tuesday night.
Sports, Defending champion Porto produced a  thrilling fightback to beat Chelsea 2 1 and grab a Champions  League lifeline as Arsenal and Werder Bremen booked their  places in the next round Tuesday.
Sports,"While the Yankees tear out their hair trying to decide what to do about Jason Giambi, the Rockies fired Denny Neagle, who was arrested for soliciting a woman for prostitution."
World," Egypt's official news agency said Tuesday significant progress had been made in international efforts to end Israeli Palestinian violence, but both sides to the conflict termed talk of a deal premature."
World," Australia will spend 591 million dollars (460 million US) boosting security at its overseas missions in the aftermath of the Jakarta embassy bombing in September, the government said."
Business," BEIJING/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - IBM is selling its  PC-making business to China's largest personal computer maker,  Lenovo Group Ltd., for \$1.25 billion, marking the U.S. giant's  retreat from an industry it helped pioneer in 1981."
World,"Raise prices. Ease production. For weeks ahead of this week's OPEC meeting, hawks in the organization have been talking tough about the need to keep oil revenues high - and lowering output."
Business,Some companies are trying to rework policies in order to rehire retired professionals who want to return to work on a limited basis.
Business,"Lenovo #39;s planned acquisition of IBM #39;s personal computing division is expected to see 180 employees in Australia and 10 in New Zealand transition to the Chinese company, IBM Australia officials said today."
Business,"ID Biomedical of Vancouver, Canada #39;s main supplier of flu vaccines, said Tuesday it will not sell 1.2 million doses of flu vaccine to the United States."
Business,"Shares in the Australian subsidiary of Metoz, formerly Metro Cash  amp; Carry, yesterday jumped 15 percent as investors anticipated its takeover target, Foodland "
Business,"The upstart miner has won a huge round as part of its hostile takeover bid for Gold Fields. It #39;s not money in the bank yet, though."
World,"  India's government again put aside private aid groups' urgent requests yesterday to help tsunami survivors on the devastated Andaman and Nicobar Islands, saying a decision would be made after five days."
Sci/Tech,"The longest serving astronaut in history, John W. Young, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Mr. Young, who has spent 42 years at the National Aeronautics and Space "
Sci/Tech,"Dell rarely misses an opportunity to remind chief rival Hewlett-Packard (HPQ ) which outfit is king of low-cost PCs. On Dec. 6, one day before HP #39;s semiannual meeting with analysts and investors, Dell (DELL "
Sci/Tech,"As an Australian court considers whether Kazaa #39;s parent company should be forced to pay damages for the file sharing that goes on over its peer-to-peer (P2P) network, questions persist about "
Sports,LONDON (Ticker) - The International Olympic Committee announced Tuesday it has begun its investigation of doping allegations against American gold medal-winning sprinter Marion Jones.
Sports,"Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has admitted he could quit Anfield at the end of the season. Skipper Gerrard, who almost joined Chelsea last summer, said:  quot;If the club is moving forward and doing well, I won #39;t have to be looking anywhere else."
Sports,"Another page in the saga of American soccer is turned tonight when the US women #39;s team plays Mexico at Home Depot Center (11 pm ET, ESPN Classic) in "
Sports,Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-87 in National Basketball Association play Tuesday night.
Sports,"No. 19 Maryland is a potent offensive team this season, one with several players who are capable scoring threats. But occasionally, even the best shooters fail to get their shots to fall."
Sports," Minnesota Timberwolves guard Latrell Sprewell has been suspended one game without pay for directing obscenities toward fans, the NBA announced Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila)."
Sports," Chicago Bears quarterback Craig Krenzel landed on injured reserve Tuesday, effectively ending his season. Krenzel injured an ankle as he scrambled for two yards in the second quarter of a 21 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 25."
Sports, Brad Buckman scored 18 points and blocked seven shots to lead No. 14 Texas to an 86 57 victory over North Texas on Tuesday night.
World,"  Kofi Annan is rejecting calls for his resignation, vowing to  quot;carry on quot; at the helm of the United Nations for the next two years."
World,UNITED NATIONS The US ambassador to the UN has accused all parties involved in western Sudan #39;s violence of being responsible for a growing humanitarian disaster.
Sci/Tech,"Seiko Epson is developing flexible display technologies that could lead to ""e-paper"" that can be rolled up and folded as a replacement for paper-based newspapers or magazines."
Sports,Ravens defensive back Deion Sanders appears close to returning for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
World,"  The tsunamis last week probably killed more people in the southernmost area of Burma than were reported dead by the country's ruling military junta, but the region has not been independently surveyed because of tightly restricted access, specialists say."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0 Email Client Launched\\Dumped IE for the Firefox Browser? Why not trash Outlook and download Mozilla Thunderbird for the full Mozilla online experience. Moziilla Thunderbird, the second major offering from the Mozilla Foundation was released today in a 1.0 ready for distribution version. The Mozilla Foundation is a ..."
Sci/Tech,"A Las Vegas adult entertainment operator sues his local telephone company in federal court for \$30 million, ressurecting charges that phone hackers crippled his business.\"
Sci/Tech,"Packard acknowledged that on three occasions it considered breaking up, but each time the board unanimously decided to keep the company together."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems, the maker of Internet networking equipment, said that it was on track to meet Wall Street's estimates for 13 percent growth in revenue for fiscal 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Italia released details of its offer to buy the 44 percent it does not own of its mobile phone unit, Telecom Italia Mobile."
Sci/Tech,A simulcast music exchange at Carnegie Hall on Saturday showed how technology can transform social studies and musical collaboration.
Business,New York and Connecticut officials say they are investigating whether improper behavior by insurance firms has been a factor in the rapidly rising cost of malpractice insurance for lawyers and doctors.
Business,"Major automakers are challenging a state law requiring cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent over the next 12 years, a requirement companies say is prohibitively expensive."
Business,"Prince George's County officials Tuesday renewed their push to persuade retailers to locate in the county by releasing a 70-page report that said it is home to more high-income households than Anne Arundel, Howard counties."
Business,  China #39;s biggest computer maker said it has acquired a majority stake in IBM #39;s personal computer business for  $1.75 billion dollars in one of the biggest Chinese overseas acquisitions ever.
Business,Description: NPR #39;s Alex Chadwick talks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about Tuesday #39;s arguments before the US Supreme Court concerning interstate wine sales.
Business,"US stocks dropped as comments from technology companies such as Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard and Intel failed to revive a rally that stalled after the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500-stock index set a three-year high last week."
Sports," Stephen Graham scored 16 points, including two three point plays in the final 4 1/2 minutes, and No. 5 Oklahoma State beat No. 4 Syracuse 74 60 on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic."
Sports,"Porto, Portugal (Sports Network) - Champions League holder FC Porto and defending Bundesliga champion Werder Bremen each produced late goals Tuesday to secure advancement into the knockout stage of this season #39;s Champions League competition."
Sports,"The Florida Gators have charisma again and chutzpah. And presence and prestige. And eloquence and arrogance. The Gators introduced Urban Meyer as their new football coach Tuesday, and the man who is named "
Sports,"  LeBron James scored 27 points and assisted on Lucious Harris #39; clinching three pointer with 6 seconds left as the first place Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight at home, 103 97 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night."
World,"  A US soldier and a former Afghan militia leader were killed yesterday when American troops clashed with gunmen while searching the leader's compound in western Afghanistan, US and Afghan officials said."
World,US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld had  quot;enthusiastically quot; accepted President George W Bush #39;s suggestion to stay on in the post.
World,"The United Nations is warning of impending chaos in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region, with increasing violence and a breakdown of order."
World," France will start enrolling future Muslim  prayer leaders into secular universities next autumn to teach  them the law, civics and history they need to integrate,  Interior Minister Dominique de Villepin said in an interview."
World," The United States on Tuesday  dispatched about 600 Marines and Navy personnel from Okinawa to  help residents in the flood ravaged Philippines. The Pentagon  said tents, water and medical supplies also were being sent."
World," Pakistan conducted another test of a  nuclear capable, surface to surface ballistic missile on  Wednesday as part of its efforts to boost defenses, an official  statement said."
Business,The US Supreme Court will soon decide whether Michigan wine drinkers should be able to buy a case of California merlot or Virginia chardonnay directly from the vintners.
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson is in advanced talks to acquire Guidant Corp. for more than \$24 billion, according to a New York Times report."
Sci/Tech,"Dell is looking to open its second European production plant, its chairman says, and a source familiar with the plan says the company is considering a location in France."
Sports,"In Europe, soccer clubs continued their efforts in final group matches to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League tournament."
Sports,"With Jason Kidd back in the lineup, the Nets have demonstrated new life. But LeBron James proved to be a little too much for Kidd and the Nets here Tuesday night."
World,"COME JANUARY, the United Nations might just make the Ukrainian government look virtuous by comparison. That is when the initial findings from former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volckers investigation of the UNs Oil for Food program are due."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip: Hamas militants killed an Israeli soldier and wounded four with an explosion in a booby-trapped chicken coop on Tuesday, in what the Islamic group said was an elaborate scheme to lure troops to the area with the help of a double "
Business," Japan's Nikkei stock average edged up by mid session on Wednesday as exporters like Canon Inc. bounced back from losses, but gains were limited by data confirming weak economic growth in the three months to September."
Business," The dollar paused from recent heavy selling on Wednesday, edging up against the euro and the yen as investors brushed aside revised data that confirmed sluggish growth in Japan's economy."
Business,"Lenovo Group Ltd. agreed to pay \$1.25 billion for International Business Machines Corp. #39;s personal computer business, lifting China #39;s largest PC maker to third in world rankings and giving it a globally recognized brand."
Business,"one years after the repeal of Prohibition, the US Supreme Court was told yesterday that the constitutional amendment that ended the  quot;noble "
Sci/Tech,An aerospace research group says trying to fix the famed space telescope using a robot would cost two (b) billion dollars and take at least five years to get things ready.
Sci/Tech,"Fujitsu and Cisco have announced that they have reached an agreement to enter into a strategic alliance to carry out joint development of high-end routers, plan future cooperation in routing and switching, and collaborate on quality improvement."
Sci/Tech,This one supposedly earned an MBA--and a lawsuit for the online university that issued the degree. Dallas-based online university Trinity Southern faces a lawsuit for consumer fraud filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General #39;s Office.
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. is selling a majority stake in its pioneering personal computer business to China's biggest computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd., for  #36;1.75 billion in cash and stock."
Sports,"The IOC opened an investigation Tuesday into doping allegations against Marion Jones, who eventually could be stripped of her five medals from the 2000 Olympics."
Sports," Former Florida coach Ron Zook will be named Illinois #39; 22nd head coach today, sources said Monday. Zook, a former Miami University defensive back, will replace Ron Turner, who was fired Nov. 22 after the team went 3 8."
Sports,SYDNEY: Salman Butt enhanced his claims for a recall to the Pakistan Test side with an unbeaten century in his team #39;s first official tour match in Australia yesterday.
Sports,"Stephen Graham scored 16 points, including two three-point plays in the final 4 1 / 2 minutes, and No. 5 Oklahoma State beat No. 4 Syracuse 74-60 on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic."
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. INFANTA, Quezon, Philippines -- As relief operations continued throughout much of devastated "
World,"LONDON: Donald Anderson, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons, on Tuesday hailed President General Pervez Musharraf as a man of courage who is trying to contribute significantly to fight against terror."
World," For wine snobs, it could be the ultimate vintage guaranteed to impress: A 9,000 year old prehistoric preserved wine dug up from the Neolithic village of Jiahu in northern China."
World, WINNIPEG (CP)   An armed man suspected in the shooting of a Winnipeg cab driver was holding police and RCMP at bay Tuesday night in the area of a Sikh temple on the city's outskirts.
Sports, Brothers Joey and Stephen  Graham scored 16 points apiece and No. 5 Oklahoma State used a  strong second half performance to beat fourth ranked Syracuse  74 60 in the second game of the Jimmy V Classic at Madison  Square Garden.
Sci/Tech,"The deal is a dramatic sign of the ongoing transformation of the still nominally communist People's Republic of China into an increasingly outward-looking nation integrating itself into the world economy.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"A group representing technology industry executives Tuesday called on the Bush administration to step up efforts to protect the nation's computer and Internet infrastructure, and proposed that the position of national cyber-security director be elevated. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech, AT #38;T Government Solutions said yesterday it has won a contract worth as much as \$1 billion to provide a high-speed communications network to the Treasury Department.
Sci/Tech," In the latest battle for distribution and subscribers, XM Satellite Radio Inc. and its rival Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. yesterday announced separate deals with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc."
Sci/Tech," The Government Accountability Office recommended that a federal contract competition that went against Spherix Inc. be reopened because of flaws in the process, Spherix said yesterday."
Business,"IBM, the pioneer of the personal computer, is selling its PC hardware business to number one Chinese computer maker Lenovo."
Business,based oral care and personal products company Colgate Palmolive Company is drawing a blueprint to restructure its operations.
World,  The question rises from the rubble of the earthquake in Sumatra. It echoes on the Indian Ocean shores where bodies are still piled high and in homes halfway around the world where loved ones wait for news of the missing: How could God let this happen?
Business,"More workers than ever were living in poverty last year, and greater efforts need to be made to create more and better jobs if the world is going to achieve the target of halving poverty by 2015, according to a UN report released yesterday."
Business,"Virgin Group chief Richard Branson said yesterday he has earmarked US\$300 million for a cellular phone joint venture on the Chinese mainland, the world #39;s largest mobile market by users."
Business,"NU Online News Service, Dec. 7, 9:53 am EDTTwo insurance carriers have announced that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has subpoenaed them for information about professional liability insurance for law firms."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo has quietly expanded its local business listings and rolled out a service that gives businesses control over their listings in Yahoo Local through a new paid inclusion program.
Sci/Tech,"Description: Coby is the proud recipient of a master #39;s degree from Trinity Southern University. It #39;s an online university, which may not have realized that new grad is a cat."
Sports,Arsene Wenger stopped short of declaring Arsenal back to their best but the Gunners boss does believe his side are on the road to recovery ahead of Sunday #39;s Premiership summit meeting with Chelsea.
Sports,"Ruud van Nistelrooy will miss Manchester United #39;s last Champions League Group D game away to Fenerbahce on Wednesday because of a calf injury, the Premier League club said."
Sports,"The Minnesota Twins agreed to a two-year contract with veteran right-hander Brad Radke, and offered arbitration to third baseman Corey Koskie, left-hander Terry Mulholland and catcher Henry Blanco, the team announced late Tuesday."
Sports, Kevin Appier agreed to another comeback attempt and settled Tuesday with the Kansas City Royals on a minor league contract.
World,"Kuwait City -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld expressed hope Monday, but did not explicitly predict, that American troops would be out of Iraq by the end of President Bush #39;s second term."
World,"JACOBABAD: I was under no pressure to sign the presidents dual office bill, said Mohammadmian Soomro, the acting president. Mr Soomro told Online on Sunday that he gave assent to the bill on his own since he was constitutionally authorised to do so."
World,"Pakistan conducted another test of a nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile on Wednesday as part of its efforts to boost defenses, an official statement said."
Sports, Ronny Turiaf scored 17 points and Adam Morrison added 12 as No. 25 Gonzaga held off Washington State 54 52 on Tuesday night.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.54 percent  by late afternoon on Wednesday after revised figures on  Japanese economic growth, while sluggish, came in better than  some had feared and the yen edged down against the dollar."
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.62 percent  by the close on Wednesday after revised figures on Japanese  economic growth, while sluggish, came in better than some had  feared and the yen edged down against the dollar."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. is selling a majority stake in its pioneering personal computer business to China #39;s biggest computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd."
Business,  Merck  amp; Co. said late Tuesday that it is establishing a committee to review its handling of the controversial withdrawal of its popular painkiller Vioxx from the market.
World, British diplomats and peers joined scientists and churchmen on Wednesday to urge Prime Minister Tony Blair to publish a death toll in the U.S. led war in Iraq.
Sports," Prosecutors here are expected to file charges Wednesday against five National Basketball Association players and five spectators who fought in a November 19 brawl, the Detroit Free Press reported."
Sports," Jaret Wright and the Yankees closed in on a three year contract Tuesday night worth  #36;20 million to  #36;21 million, the first major move by New York to revamp its aging rotation."
World," Pro independence parties are tipped to make gains in Taiwan's legislative elections this weekend and thereby anger China, already threatening to take military action if the island drifts further from Beijing."
Sports, Michelle Wie will make another appearance on the PGA Tour after accepting a sponsor's exemption Tuesday night to play next month in the Sony Open.
Sci/Tech,Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI) and Nvidia have announced that the companies have been collaborating on bringing advanced graphics and computer entertainment technology to SCEI #39;s next-generation computer entertainment system.
Sci/Tech,"Trend Micro, Inc., a player in network anti-virus and Internet content security software and services, has announced the availability of Trend Micro Mobile Security- a free solution that protects wireless devices from spams and viruses."
Sports,"Matt Morris will return to the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Tuesday night to a \$2.5 million, one-year contract that allows him to earn an additional \$4.5 million in performance bonuses."
Sports," Pitcher Brad Radke and the Minnesota Twins reached terms Tuesday on a two year,  $18 million US contract.  quot;I think it turned out for the best for both sides, quot; Radke said."
Sports,"Even though coach Lenny Wilkens and Allan Houston said there was no chance Houston would play, the Knicks took the curious step of activating the 6-6 guard from the injured list before last night #39;s loss in Memphis."
Sports,"As they continued to beef up their 2005 starting rotation, the Yankees last night made a surprising decision about second base. Two hours before the deadline for teams to offer salary arbitration "
Sports," Carl Krauser and his New York teammates won another  quot;home quot; game. Krauser, one of seven New York City area players on No."
Sports,"With one NCAA championship and three trips to the Final Four on his rsum, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim didn #39;t need last night #39;s matchup against Oklahoma State to know that his team "
World,"A former US marine has said his unit killed more than 30 innocent Iraqi civilians in just two days. In graphic testimony presented to a Canadian asylum tribunal on Monday, Sergeant Jimmy Massey #39;s evidence "
World,"Iraq #39;s deputy prime minister yesterday expressed his growing impatience with neighbouring countries for not doing enough to keep foreign fighters from joining the insurgency here, and warned that his government would take a  quot;decisive "
World,German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder stretches his hand to shake hands with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao after a joint press conference in Beijing.
World,"The United States on Tuesday praised the efforts of South African President Thabo Mbeki who, on the behalf of the African Union, has vied to restart the peace process in the Ivory Coast."
Business,"The prospect of Johnson  amp; Johnson acquiring Guidant, a medical device maker that brought cutting-edge technology to cardiovascular medicine, has fueled whispers for years, gaining intensity when "
Business,"Singapore police said they have arrested Chen Jiulin, chief executive of embattled China Aviation Oil (CAO) Singapore Corp. Ltd., upon his arrival in Singapore early on Wednesday."
Business,"The US Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday involving two cases that could determine whether states can ban interstate, direct-to-consumer shipments of wine."
Business,"Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier, who starred in  quot;To Sir, With Love, quot; took the stand yesterday to testify about another Hollywood drama: Michael Ovitz #39;s brief and "
Business,"ATTEMPTS by mining house Gold Fields attempts to resist rival Harmony #39;s hostile takeover bid were dealt a major blow yesterday, after a last-minute switch by Sanlam Asset Managers effectively torpedoed its plan to list its international assets in Canada."
Sports," The Chicago White Sox cut ties with Magglio Ordonez on Tuesday, declining to offer arbitration to their All Star right fielder."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Canada's special operations military unit, Joint Task Force 2, has been awarded the U.S. Presidential Unit Citation for heroism in battle."
Sports, The Major League Baseball  Players Association announced Tuesday it would work toward a  new agreement with owners for tougher steroid testing.
World," The Security Council, in an  apparent warning to Rwandan President Paul Kagame, said on  Tuesday it intended to consider unspecified measures against  individuals who undermined the peace process in Congo."
World,IBM is selling its PC hardware business to number one Chinese computer maker Lenovo.
World,"President Bush told Marines on Tuesday that Iraqi insurgents have suffered a ""severe blow"" but are not defeated, as he sought to boost U.S. troop morale and prepare the public for a violent run-up to next month's election in Iraq."
World,A former U.S. Marine staff sergeant testified at a hearing Monday that his unit killed at least 30 unarmed civilians in Iraq during the war in 2003 and that Marines routinely shot and killed wounded Iraqis.
World,"Deal is a dramatic sign of the transformation of China into an increasingly outward-looking nation integrating itself into the world economy.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sports,"  Its nonconference schedule might have suggested otherwise, but the undefeated Boston College men's basketball team did not reach this point of the season with an 11 0 record by taking the path of least resistance."
Business,"Oil prices fell 3.5 to a three-month low yesterday as mild winter weather sapped demand in the US Northeast, the world #39;s largest heating oil market."
Business," Virgin is planning to launch a mobile phone service in China as a 50 50 joint venture with a Chinese company within a year to 18 months, according to reports."
Sci/Tech,A cybersecurity advocacy group has called on President George Bush to focus more resources on computer issues and to elevate the top IT security position at the US Department of Homeland Security to the assistant secretary level.
Sports,"Despite a published report to the contrary, the Yankees have not come to terms with Jaret Wright as of Tuesday night, but the Bronx Bombers did move quickly to replace "
Sports,"Pittsburgh point guard Carl Krauser is a Bronx kid and a former amateur boxer, so he knows tough when he sees it; and he knows when he doesn #39;t see it."
Business,"Police said they arrested the chief executive of Beijing-backed China Aviation Oil #39;s subsidiary in Singapore on Wednesday, following the company #39;s announcement last week of massive trading losses."
Business,"State laws barring people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers should be struck down as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court was told Tuesday as it "
Business," Colgate Palmolive Co., which announced Tuesday that it is eliminating 4,400 jobs, disclosed in a regulatory filing that many of its top executives and officers are given allowance of up to  $11,500 a year to spend on anything from pet sitters to "
Sci/Tech,"Dr Jane Goodall delivers her keynote speech while a picture of a chimpanzee which she calls her oldest chimp friend is projected in the background, in Singapore during the Biology in Asia International Conference."
Sports,Chelsea skipper John Terry has warned Arsenal to prepare themselves for a revitalised Blues outfit in Sunday #39;s crucial Barclays Premiership showdown at Highbury.
World,"John Danforth, US Ambassador to the United Nations, said that the United States is playing a leading role in helping bring peace to Sudan in Gaston Hall Monday."
World,Test results released in Washington Monday indicate US 15-year-olds are performing below the international average in math and problem solving.
Business, U.S. oil prices touched a new  three month low on Wednesday as mild winter weather in the  United States and expectations of a rise in heating fuel stocks  kept the downward pressure on the market.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average rose for the first  time in three sessions to close 0.62 percent higher on  Wednesday after investors found positive signs in revised  Japanese economic growth figures that were sluggish overall.
Business, Nervous OPEC oil producers on Wednesday  sized up how rapidly this week's ministerial meeting should  rein in a supply surge that has helped drag crude prices down  by a quarter in barely six weeks.
Business, The dollar rose against the euro and the  yen on Wednesday as traders cashed in on the currency's recent  weakness in the belief that massive dollar selling would slow  heading into the year end.
Business,"Many of the state's largest employers are dropping health benefits for unmarried gay couples, seven months after Massachusetts became the only state to legalize same-sex marriage."
Business,"Ten more partners of Testa, Hurwitz  amp; Thibeault gave their notice last weekend, the Boston law firm confirmed yesterday, prompting speculation across the city's legal community about the future of a firm that once dominated high-tech and venture capital legal advice in this region."
Business,"Boston Scientific Corp. could face tougher competition in markets for cardiac products if talks between two of its largest competitors lead to a merger, analysts and investors said."
Business,"The productivity of America's workers grew at a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported yesterday. The deceleration, however, raised some hope that employers who have squeezed efficiencies out of existing workforces may boost hiring."
Business,"Dell Inc. has cut prices as much as 22 percent on selected computer equipment for US corporate and institutional customers, saying it was passing along savings from lower component prices."
Business,The US dollar sank to an all-time low against the euro yesterday amid concerns over the US trade and budget deficits and worse-than-expected US employment data.
Business,"The California Public Employees' Retirement System, the largest US pension fund, agreed to disclose the fees it pays to venture capital and hedge fund managers as part of a legal settlement."
Business,"DULLES, Va. -- Time Warner Inc.'s America Online division, the biggest US Internet service, said it cut 750 jobs, or about 4 percent of its workforce, amid subscriber losses."
Business,"Actor Sidney Poitier, a former Walt Disney Co. director, said he supported firing ex-company president Michael Ovitz because he was mismatched with other executives."
Business,"OPEC oil producers meeting here this week are likely to clamp down on excess supply has that helped lower prices from record highs and will discuss how much to raise their price target, cartel officials said yesterday."
Business,"Despite losing a lawsuit related to the World Trade Center collapse, officials at property/casualty companies say that other corporate customers will not be affected by their financial loss."
Business,"Marie Messier, the former chief of Vivendi Universal SA who is under investigation for alleged fraud and stock manipulation, was fined 1 million euros ( $1.3 million) by French regulator "
Business,"The United States Supreme Court heard arguments in three cases yesterday that address the legality of interstate wine sales. Currently, there are 24 states that place restrictions on interstate wine sales, including Kentucky, Tennessee and Maryland."
Business,"The actor Sidney Poitier became a witness in the trial of a suit against Walt Disney directors on Tuesday, and in so doing, he transformed a Delaware courtroom "
Business,"Packard Co. #39;s board considered on three occasions whether to break up the company, but each time directors unanimously concluded it would "
Sci/Tech,Sharman Networks #39; legal representative today revealed an e-mail stating that one of the witnesses for the Universal Music Australia parties had previously withdrawn an offer to be Sharman #39;s expert witness in the ongoing civil trial against the peer to 
Sports,"  Jacksonville's first winning season in five years wasn't enough to make the playoffs. Byron Leftwich looked out of synch, but the Jaguars still managed to beat the Raiders, 13 6, yesterday. Though the Jaguars (9 7) were in postseason contention when the game started, they were knocked out when Denver beat Indianapolis."
Sports,"Nomar Garciaparra enjoyed his brief stay with the Cubs so much he #39;s staying in Chicago. The five-time All-Star shortstop, acquired from the Red Sox in July after spending "
Sports," Canadian reliever Rheal Cormier agreed Tuesday to a two year,  $5.25 million US contract with the Philadelphia Phillies."
World,Prosecutors said Tuesday that they would charge a Dutch chemicals dealer as an accomplice to genocide for supplying Saddam Hussein with lethal chemicals used in 
Sports,It's difficult to sit here in the heart of Red Sox Nation -- where people are buying every form of BoSox garb and memorabilia (Red Sox dog bones?) to put under the tree -- and feel the rain of the game's steroid scandal soaking your head and shoulders.
Sports,"The Red Sox bought more time to negotiate with their free agents by offering salary arbitration to nine players before last night's midnight deadline, including all four of their high-profile free agents: pitchers Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe, catcher Jason Varitek, and shortstop Orlando Cabrera."
Sports,"Former Celtics player Chris Herren was arrested Friday on drug charges after passing out in his car and hitting a doughnut shop in Portsmouth, R.I., police said."
Sports,"LeBron James scored 27 points and assisted on Lucious Harris's clinching 3-pointer with 6 seconds left as the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight at home, 103-97, over the New Jersey Nets last night."
Sports,"Stephen Graham scored 16 points, including two 3-point plays in the final 4 1/2 minutes, and No. 5 Oklahoma State beat No. 4 Syracuse, 74-60, last night in the Jimmy V Classic at New York."
Sports,"Boston College football coach Tom O'Brien yesterday emerged as one of two strong candidates for the University of Washington's vacancy after Louisville coach Bobby Petrino and Boise State coach Dan Hawkins, both thought to be on Pac-10 school's short list, removed themselves from consideration."
Sports,"It wasn't quite the 44-point licking Harvard got last season at Case Gym, but Boston University's road show continued in impressive fashion last night at Lavietes Pavilion, where the Terriers raced to a 21-point halftime lead and poured it on for most of the second half en route to a 92-55 victory over the Crimson."
World," Gunmen attacked the police headquarters in Samarra on Wednesday, killing an Iraqi policemen and a child who was caught in the cross fire, a police official said."
World," Future energy security will require development of new nuclear power plants, coal that is less polluting and tougher federal requirements on automobile fuel economy, a nonpartisan panel of energy experts says."
World,"  A US tank company commander accused of killing a critically wounded Iraqi driver for radical cleric Moqtada al Sadr will be court martialed, an Army spokesman said yesterday."
World,"SOFIA, Bulgaria -- The United States and Russia clashed yesterday at a European security forum over the crisis of Ukraine's disputed election, elevating an increasingly tense debate over democracy in former Soviet republics."
World,"  Lawmakers fought over and failed to pass legal reforms aimed at ensuring a fair rematch of Ukraine's fraudulent presidential runoff, accusing each other yesterday of acting in bad faith as several thousand orange clad protesters besieged parliament and chanted,  quot;Parasites! Parasites! quot;"
World,"JIDDA, Saudi Arabia -- The militants stormed into the compound's inner courtyard, firing their guns from behind trees, bursting into offices, and shouting:  quot;Where are the Americans? Where are the Americans? quot;"
Business,French regulators Tuesday fined Vivendi Universal SA and its former boss Jean-Marie Messier nearly \$1.4 million each for deceiving investors with inaccurate financial communications issued over a two-year period.
Business,Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average rose for the first time in three sessions to close 0.62 percent higher on Wednesday after investors found positive signs in revised Japanese economic growth figures that were sluggish overall.
Sci/Tech,"Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - The Pennsylvania attorney-general #39;s office has sued an online university for allegedly selling bogus degrees, including an MBA awarded to a cat."
World,"fired on Wednesday a nuclear capable, surface to surface ballistic missile, capable of hitting targets deep inside arch rival India."
World,"BAGHDAD: The number of US soldiers killed in combat in Iraq neared 1,000 after a spike in violence, as Prime Minister Iyad Allawi prepared on Tuesday for talks in Moscow aimed at reviving business ties despite Russias opposition to the US-led war."
Business,"  In a case that could yield a bonanza for Washington state #39;s expanding wine industry, the Supreme Court yesterday was asked to dismantle Depression era laws that prohibit consumers from buying wine directly from out of state producers."
Sports,"  Backup quarterbacks Doug Flutie and Philip Rivers each threw a touchdown pass and the San Diego Chargers warmed up for their first playoff game in nine seasons by beating the Kansas City Chiefs, 24 17, yesterday in what was little more than an exhibition. Having clinched the AFC West title two weeks earlier and the AFC's No. 4 ..."
Sci/Tech,"AN ALL-NEW TYPE of media disc, which is to combine the DVD standard with an all-new high definition format, has been developed by Toshiba and Memory-Tech."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation announced the release version of its new email client, Thunderbird today. Roughly a month after the Mozilla Foundation made history by launching the first mass market open source browser "
Sci/Tech,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States of America -- After a survey by International Data Corp."
Sports,"  Rose and Joe Graham, standing in front of their seats at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, were sporting custom made, orange Oklahoma State jerseys in support of their fraternal twin sons, Joey and Stephen, both seniors on the Cowboys."
Sports,"  The Baltimore Ravens showed exactly why they had to depend on outside help to reach the playoffs. Baltimore needed to beat the Miami Dolphins and have three other games fall its way to earn a wild card berth. The Ravens did their part, stumbling to a 30 23 victory yesterday, but failed to get the help they needed elsewhere and ..."
World,"IF IT looks insane, that is because it is. An agreement so comprehensive in scope, so profound in implication and so improbable after so much history seems to have been brought down by a dispute about a photograph."
World,"The European Union is not yet ready to lift an arms embargo on China, Bernard Bot, Foreign Minister of the Netherlands which holds the bloc #39;s rotating presidency, said Wednesday."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: Already under investigation for the repeated shooting of a 13-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl, the Israeli Army is now accused of killing a disarmed and wounded man."
World," The last details of how former Khmer  Rouge leaders will be tried for their roles in the deaths of an  estimated 1.7 million Cambodians should be thrashed out by the  end of the year, a United Nations official said on Wednesday."
Business,"IBM said late Tuesday that it will sell its personal computer division, transferring an iconic brand to a Chinese rival that also will absorb about 2,000 local workers."
Business,"  Credit Suisse Group said Tuesday it will merge its Credit Suisse First Boston investment banking division into its private and corporate bank, cutting up to 300 jobs cuts and dropping a name that #39;s been on Wall Street for 72 years."
Sports,"  Rudi Johnson ran for three touchdowns and Jon Kitna threw a scoring pass for Cincinnati, helping the Bengals take advantage of the Philadelphia Eagles' backups, 38 10, to win their second straight game and finish 8 8 for the second year in a row."
Business,"A US company is helping politically wary American travellers pose as peace-loving Canucks. For \$25 US, the T-Shirt King.Com provides a package with enough red-and-white gear for vacationers to pass themselves off as Canadians abroad."
Sports,"  Brett Favre worked up a sweat, threw two touchdowns passes in a short workday, and got the Green Bay Packers tuned up for the playoffs."
Sci/Tech,"As the Firefox browser prepares to pass its 10 million download mark, the New York Times ad that was supposed to follow its launch has yet to be seen."
Sports,Carl Krauser scored all but two of his 17 points at the free throw line to lead No. 11 Pittsburgh to a 70-51 victory over Memphis on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic.
Sports,"Last day of the Champions League group stage kicks off tonight... and theres lots in store. The scenario: Not only does Rafael Benitez #39;s Liverpool side need a win against their Greek opponents, they need "
Sports,"After 18 years, 785 games, 230 goals, two Women #39;s World Cup championships, two Olympics gold medals - and an unparalleled sociological legacy - Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy "
Sports,"  Neil Rackers kicked four field goals and the Arizona Cardinals stifled rookie Chris Simms and the rest of the Tampa Bay offense for a 12 7 victory yesterday in a matchup of two sputtering teams out of playoff contention. Coach Jon Gruden's team lost its fourth in a row to finish 5 11, Tampa Bay's worst record since going ..."
Sports,"  Willie Parker, Brian St. Pierre, and James Harrison    who are these guys, you might ask?"
Sports,"  St. Louis Rams coach Mike Martz couldn't care less that his team finished .500. Somehow, it is in the playoffs."
Sports," Carlos Delgado was not offered salary arbitration by the Toronto Blue Jays before Tuesday's midnight deadline, leaving one of the biggest stars in franchise history to look for a new team."
World, A former US Marine staff sergeant testified at a hearing yesterday that his unit killed at least 30 unarmed civilians in Iraq during the war in 2003 and that Marines routinely shot wounded Iraqis and killed them.
World,Russian President Vladimir Putin cast doubt on Tuesday over the viability of holding elections as planned next month in an Iraq under  quot;total occupation quot;.
Sports,"  If Oklahoma and Southern California seemed comfortable handling yesterday's Media Day for tomorrow night's Orange Bowl BCS title game, there's a good reason. Both schools are used to the attention success brings."
World," US army deserter Charles Jenkins, who spent nearly four decades in North Korea, finally saw freedom on Tuesday as he left a US base with his Japanese wife for a new home on a small island north of Tokyo."
Business," The slowdown in economic growth seen in the 12 country eurozone in the third quarter of this year is only ""temporary,"" the European Central Bank's chief economist Otmar Issing said in a newspaper interview."
Business," Technology and mining groups led  European shares lower on Wednesday, the former soured after  U.S. chip group Texas Instruments trimmed its outlook, while  the latter was scuppered by a drop in copper prices."
Business,"Singapore police arrest the chief executive of China Aviation Oil, the firm embroiled in a \$550m  trading scandal."
Business,"Palmolive is to cut about 4,440 jobs  12 per cent of the workforce   and close roughly one third of its factories amid fierce competition from Procter  amp; Gamble."
Business,Denver lost out on becoming headquarters of the world #39;s seventh-largest gold company Tuesday after shareholders defeated a proposed \$2.9 billion international mining merger between Canada #39;s Iamgold and South Africa-based Gold Fields Ltd.
Business,"Howard Stern is expected to stay on broadcast radio through the end of his contract next year, while Infinity Broadcasting looks  quot;feverishly quot; for a replacement, the shock jock #39;s boss said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"As little girls, Yueqi  quot;Lucie quot; Guo and Xianlin Li dreamed of ending hunger, finding world peace and discovering a cure for cancer."
Sports,ARSENE WENGER last night breathed a huge sigh of relief as Arsenal blitzed Rosenborg to storm into the Champions League #39;s second phase.
Sports,"He #39;s no longer reigning PGA Player of the Year or the No. 1 golfer in the world, having yielded both titles this year to Vijay Singh."
Sports,Ron Zook was asked Tuesday how soon he planned to get the recruiting process underway in his new job as University of Illinois football coach.
Sports,The first test between India and Bangladesh has been postponed by a day to Friday after the Indian team #39;s arrival was delayed because of a threat by an Islamic militant group.
Sci/Tech," A group representing technology industry executives yesterday called on the Bush administration to step up efforts to protect the nation's computer and Internet infrastructure, and it proposed that the top official in charge be given a higher profile."
Sci/Tech," When it began two decades ago, the company now known as Lenovo Group Ltd. was little more than a glorified delivery service, a venture launched by academic researchers in Beijing who earned cash by distributing personal computers built by prominent brands in faraway countries."
World," Beer giant Anheuser Busch Cos. Inc. continues to grow its international business, reaching a cooperation agreement with the largest brewer in Vietnam."
World,"The United States and Russia clashed yesterday at a European security forum over the crisis of Ukraine #39;s disputed election, elevating "
World," Egypt said yesterday it had brokered an understanding to halt Israeli Palestinian violence and move toward a peace accord, hours after Hamas militants set off a bomb in Gaza that killed an Israeli soldier and triggered Israeli retaliation "
World," Medical experts are still investigating  the cause of Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko's  illness during election campaigning, and poisoning remains one  possibility, his doctor said on Wednesday."
Sports,"  Detroit at Northeastern, 7 p.m.; UNH at Brown, 7 p.m.; Stony Brook at URI, 7 p.m.; UMass Lowell at AIC, 7 p.m.; Mt. Ida at Bridgewater St., 7 p.m.; Dowling at Southern Conn., 7 p.m.; Tufts at Suffolk, 7:30 p.m.; St. Rose at Franklin Pierce, 7:30 p.m.; Southern Maine at Colby, 7:30 p.m.; WOMEN    UMass Lowell at ..."
Sports,BASEBALL Baltimore (AL): Signed OF B.J. Surhoff. Chicago (NL): Signed SS Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Todd Walker. Houston (NL): Signed OF Orlando Palmeiro and P Russ Springer. Kansas City (AL): Signed P Kevin Appier to a minor league contract. Los Angeles (NL): Signed P Elmer Dessens. Milwaukee (NL): Signed C Chad Moeller. New York (AL): Signed 2B Tony Womack. Philadelphia ...
World,Survivors of the armed assault on the U.S. Consulate in Saudi Arabia said that eight men were used as human shields.
Sci/Tech,"Consumers are much more interested in what their phone does for them than bits and bytes, research suggests."
World, Muslim rebels in Indian Kashmir injured 30 people when they hurled a grenade in a busy marketplace as President Abdul Kalam visited the region to address frontline troops.
Business,The deal makes the Chinese company the world #39;s third biggest PC maker and pushes IBM to the sidelines of a field it once ruled.
Business,"Singapore Police have arrested the chief of China Aviation Oil, the jet fuel supplier embroiled in a \$500m (284m) trading scandal."
Sci/Tech,"Electronic voting in the US. The saga continues. Here is an interesting comparision with a Venezuelan referendum.  quot;80 of Americans could correctly name the first President Bush #39;s pet dog Millie, but only "
World," NATO is set to cancel a meeting of its  foreign ministers with the Ukrainian foreign minister scheduled  for Thursday to avoid high level contacts with a government  accused of election fraud, diplomats said."
World," Russia's refusal to cooperate with the  West to ensure a fair election in Ukraine signals that Moscow  is slipping back to Soviet style tactics, a senior Polish  diplomat was quoted Wednesday as saying."
World," INFANTA, Philippines (Reuters) - An advance team of 40 U.S.  Marines joined relief efforts in the Philippines on Wednesday  after four deadly storms, as officials said funds were running  short to help 650,000 survivors."
Sports,"  Billy Volek threw for 175 yards and a touchdown before being knocked out of the game in the fourth quarter, and the Tennessee Titans held on for a 24 19 victory over the Detroit Lions yesterday to snap a five game skid."
Business,"Business software maker Oracle on Tuesday promised to do everything it can to keep PeopleSoft #39;s giant customer base, whose departure could threaten the financial success of its proposed \$9.2bn takeover of the company."
Business,"Branson, chairman of Virgin Atlantic, disembarked from the inaugural flight from London, balancing on the aircrafts wing carrying a surfboard and flanked by models in bikinis."
Business,"Vivendi Universal and its former chief executive Jean-Marie Messier have each been fined 1m euros (\$1.3m; 690,000) by French regulators."
World," Tokyo stocks rebounded Wednesday from a two day decline, as investors cautiously bought select technology blue chips despite government data showing Japan's economy grew slower than initially thought in the past quarter. The U.S. dollar was up against the Japanese yen."
Sports,"  Kelly Holcomb's return to the lineup provided a lift to the Browns' punchless offense, and Cleveland surprised the Houston Texans with a thoroughly dominating effort in a 22 14 victory yesterday, breaking a nine game losing streak."
Business, Oil prices hit a new three month low on  Wednesday as mild winter weather in the United States and  expectations of a rise in heating fuel stocks kept downward  pressure on the market.
Business, The dollar rose one percent against the  euro and the yen on Wednesday as investors bought the U.S.  currency back in the run up to the year end and eyed the impact  of the dollar's weakness on other economies.
World,"Senior Hindu cleric Jayendra Saraswathi, facing charges of  murdering a temple worker, is denied bail."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is celebrating a seven-year contract to provide voice and data solutions to Lloyds TSB, as part of the largest European IT deal of its kind, worth an estimated 500m."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Xbox Live traffic on service provider networks quadrupled following the November 9th launch of Halo-II -- which set entertainment industry records by selling 2.4-million units in the US and Canada on the first day of availability, driving cash "
Sports,"PHOENIX, Arizona -- Baseball #39;s stars could face more tests for drugs such as steroids next season after giving their lawyers the green light to reach an agreement with owners over a tougher anti-doping regime."
Sports,"Steven Gerrard has called on the Anfield faithful to get behind the team, but also to be patient in the critical clash with Olympiacos at Anfield tonight."
Sports,India #39;s two-Test series in Bangladesh will go ahead after concerns over security issues were allayed. A militant group had vowed to kill the Indian players if they came to Dhaka but that threat has now been dismissed as a hoax.
Sports,"But their decision to buy out Lucious Harris cost them for at least one night. Harris, one of the significant pieces the Nets discarded for financial reasons, drilled a baseline three-pointer "
Sports,"  Once again, the Minnesota Vikings collapsed under the weight of late season pressure."
World, The Dutch police said they had arrested a man suspected of aiding former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in committing war crimes and genocide by supplying him with the materials to make chemical weapons used in attacks in the 1980s.
World,"RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin went  quot;too far quot; in a warning to the West not to adopt a colonial attitude toward Ukraine #39;s election wrangle, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana has said."
World,"Superhero movie The Incredibles tops the shortlist for the Annie Awards, celebrating animated films."
Sports,The Indian tour of Bangladesh will go ahead after the national foreign ministry gave their stamp of approval after a thorough security assessment.
Sports, Baseball players gave their lawyers the go ahead Tuesday to reach an agreement with owners on tougher testing for steroids.
World,"An advance team of 40 US Marines joined relief efforts in the Philippines on Wednesday after four deadly storms, as officials said funds were running short to help 650,000 survivors."
World,"The initial confidence that the election of Mohammed Abbas (Abu Mazen) as Arafats successor was a foregone conclusion may be dissipating, as western intelligence sources warn that his rivals are more formidable than originally estimated."
Business,"US says winter heating bills will be higher, but not by as much as feared. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US consumers still face sharply higher home heating bills this winter, but prices will be somewhat lower than "
Business,"IBM (IBM) said Tuesday that it would sell its PC business to Lenovo, China #39;s No. 1 PC maker, in a \$1.75 billion deal that marks the end of an era."
Sports,"David Coulthard has admitted that he is keen to prove himself in testing with the Red Bull Racing team this week, aware that it could possibly be his last chance of salvaging a Formula One drive for 2005."
Business,"With crude oil prices drifting down to as low as \$ 41 per barrel, OPEC is expected by many observers to slash production, when it meets on Friday."
Sports,"  The potential loss of Gary Payton with a strained left hamstring was briefly a laughing matter last night after the Celtics dropped a 100 88 decision to the Pistons. When asked how he would get through one and possibly many more games without the veteran point guard, coach Doc Rivers decided he would call up executive director ..."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s a reason progressive-scan DVD players are selling for as little as \$29 these days. They are about to be replaced by something better -- and, of course, more expensive."
Sci/Tech,May result in unexpected behavior
Sci/Tech,<strong>Exclusive</strong> The Palmisano email to the troops in full
Sci/Tech,"The longest serving astronaut in history, John W. Young, announced his retirement on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Two drugs approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome may or may not work for the 45 million Americans who suffer from the disorder.
Business," IBM is selling its PC making business to China's largest personal computer company, Lenovo Group Ltd., for  #36;1.25 billion, marking the U.S. company's retreat from an industry it helped pioneer in 1981."
Business,China #39;s biggest computer maker says it has acquired a majority stake in IBM #39;s personal computer business. The 1.75- billion-dollar deal is one of the biggest Chinese overseas acquisitions ever.
Sports,"Names Oklahoma State football coach Les Miles will replace Nick Saban at Louisiana State, a source close to the negotiations said last night. LSU called a news conference for today, and the source, speaking to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said Miles will be introduced then. LSU athletic director Skip Bertman did not immediately return a call seeking ..."
Business,European Central Bank chief economist Otmar Issing has said the slowing of euro zone economic growth in the third quarter was temporary and he expects growth rates to pick up again.
Sports,"  Tiki Barber scored on a 3 yard run with 11 seconds to play and Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes as the Giants edged the Dallas Cowboys, 28 24, last night in a wild finale to the NFL regular season.The late heroics provided Manning with his first career victory and spoiled a great effort by Cowboys quarterback Vinny ..."
Business,"ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico -- An American T-shirt company wants to help US citizens relax on vacation -- by posing as Canadians. TshirtKing."
World," Three Iraqis were killed on Wednesday when a suicide car bomber attacked a U.S. convoy in the northern city of Samarra, a local police official said."
Sci/Tech,AOL has unveiled a prototype of its revived Netscape browser without half the hype that Mozilla programs like Firefox and Thunderbird have been fetching.
Sci/Tech,Tech and Toshiba today announced that they have jointly developed a dual layer ROM (read only) disc that can store content in both the HD DVD and DVD formats.
Sports,"Considering Rosenborg haven #39;t won away in Europe for five years, Highbury would have been rocked if the Gunners hadn #39;t. The Norwegian challenge was snuffed out by the break."
Sports,"THE curtain closed on Celtic #39;s European dream for another season after the Bhoys were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Milan with the result meaning that Shakhtar Donetsk, who won their "
Sports,"  Auburn has come too far to give up hope. So, on the eve of tonight's Sugar Bowl, coach Tommy Tuberville made a familiar pitch: The third ranked Tigers deserve at least a share of the national title if they beat No. 9 Virginia Tech."
World,"General Kofi Annan says he has no plans to resign, and will concentrate on reforming the international body in the last two years of his term."
World,RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Wednesday carried out a successful test fire of its endogenously developed medium range surface to surface ballistic missile Hatf-IV/Shaheen-I.
World,Russia #39;s upper house of parliament on Wednesday passed a tougher version of a bill controlling public beer sales and consumption after rejecting the original last month.
World,"The first results are declared in Ghana's general elections, with the two major parties ahead in their strongholds."
World,The US defends its decision not to sign up to the Kyoto climate change treaty with an attack on Europe's record.
World," In a farewell assessment of Iraq's security and political situation, the CIA's senior officer there wrote that a stronger government and economy are necessary to avoid descent into wider violence, a U.S. official said yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has strolled a little closer to delivering an update for Windows Server 2003 by showing a release candidate service pack for the OS.
Sci/Tech,An unlikely union of Halo 2 and Excel has been capturing the interest of statistically minded Xbox Live fans for whom Bungie.net #39;s seven-day online game stats service just isn #39;t detailed enough.
Sports,India captain Sourav Ganguly has attempted to play down safety fears over their tour to Bangladesh. The Indian squad arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday for a 19-day tour featuring two Tests and three one-day matches.
Business," HONG KONG/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - IBM is selling its  PC-making business to China's largest personal computer  company, Lenovo Group Ltd., for \$1.25 billion, marking the U.S.  firm's retreat from an industry it helped pioneer in 1981."
Business,"Despite a huge run-up in oil prices this year, the resilient American economy has continued to grow at brisk pace, defying predictions of an oil-related slowdown."
Business,"Just five months after ground was broken on the Trilogy luxury apartments in the Fenway, the \$130 million construction price tag has jumped to \$138 million."
Business,"A BETTING ring accused of insider trading had no idea that information leaked to it by former Credit Suisse First Boston compliance officer Asif Butt was confidential, a court has heard."
Business,"Europe #39;s biggest dairy company, Arla Foods amba, will merge with Netherlands-based Campina, the companies said Wednesday, a move that will help them prepare for anticipated price drops in milk."
World," Ukraine's parliament overwhelmingly passed a bill to weaken presidential powers and change electoral law, breaking an impasse between outgoing President Leonid Kuchma and the opposition."
Sci/Tech,"John W. Young, Commander of First Shuttle Mission and NASA #39;s Longest-Serving Astronaut, to Retire. HOUSTON Dec 8, 2004 - The longest serving astronaut in history, who flew twice to the moon and commanded "
Sci/Tech,"Tokyo, December 8: Toshiba Corp and a Japanese disc maker said on Tuesday they had developed a disc that can store content in both conventional and high-definition DVD formats, in a move they hope will strengthen their hand in a battle for the next "
Sci/Tech,"A group representing technology industry executives yesterday called on the Bush administration to step up efforts to protect the nation #39;s computer and Internet infrastructure, and it proposed "
Sci/Tech,Here #39;s something to ponder when you eat your next chicken wing: A new study says about 60 of the genes in the critter you #39;re eating have close cousins in your own DNA.
Sci/Tech,Oracle yesterday announced the result of a joint venture with strategic partners to validate and extend its to grid computing vision with best-practice standards.
Sci/Tech,"Right around the time that the Prince, dressed in studded leather and wielding blood-soaked scabbards, takes on a buxom undead vixen wearing a metal bikini, it becomes clear that this is most certainly not your father #39;s Prince of Persia ."
Sports,"The IOC opened an investigation yesterday into doping allegations against Marion Jones, who could eventually be stripped of her five medals from the 2000 Olympics."
Sports,"Having denied rumours for the past week that the Scot would run for them, Red Bull finally came clean first thing on Wednesday morning."
Sports,Northeastern and Binghamton were locked in a back-and-forth struggle before Jose Juan Barea took charge. The junior guard scored 15 of his game-high 28 points in the final five minutes to lead the Huskies to a 75-68 victory at Solomon Court yesterday.
Sports,"It hit Julie Foudy not when she saw the 90,125 in the Rose Bowl for the final of the 1999 Women #39;s World Cup, or when she heard about the double-digit television rating on ABC, or when she realized President Clinton was in attendance."
Sci/Tech, The company plans to spend  #36;27 billion to buy the 44 of Telecom Italia Mobile it does not already own.
World,"Israel and Palestine have reached an agreement  #39;in principle #39; over a set of proposals to guide a comprehensive peace settlement between them, under Egyptian mediation."
World,"During a meeting in the Kremlin with Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed hope that  quot;the interests of Russian companies will be heeded both by the present Iraqi leadership and by the future government of Iraq "
World,"The first results are being declared in Ghana #39;s presidential and parliamentary elections, which were generally calm and orderly."
Sci/Tech," Scientists in Hong Kong and China said Wednesday they have developed a test to detect bird flu infections in humans within hours, which could give health officials an important tool for controlling the killer virus."
Sci/Tech," Britain is in danger of missing its target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent by the end of the decade, Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett said Wednesday."
World," The EU told China on Wednesday it was  not yet ready to end its 15 year old ban on selling it arms,  but suggested the embargo could be lifted in early 2005 despite  opposition from human rights groups and Washington."
Sci/Tech," Scientists are tracking a 400 square mile bloom of red tide algae lurking off the Gulf Coast, pointing to it as the likely cause of a mass fish kill and several dolphin deaths at the tip of the Florida peninsula."
Sci/Tech," The longest serving astronaut in history, who flew twice to the moon and commanded the first space shuttle mission, has announced his retirement after 42 years at NASA."
World,Visitors to Tibet can see clearly that commercialism has invaded this ancient land.
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Exclusive</strong> Canadian mountie, Olympics organiser and now ICANN Ombudsman"
Business,Oil prices hit a new three-month low on Wednesday as mild winter weather in the United States and expectations of a rise in heating fuel stocks kept downward pressure on the market.
Sports,"It was a perfect day all around for Boston College. No. 14 BC went 18 for 18 from the free throw line and beat West Virginia for the 14th time without a loss, rolling past the Mountaineers, 69-56, yesterday in Morgantown, W.Va."
Sports,Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill last night said it was time for the board to  quot;take stock quot; after their latest European adventure came to an end weeks before Christmas.
Sports,PORTO ended Chelsea #39;s unbeaten record to earn themselves a place in the knockout stages in dramatic fashion. Benni McCarthy scored the winner for the Portuguese side with just five minutes remaining of a game 
Sports,"The 57-year-old quit south coast rivals Portsmouth two weeks ago claiming he needed a break from the game. However, BBC Radio Five Live reported this morning that Redknapp has confirmed to them he will be installed at St Marys."
Sports,The rough and tough Oklahoma State Cowboys pushed Syracuse around for most of the game and then used a late push to beat the Orange 74-60 in the Jimmy V Classic here at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
Sports,"He stood in the corner of a quiet locker room after last night #39;s 96-88 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum and inquired whether Boston, Philadelphia or Toronto had played."
World,"The EU told China on Wednesday it was not yet ready to end its 15-year-old ban on selling it arms, but suggested the embargo could be lifted in early 2005 despite opposition from human rights groups and Washington."
Business," Japan's economy barely grew during the quarter ending Sept. 30 and in the April June period it actually shrank instead of squeezing out slight growth, according to revised government data released Wednesday."
Business,"IBM has sold its computer making business to Lenovo Group, the Chinese technology company, in a \$1.75 billion (900 million) deal, signalling an exit from the PC market it helped create in the 1980s."
Sci/Tech,"Engineer John Charlton takes an Apple Newton everywhere on his travels. He convinces himself it's a useful device, but in his heart he knows the truth: He simply wants to photograph it in front of landmarks. By Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,"An artist modified a U2 iPod to make a statement about intellectual property rights and free culture, then listed the customized gadget on eBay. Apple wasn't amused, and the auction site removed the listing -- but attorneys say the artist did nothing wrong. By Katie Dean."
Sci/Tech,Sightseers in major cities no longer need a tour guide or travel book to point out local landmarks. Several startup companies now offer tours delivered by cell phones. By Rachel Metz.
Sci/Tech,"Blade: Trinity, the new installment in the movie franchise about the human-vampire hybrid, doesn't get high marks for plot plausibility. But if you're looking for impressive scenes of on-screen carnage, the film delivers in full. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,The new melee combat engine of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within beefs up the action of the popular game series. But the dark and bloody style doesn't suit the franchise. By Chris Kohler.
Sci/Tech,Forget GDP. A better metric for prosperity is Gross National Happiness. By Daniel H. Pink from Wired magazine.
World," Britain will seek Washington's support to help it achieve goals on global poverty reduction, debt relief and fair trade during London's G8 presidency next year, finance minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday."
Business,"Oracle, the American corporate software giant, has admitted it is feeling the pressure of its protracted takeover battle for PeopleSoft, saying that it was worried that valuable staff were starting to leave its acquisition target."
World," China's largest manufacturer of personal computers Lenovo Group said it has bought IBM's PC business for 1.25 billion dollars, making it the world's number three in the intensely competitive field."
Sci/Tech,Toshiba and Memory-Tech announced they developed a dual-layer DVD disc. This wouldn #39;t be newsworthy unless the disc is able to contain two formats: HD DVD and DVD formats.
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation has released version 1.0 of its Thunderbird open source email client, following up on the successful recent launch of its Firefox web browser, and delivering new anti-spam and anti-virus technology to the desktop."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems aimed straight for datacentres yesterday at its annual worldwide analyst conference, with company executives claiming many communications functions in servers would be better moved into the network."
Sports,"Martin O #39;Neill last night confronted the disappointment of seeing his Celtic side being ejected from European football before Christmas, but batted away questions about being in charge of a cash-strapped team following the 0-0 draw with AC Milan."
Sports,Redknapp has been linked with a move to replace caretaker manager Steve Wigley two weeks after leaving Southampton #39;s south-coast rivals Portsmouth.
World," NATO has postponed a Thursday meeting  between its foreign ministers and their Ukrainian counterpart,  to avoid high level contacts with a government accused of  election fraud, NATO sources said."
World," Britain will seek Washington's support  to help it achieve goals on global poverty reduction, debt  relief and fair trade during London's G8 presidency next year,  finance minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday."
World,A Pentagon report on claims of sexual assault says US air force commanders failed to recognise the problem.
Business,"IBM, which revolutionised the global computer industry when it launched its first desktop in 1981, has sold its PC business to a Chinese group in a \$1.75bn (900m) deal, it was confirmed today."
Business,"Lucent, Motorola and Nortel won about \$3 billion in contracts to help Sprint upgrade its wireless network to handle high-speed Internet traffic over mobile phones and computers."
Business," US health titan Johnson and Johnson is in  quot;advanced negotiations quot; for a 24 billion dollar takeover of US heart device manufacturer Guidant, the New York Times said."
Business,"India News: New Delhi, Dec 8 : India is on its way to poverty reduction and employment generation at a time when about 1.4 billion people, or half the world #39;s workers, are trapped in grinding poverty, says a new International Labour Organisation (ILO "
Business,The EU is set to back former trade commissioner Pascal Lamy for the top job at the WTO. A meeting of trade chiefs from the 25 member states agreed on the Frenchmans candidacy on Tuesday.
Business,"For California businesses, 2005 may not quite be a year of wine and roses. But it will at least be a time of beer and daisies, according to economists at the Anderson Forecast of the University of California Los Angeles."
Business,Pixar has said its upcoming film  quot;Cars quot; will be postponed from its planned November release to a June 2006 bow -- a move that could leave the company better 
Sports,"  Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdown passes and got another TD on a sneak, leading the Seahawks to a 28 26 win over the Atlanta Falcons yesterday and helping Seattle win the NFC West and secure a first round playoff game at home."
Sports,"  Tom Benson crowded around a tiny television, the fate of his football team resting on the outcome of a game being played halfway across the country."
Business," Most European stock markets followed Wall Street lower Wednesday as crude oil's slide to three month lows hit heavily weighted oil shares, although a recovering dollar was a plus for the region's exporters."
World,"The European Commission proposes closure of dangerously depleted cod grounds in the North Sea, Irish Sea and off the west of Scotland."
Sports,"After Boston University's 2-1 loss to Minnesota last night at Walter Brown Arena, the last game BU will play at the Babcock Street building, nearly half of the Terrier squad trudged down the runway to their locker room."
Sports,  The turning point in last night's game came less than three minutes into the third quarter. That's when Gary Payton limped to the visitors' locker room after suffering a strained left hamstring.
Business," With the U.S. economy likely to slow next year, many investors are looking to add more international exposure to their portfolios in hopes of winning higher returns. A number of global mutual funds offer what seems like easy one stop shopping, but experts warn that all are not created equal."
Sci/Tech,"Tech is to start mass production next year of read only discs that can contain data stored in both DVD and HD DVDs (high definition/high density DVDs) layers, a company executive said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"IT industry heavyweights Dell, EMC, Intel and Oracle today sealed an alliance to develop grid computing technology and establish best practice."
Sci/Tech,An official with the Homeland Security Department #39;s National Cyber Security Division said the 120-person office has been able to limit the harmful effects of at least one virus and has helped to track down online criminals in 28 countries.
Sci/Tech,"Not to be outdone by rival Oracle, BEA Systems has unveiled version 9.0 of its WebLogic Server application server. Homing in on the theme of service-oriented architecture deployment, BEA said the product would "
Sci/Tech,"The company that brought us the Walkman should be giving the iPod a run for its money. What happened? Perhaps you #39;ve caught a glimpse of Sony #39;s new digital music player, a sleek silver gizmo brandished in "
Sci/Tech,"The iPod and iTunes will see competition from wireless network providers, according to the CEO of Warner Music Group. Speaking at the UBS Media Week Conference, Warner #39;s Edgar Bronfman suggested "
Sci/Tech,"The ongoing civil trial involving P2P file sharing network Kazaa highlights the risks corporates face by not locking down employees #39; desktop applications, say security experts."
Sports,Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was left disappointed after his side were defeated 2-1 by his former club Porto. Mourinho blamed a lack of motivation as Chelsea sunk to their first Champions League defeat of the season.
Sports,Celtic may be out of Europe before Christmas for the first time in four years but their exit after the brave 0-0 draw with AC Milan had a familiar ring to it.
Sports,"Olympiakos boss Dusan Bajevic has identified Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, as likely to be the most influential player for the Reds tonight."
Sports,"The reaction of Valencia players, coach Claudio Ranieri and their fans to the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Werder Bremen has done irreparable damage to the image of the club according to Spanish media."
Sports,Bayer Leverkusen surprised everyone by qualifying for the Champions League last season and they now have the chance to reach the knockout phase of the competition with Dynamo Kiev their final obstacle.
Sports,"Dhaka, December 8: The 15-member Indian cricket team arrived in the Bangladeshi capital amidst unprecedented security following a death threat but captain Sourav Ganguly said the pre-tour developments would have no bearing on the performance of his players "
World,"Once it became clear some months ago that Saddam Hussein had been telling the truth about not having weapons of mass destruction or connections to al-Qaida, it should have been an embarrassment "
World,"INFANTA, Philippines (AFP) - US Marines began helping relief operations in the Philippines following storms that have left more than 1,500 people dead as fears grew of a health crisis among survivors."
World,"A Palestinian was killed overnight by Israeli forces, as further violence continued in the Gaza Strip, medical sources said. A body - described on Israeli radio as a  quot;Palestinian youngster quot;, and on Palestinian "
Business," U.S. stocks look to open flat on  Wednesday, a day after a sharp sell off, as the dollar  rebounded and a major sale was announced by IBM <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A>, but  oil prices nudged up slightly."
Business," The dollar gained ground on Wednesday,  as investors took profits on other major currencies on signs  that currency strength may prompt some central banks to scale  back interest rate tightening."
Business," Most European stock markets followed  Wall Street lower Wednesday as crude oil's slide to three month  lows hit heavily weighted oil shares, although a recovering  dollar was a plus for the region's exporters."
Business," European shares eased on Wednesday with  mining stocks soft after sharp falls in metal prices and  concerns about the strong euro hitting growth, but auto makers  like Porsche rose after strong sales data."
Business,"LONDON, Dec. 7 -- The BBC, the world's largest public broadcasting company, announced plans Tuesday for some of the biggest budget cuts in its 82-year history, slashing at least 10 percent of its staff and more than \$620 million in annual spending."
Business,"General Motors , which has experienced two months of disappointing sales, reveals a new winter sales programme in the US."
Sports,"  There were just under 9 1/2 minutes to go in the third quarter yesterday when Patriots running back Corey Dillon broke free and ambled toward the end zone with San Francisco defenders Dwaine Carpenter and Ronnie Heard grabbing and clawing and pulling at his jersey. They finally hauled Dillon down at the 14 yard line, but not before he ..."
Sci/Tech,"Nvidia will supply the graphics chip for the successor to the PlayStation 2 being developed by Sony, the companies announced. The deal also gives Sony the right to use the chip in its digital consumer products, according to the companies."
Sci/Tech,His first space flight was in 1965 when he piloted the first manned Gemini mission. Later he made two trips to the moon -- orbiting during a 1969 flight and then walking on the lunar surface during a mission in 1972.
Sci/Tech,"Technology News, SAN FRANCISCO, Dell Inc. is looking to open its second European production plant, its chairman said on Tuesday, and a source familiar with the plan said the company was considering a location in France."
Sports,Valencia boss Claudio Ranieri was bitter in defeat. Werder Bremen eliminated the Spanish club 2-0 on Tuesday. Ranieri singled out referee Anders Frisk venemously in a post-match television interview with Canal Plus.
Business,"The holidays are done at last. Time to get back to normal. Well, perhaps not entirely normal. Our computers, after all, are normally in a state of chaos, cluttered with once-cherished files that we can't even find anymore."
World,"UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - The international community is  quot;getting nowhere quot; with the crisis in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region, the US ambassador to the United Nations, John Danforth, said."
Business,"A longtime Delta Air Lines employee was killed at Logan Airport yesterday morning when he was struck by a de-icing truck driven by a good friend, officials said."
Business,"The United States must diversify its global oil supplies, expand a world network of strategic petroleum reserves and raise fuel efficiency standards to ensure its energy security, a panel of experts will recommend Wednesday."
Sports," Five Indiana Pacers players and five Detroit Pistons fans were expected to be charged with assault Wednesday in a brawl that broke out on the court last month and spilled into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills, according to news reports."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon marshalled support for Thursday #39;s Likud party vote to bring the Labor Party into a government that would block snap elections and pave the way for a Gaza withdrawal next year.
Business," Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week, as mortgage rates fell, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business,"Two years ago, I got an inside look at operations at Lenovo Group, the Chinese computing giant that is expected to form a joint venture with IBM to sell PCs worldwide."
Business,based oral care and personal products company Colgate Palmolive Company is drawing a blueprint to restructure its operations.
Business,"LOS ANGELES A report says California #39;s economy will see solid growth next year, but danger looms. The quarterly UCLA Anderson Forecast says the state #39;s fortunes could change if the national economy falters "
Business,"If one of your New Year's resolutions is to finally learn how to play an instrument, technology increasingly can help you get started."
Sci/Tech,"US holiday sales forecasts have been decidedly muted this year, but it appeared no one bothered telling the throngs of shoppers crammed into Apple Computer #39;s downtown San Francisco store last week."
World,Three Iraqis have been killed in clashes in Ramadi while six Iraqi civilians and two US soldiers were wounded after a bomb targeting a US convoy exploded in southern Baghdad.
World,"Pope John Paul II today said he was praying for the Iraqi people after militants bombed two churches in Mosul, the latest anti-Christian violence in the country."
Business," The hard drive maker on Tuesday raised its quarterly  revenue and profit forecasts for the December quarter on strong  seasonal demand for newer products, surpassing analysts'  forecasts.  "
Business,"The World Bank approves \$200m for infrastructure projects in Argentina, but  demands that the country complete restructuring its defaulted debt."
Business,"In 2002, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) was named Singapore #39;s most transparent company by the island #39;s Securities Investors Association."
Sci/Tech,"Hoping to emulate the success of the open source browser Firefox, the Mozilla group has now released version 1.0 of its Thunderbird email client."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba has hammered another nail in the Blu-Ray coffin, by announcing a dual layer HD-DVD and DVD disc. This means that studios will be able to sell discs that have the DVD version on one side and the HD-DVD "
Business,Researchers at Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. hope to produce better drugs with medical-imaging equipment usually used to examine patients.
Sci/Tech,The company which invented the walkman and created a new niche with it has now got its ear to the ground. The latest Walkman music player to emerge from their workshop seems to be a hybrid of sorts.
Sci/Tech,IBM has announced virtual resources to help its business partners accelerate the building and deployment of on-demand business applications tailored to customer requirements across all vertical industries.
Sci/Tech,The US IT service provider EDS has admitted that one of its employees was responsible for the crash of thousands of computers in Britain #39;s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) two weeks ago.
Business,"The menu at Flash's, a saloon on Boston's Stuart Street, offers many choices. The jukebox offers even more."
Sports,Baseball players gave their lawyers the go-ahead Tuesday to reach an agreement with owners on tougher testing for steroids. After negotiations with management were outlined to the executive board of the players 
Sports,"Following his upset of Mike Tyson in July, British heavyweight Danny Williams has the chance on Saturday to become the WBC World Heavyweight Champion when he takes on Vitali Klitscko at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas."
Sports,The chairman of Portsmouth #39;s supporters club believes many fans will turn on former boss Harry Redknapp after his impending move to rivals Southampton.
Sports,"On Tuesday, Cesc Fabregas, a 17-year-old Spaniard, scored a flamboyant goal and ran the midfield so well that Arsenal thrashed Rosenborg Trondheim 5-1."
Sports,David Coulthard moved a significant step closer to staying in Formula One when he started a three-day test with the Red Bull Racing team in southern Spain on Wednesday.
World,AFGHANISTAN #39;S first democratically elected president was sworn in yesterday - vowing to crack down on drug traffickers and the last of the Taliban.
World,"Iraq is prepared to cooperate with Russia and to sign contracts, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said in an exclusive interview with the Itar-Tass news agency on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Allawi said that on Tuesday, Dec."
World,The suggestion by Republican Senator Norman Coleman that United Nations #39; Secretary-General Kofi Annan should resign because of the UN #39;s oil-for-food scandal fits somewhere on the scale in between the absurd and the vicious.
World," The Finnish government said it would sell between 250 and 300 million shares, or as much as 6.4 percent of its stake, in Nordic telecommunications operator TeliaSonera."
World," After delivering a pep talk designed to energize troops preparing to head for Iraq, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld got a little ""talking to"" himself from disgruntled soldiers."
Business," New applications for U.S. home  mortgages increased last week, as purchase activity rose amid  lower mortgage rates, an industry group said on Wednesday."
World," BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - A major push to seal  a political settlement for the turbulent British province of  Northern Ireland stalled at the last moment Wednesday over  demands for photographic evidence of IRA guerrillas scrapping  their arms."
Business," Texas Instruments Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TXN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TXN.N</A>, the  world's largest maker of chips for cell phones, on Tuesday said  it expects fourth quarter revenue and earnings per share at the  mid range of its previous estimates, as order trends remain  soft and an inventory correction continues."
World,"South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun pays a surprise visit to troops in Iraq, after his government decided to extend their mandate."
World,The Indian squad arrives in Bangladesh despite threats allegedly sent by Islamic militants.
Business,The chief executive of embattled China Aviation Oil (CAO) Singapore Corp. Ltd. was arrested Wednesday in Singapore #39;s biggest trading scandal since the fall of Barings Bank in 1995.
Business,"The Internet has changed the way people listen to music in their personal space. (Think iPod and other portable music players.) Now, it's also changing the way people listen to music in public places, such as restaurants and bars."
Business,"Anil Ambani resigns from the petrochemical unit of Indian giant Reliance, renewing rumours of a management feud with elder brother Mukesh."
Sci/Tech,A cybersecurity group yesterday called on US President George Bush to invest more in IT issues and to make the top IT security job a bigger posting.
Sports,Australia defied a late rally by New Zealand to win the second of three one-day cricket internationals in Sydney by 17 runs and set up a deciding match at Brisbane on Friday.
Sports,"The Merseyside captain, his professional career born and bred at Liverpool, wants to  quot;show his kids medals, quot; saying the Premiership side may not be able to rack up the major-tournament titles Gerrard thinks he deserves."
Sports,Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos called Wednesday #39;s do-or-die Champions League match against AS Roma  quot;the most important game of the season.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan _ Afghanistan #39;s newly inaugurated President Hamid Karzai is pushing the fight to control the nation #39;s booming drug trade to the top of his to-do list."
World,"Vote counting has begun in Tuesday #39;s general election in Ghana, where President John Kufuor is widely expected to win re-election."
Sports," British heavyweight fighter Danny  Williams has threatened to pull out of Saturday's World Boxing  Council title fight with champion Vitali Klitschko if he is  forced to shave his beard, British media reported."
Business,SHANGHAI (AFP) - Computer maker Lenovo #39;s landmark purchase of the PC business of one of America #39;s most vaunted corporate names adds to a growing list of ambitious Chinese companies seeking to make a name for themselves on global markets.
Business, The Bank of England's rate setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its two day monthly meeting amid broad expectation that interest rates will be left unchanged due to signs of economic slowdown.
Sports,Holders Porto survived a fightback to overcome Chelsea 2-1 and kept a Champions League second round hope alive as Arsenal and Werder Bremen booked their places in thenext round on Tuesday.
Sports,Celtic boss Martin O #39;Neill admits the club needs to hold an internal investigation into where its future lies after being dumped out of Europe least night.
Sports,"The world #39;s No. 1 golfer gave another relentless indication Tuesday why he has risen to the top. One day after he was named PGA Tour Player of the Year, Vijay Singh celebrated by pounding "
Sports,"Goal (Arsenal) (4) - Just what we needed early on. The nerves were removed, and we just kept on moving forward. A sweet ball from Bobby set Reyes up with a chance to run."
Sports,You could tell why University of President Bernie Machen and athletic director Jeremy Foley wanted Urban Meyer almost immediately after the coach started talking.
Sports,India #39;s national cricket team arrived in Dhaka Wednesday for a Bangladesh tour approved despite an Islamic group #39;s threat to kill the Indian players.
World,The Islamic resistance movement Hamas on Wednesday refused to halt attacks against the Jewish settlements during the period of preparations for the Jan. 9 elections.
Business," Shares of Pixar Animation Studios Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PIXR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PIXR.O</A> fell 4 percent before the bell on Wednesday after it  said it would postpone the theatrical release of its animated  feature ""Cars"" to June 2006 from November 2005."
Business," Grocery chain operator Safeway Inc.  on Wednesday set a 2005 earnings per share goal that was below analysts' expectations, with added marketing expenses and lingering impact from a strike at its Vons stores weighing on profits."
Business," Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said on  Wednesday that after months of trying to untangle faulty  financial results, it plans to file 2003 and first half 2004  results starting Jan. 10 of next year."
Business,"Palmolive, the US consumer products company, has said that it plans to close about a third of its factories and cut more than 4,400 jobs over the next four years as part of a major restructuring effort to increase profit margins."
Business,"SINGAPORE : Singapore #39;s white collar crime buster, the Commercial Affairs Department, has arrested China Aviation Oil #39;s beleaguered chief executive, Chen Jiulin."
Business,"WASHINGTON Trying to break a deadlock on energy policy, a diverse group of environmentalists, academics and former government officials were to publish a report on Wednesday that presents strategies for making the United States cleaner, more competitive "
Business,"In what market watchers are calling a new battle between a Russian oligarch and the state, Russia #39;s second largest mobile phone operator, VimpelCom, has been hit with a 4.4 billion ruble (US\$157 million, euro118 million) back-tax claim for 2001, company "
Business,Drugmaker Merck has set up an independent committee to review the firm #39;s actions prior to the withdrawal of its painkiller Vioxx from the market in September.
World," Fighting raged between rebels controlling the western Iraq town of Ramadi and U.S. Marines Wednesday after two Iraqis were killed in clashes following a suicide car bomb attack, witnesses said."
World, Presidents and high ranking officials from 12 South American countries gathered in this ancient Inca capital to create a political and economic bloc they hope will put them on a more equal footing with the United States and Europe.
Sports,"British heavyweight fighter Danny Williams has threatened to pull out of Saturday #39;s World Boxing Council title fight with champion Vitali Klitschko if he is forced to shave his beard, British media reported."
Sports,Valencia coach Claudio Ranieri was unable to hide his frustration at referee Anders Frisk after his side crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sports,"Australia has forced the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series into a decider, but only after surviving a stunning fightback by New Zealand in match two at the Sydney Cricket Ground."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to address tribal leaders Thursday on the need to eliminate this war ravaged country's booming drug trade, an aide said."
World,"Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to address tribal leaders Thursday on the need to eliminate this war-ravaged country #39;s booming drug trade, an aide said."
World,"December 09, 2004  A senior US official came to Seoul yesterday to create momentum for talks aimed at halting North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons program."
World,"Russia #39;s refusal to cooperate with the West to ensure a fair election in Ukraine signals that Moscow is slipping back to Soviet-style tactics, a senior Polish diplomat was quoted Wednesday as saying."
World,"A deal to restore devolution in Northern Ireland will not be signed, DUP leader Ian Paisley confirms."
Business,"Lenovo Group Ltd. agreed to pay \$1.25 billion for International Business Machines Corp. #39;s personal computer business, making the Chinese company the world #39;s third- largest PC maker and giving it a globally recognized brand."
Business,"Calpers, the largest pension fund in the United States, has disclosed for the first time how much it paid the venture capitalists, hedge fund managers and others who handle its riskiest specialized investments, and how well those investments performed in "
Sci/Tech,"THE longest serving astronaut in history, who flew twice to the moon and commanded the first space shuttle mission, has announced his retirement after 42 years at Nasa."
Sci/Tech,CousinLarry writes  quot;Online  #39;university #39; Trinity Southern University (Google cache of disabled site homepage) has been sued by the state of Pennsylvania.
Sports,"Silverstone #39;s owners say they are confident that a deal can be reached with Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One #39;s chief, to save the British Grand Prix."
Sports,Inverness Caledonian Thistle will finally be allowed to return to their own ground after half a season #39;s wanderings following a change of heart by the Scottish Premier League.
Business,"Lenovo Group, China #39;s personal computer giant, Wednesday signed a definitive agreement with IBM to acquire Big Blue #39;s personal computer "
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. Inc.(MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , reeling from the recent withdrawal of its Vioxx arthritis drug, on Wednesday reaffirmed its 2004 earnings outlook but said earnings in 2005 will be lower than analysts had expected."
Business,"Autozone #39;s (AZO:NYSE - news - research) first-quarter sales and earnings were virtually unchanged from a year ago, held back by higher fuel prices that made car owners skittish."
World,The BBC's Rachel Harvey meets a fisherman in the Indonesian city of Banda Aceh who survived the tsunami.
Sci/Tech," People play games, go shopping and meet dates on the Internet. So why not use the Web to download the perfect mood enhancing fragrance?"
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCOBEA Systems Inc. took advantage of the proximity of Oracle Corp. #39;s OpenWorld conference here this week to introduce BEA WebLogic Server 9.0, which is designed to allow developers to rapidly "
Sci/Tech,Beleaguered parents hunting down a must-have games console for this Christmas are being told to keep on hassling their local games retailer - and keep their fingers crossed.
World, India and Pakistan were unable to agree on starting a bus service between the capitals of divided Kashmir in two days of talks which ended in New Delhi on Wednesday and said they would need more discussions.
Sports,Portuguese newspapers praised Porto #39;s Benni McCarthy on Wednesday after a late goal by the South African striker sent Chelsea crashing to a 2-1 defeat and won the club a spot in the knockout phase of the Champions League.
Sports,Utrecht #39;s Michael Mols is to start a five-match ban for knocking out a Graafschap Doetinchem defender in a game on November 28.
Sci/Tech, British giant Vodafone said it aimed to become the second biggest operator in Japan through an aggressive push in third generation (3G) service which is taking off in the country.
Sci/Tech," Armed with a new form factor and its clustering management software, Penguin Computing on Wednesday launched an aggressively priced Linux based blade server targeted at the lower end of the market    a market recently entered into by Dell Computer."
Sci/Tech,"Becoming frustrated with source code not aligning in my favorite source editor I decided to hunt  for the best font. In particular, I began to hunt down the available fixed-width or monospaced fonts.    What are monospaced fonts you ask? From Xerox:Monospace fonts (Such as Courier or LetterGothic), or ""fixed pitch"" fonts, contain characters that all have the same character width, producing text that can be used to create forms, tabular material or documents that require exact text line lengths. An example of a fixed pitch font is Courier 12 pitch, which is a 10 point font that will print at exactly 12 characters per inch.    Why use  monospaced fonts? Primarily because the text will align more readily. Especially is areas like the comment block header. Updated versions of this document will be located at http://www.lowing.org/fonts/"
World," Men all over the world distort the  teachings of Islam and Christianity to justify abusing their  wives and daughters, leading to thousands of ""honor"" killings a  year for which courts provide virtual impunity, experts say."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. chief executive Craig Barrett said Tuesday the company has ""recovered"" from product missteps that plagued the chip maker during the first half of the year."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Duncan Martell</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The board of Hewlett-Packard Co.\<HPQ.N> discussed breaking up the No. 2 computer maker three\times in the past, yet each time decided to keep it intact,\Chief Executive Carly Fiorina said on Tuesday, defending her\strategy for the company.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"If my experiences with two new massively multiplayer online role-playing games have taught me one thing, it's that if I really wanted, I'd never have to interact face-to-face with another person again. I have all the friends and enemies I can handle thanks to ""EverQuest II"" and ""World of Warcraft."""
Business,"General Motors Corp. has pledged to avoid plant closures and layoffs in Europe as it seeks to return its money-losing European operations to profitability, worker representatives said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"NEW YORK, December 8 (newratings.com) - Sony Corp (SNE.NYS) named NVIDIA yesterday as the supplier of the graphics chips required for its upcoming Playstation 3 video game console."
Sci/Tech,"Even though it #39;s been withdrawn, the Lycos anti-spam screensaver is not forgotten. Rollie Hawk writes  quot;And with this, the  #39;What #39;s Good for the Goose... #39; award goes to all those people trying to install that "
Sci/Tech,"People in ancient China may have been enjoying the delights of wine as long as 9,000 years ago, making them the first in the world to enjoy a tipple."
Sci/Tech,"The kid who sparked the digital music revolution says he #39;s back to finish the job. As a 19-year-old college freshman, Shawn Fanning created Napster, the file-sharing software program "
Sports,INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee members Susie O #39;Neill and Kevan Gosper have called for the IOC to strip Sydney triple gold medallist Marion Jones of her medals if she is proven to be a drug cheat.
Sports,Steven Gerrard has called on Liverpool #39;s supporters to play their part in inspiring the Reds to victory against Olympiakos tonight.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Dhaka, Dec 8 : A 15-member Indian cricket squad Wednesday arrived here amidst tight security to play two Tests and three one-day internationals against Bangladesh."
Sports,"Pakistan #39;s Mohammad Saqlain (centre) raises his arms to celebrate the first goal against India during the six-nation Champions Trophy Tournament match at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore, on Wednesday."
World," A senior Palestinian official called reports of a Mideast peace agreement premature, but said Israelis and Palestinians have agreed on the logistics of the upcoming elections to replace Yasser Arafat."
World," Iraq #39;s Independent Electoral Commission said on Wednesday it may consider holding next month #39;s elections over an extended period, as Prime Minister Iyad Allawi had suggested."
World,"United Nations: Buoyed by strong support from member nations including four out of five Security Council members, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has firmly rejected the demand of some American lawmakers to resign in view of allegations of corruption in "
World,"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan- Pakistan on Wednesday test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead but insisted it was not sending a signal to India amid continuing peace moves with its regional rival."
World,"ADDIS ABABA, 8 December (IRIN) - With the threat of renewed regional conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the African Union #39;s (AU #39;s) Peace and Security Council announced on Tuesday that it would seek a greater role in helping to disarm "
Business," U.S. stocks opened higher on  Wednesday, a day after a sharp sell off, as oil tumbled  further, easing concerns about the impact high crude prices  have on corporate profits and consumer spending."
Business," Top OPEC producer Saudi Arabia on  Wednesday questioned the need for OPEC oil producers to rein in  supply, saying the kingdom would keep crude output at current  high levels as long as customers wanted it."
Business," Lawn care equipment maker Toro  Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TTC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TTC.N</A>  on Wednesday reported stronger than expected  quarterly earnings and doubled its dividend, citing increased  sales and cost controls."
World, Japan lodged a formal complaint with North Korea on Wednesday after tests showed that human remains which Pyongyang claimed belonged to a Japanese citizen abducted decades ago by communist agents are those of someone else.
Sci/Tech," Wall Street futures were flat on Tuesday, as a lack of economic news led investors to focus on the falling price of oil and the falling dollar. Investors were also assessing the merits of IBM's planned sale of its personal computer division to Lenovo, the Chinese computer group, for  #36;1.75bn."
World, Australia's foreign ministry said Wednesday it will boost security spending at its embassies by  #36;52 million after a terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia left nine dead earlier this week.
Sci/Tech," Their discoveries may be hard for many to comprehend, but this year's Nobel Prize winners still have to explain what they did and how they did it."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. agreed to sell its personal computing business to China #39;s largest computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd."
Business,General Motors aims to restructure its loss-making European operations without resorting to involuntary redundancies or shuttering any 
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. Inc.(MRK), reeling from the recent withdrawal of its Vioxx arthritis drug, said Wednesday it expects 2005 earnings of \$2.42 to \$2.52 a share -- a decline from expected 2004 results."
Sci/Tech,"Trinity Southern University, an online school based in Texas, has been sued by the state of Pennsylvania for allegedly using state and private Internet addresses to hawk fake graduate degrees and prescription drugs."
Sports,"Cross another name off the Notre Dame wish list. Bobby Petrino is expected to announce he #39;s stayng at Louisville. Dec. 8 Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino, who was contacted by both Notre Dame and Mississippi "
World,THE depth and scale of the covert diplomatic manoeuvring to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was dramatically illuminated yesterday when Egyptian government officials confirmed their involvement in talks leading up to a mid-year peace conference 
World,"The Security Council, in an apparent warning to Rwandan President Paul Kagame, said on Tuesday it intended to consider unspecified measures against individuals who undermined the peace process in Congo."
World,"Congress is close to approving a broad intelligence overhaul, but the changes that will matter most still lie ahead."
World," A Japanese firm said it has created a jellyfish shaped robot that can alert homeowners to burglars or housesit for their pets    and, when not at work, lounge about and be ""beautiful."""
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  marshaled support for Thursday's Likud party vote to bring the  Labor Party into a government that would block snap elections  and pave the way for a Gaza withdrawal next year.
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair  rejected a call Wednesday for an independent inquiry into the  civilian death toll in the U.S. led war in Iraq.
World, A French court Wednesday found the eldest  son of former French President Francois Mitterrand guilty of  tax fraud and sentenced him to a suspended 30 month prison  sentence.
Business,Nortel Networks Corp. said Wednesday it intends to file its long-delayed financial statements for the first two quarters of 2004 on Jan. 10 of next year.
Sci/Tech,A genetic study of the tiger family reveals a previously unknown sub-species of the big cats.
World," GAZA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli forces ended an  operation in the northern Gaza Strip less then 24 hours after  they raided the area to try to stop cross-border rocket attacks  by Palestinian militants, the army said Monday."
Sci/Tech,A group of internet security and instant messaging (IM) providers have teamed up to detect and thwart the growing threat of IM and P2P viruses and worms.
Sports,"Australia have won the 2nd one dayer against New Zealand by 17 runs to level the three-match series at 1-1. Australia were down to 161 for 6 at one stage, but then added another 100 runs."
Sports," Behind closed doors, some of hockey #39;s most influential people met to discuss the game. It wasn #39;ta meeting to end the lockout, but how to improve NHL hockey once it gets up and running again."
World, A suicide bomber posing as a taxi  driver killed three people near the headquarters of Iraqi Prime  Minister Iyad Allawi's party in Baghdad on Monday as insurgents  pressed a bloody campaign to disrupt a Jan. 30 election.
Sci/Tech,Dellis considering opening a second European production plant to support its steady growth on the continent.
Sci/Tech,"Perhaps it isn't quite as surprising as if Ford MotorCo. suddenly decided to sell the Mustang sports car brand to Hyundai. But IBM's decision to sell its PC business to China's Lenovo Group underscores the challenges that manufacturers face in the modern PC business, even for a company synonymous with the product."
Sci/Tech,Companies say customers will see no change in product availability or support.
Sci/Tech,"New disc could ease the transition to the next-gen DVD standard, company says."
Business,"The wait for Virgin Atlantics daily service from Sydney to Hong Kong and London is finally over, with Virgin Atlantics inaugural flight touching down at Sydney Airport."
Business,"The Dow Jones industrial average fell 106 points to 10,440. Decliners on the New York Stock Exchange outnumbered advancers by a three-to-one margin."
Sports,The Spaniard has played in two victories in his first three starts - a 3-0 win over Birmingham and a 5-1 triumph over Rosenborg in the Champions League - after replacing Jens Lehmann.
Sports,Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes that his side have every chance of making the Champions League knockout stage tonight. The Spaniard is confident that the Reds can claim the 1-0 or two-goal win against 
Business,A decline in oil prices is giving some stocks a modest boost. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 9 points in today #39;s early going.
Business,Russia #39;s state-controlled gas giant Gazprom approved a plan to bid for Yukos #39; core production unit Wednesday amid reports that the company was negotiating to secure a euro10 billion (US\$13 billion) loan from a group of Western banks to support its offer.
Sports,A lower-order fightback was not enough to save New Zealand as Australia levelled the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series after a thrilling 17-run win in Sydney.
World,Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has played down suggestions that there could be further UK troop re-deployments in support of US operations in Iraq.
World,The British and Irish prime ministers are publishing their proposals to restore devolution in NI.
Business," OPEC's top producer Saudi Arabia on  Wednesday questioned the need for the cartel to bolster oil  prices by cutting supply, saying the kingdom would keep crude  output at current high levels as long as customers wanted it."
World,Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has played down the prospect of fresh deployments of British troops into the American-controlled sector of Iraq.
Business," Lawn care equipment maker Toro Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TTC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TTC.N</A> on Wednesday reported stronger than expected quarterly  earnings and doubled its dividend, citing increased sales and  its streamlining efforts."
Business,Mobile operator Vimpelcom is the latest Russian firm to be hit with a heavy bill for back taxes
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the  world's biggest retailer, suffered another blow to its star  status on Wednesday when a leading U.S. investment bank  downgraded the company's stock."
Business,", 12/8/2004. IBM #39;s awaited personal computing division sale to Lenovo Group Ltd. became official this morning with an announcement that Big Blue will pass the unit to China #39;s number one PC maker for \$1.75 billion."
Business," Rome, Italy, Dec. 8   The merger between Telecom Italia and its mobile arm, Tim, will make the company more normal and will sign the  quot;end of the biggest Italian soap opera quot;."
Business,"German carmaker Porsche expects its streak of strong earnings to continue in the current fiscal year that ends in July, the company said on Wednesday."
Business,"  Nortel Networks Corp., which is in the process of resolving an accounting mess that will result in restatements of prior years #39; earnings, expects a 28 percent reduction in previously announced net earnings for 2003, compared with its previous "
Sci/Tech,"Mozillas latest launch, the standalone Thunderbird 0.9 email client, has captured the attention of the mainstream media who are happily trumpeting its arrival and linking it to the hugely popular Firefox browser, which is giving Microsofts Internet "
Sci/Tech,"NVIDIA, graphics card manufacturer, has reported that it #39;s partnering up with Sony on the graphics hardware for PlayStation 3. The companies have been developing a custom graphics processing unit (GPU) incorporating next-generation GeForce technology "
Sci/Tech,"Watching the Jonathan Woss Show last week, I was more than impressed with U2 #39;s fabulous live performance, thinking that the Irish supergroup were right back at the top of their form."
Sci/Tech,Sony was forced to admit today that availability of its PlayStation 2 (PS2) games console in UK shops would be tight before Christmas.
Sci/Tech,"SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PalmSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSRC), provider of Palm OS(R), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones today announced "
Sports,Celtic midfielder Alan Thompson insists fears Martin ONeill might have managed Celtic in Europe for the final time will prove unfounded.
Sports,The High Court ruled on 6 December in favour of the three banks which own 75 per cent of F1 #39;s commercial rights being permitted to appoint directors to Formula One Holdings.
World, Harry Redknapp was appointed manager of Premiership strugglers Southampton just two weeks after quitting their arch south coast rivals Portsmouth.
World," They share the same language, religion and culture but the dramatically different political histories of Algeria and Morocco have bred mistrust and enmity."
World,"In the biggest shift, legislators gave themselves the power to elect the premier, removing that choice from the president."
World,"When the renowned cookbook author Marcella Hazan comes to New York, Italian food is not uppermost on her mind  she eats Chinese."
Business,"Description: Colgate-Palmolive says it will cut more than 4,000 jobs and close a third of its factories worldwide. The company plans to use the savings for advertising and new product development."
Business,Rogue Valley wine shippers hope the US Supreme Court agrees with arguments presented Tuesday on behalf of small wineries. The high court was told state laws barring people from buying wine directly from out 
Sci/Tech,"Apple has taken steps to take ownership of the iTunes.co.uk domain name from its current owner, with the company formally complaining to Nominet, the UK domain name registrar, that it is entitled to the domain."
Sci/Tech,"The growing popularity of online gaming could spell problems for net service firms, warns network monitoring company Sandvine. It issued the warning following analysis which shows that Traffic on the Xbox "
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource is to create a new version of the Palm OS with Linux at its core, the company said today after announcing a plan to buy Chinese phone software company China MobileSoft (CMS #39;)."
Sports,South African international Benni McCarthy has criticised Porto fans who taunted two Chelsea players with racist chants during their Champions League clash.
Sports,So the slot machine stopped and flashed three cardinals. The University of Louisville is a winner. It gets to keep what it already possesses: football coach Bobby Petrino.
Sports,ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan has decided to rest for the opening match of their South Africa tour against Nicky Oppenheimer #39;s XI in Randjesfontein today.
World,Ghanaians went to the polls yesterday to elect a new President and members of Parliament with former President Jerry Rawlings accusing Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo of undue interference in the electoral process.
Business,"The Whitehouse Station, NJ-based drug giant held its traditional yearly conference call announcing earnings guidance for next year."
Business,The nation #39;s largest public pension fund has agreed to disclose more than \$200 million in annual money management fees to settle a lawsuit by a media coalition.
Sports,Steven Gerrard insists he #39;ll not accept  quot;second best quot; by crashing out of the Champions League and into the Uefa Cup.
Sports,"David Coulthard is to test for the Red Bull Racing F1 team in Jerez, Spain, this week. He will join the team to drive the team #39;s 2004 car, the R5."
Business,"Russian gas monopoly Gazprom gets government approval to make a bid for Yugansk, the main production arm of stricken oil firm Yukos."
Business," Aetna Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AET.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AET.N</A> on Wednesday said  it will end its contract with Magellan Health Services <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MGLN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MGLN.O</A>  for mental health coverage and bring those services in house,  pushing shares of Magellan down about 3.5 percent."
Business,"DECEMBER 08, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Perhaps it isn #39;t quite as surprising as if Ford suddenly decided to sell its Mustang sports car brand to Hyundai."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest retailer, suffered another blow to its star status on Wednesday when a leading US investment bank downgraded the company #39;s stock."
World," Iraq may modify plans for its first free election to give people more time to vote next month, officials said Wednesday as suicide bombers and gunmen again struck Sunni Muslim towns north and west of the capital."
Sci/Tech,"Tech will start mass production late next year of read only discs that can contain data stored in both DVD and HD DVDs (High Definition/High Density DVDs) layers, a company executive says."
Sci/Tech,"com December 8, 2004, 7:53 AM PT. PalmSource, which makes software for mobile devices, said Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire China MobileSoft in a deal expected to expand the "
Sci/Tech,Dell Inc. chairman Michael Dell announced a long-term partnership between his company and other hardware and software vendors to develop best practices in deploying a grid computing infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,Governor Pawlenty unveils a new Minnesota driver #39;s license today -- one that contains high-tech features. The new license includes a reflective image of a row of loons that seem to  quot;float quot; when viewed from different angles.
Sports,CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho said Porto #39;s better motivation earned them a place in the next phase of the Champions League and sent the Londoners crashing to their first defeat of the competition.
Sports,"Dallas pulled away in the second half after leading by just four points at the half, out-rebounding the T-Wolves 54-35. Minnesota was without Latrell Sprewell, who was suspended for one game by the NBA for "
Sports, The Major League Baseball Players Association announced Tuesday it would work toward a new agreement with owners for tougher steroid testing.
World,"Insurgents launched a string of assaults around the city of Samarra on Wednesday, trading gunfire with US forces, attacking a US convoy "
World, Opposition hopeful Viktor  Yushchenko said Wednesday a parliamentary vote to root out  cheating in elections opened the way for him to win a re run of  a rigged presidential poll.
World," BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - A major push to seal  a political settlement for the turbulent British province of  Northern Ireland stalled at the last moment Wednesday over  demands for photographic evidence of IRA guerrillas scrapping  their arms."
Business," Lenovo Group has agreed to pay US $1.25 billion ( $1.75 billion) for IBM #39;s personal computer business, lifting China #39;s largest PC maker to third in global rankings and giving it a globally recognised brand."
Business,Crude oil prices rose Wednesday ahead of US petroleum inventory data and an OPEC meeting this week at which the group could decide on a production cut.
Sports,"The Yankees have found a new leadoff man, signing free-agent second baseman Tony Womack to a two-year contract, Sporting News has learned."
World,"The leader of a nationalist group that seized a remote police station, taking 10 police officers hostage, and later allegedly ambushed a police vehicle, killing four other officers, agreed Sunday to publicly lay down his weapons."
World,"For a vacationing family, it's been only two weeks since leaving a wintry Washington for sunny Sri Lanka, but it seems like several lifetimes ago. During those two weeks, they have seen both paradise and hell, and a surrealistic netherworld in between."
World,Tony Blair has rejected a call for an independent inquiry into the civilian death toll in the US-led war in Iraq. The call came on Wednesday in an open letter to the 
Sports,"The St. Louis Cardinals and pitcher Matt Morris agree to a one-year, \$2.5 contract."
Business,Experts expect the Bank of England to leave interest rates on hold at 4.75 on Thursday.
Business,Oil prices jumped from a four-month low on Wednesday as slow growth in US heating fuel inventories heightened fears for tight winter supplies.
Business,"Virgin will use Airbus A340-600 aircraft on the London-Sydney route, but plans to increase capacity by using Boeing 747s or adding a second daily service."
Business,"The withdrawal of painkiller Vioxx will reduce 2005 earnings of Merck  amp; Co. Inc. to between \$2.42 and \$2.52 a share, below the already diminished expectations of Wall Street analysts, the huge drug maker said Wednesday."
Business,"Lawnmower manufacturer Toro Co. on Wednesday said its profit grew 23 percent in the fourth quarter, helped by higher sales across all of its product segments and a surge in overseas demand."
Business,"Goldman cuts No. 1 retailer #39;s rating to  quot;in-line quot; from  quot;outperform quot; on heels of weak November sales. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world #39;s biggest retailer, suffered another blow to its star "
Business,"Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (SIRI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell as much as 27 percent in early trading on Wednesday after an investment firm said the stock was overvalued "
Business,"No news was good news for South Africa #39;s Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY) today. Over at rival and takeover target Gold Fields Limited (NYSE: GFI), a shareholder vote was held to endorse "
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource today announced entry into an agreement for the acquisition of China MobileSoft Limited (CMS), a leading Chinese mobile phone software company with business operations headquartered with its wholly-owned subsidiary, MobileSoft Technology "
Sci/Tech,"US computer giant Apple is locked in a cybersquatting battle with a 22-year-old London Internet whiz kid over the itunes.co.uk website, a domain the company wants for its chain of iTunes online music stores."
Sci/Tech,Dell will provide an enterprise networked server infrastructure consisting of dual Intel Xeon and four-way Intel Itanium processor-based PowerEdge servers.
Sci/Tech,"A new US study says about 60 of the genes in chickens are closely related to those found in humans. In fact, the recently deciphered chicken genome should prove a valuable tool for learning about the human "
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this year, NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe nixed a final shuttle service mission to Hubble scheduled for mid-2006, saying it posed too much of a risk to the lives of astronauts."
Sci/Tech,"Minnesota will soon begin issuing new driver #39;s licenses that contain high-tech features to curb counterfeiting, as well as a  quot;status check quot; that will show a driver #39;s immigration status."
Sci/Tech,"One of the witnesses against Sharman Networks had at one time offered to be an expert witness for the company in the civil trial now taking place in Australia, according to Sharman #39;s attorney."
Sci/Tech,"The software was originally scheduled to ship by the end of the year, but in October Microsoft pushed the release date into the first half of 2005."
Sports,"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tuesday that IOC President Jacques Rogge has set up a Disciplinary Commission to investigate remarks on ABCs 20/20 Friday, made by Victor Conte, head of the California-based Balco laboratory, on ABC "
Sports,"Red Bull Racing confirmed today that as part of the continued winter test programme, David Coulthard will join the team in Jerez (Spain) this week driving the 2004 car, the R5."
Sports,Marcus Trescothick and Robert Key led England to a convincing eight-wicket victory in their first match of the South African tour.
Sports,Utah defensive coordinator Kyle Whittingham was hired as the school #39;s football coach to replace Urban Meyer. Whittingham rejected an offer from rival BYU to take the Utes #39; job.
Sports,Wednesday brings the next step for Pacers players and Piston fans facing disciplinary action following the melee in Detroit. Various news reports say a prosecutor in Detroit is expected to make a major announcement this afternoon.
World,MOSCOW. Dec 8 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan have emphasized the unassailable central coordinating role played by the United Nations in resolving international 
World,"The United States has urged China to work harder to persuade North Korea to return to talks over its nuclear weapons drive. US special envoy, Joseph DeTrani, has asked Beijing to step up efforts to bring Pyongyang "
World,The Israeli army said on Wednesday that a total of 148 unarmed Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank this year. A senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer released 
World,"Throughout November violence in Sudan increased and there has been  quot;a marked deterioration quot; in Darfur, a senior UN official told the Security Council December 7. Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs "
World,Pope John Paul II has spoken out against attacks on Iraq #39;s Christian community after the bombing of two churches in the northern city of Mosul.
Business, Oil prices jumped from a four month low  on Wednesday as slow growth in U.S. heating fuel inventories  heightened fears for tight winter supplies.
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, a day  after a sharp sell off, as value investors picked up shares in  lagging sectors such as healthcare."
Business," New applications for U.S. home  mortgages rose last week as lower interest rates spurred  purchases, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Sports,Defensive coordinator Kyle Whittingham replaces Urban Meyer as the new head coach at Utah on Wednesday.
Business," Analysts chopped their fourth quarter  profit estimates for WestJet Airlines Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WJA.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WJA.TO</A> on  Wednesday and braced for turbulence in its share price, mainly  because of computer woes that hurt its online reservations  bookings."
Business,A Japanese firm pioneers a system to share fragrances over the internet.  Also: A Bollywood movie makes its debut on cell phones   hellip;. Merck smarting from Vioxx pull   hellip;. and more.
Business,"A Scandinavian and a Dutch dairy announce plans to merge and create a co-operative of 21,000 farmers."
Business,"Cost overruns won't endanger Northrop Grumman's latest surveillance aircraft program, but federal budget cuts will likely hamper future defense contracts."
Business,"If you #39;ve been a computer user for as long as I have, you still remember the day in 1981 when IBM introduced its first PC. It was far from the first personal computer, but it quickly reinvented an industry that was just beginning to take off."
World,"By the time the first truckload of clean water solution reached the refugee camp in Desa Rueng Bakjok village on Sunday, about 50 of the 1,000 people living here on muddy ground under plastic tarps were suffering from dehydration and diarrhea."
Sports,"Nomar Garciaparra stayed with the Chicago Cubs, Brad Radke remained with Minnesota and the New York Yankees looked ahead to deals with pitcher Jaret Wright and second baseman Tony "
World,India and Pakistan were unable to agree on starting a bus service between the capitals of divided Kashmir in two days of talks which ended in New Delhi on Wednesday and said they would need more discussions.
Sports,  Pitcher Al Leiter has been high atop the Florida Marlins wish list for a while. Wednesday morning that wish came true at Pro Player Stadium during a conference call between team officials and the press.
Business," Too many house rich Americans are borrowing money against their homes to play the stock market, brokerages regulator NASD warned on Wednesday."
Business,"(KAAL) -- Last week it was announced that IBM might be selling part of it #39;s company, and now that appears to have happened. China #39;s biggest computer maker says it #39;s acquired a majority stake in IBM #39;s personal "
Business,"For months, Colgate executives have been hinting that a restructuring was imminent. Still, the scope of the plan that has been unveiled is larger than many analysts had anticipated and is expected to cost \$550-\$650 million after taxes."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. Inc. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , reeling from the recent withdrawal of its Vioxx arthritis drug, on Wednesday said 2005 earnings will decline to "
Business,"The competition between the country #39;s two satellite radio companies began as a race to the stars, with each fighting to be the first to launch satellites into space."
Business,Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. reported Wednesday that it launched its clinical trial database Web site after announcing its intention to create the site in August.
Sci/Tech, An Indian cellular phone company plans to air a new Bollywood movie on mobile handsets for free and in full Thursday in a bid to promote its video streaming service.
Sports, Bills tight end Mark Campbell will miss the rest of the season because of an injured right knee.
Sci/Tech, Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co.  on Wednesday said it will make clinical trial information available online amid calls by lawmakers and physicians for more disclosure of negative trial results.
Sci/Tech," Netsky P, an email computer worm allegedly written by a German teenager, was the hardest hitting virus of 2004, disrupting tens of thousands of businesses and homes worldwide, Web security firm Sophos says."
Sci/Tech,Toshiba has announced a dual layered disc that will playback both HD-DVD and DVD formats strengthing its offering in the battle of the next generation DVD formats.
Sci/Tech,"Palm OS 6.0 (Palm OS Cobalt) hasn #39;t even seen the light of day on any device yet, nor is there any sign it will soon. All the same, PalmSource is steering its unused OS 6.0 onto the Linux platform."
Sci/Tech,"Netsky-P, an email computer worm allegedly written by a German teenager, was the hardest-hitting virus of 2004, disrupting tens of thousands of businesses and homes worldwide, Web security firm Sophos says."
Sci/Tech,"Human error caused the crash that left 80 per cent of staff without access to benefits payment processing systems at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) last month, supplier EDS has acknowledged."
Sports,"Wigley had been under intense pressure at St Marys since replacing Paul Sturrock at the start of the season, with his position as head coach being questioned in the wake of some poor form."
Sports," After spending the last seven seasons with the New York Mets, Al Leiter was feeling a little nostalgic. Leiter signed a one year contract with the Florida Marlins, a team he helped lead to a World Series title in 1997."
Sports,"So it is with Nomar Garciaparra, who, less than a year ago, was regarded as one of the top dozen or so players in the major leagues."
Sports," Carlos Delgado says he is leaving Toronto with no grudges, although the first baseman doesn #39;t think the Blue Jays did all they could to re sign him."
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - U.S. helicopters shuttled  injured refugees, many of them children, out of some of the  worst-hit parts of tsunami-devastated Aceh province, as reports  surfaced of trafficking in orphans from the disaster."
World, The European Union called on China at a summit to rein in its textile exports after international quotas are scrapped next year.
Sci/Tech," Costs have increased steadily in recent years, causing some to wonder about quality."
Sci/Tech," U.S. computer giant Apple  is locked in a cybersquatting battle with a 22 year old British Internet whiz kid over the itunes.co.uk Web Site, a domain the company wants for its chain of iTunes online music stores."
Sports, DETROIT (Sports Network) - Five members of the Indiana  Pacers and five Detroit Pistons fans are expected to be charged  Wednesday in the November 19 brawl that took place at The  Palace of Auburn Hills.
Sci/Tech," Burning of the Amazon and other forests accounts for three quarters of Brazil's greenhouse gas emissions and has made the country one of the world's leading polluters, a long delayed government report showed on Wednesday."
World," Most Florida voters had no problem casting a ballot on Election Day and many say they are confident their vote was counted correctly, a poll shows."
Sci/Tech, Kenya's Wangari Maathai urged a fight against deforestation on Wednesday on her arrival in Oslo to collect the Nobel Peace Prize amid controversy about whether the award has lost its way by embracing environmentalism.
Business,"Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said it will make clinical trial information available online amid calls by lawmakers and physicians for more disclosure of negative trial results."
Sports," The Florida Marlins have signed  pitcher Al Leiter to a one year contract, one day after the New  York Mets decided not to offer the lefthander arbitration."
Sci/Tech," Biotech crops are flourishing in the United States, but they're also taking root across the globe, accounting for about  #36;44 billion in crops in five leading countries, according to a report Wednesday by an industry group."
Sports," If not for a technicality, Oklahoma linebacker Lance Mitchell might've been lining up against the Sooners in the Orange Bowl instead of for them."
World,The US pledges \$20m to help Palestinians out of a financial crisis - a rare direct payment from Washington.
World,"Mia Hamm, who will retire on Wednesday, influenced millions of people and represented the possibilities available to women after the passage of Title IX."
World,"Iraq's Independent Electoral Commission said on Wednesday it may consider holding next month's elections over an extended period, as Prime Minister Iyad Allawi had suggested."
Sci/Tech,"Debt recovery software outfit pays out 39,500"
Sci/Tech,Gets content from last-two-to-licence 'big four' recording firms
Sci/Tech,<strong>Update</strong> Buys Chinese phone software firm to speed release
Sci/Tech," Netsky P, an email computer worm  allegedly written by a German teenager, was the hardest hitting  virus of 2004, disrupting tens of thousands of businesses and  homes worldwide, Web security firm Sophos says."
Sci/Tech," Mosaid Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSD.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSD.TO</A> said  on Wednesday that a judge has denied an appeal by Samsung  Electronics Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=005930.KS qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">005930.KS</A> of two remaining sanctions tied to  a patent infringement lawsuit."
Sci/Tech,"It's like Big Blue realized everyone's secret dream: lose weight and make money at the same time. But its \$1.75 billion sale of its PC business to a Chinese company portends big changes for the international technology game board. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
World,Winemakers worried by a slump in sales stage street protests calling on the French government for help.
Business,"Palmolive Co., the consumer products giant, will close a third of its factories and cut 4,400 jobs, or roughly 12 percent of its worldwide workforce, as part of a "
Business,"STUTTGART - Despite signs of a global economic slowdown, two of Germany #39;s leading luxury carmakers - Porsche AG and BMW AG - have said they are off to a strong start to their new business years."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation released the final version of Thunderbird 1.0, the standalone open source e-mail client application, which is available for public download."
Sports,WHITE HOUSE President Bush is joining the chorus of those who want Major League Baseball to crack down on steroid use. Press Secretary Scott McClellan says the president is calling on baseball players and owners to  quot;address this serious problem.
Sports,"Jens Lehmann is surprised to be considered only second choice goalkeeper at Arsenal Football Club. The German has lost his place in the Gunners line-up to Spaniard Manuel Almunia, following a string of errors between the posts."
Sports,"Spanish champions Valencia became the big casualties of Group G, as they crashed out of this year #39;s Champions League following their 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen."
Sports,Notre Dame president Rev. Edward Malloy said on Wednesday that he was upset about how his university fired Irish football coach Tyrone Willingham last week.
Sports,"Bucharest, Romania (Sports Network) - Victor Piturca has been re-appointed as Romania #39;s national team coach. Piturca, 48, was fired four years ago after a dispute with Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi."
Sports," President Bush wants Major League Baseball management and players to come up with a tough steroids testing program on their own and believes progress is being made, his spokesman said on Wednesday."
World,"THE HAGUE The European Union said Wednesday that it was not yet ready to lift its 15-year arms embargo on China amid concerns about human rights, but held out the prospect that the ban could be eased early next year."
World,Israeli PM says his country Israel will  #39;maintain calm #39; in absence of Palestinian militants attacks. JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Israel would  quot;maintain the calm quot; in the absence of attacks 
Sci/Tech,"In detailing its agreement to acquire IBM's personal computing division, China's Lenovo Group revealed data about growing warranty costs for Big Blue's PC business, and in doing so raised questions about quality control issues."
Sci/Tech,"A security researcher has uncovered yet another set of security flaws in an image component, which could put Linux users at risk of system compromise if they view a maliciously crafted image."
Sci/Tech,"Costs have increased steadily in recent years, causing some to wonder about quality."
Sci/Tech,"IBM's deal with Lenovo may signal a round of industry consolidation, analysts say."
Business,The pricing pressure from ETFs is good news for index investors. But don't forget the brokerage fees.
Business,"Lenovo will pay \$1.75 billion for IBM #39;s PC business unit but will continue to use the IBM brand for five years. By Paul McDougall, and Darrell Dunn."
Business," The Ontario Teachers #39; Pension Plan has signed an agreement to buy Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC, a US laundry equipment maker, in a deal worth  $450 million US."
Business,"Executives at Siebel Systems (Quote, Chart) said its competitors in the CRM (define) space aren #39;t doing enough to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB)."
Sports, Five Indiana Pacers players were charged Wednesday for fighting with fans in the stands and on the court at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons last month.
Sci/Tech,"Unwilling to sit back and let Oracle (Quote, Chart) grab all of the attention this week, BEA Systems (Quote, Chart) said a beta of its new application server, WebLogic Server 9.0, will be available for download next week."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 07, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Intel Corp. #39;s products for the digital home and digital office in 2005 will give consumers and IT managers more capabilities than just raw performance, and the company plans to highlight those products as it did with "
Sci/Tech,"Most e-mail users are aware that opening an executable file (.exe) from an unknown source is a danger, but many don #39;t know what an IM threat looks like."
Sports,US Sen. Jim Bunning said Tuesday night that he expects Congress to have to get involved to resolve Major League Baseball #39;s steroid crisis.
Sports,"Kent, OH (U-WIRE) -- Point guard DeAndre Haynes scored 13 points and added 11 assists as Kent State gave Creighton its first loss of the season, 67-58, in Omaha, Neb."
World,"A car bomb exploded at a US convoy in the northern Iraqi city of Samarra, killing at least four Iraqis and wounding many others, police said on Wednesday."
Business,Crude oil futures prices rose Wednesday because of lingering concerns about heating oil supplies and fears that OPEC could rein in output when it meets later this week.
Business,"China Aviation Oil chief executive, Chen Jiu-lin, has been arrested in Singapore in connection with an alleged 550-million-US-dollar trading scandal, involving his company."
Business,"Given recent furor regarding clinical trials of pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has unveiled a Web site that will post clinical trial results, according to The Wall Street Journal."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers have sequenced the genome of the red jungle fowl, an early version of what we know today as the chicken, giving scientists new insight to many human diseases and possibly avian flu."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile device OS maker PalmSource sets out to acquire software house China MobileSoft, hinting of a Linux-based version of Palm OS being in the works."
Sci/Tech,Advanced Micro Devices Inc. #39;s announcement that its new PowerNow technology will be available on its Opteron line of processors could mean a lot to some enterprise customers.
Sports,Harry Redknapp maintained his conscience was clear today following his decision to join Southampton just two weeks after leaving south-coast rivals Portsmouth.
World,"At an EU-China Summit on Wednesday, the EU said now was not the time to lift its arms embargo on China. However, EU leaders held out the prospect of ending the ban perhaps next year, despite opposition from the US."
World,"US officials met twice last week with North Korean officials in New York to tell them the US was ready to resume nuclear negotiations and wanted to resolve the issue diplomatically, State Department spokesman Adam Ereli said."
World,The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is investigating reports that Rwandan soldiers were responsible for violations of human rights in the east of the country last month.
World,"People in Ghana are closely following the vote counting after Tuesday #39;s election, with final results expected late Wednesday. After waiting patiently in line Tuesday to cast votes in their fourth consecutive "
Sports, Cavaliers forward Robert Traylor will miss three to four weeks after breaking his left pinkie against the New Jersey Nets.
Business,Cisco's employees apparently can't sell their stock options fast enough. Suits the company just fine.
Business,The company reports a decline in same-store sales for the third quarter.
Business,"In the spirit of full disclosure, the Big Pharma company publishes clinical trial results online."
Business,Presidents and officials of 12 South American countries are meeting in Peru to create an economic and political community.
Business,"IBM may be selling its PC business, but it #39;s working hard to keep its PC customers. Still, competitors Dell, Hewlett-Packard and others are likely to come knocking in an attempt to pick off nervous customers "
Business,"Kidde PLC, a British fire and safety equipment maker, agreed Wednesday to open its books to United Technologies Corp. after receiving a new takeover offer from the US engineering giant."
Sci/Tech,"One layer of the new disk is in standard DVD format, while the other layer will be in the HD DVD format. Such a combination lets film studios put a movie in DVD format on one side and, on the other, in HD DVD format."
Sci/Tech,It has been quiet sometime since we heard news related to domain name issues. Microsoft recently had some with a kid named Mike Rowe who opened up a site MikeRoweSoft.
Sci/Tech," Katie Achille grew up with the Internet. She was 9 when she first tapped into it  #151; and quickly became an avid e mailer, Web surfer and sender of instant messages. But when recent computer troubles left her without regular Web access, something unexpected happened: To her surprise, she suddenly felt free."
Sports,"Before Harry Redknapp had even been officially unveiled as the new Southampton manager, the first emotive pot shots that invariably accompany the bridging of entrenched football divides had been fired."
Sci/Tech," IBM's decision to sell its personal computer business to China based Lenovo gives the world's third largest nation the distinction of housing what will soon be the world's third largest PC maker. On a deeper level, the deal also marks a changing of the guard in the PC business and rearranges the game board for rivals Dell and Hewlett Packard."
Sports, Add Karl Malone to the list of talent leaving the Los Angeles Lakers because of Kobe Bryant.
Sci/Tech," European digital music service Wippit has signed a deal to license the catalogs of Universal Music and Warner Music, enabling its customers to download songs from all of the four major labels."
Sci/Tech, Retailer Best Buy turns to i2's chain management/logistics software in the hopes of gaining more timely visibility into business operations on both the purchasing and logistics sides.
Sci/Tech," IBM's deal to sell its personal computer business to China's Lenovo, a move likely to reshape the industry, signals the PC has evolved into a mass consumer item with little profit, analysts say."
Sci/Tech," New software licensing fees dictated by GameSpy Industries Inc. may make it impossible for Mac game publishers to let their forthcoming games play against their PC counterparts. GameSpy's licensing fees have increased by a factor of five to ten in recent months, an amount that Mac game publishers say is unreasonable to expect them to pay."
Sci/Tech," Scientists said Wednesday they have identified key genes involved in the body's response to HIV, which causes AIDS    a finding that could narrow the search for an effective vaccine against the deadly illness."
Sci/Tech, Could people and vehicles that have mysteriously vanished in the desert have been swallowed up by shifting sands?
Sci/Tech, Here's something to ponder when you bite into your next chicken wing: A new study says about 60 percent of the genes in the critter you're eating have close cousins in your own DNA.
World," Continental Airlines Inc. said Wednesday it was ""outraged"" at reports that French authorities want to prosecute the airline and several employees over the Concorde crash that killed 113 people in Paris four years ago."
Sci/Tech,Specialist retailer Jessops says the popularity of digital cameras has helped to boost its profits.
World,"Rap star Jay-Z, who has little corporate experience, will become the chief executive for one of Universal's biggest divisions."
Sci/Tech,Indian officials today disclosed details on revenues from IT outsourcing for the last year.\
Sci/Tech,An internet entrepreneur today claimed he was fighting a David versus Goliath battle with computer giant Apple over the ownership of a website address.
Sci/Tech,"The longest serving astronaut in history, who flew twice to the moon and commanded the first space shuttle mission, has announced his retirement after 42 years at NASA."
Sci/Tech,A group representing the cybersecurity industry has called for the White House to show  quot;greater leadership quot; in guarding the nation #39;s computer infrastructure from attacks by hackers and viruses 
Sports,"RANDJESFONTEIN, South Africa : Stand-in captain Marcus Trescothick and the hard-hitting Robert Key took England to a comfortable win in the opening match of their South African tour against a Nicky Oppenheimer XI at the NFO private ground north of "
Sports,"Louisville, Ky. - Head coach Bobby Petrino, who has guided the University of Louisville to a No. 7 national ranking, has been tabbed as the Conference USA coach of the Year, while senior quarterback Stefan "
Business," Lawn care equipment maker Toro Co. on Wednesday reported stronger than expected quarterly earnings and doubled its dividend, citing increased sales and cost controls."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices built on early gains on Wednesday after an auction of five year debt drew surprisingly strong demand from indirect bidders, which include foreign central banks."
Business," General Motors Corp.  will offer cash rebates as high as  #36;7,500 on some 2004 models in its new ""Red Tag"" incentive program to be launched on Dec. 10 in an effort to boost sales after two disappointing months, dealers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Federal authorities raided three  Washington, D.C. area video game stores and arrested two people  for modifying video game consoles to play pirated video games,  a video game industry group said on Wednesday."
Sports,A dry day in Jerez saw team drivers Giancarlo Fisichella and Franck Montagny conducting tyre development for Michelin.
Sports,The New York Liberty bring former interim coach Pat Coyle on as their head coach on Wednesday.
World,German airline Lufthansa reaches a deal with unions on pay and working hours for its ground staff.
Business,"Australasian grocer Foodland Associated which owns major chains in New Zealand says the hostile takeover bid by rival Metcash is complex and risky, and is urging shareholders not to act on the \$920 million bid."
Business,Dealers describe General Motors #39; new incentive program which puts no-haggle prices on special tags. DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp.
Business,"Electricity wholesaler Dynegy Inc. (DYN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday slashed its 2004 profit forecast and said it expects a loss next year due to costs "
Business,"Alliance Laundry Holdings, a commercial laundry equipment manufacturer, said its controlling shareholder Bain Capital agreed to sell the company to Teachers #39; Private Capital for about \$450 million."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 8 (newratings.com) - Merck  amp; Co (MRK.NYS) has guided to lower-than-expected 2005 earnings due to the withdrawal of its blockbuster arthritis drug, Vioxx, and increased generic competition for its cholesterol drug, Zocor."
Sci/Tech,Scientists say there is no doubt that abundant water once soaked Mars. Now the big question is whether the red planet ever supported life. Some experts say the early signs are promising.
Sci/Tech,"Perhaps the most heat-tolerant complex organism on Earth, Pompeii worms burrow into the sides of hydrothermal vents found deep in the Pacific Ocean. Scientists aim to learn how the worms survive their hellish home."
Sci/Tech,A spokesperson for Mozilla said that Thunderbird is another milestone in cooperation between hundreds of open-source community volunteers.
Sci/Tech," PalmSource #39;s planned acquisition of China MobileSoft signals its desire to expand its presence in Asian markets, as well as to produce a new, Linux based version of its handheld operating system."
Sci/Tech,"This image taken by NASA #39;s Hubble Space telescope, and released Thursday Aug. 12, 2004, shows nebula N44F, which, at left, is being inflated by a stellar wind, creating an interstellar bubble."
Sci/Tech,There #39;s quite a bit of clucking going on at Michigan State University: they have just sequenced the genome of a chicken. That #39;s a first for birds and agricultural animals 
Sci/Tech,"While on the moon, John Young drove a motorized rover 16 miles and spent three nights on the lunar surface. He is the only person to go into space as part of the Gemini, Apollo and shuttle programs and was "
Sci/Tech,"A policy and advocacy group called on the Bush administration Tuesday to put more muscle behind cyber-security, and urged the White House to act on a dozen proposals and recommendations to protect the country #39;s technology infrastructure."
Sci/Tech,"Project MegaGrid has a mega-goal, but analysts said it is also an achievable one. Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group, said that whenever world-class players come together "
Sci/Tech,NASA managers said on Monday that neither money or time would ease the requirements to repair the space shuttle on-orbit for the first launch since the Columbia tragedy.
Sci/Tech,"If you #39;re reading this, you either have a brand new iPod photo or are thinking about getting one. In either case, you #39;re probably excited about carrying your entire digital photo "
Sci/Tech,"Scientists say they have developed a non-invasive, brain-computer interface that enables a person to move a cursor across a computer screen just by thinking about it."
Business," The dollar rocketed higher on  Wednesday as investors took a break from worrying about the  U.S. current account deficit and focused on relative interest  rates, which increasingly were expected to favor the dollar."
Sci/Tech,"Birdman of Bel Air Michael Tekulsky shares stories about the feeding habits of scrub jays, birds that will voraciously dine on acorns, peanuts, bread, cheese #151;even tortilla chips."
Sports,"By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer. in New Jersey as a Mets fan. I #39;m taking away my experience as positive. #39; #39;. Burnett, plus left-hander Dontrelle Willis."
Sports, The Cleveland Cavaliers activated forward/center Scott Williams from the injured list on Wednesday.
Sports,Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry got most of his holiday shopping done before the Winter Meetings this weekend in Anaheim. The Cubs signed Nomar Garciaparra and 
Sci/Tech,Most health experts agree that Asian bird flu poses a grave danger and will likely spread unless urgent steps are taken. But some virologists caution that alarmist warnings could harm preparedness plans.
Business," Lawn care equipment maker Toro Co. on  Wednesday reported stronger than expected quarterly earnings  and doubled its dividend, citing increased sales and cost  controls."
World,British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon visited his country #39;s troops in Iraq today and said he saw no reason to delay next month #39;s elections as preparations are on track.
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Wednesday reiterated their commitment towards an early establishment of the proposed Kashmir bus service, a joint statement said."
World,"US Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Kabul on Nov. 22 and reiterated that the United States will continue to search for al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden."
Business," AutoZone Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZO.N</A>, the largest U.S.  auto parts retailer, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings rose  less than 1 percent as high gas prices made customers choose  between paying for fuel or preventive maintenance."
Business," General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> will offer  cash rebates as high as  $7,500 on some 2004 models in its new  ""Red Tag"" incentive program to be launched on Dec. 10 in an  effort to boost sales after two disappointing months, dealers  said on Wednesday."
Business," The New York Stock Exchange on  Wednesday said it permanently barred a former Van der Moolen  Specialists USA <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VDMN.AS target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VDMN.AS</A> trader, the first individual to be  punished as part of a broader probe by regulators into NYSE  floor trading abuses."
Business, A top Democratic senator on  Wednesday said lawmakers were concerned about a slide in the  value of the dollar and urged the Bush administration to step  up pressure on China to move to a more flexible exchange rate.
Sci/Tech,"May the Force be with Mike Degirolamo when he goes up against the city council of Gloucester Township, N.J. Missing Links"
Business,"Two major state-run Chinese banks on Wednesday announced plans to roll out American credit cards, including the country's first dual-currency American Express Card."
Business,"Rap star Jay-Z, who has little corporate experience, will become the chief executive for one of Universal's biggest divisions."
Business,"IBM is exiting the PC business, but it -- along with some PC competitors -- should benefit."
Sports, Five Indiana Pacers players were charged today with assault and battery in a brawl that broke out on the court last month and spilled into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Sports,"It was the interviews made by Victor Conte, head of the BALCO lab in California, that led International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge to set up a disciplinary commission to investigate accusations Marion Jones used performance-enhancing drugs "
Sci/Tech," Scientists have identified the one billion letters of the DNA code in chickens, a step they say could help them better understand our own biology and lead to better breeds for farmers."
Sci/Tech,PalmSource entered in an agreement with a major Chinese mobile phone software company China MobileSoft Limited (CMS) to acquire its operations.
Sci/Tech,"Dean McCarron of Mercury Research said console designers are focusing on multicore, multi-threading technology that can allow multiple programs to run efficiently at the same time."
Sci/Tech,The Cyber Security Alliance has outlined a 12-point plan for the US government to take a more proactive role in ensuring cyber security.
Sports,"The former Portsmouth boss has been signed up to the Saints for 18 months, replacing Steve Wigley, who has decided to leave the club."
Sports,"Pedro de la Rosa may have destroyed the competition on the second day of testing at Jerez, but it was David Coulthard who captured the headlines making his Red Bull Racing debut."
Sports,"NYON, Dec 8 (SW) - The European governing body UEFA will be investigating both Valencia CF and Werder Bremen, following the clash between these two teams at Mestalla stadium on Tuesday."
Sports,"Gramatica replaces Jason Baker, whose locker was empty Wednesday. The Colts have not yet officially announced how they made room on the roster for Gramatica."
Sports,"The offseason didn #39;t just start, even if you #39;re beginning to detect the first signs of life from Toronto. The Blue Jays have been lying low until this point, waiting "
World,"British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon, who visited troops in Iraq today, said he saw no reason to delay next month #39;s election as preparations are on track."
World,The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is investigating reports that Rwandan soldiers were responsible for violations of human rights in the east of the country last month.
Business,Indonesia is likely to ask the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during its scheduled meeting later this week to revise upward its crude oil price band so 
Business,"Doug LaVelle, owner of Elmira-based LaVelle Vineyards, says his winery and customers would benefit tremendously if he could ship wine directly to consumers in all 50 states."
Sports,"time All Star catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. signed a  $550,000 contract Wednesday with the Texas Rangers to be a part time player next season."
Business," U.S. Treasury prices built on early  gains on Wednesday after an auction of five year debt drew  surprisingly strong demand from indirect bidders, which include  foreign central banks."
World,BELFAST : The British and Irish leaders conceded that their plan to restore power-sharing government to Northern Ireland was  #39;incomplete #39; but stressed that a definitive peace deal hinged on the sole dispute over how to carry out IRA disarmament.
World," Iraq may modify plans for its first  free election to give people more time to vote next month,  officials said Wednesday as suicide bombers and gunmen again  struck Sunni Muslim towns north and west of the capital."
Business," Oil prices firmed after touching a  four month low on Wednesday, as a government report showing  that U.S. supplies of heating oil rose only slightly last week  kept dealers on edge ahead of Friday's OPEC meeting."
Business," U.S. stocks traded higher on  Wednesday, with shares of drugmaker Merck   Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> helping  to boost the Dow after its 2005 forecast offered relief to some  investors on Wall Street."
Business,"Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. tumbled after two analysts issued downgrades, calling the stock overvalued. Sirius #39;s stock had nearly tripled in value since October, boosted by the company #39;s inking a "
Business,Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday that a long-term study of its Norvasc blood pressure treatment in patients with other heart disease risks was stopped early because of the drug #39;s significant benefits.
Sci/Tech,Apple Computers is attempting to nab the domain www.itunes.co.uk from a British entrepreneur in a true David vs. Goliath battle. Benjamin Cohen registered his domain in 2000 for a music search engine called CyberBritain.
Sports,"Five Indiana Pacers, including NBA All-Star Ron Artest, were charged with assault and battery on Wednesday for their role in what authorities described as one of the worst brawls in US sports history."
Sports,"After Gilchrist was dismissed yesterday Australia continued to plough along at more than 6 runs an over, at least until the mini collapse halfway through the innings, anyway, but even until then the innings failed to sustain the don #39;t-stop-watching-in "
Sports,"The Chicago White Sox have come to terms on a two-year, \$5.5 million contract with pitcher Dustin Hermanson. He will earn \$2 million in 2005 and \$3 million in 2006, with the club holding an option for 2007 at \$3.5 million."
Sports,A Portuguese soccer player lost a finger when he caught his wedding ring on a fence while celebrating a goal for his Swiss team. Paolo Diogo was injured after his late goal put Servette ahead 4-1 Sunday against Schaffhausen.
World,"Women #39;s bodies have become part of the terrain of conflict, according to a new report by Amnesty International. Rape and sexual abuse are not just a by-product of war but are used as a deliberate military strategy, it says."
World,"Russia #39;s upper house of parliament has approved President Vladimir Putin #39;s controversial plan to end direct elections to choose regional governors, and allow the Kremlin to appoint them instead."
Business,"President Bush asked Treasury Secretary John Snow on Wednesday to stay in his administration, and Snow agreed, keeping a key member of Bush's economic team in place."
Business,"The retailer posts a flat first quarter, claiming high gas prices affect consumers' car budgets."
Business,"High gas prices are a tough obstacle for most businesses, and the auto parts retail business is no exception. AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), the largest of the auto parts retailers, said this morning "
Sci/Tech," Go to Google, search and scroll results, click and copy. When students do research online these days, many educators worry, those are often about the only steps they take. If they can avoid a trip to the library at all, many students gladly will."
Sci/Tech,based Internet entrepreneur Benjamin Cohen says that he got an unexpected shock last month after he checked his voicemail and heard a lawyer representing Apple Computer Inc.
Sports," Dan Marino misses being part of the Miami Dolphins, yet does not see a scenario where he'd soon consider returning to the team's front office."
Sports, Prosecutors issued assault and battery charges against five National Basketball Association players and five spectators who fought in a November 19 brawl.
World, Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana said his country had completed its negotiations to join the European Union in 2007.
Sports," Right hander Jon Lieber agreed to a  #36;21 million, three year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, rounding out a revamped starting rotation."
World,"BAGHDAD, Dec. 8. - Insurgents launched a string of assaults around Samarra today, trading gunfire with US forces, attacking a convoy, and blowing up a police station after looting its armoury, officials said."
Sci/Tech, A coalition of Internet and finance firms along with law enforcement agencies was launched in a bid to halt the growing number of online scams that lure consumers to fake websites to obtain personal and financial data.
World, The board of Air India's charter airplane operation has approved a plan to acquire 18 Boeing airplanes in a deal that could be worth more than  #36;1 billion at list prices.
Sci/Tech," Federal authorities raided three Washington, D.C. area video game stores and arrested two people for modifying video game consoles to play pirated video games, a video game industry group said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Russian authorities on Wednesday claimed  #36;158m in back taxes from VimpelCom, the country's second largest mobile phone company, raising fears of spreading political interference in private business."
Sci/Tech," The open source Mozilla Foundation has released Thunderbird 1.0, an e mail client, as a follow up to last month's much discussed debut of the group's Firefox 1.0 browser."
Sci/Tech," IMlogic, a Waltham, Massachusetts based firm, has partnered with McAfee, Sybari and AOL to establish an instant message and P2P threat center that will detect the spread of viruses, worms and other malware aimed at these online channels."
Sci/Tech," U.K. based Internet entrepreneur Benjamin Cohen says that he got an unexpected shock last month after he checked his voicemail and heard a lawyer representing Apple Computer Inc. telling him to hand over his Web site domain, itunes.co.uk. Apple alleges that Cohen's CyberBritain Holdings Ltd is a ""cybersquatter"" just sitting on the domain hoping for a big settlement; Cohen denies the allegation."
Sci/Tech," Scientists have cracked the genetic code of the chicken, showing it shares about 60 percent of its genes with humans and has a common ancestor that lived about 310 million years ago."
Sci/Tech," A lone whale, with a voice unlike any other, has been wandering the Pacific for the past 12 years, American marine biologists said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, The U.S. Bureau of Land Management's Utah state office said on Wednesday it is deferring an auction this week of oil and natural gas leases near the Hovenweep
World," Poisoning remains one of the  possibilities behind Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor  Yushchenko's illness during election campaigning, Medical  experts investigating his ailments said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech, A report from National Academy of  Sciences released today recommends that NASA scrap plans to service the Hubble  Space Telescope (HST) robotically and instead use a space shuttle to get the job  done as originally planned.
Sci/Tech," A large planet like object out in the realm of Pluto shows signs of either a relatively recent collision or perhaps volcanic activity, astronomers said today."
World," Burning of the Amazon and  other forests accounts for three quarters of Brazil's  greenhouse gas emissions and has made the country one of the  world's leading polluters, a long delayed government report  showed on Wednesday."
Sports,time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong will decide in May whether he will return to defend his title in 2005.
World,"As debate in the G.O.P.-controlled Senate opened, the chamber's leaders predicted the bill would easily pass."
Business,Traders expect the dollar's rebound to be short-lived because of persistent concerns about the United States' huge trade and budget deficits.
Business,"The telecommunications equipment maker, mired in accounting irregularities, has missed three self-imposed deadlines for correcting its financial reporting."
Business,"When software projects go bad, the results can be disastrous. Every few months, a new horror story pops into the headlines -- like Hewlett-Packard Co.'s recent, flawed SAP deployment. The company had done dozens of smooth ERP (enterprise resource planning) migration projects, but when its latest ran into problems, the cascading disruptions contributed to HP missing its third-quarter financial projections."
Sci/Tech,"  Oracle is working on a tool to provide a complete life cycle for building, managing, and updating database applications, a company executive revealed at the Oracle OpenWorld conference here on Wednesday morning."
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Business,"General Motors Corp., coming off a disappointing November sales period and battling to regain US market share, will launch a new promotion Friday that includes cash bonuses on many new models in addition to incentives already available."
Business," President Bush on Wednesday asked Treasury Secretary John Snow to stay in his job and Snow agreed to do so, the White House said, ending weeks of speculation."
Sci/Tech,"A Hollywood-backed technology group is suing a high-end home theater system company, contending that its home DVD jukebox technology is illegal."
Sports,"CHICAGO The Chicago White Sox have worked out a two-year, five and a-half (m) million-dollar contract with pitcher Dustin Hermanson."
Sports,"The Philadelphia Phillies made a move to bolster their starting rotation by signing free agent righthander Jon Lieber to a three-year, \$21 million contract on Wednesday."
Sports,"Rahal Letterman Racing will be a three-car team in the Indy Racing League #39;s 2005 season when team officials confirm Buddy Rice, Vitor Meira and newcomer Danica Patrick on Wednesday."
Business," The dollar rallied on Wednesday as  investors focused on relative interest rates, which  increasingly were expected to favor the dollar, and reversed  some bets against the currency."
Business," President Bush on Wednesday asked  Treasury Secretary John Snow to stay in his job and Snow agreed  to do so, the White House said, ending weeks of speculation."
Business," Merck   Co. Inc., reeling from the  recent withdrawal of its Vioxx arthritis drug, on Wednesday  said 2005 earnings will decline to levels below Wall Street  expectations, the third straight year of lower results."
Business," Analysts chopped their fourth quarter  profit estimates for WestJet Airlines Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WJA.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WJA.TO</A> on  Wednesday and warned of turbulence in its share price, mainly  because of computer woes that hurt its online bookings."
Business," quot;Mobile operators are rolling these things out because they have nothing better to do, quot; said Ken Dulaney, Gartner #39;s vice president of mobile computing."
Business,"US energy policy over the long term will require new nuclear power plants, cleaner coal and cars that get more miles per gallon, experts said Wednesday."
Business,"Alliance Laundry Holdings, a commercial laundry equipment manufacturer, on Wednesday said its private equity owners agreed to sell the company to Teachers #39; Private Capital for about \$450 million."
Sci/Tech,"The DVD Copy Control Association, the group that owns the copy-protection technology contained on DVDs, said a company called Kaleidescape is offering products that illegally make copies of DVDs."
Sports,"Ten people, five Pacers and five Pistons fans, have been charged with misdemeanor assault in the one of the worst brawls in US sports history."
Sports," There could be more curling medals handed out at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, if a World Curling Federation proposal is accepted."
Sports,"Lance Armstrong will decide in May whether he will race in this summer #39;s Tour de France, which he has won the last six years. He said in Wednesday #39;s Austin American-Statesman he will ride for another two years "
World," President Vladimir Putin's plan to end the election of governors by popular vote passed its final hurdle Wednesday, when the Russian parliament's upper chamber approved the bill."
World,General Kofi Annan received an unusual standing ovation in the 191 nation General Assembly on Wednesday following calls for his resignation from conservative US lawmakers.
World," CALGARY (CP)   Farmers reported record numbers for grain stocks across the Prairies this year, but a crippling August frost, followed by soggy harvest conditions, took their toll on quality."
Sports," The Chicago White Sox have come  to terms on a two year,  $5.5 million contract with pitcher  Dustin Hermanson."
World, Ukraine's opposition hopeful Viktor  Yushchenko said on Wednesday parliament's vote to root out  cheating in elections opened the way for him to win a re run of  a rigged presidential poll.
World, Human Rights Watch urged Mexican  lawmakers on Wednesday to overhaul a justice system that breeds  torture and feeds notorious rights scandals like the murders of  hundreds of women near the U.S. border.
Business," Shares of Tramford International Ltd. (TRFDF) rose nearly 50 Wednesday, on news that a customer agreed to acquire the personal computer business of International Business Machines Corp."
Business," Oscar winning animated movie team Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios have delayed the release of their final joint venture  quot;Cars quot; until June 2006, they said."
Business,Shares of UK #39;s Kidde were higher on speculation that a deal with United Technologies could be close. LONDON (Reuters) - Britain #39;s Kidde Plc Wednesday said it received a revised offer of \$2.69 billion from 
Sports,"AFTER what seemed like the longest time, Arsenal have finally cleared the jam and got their cannons firing again. As the annals of Highbury history would record it, t #39;was the nightmare before "
Sports,"08.12.04 - By Paul Ruby - thepaulrubyhotmail.com -Although I do not agree with The Ring Magazines decision to anoint Vitali Klitschko as Heavyweight Champion of the World, I must admit I believe he is superior to every other heavyweight on the planet."
Sports,"Staples Center is a multi-purpose venue. It not only houses the Lakers and Clippers, but other events as well, including the circus."
Sports,"New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - New Orleans #39; Steve Gleason was fined \$5,000 by the NFL on Wednesday for punching the Panthers #39; Kemp Rasmussen during last Sunday #39;s 32-21 loss to Carolina."
Sports,"HILLIARD, Ohio (Ticker) - Finishing eighth in the IndyRacing League points standings this past year was enough for Vitor Meira to receive a contract extension."
World,"Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak engaged Persian Gulf leaders Wednesday in an effort to build momentum toward peace in the Middle East, calling for support of the new Palestinian "
Sports," Never one to hold back his feelings, former Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe criticized Mike Shanahan, saying the Denver coach's decision to make Jake Plummer his quarterback was a failed, ego driven effort to turn a mediocre player into something better."
Sports," NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - New Orleans' Steve Gleason  was fined \$5,000 by the NFL on Wednesday for punching the  Panthers' Kemp Rasmussen during last Sunday's 32-21 loss to  Carolina."
Sports," Montreal could be forced to pull out of  hosting next year's world championships if help with funding is  not forthcoming, according to the chief executive of the  organizing committee."
Business,"Disney president says studio is pushing forward with sequels to popular animated films, Pixar or no. New York (CNN/Money) - The Walt Disney Company is pushing forward with plans to capitalize on the blowout "
Business,The Bush administration and Congress should accept a mandatory programme of tradeable permits to limit greenhouse emissions and tighten fuel efficiency standards for vehicles 
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) put a specific date, Jan. 10, on when it will start filing its much-delayed restatement of financial results on "
Business," The dollar rose slightly in the first  trading session of 2005 on Monday, gaining more than a cent  from recent record lows against the euro as investor selling  paused ahead of U.S. economic data this week. However, analysts  said persistent imbalances in the U.S. economy will likely  continue to weigh on the dollar in 2005 after pushing the euro  up about 8 percent to record highs last year."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday, Mozilla launched version 1.0 of its Thunderbird e-mail client for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X in the hopes of winning over converts much like its browser cousin Firefox is doing in the browser space."
Sci/Tech,"A leading panel of experts handed NASA #39;s leadership a sharp reproof today, concluding that the space shuttle should be used to service the Hubble Space Telescope and can do the job without posing unacceptable risks to shuttle astronauts."
Sci/Tech,"Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against viruses and spam, has released a report revealing the hardest hitting viruses of 2004."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (http://bea.com/more_info.jsp?p8 amp;r=1.4.6 ) -- BEA Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BEAS), the world #39;s leading application infrastructure software company, today announced "
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems, which has been under growing competitive pressure lately in the high-end router space, announced a series of initiatives this week designed to improve its market position, as well as bolster its relationship with telecom service providers."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 08, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Some 40,000 computers in the UK #39;s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) were unable to access their network last month when an IT technician erroneously installed a software upgrade."
Sci/Tech,"According to antivirus company F-Secure, the file inside the e-mail attachment is not the Lycos  quot;Make Love Not Spam quot; screensaver."
Sports,London: Holders Porto produced a thrilling fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 and grab a Champions League lifeline as Arsenal and Werder Bremen booked their places in the next round on Tuesday.
Sports,NEW DELHI: The Indian security team has ruled against Chittagong as the venue of the second Test match as well as the first of the three one-dayers with Bangladesh.
Sports,"LIVERPOOL, England -- Steven Gerrard crashed home a stunning half-volley as four-times European champions Liverpool came back to beat Olympiakos Piraeus 3-1 on Wednesday and reach the Champions League knockout stage."
Sports,Danica Patrick #39;s dreams of competing in Formula 1 or Champ Cars have been put on hold as the 22-year-old was announced Wednesday as Rahal Letterman Racing #39;s third IRL IndyCar 
Sports,"Montreal could be forced to pull out of hosting next year #39;s world championships if help with funding is not forthcoming, according to the chief executive of the organizing committee."
World,The British and Irish prime ministers unveiled a sweeping new Northern Ireland peace plan Wednesday that offered solutions to issues -articularly Irish 
World,"The European Union says it is not yet ready to lift a 15-year-old ban on selling arms to China, but is working toward that goal. The arms embargo dominated a one-day EU-China summit in the "
World,"NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 8: The first technical discussions on the proposed Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service concluded today without much progress."
World,"A former Marine on the front lines of Iraq, a witness for an American seeking to become the first US soldier granted asylum in Canada, said Wednesday several men in his unit were  quot;psychopaths "
Business,"Holidaymakers descending on Australia could see fares fall by as much as 30, as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways (BA) prepare for a discordant battle regarding routes to Australia."
Business, Donors will be able to use credit and debit cards to donate to Salvation Army bell ringers for the first time on Wednesday.
Sports,"The prosecutor in Oakland County, Mich., today filed criminal charges against five Indiana Pacers and five fans for their parts in a brawl last month in a game against the Detroit Pistons."
Sports,"Nyon, Switzerland (Sports Network) - UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Valencia and Werder Bremen after a heated Champions League match Tuesday night between the two clubs."
World,"A broad international peace conference that has reportedly been suggested by Egypt could be  quot;counterproductive quot; and shouldn #39;t be discussed until after the Palestinian election, Israel #39;s "
World,(IsraelNN.com) Imprisoned arch terrorist Marwan Barghouti has reportedly set conditions for complying with Fatah leadership demands that he withdraw from the PA leadership race.
World,"The European Unions head office today proposed unprecedented bans on fishing in popular northern waters to safeguard threatened species such as the common cod, a traditional dinner favourite from Sweden to Portugal."
Sci/Tech,"A 22 year-old from London, England has made life a little difficult for computer company Apple. In an effort to secure the rights to the ."
Sci/Tech,"NASA should use astronauts, not a robot, to carry out a crucial life-prolonging mission to the acclaimed Hubble Space Telescope one last time, a National Academy of Sciences panel concluded Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Computer security experts have urged the White House to address threats to US IT systems. The group made 12 recommendations, including creating a backup communications network in case of a major Internet outage "
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems has announced an eight-slot single-shelf version of its CRS-1 Carrier Routing System, which is designed to let service providers offer services like edge, core and peering for "
Sci/Tech,"com. Apple Computer Inc. has still not properly fixed the HFS filesystem named fork vulnerability discovered last week, according to the company that first noticed it, NetSec Inc."
World,"The Israeli military has acknowledged it has killed about 30 innocent Palestinians during operations in the West Bank this year. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has defended the Army, describing it as  quot;more moral than any other army I know quot;."
Business," President Bush asked Treasury  Secretary John Snow to stay in his job on Wednesday and Snow  agreed to do so, ending a frenzy of speculation that the  65 year former railroad executive was about to be replaced."
Business," U.S. stocks closed higher on  Wednesday, as the dollar strengthened and shares of Merck   Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> helped lift the Dow after the drugmaker gave a forecast  that was not as weak as some on Wall Street had expected."
Business," The dollar rebounded on Wednesday as  investors focused on relative interest rates, which  increasingly were expected to favor the dollar, and reversed  some bets against the currency."
Business," The Pentagon, under fire for rushing  an outside report on ways to replace the U.S. Air Force's aging  KC 135 mid air refueling tankers, is seeking a second opinion,  the top U.S. weapons buyer said Wednesday."
Business," Animated film studio DreamWorks  Animation SKG Inc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DWA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DWA.N</A> on Wednesday reported a profit from a  year earlier loss in its first earnings period since the  company went public in October."
Business,Jailed US lifestyle guru Martha Stewart signs a deal to present a new show for NBC from late next year.
Business,"The dollar recovers from record lows against the euro, but analysts say underlying greenback weaknesses remain."
Business,US Treasury Secretary John Snow agrees to stay in his job for George W Bush's second presidential term.
Business,"Plus, IBM's win-win, Eli Lilly bares all, and a ticking retirement time bomb."
Business,Russia is trying to collect back taxes from wireless telecommunications company Vimpel.
Business,"Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi Wednesday questioned the need for OPEC oil producers to rein in oil supply, saying the cartel #39;s reference crude price was still above its official target despite steep recent falls."
Business," Singapore authorities on Wednesday arrested the chief of beleaguered China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp following his return from China, a police spokesman said."
Business,"Lawyers for Michigan and New York argued yesterday that the direct shipping bans are not discriminatory because the Constitution #39;s 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition in 1933, also permits states to regulate the alcohol industry."
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s plan to service the Hubble Space Telescope with a robotic device is more risky than a manned shuttle mission and would leave the orbiting observatory inoperative for a longer period 
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource Inc., which has seen its share of the handheld computer market plummet, said on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire China MobileSoft Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) has recommended that the Bush administration get a handle on cybersecurity issues, and has issued a 12 point recommendation to the White House to aid in the education process."
Business,"Fannie Mae has agreed to forfeit some \$7.5 million in an accord with the Justice Department, which had accused the mortgage giant of accepting money it knew had been lost by a federal agency in a fraud scheme."
Sports,"Pitcher Dustin Hermanson and the Chicago White Sox agreed Wednesday on a two-year, \$5.5 million contract that contains a club option for 2007."
Sports,"The Rangers signed Sandy Alomar to a one-year contract. The AP reports that the team envisions Alomar backing up Rod Barajas this season, meaning Gerald Laird will begin the year in the minors."
Business,"On 7 December 2004, IBM and China #39;s Lenovo announced that Lenovo will acquire IBM #39;s PC business for a total of \$1.75 billion in cash and shares."
Business,"Saudi Arabia Oil Minister Ali Naimi said today he #39;s not concerned about a sharp further fall in the price of oil, saying prices remain relatively high."
Business,"Investors resumed their December rally Wednesday, looking past higher oil prices and focusing instead on building up their portfolios before year #39;s end."
Sports, Any hope of saving the NHL season hinges on whether the next proposal by the players' association stirs serious negotiating.
World,"Guerrillas carried out a series of raids in the city of Samarra on Wednesday, stealing weapons from a police station, blowing it up, and exchanging fire with police and US troops."
Sports, Amare Stoudemire scored 50 points to lead Phoenix to a 117 98 win over Portland on Sunday night.
Business,"The comment was the first public acknowledgement by James D. Wolfensohn, president of the World Bank, 71, that he is unlikely to win the backing of the Bush administration for a third term."
World," A natural gas pipeline just outside the southern Russian city of Makhachkala exploded Wednesday, sending flames soaring into the air and lighting up the night sky."
World," MONTREAL (CP)   Justin Trudeau, formerly a very eligible bachelor, says he's still working on his wedding plans but won't be married before next spring."
World," Howard Dean, with an eye on leading the Democratic Party in the wake of widespread election losses, said Wednesday that Democrats must campaign on their convictions and not give into the temptation to behave like Republicans."
World," President Bush called on Major League Baseball on Wednesday to take ""strong steps"" to confront the use of steroids and other illegal performance enhancing substances by players."
World," A company is recalling about 158,000 fluorescent light bulbs because they can overheat and spark, the government said Wednesday."
World, Canadian immigration officials won a victory on Tuesday in their bid to revoke the citizenship of a former Nazi SS prison guard convicted of war crimes in Italy.
World," Iraq may modify plans for its first  free election to give people more time to vote next month,  officials said on Wednesday as suicide bombers and gunmen again  struck Sunni Muslim towns north and west of the capital."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  marshalled support on Wednesday for a Likud party vote to bring  the Labour Party into government, a move that would avoid snap  elections and pave the way for a Gaza withdrawal next year."
World,Some say Mustafa Barghouthi's campaign may lead to the creation of a viable secular opposition in Palestinian politics.
World,Geothermal sources remain untapped as leaders focus instead on the country's reserves of fossil fuels.
World,"Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko hails ""a great victory"" after parliament passes wide-ranging reforms."
Business,"John W. Snow will stay on as treasury secretary, the White House said this afternoon, dashing speculation that he would soon be forced out of the Cabinet."
World,Police and National Guard troops fired tear gas and plastic bullets at crowds of angry street vendors in Venezuela's capital Wednesday as officers tried to remove merchants from zones where they are barred from selling their wares.
Business,"(Indianapolis-December 8, 2004) - As the City of Indianapolis tries to build an image as a center for the life sciences, one of its premiere biotechnology companies could be leaving."
Business," US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as the dollar strengthened and shares of Merck  amp; Co. helped lift the Dow after the drugmaker gave a forecast that was not as weak as some on Wall Street had expected."
Sci/Tech,"Hardware manufacturers are in fix when it comes to settling down for a standard for DVDs. Toshiba, NEC and Sanyo are favoring a next-generation DVD standard called HD (high-definition) DVD while Sony and other "
Sports,Steven Gerrard #39;s stunning late goal caps a remarkable Liverpool comeback as they beat Olympiakos Pireaus 3-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Sports,"For the Indiana Pacers, its been a long three weeks since a brawl with Detroit fans scarred the image of what was once considered one of the NBAs model franchises."
Sports,"com. He liked the  quot;juice of the ninth inning, quot; according to White Sox general manager Ken Williams.  quot;But the eighth innings can be just as important, quot; added Williams during a Wednesday "
World," The European Union and China on Wednesday pledged to boost bilateral ties at their annual summit here, with the European Union saying it would consider lifting its 15 year old embargo on arms sales to China."
World,NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan said on Wednesday they would need to hold more talks on starting the Kashmir bus service. Two days of discussions between the two countries on what is seen as a key symbolic step 
World,"ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday successfully test fired a medium range nuclear-capable ballistic missile, capable of hitting targets deep inside India, the military said."
Sports, INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - The Indianapolis Colts have  signed kicker Martin Gramatica to handle kickoffs.
Business,Lenovo #39;s purchase of IBM #39;s PC business is such an unprecedented coup for a Chinese technology company that even some local journalists joined the cheers when it was announced on Wednesday.
Business," U.S. stocks closed higher on  Wednesday, as the dollar strengthened and shares of Merck   Co.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> helped lift the Dow after the drugmaker gave a forecast  that was not as bad as some expected."
Business,"TOKYO Japan #39;s once-robust recovery slowed to a near standstill in the third quarter as consumer spending weakened more than expected, according to revised growth figures released on Wednesday."
Business,PHOENIX Salvation Army bell ringers are accepting more than coins in the kettle this year. The charity is equipping some bell ringers to take donations on credit cards.
Business, The Ontario Teachers #39; Pension Plan has struck a  $450 million US deal to buy American laundry equipment maker Alliance Laundry Holdings   the Canadian fund #39;s first acquisition in the United States without a partner.
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) The Mozilla Foundation launched version 1.0 of its email management software Thunderbird in advance of the official release this Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"Nvidia will supply the graphics chip for the successor to the PlayStation 2 games console being developed by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI), the companies announced on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON: An expert panel on Wednesday recommended sending a manned shuttle mission to repair the aging Hubble Space Telescope, instead of the robotic mission NASA had envisioned."
Sci/Tech,"Michael Dell has seen the future and it #39;s a 128-node  quot;MegaGrid quot; running the Linux operating system on Dell servers at Oracle #39;s lab in Austin, Texas."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 08, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - They #39;re coming to mobile phones -- those nasty viruses, worms and Trojan Horses that have, on more than one occasion, crippled PCs."
Sports,"Real knew they had to win against the Italians to be assured of a place in the next round and went ahead in the ninth minute when after a lengthy passing move, Zinedine Zidane put in Ronaldo and the Brazilian lifted the ball past the advancing Roma keeper "
Sports,Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can overcome the disappointment of losing to Porto in the Champions League to extend its lead over Arsenal in the English Premiership when the two clubs meet in a top-of-the-table clash at Highbury on Sunday.
Sports, Marvin Harrison is remaining with the Indianapolis Colts as Peyton Manning's primary target.
World,"THE re-election of British Prime Minister Tony Blair would be seen as an endorsement of the military action in Iraq, Prime Minister John Howard said today."
World," President Roh Moo Hyun made a surprise visit Wednesday to South Korean troops stationed in northern Iraq, the Blue House presidential office announced."
World," Japan's Crown Princess Masako, the former career woman who has kept out of the public eye for a year due to stress, promised on her 41st birthday she would try to get back to her official duties soon."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The RCMP has warned its investigators to be on the lookout for cleverly disguised messages embedded by al Qaida in digital files police seize from terror suspects.
World," Congress' intelligence overhaul provides the largest buildup in border guards in the nation's history, but many House Republicans won't be satisfied until states are forbidden from giving illegal immigrants driver's licenses that the lawmakers say enable terrorists to operate in the United States."
World," Secretary General Kofi Annan rejected calls for his resignation from several U.S. lawmakers, saying Tuesday he will ""carry on"" at the helm of the United Nations for the next two years."
Sports,"The Indianapolis Colts keep Peyton Manning's favorite target for six more season as Marvin Harrison signs a six-year, \$66-million contract on Wednesday."
Business,"Fans of the Shrek movies will now have to wait until 2007 for the third film in the franchise, DreamWorks announced today. Shrek 3 was previously scheduled to be released in November 2006, but has now been put back to May 2007 for financial reasons."
Business,"Alamosa Holdings Inc. (APCS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) will acquire AirGate PCS Inc. (PCSA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) for \$392 million in stock creating the largest Sprint Corp."
Sci/Tech,Shuttle astronauts would do a better job of upgrading NASA (news - web sites) #39;s aging Hubble Space Telescope (news - web sites) than space-faring robots -- with 
Sci/Tech,The news that PalmSource bought China MobileSoft for its knowledge of the exploding Chinese market for mobile devices makes a lot of sense.
Sci/Tech,This is fantastic news and could possibly make the HD-DVD format the winner over the competing Blu-Ray technology.... Two Japanese companies said Tuesday they have developed a DVD that can play on both existing 
Sci/Tech,"The Netsky-P worm, which was first seen in March, accounted for almost a quarter of all virus incidents reported during 2004, says security firm Sophos, making it the hardest-hitting virus of the year."
Sci/Tech,"A software upgrade was inadvertently given to PCs not intended to receive it, which made payment processing systems at Britain #39;s Department for Work and Pensions stop working, EDS #39; investigation revealed."
Sports,STEVEN GERRARD scored one of the finest - and most dramatic -oals Anfield #39;s famous Kop has ever witnessed today. And it was enough to fire Liverpool into the knockout stages of the tournament with a gut-wrenching victory.
Sports,"Real Madrid got the win they needed against Roma to progress to Champions League knockout stages. An early goal from Ronaldo and a Luis Figo brace gave Real a 3-0 victory, in a match played behind closed doors at the Stadio Olimpico."
Sports,"Harrison agreed to a six-year, \$66 million contract with the team on Wednesday that includes a \$22 million signing bonus, according to a league source who requested anonymity."
World,"8 December 2004 - The United Nations General Assembly today gave Secretary-General Kofi Annan a standing ovation and a lengthy round of applause, in what its president called a  quot;rare and valuable homage quot; and a vote of confidence - a characterization "
Sports," Notre Dame's outgoing president criticized the decision to fire Tyrone Willingham after just three seasons, saying he was surprised the coach was not given more time to try to succeed."
Business," President Bush asked Treasury  Secretary John Snow to stay in his job on Wednesday and Snow  agreed to do so, ending a frenzy of speculation that the  65 year old former railroad executive was about to be replaced."
Business,"VimpelCom, the No. 2 cellphone company in Russia, received a first notice for \$157 million in back taxes on Wednesday, sending its stock plunging and prompting fears of another Yukos-style tax investigation."
Business," Eli Lilly  amp; Co. debuted a Web site Wednesday for clinical trial data on its prescription drugs, including Prozac and its new antidepressant, Cymbalta."
Sports, Jason White has a chance to join Archie Griffin as a two time Heisman Trophy winner.
Sci/Tech,"com staff. Danish security firm Secunia has reported a  quot;moderately critical quot; window injection vulnerability in Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Netscape, Safari and Konqueror."
Sci/Tech,Toshiba Ltd. and Memory-Tech said this week that they plan to bring to market a hybrid DVD disc that can be used both for standard-definition and HD content.
Sci/Tech,"Telenor will remain a key player in the Hungarian wireless market after it announced its Hungarian mobile arm, Pannon GSM, acquired a UMTS license in Hungary."
Sci/Tech,"From the introduction of its first PC in 1981 to this week #39;s sale of its PC business to Lenovo of China for about \$1.75 billion in cash, IBM has had a quite a few milestones in the PC industry."
Sci/Tech,"The computer crash that shut down systems at Britain #39;s Department for Work and Pensions only caused delays in dealing with new and amended claims, according to the agency."
Sci/Tech,"Dell, EMC, Intel and Oracle have sealed an alliance to develop grid computing technology. The move is an effort to develop a standard approach to building and deploying enterprise grid computing infrastructures."
Sports, Tom Brady hasn't completed more than 20 passes in five games. He's thrown for fewer than 175 yards each of the past two weeks and for three touchdowns just once this season  #151; on opening day.
Sports,Five Indiana Pacers players were charged in Detroit on Wednesday for fighting with fans in the stands and on the court during the brawl that broke out at a Pistons #39; game last month.
Sports,"Harrison agreed to a six-year, \$66 million contract with the team on Wednesday that includes a \$22 million signing bonus, according to a league source who requested anonymity."
Sports,LaVar Arrington practiced for the first time since undergoing knee surgery. Now the Redskins have to wait and see if he #39;ll be able to play.
Sports," Growing up in a small Oklahoma town, Jason White would try to throw a football through a tire. Usually, he'd miss. But there was this consolation: He sure could run."
World," NATO and the Belgian government signed an agreement Wednesday to build new alliance headquarters adjacent to the current site, confirming Brussels as the home of the military bloc and underscoring improved relations between the host and the United States."
World," For every American soldier killed in Iraq, nine others have been wounded and survived  #151; the highest rate of any war in U.S. history. It isn't that their injuries were less serious, a new report says. In fact, some young soldiers and Marines have had faces, arms and legs blown off and are now returning home badly maimed."
World," Rwanda, appearing before the  U.N. Security Council, denied again on Wednesday that it had  sent soldiers into neighboring Congo in pursuit of Hutu rebels  but acknowledged it had massed troops along the border."
World,Four members of a US special operations unit in Iraq are disciplined for using electric stun guns on prisoners.
World,"The choice of Antonio Salieri's long-forgotten opera ""Europa Riconosciuta"" seemed just right when La Scala reopened on Tuesday night after nearly three years of renovation."
World,"judge panel heard arguments on whether two journalists should be jailed for refusing to name their confidential sources to a grand jury, and it seemed to reject their main argument, based on the First Amendment."
Business,Minnesota next week will begin issuing a first-of-its-kind driver #39;s license designed to thwart counterfeiters -n issue that has taken on greater urgency since the Sept.
Sci/Tech,"Finally, and with less fanfare than the release of its sibling application, Firefox 1.0, a few weeks ago, the email client called Thunderbird has reached its coming of age."
Sci/Tech,"The T-Mobile unit of Deutsche Telekom and the Pannon GSM unit of Telenor said Wednesday that they had won licenses to provide high-speed mobile phone service in Hungary, but analysts said they might have paid too much in their effort to stay ahead in the "
Sports,"Real Madrid #39;s Luis Figo of Portugal, right, and Roma #39;s Traianos Dellas of Greece, top left, and Philippe Mexes of France reach for the ballr during their Champion #39;s League Group B soccer match between Roma and Real Madrid, in Rome #39;s Olympic stadium "
Sports,UEFA will be launching disciplinary proceedings against Valencia and Werder Bremen following the incidents that marred their Champions League match at the Mestalla on Tuesday.
Sports, Steelers running back Jerome Bettis remains upset that Notre Dame fired football coach Tyrone Willingham but supports former Steelers assistant coach Tom Clements as his successor.
Sports,"Kobe Bryant would love to have Karl Malone back with the Los Angeles Lakers, and believes comments he made in a recent radio interview were misunderstood."
Business," President Bush on Wednesday asked  Treasury Secretary John Snow to stay in his job and Snow  agreed, ending a frenzy of speculation that the former railroad  executive and loyal Bush foot soldier was about to be replaced."
Business,"Kidde moved a step closer yesterday to being bought by America #39;s United Technologies, which increased its offer for the UK fire extinguisher maker to 1.39bn."
Business,The Supreme Court heard initial arguments Tuesday regarding state laws in Michigan and New York that ban interstate sales of wines through the Internet.
Sports," Five Indiana Pacers and seven fans were charged Wednesday in the melee that broke out at the end of a nationally televised game against the Detroit Pistons last month, one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history."
Sci/Tech," NASA should turn to astronauts, not robots, to repair the aging Hubble Space Telescope, an expert panel recommended on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"BEA Systems is set to release Diablo, an SOA-based application server that is the cornerstone of the upcoming WebLogic Platform 9.0."
World," Residents of some Jewish settlements in the northern Gaza Strip have proposed that their entire communities be moved to locations inside Israel under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from Gaza next year, a lawmaker said Wednesday."
Sports,"The Sword of Damocles no longer hangs over Real Madrid. Trailing Barcelona by nine points in the Spanish league, defeat here last night would have put them out of the competition they consider their own."
Sports,He was chosen today as one of five finalists for college football #39;s most prestigious individual title. Joining Smith for Saturday #39;s award ceremony in New York will be Oklahoma teammates Jason White and Adrian 
Sports,"Running on pure adrenalin, attacking in relentless red waves towards a beseeching Kop, Liverpool fought back magnificently against the dying of their Champions League light last "
Sports,UEFA have received no reports of racist chanting by Porto fans during the Champions League game against Chelsea in Portugal on Tuesday night.
Sports,ITS TIME to take stock. Those were Martin ONeills words late on Tuesday night as he tried to quantify the effect upon Celtic of watching their European season plunge into darkness.
Sports,"Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insisted that he was ready to face Chelsea in Sunday #39;s table-topping London derby despite a nervous performance on his Champions League debut, in Tuesday #39;s 5-1 win over Rosenborg."
Sports,"David Coulthard #39;s season-long search for a Formula One drive next year is almost over. Negotiations between Red Bull Racing and Coulthard, who tested for the Austrian team for the first time "
World,"A former US Marine has claimed that he saw American troops in Iraq routinely kill unarmed civilians, including women and children."
World,Around a fifth of the North Sea would be closed to fishing next year under European Commission plans for an unprecedented ban to help rescue cod stocks from collapse.
World,"VATICAN CITY, DEC. 8, 2004 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II expressed his closeness to Iraqi Catholics shaken by two new terrorist attacks which destroyed an Armenian-Catholic church and the Chaldean bishop #39;s palace in Mosul."
World, A bipartisan panel of energy experts said Wednesday that regulation of climate changing pollution and improved automobile fuel efficiency must be an essential elements of the nation's energy agenda  #151; a view that clashes with the White House and many members of Congress.
Business," The bipartisan National Commission on Energy Policy on Wednesday urged the US Congress to end a two year stalemate and adopt a broad package of proposals addressing climate change, oil security, natural gas supplies and fuel efficiency in "
Sci/Tech,"Tokyo, Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday it is developing a graphics processor with Nvidia Corp. of the United States for its planned new video game console."
Sci/Tech,"U2 has been a familiar sight to iTunes Music Store visitors in recent weeks, with the online music store featuring everything from a U2-themed iPod to a digital boxed set of the Irish rock band #39;s recordings."
Sports,"On the day the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit clowns were charged with various crimes against civility, Indiana guard Anthony Johnson put the whole sad, absurd thing into perspective."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Oklahoma quarterback and last year #39;s Heisman Trophy winner Jason White was once again named as a candidate for college football #39;s most prestigious individual honor."
Sports,"PARIS: Captain Sergei Semak grabbed a hat-trick as CSKA Moscow won 3-1 at Paris St Germain on Tuesday but a late goal in Porto denied the Russian team a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League, handing Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a "
Sports,"PERHAPS we should call him the Temperman from now on. Linguistic problems were an entertaining hallmark of Claudio Ranieris stint as Chelsea head coach, but on Tuesday night a misguided verbal "
Sports,LONDON: Arsenal recovered their poise to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 5-1 thrashing of Rosenborg Trondheim and now face a crucial decision before Sunday #39;s league match with leaders Chelsea.
Sports," It appears Marvin Harrison will be the recipient of Peyton Manning #39;s passes for years to come. An anonymous NFL source revealed Wednesday that Harrison has agreed to a six year,  $66 million "
World,The phrase  quot;body count quot; is grim reminder of how the US army boasted of the toll of enemy dead during the Vietnam war - a classic example of the dehumanisation of language in wartime.
Sci/Tech,Humankind's closest relative is facing extinction in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sci/Tech,"As soon as rumors began to fly about the IBM-Lenovo deal, bloggers and others began to buzz about the possibility that IBM would use the opportunity to buy Apple. The contract posted by Lenovo, however, says no. Missing Links"
Business,"The Japanese economy is close to stagnation, according to revisions to official figures yesterday that cut the estimate of GDP growth to just 0.1 per cent."
Business,"Infineon Technologies, the second-largest chip maker in Europe, said Wednesday that it planned to invest about \$1 billion in a new factory in Malaysia to expand its automotive chip business and be closer to customers in the region."
Sports, Cavaliers forward Robert Traylor will miss three to four weeks after breaking his left pinkie during a game against the New Jersey Nets.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s plan to send a robot into space to repair the ailing Hubble Space Telescope is unlikely to succeed, according to a new report from the National Academy of Sciences."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have published a detailed analysis of the chicken genome, the biochemical  quot;code quot; in the bird #39;s cells that makes the animal what it is."
Sci/Tech,"Opinion: While the Palm Inc. spinoff has had a tough infancy, its acquisition of China MobileSoft promises to position it as a formidable contender in the emerging mobile market."
Sci/Tech,"ONE of Americas greatest unsung heroes, an astronaut who touched the stars yet barely scraped the surface of public recognition, is to retire."
Sci/Tech,"The burning and deforestation of Brazils vast Amazon rain forest causes nearly 3 of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions, according to a government report released yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp, which on Tuesday confirmed a shipping halt on the Suez Canal disrupted delivery of its newest PlayStation 2 to Europe, said supply shortages of the game console extend to the United States."
Sports, The San Francisco Giants will honor Barry Bonds' home run milestones and other achievements as they always have  #151; with great fanfare.
Sports,It was an important win for Real Madrid in Rome as they progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League. They were in third position with just eight points when the match started leveled with Bayer Leverkusen.
Sports,Chelsea were poised with a renewed 30million bid for the midfield genius had Liverpool gone out of the Champions League. But Gerrard drilled his beloved Reds into the last 16 with a blistering 
Sports,"GAINESVILLE, Fla. Florida assistant basketball coach Major Parker has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on drug charges."
Sports," Florida assistant basketball coach Major Parker has been arrested on charges of selling half a kilogram of cocaine to an undercover officer, a U.S. attorney said Wednesday."
Sports," Kim Clijsters' left wrist injury will keep her out of the Australian Open, tournament chief executive Paul McNamee said Thursday."
World,"SEOUL : South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun made a surprise visit to his troops in northern Iraq on his way home from a European tour, a top presidential aide said."
World," Congress on Wednesday ordered the biggest overhaul of U.S. intelligence in a half century, replacing a network geared to the Cold War fight against communism with a post Sept. 11 structure requiring military and civilian spy agencies to work together against terrorists intent on holy war."
World," The Environmental Protection Agency is leaning toward allowing sewage plants to skip some stages of treatment during heavy rains or melting slow as long as the treated water meets all permits and other safeguards are provided, agency sources said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Nortel Networks yesterday announced several products as well as a partnership with Symantec in moves designed to expand the company's offerings in the network security space.
Sci/Tech,"Some 40,000 computers in the U.K. Department for Work and Pensions were cut off from their network last month when an IT technician erroneously installed a software upgrade, according to EDS."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Treasury Department has signed a deal worth up to \$1 billion with AT T Government Solutions and its partners for a new secure high-speed network that will connect more than 1,000 Treasury Department locations around the U.S."
Sci/Tech,"Netsky-P, an e-mail computer worm that disrupted tens of thousands of businesses and homes worldwide, was the hardest-hitting virus of 2004, according to Web security firm Sophos."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle is concerned PeopleSoft customers might abandon maintenance contracts that could help it spend more on new software products to compete with SAP AG, the world's biggest business software maker."
Sci/Tech,"IBM's decision to sell its PC division to a China-based company prompted a range of reactions today from technology users, from disappointment to a belief that the move reflects the times and the impact of globalization."
Sci/Tech,"IBM's decision to sell its PC business to China's Lenovo Group Ltd. underscores the challenges manufacturers face in the modern PC business, even for a company synonymous with the product."
Sci/Tech,"China's Lenovo Group Ltd. has agreed to acquire IBM's personal computing division for \$1.25 billion in cash and equity, a move expected to transform it into the world's No. 3 PC maker."
Sci/Tech,"  Despite Oracles strategic push for Linux  and Intel based deployments, Sun Microsystems retains its position as the leading platform for Oracle, Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy said Wednesday at the Oracle OpenWorld conference here."
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource surprised the mobile vendor community today with the announcement that it will acquire China MobileSoft (CMS), ostensibly to leverage that company's expertise in building a mobile version of the Linux operating system."
Sci/Tech,MCI announced on Wednesday a line of managed LAN services available at three different service levels.
Business,"Stocks rallied today, with all averages finishing up as the US dollar performed better against overseas currencies for the first time in weeks."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, data were transferred in real time via mobile communication at a speed of one gigabit per second (Gbit/s), or 1,000 megabits per second (Mbit/s)."
Sci/Tech,"Human error caused the crash that left 80 percent of staff without access to benefits payment processing systems at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) last month, supplier EDS has acknowledged."
Sci/Tech,"com December 7, 2004, 4:22 PM PT. SAN FRANCISCO--Top Dell executives disparaged the  quot;big iron quot; approach of building large, powerful servers on Tuesday--a dig at rivals IBM, Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard."
Sports,On Wednesday night Olympiakos travel to take on Liverpool knowing that any positive result will pave the way for their passage into the qualifying stages of the Champions League.
World,"TONY EASTLEY: According to some news agencies, the US military passed a grim milestone this week, with 1,000 American troops killed in combat in Iraq."
Sports, It is lucky for Michael Phelps that he  is blessed with broad shoulders and an arm span like the wings  on a jumbo jet. Not only does it enable him to swim like a fish  but it also helps him to carry the burden of his own great  expectations.
Business,South American leaders are set to create an economic and political bloc modelled on the European Union.
Business,"Cardholders have been surprised to find that the MBNA Corporation has switched their accounts from Visa or MasterCard to American Express, MBNA's new partner."
Business,The federal loan board that was created to oversee an airline industry bailout is about to play a key role in determining the next phase of industry competition.
Business,"Two decades after it virtually invented the personal computer industry, IBM yesterday sold out to the Chinese government. The deal, which IBM hopes will leave "
Business,Tokyo stocks were mixed early Thursday amid profit taking and buying on the back of the US dollar #39;s strength against the Japanese yen.
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation is back at it. Following its recent launch of its Firefox 1.0 browser that ignited heavy interest, the organization this week launched the Thunderbird open-source e-mail client."
Sci/Tech,"A bird known by her wing band number, 256, is about to cause a huge flap in genetics, one which could change our understanding of human evolution and bird behaviour and help to prevent another global influenza pandemic."
Sports,The impossible was merely delayed. An opener from Rivaldo left Liverpool requiring to win by two goals to reach the next phase of the Champions League.
Sports,"com. The Padres signed two players Wednesday, bringing back right-handed pitcher Woody Williams and adding infielder Geoff Blum. Both are one-year deals with Williams getting an option year in 2006."
Sports,"Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The Indianapolis Colts and wide receiver Marvin Harrison have reportedly agreed to a new contract."
Sports,"With a laugh Vitali Klitschko admits he will never forget the day he met Danny Williams for the first time, at a bizarre press conference at the Labour Party #39;s Millbank headquarters to publicise a World Boxing Organisation title fight between the "
World,"Mr. Charles Jenkins on Tuesday arrived in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, together with his wife Ms. Hitomi Soga, a former abductee to North Korea, and their two daughters after serving a short sentence for desertion from the US Army."
World," A farmer tending a cotton field in central Greece has uncovered a stone monument marking the spot where the Roman army stopped a major westward offensive more than 2,000 years ago, a Greek archaeological official said Wednesday."
World,South American leaders create an economic and political bloc modelled on the European Union.
World,"With downloadable books and information portals, the new reading room is anywhere and everywhere."
Business,"The economy grew an annualized 0.2 percent in the July-September quarter, not the 0.3 percent stated in the preliminary report last month, the government said Wednesday after tweaking the nation #39;s gross domestic product under a new calculation method."
Business,Bankrupt ATA Airlines #39; withdrawal from Chicago #39;s Midway International Airport presents a juicy opportunity for another airline to beef up service in the Midwest 
Business,"Chipmaker Altera (ALTR:Nasdaq - news - research) lowered fourth-quarter sales guidance after the bell Wednesday, citing a more severe decline in its communications segment."
Sci/Tech, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) and Nvidia Corp. revealed that they have been collaborating for about two years to develop the graphics engine for SCEI #39;s next generation game machine powered 
Sports,Ajax Amsterdam qualified for the UEFA Cup after a 2-2 Champions #39; League Group D draw with Bayern Munich at the Amsterdam ArenA on Wednesday evening.
Sports, Free agent pitcher Woody Williams rejoined the San Diego Padres more than three years after he was traded away.
Business," Infineon Technologies AG (IFX) said it will build a new front end production plant in Kulim High Tech Park, Malaysia."
Business,"For China, the country #39;s biggest computer supplier buying out a unit of IBM is more than just a business deal. Lenovo Group #39;s decision to purchase IBM #39;s PC group for \$1.75 billion could be "
Sci/Tech,NVidia will supply the graphics chip for the successor to the PlayStation 2 games console being developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Sports, Multiple European Cup winners Real Madrid and Liverpool squeezed through to the last 16 of the Champions League after winning their respective final group matches.
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair has rejected calls for an independent commission to calculate the number of civilians killed and injured since the US-led alliance invaded Iraq in March 2003.
Business,"Chen Jiulin, former CEO of China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp., returned to Singapore on December 8 to help investigate the company #39;s huge-sum losses on derivatives trades."
Sci/Tech,"December 08, 2004 - Memory-Tech Corp. and Toshiba have announced that they have developed a dual-layer disc that can store both standard DVD and HD-DVD formats, on different layers."
Sci/Tech,German vendor develops experimental system that transmits data at 1 Gbps using a new antenna system and OFDM. By Mobile Pipeline News.
Sports," Carl Pavano wrapped up talks Wednesday with the Seattle Mariners and moved on to Anaheim, where he's expected to attend the winter meetings later this week and visit the Angels."
Business,"Russian authorities yesterday claimed \$158m (94m) in back taxes from VimpelCom, the country #39;s second-largest mobile phone company, raising fears of new political interference in business."
Business,China on Wednesday abruptly blocked a meeting of global union and business leaders scheduled for next week that aimed to press Beijing to do more to protect workers #39; rights.
Sports," Kelenna Azubuike scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half to lead No. 10 Kentucky past intrastate rival Morehead State 71 40 on Wednesday night, the fewest points scored by the Eagles in 25 years."
Sci/Tech,The Hubble space telescope #39;s chances of survival were dealt a blow yesterday after the US National Academy of Sciences said plans for a robotic repair mission were both exorbitant and risky.
Sci/Tech," NASA should use astronauts, not a robot, to carry out a crucial life prolonging mission to the acclaimed Hubble Space Telescope one last time, a National Academy of Sciences panel concluded Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"THE enduring mystery of why the chicken really did cross the road has come a step closer to being solved definitively, following a detailed analysis of the birds genetic blueprint."
Sci/Tech,"In their first detailed and comprehensive look at the DNA of chickens, scientists have found that 60 percent of the bird #39;s genes have close cousins in humans."
World,Australia on Thursday backed UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan against calls for his resignation over the world body #39;s scandal-plagued oil-for-food program for Iraq.
World,India will express strong concern over United States #39; proposed sale of surveillance aircraft and anti-tank missiles to Pakistan to the visiting US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
World,"About a fifth of cod fishing grounds in the North Sea would be closed for the whole of next year under draconian proposals by the European commission, published yesterday and designed to replenish seriously depleted stocks."
World,"NORTH Koreas solemn return of the remains of a 13-year-old Japanese girl they kidnapped decades ago have proved to be a cruel trick, a furious Japan said yesterday."
Sports,The Wizards are undone by Andre Miller's season-high 34 points and Denver's running offense in Wednesday's 111-105 loss.
Sports,"LaVar Arrington participated in his first practice since Oct. 25, when he aggravated a knee injury that sidelined him for 10 games."
Sports,The uncharacteristic performance of the Ravens' defense is still a touchy subject with linebacker Ray Lewis.
Sports,"Notre Dame's outgoing president criticized the decision to fire Tyrone Willingham after just three seasons, saying he was surprised the coach was not given more time to try to succeed."
Sports,"Chris Thomas, Chris Quinn and Torin Francis each scored 13 points and Francis had 13 rebounds to lead Notre Dame past Indiana, 55-45."
Sports,"Illinois, off to a 7-0 start entering Thursday's game against Georgetown, felt all along it was the best team in the country."
Sports,"After their first loss of the season, the 19th-ranked Cavaliers came away with a sluggish 70-67 victory over Furman at Alumni Hall on Wednesday night."
World, Several thousand Christians who packed a cathedral compound in the Egyptian capital hurled stones at riot police Wednesday to protest a woman's alleged forced conversion to Islam. At least 30 people were injured.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   A Supreme Court justice challenged a lawyer Wednesday who defended his Rwandan client's call in 1992 for the extermination of ethnic Tutsis prior to a bloody genocide in the African country.
World, Australia's foreign ministry said Wednesday it will boost security spending at its embassies by  #36;452 million after a terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia left nine dead earlier this week.
World," The Bush administration cautioned Iran on Wednesday against trying to influence the outcome of Iraq's election, reacting to fears that Tehran is trying to produce a Shiite dominated Islamic government in Baghdad."
World,Iraq-bound troops complained that they were being sent into combat with insufficient protection and aging equipment.
World,"In the many smaller cities that are reliant on hockey to enliven downtowns at night, the loss of a season is a significant blow."
Business,American engineering group United Technologies (UTC) yesterday moved a step closer to buying fire extinguisher maker Kidde. Kidde confirmed it was planning to open its books to UTC after receiving a revised 165p-a-share offer from the group.
Sci/Tech,"has made the country one of the world #39;s leading polluters, a long-delayed government report shows. up to 30 percent of the planet #39;s animal and plant species."
Sci/Tech,Security firm Secunia has warned that most Web browsers are vulnerable to a simple  quot;phishing quot; technique that could make fraudulent content appear genuine.
Sports,An unfamiliar-looking Manchester United team slumped to their first defeat of this Champions League campaign as Uefa Cup-bound Fenerbahce won 3-0 in Istanbul.
World,"The 6 Egyptian students who arrived from Israel, arrived in their houses in the outskirts of Cairo, amid joys and happiness of their families after they had spent one full day of investigations with the Egyptian security and intelligence forces."
World,"Freshly installed Afghan Pres-ident Hamid Karzai was gearing up yesterday to address tribal leaders on the need to eliminate this war-ravaged country #39;s booming drug trade, an aide said."
Sports,"No Pistons players were charged for the Nov. 19 brawl the brother of Detroit's Ben Wallace, was charged for throwing punches at the Pacers' Fred Jones."
World," The number of people killed in the massive earthquake and tidal waves that hit Indian Ocean shorelines a week ago passed 144,000."
Sci/Tech,"com December 8, 2004, 4:50 PM PT. A function built into all major browsers could be co-opted by attackers to fool Web site visitors into surrendering sensitive information, a security firm warned on Wednesday."
World," Shares in French group Skis Rossignol, the biggest manufacturer of ski equipment in the world, sizzled upwards by 12.66 percent in the first trading session of the New Year followiing a newspaper interview that US sports group Quicksilver was stalking a stake."
Sports,"Maryland's Jason Garey has the second-highest goal total in the country this season, and could emerge as the key figure in Friday's College Cup semifinal against defending champion Indiana."
Sports,"George Mason's 70-62 over Georgetown has everything a local rivalry should have: wild momentum swings, scrappy play and even a little blood."
Sports,"Richard Hamilton scores six of his 19 points in overtime as Detroit holds off Toronto, 90-86, Wednesday night."
Business,I.B.M. is planning to close its employee pension plan to new employees at the end of the year and give all new workers a 401(k) plan instead.
Sci/Tech,"Peak-time woes bedevil merchants, customers"
Business,Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will remain in his job after weeks in which Republicans had talked openly about his impending departure.
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Oracle  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ORCL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ORCL.O</A> will do everything it can to support PeopleSoft  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=PSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">PSFT.O</A> customers, who are vital to the success of  Oracle's proposed  $9.2 billion takeover of PeopleSoft, Oracle  Co Founder and Chief Executive Larry Ellison said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A> will be  under pressure to sell its personal computer business after  IBM's decision to sell its PC operations to China's top PC  manufacturer, but analysts said the No. 2 computer maker would  hold on to its  $25 billion PC division for now."
Sci/Tech," A former White House Web security  chief predicted on Wednesday that technology companies and law  enforcers could soon stamp out most Internet ""phishing"" scams  that aim to trick people into giving away personal and  financial information."
Sci/Tech," China, already a manufacturing  powerhouse, is flexing its financial muscles as companies based  there snatch up famous name products from established companies  in the United States and Europe looking to divest low margin  businesses."
World," CUZCO, Peru (Reuters) - South American leaders on Wednesday  launched a regional integration pact they said would go beyond  rhetoric and usher in European-style unity, but only half the  future bloc's 12 presidents turned up to sign it."
Sci/Tech," Scott McNealy is looking forward  to making an early sales call on Lenovo's new CEO as soon as  the company's  $1.25 billion deal to buy IBM's PC business  closes, the Sun Microsystems CEO said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"A film industry group has sued a high-end consumer electronics company, claiming its home theater jukebox system makes illegal copies of movie DVDs."
Sci/Tech,"Federal authorities raided three Washington, D.C.-area video game stores and arrested two people for modifying video game consoles to play pirated video games, a video game industry group said Wednesday."
World,Gay rights leaders are debating if they should moderate their goals after 11 states approved constitutional amendments prohibiting same-sex marriages.
World,"Since Nov. 7, 19 servicemen from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been killed in Iraq."
World,"The Senate vote, 89 to 2, ended a debate that began last summer with the release of the final report of the 9/11 panel."
Business,Chinese PC vendor Lenovo announced its acquisition of IBM #39;s Personal Computing Division (PCD) for a combination of cash and stock totaling US\$1.25 billion.
Business,SAN FRANCISCOOracle Corp. will complete development and ship the next version of PeopleSoft #39;s flagship enterprise applications even if it ultimately succeeds in buying out its competitor.
Business,Australian mining company WMC Resources Ltd. on Thursday forecast record profits for 2004 and announced plans to return up to 1 billion Australian dollars (US\$761 million; euro570 million) to shareholders 
Business,"Fran Pavley, a soft-spoken, retired schoolteacher who went into California politics, probably never thought she would find herself defending the environmental credentials of Gov."
Sci/Tech,"Contradicting NASA policy in a long and bitter debate over science and safety, a panel of the National Academy of Sciences said Wednesday that the "
Sci/Tech,"The Walt Disney Company and its home video division, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, said yesterday that they would release films in the next-generation high-definition DVD format being developed "
Sci/Tech,"Hundreds of tiny worlds circling beyond Neptune have been thought of as frozen in time, almost unchanged since they formed at the birth of the solar system five billion years ago."
Sci/Tech,"China has banned British computer game Football Manager 2005, saying it violated Chinese law by referring to Taiwan, Hong Kong and other regions claimed by China as separate countries."
Sports,"Nearly three weeks after the brawl that left an indelible scar on the NBA, five Indiana Pacers and five Pistons fans were charged Wednesday with misdemeanor assault and battery."
Sports,Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said he thought his team was heading out of the Champions League midway through yesterday #39;s match against Olympiakos.
Sports,Two second-half goals from Luis Figo made sure Real Madrid put a recent bad streak behind them and qualified for the UEFA Champions League #39;s last 16 knockout round.
Sports,Harry Redknapp shocked Portsmouth two weeks ago by quitting to take a break from soccer. Now those same fans are in a rage _ he #39;s joined the one club they despise.
Sports,Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Nir Klinger said his side fully deserved their place in the Champions League despite finishing bottom of Group C after a 1-1 home draw with Juventus on Wednesday.
Sports,"Iranian striker Ali Karimi was named 2004 Asian Player of the Year on Wednesday at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia."
Sports,A strong defensive effort helped Kentucky overcome poor shooting against instate rival Morehead State on Wednesday night. Kelenna Azubuike scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half 
World,"Iraq may modify plans for its first free election to give people more time to vote next month, officials said on Wednesday as suicide bombers and gunmen again struck Sunni Muslim towns north and west of the capital."
World,"Middle East. But the results have been patchy, with many in the Arab world regarding it as a. and social reforms in the Middle East and Africa."
Sports," Stephon Marbury had 22 points and nine assists to help the New York Knicks end a three game losing streak with an 86 79 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night, dropping the Hornets to 0 9 at home."
Sports, Richard Hamilton scored six of his 19 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons held off the Toronto Raptors 90 86 on Wednesday night.
Sports," The World Series Champion Boston Red Sox have signed relief pitcher Matt Mantei to a one year contract worth  #36;750,000."
Sports," The World Series Champion Boston  Red Sox have signed relief pitcher Matt Mantei to a one year  contract worth  $750,000."
Sports," ST. LOUIS, Mo., (Sports Network) - San Diego signed pitcher  Woody Williams and infielder Geoff Blum on Wednesday to  one-year, free-agent contracts."
Sci/Tech,"At its user conference on Wednesday, Oracle continued sending mixed messages to PeopleSoft customers concerned about how Oracle will support their products if it succeeds in its \$9.2 billion takeover bid."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle's recently completed consolidation to a single, global system for enterprise data took five years, Oracle Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison told OpenWorld attendees Wednesday during his keynote address at Oracle's user conference being held in San Francisco."
Sci/Tech,"Walmart.com, Amazon.com suffer site performance problems during holiday shopping."
Sci/Tech,PlayStation 3 graphics chip will also be available for Sony digital consumer products.
Business,"OAO Gazprom, the world #39;s biggest natural-gas company, will borrow \$10 billion from six banks led by Deutsche Bank AG to help finance a bid for OAO Yukos Oil Co."
Business,"Toyota, General Motors and seven other automakers filed suit on Tuesday to block California #39;s new greenhouse gas regulation, which was approved by the state in its final form in September."
World,"NTT DoCoMo, Vodafone and 24 other mobile phone firms and manufacturers join forces to develop the next generation of high-speed networks."
Sports,Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insists he can handle the pressure if he keeps his place for Sundays Barclays Premiership showdown with Chelsea.
World,Residents of some Jewish settlements in the northern Gaza Strip have proposed that their entire communities be moved to locations inside Israel under Prime Minister Ariel 
Business, The Russian gas giant Gazprom said its board of directors had given its go ahead for the state controlled firm to bid for the main production unit of embattled oil group Yukos.
Business,VIRGIN Atlantic chairman Sir Richard Branson yesterday promised Australian travellers cheaper flights to Britain and attacked the cosy duopoly of Kangaroo route leaders Qantas Airways Ltd and British Airways.
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - U.S. helicopters shuttled  injured refugees, many of them children, out of some of the  worst hit parts of tsunami-devastated Aceh province, even as  reports surfaced of trafficking in orphans from the disaster."
Business," Weak tech stocks dragged Asian shares lower on Thursday, outweighing the positive impact on exporters of a dollar rebound, and knocking 1.2 percent off Tokyo shares to threaten the biggest one day fall since Nov. 22."
Sci/Tech,The nation #39;s most prominent science advisers Wednesday urged NASA to send shuttle astronauts instead of robots on a repair mission to the aging Hubble telescope because humans have a substantially greater chance of fixing it.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have cracked the genetic code of the chicken, showing it shares about 60 percent of its genes with humans and has a common ancestor that lived about 310 million years ago."
Sci/Tech,"THE burning and deforestation of Brazil #39;s vast Amazon rain forest causes nearly 3 per cent of the world #39;s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a government report released today."
Sci/Tech,"Ministry of Culture recently demanded the various cultural departments across the country to ban a kind of computer named Premier Manager 2005, or Soccer Manager 2005."
Sports,"Stephon Marbury had 22 points and nine assists to help the New York Knicks end a three-game losing streak with an 86-79 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night, dropping the Hornets to 0-9 at home."
Business,"During an IBM employee meeting here Wednesday, a worker got up and asked a question that perhaps only 10 years ago would have been unthinkable: If he wanted "
Business,  Auto makers filed suit Tuesday to block California from forcing the companies to make cars and trucks that emit lower levels of global warming gases.
Sci/Tech, Lucille Lamarca could feel her heart begin to beat at a worrisome pace as she lay there alone in the intensive care unit at Buffalo General Hospital with a heart condition. Then from a speaker came a reassuring voice.
Sci/Tech,"IceRocket Launches RSS Feed Builder\\IceRocket is at it again! The search engine that brought the world a hip alternative to Google along with news, blog, and MoBlog search has just added an excellent tool for web site publishers, an RSS Feed Builder. IceRocket's RSS Builder is an easy to use ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google AdSense to Introduce Animated Banner Advertising\\Google has announced a number of changes for their Adsense advertising program that has become the mainstay of many blogs and websites. In what could be considered somewhat contriversial, Google has announced as part of an expansion of its image ad program they will ..."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Friendly Blog URL's and other Word Tricks\\When writing a blog, particularly for the first time, the last thing many bloggers consider is the use of Search Engine Friendly (SEF) Blog URL's. SEF Blog URL's are an important tool for driving traffic to your blog utilising the billions of ..."
Sci/Tech,"Blingo Search Engine Offers Prizes To Users\\Blingo is a new search engine offering users something extra along with their search results. Every time users search on Blingo, they also have a chance to win a prize instantly. Don't confuse Blingo with Plinko, the Price is Right game where we all ..."
Sci/Tech,"EffectiveBrand Showcases Travelocity Travel Search Toolbar\\Busy travelers shopping for the right priced flights, hotel rooms, and car rentals have turned to Travelocity on many occassions for their online travel needs. Making Travelocity one of the premier online travel sites - compared with Yahoo Travel and MSN's Expedia. Such popularity in ..."
Sci/Tech,McNealy warns Ellison: 'Beware of our Redmond friends'
Sci/Tech,"Canadian musicians may get more exposure if satellite radio, with its hundreds of channels, is approved in Canada."
Sci/Tech,What will \$300 buy in a digital camera this year? A comparison of a dozen models to see how much quality (and how many megapixels) you can get.
Sci/Tech,"The newest piece of hardware in the video game wars, the Nintendo DS hand-held console, is out to prove that two is better than one."
Sci/Tech,Clifford Ross has invented a camera capable of producing negatives containing 100 times as much data as the average professional digital camera.
Business,"Falling milk prices, evaporating European Union subsidies and tougher demands by supermarket chains yesterday nudged two of Europe #39;s leading dairy companies into the biggest merger in the continent #39;s dairy industry."
Business,"DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., the studio behind the animated hit Shrek 2, said Wednesday that Shrek 3 will be released six months later than previously scheduled as the result in a shift in marketing strategy."
Business,"The economic growth rate in the July-September period was revised slightly downward from an already weak preliminary report, the government said Wednesday."
Business,"UNITED TECHNOLOGIES (UTC), which has just seven days left to launch a formal bid for Kidde, is likely to ask the Takeover Panel for a deadline extension, after raising its offer by 42 million to 1.39 billion yesterday."
Business,"Its mid-morning and a cold breeze scuttles leaves and small debris past Kenny Banks as he stands in the shade of Kmarts entrance, ringing his bell."
Business,"By Bloomberg News. The United States Supreme Court limited the scope of federal trademark protection yesterday, saying that rival companies in some cases can use proprietary terms even when that might cause confusion among customers."
Sci/Tech,"DVD players: Buying a DVD player shouldn #39;t be a problem these days, but understanding all the features crammed into it may be."
Sci/Tech,"Minnesota will soon begin issuing new driver #39;s licenses that contain high-tech features to curb counterfeiting, as well as a  quot;status check quot; that will show a driver #39;s immigration status."
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Miami Heat to a 101 96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night."
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 (Ticker) -- Richard Hamilton scored 19 points, including six in overtime, as the Detroit Pistons outlasted the Toronto Raptors, 90-86."
Sports,"New York Knicks #39; Stephon Marbury (3) fires over New Orleans Hornets #39; Dan Dickau (2) during the second half in New Orleans Wednesday night, Dec. 8, 2004."
World, U.S. gaming company Las Vegas Sands Inc. wants to build six more hotels that include some casinos in an area of the southern Chinese gambling enclave of Macau it hopes to model after the Las Vegas Strip.
Business,"Singapore's economy grows by 8.1 in 2004,  as a surge in manufacturing demand drove its best performance since 2000."
World, The Australian government has been accused of humiliating Aborigines plagued by a blinding infection after offering to provide their community with a gasoline pump if they agreed to make their children wash their faces twice a day.
Sports," LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sports Network) - Kelenna Azubuike poured  in a game-high 21 points, Shagari Alleyne added 11 points and  Kentucky rolled past Morehead State, 71-40, in non-conference  play at Rupp Arena."
World,R B stars Usher and Alicia Key  dominate the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas.
World,"While attacks on U.S. soldiers remain fairly random and opportunistic, insurgent fighters are targeting places that Iraqis rely on for assistance, frustrating politicians, police and U.S. Army officers."
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell urged Europeans on Wednesday to put aside their differences with the United States over the Iraq war, arguing that Americans and Europeans have common values and face similar threats that should outweigh the controversies of recent years."
World,"Two decades ago, when this seaport city was mired in a deep and seemingly endless recession, Mike Byrne, a local musician and businessman, sought public funds to help build an exhibition dedicated to Liverpool's most famous native sons, the Beatles."
World,"<p></p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan police firingtear gas and shotgun pellets clashed with rioting streetvendors in Caracas on Wednesday and 14 people were treated forgunshot wounds, officials and witnesses said.</p>"
World,"Halliburton Co. has finalized an agreement to resolve outstanding issues with a troublesome project off the coast of Brazil, the company announced Wednesday."
World,"<p></p><p> HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oilfield services company HalliburtonCo. <HAL.N> on Wednesday said its KBR unit had settled alloutstanding issues with state-owned Brazilian oil companyPetrobras over the Barracuda-Caratinga project, which has beenplagued by delays and cost overruns.</p>"
Business,"China Aviation Oil (Singapore) chief executive Chen Jiulin, who was suspended last week after the company lost about \$550 million (R3.16 billion) trading derivatives, was arrested on his return to Singapore from China, police said yesterday."
World,"Gordon Brown has declared that the creation of a  quot;Marshall Plan for Africa quot; is at the heart of the government #39;s agenda for its presidency of the Group of Eight in 2005, seeking "
Business," Oil prices rose for the second day in a row on Thursday with an Arctic blast forecast to hit the United States next week, ramping up demand for heating fuels."
Business, Japan's Nikkei stock average fell to a one week low by midsession on Thursday after some tech issues were hit by a bearish outlook from U.S. chip maker Xilinx Inc.
Business," Oil prices rose for the second day in  a row on Thursday with an Arctic blast forecast to hit the  United States next week, ramping up demand for heating fuels."
Business, Japan's Nikkei stock average fell to a  one week low by midsession on Thursday after some tech issues  were hit by a bearish outlook from U.S. chip maker Xilinx Inc.
Business, The dollar rebounded for a second session  on Thursday as traders and investors took profits on bets  against the U.S. currency before the year draws to a close.
Business,Fannie Mae yesterday agreed to pay the government \$7.5 million to settle a case in which the Justice Department alleged that the giant housing-finance company knowingly accepted proceeds of a mortgage scam.
Sci/Tech," Two Japanese companies said Tuesday they have developed a DVD that can play on both existing machines and the upcoming high definition players, raising hopes for a smooth transition as more people dump old TV sets for better screens."
Sci/Tech,The latest creature to have its DNA fully decoded is the chicken. Scientists from 49 countries announce the completion of the International Chicken Genome Sequencing Project today in the science journal Nature.
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Oracle, Dell, Intel, and EMC are joining forces on a project aimed at combining their core technologies and technical resources to develop an enterprise grid computing "
Sci/Tech," After you've joined the music revolution and plunked down  #36;250 for an Apple iPod mini, it's easy to become quite protective of the little gizmo."
World, The British and Irish prime ministers unveiled a sweeping new Northern Ireland peace plan Wednesday that offered solutions to issues  #151; particularly Irish Republican Army disarmament  #151; that have bedeviled negotiations for a decade.
Sci/Tech, Legislation to free hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies for school Internet connections that had been frozen by a change in accounting rules won final approval on Wednesday from the U.S. Congress.
World," Secretary General Kofi Annan received a standing ovation Wednesday from diplomats representing the 191 UN member states, a rare public display of support for the beleaguered UN chief following recent calls for his resignation from "
World," Only two days after his inauguration, President Hamid Karzai is already trying to get the message out    Afghanistan needs to stem its booming drugs trade if the country is going to move forward."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Dec 8: Pakistan successfully test-fired Hatf-IV (Shaheen-I), a nuclear-capable medium-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, it was officially announced here on Wednesday."
World, Palestinian presidential candidate Mustafa Barghouti said on Wednesday that Israeli soldiers had beat him at an army checkpoint south of Jenin in the West Bank.
Sci/Tech," The global personal computer market is expected to grow at a modest pace in 2005 as the economic recovery slows, according to a report Wednesday by a market research firm."
Sci/Tech," Alamosa Holdings Inc.  will acquire AirGate PCS Inc.  for  #36;392 million in stock creating the largest Sprint Corp.  wireless affiliate, the companies said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO    Despite Oracle #8217;s strategic push for Linux  and Intel based deployments, Sun Microsystems retains its position as the leading platform for Oracle, Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy said Wednesday at the Oracle OpenWorld conference here."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison reiterated his determination to prevail in a long running takeover battle with rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc., predicting the proposed deal will create a more competitive company with improved customer service."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co.  will be under pressure to sell its personal computer business after IBM's decision to sell its PC operations to China's top PC manufacturer, but analysts said the No. 2 computer maker would hold on to its  #36;25 billion PC division for now."
Sci/Tech," U2 has been a familiar sight to iTunes Music Store visitors in recent weeks, with the online music store featuring everything from a U2 themed iPod to a digital boxed set of the Irish rock band's recordings. And if Apple has its way, other musical acts will enjoy a similar promotional push as part of an effort to bolster business at the online store, the director of iTunes product marketing told a gathering of music industry executives Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," British Prime Minister Tony Blair is trying to involve the United States in an new international treaty on global warming, The Times newspaper said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Pygmy chimpanzees, one of humanity's closest living relatives, have been pushed to the brink of extinction in the war battered Democratic Republic of Congo, conservation group WWF International said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Shuttle astronauts would do a better job of upgrading NASA's aging Hubble Space Telescope than space faring robots    with less risk, astronautical experts reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," NASA should use astronauts, not a robot, to carry out a crucial life prolonging mission to the acclaimed Hubble Space Telescope one last time, a National Academy of Sciences panel concluded Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," One of man's closest relatives, the pygmy chimpanzee, may be much closer to extinction than previously thought, a conservation group said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," In their first detailed and comprehensive look at the DNA of chickens, scientists have found that 60 percent of the bird's genes have close cousins in humans. They say such analysis should prove valuable in learning more about the human genome."
Sci/Tech," THE REPORT: Doctors are reporting that a new breast cancer drug, Arimidex, and others in its class outperform the tried and true tamoxifen at preventing recurrence in older women."
Sports,Pedro Martinez briefly meets with Red Sox owner John Henry and president Larry Lucchino while passing through the airport.
Sports,time All Star catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. agrees to a one year contract with the Rangers to be a part time player next season.
Business,"Shoppers expecting big, across-the-board price cuts in the run-up to Christmas may be in for an unpleasant surprise."
Business,"British regulators have extended their suspension of Chiron Corp.'s license to manufacture flu vaccine, jeopardizing the company's ability to sell millions of flu shots in the United States next flu season."
Business, Congress's newly passed intelligence  bill contains a provision adopted in response to the Riggs Bank scandal: It requires senior federal bank examiners to wait a year before accepting private-sector jobs with financial institutions they regulated as government employees.
Business,"Proving yet again that he is the hardest-working retiree in music, the rap megastar Jay-Z has agreed to become the president of Universal Music Group's Def Jam Recordings label."
Business,"Martha Stewart will host an hour-long, daily syndicated show with a live audience when she gets out of prison, her company said today."
Business,Russias Federal Tax Service has presented the countrys second largest mobile operator VimpelCom with tax claims for 2001. The total amount of claims including fines and penalties is 4.4 billion rubles (\$157 million).
Sports, Eddie Griffin scored a career high 27 points and Latrell Sprewell returned from suspension to score 24 as Minnesota clobbered the Philadelphia 76ers 119 84 in
Sports,"The schools all-time leader in sacks with 33, the senior defensive end added something even more prestigious to his legacy Wednesday as he was named winner of the Lombardi Award by the Rotary Club of Houston."
Sports,"ATLANTA The Memphis Grizzlies beat Atlanta 97-to-89 tonight for their third win in four games under new coach Mike Fratello. Mike Miller and Stromile Swift added 13 points, and Lorenzen Wright and Earl Watson each had eleven for the Grizzlies."
World,"A HISTORIC deal to end IRA violence forever will be struck, Tony Blair insisted yesterday. The PM remained optimistic after Ulster #39;s politicians failed to come to a landmark agreement."
World,Nato has held unprecedented ministerial talks with Israel and six Arab nations aiming to strengthen ties with friends on the alliances volatile southern and south-eastern flanks.
Sports, Former European champions Real Madrid  and Liverpool scored vastly contrasting victories to reach the  knockout round of the Champions League Wednesday.
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Optimization For Blogs  \\Blogging software is really a simple Content Management System (CMS) that easily adds new pages and integrates them into your site's navigational structure and linkage. Blogs and blog posts are naturally search engine friendly because they are text-rich, link-rich, frequently-updated webpages that use stylesheets ..."
Business,"LONDON, December 8 (newratings.com) - European dairy firms, Arla Foods AmbA (ARU.ISE) and Campina BV, have agreed to merge and form the worlds largest farmer owned dairy cooperative."
Sci/Tech,"com December 8, 2004, 9:37 AM PT. Netsky-P tops the list of the worst virus outbreaks in 2004--a year marked with nearly a 52 percent increase in new viruses, according to a report "
Sports,  Ajax Amsterdam qualified for the UEFA Cup after finishing third in Champions League Group C with a 2 2 draw against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Sports," The Toronto Raptors extended the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons to overtime but to little avail, losing 90 86 and Vince Carter to injury."
Sports," Janel McCarville had her usual double double down low, but it was two big outside shots from the guards that made the difference for No."
World,"New Delhi, Dec. 8 (PTI): Terming the differences between India and Pakistan regarding the proposed Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service a  quot;minor hiccup quot;, CPI(M) leader from Jammu and Kashmir Yusuf Tarigami, said he was hopeful of the bus link starting soon."
Business,"HONG KONG : Shares in China #39;s largest personal computer-maker Lenovo fell in Hong Kong trade, as they resumed trading after the company #39;s purchase of American IBM #39;s PC-making business."
Business,"Palmolive, the consumer products company, said yesterday that it would close about a third of its factories and cut more than 4,400 jobs over the next four years as part "
Business,"On Dec. 7, wine became an issue in the halls of the US Supreme Court. Oral arguments were heard in two cases that challenge bans on interstate, direct-to-consumer wine shipments in Michigan and New York, meaning "
Business,"For the past five years, Margaret and Phillip Moore have been making the three-hour drive up from Atlanta to choose and cut their own Christmas tree from Ds Trees, a farm located on Cane Creek in Cullowhee."
World," South American leaders on Wednesday launched a regional integration pact they said would go beyond rhetoric and usher in European style unity, but only half the future bloc's 12 presidents turned up to sign it."
World," Four U.S. troops serving on an elite special operations task force have been disciplined for abusing prisoners in Iraq, including unauthorized use of Taser electric shock weapons, the Pentagon said on Wednesday."
Sports,Rafael Benitez won a prized reputation in Spain as a lucky manager...and hes certainly brought all that good fortune with him to Liverpool.
Sports,"Fame is nice. Fame gets you money, women and if you just so happen to be an athlete, your name in video games. Thousands of professional and college athletes around the country participate in these video games "
World," A suicide car bomber targeted a  police checkpoint on a road leading to the headquarters of  Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's party in western Baghdad on  Monday, killing at least two people, officials and witnesses  said."
World," BANGKOK, Thailand (Reuters) - The massive Asian tsunami  relief operation faces absolute chaos and ""a wall of  devastation"" in Indonesia as well as the threat of pirates  plundering aid, relief groups struggling to help thousands in  camps said on Monday."
World,"Islamabad, Dec 8 : Pakistan said today #39;s test-firing of its nuclear-capable ballistic missile, having a range of 700 km, will not affect the ongoing dialogue process with India and create a tense atmosphere between the two countries."
World," A British court has ordered the release of files disclosing payments by a leading British arms company to the daughter of former Indonesian president Suharto, the Guardian newspaper reports."
World," Australia's conservative government has offered to supply a remote Aboriginal township with fuel if parents agreed to wash their children, under a controversial plan to end health problems plaguing indigenous communities."
World," Four U.S. troops serving on an elite  special operations task force have been disciplined for abusing  prisoners in Iraq, including unauthorized use of Taser  electric shock weapons, the Pentagon said on Wednesday."
World," About 20 survivors were found on  Thursday in a building that collapsed 10 days earlier during a  fierce storm and landslides that devastated Real town in the  northern Philippines, a radio station quoted rescuers as  saying."
World,The US and the EU welcome reforms approved by Ukraine's parliament which pave the way for a new election
Business,"This week, IBM said it is selling off most of its PC division to Lenovo, China #39;s No. 1 PC maker. The news is likely to rattle IBM customers - but it may end up benefiting them long term."
Business, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali Al Naimi said yesterday that world oil stocks were not building too fast and questioned the need for Opec to act on supply with prices still above the groups formal target.
Business,"It has been a long and tortured courtship. For years, health-care giant Johnson  amp; Johnson (JNJ ) has held on-again, off-again acquisition talks with medical-device maker Guidant (GDT ). Now Wall Street sources say the companies are talking again."
Business, Dutch diary company Campina announced on Wednesday it would merge with Danish Swedish firm Arla Foods to create the world #39;s largest farmer owned diary corporation with an annual turnover of EUR 10 billion.
Business,  DreamWorks Animation SKG said after the bell Wednesday that it has decided to postpone the release of  quot;Shrek 3 quot; to May 2007 from the original target date of November 2006.
Business,  Congress guaranteed the flow of Internet aid to schools and libraries and provided federal funds to upgrade emergency 911 services for calls from mobile phones in a communications bill approved Wednesday and sent to the president for his 
Business,"  In a deal with the government, the mortgage company Fannie Mae has agreed to forfeit  $7.5 million after being accused of accepting money it knew had been lost by a federal agency in a fraud scheme."
World, South Korea has introduced new rules to help domestic firms protect themselves from hostile takeover bids by foreign investors.
Sci/Tech,"The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced that The Walt Disney Company will become a member of the Board of Directors of the BDA, and will begin releasing content non-exclusively in the Blu-ray Disc format when Blu-ray hardware launches in North "
Sci/Tech,"A leading panel of experts handed NASA #39;s leadership a sharp reproof Wednesday, concluding that the space shuttle should be used to service the Hubble Space Telescope and "
Sci/Tech,"Scientists have analyzed the genetic makeup of chickens, and it is providing valuable information about how human genes work. Washington University Genome Sequencing Center led a group of international researchers "
Sci/Tech,"A giant rock spotted on the fringes of the Solar System has frozen water crystals on its surface, an intriguing discovery that suggests it may harbour volcanic activity, a study says."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co. said it is boosting holiday shipments of its new Nintendo DS dual-screen hand-held gaming device to 1.4 million in North America, from the previously announced 1 million, to help alleviate shortages and meet consumer demand for the device."
Sci/Tech,"In an expanding worldwide market of e-learning, an online university in the United States is being sued for allegedly selling bogus degrees, including an MBA degree awarded to a cat."
Sports,"The Red Sox stats, schedule #39; starting rotation still has two significant spots to be addressed, but the bullpen is near completion with the addition of veteran Matt Mantei."
Sports,"Janel McCarville had 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead Minnesota over previously unbeaten Wisconsin-Green Bay. It was the sixth straight victory for Minnesota (7-1), which got 12 points "
World,"The whiff of scandal has been swirling around the UN for months. But now Kofi Annan himself, the man handpicked by the Americans to lead the organisation seven years ago, is on the ropes."
World," Japan approved an extension of its troop  deployment in Iraq Thursday for up to a year, a decision  opposed by most voters, who want to end the nation's riskiest  military mission since World War II."
Sports,Kevin Bookout scores all 12 of his points in the second half to lead Oklahoma to a 66-48 victory over Purdue.
Business,The beleaguered drug giant #39;s lowered forecast isn #39;t as bad as Wall Street expected. But investors still await the long-term prognosis.
Sports,"The Baltimore Orioles strengthened their bench yesterday, signing veteran infielder Chris Gomez to a one-year minor league deal. Gomez, who hit .282 with three home runs last season as a reserve for the Toronto "
World,"Two adults and a three-year-old girl have been pulled out alive after 11 days buried under a collapsed two-storey building in the Philippines #39; storm-hit town of Real, the local military commander said."
Business, Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 1.51  percent to a five week closing low on Thursday as poor  machinery orders data followed sluggish growth figures that  undermined confidence in the economy a day earlier.
Business,"Infineon Technologies will build a fab in Kulim High Tech Park, Malaysia, to produce power supply and logic chips used in cars and industrial power applications, the firm announced on December 8. Infineon "
Business," quot;(A merged company) will invest more in (business software) applications than Oracle and PeopleSoft could do independently and we #39;ll give SAP a good run, quot; Ellison said."
Business,"Stockland bought the Lensworth property development business from Foster #39;s Group Ltd. for A\$825 million (\$624 million), becoming Australia #39;s biggest residential property developer."
World, Ukraine's opposition presidential hopeful Viktor Yushchenko said on Wednesday parliament's vote to root out cheating in elections opened the way for him to win a re run of a rigged poll.
Sports,"Sen. George Allen, R-Va., says Major League Baseball needs to move fast to toughen its steroids-testing policy in order to avoid congressional action."
World,A disappointed but determined prime minister said last night he had not given up hope of reaching a lasting settlement in Northern Ireland.
World, NATO foreign ministers held unprecedented talks with ministers from Israel and six Arab states on Wednesday as part of the alliance's bid to improve its image and ties in the region.
World," Japan's Cabinet on Thursday approved a plan to keep Japanese troops in Iraq for another year, the trade minister said."
Business, Nintendo Co. Ltd. raised its 2004  shipment target for its DS handheld video game device by 40  percent to 2.8 million units on Thursday after many stores in  Japan and the United States sold out in the first week of  sales.
World,Tony Blair tries to persuade the US to cut greenhouse gases amid concerns over climate change.
World,"The funeral of one of the last century's greatest known ballerinas, Dame Alicia Markova, is held in Bath."
Business,"Lenovo Group #39;s takeover of IBM #39;s personal computer business is a giant step in a multibillion-dollar foreign expansion by China, which is buying auto, television and telecommunications companies abroad."
Business,"Fosters, Australias largest beer and wine maker, has been trying to sell Lensworth, aiming to focus on its beverage business."
Business, Shares of energy company Dynegy plunged 10 percent Wednesday after the company slashed its 2004 earnings estimate and warned investors it faces losses that could go as high as  $391 million next year.
Sci/Tech,The following is a verbatim copy of a open letter to the Linux community issued by PalmSource. Read on for more information about the new acquisition and FAQs about how PalmSource will use the new resources and the new Palm OS Cobalt version of Linux.
Sci/Tech,"THE newest piece of hardware in the video game wars, the Nintendo DS hand-held console, arrived in stores last month, out to prove that two is better than one, in more ways than one."
Sports,"When Roma and Real Madrid took to the field Wednesday at the 82,000-seat Olympic Stadium in Rome, they walked into an empty stadium."
World,"No agreement has been reached in the negotiation between Northern Ireland #39;s Democratic Unionist Party, or DUP and its rival Sinn Fein, to resume peace talks."
World,"About 20 Filipinos were found alive in the rubble of a collapsed building on Thursday, 10 days after a fierce storm and landslides devastated several eastern and northern provinces, a radio station reported."
Business, Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 1.51  percent to a five week closing low on Thursday as poor  machinery orders data followed sluggish growth figures that  undermined confidence in the economy a day earlier.
Business," Credit Suisse First Boston is  targeting Asia for growth while cutting elsewhere, as its  regional team springs back from high profile defections to  boost its M A and debt financing business."
Business,"SEATTLE, DEC 9: Hewlett-Packard Co will be under pressure to sell its personal computer business after IBM #39;s decision to sell its PC operations to China #39;s top PC manufacturer, but analysts said the No 2 computer maker would hold on to its \$25 billion PC "
Business,"DreamWorks, Pixar and Disney have each rescheduled high-profile films in ways that could dramatically affect their earnings flow and status in "
Business,"Carmakers, dealers want to block rule to cut carbon dioxide emissions, saying only the feds can decide fuel economy. By Jeff Plungis / Detroit News Washington Bureau."
World, The Irish Republican Army said on Thursday it would never provide photographic proof of disarmament as demanded by its Northern Ireland Protestant opponents.
Sports,"David Coulthard #39;s Formula One prospects have received a boost with news of a test with the Red Bull team at Jerez in Spain. Coulthard, who has no confirmed seat for 2005 after "
Sports,"The day after a caucus convened in Toronto to brainstorm ways to reinvigorate hockey, the brain trust in charge of the league descends on the game #39;s de facto capital with hopes of reviving the hockey season."
World, The Irish Republican Army said on  Thursday it would never provide photographic proof of  disarmament as demanded by its Northern Ireland Protestant  opponents.
Business,The chief executive of WMC Resources has denied the company #39;s share buyback and the sale of part of its business is designed to undermine a takeover offer from Swiss-based Xstrata.
Business," Stockland (SGP.AU) said Thursday it will pay A $825 million, plus working capital of A $21 million, for Lensworth, the property development business of Foster #39;s Group Ltd."
Business,The big drug maker yesterday told Wall Street that the recent withdrawal of its Vioxx painkiller will dampen 2005 earnings even more than previously expected.
Business,"Target #39;s decision to ban The Salvation Army bell ringers from stores has sparked a backlash, according to news reports from around the country."
Business,"As expected, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers has joined a group of automobile dealers in Californias Central Valley to file suit against Californias new regulation of CO 2 emissions."
Business,"  After three dark years, the sun finally peeked through yesterday at the Aerospace Industries Association #39;s annual year end review."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba with NEC and Sanyo, are backing the next-generation DVD #39;s called HD-DVD or High-Definition DVD. According to Toshiba and a disc maker, they have developed a dual-layer ROM disc which stores data in "
Sci/Tech,"THE Open Source Mozilla Project is on a roll and attracting favourable attention and interest right now. Its Firefox 1.0 browser, officially launched last month, has created enough buzz judging from the number of downloads to date."
Sci/Tech,"A large planet-like object out in the realm of Pluto shows signs of either a relatively recent collision or perhaps volcanic activity, astronomers said today."
Sci/Tech,"China, sensitive about issues of national sovereignty, has banned a computer sports game that classifies Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Tibet as countries and has threatened to fine Web sites that supply the game and net cafes that let "
Sci/Tech,"Siemens has claimed a world first for its transmission of data at a rate of 1Gbit/s over a wireless link. To achieve this rate, which is 20 times faster than today #39;s 50Mbit/s wireless LANs, researchers at "
Sports,  Antonio Daniels scowled and every muscle in his body seemed steel cable taut as he walked toward the Sonics #39; bench.
World,"A former US Marine in Iraq, testifying Wednesday at a hearing for an American military deserter seeking asylum in Canada, said several men "
World,Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi says national elections scheduled for Jan. 30 could be staged over two or three weeks so that the military can protect voters in dangerous places.
Business, The dollar rebounded for a second session  against the yen and the euro on Thursday as traders and  investors took profits on bets against the U.S. currency before  the year draws to a close.
Business," Computershare Ltd., the world's  largest share registry, said on Thursday a New York division  subpoenaed by U.S. market regulators investigating stock  surveillance firms had not broken any laws."
Business, Oil prices rose for the second day in  a row on Thursday with an Arctic blast forecast to hit the  United States next week seen ramping up demand for heating  fuels.
Business,"Swiss Life, Switzerland's largest insurer, sells its UK life assurance business for 205m."
Business,Leslie Alexander has led the kind of life people in the investment world dream about.
Business,"The aerospace industry bounced back this year with record sales and the first upswing in employment in five years as a result of  quot;robust quot; defense spending, according to an industry analysis released yesterday."
Business,"Just days after the Washington rumor mill had John Snow leaving his job as Treasury secretary, President Bush yesterday said Snow was staying on."
Business,"Union leaders and advocates for the poor are uniting behind an effort to raise the state's \$6.75-an-hour minimum wage for the first time since 2001 and to tie future increases to the inflation rate, a move that would make Massachusetts only the fourth state in the nation to establish that link."
Business,The possibility of a cut in OPEC production grew stronger yesterday after the oil minister of Saudi Arabia indicated he was aware of majority sentiment in favor of a reduction.
Business,"The withdrawal of painkiller Vioxx means Merck  amp; Co. will miss the already diminished expectations of Wall Street analysts for 2005, the drug maker said yesterday."
Business,"The global personal computer market will grow at a more modest pace in 2005 as the economic recovery slows, according to a report by a market research firm."
Business,"Massachusetts retailers are doing a good job of charging the correct prices for toys, according to a survey released by state regulators that found an accuracy rate of 99.5 percent at eight retailers. The state Division of Standards checked 6,493 toys at 65 stores and found 6,304 of them scanned at the correct price and 189 at an incorrect price. ..."
Business,A federal jury awarded more than \$3 million to eight Massachusetts gas station operators after finding Shell Oil Co. used unfair tactics that were effectively intended to drive them out of business.
Business,"TIAA-CREF, the largest US retirement fund, said the Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an informal inquiry into a relationship between auditor Ernst  amp; Young LLP and two former fund trustees."
Business,"  Despite a fear of heights and her claim to be  quot;the most unathletic person out there, quot; Becky Carriveau of Medford said she was inspired to sign up for a beginner's indoor rock climbing class through the Wild Women Outfitters retail store in Arlington as a challenge for the coming year."
Business,"Vivendi Universal SA, owner of the world #39;s largest music company, said it will sell a 15 percent stake in Veolia Environnement SA to cut debt and focus on its media business."
Business,The aerospace industry bounced back this year with record sales and the first upswing in employment in five years as a result of  quot;robust quot; defense 
Sci/Tech,"It is one of the world #39;s oldest questions: Why did the chicken cross the road? It might seem like a  #39;poultry #39; subject to weigh on the minds of hundreds of scientists, but research published yesterday has brought us a little closer to the answer."
Sci/Tech,"  The longest serving astronaut in history, who flew twice to the moon and commanded the first space shuttle mission, has announced his retirement after 42 years at NASA."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s been a good two weeks for Lucent. Just when it looked like the troubled vendor was set to come in behind the pack in the 3G contract race, the carrier jumped ahead with two gigantic contract wins."
Sci/Tech," Two of China's leading banks have identified fake Web sites in recent days and reported them to the country's public security organs, bank officials said on Thursday."
World,"The European Union and China agreed to boost relations yesterday, but the EU made clear there can be no early lifting of its 15-year-old "
World,"Japan #39;s cabinet decided Thursday to extend the Self-Defense Forces #39; (SDF) humanitarian assistance operation in Iraq by one year until Dec. 14, 2005."
World,The UN General Assembly has given Secretary-General Kofi Annan a symbolic show of support in the face of calls by some US lawmakers for his resignation.
Sports," The security guards were trying to hustle Mia Hamm off the field, but she was having none of it. Making a U turn, Hamm headed directly to a group of young fans seated in the stands who were screaming for her autograph."
Sci/Tech," Shares in China's largest personal computer maker Lenovo fell in Hong Kong trade, as they resumed trading after the company's purchase of American IBM's PC making business."
World," For an administration that likes to make the trains run on time, the Jan. 30 elections scheduled in Iraq are light at the end of a dark and violent tunnel."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  urged his Likud party on Thursday to vote for a governing  alliance with the Labour Party, warning that failure to do so  would force snap elections and derail his Gaza withdrawal plan.  Internal polls predict victory for Sharon in a crucial ballot  by the rightist Likud's Central Committee on whether to allow  him to open talks with center left Labour on joining a unity  coalition to shore up his shattered government."
Sports,"Doc Rivers was on the defensive following practice yesterday at The Arena, though purely in a basketball sense, which had nothing to do with the frustrations of Paul Pierce or the ongoing constructive criticism of Gary Payton."
Sports,Tom Brady in a slump? It's hard to imagine after a 24-3 win over Baltimore and a 42-15 romp over Cleveland the last two weeks.
Sports,"Jon Lieber agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, Al Leiter returned to the Florida Marlins, and Woody Williams went back to the San Diego Padres as major league teams moved quickly to grab starting pitchers yesterday after the first free-agent deadline of the offseason passed."
Sports,Players offered arbitration have until Dec. 19 to either accept or reject. Players who reject arbitration may sign with former club until Jan. 8 (or after May 1).
Sports,Any hope of saving the NHL season hinges on whether the next proposal by the Players Association stirs serious negotiating.
Sports,"Stephon Marbury had 22 points and nine assists to help the New York Knicks end a three-game losing streak with an 86-79 victory over New Orleans last night, dropping the Hornets to 0-9 at home."
Sports,"She couldn't accept the \$6,000 first-place prize, but no big deal. Paula Creamer had known that going into the tournament. But the free ticket from American Airlines? That was OK -- and quite amusing to the 18-year-old."
World,Israeli PM Ariel Sharon's Likud party is to  vote on whether to invite the opposition Labour Party into the coalition.
World,"Men who use laptop computers may inadvertently be risking their fertility, experts believe."
World,"BEERSHEBA, Israel -- Beersheba is a city of humble origins. Once known as a biblical oasis, it became in its later incarnation a desert backwater."
World,  The bitter political crisis that has gripped Ukraine for more than two weeks eased dramatically yesterday as parliament overwhelmingly approved a compromise package of laws strengthening safeguards against electoral fraud while weakening presidential powers.
World,"  President Vladimir Putin's plan to end the election of governors by popular vote passed its final hurdle yesterday, when the Russian parliament's upper chamber approved the bill. The law    part of a package that has been assailed by opposition parties and human rights monitors as an attempt by the Kremlin to strengthen its authority at the expense ..."
World,"JIDDA, Saudi Arabia -- The five men who attacked the US consulate are being vilified by some Saudis as criminals, not lauded as heroes, even though they targeted the offices of a country that remains unpopular among many Arabs."
World,"BRASILIA -- Burning of the Amazon and other forests accounts for three quarters of Brazil's greenhouse gas emissions and has made the country one of the leading polluters in the world, a long-delayed government report said yesterday."
World,"  North Korean leader Kim Jong Il recently purged his brother in law from the government, removing a powerful party official who was thought to be a possible rival to Kim and his sons, South Korean intelligence officials have reported."
World,"  At least four members of a special operations task force in Iraq have been disciplined in connection with an investigation of the abuse of prisoners, a Pentagon spokesman said yesterday. In at least one case the violation involved a Taser stun gun."
World,"  A soldier who challenged an Army policy requiring him to serve past the date of his enlistment contract must return for duty in Iraq while his lawsuit is under review, a federal judge ruled yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Ukraine needs your support. On Sunday December 26, 2004, a re-vote of the run-off for the Presidential Election in Ukraine is planned.  nbsp;Anyone who is over the age of 18 and a citizen of another country (i.e. other than Ukraine) can become an international observer.  nbsp;(Ukrainian citizens can be local observers)  nbsp;The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), in cooperation with the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), has organized international election observers for the first two rounds and are now seeking observers for round three.  nbsp;You do not need to be Canadian to register through the UCC, you may be a citizen of any country except Ukraine.  nbsp;You can make a contribution to democracy in Ukraine and spend the most interesting Christmas ever by coming to Ukraine to observe the elections."
Sci/Tech," LOS ANGELES/TOKYO (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. said on  Wednesday it would support the Blu-ray standard for  next-generation DVDs backed by Sony Corp., but kept open its  options for a rival format championed by Toshiba Corp."
Sci/Tech,"IBM will sell its once vaunted personal computer business to Lenovo Group Ltd., the leading computer maker in China.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><br><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Several notable ventures have launched or raised money this year to create local news sites online in which readers contribute all or most of the news.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The space shuttle should be used to service the Hubble Space Telescope and can do the job  without posing unacceptable risks to the astronauts, NASA's leadership was told Wednesday.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
World," At least four survivors were pulled Thursday from a building that collapsed in mudslides 10 days ago, while the death toll from devastating storms in the Philippines' northeast rose to at least 842, with more than 750 people missing."
Business, Kraft Foods Inc. said on Thursday it  has agreed to sell its UK desserts unit to Premier Foods Plc  for  $135 million in a bid to focus on larger scale businesses.
World,An independent Armenia has proved too constricting and its promise too distant for the next generation's ambitions.
Business,"Nine automakers, led by Toyota and General Motors, have sued to block California #39;s new greenhouse gas regulation, which would require a 30 percent cut in emissions from cars and trucks sold in the state by 2016."
Business," Business software maker Oracle Corp. will do everything it can to support PeopleSoft Inc. customers, who are vital to the success of Oracle #39;s proposed  $9.2 billion takeover of PeopleSoft, Oracle "
Business,Target Corp. is being treated as the Grinch who stole Christmas because it bent its rules to play Santa Claus for Salvation Army bell-ringers for years -- to the tune of about \$9 million a year.
Sci/Tech,"Three major movie studios have signed on for Sony #39;s high-definition technology for the discs. But a competitor has drawn big support, too."
Sports," As Reggie Bush neared the goal line on the first of his two jaw dropping long distance touchdowns runs, the University of Southern California game breaker went airborne."
World,"Japans Cabinet today approved a plan to keep Japanese troops in Iraq for another year. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, a vocal supporter of the US-led invasion of Iraq, had argued the dispatch was needed "
World,"Jerusalem Fatah leader Ahmed Ghanem, a close associate of Marwan Barghouti, was appointed with Barghouti #39;s approval to head the jailed Fatah leader #39;s election campaign for PA chairman."
Sci/Tech,A panel said that NASA should send astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope rather than rely on a robotic device.
Sci/Tech,"A discovery now has some astronomers entertaining visions of icy volcanoes roiling on some of the tiny worlds circling beyond Neptune, at least at one time."
Sci/Tech,"Tickets to your favorite bowl game are readily available, for a price."
Sci/Tech,Colorado astronomers hailed a National Academy of Sciences report Wednesday that urges NASA to send shuttle astronauts - not a robot - to save the aging Hubble Space Telescope.
World,"Middle East News, MANILA, About 20 Filipinos have been found alive in the rubble of a collapsed building, 10 days after a fierce storm and landslides devastated several eastern and northern provinces, a radio station has reported."
World,In an election dominated by a jailed intifada leader and a moderate veteran negotiator who both come from the ruling 
Business,Japanese computer games firm Nintendo raises its sales target for the DS handheld  games console after strong early sales.
Business,"San Francisco  ITWeb, 9 December 2004 - Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has reaffirmed his company #39;s commitment to datahubs and hinted of a merged product line after the PeopleSoft buyout."
Business,"Hyatt Corp. has agreed to buy the AmeriSuites hotel chain from affiliates of private equity firm The Blackstone Group, Hyatt said on Thursday."
Business,"Infineon Technologies AG today said it would build a new front-end production plant in Kulim High Tech Park, Malaysia, at a cost of \$1 billion."
Business,PREMIER FOODS today emerged victorious in the bidding for another slice of British gastronomic history. The owner of Ambrosia creamed rice has.
Business,"Rise in oil prices ahead of OPEC meeting, sales forecasts by 2 chipmakers send futures lower. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Stocks will struggle early Thursday due to another rise in oil prices ahead of Friday #39;s "
Business,"General Motors Corp., the world #39;s biggest carmaker, will save 500 million euros (\$664 million) annually after cutting 11,500 jobs and reorganizing its European division."
Business,"The Chicago-based media giant plans to turn Hoy, its Spanish-language daily, into a free newspaper in two of the three cities where it is sold, executives said Wednesday."
Business,"The Amazon.co.uk is launching a DVD rental service, the online retailer #39;s first foray into a market that was pioneered by US-based Netflix."
Business,"The withdrawal of painkiller Vioxx means Merck  amp; Co. will miss the already diminished expectations of Wall Street analysts for 2005, the huge drug maker said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Sony has won Disney #39;s support for its Blu-ray Disc (BD) hi-definition video optical format. Disney #39;s home video operation, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, said it will ship  quot;popular new releases and classic "
Sci/Tech,"PalmSource, the makers of the PalmOS are looking to acquire Chinas MobileSoft. MobileSoft will provide PalmSource with a solid footing in the lucrative Chinese and Asian markets, as well as providing valuable "
Sci/Tech,"The firm has rated the flaw as moderately critical. It demonstrated the flaw on its site, with options for both users who use pop-up blockers and those who don #39;t."
Sci/Tech,"Following on from the hugely successful launch of the Nintendo DS across America and Japan, Satoru Iwata President Nintendo Co. has today shrugged off the challenge of the impending release of the Sony PSP."
Sci/Tech,"SHANGHAI, China Dec 9, 2004 - China has banned a new computer game for referring to Taiwan and other regions claimed by China as separate countries."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s most experienced astronaut, John Young, was honored by NASA Tuesday night at the National Air  amp; Space Museum for his 42 years of service as he prepares to retire."
Sci/Tech,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States of America -- Months after it surprised the industry by "
Sci/Tech,Burning of the Amazon and other forests accounts for three quarters of Brazil #39;s greenhouse gas emissions and has made the country one of the world #39;s leading polluters 
Sci/Tech,"A LONE whale with a mysterious voice that matches no other species has been discovered roaming the Pacific, it was revealed yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Corp has signed a seven-year deal to manage the voice and data services of London, UK-based financial institution Lloyds TSB. The contract is estimated to be worth \$972.5 million."
Sports,Five memebrs of the National Basketball Association #39;s Indiana Pacers and seven supporters have been charged over the melee that broke out at the end of a nationally televised game against 
Sports,New Southampton manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed coach Kevin Bond will join him at St Mary #39;s. Bond will make the switch from Portsmouth on Thursday and Redknapp #39;s former Pompey assistant Jim Smith could also be joining him.
Sports, David Beckham said Real Mardrid had done what they needed to after defeating Roma 3 0 here on Wednesday to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Sports, The public mud slinging and name calling over the National Hockey League lockout fell to a hush Wednesday ahead of the first meeting between the league and its union since the deadlock began three months ago.
Sports,The Ministry of External affairs has cleared Chittagong as venue for the second Test between India and Bangladesh after the assesment by the Indian security delegation.
Sports,"For the first time, Tiger Woods will not be the reigning PGA Tour Player of the Year when the Target World Challenge begins on Thursday at Sherwood Country Club in California."
Sports,Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no regrets about fielding a second-string side against Fenerbahce. Sanli Tuncay #39;s second-half hat-trick consigned the Red Devils to a 3-0 defeat in Istanbul 
Sports,"On the night that some of the greatest names in women #39;s soccer retired -amm, Foudy, Fawcett  -re was a new one on the US team when it took the field for the second half against Mexico at The Home Depot Center."
Sports,Silverstone racing track owners are confident they will reach an agreement with Formula One rights holder Bernie Ecclestone for a British Grand Prix next July.
Sports,Taylors one-month loan at the Walkers Stadium is set to end shortly and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to bring him back to Highbury to battle for the goalkeeping jersey with Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia.
Sports,"So here #39;s this guy, Tim Duncan, who #39;s got credentials galore - including six All-Star game appearances, five All-NBA citations, three MVPs, two gold rings, and probably even a partridge in a pear tree."
Sports,Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after he allegedly jumped on to the bonnet of a car.
Sports," Ray Allen scored 29 points, including a pair of 3 pointers late in the game, as the Seattle SuperSonics ended San Antonio's 21 game home winning streak with a 102 96 victory over the Spurs on Wednesday night."
Sports, The Houston Texans were plenty embarrassed when Peyton Manning threw five touchdown passes against them in a 35 point rout.
World,US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has paid a visit to the Indian capital New Delhi for discussions on how to improve military relations between the two nations.
World,Rescuers in the Philippines today pulled at least four survivors from a building that collapsed in mudslides ten days ago. The four survived by drinking  quot;any kind of liquid that 
World,"The European Union Wednesday held out the prospect of lifting a 15-year-old arms embargo on China, possibly by next year. Washington firmly opposes "
World,"A left-leaning Minneapolis think tank says Senator Norm Coleman was, quote,  quot;reckless, quot; unquote, by calling for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to resign."
World,"Cars circle the roundabout in the center of Ramallah in no particular order, and groups of young Palestinian men hang out on a steel structure in the middle."
World,"With the European experience in their minds, South American leaders meet this week in Cuzco, the millenarian capital city of the Inca #39;s Empire in Peru, in an attempt to set the basis of the political unification of the continent and speed up the "
World,"TOKYO : Japan is enraged at North Korea for allegedly lying about the deaths of two of its citziens the Stalinist state kidnapped, with commentators warning the deception has set back the chances of reconcilation with the outside world."
Business,"Alarm in Russian markets yesterday at the authorities #39; \$158m tax demand from Vimpelcom, the mobile operator, underlines nervousness after the assault on Yukos."
Business,  Hyatt Corp. said it will buy the 143 unit AmeriSuites hotel chain from The Blackstone Group for an undisclosed sum and will consolidate all of the Pritzker family #39;s hospitality holdings into one company called Global Hyatt.
Business,"Infineon Technologies AG, Europe #39;s second-largest maker of semiconductors, plans to invest about \$1 billion in a new factory in Malaysia to expand its automotive chip business and be closer to customers in the region."
Business," Trying to derail Xstrata Plc. #39;s (XTA.LN) hostile takeover bid, WMC Resources Ltd. (WMR.AU) Thursday said it will return up to A $1 billion to shareholders "
Business,Dreamworks Pictures has announced they will delay the release of Shrek 3 from November 2006 to May 2007.  quot;We believe there are more than a half a dozen strong release windows available annually 
Business," Dubai Ports International (DPI), a leading world port operator, announced it had acquired the international terminal business conducted by CSX World Terminals (CSXWT) for 1.15 billion dollars."
Business,Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and the Northridge earthquake in 1994 were two watershed natural disasters that prompted significant changes in homeowners #39; insurance.
Sci/Tech,"In a step forward for biology and agriculture, scientists yesterday unveiled the first, detailed analysis of the genetic blueprint of the chicken - revealing few surprises, but suggesting "
Sci/Tech,On Mozilla web site you can find the newest version of the e-mail client Thunderbird 1.0. Mozilla expects this software to be more competitive than Microsofts Outlook Express.
Sci/Tech,"Scott McNealy is looking forward to making an early sales call on Lenovo #39;s new CEO as soon as the company #39;s \$1.25 billion deal to buy IBM #39;s PC business closes, the Sun Microsystems CEO said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Chennai, Dec.9: An alert for a data-stealing Trojan horse programme that installs itself on computers by offering to fight spam has been sounded on the Internet, the New Scientist news service reported today."
Sports,"THOUSAND OAKS -- Anonymity is only a problem if you want it to be, and it is obvious Vijay Singh doesn #39;t want it to be. Let others chase fame."
Sports,"PARIS/MOSCOW, December 8 (RIA Novosti #39;s sports analyst Mikhail Smirnov) - Footballers of the Moscow Central Army Sports Club (CSKA) had their last and best game of the season in Paris, confidently outplaying local PSG (Paris Saint-Germain)."
Sports,"  As the World Cup rolls on to Europe after its brief moment of glory in North America, one can't help but remember when New England hosted such events, last put on by Tommy Corcoran at Waterville Valley."
Sports,"On Monday morning, when Chris Bourque glanced at his cellphone to see his coach was calling, he had a good idea of what Jack Parker was going to tell him. That day, USA Hockey was informing 10 players that they had been selected to represent their country at the 10-team World Junior Championship later this month in Grand Forks, N.D."
Sports,"A turbulent situation at Notre Dame became even more stormy yesterday when outgoing president Rev. Edward Malloy, speaking at a panel discussion in New York, criticized the school's decision to fire football coach Tyrone Willingham last week."
Business,"LONDON, December 9 (newratings.com) - Infineon Technologies (IFX.ETR) announced yesterday its plans to invest about \$1 billion in Malaysia to build a factory to manufacture chips used in cars and industrial power applications."
Business,"A rise in crude oil prices for a second day, a stalled recovery in the dollar and a crop of warnings in the chip sector were set to push Wall Street lower at Thursday #39;s opening."
Business,DreamWorks Animation Studios said Wednesday it would postpone the release of  quot;Shrek 3 quot; to May 2007 from November 2006. The announcement came a day after 
Business,"Dubai Ports International is buying the foreign port operations of US railroad company CSX Corp. for \$1.15 billion in cash, the companies announced Thursday."
Business,"Vivendi Universal SA, owner of the world #39;s largest music company, plans to sell a 15 percent stake in Veolia Environnement SA to cut debt and focus on media and mobile-phone businesses."
Business,"The withdrawal of painkiller Vioxx means Merck  amp; Co. will miss the already diminished expectations of Wall Street analysts for 2005, the drug maker said yesterday."
Sports,"Basketball games are most often decided by a crucial run, but last night was simply a runaway as the Boston College women's team routed Fordham, 82-40, before a crowd of 630 at Conte Forum."
Sports,The courtship of Boston College football coach Tom O'Brien moved east yesterday when University of Washington athletic director Todd Turner and president Mark Emmert flew east and met with O'Brien.
Sci/Tech,The ground-breaking legal settlement and technology sharing deal between Microsoft Corp and Sun Microsystems Inc will not diminish competition between the two adversaries.
Sports,Never in the history of college football #39;s top award has a freshman walked away with what is arguably sports #39; most recognizable trophy.
Sports,"The White Sox can scratch  quot;veteran reliever #39; #39; from their wish list after signing right-hander Dustin Hermanson on Wednesday to a two-year, \$5.5 million contract with a team option for a third season."
Business," A rise in crude oil prices for a second day, a stalled recovery in the dollar and a crop of warnings in the chip sector were set to push Wall Street lower at Thursday's opening."
World, The United States said it expected European countries to come up with offers of help in Iraq and Afghanistan at a NATO meeting on Thursday to discuss the alliance's role in the insurgency hit countries.
World, A law that gives the government control over the content of radio and television programs in Venezuela took effect Thursday.
World," Philippine rescuers were frantically digging for more survivors after four people, including a toddler, were pulled alive from a building crushed by a landslide 11 days ago."
World," Sitting at a folding table under fluorescent lights, Republican Lloyd Haskins Sr. held up ballots for Democrat Carl Brownstein to see, and they both marked their running totals on white scrap paper."
Business," A rise in crude oil prices for a second  day, a stalled recovery in the dollar and a crop of warnings in  the chip sector were set to push Wall Street lower at  Thursday's opening."
Business," The dollar strengthened against major  currencies for a second session on Thursday, as investors  continued to take profits on bets against the long suffering  U.S. currency."
Business, OPEC oil producers on Thursday weighed up  whether heavy recent price falls were severe enough to warrant  cutting back excess supply at Friday's ministerial meeting.
Business," General Motors' <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> German unit  Adam Opel AG will cut around 9,500 jobs at its loss making  operations, a source who attended a briefing by the carmaker's  management on Thursday said."
Business," Toll Brothers Inc. reported on  Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by  growing demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its  forecast for 2005."
Business,"The battle over next generation DVDs hot ups, with Disney opting for a technology developed by Sony."
Business,The French government sells 17.7 of its stake in Air France-KLM amid reports it may cut its holding in the airline to as little as 18.
Business,Events are held around the world to mark the first ever United Nations anti-corruption day.
World," Over 1,000 Congolese civilians a day  are dying, nearly all from disease and malnutrition, due to a  festering conflict that has killed 3.8 million people, an aid  agency said on Thursday."
World,Six people are missing after a US Coast Guard helicopter crashes off Alaska during a ship rescue.
World,Ukrainian government workers resume duties as protesters lift blockades ahead of the presidential vote re-run.
World,Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the  rampant drugs trade poses a bigger threat than the Soviet invasion.
World,"The General Medical Council is doing too little to protect patients, the latest report from the Shipman Inquiry has said."
World,"Ten  percent of soldiers injured in Iraq have died from their war wounds, the lowest casualty fatality rate ever, thanks in large part to technological advances and the deployment of surgical SWAT teams at the front lines, an analysis to be published today has found."
World," The FBI searched offices of a prominent public relations firm Tuesday, looking for information about its client Saudi Arabia, law enforcement sources said."
World,"President Bush  approved Wednesday \$20 million in direct aid to the Palestinian Authority, as part of a broader White House strategy to pursue peace in the Middle East following Yasser Arafat's death."
World,"Interpreters have long been the cogs in the wheel of international diplomacy. They make headlines only when they mess up, as when President Jimmy Carter's interpreter spoke of the Polish people's ""lusts for the future"" instead of their  ""desires"" for the future.  And even then, convention demands that interpreters  remain in the background, refraining from public comment."
Business,"The third movie adventure of animated hero Shrek has been postponed, and will now reach cinema screens in May 2007. The Hollywood Reporter says that  #39;Shrek 3 #39; had been pencilled in by studio DreamWorks for a November 2006 release."
Sports,"PONTIAC, Mich. - Five members of the Indiana Pacers and seven Detroit Pistons fans were criminally charged yesterday because of their roles in the Pistons-Pacers brawl last month - a fight that captured national attention."
Sci/Tech,The two crewmen aboard the International Space Station lost a few pounds in the five weeks they were forced to ration their dwindling supply of food.
Business,"LONDON, December 9 (newratings.com) - General Motors Corp (XGM.NYS) plans to cut 9,500 jobs at its German unit, Adam Opel AG, as part of its efforts to reduce its significant losses in Europe."
Sports,  Any hope of saving the NHL season hinges on whether the next proposal by the players #39; association stirs serious negotiating.
Sci/Tech,A rare break in rough Bering Sea weather is allowing officials to gain a better sense of damage from a large spill in the Aleutian Islands.
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower  market open on Thursday, weighed down by rising oil prices and  a crop of warnings in the chip sector."
World,"Last night in New York, the UN secretary-general was given a standing ovation - a robust response to a series of attacks in past weeks."
Business,"  Crude oil futures continued to rise Thursday, extending overnight gains a day ahead of a key meeting of the OPEC cartel."
Business,"Vivendi Universal on Thursday sold a 15 per cent stake in its former water subsidiary Veolia Environnement, raising about 1.5bn for the French group to pay back debt and tighten its focus on media and telecommunications."
Business,"Sonya Harper, 35, knew she didn #39;t buy a car when she was 15 years old. So why was a debt collector threatening to sue her unless she paid \$800 on a car she never had?"
Business,Convicted insurance mogul Michael Segal is scheduled to get a full hearing Tuesday on whether he should be let out of a federal lockup as he awaits sentencing.
Business,The dollar steadied versus the euro and yen on Thursday following sharp gains across the board in the previous session driven by profit-taking on bets against the long suffering US currency.
Sci/Tech,Medical Research Council (MRC) scientists have ended lengthy scientific speculation by confirming that chickens have an acute sense of smell.
Sci/Tech,"An unscheduled software upgrade what was caused some 40,000 computers at the UK government #39;s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to crash, the IT supplier EDS has announced."
Sports, Eddie Griffin's National Basketball Association homecoming was more than the Philadelphia 76ers could handle.
World, The United States said it expected  European countries to come up with offers of help in Iraq and  Afghanistan at a NATO meeting on Thursday to discuss the  alliance's role in the insurgency hit countries.
Business," XILINX INC. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XLNX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XLNX.O</A>:"
Business,"The Bank of England today held the base interest rate at 4.75 for the fourth consecutive month, with the decision coming amid evidence of a slowdown in house price growth and weak economic data."
Sci/Tech,"Despite Oracles strategic push for Linux- and Intel-based deployments, Sun is still the company #39;s leading platform, according to Sun chairman and chief executive Scott McNealy."
Sports,Rafael Benitez says Liverpool #39;s remarkable 3-1 defeat of Olympiakos in the Champions League has proved to captain Steven Gerrard he does not need to leave to win trophies.
Sports,WORLD No.3 Ernie Els may feel like a hunted man this week when he takes on a largely unknown field in the Dunhill Championship at the Leopard Creek Country Club in South Africa.
World,"WAR, poverty and HIV/Aids are causing more than half of the worlds children to suffer, effectively denying them a childhood, according to a report today."
World,"The United States is keen on strengthening its growing defense ties with India, which currently encompass a wide range of military-to-military exchanges and joint exercises "
World,"Rising prospects for Palestinian-Israeli peace are marginalizing the Hamas movement, responsible for numerous suicide bombings and other attacks on Israelis, according to a Palestinian poll."
Business, OPEC oil producers said on Thursday that  Friday's ministerial meeting would focus on cutting back  oversupply to support falling prices and that producers would  have to reduce output quotas early next year.
Business," Shares of Ciena Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CIEN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CIEN.O</A> rose 13  percent before the bell on Thursday after the  telecommunications equipment maker posted a wider quarterly net  loss but forecast further revenue growth in the current  quarter."
Business," British interest rates stayed at 4.75  percent for the fourth month running on Thursday, but  economists are split over whether the Bank of England will  raise borrowing costs again next year."
Business,"It was the fourth month in a row that the bank #39;s Monetary Policy Committee decided against changing the rate. The decision was widely expected following indications that Britain #39;s economy has slowed, and that "
Sci/Tech,"In news that has shocked the already rocky state of today #39;s DVD industry, the Walt Disney Company yesterday announced that it intends to back Sony #39;s high-def Blu-Ray format in the upcoming war between two competing technologies."
Sci/Tech,"in fact, the first farm animal - to be genetically sequenced, researchers said Wednesday. That #39;s important for humans because understanding chicken DNA can "
Sci/Tech," A virus that spies on keystrokes and downloads passwords and bank account details is circulating among e mails. It masquerades as a screensaver designed by internet portal Lycos to attack spammers, a watchdog warned on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will hold a second Longhorn-themed Professional Developers Conference in September 2005, almost two years after it first detailed the successor to Windows XP."
Sports,STEWARTRY-born David Coulthard is favourite to book a seat in the Red Bull Racing team. The 33-year-old who was axed by McLaren-Mercedes at the end of the season has been on the lookout for a team for the 2005 season.
Sports,Pakistan were bowled out for 262 against Western Australia on Thursday in a worrying sign for the tourists ahead of next week #39;s first test against Australia.
World,December 9. KAZINFORM quotes CNN - South American countries are creating the third bloc in the world. Representatives from 12 South American countries have signed an agreement to create a political and economic bloc modelled on the European Union.
Business, Shares of Ciena Corp.  rose 13 percent before the bell on Thursday after the telecommunications equipment maker posted a wider quarterly net loss but forecast further revenue growth in the current quarter.
Business," British interest rates stayed at 4.75 percent for the fourth month running on Thursday, but economists are split over whether the Bank of England will raise borrowing costs again next year."
World," Judges in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi withdrew on Thursday to decide their verdict, which could hobble the Italian leader's political future."
World," NATO foreign ministers pledged Thursday to speed the expansion of alliance peacekeeping in Afghanistan and boost military training for Iraq, but failed to come up immediately with the troops for both operations."
World," Two policemen were killed and three injured in a Muslim rebel attack on their camp in Indian Kashmir, police said."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower  market open on Thursday, weighed down by rising oil prices and  sales warnings in the chip sector, with Wall Street awaiting  weekly jobless claims data."
Business," Sabre Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSG.N</A>, owner of  the Travelocity Web site, on Thursday said it agreed to buy  privately held SynXis Corp., a provider of reservation  management services to hotels, for  $40 million."
Business," Eli Lilly and Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LLY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LLY.N</A> on Thursday  said it expects earnings in 2005 to rise to between  $3.05 and   $3.15 per share before special items as growing sales of newer  medicines more than offset disappointing sales of its  top selling schizophrenia drug."
World," Judges in the corruption trial of Prime  Minister Silvio Berlusconi withdrew on Thursday to decide their  verdict, which could hobble the Italian leader's political  future."
Business,"Air China, the biggest and last of China's three large airlines to list on the stock market, prices its float near the top of its  target range."
World,"The government discriminated against Roma people seeking entry into the UK, the Law Lords rule."
Business,France was selling almost half its stake in Air France KLM on Thursday as part of a wider deal which could see its remaining stake cut to below 20 and give staff shares in return for pay cuts.
Business,"Kraft Foods Inc. said Thursday it agreed to sell its UK desserts business to Premier Foods PLC for \$135 million. Kraft said the transaction, which is subject to required approvals, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2005."
Sci/Tech,"During his keynote at Oracle OpenWorld, Sun CEO Scott McNealy talked up the company #39;s pay-as-you-go strategy, which is one of the bigger "
World,"China urged the European Union yesterday to end  quot;political discrimination quot; and resume its arms trade, but failed to secure a clear commitment on the timing of such a move."
Business," Costco Wholesale Corp. , the largest U.S. warehouse club, posted a 21 percent increase in quarterly profit on Thursday."
Business,"Hyatt Corp., the Chicago-based hotelier owned by the infighting Pritzker family, agreed to buy the AmeriSuites chain of 143 hotels to tap rising demand from corporate travelers for upscale self-service rooms."
Business," US automotive giant General Motors aims to slash 9,500 jobs at its German subsidiary Opel, but payroll cuts will come without compulsory redundancies, Opel #39;s top workers representative said on Thursday."
Business,"Amazon UK has entered the DVD rental business in a bid to cash-in on this growing sector of the entertainment industry. For 7.99 a month, subscribers can have two movies at home at one time, with a total of four DVD rentals a month."
Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn't appear concerned about missing Sunday's game against the Jets despite sitting out Wednesday's practice with a sore quadriceps.
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co., the world #39;s biggest maker of hand-held game machines, raised its shipment forecast for its new handheld console by 40 percent for this year on demand from the US and female gamers in Japan."
Sci/Tech,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. PARIS, France -- A virus that spies on keystrokes and downloads passwords and bank account details is circulating "
World, Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has asked his team to concentrate on the game rather than look for personal records during a two Test series against Bangladesh.
Sports,PHIL Neville insists Manchester United don #39;t fear anyone in the Champions League last 16 and declared:  quot;Bring on the Italians.
Sports,Kim Clijsters is still hopeful of making next month #39;s Australian Open despite reports she would not be fit. Tournament chief Paul McNamee said on Wednesday that last 
Sports,"Last time we checked the Pitpass statistics, David Coulthard had driven in 175 Grands Prix, covering almost eleven seasons. In that time the Scot has accumulated 475 points, an average of 2.714 point a race, 13 wins, 12 pole positions and 18 fastest laps."
Sports,Calgary Sun. Dan Marino wouldn #39;t swap his collection of NFL records and Hall-of-Fame nomination for the world. Not even for that elusive Super Bowl victory.
World," Japan on Thursday extended the Self Defense Forces mission in Iraq for a year through Dec 14, 2005. The cabinet endorsed the extension of the deployment of up to 600 ground troops in Iraq after the "
World,"(CBS/AP) Iraq #39;s Interior Ministry on Wednesday threw its weight behind a reported suggestion by Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to hold next month #39;s national elections over several days, rather than just one."
World,"Philippine rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble of a collapsed building and dug furiously for others on Thursday, 10 days after a fierce storm devastated several eastern and northern provinces."
World,"Ten per cent of people say they or a member of their household paid a bribe in the past year, a survey suggests."
Business,"Air China, the biggest airline in China, raised \$1.07bn (558m), after pricing its flotation near the top of its range, sources said."
Business,  The Pritzker family #39;s Hyatt Corp. said Thursday it plans to buy the AmeriSuites hotel chain from Blackstone Group in a deal reportedly worth more than  $600 million.
Sci/Tech,"A tsunami warning system should be in place in South Asia and Southeast Asia within a year, the U.N. said."
Sci/Tech,Three aftershocks ultimately led to officials in India issuing what amounted to a false alarm.
Business, Amazon.co.uk is taking on the crowded UK DVD online rental market with a new offering that will undercut current prices by as much as 30.
Business,The UK #39;s global trade deficit in goods widened to a nine-month high in October as imports rose to a record and exports to countries outside of the European Union declined.
Sci/Tech,"Officials in charge of the existing international tsunami warning system, have taken an initial step to broaden the network to the Indian Ocean and other possible trouble spots."
Sci/Tech,"Astronauts, not robots, should fix the Hubble Space Telescope, says a new report by the US National Research Council (NRC). That conclusion is directly at odds with NASA, which is opposed to a human mission "
Sci/Tech,Nintendo Co. Ltd. raised its 2004 shipment target for its DS handheld video game device by 40 percent to 2.8 million units on Thursday after many stores in Japan and 
Sports,Description: Criminal charges are filed against five Indiana Pacers players and seven Detroit Pistons fans for their roles in a violent melee at an NBA game last month.
Sports,"With the stirring exception of Liverpool versus Olympiakos, where both sides fought to exhaustion to try to qualify for the second round, the last set of matches in the group stage was another night of shameful collusion in the Champions League - another "
Sports,"At the end of yesterdays match against Real Madrid, a sad Luigi Delneri reflected on what has been a terrible Champions League campaign for the Giallorossi."
Sports,National Hockey League owners will meet with representatives from the players union on Thursday in what is seen as a final bid to end a lockout and save the NHL season.
Sports,"The Western Warriors are in a good position after day 1 against Pakistan at the WACA. The Warriors are 1/20 at stumps, 242 runs behind Pakistans first innings total."
Sci/Tech,"A final laboratory test has confirmed that an Alberta dairy cow had mad cow disease, the second case Canada has found in its herd."
World,"Rome- The world is losing the battle against hunger, with the number of malnourished people in developing nations growing to more than 800 million and rising, according to a UN report Wednesday."
World,India and Pakistan have been unable to agree on starting a bus service between the capitals of divided Kashmir in two days of talks which have ended 
Business," The number of Americans filing initial claims for jobless pay grew unexpectedly last week to 357,000, Labor Department data showed on Thursday, but an official said an increase in the week after a public holiday was typical."
Business," New claims for jobless benefits moved higher last week, a possible sign that employers haven't completely let go of their caution and are looking to cut costs."
Business," Costco Wholesale Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COST.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COST.O</A>, the  largest U.S. warehouse club, posted a 21 percent increase in  quarterly profit on Thursday."
Business," Shares of Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.N</A>  rose 3.7 percent before the bell on Thursday after the telecoms  equipment maker put a specific date, Jan. 10, on when it will  start filing its much delayed restatement of financial results."
Business,"New claims for jobless benefits moved higher last week, a possible sign that employers haven't completely let go of their caution and are looking to cut costs."
Business," Hyatt Corp. on Thursday said it agreed  to buy AmeriSuites, an upscale limited service hotel chain that  it said would complement its full service portfolio."
Business," McDonald's Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MCD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MCD.N</A> on Thursday  said sales at its namesake restaurants open at least 13 months  rose 4.2 percent in November as U.S. results were boosted by an  ""Incredibles"" Happy Meal tie in."
Business,"HONG KONG Air China, the nation #39;s biggest international carrier, has raised 8.36 billion Hong Kong dollars, or \$1.08 billion, in an initial public offering after pricing its shares at the high end of a target range, bankers involved in the sale said "
Business,The tobacco firm John Player  amp; Sons has announced plans to lay off 90 workers at its cigarette factory in Dublin. The company said it was planning a phased closure of the factory between now and February as part of a review of its global operations.
Business,"Charles Burnett was ringing a bell in front of the Wal-Mart in Fairmount. It was Burnetts first day, but the Salvation Army has stationed volunteers by red kettles for more than a hundred years."
Business,"At its user conference yesterday, Oracle continued to send out mixed messages about how it will support PeopleSoft products if it succeeds in its \$9.2bn (4.8bn) takeover bid for its rival."
Business,"The UK trade deficit widened to 5.3bn in October after imports hit their highest level since records began, official data showed today."
Sci/Tech, China has banned a new computer game for referring to Taiwan and other regions claimed by China as separate countries.
World," General Motors Corp.'s European unit Thursday announced a deal that will allow the struggling automaker to cut up to 12,000 jobs  #151; most of them in Germany, where it will offer generous incentives for employees to leave."
Sci/Tech," Internet users praying for salvation from junk mail face a new torment    ""Spiritual Spam."""
Sci/Tech," This week, IBM said it is selling off most of its PC division to Lenovo, China's No. 1 PC maker. The news is likely to rattle IBM customers   but it may end up benefiting them long term. USA TODAY reporter Michelle Kessler answers some questions many IBM customers are asking:"
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone subscribers around the globe totaled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year, about one quarter of the world's population, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The president of Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. shrugged off the threat from rival Sony #39;s entry into the handheld video game business Thursday, saying his company is targeting a different market of novice players."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has set a date for a second Longhorn-themed Professional Developers Conference (PDC). The event will be held in September 2005, almost two years after the company first detailed the Windows XP successor at the 2003 PDC."
Sci/Tech,"Technology News, SYDNEY, Kazaa, the world #39;s most popular Internet file-swapping system, told a court on Thursday it was worried about users exchanging unauthorised files and held talks with record companies in the United States about the problem."
Sci/Tech," Conference will allow developers to examine, discuss the successor to Windows XP."
Sports,Al Leiter heard all the right things from the Florida Marlins. That was the reason he chose to move south and leave the New York Mets.
Sports,"As the Raptors were falling 90-86 in overtime to the defending champion Detroit Pistons last night before a sellout crowd of 22,076 at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich."
Sci/Tech," RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 8    During an IBM employee meeting here Wednesday, a worker got up and asked a question that perhaps only 10 years ago would have been unthinkable: If he wanted to keep his job helping to design some of the world's most advanced computers, would he have to move to China?"
World,"More than half the world #39;s children are suffering extreme effects of poverty, war and HIV/Aids, denying them a healthy and safe childhood, according to a report published today."
Sci/Tech," Two container ships collided and spilled some 450 tons of fuel oil off China's southern coast, the country's worst oil spill in five years, a maritime official said on Thursday."
World," Police found four packages of suspected  explosives at the Taiwan capital's main railway station on  Thursday, triggering a bomb scare days before a hotly contested  legislative election."
World," KYIV, Ukraine (AP)   Demonstrators removed blockades near the government building in Ukraine's capital on Thursday, signalling a further decrease in tensions following parliament's adoption of electoral and constitutional changes ahead of a repeat presidential runoff vote."
Sports, National Hockey League owners will meet  with representatives from the players union on Thursday in what  is seen as a final bid to end a lockout and save the NHL  season.
Sports," SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Sports Network) - Former heavyweight  champion Mike Tyson was arrested after allegedly jumping on the  hood of a car outside a nightclub."
Sports, Free agent third baseman Troy  Glaus is reportedly headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Sports," MALELANE, South Africa (Reuters) - A faultless 67 left  South Africa's Ernie Els one shot off the pace after the first  round of the Dunhill Championship at the Leopard Creek Country  Club on Thursday."
Business,Oil prices rose for the second day in a row on Thursday as several OPEC ministers called for the cartel to stop producing more oil than its official target.
Business,"The French government is selling 17.7 percent of Air France-KLM Group, Europe #39;s biggest airline, taking advantage of an increase in the carrier #39;s shares as oil prices decline, the managers of the sale said on Thursday."
Business,"General Motors Europe will chop 12,000 jobs over two years -- around a fifth of its workforce -- to lop 500 million euros (\$673 million "
Business,"Wall Street had expected a drop in new unemployment claims. The prediction of economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires and CNBC was a decline of 14,000 claims."
Business,"Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it expects 2005 earnings to rise as higher sales of its newer drugs offset a decline in its top-selling schizophrenia drug Zyprexa."
Business,"ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Discount retailing giant Costco Wholesale Corp. said Thursday that profits grew 21 percent in its fiscal first quarter, thanks to higher sales and more revenue from membership fees."
Business,"The costs of imported goods rose less in November than a month earlier, restrained by a drop in petroleum prices that may help boost consumer spending and the US economy."
Business,"For the past decade, the Salvation Armys familiar red kettles represented the sole exception to Targets (TGT, news, msgs) no-solicitation policy."
Business,"McDonald #39;s Corp. said Thursday that global comparable-restaurant sales, or sales at restaurants open at least 13 months, rose 4.2 percent in November."
Business,  Hyatt Corp. said Thursday it will purchase the 143 unit AmeriSuites hotel chain from affiliates of The Blackstone Group.
Sci/Tech,The battle to set the standard for next-generation digital recording media took another twist on Thursday with the announcement that Walt Disney would launch titles on the Blu-ray Disc format promoted by Sony and Matsushita.
Sci/Tech,"Health India: Washington, Dec 9 : In a breakthrough revelation, scientists have succeeded in unveiling the genomic sequence of the chicken, thus bridging the gap between the genomes already obtained from mammals and other organisms which may help them "
Sci/Tech," quot;Future Palm devices may run Linux, thanks to a surprise purchase by PalmSource. The company, which makes the operating software for the PalmOne devices (notably the Treo smartphones), intends to buy China "
Sci/Tech,"Sales of the Nintendo DS handheld gaming device are going better than expected, prompting Nintendo to raise its full-year shipment forecast, the company #39;s president says."
Sci/Tech,"NASA should launch a shuttle mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope because its plan to use a robot to repair the instrument is unlikely to work, a panel of experts convened by the National Research Council recommended yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"A virus that spies on keystrokes and downloads passwords and bank account details is circulating among emails, masquerading as a screensaver designed by internet portal Lycos to attack stammers, a watchdog warned on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The MPAA #39;s DVD Copy Control Association (DVDCCA), owner of the ineffective DVD  #39;copy-protection #39; technology, is after a firm called Kaleidescape because, claim the studios, Kaleidescape #39;s \$27,000 jukebox illegally makes copies of DVDs."
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa, the internet #39;s most popular file-swapping system, told a court in Sydney yesterday that it was worried about users exchanging unauthorised files and had held talks with record companies in the United States."
Sci/Tech,"_ The burning and deforestation of Brazil #39;s vast Amazon rain forest causes nearly 3 percent of the world #39;s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a government report released Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"The ammonia and crystalline ice would be destroyed in about 10 million years, quot; Jewitt says.  quot;This implies Quaoar gets recoated on that time scale or faster."
Sci/Tech,"THE online search giant Yahoo wants to make a debut on the small screens of handphone users soon. Yahoo has acquired WUF Networks, a small start-up with technology which aims to let consumers move their songs "
Sci/Tech,"German electronics manufacturer Siemens has set what it claims to be the fastest-ever wireless connection. At its research lab in Munich, Siemens achieved a transmission speed of 1gbps by combining an intelligent "
Sci/Tech,"Oracle has postponed the delivery of a major update to its Collaboration Suite until mid-2005, which will add instant messaging and voice-over-IP capabilities, and offer content management features."
Sports,"(New York City-December 9, 2004) - Two days of grievance hearings stemming from the November Pacers-Pistons brawl are unfolding in New York City."
Sports,"Melbourne, Australia (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters continues to recover from a wrist injury and is not expected to play in next month #39;s Australian Open."
Sports,"Sir Alex Ferguson today has no regrets about fielding a second-string side against Fenerbahce. Sanli Tuncay #39;s second-half hat-trick consigned the Red Devils to a 3-0 defeat in Istanbul and, more importantly "
Sports,Five days of rain at the Gabba ground and forecasts of more have forced a pitch change for the deciding game Friday in the three-match limited-overs cricket series between Australia and New Zealand.
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed free agent third baseman Troy Glaus. The Arizona Republic reported Thursday that Glaus and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a four year,  $45 million US contract."
Sports,"Germany #39;s Martina Glagow won a 15-kilometer biathlon event Thursday for her first World Cup victory this season, and compatriot Sven Fischer won a men #39;s 20-kilometer race."
Sports,"What were the Lakers thinking this summer when they let Kobe Bryant dictate whom the Lakers acquired in the offseason? Everyone knows that they were desperate to re-sign Bryant, but once you give "
World,IRA guerrillas said on Thursday they would never be  quot;humiliated quot; by the photographing of their final acts of disarmament -- the last sticking point in an Anglo-Irish drive for a Northern Ireland political settlement.
World,More than 60 suspected mercenaries are to appeal against their convictions in Zimbabwe over a coup plot.
World,Iraq #39;s Shiite Muslims led by Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on Thursday unveiled a broadly based electoral alliance which excludes radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
World,"  As the confirmed death toll from devastating storms in the Philippines rises to more than 840, rescuers have pulled at least four survivors from a building that collapsed in mudslides 10 days ago."
World,"TOKYO The cabinet of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi decided Thursday to extend the mission of Japanese troops in Iraq despite the growing opposition of voters, political opponents and members of his own party."
World,The European Union #39;s arms embargo against China was the focus of nearly all the attention at Wednesday #39;s political summit in The Hague between the EU and China.
World,Democracy activist Mustafa Barghouti who joins the Palestinian presidential race told reporters on Thursday that he and his bodyguards were beaten by Israeli soldiers on a roadblock in the northern West Bank.
World,Zimbabwe's parliament passes a controversial bill banning international rights groups from working in the country.
World,"Serbia's Orthodox Church files a lawsuit accusing the UK, France, Germany and Italy of failing to protect churches in Kosovo."
World,Hello! magazine is to appeal against damages awarded to its rival OK! over Catherine Zeta Jones' wedding photos.
Business," U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rose again last week in more worrying news for the labor market, government data showed on Thursday, while other data offered some positive signals for America's economy."
Business," U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly  rose again last week in more worrying news for the labor  market, government data showed on Thursday, while other data  offered some positive signals for America's economy."
Business,"Busch teams up with Vietnam's largest brewer, laying the groundwork for future growth in the region."
Sports,"Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy closed out their remarkable careers with the U.S. women's soccer team in style Wednesday night, cheered on by droves of young girls in a 5-0 victory over Mexico."
Business," The dollar rose on Thursday as  traders, short of dollars after relentlessly selling them for  weeks, looked to the growing yield advantage of U.S. assets as  a reason to buy back the currency before the end of the year."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, hit by a  sharp drop in technology shares following a slew of sales  warnings from semiconductor makers, and as oil prices rose  nearly  $1 a barrel."
Business," Hyatt Corp. on Thursday said it agreed  to buy AmeriSuites, an upscale limited service hotel chain that  it hopes will complement its full service portfolio."
Business,"Next year will bring a brand new Martha Stewart show, but it's not as daring as it could have been."
Business,"Dave   Buster's has a lethargic quarter, but the calendar proves that the third quarters are always slow at D B."
Business," Shares of Kos Pharmaceuticals Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KOSP.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KOSP.O</A> slumped 8 percent on Thursday after an analyst  suggested Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BRL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BRL.N</A> could launch a  copycat version of a key Kos drug earlier than expected."
World,Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's cabinet agreed Thursday to extend the deployment of Japan's 600 non-combat troops in Iraq for up to one year despite widespread public opposition and condemnations by political opponents.
Business,<p>\</p><p> By Peg Mackey and Francois Murphy</p><p> CAIRO (Reuters) - OPEC oil producers said on Thursday that\Friday's ministerial meeting would focus on halting oversupply\to bolster falling prices and that the cartel would have to\reduce output quotas early next year.</p>
Business,"The UK's trade gap widens sharply from 4.4bn to 5.3bn, as imports hit 21.5bn, the highest monthly level since records began."
Business,Business regulators in Shanghai turn down an application for a Playboy nightclub complex in the city.
Business,The U.K. government will launch a Parliamentary inquiry next year into the practicalities of electronic voting.
World,"<p></p><p> BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - A small bomb explodedearly on Thursday in an Argentine branch of Citibank but nobodywas injured, police said.</p>"
World,A law that gives the government control over the content of radio and television programs in Venezuela took effect Thursday.
Business,"Folgers, a brand of Procter  amp; Gamble (PG), raised the price of its roast-and-ground coffee on Thursday, affecting about 75 of the company #39;s retail coffee line."
Business,"US stocks fell on Thursday, hit by a sharp drop in technology shares following a slew of sales warnings from semiconductor makers, and as oil prices rose nearly \$1 a barrel."
Business,"US jobless claims unexpectedly rose again last week in more worrying news for the labor market while prices for imported goods grew in November, government data showed on Thursday."
Sports,"Bayern Munich manager Felix Magath admits he is unconcerned who his side face in the last sixteen of the Champions League, claiming the 18-time German champions are capable of beating anyone."
Sports,"POLICE have arrested former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson for allegedly jumping on the bonnet of a car outside a nightclub. The car #39;s driver Asaf Alikadic, 22, told police he had left the club and stopped "
World,India today conveyed to the US its concern over repercussions of American arms supplies to Pakistan on the ongoing Indo-Pak dialogue and its impact on the positive sentiments for Washington in this country.
World,"When US Secretary of State Colin L. Powell met Secretary-General Kofi Annan last month at an Egyptian summit on Iraq, the two old friends shook hands."
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s forthcoming PlayStation Portable handheld will fail to attract newcomers to gaming, according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, whose comments come as shipment targets for the DS are raised once again."
Sci/Tech,"Shuttle astronauts would do a better job of upgrading the ailing Hubble Space Telescope than robots, a panel of space experts has said."
Sci/Tech,Samsung Electronics has begun shipping samples of 512Mbit GDDR3 chips targeting the high-end graphics-card and the game-console markets.
Sports,"Valencia midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo has joined coach Claudio Ranieri in apologizing for his behavior during the bad-tempered Champions League match against Werder Bremen, daily Marca reported on Thursday."
Business,Saudi Arabia is urging global oil stocks be increased before the world #39;s crude oil cartel consider cutting output. Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 
World,Maverick Labour MP Austin Mitchell today offered to use his photographic skills to end the impasse in the Northern Ireland peace process.
World,"BAGHDAD, Dec 9 (AFP) - Iraq #39;s majority Shiite Muslims on Thursday unveiled a broad alliance ahead of next month #39;s key elections that is backed by their highest religious leader but which excludes radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr."
World,"Middle East News, Three Palestinian fighters were injured in an Israeli missile strike on their car in the southern Gaza Strip, witnesses and medics said on Thursday."
Business,Tyco International (TYC:NYSE - news - research) Thursday reaffirmed guidance and said its board had approved a dividend increase. The Bermuda-based conglomerate said the quarterly dividend will increase to 
Sci/Tech,Mozilla the company behind the overnight success Firefox 1.0 has launched an email client to go up against Microsofts Outlook Express email client.
Sci/Tech,Samsung Electronics said today that it has made a memory manufacturing breakthrough that allows it to produce a graphics memory chip that is faster than any other on the market.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo on Tuesday confirmed it acquired a start-up last month called Wuf Networks that produces technology to let people transfer digital files onto mobile devices.
Sports,"Seven fans have now been charged along with five Indiana Pacers players in the Nov. 19 brawl at a Detroit Pistons NBA game. Players Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, David Harrison and Anthony Johnson are charged with one count of assault and battery."
Sports,Rafael Benitez has told his ambitious skipper Steven Gerrard that he can achieve all of his dreams at Liverpool. The Anfield manager understands fully Gerrard #39;s dilemma as the England midfielder contemplates 
Sports,Norway #39;s biathlon queen lost more grip on her reign Thursday. The world #39;s top biathlon athletes gathered in Oslo for World Cup competition due to last through the weekend.
Business,"hit Chen Jiuling, the suspended chief of Singapore based China Aviation Oil (CAO) was questioned by local police for a second straight day yesterday as the investigation "
Business,"The SPX Corp. Board of Directors accepted the resignation and retirement of Chairman, President and CEO John Blystone. The now Charlotte NC-based SPX -- which for years was the Sealed Power Corp."
Business,"OAK BROOK, Ill. Oak Brook-based McDonald #39;s is reporting a solid four-point-two percent gain in worldwide comparable sales for November and a 20th straight monthly increase for its US business."
Business,"The Bank of England left the cost of borrowing unchanged at 4.75 per cent on Thursday after data had shown a slowdown in the housing market, slowing consumer "
Business,"The price of goods imported into the United States in November rose 0.2, slightly more than expected, a Labor Department report showed on Thursday, as increases in non-petroleum prices hit a 10-month high."
Sports,India #39;s first Test against Bangladesh begins on Friday in Dhaka and already all the talk is not on whether India will win but when.
Business,"The movement of oil prices this year, both in the international and local markets, has consistently maintained an upward trend causing hysteria in the global oil market."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. Tuesday agreed to sell its personal computer business to China #39;s largest computer manufacturer, backing out of a market the venerable technology "
Sci/Tech,The next 12 months look like they are going to be a lot of fun if you are a geek or gadget fan.
World,A suicide bomber blows up his car near the party headquarters of interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.
Sci/Tech,The next generation battle is heating up even further today with the announcement that Disney will be releasing its movies on the Blu-Ray format rather than Toshibas HD-DVD format.
World," A suicide car bomber targeted a  police checkpoint on a road leading to the headquarters of  Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's party in western Baghdad on  Monday, killing at least two people, officials and witnesses  said."
Sci/Tech,"China has banned British computer game  quot;Football Manager 2005, quot; saying it violated Chinese law by referring to Taiwan, Hong Kong and other regions claimed by China as separate countries."
Sci/Tech,"Seoul, South Korea-based Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has begun shipping a 512Mbit GDDR2 memory device, one it claims is the most advanced graphics double-data-rate synchronous DRAM available."
World,There is a major UN climate change meeting underway in Buenos Aires: the tenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-10).
Sports," Top seeded Amy Frazier advanced to the second round of the ASB Women's Classic on Monday with a 6 3, 6 3 win over fellow American Laura Granville."
Business," quot;Every PC maker has to deal with this, one way or another, quot; International Data Corp. analyst Roger Kay said. The problem is that it #39;s difficult to make money on PCs today, given how cutthroat competition has driven down prices."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s a clash between the film industry and a consumer electronics company -- over a home theatre jukebox. The legal battle is over something called the Kaleidescape System.
Sports,"Ajax coach Ronald Koeman has sacked Rafael van der Vaart as club captain and replaced him with Czech international Tomas Galasek, the team said."
Sports," WABC, December 9, 2004 )   Boxer Mike Tyson has had another run in with the law. Tyson was released yesterday after his arrest in Arizona."
World," An American soldier has been killed and three others wounded in an ambush in eastern Afghanistan, in the second fatality suffered by US forces in the country in as many days, the US military said."
Business,"NEW YORK An unexpected jump in unemployment claims and rising oil prices have stocks losing ground. Also, tech stocks are tumbling on poor sales forecasts from a pair of semiconductor makers."
World," The United States will build stronger defense ties with India, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld vowed on Thursday, but New Delhi said proposed U.S. arms sales to Pakistan could affect relations with Washington."
Sports, The surprising Seattle SuperSonics stopped the San Antonio Spurs' long winning streak at home and moved into a tie for the NBA victory lead.
World," France's ambassador to Israel criticized Israelis on Thursday for what he called ""anti French neurosis,"" drawing a rebuke from the Jewish state and touching off a new diplomatic row between the two countries."
World," Sudan's government said on Thursday it hoped to reach a peace deal in talks resuming on Friday with rebels in Darfur, where the United Nations says one of the world's worst humanitarian crises has unfolded."
World, US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met Indian leaders but sidestepped controversy after New Delhi urged Washington not to sell F 16 fighter planes to rival Pakistan.
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday he won't seek political office, dismissing suggestions that he run for governor or senator in New York."
World," President Bush on Thursday flatly ruled out raising payroll taxes to ensure the solvency of Social Security, as he opened a push for historic changes in the retirement program."
World, Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari  Maathai dismissed critics on Thursday who say ecology has too  little to do with peace to merit the award. She said most wars  are fought over natural resources.
World, Former Cold War foes NATO and Russia  on Thursday played down weeks of tension over rigged  presidential poll results in Ukraine and issued a joint call  for free and fair elections at the end of the month.
World," France's ambassador to Israel  criticized Israelis on Thursday for what he called ""anti French  neurosis,"" drawing a rebuke from the Jewish state and touching  off a new diplomatic row between the two countries."
World," Sudan's government said on Thursday it  hoped to reach a peace deal in talks resuming on Friday with  rebels in Darfur, where the United Nations says one of the  world's worst humanitarian crises has unfolded."
Business,Crude oil rose for a second day on speculation that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will call for a production cut at a meeting tomorrow.
Business,"France shed almost half of its 44 percent stake in Air France KLM on Thursday, kicking off a wider deal that could see its remaining stake cut to below "
Business,"Air China, the country #39;s largest airline, will raise HK\$8.36 billion after pricing its Hong Kong and London initial public offering (IPO) at the high end of its price range, sources said."
Business,"US jobless claims unexpectedly rose again last week in more worrying news for the labor market, government data showed on Thursday, while other data offered more positive signals for America #39;s economy."
Sci/Tech," quot;The chicken genome fills a crucial gap in our scientific knowledge, quot; says Francis Collins, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 09, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Hewlett-Packard Co. yesterday announced several upgrades to its midrange storage products, including disk-to-disk or disk-to-tape backup functionality with its StorageWorks "
Sports,"Three teams went into Matchday 6 with an opportunity to qualify from Group B, with the big question being whether superstar-infested Real Madrid would be one of those to make it."
Sports, Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters is not expected to play in next month #39;s Australian Open tennis tournament as she continues to recover from wrist surgery.
World,"India News: New Delhi, Dec 9 : India Thursday expressed concern at a US decision to sell sophisticated weapons to Pakistan, saying it would adversely affect the  quot;sensitive quot; India-Pakistan peace process as well as growing India-US ties."
Business,The entertainment company plans to release movies through Sony's HD DVD format. Also: France sells off stakes in Air France   hellip;.  GM in Europe announces future cuts   hellip;. and more.
Business,"US stocks fell on Thursday, led by a decline in the technology sector following a batch of sales warnings from chip makers and a jump in oil prices to nearly \$43 a barrel."
Sci/Tech," The Walt Disney Co. plans to release its movies and other content in the Blu Ray format, one of the two major contenders for next generation DVDs that will deliver high definition images to TV sets."
Sports," All Star third baseman Troy Glaus agreed Thursday to a four year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who hope the 2002 World Series MVP will rebound from a season cut short by an injured shoulder."
Sci/Tech,"The Samsung device has at least twice the density of any graphics memory available today, offering gamers much richer textures and imagery, the electronics giant said."
Sports,David Coulthard was once again on the pace as he tested for Red Bull Racing in the hope of claiming a race seat there next season.
Sports,"According to a report in the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have signed third baseman Troy Glaus to a four-year contract worth \$45 million."
Sports,"Ernie Els made the most of his local knowledge with a five-under-par 67 in the first round of the Dunhill Championship. Els, who has a house on the course, carded five birdies and no bogeys after starting at 6:45am local time."
Sports,"Last week I solicited readers #39; opinions about what I should do with my Heisman ballot, and they responded to the tune of more than 1,000 e-mails."
Sci/Tech, Stunned fans of the North Texas based heavy metal rock band Damageplan jammed the group's Web site Thursday after a gunman's attack on the band during an Ohio concert left its guitarist and four other people dead.
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell accused European allies of undermining NATO on Thursday by refusing to allow staff seconded to the alliance to take part in its military training mission in Iraq.
Sci/Tech," Nintendo said its new DS hand held console is beating sales expectations, showing that the public wants easy to play video games instead of elaborate high tech machines."
Sci/Tech," British Prime Minister Tony Blair is trying to involve the United States in a new international treaty on global warming, The Times newspaper said on Thursday."
Sports, The Arizona Diamondbacks made a  big splash in the free agent market on Thursday by signing  third baseman Troy Glaus to a four year contract.
Sci/Tech, WASHINGTON    The nbsp;announcement Wednesday by nbsp;the National Academy of  Sciences that NASA scrap its plan to robotically repair the Hubble Space  Telescope and instead plan a manned shuttle mission for the endeavor was met by  by nbsp;congressional leaders nbsp;with both support and  reservations.
Sci/Tech," As the holiday season approaches, book lists fill the entertainment sections of newspapers: fiction and non fiction, prize winners of all sorts, the ubiquitous coffee table large format illustrated tomes, and children's literature. For me, it's always a tempting feast. It's an opportunity to expand my personal library or find a gift for someone special."
World, NATO and Russia put weeks of tension  behind them to call on Thursday for a free and fair election in  Ukraine as aides of liberal Viktor Yushchenko predicted victory  for their candidate in this month's re run of a rigged vote.
World," NINGI, Nigeria (Reuters) - A young Nigerian mother  sentenced to death by stoning for having sex outside marriage  was acquitted and discharged by an Islamic appeals court on  Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"You know that winter has descended upon you when the days become long and you can feel the cold in your bones. It is also then that descending upon the west coast of North America, from San Francisco bay up to Alaska, is the Dungeness crab."
Sci/Tech,"Refilling, reselling cartridges doesn't violate patents - Tokyo court"
Sci/Tech,"\Gadget lovers are carrying the equivalent of 10 trucks full of paper in weight, a study has found."
Sci/Tech,Nintendo raises its sales target for the DS handheld  games console after strong early sales.
Business,"General Motors' European unit is to cut 10,000 jobs in Germany as part of a plan to save  \$665m (347m) annually."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phone subscribers around the  globe totaled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year,  about one quarter of the world's population, the International  Telecommunication Union (ITU) said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Disney is lining up behind Sony's new high-definition DVD format while other Hollywood players back the rival Toshiba format. Will the format wars scare consumers away from the next generation of DVD players? <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Will Interactive is part of a prospering crop of Washington area firms trying to sell interactive training and simulation technologies to the military.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Ellen McCarthy</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"International Business Machines Corp., taken to court by workers over changes it made to its traditional pension plan, has decided to stop offering any such plan to new employees."
Sci/Tech,"Winning a spot on Madden NFL's soundtrack is a new route to an old audience, as sure a bet as any when it comes to grabbing a prized demographic."
Sci/Tech,The Federal Communications Commission is considering loosening a ban on using cell phones in airplanes.
Sci/Tech,Congress guaranteed the flow of Internet aid to schools and libraries and provided federal funds to upgrade emergency 911 services for calls from mobile phones in a communications bill approved Wednesday and sent to the president for his signature.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison reiterated his determination to prevail in a long-running takeover battle with rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc., predicting the proposed deal will create a more competitive company with improved customer service."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> By Robert Evans</p><p> GENEVA (Reuters) - Mobile phone subscribers around the\globe totaled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year,\about one quarter of the world's population, the International\Telecommunication Union (ITU) said on Thursday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Katie Achille grew up with the Internet. She was 9 when she first tapped into it - and quickly became an avid e-mailer, Web surfer and sender of instant messages. But when recent computer troubles left her without regular Web access, something unexpected happened: To her surprise, she suddenly felt free."
Sci/Tech,"After you've joined the music revolution and plunked down \$250 for an Apple iPod mini, it's easy to become quite protective of the little gizmo."
Sci/Tech,Mountaineers are planting junipers on ledges to prevent them from being eaten by hungry sheep.
World,"The defense secretary said today that it was valuable to hear concerns directly from troops, but he offered no changes."
Sci/Tech,"Knight-Ridder's Phil Robinson offers a ""right and reasonable"" solution to outsourcing."
Business,"The world #39;s largest automaker launched negotiations with European employees after it unveiled the cost-cutting plans in October, triggering days of walkouts at GM #39;s German plants."
Business,"New claims for jobless benefits moved higher last week, a possible sign that employers haven #39;t completely let go of their caution and are looking to cut costs."
Business,"Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:TOL), a developer of luxury homes, reported record fourth-quarter and fiscal-year-end results for earnings, revenue, contracts and backlog."
Business,"The Hyatt hotels company is buying the AmeriSuites chain from its current owner, The Blackstone Group. The companies haven #39;t disclosed the purchase price, but published reports say Hyatt is likely to pay more than \$600 million."
Sci/Tech,"Film giant Disney says it will produce its future DVDs using Sony #39;s Blu-ray Disc technology, but has not ruled out a rival format developed by Toshiba."
Sci/Tech, Mobile media company Zingy on Monday said it signed deals to deliver voice recordings by Grammy nominated rapper Kanye West and songs from the late R B singer Aaliyah to mobile phone users.
Sci/Tech,"New releases of disk, tape and optical storage technologies, and enhanced information management software from HP will extend the company #39;s ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) portfolio."
Sports,"star third baseman Troy Glaus agreed Thursday to a four year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who hope the 2002 World Series MVP will rebound from a season cut short by an injured shoulder."
Sports,And so to the terrifyingly dull event that was Matchday 6 in Group C. The only issue to be resolved here was whether it would be Ajax or Maccabi Tel Aviv who would secure the UEFA Cup spot.
Sports," quot;On the basis of security team #39;s report the Government is advising the BCCI to go-ahead with the matches in Chittagong, quot; a spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs told a news agency."
Sports," J.J. Redick had 20 of his 24 points in the second half and role player Lee Melchionni made two clutch 3 pointers, helping No. 6 Duke rally past Clemson 62 54 Sunday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams."
Sports,"_ NHL officials and union leaders return to the bargaining table Thursday, marking their first talks since late summer. The players #39; association on Sept."
World,"BREAKING months of silence, the Irish Republican Army declared today it was willing to get rid of all its weapons this month - but only if Protestants backed a new power-sharing "
World,"A report by a kids #39; group says more than half of the children in the world are suffering because of the effects of war, poverty and the HIV virus."
World,Witnesses and medical officials in Gaza Strip say one Palestinian militant and two of his bodyguards were wounded today when their car exploded.
Sci/Tech,A new version of GNOME (GNU Network Object Model Environment) desktop interfaces is now available for download.
Sci/Tech,"Laptops should be used as desktops if men want to protect their reproductive health, according to a new study published Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Netline Internet Service on Thursday announced that Novell has agreed to provide global training, maintenance, and support for its Open-Xchange Server product."
Sci/Tech,Company says sales of the handheld gaming device are much better than expected.
Sci/Tech,Company is the latest to pick a side in the battle of high-definition disc formats.
Sci/Tech,"Conference will allow developers to examine, discuss the successor to Windows XP."
Sci/Tech,Friendster has rolled out a new internet search service powered by Eurekster that taps into your online social network to personalize and enhance search results.
Sci/Tech," A large, icy rock at the edge of our solar system was warm at some point, a finding that suggests planetary processes like volcanic activity, astronomers say."
World,RESCUERS in the Philippines yesterday pulled at least four survivors from a building that collapsed in mudslides 10 days ago. The miraculous tale of survival came as officials 
Sci/Tech,"Eurekster and Friendster Partner for Friendster Search Engine\\Friendster, the social networking community, and Eurekster, the Internet search engine powered by community and social networking technologies, announced the launch of personalized Internet search and navigation services on Friendster networks in eight countries.\\Friendster Search, powered by Eurekster, shows search results that have ..."
Sci/Tech,Mass mailing viruses will go the way of macro viruses and become much rarer next year.
Sci/Tech,"US forces in Iraq are attempting to tame Fallujah with biometric ID, according to an NBC news report broadcast last week."
Sci/Tech," #147;The Macintosh, with its OS X operating system, is rock solid, #148; writes Walt Mossberg for the Wall Street Journal.  #147;It is elegant, and  #151; when you do a feature-by-feature price comparison with Windows competitors  #151; it #146;s surprisingly affordable. #148; Dec 09"
Sci/Tech,"Tucked away in this week's \$388 billion spending bill is a rule that could put a privacy officer in every federal agency, no matter what its function. By Ryan Singel."
Sci/Tech,"Buying a game for a hard-core gamer with an extensive collection is a daunting task. You might be better off opting for one of the myriad accessories, soundtracks or tacky souvenirs designed for gaming fanatics. By Lore Sjberg."
Sci/Tech,"Flickr, an online photo service that lets people share pictures, is gaining a strong following among bloggers and digital camera enthusiasts for its speed, simplicity and open standards. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"Like it or not, ads are coming to RSS. Sending information only to those who want it might be a way to keep subscribers from rioting. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg."
Sci/Tech,"A report commissioned by NASA says the space agency won't succeed in its plans to send a robot to repair the ailing Hubble Space Telescope. Send humans instead, the report's authors recommend. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,Sunscreen and floppy hats are the normal tools to fight UV radiation in Australia. Now you can add laundry detergent. By Stephen Leahy.
Sci/Tech,"If you're too cool for school, you're probably not very smart. Some of us would rather build rockets than friendships. By Paul Graham from Wired magazine."
Sci/Tech,Researchers find that men who place portable computers on their laps are inadvertently raising the temperature of their scrotums -- and possibly damaging their sperm. By Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers have sequenced the genome of the chicken, and they hope it will increase understanding of embryonic development and help farmers breed disease-resistant birds. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, led by a  decline in the technology sector following a batch of sales  warnings from chip makers and a jump in oil prices to nearly   $43 a barrel."
Business," Costco Wholesale Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COST.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COST.O</A>, the  largest U.S. warehouse club, on Thursday posted a 21 percent  rise in quarterly profit but its shares fell after it failed to  beat expectations."
Business,"General Motors #39; loss-making European division is to cut 12,000 jobs in a bid to save \$665m (347m) annually. The redundancies will affect a fifth of its workforce, with 10,000 positions going at Opel plants in Germany."
Business,"WMC currently is fending off a AU\$7.4 billion takeover bid by Switzerland-based Xstrata PLC. The mining company upgraded its earnings forecast to around \$1.3 billion for the calendar year, above analysts #39; expectations."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. President Nick Scheele will retire early next year after 38 years with the No. 2 US automaker, Ford said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Once upon a time, Betamax was more than a winning answer in Trivial Pursuit: It was a real competitor with the VHS videotape format."
Sci/Tech,"German company Siemens has shown what it claims to be the fastest ever wireless network connection. The demonstration at its Munich laboratories on Tuesday reached speeds of 1Gbps, twenty times faster than "
Sports,"CHICAGO (USATODAY.com) - The Chicago White Sox did not offer arbitration to outfielder Magglio Ordonez. Evidently, it will be Jermaine Dye to pick up the slack."
World," Under fire from troops who complain they are being sent to war in Iraq with inadequate gear, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld promised on Thursday that more would be done to protect forces."
Business," Tyco International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TYC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TYC.N</A>        on  Thursday raised its dividend for the first time in five years,  the latest indication of change at the once scandal tarnished  diversified manufacturer."
Business,"Ford Motor Co. announced the retirements of president Nick Scheele and vice chairman Allan Gilmour on Thursday, two company veterans tapped by Bill Ford to help the company emerge from a sea of red ink during the past three years."
World,The independent candidate for the Palestinian Presidential elections Mustafa al-Barghouthi said he was beaten yesterday by the occupation soldiers at a military checkpoint near Jenin to the north of the West Bank.
Business," U.S. stocks recovered from earlier  losses and rose early Thursday afternoon, with National  Semiconductor Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NSM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NSM.N</A> shares surging after the chip maker  said problems with excess inventory in the distribution channel  are behind it."
Business, OPEC oil producers appeared set to agree on a reduction in crude output by stepping up quota compliance to thwart a feared drop in prices as global energy demand slows next year.
Business,"The French government has announced its selling 17.7 percent of Air France-KLM Group, the manager of the sale said. France is going to sell 693 million of the Europe #39;s biggest airline, or \$922 million of "
Business,"Ford Motor Co. President Nick Scheele, who postponed his retirement three years ago after being called to the US to help stop losses, will retire Feb. 1. He turns 61 next month."
Business,"Tyco International Inc. (TYC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday raised its dividend for the first time in five years, the latest indication of change at the once scandal-tarnished diversified manufacturer."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 9 (newratings.com) - Eli Lilly and Co (LLY.NYS) guided to earnings growth in 2005 today, driven by the accelerating sales of its newer drugs."
Business,"Hyatt Corp. on Thursday said it agreed to buy AmeriSuites, an upscale limited-service hotel chain that it said would complement its full-service portfolio."
Sci/Tech,That #39;s the recommendation from a panel from the National Academy of Sciences concerning a mission to the Hubble Space Telescope.
Sci/Tech,"A new world record has been set for transmitting data across a wireless network, claim researchers in Germany. A team at Siemens Communications research laboratory in Munich, have transmitted one gigabit (one "
Sci/Tech,"Oracle revealed Wednesday an ambitious content-management system to help its customers branch out into managing unstructured data, such as E-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheet documents "
Sci/Tech,Samsung announced that it doubled the density of graphics DDR3 memory and has begun shipping samples to graphics card and game console manufacturers.
Sci/Tech," quot;A-list quot; IT suppliers Oracle Corp, EMC Corp, Dell Corp, and Intel Corp have banded together to forge an alliance to develop the grid computing systems of tomorrow."
Sci/Tech, The British government announced Thursday it had struck a deal to share counterterrorism technology and information with the United States.
Sports,Valencia #39;s Miguel Angel Angulo apologized Thursday for his bad behaviour during his team #39;s stormy Champions League match with Werder Bremen and said he was prepared to suffer the consequences of his actions.
Sports,"She began her career as Mia Hamm, and ended it as Mia Garciaparra, wearing the last name of her shortstop husband on the back of her jersey for the first time during the second half of her final match on Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech," The UK Web site of Amazon.com Inc.  is launching a DVD rental service, the online retailer's first foray into a market pioneered by U.S.  based Netflix. Inc."
Sci/Tech," It wasn't hard to figure out which company was on the minds of most of the attendees at the Music 2.0 conference in Los Angeles Wednesday. Whether representing record labels or online retailers, speakers at the digital music confab couldn't praise Apple enough for the success enjoyed by the company's iTunes Music Store    that is, when those same speakers weren't predicting the store would soon tumble from its spot at the head of the online music market."
Sci/Tech, HP's worldwide director of Linux marketing sees HP embracing open source software and exploring the Linux desktop.
Sports, Bruce McDonald of Zimbabwe shot a 6 under 66 Thursday to take a one shot lead over South Africa's Ernie Els at the PGA European Tour's season opening Dunhill Championship.
Sports," KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs  running back Priest Holmes will miss the remainder of the  season after being placed on injured reserve Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Water spilled into the North Sea from offshore oil and gas drilling is less of a threat to fish than previously thought, a Norwegian study showed on Thursday."
World, A look at the six people in President Bush's 15 member Cabinet who will remain in the administration in the second term:
Sci/Tech," The United Nations approved paying  #36;2.9 billion to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia on Thursday for environmental projects to clean up oil lakes and other pollution from Iraq's 1990 1991 occupation of Kuwait, a spokesman said."
Sci/Tech," Angry forest service workers blocked highways, halted trains and forced an airport to shut down on Thursday, effectively cutting off the southern toe of Italy in a protest against spending cuts that could cost hundreds of jobs. The demonstrations across Calabria, the region that makes up the tip of the Italian boot, are the latest by state sector workers upset by the belt tightening 2005 budget and follows a general strike last week."
Sci/Tech," The winners of this year's Right Livelihood Awards  #151; dubbed the ""alternative Nobels""  #151; received their prizes Thursday from Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in a ceremony at parliament."
Business,Bad news for Shrek fans--a certain green ogre will not be emerging from his swamp anytime in the near future. On the heels of Pixar and Disney #39;s decision to push back the release of Cars from 
Business,"Almost half of the US enterprises who were IBM PC prospects said that they #39;re ready to consider Dell or HP now that the Armonk, NY-based giant is dumping its desktop and laptop business, a research firm reported Thursday."
Business,"General Motors Corp. offered German workers generous buyouts Thursday to pave the way for up to 12,000 job cuts in Europe, where the world #39;s largest automaker is struggling to end years of losses amid fierce competition and weak demand."
Business," Harley Davidson Inc. Chief Executive Jeffrey Bleustein will retire from his CEO post effective April 30 and be replaced by Chief Financial Officer James Ziemer, the motorcycle maker said Thursday."
Business,"France reduced its stake in Air France-KLM Group, Europe #39;s biggest airline, by more than half, taking advantage of the carrier #39;s rising stock to pay off debt."
Business,Police questioned the suspended chief of China Aviation Oil #39;s Singapore unit for a second day Thursday as a probe continued into trading losses of more than half a billion dollars by China #39;s largest jet fuel buyer.
Business,"Shares of chip makers sank in Thursday trading after two US firms lowered their quarterly sales expectations, but the sector saw some relief after National Semiconductor Corp."
Business,"Aerospace giant Boeing Co. on Thursday said it finalized a \$4.1 billion order from Singapore Airlines Ltd. for 18 of its 777-300 extended-range jetliners, following through on an initial agreement between the two companies in August."
Business,Troubled hospital products maker Baxter International Inc. on Thursday said it halted a late-stage European trial of its experimental flu vaccine because of higher-than-expected rates of fever.
Business,Hyatt Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to buy the 143-hotel AmeriSuites chain in an estimated \$600 million-plus deal that analysts said makes the luxury hotel company more of a well-rounded rival to much bigger Marriott International Inc.
Sports," Right now, Roger Clemens is leaning toward retirement. Fortunately for his Houston Astros, he's still making up his mind."
Sports," Ohio State imposed a one year ban on postseason play by its men's basketball team in response to  #36;6,000 the university said former coach Jim O'Brien gave a recruit who never played for the school."
Sports," Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis have the opportunity to go over 13,000 career yards rushing in the same game when Bettis and the Pittsburgh Steelers play Martin and the New York Jets in a big AFC matchup Sunday."
Sci/Tech,The battle for supremacy in the realm of the next-generation DVD heated up Thursday as The Walt Disney Co. announced that it will distribute its features on the Blu-ray format.
Sci/Tech,"com December 9, 2004, 9:37 AM PT. Video game systems maker Nintendo said it will increase North American shipments of its popular DS handheld by 40 percent in order to address a shortage of the devices."
Sci/Tech,"pitched rumbles from deep under California #39;s San Andreas fault may offer a way to predict future earthquakes, US geologists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s plan to send a robot to do an astronaut #39;s job is too expensive, technically risky and too time-consuming to develop, said a scientific panel that "
Sci/Tech,Amazon.com announced to today that they have launched their DVD Rentals service for its UK customers. The service offers to plans right now.
Sci/Tech,"Many popular browsers are affected by a vulnerability that makes it easy to spoof the content of websites, security firm Secunia warns."
Sports,A company with close ties to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is a leading candidate for a contract to help plan Washington's new stadium.
Sci/Tech,"Food is running so low aboard the international space station that flight controllers have instructed the two crewmen to cut back on calories, at least until a Russian supply ship arrives in a little over two weeks."
Sci/Tech,"Huawei Technologies, China #39;s leading telecommunications equipment maker, will build a third-generation network for Telfort, the Dutch mobile operator, its first such contract in Europe."
Sci/Tech,"SYDNEY: Kazaa, the world #39;s most popular internet file-swapping system, told a court yesterday it was worried about users exchanging unauthorised files and held talks with record companies in the United States about the problem."
Sci/Tech,AMD quietly published first specs of the first 90 nm Opteron processors and talked about Opterons with up to eight cores during a conference with analysts.
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal's new Miami Heat uniform is the most popular selling replica jersey among all National Basketball Association players, the league announced."
Sports,The British Grand Prix has been confirmed with a five-year deal between the British Racing Drivers #39; Club - owner of the Silverstone circuit - and F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone.
Sports,Bruce McDonald of Zimbabwe shot a 6-under 66 Thursday to take a one-shot lead over South Africa #39;s Ernie Els at the PGA European Tour #39;s season-opening Dunhill Championship.
Sports,BRISBANE: Brendon McCullum and Scott Styris were last night forgiven for expressing pent-up frustration at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday night and cleared to play the Chappell-Hadlee 
Sports,Play has begun in the Australian Masters at Huntingdale in Melbourne with around half the field of 120 players completing their first rounds.
Sports,"At about 3:20 pm, the NHL Players #39; Association left the building and the negotiations ended. They met for about four hours, apparently breaking for lunch during that time."
Sports,"The Kansas City Chiefs put running back Priest Holmes on the injured reserve list with an injured knee Thursday.  quot;Priest Holmes is making steady progress on the rehabilitation of his right knee, quot; team president Carl Peterson said."
Sports,The stewards of the Diamondbacks kept saying in recent months that they intend to field a contending team in 2005. It #39;s just been a little hard to hear them.
Sports,"COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State has sanctioned its men #39;s basketball team, barring the Buckeyes from playing in the NCAA or NIT tournaments this season."
Sports,"Atlanta, Houston, Miami and Tampa, Fla., were selected as the four finalists for the 2009 Super Bowl. The four were recommended by a committee of owners at a meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday."
Sports,"Star third baseman Troy Glaus agrees to a four year,  $45 million contract with the Diamondbacks."
World,"In a fresh sign of lingering tensions over the Iraq war, Secretary of State Colin L. Powell Thursday rapped European allies who declined to assist a NATO-led Iraq training "
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon speaks to reporters after casting his ballot at the Likud party meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Dec.9, 2004."
World,"The Bush administration is not seeking to push UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan out of office over an investigation into the world body #39;s handling of the Iraq oil-for-food program, the US ambassador to the United Nations has said."
World,"NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 9: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that India was ready to do more in taking forward the peace process with Pakistan if President Musharraf were to stick to his commitment on checking cross "
World,"Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai defended her selection as the first environmentalist to win the prestigious award, saying Thursday it would help others understand that the struggle for peace begins with protecting the "
World,Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe reiterated on Thursday that foreign observers to next year #39;s parliamentary election will come in strictly on the basis of invitation.
World,"Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says he is confident a court will not convict him on charges of bribing judges.  quot;I don #39;t think there will be a conviction, quot; he said at the presentation "
World,"Eight Iraqi National Guard members have been wounded in a mortar attack on their base in Baghdad, police said. Police said five mortars landed on the base in the al-Waziriya neighborhood of the capital on Thursday."
Sports," Adrian Peterson's arrival at Oklahoma was accompanied by impossible expectations. Before he even stepped on a practice field, he was hyped as one of the nation's best runners who would carry the Sooners to greatness."
Sports," COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Ohio State athletic  director Andy Geiger announced a one-year contract extension  for men's head basketball coach Thad Matta as a direct result  of the school imposing a ban on postseason play for 2004-05."
Business,"OPEC will cut back on oil production early next year in a bid to stave off a further decline in the world price, Kuwait's oil minister said Thursday."
Business,"Russian authorities have assessed a new tax claim for \$114 million on one of Yukos' smaller subsidiaries, the Interfax news agency reported Thursday, in the latest legal assault against the embattled Russian oil giant."
World," Mexico's government plans sweeping  reforms to end rampant human rights violations, but experts  complain the plan lacks the teeth to stop police torture and  other abuses."
World,Supreme Court judges in Ecuador lock themselves inside their offices in protest at a decision to sack them.
World,President Bush says claims that US troops going to Iraq have  poor armour protection are being addressed.
World,US police say they still have no idea why a gunman shot and killed guitarist Darrell Abbott and three others at a rock concert.
Business,Worldwide Restaurant Concepts sounds like a company that is putting itself up for sale.
Business,Hollywood Entertainment's board wants shareholders to accept the lowest buyout offer. That's called negotiating?
Business,Intel smiles and proclaims all is well. Or is it a daily affirmation designed to keep angry investors at bay?
World,"Sgt. Christian Engeldrum, a New York firefighter who responded to the World Trade Center attack and died in Iraq, was mourned today in the Bronx."
World,"<p></p><p> By Andrei Khalip</p><p> RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Police armed with riflesand wearing flak jackets manned checkpoints across Rio deJaneiro on Thursday to prevent muggings and other violence astourists flocked to the ocean city for the holiday season.</p>"
World,"The winners of this year's Right Livelihood Awards - dubbed the ""alternative Nobels"" - received their prizes Thursday from Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in a ceremony at parliament."
Business," Consumer Reports magazine, best known for comparing the prices and performance of cars, televisions and washing machines, is adding drugs to its coverage to help Americans save money on their health care."
Business," America West Holdings Corp.  on Thursday said it would not bid for assets of bankrupt carrier ATA Airlines, saying the value does not justify the cost."
Business," Sneaker retailer Athlete's Foot Stores LLC filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition Thursday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, according to court papers."
Business," Consumer Reports magazine, best  known for comparing the prices and performance of cars,  televisions and washing machines, is adding drugs to its  coverage to help Americans save money on their health care."
Business, U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday  as investors hoping for a year end rally bought shares.
Business," Toll Brothers Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TOL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TOL.N</A> on Thursday  said quarterly profit nearly doubled and raised its outlook for  the new fiscal year, citing strong demand for its luxury homes."
Business," National Semiconductor Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NSM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NSM.N</A>, a maker of chips used to manage power consumption in  electronics, on Thursday said quarterly profit rose, helped by  a one time gain and a tax benefit, and it forecast a  smaller than usual sales decline in the current quarter."
Sci/Tech,Description: NASA is considering an unprecedented robotic mission to save the Hubble Space telescope. But a final report from the National Academy of Sciences says the robotic mission probably won #39;t be ready on time to save the telescope.
Business,"Plus, Amazon's British invasion, it's showtime for Martha, and GM's desperation gets noisier."
Business,DETROIT (AFP) - The Ford Motor Co. announced that two company veterans who were instrumental in the company #39;s turnaround will retire from the company in February.
Sci/Tech,"December 9, 2004 - PalmSource Inc. has purchased China MobileSoft Ltd., Nanjing, a vendor of mobile phone software and operating systems."
World,"One billion children - half the world #39;s population of children - suffer from poverty, conflict, HIV and AIDS, according to the United Nations child rights organisation."
Business,"Stocks rose on Thursday as investors bet on a year-end rally, while talk of a possible merger by telecommunications companies Sprint and Nextel and upbeat earnings from chip maker National Semiconductor Corp."
Business,"In a setback for flu vaccine development, Deerfield-based Baxter International Inc. said today it has suspended enrollment in a late-stage European trial for a cell-based flu vaccine."
Business,"US stocks were little changed on Thursday as an upbeat earnings report from chip maker National Semiconductor Corp. (NSM) sparked some buying, but higher oil prices limited gains."
Sci/Tech,"According to a recent study, a Chicken and a Human share half of their genes. Although the chicken genome contains considerably less DNA than the human genome, it has about the same number of genes."
Sci/Tech,"The moment that DVD rental firms have been dreading is apparently close at hand. Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) is launching a DVD rental service in the United Kingdom, beating Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) -- now officially a rival -- to the punch."
Sci/Tech,"OPENWORLD, SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) today announced evidence of strong support for its content management offering through partnerships with leading technology "
Sci/Tech," quot;There #39;s a whole lot of factors that impact statements on speed, and the companies never include them. How far was it transmitted?"
Sci/Tech,"Gartner #39;s research indicates that US consumers have certain expectations as to what fair use really is.  quot;When we #39;ve surveyed teens and adults, we #39;ve found that at least 60 percent of both groups "
Sci/Tech,KENNEDY SPACE CENTER The crew of the international space station has been ordered to cut calories because the food supply is running low.
Sports,"Steven Gerrard #39;s thunderous volley against Olimpiakos Piraeus may have secured Liverpool #39;s progress in the lucrative and prestigious UEFA Champions League, but it also virtually ensured the skipper #39;s Anfield exit during the summer transfer window."
Sports,"It #39;s very easy to reel off the options Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has at his disposal. Soon-to-be free-agent WRs Marvin Harrison and Brandon Stokley, RB Edgerrin James, and TEs Dallas "
Sports,"PHOENIX The Arizona Diamondbacks have worked out a four-year deal with third baseman Troy Glaus. The 2002 World Series MVP hit just .251 with 18 homers and 42 RBI #39;s in 58 games this year, missing much of the season due to shoulder surgery."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud party agreed on Thursday to a possible alliance with opposition Labour in a vote that averted a snap election and strengthened his Gaza withdrawal plan.
World,A SMALL but loud chorus of conservative voices is calling for the resignation of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. They say he is tainted by the UN oil-for-food scandal and should step down.
Business,Shares of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. dropped 6 percent Thursday after the Hollywood studio told Wall Street it will push back the release of its next  quot;Shrek quot; movie until the summer of 2007.
Business,"Jeffrey Bleustein, Harley-Davidson Co. chief executive officer, is retiring in April after 30 years with the company. Bleustein, 65, announced his retirement this afternoon at a company board meeting."
Business, Medical products maker Baxter International Inc. said Thursday it suspended flu vaccine testing being conducted in Europe after more participants than expected came down with mild fevers.
Sci/Tech,"deeper than most quakes. Some began just before a relatively large quake last September, they report in this week #39;s issue of the."
Sci/Tech,"As expected, the company unveiled Files 10g, part of the Oracle Collaboration Suite product line, at the OpenWorld user conference here."
Sci/Tech,It seems someone on the International Space Station has been super-sizing their meals: food is running so low that evacuation has been considered.
Sports,"New Zealand coach John Bracewell is sceptical about the preparation of the pitch for the Chappell-Hadlee Series decider, suggesting the Australians want to neutralise Black Caps spinner, Daniel Vettori."
Sports,Tuncay Sanli scored a classy second-half hat-trick to earn Fenerbahce a 3-0 win over a depleted Manchester United team in their final Champions League Group D match on Wednesday.
World,"The country representative of the United Nations Children #39;s Fund (UNICEF), Morten Giersing, sought cooperation Thursday from the rich of the society for the wellbeing of the children."
World,The United States welcomed on Thursday Japan #39;s decision to extend the deployment of its forces in Iraq for an additional 12 months.
World,"Iraq #39;s leading Shiite political groups formally announced today that they had formed an alliance to run in the national elections set for late January, saying their "
Business,"You could say it #39;s been quite a ride for Harley-Davidson #39;s (HDI:NYSE - news - research) Jeffrey L. Bleustein. The motorcycle company said Thursday that Bleustein, 65, will retire as CEO, effective April 30, but continue as chairman."
Business,"America West Holdings Corp. (AWA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it would not bid for assets of bankrupt carrier ATA Airlines, saying the value does not justify the cost."
Business,"Amazon.com Inc., the world #39;s biggest Internet retailer, began offering a DVD-rental service in the UK that will probably increase traffic on its site and could compete with Netflix Inc."
Business,Digital PhishNet is the latest effort to share information that leads to immediate action against phishers. By Thomas Claburn. A group of businesses and law-enforcement agencies Wednesday announced the establishment 
World," FIRST ON TAP: President Bush was meeting Monday with nine new senators and 41 new representatives joining the 109th Congress in a session that a spokesman said was aimed at ""coming together."""
Sci/Tech,A malicious email purporting to offer a link to download Lycos #39; controversial spam busting screensaver is infecting users with a Trojan - proving that the fall out from the botched and now ditched service will continue to cause users pain.
Sci/Tech,"The outer solar system may not be a cemetery full of dead, frozen bodies, suggest new observations of a large object called Quaoar."
Sci/Tech,Amazon.co.uk has added a rental service to its DVD tab allowing customers to rent six DVDs a month for 9.99 or four DVDs for 7.99 additionally rental members will save an extra 10 per cent off of Amazons DVD prices.
Business,OPEC oil producers have said they will rein in oversupply to bolster falling prices and that the cartel would have to reduce output quotas early next year.
Business,Veteran financier Carl Icahn said it was  quot;reprehensible and insulting quot; that the board of drug maker Mylan Laboratories Inc.
World, Secretary of State Colin Powell bid a nostalgic farewell on Thursday to the NATO Western security alliance he first served as platoon commander facing down the Soviet army 46 years ago.
Sports," In a Dec. 8 story about the Morehead State Kentucky basketball game, The Associated Press reported erroneously that in a 71 40 loss, Morehead State scored its fewest points in a game since early in the 1978 79 season, when the Eagles had 37 in a loss to Indiana. Morehead State scored 32 points in a 1995 loss to Kentucky."
World," Australia is sending its domestic intelligence agents to the Middle East for specialist training as part of a major effort to boost the fight against terrorism, the head of the country's main spy agency said."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  Likud party voted on Thursday in favor of his bid to bring the  opposition Labour party into government, officials said."
World," RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Police armed with rifles  and wearing flak jackets manned checkpoints across Rio de  Janeiro on Thursday to prevent muggings and other violence as  tourists flocked to the ocean city for the holiday season."
Business,Crude oil prices rose for the second day Thursday as traders worries that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) might trim excess oil output.
Business,"Baxter International has pulled its flu vaccine from a clinical trial in Britain because of side effects. Baxter, of Deerfield, Ill."
Business,Harley-Davidson Inc. on Thursday said Jeffrey L. Bleustein will retire from his position as chief executive on April 30 after 30 years at the company.
Sci/Tech,Oracle today announced Oracle(r) Collaboration Suite 10g with new real-time collaboration tools and enterprise content management capabilities.
Sci/Tech,Five advisories issued by security firm Secunia warn that a pop-up attack could expose users to phishing scams on most Web browsers.
Sci/Tech,"The EU Council of Ministers has today approved plans for Safer Internet Plus - a programme designed to make the internet safer for children by tackling illegal, unwanted and harmful content -ncluding spam  - to promote awareness."
Sports,"Suddenly, everyone wants to know about Danny Williams. Hypocrisy is a harsh term to level at anyone, but its like the Arsenal football shirt paraded around by Williams in Las Vegas, with its precision creases "
Sports,"South African Ernie Els fired a bogey free - five under par 67 to leave him one shot off the lead in the Dunhill Championships. The World number three teed off at 0645 local time starting from the ninth, but "
Sports,o Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says his sport must get serious about steroid use. And now the players #39;union says it #39;s ready to talk about a testing plan.
World,"ZIMBABWE #39;S ruling party used its parliamentary majority today to pass electoral reforms the opposition said did not go far enough, and ban foreign-funded rights groups, a move critics say would stifle dissent."
Business," Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by  #36;7.25 billion in the latest week to  #36;832.87 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Mobile phones are expected to generate greater revenue this year than traditional land lines with the nations of Africa, Asia and Latin America driving growth, a U.N. agency said Thursday."
World, A militant leader survived an Israeli missile strike on his car in Gaza on Thursday in Israel's first assassination attempt in the Palestinian territories since Yasser Arafat died in a Paris hospital.
Sci/Tech," Camera phones may make great Christmas gifts, but people better not use them for peeping Tom photos on federal property."
Business,OPEC oil ministers yesterday backed steps to end overproduction when members of the oil cartel meet in Cairo today. Saudi Arabia and others were authorised to open the taps in August as 
Business,"A 700 million (484 million) stake in Air France-KLM was put up for sale by the French Government yesterday, as part of an effort to more than halve its holding in the carrier to below 20 per cent."
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks moved higher late in the session on Thursday after Procter  amp; Gamble (NYSE: PG) released a positive forecast for sales and profits."
Sci/Tech, Retired Gen. Tommy Franks has signed on to be the spokesman for a company that uses global positioning system technology in teens' cell phones to let parents know how fast they're driving.
Sports," Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jets after missing practice with a sore hamstring Thursday, a day after he felt confident he was close to returning."
Sci/Tech,"South Korean semiconductor maker Samsung Electronics has begun shipping the world #39;s first 512-megabit (Mb) GDDR3 memory device, a graphics double-data-rate synchronous DRAM for graphics card makers and electronic game console manufacturers."
Sci/Tech," T Mobile USA, the U.S. wireless unit of Deutsche Telekom AG (DTEGn.DE), does not expect to offer broadband mobile data services for at least the next two years, its chief executive said on Thursday."
Sports,An arbitrator heard six hours of testimony Thursday in a grievance hearing that the NBA refused to attend about the Pacers-Pistons brawl-related suspensions issued by commissioner David Stern.
Sports,"The four blokes in flowing dresses at the back of the eighth hole certainly didn #39;t think so. They were among the first arrivals yesterday to catch the action at Huntingdale, adding their own bit of colour "
Sports,KUALA LUMPUR: Japan are faced with the task of having to travel to North Korea after being handed a tricky draw in the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup finals here Thursday.
Sci/Tech," Heat generated by notebook use may harm reproductive health, study says."
Sci/Tech," U.S. dieters will soon be able to count their carbs on mobile phones, the company behind the Atkins Diet said on Thursday."
World,"NEW DELHI: India on Thursday expressed concern over US arms sales to Pakistan, saying the India-Pakistan composite dialogue process poised at a sensitive juncture would be seriously affected."
Sci/Tech," IBM  will offer future employees a 401(k) pension plan instead of a fixed pension, the company said on Thursday, backing away from a controversial policy that reduced retirement payouts and stirred employee ire."
World," At a menorah lighting ceremony Thursday on the third night of Hanukkah, President Bush prayed for the safety and quick return of U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq."
Sci/Tech," Planet building is dusty work, and now two space telescopes have captured images of cosmic construction materials: disks of dust circling stars about the same size as our sun."
Sci/Tech," Low pitched rumbles from deep under California's San Andreas fault may offer a way to predict future earthquakes, U.S. geologists said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech, EU member states backed tough measures against ships polluting European waters on Thursday to try to head off any repetition of a disaster in 2002 that caused one of Europe's worst oil slicks.
Sci/Tech," The abrupt removal of the nest belonging to Pale Male, a famous red tailed hawk who lived on a tony Manhattan apartment building, had bird lovers up in arms on Thursday and demanding his home be restored."
Sci/Tech," OPEC nations and Saudi Arabia in particular are standing in the way of getting financial help to developing countries to cope with global warming, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Food is running so low aboard the international space station that the two crewmen have been instructed to cut back on calories, at least until a Russian supply ship arrives in a little over two weeks, NASA said Thursday."
World,Talks between Sudan's government and two rebel groups to resolve the nearly two-year battle resume Friday.
World,"With an eye to North Korea and China, Prime Minister Koizumi's Cabinet is set to pass new guidelines."
World,A flood of foreign observers is expected for the Dec. 26 rerun of the presidential vote.
Sci/Tech,Also: Congress OKs private spaceflight bill. News.com Extra
Sci/Tech,New report on offshoring points to greater acceptance among Australians.
Sci/Tech,It's not hip-hop. It's blip-pop. That's what the Gameboyzz Orchestra Project calls the sounds it squeezes out of a half dozen Game Boy consoles. Missing Links
Sci/Tech,Visiting Indian delegation gets earful from U.S. workers dislocated by outsourcing.
Sci/Tech,"Scott McNealy for years has relied on Top 10 lists for comic relief during his tech show keynote speeches, but at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco Wednesday, he tried a new stunt. Missing Links"
Sci/Tech,Hitachi has released its first all Serial ATA array and has bundled it with switches and network interface cards to create a preconfigured low-to-midrange SAN that competes with products from EMC and IBM.
Sci/Tech,Novell Inc. will no longer sell its branded version of SUSE Linux Open-Xchange Server next year and will instead provide its global maintenance and support services to users of Netline Internet Services' flagship Open-Xchange Server.
Sci/Tech,"Technology trade groups cheered parts of a comprehensive intelligence reform bill passed by Congress yesterday, but said the government's chief cybersecurity official should have a more prominent position."
Sci/Tech,Several major industry players and law enforcement agencies are collaborating in a new effort to respond to the rapidly growing phishing problem.
Sci/Tech,A combination of the heat generated by a laptop and the position of the thighs needed to balance it leads to higher temperatures that can be dangerous to a man's reproductive health.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle yesterday launched its Files 10g content management software, which is part of the Oracle Collaboration Suite product line."
Sci/Tech,"Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of Cisco Systems, and the company's CEO, John Chambers, took the time this week to talk about where his company has been, mistakes it has made and where it's going now."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phone subscribers around the globe totaled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year, about one quarter of the world's population, according to the International Telecommunication Union."
Business,"The French government entrusted Thursday two banks, Dutch bank ABN Amro and Societe Generale of France, to place shares on the market for best offers to cut state stake in "
Business,"IBM (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will offer future employees a 401(k) pension plan instead of a fixed pension, the company said on Thursday, backing away from "
Business,"According to CBS Marketwatch, Harley-Davidson Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Bleustein said today that he will hand over chief-executive duties to CFO James Ziemer on April 30, 2005."
Sci/Tech,Security researchers warned today of a vulnerability in most Web browsers that could allow scammers to launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on trusted Web sites.
Sci/Tech,"After agreeing to sell its PC division to China's Lenovo Group, IBM now faces the task of keeping its corporate and government customers from abandoning its standard-setting brand."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo will ship 400,000 More DS units for Japan, bringing the total to an impressive 2.8 million by the year #39;s end. Also included is a potentially disturbing but familiar quote from Iwata!"
Sci/Tech,"Lycos Europe has axed the distribution of a controversial screensaver designed to target websites that profit from spam, claiming that the company has made its point."
Sci/Tech,The European Union has launched a 45 million euro (\$60 million) plan to protect children from pornography and racist sites when they surf the Internet.
Sports,Steven Gerrard #39;s glorious strike against Olympiakos on Wednesday night was so good that Sven-Goran Eriksson watched countless reruns of it in his Soho Square office yesterday.
Sports,"Bruce McDonald, a little-known Zimbabwean, took the first-round lead on 66 in the European Tour #39;s Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club."
Sports,"And now for a shipment direct from the Department of Inevitable Results: Tiger Woods, the reinvention. Oh, not the marriage, which some would take to redefine Woods as a man on the grow for "
World,Over 1500 experts and politicians from 189 countries discuss global warming scenario after Russia ratified the Kyoto Protocol. Bush is the main target of delegates for his anti-ecological policy.
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. has started recruiting testers for the first beta of Windows Server 2003 R2, an update to Windows Server that the vendor plans to ship in October next year."
Sci/Tech,Chinese network equipment manufacturer Huawei Technologies is beginning to make inroads into the U.S. mobile telecommunications market about three years after establishing a subsidiary here.
Sci/Tech," Rumored merger talks between Sprint and Nextel Communications Thursday were met with a ""no comment"" from Sprint.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more reasons for the world's most demanding businesses to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform. Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications side by side and run the same OS on SPARC(R), AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor based systems. Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech," An appeals court should throw out a half billion dollar patent infringement judgment against Microsoft Corp. because a lower court failed to recognize that the Web browsing patent was based on a technology that was not invented by the company awarded the money, a Microsoft lawyer argued Thursday."
Sci/Tech," The explosive growth in online fraud and the impact of tough new federal regulations were on the minds of information security executives who gathered in New York Tuesday for the second annual CSO Interchange, a gathering of chief security officers (CSOs)."
Sci/Tech,"Heat generated by notebook use may harm reproductive health, study says."
Sci/Tech,"Search Engine Inclusion Techniques on Google   \\Over the years of its existence Google gained a well-deserved reputation as the top choice for internet users. Providing a comprehensive coverage of the web and returning searched queries with great relevancy in less than a second, Google certainly is the internet rsquo;s ..."
Sci/Tech,Google Making Nearly \$.10 on Every Search Query\\John Battelle's Search Blog picked this up the other day from a blogger who dissected Google's public revenue records to come to the conclusion that Google earns about \$.09 per every search query - a hefty return. With the average cost per click ...
Sci/Tech,"How Web Design Can Affect Search Engine Rankings\\Uniquely built web sites can create unique issues when being promoted on the search engines. From a basic 3 page brochure site to a corporate site with hundreds of dynamically generated pages, every web site needs to have certain design aspects in order ..."
Business, A United Airlines jumbo jet took off from San Francisco at the start of the historic first US commercial flight to Vietnam since the fall of Saigon nearly 30 years ago.
Business,"US jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week in more worrying news for the labor market, government data showed on Thursday, while other indicators offered more positive signals for the economy."
Business,"Oracle Corp. Chief Executive Larry Ellison aimed his famously barbed tongue outside the technology industry Wednesday, taunting the owners of the San Francisco 49ers for refusing to sell the  quot;worst team in football."
Sci/Tech,"In order to achieve the speed of one gigabit per second, Siemens combined an  quot;intelligent antenna system quot; consisting of three transmitting and four receiving antennas with Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing."
Sci/Tech,The European Union has launched a 45 million euro (\$60 million) plan to protect children from pornography and racist sites when they surf the Internet.
Sports,"It #39;s official, the notorious brawl last month between the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and some fans has resulted in criminal charges."
Sports,"Members of the new Ohio State basketball staff have worked on fixing their current team for nearly six months. From the outside, it hasn #39;t seemed that long, but it probably felt like a year or more to the "
Business,"Asian stocks fell in US trading after Xilinx Inc. and Altera Corp., the largest makers of programmable computer chips, cut their sales forecasts."
Business,America #39;s United Airlines has launched the first daily flight service to Vietnam from the United States since 1975. The flight represents the first such service by an American air carrier since the end of 
Sports," No matter how Brian Westbrook gets the ball, he's a threat to score every time he touches it."
Sci/Tech,  The crew of the international space station has been ordered to cut calories because the food supply is running low.
Sports, Denver Nuggets forward Rodney White was suspended without pay for one game by the NBA on Thursday for pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon.
Sports,"Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Lamar Hunt appears ready to get out of Major League Soccer and sever ties with the Kansas City Wizards."
World,Talks between Sudan #39;s government and two rebel groups to resolve the nearly two-year battle resume Friday. By Abraham McLaughlin  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
World," TORONTO (CP)   Rev. Barbara McDowall and her wife, Gail Donnelly, say all they ever wanted was the right to walk down the aisle just like any other couple in love."
Business," U.S. jobless claims rose  unexpectedly last week in more worrying news for the labor  market, government data showed on Thursday, while other  indicators offered more positive signals for the economy."
Business," US Airways Group Inc. probably  will need more cost cuts or a boost in revenue to attract the   $250 million in equity it says it needs to leave bankruptcy  next year, the company said on Thursday."
Business," Stocks rose on Thursday as investors  bet on a year end rally, while talk of a possible merger by  telecommunications companies Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> and Nextel  Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A> fueled buying."
Business," The Vanguard Group said on Thursday it  has implemented a temporary ""cooling off"" closure period for  its  $5.3 billion Energy Fund, effective immediately."
Business," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> will offer future  employees a 401(k) pension plan instead of a fixed pension, the  company said on Thursday, backing away from a controversial  policy that reduced retirement payouts and stirred employee  ire."
Business," US Airways Group Inc. probably will need more cost cuts or a boost in revenue to attract the  #36;250 million in equity it says it needs to leave bankruptcy next year, the company said on Thursday."
Business," Back and forth. Back. And forth. No, this isn't baseline tennis. It's the Dow Jones industrial average, which has generally been stuck in a trading range  9000 to 10,500  for the past five years. ""While the Fed is as accommodative as it's been since the late 1970s,"" says Brian Wesbury, chief economist at Griffin, Kubik, Stephens  amp; Thompson, ""potential inflation could really knock earnings growth down to single digits."" The market might get stuck in a trading range for a few years more."
Business,LOS ANGELES: Animated film studio DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc reported on Wednesday a profit from a year-earlier loss in its first earnings period since the company went public in October.
Business,"By The Associated Press. Investors resumed their December rally yesterday, looking past higher oil prices and focusing instead on building up their portfolios before the end of the year."
Business,"US stocks rose on investors #39; hopes for a year-end rally, while the dollar eked out gains and oil advanced again on Thursday as OPEC ministers supported supply cuts by applying official output quotas."
Business,"PHOENIX America West Airlines has backed away from a potential bidding war for bankrupt ATA Airlines, paving the way for AirTran to take over ATA operations."
Business,"(12/09/04)Oracle CEO Larry Ellison feels strongly about unified data hubs. In fact, he thinks the biggest terrorist attack in the United States could have been prevented if intelligence officials "
Business," There is a perception in international financial circles that Canadian markets are the  quot;Wild West quot; and it hurts Canadian companies when they try to raise money abroad, Bank of Canada governor David Dodge said Thursday."
Business,"BRUSSELS Neelie Kroes came out swinging Thursday in her first public appearance as Europe #39;s new competition commissioner, blocking a merger in the energy industry and slapping fines on three chemical companies for running a cartel."
Business,  The magazine known for evaluating cars and electronics is setting its sights on finding the best value and quality of prescription drugs on the market.
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. probably will need more cost cuts or a boost in revenue to attract the \$250 million in equity it says it needs to leave bankruptcy next year, the company said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"After completing their purchase of mobile phone company China MobileSoft, PalmSource indicated a Linux version of their software would soon be available."
Sci/Tech,"Previous forecasts projected that shipments of Nintendo #39;s new DS handheld would reach 1 million by year end. However, during Thanksgiving week, the company sold half a million of the devices "
Sci/Tech,Security have warned about a new Web browser security hole which could allow scammers to launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on trusted websites.
Sci/Tech,"While grid computing vendors Sun and IBM are taking the reins of the utility computing market, the competition is collaborating to provide proof-of-concept projects to improve and showcase their services and offerings."
Sports,"time champion Bradley Hughes of Australia shot an 8 under 64 to take a two stroke lead at the Australian Masters on Friday, one day after the opening round was suspended by rain."
Sports,TORONTO Toronto Raptors guard Vince Carter will miss at least two games because of a strained left Achilles #39; tendon. Carter was injured in the second half in last night #39;s 90-to-86 overtime loss at Detroit.
Sports,"The government has advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to go ahead with the matches in Chittagong on the basis of its security teams report, Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Navtej Sarna announced today."
Sports,Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart was stripped of the Ajax Amsterdam captaincy on Thursday after he refused to play out of position in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich.
Sports,  Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown has been suspended by the Washington Wizards for conduct detrimental to the team.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, New York: The Bush administration on Thursday eased the pressure it had been putting on Secretary General Kofi Annan since American calls for his resignation, saying for the first time that it had faith in him and did not want to see him "
World,"BRUSSELS The North Atlantic Treaty Organization agreed on Thursday to enlarge from 60 to 300 the number of personnel stationed in Baghdad to train Iraqi soldiers, but not before there was a contentious discussion with the foreign ministers of six "
World,"NEW DELHI: Manmohan said India would address all issues with Pakistan, provided General Pervez Musharraf stuck to his commitment to stop terrorism against India."
World,In the final talks of negotiations between the Anglo-Irish drive for a peaceful Northern Ireland the IRA guerrillas said on Thursday that they would never be humiliated by photographing their actual disarmaments.
World,"A number of mortar shells have exploded near the Italian embassy in Baghdad, Defence Minister Antonio Martino said.  quot;Several mortar shells fell about 50 metres from the embassy but there were no Italian victims, quot; he said in Rome on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Shares of PeopleSoft Inc.  traded near a one year high on Thursday after analysts raised their earnings outlooks for the business software maker, which continues to fight a  #36;9.2 billion hostile takeover bid by Oracle Corp. ."
Sports, Steelers wide receiver  Plaxico Burress' injured hamstring will keep him out for a  third straight game when Pittsburgh welcomes the New York Jets  to town Sunday.
World," The Democratic Party has neglected Hispanic voters for a decade and risks severe election losses unless it changes course, Hispanic lawmakers wrote party leaders Thursday."
Sports," ORLANDO, Fla. (Sports Network) - Heath Miller of Virginia  was named the winner of the John Mackey Award as the nation's  top tight end."
Sci/Tech, Sea turtles stand to gain protection from accidental killings through a new federal policy announced Thursday to require stricter documentation on imports of shrimp and shrimp products.
Sci/Tech,"Ever want to growl ""shhhhhh!"" to someone who's talking way too loudly on a cell phone? Rather than cause a scene, why not express your sentiments in a card? Missing Links"
World," Vicente Fox, often criticized as a  paper cowboy for a tame performance in four years as Mexican  president, is now in a showdown with Congress and Mexico City's  popular mayor and at odds with Washington."
World, GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - An international court has  ordered Guatemala to pay a record sum of almost \$8 million in  compensation to survivors of a 1982 army-led massacre of  hundreds of civilians in the country's Maya Indian heartland.
Business,"NEW YORK US stocks were little changed Thursday, recovering earlier losses after an upbeat earnings report from the chip maker National Semiconductor sparked some buying."
Business,"ATA Airlines Inc. #39;s future will fall to one of three bidders Friday while a fourth contender, America West Airlines canceled its buyout interest Thursday."
Business,"Sun Capital Partners Inc. and TDR Capital LLP, private equity buyout firms, agreed to pay 1.03 billion pounds (\$1.98 billion) for HHG Plc #39;s UK-based life insurance units, their first investment in the industry."
Business,"Bird #39;s Custard and Angel Delight have been sold for 70m to Premier Foods, the group which owns Ambrosia rice pudding and Rowntree #39;s jelly."
Sci/Tech,"Sales of Nintendos new and controversial, handheld gaming system Nintendo DS are above analysts - and Nintendos -xpectations."
Sci/Tech," Food is running so low aboard the international space station the two crewmen have been instructed to cut back on calories, at least until a Russian supply ship arrives in a little over two weeks, NASA said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"building is dusty work, and now two space telescopes have captured images of cosmic construction materials: disks of dust circling stars about the same size as our sun."
Sci/Tech,"Novell has extended a partnership to sell software for e-mail and other server functions from Netline Internet Service, the companies said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"The buzz over Apple Computer #39;s next iPod music player has reached a fevered pitch after one web site posted details and a mock up drawing of the new device, which stores "
Sci/Tech,"Safer Internet Plus, the four-year program proposed by the European Commission in March, will have a budget of \$60 million to combat illegal and harmful Web content."
Sports,"STEVEN GERRARD appeared to nail his colours to the Liverpool mast when he inspired his team to reach the knockout phase of the Champions League, but Roman Abramovich is steady in his belief that "
Sports,"09.12.04 - By Janne Romppainen: Unlike many perhaps expected beforehand, in the year 2004 the heavyweight division has given the fans plenty of interesting fights."
Sports,Colin Montgomerie was thrilled to get an invitation from Tiger Woods to play in his year-end tournament with 15 of the best players in golf.
Sports," The Los Angeles Dodgers landed a dandy Thursday in free agent infielder Jeff Kent. Kent, 36, agreed to a two year contract, but financial terms were not disclosed."
Sports,"HAVING produced only one European Cup finalist in the last 19 seasons, England can suddenly claim pre-eminence in the games elite club competition with four teams through to the first knock-out round."
Sports," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledged Thursday that one segment of the latest proposal from the players #39; union was significant, but stressed that much more lies ahead in solving the league #39;s fiscal problems."
Sports, National Basketball Association players union leaders met with an arbitrator to have suspensions from a brawl between players and fans reduced but league officials did not participate.
World,Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won an important victory within his party today that greatly improves the likelihood his faltering government will survive and proceed with a plan 
World,"They are a billion strong. Diseased, malnourished, uneducated, they are a people on the run from wars that take the lives of their brothers and sisters."
World,This would appear to be an appropriate time to discuss the potential for Palestinian nonviolence and its ramifications for Israel.
Sports," Hers was the game that launched a thousand kicks, then tens of thousands, then millions, a rare blend of brains, beauty and hard nosed grace that redefined what it meant to play like a girl."
Business," Edward Zander always wanted to be in charge. After 25 years in high technology, including five years as a prominent second banana at Sun Microsystems, Zander got his wish. In January he became chief executive at Motorola, a fallen angel of mobile communications. It used to own the business. It doesn't anymore."
Business,"Hugh Osmond, the entrepreneur better known for investing in the food and drink sector, on Thursday night sealed the UK #39;s largest closed life assurance deal with the "
Business,"A possible merger of Nextel Communications, the fifth-ranked wireless carrier in the US, and Sprint, the third-largest, may be winning strategy, given the ferocious competition in the telecommunications industry."
Business,"US Airways probably will need more cost cuts or a boost in revenue to attract the USD\$250 million in equity it says it needs to leave bankruptcy next year, the company said on Thursday."
Business,Education: Bleustein holds a master #39;s degree and doctorate in engineering mechanics from Columbia University and a bachelor #39;s degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University.
Sci/Tech,Do you want to use more than one iPod with the same computer? There are a couple of different ways you can do it. Apple has posted an article about how to do so.
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS (Michigan): Prosecutors issued assault and battery charges here on Wednesday against five National Basketball Association players and five spectators, with jail time possible for their actions in a November brawl."
Sports,"IN CASE anyone had forgotten, Jim McDonnell, Danny Williamss trainer, stood up at the last pre-bout press conference here on Wednesday and repeated his "
Sports,"Now that he #39;s married, Tiger Woods says it won #39;t be long before he starts a family.  quot;I don #39;t want to be an old father, quot; Woods said Thursday."
Sports,The Washington Wizards suspended Kwame Brown for one game Thursday for conduct detrimental to the team. Brown will miss Friday #39;s game against the New York Knicks.
Sports,Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson insists he has no regrets about fielding a second-string side against Fenerbahce last night. Sanli Tuncays second-half hat-trick consigned the Red Devils to a 3-0 defeat 
World,"Al Qaeda will attempt an attack on a key maritime target in the next 12 months with potentially devastating economic consequences, UK security experts said on Friday."
World, Ukraine's civil servants went back to work for the first time in weeks as the opposition lifted its blockade of government buildings and a political crisis eased following a compromise with the ruling regime.
World," Under the guidance of Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric, Shiite parties presented a list Thursday of 228 candidates for next month's parliamentary elections. Minority Sunni Arabs, who had been favored under Saddam Hussein, must now decide whether to join the race or renounce a vote that will help determine the country's future."
World," The United States manipulated intelligence on North Korea's nuclear program in a similar fashion to its use of weapons of mass destruction to justify the war on Iraq, a US foreign policy expert said in an article."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Parliament was set to vote on pair of thorny government expenses late Thursday: the scandal plagued gun registry and the Governor General's budget.
World, NO HIKE: President Bush ruled out raising taxes to finance an overhaul of Social Security to help the system survive an impending wave of retiring baby boomers.
World,"The Metropolitan Museum's show is a sumptuous assemblage of animal products used to keep humans warm, make them look good and ratchet up their social status."
Business,"Nearly \$10 billion was wiped off Russian stocks Thursday, the Moscow Times reported. The huge fall was caused by investors #39; fears that a surprise \$158 million tax claim against Russia #39;s No."
Business,"Hugh Osmond, the pubs-to-pizzas entrepreneur, is to make a dramatic move into Britain #39;s life insurance market by leading a 1billion cash acquisition "
Business,"America West Holdings Corp., of Phoenix, the parent company of America West Airlines, declined to bid for bankrupt ATA #39;s assets Thursday, America West said."
Sports," Ron Artest took the witness stand and described, in his words, one of the worst brawls in NBA history. Teammates Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal and Anthony Johnson did the same, and a union attorney and one of O'Neal's bodyguards also testified."
Sci/Tech,"Astronaut, Leroy Chiao, and his crewmate have eaten through more food than Mission Control anticipated. (NASA). By GINA TREADGOLD."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco systems announced on Thursday that it has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire privately held BCN Systems. Cisco had been an investor in the Santa Clara, Calif."
Sports,"THE first pro opponent of Danny Williams believes the Brixton Bomber will cut 6ft 7in Vitali Klitschko down to size to be WBC heavyweight champion, writes STEVE BRENNER."
Sports,"NEW HAVEN, Conn, Southern Cal quarterback Matt Leinart has been named the Walter Camp player of the year after leading the Trojans to a 12-and-0 record and a berth in the BCS title game."
World,"A majority of people worldwide say corruption among government and business elites is a grave problem, and about 10 percent say that they or a member of their household paid a bribe in the previous year, according to a new global opinion poll."
World,A fghanistan #39;s three-year drive for stability reached a milestone when Mr. Hamid Karzai was sworn in Tuesday as its first popularly elected president.
Business, Telekom Malaysia Bhd. (4863.KU) late Thursday said it will buy a 27.3 stake in Indonesia #39;s PT Excelcomindo Pratama for  $314 million in cash.
Business,"United Airlines began service between San Francisco and Vietnam Thursday, the first such regular flight to the Asian country in 30 years."
Business,"International Business Machines Corp. has shut its cash-balance pension plan to new employees, CBSMarketwatch.com reports. Instead, new employees can contribute 6 percent of their "
Sci/Tech,"The open-source software Linux is making a bigger dent in China #39;s ever-galloping mobile phone market. US-based PalmSource, provider of Palm OS, a popular operating system powering "
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp, Japan #39;s second largest chipmaker, has agreed to start selling a type of semiconductor known as flash memory to Apple Computer Inc, maker of the best-selling iPod digital music player."
Sci/Tech,"December 09, 2004 - In a recent statement given at the Tokyo headquarters of the Foreign Correspondents Club, Nintendo Co Ltd president Satoru Iwata said Nintendo will not lose the imminent handheld war against Sony."
World,It was a telling sign when senior commanders in the Central Command recently started counting the number of Palestinian stone-throwing incidents in the West Bank.
World," LETHBRIDGE, Alta. (CP)   Sending an RCMP officer to jail for shooting a drunken prisoner who grabbed his gun would amount to cruel and unusual punishment, Mike Ferguson's lawyer argued Thursday."
Sports, It was difficult for Southern California's Pete Carroll and Oklahoma's Bob Stoops to keep from repeating each other when the two coaches met Thursday.
Sports,"For people so sure that most fans don't care what Barry Bonds has fed his body, I would ask, why has baseball suddenly rethought its marketing position on his home-run record chase?"
Sports,"As a rookie, Eli Manning needs the time to swat away the cobwebs of confusion, the time that almost every young quarterback has needed for one reason or another."
World,A US marine who turned up in Lebanon after disappearing from Iraq is charged with desertion.
World,"A retired Chilean army colonel is accused of orchestrating the execution of Victor Jara, a singer killed in 1973."
Business,"Nextel (NXTL:Nasdaq - news - research) and Sprint (FON:NYSE - news - research) shares surged to multiyear highs, fueled by reports that the telcos are in merger talks."
Business,"ALEXANDRIA, VA. The former chief financial officer for US Airways is offering a bleak outlook for the carrier. Dave Davis told a bankruptcy court in Virginia the airline doesn #39;t expect to turn a profit until 2007."
Sci/Tech,"This week, the Walt Disney Company and its Buena Vista division said they would release content on the Blu-Ray next-generation DVD standard, meaning that battlelines have been drawn in publishing content."
Sports,The NHL players #39; association offered an immediate 24 percent rollback of salaries Thursday as the centerpiece of a new proposal handed to the league in an effort to end the season-long lockout.
World," OTTAWA (CP)   DART: the name conjures up images of a fast response, highly mobile team that can fly into a disaster zone, turn on a dime and deal with whatever catastrophe looms."
World,"Sudan #39;s government has said it hopes to reach a deal in talks resuming tomorrow with rebels in Darfur, which the UN says is descending into chaos."
Sports," RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Don Catlin, head of the  Los Angeles laboratory which identified a test for the designer  steroid THG, believes the BALCO scandal has ultimately helped  the war on drugs in sport."
Business," After fretting for months about the bulging U.S. deficit, in recent days currency traders have turned their attention to the health of the world's other economies."
Business," The dollar edged up on Friday as investors took advantage of the currency's recent weakness to take profits, and as the market took on more neutral positions in the final stretch before the year end."
Business,"The General Motors #39; European unit accepted a deal Thursday to cut as many as 12,000 jobs to end four years of revenue losses, the BBC reported."
Business,"With fanfare and an appearance by actor David Hasselhoff, a United Airlines flight headed for Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday - the first direct flight from the United States to Vietnam in almost three decades."
Business,We look for the best bargain when we shop for a car or a new coat. But what if you could comparison-shop your prescription medication?
Sci/Tech,It is being billed as the DVD equivalent of the Betamax versus VHS video format battle of the early 1980s. Disney announced yesterday it has signed up to Sony #39;s Blu-ray technology for the 
Sports,"THOUSAND OAKS, California : Host Tiger Woods fired a four-under par 67 here Thursday to match fellow American Jim Furyk and Scotland #39;s Colin Montgomerie for the lead after the first round of the World Challenge."
Sports,The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that the Indian cricket team will play in Chittagong after the venue was given the green light by the security delegation sent to Bangladesh.
Sports,"Lamar Hunt announced on Thursday that he will sell the Kansas City Wizards, opening up the possibility that the club will leave the area for any number of opportunities throughout the United States or even Canada."
Business," The dollar staged a broad based rally Monday and oil prices slid, boosting shares in some Asian power and exporter companies, but many investors struggled for direction on the first trading day of 2005."
Sports," Mavericks swingman Michael Finley came off the injured list Thursday in time to start against the Seattle SuperSonics, giving Dallas another scorer besides Dirk Nowitzki."
Sci/Tech," NEW YORK One day after U.S. soldiers directly questioning Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld about the lack of armored vehicles in Iraq made national news, an email from a Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times embedded reporter ignited more interest after it was posted on two influential Web sites."
Sci/Tech," For the first time, scientists have found rings of dust around planet bearing stars  #151; an important confirmation of theories about how planets form, NASA announced Thursday."
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Sci/Tech,"\\My boy Howard Dean talks  about the next generation of politics:\\""The destination of the Democratic Party means making it a party that can\communicate with its supporters and with all Americans. Politics is at its\best when we create and inspire a sense of community. The tools that were\pioneered in my campaign -- like blogs, and meetups, and streaming video --\are just a start. We must use all of the power and potential of technology as\part of an aggressive outreach to meet and include voters, to work with the\state parties, and to influence media coverage.""\\The Internet will fundamentally change every aspect of society.  It started in\how we developed software.  Open Source is starting  ...\\"
Sci/Tech,Peers express dismay that long-term solutions are not forthcoming on disposing of radioactive waste.
World," Maoists rebels set off a powerful bomb in the Nepali capital on Thursday, causing no casualties but leaving a large part of a government building in ruins, police said."
Business,OPEC ministers said Thursday that they were considering curbing output and taking some oil off the market to prevent a price slump.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices managed to reduce the maximum thermal output of its newly released 90 nanometer Opteron server processors by 25 percent compared to the previous generation, the company said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Software company asks appeals court to cancel patent infringement judgment.
Sports,"In few other sports could three players across such a broad spectrum be in contention for a title. But such is the case after the first round of the Dunhill Championship, where only six of the world #39;s top 200 golfers are playing."
Sports,"When Pittsburg State (Kan.) football coach Chuck Broyles surveyed his roster last August, he was confident he had an offense that could score."
Business,"Two of the Ford Motor Company #39;s most senior executives retired on Thursday in a sign that the company #39;s deep financial crisis has abated, though serious challenges remain."
Business,"_ For the first time since 1975, a US passenger jet is flying from the US directly to Vietnam. The United Air Lines flight with 347 aboard took off from San Francisco today and is scheduled "
Business,"SYDNEY : Prime Minister John Howard warned that Australia #39;s strong dollar, high world oil prices and the lingering effects of prolonged drought would dampen the country #39;s long-buoyant economy in 2005."
Sci/Tech,Nintendo has revealed the companies plans to increase by 40 the number of Nintendo DS portable gaming systems shipping in the US before the end of the year.
Sci/Tech,"Through partnerships with leading technology vendors intended to leverage the capabilities of Oracle Files 10g, Oracle has announced evidence of strong support for its content management offering."
Sci/Tech,Novell Inc is set to discontinue its SUSE Linux Openexchange Server collaboration software product in favor of the Open-Xchange Server technology that underpins it from Netline Internet Service GmbH.
Sci/Tech, A federal appeals court on Thursday wrestled with whether to overturn or uphold a lower court #39;s  $565 million judgment against Microsoft in the biggest patent dispute in Web history.
Business,"Two of the Ford Motor Company's most senior executives retired in a sign that the company's deep financial crisis has abated, though serious challenges remain."
Sports,"Gary Bettman, the NHL season is now in your hands. And because you have said repeatedly that saving this season isn #39;ta concern of yours, that can #39;t be good news for fans."
Sports,"Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund is in  quot;serious quot; negotiations to sell the NBA franchise, which has enjoyed a dramatic financial turnaround since the arrival of star LeBron James."
Sports," The Los Angeles Dodgers got the established run producer they coveted for the middle of their lineup, and Jeff Kent got the team he wanted to play for since he was a boy."
Sports," The San Diego Padres lacked speed and an experienced bench last season, things veteran infielder Eric Young is capable of providing."
World,"One day after creating the South American Community of Nations (CSN), a continent wide political-economic bloc, the leaders of South America on Thursday signed the Ayacucho Declaration "
Sports,Perhaps it #39;s fitting that the future of the British Grand Prix has been secured after an argument straight from the playground.
Sports,"Ernie Els is a red-hot favourite to win the Dunhill Championship, which begins at Leopard Creek in South Africa early tomorrow. The Big Easy is as short as 11-10 with the fixed-odds firms to brush aside a "
Sports,"Two Heismans, one man. Maybe he #39;s been alone long enough, in the club that claims only him as a member. Time for Archie Griffin to get company?"
World,About 50 percent of the children in Bangladesh are malnourished while 36 percent of the babies are born underweight. The country has around six million working children and about 2.5 lakh children die every 
World,Tony Blair has been lobbying for George Bush #39;s support for a new international treaty on global warming. On Thursday The Times claimed that Downing Street had confirmed the prime minister had held  quot;lengthy 
Business," Ford Motor Co. on Thursday announced the retirements of president Nick Scheele and vice chairman Allan Gilmour, two company veterans tapped by chairman Bill Ford to help the company emerge from a sea of red ink during the past three years."
Business,"The first commercial flight from the United States to Vietnam since the war nearly 30 years ago has taken off from San Francisco. The new service to Ho Chi Minh City, run by United Airlines, will fly daily."
Business,"Sprint and Nextel, two of the top five US mobile phone carriers, are negotiating a merger, say people close to the proposed deal. The combined company would be worth about \$70bn."
World, Delegates to a United Nations climate conference discussed new ways to combat greenhouse emissions after the current agreement expires as nearly 200 countries continued meetings Thursday on the effort to limit a gradual rise of 
World,The prosecution and defense in Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s four-year-long bribery trial have one last chance Thursday to make their case before a panel of three judges begins deliberations.
World," Some Venezuelan television channels began altering their programs Thursday, citing fears of penalties under a new law restricting violence and sexual content over the airwaves."
World, Japan has approved an overhaul of its military policy to take account of threats from China and North Korea and to allow defense exports to the United States.
World," President Bush announced Thursday he was keeping the heads of the Transportation, Interior, Housing and Labor departments, ending the major shake up that will put new faces on three fifths of his Cabinet in his second term."
Business," Johnson   Johnson aims to seal a  purchase of Guidant Corp. without immediately jettisoning the  medical device maker's stent operations, sources familiar with  the situation said on Thursday."
Business," The dollar edged up on Friday as  investors took advantage of the currency's recent weakness to  take profits, and as the market took on more neutral positions  in the final stretch before the year end."
World," Sudan's government said on Thursday it hoped to reach a deal in talks resuming on Friday with rebels in Darfur, which the United Nations says is descending into chaos."
World,"The US resumes commercial flights to Vietnam, 30 years after the last flight at the end of the war."
Business,"Nextel Communications is in advanced talks to merge with the Sprint Corporation, a deal that would form the third largest cellphone company in the nation."
World,"The M.T.A., in an effort to raise more than \$1 billion, wants to sell or lease many of its 14,000 properties."
World,"The two astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been asked to curb their calories because of a food shortage, NASA officials said Thursday."
Business,"Herv Gaymard, France #39;s new finance minister, yesterday made his first move towards reducing the state #39;s hefty budget deficit by selling almost half of the government #39;s holding in Air France-KLM for a total of 682m (\$906m)."
Business,Hong Kong retail investors have flocked to the US\$3bn listing of shops and car parks by the local Housing Authority with nearly one in ten of the territory #39;s 
Business,"Premier Foods, the manufacturer of foods with long shelf lives, is to acquire Bird #39;s, the best-selling custard brand that has drenched countless dishes of jam sponge and spotted dick during its 167-year history."
Business,"France is to launch a French-language news channel next year in a long-awaited attempt to challenge the dominance of the American view of world current affairs, the prime minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, said yesterday."
Business,"The country #39;s grain exporter has been busy again, selling its stake of almost 15 per cent in Elders #39; parent company, Futuris."
Business,"Neelie Kroes, the EU #39;s controversial new competition commissioner, yesterday signalled to the French authorities that she would block any attempt to protect France #39;s energy market by engineering a merger between its state-owned electricity and gas groups."
Business," The dollar staged a broad based rally  Monday and oil prices slid, boosting shares in some Asian power  and exporter companies, but many investors struggled for  direction on the first trading day of 2005."
Sports," In the first half, Illinois trailed for 11 minutes, 20 seconds, longer than it had in its first seven games combined. In the second half, the Fighting Illini were in control buzzer to buzzer in a solid defense of their No. 1 ranking."
Sports," Katie Gearlds scored 21 points for No. 21 Purdue, which handed 15th ranked DePaul its first loss of the season, 69 61 Thursday night."
Sci/Tech, quot;I commend the National Academy of Sciences on this outstanding report. I fought to add \$300 million to NASA #39;s budget for a Hubble servicing mission and I will continue to advocate for a mission to take place.
Sports,"Oklahoma quarterback Jason White was a two-time award winner Thursday night, taking the Maxwell Award as college football #39;s best all-around player and adding his second straight Davey O #39;Brien quarterback trophy."
World,"Ariel Sharon, Israeliprime minister, yesterday warned his rightwing Likud party that it would face early elections unless it backed a coalition with the opposition Labour party "
World,"The HIV/Aids pandemic is the worst catastrophe in history and is blighting childhood across the developing world, especially sub-Saharan Africa, the United Nations said yesterday."
World,"Brazil and Peru have announced a 363m plan for a highway to link Brazil #39;s Amazon basin to the Pacific, raising concerns about further devastation in the rainforest."
Sports,"Manager Joe Torre repeatedly declined comment Thursday on whether he thinks first baseman Jason Giambi will return to the Yankees, but the Hall of Famer Yogi Berra did not."
Sports,The operative word in the National Football League this season is ouch.
Sports,"Georgetown led for most of the first half Thursday night, before succumbing to top-ranked Illinois, 74-59, at MCI Center."
Sports,The NBA declines to participate as Indiana teammates testify before an arbitrator in an attempt to get their brawl-related suspensions reduced.
Sports,"Toronto star Vince Carter will miss at least two games with a strained left Achilles' tendon, suffered Wednesday in a loss to Detroit."
Sports,"Kansas City's star running back Priest Holmes, who was leading the NFL in scoring and rushing when he got hurt Nov. 7, will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury."
Sports,"Ohio State has imposed a one-year postseason ban on its men's basketball team after the university admits former coach Jim O'Brien gave a recruit \$6,000."
Business," The euro bore the brunt of a  broad based dollar rally on Monday, the first trading session  of 2005, shedding nearly 1 percent on technical factors and the  adjustment of positions in thin trade."
Business,"As ministers from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries meet in Cairo, there are calls for cuts in output to prevent the slide in oil prices accelerating with the seasonal decline in demand in the spring."
Business,"Ford announced several high-level management changes yesterday, including the retirement of two stalwarts, its president Sir Nick Scheele and vice-chairman Allan Gilmour, who played "
Business,"WMC Resources, the Australian mining group fighting a hostile A\$7.4bn takeover bid from Xstrata, is to return up to A\$1bn (US\$1.3bn) to shareholders after yesterday upgrading its profit forecast for 2004."
Business,The cellular telephone industry #39;s game of musical chairs has restarted again - and the music may soon stop with one less chair.
Business,"Hugh Osmond, the business man who made his fortune through pizzas and pubs, is at the head of a consortium spending over 1bn to buy the Pearl life insurance business."
Business,"The US government has asked DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Dodge to recall some of its Dodge Durango SUVs and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks due to concerns over their safety, Chrysler officials said on Thursday."
Business,"Hyatt Corporation, the hotel operator owned by the Pritzker family, yesterday said it would buy the AmeriSuites chain from Blackstone, the private equity group, in a deal believed to be worth about \$600m."
Sports,"MALELANE, South Africa (Sports Network) -- Unheralded Bruce McDonald, a 23-year-old from Zimbabwe, posted a 6-under-par 66 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead over tournament favorite Ernie Els after the opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship."
Business,United Airlines Thursday launched the first scheduled flight of a US airline to Vietnam in almost 30 years.  quot;Today #39;s launch of direct service to Vietnam marks an historic step in the relationship between the 
Business,Computer animation pioneers Pixar and Dreamworks have set the stage for a potentially bruising box office battle after both studios changed their schedules this week 
Business,"Talking tough in her first public appearance since becoming Europe #39;s competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes blocked a merger in Portugal #39;s energy industry on Thursday and "
Business,"HUGH OSMOND, the pizza and pub entrepreneur, last night snapped up the closed life fund of HHG, formerly part of Australias AMP, for 1.025 billion."
Sci/Tech,THE national competition regulator has elected not to oppose Telstra #39;s 3G radio access network sharing arrangement with rival telco Hutchison.
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems on Thursday agreed to buy up the remaining portion of routing software startup BCN Systems that it didn #39;t already own.
Sports,The British Racing Drivers #39; Club has come to a financial agreement with Bernie Ecclestone which will keep the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on the F1 calendar for the next five years.
Sports,"Rain is continuing to fall around Brisbane, threatening the deciding match in the Chappell-Hadlee one day series between Australia and New Zealand."
Sports,The glass doors to the Anaheim Marriott opened into a spacious lobby that was calm early on Thursday afternoon. All but one of the plush chairs near the entrance was 
Sports,"Shortly before Steve Spurrier appeared at Derrick Williams #39;s Upper Marlboro home on Monday night, the phone rang. It was Ron Zook."
Sports,season activity will surely intensify as Major League Baseball's winter meetings officially start on Friday.
Sports,"Seeking to end the lockout, the N.H.L. Players Association on Thursday offered an immediate pay reduction of 24 percent and other concessions to the league."
Sports,"Four of the Pacers involved in last month's brawl pleaded their cases before an independent arbitrator on Thursday, but no representative from the N.B.A attended."
Business," Oil prices held steady on Friday just hours ahead of a key meeting of the OPEC producers' cartel, which was expected to agree to curb crude output running above the group's official production limits."
Business,Many of Brazil's biggest companies riding high at home are increasingly flexing their muscles on the international stage.
Business,United Airlines (UA) on Thursday launched the first daily flight service to Vietnam from the United States since 1975. The flight represents the first such service by an American air carrier since the end 
Business,"Resolution Life, the closed life assurance consolidator led by Clive Cowdery, completed its second acquisition yesterday with the 205m purchase of Swiss Life #39;s closed UK business."
Sci/Tech," It's a chore that can quickly chill the warmth of the holiday season: Trudging outside each winter night to unplug the lights, deflate the blowup snowman and shut off the rest of the outdoor extravaganza."
Sports,"Seeking to end the lockout that threatens this season, the National Hockey League Players Association offered an immediate pay reduction of 24 percent Thursday and other concessions "
Sports,"As Notre Dame continued to search for a football coach yesterday, the former agent for the fired coach Tyrone Willingham applauded the criticism of the firing by the university #39;s president, the Rev."
Sports,"Thousand Oaks, CA (Sports Network) - Colin Montgomerie, Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods, the tournament host, each posted rounds of four-under-par 67 on Thursday to share the lead after one round of the Target World Challenge."
Sports, The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver All Pro Marvin Harrison to a long term contract extension Thursday.
World,"The North Atlantic Treaty Organization agreed Thursday to increase its forces training soldiers in Baghdad, but six member countries refused to take part, prompting expressions "
World,US Ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth says the Bush administration has confidence in UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and is not calling for his resignation.
World,VISITING US secretary of defence Donald Rumsfeld sent a strong message on Thursday that the second Bush regime was keen on strengthening strategic ties with India.
Sci/Tech," Good call. If Nextel can pull off a merger with Sprint, it would crown its recovery from the dark days of 2002 when its shares dipped below  #36;3   compared with  #36;30 on Thursday. It would also fill important gaps for both mobile operators."
Sports, Sandora Irvin had a career high 32 points and 18 rebounds to lead No. 23 TCU to an 81 65 victory Thursday night over Oklahoma.
Sports," LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers and  second baseman Jeff Kent agreed to a two-year contract on  Thursday, bringing the All-Star back to the state where he won  his lone NL MVP award."
World,"Vulnerable youngsters expelled from schools in England are being let down by the system, say inspectors."
Business,"Talking tough in her first public appearance since becoming Europe's competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes blocked a merger in Portugal's energy industry."
Business,"Call it the CG dance -- CG as in  quot;computer generated. quot; A day after Pixar (PIXR ) and Disney (DIS ) announced they would delay for seven months the release of their next animated feature, Cars, DreamWorks SKG Animation (DWA ) said it will do the same with "
Business,"France is selling almost half its stake in Air France KLM, in a deal set to raise at least 700 million euros (\$933 million), sources close to the operation said."
Business, China #39;s second largest telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp. (0763.HK) staged a strong debut at its listing on the Hong Kong bourse Thursday 
Business,Moscow is demanding \$160 million in back taxes fines and interest from the nation #39;s No. 2 cellular company. The claim against OAO Vimpelcom is fueling fears that the Kremlin attack on oil giant OAO Yukos could 
Business,"America West Airlines, which has been considering a bid for ATA Airlines for more than a month and was widely expected to make an offer by Friday #39;s deadline, Thursday said it will not make an offer."
Business,The European Union #39;s new antitrust chief Neelie Kroes used her first major rulings Thursday to make plain her aversion to cartels and reject suspicions that she would bow to the interests of big business.
Sports," Amare Stoudemire poured in a career  high 50 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns  cruised to a 117 98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on  Sunday, improving their record to an NBA best 26 4."
Sports,THE Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced that Perth have been chosen as the fourth Australian team for the expanded Super 14 rugby competition in the 2006 season.
Sports,Tiger Woods has taken share of the first-round lead of the Target World Challenge in California with Colin Montgomerie and Jim Furyk.
Sports,"Dale Earnhardt #39;s fierce presence on the raceway earned him a name: The Intimidator. His spirit had a similar effect on those making 3, an ESPN movie about the NASCAR legend that "
World,"over half the children in the world - suffer extreme deprivation because of war, HIV/AIDS or poverty, according to a report released yesterday by the United Nations Children #39;s Fund."
World,A leading Shiite political figure showed signs of unease on Thursday about the risks that the continuing violence here poses for the elections.
Sci/Tech,"Quik Drop and NuMarkets Services Sell eBay for You\\After cleaning out my parent's garage the other month, I was thinking about selling off some of their junk on eBay. Unfortunately, I was overwhelmed over the amount of trinkets and toys that we had pulled out of the garage. So overwhelmed ..."
Sci/Tech,Federal regulators plan next week to begin considering rules that would end the official ban on cellphone use in commercial flights.
Sports,Portsmouth players have installed goalkeeper Shaka Hislop as favourite to follow Harry Redknapp to south coast rivals Southampton.
Sports,"The NHL Players #39; Association is offering to cut player salaries by 24 per cent in a bid to end the lockout, but is not offering the salary cap the league has said it wants."
Sports,The Australian Rugby Union chose Perth over Melbourne to host the country #39;s fourth rugby union franchise when the annual Super 12 competition expands to 14 teams from 2006.
World,A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed 33 workers in the 10th deadly mine blast reported in three months. The explosion occurred yesterday at 4:20 pm at Nanlou township 
World,"Afghanistans President Hamid Karzai has declared a holy war on Afghanistans runaway narcotics industry, calling for international aid to counter a threat he said was more dangerous than any his country has faced in more than 20 years of war."
World, Tokyo stocks edged higher Friday morning amid some bargain hunting in technology and auto companies. The U.S. dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.
World,"Some Venezuelan television channels began altering their programs Thursday, citing fears of penalties under a new law restricting violence and sexual content over the airwaves."
Business, The push to cut Opec oil production grew yesterday with the minister of the United Arab Emirates saying on the eve of a meeting of the oil producers #39; cartel that members had to honour output quotas to stem oversupply and falling prices.
Business,"During much of Germany #39;s postwar economic boom, as prosperity mounted and car sales multiplied, workers at the Opel automobile factory here "
Business," Hollywood dealmaker Brad Grey, an  executive producer of the hit television show ""The Sopranos""  and manager of Brad Pitt, is in line to take over Paramount  Pictures, a once great studio that has fallen on tough times,  news reports said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech, The two crew on the international space station need to cut back on calories for the next two weeks because of dwindling food supplies.
Sci/Tech,"Dec 10, 2004: A new web browser security hole has been uncovered by a security firm, which could provide scammers with the means to launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on genuine, trusted websites."
Sci/Tech,"In this artist #39;s concept released by NASA, a ring of dusty debris is seen around a star. NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope found rings of dust around planet-bearing stars, an important confirmation of theories "
Sci/Tech,"com December 8, 2004, 11:09 AM PT. Microsoft and the University of California are getting ready to make their respective cases before the US Court of Appeals on Thursday in the biggest patent fight in Web history."
Sports,Perth has triumphed over Melbourne to win the endorsement of the Australian Rugby Union to establish Australia #39;s next provincial rugby franchise.
Sports,New Zealand batsman Mark Richardson said he will retire from cricket next week after a Test career in which he averaged more than 44 runs an innings.
World,"Nairobi - Kenya #39;s government had missed its best chance to stamp out rampant corruption and faced a tough task to regain credibility, Transparency International said yesterday on International Anti-corruption Day."
Sports, Wayne Simien had 20 points and Keith Langford added 17 in No. 2 Kansas' 93 74 victory over TCU on Thursday night.
Sports,"Isiah Thomas, the team president, made a call Wednesday to the agent for Karl Malone, the disillusioned former Lakers forward."
Sports,Baseball's winter meeting will run through the weekend and could lead to any number of trades and free-agent signings.
Sports,An assistant to the university's president said that she had shaved her head to protest the firing of football coach Tyrone Willingham.
Sports,"With the Rockets seemingly headed to another tough home loss, Tracy McGrady puts them on his back by scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds as Houston stuns the Spurs, 81-80."
Business,"In this era of tightened airport security, retailers are offering new products -- such as bras and shoes -- designed to get passengers through the checkpoints without the indignity of a pat-down."
Business,"NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- Opponents of creating private accounts under Social Security often argue that the primary beneficiaries would be Wall Street investment firms. Wall Street's main trade group on Thursday said it isn't so."
Business,Honda Motor Co. has acknowledged a problem with oil filters on CR-V sport-utility vehicles and is taking steps to prevent engine fires caused by oil leaks.
Business,"Safeway Inc. yesterday said that for the first time, it will open many of its supermarkets on Christmas Day, a move that triggered an angry protest from the union representing the grocer's Washington area employees."
Business,"Foundation Coal Holdings Inc. went public yesterday, raising \$519 million, most of which went to the owners of the company."
Sci/Tech,"mails, often forwarded by friends, vary in wording, but the underlying message is always ominous: Soon, all cell phone numbers will be made public to telemarketing firms.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size="" 2"" color=""#666666""><B> The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Ciena officials stressed that the revenue growth was the result of a two-year effort to diversify Ciena's products and customer base to include cable operators, government entities and telecommunications companies.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The competition between two leading Internet search engines is heating up anew as Yahoo Inc. plans to announce today that it soon will offer a free, high-speed way to search for information on personal computers, challenging rival Google Inc., which released a similar product earlier this fall."
Sci/Tech,A chemical compound shelved as a failed treatment for inflammation has unexpectedly become the most promising new tuberculosis medicine to emerge in 40 years.
Business,OIL prices edged higher in Asian trading today as the market waited for a decision by OPEC ministers on whether to cut the cartel #39;s production when they meet in Egypt later today.
Sci/Tech,"The competition between two leading Internet search engines is heating up anew as Yahoo Inc. plans to announce today that it soon will offer a free, high-speed way to search for information "
Sports,"Just when you start to think pro athletes have nothing in common anymore with the customers, along comes the brawl in Auburn Hills, Mich."
Sports,"Notre Dame guard Charel Allen, left, looks for a shot in front Dayton guard Ashley Armstrong, right, during the second half Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 in Dayton, Ohio."
Sports,"Tiffany Porter-Talbert scored 24 points, and Western Kentucky rallied from an 8-point halftime deficit. The Lady Toppers (3-3) made 16 of 28 shots in the second half after trailing 44-36 at the break."
World,Israel #39;s plan to pull out of Gaza next year passed a crucial test on Thursday when Prime Minister Ariel Sharon easily won party approval to ask the more moderate Labor party to join his coalition.
World,"A gas explosion at a coal mine in the northern Shanxi Province killed 28 miners and 5 rescuers, the government said on Friday. In the latest in a series of such "
World,"REAL, Philippines : Philippine rescuers are digging through the rubble of a collapsed building for more survivors, as the number of dead and missing from two storms which lashed the country rose to nearly 1,600."
Sci/Tech,"Company provides few details on outage, which came two days after online retail giant Amazon.com Inc.'s Web site faced significant performance problems."
Sci/Tech,That would likely put the company well behind its bigger rivals in delivering services such as mobile Internet to mobile phones at speeds similar to connections many consumers have on their home computers.
Sci/Tech,"Improvements include new file manager, ability to recognize removable storage devices and an integrated e-mail and groupwware client."
Business,"Crude futures rose Friday amid market jitters over possible production cuts by OPEC at their meeting in Egypt, as well as fears that winter weather will put pressure on supplies."
Business," The euro and Swiss franc both fell  about 1 percent and the Japanese yen shed half a percent in  Asia Monday as the dollar rallied broadly in thin trade.   Holidays in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and London kept  volume low, exaggerating moves, and dealers said there was  nothing particular behind the dollar's rise.  ""It seems to be position squaring across the board in somewhat  thin markets. There is no major news or intervention or  anything like that,"" said David Simmonds, markets strategist  with the Royal Bank of Scotland."
Sci/Tech,NASA officials said yesterday that the international space station is running so low on food that its two crewmen have had to cut back on their eating and may have to abandon the orbiting 
Sports,"There was a little-known, long-hitting Zimbabwean at the top of the Dunhill Championship leaderboard at Leopard Creek on Thursday evening - a leaderboard that also bore that rather familiar name of Ernie Els."
Sports,"SIR Frank Williams led the celebrations after the British Grand Prix was rescued by a last-ditch agreement yesterday. The British Racing Drivers #39; Club, which owns the Silverstone racetrack, had until the close "
Sports, Rashard Lewis scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to a 107 102 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Sports,The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) on Friday selected the Western Australia capital of Perth to be the venue for their fourth team in the expanded Super 14 provincial competition in 2006.
Sports,"By Wayne Pearson, host of ESPN #39;s  quot;Ultimate Outdoors quot;. It #39;s been my experience that the term  quot;legend, quot; when describing an individual, has been tossed around all too freely."
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. CLEVELAND, Ohio, United States of America -- Cleveland Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund is involved in contract talks "
Business,DreamWorks has pushed back the release date of Shrek 3 from a November 2006 release to May 2007. The date shift comes after a similar move by Walt Disney/Pixar Animation to push the date of Cars from a November 2005 release to May 2006.
Business,Share price of Telekom Malaysia Bhd rose more than 1.7 or 20 sen to RM11.80 on Dec 10 after winning the bid for Indonesia #39;s third-largest mobile phone operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama.
Business,"  Foundation Coal failed to fire up Wall Street Thursday, as investors sold off shares in the energy company after early interest boosted the initial public offering #39;s price."
Sci/Tech,"A FILM industry group has sued a high-end consumer electronics company, claiming its home theatre jukebox system makes illegal copies of movie DVDs."
World,"(IsraelNN.com) The Likud loyalist faction, which numbered close to twenty at its prime, has diminished to a mere nine Likud faction members voting against giving Prime Minister Ariel Sharon a mandate to bring the Labor Party into the government."
World,"A gas explosion at a coal mine in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi killed 28 miners and five rescuers, the government said on Friday, in the latest in a grim series of similar disasters."
World,"Caracas, December 9, 2004Venezuelan President Hugo Chvez and heads of state and representatives from 11 other South American nations gathered in Cuzco, Peru yesterday and today, to formally inaugurate the South American Community of Nations (CSN)."
Business," General Motors, the world #39;s biggest car maker, said on Thursday that after months of negotiations it had finally reached a framework agreement with unions on a deep restructuring programme for its loss making German unit Opel."
Business,CHICAGO (AFP) - US hotel group Hyatt said it was buying the lodging chain AmeriSuites from the Blackstone investor group as part of its plan to expand the Hyatt brand name.
World, Ghana's President John Kufuor won a second and final four year mandate in the world's number two cocoa grower on Thursday after taking more than half the votes in the first round of a presidential poll.
World, OPEC oil producers said Thursday that Friday's ministerial meeting would rein in oversupply to bolster falling prices and that the cartel would have to reduce output quotas early next year.
Sci/Tech,"com December 9, 2004, 9:00 PM PT. In a step to keep pace with chief rival Google, Yahoo plans to start testing a downloadable desktop search application in early January."
Sci/Tech,These tremors may signal an increased likelihood of earthquakes on the San Andreas fault. Scientists have long expected California #39;s next big earthquakeof magnitude 8 or higherto occur on the San Andreas fault.
Sports,"LAWRENCE, Kan. (Ticker) -- Second-ranked Kansas looks to post its 12th straight win at Allen Fieldhouse when its host Texas Christian on Thursday."
Business,"Michelin engineers envision a future in which vehicles would ride on what they call the Tweel, a combined tire and wheel that could never go flat because it contains no air."
Sports,Don Fehr is always quick to say what #39;s said in baseball union meetings is confidential. That edict didn #39;t change this week when the executive board held what turns out to be a historic session on steroids.
World, Mexican authorities took custody of 74 American youths who were attending two irregularly operated boarding schools and returned them to the United States on Thursday.
Business,Hedge funds are gaining in popularity as they pursue a host of investment strategies.
World,RAFAH: The wanted leader of a Palestinian militant group and two of his lieutenants survived an Israeli assassination bid yesterday after an air strike targeted their vehicle in the southern Gaza Strip.
Business,"Despite the strongest global economic growth since the 1970's and outsized gains in corporate profits, 2004 was a decidedly ho-hum year for international stock markets."
World,"Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe vowed today not to allow Western observers to monitor next years parliamentary elections, saying only fair-minded countries would be asked to monitor the key vote."
Sports, Hopes for an NHL season were left  hanging by a thread Thursday as players presented a proposal  that included a massive 24 percent rollback in salaries but did  not address owners' main demand for cost certainty.
Business,"PARIS: France shed almost half of its 44 per cent stake in Air France-KLM yesterday, kicking off a wider deal that could see its remaining stake cut to below 20pc and give staff shares in return for pay cuts."
Business, The dollar climbed on Friday as investors  took advantage of the currency's recent weakness to take  profits and as the market took on more neutral positions in the  final stretch before the year end.
Business," China's annual inflation rate dropped  sharply in November, heartening policy makers who have been  striving to cool the economy and reducing chances of a further  rise in interest rates in the near term."
Business,"Federal safety regulators have asked DaimlerChrysler AG to recall 600,000 Dodge Durango and Dakota trucks because their wheels could fall off, a Chrysler spokesman confirmed Thursday."
Sci/Tech, Yahoo Inc. is adding a tool to search computer hard drives as it scrambles to catch up with Google Inc. and stay a step ahead of Microsoft Corp. in the battle to help users sort through gobs of information on the Internet and the desktop.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. said on Thursday it will begin testing a free desktop search service in early January, following rivals hoping to extend the reach of wildly profitable search-related advertising."
Sports,"Two recent events have me thinking that maybe we put too much importance on winning in sports. First, there were reports that baseball superstars Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi took steroids, drugs that can help make players stronger."
Sports,Kansas shot 37-of-66 for 56 percent...TCU turned the ball over 23 times and had only 11 assists...Chinweze exited the game with 10 points.
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc. said on Thursday it will begin testing a free desktop search service in early January, following rivals hoping to extend the reach of wildly profitable search related advertising."
Sports," Tracy McGrady scooped up a loose ball and hit a running 3 pointer with 1.7 seconds left, helping the Houston Rockets complete a rally from a 10 point deficit in the final minute for an 81 80 win over San Antonio on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech," The e mails, often forwarded by friends, vary in wording, but the underlying message is always ominous: Soon, all cell phone numbers will be made public to telemarketing firms. That means, according to one version, that ""your cell phone may start ringing off the hook with telemarketers"" and your precious, limited cell phone minutes will be eaten up with calls you don't want."
World," With the competitive Bollywood movie industry making hundreds of films a year, new releases need a selling point    and the people behind India and Pakistan's first co production hope they're onto a winner."
Sports," Tiffany Porter Talbert scored 24 points, and Western Kentucky rallied to upset No. 14 Vanderbilt 85 77 Thursday night."
Sci/Tech," Pygmy chimpanzees, one of humanity's closest living relatives, have been pushed to the brink of extinction in the war battered Democratic Republic of Congo, conservation group WWF International said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," A company that makes substances used in some common medical tests has suspended operations at a nuclear pharmacy in Maryland as state and federal health officials investigate several cases of hepatitis C in the Baltimore area, authorities said Thursday."
World, OPEC oil producers said Thursday that  Friday's ministerial meeting would rein in oversupply to  bolster falling prices and that the cartel would have to reduce  output quotas early next year.
World," A gas explosion at a coal mine in the  northern Chinese province of Shanxi killed 28 miners and five  rescuers, the government said on Friday, in the latest in a  grim series of similar disasters."
World," The first U.S. passenger flight to  Vietnam since 1975 shows bilateral ties are ""right on track""  between old battlefield foes who still spar over human rights  and trade, a Vietnamese spokeswoman said on Thursday."
World," An Australian terror suspect was  offered the services of a prostitute by the U.S. military if he  agreed to spy on other detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay  base in Cuba, according to court documents. In an affidavit  unsealed by a U.S. District Court and seen by Reuters on  Friday, David Hicks, a 29 year old convert to Islam, said he  was also beaten while blindfolded and handcuffed, threatened  with weapons and had his head rammed into asphalt."
Sports,"The Lady Bison, off to their best start in 21 years, improve to 5-0 with a 59-53 victory over visiting Loyola on Thursday night."
Sci/Tech,"In buying the McLean firm, Sabre would get 6,000 small and medium-size hotels as customers, as well as the technology they use to track inventory, book guests online and connect to Internet reservation services, including Sabre's Travelocity.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,"Eli Lilly and Co. said its strategy of staying independent and plowing money into research should pay off in 2005, with profits expected to jump 8 percent to 12 percent over 2004 and nine new drugs in advanced human testing."
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCO Dec 10, 2004 - Yahoo Inc. is adding a tool to search computer hard drives as it scrambles to catch up with Google Inc."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO - message board) announced late Thursday that it is buying routing software startup BCN Systems Inc.
Sci/Tech,A secret command that showed the number of connected users of the Kazaa file-sharing software was demonstrated to Federal Court on Thursday.
Sports,"On Saturday, the 31-year-old can claim a piece of the world heavyweight crown with a win over Vitali Klitschko, capping a Rocky-like rise to the top."
Sports,"DHAKA: India will focus on results and not records in the first Test against Bangladesh starting today, even though two of their players are on the verge of personal milestones, captain Saurav Ganguly said."
Sports,"The New England Patriots offensive coordinator could be interviewed by the Irish as early as Friday, The Boston Globe reported on its Web site Thursday night."
Sports,The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) announced on Friday that Perth will host the fourth Australian team in a Super 14 competition to begin in the 2006 season.
Sports,"Trying to defuse rumours he might be leaving soon, Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday night he intends to honour the final four years of his contract."
Sports,"We now know what it takes to break through the institutional indifference of Major League Baseball to the drug abuse among its players, including its biggest stars."
Sports,It took a while for the top-ranked Illini basketball team to find a little traction Thursday night. But when the Fighting Illini dug in -t one point going 
Sports,New Zealand opening batsman Mark Richardson on Friday announced his retirement from cricket after returning home from his fruitless tour to Australia.
World,The Irish Republican Army declared yesterday that it is willing to get rid of all its weapons this month - but only if Protestants drop their demands for photographic proof.
Business,"As traditional as fruitcake, and less palatable, are the perennial holiday season snowball fights over displays, music, school programs and other expressions of angst that disrupt what we long to remember as  quot;the most wonderful time of the year."
Business,"SunTrust Banks, the seventh-largest US bank, yesterday overhauled its management weeks after it restated earnings and fired three executives because of accounting errors."
World," Japan eased a blanket ban on arms exports on Friday to open the way for joint production of a new missile shield with the United States, but said it would still refrain from most other weapons exports."
Sports,"If Thursday was supposed to sort out a favorite for the Heisman Trophy, Jason White and Matt Leinart both can take heart. Each won separate national player of the year honors, two highlights "
Sports,It seems you are having a problem finding a new coach for the legendary Notre Dame football team. After firing Tyrone Willingham you had your sights set on Utah coach Urban Meyer.
World," Extremists killed 25 members of the Iraqi security forces, with several of the victims being beheaded, reports said on Thursday."
Sports," Cisti Greenwalt had 18 points, 14 rebounds and blocked seven shots to lead No. 13 Texas Tech to a 79 46 victory over Oral Roberts on Thursday night."
World, Twelve inmates and eight warders have been injured in a fight at a Malaysian detention camp for terror suspects during a search which turned up a cache of home made weapons.
World," Japan eased a blanket ban on arms exports  on Friday to open the way for joint production of a new missile  shield with the United States, but said it would still refrain  from most other weapons exports."
World," Insurgents have killed a U.S. Marine in  western Iraq, the U.S. military said Friday."
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average edged down by the  close on Friday with the market only slowly recovering from  disappointment over machinery orders data a day earlier.
Business, OPEC oil producers said Thursday that  Friday's ministerial meeting would rein in oversupply to  bolster falling prices and that the cartel would have to reduce  output quotas early next year.
Business,Dreamworks Studios said on Thursday it had delayed the release of its highly anticipated animated movie  #39;Shrek 3 #39; by six months as Hollywood frantically reshuffles its cartoon debuts.
Business,  Shares of wireless carriers Nextel and Sprint rose Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the companies are discussing a merger.
Business,"The UK website of Amazon.com is launching a DVD rental service, the online retailer #39;s first foray into a market pioneered by US- based Netflix."
Sci/Tech,"China #39;s largest telecoms equipment maker, Huawei Technologies, clinched its first European contract for a third-generation mobile network yesterday, underlining its threat to bigger international rivals."
Sci/Tech,A proposal to create a senior-level cyber security position at the Department of Homeland Security is killed at the eleventh hour.
Sports,  Two games in two days in a pair of sold out arenas and the Sonics are now two for Texas after they beat the Dallas Mavericks 107 102 last night at American Airlines Center.
Business,Individual investors are struggling to find a balanced approach at an unreliable time for the market.
World,"NEW DELHI (India): India is in touch with Pakistan on the issue of opening road route for transhipment of goods to Afghanistan through that country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told Parliament on Thursday."
World,GAZA - A militant leader survived an Israeli missile strike on his car in Gaza on Thursday in Israel #39;s first assassination attempt in the Palestinian territories since Yasser Arafat died in a Paris hospital.
Business,"Sprint and Nextel, two large US mobile companies, are discussing a possible \$70bn merger, according to newspaper reports."
Business,"Scott DeSano, Fidelity Investments' super-powerful head of stock trading, and his band of traders are suddenly under the gun."
Business,"Mutual fund companies in Boston say they have strict prohibitions against employees getting the kind of wining and dining and luxe entertainment that government regulators are investigating at Fidelity Investments, but industry officials and attorneys in the field contend such extravagance is nonetheless common in the investment world."
Business,"The hard luck Back Bay Holiday Market at Prudential Center was shut down for about five hours yesterday by the Boston Public Health Commission, prompting one merchant to say she plans to leave."
Business,"OPEC will cut back on oil production early next year in a bid to stave off a further decline in the world price, Kuwait's oil minister said yesterday."
Business,"Starting next year, International Business Machines Corp. will exclude new workers from its contested cash-balance pension plan and offer them only a 401(k) savings plan."
Business,"A union representing about 700 textile workers at Malden Mills Industries Inc. voted to accept a contract offer, averting a possible strike. Paul Coorey, president of the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees Union, Local 311, said workers voted 301-136 to accept a three-year pact that included annual wage increases of 2 percent, 2 percent, and 3 percent. But ..."
Business,"Cellphone subscribers around the globe totalled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year, about 25 percent of the world #39;s population, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said yesterday."
Business,"BEIJING : The parent firm of troubled Singapore-listed China Aviation Oil (CAO) does not expect itself or any of its other subsidiaries to be implicated in the scandal surrounding CAO #39;s trading losses, state media said on Friday."
Business,US mobile operators Sprint and Nextel are in talks about a \$70bn merger (36bn) according to newspaper reports. The deal would create the country #39;s third-biggest mobile operator which would have 38.5 million 
Business,"AirTran and Southwest emerged Thursday as the leading airline bidders for valuable gates at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport, where troubled discounter ATA is selling assets for cash."
Business,"The publisher of Consumer Reports launched a free Web site Thursday to do for prescription drugs what it has already done for cars, refrigerators and other gadgets: rate them on safety, effectiveness and cost."
Business,"  It #39;s been widely speculated that e tail giant Amazon would one day set its sights on Netflix #39;s business, and on Thursday it confirmed that prediction, launching a DVD rental service in the United Kingdom."
Business,Want to make \$27 per hour just to stand around and smile and wiggle your wrists? Plenty of seasonal opportunities exist through Dec. 24.
World," Insurgents have killed a U.S. Marine in western Iraq, the U.S. military said on Friday."
Sports," Heinz Field doesn't look very hospitable now that November has yielded to December, leaving the midsection of the playing field barren of grass and as rough and tumble as a North Side alleyway."
World," ""Today Ukraine, tomorrow Belarus!"" read a banner strung up this week in a tent camp for opposition protesters."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo has announced that it will release a desktop search product after the New Year, putting the search engine firmly in the desktop search race that Google kicked off earlier this year and that other major search engines have already declared that they "
Sci/Tech, NASA officials said Thursday the international space station is running so low on food that its two crewmen have had to cut back on their eating and may have 
Sci/Tech,"Mysterious tremors deep beneath the San Andreas Fault near the quake-prone town of Parkfield are shaking the earth #39;s brittle crust, far below the region where earthquakes normally strike -- and scientists say they can #39;t understand what #39;s happening or what "
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at a British university say they have seen monkeys in South America using stones to dig for food in the wild, a use of tools never previously seen in non-human species."
Sci/Tech,Sharman Networks #39; chief technology officer has refuted a claim on the Kazaa Web site that the company could  quot;permanently bar quot; users who are using its peer-to-peer software to distribute child pornography.
Sci/Tech,"According to a Samsung release, the device is the most advanced graphics double-data-rate synchronous DRAM available for graphics card makers, as well as game console manufacturers."
World," CONFIDENCE SLIPS  #151; Fewer than half of Americans, 47 percent, think it's likely Iraq will establish a stable, democratic government. In April, 55 percent said they believed such a government probably would be established."
Sports,"Vitali Klitschko #39;s dream was always to fight Mike Tyson. For now, he #39;ll have to settle for fighting the man who last beat Tyson."
Sports,Coach Doc Rivers had to have liked what he saw in the first half of last night #39;s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gary Payton scored 
Sports, Chants of  quot;Overrated! Overrated! quot; bellowed from the Georgetown fans even before the opening whistle. Illinois needed about 14 minutes to shut them up.
Sports,"By Nick Cafardo and Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff  December 10, 2004. Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, long rebuffed in his attempts to land a head coaching position in the NFL, has emerged as a "
Sports,"For the former Roy Williams assistant, who spent seven years at Kansas, the crowd stood and applauded. It was pretty much the same old Phog for TCU #39;s third-year coach."
World,"Government senator Professor Trevor Munroe, and a lobbyist for party financing regulation, yesterday described its omission from amended corruption legislation as  quot;a glaring gap quot;, saying it could serve to further the influence of big business and the drug "
World,A Sunni group that had called for a delay in voting quietly files its slate for balloting.  Seven Iraqis were killed Thursday in clashes in Baghdad and the volatile city of Ramadi.
Sports,"While keeping pitcher Pedro Martinez and catcher Jason Varitek remain the primary objective for the Red Sox as they head to baseball's winter meetings for the first time as World Series champions, a flurry of free agent signings this week would appear to foreshadow an active weekend of player movement."
Sports,The Arizona Diamondbacks moved quickly to get a righthanded power hitter with their first free agent signing in what they promise will be a busy offseason.
Sports,"The Patriots' defense is expecting a challenge Sunday from the Cincinnati Bengals, who have scored 85 points in their last two games."
Sports,"TAMPA BAY (5-7) vs. SAN DIEGO (9-3) When, where: Sunday, 4:15 p.m., at San Diego. TV: Ch. 25. Last season: Buccaneers won, 25-17, in 1996. Comments: The Chargers, sitting at the top of the NFL draft, wheeled and dealed back in April so they could land their quarterback of the future. Little did they know, they already had him. Drew ..."
Sports," quot;Commissioner Tagliabue, it's Commissioner Stern on Line 1. quot;  quot;Who's Commissioner Stern? quot;"
Sports,"Ron Artest took the witness stand in New York yesterday and described one of the worst brawls in NBA history. Indiana Pacers teammates Stephen Jackson , Jermaine O'Neal , and Anthony Johnson did the same, and a union attorney and one of O'Neal's bodyguards also testified. It went on for six hours, with none of the witnesses being cross-examined by ..."
Sports,"Teams: North Texas (7-4) vs. Southern Mississippi (6-5) When: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Where: New Orleans TV: ESPN At a glance: The Mean Green are really mean, and not green, other than freshman running back Jamario Thomas, who has rushed for 1,709 yards and scored 17 TDs. Thomas is worth watching and is the best running back not involved in the ..."
Sports,"Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo met yesterday morning with football coach Tom O'Brien, who returned to campus after an out-of-town meeting Wednesday with officials from the University of Washington about their head coaching vacancy. While neither party elaborated on what was discussed, all indications were that O'Brien informed DeFilippo that if the Washington job were offered to him, he ..."
World,"The oil producers' group is set to meet, with some members pressing for a reduction oil output."
World,A new museum in Italy features exhibits that show the link between wine and the place it comes from.
World," An Army  reservist who checked himself into a civilian psychiatric hospital after being turned away from a military clinic should be court-martialed for being absent without leave, according to an Army report."
World,"  FALLUJAH, Iraq, Dec. 9 -- When the residents of Fallujah begin trickling back to their devastated city, they will be routed through sandbagged checkpoints where U.S. and Iraqi troops will take their fingerprints, issue ID cards and in some cases scan their irises, part of an elaborate plan to keep insurgents out of the former radical militant stronghold."
Business, The dollar extended its rebound into a  third day on Friday as investors worried that the dollar's  two month slide had been too rapid and sought more neutral  ground in the final stretch before the year end.
Business," Winn Dixie Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WIN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WIN.N</A> is  ousting its Chief Executive Frank Lazaran and replacing him  with Peter Lynch, a former executive at the Albertsons Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABS.N</A> supermarket chain, the Wall Street Journal reported on  Friday."
Sci/Tech,based software developer PalmSource Inc. said Wednesday it had entered agreement to acquire China MobileSoft Ltd. in a bid to extend its market as a software provider for cell phones and mobile devices.
Business, OPEC oil producers were poised on Friday to stamp out excess supply that has lowered world prices from record highs.
Business,"Ford Motor Co. Thursday named Chief Executive Officer Jim Padilla president to succeed Nick Scheele, who is retiring in February. Vice Chairman Allan Gilmour will also retire in February, the automaker announced."
Business,"Nextel Communications and Sprint are negotiating a possible merger, according to a source familiar with the discussions. It was not clear how far the talks had progressed, and "
Business,"Chen Jiulin, the chief executive of China Aviation Oil (Singapore), was arrested yesterday as Singaporean authorities step up investigations into the city state #39;s biggest trading scandal in nearly a decade."
Business,Dear Tom and Ray: I was pretty freaked out recently to learn that more than 20 2003-04 Honda CR-Vs had caught fire after their first oil change.
Sci/Tech, Yahoo Inc. is adding a tool to search computer hard drives as it scrambles to catch up with Google Inc. and stay a step ahead of Microsoft Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Giant planets and broad bands of dust swirl around seven distant stars in new images captured by two NASA telescopes, both built partly in Colorado."
Sports,BRITAIN #39;S Silverstone Grand Prix was yesterday saved for the next five years after a Daily Mirror campaign. Formula One rights holder Bernie Ecclestone gave it a reprieve until 2009 by signing 
Sports,"It #39;s the call of an offseason in the making, the Dodgers finally on the move. Have a big free-agent signing to announce at the first day of the winter meetings."
Sports," If you think the freeways around Southern California are crowded, you should see the crowd in the Southern California locker room after a football game."
Sports,"The Celtics were playing their only national television game of the season last night, so the rest of the country now knows about your club #39;s late-game lapses."
World,"Premier Sharon has already begun to initiate coalition negotiations with Labor, UTJ and Shas, following his significant victory at last nights Likud convention vote, which overturned a previous decision by the central committee nixing a coalition with "
World,"A new round of peace talks between the Sudanese government and rebels from the Darfur region is set to re-open on Friday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja."
Sports, Tracy McGrady hit a running 3 pointer  with 1.7 seconds left on the clock to give the Houston Rockets  a dramatic 81 80 win over the San Antonio Spurs in National  Basketball Association play Thursday in Houston.
Sports, Roger Powell Jr. netted 19  points on 8 of 11 shooting to lead top ranked Illinois to a  74 59 victory over Georgetown at the MCI Center.
Sports,"His emotions alternating between his trademark humor and broken-voiced sadness, veteran broadcaster Sean McDonough confirmed yesterday that NESN informed him last Friday that he will not be part of the Red Sox broadcast team in 2005."
Sports,Newton North cross-country star Chris Barnicle will escape the frigid temperatures of the Northeast for a weekend of sunshine and 75-degree weather in San Diego.
Sports,"TODAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL/MEN 7 p.m. -- Harvard at Colgate, WRCA (1330) 10 p.m. -- Alabama-Birmingham at Oklahoma St., ESPN2 PRO BASKETBALL 8 p.m. -- Philadelphia at Chicago, ESPN 10:30 p.m. -- Portland at Utah, ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m. -- Division 1-AA Tournament semifinal: James Madison at William  amp; Mary, ESPN2 GOLF 9 a.m. -- PGA European Dunhill Championship (second ..."
Sports,BASEBALL Arizona (NL): Signed 3B Troy Glaus to a four-year contract. Atlanta (NL): Signed 1B Julio Franco. Chicago (AL): Signed OF Jermaine Dye. Los Angeles (NL): Signed 2B Jeff Kent. New York (AL): Named Neil Allen bullpen coach and Rich Monteleone special pitching instructor. San Diego (NL): Signed OF Eric Young; designated P Mike Bynum for assignment.
World," Ukraine's two presidential candidates mapped out campaign strategies with less than three weeks remaining before the repeat of last month's fraud marred election runoff, and opposition protesters lifted their two week siege of the Cabinet headquarters."
World, The ritual was replayed from Boston to San Francisco: Exuberant gay couples sharing marriage vows and slices of wedding cake.
World,"Peace talks addressing Sudan's troubled region of Darfur are set to resume in the Nigerian capital, Abuja."
World,"An alleged militant in northern Gaza is unharmed in an Israeli missile attack, hours after a similar strike in the south."
World,"\The rate of childhood cancer has slowly increased over the last three decades, research has found."
World,"Edward Lee Pitts of the Chattanooga Times Free Press told colleagues in an e-mail that he and members of the Tennessee Army National Guard now in Kuwait ""worked on questions to ask Rumsfeld about the appalling lack of armor"" and that Spec. Thomas Wilson posed the question at his request."
Business,"Vietnam is preparing for the arrival of the first passenger jet from the United States since the end of the war in 1975. The United Airlines flight from San Francisco, via Hong Kong, is scheduled to land in "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! plans to launch software in coming weeks that allows users to search for e-mail and other files stored on their computers, but unlike rivals Google and Microsoft, it is turning to a partner for help with the technology."
Sci/Tech, The two astronauts on board the international space station are cutting back on their food as supplies are running shorter than expected in advance of the planned arrival of a Russian supply ship on Christmas Day.
Sci/Tech,"At least, according to Nintendo President Satoru Iwata it isn #39;t. Whilst talking to journalists in Japan the boss let his feelings loose concerning Sony #39;s foray into the handheld market, stating that the PSP would simply alienate possible new gamers rather "
Sports,Las Vegas - Vitali Klitschko #39;s fight with Danny Williams on Saturday will be the biggest heavyweight clash ever - at least in the ring.
Sports,Silverstone owners the British Racing Drivers Club and Bernie Ecclestone #39;s FOA announced Thursday that they have signed a contractual and financial agreement to secure the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for the next five years.
Sports,"Anaheim, Calif. - By standing still, the Rockies seem to be falling in the National League West. The Rockies finished fourth in their five-team division in 2004, behind the San Diego Padres and ahead of the abysmal Arizona Diamondbacks."
Sports,"HARRY REDKNAPP has warned Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe to keep his nose out of team affairs. Lowe has gained a reputation for offering advice to his managers, and appears regularly on the "
Sports,"The assistant to Notre Dame #39;s president has shaved her head to protest Tyrone Willingham #39;s firing as football coach, saying she will remain bald until the Irish win a national championship."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Friday invited the opposition Labour Party to begin talks to form a unity government, a move that would avoid early elections and pave the way for a withdrawal from Gaza."
World,three workers have been killed after a gas explosion at a coal mine in China #39;s northern Shanxi province. Officials say 71 miners were in the shaft when the blast occurred at Nanlou township.
Sci/Tech,Yahoo is preparing to stake its claim to a key part of the burgeoning search engine business with a desktop search tool that makes it easier to find information on the hard drives of personal computers.
Sports," Kobe Bryant scored the Lakers' first 14 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 42, carrying Los Angeles to a 99 91 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night."
Sports,The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed former Anaheim Angel third-baseman Troy Glaus on a four-year deal. The 28-year-old free agent hit 18 home runs last season despite missing over three months through injury.
Sports,"With a 7-2 triumph over the United States, impact teens Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin place Russia in the World Juniors championship game against Canada."
Business,"Business News, MELBOURNE, Financial group HHG has agreed to sell its life insurance business, including Pearl, National Provident Life and London Life, for 1.025 billion pounds to Life Company Investor Group, and plans to return 875 million pounds of the "
Business,"China #39;s annual inflation rate dropped sharply in November, providing further evidence that steps to cool the economy are working and reducing the chances in the near term of a fresh rise in interest rates."
World," China's security chief has urged officials to heed the grievances of their communities, state media reported Friday, following a series of violent protests that undermine efforts to maintain stability."
World," Sudan's government said on Thursday it hoped to reach a deal in talks resuming Friday with rebels in Darfur, which the United Nations says is descending into chaos."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. will enter the desktop-search field in early January. According to the company #39;s top search executive, Yahoo expects to quickly integrate its various online services into the product."
Sports,But Calhoun likes his players and his university and the fact that the Huskies are the defending national champions a lot more. Calhoun was livid with himself and the collective 
Sports,"Portland Trail Blazers #39; Zach Randolph, right, loses the ball as Boston Celtics #39; Gary Payton looks on during the second quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore."
World,"BEIJING : Thirty-three workers have been killed in the latest gas explosion at a Chinese coal mine, once again highlighting the appalling safety standards blighting the industry."
Business, Singapore #39;s High Court Friday threw a six week lifeline to troubled China Aviation Oil Singapore Corp. (C47.
Business,"Sprint (FON) and Nextel (NXTL) are in discussions to merge, with an eye to creating a wireless giant that could rival Cingular and Verizon Wireless in size and scope, according to two people with direct knowledge of the talks."
Business,"Financial group HHG today announced the 1.03 billion sale of its UK life insurance business, which includes the Pearl and London Life brands."
Business,IBM #39;s (IBM) decision to drop cash-balance plans for new hires could put pressure on other companies to close similar programs amid lawsuits and attacks from critics who say the plans hurt older workers.
Sports,"Peja Stojakovic's long-range shooting and Mike Bibby's big second half catapults the Kings over the Spurs, 86-81, on Sunday night."
Sports,A source close to the negotiations says Oklahoma State football coach Les Miles will take over for Nick Saban in Baton Rouge.
Sports,"The Suns move their league-leading record to 26-4 behind 50 points from Amare Stoudemire to blow by the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday night, 117-98."
Sports,It looks like the Washington Huskies search for a new head football coach has picked up in the last several days. Reports from around the country have stated that Washington has met with or contacted former 
Business,"Shares in Centrica have fallen by 7 per cent after the energy company revealed that its British Gas business was to limit rises in bills after losing 900,000 this year."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s decision to reconsider using a space shuttle to repair the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope is potentially good news for the eastern New Orleans plant that makes external fuel tanks for the shuttle, a plant spokesman said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle announced the creation of Oracle Collaboration Suite, a real-time toolkit enabling enterprises to collaborate and manage content in whole new ways."
Sports,"When Vitali Klitschko lost to Lennox Lewis on cuts last year, it was a fumbling attempt at passing the heavyweight torch. Klitschko was ahead on the judges #39; cards when his face got "
Sports,"The Angels have reached agreement on a two-year contract with former Dodgers outfielder Steve Finley, who provides a more cost-efficient, shorter-term solution to their gap in center field than top free agent Carlos Beltran."
Sci/Tech, Online music service Napster on Thursday said it reached a deal to enter the ringtone market with mobile content publisher Dwango Wireless .
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. , the world's number two PC maker, said on Friday it has launched a 3,999 yuan ( #36;483) computer in China, turning up the heat in the intensely competitive market."
World,Tony Blair is to host a major scientific conference on climate change in February as part of an attempt to create an international consensus on the science involved and so lock the US and the G8 group of industrial nations into action beyond the Kyoto 
World,JERUSALEM Israeli security officials say the nation is preparing to hand over security in the northern Gaza Strip to Palestinians well before Israel withdraws from the area in mid-2005.
Sci/Tech, IBM and Red Hat will work together in helping independent software vendors get application certification on Red Hat's Linux server software.
Sci/Tech, The company says the new version of its SAN virtualization manager can handle all of rival EMC's arrays.
Sci/Tech, IBM  on Friday will take aim at the heart of data storage equipment leader EMC Corp.'s  market with a product that will allow EMC buyers to switch to IBM.
Sci/Tech," A few weeks ago, the crew of an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea thought they had the biggest catch of their lives."
Sci/Tech,"The video archives of Pathe News are online, covering the late 1890s through to the 1970s. Pathe News was one of the earliest video news services in Britain and one of the best remembered. "
Sci/Tech,\\Great writeup from Tim Bray WRT Dynamic Java  ...\\Here's the funny part.  Whats up with all the damn coffee in these pictures?\\One can only come to the conclusion that caffeine makes you smart as hell!\\caption: Coffee\\caption: Coffee and Java\\caption: Java and Coffee\\
Sci/Tech,\\Dali's Metamorphosis of Narcissus is one of my favorite paintings.  I actually\own a print in my bedroom.\\I was amazed at how well Google image search did on this query \\Literally 90 of the images are perfect captures of the painting...\\
Sci/Tech,Interactive posters at 25 underground stations are helping Londoners travel safely over Christmas.
Sci/Tech,"Shuttle astronauts would do a better job of upgrading the ailing Hubble Space Telescope than robots, say experts."
Business,The amount consumers are charged for making mobile phone calls while abroad is to be investigated by EU regulators.
Business,"For the first time since the war ended nearly 30 years ago, a US passenger jet was on its way to Vietnam on Friday. United Flight 869 took off from San Francisco "
Business,  London based financial services group HHG surged Friday after agreeing to sell its life insurance and pensions business to private equity investors for 1.025 billion pounds ( $1.96 billion) in cash.
World," Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress and an outspoken advocate for women and minorities during seven terms in the House, died Saturday near Daytona Beach, friends said. She was 80."
Business,"PARIS: European shares opened higher on Friday, led by oil heavyweights such as BP ahead of an expected decision by Opec to trim its output."
Business,"Citing sharp increases in commodity costs, Community Coffee will increase prices on its trademaker Red Bag coffee for the first time in seven years, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"MUMBAI: Napster today announced that it has forged an agreement with Dwango Wireless, a leading mobile developer and publisher of entertainment content to launch Napster Mobile across major North American carriers."
Sci/Tech,"World News: Washington, Dec 10 : A National Academies #39; panel has ruled out sending a robotic mission to mend the Hubble Space Telescope, citing fears that a robot might crash into Hubble instead of fixing it."
Sci/Tech,"World News: London, Dec 10 : Cambridge University researchers have concluded that use of tools is habitual in monkeys after collecting the first hand evidence on this score."
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s forthcoming PlayStation Portable handheld will fail to attract newcomers to gaming, according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, whose comments come as shipment targets for the DS are raised once again."
Sports,"The Motor Sports Association, the governing body of motorsport in the UK, has welcomed yesterday #39;s announcement that a deal has been agreed to keep the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for the next five years."
Sports,"NBA Indiana Pacers #39; Ron Artest and three teammates testified about the basketball brawl. Ron Artest took the witness stand and described, in his words, one of the worst brawls "
Sports,"As promised, the NHL Players Association on Thursday delivered its strongest proposal to end the lockout. In a move even NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow admitted "
Sports,New Zealand coach John Bracewell did his best yesterday to create a siege mentality for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy decider in Brisbane today by accusing the media and the Gabba curator of skulduggery.
Sports,"Baseball officials streamed into the winter meetings hotel all day. Troy Glaus was done for \$45 million before most arrived, Jeff Kent after arrivals."
World,"As the holiday season approaches, there is no greater hope for Peace on Earth and Goodwill to men than this months awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Kenyan conservationist Wangari Maathai, who has become a symbol of peace and harmony between Man and "
World,"Political parties are seen as the institutions most afflicted by corruption, according to a survey released by a non-governmental organization that monitors corruption."
World,"At least 33 miners have been killed in a gas explosion at a Chinese coal mine northern Shanxi province. 71 miners were in the mine when the blast exploded, the officials said."
World,"BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (AFP) - France wants the European Union to open membership talks with Turkey at the end of next year or early 2006, Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Thursday."
Business,Tech gifts needn't be electronic. Geeks and non-geeks alike can enjoy the old-fashioned pleasure of curling up by the fire with a good read. Michelle Delio reviews a passel of new books just in time for the holiday season.
Business,"Automaker, unions agree to eliminate up to 12,000 workers to curb losses and save \$665 million a year. By Ed Garsten / The Detroit News."
Business,"British Gas owner Centrica says that soaring energy prices will hit margins in some of its key businesses, sending its shares sharply lower."
Business,"Sprint, the No. 3 US mobile- phone company, and Nextel Communications are in early talks about a possible merger, people familiar with the matter said."
Business,"British Energy, the nuclear generator, said its first-half losse had tripled following the unexpected closure of two nuclear power plants."
Sci/Tech,Online music service Napster on Thursday said it reached a deal to enter the ringtone market with mobile content publisher Dwango Wireless (DWGN.
Sci/Tech,"gollum123 writes  quot;CNN and others are reporting that food is running so low aboard the international space station that both the crew members have been asked to cut their calories, at least until a Russian supply ship arrives in a little over two weeks."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle has launched new content management software, offering file management, security and event-driven workflows. As expected, Oracle unveiled Files 10g at this week #39;s OpenWorld user conference in San Francisco."
Sports,"The Angels have reached agreement on a two-year contract with former Dodger Steve Finley, who provides a more cost-efficient, shorter-term solution to their gap in center field than top free agent Carlos Beltran."
Sports," The Los Angeles Dodgers last season had the best double play combination in baseball, so naturally they went out yesterday and signed an All Star second baseman who admits his glove is merely apparel."
Sci/Tech," US mobile telephone groups Sprint and Nextel are engaged in merger talks which could create the third biggest US mobile operator worth some 30 billion dollars, according to reports."
World,"\China's security chief tells officials to pay more attention to people's grievances, in the wake of increasing protests."
World,Iranian movie Beautiful City scoops the main prize at the International Film Festival of India.
Sci/Tech,The amount consumers are charged for making mobile calls while abroad is to be investigated by EU regulators.
World,"A Pakistani minister reveals hundreds of cases of alleged child sex abuse at religious seminaries, or madrassas."
Business,"Late on Friday, an United Airlines plane will arrive in Vietnam #39;s Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first time that a commercial American airliner will be landing in the country since the Vietnam War."
Business,Wall Street stocks rose Thursday as National Semiconductor Corp. #39;s strong earnings results soothed investors #39; worries over higher jobless rate and rising oil prices.
Business," US mobile telephone groups Sprint and Nextel are engaged in merger talks which could create the third biggest US mobile operator worth some 30 billion dollars, according to reports."
Sci/Tech,"Digital music provider Napster on Thursday teamed up with Dwango Wireless, hoping to corner a slice of the booming ring tone market."
Sci/Tech,"Some sleuthing by software giant Microsoft Corp. helped track down two brothers who authorities say sold bogus college degrees over the Internet, including an MBA that was issued to a housecat."
Sports,"This is why the Seattle SuperSonics have become the team to beat in the NBA. One night after Ray Allen helped Seattle become the first team to win in San Antonio this season, Rashard Lewis did "
World,"If the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is right, our planet is heading for some big upheavals. By 2100, they predict, global sea levels will have risen by 9cm to 88cm, and average temperatures will be about 1.5 to 5.5C higher than now."
World,"The European Union presidency yesterday expressed optimism that a deal could be struck over Turkey #39;s refusal to recognize Cyprus in the lead-up to next weekend #39;s EU summit, which will decide whether to give Ankara a date for the start of accession talks."
Sports,Tracy McGrady hit a running 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left on the clock to give the Houston Rockets a dramatic 81-80 win over the San Antonio Spurs in National Basketball Association play Thursday in Houston.
World,"The Bush administration has expressed confidence in United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, despite calls for his resignation from several US lawmakers over a scandal involving the UN-administered oil-for-food program for Iraq."
World,The UN children #39;s agency has come under fire from critics who say it has prioritized children #39;s  quot;rights quot; over their survival.
Sci/Tech,"A competition tries to elevate the dreaded PowerPoint presentation to an artful endeavor, but many participants poke fun at the program instead of exploiting its features. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"After flocking to design games for the Nintendo DS, developers are eager to exploit the device's wireless capabilities. First up are local network multiplayer games; in the pipeline is wireless gameplay over the net. By Daniel Terdiman."
Sci/Tech,"When choosing a mate, we often look for financial, moral, physical and emotional compatibility. Add one more characteristic to the list: connectivity. Commentary by Regina Lynn."
Sci/Tech,"Sit back on the sofa and get ready for packetized, on-demand, digital broadcasts. By Frank Rose from Wired magazine."
Business,"British Gas has lost almost one million customers this year, its parent company Centrica has revealed. The gas and electricity provider, which has put up prices twice in 2004, lost 290,000 customers in the first half of the year and 630,000 in the second."
Business,Royal Philips Electronics continued its withdrawal from non-core stakes on Friday by slashing its stake in Atos Origin by more than half.
Sci/Tech,"In the Internet age, making telephone contact with a human for customer service is a daunting task. Some companies no longer disclose phone numbers. But some consumers have found ways around the blockade."
Sci/Tech,Disney announced yesterday that it would release its films on Sony #39;s Blu-ray DVD format - a week after three other Hollywood studios backed rival Toshiba #39;s HD-DVD.
Sci/Tech,"THIS YULE is all about console supply and there #39;s precious little units around, it has emerged. Nintendo has announced that it is going to ship another 400,000 units of its DS console to the United States to meet the shortfall there."
Sci/Tech,"Grotius writes  quot;As reported in CNET, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the court that hears patent appeals) heard oral argument in an appeal from a \$565 million award against Microsoft for infringing patent rights held by the "
Sports,The British Racing Drivers #39; Club plan to begin work towards improving Silverstone now they have the security of a five-year grand prix contract in place.
Sports,"Australian Bradley Hughes leads by four shots after round two of the Australian Masters in Melbourne. Hughes, who won here in 1993 and 1998, carded rounds of 64 and 66 for 14-under 130 to lead defending champion Robert Allenby."
Sports,Arsene Wenger moved to underline his faith in keepers Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia ahead of Sundays clash against Chelsea by pledging not to sign a replacement in the January transfer window.
Sports," With their depth and determination, there is little surprise the Seattle SuperSonics are the best team in the NBA. One night after Ray Allen helped Seattle become the first team to win in San Antonio "
World," Crosses, burned vehicles and blown up bridges mark the narrow road that runs from a provincial capital to this village near the Venezuelan border  #151; the scars of a protracted and bitter battle between a right wing paramilitary group and Marxist rebels for control of the region's cocaine industry."
World,"The European Union has invited Kofi Annan as a special guest to its summit next Friday, a Dutch presidency spokesman said, demonstrating support for the UN secretary-general amid a campaign in the United States to "
World,"The United States will build stronger defense ties with India, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld vowed on Thursday, but New Delhi said proposed US arms sales to Pakistan could affect relations with Washington."
Business,"Amsterdam (pts) - Dutch electronics company Philips http://www.philips.com has announced today, Friday, that it has cut its stake in Atos Origin by more than a half."
Business,"Amazon.com made its anticipated entry into renting DVDs on the Internet on Thursday, launching a service in the United Kingdom that it says will charge as much as 30 percent less than its competitors."
Business,"Java lovers, hold onto your nickels and dimes. Months after retail coffee-shop chains such as Starbucks raised the cost of their caffeine concoctions, the price of coffee is still on the rise."
Sci/Tech,Internet portal Yahoo! says it will release a desktop search in the New Year some three months after Google. Desktop search is the latest battleground between the major search engines as they seek to gain 
Sci/Tech," Deep rumblings many kilometres below the San Andreas fault in California could offer a way to predict earthquakes, US scientists said in a study released on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft began its appeal yesterday against a \$565m judgment that it infringed on a patent held by Eolas, a University of California spin-off."
Business,European stock markets rose in early trade this morning after a late chip-inspired rally on Wall Street nudged investors towards a positive frame of mind.
Business,Employees #39; chances of retiring with a guaranteed pension suffered another setback this week with IBM announcing it was closing its cash-balance pension plan to new employees - fueling concerns that other companies would follow suit.
World, Wall Street was expected to open slightly lower on Friday but United Technologies Corp. may climb after its chief executive gave an upbeat outlook.
Sci/Tech,"With the Blu-ray Disc Association securing non-exclusive backing from Disney, the major Hollywood studios are split down the middle over next-generation DVD."
Sci/Tech," Echoing what NASA (news   web sites) officials said a day earlier, a Russian space official on Friday said the two man crew on the international space station could be forced to return to Earth if a planned resupply flight cannot reach them with "
Sports,"After three months of darkness and silence, there seems to be a glimmer of hope for the NHL. In a meeting Thursday at the league #39;s Toronto offices, the players #39; union presented an in-depth proposal "
Sports,"After winning 13 in a row and 21 of 22 in the series, many by lopsided margins, the seventh-ranked Huskies found themselves locked in a 40-minute struggle."
Sports,"Houston guard Tracy McGrady has scored 13 points in the final 35 second of the match against San Antonio, to hand his side an 81-80 victory."
Sports,"Quinn, the San Francisco 49ers #39; defensive line coach,helps devise the game plan, fine-tunes the starters, teaches the never-ending stream of new linemen the scheme, sneaks in a workout of his own, keeps his pate freshly shaved, checks in with his wife "
World,"Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai is to be presented with the Nobel Peace Prize for 2004 at a ceremony in Oslo. Professor Maathai, also Kenya #39;s deputy environment minister, is the first African woman "
Sci/Tech," Echoing what NASA officials said a day earlier, a Russian space official on Friday said the two man crew on the international space station could be forced to return to Earth if a planned resupply flight cannot reach them with food supplies later this month."
World,"\Computer users continue to ignore warnings about spam and are being lured into buying goods, a report suggests."
Sci/Tech,"People continue to ignore warnings about spam and are being lured into buying goods, a report suggests."
Sci/Tech," IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> on Friday will take  aim at the heart of data storage equipment leader EMC Corp.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=EMC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">EMC.N</A> market with a product that will allow EMC buyers to  switch to IBM."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">HPQ.N</A>, the  world's number two PC maker, said on Friday it has launched a  3,999 yuan ( $483) computer in China, turning up the heat in the  intensely competitive market."
Sci/Tech," Yahoo Inc. said on Thursday it  will begin testing a free desktop search service in early  January, following rivals hoping to extend the reach of wildly  profitable search related advertising."
Sci/Tech," U.S. dieters will soon be able to  count their carbs on mobile phones, the company behind the  Atkins Diet said on Thursday."
World," At least six people were killed and nine wounded when a powerful bomb exploded near an army truck in Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta on Friday, police said."
Business,"Opec looks set to agree a cut in the rampant quota-busting, which its members say has caused oil prices to fall in recent months."
World,At least six people die and a number of others are hurt in a bomb explosion in the Pakistani city of Quetta.
Business," China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp., the company that supplies most of China #39;s jet fuel, was granted a six week extension Friday for a restructuring plan following massive trading losses, a company lawyer said."
Business,"The share of California homeowners behind on their mortgages in the third quarter slid to the lowest level in 25 years, according to a mortgage industry report."
Sci/Tech,Astronaut Leroy Chiao is instructed to return by the flight controllers because of a food shortage on the international space station.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft, Yahoo and Ask Jeeves are all set to jump into the desktop search space, two months after internet search leader Google offered a test version "
Sci/Tech,Security researchers have warned of a vulnerability in most web browsers that could let scammers launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on trusted websites.
Sports,"LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Michigan #39;s Braylon Edwards took the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver, and Ohio State #39;s Mike Nugent won the Lou Groza Award for best kicker when college football #39;s top awards were announced last night."
Sports,"Striding purposefully but with his head down, Ryan Cushing, the Huntington teenager accused of throwing a turkey that severely injured a passing driver last month, was "
World,"Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai was today set to warn that the planet is under attack from a litany of threats, ranging from disease, deforestation and war, and urge a shift in human thinking to save the earth."
World,The SDLP has accused Sinn Fin of giving the Democratic Unionist Party a veto over the decisions of nationalist ministers as part of the deal to restore power-sharing.
Business,<p>\</p><p> By Edmund Blair and Barbara Lewis</p><p> CAIRO (Reuters) - OPEC oil producers on Friday agreed to\stamp out excess supply that has lowered world prices from\record highs.</p>
Business," The economic outlook for the United States and Japan weakened slightly in October, but prospects for the Eurozone improved slightly, according to an early warning indicator issued by OECD on Friday."
Business, Wall Street was expected to open  slightly lower on Friday but United Technologies Corp. may  climb after its chief executive gave an upbeat outlook.
Business, OPEC oil producers on Friday agreed to  stamp out excess supply that has lowered world prices from  record highs.
Business," UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UTX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UTX.N</A>:"
Business," The economic outlook for the United  States and Japan weakened slightly in October, but prospects  for the Eurozone improved slightly, according to an early  warning indicator issued by OECD on Friday."
Business,"The businessman, who has made his fortune through investing in pizzas and pubs, is at the head of a consortium buying four closed life insurance businesses, including Pearl Life, for 1 billion from HHG."
Business,"Federal safety regulators have told DaimlerChrysler to recall 600,000 of the most popular vehicles on the road -- the Dodge Durango SUV and the Dodge Dakota pickup truck -- due to problems with front-end ball joints."
Business,"Royal Philips Electronics NV, Europe #39;s largest maker of televisions, raised 550 million euros (\$729 million) by selling more than half of its stake in Atos Origin SA, France #39;s No."
Sci/Tech,"An appeals court should throw out a \$500m (260m) patent infringement judgement against Microsoft because a lower court failed to recognise that the patent was not invented by the company awarded the money, a Microsoft lawyer claimed yesterday."
World, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon moved swiftly to forge a national unity government after winning approval to reshape his coalition and crushing internal opposition to his Gaza pullout plan.
World,"An Australian detainee held at the American base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba has provided a detailed account of torture in a sworn statement."
Business,"HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - The first US passenger jet to fly to Vietnam since the war ended almost 30 years ago landed in Ho Chi Minh City Friday."
Business,Shares of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. jumped again on Friday as the telephone companies continued negotiations on a merger that would combine the No.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 10 (newratings.com) - Ford Motor Company (FMC1.FSE) announced yesterday the resignation of its president, Sir Nicholas V Scheele, and Vice-Chairman, Allan Gilmour, early next year."
Business,"US consumer sentiment rose in early December, according to a survey released on Friday, as consumers reacted positively to lower prices at the gas pump."
Business,"Worldwide mobile phone subscribers totalled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year (about one quarter of the world #39;s population), according to the International Telecommunication Union."
Business,Ogre-sized fans of Shrek 3 will have to wait a bit longer as it #39;s been delayed for six months until 2007. The change of release was ordered by film bosses at the Dreamworks studio.
Business,"In a surprise shake-up, struggling supermarket chain Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. of Jacksonville forced out president and chief executive Frank Lazaran and named Peter L. Lynch, a former Albertsons Inc."
Business,"General Motors (GM) is following through with plans to axe 12,000 jobs in the loss-making European division as the car giant bids to trim operating costs by 350 million-a-year."
Business,Southwest Airlines (LUV:NYSE - news - research) Friday said it will offer more than \$100 for certain assets of ATA Holdings #39; (ATAHQ:Nasdaq - news - research)ATA Airlines in a forthcoming bankruptcy court auction.
Business,"Airbus has been given the go-ahead by its shareholders EADS and BAE Systems to market the A350, a new wide-body aircraft that will be a direct rival to Boeings 7E7 Dreamliner."
Business,"Online brokerage Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday that customer stock trading activity surged 26 percent during November, and has risen "
Business," Federal safety regulators want 600,000 Dodge Durangos and Dakota trucks recalled because their wheels could fall off, but the auto maker doesnt believe the defect is dangerous, a company spokesman said."
Business,Introgen Therapeutics Inc. reported Friday that it raised an additional \$7.8 million from the same European institutional investors with whom it placed shares Wednesday.
World,"Sewage and rabid animals are hindering the return of refugees to the battered Iraqi city, the US military says."
Sci/Tech,"Company, one of the core backers of Blu-ray, will also support its rival format. Thomson, one of the core backers of the Blu-ray Disc format for high-definition video discs, plans to offer players supporting "
Sci/Tech,The Napster Mobile service will launch in the US and Canada in 2005 and will utilize a special Napster interface. Users will be able to download ringtones and earn credits redeemable on Napster PC-based service at the same time.
Sci/Tech,"With food stores running low, the two astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are cutting back their meal intake and awaiting a critical cargo delivery expected to arrive on Dec. 25."
Sci/Tech,"December 10, 2004. Making clear its intention to stay a player in the search wars, Yahoo! announced plans this morning to introduce a free, high-speed desktop search tool after the first of the year."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, scientists have found rings of dust around planet-bearing stars an important confirmation of theories about how planets form, NASA has announced."
Sci/Tech,"BERKELEY, Calif. Scientists at UC Berkeley say tremors deep under the San Andreas Fault may help them predict future earthquakes. The head of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory says the tremors were detected "
Sci/Tech,"Handheld gaming device debuts in Japan this weekend, but won #39;t be available in US until next year. Sony Computer Entertainment is ready for the long-awaited launch of its PSP (PlayStation Portable) device "
Sci/Tech,"MONKEYS use tools to dig up roots, crack seeds and dig insects from holes in trees, scientists have found, contradicting the traditional idea that humans are nature #39;s only tool-makers."
Sci/Tech,"When Cisco Systems unveiled its latest and greatest network router in May, it trumpeted the event as a watershed. Having grown from start-up to industry behemoth over the past two decades, the company claimed "
Sci/Tech,Ross Mayfield has an interesting take on the Lenovo/IBM deal and bringing open source to the desktop in his blog... I believe their commoditization strategy is more than hardware.
Sports,"In his infinite wisdom, Bernie Ecclestone has rescheduled the 2005 British Grand Prix in order that it does not clash with the Men #39;s Final at Wimbledon."
Sports,Tournament favourite Ernie Els endured a nightmare run on the back nine on Friday to slide down the leaderboard at the Dunhill Championship.
Sports,Arsenals manager Arsene Wenger assured of his faith in both keepers Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia two days before Sunday #39;s match against Chelsea at Highbury.
Sports,BRADLEY HUGHES returned to Huntingdale after a six-year hiatus to remind everyone why he was once considered the next big thing of Australian golf.
Sports,A coherent argument can usually be made in support of the view that the World Cup doesn #39;t really begin until the knock-out stages get going.
Sports,One professional hockey player says the NHL players #39; association offer to end a lockout is a lot of money out of a guy #39;s pocket to be giving up.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: New Delhi, Dec 10 : For a person, who bowled fast before switching to leg-spin, Anil Kumble has travelled a long way to become India #39;s top wicket taker in Tests Friday taking his 435th scalp against Bangladesh."
Sports,Few would have believed that Everton would enter Saturday #39;s 200th Merseyside derby with Liverpool seeking second place in the premier league.
Sports,"Soccer is a sport with a field 80 yards wide by 120 yards long, and 22 players running for 90 minutes. Often times the only players that stand out are the ones that put up  #39;big #39; numbers, scoring goals and setting up others."
World,Taiwan votes on Saturday to choose a new parliament in a ballot that could shape its future relations with China.
World,"BRUSSELS The North Atlantic Treaty Organization agreed to enlarge from 60 to 300 the number of personnel stationed in Baghdad to train Iraqi soldiers, but not before there was a contentious discussion with the foreign ministers of six countries that "
World,"At least 10 people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded after a bomb exploded near an army truck in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, police and hospital sources say."
World,"THE US has switched direction on the future of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, announcing yesterday it supported his tenure and was not calling for his resignation."
World,Sudanese officials and Darfur rebels arrived in Nigeria on Friday for talks on a political deal to end two years of conflict in the vast desert region which observers say is slipping deeper into chaos.
World,Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan rebuffed a European Commission plea on Friday to make a gesture toward recognition of Cyprus before EU leaders decide next week on opening membership talks with Ankara.
World," #39;should #39;. This year they seem to have foundered on a photograph. In 2003, Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams said the Provisional "
World,"Kidnappers have released two truck drivers, one from Bangladesh and the other from Sri Lanka, after holding them hostage in Iraq for more than a month."
World,"A Palestinian girl is reported killed by Israeli fire, hours after mortars aimed at a Jewish enclave hurt four."
Business,"Wholesale prices climbed by 0.5 percent in November  --  an improvement compared with the previous month's surge, but still fresh evidence that inflation is picking up as the economy gains momentum."
Business,"Federal safety regulators want 600,000 Dodge Durangos and Dakota trucks recalled because their wheels could fall off, but the auto maker doesn't believe the defect is dangerous, a company spokesman said."
Business,"Delphi Corp., the world's largest automotive supplier, said Friday it would cut 8,500 jobs next year."
Business,"BT finance chief Ian Livingston will replace former  retail head Paul Danon at the UK telecoms giant, the company announces."
Business,The French prime minister says a French-language satellite TV news channel will be launched next year.
Sci/Tech,"Like some drill sergeant from the past, Metal Slug 3 is a wake-up call to today's gamers molly-coddled with slick visuals and fancy trimmings."
Sci/Tech,"One way or the other, the U.S. wireless phone industry is headed for further consolidation. Reports yesterday that Nextel and Sprint are in merger talks had Wall Street swooning and consumer advocates worrying. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Camera phones may make great Christmas gifts, but people better not use them for peeping-Tom photos on federal property."
Sci/Tech,"Some sleuthing by software giant Microsoft Corp. helped track down two brothers who authorities say sold bogus college degrees over the Internet, including an MBA that was issued to a housecat."
Sci/Tech,Federal officials are concerned that terrorists could try to down aircraft by blinding pilots with laser beams during landing approaches.
Sci/Tech,"It's a chore that can quickly chill the warmth of the holiday season: Trudging outside each winter night to unplug the lights, deflate the blowup snowman and shut off the rest of the outdoor extravaganza."
Sci/Tech,India's drive to adopt a western economic model is threatening those who make their living from the jungle.
Sports,Toronto - Thursday #39;s meeting between the NHL and the NHL Players #39; Association wrapped up after nearly four hours with the two sides agreeing to meet again.
Business," Philip Morris USA cut wholesale discounts on its best selling Marlboro cigarettes and three other brands, a spokeswoman said on Friday, effectively raising prices for the first time in more than two and a half years."
World,"At least 10 people were killed and 21 others wounded in a powerful bomb blast Friday in Quetta, capital of Pakistan #39;s southwestern Baluchistan province, state-run Pakistan TV reported."
Business, Standard   Poor's on Friday said ratings on about  #36;30 billion of aircraft backed debt could be threatened if creditors lost a legal dispute with bankrupt UAL Corp.  unit United Airlines over the right to repossess aircraft.
Business, Southwest Airlines Co. says it is bidding at least  $100 million for gates at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport and other assets of ATA Airlines Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Media giant Thomson announced today that it is supporting both next-generation DVD formats, and will manufacture both HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD disks through its Camarillo-based Technicolor business."
Business,"Two little-known firms will join Russia gas monopoly Gazprom in the auction for the key unit of stricken oil giant Yukos, federal authorities say."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems plans to beef up its NAS (network-attached storage) product line with support for utility computing and its new zettabyte file system (ZFS), according to an executive of the company's network storage products group."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems has finalized an agreement to purchase privately held BCN Systems, a provider of networking software design. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco will pay approximately \$34 million in cash for BCN. The price could increase by as much as \$122 million if BCN meets certain development and product milestones. BCN's architecture will be incorporated across Cisco's broad routing portfolio and will support Cisco's delivery of next-generation data, voice, and video services over a converged network."
Sci/Tech,"Vodafone Group will start Internet roaming trials this month with Connexion by Boeing, The Boeing Co.'s in-flight broadband Internet service, the companies said Thursday."
Sports,"The FIA have confirmed an unprecedented 19-race schedule for the 2005 Formula One season. All of the 2004 races have been retained, with Turkey joining the calendar for the first time."
Sports,Anil Kumble was thrilled after becoming the leading Indian Test wicket-taker on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Sports,"CARSON, Calif. Indiana University #39;s men #39;s soccer team goes up against third-seeded Maryland in a semifinal of the NCAA Men #39;s College Cup tonight in Carson, California."
Business,"Mainland inflation eased in November as food prices slowed their climb. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.8 per cent from November 2003, the smallest year-on-year increase since February #39;s 2.1 per cent, the National Bureau of Statistics said."
Business,Molson Inc. and Adolph Coors Co. plan to hold shareholders votes on their merger to create the world #39;s fifth-biggest brewer on Jan. 19 and hired Bank of Montreal #39;s securities arm to persuade investors to cast ballots.
Business,"Philip Morris USA, a division of Manhattan #39;s Altria Group and the largest US maker of cigarettes, announced Friday that it will cut discounts on its Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Basic and Parliament brands--the first time in two years the company has "
World,"The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, received her award Friday to the beat of drums and "
World,"The state health service, political parties, tax officials and the media top Greeks list of perceived corruption, according to a global survey published yesterday by the Transparency International graft watchdog."
World,"The European Commission voiced support for Turkey #39;s bid to join the EU Friday and expressed hope for a  quot;positive outcome quot; at a summit next week, but warned that recognition of Cyprus is crucial to Ankara #39;s hopes."
World," At least two Indian policemen have been killed and five wounded in a Muslim rebel attack on their camp in Kashmir. Two of the wounded are in critical condition, according to police."
Sci/Tech,"Handheld gaming device debuts in Japan this weekend, but won't be available in U.S. until next year."
Sci/Tech,"Company, one of the core backers of Blu-ray, will also support its rival format."
Sci/Tech,"R2, an interim release, will begin beta testing later this month."
Sports,"After being left out of the Orange Bowl, Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville hopes a Sugar Bowl win over Virginia Tech can earn his Tigers a share of the national title."
Sci/Tech,"Short for high definition-DVD, a generic term for the technology of recording high-definition video on a DVD. In general, HD-DVD is capable of storing between two and four times as much data as standard DVD."
Sci/Tech,"based Napster, the online music division of Roxio, announced that the company is making a foray into the downloadable ringtone market in a deal with Dwango Wireless, a publisher of mobile entertainment content."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s monthly patch day for December will produce security updates for five vulnerabilities affecting Windows users, the company said Thursday."
Sports,FORGET any transfer bids for Steven Gerrard - that #39;s the cry from Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry. The midfielder fuelled speculation that a move was imminent when he stated earlier this week that the club must start winning things to keep him.
Sports,"Two drivers - Antonio Pizzonia and Nick Heidfeld -re chasing the final seat at the BMW Williams team and as everyone knows, two into one simply does not go."
Sci/Tech,"Washington area biotech companies will face pivotal moments this year, finding out whether key products work before money dries up, fending off competition from bigger companies,  and, perhaps filing to go public.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,"OPEC, producer of more than a third of the world #39;s oil, agreed to cut output by about 4 percent to end the biggest six-week drop in prices since demand collapsed after the September 2001 attacks on the US."
Business,"Food and drinks entrepreneur Hugh Osmond has bought four life assurance funds for 1bn (\$1.97bn). Mr Osmond has purchased the brands - Pearl Assurance, NPI, London Life and Provident Life - from financial services group HHG."
Sci/Tech,The company has formed an agreement with mobile developer and publisher Dwango Wireless to launch the service - Napster Mobile - across the US and Canada in 2005.
Sci/Tech," Yahoo says it #39;ll enter the desktop search stakes in the New Year, joining Google, Ask Jeeves, Microsoft #39;s MSN and AOL."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has started recruiting testers for the first beta of Windows Server 2003 R2, an update to Windows Server that the vendor plans to ship in October next year."
Sci/Tech,"Maybe with its relative distance from Microsoft, Lenovo will feel free to do what domestic PC makers don #39;t: aggressively make and market Linux desktops and laptops."
Sci/Tech,"Federal spending on contractors is expected to grow more quickly than it has historically in 2005, with contractors that specialize in technology services growing the most according to experts. <br> <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
World,"Iraqi kidnappers have released a Bangladeshi truck driver after holding him hostage for more than a month, a foreign ministry official said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: SEO Thoughts on Google - Yahoo! Local Listings - New Program - User Reviews and Local Search Optimization - Data Providers: The Engine That Drives Local Search - Google Affiliates Update - Confessions of a White Hat Content Spammer: What I've Learned by Ignoring Google
Business,"Struggling grocery giant Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. forced out president and chief executive Frank Lazaran on Friday and named Peter L. Lynch, a former Albertsons Inc."
Business,"Shareholders in Airbus SAS have approved the launch of a new A350 passenger jet to rival Boeing Co. #39;s 7E7, a spokesman for Airbus parent EADS said Friday."
Sports,"My guess is that no relationship has made Bill Parcells, the quintessential North Jersey guy, as happy as the one he found next door, with the Giants."
Sci/Tech,Two astronauts face a not-so-merry Christmas after being told to ration their food and hope a cargo ship with extra supplies docks on December 26.
Sports,"On Tuesday night, when No. 1 Southern California and No. 2 Oklahoma meet in the Orange Bowl, all the foibles about the B.C.S. will move to the background."
Sports,Why would Bobby Lowder invest so much money into Auburn University and have so many ties to the football team's chaplain?
Sports,"Buffalo's offense, which had led the way to six straight victories, was inefficient in a defeat to Pittsburgh."
World,Italy is awaiting the verdict in the long-running corruption trial of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. In this guide we examine what is at stake.
World,"Iraqi militants have released a Sri Lankan truck driver and his Bangladeshi colleague after holding them hostage for 43 days, the foreign ministry said Friday."
Sports,The Jets are taking uncertainty - more than anything else - into the postseason. They will play the Chargers in an A.F.C. wild-card game on Saturday.
Business,"Television listings company Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. has named a Fox Entertainment Group vice president, Rich Battista, as chief executive, succeeding Jeff Shell, who resigned."
Business,"Ameritrade Holding Corp., a provider of brokerage services for individual investors, said Friday that daily average client trades in November reached 183,000, with 29,000 new accounts opened during the month."
Business,"Philip Morris, a unit of Altria Group Inc. (MO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , told wholesalers on Thursday it would reduce its  quot;off-invoice quot; discounts to \$5.50 a carton from \$6.50, a move that "
World," Iraq is still too dangerous for Russian companies to work there, President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying on Friday."
Sports," Tracy McGrady let fly with a running 3 pointer with 1.7 seconds left, capping a one man rally in the final minute to send the Houston Rockets past the San Antonio Spurs 81 80 Thursday night."
World," Israeli troops shot dead a 7 year old Palestinian girl in a Gaza refugee camp on Friday, medics said, after militants wounded four Israelis in a mortar attack on a nearby Jewish settlement."
World," A powerful bomb exploded near an army truck in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 20, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Late Wednesday night, Yahoo (Quote, Chart) unveiled plans to debut a beta version of Yahoo Desktop Search in the coming weeks. At the same time, Ask Jeeves (Quote, Chart) confirmed to internetnews."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle #39;s Tsunami hits the shore, but is it making waves? Today they have announced the launch of their new Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology, Oracle(R) Files 10g."
World," A South Korean soap opera called ""Winter Sonata""    whose leading actor Bae Yong Joon is hugely popular with middle aged Japanese women    is generating 1.1 billion dollars for Seoul through increased tourism business, a thinktank said Friday."
Sports,"How bad were Everton last season? On the last day, with 39 points, they travelled to Manchester City, who had 38. Any other year this would have been a straight battle for survival, with the losers going down."
Sports,Spain #39;s Anti-Violence Commission have asked the country #39;s football federation to open a disciplinary case against national team coach Luis Aragones.
Sports," Cleveland Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund is involved in contract talks to sell the National Basketball Association team, which has become a top NBA contender behind second year star LeBron James."
World," President Hosni Mubarak said reports of a deal with Israel were exaggerated and denied that the Egyptian ambassador would soon return to Tel Aviv, a leading newspaper reported Friday."
Sports, The Anaheim Angels have reportedly agreed to a contract with veteran free agent outfielder Steve Finley.
World," Members of an international solidarity group trying accompanying humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip abandoned their trip after a standoff with security forces, a member of the group said."
Sports,"The Dolphins haven #39;t had a 100-yard rusher all season, but the odds of TB Travis Minor reaching that mark are improved now that impressive rookie RG Rex Hadnot has replaced Taylor Whitley in the starting lineup."
World," TORONTO (CP)   A Toronto doctor was been charged with 46 counts of sexual assault after some of his female patients alleged he touched them inappropriately during physical exams, police said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Search Engine - Searching for ways to make Redmond rise again\\What would you do if you were tasked with designing a new search engine? You have all the resources the world can offer and the certain knowledge that your project is so important to your employer that mountains, molehills, ..."
Sci/Tech,"Laptop Usage Can Lead to Low Sperm Count and Infertility\\Laptops may be one of the most useful inventions in the world, even more useful than TiVo and Jiffy Pop. However, a quite frightening study was released yesterday that linked laptop usage to infertility in males. The study, released by the ..."
Business,Consumer attitudes showed more signs of improvement heading into the holidays as an early reading on consumer sentiment in December beat expectations.
World,Kenya says it  has started to repossess millions of hectares of land acquired illegally since independence in 1963.
Business, The International Energy Agency trimmed its forecast for growth in global oil demand next year but warned that prices were likely to remain high and dismissed producer fears of a sharp fall as  quot;overstated.
Business,"With a combined 38.5 million customers, the new company formed by a Sprint and Nextel merger would move closer to frontrunner Cingular, which now has some 47 million customers following its "
Business,"HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam The last time a US passenger plane landed there, it was Saigon. Today, the first US commercial flight to Vietnam in nearly 30 years arrived in Ho Chi Minh City."
Business,"an improvement compared with the previous month #39;s surge, but still fresh evidence that inflation is picking up as the economy gains momentum."
Sci/Tech,If there was ever a time to feel sorry for a corporate titan like Sony (NYSE: SNE) it may have been last month when rival movie studios announced that they would be supporting Toshiba #39;s HD-DVD technology in upcoming releases over the promising Blu-ray 
Sci/Tech,"The two astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been put on a diet because they are running out of food, it emerged today."
Sci/Tech,"com December 10, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. When Cisco Systems unveiled its latest and greatest network router in May, it trumpeted the event as a watershed."
Sci/Tech,Ericsson said Friday that it received contracts to build wireless communications networks in China and South Africa. China Telecom Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Is all fair in love, war and adware? A federal court may help decide - as far as adware goes, at least - in a case involving software from one company uninstalling a rival #39;s computer code."
Sports,"A record 19-race calendar was approved Friday for the 2005 Formula One season, with the Turkish Grand Prix joining the lineup. The British, French and San Marino races remain after facing cancellation threats."
Sports,Unknown Swedish blond Peter Gustafsson manufactured a crafty early-morning 68 to take an unexpected two-shot lead into Saturdays third round of the Dunhill Challenge at the Leopard Creek Golf Club.
Sports,  Arsene Wenger has ruled out a January transfer swoop for Australia #39;s Mark Schwarzer or any of the other goalkeepers he has been linked with.
Sports,"time winner Bradley Hughes, boosted by a new relaxed approach to his game, led the Australian Masters by four strokes after completing rounds of 64 and 66 on Friday for a 14 under par 130."
Sports,"Guy, a former Utah State assistant coach from 1992-94, has spent the last four seasons as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Arizona State."
World,An apparent terrorist bombing in southwestern Pakistan has killed at least nine people and injured a dozen others. Police say a bomb attached to an abandoned bicycled explode at a crowded 
World," A 79 year old woman has been caught attempting to smuggle heroin out of Colombia on a flight to New York, police said Friday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Security certificates used to detain suspected terrorists like Adil Charkaoui are constitutional, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled Friday."
World,"More than 250 hunts will meet legally the day after the ban on hunting with dogs comes into force, campaigners say."
Business,"Iraq isn #39;t part of its quota system -- pump about 1.1 million barrels a day over their agreed 27 million barrels a day target, leaving them room to cut production without adjusting the target."
Business,"For the first time since the war ended nearly 30 years ago, a US passenger jet landed in Vietnam today. United Airlines Flight 869 took off from San Francisco yesterday and arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly "
Business,"(Detroit-AP) Dec. 10, 2004 - The world #39;s largest automotive supplier says it will slash 8500 jobs next year. Delphi had set the same goal for this year and exceeded it."
Business,cost airline said it will bid at least  $100 million for assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines. NEW YORK (Reuters)   Southwest Airlines said Friday it will bid at least  $100 million for certain assets of bankrupt 
Business,"US producer prices climbed an unexpectedly steep 0.5 percent last month as energy costs mounted, according to a government report on Friday that buttressed the case for interest-rate rises to keep inflation at bay."
Sci/Tech,"Music download sewvice Napster will try to claim a piece of the growing market for mobile phone ringtones through a partnership with Dwango Wireless, which specializes in wireless content."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco will pay approximately US\$34 million in cash for all outstanding equity interests of BCN. In addition, the acquisition price may be increased by as much as \$122 million depending on "
Sci/Tech,"As millions of computer users try to deal with the scourge of adware and other nefarious online marketing programs, two purveyors of the technology are battling in a Seattle court."
Sports,"Two NFL offensive coordinators, the Buffalo Bills #39; Tom Clements and the New England Patriots #39; Charlie Weis, have become focal points of Notre Dame #39;s head-coaching search."
Sports," The Dallas Mavericks were knocked off by the Seattle SuperSonics, 107 102, at American Airlines Center. Dirk Nowitzki tallied 27 points and seven rebounds for the Mavs, who have dropped two of three."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon phoned the leader of the Labor Party, Shimon Peres, this morning and asked him to begin talks on forming a coalition government, Israel Radio reported."
World,"Insurgents pressed their campaign against Iraqi security forces, killing 18 members of the Iraqi National Guard and a civilian."
Sports,"Logan, UT (Sports Network) - Brent Guy, a former Utah State assistant, has been named the 25th head coach of the Aggies. Guy, who coached the Utah State linebackers from 1992-94, has spent the last four seasons "
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell bid a nostalgic farewell on Thursday to the NATO Western security alliance he first served as platoon commander facing down the Soviet army 46 years ago.
World," Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada Sadrs movement will not participate in the national Iraqi elections due on January 30, Sadrs senior assistant asserted on Friday."
Business,"The fall in crude oil prices has begun to reach UK consumers, with supermarket Morrisons sparking a potential price war in the run up to Christmas."
Business,"Learn a little about yourself, and it may improve your performance."
Business,"Catching up to Google, Yahoo unleashes a desktop search tool  Also: IBM makes move in data storage market   hellip;.  HP makes cheap computer with rural Chinese appeal   hellip;. and more."
Business,"United Airlines Flight 869, from San Francisco, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, at shortly after 10:00 pm Friday (10 am EST)."
Business,"The owners of Airbus approved the launch of a new A350 passenger jet Friday to rival Boeing #39;s 7E7, a spokesman for Airbus parent EADS said."
Business,Dutch investment firm Van der Moolen Holding NV on Friday said James P. Cleaver Jr. will retire as chairman and chief executive of Van der Moolen Specialists USA LLC at the end of the month.
Sci/Tech,"BCN Systems #39; routing architecture will be used to to speed development of converged networks for data, voice, and video. By Networking Pipeline News."
Sports,The NHL Players #39; Association handed the NHL a strong proposal Thursday it believes can not only salvage the season but more importantly address all of the league #39;s economic issues.
Sports,Velimir Zajec aims to register a hat-trick of Barclaycard Premiership victories for Portsmouth at Newcastle tomorrow. And if it had all been within the same calendar month the man 
Sports,Irfan Pathan is raw and animated; Anil Kumble is polished and low key. Pathan just picked his first five-wicket haul in the Test match at Dhaka; Kumble has 28 in the bag and an Indian record for most number of wickets.
World,"The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize accepted her award on Friday. She urged her audience  quot;to embrace the whole creation in all its diversity, beauty and wonder."
World,"Israeli gunfire left a 6-year-old girl dead Friday in the Kahn Younis refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics said."
World, The ritual was replayed from Boston to San Francisco: Exuberant gay couples sharing marriage vows and slices of wedding cake. Gays thought barriers were finally crumbling. Then came the elections.
Business,"The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus today announced plans for two versions of a wide-bodied passenger jet, which will see it go head-to-head with US competitor Boeing."
Business," In one of the largest initial public stock offerings in Canada in the last few years, ING Canada Inc. is aiming to raise  $907 million in its IPO after pricing the shares at  $26 each."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 10, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp., Yahoo Inc. and Ask Jeeves Inc. are all set to jump into the desktop search market, two months after Internet search leader Google Inc."
Sports,"MARK COLVIN: Melbourne - Australia #39;s home of Rugby Union. Doesn #39;t sound quite right, does it? And indeed this afternoon the Australian Rugby Union decided that the AFL-mad Victorian capital was not ready to "
Sports," MALELANE, South Africa (Reuters) - Sweden's Peter  Gustafsson shot a four-under 68 to take a two-stroke lead after  the second round of the Dunhill Championship at the Leopard  Creek Country Club on Friday."
Sports," LOGAN, Utah (Sports Network) - Brent Guy, a former Utah  State assistant, has been named the 25th head coach of the  Aggies."
Business," U.S. consumers cheered up in early  December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the  crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday."
Business, OPEC oil producers on Friday agreed to  squeeze out excess supply that has lowered world prices from  record highs.
Business," Diversified manufacturer General  Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> said on Friday it boosted its quarterly  dividend by 10 percent and earmarked up to  $15 billion for  share repurchases over the next three years."
Business," Philip Morris USA cut wholesale  discounts on its best selling Marlboro cigarettes and three  other brands, a spokeswoman said on Friday, effectively raising  prices for the first time in more than two and a half years."
Business," Shares of Sprint Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A>  jumped on Friday as the telephone company continued merger  negotiations with Nextel Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A> for a  deal that would combine the No. 3 and No. 5 U.S. wireless  service carriers."
Business," Standard   Poor's on Friday said  ratings on about  $30 billion of aircraft backed debt could be  threatened if creditors lost a legal dispute with bankrupt UAL  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A> unit United Airlines over the right to  repossess aircraft."
Business," SPX Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPW.N</A> board amended its  management restricted stock and director compensation programs  the day after its chairman and chief executive resigned, the  company said on Friday."
Business,Maybe things would be different for Delphi if it had the forward vision of its ancient Greek namesake.
Business,"DaimlerChrysler #39;s (DCX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) Chrysler division is recalling more than 98,000 cars and sport utility vehicles because of problems that could cause either engine compartment "
Business,"Auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. (DPH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it plans to cut 8,500 jobs, or up to 5 percent of its work force, in 2005 because of vehicle "
Sci/Tech, Online DVD rental leader Netflix Inc. is putting social networking on its marquee of coming attractions for next year.
Sci/Tech,Sharman Networks - the company behind peer-to-peer file sharing outfit Kazaa - has denied it is able to block users who use the service to share child pornography.
Sci/Tech, Life expectancy is no longer a business concern merely for insurance companies and undertakers. A telecommunications company has more than a passing interest now that it offers a lifetime of unlimited calls over the Internet for  #36;999.
Sports,"The one-time salary rollback was part of a new proposal made by the Players #39; Association in Toronto, at the first collective bargaining session since the NHL locked out the players on September 15."
Sports,New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis may have a golden opportunity to head to the Golden Dome. Seeking a successor to Tyrone Willingham 
World, Sterling remained weak after disappointing trade data as the US Dollar held firm against major currencies.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp.  and AT T Corp.  have signed a research and product development agreement covering Internet telephone technology, high speed wireless broadband and combination voice data devices for businesses, the companies said on Thursday."
Sports, The Ohio Supreme Court rejected former Cleveland Indians outfielder Milton Bradley's appeal of a three day jail sentence he received after driving away from police who were trying to give the player a speeding ticket.
Sci/Tech," Video games are so popular that even books about them are selling well. Hint filled strategy guides now can sell more than 1 million copies, and long awaited games are being given the kind of ""making of"" treatment typically bestowed on blockbuster movies."
Sci/Tech, Sprint and Nextel were reported to be in merger discussions for a blockbuster deal that would reduce the number of major players in the US wireless industry to four.
World,A Milan court today acquitted Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi of corruption charges - a major victory in the billionaire business barons decade-long battle with legal woes he blamed on left-wing prosecutors.
World,The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize was today presented with her award in Oslo against a backdrop of drums and dancers.
World,"Assailants set off a powerful time bomb next to an army truck parked in a teeming outdoor market in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 11 people and injuring "
Sports, Reggie Bush usually comes off the bench for No. 1 Southern California. He'll start at tailback for the Trojans against Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl.
Sci/Tech," JBoss on Monday plans to flesh out details of its open source middleware stack consisting largely of existing software technologies, with the company intending to fill out the stack over time."
Sci/Tech," Cisco Systems has finalized an agreement to purchase privately held BCN Systems, a provider of networking software design. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco will pay approximately  #36;34 million in cash for BCN. The price could increase by as much as  #36;122 million if BCN meets certain development and product milestones. BCN's architecture will be incorporated across Cisco's broad routing portfolio and will support Cisco's delivery of next generation data, voice, and video services over a converged network."
Sci/Tech," International Business Machines Corp. took the ""conference"" out of conference call this week when it invited investors to ""a discussion"" about the sale of its personal computer business to China's largest PC maker."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. announced Friday that the U.S. version of its iTunes Music Store now accepts payments through PayPal, the popular electronic payment service owned by eBay. With PayPal, users can pay for their iTunes downloads using a ""virtual wallet"" that's linked to a credit card, bank account or stored account balance. Apple also announced that the first 500,000 customers to open a new iTunes account using PayPal as their payment method before March 31, 2005 will receive five free songs."
World," A company accused in the campaign finance investigation that has implicated associates of U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay agreed to aid prosecutors in exchange for having charges against it dropped, court papers showed."
Sci/Tech, Two astronauts face a not so merry Christmas after being told to ration their food and hope a cargo ship with extra supplies docks on Dec. 26.
Sci/Tech," Saying the planet is at risk from human activity, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai urged democratic reforms and an end to corporate greed when she collected the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday."
Sci/Tech, The chief European Union negotiator at a United Nations conference on climate change said new talks under consideration could allow countries to expand the ways they meet reductions in greenhouse gases mandated by the Kyoto Protocol.
World,Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko says there will be no political witch-hunt if he becomes president.
World,"  Opposition protesters began to lift their two week siege of Ukraine's Stalin era Cabinet headquarters yesterday, a day after parliament adopted electoral laws to ensure a fair ballot in the repeat presidential runoff."
World,"  The United States will build stronger ties with India, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld vowed yesterday, but New Delhi said proposed US arms sales to Pakistan could affect its relations with Washington."
World,"  Israel's plan to pull out of Gaza next year passed a crucial test yesterday when Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, his government crippled by opposition to the withdrawal, easily won Likud Party approval to invite the dovish Labor Party into his coalition."
World,"DAKAR, Senegal -- Six years of continuing conflict in Congo have claimed 3.8 million lives, half of them children, with most killed by disease and famine in the still largely cutoff east, according to an International Rescue Committee study that estimates the toll."
World,"UNITED STATES SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Prisoners at the US detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have been beaten while blindfolded and handcuffed, terrorized by attack dogs, and forced to take drugs, an Australian detainee said in an affidavit released yesterday. David Hicks, 29, was one of the first prisoners to arrive at the camp in eastern Cuba in ..."
World,"  Juan Nerio, a 44 year old mason's assistant, was sick of living in a mud hut on the side of a volcano. When he heard that an American company was offering six times his  $200 monthly wage, he signed up. Six weeks later he found himself holding an AK 47 assault rifle and guarding a US diplomatic complex in Iraq."
Sci/Tech,"Mike Smartt, founder of the BBC News website, picked up his OBE at Buckingham Palace on Thursday."
World," A British hospital said it had overcome a nationwide shortage of radiologists by taking the ""innovative"" step of sending X ray photographs by digital link to experts at a clinic in Spain."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sales of video games rose about 11\percent in the United States in November, analysts said on\Friday, with two key titles responsible for almost 30 percent\of all games sold in the month.</p>"
Business,"(CBS/AP) Juggling between its need to keep prices up without having them explode, OPEC agreed Friday to reduce its daily oil output by 1 million barrels a day - and reserved the right to cut deeper early next year if crude turns much cheaper than now."
Business,"That #39;s about one percent of the total work force for the world #39;s largest automotive supplier. The Troy, Michigan-based company had set the same goal for this year and exceeded it through attrition."
Business,American Airlines says it is raising domestic fares by \$5 one-way and \$10 per round trip to cover the high cost of jet fuel. American said Friday that the increase took effect immediately for most domestic flights as well as those to Canada.
Business,"Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and AT amp;T Corp. (TN: Quote, Profile, Research) have signed a research and product development agreement covering Internet telephone technology "
Sci/Tech," quot;The problem is that we #39;re getting into another round of format wars and until it shakes out, consumers are not likely to buy much of anything, quot; Michael Gartenberg, research director at Jupiter Media, told TechNewsWorld."
Sci/Tech,"Napster, one of the world #39;s most well known music downloading services, has signed a lucrative deal with Dwango Wireless that could see a mobile phone capable of downloading ringtones from Napster by 2005."
Sci/Tech,A group of international researchers at Michigan State University has decoded the genome of the chicken and found that the main ingredient of McDonald #39;s (NYSE: MCD) Chicken McNuggets has a genetic 
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft is appealing a \$565 million judgment awarded to Eolas, a spinoff of the University of California, in a patent infringement case."
Sci/Tech,"Outside security researchers say Windows Service Pack 2 has security vulnerabilities, but no confirmation from Microsoft. By George V. Hulme."
Sports,"LAS VEGAS, United States : Danny Williams wants to be remembered for more than just his shock victory over Mike Tyson and hopes to do so by completing a remarkable reversal of fortunes if he wins the world heavyweight title on Saturday."
Sports,  Spain #39;s anti violence commission has demanded the Spanish Football Federation open disciplinary procedures against national coach Luis Aragones.
Sports,"Iassembled three of the toughest critics imaginable last week for a private screening of the Dale Earnhardt biopic, which premiers on ESPN Saturday at 9 pm, and not one of them made a pit "
Sports,"Robby Albarado got the 3,000th victory of his career Thursday when he rode Isle of Silver to win the sixth race at Fair Grounds. Albarado, 31, is the defending champion jockey at Fair Grounds "
Sports,"The treacherous, treacle-tinged tune began blaring over the Qualcomm Stadium sound system with just over five minutes left in the third quarter, afflicting 65,395 fans with Sunday afternoon fever."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon asked the dovish Labour Party to join his ruling coalition today, a move that greatly bolsters his chances for carrying out plans to withdraw from the Gaza Strip next year."
World,Taiwan #39;s ruling Democratic Progressive party has promised to pass sweeping economic and political reforms if it gains control of the legislature for the first time in Saturday #39;s election.
World,"World News: Dhaka, Dec. 10 : Iraqi kidnappers have released a Bangladeshi truck driver after holding him hostage for more than a month, a foreign ministry official said on Friday."
Business,"Fool contributor Tim Beyers finds that when it comes to stocks, it might pay to be Scrooge."
Business,"Delphi Corp. said Friday it plans to cut 8,500 jobs -- or 4.6 percent of its total work force -- worldwide next year as part of an ongoing restructuring."
Business,"Diversified manufacturer General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it boosted its quarterly dividend by 10 percent and earmarked up to \$15 billion for share repurchases over the next three years."
Business,"US producer prices - a measure of wholesale inflation - rose by a faster than expected 0.5 in November, seasonally adjusted Labor Department figures showed this afternoon."
Sports," Amare Stoudemire scored a career high 50 points, including nine straight during a decisive 12 2 Phoenix run early in the fourth quarter, and the Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117 98 Sunday night."
Sci/Tech," quot;Napster Mobile is a natural extension for the biggest brand in digital music and will enhance our development of wireless delivery, quot; Napster Chairman and CEO Chris Gorog said."
Sci/Tech," Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft plans to release patches for five Windows flaws next week, the software giant announced Thursday. The company posted the information on its TechNet site as part of a new program that gives the general "
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 10 December 2004 - Mobile operator MTN has announced a strategic partnership with Ericsson, which will become its partner of choice for its third-generation (3G) network."
Sports,Chelsea have denied rumours that they are planning to try and sign Liverpool #39;s Steven Gerrard this season. Blues boss Jose Mourinho insisted that there would be no big-money bid for the England midfield star when the transfer window opens on 1 January.
Sports,Robbie Keane #39;s knee injury may leave Tottenham with only one recognised striker for its trip to Manchester City. Keane has been carrying the injury in recent weeks but head coach Martin Jol is not confident 
Sports," Peyton Manning set yet another NFL passing record Sunday, finishing the season with a rating of 121.1, more than eight points better than Steve Young's previous mark."
World,"Calling humanity a threat to the planet, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai urged democratic reform and an end to corporate greed after becoming the first African woman to collect the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday."
World,"PALESTINIANS fired mortar rounds into a Gaza Strip settlement today, wounding at least two Israelis, one of them a child, the army said."
World,Japan has taken another step towards freeing itself from military restrictions in place since the end of World War II. The changes are a significant retreat from the pacifist policies that 
Business,"European Aeronautic, Defense  amp; Space Co., the controlling shareholder of Airbus SAS, expects 2005 earnings before interest, taxes, amortization and one-time items to rise 9.1 percent as sales of aircraft grow."
Business,NEW YORK A new survey says consumer sentiment improved in the first half of December. The subscriber-only University of Michigan  #39;s preliminary index on consumer sentiment for December rose to 95-point-seven from 92-point-eight seen in November.
Business,"After years of self-doubt and housecleaning in the wake of Enron, corporate America has gotten a bit of swagger back in its step."
Sci/Tech,The United States and Russia are making contingency plans for an emergency evacuation of the two-man crew aboard the International Space Station .
World," The Red Cross team entered Fallujah for the first time since a U.S. led offensive devastated the city and met with Iraqi technicians and engineers to discuss the city's sewage and water treatment needs, a group spokesman said Friday."
World, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met with his Nigerian counterpart Olusegun Obasanjo for talks that focused on enhancing bilateral ties and the various conflicts troubling the African continent.
World," Congressional oversight of the Homeland Security Department is ""dysfunctional"" and must be fundamentally changed to ensure Americans are protected, according to a report issued Friday by former House Speaker Tom Foley and retired Sen. Warren Rudman."
World,Anil Kumble is thrilled after becoming India's leading wicket-taker in Tests.
Business,Prices are heading up for the firm's trademark cigs. Is it party time for investors?
Business,The real estate company seems to have the right results and the right investors.
Business,Crude oil fell on skepticism that members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will enact promised production cuts.
Business,"As the awards season approaches, it's time again to hand out the prizes for executive incompetence."
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s PlayStation Portable may ultimately live up to company promises of a  quot;Walkman for the 21st century quot; that revolutionizes entertainment, but that #39;s not going to happen next week."
Sci/Tech,Sometimes if you make believe something doesn #39;t exist it does somehow manage to go away. But that #39;s not the case with the browser security flaw discovered by Danish security research firm Secunia.
Sci/Tech,"Siemens (Quote, Chart) will acquire wireless LAN technology player Chantry Networks to fill out its HiPath lineup, executives said Thursday."
Sports,"He is a sizable underdog in Saturday night #39;s heavyweight title fight, and it #39;s no mystery why. Danny Williams, by all accounts, is taking a major step up in class."
Sports,"Can two wins reverse a slide? Arsenal have scored eight times in winning their past two games, but those goals could be as confetti on the breeze if they slip up against Chelsea at Highbury on Saturday."
Sports,The NHL players #39; association offered an immediate 24 percent salary rollback Thursday in Toronto as the centerpiece of a proposal handed to the league in an effort to end the season-long lockout.
Sports,"wicket haul by Indian paceman Irfan Pathan sent Bangladesh crashing to 184 against India in the first innings of first test when bad light forced an early close of the first day #39;s play due to insufficient light, reports BSS."
Sports,Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Tice said yesterday that there are only two or three college coaching jobs that might lure him away from the NFL.
Sports,Baseball has barely started breathing again since Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi admitted to using steroids - a scandal that froze the industry for an entire week.
World,MOSCOW : President Vladimir Putin said he would be  quot;pleased quot; to see Ukraine admitted to the European Union because this would only benefit Russia #39;s economy due to its deep and long-standing industrial links with Ukraine.
Business,"General Electric Co. said Friday that it is raising its quarterly dividend by 10 percent to 22 cents per share, and could buy back up to \$15 billion worth of stock over the next three years."
Sci/Tech,"Siemens AG has acquired Chantry Networks, a step that will extend its enterprise offerings and Voice over Internet Protocol into the wireless local area network space."
Business,"Altria Group Inc.'s Philip Morris USA has initiated a long-awaited increase in cigarette prices, providing what some analysts consider the first sign of life in the U.S. cigarette market since 2002."
Business,"Florida's hurricane-damaged orange and grapefruit crop will be even smaller than originally estimated, officials said Friday, raising the prospect of higher prices for orange juice at supermarkets and an even greater scarcity of grapefruit juice."
Business," The dollar gained broadly on Friday  for the third straight session, as strong U.S. economic data  gave traders additional reasons to take profits in other  currencies before the year's end."
Business," Diversified manufacturer General  Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> on Friday said it boosted its quarterly  dividend by 10 percent and earmarked up to  $15 billion for  share repurchases over the next three years."
Business," Winn Dixie Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WIN.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WIN.N</A> said on  Friday it ousted President and Chief Executive Frank Lazaran  after about a year in the post after he failed to revive the  grocer despite ordering 10,000 job cuts."
Business,update The US Supreme Court on Friday said it would hear a controversial case on whether file-sharing software companies could be held legally responsible for copyright infringement on their networks.
Sci/Tech,"With help from software giant Microsoft Corp., officials tracked down two brothers who authorities say sold bogus college degrees over the Internet, including an MBA that was issued to a housecat."
Sports,The NHL players #39; association stunned the league and even its members with its latest effort to save the hockey season: an offer to roll back all players #39; salaries by 24 percent.
Sports,"Oklahoma was tied with Texas A amp;M in College Station, Texas, having already come back from three 14-point deficits. The Corps was screaming."
World," A Venezuelan military plane crashed in a mountainous region near Caracas on Friday, killing 16 poeple, including high ranking officers, a top government official said."
World,Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi escaped conviction in a major corruption trial on Friday after a court invoked a statute of limitations that meant time had run out to sentence him for bribery.
World,MOSCOW: Moscow revealed the first hints of its secretive new nuclear weapons priorities on Friday with a top Russian general saying that a new generation of strategic missiles would soon be mobile on land and that this was far from the only thing that 
World,"TWO truck drivers from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka kidnapped in Iraq by the same militant group that claims to be holding two French journalists have been released by their captors, officials said today."
Business,"By cutting back to its official quotas, the cartel is trying to prove it can keep control of prices -- a risky gambit in the face of lots of vagaries."
Business,"Nextel is reportedly in advanced merger talks with Sprint, a deal that would form the third largest US cell phone company. However, there were indications a third player, Verizon Wireless, might make a run "
Business,"Federal safety regulators have asked Daimler Chrysler AG to recall 600,000 vehicles, because their wheels could fall off. The vehicles in question are 2000 through 2003 Dodge Durango SUV #39;s and Dakota pick-up trucks."
Business,"Ford Motor Company said today it was recalling about 474 000 Escape and Mazda Tribute sport utility vehicles (SUVs) globally because the accelerator cable may prevent the engine from returning to the idle position, which could increase stopping distance "
Business," American Airlines has increased most domestic US and US to Canada fares  $5 one way and  $10 round trip, effective Dec. 9, to help offset the continuing high cost of jet fuel, the airline explained in a news release."
Sports,"Lazio will have to play their next European home game behind closed doors following racist abuse by their fans, UEFA has announced."
Sports,"The Heisman Trophy comes with wings, a tail, a flight crew and jet engines. Boeing and Airbus are fighting over its manufacturing rights."
Business,"Imperial Sugar appears to be a lot sweeter than it was a year ago, but challenges remain."
Business,Disappointment is the usual sentiment for Ciena shareholders -- except for yesterday.
Business, The U.S. government posted a  #36;57.88 billion shortfall between receipts and outlays in the month of
Business,"It seems that every time I write about the telecommunications industry, my thoughts slip back to my proud days at the Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Equity Group."
Business,Federal safety regulators have asked the carmaker to recall Durango Sport utility vehicles and Dakota pickups in the model years 2000 to 2003.
Business,"Cinergy Corp. of Cincinnati, Ohio, said Friday it plans to sell 6.1 million shares of common stock. The sale will be made under Cinergy #39;s effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
Sci/Tech,"The motion picture and recording industries will get a US Supreme Court hearing in their bid to block the catastrophic, multibillion-dollar harm #39; #39; they say is caused by file-sharing software used to pirate movies and songs."
Sci/Tech,"Astronomers are finding more of the sun #39;s sisters as they train two sharp eyes on the universe. NASA, ESA, DR Ardila, DA Golimowski, JE Krist, M. Clampin, JP "
Sci/Tech,"A public university with an enrollment of over 80,000 puts the kibosh on Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer. A public university with an enrollment of over 80,000 put the kibosh this week on Microsoft #39;s Internet "
Sci/Tech,"com December 10, 2004, 11:28 AM PT. Customers at Apple Computer #39;s iTunes store will now be able to pay for their songs, albums and gift certificates using PayPal, a virtual wallet technology owned by eBay."
Sports,Arsene Wenger said he had still not made up his mind about whether Jens Lehmann or Manuel Almunia will be in goal for Arsenal #39;s showdown with Premiership leaders Chelsea on Sunday.
Sports,NEGOTIATIONS: The NHL and the players #39; association held their first negotiating session since Sept. 9 on Thursday. The sides will meet again next Tuesday in either New York or Toronto when the league is expected 
Sports,"While this weekend #39;s Major League Baseball meetings in Anaheim, Calif., will probably be dominated by talk of steroids and big player moves, Las Vegas #39; mayor hopes to grab some attention Saturday "
World," A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck in the seas near the remote, tsunami ravaged Andaman and Nicobar islands, but caused no damage or casualties, officials said Monday."
World," Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi escaped a potentially devastating jail sentence when a Milan court cleared him of corruption charges after a four year trial, a verdict which he hailed as ""better late than never""."
World,France #39;s prime minister has announced plans to let workers negotiate workweeks that exceed the current 35-hour limit. Jean-Pierre Raffarin also vowed to cut the current 9.9 percent unemployment rate by a 0.1 
World," As the Electoral College prepares to certify President Bush's re election on Monday, concerns persist about the integrity of the nation's voting system  #151; particularly in Ohio, where details continue to emerge of technology failures, voter confusion and overcrowded polling stations in minority and poor neighborhoods."
World, The Transportation Security Administration is slightly altering the way airport screeners conduct patdown searches by allowing passengers to put their arms down after their upper bodies are checked.
World," Scientists and economists from the  United States, Israel and Norway received their Nobel prizes on  Friday at a ceremony marked by the conspicuous absence of  literature laureate Elfriede Jelinek of Austria."
World," Ukraine's prime minister came out fighting  on Friday in the campaign for a re run of a rigged presidential  election, accusing opposition challenger Viktor Yushchenko of  instigating ""totalitarianism"" against voters."
Sports, Sprinter Michelle Collins was suspended for eight years for a doping violation linked to the BALCO scandal and will forfeit results that include 2003 indoor world and U.S. titles in the 200 meters.
Sports, China appointed a party official who has never worked in sports to oversee the preparation of athletes for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Sports, Air Force guard Dan Nwaelele will play Saturday against No. 3 Georgia Tech after being cleared of allegations that he cheated academically.
Sports,The Ohio Supreme Court rejects former Indians outfielder Milton Bradley's appeal of a three-day jail sentence he received after driving away from police who were trying to give him a speeding ticket.
Business,"THE SITUATION: Squeezed by rising materials and health care costs and lower vehicle production, No. 1 auto supplier Delphi Corp. plans to cut 8,500 jobs worldwide next year after eliminating more than 9,000 in 2004."
Business,"Chinas annual inflation rate dropped sharply in November, heartening policy makers who have been striving to cool the economy and reducing chances of a further rise in interest rates in the near term."
Business,"Just how excited is Justin Field about the new  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; video game.  quot;(It #39;s) the best game on the planet, in my mind, quot; said Field, the owner of the Eugene store and gaming center Big City Gamin #39;."
Business,"Honda Motor Co. Ltd. #39;s 2005 model CR-V compact sport utility vehicle has earned the top safety rating in side impact crash tests, a US research group linked to the insurance industry said on Friday."
Business,"Vail Resorts said Friday that a drop in real estate revenue contributed to a wider loss in the first quarter, one of the company #39;s slowest times."
Sci/Tech,"On Wednesday during a presentation at the Foreign Correspondents Club held in Tokyo, Nintendo Co. Ltd. President Satoru Iwata revealed some interesting bits of information regarding the company #39;s stance towards "
Sports,Stuart Pearce has placed an early claim on the Manchester City job when Kevin Keegan steps down as manager in 18 months #39; time.
Sports,"Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice said that there are two or three college football jobs that could lure him from the NFL, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer."
Sports,"When Peyton Manning breaks the single- season NFL record for passing touchdowns, an event that will likely occur this Sunday, I won #39;t go nuts celebrating the man."
Business,"It #39;s been a lousy fall for grocery shoppers. First the cost of tomatoes set new records, and now those lucky enough to find grapefruits can expect to pay more than \$1 a piece."
World, Sudanese officials and Darfur rebels arrived in Nigeria on Friday for talks on a political deal to end two years of conflict in the vast desert region which observers say is slipping deeper into chaos.
Sci/Tech,"Customers at Apple Computer #39;s iTunes store will now be able to pay for their songs, albums and gift certificates using PayPal, a virtual wallet technology owned by eBay."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems has confirmed that it is to buy routing software start-up BCN Systems for an initial \$34 million (17.6 million). In the week it turned 20, the networking giant announced it will pay around "
Sci/Tech,An appeals court should throw out a half-billion-dollar patent infringement judgment against Microsoft because a lower court failed to recognize that the Web browsing patent was based on a technology that was not invented by the company awarded the money 
Sci/Tech,mail users looking to strike back at spammers by installing a controversial screensaver are getting more than they bargained for.
Sci/Tech,"As part of its new advance warning policy, Microsoft on Thursday said next week #39;s regularly-scheduled patch day will feature five fixes for Windows, none of them more severe than  quot;Important."
Sports,"Vitali Klitschko is referring to himself as the  quot;Retire Maker, quot; he feels he is responsible for sending Lennox Lewis into retirement after their brutal fight for Lennox #39;s heavyweight title."
Sports,"American sprinter Michelle Collins has been hit with an eight-year suspension for using a cocktail of banned drugs EPO, testosterone and the designer steroid THG."
Sports,"Boss Kevin Keegan will again be without Claudio Reyna, Ben Thatcher, Trevor Sinclair and Jihai Sun. Bradley Wright-Phillips, who opened his goal-scoring account after just three minutes on the pitch against "
Sports,The NHL and NHLPA will be meeting Tuesday in Toronto at 1pm et/10am pt at which time the NHL is expected to respond to Thursday #39;s NHLPA proposal.
Sports,"AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. Dec 10, 2004 - Air Force guard Dan Nwaelele will play Saturday against No. 3 Georgia Tech after being cleared of allegations that he cheated academically."
World,"Nobel Peace show host Oprah Winfrey smiles in the Oslo Town Hall where Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai of Kenya is to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Friday, Dec. 10, 2004."
World,"Israeli gunfire killed an 8-year-old Palestinian girl eating lunch in her home today during an exchange between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip, the girl #39;s family said."
World,That Indias politicians have been rated among the most corrupt in the world in a report brought out by Berlin-based NGO Transparency International (TI) isnta matter of surprise at all.
World,"Sri Lankan truck driver Dinesh Rajaratnam taken hostage in Iraq last October has been released along with his Bangladeshi colleague Abul Kashem, the Foreign Ministry confirmed yesterday."
World," Other measures related to transportation security, besides expanded use of government watch lists on flights, cruises and at airports, included in the intelligence overhaul legislation:"
World,"A military plane crashes in a mountainous area of Venezuela, killing 16 people."
Sports,"Maybe the reason so many coaches have steered clear of the job at Notre Dame is that they got a look at the people they would be working for, and under what circumstances."
World,"Israeli troops shot and killed a 7-year-old Palestinian girl on Friday after militants fired mortar rounds at a Gaza Strip settlement, injuring four Israelis, one of them a child, officials said."
World,"A Venezuelan military plane crashed in a mountainous region near Caracas on Friday, killing 16 poeple, including high-ranking officers, a top government official said."
World,"More than a thousand paramilitary fighters began demobilizing Friday in the remote jungles of Colombia, where the main road is marked by crosses, burned vehicles and blown-up bridges - the scars of a protracted and bitter battle between their right-wing faction and leftist rebels for control of the region's cocaine industry."
Business,"OPEC, the producer of more than a third of the world #39;s oil, agreed to cut output by about 4 percent in a bid to prop up prices after the biggest drop in three years."
Business,"NEW PLANE: Airbus gets the go-ahead from its owners to start taking orders for the A350, a new mid-sized passenger plane it hopes will be the nemesis of its rival Boeing #39;s 7E7."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said customers of its iTunes online music store can now use eBay Inc."
Sports,"Let #39;s start with two hockey-related news bits most Americans probably aren #39;t aware of. 1) The NHL season still hasn #39;t started, and 2) On Thursday, union leaders made a new collective bargaining proposal to "
Business,"(December 10, 2004) - Delphi Corp. said Friday it plans to cut 8,500 jobs -r 4.6 percent of its total work force  -ldwide next year as part of an ongoing restructuring."
Business,"Because of hurricane damage, Florida #39;s grapefruit crop this season will be the smallest since the Depression, and its orange crop the worst in 13 years, agriculture officials said in a forecast issued Friday."
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which in September promised to move 100 wealth and investment management jobs to Boston, on Friday said it would move an additional 300 jobs to that city next year."
Business,"TV Guide International Inc. said on Friday it replaced Chief Executive Jeff Shell, credited with steering the company through a patch of legal woes, with a Fox "
Sci/Tech,"There may not be a happy holiday in space because Russian and American astronauts have been told to ration their food supply for the next few weeks, until a space shipment can reach them."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo has announced it will join the fray with a new desktop product based on technology from X1 Technologies. Yahoo said it plans to launch a beta version of a new Yahoo Desktop Search tool in the coming 
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON : The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a case to determine whether music-swapping services can be held liable for copyright infringement if their networks are used for illegal digital copies.
Sci/Tech,"  Apple Computer Inc. #39;s online music store, iTunes, will now accept PayPal for purchases of music downloads, audiobooks and gift certificates."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s long-planned new file system is likely still many years away from being a part of the company #39;s server operating system.
Sci/Tech," Wild capuchin monkeys can understand cause and effect well enough to use rocks to dig for food, scientists have found. Capuchin monkeys often use tools and solve problems in captivity and sometimes "
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems #39; acquisition of BCN Systems, a tiny networking software design company, runs true to form as Cisco continues its practice of buying key techn ologies to advance its product development strategy."
Sports,"Thursday #39;s collective bargaining meeting between the NHL and NHLPA lasted only four hours, but it #39;s still unknown if anything came out of it to save the 2004-05 season."
Sports,The Valdosta State Blazers nearly didn #39;t get to the NCAA Division II national championship game against Pittsburg State in Alabama.
Sports,The Italian team Lazio was ordered Friday to play its next European game without fans as punishment for a game last month marked by racial taunts from the stands.
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to make waves in the free agent marketplace, reportedly signing veteran righthander Russ Ortiz on Friday in what could be a precursor to a blockbuster involving Randy Johnson."
World,"Peace talks aimed at ending a 22-month-old crisis in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region, scheduled for Friday in Nigerian capital Abuja, has been postponed for a day, a spokesman for the African Union said."
World,"Russia  quot;would only be too glad quot; if Ukraine joined the European Union (EU), Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, the Interfax reported."
Business," Business software maker Oracle Corp.  on Friday said it had decided to move forward the release date of its fiscal second quarter earnings to Monday, Dec. 13 before markets open instead of Thursday, Dec. 16."
Business,Haute monde meets mass market. Friday saw Sprint (nyse: FON - news - people ) shares open higher and Nextel Communications (nasdaq: NXTL - news - people ) slide as the market digested news of a possible merger between the telecommunications firms.
Business,"America West Holdings Corp. (AWA) on Thursday said it would not bid for assets of bankrupt carrier ATA Airlines, saying the value does not justify the cost."
Business,"Floridas hurricane-damaged citrus crops will be even smaller than originally estimated, officials said Friday, raising the specter of higher prices for orange juice and an even greater scarcity of grapefruit juice."
Business,"Absent sales from the killer titles published by Microsoft and Rockstar, November sales would have dropped more than 20 percent. With the two, revenues rose 11 percent."
Business,"Four new stocks shot out of the starting gates Friday and posted upbeat opening-day gains, riding investor momentum spurred by stronger-than-expected pricings from two initial public offerings while two others came in at the top of expectations."
Business,"  PeopleSoft Inc., whose board has spurned repeated hostile takeover offers from Oracle Corp,. got a major boost Thursday when several analysts raised their PeopleSoft financial forecasts."
Sci/Tech,"based music downloading service Napster has partnered with another company to sell mobile phone ringtones, ITObserver."
Sci/Tech,Customers at online music store will be able to use eBay #39;s payment service to pay for songs. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.
Sci/Tech,"Citing security risks, a state university is urging students to drop Internet Explorer in favor of alternative Web browsers such as Firefox and Safari."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems today confirmed that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held BCN Systems, a Californian networking software design firm."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft is in court today contesting a Federal Court ruling in favour of Eolas for \$565 million. The court upheld a lower court ruling that Microsoft #39;s popular Internet Exporer browser infringed on patents 
Sports,Defending champion Robert Allenby is confident of quickly bridging the gap between himself and tournament leader Bradley Hughes in today #39;s third round of the Australian Masters at Huntingdale in Melbourne.
Sports, Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points and Josh Howard scored 11 of his 25 in the fourth quarter in the Dallas Mavericks' 123 104 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.
Sports, Sprinter Michelle Collins was suspended for eight years for a doping violation linked to the BALCO scandal and will forfeit results that include 2003 indoor world and US titles in the 200 meters.
Sports,"Like James Dean #39;s character in Rebel Without a Cause, Clint Mathis seems to find trouble wherever he goes. The enigmatic former MetroStar and current Hannover 96 striker only needed a year to wear out his "
World,"ISLAMABAD, DECEMBER 10: At least 10 people, including a soldier, were killed when a bomb exploded near an Army truck in a busy market area in the Pakistani city of Quetta today."
World,"Japan #39;s government will ease a four- decade ban on weapons exports, opening up new markets for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd."
World,"Chaos is looming in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region as violence increases, order collapses, and the number of desperate people in need of humanitarian aid reaches nearly 2.3 million, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in a report to "
World,Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Brussels to make a final pitch before next week #39;s EU summit for the 25-nation bloc to set a date for his country to begin membership talks.
Sci/Tech,"Japan is preparing for the long-awaited launch of Sony #39;s answer to the Nintendo DS, the PSP. The target for the PSP launch is this coming Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Security firm Secunia reported that the vulnerability affects nearly all browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, Konqueror, Opera, Netscape and Safari."
Sci/Tech,"Cold, dusty discs of debris have been clearly detected around stars in other planet-harbouring solar systems for the first time by NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope."
World," LONDON (AP)   A drunken soldier sparked a security alert when he left a costume party dressed as a suicide bomber, wearing a turban, false beard and a combat jacket stuffed with pretend explosives, British police said Friday."
Business," U.S. consumers' mood brightened in  early December, which may bode well for retailers in the key  holiday shopping season, a survey showed on Friday."
Business," PHILADELPHIA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Corp. is in  advanced talks to buy Nextel Communications Inc. for more than  \$36 billion in a mostly stock deal that would combine the No. 3  and No. 5 U.S. wireless service carriers, sources familiar with  the situation said on Friday."
Business," U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on  Friday as a higher than expected jump in U.S. producer prices  helped to offset a fall in oil prices and dividend hikes from  General Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> and SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SBC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SBC.N</A>."
World," Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, suffering from thyroid cancer, still plans to preside at President Bush's inauguration on Jan. 20, The Associated Press has learned."
Business," The dollar posted broad gains on  Friday for the third straight session, as traders took more   year end profits in other currencies in anticipation of higher  U.S. interest rates after next week's Federal Reserve meeting."
Business," European planemaker Airbus won approval  from its shareholders on Friday to unleash a fresh marketing  battle against arch rival Boeing by seeking orders for a  fuel saving, wide body jet to be called the A350."
World," The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider whether Internet file trading networks should be held responsible when their users copy music, movies and other protected works without permission."
World," CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec 10 (Reuters) - A Venezuelan  military aircraft crashed into a mountainside west of Caracas  on Friday, killing 16 passengers and crew-members aboard  including several senior officers, authorities said."
Business,Oil prices fell to four-month lows on Friday even though the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries moved to curb production above its official 27 million barrel-per-day output ceiling.
Business,com Staff. DreamWorks Animation Studios announced it was pushing the release date for its highly anticipated feature Shrek 3 from November 2006 to May 2007.
Sports," Archie Griffin wouldn't mind sharing his claim to fame. The former Ohio State tailback is the only player to win two Heisman trophies, receiving his second in 1975."
Sci/Tech,"Today, both Apple and Paypal have announced that the iTunes music store in the US will now accept Paypal purchases for anything on iTunes."
Sci/Tech,"Deep beneath the San Andreas Fault in central California, the ground has been erupting in strange, faint tremors that last up to 20 minutes, scientists reported Thursday."
World, Iraqi expatriates in Syria will have the opportunity to vote in this month's Iraqi elections under an agreement signed Sunday between the Syrian government and the Geneva based International Organization for Migration.
Sports,"Is it possible to win a playoff spot, in this era of aerial supremacy, without a single wide receiver posting 40 catches for the season?"
Sports," In some ways, Reggie Bush is the most unlikely Heisman Trophy finalist. He doesn't start for No. 1 Southern California, and ranks second on the team in rushing and receiving. He's a sophomore, and the previous winners have all been juniors or seniors. Finally, he's often been overshadowed by teammate Matt Leinart, also a finalist for the award."
World,"Bangladeshi truck driver Abul Kashem Faruk, who was freed by Islamic Army of Iraq (IAI) Thursday, talked to his family over telephone and the government confirmed his release yesterday."
World,"Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov on Friday emphasized Russias right to conduct preventive strikes against terrorists anywhere across the globe, suggesting it has become common "
World," quot;There were 16 people travelling aboard. ... It crashed into a mountain, quot; Col. Antonio Rivero, head of the Civil Protection service, told."
World,"RBC, 10.12.2004, Moscow 19:51:19.Russian President Vladimir Putin approves of the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union."
Sports, The Italian team Lazio was ordered Friday to play its next European game without fans as punishment for a game last month marked by racial taunts from the stands.
Business,"Business News, BEIJING, China #39;s annual inflation rate dropped sharply in November, providing further evidence that steps to cool the economy are working and reducing the chances in the near term of a fresh rise in interest rates."
Sci/Tech,"The Windows Future Storage (WinFS) technology that got cut out of Windows  quot;Longhorn quot; is in serious trouble, and not just the hot water a feature might encounter for missing its intended production vehicle."
Sports,By Ant Evans in Las Vegas( pic by Mr Will/Hogan Photos): WBC heavyweight title challenger Danny Williams insists he #39;s completely unperturbed by champion Vitali Klitschko #39;s well-hyped punching power on the eve of their Mandalay Bay collision here Saturday 
Sports,"com Staff. Following Friday #39;s trade involving the MetroStars and San Jose Earthquakes for defender Jeff Agoos, Metros general maanger Nick Sakiewicz took time to answer questions regarding his newest acquisition."
World,"NICOSIA: Cyprus has upped the ante in its demands for recognition from Turkey, warning its European Union partners it may otherwise veto the start of accession talks with Ankara, local newspapers reported."
World," quot;Russia is not the only country that has announced the possibility of using or carrying out preventive strikes. I would like to stress that we did not invent it, quot; he added, hinting that Moscow was following a US lead."
World," Iraq's future political landscape began to take shape Friday, as a coalition led by powerful Shiite Muslim groups revealed a few of its candidates in next month's parliamentary election. They include former exiles, a prominent cleric and members of the interim government."
World," A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved anti dumping duties of up to 198 percent on  #36;1.2 billion worth of wooden bedroom furniture from China. However, many Chinese furniture companies will escape the highest duty levels."
World," The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider whether Internet file sharing services are responsible for their customers illegally swapping songs and movies, a multibillion dollar case testing the limits of copyright law in the digital age."
World,"Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio calls an early general election to end ""crisis of credibility""."
Sports,"Bryan Randall, who led a team picked sixth in the preseason to the title,is named The Associated Press ACC player of the year."
Business,"United Airlines became the first US carrier to fly to Vietnam since the war ended nearly 30 years ago, marking a new milestone in relations between the former enemies as VIPs on board were greeted at the airport with lotus blossoms and silk lanterns."
Business,"General Electric Co. raised its quarterly dividend by 10 per cent and launched a plan to buy back up to \$15 billion US in shares over three years, as it projected double-digit percentage earnings growth for 2005."
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks kept busy Friday, signing free agent pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four year deal a day after agreeing to terms with third baseman Troy Glaus."
Business,Oil prices settled under \$41 for the first time since July Friday as dealers took profits on a widely expected move by the OPEC cartel to curb production in excess of its official output ceiling.
Business," PHILADELPHIA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Corp. is close to  an agreement buy Nextel Communications Inc. for more than \$36  billion in a mostly stock deal that would combine the No. 3 and  No. 5 U.S. wireless telephone companies, sources familiar with  the situation said on Friday."
Business," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AAPL.O</A> on  Friday said customers of its iTunes online music store can now  use eBay Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EBAY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">EBAY.O</A> online payment service PayPal to buy  songs and audio books, becoming the second major online music  store to do so."
Business, Who should be held responsible for the use of peer to peer software program to trade copyright music and video files on the Internet?
Business,PARIS Airbus announced Friday that it would move ahead with two new long-range versions of its widebody A330 aircraft to cobble together a competitor for Boeing #39;s planned new 7E7.
Business,"The bidding war for bankrupt ATA Airlines #39; assets heated up on Friday when Southwest Airlines offered at least \$100 million in cash and loans for gates at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport and an alliance with ATA, its main rival there."
Business,Bank of America plans to move an additional 300 jobs from its Wealth and Investment Management businesses to Boston. The bank was sharply criticized after it cut jobs at former Fleet branches in Massachusetts.
Sports, Tiki Barber won the NFL yards from scrimmage title and set the New York Giants' all time rushing record in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Business,"General Electric Co., the world #39;s biggest company by market value, will buy back as much as \$15 billion in stock and raise its dividend as Chief Executive Jeffrey Immelt #39;s growth strategy generates more cash and profit."
Sci/Tech,"Thanks two a partnership with Dwango Wireless; the new Napster is prepared to enter the mobile technology realm. But this time, it #39;s not for illegal mp3s."
Sci/Tech,"Kazaa, the world #39;s most popular Internet file-swapping system, told a court on Thursday it was worried about users exchanging unauthorized files and held talks with record companies in the United States about the problem."
Sports,Oklahoma quarterback Jason White has taken home the Maxwell Award as college football #39;s best all-around player and won his second straight Davey O #39;Brien quarterback trophy.
Sports,"Phoenix, AZ -- The Phoenix Suns Friday placed Jake Voskuhl on the injured list after the center had an emergency appendectomy surgery."
Sports,"Oakland, CA -- The Orlando Magic activated forward Pat Garrity from the injured list on Friday and placed forward Brandon Hunter on the IL with a hyperextended right elbow."
World," Kenyan ecologist Wangari Maathai, who yesterday received the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo, said protecting the environment was vital to promote peace and democracy."
World,UN humanitarian agencies report thousands of people displaced for the second time in a month because of fresh outbreaks of fighting in Sudan #39;s Darfur region.
World," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's drive to get his country into the European Union won strong backing from top EU officials Friday, a week before the bloc's leaders decide whether to open membership talks."
World, Some of the main leaders in the United Iraqi Alliance:
World," The Bush administration has spent more than  #36;65 million in the past two years to aid political organizations in Ukraine, paying to bring opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko to meet U.S. leaders and helping to underwrite exit polls indicating he won last month's disputed runoff election."
World, The US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on whether music swapping services can be held liable for copyright infringement if their networks are used for illegal digital copies.
World,Ukraine's presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko is having tests in Austria into his mystery illness.
Business,"DECEMBER 10, 2004 (REUTERS) - Sprint Corp. is in advanced talks to buy Nextel Communications Inc. for more than \$36 billion in a mostly stock deal that would combine the No."
Business,A report out yesterday from the International Telecommunication Union says that mobile phone users have doubled since the year 2000.
Business,"Bank of America Corp. (BAC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which suffered bad publicity over layoffs at former Fleet branches, on Friday said it will move an additional 300 jobs to Boston next year."
Business,"Myers Squibb Co. said Friday that it plans to pursue Food and Drug Administration approval to sell an over the counter version of its cholesterol lowering drug, Pravachol."
Business,"Supermarket giant Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., struggling against competition from Wal-Mart and other grocery chains, named a new president and chief executive officer Friday, forcing out its previous leader after less than 18 months on the job."
Business,"Shares of the leading video game software publishers traded higher Friday despite mixed November sales. US sales of console games -- those made for Sony #39;s (SNE:NYSE - news - research) PlayStation 2, Microsoft #39;s "
Business,"Switching channels. Jeff Shell is out and Rich Battista is in as chief executive at Gemstar-TV Guide International (nasdaq: GMST - news - people ). According to the Los Angeles Times, Shell is resigning to "
Sci/Tech,"All the major Web portals seem to be rushing delivery on one product this holiday: desktop search software. Microsoft plans to introduce a test version of its desktop search application in the coming days, meeting its stated deadline by a nose."
Sci/Tech,"That #39;s what Philip Morle told an Australian court, and he ought to know--he #39;s Sharman Networks #39; chief technology officer."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 10, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Open-source vendor JBoss Inc. on Monday plans to formally announce a stack of middleware software designed to make it more competitive with the sophisticated products sold by companies like IBM, BEA Systems Inc."
Sports,"There was a time when knocking out Mike Tyson was boxing #39;s equivalent to beating Ken Jennings at Final Jeopardy. It was the most Heruculean of labors and when it finally happened, it was an international event "
Sports, The Phoenix Suns Friday placed Jake Voskuhl on the injured list after the center had an emergency appendectomy surgery.
Sports, The Orlando Magic activated forward Pat Garrity from the injured list on Friday and placed forward Brandon Hunter on the IL with a hyperextended right elbow.
Sports,"An Arizona man who claims his car was attacked by Mike Tyson, said on Friday he will drop his criminal complaint against the ex-heavyweight champion for damaging the vehicle outside a local nightspot."
World,"Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan #39;s drive to get his country into the European Union won strong backing from top EU officials Friday, a week before the bloc #39;s leaders decide whether to open membership talks."
World,A US soldier has pleaded guilty to murdering a wounded 16-year-old Iraqi boy. Staff Sergeant Johnny Horne was convicted Friday of the unpremeditated murder 
World,"APART from the decision to relax the 1976 military exports embargo, Japan #39;s National Defence Program Outline is not a revolutionary document."
Business,Payment system Paypal announces a tie-up with Apple's iTunes as it continues to secure new business with online retailers.
Business,"Federal safety regulators and DaimlerChrysler are sparring over a problem with Dodge Durango and Dakota trucks. The government believes the defect could lead to wheels falling off and wants a recall, but the company says the problem isn't that serious."
Business,"VODAFONE faces losing its last opportunity to gain an independent foothold in the US as the bidding war for Sprint, Americas top US mobile operator, heats up."
Business,THE first commercial flight between the United States and Vietnam since their war 30 years ago landed yesterday to open a new chapter of cultural and economic exchange between the former foes.
Business,"ROBERT ZOELLICK, the United States Trade representative, suggested last night that talks to settle the EU-US trade dispute surrounding subsidies paid to Boeing and "
Sci/Tech,"IN SPACE no one can hear you raid the fridge. So the astronauts on the International Space Station orbiting the Earth have found that, despite careful calorie counting, they are running out of food."
Sports,"The Arizona Diamondbacks kept busy Friday, signing free-agent pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four-year deal a day after agreeing to terms with third baseman Troy Glaus."
Sports,"MICHELLE COLLINS, of the United States, the former world indoor 200 metres champion, was suspended for eight years yesterday for drug abuse in a landmark ruling in the fight against doping."
Sports,NEW YORKS rush to build an Olympic stadium has provoked a clash between the citys billionaire mayor and a multimillionaire cable television tycoon that has thrown the Big Apples bid for the 2012 Games into jeopardy.
Sports,Tracy McGrady needed only 35 seconds to turn a sure loss into an improbable win and a listless 20-point night into one of the league #39;s most memorable clutch performances.
Sports, quot;Looks like you were right on about Cal getting passed over for the Rose Bowl bid. I don #39;t think it would have made a bit of difference if Cal had won by 110 points instead of just 10.
World," Britain congratulated Ghanaian President John Kufuor on his election victory, and praised the west African state for holding free, fair and transparent elections."
World,"A TRIUMPHANT Silvio Berlusconi hailed his acquittal on corruption charges by a Milan court yesterday, saying he had never doubted he would be cleared."
World," President Bush's main focus during a White House economic conference next week will be big damage awards in lawsuits and the federal deficit, the White House said Friday."
World,"More than 1,400 Colombian paramilitaries hand over their weapons to the country's government."
Business,The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has released new side-impact crash test results for small sport utility vehicles. The 2005 Honda CRV earned a good rating along with the 2005 Ford Escape.
Sci/Tech,"In a press tour on Friday, Microsoft senior vice president for Windows Server Bob Muglia updated the Windows Server release schedule for next year."
Sci/Tech, Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today applauding the National Academy of Sciences National Research Council recommendation to launch a space shuttle mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope.
Sports,Christmas time in southern California is strange. Charlie Brown #39;s tree here is a palm. And as the Baseball Winter Meetings opened 
Sports, Brett Elliott started eight games for Utah before breaking his wrist early last season.
Business,"Martin Frankel,  who defrauded insurance companies out of more than \$200m is jailed for 16 years"
Business," U.S. stocks inched lower on Friday but fresh economic data drove the dollar and bonds higher, while profit taking pushed oil prices down after OPEC'S widely expected decision to curb production."
Sports,Sprinter Michelle Collins is suspended for eight years for a doping violation linked to the BALCO scandal.
Sports,"Wanting another bat to support their young players, the Rangers agree to a \$5 million, one-year contract with Richard Hidalgo."
Business,"Delphi #39;s global production volumes and commodity price increases are expected to translate to Q4 revenue of \$6.9-\$7 billion, about \$200 million below the company #39;s previously stated expectations."
Business,"Business software maker Oracle Corp. on Friday said it will release its second-quarter earnings before US markets open on Monday, instead of Thursday, due to issues related to its takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc."
Business,Maybe you #39;ve noticed already this holiday season - Salvation Army bell ringers are not standing in front of as many stores as they did last year.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft quietly delivered a first private beta release of Windows Server  quot;R2 quot; to the first of about 1,000 testers Wednesday, company officials confirmed Friday."
Sci/Tech,"falling repeatedly for spam scams that promise software at fire sale prices. In fact, one in five consumers surveyed bought software "
Sci/Tech,"The faint tremors, which were detected beneath the town of Cholame, are similar to those discovered in the past two years in Japan and the Pacific Northwest."
Sports,"Colin Montgomerie walked off the 18th green in a tie for the lead with Tiger Woods at the Target World Challenge, and someone told him the tournament was in his hands."
Sports,"ALTHOUGH the world and his wife might be telling him otherwise, Arsne Wenger prefers to back his own judgment, thank you very much."
Sports,"This is not original reporting. All facts have been gathered from ESPN, the Associated Press, Fox Sports Net, The Indianapolis Star, and The Washington Post."
Sports," After adding slugging third baseman Troy Glaus at baseball #39;s winter meetings, the Arizona Diamondbacks have turned their attention to pitching."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, Calif. The Texas Rangers today reached a one-year, five (M) million dollar contract with right fielder Richard Hidalgo. Hidalgo split last season between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets."
World," Teams searching for bodies in tsunami devastated Thailand zeroed in on the hardest hit areas on Monday, as Thai and Japanese navy ships scoured the seas for more dead."
Business,"Bowing to pressure from federal safety regulators, DaimlerChrysler AG is recalling 600,000 Dodge Durango SUVs Dakota pickup trucks because of a defect that can cause their wheels to fall off."
World,"The government announced Friday plans to conduct a sweeping overhaul of its defense policy, adjusting Japan #39;s armed forces to better handle new threats such as terrorism and giving them a greater global role."
World,A US soldier pleaded guilty at a court martial yesterday to killing a severely wounded 16-year-old Iraqi boy during fighting in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City district.
Business,"MELBOURNE: Britains HHG Plc has agreed to sell its life insurance business for 1.025bil to Life Company Investor Group, and plans to return 875mil of the proceeds to shareholders."
Sci/Tech,"Disney announced yesterday that it will support Blu-Ray as its choice for the next generation optical format, instead of the HD-DVD."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. plans to release in January the beta version of a desktop search application, as the giant web portal looks to catch Google Inc."
Sports,"Nicolas Anelka is fit for Manchester City #39;s Premiership encounter against Tottenham at Eastlands, but the 13million striker will have to be content with a place on the bench."
World,Militant nationalists have claimed responsibility for a bomb blast in southwestern Pakistan that killed at least 11 people Friday.
Business,NEW YORK The holiday season is an especially busy time for global travelers intent on delivering gifts to friends and relatives from faraway places.
Business,Seating: The two versions of the A350 would seat between 245 and 285 passengers in a typical three-class configuration. Boeing #39;s 7E7 Dreamliner #39;s three models will accommodate between 217 and 289 passengers.
Business,Xstrata yesterday threatened to withdraw its hostile 2.9 billion takeover offer for WMC if the Australian miner indicated it would dilute value by paying out up to A\$1 billion in cash to shareholders.
Sci/Tech," Bram Cohen didn't set out to upset Hollywood movie studios. But his innovative online file sharing software, BitTorrent, has grown into a piracy problem the film industry is struggling to handle."
Sci/Tech, The most popular dieting brands are now weighing in with calorie counters and nutritional guides designed for personal digital assistants and combination PDA mobile phones. Just in time for the season of bountiful temptation.
Sports,In a hotel suite in Las Vegas a couple of days ago a fighter unpacked the bags he had carried down from the drab suburban bungalow that had been his rented home.
Sports,"Bernie Ecclestone remains in the grip of Christmas spirit. A day after the gift of the British Grand Prix, given a July 10 date at yesterday #39;s FIA world council meeting, Formula One #39;s commercial "
Sports, The Raptors placed Vince Carter on the injured list Friday with a strained left Achilles tendon. The guard/forward injured his Achilles in the first minute of the second half of Toronto #39;s loss at Detroit on Wednesday night.
Sports,"Tough steroid testing is on the way, apparently. It #39;s too bad that it took ugly BALCO testimony and Senate threats to force Don Fehr and Gene Orza, the leaders of the union, to pull their heads out of the sand."
Sports," Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitcher Dewon Brazelton captured the Tony Conigliaro Award. The honor is presented annually to the player who overcomes adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage."
Sci/Tech," Online holiday spending, excluding travel and auctions, was  #36;8.41 billion between Nov. 1 through Dec. 5, up 23 percent from the year ago period and on track to meet estimates, comScore Networks said Friday."
Sci/Tech," Thomson, owner of the Technicolor brand and maker of Thomson and RCA DVD players, has announced that it will support both contending next generation DVD formats. It will manufacture both HD DVD and Blu ray disks through Technicolor, but manufacture only HD DVD players."
Sci/Tech," Wall Street was abuzz Friday over a potential merger between Sprint and Nextel, though the companies declined to comment on a slew of news reports that they are negotiating to combine to create a celluar provider that would almost rival Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless in size."
Sci/Tech," Business software maker Oracle Corp.  on Friday said it will release its second quarter earnings before U.S. markets open on Monday, instead of Thursday, due to issues related to its takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. that may come up in court later on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Desktop search has its sights set on corporate PCs, leaving enterprise IT wary of potential security issues associated with the highly anticipated tools."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.  on Friday said customers of its iTunes online music store can now use eBay Inc.'s  online payment service PayPal to buy songs and audio books, becoming the second major online music store to do so."
Sci/Tech," A 35,000 year old flute made from a woolly mammoth's ivory tusk has been unearthed in a German cave by archaeologists, the University of Tuebingen said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," A gold mask dating back more than 1,000 years to a pre Inca civilization in northern Peru will be returned home next year after being turned in to police by a collector in Italy, a museum official said on Friday."
Sci/Tech," The Kyoto agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions doesn't take effect for two months, but climate change negotiators are already fixated on what happens when it expires in 2012."
Sci/Tech," If you were disappointed    with the meager showing put on by this year's Leonid meteor shower, don't fret.    What could be the best meteor display of the year is scheduled to reach its    peak on Monday night, Dec. 13."
Sci/Tech," With nbsp;food stores nbsp;running low, the two  astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are cutting back  their meal intake and awaiting a critical cargo nbsp;delivery expected to arrive  on Dec. 25."
Sci/Tech, The Bush administration said Friday it will allow developers to complete construction and other projects even after belated discoveries that the work could endanger protected species.
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Votes, Bits Bytes</strong> Boston bound? Speak your brains at our Andrew"
Sci/Tech,"<strong>Votes, Bits Bytes</strong> Meetup founder puts Pugs against Repubs"
Sci/Tech,Bad weather forces the US to cancel the first full flight test of its national missile defence system in nearly two years.
Sci/Tech,Payment system Paypal announces a tie-up with Apple's iTunes as it continues to secure new business with online retailers.
Sci/Tech,Peoplesoft nominates its four current directors to retain their seats on the company board as it bids to see off a takeover by Oracle.
Sci/Tech," Sales of video games rose about 11  percent in the United States in November, analysts said on  Friday, with two key titles responsible for almost 30 percent  of all games sold in the month."
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether two Internet file-sharing services may be held responsible for their customers' online swapping of copyrighted songs and movies.\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</B></FONT>"
World," The United States showed some new flexibility in recent talks with North Korea on the nuclear issue but Pyongyang was unimpressed and is resisting participation in a new round of formal six party negotiations, U.S. officials and experts said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Most machines don't improve with use. Old pickup trucks don't gradually become Ferraris just by driving them fast, and a pocket calculator won't change into a supercomputer by crunching lots of numbers. The human body is different..."
Sci/Tech,"While crows have a reputation for being clever birds, research now suggests they could be as intelligent as great apes."
World," Guatemalan academics will create a university dedicated to rescuing and developing the ancient knowledge of the country's majority Mayan cultures, the nation's president said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Seismologists have detected deep, non-volcanic tremors lasting up to 20 minutes along the San Andreas Fault in central California. The discovery suggests earthquakes may have deeper origins than previously thought."
Sci/Tech,"When Rwanda plummeted into genocide ten years ago, the event transformed a genial hotelier into an unlikely hero. A new film, <I>Hotel Rwanda,</I> recounts his story."
Sci/Tech,"Two wildlife champions, Michel Masozera, Rwanda country director for the Wildlife Conservation Society, and Ali Kaka, executive director of Kenya's East African Wild Life Society, are this year's winners of the National Geographic Society/Buffett Award for Leadership in African Conservation."
World," United Airlines became the first U.S. carrier to fly to Vietnam since the war ended nearly 30 years ago, marking a new milestone in relations between the former enemies as VIPs on board were greeted at the airport with lotus blossoms and silk lanterns."
Sci/Tech,Small ISPs worry that a FCC decison could take away their ability to offer DSL.
Sci/Tech,A Webcast lets you hear directly from major commentators on shipping work abroad.
Business," Business software maker Oracle  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Friday said it will release its  second quarter earnings before U.S. markets open on Monday,  instead of Thursday, due to issues related to its takeover bid  for PeopleSoft Inc. that may come up in court later on Monday."
World," The United States showed some new  flexibility in recent talks with North Korea on the nuclear  issue but Pyongyang was unimpressed and is resisting  participation in a new round of formal six party negotiations,  U.S. officials and experts said on Friday."
World, The top U.S. diplomat in charge of  combating trafficking in people demanded on Friday that  Cambodia free 91 women and children abducted from a shelter a  day after police had rescued them from a brothel.
World,"Martin Frankel,  who defrauded insurance companies out of more than \$200m is sentenced to more than 16 years in jail."
World,"A fingertip test could detect patients in the earliest stages of heart disease, US scientists have claimed."
Business,"For IT professionals, working in IT during the past few years has been a frightening whiplash tour through a carnival fun house. In the foyer of this (not so fun) fun house -- known as the 2001 Room -- the gag is simple: A rug is pulled out from under those fortunate enough to be standing, while others tumble down a dark chute, passing flashing neon signs that read layoffs and consolidation. In the background, the cacophony of late-night conference calls to Bangalore blares over loudspeakers.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714255;9651165;g?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730403idlp"">SBC Datacomm White Paper</a><br/>Find out how Crate   Barrel expects to save \$180,000 by moving to VoIP, compared to a traditional PBX.</p>"
Business, The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case focusing on whether peer to peer (P to P) software vendors should be penalized for unauthorized file trading when their software is used.
Sci/Tech," Sun Microsystems is planning to beef up its network-attached storage product line with support for utility computing and its new zettabyte file system, according to Balint Fleischer, vice president and CTO of the network storage products group"
Sci/Tech,"JBoss Inc. on Monday plans to announce its JBoss Enterprise Middleware System, which includes a number of open-source projects the company plans to integrate into a single software offering."
Sci/Tech,Cisco executives told analysts this week that the company plans to take data center virtualization into areas such as application-aware switching and will partner to provide systems management software.
Sci/Tech,"Although many IT managers have accepted paying premium prices for Cisco's networking devices, some users and analysts said Cisco products aren't quite as pricey as they used to be."
Sci/Tech,"IBM is claiming a storage management victory over EMC, saying it can now control its leading competitor's entire line of storage arrays with the latest version its SAN Volume Controller appliance."
Sci/Tech,"Today marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of Cisco Systems, and the company's CEO, John Chambers, took time this week to talk about where his company has been, mistakes it's made and where it's going now."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint declined to comment on rumored merger talks with Nextel Communications, first reported yesterday."
Sci/Tech,"Worms, viruses and Trojan horses will remain a top security concern in 2005, according to executives at this week's CSO Interchange forum in New York."
Sci/Tech,"Two months after Internet search leader Google offered a test version of a desktop search tool, Microsoft, Yahoo and Ask Jeeves are all set to follow suit."
Sci/Tech," Microsoftwill let customers configure the next major release of Windows Server for specific server tasks, rather than selling a host of different Windows Server Longhorn editions tailored to those tasks, a company executive said Friday."
Business,"Hugh Osmond, the pubs-to-pizzas entrepreneur leading the , yesterday outlined a vision of delivering much better investment returns to policyholders stranded in closed with-profit funds."
Sci/Tech, Sun Microsystems on Monday will update its Sun Ray platform with new workstations and server software that company executives believe will give the thin client devices a foothold among home users.
Sports," Kwame Brown's boycott of a team huddle during a game was an example of immaturity that will not be tolerated, according to Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan."
Sports," Tampa Bay pitcher Dewon Brazelton, who bounced from home to home with a twin brother who has cerebral palsy, will receive the Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming adversity through spirit, determination and courage."
Sci/Tech," The number of phishing Web sites associated with online identity theft scams grew by 33 percent in November, after dropping off in September and early October, according to data compiled by the Anti Phishing Working Group (APWG) and shared with IDG News Service."
Sci/Tech,"Desktop search has its sights set on corporate PCs, leaving enterprise IT wary of potential security issues associated with the highly anticipated tools.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Serena Software this week announced improvements to its enterprise change management system, Serena ChangeMan Dimensions."
Sci/Tech,"Cape Clear Software this week is upgrading its ESB with the release of Cape Clear 6, enabling development of business process workflows based on BPEL.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/solaris;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12204780;10550054;n?http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;12165994;10522295;g?http://www.sun.com/solaris10"">Solaris 10(TM) OS: Position your business ten moves ahead.</a><br/>Solaris 10 OS has arrived and provides even more\reasons for the world's most demanding businesses\to operate on this, the leading UNIX platform.\Like the fact you can run Linux and Solaris applications\side-by-side and run the same OS on SPARC(R),\AMD Opteron(TM), and Intel processor-based systems.\Discover more reasons and how Solaris 10 OS can move\your business ahead today.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"JBoss on Monday plans to flesh out details of its open source middleware stack consisting largely of existing software technologies, with the company intending to fill out the stack over time."
Sci/Tech,Lower courts had ruled that the companies are not liable for copyright violations committed by users.
Sports,Wizards coach Eddie Jordan says the team is making a statement that immaturity will not be tolerated by suspending Kwame Brown one game for not taking part in a team huddle during a loss to Denver.
Sports,"Clinton Portis was fined \$5,000 by the NFL for wearing a pair of red socks last week, violating the league's uniform rules."
Sci/Tech,"Moreover Technologies Offers Blog Ping Service\\Moreover Technologies, a provider of syndicated news and online information, this week announced a new service that enables bloggers to significantly expand the distribution of their content by automatically notifying Moreover the instant new content is published. The Moreover Ping Server ensures rapid inclusion into ..."
Sci/Tech,"MSN Beta - An SEO's Dream Search Engine\\MSN Beta is still serving up results that make any SEO jump for joy. It is very easy for many SEOs to rank well in the new Beta Search engine by MSN. A thread at SEO Chat asks the question, How long will ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Has A New One for the Labs - Google Suggest\\Google's Labs has popped out a new beta - Google Suggest. Google Suggest looks like the regular Google search, except as you type in keywords Google -- surprise! -- tries to guess what you could be typing. The really nifty ..."
Sci/Tech,"A Canadian man arrested in the U.S. was allegedly responsible for putting 68,000 hacked smart cards on the street.\"
Sci/Tech,"Mark Glassman writes in the New York Times,  #147;At the Brearley School, a private school for girls on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where Samantha is in the eighth grade, the iPod went from a  #145;want #146; to a  #145;must have #146; this year when its use was incorporated into foreign-language and classics courses. #148; Free registration required Dec 10"
Sci/Tech," #147;The Apple iPod mini, at \$249, is my choice as 2004 #146;s hottest high-tech gadget, #148; writes Mike Wendland in the Detroit Free Press.  #147;All of the iPods are awesome. But this little package, weighing in at 3.6 ounces, a half-inch thick and the size of a business card, is so slick and so sleek that all I can say is: Sweet  #133; And it delivers a sound quality so big and so pristine that it #146;s hard to believe it #146;s coming from something so tiny. It #146;s cutting-edge, high-tech chicness. #148; Dec 10"
Sci/Tech,"Naming the iMac G5 one of its Best Products of the Year, Fortune writes,  #147;An engineering marvel, the new iMac tucks the computer and speakers inside the expansive flat-panel display  #151;  #145;an advance as welcome as the day that VCR/DVD players were encased in the TV monitor box, #146; says Thompson Paul Thompson, director of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. Built-in wireless technology lets you use a cable-free keyboard and mouse. #148; Dec 10"
Sci/Tech,"The iTunes Music Store in the US will now accept PayPal for purchases of music downloads, audiobooks and gift certificates. Starting today, iTunes Music Store purchases can be funded through PayPal #146;s virtual wallet, allowing customers to pay in the way they prefer  #151; using a credit card, bank account or stored account balance. Dec 10"
Business," The prospect of a deal between Sprint  and Nextel Communications sparked concerns on Friday about a  shrinking U.S. market for mobile network equipment, sending  shares of Nextel's key supplier Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOT.N</A> down  almost 8 percent."
Business,"The merger deal between Sprint and Nextel, which reportedly has not been finalized, is being described as a merger of equals that would create the third largest US cellular carrier with nearly 39 million subscribers."
Business,"DETROIT, United States (AFP) - Under pressure from US regulators, DaimlerChrysler #39;s Chrysler Group said it would recall more than half a million trucks over ball joint defects that can cause the wheels of the vehicle to separate from the body."
Sports," The Anaheim Angels rounded out their starting outfield Friday, agreeing to a  #36;14 million, two year contract with center fielder Steve Finley."
Sports,"Major League Baseball players finally came to their senses this week, telling their lawyers to reach an agreement on tougher testing for steroids."
World,Environmentalists around the world are holding their heads a little higher. Wangari Maathai is being honored for her work in preserving the earth.
World," Republican Sen. elect Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, a politician and an obstetrician, wants to deliver more babies after he takes office Jan. 4, a request apparently at odds with Senate conflict of interest rules."
World," The U.S. Supreme Court sided Friday with a New Mexico church that wants to use hallucinogenic tea as part of its Christmas services, despite government objections that the tea is illegal and potentially dangerous."
Business,"China #39;s state assets watchdog said here Friday that the derivatives trading of China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. was in violation of the rules, and the company exceeded its authority in deciding to endorse the trading."
Business, Oil prices slid on Monday on  expectations that more mild U.S. weather at the start of the  New Year will limit heating oil demand.
Sports,"Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair sat out another practice Friday with a bruised sternum, and didn #39;t even try to throw even though coach Jeff Fisher said the injury is healing."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif., (Sports Network) - The Arizona  Diamondbacks continued their offseason makeover Friday as they  signed free agent pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four-year contract."
Business,Sprint Corp. appears to be on the verge of the boldest move of CEO Gary Forsee #39;s 18-month tenure: A \$36 billion merger with rival wireless company Nextel Communications Inc.
Business,"A nonpartisan group that includes advocates for business, labor, consumers, and the environment gave a significant nudge this week to the effort to craft a national energy policy."
Business,"Vestiges of the failed social policy of the alcohol ban early in the past century still linger in state liquor laws, but the current US Supreme Court battle over direct interstate sales of wine has less to do with Prohibition than protectionism."
Sci/Tech,"PARIS (CP) - The electronics giant that operates under the Thomson, RCA and Technicolor brand names said Friday it will introduce high-definition DVD players next year and support two recording formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray."
Sci/Tech,The office in charge of cyber-security in the Department of Homeland Security is planning to continue moving ahead on the agenda the agency has already set.
World,"Silvio Berlusconi, the Houdini of European politics, escaped jail last night on charges of bribing Roman judges. At the end of the Prime Minister #39;s trial in Milan, judges cleared him "
World," John Kerry paid an emotional return visit Friday to the state that launched him toward his party's nomination for president, saying he felt ""an unbelievable wave of nostalgia."""
Sci/Tech," A Nepalese Sherpa fears his mountain valley will be flooded by melting glacier runoff high in the Himalayas. A Fiji islander frets about rising sea levels, while villagers cope with the destruction of mangrove swamps in India."
World,Armed men abduct more than 80 women from a shelter for rescued sex workers in Cambodia's capital.
Sports,Some are undoubtedly asking - Why another Notre Dame article? Hasnt every media hack in the United States and even China written something on this the last two weeks?
Sports,"As lacerating as Victor Conte Jr.'s remarks were about widespread doping in elite sport, his appearance on the ABC program was also puzzling to legal experts."
World,A U.S. report warns that an increase in poppy cultivation will expand the influence of drug lords on Afghanistan's government.
World,"A panel absolved Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy of corruption charges, ending a trial that had dragged on for more than four years."
Business,The move by Southwest was a sign of the competition that is emerging in the low-fare segment of the industry.
Business,"In the Enron bankruptcy tale, one of the more intriguing sideshows involves the fate of Portland General Electric, the only energy-producing asset Enron actually owned."
Business,The MBNA Corporation has decided that it should ask for permission before switching its customers' credit cards to American Express cards.
Sports,"Despite a knee injury that ended his season, the Chiefs' Priest Holmes says he is ""definitely 100 percent"" planning to be back for 2005."
Business,"For the past year, ever since the AT amp;T Wireless management first put the then third-largest US mobile phone group on the auction block, Wall Street has been abuzz with rumours and "
Business, quot;On behalf of the Board of the Lenovo Directors I am honored to announced to the world that Lenovo Group has bought IBM #39;s PC division for US\$1.25 billion.
Business,"Airbus was given the go-ahead yesterday by its shareholders - EADS and BAE Systems - to start marketing its planned A350 mid-range aircraft to airlines, heralding "
Business,By Hugh Williamson in Berlin and Richard Milne in Rsselsheim. The mood at Opel #39;s Rssel-heim factory near Frankfurt was as chilly yesterday as the weather.
Business,"Myers Squibb plans to ask US regulators to allow it to sell Pravachol over the counter, in a move that could shake up the growing, lucrative market for cholesterol reducing drugs."
Business,"Wholesale prices increased 0.5 percent in November, reflecting the biggest jump in natural gas costs since March 2003, the Labor Department said yesterday."
Business,"NEW YORK Stocks rose slightly on Friday as a rise in consumer confidence was offset by an unexpected jump in US producer prices, spurring inflation concerns."
Business,"Though Vern Holm is just getting into the wine business, his enterprise could be greatly impacted by the overturning of a prohibition-era law."
Sports,"The United States Anti-Doping Agency last night banned the sprinter Michelle Collins for eight years, even though she has never tested positive for drugs, in a case which could have serious repercussions for Marion Jones."
Sports," With an injured Vince Carter on the bench, the Toronto Raptors dropped their sixth straight game Friday, 101 87 to the Denver Nuggets."
Sports,BERLIN: Three teams have the chance to lift the honorific title of  #39;winter champions #39; heading into the final weekend of fixtures before the Bundesliga takes a five-week winter hiatus.
Sports,"Pedro Martinez is still available, and the New York Mets still believe they have a realistic chance to land him.  quot;Do we have hope of signing him?"
World,"Poppy cultivation and opium production will continue to increase in Afghanistan, expanding the dangerous influence of drug lords at all levels of the government of President "
Sports,"No. 10 Pittsburgh suffers its first loss of the season Sunday to Bucknell, 69-66. The defeat snaps the Panthers' 48-game non-conference home winning streak."
Business,"PARIS, Dec 10 (AFP) - The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is to launch a new plane, the A350, that will challenge the future Boeing fuel-efficient 7E7, Airbus owners EADS and BAE Systems announced Friday."
Business,"You didnt read it here first, but its worth noting: Nextel has unique technology that lets them serve businesses who need push-to-talk quite well, but itsa mess of spectrum and "
Sports," Just down the road from the Magic Kingdom, major league teams toyed with trades and focused on free agents as the winter meetings began Friday."
Sports," Dwyane Wade narrowly missed a triple double and Shaquille O'Neal scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, awakening just in time to help lift the Miami Heat to an 92 84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night."
Sports, Carl Pavano probably won't return to the Florida Marlins but needs time to choose among the six American League teams that have courted him.
Sports,"Anyone seeking the secret of Chelsea #39;s success this season need have witnessed only one moment in training yesterday, a second #39;s play that exemplified the spirit, individual "
Sports," With only a few seconds left in a certain victory for Miami, Peyton Manning threw a meaningless 6 yard touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison to cut the score to 24 15."
Sports," Notre Dame mishandled the firing of Tyrone Willingham as football coach and is not doing a good job in its search for his replacement, board of trustees member Dave Duerson said Friday."
World,"QUETTA, PAKISTAN - At least 11 people were killed Friday when a powerful bomb went off at a popular outdoor market in the city of Quetta in southwestern Pakistan."
World," A military plane crashed in the mountains near Caracas on Friday, killing all 16 people on board including two high ranking military officers, officials said."
World,"World News  gt; Dhaka, Dec 10 : A Bangladeshi truck driver, who was abuducted by an Iraqi militant group nearly two months ago, has been freed, his brother said today."
Sports, Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning can set a National Football League record for touchdown passes in a single season Sunday and secure a playoff spot for the Colts three games before the season #39;s end.
World,10 December 2004 - One day after the United States Ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth gave his full backing to Secretary-General Kofi Annan - who had heard calls for his resignation from certain quarters in that country - a UN spokesman 
Sports,"The United States Anti-Doping Agency received an important validation when sprinter Michelle Collins, 33, received an eight-year suspension on Friday."
Sports,"ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 10 (AP) - Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis and safety Sean Taylor were fined \$5,000 by the National Football League for wearing red socks in Sunday's game, a violation of the league's uniform rules."
World,"In the deadliest year for journalists in a decade, 54 reporters and crew are killed around the world."
World,stakes elections are likely to reinforce President Chen Shui bian's drive to bestow more trappings of independence on this self governing island despite warnings from the Chinese government and the U.S.
Business,"Daimler Chrysler tells CTV News that about 60,000 Canadian vehicles will be included in a massive North American recall that involves more than 600,000 Dodge Durango SUV #39;s and Dakota pickup trucks."
Business,"New York (dpa) - Delphi Corp., the world #39;s largest auto-parts maker, said Friday that it will cut 8,500 jobs, or nearly 5 per cent of its workforce, next year while it also announced that it would post losses for the fourth quarter and for 2005."
Sports," Jason Kidd hit a go ahead basket early in overtime, and the Nets denied former coach Byron Scott a win in his return to New Jersey with a 94 91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night."
Sports,"Aside from scoring public relations points with its latest offer, the players union has forced N.H.L. Commissioner Gary Bettman to make a difficult decision."
Business,A merger between Sprint and Nextel would create a powerful new cellular competitor with some 39 million customers.
Business,The F.D.A. is demanding that Chiron provide more information about its plans to fix widespread sanitary problems at its flu vaccine factory in England.
Business,"Concerns over the economy and potential inflation outweighed a sharp drop in oil prices, sending stocks slightly lower yesterday. All three major indexes were lower for the week as Wall Street #39;s customary year-end rally stalled."
Sports,"Grant Hill missed a game for the first time in this season Friday night, a precautionary move because of a badly bruised right shin."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif., (Sports Network) - The Anaheim Angels on  Friday signed veteran free-agent outfielder Steve Finley to a  two-year deal worth \$14 million, with a club option for the  2007 season."
World," A shelter for women and girls forced into the sex trade temporarily shut its doors Friday after gunmen kidnapped 92 of its occupants and made death threats against the staff, the shelter's director said."
World,The story of the hawks evicted from their perch on a Manhattan building serves as a reminder of the power of co-op boards.
World,"The industry has run into regulatory, political and economic pressures that may drive it out of Canada altogether."
Business,Sprint is near a deal to acquire Nextel Communications for more than \$34 billion in a transaction that would lead to further consolidation in the rapidly changing telecommunications industry 
Sports,"Jason Kidd hit a go-ahead basket early in overtime, and the Nets denied former coach Byron Scott a win in his return to New Jersey with a 94-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night."
Sports,"That was an expensive pair of red socks Clinton Portis wore last week. They #39;re costing him \$5,000. The NFL fined the Washington Redskins running back Friday for violating the league #39;s uniform rules."
World,"A US soldier is expected to be sentenced today after being found guilty of murder for shooting a severely wounded Iraqi civilian, while the US army pressed its sole supplier of armoured Humvees to increase production amid a growing domestic controversy "
World,Taiwan votes Saturday in high-stakes legislative elections likely to reinforce President Chen Shui-bian #39;s drive to bestow more trappings of independence on this self 
Business,"The VCR, family home companion around the world during the 1980s and 1990s, is finally slipping into oblivion after a long, slow fall from favor."
World," Holiday on ice takes on new meaning when you're high above the rooftops of Paris doing figure eights inside the Eiffel Tower. During the 115 years of the Eiffel Tower's existence, it has added refreshment stands, trinket shops and fancy restaurants  #151; but nothing quite matches the skating rink in the sky that opened to the public Friday."
Sports," Leading Indian wicket taker Anil Kumble yesterday brushed aside criticism over his unique bowling style, saying he is a leg spinner with a difference."
Sports,Rookie Josh Smith replaced Kenny Anderson at point guard and had career highs of 12 points and four blocks in his first NBA start as the Atlanta Hawks stunned the Detroit Pistons 88-72 Friday night.
World," The United Nations special envoy to Iraq met with US Deputy Secretary of Defense Richard Armitage Friday to discuss Iraqs January elections, the State Department said."
World,Turkmen president moves the remains of his family to a newly-built mausoleum in his home village.
Business,"Small wine producers seek Supreme Court #39;s help in allowing them to make direct shipments to wine-lovers in other states. VIRGINIA WINE makes a great holiday gift, but if the state #39;s wineries send it to your "
World,"AL QUDS, Dec 10: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon moved swiftly on Friday to forge a national unity government after winning approval to reshape his coalition and crushing internal opposition to his Gaza pullout plan."
Sci/Tech, A battery developed by Matsushita Electric Industrial that delivers 1.5 times the power of a regular alkaline battery is going on sale in the United States and Europe in April 2005.
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court, accepting urgent pleas from the recording and film industries, agreed on Friday to decide whether the online services that enable copyrighted songs "
Sci/Tech,"Online shoppers are still willing to buy products advertised in spam, indicating that the problem is unlikely to desist anytime soon, a new survey shows."
Sci/Tech," Nextel Communications Inc. and Sprint Corp. reached a tentative agreement to merge, a deal that would create the nation's third biggest mobile phone company and could bring significant changes to Nextel's Reston headquarters."
Sports,If Jason White is named the Heisman Trophy winner he will be one of two players who have gotten the prestigious award twice. Former Ohio State tailback Archie Griffin is the only player to 
Sports,"There might not be much love between Nets #39; captain Jason Kidd and his former coach, Byron Scott. But Kidd obviously wanted to make sure everybody on press row "
World," A US soldier is expected to be sentenced after being found guilty of murder for shooting to death a severely wounded Iraqi civilian, while the US army pressed its sole supplier of armored Humvees to increase production amid a growing "
Sports,"Maryland men's soccer team loses in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament for the third straight year, this time 3-2 to Indiana in overtime."
Sports,"Kevin Garnett narrowly misses a triple-double with 35 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as Minnesota outlasts Sacramento, 113-105, on Friday night."
Sci/Tech,"It's winter again, and that means chili time. There's not much better than coming in out of the cold to a good hot (hot!) bowl of chili, preferably served over macaroni with grated cheddar cheese on top. Now, everyone makes chili differently, so of course no one is actually going to follow my recipe exactly, but that's all right. If you want inferior chili, that's your right as an American. Foreigners, you may be out of luck, but then, do you have any business making chili, anyway? This applies to Californians and New Englanders, too."
World," A British man held at the Guantanamo Bay  prison camp in Cuba says he was shackled so long he wet himself  and was forced to clean up his own urine, the Guardian  newspaper reported on Saturday."
World,"The organization said that since a U.S. assault last month, sewage was flowing in the streets and hundreds of bodies apparently lay in a warehouse."
Business,Bank of America Corp. said yesterday it will bring 300 more jobs to Boston as part of its wealth management unit.
Business,"Reports that Sprint Corp. may be close to a \$36 billion takeover of Nextel Communications Inc. yesterday alarmed consumer advocates, who predicted it would lead to less competition and higher prices for wireless service."
Business,"Europe fears its exports will be choked off by the dollar's decline, while American manufacturers are rejoicing."
Business,The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide whether online services can be held liable for enabling copyrighted songs and movies to be shared freely.
Business, Sprint Corp. is close to an agreement to buy Nextel Communications Inc. for about  #36;35 billion in a mostly stock deal that would combine the No. 3 and
Business,"OPEC, worried by the recent downward spiral of crude prices, agreed to cut production by 1 million barrels a day at a Friday meeting in Cairo, Egypt, but rather than shoring up prices, the action created a sell-off."
Business,"For the first time since the Vietnam War ended, a US commercial airliner landed in Vietnam on Friday night, marking another milestone in the improving relations between two former enemies."
Business,"Delphi, the world #39;s largest auto parts maker, said Friday that it would cut nearly 5 percent of its work force, or 8,500 jobs, as it copes with the declining fortunes "
Business,"Dismayed that Target stores have banned Salvation Army bell ringers, two Ahwatukee Foothills Realtors are bringing the biggest red kettle they can find to their office today and inviting donations."
Business,Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said on Friday that Blockbuster has more to lose in the war for online DVD renters than emerging foe Amazon.
Business,Bank of America Corp. said yesterday it will bring 300 more jobs to Boston as part of its wealth management unit. The decision comes after the bank agreed 
Sci/Tech,"One of the most powerful rockets since The Boeing Co. #39;s Saturn 5 hurled astronauts to the moon more than three decades ago is set to blast away from Cape Canaveral today, weather permitting."
Sci/Tech,"One of the year #39;s best meteor showers reaches a peak Monday when, weather permitting, you can expect to see dozens of meteors an hour shooting across the sky."
Sports,"Five months ago, Danny Williams beat a shadow. Tonight, he #39;ll try to beat a mountain. Don #39;t bet against the mountain. Williams is the burly British "
Sports,"The managerial merry-go-round shows no signs of stopping, with former Southampton boss Gordon Strachan now the favourite to replace new Saints manager Harry Redknapp at Portsmouth."
Sports,Tony Delk and Predrag Drobjnak both scored 16 points as the Atlanta Hawks stunned the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons 88-72 in National Basketball Association play Friday in Auburn Hills.
World,Israeli soldiers killed a seven-year-old Palestinian girl yesterday when they fired at Palestinians in the Khan Younis refugee camp in Gaza.
World,"Severe weather caused by global warming can pose greater physical danger to women than men, a Canadian attending a UN conference on climate change said Friday."
World,Leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) industrial nations and about 20 Arab countries across North Africaand the Middle East are scheduled to meet on Saturday here to discuss reforms 
World," Two US soldiers were killed and four were wounded late Thursday when an airborne helicopter struck one on the ground at an airfield in the northern city of Mosul, military officials said."
Business,Talking kitchens and vanities. Musical jump ropes and potty seats. Blusterous miniature leaf blowers and vacuum cleaners -- almost as loud as the real things.
Business,"President Bush nominated Deputy Treasury Secretary Samuel W. Bodman yesterday as his second secretary of energy, tapping an administration veteran to lead the Energy Department at a time of unstable oil prices and rising nuclear proliferation concerns."
Sports," One week ahead of their showdown with Seattle, the Phoenix Suns tied the SuperSonics atop the NBA standings."
World," A new penal code approved by Venezuela's Congress would stiffen prison sentences for slander and libel, drawing criticism from opponents of President Hugo Chavez."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox might try to defend their World Series with an even wackier group than the self proclaimed ""bunch of idiots"" that ended the franchise's 86 year dynasty of disappointment."
World, Sachin Tendulkar smashed his 34th test century to equal Sunil Gavaskar's world record in the first test against Bangladesh on Saturday.
World," Bernard Kerik, New York City's former top cop, withdrew his name from consideration to be President Bush's homeland security secretary, a victim of the embarrassing ""nanny problem"" that has killed the nominations of other prominent officials."
Sports,"Aside from scoring public relations points with its latest offer, the players union has forced N.H.L. Commissioner Gary Bettman to make a difficult decision."
Sports,"Allan Houston made his season debut for the Knicks, and although his comeback was successful enough, the night was not."
Sports,Colin Montgomerie walked off the 18th green in a tie for the lead with Tiger Woods at the Target World Challenge on Friday.
Sports,"As they tried inching closer to signing Pedro Martinez and remained in the hunt for Carl Pavano, the Red Sox yesterday stepped up their pursuit of David Wells as the winter baseball meetings opened, offering the 41-year-old lefthander a one-year, \$6.5 million contract with \$1 million in potential performance bonuses."
Sports,The Patriots are expected to run all over the Cincinnati Bengals tomorrow at Gillette Stadium. At least that is what the statistics indicate.
Business,"World News, HO CHI MINH CITY, A United Airlines plane has landed in Vietnam #39;s Ho Chi Minh City, the first commercial American airliner to fly to the country since the Vietnam War."
Sports,"Priest Holmes spoke of retirement after setting an NFL record with 27 touchdowns in 2003. Yesterday, a day after the Kansas City Chiefs put their star running back on injured reserve, he stated his intention to return next season. Holmes, 31, was leading the NFL in rushing and scoring when he strained ligaments in his right knee Nov. 7. This ..."
Sports,"Coach Bill Belichick expects the Bengals to blitz often tomorrow at Gillette Stadium. Cincinnati has 29 sacks this season, led by Justin Smith with six and Duane Clemons with 5 1/2. The Bengals have intercepted 16 passes and opposing quarterbacks have a 61.7 completion percentage."
Sports,National Hockey League Players Association executive director Bob Goodenow said Thursday night in Toronto that when some members of his constituency found out the union was offering a 24 percent rollback on salaries across the board as one of its concessions to the owners in an effort to forge a new collective bargaining agreement and thereby save part of the ...
Sports,"As always, this year #39;s Heisman Memorial Trophy ballot asks voters to designate one person as the  quot;Outstanding College Football Player of the United States for 2004."
Sports,Few schools boast a list of faculty and alumni as distinguished -- or as eclectic -- as Brandeis University.
Sports,"Boston University will raise the curtain on a new \$225 million athletic complex at a gala next week, and its much-anticipated Agganis Arena will host its inaugural hockey game Jan. 3."
Sports,"The bus ride to the airport in Warwick, R.I., was a raucous one for the University of Massachusetts men's basketball team yesterday afternoon. Over and over, the team watched the highlight from Thursday night when Rashaun Freeman hit the go-ahead basket against Connecticut and then leapt into the crowd with 4.3 seconds left on the clock."
Sports,Texas linebacker Derrick Johnson wins the Butkus Award on Friday night as the nation's best linebacker.
World,A US soldier is jailed for three years in a plea bargain after the murder of a severely wounded Iraqi teenager.
Sports, Ex world champion Colin McRae took a  narrow lead in the Dakar Rally after winning a 6.2 mile special  stage on the third day outside Granada in Spain Sunday.
Sports, Kevin Bettencourt scored five  of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lead Bucknell to a  69 66 upset over 10th ranked and previously unbeaten  Pittsburgh.
World,Pakistan says it has arrested the head of a militant Islamic group suspected of kidnapping UN workers in Afghanistan.
World,"TIBU, Colombia -- The commander of Colombia's paramilitary forces wept and apologized yesterday for his role in a war against Marxist rebels as 1,400 fighters surrendered their weapons in the largest demobilization of an outlawed armed faction in the country's history."
World,"  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel asked the Labor Party yesterday to join his ruling coalition, a move that would bolster his chances of carrying out a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip next year."
World,"HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam -- United Airlines became the first US carrier to fly to Vietnam since the war ended nearly 30 years ago, marking a new milestone in relations between the former enemies as dignitaries on board were greeted at the airport with lotus blossoms and silk lanterns."
World,"Army commanders ordered a Patriot missile battery to shoot down a Navy jet during the invasion of Iraq last year after mistaking the aircraft for an incoming Iraqi missile, a military investigation concluded yesterday."
World,"  For the first time since a US led offensive devastated Fallujah, a Red Cross team entered the city and met with Iraqi technicians and engineers to discuss sewage and water treatment needs, a group spokesman said yesterday."
World,"  Iraq's future political landscape began taking shape yesterday, as a coalition led by powerful Shi'ite Muslim groups revealed a few of its candidates in next month's parliamentary election. They include former exiles, a prominent cleric, and members of the interim government."
World,"  A US soldier pleaded guilty yesterday to killing a severely wounded Iraqi teenager in what investigators say may have been a mercy killing, the latest of several similar incidents that have undercut efforts by the United States to win support among Iraqis and defeat a rampant insurgency."
World,  Holiday on ice takes on new meaning high above the rooftops of Paris doing figure eights inside the Eiffel Tower.
Sci/Tech,The Air Force is scheduled to launch a new Delta 4 rocket on Saturday in a test that will help determine whether it can become a vehicle to carry billion-dollar military satellites.
Sci/Tech,NASA officials have asked the two astronauts aboard the International Space Station to stretch their food supplies until a cargo ship arrives in a couple of weeks with fresh groceries.
Sci/Tech,Huge waves and freezing rain hampered efforts on Friday to search for six missing crew members from a wrecked freighter that was spilling its oil into the Bering Sea.
Sci/Tech,"The two astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been asked to curb their calories because of a food shortage, NASA officials said."
Business,HAMISH ROBERTSON: Ministers from the countries that make up the oil producing cartel - OPEC -ave taken action overnight to stop the fall in oil prices.
Business,"Unwilling to concede any corner of the commercial-airplane market to Boeing, Airbus yesterday formalized plans for a new jet that will compete head-to-head with the 7E7."
Business,"  China #39;s inflation rate slowed sharply in November, kept in check by lower price rises for food as government efforts to curb the economy began to bite, official data showed Friday."
Business,"Less than a month after posting a hefty drop in quarterly earnings, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle agreed yesterday with its regulator on steps to improve its performance."
Business,"Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has lost nearly 1 million customers this year after rising fuel costs forced it to increase energy bills."
Sci/Tech,"Online music retailer Napster announced its plans to enter the mobile ringtones market on Thursday. Napster, part of Roxio, Inc., said, it will partner with mobile content publisher Dwango Wireless to deliver ringtones to its mobile customers."
Sports,MALELANE - The story of yesterday #39;s second round at the Dunhill golf Championship was more about the losers than the winners. After shooting a five- under-par 67 on Thursday to lie one shot off leader Bruce 
Sports,"Collins Hill senior Michael Winfield has signed a baseball and academic scholarship with the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC He is the son of Randy Winfield and Cherie Welday."
Sports,"STILLWATER, OKLA. - Joey Graham scored 20 points and John Lucas III scored nine of his 18 in a 14-0 second-half run to lead fifth-ranked Oklahoma State to an 86-73 victory over UAB on Friday night."
World,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: The Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has been acquitted of attempting to bribe a judge after a marathon court case that #39;s divided the nation."
Business,Figuring out which way the winds are blowing in the chip sector just got harder. Recent news suggests the all-encompassing rally off the September lows has ended and the sector #39;s investors will have to be much more selective going forward.
Sci/Tech,"AU Optronics Corp (  ), the world #39;s third-largest maker of flat-panel displays used in computers and televisions, expects the decline in screen prices that began earlier this year to come to an end as demand rebounds."
World,"A week into one of  South Asia's most devastating disasters in history, an international campaign to help Indonesia recover has at last moved into gear. But from the airport on, the distribution system slapped together has proved spotty at best."
Sports," STILLWATER, Okla. (Sports Network) - Joey Graham scored 20  points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead fifth-ranked Oklahoma  State to an 86-73 win over Alabama-Birmingham at Gallagher-Iba  Arena."
Business,Anyone who has followed the telecom market in recent years knows that this hypercompetitive industry is badly in need of consolidation.
Business,The classic power struggle between Walt Disney Co. CEO Michael Eisner and former feared talent agent Michael Ovitz makes for high drama in the courtroom - and apparently on cable.
Sports,"Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie managed a little separation from those in pursuit Friday, each riding tournament-best rounds of 66 to a two-shot lead midway through the Target World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club."
Sports,"Six years ago, Steve Finley set out to reshape his physique. He began an unorthodox exercise regimen that involved lifting no weight heavier than 50 pounds, a program designed "
Sports,"CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho loves the rough and tumble of English football, believing a player has to  quot;lose control quot; to get sent off."
Sports,"The NHL Players #39; Association offered to slash the salary of Flyers goalie Robert Esche by \$186,000 Thursday. Understandably, Esche wasn #39;t real happy about it."
World,"Iraq is still too dangerous for Russian companies to work there, President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying on Friday.  quot;Our companies are ready to return to Iraq as soon as the necessary "
World," Thousands of Bangladesh opposition activists have gathered on Saturday in cities and urban centres to form an unprecedented 900 km ""human chain"" to demonstrate no confidence in the government."
World,"India's Sachin Tendulkar ties the record for Test centuries, against Bangladesh."
Business,"Bowing to pressure from federal safety regulators, DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday it is recalling 600,000 trucks and sport-utility vehicles, many of which were made in Delaware at the Durango plant."
Sports, Archie Griffin has stood alone for 29 years as the only two time Heisman Trophy winner. Oklahoma quarterback Jason White has a chance to match the former Ohio State tailback Saturday night.
World,"Canada on Sunday confirmed its second case of mad cow disease, just days after the United States said it planned to reopen its border to Canadian beef."
Sci/Tech,"Thomson announced its decision, on Thursday, to introduce HD DVD players, HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs in the market sometime next year."
Sports," Matt Harpring scored 17 points, including six in overtime, to lift the Utah Jazz past the Portland Trail Blazers 92 87 on Friday night to snap a six game losing skid."
Sports,"Five months ago, Danny Williams beat a shadow. Tonight, he'll try to beat a mountain. Don't bet against the mountain."
Sports,"  Becker at Fitchburg St., 1 p.m.; Daniel Webster at WNEC, 1 p.m.; Long Island at Hartford, 2 p.m.; Framingham St. at WPI, 2 p.m.; Colby Sawyer at Amherst, 2 p.m.; UMass Lowell at Southern N.H., 2 p.m.; Keene St. at UMass Boston, 3 p.m.; Mass. College at Eastern Nazarene, 3 p.m.; Elms at Lasell, 3 p.m.; Bridgewater St. at ..."
Business,"Failures in the ball joints of Durango SUVs and Dakota pickups prompt DaimlerChrysler to order the recall of 600,000 vehicles. WASHINGTON - Bowing to pressure from federal safety regulators, DaimlerChrysler "
Sports,"THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie tied for the lead at the Target World Challenge on Friday; each shot five-under 66."
Sports,"If Thursday #39;s unprecedented proposal by the NHL Players #39; Association does not form the basis for an agreement with owners to end the lockout, Avalanche captain Joe Sakic said the NHL #39;s intent would become obvious: to break the players #39; union."
Sports, The New York Yankees are reportedly closing in on acquiring free agent starting pitcher Carl Pavano.
Business,"OPEC, the producer of more than a third of the world #39;s oil, expects prices will recover from their second-largest drop this year as nations enforce yesterday #39;s decision to lower output, ministers said."
Business,"Shareholders of Golden-based Adolph Coors Co. and Montreal- based Molson Inc. will cast ballots on the companies #39; proposed multibillion-dollar merger Jan. 19, the brewers said."
Sports," With an astounding outlay of  $45 million for a third baseman coming off reconstructive shoulder surgery and another  $33 million for a starting pitcher the Braves weren #39;t even going to use in the postseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks have made a "
Sports," Funny how one Red Sox championship seems to have changed everything in baseball #39;s world order. Suddenly the Yankees seem to be chasing their hated rivals in the offseason now too, after all those "
Sports," Kevin Garnett scored a season high 35 points and added 18 rebounds with nine assists, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves rally to beat the Sacramento Kings, 113 105, last night."
Sports,"Older, somewhat run-down with a little rust showing, Allan Houston is like the  #39;57 Mustang collecting dust in your garage. It still runs."
World,"A US soldier has been sentenced to three years in prison for murdering a severely wounded Iraqi teenager earlier this year, the US military says."
Business,"OPEC served notice yesterday it intends to make money this winter - no matter how mild the weather might be. Meeting in Cairo, the 11-member cartel, which pumps about a third of the world #39;s oil, said it will "
Sci/Tech,Palm OS merchant PalmSource is buying mobile phone ISV China MobileSoft (CMS) in a \$22.6 million stock deal to tap into the huge Chinese market and the growing popularity of Linux.
World,"  12/11/04    Staff Sergeant Johnny Horne, 30, from Winston Salem, North Carolina has been sentenced to just three years in prison for murdering a severely "
World,"A bomb planted by suspected Pakistani nationalists killed 10 people and injured at least 21 when it exploded near a military truck in the city of Quetta on Friday, officials said."
World,"President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia has no objection to Ukraine joining the European Union. If Ukraine wants to enter the EU and is welcomed there, then we can only be pleased, #39; #39; Putin "
World," An Italian court found a close political ally and business associate of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi guilty of colluding with the Mafia, and sentenced him on Saturday to nine years in prison."
Sci/Tech,"As soon as next year, Mexico plans to break ground on a 15-square-mile science park in Mexicali just south of the U.S. border, Mexican officials said.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The Supreme Court said it would rule on an appeal by movie and record companies, headed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, that say they should be able to sue the file-sharing services, Grokster Ltd. and StreamCast Networks Inc. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech," Maximus Inc., which manages federal programs for state and local governments, disclosed yesterday that federal prosecutors have subpoenaed records connected to Medicaid reimbursement claims it prepared for the District."
Business," OPEC oil producers on Saturday said they  had already moved to enforce a deal to rein in excess supply, a  day after doubts over the group's resolve to cut sent prices  into a tailspin.  Oil prices fell 4 percent on Friday to the  lowest level since July despite the cartel's agreement to wipe  out one million barrels per day (bpd) of excess supply from  January 1."
Business,"The world #39;s number-two PC maker Hewlett-Packard has lowed PC prices in China with the lowest price at 4,000 yuan or 480 US dollars, seen as a response to the recent Lenovo-IBM deal."
Business,"The Supreme Court agreed yesterday to hear the entertainment industry #39;s case against two Internet-based file-sharing services through which millions of people swap music and movies online, a "
Business,"DONATING: Summer Ramson,3, gets a hand from her grandmother, Barbara Daliposon, left, and Salvation Army volunteer Donna Clark as she donates money Friday at an Albertsons store on Plumb Lane in Reno."
Business,Oracle Corp. on Friday said it will report fiscal second-quarter earnings three days early to allow more flexibility in testimony related to its hostile bid for rival PeopleSoft Corp.
Sports,"College football fans would probably be comparing him to - well, don #39;t take my word for it. Take Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer #39;s, one of the most respected individuals in the game."
World,"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell prescribed a cautious approach to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Friday, saying substantial steps toward creation of a "
World,"Arab, Muslim and Western nations gather in Morocco on Saturday in an effort to promote economic and political reform in the Middle East that is widely seen within the region as US meddling."
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistani security forces have arrested an Afghan militant leader who allegedly masterminded "
Sports,This should give pause to anyone who thought the Red Sox might be interested in toning down their image as idiots: They've signed David Wells to a two-year contract late last night.
World,"Boeing's huge Delta 4-Heavy rocket, set for lift-off on Saturday, may play a role in life after the space shuttle."
World,"The US says it has started a new offensive against Taleban and al-Qaeda militants, ahead of a planned poll."
Business,Sprint Corp. is close to an agreement to buy Nextel Communications Inc. for about \$35 billion in a mostly stock deal that would combine the No.
Business,The president of European plane maker Airbus said on Saturday he hoped to win around 50 orders for the new wide-body jet A350 by next June.
Business,Former financier Martin Frankel was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in prison Friday for masterminding a scheme to loot insurance companies of more than \$200 
Business," US producer prices, a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, rose by a faster than expected 0.5 in November, seasonally adjusted Labor Department data showed."
Business,United Airlines will cut its US flight capacity 14 after the busy holiday season and add international flights to focus on more profitable routes.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! has licensed the X1 search software for Windows from tech incubator Idealab, in an attempt to compete both with Google #39;s browser-based desktop search download, and the current leader Copernic."
Sci/Tech,"Online payment system Paypal can now be used for purchases by US customers of Apple #39;s iTunes music store. Until now, iTunes accepted credit cards, gift certificates and account balances as forms of payment."
Sci/Tech,"The first launch of the Decatur-built, Boeing Delta IV heavy-lift rocket is scheduled today at Cape Canaveral Air Station in Florida."
Sci/Tech,Yahoo is adding a tool to search computer hard drives as it scrambles to catch up with Google and stay a step ahead of Microsoft in the battle to help users sort through gobs of information on the internet and the desktop.
Sports,"FORMULA One #39;s governing body has confirmed the threatened British, French and San Marino Grands Prix on a crowded 19-race calendar for next year."
Sports,Australian David McKenzie upstaged some illustrious rivals with an eight-under-par 64 to lead going into the final round of the Australian Masters in Melbourne.
Sports,ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger last night appeared to quash suggestions that Norwich City #39;s Robert Green is on his New Year shopping list when he said:  quot;I #39;m not looking for another goalkeeper.
Sports,"Description: After months of stalemate and the loss of 400 games, players make a new offer to the National Hockey League involving acceptance of a 24 percent salary cut."
Sports,Sachin Tendulkar today described his record-equalling 34th century as a  quot;turning point quot; in his career. The champion batsman did not agree with suggestions that he had gone past his prime and said he will continue to  quot;hit back quot; at critics.
Sports,"He doesnt start for No. 1 USC, and ranks second on the team in rushing and receiving. Hesa sophomore, and the previous winners have all been juniors or seniors."
Sports,"One day after they signed third baseman Troy Glaus to a \$45 million four- year deal, they handed former Giants pitcher Russ Ortiz, who spent the last two years in Atlanta, a four-year, \$33 million contract."
World,"Taiwan's opposition parties, which favor\closer ties with China, claimed victory in the parliament\elections on Saturday, beating President Chen Shui-bian's\pro-independence party after a tight race."
World,"Operators mistakenly took a Navy pilot's F/A-18 Hornet for an incoming Iraqi missile during the spring 2003 invasion of Iraq, the U.S. Central Command said Friday."
World,"A new penal code approved by Venezuela's Congress would stiffen prison sentences for slander and libel, drawing criticism from opponents of President Hugo Chavez."
World,The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether the federal courts must give a hearing to a Mexican inmate on Texas's death row who says the state violated international law by trying him on murder charges without first notifying Mexican diplomats who might have helped him.
World," Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman said Sunday he is not interested in becoming President Bush's national intelligence director or homeland security chief, shooting down speculation he might be under consideration for those jobs."
World,"Across most of Amman you could hear the guns blasting out their ceremonial salute, as King Abdullah arrived for the state opening of the Jordanian parliament just a few days ago."
World,"LONDON, Dec 11 (IranMania) - Iraqi Vice-President Ibrahim al-Jaafari refused to believe in remarks published Friday that Iran was attempting to influence Iraqi polls with the aim of creating a  quot;crescent quot; dominated by Shiites in the region."
World,"A PALESTINIAN presidential candidate was arrested by Israeli authorities for allegedly attacking a border guard at a roadblock near Jerusalem, his party said."
Sci/Tech,The lives of thousands of Holocaust victims are coming to light in a new database that allows anyone with an Internet connection to research the fate of family members and friends sent to Nazi death camps.
Sci/Tech,The highly classified program has provoked opposition from lawmakers questioning its necessity and rapidly escalating price.
Sci/Tech,"SAN FRANCISCOOracle Corp. topped off a torrent of product announcements during its OpenWorld customer conference this week with the introduction of its Collaboration Suite 10g, which is designed as a universal "
Sports,"Sachin Tendulkar was thrilled, but not satisfied, by his record-equalling 34th test century against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Saturday."
World,"A US soldier has been sentenced to three years in prison for killing a severely wounded Iraqi teenager, the US military said today."
World,"Since the widening controversy over the UN #39;s oil-for-food program bubbled onto the international stage last January, it #39;s been a weapon for conservatives in Congress who want to see Kofi Annan walk the plank."
World,"ABUJA, Dec 11 (AFP) -- African Union-sponsored peace negotiations on the crisis in the western Sudanese region of Darfur were to resume Saturday, a spokesman for the continental body told AFP."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> said on  Saturday it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in  December sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year."
Business," Wall Street is hoping its traditional  year end ""Santa rally"" will pick up steam in the week ahead."
Business," OPEC oil producers on Saturday said they  had already moved to rein in excess supply, a day after doubts  over the group's resolve to cut sent prices into a tailspin."
Sci/Tech,"A free collaborative service is an alternative to the military's portal site for sharing photos and family news. A soldier can read bedtime stories to his kids, but it can be scary for folks at home to see what's really going on overseas. By Michelle Delio."
Sci/Tech,"The messy fight between the recording industry and online music swappers will be decided by the Supreme Court, which agrees to hear the case next spring."
Business,"Airbus has received approval from its shareholders, EADS and BAE Systems to begin making firm commercial offers to launch customers for two new members of its wide-body Family."
Business,"Altria Group Inc. #39;s Philip Morris USA has started to increase cigarette prices, providing what some analysts consider the first sign of life in the US cigarette market since 2002."
World," Gunmen killed three high ranking Iraqi police officers in two separate attacks on Saturday, among a daily round of bombings and ambushes targeting U.S. forces and their Iraqi allies."
World, Yasser Arafat's nephew on Saturday handed a medical report to a Palestinian committee investigating the cause of the Palestinian leader's death at a French hospital on Nov. 11.
World," Yasser Arafat's nephew said Saturday the lack of a clear reason for his uncle's death raised suspicions the Palestinian leader died of ""unnatural"" causes."
World," Rival army units in Democratic Republic of Congo clashed on Saturday not far from Rwanda, the United Nations said, another sign of the military and political turmoil in the east of the former Zaire."
Sports,MELBOURNE golfer David McKenzie today will try to duplicate the aggressive approach which netted a sensational eight-under 64 at Huntingdale yesterday.
World,The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat a month ago appears to have created a new atmosphere for possible renewal of peace efforts in the Middle East.
Business,The airline has requested use of the gates in a bid to the federal bankruptcy court of Indianapolis for certain ATA Airlines Inc. assets.
World," A packed calendar awaits President Bush after his vacation in Texas: filling a gaping hole in his Cabinet, preparing his inaugural and State of the Union speeches, finalizing a new budget, keeping close watch on the upcoming elections in Iraq and promoting his second term agenda."
Sports,"Austria #39;s Werner Franz finally collected the maiden World Cup downhill victory of his career Saturday, becoming the first man to beat Bode Miller in the discipline this season."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell on Saturday said Middle Eastern economic and political reform would help defeat terrorism but many Arabs dismissed 
World,"Kidwa (ahl KIHD #39; wah), who is also the Palestinian representative to the UN, delivered the 558 page dossier, plus X rays, to the interim Palestinian president."
Business," OPEC ministers played down the significance of an indifferent market reaction to their output cut to shore up sliding oil prices, insisting that prices would climb again next week."
Business,Industrial milk prices are on the raise but it #39;s not clear how that will affect the cost of dairy products at your grocery stores.
Business,"The UK arm of e-retailer Amazon has announced its plans to launch a DVD rental service. CEO Jeff Bezos announced the plans earlier this week, commenting that Amazon is determined to be the best place to rent DVDs -- online or off."
Sci/Tech," The Supreme Court agreed yesterday to hear the entertainment industry's case against two Internet based file sharing services through which millions of people swap music and movies online, a decision that sets up a potentially decisive digital age battle over copyright infringement rules."
Sci/Tech, China's role in the international economy took a big step forward this week when a plucky computer maker named Lenovo bought a majority stake in IBM's personal computer business.
World,The Palestinian elections committee said Saturday that Israel #39;s arresting of a Palestinian presidential candidate is unconcealed interference.
World," The 18,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan have begun a new offensive to hunt Taliban and al Qaida militants through the country's harsh winter, aiming to sap their strength ahead of planned spring elections, the American military said Saturday."
World,"Ukraine opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko's mystery illness was caused by poisoning, doctors say."
Business,MONCTON - A dairy farmer in northern New Brunswick says the price of milk and other dairy products should reflect reality. Dairy farmers across the country will find out in the next month or so whether they can charge more money for their milk.
Sports,"VAL D #39;ISERE, France (Ticker) -- Blood, sweat and tears finally paid off for Austrian veteran Werner Franz, who on Saturday collected the very first World Cup downhill win of his 14-year career."
World,The Nobel Peace Prize winner links the pursuit of peace with environmentalism and a shift in humanity #39;s thinking. BY DOUG MELLGREN.
World,Yasser Arafat #39;s nephew said Saturday the lack of a diagnosis of what led to his uncle #39;s death last month raised suspicions the Palestinian leader died of  quot;unnatural quot; causes.
Business,"United and Delta airlines on Friday matched an airfare increase that American Airlines launched, but it wasn #39;t clear whether other competitors would follow."
Sports,South London fighter Danny Williams is bidding to reclaim the WBC world heavyweight title for Britain when he takes on champion Vitali Klitschko in Las Vegas.
World,Round about 400 arms smuggling tunnels linking Egyptian Sinai to Palestinian Gaza under the Philadelphi border route have been unearthed and destroyed in the last couple of years by Israeli forces.
Business,Florida #39;s orange crop dropped to its lowest level in 13 years while the grapefruit crop sank to its lowest point in 69 years. The projected 2004-05 orange crop fell to 168 million 
World, A close political ally of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was convicted of ties with the Sicilian Mafia on Saturday and sentenced to nine years in prison.
World," The head of Nigeria's ruling party launched an unprecedented attack on President Olusegun Obasanjo in a letter published on Saturday, warning him that his government was unpopular and heading for collapse."
World," Taiwan's pro independence parties were defeated in legislative elections Saturday, a result sure to please Chinese leaders who regard the island as part of the mainland."
Sports,Evertons matchwinner Lee Carsley insisted the great team spirit at Goodison Park was the key to their Merseyside derby victory over Liverpool this afternoon.
World,"The Somali parliament on Saturday passed a no-confidence motion against the newly-appointed prime minister and his cabinet, according to an informed senior Somali official in Nairobi."
World, Taiwan President Chen Shui bian's party  suffered a surprise defeat on Saturday in elections likely to  be welcomed in Beijing as a step back from what it sees as  dangerous moves toward independence from mainland China.
World," Myanmar's military junta is to release a  further 5,070 prisoners, state media announced on Saturday,  bringing the total number of prisoners released in recent weeks  to more than 14,000."
World,The nephew of late Palestinian leader says Yasser Arafat's medical file does not end rumours about his death.
Business,European plane maker Airbus won approval from its shareholders on Friday to start a fresh marketing battle against rival Boeing by seeking customers for a new wide-body jet to be known as the A350.
Business,Federal safety regulators and DaimlerChrysler are sparring over a problem with Dodge Durango and Dakota trucks. The government believes the defect could 
Sports,"LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) - The oddsmakers have labelled Vitali Klitschko a strong favourite to defend his WCB heavyweight title but the scars over his left eye may be the biggest equalizer for challenger Danny Williams."
Sports,"The lobby of the host hotel is typically considered the hub of activity at Major League Baseball #39;s annual winter meetings, despite the fact that most of "
Sports,"Russ Ortiz stood at a lectern in a ballroom at baseball #39;s winter meetings on Friday, \$33 million richer. Troy Glaus, his new Arizona Diamondbacks teammate, stood to the side and beamed as he took in the scene."
Business, Seoul shares were under pressure  early on Monday as a strong currency fueled worries about  export earnings but Hong Kong and Singapore stocks were  slightly firmer in light post holiday trade.
World,"NAIROBI, 10 Dec 2004 (IRIN) - The African Union (AU) on Friday strongly criticised Sudan #39;s government and rebel groups for launching attacks in December and late November respectively in the strife-torn western region of Darfur, ahead of a new round of "
Business," Japanese stocks are expected to slip in early 2005 on a slowdown in the world's second largest economy but should rebound later in the year in tandem with expected stronger growth, analysts said."
Business,NEW DELHI: India #39;s merchandise exports in November 2004 have registered a record increase of 26 over the same month last year.
Business,International insurance services firm Crawford  amp; Co. said Friday that it received a subpoena from the office of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer requesting information in connection with the office #39;s investigation.
Business, Seoul shares were under pressure early on Monday as a strong currency fueled worries about export earnings but Hong Kong and Singapore stocks were slightly firmer in light post holiday trade.
Sci/Tech,Here #39;s something to ponder when you eat your next chicken wing: A new study says about 60 percent of the genes in the critter you #39;re eating have close cousins in your own DNA.
Sci/Tech,"The Geminids Meteor Shower, usually one of the best meteor showers of the year, will peak on Monday the 13th of December. Viewers can expect to see as many as 120 meteors an hour at peak time."
Sci/Tech,"Aaron Goldin, this week #39;s Person of the Week, won the grand prize at the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology."
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. said it has launched a 3,999 yuan ( $483 in the US) computer in China. HP #39;s new model, part of its Pavilion series, features a central processing unit (CPU) from Advanced Micro Devices Inc."
Sports,"MALELANE, South Africa (Ticker) - A month ago, Neil Cheetham earned his card for the 2005 European Tour in the Qualifying School Finals at San Roque."
Sports,"The loud lefty known for his unabashed love of Yankees history agreed Saturday to a two-year contract with Boston, a Red Sox official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity."
Sports,"Sports News, Dhaka,Sachin Tendulkar Saturday scored a world record-equalling 34th Test century to help India score 348 for seven wickets in their first innings at the end of the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh here."
Sports,"Tennent #39;s Scottish Cup holders Celtic have been drawn to face Old Firm rivals Rangers in next month #39;s third round. Martin O #39;Neill #39;s men, who knocked out their Glasgow neighbours in the quarter-finals last "
World," Rome, Dec. 11    quot;He should give up the benefit of debarment and resign from his post as Prime Minister, and eventually stand in the ensuing electoral campaign as the leader of Italy #39;s largest party "
World,"The African Union has set an ambitious agenda for a political solution to the two-year-old Darfur conflict at the opening of peace talks in Nigeria, but says continued fighting is poisoning the atmosphere."
World,International donors urged Rwanda on Friday to exercise restraint in its relations with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo amid reports Rwandan soldiers had crossed the border to attack rebels.
World,"Belfast used to be a place where you dreaded walking past an abandoned car on a lonely street for fear it might blow up. These days, Belfast is a bustling city "
Sci/Tech,"A linguist from the University of Pittsburgh has published a scholarly paper deconstructing and deciphering the word  quot;dude, quot; contending it is much more than a catchall for "
Sports,Only in the game #39;s final seconds was Bayern Munich able to secure its place at the top of the Bundesliga table. The Bavarians tied 2-2 at home against Stuttgart in the last game before the winter break.
Sports,"Motorsport.com. The layout of Silverstone #39;s 5.14 kilometre track may be changed as part of modernising the circuit, according British Racing Drivers #39; Club (BRDC) chief executive Alex Hooton."
Sports,"Mumbai: Former Test cricketers, including Polly Umrigar, Dilip Vengsarkar and Bapu Nadkarni, praised batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar equalling former skipper Sunil Gavaskar #39;s 34 Test hundreds against Bangladesh today as  quot;a fantastic feat quot; and said he "
Sports,Rangers romped to the top of the Scottish Premier League with a 3-0 win over Dundee on Saturday and were later paired with arch rivals Celtic in the Scottish Cup third round.
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox have  signed free agent pitcher David Wells. The deal is believed to  be for two years."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has reached out to his opposition rival with an invitation to enter discussion on forming a new coalition government.
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks  continued their offseason makeover Friday as they signed free  agent pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four-year contract."
Sports, Toronto Raptors All Star  swingman Vince Carter was placed on the injured list Friday  after tests revealed a mild strain of his left Achilles'  tendon.
Business,"Gulf oil ministers on Saturday shrugged off a sharp decline in oil prices, saying the market #39;s reaction to OPEC #39;s decision the day before to reduce output by 1 million barrels was normal."
Business,"Sprint is close to an agreement to buy Nextel for more than \$35 billion in a mostly stock deal, sources familiar with the situation said on Friday."
Sports, The Detroit Pistons try to get back on the winning track this evening when they start a brief two game road trip against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Sports, Dallas receiver Keyshawn Johnson broke his left ankle in the second quarter of the Cowboys' game against the New York Giants on Sunday night.
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, NASA scientists have observed planet-containing solar systems with disks of dust orbiting their central stars, astronomers announced Thursday."
Sports,"Andre Ingram scores 20 points to lead American past Delaware, 64-58, on Sunday as the Eagles snap a two-game losing streak."
Sports,"Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman did not go to the winter meetings last year because George Steinbrenner, the principal owner, wanted to protect the team #39;s secrets."
Sports, Everton emerged from the 200th Merseyside derby on Saturday with a long awaited victory over Liverpool and their credentials as genuine contenders for a Champions League place significantly enhanced.
Sports,Middlesbrough came from nowhere to deprive Harry Redknapp of victory in his first match in charge of Southampton with two goals in the dying minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw.
Business,UAL Corp. #39;s United Airlines said Friday it is following through on its plan to cut \$2 billion in costs by cutting back domestic flights and non-union salaries.
Sports,"Bayern Munich did just enough to claim the honorary title of Bundesliga winter champions on Saturday, snatching a 2-2 draw at home to VfB Stuttgart just as Schalke "
Sports,"You could be forgiven for thinking a military coup has just taken place on the south coast of England. Sven Goran Eriksson, Rupert Lowe and some other bloke."
World,"Myanmar #39;s military junta is to release a further 5,070 prisoners, state media announced on Saturday, bringing the total number of prisoners released in recent weeks to more than 14,000."
Sports,"DHAKA, Dec 11: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday congratulated Sachin Tendulkar for equalling his world record of 34 Test centuries, saying he was more precious to the Indians than even the  #39;Kohinoor #39; and must not stop before 50 centuries."
Sports,England hopeful Stewart Downing failed to catch Sven-Goran Erikssons eye today - because the England boss had already left St Marys when the winger produced his spectacular 
World,"Iraq #39;s oil minister on Saturday blamed insurgents for the country #39;s worsening fuel shortages, saying saboteurs have targeted the oil industry to increase pressure ahead of the Jan."
World," Yasser Arafat's nephew said Saturday his uncle may have died an ""unnatural"" death, a statement certain to renew speculation among Palestinians and in the rest of the Arab world where many already believe the late leader was poisoned despite Israel's repeated and vehement denials."
Business, The president of European planemaker  Airbus said on Saturday he hoped to win around 50 orders for  the new wide body jet A350 by next June.
Business," DaimlerChrysler's  Chrysler division  said on Friday it was recalling about 600,000 Dodge Durango  sport utility vehicles and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks because  of concerns about their safety."
World," Saddam Hussein was dead broke, the result of U.N. penalties. Or so it was thought. So where did the Iraqi president find the money to pursue missile technology from North Korea, air defense systems from Belarus and other prohibited military equipment?"
World,Two people are killed and many injured in an explosion at a concert by an Indian star Shahrukh Khan in Sri Lanka.
World,Ghana's newly re-elected president vows to dedicate his second mandate to tackling poverty.
World,"Burma's ruling junta says it is releasing 5,070 prisoners who were arrested ""inappropriately""."
World,The Russian Orthodox clergy are engaged in an intense debate over providing spiritual guide to internet users.
World,"Bernard B. Kerik, the former homeland security secretary nominee, said he faced an ""ugly"" process of confirmation."
World,South America is turning the largely untapped frontier heartland of the continent into the world's new breadbasket.
World,"Two sisters in the 70's lost their life savings, childhood home and dignity to their nephew's crack habit."
World,"The luxury market, which, only a few years ago, was struggling, has come back with a bang for the holidays."
World,"Democrats may be experiencing a sense of deja vu as they again search for a leader in a crowded field of candidates with no clear favorite to win. A year ago, the hopefuls were vying for president. Now, a new crop is running to lead the Democratic National Committee."
Sports,"After her 22.31 victory in the 200 meter semi-finals at the 2003 World Indoor Championships, the first of two national records she would set in as many days, Michelle Collins was fighting back tears."
Sports," Crystal Erwin scored a career high 24 points on 9 of 9 shooting and Jacqueline Batteast had 17 points and 10 rebounds, leading seventh ranked Notre Dame to a 72 58 victory over Washington on Saturday."
Sports, Toronto Raptors All Star swingman Vince Carter was placed on the injured list Friday after tests revealed a mild strain of his left Achilles' tendon.
Sports," Bob King, Larry Bird's first coach at Indiana State and the architect of New Mexico basketball who never had a losing record in 10 seasons with the Lobos, died Friday at 81."
Sports," England's Nick Cheetham had the only bogey free round Saturday, shooting a 3 under par 69 that gave him a one stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Championship."
Sports,"Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Rangers went back to the top of the Scottish Premier League (SPL) Saturday with a 3-0 demolition of Dundee."
Sports,"Crystal Erwin scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-9 shooting and Jacqueline Batteast had 17 points and 10 rebounds, leading seventh-ranked Notre Dame to a 72-48 victory over Washington on Saturday."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insisted he is not surprised by Jose Mourinho turning Chelsea into title contenders - as Claudio Ranieri had already laid the foundations for success.
Sports,"NHL World Stars #39; Mattias Norstroen, right, fights for the puck with Russia #39;s Alexey Kovalev during an exhibition match between NHL World Stars and Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004."
World,"One US Marine was killed in action Saturday in Iraq #39;s volatile western Anbar province, the military said. The Marine, who was assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, was killed  #39; #39;while "
World,Israel's opposition Labour party authorises its leader to begin talks on joining a national unity government.
Sports," Taquan Dean scored 22 points, Francisco Garcia added 19 and No. 13 Louisville withstood a late rally to beat Florida 74 70 Saturday. Rick Pitino improved to 20 1 against former assistant coaches and players and extended his record to 6 0 against Billy Donovan."
Sports, Everton beat Liverpool 1 0 Saturday on Lee Carsley's goal in the 68th minute to move into second place in the Premier League.
Sports,"Rangers took the Premier League lead Saturday in Scotland, defeating Dundee 3-0 on early goals from Spaniard Nacho Novo and Croatian Dado Prso, and a second-half strike from Bob Malcolm."
Sports,The autumn championship is on the line as Bayern Munich host title challengers VfB Stuttgart needing a win to be declared Herbstmeister.
Sports," Nikolai Zherdev and Alexander Perezhogin scored 18 seconds apart Saturday, leading the Russian Stars past the NHL World Stars 5 4 in an exhibition game during the lockout."
World,"A grenade exploded at a concert of Indian movie stars and entertainers in Sri Lanka #39;s capital Saturday, killing at least two people and injuring 15, officials said."
Sports,"Captials prospect Alexander Ovechkin leads five different goalscorers as Russian edges the touring NHL World Stars, 5-4, in Moscow on Saturday."
Sports,"Former Colts quarterback Bert Jones has lent advice and guidance to fellow Ruston, La., native Patrick Ramsey on everything from hunting to deal with life in the NFL."
Business,The Boeing Co. is welcoming a decision by its European rival to build a plane that can compete with the Chicago company #39;s 7E7.
Sports," Reliever Arthur Rhodes was traded for the second time in two weeks Saturday, sent from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Matt Lawton in the first trade of the winter meetings, a baseball official told The Associated Press."
Sports,"It #39;s all very Rocky Balboa, but the amiable Brixton banger knows if he can dispose of Vitali Klitschko, his life will never be the same again."
Sports,"Taquan Dean scored 22 points, Francisco Garcia added 19 and No. 13 Louisville withstood a late rally to beat Florida 74-70 Saturday."
World,A distinctly African setting framed the award of this year #39;s Nobel Peace Prize to the first woman from that continent to receive the prestigious honor.
World,"Two people were killed and 11 others wounded on Saturday when a hand grenade was lobbed into the VIP section of the audience at a concert led by Indian film star Sharukh Khan, police said."
World,"Ever since the Republic of Somalia forcefully gained its independence from European colonialists in 1960, the country is plagued by a number of serious problems including clan based governments, bad governance, chronic corruption, nepotism, favouritism "
World,"A military plane crashed in the mountains near Caracas, killing all 16 persons on board, including two high-ranking military officers, officials said."
Sci/Tech, Netflix Inc chief executive Reed Hastings said on Friday that Blockbuster Inc has more to lose in the war for online DVD renters than emerging foe Amazon.com Inc.
Sci/Tech," Wall Street was abuzz Friday over a potential merger between Sprint and Nextel, though the companies declined to comment on a slew of news reports that they are negotiating to combine to create a celluar provider that would almost rival Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless in size."
Sci/Tech, A new report on ecological damage from greenhouse gases dominated the sidelines of a U.N. conference on global warming Saturday as delegates from nearly 200 nations assembled to prepare for the launch next year of the Kyoto Protocol.
Sci/Tech," You've heard of ""Myst,""  ""Quake"" and ""Tomb Raider,"" but how many people remember  ""Obsidian,"" ""Grim Fandango"" and ""Under A Killing Moon?"""
World," Israeli opposition leader Shimon Peres said on Saturday coalition talks between his party and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon could be resolved in days, a move likely to avert snap elections and promote a Gaza pullout."
World," Tom Daschle says he might consider writing, lecturing or teaching now that his Nov. 2 election loss has cost him his Senate seat and the job of Senate minority leader."
World," The man who hopes to become Ukraine's  next president was the victim of poisoning by dioxin    a toxic  chemical that can easily be administered in soup containing  cream, Austrian doctors said on Saturday."
World," Israeli opposition leader Shimon  Peres said on Saturday coalition talks between his party and  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon could be resolved in days, a move  likely to avert snap elections and promote a Gaza pullout."
World," ACCRA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The governing party in Ghana  widened its majority in parliament at elections last week which  also gave President John Kufuor a second and final four-year  mandate in the world's number two cocoa grower."
World," A Spanish judge leading the probe into  the Madrid train bombings on Saturday ordered a Syrian man to  be held pending trial on suspicion of involvement with a  militant Islamist group, court documents showed."
World," South Africa's leading churches  urged President Thabo Mbeki on Saturday to call a referendum on  gay marriages, saying a recent court ruling in favor of the  unions ignored overwhelming public opposition."
World,The \$9.5 billion program is facing criticism. It could take photographs only in daylight hours and in clear weather.
Sci/Tech,"Packard, the world #39;s No. 2 PC maker, said Friday it has launched a  $483 (3,999 yuan) computer in China, turning up the heat in the intensely competitive market."
World,Senior Arab officials attending a US-sponsored conference in the Middle East rejected the Bush administration #39;s assertion that greater democracy would help end terrorism 
Sports, Illinois apparently is going to spend a little longer at No. 1 this time.
Sports,"In the biggest game of the season so far, Arsenal host Chelsea at Highbury. The country #39;s two best sides go head to head in a game that will have a massive impact on where the title ends up this season."
Sports,"The contract offer that Indians general manager Mark Shapiro had made Friday to left-hander David Wells got turned down, as Wells agreed to a two-year deal with the Red Sox."
World,"A US aircraft dropped a half-ton(500 lb) bomb on the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Saturday after guerrillas attacked a US patrol that was trying to capture an insurgent arms dump, a military spokesman said."
World,"Insurgents renewed attacks on United States troops and Iraqs security forces today, killing five police officers, including a general, and wounding 14 American soldiers in continuing attempts to derail the coming elections."
Sports, Patrick Sparks scored 16 points and No. 10 Kentucky dominated Indiana inside in a 73 58 win over the Hoosiers on Saturday.
Sports,Wizards forward Kwame Brown returns to practice following his one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team last Wednesday.
Sports, Dusty Baker believes Barry Bonds didn't know the substances provided by his trainer were steroids.
World,At least two persons were killed and 18 injured when a bomb exploded at the fag end of a concert in Colombo by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Sports,"Maryland sophomore forward Hassan Fofana has decided to leave the school, coach Gary Williams announces Saturday."
Business,"OPEC might make deeper cuts in production if prices continue to slide, Gulf oil ministers said Saturday, a day after crude prices tumbled to their lowest levels in five months when producers decided to limit supply by 1 million barrels a day."
Business,"SPRINT and Nextel Communications are expected early this week to announce a \$70 billion (36 billion) telecoms merger that will create Americas third-largest mobile-phone company, with 39m customers."
Business,"The symbolism was extraordinary. Few companies are as closely identified with corporate America as IBM, and few products have been as intimately linked with a firms fortunes as IBMs personal computers."
Business,The government of Singapore and Telekom Malaysia Bhd. agreed to buy a 48 percent stake in India #39;s Idea Cellular from three companies for \$390 million to tap into India #39;s wireless market.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo, Inc., world-class leader in online search queries, announced its plans to reveal desktop search feature in January, which will go through testing in the designated month."
Sci/Tech,"Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been asked by NASA to ration their food supply until a cargo ship with fresh supplies arrives on, or about December 25."
Sci/Tech,The Air Force is scheduled to launch a new Delta 4 rocket here Saturday afternoon in a test that will help determine whether it can become a  quot;heavy lift 
Sci/Tech,"EVERY occupation entails answering certain frequently asked questions at parties. If you #39;re a jeweler, it may be,  quot;Do you ever give discounts to friends?"
Sports,Colin Montgomerie will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Target World Challenge as he attempts to capture his first victory of the season.
Sports,"IN THE land of the football derby, only the result counts. The past five years and the attendant misery have reminded Everton fans of that point, and they turned up at Goodison Park yesterday seeking nothing except the right result."
Sports,"Michelle Collins has been suspended for eight years and must also forfeit her 2003, 200-meter World Indoor and USA Indoor Championship titles, for a doping violation related to the BALCO conspiracy."
Sports,Briton Neil Cheetham carded a bogey-free 69 to move into the lead of the Dunhill Championship as Ernie Els moved up the leaderboard after the third round.
Sports,"David Wells, the pitcher who once fancied himself as the ultimate Yankee and the ultimate Yankee fan, will be on the other end of the most storied rivalry in baseball "
Sports,"Auburn Hills, MI -- Paul Davis poured in a game-high 20 points as 20th-ranked Michigan State rolled over Stanford, 78-53, at the Palace of Auburn Hills."
Sports,"This article was reported by Lee Jenkins, Juliet Macur and Bill Pennington and written by Mr. Jenkins. During a year that baseball would like to forget, the scene was set for its free fall."
World,"BAGHDAD: A US soldier was sentenced to three years in prison for murdering a severely wounded Iraqi teenager earlier this year, the US military said on Saturday."
World,Foreign ministers from the Arab world met with leaders from the West on Saturday at a conference dedicated to advancing political change in this region.
World,At least two people have been killed and 18 others injured in an explosion at a concert by an Indian Bollywood star in Colombo. Police said a hand-grenade ripped through the front stands as Shahrukh Khan ended his performance on Saturday.
World,"(Ramallah, West Bank-AP) Dec. 11, 2004 - Yasser Arafat #39;s nephew has given Palestinian leaders his uncle #39;s medical records."
World,"WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2004 -- A Task Force Baghdad soldier was sentenced Dec. 10 to three years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering an Iraqi civilian, military officials in Baghdad, Iraq, reported today."
Sports,Tendulkar achieved the milestone when he took a single off paceman Tapas Baishya on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Bangabandhu National Stadium at Dhaka on Saturday.
Sports,"  Oklahoma quarterback Jason White (pictured, below) hopes to do something only one other college football player has ever accomplished: win a second Heisman Trophy."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq The military says insurgents in the Iraqi city of Ramadi have used a hospital to ambush US soldiers. However, officials for both the Ramadi General Hospital and Medical College rejected the claims."
Sports, Emmitt Smith waved and bowed to the crowd Sunday as he walked off the field for what might be the final time as an NFL player.
World,"Gunmen have ambushed a group of senior police officers in northern Iraq, killing two of them and wounding three. Police said that two other high-ranking officers, a brigadier and a colonel, were gunned down in southern Baghdad."
Business,"AP) Dec. 11, 2004   Thousands who own Dodge Durangos and Dodge Dakota pickups will have to go back to dealer in the near future."
Sci/Tech,"NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe, a self-described  quot;budgeteer quot; who was brought in to curb space station cost overruns and who later helped formulate a new presidential initiative to send "
Sports," Colin Montgomerie passed a big test Saturday, overcoming a few obnoxious fans and a pairing with Tiger Woods to post a 4 under 67 and take a two shot lead in the Target World Challenge."
Sports,Everton boss Dave Moyes insists his team are now genuine title contenders after yesterday #39;s 1-0 win over Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
Sports,New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis has become the target of Notre Dame #39;s coaching search. Dec. 11 New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis has become the target of Notre Dame #39;s coaching search.
Sports, Brett Favre might start a game with a rookie center for the first time in his 14 NFL seasons.
World,"MOSUL, Dec 11: A US aircraft dropped a half-ton bomb on the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Saturday after guerillas attacked an army patrol that was trying to capture an arms dump, a military spokesman said."
World,"The first time I saw Ian Paisley, I was carrying a camera. He kept shaking his fist and grimacing at me every time I lifted it from my waist."
Sports," Roger Clemens accepted the Astros' offer of salary arbitration Saturday, meaning he will either pitch for Houston next season or retire."
Sports," Jamie Broback scored 21 points and led No. 16 Minnesota to its seventh straight win, a 69 42 victory over Santa Clara on Saturday."
Sports,Paul Davis scored 20 points and keyed a first-half surge to lead No. 20 Michigan State to a 78-53 win over Stanford on Saturday. Michigan State (5-2) took control with an 
Sports,"As baseball finds itself struggling to control the steroid issue, its past serves as a cautionary tale."
Sports,"David Wells, the pitcher who once fancied himself as the ultimate Yankee, agreeed in principle to a two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox."
Sports,Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning is one beneficiary of the N.F.L.'s decision this season to enforce its rule limiting defensive contact with receivers.
Sports,"After they both finished 6-10 a year ago, the Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers have found themselves linked again, but now in their rise to the N.F.L.'s upper echelon."
Sports,What if somebody had offered the Babe a magic potion to cure hangovers and help him lose weight and buff up those spindly calf muscles of his?
Sports,"Starting pitchers are plentiful this off-season, more so probably than at any time during the 28 years of free agency."
World," Portugal's prime minister said on  Saturday he and his cabinet had submitted their resignations, a  move that came a day after a snap election was called."
World,Portugal's Prime Minister Pedro Santana Lopes announces the government's resignation.
World,The Downtown Athletic Club is about to name a Heisman Trophy winner for the 70th time and set off yet another controversy.
Business,The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed yesterday to cut the supply of oil to world markets and defend higher prices in spite of concern about 
Business,"WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States of America -- WASHINGTON -- The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a case on whether music-swapping services can be held liable for copyright infringement if their networks are used for illegal digital "
Business,"A court in Florida will convene tomorrow, to consider the software industry #39;s largest merger. Sitting in the Delaware Chancery Court, vice-chancellor Leo Strine will decide whether PeopleSoft is allowed to "
Sports,BERLIN: Bayern Munich claimed the honorific title of winter champions showing great spirit to come from two goals down to net a point in a 2-2 draw with VfB Stuttgart at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Sports,"So much has changed since I left Chelsea for the south coast 15 months ago. For instance, only two players from the starting XI of my last game are still there - and one "
Sports,"Paolo Di Canio inspired Lazios second-half comeback as they rescued a point in a 3-3 draw with Lecce at the Olympic Stadium. The draw may not have eased the pressure on Mimmo Caso, but it should certainly "
Sports,"Despite the impressive job David Moyes has done in transforming Everton during his two-and-a-half years as manager, cult status was always going to be withheld "
Business,The parent companies of Airbus SAS yesterday approved the launch of a \$5.3 billion new airplane by 2010 to compete directly with Boeing Co.
Business,"Mumbai, Dec. 11: Singapore Technologies Telemedia (ST Telemedia) and TM International have together acquired a 47.7 per cent stake in Idea Cellular for approximately \$390 million."
Sci/Tech,"After three tumultuous years at the space agency #39;s helm, NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe is poised to leave the Bush administration to become chancellor of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge."
Sci/Tech,Weather bumped The Boeing Co. #39;s demonstration launch of the Decatur-made Delta IV Heavy rocket from today to Saturday. Boeing delayed the inaugural launch of the rocket for 24 hours because of 
Sports,"Thousand Oaks, CA (Sports Network) - Colin Montgomerie eagled the 16th and birdied the 17th Saturday en route to a four-under 67 and a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Target World Challenge."
Sports,"Bode Miller, of the United States, is airborne as he speeds past a gate on his way to capture fourth place in a men #39;s ski world cup downhill race at Val D #39;Isere, France, Saturday, Dec, 11, 2004."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, Calif. Dec 11, 2004 - Carl Pavano decided Saturday he wanted to pitch for the Yankees, and his agent and New York closed in on a four-year contract worth about \$39 million."
Sports,"Michigan State improved to 4-2 all-time against Stanford on the hardwood...Stanford has yet to play at home this season...After scoring 100 or more points in its first three games, Michigan State has not reached the century mark in its last four contests "
Sports,MADRID : Barcelona #39;s Andres Iniesta and Xavi were on target in a 2-1 victory at Albacete to shoot them 12 points clear at the top of the Spanish first division on Saturday night.
Sports," Carl Pavano decided Saturday he wanted to pitch for the Yankees, and his agent and New York closed in on a four year contract worth about  #36;39 million."
World,Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai receives the Nobel Peace Prize from Nobel chairman Ole Danbolt Mjos in Oslo City Hall.
World,11 December 2004 -- At least three high-ranking Iraqi police officials were killed today as scattered violence was seen throughout the country.
World," A 28 year old Iraqi man accused of fighting for the ousted Taliban regime five years ago appeared Saturday before a military review tribunal in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an official said."
World," A large increase in the number of foreign seamen jumping ship in New Zealand has been blamed on an immigration racket and prompted a government threat to ban overseas fishing crews, according to a report."
World," Facts and figures about President Bush's health, from a physical examination Saturday at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Bush, 58, was born July 6, 1946:"
Business,"KUALA LUMPUR: A consortium comprising TM International, the international arm of Telekom Malaysia Bhd, and Singapore Technologies Telemedia, have entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 47.7 stake in India #39;s leading cellular operator, IDEA "
Sports, Free agent starting pitcher Carl Pavano has chosen to join the New York Yankees and the two sides were working on finalizing a contract before the end of the winter meetings.
Sports,A Xavi Hernandez volley six minutes from time fired Barcelona to a 2-1 away win over Albacete and extended their lead at the top of the Primera Liga to 12 points over second-placed rivals Real Madrid.
Sports, Luther Head scored 23 points on  8 of 10 shooting to lead top ranked Illinois to an 83 66  victory over Oregon at the United Center. Deron Williams added  17 points and seven assists in the victory.
Sports," David Wells made the surprising decision to sign with the Boston Red Sox, Carl Pavano picked the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens narrowed his choices to the Houston Astros or retirement."
World," 1921  #151; Ireland is partitioned amid civil war. The new state of Northern Ireland, with a British Protestant majority, remains part of United Kingdom while the predominantly Catholic rest of Ireland wins independence from UK."
World,"Dennis Hastert, the speaker of the House, is the man President Bush is counting on to enact an ambitious second-term agenda."
Sports,"  The Atlanta Braves have found a closer, paving the way for John Smoltz to return to the rotation. SportsTicker has learned that the Braves have traded prized pitching prospect Jose Capellan "
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: New Delhi, Dec 11 : After 15 years in international cricket and having overcome serious toe, ankle, back and elbow injuries, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar Friday equalled Sunil Gavaskar #39;s world record of 34 centuries - and "
Sports,"BERGAMO/ROME, Dec 11 (SW) - Udinese were the stronger side at Atalanta Bergamo, while Lazio Roma refused to give up against Lecce, to eventually reach a draw."
Sports, Free agent starting pitcher Carl Pavano has chosen to join the New York Yankees and the two sides were working on finalizing a contract before the end of the winter meetings.
World,"World News: Dhaka, Dec 11 : Hundreds of thousands of people formed a 900 km-human chain across Bangladesh to show  quot;no confidence quot; in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition government."
Sports, Paul Davis cleared his mind and a strong performance followed.
World," President Bush will make air pollution a top priority in Congress early next year, starting with ""an aggressive push"" to build support for his pollution cutting plan, senior administration officials said Saturday."
Sports,"Carl Pavano decides he wants to pitch for the Yankees, and his agent and New York close in on a four-year contract worth about \$39 million."
Sports,"Roger Clemens accepts the Astros' offer of salary arbitration Saturday, meaning he will either play for Houston next season or retire."
Sports,"Arizona coach Lute Olson gets his 1,000th victory Saturday as the No. 15 Wildcats knock off visiting Utah, 67-62, in Tuscon."
Sports,Ray Reed scores 10 points and Georgetown holds San Jose State to a season-low point total in a 58-40 win over the Spartans.
Sci/Tech,"IF, LIKE ME you get sick and tired and hassled whenever Microsoft Outlook throws a wobbly you might be inclined to try out Mozilla #39;s Thunderbird as an email client."
Sports, Toronto Raptors All Star swingman Vince Carter was placed on the injured list Friday after tests revealed a mild strain of his left Achilles' tendon.
Business,"With New York Waterway warning of an imminent financial collapse, a group of the company #39;s competitors drew up a plan yesterday to take over almost all of its ferry service along the Hudson River."
Sports," Notre Dame is negotiating with New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis to become its new head coach, the Chicago Tribune and two other newspapers reported Saturday."
Sports,"Carl Pavano has made his long-awaited decision, instructing his agent to strike a deal with the New York Yankees. Scott Shapiro, who represents the free agent right-hander "
Sports,Mayor Oscar Goodman crashed baseball #39;s winter meetings on Saturday with some shiny baubles and proposed to the sport in a manner befitting Brittany Spears more than Bud Selig: Let #39;s go to Vegas and get married.
World,"The American Secretary of State, Colin Powell, says, Middle Eastern economic and political reform will help defeat terrorism. With continued violence in US-occupied Iraq and the Palestinian question unresolved "
World,"The late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat #39;s nephew said Saturday his uncle may have died an  quot;unnatural quot; death, a statement expected to renew speculation among Palestinians and in the rest of the Arab world where many already "
World,Public fears over young people carrying knives could prompt new government restrictions.
Sports, Matt Leinart replaced a Heisman Trophy winner and became one himself.
Sports," John Smoltz might rejoin the Braves rotation if Atlanta finds another closer. Saturday afternoon, they did just that."
Sports,"David Wells made the surprising decision to sign with the Boston Red Sox, Carl Pavano picked the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens narrowed his choices to the Houston Astros or retirement."
Business," Wall Street is hoping its traditional  year end ""Santa rally"" will pick up steam in the week ahead."
Business,Nowhere are the conflicts of interest for financial services conglomerates more potentially lucrative - and more obscure - than in the management of pension assets.
Business,The idea that letting people invest some of their Social Security money in the stock market will allow for higher returns is as flawed as a perpetual motion machine.
Business,"Through an increasing number of new investments, you can take steps to limit future erosion of your home's value."
Business,"Profits are up, but recently, a number of for-profit colleges have faced inquiries concerning the way they pursue federal funds."
Sports,"USC quarterback Matt Leinart scrambles out of the pocket against UCLA during the game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004."
Sports,"More than two years ago, the New England Patriots #39; offensive coordinator, Charlie Weis, was so close to dying after complications from stomach-stapling surgery that a priest offered him last rites twice."
Sports,"Missouri Kansas City guard Lindsay Fields (22) passes the ball as she is pressured by Kansas State guard Megan Mahoney (34) in the second half Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, in Kansas City, Mo."
World,Yasser Arafat #39;s nephew has turned over the late Palestinian leader #39;s medical records to a committee investigating the cause of his uncle #39;s death.
World,"Qidwa, Palestinian representative at the United Nations and nephew of late leader Yasser Arafat, handed Arafat #39;s death report to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) on Saturday."
World,"Russia launched massive air strikes on the Chechen capital, Grozny, in December 1994 after the Chechen government refused to disarm and surrender to Moscow #39;s authority."
Sports, Florida State wide receiver Lorne Sam will not be available for the Seminoles when they play West Virginia in the Gator Bowl on Jan. 1.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.'s online music store, iTunes, will now accept PayPal for purchases of music downloads, audiobooks and gift certificates."
Sci/Tech," Life can be cramped when you live on a remote cluster of tiny coral islands in the Indian Ocean, so the Maldives has plumped for a novel if seemingly extreme solution    build a new island from scratch."
Sci/Tech," On a damp, gray weekday morning on the Patuxent River, Harry Huseman is working hard for a few oysters."
Sports,The likelihood of Barry Larkin playing for the Nationals appears dim following a meeting between Bowden and Larkin's agent.
World," Iran and the European Union will begin comprehensive talks on Tehran's nuclear activities next week, official media reported Saturday."
World," President Bush made a fresh push Saturday for a new Social Security plan in which Americans would be allowed to channel a small portion of their income into ""personal savings accounts,"" warning that inaction could end the retirement system."
World,"A transport system used by the malaria parasite to infect blood cells could be a target for new treatments, scientists hope."
Business,"WORKERS at General Motors German unit Adam Opel are not out of the woods yet. The company and union officials have agreed to reduce the German workforce by up to 10,000, but if cost cutting falls short, or "
Sports,McLeishs men take over again from Celtic at top of the SPL ... and theyve got an Old Firm cup draw to savour. FOR the latest instalment of Premierleague-leadership swapsy read skoosh case to Rangers.
Sports,"IT TOOK until the third of their four goals against Newcastle United last Saturday before the home supporters launched into their ironic chants of  quot;Boring, boring Chelsea quot;."
Sports,"In the 69-year history of college football #39;s most prestigious award, a freshman has never won the Heisman Trophy. I voted to change that in year No."
Sports,"a \$21 million, three-year contract, but there may be a hitch in the deal. New. hasn #39;t determined whether he passed it or failed it."
Sports,"Today at Freedom Hall, Patrick Sparks scored 16 points as the tenth-ranked Wildcats dominated the Hoosiers inside in a 73-to-58 victory."
World,Two people were killed and at least 18 injured when a bomb ripped through Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan #39;s mega concert in Colombo on Saturday night.
Sports,11.12.04 - By Umar ben-Ivan Lee: The boxing economy is a trickle-down economy in its basic nature. Wealth trickles down from the heavyweight division to the lower weights; because the majority of casual fans 
World,"Burma #39;s prime minister has said the country will proceed with democratic reforms, but gave no indication of when opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi would be freed from house arrest."
World," A US soldier was sentenced to three years in jail for the murder of a wounded Iraqi teenager in Baghdad in August, the US military said on Saturday."
Sports," Pops Mensah Bonsu scored 17 points, and No. 21 George Washington used a 20 2 run late in the first half to take control in a 79 65 victory Saturday night over St. Francis, Pa."
World, The Portuguese government resigned on  Saturday to avoid turf battles with President Jorge Sampaio in  the run up to snap elections in February.
World," Support for Japanese Prime Minister  Junichiro Koizumi and his cabinet slid sharply to 37 percent in  a poll taken after his decision to extend the mandate of  Japanese troops serving in Iraq, a national daily said on  Sunday."
Sports,The New York Yankees are close to finalizing a four-year deal for between \$39 million and \$42 million with free agent pitcher Carl Pavano.
Sports,"Running back    Jamal Lewis  will start for the Baltimore Ravens today against the New York Giants, according to a Ravens official. Lewis has not played since spraining his ankle against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 21, but he resumed practicing this week. Baltimore (7-5), which is in the thick of the AFC wild-card race, is 6-2 with Lewis and 1-3 without him."
Sports,"Behind a career performance from Crystal Erwin Notre Dame defeats visiting Washington, 72-58. Erwin hits all nine of her field goals and scores a career high 24 points."
Sports,"Jason Thomas matches a career-high with 26 points and American wins its fifth straight by beating visiting Ohio, 64-55, Saturday at Bender Arena."
World,"  LONDON, Dec. 11 -- Family and friends gathered at Westminster Cathedral Saturday to remember Margaret Hassan, a respected aid worker abducted and believed murdered in Iraq."
World," The Bush administration has dozens of intercepts of Mohamed ElBaradei's phone calls with Iranian diplomats and is scrutinizing them in search of ammunition to oust him as director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, according to three U.S. government officials."
World,"<p></p><p> SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's small PopularSocialist Party voted on Saturday to pull out of President LuizInacio Lula da Silva's government, a move that could make itharder for his administration to pass pending reforms.</p>"
Business,"A flurry of year-end dealmaking hit the tech sector as companies maneuvered to get out of low-margin businesses, fill holes in their product lines and take financial advantage of the recent run-up in share prices."
Business," A holding period that is said to vary widely, from days to months, depending on the terms between each insurer and each broker."
Sci/Tech,"TWENTY PERCENT of the world #39;s coral reefs  quot;have been effectively destroyed and show no immediate prospect of recovery. quot; An additional 24 percent  quot;are under imminent risk of collapse through human pressures, quot; and an additional 26 percent  quot;are under a "
Sci/Tech,"a special layer of software designed to let people enjoy their digital photos, music and videos from across the room -- has to rank as one "
World,"At least four Iraqi police officers were killed and 16 American soldiers were wounded Saturday in a string of insurgent attacks across central and northern Iraq, military officials said."
Business,Description: Sprint is about to acquire Nextel in a telecom merger that would create the nation #39;s third-largest wireless company.
Business,"An index of Silicon Valley stocks declined for the week, paced by Altera Corp., KLA-Tencor Corp. and Xilinx Inc. The Bloomberg Silicon Valley Index shed 10.01 in the past five days, or 2.1 percent, to 469.95."
Sports, Keith Langford had 19 of his 24 points in a torrid first half that propelled second ranked Kansas over Louisiana Lafayette 96 51 Saturday night.
Sports,"Day three at the MasterCard Masters promised so much. Bradley Hughes has been through difficult times in recent years, battling to retain USPGA Tour playing privileges, losing them and then spending two years "
Sports,"  Southern California quarterback Matt Leinart has won the 70th Heisman Trophy, edging out four other finalists, including Oklahoma quarterback Jason White who had hoped to win the trophy for a second time."
Sports,"BOXING: Ricky Hatton last night gave another stark indication that he is ready for a career-defining fight in the new year, by battering Ray Oliveira at the ExCel Conference Centre in London."
World,"Two people were killed and 11 others wounded on Saturday when a hand grenade was lobbed into the VIP section of the audience at a concert led by Indian film star Sharukh Khan, police said."
World,"Drinking alcohol impairs driving ability by disrupting depth perception, researchers find."
World," A magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolted the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network said."
World," Rival factions in Congo's postwar army battled in the eastern region of the vast nation Saturday, killing several people, a top military official said."
World," Buddhism, enthusiastically followed by the majority of Myanmar's 53 million people, is being exploited as a propaganda tool by the military junta, monks and analysts said after the curtain fell on a world Buddhist meeting held here."
Sports,"Richard Jefferson scores 19 in the second half, and Travis Best has a season-high 21 to lead the Nets to a 95-90 victory over the Hawks."
World,"A series of car bombings, ambushes and assassinations across the country's most restive regions Saturday killed several civilians, police and clerics."
World,"  AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar, Dec. 11 -- In an effort to reduce the amount of military cargo hauled in vulnerable ground convoys across Iraq, the U.S. Air Force has begun airlifting much larger quantities of materiel to bases around the country."
World,"  RABAT, Morocco, Dec. 11 -- Senior Arab officials attending a U.S.-sponsored conference to promote democracy in the Middle East emphatically rejected on Saturday the Bush administration's assertion that greater democracy in the region would help end terrorism. They argued that the administration's strong support of Israel made it difficult to undertake political reform or to stop extremists driven by hatred of U.S. policies."
World, The pro independence party of Taiwan President Chen Shui bian suffered a surprise defeat in weekend legislative elections that could ease tensions with China but paralyze government on the democratic island.
World," Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko was  poisoned by dioxin during Ukraine's presidential election  campaign, his Austrian doctors said on Saturday as the country  counted the cost of the turmoil generated by the rigged poll."
World, The pro independence party of Taiwan  President Chen Shui bian suffered a surprise defeat in weekend  legislative elections that could ease tensions with China but  paralyze government on the democratic island.
Sports,"During the last couple days, the Notre Dame football coaching search has seemed to focus on former Irish quarterback Tom Clements and Notre Dame graduate Charlie Weis."
World,The man who led a bloody occupation of a police station in Peru says his followers will surrender on Monday.
Sports," Travis Diener scored 29 points despite playing with a sprained ankle, and led unbeaten Marquette past No. 24 Wisconsin 63 54 Saturday night."
Sports," England's Neil Cheetham had the only bogey free round Saturday, shooting a 3 under par 69 that gave him a one stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Championship."
Sports,There was a time when Braves manager Bobby Cox didn #39;t have to worry so much during the offseason. Those were the days when the organization #39;s pockets were deep enough to 
Sports,A second-half strike from Benjani gave AJ Auxerre a 1-0 victory at struggling Olympique Marseille ina French first division soccer match on Saturday.
Sci/Tech," When Laura Beck and Greg Pitts realized their marriage was falling apart, one thing was clear: They would work together to maintain a loving, supportive environment for their young son, Ethan. In June 2002, the couple had moved from Austin, Texas, to EcoVillage at Ithaca, an ""intentional community"" in central New York where environmentally friendly neighbors share space, meals, chores and generally look out for each other."
World,"RIVAL factions in Congos postwar army fought gun battles on the vast nations eastern border with Rwanda yesterday, killing several people, a top military official said."
World,The political crisis in Ukraine has touched off a fresh debate inside the White House and foreign policy offices over how President Bush should handle Russian President Vladimir Putin #39;s increasingly 
Business,"It may be the season of shopping, but time is running out for the Season of Giving. The Salvation Army is in desperate need of more volunteers to ring bells and collect money."
Sports," Michael Finley scored a season high 26 points and led a huge third quarter charge as the Dallas Mavericks beat Houston 102 78, handing the Rockets their biggest loss of the season Saturday night."
Sports,Keith Langford had 19 of his 24 points in the first half as Kansas coasted from the outset. JR Giddens had 14 of his 16 points for Kansas (6-0) in the first half.
Sports," Sachin Tendulkar was thrilled, but not satisfied, by his record equalling 34th Test century against Bangladesh in Dhaka yesterday."
Sports," Rookie Ben Gordon scored a career high 31 points, 16 in the fourth quarter to hold off a furious Minnesota comeback, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Timberwolves 99 88 Saturday night."
World,The Bush administration has dozens of intercepts of Mohamed ElBaradei #39;s phone calls with Iranian diplomats and is scrutinizing them in search of ammunition to oust him as director general of 
Business,Even self-proclaimed penny-pinching folks like me who loathe the way Christmas has become so commercialized can lose their common sense.
Business,Washington area homeowners living in historic districts are rapidly taking advantage of  substantial federal income tax write-offs under obscure easement trust plan.
Business,"  When John P. Reilly told me to think retro, visions of Davy Crockett and coonskin caps danced in my head. I began to imagine a sleigh full of hula hoops and plenty of Silly Putty in this year's bundle of toys."
Business,"Oil Ministers representing countries in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) met in Cairo, Egypt, and agreed to end the over quota production."
Sports," Kevin Bettencourt made two free throws with 23 seconds remaining to give Bucknell the lead in a 69 66 victory over No. 10 Pittsburgh on Sunday night, one of the biggest wins in school history."
Sports,"Quiet for more than a month after their historic triumph, the Red Sox have sprung to life this weekend, signing David Wells and moving forward on several other fronts at the baseball winter meetings."
Sports," The world will have to wait at least five more days to find out if there will be an NHL season. The league and the Players Association held a four hour meeting Thursday, the first session "
Sports,"Rookie Ben Gordon scored a career-high 31 points, 16 in the fourth quarter to hold off a furious Minnesota comeback, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Timberwolves 99-88 Saturday night."
World,"KARACHI, Pakistan : Dec 12 (SADA) - The head of a militant group that kidnapped three UN workers in Afghanistan recently was arrested in Karachi by the Pakistani security forces."
Sci/Tech," Soon after the battle for Fallujah ended in November, U.S. Marines brought their Xbox consoles, Gameboys and laptops forward and started fighting the Covenant hordes in ""Halo,"" Mario and Luigi's worst enemies and those irksome roommates from ""The Sims."""
Sci/Tech,"NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will resign this week, and the retired director of the Pentagon #39;s Missile Defense Agency tops a list of five men that President Bush is considering "
Sports,  Danny Williams insists he has not compromised his speed after tipping the scales at 270 pounds. Williams will need to prove that Saturday night when he tries to take the WBC heavyweight title from Vitali Klitschko at Mandalay Bay.
Sports,"The 70th Heisman Trophy went to quarterback Matt Leinart, and it went to illustrate the comprehensive heyday in progress in the Southern California football program."
Sports,"  If the Houston Astros had their druthers, Carlos Beltran and Roger Clemens would already be signed for next year, Wade Miller and Andy Pettitte would report to Spring Training in the best physical conditions of their careers and Lance Berkman "
Sports, Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta believes several options will be available if star third baseman Adrian Beltre decides to play elsewhere.
World," BUKAVU, Congo (AP)   Rival factions of Congo's army battled in the eastern region of the vast country Saturday, killing several people, a top military official said."
Sports, Nikki Blue had 22 points and Noelle Quinn added 21 as No. 18 UCLA defeated Fresno State 92 76 on Saturday night.
Sports,"After they both finished 6-10 a year ago, the Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers have found themselves linked again, but now in their rise to the N.F.L.'s upper echelon."
Sports,"Round-by-round action as Danny Williams takes on Vitali Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title. Build-up: The atmosphere is building at the Mandalay Bay Casino, Las Vegas with a strong British presence on hand to cheer for Williams."
Sports,"Interim Notre Dame football coach Kent Baer completed his team #39;s third postseason practice Friday morning, and is only beginning to prepare for the Insight Bowl."
Sports," Masters of the late season flop, the New Orleans Saints finally won a game that mattered. Then they had to wait to see just how much it mattered. Needing to beat the Carolina Panthers to stay in playoff contention, the Saints did their part with a 21 18 victory on Sunday. But they needed outside help to get in, and failed to get it. Halfway across the country, the St. Louis Rams beat the New York Jets 32 29 in overtime, ending the season for the Saints."
World,Secretary of State Colin Powell told a gathering of Islamic leaders yesterday that they must join hands with industrialized countries on political and economic reforms to ease the  quot;despair and frustration quot; that afflicts much of the region.
World,"LONDON: Some 2,000 people crammed into London #39;s Westminster Cathedral yesterday for a mass in memory of British aid worker Margaret Hassan, who was taken hostage and is believed slain by her abductors."
Sports," Michael Finley had 26 points and Dirk  Nowitzki added 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Dallas  Mavericks crushed their state rivals, the Houston Rockets,  102 78 in National Basketball Association play Saturday."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif., (Sports Network) - Free agent starting  pitcher Carl Pavano has chosen to join the New York Yankees and  the two sides were working on finalizing a contract before the  end of the winter meetings."
Sports," KIRKLAND, Wash., (Sports Network) - The Seattle Seahawks  have placed starting offensive tackle Chris Terry on injured  reserve with a shoulder injury."
Sports, Toronto Raptors All Star  swingman Vince Carter was placed on the injured list Friday  after tests revealed a mild strain of his left Achilles'  tendon.
Business,"US Airways #39; struggle to survive began 27 years ago, with a visit from economist Alfred Kahn. This is one in an occasional series about the rise of US Airways, the "
Sports,"At the beginning of the week, those following the Notre Dame coaching search were convinced that the next name closely linked to the school would be the man to get the job, largely because "
World," Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has told Sachin Tendulkar not to rest on a world record equalling 34th Test century, but to target 50 hundreds."
World,"Quarterback Matt Leinart won the 70th Heisman Trophy by a comfortable margin over Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson, the first freshman to finish second."
Business,"It used to be that a board of directors could show up once a month, listen to a couple of presentations and leave it to the CEO to make most decisions."
Sports,"Bill Belichick news rarely cites statistics to make a point. So when a particular figure impresses the Pats #39; coach, it #39;s got to be a doozy."
Sports,"With one of the most coveted individual prizes for an NFL quarterback almost in hand, Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts is thinking team."
Sports,HARRY Redknapp admitted he might as well have been reading a detailed job description as he watched his new charges at Southampton blow a two-goal lead against Middlesbrough.
Sports,"He has won 20. He has saved 50. And now that he #39;s back in the Braves #39; starting rotation, he #39;ll probably win 20 again. John Smoltz last started a game back in the 2001 season."
Sports," Banged up and perhaps emotionally drained, the Steelers (11 1) can set records and clinch a division title today by beating the New York Jets (9 3) in a 4 o #39;clock game at Heinz Field."
Business,"Although a Sprint-Nextel combination is being characterized as a \$36 billion merger of equals, published reports describe the emerging transaction as a purchase by Sprint."
Business,"Mary Ma, Lenovo Group Ltd. Chief Financial Officer, said she doesn #39;t think employees will be fired when the company completes its \$1.25 billion purchase of International Business Machines Corp."
Business,"Soft sales continued at Wal-Mart Stores in the latest week, the world #39;s largest retailer reported Saturday. Free! Sign up here to receive our Before the Bell e-Newsletter!"
Sports,LAS VEGAS Vitali (VIH #39;-tah-lee) Klitschko defended his WBC heavyweight title with a ninth-round TKO over Danny Williams last night in Las Vegas.
Sports,FC Barcelona opened a 12-point lead in the Spanish league after Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez scored in a 2-1 win at 17th-placed Albacete on Saturday.
Sports,Jason White (right) congratulates USC quarterback Matt Leinart (left) moments after the announcement of Leinart as the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner.
Sports,"PEYTON MANNING, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback, is poised to equal or overhaul the NFL record of 48 touchdown passes in a season this weekend, and there is no bigger admirer of his talents "
World,"MOSUL: A US aircraft dropped a half-tonne bomb on Mosul on Saturday after insurgents attacked a US patrol that was trying to capture an insurgent arms dump, a military spokesman said."
Business," U.S. crude futures skidded more than half a dollar lower on Monday, as a mild New Year's weekend in the United States and forecasts for above average temperatures were expected to cap heating oil demand, traders said."
Sports,"  Rangers returned to the top of the Scottish Premier League with an impressive 3 0 win over struggling Dundee, then learnt that would face old firm rivals Celtic in the third round of the Scottish Cup."
Sports,"Every year they bill this as the presentation of the biggest award in sports. It #39;s supposed to be a prestigious honor, meant to go to the best college player in the country."
Sports," So now the Red Sox rotation, with Curt Schilling, David Wells, Tim Wakefield and likely Pedro Martinez, is as old as Fenway Park."
World,"Colombo: Sri Lankan police is probing the grenade attack on a concert of Bollywood mega star Shahrukh Khan in Colombo on Saturday, which killed two people and injured 19, including the wife of former cricketer Ravi Shastri, as the actor and his troupe "
World,"MELBOURNE: Australian athletes could boycott the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Village because of fears that it might be overcrowded, noisy and hot, a newspaper has reported."
Sports,"In heavyweight boxing action, Vitali Klitschko stopped Danny Williams tonight in Las Vegas tonight to retain his WBC heavyweight title."
Sci/Tech," Game fans stood in lines through a chilly Tokyo night to be among the first in the world to get their hands on Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Portable, the consumer electronics firm's first handheld game machine."
World, Floods caused by monsoon rains forced the evacuation of thousands in eastern Malaysia on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"With its somewhat bulky contours and shiny silver case, Delphi's MyFi portable satellite radio evokes an old transistor radio.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft's Media Center edition of Windows XP has to rank as one of the company's bigger disappointments in a while.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"The initial performance of two Web-query services launched last week, Accoona and Blingo, suggests market leaders Google and Yahoo don't have reason to worry yet.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,Boosters of the international space station have justified the billions spent on the project with reasons ranging from scientific research in a weightless environment to providing the first base camp on the long trek to the moon and planets.
Sports,"  Carl Pavano decided Saturday he wanted to pitch for the Yankees, and his agent and New York closed in on a four year contract worth about  $39 million."
Sports,Gary Payton is way too much for second-year pro Luke Ridnour to handle. That #39;s why the Boston Celtics have notched two of Seattle #39;s four losses this season.
World,"Colombo - Five people fought for their lives on Sunday a day after a grenade attack killed two concertgoers and wounded 17 at a controversial show featuring top Indian film stars in the Sri Lankan capital, police said."
World,A new report on ecological damage from greenhouse gases dominated the sidelines of a UN conference on global warming Saturday as delegates from nearly 200 nations 
World,"Insurgents pressed their attack on US troops and Iraq #39;s security forces Saturday, killing five Iraqi police officers and wounding 14 American soldiers in a relentless effort to derail next month #39;s elections."
Sports,Tom Coughlin will not bear the brunt of the Giants' failure. The team is looking to the players that span two coaching staffs and two unbearable seasons.
Business,United Airlines will decrease capacity on about 30 routes from Denver as it reduces US flight capacity by 14 percent and adds international flights to focus on more profitable routes.
Business, Every Federal Open Market Committee meeting contains a flavor of mystery as officials gather behind closed doors to hold crucial discussions about the economic forecast and to make decisions on interest rates.
Sci/Tech,"The traveling  #39; #39;Windows on Wheels quot; exhibition, parked at dusk outside the Micro Center electronics palace on Memorial Drive, is jam-packed with "
Sports,Scotland #39;s Colin Montgomerie fired a 4-under-par 67 to grab a two-stroke lead after the third round of the \$US7 million World Challenge golf tournament at Thousand Oaks in California.
Sports,Celtic have been drawn against arch rivals Rangers in next month #39;s third round Tennent #39;s Scottish Cup. Martin O #39;Neill #39;s men will have home advantage against their Old Firm rivals.
Sports,"Notre Dame was close to hiring New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis as its new coach, a university source said Saturday night, but the deal was not complete and still could fall apart."
Sports,"Australian David McKenzie, who missed qualifying for his US PGA tour card by one shot six days ago, had an 8-under-par 64 Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Australian Masters."
Sports,"It did not take long for Brewers general manager Doug Melvin to pique the interest of the club #39;s presumptive new owner.  quot;On my way down here, Doug said he wanted to talk "
Sports," Jeff Wilkins booted a clutch 31 yard  field goal to earn the St. Louis Rams a playoff berth with a  32 29 overtime victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, as the  NFL regular season came to furious conclusion."
Sports," Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Gary Payton had 21 against his former team as the Boston Celtics snapped a three game losing streak, beating the streaking Seattle SuperSonics 98 84 on Saturday night."
World,"Portugal, already reeling from an alarming economic decline, plunged deeper into crisis Saturday when the conservative government quit a day after the president dissolved parliament and called an early general election."
World,"AU-sponsored peace talks on Darfur crisis are to be resumed at the Nigerian capital, Abuja, a spokesman for the continental body told reporters."
World,"KARACHI: Security forces have arrested the head of the Jaish-e-Muslimeen, Mohammed Akbar Agha, here in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. He allegedly masterminded the kidnapping of three United Nations workers in Afghanistan."
Sci/Tech,"built cargo spacecraft, Progress 16, had been scheduled to deliver fresh food, water and other supplies to the ISS last month, but the mission was delayed until late December."
Sci/Tech,"If you were disappointed with the meager showing put on by this years Leonid meteor shower, dont fret. What could be the best meteor display of the year is scheduled to reach its peak on Monday night."
Sports,"Next in the hot seat we have Mr Redknapp. Your first question Mr Redknapp, for 3 points, is how on earth are you going to rescue Southampton from relegation this season?"
Sports,It started to sink in for Matt Leinart as he shook the hands behind the stage. About two dozen past Heisman Trophy winners gathered in a ballroom here at the Hilton New York last night to welcome the newest member of their fraternity.
World,At least two Burmese dissidents are among thousands of prisoners being freed by the military government in a third mass release in less than a month.
World,Police in Britain are questioning nine men in connection with an alleged plot to defraud hundreds of thousands of pounds from the UK national lottery and children #39;s charities.
Business,"MANCHESTER, N.H. -- One of the great things about being Kevin Casey is getting to tell your spouse: Honey, I need to get the 61-inch television. For work."
Business,"  The traveling ''Windows on Wheels quot; exhibition, parked at dusk outside the Micro Center electronics palace on Memorial Drive, is jam packed with wary Christmas shoppers checking out Microsoft Corp.'s lit up vision of their entertainment future."
Business,"Near the end of a very good year for his mutual funds, Ron Baron is talking about cutting his losers."
Business,"Mellon Financial is good for Boston We take exception to Sasha Talcott's characterization of Mellon Financial in her story on corporate giving in Boston ( quot;Mergers pinching smaller nonprofits, quot; Nov. 21)."
Business,"BigZoo.com, a popular California company selling prepaid long distance for as little as 2.9 cents a minute, is getting out of the business at the end of next month."
Business,"I haven't made up my mind on the subject of private accounts for Social Security. Unlike the Bush administration, I prefer to study the facts before leaping to conclusions. (For contrast, see the war in Iraq.)"
Business,"Federal regulators are investigating whether traders at Fidelity Investments improperly steered business to their brothers who work for brokerage firms that execute trades for the mutual fund giant, according to attorneys and others involved in the case."
Business,"Stripes are back. Solid red is out. And purple (indigo, to you, buddy) is the new power blue."
Business,Mass-production greeting cards are store-bought sentiment. They are meant to convey endearing words to a friend or loved one on a special occasion.
Business,"With the purchase of Eckerd Corp. for \$2.15 billion this year, Tom Ryan transformed Rhode Island's CVS Corp. into a national force with more than 5,000 drugstore s. Ryan began working at CVS as a pharmacist in Warwick, R.I., in 1978. Now, as chief executive, he is engineering the integration of 1,260 Eckerd stores. He spoke recently with Globe reporter ..."
Business,"Anne Maneikis has a problem with the holidays. She goes crazy. The rest of the year, she is perfectly sane. Thirty-seven and single, she works as an account executive for an advertising agency, managing budgets."
World," Palestinian militants fired three mortar shells and a homemade rocket toward Jewish settlements in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, the army spokesman said."
Sports," AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Sports Network) - Rasheed Wallace  racked up 23 points and 12 rebounds and five other Detroit  players scored in double-figures as the Pistons cruised to a  100-88 victory over Boston at the Palace at Auburn Hills."
Sports,"When Charlie Weis puts on his headset on the Patriots sideline today, he'll hope the best academic high school football players in America will be watching. That's because Weis now has two jobs -- offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots and head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish."
Sports,"  He's making it look easy, as if he's strolling down a supermarket aisle, checking off the items on his grocery list as he lobs them into his cart. And while some of these transactions were not yet official as of yesterday afternoon, no one doubts that Theo Epstein will have enough dough when he gets to the ..."
Sports,"Kudos to Red Wings winger Brendan Shanahan for reaching into his own pocket last week to bring in a bunch of his pals for a hockey summit in Toronto. Finally, a member of the rank and file emerges as the conscience of the game, and at a time when the NHL product desperately needs propping up in the  quot;E quot; (for ..."
Sports,"Names Colin Montgomerie overcame a few obnoxious fans and a pairing with Tiger Woods to post a 4-under-par 67 and take a two-shot lead in the Target World Challenge in Thousand Oaks, Calif., yesterday. Montgomerie was hardly intimidated playing with the tournament host, needing only four holes to put four shots between them on the leaderboard of the 16-man tournament. ..."
World,Sachin Tendulkar hits a career-best 248 not out as India gain a lead of 342 over Bangladesh.
World,"  A debate is brewing at the highest levels of the Bush administration over whether to adopt a tougher stance toward Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, who has systematically rolled back democratic freedoms and tried to snuff out democracy in weak neighboring states with little American opposition, according to US officials and policy analysts."
World,"  A man who launched a militant Islamic group to fight US forces in Afghanistan has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of three UN workers there in October, a senior Pakistani Cabinet minister said yesterday."
World,"NIAMEY, Niger -- A company of 150 soldiers from Niger has brought the war on terrorism to a new frontier, carrying out a three-week hunt for armed bandits linked to an Algerian terror group in the inhospitable terrain of the Sahara desert and the Sahel region."
World,"SAN JUAN IXTAYOPAN, Mexico -- A pair of wooden crosses outside the elementary school are all that mark the macabre site where, just weeks ago, an angry mob captured two federal police officers, beat them unconscious, and set them on fire."
World," TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 11 -- Taiwanese voted Saturday not to give President Chen Shui-bian the legislative majority he had sought in a hard-fought campaign as reinforcement for his leadership and endorsement of his plans to edge the self-ruled island closer to independence."
Business,"Many women, both surgically and naturally menopausal, probably were disappointed last week when a Food and Drug Administration advisory group recommended holding off approving a new libido patch to rev up womens low sex desire."
Sports,"MALELANE, South Africa - England #39;s Neil Cheetham had the only bogey-free round Saturday, shooting a 3-under-par 69 that gave him a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Championship."
World,"RABAT, Morocco -- Arab leaders rebuked the United States on Saturday for its policy on Israel, saying US efforts to curb Islamic extremism and promote democracy in the Middle East could not be taken seriously because of its one-sided stand in the Israeli "
World,"YANGON : At least two Myanmar dissidents were among thousands of prisoners being freed after the military government announced it had begun releasing more than 5,000 detainees in a third mass release in less than a month, relatives and officials said."
World," Rep. Robert T. Matsui of California, who spent time in an internment camp for Japanese Americans as an infant during World War II and went on to serve 26 years in Congress, has died of complications from a rare disease, his family said Sunday."
World," Israel's opposition Labour party said on Sunday it had no preconditions for joining with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, paving the way for a broad new government to push through his Gaza withdrawal plan."
Sci/Tech,"A well-researched study by the National Academy of Sciences makes a persuasive case for refurbishing the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA, which is reluctant to take this mission, should rethink its position."
Sports,"As it turned out, Joe Torre trumped Curt Schilling in the Carl Pavano sweepstakes. Pavano #39;s agent, Scott Shapiro, said last night that the "
Sports,"IT MAY NOT HAVE been the most substantive line in President Bush #39;s State of the Union address last January, but it had to be the least controversial."
World," Two people were killed and 11 wounded when a hand grenade was lobbed into the VIP section of the audience at a concert led by Indian film superstar Shah Rukh Khan and two other actors, police said."
World," The government gave more than  #36;1 billion in 2003 to organizations it considers ""faith based,"" with some going to programs where prayer and spiritual guidance are central and some to organizations that do not consider themselves religious at all."
World," Two people were killed and 11 wounded when a hand grenade was lobbed into the VIP section of the audience at a concert led by Indian film superstar Shah Rukh Khan and two other actors, police said."
World," Two people were killed and 11 wounded  when a hand grenade was lobbed into the VIP section of the  audience at a concert led by Indian film superstar Shah Rukh  Khan and two other actors, police said."
World, The pro independence party of Taiwan  President Chen Shui bian suffered a surprise defeat in weekend  legislative elections that could ease tensions with China but  paralyze government on the democratic island.
World, Romanian Prime Minister Adrian  Nastase and popular Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu face off in  a presidential election runoff on Sunday seen as key for the  Balkan country's European Union accession path.
Business," quot;The issue of climate change respects no border. Its effects cannot be reined in by an army nor advanced by any ideology. Climate change, with its potential to impact every corner "
Business,"By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Rising residential real estate values have been a blessing for many households."
Sci/Tech,"TOKYO : Sony has launched a frontal assault on Nintendo #39;s domination in the portable game console market by kicking off Japan sales of its new PlayStation Portable (PSP), drawing huge lines in Tokyo."
Sports,"This happened a year ago, after USC capped its regular season with an all-afternoon assault on the Oregon State end zone. Outside the Coliseum, the parents of some Trojans players celebrated "
Sports,"As Peyton Manning zeroes in on Dan Marino #39;s long-standing record of 48 touchdown passes in a season, the comparisons between the two have become inevitable -- one generation #39;s gunslinger giving way to the next."
Sports,"The winner, Werner Franz of Austria, was second out of the starting gate, and did not suffer from the biting cold and harsh wind faced by the later runners."
Sports,"As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been known to find motivation in strange places, especially when they are far out of the playoff race."
Sports,"FLORENCE, Ala. - Chris Hatcher was atop NCAA Division II football as a player at Valdosta State in 1994. Now, the Macon native is at its pinnacle as the Blazers #39; coach."
World," The design chief of home furnishing giant IKEA was recently asked in China, now home to two of the blue and yellow warehouses selling the Scandinavian lifestyle, if he was worried about being a ""design imperialist."""
World,"Israel #39;s opposition Labour party says it has set no conditions for joining Sharon #39;s government, paving the way for a broad coalition that could pushthrough his Gaza withdrawal plan."
World,A US aircraft dropped a quarter-tonne bomb on the northern Iraqi city of Mosul resulting in an  quot;unknown number of enemy casualties quot; and injuring eight American soldiers.
World,"Two senior pro-democracy leaders jailed in 1995 for distributing anti-government pamphlets were freed in military-ruled Myanmar on Sunday, part of the junta #39;s latest release of more than 5,000 prisoners."
Business," ALMHULT, Sweden (Reuters) - The design chief of home  furnishing giant IKEA was recently asked in China, now home to  two of the blue and yellow warehouses selling the Scandinavian  lifestyle, if he was worried about being a ""design  imperialist."""
Sports,"  Vitali Klitschko made one statement with his fists, and another with his words. Both came through loud and clear in a dominating title defense that elevated him to the top of a crowded list of heavyweight champions."
Sports,"Knowing he was a long-shot to land a high-paying NFL job in Miami or Cleveland, Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis made the smart move and went after the head coaching position at Notre Dame."
Sports,The fact that Tomjanovich took no flight before the contest and actually was in Staples Center may have been lost on the Laker coach.
Sports,"During last season #39;s NBA Finals, Doc Rivers slid a note to his broadcast partner, Al Michaels, during a timeout.  quot;It just said Gary (Payton) can still play, quot; the Boston coach recalled the other day."
World,"BUCHAREST (AFP) - Romanians went to the polls to elect a president in a second-round run-off vote pitting Prime Minister Adrian Nastase, the favourite, against Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu."
Sports,"  It's perhaps fitting that Rudi Johnson's middle name is Ali, because he will be in one corner, wearing an orangy uniform."
Sports,"  As it turned out, Joe Torre trumped Curt Schilling in the Carl Pavano sweepstakes."
Sports,"Craig Ochs passed for 204 yards and three touchdowns, and Montana forced four turnovers in a 34-13 victory over Sam Houston State in a Division 1-AA semifinal game yesterday in Missoula, Mont."
Sports,"Crystal Erwin scored a career-high 24 points on 9-for-9 shooting and Jacqueline Batteast had 17 points and 10 rebounds, leading seventh-ranked Notre Dame to a 72-58 victory over Washington yesterday at South Bend, Ind."
Sports,"Sean Marshall did the work in the first half, scoring 17 of his 19 points. Then Jared Dudley carried the load early in the second half, tallying 13 of his 17, including 9 in the first 8 minutes 48 seconds."
Sports,"  Matt Leinart replaced a Heisman Trophy winner and became one himself. The Southern California quarterback won college football's most prestigious individual award last night, beating out Oklahoma teammates Adrian Peterson and Jason White, last year's winner."
Sports,"IT MAY NOT HAVE been the most substantive line in President Bush's State of the Union address last January, but it had to be the least controversial.  quot;The use of performance-enhancing drugs like steroids in baseball, football, and other sports is dangerous, quot; he intoned.  quot;And it sends the wrong message -- that there are shortcuts to accomplishment, and that performance ..."
Sports,"  Michigan multimillionaire Dan Gilbert wants into the club, and he's prepared to spend mightily to enter."
Sports,"Once again, the Boston College women's basketball team started strong in the second half to blow open a close game, this time using a 15-4 run after intermission to stretch a 5-point halftime edge into an easy 78-49 win over the University of New Hampshire yesterday at Conte Forum."
World," Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Santana Lopes has announced that he and his centre right cabinet had submitted their resignations, the day after the nation's socialist president announced he would dissolve parliament and call an early vote."
World," The political crisis in Ukraine has touched off a fresh debate inside the White House and foreign policy offices over how President Bush should handle Russian President Vladimir Putin's increasingly authoritarian rule at home and assertive presence abroad, according to administration officials."
World," When Wally Danielson's pager started rattling at 4:54 a.m. last Monday to report a fire of an undetermined nature at Hunters Brooke, the volunteer fire chief in Marbury didn't think much of it."
Sports,You don #39;t have to hit Major League Baseball or its Players Association over the head with a bat for them to take baseball #39;s drug problems seriously.
World,"MANILA : Philippine movie star and former presidential candidate Fernando Poe has slipped into a coma after suffering a stroke, a spokesman said."
Business,"When most of us contemplate the holidays, we think of friends, family and fellowship. But Susan Larson has phishing on her mind. Larson works for SurfControl, an Internet and e-mail security company."
Sports,"Carl Pavano decided he wanted to be a Yankee, and his agent and team officials worked to complete a four-year deal for about \$39-million."
World,"Romanians started to cast ballots in a second-round run-off vote on Sunday to elect a new president for a five-year term. About 17,560 polling stations across the country "
World,"A MAN killed by a shark on the Great Barrier Reef was spearfishing amid a shark feeding frenzy, a crew sent to rescue him said today."
Sci/Tech,The Air Force scrubbed its planned launch of a new Delta 4 rocket on Saturday afternoon when engineers were unable to fix a computer system designed to fire the engines.
Sci/Tech,The fires set at a development on a wetland in Maryland have highlighted a long and contentious battle over whether the injection of suburban density belonged there.
Sports,  Oakland general manager Billy Beane has spent most of two days here sequestered in his hotel suite. Maybe there will be a puff of white smoke signaling a trade for right handed ace Tim Hudson 
World,A CLOSE political ally and business associate of Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was jailed for nine years yesterday for colluding with the Mafia.
World, Sachin Tendulkar cracked a career best 248 and Irfan Pathan grabbed his maiden 10 wicket haul to take India to the verge of victory at tea on the third day of the first test against Bangladesh on Sunday.
Sports," Michael Finley had 26 points and Dirk  Nowitzki added 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Dallas  Mavericks crushed their state rivals, the Houston Rockets,  102 78 in National Basketball Association play Saturday."
Sports, Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko stopped  Britain's Danny Williams in the eighth round to retain his  World Boxing Council heavyweight crown on Saturday.
Sci/Tech," Sony Computer Entertainment Inc entered the handheld video game market Sunday with the sale of its new PlayStation Portable, pitting it against competitors ahead of the holiday sales period."
Sci/Tech,"What: The Great Barrier Reef is actually a maze of about 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching along Australia #39;s east coast, from north of Brisbane to Papua New Guinea."
Sci/Tech,"The so-called next-gen filesystem to come from Microsoft is really looking to earn that generational distinction, and in more ways than one."
Sports,"European Tour Member Richard Green finally enjoyed the taste of victory in 2004 when he has sunk a four foot birdie putt on the first play-off hole to capture the \$225,000 first prize in a dramatic conclusion to the 2004 MasterCard Masters at Huntingdale "
Sports,The dynamic 24 percent payroll rollback proposed by the NHL Players Association last week was simply another gambit in the NHL #39;s labor dispute.
World,"Arab leaders rebuked the United States yesterday for its policy toward Israel, saying US efforts to curb Muslim extremism and promote democracy in the Middle East could "
Sports,"Round 1: Vitali Klitschko opened his WBC heavyweight title defense with a diet of left jabs, cutting Danny williams #39; right eye early."
World,"eastern town of Goma before the 11,000-strong UN force in Congo sent up a helicopter to have a look.  quot;We flew over the area and the situation was calm."
Sports, Koren Robinson is back in the dog house. Again. The talented but troubled receiver was inactive for Seattle's 28 26 win over Atlanta on Sunday for violating an undisclosed team rule.
Sci/Tech,"It seems like a cool idea - sunglasses with a built-in digital music player and speakers. And if Thump, Oakley #39;s new breed of eyewear, retailed for about \$100, it might be an alternative to the rudimentary flash memory card music players on the market."
Sports,"Robbie Keane was declared fit for Spurs clash with Manchester City on Saturday afternoon and Stephen Kelly made a half-time sub appearance for Martin Jols side, but neither enjoyed particularly memorable afternoons despite their sides third "
Sports,"The self-proclaimed  quot;bunch of idiots quot; at Fenway Park are getting a new ringleader. In a move sure to torment the Yankees, the Red Sox have reached agreement on a two-year contract with David Wells."
World,"Two fans attending a concert staged by a mega Indian film star were killed late on Saturday night with a dozen suffering injuries, police said early Sunday morning."
World,Canada confirms that a cow from the province of Alberta has tested positive for mad cow disease.
Sports,"After being turned down by Urban Meyer and spurned by other big-name coaches (in some cases before the coach even was contacted), Notre Dame officials concluded their search for a replacement for Tyrone Willingham as head football coach Saturday night by "
World," A huge explosion rocked the southern Philippine city of General Santos on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring at least 60 at a public market, police and witnesses said."
World," Israel's cabinet agreed on Sunday to  free dozens of Palestinian prisoners in a move meant to show  goodwill ahead of elections to replace Yasser Arafat, officials  said."
World," A huge explosion rocked the southern  Philippine city of General Santos on Sunday, killing 13 people  and injuring at least 60 at a public market, police and  witnesses said."
World,Unions consider strike calls over government plans to raise public sector workers' pension age.
World,"  Saddam Hussein was dead broke, the result of UN penalties. Or so it was thought."
World,"CAMPO DOS, Colombia -- As Javier Alfonso Vela watched 1,425 paramilitary soldiers turn in their weapons under a blazing sun Friday in Colombia's largest demobilization of combatants, the missionary wondered aloud whether disarming right-wing militias would be a first step to ending his country's 40-year-old conflict, or a dangerous opening for the return of leftist guerrillas to this provincial outpost ..."
World,"RABAT, Morocco -- Senior Arab officials attending a US- sponsored conference to promote democracy in the Middle East emphatically rejected yesterday the Bush administration's assertion that greater democracy in the region would help end terrorism. They argued that the administration's strong support of Israel made it difficult to undertake political reform or to stop extremists driven by hatred of US ..."
World,"  Yasser Arafat's nephew said yesterday his uncle may have died an  quot;unnatural quot; death, a statement certain to renew speculation among Palestinians and in the rest of the Arab world where many already believe the late leader was poisoned despite Israel's repeated and vehement denials."
World,"  From this country's divisive political sphere to its disaffected streets, one thing binds Iranians of all ideologies: a fervent belief in the Islamic Republic's right to its nuclear program."
Sports,"Ukraine #39;s Vitali Klitschko left Danny Williams battered and bruised on Saturday, stopping the Briton in the eighth round to retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight crown."
Sports,"There is still the bike, always the bike. Tyler Hamilton opens the door to his hillside home above the spectacular Sunshine Canyon, puts on his racing helmet and hits the road for six hours, as he has most days for the past decade. One thing, at least, has not changed. One thing is not in doubt."
Sports,"All season, Chris Barnicle seemed prepared for just about everything, but the Newton North senior was not ready for the hot weather he encountered yesterday in San Diego at the Footlocker Cross-Country National Championships. Racing in humid conditions with temperatures in the 70s, the Massachusetts Division 1 state champion finished sixth in 15 minutes 34 seconds in the 5-kilometer race. ..."
Sports,"By wire services. Notre Dame #39;s search for a coach to replace ousted Tyrone Willingham appears to be nearing an end. According to the Chicago Tribune, the seven-member committee that voted to fire Willingham Nov."
Sports,Bangladesh slumped to 36 for five at tea on Sunday as India closed in on a victory which could yet be completed within three days.
Sports,Bangladesh slumped to 36 for five at tea today as India closed in on a victory within three days. Sachin Tendulkars Test career-best 248 not out and Zaheer Khans world record 75 for a number 11 had taken 
World,"Myanmar #39;s ruling military junta announced Saturday that more than 5,000 prisoners have had their sentences suspended and will be freed from various prisons around the "
World,"KABUL, Dec 11: The US-led military in Afghanistan has kicked off a new operation to hunt Taliban militants in their winter stronghold and force them to accept an Afghan government reconciliation offer, a US military spokesman said on Saturday."
Business,"NEW HAVEN, Conn. The Connecticut financier who stole more than 200 (m) million dollars from insurance companies in Tennessee and other states to finance a lavish lifestyle will ask for a reduced prison sentence."
Sports,"The way the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have sprung to life at baseball #39;s winter meetings, you #39;d swear they were again in a two-team contest."
World,"Rabat, Morocco -- Colin Powell ended what may be his last overseas trip as US secretary of state here Saturday, struggling with the same issues that consumed so much of his four years in office -- the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace and reform in "
World,"Israel #39;s cabinet agreed on Sunday to free dozens of Palestinian prisoners in a move meant to show goodwill ahead of elections to replace Yasser Arafat, officials said."
World, Romanian Prime Minister Adrian
World," An Australian man of Lebanese origin has been detained in northern Iraq by Kurdish militiamen and Australian officials are investigating whether the detainee has links to terrorists, Kurdish and Australian officials said Sunday."
Business,EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has launched top-level negotiations to avert a damaging economic war between America and Europe over subsidies for aircraft maker Airbus.
Business,"It #39;s soon to be income tax season. You are entering the Alternative Minimum Tax Zone. For a growing number of taxpayers, the AMT strips away your tax deductions and leaves you paying higher taxes."
Sports,Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine stopped Danny Williams of Britain in the eighth round to retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight crown in Las Vegas on Saturday.
World,"Dignitaries, including Indian High Commissioner Nirupama Rao, had a narrow escape in the grenade attack on a concert in Colombo that killed two people and injured 19 as Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan made 20,000 star-struck fans rock by screaming  quot;I "
World,"COTABATO, Philippines: Thirteen people were killed and at least 52 others injured in a bomb attack in a public market in the southern Philippines Sunday, the military said."
World,"Middle East News, Ramallah, Dec 12 (IANS) A top Palestinian official has said the late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat could have died of poisoning, but there was  quot;no medical or political proof quot;, reports Xinhua."
World,"These are important days for the future of Romania. Not only has the EU agreed to conclude membership talks with Bucharest, but Sunday also sees the second round of presidential elections."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint and Nextel reportedly reach a ""tentative agreement"" on a merger which will create the third largest mobile phone operator in the US."
World, The man who brought the Yugo and Subaru to this country has a new project  #151; becoming the first mass importer of low cost Chinese made cars.
Sports," Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko left Danny  Williams battered and bruised on Saturday, stopping the Briton  in the eighth round to retain his World Boxing Council  heavyweight crown."
Sports," ALTENMARKT, Austria (Reuters) - Finland's Tanja Poutiainen  snatched back the women's World Cup lead with her third victory  of the Alpine ski season on Sunday but played down her chances  of winning the overall title."
Sports,Defiant knocks by Manjural Rana and Nasif Iqbal helped Bangladesh survive another day of Test cricket in the first match of the series against India at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
World," Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor  Yushchenko, speaking after doctors said he was poisoned with  dioxin, on Sunday likened his country's upheaval over a rigged  election to the fall of Soviet rule or the Berlin wall."
World,An Italian court has sentenced a close political ally of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to nine years in prison for working with the mafia.
World,"Iran acknowledged for the first time today it has convicted some Iranians of supporting al-Qaida. A few pro-al Qaida Iranian nationals have been tried and convicted, said foreign ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi."
World,"The Israeli cabinet agreed Sunday morning to free dozens of Palestinian prisoners in a goodwill gesture ahead of the upcoming Palestinian presidential elections, officials said."
World," Israel agreed on Sunday to free up to  200 Palestinian prisoners to show goodwill after Egypt freed a  convicted Israeli spy and ahead of elections for Yasser  Arafat's successor, officials said."
World," Iran intends to use Monday's talks with  France, Britain and Germany to ensure it has the right to go on  carrying out research with equipment that could be used to  develop nuclear weapons, Western diplomats said."
World," Two people were killed and 11 wounded  when a hand grenade exploded in the VIP section of the audience  at a concert led by Indian film superstar Shah Rukh Khan and  two other actors, police said."
Business," Rolling the dice at a craps table or  wagering a paycheck playing poker may not be the most rational  use of money, but one casino operator is hoping investors will  find its stock a better bet."
Business," German banks, looking to put bad  investments behind them, are hanging 'For Sale' signs on  billions of euros in distressed loans in a move that's  attracting major U.S. vulture funds."
World,"Burmas democracy leader, Nobel laureate and General Secretary of The National League for Democracy (NLD), Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the honorary citizen of Paris by its city council in a ceremony held on 10 December."
World,"Israel agreed on Sunday to free up to 200 Palestinian prisoners to show goodwill after Egypt freed a convicted Israeli spy and ahead of elections for Yasser Arafat #39;s successor, officials said."
World," Gunmen belonging to a nationalist group that seized a police station in remote southern Peru ambushed a police vehicle on Sunday, killing four officers and wounding several more, hospital officials said. One gunman was gravely wounded."
World," Palestinian leader Mahmound Abbas provided a long awaited apology to Kuwaitis for the Palestinian support of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after his army invaded Kuwait in 1990, making the remarks on arriving as part of a Middle East tour to repair relations with Arab nations."
Sci/Tech," News and information junkies are taking a new look at RSS, a technology that helps them feed their habit without getting overwhelmed in the clutter of the information age."
Sci/Tech," When families and friends get together for the holidays this year, many more of them will use a digital camera to record those memories."
World," A flood at a mine in southern China trapped 36 workers on Sunday, the government said, the latest in a recent string of disasters in the country's perilous coal mines."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft's Media Center edition of Windows XP    a special layer of software designed to let people enjoy their digital photos, music and videos from across the room    has to rank as one of the company's bigger disappointments in a while. All the money Microsoft has thrown into promoting Media Center has yet to lend it any momentum in the market."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) made another hit. After optimizing the PlayStation 2 multiple times, they now decided to give the Portable market a chance."
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON It #39;s a global celestial event and scientists say the annual Geminid Meteor Shower is the best astronomy show of the year.
World,"LED and Afghan soldiers arrested two senior Taliban commanders and six militants during an operation in south central Afghanistan, officials said today."
World,Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey host a concert paying tribute to Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai.
Business,"Christmas may be the season for giving, but the Lancaster Salvation Army will not be receiving as much in donations as in past years."
Business,"Philippe Camus, co-CEO of EADS, said the A350 was part of a long-term strategy for Airbus, taking both companies #39; needs and technological progress into account."
Sci/Tech,Make hot cocoa. Bundle up. Tell your friends: the best meteor shower of 2004 is about to peak on a long cold December night. It #39;s the Geminids.
Sports,Bode Miller made his ambitions clear when he won his fifth World Cup race of the season in a giant slalom on Sunday ahead of the best two skiers of recent years.
Sports,"Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen clears a gate during the women #39;s slalom World Cup race in Zauchensee, Austria, on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004."
World,"Burma #39;s military government has announced the release of five-thousand detainees, in a third mass release in less than a month."
Business," Fiat and General Motors head for a showdown this week as a one year truce expires, opening the way for them to go to court over whether Fiat can force the U.S. group to buy its loss mired car unit."
Business," Rolling the dice at a craps table or wagering a paycheck playing poker may not be the most rational use of money, but one casino operator is hoping investors will find its stock a better bet."
Sci/Tech,Because skipping across the heavens like celestial sparklers will be hundreds of shooting stars during the annual Geminid meteor shower.
Sci/Tech,"For the first time, scientists have found rings of dust around planet-bearing stars - an important confirmation of theories about how planets form, NASA announced Thursday."
World,"Ukraine's opposition leader thanks doctors who treated him for suspected poisoning, as officials reopen the case."
Sports,"Dhaka: After claiming his first 10-wicket haul in Tests at Dhaka, Irfan Pathan on Sunday said the Bangabandhu National Stadium wicket is the best he has seen in Asia."
World,The opposition Labour Party in Israel has begun coalition talks with the Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud Party. Labour leader Shimon Peres says negotiations to establish a coalition government could be completed within a few days.
World,"An explosion in a public market in the southern Philippines on Sunday killed at least 11 people and injured nearly 30 others, police said."
Business,"Fiat (FIA.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) and General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) head for a showdown this week as a one-year truce expires, opening the "
Sci/Tech,"  A meteor shower that had some startled motorists calling police is expected to continue over the next few days. Saturday night #39;s light show was part of the Geminids meteor shower, News4 reported."
Sci/Tech,"HellSpam writes  quot;Some robbers tried to burglarize a poor old lady and her 3 grandsons. Her grandsons happened to be playing Grand Theft Auto:San Andreas, and the sounds of the police from the game scared them away!"
World,"MAFIA investigators christened him The Ambassador. After a seven-year trial in the bunker of a Palermo jail, Sicilian senator Marcello Dell #39;Utri, an old friend and political patron of Italian Prime Minister "
World, President Bush attended church and went mountain biking Sunday before heading to a Christmas celebration.
World,Mahmoud Abbas apologises to Kuwait for the Palestinians' support of Saddam Hussein's invasion in 1990.
Business,"Federal Reserve officials are expected to nudge interest rates up on Tuesday for a fifth time this year, another small step in a campaign to gradually lift borrowing costs before inflation rears its head."
Business,"DETROIT Sergio Marchionne, the new chief executive of Fiat Group, has said that his company plans to vigorously defend its right to sell its auto business to General Motors, a move that GM has said it will contest in court if need be."
Business,"The United Arab Emirates is the first country in the Middle East to participate in a US program intended to safeguard sea cargo from terrorists, US customs officials said Sunday."
Sci/Tech," Nasa administrator Sean O #39;Keefe is expected to resign his job at the helm of the US space agency this week, according to news reports on Sunday."
World,"Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said he would seek financial aid during his visit to Kuwait on Sunday, the first such trip by a top Palestinian official since the 1990-91 Gulf War soured Kuwaiti-Palestinian ties."
World,The televized debate between presidential candidates Adrian Nastase and Traian Basescu didn #39;t have a winner from the very beginning.
Sci/Tech,"Trying to save the famed Hubble Space Telescope with a robot would cost \$2 billion with just a 50-50 chance of success, an aerospace research group is advising NASA in the coming days."
World,Visiting Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) executive committee chairman Mahmud Abbas here Sunday apologized to Kuwait for PLO #39;s past stance on the 1990 Iraqi invasion against the emirate.
World,PLO leader Mahmud Abbas on Sunday apologized to Kuwait for the organization #39;s support of the 1990 Iraq invasion after arriving on a landmark visit to the emirate.
Sports," Birmingham City defeated Aston Villa 2 1 on Sunday to claim the second city derby, taking the match on first half goals from Clinton Morrison and David Dunn."
World,"The Kyoto Protocol, a global agreement on reduction of greenhouse gases, comes into force on Feb. 16 next year, seven years after it was negotiated."
Business," Federal Reserve officials are expected to nudge interest rates up on Tuesday for a fifth time this year, another small step in a campaign to gradually lift borrowing costs before inflation rears its head."
Business," Federal Reserve officials are  expected to nudge interest rates up on Tuesday for a fifth time  this year, another small step in a campaign to gradually lift  borrowing costs before inflation rears its head."
Sports,"Chelsea and Arsenal may be the only true contenders for the Premier League title. After Sunday, there could be only one left. If league-leading Chelsea beats the Gunners at Highbury, the Blues "
World,Voters in Romania are going to the polls in the final round of a presidential runoff which will determine who will lead the former Communist nation into the European Union in 2007.
Sci/Tech,"NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will resign this week, and the retired director of the Pentagon #39;s Missile Defense Agency tops a list of five men that President Bush is considering "
Sports,CHELSEA go to Highbury today knowing a win will open up an eight-point advantage over Premiership champs Arsenal. And we want YOUR views on the title race as soon as the final whistle blows in north London.
Sports,"World Cup overall leader Bode Miller won a giant slalom for the second time this season Sunday, rallying from fourth place in the opening leg."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Dhaka, Dec 12 : Pacer Irfan Pathan claimed his first 10-wicket haul and Sachin Tendulkar cracked a career-best unbeaten 248 to bring India within two wickets of victory on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh here "
World,"SAMARRA (Iraq): With renewe d wave of skirmishes between the Iraqi insurgents and the US-led coalition marines, several people including top police officers were put to death on Saturday."
World,"Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out in a Sunday newspaper interview at Germany #39;s conservative opposition for its drive to torpedo Turkey #39;s EU membership bid, accusing it of populism."
World," A tunnel filled with explosives detonated Sunday under the Israeli checkpoint on the Gaza Egypt border near the town of Rafah, causing casualties, military officials said."
Sci/Tech,Sharman Networks has called former Napster expert witness Justin Tygar to give his testimony during the ongoing trial against the parent company of Kazaa for alleged copyright infringement.
World," MANILA, Philippines (AP)   An action film star who narrowly lost this year's presidential elections in the Philippines suffered a stroke and slipped into a coma, his spokesman said Sunday."
World,Superman comes top of a public vote to find the greatest fictional superhero of all time.
World,"Victoria's Secret has arrived in Tehran. So have the Gap, Diesel, Benetton and Black   Decker. A quarter-century after a mass movement inspired by Islam ended 2,500 years of monarchy, Iran's revolutionary society is moving on."
World,"A U.S. soldier died of wounds sustained when a roadside bomb hit his patrol in Baghdad, the U.S. military said Sunday. Three other American soldiers were slightly wounded in the same attack but returned to duty."
Business," Dubai port, a leading world operator, signed a deal with the United States under which US officers will help screen US bound containers that have been identified as a potential terrorist risk."
Sci/Tech," web sites) Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe has applied for a new job, as chancellor of Louisiana State University, and he is among the search committee #39;s top candidates."
Sports," European champion FC Porto won the Toyota Cup on Sunday, defeating Colombia's Once Caldas 8 7 in a penalty kick shootout in a game between the top club teams from Europe and South America."
Sports,"Carter was booked for not retreating 10 yards at a free-kick but Birmingham looked to have weathered the Villa storm. The Blues started to come forward more, although Morrison was high and wide from 20 yards "
Sports,FORMER Chelsea defender Paul Elliott believes Jose Mourinho #39;s table-toppers have the self-belief to end their miserable league run at Highbury.
Sports,"Dan Marino, one-time recordsetting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins but now an analyst for CBS sports, tried in an interview earlier this season to get Colts quarterback Peyton Manning "
Business,"DRIVERS can look forward to cheaper petrol in the new year, with price cuts expected of up to 10c a litre. Oil ministers of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed in Cairo on Friday "
World," Thousands of partygoers showed up for this sleepy island's annual New Year's Eve bash that is the talk of the Caribbean, swelling the population twentyfold. But this year the merriment came under the shadow of the Asian tsunami."
Business,"The action should come fast and furious, with retail sales figures kicking off Monday morning and a Federal Reserve event grabbing traders #39; attention Tuesday."
Business," Las Vegas Sands #39; IPO is a good bet to open strongly and perform well in the aftermarket. It #39;s a profitable company in a solid sector, and it #39;s going public in a strong IPO market."
Sports," Miami Dolphins wide receiver David Boston was suspended by the NFL for four games for testing positive for steroids, but he will not miss any games because he is out for the season with a knee injury."
World," Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Sunday that Osama bin Laden is ""definitely"" in the region and eventually will be caught, even though American and Pakistani generals admit the trail is cold."
World,"A number of Israelis are hurt in a blast on the border between the Gaza strip and Egypt, Israeli officials say."
Sports,"Richard Green, 33, won golf #39;s Australian Masters at the first extra hole in a three-way playoff with fellow Australians David McKenzie and Greg Chalmers."
Sports,"European champion FC Porto won the Toyota Cup on Sunday, defeating Colombia #39;s Once Caldas 8-7 in a penalty-kick shootout in a game between the top club teams from Europe and South America."
Sports,"Matt Leinart of the University of Southern California won the Heisman Trophy last night, becoming the second Trojans quarterback in three seasons to capture college football #39;s most prestigious award."
World,"A Palestinian bomb attack caused 10 casualties at an Israeli army post along the Gaza Strip-Egypt border on Sunday, military sources said."
World,"The 18,000 US troops in Afghanistan have begun a new offensive to hunt Taliban and al-Qaida militants through the country #39;s harsh winter, aiming to sap their strength ahead of planned spring elections, the American military said Saturday."
World,The Israeli Cabinet agreed in principle on Sunday to release scores of Palestinian prisoners as a gesture to Egypt and Palestinian officials in the run 
World,"Agreements concerning significant issues, which were reached as a consensus between Ankara and Moscow during the historical visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, will be left until after the December 17 Summit in order to avoid reactions."
World," A Palestinian bomb attack caused 10  casualties at an Israeli army post along the Gaza Strip Egypt  border on Sunday, military sources said."
World," Mahmoud Abbas, on the first visit by a  top PLO official to Kuwait in 14 years, apologized to the Gulf  state for the Palestine Liberation Organization's failure to  condemn Iraq's 1990 invasion of its small neighbor."
Business,Sprint Corp and Nextel Communications have tentatively agreed on key terms in a \$US35 billion (\$47billion) merger deal that would create a giant mobile phone carrier with nearly 39 million subscribers.
Sports,David O #39;Leary believes his Aston Villa side let their supporters down in today #39;s 2-1 defeat at home to arch rivals Birmingham.
Sports,Pedro Emanuel scored the winning goal Sunday as Portugal #39;s FC Porto defeated Colombian side Once Caldas 8-7 in a penalty shootout to win the final Toyota Cup.
Business,"The supply of oil is still outstripping demand after OPEC, the producer of more than a third of the world #39;s output, begins to reduce production to prop up falling prices, the Qatari oil minister said."
Business,"Hyatt broadened its high-end hotel brand Thursday by purchasing the 143-hotel AmeriSuites chain for \$600 million. The acquisition from private equity investor Blackstone Group increases Hyatt #39;s existing 90,000 "
Business, The euro weakened half a percent  while the Japanese yen held its ground against the dollar as  trading in 2005 got off to a quiet start in Asia on Monday.
Business," Since the 1990s, bottled water has  become a fixture in American health clubs, offices and sports  stadiums, emerging as one of the most popular and fast growing  drinks on the market."
Business,China is to strengthen controls on TV advertising to avoid affronts to national dignity after a row over a Nike ad campaign.
Business,The Office of Fair Trading is investigating  UK supermarkets' online shops over alleged unfair pricing policies.
Business,"Liu Chuanzhi,chairman of Lenovo, theChinese computer company, clearly recalls his early tentative dealings with International Business Machines, the mighty US technology group, in 1985."
Sports, Pau Gasol scored 20 points and Shane Battier hit four free throws in the final 20 seconds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 72 68 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
Sports,"Malelane - For the third successive year the Dunhill Championship had to be decided by a playoff, but for the first time, it went to a South African."
Sports, It was a sight skiing fans have become all too familiar with this season   Bode Miller standing on top of the medal podium.
Sports,"Lahore - Two second-half goals from Florian Keller helped Germany beat New Zealand 2-1 on Sunday at Pakistan #39;s National Stadium in the city of Lahore, guaranteeing its place in the men #39;s field-hockey Champions Trophy next year."
World,"Yasir Arafat #39;s nephew has turned over his medical records to the Palestinian Authority, giving it a first glimpse of the file since the Palestinian leader #39;s death."
World,"The US military denies reports Saddam Hussein is on hunger strike, but says some former aides are refusing food."
Sports, Dallas Cowboys running back Eddie George was inactive for Sunday's game against New Orleans as a healthy scratch and missed a game for the first time in his NFL career.
World, Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko said he was not yet ready to blame the ruling elite with trying to poison him after doctors confirmed he was disfigured by ingesting a massive dose of a deadly toxin.
Sci/Tech,"The Houston Chronicle says Sean O #39;Keefe is poised to step down as NASA #39;s administrator, and that an announcement regarding his future could come as early as tomorrow."
Sci/Tech,"Having done all it can with the PS2, Sony has today launched the PSP to a waiting Japanese market. Roughly 1,300 impatient people waited their turn at an outlet of Yodobashi in Shinjuku district while the "
Sci/Tech,Bright flashes in the sky had residents in the Washington region calling 911 Saturday night for what was actually the annual Geminid Meteor Shower.
World," Imprisoned uprising leader Marwan Barghouti is dropping out the Jan. 9 election to replace Yasser Arafat as head of the Palestinian Authority, associates said Sunday."
Sports,"IRVING, Texas (Ticker) -- The Dallas Cowboys looked to be out of the playoff race before receiving a jolt from rookie running back Julius Jones."
Sports,"Mike Tyson answers questions following his workout, July 1, 2004, at the Central Boxing Club, in Phoenix. The former heavyweight champion was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor criminal damage for allegedly "
World," A Sri Lankan truck driver held hostage by militants in Iraq for six weeks was reunited with his wife and three sons on Sunday, saying he had been beaten up at first but was then treated ""very well""."
Sports," India's Jyoti Randhawa won his first title of the year, capturing the Volvo Masters of Asia on Sunday by beating Australia's Terry Pilkadaris on the second playoff hole."
World,Palestinian militants have blown up explosives in a tunnel near an Israeli army post on the Gaza-Egypt border in a coordinated attack that Arabic Al Jazeera television says killed four soldiers.
World,outspoken Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu in a key vote for the Balkan country #39;s European Union accession path. mountain of reforms necessary for its planned 2007 EU entry.
World,The decision by a Milan court to clear Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of a raft of corruption charges marks the end of a decade-long legal battle and perhaps the beginning of a more peaceful era for Italian politics.
World," Colorado's newest congressmen didn't have to look far for roommates. Rep. elect John Salazar and his younger brother, Sen. elect Ken Salazar, have rented an apartment together on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington."
World, Palestinian militants blew up an Israeli  army post on the Gaza Egypt border on Sunday and at least four  Israeli troops were reported killed in the deadliest attack  since Yasser Arafat died a month ago.
World,A gripping game between Arsenal and Chelsea ends with the honours finishing even at Highbury.
Business,"IBM, the company that helped usher in the age of the personal computer nearly 25 years ago, stunned the tech world with the announcement that it would largely be bowing out of the business."
Sports,"South Africa #39;s Charl Schwartzel birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff with England #39;s Neil Cheetham to win the 958,945 dollar Dunhill championship at Leopard Creek Country Club today."
Sports,IT has been touted as the biggest game of the season so far when some of the Actim Index #39;s star performers lock horns as Arsenal host leaders Chelsea at Highbury tomorrow.
Sports,"  An Arizona man has dropped his complaint against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson after being reimbursed  $1,400 for damage to his car."
World,"12 December 2004 -- Insurgents in Iraq conducted attacks across the country today, killing two US soldiers and an Iraqi policeman."
World,"The US military in Iraq has denied reports that the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is on hunger strike. But a spokesman told the BBC that some of his former aides who are also in custody, including  quot;Chemical "
Business,"A little over a decade ago, the small working-class city of Gardena was having trouble getting liability insurance, like a lot of other California towns, and it decided to take the kind of entrepreneurial leap municipalities were being encouraged to "
Sci/Tech,Sean O #39;Keefe will soon step down as NASA Administrator. The formal announcement is expected this coming week. Where O #39;Keefe will be heading and exactly when he will leave remain to be determined however he 
Sports,"Chelsea have preserved their five-point lead over champions Arsenal after their pulsating London derby finished 2-2 at Highbury. Thierry Henry, who scored both the home side #39;s goals, took "
World,"KUWAIT CITY Dec 12, 2004 - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas apologized to Kuwaitis on Sunday for the Palestinians #39; support of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after the 1990 invasion of Kuwait, making a gesture many here have long demanded as he "
Sports,"Porto of Portugal outscored Once Caldas of Colombia 8-7 from penalty shootouts to win the World Club Cup in Yokohama, Japan on Sunday."
Sports,"Eddie George missed the first game of his NFL career Sunday after playing in 140 straight, made inactive by the Dallas Cowboys not because of injury but because he wasn #39;t needed."
Sports,English Premiership leaders Chelsea stayed five points clear of reigning champions Arsenal following a 2-2 draw away to their London rivals at Highbury.
Sports, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning broke an NFL record with his 13th straight multi touchdown passing game Sunday.
Business,"US Federal Reserve officials are growing more confident about the economic outlook. The economy, which grew at a 3.9 per cent annualised rate in the third quarter and is expanding "
Sports," Although the resurgent San Diego Chargers can't clinch a playoff berth Sunday, they can continue to rehabilitate their image. Sad sacks just a year ago, the Chargers (9 3) have at least clinched a winning season. If they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5 7) at home, they'll have won 10 games for the first time since 1994, when they were 11 5 and made their only Super Bowl appearance."
Sci/Tech," German police said they had exposed the names of thousands of users of illegal Internet piracy sites as part of a crackdown on swapping bootleg copies of movies, computer games, software and music."
Sci/Tech,"Sources inside NASA told CNN Sunday that O #39;Keefe will accept an offer from Louisiana State University to be its chancellor. O #39;Keefe #39;s decision, the sources said, was made for personal and financial reasons "
Sci/Tech, German electronics giant Siemens said it is considering options for its loss making mobile phone unit but declined to comment on a report that China's Ningbo Bird is a potential buyer.
World,"GAZA CITY (AFP) -- Eight Palestinian schoolboys and one of their teachers were wounded on Sunday after Israeli troops opened fire at their primary school in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said."
Sci/Tech," NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe plans to resign as head of the U.S. space agency, an official familiar with the decision said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe has applied for a new job as chancellor of Louisiana State University's main campus after nearly four years leading the space agency through a tumultuous period marred by the Columbia shuttle disaster.
World,An aide says jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has withdrawn from the presidential campaign.
Business, Giant oil producer Opec expects prices to recover from the second largest drop this year as members enforce their decision to lower output.
Sports,"Eidur Gudjohnsen #39;s equalizer 31 seconds into the second half gave league-leading Chelsea a 2-2 draw on Sunday at Arsenal, neutralizing two surprise goals by Gunners #39; striker Thierry Henry."
World,"Jailed Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouthi has pulled out of a Jan. 9 presidential election to succeed Yasser Arafat, a close aide said on Sunday."
Sports,"After returning from the hospital at around midnight, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko met with the press to discuss his eighth-round knockout victory over Danny Williams Saturday night on HBO Pay-Per-View at Mandalay Bay Resort  amp; Casino, his "
Sports,"If Michelle Collins were a Major League Baseball player, she would have received a slap on the wrist for using banned performance-enhancing drugs."
Sports,"South Africa #39;s 20-year-old Charl Schwartzel captured the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Sunday for his first European Tour title, recovering from a poor finish in regulation to win the first playoff hole against England #39;s "
World,"RAMALLAH, West Bank Associates of an imprisoned uprising leader say he #39;s dropping out of the race to replace Yasser Arafat as head of the Palestinian Authority."
World," PRIVATE PENSIONS: Chile privatized its social security system more than 20 years ago, requiring a percentage of each paycheck to go into bank accounts that workers manage themselves. Now, about 7 million Chileans have such accounts."
World,"Jailed Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouthi has pulled out of a Jan. 9 presidential election to succeed Yasser Arafat, a close aide said on Sunday."
World," Palestinian militants blew up an Israeli  army post on the Gaza Egypt border on Sunday, killing at least  four Israeli troops in the deadliest attack since Yasser  Arafat's death a month ago kindled new hopes of peace."
World," Several of Saddam Hussein's jailed  deputies have been refusing food but Saddam himself is not on  hunger strike on the eve of the first anniversary of his  capture, an officer in charge of detainees said on Sunday."
Business,The United Arab Emirates has become the first Middle East country to join a US program aimed at protecting US-bound sea cargo from terrorists.
Sci/Tech,"NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe, whose tenure has been shadowed by the 2003 Columbia disaster, plans to resign as head of the US space agency, an official familiar with the decision said on Sunday."
Sports,Wolfsburg crushed Arminia Bielefeld 5-0 and jumped to fourth place in Sunday #39;s final Bundesliga round before the winter break.
World,"Several of Saddam Hussein #39;s jailed deputies have been refusing food but Saddam himself is not on hunger strike on the eve of the first anniversary of his capture, an officer in charge of detainees said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech," As part of its reincarnation, America Online Inc. is creating its own software for browsing the Web and playing movies and songs. It's a question of staying relevant in an increasingly broadband world."
Sports,"Eidur Gudjohnsen scored 31 seconds into the second half for league-leading Chelsea, helping offset two first-half goals by Arsenal #39;s Thierry Henry."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Leaders Chelsea and defending champions Arsenal played to an intense 2-2 draw in a London derby Sunday at Highbury."
World,Exit polls from Romania #39;s presidential run-off on Sunday showed the race between Social Democrat Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and opposition leader Traian Basescu was too close to call.
Business,Textile concerns among China #39;s trading partners in the coming integration of global trade have made the nation determined to control its exports.
Sci/Tech,"Sony said it will make half the console #39;s components, compared with 40 percent for the PlayStation 2, to set itself apart from competitors."
Sci/Tech,It seems like a cool idea -unglasses with a built-in digital music player and speakers. No headphone cables to untangle as with most portable players.
Sci/Tech,"The body count is high in two new video games,  quot;Halo 2 quot; and  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. quot;. Those two hit games also are making casualties of their competition on the sales racks."
Sports,"In the world #39;s gambling capital, a city built on the back of so many broken dreams, Danny Williams #39;s mission to win the world heavyweight title ended in a painful, humiliating and bloody defeat at the Mandalay Bay Hotel where he was utterly outclassed by "
Sports,"Dunfermline, Scotland (Sports Network) - Celtic re-gained its one point edge over rivals Rangers with a 2-0 win at East End Park Sunday."
Sports,Bode Miller put his go-for-broke style temporarily in check Sunday and won a World Cup giant slalom for the second time this season.
World,"Manila: An explosion rocked a market packed with Christmas shoppers in the southern Philippines yesterday, killing at least 13 people and injuring 52, the military said."
World,"RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - A Palestinian serving five life sentences in an Israeli jail will drop out of the race to replace former leader Yasser Arafat, he indicated in a statement on Sunday."
Sports," T.J. Duckett set a team record by rushing for four touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons clinched just the third division title in franchise history, wrapping up the NFC South with a 35 10 rout of the Oakland Raiders on Sunday."
World," About 1,000 people gathered downtown Sunday, many with their mouths covered by yellow stickers reading ""Enough,"" to protest the possibility that President Hosni Mubarak might run for a fifth term or that his son, Gamal, might succeed him."
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal had 20 points and Dwyane Wade added 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Miami Heat won their fourth straight, 106 98 over the struggling Toronto Raptors on Sunday."
World,Spectators are evacuated from Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium following a bomb scare.
World,"As much as ever, George Carlin builds his humor around the taboo  his current routine includes long riffs on cancer, natural disasters and teenage suicide and yet somehow manages to get laughs."
World,The Ukrainian prosecutor general's office has re-opened a criminal investigation into the disfiguring illness that struck presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko. The decision followed the announcement by Austrian doctors Saturday that Yushchenko was poisoned by the toxic substance dioxin.
World,"Instead of paying social security taxes and wondering whether the government will ever deliver promised retirement benefits, Chilean workers bankroll their own retirements and manage their nest eggs."
Sports,"  A bomb threat forced authorities to evacuate about 75,000 spectators from Madrid #39;s Bernabeu stadium during a match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad."
Sports,"Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was disappointed with the 2-2 draw against Arsenal, despite seeing his side twice come from behind.  quot;If youd told me before it would be a draw, I would have said its not a bad result, quot; said Mourinho."
World,"Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is not on hunger strike though a number of his jailed deputies are refusing food, according to an officer in charge of the detainees."
Sports,Washington forces a sloppy New Orleans team into 33 turnovers and claims an easy 88-69 victory Sunday at MCI Center.
Business, Another accounting sleight of hand has been exposed in the latest charges against former executives of Kmart Corp.: the allegedly premature booking of millions in promotional payments to the retailer from chips and soda suppliers.
Business,"NEW YORK Dec 12, 2004 - With less than two weeks of shopping left until Christmas, the nation #39;s malls and stores stepped up discounts over the weekend, but business appeared to be mixed, according to analysts."
Sci/Tech,Long lines form in Japan where shoppers finally get their hands on the portable gaming device. Sony Computer Entertainment #39;s long-awaited PSP (PlayStation Portable) went on sale in Japan Sunday to long lines 
Sci/Tech,Boeing Co. scrubbed a planned launch of a Delta IV heavy-lift rocket on Sunday as engineers sought to determine what caused a temperature control system to malfunction after an aborted launch on Saturday.
Sci/Tech,"IBM on Friday took aim at its primary competitor, EMC, by announcing storage virtualization software that allows EMC users to utilize storage systems from EMC, Hitachi, or IBM."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft will let customers configure the next major release of Windows Server for specific server tasks, rather than selling a host of different Windows Server Longhorn editions tailored to those tasks."
Sports, Tom Brady went 18 of 26 for 260 yards with two touchdowns to lead New England to a 35 28 win over Cincinnati at Gillette Stadium.
Sports,Celtic sent out a chilling winter message to rivals Rangers by responding to their European failure with one of their best performances of the season to return to the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League table with a comfortable 2-0 win at East End 
World,"The US military is denying a report that Saddam Hussein has begun a jailhouse hunger strike, and says the ousted Iraqi leader had eaten on Sunday."
World,"As Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the Palestinians alike are struggling with issues of political life and the forming of functioning governments, it is the former who may offer a lead to elements of the latter."
World,At least four Israeli soldiers were killed and eight wounded on Sunday in a Palestinian bomb attack on an Israeli checkpoint at the Rafah border terminal on the southern Gaza Strip border with Egypt.
World,Doctors confirm that dioxin poisoned Ukraine's opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko.
World,This week the US and Egypt plan to sign a trade agreement worth \$500 million annually.
World,Prime Minister Zapatero testifies Monday before the commission examining the March 11 terror attacks.
World,"Critics have raised an eyebrow at the revival of the fundraising anthem, citing its outdated, insensitive lyrics."
World,"Sean O'Keefe has sought and become the top contender for a high-level job at Louisiana State University, according to NASA and university officials."
Business,"Hopes -- and worries -- that US regulators will soon end the ban on using wireless phones during US commercial flights are likely at least a year or two early, government officials and analysts say."
Sports,"Peyton Manning broke one of Dan Marino #39;s touchdown records, just not the one everybody has been talking about. But Manning got the only things that really matter to him -- an Indianapolis win and a playoff berth."
Sports,"One question that arises whenever a player is linked to steroids is, ""What would he have done without them?"" Baseball history whispers an answer."
Sports,"Maryland shoots a season-high 55 percent from the field and John Gilchrist drops in 22 points as the Terps dominate UNC-Asheville, 96-72, on Sunday afternoon."
Sports,Pittsburgh head coach Walt Harris will go from the Fiesta Bowl to Stanford after accepting their head coaching position on Sunday.
Business,"Shoppers flocked to Britains stores for the busiest weekend so far this Christmas, retailers said. Early indications show pre-season sales bucked takings at the tills compared to the same time last year."
World," Ukrainian prosecutors reopened their investigation into allegations Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned after doctors treating the opposition leader confirmed he had been slipped the toxic chemical dioxin, as Yushchenko returned home Sunday to campaign for this month's presidential runoff vote."
Sci/Tech,"SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Most people have a hard enough time getting out of bed on Monday morning, let alone before dawn in the middle of December."
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s Primera Liga match against Real Sociedad was abandoned on Sunday after police received a warning that a bomb would explode at the stadium.
World," The US military in Iraq denied that ousted president Saddam Hussein , captured a year ago and awaiting trial for crimes against humanity, was on hunger strike in his secret American detention centre."
World,"Romanians returned to the polls Sunday for a presidential runoff between their leftist prime minister, formerly a member of the communist elite, and the capital #39;s Western-leaning mayor."
World," Marwan Barghouti, the imprisoned leader of the Palestinian uprising, is dropping out the Jan. 9 election to replace Yasser Arafat as head of the Palestinian Authority, his campaign manager said Sunday."
World, Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko said  on Sunday he was certain Ukraine's authorities had poisoned him  with dioxin and hoped prosecutors would establish the truth  after this month's re run of a rigged presidential election.
World," Romanian Prime Minister Adrian  Nastase and centrist opposition leader Traian Basescu emerged  neck and neck from the second round of presidential elections  on Sunday, exit polls showed."
Sports,"New York gets 57 combined points from its starting backcourt of Jamal Crawford and Stephon Marbury and tops Denver, 107-96."
World,"Associates of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences on terrorism charges in an Israeli jail, said Sunday that he is withdrawing from the Jan. 9 election for president of the Palestinian Authority."
World,"The two brewpubs were brimming with Saturday night drinkers when rebels tossed hand grenades, killing one person and wounding 72."
Sci/Tech,"There #39;s no denying that the PSP is a slickly designed gadget with a certain fashionable cachet. The images are breathtaking. Not that there #39;s anything new here in terms of graphics, but seeing "
Sci/Tech,"NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe, who led the US space agency #39;s reorganization after the space shuttle Columbia disaster, applied to be chancellor of Louisiana State University #39;s main campus in Baton Rouge, a school spokesman said."
Sports,"Bills defensive back Troy Vincent returns to the lineup and stars, recording an interception, a sack and a fumble recover as Buffalo beats up on Cleveland, 37-7, on Sunday."
Business,"THE TIMES is running a fortnightly series of economic briefings alongside Target Two Point Zero, the competition for sixth-formers run in conjunction with the Bank of England."
Sports,"NEW DELHI: The steel in Jyoti Randhawa came to the fore once again as the Indian golf star clinched the \$5,50,000 Volvo Masters of Asia title at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday."
World," Movie star Fernando Poe, Jr, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo #39;s main challenger in the May presidential election, is in a coma after suffering a stroke, an opposition congressman said Sunday."
World," Britain has almost half a million homeless people, two non governmental organisations said, describing the official number of 100,000 given by the government as the tip of the iceberg."
Business," Diversified U.S. manufacturer Honeywell  has agreed to buy Novar Plc, a British industrial holding  company, for 798 million pounds ( $1.53 billion), a source  familiar with the situation said on Sunday."
World,Fighters of the Lord's Resistance Army hack seven villagers to death in southern Sudan despite a truce.
Business,"By Andrew Balls, James Harding and Christopher Swann in Washington. US business has little appetite for fundamental tax reform, seeing deficit reduction and government entitlement programmes as priorities for President George W Bush #39;s second-term agenda."
Sci/Tech,Sonys PlayStation console has been so popular that it feels strange that PSP is their first attempt at the handheld gaming market.
Sci/Tech,"BURBANK, CALIF: The Walt Disney Co. will back the high-definition Blu-ray disc developed by Sony over a competing HD DVD format, setting in place a high-stakes battle between Hollywoods leading studios with only one format likely to survive."
Sports,"Left-hander Richard Green has sunk a four-foot putt on the opening playoff hole to capture his first gold jacket and the \$225,000 first prize in a dramatic 2004 Mastercard Masters at Huntingdale."
World,BUCHAREST (AFP) - Romania #39;s presidential election ended in suspense as exit polls disagreed on whether Prime Minister Adrian Nastase had won narrowly or tied with his centre-right rival Traian Basescu.
Sports, Ashley Earley scored 20 points and Carla Thomas added 19 to lead No. 14 Vanderbilt to a 94 51 victory over Saint Louis on Sunday.
Business,"NOVAR, the UK conglomerate, is recommending that its shareholders accept an 800 million cash bid from Honeywell International, the aerospace to transport multinational."
Sports,"Trevor Grant THE tension was palpable in the hot, steamy air at Huntingdale, even before the tournament contenders had strapped on their spikes yesterday."
World,Marwan Barghouti's withdrawal leaves Mahmoud Abbas without a serious challenger in the Jan. 9 vote to choose the head of the Palestinian Authority.
Sports,"Allen Iverson scores a season-high 40 points and Marc Jackson chips in with 28 to lead the Sixers past the Bucks, 107-101, on Sunday."
Sports,A bomb threat forces the evacuation of a Madrid soccer stadium on Sunday night during a game between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Sci/Tech,Long lines form in Japan where shoppers finally get their hands on the portable gaming device.
Sci/Tech,"The portable gaming device is finally available, and looks to be worth the wait."
Business,"Honeywell International of the United States is to make a US\$1.5 billion (euro1.14 billion) takeover bid for Novar PLC, the Financial Times reported Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Jake Stephens, a senior in my AP English class at TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., is hooked.  quot;The narrative is so exciting you lose all track of time, quot; he said to me last week."
Sci/Tech,"Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science."
Sports,"MORE than 70,000 fans were forced to evacuate Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu stadium after a bomb scare today. It came in the name of ETA Basque separatist guerrillas and forced the game with Real Sociedad to be abandoned three minutes from time."
Sports,"HANG ON A MINUTE, WASNT this supposed to be a derby match, packed with grunts, grimaces, full of ugly, clumsy and petulant tackles and a general lack of oxygen available for the players to feed to their brains?"
Sports,"IT IS A TRUTH UNIVERSALLY acknowledged that Jane Austen was probably not an Aston Villa fan, but she summed up the angst of the clubs supporters when she wrote: One has no great hopes from Birmingham."
Sports,Australian golfer Terry Pilkadaris has finished runner-up in the Masters of Asia tournament in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
World,"Both candidates claimed victory in the Romanian presidential runoff vote Sunday, and exit polls showed Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Adrian Nastase in a virtual tie."
World,"Less than a week after he was formally inaugurated as Afghanistan #39;s first popularly-elected president, Hamid offered words of advice for the people of Iraq, who are preparing to go to the polls next month."
Sports," On the day Jerome Bettis and Curtis Martin went over 13,000 yards rushing, Bettis will be remembered most for, of all things, his passing."
World, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will become the first Spanish prime minister to be questioned by a parliamentary commission on Monday when he gives his version of events surrounding the Madrid train bombings.
World, Hundreds of Kremlin critics gathered Sunday on Constitution Day to denounce what they call a retreat from democracy as President Vladimir Putin signed a bill scrapping gubernatorial elections.
Sports,The scene outside East End Park prior to yesterday #39;s encounter encapsulated Celtic #39;s current situation. Featured prominently on the myriad of Celtic souvenir stalls was an assortment of Henrik Larsson merchandise.
Sports, Chelsea tied Arsenal 2 2 Sunday in a riveting meeting between two Premier League powerhouses.
Sci/Tech,"Alex Dobin can take down a terrorist at 1,000 yards, rip up enemy ground forces with RPGs, and maneuver tanks, helicopters and jets bristling with America #39;s deadliest weapons."
Sports,"Jerome Bettis flipped a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jerame Tuman after surpassing the 13,000-yard barrier early in the fourth quarter."
Business,"Novar, the UK building supplies group, is today expected to announce that it has agreed to be acquired by the US industrial giant Honeywell in a cash deal worth more than 800m."
Business,Japan #39;s Nikkei share average opened 0.63 percent higher on Monday after a fall in the yen helped some exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp.
Sci/Tech," Who says ""Solitaire"" must be a lonely endeavor? Games tailored for cell phones are increasingly adding community oriented elements, such as tournaments for top scores, head to head combat or chatting with other players."
Sci/Tech," Woot.com takes an unusual approach in the crowded field of Internet retailing. It sells just one item each weekday, starting at midnight local time in suburban Dallas, where the company is based, until it sells out."
Sci/Tech,"Sony, the Japanese electronics and entertainment group, has approached arch-rival Toshiba in an attempt to prevent a damaging format war over their next-generation DVDs."
Sci/Tech,"com December 12, 2004, 2:25 PM PT. Firefox, the open-source challenger to Web browsing heavyweight Microsoft Internet Explorer, has surpassed 10 million downloads in a little more "
World, Romanians anxiously awaited an official count on Monday to reveal who will be their next president after exit polls from Sunday's run off vote put Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and centrist opposition leader Traian Basescu neck and neck.
Sports,"Chelsea #39;s Eidur Gudjohnsen celebrates after scoring during the Premiership game between Arsenal and Chelsea FC, London, Sunday Dec. 12, 2004."
Sports,"FOXBORO, Mass. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer was on crutches after Sunday #39;s 35-to-28 loss to the New England Patriots."
World, Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as investors welcomed the U.S. dollar's strength against the Japanese yen.
World,The Romanian presidential election was too close to call last night as both candidates declared themselves the victor after a run-off ballot produced a statistical dead heat.
Sports, Jawad Williams scored 17 points and was one of six North Carolina players in double figures Sunday as the eighth ranked Tar Heels beat Loyola of Chicago 109 60.
Sci/Tech," The thieves struck at night and knew just what they were after. In minutes, they ripped two plants from the lavish landscaping at a home in this Los Angeles suburb, then fled when the homeowner woke up and turned on a porch light. Total haul:  #36;3,500."
Sci/Tech,"The (sort of) new IEEE 802.16 Metropolitan Area Network standard (MAN) promises to break the cable modem/DSL monopoly on the ""last mile"" of Internet connectivity to peoples' homes.    With ranges up to 30 miles and speeds up to 70 mbps it seems like a pancea.    While I suspect the actual usable speeds and distances will be considerably less, my real question is where is it?  This standard has been in the works for years."
Sci/Tech," Hopes    and worries    that U.S.  regulators will soon end the ban on using wireless phones  during U.S. commercial flights are likely at least a year or  two early, government officials and analysts say."
Sci/Tech," Game fans stood in lines through a chilly  Tokyo night to be among the first in the world to get their  hands on Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Portable, the consumer  electronics firm's first handheld game machine."
Sci/Tech," When families and friends get  together for the holidays this year, many more of them will use  a digital camera to record those memories."
World," Christmas trees decorated with red bows, gold ornaments and white lights lined the hall at the National Building Museum for a holiday pageant attended Sunday by President Bush and his wife, Laura."
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right hander Chad Gaudin from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for catcher Kevin Cash in the first transaction completed Sunday at the winter meetings.
Sports," Jay Nolly saved two penalty kicks and Indiana won its second straight NCAA Men's College Cup title Sunday, beating UC Santa Barbara in a penalty kick shootout."
Business, Japan's Nikkei share average was up 0.64 percent in mid morning trade on Monday after a fall in the yen helped some exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp.
Sports, Linebacker Lofa Tatupu believed in his ability to play big time football when few others did.
Business,A US trade panel on Friday approved anti-dumping duties of up to 198 percent on \$1.2 billion worth of wooden bedroom furniture from China.
Sports," Donnie Edwards intercepted Brian Griese's pass and returned it 30 yards for the go ahead touchdown with 4:09 left and the Chargers beat Tampa Bay 31 24 on Sunday, their seventh straight victory."
Sports," The Green Bay Packers only led for two seconds Sunday, and that was enough to keep their stranglehold over the Detroit Lions, who haven't won in Wisconsin since 1991."
World,"It has been a very long time since we had an opportunity to talk, and I wish that I could meet you and see you face to face, as I would like to tell you some things on very personal level."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Moderate Palestinian leader  Mahmoud Abbas's chances of winning a presidential election to  replace Yasser Arafat appeared to be sealed after his main  rival Marwan Barghouthi pulled out of the race."
World, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will become  the first Spanish prime minister to be questioned by a  parliamentary commission on Monday when he gives his version of  events surrounding the Madrid train bombings.
World," Some 70,000 people were forced to  evacuate Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium minutes before  the end of a league match on Sunday after a bomb threat in the  name of ETA Basque separatist guerrillas."
Sports, Golden State placed guard Derek Fisher on injured reserve with a sprained right knee before Sunday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.
Sports," Peyton Manning continued to close in  on the NFL record for single season touchdown passes on Sunday,  firing two TD strikes as the Indianapolis Colts eased past the  Houston Texans 23 14 to clinch the division title."
Sports, LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Nate Robinson scored a  game-high 28 points to lead 16th-ranked Washington to a 100-93  win over Loyola-Marymount at Gersten Pavilion.
Sports," FOXBORO, Mass., (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals  quarterback Carson Palmer left Sunday's 35-28 loss against New  England in the third quarter due to a left knee sprain."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif., (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Devil  Rays acquired catcher Kevin Cash from the Toronto Blue Jays on  Sunday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin."
Business,"The value of Australia #39;s commodity exports is expected to hit \$95 billion this financial year, with minerals and energy expected to drive the improvement."
World, Philippine police were searching for clues on Monday on who was responsible for a bomb blast in a market packed with shoppers that killed 14 people and wounded 65.
World, Ukrainian prosecutors Sunday reopened their investigation into allegations Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned after doctors treating the opposition leader confirmed he had been slipped the toxic chemical dioxin.
Sci/Tech,South Koreas Samsung Electronics has developed the worlds fastest computer memory chip for graphics applications. Samsung said the 512-megabit graphics double-data-rate (GDDR) memory chip is the most 
World, American warplanes pounded Fallujah with missiles Sunday as insurgents fought running battles with coalition forces in the volatile western Iraqi city. The U.S. military said two troops died in separate incidents.
Sports," Frank Robinson is no stranger to Washington D.C., and his memories of the town are both pleasant and forgettable."
Sports,DAVID BECKHAM was last night caught in a terrifying bomb scare at Real Madrids Bernabeu Stadium. England skipper Becks and his team-mates fled from the pitch three minutes before the end of their La Liga clash against Real Sociedad.
Sci/Tech," About 150 people were ready to begin cleaning up an oil spill threatening endangered animals on Sunday, four days after a ship broke apart and six people died in a helicopter rescue attempt."
World, Philippine police were searching for  clues on Monday on who was responsible for a bomb blast in a  market packed with shoppers that killed 14 people and wounded  65.
Sports,"The Redskins get off to a fast start -- scoring 46 seconds into the game -- but now trail the Eagles, 17-14, in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field."
Sports,"T.J. Duckett set a team record by rushing for four touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons clinched just the third division title in franchise history, wrapping up the NFC South with a 35-10 rout of the Oakland Raiders on Sunday."
Business," Continued strong steelmaking demand from China is expected to drive an 18.6 lift in iron ore prices for Australian producers into 2005, the government #39;s Australian Bureau of Agricultural  amp; Resource Economics said Monday."
Business,"UK banks have built up a number of risky investment positions that could trigger a financial crisis if a shock caused a sudden rush to sell up, the Bank of England warned yesterday."
Business,"Cingular Wireless, the largest United States cellphone service provider, has agreed to sell its 33 percent stake in Idea Cellular of India for about \$200 million to a Malaysian joint venture."
Business," Casting aside fears about weak job creation and tepid holiday sales, the US appeared set to raise interest rates tomorrow for the fifth consecutive time."
Sci/Tech,Sony Corp. #39;s new PSP portable game console sold out at Tokyo electronic retailers such as Yodobashi Camera Co. and Bic Camera Co.
Sci/Tech,"Sean O #39;Keefe, the NASA administrator who guided the agency through sweeping changes after the Columbia shuttle accident, will resign and pursue a job as chancellor "
Sports,"Tiger Woods turned in his most complete round of a difficult year, missing only two fairways and one green in closing with a 5-under-par 66 for a two-shot victory over Ireland #39;s Padraig Harrington in the Target World "
Sports,"The Real Madrid soccer stadium was evacuated during a match on Sunday night after a bomb threat was delivered through the Basque newspaper Gara, which is often used "
Sports, Arsenal striker Thierry Henry was happy enough with a 2 2 draw against Chelsea here at Highbury yesterday despite twice putting the champions ahead only to see the Premiership leaders draw level each time.
Sports,CELTIC returned to the top of the SPL yesterday with a convincing victory that was neither a hangover nor a backlash from their European exit in midweek.
Sports,"Tiger Woods finishes a disappointing 2004 season with his second straight championship, closing with a 5-under 66 to win the Target World Challenge."
World,"Attacks in Iraq #39;s al-Anbar province killed seven US Marines yesterday, the US military command said in an e-mailed statement. The soldiers died in two separate incidents while carrying "
World,"AMMAN/BAGHDAD - A year after former Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein was taken captive, US officials Sunday denied that the deposed leader was on a hunger strike and said he was in best of health."
Sports,Indiana defends its NCAA men's soccer title by edging UC Santa Barbara in penalty kicks on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe, who has led the US space program through one of its worst tragedies and into one of its most ambitious endeavors, will likely resign this week to take a \$500,000 "
Business,"A suit against a large hedge fund filed by Carl C. Icahn, the billionaire financier, could shine a bright light on the largely unregulated hedge fund industry."
Business,The unexpected windfall from DVD sales have become the wild card in Hollywoods negotiations with the Screen Actors Guild.
Business,"Miramax Films is seeking compensation from the former head of its Italian unit, claiming that the executive, a friend of the companys co-chairman, also held another job."
Business, The dollar slipped on Monday as market players hesitated to push the currency much higher before upcoming U.S. trade data and a Federal Reserve meeting.
Business," Demand for oil will decline by 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in the second quarter of 2005, the head of the OPEC producers' cartel said on Monday."
World,BUCHAREST - The presidential election in Romania is too close to call. Both candidates are claiming victory after exit polls showed a virtual dead heat.
Sports,"Celtic regained the top spot in the Scottish Premier League after a 2-0 victory away to Dunfermline. The result leaves Celtic top-of-the-table with 44 points from 18 games, a single point clear of arch-rivals Glasgow Rangers."
Sports," On a court that bears his moniker, Mike Krzyzewski became the sixth active coach to reach 700 career victories, watching as Shelden Williams finished with 18 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 9 Duke beat Toledo 82 54 on Sunday night."
World," Turkey has its endemic inflation under control and its growth rate is impressive, but experts say it must deal with a huge public deficit and knock its labyrinthine bureaucracy into shape if it gets the go ahead Friday to start membership talks with the European Union."
World," Seven U.S. Marines were killed in two separate incidents in Iraq's restive Anbar province, the military said Monday, a day after American warplanes pounded Fallujah with missiles as insurgents battled coalition forces in the city."
Sports," The Kobe Bryant Karl Malone feud has turned personal, with Bryant accusing Malone of making a pass at his wife at a game."
Sci/Tech, Wireless technology company Motorola Inc.  said on Sunday it had been selected by China United Telecommunications Corp. (China Unicom) for a project that will expand the telephone services company's networks in 11 provinces.
Sports," Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi returned to the ice Sunday for the first time since being suspended for attacking Colorado's Steve Moore, playing in a charity game that included more than 30 locked out NHL players."
World, MONTREAL (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin was cool Sunday to the idea of a national referendum on same sex marriage and said handling the controversial issue should be left to Parliament.
World," Democrat John Kerry is asking county elections officials to allow his witnesses to inspect the 92,000 ballots cast in Ohio in which no vote for president was recorded, a Kerry lawyer said Sunday night."
World," Whatever the reasons John Kerry and the Democrats lost the race for the White House, lack of money wasn't one."
Sports,"With the victory, the Steelers clinched the A.F.C. North title and maintained their hold on the conference's top playoff seeding."
Sports,"Scott Boras, the most successful agent in baseball history, tells players what they are worth, tells teams the same and waits for the financial outcome to satisfy him."
Sports,"Omar Minaya, the Mets' general manager, is prepared to leave the winter meetings without making a deal, with Carlos Delgado and Richie Sexson seemingly slipping away."
Sports,The Giants might as well let Eli Manning start again next Saturday because they are not going anywhere anyway.
World,Brazil's President Luiz Inacio da Silva is weakened as two parties withdraw from his governing coalition.
World,India claim the last two Bangladesh wickets to seal an innings win in the first Test.
World,"People who have migraines are at twice as likely to have a stroke as people who do not, researchers estimate."
World,The Pentagon is engaged in bitter debate over how far it should go in managing information to influence opinion abroad.
World,"Energized by electoral wins, conservative Christians are pushing ahead state and local initiatives on controversial issues."
World,The collapse of Bernard Kerik's nomination has strained a relationship that has long been more complicated than mere friendship.
World,"Before his defection 11 months ago, Kim, a 35-year-old with round-rimmed glasses and a self-assured air, enjoyed the relatively blessed life of the North Korean elite. The son of a ranking military officer in a nation where millions died of starvation during the 1990s, Kim owned a television, a refrigerator and larders brimming with savory white rice."
World,"<p></p><p> By Tiago Pariz</p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's biggest party votedto leave the governing coalition on Sunday in a move that couldcomplicate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reform agendaand pressure him to give the centrist party extra governmentposts.</p>"
World," James Wolfensohn said Sunday he anticipates bowing out in 2005 as World Bank president and not serving a third five year term, but would do whatever shareholders ask of him."
Business," WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - A final laboratory test has  confirmed an Alberta dairy cow had mad cow disease, the second  case Canada has found in its herd, the Canadian Food Inspection  Agency said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Urged on by China's government and armed with credit from state-owned banks and stock market listings, many Chinese manufacturers are going global."
Sci/Tech,Neuroscientists and biomedical engineers have become increasingly adept at making devices that translate people's thoughts into actions -- a potential boon for paralyzed patients.
Sports, Pavel Nedved scored with a superb free kick four minutes from time to give Juventus a precious 1 0 win at Bologna. A slender victory enabled the 27 time champions to restore their four point lead 
World,Moderate Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas #39;s chances of winning a presidential election to replace Yasser Arafat appeared to be sealed after his main rival Marwan Barghouthi pulled out of the race.
World,"EXIT polls from Romanias presidential run-off yesterday showed the race between the Social Democrat prime minister, Adrian Nastase, and the opposition leader, Traian Basescu, was too close to call."
Sports, Jason Richardson scored 24 points to help the Golden State Warriors keep the Charlotte Bobcats winless on the road with a 99 87 victory on Sunday night.
Sports,"The New England Patriots' offensive coordinator, Charlie Weis, will be introduced Monday as the coach of Notre Dame."
Business,"A master of mystery much of the time, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has vastly improved the central bank #39;s communications with Wall Street and Main Street over the past decade."
Sports,"Bode Miller won a giant slalom WorldCup in Val D #39;Isere, France on Sunday, his fifth victory of the season. Miller, fourth after the first leg, clocked his winning time oftwo minutes "
Sci/Tech,"After years of delays, U.S. wireless carriers are unveiling third generation phone networks. The carriers will soon find out whether the time and money were actually worth it."
Sci/Tech,"Holiday slowdowns and crashes at Kmart.com, Amazon.com and others highlight the Web's persistent growing pains."
Sci/Tech,"The MIT Technology Review, which was introduced in 1899, is getting a makeover to help attract readers and advertisers."
World,Jazeera said eight soldiers were wounded on Sunday and a ninth was missing in addition to the four dead. Israeli sources said there were.
Sci/Tech,"A New Jersey company, MaxMd, recently acquired near-exclusive rights to market the "".md"" domain, which technically belongs to Moldova."
Sci/Tech,"It's no secret what the 15 householders in Mink, La., want for Christmas: the same thing they have always wanted year round - telephones."
Business,"The Atkins diet frenzy slowed growth briefly, but the sandwich business is booming, with \$105 billion in sales last year."
Business,"Eighteen days before the end of a 30 year-old system restricting international trade in textiles and apparel, the Bush administration is imposing new barriers on imported clothing."
Business,"Anchored by Dulles, the fifth-busiest airport in the United States for scheduled arrivals and departures, the Northern Virginia corridor has become a driving force in Washington's economy"
Business,"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's intended transformation of the Army into a quick, mobile force has started to rub against the daily demands of patching enough tanks and trucks together to keep fighting the war."
Sports," Tim Hudson might not be Los Angeles bound after all. Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta and his Oakland counterpart, Billy Beane, have talked extensively about Hudson at baseball's winter meetings."
Sports,"Notre Dame has tapped one of the NFL #39;s most successful units to fill its head coaching vacancy, signing New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis to a six-year contract, the school said Sunday night."
World,"Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and 11 top leaders of his regime have gone on hunger strike in their US detention centre, one of their lawyers said yesterday."
Sports,"With big-ticket free agents like Carlos Beltran, Richie Sexson and Carlos Delgado still on the market, baseball executives are playing wait-and-see."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation #39;s new Thunderbird E-mail client, released last week, is positioned as a simple-but-secure alternative to Microsoft #39;s widely used Outlook Express."
Sci/Tech,"  Mysterious tremors deep beneath the San Andreas Fault could portend future earthquakes, according to University of California, Berkeley scientists."
Sports,Double Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday. Holmes had been the hottest favorite ever to win the award after her exploits 
Sports,"Bologna, Italy (Sports Network) - Czech striker Pavel Nedved scored off a free kick in the 86th minute Sunday to give Juventus a 1-0 win at Bologna."
Sports," Andy Reid moved ahead of Joe Gibbs. Just barely. In a game much tighter than form would have predicted, the Philadelphia Eagles held off the Washington Redskins 17 14 Sunday night, winning their fifth straight and propelling Reid past Gibbs into first place in winning percentage among active coaches."
Sports,"Real Madrid #39;s home match yesterday against Real Sociedad was abandoned in the 87th minute after a bomb hoax, the Spanish soccer club said."
Sci/Tech," China Great Wall Computer Shenzhen Co Ltd has signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture with IBM to produce computer servers for the Asian region, the company said."
World,A powerful explosion in a crowded southern Philippines market killed 15 and wounded at least 60 on Sunday. The market was packed with Christmas shoppers when the explosion went off in the markets meat section 
Business," Oil prices climbed above  #36;41 a barrel on Monday after Saudi Arabia cut January crude deliveries to clients in Asia, confirming that the top exporter was adhering to OPEC's agreement last week to curb excess supply."
Business," Researchers at IBM  and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  have improved a chip making technology called strained silicon, boosting  semiconductor performance at a time when such gains are increasingly hard to come by, the companies said on Sunday."
Business,"Johnson   Johnson, the health care conglomerate, continued its acquisition talks with Guidant, one of the nation's largest makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses."
Business,The government of Singapore and Telekom Malaysia Bhd agreed to buy a 48 percent stake in India #39;s Idea Cellular from three companies for US\$390 million to tap into India #39;s wireless market.
Business,"SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia #39;s commodity exports are forecast to increase by 15 percent to a record 95 billion dollars (71 million US), the government #39;s key economic forecaster said."
Sports,"Notre Dame, IN - When Willingham was let go a week and a half ago, the word spread quickly across Notre Dame #39;s campus. Now the news that a new coach is in place is all over campus too."
Sports,"If it came as a surprise that Kelly Holmes should win two gold medals at the Athens Olympics, her victory in White City last night, where she became the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, was a racing certainty."
Business,"JAKARTA (AFP) - Worldwide demand for oil is expected to drop by about one million barrels per day by the second quarter of 2005 after the northern hemisphere #39;s winter season ends, OPEC #39;s president said."
Business," Telekom Malaysia Bhd. (4863.KU) has begun to spread its wings overseas, but it will be awhile before its Indian and Indonesian investments begin to pay off in substantially stronger earnings."
Business,"London Stock Exchange Plc, Europe #39;s third-largest exchange by market value, said it received a 1.35 billion-pound (\$2.6 billion) takeover offer from Deutsche Boerse AG, the second attempt "
Business,"Lloyds TSB Group Plc, the UK #39;s fifth-largest bank by assets, said annual pretax profit may fall 23 percent, after earnings doubled last year on proceeds from the sale of its businesses in New Zealand and Brazil."
Business,"Bayer continued with its strategic refocusing, announcing on Monday the sale of its plasma business to two US private capital funds."
Business,IBM transformed the world when it launched the personal computer back in 1981. Its decision last week to sell its PC business to Chinese IT supplier Lenovo shows how profound the changes it brought about really are.
Business,  Federal officials hope to introduce new legislation today to establish a do not call registry for consumers who want to put an end to telemarketing pitches.
Business,Health care and consumer products maker Johnson  amp; Johnson is close to finalizing its long-rumored \$24 billion cash and stock acquisition of medical-device maker Guidant Corp.
Business,"About 800 workers at the Swift  amp; Co. meat packing plant will lose their jobs four days before Christmas. The layoffs will take effect Dec. 20, 11 days before a contract expires "
World,Partial results put opposition candidate Traian Basescu narrowly ahead in the race to be Romanian president.
Sci/Tech,"Want a wireless, hand-held game player that plays movies, music, and more? Meet the Sony PlayStation Portable known as PSP. What about a "
Sci/Tech,WASHINGTON NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will meet Thursday with a committee searching for Louisiana State University #39;s next chancellor.
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at IBM and AMD have improved a chip-making technology called strained silicon. Their announcement, of a new and unique strained silicon transistor technology, is aimed at improving processor performance and power efficiency."
Sci/Tech," Coral reefs around the world could grow by up to a third because of rising ocean temperatures, according to a new Australian study which turns on its head the long held theory that global warming is killing the reefs."
Sci/Tech,Scientists disagree on the origins of the annual Geminid shower but agree that conditions this year favor a spectacular show. Shooting stars of mysterious origin promise a spectacular sky-show tonight for 
Sci/Tech,"Adding weight to the notion that two high-definition DVD formats may co-exist, leading manufacturer Thomson today announced that it would manufacture HD DVD-compatible discs as well as Blu-ray versions in its Technicolor division."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo will release a desktop search tool in early 2005, joining other search engines looking to catalog a variety of information beyond Web pages, the company said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"The ISS astronauts consume an average of about 3,000 calories during any given day in space. Under the current plan, Chiao and Sharipov will reduce their daily intake to a maximum of 2,700 calories."
Sci/Tech,Q:I am now happily using Mozilla Firefox for Web browsing instead of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Now I wonder whether I should also switch to Mozilla #39;s free e-mail program.
Sci/Tech,"Google has launched a new feature that tries to guess what users are looking for as they type queries into its search box. Google Suggest was quietly launched this week in the company #39;s Labs site, which showcases "
Sci/Tech,The new storage virtualization software is designed with expanded support to virtualize and manage the complete line of currently available EMC disk storage systems.
Sci/Tech,We will soon get more singles off the net than from the shops - and Apple #39;s iPod is leading the way. James Hall reports. It #39;s Wednesday lunchtime on London #39;s half-empty Regent Street and the sleek new store 
Sci/Tech," Mysterious tremors deep beneath the San Andreas Fault could portend future earthquakes, according to University of California, Berkeley scientists."
Sci/Tech,"OAKLEY THUMP is the world #39;s first digital music eyewear. Just high-performance optics forged with an integrated, state-of-the-art digital audio engine."
World,"\The head of the UN World Food Programme says China should start  giving, rather than receiving, food aid."
Sci/Tech,The UK Film Council wants changes in the law to tackle the growing problem of film piracy and illegal DVDs.
Sports,"Clinton Morrison was recalled to the Birmingham City line-up for Sundays derby against Aston Villa, and took just nine minutes to find the net at Villa Park as the Blues continued their exceptional record in clashes with their rivals since their top "
Sports,Kelly Holmes is looking forward to a well-deserved break at home with her family over Christmas after adding the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award to her double Olympic gold.
World,"Churchill denied that any promises were made to give Gibraltar to Spain, prompting a row, archived documents show"
Sports,Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill said last night he would be speaking to the agents of several players this week to get them to sign new contracts.
Sports,"He believes Sundays 37-14 dismantling of the New York Giants and rookie quarterback Eli Manning, in particular, might come back to haunt the Baltimore Ravens."
World," The leader of a 200 strong armed  group that killed four policemen and seized a police station  and part of a southern Peruvian town, to demand the resignation  of President Alejandro Toledo, said it would hand over its  weapons on Monday."
World,"ARAB leaders must introduce reforms to counter the growth of terrorism, Colin Powell, the outgoing American Secretary of State, told Islamic leaders yesterday."
World," They are the ""untouchables""; the lowest of the low in India's ancient caste system. No job is too dirty or too nasty, and they are the ones cleaning up the rotting corpses from last week's killer tsunami."
World,"Supporters and critics of Russia #39;s president are demonstrating in Moscow, with both groups calling attention to Kremlin plans to consolidate power."
World,"With the United States keeping to the sidelines, delegates from more than 190 countries have gathered here both to celebrate the enactment of the "
World,"Diplomats in Brussels say the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany will meet Iran #39;s top nuclear official Monday to discuss a long-term nuclear cooperation agreement."
Sci/Tech," British police said on Monday they had charged a man with sending hoax emails to relatives of people missing since the Asian tsunami, saying their loved ones had been confirmed dead."
World,"Somalia's new prime minister may by reappointed, and then put to a vote of confidence, officials say."
Sports," The Baltimore Ravens did their part to get into the playoffs. It wasn't enough. After beating the Miami Dolphins 30 23 Sunday, the Ravens had to wait until the late afternoon games ended to learn their postseason fate."
World," Croatia's pro Western president failed to win an outright majority for re election on Sunday, forcing him to face a runoff vote against the conservative government's candidate in two weeks."
Sci/Tech,"The company was able to ship 200,000 units throughout Japan and interestingly, the response from the consumership was phenomenal. Retailers carrying the unit opened their stores early in the morning and faced long lines outside their facilities."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at IBM and Advanced Micro Devices have improved a chip-making technology called strained silicon, boosting semiconductor performance at a time when such "
Sci/Tech,"tech DVD format battle for the hearts, minds and wallets of consumers is shaping up to be a 21st century version of the 1980s VHS/Betamax brawl."
Sports,  Some of his former teammates said he didn #39;t want to come. People close to the negotiations were doubtful he would come.
Sports, The Denver Broncos took care of the Indianapolis 'B' team and earned the right to face Peyton Manning and the real Colts next week in the playoffs. Jake Plummer threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns Sunday to lift the Broncos to a 33 14 victory over the watered down Colts and qualify for the AFC's final wild card spot.
World,The Cassini spacecraft makes one last flyby of Titan on Monday before it despatches the Huygens probe for a rendezvous with the Saturnian moon.
World,"  Palestinian militants yesterday detonated an explosives packed tunnel under an Israeli army base in the Gaza Strip and ambushed Israeli reinforcements, killing five soldiers and complicating efforts underway since Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's death last month to halt more than four years of fighting."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    Nine months after a bloody uprising unseated Haiti's elected president, Jean Bertrand Aristide, hopes for a peaceful road back to democracy have all but vanished."
World,"  China said today that it will slap a tax on some of its textile exports in a nod to trading partners who fear that less expensive Chinese goods will flood their markets when global quotas on textiles expire next month. China will impose an export duty on certain, unspecified textile products, the English language China Daily newspaper said, citing ..."
World,  Hundreds of Kremlin critics gathered yesterday on Constitution Day to denounce what they call a retreat from democracy as President Vladimir V. Putin signed a bill scrapping gubernatorial elections.
World,"  Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas apologized to Kuwaitis yesterday for Palestinian support of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein during the 1990 '91 Gulf War, his latest gesture to mend fences with Arab nations offended by the late Yasser Arafat over the years."
World,"A New York painter, Steve Mumford, has been embedded with military units in Iraq on and off since April 2003."
World,Marine officials reported that seven marines had been killed Sunday while conducting security operations in Anbar.
Business,"  Want a wireless, hand held game player that plays movies, music, and more? Meet the Sony PlayStation Portable known as PSP."
Business,"DULLES, Va. -- The walls surrounding America Online Inc.'s well-manicured gardens are crumbling: AOL is abandoning its strategy of exclusivity and will free much of its music, sports, and other programming to nonsubscribers, in hopes of boosting ad sales."
Business,"ALBANY, N.Y. -- A four-bedroom, 1-bath colonial for only a \$450 monthly mortgage payment? How can you go wrong? Lots of ways. Fair housing advocates say the first-time buyer of that \$85,000 Syracuse, N.Y., home lost out in one of the many forms of  quot;house flipping, quot; or the fast resale of property at high profits."
Business,"Popping a gadget into a cradle to recharge it used to mean downtime, but these days chargers are doing double duty, keeping your portable devices playing even when they're charging."
Business,"It's December 2005 and you're all set for Christmas in Vienna. You have your most fashionable cold-weather gear, right down to the red maple leaves embroidered on your jacket and backpack, to conceal your American citizenship from hostile denizens of Europe."
World,"At a time when some U.S. troops in Iraq are complaining they have to scrounge for equipment, six Ohio-based reservists have been  court-martialed for taking Army vehicles abandoned in Kuwait by other units so they could carry out their own  mission to Iraq."
World,"Professional soccer teams, their national and international governing bodies and anti-racism groups have been grappling with a number of incidents around Europe over the last month."
Sports,"  When a team is 12 1, clinching a playoff berth and the AFC East title (after the Jets lost to the Steelers) in spite of allowing almost 500 yards of offense, what else can one do but project this type of performance down the road to more meaningful games?"
Sports,"  Restless to resolve his status, Pedro Martinez has indicated he wants to decide by today whether to re sign with the Red Sox or bolt to the Mets, a source familiar with his thinking said last night."
Sports,"  Put the executives of 30 major league teams, dozens of agents, and all of their assorted support staff    we're talking sufficient manpower for three brigades    and what do you get?"
Sports,"  Peyton Manning broke one of Dan Marino's touchdown records, just not the one everybody has been talking about."
Sports,"  LaDainian Tomlinson and Drew Brees aren't the only ones who can win games for the resurgent San Diego Chargers. Their defense is pretty good, too."
Sports,"  The Denver Broncos found a new running back, then lost him just as quickly. They kept their postseason hopes alive, but looked nothing like a playoff worthy team."
Sports,"  The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Washington Redskins, 17 14, last night, winning their fifth straight and propelling Andy Reid past Joe Gibbs into first place in winning percentage among active coaches."
Sports,  Ryan Longwell's 23 yard field goal gave Green Bay a 16 13 win over the Detroit Lions yesterday and lifted the Packers (8 5) into first place in the NFC North by a game over Minnesota.
Sports,"  T.J. Duckett set a team record by rushing for four touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons clinched just the third division title in franchise history, wrapping up the NFC South with a 35 10 rout of the Oakland Raiders yesterday."
Sports,  Byron Leftwich threw two touchdown passes and the Jacksonville defense constantly harassed Chad Hutchinson in the Jaguars' 22 3 victory over the injury depleted Chicago Bears yesterday.
Sports,Many teams would gladly settle for a tie when playing shorthanded in the final minute of overtime against an unbeaten opponent. No. 1 Minnesota isn't one of them.
Sports,"  After his team's dramatic victory over No. 7 Connecticut last week, Minuteman Anthony Anderson said,  quot;We've been saying this is our year. quot;"
Sports,"names Tiger Woods turned in his most complete round of a difficult year, missing only two fairways and one green in closing with a 5-under-par 66 to take a two-shot victory over Padraig Harrington yesterday in the Target World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club in Sherman Oaks, Calif. It was Woods's second straight stroke-play title after going without one on ..."
Sports,"  After 14 plus years in the NBA, Gary Payton is an unapologetic realist. He has no use for morale boosting optimism."
Sports,"  Before yesterday's kickoff, Corey Dillon spotted Marvin Lewis across the field, approached the Cincinnati coach, and gave him an embrace. As they brought their heads together, the Patriots running back told Lewis that his grudge against the Bengals finally would be gone. And the Cincinnati coach reciprocated, agreeing that after the game the hatchet would be buried forever. ..."
Sports,  The play did not look as bad as Rodney Harrison's hit that leveled Rudi Johnson in yesterday's 35 28 Patriots victory over Cincinnati at Gillette Stadium.
Business,An animated ad for Apple's iPod made by a schoolteacher is thrilling buzz marketers. Forget word-of-mouth -- the future of advertising is in professional-looking ads that go viral. By Leander Kahney.
Business,"Chinese consumers show little sign of reining in their spending, despite the first rise in core interest rates in nine years."
Business,The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has rejected a proposed offer for the company from Deutsche Boerse valued at 530 pence per share in cash.
Business,LOS ANGELES A spokesman for Unocal Corp. says tonight the oil and gas giant has reached a tentative agreement to settle human rights lawsuits.
Business,"HSBC Bank planted its flag in Washington last week, opening its first branch in the District with hopes of becoming Riggs Bank #39;s replacement to the embassy community."
Sci/Tech,"Sony has launched its first handheld games console, the PlayStation Portable (PSP), which it hopes will challenge Nintendo in the portable games market."
Sci/Tech,Ask iPodlounge offers readers the opportunity to get answers to their iPod-related questions from a member of the iPodlounge editorial team.
Sci/Tech,"building is dusty work, and now two space telescopes have captured images of cosmic construction materials: disks of dust circling stars about the same size as our sun."
Sports,Celtic star Stilian Petrov has urged the Parkhead board to hand a number of top players new contracts before they live to regret letting them go.
Sports,Reigning Italian champions AC Milan handed out a lesson in quality finishing at the San Siro to hit outclassed Fiorentina for six of the best on Sunday afternoon.
Business,"Singapore Technologies Telemedia and Telekom Malaysia are paying US\$390m-equivalent to acquire a 48 per cent stake in Idea Cellular, India #39;s fifth-largest mobile operator, after conducting due "
Business,"Ericsson has been awarded an \$805m contract by Guangdong Mobile Communication Corporation Limited (Guangdong Mobile, a whole-owned subsidiary of China Mobile HK Holdings, to expand its GSM network in Guangdong Province, China."
Business,The dollar fell against the yen and the euro in Asia on Monday for the first time in three sessions as US hedge funds and Japanese exporters resumed selling the greenback on concerns about US economic imbalances.
Sci/Tech,"It seems there #39;s no end to Japan #39;s love of handheld gaming these days. With Nintendo selling big with its hugely successful Nintendo DS launch, Sony have begun the counter attack with queues of up to 1500 "
Sci/Tech,You #39;re probably already familiar with one of the most common questions we hear at iPodlounge:  quot;how can I load my iPod up with free music?
Sci/Tech,"The US music industry is strengthening its embrace of music download services, with a unique Grammy Award/iTunes tie-up. The organisers of the Grammy Awards have reached a deal with Apple to "
Sports,Eidur Gudjohnsen #39;s equaliser gave Chelsea a 2-2 draw with champions Arsenal at Highbury and took the Blues four points clear at the top of the Premiership table.
Sports,"If you take Isiah Thomas at his word and believe he #39;s not trading Allan Houston before the February deadline, then the Knicks have to hope that Houston-Jamal Crawford-Stephon Marbury isn #39;t the second coming of Houston-Latrell Sprewell-Glen Rice."
World,"A SUICIDE car bomb has ripped through a line of vehicles at a checkpoint outside the Green Zone today, killing 13 people as Iraq marked the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein #39;s capture."
Sci/Tech," In not too secret online forums, Wesley Snipes' latest movie, ""Blade: Trinity,"" is the subject of intense discussion and evaluation. But unlike typical movie fan sites, the chatter from visitors to Web sites like VCDQuality.com doesn't key on the vampire film's plot, acting or bloody visual effects. Instead, computer users dish out praise or criticism on the caliber of video and sound achieved by online groups whose sole mission is to make available unauthorized copies of Hollywood films within a day or two of a movie's debut, if not before."
Business," France has formally proposed former European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy as a candidate to become the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Lamy said Monday. EU governments backed Frenchman Lamy as Europe's candidate last week for the post of WTO director general, which former Thai deputy premier Supachai Panitchpakdi is due to leave at the end of August 2005."
Business,The London Stock Exchange today said it had rejected a 1.35 billion takeover approach from German rival Deutsche Boerse. Shares in the LSE have risen 25 per cent in recent weeks as investors anticipated a possible takeover bid.
Business," Researchers at IBM <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A> and  Advanced Micro Devices Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMD.N</A> have improved a chip making  technology called strained silicon, boosting  semiconductor  performance at a time when such gains are increasingly hard to  come by, the companies said on Sunday."
Business," Demand for oil will decline by 1  million barrels per day (bpd) in the second quarter of 2005,  the head of the OPEC producers' cartel said on Monday."
Business," Exporters such as Honda Motor Co. led  gains in Japanese shares Monday as a rebound in the U.S. dollar  eased concerns over corporate profits, but stocks elsewhere in  Asia slipped on rising oil prices."
Sci/Tech," Readership of online journals known as blogs grew significantly in 2004, driven by increased awareness of them during the presidential campaign and other major news events, according to a study released Sunday."
World,"Some of Saddam Hussein #39;s top aides are refusing meals in their secret US detention centre, the US army acknowledged on Sunday after a detainee #39;s lawyer said Iraq #39;s ousted leaders were on hunger strike."
World,"Marwan Barghouti withdrew from the race to replace Palestinian President Yasser Arafat late last night. His withdrawal means there will be a smooth transition in the election on 9 January, with interim leader Mahmoud Abbas the clear favourite."
Business, Have Asia's central banks lulled  Americans into a false sense of security?
Business," Japan's Nikkei share average closed  higher for the first time in three sessions Monday, as a weaker  yen against the dollar helped auto exporters such as Honda  Motor Co. Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have jointly developed a new method for implementing strained silicon technology on both positive and negative transistors, the companies are expected to announce today."
Sci/Tech,NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is said to be pursuing a job as chancellor of Louisiana State University.
Sci/Tech,Engineers sought to determine what caused a temperature control system to malfunction after an aborted launch Saturday.
Sci/Tech,A trademark infringement suit against Google may alter how the search industry makes a profit.
World," North Korea is seriously reconsidering its role in talks on its nuclear plans because of what it sees as a concerted campaign to topple the North's ruling system, the North Korean Foreign Ministry said on Monday."
World," The United Arab Emirates urged fellow Arabs Monday to implement radical political and economic reform, saying history and their people would not forgive them if they failed to do so."
World, Iraq's interim President Ghazi al Yawer said in an interview broadcast Monday that the U.S. led coalition was wrong to dismantle the Iraqi security forces.
Sports," No. 45 was a simple 3 yard floater to his favorite target. No. 46 was vintage Peyton Manning, a 12 yard bullet between two defenders."
World," Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, testifying Monday before a parliamentary commission investigating Spain's worst terrorist attack, dismissed any link between his surprise election victory last March and the Madrid train bombings three days earlier."
World," Monica is 12, likes ice cream, thinks boys are rough and dirty, and wants to grow up to be a flight attendant ""because they work hard and play hard."""
Sports," At this rate, Tiger Woods probably can't wait for the 2005 season to start. Woods turned in his most complete round of a difficult year Sunday, missing only two fairways and one green in closing with a 5 under 66 for a two shot victory over Padraig Harrington in the Target World Challenge."
World," Former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani, at a preplanned dinner with President Bush, offered apologies for the abortive nomination of close associate Bernard Kerik as homeland security secretary, a Giuliani spokeswoman said."
World,Mobile phone firms face a series of hurdles if they want to get their customers using their funky new handsets.
Business,"The Hang Seng Index slipped 15.65 points, or 0.1 percent, to 13,886.16. On Friday, the index had slumped 107.01 points, or 0.8 percent."
Business,"The Singapore #39;s budget airline, Jetstar Asia, will launch its daily service between Hong Kong and Singapore from Monday. Jetstar Asia will become the fifth budget airline "
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Dec 13, 2004 - The new Palestinian leadership is not doing enough to restrain militants, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Monday, after attackers blew up an Israeli army outpost in Gaza and killed five soldiers."
World,A French lawyer representing Saddam Hussein asked Monday for the International Red Cross to look into reports that the jailed former Iraqi leader has begun a hunger strike.
Business, China will impose tariffs on some  textile exports in a move that may ease frictions with the  United States and others over an expected flood of Chinese  products on world markets after a global quota system expires  at year's end.
Business,"BEIJING, Dec. 13 -- Three years after China #39;s entry into the World Trade Organization and the country #39;s quality of textile exports continues to improve."
Business," Telekom Malaysia Bhd. (4863.KU) has begun to spread its wings overseas, but it will be awhile before its Indian and Indonesian investments begin to pay off in substantially stronger earnings."
Business,"The trading debut of Hong Kong #39;s record \$2.7 billion property trust may be delayed because of a legal challenge, a government lawyer said."
Business,"until then the ruler of a still-nascent industry -an a cheeky advertisement greeting its new rival. The ad said:  quot;Welcome, IBM."
Business,"US oil giant Unocal Corp has agreed in principle to settle a lawsuit brought by Myanmar villagers who accused it of complicity in human rights abuses, including slave labour, during the building of a pipeline, a company spokesman said today."
Business,Minneapolis-based Target Corp. #39;s decision this fall to stop allowing Salvation Army bell ringers at its stores has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Lake County Salvation Army.
Sci/Tech,"AMD e IBM hanno rilasciato congiuntamente un comunicato stampa, con il quale annunciano lo sviluppo di nuove tecniche di produzione per transistor strained silicon, che beneficia di una migliore gestione del consumo a parit di frequenza di clock."
Sci/Tech,Rising levels of greenhouse gases may not be quite as bad for coral reefs as was previously thought. A team of Australian scientists say that the damage done by increasing amounts of carbon dioxide in the 
Sci/Tech,"UK daily, The Guardian, is reporting that Sony executives have approached Toshiba in the last few weeks in an attempt to stave off the brewing next-gen format war."
Sci/Tech,"Rather than tell you, Dan Kranzler chooses instead to show you how he turned Mforma into a worldwide publisher of video games, ringtones and other hot downloads for mobile phones."
Sci/Tech,"Well, for those of you who are interested, here #39;s my take on the Mozilla Foundation #39;s current, major projects. The Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit and open-source organization that develops Mozilla and all of its related apps."
Sci/Tech,"Google has launched a new feature that tries to guess what people are looking for as they type queries into a search box. Google Suggest quietly debuted this week on the company #39;s Labs site, which showcases "
Sci/Tech,"As part of its reincarnation, America Online Inc. is creating its own software for browsing the Web and playing movies and songs. It #39;s a question of staying relevant in an increasingly broadband world."
Sci/Tech,"The Spitzer and Hubble Space Telescopes each have found dusty disks around sun-like stars. Finding such rings of dusty debris around stars the size of the sun is difficult, because they are fainter and harder "
Sports," KIEV, Dec.12 13  mmediately after defending his WBC heavyweight title in the fight against Danny Williams in Las Vegas Saturday night, Vitali Klitschko headed to his native Ukraine to joint another battle    fight for freedom in the "
Sports,"Briton Neil Cheetham came agonisingly close to claiming the Dunhill Championship in South Africa, before losing in a sudden-death play-off."
Sports,Chad Pennington took full blame for the Jets #39; loss yesterday and the numbers back him up. It was the second-worst performance of his outstanding young career.
Sports,"With some of the focus on coach Andy Reid #39;s possible future spandex practice attire, the Philadelphia Eagles got an unexpectedly stiff challenge from the Washington Redskins on Sunday night in a 17-14 victory."
Sports,"Anaheim, Calif. - There is a decidedly right lean to the three-time champions of the American League Central. In a span of 26 days, the Minnesota Twins lost the left side of their infield to free agency."
Sports,"Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis touched down in South Bend, Ind., last night and met with his new team, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame."
Sports,"Chad Hutchinson #39;s linemen were like hotel doormen.  quot;Right this way, sirs, quot; they repeatedly said, welcoming Jacksonville defenders into the Bears #39; backfield."
Sports," Peyton Manning continued to close in on the NFL record for single season touchdown passes on Sunday, firing two TD strikes as the Indianapolis Colts eased past the Houston Texans 23 14 to clinch the division title."
World,Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will become the first Spanish prime minister to be questioned by a parliamentary commission on Monday when he gives his version of events surrounding the Madrid train bombings.
Sports," Peyton Manning continued to close in  on the NFL record for single season touchdown passes on Sunday,  firing two TD strikes as the Indianapolis Colts eased past the  Houston Texans 23 14 to clinch the division title."
Sports, The University of Washington has  named Tyrone Willingham its new head football coach. The school  will have a press conference at 2 p.m. (et) Monday to introduce  him.
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif., (Sports Network) - San Francisco Giants  manager Felipe Alou answered several questions on Sunday at the  baseball winter meetings about the steroids issue and his super  slugger, Barry Bonds."
Sports," SOUTH BEND, Ind., (Sports Network) - The University of  Notre Dame has named New England Patriots assistant Charlie  Weis its 28th football coach. Weis, who will the fired Tyrone  Willingham, will be introduced at a press conference Monday at  11 a.m. (et)."
Business, China will impose tariffs on some textile exports in a move that may ease frictions with the United States and others over an expected flood of Chinese products on world markets after a global quota system expires at year's end.
World, Steve Bruce paid tribute to the influence of England striker Emile Heskey after Birmingham moved away from the Premiership relegation zone with a 2 1 win away to arch rivals Aston Villa.
Business, Have Asia's central banks lulled Americans into a false sense of security?
World," Peace talks on Sudan's war torn Darfur region got under way Monday in Nigeria's capital, overshadowed by fighting between rebels and government forces in the vast desert area."
World," North Korea is seriously reconsidering  its role in talks on its nuclear plans because of what it sees  as a concerted campaign to topple the North's ruling system,  the North Korean Foreign Ministry said on Monday."
World, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez  Zapatero Monday strongly defended Spain's withdrawal of troops  from Iraq after the March 11 Madrid train bombings that killed  191 people.
World," Romania's centrist opposition leader  Traian Basescu scored an upset victory in a presidential race  against leftist Prime Minister Adrian Nastase, partial official  results showed Monday."
World," PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysia and Singapore  agreed Monday to work on resolving long-standing disputes in  what could be a milestone in relations between the two  quarrelsome Southeast Asian neighbors."
World,The last film by slain director Theo van Gogh - whose death convulsed the Netherlands - is premiered.
Business,China said it will tax some textile exports and curtail investment in its domestic industry after the US and European Union threatened restrictions on an expected flood of Chinese clothing when quotas expire Jan. 1.
Business,"Honeywell International Inc., the world #39;s largest supplier of building controls and thermostats, agreed to buy Novar Plc of the UK for 798 million pounds (\$1.53 billion) to expand in security, fire and ventilation systems."
Business,"Squeezed at home, China #39;s biggest computer maker, Lenovo, is buying IBM #39;s money-losing PC business. But venturing abroad is fraught with risk."
Business,"By 2030, 4 in 10 homes will be under 30 years old, study says. By Matthew Tully. The Indianapolis metropolitan area will be reshaped dramatically in the coming decades as new residential, industrial and commercial "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft #39;s MSN division is expected to announce a test version of its long-awaited desktop-search software this morning in a conference call with reporters.
Sci/Tech,"Firefox, the open-source challenger to market heavyweight Internet Explorer, has surpassed 10 million downloads in a little more than a month since the browser was released in November."
Sci/Tech,"In a move both risky and essential, AOL is abandoning its strategy of exclusivity and will free much of its music, sports and other programming to nonsubscribers in hopes of increasing ad sales."
Sports,"The golf season finally enters its winter break this week, and there will be no more action on either the US PGA Tour or the European Tour until January."
Sports,"Isiah Thomas emerged from the Madison Square Garden shadows yesterday morning, gushed about his team #39;s break-even pace and swatted away the trade rumors that have chased the Knicks through the first quarter of the season."
World,Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero Monday strongly defended Spain #39;s withdrawal of troops from Iraq after the March 11 Madrid train bombings that killed 191 people.
World,"one Iraqis were killed when a bus carrying petrol exploded in a fireball after colliding with a car north east of Baghdad, a hospital official said today."
World,Leaders from Singapore and Malaysia said talks have been successful after they agreed to move forward on outstanding bilateral issues.
Business,"Just because Target has changed policy on allowing the Salvation Army bell-ringers this year doesn #39;t mean they don #39;t deserve our patronage  quot;Target doesn #39;t care about us, I don #39;t care about it, quot; Dec. 7."
Sci/Tech,"US university Penn State has advised its 80,000 students to ditch Internet Explorer, citing that browser #39;s well-reported security vulnerabilities."
Sports,The ballroom at Mandalay Bay was decorated late Saturday night for an elaborate post-fight conference where Vitali Klitschko was to celebrate his eighth-round technical knockout over Danny Williams.
Sports,"Tiger Woods shot a bogey-free five-under-par 66 to overtake a fading Colin Montgomerie and win the \$5,25-million Target World Golf Challenge in California."
Sports,CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho said he was  quot;more than unhappy quot; after Arsenal striker Thierry Henry #39;s second goal was allowed to stand at Highbury today.
Sports,"IF YOURE South African, young and very promising, with an eye on a long and successful career around the world, you would be delighted to win your maiden event in your home country as near as possible to where you were born, which is exactly what Charl "
Sports,"Dennis Erickson may not have much time left as San Francisco #39;s coach. If this was his last game, though, he will go out a winner, thanks to an unlikely pair of stars -- Ken Dorsey and Maurice Hicks."
Sports,"In the third quarter of an interactive Sunday matinee at Madison Square Garden, a fan sitting behind the Denver basket shouted a question to Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony."
Sports,"In Eli Manning #39;s eyes, it has become a trust issue between him and his teammates. In a four-game string of declining performances, lowlighted by yesterday #39;s 4-for-18, 27-yard "
World,"Fierce fighting in Fallujah forces US marines to call in both tanks, fighter jets for back up. By Pierre Celerier - FALLUJAH, Iraq."
World,"Even though a year has passed since former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was arrested, terrorism continues to escalate. Saddam was assumed to be organizer of the resistance in Iraq and was arrested on December 13 of last year on his farm in Tigrit."
Business, Business software maker Oracle Corp.  on Monday posted a higher quarterly profit on firm demand for its market leading database software.
Business, China #39;s likely emergence as the world #39;s textile and garment superpower after 30 years of global quotas end Dec. 31 has spooked rival producers across 
Business,Building supplies-to-cheque printing group Novar today agreed to be taken over by US giant Honeywell for 798 million. The deal sent shares in Novar up more than 14 and is 
Business," Singapore shares ended flat Monday, although many Chinese stocks fell on renewed fears about corporate governance sparked by a newspaper report containing unconfirmed allegations about a businessman linked to Singapore listed United "
Business,"Nippon Steel, Japans leading steelmaker, has agreed to pay a record price of more than \$120 per tonne for coking coal from next spring to Australias BHP Billiton Mitsubishi "
Business," Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN.AU) isn #39;t ready to lower the fuel surcharge on its tickets although oil prices have retreated from highs, the Australian airline #39;s chief executive Geoff Dixon said Monday."
Business,"  Tired of rushing to a ringing phone only to hear telemarketers pitching insurance products, exciting new job opportunities or cable TV packages?"
Sci/Tech,"In a move both risky and essential, AOL is abandoning its strategy of exclusivity and will free much of its music, sports and other programming to non-subscribers in hopes of boosting ad sales."
Sports,Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBC heavyweight title tonight against Danny Williams in Las Vegas. Klitschko is 34-and-2 with 33 knockouts heading into his first title defense.
Sports,"The Toronto Blue Jays are close to signing Canadian third-baseman Corey Koskie and hope to have a deal done by Monday.  quot;We #39;re still talking, and hopefully we #39;ll know something soon, quot; Blue Jays general manager JP Ricciardi told TSN on Sunday night."
Sports,Charlie Weis will be named the next head football coach at Notre Dame tomorrow during a Monday morning press conference. The New England Patriots offensive coordinator is known as one of the rising stars in 
Sports,"CHARLESTON, SC -- Ben Reed scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Western Michigan beat the College of Charleston, 69-56, on Sunday."
World," China's Communist Party chief, Hu Jintao, pulled a close political ally out of a problem plagued province Monday in an apparent further consolidation of power after assuming the top job in the military in September."
World,"A suicide car bomber killed 13 people today next to the heavily fortified area in central Baghdad housing the interim government and US embassy, and eight US Marines died in combat in western Iraq."
World,EU foreign ministers met on Monday to make final preparations for a landmark decision later this week to open entry talks with Turkey amid renewed evidence of strong 
World,"In a long statement in its trademark colourful language, the Korean Central News Agency issued its clearest indication since the US elections in November on the prospects for the stalled multilateral negotiations."
World,US troops expel a group of Arab businessmen visiting Afghanistan to hunt a rare species of bustard.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 13 (newratings.com) - Cingular Wireless, a joint venture between SBC Communications (SBC.NYS) and BellSouth Corporation (BLS), has agreed to sell its 33 stake in Indias fifth-largest mobile operator, Idea Cellular, to Singapore "
Business,"The monthly figures may provide some relief however, that the UK housing market is not showing signs of a sustained downward trend after last month #39;s figures showed a drop in prices of 0.1pc from August."
Sci/Tech,"Deep rumblings many kilometers (miles) below the San Andreas fault in California could offer a way to predict earthquakes, according to US scientists."
Sports,"As a team, the Jets have an awful lot to prove. And as a quarterback, Chad Pennington is still trying to cement his reputation as a big-game performer."
Sports,"Allan Houston started the game on the bench, and finished it on the bench. In between he was so-so, with more than a couple of shots that rattled around inside the rim before "
Sports,"In the time it took the ball to tumble from kick returner Derrick Ward #39;s arms, the New York Giants #39; chances of beating the Baltimore Ravens evaporated Sunday."
Sports,"The clock kept ticking on the Pedro Martinez stats, news-Red Sox stats, schedule negotiations last night, with all signs pointing to the ace hurler making up his "
World,"Israeli forces fired rockets at the Gaza City on Monday, responding to an earlier attack launched by Hamas movement against an army post."
World,"Spain showed Spain was the only country with a large majority in favour of Turkey #39;s accession. poll of 4,813 people conducted between November 25 and December 3 and published by Le Figaro newspaper on Monday."
World,"Before his defection 11 months ago, Kim, a 35-year-old with round-rimmed glasses and a self-assured air, enjoyed the relatively blessed life of the North Korean elite."
Business,"Oil prices climbed above \$41 a barrel on Monday after Saudi Arabia cut January crude deliveries to clients in Asia, confirming that the top exporter was adhering to OPEC #39;s agreement last week to curb excess supply."
Business,The government of Singapore and Telekom Malaysia have agreed to buy a 48 percent stake in Idea Cellular of India from three companies for \$390 million to tap into India #39;s wireless market.
Business,"France has formally proposed former European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy as a candidate to become the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Lamy said Monday."
Business,Telecommunication equipment maker Telefon AB LM Ericsson said Monday it received a \$805 million (euro609.3 million) contract from Guangdong Mobile Communication Corp.
Business," A final laboratory test has confirmed an Alberta dairy cow had mad cow disease, the second case Canada has found in its herd, an industry source briefed by veterinary officials said on Sunday."
World," Reformist opposition candidate Traian Basescu was winning Romania's presidential runoff in a tight contest, according to partial official results released Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp. said on Monday retailers had almost completely sold out of the Play Station Portable on its first day in Japanese stores, marking a strong start for the company #39;s first handheld game machine."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a celestial event and scientists say the annual Geminid Meteor Shower is the best astronomy show of the year, with meteors shooting across the sky in all directions."
Sci/Tech, Ex president Bill Clinton last week delivered the keynote address at the launch of a new business focused search engine.
Sci/Tech," More college campuses are adopting deeply discounted   and legal   digital music as the latest amenity for students. Several top schools began offering these services in September, either free or highly subsidized."
Sports,Real Madrid will play the last six minutes of their match with Real Sociedad on January 5 after yesterdays encounter was abandoned because of a bomb scare.
Sports,Pavel Nedved scored with a superb free-kick four minutes from time to give Juventus a precious 1-0 Italian Serie A win at Bologna on Sunday.
Sports,"Running back Jerome Bettis flipped a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jerame Tuman three plays after surpassing the 13,000-yard barrier early in the fourth quarter, fooling what had been a nearly impenetrable New York Jets defense and sending the Pittsburgh "
Sports,"With a chance to legitimize their postseason aspirations Sunday, the penalty-prone and offensively challenged Bears came up flat in a 22-3 loss to the Jaguars."
World," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov met Chinese military leaders in Beijing Monday to discuss cooperation between China, a fast rising military power, and its main foreign arms and weapons technology supplier."
Sci/Tech, Sprint and Nextel Communications could announce a  #36;35 billion merger this week in a deal that would forge a third goliath in the quickly consolidating wireless industry.  The union would complete Sprint's transformation from perennial also ran in the troubled long distance business.
Sci/Tech, Sun's open source license proposal for Open Solaris will surely be unpopular.
World,"Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov met Chinese military leaders in Beijing Monday to discuss cooperation between China, a fast-rising military power, and its main foreign arms and weapons-technology supplier."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp.  on Monday said rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc.'s  board has accepted a sweetened purchase offer of about  #36;10.3 billion, ending a long and bitter hostile takeover battle."
Sci/Tech, Oracle Corp. announced Monday that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire PeopleSoft Inc. for approximately  #36;10.3 billion.
World," His elegant, red walled Capitol office is filled with boxes of memorabilia and photos and artwork in bubble wrap. At the end of this week, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D S.D., will close the doors for the last time and leave behind the view of the National Mall that he has enjoyed for a decade."
Sci/Tech,"This week I purchased the ingredients for Red Thai Curry, a fantastic dish I was first introduced to at Bangkok Pavilion in my wonderful home of Kansas City. It has fantastic, varied texture, a medley of rose-tinted colors, and a scent sure to get any curry enthusiast's saliva glands working overtime.  After returning from the grocery store with my bag of goodies, I wasted no time in preparing my meal.  My shopping list included:    1 bag sticky sushi rice  1 can coconut milk  Red Thai curry paste  fresh basil leaves  fresh anise leaves  1 green bell pepper  1 red onion  1 tomato  1 bag frozen peas  lemon grass  Total time from preparation to serving is about 45 minutes, so set aside at least an hour just in case there's an unforeseen complication.  "
Sci/Tech,"On a recent political round table on CNN, Ann Coulter took a swipe at Canadians, saying that we should consider ourselves ""lucky that we are allowed to exist on the same continent"" as the US.     Alright, Ann, this isn't the first time that an American has denied our right to exist. It's been going on for most of US history. But let's say, for the sake of argument, that we exist at the USA's continued sufferance. If we're that much trouble, why not do what your implications in those statements suggest.    Invade. You're bound to do better than you did before.    Just remember that last time, someone  burned the White House down."
Sci/Tech,\\Right now if I want to show you a resource local to my desktop I'd have to copy\it to an HTTP server and then provide you with the updated URL.\\While most geeks can do this easily enough its pretty hard for most users.  Its\also very confusing.\\I guess IM is moving in this directly.  If you want to give them a file just\drag it into your IM session.\\URLs might be overkill because you'd never want to put a local URL into an HTML\document or blog post.\\Then again it would be cool to have my own burtonator: URI scheme!\\
Sci/Tech,Chinese distributor lined up as 'potential buyer'
Sci/Tech,"Or more properly, could have lost them their jobs"
Sci/Tech,"Chip-making technique to fuel AMD64, PowerPC, 'Cell' production"
Sci/Tech,Bank customers may soon be able to check their balances on mobile phone screens in an initiative from the Link cash machine network and Morse.
Business," Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> on Monday said  rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> board  has accepted a sweetened purchase offer of about  $10.3 billion,  ending a long and bitter hostile takeover battle."
Business," The dollar was under pressure again  Monday, snapping last week's rebound ahead of a key week of  U.S. data and Tuesday's meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve on  interest rates, but European shares got a lift as oil prices  hovered near five month lows."
Business," The World Trade Organization (WTO)  agreed Monday to begin accession talks with Iraq and  Afghanistan, but the United States again blocked any such  negotiations with Iran, diplomats said."
Sci/Tech,"NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe will likely resign this week to take a \$500,000-a-year job as chancellor of Louisiana State University's Baton Rouge campus, university officials said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,Iris Beckwith uses a 5-foot-tall robot to help teach elementary school students why it is illegal to download movies and music from the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Mark Potts, a self-described ""recovering journalist,"" says with a bit of understatement: ""It isn't Woodward and Bernstein stuff."""
Business,"   Chief executives in the Washington-Baltimore region are more optimistic in their hiring plans for the year ahead than are their colleagues across the nation, according to a survey released last week."
Sci/Tech,"Ening a bitter battle, PeopleSoft's board has finally approved a deal worth around \$10 billion Oracle says."
Business,"HONG KONG The Commerce Ministry in China plans to impose tariffs on some textile exports, a step that could avert a trade war with the United States and the European Union over a new influx of low-cost Chinese garments that had appeared likely to flood "
Business,"Deutsche Boerse has made a 1.3 billion (\$2.49 billion) approach for the London Stock Exchange, and the LSE #39;s rejection of it on Monday left observers doubting a much better offer would emerge."
Business,"US retail sales rose 0.1 percent in November, the Commerce Department said on Monday in a stronger-than-expected report that cemented views the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again this week."
Business,"Ken Andre, CIO at packaging company Greif Inc. and an IBM customer, says he #39;s not worried about IBM #39;s sale of its PC business to China #39;s Lenovo Group Ltd."
Business,"Clothing company Tommy Hilfiger Corp. said Monday that it agreed to purchase the trademarks of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, including Lagerfeld Galleries and other Lagerfeld collections, for an undisclosed cash amount."
Business,"DaimlerChrysler and General Motors will jointly develop new hybrid motors to compete against Japanese rivals on the fuel-saving technology that reduces harmful emissions, the companies said Monday."
Business,Computer Sciences Corp. late Sunday said it has agreed to sell DynCorp International and related assets to private equity firm Veritas Capital for \$850 million.
Business,"Iron ore prices will probably rise another 20 percent in 2005 after increasing 19 percent this year, the top executive of the world #39;s biggest ore exporter said Monday."
Business,"Australia #39;s chief commodities forecaster, the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics, said Monday livestock exports will be nudged higher in the current economic year as overseas markets retain their appetite for Australian beef and lamb."
Business,"LONDON The possibility of a further slide in the dollar and a decline in demand for US assets has become a potential risk to financial stability, the Bank of England said on Monday in its semiannual Financial Stability Review."
Business,The listing of the worlds largest real estate investment trust (Reit) by Hong Kongs Housing Authority descended into chaos on Monday after the agencys lawyers admitted 
Sci/Tech,Sony #39;s anticipated PlayStation Portable (PSP) has virtually sold out on its debut day in Japan - the launch outside Japan will follow next year.
Sci/Tech,"The head of the US space agency (Nasa), Sean O #39;Keefe, is preparing to resign, according to US newspaper reports. Mr O #39;Keefe will meet with a committee seeking to fill the job of chancellor at Louisiana State "
Sci/Tech,AMD and IBM today announced that they have developed a new and unique strained silicon transistor technology aimed at improving processor performance and power efficiency.
Sports," Four teams took the first big step toward the Super Bowl by clinching division titles, joining the Philadelphia Eagles, who already wrapped up the NFC East crown."
Sci/Tech,The Geminid meteor shower is one of the annual meteor showers that pull professional and amateur astronomers alike out into the cold night air.
Sci/Tech,"Boeing #39;s new heavy-lift Delta 4 rocket must wait a further week before making its maiden flight from Florida, US. All the technical issues on the 70m-tall (230ft) vehicle that delayed its weekend blast-off "
Sci/Tech,One phenomenon that has become quite obvious from the vast numbers of virus victims over the last year is that people click first and ask questions later.
Sci/Tech,"All Mozilla browsers, including Firefox, boasted a combined share of 7.35 percent, a five-percent increase since May. Jakob Snilsberg, Opera Software #39;s manager of global distribution, gamely "
Sci/Tech,Newham Council has signed a \$27m (16m) 10-year deal with Hewlett-Packard to provide a Microsoft Windows and Exchange 2003-based IT infrastructure.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s no wonder portable digital music players are one of the hottest gadgets this holiday season, as they carry hundreds or even thousands of songs, they #39;re compact enough to bring anywhere and getting music on to the player is as easy as two mouse clicks "
Sci/Tech,"Buying a new television used to straightforward: It was simply a matter of deciding how large you wanted the screen to be. Today, however, the purchase process has become much more complex as the 107-year-old "
Sci/Tech,Sharman Networks has called former Napster expert witness Justin Tygar to give his testimony during the ongoing trial against the peer-to-peer software provider for alleged copyright infringement.
Sci/Tech,"Samsung today unveiled a small, low-power multimedia memory card (MMC) designed for mobile phones. At just 12 x 14 x 1.1mm, Samsung #39;s MMCmicro device is one-third the size of today #39;s common reduced-size multimedia cards."
Sci/Tech,"Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Samsung Networks, an IP communications service provider in Korea, have signed an IP-VPN (Internet Protocol - Virtual Private Network) distribution agreement."
Sports,"TIGER WOODS again showed the world he #39;s back in business by winning his own golf tournament, the Target World Challenge in California."
Sports,"More than 70,000 people were forced to leave Real Madrid #39;s Bernabeu stadium on Sunday following a bomb scare. David Beckham and other Real Madrid players had to leave the pitch three minutes before the end of their 1-1 match against Real Sociedad."
Sports,"Chris Byrd, John Ruiz, Lamon Brewster, and Vitali Klitschko all hold a fraction of the undisputed heavyweight crown, but which of these pugilists can claim legitimately that he is the one true champion?"
Sports,NERVES - no problem. That #39;s the verdict of Jose Mourinho today after his Chelsea side gave a resolute display of character at Highbury.
Sports,FOR Celtic chairman Brian Quinn there is simply no hiding place from reminders of what has to be done. That includes when he is sitting watching his side win 2-0 at Dunfermline to reclaim top spot in the SPL.
Sports,"Champions Milan have said they will make Chelsea an offer to sign on-loan striker Hernan Crespo.  quot;We are already in talks with Chelsea, quot; confirmed Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani."
Sports,New Southampton boss Harry Redknapp plans to bring Jim Smith in as his assistant in time for Saturday #39;s Premiership clash against Tottenham.
Sports,"Porto FC of Portugal won the European/South American Cup, beating Once Caldas, from Colombia, 8-7 on penalty kicks after the game, including the additional time, ended in a 0-0 draw."
Sports," The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly lured Corey Koskie back to Canada. The third baseman from Anola, Man., has reached a preliminary agreement with the Jays on a three year,  $17 million US contract, according to the Globe and Mail."
Sports,"Maybe I #39;m out of the loop, but I don #39;t remember when it was normal for a football coach to work for two teams at the same time."
Sports,Pakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik could play in the first Test against Australia starting on Thursday as he waits for results of tests on his bowling action.
Sports,"The Patriots stats, news steamroller has yet to meet an obstacle it can #39;t obliterate. Job-hunting coordinators. (Allegedly) vengeful running backs."
Sports,  Byron Leftwich threw two touchdown passes and the Jacksonville defense constantly harassed Chad Hutchinson in the Jaguars #39; 22 3 victory over the injury depleted Chicago Bears yesterday.
World," Israel plans to pull troops out of Palestinian cities for a Jan. 9 presidential election to pick a successor to Yasser Arafat, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said on Monday."
World,The US Army said that eight of toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein #39;s jailed lieutenants who were earlier refusing food had now given up their protest.
World,Hospital workers say a suicide car bombing in Baghdad has killed at least 13 people and injured 15 others. Police say the car exploded while waiting in line at a gate to the Green Zone.
World,A Palestinian National Authority(PNA) senior official said Monday that the PNA welcomed a diplomatic reconciliation with Kuwait in a sign that the relations between the two sides were improving.
World,Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged yesterday to press forward with democratic reforms even if the European Union refuses to open membership talks with Turkey this week.
World,"Former Congolese rebels blocked Kinshasa #39;s troops reinforcement to the border with Rwanda, according to reports on Monday. According to senior military commanders in eastern "
World,"The US and Britain shouldn #39;t have dismantled Iraq #39;s army after toppling Saddam Hussein, Iraqi interim President Ghazi al-Yawar said in a radio interview on the one-year anniversary of the former Iraqi dictator #39;s capture."
World," Human Rights Watch said Monday it had uncovered two more cases of prisoners dying in American custody in Afghanistan, and it accused the Bush administration of ""dragging its feet"" on investigations that could have prevented the abuse of prisoners in Iraq."
Business,"The acquisition will elevate No.3-ranked Oracle to No.2, behind SAP of Germany, the world's biggest maker of business-management software."
World,"Jamie Foxx has three Golden Globe nominations, with Nicole Kidman and Johnny Depp also up for prizes."
World,"Peoplesoft agrees a \$10.3bn takeover bid from rival business software firm Oracle, after an 18-month corporate battle."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Dec. 10, 2004    Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) has been awarded a contract by China Telecom Corporation Limited (China Telecom) for building its next generation IP backbone "
Sci/Tech,"Q:I HAVE SOME SONGS that play fine with the iTunes program, but when I look for the song files on my hard drive, I can #39;t find them."
World," Ahead of his firsthand look at the tsunami's devastation, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday the United States has responded appropriately to what he called one of the world's greatest catastrophes."
Sports,FAST bowler Glenn McGrath has batting trumps Inzamam-ul-Haq and Yousuf Youhana in his sights and he has warned Pakistan to expect a rough ride on an old-style Perth pitch this week.
Sports," Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress continually preaches the importance of  quot;having respect #39; #39; for the football, and his players have done an impressive job of practicing what Childress preaches."
World,PALESTINIAN militants found a way around the heavy fortifications at the Israeli army post between Egypt and Gaza -- tunnelling under the base and blowing it up.
World,India and Pakistan on Monday agreed to jointly fight the war against narcotic and psychedelic substances quot;We have to fight the war against narcotic drugs together.
World,South Africa A complete a seven-wicket victory against England in their final warm-up before the first Test.
Business,"US retail sales in November were up 0.1 per cent from the previous month, slightly higher than expected. Sales were 7.2 per cent up on the same month last year, according to advance estimates "
Business,"Manufacturer Honeywell International agreed Monday to a \$1.5 billion bid for Britain #39;s Novar PLC, beefing up its security business and lifting 2005 earnings towards consensus forecasts."
Business, US fashion company Tommy Hilfiger announced it had bought up clothing brands belonging to the stylist Karl Lagerfeld for an undisclosed sum.
Business, Early indicators were mixed for North American stock markets Monday as investors weighed the impact of an expected US interest rate hike and a  $10.3 billion US merger in the technology sector.
Business,"RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)--After jumping 9 in 2003 and 19 in 2004, iron ore prices appear likely to rise another 20 or more in 2005 as the world #39;s biggest steelmakers "
Business,"Hospital chain Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Monday that fourth-quarter results from continuing operations will fall below third-quarter levels, due to weak volumes and high bad debt expense, and forecast a slow earnings recovery in 2005."
Sci/Tech,A new faster version  #39;strained silicon #39; has been developed by IBM and AMD. The companies are claiming that the resulting transistors are up to 24 per cent faster than existing processes.
Sci/Tech,"  Ericsson has been awarded a USD 805 million contract by Guangdong Mobile Communication Corporation Limited (Guangdong Mobile) to expand its GSM network in Guangdong Province, China."
Sports,BODE Miller won his fifth victory of the World Cup season in a giant slalom here today after the three men ahead of him all faltered.
Sports,"European champion FC Porto won the Toyota Cup on Sunday, defeating Colombia #39;s Once Caldas 8-7 in a penalty-kick shootout in a game between the top club teams from Europe and South America."
Sports,"The Blue Jays placed a phone call to Menasha, Wis., last night. As the crow flies, Menasha is about as far away from baseball #39;s winter meetings as the southernmost tip of Greenland."
Sports,Silvio Baldinis adventure at Parma is over as on Monday morning the Ducali announced his sacking. This was partly due to their latest defeat at Livorno which leaves the Gialloblu firmly anchored in the last places of Serie A.
World,"India News: New Delhi, Dec 13 : India and Pakistan on Monday agreed to jointly fight the war against narcotic and psychedelic substances."
Business,"Shoppers showed a bit of cheer at the cash registers in November, boosting sales at the nation's retailers by 0.1 percent."
Business,"Business software giant Oracle Corp. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc. after sweetening its offer by 10 percent to approximately \$10.3 billion. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,"<p>\</p><p> By Tim Ahmann</p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials are\expected to nudge interest rates up on Tuesday for a fifth time\this year, another small step in a campaign to gradually lift\borrowing costs before inflation rears its head.</p>"
Business,"A fall in the price of crude oil pushes UK raw material prices to their lowest level in two years, official figures show."
Business,Bank customers may soon be able to check their balances on mobile phone screens in an initiative from the Link cash machine network and Morse.
Business,FARMERS recovering from the drought of 2002-03 have received some good news and bad: the value of crop and livestock exports is forecast to rise but the price of wool is set to fall.
Business,driven by China #39;s insatiable demand for Australian coal - are expected to boost national export earnings by \$12.5 billion this year.
Business,"Stelmar Shipping Ltd. on Monday said it has agreed to be acquired by Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. for \$1.3 billion, including debt assumption."
Sci/Tech,IBM has quit the personal computer market 23 years after legitimising the PC revolution that changed everything - from the way we work to the fortunes of Microsoft #39;s Bill Gates.
Sci/Tech, The Air Force is scheduled to launch a new Delta 4 rocket here this afternoon in a test that will help determine whether it can become a  quot;heavy lift quot; vehicle to carry billion dollar 
Business,"Retail sales rose 0.1pc in November, for the third straight monthly increase. Auto sales declined 1.3pc in the month, after falling 0.5pc in the previous month."
Sci/Tech,"SINGAPORE : SingTel has teamed up with the South Korean conglomerate, Samsung, to tap the Korean market. Both companies have signed an agreement to distribute Internet Protocol for Virtual Private Networks services in Korea."
Sci/Tech,"We need a search engine to find all the search engines. Two more Web-query services launched last week, Accoona and Blingo; their initial performance, however, suggests market leaders Google and Yahoo don #39;t have reason to worry yet."
Sports," VAL D'ISERE, France (Reuters) - As far as Hermann Maier is  concerned, the Alpine skiing season has yet to start."
Sports,_ Another Kobe conflict for the Lakers. Bryant has accused Karl Malone of making a pass at his wife at a game last month. Talking before Los Angeles #39; 105-98 win over Orlando on Sunday night 
Business,Bond investors are less inclined to buy the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note after the security had its biggest weekly rally since September and before the Federal Reserve #39;s expected interest-rate increase this week.
Sports,SCOT Euan Little #39;s chase for a bumper pay packet ended in a soggy mess after a dramatic finale to golf #39;s Dunhill Championship in South Africa.
Sci/Tech,  The launch of Boeing #39;s new Delta Four heavy lift rocket was scrubbed for a second time Sunday because of technical problems.
Business," U.S. retail sales increased by 0.1  percent in November, the Commerce Department said on Monday,  slightly stronger than expectations, while the previous month  was revised sharply higher."
Business," The dollar lost ground against the euro  and the yen on Monday after a brief rebound last week, as  investors grew cautious ahead of U.S. data on trade, the  current account deficit and investment flows later in the week."
Business," U.S. stocks were set for a higher open  on Monday, helped by news business software maker Oracle Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> struck a deal to buy rival PeopleSoft Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>,  ending a bitter takeover battle."
Business, Oil prices fell to a fresh five month  low on Monday as a bout of fund led selling countered a cut to  supplies by top OPEC exporter Saudi Arabia.
Business," U.S. stocks to watch on Monday: ORACLE  CORP. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>, PEOPLESOFT INC. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>:"
Business," DaimlerChrysler and General Motors  will jointly develop new hybrid motors to compete against  Japanese rivals on the fuel saving technology that reduces  harmful emissions, the companies said on Monday."
Business, U.S. manufacturer Honeywell  International agreed a  $1.5 billion trump bid for Britain's  Novar Plc on Monday to beef up its security business and lift  2005 earnings from the low end of forecasts.
Business,The European Union council has officially adopted a proposal to eliminate all quantitative restrictions on the import of textile and clothing from World Trade Organisation countries from 1 January 2005.
Business,"US shoppers showed a bit of cheer at the cash registers in November, boosting sales at the country #39;s retailers by 0.1 per cent."
Business,Treasuries were stripped of early gains on Monday as US retail sales data proved strong when many in the market had been betting on a weak outcome.
World,Denmark holds a national day of mourning for victims of the Asian tsunami disaster a week ago.
Sci/Tech,"The maiden flight of Boeing #39;s new Delta 4 heavy-lift rocket is expected to be delayed until the week of Dec. 19. Sunday, for the second day in a row, the booster #39;s planned "
Sci/Tech,This one is named Geminids because it seems to originate from the constellation Gemini. It will deliver about a dozen stars an hour.
Sci/Tech,Apple and PayPal announced on Friday that the US incarnation of the iTunes Music Store (ITMS) now accepts payment via PayPal #39;s Virtual Wallet.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Windows Server team has issued a road map for server products in 2005, indicating no changes to the most recent projected delivery dates for the next version of Windows Server 2003 and beyond."
Sports,Britain #39;s former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world retired last year after retaining his WBC title against giant Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko.
World,"The US Secretary of State warns of more violence in Iraq as elections approach, after a new suicide attack."
World,The UN's emergency aid chief says he is optimistic the world will meet the challenges of the tsunami disaster.
World,Israeli helicopters targeted two buildings in the Gaza Strip overnight following a massive explosion under an Israeli army post on the border between Israel and Egypt.
World,Pakistan today denied a newspaper report the CIA has set up covert bases in the countrys remote tribal regions to hunt for Osama bin Laden.
World," TORONTO (CP)   Royal Bank is refunding about  #36;9.2 million to 152,000 customers who were charged a separate fee for a service that should have been included in their banking package fee. The refunds average about  #36;60 each."
World," A suicide car bomber killed at least  seven Iraqis at an entrance to Baghdad's Green Zone government  and U.S. diplomatic compound on Monday, a year to the day since  U.S. forces captured Saddam Hussein."
World," China and Russia will hold their first  joint military exercises on Chinese territory next year, the  Interfax news agency quoted Russian Defense Minister Sergei  Ivanov as saying in Beijing on Monday."
World,Real Madrid and Real Socieded will play the final six minutes of their abandoned game.
Business,"  PeopleSoft Inc. agreed Monday to be bought by Oracle Corp. for  $10.3 billion, or  $26.50 a share, an 11 percent premium to Friday #39;s stock price, ending a bitter 18 month acquisition battle."
Sci/Tech,"Engineers from IBM, AMD, Sony and Toshiba have developed a strained silicon transistor technology aimed at improving processor performance and power efficiency with up to a 24 percent transistor speed increase."
Sci/Tech,Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Walter Wendler may see some tough competition if he interviews for the chancellor position at Louisiana State University.
Sci/Tech,"building is dusty work, and now two space telescopes have captured images of cosmic construction materials: disks of dust circling stars about the same size as our sun."
Sports,It was intense and committed without any of the brutishness that Manchester United employed to stop Arsenal #39;s unbeaten run of 49 league matches in October.
Sports,A new era in Notre Dame football began at 8:42 pm Sunday as Charlie Weis whisked through the halls of the Joyce Center. Weis exited the dark blue Chevy sport utility vehicle 
Sports,They chewed up huge chunks of yardage both in the air and on the ground. But the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday also found out the hard way that the key to 
World,Hundreds of Egyptians defy a ban on public protests to call for an end to President Hosni Mubarak's 23-year rule.
Sports, The soccer game between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad that was suspended because of a bomb threat Sunday will be completed on Jan. 5.
World,Hello! magazine challenges a ruling which made them pay damages to Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas.
World,"The world's second-largest maker of business software was created in the deal, which ended a long and hostile battle."
World,"""Sideways"" led Golden Globe contenders today with seven nominations, including best musical or comedy film, three acting nominations and best director."
World,"A powerful car bomb exploded near an entrance to Baghdad's fortified Green Zone Monday morning, killing 11 Iraqis and wounding at least 13 people, according to officials at nearby Yarmouk Hospital."
World,"Prime Minister Adrian Nastase said Monday he had conceded defeat in Romania's presidential runoff in a telephone call to opponent Traian Basescu, whom he called ""the future president of Romania."""
World,"Palestinians detonated a massive bomb underneath an Israeli military checkpoint on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt late Sunday afternoon, killing at least four Israeli soldiers and wounding eight others, Israeli military officials and Palestinian militants said."
Business,Oracle Corp. #39;s 18-month struggle to gain control of PeopleSoft Inc. drew to a close this morning when PeopleSoft #39;s board agreed to a new \$10.3 billion takeover offer.
Business,"Werner Seiffert, the chief executive of the Deutsche Brse, the German stock market, has made little secret of his determination to expand into London."
Business,US manufacturer Honeywell International agreed a \$1.5 billion trump bid for Britain #39;s Novar Plc on Monday to beef up its security business and lift 2005 earnings from the low end of forecasts.
Business,"Tenet (THC:NYSE - news - research) continued to test the nerves of its daring shareholder corps Monday, predicting a wider-than-expected fourth quarter loss, a billion-dollar writedown and another weak year in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Game fans stood in lines through a chilly Tokyo night to be among the first in the world to get their hands on Sony #39;s PlayStation Portable, the consumer electronics giant #39;s first handheld game machine."
Sci/Tech,"Your processor can now run 24 faster at the same power levels based on the new strained silicon transistor technology, as claimed by IBM and AMD today."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s a global celestial event and scientists say the annual Geminid Meteor Shower is the best astronomy show of the year. NASA #39;s Web site explains that the shower is created as Earth moves through a cloud 
Sports,HARRY REDKNAPP aims to install Jim Smith as his assistant before Southampton face Tottenham next Saturday. Redknapp was unveiled as Saints boss last week - just a fortnight after leaving south-coast rivals Portsmouth.
Sports," Clinton Portis dived into the end zone with 12 minutes yet to bleed away on the game clock Sunday night, and now we would learn from what sort of stuff these Eagles are made."
World,Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday accused India of being  quot;paranoid quot; over its efforts to secure F-16 fighter aircraft and other weaponry from the US but said this would not have any bearing on nuclear and conventional confidence building measure talks between 
Business,"The online auto marketer hits a rough patch in the road, deflating its profit outlook."
Business,Satellite radio wins the market's straw poll by landing its two key players into the Nasdaq-100 Composite.
Business,"Investors welcomed the end of Oracle Corp. #39;s 18-month battle to take over PeopleSoft Inc., pushing stocks higher Monday. A better-than-expected survey of retail sales also helped the markets."
Business,"Deutsche Boerse AG, Europe #39;s largest stock exchange by market value, made a 1.35 billion-pound (\$2.6 billion) takeover offer for London Stock Exchange Plc, its second attempt in five years to buy the UK company."
Business,"Cardinal Health (CAH:NYSE - news - research) was grounded once again Monday after the struggling health care supplier laid out plans to cut 4,200 jobs."
Business,"The acquisition of IBM #39;s personal computing division by China #39;s Lenovo Group is seen having little impact on the Indian market in the short- or medium-term, analysts and industry officials said."
Business,"November sales data raised retailers #39; spirits Monday, as the government reported better results than expected after the holiday season had so far been viewed with some disappointment."
Business,"Attendance at North America #39;s 50 most popular theme and amusement parks jumped almost 4 percent in 2004, the first overall increase since the 2001 terrorist attacks slowed the US travel and tourism industry."
Business,"Soaring household debt and the rise in credit card spending has left Briton #39;s borrowers teetering on the brink of a precipice when it comes to the amount they owe, the Bank of England has warned."
Sci/Tech,"Louisiana State University may be the next stop for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Chief Administrator, Sean OKeefe, 48 years old."
Sci/Tech,"Penn State, a public university with an enrollment of about 80,000 students, has made its browser choice, or at least a recommendation on which one not to use."
Sci/Tech,"LONDON, Dec. 11. - Monkeys use tools to dig up roots, crack seeds and dig insects from holes in trees, scientists have found, contradicting the traditional idea that humans are natures only toolmakers."
Sports," Real Madrid and Real Sociedad will play out the remaining six minutes of Sunday #39;s match, which was interrupted by a bomb hoax purporting to come from ETA, on January 5. The clubs were drawing 1 1 when police evacuated 70,000 spectators."
Sports,"Hermann Maier faltered to give Bode Miller victory in the men #39;s Giant Slalom at Val d #39;Isre on Sunday. Maier had led after the first leg but, along with fellow Austrian #39;s Gruber and Raich, stuttered on the "
Sports,"49ers -- Wilson 19 pass from Dorsey (Peterson kick), 13:41. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:05. Dorsey 1-yard run on 4th-and-1 to San Francisco 35; Hicks 15-yard run to 50; Jackson 11-yard run to Arizona 19."
World,"This week, as EU heads of state meet to decide the fate of Turkey #39;s candidacy for EU membership, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be preparing his own run for the Turkish presidency."
World,"December 14, 2004  A North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman has denied an International Herald Tribune report that hundreds of the country #39;s generals defected to China."
World," General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG, two of the world's biggest automakers, are teaming up to develop fuel saving hybrid technology for a range of vehicles that will help them compete with hybrid vehicle leaders Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co."
World," The head of Japan's central bank acknowledged Monday that the pace of economic recovery here may be slowing, but said the downturn is only temporary."
Business,"US stocks gained after PeopleSoft Inc. agreed to be bought by Oracle Corp. and Honeywell International Inc. made a UK purchase, signaling that companies are optimistic about the economy #39;s prospects."
Business,The London Stock Exchange said Monday that it had rejected a fresh takeover proposal from German rival Deutsche Boerse but has agreed to further talks.
Business,"Retail sales in the United States increased by a modest 0.1 percent in November following a revised gain of 0.8 percent in October, the Commerce Department reported on Monday."
Business,"  Attendance at North America #39;s 50 most popular theme and amusement parks jumped almost 4 percent in 2004, the first overall increase since the 2001 terrorist attacks slowed the US travel and tourism industry."
Business," Bayer AG, the German drug and chemical company, has agreed to sell its plasma products business for  $590 million in cash and stock to the private US investment groups Cerberus Capital Management and Ampersand Ventures."
Sci/Tech, AMD and IBM say theyve developed a unique technology that results in up to a 24 transistor speed increase at the same power levels as similar transistors made without it.
Sci/Tech,"After the launch of Google #39;s new desktop search tool, it was only a matter of time before other search engines followed suit. Yahoo!"
Sports,Atlanta running back TJ Duckett set a team record with four rushing touchdowns to help the Falcons clinch their third division title in franchise history.
World, Iraqi interim President Ghazi al Yawar said on Monday the US led coalition authorities had made a big mistake by dismantling the country #39;s armed forces and main government ministries after toppling Saddam Hussein from power.
Business," US retail sales rose 0.1 percent in November, a better than expected start to the crucial holiday shopping season, seasonally adjusted government figures showed."
Business,"DECEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Oracle Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PeopleSoft Inc. for \$26.50 per share, or about \$10.3 billion, the companies said today, ending an acrimonious "
Business,"The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) agreed on Friday to cut the supply of oil to world markets and defend higher prices in spite of concern about the effect of \$40-a-barrel oil would have on economies, businesses and households."
Business,"US stocks were set to open slightly higher on Monday, helped by another retreat in oil prices, while business software maker Oracle Corp."
Business," Geico doesn #39;t mind you Googling Geico, but when you do, it wants Google to tell you about Geico, not Allstate or AIG."
Business,"Tommy Hilfiger Corp., known for its logo-splashed clothing and baggy jeans, agreed to buy the Karl Lagerfeld label to expand into luxury wear with apparel brands developed by the German-born designer."
Business,"Waste Management Inc. on Monday said its Canadian subsidiary will sell a landfill in Chatham, Ontario to BFI Canada Income Fund in a deal worth up to \$90 million."
Business,"Uncertainty about future foreign exchange moves and what impact they might have on interest rates and asset prices is one possible risk to a stable outlook for the financial system, the Bank of England said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,MFORMA Group and Marvel Enterprises announced that the companies will bring content based on Marvel #39;s brands to mobile phone users.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft is but hours away from a second flyby of the Saturian moon Titan set for Monday , December 13 with the closest approach image data arriving at about 8 PM."
Sports,By Anthony Evans in Las Vegas pic by Mr Will : WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has welcomed the news that bitter rival Lennox Lewis is considering a comeback with derision.
World,"China and Russia will hold their first joint military exercise next year, the Chinese government said Monday, as President Hu Jintao called for an expansion of the rapidly growing alliance between the former Cold War rivals."
World,The French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) announced that the majority of the public in France and Germany were definitely against Turkey #39;s European Union (EU) membership.
Sci/Tech," After a drop off earlier this fall, more fraudulent Web sites are popping up."
Sci/Tech," Motorola Inc. has been selected to provide a  #36;344 million expansion to a wireless network run by China United Telecommunications Corp., or China Unicom, one of the largest network operators in the world."
Sci/Tech," Investors welcomed the end of Oracle Corp.'s 18 month battle to take over PeopleSoft Inc., pushing stocks higher Monday. A better than expected survey of retail sales also helped the markets."
Sci/Tech," A tin bath on the cliffs of northern Iceland, where locals take a dip to treat skin complaints, could help scientists give an early warning of big earthquakes and save thousands of lives."
Sci/Tech," Thirteen endangered whooping cranes landed safely at a west central Florida wildlife refuge Sunday morning, finishing a 64 day, 1,200 mile journey from Wisconsin to their wintering grounds."
Sci/Tech," Archaeologists unveiled Sunday the tomb of a member of a powerful family that governed a swath of western Egypt about 2,500 years ago, along with a dozen recently discovered mummies from Roman times."
Sports,Nina Kraft is banned for two years by the German Triathlon Union on Monday after admitting taking a performance-enhancing drug EPO before the 2004 Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
World," A suicide car bomber killed at least  seven Iraqis at an entrance to Baghdad's government and  diplomatic compound on Monday, a year to the day since U.S.  forces captured Saddam Hussein."
Business,"Cingular, jointly owned by BellSouth and SBC Communications, said the buyers are Singapore Technologies Telemedia and TM International of Malaysia."
Business,Canadian trains and planes manufacturer Bombardier Inc. fired its chief executive officer on Monday and its share price dropped to record lows.
Business,"Tenet Healthcare Corp., the second- largest US hospital chain, said fourth-quarter charges may exceed \$1 billion and its loss from continuing operations will widen from the third quarter #39;s because of increased bad debt."
Business,Germany #39;s Bayer has agreed to sell its blood products business to US investment firms Cerberus and Ampersand Ventures for about \$590 million as it continues to narrow the focus of its health-care business.
Sci/Tech,"  Weather and technical conflicts scrapped three planned attempts this weekend to launch the first Delta 4 Heavy from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, according to a report."
Sci/Tech,"Late last week, Yahoo! Inc. said it will begin testing a new desktop search engine in early January, with the hope of extending its search engine #39;s reach, thereby contributing added, incremental paid search revenue."
World,"BEIJING, December 13 (RIA Novosti) - Russia is not concerned about the possible lifting of the embargo on the supply of armaments to China from the EU countries, announced Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov at a press conference in Beijing."
Sci/Tech,Redefining confronting your weaknesses head-on
Sci/Tech,<strong>Review</strong> Quite a tempting package?
Sci/Tech,Extension ratified for Japanese and US public safety band
Sci/Tech," Researchers at IBM <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> and  Advanced Micro Devices Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AMD.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AMD.N</A> have improved a chip making  technology called strained silicon, boosting  semiconductor  performance at a time when such gains are increasingly hard to  come by, the companies said on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Larry Ellison might not wear a red suit and a white beard, but he sure knows how to deliver the goods for his investors. Next stop after the PeopleSoft acquisition? Germany, the home base of rival SAP. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Samer Salameh envisions a world in which you can videoconference, check and send e-mail, watch your favorite television shows, make online reservations at your favorite restaurant and pinpoint the best route around a traffic jam -- all from the comfort of your moving vehicle."
Sci/Tech,"Thomson #39;s Technicolor subsidiary will provide duplication services for both HD DVD and Blu-ray formats, based on customer preference, the company says."
Sci/Tech,"PayPal has launched a new promotion offering five free tracks from the iTunes Music Store. You can now use PayPal to securely and easily buy music from the massive iTunes catalogue, including lots of exclusive tracks and videos."
Sports,Harry Redknapp has confirmed that he wants to appoint Jim Smith as his assistant manager at Southampton. The pair worked together at Portsmouth for more than two years before they left the club last month 
Sports,Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns as the New England Patriots held off the visiting Cincinnati Bengals for a 35-to-28 victory Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"HNTB Cos.  has recruited retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, the former commander of the U.S. Southern Command, to serve as non-executive chairman of its federal government operation in Washington."
Sci/Tech,Anteon International Corp. has won a \$10 million subcontract from Lockheed Martin Corp. to develop a video system for the Army to use in its urban warfare training.
Sci/Tech,"As part of its reincarnation, America Online Inc. is creating its own software for browsing the Web and playing movies and songs. It's a question of staying relevant in an increasingly broadband world."
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday agreed to a  sweetened  $10.3 billion buyout by rival software maker Oracle  Corp., relenting after a bitter, 18 month takeover saga marked  by personal insults, courtroom battles and the ouster of  PeopleSoft's chief executive."
Business," U.S. retail sales rose 0.1 percent  in November, the Commerce Department said on Monday in a  stronger than expected report that cemented views the Federal  Reserve will raise interest rates again this week."
Sci/Tech,A rare species of robin settles in for its first winter in Scotland after being spotted on a reserve in Aberdeenshire.
Sci/Tech,"The head of the US space agency Nasa Sean O'Keefe is preparing to resign, according to reports."
Business," Paul Tellier resigned as president and  chief executive of train and plane maker Bombardier Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDsvb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDsvb.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDb.TO</A>, a year before his contract was to  expire, the company said on Monday."
Business, Tenet Healthcare Corp. on Monday said  fourth quarter charges could exceed  $1 billion and it does not  expect 2005 operating results to exceed breakeven as the  hospital operator struggles with fewer patients and bad debt.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists at Bangor University believe a blind man possesses a ""sixth sense"" that allows him to recognise sad faces."
Business," 3Com Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COMS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COMS.O</A> on Monday said it  will buy network security firm TippingPoint Technologies Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TPTI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TPTI.O</A> for about  $430 million, as 3Com expands its  telecommunications equipment offerings to compete better in the  market for large corporate users."
Business," U.S. retail sales rose 0.1 percent in November, the Commerce Department said on Monday in a stronger than expected report that cemented views the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again this week."
Business," U.S. regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd.  founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday."
Business,The Supreme Court on Monday put restrictions on companies that want to voluntarily clean up their polluted land and sue former owners to share the costs.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PeopleSoftfor \$26.50 per share, or approximately \$10.3 billion, the companies said Monday, ending an acrimonious takeover battle that has lasted for more than 18 months."
Sci/Tech,"German electronics giant Siemens could decide on the future of its mobile phone manufacturing division as early as next month, a company spokesman said."
Sci/Tech,"IBM and Advanced Micro Devices(AMD) have jointly developed a new method for implementing strained silicon technology on both positive and negative transistors, the companies are expected to announce Monday."
Sci/Tech,"After a drop off earlier this fall, more fraudulent Web sites are popping up."
Sci/Tech,Controversial bills proposed new penalties (including jail time) for copyright violations.
Business,"European stock markets rose this morning, amid news that the Frankfurt and London stock exchanges were considering a possible link."
Business," WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - A final laboratory test has  confirmed an Alberta dairy cow had mad cow disease, the second  case Canada has found in its herd, an industry source briefed  by veterinary officials said on Sunday."
Business,"Bombardier Inc., the world #39;s top maker of train equipment, ousted Chief Executive Officer Paul Tellier after the company #39;s market value dropped by two-thirds since he was hired two years "
Business,"five percent of workers voted against strikes, in a ballot that drew participation by 77 percent of the 1,300 eligible employees."
Business,Tenet Healthcare Corp. on Monday said fourth-quarter charges could exceed \$1 billion and it does not expect 2005 operating results to exceed breakeven as the hospital operator struggles with fewer patients and bad debt.
Business,"US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday."
Business,"A FEDERAL judge in Alexandria, Va., will hear opening arguments today in a case that pits Geico against Google. Geico, the auto insurer owned by Berkshire Hathaway, sued Google in May for trademark infringement."
Sci/Tech,"The Seattle Times article: MSN search engine has foot in door, takes a close look at how a search box in MSN Messenger 7.0 might reveal clues about MSN #39;s  quot;broader strategy in the search business."
Sports,"He is so young and so good that the mere sight of him hitting a golf ball might be enough to induce an older player to give up, go into a dark room and babble quietly to himself."
Sports,"Two major schools are expected to introduce their new head football coaches Monday, Notre Dame and Washington. Two weeks ago, Tyrone Willingham was fired as head coach at Notre Dame and Monday "
Sports,"After the 1989 men #39;s soccer finalists were declared co-champions when the game couldn #39;t be settled in overtime, the NCAA instituted a penalty shootout following a set amount of extra time."
World," As of Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at least 1,329 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 1,042 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said. The figures include three military civilians."
World,"1. Pregnant fan sneaks into security area to be closer to Shah Rukh Khan as he performs, while fireworks go off. 2. Grenade thrown towards stage but lands in security area, killing pregnant fan."
World,The United Nations called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo as fighting between rival army factions flared for a third day.
World,"A suspected car bomb has exploded in a diplomatic quarter of Damascus wounding two people, Syrian officials say. The car was quickly removed by security teams who collected debris on the street in the Mazze area, reports said."
World,China #39;s Communist Party chief Hu Jintao moved a close political ally out of a problem-plauged province on Monday and analysts say he will make more personnel changes as he continues to consolidate power.
World," Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych accused the United States on Monday of meddling in Ukraine's internal affairs, claiming the Americans have financed his opponent's presidential campaign."
World, The United Nations called on Monday for an immediate cease fire in eastern Congo as fighting between rival army factions flared for a third day.
World," A suicide car bomber killed at least  seven Iraqis outside Baghdad's government compound on Monday, a  year to the day since U.S. forces captured Saddam Hussein."
World," A suspected bomb blew up in a car in a  crowded district of Damascus on Monday, destroying the vehicle  and slightly wounding a passerby, residents said."
World, Romanian opposition leader Traian  Basescu won a tight presidential election on Monday and vowed  to usher in a centrist government to end the ex communist  left's hold on power and take the country into the EU in 2007.
Business,"This morning, Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) announced double-digit gains in sales, net income, and per-share earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, plus a definitive agreement to acquire business "
Business,"The oil producing OPEC cartel Monday began reducing its oil output to maintain prices around current levels, the Wall Street Journal reported."
Business,Security firm will operate as a division of 3Com; deal expected to close next year. By Networking Pipeline News. 3Com has signed an agreement to purchase the security company TippingPoint for \$340 million.
Business,"Cardinal Health Inc. will cut 4,200 jobs, or 7 percent of its work force, as part of a three-year restructuring plan outlined Monday by the Central Ohio health-care products and services provider."
Business,"Greek shipping company Stelmar Shipping Ltd. (SJH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday agreed to be acquired by shipbuilder Overseas Shipholding Group Inc."
Business,"Some of Fiat #39;s auto workers struck for two hours Monday, a day ahead of a top-executive meeting that could determine whether Fiat SpA insists on an option to force General Motors Corp."
Sports, Jeff Wilkens booted a clutch 31 yard  field goal to earn the St. Louis Rams a playoff berth with a  32 29 overtime victory over the New York Jets on Sunday as the  NFL postseason picture gained sharper focus.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. announced today that they have jointly developed a new method for implementing strained silicon technology on both positive and negative transistors."
Sci/Tech,"Punches continue to be thrown in the fight over which next-generation DVD format will be established as the industry standard. (And there will be an industry standard, right corporate bigwigs?"
Sci/Tech," The Internet browser wars, dormant for several years, shows signs of heating up again as a result of gains from a new program called Firefox, a research report showed on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Microsofts MSN division will be holding a teleconference today at 1 pm EST to announce their newest addition to the MSN network.
Sci/Tech,"On Friday, Microsoft alerted me to sweeping changes in the Windows Server roadmap, an update of sorts to the information that Microsoft Senior Vice President Bob Muglia gave me during an interview in May."
Sports,the knockout blows on Judgment Day were restricted to Las Vegas as the capital #39;s contenders slugged themselves to a stalemate at Highbury.
Sports,"POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa (AFP) - England captain Michael Vaughan admitted his team had received a  quot;kick up the backside quot; when they crashed to a seven-wicket defeat against South Africa A at Sedgars Park."
Sports,"To beat the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots anywhere, let alone at Gillette Stadium, it takes a spotless effort."
Sports,"George Krikorian shows pictures at his eponymous movie theaters, but for the longest time, neither his best runner, Hollywood Story, nor his trainer, John Shirreffs, got their picture taken."
World,Israel accused the Palestinian authorities on Monday of doing nothing to prevent attacks after five soldiers were killed in the deadliest assault since the death of Yasser Arafat more than a month ago.
World,", Carlito Pablo. Editor #39;s Note: Published on page A1 of the Dec. 14, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. HIS PASS was good for three hours but former President "
World,"A member of the Palestinian militant group Hamas escaped unhurt on Monday when a bomb blew up his car in the Syrian capital Damascus, a Palestinian source said."
World,"GENOA, ITALY - More than two dozen Italian police officers accused of beating protesters at the G-8 summit in Genoa must stand trial, a judge has ruled."
World,"BRUSSELS, Dec 13 (AFP) - Cyprus wants Turkey to demonstrate willingness to normalize its relations with the Cypriot government before an EU summit next March, Cypriot Foreign Minister George Iacovou said Monday."
Business," Paul Tellier stepped down as as president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc., sending the train and plane maker #39;s shares down as much as 26 percent to a 10 year low on Monday."
Business,"Greek shipping Stelmar Shipping Ltd. (SJH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it agreed to be acquired by shipbuilder Overseas Shipholding Group Inc."
Business,ROME Some of Fiat #39;s auto workers struck for two hours a day ahead of a top-executive meeting. Tomorrow #39;s meeting could determine whether Fiat insists on an option to force General Motors to buy the struggling Italian auto group.
Business," WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - A final laboratory test has  confirmed an Alberta dairy cow had mad cow disease, the second  case Canada has found in its herd, an industry source briefed  by veterinary officials said on Sunday."
World, A Chilean judge on Monday formally charged former dictator Agusto Pinochet with homicide and kidnapping in one of many pending cases related to human rights abuses committed during his 17 year rule.
Business,"After 18 months of rancor, Oracle makes PeopleSoft an offer it can't refuse.  Also: IBM, AMD find ways to boost the performance of silicon chips   hellip;.  Survey ranks the most IT savvy countries; U.S. slips to 7th place   hellip;. and more."
World," German carmaker Volkswagen AG will begin assembling heavy trucks in the United Arab Emirates beginning in 2006, a spokesman said Monday."
Sports, The Golden State Warriors have placed guard Derek Fisher on the injured list with a sprained right knee.
World," Gen. Augusto Pinochet was indicted Monday for the kidnapping of nine dissidents and the killing of one of them during his 1973 90 regime, and the former dictator was placed under house arrest."
Sports, College Sports Television announced distribution deals with cable operators Cox and Charter Communications on Monday that could make the channel available in more than 65 million households.
Sports, Andy Roddick fired coach Brad Gilbert this weekend after 1 1/2 years together that yielded a U.S. Open title and the No. 1 ranking.
World," Congressional Democrats and dissident groups asked the Ohio Supreme Court on Monday to review the outcome of the state's presidential race, hours before the Ohio delegation to the Electoral College was to cast ballots for president and vice president."
World," A member of the Palestinian militant  group Hamas escaped unhurt on Monday when a bomb blew up his  car in the Syrian capital Damascus, a Palestinian source said."
Business,"For a small cap, Jacuzzi has a megabrand. But it's probably not enough to excite investors."
Business,Oracle announces a blowout quarter and a deal for PeopleSoft at \$26.50 per share.
Business,Consumer Reports' effort to rate drugs offers a lesson to pharmaceutical companies.
Business,"At the worst possible moment, Ford announces the worst possible recall."
Business,European shares edged higher on Monday bolstered by reassuring comments from UK bank Lloyds TSB on its earnings expectations for this year.
Business,"Jaguar workers have voted against striking in protest at the ending of car production at their historic factory in Coventry, it was announced today."
Business,"Cardinal Health Inc., a medical products and services company, plans to cut 4,200 jobs, or about 7 percent of its work force, and close 25 offices as part of a three-year restructuring plan, the company said Monday."
Business,US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson rejected a staff proposal to sanction Gary Winnick as part of a settlement with Global Crossing Ltd.
Sports,"1. According to published reports, the source of the recent feud between Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone is that Kobe is accusing the Mailman of making a pass at his wife, Vanessa, at a Lakers game last month."
Sports,"Third baseman Corey Koskie plans to leave the Minnesota Twins for Toronto. Koskie and the Blue Jays reached a preliminary agreement last night on a 17 (m) million dollar, three-year contract."
World,"Augusto Pinochet, the former Chilean dictator, was indicted on charges that he took part in a plot by Latin American military regimes to kill opponents in the 1970s."
Business,A Register History The tale of Oracle #39;s attempt to buy Peoplesoft is a story of Larry Ellison #39;s relentless pursuit of his target in the face of implacable hostility from the PeopleSoft board.
Business,"The London Stock Exchange today rejected a 1.35bn takeover approach from German rival Deutsche Brse, but held open the prospect of further talks."
Business, Paul Tellier was dismissed as president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. on Monday in a bombshell announcement that drove down the company #39;s stock to a record low.
Business,Tommy Hilfiger Corp. announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to purchase German designer Karl Lagerfelds brands for an undisclosed cash amount.
Sci/Tech,AMD and IBM have developed a strained silicon transistor technology which the firms believe will dramatically increase processor performance.
Sci/Tech,The 2004 Geminid meteor shower is underway. Midnight sky watchers this weekend sawbright meteors shooting out of the constellation Geminid--at least a few per hour.
Sports,GameNight: Bob Davie says  quot;not intelligent quot; scheduling may have been the Irish #39;s downfall. And things don #39;t get easier the next few years.
Sports,Comparing the Jets #39; 17-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday to their loss to the New England Patriots seven weeks ago is like comparing a torn ligament to a broken bone.
Sports,"Hollywood Story rallied from fourth turning for home to post a one-length victory Sunday over Royally Chosen in the \$150,000 Bayakoa Handicap at Hollywood Park."
Business,"The European Union (EU) said Monday it would eliminate from January 1, 2005 all quantitative restrictions on the import of textile and clothing products from World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries."
Business,Networking hardware and software maker 3Com Corp. said Monday that it agreed to buy TippingPoint Technologies Inc. for \$430 million in cash in a move to strengthen its security offerings for business customers.
World,"Hours after a bomb ripped through his concert at Colombo, Shah Rukh Khan, who returned to Mumbai with his team mates, said the incident will not deter him from holding similar shows."
World," Croatia's pro Western President Stjepan  Mesic narrowly failed to win re election on Sunday, paving the  way for a second round run off against the candidate of the  ruling conservative government."
World,"DAMASCUS, Dec 13 (AFP) - A car belonging to a Palestinian exploded in a residential district of Damascus on Monday, in what the Syrian authorities said was an  quot;act of sabotage."
World,"A judge today ordered 28 police officers to stand trial for their alleged brutality in a raid against anti-globalisation protesters during the 2001 Group of Eight summit in Genoa, news reports said."
Sci/Tech,"Launched in 1997, the Cassini Huygens mission is a cooperative US\$3.27 billion venture between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and Italy #39;s space agency."
Sports,Celtic ditched Dunfermline 2-0 at East End Park on Sunday to reclaim top slot in the Scottish Premier League. Their bitter Glasgow rivals Rangers had gone top 
Sports," Salim Stoudamire had 15 of his 18 points in the second half, helping No. 14 Arizona turn a close game into a 97 79 rout of Arizona State in their Pac 10 opener Sunday."
World, The man who brought the Yugo and Subaru to this country has a new project  #151; becoming the first mass importer of low cost Chinese made cars.
World,"What once was the thriving Iraqi city of Fallujah now is a virtual ghost town of bombed-out buildings and piles of rubble. Nearly five weeks after the fight for the city began, a fight in which more than 50 "
World,"A suspected bomb blew up in a car in a crowded district of Damascus on Monday, destroying the vehicle and slightly wounding a passerby, residents said."
Sports,College Sports Television announced distribution deals with cable operators Cox and Charter Communications on Monday.
Business," Paul Tellier stepped down as president  and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDsvb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDsvb.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDb.TO</A>,  sending the train and plane maker's shares down as much as 26  percent to a 10 year low on Monday."
Business," U.S. regulators have decided against  filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. founder Gary  Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his  attorney said on Monday."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Monday following a  pickup in merger activity in the software and telecom sectors  and better than expected retail sales in November, which  signaled an uptick in consumer spending."
Business," The Chalone Wine Group Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CHLN.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CHLN.O</A> a  U.S. winemaker, on Monday rejected an existing buyout offer  from French luxury wine maker Domaines Barons de Rothschild,  saying it was now entertaining a better offer."
Business," Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> has expanded its  recall of Escape and Mazda Tribute SUVs to nearly 600,000  vehicles, according to the automaker and the U.S. National  Highway Traffic Safety Administration."
Business,"UPDATE: Oracle #39;s (Quote, Chart) dogged pursuit of PeopleSoft (Quote, Chart) was rewarded on Monday as PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors agreed to sell the company for \$10.3 billion."
Business,"China has decided to impose duties on its exports of textiles and apparel, a move that could ease worldwide fears that Chinese clothing makers will soon dominate the global market after its liberalization on Jan."
Business,"The Chalone Wine Group Ltd. (CHLN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) a US winemaker, on Monday rejected an existing buyout offer from French luxury wine maker Domaines Barons de Rothschild, saying it was now entertaining a better offer."
Business,Close-out retailer Tuesday Morning Corp. said Monday it expects fourth-quarter and full-year earnings and full-year sales to miss analysts #39; expectations due to poor sales of decorative 
Business,DaimlerChrysler and General Motors will jointly develop new hybrid motors to compete against Japanese rivals on the fuel-saving technology 
Sci/Tech," At age 75, Marilyn Smith discovered a wealth of reasons this holiday season to switch to a digital camera."
Sci/Tech," A new high tech computer system that provides pinpoint weather forecasts for specific stretches of highway, tested in Iowa over the past two winters, is attracting interest from transportation officials worldwide."
Sci/Tech, Amazon.com's UK chief hopes sales of digital music players and DVDs will propel the online retailer to its best quarter ever as footsore shoppers abandon the high street for their Internet terminals.
Sci/Tech,Sony #39;s first hand-held game machine is vying to give Nintendo a run for its money in Japan this holiday season. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata is taking the news with a grain of salt.
Sports,Arsene Wenger admits Arsenals title defence will fail if they do not sort out their costly lapses at set-pieces quickly. The Gunners twice led against Barclays Premiership leaders Chelsea thanks to a double 
Sports,"OVER the last four decades, even the casual sports fan could usually name the accepted world heavyweight champion, beginning with boxing #39;s golden era of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George "
Sci/Tech," SAP, the world's leading maker of business software, said it was not concerned by the creation of a new number two in the sector via the merger of rivals Oracle and Peoplesoft in the United States."
Sci/Tech," Oracle sealed a deal to buy rival business software firm PeopleSoft for 10.3 billion dollars after a bitter 18 month battle, the two firms announced."
World,"Pakistan said Monday there is no evidence that al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden is hiding in the country, and denied it had allowed CIA agents to set up bases along its border to hunt the terror mastermind."
Sci/Tech," On the surface, Lake Michigan is one of the world's biggest and wildest bodies of freshwater and a popular fishing destination."
World," A British man suffering from variant Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD), the human form of mad cow disease is no longer terminal ill, thanks to an experimental medical treatment, his father said."
Business," Paul Tellier stepped down on Monday as  president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDsvb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDsvb.TO</A>  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDb.TO</A>, surprising investors and sending the train and plane  maker's shares down as much as 26 percent to a 10 year low."
Business,Trade between India and Pakistan increases after the nations embarked on a peace process although it remains a tiny fraction of overall exports.
World,"Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and ""millions"" of civilians take part in defence exercises in Cuba."
World,France's foreign minister says Turkey should acknowledge the 1915 genocide of Armenians before it joins the EU.
World,Scientists hope the understanding of past flu pandemics can help us better prepare for future crises.
Business,"3Com Monday announced plans to acquire TippingPoint Technologies, a maker of intrusion prevention systems, for approximately \$430 million in stock."
Business,Unocal Corp. has agreed to settle two closely watched lawsuits accusing the US oil giant of turning a blind eye to human rights abuses that occurred during the construction 
Sci/Tech,"Sony #39;s handheld gaming device, the PlayStation Portable, reportedly sold more than 200,000 units on its first day of availability in Japan."
Sports,"  The University of Notre Dame has officially announced the appointment of its new head coach, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis."
Sports,Andy Roddick fired coach Brad Gilbert this weekend after 11/2 years together that yielded a US Open title and the No. 1 ranking. No specific reason was given for the surprising split in a statement Roddick released Monday through SFX Sports Group.
Sci/Tech,France Telecom makes 'substantial and significant' investment
Sci/Tech,<strong>A <cite>Register</cite> History</strong> 
World,"Philippine movie icon Fernando Poe Jr.s condition has deteriorated, prompting doctors to put him on life support following a massive stroke over the weekend, his spokesman said yesterday."
World,"Malaysia and Singapore on Monday made significant progress in repairing four decades of soured relations, agreeing to hold top-level talks on a range of disputes including "
Business,"A weak dollar should be good for U.S. exports. But it's already causing pain overseas, and in the long run it could drive up the cost of living at home"
Business,"The TIME/CNN 25 Business Influentials/Setting the Global Standards for Management, Ethics, Marketing and Innovation"
Business,"The California Public Employees' Retirement System, a state agency that used its power to influence corporations"
Business,The computer giant hands off its personal-computer business business to a Chinese firm
World,"<p></p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A Chilean judge on Mondayformally charged former dictator Agusto Pinochet with homicideand kidnapping in one of many pending cases related to humanrights abuses committed during his 17-year rule.</p>"
World,"<p></p><p> By Timothy Heritage</p><p> PARIS (Reuters) - France has formally proposed formerEuropean Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy as a candidate tohead the World Trade Organization (WTO), Lamy said on Monday.</p>"
World,"Viktor Yushchenko talks to TIME's Yuri Zarakhovich about the attack on his life, who he believes did it, what he'll do if elected President of Ukraine, and what he thinks of Vladimir Putin's Russia"
World,The Ukrainian election takes a new twist after a stunning medical disclosure
World,Rapid economic development has led to filthy air. The good news: this is a mess that can be cleaned up
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. capitulated to Oracle Corp., accepting a sweetened \$10.3 billion offer to end an 18- month battle that pitted PeopleSoft against its shareholders and led to the ouster of its chief executive."
Business,"DECEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Now that IBM plans to sell its PC division to Beijing-based Lenovo Group Ltd., the big question is whether the companies can keep users from defecting to other vendors -- which would put IBM #39;s once standard-setting PCs "
Business,Home accessories and gift retailer Tuesday Morning Corp. on Monday lowered its 2004 earnings guidance and forecast fourth-quarter results below Wall Street expectations on lower-than-expected seasonal sales.
World,"The interim president of Iraq, Ghazi al-Yawer, says the US-led coalition made a big mistake when it disbanded the Iraqi armed forces after last year #39;s invasion to topple Saddam Hussein."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Monday, after he  government said retail sales in November were better than  expected, a sign of economic strength."
Business,Generic auto parts retailers benefit from the explosion in the popularity of import car culture.
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Monday after  software maker PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> accepted rival Oracle  Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> buyout offer and a government report showed  better than expected retail sales in November, signaling an  uptick in consumer spending."
Sci/Tech,Companies will use strained silicon to boost transistor speed.
Business,"Oracles 18-month hostile takeover battle for PeopleSoft came to an end on Friday evening with a single phone call. A PeopleSoft director, through an attorney, contacted Oracle with the lucky number: \$26.50 "
Business,"Honeywell International Inc., the world #39;s largest supplier of building controls, agreed to buy Novar Plc for 798 million pounds (\$1.53 billion) to expand its security, fire and ventilation-systems business in Europe."
Business,"Paul Tellier stepped down on Monday as president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. (BBDsvb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (BBDb."
Sports,"Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has received a one-match touchline ban for imporper conduct, the Football Association (FA) said on Monday."
Sports,"Parma, Italy (Sports Network) - Parma fired coach Silvio Baldini Monday after a loss to Livorno on Sunday left the club near the bottom of the table."
World,A Chilean judge on Monday formally charged former dictator Augusto Pinochet with homicide and kidnapping in one of many pending cases related to human rights abuses committed during his 17-year rule.
World,"Arab newspaper highlighted and commented on PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas #39; apology to Kuwait for the Palestinian position on Iraq #39;s 1990 invasion of Kuwait, angered by what it saw as the PLO #39;s support of the invasion."
Sports," Florida coach Urban Meyer nearly filled out his coaching staff Monday, keeping two assistants from Ron Zook's staff and bringing four with him from Utah."
Sports," SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Sports Network) - Charlie Weis was  introduced as the new head football coach at Notre Dame on  Monday and said he intends to bring the program back to  national prominence."
World, A Chilean judge on Monday  formally charged former dictator Augusto Pinochet with homicide  and kidnapping in one of many pending cases related to human  rights abuses committed during his 17 year rule.
World," A suicide car bomber killed at least  seven Iraqis outside Baghdad's government compound on Monday,  the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein's capture."
World, A bomb blew up in a car owned by a  Palestinian in a crowded district of Damascus on Monday and a  Palestinian source in Beirut said the blast was an attempt to  kill a member of the militant Hamas group.
Sports,Jeff Wilkins made a 31-yard field goal with 3:02 left in overtime to give the St. Louis Rams a 32-29 win over the Jets as both teams made the playoffs.
Business,"German stocks rose, led by TUI AG after the tour operator #39;s German low-cost airline unit said it plans to boost the number of passengers on its flights by about 40 percent next year amid higher demand."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Advanced Micro Devices have announced that they have produced a silicon chip with a marked improvement in speed by using strained silicon technology.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Dec 13, 2004 - Sean O #39;Keefe, who has spent three tumultuous years running the nation #39;s space program, is preparing to resign, a government official says."
Sci/Tech,"Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is making its iTunes service a little more user friendly, by teaming up with eBay #39;s (Nasdaq: EBAY) PayPal to facilitate payments."
Sci/Tech,"Those characters, as well as more familiar Marvel comics stars like Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk, are going mobile. Publisher Mforma Group Inc."
Sports,"With just two warm-up games prior to the Tests, Michael Vaughan and his men have had little time for relaxation. But for the supporters out here the opening games at Randjesfontein and Potchefstroom "
World,"Seven Marines have died in combat in western Iraq. The fighting in Anbar, a vast province including Fallujah and Ramadi, was the deadliest for US forces since eight Marines "
World,The United Nations has called on all factions involved in several days of fighting in eastern Congo to agree to a cease-fire. Clashes continued Monday as the United Nations ordered the government 
World,"African Union mediators at peace talks for Sudan #39;s Darfur region say there has been an escalation of cease-fire violations during the past three months, and that these must stop before a comprehensive peace accord can be reached."
Business,Rumors are swirling that the next massive wireless merger is in the works.
Business,"US fashion company Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and German designer Karl Lagerfeld, in a surprise move, have teamed up to build Mr Lagerfeld #39;s brands on a worldwide basis."
Business,"US retail sales unexpectedly increased for a third month in November, easing concern that consumers will be tight-fisted this holiday shopping season."
Business,"Bombardier Inc. ousted Chief Executive Officer Paul Tellier after he failed to stem a decline in profit, shares and credit ratings during his two-year tenure."
Business,General Motors and DaimlerChrysler are teaming up to develop fuel-saving hybrid technology for a range of vehicles. The engines are expected to help them compete with hybrid-vehicle leaders Toyota and Honda.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft on Monday morning will likely debut a beta version of its desktop search and unveil a new connection service to tie Hotmail and the Outlook mail client.
Sci/Tech,  Coloradans willing to brave the nighttime cold and get away from the lights of the city could be in for a spectacular show Monday night.
Sci/Tech,"At long last, Sun Microsystems has delivered a new set of thin client technology that could well push the slim computing devices into the hands of the average consumer."
Sports,Arsenals Thierry Henry today missed out on the European Footballer of the Year award as Andriy Shevchenko took the honour. AC Milan frontman Shevchenko held off competition from Barcelona pair Deco and 
World,"ABUJA, 13 December (IRIN) - Continuing violence in Darfur is derailing efforts to find a political roadmap out of a crisis that has pitted the Sudanese government against rebel groups for almost two years, delegates at AU-sponsored talks said on Monday."
World," TORONTO (CP)   The fatal stabbing of a young man trying to eject unwanted party guests from his family home, the third such knifing in just weeks, has police worried about a potentially fatal holiday recipe: teens, alcohol and knives."
Business,"Consumers showed a bit of cheer in November, boosting sales at the nation #39;s retailers by 0.1 percent. The newest report on consumers #39; buying, issued by the Commerce Department today, turned out to be somewhat "
Business,"DUBLIN, Ohio - Cardinal Health Inc., a medical products and services company, plans to cut 4,200 jobs, or about 7 percent of its work force, and close 25 offices as part of a three-year restructuring plan, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"IBM (Quote, Chart) and AMD (Quote, Chart) have devised a new silicon transistor technology they claim will boost the speeds of single- and dual-core chips."
Sci/Tech,"The fight for the top of the portable gaming mountain has begun in earnest in Japan. Following up Nintendo #39;s highly anticipated DS launch, Sony has launched their version of a portable gaming system, the PSP."
Sci/Tech,"It has been billed as one of the most massive information-crunching, gigabyte-gobbling research endeavors in history -- which might explain why after a year #39;s work, scientists have gotten through only about one-tenth of a mouse #39;s brain."
World,"Iraq News, A suicide car bomber killed at least seven people today next to the heavily fortified area in central Baghdad housing the interim government and US embassy, and eight US Marines died in combat in western Iraq."
World,Pakistan on Monday denied a newspaper report that the CIA has set up covert bases in the country #39;s remote tribal regions to hunt for Osama bin Laden and stop him from plotting another attack on the United States.
World,"ABUJA, Dec 13 (AFP) -- An African Union ceasefire commission said about 40 ceasefire violations by parties to a conflict in Sudan #39;s Darfur crisis were recorded between October and early December, an AU spokesman said."
World,Malaysia and Singapore agreed Monday to work on a proposal to solve some of their long-standing bilateral disputes in what could be a milestone in relations between the two quarrelsome neighbors.
World,The European Union calls for free and fair elections in the Maldives with a parliamentary vote due this month.
Sports," From LSU at No. 1 to Ohio State at No. 10, The AP women's basketball poll had no changes Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The Allen Institute for Brain Science is making its first batch of scientific results available to the public today, through a map that shows where nearly 2,000 genes are actively operating in the mouse brain."
Sports,Tiger Woods closed with a 5-under 66 to forge a two-stroke victory over Padraig Harrington of Ireland in the Target World Challenge.
Sports,"NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) -- Dick Vermeil and Jeff Fisher #39;s last meeting was one that will live in NFL lore. Vermeil and Fisher will oppose each other for the first time since Super Bowl XXXIV on Monday "
Sports,"Chad Pennington put yesterday #39;s 17-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers squarely on his own shoulders, but he is certainly not the only one to blame, as the Jets "
Sports,"Andy Roddick has sacked Brad Gilbert, the coach who guided him to world number one and the US Open crown in 2003. No reason has been given for the split."
Sports,"  Suddenly, being Canada #39;s undisputed National Team comes with a burden, the Toronto Blue Jays seem to understand. Getting prominent Canadian natives into a Toronto uniform is part of the responsibility."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Monday after  software maker PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> accepted rival Oracle  Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> buyout offer and data showed  better than expected November retail sales, signaling an uptick  in consumer spending."
Business,"Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. on Monday said it agreed to buy Stasys Ltd., a Britain-based technology and consulting firm specializing in network communications and defense interoperability."
Business,The SEC begins an informal inquiry into the image sensor maker's restatement.
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday agreed  to a sweetened  $10.3 billion buyout by rival software maker  Oracle Corp., relenting after a 18 month takeover saga that  included the ouster of PeopleSoft's chief executive."
Business, The U.S. economy showed signs of  strength with the release of stronger than expected retail  sales data on Monday that helped cement views the Federal  Reserve will raise interest rates again this week.
Business,Is today's big retail news a surprise? Only for those who weren't paying attention.
Business,Bill Mann looks back at the returns from the three previous years of our annual stock guide.
Business,Bangladeshi garment exporters are poised to breathe a sigh of relief as China has decided to impose tariffs on some of its textile export items in preparation of the upcoming global textile quota phase-out.
Business,"The imminent deal underscores how rapidly wireless is displacing the traditional land-line phone business. If the merger goes through, Sprint plans to sell off its local-phone business, which "
Business,"Shares in the LSE jumped nearly 26 per cent to a new record at 540 pence after Deutsche Boerse made a 1.3-billion approach, which was rejected by Europe #39;s biggest equity market."
Business,Cingular Wireless continues to meet its AT amp;T Wireless merger approval obligations to shed some assets. The latest: The carrier is selling its stake in IDEA Cellular.
Business,"com December 13, 2004, 10:51 AM PT. TippingPoint makes an intrusion prevention appliance called UnityOne that sits on networks and quickly inspects incoming packets to determine whether they are malicious."
Business,"Planes, trains and no CEO: Bombardier fired its chief executive officer on Monday and its Toronto-traded stock dropped to a record low."
Business,"Gary Winnick, the former chairman of Global Crossing, the Bermuda-based telecommunications group which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2002, will not be fined "
Business,"the German vehicle producing giant Volkswagen will assemble trucks in Abu Dhabi and enter a car leasing joint venture with the Gulf emirate, it was announced Monday."
Business," Two units of mutual fund company Franklin Resources Inc.  agreed to pay  #36;20 million in civil penalties to settle charges that they used fund assets to pay for marketing and failed to adequately tell investors, federal regulators said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,We #39;ve known about  quot;strained silicon quot; for a while--but now there #39;s a better way to do it. Straining silicon improves chip performance.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft introduced a beta version of its new MSN Toolbar Suite, with desktop search functionality. The new MSN Toolbar Suite includes an updated version of the popular MSN Toolbar for Microsoft Internet "
Sci/Tech,"Sony began selling the new PSP Playstation Portable yesterday in Japan. The company says it will ship 500,000 units of the console, which plays music, videos and games by the end of the year."
Sci/Tech,"NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will resign his post, White House spokesman Scott McClellan said Monday. NASA sources told CNN on Sunday that O #39;Keefe would announce his resignation Monday, but later said the announcement would come Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"  It #39;s a global celestial event, and scientists say the annual Geminid Meteor Shower is the best astronomy show of the year."
Sci/Tech,"Yet another card format is here, spun off of the venerable MMC format by Samsung. This one is small enough to fit on a key of a keyboard, or into the smallest device."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox use around the world climbed 34 percent in the last month, according to a report published by Web analytics company WebSideStory Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Blu-ray and HD DVD -- will be costly to everyone concerned, analysts say. The availability of two rival formats will raise prices and confuse consumers."
Sci/Tech,Packard has begun selling a Pavilion PC that runs on processors from Advanced Micro Devices and a FreeDOS operating system.
Sci/Tech,"(12/13/04)The Allen Institute for Brain Science (AIBS) has released its first dataset of gene expression data in the brain for nearly 2,000 mouse genes - the first public release of the Allen Brain Atlas initiative."
Sci/Tech,"Mforma has inked a multi-year, multi-level agreement with Marvel Enterprises to bring the likes of Spider-Man, X-Men, Blade, Ghost Rider and more to the world of wireless."
Sci/Tech,Most people are accustomed to automatic tellers at the mall that spit out cash and stamps. Eduardo Alvarez wants to persuade you to use an automatic teller at the grocery 
Sci/Tech,Saturn #39;s haze-shrouded moon Titan gets a second look today from the international Cassini Huygens spacecraft. Cassini #39;s planned flyover altitude of 746 miles above the moon is the same as its October flyby.
Sports, AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko was named the Ballon d #39;Or (Golden Ball) award winner on Monday as European soccer player of the year.
Sports,"Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has received a one-match touchline ban for improper conduct, the Football Association (FA) says."
Sports,"Johan Neeskens has been sacked as coach of NEC Nijmegen, the struggling Dutch first division club said in a statement on Monday. NEC are 14th in the standings "
Sports,"CLEVELAND (Ticker) - The Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday activated guard Dajuan Wagner from the injured list. Wagner, 21, missed the last five games with soreness in his right foot."
World,"depends on whether they can rein in militants, who killed five Israeli soldiers in Gaza in an attack on Sunday. drew missile strikes in a swift reprisal and dimmed hopes for an end to decades of conflict in the post-Arafat era."
World,"A Chilean judge has ordered the house arrest of the country #39;s former dictator, General Augusto Pinochet, on human rights charges."
World,"Three European powers and Iran have begun talks on a long-term agreement on nuclear, economic and security cooperation with both sides seeking to build trust amid continuing suspicion over Tehran #39;s atomic programme."
Sci/Tech,Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro hosts the third in a series of discussions on The Washington Post's holiday tech buying guide and answer your personal tech questions.
Sci/Tech,"Thanks to a new  #39;Dual Stress Liner #39; strained silicon manufacturing technique, AMD and IBM today announced that new Athlon64 and Power processors, set to debut in early 2005, could offer a performance boost of up to 24 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Hopes -- and worries -- that U.S. regulators will soon end the ban on using wireless phones during U.S. commercial flights are likely at least a year or two early, government officials and analysts say."
World," A Chilean judge ordered former dictator Augusto Pinochet to stand trial on murder and kidnap charges linked to his role in Operation Condor, a conspiracy of 1970s South American dictatorships to eliminate opponents."
World,"One year after US forces found him hiding in a spider hole near his hometown of Tikrit, former dictator Saddam Hussein remains imprisoned at an undisclosed location awaiting his trial on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity."
Business,"In the latest snapshot of the holiday shopping season, the government reported a better performance than Wall Street had been expecting."
Sci/Tech,"An initial 200,000 of the consoles went on sale in Tokyo on Sunday as thousands of shoppers lined up overnight to buy the first devices."
Sports," Jerome Bettis is often a broken down Bus by now, weary and worn out after all those games of 20 plus carries and all the contact that goes with being an NFL power running back."
Sports," Bode Miller continued his impressive 2004 05 World Cup skiing season by winning a night slalom race in Sestriere, Italy on Monday."
Sports,"Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers activated guard Dajuan Wagner from the injured list Monday. Wagner has missed the last five games because of soreness in his right foot."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox are replacing team physician Bill Morgan, who helped stitch together a World Series title by suturing Curt Schilling's ankle and allowing him to stay in the postseason rotation."
World,"Argentina is a great place for a confab on catastrophic climate change, only Buenos Aires isn #39;t the city for it. The delegates to this tenth Conference of the Parties to "
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Defence officials have signed a  #36;2.9 million deal with a U.S. firm to develop an anti anthrax inhaler that could be available for civilian as well as military use.
World," U.S. Sen. John McCain said Monday that he has ""no confidence"" in Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, citing Rumsfeld's handling of the war in Iraq and the failure to send more troops."
Sci/Tech,"Turns out that ""Grand Theft Auto,"" the game that many of America's moral watchdogs fear will turn the nation's youth into a vast gang of pimp-smacking, carjacking hoods, actually prevents crime in some cases. Missing Links"
Business,Shares in train and plane-making giant Bombardier have fallen to a 10-year low following the departure of its chief executive and two members of the board.
Business,"Singapore Technologies Telemedia (ST Telemedia) and TM International, the international investment arm of Telekom Malaysia (together as a Consortium), have entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 47.7 per cent stake in IDEA Cellular (IDEA "
Business,"The trend of merging network and security technologies continued today as 3Com (Quote, Chart) bought TippingPoint Technologies (Quote, Chart) for approximately \$430 million, the companies said."
Sports,"Maryland nearly comes all the way back from a 17-point defecit but it is unable to complete the rally as it falls, 77-67, to Virginia Tech."
Sports,Real Madrid will play the final seven minutes of their Primera Liga match against Real Sociedad next month after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of their Bernabeu stadium yesterday.
Sports,"Bode Miller added another triumph to his sparkling season on Monday, claiming his sixth World Cup win of the campaign in a slalom and a new entry in the record books."
Sports,FULHAM #39;S United old boy Andy Cole fears his former team are poised to leave their critics red-faced. The Reds haven #39;t lost in the Premiership since defeat at Portsmouth six matches ago when they were being written off in the title race.
Sports,"Johan Neeskens has been sacked as coach of NEC Nijmegen, the struggling Dutch first division club said in a statement on Monday. NEC are 14th in the standings following a 3-2 "
Sports,Andy Roddick fired coach Brad Gilbert this weekend after 1 1/2 years together that yielded a US Open title and the No. 1 ranking. No specific reason was given for the surprising split in 
Sports,"The Pittsburgh Steelers are so good that they ended Buffalo's playoff hopes with their backups. Fourth-string running back Willie Parker had 102 yards rushing and backup linebacker James Harrison returned a fumble 18 yards for a touchdown, helping seal the Steelers' 29-24 win over Buffalo on Sunday. The Steelers won their 14th straight to match the record set by Miami in 1972 and became just the fourth team in NFL history to finish 15-1."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. has agreed to a sweetened US\$10.3 billion buyout by rival software maker Oracle Corp., relenting after a 18-month takeover saga marked by personal insults, courtroom battles and the ouster of PeopleSoft #39;s chief executive."
Sci/Tech,"Memory cards are made by a variety of manufacturers, and come in different sizes. Prices among capacities and types of memory cards also vary."
World, The Peruvian government on Sunday  denied planning an imminent offensive after urging residents  living near a captured police station in the southern Andes to  leave their homes.
Sports,Andriy Shevchenko believes the European Footballer of the Year award crowns a  quot;beautiful year quot; and the Ukrainian has every right to get a little emotional.
Sports,"BODE MILLER of the United States equalled Marc Girardelli record when he won the men #39;s World Cup alpine slalom race today. He has now won a race in all four disciplines (downhill, slalom, giant slalom and super-giant slalom) in the same World Cup season."
Sports," With everyone seeking the next Johan Santana, major league teams took their chances during Monday #39;s Rule 5 draft."
Sports," ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - Pitcher Angel Garcia was  picked first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in baseball's  Rule 5 Draft on Monday, but moments after it was over he was  traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for cash considerations."
Sports," Tyrone Willingham was not  unemployed for very long, as he was named the new head coach at  the University of Washington on Monday just two weeks after  being fired at Notre Dame."
Sports,World Cup leader Bode Miller won a slalom Monday to join Marc Girardelli as the only men to win races in all four disciplines in a season.
Business, The dollar weakened against the euro as dealers were unimpressed by better than expected US retail sales and focused instead on the likelihood that Tuesday's trade figures will show a record deficit.
Business," Paul Tellier stepped down on Monday as  president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDsvb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDsvb.TO</A>  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDb.TO</A>, surprising investors and sending the train and plane  maker's shares down as much as 26 percent to a 10 year low."
Business," U.S. stocks added to earlier gains on  Monday after software maker PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> accepted  rival Oracle Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>  $10.3 billion sweetened buyout  offer and data showed better than expected November retail  sales."
Business," SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - Members of the board of  Calpers, the biggest U.S. pension fund, voted on Monday to  demand that major car makers meet with them to defend their  lawsuit against California's new air quality regulations to  reduce exhaust emissions from cars and trucks."
Business,"Oracle #39;s agreement to buy PeopleSoft for \$26.50 per share, or approximately \$10.3 billion, means a new era for users of PeopleSoft #39;s enterprise applications."
Sci/Tech," Thousands of children's books are published in the United States each year, so finding the perfect book for that favorite niece or nephew won't be easy. It wouldn't hurt to have a little help. With that in mind, the Center for Children's Books at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign has created an online guide to help make choosing the right children's gift easier."
Sci/Tech," After 18 months of lawsuits and very public wrangling, Oracle Corp. finally roped software rival PeopleSoft Inc., proof positive that Larry Ellison's hardball tactics would get his company just what it put at the top of its Christmas list."
Sci/Tech,"Queues over a thousand people long formed at some retailers in Japan yesterday as Sony #39;s PlayStation Portable went on sale, with fears of a shortage realised as stocks sold out within hours at some major outlets."
Sci/Tech," The Internet browser wars, dormant for several years, shows signs of heating up again as a result of gains from a new program called Firefox, a research report showed."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft said that it had launched a new desktop search tool that allows personal computer users to find documents or messages on their PCs.
Sports,Spanish authorities won praise Monday for clearing Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in just minutes after receiving a bomb threat - but Real Madrid #39;s president said it set a bad precedent to suspend the match.
Sports,"Curry, a 10-year veteran, should help the Pacers deal with a roster that has been depleted due to suspensions and injuries. Last season he averaged 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 70 games for Toronto."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, Calif. (Ticker) -- The Seattle Mariners, desperate to add pop to their anemic lineup, reportedly have come to terms on a four-year contract with slugger Richie Sexson."
Sports," The National Hockey League will reject last week #39;s National Hockey League Players #39; Association proposal on Tuesday, according to The Sports Network of Canada."
Sci/Tech," Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wireless BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to follow."
World,Israeli helicopters fired eight rockets in Gaza City in response to an earlier attack by Hamas movement against an Israeli army post on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
World,"A suicide car bomber linked to al-Qaida killed 13 people just outside Baghdads Green Zone today, the first anniversary of Saddam Husseins capture."
World,The first ever direct talks between politicians and intellectuals of Indian and Pakistani Kashmir over the Kashmir dispute concluded here today with both the organisers and the participants stressing the need to continue dialogue.
Sci/Tech," While developing nations China, Brazil and India grow at break neck pace with their burgeoning industry and farming, industrialized countries want them to clean up the dirty practices that have made them some of the world's biggest polluters."
Sci/Tech, Evidence is mounting that    the time weathered red planet was once a warm and water rich world. And a Mars    awash with water gives rise to that globe possibly being fit for habitation    in its past   and perhaps a distant dwelling for life today.
Sci/Tech, NASA is reviewing a list of nbsp;fission powered missions  that could pre empt nbsp;the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) effort now being  eyed for space travel no sooner than 2015.
World,A French court upholds complaints of anti-Semitism against a Lebanese TV station and orders it off the air.
Business,"US stocks added to earlier gains on Monday after software maker PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) accepted rival Oracle Corp."
Business,"com. Global Crossing founder Gary Winnick, who sold hundreds of millions of dollars of the firm #39;s stock as it headed towards bankruptcy, won #39;t be charged with civil violations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was reported Monday."
World," ""Run away!"" her husband screamed from a rooftop after he spotted the colossal waves."
Sci/Tech,"A large crowd did during a chilly night in Tokyo--but this one was different. This one was Sony #39;s first handheld game machine, a PlayStation Portable, and about 200,000 sold when it went on sale Sunday morning."
World,Israel #39;s mighty military acknowledged Monday that it has no high-tech answers to the latest crude method of warfare used by Palestinian militants - explosives-packed tunnels dug under heavily fortified army outposts.
World,Augusto Pinochet was president of Chile from 1974 to 1990 Chile #39;s former President Augusto Pinochet pictured has been placed under house arrest on human rights charges.
World,"At least seven people have been killed and 17 wounded in a suicide car bomb attack in Baghdad, a year to the day since Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces."
Sports,"Somewhere in their latest indignity in a six-game losing streak, the Giants stepped into a rabbit hole and found themselves reliving last season all over again."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> on Monday  unveiled a new, preliminary version of its search tool for  finding documents, e mail and other files stored on personal  computer hard drives."
Sci/Tech, Canadian families could soon enjoy a  measure of peace and quiet at dinner time as the result of  legislation introduced on Monday to limit the right of  telemarketers to make unsolicited calls.
Business,Motorola Inc. #39;s shares bounced back Monday after falling sharply at the end of last week amid conflicting views on how the telecommunications equipment supplier would fare if Sprint Corp.
Business,"Train and plane maker Bombardier Inc. said on Monday that Paul Tellier, its president and chief executive officer, had resigned. The surprise resignation of Tellier and two board of directors comes one year "
Business,"Drug wholesaler Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it would cut 4,200 jobs, or 7 percent of its work force, and close 25 facilities "
Business,"In NEW YORK item, please read headline as UPDATE 1-Franklin Resources in \$20 million SEC settlement, not \$21 million. A corrected version follows."
Sports, Janel McCarville had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 12 Minnesota beat Indiana 61 47 on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices and IBM have collaborated on new strained silicon technology, which stands to boost transistor speed. In a statement ahead of the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting in San Francisco "
Sci/Tech,"SONY, the electronics and gaming giant, said its long-awaited PlayStation Portable (PSP), which can play movies, music and games, had virtually sold out on its home debut today."
Sci/Tech,"NEW DELHI: IBMs PC business sale could rock the Indian PC market. Virtually missing from the consumer PC market till now, IBM India is already drawing up a blueprint to sell PCs to households."
Sci/Tech,"The worlds most popular online shopping store Amazon has launched DVD rentals on their UK based portal. In addition, to lure customers they are offering an early bird discount of 10 to the members on DVD purchased from the website."
Sports,Celtic sent out a chilling winter message to rivals Rangers by responding to their European failure by returning to the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League table with a 2-0 win at Dunfermline.
Sports,"If money can indeed buy happiness, then Chelsea may celebrate its first league title since 1955 when the Premiership season ends next May."
Sports,Charlie Weis says his job as Notre Dame #39;s new football coach is to raise expectations and win games. It #39;s as simple as that.
Sports,"Berea, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on injured reserve Monday with a knee injury."
World,"An al-Qaida-linked suicide bomber blew up his vehicle Monday near cars waiting to enter the Green Zone, home to the US Embassy and Iraq #39;s interim government, killing 13 Iraqis on the anniversary of Saddam Hussein #39;s capture."
World,A Chilean judge has formally charged former dictator Augusto Pinochet with murder and kidnapping in one of many pending cases related to human rights abuses during his 17-year rule.
World,At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured yesterday when a large explosion ripped through a Christmas market in the southern Philippine city of General Santos.
World,The Sri Lankan authorities have promised a full investigation into a bomb blast during a concert in Colombo on Saturday which killed two people.
Business," U.S. stocks rallied on Monday after  software maker PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> accepted a sweetened   $10.3 billion buyout by rival Oracle Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> and other  big deals raised expectations of more takeovers."
Sci/Tech,"Cicadas, a possible flooded future, and the discovery of a hobbit-like human were the most popular National Geographic News stories in 2004. Read the full list and ""vote"" by clicking on the stories."
Sci/Tech,"Attention skywatchers: Grab a lawn chair and bundle up, because what experts believe will be this year's best meteor shower peaks tonight."
Sci/Tech,"Wild populations of Australian dingoes may go extinct within 50 years unless steps are taken to prevent crossbreeding with domestic dogs, scientists and conservationists say."
Sci/Tech,"Since ancient times people have marked their bodies as a form of cultural spiritualism. A new book of photographs looks at tattoos, scarification, and other traditional and modern body markings in more than 30 countries. <b>Photo gallery included.</b>"
Business,A robust revenue stream combined with an exciting drug pipeline is the recipe for success.
Sci/Tech,Microsofthas joined the desktop search fray with its release Monday of the beta test version of a suite of tools designed to let users find information stored in their PCs.
Sci/Tech,"3Combecame the latest company to scoop up technology for preventing attacks on computer networks, announcing on Monday that it was acquiring TippingPoint Technologiesof Austin, Texas, for \$430 million in cash."
Business,The company ups its 2004 guidance after the record-breaking success of Polar Express.
Sci/Tech,AMD and IBM said today they will begin using a strained-silicon transistor technology designed to augment processor performance and power efficiency.
Sci/Tech, Comic book villains like Magneto and The Green Goblin typically only blow up imaginary buildings and the occasional costumed crusader.
Sports,com. Trying to predict who #39;ll be taken in the Major League phase of Monday #39;s Rule 5 draft is about as easy as finding your car in the mall parking lot during the holiday shopping season.
World,"At least seven people, all understood to be civilians, have died when a car bomb exploded at a military checkpoint in Baghdad today."
Sports," Reliever Todd Jones agreed to a one year,  #36;1.1 million contract with the Florida Marlins on Monday, finalizing a deal that was struck in principle late last week at baseball's winter meetings."
World," A Hamas activist survived a bombing Monday that destroyed his vehicle on a Damascus street shortly after he and his family stepped out, the Palestinian militant group said."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has launched its long anticipated desktop search application, and it's packed with promising features and tools that make it a strong contender coming out the gate."
World," Philippine movie legend Fernando Poe  Jr., who came close to unseating Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in  May's presidential election, died on Tuesday after suffering a  stroke, his family said."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Monday released its promised desktop search application, focusing on adding local e-mail and file search into MSN #39;s browser toolbar, Outlook and the Windows operating system."
Sci/Tech,Danish security firm Secunia has issued warnings about a vulnerability in most Web browsers that could allow hackers to hijack pop-up windows on trusted Web sites to launch phishing attacks.
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft zoomed past Saturn #39;s largest moon early Monday, its radars and other science instruments piercing Titan #39;s thick atmosphere in search "
Sports,"  The Seattle Mariners, desperate to add some pop to their anemic lineup, coming to a preliminary agreement on a four year contract with slugger Richie Sexson, pending a physical on Sexson #39;s left shoulder."
World,"CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq After the deadliest day for US forces in Iraq in more than a month -- commanders are making it clear that the work in Fallujah (fuh-LOO #39;-juh) isn #39;t yet coming to an end."
Business," UnitedHealth Group's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UNH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UNH.N</A>  UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. has agreed to pay  $3.5 million  to settle charges that it defrauded the Medicare program, the  Justice Department said on Monday."
Business," U.S. retail gasoline prices fell to  their lowest level in three months and the cost of diesel fuel  dropped below  $2 a gallon for the first time in 12 weeks, the  Energy Department said on Monday."
Business,"With a fall in oil prices easing inflation concerns, the Federal Reserve is expected to continue its easy-does-it approach to raising interest rates, boosting a key rate by a moderate quarter-point at its final meeting of the year Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"We knew P2P would get its day in court, but did we think it would go this far? The key issue to be decided is whether file-sharing networks should be held responsible when their users copy works protected by copyright without permission."
Sports,"The Boston Red Sox are replacing team physician Bill Morgan, who helped stitch together a World Series title by suturing Curt Schilling #39;s ankle and allowing him to stay in the postseason rotation."
Sports, The Florida Marlins made the signing of right  handed reliever Todd Jones official Monday by announcing a one year contract.
World,"Iran #39;s top nuclear official Hassan Rowhani hailed Monday a  quot;new chapter quot; in relations between Tehran and Europe, after talks with key EU ministers on rewards Iran is to receive for suspending uranium enrichment to show it is not making atomic weapons."
World,"At a summit this week, European Union leaders must decide when and how to begin membership talks with Turkey. That the summit will approve opening entry talks with Ankara is a forgone conclusion."
Business,"WASHINGTON, DEC 13: The United States said on Monday it would continue to restrict imports of some textile and clothing products after a decades-old quota system expires in a few weeks, while China, under pressure from Washington, said it would slap a tax "
Business,"Reports said that the SEC felt that Global Crossing founder Gary Winnick #39;s role as non-executive chairman, which is often a position that has limited knowledge of day-to-day operations of a "
Business,"Closeout retailer Tuesday Morning Corp. (Nasdaq:TUES) on Monday cuts its fourth-quarter earnings per share to 83 cents, well below the \$1.05 a share estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call."
Sci/Tech,"The head of the nation #39;s space program will interview for the job as chancellor of LSU this week. NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe, who has ties to Louisiana, has been recruited by LSU officials "
Sci/Tech,It #39;s a key argument in the use of file-sharing services -- and it #39;s one that the United States Supreme Court says it will take up.
Sports,"It was an impressive home victory, even though the tournament, which Woods hosts, doesn #39;t count as an official victory. After the triumph at the Target World Challenge at Thousand Oaks in California, Tiger "
World,The fourth round of the African Union sponsored peace talks on Darfur to find a solution to the 22-months old crisis resumed in Abuja yesterday amidst continued violence in the Sudanese region.
World,"Three European powers and Iran began talks on a long-term agreement on nuclear, economic and security cooperation on Monday with both sides seeking to build trust amid continuing suspicion over Tehran #39;s atomic program."
Business,"Plus, IBM enters 21st century, Apple PayPals around, and Will Sprint and Nextel get together?"
Business,The company lowers its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings guidance.
Sci/Tech,The Internet's key oversight agency gave a preliminary nod Monday to new domain names targeting mobile services and the jobs market.
World,"Chinese police detained two prominent dissident writers Monday night in an apparent campaign by the government to reassert authority over liberal intellectuals who have been increasingly outspoken in their criticism of the governing Communist Party, friends and family members said."
World,"Gen. Augusto Pinochet was indicted Monday for the kidnapping of nine dissidents and the killing of one of them during his 1973-90 regime, and the former dictator was placed under house arrest."
Business,"Eighteen months after it began, the bitter and bizarre takeover battle is over. The new challenge: Make this \$10.3 billion deal work."
Business,"US manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. (HON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday bid \$1.5 billion in cash for Britain #39;s Novar Plc "
Business,"PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will pay \$750 million for General Mills Inc. #39;s (GIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) 40.5 percent stake in their Snack Ventures Europe joint venture, the companies said on Monday."
Business,"3Com, which makes switches that run corporate data networks, said Monday that it would buy TippingPoint Technologies for \$430 million to add products that bolster security for Internet-based telephone networks."
Business,"Aircraft maker Boeing Co. on Monday said its board approved a 25 percent dividend boost, raising its quarterly distribution to 25 cents per share from 20 cents and its yearly payout to \$1."
Business,"Former billionaire Stelios Haji-Ioannou loves winning the good fight, whether battling US movie studios, the car rental industry or travel agents."
Business,"Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday delayed filing its quarterly financial report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, citing an ongoing analysis of its accounting practices."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. on Monday became the second tech-industry giant to offer software for searching through computer desktops - a technology it claims is vastly superior to that launched by Google two months ago.
Sci/Tech,"The manufacturing technology can result in faster chips without increasing power requirements, say the companies. By Darrell Dunn."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s top official, Sean O #39;Keefe, is preparing to resign to pursue a job leading the main campus of Louisiana State University, agency officials confirmed on Monday."
Sci/Tech,It #39;s the end of the year and what better way for stargazers to close it out than by viewing the best meteor shower of 2004? The Geminid meteor shower occurs mid-December every year.
Sci/Tech,"The de facto standard for grid computing will be licensed to companies, and the new venture will contract for technical support of the software and services that can help companies design and run computing grids."
Sci/Tech,"Lockheed Martin Corp. on Monday announced that it will launch its Atlas V rocket on Dec. 17 as planned, while Boeing Co. waited to reschedule a launch of its Delta "
Sports,A late equaliser from Pape Bouba Diop gave Fulham a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United on Monday and prevented Alex Ferguson #39;s team from moving back into to the thick of the Premier League title race.
Sports,"We #39;ve seen the smile more lately on Access Hollywood or the Today Show than walking up a fairway, but last week at Sherwood Country Club, it was different."
Sports,Bill Belichick took a few minutes Monday to convey his congratulations to his offensive coordinator on becoming Notre Dame #39;s head coach.
Sports, The prospects of an NHL season look to be growing bleaker with each passing day. The Sports Network of Canada reported on its Web site Monday that the NHL will reject the latest proposal 
Sports," The Washington Nationals have signed free agent first baseman Wil Cordero to a one year contract, and also agreed to terms with outfielder Jeffrey Hammonds on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training."
Sports,"ABOUT 70,000 people were forced to evacuate Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu stadium minutes before the end of a Primera Liga match yesterday after a bomb threat in the name of ETA Basque separatist guerillas."
Sports,"NEW YORK: Lennox Lewis was the main topic here when it was announced that Vitali Klitschko, the World Boxing Council No. 1 heavyweight contender, will fight Kirk Johnson over 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden on December 6."
Sports," The San Francisco Giants on Monday signed free agent catcher Mike Matheny, who likely will replace AJ Pierzynski behind the plate."
Sports,"Carlos Lee was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday for outfielder Scott Podsednik, reliever Luis Vizcaino and a player to be named."
World,Romanians have elected Traian Basescu as the country #39;s next president in a surprise victory over Prime Minister Adrian Nastase that will also almost certainly prevent his 
World,"Palestinian source in Beirut says was a failed attempt to kill a member of the militant Hamas group. utility vehicle owned by the unidentified Palestinian, who escaped unhurt."
Sports, Bill Belichick took a few minutes Monday to convey his congratulations to his offensive coordinator on becoming Notre Dame's head coach. Now it's time for Charlie Weis to get back to work for the New England Patriots. Weis will finish the NFL season  #151; at least six more games if the Patriots reach the Super Bowl  #151; and Belichick doesn't expect his impending move will be a distraction.
World, Northern Ireland's major Protestant party broke off relations with the Irish government Monday after Prime Minister Bertie Ahern indicated he had accepted the IRA's refusal to provide photographs of disarmament.
Sports," Walt Harris was officially introduced as Stanford's new football coach Monday, given the task of resurrecting a program that struggled in three seasons under Buddy Teevens."
Business,"The London Stock Exchange (LSE) today rejected an offer from Deutsche Borse, its bigger German rival, valuing it at about 1.35 billion (\$2.6 billion), or 530pence per share, a significant premium to Fridays closing price of 430 pence."
Business, General Mills announced Monday that it is selling its stake in a European snack operation to PepsiCo for  $750 million.
Sports,TOURNAMENT host Tiger Woods shot a five-under 66 yesterday to overtake a fading Colin Montgomerie and win the \$7 million Target World Challenge in California.
Sports,A major statement was made to the heavyweight division on Saturday night: The Klitschko  quot;world domination quot; has officially begun.
Sports,"When White Sox general manager Ken Williams walked briskly through the Anaheim Marriott lobby on Monday, it wasn #39;t because he was excited to inform chairman Jerry Reinsdorf "
Sports,The Washington-bound team also agreed to terms with outfielder Jeffrey Hammonds on a minor league contract and selected outfielder Tyrell Godwin and third baseman Tony Blano in the Rule 5 draft.
World,Syria blamed Israel #39;s Mossad intelligence service for a bombing in Damascus on Monday which a Palestinian source in Beirut said was a failed attempt to kill a member of the militant Hamas group.
World,Some Afghan fighters talk of being duped by bin Laden and pledge to work for his capture.
World,A market bombing in the southern Philippines Sunday killed at least 15 and injured dozens.
World,A California jury recommends that Scott Peterson should be executed for murdering his wife and their unborn son.
Sports,First baseman Wil Cordero agreed on Monday to a one-year contract with Washington.
Business, UAL Corp.  on Monday announced new cuts in employees' salaries as the parent of United Airlines looks to make  #36;112 million in annual savings and emerge from bankruptcy protection.
Business, The dollar softened as traders looked past better than expected US retail sales and focused on the likelihood that Tuesday's trade figures will show a record deficit.
Business," UAL Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A> on Monday  announced new cuts in employees' salaries as the parent of  United Airlines looks to make  $112 million in annual savings  and emerge from bankruptcy protection."
Business," Flight attendants at bankrupt US  Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> have authorized their union to  authorize a strike should a federal court permit airline  management to void their contract, the Association of Flight  Attendants said on Monday."
Business," Chicago based Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> has  won a  $928 million contract to field the ground based midcourse  defense part of a planned U.S. missile defense shield, the  Pentagon announced on Monday."
Business," Paul Tellier stepped down as president  and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBDsvb.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBDsvb.TO</A>  on Monday,  surprising investors and sending the train and plane maker's  shares down as much as 26 percent to a 10 year low."
Business,"IT IS hard to think of two designers more different in their work, taste and general sensibilities than Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today launched a beta version of its desktop search tool. This tool is ment to find documents, e-mail and other files stored on your own HDD."
Sci/Tech,"AMD and IBM said Monday that they had developed a new strained-silicon process that offers more performance at the same power levels, a technology that will enter production in mid-2005."
Sci/Tech,"  NASA #39;s director has turned in his resignation, ending three years marked by a space tragedy and extra scrutiny of the space agency."
Sci/Tech,"Everyone knows that Microsoft is probably the single most powerful software company in the world. How strange it is therefore, to discover that the mighty giant is being shamed by a group of geek-like programmers "
Sci/Tech,"ITunes, Apple #39;s online music store, will now accept payments through PayPal. The payment service, which is owned by eBay, allows any individual or business with an e-mail address to send and receive payments online."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems Inc. on Monday unveiled an upgrade of its thin-client platform, which enables access to corporate applications and data through broadband-enabled home and satellite offices."
Sports," The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired slugging outfielder Carlos Lee from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for speedy outfielder Scott Podsednik, pitcher Luis Vizcaino and a player to be named later."
World,"  A year ago Monday, Saddam Hussein was pulled out of a spider hole in Iraq and hustled off to a secret location. Since then, the former Iraqi leader has undergone a hernia operation, taken "
World,"Pakistan said Monday there was no evidence Osama bin Laden is hiding in the country, and denied it allowed CIA agents to set up bases along the border to search for the al-Qaida leader."
World,"Irish Premier Bertie Ahern has apologised to Ian Paisley in a bid to halt a new row over IRA disarmament turning into a political crisis, it has been claimed."
Business,"UAL Corp. (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , parent of United Airlines, said on Monday it would cut employees #39; salaries as it looks to make savings and emerge from bankruptcy protection."
Sci/Tech,"They lined up and waited for hours, and in some cases camped out overnight to be the first to own one of Sony #39;s new handheld PlayStaion Portable devices (PSP) in Japan on Sunday."
Sports," Mel Thomas led No. 11 Connecticut with 12 points, snapping St. John's 11 game winning streak with a 60 32 victory on Sunday."
Sports," Seattle defensive end Grant Wistrom has ligament damage in his left knee and will miss up to six weeks, though coach Mike Holmgren said Monday he could be available if the Seahawks reach the playoffs."
Sports," Carlos Lee was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday for outfielder Scott Podsednik, reliever Luis Vizcaino and a player to be named."
Sports,Allard Baird would have liked to leave the 2004 Winter Meetings with a little more than the potential for trades in the rearview mirror.
Sports," Old stereotypes don #39;t die easily, particularly in the age of the Internet. Yesterday, the Bengals became the Patriots #39; 12th victim of the season."
Business,"LONDON: Europes top equity market, the London Stock Exchange, has rejected a 1.3bil cash bid from Deutsche Boerse to create a dominant European exchange, but held the door open to talks."
Business,United Airlines parent UAL (UALAQ:OTC BB - news - research) set plans to cut nonunion workers #39; pay as part of an effort to slash costs and emerge from bankruptcy protection.
Sports," Pedro Martinez closed in on a four year deal with the New York Mets, and the Boston Red Sox resigned themselves Monday to losing the three time Cy Young Award winner."
Sci/Tech, A federal judge heard arguments Monday in a trademark dispute that could threaten millions in advertising revenue for search engine Google Inc.
Sci/Tech," Meteors will shoot across the sky in all directions on Monday night, the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower."
Sci/Tech,"The Mozilla Foundation (www.mozilla.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving choice and promoting innovation on the Internet, today announced the worldwide availability of the Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0 email client."
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON Dec 13, 2004 - About 10 percent of all bird species face extinction by the end of the century and 15 percent more are on the brink, according to researchers who say such extinctions would have a widespread impact on the environment "
Sci/Tech,The Marvel deal calls for Mforma to work with the comic book giant to develop a variety of mobile applications based on Marvel content.
Sports,"Lee, who batted .305 with 31 homers and 99 RBIs last season, gives the Brewers a right-handed slugger in the middle of the lineup to complement Geoff Jenkins and Lyle Overbay, both left-handed hitters."
Sports,"Senegalese international Papa Boupa Diop scored on a 30-yard shot with two minutes remaining, earning Fulham a 1-1 tie Monday with Manchester United that kept the Red Devils #39; from gaining ground in the Premier League title race."
Sci/Tech, The Internet's key oversight agency gave a preliminary nod Monday to new domain names targeting mobile services and the jobs market.
World," Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, 89, was indicted and placed under house arrest and may, for the first time, face trial for murders and kidnappings of opponents to his 17 year rule."
World,"One year ago today, the ace of spades in the infamous deck of 55 cards representing the most-wanted people in Iraq, was taken into custody."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft Corp.  on Monday unveiled a new, preliminary version of its search tool for finding documents, e mail and other files stored on personal computer hard drives."
Sci/Tech," TAKEOVER TUG OF WAR: Oracle Corp. ends 18 months of acrimony, boosting its bid for software maker PeopleSoft Inc. by 10 percent to  #36;10.3 billion."
Sci/Tech," Ten percent of all bird species are set to disappear by the end of this century    and with them the services they provide such as cleaning up carcasses and spreading seeds, U.S. researchers said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," Vaccinating mice against Lyme disease may help protect people against the infection, which is often spread from mice to humans, U.S. researchers said on Monday."
Sports," Portland Trail Blazers head  coach Maurice Cheeks was fined  $7,500 by the league on Monday  for his behavior during this past Friday's game against Utah."
Sci/Tech, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe's resignation letter to President Bush:
Sci/Tech," International experts, searching for ways to break a deadlock with the United States over climate change, consulted on an array of ideas Monday to lure that No. 1 polluter into a joint effort to control ""greenhouse gases,"" along with such second rank emitters as China and India."
World," Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero blamed Islamic radicals linked to Al Qaeda for the March 11 train bombings and called for a cross party pact against international terrorism, while insisting Spaniards had not been ""cowards"" to vote for him."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Four ad agencies that charged taxpayers more than  #36;350,000 in commissions for a controversial TV series about hockey legend Maurice Richard actually did no work on the series, a public inquiry was told Monday."
World, Spain's prime minister accused the  previous government of deceiving the public about who carried  out the March 11 train bombings and of erasing computer records  for the crucial three days between then and elections.
World, Ukraine's influential parliament speaker  called on Monday for a scandal over the poisoning of opposition  leader Viktor Yushchenko to be kept out of the country's  presidential election campaign.
Sci/Tech,"Isn't Napier the logarithm guy? Yes indeed. A man of varied  talents, he popularized the modern decimal point notation and argued  that the Pope of 1593 was the Antichrist.    And created one of the first devices to automate binary  arithmetic. Using nothing more than a chessboard and some counters, he  developed ways to multiply, divide and even find the square roots of  binary numbers."
Business,"Oracle Corp. #39;s acquisition of PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday means about 2,000 Denver-area jobs hang in the balance. An analyst said Denver-area sales and marketing positions within the former JD Edwards line are among the most vulnerable."
Business,Tommy Hilfiger Corp. - whose once-hot preppy clothing business has cooled - is making a play to rekindle growth by buying luxury brand Karl Lagerfeld.
World," As dawn breaks over Sri Lanka's coast, dozens of parents come to the beach where huge waves seized their children a week ago. ""They believe their kids are alive and the sea will return them  #151; one day,"" UNICEF chief Carol Bellamy said on Sunday, after touring this island country's tsunami devastated shore."
Business,"Officials at 3Com said today they have signed an agreement to acquire TippingPoint Technologies, a maker of intrusion-prevention systems."
Business," UnitedHealthcare will pay the federal government  $3.5 million to settle allegations of fraud stemming from mishandling of telephone calls involving the Medicare program, the Justice Department announced."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) officials announced the release of its own desktop search application Monday, hoping to make up Google ground established two months ago."
Sci/Tech,"Ten percent of all bird species are set to disappear by the end of this century -- and with them the services they provide such as cleaning up carcasses and spreading seeds, US researchers said on Monday."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, Calif. Carlos Lee has been traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Scott Podsednik (pahd-SEHD #39;-nihk), reliever Luis Vizcaino (loo-EES #39; vihs-ky-AY #39;-noh) and a player to be named."
Sci/Tech," A felon will host, a Playboy model  will work the red carpet, and ""the most destructive band in  history"" will play on the first major live video game awards  show, airing on Spike TV on Tuesday."
Sports," After another loss to a winning team, the New York Jets tried yet again to explain why they always come up short in big games. Reserve running back LaMont Jordan was quick with an answer."
Sci/Tech,Express features editor Holly Morris discusses Tuesday's special report about local providers of VoIP -- services that let you talk over the Internet with a regular phone and a broadband connection.
Sci/Tech,"In the flat enterprise software market, the message is clear: It's time to hunt or be hunted."
Sci/Tech,Jon Oltsik explains why a new computing security conundrum presents CIOs with a problem that's not given to an easy solution.
Sci/Tech,"The software company reveals details of update to its flagship Java development tool, JBuilder 2005, available next month. \"
Sci/Tech,"Honchos at new tech firms have to do more than show up to get the big bucks now, a new study says."
Sci/Tech,Software giant knocks \$100--half the original price--off its note-taking application.
Sci/Tech,The planned buy is only the latest shakeup in the market for content management products.
Sci/Tech,New Microsoft program smoothes transition from Chinese to English.
Sci/Tech,"The 300,000-square-foot facility begins to buzz around 8 a.m. and churns continuously for a 10-hour shift (12 on the weekend)."
Sports,The New York Mets and free agent Pedro Martinez are close to finalizing a four-year contract for the 33-year-old pitcher.
Sci/Tech,Volatile capital markets cited as nanotech firm--losing money and with no products yet--withdraws initial public stock offering.
Sci/Tech,"Arno Penzias, who won a Nobel Prize for physics, is now a scientific adviser to Konarka."
Sci/Tech,"IBM supercomputer drafted to help do the math on genes connected to cancer, other diseases."
Sci/Tech,"Can food-poisoning bacteria E. coli make chips better than humans? Start-up says yes, but primordial soup will take time to steep."
Sports,"ANAHEIM, Calif. Dec 13, 2004 - Carlos Lee was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday for outfielder Scott Podsednik, reliever Luis Vizcaino and a player to be named."
Sports,Fulham boss Chris Coleman insists Monday night #39;s clash with Manchester United holds no fear for his Premiership strugglers. The Cottagers registered a stunning 3-1 victory over Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s men at Old 
Sci/Tech,"Figuring it's had enough of fighting over options, the chip giant is waiting to see what Congress comes up with."
World,The third round of peace talks aimedat ending a 22-month-old crisis in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region has been suspended after the rebels accused government forces of continuing attacking them.
Sci/Tech,Executive vice president of sales becomes Sun's executive vice president for strategic development and Sun financing.\
Sci/Tech,Company discontinues many consumer electronics lines to focus on PCs--and profitability.
Sci/Tech,"Biological and genetic weapons should take cue from online viruses and worms, British doctors say."
Sci/Tech,"President Bush signs the 2005 budget for funding the Department of Homeland Security, allocating some \$40.7 billion to that agency, an increase of 6.6 percent over 2004."
Sci/Tech,"The wireless automation technology will see explosive growth over the next few years, a new study predicts."
Sci/Tech,"Did you feel that extra jolt of electricity in the air when you arrived at work today? Yes, it's..."
Sci/Tech,Juniper Networks lands two top Cisco Systems executives to lead a newly developed channel program.
Sci/Tech,International body in charge of doling out IP addresses is set to give out new IPv6 addresses.
Sci/Tech,Juniper Networks sets tone for earnings season--analysts expect strong growth in IP networking.
Sci/Tech,Tony Li helped develop some of the most sophisticated Internet Protocol routers in the world for Cisco and Juniper. Now he's ready to dish on his ex-employers.
Sci/Tech,"This WeatherBug Backyard weather station, dubbed the Wireless Vantage Pro2, streams meteorology data to a desktop."
Sci/Tech,XM Satellite Radio Holdings introduced a handheld portable version of its satellite radio.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft today joined the desktop search fray by releasing the beta-test version of a suite of tools designed to let users find information stored in their PCs.
Sci/Tech,The deal will add TippingPoint's UnityOne line of network-based intrusion-prevention system hardware and software to 3Com's stable of enterprise security products.
Sci/Tech,"IBM and AMD have jointly developed a new method for implementing strained silicon technology on both positive and negative transistors, a technique they said could improve transistor speeds by as much as 24."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle reported second-quarter 2005 earnings that beat analyst expectations today, thanks to new software revenue and continued gains from license updates and product support."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle has signed an agreement to acquire PeopleSoft for about \$10.3 billion, the companies said this morning."
Sci/Tech,A working group made up of members from three organizations plans this month to release guidelines for complying with the data security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Business," Flight attendants at bankrupt US  Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIRQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIRQ.OB</A> have authorized their union to  call a strike should a federal court allow airline management  to void their contract, the Association of Flight Attendants  said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft MSN Desktop Search Out Today?\\Microsoft's MSN division will be holding a teleconference today at 1 pm EST to announce their newest addition to the MSN network. Will it be that MSN Search Beta is going live and full blown? Did they find a new actor to play the butterfly? ...
Business,"NEW YORK US stocks rose Monday after the software maker PeopleSoft accepted Oracle #39;s buyout offer and data showed better-than-expected November retail sales, signaling an uptick in consumer spending."
Sports,"Jeff Zimmerman's recent baseball biography reads like a broken record, or in a more modern idiom, ""Groundhog Day."""
Business,"UAL Corp. (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday announced new cuts in employees #39; salaries as the parent of United Airlines looks to make \$112 million in annual savings and emerge from bankruptcy protection."
Sports," Carrie Mason had 16 points for Virginia Tech, which hung on to upset No. 17 Maryland 77 67 in the Hokies' Atlantic Coast Conference debut on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,IBM has infiltrated deeper into EMC #39;s storage line with a new version of its SAN (storage area network) Volume Controller software.
Sports,"American Tiger Woods has won the annual exhibition golf tournament he hosts, posting a two-stroke victory over Padraig Harrington of Ireland at the Target World Challenge in Thousand Oaks, California."
Sports,"NO PLAYER will be able to claim that he is tired when the Spanish league match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad on January 5 goes into injury time, because the teams will have been playing for less than three minutes."
Sports,Corey Dillon faced his former team for the first time when it counted on Sunday in Foxboro. Dillon demanded to be let out of Cincinnati and backed up his actions with questionable behavior.
Sports," The Tennessee Titans promised they wouldn't quit until the season ended. They certainly didn't. Billy Volek threw for 175 yards and a touchdown before being knocked out of the game in the fourth quarter, and the Titans held on for a 24 19 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Tennessee snapped its five game losing skid."
World,A WARRANT placing former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet under house arrest on charges of murder and kidnapping has been suspended after an appeal by his lawyers.
Sports," The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired slugging outfielder Carlos Lee from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for speedy outfielder Scott Podsednik, pitcher Luis Vizcaino and a player to be named later."
Sci/Tech,"Online extortion is quietly affecting thousands of businesses, for a very simple reason: it works. The big question then becomes, how will you and your company decide to respond?"
World," Fighters sexually assaulted some two thirds of Liberia's population during more than a decade of war and have not been punished more than a year after the conflict ended, Amnesty International said on Tuesday."
Sports," Getting to the New Orleans Bowl was more difficult than ever for North Texas. The Mean Green open the bowl season against Southern Mississippi on Tuesday night in the Superdome, the culmination of a season that was a struggle on and off the field for the Sun Belt Conference champs."
World, President Bush's former New England campaign chairman pleaded innocent Monday to charges that he took part in the jamming of the Democrats' get out the vote phone lines on Election Day 2002.
Sports," LAKE FOREST, Ill. (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears  linebacker Brian Urlacher is expected to undergo an MRI exam  this week to determine the severity of a left hamstring injury  he sustained in this past Sunday's game against Jacksonville."
World," DAKAR (Reuters) - Fighters sexually assaulted some two  thirds of Liberia's population during more than a decade of war  and have not been punished more than a year after the conflict  ended, Amnesty International said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Interpretations of the insanity plea have changed through the ages, but advances in neuroscience promise to redefine free will and personal responsibility, and change the way we think about punishment. By Rowan Hooper."
Sci/Tech,"An apparent whistleblower is generating buzz by saying a Florida official sought vote-changing software, but cautious observers say there's plenty of room for doubt. By Kim Zetter."
Sci/Tech,"Though Sprung offers clever dialogue and a unique premise, the repetitive, simplistic gameplay ends the honeymoon early. Chris Kohler reviews the new game for the Nintendo DS."
Sci/Tech,Gadget-loving dieters will soon have no excuse for giving in to temptation while traveling. The big diet brands like Weight Watchers are coming out with calorie counters and nutritional guides for PDAs and mobile phones.
Sci/Tech,"A new report says a genetic profiling test already on the market accurately predicts which breast cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy -- and who won't. It could help 80,000 women a year make better choices about their treatment."
World,"Chile's former President Augusto Pinochet is charged with murder and kidnapping, but his house arrest is lifted."
World,Lebanese opposition parties join forces for the first time to counter Syria's influence over Lebanese politics.
Business,"PepsiCo. Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 soft- drink maker, plans to buy General Mills Inc. #39;s stake in their European joint venture for \$750 million in cash, giving it complete ownership of Europe #39;s largest snack-food company."
Sci/Tech,Work could lead to patch for damaged tissue - MIT engineers are significantly closer to mending broken hearts. In a paper to appear the week of Dec 13 in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National 
Sports,"David Beckham, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard found themselves out in the cold tonight as the European Footballer of the Year award went to AC Milans Andriy Shevchenko."
Sports,"That photo above is no longer accurate. I #39;ve shaven my head to protest the firing of ... Kevin from The Apprentice. Dude has a bachelor #39;s from Penn, an MBA from Emory and is working on a law degree from the "
Sports,"A quick analysis of players picked in the major league portion of the 2004 Rule 5 draft held Monday. Each selection costs \$50,000."
World,The former military ruler was indicted over the disappearance of nine opposition activists and the killing of one of them during his 17-year regime.
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A> on  Monday agreed to a sweetened  $10.3 billion buyout by rival  software maker Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A>, relenting after a  18 month takeover saga marked by personal insults, courtroom  battles and the ouster of PeopleSoft's chief executive."
Business,"NEW YORK, Dec 13 (AFP) - Following are key facts about Oracle, which is the number two global software company behind Microsoft, and PeopleSoft, a business software firm that agreed Monday to be bought after an 18-month battle."
Business,"FRANKFURT / DETROIT - DaimlerChrysler and General Motors Corp. will jointly develop new hybrid vehicle technology as they strive to catch up with Japanese rivals on the fuel-saving systems that reduce harmful emissions, the companies said on Monday."
World," The poisoning of Ukraine's opposition icon Viktor Yushchenko overshadowed the country's presidential election campaign after the Western leaning candidate accused the government of trying to kill him, and his pro Russia rival denied any knowledge of the case."
Sci/Tech, Thumbnail sized memory card's maximum capacity will be 128MB.
Sci/Tech,"The Redmond, Washington-based software allows the user to quickly locate files on personal computers -- just like Google #39;s two-month-old rival product."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Advanced Micro Devices have come up with a new way of straining silicon in a move that will allow them to make chips with better performance.
Sci/Tech,"Fresh from their recent successful launch of the open-source Firefox browser, Mozilla may be preparing to challenge Opera for dominance in the mobile browser market, according to a story appearing on ArsTechnica."
Sci/Tech,Scientists may have discovered a way of patching injured hearts with manufactured tissue swatches that carry the same properties as actual cardiac tissue.
Sports,"Rutgers #39; Nikki Jett (13) fouls Temple #39;s Cynthia Jordan (1) in the second half Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, in Philadelphia. Unranked Temple beat No."
Sports,"Coach Dennis Erickson is in no hurry to leave the San Francisco 49ers just yet. Erickson responded to the circling rumors about his future Monday, saying he thinks he #39;ll still be employed by the 2-11 Niners at least until January."
Sci/Tech," Oracle Corp. finally scooped up bitter rival PeopleSoft Inc. after 18 months of legal and verbal strife, ending a nasty feud with a  #36;10.3 billion deal that promises to shake up the business software industry."
Sports, The Republican leader of the California Senate has introduced a resolution calling for the dissolution of the Bowl Championship Series.
World,A judge in Chile is once again trying to bring former dictator Augusto Pinochet to trial for humans rights abuses during his 1973-90 regime.
Sci/Tech," Alaska's Aleutian Island chain, where a broken cargo ship has been leaking fuel oil for five days, needs the type of environmental protections that are given to better known areas, a marine wildlife activist said on Monday."
Sci/Tech," NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe resigned on Monday after three tumultuous years at the U.S. space agency, which were shadowed by the fatal break up of shuttle Columbia and its painful aftermath."
Business,"Oracle has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PeopleSoft for \$26.50 (13.79) per share, or about \$10.3bn. The transaction has been approved by both companies #39; boards of directors and is expected to close by early January."
Business,"US stocks rallied on Monday after software maker PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) accepted rival Oracle Corp. #39;s (ORCL."
Business,ACQUISITION fever gripped markets on both sides of the Atlantic yesterday including a 1.3-billion-pound takeover approach for the mid-cap London Stock Exchange from its rival Deutsche Berse.
Business,Unocal Corp. (UCL) has agreed to settle two closely watched lawsuits accusing the US oil giant of turning a blind eye to human rights abuses that occurred during the 
Business,"Permira, the private equity firm that owns New Look, has moved to increase its exposure to the retail sector by bidding for Toys  #39;R #39; Us, the struggling toy chain."
Business,"DECEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - 3Com Corp. became the latest company to scoop up technology for preventing attacks on computer networks, announcing today that it is acquiring Austin-based TippingPoint Technologies Inc."
Business,"Billionaire investor Carl Icahn filed a federal lawsuit against Mylan Laboratories Inc. and asset manager Richard C. Perry on Monday, accusing Perry of a vote-buying scheme intended to help Mylan acquire King Pharmaceuticals Inc."
Business,"Fiat threw down the gauntlet to General Motors on Monday when the Italian industrial group dismissed the political and legal efforts by the American carmaker to avoid buying Fiat Auto, its heavily lossmaking car division."
Sci/Tech,Stargazers can catch a spectacular sight if they turn their eyes to the sky tonight. NASA officials say the Geminids will provide the best meteor shower of the year.
Sci/Tech,Editor #39;s note: The following excerpts are from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison #39;s press conference Monday announcing an agreement to acquire PeopleSoft.
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Mars rovers have returned new evidence for past water, pictures of Earthlike clouds seen for the first time from the planet #39;s surface, and a rock that doesn #39;t look like anything scientists have ever seen."
Sci/Tech,Cisco Systems #39; prices have long been viewed as higher than those charged by its networking rivals. But some IT managers and analysts said this week that the pricing situation has improved modestly for Cisco users.
Sci/Tech,"The Allen Institute for Brain Science has released a major chunk of data from its mapping of the mouse brain genome, hoping the information will help researchers understand how the human brain works."
Sci/Tech,NEXT YEAR CELL PHONE COMPANIES WILL BEGIN RELEASING YOUR ONCE UNLISTED MOBILE NUMBER TO TELEMARKETERS. THAT #39;S THE WARNING FROM AN E-MAIL BEING CIRCULATED ON-LINE.
Sports,TIGER Woods hinted that his victory at the Target World Challenge on Sunday was a sign that his old self may be set for a return in 2005.
Sports,"As general managers stampeded toward the airport, and Pedro Martinez reflected on the beauties of Flushing Meadow, another edition of baseball #39;s winter meetings ended Monday."
Sports,"December 13, 2004 - Just when you thought ESPN Videogames was catching up, in one move, they #39;ve never been farther behind. Electronic Arts announced today an exclusive licensing agreement with the National Football League and Players Inc."
Sports,"The NHL plans to reject the players #39; association #39;s latest collective bargaining agreement proposal today in Toronto, and the 2004-05 season appears destined for cancellation."
Sports,The Anaheim Angels added depth to their bullpen Monday by agreeing to terms of a two-year contract with right-hander Esteban Yan. Yan had a 3-6 record with seven saves and a 3.83 ERA in a career-high 69 relief 
Sports,Cynthia Jordan scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half to lead Temple to a 71-60 upset over No. 20 Rutgers on Monday. Temple (5-3) led by nine at halftime before Rutgers (5-2) cut the Owls #39; lead to five with 18:32 remaining.
Sports,"Jefferson averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in a 3-1 week to earn the Eastern Conference honor. He shot 52 percent from the field and scored 20 or points in all four games as the Nets put together their best week of the season."
World,"By Inigo Gilmore in Herzliya and Anton La Guardia, Diplomatic Editor. Syria accused Israel last night of planting a bomb in Damascus in an attempt to kill a member of the Hamas militant group."
World,Britain will this week offer a series of concessions to France and Germany to assuage their fears about Turkish membership of the European Union.
World,"ISLAMABAD : India and Pakistan will Tuesday thrash out an agreement to give each other notice of their ballistic missile tests, but analysts say the rivals are still far from being responsible nuclear powers."
World,"afrol News, 13 December - There are  quot;very alarming reports quot; from Congo Kinshasa #39;s North Kivu province of fights between different fractions of the Congolese armed forces, according to UN peacekeepers here."
World," The United States and the European Union are in contact with Palestinian militant group Hamas despite having listed it as a terrorist organization, a Hamas leader said in an interview broadcast on Monday."
Business, Two companies that manage and market Franklin Templeton mutual funds have agreed to pay a total of  #36;20 million to settle federal regulators' charges that they failed to disclose their use of fund assets to pay brokerages for steering customers to the funds.
World," Two years ago in December, fewer than 30 U.S. business representatives came to Havana to sign agreements with Cuban officials to export food to the Caribbean island. This week, Cuba expects more than 340 people  #151; primarily producers of American farm goods  #151; to attend the latest round of talks, in which communist officials hope to sign deals worth about  #36;100 million."
World, Filipinos mourned the death of movie legend Fernando Poe Jr on Tuesday after the actor who nearly unseated Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in May's presidential election suffered a stroke at the weekend.
World,The world's highest traffic bridge is to be inaugurated in southern France by President Jacques Chirac.
Business," Oracle Corp., posted a gain in fiscal second quarter earnings Monday that beat Wall Street forecasts. The report was released three days earlier than originally scheduled because the "
Business,"General Motors and DaimlerChrysler have announced plans to join forces to develop a new generation of hybrid-powered vehicles, underlining the potential for environmentally friendly cars which use much less fuel."
Business,"American Express, which fought for years for the right to sign deals with United States banks that issue cards on the Visa and MasterCard networks, said late yesterday that it had won "
Sci/Tech," quot;Our ambition for search is to provide the ultimate information tool that can basically answer any question you have, quot; says Yusuf Mehdi, vice president for the MSN Information Services and Merchant Platform division."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s top administrator Sean O #39;Keefe, who in the past three years has presided over some of the US space agency #39;s greatest failures and accomplishments, submitted his resignation to the White House on Monday, claiming a need to provide his children with "
Sci/Tech,"One in 10 of all bird species is likely to disappear by the end of the century, according to a study published today. A further 15 per cent of birds could be on the brink "
Sci/Tech,"Firefox, the open-source alternative to browser heavyweight Internet Explorer has surpassed the 10 million download mark in the month that has passed since version 1.0 of the browser was released."
Sci/Tech,"Rising sea temperatures will boost coral growth, according to Australian research that flies in the face of predictions that climate change could spell death for the world #39;s coral reefs."
Sports,FORMER world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has hinted he could be tempted out of retirement by a mouth-watering rematch with WBC title-holder Vitali Klitschko.
Sports,"The Red Sox are no longer in the negotiating stage with Pedro Martinez, their ace of the last seven seasons. Instead, they are bracing for the strong likelihood that Martinez "
World,"The chronic instability and widespread feeling of humiliation in Iraq could give birth to an  quot;Iraqi Hitler quot;, the country #39;s president, Ghazi al-Yawar, said yesterday as "
Business,The heads of auto giants Fiat SpA and General Motors Corp. meet in Switzerland on Tuesday to discuss the possible sale of Fiat #39;s auto business.
Sports,"Electronic Arts, the leading maker of sports video games, signed an exclusive five-year contract with the National Football League and the NFL Players Association, deals that will give the "
Sports," Charlie Weis promises to give Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and turn the Fighting Irish into an intelligent, hard working, nasty football team."
Sports, Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair missed a second straight start Monday night and his fifth this season because of his bruised sternum.
Sports," Infielder Jose Hernandez and the Cleveland Indians agreed to a  #36;1.8 million, one year contract Monday."
Business,"The last time Deutsche Borse attempted a deal with the London Stock Exchange it was portrayed as a merger of equals. The two exchanges, both mutuals, in 2000 planned to join "
Business,"Tommy Hilfiger, chairman and chief designer of the US fashion company, yesterday bought up clothing brands belonging to the stylist Karl Lagerfeld for an undisclosed sum."
Business,"The Federal Opposition says a scoping study into the full sale of Telstra shows the Government is committed to the company #39;s complete privatisation, no matter what the level of service to regional areas."
World,A controversial new program will have lieutenant colonels interact with high school students.
World,Filipinos mourned the death of movie legend Fernando Poe Jr on Tuesday after the actor who nearly unseated Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in May #39;s presidential election suffered a stroke at the weekend.
Business,"Gary Winnick, the former chairman of Global Crossing, is to be cleared by watchdogs of wrongdoing following the collapse of the once high-flying telecoms group."
Sci/Tech,The space program Sean O #39;Keefe is leaving behind - probably before the second anniversary of the shuttle accident that will define his tenure - is far different from the agency he stepped into three years ago.
Sports,"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair is listed as the team #39;s emergency quarterback for Monday night #39;s tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a bruised sternum."
Business,Sprint's negotiations to buy Nextel have ignited fears that Motorola will lose its exclusive deal to supply phones and equipment to Nextel.
Business,"_ Oracle Corp. finally scooped up bitter rival PeopleSoft Inc. after 18 months of legal and verbal strife, ending a nasty feud with a \$10.3 billion deal that promises to shake up the business software industry."
Business,Jaguar workers delivered a snub to union leaders by rejecting plans to strike over Ford #39;s decision to stop car assembly at the Browns Lane plant in Coventry.
Sports,"Notre Dame, Ind (UHND) - It didnt take Charlie Weis to let people know his expectations at Notre Dame. Half way through his Monday morning press conference where he was introduced as the 28th head coach "
World,"MANILA : Philippine President Gloria Arroyo Tuesday mourned the death of the country #39;s top movie star Fernando Poe, who almost unseated her in hotly-contested presidential elections in May."
Sports,"There is new life in their trade talks with Arizona for Randy Johnson, the left-hander who has not budged from his desire to be traded to the Yankees."
Sports,Unam Pumas became the first team to win back-to-back titles in Mexico when they defeated Monterrey on Saturday in the second leg of the title series.
Business," The dollar edged lower on Tuesday as  traders bunkered down ahead of a U.S. interest rate decision  and, later in the week, current account data that could  underscore bearish sentiment on the currency."
Business,"Lloyds TSB yesterday reassured investors the new International Accounting Standards would have a minimal impact on its business, and said trading remained robust "
Business,"The lack of standby rescue helicopters at CFB Moose Jaw was not a factor in the fate of two Snowbird pilots after their planes crashed on Friday, says Defense Minister Bill Graham."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft yesterday res-ponded to rivals in the burgeoning search engine business by unveiling a test version of a free desktop search tool that will help computer users find information on the hard drives of their PCs.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - SAN JOSE -- Cisco Systems Inc. #39;s prices have typically been higher than those charged by its smaller networking rivals."
Sports,"Electronic Arts announced today that it has signed a five-year exclusive licensing deal with the National Football League and the NFL players association, giving EA the exclusive rights to the NFL teams, stadiums and players for use in its football "
World," An al Qaida linked suicide bomber blew up his vehicle Monday near cars waiting to enter the Green Zone, home to the U.S. Embassy and Iraq's interim government, killing 13 Iraqis on the anniversary of Saddam Hussein's capture."
World,"Across the country, thousands of toddlers are joining studies that could signal new hope for a baffling childhood disorder."
Business,"PeopleSoft finally gave in yesterday and accepted a \$10.3bn (5.4bn) takeover proposal from its larger rival Oracle, ending a pursuit that has lasted 18 months and has been marked by bitter personal insults and a series of courtroom battles."
Business,"Middle East producer Kuwait has told key crude oil lifters in Asia that it will supply full contract volumes in January despite OPEC #39;s latest agreement to curb excess supplies, traders said on Tuesday."
Business,Honeywell International stepped into the battle for control of industrial group Novar yesterday with a \$1.5bn (790m) agreed cash offer that some believe represents a knock-out blow.
Business,"The move means Lloyds TSB has now salted away 360m for customers sold endowment mortgages. The products, designed to pay off home loans by investing in financial markets, were popular in the 1980s and 1990s "
Business,Workers at Jaguar #39;s Browns Lane plant have voted 55 to 45 against strike action over the company #39;s plans to move car production from the Coventry factory to Castle Bromwich in Birmingham as part of a restructuring programme which will mean the loss of 
Business,"It has been a long and acrimonious road back, but six years after being forced out as owners of the first commercial television station in the Czech Republic, Central European Media Enterprises is back, spending \$642m (334m) in cash and shares for a "
Business,"Executives at the Illinois-based UAL Corp., parent of bankrupt United Airlines, will share airline employees #39; pain with pay cuts of 4 percent to 8 percent."
Sci/Tech,By the end of the century one in 10 species of birds in the world will be extinct and a further 15 per cent will be on the brink of extinction according to one of the largest studies of avian biodiversity.
Sci/Tech,The creators of the Globus open source grid software formally launched software and services company Univa on Monday with the hopes of capitalizing on their work on grid computing.
World,The former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet was placed under house arrest on human rights charges yesterday after a judge in Santiago ruled he was mentally fit to stand trial.
World,The Philippine film legend who came close to defeating Gloria Arroyo in the presidential race in May died early today after suffering a stroke.
World,"A member of Hamas, the militant Palestinian organisation, survived an apparent assassination attempt yesterday when his car blew up in the Syrian capital, Damascus, a Palestinian source said."
Sports,"Notre Dame introduced its new coach, Charlie Weis, a few hours before Tyrone Willingham was introduced as the new coach at Washington on Monday."
Business,"The EU on Monday welcomed Beijing #39;s measures to control its textile export growth after a global quota system expires on Jan. 1, and said legal steps to block Chinese imports should only be used if strictly necessary."
Business," Brad Grey, executive producer of the  hit television show ""The Sopranos"" and chairman of a top  Hollywood talent management firm, has emerged as the leading  candidate to succeed Sherry Lansing as head of Viacom Inc.'s  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VIAb.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VIAb.N</A> Paramount Pictures, the Wall Street Journal reported  on Sunday."
Business," Holiday sales data and a jobs report  this week will provide the first glimpse of the economy's  health going into 2005, and could give another boost to the  end of year stock rally, analysts said."
Sports,"The team and infielder Jose Hernandez agreed to a one-year, one-point-eight (m) million dollar contract today at the winter meetings in Anaheim, California."
World,"Fernando Poe Jr., the action film star and presidential candidate who refused to concede the election in May, died early Tuesday after suffering a stroke."
World, Iran said on Monday it was optimistic ahead of crucial talks with the European Union aimed at striking a long term accord that would ease concerns over the countrys nuclear programme.
Sci/Tech,"The name of this game is who can capture the most adult gamers. Heading into the year-end shopping season, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc."
Sci/Tech,"The head of the US space agency, NASA, has resigned after a tumultuous three years in office that included the loss of a space shuttle and its seven astronauts."
Sports," Despite horrific struggles in recent weeks, Tom Coughlin still believes that Eli Manning is going to be an outstanding quarterback for the reeling New York Giants."
Sports,"Get used to it, quick. The New York Mets are making a strong push to close on a deal with the marquee free-agent right-hander, with indications that a four-year guaranteed contract offer has all but delivered him."
Sports,"Gary Bettman and the NHL return to the negotiating table with the players #39; association today in Toronto, but the league is expected to formally reject the offer made by the union last Thursday."
Sports,"The video game maker Electronic Arts announced an exclusive five-year deal with the National Football League and its players yesterday to design games using the NFL brand, stadiums, player names and uniforms."
Sports,"A lineup makeover designed to produce more runs and wins next season looked more hopeful than fulfilled Monday evening, when the Mariners ended the Winter Meetings without a visible home run trot."
World,Pakistani officials on Monday denied a report about the presence of a Central Intelligence Agency search mission for the terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in 
World," China has detained two prominent intellectuals in what appears to be a renewed crackdown on dissent by authorities, family members and sources said."
World,Doctors in the Netherlands call for new laws allowing the mercy killing of newborn babies under certain conditions.
World,The Israeli prime minister Ariel said peace talks depend on whether militants are reined in.
World,"A Chilean judge, known for pursuing human rights violators, indicted former dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet on Monday on charges of kidnapping nine political dissidents and killing one of them during his 17-year military regime."
Business,"The Oracle Corporation announced early yesterday that it would acquire PeopleSoft for \$10.3 billion, ending a bitter takeover fight that had lasted more than 18 months."
Business,The new reserves come on top of 300 million earmarked last year to pay compensation for failing endowment policies and mis-sold precipice bonds.
Business,Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and his central bank colleagues are widely expected to raise short-term interest rates for a fifth and final time this year Tuesday.
Business," Brad Grey, executive producer of the hit television show ""The Sopranos"" and chairman of a top Hollywood talent management firm, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Sherry Lansing as head of Viacom Inc.'s (VIAb.N) Paramount Pictures, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released a preliminary version of its search tool for finding documents, e-mail messages and other files stored on personal computer hard drives."
Sci/Tech,"By 2100, about 10 of all bird species probably will be extinct, killed off by habitat loss, hunting and climate change, conservation biologists estimate."
Sci/Tech,WinFS is perhaps one of the most awaited feature from the Microsoft stable after Longhorn was announced. Microsoft says that it has been their dream to come out with something like WinFS and completely change the way file system works.
Sports,"Before Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein left baseball #39;s winter meetings on Monday afternoon, he told executives from other teams that Boston had lost Pedro Martinez "
Sports," The San Francisco Giants plan to announce the signing of free agent catcher Mike Matheny late Monday. Matheny, 34, reportedly will receive  $9 million US over three years."
World,PARIS A French lawyer is asking the Red Cross to check into reports that Saddam Hussein has begun a hunger strike. The attorney says he represents Saddam and that there are indications from Iraq that the former 
World,The Rev Ian Paisleys Democratic Unionists will meet Tony Blair at Downing Street today as efforts continue to resolve the impasse over IRA disarmament.
Sports,"The Mets are close to signing Pedro Martnez to a four-year contract for \$56 million, according to a person involved in the negotiations."
Sports,Bruce Ratner now spends his time trying to convince fans not to abandon a team that abandoned Kenyon Martin in a series of jumbled decisions last summer.
Business,The merger is another step in the consolidation of the information technology industry as it matures.
Business,"Garment makers in poor countries have been dismayed over the upcoming abolition of trade quotas, but the outlook is not as bleak as many experts had thought."
Business,"General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG are throwing their combined weight behind a new hybrid technology for cars and trucks, setting the stage for what had been a niche product to spread to the mainstream for American consumers."
Business,Australian Prime Minister John Howard said yesterday #39;s invitation for proposals from investment banks on how to sell the government #39;s A\$32 billion (\$24 billion) stake in Telstra Corp.
Sports,The Ravens hold on to a 30-23 victory over the Miami Dolphins after building a 20-point lead and now need losses by Denver and Jacksonville to make the postseason.
Sports," Shaquille O'Neal scored a season high 40 points, and the Miami Heat overcame the loss of leading scorer Dwyane Wade to beat the Washington Wizards 106 83 Monday night for their fifth straight win."
Sci/Tech,"MozSource, the independent company that operates the Mozilla Store and the Netscape Store, has announced the launch of its new high-quality, affordable technical support service for Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird and Mozilla 1.7."
Sci/Tech,The Cassini spacecraft completed a successful rendezvous with Saturn #39;s moon Titan today. This was the last pass before the European Space Agency #39;s Huygens probe is sprung loose from Cassini on Christmas Eve.
Sports,"TSN has obtained a memo showing the NHL will reject the latest offer from its players.  quot;In sum, we believe the Union #39;s December 9 CBA proposal, while offering necessary and significant short-term financial "
Sports,"For some people, it #39;s going to the dentist or even the doctor. For others, it #39;s a bumpy plane ride or even something more down to earth, like that household chore which comes around a little too often."
Business,"Software maker PeopleSoft Inc. announced Monday that it had agreed to be acquired by Oracle Corp. in a \$10.3 billion deal, ending one of the longest and nastiest takeover battles in recent corporate history."
Business,China #39;s promise to impose new taxes on some textile exports will do little to sway the administration as it debates whether to limit the expected flood of Chinese 
Business,"Although the recent flurry of record oil prices might be temporary, government analysts said Thursday that \$30-a-barrel oil should be expected for decades to come."
Business,"When Gary D. Forsee took over as chief executive of Sprint Corp. 20 months ago, the phone company was reeling from the telecom bust, burdened by debt and grappling with bigger "
Business,"A new subsidiary of troubled China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. has begun procuring jet fuel amid a criminal investigation into huge trading losses at the Singapore-listed firm, as well as demands for repayment from creditors."
Business,"The financial titans hope their co-branded cards win over better-heeled, prompt-paying consumers. It may not be so simple, however."
Sci/Tech,AMD and IBM in collaboration have developed a new technology that can lead to massive increase in processor power. They call it strained silicon transistor and tests have shown it resulted in a 24 increase in performance.
Sci/Tech,Viewing conditions could be just right to try and catch a meteor shower Monday night. Some scientists say the best shooting star show of the year will peak Monday night.
Sci/Tech,"Earlier today, Mforma and Marvel Enterprises announced the mobile entertainment industry #39;s largest content licensing deal to date."
Sports," ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Jeff Reed kicked five  field goals and James Harrison returned a fumble for a  touchdown, as the Pittsburgh Steelers completed the best season  in franchise history and knocked the Buffalo Bills out of  playoff contention with a 29-24 victory at Ralph Wilson  Stadium."
Sports,"The image of Eli Manning standing on the Giants #39; sideline Sunday, wearing a look of utter dejection, may end up as the defining portrait of a season going down the tubes, a rookie quarterback helpless to stem the downward swoosh."
Sports,"With two starters on the bench, Wake Forest had a different look at the start of its game against Temple. The postgame celebration wasn #39;t quite the same, either."
Sports,"Cincinnati Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis said yesterday that he expects quarterback Carson Palmer to play again this season, but he doesn #39;t know if it will be this week."
World,"TWO US Marines were killed in Iraq #39;s Baghdad province, the marines said in a statement which gave no further details. The deaths followed the killing of eight marines over the weekend in the restive western Al-Anbar province."
World,"  In Northern Ireland, hopes of reviving stalled talks between nationalist and unionist political parties have been dealt a blow by an Irish Republican Army refusal to deliver photographic proof of disarmament."
Business,"Antonio Palocci, a doctor from Brazil's farm belt, has found himself presiding as the country's finance minister during the most robust economic expansion in a decade."
Business,"General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG are throwing their combined weight behind a new hybrid technology for cars and trucks, setting the stage for a spread to the mainstream."
Business,"The Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected a staff recommendation to bring civil charges against former Global Crossing Ltd. chairman Gary Winnick, his lawyer said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and International Business Machines (IBM) have developed a new technology that they claim will deliver higher performance margins, from their latest microprocessors, with dual stress liner technology."
Sci/Tech,A frame from Opportunity #39;s front hazard avoidance camera shows the rover #39;s farewell glance at Endurance Crater. Credit: NASA/JPL.
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Shaquille O #39;Neal scored a season-high 40 points, and the host Miami Heat overcame the loss of Dwyane Wade, its leading scorer, to beat the Washington Wizards "
Sports," It looks as if Pedro Martinez is about to become a member of the New York Mets. The Boston Herald reported Monday afternoon that Martinez has agreed to a four  year,  $56 million "
Sports,"LeBron James punctuated a 31-point performance with a slam in the closing seconds and finished with eight assists and seven steals, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-86 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night."
Sports," As sophomore Dustin Salisberys desperation three point attempt with two seconds remaining sailed awry, so did the hopes of a Temple upset over #6/5 Wake Forest , who escaped with a 67 64 win on Monday night at the Liacouras Center ."
World,In BUCHAREST story please read in fifth paragraph ... Prime Minister Adrian Nastase ... instead of ... Prime Minister. By Mirela Roman and Radu Marinas.
Sports,"Georgetown Prep's football team will not be allowed to play in the Interstate Athletic Conference, not because the Little Hoyas broke any rules, but because they're too good."
Sports,Trent Strickland makes sure No. 6 Wake Forest avoids a loss to Temple Monday night by scoring nine points in the last nine minutes in the Demon Deacons' 67-64 win.
Business,Geico Corp. yesterday urged a federal judge in Alexandria to issue an injunction prohibiting Internet giant Google Inc. from selling ads based on searches using the Washington insurance giant #39;s 
Sci/Tech,IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM) and Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) said Monday that they have developed a strained silicon transistor technology aimed at 
Sci/Tech,More evidence of past water on Mars may help answer the questions  quot;How wet? quot; and  quot;How long? quot; At a news conference here at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical 
Sports, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher hopes an MRI will determine the severity of a left hamstring injury sustained in this past Sunday #39;s 22 3 loss at Jacksonville.
Business," Oracle Corp. finally scooped up rival PeopleSoft Inc. after 18 months of legal and verbal strife, ending a feud with a  $10.3 billion deal that promises to shake up the business software industry."
Business,Carmakers DaimlerChrysler and General Motors are to co-operate on developing a new type of transmission-based system to compete with Toyota and Honda in the growing hybrid market.
Sci/Tech," Readership of online journals known as blogs grew significantly in 2004, driven by increased awareness of them during the presidential campaign and other major news events, according to a study released Sunday."
World," Ukraine's outgoing government sought Monday to control the inquiry into the poisoning of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko, with officials close to the government taking charge of both investigations into who tried to harm or kill the leader of the ""Orange Revolution."""
Sports,Fulham boss Chris Coleman on Monday backed neighbours Chelsea to be crowned Barclays Premiership champions after Manchester United slipped up at Craven Cottage.
World," KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP)   The United Nations has suspended its humanitarian operations in Sudan's troubled South Darfur area following a shooting that killed two aid workers, the agency said Monday."
Sports, Shaquille O'Neal scored a season high 40 points and added 12 rebounds and five blocked shots to drive the host Miami Heat past the Washington Wizards 106 83 Monday.
Sports," The San Francisco Giants and catcher Mike Matheny agreed to a  #36;10.5 million three year contract Monday, the latest move to upgrade the team's defense."
World," The European Union edged closer Monday to giving Turkey the green light on membership talks, but jitters over bringing the relatively poor Muslim nation into the fold prevented a decision on a starting date."
World,"The World Trade Organization (WTO) has approved requests by Iraq and Afghanistan to begin membership negotiations, but Iran #39;s bid for such talks was again blocked by the United States."
World,"Islamabad, Dec 14 - Experts from Pakistan and India are meeting today and tomorrow in Islamabad to discuss nuclear and conventional confidence building measures (CBMs)."
Sci/Tech," Just as you can download music to an iPod, some folks are doing the same with a new form of talk radio."
Sports, PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Eric Williams scored 17  points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field to lead sixth-ranked  Wake Forest to a 67-64 win over Temple at the Liacouras Center.
Sports, A late equalizer from Pape Bouba Diop  gave Fulham a 1 1 draw at home to Manchester United on Monday  and prevented Alex Ferguson's team from moving back into to the  thick of the Premier League title race.
World,President Hugo Chavez's allies in Congress appointed 17 new justices to the supreme court Monday as opposition parties accused the leader of stacking the nation's highest court with government-friendly magistrates.
Business," PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday agreed  to a sweetened  $10.3 billion buyout by rival software maker  Oracle Corp., relenting after a 18 month takeover saga marked  by personal insults, courtroom battles and the ouster of  PeopleSoft's chief executive."
Business,"American Express, which fought for the right to sign deals with banks that issue cards on the Visa and MasterCard networks, said that it won a contract with Citigroup."
Sci/Tech, The creators of the Globus open source grid software formally launched software and services company Univaon Monday with the hopes of capitalizing on their work on grid computing.
Sci/Tech,Thumbnail-sized memory card's maximum capacity will be 128MB.
Business, The Federal Open Market committee is meeting behind closed doors on Tuesday and the most that financial markets can muster is a collective yawn.
Business,Jaguar workers have voted against strike action in protest at the axing of car production in Coventry. Although the switch from Browns Lane to production facilities at Castle Bromwich in Birmingham forces 
Sci/Tech,"With the launch this week of new toolbars, Microsoft wants to make it as easy to find lost files on your desktop as it is to search the Web."
Sci/Tech,"China with its large population provides a big market for the PC Manufacturers. However, it is the local computer makers who rule the Chinese PC Market."
Sci/Tech,Five prestigious university and public libraries have reached agreement with Google Inc. to digitize millions of volumes in their collections and make portions of the text available for free 
Sports,"  Hoping to add more power to their lineup, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Carlos Lee from the Chicago White Sox for center fielder Scott Podsednik, reliever Luis Vizcaino and a player to be names later on Monday."
Business, (Linda Stern is a freelance writer who covers personal finance issues for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Ms. Stern. You can e mail her at lindastern(at)aol.com.)
World,"The actor, who nearly unseated Gloria Arroyo in May #39;s presidential election, suffered a stroke at the weekend. News of Mr Poe #39;s illness and death has gripped the nation, pushing aside reports about a bomb "
World,"Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was not on a hunger strike, the US military said Sunday. File video footage released on December 14, 2004 shows Saddam Hussein having his "
Sports,"LeBron James has a stellar all-around game with 31 points, eight assists and seven steals to lead Cleveland over Memphis, 92-86."
Sci/Tech,The video game maker Electronic Arts announced an exclusive five-year deal with the National Football League to design games using the N.F.L. brand.
Business,"Cardinal Health, the drug wholesaler, said Monday it would cut 4,200 jobs, or 7 percent of its work force, and close 25 manufacturing and distribution locations as part of a plan to reduce costs."
Sports,Thierry Henry might find some consolation in the fact that the European Player of the Year has gone on to be crowned the worlds best only once in the last four years.
Business," Oil prices extended gains above  #36;41 a barrel on Tuesday on forecasts of colder temperatures in the U.S. Northeast, a supply cut by top OPEC producer Saudi Arabia and disruptions to Iraqi crude exports."
Business," Flight attendants at bankrupt US Airways Group Inc.  have authorized their union to call a strike should a federal court allow airline management to void their contract, the Association of Flight Attendants said on Monday."
Business,"The majority of employers in Hamilton and Fairfield dont plan to hire over the next three months, according the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey."
World," A suicide car bomber killed at least seven Iraqis outside Baghdad's government compound on Monday, the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein's capture."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft has become the second tech industry giant to offer software for searching through computer desktops, a technology it claims is superior to that launched by Google two months ago."
Sci/Tech,"Google, the operator of the world #39;s most popular Internet search service, plans to announce an agreement Tuesday with some of the nation #39;s leading research libraries and Oxford "
Sci/Tech,Yahoo has named Dr. Usama Fayyad as Chief Data Officer and senior vice president of the Strategic Data Solutions group. Fayyad will be responsible for Yahoo!
Sci/Tech,Oracle today announced its Oracle(r) Collaboration Suite 10g with new real-time collaboration tools and enterprise content management capabilities.
Sports,Shaquille O #39;Neal scored a season-high 40 points and added 12 rebounds and five blocked shots to drive the host Miami Heat past the Washington Wizards 106-83 Monday.
Sports,"While hes spent the past several seasons in New England winning two Superbowl championships and looks poised to a third, Weis may have hoped that success would have lead to an NFL head coaching job."
Sports,"Once Mississippi State started rolling, New Orleans was no match for the 20th-ranked Bulldogs. Shane Power scored 17 points and Mississippi State extended its road winning streak to 13 games "
World,"BAGHDAD: At least 24 people, including eight US Marines, were killed in Iraq suicide bombing and fighting. An al-Qaeda-linked suicide bomber blew up his vehicle on Monday near cars waiting to enter the Green "
World,"Israel is prepared to withdraw troops from Palestinian areas well ahead of a planned pullout from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank next summer, Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz said."
Business,"Web search leader Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said late on Monday it is working on a project to digitally scan the collections at seven libraries and will make "
Sports," Francisco Garcia matched his career high with 29 points, including eight straight during a 27 4 run, and No. 19 Louisville pulled away for a 98 64 victory over Tennessee State on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"The MSN Toolbar Suite combines several great programs that speed up your search tasks and help you surf the Web. There #39;s now an MSN Toolbar for Microsoft Office Outlook, the MSN Deskbar in the Windows taskbar "
Sci/Tech,Google has announcing five new content partners and a massive scanning project that will bring millions of volumes of printed books into the Google Print database.
Sci/Tech,"Take heart, Internet Explorer users. Now it appears that virtually every Internet browser program - not just yours - poses a security risk."
Sci/Tech,"To help companies increase productivity, reduce risk and better meet regulatory compliance guidelines through improved management of unstructured data, Oracle announced the launch of its enterprise-class content management technology, Oracle Files 10g."
World,The World Trade Organisation gave approval on Monday for Iraq and Afghanistan to begin negotiations to join the 148-member body - but the US again blocked the opening of accession talks with Iran.
World,"BAGHDAD: An Al Qaeda-linked suicide bomber blew up his vehicle yesterday near cars waiting to enter the Green Zone, home to the US embassy and Iraq #39;s interim government, killing 13 Iraqis on the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein #39;s capture."
World,"North Korea is prolonging its isolation by refusing to return to six-nation talks aimed at dismantling the country #39;s nuclear programs, US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said."
Business,The United States and China have both taken steps to control an expected flood of cheap Chinese textiles and clothing into the world market after a decades-old quota system expires on January 1.
Business,"More than four years after burying their ambitious iX merger project, the Frankfurt and London stock exchanges had returned to the negotiating table to discuss a possible tie-up "
Business,"The cellular telephone industry #39;s game of musical chairs has started again, and the music may soon stop with one less chair. Nextel Communications is in advanced talks to merge with Sprint, according to executives involved in the negotiations."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. is trying to establish an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard to find books into its widely used Internet search engine.
Sports, Michael Finley capped his 27 point night with a 17 foot jumper with 3.2 seconds left to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 94 93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Sports, AC Milan #39;s Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko was yesterday named European footballer of the year for 2004. The 28 year old becomes the third Ukrainian to win the award after Oleg Blockhin in 
Sports,A confidential eight-page memo sent from the NHL to its 30 member clubs indicates the league and its players #39; union remain far apart with negotiations scheduled to resume today.
Sports,"Ben Roethlisberger needed less than a season to close the considerable gap between himself and Eli Manning, the top choice in this year #39;s draft."
Sci/Tech, Web search leader Google Inc.  said late on Monday it is working on a project to digitally scan the collections at seven libraries and will make the pages available to Google users over the coming years.
World," Democratic Rep. Robert T. Matsui of California, who spent time in an internment camp for Japanese Americans as an infant during World War II and went on to serve 26 years in Congress, has died of complications from a rare disease, his family said Sunday."
World, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was on Monday placed under house arrest on human rights charges after a judge in Santiago ruled he was mentally fit to stand trial.
Sci/Tech," The Mars rover Spirit found a mineral linked to water during its exploration of the Red Planet, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said Monday."
World,The captain of a Royal Navy warship is removed during a tour of duty to the Gulf amid allegations of bullying.
Sci/Tech,"Software maker PeopleSoft Inc. announced Monday that it had agreed to be acquired by Oracle Corp. in a \$10.3 billion deal, ending one of the longest, nastiest takeover battles in recent corporate history. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Proposed merger would create the country's third-largest wireless unit, and the new company could be a very formidable competitor given Nextel's prized customer base. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Geico urged a federal judge Monday in Alexandria to issue an injunction prohibiting Internet giant Google Inc. from selling ads based on searches using the Washington insurance giant's name, arguing the practice infringes on its trademark. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Computer Sciences Corp. is selling parts of Reston-based DynCorp it acquired last year, saying the units, which provide security to foreign leaders and train international police, do not fit with its information technology focus."
Sci/Tech,Today's announcement of Oracle's \$10.3 billion buyout of PeopleSoft Inc. isn't drawing rave reviews from the installed based of customers about to be acquired in the deal.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced the release of its MSN Desktop Toolbar Suite beta yesterday, including a new desktop search capability aimed at making it faster and easier for Windows computer users to find the information on their local systems."
Sci/Tech,Microprocessor maker AMD and IBM have developed a strained silicon transistor technology aimed at improving processor performance and power efficiency.
Sports,LONDON: Papa Bouba Diop smashed in a stunning late equaliser to give Fulham a deserved 1-1 home draw with Manchester United in the Premiership early this morning.
Sports,"The Red Sox and the Indians were tied, 8-8, in the fifth and deciding game of the 1999 Division Series when Pedro Martinez was summoned from the bullpen."
Sports," Playing without his sidekick for more than a half Monday, Shaquille O #39;Neal resembled the player who has been unstoppable for most of his 14 years in the NBA."
World, DETROIT (AP)   The man who brought the Yugo and Subaru to the United States and built a gull wing sports car in Canada bearing his name now has a new project   selling Chinese made cars in the United States.
World,A loud explosion rattled central Baghdad on Tuesday and a cloud of smoke could be seen rising close to the Green Zone government and diplomatic compound.
World,"BUENOS AIRES: Climate change could cut China #39;s food production 10 percent by 2050, said an official report at a major UN conference here."
Sci/Tech,Google has announcing five new content partners and a massive scanning project that will bring millions of volumes of printed books into the Google Print database. 
Business,Human rights groups lauded the announcement by lawyers that an agreement in principle has been reached to settle human rights lawsuits against oil giant Unocal Corp.
Sports,"Bob Goodenow, executive director of the NHL Players Association, created a lot of suspense when he submitted a dramatic contract proposal to the league last week."
Sports,"The Arizona Diamondbacks called the New York Yankees again Monday in an effort to restart trade talks on Randy Johnson. Jeff Moorad, the Diamondbacks #39; incoming chief executive officer, called Yankees president "
Business,"Sprint and Nextel Communications could unveil their \$36 billion merger within a few days, but speculation has intensified about the emergence of a rival bid."
Business,"Online buying continues to snowball, according to the results of a recent America Online survey. This year, for the first time, Americans who regularly use the Internet for shopping -- researching "
World, Israeli tanks moved into the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday to try to stop cross border rocket attacks that front running Palestinian presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas said could achieve nothing.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. released its long-awaited desktop search technology yesterday, entering a crowded race to dominate information access on Windows-based PCs."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday that they have signed a licensing agreement, but the deal won #39;t cover the Asian electronic companies #39; key technologies."
Sci/Tech,"The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider a case likely to have a significant impact on the music, video and electronics industries."
Sci/Tech,"Customers at Apple Computer #39;s iTunes store will now be able to pay for their songs, albums and gift certificates using PayPal, a virtual-wallet technology owned by eBay."
Sports,"Tennessee Titans cornerback Michael Waddell (36) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Eddie Kennison (87) in the second quarter Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn."
Sports,"Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko of AC Milan has been named European Footballer of the Year. In a poll conducted by a French football magazine Monday, the 28-year-old was rewarded for his outstanding scoring "
Sports,"During a negotiating session today in Toronto, NHL owners are expected to turn thumbs-down on last week #39;s proposal from the NHL Players Association."
Sports,"About seven or eight years ago, Harry Shatel had that conversation with Charlie Weis about the future. Shatel, the Morristown High School baseball coach, doesn #39;t remember the exact date "
Sports,"The New York Yankees haven #39;t given up improving their pitching rotation yet, and they appear to be making moves with a certain tall left-hander in Arizona in mind."
World,"A suicide car bomber struck at an entrance to Baghdad #39;s Green Zone government compound on Tuesday, 24 hours after an almost identical attack on the same checkpoint, a US military spokesman and Iraqi police said."
World,A JUDGE today ordered Chile #39;s former dictator Augusto Pinochet to stand trial for murder and kidnappings under his iron-fisted rule between 1973 and 1990.
World,"Traian Basescu, a sea captain turned politician, won a surprise victory in Romania #39;s presidential run-off election held on Sunday, according to final results announced yesterday."
World,The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is accusing Israel of responsibility for the bombing attack on one of its members in the Syrian capital Damascus.
World,Islamabad: India and Pakistan on Tuesday began separate talks here on nuclear confidence building measures and to work out modalities to conduct joint survey of pillars at Sir Creek area of the Gujarat coast.
Business,"Harvard, Oxford and others also will go online in the first deal of its kind. By Nick Bunkley / The Detroit News. By the end of the decade, anyone around the world will have instant access to 7 million volumes "
Business,"British companies plan to hire more new employees in the first three months of next year compared with plans made for the first quarter of this year, employment agency Manpower says."
Business,Customers of investor-owned electric utilities must cover all the expenses of these legal monopolies in the rates they pay. But what happens when a utility owner 
Business,"  UAL Corp, parent of United Airlines, said late Monday it will cut pay of salaried workers and management beginning Jan. 1 as part of its goal to emerge from bankruptcy."
Sci/Tech," Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Sony Corp. on Tuesday signed a cross licensing agreement, allowing mutual sharing of a number of patents across major product lines held by both companies."
Sci/Tech,"Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported yesterday that by using cells harvested from rats, they have grown dime-size swatches of "
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. has moved aggressively into the PC market in China by introducing a  $483 machine, a price point which is in the same ballpark as other lean PCs announced earlier in the year by Lenovo Group."
Sports,"For days, Omar Minaya was hedging and bluffing, trying to carefully hide his intentions. Finally, he just threw his cards on the table and came up with an ace."
Sports,Lenny Wilkens isn #39;t taking for granted what practically everyone else is -- that a healthy Knicks team will make the postseason.
Sports,"  Trent Strickland scored all nine of his points in the last nine minutes, and No. 6 Wake Forest made 5 of 6 free throws in the last two minutes to hold off Temple, 67 64, Monday night."
World,"Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey #39;s prime minister, has been travelling so much recently that most Turks have to turn on their television to find out where he is."
World,The meeting in Islamabad is part of wider efforts to improve relations between the South Asian rivals. Officials from both sides will discuss putting in place safeguards to avert a possible nuclear conflict.
World,Former US President Bill Clinton has ruled out the possibility of reaching a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue and the the Arab-Israeli conflict within the next 
World, Ukraine's influential parliament speaker called on Monday for a scandal over the poisoning of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko to be kept out of the country's presidential election campaign.
World, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was left seething at his side's inability to cash in on the draw between English Premiership favourites Arsenal and Chelsea.
World, OTTAWA (CP)   The federal deputy Immigration minister filed a complaint against the ethics commissioner Monday with the Official Languages Commission over testimony being conducted only in English.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average closed over one  percent higher on Tuesday after positive U.S. retail sales data  eased concerns about demand in Japan's main export market and  spurred buying of blue chips such as Sony Corp.
Business," Optimism at U.S. small businesses  rose in November to the highest point in more than 20 years on  expectations of faster economic growth and stronger sales, the  National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday."
World," A suicide car bomber struck at an  entrance to Baghdad's Green Zone government compound on  Tuesday, 24 hours after an almost identical attack on the same  checkpoint, a U.S. military spokesman and Iraqi police said."
World,A car bomb explodes at a US checkpoint in Baghdad -  a day after an almost identical attack there killed seven.
World,"President Chen resigns as DPP chairman in Taiwan, in a move which could signal a new drive to find consensus."
Sports,The Mavericks' Michael Finley nails a jumper with 3.2 seconds left to lift Dallas to a tough 94-93 victory over Chicago on Monday.
Business, Google Inc. is trying to establish an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard to find books into its widely used Internet search engine.
Business," Unocal Corp. will settle a human rights case filed over a pipeline in Southeast Asia by paying villagers and funding improvements to living conditions along the project route, lawyers on both sides said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"High performance with low power, the removable memory card which is smaller than the size of a thumbnail, is expected to revolutionize cell phone designs."
Sci/Tech,"HP, the world #39;s number two PC maker, said on Friday it has launched a \$483 (about 250) computer in China, turning up the heat in the intensely competitive market."
Sci/Tech,Web portal Yahoo on Monday appointed Usama Fayyad as its chief data officer and senior vice president of the strategic data solutions group.
Sports,  Trent Green found Eddie Kennison for a go  ahead nine yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining as the Kansas City Chiefs pulled out a thrilling 49 38 victory over the Tennessee Titans in a back and  forth contest at the Coliseum.
Sports,"Paris, France (Sports Network) - AC Milan and Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko was named the European Footballer of the Year Monday."
Sports,"First Troy Glaus, then Russ Ortiz, and the Arizona Diamondbacks say they aren #39;t finished.  quot;This is the second day of the new Diamondbacks, quot; Arizona managing partner Ken Kendrick "
World,Iraqi authorities say a suicide car-bomb blast in central Baghdad killed at least seven Iraqis and wounded 19 other people Monday - the anniversary of Saddam Hussein #39;s capture by US forces.
World,"Two US Marines were killed Monday around the Iraqi capital, the US. military said in a statement on Tuesday. The two Marines of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force died within "
Business,America's second largest airline announces widespread pay cuts as it strives to emerge from bankruptcy.
Business,"  US stocks closed higher Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending at its best level in more than nine months amid better than expected economic data and merger related optimism."
Business,"Earlier, federal Transport Minister Jean Lapierre said the sudden resignation of Bombardier #39;s chief executive, Paul Tellier, on Monday would have no impact on the subsidies negotiations."
Business,"Cardinal Health Inc., a medical products and services company based in Dublin, Ohio, plans to cut 4,200 jobs, or about 7 percent of its work force, and close 25 offices as part of a three-year restructuring plan, the company said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Number, the organization named by the US government in 1998 to oversee policies over Internet addresses, gave a preliminary nod Monday to domain names targeting mobile services and the jobs "
Sports,Chris Coleman still believes Chelsea will win the Barclays Premiership this season after watching his side put a further dent in Manchester Uniteds own title aspirations at Craven Cottage last night.
Sports,Notre Dame said New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis has signed a six-year year contract to coach the Irish. The 48-year-old Weis returns to the school he graduated from in 1978.
Sports,"The guy to whom everything is a potential and dreaded  quot;distraction, quot; now must try to convince his team that the defection of its offensive coordinator is, well, not a distraction. So when is a distraction not a distraction? When Bill Belichick says so?"
Business,"  Ending 18 months of hostility, Oracle Corp. has raised its takeover bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc. by 10 per cent to seal a  $10.3 billion US deal that will create the world #39;s second largest maker of business applications software."
Business,"Verizon Communications has gained the backing of partner Vodafone Group to bid for Sprint Corp in a move that could thwart Sprint #39;s potential \$35 billion bid for Nextel Communications, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday."
Business,"Embattled Tommy Hilfiger Corp., desperate to acquire an upscale brand to help re-ignite its growth engine, will buy designer Karl Lagerfeld #39;s small business and roll "
Business,A former Walt Disney Co. director testified that CEO Michael Eisner hoped that Sony Corp. would take Michael Ovitz off his hands and save Disney a  quot;bundle quot; in severance pay.
Sci/Tech,"It was a tumultuous three years in which the future of NASA seemed to die a tragic death, and then rise from the ashes to focus on a historic new goal."
Sports,It wasn #39;t quite as dramatic or significant as the Music City Miracle. The Kansas City Chiefs will take it just the same. The Chiefs didn #39;t need a long lateral on a controversial kickoff 
Sports," With the AFC West champion San Diego Chargers already having clinched the AFC's fourth playoff seed, Pro Bowlers Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates were held out of Sunday's game against Kansas City."
World,"North Korea will find it difficult to return to nuclear talks if the United States keeps insisting that Pyongyang renounce peaceful as well as military atomic activities, the North #39;s main newspaper said on Tuesday."
Sports, Shaquille O'Neal scored a season high  40 points and added 12 rebounds and five blocked shots to drive  the host Miami Heat past the Washington Wizards 106 83 Monday.
Business,US telecoms firm Verizon is reported to have won the backing of mobile partner Vodafone for a bid for US rival Sprint.
Business,Google Inc. is expanding its territory from bytes to books. The world's largest Internet search engine said yesterday it will soon begin a program to index books and bound periodicals in the libraries of Harvard University.
Business,Many of them have been extraordinarily patient; some died waiting. A few are relative newcomers sensing an opportunity.
Business,"Mayor Thomas M. Menino is going ahead with redevelopment of the historic Ferdinand Building in Dudley Square, even though the state has dumped a plan to relocate 1,000 or so employees there."
Business,"A Connecticut businessman took his quixotic crusade against the New England Patriots to the Internet yesterday, launching a website to build support among season ticket holders for arbitration in ticket revocation disputes and the ability to transfer tickets to a friend or family member."
Business,"With a fall in oil prices easing inflation concerns, the Federal Reserve is expected to continue its easy-does-it approach to raising interest rates, boosting a key rate by a moderate quarter-point at its final meeting of the year today."
Business,General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG are teaming up to develop fuel-saving hybrid engines in hopes of cashing in on an expanding market already dominated by hybrid leaders Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co.
Business,"3Com Corp., the Marlborough maker of computer-networking equipment, said it agreed to buy a Texas maker of antihacker security systems, TippingPoint Technologies Inc., for \$430 million in cash. TippingPoint makes so-called intrusion-prevention systems for businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, and telecommunications service providers and systems. TippingPoint has 125 employees at its Austin headquarters. The \$47-per-share purchase price offered owners ..."
Business,"New Jersey-based Honeywell International Inc. , the aerospace and high-tech manufacturer, has agreed to buy the British industrial holding company Novar PLC for about \$1.7 billion, the companies said yesterday."
Business,Crude oil futures rose above \$41 a barrel yesterday as traders focused on OPEC's planned production cutback and colder weather in the United States.
Business,"Flight attendants at bankrupt US Airways Group Inc. have authorized their union to call a strike should a federal court allow airline management to void their contract, the Association of Flight Attendants said yesterday."
Business,"term Treasury securities were mixed in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold  $19 billion in three month bills at a discount rate of 2.200 percent, down from 2.210 percent last week. An additional  $17 billion was sold in six month bills at a rate of 2.425 percent, up from 2.380 percent."
Business,"Google, the ubiquitous Internet search engine, is taking the University of Michigan #39;s library from Ann Arbor to the world. BY THE NUMBERS."
Business,Google Inc. is trying to establish an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard-to-find books into its widely used Internet search engine.
Business,"Companies #39; hiring plans could cool early next year, according to a new survey by Manpower Inc. Some local job experts, though, question the employment agency #39;s findings."
Sci/Tech,"com December 13, 2004, 3:26 PM PT. The Internet may soon see two new top-level domains: .jobs and .mobi. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ( ICANN ) said "
Sports,The NHL reportedly will reject the latest proposal from the players #39; union that was meant to put an end to the lockout and salvage the season.
Sports,Brian Cashman wore a sweatshirt and blue jeans as he cruised the emptying lobby of the Anaheim Marriott on Monday. He grabbed a pizza.
World,"Smoke rises from a spot where a car bomb exploded in Baghdad, Iraq, December 13. A suicide bomber killed 13 people in an attack Monday near to the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad."
World,"The World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreed on Monday to begin accession talks with Iraq and Afghanistan, but the United States again blocked any such negotiations with Iran, diplomats said."
World,"The row between the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, and the DUP over IRA decommissioning appears to have been resolved. Yesterday, the DUP announced it was withdrawing all contact from the Government after Mr Ahern "
World,"The Federal Government says it is interested in slowing global warming, even though it has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol on climate change."
Sci/Tech," When Gary D. Forsee took over as chief executive of Sprint Corp. 20 months ago, the phone company was reeling from the telecom bust, burdened by debt and grappling with bigger competitors on three fronts: local, long distance and wireless calling."
Sci/Tech," Computer software should not be protected by copyright laws designed for music, literature and other creative works, according to a lawsuit filed in a U.S. court in San Francisco."
Sci/Tech," IBM has developed an order management and messaging system dubbed ""TradeWorks"" for the New York Stock Exchange designed to support the growing number of shares traded on the exchange."
World, Bush administration persistence in using diplomacy to solve a nuclear weapons crisis with North Korea is coming up short as the insular regime bobs and weaves away from resuming negotiations.
Sports,A chronology of highlights and lowlights from Pedro Martinez's seven years (1998-2004) as a Red Sox pitcher:
World,"  Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US health officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, including deaths, government documents show."
World,"  Pakistan said yesterday that there was no evidence Osama bin Laden is hiding in the country, and denied it allowed CIA agents to set up bases along the border to search for the Al Qaeda leader."
World,  Romanian centrist Traian Basescu scored an upset presidential win yesterday and vowed to replace the ruling ex communists with a reformist team in the run up to European Union entry in 2007.
World,"  Ukraine's outgoing government sought yesterday to control the inquiry into the poisoning of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko, with officials close to the government taking charge of both investigations into who tried to harm or kill the leader of the Orange Revolution."
World,  Northern Ireland's major Protestant party broke off relations with the Irish government yesterday after Prime Minister Bertie Ahern indicated he had accepted the IRA's refusal to provide photographs of disarmament.
World,"WARSAW -- Jewish community leaders and Warsaw officials lighted the candles of a large menorah in the center of the capital yesterday for Hanukkah, a rare public observance of a Jewish holiday in Poland. Israel's chief rabbi, Yona Metzger, chanted Hebrew prayers as he and Warsaw Deputy Mayor Andrzej Urbanski were lifted by an industrial crane to the top of ..."
World,"HABBANIYA, Iraq -- As winter sets in, Iraqi families who fled the US-led attack on Fallujah for a lakeside resort upriver wish their holiday there would come to an end."
World,"  Interim President Ghazi al Yawer demanded more help from the United Nations ahead of the country's Jan. 30 elections, saying yesterday that poor security was no excuse for the world body to stay away."
World,  Hassan Mohammed Amin brought his seven children to a 200 square yard patch of mud and set up home on the edge of this city in August as part of an ambitious attempt to reverse Saddam Hussein's ethnic cleansing.
World,  Iraq's interim President Ghazi al Yawer warned in an interview published yesterday that long term instability and violence in his country could create the conditions for an ''Iraqi Hitler quot; to emerge.
World," At least 25 people were feared killed Tuesday in a collision between two passenger trains in northern India, television stations reported."
Business,Japan's Sony and South Korea's Samsung agree a deal to share patents on new technology.
Business, Tommy Hilfiger Corp.   whose once hot preppy clothing business has cooled   is making a play to rekindle growth by buying luxury brand Karl Lagerfeld.
Business,"For the first time in years, manufacturing may be one of the best places to look for a job in Northwest Indiana. Durable goods manufacturing and services will have the best job prospects in "
Business,The Danske Bank Group has signed an agreement with National Australia Bank to purchase Northern Bank (www.nbonline.co.uk) in Northern Ireland and National Irish Bank (www.
Sports,"Juan Dixon takes advantage of some rare playing time by scoring 15 fourth-quarter points to help the Wizards beat the Hawks, 104-101."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics has developed an ultra small, fingernail-sized digital imaging flash memory card that is less than one-third the size of existing memory cards."
Sports,"  A phantom penalty and a nine yard touchdown catch by Eddie Kennison on Monday night lifted the Kansas City Chiefs past the Tennessee Titans, 49 38."
Sports,The cone of silence surrounding Notre Dame #39;s courtship of Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis was lifted from Gillette Stadium yesterday 
Sports,"Based on an eight-page memorandum the NHL has sent to all teams, mysteriously obtained by TSN, the NHL has rejected the NHLPA offer and is poised to issue its own counter-offer at a 1 pm meeting with the NHLPA on Tuesday."
Sports,"Evidently the Celtics didn #39;t think five games were enough on this West Coast journey, so they performed a basketball cover of Southside Johnny #39;s I Don #39;t Want to Go Home #39; #39; and stayed around for two extra periods last night."
Sports,"Brown, a senior guard, and Miller, a junior tight end, made Virginia one of four schools with at least two players on the first team."
Sports,"Tyrone Willingham and Lorenzo Romar are recognized as accomplished college coaches, the biggest reason Washington administrators are glad to have them working the sidelines."
World,"Another car bomb struck at a checkpoint leading to Baghdad #39;s Green Zone government compound early Tuesday, 24 hours after a similar attack on the same checkpoint, a US military spokesman and Iraqi police said."
World,"A judge in Chile has said that the country #39;s former military ruler, General Augusto Pinochet, is fit enough to be tried for alleged human rights abuses in the 1970s."
World,"A day before the nuclear-armed rivals were due to discuss confidence building steps, Pakistan said it objected to India raising Islamabad #39;s conventional arms purchase plans as an issue given its own active buying programme."
Sci/Tech,"If it works as promised, DNA bar coding will assist in the urgent task of cataloging unknown species before their ranks are decimated by extinction."
Sci/Tech,"The relationships we all have with those little pieces of matter, our pills, are becoming ridiculously tangled."
Sci/Tech,Scientists know so little about a disorder that links a strep infection with obsessive-compulsive disorder in children that some question whether it even exists.
Sci/Tech,"Now that the DNA that makes a chicken a chicken had been sequenced, I'm hoping we'll learn why chickens can't sing."
World," Candles burned in many windows across  Sweden on Sunday in memory of the victims of Asia's deadly  tsunami, as the government offered its distraught population  hope by cutting the number of missing by one fifth."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today introduced MSN toolbar Suite. The software will allow users to search the contents of their hard drive, including Microsoft Outlook e-mail, calendar items, contacts and Office documents."
Sci/Tech,Sony Corporation and Samsung Electronics have agreed to share patents on technology used in the development of new products. The agreement will involve a wide range of commercial licenses but will not include 
Sports,"SESTRIERE, Italy - World Cup leader Bode Miller won a slalom Monday to join Marc Girardelli as the only men to win races in all four disciplines in a season."
Sports,"While Tyrone Willingham was being introduced as Washington #39;s 22nd football coach yesterday, Lorenzo Romar leaned against a wall and took the scene in, knowing that reporters would shortly drift his way with a predictable array of questions."
Business,General Motors and DaimlerChrysler are collaborating on development of fuel- saving hybrid engines in hopes of cashing in on an expanding market dominated by hybrid leaders Toyota and Honda.
Business,Danske Bank on Tuesday said it agreed to buy two Irish banks from the National Australia Bank for 967 million pounds (\$1.93 billion) in cash.
Business,Former Walt Disney director Robert AM Stern said the company made a  quot;wise investment quot; when it fired Michael Ovitz in 1996 and paid his \$140 million severance to end his 15-month tenure.
World," A Chilean judge on Monday formally charged Augusto Pinochet with homicide and kidnapping in one of many pending cases related to human rights abuses committed during his 17 year rule, and ordered house arrest for the former dictator."
Sports," Larry Hughes scored a  game high 26 points to lead Washington over Atlanta, 104 101,  at the MCI Center."
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory says the Mars rover Spirit has found a mineral linked to water during its exploration of the Red Planet.
Sports,"NASHVILLE, United States (AFP) - Trent Green tossed a touchdown to Eddie Kennison with 32 seconds left as Kansas City came from behind to defeat Tennessee 49-38 in a game featuring more than 900 yards of total offence."
Sports,Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has been handed a one-match touchline ban after being sent from the dugout during his side #39;s defeat at Fulham last month.
Sports,There is no magic number except for that countdown to Christmas. There are no banners for league titles won in November and December.
World, Egypt wants jobs. Israel wants a meaningful peace. And the nations plan to sign an agreement that they hope will fulfill both their goals.
World," The US Army acknowleged that eight prisoners have died in US military custody in Afghanistan since US led forces toppled the Taliban regime, two more than previously disclosed."
World,A cloud of smoke was seen rising close to the Green Zone government and diplomatic compound. US Military officials said a suicide bomber had struck at the same spot where a similar attack killed at least seven Iraqis a day before .
World,A suicide bomber steered a car full of explosives into the western gate of the protected compound that houses the interim government and embassies here on 
World,"The Arab world needs a revolutionary vision, like that of Dubai, to achieve lasting peace, security and prosperity in the Middle East, said former US President Bill Clinton."
World," At least 25 people were killed and  more than 250 injured Tuesday when two trains collided in the  northern Indian state of Punjab, police said."
World, An earthquake with a preliminary  magnitude of 5.8 jolted the northern Japanese island of  Hokkaido Tuesday but there were no reports of injury or major  damage.
Business, Tokyo's Nikkei average closed over one  percent higher on Tuesday after positive U.S. retail sales data  eased concern about demand in Japan's main export market and  spurred buying of blue chips such as Sony Corp.
Business,Oracle #39;s acquisition of PeopleSoft will create a bigger competitor for Microsoft and put one of the Redmond company #39;s largest industry partners in the hands of a rival.
Business,"Financial terms of the agreement between GM, the world #39;s largest automaker, and its German-American rival weren #39;t disclosed yesterday, but Tom Stephens, GM #39;s group vice "
Business,"SpectraSite isn #39;t in the room, but the Cary company could have much at stake in the merger talks between Nextel and Sprint. The two mobile-phone companies are discussing a "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Flight attendants at US Airways overwhelmingly authorized their union to engage in CHAOS(TM) strike-related activities should a federal bankruptcy court permit management "
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. yesterday made its debut in the suddenly ultracompetitive market for helping people find elusive files and information on their computer hard drives.
Sports,"FOXBORO, Mass.  Bill Belichick took a few minutes Monday to convey his congratulations to his offensive coordinator on becoming Notre Dame #39;s head coach."
Sports,"Two of the league #39;s most disappointing teams put on quite a show in prime time. And after all the wild plays and big offensive numbers last night, a phantom penalty, followed by a 9-yard touchdown catch by "
Sports,"On Nov. 18, 1997, the Red Sox sent a young minor league pitching prospect named Carl Pavano to the Montreal Expos in exchange for Pedro Martinez."
Sports,Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers hope to put yet another controversy behind them as they begin a two-game road trip against the Seattle SuperSonics.
Sports,Andy Roddick today announced the end of an 18-month association with coach Brad Gilbert which earned the American his first grand slam title and established him among the heavyweights of men #39;s tennis.
Sports," Quentin Richardson hit six of Phoenix #39;s 13 three pointers on his way to a 26 point effort, as the Suns ran away from the Orlando Magic, 121 100, at America West Arena."
World,"ELEANOR HALL: To South American now, where one of the world #39;s most notorious dictators finally looks set to face trial for murder and human rights abuse."
World,"Pakistan News, Islamabad,Pakistani and Indian experts began talks here Tuesday on confidence building measures (CBMs) aimed at averting any accidental outbreak of hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours."
Business," Oil prices held around  $41 a barrel  on Tuesday on forecasts of colder temperatures in the U.S.  Northeast, a supply cut by top OPEC producer Saudi Arabia and  disruptions to Iraqi crude exports."
Sci/Tech,"Online shopping has become hugely popular among Britons in the run-up to Christmas, research suggests."
Sci/Tech,Computer games giant Electronic Arts signs exclusive agreements with the US National Football League.
Business, Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics said  on Tuesday they had agreed to share patents on basic technology  to speed up product development and avoid adding to a growing  number of cross border patent disputes.
Business," European stock markets hit fresh  29 month highs on Tuesday, tracking gains in New York and after  HBOS said it will beat forecasts as well as buy back shares."
Sci/Tech," Computer software should not be  protected by copyright laws designed for music, literature and  other creative works, according to a lawsuit filed in a U.S.  court in San Francisco."
Sci/Tech, New York Stock Exchange traders  shouting buy and sell orders    the faces of capitalism in  action    have been fighting off extinction as the rise of  computer market making systems have marginalized their role.
Business,"Oracle Corp. finally scooped up rival PeopleSoft Inc. after 18 months of legal and verbal strife, ending a nasty feud with a \$10.3 billion deal that promises to shake up the business software industry."
Business,The prospect that Chinese exports will soon overwhelm the worldwide clothing market was thrown into doubt yesterday after Beijing announced it will tax its shipments of textiles and apparel once the global market is liberalized Jan. 1.
Business,Yesterday #39;s immediate dismissal of Paul Tellier is a move analysts say increases investor uncertainty over the company #39;s direction.
Business,"LONDON  Honeywell International Inc., the New Jersey aerospace and high-tech manufacturer, has agreed to buy the British industrial holding company Novar PLC for about \$1.7 billion, the companies said Monday."
Business,"Danske Bank A/S, the Nordic region #39;s second-largest lender, agreed to buy two Irish units from National Australia Bank Ltd. for 967 million pounds (\$1.86 billion) to expand outside Scandinavia."
Business,Pearson said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell its controlling stake in Spanish media group Recoletos for 743m to a consortium of Spanish investors.
Sci/Tech,"Columbia native and former astronaut Charles Bolden is on the short list to replace Sean OKeefe, who resigned Monday after three tumultuous years running the nations space program."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s MSN division yesterday unveiled software that searches files stored on a computer, improving what had been a ponderous and time-consuming task while at the same time laying groundwork for future battles with rivals Google and Yahoo!"
Sci/Tech,"  Ten percent of all bird species are set to go extinct by the end of this century, US researchers said on Monday."
Sci/Tech,Hollywood #39;s major studios intend to escalate their battle against illegal movie downloading by targeting the popular BitTorrent network and those who operate 
Sports,"He is gone, and that is unfortunate, but it is not tragic or disastrous or catastrophic. Pedro Martinez stats, news was worth every cent the Red Sox stats, schedule "
Sports,"ENCOURAGINGLY for the cash-strapped Western Australian Cricket Association, all but about 300 public seating tickets for day one of the first Test against Pakistan at the WACA Ground have been sold."
Sports,"The Clippers have seemed destined for overtimes in this young NBA season. On Monday night, they squandered a 14-point lead and again found themselves in overtime."
Sports,  The Phoenix Suns continued to blaze brightly as they beat Orlando Magic 121 100 and kept their leading position at the NBA.
Sports," New York Jets running back Curtis Martin passed Eric Dickerson and Jerome Bettis on the NFL career rushing list Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, moving to fourth all time."
World,"Judge Juan Guzman yesterday indicted former General Augusto Pinochet for his involvement in the Condor operation, while he had Chile under military rule between 1973 and 1990."
World,"Two Marines were killed in Iraq #39;s volatile Anbar province, the military said today. A military statement said two Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary "
World,"A member of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas escaped unhurt on Monday when a bomb blew up his car in the Syrian capital Damascus, a Palestinian source said."
Business,"The abrupt ousting of Bombardier Inc. chief executive Paul Tellier yesterday was the culmination of 23 months of growing differences and frustration between him and the controlling shareholder, the Bombardier family, industry sources say."
Business,"LOS ANGELES: US-based Unocal Corp. will pay to boost living conditions and protect villagers near Myanmar #39;s Yadana gas pipeline under the settlement of a key human rights abuse case, the parties said."
Sci/Tech,"Sean O #39;Keefe, who resigned Monday as the head of NASA to pursue his application to become chancellor of Louisiana State University, is credited with helping restore the space "
Sports,"Two of the league #39;s most disappointing teams put on quite a show in prime time. And after all the wild plays and big offensive numbers Monday night, a phantom penalty, followed "
World,"A suicide car bomber killed seven people when he struck a checkpoint at Baghdad #39;s Green Zone early Tuesday, the second attack in two days at the district that houses Iraq #39;s interim government and foreign embassies, officials said."
Business,Google Inc. has launched an effort to establish an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard-to-find books into its widely used Internet search engine.
World, Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday as investors bought blue chips and issues of consumer electronics makers following Wall Street's overnight rally. The U.S. dollar inched down against the Japanese yen.
Sports,"Who: North Texas (7-4)vs. Southern Miss. (6-5) When and where: Tonight, 7:30,at New Orleans. TV: ESPN. Last meeting: Southern Mississippi won, 22-0, in 1981. Comments: North Texas freshman running back Jamario Thomas led the Sun Belt in rushing with 1,709 yards in just nine games. He rushed for more than 200 yards four times and scored 17 touchdowns while leading ..."
Sports,"Carson Palmer might be back Sunday, Eli Manning will start Saturday, and Jeff Garcia won't be back this season. Another quarterback, Denver's Jake Plummer , likely will be fined for making an obscene gesture toward the stands."
Business,"Danske Bank chief executive Peter Straarup said he planned to expand NIBs branch network in the Republic. The economy of the Republic of Ireland continues to outperform other European economies, and "
Sports,"  Roy Halladay never liked Corey Koskie    never liked facing him that is.  quot;I never liked him    Koskie, Doug Mientkiewicz and Torii Hunter, they always gave me problems, quot; the Toronto Blue Jays #39; former "
World,"The crash happened along a rural stretch of track between the cities of Pathankot and Jalandhar, in India #39;s northern Punjab province, about 180 miles north-west of New Delhi."
World,Lawrence Gonzi will at the end of this week lead a Maltese team at a crucial EU summit marking the end of the six month Dutch presidency.
Business, The dollar held steady against major  currencies on Tuesday as markets awaited the assessment of the  economy from the Federal Reserve after an expected interest  rate rise later in the session.
Business," The Justice Department has asked a  judge to enter a  $2.53 billion judgment against two Rigas  family members in a bid to seize some cable systems run by  Adelphia Communications Corp., the Wall Street Journal reported  on Tuesday."
Business,Denmark's largest bank is to buy a Belfast-based and Dublin-based bank from National Australian Bank for 967m.
Business,"What do women want? Luciano Manganella, the owner of the trendy Boston women's boutique JasmineSola, has a pretty good idea. And now after 34 years in business, he's plotting a major expansion."
Business,"It #39;s finally over. Business-software maker PeopleSoft (PSFT) agreed to be acquired by rival Oracle (ORCL) for \$10.3 billion Monday, ending 18 "
Business,"General Motors and DaimlerChrysler announced plans yesterday to collaborate on fuel-saving hybrid gasoline-electric propulsion systems, which analysts said could reduce the costs of their "
Business,"The new year may be a slow one for job seekers, as few area employers expect to be hiring in the first quarter of 2005, the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey showed."
Business,"In what could have passed for a campaign kickoff, Mayor Bloomberg yesterday touted fresh statistics that show crime in the city continued to plunge this year."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A>, the No.  3 U.S. carrier which has been restructuring in efforts to avoid  a bankruptcy filing, is expected to slash fares and remove  restrictive rules such as Saturday night stays, Time magazine  reported in its online edition on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,After Google announced their search software utility and Yahoo! told the world they are working on a similar program. MSN is now beta testing their software.
Sci/Tech,"WebSideStory, a provider of on-demand Web analytics, in its latest independent study has said that in the one-month period from November 5 to December 3, 2004, Firefox #39;s online usage share has grown from 3.03 percent to 4.06 percent in the US alone."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corporation announced the first hard disk drives (HDD) based on perpendicular recording, boosting the capacity of a single 1.8-inch hard-disk platter to 40 gigabytes."
Sci/Tech,The researchers who spawned the idea of grid computing will launch a company on Monday to commercialise what so far has been a very academic software project for sharing computing resources.
World, Congo's government spokesman denied Tuesday that rival army factions were fighting each other in the east of the country and insisted the clashes were between Congolese and Rwandan forces.
Sports,"Kobe Bryant has accused Karl Malone of making a pass at his wife, Vanessa, at a game last month. She told him that Malone made inappropriate comments to her Nov. 23 at Staples Center."
Sci/Tech," The creators of the Globus Toolkit, an open source grid infrastructure software, have formed a new company, Univa, to provide commercial software, services and support for Globus software."
World, Pakistan said Monday that there was no evidence Osama bin Laden is hiding in the country and denied it allowed CIA agents to set up bases along the border to search for the al Qaida leader.
World,A French court ordered a prompt end to satellite television broadcasts to Europe by Lebanon #39;s Hizbollah guerrilla group on Monday on grounds they were clearly anti-Semitic and a potential threat to public order.
Sci/Tech," Europe's bourses opened higher after Wall Street climbed late on on confirmation of the PeopleSoft/Oracle merger. In the early evening European time, the US Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a further quarter of a percentage point."
Sci/Tech," A remnant of the largest iceberg ever recorded is blocking Antarctica's McMurdo Sound, threatening tens of thousands of penguin chicks with starvation and cutting off a supply route for three science stations, a New Zealand official said Tuesday."
Sports,"  Losing Pedro Martinez to the Mets is one thing. But sending Manny Ramirez to Shea Stadium is something the Red Sox have no plans to consider, despite reports that the Mets inquired about trading for the 2004 World Series MVP."
Sports,"World Cup leader Bode Miller won the slalom yesterday at Sestriere, Italy, to join Marc Girardelli as the only men to win races in all four disciplines in a season. Miller, of Franconia, N.H., won for the sixth time in 10 World Cup races by finishing two runs down the 2006 Olympic course in a combined 1 minute 39.03 seconds. ..."
Sports,"  Harvard at Fairfield, 7 p.m.; UMass Lowell at Stonehill, 7:30 p.m.; WOMEN    Harvard at Boston University, 7 p.m."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Cash'n'Carrion</strong> Last order date tomorrow
Sci/Tech,The libraries of some of the world's most important academic institutions are to be digitised by Google.
Sci/Tech,"The world's tallest bridge, higher even than the Eiffel Tower, is being inaugurated by the French president. "
World, A British court on Tuesday backed demands by relatives of a dead Iraqi hotel worker for an independent probe into claims he was unlawfully killed and abused by UK troops detaining him.
Sci/Tech,"The head of the US space agency (Nasa), Sean O'Keefe, resigns after three years in the post."
World," Two passenger trains collided in  northern India Tuesday, killing at least 25 people and injuring  more than 250, police said."
World, A British court on Tuesday backed  demands by relatives of a dead Iraqi hotel worker for an  independent probe into claims he was unlawfully killed and  abused by UK troops detaining him.
World,"BAGHDAD A suicide car bomber killed seven people when he struck a checkpoint at Baghdads Green Zone early Tuesday, the second attack in two days at the district that houses Iraqs interim government and foreign embassies, officials said."
World,Congo #39;s government spokesman denied Tuesday that rival army factions were fighting each other in the east of the country and insisted the clashes were between Congolese and Rwandan forces.
Business,  General Motors and DaimlerChrysler will jointly develop a gasoline electric powered car to match Toyota and Honda in so called hybrid vehicles that save fuel and cut emissions.
World,"Brussels, Dec 13, IRNA -- German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said Monday that so long Iran #39;s voluntary suspension of enrichment activities continues, the EU commitments also remain valid."
Business,"Rising fuel costs and high air fares push up UK inflation during November, according to official figures."
Sci/Tech,The libraries of five of the world #39;s most important academic institutions are to be digitised by Google. Scanned pages from books in the public domain will then be made available for search and reading online.
Sci/Tech,Toshiba today paved the way for 80GB iPods when it said it will ship an 80GB 1.8in hard drive in Q3 2005 - a year after it introduced the 60GB version that can currently to be found inside the iPod Photo.
World," U.S. troops discovered eight more bodies in the restive northern Iraqi city of Mosul, bringing the number of bodies found there since Nov. 10 to more than 150, the U.S. military said Tuesday."
Sports, McLaren discard David Coulthard looks set to be offered a way back into Formula One for the 2005 season as a driver with the new Red Bull Racing team.
World," Two passenger trains collided head on on a stretch of rural track in northern India on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said."
World, Britain's defense ministry has taken the  highly unusual step of ordering a navy captain to leave his  ship and return to the UK to face an investigation.
Sports," Trent Strickland didn't demand the ball. He wanted to guard the player who had it. Strickland scored all nine of his points over the final 9 minutes and played solid defense down the stretch, leading No. 6 Wake Forest to a 67 64 victory over Temple on Monday night."
Sci/Tech,"A remnant of the largest iceberg ever recorded is blocking Antarctica #39;s McMurdo Sound, threatening tens of thousands of penguin chicks with "
Business," International airlines are heading for a  near  $5 billion loss this year, largely due to the oil price  rise, the chief economist of the industry's global body IATA  said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech, Lawyers were cordial after PeopleSoft agreed for the enterprise software company to acquire it for  #36;26.50 a share.
Sci/Tech,"Two months after Google opened up a whole new market with its desktop search tool, Microsoft has joined the party with the release of its own beta test version."
Sci/Tech,"  The departure of NASA #39;s boss comes at a challenging time as the space agency struggles to ditch the mentality that lost Columbia and get its remaining shuttles flying again, while aiming for the moon and Mars."
Sci/Tech,"World News: Washington, Dec 14 : A new futuristic study by researchers at the University of Stanford is predicting that by the time the next century rolls around, a number of bird species that we take for granted today will become mere pictures in bird "
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc. has partnered with five of the world #39;s leading libraries, including those at Stanford and Harvard, to digitally scan their collections so that the books can be searched, and in many cases read, online free of charge."
Sci/Tech,"Gamers have bought almost all of the first batch of Sony #39;s new PlayStation Portable (PSP) games console, which went on sale in Japan on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Robot Mars rover Spirit has so far been eclipsed in its mission by its  quot;twin quot; Opportunity, which found rich evidence of a wet history at its landing site."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Ass. of America (MPAA) will today launch a legal attack on BitTorrent users in a bid to prevent ripped DVDs being shared across the network.
Sci/Tech,"The internet could soon have two new domain names, aimed at mobile services and the jobs market. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) has given preliminary approval to two new addresses - ."
Sci/Tech,IBM is claiming a storage management victory over EMCand has said it can control its entire line of storage arrays with the latest version of its San Volume Controller appliance.
Sports,"Dusty Mangum kicks a 37-yard field goal as time expires and No. 6 Texas, behind quarterback Vince Young, edges No. 13 Michigan, 38-37."
World,"A Chilean court has suspended the order to place former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet under house arrest for crimes he committed during  quot;Operation Condor quot;, aiming to remove his opponents in Latin America, between 1970 and 1980 at the request of his "
Business," International airlines are heading for a near  #36;5 billion loss this year, largely due to the oil price rise, the chief economist of the industry's global body IATA said on Tuesday."
Business," The holiday shopping season is hurtling toward its close, but demand remains soft and inconsistent. With just 11 days before Christmas   and heading into the last full weekend of shopping   retailers have been steadily easing prices. But a burst of late spending  has yet to materialize."
World, Heavy rains and fresh floods disrupted  aid to Asia's tsunami hit villages on Sunday as the U.N.  refugee agency started a 400 ton airlift as part of a  $2  billion relief operation to save millions struggling to  survive.
Business, U.S. shares were poised to start  slightly weaker on Tuesday as investors look past potential  merger activity to a Federal Reserve that is expected to raise  borrowing costs.
World,"Syria has blamed Israel for a car bomb which exploded in its capital Damascus, wounding three people. The bomb went off soon after a Palestinian man got out of the car with his wife and daughter."
Business, The dollar held steady against major  currencies on Tuesday as markets waited to see what the Federal  Reserve says about the U.S. economy after an expected interest  rate rise later in the session.
Business,Fiat will meet car giant GM on Tuesday in an attempt to reach agreement over the future of the Italian firm's loss-making auto group.
World," As he prepares to end his tenure as secretary of state, Colin Powell is ruling out a run for political office."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has entered the desktop search fray, releasing a test version of its tool to find documents, e-mails and other files on a PC hard drive."
Sci/Tech,"Seoul, December 14: South Korea #39;s Samsung electronics and Sony of Japan on Tuesday singed an agreement to share patents for digital technologies in major products, Samsung said."
World, Sudanese President Omar al Beshir reiterated his commitment to implementing peace accords with southern rebels and to pursuing a settlement to the Darfur conflict.
Sci/Tech,"ANN ARBOR, Mich. Google is trying to establish an online reading room for the University of Michigan library and four other major libraries."
Sci/Tech,"Sony and Samsung started negotiations on the cross-licensing deal in December 2003. The agreement is broad, covering 94 percent of Sony #39;s 13,000 US registered patents, and a similar percentage of Samsung #39;s 11,000 US registered patents."
Sci/Tech," After a year of negotiations two of the world #39;s giants of consumer electronics, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Sony Corp."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Dec. 13, 2004    Perpendicular Recording Technology Achieves 1.8 Inch Drive That Holds the Industry Largest 80 Gigabytes of Information."
Sci/Tech,"IBM Friday said it has filled out gaps in its virtualization portfolio, adding support for EMC #39;s remaining Clariion systems. The company added Clariion 300, 500 and 700 systems support for its SAN Volume Controller "
Sports,"PARIS: AC Milan #39;s Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko, right, was last night named European footballer of the year for 2004. The 28-year-old becomes the third Ukrainian to win the award after Oleg Blockhin "
Business,"Denmark #39;s biggest financial group, Danske Bank, has agreed to purchase Northern Bank in Northern Ireland and National Irish Bank in the Republic of Ireland from National Australia Bank for 967 million."
World," President Jacques Chirac inaugurated the world's highest bridge Tuesday, a creation taller than the Eiffel Tower, longer then the Champs Elysees and designed to end a traffic bottleneck in southern France."
Sci/Tech,"This week, NASA has concerned itself with the fact that the astronauts aboard the international space station are running out of food."
Sci/Tech,Toshiba has announced an 80GB version of the 1.8in hard drives used in the iPod. The drive sets a new capacity record for its size and combines several developments including a new magnetic disk structured 
Sci/Tech," Google is launching an ambitious effort to make digital copies of some of the world's largest university library collections and will incorporate the texts into its vast Web index, apparently the largest project of its kind ever attempted."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft and Ask Jeeves both announced tools Monday that allow users to search their desktop computers, adding their names to a crowded field of Internet search companies that are focused on helping people more effectively scan their own hard drives for files and e mail messages."
Sci/Tech," SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13    Software maker PeopleSoft Inc. announced Monday that it had agreed to be acquired by Oracle Corp. in a  #36;10.3 billion deal, ending one of the longest and nastiest takeover battles in recent corporate history."
Sci/Tech, Business software giant Oracle announced Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire rival PeopleSoft after sweetening its offer by 10 to approximately  #36;10.3 billion.
World,Suspected Islamists kill four and seize dozens of weapons from a drug control body in Russia's North Caucasus.
Sci/Tech,"It's that time of year when the K5 community shares its culinary secrets with each other by inundating the queue with a flood of recipes sectioned under culture.  #160;However, many of them may seem too difficult for the beginning chef.  #160;So I present to the novice cook a good starter project for the gourmet chef to be.  #160;It's a classic dish that will provide you with plenty of calories without offering too much nutrition."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has entered the desktop search fray, releasing an initial version of software to scour a PC hard drive."
Sci/Tech,Japanese gamers buy almost all of the first batch of Sony's new PlayStation Portable handheld console.
Sci/Tech,"The internet could soon have two new domain names, aimed at mobile services and the jobs market."
Sci/Tech," European research institutes are  linking together four supercomputers to create the world's  fourth most powerful megacomputer, without having to spend the  money it would normally cost to build such a monster."
World, Pakistan and India held talks to hammer out an agreement on giving advance warning of ballistic missile tests and other steps to avert any accidental launch of nuclear weapons.
Sci/Tech,Sean O'Keefe quit Monday to pursue a job as chancellor of Louisiana State University Baton Rouge campus.
Sci/Tech,"Online  buying continues to snowball, according to the results of a recent America Online survey. This year, for the first time, Americans who regularly use the Internet for shopping -- researching or buying products at least once a month -- will do more shopping online than at shopping malls and stores, from catalogues and by phone, the survey found."
Business,"With a fall in oil prices easing inflation concerns, the Federal Reserve is expected to continue its easy-does-it approach to raising interest rates, boosting a key rate by a moderate quarter-point today."
Sci/Tech,"A jailed Indonesian militant's autobiography urges fellow Muslim radicals to attack U.S. computers, with the particular aim of committing credit card fraud."
Sci/Tech,"More couples are selecting the sex of their children, using techniques developed to help couples who are infertile or at risk for having babies with genetic diseases."
Business," Dec 14 2004   After an emotional and often bitter 18 month battle, PeopleSoft Inc. agreed to be acquired by Oracle Corp."
Sports, Ashley Earley scored 22 points  #151; 12 straight in the second half  #151; as No. 15 Vanderbilt defeated Troy 78 50 Sunday for its 48th straight nonconference homecourt victory.
Business,British publisher Pearson PLC said Tuesday it plans to sell its 79 percent stake in Spanish media group Recoletos in a deal worth euro743 million (US\$990 million).
Sci/Tech,"New York: Popular internet search engine Google has reached an agreement with four universities and one public library to scan their books and make them available the digitised contents of the same, aiming to challenge competitors Yahoo and Microsoft."
Sci/Tech,"On one side of Mars, NASA #39;s Spirit rover has found a mineral that solidly points to water activity. Meanwhile, the Opportunity rover has found confirmation "
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla #39;s Firefox is gaining ground, and fast. In the beginning of this year, Microsoft Internet Explorer was almost fully controlling the market on its own."
World, Heavy rains and fresh floods disrupted aid to Asia's tsunami hit villages on Sunday as the U.N. refugee agency started a 400 ton airlift as part of a  #36;2 billion relief operation to save millions struggling to survive.
Sci/Tech,An analysis of the 5.7 million lines of Linux source code shows that it contains fewer bugs per thousand lines of code than commercial counterparts. By Michelle Delio.
Sci/Tech,Researchers are studying the spinal cord of the eel-like sea lamprey in hopes that a machine based on its structure could someday enable paralyzed people to regain control of their legs. By Karen Lurie.
Sci/Tech,"Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine, a film about the historic 1997 chess match between Garry Kasparov and IBM's Deep Blue, focuses on whether humans interceded on the computer's behalf but fails to convince. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,"Advances in biotechnology are limiting the damage oil spills inflict, as scientists supercharge bacteria to devour petroleum. By John Gartner."
Sci/Tech,"The space agency's top administrator, Sean O'Keefe, says he wants to ensure that his children can go to college without incurring debt. His plan? Applying for a \$500,000-per-year job at Louisiana State University. By Amit Asaravala."
Sci/Tech,Researchers at MIT are one step closer to creating patches for damaged hearts: They've used rat cells to construct a beating slice of cardiac tissue about the size of a dime. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Sci/Tech,A coalition of groups that do not believe the Ohio presidential election was conducted accurately asks the Ohio Supreme Court to review the swing state's voting results.
Sports, LeBron James was fitted with a mask to protect his broken left cheek and might play in the Cleveland Cavaliers' next game even though he only shot during practice Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"Following the lead of Google and Yahoo!, Microsoft has announced a  #39;beta #39; version of a desktop search tool, the  #39;Toolbar Suite #39;."
Sci/Tech,Sony and Samsung have entered into a far-reaching technology licensing agreement that opens stacks of each company #39;s intellectual properties to the other.
Sci/Tech,"Perpendicular Recording has been promoted as the technology to carry us through the superparamagnetism limit. In conventional longitudinal recording, the magnetization in the bits on a disc is flipped between "
Sports,Red Bull Racing say they want to sign David Coulthard so that they have an experienced driver for their first Formula One season next year.
Sports, Reserve guard Juan Dixon scored all 15 of his points in the fourth quarter Sunday to lead the Washington Wizards to a 104 101 victory over Atlanta for the Hawks' fourth straight loss.
World,"Egypt wants jobs. Israel wants a meaningful peace. On Tuesday, they signed an agreement that they hope will fulfill both their goals and maintain the momentum for revitalized Mideast peace negotiations."
World," Japanese video game fans have bought nearly all 200,000 PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld video game machines launched on Sunday by Sony, the company said."
World," The bodies of six young men, all  shot in the head as if executed, were discovered in the  northern Iraqi city of Mosul Tuesday, bringing the total of  such corpses found to 14 in two days."
World, A Chinese author who was briefly  detained by police overnight along with two other intellectuals  said Tuesday the authorities appeared to be trying to build a  case against him as part of a crackdown on government critics.
World," MUKERIAN, India (Reuters) - Two passenger trains collided  in northern India on Tuesday, killing at least 27 people and  injuring more than 50, officials said."
Business,The dollar was marginally down against the euro and slightly higher against the yen Tuesday as the market awaited new US trade data and a US Federal Reserve meeting at which the central bank was expected to raise interest rates a quarter point.
Business,  Zurich Financial (ZZ:001107539) gained 2.6 percent in Swiss trade after agreeing to settle US nursing home litigation by paying  $47.5 million.
Business,US interest rates are expected to rise for the fifth time since June following the US Federal Reserve #39;s latest rate-setting meeting later on Tuesday.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s MSN has unveiled desktop-search technology, entering a hotly contested race to dominate information access on the PC."
Sci/Tech,"Ten percent of all bird species are likely to disappear by the year 2100, and another 15 percent could be on the brink of extinction, according to a new study by Stanford University biologists."
Sci/Tech,SEARCH ENGINE megagiant Google is to digitise a substantial number of volumes held in the libraries of Harvard and Oxford Universities.
Sci/Tech,"Tens of thousands of Antarctic penguin chicks could starve to death in the next few weeks as a huge iceberg blocks access to coastal feeding grounds, a New Zealand official said today."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower  market open on Tuesday ahead of an expected U.S. central bank  interest rate hike, with investors pulling back from Monday's  rally."
Business,"For the past 18 months, Oracle has been locked in a battle to acquire rival PeopleSoft involving courtroom drama, poison pills, personal enmity and, recently, the departure of PeopleSoft #39;s CEO Craig Conway."
Business,Crude oil futures begin to factor in colder weather in the US Northeast and OPEC decision to cut production to keep the prices high.
Business,"Blockbuster Inc., the world #39;s largest video rental chain, said Tuesday that as of Jan. 1, 2005, the company won #39;t charge late fees on any movie or game rental at its more than 4,500 company-operated and franchised stores in the United States."
Business,"The global airline industry, battered by record fuel costs, could break even in 2005 if oil prices drop to an average of US\$36 a barrel, the industry #39;s trade group said Tuesday."
World," Afghan security forces have captured Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar's personal security chief as he traveled in a van to the southern city of Kandahar, provincial officials told Reuters on Tuesday."
World, British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin was arrested on suspicion of incitement to commit racial hatred.
World," War crimes trials against Iraq's former Baath Party leaders will begin next week, interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said Tuesday. He didn't say whether Saddam Hussein would be among them."
Sci/Tech," Japanese video game fans have bought nearly all 200,000 PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld video game machines launched on Sunday by Sony, the company said."
Sci/Tech,"Soon anyone will be able to browse the University library, whether he is in Ann Arbor or Europe or anywhere in between. The University announced a partnership with Google "
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp. is close to commercializing a new data storage technology that could significantly increase the capacity of hard-disk drives, it said Tuesday."
Sports, Kansas City scored two touchdowns in the game #39;s final 32 seconds to cap a wild 49 38 victory over Tennessee last night.
World," Egypt has decided to increase transit fees for ships using the Suez Canal by an average of three percent next year, the canal authority revealed."
World,"Marwan Barghouti, the leader of the Palestinian uprising now imprisoned in Israel, withdrew today from the Palestinian race for president."
World,"The DR Congo government says its troops are battling Rwandan soldiers and not Congolese rebels, as earlier reported."
World,"Israel's ruling Likud party and opposition Labour struggle to agree over the state budget,  according to reports. "
World,"Madonna made more money from touring than any other star in 2004, with \$125m, Billboard magazine says."
Business," U.S. chain store retail sales rose in the latest week after sizable back to back declines, as consumers took to the stores for holiday shopping, a retail report said on Tuesday."
Business,"Shares in Vodafone Group Plc, the world #39;s largest mobile-phone operator, dropped after The Wall Street Journal said the company is considering bidding with US partner Verizon Communications Inc."
Business,"Any cash that Italy #39;s Fiat (FIA.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) may gain from agreeing to scrap an option to sell its loss-making car unit Fiat Auto to General Motors Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has launched a set of toolbars under the MSN brand. Plugging into Windows, Outlook and Internet Explorer, they index documents and email in the background and allow fast querying."
Sci/Tech,"A global virtual library is one step nearer today after Google, the internet search group, announced it is working on a project to digitally scan the collections at seven libraries and make them available online."
Sci/Tech,Samsung has developed a cut-down version of the multimedia memory card (MMC) that it hopes to see deployed in future mobile phones.
Sports,"David Coulthard will lead the Red Bull Racing team next season, according to quotes attributed to new owner Dietrich Mateschitz. Although the team has yet to issue official confirmation of a deal with the "
Sports,"Head-to-heads: The two teams have met 49 times since 1956-57. Australia hold the advantage with 21 victories while Pakistan have won 11, with 17 draws."
World,"MILLAU, France French citizens and officials are celebrating a roadway bridge considered to be the world #39;s tallest. One of the Millau bridge #39;s pillars reaches more than eleven-hundred feet into the air, making "
World,Iraq's interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced that proceedings would begin against former Baath Party leaders.
World,"A third of the M.T.A.'s police officers were paid more than \$100,000 last year, and some officers doubled and even tripled their base salaries by working overtime."
World,One of four U.S. military officers in Afghanistan alleged to have murdered a local man they believed was following their movements was issued an official reprimand.
World,The Organization of American States has reproached the United States and the European Union for refusing to participate in Colombia's peace process with right-wing paramilitary groups despite what it called impressive progress.
Sci/Tech,"Five prestigious university and public libraries have reached agreement with Google Inc. to digitize millions of volumes in their collections and make portions of the text available for free to computer users online, the search giant plans to announce today. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,"No. 2 Nordic bank eyes stronger EPS in  #39;06; shares fall 4.2 due to deal #39;s size, reduced buybacks. MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Denmark #39;s Danske Bank has bought two Irish banks from National Australia Bank (NAB) for "
Business,Insurance giant Zurich Financial Services said Tuesday it had reached a US\$47.5 million (euro35.8 million) settlement in the United States to end litigation over the bankruptcy of a nursing home chain.
Sci/Tech,"As the UN climate conference meets in Argentina, a new report questions the economic sense in tackling greenhouse gases so vigorously now."
Business, U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower  open on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors take profits  following Monday's rally and before the Federal Reserve is  expected to raise interest rates.
Business," U.S. chain store retail sales rose in  the latest week after sizable back to back declines, as  consumers took to the stores for holiday shopping, a retail  report said on Tuesday."
Business," Shares of Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> rose  5.4 percent before the bell on Tuesday after the Wall Street  Journal reported that Verizon Communications <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VZ.N</A> has gained  the backing of partner Vodafone Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VOD.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VOD.L</A> to bid for  Sprint."
Business," Delta Air Lines Inc., the No. 3 U.S. carrier which has been restructuring in efforts to avoid a bankruptcy filing, is expected to slash fares and remove restrictive rules such as Saturday night stays, Time magazine reported in its online edition on Sunday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp launched the beta version of its new MSN Toolbar Suite on Monday, with what it calls is  #39;breakthrough desktop search functionality #39; that will help users quickly find virtually any type of document, media file or e-mail message on their "
Sci/Tech,Samsung and Sony have signed a five-year cross-licensing agreement covering a wide range of patents for digital products. The agreement should reduce the potential for disputes 
Sports," Urban Meyer paused a few times to collect himself. Saying goodbye was hard enough. Doing so after a 12 0 season was almost too much. The fifth ranked Utes sent Meyer to his new job at Florida with one last nearly perfect performance, beating Pittsburgh 35 7 Saturday night in the Fiesta Bowl."
World,"(CBS/AP) The first anniversary of Saddam Hussein #39;s capture was marked by violence across Iraq, including a suicide car bombing that killed 13 people in Baghdad and a report that seven US Marines died in combat in western Iraq."
World,"JAMMU, India : Two trains collided head-on in the northern Indian state of Punjab Tuesday, killing 15 to 20 people, the railway minister said."
World,Turkey #39;s parliament approved on Monday a final piece of legislation sought by the European Union before a Dec. 16-17 summit at which EU leaders will decide whether Ankara is now ready to begin long-delayed entry talks.
World,In separate statements both Syria and the Islamic resistance movement Hamas accused Israel of being responsible for the booby trapped car explosion which took place Monday evening in Mezze in Damascus.
World," A former restaurant inspector for France's famed Michelin Red Guide  #151; fired for revealing how it awards its coveted stars to the nation's best chefs  #151; lost a lawsuit Tuesday alleging wrongful dismissal, a Michelin lawyer said."
World," Political parties are the public institutions most marred by corruption, an international watchdog group said Thursday in a new global survey marking the United Nations' first International Anti Corruption Day."
Sci/Tech,"On the heels of a series of desktop search releases, Ask Jeeves Inc. is set to launch an application to scour users #39; hard drives for e-mails and files."
Sci/Tech,The new PlayStation Portable (PSP) portable game console reportedly sold out at Tokyo electronic retailers within hours of its debut on Sunday.
World,"BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomber linked to al-Qaeda killed 13 people in Baghdad yesterday, the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein #39;s capture."
World,"Jacques Chirac, the French president, opened the bridge which is in the Tarn Valley in the south west of the country. The four-lane bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower at 343 metres high and 1.5 miles long."
World,"The trials of former members of Saddam Hussein #39;s Iraqi regime will begin next week, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has said."
Sports," Torry Holt of the St. Louis Rams became the first player in NFL history with five straight 1,300 yard seasons when he caught a 44 yard touchdown pass near the end of the first half against the New York Jets on Sunday."
Business,America's trade deficit swelled to an all-time high of \$55.5 billion in October as imports  --  including those from China  --  surged to the loftiest levels on record.
Business,The US trade deficit widens to fresh record levels after higher oil prices raise the cost of imports.
Business,"Egypt and Israel sign a trade protocol with the US, allowing Egyptian goods made with the support of Israel free access to American markets."
Business,"Vodafone Group Plc, the world #39;s largest mobile-phone operator, said it #39;s not in talks with US partner Verizon Communications Inc."
Business,General Motors and DaimlerChrysler are joining forces to develop a new hybrid powertrain that they claim is more efficient and flexible than current hybrids.
Business," The US trade deficit continues to swell to new records, hitting  $55.5 billion US in October. The US Commerce Department said Tuesday that the trade deficit grew by 8.9 per cent from September, even "
Business,The health insurer expects the proposed \$408M acquisition to boost its offerings of Medicare plans. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Health insurer Humana Inc.
Business,"(CBS/AP) Blockbuster Inc., plans to eliminate late fees on games and movies as of Jan. 1. But there is plenty of fine print, which suggests that the nation #39;s biggest movie rental company is still struggling "
Business,"Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. (PIR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings, but its share price jumped as analysts had feared worse news."
Business,"Merck  amp; Co., under siege because of lost revenues from its recalled blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx, will cut about 5,100 jobs by year #39;s end, more than originally planned, and will slash hundreds of millions of dollars in spending, Chairman Raymond V "
Business,Britain #39;s Pearson agreed on Tuesday to sell its 79 percent stake in Recoletos to a management-led consortium offering 941 million euros (\$1.25 billion) for the entire Spanish media group.
Business,"The Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index rose, spurred by gains among computer-related shares after the New York Times reported Symantec Corp."
Business,"Electronic publisher ProQuest Co. (PQE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it would buy privately held Voyager Expanded Learning, a reading curriculum provider, for \$360 "
Sports," Seattle and Miami are among the NBA's four winningest teams so far this season, ranking just behind Phoenix and San Antonio. Yet when the Heat put their 14 game winning streak on the line Monday night against the SuperSonics, Miami won't be looking at the matchup as a potential NBA Finals preview or a measuring stick to see where it ranks against one of the Western Conference's elite clubs."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft debuts a preview of its long-anticipated desktop search as part of a toolbar suite that integrates with Windows, Internet Explorer, and the company #39;s Outlook e-mail client."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc., the most-used Web-search service, will scan books and documents from four universities and the New York Public Library, offering access to material unavailable on Yahoo!"
Sci/Tech,"NBC) Dec. 14, 2004   Conservation biologists say ten percent of all bird species could be extinct in the next 100 years."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox #39;s share of the US browser market grew by more than a third in the last month. Firefox #39;s share of the US browser market grew by more than a third in the last month, a Web metrics firm said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Two of the world #39;s consumer electronics giants, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Sony Corp., have signed a cross-license agreement detailing mutual usage of patents across major product lines owned by the two companies."
Sci/Tech,"Major movies studios to announce fresh crackdown on illegal downloads, according to a news report. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The Motion Picture Association of America is expected to announce a new campaign aimed "
Sci/Tech,"Spirit, one of the two rovers exploring Mars, has discovered the first rock on the planet that scientists say could have formed only in water - - but whether the water was flowing, or lay like a shallow sea that came and went, remains unknown, the mission "
Sci/Tech,"In a flash, Samsung has unveiled its latest removable storage product, and it #39;s only a quarter of the size of a standard multimedia memory card."
Sci/Tech,"Pulsing transplanted heart cells with electrical current helps them grow into mature cardiac cells, bringing doctors closer to a grow-your-own heart patch, US researchers said on Tuesday."
Sports,"The poll conducted by European football journalists from 52 countries organised by France Football magazine, voted for the 28-year-old Ukrainian for his outstanding scoring record for Milan since he joined the Italian side in 1999."
Sports,Red Bull Racing are still hopeful of signing David Coulthard for the 2005 formula one season - but admit the chances of getting their man are just  quot;50-50 quot;.
Sports,Celtic #39;s Henri Camara and Nacho Novo of Rangers have been suspended for offences missed by the referee in last month #39;s explosive Old Firm match.
World,"Taller than the Eiffel Tower and longer than the Champs Elysee, the Millau viaduct was today opened by President Jacques Chirac to acclaim as marvel of art and architecture."
World,"Iran is willing to talk with the United States about a nuclear program that Washington alleges is aimed at secretly acquiring the bomb, Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said Monday."
World," The television channel run by Lebanon #39;s Hizbollah guerrillas and banned in France as anti Semitic has agreed to stop its satellite broadcasts here immediately, France #39;s broadcasting authority said on Tuesday."
World,SPAIN #39;S Prime Minister has accused the government he succeeded of ordering the destruction of all computer records on the March 11 Madrid train bombings in an attempt to influence the outcome of the election held three days later.
World,Sinn Fin has accused DUP leader Ian Paisley of effectively holding a gun to the heads of the Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister on the issue of photographic proof of IRA decommissioning.
Business," The U.S. trade deficit widened nearly 9 percent in October to a record  #36;55.5 billion as sky high oil prices helped propel imports into new territory, the government said on Tuesday."
Business, Coffee lovers are digging deeper into their pockets for their daily fix of the black brew.
Business," Verizon Communications Inc. has eyed a potential acquisition of Sprint Corp. , but has no imminent plans to make a bid, people familiar with the situation said on Tuesday."
Business," U.S. stocks hovered around the break even mark, bonds fell and the dollar recovered a bit on Tuesday just hours before the Federal Reserve was expected to raise U.S. interest rates for the fifth time this year."
Business, America's trade deficit swelled to an all time high of  #36;55.5 billion in October as imports  #151; including those from China  #151; surged to the loftiest levels on record. Skyrocketing crude oil prices also contributed to the yawning trade gap.
Business," Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc.  on Tuesday posted a sharp fall in third quarter earnings, but its share price jumped as analysts had feared worse news."
Business,"Federal Reserve officials are set to jack up interest rates tonight for a fifth time this year, confident the US expansion is self-supporting and no longer in need of rock-bottom borrowing costs for a boost."
Business,"Despite a lowered outlook for 2005, investors gave a thumbs-up for Honeywell's recent deal."
Business,"Although problems still hang over the company, Bristol-Myers is paving the way for recovery."
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc. has eyed a potential acquisition of Sprint Corp. (FON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , but has no imminent plans to make a bid, people familiar with the situation said on Tuesday."
Business," The US trade gap unexpectedly shot to a record 55.5 billion dollars in October as Americans sucked in more imports, particularly from China, and oil prices sizzled."
Business,"The nations largest video chain says there will be no more late fees charged on any movie or game rental at its more than 4,500 US outlets, starting Jan. 1. Blockbuster (BBI, news, msgs) said it spilled "
Sci/Tech,The battle for search-technology supremacy extended to new front today when Microsoft launched a tool for finding files stored on personal computers.
Sci/Tech,"Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the founders of search giant Google, have long had a dream of putting all the world #39;s information on the Internet, free for the world to browse."
Sci/Tech, quot;These last few months have been extremely exciting for the talented developers at the Mozilla project. Their Firefox browser has re-ignited the browser wars and done what no one thought possible -- taken 
World, Celtic went three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League with a 2 1 win at home to Livingston.
World,"Fernando Poe Jr., 65, the Filipino action film star and presidential candidate who refused to concede May #39;s election, died just after midnight Dec. 12 US time at a hospital in Quezon City after a stroke."
World,India and Pakistan on Tuesday held talks on nuclear confidence building measures aimed at reducing the risk of accidental war and promoting strategic stability.
World,"In the latest sign of a thaw in Israeli-Egyptian relations, Israel and Egypt on Tuesday signed a US-backed economic pact hailed as the most important agreement between the two countries in two decades."
World," The armed uprising against Israel was an error and should end, interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said in a rare public condemnation of the four year old intefadeh that has killed hundreds of Israelis."
Business,America #39;s trade deficit swelled to an all-time high of \$55.5 billion in October as imports -- including those from China -- surged to the loftiest levels on record.
Sci/Tech, A judge has ruled that Maryland's anti spam law  #151; the first state law to penalize senders of junk e mail  #151; is unconstitutional because it seeks to regulate commerce outside the state's borders.
World, A French legal inquiry into the July 2000 Concorde crash outside Paris that killed 113 people presented findings Tuesday that put part of the blame on the US airline Continental.
Sci/Tech,AOL Canada Inc. will announce plans today to enter the burgeoning market for providing telephone service over the Internet. The on-line service company has beaten its US parent Time Warner Inc 
Sci/Tech," The number of personal computers worldwide is expected to double to about 1.3 billion by 2010, driven by explosive growth in emerging markets such as China, Russia and India, according to a report released on Tuesday by Forrester Research Inc."
Sci/Tech," Verizon Communications has reportedly gained the backing of its wireless partner, Vodafone Group, for a potential bid for Sprint Corp, clearing a major hurdle to such a deal."
World," About 360,000 needy people in Sudan's Darfur region are out of reach of the World Food Program because of fighting, officials said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech," Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral is nearing completion faster with the help of software from France's Dassault Systemes and IBM, Dassault said on Tuesday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   The federal Conservatives are girding for a same sex battle with Paul Martin's Liberals, saying they will move to protect the traditional definition of marriage."
Sci/Tech," Optibase Ltd. subsidiary Media 100 on Tuesday announced the release of Media 100 HD for Mac OS X, providing Mac based video professionals with another option for manipulation 10 bit uncompressed Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) digital video."
Sci/Tech," The parliament of Montenegro on Tuesday opposed government plans to build a dam that would flood part of the Tara River canyon, the deepest and longest canyon in Europe."
World," Through all the counting and recounting in the closest governor's race in state history, Republican Dino Rossi has held the slimmest of margins over Democrat Christine Gregoire  #151; even picking up a few votes here and there as a tedious hand recount grinds on."
World,ISN SECURITY WATCH (14012/04) - The Israeli army has responded to a massive explosion that killed five Israeli soldiers on Sunday by launching an attack on two buildings in Gaza City allegedly being used by Palestinian militants to manufacture weapons 
Sci/Tech," President Jacques Chirac inaugurated the world's highest bridge on Tuesday, a creation taller than the Eiffel Tower, longer than the Champs Elysees and designed to end a traffic bottleneck in southern France."
World," WASHINGTON  #8212; As he leaves the Capitol after taking the oath of office Jan. 20, President Bush is expected to exercise a familiar presidential prerogative  #8212; reviewing the troops."
World, The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a Florida death row inmate should not automatically get a new trial because his lawyer conceded the man's guilt without his consent.
Sci/Tech,"By the end of the century one in 10 species of birds in the world will be extinct and a further 15 per cent will be on the brink, according to one of the largest studies of avian biodiversity."
Sci/Tech," U.S. eighth grade students are improving in science and math compared with international peers, but the nation's fourth graders have stagnant scores and are slipping behind in both subjects, according to a study of achievement across the globe."
Sci/Tech," One third of the bottle nose dolphins swimming off Israel's Mediterranean coast are too thin, apparently due to a lack of food from overfishing, researcher said Tuesday."
World,"The armed uprising against Israel is a mistake and must end, interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview published Tuesday, signaling his determination to change direction after Yasser Arafat's death."
World,"Two passenger trains collided head-on in northern India Tuesday, killing at least 27 people and injuring 36, officials said, blaming the accident on communications problems between stations."
Business,"In its latest quarterly survey, the staffing firm Manpower contacted 16,000 US companies, and about 25 percent of them said they expect to have more openings in the first three months of the new year."
Business,"With less than two weeks until Christmas, consumers don #39;t seem to be in a big rush to finish their holiday shopping, evidence from two groups that track sales confirmed on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"CAMBRIDGE Dec 14, 2004 - Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have used rat cells to grow dime-sized swatches of heart tissue that twitch like a beating heart when an electrical current passes through."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp. announced Tuesday a 80 gigabyte (GB), 1.8-inch hard drive that will set off speculation of a new, higher capacity Apple iPod models later in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Are we ever sick of talking on the phone. (Sorry, Mom!) After trying out six VoIP services on both cable and DSL lines, on workdays and weekends, while surfing the Web or staring at the "
World,"Following a surge in the price of coffee beans, Kraft Foods will hike the price of a 13-ounce can of Maxwell House coffee by 14 percent to \$2.29, the company said Tuesday."
Sports,Red Sox ace Curt Schilling said his right ankle isn #39;t recovering from surgery as quickly as he expected and he doesn #39;t think he #39;ll be ready to pitch by Opening Day.
Business, U.S. Federal Reserve officials  gathered on Tuesday for their final policy meeting of the year  and were widely expected to nudge interest rates up to stay  ahead of inflation amid a steady economic expansion.
Business," Merck   Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A>, whose  earnings are being hurt by the withdrawal of its arthritis drug  Vioxx, said on Tuesday it has increased the number of jobs to  be cut by year end to 5,100 from 4,400."
Business," Kraft Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KFT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KFT.N</A> said Tuesday  it raised the price of its Maxwell House coffee brand by 28  cents per 13 ounce can, becoming the second major U.S. roaster  to boost prices in a week."
Sci/Tech,URL 'manipulation' yields unpublished discounts
Business," Oil prices held firm above  $41 a barrel  on Tuesday as colder weather in the U.S. brought temperatures  more into line with seasonal norms, spurring heating oil  buying."
Business, Treasuries prices were under pressure  on Tuesday just hours before the Federal Reserve was expected  to raise U.S. interest rates for the fifth time this year.
Business," Blockbuster Inc. on Tuesday said it was  ending late fees on movies and games from Jan 1. as it battles  to reverse falling rental demand, and forecast operating income  would be flat in 2005."
Sci/Tech," Sony Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6758.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6758.T</A> and Samsung  Electronics <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=005930.KS qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">005930.KS</A> said on Tuesday they had agreed to  share patents on basic technology to speed up product  development and avoid adding to a growing number of  cross border patent disputes."
Sci/Tech,"College kids may never darken the library's door again, thanks to Google's move to digitize the vast holdings of several prestigious university libraries. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,A Montgomery County judge has ruled that Maryland's anti-spam law -- one of the first attempts to control junk e-mail advertising -- is unconstitutional because it seeks to regulate commerce outside the state's borders.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. on Monday joined the battle for supremacy in so-called desktop search, introducing software for quickly locating files on personal computers that challenges Google's two-month-old rival product."
Sci/Tech,"MicroStrategy, which makes business\intelligence software, said Tuesday that Eric Brown resigned as\president and chief financial officer in order to become CFO at\McAfee Inc. which makes system security products."
Business,based mobile phone giant Vodafone Group said Tuesday that it was not in talks with US partner Verizon Communications about a possible bid for US rival Sprint.
Business,"US shoppers are starting to get into the holiday spirit, with indices on Tuesday showing sales picking up with only 10 shopping days until Christmas."
Sci/Tech,"Analyst firm Gartner has put out a statement warning businesses to steer clear of Google #39;s desktop search tool until a more robust, enterprise-ready version is released."
Sci/Tech,"Last week #39;s Japanese launch of the Nintendo DS was a fairly low-key affair, with short lines, piles of available stock, and boringly high salesover 500,000 units in Japan to date, with "
Sci/Tech,"com. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced a line of flash-memory cards that are smaller than a thumbnail, as the firm said it had defeated the nagging problem of high power consumption."
Business,Symantec is close to sealing a deal worth about \$13bn to acquire Veritas in one of the largest ever mergers between two software companies.
Business,"Negotiators for United Airlines and its pilots' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, the union said Tuesday. Details were not disclosed"
Sci/Tech,"Security software company Symantecis negotiating to buy storage software vendor Veritas Softwarefor more than \$13 billion, according to a report published Tuesday by The New York Times."
Sci/Tech,Edify on Tuesday is announcing that its Edify Voice Interaction Platform (EVIP) 9.0 system for deploying speech activation applications has received VoiceXML 2.0 Certification from the VoiceXML Forum.
Sci/Tech,"Two new top-level domain names moved closer to approval this week, as the body charged with overseeing the Internet's technical matters moved into negotiations with the companies applying to set up and run the "".mobi"" and "".jobs"" domains."
Sci/Tech,"IBMand Advanced Micro Devices(AMD) have jointly developed a new method for implementing strained silicon technology on both positive and negative transistors, the companies said Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), the legendary Xeroxinstitution that pioneered graphical user interfaces, Ethernet and laser printing, is set to announce on Tuesday a multiyear research and development agreement with Fujitsu."
Sci/Tech,Antivirus vendor may pay \$13 billion for the storage software company.
Sci/Tech,"New perpendicular recording technology could lead to thinner, lighter, 80GB IPods."
Sci/Tech,"Google Works with Libraries to Search Book Collections\\Google is taking its searchers away from the bookstore, and back to the library. Google today announced that it is working with the libraries of Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, and the University of Oxford as well as The New York Public ..."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft MSN Desktop Search Is Out In Beta\\As expected, Microsoft has finally released a beta of their Desktop Search software. It is integrated with their Browser Toolbar set and is now labeled MSN Toolbar Suite Beta.\\The download size is huge compared to Google Desktop Search at 4.8megs and you would ..."
Sci/Tech,"Retinal scans, finger printing or facial recognition get most of the publicity but researchers across the world are quietly labouring away at alternative types of biometrics."
Sci/Tech,"Last year a man in Canada was arrested for downloading child pornography onto his laptop, but he used someone else's wireless access point to access the illegal material."
Business,Richard Gibbons offers a simple strategy to ensure that your child can go to college.
Business,"Merck  amp; Co. Inc. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , whose earnings are being hurt by the withdrawal of its arthritis drug Vioxx, said on Tuesday it has increased the number of jobs to be cut by year-end to 5,100 from 4,400."
Sci/Tech,"including out of print volumes -- soon will become part of the vast Google database. Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, the University of Oxford, and the New "
Sci/Tech,Scientists have shown that it is possible to vanish into a pile of completely dry sand just as easily as traditional quicksand.
World," Iran is willing to talk with the United States about a nuclear program that Washington alleges is aimed at secretly acquiring the bomb, Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said Monday."
Sci/Tech,  Google is trying to create an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard to find books into its Internet search engine.
Sci/Tech,"Use of FireFox climbed a staggering 34 percent in November, reports WebSideStory, a web analytics company. The report comes just hours after FireFox 1.0, the browser #39;s first official version release, reached its 10 millionth download."
Sci/Tech,Perpendicular recording technology allowed Toshiba to reach a new record level of 133 Gbit per square inch storage density for its new pocket-sized harddrives.
Sports,"Video game publisher Electronic Arts on Monday said it had signed an exclusive agreement with the National Football League and the marketing arm of its players #39; union, giving EA the sole rights to put NFL players, stadiums and teams in its games."
World,"West Bank: New PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas called for an end to the armed uprising, as Israeli tanks Tuesday rolled into Gaza in the aftermath of the most lethal Palestinian attack since Yasser Arafat #39;s death."
Business," Blockbuster Inc., the world #39;s biggest video rental company, plans to eliminate late fees on movies and games in the new year."
Business,Oracle #39;s (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) \$10.3 billion blockbuster acquisition of PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) is already yesterday #39;s news.
Sci/Tech,The abrupt resignation of Sean O #39;Keefe will saddle NASA #39;s next admnistrator with unfinished business: struggling to return 
Sports,"New Orleans Hornets forward PJ Brown practices at the Charlotte Bobcats Training Facility in Fort Mill, SC, Monday, Dec. 13, 2004."
Sports,"Lance Armstrong is suing a former personal assistant who claims the six-time defending Tour de France champion owes him \$500,000. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Armstrong and his personal service company, Luke "
World," Despite some changes, China's one child family planning program remains a source of coercion, forced abortions, infanticide and perilously imbalanced boy girl ratios, State Department officials said Tuesday."
World,"Complaining about G.O.P. oversight of taxpayer money, Senate Democrats said they would hold hearings of their own."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics Co. and Sony Corp. have signed a licensing agreement to share 24,000 basic standard patents necessary for product development, Samsung officials said yesterday."
Sports,"Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Hollis Thomas is expected to miss 3-to-6 weeks with a dislocated left elbow."
Sports,"Lance Armstrong is suing a former personal assistant who claims the six-time defending Tour de France champion owes him \$500,000. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Armstrong and his personal "
World,"MILLAU, France (AFP) - As air force jets screamed overhead, French President Jacques Chirac inaugurated the world #39;s tallest bridge, a stunning masterpiece of engineering that will carry drivers 270 metres (885 feet) above ground."
Sports, Atlanta Falcons running back T.J. Duckett is expected to undergo minor arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and will miss this Saturday's home game against Carolina.
Business, Luxury goods retailer Gucci Group NV said Tuesday that it plans to increase sales by 10 percent a year by doubling the size of its core brand and turning around unprofitable units.
Business,"The owner of the Nasdaq index, an icon of the internet boom, is planning to sell \$100m of shares to the public and list itself on the market it operates."
Business,The lobbying arm of the film studios files lawsuits against the operators of sites and servers that help users of file-sharing networks locate movies and songs. By Xeni Jardin.
Business,"DaimlerChrysler plans to offer hybrids in many of its vehicles but says the technology initially will be used in its Dodge Durango, following implementation in General Motors #39; SUVs."
Business," US Federal Reserve policymakers met, poised to raise key interest rates to remove some of the cheap money stimulus washing through the economy."
Business,"DALLAS Blockbuster is eliminating late fees on games and movies, but there #39;s a catch: If you keep it too long, you #39;ve bought it."
Business,Health-care insurer Humana Inc. on Monday said it agreed to acquire CarePlus Health Plans of Florida for about \$408 million in a transaction expected to give a solid boost to 2005 earnings.
Business,"ANN ARBOR, Mich. ProQuest in Ann Arbor has agreed to buy Voyager Expanded Learning in a 360 (m) million dollar cash and stock deal."
Sports," Philadelphia defensive tackle Hollis Thomas could miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season, this time with a dislocated elbow."
Sports," The Supreme Court's solemn atmosphere was broken Tuesday as usually subdued workers snapped to attention, riveted by a guest in the cafeteria."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer #39;s usage share continues to fall in the United States. Between November 5 and December 3, Internet Explorer #39;s share dropped 1.09 percentage points to 91.80 percent, according to WebSideStory."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday that it plans to offer an 80-Gbyte version of its 1.8-inch hard drive, a storage platform that could be used in a next-generation Apple iPod."
World,"(WiPC/IFEX) - On the afternoon of 13 December 2004, three prominent dissident intellectuals - literary critic Liu Xiaobo, writer Yu Jie and political theorist Zhang Zuhua - were arrested in Beijing and held for 12 hours, before being freed on the morning "
Business," Blockbuster Inc., the world #39;s biggest video rental company, has presented a promise to eliminate late fees on movies and games in the new year."
Business,"Drug giant Merck, stung by its handling of the recall of the arthritis drug Vioxx, says it will cut about 51-hundred jobs by the end of the year."
Business,"MILAN (AFP) - Top officials from Fiat of Italy and General Motors were conferring in a bid to settle differences on Fiat #39;s option to sell its loss-making car operation to the US auto giant, a dispute that threatens their four-year-old collaboration."
Sci/Tech,"A rectangular box, embedded in a preview version of MSN Messenger 7.0, is a search field. Users will be able to launch Internet searches from that field, automatically opening a Web browser to display results on an Internet search site."
Sci/Tech," (Business Wire)   Dec. 14, 2004    Stanford University today announced an ambitious plan to cooperate with Google Inc."
Sci/Tech,Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday launched new legal action against operators of sites that help connect people to movies on two major peer-to-peer filesharing networks.
Sci/Tech,"com December 14, 2004, 10:45 AM PT. Samsung and Sony have entered into an extensive cross-licensing agreement that will help them fill gaps in their patent portfolios and potentially stem off lawsuits."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo on Tuesday said it will provide mobile Internet services to Nextel Communications, a deal that gives Yahoo relationships with all five leading mobile carriers in the United States."
Sports,AC Milan striker Ukrainian Andriy Shevchenko won the Golden Ball awardas as the best European footballer in a poll of journalists from 52 countries.
Sports,Harry Redknapp made the jump from Portsmouth to Southampton. Is Gordon Strachan about to move in the opposite direction? Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric said Tuesday he plans 
World,"Israel, Egypt, and the United States signed a trade agreement that a senior US official called the most significant trade pact between Egypt and Israel in the past 20 years."
World,"At least 38 people died Tuesday when two trains collided in northern India, officials said, revising downwards a previous death toll of 50."
Sports," The possibility of terrorist attacks at sports events should not stop fans from going to stadiums, Europe's anti terror chief said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Google is trying to create an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard-to-find books into its Internet search engine.
Business," The Justice Department has asked a judge to enter a  #36;2.53 billion judgment against two Rigas family members, citing the amount it claims the Adelphia Communications Corp. founders obtained illegally, court documents released on Tuesday show."
Sci/Tech,"Taking a trip to the library may take little more than a computer #39;s Web browser. Working with major libraries, Google is hoping to scan millions of books and periodicals into its popular "
Sci/Tech,"com December 14, 2004, 11:07 AM PT. Toshiba, whose tiny hard drives power Apple Computer #39;s hit iPod music players, announced that it has produced an 80GB model."
Sci/Tech,"At just 12 x 14 x 1.1mm, Samsung #39;s MMCmicro device is one-third the size of reduced-size multimedia cards currently in use. The MMCmicro can read at 10 Mbps and write at 7 Mbps."
Business,A growing number of companies are reporting on their social and environmental impact  but many neglect the environment footprint of their supply chain.
Business,The packaged food outfit is taking some important steps that should contribute to improved results down the road.
Business,Great expectations have lifted the company's shares -- but is it time to cash out?
Business,Desktop search tools from Microsoft and Ask Jeeves show just how shallow Google's moat really is.
Business," The holiday shopping season is entering the home stretch. And with some retailers depending on seasonal spending for half or more of their sales, the stakes are high."
Sci/Tech,"LOS ANGELES Dec 14, 2004 - The US film industry is preparing to sue computer server operators in the United States and Europe who help relay digitized movie files across online file-sharing networks, a source familiar with the movie studios #39; plans said "
Sports,There are probably turkeys with a shrewder idea about the meaning of Christmas than there are ex-professional soccer players who truly know their game.
World,"The Israeli-Egyptian-US qualifying industrial zone agreement creates a basis for stable relations between Israel and Egypt. It will weather diplomatically difficult periods, Minister of Industry, Trade "
World," Iraq's main Sunni Muslim party, which had threatened to boycott Iraq's first free election on Jan. 30, is among 79 parties and blocs that have registered lists for the poll, election officials said."
World,"The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 2.25, the fifth increase this year."
World,"While making the expected move, the Federal Reserve suggested that more rate increases are in order in the months ahead."
Business,"  Blockbuster Inc., the world #39;s biggest video rental company, has presented a promise to eliminate late fees on movies and games in the new year."
Sci/Tech,"Yesterday, in a teleconference planned for the same day as the Chicago Search Engine Strategies conference, Microsoft announced their new Toolbar Suite, a Desktop Search tool which is loosely based on the Look Out technology purchased by Microsoft last "
Sports,"Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has thrown his support behind David Coulthard gaining a seat in his team in 2005. The former McLaren driver has impressed in testing and while Mateschitz, the man behind "
Sports, Marshall linebacker Dionte Wilson has been suspended for the Fort Worth Bowl for an unspecified violation of team rules.
Sci/Tech,The combination of PeopleSoft applications with Oracle #39;s database and middleware products could lead to a closer relationship between IBM and SAP.
Business,"The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates on December 14, 2004 by a quarter-percentage point for the fifth time this year and said it will keep gradually lifting them from rock-bottom levels as the economy grows."
Business,"The global airlines body IATA said on Tuesday the industry was heading for a near \$5 billion deficit on international operations this year, pushing its total losses since 2001 to a massive \$35 billion."
Sci/Tech,Such electronic instant-gratification devices as television and videogames are cited for boosting obesity among America #39;s youth.
Sci/Tech,"com December 14, 2004, 11:46 AM PT. The Motion Picture Association of America launched a new legal campaign Tuesday targeting the BitTorrent and eDonkey file-swapping networks, two technologies widely used to trade movies online."
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the Zafi e-mail worm is spreading Christmas wishes along with its malicious code, according to antivirus software companies."
Sports," FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (Sports Network) - Atlanta Falcons  running back T.J. Duckett is expected to undergo minor  arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and will miss  this Saturday's home game against Carolina."
World," KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghan security forces  have captured Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar's personal  security chief as he traveled in a van to the southern city of  Kandahar, provincial officials told Reuters on Tuesday."
World," Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said his  people should drop their weapons in the struggle for a state,  marking out a clear change of strategy for peace with Israel  after Yasser Arafat's death last month."
Sports," SESTRIERE, Italy (Reuters) - With six victories already  this season, including a record-equalling triumph in every  discipline, Bode Miller is dominating the World Cup circuit and  rival Kalle Palander believes the American's emergence at the  top is just what the sport needs."
World, Islamic militants killed four anti drugs  unit members and seized more than 170 submachine guns and  pistols on Tuesday in an attack on the unit's offices in  Russia's volatile Caucasus region.
World,"A decade after Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay sealed a trade deal amid grandiose visions of transforming South America into a single economic bloc, officials representing the Mercosur nations are returning amid mounting criticism to the same colonial Brazilian town where the historic agreement was signed."
Business," The U.S. trade gap widened nearly 9  percent in October to a record  $55.5 billion as sky high oil  prices helped propel imports into new territory, while  industrial output rose as expected in November."
Business, Coffee lovers are digging deeper into  their pockets for their daily fix of the black brew.
Business," Verizon Communications Inc. has  eyed a potential acquisition of Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A>, but has  no imminent plans to make a bid, people familiar with the  situation said on Tuesday."
Business,"  U.S. stocks extended their gains  slightly before stabilizing on Tuesday, after the Federal  Reserve hiked interest rates by an expected quarter point,  while technology stocks were sparked by a report that Veritas  Software Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VRTS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VRTS.O</A> would be taken over."
Business," The dollar pared gains on Tuesday  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the fifth  time this year, as expected, but quashed hopes for more  aggressive rate tightening."
Business," Veritas Software Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VRTS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VRTS.O</A>  shares jumped 9 percent on Tuesday on a report that security  software company Symantec Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SYMC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SYMC.O</A> would acquire it for   $13 billion."
Sci/Tech,"US software company Microsoft has launched a beta version of its MSN Toolbar Suite, with desktop search functionality that can help users find documents, media files or e-mail messages on their PCs."
Sci/Tech,The major Hollywood studios today said they are escalating their fight against online piracy by pursuing civil and criminal legal actions against the operators of computer servers that help 
World,The world #39;s chief climate scientist on Tuesday disputed the US government contention that cutbacks in carbon dioxide emissions are not yet warranted to check global warming.
Business," U.S. stocks rallied, bonds erased  losses and the dollar pared gains on Tuesday after the Federal  Reserve raised U.S. interest rates for the fifth time this year  and left its policy and inflation stance unchanged."
Business," Verizon Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VZ.N</A>  has no imminent plans to bid for Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A>, people  familiar with the situation said on Tuesday, lifting a  potential obstacle to Sprint's bid for Nextel Communications  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A>."
Business," The U.S. trade gap widened nearly 9  percent in October to a record  $55.5 billion as sky high oil  prices helped propel imports into new territory, the government  said on Tuesday, while a second report showed industrial output  rose in November, as expected."
Business," Diversified manufacturer General  Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> said on Tuesday it expects earnings to grow  between 10 percent and 15 percent in 2005, boosted by strong     growth from its financial and energy units."
Business," TORONTO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld  a patent infringement finding against BlackBerry e-mail device  maker Research In Motion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RIM.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RIM.TO</A> on Tuesday, but struck  down part of the ruling and sent it back to a lower court for  further proceedings."
Business,The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Vodafone has given Verizon Wireless the green-light to make a bid to buy Sprint.  quot;Verizon Communications Inc.
Business,update A federal appeals court affirmed that Research In Motion has infringed on holding company NTP #39;s patents but can continue selling its products in the United States pending a district court #39;s decision.
Business,"Veritas Software Corp. shares rose as much as 13 percent after the New York Times said Symantec Corp. is in talks to buy the company for more than \$13 billion, in what would be the second-biggest deal ever in the software industry."
Sci/Tech,The major motion picture studios launched an international offensive against online piracy on Tuesday as the MPAA announced scores of lawsuits on four continents and criminal 
Sci/Tech,The Fujifilm FinePix F450 attracted the attention of some popular magazines this month. Fortune named the digital camera one of the Top 25 Best Products of the Year 
World,The United States on Tuesday rejected the saying that it had held contacts with Hamas as a leader of the radical Palestinian group has claimed.
World,A London court on Tuesday backed anindependent inquiry into an Iraqi civilian allegedly killed by British soldiers but ruled out judicial reviews into five other civilian deaths in southern Iraq.
World," CAVENDISH, P.E.I. (CP)   A stark transformation is underway in the land of pinafores and gingham, thanks to Prince Edward Island's only nudist resort."
World," President Bush will make air pollution a top priority in Congress early next year, starting with ""an aggressive push"" to build support for his pollution cutting plan, senior administration officials said Saturday."
World," A former Nazi concentration camp guard whose appeal of a deportation order was turned down by the U.S. Supreme Court is not in good health and doesn't fully comprehend the legal issues, his lawyer said Tuesday."
Business,"A US appeals court upheld a patent infringement finding against BlackBerry e-mail device maker Research In Motion Ltd. on Tuesday, but struck down part of the ruling and "
Business," U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday,  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected and  said inflation was in check and the economy is growing at a  moderate pace despite a rise in energy prices."
Business," TORONTO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld  a patent infringement finding against BlackBerry e-mail device  maker Research In Motion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RIM.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RIM.TO</A> on Tuesday, but said  part of an earlier court ruling was flawed and sent the case  back to a lower court."
Business," Private equity firm Veritas said  on Sunday it agreed to acquired DynCorp International LLC,  which provides aviation maintenance, personal security and  training for law enforcement agencies and the U.S. government,  for  $850 million."
Business,"US Federal Reserve decided Tuesday to raise the federal funds rate, which commercial banks charge each other on overnight loans, by one-quarter percentage point to 2.25 percent from 2 percent."
Business,Dec. 11--A marriage of Nextel Communications and Sprint could mean significant change for Kirkland-based Nextel Partners as well. Sprint and Nextel Communications are reportedly close to a deal that would create the third-largest US wireless carrier.
Sci/Tech,"com December 14, 2004, 12:26 PM PT. A new variant of the so-called Zafi worm surfaced Tuesday, disguised to appear as a Christmas greeting."
World," A Saudi man was beheaded Tuesday for fatally shooting a countryman, the Interior Ministry said."
World,"Hamas representatives are in touch with leaders from the United States and the European Union, even though Hamas appears on the countries #39; lists of terror organization, according to Hamas political leader Khaled Mashal."
World, EDMONTON (CP)   Alberta will not hold a public inquiry into allegations that voting fraud took place during Calgary's civic election in October.
Sports, The Arizona Diamondbacks signed  free agent shortstop Royce Clayton to a one year contract on  Tuesday. Financial terms were not released.
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays signed  free agent third baseman Corey Koskie to a three year contract  on Tuesday with an option for 2008.
World," Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called on  Tuesday for his people to pursue negotiations instead of  violence in the struggle for a state, marking out a change of  strategy for peace with Israel after Yasser Arafat's death."
Business," General Electric Co. expects earnings  per share to grow between 10 percent and 15 percent in 2005,  boosted by strong energy and financial businesses, the  diversified manufacturing and services company said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Google Inc., a web-search services leader, will offer books and documents online from four universities and the New York Public Library."
Sci/Tech,Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics have announced that the companies have agreed to share patents on basic technologies to speed up product development and avoid adding to a growing number of cross-border patent disputes.
Business, U.S. Treasury prices climbed on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a  quarter percentage point as expected and its post meeting  statement offered few surprises.
Sci/Tech,"As a spate of suicide bombings around the world in recent years has shown, the face of terror is increasingly female."
Business,You have to give Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) credit for trying. The company has not sat idly by while a changing competitive landscape slowly chips away at its core movie rental business.
Business,"By Christopher Bowe and Andrew Jack in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Merck has quickened the pace of its restructuring with plans to cut a further 700 jobs, targeting about \$3bn in savings by the end of 2008 "
Sci/Tech,"Well, boot up, bibliophile. That vision took a big step toward becoming reality this week, as Internet search-engine firm Google and five big libraries announced plans to create a giant online reading room."
Sci/Tech,"For purposes of comparison, many people are sizing up MSN #39;s new desktop search program and toolbar suite against Google #39;s previously released desktop search program."
Sports," The Buffalo Bills placed rookie Tim Euhus on injured reserve with a right knee injury Tuesday, the second tight end the team has lost this season."
World," Thundering fighter jets streamed the blue, white and red of the French tricolor as President Jacques Chirac on Tuesday dedicated the world's tallest bridge, a skyway span dwarfing the Eiffel Tower by more than 50 feet."
Sports, The Atlanta Hawks waived center Jelani McCoy Tuesday and activated guard Royal Ivey from the injured list.
World," Iran is willing to talk with the United States about a nuclear program that Washington alleges is aimed at secretly acquiring the bomb, Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said Monday. The White House, however, rejected the idea."
World,DAMASCUS: Syrian Information Minister Mehdi Dakhlallah said Tuesday that the bombing of a car belonging to a member of the Palestinian movement Hamas in Damascus showed Israel continued to reject peace.
Business,"In response to the latest external reporting requirements from the Feds, Cognos announced this week three additions to its suite of financial applications targeted at the enterprise office of finance."
Sports, The Atlanta Hawks waived center  Jelani McCoy Tuesday and activated guard Royal Ivey from the  injured list.
Sci/Tech,The new Calendaring and Scheduling Consortium has unveiled plans to create standards to make it easier for computer users to share calendars and related information with people outside their companies.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba said today that it is close to commercializing a new data storage technology, called perpendicular recording, that could significantly increase the capacity of hard-disk drives."
Sci/Tech,"The Sagrada Familia Foundation, which has been working on the cathedral since Gaudi's death in 1926, is using software to make virtual replicas of the models and plan the work needed to finish the structure."
Sci/Tech,"Zafi.D, a new version of the Zafi e-mail worm, is spreading Christmas wishes along with its malicious code, and has been rated a medium threat by antivirus software companies."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec's reported interest in purchasing Veritas for \$13 billion is in keeping with the company's expansion plans, analysts say."
Sci/Tech,"As Oracle embarks on one of the software industry's largest acquisitions in history with its \$10.3 billion purchase of PeopleSoft, it needs to show it can chew what it has bitten off."
Sci/Tech,"If the new grid computer were considered a single supercomputer, it would rank behind supercomputers BlueGene/L and Columbia in the U.S. and the Earth Simulator in Japan."
Sci/Tech,"ICANN has begun commercial and technical negotiations with the applicant registries, bringing the number of domains in this second stage of evaluations to four. The other two are the .post and .travel domains."
Sci/Tech,"Shelley McIntyre, vice president of business technology services, IT at The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, answers readers' questions about developing new skills and leveraging legacy experience in today's job market."
Sci/Tech,"A U.S. appeals court issued a mixed ruling Tuesday in a patent dispute between Research in Motion(RIM) and NTP, upholding a decision that RIM infringed upon patents held by NTP, but vacating an injunction ordered by a lower court and sending the case back for further deliberations."
Sci/Tech,OAUG (Oracle Applications Users Group) president Patricia Dues said today that the organization is in the midst of plans to support PeopleSoft users and the PeopleSoft user group.
Sci/Tech,Microsoftis testing a new subscription Hotmail service that includes 2GB of e-mail storage and a copy of Outlook 2003 to access the service from the desktop.
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeveswill launch a test version of its desktop search tool on Wednesday, following the launch of similar tools by rivals Microsofton Monday and Google in October, and ahead of expected entries from America Online(AOL) and Yahoo."
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the Zafi e-mail worm is spreading Christmas wishes along with its malicious code, according to antivirus software companies."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems on Tuesday introduced the Cisco File Engine Series, a line of appliance-based solutions utilizing WAFS (wide area file services) technology designed for branch office consolidation. "
Sci/Tech,New variant offers holiday greetings before infecting your PC with a virus.
Sci/Tech,"Company joins heavyweights Google, MSN, and others in desktop search fray."
Business,"WASHINGTON: The US trade gap widened nearly 9 per cent in October to a record \$US55.5 billion (\$NZ79.13b) as sky-high oil prices helped propel imports into new territory, while industrial output rose as expected in November."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Toshiba Corp. said today that it is close to commercializing a new data storage technology that could significantly increase the capacity of hard disk drives."
Sci/Tech,"To judge by the shift in the headlines, the processor war is nearly over. Who #39;s in? Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD). Out? Intel (Nasdaq: INTC)."
Sci/Tech,"One domain,  quot;.mobi, quot; will be set up for websites trying to work with the restrictions of Internet surfing on cell phones."
Sci/Tech,"The creators of the widely-used Globus Toolkit have formed a company to provide commercial software, services and support for the open source software that has become the de facto standard for grid computing."
Sci/Tech,"Fujifilm #39;s Get The Picture Online service will be available starting this week through Windows XP #39;s updated Online Print Wizard, MSN Photos and Microsoft Digital Image Suite."
World,"The trials of top figures in Saddam Hussein #39;s ousted administration will begin next week, interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said Tuesday, but Saddam will not be among them."
Sports," The Minnesota Vikings were convinced they wouldn't end this season like they did the last, when a 6 0 start was wiped out by a 3 7 finish. Well, they could be right  #151; this season might be worse."
World," For the second time in two days, a suicide bomber attacked Baghdad #39;s Green Zone early this morning killing seven Iraqis."
World,"DEADLY floods, a bomb blast - reports on these were no match for news of this movie legend #39;s illness and death in the Philippines."
World, Lawyers for Augusto Pinochet stepped up efforts to stop the former Chilean dictator from appearing in court to face charges of murder and kidnapping during his 1973 90 rule.
Business, The Federal Reserve pushed U.S.  interest rates up by a modest quarter percentage point on  Tuesday and expressed confidence that inflation could be kept  at bay by slowly lifting credit costs from rock bottom levels.
Business," The U.S. trade gap widened nearly 9  percent in October to a record  $55.5 billion as sky high oil  prices helped propel imports into new territory, the government  said on Tuesday, while a second report showed industrial output  rose in November, as expected."
Business," Verizon Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VZ.N</A>  has no imminent plans to bid for Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A>, people  familiar with the situation said on Tuesday, toppling a  potential obstacle to Sprint's  $37.8 billion bid for Nextel  Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A>."
Business," A US appeals court ruled Tuesday that Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry e mail device, infringed on another company #39;s patent   but sent the case back to a lower court for some of the claims to be reconsidered."
Business,Symantec Corp. #39;s reported interest in acquiring Veritas Software Corp. for more than \$13 billion would represent the computer security giant #39;s biggest step yet beyond its core 
Sports," There's the GMAC Bowl, the Emerald Bowl and the Champs Sports Bowl. And there's the Continental Tire Bowl and the Insight Bowl and the MPC Computers Bowl."
Sci/Tech," Companies that have spent billions on cyberdefenses to thwart intruders are now addressing an even bigger threat: employees. Many are investing in software that monitors sensitive content inside corporate networks, say security analysts and venture capitalists."
Sci/Tech,Books from some of the world #39;s largest academic libraries are to be scanned and made instantly searchable by Google. The internet search engine has revealed plans to scan the whole of Michigan and Stanford 
Sci/Tech,Internet security experts have warned of a new virulent email worm particularly successful in infecting computers as it is disguised as a multilingual electronic Christmas card.
Sci/Tech,"com December 14, 2004, 2:32 PM PT. Microsoft managed to give a small holiday gift to network administrators this month: No critical patches."
Sci/Tech,"Linux is more secure than most commercial software, which confirms what its proponents already knew. A four-year study released today by Coverity, reports Linux has a low bug count, making the code more stable and secure."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. wants to save you a trip to the library. The search engine that revolutionized how people use the Internet has teamed up with some of the world's greatest libraries to put their books in your living room.
Sports,The Mets are close to signing Red Sox free agent Pedro Martinez to a long-term deal. All that #39;s left for Pedro is passing the physical and being fitted for a batting helmet that can cover his entire body.
Sports,"With real life news reading funnier than made-up comedy bits, the Late Night kings are loving every minute of it. Page 3 #39;s top shelf team (OK, it #39;s one dude out on the west coast, but he #39;s still top shelf) compiled "
Sports, The Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent third baseman Corey Koskie to a three year contract on Tuesday with an option for 2008.
Sports,James Farrior has already gotten one teammate #39;s vote as the NFL #39;s top defensive player this season. Make that a lot of votes.
Sports,"Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - Dutch club Roda JC announced Tuesday that coach Wiljan Vloet will not be back next season."
Sports," Not only are the New York Giants in a tailspin that mirrors last season, Tiki Barber once again is finding it tough holding onto the football."
Sci/Tech," Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) launched its beta version of a new tool that allows users to search from many places on the desktop    such as Windows, Outlook and Explorer. The MSN Toolbar Suite takes advantage of Microsoft's dominant Windows operating system to provide an ever present search tool to mine for data on a computer's hard drive or information from the Web."
Sci/Tech," After a dismal start to 2004, Nokia (NYSE: NOK   News) is finally reasserting its dominance in the cell phone market, proving, once again, why it's good to be the top dog in your industry."
World,Iraq #39;s interim government says war crime trials of members of the former regime of Saddam Hussein could begin as early as next week.
World,Iraq will bring top figures of Saddam Hussein  #39;s ousted regime to court next week for the first time since they appeared before a judge five months 
World," A fire broke out at a movie theater during a gala premiere Tuesday night, injuring dozens of people   none seriously, officials said."
World,At least 35 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a train crash in India. Many of the injured are in a critical condition in an army hospital and the death toll is expected to rise.
World,"MILLAU, France -- French citizens and officials are celebrating a roadway bridge considered to be the world #39;s tallest. The Millau bridge -- the world #39;s tallest traffic bridge -- in Millau, France."
Sci/Tech, Cost of ownership savings range from 19 percent to 36 percent over three years.
Sci/Tech," Symantec Corp.'s reported interest in acquiring Veritas Software Corp. for more than  #36;13 billion would represent the computer security giant's biggest step yet beyond its core businesses of defending against viruses and thwarting hackers. Investors weren't impressed, though, and Symantec's shares plunged 16 percent."
Sports," Oklahoma's Dusty Dvoracek had been granted a medical hardship waiver by the NCAA, which will allow the defensive tackle who was kicked off the team in September to play a fifth season with the Sooners."
Sci/Tech, The major Hollywood studios today said they are escalating their fight against online piracy by pursuing civil and criminal legal actions against the operators of computer servers that help transmit illegally copied movie files across the Internet.
Sci/Tech," To witness the impact of a warming planet, one need not make a costly trip to the melting Arctic ice cap. Proof of climate change is right there in most people's backyards, scientists said on Tuesday."
World," Emboldened by their Election Day successes, some Christian conservatives around the country are trying to put more Christ into Christmas this season."
Sci/Tech," The World Bank on Tuesday chastised rich countries for not giving enough to fund global environmental protection and warned that overall progress in meeting global environmental targets was ""alarmingly slow."""
World," No buttons, signs or unusual dress will distinguish the protesters from the thousands who will line the inaugural parade route next month, but at a set time, they say they will demonstrate against President Bush  #151; by turning their backs on the chief executive."
World," The GOP is hoping to capitalize on President Bush's swearing in ceremony next month, offering donors special inaugural packages that include access to lawmakers, a parade and galas."
Sci/Tech," The resignation Monday of NASA Administrator Sean  O'Keefe comes at a time when the agency has a budgetary window of opportunity to  flex its space exploration muscle, but must still deal with an agenda of thorny  issues."
Sci/Tech, The world's chief climate scientist on Tuesday disputed the U.S. government contention that cutbacks in carbon dioxide emissions are not yet warranted to check global warming.
Sci/Tech," BOULDER, COLORADO    Think    of it as some sort of extraterrestrial axiom: Look for places on a celestial    body where the Sun doesn't shine."
Sci/Tech," Scientists warned Tuesday that a long term increase in global temperature of 3.5 degrees could threaten Latin American water supplies, reduce food yields in Asia and result in a rise in extreme weather conditions in the Caribbean."
World,"The Tarn River valley road bridge, the world's tallest, creates a direct route between Paris and the coast."
World,From arranged matches to the 8-minute date in the span of one generation. Part 1of three in the series 'The Family Revolution.'
World,"After two decades of civilian government, Brazil is unwilling to take former officers of the dictatorship to task."
World,The Air Force is sharply expanding its airlifts of equipment and supplies to bases inside Iraq to reduce the amount of military cargo normally hauled in ground convoys.
Sci/Tech," The New York Stock Exchange and  International Business Machines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">IBM.N</A> on Tuesday  introduced a new wireless system that will ensure more  efficient processing and tracking of stock trades."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. wants to save you a trip  to the library. The search engine that revolutionized how  people use the Internet has teamed up with some of the world's  greatest libraries to put their books in your living room.
Sci/Tech," TORONTO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld  a patent infringement finding against BlackBerry e-mail device  maker Research In Motion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RIM.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RIM.TO</A> on Tuesday, but said  part of an earlier court ruling was flawed and sent the case  back to a lower court."
Sci/Tech," Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's  unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral is nearing completion  faster with the help of software from France's Dassault  Systemes and IBM, Dassault said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"The major Hollywood studios today said they are escalating their fight against online piracy by pursuing civil and criminal legal actions against the operators of computer servers that help transmit illegally copied movie files across the Internet. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday that Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry e-mail device, infringed on another company's patent  --  but sent the case back to a lower court for some of the claims to be reconsidered."
Sci/Tech,"The heatwave which killed thousands in Europe in 2003 could soon seem cool, UK climate scientists say."
World, Portsmouth's Lomana LuaLua scored an injury time equaliser to earn a point against Liverpool in a 1 1 draw at Anfield which will hamper the home side's attempts to get in touch with the leading clubs during the Christmas programme.
World," The United Nations will  recommend up to 10,000 peacekeepers for Sudan if Khartoum and  southern rebels sign a landmark peace agreement to end a  21 year old civil war, a senior U.N. envoy said on Tuesday."
Business,"Verizon Communications Inc. may be getting into the wireless consolidation game with published reports indicating that the telecommunications provider, which controls 55 percent of No."
Business,year patent dispute between BlackBerry device maker Research In Motion Ltd. and patent holding company NTP Inc. isn #39;t over yet.
Business,"If you #39;re tired of paying late fees forDVD and video rentals, Blockbuster says you don #39;t have to do that anymore. As of January first, Blockbuster says it will change its policy on late fees."
Business,The pilots union at United Airlines on Tuesday said its negotiators have reached a tentative contract deal with the bankrupt No. 2 US airline.
Sci/Tech,"The US film industry is preparing to sue server operators in the United States and Europe that help relay movie files across file-sharing networks, a source familiar with the movie studios #39; plans said."
Sci/Tech,"The newest version of Linux sports far fewer bugs than the average commercial code, a group of former Stanford University researchers said Tuesday."
Sports,"Liverpool were left stunned as Lomana LuaLua grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to earn Portsmouth a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek, back in the side with Chris Kirkland injured, looked "
Sports,UEFA have banned Valencia midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo for seven games after he was sent off during a Champions League match against Werder Bremen.
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Argentine midfielder Diego Simeone is leaving Atletico Madrid for his native Racing Club Avellaneda."
Sports,"Cleveland Indians: Preparing for their first season in 11 years without perennial gold glove winner Omar Vizquel, the Indians added some defensive insurance for their infield Tuesday."
Sports," Few members of the Jets are surprised to see their former linebacker and first round draft pick James Farrior excel with the Steelers, least of all Herman Edwards."
World,MORE than 100 people were hospitalised with smoke inhalation after a major fire today during the premiere of a horror film at a movie complex in an Istanbul shopping mall.
World, At least 25 people are feared killed and more than 50 hurt after two Indian Railway trains collided head on in the Hoshiarpur District of Punjab State about 350 kilometers north of New Delhi on Tuesday.
World,Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas reiterated calls for his people to drop their weapons in the struggle for a state. a clear change of strategy for peace with Israel after Yasser Arafat #39;s death.
World,"LONDON: The United States and the European Union are in contact with Palestinian militant group Hamas despite having listed it as a terrorist organisation, a Hamas leader said in an interview broadcast on Monday."
Sci/Tech,"Job Search Service Finds Careers for Bloggers\\Well, I knew all of this blogging, typing, reading and sitting at home for a year learning about blogging would pay off one day! Blogger-Jobs.com, a Web site launched last month by veteran weblogger Jeremy Wright and www.recruiting.com, provides a recruitment service that matches ..."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Alex Veiga
Sci/Tech,"This article is the first of a two-part series that looks at the new generation of WEP cracking tools for WiFi networks, which offer dramatically faster speeds for penetration testers over the previous generation of tools. In many cases, a WEP key can be determined in seconds or minutes."
Business,"If the deal were completed, it would vault Verizon Wireless -- currently the No. 2 wireless company in the US -- into the top position with more than 65 million customers."
Business,"Beloit area employers expect to hire at a healthy pace during the first quarter of 2005, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey."
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES Hollywood is trying to stamp out computer networks that let people swap movies online. Movie studios filed copyright infringement lawsuits today against more than 100 operators of computer servers 
Sci/Tech,"Nextel Communications Inc. on Wednesday said it plans to offer Yahoo Inc. products and services over the Nextel wireless network. Under the deal, Nextel subscribers will be able to log into "
Sci/Tech,"In a round-up of affordable holiday gifts, Julio Ojeda-Zapata writes in the St. Paul Pioneer Press,  #147;The iTunes cards, in \$15 and \$25 denominations, are good for the purchase and download of individual tracks. Get the cards at local Apple retail stores and at Target, Best Buy, Circuit City and CompUSA stores, or snag them online at store.apple.com or Amazon.com. The online Apple store offers paper or electronic gift certificates good for iTunes purchases, too. #148; Dec 14"
Sports, The Chicago Bears placed guard Rex Tucker on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Tuesday and signed safety Jason Shivers from the St. Louis Rams practice squad.
Sports,"Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Portsmouth striker Lomana LuaLua took advantage of a last minute mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek to salvage a 1-1 draw at Anfield Tuesday."
World,"French President Jacques Chirac inaugurated Tuesday the world #39;s tallest bridge, the viaductof Millau of 270 meters above ground."
World,By Danna Harman  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. First a Chilean court stripped immunity from leaders of the country #39;s 17-year  quot;dirty war quot; last month.
World,"MOSUL: The bodies of six young men, all shot in the head as if executed, were discovered in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Tuesday, bringing the total of such corpses found to 14 in two days."
Business,"The European Commission is giving up on its attempts to hold France and Germany to account for repeatedly breaching the financial rules governing the 12 countries that use the euro, effectively "
Business,"A US appeals court upheld a patent infringement finding against BlackBerry e-mail device maker Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM.TO: Quote, Profile "
Sci/Tech,"More than a million books at Oxford University #39;s expansive Bodleian Library, including rare first editions, are to be scanned by the search engine Google and posted online for readers around the world."
Sci/Tech,Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday stepped up their fight against internet piracy by pursuing lawsuits against people in the US and Europe who operate servers that relay 
Sports," The Seattle SuperSonics activated guard Ibrahim Kutluay before Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and placed guard Mateen Cleaves on the injured list with a strained left shoulder."
Sports,"The Reds big trade came on Tuesday, one day after the Winter Meetings ended, when the club obtained starting pitcher Ramon Ortiz from the Anaheim Angels in exchange for pitching prospect Dustin Moseley."
World,"War crimes trials against senior lieutenants of Saddam Hussein will start in Baghdad next week, the interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said yesterday."
World,"FRANCE ran out of superlatives as it joined in rare unison to praise the spectacular new - British-designed -otorway bridge across the Tarn valley at Millau, which was opened by President Chirac yesterday."
Business, Symantec Corp. #39;s reported interest in acquiring Veritas Software Corp. for more than  $13 billion would represent the computer security giant #39;s biggest step yet beyond its core businesses 
Sci/Tech," As part of an ongoing race in the cable industry, Time Warner Cable is raising the speed of its broadband Internet offerings to 5 and 8 million bits per second without increasing prices."
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. said on Tuesday it would digitize some of the world #39;s most important libraries in a bold effort that could profit the company by attracting more viewers to its site -- and its ads.
Sci/Tech,"The Stanford study involved analysis of all 9,787 species of birds alive today, and of the 129 species that have gone extinct recently, to produce one of the most comprehensive databases ever compiled on the state of one class of animals."
Sci/Tech,Some key technologies will not be included in the deal. Sony and Samsung will not share patented technology related to Sony #39;s Digital Reality Creation (DRC) and PlayStation architecture or to 
Sci/Tech,"Security specialists at both McAfee Inc. and Trend Micro have raised their risk assessment on the recently discovered W32/Zafi.dMM, also known as Zafi."
Sci/Tech,"Because of speed restrictions, mobile devices often have trouble downloading Web pages that are designed to provide the optimum experience for high-speed Internet users."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft on Tuesday laid out five new security bulletins, including three that address problems in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the massive security update rolled out in October, and one that fixes a vulnerability made public several weeks ago."
Sci/Tech," U.S. banks should use more than a single password to identify on line customers to prevent fraud, bank regulators said on Tuesday in recommendations that underscore growing concern about theft over the Internet."
Sports," The Anaheim Angels agreed to a  $4.5 million, one year contract with right hander Paul Byrd on Tuesday, and traded pitcher Ramon Ortiz to the Cincinnati Reds for a minor league pitcher."
Sports,Andriy Shevchenko has won almost every major honour in soccer. Yet there #39;s still one major gap in his resume - playing in the World Cup.
Sports,"The Indians have added an infielder and brought back their closer, but their pursuit of a starting pitcher has not gone according to plan."
Sports, The Chicago Bears placed guard Rex Tucker on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Tuesday and signed safety Jason Shivers from the St.
World,"A suicide car bomber killed seven people at a Green Zone checkpoint early Tuesday. Meanwhile, trials against the top figures in Saddam Hussein #39;s ousted regime will begin "
World,"British police have arrested the leader of the far-right British National Party (BNP) Tuesday, accusing him of inciting racial hatred."
World,THE family of an Iraqi civilian who was beaten to death allegedly by British soldiers while in their custody won a landmark case in the High Court yesterday that will have 
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   U.N. troops, backed by  armored vehicles and helicopters, fought their way into a  lawless slum in the Haitian capital on Tuesday in their first  attempt to end a killing spree by warring street gangs."
World,US President George W Bush awards medals to three men closely involved in the invasion and occupation of Iraq.
World,The home secretary denies new claims he fast-tracked a second visa for his former lover Kimberly Quinn's nanny.
Sports,"The current tales of the Red Sox have them winning the World Series, then doing weird things to reconfigure their championship team. Hello, David; bye bye, Pedro."
Sports,"A phantom penalty, followed by a 9-yard touchdown catch by Eddie Kennison, lifted the Kansas City Chiefs past the undermanned Tennessee Titans, 49-38."
Sports,Coach Herman Edwards is concerned about what his players' dismal showing against one of the N.F.L.'s elite portends for the Jets' hopes of making the playoffs.
Business," TORONTO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld  a patent infringement finding against BlackBerry e-mail device  maker Research In Motion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RIM.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RIM.TO</A> on Tuesday, but said  part of the earlier court ruling was flawed and sent the case  back to a lower court."
Business," Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A> on Tuesday  said it would eliminate late fees on movies and games in the  latest attempt to jump start a rental business being hammered  by competition ranging from online companies to discount  retailer Wal Mart."
Business,"Verizon Communications has no imminent plans to bid for Sprint, people familiar with the situation said Tuesday, lifting a potential obstacle to Sprint #39;s bid for Nextel Communications."
Business,"Tampa Bay area employers expect to hire at a moderate pace during the first three months of 2005, based on the results of a quarterly survey by Manpower Inc."
Business,Oil prices rose 2 percent Tuesday on the back of a rally in heating oil and natural gas futures that was supported by colder weather in the Western Hemisphere.
Business,"Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pledged to help Bombardier Inc., the world #39;s No. 3 aircraft maker, develop its largest-ever plane should the company go ahead with the \$2 billion project next year."
Business,"Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, on Tuesday said it elected Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, to be a director."
Business,"  Nortel Networks Corp. reported a loss of 6 cents per share in the third quarter and predicted lower sales for 2004 than in 2003 on Tuesday, providing some of its first concrete figures for the "
Business,"Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday weighed into the bidding fray for Hollywood Entertainment Corp. (HLYW.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , saying he supports a merger between the No."
Business,"United Airlines, the bankrupt carrier, on Tuesday made its first progress in efforts to achieve a second round of labour cost cuts when it said it had reached a tentative agreement "
Business,"Repco Corp., the largest retailer of car parts and accessories in Australia and New Zealand, agreed to buy Alesco Corp. #39;s automotive division for A\$89.5 million (\$68 million)."
Sci/Tech,Students take note - endless journeys to the library could become a thing of the past thanks to a new multimillion-pound scheme to make classic texts available at the click of a mouse.
Sci/Tech,Ask Jeeves Inc. on Tuesday joined competitors in announcing plans to release a desktop search application that would list information from a user #39;s PC along with web-search results.
Sci/Tech,The US movie industry has launched legal action to sue people who facilitate illegal film downloading. The Motion Picture Association of America wants to stop people using the program BitTorrent to swap movies.
Sci/Tech," quot;Firefox #39;s gains are clearly accelerating, quot; WebSideStory Chief Marketing Officer Rand Schulman said.  quot;Much of it has to do with the release of Firefox #39;s version 1.0 on November 9, after several months of offering a preview version."
Sci/Tech,HELSINKI - Internet security experts are warning about a mass-mailing worm with the subject line  quot;Merry Christmas quot; or  quot;Happy Holidays.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc. is going mobile on Nextel Communication Inc. handheld devices. A new partnership between the companies puts Yahoo! e-mail, instant messaging, games, news and more in Nextels products."
Sci/Tech,"American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu has initiated coverage of Apple Computer (AAPL) with a  #39;buy #39; recommendation, and a 12-month target of US\$78 per share."
Sci/Tech,"The global mobile phone marketis expected to see a slow down in market growth due to the lack ofadditional catalysts, US high tech market research firm IDC warnedon Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,IBM and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are jointly developing a new method for implementing strained silicon technology. to improve performance on processors from both companies as early as next year.
Sports,"Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was loyal to goalkeeper Jerky Dudek, refusing to blame his goalkeeper for the fumbled cross that enabled Portsmouth to snatch a last-gasp equaliser through Lomana LuaLuas header at Anfield on Tuesday night."
Sports,"Two of tennis #39;s strongest personalities have officially parted ways, as Andy Roddick and his high-profile coach, Brad Gilbert, announced that they had stopped working together by way of their own web sites and then made no further commen."
Sports,"TORONTO : The National Hockey League slid closer towards losing a season to a labor dispute for the first time, as players rejected a new bid by management to end a three-month lockout."
Sports,"WICHITA, Kan. Dec 14, 2004 - A former junior college basketball coach was indicted on charges that he provided false academic information about his athletes to Division I schools looking to recruit the players."
Sports,A weekend in Anaheim apparently in search of a reliever netted the Reds a starter from the local big league club. General manager Dan O #39;Brien announced Tuesday that 
Sports,"LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Ticker) - Coming off their worst offensive performance of the season, the Chicago Bears placed guard Rex Tucker on injured reserve with a strained hamstring."
Sports, The MLB Players #39; Association filed a grievance Tuesday on behalf of pitcher Denny Neagle after his contract was terminated by the Colorado Rockies.
Sports,"The Kansas City Chiefs played their kind of game on Monday night in Tennessee, and they wound up pulling out a victory over the Titans in the offensive shootout."
World,"War crimes trials will begin next week for some of Saddam Hussein #39;s most senior deputies, Iraq #39;s prime minister, Ayad Allawi, said yesterday."
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, the favourite to succeed Yasser Arafat as Palestinian leader, has called on his people to stop fighting Israel. Mr Abbas said Palestinians had a legitimate right  quot;to express their rejection of the occupation by popular and social means quot;."
Business,"Vodafone, the UK-based telecom company that co-owns Verizon Wireless, denies that it is involved in a bid to take over US telco Sprint."
Business,"Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it would eliminate late fees on movies and games in the latest attempt to jump-start a rental business "
Sci/Tech, Google wants to save you a trip to the library. The search engine that revolutionized how people use the internet has teamed up with some of the world #39;s greatest libraries to put their books in your living room.
Sports,"STEVEN GERRARD stood and watched in disbelief, his hands on his hips, as his Liverpool team-mates contrived to undermine his latest rescue act by conceding an inexplicable "
Sports,  The NHL rejected last week #39;s proposal by the players #39; association and then had its own counteroffer turned down Tuesday during a 3 hour negotiating session.
World," The European Union executive body dropped disciplinary action against serial deficit offenders France and Germany, ending a three year standoff that left the eurozone #39;s budget rules crippled."
Sci/Tech,"Perpendicular recording places bits of data end-to-end, instead of using the traditional method of storing them flat on the disk surface."
Sports,Tennis coach Brad Gilbert has hit out at the decision by world number two Andy Roddick to sack him as a mentor. Roddick released a statement earlier this week saying he and Gilbert had parted ways but the 
Sports,"Contract talks broke off today between the National Hockey League and its locked-out players union, leaving the sport a step closer to wiping out its whole season."
World,"A fire in a Turkish cinema injured dozens of people attending a film premiere on Tuesday, but no one was killed, the state-run Anatolian news agency said."
World,"If you live in France, are a Muslim sympathizer, speak Arabic and have access to satellite television, you are probably a fan of al Manar broadcasts."
Business, Blockbuster Inc.  on Tuesday said it would eliminate late fees on movies and games in the latest attempt to jump start a rental business being hammered by competition ranging from online companies to discount retailer Wal Mart.
Sports, The NHL rejected last week's proposal by the players' association and then had its own counteroffer turned down Tuesday during a 3 1/2 hour negotiating session.
Sci/Tech,Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday sued scores of operators of computer servers that help relay digital movie files across online file-sharing networks.
Sci/Tech,"Sony Corp., the world #39;s second-largest consumer electronics maker, and Samsung Electronics Co., the world #39;s second-largest chip maker, said Tuesday they have agreed to share about 24,000 patents, fortifying an alliance between two of Asia #39;s biggest "
Sports," David Wells could be back on the Yankee Stadium mound on opening day. With Pedro Martinez headed to the New York Mets and Curt Schilling's recovery from ankle surgery taking longer than expected, the Red Sox's newest acquisition might start the season opener against his former team at Yankee Stadium."
Sports,"World No. 2 Andy Roddick replaced coach Brad Gilbert with US Davis Cup assistant coach Dean Goldfine, a Washington television station WUSA-TV reported."
Sports,"Atlanta Braves starter Paul Byrd works in the fourth inning against the New York Mets in Atlanta, in this Aug. 1, 2004 file photo."
Sports," The Browns placed center Jeff Faine on injured reserve Tuesday, the 18th player and ninth starter Cleveland has lost for the season."
World,"KABUL In his inaugural address last week, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan laid out his priorities for the next five years. Chief among them was stopping the country #39;s growing drug trade."
Sports, Memphis Grizzlies reserve guard Antonio Burks will be sidelined at least six weeks with a broken right pinkie finger.
Sports, A former junior college basketball coach was indicted on charges that he provided false academic information about his athletes to Division I schools looking to recruit the players.
World," On the eve of a landmark summit at which EU leaders will decide on opening membership talks with Turkey, the final elements of a compromise package on the terms for the negotiations was emerging."
World," Cuba has demanded that the United States  take down Christmas lights in front of its mission in Havana's  busy sea side drive because they include a reference to jailed  dissidents, the top U.S. diplomat in the country said on  Tuesday."
Business,"It may be one of the software industry's largest acquisitions to date, but Oracleexpects to work out its merger plans with PeopleSoftby the end of the year and will ""hit the ground running in January,"" according to Oracle President Charles Phillips."
Sports," San Francisco cornerback Ahmed Plummer, who hasn't played since Oct. 17, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday because of bulging disc in his neck."
Sci/Tech,"Its getting easier and more practical to take your photos without lm. In the second of our ve-part series on high-tech objects of desire, David Derbyshire looks at some of the best options for photographers "
Sports,"We #39;ve heard from the NHL and the NHLPA, so now let #39;s get a broader perspective. What we are going to see in the next little while is an increase in the rhetoric, which will get cranked up to an unbelieveable level."
Sports,"Prime Minister Paul Martin was eager to touch on a number of issues, from missile defence to taxes to same-sex marriage, when he sat down for his annual year-end interview on Tuesday."
World,MPS who kept Baha Mousa #39;s case in the public eye last night demanded a wide-ranging investigation into all allegations of brutality by British troops.
World,"On the eve of a landmark summit at which EU leaders will decide on opening membership talks with Turkey, the final elements of a compromise package on the terms for the negotiations was emerging."
Business,"Oracle may be celebrating its long-awaited union with PeopleSoft, but a day after the landmark deal not everyone is happy. Among the people likely to be looking at the \$10.3 billion merger with some trepidation "
Business,"GENEVA: International airlines are heading for a near \$US5 billion (\$NZ7.12 billion) loss this year, largely due to a rise in oil prices, the industry #39;s global body said on Tuesday."
Business," At first glance it may look like the US Federal Appeals Court handed wireless handheld maker Research In Motion a resounding defeat in its long fought patent litigation with NTP, the company set up to protect the patents of inventor Thomas "
Sci/Tech,Google is adding the books and papers owned by some of the world #39;s leading libraries to its database in the latest step of its mission to make every piece of information available online.
Sci/Tech,It now feels amazing how we have lived without this particular feature since ages now. Google introduced desktop searching to the world in spite of the fact lesser-known products existed since a long time.
Sports,"With Pedro Martinez headed to the New York Mets and Curt Schilling #39;s recovery from ankle surgery taking longer than expected, the Boston #39;s newest acquisition might start the season opener against his former team at Yankee Stadium."
World," Saddam Husseins top henchmen will start going on trial for crimes against humanity next week, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said yesterday, as he warned violence would increase after Iraqs landmark elections in January."
World,"Tony Blair will have a showpiece start to Britain #39;s presidency of the European Union next year, overseeing the beginning of membership talks with Turkey."
World,The current debate over climate change runs the gamut from C to shining C. It #39;s about climate. It #39;s about catastrophe. It #39;s about consensus.
Business,"As of January first, you won #39;t have to pay those dreaded late fees at Blockbuster stores. Movie and game rentals will still have due dates, but if you need to keep it an extra day or so, you can do it stress-free."
Business," Nortel Networks released preliminary financial results Tuesday showing the technology company lost about  $250 million US in the third quarter, about half of that due to the starup costs of a major contract in India."
Business,"Chad K. Gifford is retiring earlier than initially expected as chairman of Bank of America, a title he gained when the bank acquired FleetBoston Financial Corp."
Business,Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. on Tuesday lowered its fourth-quarter expectations as it becomes the latest chip maker to express concerns about weaker demand from customers.
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo! Inc. launched a package of Internet-based wireless applications for Nextel Communications Inc. subscribers, the companies announced Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,A: If you #39;ve seen the legions of music lovers walking around with white ear buds dangling from their ears: you #39;ve witnessed the iPod revolution.
Sci/Tech,Wireless vendors are committed to building 3G systems despite the fear that users will turn up their nose at all the extra bandwidth.
Sports,The Jockey Club suffered the latest in a series of setbacks yesterday when it dropped a planned inquiry into whether Kieren Fallon brought racing into disrepute over articles published in the News of the World in March.
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks haven't given up on trading Randy Johnson, managing partner Ken Kendrick said Tuesday."
World," French prosecutors summoned Continental Airlines' top two executives for questioning in the investigation of the July 2000 crash of a supersonic Air France Concorde, two lawyers said Tuesday."
World," Japanese companies were less upbeat in December than they were three months ago, amid recent data indicating that the world's second largest economy may be losing steam, a key government survey showed Wednesday."
Business,The sale of National Australia Bank #39;s Irish businesses reached a surprise conclusion yesterday when Denmark #39;s Danske Bank clinched a 967m takeover.
Business,"Merck reduced its 2004 forecast by 50 cents to 55 cents because of lost revenues. The move followed the recall of Vioxx from the global market on September 30th, due to its association with increased risk of heart attacks."
Business,"Flight attendants at US Airways Monday voted to strike if the carrier throws out a labor contract in order to secure \$150 million in job, wage and benefit reductions."
Sports,Hopes of saving the National Hockey League season all but vanished Tuesday when players and team owners rejected proposals to end the labor dispute.
Sports,VALENCIA midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo has been banned for seven matches by UEFA following incidents in their Champions #39; League match with Werder Bremen last week.
World,Israel and Egypt signed a trade deal yesterday that could ensure thousands of Egyptian jobs and secure the two countries #39; often problematic relations.
Business,"Trump...and not Donald, this time. Berkshire Hathaway (nyse: BRKa - news - people ) on Tuesday said it elected Bill Gates to its board of directors."
Business,"Las Vegas Sands Corp. priced its initial public offering at \$29 per share Tuesday night, up dramatically from the company #39;s previous targets."
Business,"Airline employees, rallying outside the White House, accused the Bush administration Tuesday of siding with airline managers who the attendants said are claiming financial "
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., which is restating results back to 1999, said it had a third-quarter loss of 6 cents a share because of expenses related to job cuts and a wireless contract in India."
Sci/Tech,Phillips foresees completing the takeover by Dec. 30 and seeks to allay customer and reseller worries. By Charles Babcock. Oracle president Charles Phillips will journey up the road to PeopleSoft Inc.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has released five Security Bulletins warning of several vulnerabilities that put computers running Windows at risk of attack.
Sports, Star pitcher Pedro Martinez confirmed on Tuesday that he #39;s leaving the Boston Red Sox to join the New York Mets.
Sports,_ The baseball players #39; union is challenging the Colorado Rockies #39; decision to terminate the contract of Denny Neagle. The Rockies cut the pitcher loose last week -- after he was cited for soliciting a prostitute in suburban Denver.
World,"In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi promised that former officials in Saddam Hussein #39;s regime will go on trial next week, before elections scheduled for January."
World,"MAHMOUD Abbas, the interim Palestinian leader, has called for an end to armed attacks against Israeli targets in an attempt to mark out a new strategy for peace in the wake of Yasser Arafats death."
World,The United States denied it had held contacts with Hamas as a leader of the radical Palestinian group has claimed.  quot;We don #39;t conduct business with designated terrorist organisations.
World," More than a dozen ""Ayurvedic"" herbal remedies imported from India and Pakistan were found to contain harmful levels of the heavy metals mercury, lead and arsenic, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday."
World,Clint Eastwood's drama about a grizzled boxing trainer and a spunky young fighter is the best movie released by a major Hollywood studio this year.
Business,Continued pressure from rival Netflix is obliging Blockbuster to stop charging late fees. This could remove up to \$300M in revenues per year.
Sports,"Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro said Tuesday that he remains hopeful of signing free-agent pitcher Matt Clement.  quot;We #39;ll ride this out to the end, quot; Shapiro said, adding that he has already offered more "
Sports, Lawyers for baseball's players' association and owners resumed talks Tuesday aimed at a new agreement to toughen rules on steroid testing.
Sports," BEREA, Ohio, (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Browns  Tuesday placed center Jeff Faine on injured reserve with a left  ankle injury."
Business,VODAFONE shares fell nearly 3 per cent yesterday on fears that the mobile phone group could come under pressure from its US partner to provide \$25 billion (13 billion) to help to finance a bid for Sprint.
Business,Las Vegas Sands Corp. #39;s initial public offering received a frothy reception from investors hungry to bet on another casino company.
Business,"Nortel Networks Corp., which is restating results back to 1999, said it had a third-quarter loss of 6 cents a share because of expenses related to job cuts and a wireless contract in India."
Sports, Seimone Augustus scored 22 points to lead top ranked LSU past No. 13 Minnesota 75 67 in a matchup Tuesday night of Final Four teams from last season.
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. hopes to close its buyout of PeopleSoft Inc. within two weeks and have a new management organization in place for the combined companies sometime in January, Oracle co-president Charles Phillips said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,Linux advocates have long insisted that open-source development results in better and more secure software. Now they have statistics to back up their claims.
World,A Swedish woman pictured running into the Asian tsunami to save her children survived with her family.
Sports,PETR CECH faces a hefty FA fine after reports that he accused ref Graham Poll of cheating. The Chelsea keeper told a newspaper in his native Czech Republic he suspected Poll of being an Arsenal 
Sports,Valencia midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo has been banned for seven matches by UEFA following incidents in their Champions League match against Werder Bremen last week.
World," China is ratcheting up pressure for the lifting of its EU arms embargo to remove the stigma of sanctions but also because it needs the technology to upgrade its existing systems, analysts say."
World,"A French legal inquiry into the July 2000 Concorde crash near Paris has placed much of the blame on the American carrier, Continental Airlines."
World," Australia's foreign minister said Wednesday that the United States had asked him to challenge International Atomic Energy Agency head Mohamed ElBaradei for the top job at the U.N. nuclear watchdog, but he had declined."
World," North Korea warned Japan on Wednesday  that it would treat economic sanctions as a ""declaration of  war"" and threatened to try to exclude Tokyo from six party  talks on Pyongyang's nuclear arms programs."
Business,"As expected, the central bank raised the federal funds rate on overnight loans by a quarter point, to 2.25 percent."
Business,"The American central bank, the Federal Reserve, Tuesday raised short-term interest rates for the fifth time in six months. Even with the quarter point increase short-term rates are a still-very-low 2.25 percent."
Business,"The world #39;s airline industry is set to rack up losses of almost \$5bn (2.6bn, 3.6bn euros) this year, global airline body AITA has forecast."
Business,"Overall, the results of the latest Manpower Employment Survey suggest that US employers plan to increase hiring after the new year."
Sci/Tech,"Google is back with another project that will help users find priceless information on the Internet, via Googles Print Program."
Sci/Tech,The MSN Toolbar Suite is built on the current Windows security and privacy model. Microsoft officials said the tool respects the privacy of multiple users on a single PC by using the Windows 
Sci/Tech,"BitTorrent is a wonderful way to download files with greater reliability than other conventional means, but of course that means that it is used greatly for piracy... apparently."
Sports,"NHL Players Association President Bob Goodenow gestures while speaking at a press conference after meeting with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman at the NHL offices in Toronto, December 14, 2004."
Sports,"As far as the Red Sox are concerned, there are no hard feelings for Pedro Martinez. Team president/CEO Larry Lucchino says he, principal owner John Henry "
World,"A metal strip dropped on the runway by a Continental Airlines plane was a major element in the crash of an Air France Concorde jet near Paris in July 2000, but a previously "
World,"THE family of an Iraqi civilian allegedly unlawfully killed by British troops while in custody won a human-rights ruling yesterday, which opens the way for an independent investigation into his death."
Sci/Tech,Nasa gives details of a space mission to crash a projectile into a comet and peel away its outer skin to look inside.
Sci/Tech,Hawaiian scientists provide hard evidence to support the theory that sharks navigate with a biological compass.
Business,stakes standoff between General Motors and Fiat over the terms of a 2000 partnership moved a step closer to the courtroom on Tuesday.
Business,"When Raymond Gilmartin became chairman of the drug maker Merck, it was close to introducing several new medicines. Now, the company is in crisis."
Sci/Tech,"Amid continuing problems with the release of its financial statements, Nortel Networksreported a loss for this year's third quarter, coupled with a drop in sales from the second quarter, but added that it expects improvements in fourth-quarter revenue."
Sci/Tech,Microsofton Tuesday released five Security Bulletins warning of several vulnerabilities that put computers running Windows at risk of attack.
Sci/Tech,"Refreshing its development tools arsenal, Sun Microsystems on Tuesday revealed plans for upcoming versions of Java Studio Creator and is unleashing upgrades to the NetBeans open source platform and Java Studio Enterprise."
Sci/Tech,"The wireless airwaves may get a bit more crowded next year following the announcement that Intellisync's goAnywhere technology, unveiled this week, will give users of low-cost feature phones the same push e-mail capability that is now only available on pricier smart phones."
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeevesis actively looking at strengthening its flagship search engine Web site with features, services and technologies found elsewhere in its online network."
Sci/Tech,"Desktops, servers affected, but no vulnerabilities deemed critical."
Sci/Tech,Pocket Express makes it easier and faster to get the info you need on connected handheld.
Business,"which could come as early as today - they will have completed the easy part. The harder part, industry executives and analysts "
Business,"Caught off guard by the success of Toyota #39;s hybrid Prius model, German carmakers are racing to catch-up. DaimlerChrysler and GM announced plans on Monday to jointly produce hybrid technology for their cars and trucks."
Business,"Parts of Germany #39;s complex can and bottle recycling system violate European Union law, according to a ruling yesterday by the European Court of Justice, the EU #39;s highest court."
Business,"A United States appeals court upheld a finding of patent infringement against Research In Motion Ltd. yesterday, but struck down part of the ruling and sent it back to a lower court for further proceedings."
Business,"Blockbuster, the video rental company, yesterday said it plans to eliminate late fees as the chain struggles to stem the decline in the film rental market."
Business,"Pearson, the publishingand business informationgroup, insisted it remained committed to financialnewspapers in spite of its decision tosell a controlling stake "
Business,"Finding people who like the way he has run Merck, the giant drug maker, is much harder. Mr. Gilmartin has been chairman of Merck since November 1994."
Sports, Emeka Okafor hit a pair of free throws with 5 seconds left in overtime to give Charlotte's new NBA team a win over its old one as the Bobcats pulled out a 94 93 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.
World," Aleida Gallangos met her brother in  Washington last week for the first time since he was kidnapped  by Mexican police 30 years ago, closing one chapter in the  annals of Mexico's ""dirty war"" on a rare joyous note."
Sports, Jamal Crawford scored 30 points in a game otherwise defined by offensive ineptitude  #151; such as the New York Knicks holding the New Jersey Nets without a basket for 15 minutes  #151; in an 87 79 victory Tuesday night.
Sci/Tech,"By Paul Taylor in New York and Chris Nuttall in San Francisco. Google, the leading service for finding information on the internet, yesterday set out ambitious plans to become a catalogue and digital library for world literature."
Sports," The NHL season isn #39;t dead yet, but it is on its last legs. The cautious optimism accompanied by last week #39;s offer by the NHL Players #39; Association was replaced by doom and gloom Tuesday as both "
Sports,Pedro Martnez went on television in the Dominican Republic yesterday to say what many in New York were waiting to hear and confirm what the Mets would not.
Sports,"Almost two months after defying the Curse of the Bambino and only one day after saying goodbye to Pedro Martnez, the Boston Red Sox kept moving on yesterday by welcoming the living embodiment "
Sports,"Allen Iverson had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and reserve Willie Green scored all of his season-high 17 points in the final 16 minutes, helping the Philadelphia 76ers overcome an 18-point second-half deficit in a 110-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets on "
World, Tokyo stocks edged higher Wednesday morning as a key economic survey came within expectations. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.
World,Iraq said yesterday it had captured a top foreign-based supporter of the anti-government insurgency and would begin to try former figures of Saddam Hussein #39;s regime next week.
World,"Information from a man caught in a vehicle loaded with explosives led to the arrests of two senior Taliban military commanders believed to be responsible for a series of terror attacks in southern Afghanistan, an official said yesterday."
World,"A fire broke out at a movie theater during a gala premiere Tuesday night, injuring dozens of people - none seriously, news reports said."
World," Australia is to boost its defence against terrorism by creating a 1000 nautical mile security zone around its coast to protect its shipping, ports and oil rigs from attack, it was reported here."
Sports, Former Wimbledon and U.S. Open runner up  Mark Philippoussis has been given a wildcard entry for next  month's Sydney International.
Sports,"If Pedro Martnez passes Wednesday's physical, he is expected to be introduced in a news conference at Shea Stadium on Thursday."
Sports,"The left-hander David Wells passed a physical and was introduced at a Fenway Park news conference, and the timing could not have been more striking."
Sports,"There is too much of the one-sided version of the story going around, especially in Boston, now that Pedro Martnez has said he is on his way to Shea Stadium."
Sports,"BOSTON, Dec. 14 - Most New Englanders are walking around with more cheer and about \$20 less in their pockets this holiday season. They are reliving the gift of their dreams - a Red Sox world championship highlight video on DVD."
Sports,"Bowling Green's starting goaltender, the senior captain Jordan Sigalet, was found to have multiple sclerosis."
World,The Air Force is expanding its airlift of equipment to Iraq to reduce the amount of military cargo hauled over land routes.
World,The Inuit of the Arctic plan to seek a ruling from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights that the U.S. is threatening their existence.
World,"""The Kite Runner,"" by Khaled Hosseini, a previously unknown son of an Afghan political refugee, has captivated reading groups across the country."
Sci/Tech,There could be no more striking evidence of the trend toward consolidation in the computer software industry than the news of the last few days.
Sci/Tech,"A United States appeals court upheld a finding of patent infringement against Research In Motion Ltd., which makes the BlackBerry data device."
Business,The F.D.A.'s oversight of a defibrillator may reveal shortcomings in its regulation of medical devices.
Business,"The trade deficit hit another record high in October, with imports outpacing exports by \$55.46 billion. The 9 percent increase from September was higher than expected "
Business,"The European Commission froze its threat of fines against France and Germany on Tuesday, granting the two biggest economies in the euro zone an extra year to bring down their bloated budget deficits."
Sports,"ALEX McLeish, the Rangers manager, last night accused the Scottish Football Association of administering  quot;tit-for-tat quot; punishment after Nacho Novo was given a three-match ban for his part in an incident during the controversial Old Firm match last month."
Sports,"Quarterback Jeff Garcia and center Jeff Faine were placed on injured reserve, and the Browns continued to pluck talent from the Baltimore Ravens in a flurry of roster moves Tuesday."
World,"Two trains collided head-on yesterday in northern India, killing at least 31 people in a crash that the railway minister called  quot;brutal murder quot;."
Sports, Larry O'Bannon scored a season high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 13 Louisville to an 85 51 victory over North Carolina A amp;T on Tuesday night.
Business," Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.26  percent by midsession on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan's  quarterly ""tankan"" survey showed a weakening of corporate  sentiment that was in line with expectations."
Business,Canadian train and plane manufacturer Bombardier Inc fired its chief executive officer on Monday and its share price dropped to record lows.
Business,stakes standoff between General Motors and Fiat over the terms of a 2000 partnership moved a step closer to the courtroom on Tuesday.
Business,Unionized Northern California grocery workers union set a Sunday deadline for contract talks and said they would hold a strike vote next week if necessary.
Sci/Tech,By the end of the century one in 10 species of birds in the world will be extinct and a further 15 percent will be on the brink of extinction.
Sports,Is the NHL season over because of the league #39;s rejection of the union offer - and vice versa? But the sands are flowing through big-league hockey #39;s hourglass.
World,"Israel is prepared to withdraw troops from Palestinian areas well ahead of a planned pullout from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank next summer, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said."
Sports,The D.C. Council continued to debate late Tuesday night over legislation that would clear the way to build a new baseball stadium for the Nationals in Southeast.
Sports,Doping Agency is considering whether speedskating athletes should be allowed to use oxygen deprived chambers designed to build endurance.
Sports,"His contract status, public comments regarding the now-filled Washington Huskies job and another disappointing season have Vikings coach Mike Tice on thin ice."
Sports,Ole Miss has received permission from the San Francisco 49ers to speak with head coach Dennis Erickson.
Business,"United Airlines, the bankrupt carrier, yesterday made its first progress in efforts to achieve a second round of labour cost cuts when it said it had reached a tentative agreement "
Sci/Tech," Pig manure in Chile will keep neon lights glowing on Tokyo's Ginza in years to come. It's a grand north south tradeoff to slow global warming: You reduce your ""greenhouse gas"" emissions so I don't have to cut back on mine."
Sci/Tech,"Nasa scientists have been giving details of a space mission to crash a projectile into a comet, peeling away its outer skin in order to look inside."
Sports,"Wally Szczerbiak, Kevin Garnett and Sam Cassell were productive in Minnesota #39;s 100-89 win over Portland. Szczerbiak scored a season-high 28 points in helping Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders earn his 400th career victory."
World,"An express train ran into a jeep in southern India on Wednesday, killing five people, a day after two passenger trains collided head-on in the north of the country."
World,"As a young man, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was a gifted footballer; but not quite good enough to turn professional. So he concentrated on politics instead."
World,"MANILA Fernando Poe Jr., the popular actor who challenged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in the presidential elections this year, died early Tuesday."
Sports,"For half of the first quarter, the Nets looked like the team that had dominated the Knicks for the past three seasons. But with Jason Kidd still limited to 20 "
Business," Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.26 percent by midsession on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan's quarterly ""tankan"" survey showed a weakening of corporate sentiment that was in line with expectations."
Business,"Daniel F. Akerson says the decisions he made as chief executive of Nextel Communications Inc. were all about survival. The choices facing the company in recent weeks, he adds, are a matter "
World," U.N. troops, backed by armored vehicles and helicopters, fought their way into a lawless slum in the Haitian capital on Tuesday in their first attempt to end a killing spree by warring street gangs."
Sports,"Wally Szczerbiak scored a season-high 28 points, including the 5,000th of his career, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 100-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night."
Sports,"CHARLOTTE, NC Charlotte #39;s new team beat the old one, with the Bobcats outlasting the New Orleans Hornets 94-to-93 in overtime."
Sports," Jamaal Tinsley scored a season high 29 points and the Indiana Pacers snapped a seven game losing streak Tuesday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks 108 97 in overtime."
World," An express train ran into a jeep in  southern India on Wednesday, killing five people, a day after  two passenger trains collided head on in the north of the  country."
Business," The US Federal Reserve Board late yesterday boosted short term interest rates for the fifth time in a row, warning of higher rates next year as it abandons easy money to head off inflation."
World," James Wolfensohn said Sunday he anticipates bowing out in 2005 as World Bank president and not serving a third five year term, but would do whatever shareholders ask of him."
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell and President Bush's brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, are leading a team of experts traveling to South Asia to get a close up look at the devastation."
World,"ISLAMABAD, Dec 14: The second round of Indo-Pakistan talks on nuclear confidence-building measures (CBMs) that began here on Tuesday zeroed in on formalization of pre-notification of missiles "
World," A huge explosion rocked the southern Afghanistan city of Kandahar on Wednesday and at least three Afghan soldiers were wounded, the city's police chief said."
Sci/Tech, Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday sued scores of operators of computer servers that help relay digital movie files across online file sharing networks.
Sci/Tech," The Internet company that famously promised to ""do no evil"" is on a new mission to digitize the collections of some of the nation's leading research institutions and establish a massive online reading room."
Business,"Federal Reserve officials raised a key short-term interest rate yesterday for the fifth time this year, and indicated they will gradually move rates higher next year to keep inflation under control as the economy expands."
Business,"Geneva - The world #39;s major airlines were expected to rack up about \$4.8 billion (R27.3 billion) in losses this year and would climb back to profit next year only if oil prices fell, the top industry body said yesterday."
Business," Britain #39;s inflation rate hit its highest level in five months in November, pushed up by air fares and surging utility bills, official figures showed yesterday."
Sports," The District of Columbia Council approved an amended financing plan for a ballpark for the Expos, adding provisions that major league baseball is likely to reject and could jeopardize the proposed move of the franchise."
Sci/Tech, Stacks of hard to find books are being scanned into Google Inc.'s widely used Internet search engine in its attempt to establish a massive online reading room for five major libraries.
World," TORONTO (CP)   The 400,000 people who work for minimum wage in Ontario should not be left solely at the mercy of governments to get a raise, said Labour Minister Chris Bentley."
World," China offered a measured response on Wednesday to Taiwan President Chen Shui bian's party suffering an election setback over the weekend, but warned that his push for formal independence would exacerbate tensions."
Sci/Tech,"Written by Net 4 Nowt As part of its effort to make offline information searchable online, Google Inc. has announced that it is working with the libraries of Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, and "
Sci/Tech,The Mozilla group expects to run a thank-you ad in the New York Times by Christmas as new market share numbers showed continued progress against Microsoft.
Sci/Tech," The stars of the video game industry came out in force on Tuesday night to honor their peers for creative excellence    taking a page from the Hollywood playbook with red carpets, glittering gems and a live nationwide broadcast."
Sci/Tech, Verizon Communication Inc.'s wireless partner on Tuesday distanced itself from discussions on a potential bid for Sprint Corp.
Sports,"Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sports Network) - World No. 2 Andy Roddick fired coach Brad Gilbert this past weekend, just 1 1/2 years after forming a partnership."
Sports,"Atlanta Hawks forward Antoine Walker (8) fouls Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster, left, on a drive during the fourth quarter, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Philips Arena in Atlanta."
World,The deal is a trade pact that will enable Egypt to export goods to the US duty free - as long as they have a minimum percentage made in Israel.
World,Pakistan and India have held talks on giving advance warning of ballistic missile tests and other steps to avert any dangerous misunderstanding.
Sci/Tech," Desktops, servers affected, but no vulnerabilities deemed critical."
Sci/Tech," American Indians are poised to take a step back into history when they begin managing portions of the nearly 100 year old National Bison Range in Montana, officials said on Tuesday."
World, Colorado's voter turnout in November's general election that featured hotly contested presidential and Senate races was 87 percent  #151; a record for the state.
Sci/Tech," U.S. eighth graders are gaining on their peers across the globe in science and math, but fourth graders are being passed as their test scores remain stagnant, according to an international review of school performance."
World," A huge explosion rocked the southern  Afghanistan city of Kandahar on Wednesday and at least three  Afghan soldiers were wounded, the city's police chief said."
Sci/Tech," California could have 1 million buildings producing solar energy by 2018, with half of all new homes powered by the sun, administration officials said as they outlined ways to meet one of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's more ambitious campaign promises."
Sci/Tech," The Allen Institute for Brain Science has released a major chunk of data from its mapping of the mouse brain genome, hoping the information will help researchers understand how the human brain works."
Sports,The D.C. Council approved a measure late Tuesday night that dramatically restructures Mayor Anthony A. Williams's deal with baseball to build a stadium.
Sports,A \$42.8 million training facility for the Capitals receives approval from the Arlington County Board on Tuesday and will be built at the Ballston Common Mall.
Sports,"Chaz Carr scores 14 of his game-high 16 points in the second half and BU hands Michigan its first home loss of the season, 63-52."
World,"Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers pays a visit to troops in Iraq, but model Leeann Tweeden steals the show."
World,The smaller of Colombia's two leftist rebel groups offered Tuesday to meet with a Mexican mediator to discuss possible peace talks with the government and reiterated its call for a bilateral cease-fire.
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. said on Tuesday it  would digitize some of the world's most important libraries in  a bold effort that could profit the company by attracting more  viewers to its site    and its ads.
Sci/Tech," SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Reuters) - The stars of the video  game industry came out in force on Tuesday night to honor their  peers for creative excellence -- taking a page from the  Hollywood playbook with red carpets, glittering gems and a live  nationwide broadcast."
Sci/Tech," TORONTO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld  a patent infringement finding against BlackBerry e-mail device  maker Research In Motion Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RIM.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RIM.TO</A> on Tuesday, but said  part of the earlier court ruling was flawed and sent the case  back to a lower court."
World," China, which put its first man in orbit last year, has built a national engineering and research center for small satellites, paving the way for large scale production, state media said on Wednesday."
Business," Oil prices climbed above  $42 a barrel  on Wednesday, rising for the third day in a row as the heavy  consuming U.S. Northeast feels the first chills of winter."
Business,"The Federal Reserve #39;s policy year was fittingly capped on Dec. 14 with another quarter-point rate hike. This widely expected move by the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed #39;s rate-setting arm, lifted the Fed funds rate to 2.25."
Business,"Oil prices jumped nearly 2 percent on Tuesday as colder weather in the United States, the world #39;s largest heating oil market, brought temperatures more in line with seasonal norms."
Business,Merck  amp; Co. officials said Tuesday they intend to defend aggressively their handling of the painkiller Vioxx against claims by patients who say they were harmed by the now-withdrawn drug.
Business,"Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the investment company run by billionaire Warren Buffett, named another billionaire, Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates, as a director."
Business,"Blockbuster Inc., the nation #39;s biggest movie-rental company, said yesterday that it will eliminate late fees on games and movies as of Jan. 1 - but if you keep them too long, you buy them."
Business,"National Australia Bank, which owns the Clydesdale, has sold its two Irish banks to Denmark #39;s largest bank for 967m in cash, a move will give hope of fresh investment in the Australian group #39;s beleaguered Scottish operation."
Sci/Tech,"Major Hollywood studios on Tuesday announced scores of lawsuits against computer server operators worldwide, including eDonkey, BitTorrent and DirectConnect networks, for allowing trading of pirated movies."
Sci/Tech,"RealNetworks Inc., which sells songs over the Web, said Apple Computer Inc. has altered the software for some of its market-leading iPod digital music players so that songs purchased from RealNetworks won #39;t play."
Sci/Tech,The discovery adds weight to the long-held theory that the fish possess an internal compass to guide them over long distances. The University of Hawaii biologists reported in Britain #39;s Royal Society journal 
Sci/Tech,The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) has approved two new internet address types: .mobi and .jobs. This is just a preliminary approval.
Sci/Tech,"The map of Saturn #39;s moon Dione, generated from Cassini images taken during the spacecraft #39;s first two orbits of Saturn, illustrates in the banner image, the imaging coverage planned during Cassini #39;s first Dione flyby on Dec. 14, 2004."
Sci/Tech,"The global mobile phone market is expected to see a slow down in market growth due to the lack of additional catalysts, US high tech market research firm IDC warned on Tuesday."
Sports,THE lonely walk to a seat in the Ibrox stand on big Euro nights served as a chilling reminder to Dragan Mladenovic of what was absent from his world.
Sports,"1995: 1. George Weah (LBR/Milan AC), 2. Jurgen Klinsmann (ALL/Bayern Munich), 3. Jari Litmanen (FIN/Ajax Amsterdam). 1996: 1. Matthias Sammer (ALL/Borussia Dortmund), 2. Ronaldo (BRE/FC Barcelone), 3. Alan Shearer (ENG/Newcastle)."
Sports,David Coulthard is in pole position for a Formula One drive with Red Bull Racing in 2005. Team managing director David Pitchforth clearly backs Coulthard and hopes a deal might be concluded before the resumption of preseason testing next month.
Sports,"Tomorrow morning at a press conference in New York, Pedro Martinez is expected to don a Mets uniform for the first time, his seven-year Red Sox career over, his four-year stint with the Mets just beginning."
Sports,"For the second straight game, Duke overcame a slow start to win in a rout. Shelden Williams had 23 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks Tuesday night to lift the seventh-ranked Blue Devils past Illinois-Chicago 88-55."
Sports,"Durham, NC (Sports Network) - Shelden Williams finished with 23 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks to lead seventh-ranked Duke to an 88-55 win over Illinois-Chicago at Cameron Indoor Stadium."
World,"THE death of Philippine movie star and defeated presidential candidate Fernando Poe has drawn some political backlash, with some people seeking to use his sudden demise as a platform to attack President Gloria Arroyo."
World,"TOYKO, Japan -- North Korea has warned Japan that it would treat economic sanctions against the nation as a  quot;declaration of war quot; as a row brews over the remains of abductees."
World,"Havana, Dec 14 (AIN) Cuban President Fidel Castro awarded visiting Venezuelan Head of State Hugo Chavez with the Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Order at a rally marking the 10th anniversary of Chavez #39; first visit to Cuba."
Business,Time Warner is expected to settle with the Justice Department in its investigation of advertising deals between America Online and smaller Internet companies.
Business,"When Sprint and Nextel Communications merge, they will be competing against their much larger rivals, Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless."
Business,"Many of the nation #39;s employers expect to begin the new year by hiring, according to a study released yesterday. That positive outlook continues the swelling of payrolls that has characterized the last three financial quarters."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board of directors unanimously rejected Oracle Corp. #39;s takeover offer Saturday, Nov. 20, only hours after PeopleSoft stockholders tendered a majority of their shares in favor of the deal."
Business,Regulators yesterday proposed new rules that would bar auditors from peddling questionable tax strategies and preparing tax returns for top executives whose companies #39; accounting they review 
Sci/Tech,This is welcome news for researchers as their favorite web search engine Google will now scan the entire collections of seven prestigious libraries and make these pages available to Google users.
Sci/Tech,Follow the countdown and launch of the Boeing Delta 2 rocket with NASA #39;s Deep Impact comet spacecraft. Reload this page for the very latest on the mission.
Sports,"NHL owners and players took turns rejecting each other #39;s proposals for a new collective bargaining agreement during a 3 1/2-hour meeting at league offices in Toronto yesterday, moving the league closer toward canceling the entire 2004-05 season."
Sports,"As 11 o #39;clock approached last night, I called Commissioner Bud Selig at home to find out whether he knew that DC Council chairwoman Linda Cropp had just blown to smithereens the deal that "
Sports,"The Angels agreed to a one-year, \$4.5 million contract with RHP Paul Byrd yesterday and traded RHP Ramon Ortiz to the Reds for a minor league pitcher."
Sports,"Clifford Robinson scored a season-high 25 points, Jason Richardson had a key follow dunk in the final minute and Golden State snapped a 12-game losing streak in Dallas."
Business," Oil prices climbed above  #36;42 a barrel on Wednesday, rising for the third day in a row as the heavy consuming U.S. Northeast feels the first chills of winter."
Business,Oil prices rose 2 percent yesterday on the back of a rally in heating oil and natural gas futures that was supported by colder weather in the Western Hemisphere.
Business,"Sony Corp. (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research) and Samsung Electronics (005930.KS: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday they had agreed to share patents on basic technology to speed up "
Sci/Tech," For paramedics in rural areas, responding to frantic calls for help is at times akin to doing a high wire act without a net. Mountains, valleys, bad weather and long distances between hospitals make communication with emergency room physicians spotty at best and nonexistent at worst."
World," A Greek public bus with about 27 people aboard was hijacked Wednesday and shots were fired at police who surrounded it on the outskirts of Athens, police and bus company officials said."
Sci/Tech,"Said one participant in the project,  quot;This is the day the world changes, quot; and you have to grant that he is on to something: Google #39;s plan to put the contents of five major libraries "
Sci/Tech,"Marine biologists say they have obtained the first proof that sharks can spot changes in magnetic fields, boosting evidence that the fish have an internal compass to guide them as well as a phenomenal sense of smell."
World, Four Peruvian police died on Sunday  after security forces battled to retake parts of a southern  town seized by an armed group early on New Year's Day to demand  the resignation of President Alejandro Toledo.
Sports," Rashard Lewis scored a season high 37 points, and the Seattle SuperSonics improved to 18 4 with a 108 93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night."
Sports,AC MILAN striker Andriy Shevchenko gave his strife-torn country Ukraine some reason for celebration when he was named European footballer of the year for 2004 yesterday.
World," Jamaica's embattled police commissioner resigned following last year's record number of homicides in the Caribbean country, authorities said."
World,"MANSAR, Dec 14: Two trains collided head-on in northern India on Tuesday, killing 50 people and injuring around 150, Punjab #39;s chief minister said, as rescue workers scrambled to free trapped passengers."
World,"At least one gunman has taken about two dozen passengers hostage on a bus in the Greek capital Athens, police say. Armed officers have surrounded the vehicle in the suburb of Marathon."
World,"Thousands of families, friends, fans and politicians paid non-stop visits to a church in Metro Manila, where the remains of the lost presidential candidate but evergreen action star, Fernando Poe Jr."
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, the acting Palestinian leader, called on his people to drop their weapons in the struggle for a state. His stance marks a clear change of strategy for peace with Israel after the death of Yasser Arafat last month."
Sci/Tech,"Google, the world #39;s top search engine, is all set to offer books from five famous libraries online, unlocking a fabulous treasure of information."
Sci/Tech," Marine biologists say they have obtained the first proof that sharks can spot changes in magnetic fields, boosting evidence that the creatures have an internal compass to guide them as well as a phenomenal sense of smell."
Sci/Tech," Mexican lawmakers approved a new law on Tuesday to regulate genetically modified crops, but opponents said it catered more to the interests of big business than to the protection of centuries old biodiversity."
World,Police surround a bus in Athens on which about two dozen people are being held by at least one gunman.
Business," If finding a new job is one of your New Year #39;s resolutions, you #39;ll be happy to know the hiring prospects for the first quarter are much brighter than a year earlier, according to a Manpower survey released Tuesday."
Sports," With little to play for Sunday, the AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers benched quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and two other injured starters  #151; running back Jerome Bettis and receiver Plaxico Burress  #151; for their regular season finale against Buffalo."
Sports,Baseball #39;s plan to move the Expos to Washington might come apart after the District of Columbia Council voted Tuesday night to require private financing for at least half the cost of a new ballpark.
Sports,"Following the Arsenal-Chelsea draw, Manchester United could really blow the title race open with a win at Fulham. Sir Alex Ferguson never gave up on the title."
Sports,"Heading down the stretch in the first half, it seemed as though the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames were poised to take a second ACC team to the wire."
World,French prosecutors investigating the manslaughter of the 113 people killed in the Air France Concorde crash four years ago are to summon senior executives of the US airline Continental.
World,"Greek police surrounded a bus filled with passengers that had been seized by gunmen in the Athens suburb of Marathon early Wednesday, Greek police said."
World, North Korea warned on Wednesday that it would regard any sanctions imposed on it by Japan as a declaration of war and would hit back with an effective physical response.
World, Soldiers patrolled the largest city in India's volatile northeast and frisked bus passengers on Wednesday after a series of grenade attacks blamed on a powerful underground group killed a man and wounded 50.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems debuted the File Engine, a file-based data-sharing appliance that offers companies the ability to consolidate management of distributed file and print services within branch offices."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today released five Security Bulletins warning of several vulnerabilities that put computers running Windows at risk of attack. None are rated ""critical,"" Microsoft's highest severity rating. "
Sci/Tech,Jupiter Research and SEMPO (the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization) have released results of separate surveys providing one of the most detailed looks yet at current practices and advertiser spending in the search marketing industry.
Sports,"Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The District of Columbia Council approved legislation to finance construction of a new ballpark for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, but the team might have to come up with some money to build it."
Sports," Michael Boley was supposed to blitz, but pulled up in a timely moment of recognition, poised to jump for the screen pass he suspected was coming his way."
World,"Welders cut through metal and soldiers pulled bodies from the crushed cars of two trains that collided head-on Tuesday in northern India, killing 31 people."
World,"ATHENS : Armed men hijacked a bus in an Athens suburb early Wednesday, taking some 20 passengers aboard hostage, a police source said."
Sports,Ray Lewis was inactive for the Ravens' regular-season finale game against Miami on Sunday because of a broken right wrist.
Sports,"Rick Majerus will come out of retirement to coach Southern California at the end of the season, according to a report."
Business,Samsung Electronics sealed a comprehensive cross license contract with Sony of Japan to share most of their patent technologies. Samsung Electronics and Sony announced on December 14 in Seoul 
Sports,"The Redskins capitalize on a 66-yard kickoff return and lead the Vikings, 7-0, in the first quarter at FedEx."
Sci/Tech,"World News: London, Dec 15 : Rare and contemporary works from the libraries of five of the world #39;s most important academic institutions are to be digitised by Google and made available online."
Sci/Tech,"Hollywood movie studios, through the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), have today sued scores of operators of computer servers that help relay digitised movie files across online file-sharing networks."
Sports,"The Golden State Warriors started a four-game road trip...This was the second meeting of the season between the two clubs. On November 8th, Dallas knocked off the Warriors, 101-98, in overtime in front of "
Sports,"Rashard Lewis scored a season-high 37 points, and the Seattle SuperSonics improved to 18-4 with a 108-93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night."
Business,"Fort Worth, Texas - Blockbuster is tired of being the butt of jokes on Leno and Letterman. And, even closer to home, it wants to eliminate what the company #39;s president calls  quot;those unpleasant conversations at the register."
Sci/Tech,"Google reached agreements with several major research libraries to digitize the content of thousands of books in their archives, adding momentum to the search giant #39;s effort to catalog vast amounts of offline information in addition to Web pages, the "
Sports,SEATTLE Rashard Lewis scored a season-high 37 points and Ray Allen added 26 as Seattle whipped the Los Angeles Lakers 108-to-93. Lewis scored 17 points in the first quarter and had 22 by the break to help 
World,"  Gunmen have seized a public bus near the Greek capital of Athens and are holding about 25 passengers hostage. Authorities have surrounded the Athens Marathon bus that was seized early Wednesday morning, Greek police told news agencies."
Sports, NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - Dustin Almond passed for 299  yards with a touchdown and rushed for another score to lead the  Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles to a 31-10 victory over the  North Texas Mean Green in the New Orleans Bowl at the  Superdome.
World," Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's  top lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national  election many hope will lay the ghosts of his rule, interim  Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday."
World," A Brazilian congressional  probe accused 91 people, including a former central bank chief  and an ex mayor of Sao Paulo, on Tuesday of involvement in  suspected laundering of money from drug trafficking, smuggling  and other crimes."
World," Mexican lawmakers approved a new  law on Tuesday to regulate genetically modified crops, but  opponents said it catered more to the interests of big business  than to the protection of centuries old biodiversity."
Sci/Tech,Ask Jeeves today becomes the latest search engine to join the battle to organize the disparate information spread across users #39; computers.
Sports,The City Council narrowly approved a taxpayer-financed plan late Tuesday night to build a new riverfront baseball stadium. But it was not clear whether the amended measure 
Sports,"Jamaal Tinsley put up the biggest numbers, but he reserved his biggest praise for the old newcomer. Asked about Michael Curry #39;s contributions to the Indiana Pacers #39; 108-97 overtime "
Business,"As the White House opens a two-day conference to promote its second-term fiscal priorities, powerful interest groups that once supported Bush are either working to undercut him or are wary of his proposals."
Business,"Federal Reserve officials raised a key short-term interest rate Tuesday for the fifth time this year, and indicated they will gradually move rates higher next year to keep inflation under control as the economy expands."
Business,"The deal would create a new wireless telecommunications giant with 39 million customers.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Business,Daniel F. Akerson says the decisions he made as chief executive of Nextel Communications Inc. were all about survival.
Business," Employer-paid health care for retired workers has been growing sharply more expensive, and the number of companies willing to provide it continues to shrink."
Business," Core Gulf producer Kuwait will meet its  OPEC cut by lowering oil product sales by 190,000 barrels per  day (bpd) during first quarter refinery maintenance, a Kuwaiti  oil official said on Wednesday."
Business,"  Strength in heating oil and natural gas futures led an overall climb among energy prices for a second session Tuesday, as cold US weather sparked concerns over heating fuel supplies for the winter season."
World,Leaders of the United Iraqi Alliance urged disaffected Sunnis to join in the elections for a national assembly.
Business,"Investors hoping for reassurance from Merck (MRK ) execs in light of recent problems got little besides generalities at the Dec. 14 meeting at the company #39;s Whitehouse Station, NJ, headquarters."
Business,"United Airlines, struggling to reorganize after two years in bankruptcy protection, reached a tentative agreement with its pilots #39; union on additional wage and benefit concessions, the union said yesterday."
World,The Millennium Stadium is trying to stage a 'Live Aid' style concert to raise more than 1m for the Tsunami disaster appeal.
Sports," Rashard Lewis notched a personal season high of 37 points, including seven three pointers, as the Seattle SuperSonics swept aside the Los Angeles Lakers 108 93 Tuesday to collect their 18th win of the season."
Sports,"BEIJING, Dec. 15 -- The National Hockey League has slipped closer towards losing - for the first time - a season to a labor dispute."
Sports, Cynics might say Major League Baseball used competition from Northern Virginia to pry the District of Columbia #39;s pocketbook wide open for a new ballpark for the relocated Montreal Expos.
Sports, The storyline couldnt had been written any better for the Charlotte Bobcats Tuesday night in their first meeting with the New Orleans Hornets.
Sports,"Despite spending more than a year-and-a-half as a Knick, McDyess managed played only 18 games last season after sitting out the entire 2002-03 season with knee injuries."
World," Greek police surrounded a bus carrying  26 passengers that was seized by two armed hijackers along a  highway from an Athens suburb on Wednesday, police said."
Business,"As expected, the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate one-quarter point in continuing efforts to stave off inflation while holding rates at near record lows to help fuel economic expansion."
Business,The movie-rental company said Tuesday it will drop late fees for games and movies starting Jan. 1 - a positive move as seen by customers at the Blockbuster on Westheimer in Montrose.
Business,"When Gary Kelly, the new chief executive of Southwest Airlines, dressed up as the Kiss frontman for Halloween, we should have known it was more than a prank."
Business,Continental Airlines said Tuesday it will cut pay and benefits for managers and clerical workers by \$48 million. The announcement marks the first specifics outlined by Houston-based Continental 
Sci/Tech,The core business of Internet search engines is being threatened by the evolution of new generation of content providers. The search engines like Google or Yahoo make money by indexing the web sites all over 
Sports,"The once-fanciful concept of Pedro Martinez as a Met moved closer to reality yesterday, as the free-agent right-hander confirmed that he would be leaving the Boston Red Sox to sign with the Mets."
Sports,Sometimes it takes looking into the casket and viewing the body to get closure. Sometimes it takes seeing the cadaver to accept finality.
Sports,"Guard Dion Harris can #39;t explain it, but he #39;s in a major shooting slump. In the last five games, he has shot 17-for-66 from the field (25.8 percent), including 7-for-35 from three-point range."
World," Suicide car bombers hit a bus packed  with Iraqi National Guards on Sunday, killing 26 people in the  deadliest attack of its kind in four months on Iraqis  cooperating with U.S. forces to secure a Jan. 30 election."
World,A bus was hijacked today and shots were fired at police who surrounded it on the outskirts of Athens. Police did not know how many passengers were aboard the bus.
Sports," Rashard Lewis notched a personal  season high of 37 points, including seven three pointers, as  the Seattle SuperSonics swept aside the Los Angeles Lakers  108 93 Tuesday to collect their 18th win of the season."
Business,HOUSTON Continental Airlines has finalized wage and benefit cuts and changed some work rules -- to save money. The action comes as Houston-based Continental seeks to achieve 48 (M) million dollars of 500 (M) million dollars in labor cost cuts.
Business," Core Gulf producer Kuwait will meet its OPEC cut by lowering oil product sales by 190,000 barrels per day (bpd) during first quarter refinery maintenance, a Kuwaiti oil official said on Wednesday."
Business, The Federal Reserve pushed U.S. interest rates up by a modest quarter percentage point on Tuesday and expressed confidence that inflation could be kept at bay by slowly lifting credit costs from rock bottom levels.
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Rick Majerus #39; stint as a college basketball analyst for ESPN apparently has been short-lived. According to an ESPN."
Sports," The Anaheim Angels added a starting pitcher Tuesday, agreeing to a  $5 million, one year contract with right hander Paul Byrd."
Sports,Someone asked Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury after his team #39;s 87-79 victory over the rival Nets at Continental Airlines Arena last night whether a message had sent to the three-time 
Sports," Top ranked teams aren #39;t solo shows, and star Seimone Augustus sure has plenty of help around her with the LSU Lady Tigers."
World,"Some of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein #39;s aides will go on trial next week, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday."
World,"HBN, LONDON, England, Weds. Dec. 15: Nick Griffin, the leader of the British National Party, joined 11 other party members yesterday to be arrested on suspicion of incitement to commit racial hatred."
World,"Dec 14, 2004 (AXcess News) Paris - A French satellite television provider says a channel operated by Lebanon #39;s Hezbollah militant group has ended its broadcasts to France."
Business, The dollar slipped against the yen on  Wednesday after a Bank of Japan survey suggested the  deterioration in Japanese business sentiment was not as bad as  some had feared.
Business,"Airlines worldwide may make a combined profit of \$1.2 billion next year, their first since 2000, as fuel prices fall from record highs and passenger traffic increases, the International Air Transport Association said."
Business,United Airlines on Tuesday announced it has secured a tentative contract agreement with its pilots. The agreement makes the pilots the first of United #39;s four big unions to come to initial terms.
Business,"Research In Motion (RIMM), maker of the popular BlackBerry wireless e-mail device, got mixed news in court Tuesday - and a worst-case scenario that would stop BlackBerry sales in the USA."
Business,"Chad Gifford, one of Boston #39;s most visible business leaders, said yesterday he would retire as chairman of Bank of America Corp."
Business,The Salvation Army may be forced to scale back its help for those in need if Londoners don #39;t start tossing more toonies into its kettles.
Business, Fiat and General Motors Corp plan to  start one on one mediation to settle a dispute over whether the  Italian industrial group can sell its loss mired car unit to GM  from Jan. 24.
Sci/Tech,"The major Hollywood movie studios, as part of the industry #39;s latest legal action to battle piracy, sued the operators of server computers they say help people find and download millions of illegally copied movies."
Sci/Tech,"NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe on Monday resigned after three years in charge of the US space agency which included the Columbia shuttle disaster, a NASA spokesman said."
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba Corporation, the leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic goods, said on Tuesday that it has produced an 80-Gbyte version of its 1.8-inch hard drive which will be used in a next-generation Apple iPod."
Sci/Tech,"A variant of the Zafi worm, Zafi.d, is doing the rounds disguised as a Christmas message. This worm arrives via email and through peer-to-peer networks bearing the message  quot;Happy Hollydays quot; and the subject "
Sci/Tech,"New Delhi: American nanotechnology researchers at the University of Illinois have demonstrated a tiny, implantable detector that could one day allow diabetics to monitor their glucose levels continuously without ever having to draw a blood sample."
Sci/Tech," All Jeff Goulston wanted was a little job security. Having watched thousands of jobs get shipped overseas, the technology consultant saw his long term prospects drying up."
World,"  The Bush administration plans to ask for between  $80 billion and  $100 billion to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan next year, rather than the  $70 billion to  $75 billion the White House privately told members of Congress before the election, according to Pentagon and White House officials."
Business," Iran, OPEC's second biggest producer,  will comply with the cartel's decision to curb excess output  and pump crude oil at its official quota, an official said on  Wednesday."
Sports,"The Football Association is to look into comments Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is alleged to have made about Graham Poll, and his decision to allow Arsenal #39;s controversial second goal at the weekend."
Sports,"This was supposed to be a battle between Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant, meeting on the court for the first time since trading preseason barbs in the press."
Sports,"PJ Brown sat slumped in his chair Tuesday night, still convinced he had knocked the ball away from Emeka Okafor. Yet with 5.7 seconds remaining in overtime and the Hornets holding "
Sports,The Diamondbacks introduced shortstop Royce Clayton as their newest member Tuesday after free-agent pitcher Matt Clement visited Bank One Ballpark.
Sports,"When it became clear earlier this season that the Tennessee Titans wouldn #39;t be returning to the playoffs, the list of shortcomings included the complaint that Drew Bennett couldn #39;t catch the long ball."
World,  The world's chief climate scientist yesterday disputed the US government's contention that cutbacks in carbon dioxide emissions are not yet warranted to slow the pace of global warming.
World," New PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas called for an end to the armed uprising, as Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza yesterday in the aftermath of the most lethal Palestinian attack since Yasser Arafat #39;s death."
World,"  Information from a man caught in a vehicle loaded with explosives led to the arrests of two senior Taliban military commanders, including a former security chief of the hard line regime's leader, Mullah Omar, an official said yesterday."
World,"  US Marines fired a pistol in a mock execution involving four young Iraqi looters and shocked another Iraqi detainee with an electric transformer until he ''danced, quot; a document made public yesterday showed."
World,  UN officials have decided not to renew the contract of a doctor who coauthored a controversial memoir about life on the front lines of UN peacekeeping in the 1990s.
World,"CERGY-PONTOISE, France -- A metal strip that fell off a Continental Airlines jet and a fuel tank design fault led to the deaths of 113 people in the Concorde air disaster near Paris in 2000, an official report said on yesterday."
World,  The  quot;storm in a saucepan quot; intensified yesterday for a former top restaurant inspector who has become the enfant terrible of French gastronomy.
Business,"Japan industrialists are gloomier about the economic outlook for the first time since March 2003,  the central bank's quarterly Tankan survey finds."
Sports,"A shade more than 14 months ago, David Wells appeared at a news conference in Fenway Park, not far away from the room where he greeted reporters yesterday. Back then, Wells was a card-carrying member of the Evil Empire, a true believer in the Curse of the Bambino, on the verge of pitching Game 3 of the Red Sox-Yankees AL ..."
Sports,"So how are you enjoying your offseason so far? Anyway, I'll bet you didn't sign a \$54 million contract. I know I didn't."
Sports,"There was plenty of rejection to go around yesterday. First, the National Hockey League owners -- via commissioner Gary Bettman -- voted a unanimous thumbs down on the Players Association's extensive proposal put forth last Thursday. Then, the NHLPA said thanks but no thanks to the league's counterproposal, which predictably included what the union said it would never ..."
Sports,  Troy Brown has tried not to be torn by his loyalties to his Patriot teammates. But they have made the versatile 12 year veteran a prized possession in a playful tug of war between the offense and defense.
World,The Armed Services Committee's hearings will include an examination of criticism that the Defense Department failed to prepare for the insurgency and went into action with a shortage of armor for trucks and Humvees.
Sports,"Brockton city officials, irritated by the logistical nightmare that plagued fans at both Super Bowl venues and questioning gate receipt totals for the six games, has taken aim at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association."
Business,"Desperately trying to mollify its restive customers, Blockbuster Inc. said yesterday that it plans to effectively eliminate late fees on game and movie rentals, starting Jan. 1."
Business,"Retirees for a third straight year are paying double-digit increases for healthcare coverage through their former employers, which are shifting a greater share of the cost to new retirees, according to a study released yesterday."
Business,The US dollar rose slightly against the euro yesterday as the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate by a quarter-point and the US trade deficit was larger than expected.
Business,America's trade deficit swelled to a record high of \$55.5 billion in October as imports -- including those from China -- surged to the loftiest levels ever. Skyrocketing crude oil prices also contributed to the yawning trade gap.
Business,"US stocks gained yesterday, after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected, while it reassured investors that inflation was in check and indicated the economy was growing at a moderate pace."
Business,"United Airlines, seeking cost cuts to help it get out of bankruptcy, has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union, the first labor accord on additional concessions the carrier proposed last month."
Business,"Caleb Sima still marvels at how angry the people around him got when he fled high school for a computer job during the high-tech boom, thumbing his nose at the traditional career path."
World,"  KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 14 -- A Turkish engineer and two Afghans were apparently kidnapped Tuesday in an area of eastern Afghanistan where bandits and insurgents from the Taliban and other Islamic extremist groups operate, officials said."
Business,"Raytheon Co. , the fifth-largest US defense company, got a \$240.5 million award from the US Air Force to produce training aircraft, extending the company's largest contract for military aircraft. The award covers production of 50 of the T-6A training aircraft for use by the Air Force and Navy under the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System program, Raytheon spokeswoman Jackie ..."
World," America risks losing its leadership of the global economy if government and industry fail to make changes that encourage innovation, a panel of leading executives and university presidents say in a study to be released today."
Business,"The Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, run by Harvard physician Dr. Donald Berwick, will try to save 100,000 patients from fatal medical errors and poor care in the next 18 months by persuading hospitals to improve in six areas."
Sports,The president and chief executive officer of the Red Sox thinks Pedro Martinez made the wrong decision. But Larry Lucchino nonetheless had nothing but praise for 
Sports,"Rashard Lewis scored a season-high 37 points, and SuperSonics improved to 18-4 with a 108-93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers last night in Seattle."
Sports,Larry O #39;Bannon scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 13 Louisville to an 85-51 victory over North Carolina A amp;T on Tuesday night.
World,"A hijacked bus is seen on a street some 30 kilometres north of Athens December 15, 2004. Greek police forces surrounded the bus after two armed men hijacked it early Wednesday morning with 26 passengers "
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian leader campaigning to succeed Yasser Arafat in elections next month, said the four-year-old armed uprising against Israel was a mistake and must end."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin met with key cabinet ministers and diplomats Sunday to talk about Ottawa's response to the tsunami crisis that has devastated south Asia.
Business,"update Verizon Communications has no imminent plans to bid for Sprint, people familiar with the situation said Tuesday, toppling a potential obstacle to Sprint #39;s \$37.8 billion bid for Nextel Communications."
Business,"United Airlines, seeking cost cuts to help it get out of bankruptcy, has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union, the first labor accord on additional "
Sports, Albert Demtchenko of Russia won the men's singles Sunday to break up a sweep by the powerful German team of all five races at a Luge World Cup event.
Sports,THE SUN: Robbie Savage has been branded a coward for a vicious eye-gouging attack on Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg. Former top ref Jeff Winter raged:  quot;It was sly and not the act of a man.
Sports,"It is much too easy to call Pedro Martinez the selfish one, to say he is walking out on the Red Sox, his baseball family, for the extra year of the Mets #39; crazy money."
Sports,World champion Michael Schumacher failed to score a goal at Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu (Spain) soccer stadium - recently evacuated after a bomb scare - on Tuesday night.
Sports,"  The Hornets left this basketball crazy city two years ago in a dispute over a new stadium, leaving behind angry fans and leaders disappointed with losing the first big time pro sports team ever based in North Carolina."
World,"Description: For the second consecutive day, a suicide bomb explodes near the entrance of Baghdad #39;s heavily fortified Green Zone."
Sci/Tech,"Sony embraces MP3, while new Blu-ray and speaker technology reaches the living room."
Sci/Tech,Experts say the move could lead to suits against the U.S. or private companies.
Sci/Tech,"The farms served by the Central Valley Project, the country's largest irrigation system, get about 20 percent of California's water supply."
Business,Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and his central bankers gave the national economy a vote of confidence yesterday and raised the key federal funds interest rate by a quarter-point.
Business,"When Internet-based companies, especially ones the size of Oracle and PeopleSoft, announce fundamental changes, responses are usually swift."
Business,"Rising energy and transport costs helped push inflation higher last month, raising the prospect that interest rates may increase next year."
Business,"United Airlines, seeking to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, yesterday said it has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots - the first of four major unions to settle with the nation #39;s second-largest carrier."
Business,"In response to the letter  quot;Glad some still let bells ring quot; (People #39;s Forum, Dec. 8), it is true that Target is no longer letting Salvation Army bell ringers stand at the front of their stores."
World," Iran said Sunday it was downgrading its representation at a ministerial meeting of Iraq's neighbors in Jordan this week, apparently to protest accusations by Jordan's monarch that Iran was trying to influence the upcoming Iraqi elections."
World," Croats voted Sunday whether to give President Stipe Mesic a second term in an election that was not monitored by international observers, an indication of the former Yugoslav country's democratic progress since it gained independence in a bloody 1992 war with a rebel Serb minority."
World," A Turkish engineer abducted by a militant gang in eastern Afghanistan was found dead on Wednesday, a witness who saw the body being carried down from a mountainside told Reuters."
Sci/Tech,"Levels of potentially dangerous airborne soot declined nationwide between 1999 and 2003, the Environmental Protection Agency reported Tuesday, and may be nearly a third lower than concentrations 25 years ago."
Sci/Tech,"Considered important vulnerabilities that leave users open to attack in Microsoft #39;s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows for desktop and server installations, the Redmond "
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it will provide mobile Internet services to Nextel Communications Inc."
Sci/Tech,"An implanted nanotube sensor has been developed that can track blood sugar, promising pain-free continues glucose monitoring for diabetics and future devices that can check other biological changes."
Sports,"Toronto - It #39;s getting so late in the game, so to speak, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin has offered federal mediation as a last-ditch possibility."
Sports,"No contract has been signed and no announcement is expected for at least a week, but Dean Goldfine appears to be tennis star Andy Roddick #39;s first choice to replace Brad Gilbert as his coach."
Sports,"Pedro Martinez confirmed on Dominican television yesterday that he has reached an agreement with the Mets, representing perhaps the flashiest signing in team history."
Sports,Philadelphia - Something happened - something few probably thought would make a difference - on the way to the Nuggets #39; blowout of Philadelphia that wasn #39;t.
Sports,"AZ are through but the fate of Rangers, Auxerre and Grazer AK will be decided tonight. It seems simple: avoid defeat and youre through."
Business,"NTT DoCoMo, Vodafone and 24 other mobile phone firms and manufacturers join forces to develop the next generation of high-speed handsets."
World," Egypt is generating new hope for Mideast peace after four bleak years, transforming Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon from pariah to peacemaker and seeking to draw Arab leaders and a wary public into its efforts."
World,"Railway officials say a train collision in northern India that killed at least 37 people apparently was caused by a communications lapse between stations, and that the two stationmasters face criminal charges in the disaster."
World,"Mahmoud Abbas, the interim Palestinian leader, said in an interview published Tuesday that the armed struggle against Israel was a mistake and should end."
World," Insurgents attempted to overrun two  police stations in the northern city of Mosul but were repelled  by Iraqi police and National Guards, the U.S. military said  Wednesday."
Sports," The 50th season of European club  competition reaches a defining moment this Friday when the draw  for the first knockout stage of the Champions League takes  place at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland."
World," A Turkish engineer abducted by a militant  gang in eastern Afghanistan was found dead on Wednesday, a  witness who saw the body being carried down from a mountainside  told Reuters."
World," Colliery accidents in China killed  5,286 miners in the first 11 months of the year, but the  government cast the figure in a positive light, saying it was  at an all time low relative to production."
World,"Australia announces plans to create a security zone around its coastline, five times larger than its territorial waters."
World,A Turkish engineer kidnapped in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday has been killed officials say.
Business,Verizon Communications Inc. #39;s wireless partner on Tuesday distanced itself from discussions of a potential bid for Sprint Corp.
Business,Fiat and General Motors (GM) have agreed to begin a period of mediation to resolve the future of the Italian conglomerate #39;s loss-making auto group.
Business,"The Nasdaq is jumping into the gold rush to sell shares of itself to the public, getting a head start over its rival, the New York Stock Exchange."
Sci/Tech,"Symantec, the world #39;s leading information security provider, today warned of a new worm threatening computer users in the approach to the Christmas season."
Sports, Dwight Freeney always has gotten the attention of offenses.
Sports,The Anfield manager saw Portsmouth snatch an injury-time leveller last night to scupper hopes of a victory which was in demand after Saturday #39;s derby slip-up.
Sports,"It was the kind of defense these Knicks are not known for. The kind they often pay lip service to. The kind that leads to ugly basketball, long stretches without points and NBA victories."
Sports,"Southeastern Conference schools must prevent fans from rushing onto the basketball court and football field or face fines that could reach \$50,000."
Sports,"Coming off a double-overtime loss to Boston and not arriving in Salt Lake City until 3:30 am, the Clippers surprisingly showed no signs of fatigue against the Utah Jazz -- until perhaps the final minutes."
World,"Greek police surrounded a bus full of passengers seized by armed hijackers along a highway from an Athens suburb Wednesday, police said."
World,"Following reports of fighting between different factions of former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and weapons distribution to civilians in North Kivu province, the United Nations mission today said it sent a "
Business," European shares tracked Wall Street's  gains after the Federal Reserve stuck to its ""measured""  rate tightening pace, reassured on inflation and indicated that  the U.S. economy was growing at a moderate pace."
Business,"The Decatur area employment outlook is one of the weakest in the nation, according to results from the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey."
Business,An expert says the agreement probably will make it easier to reach cost-cutting deals with the ailing carriers other unions. United Airlines is making headway in its efforts to trim labor costs by \$725 
Sports,"You expect fans to lose interest whenever billionaires battle millionaires for a larger slice of the economic pie, but not to the extent being seen in the dogfight between the NHL and its players over a new collective bargaining agreement."
Sports,"Steve Finnans recall to the Liverpool starting line-up for Tuesday nights Premiership clash with Portsmouth at Anfield was one of six changes made by displeased manager Rafa Benitez, but the Reds were hit by an injury time equaliser from Pompey "
Sports,"Ina showdown between two of the top womens college basketball players in the nation, Minnesotas Janel McCarville shined, scoring a career-high 31 points and making a boisterous statement for her Wooden Award candidacy."
Sci/Tech," When it comes to communication, commercial airline passengers go from the Internet Age to the Stone Age once a plane takes off."
Sci/Tech," Sony embraces MP3, while new Blu ray and speaker technology reaches the living room."
World,"President Jacques Chirac inaugurated Europe #39;s highest bridge yesterday, a creation taller than the Eiffel Tower, longer than the Champs Elyses and designed to end a traffic bottleneck in southern France."
World,"Elissa Claris, 55-year-old, a supporter of top movie star and defeated presidential candidate Fernando Poe, prays as fans and supporters gather in front of a funeral parlour where Poe #39;s wake is being held in Pasig, suburban Manila, December 14."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti    Hundreds of UN troops stormed a stronghold of ousted Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide #39;s supporters yesterday."
World,Pakistan and India started talks Tuesday to discuss the possible agreement on giving advance warning of ballistic missile tests that could help to prevent the possible accident connected with nuclear weapons.
World,"Kanyabayongo - Fighting between the regular army of the Democratic Republic of Congo and armed men resumed early on Wednesday near the eastern town of Kanyabayonga, an AFP journalist reported, while UN officials in the capital Kinshasa reported an "
World,THE family of an Iraqi man allegedly beaten to death by British troops in custody yesterday won a legal battle in their fight for a full inquiry into the scandal.
Sci/Tech, There are no easy answers when it comes to keeping the world's largest land mammal in check.
Sci/Tech," The first test in nearly two years of a multibillion dollar U.S. anti missile shield failed on Wednesday when the interceptor missile shut down as it prepared to launch in the central Pacific, the Pentagon said."
Sports,"There was steam on the windows. Outside, the town was in the grip of a freeze. It was time for a break, and this looked like a good place to thaw out. It was all red and chrome, a meatloaf-shaped building on a side street off Burlington's main drag. A neon sign said  quot;Oasis, quot; and that's exactly ..."
Sports,"Although the village has several dining opportunities, force yourself to drive the five minutes it takes to reach Auberge Sauvignon, a charming mountainside restaurant just outside the resort. Owner Francine Moreau sets a tone of unmatched hospitality in the front of the house, with chef Marc Bujold providing the culinary wizardry to make this steakhouse and cozy ..."
Sports,James Toney has learned at least one thing from reading the Bible. He doesn't hide his light under a basket.
Sports,"The Red Sox could have a new shortstop -- National League All-Star Edgar Renteria -- as soon as today. Renteria plans to decide today whether he will succeed his Colombian countryman, Orlando Cabrera, as Boston's everyday shortstop, according to a source familiar with Renteria's plans."
Sports,"The president and chief executive officer of the Red Sox thinks Pedro Martinez made the wrong decision. But Larry Lucchino nonetheless had nothing but praise for the former Red Sox ace, who decided to take a more lucrative offer and join the New York Mets."
Sports,"Hugo Sanchez is nicknamed  quot;Hu-gol quot; and  quot;Pentapichichi, quot; referring to his five successive scoring titles in Spain's Primera Liga while playing for Real Madrid. Now Sanchez, who also performed for the San Diego Sockers in the North American Soccer League and Dallas Burn in Major League Soccer, is having similar success as a coach."
Sports,"As the end of regulation neared Monday night at Staples Center, a visiting scout watched coach Doc Rivers go through a series of fiery paroxysms and asked,  quot;Is Doc always this emotional? quot; Yes, but as Rivers watched the Celtics rally from a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit, his display was clearly different."
World,The entire ice hockey season could be lost to the dispute over salary capping.
World,A test of the planned US anti-missile defence shield fails in the first mission in almost two years.
World,A former exercise rider at Santa Anita stables in California had hoped to organize a strike by the stable hands just before the racing season resumed the morning after Christmas.
Business,Customers at the Blockbuster at Grant Street and East Sixth Avenue in Denver welcomed the company #39;s announcement to abandon late fees.
Sports,"It may be several more weeks before the 2004-05 NHL season officially dies. But barring an utter collapse in the resolve of locked-out players, any real hope the league will play this season disappeared yesterday."
Sports,"As general manager, Rick Sund is chiefly responsible for the plan to play the season with seven pending free agents, and he has no qualms that the team decided to forgo a contract for him until after the season."
Sports,Rangers manager Alex McLeish has challenged his players to embark on a Uefa Cup run which would put Scottish football back on the European map.
World," A Greek bus with 26 people aboard was hijacked Wednesday by two armed men who demanded to be taken to Athens airport and flown to Russia, police and government officials said."
World,"Railway officials say a train collision in northern India that killed at least 37 people apparently was caused by a communications lapse between stations, and that the "
Sci/Tech,"From big-screen TVs to big-time DVD players, here's what we'd like to receive this year."
Business," The dollar dipped against the euro on  Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve proved less hawkish on  interest rates than some investors had expected, while the yen  rallied on a key Japanese business survey."
Business,Blockbuster is doing away with the most dreaded part of renting movies and games: the late fee. The move comes as Blockbuster battles lackluster demand.
World," A passenger was seen leaving a hijacked Greek bus Wednesday five hours after two foreign gunmen seized the vehicle carrying 26 passenger in an Athens suburb, a Reuters correspondent at the scene said."
Sports,Australia and Pakistan have both delayed naming their teams for the first test starting in Perth on Thursday as they consider adding extra pacemen to their bowling stocks in anticipation of a speed war.
World," The body of a kidnapped Turkish engineer was found in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, a day after he was snatched with his driver and interpreter by a band of armed men, officials said."
World," A passenger was seen leaving a hijacked  Greek bus Wednesday five hours after two foreign gunmen seized  the vehicle carrying 26 passenger in an Athens suburb, a  Reuters correspondent at the scene said."
Business,"SINGAPORE: Crude oil prices rose above 42 dollars a barrel in Asian trade on northern winter concerns as OPEC indicated its longer-term price target was around 30 dollars a barrel, dealers said."
Business,"THE hiring intentions of Welsh employers for the first quarter of 2005 are more positive than the UK average, research from Manpower showed yesterday."
Business,"The Bank of Japan #39;s latest Tankan quarterly survey of business conditions showed sentiment among large manufacturers falling for the first time in seven quarters, reflecting the downturn in corporate sector activity in Japan."
Business," quot;In the meantime, it has been accepted in the EU that the German reunification has caused high burdens for us and therefore is a special problem."
Business,Laurent Beaudoin has done us all a favour. Monday #39;s boardroom upheaval at Bombardier Inc. brings a natural opportunity to reassess the taxpayers #39; role in this prestigious company.
Business,"As the Federal Reserve moves to raise short-term interest rates once again, flags are being raised about the impact on housing prices."
Business,The US Court of Appeals has ruled that Lawsuits in Motion - aka Research in Motion - did indeed violate patents owned by intellectual property holding company NTP.
Business," Oil prices climbed above  $42 a barrel on  Wednesday, rising for the third day in a row as cold weather  gripped the U.S. Northeast, the world's biggest heating fuel  market."
Sci/Tech,"In what could be a historic move in the history of the internet, Google has announced arrangements with Harvard University, and a handful of public libraries, to digitize parts of their valuable collections and make them available over the public web."
Sci/Tech,"WITH GOOGLE nipping at its heels, Microsoft has just released a beta edition of its new MSN Desktop Search application. Like Google #39;s very similar product, Desktop Search builds an index of documents and e "
Sci/Tech,"Two of the world #39;s consumer electronics giants, Samsung Electronics and Sony, have signed a cross-license agreement detailing mutual usage of patents across major product lines owned by the two companies."
Sci/Tech,"Making use of the current trend to send festive greetings via email, a new virus is making the rounds. A variant of the ZAFI worm, the WORM_Zafi."
Sci/Tech,"This view from Cassini #39;s second close flyby of Titan on Dec. 13, 2004 shows bright material within the large dark region west of Xanadu."
Sci/Tech,Nasa has announced that the launch of a pioneering mission to further understanding of the make-up of comets will take place in January next year.
Sci/Tech,"Siemens AG, Germany #39;s biggest engineering company, denied it is in talks with potential venture partners for its troubled mobile-phone business, which sustained losses in the quarter through June."
Sports,"As Superman and Batman would no doubt reflect during their cigarette breaks, the really draining thing about being a hero was that you have to keep riding to the rescue."
Sports,Jason Williams strolled through the turnstile at Charlotte Coliseum on Tuesday night wearing a purple Hornets T-shirt from the teams 1999 opener against the Orlando Magic and 
World,Two armed hijackers are holding 26 people hostage on board a Greek bus after seizing it near the capital Athens. Police are surrounding the bus stopped between Marathon and the capital.
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. MUKHERIYAN, India -- Railway authorities blamed negligence for the head-on collision of two packed trains that "
World,"Middle East News, GAZA, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has called for his people to pursue negotiations instead of violence in the struggle for a state, marking out a change of strategy for peace with Israel after Yasser Arafat #39;s death."
World,"The Australian government has warned that terrorists could be preparing to carry out an attack in Indonesia, possibly targeting a Hilton hotel."
World,SEOUL: South Korea cautioned Japan against imposing sanctions on North Korea saying the step could complicate efforts to end the impasse over the communist country #39;s nuclear weapons drive.
World,"The body of a kidnapped Turkish engineer was found in eastern Afghanistan today, less than 24 hours after he was snatched with his driver and interpreter by a band of armed men."
World,"Pakistan and India held a second day of talks on Wednesday to agree on steps to avert misunderstandings over their nuclear arsenals, a Pakistani official said."
Business, The heads of Fiat SpA and General Motors  Corp. will meet face to face in a last ditch attempt to avoid  litigation over whether the Italian group still has the right  to sell its loss mired carmaking arm to GM.
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos files for bankruptcy protection in the US in a last ditch effort to stop the Kremlin auctioning its main production unit.
Business,"The number of people out of work in the UK fell by 29,000 between August and October to 1.39 million, the latest official figures have shown."
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co., Russia #39;s second- largest oil producer, said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US and asked for an emergency court hearing to stop the sale of its main unit in four days."
Business,"Hong Kong shares rose slightly on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street as the US Federal Reserve announced a rate hike. The blue-chip Hang Seng Index climbed 35.02 points, or 0.25 percent, to 14,078.54."
Sci/Tech,"Huygens mission #39;s second (comparatively) close encounter Monday with Saturn #39;s moon Titan generated more atmospheric drag on the spacecraft than expected, NASA mission controllers say."
Sci/Tech,"Fine particle pollution has been significantly reduced in recent years, but millions of people live in areas where concentrations remain high - and their health remains at risk, the "
Sports,"Well, I still think he was a small-minded, wishy-washy puppet, but maybe, it turns out, he was right. Maybe he was right to treat the NHL as a mom-and-pop league, way down the ladder in "
Sports,"This is an eye chart, reprinted as a public service to the New York Mets so they may see from what they suffer: myopia. Has ever a baseball franchise been so shortsighted for so long?"
World,"North Korea would consider any decision by Japan to impose economic sanctions as a declaration of war, #39; #39; the communist nation #39;s Foreign Ministry said."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti At least four people have been killed in shootouts in a slum near Haiti #39;s capital following a show of force by UN troops."
Business,"(12/15/04)-- Investors are not necessarily eager for higher interest rates, but at least the Federal Reserve #39;s quarter-percent boost brought no surprises."
Business,"Blockbuster Inc., the largest US video-store chain, will stop charging late fees at its company-owned stores to try to stem three consecutive quarters of declining sales and fend off a challenge for customers from Netflix Inc."
Business,"The bidding war between AirTran Airways and Southwest Airlines over bankrupt ATA #39;s Midway business continued Tuesday, revealing a new, competitive world for low-cost carriers."
Sports,Manchester City chairman John Wardle says they will only sell winger Shaun Wright-Phillips for  quot;silly money quot;. He said:  quot;I have no intention of selling Shaun Wright-Phillips.
World,"No consensus exists among Democrats about why John Kerry was defeated, and the party is locked in a battle of interpretation over just what went wrong."
World,Jacques Kallis hits 81 not out as South Africa reach 247-4 after day one of the third Test against England.
Business, Russian oil major YUKOS said on  Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S.  court and would seek an order from the court to halt the Dec.  19 sale by the Russian state of its main oil unit.
Business,Central bank boosts fed funds rate to 2.25 but after 5 hikes in this year what #39;s in store for  #39;05? NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The Federal Reserve raised a critical short-term interest rate by a quarter of a percentage 
Business,"On the same day the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to cut its daily oil output to 27 million barrels, US Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, sent "
Business,"IBM #39;s decision this past week to sell a majority stake in its personal computer business to Lenovo Group, a vendor based in China, for \$1.75 billion in cash, stock, and debt assumption, is "
Sci/Tech,The average level of a deadly form of air pollution dropped in the USA from 1999 to 2003 as new pollution controls made strides in battling the nation #39;s air quality 
Sports,AC Milan and Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko has been named European Footballer of the Year. Barcelona #39;s Deco and Ronaldinho were second and third with Arsenal striker Thierry Henry fourth.
Sports,THE FA last night launched an inquiry over Chelsea keeper Petr Cech #39;s alleged criticism of referee Graham Poll for allowing Thierry Henry #39;s free-kick in Sunday #39;s 2-2 draw at Highbury.
Sports,Manchester City are actively seeking a replacement for manager Kevin Keegan who is leaving at the end of next season when his contract expires after five years at the Premier League club.
World," PORT BLAIR, India (Reuters) - Tempers flared over the  sluggish pace of aid efforts in India's remote and restricted  Andamans and Nicobars on Sunday as hundreds of bodies lay  scattered around the islands a week after the tsunami struck."
World,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Turkish engineer taken hostage in Afghanistan was killed by kidnappers who had been "
World,"BNP leader Nick Griffin was bailed last night by police questioning him over race-hate offences. Griffin, 45, had been arrested at his home in Wales in the wake of a BBC documentary showing him condemning Islam as  #39;a vicious, wicked faith #39;."
Business,"Global air travel is set to be boosted by an increase in travel between Europe and Asia, thanks to growth in both China and India."
Business,"Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos has launched bankruptcy proceedings in a Houston, Texas court, the company has said. Claire Davidson, a spokeswoman for the company in London, did "
Business,The trade deficit in October grew larger than analysts had expected despite the recent decline of the dollar against major currencies.
World, Former England star Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital from pneumonia but his agent denied the 37 year old was seriously ill.
Business,"United Airlines has secured a tentative contract agreement with its pilots, clearing a critical early hurdle in its effort to make another round of painful "
Sports,That #39;s what you can be assured of now following the NHL #39;s unflinching rejection of the NHLPA #39;s recent offer to end the current lockout and the union #39;s subsequent rejection Tuesday of a league counter-proposal.
World,"I hope that newspapers do not represent public opinion. If they do, it means that we consider the Home Secretary #39;s love affair more important than the resumption of the most deadly conflict since the second world war."
World, Australia plans to strengthen its coastal security with a controversial surveillance footprint that stretches south of New Zealand to north of Indonesia.
World," Indian shares rose 1.21 percent to close at a new record high after aggressive foreign fund buying on prospects of strong economic growth and amid regional gains, dealers said."
World," Australia said on Wednesday a terrorist attack could be carried out soon in Indonesia, possibly targeting Western establishments such as a Hilton hotel in the world's most populous Muslim nation."
World,"Australia warns that terrorists could be preparing an attack in Indonesia, possibly targeting a Hilton hotel."
Business,"Geneva - China is expected to be the world #39;s fastest-growing market for air travel as the world #39;s airlines look for global growth in passenger traffic of 6 percent annually over the next four years, the top industry body said on Wednesday."
Business,"A federal appeals court affirmed that Research In Motion, which makes the popular Blackberry, has infringed on holding company NTP #39;s patents but can continue selling its products in the United States pending a district court #39;s decision."
Sci/Tech,The researchers who spawned the idea of grid computing will launch a company Monday to commercialize what so far has been a very academic software project for sharing computing resources.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Two new top-level domain names moved closer to approval this week, as the body charged with overseeing the Internet #39;s technical matters moved into negotiations with the companies applying to set up and run the  quot;."
World," Croatians voted in a presidential  election on Sunday, and liberal incumbent Stjepan Mesic was  expected to win a second term and help take the former Yugoslav  republic into the European Union in 2009."
Sports,"Manchester City are reported to have hung a 25 million price tag on Shaun Wright-Phillips. It seems that City, whose debts have grown to 62 million, are willing to part company with their star player, but "
World," At least 40 British nationals are now confirmed as having been killed in the Asian tsunami disaster, according to latest figures released by the Foreign Office."
World,"Police take cover as they surround a bus in eastern Athens early Wednesday Dec. 15, 2004. A Greek public bus with about 27 people aboard was hijacked and shots were fired at police."
World," quot;There was a collision between a train coming from Ahmedabad and a local train. Both trains were going at great speed, quot; said Kewal Krishna Sharma, one of the injured."
World," In a stunning declaration, the Palestinian leader virtually certain to succeed Yasser Arafat said yesterday that the 4 year old armed uprising against Israel was a mistake and must end."
World,An environmental activist group has declared President George Bush  quot;immoral quot; for his failure to support the Kyoto Protocol.
Sports, Utah at Phoenix (10:30 p.m. EST). The Suns (18 3) have the NBA's best record and have won nine of their last 10 games.
Business,Russian oil major YUKOS said on Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court and would seek an order from the court to halt the Dec. 19 sale by the Russian state of its main oil unit.
Business,"Global air traffic is set to be boosted in the next three years by a rise in travel between Europe and Asia, thanks to growth in both China and India."
Business,Dallas-based Blockbuster Inc. announced Tuesday that its doing away with late fees starting Jan. 1. Watching a movie may now become the relaxed activity 
Sci/Tech,"Google has announced a long-term project to put 15 million books from seven of the world #39;s top libraries online. The libraries of Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, the New York Public Library "
World,"Wednesday. He had been abducted by a militant gang on Tuesday on the road between the city of Jalalabad and Kunar province. Khan, told Reuters."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 15 (newratings.com) - The worlds leading mobile-phone operator, Vodafone Group Plc, denied yesterday that it had approved a bid by its partner, Verizon Communications Inc, for Sprint (FON."
Business,A representative of embattled Russian oil company Yukos said Wednesday the company has launched bankruptcy proceedings under US law in a Houston court.
Sci/Tech,"The FCC) has just declared that DigitalVoice, an Internet telephony service provided by Vonage, is not subject to the patchwork of state regulations that govern telephone companies."
Sports,The BAR Formula One team has officially been put up for sale by administrators Simon Morris and Andrew Hosking - but only to aid the restructuring of the team that will see Honda take a 45 stake in the Brackley based outfit.
World," Italy is likely to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol on climate change at the end of the treaty's initial period in 2012, Italy's environment minister was reported as saying by Italian newspapers on Wednesday."
Sports, LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Rick Majerus has reportedly  accepted an offer to be the new head basketball coach at  Southern California.
World, A hostage on a hijacked Greek bus said  in a mobile phone call from the vehicle Wednesday that her  captors wanted to fly to Russia and were armed with guns and  explosives.
World," Three Polish soldiers were killed in a  helicopter crash in Iraq, where the country runs a  multi national division, the army said Wednesday."
World," SYDNEY/JAKARTA (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday a  terrorist attack could be carried out soon in Indonesia,  possibly targeting Western establishments such as a Hilton  hotel in the world's most populous Muslim nation."
World,"The man known as ""Chemical Ali""  will be the first Saddam aide to go on trial, Iraq's defence minister says."
Business, Switzerland's Basilea is in talks with a  subsidiary of healthcare and consumer products maker Johnson    Johnson over a licensing agreement for the Swiss biotech firm's  BAL5788 antibiotic.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s regular monthly patch delivery slipped into port yesterday carrying five new patches, each described by Redmond as  quot;important quot;."
Sci/Tech,"Johannesburg, 15 December 2004 - Fujitsu and Cisco Systems have reached a fundamental agreement to enter into a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will enable service providers and enterprises to build advanced Internet Protocol (IP "
Sports, This NHL season died from neglect ages ago and on Tuesday it became obvious. Two wrongs make for last rites. The NHL and its players have accomplished nothing through 90 days of this lockout other 
Sports,"Assuming Australia bat first at the Waca ground against Pakistan, you can be sure the blood will be pumping through my heart and veins faster than on most occasions that I face the first ball in a Test match."
Sports,"Since the day after the Reds fired Jim Bowden and Bob Boone nearly 17 months ago, virtually all of the club #39;s transactions have been geared toward raking in prospects and getting younger, especially on the pitcher #39;s mound."
World,"In one tsunami-hit Thai town, more than half of the 5,000-strong population are missing, police say."
World,North Korea has warned Japan that any sanctions against the communist state would be regarded as a declaration of war. Opinion polls show about two-thirds of the Japanese public supporting 
Business, Russian oil major YUKOS said on Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court and would seek an order from the court to halt the Dec. 19 sale by the Russian state of its main oil unit.
Business,More than 90 people in Brazil face possible charges after a two-year inquiry into money laundering.
Business,"The anticipated merger of Guidant Corp. and Johnson  amp; Johnson could give an unintended boost to Boston Scientific Corp. if Guidant's drug-coated stent launch is delayed, said analysts looking at the implications of a potential deal."
Business," Wall Street was set to start little changed on Wednesday, a day after the Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points as widely expected, while Lehman Brothers  will be in focus ahead of its results."
Business,"Three independent directors of the Yukos Oil Company have resigned from their posts claiming they cannot work while the Russian authorities are pushing for the companys collapse, Yukos major shareholder Group Menatep said in a press release Wednesday "
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba has unveiled the world #39;s first hard disk drive (HDD) based on perpendicular recording, setting new benchmarks for data density by boosting the capacity of a single 1.8-inch hard-disk platter to 40 gigabytes."
Sci/Tech,"Telefonica Moviles Espana, the leading operator in the Spanish market, today announced that it has licensed and launched a mobile music solution from Melodeo, a Seattle-based company, that allows Telefonica Moviles Espana to provide secure digital music "
Sci/Tech,"Apple #39;s most recent firmware update for the iPod, released last month, breaks Real Network #39;s Harmony technology, which enable songs bought from Real #39;s online store to be played on the device."
Sci/Tech," Nokia, the world #39;s largest handset maker plans to mark its original batteries with a hologram as part of the fight against unsafe, counterfeit mobile phone batteries   some of which have exploded in users #39; hands."
Sports,"Speaking to a Dominican Republic television station, Martinez said he and the Mets are  quot;happy with everything. quot;. The deal for the pitcher who helped Boston win the World Series will be worth more than \$50 million."
Sports,  The Charlotte Bobcats won their first meeting with the New Orleans Hornets last night! It was the Hornets first trip back to Charlotte since their bitter departure after the 2001 2002 season.
World, Hamas on Wednesday canceled its 17th anniversary rally over concerns that Israel could target leaders of the Islamic militant group in retaliation for a deadly attack on an army outpost in Gaza.
Business, Sprint Corp. on Wednesday agreed to  buy wireless telephone company Nextel Communications Inc. in a  cash and stock deal worth as much as  $38.45 billion to gain  more business customers and more wireless airwaves to transmit  calls.
Business," Russian oil major YUKOS has filed for  bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court and will seek an  injunction to stop Russia from auctioning off its main  production unit on Dec. 19, it said on Wednesday."
Business," Sprint and Nextel announced plans to merge Wednesday, creating a new wireless phone power with about 35 million customers, enough to make it No."
Business,"GENEVA : International air passenger traffic should record its strongest growth in 12 years in 2004, climbing by 11 percent for the year as a whole, the International Air Transport Association said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft released five security bulletins on Tuesday as part of its monthly update cycle, warning of vulnerabilities that put computers running Windows at risk of attack."
Sci/Tech,"  The average level of a deadly form of air pollution dropped in the United States from 1999 to 2003 as new pollution controls made strides in battling the nation #39;s air quality problem, the Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Xbox-exclusive title Phantom Dust has been acquired for US release by publisher Majesco, after developer Microsoft Game Studios declined to launch the title outside Japan earlier this year."
Sports,"The Knicks lost last night to the Nets #39; A Team, the one with Jason Kidd in the lineup for 21 minutes, 40-32. They beat the B Team, the one without Kidd, for 27 minutes, 55-39."
World,"Women opting for a Caesarean should be warned there is a small chance that it will jeopardise later natural births, say experts."
Business,The Federal Reserve #39;s new wave of interest-rate increases is spilling into consumers #39; and investors #39; lives in good and bad ways.
Business,"Russian oil major YUKOS has filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court and will seek an injunction to stop Russia from auctioning off its main production unit on Dec. 19, it said on Wednesday."
Business,"The personal computer market in India will see a massive boom by 2010, according to a new report by Forrester Research. India, says the report, will add 80 million (8 crore) new PC users by 2010."
Business,"PeopleSoft Inc. on Monday agreed to a sweetened \$10.3 billion buyout by rival software maker Oracle Corp., relenting after a 18-month takeover saga that included the ouster of PeopleSoft #39;s chief executive."
Business,"The Commission has lifted the excessive deficit procedure, first launched in 2003, against France and Germany. But already there are doubts about Germany respecting the rules in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"But university officials would be open to the possibility -- especially if someone else foots the bill. Google Inc., the popular online search engine, said Tuesday it would pay for the New York Public Library "
Sci/Tech,Hollywood stepped up its battle against internet pirates yesterday when the Motion Picture Association of America launched a legal battle against the filesharing networks BitTorrent and eDonkey.
Sci/Tech,"A new variant of the so-called Zafi worm surfaced Tuesday, disguised to appear as a Christmas greeting. Multiple antivirus researchers reported the emergence of the latest iteration of Zafi, classified as "
Sci/Tech,"Chances are, if your employees are using Microsoft Corp. #39;s Internet Explorer to surf the Web or Outlook to check e-mail, your company is more exposed to viruses and spyware, some security experts say."
Sports,The Spaniard saw Portsmouth snatch an injury-time equaliser on Tuesday night to frustrate Liverpool who had been hoping for a win after Saturday #39;s derby defeat to Everton.
Sports,"England #39;s home test matches will disappear from terrestial television after BSkyB won exclusive rights to cover live matches from 2006 to 2009, officials said on Wednesday."
Business," Applications for U.S. home mortgages declined last week as refinancing activity fell and mortgage rates were little changed, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," Applications for U.S. home mortgages  declined last week as refinancing activity fell and mortgage  rates were little changed, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business,"Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. announced this morning that they will merge the companies in a deal that would create a new wireless telecommunications giant.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business,The Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in the United States and appealed for a temporary restraining order against the auction of its main production unit that is scheduled for Sunday - dramatically challenging the Russian government to enter arbitration proceedings.
Business,"Crude oil futures moved upward Wednesday, as the northeastern United States - a heavy consumer of heating oil - felt the first signs of what could likely be a colder-than-expected winter."
Business,European aerospace giant EADS warns  that the A380 superjumbo project is running heavily over budget. 
Business,"EMPLOYER hiring confidence in Scotland is robust for the first quarter of 2005, notably above the national average, according to research released today."
Sports,"Andy Roddick is reportedly close to confirming US Davis Cup assistant Dean Goldfine as his new coach. Roddick ended his 18-month partnership with Brad Gilbert on Monday, and Goldfine admits talks have taken place."
Sports,"The district council Tuesday night narrowly approved a motion to finance construction of a new baseball stadium in the city. However, the motion only passed after an amendment was added that forces the private "
World,"A graduate student at the University of Notre Dame was missing and presumed dead after he was shot by an armed gang in Haiti, a school official said."
World," The research and development costs of Airbus's new A380 super jumbo will be 1.45 billion euros (1.9 billion dollars) more than planned, the co chairman of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, Rainer Hertrich, revealed."
World,Spain's Football Federation launches an investigation into racist comments made by national coach Luis Aragones.
Business,Shares in China's biggest airline Air China close up 8 after making their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Business,"In an eleventh-hour move, the Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in a United States Court and is demanding the cancellation of an auction of its main production unit slated for Sunday."
Business,"A US appeals court issued a mixed ruling this week in a patent dispute between Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the popular BlackBerry devices, and NTP."
Business,"Good news has been in short supply for Europe #39;s traditional industrial economies like Germany and France. Growth remains weak, unemployment high, labor markets are still rigid and the euro is soaring, pricing their exports out of the market."
Business,"ITHACA -- During the next four months, job seekers looking for work in durable goods manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and education may have the best luck, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey."
Business,"Bank of Japan  #39;tankan survey #39; also shows strong capital spending, boosting stocks and the yen. TOKYO (Reuters) - Confidence among Japan #39;s big manufacturers waned for the first time in seven quarters, the Bank "
Business,"Fashion house Gucci Group doesnt expect its Yves Saint Laurent label to break even in the next three years, but said it is keeping to its promise not to axe any of its smaller brands."
Sci/Tech,"The participating libraries include those at the University of Michigan, Google co-founder Larry Page #39;s alma mater; Stanford University, where Page and Google co-founder Sergey Brin met as doctoral students and dreamed up the idea of the search engine "
Sci/Tech,"In order to thwart the growth of this network, the MPAA will be pursuing BitTorrent indexing servers known as trackers. While trackers function somewhat differently than traditional indexing servers found "
Sci/Tech,"Desktop search means a new battle for dominance between a wide field of competitors, and the warfare has begin. The technology promises users an incredibly fast way to search for data on their drives."
Sci/Tech, Toshiba Corp. has developed a 1.8 inch hard disk drive that achieves a 40 Gbyte capacity by employing a perpendicular recording technology for the first time.
Sci/Tech,"A new version of the Zafi e-mail worm is spreading seasonal greetings along with its malicious code, according to antivirus software companies."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has released its last regular security update of the year which includes five new patches, all rated  #39;important #39;, and the reissue of a  #39;critical #39; patch after extensive revisions."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo Co. will begin selling an adaptor for its DS and Game Boy Advance handheld game players to allow them to play music and video, the company said, matching a popular feature on Sony #39;s portable game machine."
Sci/Tech,Nokia today unveiled its latest initiative in the battle against low-quality counterfeit mobile phone batteries. To help customers identify original batteries from rip-offs that have been known to catch fire 
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics announced yesterday that it has developed a small, low-power, multimedia memory card (MMC) for mobile phones. The new removable MMCmicro memory card "
Sports,"Wasted chances, edgy crowd, gradual retreat into defence, late panic, strange negative substitution, two points wasted. A pessimistic Liverpool supporter turned around at half-time and said:  quot;It can #39;t get any worse than this."
Sports,Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas was delighted with the turn-out at Tuesday night #39;s  #39;Game against Poverty #39; in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Sports,The Washington Nationals have postponed a news conference for Wednesday to unveil their new uniforms. A team spokesman tells The Associated Press they #39;ll issue a statement later Wednesday about why the event is being delayed.
World,Three Palestinians were killed and other three injured one of them in a critical health condition by the fire of the Israeli occupation forces in al-Salam quarters to the south of Rafah near the border strip with Egypt.
World,"Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish investigators on Wednesday were questioning two cinema employees about a fire that ripped through an Istanbul movie theatre during a gala premiere and injured some 200 people, officials said."
World," Britain is to reshape its overseas diplomatic network, closing or turning over to local staff several dozen posts, in a cost cutting drive to pay for embassies in Iraq and Afghanistan and to fight terrorism."
World," A ragged band of children emerges ghost like from mists in Ethiopia's highlands, thrusting bunches of carrots at a car full of foreigners."
Business,Sprint and Nextel announced today that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a  #39;definitive agreement #39; for a merger of equals creating the third-largest US mobile phone carrier.
Business," US bankruptcy law, invoked by Russian oil group Yukos on Wednesday, allows a company in financial difficulties to continue functioning while it seeks an agreement with creditors."
Business,"A US appeals court has upheld a ruling that Research in Motion, the maker of BlackBerry pagers, engaged in patent infringement, but it gave the company a chance to reduce a jury award that has grown to more than \$100 million with interest."
Business,"Keep that copy of Shrek 2 an extra week. Heck, keep it forever: Blockbuster Inc. announced yesterday that the ubiquitous rental chain is letting customers hold onto movie and game "
World,"More than 50,000 people in Addis Ababa demonstrate against government plans to renew border talks with Eritrea."
Business,"There will be furrowed brows over at Research in Motion Ltd (RIM), the Canadian company behind the ever-popular wireless email device, BlackBerry."
Business,"Crude oil futures moved upward Wednesday, as the northeastern United States _ a heavy consumer of heating oil _ felt the first signs of what could likely be a colder-than-expected winter."
Sci/Tech,"As anticipated, Microsoft today released five security bulletins rated  quot;important. quot; All five fix vulnerabilities in Windows that could have been exploited by attackers to "
Sci/Tech,"One of NASA #39;s twin robotic Mars rovers, Spirit, has discovered a mineral linked to water according to ABC.  quot;Scientists identified the mineral goethite in bedrock studied in the Columbia Hills."
World," So many Sri Lankan children have been orphaned by the tsunami that the government appealed on Sunday for doctors, psychologists and paediatricians to help give counselling."
Sci/Tech,"Having reaped the benefits of 18 months of uncertainty over the make up of the enterprise applications market as a result of the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger battle, SAP AG maintains it has no worries even though the two have now agreed to merge."
Sci/Tech,Premier title from Microsoft Japan is coming to America; Majesco will localize and publish the Xbox actioner in wake of Microsoft #39;s decision to pass.
World,"The EU sought Wednesday to keep pressure on Turkey over its bid to start talks on joining the bloc, as last-minute haggling seemed set to go down to the wire at a summit poised to give a green light to Ankara."
World,Egypt and Israel signed an agreement on Tuesday that will boost employment and might act as an impetus for other Arab countries to make peace with Israel.
World,"A MEMBER of the Philippine royal family in the movies moved on to the Great Beyond midnight Monday (December 14), sending his hordes of fans in mourning."
Business,SEC asks the conglomerate for information about participation in the defunct UN program in Iraq. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tyco International said the Securities and Exchange Commission asked it for information 
Sci/Tech," British police said on Sunday they had arrested a man after a hoaxer posing as a government official emailed relatives of people missing since the Asian tsunami, saying their loved ones had been confirmed dead."
World,It is often said that the debates over Turkey #39;s application for membership into the European Union (EU) reveal the fact that the European project has come to a standstill and that they reflect a lack of vision from its leaders.
Business," Best Buy Co. Inc. , the top U.S. electronics retail chain, on Wednesday posted a 21 percent rise in quarterly profit and said it gained market share in the period."
Business," Best Buy Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBY.N</A>, the top  U.S. electronics retail chain, on Wednesday posted a 21 percent  rise in quarterly profit and said it gained market share in the  period."
Business," Stocks were set for a slightly higher  open on Wednesday, boosted by wireless carriers Sprint Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> and Nextel Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A>, which agreed  to combine in a deal worth about  $35 billion."
Business," U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers  Holdings Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LEH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LEH.N</A> on Wednesday said fourth quarter profit  rose 22 percent on continued strength from fixed income  businesses and record investment banking revenue."
Business," Applications for U.S. home mortgages  declined last week as refinancing activity fell and mortgage  rates were little changed, an industry group said on Wednesday."
Business," Russian oil major YUKOS has filed for  bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court and will seek an  injunction to stop Russia from auctioning off its main  production unit on Dec. 19, it said on Wednesday."
Business,"While the combined company makes a formidable No.3 player in the wireless market, it may be hard pressed to match the firepower of its larger rivals."
Business, Sprint Corp. on Wednesday agreed to  buy wireless telephone company Nextel Communications Inc. in a  cash and stock deal worth about  $35.17 billion to gain more  business customers and more wireless airwaves to transmit  calls.
Business," Oil prices climbed above  $42 a barrel on  Wednesday, rising for the third day in a row as cold weather  gripped the U.S. Northeast, the world's biggest heating fuel  market."
Business,"Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. on Wednesday said fourth-quarter earnings rose 22 percent, driven by record revenue in its investment banking and capital markets segments."
Sci/Tech,"Samsung Electronics and Sony Corporation have signed a cross-license agreement, licensing those patents, which are considered to be the basic technologies necessary for product development."
Sci/Tech,"WaveSat this week began shipping a chip that it says is the first to comply fully with the IEEE 802.16-2004 wireless broadband standard, commonly known as WiMax."
Sports,OPINIONS were split in the Australian camp over the future of Brett Lee last night following a maverick selection push by captain Ricky Ponting.
World," The current push to secure peace in Northern Ireland is too good an opportunity to miss through petty political point scoring, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said."
Business," Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> on Wednesday  agreed to buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A> in a deal worth  $35.17 billion to gain more  business customers and more airwaves to transmit calls."
Business," European shares rose to 29 month highs  on Wednesday while the dollar came under modest pressure  despite a rate hike, and reassuring words, from the Federal  Reserve."
Business,"International airline passenger numbers are set to grow by six per cent year-on-year to the end of 2008, driven by economic expansion in China and India, the industry #39;s global body IATA said on Wednesday."
Business,"Wall Street futures crept higher on Wednesday, as investors looked to build on the previous sessions fresh highs and attention turned to the \$35bn merger between telecommunications "
Sci/Tech,"An email worm which poses as a Christmas greeting began spreading widely yesterday. Zafi-D comes as an infectious attachment to emails written in a variety of different languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, Swedish and Hungarian."
Sports,"British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc, Rupert Murdoch #39;s UK pay-television arm, won an exclusive four- year contract to show live English cricket, cementing its grip on sports programming in Britain."
World,"  Judicial proceedings will begin next week against some of the most senior leaders under former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Iraq #39;s interim prime minister said Tuesday in a surprising announcement that put the past government #39;s crimes before "
World,"Italy has called for an end to the Kyoto Protocol after the environmental treaty #39;s initial period in 2012, preferring voluntary agreements that would entice the United States, China and India to tackle climate change."
World,"Ali Hassan al-Majid, one of Saddam Hussein #39;s closest aides and better known as  quot;Chemical Ali, quot; will be the first of Saddam #39;s top deputies to be tried, Iraq #39;s Defense Minister Hazim al-Shalaan said on Wednesday."
Business," Mexico's Grupo TMM agreed to sell its  51 percent voting stake in Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria  Mexicana SA de CV, or Grupo TFM, to Kansas City Southern  Industries Inc. for  $200 million in cash and 18 million shares  of stock, the companies said on Wednesday."
Business,Sprint and Nextel agree to merge in a deal which will create the third largest mobile phone operator in the US.
Business," Legg Mason Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LM.N</A>, one of the  fastest growing U.S. asset management companies, on Wednesday  said it plans a public offering of 4 million shares, a sale  that could raise almost  $300 million."
Business,"OAO Yukos Oil Co., Russia #39;s second- largest oil producer, said it sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US and requested an emergency court hearing to stop the Russian government #39;s auction of its biggest unit."
Business,"  Confidence among Japan #39;s big manufacturers has slipped slightly in recent months, according to the Bank of Japan #39;s closely watched  quot;tankan quot; survey."
World," Iraq's interim defense minister accused neighbors Iran and Syria on Wednesday of aiding al Qaeda Islamist Abu Musab al Zarqawi and former agents of Saddam Hussein to promote a ""terrorist"" insurgency in Iraq."
World, U.S. diplomats on Wednesday ignored a warning from the Cuban government to immediately take down Christmas decorations outside its offices or face unspecified consequences.
Sci/Tech,The Google vs. Microsoft technology war does not seem to let up. The latest salvo from the MSN camp is a beta edition of its new MSN Desktop Search application.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has unveiled its security bulletin for December, including a critical patch for Windows XP with SP1, and fixes rated as important for SP2."
Sci/Tech,"Wavesat Inc., a developer of broadband wireless chips, said today it has delivered the first-ever WiMAX chip, the DM256. The company is planning to make the chips generally available early next month."
Sports,Six days ago Jay McKee buoyantly strolled into his living room and proudly informed his wife there would be an NHL this season. The Buffalo Sabres #39; union representative had just finished 
Sports,IT was a given that someone of influence within Pakistan cricket would seek to destabilise their national team before a ball was bowled in the Test series with Australia.
Sports,"Anelka expressed his wish to play for a  quot;big club quot; in a recent interview with French magazine But, and the club now says it is only too willing to oblige."
Sports,SHOTA ARVELADZE today insisted Rangers can #39;t repeat the mistakes of a year ago if they want to secure a Uefa Cup future. The Georgian striker looked on in agony then as Alex McLeish #39;s side crashed to a 3-1 
Sports,The England and Wales Cricket Board today announced that Sky Sports have won the right to broadcast live all international cricket from 2006.
Sports,The Nets looked at Tuesday #39;s game as another chance to climb out of the huge hole they created for themselves with their early-season offensive struggles and prove to the Knicks that they haven #39;t overtaken them just yet.
World,NORTH Korea has warned the imposition of economic sanctions by Japan would be treated as a declaration of war and that the Pyongyang regime would  quot;immediately react to it with powerful physical methods quot;.
World,"Description: A towering new suspension bridge debuts in southern France. At its highest point, the Millau Viaduct is more than 1,000 feet above ground, and the French say it #39;s the highest bridge in the world."
Sports, World number two Andy Roddick is set to  hook up with his U.S. Davis Cup assistant coach after firing  Brad Gilbert at the weekend.
Business," International Paper Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IP.N</A>, the  world's largest forest products company,  on Wednesday said it  would sell its fine paper business to privately held Mohawk  Paper Mills."
Business,"The remarkable thing about the Federal Reserve #39;s interest-rate increases this year is that they have been so unremarkable. The latest move, on Tuesday, pushed the benchmark overnight lending rate up a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25 percent."
Business,"FRANKFURT (AFP) - OMX -- the European stock market group made up of the Stockholm, Helsinki and Baltic stock exchanges -- does not intend to get into in a bidding war with Deutsche Boerse for the London Stock Exchange, OMX #39;s president designate said in a "
Business,"US investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said fourth-quarter profit rose 22 percent on continued strength from fixed-income "
Business,"RAYMOND Reginald Williams, who had previously claimed he could have saved HIH from collapse, yesterday pleaded guilty to three criminal charges arising from his management of the failed insurer."
Sci/Tech,Please be aware as there #39;s a new virus worm spreading on the net. The Zafi.D variant is a Christmas wish e-mail together with a .
Sci/Tech,LOS ANGELES A new Environmental Protection Agency report says concentrations of dangerous air pollutants have declined in Southern California in the last five years.
Sci/Tech,"Dozens of professional telescopes, an army of amateur observers and three Earth-orbiting observatories will be watching July 4 when a Boulder-built NASA spacecraft collides with a comet and sparks celestial fireworks."
Sci/Tech,"NASA #39;s Deep Space Network tracking station in Madrid, Spain, acquired a signal at about 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time) yesterday."
Sports,"World number two Andy Roddick is set to hook up with his US Davis Cup assistant coach after firing Brad Gilbert at the weekend. Roddick, whom Gilbert steered to a maiden "
Sports,"Middlesbrough, Partzan and Villarreal have all booked their place in the next round of the Uefa Cup, but today will decide who tops Group E. Boro face off against Partizan possibly without the services of George Boateng."
Business,The strength of festive takings will be revealed this week as UK retailers start to disclose sales figures.
World,"SYDNEY The Australian government said Wednesday that terrorists may be preparing an attack in Indonesia, possibly at a Hilton hotel."
World,"TURKISH Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned up the heat on the European Union yesterday, insisting his nation deserved full membership and warning that anything less would be a  quot;historic mistake quot;."
World,LONDON: Beleaguered British Home Secretary David Blunkett faces damaging new claims he fast-tracked a second visa for his lover #39;s nanny to visit a sister in Austria.
World,"MILLAU, France -- French citizens and officials are celebrating a roadway bridge considered to be the world #39;s tallest. One of the Millau bridge #39;s pillars reaches more than 1,100 feet into the air, making it more than 50 feet taller than the Eiffel Tower."
World,"AU PRINCE (AFP)   UN peacekeepers tried to restore order in one of Haiti #39;s most violent slums, but could not prevent the shooting death of a teenager in downtown Port au Prince."
Business," QLT Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QLT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QLT.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QLTI.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QLTI.O</A> said on  Wednesday it won U.S. regulatory approval for the six month  formulation of its prostate cancer treatment, Eligard."
Business," Best Buy Company Inc., the nation's largest electronics retailer, said on Wednesday that third quarter earnings rose 21 percent, but gave hints that profits during the holiday selling season may not be quite what analysts were hoping for."
Business," Russian oil group YUKOS has filed for  bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court in an attempt to stop the  Russian government from auctioning off its main production unit  on Dec. 19, it said on Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stocks opened little changed on  Wednesday, dampened by another rise in oil prices, but a deal  between wireless carriers Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> and Nextel  Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A> worth about  $35 billion boosted  Wall Street hopes for more mergers."
Business,Wireless telephone company Nextel Communications confirmed Wednesday it is being bought by rival Sprint in a cash and stock deal said to be worth more than \$35-billion US.
Business,makers raised interest rates yesterday for the fifth time this year and suggested they will continue gradual rate increases in 2005.
Business,"THE investigation into the \$5.3 billion collapse of insurer HIH has claimed its biggest scalp, with founder and former chief executive Ray Williams pleading guilty to criminal charges."
Business,"QLT Inc. (QLT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (QLTI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it won US regulatory approval for the six-month formulation of its prostate cancer treatment, Eligard."
Sci/Tech,NASA has is to send a probe on a collision course with a comet #39;s nucleus to find out more about the composition and history of the bodies.
Sci/Tech,Access points for 802.11g wireless networks should become even cheaper next year after WLAN chip maker Atheros begins full-scale production of what it claims is the world #39;s first  #39;base-station on a chip #39; product.
Sports,AN EQUALISER in injury time by Portsmouth #39;s Lomana LuaLua against Liverpool at Anfield yesterday will hamper the home side #39;s attempts to make ground on the leading English Premier League soccer rivals during the Christmas program.
Sports,"The government today faced calls to review the list of  quot;crown jewel quot; sporting events after Sky bought the rights to England #39;s home Test matches, sounding the death knell for live cricket on terrestrial TV after nearly 70 years."
Sports,"In 2003-04, Minnesota swept its two contests against the Raptors. Overall, Minnesota has won three straight and four of the last five meetings in this series."
World,"Last May, he fought for the Presidency and just recently, he fought for his life. Fernando Poe, Jr. lost both fights but the ironies of ironies is that he has never been more alive now than any time in the hearts of the Filipino people."
World, President Bush's daughter Jenna plans to live in the District of Columbia and teach at a public school serving low income children.
Business," The first full test in nearly two years of a multibillion dollar US anti missile shield failed Wednesday when one missile launched but a second shut down before leaving the ground, the Pentagon says."
Business,"US investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said fourth-quarter profit rose 22 percent on continued strength "
Sports,"Kieren Fallon, the former champion Flat jockey, will not face disrepute charges relating to race-fixing allegations made against him in a Sunday newspaper, the Jockey Club said on Tuesday."
Business,THE first test in nearly two years of a multi-billion-dollar US anti-missile shield failed yesterday when the interceptor missile shut down on its launch pad in the central Pacific.
Business," Best Buy Company Inc. said on Wednesday that third quarter earnings rose 21 percent, but gave hints that profits during the holiday selling season may not be quite what analysts were hoping for."
Business,"RAY Williams, the eccentric executive who built insurer HIH from nothing into a multi-billion dollar insurance giant he ran as his personal fiefdom, yesterday became the biggest scalp of the "
Sports,"The Washington, DC, City Council approved funds for a Major League Baseball stadium late Tuesday, but substantially altered the plan by requiring the mayor to find private financing for half the construction costs."
World,"German President Horst Khler on Wednesday regretted that the African Union-led mission was slow to intervene in Sudan #39;s western Darfur province, where a nearly two-year-old conflict has caused untold suffering."
World,"World News: Lahore, Dec 15 : Pakistan has expressed its desire for the Bush administration #39;s intervention to help Islamabad sort out all of its conflicting issues with New Delhi."
Business,"Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to discuss the merger of Sprint and Nextel Communications. In a column this morning, he wrote that consumers should should cheer the combination."
Business," U.S. Treasury yields touched their lowest levels in over a month on Wednesday, driven by largely technical factors in an illiquid year end market."
Business," U.S. Treasury yields touched their  lowest levels in over a month on Wednesday, driven by largely  technical factors in an illiquid year end market."
World," A suicide car bomb hit a bus packed  with Iraqi National Guards on Sunday, killing 26 people in the  deadliest attack of its kind in four months on Iraqis  cooperating with U.S. forces to secure a Jan. 30 election."
Business,An attempt to launch an interceptor missile as part of the US missile defence shield failed early Wednesday in the first test of the system in nearly two years.
Business," Best Buy Company Inc., the nation #39;s largest electronics retailer, said on Wednesday that third quarter earnings rose 21 percent, but gave hints that profits during the holiday selling season may not be quite what analysts were hoping for."
Sci/Tech,"So how good are those tools are... and what #39;s the big fuss about them? Personally I don #39;t know, as I didn #39;t try them out."
Sci/Tech,"Earlier this year RealNetworks came up with a workaround allowing music downloaded from its store to work on iPods. This was achieved by reverse-engineering Apple #39;s FairPlay technology, and Real named it Harmony (see our previous coverage)."
Sci/Tech,"After being dropped for release outside of Japan by Microsoft Game Studios, publisher Majesco has picked up Phantom Dust for a release in North America, expected to be early 2005."
World," Romania's centrist opposition, buoyed by a presidential election victory of their leader Traian Basescu, put pressure on the ruling left on Wednesday to abandon its bid to cling to power or face early elections."
Sports,"There is no end in sight for the lockout, which enters Day 89 today with 414 games gone. The NHL lockout continues with no sign of it ending."
Sports,"After all the twists and turns that the Washington, DC stadium controversy has taken, we should have known it wouldn #39;t end simply."
World,"As controversy surrounds the Blair Government #39;s plans to extend the incitement laws to cover religious hatred, leader of the far-right British National Party (BNP) Nick Griffin was arrested and was questioned about alleged incitement offences."
World," Iraq's interim government, preparing  for an election next month while fighting a bloody insurgency,  asked some of Saddam's Hussein's disbanded army to come back to  work on Wednesday."
World," Romania's centrist opposition, buoyed  by a presidential election victory of their leader Traian  Basescu, put pressure on the ruling left on Wednesday to  abandon its bid to cling to power or face early elections."
Business,"Crude oil futures traded above \$42 a barrel Wednesday as colder weather descended on the northeastern United States, a heavy consumer of heating oil."
Sci/Tech,The search engine that revolutionised how people use the Internet has teamed up with some of the world #39;s greatest libraries to put their books in your living room.
Sports,There was a nice little mini-drama last night with the Lakers playing in Seattle. Not as big of a deal as Kobe vs. Shaq or Kobe vs.
Sports,Forget the 10 miles that separates their two home arenas and the fan chatter heard within that short expanse. The Nets and Knicks rivalry is now based on a different type 
Business, Sprint Corp. on Wednesday agreed to  buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications Inc. in a  deal worth  $36.3 billion to gain more business customers and  more airwaves to transmit calls.
Business," Russian oil group YUKOS has filed for  bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court in an attempt to stop  Russia's government from auctioning off its main production  unit on Dec. 19, it said on Wednesday."
Business," Best Buy Co. Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBY.N</A>, the  nation's top electronics retail chain, posted a 21 percent rise  in quarterly profit on Wednesday, slightly above expectations,  and said the holiday shopping season was even more competitive  than last year."
Business," U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as  wireless carrier Sprint Corp.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> acquisition of Nextel  Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NXTL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NXTL.O</A> boosted investor hopes for more  mergers."
Business,Russia #39;s Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in a Houston court to halt a Kremlin-driven liquidation of the nation #39;s biggest crude oil producer.
Business,"A US appeal court has delivered a mixed ruling in a patent dispute between Research in Motion (RIM) and NTP. It upholding a decision that RIM had infringed on patents held by NTP, but cancelled an injunction "
Business,Fiat (FIA) and General Motors (GM) will move to mediation after executives failed to reach agreement over the Italian company #39;s option to compel GM to buy its troubled auto division.
Business,"The US government will charge Time Warner Inc #39;s (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) America Online unit with aiding and abetting securities fraud but will defer prosecution for two years, a US Justice Department official said."
Sci/Tech,"Google announced yesterday that they have agreements with several large libraries to scan books whose copyrights have expired. Joseph O #39;Sullivan, Software engineer and Adam M. Smith, Business product manager "
Sci/Tech,"KaZaa is still finding themselves in court, explaining what #39;s going on, and Hollywood is already finding a new target: BitTorrent."
Sci/Tech,The MSN Toolbar Suite Beta rounds out Microsoft #39;s MSN search family with fully indexed searching of local documents and e-mails.
Sci/Tech, The only surprising thing about the fact that Apple Computer has now locked RealNetworks out of the iPod is that it took so long for it to happen.
Sci/Tech, Melodeo and Warner Music Group (WMG) say theyve signed the first global agreement to allow mobile users to securely download complete mp3s from WMG #39;s music catalog directly to their phones.
Sci/Tech,"The overall Linux market is far larger than previous estimates show, a new study says. In an analysis of the Linux market released late Tuesday, market research firm IDC estimated that the Linux market -- including "
Sci/Tech,"In addition to the hologram label, each Nokia battery will have an authentication code hidden under a scratch-off area on the label."
Sci/Tech,"Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) announced the availability of two upgrades to its software development platforms on Tuesday. Java Studio Enterprise (JSE) 7, the Santa Clara, Calif."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle Corp. #39;s newfound control of PeopleSoft won #39;t result in vast improvements to the E-Business Suite, according to analysts, but it could result in long-term benefits for users of both application suites."
Sci/Tech,National data released by the US Environmental Protection Agency today reveals that several Southern California metropolitan areas have seen a sharp decrease in the amount of fine particle pollution contributing to local air quality problems over the past 
Sports,"Manchester City chairman John Wardle says he would consider a bid for want-away striker Nicolas Anelka.  quot;If a bid comes in for Nicolas then, after speaking to the board, I will speak to Kevin Keegan, quot; said Wardle."
Sports,"Michael Schumachers football match against a host of Real Madrid stars ended in a 4-4 draw. The match, in aid of the UN Development Fund, pitted Schuey against the likes of David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo."
Sports,Perhaps in our hearts we knew it was too good to last - this Red Sox dream team that so brightened our late summer and early fall days.
World,Hamas said on Wednesday it had canceled an annual rally on the anniversary of its founding for fear Israel might target leaders of the Palestinian militant group in reprisal for a deadly attack on an army outpost.
World,Iran told nuclear partner Russia on Wednesday it would have to show  quot;readiness quot; to expand nuclear ties with Tehran to secure a solid share of Iran #39;s atomic market in face of growing competition from Europe.
World,"The bullet-riddled body of a kidnapped Turkish engineer was found Wednesday in eastern Afghanistan, a day after he was snatched with his driver and interpreter by a band of armed men, officials said."
World,"British and Irish Government proposals for photographic evidence of IRA decommissioning were reasonable, the Irish premier has said."
Business," Oil prices climbed for the third  straight day on Wednesday as U.S. government reported a fall in  heating oil stocks and cold weather gripped the U.S. Northeast,  the world's biggest heating fuel market."
Business,"December 15 - Call it a blockbuster merger, rumored for days and made official this morning in New York. Reston, Virginia. The \$35 billion deal creates the nation #39;s third-largest wireless telephone service provider."
Business, A 15 year tax break that secured  Intel Corp.'s ongoing investment in the state of New Mexico has  rekindled a heated debate over the ability of a poor U.S. state  to regulate the world's largest chip maker.
Sci/Tech,"Toshiba, whose tiny hard drives power Apple #39;s hit iPod music players, announced that it has produced an 80GB model. The company said in a statement late on Monday that it will begin mass production in mid-2005 "
Sports,The Swiss-based Phonak team said Wednesday it is contesting the International Cycling Union #39;s decision to refuse it a racing licence amid a doping scandal.
Sports,"MOSCOW, December 15 (RIA Novosti) - Russian team Midland F1 will participate in the Formula-1 world championship in 2006. Boris Yeltsin Jr."
Sports,"Stian Eckhoff and Frode Andresen gave Norway a 1-2 finish in a 10-kilometer World Cup biathlon sprint event Wednesday. Jay Hakkinen of the United States finished seventh, his best outing this season."
Sports,San Francisco 49ers coach Dennis Erickson met with Mississippi #39;s athletics director and chancellor for two hours Tuesday night to discuss the school #39;s vacant head coaching position.
World,"ANKARA, Dec 15 (AFP) - Raising its tone on the eve of a critical summit, Turkey warned the European Union Wednesday that it would not hesitate to give up its 40-year dream of joining the bloc if it is offered a status falling short of full membership."
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (15/12/04) - Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) leader Mahmoud Abbas - the favored candidate to succeed late Palestinian Authority president Yassir Arafat, has made a bid for peace with Israel, calling on Palestinian militant "
World,"The worlds tallest bridge was opened in the Tarn Valley, France, yesterday and has been hailed as both a monumental work of art and an unrivalled technological achievement."
Business,"Wireless operators agree to \$35 billion deal to create a new company that will be called Sprint Nextel. By Mobile Pipeline News. The merged company, which the companies positioned as a merger of equals, will be called Sprint Nextel."
Business,"Research In Motion (RIM), the manufacturer of the popular Blackberry mobile, has been left with a curate #39;s egg to mull over for Christmas."
Business,"Time Warner Inc. has agreed to pay \$210 million to settle securities fraud charges involving the company #39;s America Online unit, law enforcement officials said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to combat (now common) counterfeit batteries, Nokia has launched a new program that will allow consumers to accurately tell if a battery is made by Nokia."
Sports,The Government today rounded on the BBC and terrestrial broadcasters for turning their backs on English cricket. Although Five will show highlights as part of the 220million 
World,"Hijackers have released two more of the around 24 hostages they are holding after seizing a bus in an Athens suburb, bringing the total freed to 12."
World,Turkey was on course on Wednesday to get a date to start open-ended negotiations on European Union membership as final elements of a compromise package came together on the eve of a landmark EU summit.
World,"New Zealanders are being warned against travelling to Indonesia, including Bali, over the Christmas and New Year period after the Government received reports terrorists were planning an attack."
World,The European Union is seeking new agreements with the US to slow climate change apart from the Kyoto Protocol that President George W. Bush withdrew from.
Business," The U.S. government will charge Time Warner Inc's  America Online unit with aiding and abetting securities fraud but will defer prosecution for two years, a U.S. Justice Department official said."
World," The bullet riddled body of a kidnapped Turkish engineer was found Wednesday in eastern Afghanistan, a day after he was snatched with his driver and interpreter by a band of armed men, officials said."
World," With the theme ""Celebrating Freedom, Honoring Service,"" President Bush's second inauguration will heavily emphasize a nation at war, but festivities will rival those held during peacetime."
World," Voting rights are not denied to those who use punch card ballots, a federal judge ruled in the nation's first trial to challenge the system blamed for woes in Florida in the 2000 presidential election."
World," Democrats had great success in state legislative races this year, even as they performed poorly in the presidential race and campaigns for Congress. Many Democratic gains came in the heart of Republican territory."
World," The former chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, who earlier this year ended negotiations to head the pharmaceutical industry's top lobby after critics questioned the ethics of the move, has now accepted the post, the group said on Wednesday."
World, Two gunmen thought to be Albanians  hijacked a Greek bus with 23 passengers on board on Wednesday  in Athens and demanded a  $1 million ransom and a plane to fly  them to Russia.
Business,"Vice President Dick Cheney said Wednesday that it is critical to make President Bush's tax cuts permanent during his second term, while achieving broader reforms in the tax code and bolstering Social Security."
Business,"Brazilian Congress gives the green light to a long awaited overhaul of bankruptcy laws, which it hopes will reduce business and credit costs."
World," ANKARA/STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tayyip  Erdogan voiced confidence on Wednesday that Turkey would win a  date for opening long-delayed European Union entry talks at a  landmark summit of the bloc's 25 leaders this week."
Business,A slimming aid made from a southern African cactus is set to be developed by UK pharmaceutical Phytopharm and Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever.
Sci/Tech,Retired Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. is proud his name is among a handful being mentioned as the next head of the US space agency.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia will now be adding a small hologram to all batteries it produces for its mobile phones, in an effort to combat counterfeit batteries."
Sports,"backed Midland Formula One team planned for 2006 has hired the grandson of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin as marketing director, Kommersant daily newspaper said on Wednesday."
Sports," Five time Olympic biathlon champion Ole Einar Bjorndalen of Norway may have been absent from a World Cup event Wednesday, but his fellow countrymen Stian Eckhoff and Frode Andresen were there to pick up the slack."
World,"Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says he will stand in January's polls, as a blast hits the holy city of Karbala."
Sports, John Halama and the Boston Red Sox finalized a one year contract Wednesday.
World,"At least 26 people die in clashes between security forces and Maoists in western Nepal, the army says."
World,Marines in Iraq were convicted by military trials of committing a variety of abuses of captured Iraqis.
Business,"The deal, valued at \$35 billion, will create a large wireless service provider to compete with wireless rivals Cingular and Verizon."
Business,"Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY), the top US electronics retail chain, on Wednesday posted a 21 percent rise in quarterly profit and said it gained market share in the period."
Sci/Tech,"For a long time there have been rumors going around about Project Ocean, a project by Google to index all the pre-1923 content in the Stanford Library."
Sci/Tech,"For its  quot;Patch Tuesday quot; this month, Microsoft delivered five security bulletins for what it called  quot;important quot; security flaws, including one publicly known flaw in the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)."
Sci/Tech,"Oracle is now OracleSoft, and that means SAP will soon have some real competition on its hands. Oracle #39;s recent monster user conference, the first that united its technology, database and "
Sports,Free agent shortstop Edgar Renteria has chosen to leave the St. Louis Cardinals to join the Red Sox. Renteria is expected to sign a four-year deal for slightly more than \$36 million.
World,"At least seven people were killed and 31 injured today when a bomb exploded at the gate to one of Shia Islams holiest shrines in Iraq, hospital officials said."
Sports,The question of whether baseball will now jerk its franchise out of Washington is a mere foregone conclusion. Why would baseball come here? We have pulled a bait-and-switch on the sport.
Sports,"According to The Boston Globe, the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a four-year, \$40-million contract with shortstop Edgar Renteria."
Business," The dollar weakened on Wednesday on  dealers' renewed concern about the ability of the United States  to finance its trade and current account deficits, causing a  recent rebound in the currency to fizzle out."
Business, Sara Lee Coffee   Tea said Wednesday it was raising its retail coffee prices to keep pace with 14 percent hikes by other major roasters as global bean supply next year shifts from surplus to deficit.
Business, Sara Lee Coffee   Tea said Wednesday  it was raising its retail coffee prices to keep pace with 14  percent hikes by other major roasters as global bean supply  next year shifts from surplus to deficit.
Business,Time Warner agrees to pay \$210m to settle charges of securities fraud involving America Online.
Business,Here are brief sketches of the two top executives of the company being created by Sprint Corp. #39;s \$35 billion purchase of Nextel Communications Inc.
Sports,Manchester City Football Club are prepared to sell Nicolas Anelka in the New Year transfer window. The controversial French striker was blasted by the City fans at the weekend following his comments he wants 
World," A bold, innovative insurgency has become more effective against U.S. supply lines in Iraq and explosive attacks have slowed military operations there, a senior American general said on Wednesday."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   A national sex offender registry came into force Wednesday, requiring convicted offenders to register within 15 days after being released from prison, or if they're ordered to register."
Business,YUKOS oil company announced December 15 it has filed for bankruptcy protection today. Please see the company #39;s statement below.
Business,The first test in nearly two years of a multibillion-dollar US anti-missile shield failed on Wednesday when the interceptor missile shut down as it prepared to launch in 
Business,"The worldwide market for personal computers will double by the end of the decade, reaching about 1.3 billion units by 2010, according to Forrester Research."
Business,"WASHINGTON Dec 15, 2004 - Federal regulators voted Wednesday to give airline passengers high-speed Internet connections while they fly."
Business,"Time Warner (TWX:NYSE - news - research) is on the brink of announcing settlements with the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was reported Wednesday."
Business,"Best Buy Company Inc., the nation #39;s largest electronics retailer, said on Wednesday that third-quarter earnings rose 21 percent, but gave hints that profits during the holiday selling season may not be quite what analysts were hoping for."
Sci/Tech,"The overall market revenue for Linux desktops, servers and packaged software will exceed \$35bn by 2008, research published today has claimed."
Sports,"LSU coach Nick Saban met with the Miami Dolphins about their opening Tuesday night, the school announced Wednesday morning.  quot;I owe it to the people of Louisiana and the fans of LSU football to let them know "
Sports,OPINIONS were split in the Australian camp on the future of Brett Lee after a maverick selection push by captain Ricky Ponting last night.
Sports,"Two former England captains today bemoaned the loss of cricket to Britains living rooms, claiming the sports new television deal had turned its back on thousands of potential future players."
Sports,"German veteran Sven Fischer and France #39;s Sandrine Bailly won pursuit races Sunday at a World Cup biathlon meet. Fischer covered the men #39;s 12.5-kilometre race in 33 minutes 40.62 seconds, beating "
World,"GERAKAS, Greece (AFP) - Two gunmen, thought to be Albanians, commandeered a bus with some 25 passengers on board in an Athens suburb, later releasing a total of 12 while reportedly demanding one million euros in ransom and a plane to be flown out of "
World,"(SH) - In Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai defeated a raft of candidates to win his historic election. In Iraq, more than 200 political parties have registered for next month #39;s elections."
Sports, LSU coach Nick Saban has talked to the Miami Dolphins about their vacant head coaching position.
Business," Media giant Time Warner Inc.  will pay fines of  #36;210 million under an agreement with the U.S. government to be announced on Wednesday to settle charges that its America Online unit inflated revenue, a Justice Department official said."
Business," Media giant Time Warner Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TWX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TWX.N</A>  will pay fines of  $210 million under an agreement with the U.S.  government to be announced on Wednesday to settle charges that  its America Online unit inflated revenue, a Justice Department  official said."
Business," Oil prices surged on Wednesday as U.S.  government reported a fall in heating oil stocks and cold  weather gripped the U.S. Northeast, the world's biggest heating  fuel market."
Business,Time Warner has agreed to pay \$210 million to settle securities fraud charges involving advertising deals between America Online and smaller Internet companies.
Business,"If it can keep integrating buys and grow profits, this looks like a company worth holding."
Business,Timeshare stocks have never been valued fairly because of a bad reputation for unscrupulous salespeople.
Business,President Bush pledged Wednesday to work with Congress to reduce the United States' huge deficits to assure markets that his administration supports a strong dollar.
Business,Retiring Rep. Billy Tauzin will become head of the pharmaceutical industry's top lobbying group next month after leaving his post as head of the House committee that regulates the pharmaceutical industry.
Business,Libya withdraws \$1bn of unfrozen assets from the US after a trade embargo is lifted as a reward for giving up weapons of mass destruction.
Business,Media giant Time Warner Inc. will pay fines of \$210 million under an agreement with the US government to be announced on Wednesday to settle charges that its America 
Business,Judging by yesterday #39;s trading action in shares of sporting goods and apparel company Russell (NYSE: RML) -- the shares were about flat on volume not terribly different than its recent 
Sci/Tech,"Google has begun an ambitious project to digitally scan books from 5 libraries: Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Michigan, the New York Public Library, and the University of Oxford."
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America is launching civil and criminal actions worldwide against movie pirates in a bid to curb illegal film downloading.
Sci/Tech,Sean O #39;Keefe on Monday officially resigned as the head of NASA to interview as the chancellor at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Sci/Tech,"Wavesat Inc., a fabless semiconductor developer of broadband wireless chips, today announced delivery of the first ever WiMAX chip, the DM256."
Sci/Tech,"Intelligent sensor networks moved a little closer to commercial deployment on Tuesday with the ratification of ZigBee. ZigBee is a short-range, very low-power wireless technology."
Sports,"LSU coach Nick Saban has talked to the Miami Dolphins about their vacant head coaching position. In a statement issued by LSU on Wednesday, Saban described the talks as  quot;a preliminary conversation with the "
Sports,"LSU football coach Nick Saban met with representatives of the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday night to discuss their head coaching job. In a statement today, Saban said he and the Dolphins had a  quot;preliminary quot; discussion and no decision was made."
Sports,"Glamorgan chairman Paul Russell has welcomed the new television deal for English cricket agreed on Wednesday. The England and Wales Cricket Board has awarded an exclusive four-year contract to BSkyB for Test matches, which will run until 2009."
Sports,"Shortstop Craig Counsell returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks, agreeing Wednesday to a \$2.7 million, two-year contract. Arizona traded Counsell to the Milwaukee Brewers after the 2003 season "
World," The ex Iraqi general known as ""Chemical Ali,"" who is accused of using chemical weapons attacks to kill thousands of Kurds, will be the first detained former Saddam Hussein regime figure to stand trial next week, a government official said Wednesday."
Business, Sprint Corp. is buying Nextel Communications Inc. in a  $35 billion US deal that will create the third largest wireless phone company in the US.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 15 (newratings.com) - Oil futures prices rose this morning after the US Energy Department reported a marginal decline in the countrys supplies of crude and heating oil."
Business,"First Command Financial Planning Inc., a company that sold high-fee mutual funds to military officers, has agreed to pay \$12 million to settle regulators #39; charges that it used misleading sales material to promote the funds, it was announced Wednesday."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 15 (newratings.com) - A US appeal court has upheld a lower courts decision that Research in Motion (RIMM.NAS) had infringed on the patents held by NTP, while canceling an injunction preventing the sales of Blackberry email devices "
Business,A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a key element of insurer Geico #39;s trademark infringement case against online search engine Google.
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America has filed lawuits against operators of more than 100 servers that use BitTorrent and eDonkey to swap copyighted movie files.
Sci/Tech,"US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, said the next administrator will face  quot;several critical missions, quot; including the shuttle #39;s return to flight, completing construction "
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - For the first time since closing a deal to purchase rival PeopleSoft Inc. for \$13.3 billion, Oracle Corp."
World," The Italian government on Wednesday sped  up parliamentary approval of a law that could overturn the  corruption convictions of a close friend of Prime Minister  Silvio Berlusconi, sparking fury among opposition politicians."
Sports,"LSU head football coach Nick Saban met with officials of the Miami Dolphins Tuesday evening about the team #39;s coaching position, university officials announced Wednesday."
Sports,NICOLAS Anelka #39;s future with Manchester City is in serious doubt after chairman John Wardle admitted for the first time the club would consider bids for him.
Sports," If you can #39;t beat  #39;em, join  #39;em. That #39;s exactly what free agent shortstop Edgar Renteria did on Wednesday by agreeing to a four year deal with the Boston Red Sox."
Sports,Spanish national team coach Luis Aragones faces a formal investigation after Spain #39;s Football Federation decided to open disciplinary proceedings over racist comments about Thierry Henry of France and Arsenal.
World," The European Union urged Liberia,  struggling to emerge from more than 10 years of civil war, to  bring its election laws up to international standards ahead of  an October vote."
World,"The former Iraqi general known as Chemical Ali, who is accused of using chemical weapons attacks to kill thousands of Kurds, will be the first of Saddam Husseins cohorts to stand trial next week, a government official said today."
World," Pakistan and India agreed to push forward plans for a nuclear hotline after two days of talks but failed to reach a deal on advance warning of ballistic missile tests, officials said."
World,"A Polish weapons maker signed a multimillion dollar contract Wednesday to equip the new Iraqi army with helicopters, machine guns and ambulances, a company official said."
Business,Google won a major legal victory today when a federal judge said the search engine could continue to sell ads triggered by searches using trademarked company names.
Business," Americans will travel in record  numbers this holiday season, thanks partly to Christmas and New  Year's landing on the weekend, the AAA said Wednesday in  releasing a travel survey."
Business," Planemaker Airbus said on Wednesday it  expected demand for 16,600 passenger planes over the next 20  years, including a sharp rise in demand for very large  airliners such as its new A380 doubledecker which is due to fly  in 2006."
Business,  First Command has reached a  $12 million settlement with federal regulators for making misleading statements and omitting important information when selling mutual funds to US military personnel.
Sports,"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - The Spanish Football Federation has launched an investigation into national team coach Luis Aragones #39; racial comments."
World,"Two armed hijackers released another two men from a bus in Athens in a fourth batch, bringing the total number of the released hostage to 12 , including 6 men and 6 women, police said Wednesday."
World," Days after he was acquitted in a corruption trial, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi got a warm welcome Wednesday from President Bush, who is grateful to Italy as a rare European ally willing to send troops to Iraq."
Business," ALEXANDRIA (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday  dismissed a key element of insurer GEICO's trademark  infringement case against online search engine Google Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A>."
Business,"Sprint Corp. is to acquire Nextel Communications Inc., title sponsor of the Breeders Cup Distaff (G1), in a \$35-billion deal that will create the nations third-largest wireless telephone service provider "
Business,WHITE HOUSE President Bush is pledging to  quot;take on quot; the nation #39;s huge deficits -- in hopes of shoring up the sagging US dollar.
Business,Italian luxury goods group Gucci Group has ruled out acquisitions and disposals for the next three years and predicted annual sales growth of at least 10 percent.
Sci/Tech,  (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW)    According to reports release on Tuesday Hollywood movies studios sued numerous operators of computer servers that help transfer digital movie files across online file sharing networks.
Sci/Tech,"This week, scientists f urther confirmed the presence of water on Mars, almost a year after the Mars Exploration Rovers landed on the fourth rocky planet from the sun."
Sci/Tech," (Dec 15, 2004) Just days after completing its second flyby of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon, Cassini proceeded on to its next target: Dione, Saturn #39;s 4th largest moon."
Sports,I guess we were all just very desperate and very stupid. Just last week there was that ray of hope that the National Hockey League labor strife could be nearing an end.
Sports,LSU coach Nick Saban and Dolphins officials met for several hours Tuesday night about the team #39;s vacant head-coaching position.
World,"Home Secretary David Blunkett is expected to quit on Wednesday, BBC political editor Andrew Marr has said. The news comes amid claims he misused his office to fast-track a visa for his former lover #39;s nanny."
World,TEHRAN: Iran Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi on Wednesday rejected any talks with the United States on the standoff over Iran #39;s nuclear programme because of Washington #39;s hostile attitude towards the Islamic republic.
World,"The latest abduction of a foreigner in Afghanistan - a Turkish engineer working on a US-sponsored road project - ended when the kidnappers killed him, apparently so he wouldn #39;t slow them down with police hot on their trail."
World,Police are investigating a British National Party leaflet posted to homes in south Wales opposing plans for a new mosque. Anti-racism campaigners in Swansea have handed copies to South Wales Police.
Business," Oil prices surged more than two dollars  on Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a fall in heating  oil stocks and cold weather gripped the U.S. Northeast, the  world's biggest heating fuel market."
Business,BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. suffered a somewhat mixed ruling in its legal battle with patent holding company NTP Inc.
Business,"TOKYO Managers at Japan #39;s largest companies were less optimistic about their business prospects in the last quarter but still plan big increases in capital investment this year, according to a central bank survey disclosed on Wednesday that offered hope "
Business,"Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. posted fourth-quarter profit Wednesday that trounced Wall Street forecasts due to an unexpected revival of its investment banking business, a signal that could bode well for some of its rivals."
Sports,"49ers officials have told FOXSports.com that 49ers head coach Dennis Erickson met with his players this morning and informed them that he was staying put, turning down the Ole Miss head coaching job."
Sports,  The Phonak cycling team wants to overturn a decision in which its racing license was denied because of a doping scandal.
World," A Cabinet minister embroiled in the messy fallout of an affair with a married woman resigned on Wednesday, his department said."
World,"Britons travelling to Indonesia over Christmas and the New Year face a  quot;heightened risk quot; of terrorist attacks, the Foreign Office in London has warned."
World,"Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi on Wednesday conditioned negotiations with the United States on a change in Washington #39;s attitude toward Tehran, the official IRNA news agency reported."
World, Pakistan recognized China as a market economy Wednesday and Beijing promised visiting Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz 150 million dollars in aid to build a nuclear power plant.
World," SYDNEY, Australia (AP)   Australia plans to enforce a maritime security zone more than 1,700 kilometres out to sea, far beyond its territorial waters, in a move to boost defences against possible terror attacks on its soil and offshore oil and gas facilities, Prime Minister John Howard said Wednesday."
World," Senior British government minister David  Blunkett, a trusted ally of Prime Minister Tony Blair, resigned  on Wednesday, a government official confirmed."
World," LECCO, Italy (Reuters) - A nurse has killed six patients in  a provincial hospital in northern Italy because she wanted to  ""feel more important,"" prosecutors said on Wednesday."
Business,"Sprint and Nextel Communications each have 15 retail stores in Colorado and both are known for offering a popular push-to-talk service, or walkie-talkie-like product that "
Business,Time Warner will be paying \$210 million as part of a settlement for securities fraud charges leveled by the US Department of Justice.
Sci/Tech,"Nokia Corp. of Finland today unveiled a new program to help consumers identify original batteries of the No. 1 mobile phone manufacturer, an action that comes in the face of reports of exploding "
Sci/Tech,"The average level of a deadly form of air pollution dropped in the US from 1999 to 2003 as new pollution controls made strides in battling the nation #39;s air quality problem, the Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday."
Sports,San Francisco 49ers coach Dennis Erickson informed this players during a Wednesday morning team meeting that he will not leave to become the new head coach at the University of Mississippi.
Sports,"As every second ticks away, the Mets and Pedro Martinez get a little closer to consummating what will amount to a four-year marriage - for better, for worse, for partial tears,  quot;Who #39;s Your Daddy quot; and the presence of pint-sized Nelson de la Rosa."
Sports, NASCAR is not expecting any immediate changes to its top tier racing series following the merger between telecommunications giant Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc.
World,Andrew Hall says South Africa plan to take advantage of England's inadequate preparation in the first Test.
Business,Government has signed a Declaration of Intent with a European aircraft manufacturer that will see Pretoria taking stock of between eight and 14 military airbuses between 2010 and 2014.
Business,"  Everywhere you look and everywhere you go these days, people are using cell phones. Right now, air travelers can only use their cells phones before their flights take off, but that could soon change."
Business,"A federal judge in Alexandria, Va., will hear opening arguments today in a case that pits Geico against Google. Geico, the auto insurer owned by Berkshire Hathaway, sued Google in May for trademark infringement."
Sci/Tech,"The overall market revenue for Linux desktops, servers and packaged software will exceed US\$35 billion by 2008, research published today has claimed."
Sports,NASCAR is not expecting any immediate changes to its top-tier racing series following the merger between telecommunications giant Sprint Corp.
World,"As the standoff gripped the nation, Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis postponed his departure for a European Union summit in Brussels by one day until Thursday."
World,"By the News-Register. Mahmoud Abbas, the interim leader of the Palestinian Authority, has made it clear that he believes terrorist attacks aimed at Israelis must end if there is to be peace between his people and Israel."
World,"A cabinet minister embroiled in the messy fallout of an affair with a married woman resigned Wednesday, his department said."
Business," Washington, D.C., Mayor Anthony Williams on Wednesday said the deal to bring Major League Baseball back to the U.S. capital was close to dead after the city council changed the plan to require private financing."
World,"Star shortstop Edgar Renteria told The Boston Globe he has agreed to a  $40 million, four year contract with the Red Sox, the paper reported on its Web site Wednesday."
World,"Top officials from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay gathered Wednesday for high-level trade talks ahead of a two-day summit taking place 10 years after leaders officially created South America's Mercosur zone."
Business,"Faced with growing pressure to upgrade their networks and compete with larger rivals, Sprint and Nextel Communications are poised to join forces in a \$35 billion takeover that will give the combined entity a value of around \$70 billion."
Business,The US Federal Reserve yesterday raised interest rates by a quarter point to 2.25 per cent and signalled that there had been no change in its assessment of economic conditions.
Business,"For the second year in a row, US imports from Mexico lost ground to China, El Universal reports. The world #39;s largest economy, the United States, took 10.7 percent "
Business,"Air traffic is seen increasing steadily worldwide in 2004, the International Air Transport Association said Wednesday. Passenger traffic for 2004 is expected to increase by 11 percent from a year ago, the "
Business,"Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s biggest media company, agreed to pay \$210 million to settle a US Justice Department probe into whether its America Online unit improperly booked advertising sales."
Business,It seemed amazing at first. Video rental titan Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) is axing late fees? Considering that the company had projected \$250 million to \$300 million in late fees next year -- or an average of 
Business,"US transport group Kansas City Southern has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Mexico #39;s busiest railroad in a deal worth at least \$550 million, ending a bitter legal dispute with Mexican company TMM."
Sci/Tech," Movie studios have expanded their fight against illegal downloading, suing more than 100 US and European based computer services that transmit movie files across Internet file sharing networks."
Sci/Tech,"The launch of Microsoft #39;s test version throws down a gauntlet to Google. With Yahoo! and Ask Jeeves gearing up, too, a battle is brewing."
Sci/Tech,Nokia on Wednesday said it will put hologram labels on cell phone batteries as part of a move to help consumers avoid counterfeits.
Sci/Tech,"The Zafi.d worm continued to sweep through the Internet Wednesday, creating such a flood of messages as it replicated that by one security vendor #39;s estimate, it accounted for 10 percent of the world #39;s mail."
Sci/Tech,Apple has finally done it. They have blocked the files downloaded from RealNetworks music store from playing on iPod Photo. The software update on the Apples music player will not let it now play files downloaded from Reals Harmony software.
Sci/Tech,"As the first signs of winter push into the Northeast, researchers have some good news for fair weather fans -pring is coming earlier than it used to."
Sci/Tech,"You know that hard disk manufacturers have worked miracles to increase the areal density or storage capacity of any given size platter, but Toshiba Corp."
Sci/Tech,"Melodeo CEO Bill Valenti said:  quot;There #39;s no denying the market potential for music delivered to mobile phones. In 2003, there were approximately 526 million wireless phones sold."
Sci/Tech,"Firefox, the alternative Web browser from the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation, is chipping away at Microsoft Internet Explorer #39;s stranglehold on the market."
Sports,"The chess game between the NHL and the NHLPA continued Tuesday, with the league rejecting the players #39; offer from last Thursday and tabling a counteroffer, which was in turn rejected by the NHLPA."
Sports,"The deal to bring Major League Baseball back to Washington, DC, was described by Mayor Anthony Williams as close to dead on Wednesday after the City Council changed the plan to require private financing."
Sports, San Francisco 49ers head coach Dennis Erickson will remain with the team after discussing the head coaching vacancy at Ole Miss with school officials on Tuesday.
Sports," After surrendering the second most runs in the National League last season, the Cincinnati Reds have made an attempt to improve their bullpen."
World,"David Blunkett #39;s resignation this evening could mark the end of one of the most extraordinary political careers, which saw the former home secretary overcome disability and poverty to rise to one of the great offices of state."
World,"BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Brussels late Wednesday ahead of an EU summit widely expected to give Ankara a green light to start membership negotiations with the bloc."
World,"DUP leader, Ian Paisley has claimed confidential sources have told him the IRA may be about to go ahead and decommission its weapons."
Business,"UPDATED: Sprint (Quote, Chart) and Nextel (Quote, Chart) have agreed to merge, to better compete with Cinglar and Verizon Wireless for voice and data customers."
Business," Lawyers for the Russian oil giant Yukos made their first appearance in a US court, as the company made a last ditch effort to avert a weekend auction of its major asset."
Business,Airline travelers might be able to use their mobile phones and other wireless devices in the air under a proposal put forward by US communications regulators on Wednesday to ease the current ban.
World," ""Hi Sergeant, we hear there are clashes  in Baquba. Do you have any information on that?"" screams the  journalist down a bad mobile phone line from Baghdad."
Sci/Tech,"The Hubble Space Telescope, arguably one of the greatest achievements of the space program, needs to be rescued. And astronauts should be sent to do the job."
Sci/Tech,"As the first signs of winter push into the US Northeast, American researchers have some good news for fair weather fans - spring is coming earlier than it used to."
World,"Bus hijackers tonight set a Thursday morning deadline for Greek authorities to deliver a ransom of 740,000, threatening to blow up the vehicle and six remaining hostages if they did not receive the money."
Sci/Tech,"SPRING TORRENTS: In one of the most comprehensive studies of plants #39; response to the global warming trend, Cornell scientists and their colleagues at the University of Wisconsin concluded "
Sci/Tech," NVIDIA today announced the newest GPU in its GeForce 6 series of graphics processors, the NVIDIA GeForce 6200 GPU with TurboCache technology."
Sports,Australia and Pakistan both delayed naming their teams for the first cricket test starting in Perth today as they consider adding extra pacemen to their bowling stocks in anticipation of a speed war.
Sports,"The Reds added two pitchers to their bullpen today, signing veteran right-handers David Weathers and Ben Weber. Weathers, 35, signed a one-year deal with an option for 2006."
Sports, Track star Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against the man whose company is at the center of a federal investigation into illegal steroid use among some of the nation's top athletes.
World,"Britain #39;s top law-enforcement officer, a key member of Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s cabinet, resigned on Wednesday after acknowledging that his department had fast-tracked a visa for his former lover #39;s nanny."
Sports,"com. Edgar Renteria, for nine years one of the Majors #39; best all-around and most underrated shortstops, has agreed with the Red Sox on a four-year contract."
Sports, Spanish national team coach Luis Aragones faces a formal investigation after Spain #39;s Football Federation decided to open disciplinary proceedings over racist comments about Thierry Henry of France and Arsenal.
World,"BRUSSELS: The EU sought Wednesday to keep pressure on Turkey over its bid to start talks on joining the bloc, as last-minute haggling seemed set to go down to the wire at a summit poised to give a green light to Ankara."
World,The United Nations says fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo continued Wednesday. The Congolese government and neighboring Rwanda have traded accusations yet again over who is involved.
Sports," The deal to bring Major League Baseball back to Washington, D.C, was described by Mayor Anthony Williams as close to dead Wednesday after the City Council changed the plan to require private financing."
Sports," The NHL is disappearing right before our eyes, and the reason is simple."
Sports, It wasn't hard for college basketball coaches to get to know NCAA president Myles Brand. He went and met them.
Sports," The deal to bring Major League  Baseball back to Washington, D.C, was described by Mayor  Anthony Williams as close to dead Wednesday after the City  Council changed the plan to require private financing."
Sports," If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.  That's exactly what free agent shortstop Edgar Renteria did on  Wednesday by agreeing to a four year deal with the Boston Red  Sox."
Sports,"Mayor Anthony A. Williams says the deal to bring baseball to D.C. is in ""great, great jeopardy"" because of changes to the stadium agreement."
Sci/Tech,Nvidia #39;s new chip is a version of its existing mainstream GeForce 6200 PCI Express chip - but with the added bonus of TurboCache.
Business, Oil prices surged nearly 6 percent on  Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a fall in heating oil  stocks in the midst of the season's first arctic cold blast in  the Northeast.
Business," Washington, D.C., Mayor Anthony  Williams on Wednesday said the deal to bring Major League  Baseball back to the U.S. capital was close to dead after the  city council changed the plan to require private financing."
Sports,"backed Midland Formula One team planned for 2006 has hired the grandson of former Russian president Boris Yeltsin as marketing director, Kommersant daily newspaper said on Wednesday."
Business," A U.S. bankruptcy judge will hear  arguments on Thursday in Russian oil company Yukos' <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=YUKO.MM target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">YUKO.MM</A>  request to stop the impending auction of its main production  unit."
Business, U.S. stocks barely budged on Wednesday  as a 2 week high in crude oil prices limited gains by  reigniting worry about energy costs eating into corporate  profits and consumer spending.
Business," BCE Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BCE.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BCE.TO</A> unveiled its first  dividend increase in 10 years on Wednesday and said it expects  higher revenue and per share profit next year, mainly from  wireless, video and high speed Internet services."
Business,"The drug maker's difficulties are evident, but its productivity may make it worth a second look."
Business,"The broker's 26 jump in average daily trades was nice growth, but will it last?"
Business,"Greenspan basically has stopped the movie projector and pushed the button that says, ""reverse."""
Business,"Federal regulators have proposed allowing cell phones to be used on airplanes, and took steps toward bringing high-speed wireless Internet connections to passengers #39; seats."
Business,"US President George W. Bush said on Wednesday that his government still adheres to the strong-dollar policy.  quot;The policy of my government is a strong-dollar policy, quot; Bush "
Business,"  A lawyer has been convicted of using a credit card scam to pay his way through law school. Christian Ehlers, 29, a 2001 graduate of Loyola Law School, was found guilty Tuesday of conspiracy, fraud "
Sci/Tech,"A new virus strain masquerading as electronic Christmas cards is accounting for one in every 10 e-mails hitting in-boxes, security experts warned Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"As the first signs of winter push into the Northeast, Cornell University researchers have some good news for fair weather fans _ spring is coming a week earlier than it did 40 years ago."
Sports,Rick Majerus is a basketball savant. Nobody questions that. He #39;s a winner. Nobody questions that. He #39;ll be a tremendous hire for Southern California.
Sports,Counsell was a member of Arizona #39;s 2001 World Series championship team as well as the 1997 world champion Florida Marlins. He was the Most Valuable Player of the 2001 National 
World,"Norwegian peace envoy Erik Solheimmet Wednesday with Tamil Tigers leaders at the rebel-held northerntown of Kilinochchi in a fresh attempt to revive Sri Lanka #39;s peacetalks, the national television reported."
Sci/Tech, One of three Michigan men who hacked into the national computer system of Lowe's hardware stores and tried to steal customers' credit card information was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in federal prison.
Sci/Tech," It's bound to be an unusual awards show when Snoop Dogg shows up to argue with a computerized version of himself, sexy women in lingerie seductively coo secret video game codes to viewers and bubbly model Brooke Burke beats out stately Dame Judi Dench for best actress."
Sci/Tech," The courtship was public, and now they're engaged. Even though we knew it was coming, journalists seem to have plenty to write about now that underdogs Sprint and Nextel have announced their  #36;35 billion nuptial plans, including a rumor that one of the wireless industry's big dogs would try to spoil the party."
Sci/Tech," A federal judge on Wednesday handed online search engine Google Inc.  a victory in a trademark infringement case on Wednesday, ruling that when users searched for insurer GEICO, Google could display rivals as well."
Sci/Tech," Ask Jeeves (Nasdaq: ASKJ) will launch its own desktop search tool on Wednesday, amid the hoopla over similar announcements from Google, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO). The Ask Jeeves desktop application is based on technology it obtained through the acquisition of privately owned Tuckaroo in June."
Sci/Tech," Sprint Corp.  said on Wednesday it would buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications Inc.  for about  #36;36 billion, creating a U.S. wireless carrier with nearly 40 million subscribers."
Sci/Tech," Security software vendor Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) is negotiating to buy Veritas Software (Nasdaq: VRTS), a provider of data storage software, for more than US #36;13 billion, according to press reports."
Sci/Tech," Much has been said about the impact Oracle's (Nasdaq: ORCL) acquisition of PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) is likely to have on the enterprise software market. The U.S. Justice Department thought it would have an adverse effect, creating a de facto monopoly. A federal judge thought otherwise, though, as did the European Commission."
Sci/Tech," IDG World Expo on Wednesday offered details about the Macintosh Games Pavilion, featured at next month's Macworld Conference  amp; Expo in San Francisco, Calif. The pavilion will feature new games from publishers including Aspyr Media, MacSoft, Freeverse Software and Ambrosia Software. It'll also be populated by an Arcade area where showgoers can get their hands on Power Mac G5s and iMac G5s running the latest titles available for the Macintosh."
Sci/Tech, It may be freezing cold and covered in ice now but 70 million years ago the Arctic Ocean was as tepid as the Mediterranean.
Sci/Tech, Meteorologists warned on Wednesday that 2004 would be one of the hottest years since records began as environment ministers tried to crack U.S. resistance to joining international efforts against global warming.
Sci/Tech," Tony Blair will get short shrift from George W. Bush on global warming when he leads the G8 in 2005 but the fight with Washington might help him shed the ""poodle"" tag he got over support for the Iraq war, analysts say."
Sci/Tech, NASA and university astronomers are eagerly awaiting  the launch of a nbsp;space probe bound to collide with a comet and give  researchers a glimpse inside the solar system's nbsp;icy  wanderers. nbsp;
Sci/Tech," Two endangered Atlantic right whales have been spotted tangled in lines off the coast of the Carolinas, and the crews of ships in the area have been asked to look for them."
Sci/Tech," As the first signs of winter push into the Northeast, researchers have some good news for fair weather fans  #151; spring is coming earlier than it used to. The lilacs say so."
World," Senior British government minister David Blunkett resigned on Wednesday, ripping a hole in Prime Minister Tony Blair's team months before an expected general election."
World," When Ginko Sato landed her first job in the 1950s, the only person who genuinely welcomed her was the other woman in her office, a secretary who was relieved she would have help serving tea to colleagues and guests."
World," In a scene reminiscent of Florida circa 2000, two teams of Republican and Democratic election workers held punch card ballots up to the light Wednesday and whispered back and forth as they tried to divine the voters' intent from a few hanging chads."
World," Two suspected Albanians armed with  rifles and dynamite hijacked a packed passenger bus in Athens  and warned they would ""light the fuse"" if a Thursday deadline  for payment of a  $1 million ransom was not met."
Business,"Confidence among Japans big manufacturers deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters, although their capital spending plans were revised higher, the Bank of Japans tankan survey for December showed on Wednesday."
Business,"Steel company ThyssenKrupp AG said Wednesday it has sold some 48,000 residential housing units in western Germany for euro2.1 billion (US\$2.8 billion) to a consortium of real estate funds of US bank Morgan Stanley and Germany #39;s Corpus-Immobiliengruppe."
World," HILLSBOROUGH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Northern Ireland  Protestant hard-liner Ian Paisley said on Wednesday the IRA may  be about to disarm but he would not share power with its  political ally Sinn Fein without photographic proof of the act."
World," Turkey launched a new currency Saturday by dropping six zeros from the old one, in a sign of progress in its decades long struggle with inflation. But getting rid of old habits in a country where even a loaf of bread costs hundreds of thousands isn't likely to be easy."
Sci/Tech,Experts at Sophos report that the virus is currently accounting for 75 of all virus reports at Sophos #39;s global network of monitoring stations in the last 24 hours.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 15, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - SAP AG said today that it #39;s offering customers a new service to ensure the security of SAP systems."
Sports,"TORONTO Dec 14, 2004 - The NHL moved a step closer to losing the season Tuesday, when the league and players #39; association rejected proposals for a new collective bargaining agreement."
Sci/Tech,"As many of you have noticed, there has been a deluge of recipes and food related stories. It's as if a floodgate of anecdotal recipes and comments has been unleashed upon the queue. Both balsamic vinigga's and Trollaxor's stubble stories were meant to discourage this swell of Christmas time cheer. Now, I present for the meek, scared of e-backlash, a guide to making your very own K5 recipe from scratch."
World,A plan by Australia to extend its maritime security zone into New Zealand territorial waters has taken New Zealand by surprise. Australia #39;s Prime Minister John Howard says ships destined for Australia could 
World,Romania's president-elect  warns he may call fresh elections if his alliance fails to form a new government.
Business,President Bush said on Wednesday a renewed drive to cut US budget deficits should help the weak dollar and that Tuesday #39;s Federal Reserve interest-rate hike showed Alan 
Sci/Tech,SAP AG on Wednesday unveiled a service that evaluates security settings across a customer #39;s SAP enterprise system. SAP Security Optimization helps customers identify and fix vulnerabilities 
Sports,RANGERS have rejected a  amp;pound7.5 million (\$19m) bid from Newcastle United for French central defender Jean-Alain Boumsong.  quot;I can confirm we have been in touch with Rangers and I can confirm he is one of 
Sports,"mails have returned from two weeks off. The first week, they succumbed to the shocking news of Notre Dame firing Ty Willingham."
World,"Star shortstop Edgar Renteria told The Boston Globe he has agreed to a  $40 million, four year contract with the Red Sox, the paper reported on its Web site Wednesday."
Sports,Sprinter Marion Jones files a defamation suit against BALCO founder Victor Conte on Wednesday after Conte said that Jones had taken steroids.
Sports,Oregon State suspends four players for the Insight Bowl against Notre Dame on Dec. 28.
Sci/Tech,"Well, hang on there, let's give them a chance"
Business," Oil prices surged nearly 6 percent on  Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a fall in heating oil  stocks in the midst of an arctic cold blast in the Northeast,  the world's largest heating oil market."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Review</strong> Dedicated follower of fashion?
Sci/Tech,Will this be third time lucky for dotcom boom darling?
Sci/Tech,<strong>Letters</strong> And cheap tinsel worries wifi fans
Sci/Tech,The number of personal computers worldwide is expected to rise to 1.3 billion by 2010 say analysts.
Sci/Tech,"Some home printers produce photos that are cheaper and better quality than the High Street, tests show."
Sci/Tech,"Experts are to study the ""sweaty palmed excitement"" of people playing their computer and console games."
Sci/Tech,"One in five people using the new chip and pin credit and debit cards is still signing rather than using a pin number, research suggests."
Sci/Tech,Time Warner agrees to pay \$210m to settle charges of securities fraud involving America Online.
Sci/Tech,More than one million UK households now have two or more Freeview boxes for different television sets.
Sci/Tech," Nintendo Co. will begin selling an  adaptor for its DS and Game Boy Advance handheld game players  to allow them to play music and video, the company said,  matching a popular feature on Sony's portable game machine."
Sci/Tech," WAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co.'s humanoid robot  has been around: he's rung the famed bell at the New York Stock  Exchange, met Spain's king, and even traveled with Japan's  prime minister to Prague as a goodwill ambassador."
Sci/Tech,"Time Warner Inc. has agreed to pay more than \$500 million to settle allegations that its America Online division improperly pumped up revenue and engaged in other unlawful practices before and after the two companies merged.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"Even though we knew it was coming, journalists seem to have plenty to write about now that underdogs Sprint and Nextel have announced their \$35 billion nuptial plans, including a rumor that one of the industry's big dogs would try to spoil the party. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. won a major legal victory Wednesday when a federal judge ruled that the search engine's advertising policy does not violate federal trademark laws.
Sci/Tech,Federal regulators voted Wednesday to begin allowing airline passengers high-speed wireless Internet access on their laptop computers.
Sci/Tech,One of three Michigan men who hacked into the national computer system of Lowe's hardware stores and tried to steal customers' credit card information was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in federal prison.
Sci/Tech,"Associate Administrator Craig E. Steidle, the retired Navy rear admiral who runs NASA's not-so-new-anymore Office of Exploration Systems, went to work for NASA after the top brass lured him in as a consultant."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> TOKYO (Reuters) - Nintendo Co. will begin selling an\adaptor for its DS and Game Boy Advance handheld game players\to allow them to play music and video, the company said,\matching a popular feature on Sony's portable game machine.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Shares of Electronic Arts Inc., the country's largest video-game publisher, climbed Tuesday on news that it has gained exclusive rights to use NFL teams and players in its video games."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists perform a surgical operation on a living cell, using a needle just a few billionths of a metre wide."
Business,Korea's new facility could stimulate biotech research in Asia and lower costs for biotech companies.
Sci/Tech,"Thousands of Antarctic penguin chicks could starve after being cut off by a giant iceberg, officials say."
Sci/Tech,"School pupils in Singapore lead the world in maths and science tests, latest international rankings suggest."
Sci/Tech,"In a global conservation study, scientists are hunting for the world's largest freshwater fish. The current record holder? A 660-pound (300-kilogram) catfish."
Sci/Tech,<I>National Geographic</I> writer Tim McGirk discusses post-election Afghanistan and the hunt for international terrorist Osama bin Laden.
Business,President Bush #39;s drive to deploy a multibillion-dollar shield against ballistic missiles was set back on Wednesday by what critics called a stunning failure of its first full flight test in two years.
Sci/Tech,Google announced an agreement Tuesday with Oxford University and some of the leading US research libraries to begin converting their holdings into files that would be freely searchable over the Web.
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves (Quote, Chart) entered the desktop search competition with a beta version of its own service that scours users #39; computers."
Sci/Tech,"As the White House search for NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe #39;s successor began Monday, the emerging list of candidates indicated that the next space chief will have fewer "
Sports," Olympic track star Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against BALCO head Victor Conte, who told a national TV audience that he gave her steroids and watched her inject herself with them."
World,"Top British government minister David Blunkett resigned on Wednesday over a charge of abuse of office, ripping a hole in Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s "
World,"Iraqi officials plan to make one of the highest-profile figures in Saddam Hussein #39;s regime - Ali Hassan al-Majid, called  quot;Chemical Ali quot; by the West -he first person to be tried for war crimes."
Sports, Lang Campbell played like an All American even against major college competition.
World," U.S. funded reconstruction in Iraq is gaining pace in some areas, albeit on a smaller scale than hoped, despite mounting attacks and intimidation by insurgents, said a senior U.S. official on Wednesday."
Sports, Four suspended Oregon State players won't be reinstated to play in the Insight Bowl on Dec. 28 against Notre Dame.
World, HALIFAX (CP)   A Serbian woman who sought refuge in a Halifax church basement for 441 days before being forced to leave Canada is concerned about unexpected delays in handling her immigration application.
Business,"  2004-12-15 11:01:48 Oil - Brent higher on US cold snap ahead of this afternoon #39;s US inventories LONDON (AFX) - Oil prices were higher in pre-market deals ahead of this afternoon #39;s US weekly inventory data, with winter heating oil "
Business,Time Warner has agreed to pay \$210 million to settle criminal securities fraud charges brought by the Justice Department against the company #39;s America Online unit.
Sci/Tech,"Online file-sharing is less of a problem for the movie industry because it has a much more diverse revenue model. In addition to the sale of movie tickets, money comes in from co-branding "
Sci/Tech,"According to the Microsoft site, the vulnerabilty in WordPad allows an attacker to take complete control of the affected system."
Sports,"Brian Curtis doesn #39;t think the LSU coach will be leaving Baton Rouge any time soon. By Brian Curtis. NEW YORK, NY -- As I first reported on CSTV #39;s Crystal Ball in early November and here on November 11th, LSU "
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc.  fired three executives and four managers from its Bentonville, Arkansas headquarters for violating company rules, the company said on Wednesday."
Business,"So, what does a board with more than \$100 billion in wealth do for an encore?"
Business,"While creative, Blockbuster's latest policy change will have little impact on Netflix."
Business," BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Natural disasters will  cost insurers a record \$35 billion this year, after hurricanes  lashed the Caribbean and southeastern United States and a  record 10 typhoons soaked Japan in events seen as linked to  global warming, climate experts said on Wednesday."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> fired  three executives and four managers from its Bentonville,  Arkansas headquarters for violating company rules, the company  said on Wednesday."
Business,Sprint (FON:NYSE - news - research) chief Gary Forsee is billing the Nextel (NXTL:Nasdaq - news - research) deal as strength building on strength.
Business,Time Warner Inc. agreed Wednesday to pay \$210 million to settle criminal securities fraud charges brought by the Justice Department against the company #39;s America Online unit.
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON, December 15: The Motion Picture Association of America has filed suit against more than 100 file-sharing networks such as BitTorrent, Direct Connect and eDonkey, which allow users to download illegal copies of movies and television shows from "
Sci/Tech,"According to JCN Network, Toshiba has announced a new breakthrough technology in hard disk drives (HDD) based on perpendicular recording, setting new benchmarks for data density, boosting the capacity of a single 1.8-inch hard-disk platter to 40 gigabytes "
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. and Intel Corp. are parting ways on the development of the Itanium chip for server computers, ending a more than 10 year partnership on a project that has produced far less "
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer Inc. has updated the software for some of its iPod digital media players so that songs bought from RealNetworks Inc.
Sci/Tech," SingTel will begin selling high speech third generation mobile phones, or 3G phones, from Thursday, making it the first company in the region to sell the new technology."
Sports,"Liverpool was looking good for a win against Portsmouth in the premiership game being played at Anfield. However, a goal in the injury time by Portsmouths Lomana LuaLua spoiled their chances."
Sports,The Spanish Football Association has opened a disciplinary file against Luis Aragones - but anti-racism campaigners expect the Spain coach to be let off with a warning.
Sci/Tech, The proposed merger of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. could face a rocky start as the companies work to run and eventually merge two wireless technologies without breaking the bank or losing customers.
World,"Islamabad, Dec 15 (UNI) Pakistani and Indian negotiators today concluded talks on nuclear confidence building measures (NCBMs) without finalising the proposed draft agreement on prior notification of missile tests by Islamabad and New Delhi."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   A band of former soldiers took over ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide #39;s former home early Wednesday and said they would use it to provide security in the neighborhood on the outskirts of the capital."
Sci/Tech," The Firefox browser has become an instant sensation, in just a few weeks gaining impressively against Microsoft Corp.'s market leading but malware beleaguered Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech, Google Inc. won a major legal victory Wednesday when a federal judge ruled that the search engine's advertising policy does not violate federal trademark laws.
Sci/Tech, Telecommunications giant Sprint Corp. is acquiring Nextel Communications Inc. in a  #36;35 billion deal that would create the nation's third largest wireless telephone service provider.
Sci/Tech," Apple on Wednesday released Mac OS X v10.3.7, the latest release of its ""Panther"" operating system. The company recommends the update for all users of Panther, and said that the update ""delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability."""
Sci/Tech," The year 2004, punctuated by four powerful hurricanes in the Caribbean and deadly typhoons lashing Asia, was the fourth hottest on record, extending a trend that has seen the 10 warmest years ever beginning in the 1990s, a U.N. weather agency said Wednesday."
Business," U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on  Wednesday, as better than expected quarterly results from  investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LEH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LEH.N</A> helped to  offset a two week high in crude oil prices."
Business," A federal judge on Wednesday  handed online search engine Google Inc. a victory in a  trademark infringement case on Wednesday, ruling that when  users searched for insurer GEICO, Google could display rivals  as well."
World," ANKARA/STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tayyip  Erdogan voiced confidence on Wednesday that Turkey would win a  date for opening long-delayed European Union entry talks at a  landmark summit of the bloc's 25 leaders this week."
Business,The proposed merger of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. could face a rocky start as the companies work to run and eventually merge two wireless technologies without breaking the bank or losing customers.
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) Yahoo Inc. announced that it has released a new tool to search computer hard drives as it strives to compete with rivals Google Inc.
Sci/Tech,"IN February, Apple followed up its wildly popular iPod music player with the iPod Mini. This smaller, sleeker \$250 player could hold 1,000 songs and came in five brushed-aluminum colors."
Sci/Tech,"In a briefing with reporters, Oracle President Charles Phillips reaffirmed the company #39;s plans to solidify the deal before Dec. 30."
Sports,"San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Olympic track and field star Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit against BALCO chief Victor Conte on Wednesday."
Sports,Luis Aragons could lose his job as Spain #39;s coach after the Spanish Football Association launched an investigation into remarks he made about Arsenal #39;s Thierry Henry.
World,A man holding hostages on a bus in Athens threatens to blow it up if a ransom is not paid in the morning.
Sports," ASHBURN, Va. (Sports Network) - San Francisco 49ers head  coach Dennis Erickson will remain with the team after  discussing the head coaching vacancy at Ole Miss with school  officials on Tuesday."
World,The floundering Russian oil giant Yukos filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Houston Wednesday in an effort to stop the Russian government from selling its core production unit at an auction this weekend. Analysts predicted the move would have no real impact on the planned sale.
Business," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> and  Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> on Wednesday ended their 10 year  partnership to co develop the Itanium chip for server  computers, following disappointing sales of the product."
Business,Many have been expecting the initial public offering (IPO) from the Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) to be hot. The shares were originally priced at \$20 to \$22 each.
Sci/Tech,"Linux is much more popular in the enterprise than previously thought, according to a new report out today. IT research firm IDC combined several of its data studies and threw in a few that it didn #39;t already "
Sci/Tech,"The year 2004 was the fourth hottest ever recorded and the past decade was the warmest since measurements began in 1861, the World Meteorological Organisation said Wednesday."
Sports,Striker Bonaventure Kalou netted twice to send AJ Auxerre through to the first knockout round of the UEFA Cup at the expense of Rangers on Wednesday.
Sports,Rangers joined the European scrapheap after a Bonaventure Kalou double fired Auxerre to a 2-0 victory at Ibrox. The home side had only to avoid defeat to progress to the knockout stage but were out-classed by the visitors.
World,British Prime Minister Tony Blair has lost one of his key supporters with the resignation of controversial Home Secretary David Blunkett.
Sports, The Boston Celtics Wednesday placed forward Tom Gugliotta back on the injured list.
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed shortstop Craig Counsell, who has played for two World Series championship teams."
World, Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos made a last ditch legal bid Wednesday to halt the looming auction of its core production unit after filing for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court.
World," Pauline Gore, whose son Al became vice president and nearly captured the presidency and whose husband had a long and distinguished career in Congress, died Wednesday. She was 92."
World, President Bush pledged Wednesday to work with Congress to reduce the government's huge budget deficit as a key step in assuring the world that his administration supports a strong dollar.
Sci/Tech,"Time Warner Inc. will pay \$210 million to settle charges that its America Online unit fraudulently inflated its revenue figures. Separately, it is expected to pay about \$300 million to settle SEC charges related to its buyout of a stake held by Germany's Bertelsmann AG in AOL Europe."
Sci/Tech,"Mike Volpi, routing technology general manager at Cisco, spoke recently about important new application-aware networking technology, service providers and his 10 years at Cisco."
Sci/Tech,"Amid continuing problems with the release of its financial statements, Nortel Networks yesterday reported a loss for this year's third quarter but said it expects improvements in fourth-quarter revenue."
Sci/Tech,"Officials from Sprint and Nextel Communications today announced a definitive agreement to merge their two companies, creating the third-largest mobile phone company in the U.S."
Sci/Tech,"Knowing that some Mac-heads can sometimes be hard to buy for, columnist Ryan Faas offers some gift ideas for the Mac fan in your life."
Sci/Tech,"For the first time since closing a deal to purchase PeopleSoft for \$10.3 billion, Oracle has begun offering a glimpse of how it plans to digest its acquisition and handle what will represent four different product lines."
Sci/Tech,"SAP is offering a new service called SAP Security Optimization, which provides a detailed analysis of security gaps and vulnerabilities and action plans on how to resolve them."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint has agreed to buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications in a deal worth \$35.17 billion, combining the No. 3 and No. 5 U.S. wireless carriers and creating a new company with about 40 million customers."
Business,Host Marriott Corp. said Wednesday that it is selling a majority of its stake in Courtyard hotels to an institutional investor for \$92 million in a move to divest a noncore asset.
Business,"Research in Motion lost part of the case on appeal, but it #39;s not over until it #39;s over. Specifically, the patent infringement finding against the maker of the email device was upheld by the appeals court."
Business,Federal regulators narrowly approved rules Wednesday that phase out many of the government-mandated discounts the four major regional telephone companies must give rivals to encourage them to compete for local service customers.
Sci/Tech,HELSINKI: Internet security experts warned last Tuesday of a new virulent e-mail worm particularly successful in infecting computers as it is disguised as a multilingual electronic Christmas card.
Sci/Tech,"com December 15, 2004, 2:07 PM PT. Sales of new and used PCs running the Linux operating system will reach \$10 billion by 2008, market researcher IDC predicted Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,SAP AG unveils a service that evaluates security settings across a customer #39;s SAP enterprise system. SAP AG on Wednesday unveiled a service that evaluates security settings across a customer #39;s SAP enterprise system.
Sci/Tech,"Symantec launches an optional, anti-spam subscription service for customers of its Internet e-mail gateway and enterprise-class antivirus products."
Sports,  Scottish giants Rangers crashed out of a European competition for the second time this season following a 2 0 defeat at home to Auxerre in the UEFA Cup.
Sports, The Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder Keith Ginter from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitcher Justin Lehr and outfielder Nelson Cruz.
World,"LONDON, DECEMBER 15: Senior British minister David Blunkett resigned on Wednesday, ripping a hole in Prime Minister Tony Blairs team months before an expected general election."
Sports,"Redskins kicker John Hall is done for the season with a torn right quad muscle, his fourth leg injury in three months. The team signed Jeff Chandler to replace Hall."
Business,"Florida's Department of Citrus wants to put the squeeze on producers of low-carb orange juice, claiming their labels confuse consumers into believing they're purchasing 100 percent juice when buying a product that's 42 percent juice."
Business,MOSCOW The Russian oil producer Yukos sought bankruptcy protection in the United States on Wednesday and requested an emergency court hearing to stop the Russian government #39;s auction of its largest production unit.
Business,MILAN General Motors and Fiat on Wednesday edged closer to initiating a legal battle that could pit the two carmakers against each other in a New York City court room as early as next month.
Business,"Shares in Air China, the country #39;s flagship carrier, closed 8.2 per cent higher yesterday when it began trading in Hong Kong, as Chinese stocks in the territory continued to rebound "
Business,The Bank of Japan said Wednesday the confidence of the nation #39;s largest manufacturers has fallen for the first time in more than two years.
Business,"Robert Polet, the new chief executive of Gucci, has vowed to double the size of the core Gucci brand over the next seven years. He also said that loss-making "
Business,Google won a major legal victory Wednesday when a US judge said the search engine could continue to sell ads triggered by searches that use trademarked company names.
Business,"The US dollar fell against the euro Wednesday amid persistent concerns over the US trade and budget deficits, despite a pledge from President Bush to work with Congress to reduce the huge twin deficits."
Business,Mexican transportation company Grupo TMM SA said Wednesday it has reached an amended agreement with Kansas City Southern to sell 51 percent of its railway unit to the US company.
Sci/Tech,"Intel is taking over the team of 300 designers who work on Itanium chips for use in HP servers. An official announcement from the companies is expected Thursday, according to a person familiar with the plans."
Sci/Tech,"com December 15, 2004, 3:10 PM PT. Seattle-based mobile music company Melodeo said Wednesday that it won worldwide rights to sell songs from Warner Music Group through cell phone networks."
Sci/Tech," When an ant comes to the fork in the road, it uses geometry to find the correct path, scientists say. Worker pharaoh ants use a series of branching paths scented with pheromones to travel around their colony."
Sci/Tech,"Global warming is set to continue, and bring with it an increase in extreme weather such as hurricanes and droughts, scientists from the United Nations #39; World Meteorological Organization warned on Wednesday."
Sports,Striker Bonaventure Kalou netted twice to send AJ Auxerre through to the first knockout round of the UEFA Cup at the expense of Glasgow Rangers last night.
Sports," Alemannia Aachen, a German second division team which reached its domestic final last season, is in the final 32 of the UEFA Cup competition and the Glasgow Rangers are out."
Sports,"On second thought, Ole Miss didnt look that good to Dennis Erickson after all. So now its back to where it was earlier this week on the Erickson-Is-Out-As-49ers-Coach front: Hell be coaching San Francisco "
Sports," Free agent first baseman Richie Sexson is the newest member of the Seattle Mariners. The four year deal, which was contingent on Sexson passing a physical, was announced Wednesday and is reportedly worth  $10 million US per season."
Sports,Point guard Jason Williams was activated by the Memphis Grizzlies before Wednesday night #39;s game against the Chicago Bulls and they placed rookie Antonio Burks on the injured list.
Sports,"Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis hasn #39;t decided if he will retire after this season, but is thinking about it. Bettis said his health -- not whether the Steelers win the Super "
Sports," The Boston Celtics returned Tom Gugliotta to the injured list Wednesday, this time with a sprained right ankle."
Sports,"Star shortstop Edgar Renteria is nearing an agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a contract, his brother said Wednesday. The deal is worth  $40 million over four years with an option for a fifth season, a "
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Rick Majerus accepted an offer to become the head basketball coach at Southern California and was introduced Wednesday afternoon."
World,"The  #39;News of the World #39; reveals that David Blunkett is having an affair with a married woman. It takes 24 hours for  #39;The Sun #39; to identify the woman as the US publisher of The Spectator - Kimberly Fortier, who has since adopted her married name Quinn."
World,A bomb near a Shi #39;ite shrine killed eight people and a fierce attack on Iran by a minister fueled fears of sectarian strife when campaigning began on Wednesday for 
World,Some 100 former soldiers who helped lead a revolt against ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide seized his abandoned residence on Wednesday and said they would make it their headquarters.
World,"KABUL, Afghanistan A Turkish construction engineer has been kidnapped and killed by suspected Muslim militants opposed to the international reconstruction effort in Afghanistan, government officials said Wednesday."
World,Anthony Williams said today that he was deeply pessimistic about salvaging the deal to bring the Expos to the city.
Business," The French economy is expected to grow 2.1 percent this year, but will limp through the first half of 2005 at a 1.4 percent pace that threatens the official full year target of 2.5 percent, the national statistics office INSEE said."
Business," Hewlett Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> and  Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> on Wednesday ended their 10 year  partnership to co develop the Itanium chip for server  computers, following disappointing sales of the product."
Business,* Sprint #39;s strong wireless Internet service and Nextel #39;s walkie- talkie feature popular among mobile professionals would be a competitive combination.
Business,Description: Russian oil company Yukos files for bankruptcy protection in a US court in an attempt to prevent the Russian government from auctioning off the company #39;s main asset.
Sports,"Ed Orgeron, Southern California #39;s assistant head coach and defensive line coach, has agreed to become the new coach at Mississippi, USC athletic department sources have told ESPN."
World,"Mass graves, war criminals, and Iranian agents: welcome to the campaign trail in Iraq. Even before he announced his "
World,"Sri Lanka #39;s bid to forge lasting peace with Tamil Tiger rebels after two decades of civil war is at its most critical ebb since a 2002 truce, Norway #39;s peace envoy to the country said on Wednesday."
World,Australia plans to strengthen its coastal security with a controversial surveillance footprint that stretches south of New Zealand to north of Indonesia.
Business,"The first test of the United States anti-missile shield in nearly two years, has failed. Our correspondent, John Shovelan, reports the Missile Defence Agency says the ground-based interceptor has shut down, due to an unknown anomaly."
Sports, Washington's new baseball team shut down business and promotional operations indefinitely Wednesday as its move to the nation's capital teetered on the brink of collapse.
Business,"Sprint and Nextel Communications have signed a merger agreement. The combined company, which will adopt the name Sprint Nextel, will serve nearly 40 million wireless customers."
Business,The Bush administration #39;s ambitious national missile defense program suffered a major setback on Wednesday when a malfunction forced a shutdown of the first test 
Sci/Tech,"Intel #39;s (INTC:Nasdaq - news - research) plans for high-end computing reached a sad milestone Tuesday, with Hewlett-Packard (HPQ:NYSE - news - research) saying it would end the partnership that developed the less-than-successful Itanium chip."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer has updated the software for some of its iPod digital media players so that songs bought from RealNetworks won #39;t play.
Sci/Tech,"based mobile music solutions provider Melodeo, Inc. and the Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced the signing of a global agreement that allows consumers to securely download entire tracks from WMG #39;s "
Sci/Tech,"By all accounts, millions of people will buy or receive Apple Computer #39;s iPod digital-music players this holiday season. The gadgets are beautifully designed and simple to operate, which is one reason they "
Sci/Tech,"PARIS: Ants use angled signposts, using tiny scent markers, to find their way home or follow the path into the wilderness, according to a study published on Wednesday in Nature, the British science weekly."
World," PORT BLAIR, India (Reuters) - Tempers flared over the  sluggish pace of relief efforts in India's remote and  restricted Andamans and Nicobars on Sunday as hundreds of  bodies lay scattered around the islands a week after the  tsunami struck."
Sports,"Washington, DC, Mayor Anthony Williams on Wednesday said the deal to bring Major League Baseball back to the US capital was close to dead after the city council changed the plan to require private financing."
Sports," The Seattle Mariners have found their slugging first baseman, as they agreed to terms Wednesday with free agent Richie Sexson on a four year contract."
Sports," Rick Majerus, one of college #39;s top basketball coaches who has won more than 400 games and made 15 post season appearances in his 20 Year career, was hired today (Dec. 15) as USC #39;s men #39;s basketball "
Business,The charges of accounting improprieties at AOL date back to 2000. Some analysts had been expecting Time Warner to pay \$500 million to \$600 million to settle all of its criminal and civil charges with the Justice 
Business,"Crude oil prices rose sharply Wednesday as a government report showed a decline in US heating-oil stockpiles. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil futures for January "
Business,"WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (AFP) - US telecom regulators began on Wednesday to ponder whether ending a ban on in-flight cell-phone calls would jeopardize safety or simply vex other passengers."
Sci/Tech,"Dec 16, 2004: The storage race for higher capacity and smaller sized storage hard disk drives continues with Toshiba being the latest vendor to break into the lead with the release of its newest invention."
Sports,  Pedro Martinez confirmed Tuesday during an interview in his home in the Dominican Republic that he has agreed to join the New York Mets.
World,"The United States and two other international donors have criticized Sri Lanka #39;s coalition government, after one of its partners made statements the donors say could disrupt efforts to restart peace talks with separatist rebels."
Sports,German second division side Alemannia Aachen progressed to the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup after a 2-0 win against AEK Athens in Group H. Aachen had gone into Wednesday 
Sports,"LIVERPOOL, Dec 15 (SW) - Rafael Benitez Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Portsmouth last night, after Lua-Lua grabbed an equalizer in the stoppage time."
Sports," A press conference to announce the hiring of a new head football coach at The University of Mississippi has been scheduled for Thursday morning, December 16, at 10:00 am, in the new Indoor Practice Facility."
Sports,US sprint star Marion Jones has filed a \$US 25 million (\$AUD 32.7 million) defamation lawsuit against accused steroid peddler Victor Conte saying he has sullied her reputation by making false claims she used banned performance enhancing drugs.
Sports,"Gugliotta, who has a mild right ankle sprain, is averaging 1.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in eight games this season. He played in just one game after coming off the injured list on December 1 with lower back pain."
World,Aid teams in Sri Lanka battle the aftermath of flash floods as they try to prevent the spread of disease among survivors.
Sports, Carson Palmer was still on crutches Wednesday and resigned to missing the Cincinnati Bengals' next game because of a sprained left knee.
World," The United Nations is expanding its presence in Iraq outside Baghdad to the cities of Basra and Irbil but is planning to have only about 25 electoral experts in the entire country ahead of elections next month, a U.N. spokesman said Wednesday."
Sports," The Seattle Mariners added power to one of the weakest lineups in baseball Wednesday, agreeing to a  #36;50 million, four year contract with free agent first baseman Richie Sexson."
Sports, The U.S. Soccer Federation is threatening to drop all experienced players from the roster for its next World Cup qualifier unless the union agrees to a new labor contract by Feb. 1.
Sports, Cincinnati quarterback Gino Guidugli has the cast off his broken throwing hand and expects to start when the Bearcats play in the Fort Worth Bowl next week.
World," Millions of desperately poor workers, particularly women, will lose their jobs next year following the lifting of a global system of textile and clothing tariffs, a leading aid agency warned."
World," CALGARY (CP)   More than 12 years after a serial rapist terrorized a quiet southwest Calgary neighbourhood, police say advances in DNA technology have led to the arrest of a 61 year old man who was a suspect all along."
World," President Bush has ordered plans for temporarily disabling the U.S. network of global positioning satellites during a national crisis to prevent terrorists from using the navigational technology, the White House said Wednesday."
Business,"By Andrew Osborn in Moscow and Katherine Griffiths in New York. Yukos emitted what appeared to be its final death rattle yesterday, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States just four days before "
Business,"The Missile Defense Agency announced today it was unable to complete a planned flight test after the interceptor missile experienced an anomaly shortly before it was to be launched from the Ronald Reagan Test Site, Republic of the Marshall Islands, in the "
Sci/Tech,"Global market share of new andused PCs running Linux operating system is expected to grow from 3percent in 2003 to 7 percent in 2008, IDC, a US high tech market research firm, predicted on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Ants use angled signposts and tiny scent markers to find their way home or follow the path into the wilderness, according to a study published in British science weekly Nature."
Sports,SYDNEY: Australia and Pakistan have been involved in some classic cricketing confrontations but the spin doctors have their work cut out this time in trying to generate any real hype in the build-up to their Test series.
Sports,Veterans Chis Pronger and Jim McKenzie don't believe that hockey will return until Dec. 2005 at the earliest after talks negotiations broke down on Tuesday.
Sports,First baseman Richie Sexson agrees to a four-year contract with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
Sports,Charges stemming from a 2003 altercation are dropped as Mike Tyson completes community service on Wednesday.
Business, Japan's Nikkei average opened 0.43  percent lower on Thursday as investors took profits in Sony  Corp. and other exporters that had risen in the previous three  sessions.
Business,"With news that the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has knocked back a 1.35bn offer from its German rival Deutsche Boerse, the ordinary shareholder may be wondering what lies ahead."
Business,"GENEVA: International airlines are heading for a near US\$5bil loss this year, largely due to the rise in oil prices, the industrys global body said on Tuesday."
Sci/Tech,"Intel and Hewlett-Packard will end their 10-year long development partnership for Itanium server chips, according to a report from Reuters."
Sci/Tech,"Sean O #39;Keefe stepped down from leading NASA this week and into the pole position for Louisiana #39;s top academic job, chancellor of LSU, where he met Wednesday with "
Sports,Rangers European adventure has come to a disappointingly early conclusion after the Scottish giants crashed to a 2-0 defeat at home to Auxerre tonight.
Sports,MIKE TYSON closed the book today on one of his many run-ins with the law: his brawl last year with two men outside a Brooklyn hotel.
World,BAGHDAD: At least 16 people including one US Marine and three Polish soldiers were killed in violence across Iraq on Wednesday. A bomb exploded near the office of a senior Shiite cleric in Karbala on Wednesday 
World,"A bomb exploded near the office of a senior Shi #39;ite cleric in the Iraqi holy city of Kerbala on Wednesday, killing eight people and wounding 32 in a failed attempt on the cleric #39;s life, officials said."
World,"An ambulance of the International Security Assistance Force carrying the body of Turkish Engineer Eyup Orel leaves Kabul airport in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Dec. 15, 2004."
World,"In a controversial and possibly illegal step, Australia plans to intercept and board ships on the high seas if it believes them to be a terrorist threat."
Sci/Tech, Passengers taking to the skies for U.S. flights could be checking e mail and surfing the Web through high speed Internet connections in a couple of years. And the day when travelers can chat away on cell phones while in flight might not be far behind.
World," Two Albanian gunmen who hijacked a packed Greek bus and threatened to blow it up turned out to be bluffing because they did not have any explosives, Greek police chief George Angelakos said on Thursday."
World," Two armed men who hijacked a public bus and threatened to blow it up surrendered just after midnight Wednesday and released their six remaining hostages, ending an 18 hour standoff."
Sports," Washington, D.C., Mayor Anthony Williams on Wednesday said the deal to bring baseball back to the U.S. capital was close to dead after the city council changed the plan to require private financing, a move Major League Baseball called unacceptable."
World, A bomb targeting a prominent Shiite cleric killed seven people outside one of southern Iraq's holiest shrines Wednesday as campaigning began for Iraq's first post Saddam elections  #151; a vote that is going ahead despite suicide attacks and assassinations by Sunni insurgents.
Sci/Tech, IPod Photo won't play songs purchased from Real.
Sci/Tech, Sprint Corp.'s  #36;35 billion acquisition of Nextel Communications Inc. could challenge Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless for supremacy in a ruthlessly competitive business where prices are constantly dropping.
Sci/Tech," IDC on Wednesday painted an optimistic outlook for Linux over the next few years, predicting that overall revenue for desktops, servers, and Linux compatible packaged software will reach  #36;35 billion by 2008."
World," A moderate earthquake jolted eastern Taiwan on Thursday, the Central Weather Bureau said, but no damage or injuries were reported."
Sci/Tech," Intuit, Best Software offer new features, prices with 2005 editions."
Sci/Tech," Nation needs government help to maintain competitive edge, group says."
Sports," Washington, D.C., Mayor Anthony  Williams on Wednesday said the deal to bring baseball back to  the U.S. capital was close to dead after the city council  changed the plan to require private financing, a move Major  League Baseball called unacceptable."
Sci/Tech, Turkey leftovers will take on a whole new use after a Minnesota company finishes construction of a power plant fired by the birds' droppings.
Sci/Tech," The United States will more aggressively promote and more tightly coordinate oversight of its Global Positioning System, the network of satellites used to determine precise geographic locations, the White House said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," People's brains react to a photograph of a frightened face, even when it is flashed on a screen too quickly to be consciously recognized, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," WEATHER REPORT: The year 2004 was the fourth hottest on record, extending a trend since 1990 that has registered the 10 warmest years, a report by the World Meteorological Organization showed."
World, A bomb near a Shi'ite shrine killed  eight people and a fierce attack on Iran by a minister fueled  fears of sectarian strife when campaigning began on Wednesday  for Iraq's first election since Saddam Hussein's fall.
Sci/Tech," The year 2004, punctuated by four powerful hurricanes in the Caribbean and deadly typhoons lashing Asia, was the fourth hottest on record, extending a trend since 1990 that has registered the 10 warmest years, a U.N. weather agency said Wednesday."
World," Britain's highest court decides on  Thursday how far human rights can be restricted in the ""war on  terror"" in a major judgment on detaining suspected foreign  extremists without trial."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters)   Some 100 former soldiers  who helped lead a revolt against ousted Haitian President  Jean Bertrand Aristide seized his abandoned residence on  Wednesday and said they would make it their headquarters."
World,"Upcoming elections in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the Palestinian Authority are initial steps on still rocky paths to democracy."
World,The UN mission says it needs extra troops to continue to maintain order in Ivory Coast which has seen renewed fighting between rival factions.
World,French President Jacques Chirac says Turkey can join the EU as a member if it meets entry requirements.
World," A key Protestant leader in Northern Ireland on Wednesday warned that the Irish Republican Army may resume disarmament in secret, rather than allow the process to be photographed as demanded by Protestants."
Sci/Tech,"For the past 12 years, the Literary Review has held an annual Bad Sex competition aimed at exposing ""the crude, tasteless, often perfunctory use of redundant passages of sexual description in the modern novel, and to discourage it"".   This year's winner, drawn from a shortlist that included Will Self, Andre Brink and Nadeem Aslam, was veteran journalist and author Tom Wolfe."
World," EU leaders were poised on Thursday to  set a date to start accession talks with Turkey, as Turkish  Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Brussels in an  optimistic mood for a spate of last minute diplomacy."
Business,"The embattled Russian oil company Yukos has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States to prevent the auction of its main asset Yuganskeneftegaz, the Interfax reported on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,<strong>Analysis</strong> If it knows what's good for it
Business,"America #39;s third-largest mobile operator, Sprint, yesterday agreed to buy the fifth-largest, Nextel, in a well-flagged cash and shares deal worth \$36.3billion (19billion)."
Business,"Russian officials Wednesday shrugged off the decision by embattled oil giant Yukos to file for bankruptcy protection in the US, saying the move was politically motivated."
Business,makers raised the benchmark US interest rate a quarter point to 2.25 per cent and restated a plan to carry out 
Business,"US stocks closed slightly higher Wednesday, as better-than-expected quarterly results from investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc."
Business,"The Deutsche Boerse has tendered its second offer to buy the London Stock Exchange in four years. The last bid ended in catastrophic failure, but German newspapers generally agree on Tuesday that its chances this time around are much stronger."
World,"British national charity worker Margaret Hassan, murdered in Iraq, is honoured posthumously with a peace award."
Sci/Tech,"Description: This week, the search engine Google announced plans to digitize millions of library books and make them searchable online."
World," Four police officers died on Sunday  in a shootout with an armed group that took over a police  station in a southern Peruvian town on New Year's Day and held  10 hostages, doctors said."
Sports,"David Wells passed a physical and was introduced at a Fenway Park news conference, and the timing could not have been more striking."
Sci/Tech," New rules easing requirements that  the big four U.S. local telephone carriers lease their networks  to competitors at government set rates, were narrowly approved  by U.S. communications regulators on Wednesday."
Business,"The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will announce a settlement deal it has reached with Time Warnerconcerning accounting issues with its America Online(AOL) Internet division on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter."
Business, The dollar was feeling the heat on  Thursday as concerns about the U.S. trade and current account  deficits hardened the market's view that the currency's  downward spiral would continue.
Business,An official of the Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday a review had found that the firm had violated accounting rules and that he had told the mortgage giant to restate its earnings.
Business,Yukos will on Thursday seek an injunction from a US court in a last-gasp bid to block the forced auction of its main operating unit by the Russian government on Sunday.
Business," An important test of the United States #39; emerging missile defense system ended in an  $85 million failure early Wednesday as an interceptor rocket failed to launch as scheduled from the Marshall Islands, the Pentagon said."
Business,NEW YORK Stocks bounced between gains and losses Wednesday as investors overlooked rising oil prices to focus on strong results from Lehman Brothers and Sprint #39;s much-rumored acquisition of Nextel Communications.
Business,"Business confidence at Japan #39;s large manufacturers in the October-December quarter worsened for the first time in 21 months, and the outlook for next quarter is even dimmer, according to the "
Sci/Tech,The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is following the Recording Industry Association of Americas (RIAA) footsteps by filing lawsuits against BitTorrent clients.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp., world largest software maker, introduced its desktop search feature on Monday, taking aim at Google with its beta desktop search functionality."
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co. (HPQ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday ended their 10 year partnership "
Sci/Tech,"com. As IT landscapes are in a constant flux, SAP advised that these security checks need to be undertaken at regular intervals. SAP Security Optimization is part of SAP Active Global Support #39;s portfolio of customer services."
Sports,A grim Mayor Anthony Williams said today that he was deeply pessimistic that Washington would be able to salvage its deal with Major League Baseball to bring the Montreal 
Sports,The Kick Racism Out Of Football campaign believe Luis Aragones will receive little more than  quot;a slap on the wrist quot; after the Spanish Football Federation yesterday belatedly opened a disciplinary 
Sports,Marion Jones raised the stakes in the battle to clear her name last night when she filed a \$25 million lawsuit against the man who said he watched her inject herself with drugs.
Sports," Craig Counsell is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the latest in an offseason spree of signings designed to turn baseball #39;s biggest losers into winners again."
World, Tempers flared over the sluggish pace of relief efforts in the remote and restricted Andamans and Nicobars on Sunday as hundreds of bodies lay scattered around the islands a week after the tsunami struck.
World,"TONY EASTLEY: In Britain, Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s election hopes have been dealt a blow with the resignation of his Home Secretary, David Blunkett."
World," Italy has called for an end to the Kyoto Protocol after the environmental treaty #39;s initial period in 2012, preferring voluntary agreements that would entice the United States, China and India to tackle climate change."
Sports," The deal to bring baseball back to  Washington, D.C, was described by Mayor Anthony Williams as  close to dead Wednesday after the City Council changed the plan  to require private financing, a move Major League Baseball  (MLB) called unacceptable."
World," EU leaders were poised on Thursday to set a date to start accession talks with Turkey, as Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Brussels in an optimistic mood for a spate of last minute diplomacy."
Sci/Tech," The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday adopted new rules about what parts of incumbent telephone carrier networks must be shared with competitors, backtracking on an earlier decision forcing incumbents to share local switching facilities in the residential market."
Sci/Tech,"IDC on Wednesday painted an optimistic outlook for Linux over the next few years, predicting that overall revenue for desktops, servers, and Linux-compatible packaged software will reach \$35 billion by 2008."
Business,"The news came as Airbus predicted that 17,300 new passenger and freight aircraft, worth \$1.9trillion, were needed to meet global demand over the next 20 years."
Business,"Staking Donald Trump to some badly needed cash, a judge signed off Wednesday on a \$100 million loan that will keep his casinos open while his company #39;s bankruptcy case winds through the courts."
Sci/Tech,"A few months from now, perhaps by mid-2005, Google will be adding thousands of library books from university collections to its searchable database."
Sports,"Florida running back Ciatrick Fason announced Wednesday he plans to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 215-pound junior has been one of the most consistent performers for the 20th-ranked Gators."
World,"TONY EASTLEY: As thousands of Australians prepare to fly out to Indonesia for their Christmas and New Year holidays, the Federal Government has issued a new quite specific warning about the risk of a terrorist attack there."
World,"New tests reveal Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko #39;s blood contains the second-highest level of dioxin poisoning ever recorded in a human - more than 6,000 times "
World,Sri Lanka #39;s main foreign donors have warned that some members of the ruling coalition are undermining the peace process aimed at ending the decades-long civil war.
Sports, St. Louis Rams free safety Aeneas Williams probably will be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a neck injury.
Sports," The New York Yankees are raising ticket prices for most of their top seats by  #36;10 next season, with the best box seats going for  #36;90."
Business, The dollar was feeling the heat on Thursday as concerns about the U.S. trade and current account deficits hardened the market's view that the currency's downward spiral would continue.
Business,"A target missile successfully blasted off from the Kodiak Launch Complex at 8:45 pm Tuesday, but the interceptor it was meant to test failed to launch from the Kwajalein Atoll in the central "
Business,"The US Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday the accounting practices of housing finance group Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) from 2001 to mid-2004  quot;did not comply in material respects quot; with "
Sci/Tech," Online search company Ask Jeeves Inc. Wednesday launched an application that lets people search files and documents on their computers, joining a number of competitors who have released similar applications recently."
Sci/Tech," In not too secret online forums, Wesley Snipes' latest movie, ""Blade: Trinity,"" is the subject of intense discussion and evaluation."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. has reached an agreement to hire hundreds of Hewlett-Packard Co. engineers who helped design the Itanium microprocessor, a massive joint project between the two technology companies since the early 1990s."
Sci/Tech," Linux, the fast growing alternative to Windows and other operating systems, will become a  $35 billion market by 2008, technology research firm IDC said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"It may be one of the software industry #39;s largest acquisitions to date, but Oracle expects to work out its merger plans with PeopleSoft by the end of the year and will  quot;hit "
Sports,"With a  quot;NO quot; banner in the foreground, Washington Mayor Anthony Williams, right, DC Sports Commission Chairman Mark Tuohey, left, and others, look as a the DC City Council debates stadium finance legislation for the return of Major League Baseball "
Sports,"Olympic athletics champion Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit yesterday against BALCO head Victor Conte, who told a US television audience that he gave her steroids and watched her inject herself with them."
Sports,"After discussing a job opening with the University of Mississippi, San Francisco coach Dennis Erickson said Wednesday he would stay with the 49ers."
Sports,"Ginter batted .262 with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs in 113 games for Milwaukee last season. He posted career highs in batting, at-bats (386), hits (101), doubles (23), home runs, RBIs and slugging (.479)."
Sports,"Rick Majerus was hired Wednesday to coach the USC basketball team, but he will not take over the position until the 2005-06 season."
World,"Two armed men who hijacked a busload of hostages at gunpoint in the outskirts of Athens and demanded 1m (690,000) ransom surrendered last night."
World,Ukrainian prosecutors reopened their investigation into allegations Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned after doctors who treated the opposition leader confirmed he had been slipped the toxic chemical dioxin.
World, The United States backed Japan's efforts to resolve a dispute with North Korea over its abduction of Japanese nationals during the Cold War but stayed prudent about Tokyo's possible use of sanctions.
World," WELLINGTON, N.Z. (AP)   Australia has angered its neighbour New Zealand, with a plan to impose an 1,850 kilometre security zone around the Australian coastline."
World," A New Zealand doctor and United Nations employee who co wrote a book exposing sex, drugs and corruption among UN peacekeeping forces said his contract with the world body was not being renewed."
World,US President George W Bush says Iran and Syria should not interfere in Iraq in advance of January's elections.
Business,Oil prices surged nearly 6 percent on Wednesday as the US government reported a fall in heating oil stocks in the midst of the season #39;s first arctic cold blast in the Northeast.
Business,"A federal judge on Wednesday handed online search engine Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) a victory in a trademark infringement case on Wednesday, ruling "
Business," To the joy of couch potatoes nationwide who resent rushing to the video store to return movies, video rental giant Blockbuster says it will do away with the dreaded late fees."
Sports,Those were the exact words uttered by Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez in an interview that appeared in the World Series DVD released late last month.
Sports," Sebastian Janikowski finalized a  #36;10.5 million, five year contract extension with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday that makes him the highest paid placekicker in the NFL."
World,"\Common respiratory and urinary tract infections play a role in triggering heart attacks and strokes, researchers say."
Sports, Some fans who had not heard the news showed up at a downtown restaurant Wednesday expecting to witness the unveiling of the Washington Nationals uniforms.
World,The two gunmen who had hijacked an Athens-bound commuter bus surrendered to the authorities and released their six remaining captives.
Business,"Oil futures prices have jumped 5 percent higher, climbing above \$44 a barrel in the United States Wednesday after US government data showed a slight decline in crude and heating oil supplies as colder weather in the Northeast drove up "
Sci/Tech,"Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia has made a 3-D move against counterfeit batteries. In order for customers to be able to more easily identify original Nokia batteries from non-original batteries, Nokia has "
Sci/Tech,"WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2004) - The Coalition for Space Exploration expresses its deep appreciation to NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe for his strong personal leadership during one of the most critical periods "
Sci/Tech,The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has given preliminary approval to two new domain names. The  quot;.
Sports,"He retired nearly a year ago for health reasons after 15 seasons at Utah, but he couldn #39;t stay away from his life #39;s passion."
Sports, The Houston Rockets activated guard Tyronn Lue from the injured list prior to Wednesday #39;s game against the Hawks.
Sports,"Mariucci wouldn #39;t name a starter for this week #39;s game at his weekly news conference on Monday, allowing speculation to grow that he might replace Harrington with Mike McMahon."
World,The nature of Israeli occupation will not change overnight. The savagery that the Sharon government adopts in dealing with the Palestinians will not change.
Business,"According to wire services, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema rejected a claim by auto insurance giant Geico, which argued that Google should not be allowed to sell ads to rival insurance companies that appear whenever Geico #39;s name is typed into the "
World,Sri Lanka #39;s main foreign donors warn some members of the country #39;s ruling coalition are undermining the shaky peace process aimed at ending the decades-long civil war.
Sports," Drew Bennett of the Tennessee Titans is not surprised by his recent play, which includes the most receiving yardage in a game this season in the NFL."
Sports," All Star shortstop Edgar Renteria has agreed in principle to a  #36;40 million, four year contract with the Boston Red Sox, who beat his St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series when he grounded to the pitcher for the final out."
World, A complete review of disqualified ballots in San Diego's mayoral race showed Wednesday that write in candidate Donna Frye would have ousted Mayor Dick Murphy had those votes been counted.
Business,"Business confidence among Japanese manufacturers has weakened for the first time since March 2003, the quarterly Tankan survey has found."
Sports,Birmingham - South Africa #39;s netball team have suffered their third successive defeat against England on Tuesday evening when they lost the Test series 3-0.
World," Bob Uppington, a retired teacher from England, came to this tiny Sri Lankan tsunami ravaged fishing village to find 40 children."
World,"Depending on which direction you are coming from, European leaders are meeting in Brussels today either to crash the EU dream or cut the ribbon on a vital bridge between Islam and the west."
World,"DARFUR is a real tragedy. First of all, it is a tragedy for the two million refugees and then for the widows and orphans of the 70,000 people who have been slain."
Business,Russian oil giant Yukos yesterday increased the stakes in its battle with the Kremlin when it filed for bankruptcy in the United States in an unusual move possibly intended to pitch Washington against Moscow.
Business,Time Warner agreed to pay \$210m (108m) yesterday to settle criminal fraud charges related to its internet service provider America Online.
Business,"WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 - An important test of the United States #39; fledgling missile defense system ended in failure early Wednesday as an interceptor rocket failed to launch on cue from the Marshall Islands, the Pentagon said."
Business,"US Federal Reserve policy-makers probably will keep nudging interest rates upward next year, trying to guard against inflation but moving moderately enough to keep the economy expanding."
Business,THOUSANDS of South African Bushmen are to receive a royalty windfall after a Cambridgeshire company yesterday signed a deal with Unilever to develop one of their bush plants into a slimming aid.
Business,"First Command Financial Services, one of the best-known companies marketing financial products to military families, agreed yesterday to pay \$12 million to settle accusations that it "
Business,"ThyssenKrupp, the German engineering group buoyed by soaring steel prices, sold off a core element of its philanthropic past yesterday by disposing of its entire stock of company homes for employees for 2.1bn (1.45bn)."
Sports," Chris Paul had 14 points and a career high 11 assists and Kyle Visser added 13 points, helping No. 6 Wake Forest hold off Elon 85 67 on Wednesday night."
Sci/Tech,"GOOGLE, with whom I spend more time than with my loved ones, is planning to put the contents of the worlds greatest libraries on line, including the Bodleian in Oxford and those of Harvard and Stanford in America."
Sci/Tech,"Cragg Hines welcomes the departure of NASA #39;s chief but worries about the list of potential successors, especially Gen. Missileman."
Sci/Tech,"To celebrate the upcoming release, Microsoft has launched a new MechAssault 2 mini-site where visitors will find tons of information on the upcoming Xbox action title, such as trailers, wallpapers, and plenty of screenshots."
Sci/Tech,MOBILE phone users left talking to themselves when their battery runs out in the middle of a call could soon see an end to their frustration as scientists perfect a way to recharge electrical equipment while on the move.
Sci/Tech,"LAFAYETTE, Colo. - After festooning his house with 17,000 Christmas lights, Alex Komarnitsky wanted more than just drive-by gawkers to be able to enjoy the spectacle."
Sci/Tech,"Gaming console giants Nintendo and Sony are enabling music and video playback on their popular gaming devices in an effort to dominate the lucrative market, expected to account for sales of \$2 billion in the United States this year."
Sports,"Major League Baseball on Wednesday rejected as  quot;wholly unacceptable quot; a stadium financing plan approved the day before by the Washington City Council, throwing into grave "
Sports,TORONTO Chris Bosh scored a season-high 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to push Toronto past Minnesota 96-to-90. Bosh came within one point and one rebound of career highs.
Sports,PAKISTAN captain Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss and sent Australia in to bat in the first cricket Test at the WACA Ground today. Australia will start its innings in fine conditions against Pakistan pacemen Shoaib 
Sports,"Trying to counter the loss of Pedro Martnez and their failures in other contract negotiations, the Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with their most significant free agent this off-season "
Sports,"LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in less than three minutes of the third quarter and Ira Newble added a season-high 18 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their ninth straight at home, 112-88 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night."
Sports,"The Seattle Mariners added power to one of the weakest lineups in baseball Wednesday, agreeing to a \$50 million, four-year contract with free agent first baseman Richie Sexson."
World,"  Two armed hijackers have surrendered and released their hostages, 18 hours after seizing a bus near Athens, Greece."
World,"The avalanche of bad publicity that buried David Blunkett #39;s career was triggered more than four months ago, with the Sunday newspaper revelation that the home secretary was having an affair."
Sports," Former Nebraska coach Frank Solich has been hired as coach of Ohio University, The Associated Press learned Wednesday night."
World,"New Zealanders in Indonesia arebeing contacted by embassy staff after new reports that terroristscould be planning attacks on specific targets, including hotels, The Dominion Post reported Thursday."
World,"BAGHDAD, Iraq, Dec. 15 - Iraq #39;s election campaign season opened on a violent note when a bomb exploded Wednesday near the gate of one of Iraq #39;s holiest Shiite shrines in the pilgrim city of Karbala, killing "
World,"When Egypt, Israel and the United States signed a trade agreement this week, it represented the most tangible step in a monthlong thaw in chilly relations between the Egyptians and Israelis."
World,"Israeli political parties were yesterday bogged down in hard bargaining over the formation of a new coalition government to implement the plan of Ariel Sharon, prime minister, to "
World,The United Nations announced Wednesday that it was expanding its presence in Iraq outside Baghdad to the cities of Erbil in the Kurdish north and Basra in the south 
Business,A plant used to stem the hunger pangs of African tribes could soon be added to the meals of obese westerners desperate to lose their excess pounds.
Business,"Unlike Overture (Yahoo!) who settled out of court with insurance company Geico, Google didn #39;t buckle and today won a major legal victory with a US federal court."
Sports, The Houston Rockets activated  guard Tyronn Lue from the injured list prior to Wednesday's  game against the Hawks.
Sci/Tech,"Google, the world #39;s most popular search engine plans to transform the trip to the library into a trip to the nearest computer."
Sci/Tech,"Alex, Wendy, Dirk and Kyle Komarnitsky would like you to help them with their Christmas decorations. Or more precisely, the family in Lafayette, Colorado, want you to turn on and off the 17,000 Christmas lights "
Sci/Tech,"its also a powerful learning tool, according to Apple. Audio has always had a place in the classroom but it is normally in the form "
Sci/Tech,"ANTS use angled signposts, using tiny scent markers, to find their way home or follow the path into the wilderness, according to a study published today."
Sports,"Pedro Martnez took the M.R.I., passed the physical, and will be introduced as a Met in a news conference at Shea Stadium on Thursday."
Sports,"Trying to counter the loss of Pedro Martnez and their failures in other contract negotiations, the Red Sox have reached an agreement shortstop Edgar Renteria."
Sci/Tech,"Mech shooter off stomps off to production, and is on schedule for its uncommon December 28 release. Microsoft today announced that MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf has achieved gold status and will be ready to hit Xboxes and light up Xbox Live December 28."
Sports,British Sky Broadcasting has strengthened its grip on live television coverage of sport with a deal giving Sky Sports exclusive rights to the live broadcast of all home international and domestic cricket in England and Wales.
Sports,"Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis has apparently zeroed in on former Ole Miss coach David Cutcliffe as his offensive coordinator and John Latina, who was Cutcliffe #39;s offensive coordinator with the Rebels, as the new Irish offensive line coach."
Sports,"Somewhere in the recesses of Jake Plummer #39;s mind, the idea of the Broncos #39; quarterback raising his right hand, middle digit extended, must have seemed brilliant."
Business," The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday the accounting practices of housing finance group Fannie Mae  from 2001 to mid 2004 ""did not comply in material respects"" with certain accounting standards for derivatives, hedging and other matters."
Sports,ALEX McLeish admitted last night Rangers had no-one to blame but themselves after they followed Celtic out of Europe and left Hearts clinging to the remaining hope that Scottish football will have UEFA Cup representation in the second half of the season.
Business, Tokyo stocks slipped on Thursday as exporters such as Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. succumbed to the weakness of the dollar against the yen and gave up some of their gains of the previous three sessions.
Business, Tokyo stocks slipped on Thursday as  exporters such as Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. succumbed  to the weakness of the dollar against the yen and gave up some  of their gains of the previous three sessions.
Business, The dollar was within reach of a record  low against the euro on Thursday as concerns about the U.S.  trade and current account deficits hardened the market's view  the currency's downward spiral would continue.
Business,The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered Fannie Mae to restate its earnings for the last four years after concluding that it had violated accounting rules.
Business,First Command Financial Services agreed to pay \$12 million to settle accusations that it used misleading information to sell mutual funds to military officers.
Business,Sprint and Nextel Communications formally announced a merger that will create a formidable No. 3 carrier with 35.4 million subscribers.
Business,"At the heart of the scandal is a relationship between the Air Force and its main supplier, the Boeing Company, that had grown increasingly cozy."
Business,"America Online, the internet division of Time Warner, will be charged with criminal securities fraud but is likely to avoid prosecution under a settlement "
Business,Google won an important test case in the US yesterday when a federal court judge cleared its practice of selling ads around internet searches conducted for trademarked terms.
Sci/Tech,Packard yesterday announced it was quitting the microprocessor making business by severing its 10 year partnership with Intel to develop Itanium chips for server computers.
Sports,"Some throws fell woefully short, skittering across the turf and rolling to the feet of receivers. Others sailed over the heads of the intended targets, fluttering "
Sports,LSU Coach Nick Saban said Wednesday he had met with officials of the Miami Dolphins to discuss that team #39;s head coaching job. There was no indication whether an offer had been made or accepted.
Business, U.S. mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae said on Wednesday a Securities and Exchange Commission decision that it must restate earnings over accounting problems is likely to cut into its capital position.
World, Students at a Scottish university on Wednesday elected Israeli nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu their official spokesman.
World,"Representative Billy Tauzin will become president of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the chief lobby for brand-name drug companies."
World,"The 34-page draft report, which was obtained by The Washington Post, accuses U.N. peacekeepers from Morocco, Pakistan and Nepal of seeking to obstruct U.N. efforts to  investigate a sexual abuse scandal."
World,"Between guard duty and patrols and shifts at the dining facility, soldiers gather to crash fast cars, play volleyball with buxom women and mimic warfare in a small trailer at Camp Liberty."
World,"The future of Varig, Brazil's flagship airline, was thrown into confusion Wednesday after the country's vice president downplayed a top official's announcement that the carrier would be taken over by the government to save it from collapsing under a mountain of debt."
Business,"Although the specter of a criminal prosecution of Time Warner Inc. all but vanished with yesterday #39;s Justice Department settlement, the company #39;s tentative \$300 million agreement to settle "
Business,"Best Buy beat analyst estimates with a 21 per cent rise in quarterly profit, sending its shares 5 per cent higher yesterday. The number one US consumer electronics retailer said "
Sports,It #39;s a great idea that private money finance at least 50 percent of the cost of a new riverfront baseball stadium. It #39;s a smart idea to protect the District from millions of dollars in penalties resulting 
Sports,STEVEN GERRARD dug Liverpool out of a hole again on Monday night but you have to question if the skipper is growing tired of the same old routine.
World,"BEIJING, Dec. 16 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has unveiled his candidacy for the general elections on January 30. His name appears at the top of a list of candidates submitted by his electoral alliance for seats in the 275-member National Assembly."
Sports, The spectre of an eighth straight loss was enough to spur the Toronto Raptors to a stunning 96 90 upset win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves at the Air Canada Centre.
Business,"Carlyle Group Inc., the world #39;s third- biggest buyout fund, agreed to pay \$400 million for 24.9 percent of the life insurance subsidiary of China #39;s third largest insurer, people familiar with the transaction said."
Sports," Dan Dickau scored a career best 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets won their first home game of the season, 98 89 over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night."
Sports,"New Brewers outfielder Carlos Lee was expecting a trade. He just didn #39;t know where. The Brewers obtained the 28-year-old left fielder from the Chicago White Sox this week for center fielder Scott Podsednik, reliever Luis Vizcaino and a player to be named."
World," Indonesia ordered a nationwide security crackdown Thursday after Australia, Britain and New Zealand warned terrorists were preparing to attack ahead of Christmas."
World,"Dutch experts who have been examining blood samples from Viktor Yushchenko, the Ukrainian opposition leader, disclosed yesterday that the politician has staggeringly high levels of dioxin in his blood, the second highest ever recorded."
Business,"Southwest Airlines emerged on Wednesday as the victor in the battle for the assets of ATA, the bankrupt low-cost carrier, beating a rival offer from AirTran and underscoring its "
Sports, Tracy McGrady had 25 points and Yao Ming scored 23 to lead the Houston Rockets past the Atlanta Hawks 92 69 on Wednesday night.
Sports,"Lawson, a senior guard whose previous high was the 11 points he scored earlier this month against Holy Cross, hit 8-of-12 shots, including three 3-pointers."
Sports,"In the coming days, Washington and its disingenuous D.C. Council must make a simple decision. Do they want to accept the deal for a new stadium? Or don't they? That's it. Yes. Or no."
Sports,"With only three games left in the season, the Redskins are still having difficulty getting off plays within the 40 seconds allotted."
Sports,"Martinez passes his physical, and the Mets finalize their \$53 million, four-year contract with the pitcher."
Sports," WHO'S NEXT? <br>at Lakers<br>Friday, 10:30 p.m.<br>Comcast SportsNet"
Sports,Carmelo Anthony's 15-foot jumper with 3.6 seconds remaining lifts the Nuggets to a 100-99 victory over the Celtics.
Business," Sepracor Inc., a specialty  pharmaceutical company, said on Wednesday it received a  long awaited approval to market its Lunesta treatment for  insomnia, giving it a foothold in an estimated  $2 billion  market in the United States."
Business,It #39;s been a heck of a week for the software industry. First there was Oracle #39;s Dec. 13 long-sought-after deal to acquire rival PeopleSoft (PSFT ) for \$10.3 billion.
Business,"China #39;s investment in construction and factory equipment, a key growth indicator, slowed slightly in November on lower public spending, but local-level investments surged, the government reported Thursday."
Business,"The US must make innovation the top national priority or risk ceding its role as the worlds foremost economic power, an organisation of top business and academic leaders warned on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Time Warner Inc. yesterday agreed to pay  #36;510 million to settle criminal and civil charges stemming from an accounting scandal at its America Online division, moving to end a messy affair that tarnished its image and impeded its business after its merger with AOL in 2001."
Sports,Bonaventure Kalou fired Auxerre into the knockout round of the UEFA Cup with both goals in a 2-0 victory over Rangers to oust the Scottish team from the competition.
Sports,"Tracy McGrady had 25 points and Yao Ming scored 23 to lead the Houston Rockets past the Atlanta Hawks 92-69 on Wednesday night. It was the biggest blowout of the season for Houston, which won for the fourth time in five games."
Sci/Tech," No longer only a war of words, Apple Computer Inc. has quietly started to block the technology that RealNetworks Inc. created to get around the iPod music player's copy protection armor."
World,"US President George W. Bush on Wednesday urged Iran and Syria not to meddle in internal affairs of Iraq.  quot;We will continue to make it clear, to both Syria and Iran that... meddling in the internal affairs "
Sci/Tech, The fragmented  software business is growing up.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. has updated the software for some of its iPod music players so that songs bought from RealNetworks Inc. won't play. RealNetworks says they're not sure why it's happened, but they're working on a fix. Apple suggests that it's what to expect if you use music that isn't officially supported on the iPod."
Sci/Tech," A NASA spacecraft has begun the first ever daily tracking of how air pollution moves across the globe, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," An African elephant, which collapsed and died at the Los Angeles Zoo this week, suffered a heart attack, officials said on Wednesday, and animal rights activists said the death underscored the risks of confining the large mammals in urban zoos."
Sci/Tech," A shortage of the staple food of China's giant panda will leave 19 of the rare animals scrounging to keep hunger at bay for as long as a decade in a reserve in the mountainous southwest, Xinhua news agency said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Two Indiana University scientists have been tapped to help build two miniaturized instruments for NASA's next Mars rover mission, a traveling laboratory that will search for signs of past or present life."
World,Indonesia's largest party is electing its new leader in Bali in what is one of the most critical periods in its history.
Sports,The Orioles lose first baseman Richie Sexson to the Mariners and are now considering a trade for Marlins pitcher A.J. Burnett.
Sci/Tech, NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The fragmented  software  business is growing up.
Business," Johnson   Johnson will buy Guidant  Corp. for  $23.9 billion in cash and stock, giving the  health care products maker a foothold in the fast growing  market for implantable devices that regulate heartbeats, J J  said on Wednesday."
Business,Tuesday night's D.C. Council vote on baseball left some business leaders worried that the events will hurt the District's credibility with developers and financiers.
Business,"The developer that built Dulles Town Center in 1999 is planning to build a 300,000-square-foot open-air shopping center, dubbed Dulles 28 Centre, along the same corridor."
Business," The National Transportation Safety Board yesterday recommended improved de-icing training for pilots who fly the Cessna 208, a small turboprop aircraft commonly used to transport cargo in the United States."
Business," Republican gains in the Senate from last month's elections have pumped new life into the administration-backed move to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, prompting environmentalists to mount what one of them called ""the fight of our lives"" to defeat the proposal."
Business, Manassas took a major step this week toward expanding and boosting its downtown.
World,"This Christmas season, Americans are the focus of a different kind of retail marketing: campaigns that appeal to people's oft-stated wish to share with the less fortunate."
Business,"The deal creates the third-largest company in the wireless telephone industry, but its competition is much larger."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday kicked off efforts that could reshape the communications services available to airline passengers, deciding to auction off spectrum now set aside for air-to-ground phone service and proposing to relax its ban on the use of cellular phones in flight."
Sci/Tech,"A little-known, Boston-area startup is beta-testing technology designed to let users quickly configure ""virtual"" multiprocessor systems out of inexpensive PC machines. Called Katana Technology, the 30-person company has not yet revealed details of its upcoming product, but appears to have developed a novel approach to consolidating data center resources."
Sci/Tech,"The U.S. needs to overhaul its education system to encourage innovation and focus more federal funding on high-risk research to maintain a competitive edge over other nations, according to a report endorsed by leading U.S. companies and universities."
Sci/Tech,Executives from Sprintand Nextel Communicationstook to a stage at the St. Regis Hotel in New York Wednesday to announce a definitive agreement to merge their two companies and create the third largest mobile phone company in the U.S.
Sci/Tech,"Neon Systems, a provider of mainframe integration solutions for Microsoft .Net and Java applications, has acquired ClientSoft for \$10.5 million in cash and the rights to purchase 1.1 million shares of Neon stock. The privately held ClientSoft specializes in secure, high-performance integration solutions for mainframe Web services. The purchase, which adds 180 customers to Neon's base of 300 customers, brings together Neon's Shadow z/Services and ClientSoft's ServiceBuilder product lines and should provide customers with a robust set of solutions to support service-oriented architectures (SOAs).\\"
Sci/Tech,"NEC and Toshiba have made two advancements in developing a new type of memory that could eventually replace the standard memory used in mobile phones, MP3 players, and other portable electronic devices, the companies said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Nation needs government help to maintain competitive edge, group says."
Sci/Tech,"Sprint and Nextel herald ""the future of communications."""
Sci/Tech,Agency to auction licenses for communications; consider cell phone use during flights.
Sci/Tech,"Intuit, Best Software offer new features, prices with 2005 editions."
Sci/Tech,"Companies are developing MRAM, which could be used in portable electronic devices."
Sci/Tech,"Wireless broadband systems should be available next year, WaveSat says."
Sci/Tech,Patent infringement found; split decision sends part of case back to lower court.
Business,"Geneva, Dec 16 (UNI) Three years and three months after September 11 terror attacks in the United States, aviation security worldwide remains a confusing mess."
Business,The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new sleeping pill that some specialists say could pave the way for longer-term use of such medications.
Sci/Tech,The same week Microsoft released a beta version of its desktop search the butler Jeeves has released a beta of their own. The software is for Windows based pcs only and will allow a user to search their 
Sports, Tim Duncan had 24 points and 14 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 94 91 victory Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic.
Sports,Sprint superstar Marion Jones filed a \$25 million defamation lawsuit against Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative (BALCO) founder Victor Conte Jr.
Sports,  Dan Dickau gave the New Orleans Hornets the lead after three quarters and made sure it stood up in the final 12 minutes.
Sports,"San Francisco 49ers Coach Dennis Erickson withdrew his name from consideration yesterday for the head coaching vacancy at the University of Mississippi, the day after interviewing for the job."
Sports,MIKE GATTING has slammed the decision to award live TV rights for all of England #39;s home Test matches to BSkyB as  quot;irresponsible.
Sports,"Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Andrew Brackman scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to lead 12th-ranked North Carolina State to a hard-fought 78-72 win over Louisiana-Lafayette at the RBC Center."
Sports," Alexis Hornbuckle scored 17 points for ninth ranked Tennessee, which beat Louisiana Tech 70 59 Wednesday night to give the Lady Techsters consecutive losses at home for the first time in 14 seasons."
World,"JAKARTA, Indonesia Indonesia has ordered a nationwide security crackdown after warnings from Australia, Britain and New Zealand that terrorists plan to attack ahead of Christmas."
Sports,"Trying to counter the loss of Pedro Martnez and their failures in other contract negotiations, the Red Sox have reached an agreement shortstop Edgar Renteria."
Sci/Tech,"Jon Stewart's Humiliation of Tucker Carlson the Most Popular Blog Story of 2004\\According to Intelliseek's BlogPulse, the transcript of comedian Jon Stewart's October debate with CNN ""Crossfire"" hosts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala was the No. 1 ""blogged"" news item of 2004. Bloggers linked to the ""Crossfire"" transcript in their ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Planning To Index Entire Libraries\\For a long time there have been rumors going around about Project Ocean, a project by Google to index all the pre-1923 content in the Stanford Library. (I'd call it a little stronger than a rumor since it was in the New York Times, but ..."
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves Introduces Yet Another Desktop Search Tool\\Ask Jeeves yesterday joined Microsoft in introducing a beta desktop search application. Ask Jeeves states that its Desktop Search makes it easy for people to find information on their computers or the Internet. Upon installation of the small (750K) application, Ask Jeeves Desktop ..."
Sci/Tech,year old Michigan man who tried to steal credit card numbers from a national hardware store chain is sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Ted Bridis
Sci/Tech,"Want to impress your Windows-using friends and colleagues? Start a QuickTime movie, play a DVD, click on the visualizer in iTunes while it plays a song. Then press F9 and watch what happens.  Dec 15"
Sci/Tech,"Magnetospheres, the giant magnetic fields around planets, are extraordinarily good at trapping plasma. To study them, and gain insights into how to produce fusion power, a group of scientists builds a mini magnetosphere at MIT. By Rachel Metz."
Sci/Tech,Researchers are working on autonomous robots that eat to produce energy. The problem right now is that batteries are much better. By Lakshmi Sandhana.
Sci/Tech,"The follow-up to last year's hit game, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, offers more proof that sequels often pale next to the originals. While it boasts addictive gameplay and rich character development, the sequel suffers from numerous technical glitches. Game review by Suneel Ratan."
Sci/Tech,"Fans of Japanese animation get a travel book tailored to their interests. With Cruising the Anime City: An Otaku Guide to Neo Tokyo, geeks can pursue the ultimate pop-culture fix. By Chris Baker."
Sci/Tech,Mini games that use a mic and players' voices make Mario Party 6 a raucous game. Just don't expect the novelty to last long. Game review by Chris Kohler.
Sci/Tech,The film studios' lobbying arm files lawsuits against the operators of sites and servers that help users of file-sharing networks locate movies and songs. By Xeni Jardin.
Sci/Tech,"This month you will be able to choose from four competitors to Apple's iPod Mini, courtesy of Dell, Rio Audio, Virgin Electronics and Creative. How do they compare?"
Sci/Tech,"Apple's iPod is the 800-pound white gorilla of the digital music market. But a number of new music players, on the market or in the works, have Apple in their sights."
Sci/Tech,"When it comes to rating video games, ""teen"" vs. ""mature"" can be a fine line. But either way, it leads to the cash register."
Sci/Tech,"An offbeat comic strip, published only on the Web, helps two video-game fans keep body and soul together."
Sci/Tech,"Despite the technological advances, Honda has not made much progress in determining just what the robot might be used for."
Business,The proposed \$35 billion merger of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications could mean changes for Kirkland-based Nextel Partners Inc.
Business, Time Warner Inc. agreed Wednesday to pay  $210 million to settle criminal securities fraud charges brought by the Justice Department against the company #39;s America Online unit.
Business,"Air travelers moved one step closer to being able to talk on cell phones and surf the Internet from laptops while in flight, thanks to votes by the Federal Communications Commission yesterday."
Business,"Caterpillar Inc. and its largest union, the United Auto Workers, said late on Wednesday they had tentatively agreed on a new six-year labor contract, ending a four-month stalemate."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will buy Guidant Corp. (GDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) for \$23.9 billion in cash and stock, giving the health-care products "
Sci/Tech,"Packard may have transferred its last remaining Itanium processor engineers to Intel, but the server maker is standing by the technology to the tune of  $3 billion."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) is set to offer an online service that lets users view live US local traffic conditions on custom-created maps, the first "
Sports,LONDON: Striker Bonaventure Kalou netted twice to send AJ Auxerre through to the first knockout round of the Uefa Cup at the expense of Rangers last night.
Sports,"ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Andy Roddick beat Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-3 in the Minnesota Tennis Challenge exhibition Wednesday night. Roddick, playing for the first time since firing coach Brad Gilbert over the weekend, was fighting a cold but still managed to win."
Sports,The Hornets #39; injury epidemic gave diminutive Dan Dickau a chance to show he could play in the NBA. His latest performance made him a crowd favorite among New Orleans #39; victory-starved fans.
Sports," quot;It #39;s a great question, quot; he said after his team somehow escaped with a 98-93 victory Wednesday night over the Washington Wizards."
Sports,"In his true diva way, Pedro Martinez must surely be chuckling that his signing with the New York Mets has created chaos in baseball, or at least in the American "
Sports,"So much of the Baltimore Ravens #39; identity is built around their swaggering defense, and their pride in not allowing 100-yard rushers and not giving up big plays."
Sports,"Mississippi has hired Southern California assistant Ed Orgeron to coach the Rebels, Orgeron #39;s father told The Associated Press yesterday."
World,Indonesian authorities on Thursday ordered a countrywide security crackdown after several foreign governments warned that terrorists were preparing to launch attacks against Western targets ahead of Christmas.
World,ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India failed to agree on the text of the draft agreement on advance notification of missile tests as the expert-level meetings on nuclear CBMs concluded here on Wednesday.
World,"New tests show that the blood of Viktor Yushchenko, a Ukrainian presidential candidate, contains the second-highest level of dioxin poisoning ever recorded in a human - more than 6,000 times the normal concentration, according to the expert analyzing the "
Sci/Tech,"Time Warner investors celebrate the company's settlement with SEC over AOL accounting charges Wednesday, temporarily pushing its share price to a 52-week high. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Sprint and Nextel formally announced a \$35 billion merger agreement Wednesday and offered details on how the corporate combination would affect employees and consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Millions of customers may face higher phone bills as a result of an FCC vote Wednesday to phase out discounts that major regional phone companies must give rivals that rent space on the big companies' lines. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Air travelers moved one step closer to being able to talk on cell phones and surf the Internet from  laptops while in flight, thanks to votes by the Federal Communications Commission yesterday."
Sci/Tech,Google Inc. won a major legal victory yesterday when a federal judge ruled that the Internet search engine's advertising policy does not violate federal trademark laws.
Sci/Tech,"  The e-mail offers are coming fast and furious.<br> ""There's still time,"" screamed one that arrived in my inbox Tuesday, promising 20 percent off any item or free shipping at Art.com. I had only to enter ""Santa"" or ""free shipping"" in a special box at checkout -- and order by Dec. 16."
Sci/Tech,"  Nextel was the big story in telecommunications yesterday, thanks to the Reston company's mega-merger with Sprint, but the future of wireless may be percolating in dozens of Washington area start-ups."
Sci/Tech,"  CHICAGO. Dec. 15 -- Decrying violence in fast-selling video games, Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) wants Illinois to make it illegal for anyone younger than 18 to buy violent or sexually explicit games. Among the targets would be the Grand Theft Auto series, Halo 2 and Mortal Kombat."
Sci/Tech,Latest setback for the Bush administration's effort to build a system for defending the country against ballistic missile attack fuels doubts about the system.
Sci/Tech," Federal oversight of crops genetically engineered to produce medications  in their seeds and leaves is inadequate to prevent unwanted contamination of food crops, according to an analysis released yesterday by a scientific advocacy group. As a result, the report concludes, consumers are at risk of inadvertently dosing themselves with prescription drugs while eating a morning bowl of cereal."
Business," Johnson   Johnson  on Wednesday said it agreed to buy Guidant Corp. , for  #36;25.4 billion in cash and stock, giving the healthcare products maker a foothold in the fast growing market for implantable devices that regulate heartbeats."
Business," Oil prices jumped to the highest level in two weeks on Thursday, buoyed by a cold weather front in the United States and below average stocks of winter heating fuels."
Business," Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> on  Wednesday said it agreed to buy Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>, for   $25.4 billion in cash and stock, giving the healthcare products  maker a foothold in the fast growing market for implantable  devices that regulate heartbeats."
Business, The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission on Wednesday said Fannie Mae misapplied accounting  principles and called on the mortgage finance company to  restate earnings.
Business, Japanese stocks recouped early losses by  late afternoon on Thursday as banks clawed back into positive  territory a day after a key survey showing waning business  sentiment had sparked a sell off in the sector.
Business,"EAST PEORIA, Ill. United Auto Workers officials say they plan to hold a news conference tomorrow after the union and heavy equipment giant Caterpillar Incorporated reached a tentative agreement tonight on a new six-year contract."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson said on Wednesday that it will acquire device manufacturer Guidant Corp. for \$25.4 billion. Under the terms of the deal announced on Wednesday, each Guidant share will be exchanged for \$30.40 "
World," Five passengers were killed and around  30 injured when their bus flipped over after tearing through  the central reservation of a motorway in the northern Spanish  province of Burgos, officials said on Sunday."
World,Hilton hotels in Indonesia ratcheted up security on Thursday but said they were seeing few cancellations amid warnings from Western governments that one of their chain could be attacked by militants.
World," Iraq #39;s  quot;Chemical Ali quot; will be the first of toppled Saddam Hussein #39;s henchmen to stand trial. Ali Hassan al Majid, a cousin of Saddam #39;s who earned his nickname over his alleged role in the gassing "
World, President Bush Wednesday warned Iran and Syria not to meddle in Iraq ahead of elections scheduled for January 30 and voiced new hopes of forging peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Sci/Tech,"In an effort to revitalize the struggling Itanium computer chip business, Intel and Hewlett Packard said Wednesday that Intel would hire a 300-person Hewlett-Packard design team based in Fort Collins, Colo."
Sports," The Houston Rockets activated point guard Tyronn Lue off the injured list Wednesday. Lue, who missed five games with a sore right knee, had four points, an assist and a steal in Houston #39;s 92 69 victory over the Atlanta Hawks."
Sports,"The Braves will have to face Pedro Martinez regularly for the next four years. If the former Boston Red Sox right-hander with the questionable shoulder can stay healthy, that is."
Sports,"In summarizing the swap of rejected proposals that led to the latest and gloomiest freeze of negotiations in the National Hockey League #39;s ongoing lockout, league commissioner Gary Bettman detailed how close he thinks the two sides actually are to a deal."
Sports," Isma'il Muhammad scored a  team high 14 points, Jarrett Jack added 13 and third ranked  Georgia Tech rolled over James Madison, 72 47, in a non league  tilt at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum."
World, President Bush Wednesday warned Iran  and Syria not to meddle in Iraq ahead of elections scheduled  for January 30 and voiced new hopes of forging peace between  Israel and the Palestinians.
World," The chief of international  relations for Colombia's biggest leftist rebel group, who once  sought support from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was arrested  after a months long manhunt, police said on Wednesday."
World, Congolese government forces clashed  with rebels at a town near the border with Rwanda for a third  day Wednesday as the two countries traded heated accusations  over who was involved in the fighting.
World,Charles Clarke is set to start work as Home Secretary after David Blunkett's shock resignation in a visa row.
Business,The Justice Department announced yesterday that it would defer bringing criminal securities fraud charges against the America Online unit of Time Warner as long as Time Warner adopted 
Business,"The Russian oil giant Yukos sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Wednesday, requesting an emergency court hearing in Texas to stop the Russian "
Business,"  ExxonMobil Corp. and Qatar Petroleum said Wednesday they had lined up  $7.5 billion toward financing their giant Qatargas II project, which aims to export liquefied natural gas from the Middle East nation to Britain."
World," Five Peruvian police officers died  in a shootout on Sunday with an armed group who took 10  hostages in the siege of a police station in southern Peru on  New Year's Day, RPP radio reported."
Sci/Tech,"CUPERTINO, Calif. Apple Computer is trying to stop RealNetworks from taking a bite out of the iPod market. Apple is blocking the technology used by RealNetworks Harmony music downloading service."
Sports,"If you already marked the date on your Cardinals 2005 calendar, if you already purchased tickets for the series at Busch Stadium on May 27-29, if you bought the  quot;East Coast Pack quot; that includes games with the Red Sox, Yankees and Mets, you could be in for "
Sports,"ST. PAUL, Minn. Dec 16, 2004 - Andy Roddick beat Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-3 in the Minnesota Tennis Challenge exhibition Wednesday night."
Sports," It was certainly an unlikely ending to the Toronto Raptors #39; seven game losing streak, a 96 90 win Wednesday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a heated affair."
Sports,"WASHINGTON Back when his goal in life was to become the first man to win an NBA championship and an Oscar, Shaquille O #39;Neal did some movies."
Business,"Drug giant Johnson   Johnson agrees to buy Guidant Corp, a key player in the heart technology market, for \$25.4bn."
Business,The F.C.C. voted to relax rules that had required the four large Bell telephone companies to give their rivals access to their networks at sharply discounted wholesale prices.
Business,"Johnson   Johnson, the pharmaceutical and health care giant, is near a deal to buy Guidant, one of the nation's largest makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses."
Business,The judge in the WorldCom lawsuit ruled that the investment banks that sold billions of dollars in the companys bonds must persuade a jury that they conducted appropriate due diligence before the offering.
Sci/Tech,The service will be first available on Spanish network provider Telefonica. Melodeo provides music to wireless subscribers through a mobilemusic solution that resides on the wireless phone.
Sports,"Instead, freshman Andrew Brackman took over in the second half of Wednesday #39;s nightmare against Louisiana-Lafayette to help salvage a 78-72 victory and protect the Pack #39;s perfect record."
World,"ATHENS: Two suspected Albanians armed with rifles and dynamite hijacked a packed Greek passenger bus in Athens and warned they would  quot;light the fuse quot; if a this morning #39;s deadline for payment of a \$1.3 million (BD491,400) ransom and safe passage was not met "
Business," Sprint Corp. said Wednesday it would buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications Inc. for about  #36;36 billion, creating a U.S. wireless carrier with nearly 40 million subscribers."
Business,The heads of General Motors Corp. and Italy #39;s Fiat SpA are expected to meet in the next four weeks to try and resolve their dispute over whether Fiat can force GM to buy the ailing Fiat Auto subsidiary.
Business,Americans have been stepping up their purchases of foreign stocks and bonds as the dollar #39;s decline has accelerated and foreigners have slowed their buying of securities in the United States.
Sports,"Andrew Brackman helped rally ninth-ranked North Carolina State to a tougher-than-expected, 78-72 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette Wednesday night."
Sports,"The Pistons trailed almost the entire game. They led for only 42.6 seconds. They were down by 16 at halftime, down by five in the fourth quarter, down by four with 1:42 left, down by three with 34.4 seconds left."
Sports,"LSU football coach Nick Saban said Wednesday he  quot;absolutely quot; plans to be the coach of the Tigers for the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1, but he stopped short of saying whether he would accept the "
Sports,"Yao Ming wouldn #39;t let the Rockets lose another home game, especially to the reeling Atlanta Hawks. Yao scored 23 points _ including seven during a pivotal third-quarter run _ and blocked a season-high five "
Sports,"That Ravens' swaggering defense will face its biggest test of the season Sunday, as Baltimore takes on the Colts and Peyton Manning."
Sports,The Bengals probably will be without quarterback Carson Palmer for Sunday's game against the Bills.
World, Italian authorities responded cautiously to reports that an Italian national may have been taken hostage and killed in Iraq.
Business," Johnson   Johnson has agreed to  buy Guidant Corp. for  $25.4 billion in cash and stock, the  companies said on Wednesday, giving the healthcare products  maker a foothold in the fast growing market for implantable  devices that regulate heartbeats."
Business,"The \$35 billion merger of Sprint and Nextel announced Wednesday may make consumers jittery about rising prices in a consolidating industry, but experts say the remaining players will still wage a tough fight for every customer."
Business,"Morgan Stanley yesterday said it would end a defence against hostile takeovers, change how it compensates top executives and elects board members, and disclose political contributions "
Sports,"Bryant, in a taped interview on ESPN #39;s  quot;Pardon the Interruption quot; on Wednesday, did not elaborate much further about Malone, who was accused of making a pass at Bryant #39;s wife, Vanessa, at a Lakers game on Nov. 23."
Sports,"Coming off an eight-day break for final exams, 14th-ranked Texas had as its first assignment a non-conference match with Texas-Arlington."
Sports,Tracy McGrady gripped his left ankle and grimaced in pain. This time he worried he really had hurt it. McGrady had gone for a backdoor lob midway through the second quarter and stepped on the foot of Atlanta #39;s Tony Delk.
World,"The Iraqi political campaign officially kicked off yesterday, colored by hope but tempered by violence that highlighted security concerns "
Business,Time Warner has agreed to pay more than \$500 million to settle wide-ranging criminal and civil allegations that its America Online division improperly pumped up revenue and engaged 
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. confirmed Wednesday that it dumped several executives but would not detail why they were fired. The terminations occurred over the past several days, spokeswoman Mona Williams said."
World," Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said on Thursday economic sanctions against North Korea were ""one option,"" but added that care was needed in deciding whether Tokyo should take such a step immediately."
World," Chess master Bobby Fischer has been offered a new home in Iceland, but it's not clear if he'll be able to make the move from Japan, where he is being detained."
Sports," All he said was, ""Jordan Black, Dallas Christian High School."" That was more than enough to upset many Notre Dame fans."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer Inc. has updated the software for some of its iPod music players so that songs bought from RealNetworks Inc. won #39;t play.
Sports,"Instinct took over when Chauncey Billups grabbed a long rebound with 4.9 seconds left. Normally, he #39;d call a timeout and let coach Larry Brown design the final play."
Sports,"Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga and president Eddie Jones met with LSU coach Nick Saban in Baton Rouge, La., on Tuesday night, in what both sides called  quot;a preliminary conversation quot; about the team #39;s search for a coach."
Sports,And the nation will be watching Sunday night as Peyton Manning tries to shatter a 20-year-old record for the most touchdowns tossed in a single season.
Sports,"1. Boston Red Sox. Yes, they lost one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history in Pedro Martinez when the veteran righty signed a four-year deal with the Mets."
World,India and Pakistan appear to have made some progress in a step-by-step peace process which began in January. Both countries have agreed to operationalise a nuclear hotline between their foreign secretaries as soon as possible.
World, Tokyo stocks fell Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened against the yen and oil prices began to rebound.
World,Extra  troops are sent to a remote area in west Nepal after 20 troops die in a clash with Maoist rebels.
World,"After two years of fragile peace, one of Africa's most volatile regions -- the border area of Rwanda and Congo -- has been pushed back to the brink of war with Rwandan soldiers reportedly staging raids in eastern Congo and Congolese militias clashing separately with each other."
World,"<p></p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - The chief of internationalrelations for Colombia's biggest leftist rebel group, who oncesought support from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was arrestedafter a months-long manhunt, police said on Wednesday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,Moves by Internet search giant Google to create a global virtual library could signal a communications revolution on a par with Johann Gutenberg and the invention of moveable type in the 15th century.
Sports,"BATON ROUGE -- If you had asked me a few weeks ago about Nick Saban and his coaching future, I would have told you he #39;d be back coaching at LSU the next two seasons."
Sports,"RALEIGH The performance by the NC State men #39;s basketball team was the type that would leave training tables, Gatorade coolers and coaches #39; shirt collars in disarray in the postgame locker room."
Sports,"Are these guys ever going to have a game that doesn #39;t come down to the last possession? It seems that, if nothing else, the Celtics give you 48 minutes worth."
Sports,"Atlanta defeated Houston, 88-84, at Philips Arena last month to snap a two- game series losing streak. The Hawks, however, have lost in six straight trips to Houston...Before the game, the Rockets activated guard Tyronn Lue from the injured list."
World,"World News: London, Dec 16 : British Prime Minister Tony Blair moved quickly to fill the political vacuum created by David Blunkett #39;s resignation as home secretary, appointing Education Secretary Charles Clarke in his place."
Business, The dollar was within reach of a record  low against the euro on Thursday as U.S. capital flows data  fueled worries that a weaker greenback would be needed to help  repair the United States' huge trade imbalance.
Business,"Not even a World Series win helped. New England's outlook turned decidedly gloomy over the last year as consumer confidence plunged farther than any other part of the country, according to data released today. The Conference Board, a nonprofit economic research group in New York, said its index of consumer confidence for New England dove to 77.9 in November, down ..."
Business,"Red Sox executives are considering creating a hall of fame or museum at Fenway Park to help keep the fever going, and cash flowing, all year long."
Business,"MIT Media Lab officials are engaged in sensitive talks with the Irish government this week over the future of the 4-year-old Media Lab Europe in Dublin, which is facing a funding crunch."
Business,"  In a quiet entryway of the CambridgeSide Galleria, 75 year old Mary Dellolio stood gazing out the window, Sears bags in hand, waiting for a ride from a friend. Dellolio said she feels safe in the mall during the daytime but would never venture there after dark, though she lives only two blocks away."
Business,Domestic air travelers could be surfing the Web by 2006 with government-approved technology that allows people access to high-speed Internet connections while they fly.
Business,President Bush pledged yesterday to work with Congress to reduce the government's huge budget deficit as a key step in assuring the world that his administration supports a strong dollar.
Business,Time Warner Inc. agreed yesterday to pay \$210 million to settle criminal securities fraud charges brought by the Justice Department against the company's America Online unit. The media giant also is prepared to pay \$300 million to end another probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Business,"The Mayo Group of Roxbury is expected to purchase 51 Sleeper St. in South Boston, a vacant eight-story building owned by Frank H. McCourt Jr. McCourt, who owns the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, defaulted on a \$22.5 million loan on the property this year. A group of investors sold the loan to Mayo Group for about \$17 million, and ..."
Business,"Sprint Corp.'s agreement to buy Nextel Communications Inc. , in a \$35 billion deal unveiled yesterday, will shake up the mobile phone market and create the third largest US wireless service provider."
Business,"Government regulators approved rules yesterday that would phase out discounts the four major regional telephone companies offer rivals for access to their networks, a move likely to lead to higher phone bills for some 18 million residential phone customers served by AT amp;T Corp., MCI Inc., and other carriers."
Business,State and federal investigators said a day treatment center in Ashland for disabled people overcharged the government Medicaid program by exaggerating clients' disabilities to earn bigger payments.
Business,"Oil futures prices bolted 5 percent higher yesterday, climbing above \$44 a barrel after US government data showed a slight decline in crude and heating oil supplies as colder weather in the Northeast drove up fuel demand."
Business,"BURLINGTON -- Trusting, but with a tinge of nerves, Justin and Brendan McKenney melted into Santa's welcoming arms inside the Burlington Mall."
Business,  No sooner had David Vickers finished an on air interview with West Coast radio host Gene Burns than the requests began pouring in.
Sci/Tech, Moves by Internet search giant Google to create a global virtual library could signal a communications revolution on a par with Johann Gutenberg and the invention of moveable type in the 15th century.
Sports,"Kiwis recall Tuffey for one day series v Sri Lanka December 15, 2004 03:47:28 WELLINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters)   Seam bowler Daryl Tuffey was recalled to the New Zealand squad on Thursday for the one day series with Sri Lanka which starts later "
Sports, The Seattle Mariners have reportedly found their slugging first baseman for the 2005 season and beyond by coming to terms with free agent Richie Sexson.
Sci/Tech," Intel Corp. has reached an agreement to hire hundreds of Hewlett Packard Co. engineers who helped design the Itanium microprocessor, a massive joint project between the two technology companies since the early 1990s."
Sci/Tech, Moves by Internet search giant Google to create a global virtual library could signal a communications revolution on a par with Johann Gutenberg and the invention of moveable type in the 15th century.
World,"The onslaught of the winter Typhoon Nanmadol made everyone forget the intense legislative election campaign, as early warning and disaster prevention mechanisms were initiated in the hope of minimizing damage."
Business,"Sprint Corp. said yesterday it will acquire Nextel Communications Inc. in a \$35-billion deal that will create the nation #39;s third-largest wireless phone carrier, Sprint Nextel."
World," WASHINGTON  #8212; In his campaign to become chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Jerry Lewis (R Redlands) recently gave a group of his most conservative colleagues a flier showing a bloated Uncle Sam. The caption: ""Uncle needs a diet."""
Business,"The plane #39;s on the tarmac, Philip Roth #39;s latest epic is on your lap and this guy stumbles in at the last minute, squeezes beside you (just when you thought the seat was empty), opens his laptop and dials his cell phone."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson announced that it will acquire Guidant Corp., one of the world #39;s top makers of cardiac devices, for \$25.4 billion US."
Business,A federal judge ruled in Google #39;s favor yesterday in the first US court ruling that search engines can sell advertising triggered by trademarked terms.
Business,WASHINGTON The Triple-A holiday travel forecast projects nearly 51 (m) million pople will be hitting the road in the United States for the Christmas and New Years holiday weekends.
Business,  United Technologies (UTX) said its  $2.8 billion cash offer for UK fire safety group Kidde (UK:KID) has been accepted by Kidde #39;s board.
Sports,A top official of Major League Baseball has labeled a new stadium financing proposal approved late yesterday by DC City Council as  quot;wholly unacceptable quot; and offered to refund deposits that have been made toward purchasing tickets for Washington Nationals 
Sports,"Jamal Crawford sat in a corner of the locker room, quiet and withdrawn, in total disbelief at the opportunity he and his Knicks teammates had squandered in their bid to beat the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons."
Sports,Liverpool have lost two Portsmouth #39;s point at injury time. Portsmouth #39;s Lomana Lua Lua spoiled Christmas party for Liverpool scoring a late equaliser to earn a point against the Reds in a 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Sports, Three key Nuggets redeemed themselves Wednesday at the FleetCenter in the time it takes to microwave popcorn. That allowed Denver to atone for its mistake laden loss at Philadelphia the previous night 
World," A senior official in Iraq's Communications Ministry was shot dead as he was driving to work in Baghdad on Thursday, a source at the ministry said."
World," A pair of sharks killed a teenage water skier at a popular Adelaide beach as horrified friends looked on, in Australia's second fatal shark attack in less than a week."
World, The Bush administration predicts financial markets would applaud a costly overhaul of Social Security for tackling long term financial obligations weighing on the federal budget.
World," A senior official in Iraq's  Communications Ministry was shot dead as he was driving to work  in Baghdad on Thursday, a source at the ministry said."
World," Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka  Machimura said on Thursday economic sanctions against North  Korea were ""one option"" but that care was needed in deciding if  Tokyo should take such a step immediately."
Sports,"Sudbury's Betty Zheng, a senior assistant captain on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology women's ice hockey team, will always remember MIT's Dec. 3 game against Chatham (Pa.) College."
Sports,"Its's no coincidence that since Medway's Tim Garry suited up for the UMass-Lowell men's soccer team, the River Hawks have won back-to-back Northeast-10 Conference Tournament championships and earned a pair of automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament."
Sports,"Former Newton South High School basketball and golf captain Matt Stehle is now a junior at Harvard University, where the 6-foot-8-inch forward was leading the men's basketball team in rebounding and steals and was second in scoring through six games."
Sports,You think the rush to exchange presents Dec. 26 will be furious? It might not compare with the mad dash of folks looking to reassess their 2004 viewpoints of one Tiger Woods.
Business,"Agrees to \$210M Justice Dept. deal and proposes paying an additional \$300M to end SEC probe. BY HARRY BERKOWITZ. Seeking to remove a cloud that has lingered over Time Warner for years, the media giant said yesterday "
Business,"NEW YORK, December 15 (newratings.com) - The US Federal Reserve announced yesterday a widely expected quarter point hike in its overnight lending rate, the fifth hike since June this year."
Business,"Airline travel has always been a welcome refuge from the incessant chatter of cellphone users, so it is sobering to hear that regulators are thinking of allowing the use of cellphones up in the friendly skies."
World,"The island of Car Nicobar has been devastated by the tsunami, with around half its population unaccounted for, as the BBC's Jonathan Charles discovered."
Business,"abertoll writes  quot;A federal judge decided that Google is able to sell ads under the GEICO trademark, claiming that this is fair use of the trademark."
Business,"Alcohol-related auto accidents increase sharply during the holidays compared with other times in December, a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association shows."
Business,"Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fired three executives and four managers from its Bentonville, Arkansas headquarters for violating company rules, the company said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech," Yesterday, the major movie studios turned their MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) loose on BitTorrent and eDonkey p2p networks, claiming the effort is necessary to bring file sharing under control."
Sci/Tech,"HP and Intel have confirmed earlier reports that located a massive migration of HP Itanium boat people making their way to Intel. True to speculation, Intel has agreed to hire hundreds of HP #39;s Itanium engineers working at a Ft."
Sci/Tech,"Wearable solar panels that could charge mobile phones, music players or light batteries are likely to go on sale within three years, according to New Scientist magazine."
Sci/Tech,Honeywell #39;s legal action against 34 electronics and computing companies for allegedly infringing one of its LCD patents has yielded its first public licensing agreement.
Sports,"Congratulations to Linda Cropp and her fellow DC council members who voted with her Tuesday night. By insisting that private funding be included for a new baseball stadium in Washington, they did the right thing."
Sports, The Detroit Pistons will try to avoid their first three  game losing streak of the season when they head to Madison Square Garden to battle the New York Knicks.
Sports,"Before we talk about the possibility Rick Majerus is the greatest coaching hire in USC sports history, let #39;s acknowledge that his arrival Wednesday raised a number of questions."
Sports,"With their Christmas Day showdown nine days away, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Heat center Shaquille O #39;Neal shared thoughts Wednesday on their upcoming reunion game at Staples Center."
Sports,"If you want to get a rise out of a small-market general manager, ask him about the Red Sox being limited by their budget. Already this weekend at the winter meetings, we #39;ve "
World,"In his olive nylon bomber jacket, olive fatigue pants and black combat boots, Al-Aqsa Martyr #39;s Brigades member Abu Said sees himself as a soldier, fighting Israeli occupation of Palestinian land."
World,"Britain #39;s top law enforcement officer, a key member of Tony Blair #39;s Cabinet, resigned Wednesday after acknowledging that his department fast-tracked a visa for his former lover #39;s nanny."
World,"Pakistan plans to invite foreign investors to operate its new port of Gwadar, an unusual step for a country that has attracted little foreign capital."
Business,"Oil futures prices bolted 5 percent higher yesterday, climbing above \$44 a barrel after US government data showed a slight decline in crude and heating oil supplies "
Business,"Airbus, the world #39;s biggest maker of commercial aircraft, forecast yesterday that airlines will need 1,902 jumbo planes over the next 20 years -- more than double the forecast of its rival, The Boeing Co."
Sports,"Truly a Judge edged Star Cross by a length yesterday in Arcadia, Calif., to win the \$150,000 San Gabriel Handicap at Santa Anita Park."
Sci/Tech," European scientists have developed light, flexible solar panels that could be sewn on fabrics and placed on surfaces to charge objects ranging from cellphones and DVD players to batteries."
Sci/Tech,"Emerging Display Technologies (EDT), specializing in small-to-medium STN/CSTN-LCD panels, will ramp up its monthly capacity for CSTN LCDs from 30,000 units at present to 70,000 in the second quarter of 2005, according to the company."
Sports,A labor dispute between the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and players has halted World Cup preparations and could result in the national team using replacement players for the Feb.
Business," Tokyo's Nikkei average closed lower  Thursday, ending a three day winning streak as profit taking  hit Toyota Motor Corp. and other exporters that had benefited  from gains on Wall Street and a weaker yen."
Business, European shares opened firmer on  Thursday led by ABN AMRO as investors applauded the savings the  Dutch broker will make from cutting jobs.
Business,Google Inc. won a major legal victory yesterday when a federal judge ruled that the search engine's advertising policy does not violate federal trademark laws.
Business,"Federal prosecutors yesterday alleged that a former sales director for Serono Inc. offered doctors bribes in return for prescribing its AIDS treatment as part of a marketing program at the Swiss drug company, whose main US offices are in Rockland."
Business,The announced union of Sprint and Nextel Communications yesterday marked the second mega-deal in the wireless industry this year - and the second involving a life change for a Craig McCaw-built venture.
Sports,"Keith Langford's twisting shot with three seconds left in overtime capped a comeback from a 16-point deficit and lifted second-ranked Kansas to a 70-68 victory over No. 9 Georgia Tech yesterday at Lawrence, Kan."
Sports,"As Papa Griffith used to say every Jan. 1, ""Well, it looks like we made it through another year."""
Business,"MANATEE - Expect airports and roads to be even more crowded than usual this holiday season. That #39;s the word from AAA, which predicted Wednesday that a record number of Americans and Floridians will travel during the Christmas and New Year #39;s holidays."
Sports,"  Looking nothing like the third string quarterback he was most of the season, Rick Clausen led No. 15 Tennessee to five touchdowns in just 2 1/2 quarters and the defense had its way with 22d ranked Texas A amp;M in a 38 7 victory in the Cotton Bowl yesterday. Winning was nice enough for the Vols after losing their last two bowl ..."
Sports,Major League Baseball is poised to cancel the move of the Montreal Expos to Washington after the District of Columbia Council on Tuesday amended the agreement 
Sports,"  Nice recovery, Chris Rix. Coach Bobby Bowden stuck with his struggling quarterback and Rix eventually sparked No. 17 Florida State with two long second half touchdown drives yesterday, beating West Virginia, 30 18, in the Gator Bowl."
Sports,"By Patrick Kehoe: World light-heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver may be 35 and yet he #39;s not about to indulge in limits, conditional options or relativism of any kind."
Sports,Marion Jones has filed a 12million lawsuit for defamation against the man who alleged he supplied her with performance-enhancing drugs.
Sports,"Anthony #39;s 15-foot jumper with 3.6 seconds remaining gave the Nuggets a 100-99 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, the fifth stop on Denver #39;s seven-game road trip."
Sports,"Andrew Brackman provided the spark that No. 12 NC State so desperately needed Wednesday night. As a result, the Wolfpack stayed unbeaten -- barely."
Sports,"  Miami center Joel Rodriguez walked across the confetti covered field carrying the Peach Bowl trophy, hugging teammates and waving to fans."
World,A SECOND paper trail in the Home Office blew apart David Blunketts defence that his only involvement with his nannys visa application was to check that it was correct.
World,"The Iraqi election season officially kicked off yesterday, and the mudslinging started right away. Iraq #39;s defense minister, an ally of Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, blasted "
Sports,"Fresh off a victory in the Liberty Bowl, Louisville coach Bobby Petrino withdrew from consideration for the job at Louisiana State yesterday."
World, European shares opened firmer on Thursday led by ABN AMRO as investors applauded the savings the Dutch broker will make from cutting jobs.
World, Police set up checkpoints and checked identity cards Thursday along streets leading to the area in the Saudi capital where anti monarchists were expected to try to hold an illegal demonstration called by an exiled dissident.
Sports, Lakers star Kobe Bryant wants to apologize to former teammate Shaquille O'Neal for mentioning his name during a police interview last year.
Sci/Tech, Baseball team keeps its eye on the technology ball by assembling an outside IT team to deploy Wi Fi for fans.
World, Indonesia was on high alert after British and Australian warnings of a terrorist attack before Christmas amid fears that Islamic militants wanted for the Bali bombings are poised to strike again.
Sports, NHL veteran Jim McKenzie thought about accepting a salary cap during the last lockout 10 years ago.
World, THE PROBLEM: Social Security faces a  #36;3.7 trillion shortfall over 75 years.
Sci/Tech," Britain's town and cities have become key survival safe havens for the country's endangered wildlife, according to a new survey published on Thursday."
Sports,"Brown ground. Fast grass. Except for on the tip of Cape Cod, it doesn't really look like skiing or boarding conditions around these parts."
Sports,"Last night marked the first anniversary of Danny Ainge's bold, six-player trade with Cleveland in which Ricky Davis was the obvious attraction. The move generated plenty of controversy at the time, eventually cost the Celtics the services of Jim O'Brien and Dick Harter , ended a five-game winning streak, and now only Davis remains on the active roster of either ..."
World,Gunmen shoot and kill a senior official in Iraq's communication ministry on his way to work in Baghdad.
Sports,"Harvard running back Clifton Dawson, a sophomore, was named to the Associated Press Division 1-AA All-America football team yesterday."
Sports,"The NFL season has primarily been an exercise in watching the Patriots and Steelers dismantle their opposition on a weekly basis, and then trying to predict which one will blink first and lose home field for a possible playoff game."
World,Colombian security forces arrest a man they say  was in charge of the Farc  guerrillas' international ties.
Sports,"The Red Sox are one of seven teams that have an offer on the table to righthander Matt Clement , who came up in the Padres' system with Theo Epstein and remains one of the most attractive pitching options left on the market despite a career record under .500."
Sports,"Olympic track star Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit yesterday against BALCO head Victor Conte, who told a national TV audience that he gave her steroids and watched her inject herself with them."
Sports,"Leaving Beaver Creek, Colo., for Europe two weeks ago, Bode Miller had earned the distinction of being the best ski racer of the young World Cup season, and most signs were pointing toward extraordinary heights."
Sports,"BASEBALL Arizona (NL): Signed SS Craig Counsell. Boston (AL): Signed SS Edgar Renteria and P John Halama. Chicago (NL): Named Grady Little special assistant in player development and minor league roving catching instructor, and Randy Bush special assistant to the vice president and general manager. Cincinnati (NL): Signed Ps David Weathers and Ben Weber. Colorado (NL): Signed OF Reggie Taylor ..."
Sports,NHL veterans Chris Pronger and Jim McKenzie think this lockout is far worse than the one that wiped out half a season 10 years ago.
World,Justin Langer hits a century to help Australia reach 220-5 at tea on day one of the first Test in Perth.
World,"FREEPORT, Bahamas -- At the back of the steel warehouse, pharmacists in lab coats are fetching bottles of prescription drugs from dimly lit shelves. They bear labels in French, Spanish, and Italian. Some come from New Zealand, 8,225 miles away."
World,"BAGHAD -- The Iraqi political campaign officially kicked off yesterday, colored by hope but tempered by violence that highlighted security concerns leading up to the national election set for Jan. 30."
World,"  Two armed Albanian hijackers surrendered and released their hostages early today, 18 hours after seizing a bus in an Athens suburb and threatening to blow it up if authorities did not pay a ransom."
World,"HENDALA, Sri Lanka -- Day after day, locked in a cement room somewhere in Iraq, the hooded men beat him. They told him he would be beheaded. ''Ameriqi! quot; they shouted, even though he comes from this poor Sri Lankan fishing village."
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was leaving for a key summit after a rapid and deeply unwelcome reorganisation of his government following the resignation of respected interior minister David Blunkett.
World, Indonesian prosecutors' bid to link a radical Muslim cleric to bomb attacks suffered another setback when a key witness withdrew a confession tying the militant to a regional extremist group.
Business," U.S. regulators are looking into  whether Wall Street firms are providing insider information on  upcoming offerings, either on purpose or inadvertently, the  Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday."
Business,"The freewheeling wireless industry, known for its upstarts and edgy competition, got a little more run-of-the-mill Wednesday when Sprint and Nextel Communications formally announced a merger "
Business,"Seeking to speed the delivery of new communications services to US airline passengers, the government yesterday paved the way for at least one company to compete "
Business,"Yesterday morning YUKOS filed an application in a bankruptcy court in Houston, Texas for restructuring according to American laws."
Business,"  David Denison, current president of Fidelity Investments Canada, is taking over in January as the president and chief executive of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board."
Sci/Tech,"Packard Co., the No. 2 maker of personal computers, is retreating from its involvement in developing the Itanium computer chip with Intel Corp."
Sci/Tech,Millions of people will buy or receive Apple Computers iPod digital-music players this holiday season. They are beautifully designed and easy to use.
Sports,It took all of about five minutes of an introductory press conference Wednesday at Heritage Hall for USC basketball to gain something it never really had before.
Sports,"Every other Suns starter has had his turn to shine in this season #39;s supernova. It was just a matter of time before Johnson stepped into the role of leading man, too."
Sports,"Fresh off the Pedro Martinez signing, the Mets didn #39;t waste much time before moving on to their next order of business. A baseball official with knowledge of the team #39;s plans "
Sports,The place known as much for its  quot;airball quot; chants as the winning basketball that is played there was silent when Shanika Freeman #39;s shot failed to hit the rim Wednesday night.
Sports,"It will be a Saturday afternoon soap opera, with the man the Giants vowed to have and to hold and the one they left at the altar crossing paths on the floor of Giants Stadium."
Sports,"He was an unparalleled star of his day, throwing touchdown passes, swatting home runs, and swishing baskets at Lynn Classical. Aristotle George Agganis, whose mother called him ""Ari"" and friends dubbed ""Harry,"" was recruited in 1948 by football powerhouses including Notre Dame, but the Greek boy from Lynn chose to stay close to home at Boston University, where he instantly ..."
Business,The Federal Reserve pushed US interest rates up by a modest quarter-percentage point on Tuesday and expressed confidence that inflation could be kept at bay by slowly lifting credit costs from rock-bottom levels.
Business,European shares opened firmer on Thursday led by ABN AMRO as investors applauded the savings the Dutch broker will make from cutting jobs.
Business,"US health titan Johnson and Johnson has reached a deal to acquire US heart device manufacturer Guidant Corporation, in a stock-and-cash deal valued at \$23.9 billion, based on \$76 a share, the companies said in a statement early this morning."
Business,  The dollar dropped sharply against the yen on Wednesday in Tokyo after the release of Bank of Japan #39;s tankan survey.
Business,"Shares of casino operator Las Vegas Sands (LVS) jumped \$17.56, or 61, to \$46.56 in their first day of trading, hearkening back to the heady 1990s when initial public offerings would surge out of sight on their debut."
Sports,  Poor Auburn. A 12 0 record and Southeastern Conference title would be enough to make the Tigers a front runner for the national title most years    or at least cause a spirited debate about who's No. 1.
Sci/Tech,"Not only does he have 17,000 holiday lights on his Lafayette, Colo., house, he #39;s rigged up an interactive Web site to let virtual visitors turn the lights off and on with the click of a mouse."
Sports,  The Bowl Championship Series national championship matchup between No. 1 Southern California and No. 2 Oklahoma in Tuesday night's Orange Bowl is rich with tradition.
Sports,  Warren Holloway has quite a story to tell at his next family reunion in Chicago.
World,DAVID BLUNKETT resigned last night after an inquiry found his office was involved in  quot;fast-tracking quot; his ex-lover Kimberly Quinn #39;s nanny #39;s application to stay in Britain.
World,IRAQS national election campaign kicked off yesterday with angry accusations that Iran was masterminding the continuing insurgency in an effort to undermine democracy and bring about clerical rule.
World,"Five years after catastrophic floods and mudslides killed thousands along Venezuela's Caribbean coast, survivors in this town still see the signs of destruction - shattered concrete walls and tall weeds growing atop streets covered in dried mud."
Business,"Boucher, asked during the press briefing whether the US government planned to get involved in the case, said, In terms of reaction, I think Id just have to say that Yukos management has the right to pursue any legal remedies it determines are in "
Business,"Fiat #39;s chief executive, Sergio Marchionne, yesterday pressed Rick Wagoner, General Motors chairman, to take over the struggling Italian group at secret talks."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson agreed to acquire Guidant Corp. for \$25.4 billion, adding electrical devices for treating heart disease to a lineup of thousands of health products including Band-Aids and cardiac stents."
Business,"The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered Fannie Mae, the nation #39;s largest buyer of mortgages, to restate its earnings over the last "
Business,"United Technologies Corp., which offers security services through its Chubb unit, agreed to buy UK fire-protection company Kidde Plc for \$2.8 billion in cash to expand its range of building-services products."
Sci/Tech,"SAN JOSE, Calif. Intel has reached an agreement to hire hundreds of Hewlett-Packard engineers who helped design the Itanium microprocessor."
Sci/Tech,"Apple has launched two new variations of the iPod - the Apple iPod Photo and the U2 iPod. A digital music player with a high-resolution color screen, the iPod Photo can hold up to 25,000 digital photos, alongside a music library."
Sci/Tech,"With the release of MechAssault 2 looming for Xbox, Microsoft has kicked-off what could very well be the easiest competition you #39;ll ever encounter."
Sports,Rangers manager Alex McLeish admitted his side had blown the perfect opportunity to reach the last 32 of the UEFA Cup. Rangers needed only a draw at home to Auxerre to qualify from Group F but were sunk 2-0 
World, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was leaving for a key summit after a rapid and deeply unwelcome reorganisation of his government following the resignation of respected interior minister David Blunkett.
World,Violence marred Iraq #39;s first official day of parliamentary election campaigning Wednesday as interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced his candidacy for the Jan. 30 
World,JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities on Thursday ordered a nationwide security crackdown after several foreign governments warned that terrorists were preparing to launch attacks against Western targets ahead of Christmas.
World,"Booming China has been urged to help its poorer neighbours by Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who said a larger role by the nascent giant could boost development and improve regional security."
World," Britain's highest court of appeal was due to rule on whether foreign nationals can be detained indefinitely without trial in the country, a case with sweeping constitutional and security implications."
World," Two Great White sharks attacked and killed a teenage boy on a surfboard off a packed beach as his horrified friends looked on, in Australia's second fatal shark attack in five days."
Business,"London equities opened in positive territory on Thursday as a raft of bid news helped lift sentiment on the market. The FTSE 100 started trade up 0.3 per cent at 4,740.1 and the mid-cap FTSE 250 stayed flat at 6,755.7."
Business,"Oil prices blasted higher yesterday, surging above \$44 a barrel after government data showed a slight decline in crude and heating oil supplies as a Northeast cold snap drove up fuel demand."
Business,US President George W Bush has said he intends to  #39;send a signal #39; to financial markets that he is serious about a strong dollar by tackling the US budget deficit.
Sci/Tech,"The Zafi.D worm, which disguises itself as an e-mail holiday greeting, is currently the most frequently detected worldwide virus, software security company Panda Software said this week."
Sci/Tech,"SAP on Wednesday unveiled a service, SAP Security Optimization, that offers automated security-configuration checks for customers #39; software."
World, Jermain Defoe has urged Tottenham to snap up his old West Ham team mate Joe Cole who is out of favour with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Sports,"Olympics track athlete Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative founder Victor Conte, who told a national television audience he gave her steroids and watched her inject herself with them."
Sports,"Jets coach Herman Edwards said yesterday that Chad Pennington still has some discomfort in his right arm, lingering effects of a strained rotator cuff."
Sports,"Kobe Bryant apologized to Shaquille O #39;Neal on television Wednesday and would like to do so again in person for telling Eagle County, Colo."
World,A Greek bus hostage siege has ended peacefully as all 23 passengers were freed and as police revealed the two armed Albanian hijackers had been bluffing when they threatened to blow up the bus.
World,"EU leaders were poised on Thursday to set a date to start accession talks with Turkey, as Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Brussels in an optimistic mood for a spate of last-minute diplomacy."
World,"Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today urged booming China to help poorer neighbours, saying a larger role by the nascent giant could boost development and improve regional security."
World,"A young Australian surfer has been killed in a horrifying attack by two great white sharks at a popular Adelaide beach, the second fatal attack in five days, rescue officials and witnesses say."
World,A bomb near a Shi #39;ite shrine has killed eight people and a fierce attack on Iran by a minister fuelled fears of sectarian strife as campaigning began for Iraq #39;s first election since Saddam Hussein #39;s fall.
Sci/Tech," The Zafi.D worm, which disguises itself as an e mail holiday greeting, is currently the most frequently detected worldwide virus, software security company Panda Software said this week."
World," Two great white sharks attacked and killed a surfer while his friends watched in horror Thursday off a popular beach in the southern Australian city of Adelaide, authorities said."
Sci/Tech," The owners of a Bangkok amusement park will be charged with importing endangered animals illegally after DNA tests confirmed a group of orangutan had not been born in Thailand, forestry police said Thursday."
World,China warns Japan its granting of a sight-seeing visa to former Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui will harm ties.
Sports,"Pingree's David Lloyd matched his career high of 34 points in the second half alone as he totaled a school-record 61 points yesterday in a 78-68 win over host Cambridge School of Weston. Lloyd, a senior guard, added nine assists and four steals."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson last night struck a deal to acquire Guidant, the US cardiac treatment group for \$25.4bn, in a move that will give it access to one of the fastest growing areas in health care."
Business,"AMSTERDAM, DECEMBER 16: Dutch financial group ABN AMRO said on Thursday it would cut 2,850 jobs in a restructuring in which it broadens group shared services (GSS) and refines its wholesale clients business unit."
Sci/Tech,The 26MB upgrade to version 10.3.6 is available now via the OS #39; Software Update control panel and from Apple #39;s support web site.
Sci/Tech,"Hot on the heels of Microsoft #39;s reigning king, Halo 2, comes the latest time killer, MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf. The sequel to the popular Xbox Live launch title is in the bag and will be in store shevles December 28."
Sports,Former Rangers star Ally McCoist has described the current team as powder-puff following their UEFA Cup exit last night. Alex McLeishs side needed only a draw at home to Auxerre to progress to the last 32 but lost 2-0.
Sports," Baseballs response to Washingtons lawmakers was strong, swift and ominous. Or, as Mayor Anthony A. Williams put it: The dream of 33 years is now once again close to dying."
Sports, Washington #39;s new baseball team shut down business and promotional operations indefinitely Wednesday as its move to the nation #39;s capital teetered on the brink of collapse.
Sports,"The Jets have big problems on offense. The quarterback has a sore throwing shoulder and some of his teammates have sore feelings. Chad Pennington, who returned two weeks ago from a strained "
World,"BUENOS AIRES, December 16 (RIA Novosti #39;s Yuri Nikolayev) - The mechanisms for compliance with the Kyoto Protocol are not focused on cutting greenhouse gas emissions yet, Alexander Bedritsky, head of the Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and "
World,Nine Law Lords are set to a make a major ruling on the extent to which the government can restrict human rights in its bid to combat terrorism.
Business,"Looking for an eco-friendly gift for that special tree-hugger in your life? This guide has you covered, right down to the wrapping paper. By Lewis Wallace."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 16 (newratings.com) - According to a report in the Washington Post today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised Fannie Mae (FNM."
Sci/Tech,Gamers already eager to tear down their enemies with heavy weaponry have now become even more desperate. Microsoft Game Studios has announced that MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf for Xbox has gone gold and will be 
Sports,"Pedro Martinez, who replaced Roger Clemens on the Fenway Park mound in the late  #39;90s, has now matched the Rocket in Red Sox stats, schedule annals as the free agent pitcher who got away."
World,"The Greek government appealed for calm today, fearing a public backlash against immigrants following the bungled bus hijacking by two Albanian gunmen."
World,"The Australian government has warned that terrorists may try to bomb a Hilton hotel in Indonesia, and it is urging Australian citizens to stay away "
World," ZAGREB, Croatia (Reuters) - Croatians voted for president  Sunday, with liberal incumbent Stjepan Mesic expected to win a  second term and help shepherd the former Yugoslav republic's  planned 2009 entry into the European Union."
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Survivors huddle in  clearings without food or shelter above the water-damage line  all along the tsunami-ravaged coast of Indonesia's Aceh  province, and corpses float miles out to sea."
World," Six day old Tsunami Roy doesn't know what all the fuss about him is, as he hungrily suckles at his mother's breast before dropping off for a contented nap."
Business,UK retail sales are better than expected in November as Christmas shoppers flock  to the High Street.
World," Prime Minister Tony Blair called for a long term effort from the international community to help overcome the tsunami tragedy in Asia which he said was a ""global catastrophe""."
Business," China's investment in construction and factory equipment, a key growth indicator, slowed slightly in November on lower public spending, but local level investments surged, the government reported Thursday."
Business," The offering, which would be the world's largest this year, is now scheduled to float Dec. 20."
Business,YUKOS shareholders gave warning yesterday that the oil giants attempt to seek bankruptcy protection in the US was unlikely to prevent the Russian Government-ordered 
Business,"UK retail sales were better than expected in November as Christmas shoppers began their seasonal flock to the High Street, figures show."
Sci/Tech,"Intel has confirmed that in future all its chips will be multicore and has revealed additional desktop, server and mobile processor plans."
Sci/Tech," Top Japanese wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo (9437.T) said on Thursday it would launch a 3G phone equipped for use overseas and including a video conferencing function, getting a leg up on its closest rival, KDDI Corp. (9433.T)."
Sports,"  Although the Bulls have yet to record back to back victories, they quietly are putting together a solid stretch of games."
Sci/Tech," After one of the most bitter takeovers in corporate history, the challenge is to stitch the two companies together."
World,"THE Greek government has appealed for calm, fearing a public backlash against immigrants living in the country following the bus hijacking by two Albanian gunmen."
World,"Kicking off his country #39;s first democratic election campaign Wednesday, Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi declared his own candidacy, saying the country can handle the challenge."
Sports," The prospects of saving the National  Hockey League (NHL) season are grim and unless owners and  players start talking soon to end a lockout the 2005 2006  season is also at risk, Montreal's Saku Koivu said."
Sci/Tech,"Honda's new, improved Asimo robot is able to run, interact with people and shake his hips."
Sci/Tech,Nintendo is making a media add-on for its DS game console that will let it play music and video.
Sci/Tech," Top Japanese wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo  <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=9437.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">9437.T</A> said on Thursday it would launch a 3G phone equipped  for use overseas and including a video conferencing function,  getting a leg up on its closest rival, KDDI Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=9433.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">9433.T</A>."
World, A man identified as Osama bin Laden bitterly criticized the Saudi regime in an audiotape posted on an Islamic Web site on Thursday.
World, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan  urged the European Union on Thursday to open its doors to  non Christians after French President Jacques Chirac made a  vibrant appeal to bring Turkey into the EU.
World," Britain's highest court ruled on  Thursday against the detention of foreign terrorism suspects  without trial, in a major judgment on how far human rights can  be restricted in the ""war on terror."""
Business," The Bank of Japan #39;s latest tankan survey shows why Japan can afford to wait, and did not fight the yen #39;s strength against the dollar with currency intervention."
Business,"British retail sales rose much more than expected in November, driven by strength across nearly all categories running into the key Christmas holiday shopping season."
Business,"The Netherlands #39; biggest bank ABN AMRO says it is cutting more than 4,000 back office and information technology staff as it aims to bring its cost base in line with its competitors."
Business,"  European stocks nudged higher Thursday, boosted by investors applauding cost cutting initiatives at Dutch bank ABN Amro and overnight gains from US shares."
World,US helicopters start dropping food and medical supplies into parts of quake-ravaged western Aceh.
Sports,"Rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has made the New York Giants #39; decision to acquire top overall draft pick Eli Manning instead of him look like a bad one, at least in the short term."
Business,"Improved sales of household goods, clothing, footwear and food helped retail sales increase 0.6 per cent in November, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates next year."
Sci/Tech,The University of Tasmania will be part of a mission to Saturn #39;s largest moon in the new year. The university #39;s two radio telescopes will track the space probe Huygens as it decends into the moon #39;s atmosphere.
Business,"US mortgage company Fannie Mae should restate its earnings, a move that is likely to put a billion-dollar dent in its accounts, watchdogs say"
Sci/Tech,"The trade commission hears what's right and wrong with file sharing, but there's no guarantee it will institute regulations. Michael Grebb reports from Washington."
Sci/Tech,"Twenty years on, one of the engineers who helped create the Mac writes his memoirs. But programmer Andy Hertzfeld's account is no dry paean to code: It's funny, engaging and deeply human. Wired News interview by Leander Kahney."
Sci/Tech,X10's ActiveHome Pro modules let you turn your ordinary household lamps and appliances into smart devices that go on and off according to your habits. Product review by Amit Asaravala.
Sci/Tech,"Our columnist Adam L. Penenberg wishes he could snap his fingers and change the media landscape for the better. Among his 2005 wishes: getting bloggers to actually break news, abolishing the FCC and making news organizations watchdogs again."
Sci/Tech,Capcom's Viewtiful Joe 2 offers a graphically impressive old-school beat-'em-up experience with unmatched stylistic flair. Game review by Chris Kohler.
Sci/Tech,Tucked into the Bush administration's space policy is a plan to take the global positioning system offline temporarily during a national emergency. The goal: preventing terrorists from using the navigational technology.
Sci/Tech,Scientists from India working in the Himalayas have discovered a new species of monkey.
Sci/Tech,Police agencies around the country may soon be able to equip street corners with microphones and video cameras to fight gun-related crime.
Sci/Tech,"Video cameras with three charge-coupled devices, or C.C.D.'s, can produce broadcast-quality images unattainable with a single-C.C.D. model. A look at four cameras."
Business,"The boards of both the US telecoms giant Sprint Corp and mobile phone operator Nextel Communications Inc have announced their intention to create the third largest mobile operator in the US, in a deal worth \$35 billion."
Business,"TIME WARNER has agreed to pay \$510 million (262 million) to settle claims that America Online (AOL), its internet division, overstated its earnings capacity."
Business,"US mortgage company Fannie Mae should restate its earnings, a move that is likely to put a billion-dollar dent in its accounts, watchdogs have said."
Business,"Sales at British retailers rose a greater-than-expected 0.6 percent in November, led by household goods, clothing and footwear, as stores including Marks  amp; Spencer Group Plc offered discounts to lure holiday shoppers."
Sci/Tech,"Business software supplier SAP is offering customers a new service to ensure the security of their SAP systems, the company said on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Nintendo is releasing an adapter for its DS handheld console so it can play music and video. The add-on for the DS means people can download TV programmes, film clips or MP3 files to the adaptor and then play them back while on the move."
World," The speaker of India's parliament has threatened to resign, saying some members' accusations that he was behaving like a ""dictator"" had caused him agony."
World,"The government asked its citizens not to retaliate against immigrants Thursday, a day after two Albanian gunmen hijacked a bus. The 18-hour standoff near Athens ended peacefully early Thursday after police "
World, An audiotape message attributed to top terror mastermind Osama bin Laden and broadcast on an Islamist website laid the blame for the unrest in Saudi Arabia on the kingdom #39;s regime.
World," Social and political evil is  spreading through the world, causing war, injustice, violence  and desperation, Pope John Paul said in his annual peace  message on Thursday."
World,"A baby spiny turtle has hatched  in Jersey, giving conservationists fresh hope for the endangered species."
Business,The area #39;s three major communication equipment makers said Wednesday they are optimistic about the proposed merger of Sprint Corp.
World," A suicide car bomber hit a bus  carrying Iraqi National Guards on Sunday, killing 19 people in  the deadliest attack of its kind in nearly four months on  Iraqis cooperating with U.S. forces to secure a Jan. 30  election."
Business,"US President George W Bush pledged on Wednesday to work with Congress to reduce the US #39; huge deficits, to assure markets that his administration supports a strong dollar."
Business,  CSM (NL:33426) eased 0.8 percent after saying it expects to sell its sugar confectionary unit for 850 million euros to private equity investor CVC Capital Partners.
World," Torrential rains brought fresh hardship to tsunami survivors in eastern Sri Lanka on Sunday, flooding refugee camps, forcing the evacuation of at least one and leaving others dotted with stagnant pools."
Sci/Tech,"India has once again proved itself as the land of contradictions as scientists have now discovered a new species of monkey in Arunachal Pradesh, despite the fact that India has some of the fastest retreating forest lands."
Sci/Tech,"SAP AG has extended the scope of the SAP Active Global Support customer service portfolio with the addition of SAP Security Optimization, a remote service that investigates SAP systems for security vulnerabilities and proposes an action plan."
Sports,Justin Langer batted all day for a superb unbeaten 181 as Australia reached 8 for 357 at stumps on day one of the first Test against Pakistan at the WACA on Thursday.
Sports,"The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a deal with pay-TV operator Sky Sports for all home Test matches, one-day internationals, Twenty20 and county action."
World,"A new audiotape purportedly from Osama bin Laden appeared on Arabic Web sites Thursday, with the voice on the tape saying the current instability in Saudi Arabia is due to the regime there."
World," On the first official day of campaigning for the Jan. 30 elections in violence racked Iraq, candidates were trying to figure out how to woo the voters."
Sports, Former world number one Justine  Henin Hardenne will return to action in an exhibition match  this weekend after being out for three months with exhaustion.
Business," The European Commission is sticking  with its plan to lift sanctions on  $4 billion worth of U.S.  goods on Jan. 1 following Washington's repeal of illegal export  tax subsidies in October, a spokeswoman said on Thursday."
Business,Johnson   Johnson will acquire the cardiac device manufacturer for \$25.4 billion. The acquisition is the largest business deal in J J's 118-year history
Business,"Sprint and Nextel formally announced a \$35 billion merger agreement Wednesday and gave details on how the corporate combination would affect employees and consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Business, The dollar eased toward last week's  record low against the euro on Thursday after capital inflows  data added to worries the United States may struggle to fund  its current account deficit.
Business,"The dream of bidding on an eBay auction, sending an e-mail or even making a cell phone call while 30,000 feet in the air came one step closer to reality yesterday."
Business,Dutch bakery ingredients company CSM NV said Thursday it will sell its candy business to investment company CVC Capital Partners Ltd.
Business,"Corus Group Plc, the UK #39;s biggest steelmaker, expects to report its first full-year profit after increasing prices four times since January."
Business,"The grocery workers union representing about 19,000 members in the Sacramento Valley have terminated a contract extension with Safeway, Albertson #39;s and Ralphs, increasing the threat of a strike at stores throughout Northern California."
Sci/Tech,"Desktop Searches are nothing like buses. Not even buses arrive five at a time. But with Ask Jeeves and Microsoft both launching new desktop searches to rival Google #39;s, and with Yahoo!"
Sci/Tech,"Apple has updated the software for some of its iPod digital media players so that songs bought from RealNetworks will not play. The change affects Apple #39;s new iPod Photo, which was introduced in late October "
Sci/Tech,"World News: New York, Dec 16 : India has once again proved itself as the land of contradictions as scientists have now discovered a new species of monkey in Arunachal Pradesh, despite the fact that India has some of the fastest retreating forest lands."
Sci/Tech,Toshiba has announced a new and improved 40Gb and 80Gb version of its small hard drive found in the Apple iPod. Toshiba claims the new drives are the world #39;s first hard disk drives based on perpendicular recording 
Sports," Olympic track star Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit against BALCO head Victor Conte, who told a national TV audience that he gave her steroids and watched her inject herself with them."
Sports,Ben Roethlisberger knows how good he has it in Pittsburgh these days with a talented supporting cast around him. And he knows how bad Eli Manning has it in New York without much of a supporting cast at all.
Sports,"Schedule: Semifinals (today), Washington vs. Stanford, 5:30 pm (tape delay on ESPN2 at 8); Minnesota vs. USC, 7:30 pm (tape delay on ESPN2 tomorrow at 1 pm)."
World,"An audio recording purportedly by Osama bin Laden, praising gunmen who carried out a Dec. 6 attack in Saudi Arabia, was posted on the Internet on Thursday, suggesting the al Qaeda leader is still alive."
World,"Two Great White Sharks have killed a teenage surfer off a popular beach in southern Australia. The 18-year-old man was attacked after falling from a surfboard being towed behind a boat at West Beach in the city of Adelaide, authorities said."
World," Kidde PLC, the British fire and safety company, said Thursday it had agreed to a 1.4 billion pound ( #36;2.8 billion) takeover by United Technologies Corp."
Business," Wall Street looked set for a mixed start  on Thursday as oil prices remained near two week highs and  investors braced for a clutch of economic data and earnings  from high profile firms like Goldman Sachs <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GS.N</A> and Nike  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A>."
World,The French president throws his weight behind Turkish EU membership ahead of a key summit decision.
Business,"Embattled Russian oil group YUKOS (YUKO.RTS: Quote, Profile, Research) should hear later on Thursday whether a US bankruptcy court will attempt to hold up the "
Business,"  Aetna (AET) has reached a tentative accord with investors who accused the company of hiding accounting misstatements when SEC Chairman William Donaldson led the company, an Aetna spokesman was quoted as saying in Thursday #39;s Los Angeles "
Business,"_ Kidde PLC, the British fire and safety company, said Thursday it had agreed to a 1.4 billion pound (\$2.8 billion) takeover by United Technologies Corp."
Business,  Cendant Corp. (CD) said it #39;s agreed to buy privately held Gullivers Travel Associates for  $1.1 billion in cash.
Business,"British building materials merchant Travis Perkins Plc said on Thursday it agreed to pay 950 million (\$1.84 billion) for home-improvement chain Wickes, sending its shares down nearly 3 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Nvidia Corporation, a leader in graphics and digital media processors has introduced the Nvidia GeForce 6200 graphics processing unit (GPU) with TurboCache technology."
World,"Detaining foreigners without trial under emergency anti-terror laws breaks European human rights laws, law lords ruled today. The decision from nine of the law lords, who make up Britain #39;s highest court, throws "
World,I am extremely glad to see the DUP standing firm on commitments made to the electorate. The DUP made its case clear to both governments and to the public time and time again.
Sports, Washington's new baseball team shut down business and promotional operations indefinitely Wednesday as its move to the nation's capital teetered on the brink of collapse. The decision by major league baseball followed the D.C. Council's decision Tuesday to require private financing for at least half the cost of building a new stadium.
Business,Google won a major legal victory when a federal judge ruled that the search engines advertising policy does not violate federal trademark laws.
Business,The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday kicked off efforts that could reshape the communications services available to airline passengers.
Business,"Security software maker Symantec Corp. has agreed to buy Veritas Software Corp. for \$13.5 billion, expanding into the backup and recovery software market, the companies said on Thursday."
Business,A district judge has ruled that Google can continue selling advertising triggered by searches for trademarked brand names. Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that the adwords program does not violate US federal trademark laws.
Business,"A new CEO, chairman, head office and corporate structure -- much has changed at the London Stock Exchange since Deutsche Boerse last proposed marriage to Europe #39;s biggest equity market four years ago."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson announced last night that will buy medical-device maker Guidant for \$23.9 billion in cash and stock. The deal, approved by both boards but subject to regulator approval, is one of the largest "
Business,"Consumers in Dublin pay more for basic goods and services that people elsewhere in the country, according to figures released today by the Central Statistics Office."
Business,"ABN Amro Holding NV, the largest Dutch bank, plans to cut 2,850 jobs, or about 3 percent of its workforce, to stem a decline in operating profit as revenue growth stalls."
Business,"Company said settlement for bid rigging claim likely this month, but says investigation is ongoing. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos."
Business,Singapore authorities said Thursday China Aviation Oil #39;s US\$550 million losses in oil gambles could have happened  quot;in any other financial center quot; and said it had no plans to overhaul its corporate reporting and disclosure standards.
Business,"Online brokerage firm Ameritrade Holding Corp. said Thursday that chief executive officer Joe Moglia has agreed to extend his contract at least through the current fiscal year, which ends Sept."
Business," Security software maker Symantec Corp. has agreed to buy Veritas Software Corp. for  #36;13.5 billion, expanding into the backup and recovery software market, the companies said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey in north eastern India, 101 years after the last species of its kind was found, a member of the investigating team said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Adobe has patched two bugs in its Acrobat Reader application that could allow an attacker to take over a user #39;s system via a malicious PDF attached to an e-mail message.
Sci/Tech," quot;When all manifestations of Linux operating systems are counted, Linux is clearly a mainstream solution, quot; said Vernon Turner, group vice president and general manager of Enterprise Computing research at IDC, as an IDC Linux market share and forecast study "
Sci/Tech,"NASA has released an inventory of the scientific devices to be put on board the Mars Science Laboratory rover scheduled to land on the surface of Mars in 2009, NASAs news release reads."
Sci/Tech,"com December 16, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. Internet users may soon be required to pay an additional annual fee for each domain name they own, thanks to a virtually unnoticed requirement that will begin to take effect next year."
Sci/Tech,Wireless chipset manufacturer Atheros announced on Wednesday that it has managed to fit the full functionality of a high-speed wireless access point onto a single processor.
Sports,Justin Langer plans to heap more misery on Pakistan after his opening-day unbeaten century revived Australia in the first Test at the Waca.
Sports,"Could the Meadowlands be the next stop for the vagabond Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals Major League Baseball franchise? That would be good move for the sport, according to New Jersey Sports "
Sports,"Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe wants former West Ham team-mate Joe Cole to join him at White Hart Lane. Cole, who has been a peripheral figure at Chelsea since the start of the season, is reportedly ready "
Sports,"New Orleans -- Only one coach could praise his team #39;s effort following the Warriors- Hornets game on Wednesday night. New Orleans coach Byron Scott sat at the podium, looking weary but proud, and spoke freely about his team #39;s intensity."
Sports,"Chris Bosh faced the best power forward in the NBA last night and did not blink. The Raptors #39; second-year standout put together a career game, guiding his struggling squad to a 96-90 upset win over the powerful "
Sports,"That was one thing Jim Fassel wanted from his offense when he was head coach of the Giants. Break the huddle, get to the line of scrimmage, run the play, back to the huddle, back to the line, run the next play ."
Sports,Defending champion Valencia #39;s recent improvement will be put to the test when it visits runaway leader FC Barcelona in the Spanish league #39;s 16th-round this weekend.
World,A new audiotape reportedly of Osama bin Laden appeared on Arabic Web sites. The voice on the tape says current instability in Saudi Arabia due to the regime there.
World,"terrorist training received by Greek police ahead of this year #39;s Olympic Games helped resolve the Athens bus hijacking, the government has said."
World,"The Government must act swiftly to either charge or release the nine detainees who are being held on suspicion of links with terrorism, civil liberties campaigners said today."
World,Iceland is ready to provide a residence permit to worlds chess ex-champion Bobby Fischer whos now serving his sentence in one of the Japanese jails.
World,China and Pakistan officials voiced their common aspiration of furthering ties between the two armies during a meeting here Wednesday.
World,Rebels refuse to return to AU-sponsored talks with Sudanese government until latter stops attacks in Darfur. ABUJA - Rebel leaders accused the Sudanese government of pursuing an offensive in the western region 
World,"The decision, which prompted an immediate protest from Beijing, was the latest sign that Japan is hardening its diplomatic stance towards China."
World,Plans by Australia to enforce an extensive new offshore security zone are causing concern among its neighbors. The Maritime Identification Zone announced by Prime Minister John Howard will extend 18-hundred 
Business," British finance minister Gordon Brown said on Thursday he would urge the United States to tackle its current account and budget deficits, and warned that the weak dollar was hurting the British and other global economies."
Sci/Tech,"An otherwise routine power shift on the Senate Judiciary Committee could have far-reaching implications for high-tech firms, movie studios, record companies and the future of downloading. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,I resisted shopping online for the longest time. I feared my credit card number would be stolen and that I would spend a few years of my life trying to explain that I did not buy a Hummer with my Visa card.
Sci/Tech,"The National Reconnaissance Office has asked the Justice Department to consider opening a criminal investigation into recent disclosures about a highly classified satellite program that has prompted criticism in Congress because of escalating costs, two administration officials said yesterday."
Business, The dollar fell within half a cent of  last week's record low against the euro on Thursday after  capital inflows data added to worries the United States may  struggle to fund its current account deficit.
Business," Oil prices fell from two week highs on  Thursday, as traders took profits from dramatic gains on  Wednesday driven by renewed fears over fuel supplies for the  northern winter."
Business," British finance minister Gordon Brown  said on Thursday he would urge the United States to tackle its  current account and budget deficits, and warned that the weak  dollar was hurting the British and other global economies."
Business,"Latin America's economy grew by 5.5 in 2004, its best performance since 1980, while exports registered their  best performance in two decades."
World, The campaign manager for Sen. John Kerry's failed presidential bid said Wednesday she regrets underestimating the impact of an attack advertisement that questioned Kerry's Vietnam War record.
World," Iraq's oil ministry has awarded the  country's first post war oilfield development contracts to  Turkish and Canadian firms, an oil official said on Thursday."
Business,"With aftershocks still fresh from the Oracle-PeopleSoft deal, another buyout has rocked the enterprise market - Symantec #39;s multi-billion dollar buyout of Veritas."
Business," In its biggest purchase ever, Johnson  amp; Johnson is dropping  $24.5 billion to get into the fast growing market for implantible devices that automatically restart stopped hearts."
Business,"Corus lifted a threat to 1,700 steelworkers #39; jobs today by securing the future of a major operation in the north-east. The company ended speculation over the imminent shutdown of its Redcar site with the announcement "
Business,"Cendant Corp., the world #39;s largest hotel franchisor, said Thursday it agreed to acquire London-based Gullivers Travel Associates and Octopus Travel Group Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., a former space shuttle astronaut from South Carolina for whom the new military elementary school at Laurel Bay north of Beaufort was named "
Sports,Marion Jones is attempting to sue controversial Balco boss Victor Conte for alleging that she took drugs. The American sprinter is at the centre of a widespread probe into the activities of Conte #39;s laboratory 
Sports,"The news was stunning as it came out on Wednesday morning. After two years of the city selling itself to baseball, after all that time spent on finally landing a baseball team in the District for the first "
Sports,"Sky has been awarded exclusive rights to show cricket, strengthening its hold over televised sports. In a move that has received a mixed response from licensees, the broadcaster has added cricket to a growing "
World," Campaigning for the first post Saddam Hussein elections got under way on Thursday amid more bloodshed, as US President George W. Bush warned Iran and Syria to stop meddling in Iraq in the run up to the vote."
World,Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom has called for a new international summit to re-launch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Business," FedEx Corp. , the world's top air express shipper, on Thursday said quarterly profit more than tripled on strength in its international, ground and freight businesses, and the company raised its full year earnings forecast."
Business," U.S. housing starts unexpectedly  plummeted 13.1 percent last month, the biggest dive in nearly  11 years, as groundbreaking activity fell sharply across the  nation, a government report showed on Thursday."
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A>, the world's top  air express shipper, on Thursday said quarterly profit more  than tripled on strength in its international, ground and  freight businesses, and the company raised its full year  earnings forecast."
Business," The number of Americans filing  initial claims for jobless pay fell by much more than expected  last week to 317,000 in the steepest decline in three years,  Labor Department data showed on Thursday."
Business," British retail sales bounced back in November, as Christmas shoppers kept the tills ringing in the crucial festive trading period."
Business,Symantec (SYMC:Nasdaq - news - research) Thursday said it will acquire rival software company Veritas Software (VRTS:Nasdaq - news - research)in an all-stock deal.
Business,"World Trade Organization members should be able to reach a binding accord to liberalize global commerce in 2006, the European Union #39;s new agriculture chief said Thursday."
Business,Americans have been stepping up their international purchases of stocks and bonds as the dollar #39;s decline has accelerated and foreign investors have slowed their buying of securities in the United States.
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp. has agreed to hire the team of Hewlett-Packard Co. engineers that helped design the chip giant #39;s Itanium microprocessors for server computers, both companies said Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,"Soon Japanese owners of the Nintendo DS (Dual Screen), their latest handheld console, and GameBoy Advance SP will be able to play music and video with a new adaptor on their pocket marvels."
Sci/Tech,"Earthquakes are not unusual in the San Francisco Bay Area, but a team of Penn State geoscientists believes that the hazard may be greater than previously thought because of a hidden fault under Marin County."
Sports,SAN FRANCISCO Olympic track star Marion Jones is seeking 25 (m) million dollars in a defamation lawsuit against BALCO founder Victor Conte.
Sports,SHOAIB Akhtar completed a first-round knockout of his rival Matthew Hayden yesterday in a hell-raising opening to the Australia-Pakistan Test series in Perth.
World,"Osama bin Laden, in a purported audiotape message on Thursday, assailed Washington for meddling in Muslim states and laid the blame for deadly unrest gripping Saudi Arabia on the kingdom #39;s own regime."
World,"Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko speaks to members of the media during a press conference in Kiev, in this Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 file photo."
World,MARK COLVIN: Iraq #39;s election campaign is officially underway and already it #39;s been hit by violence and fears that minority Sunnis will boycott next month #39;s poll.
World," Japan plans to issue a visa for former Taiwanese President Lee Teng hui to visit this year, a government spokesman said Thursday, a decision that China urged Tokyo to reconsider to avoid damaging ties between the two countries."
Business," Goldman Sachs Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GS.N</A> on  Thursday said fourth quarter profit rose 23 percent as its  fixed income, currency and commodities business soared while a  rebounding stock market boosted investment banking."
Business," The U.S. current account deficit  widened slightly to a record  $164.71 billion in the third  quarter as the goods trade shortfall grew and the services  surplus shrank, the government said on Thursday."
Business,LONDON Airbus has predicted that an average of 830 passenger aircraft will be built each year for the next two decades and that the new Airbus jumbo A380 will be so successful that Boeing will be forced to develop a competitor.
Sci/Tech,"CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 200 million songs from the iTunes(R) Music Store."
Sports,The ECB #39;S decision is not a surprise. It #39;s crass but no surprise. The wind #39;s been blowing that way for ages. So there #39;ll be no live international cricket on terrestrial telly from the summer after next.
World,A computer virus posing as an electronic Christmas card is spreading across the net in many languages.
World,"Security screeners at a US airport spot but then lose a bag containing a fake bomb, in a training blunder."
World,"Geoff Hoon announces a major restructuring of the Army, which will see four battalions cut and regiments merged."
World,Two lifts at the world's tallest building in Taipei have been declared the fastest on the planet.
World,Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko said Thursday that he was sure he was poisoned by the Ukrainian government after a Sept. 5 dinner with the head of the country's security service.
Business," Symantec Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SYMC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SYMC.O</A>, a maker of  security software, on Thursday said it would buy storage  software maker Veritas Software Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VRTS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VRTS.O</A> for  $13.5  billion, creating the world's fourth largest software company."
Business,  Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos is set to learn if a US bankruptcy court will try to block the sale of its main production unit this weekend.
Business,Investment banking firm Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said Thursday that fourth-quarter earnings rose 23 percent to beat Wall Street expectations.
Business,"FedEx Corp. (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s top air-express shipper, on Thursday said quarterly profit more than tripled on strength in its international, ground and freight "
Business,Can the Fannie Mae (FNM:NYSE - news - research) scandal now take its place as the Enron-sized debacle it long has been shaping up as?
Business,Two leading names in the travel industry were today bought for 1.1 billion dollars (563 million) - the second major UK deal by US giant Cendant this month.
World," Logistical preparations are under way to allow at least a million exiled Iraqis to cast their votes in the country's first free elections next month, a senior organizer said on Thursday."
Sports,"Carolina Panthers punter Todd Sauerbrun was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, a police spokeswoman said Thursday. Sauerbrun also was charged Wednesday night with speeding and with driving while "
World," Britons, moved by stories of tragedy and heroism that even involved their own nationals, outpaced their own government in how much aid money they could raise for tsunami victims in Asia in the last week."
World," European Union leaders are expected to approve opening talks with Turkey on its wish to join the EU during a two day summit opening Thursday, but they will likely impose stiff conditions on Ankara."
World,  A bomb targeting a prominent Shiite cleric killed seven people outside one of southern Iraqs holiest shrines Wednesday as campaigning began for Iraqs first post Saddam elections    a vote that is going ahead despite suicide attacks 
World," The European Commission president  urged Turkey on Thursday to ""go the extra mile"" to show  Europeans it is ready for EU membership talks as the bloc  prepared to approve them despite misgivings by many EU voters."
World," Logistical preparations are under way to  allow at least a million exiled Iraqis to cast their votes in  the country's first free elections next month, a senior  organizer said on Thursday."
Business,"FedEx Corp., the world #39;s top air-express shipper, said Thursday quarterly profit more than tripled on strength in its international, ground and freight businesses, and the company raised its full-year earnings forecast."
Sci/Tech,Apple Computer Apple announced Thursday that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 200 million songs from the iTunes Music Store since its launch in April of 2003.
Sci/Tech,"It sounds crazy, but its true! Scientists have developed wearable solar panels that can be sewed into clothing, helping charge music players, mobile phones, light batteries This innovative product is likely to hit the market in three years time."
Sports,SAN FRANCISCO A lawyer for Marion Jones tells CBS the man accusing the track star of using steroids is a spurned admirer who tried  quot;for years quot; to establish a relationship with her.
Sports,European soccer #39;s ruling body today delayed a plan to force clubs to rear more players from their own countries after the European Union said the proposal may be illegal.
Sports,JUSTIN LANGER is fast mounting a case to be considered Australia #39;s most valuable cricketer following a brave and defiant century which laid the foundation for a rescue mission on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth yesterday.
Sports,SHANNAN TAYLOR will fulfil a lifelong dream when he steps into the ring for a world title shot at the Gold Coast in Queensland tonight.
Sports,The Hornets have experienced a Christmas miracle and his name is Dan Dickau. The recently acquired PG paved the way for just their second win all season with his game-high 23 points in a victory over Golden State.
Sports,"It will be labeled a learning experience, but that won #39;t remove any of the sting. Momentum was lost again Wednesday night as the Knicks blew a lead and lost 94-93 to the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden."
World,BRITAIN #39;s highest court has ruled today that the UK Government cannot detain terror suspects indefinitely without trial. Nine judges in the House of Lords ruled in favour of a group of men jailed without charge for up to three years.
World,"THE revenge of an ex-lover has forced the resignation of British Home Secretary David Blunkett, dealing a blow to Tony Blair less than six months before an expected general election."
World,"UNITED NATIONS, New York The United Nations has announced that it is expanding its presence in Iraq outside of Baghdad to the cities of Erbil and Basra and planning to send a small addition of staff members into the country to assist in the elections "
Business," The U.S. current account deficit widened slightly to a record  #36;164.71 billion in the third quarter as the goods trade shortfall grew and the services surplus shrank, the government said on Thursday."
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Symantec Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SYMC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SYMC.O</A>,  a maker of security software, on Thursday said it would buy  storage software maker Veritas Software Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VRTS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VRTS.O</A> for  \$13.5 billion, creating the world's fourth-largest software  company."
Business," Goldman Sachs Group Inc. on Thursday  said fourth quarter profit rose 23 percent on strong  fixed income and commodities trading results and investment  banking gains, but shares fell as revenue missed expectations."
Business," U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday,  as investment bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GS.N</A> reported  smaller than expected revenues, while a slew of data gave a  mixed picture of the economy."
Business,"Symantec Corp. will buy Veritas Software Corp. in an all-stock transaction, the companies announced Thursday. Based on Wednesday #39;s closing stock prices, the deal values Veritas at around US\$13.5 billion, they said."
Business,"An above expected chilly winter almost a week away from its official arrival date, with temperature already hovering below freezing; top it with a US government data showing a slight decline in crude and heating oil supplies is a wonderful recipe for "
Business,"Net earnings at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter as increased transaction volume and a rise in mergers and acquisitions, the brokerage announced Thursday."
Business," The FedEx Corp., the delivery giant, reported Thursday its second quarter earnings soared due to a strengthening economy and continued growth in overseas and ground shipping."
Business,Cendant Corp. said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Gullivers Travel Associates and Octopus Travel Group Ltd. of Britain for about US\$1.1 billion (euro820 million) in cash.
Business,"WESTPAC said yesterday it was on track with its plans for the first two months of 2005 and expected to deliver strong full-year results, despite intensifying competition."
Sci/Tech,"Gov. Rod Blagojevich plans to propose a ban Thursday on the sale of violent and sexually explicit video games to minors, something other states have tried with little success."
Sci/Tech,"Software company Adobe issued a updated version of Acrobat for the Windows and the Macintosh OS X platforms this week, fixing three security holes that could be used to compromise a user #39;s system."
Sci/Tech,"As Spirit and Opportunity continue their treks through the Martian winter -- still on duty nearly a year after their arrivals, back down on Earth, NASA is already planning the robot rover that will follow them."
Sci/Tech,"A particularly sinister form of fault may lie beneath Marin County and could trigger an earthquake of up to 6.5 magnitude, perhaps during this century, scientists plan to report at the American Geophysical Union conference Thursday."
Sports,"Bangladesh maybe celebrating Victory Day today to mark the liberation of their country from the occupation by Pakistani forces, but their actual battle begins on Friday in Chittagong in the second Test against India."
Sports,"YOKOHAMA, Japan : World Cup heroes Miroslav Klose and Michael Ballack scored the goals on Thursday as Germany overwhelmed Asian champions Japan 3-0 in the opener of their three-game Asian tour."
World,JAKARTA The Indonesian authorities ordered a nationwide security crackdown Thursday after several foreign governments warned that terrorists were preparing to attack Western targets before Christmas.
World,"African Union (AU) mediators at Darfur peace talks in Nigeria are trying to have rebel groups end their boycott, after receiving assurances from Sudan #39;s government it will stop its offensive."
Sci/Tech," Gov. Rod Blagojevich is proposing to make it a misdemeanor for businesses to sell violent and sexually explicit video games to minors, a step that other states have tried with little success."
World," The Black Watch army regiment, which lost seven soldiers during a recent mission in Iraq, is to be merged with other units as part of a major military overhaul, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon revealed."
Sci/Tech," In the final few weeks before the 2004 election, lobbyists for high tech, entertainment and civil liberties interests were crammed into an icy room in the Dirksen Senate office building, trying to hammer out a bill that would have put Internet song swapping networks like Kazaa and eDonkey out of business."
Sci/Tech," Engineers at NEC Corp. have developed a prototype optical disc drive that supports the new HD DVD format and is also compatible with CD and DVD formats, they said Wednesday."
World," A major US military airlift of relief goods for victims of deadly storms in the Philippines was winding down, a spokeswoman for the mission said."
Sci/Tech, Computer security giant Symantec Corp. is buying storage and backup program maker Veritas Software Corp. in a  #36;13.5 billion deal that will create the world's fourth largest software company.
Sci/Tech," This is the third article in a series of four articles each with a separate explanation of different quantum phenomena. Each article is a piece of a mosaic, so every one is needed to understand the final explanation of the quantum astronomy experiment we propose, possibly using the Allen Telescope Array and the narrow band radio wave detectors being build by the SETI Institute and the University of California, Berkeley."
World," Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi  defied Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's government on  Thursday and vetoed a bill aimed at reforming the legal system,  the president's office said in a statement."
World," Saddam Hussein met for the first time since his capture a year ago with a defense lawyer Thursday, two days after Iraq announced it will soon bring top figures of the fallen regime to court, the chief of the former dictator's legal team said."
Business,Computer security giant Symantec Corp. is buying storage and backup program maker Veritas Software Corp. in a \$13.5 billion deal that will create the world #39;s fourth largest software company.
Business,Google #39;s motion to dismiss legal proceedings brought against it by insurance company Geico was granted on Wednesday by a US District Court judge.
Business," Glamis Gold of Reno, Nev., is planning a takeover bid for Goldcorp Inc. of Toronto   but only if Goldcorp drops its  $2.4 billion Cdn offer for another Canadian firm, made in early December."
Sci/Tech,"A species of monkey unknown to science has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, according to the New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society."
Sci/Tech,"  The governor of Illinois wants to make it a misdemeanor for businesses to distribute, sell, rent or make available violent and sexually explicit video games to minors."
Sports,Germany banished their 2002 World Cup ghosts with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Japan in the first match of their three-game tour of Asia on Thursday.
World, A key but controversial plank of Britain #39;s post September 11 security policy was thrown into disarray as the country #39;s highest court ruled that detaining terror suspects indefinitely without trial violated human rights laws.
World,Dozens of demobilized soldiers have taken over the home of ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in a Port-au-Prince suburb.
Business,"YUKOS petition for bankruptcy protection was lodged to the US court to protect reputation of foreign managers, wont held the holders, M. Khodorkovsky said."
Sci/Tech,"\\My god this is disturbing :\\""WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration is preparing plans for possible\lifetime detention of suspected terrorists, including hundreds whom the\government does not have enough evidence to charge in courts, The Washington\Post reported Sunday.""\\""Citing intelligence, defense and diplomatic officials, the newspaper said the\Pentagon (news - web sites) and the CIA (news - web sites) had asked the White\House to decide on a more permanent approach for those it would not set free\or turn over to courts at home or abroad.""\\... so all you have to do is be a ""suspected"" terrorist now and you can spend\the rest of your life in prison.\\"
Business,"Cendant Corp., which owns Days Inn hotels and Avis Rent A Car Systems Inc., agreed to buy the UK #39;s Gullivers Travel Associates and Octopus Travel Group Ltd."
Business," United States health titan Johnson and Johnson has reached a deal to acquire American heart device manufacturer Guidant, in a stock and cash deal valued at  $23.9 billion, based on  $76 per share, the companies said in a statement early on "
World,Indian PM Manmohan Singh visits tsunami victims but faces more criticism over the handling of the disaster.
Business,"Parmalat SpA is suing 45 financial institutions to try to claw back money lost in the runup to its crash a year ago, the Italian dairy giant said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"AMERICANS are downloading Powderfinger #39;s music for nothing this week - and the Brisbane band couldn #39;t be happier. The track Stumblin #39;, from the band #39;s latest album Vulture Street, is the free download of the week on Apple #39;s iTunes Music Store in the US."
Sports,Major League Baseball is poised to cancel the move of the Montreal Expos to Washington after the District of Columbia Council Tuesday night amended the agreement for a riverfront stadium by requiring 50 percent private financing.
World," India raised the number of people killed or feared killed in last week's tsunami to 14,488 on Sunday, up by more than 1,700 since the previous evening's estimate."
Sports,"by Paul Upham: It was a fight that was to receive national exposure in the USA on ESPN2 #39;s #39;Friday Night Fights on September 3, until the arrival of Hurricane Frances and it #39;s devastating impact on Florida caused the cancellation of the entire Warrior #39;s "
Sports,"In 2003-04, the Bucks won three of their four contests with the Bulls. Overall, the home team has won 13 of the last 14 meetings. Milwaukee has won four of six and six of the last nine contests in this series."
Sports,"Birmingham City have agreed to sell Denmark winger Jesper Gronkjaer to Spanish side Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club says."
World,"BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Thursday the EU #39;s  quot;positive quot; approach to its bid to start membership talks, but said sticking points remain ahead of a crunch summit."
World,Nine Law Lords ruled in favour of a group of men jailed without charge for up to three years. The British government had argued that the detention without trial of some terrorist suspects is a tough but necessary 
World,"ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (AFP) - Taliban militants on Thursday denied any hand in the abduction and murder of a Turkish man in Afghanistan, the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP) reported."
Sci/Tech,A computer virus posing as an electronic Christmas card is spreading across the net.
Business," The U.S. current account deficit grew to a record  #36;164.71 billion in the third quarter, less than had been forecast, the Commerce Department said on Thursday."
Business, Shares of U.S. mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae  tumbled on Thursday after the Securities and Exchange Commission said the company must restate earnings because of accounting problems.
Sci/Tech,Computer security giant Symantec Corp. has agreed to buy the storage and backup program maker Veritas Software Corp. for about \$13.5 billion in stock in a deal that would create a massive software company that provides a wide range of programs to secure and protect networks and computers.
Business," The U.S. current account deficit  grew to a record  $164.71 billion in the third quarter, less  than had been forecast, the Commerce Department said on  Thursday."
Business," Shares of U.S. mortgage finance  giant Fannie Mae <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FNM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FNM.N</A> tumbled on Thursday after the  Securities and Exchange Commission said the company must  restate earnings because of accounting problems."
Business," Carnival Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CCL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CCL.N</A><CCL.L>, the  world's biggest cruise group, on Thursday posted a 43 percent  rise in quarterly earnings as it benefited from a merger with  P O Princess Cruises last year."
Sci/Tech,"The Firefox browser has become an instant sensation, in just a few weeks gaining impressively against Microsoft Corp.'s market-leading but malware-beleaguered Internet Explorer."
Business," Pharmacy chain operator Rite Aid Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RAD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RAD.N</A> on Thursday posted a quarterly loss, compared with a  profit in the same year earlier quarter, and cut its full year  outlook, citing worse than expected sales."
Sci/Tech,"A US firm is proposing to use guided missile technology to make an automated, precision landing on the Moon."
Business,"Round two of US wireless industry consolidation is officially under way, with Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc.making the much anticipated announcement that they have agreed to a \$35 billion merger Wednesday, Dec."
Business,"The Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in the US and appealed for a temporary restraining order against the auction of its main production unit, scheduled for Sunday."
Business,"Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said fourth-quarter profit rose 23 percent as its fixed-income, currency and commodities business soared while "
Business,"Stocks extended their rally with modest gains Wednesday, as Wall Street overlooked climbing oil prices to focus on strong results from Lehman Brothers and Sprint #39;s \$35 billion deal for Nextel Communications."
Business,"Deal to buy UK travel company expected to close next April, funded with Wright IPO proceeds. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Travel and real estate company Cendant Corp."
Business,Johnson  amp; Johnson (JNJ:NYSE - news - research) said Wednesday night that it would acquire medical equipment maker Guidant (GDT:NYSE - news - research) for \$23.9 billion in cash and stock.
Business," Rome, 15 Dec   The special commissioner for Parmalat Enrico Bondi is ready  quot;to present over the next few days legal action seeking to recover over a billion dollars from dozens of Italian banks which aided the company #39;s finances before its "
Sci/Tech,Ask Jeeves yesterday joined Microsoft in introducing a beta desktop search application. Ask Jeeves states that its Desktop Search makes it easy for people to find information on their computers or the Internet.
Sci/Tech,"Well on its way to serving up a quarter-billion iTunes tracks by next Spring, Apple claims to have sold over 200 million tunes to date."
Sci/Tech,"SAP AG this week unveiled a service that evaluates security settings across a customer #39;s SAP enterprise system. SAP Security Optimization helps customers identify and fix vulnerabilities, and minimise the "
World," Iraq's interim government is considering nominees for the position of ambassador to the United States for the first time since the 1991 Gulf War, deputy foreign minister Hamid al Bayati said on Thursday."
Sports," Carolina Panthers punter Todd Sauerbrun was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, a police spokeswoman said Thursday."
Sports,Arsene Wenger #39;s policy of bringing youngsters from across Europe to build his next Arsenal squad could be outlawed under a new UEFA ruling.
Sports,"They were in desperate need of a victory, and the New York Knicks gift-wrapped one for them on Wednesday. Detroit (11-10) pulled off one of its more improbable wins, getting a pair of "
Sports,Joe Cole has pleaded for another chance to prove himself at Chelsea as his Stamford Bridge future remains clouded in uncertainty ahead of the transfer window.
World, Iraqi militants said they shot and killed an Italian citizen after he tried to break through a guerrilla roadblock on a highway outside the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi.
World," Indian railway police on Thursday arrested one of two stationmasters blamed for a head on crash between two passenger trains which killed at least 38 people and injured 53, officials said."
Sports," VAL GARDENA, Italy (Reuters) - American Bode Miller faces a  challenge to his domination of the men's World Cup when the  speed events return with three days of racing in the Dolomites."
Sports," The Detroit Pistons start a three game homestand, as they welcome LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight to The Palace of Auburn Hills."
Business,"You know your country is messed up if people don #39;t even want to die there, much less live there. On Wednesday, Russia #39;s erstwhile oil giant, Yukos (Pink Sheets: YUKOY), attempted to commit corporate "
Business,"The nation #39;s economy is growing, President Bush told attendees on the second day of a White House economic conference, but work remains to be done on Social Security, the deficit and what the president called  quot;fiscal restraint."
Business,"Google has won a trade mark dispute, with a District Court judge finding that the search engines sale of sponsored search terms Geico and Geico Direct did not breach car insurance firm GEICOs rights in the trade marked terms."
Business,"Goldman Sachs reported strong fourth quarter and full year earnings of \$1.19bn, up 36 per cent on the previous quarter. Full year profit rose 52 per cent from the previous year to \$4.55bn."
Business,People looking for that next chocolate fix might find it a little bit more expensive Thursday after Hershey Food Corp. said it will raise wholesale prices to offset higher raw material and other production costs.
Business,Johnson  amp; Johnson said Wednesday night that it would acquire Indianapolis-based medical device manufacturer Guidant Corp. for \$25.4 billion.
Business,Household products maker Clorox Co. on Thursday revised its second-quarter and year guidance higher to reflect the benefits of the stock exchange with Henkel KGaA and related financing.
Business,"Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US home funding company, said on Thursday it will delay by one day until Friday announcing whether it will sell December benchmark notes."
Business,"Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest bottler of Coca Cola soft drinks, on Thursday forecast its earnings in 2005 would be at "
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves has launched a beta desktop search application, capping off a very busy year in the desktop search space. Just a year ago, consumer oriented desktop search was only available from a few small companies like Enfish, dtSearch, and x1."
Sci/Tech,"The market for Linux-based products, including servers, PCs and software, will reach \$35 billion by 2008, according to a report from IDC."
Sci/Tech,"Company #39;s maps show local traffic conditions in the US, the first site to do so nationally. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo! Inc."
Sci/Tech,"There are 19 macaque species in Asia and one in Africa, and they are said to be second only to human beings in their wide geographical distribution."
Sci/Tech,Nokia has begun applying a holographic sticker to its mobile phone batteries in a bid to prevent fake power packs being inadvertently purchased as the real thing.
Sci/Tech,"The battle between the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP handheld game players just heated up again. Faced with the PSPs movie and music playback capabilities, Nintendo announced yesterday that it will be releasing "
Sci/Tech,"Mass-mailing Zafi-D worm, which disguises itself as a Christmas greeting, is infecting more than one in every ten emails. The worm, which spreads in a file attached to email messages containing the text Happy "
Sports,"Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been fined 15,000 pounds (\$29,220) for improper conduct for comments he made after the champions #39; 2-0 defeat by Manchester United in October."
Sports, DC Council Chair Linda Cropp isn #39;t shaken by Major League Baseball calling the DC Council #39;s measure requiring 50 percent private financing for a new stadium  quot;wholly unacceptable.
Sports,Joe Kinnear resigned Thursday as manager of struggling League Championship side Nottingham Forest. Kinnear took over at the City Ground in February and steered Forest out of relegation danger last season.
Sports,"Three men have been banned from football matches for five years after Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke was racially abused at Blackburn Rovers last month, a court official said on Thursday."
Sports," The Golden State Warriors lost to the New Orleans Hornets, 98 89, on Wednesday. The Warriors are 1 1 on their current four game road trip."
Sports,Soccer will officially become football in Australia next year after the Australian Soccer Association announced Thursday it will change its name to Football Federation Australia.
Sports,American Bode Miller faces a challenge to his domination of the men #39;s World Cup when the speed events return with three days of racing in the Dolomites.
Sports,"With his infamous work ethic, Cal football coach Jeff Tedford isn #39;t really the kind of guy who goes for long, leisurely mornings in bed and afternoons spent napping on the couch."
Sports," Tracy McGrady scored a game high 25 points and added six rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets over the Atlanta Hawks, 92 69, on Wednesday at the Toyota Center."
World,The European Commission president urged Turkey on Thursday to  quot;go the extra mile quot; to show Europeans it is ready for EU membership talks as the bloc prepared 
World,An audio tape purportedly by Osama bin Laden praises gunmen who attacked a US consulate in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 6 and warns Saudi rulers they could be toppled like the Shah of Iran.
World,"Syria on Thursday rejected accusations by US President George W. Bush and some Iraqi officials of meddling in Iraqi affairs as  quot;groundless, quot; the official SANA news agency reported."
World,"The Sudanese government will stop its military operations in the Darfur conflict zone in west Sudan if rebels in the area stop violating a ceasefire deal, a top official in Sudan #39;s ruling party said on Thursday."
World,"China strongly demanded Japan immediately repeal its decision to issue a visa to former Taiwan leader Lee Teng-hui, warning that if Tokyo allows the visit it will harm bilateral relations."
World,"Key Palestinian militant groups, including ones headed by Mahmoud Abbas, have rejected the leader #39;s calls to end their armed fight against Israel."
World,The Government may have been caught flat-footed by Australia #39;s announcement of a 1850km maritime security zone but it turns out New Zealand already has similar measures.
Sports, Carolina Panthers punter Todd Sauerbrun was arrested Wednesday night and charged with driving while impaired.
Sports," Authorities are investigating whether bettors at New York's top thoroughbred tracks were properly informed when jockeys came in overweight at races, a source familiar with the probe told The Associated Press."
Sports," CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sports Network) - Carolina Panthers punter  Todd Sauerbrun was arrested Wednesday night and charged with  driving while impaired."
World," Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill granting money and other compensation to some 28,000 former political prisoners, most of them victims of torture during the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet."
Business," The story headlined ""UPDATE 1 Levi Strauss   Co says could face bankruptcy"" is withdrawn. The story was based on language included in a filing the company made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such language on risk factors is standard in most references to indebtedness in regulatory filings by companies."
World," Fugitive chess master Bobby Fischer has been offered a new home in Iceland, where he won a classic victory in 1972, but it is unclear whether he will be able to make the move from his detention in Japan."
World, MONTREAL (CP)   A 19 year old man charged in a firebombing at a Jewish elementary school pleaded guilty Thursday to arson.
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Symantec Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SYMC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SYMC.O</A>,  the top global security software maker, on Thursday said it  will buy Veritas Software Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VRTS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VRTS.O</A> for \$13.5 billion,  expanding into the data storage and recovery business."
Business," FedEx Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FDX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FDX.N</A>  said quarterly  profit nearly quadrupled on in its international, ground and  freight businesses, but the stock slipped on disappointment  over the margins."
Business," The story headlined ""UPDATE 1 Levi  Strauss   Co says could face bankruptcy"" is withdrawn. The  story was based on language included in a filing the company  made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such  language on risk factors is standard in most references to  indebtedness in regulatory filings by companies."
Business,Parmalat sues 45 banks as it tries to reclaim money paid to banks before the scandal-hit Italian dairy company went bust last year.
Business,"A string of storms, typhoons and earthquakes makes 2004 the most expensive year on record for property insurers, according to Swiss Re."
World, Britain's top court delivered a severe  jolt to Prime Minister Tony Blair's post Sept. 11 security  policies on Thursday by ruling against the detention of nine  foreign terrorism suspects without trial.
Business,"Southwest Airlines was the apparent winner today in the bidding war for ATA Airlines, a low-fare carrier that sought Chapter 11 protection this fall."
World," ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algerian security forces members are  believed responsible for the deaths of 5,200 civilians who  disappeared during a decade-long struggle with Islamic rebels  and should face justice, a government-appointed official said."
Business,"A Moscow court has barred the embattled Russian oil giant Yukos from holding an emergency shareholders meeting next week, a Russian oil company official said Thursday."
Business,"Symantec Corp., the world #39;s largest maker of anti-virus programs for computers, agreed to buy Veritas Software Corp. for \$13.5 billion, the biggest software purchase in six years."
Business,"FedEx Corp. (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said quarterly profit nearly quadrupled on in its international, ground and freight businesses, but the stock slipped on disappointment over the margins."
Business,"The acquisition of privately held Gullivers, a wholesaler of hotels, travel packages and group tours, also includes online travel seller OctopusTravel."
Business,"Oil and gas producer Noble Energy Inc. (NBL) agreed to buy Patina Oil  amp; Gas Corp. (POG) in a cash and stock deal, helping it expand into the natural gas-rich Rocky Mountain region, the companies said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo is adding local traffic information to its map service in the US, including roadwork and accident reports as well as the approximate speed at which traffic is proceeding along specific roads."
Sci/Tech,"O2 and Nortel have completed live mobile test calls using an emerging technology known as High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), which the firms claim is three times faster than today #39;s commercial 3G networks."
Sports,Three soccer fans were fined and banned from attending games in England or Wales until 2009 after pleading guilty Thursday to racist taunting of Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke.
World,A US official says intelligence agents will analyze a new tape purportedly featuring the voice of Osama bin Laden. The message praises this month #39;s attack on a US consulate in Saudi Arabia and claims change is needed in the Saudi leadership.
World,"The European commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, today urged Ankara to  quot;go the extra mile quot; - including the recognition of Cyprus - to convince sceptics Turkey is ready to become a candidate for EU membership."
Business,Sprint #39;s acquisition of Nextel Communications is fueling speculation of more deals to come in a telecommunications industry roiled by intense competition and rapid technological change.
Business,"Media giant Time Warner will pay approximately \$510 million to settle various fraud charges regarding its America Online (AOL) unit with two US regulatory agencies, the company revealed this morning."
Business,Troubled doughnut maker Krispy Kreme said Thursday that lawyers have concluded for a second time that no one at the company engaged in intentional misconduct related to the company #39;s acquisition of a Michigan franchise.
Business,"  Johnson  amp; Johnson will acquire Guidant Corp., one of the world #39;s leading makers of cardiac devices, for about  $25.4 billion in cash and stock."
Business,"Cendant, the worlds largest travel group, continued its buying spree, saying on Thursday it had agreed to buy privately held Gullivers Travel Associates, the UK-based travel company, and Octopus Travel for about \$1.1bn cash."
Business,"Oil and gas producer Noble Energy Inc. (NBL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to buy Patina Oil  amp; Gas Corp. (POG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) in a cash and stock deal, helping it expand "
Sci/Tech,"In the beginning, there was Napster. And the lords of the music industry looked upon it and declared war. And the hordes of music fans fought back, using technology to the utmost in order to continually stay "
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Corp. today announced that it has acquired GIANT Company Software Inc., a provider of top-rated anti-spyware and Internet security products."
Sports,"Australia: The long-awaited showdown between two of the world #39;s best pace attacks did not disappoint on Thursday when first the ball, then the bat dominated proceedings on the opening day of the Test between Pakistan and Australia."
World,"DAVID BLUNKETT, who dramatically quit as Home Secretary last night, has told how he sacrificed his career for the sake of his two-year-old love child."
World," Iceland has offered a residency visa to Bobby Fischer, but the former US chess champion faces obstacles to get there because he remains in jail in Japan under an American deportation order."
World,"Beijing, Dec. 16 (PTI): China today said it opposed terrorism  quot;in all forms quot;, and vowed to enhance cooperation with Pakistan to jointly fight against the menace as also to develop the  quot;comprehensive cooperative partnership quot; with its  quot;all-weather friend."
World,"World News: Wellington, Dec 16 : An Australian plan to boost coastal security with a vast surveillance net across the Tasman Sea has taken New Zealand by surprise."
World,"AU PRINCE, Haiti   Several hundred UN troops and Haitian police surrounded the estate of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide on Thursday in a showdown with a band of former soldiers who seized the abandoned compound."
Business," The dollar rebounded strongly on  Thursday after the release of data showing the U.S. current  account was narrower in the third quarter than many had feared,  triggering a relief rally for the beleaguered U.S. currency."
World,Russia's Supreme Court rejects a claim to invalidate the results of the 2003 elections to the Duma.
World,Plans by the European Commission to close some areas round British coasts to cod fishing will be opposed by the UK.
World,"Little is known about the household employee at the center of the controversy enveloping Bernard B. Kerik, the former nominee for homeland security secretary."
Business,"C-117 writes  quot;The 15 Star Alliance member carriers decided to move ahead with a complete analysis and comparison of the Boeing 7E7 and Airbus A350, which could be seen as a setback for Boeing, as several airlines may delay potential orders while waiting "
Business,"In CHICAGO story headlined  quot;UPDATE 2-Krispy Kreme lawyers found no purposeful misconduct, quot; please read in paragraph 9 ... a former operating manager of a Northern California franchise ... instead of ... a "
Business,"Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the third- largest US securities firm, said quarterly profit rose 23 percent, boosted by revenue from commodities and currency trading and fees from providing merger advice."
Business,"Noble Energy Inc. said Thursday it was acquiring Patina Oil Gas Corp. in a deal valued at \$3.4 billion including the assumption of debt, helping it expand into the Rockies and mid-continent."
World,The Indian army says planes have delivered supplies to tsunami survivors on \all the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Sci/Tech,"This morning, Microsoft pleasantly surprised me by purchasing GIANT Company Software, which makes what I believe to be the best anti-spyware solution on the market."
Sports,Craig Levein hopes to give Leicester fans an early Christmas present when his side face local rivals Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Sports,"com. How high have expectations risen for Bode Miller? The one-time slalom specialist finishes fourth in a World Cup downhill, and it #39;s reported as some sort of crushing loss."
Sports, The Boston Celtics found themselves on the wrong end of a 100 99 decision against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at the FleetCenter.
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Survivors huddle in  clearings without food or shelter above the water-damage line  all along the tsunami-ravaged coast of Indonesia's Aceh  province, and corpses float for miles out to sea."
World,"The European Parliament (EP) has advised European Union (EU) leaders, who meet today at the EU summit, to begin full membership negotiations with Turkey immediately."
World,"Japan has decided to issue a visa for former Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui to visit this year, a government spokesman said Thursday, a decision that could exacerbate tense relations with China."
World,"An Italian captive identified as Salvatore Santoro has been killed by his captors in Iraq , Aljazeera television reported. Aljazeera on Thursday broadcast pictures of Santoro #39;s passport and showed him sitting "
World,"ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (NNI): Prime Minister Mr. Shaukat Aziz Tuesday said his visit will China will go a long way to strengthen existing close ties between the two countries in all fields."
World," The Dutch electronics group Philips said that it is selling its low brand flat screens business group to TPV Technology of Taiwan as part of a strategic change of direction, and in line with a trend by big groups to use Asian partners to cut costs."
World, WASHINGTON  #8212; The pharmaceutical industry on Wednesday named as its top lobbyist a longtime congressman who had been among those overseeing it. The new job is said to come with a  #36;1 million plus salary.
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  chief of staff on Thursday called a Gaza withdrawal plan a  possible step toward a Palestinian state, in a clear sign of  softening following Yasser Arafat's death."
World, Bosnia's peace overseer fired six Serb  police officers and three other officials on Thursday to punish  the Serb Republic for failing to arrest war crimes suspects and  obstructing the process of hunting them down.
Business," quot;While the increase in the Federal Reserve rate might benefit individuals with long term investments or saving, millions of households in our deficit-spending culture will only experience its many pitfalls."
Sports,"The deal to move the Expos to Washington, DC, is, as Mayor Anthony Williams puts it,  quot;in jeopardy. quot; If it falls apart, baseball will not resume talks with other cities until after Dec. 31, and it #39;s unclear where the Expos would play this season."
Sports, The promoter who brought the Montreal Expos to Puerto Rico is talking with major league baseball to have other reams play on the island next season.
Business,The leading home-goods retailer keeps its balance sheet clean and delivers strong results.
Business,"President Bush said Thursday that ""now is the time to confront Social Security"" to deal with a projected \$3.7 trillion, 75-year shortfall and give younger workers the ability to invest some of their contributions into personal accounts."
Business,Technology problems arise as Sprint and Nextel merge. Also: Symantec buys Veritas.... Illinois' governor bans violent video games for minors   hellip;.  and more.
Business,Global security software maker Symantec is to take over Veritas Software in a merger deal valued at \$13.5bn (7bn). The all-share deal will see Symantec swap 1.1242 shares of common stock for each Veritas share.
Business,Oil futures steadied Thursday after a jump that reflected a drop in US crude and heating oil stocks amid rising demand fueled by cold weather spreading across the US Northeast and Midwest.
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson has agreed to buy Guidant Corp. for \$25.4 billion in cash and stock, the companies said on Wednesday, giving the healthcare products maker a foothold "
Business,"NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) today announced that it has agreed to acquire privately held, UK based Gullivers Travel Associates, the trading name of Donvand Ltd."
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Inc. is adding local traffic information to its maps service, including roadwork and accident reports as well as the approximate speed at which traffic is proceeding along specific roads."
Sci/Tech,"biz. Warner Music Group has signed a global licensing agreement with Melodeo Inc., marking the Seattle-based mobile music platform provider #39;s first deal with a major label."
Sci/Tech,"The combined worldwide market for desktops, servers and packaged software running on Linux is forecast to grow at a 2003-2008 compound annual growth rate of 25.9 percent worldwide, reaching \$35.7 billion by 2008."
Sports,Is the real Arsenal boss the fair-minded French Professor we have come to admire or the sore loser who is to face the FA today for calling Ruud van Nistelrooy  quot;a cheat quot;?
Sports,"The City Ground side are languishing in 22nd place in the league and coach Mick Harford has taken temporary charge.  quot;I feel it is in the best interests of the club that I resign and give my successor the chance to turn things around, quot; said Kinnear."
Sports,"Authorities are investigating whether bettors at New York #39;s top thoroughbred tracks were properly informed when jockeys came in overweight at races, a source familiar with the probe told The Associated Press."
Sports,"Dave Wannstedt withdrew his name Thursday from the search for a new coach at the University of Pittsburgh, he told ESPN #39;s Chris Mortensen."
Sports,"Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - American international Earnie Stewart has signed an 18-month contract with VVV Venlo, the club where the midfielder began his career."
Sports,"Billups scored 15 points, including a pair of free throws with 2.6 seconds left, as the Pistons rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Knicks, 94-93."
Sports,SHANNAN Taylor plans to use his World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super middleweight title fight on Friday as  quot;a battery charge quot; for his attempt on a far more prestigious and meaningful world title next year.
World,"The law lords have produced a historic, landmark judgment upholding fundamental rights. It is a decision which demonstrates how vital it is for us all that an independent judiciary is able to scrutinise every act and decision of government and parliament."
World,DAVID Blunkett sacrificed his political career last night when he resigned as Home Secretary just days before an inquiry was due to report that the visa application for his former lover #39;s nanny was  quot;fast-tracked quot; after all.
World," An Italian hostage identified as Salvatore Santoro has been killed by an Islamist group in Iraq, Al Jazeera television said quoting a statement from the group and showing footage of the man."
Sports," Midway Games Inc. plans to publish a ""mature"" rated pro football video game with the kinds of violence and excess shunned by the National Football League, the company said on Thursday."
World," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's chief of staff on Thursday called a Gaza withdrawal plan a possible step toward a Palestinian state, in a clear sign of softening following Yasser Arafat's death."
Business," U.S. Mid Atlantic factories kicked production up a notch in December as orders for manufacturing goods increased, a regional Federal Reserve bank said on Thursday."
World," Darfuri Dowsa Ahmed Hassan said he was standing in the market place when he heard the Antonov plane's drone and watched it drop three bombs on his village, killing a mother and her three children."
World, OTTAWA (CP)   Paul Martin knew it wouldn't be easy to explain the sponsorship scandal to Canadian voters.
World," For one night only, it'll be spitballs and Swift Boats together on the same stage  #151; a who's who of Sen. John Kerry bashing. The American Conservative Union on Thursday announced it has tapped Sen. Zell Miller, D Ga., to present the ""Courage Under Fire"" award to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth at the Conservative Political Action Conference's Feb. 16 banquet."
Business," U.S. Mid Atlantic factories kicked  production up a notch in December as orders for manufacturing  goods increased, a regional Federal Reserve bank said on  Thursday."
Business," U.S. blue chips moved higher  on  Thursday, getting a lift from Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A>  following its acquisition of medical device maker Guidant Corp.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>, but broader market gains were capped after investment  bank Goldman Sachs posted disappointing quarterly revenues."
Business,"Symantec Corp. (SYMC), the top global security software maker, on Thursday said it will buy Veritas Software Corp. (VRTS) for \$13.5 billion, expanding "
Business,"Southwest Airlines #39; package of \$117 million in cash, loan payoffs and preferred stock purchases was selected as the winning bid at the bankruptcy court-approved auction for certain ATA Airlines Inc."
Sci/Tech,"If a plastic card that gives you credit for something you don't want isn't your idea of a great gift, you can put it up for sale or swap."
Business,"Goldman Sachs Group Inc. on Thursday said fourth-quarter profit rose as its fixed-income, currency and commodities business soared while a rebounding stock market boosted investment banking."
Business,"The FedEx Corp., the huge package delivery courier, reported Thursday its second quarter earnings soared due to a strengthening economy and continued growth in overseas and ground shipping."
Sports,"A few stories Terry Francona never told as he was guiding the Red Sox to their first world championship since the inventions of traffic signals, frozen food, and bubble gum:"
Sports,  Two days before college football's biggest game of the season    the BCS national championship Orange Bowl matchup between No. 1 Southern Cal and No. 2 Oklahoma    college football itself is again on the precipice of chaos.
Sci/Tech,Packard Co. is planning to spend  $3 billion over the next three years to grow the server product line that runs on Intel Corp.
Sci/Tech,"Sales of Apple #39;s flagship iPods are booming in recent weeks, though sources claim the company #39;s recently introduced iPod photo is not such a hot ticket."
Sci/Tech,"com December 15, 2004, 2:54 PM PT. SAP is starting a computer security service for its corporate customers, the German software maker announced on Wednesday."
Sci/Tech,Adobe has issued a patch for Acrobat Reader to correct a vulnerability that could allow an atacker to take over a user #39;s system with an infected PDF file.
Sports, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was fined 15 000 by the Football Association on Thursday for calling Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy a cheat.
Sports,Justin Langer hit a superb unbeaten century to haul Australia back from 78-5 on day one of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.
Sports,"Ed Orgeron #39;s recruiting success at Southern California helped him land the job as Mississippi #39;s football coach Thursday.  quot;We are going to teach our young men to compete, quot; Orgeron said at a news conference."
World,Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair meet today to try to find a way of breathing new life into the faltering efforts to restore devolution to Northern Ireland.
Business,Shares in Irish oil company Petrel Resources have lost more than 50 of their value on a report that the firm has failed to win a contract in Iraq.
Business,Yukos can succeed in postponing the auction of Yuganskneftegaz on December 19 if the court rules in its favor in the case where the Russian oil giant seeks US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Business,cost carrier Southwest Airlines Inc. reported Thursday that it won a  $117 million bid for rights to six of ATA Airlines Inc. #39;s gates at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport.
Sports,"The Detroit Lions reached a six-year deal with Shaun Rogers yesterday, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL, his agent said. Kennard McGuire would not reveal terms of the contract, but ESPN.com reported the deal was worth \$46 million and included a \$15 million signing bonus. Rogers, 25, was selected to the Pro Bowl this year and was ..."
Sports,"Oxford, MS (Sports Network) - The University of Mississippi introduced Southern California assistant Ed Orgeron as its new head football coach during a Thursday press conference."
Sports,"John McEnroe has previously worked with young British players, but the Lawn Tennis Association has now hooked up with another American left-hander with a fiery reputation."
Business,The News Corp. publishing division appears to have a winning title on its hands.
World,Britain's highest court ruled today that the British government cannot indefinitely detain foreigners suspected of terrorism.
Business," LONDON/BOSTON (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UTX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UTX.N</A>  agreed on Thursday to acquire Britain's Kidde Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KID.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KID.L</A> for  \$2.8 billion in cash in a deal aimed at expanding the U.S.  conglomerate's security system business."
Business,"Within hours of the announcement that antivirus maker Symantec (SYMC:Nasdaq - news - research) and software storage vendor Veritas (VRTS:Nasdaq - news - research) would merge, skeptical investors shaved about a billion dollars off the value of the all "
Business,The proposed merger of Sprint and Nextel Communications could face a rocky start as the companies work to run and eventually merge two wireless technologies without breaking the bank or losing customers.
Business,US President Bush said that now is the time to confront Social Security to deal with a projected \$3.7 trillion shortfall over 75 years and give younger workers the ability to invest some of their retirement money in personal accounts.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 16 (newratings.com) - Goldman Sachs Group (GS.NYS) reported sequential earnings growth of 36 for 4Q today. The renowned brokerage firm reported earnings of \$1.19 billion or \$2.36 per share "
Business,"Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as much as 37 percent in its initial public offering Thursday, leading moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals."
Sci/Tech,"com December 16, 2004, 9:02 AM PT. Fans of the Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox browser who funded an advertisement in The New York Times will finally get to see their names in print on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"December 16, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (icann.org) said earlier this week that it has moved its commercial and technical negotiations with the ."
Sports,Football teams would have to include a minimum number of  #39;homegrown #39; players under new proposals announced by the Uefa chief executive today.
Sports," Former Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears coach Dave Wannstedt decided Thursday not to seek the coaching job at Pitt, the school where he played and once was an assistant coach."
World," OTTAWA (CP)   Prime Minister Paul Martin slammed Stephen Harper over the gay marriage issue Thursday, accusing his rival of political cowardice."
Sports," OXFORD, Miss. (Sports Network) - The University of  Mississippi introduced Southern California assistant Ed Orgeron  as its new head football coach during a Thursday press  conference."
World," HERZLIYA, Israel (Reuters) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  said Israel was ready to coordinate its Gaza withdrawal plan  with a future Palestinian government and said that could open  the way for a broader peace agreement."
Sports,Arsene Wenger was tonight warned not to repeat his accusation of cheating against Ruud van Nistelrooy as he received a record fine and a severe reprimand from the Football Association.
Sports,"ONE by one, the players #39; faces had flashed up on the giant Ibrox screens offering season #39;s greetings to the Rangers fans. But the main presents were reserved for Auxerre."
Sports,"Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt is an ardent supporter of the University of Pittsburgh, but he decided Thursday against pursing the Panthers #39; vacant head coaching position."
World,"ATHENS, Greece Formal charges, and an appeal for calm. They #39;re the latest developments in the arrests of two Albanian immigrants charged with staging an 18-hour bus hijacking and hostage siege in Athens."
Sports,"  Shifting his weight from right to left and glancing repeatedly at his cellphone, Al Jefferson looked a bit distracted around 3 p.m. yesterday. That was understandable. The Celtics' rookie big man had to rush home and pack before catching the team charter to Detroit in an hour."
Business," U.S. blue chips rose  on Thursday,  boosted by Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> following its move to buy  Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>, but market gains were limited after  Goldman Sachs posted disappointing revenues."
Business," The dollar climbed across the board on  Thursday after data showed the third quarter U.S. current  account deficit was narrower than many had feared, fueling a  relief rally for the beleaguered U.S. currency."
Business,"The FCC says it's inclined to let Web surfers go wireless on airplanes. Yippee! But they might allow in-flight cell phone use, too. Oh."
Business,INDIANAPOLIS ATA Holdings Corporation has accepted Southwest Airline #39;s 117 (m) million-dollar bid for its operations at Chicago #39;s Midway International Airport.
Business,"Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the third- largest US securities firm, said quarterly profit rose 23 percent. Its shares had their biggest fall in more than a year as trading revenue tumbled from the prior three months."
Business,"Hershey Foods (down \$0.23 to \$56.35, Research), the nation #39;s largest snack-food company, said Thursday it is raising its candy prices."
Business,Communications giant Motorola Inc. said Thursday it received a three-year contract extension from Nextel Communications Inc. to continue supplying telecommunications infrastructure for Nextel #39;s iDEN walkie-talkie phones through 2007.
Business,"HOUSTON, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) and Patina Oil  amp; Gas Corporation (NYSE:POG) today announced that their boards of directors approved Noble Energy #39;s strategic acquisition "
Sci/Tech,Harvard University is embarking on a collaboration with Google that could harness Google #39;s search technology to provide to both the Harvard community and the larger public a revolutionary new information location tool to find materials available in 
Sci/Tech,"Scientists discovered a new species of monkey in India, 101 years after the last species of its kind was found. They have called it the Arunachal macaque (scientific name Macaca munzala) after the state of Arunachal Pradesh where it was found."
Sci/Tech,SYDNEY--Legal representatives of both the Sharman Networks parties and the music industry drew out the 13th day of the copyright trial with arguments on which pieces of evidence should be admissible.
Sci/Tech,"Ten days after the open-source Web browser Firefox 1.0 was officially launched (November 9), it had already hit the 2 million download mark."
Sci/Tech,"  Gov. Rod Blagojevich proposed making it a crime Thursday to sell violent or sexually explicit video games to minors, a step other states have tried with little success."
Sports,"London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger was fined \$29,000 Thursday by the English Football Association (FA)."
Sports,"The point man of a private group #39;s attempt to bring the Montreal Expos to Las Vegas said Las Vegas Sports and Entertainment (LVSE) LLC did not dissolve when Major League Baseball put that franchise in Washington, DC, in September."
Sports,"Don #39;t count San Francisco 49ers coach Dennis Erickson out of Ole Miss #39;s hunt for a new coach just yet. On Tuesday, Erickson met with Ole Miss athletic director Pete Boone and chancellor Robert Khayat for two hours in a Santa Clara, Calif."
Sports,"Nigerian Patrick Owomoyela, who plays for Arminia Bielefeld, will make his debut for Germany when they take on Asian champions Japan on Thursday."
World,Dubai: Osama bin Laden on Thursday called on his fighters to strike Gulf oil supplies and warned Saudi leaders they risked a popular uprising in an audio message said to be by the Western world #39;s most wanted terror mastermind.
World,"The United States suggested last week that developing nations should provide regular updates on their greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations, much as developed nations are required to."
World,"But he said the gesture was not meant as a criticism of Washington by Iceland, a staunch US ally. no longer exists, according to laws that no one has been incriminated for before."
World," The floors are polished, a Christmas tree glitters near the bar and the dining room is ready for hundreds of guests: The luxury Paradise Hotel is open for business for the first time since the latest Palestinian uprising erupted in 2000."
Business," Clorox Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CLX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CLX.N</A> gave investors  reason to cheer on Thursday, saying its recent deals with  Germany's Henkel KGaA <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HNKG.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HNKG.DE</A> would help earnings more than  it first thought and that Procter   Gamble is doubling its  stake in their joint venture, sending the shares up 2 percent."
Sports,"  After today's game against the San Francisco 49ers, Patriots right tackle Brandon Gorin will have a bull's eye on his back for the playoffs."
Business,"Indianapolis, Dec. 16 - Southwest Airlines says ATA Airlines had accepted its bid for the bankrupt carriers #39; operations at Chicago #39;s Midway airport."
Business,"Motorola said on Thursday it has extended for three years a deal to supply Nextel Communications with telecommunications equipment, allaying fears that Sprint buyout of Nextel would threaten the relationship."
Business," About two thirds of Food and Drug Administration scientists are less than fully confident in the agency #39;s monitoring of the safety of prescription drugs now being sold, according to an FDA internal survey."
Business,Noble Energy has agreed to buy Patina Oil  amp; Gas in a \$3.4bn deal that will mark its expansion in the gas-rich Rocky Mountains region.
World,"A prominent Cuban doctor who was denied permission to travel to Buenos Aires to visit relatives was staying at the Argentine Embassy on Thursday, but her son said she does plan to seek asylum in a case that has raised tensions between the two nations."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe this week updated its Acrobat and Reader software to fix vulnerabilities spotted by Reston, Vir.-based security intelligence firm iDefense."
Sci/Tech,"As expected, Apple Computer today released Mac OS X 10.3.7 Update, a maintenance release for its Mac OS X 10.3  quot;Panther quot; operating system."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. has quietly released a  quot;critical quot; Windows XP Service Pack 2 update to fix a serious flaw in the Windows Firewall utility.
Sports,"New Mississippi football coach Ed Orgeron answers a reporter #39;s question, in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, moments after he was introduced as the new head coach."
World,"Turkey has been knocking on the EUs door for more than 40 years, watching in frustration as other countries leapfrogged Ankara in the queue to join the Union."
World,Al Jazeera television said on Thursday an Iraqi group had killed an Italian hostage who appeared in video footage aired by the Arabic channel.
Sports," Rick Majerus' new basketball coaching job comes with a doctor's permission slip. Given the OK to return to the high stress, late night, eat on the run profession he loves, Majerus took over Southern California's underachieving program Wednesday although he won't be on the bench this season."
Business,Nearly 20 percent of US Food and Drug Administration scientists surveyed in late 2002 said they were pressured to approve or recommend approval of a medicine despite 
Sci/Tech,"The online search battle was extended earlier this week, when Microsoft launched its new desktop search tool - allowing users to find their favorite music, email, acrobat files and other documents in a friendly and effective manner."
Sci/Tech,"com December 16, 2004, 10:27 AM PT. Apple Computer on Wednesday released a minor update to its Mac OS X 10.3 Panther operating system."
Business," Nike Inc.  said on Thursday its second quarter earnings rose, boosted by strong demand in the United States and overseas for its namesake athletic shoes and Converse sneakers."
Business, Folks dropping money in Salvation Army kettles at Wal Mart stores can make their money go twice as far. The world's largest retailer announced Thursday it would match up to  #36;1 million in donations.
Business," NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Symantec Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SYMC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SYMC.O</A>,  the top global security software maker, on Thursday said it  will buy data management software company Veritas Software  Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VRTS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VRTS.O</A> for \$13.5 billion, expanding into the data  storage and recovery business."
Business,"DECEMBER 16, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Security company Symantec Corp. #39;s acquisition of Veritas Software Corp. could benefit customers and shareholders of both companies, but details of the \$13.5 billion deal "
Business,MOSCOW: Embattled Russian oil major Yukos should hear later today whether a United States bankruptcy court will back its last-ditch attempt to halt the sale due on Sunday of its main production unit.
Business,"NEW YORK, December 16: In addition to its \$210 million settlement with the Department of Justice over securities fraud at America Online, Time Warner has reached a proposed settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further \$300 million "
Business,"The decision left undecided whether the sale of GEICO #39;s trademarks by Google or any other search engine, in and of itself, violates the trademark laws or other laws."
Business,"Health care products giant Johnson  amp; Johnson #39;s \$25.4 billion acquisition of Guidant Corp. could face a tough review from regulators because of their competition in the coronary stent market, analysts say."
Business,"Nike Inc., the world #39;s largest shoemaker, on Thursday said its profit grew 46 percent in the second quarter as its sales gained traction in the US, Chinese, Russian and Turkish markets."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. on Thursday said it reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its flight attendants for a work contract that would save the airline about \$94 million.
Business,"year and 15 year mortgages dipped this week, good news for prospective home buyers. Freddie Mac #39;s weekly survey released Thursday showed that rates on 30 year, fixed rate mortgages declined to "
Business,"Noble Energy Inc. Thursday said it agreed to acquire Patina Oil  amp; Gas Corp. for about \$2.76 billion, plus debt. Denver-based Patina owns oil and gas fields in mainly in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico."
Business,"Fannie Mae wanted to look very safe. But to do that it cut accounting corners, two regulatory agencies have now concluded. And that has severely damaged the image of the mortgage lender and its management."
Business,"Russ Berrie and Co., a maker of stuffed animals and other gift items, on Thursday said it bought Kids Line LLC , a privately held maker of infant bedding products based in South Gate Calif."
Business," The U.S. current account trade gap  widened slightly to a record  $164.71 billion in the third  quarter, data showed on Thursday, but U.S. dependence on  overseas capital was not as great as feared, fueling a big  dollar rally."
Sci/Tech,Google is planning to announce an agreement Tuesday with some of the nation #39;s top libraries and Oxford University to start converting their holdings into digital files.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today announced that it has acquired Giant Software, a provider of anti-spyware and Internet security products. Microsoft said it will use intellectual property and technology assets from the."
Sci/Tech,HP (www.hp.com) announced an investment of more than \$3 billion over the next three years designed to vault Intel Itanium 2-based HP Integrity servers to the leadership position in the \$20 billion market currently served by RISC processors.
Sci/Tech,"Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday proposed the state ban the sale and rental of violent and sexually explicit video games for children under 18, a restriction that has failed so far elsewhere in the country."
Sci/Tech,"The mass-mailing Christmas e-card virus Zafi.D is clogging huge amounts of bandwidth and now accounts for one in 15 of all e-mails, antivirus companies said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,The conclusive discovery by a pair of wheeled robots that Mars once had vast pools of water and possibly could have harbored life was chosen by the editors of 
Sci/Tech,"A species of monkey previously unknown to science has been discovered in the remote northeastern region of India, according to the New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe (Quote, Chart) issued a patch this week that helps prevent multiple flaws found in its products. The fixes clear up problems in Windows and Macintosh systems running Adobe Reader and Acrobat Pro versions "
Sci/Tech,Grid computing already is close to being a \$1 billion business for IBM. Now the company is stepping up its efforts to make sure its independent software vendor partners are onboard the grid-computing bandwagon.
Sci/Tech,Mobile phone users left talking to themselves when their battery runs out in the middle of a call could soon see an end to their frustration as scientists perfect a way to recharge electrical equipment while on the move.
Sci/Tech,"Melodeo, a mobile music service, has signed a deal with the Warner Music Group to make complete tracks from Warner #39;s music catalog available to cell phone users."
Sci/Tech,"For a theoretically free operating system, Linux is -- and will continue to be -- a cash cow, a research firm said Wednesday as it predicted the OS will bring in more than \$35 billion in revenues by 2008."
Sci/Tech,Piper Jaffray said Advanced Micro Devices (nyse: AMD - news - people ) should have an edge over Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people )  quot;throughout 2005 quot; but resumed coverage of both companies at  quot;market perform quot; and both at price targets of \$25.
Sci/Tech,As I write this article a war is going on on the battlefield of the browsers (programs for surfing the internet such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox).
Sports,"Posted December 16, 2004 - Track star Marion Jones, finding it difficult to outrun accusations she injected steroids, has filed a \$25 million lawsuit against trainer Victor Conte, who is the source of the allegations."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger gets a penalty. The Frenchman received a record fine and a  quot;severe reprimand quot; from the English Football Association for his comments about Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Sports,Justin Langer will be aiming for another Test double century when play begins on day two of the first Test against Pakistan at the WACA ground in Perth.
Sports,"com. One day after signing a right-handed hitter with two 45-home runs seasons on his resume, the Mariners could be on the verge of signing the current Major League home run champion."
Sports,"Washington, DC, Mayor Anthony Williams will try to get financing for a Major League Baseball stadium back on the city council agenda next week after the council "
Sports, Traversing across Europe in a short period of time has taken its toll on the Worldstars. The tired group of locked out NHL players were unable to keep up to physically fit Farjestad club 
Sports," The Chicago White Sox and infielder Juan Uribe avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to terms on a three year,  $9.75 million contract with a club option for 2008."
Sports,"Pedro Martinez considered the choices: stay with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, sign with the NL champion St. Louis Cardinals or become the cornerstone of a reconstruction project with the New York Mets."
Sports,"Hawaii coach Riley Wallace will be released from the hospital Thursday after having a stent inserted Wednesday into an artery that was 90 percent blocked, according to assistant coach Bob Nash."
Sports," Shaquille O #39;Neal leads his new conference in early all star game voting, while Yao Ming is No. 1 overall in the NBA."
Sports,"His team was 1-7 and his list of injured players seemed a mile long. Carolina coach John Fox changed nothing, sticking with his style of cutesy little clich Des to pull the Panthers through and prevent them from quitting on him."
World,"Saudi security forces thwarted planned protest marches in the kingdom #39;s two main cities on Thursday, deploying in force in the capital Riyadh and arresting at least a dozen people in the Red Sea port of Jeddah."
World,IRAQ #39;S justice minister said in an interview published today that the Iraqi government is rushing too quickly to try top officials of the government of Saddam Hussein.
Business,Athletic shoemaker says earnings jump on strong demand for its athletic shoes and Converse sneakers. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nike Inc.
Business,"Fire investigators said it is still unclear what started a fire at a UPS shipping hub in Hodgkins, which damaged seven trailers early Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Apple #39;s iPod has joined the list of gifts late holiday shoppers are finding in short supply. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Shoppers can now add the iPod to the holiday hot list.
Business," U.S. blue chips closed higher on  Thursday, helped by gains in Johnson   Johnson <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A> after  its move to buy Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>, but Goldman Sachs Group  Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GS.N</A> dragged the S P 500 down having posted quarterly  revenues that disappointed Wall Street."
Business, Oil prices held Wednesday's 6 percent  gains on Thursday on fears over U.S. fuel supplies ahead of the  northern winter.
Business," Shares of Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BBI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BBI.N</A>  were sharply higher on Thursday after Hollywood Entertainment's  chief executive said he did not think an attempt to take his  company private would succeed, which was taken as a sign  Blockbuster could prevail in its bid to buy the U.S.'  second largest video rental chain."
Business,"The nation's accounting rulemaker decided Thursday that companies will have to begin deducting the value of stock options from their profits next year, a move cheered by shareholder advocates but scorned by many companies who rely heavily on options to beef up compensation packages."
Business,US Airways Group Inc. on Thursday won court approval to move ahead with an aircraft leasing and financing deal that will help the struggling airline lower costs and reduce debt.
Business,A tape said to have been recorded by Osama Bin Laden calls on his supporters\to strike Gulf oil supplies.
Sports," In a deal motivated by his recent return to the starting rotation, John Smoltz agreed Thursday to a new two year contract with the Braves that increases the chance he will complete his career in Atlanta."
Sports," If the New York Jets were in the NFC, they would probably have a playoff spot already. Instead, they still have a fight on their hands as they play host Sunday to Seattle, which has won two fewer games, but leads the NFC West."
Sports," His wiry 6 foot 6 frame is better suited for basketball, except when it comes to reaching for a high pass in the end zone."
Sports," The Chicago White Sox agreed to a  #36;9.75 million, three year deal with infielder Juan Uribe on Thursday, avoiding arbitration."
Business,The medical device maker receives FDA clearance for new heart monitoring technology.
Sports," Washington, D.C., Mayor Anthony  Williams will try to get financing for a Major League Baseball  stadium back on the city council agenda next week after the  council added a deal breaking provision to the original bill,  the mayor's spokesman said on Thursday."
Sports," The Atlanta Braves announced  Thursday that the team has come to terms with longtime pitcher  John Smoltz to a new two year contract with a club option for  the 2007 season. Per club policy, financial terms were not  disclosed."
Sports," STARKVILLE, Miss. (Sports Network) - Mississippi State has  extended the contract of head football coach Sylvester Croom,  keeping him with the university through the 2008 season."
Sports," ATHENS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Ohio University named  former Nebraska coach Frank Solich as its new head football  coach during a Thursday afternoon press conference."
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s match against Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu was abandoned with three minutes left and the score at 1-1 after police received a warning that a bomb would explode.
Sports,Real Madrid #39;s Primera Liga match against Real Sociedad has been abandoned with the scores level at 1-1 after police received a warning that a bomb would explode at the stadium at 9 pm (8 pm British time).
Sports,"MADRID: Some 70,000 people have been forced to evacuate Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu stadium minutes before the end of a league match after a bomb threat in the name of ETA Basque separatist guerrillas."
Sports,A bomb threat forced the evacuation of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the 88th minute of a Spanish league game between host Real Madrid and Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Sports,"12.12.04 - By Marcus Wood: While many had predicted that Klitschko would beat Williams and just as many had predicted it would be by KO, few would have said Klitschko would shut Williams out from the first bell."
Sports,Vitali Klitschko said he wants to join the political fight in his native Ukraine after an emphatic defense of his World Boxing Council heavyweight title against Danny Williams on Saturday.
Sports,"VITALI Klitschko successfully defended his World Boxing Council heavyweight crown here on Saturday, stopping Britain #39;s Danny Williams one minute and 26 seconds into the eighth round of their scheduled 12-round fight."
Sports,Vitali Klitschko has knocked out Danny Williams in the eighth round to retain his WBC heavyweight crown and become the premier champion in the division.
Sports,"He is finding solace in the sunshine, the temperature in southern California this weekend climbing to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and making a glorious summer of what had been an autumn of discontent."
World,"Palestinian guerrillas blew up an Israeli army base at the Gaza-Egypt crossing Sunday by sneaking more than a tonne of explosives through a tunnel, killing four Israeli soldiers and wounding at least 10."
World,"The central committee of Israel #39;s Labour party on Saturday decided to open talks with the ruling Likud party of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon aimed at joining a national unity government, a spokesperson said."
World,An audio tape said to have been recorded by al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has called on his supporters to attack Gulf oil supplies.
World,The Foreign Office tonight warned Britons against all but essential travel to Indonesia in the lead up to and during Christmas and the New Year.
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A> on Thursday said its  second quarter earnings rose on strong demand for its namesake  athletic shoes and Converse sneakers."
Business,"Reassess your role, embrace change and make a backup plan. That's the advice Gartneranalysts are giving to IT professionals on how to approach the coming year."
Business,"THE DEAL: Symantec Corp., best known for its Norton-branded software that fights computer viruses, is heading in a new direction with a \$13.5 billion acquisition of data storage and backup specialist Veritas Software Corp."
Business," World crude oil prices slipped, halting a price spike triggered by fears of tight energy supplies in the northeastern United States."
Business,"Malaysian budget airline AirAsia will buy 40 A320 aircraft from Airbus at heavily discounted prices in a deal worth about US\$1.4 billion (euro1.05 billion) to kickstart its route-expansion plan, sources said Thursday."
Business,"US Airways Group Inc. (UAIRQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) reached a tentative deal on Thursday with negotiators for the airline #39;s flight attendants union for "
Business,Description: The head accountant at the Security Exchange Commission asks the mortgage giant to correct its books for the last three years.
Sports,Everyone surrounding the Nationals returned Wednesday to a question that has haunted the team since its days in Montreal: What do we do now?
Sports,"Tim Hudson is traded from the Oakland Athletics to Atlanta, a major deal that further bolsters the Braves' revamped rotation."
Sports,The time for Linda Cropp to show the city how tough she is was before Mayor Williams agreed to a deal.
Sports,"LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been fined 15,000 pounds (\$NZ41,100) for improper conduct for comments he made after the champions #39; 2-0 defeat by Manchester United in October."
Sports,"PERTH, Dec. 16. - Justin Langer survived Shoaib Akhtars incisive opening pace barrage and retorted with his 21st Test ton, as Australia recovered from 78 for five to 357 for eight at stumps today on the "
Sports,"IN THE face of mounting unrest, Graeme Souness remains determined to reverse the declining fortunes of Newcastle United, but he, like his predecessors, has quickly appreciated that management "
Sports,"Goalie Dominik Hasek and the World Stars team of NHL barnstormers lost 6-1 Thursday to Swedish Elite League club Farjestad. Ray Whitney of the Detroit Red Wings scored the World Stars #39; goal before a crowd of 6,037."
Sports,"Players and co-workers marvel at the head coach #39;s consistency, a word applies to few other aspects of the Panthers season. As a result of his leadership and their steady work, the Panthers are "
World,AUSTRALIANS are continuing to pack their bags and head to Indonesia for Christmas despite warnings terrorists are planning a bomb attack in the country.
Sci/Tech,"Google #39;s foray into the desktop search market has this week hit it #39;s first competition, as rival offerings have been launched by both Microsoft and Ask Jeeves."
Sci/Tech,"HP will continue to design Itanium chipsets and develop the market for its Itanium 2-based Integrity servers, which it has positioned as a replacement for PA-RISC systems."
Business,Fidelity Investments on Thursday said two employees have been let go and 14 others have been disciplined for violating company policies covering gifts from brokers to the mutual fund giant #39;s traders.
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said sales of songs bought from its market-leading iTunes online music store had topped 200 million, a figure that "
Sci/Tech,"Before leaving Endurance Crater, Opportunity rovers panoramic camera, or Pancam, captured this view of  quot;Burns Cliff quot; at the base of the southeastern portion of the inner wall of the crater."
Sci/Tech,"THE search mechanism used by the Kazaa file-sharing network could contain malicious code, the Federal Court heard yesterday. Counsel for the record companies, John Nicholas SC, said in recent years there had "
Sci/Tech,"In the increasingly competitive RFID arena, IBM on Thursday will release the first three products from its recently formed \$250 million S amp;A (Sensor  amp; Actuator) arm."
Sci/Tech,"WEARABLE solar panels that help charge mobile phones or music players are likely to come on sale within three years, the New Scientist says."
Sci/Tech,"In a rough year for semi stocks, Advanced Micro Devices has thrived. Is there more room to run? NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Tech stocks have had a nice year-end rally but that hasn #39;t been enough to pull the chip sector out of the red."
World,"Anguished families struggled Saturday to identify the bodies of relatives killed in a Buenos Aires nightclub fire that left at least 186 people dead, many after being trapped inside by locked emergency exits."
Business,US STOCKS vacillated yesterday as rising oil prices muted Wall Streets excitement over strong results from Lehman Brothers and Sprints \$35 billion acquisition of Nextel Communications.
Business,"The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered Fannie Mae, the nation #39;s largest buyer of mortgages, to restate its earnings over the last four years after "
Sci/Tech,"On 14 December 2004, Google announced an agreement with five major libraries - those at Stanford, Harvard, the University of Michigan and Oxford, as well as the New York Public Library -o create digital copies of books that can be searched using "
Sci/Tech,"The  quot;in quot; item for big four of the search industry (Google, Yahoo, MSN, and, Ask Jeeves) is Desktop Search utilities. By early next year, all the major search platforms will/should have a branded, functional "
Sci/Tech,"About 200,000 of the sleek black devices, able to play movies, music and games, went on sale early Sunday morning as part of a drive by Sony to loosen rival Nintendo #39;s iron grip on the market for handheld game machines."
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 16, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. has acquired antispyware vendor Giant Company Software Inc. in New York for an undisclosed amount."
Sci/Tech,NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe is a top candidate for Louisiana State University chancellor after nearly three years leading the 
Sci/Tech,"NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will resign this week, a government official said Sunday, and a spokesman for Louisiana State University said O #39;Keefe is a leading candidate to become a chancellor there."
Sci/Tech,  The Associated Press quotes a government official as saying NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will resign this week and a spokesman for Louisiana State University said O #39;Keefe is a leading candidate to become the university #39;s chancellor.
Sci/Tech,"That iconic black-and-white parental advisory sticker you see on CDs containing violent and/or sexually explicit content may soon be appearing on video games, if the governor from Illinois has his way."
Sci/Tech,"Adobe has temporarily withdrawn its v6.03 update for Adobe Acrobat 6, which was posted earlier this week. Adobe #39;s download page for the update says,  quot;The 6.0.3 update is temporarily unavailable for Mac OS versions of Acrobat 6.0 Professional and Standard."
Sports,"Jesper Mattsson scored two goals as Farjestad, one of Sweden #39;s top clubs, trounced the Worldstars 6-1 on Thursday. Per Hallberg scored in the first period for Farjestad "
Sports,"There is everything to play for in Group B, with Steaua Bucharest the only team having qualified. Tonight, Parma (already out) host Besiktas (four points), while Standard Liege (four) entertain Athletic Bilbao (6)."
World,"The body of an Italian, who claimed to be with a British charity, has been displayed by Iraqi rebels who executed him after he crashed through a roadblock."
Business,"Industry watchers don #39;t expect any trouble from regulators or competitors when it comes to the proposed Sprint (Quote, Chart) Nextel (Quote, Chart) merger."
Business,"Companies must start expensing employee stock options in earnings statements next year, US accounting rule makers declared on Thursday, a move that could signal the end of a long-standing bookkeeping practice that many argued allowed "
Sci/Tech,Gostar Klingelhofer of Johannes Gutenberg University reported that NASA #39;s Mars rover Spirit found a rock that had sizable amounts of an iron-containing mineral associated with water.
Sci/Tech,"DECEMBER 16, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM today unveiled new software to help companies integrate radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities into their IT systems, including a new server application that brings RFID benefits to existing IBM point-of "
Sci/Tech,"In the short term, the tax could add US\$4 million annually to ICANN #39;s coffers, an amount that could skyrocket to more than \$30 million if it is extended to additional domains."
Sci/Tech," From teaming up with a rock band to selling restaurant gift cards online, it isn't Ben Franklin's post office any more. The U.S. Postal Service is battling to keep its place in electronic America by going on the Internet."
Sci/Tech," Linux continues to gain momentum in a Windows world, with global sales of the open source software expected to surpass US #36;35 billion in the next four years, according to research conducted by IDC."
World, Doctors and AIDS activists in Africa are worried governments may halt use of an AIDS drug that has protected thousands of babies from HIV infection in reaction to new concerns about the drug's testing and effect on pregnant women.
Sci/Tech, Earnings at Adobe Systems Inc. increased 36 percent in the latest quarter as the company posted record revenue on strong sales of its graphics and imaging software.
Sci/Tech," Looking to enable transitions between application modeling platforms, IBM this week is making available the IBM Model Transformation Framework (MTF) on its alphaWorks site for previewing technologies."
World, Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) party accused the military regime of endangering party leader Aung San Suu Kyi's life by restricting her access to a doctor and non junta security.
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc.  on Thursday said sales of songs bought from its market leading iTunes online music store had topped 200 million, a figure that was about in line with what some analysts had been expecting."
Sci/Tech," The European Union, the heavyweight in the fight against global warming, will push for mandatory cuts in emissions after the Kyoto protocol expires in 2012 despite fervent opposition from the United States."
Sci/Tech," DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler division on Thursday said it will save  #36;100 million a year from production of a new jointly developed four cylinder engine that is more powerful, cleaner burning and far more advanced than the one it builds today."
Sci/Tech," Two sets of Americans have come here to talk global warming: the United States, opposed to controls on carbon emissions, and a bloc of united states, from Maine to Delaware, that plan to impose them."
Sci/Tech," Legendary astronaut John Young said Thursday, on the verge of his retirement, that NASA has not changed its safety culture since the Columbia accident but has done all it can to improve the space shuttle and should return to flight as soon as possible."
World," RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Presidential frontrunner  Mahmoud Abbas appeared on Thursday to reject coordinating with  Israel on a plan that means quitting occupied Gaza while  keeping large chunks of the West Bank."
Sci/Tech, The conclusive discovery by a pair of wheeled robots that Mars once had vast pools of water and possibly could have harbored life was chosen by the editors of the journal Science as the most important scientific achievement of 2004.
World," Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, facing a  new election battle against a liberal challenger buoyed by vast  street protests, said on Thursday Ukraine had been cast into a  crisis which could turn to disaster after the new vote."
Sci/Tech," San Francisco's quintessential meal is fresh Dungeness crab, a glass of chardonnay and sourdough bread. But now, local crab fishermen and connoisseurs worry that one of the city's most beloved delicacies is in trouble, a victim of too many boats pulling up too many crabs all at once."
World," Saddam Hussein saw a lawyer hired by  his family on Thursday, his first contact with defense counsel  since U.S. soldiers captured him a year ago."
World,Mao said 'women hold up half the sky.' But only today are urban women making big gains.
World,EU leaders agree at a summit in Brussels to begin membership talks with Turkey on 3 October next year.
World,Russia agrees to allow Polish authorities to examine Soviet archives on what Poles call the Katyn Forest massacre of 1940.
Business,"Leapfrog Enterprises Inc. (LF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) executives said on Thursday its 2004 results will be  quot;significantly below quot; previous forecasts, withdrew its 2004 estimates "
Sci/Tech," Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is proposing to make it a misdemeanour for businesses to sell violent and sexually explicit video games to minors, a step that other states have tried with little success."
Sci/Tech,"802.14.5 is one of the many personal area network (PAN) standards around like Bluetooth and ultrawideband (UWB). Like most IEEE 802 standards, the wireless industry knew what the IEEE was doing (or didn #39;t do in the case of UWB) was not enough."
Sci/Tech,Internet networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. on Thursday said it plans to open a research and development center in Tokyo in February.
Sports,Newcastle ensured their place as top seeds in Friday #39;s third round UEFA Cup draw after holding Sporting Lisbon to a 1-1 draw at St James #39; Park.
Sports,"It apparently didn #39;t take long for the Seattle Mariners to land a second free agent power-hitting corner infielder. According to a report, the Mariners have agreed to terms with third baseman Adrian Beltre on a five-year contract worth \$65 million."
Sports,"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins have come to terms with veteran pitcher Terry Mulholland on a minor league contract."
Sports,The notion of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe working together conjures an image of a pantomime horse with the front end trying to shake off the rear.
Sports," Prized free agent Adrian Beltre and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a  #36;64 million, five year deal Thursday, The Associated Press learned."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday that 2005 will be ""a year of great opportunity"" in which Israel will have unprecedented chances to make peace with the Palestinians and improve relations with the rest of the world."
World,"European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to offer Turkey a date of Oct. 3, 2005 to begin negotiations on its membership of the bloc, said Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi."
World,"A Colombian court has sentenced three IRA-linked men to up to 17 1/2 years in prison for training leftist rebels in terrorist tactics in a guerrilla stronghold in southern Colombia, according to court documents released Thursday."
World,"A prominent Cuban doctor who was denied permission to travel to Buenos Aires to visit relatives was staying at the Argentine Embassy on Thursday, but her son said she does not plan to seek asylum in a case that has raised tensions between the two nations."
Business,"OPEC oil production cuts, announced at a special meeting of that cartels representatives in Cairo, Egypt Friday, are part of a strategy to keep light sweet crude prices above \$40 a barrel."
Sci/Tech,Norton Antivirus software maker Symantec merges with Veritas Software in a \$13bn deal.
Sci/Tech,A US firm is proposing to use guided missile technology to make a precision landing on the Moon.
Sci/Tech," Video game hit ""Grand Theft Auto:  San Andreas"" is coming to the Xbox and personal computer  platforms next June, publisher Take Two Interactive Software  Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TTWO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TTWO.O</A> said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Digital camera sales worldwide  will reach  $24 billion in 2004 and rise 29 percent to reach  $31  billion in 2009, a research group said on Thursday."
Sci/Tech," VoIP, or voice traffic over the  Internet, is headed for Mexico offering an opportunity for  upstart telecommunications companies but a headache for  traditional companies, who see pressure on their earnings as  the cost of long distance calls decline."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A> on  Thursday said sales of songs bought from its market leading  iTunes online music store had topped 200 million, a figure that  was about in line with what some analysts had been expecting."
Sci/Tech,"Apple couldn't ask for a better dilemma -- with nine days left until Christmas, retailers are reporting a run on the popular iPod digital music player. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"As details of the rumored merger between Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. were being finalized behind closed doors late Tuesday, Miguel Avila, who heads Nextel's Hispanic marketing, summed up the mood of employees at the company's Reston headquarters."
Sci/Tech,"BearingPoint Inc., a management-consulting firm, has received a subpoena from a grand jury in California regarding federal contracts going back to 1998, according to a regulatory filing Thursday."
Sci/Tech,Travel experts share timesaving advice for enduring airports on some of the year's busiest travel days.
Business," Just two months after the announcement that Cingular Wireless will acquire AT amp;T Wireless, Sprint has announced that it plans to buy Nextel Communications for  $35 billion."
Business,"Telstra Corp., Australia #39;s biggest phone company, will next year begin cutting the number of workers among its 4,500 middle managers, spokesman Michael Grealy said."
Sci/Tech,NASA launched a 24-hour global pollution monitoring service yesterday that will eventually allow scientists to give daily chemical forecasts from space.
Sports,"PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- Shopping for a veteran catcher after trading Jason Kendall last month, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Benito Santiago from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday."
Sports, Fifteen seasons may not be not enough for Emmitt Smith.
Sports," Tom Osborne has been out of college football for seven years, and now he can't even get a phone call returned."
Sports," The Atlanta Braves have acquired  standout righthander Tim Hudson from the Oakland Athletics in  exchange for outfielder Charles Thomas, right handed pitcher  Juan Cruz and left handed pitcher Dan Meyer."
Business,"AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands biggest bank ABN AMRO announced it was cutting more than 4,000 back office and information technology staff on Thursday as it aims to bring its cost base in line with its competitors."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has purchased Giant Company Software of New York, which makes software to detect a common form of malicious software programs known as  quot;spyware, quot; the software giant says."
Sci/Tech,"com December 16, 2004, 3:01 PM PT. Apple Computer on Thursday said it has now sold more than 200 million songs through its iTunes Music Store--and it has new plans to keep the sales trend continuing upwards."
World,"TURKEY must do more to overcome popular hostility in the West, it was told yesterday, as Europes leaders met to take the historic decision to open talks on its membership of the European Union in October next year."
World,"A MAN believed to be Osama bin Laden, speaking on a tape, urged his fighters to focus attacks on oil sites in the Gulf and Iraq and hailed the terrorists who attacked a US consulate in Saudi Arabia."
World,"The CIA has  quot;high confidence quot; that the voice on a new audiotape praising anti-US attacks belongs to terror mastermind Usama bin Laden, intelligence officials told FOX News Thursday."
World,"BUENOS AIRES: Pakistan has ratified the Kyoto Protocol on Climatic Change, Environment Minister Malik Khan said on Thursday. He said that Islamabad has notified UN authorities of ratification, which formally comes into effect in February 2005."
World," A deadly bomb blast in the holy Shiite city of Karbala and furious criticism of Shiite politicians by Iraq #39;s defense minister cast a pall over the official launch Wednesday of Iraq #39;s election campaign, threatening to inflame sectarian tension "
Sports," Benito Santiago was traded Thursday by the Kansas City Royals to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have sought a veteran catcher since dealing Jason Kendall to Oakland last month."
Business," U.S. blue chips closed slightly higher  on Thursday, helped by Johnson   Johnson Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JNJ.N</A>  $25  billion deal to buy Guidant Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GDT.N</A>, but the broader  market fell, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GS.N</A> dragging the  S P 500 lower after posting quarterly revenues that  disappointed Wall Street."
Business,"SAN FRANCISCO Symantec, the computer security giant, reached final agreement Thursday to take over the storage and backup program maker Veritas Software, making Symantec the No.4 independent software company in the world."
Business,Yukos chief financial officer Bruce Mismore on Thursday testified that Russian authorities were threatening him with legal action and possible extradition 
Business,"AirAsia, one of Southeast Asia #39;s biggest low-cost airlines, said Thursday it would buy 40 Airbus A320 aircraft and take options on 40 more."
Business,"Southwest Airlines, the biggest and richest low-fare airline, was the apparent winner Thursday in the bidding war for ATA Airlines, another low-fare carrier that sought bankruptcy protection this autumn."
Business,"MILAN Parmalat, Finanziaria, the bankrupt Italian dairy and food giant, said Thursday that it was suing 45 banks to recover money paid to them in the year before it collapsed."
Sci/Tech,Governor Rod Blagojevich is taking a stand on violent and sexually explicit video games. He wants to keep them out of children #39;s reach.
Sports,"ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger was fined  amp;pound15,000 (\$38,000) by the Football Association today for calling Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy a cheat."
Sports," The Seattle Mariners continued efforts to bulk up their anemic offence Thursday, signing free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre to lucrative contract."
Sports,"After the Twins acquired veteran pitcher Terry Mulholland from Seattle for a dollar in April, they certainly got more than their money #39;s worth."
Sports,Parma hit back from an early goal down to beat Besiktas 3-2 on Thursday and maintain Italy #39;s hopes of winning a UEFA Cup championship it used to dominate.
Sports,"Tom Osborne has been out of college football for seven years, and now he can #39;t even get a phone call returned. The Nebraska coach-turned-congressman on Thursday bemoaned the lack of response he received from "
Sports,Michael Vaughan intends to adopt the Australian tactic of  quot;sledging quot; during his attempt to become the most successful captain in England #39;s history.
World,"General Kofi Annan, fending off Republican demands for his resignation over alleged corruption, said Thursday he will expand UN support for Iraqi elections if need be."
World,"JEDDAH/RIYADH: Security forces detained about 14 people on Thursday in Saudi Arabias main cities of Jeddah and Riyadh, deploying in force to confront demonstrations called by a dissident Islamist group against the strictly conservative regime."
World,THREE Irishmen acquitted by a Colombian judge of training Marxist guerrillas in IRA-style terrorist warfare were found guilty on appeal and sentenced to up to 17 years imprisonment yesterday.
World," Software giant Microsoft Corp. hopes an impending court ruling on its five year antitrust battle with the European Union will bring both sides back to the negotiating table, but EU regulators still balk at resuming direct negotiations, officials said Thursday."
World," TORONTO (CP)   Convicted Ontario schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka, considered a real danger to reoffend by the National Parole Board, could quietly slip into any community across Canada after her release next July."
World,UN troops and Haitian police seal off a house in Port-au-Prince occupied by former members of the army.
Business,"The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued a ruling that will require Apple, among other companies, to begin deducting the value of stock options from profits, starting in 2005."
Sci/Tech,"Apple have announced that their iTunes store has crashed through the 200 million song download mark, a mere five months since we reported on their breaking the 100 million milestone."
Sports,"New M-rated, non-NFL game will feature off-field political fallout, on-field unnecessary roughness, and post-play partying. At least one sports video game publisher in the industry isn #39;t bothered by the exclusive "
World,"BRUSSELS The European Union took a huge step towards its most controversial enlargement to date late Thursday night by agreeing to open membership negotiations with Turkey, although with strict conditions."
World,Nepal #39;s army said it killed at least five Maoist guerrillas when it foiled an attack yesterday by hundreds of insurgents on a communications tower.
Sports, Fox Sports Networks will carry Arena League regular season games on 11 of its regional networks in a deal announced Thursday.
Business,"ABN Amro, the Netherlands #39; largest bank, is to cut 2,850 jobs as a result of falling profits. The cuts - amounting to 3 of the bank #39;s workforce - will result in a one-off charge of 790m euros (\$1.1bn)."
Sci/Tech,"built cargo spacecraft, Progress 16, had been scheduled to deliver fresh food, water and other supplies to the ISS last month, but the mission was delayed until late December."
Sports,"On a busy day for the Royals, they also acquired outfielder-catcher Eli Marrero and cash from Atlanta for right-hander Jorge Vasquez."
Business,"Russian oil company Yukos, possibly making its last stand to prevent Russia from selling its main production unit in a tax dispute, asked a US bankruptcy judge Thursday to block a scheduled auction of the unit."
Business,The independent body charged with setting US accounting standards on Thursday gave hard deadlines for companies to treat stock options as expenses in financial statements.
Sci/Tech,"On the surface, new announcements from Hewlett-Packard and Intel bode well for the future of the 64-bit Itanium platform, which should be good news for the channel."
Sci/Tech, A species of monkey previously unknown to science has been discovered in the forests of northeastern India. The Arunachal macaque has a dark face and is relatively large with a shorter tail than most macaques.
Sci/Tech,"Nearly two-thirds of PeopleSoft customers  quot;not at all confident quot; Oracle will integrate products, survey finds. Half of Oracle feel that way."
Sports,Milwaukee Bucks guard Erick Strickland will miss at least two weeks after being placed on the injured list Thursday with a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee.
Sports,including this week #39;s road game against mighty Philly - to have any kind of shot at the sixth playoff spot in the NFC. Even if 
World,Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan indicated Thursday that he expects to reach a compromise with the EU on the vexed issue of Cyprus before the end of a two-day Brussels summit.
World,Saddam Hussein has had his first meeting with a lawyer in preparation for his trial which will investigate charges of crimes against humanity.
Sports," Linda Cropp just became my favorite baseball player. The chair of the Washington, D.C., city council doesn't own a uniform, won't ever set foot inside a batter's box, and probably couldn't break an egg if she had to throw it off a mound."
World, Doctors and AIDS activists in Africa are worried governments may halt use of an AIDS drug that has protected thousands of babies from HIV infection in reaction to concerns about the drug's testing and effect on pregnant women.
Business,"Updated from 12:51 pm ESTWithin hours of the announcement that antivirus maker Symantec (SYMC:Nasdaq) and software storage vendor Veritas (VRTS:Nasdaq) would merge, skeptical investors shaved about a billion dollars off the value of the all-stock deal."
Business,"Continental Airlines (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday finalized details of wage and benefits cuts for reservations and food service workers that the airline said "
Sports,"MADRID: Atletico Madrid is close to signing Denmark #39;s Jesper Gronkjaer (pic) from Birmingham City, the Spanish club #39;s president said on Wednesday."
Sports,YOKOHAMA: Germany started their three-game Asia tour with a 3-0 victory in Japan yesterday to shake off some recent World Cup ghosts.
World,Tony Blair is on course to take charge of historic negotiations designed to pave the way for Turkish membership of the EU after European leaders last night gave the green light to accession talks.
World,"A new audiotape purportedly from Osama bin Laden was put on the internet yesterday, praising gunmen who attacked a US consulate in Saudi Arabia last week and blaming the royal family for unrest in the kingdom."
World,"Iraqi militants took journalists yesterday to the body of a murdered man they claimed to be an Italian aid worker, Salvatore Santoro, who formerly lived in Britain."
World,Sudan said yesterday it ordered the military to stop fighting in the bloodied Darfur region even as rebels alleged new attacks and said they #39;d uphold a boycott of stalemated peace talks.
World,"With hundreds of UN troops and Haitian police at the ready, government negotiators met Thursday with ex-soldiers who have seized the abandoned estate of ousted President "
Business, Fidelity Investments on Thursday disciplined 16 employees for violating the mutual fund giant's conflict of interest policies covering gifts from brokers to Fidelity's traders.
Business,Over the years Russia #39;s embattled oil company Yukos has morphed into a respected corporate citizen of the world and is seeking bankruptcy protection in the United States on the 
Business,US DOMESTIC air travellers could be surfing the web by 2006 via government-approved technology that allows people access to high-speed internet connections while they fly.
Business,Drug maker Sepracor Inc. has won federal approval for a prescription insomnia medication the company is counting on to challenge larger rivals in the fast-growing \$2.1 billion-a-year sleep aid market.
Business,"After years of self-doubt and housecleaning in the wake of Enron, corporate America has gotten a bit of swagger back in its step."
Sci/Tech,"Unless you live under a rock the size of Canada you #39;ve heard or read something this week about desktop search. Google sparked considerable interest with its Desktop Search launch in October, and the past few "
Sci/Tech,"After being in the news more times than I have actually watched the news, the discussion about how bad are violent video games for minors, is back in session."
Sci/Tech,Adobe this week updated its Acrobat and Reader software to fix vulnerabilities spotted by security intelligence firm iDefense. Adobe this week updated its Acrobat and Reader software to fix vulnerabilities 
Sci/Tech,"For a theoretically free operating system, Linux is -- and will continue to be -- a cash cow. A research firm sees a bright financial future for the OS."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft released a  quot;critical quot; fix on Thursday for a security issue left unresolved by the Windows XP Service Pack 2. The configuration change closed a hole in the Windows firewall settings that could open 
Sci/Tech,"If you own any domain names ending in .net, you will be required to pony up an extra \$0.75 per year per .net domain name, courtesy of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)."
Sports,"The opener Justin Langer became Test cricket #39;s highest run-scorer this year with a fighting century in Perth to give Australia, at one stage 78 for five, the upper hand in the first Test against Pakistan."
Sports,"John Smoltz was part of some talented starting rotations in Atlanta before becoming the team #39;s closer. Now he #39;s back as a starter, and with the addition of Tim Hudson on Thursday, the rebuilt "
Sports, Italian Serie A strugglers Parma gave Pietro Carmignani a reason to smile on his return to his old job with a 3 2 win over Besiktas which guaranteed them a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Cup.
Sports,"Birmingham managing director Karren Brady and Gronkjaer #39;s agent, Vincenzo Morabito, were both in Madrid to finalise terms with Atletico officials."
Sports," Thomas Boswell: In the coming days, Washington and its disingenuous DC Council must make a simple decision.  Michael Wilbon: Now is not the time for Linda Cropp to show the city how tough she is."
Sports,YOKOHAMA - Germany spoiled Zico #39;s Christmas as second-half goals from Miroslav Klose and Michael Ballack gave the 2002 World Cup finalists a comfortable 3-0 win in an international friendly at International Stadium Yokohama on Thursday.
Sports,"Former Nebraska coach Frank Solich was introduced on Thursday as Ohio #39;s new football coach, returning to the state where he grew up and promising to rebuild a program that went just 11-35 in the past four years."
Sports,"Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress #39; injured hamstring will prevent him from playing in Saturday #39;s game against the New York Giants."
World,"Saudi riot police chased anti-royalist demonstrators through Jeddah yesterday and arrested more than a dozen as a tape recording, purportedly by Osama bin Laden, called "
World,"The Athens bus hostage drama involving two armed Albanians has thrown the spotlight on Greece #39;s Albanians, who form the country #39;s largest minority, estimated at nearly one million."
World,"The pregnant former lover of David Blunkett who has been receiving treatment for stress-related complications may be released from hospital tomorrow, according to her husband."
World,The US president says he plans far-reaching reforms to the Social Security system which funds pensions.
Business," Nike Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NKE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NKE.N</A> on Thursday said its  second quarter earnings rose a surprisingly large 46 percent on  strong sales in the United States and in emerging markets like  China, while a weaker dollar beefed up profits in Europe."
Sports,"Former Nebraska coach Frank Solich was introduced as Ohio's new football coach Thursday, returning to the state where he grew up and promising to rebuild a program that has gone 11-35 over the past four seasons."
Sports,"The NHLPA said on Thursday that its 24 percent salary rollback would produce a \$275.5 million profit for teams as opposed to a \$568.5 million loss, as stated by the NHL."
World,President Bush continued to lay the groundwork for a strong effort by the White House to overhaul Social Security.
Business,Precious metals settled lower Thursday as the US dollar staged a reversal and edged higher on better-than-expected US economic data.
Sci/Tech,"The scientific Breakthrough of the Year awards are less glitzy than the Oscars, but the discoveries they honour are as spirit-stirring as anything to come out of Hollywood."
Sports,"This isn #39;t good news for the Phillies, who thought they had beefed up their pitching staff, or for the Marlins, who felt their offense gave them an edge."
World,"By Anton La Guardia, Diplomatic Editor and Inigo Gilmore in Herzliya. Israel threw its weight yesterday behind Tony Blair #39;s plans to hold an international Middle East conference in London in February, but left "
World, Iraqi militants said they shot and killed an Italian citizen after he tried to break through a guerrilla roadblock on a highway outside the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi.
World,Australia #39;s plans to create a maritime surveillance zone reaching into Indonesian waters is an example of its insensitivity to Asia and will bolster the view of Australia 
World,An Australian teenager was killed by a pair of great white sharks yesterday in the country #39;s second shark fatality in less than a week.
Business,"By Francesco Guerrera in Hong Kong and Ian Bickerton in Amsterdam. Philips, the Dutch electronics company, on Thursday said it had sold its personal computer screens business to the Taiwanese group TPV Technology "
Sci/Tech,Governor Rod Blagojevich wants Illinois to be the first state to make it illegal to sell violent video games to minors. Currently the law does not prohibit selling or renting violent and sexually explicit games to children younger than 18.
Sci/Tech,"Scientists in India have found what they believe to be a new species of macaque monkey. The simian was first observed on Aug. 19, 2003 in the extreme northeastern area of India s Arunachal Pradesh territory "
Sports,"Oakland Athletics pitcher Tim Hudson smiles during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles, Aug. 23, 2004, in Oakland, Calif."
Sports,"As if the last four weekends have not been disheartening enough for Eli Manning, along comes another rookie quarterback, only this one has a terrific record and has charmed an entire city."
Sports," The Atlanta Braves made another huge pitch for success, getting Tim Hudson from Oakland. And the Seattle Mariners added another slugger, grabbing Adrian Beltre off the free agent market."
World,"JEDDAH, 17 December 2004 - A call by London-based dissident, Saad Al-Faqih, to his followers to stage anti-government demonstrations across the Kingdom fell on deaf ears yesterday."
Sports," Tim Hudson was traded from the Oakland Athletics to Atlanta, a blockbuster deal Thursday that further bolstered the Braves' revamped rotation."
World," A prominent Cuban doctor who was denied permission to travel to Buenos Aires to visit relatives was staying at the Argentine Embassy on Thursday, but her son said she does not plan to seek asylum in a case that has raised tensions between the two nations."
World," A man identified as Osama bin Laden, speaking on an audiotape posted on an Islamic Web site Thursday, praised the men who attacked a U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia earlier this month and called on militants to stop the flow of oil to the West."
Sports,"The Red Sox are one of seven teams that have an offer on the table to righthander Matt Clement , who came up in the Padres' system with Theo Epstein and remains one of the most attractive pitching options left on the market despite a career record under .500."
Sports,"com. One day after signing a right-handed hitter with two 45-home run seasons on his resume, the Mariners are on the verge of signing the current Major League home run champion."
Sports,com. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired veteran catcher Benito Santiago on Thursday from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league right-hander Leo Nunez.
World,"Sixteen Maoist rebels were killed in clashes with Nepalese security forces Thursday in the western district of Dailekh, Royal Nepal Army spokesman Deepak Gurung has told CNN."
Business,"Symantec Corp., the top global security software maker, on Thursday said it will buy data management software company Veritas Software Corp."
Business,Taiwan #39;s TPV Technology Ltd. has agreed to buy the unbranded computer monitor and entry-level flat-screen television manufacturing operations of Dutch consumer electronics giant Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV.
Business,"Goldman Sachs yesterday reported record full-year earnings, following record results from Lehman Brothers earlier in the week and setting the pace for the rest of Wall Street."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft today announced that it will buy Giant Company Software, a developer of anti-spyware and Internet security offerings. The Redmond, Washington, firm will use technology from the acquisition "
Sci/Tech,"A COMPANY involved in the Kazaa file-sharing system approached the FBI with a proposal to block child pornography from being distributed on the network, the Federal Court has heard."
Sports,"Arsenal midfielder Edu has confirmed he will leave the Premiership champions next summer and move to La Liga. Edu, whose contract with the London club expires at the end of the season, says he has yet to make "
Sports,"The Eagles have a shifty back with a nose for the end zone in Brian Westbrook, but it seems like they pass on every down, even when they #39;re up big."
Sports, The Minnesota Twins and 41 year old left hander Terry Mulholland agreed to terms Thursday on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
World,"General Kofi Annan, making his first trip to Washington since members of Congress called for his resignation over allegations of fraud in "
World,The South Australian Government has authorised police and wildlife officers to destroy the shark which killed 18-year-old Nick Petersen off West Beach in Adelaide yesterday.
World,"Three Irishmen linked to the IRA have been given long prison sentences in Colombia, having their had earlier acquittals overturned for supplying explosives training to anti-government guerrillas."
World,"AMMAN - Saddam Hussein, Iraq #39;s jailed former dictator, was allowed to meet with a lawyer on Thursday for the first time since his arrest a year ago."
World," Seven people claiming to have defected from North Korea sought refuge in a Japanese school in Beijing on Friday, Japanese government officials said."
World," Seven people claiming to have defected  from North Korea sought refuge in a Japanese school in Beijing  on Friday, Japanese government officials said."
World, President Bush's plan to liberalize the nation's immigration laws to allow millions of undocumented workers the opportunity for legal status appears to be on a collision course with newly aroused sentiment among House Republicans pushing for a crackdown on illegal immigration.
Sports,"Newcastle drew 1-1 against visiting Sporting Lisbon to finish atop its group in European soccer #39;s UEFA Cup, while two-time champion Parma won its final match to advance to the next stage of the competition."
World,"On Wednesday, Iraqi interim Defense Minister Hazim al-Shaalan accused Iran and Syria afresh of supporting the insurgency against both the interim government in Baghdad and US-led occupation forces."
Sports,"After his introductory news conference with the Mets, Pedro Martnez appeared as vulnerable as any man who had just bought a house or entered a marriage."
Sports,"The Mets are hoping to use Pedro Martnez as a tool for marketing, recruiting free agents and expanding their appeal in the Caribbean and South America."
Sports,Two agents said that the Yankees were on the verge of acquiring Randy Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Business,"Symantec, a leader in security software, will acquire Veritas, a maker of data storage programs, to create the world's fourth-largest software company."
Sports,Frustrated members of the Jets' offense have been venting all week about their shortcomings after Sunday's 17-6 loss to Pittsburgh.
Business,"The issue that is contentious is a rule that is meant to assure that if an investor offers to buy a share for \$25, no stock will be sold for less until his order is filled."
Business,A headhunter for the judge who will preside over Richard A. Grasso's trial sent a copy of the judge's resume to the stock exchange promoting him as a possible board candidate.
Business,The broadest measure of the country's trade and investment flows registered a record deficit of \$164.7 billion in the third quarter.
Business,"The Symantec Corporation, a leader in security software and one of Silicon Valley #39;s oldest companies, announced early Thursday that it would acquire Veritas Software "
Business,"Goldman Sachs reported a 23 percent increase in earnings for the fourth quarter, driven by robust gains in investment banking, asset management and trading."
Business,Parmalat has sued 45 banks as it tries to reclaim money paid to banks before the scandal-hit Italian dairy company went bust last year.
Business,"The more than 5,000 US Airways flight attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants overwhelmingly voted in favor of possible strikes against the carrier."
Sports,"UEFA, European footballs governing body, remains confident of success in its efforts to introduce a revolutionary quota system that would transform the face of football by forcing clubs to "
Sports,Louisville announced Wednesday night that the little-used Farley had been dismissed but did not specify the reason. Farley had only seen six minutes of action in two games this season.
Sports,"BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - It appears that Frank Solich #39;s hiatus from coaching will be one year. According to an ESPN.com report Wednesday night, Solich - who was fired from Nebraska despite going 9-3 "
World,"A Paris court gave 10 suspected Islamic terrorists jail terms of up to 10 years for a plot to bomb Strasbourg #39;s cathedral and the city #39;s Christmas market in December 2000, a clerk of the court said."
World,"The African Union (AU) pledged Thursday to increase its ceasefire observers from the current 1,000 to 3,320 in the troubled western Darfur region of Sudan."
Business,"AMSTERDAM (AFP) - The Dutch electronics group Philips said that it is selling its low-brand flat screens business group to TPV Technology of Taiwan as part of a strategic change of direction, and in line with a trend by big groups to use Asian partners to "
World, Israeli tanks rumbled into the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday to try to stop cross border rocket attacks described by front running Palestinian presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas as useless.
Business,"By Alistair Osborne, Associate City Editor (Filed: 17/12/2004). United Technologies Corporation clinched the acquisition of Kidde yesterday after sweetening its 165p-a-share offer for the fire protection group with a final dividend of 2p per share."
Sci/Tech,"Security flaws in Adobe Acrobat Reader that could allow an attacker to take over a user #39;s system have been dealt with, as Adobe has patched the software."
Sports,"Danish midfielder Jesper Gronkjaer is about to join Atletico Madrid from English premier league side Birmingham next week, the Spanish club announced on Thursday."
Sports,"Arsenal made an ignominious piece of history yesterday when Arsne Wenger was fined 15,000 - a record for a manager - and severely reprimanded by the Football Association "
Sports,"Gone from the 2004 East Division winning Braves are Jaret Wright, Paul Byrd, and Russ Ortiz. The voids have been filled with a couple of former 20-game winners."
Sports,Major League Baseball #39;s plan to move the former Montreal Expos franchise to Washington DC appears to be falling apart. Washington Mayor Anthony Williams said Wednesday the deal was almost dead after the city 
Sports,"Tom Osborne has been out of college football for seven years, and now he can #39;t even get a phone call returned. The Nebraska coach-turned-congressman on Thursday bemoaned the lack "
World,"Television viewers around the world watched a drama unfold in Athens on Wednesday morning, when two unknown hijackers took hostage 26 Greek bus passengers and threatened to detonate the bus."
Sports," The Boston Red Sox lineup card from Game 4 of the 2004 World Series brought a site record bid of  #36;165,000 on MLB.com."
Sports, William  amp; Mary quarterback Lang Campbell won the Walter Payton Award on Thursday night as the top offensive player in Division I AA.
Business,Recent developments in Russia all point in one direction: The Kremlin #39;s energy sector policy has shifted to more aggressive efforts of direct control.
Sports,"New Ole Miss head coach Ed Orgeron, speaking for the first time since his hiring, made clear the goal of his football program.  quot;The goal of this program will be to go to the Sugar Bowl, quot; Orgeron said."
World,Israel is prepared to back a Middle East conference convened by Tony Blair early next year despite having expressed fears that the British plans were over-ambitious and designed 
World,"The indefinite detention without trial of foreign nationals under emergency terror laws is incompatible with European human rights laws, the Law Lords have ruled."
World,who quit as Home Secretary on Wednesday evening -fter next Mays General Election. Sources say he could return as 
World,"Baghdad: An Italian hostage was reported killed in Iraq, adding to the violence around the start of campaigning for the first post-Saddam Hussein elections, while for the first time since his capture a year ago the ousted president met his family "
Sports,"The Braves added pitcher Tim Hudson and the Seattle Mariners improved their offense when Adrian Beltre agreed in principle to a five-year, \$64 million deal."
Sports,"Division I transfer quarterbacks Justin Rascati and Craig Ochs will lead James Madison and Montana, respectively, in the I-AA final Friday."
Sports,"Randy Johnson was on the verge of joining the Yankees in a three-team, megadeal that also includes Shawn Green and Javier Vazquez, a source told the AP on Thursday."
Business,A judge in Houston tried to temporarily halt Russia's planned auction of the most profitable unit of oil giant Yukos.
Business,Accounting regulators adopted rules yesterday requiring publicly traded companies to treat the stock options they give to employees as normal business expenses.
Business,"The mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments disciplined 16 traders yesterday, two of whom have left the firm, as part of an extensive investigation into whether employees improperly accepted gifts and entertainment from brokers."
Sci/Tech,"NASA should be able to meet all requirements for resuming space shuttle flights next spring, but some solutions, like repairing damage to heat shields, will be open "
Sci/Tech,"For Australians, the  quot;Dish quot; as they like to call the giant antennae of the Parkes radio telescope is nearly as well known as the Sydney Opera House."
Sci/Tech,British telco BT has reached agreements with German mobile handset maker Siemens and Canadian wireless solutions provider Research In Motion (RIM) to offer UK corporate customers the Siemens SK65 handset with Blackberry Built-In technology.
Sports,"Randy Johnson was on the verge of joining the New York Yankees in a three-team, megadeal that also includes Shawn Green and Javier Vazquez, a source told The Associated Press on Thursday night."
Sports,"It had become obvious for several weeks that the Oakland Athletics would trade Tim Hudson, but when and where remained a mystery until yesterday."
Sports,Pittsburgh Steelers: Wide receiver Plaxico Burress (hamstring) was downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday #39;s game at the Giants.
World,"Despite widespread public opposition, the European Union #39;s political leaders said late Thursday that Turkey had made sufficient progress in political and economic reforms "
World,"British Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s security strategy, a central plank in his re-election bid, looked in trouble on Friday after a landmark legal ruling against a vital part of his anti-terror policy."
World,"TOKYO, Dec. 16 -- Iceland has agreed to offer asylum to Bobby Fischer, the former chess champion who is being held in a Japanese jail while fighting extradition to the United States, Iceland #39;s Ambassador to "
World," Italy's president dealt a blow to the center right government Thursday by vetoing one of its centerpiece reforms, an overhaul of the justice system."
World," Saddam Hussein met with a defense lawyer Thursday for the first time since his capture a year ago, days before several of his top aides are due to appear in court for hearings on alleged war crimes."
World," Seven people believed to be North Koreans rushed into a Japanese school in Beijing seeking refuge, the latest in a steady stream of defectors from the Stalinist state."
Business,"The crisis-hit Russian oil company Yukos sought refuge in a United States bankruptcy court yesterday, telling the presiding judge it had no recourse within Russia #39;s judicial system."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson announced a \$25.4bn (13.1bn) deal yesterday to buy Guidant Corporation, giving the healthcare company a stake in the fast-growing market for devices that regulate heartbeats."
Business,Oil futures stabilized Thursday after a jump in prices the previous day that reflected a drop in US crude and heating oil stocks even as demand was rising with cold weather spreading across the US Northeast and Midwest.
Business,"Kidde, the UK fire and safety products company, said yesterday it had accepted a cash offer from United Technology Corporation that values the group at 1.442bn."
World," Turkey's Prime Minister kept the EU  waiting on Friday on whether he would accept the terms of its  historic offer to start accession negotiations, leaving  late night talks with the bloc's presidency without a deal."
Sci/Tech,"by di-ve.com. The latest e mail virus to hit local Internet users is cleverly masked as a Christmas Greeting -- unfortunately, unsuspecting users who open the e mail attachment, end up infecting their computer with a virus, known as Zafi."
Sci/Tech,"A NASA spacecraft has begun the first-ever daily tracking of how air pollution moves across the globe, a scientist at NASA #39;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Wednesday."
Sports,"The endgame of Randy Johnson #39;s maneuvering to be traded to the New York Yankees, an issue in Arizona since June, is close to being written in blockbuster-trade fashion."
Sports,"The former Red Sox ace formalized a 53 (m) million dollar, four-year contract with the New York Mets today (Thursday) and embraced the idea of helping rebuild a team that has fallen on hard times."
Sports, Richard Hamilton scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons held Cleveland to a six point third quarter and almost held LeBron James scoreless in the second half in an 81 69 win Thursday night.
World, South Korean President Roh Moo hyun was  leaving for a two day official visit to Japan on Friday for  summit talks that will focus on the North Korean nuclear  problem and Japan's deteriorating ties with the communist  state.
Sports,"For 43 years, the Mets have been a relatively white team reflecting the suburbs. Now, with Omar Minaya and Pedro Martinez, talent and desire speak Spanish."
World,"The Army National Guard has failed for two months to meet its recruiting quotas, falling about 30 percent below its overall target."
World,"Indo-Caribbeans, who have not felt particularly embraced by Indians in Flushing and Elmhurst in Queens, have cobbled together their own community in Richmond Hill."
Sci/Tech,"A NASA spacecraft has begun the first-ever daily tracking of how air pollution moves across the globe, a scientist at NASA #39;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Wednesday."
Sports,"New York, NY (Sports Network) - According to a published report, the New York Yankees have finally landed ace lefthander Randy Johnson."
World,"EU LEADERS were poised last night to open accession talks with Turkey, giving a massive boost to Ankaras four decade long bid to join the European Union."
World,Saddam Hussein met with a defense attorney Thursday for the first time since the former Iraqi president was captured a year ago and days before several of his top aides are due to appear in court for hearings on alleged war crimes.
World,"Saddam Hussein met for the first time since his capture a year ago with a defense lawyer Thursday, two days after Iraq announced it will soon bring top figures of the fallen regime to court, the chief of the former dictator's legal team said."
Sports,"By The Associated Press. Shaquille O #39;Neal, who was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat in the off-season, leads the Eastern Conference in early voting for the All-Star Game, and Yao Ming is No."
World, President Alvaro Uribe pledged Thursday not to extradite the country's top right wing paramilitary leader to the United States to face drug trafficking charges provided he ceases all illegal activities and stays in peace talks.
Business,"The nation #39;s accounting rulemaker decided Thursday that companies will have to begin deducting the value of stock options from their profits next year, reigning in a cheap way to compensate workers that had been abused by executives and clouded earnings."
Sci/Tech,"Strange that it should take so long for something like this to happen. After all, it #39;s been years since those of us using Microsoft #39;s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows OS have had to put up "
Sci/Tech,"WALTHAM, Mass.--IBM is ramping up its recruitment efforts with application companies in an effort to make an emerging distributed computing technology, called grid computing, pervasive in corporations."
World,14 AUGUST: The News of the World reveals he is having an affair with a married woman. 15 AUGUST: The Sun names the married woman as Kimberly Fortier - who has since changed her name to Quinn.
World, Cricket's world stars signalled their support for victims of the overwhelming Asian tsunami by agreeing to play in the first of two benefit matches in Melbourne next week.
Business, Japan's Nikkei average rose 1.61 percent  by midsession on Friday on a wave of short covering after some  players bet the country's economic slowdown wouldn't last long  and bought stock futures while selling bond futures.
Business,"Accounting standards setters yesterday issued a long-awaited plan requiring companies to treat stock options as expenses on their books, even as lobbyists vowed to derail the initiative before it takes effect in June."
Business,"The lead negotiators for US Airways flight attendants reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that will save the carrier about \$94 million a year, officials from both sides said yesterday."
Business,"3Com Corp. (COMS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, amid stiff competition from Cisco Systems Inc."
Sci/Tech,"Computer users already associate Microsoft Corp. software with spyware and viruses. But the company hopes to someday be better known for eradicating them, not attracting them."
Sci/Tech,"India News  gt; Hyderabad, Dec 16 : A species of monkey previously unknown to science has been discovered in the remote northeastern region of India, according to the New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)."
Sci/Tech,"The Cassini spacecraft #39;s close flyby of Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan this week revealed clouds that will give clues to its weather, but the pass left scientists still puzzled about its surface."
Sci/Tech,"The software, developed by IBM #39;s new Sensors and Actuators business unit, is designed to help businesses collect and act on data from RFID and other sensor-based technology."
Sci/Tech,"To say that Skype may be one of the fastest-growing software programs in history may sound like a lot of dot.com hype, but consider this: Since the program that turns "
Sports," The New York Yankees are poised to add five time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson to their rotation in a blockbuster three team trade, New York Newsday reported on its website."
Sports,"TWO weeks ago, Alex McLeish was posing for the photographers at Murray Park with the Bank of Scotlands Manager of the Month award for November, savouring a period which had turned Rangers season around and seemed to have discarded any short-term "
Sports,"Tim Hudson was traded from the Oakland Athletics to Atlanta, a blockbuster deal yesterday that further bolstered the Braves #39; revamped rotation."
Sports,"AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (Ticker) -- Ben Wallace and the Detroit Pistons displayed the type of suffocating defense that led them to the NBA title last season."
Sports,A STUDY has confirmed what football fans have suspected for years - referees get offside decisions wrong because they cannot see whats happening on the park.
Sports,"Don #39;t look now, but the Washington Wizards have one of the best records in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association, with 12 wins and 8 losses."
World," A week after a deadly tsunami swept away thousands of lives along Thailand's tropical coastline, people prayed for the victims in special church services Sunday and spoke of putting the tragedy behind them."
World,"Taking a tough stance, the new British Home Secretary Charles Clarke ruled out release of 12 overseas terror suspects, even after Law Lords ruled detention without trial as a breach of human rights law."
World,"BAGHDAD: At least 12 people, including an Italian hostage, were killed in Iraq on Thursday as violence continued. An Islamist group claimed that it had killed an Italian hostage identified as Salvatore Santoro "
Sci/Tech,"ONE Christmas ritual should be a lot cheaper this year for anybody with broadband. Calling friends and relatives just about anywhere in the world now costs nothing, or just over 1p a minute (0.02 to be exact "
Business," A U.S. bankruptcy court on Thursday  stepped into the battle between YUKOS and the Russian  government, issuing an order to block Sunday's auction of the  company's main oil producing arm for 10 days."
Business," Oil prices resumed this week's upward  march on Friday, driven by worries that a new U.S. cold spell  might erode already low winter fuel inventories."
Business," Tokyo stocks posted strong rises by  Friday afternoon as hopes for a seasonal year end rally and the  imminent inclusion of oil and gas developer INPEX Corp. into  the TOPIX index, spurred buying in a wide range of stocks."
Business," Software maker Adobe Systems  Inc.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ADBE.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ADBE.O</A> on Thursday posted a quarterly profit that rose  more than one third from a year ago, but shares fell 3 percent  after the maker of Photoshop and Acrobat software did not raise  forecasts for fiscal 2005."
Business," 3Com Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=COMS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">COMS.O</A> on     Thursday posted  a wider than expected second quarter loss, amid stiff  competition from Cisco Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CSCO.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CSCO.O</A> and others in the  telecommunications networking market."
Business,"Accounting standards setters Thursday issued a plan requiring companies to treat stock options as expenses, while lobbyists vowed to derail the initiative."
Business,Radio One Inc.'s chief executive said Thursday he is lobbying District officials to support a plan to move his company's headquarters from Maryland to the District.
Business," The lead negotiators for US Airways flight attendants reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that will save the carrier about \$94 million a year, officials from both sides said yesterday."
Business," A  rule change  proposed by the Federal Election Commission yesterday could substantially enhance the clout of the nation's business lobbies, campaign-finance lawyers said."
Business," The number of housing units on which builders began work plunged 13.1 percent in November from the previous month, the biggest monthly drop in nearly 11 years, according to the Commerce Department."
Business,"Johnson   Johnson's \$25.4 billion takeover of Guidant Corp. and the \$35 billion union of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. are leading the busiest quarter for mergers in more than four years. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sports,Scottish giants Rangers bowed out of the UEFA Cup in humiliating fashion on Wednesday as they went down 2-0 at home to French side Auxerre with Bonaventure Kalou grabbing a double to ensure the visitors progressed to the last 32.
Sports," Richard Hamilton posted 21 points to propel the Detroit Pistons to an 81 69 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Auburn Hills, Michigan Thursday."
Sports," Richard Hamilton posted 21 points to  propel the Detroit Pistons to an 81 69 triumph over the  Cleveland Cavaliers at Auburn Hills, Michigan Thursday."
Sports,Two agents said that the Yankees were on the verge of acquiring Randy Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Sports,"Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers' star guard, got everything he wanted. Isn't that what everyone said last summer?"
Sports,The Mets are hoping to use Pedro Martnez as a tool for expanding their appeal in the Caribbean and South America.
Sports,Steelers receiver Plaxico Burress (hamstring) and linebacker Clint Kriewaldt (hamstring) have been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday #39;s game at the New York Giants.
World," Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Thursday that U.N. plans to help with the upcoming election in Iraq appeared to be on track, despite months of pressure for the world body to increase its staff."
World, The United Nations said on Thursday a secret listening device had been found in a posh meeting room of its European headquarters in Geneva.
World, International union and activist groups published an ad Thursday in a Salvadoran newspaper calling for an independent investigation into the death of a U.S. union leader who was shot in the back while working here.
World, Authorities said Friday they would kill the shark that tore apart a young surfer near a popular south Australian beach as his friends reportedly tried to save him by beating the animal with oars.
World,A ban on the sale of all tobacco products comes into force in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
Business,"Investors and insomniacs can rest easy: The Food  amp; Drug Administration approved Lunesta, Sepracor #39;s (SEPR ) new drug for sleeplessness, on Dec. 15."
Sci/Tech,"Online security experts urge computer users to update their systems #39; antivirus measures, after a wave of attacks by the Zafi.d worm that have swamped thousands of e-mail servers."
Sports,"Richard Hamilton posted 21 points to propel the Detroit Pistons to an 81-69 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Auburn Hills, Michigan Thursday."
Sports,It takes an audacious arrogance to persevere through the kind of shooting slump Rice senior guard Brock Gillespie endured in the first half Thursday night against Lamar.
World,"BEIJING, Dec. 17 -- An Islamic Website has posted an audiotape message, attributed to terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, bitterly criticizing the Saudi government."
World,"The Army National Guard has failed for two months to meet its recruiting quotas, falling about 30 percent below its overall target."
World,President Alvaro Uribe pledged Thursday not to extradite the country's top right-wing paramilitary leader to the United States to face drug trafficking charges provided he ceases all illegal activities and stays in peace talks.
Business, Japan's Nikkei average surged to its  highest close in four weeks on Friday as hopes for a seasonal  year end rally and the imminent inclusion of oil and gas  developer INPEX Corp. into the TOPIX index spurred buying in a  wide range of stocks.
Business,Russia #39;s oil giant Yukos requested to block the auctioning off of its main production unit Yuganskneftegaz in Moscow on Sunday.
Business,"Just when air travel seems to have become our national gripe, along comes a possibility to make us appreciate flight as we now know it: A cabin full of people talking, loudly and simultaneously, on their cell phones."
Business,Securities and Exchange Commission chief accountant Donald Nicolaisen has requested that the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) restate its financials from 2001 through mid-2004 to eliminate the use of hedge accounting.
Business,"eBay announced late Thursday that it had acquired the apartment rental service Rent.com for \$415 million, the latest move in its expansion beyond Internet auctions."
Sports,"DENTON, Texas -- Texas coach Jody Conradt told Jamie Carey to shoot more, and it worked out very well. Carey scored a career-high 30 points to lead the fourth-ranked Longhorns to a 79-54 victory Thursday night over North Texas."
Sports,The starting quarterbacks in tonight #39;s NCAA Division I-AA football championship at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga thought they would be playing for a trophy on a much bigger stage.
Sports,"Make no mistake. The players and coaches on the Mary Hardin-Baylor football team are making every effort to win Saturday #39;s NCAA Division III championship game in Salem, Va."
World,Preparations to put Saddam Hussein on trial intensified on Thursday with a first meeting between the ousted Iraqi president and a member of the defence team appointed by his family.
World," The European Union expects Turkey to  initial an accord Friday giving Cyprus de facto recognition and  sign it before Ankara opens EU membership talks on Oct. 3,  2005, a draft summit statement said Friday."
World,"A terminally-ill Indian chess champion who has been the focus of a euthanasia debate, dies in hospital."
World,"Three Irishmen convicted of training rebels in Colombia have fled the country, its attorney general tells Reuters."
Business,"  ATA Holdings, the bankrupt parent of ATA Airlines, took a key step Thursday toward salvaging more of its struggling operations."
Sports,"Senior Ogonna Nnamani leads the team with 33 kills, 21 digs and five blocks on the night. Long Beach, Calif. - Senior outside hitter Ogonna Nnamani had 33 kills, 21 digs and five blocks to lead the sixth-ranked "
World,"  Seven men and women, apparently North Korean defectors, sought refugee at a Japanese school early Friday morning. Japanese diplomats in Beijing said that they were two men, four women and a girl."
Business, Russia's Federal Property Fund said on Friday it intended to go ahead with an auction of oil major YUKOS' main unit Yuganskneftegaz despite a U.S. court decision to freeze the state imposed sale.
Business, Russia's Federal Property Fund said on  Friday it intended to go ahead with an auction of oil major  YUKOS' main unit Yuganskneftegaz despite a U.S. court decision  to freeze the state imposed sale.
Business,"EBay Inc., the world #39;s largest Web auctioneer, agreed to buy privately held Rent.com for \$415 million in cash and stock to expand in the online real-estate market."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to offer frustrated users of its Windows software new tools within 30 days to remove spyware programs secretly running on computers. But it might cost extra in coming months.
Sports,What you realized very quickly yesterday was that this was not just the celebration of a marquee signing or pristine ace. What you realized was that the new face of the Mets arrived yesterday.
Sports,"If LA #39;s Shawn Green waives a no-trade clause and agrees to land in Arizona and Johnson gives his OK to work in The Bronx, the Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Yankees will have put together a blockbuster "
Sports,"Seldom has someone insisted on privacy more while behaving in ways that guaranteed him less. There are places we #39;re not supposed to go, but we #39;re continually being dragged "
Sports,"When the Lakers were dismantled last summer, the Sacramento Kings thought their biggest rivalry was finished. Turns out Kobe Bryant and his new teammates are ready to start it up again."
Sci/Tech, Retailers expected Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod music player to be a hot item this holiday season but are still struggling to keep up with demand.
Sci/Tech," Recording companies filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 754 computer users Thursday, the latest round of legal action in the industry's effort to squelch unauthorized swapping of music online."
Sci/Tech," Gov. Rod Blagojevich is proposing to make it a misdemeanor for businesses to sell violent and sexually explicit video games to minors, a step that other states have tried with little success."
Sci/Tech," Alabama state troopers are getting on the information highway. Fifty state trooper cars are already equipped with laptop computers, scanners and printers that allow them to issue traffic tickets electronically, and the goal is to have the equipment in all 325 patrol cars within two years, state Public Safety Director Mike Coppage said Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Cell phone shoppers looking for new deals and features didn't find them yesterday, a day after Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. announced a merger that the phone companies promised would shake up the wireless business."
Sci/Tech," Software maker Adobe Systems Inc. on Thursday posted a quarterly profit that rose more than one third from a year ago, but shares fell 3 percent after the maker of Photoshop and Acrobat software did not raise forecasts for fiscal 2005."
Sci/Tech," The Cassini spacecraft's close flyby of Saturn's mysterious moon Titan this week revealed clouds that will give clues to its weather, but the pass left scientists still puzzled about its surface."
Sci/Tech," Two years after denying Endangered Species Act protection to killer whales that live much of the year near Washington's San Juan Islands, the federal fisheries agency said Thursday it plans to list the struggling population as a threatened species."
World," The European Union expects Turkey to  initial an accord on Friday giving Cyprus de facto recognition  and sign it before Ankara opens EU membership talks on Oct. 3,  2005, a draft final summit statement said on Friday."
Sci/Tech, A laser developed by a Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist will be aboard the Mars Science Laboratory to be launched to the red planet in 2009.
Sci/Tech," NASA needs to supply astronauts with a ""reasonable, doable and practicable"" way to plug space shuttle holes in orbit before resuming launches, an advisory group said Thursday."
Business, Japan's Nikkei share average rose to its  highest close in four weeks on Friday as hopes grew for a  seasonal year end rally.
Sci/Tech,\\Using images to denote context has been within UIs for year.\\When Internet Explorer ipmlemented support for favicons I was really impressed.\Gravatars  provide images for users and even FOAF provides support for\associating an image with a profile.\\Rojo has a cool feature where we thumbnail blogs that don't provide images\within their RSS feed.\\Here are two examples:\\My question is why can't I have Linux show me a thumbnail for processes while\I'm switcing between them with Alt-Tab in KDE?  \\OS X can do it!  Windows XP can do it!\\
Business,Japan #39;s Nikkei average surged to its highest close in four weeks on Friday as hopes for a seasonal year-end rally and the imminent inclusion of oil and gas developer INPEX Corp.
Sci/Tech,"A day after outgoing NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe said the space agency #39;s broken safety culture has vastly improved since the Columbia accident, legendary astronaut John Young begged to differ."
Sports,"Continuing efforts to clear her name that includes a \$25 million lawsuit filed this week against Victor Conte, Olympic sprinter Marion Jones on Thursday challenged the Bay Area Laboratory "
Sports," The Arizona Diamondbacks, who made a big splash before and during baseball #39;s winter meetings, soon could be facing life without the Big Unit."
Sports,"Sacramento, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant tallied 31 points, 12 assists and six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 115-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena."
Sports,Long Beach -- Stanford will make its third appearance in the NCAA women #39;s volleyball final in four years after defeating Pacific-10 Conference #39;s champion Washington 3-1 Thursday night.
World,A court on Thursday convicted three IRA-linked men of training Colombian rebels in terrorist tactics and sentenced them to up to 17 1/2 years in prison.
World,"A mortar attack on an Israeli military post in the southern Gaza Strip injured 11 soldiers, the Israel Defense Forces said. Israeli troops hours later raided the Khan Younis refugee camp, the Haaretz newspaper reported."
Sci/Tech, No more passing the buck.
Sci/Tech,"Cell phone shoppers looking for new deals and features didn't find them Thursday, a day after the phone companies announced a merger that they promised would shake up the wireless business. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"America Online Inc.'s settlement with the Justice Department imposes a strict new set of controls on the company, including requirements that the Internet giant hire a corporate monitor and disclose serious wrongdoing discovered internally to the government. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"Johnson   Johnson's \$25.4 billion takeover of Guidant Corp. and the \$35 billion union of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. are leading the busiest quarter for mergers in more than four years. <br> <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
Sci/Tech," BearingPoint Inc. disclosed more troubles yesterday, saying that it will take a restructuring charge of as much as \$67 million and may not be able to report that it has adequate procedures in place to prevent accounting fraud."
Business," Russia said on Friday it would go ahead  with an auction to sell the key asset of embattled oil company  YUKOS <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=YUKO.MM target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">YUKO.MM</A> despite a U.S. bankruptcy court decision to  block it for several days."
Sci/Tech,Microsofthas quietly released an update to Windows XP to fix a potentially serious configuration problem in the firewall that ships as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).
Sci/Tech,"Borland Software in 2005 plans to fold its CBuilder developer tool line into the companys Delphi IDE tool family for Windows application development, thus answering the question about what the company had planned to do with the technology."
Sci/Tech,With the ink barely dry on Microsoft's acquisition of antispyware company Giant Company Software questions have arisen about the ownership of the antispyware code Microsoft bought.
Sci/Tech, A complete rewrite of the U.S. copyright system was just one proposal aired Thursday during a contentious series of panel discussions at a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) workshop on peer to peer technology.
Sci/Tech,"As Intel moves in step with the rest of the chip industry toward the multicore design era, it is preparing to overhaul the memory bus architecture that has served it well for so many years, according to company executives and analysts."
Sci/Tech,"The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed 754 new lawsuits against alleged file-traders using peer-to-peer services, the trade group announced Thursday."
Sci/Tech," Hewlett Packard Co. (HP) is getting out of the chip making business. The Palo Alto, California, company on Thursday announced that it reached an agreement with Intel Corp. that would see HP's Itanium processor design team move to Intel in January. The agreement effectively puts an end to the last microprocessor development effort within the company."
Sci/Tech,"The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) this week published a final version of its Architecture of the World Wide Web, Volume 1 document, looking to set forth codified principles for the Web itself."
Sci/Tech,"Security company Symantec's acquisition of Veritas Softwarehas the potential to benefit customers and shareholders of both companies, but details of the \$13.5 billion deal leave some important questions unanswered, according to interviews with executives and industry experts."
Sci/Tech,Fix prevents users from sharing their files and printers with the entire Internet.
Sci/Tech,Deal will merge antivirus vendor with maker of backup and archiving software.
Business,  Retailers expected Apple Computer Inc. #39;s iPod music player to be a hot item this holiday season but are still struggling to keep up with demand.
World, Russia said on Friday it would go ahead with an auction to sell the key asset of embattled oil company YUKOS  despite a U.S. bankruptcy court decision to block it for several days.
World," The oil wing of Russia's state controlled natural gas giant Gazprom does not intend to pull out of this weekend's auction of the main production unit of the embattled Yukos oil company, the ITAR Tass news agency reported Friday."
Sports,Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has pledged to put his Football Association misconduct charge behind him and keep his side #39;s title challenge on track at Portsmouth on Sunday.
Sports,"One minute, you feel as if you have won the lottery. The next, the bully down the street swiped your ticket. You have been conned, swindled, taken."
Sports,No players are pictured on the front or back covers of the Montana football media guide. Displayed instead are images of the two NCAA championship trophies the Grizzlies have won 
World," Recruiters working for U.S. contractors are hiring former Colombian soldiers  #151; and luring away active duty ones  #151; for security jobs in Iraq, according to a former army officer who met with the recruiters."
World,Turkey agonized over pressure to recognize Cyprus in the last hurdle to an historic agreement as EU leaders held a crucial summit on Thursday on opening membership talks with Ankara.
World," A great white shark that killed a teenage surfer off the South Australian capital Adelaide will be hunted down and destroyed after it returned to stalk the city's beaches, authorities said."
World, The leader of a small Australian political party will begin a hunger strike on Saturday in support of about 20 Iranian asylum seekers held at a rural immigration detention center who have refused food for almost two weeks.
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves has launched a beta desktop search application, capping off a very busy year in the desktop search space."
Business,"The fiscal condition of the states improved this year, but soaring health costs have made it difficult for them to recover from the worst fiscal crisis in six decades, the National Governors Association said Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"ICANN, the body that oversees the core functionality of the Internet and is responsible for regulating top level domains or TLDs (such as ."
Sports,"Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, United States of America -- National Basketball Association champions Detroit held LeBron "
Sports,"Despite heading to Duke to play basketball, Greg Paulus of Christian Brothers Academy is the 2004 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year."
World,"CAIRO, EGYPT -- A man identified as Osama bin Laden, speaking on an audiotape posted on an Islamic website yesterday, praised the men who attacked a US consulate in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, earlier this month and called on militants to stop the flow of oil to "
World, Australian police and wildlife officers were ordered on Friday to destroy a large shark which killed a teenage surfer in a savage attack as his horrified schoolfriends looked on.
Business, Russia said on Friday it would go ahead  with an auction to sell the key asset of embattled oil company  YUKOS despite a U.S. bankruptcy court decision to block it for  several days.
Business,"Boston Wharf Co. today is set to sell about half of its remaining portfolio of historic brick buildings in the Fort Point Channel area to Berkeley Investments Inc. for \$97 million, Berkeley executives said yesterday."
Business,"Citizens Energy boss Joe Kennedy, like his famous uncle Ted, opposes the huge wind farm proposal in Nantucket Sound, his backyard. But the ""Call Joe-4-Oil"" Kennedy is working hard to also become ""Joe-4-Wind"" elsewhere."
Business,"Many holiday shoppers are struggling to find one of the most explosively popular gifts in years: Apple's iPod digital music player that stores 5,000 songs in a device no bigger than a deck of cards."
Business,Gillette Co. yesterday unveiled its newest razor -- one that promises to make a buzz in women's shaving.
Business,"Computer security giant Symantec Corp. is buying storage and backup program specialist Veritas Software Corp. to create the world's fourth-largest software maker, marking the latest merger in an industry trend that's expected to compress the competition to a few juggernauts."
Business,"The nation's accounting rule maker decided yesterday that companies will have to begin deducting the value of stock options from their profits next year, reining in a cheap way to compensate workers that had been abused by executives and clouded earnings."
Business,"The deficit in the broadest measure of trade climbed to a record high of \$164.7 billion in the third quarter of this year, reflecting Americans' hardy demand for imported oil and foreign-made goods."
Business,"Banknorth Group's largest shareholder, Private Capital Management, said it plans to vote in favor of the merger with Canada's TD Bank Financial Group after expressing reservations several months ago. The change increases the likelihood the merger will go through. Several of Banknorth's major shareholders had reservations because of the deal's structure. TD plans to acquire a majority stake in the ..."
Business,"In an unusual settlement to a lengthy investigation of the former chief executive of one of New Hampshire's largest utilities, state and federal regulators yesterday said Pennichuck Corp. will make a special payment of \$280,000 to its shareholders."
Business, The dollar extended gains on Friday after  a positive batch of U.S. economic data prompted speculators to  buy the currency before trade trickles down during the year end  holiday season.
Business,Beverly H. Lorell took a leave from her academic job last year to become chief medical and technology officer for Guidant Corp. The post puts her at the center 
Business,"The nation #39;s accounting rule maker decided yesterday that companies will have to begin deducting the value of stock options from their profits next year, reining "
Sports, John Smoltz will open Spring Training 2005 in the Atlanta Braves #39; rotation and armed with a new contract. General manager John Schuerholz spent a busy Thursday coming to terms on a two year pact with his former closer.
Sports,"Kobe Bryant made all six of his field-goal attempts in a big third quarter Thursday night as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past Sacramento, 115-99."
Sports,Gautam Gambhir scored a half century in his second consecutive innings after India suffered an early setback on the first day of the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh at Chittagong today.
Sports,"  The University of Washington #39;s magical volleyball season unraveled long before it ended with Oganna Nnamani #39;s strong, graceful swing slamming a ball to the floor to give Stanford the "
World,"December 17, 2004 -- AMMAN, Jordan - Saddam Hussein met yesterday with a defense lawyer for the first time since his capture a year ago, said the chief of the tyrant #39;s legal team."
World," Eurotunnel, the French British group that operates rail traffic under the Channel linking France and Britain, plans to reduce its freight shuttle service by 15 percent from January 1, the company said in a statement."
Business,Guidant Corp. #39;s 10-year run as one of Indiana #39;s most successful public companies will end with a \$25 billion sale to health products giant Johnson  amp; Johnson.
Business,Time Warner said yesterday that it had agreed to pay the US government \$510 million (R3 billion) to resolve criminal and civil charges that its America 
Business,"Roger Barnes, a former Fannie Mae accounting manager, leaped onto the national stage this fall when he accused the mortgage-finance giant of cooking its books "
Business,"Airbus won an order to sell 40 planes to AirAsia, Southeast Asia #39;s largest discount airline, beating out Boeing. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline said in a statement to the Malaysian stock "
Business,ATA Airlines founder J. George Mikelsons was driving to Chicago from Indianapolis when the life-saving phone call came through for his troubled airline.
Business,"The state has effectively shut down a Marysville-based company that allegedly misled consumers about the effectiveness of breast-enlargement, weight-loss and sexual-dysfunction products it marketed through Web sites."
World," Three Afghan prison guards and two prisoners were killed in a jail break attempt by al Qaeda inmates Friday and a shoot out was going on between police and another two, the chief of Kabul's Pul i Charki prison told Reuters."
Business,based Noble Energy Inc. agreed Thursday to acquire Denver #39;s Patina Oil  amp; Gas in a deal that highlights the Rocky Mountains #39; stature as an energy center even as Denver loses another headquarters.
Sci/Tech," America Online Inc.'s settlement with the Justice Department imposes a strict new set of controls on the company, including requirements that the Internet giant hire a corporate monitor and disclose serious wrongdoing discovered internally to the government."
World," European shares were little changed at 29 month highs on Friday, with Germany's Ifo survey expected to be an early focus."
Sci/Tech,Harvard is one of a handful of institutions in a joint venture with Google that could be the biggest development to hit the library since the card catalog went digital.
Sci/Tech,"The discovery of water on Mars was the scientific breakthrough of 2004, according to one of the world #39;s leading science journals."
Sci/Tech,"HP today announced a complete overhaul of its server strategy, with plans to terminate its involvement in the co-production of Itanium processors with Intel."
Sci/Tech,"MicroWorld Software has cautioned Internet users about a new malicious worm known as the W32/Zafi-D. According to the antivirus and content security software provider, W32/Zafi-D behaves in a typical worm manner."
Sci/Tech,Paramount has acquired film rights to Tom Clancy #39;s video game Splinter Cell and hired Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) to direct.
Sports,(12/17/04)-- The Detroit Pistons must have learned something after allowing LeBron James to score a career-high 43 points in their last game against Cleveland.
Sports,"Several obstacles remained in the way of a blockbuster trade being discussed Thursday night, a three-team mega-deal that would reportedly send Arizona ace Randy Johnson to the New York Yankees and would also include fellow All-Stars Shawn Green and Javier "
Sports,"Mayor Anthony A. Williams isn #39;t giving up on Major League Baseball in Washington, saying Thursday that District of Columbia officials are working hard behind the scenes to get an acceptable deal done by the Dec."
Sports," Eddy Curry scored 20 points, and Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon each added 15 points to lead Chicago past Memphis. Chicago won for the only the second time on the road this season and Memphis "
Sports,HOLLYWOOD  There were plenty of fireworks in and out of the ring Thursday night when Aussie Vic Darchinyan knocked out Colombian Irene Pacheco in a battle of unbeaten left-handers for the International Boxing Federation flyweight title.
Sports, Washington #39;s first visit to the NCAA volleyball Final Four turned out to be a short one. The magic carpet ride that had included the school #39;s first Pac 10 title and a No.
Sports,"  When the Lakers were dismantled last summer, the Sacramento Kings thought their biggest rivalry was finished."
Sports,"  Drew Henson lasted just two quarters as the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Three weeks later, he #39;s not even their top backup."
World,"(12/17/04)-- A newly released audio recording sounds like Osama bin Laden, and the intelligence community has  quot;high confidence quot; that it is."
World," The Bush administration, cool to U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan as he copes with calls for his resignation, has a track record of trying to oust heads of U.N. agencies."
World," Two lawyers for U.N. whistle blowers urged the United Nations on Wednesday to protect staffers who want to disclose corruption at the world body, including the oil for food program for Iraq."
Sports, Australian tennis player Scott Draper  qualified Friday for Australia's secondary golf tour and said  he planned to play both sports next year.
Sports,"The Red Sox were already braced for the likelihood that Randy Johnson would wind up in pinstripes, a coup the Yankees were on the verge of pulling off last night in a three-team deal with the Diamondbacks and Dodgers, according to a report in Newsday."
Sports,So now we know the reasons why he left. And more. Pedro Martinez was hurt the Red Sox didn't act more quickly in their efforts to sign him. He didn't like the Sox sending more than one person to the Dominican Republic to negotiate. He doesn't like Curt Schilling. He doesn't need the money because he's been a millionaire since ...
Sports,"His hair is Manny-style, and his bedroom here is a shrine to the Red Sox left fielder, who gave him bats, spikes, a No. 24 wristband, and hugs."
Sports,"Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese is pushing a plan to change the way teams are selected for the Bowl Championship Series and make the process, which has been marked by controversy since its inception in 1998, more in line with the way the NCAA picks teams for its basketball tournament."
Sports,"Red Sox first baseman Kevin Millar , making an appearance at Modell's Sporting Goods at the Westgate Mall yesterday, said he told general manager Theo Epstein there isn't room for both him and Doug Mientkiewicz at first base."
Sports,"Someday, after the NHL lockout ends, there will be stories to tell about how this hockey hiatus changed the direction of people's careers. Because things will never be the same."
Sports,"At first glance, the question of whether the Bruins should sign 2001 draft pick Jordan Sigalet at the end of his senior season seems to be a no-brainer."
Sports,"When a newspaper dubbed Walpole little more than a speed bump for Oliver Ames in the Division 2 state tournament last season, there was no one giddier to read that than Walpole coach Stacy Bilodeau."
Sports,"When Ashley McLaughlin's 3-pointer skipped off the rim, concluding last year's MIAA Division 1 state championship game, gone were Andover's chances at back-to-back titles. Gone, too, are more than half the players."
Sports,"In its first meet in the program's history, the Sandwich girls' gymnastics team proved to be quick learners, defeating Carver, 130 3/4-105."
World,year mystery of how a Hull trawler sank off Norway may be solved when a new report is published.
Sports,"TODAY PRO BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. -- Celtics vs. Utah at the FleetCenter, FSN, WWZN (1510) 8 p.m. -- Denver at Miami, ESPN 10:30 p.m. -- Phoenix at Seattle, ESPN BOXING 11 p.m. -- Ebo Elder vs. Courtney Burton (lightweights) at Santa Ynez, Calif., SHO COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. -- Division 1-AA championship: James Madison vs. Montana at Chattanooga, Tenn., ESPN2 ..."
Sports,"Richard Hamilton scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons held the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 6-point third quarter and almost held LeBron James scoreless in the second half in an 81-69 win last night in Auburn Hills, Mich."
Sports,"  Hofstra at Dartmouth, 7 p.m. Pro basketball: Utah vs. Celtics at the FleetCenter, 7:30 p.m."
Sports,"BASEBALL Anaheim (AL): Added INF Kendry Morales to 40-man roster; designated P Bobby Jenks for assignment. Atlanta (NL): Signed P John Smoltz to a two-year contract. Boston (AL): Named Jason McLeod director of amateur scouting, Amiel Sawdaye assistant scouting director, Dave Finley national crosschecker, Mike Rikard East Coast crosschecker, Fred Peterson West Coast crosschecker, and Jon Lukens and Danny Watkins ..."
Sports,"Patriots coach Bill Belichick wanted to get one thing straight about the Miami Dolphins. As woeful as their offense has been in this 2-11 season, Miami's defense has been an entirely different matter."
Sports,"Give the Big East credit for survival tactics, if nothing else. In what must be considered a major victory, the Big East has convinced its Bowl Championship Series partners to count incoming members Louisville, Cincinnati, and South Florida in this year's BCS standings and exclude outgoing members Boston College and Temple."
Sports,"The last time Adam Vinatieri faced the Miami Dolphins, in a 24-10 victory Oct. 10 at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots kicker missed a 47-yard attempt wide right to end a string of seven consecutive successful field goal tries."
World,"A recording broadcast Thursday accuses the ruling dynasty in Osama bin Laden's Saudi homeland of being the ""agents of infidels."""
World,The former Senate majority leader joined a growing chorus of Republicans criticizing the Pentagon chief's failure to call for more troops in Iraq and to properly equip troops.
World,"Iceland has agreed to offer asylum to Bobby Fischer, the former chess champion who is being held in a Japanese jail while fighting extradition to the United States."
World, The European Union spelled out tough  conditions Friday for Turkey to start membership talks next  October ahead of final bargaining with the Turkish prime  minister at a landmark summit.
Business,"Internet auction firm eBay agrees to buy Rent.com for \$415m (214m), giving it access to more of the online property market."
Business,"MOSCOW, December 17 (RIA Novosti) - Yesterday, a Houston court started hearing Yukos #39;s petition for bankruptcy. The company filed the petition to contest the December 19 auction of a 77 stake in its main "
Business,"Londons main equity market opened in positive territory on Friday on a quiet day for corporate newsflow. On the senior index, gains from Bunzl, which confirmed it expected full-year results "
Sci/Tech,"KUALA LUMPUR: If youre still undecided on that long-contemplated iPod purchase, Apple Malaysia is hoping that its latest iterations - the iPod Photo and iPod U2 Special Edition -ill help you make up your mind."
Sports,"When LeBron James shot two airballs on a single possession in the first quarter, it was a sign of things to come. Richard Hamilton scored 21 and the Pistons almost held "
Sports,"Randy Johnson was on the verge of joining the New York Yankees in a three-team, megadeal that also includes Shawn Green and Javier Vazquez, the Associated Press reported on Thursday night."
Sports,The Bears added sportswriter Dennis Dillon to their 2005 training-camp roster yesterday. Brian Urlacher confirmed the transaction.
Sports,"When bouncing back and forth between offers from the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets, Pedro Martinezs decision to come the Big Apple over "
Sports,"Kirk Hinrich and the Bulls are starting to play in a relaxed fashion, and it #39;s resulting in victories. Kirk Hinrich scored nine of his 28 points in a 15-0 run, and the Chicago Bulls beat the "
World,The recent rhetoric from the Middle East - hopeful and constructive from both sides of the divide - provides a glimmer of hope that Palestinians and Israelis may agree on new and peaceful borders in the coming new year.
World," An Italian hostage was reported killed in Iraq, adding to the violence as campaigning started for the first post Saddam Hussein elections, while for the first time since his capture a year ago the ousted president met his family appointed "
Business,Shares in UK oil company Cairn sink 20 after a disappointing drilling update and worries over possible tax demands.
Business,"Hospital chain HCA said yesterday it will allow employees and its executives to cash in certain stock options earlier than was originally scheduled, a move that could be a financial plus for "
Business, ATA Airlines has accepted a  $117 million offer from Southwest Airlines that would forge close ties between two of the largest US discount carriers.
Sports, The only way to stop Adam Vinatieri from making field goals might be to keep him from kicking them.
Sci/Tech,"In a move to quell rising consumer frustrations, Microsoft on Thursday announced it has acquired Giant Company Software, maker of well-reviewed but little-used anti-spyware software, for an undisclosed sum."
Sci/Tech,"Gov. Rod Blagojevich has taken an aggressive stand on exposure of Illinoiss minors to violent and sexually explicit video games, by proposing a ban on the sale of the video games."
World,"Turkey has said it is  quot;disappointed quot; at the conditions set out by the EU for opening accession talks. EU leaders have offered to begin membership talks with Turkey next year, with 3 October given as a start date."
World,"It #39;s the latest in a series of defections and attempted defections from the communist country. Seven people, believed to be North Korean refugees, have entered a Japanese school in Beijing."
World," Three Afghan prison guards and two  prisoners were killed in a jail break attempt by al Qaeda  inmates on Friday and a shoot out was going on with another  two, the chief of Kabul's Pul i Charki prison told Reuters."
Business,Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Ratings Services said on Thursday it may boost the ratings of Veritas Software Corp. after the firm announced a merger with Symantec Corp.
Business,Rijkman Groenink has learnt the hard way. The ABN Amro chief executive admits frankly that his  quot;inexperience as a leader quot; lay behind over-ambition and mistakes when he took over at the Dutch bank 4years ago.
Business,"An Italian judge has included some of Parmalat #39;s debts owed to banks on an official list of creditors but excluded some others, court documents showed on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"HP has ended its development of the Itanium chip and handed the work back to Intel. The chip giant has taken over HP #39;s 300-strong Itanium development team, based in Colorado, in a move that brings to an end "
Sci/Tech,"The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Linux in the enterprise, today announced the creation of a Open Source Software Licensing  amp; Legal education track at its upcoming Enterprise Linux "
Sci/Tech,"Ubisoft has launched the official Web site for its upcoming third-person stealth title, Tom Clancy #39;s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory."
Sports,"four hours on, Rangers #39; removal from the UEFA Cup seemed no less of an embarrassment at Ibrox. The 2 0 defeat to Auxerre on Wednesday night revealed a multitude of failings, and not all of them were "
Sports,"The ink is barely dry on the four-year, \$53 million contract that lured star pitcher Pedro Martinez to the Mets and excited fans of the woebegone franchise are wishing the frigid December "
Sports,"Ohio State (7-2) handled Texas Tech #39;s (5-2) pressure defense and overcame anemic foul shooting to hang on for their first road win of the season, 77-71 over the Red Raiders."
World,Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has sounded a note of optimism about peace prospects in the coming year provided Palestinians stop violence against Israel.
World,Myanmar #39;s Opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) party accused the military regime of endangering party leader Aung San Suu Kyi #39;s life by restricting her access to a doctor and non-junta security.
World," Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, who is currently being detained in Japan over a passport dispute, wants to live in Iceland, his lawyer told a news conference in Tokyo on Friday."
Business,Shares in Cairn Energy plummeted 20 per cent on Friday after the oil explorer announced it had failed to strike oil in a new field in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Business,"ACCOUNTING:The new rules, which can be struck down by Congress, will force companies to subtract the option expense from earnings."
Business,"Tokyo stocks rebounded Friday on bargain-hunting in select blue chips, real estate and banking issues. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen."
Sci/Tech,Internet Explorer is a hacker #39;s dream. Can you (and should you) drop it right now? Internet Explorer is the Swiss Cheese of softwareit #39;s full of holes.
Sports,"Finally, Randy Johnson is close to becoming a Yankee. The Yankees yesterday reached agreement on the players in a three-team blockbuster that would land the coveted lefthander, Newsday learned last night."
Sports,Shoaib Akhtar has been charged with level one misconduct for pointing Matthew Hayden towards the dressing room when he trapped him lbw in the first Test at the WACA yesterday.
Sports,Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane must like former Kingsway Regional High School left-hander Dan Meyer an awful lot. The highly-regarded GM traded ace right-hander and two-time American 
World,Authorities in Sydney said today they would kill the shark that tore apart a young surfer near a popular beach as his friends desperately tried to save him by beating the animal with oars.
World," Ivory Coast rebels were on Friday due to hold a second day of talks with South African leader and mediator Thabo Mbeki on their proposals for a new peace plan after a very encouraging start, according to Pretoria."
World," Ukraine's two presidential contenders scheduled campaign trips to the same eastern city on Friday, raising fears of more tension ahead of the Dec. 26 repeat of their fraud marred runoff. Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko hinted his rival was trying to disrupt the vote."
World," India's state run Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) said it is considering buying a 10 percent stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd, which has sole rights to distribute gas in 42 Chinese cities."
Business,"Johnson  amp; Johnson has made a deal to buy Guidant Corp. a producer of medical equipment for patients with heart and circulatory illnesses, for \$24 billion in stock and cash."
Business,"SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - message board) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nextel Communications Inc."
Business,"LONDON, December 17 (newratings.com) - Dutch electronics company Royal Philips Electronics NV (PHI1.ETR) announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to sell its PC monitor and flat TV businesses to Taiwans TPV Technology Ltd for \$358 "
Business,Silicon Valley lost a decisive round in a long and hard-fought battle Thursday when the organization that sets corporate accounting standards served notice that companies would have to deduct the value of stock options when calculating profits.
Business,"Ebay Inc. (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it would buy Rent.com, an Internet housing rental listing service, for \$415 million in a deal that gives it access to a new segment of the online real estate market."
Business,"Canada #39;s inflation rate unexpectedly accelerated in November to a 2.4 percent rate, reflecting a jump in prices for new cars, gasoline and houses from a year earlier."
Business,"The euro edged higher in European morning trade on Friday as Germanys influential IFO survey beat expectations. The index of business sentiment rose to 96.2 in December, the highest "
Business,"Shares in Britain #39;s Cairn Energy, which have soared on a series of oil discoveries in India, plunged by one-fifth on Friday on worries about a tax dispute with the Indian government and a lack of new finds."
Business,"Report: News Corp. chief agrees to buy a Fifth Avenue penthouse apartment for a record price. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Rupert Murdoch, chairman and CEO of media giant News Corp."
Sci/Tech,The latest email virus  quot;Zafi.D virus quot; is certain to bring sadness and not joy to many surfers over the next few days/weeks.
Sci/Tech,Apple and Motorola  quot;could soon show us quot; their co-developed solution. A report on Forbes cites Apple vice president of applications 
Sci/Tech,MICROSOFT has moved to shore up its defences by acquiring a small anti-spyware company that makes security products to detect and remove unwanted software from Windows-based computers.
Sci/Tech,"NASA appears on track to return the space shuttle to flight in May or June 2005 as planned, says an influential oversight panel. The independent task force - set up to oversee NASA #39;s efforts following the "
Sci/Tech,"17 December 2004 Computer giant Hewlett-Packard and processor maker Intel have ended their costly 10 year partnership to develop Itanium chips for server computers, following lacklustre sales."
Sci/Tech,"With five youngsters in the house, state Rep. Kevin Joyce (D-Chicago) already uses a blocking mechanism on his television to protect little eyes and ears from inappropriate material."
Sci/Tech,"com December 17, 2004, 4:51 AM PT. Titan and Dione, two of the moons orbiting Saturn, apparently aren #39;t exactly what researchers had previously believed."
Sci/Tech,"<a href=""http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=55800680"">Adobe Repairs Reader, Acrobat Flaws</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>Information Week</nobr>"
Sci/Tech,A critical hole in Windows XP firewall in Service Pack 2 makes computers accessible to anyone on the network. The configuration problem only affects dial-up users: some dialling software mistakes the entire 
Sci/Tech,"Sales of the open source operating system Linux will reach \$35 billion by 2008, according to analysts at IDC, with \$10 billion of that accounted for in desktops."
Sci/Tech,Cisco will open a Tokyo-based research and development centre focusing on internet software and routing technologies in February 2005.
Sci/Tech,"The ZigBee Alliance, an industry standards group dedicated to promoting low-power wireless networks, ratified the first ZigBee specification this week."
Sci/Tech,"com December 17, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. Intel plans to come out with chips containing two processing cores next year, but that #39;s just the start."
Sports,Australia are in firm control of the first Test with Pakistan after bowling the tourists out for 179 on the second day in Perth. Michael Kasprowicz took five wickets to give Australia a lead of 202 after the 
Sports,BUSAN - A VfB Stuttgart quartet arrived in Busan on Friday to further strengthen a confident German national team ahead of their friendly with South Korea.
Sports,"Chittagong, Bangladesh - Opener Gautam Gambhir slammed his maiden Test century and Rahul Dravid notched his 18th hundred to put India in command Friday on the opening day of the second cricket Test against Bangladesh."
Sports,"Led by All-American Ogonna Nnamani, the Stanford women #39;s volleyball team defeated Washington 3-1 in the NCAA semifinals at Long Beach Arena last night."
Sports,"Kirk Hinrich and the Bulls are starting to play in a relaxed fashion, and it #39;s resulting in victories. Kirk Hinrich scored nine of his 28 points in a 15-0 run, and the "
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (17/12/04) - Britains House of Lords ruled yesterday that the indefinite detention of foreign terrorism suspects was incompatible with the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), in a decision Human "
World,"At least three Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli army who invaded the southern Gazatown of Khan Younis at dawn on Friday, medical sources said."
World,"Colombian police have launched an international search for three Irishmen who were convicted of training Marxist rebels in the South American country, it was reported today."
World,"TWO Great White sharks ripped a schoolboy surfer in two off a packed beach yesterday. Nick Peterson, 18, was being towed on his surfboard behind his grandmother #39;s dinghy when a shark began attacking the boat."
World,Japan and the United States on Friday agreed to boost co-operation in their missile defence programs - an important first step in carrying out new defence guidelines that ease Tokyo #39;s strict postwar pacifism.
World,"Saudi rulers may have breathed a sigh of relief when protests calling for change were thwarted this week but reformists, scholars and even royal family members say the challenge will not go away."
World,"Former dictator, who remains in an undisclosed detention center, was described as being in good spirits and health. Rush to start trial splits cabinet."
Business, Circuit City Stores Inc.  on Friday reported a narrower quarterly loss from continuing operations as sales of higher margin warranties and improved distribution helped offset weak merchandise sales.
Business," A U.S. bankruptcy court is likely to revoke its temporary ban on the sale of Russian oil group YUKOS's main production unit, lawyers said on Friday."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A> on  Friday reported a narrower quarterly loss from continuing  operations as sales of higher margin warranties and improved  distribution helped offset weak merchandise sales."
Business," U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat  open on Friday, with investors awaiting November inflation  numbers due before the opening bell and oil prices hovering  around a two week high."
Business," The dollar lost ground on Friday after a  stronger than expected German business sentiment survey boosted  the euro, but thin pre holiday trade made moves erratic."
Business," Shares of Genentech Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DNA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DNA.N</A>, OSI  Pharmaceuticals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=OSIP.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">OSIP.O</A> and ImClone Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IMCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IMCL.O</A>  surged before the bell on Friday after rival AstraZeneca Plc  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AZN.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AZN.L</A> said its lung cancer drug Iressa failed to show  survival benefits in a major clinical study."
Business," European shares eased from fresh 2 1/2  year highs on Friday after drugmaker AstraZeneca said clinical  studies found its Iressa lung cancer drug did not help patients  survive, sending its shares sliding."
Business,"  Michael G. Cherkasky, the longtime prosecutor now running embattled financial services giant Marsh   McLennan Cos., says he has figured out the main difference between investigating corporate wrongdoing and taking charge of a company targeted by a white collar probe:"
Business,"Philippe Camus announces that he will  leave Franco-German defence group EADS, bringing the company's power struggle to an end."
Sci/Tech,"Following the takeover of anti-spyware firm Giant, Microsoft said it would soon release a toolkit that strips machines of the irritating programs."
Sci/Tech,The discovery by Nasa #39;s robotic rovers of a watery past on Mars has topped a an eagerly awaited list of the 10 key scientific advances of 2004.
Sci/Tech,"  Though President Bush wants to move quickly to replace outgoing NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe, it could be at least a month or longer before the Senate confirms a new space chief."
Sports,"PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AFP) - South African batting kingpins Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis were both out for nought as England made a strong start on the first day of the first Test at St George #39;s Park."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft said it plans to offer tools based on Giant #39;s technology that will help protect Windows PCs from spyware and other deceptive software.
Sci/Tech,"In a private study conducted by IDC for Open Source Development Labs, Inc (OSDL), IDC predicted that the overall Linux marketplace revenues for server, PC hardware and packaged software on Linux is expected to reach \$35.7 billion by 2008."
World,"Havana - Less than two months after an accidental fall shattered his left kneecap and broke his right arm, Cuban President Fidel Castro is back on his feet, attending to visiting leaders and making public appearances."
Sports,"NEW YORK Dec 16, 2004 - Randy Johnson was on the verge of joining the New York Yankees in a three-team, megadeal that also includes Shawn Green and Javier Vazquez, a source told The Associated Press on Thursday night."
Business,"NEW YORK, December 17 (newratings.com) - A US bankruptcy court yesterday granted the beleaguered Russian oil giant, OAO Yukos Oil Co (YUSA."
Sci/Tech,"In seven hours last week, great ocean waves exacted a terrible price in wealth and human lives. Future catastrophes may be far grimmer."
Business," German business confidence recorded a surprise jump in December, a survey of 7,000 executives released on Friday showed, rebounding to its highest level in eight months and underscoring optimism that Europe #39;s biggest economy will remain on a "
Business,Nike Inc. on Thursday said its second-quarter earnings rose a surprisingly large 46 percent on strong sales in the United States and in emerging markets like China 
Sci/Tech,"No longer only a war of words, Apple Computer Inc. has quietly started to block the technology that RealNetworks Inc. created to get around the iPod music player #39;s copy-protection armor."
Sci/Tech,"NASA SCIENTISTS are poised to blast a hole in a faraway comet to get a look at its innards. It #39;s an innovative feat of scientific daring, but why not take a second shot at NASA itself?"
Sci/Tech,"Ask Jeeves will launch a test version of its desktop search tool on Wednesday, following the launch of similar tools by rivals Microsoft on Monday and Google in October, and ahead of expected entries from America Online and Yahoo."
Sports,"  Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez will hold a news conference Thursday after he accepted a four year, multimillion dollar deal with the New York Mets earlier this week."
Sports,"Australia, buoyed by Justin Langer #39;s 191, skittled Pakistan for 179 on the second day of the first test in Perth to take total control of the match."
Sports,"Chittagong (Bangladesh), Dec. 17 (PTI): India put themselves in a commanding position after centuries from Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid ensured the visitors another huge total against Bangladesh in the second and final cricket Test here today."
World,South Korea and Japan on Friday agreed to conclude negotiations to sign a free trade deal by the end of 2005. President Roh Moo-hyun and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi came up with 
World,"M ahmoud Abbas may have done more for the Palestinian people in a few weeks than Yasser Arafat did in four decades -- or, at least, four years."
Business,Presenter Hearings on the Yukos case are to resume in a Houston court in a couple of hours. The court is expected to look today at the possibility of temporary suspension of all transactions involving the 
Business,"The nation #39;s accounting rulemaker decided yesterday that companies will have to begin deducting the value of stock options from their profits next year, reining "
World,"This week #39;s Golkar Party congress will feature rich, deceptive and powerful people bidding to win the chairmanship of the party, which controls the most seats in the House of Representatives."
World,"  When the United States gave Panama control over its canal, many observers predicted that the international waterway would be plagued by problems at best and chaos at worst."
Sci/Tech,"Nearly 4 billion-year-old rocks from Greenland could hold the earliest evidence of life on Earth, University of Chicago and Field Museum scientists say."
World,"  How long can the North Korean regime survive? A decade ago, it was taken as a matter of faith that it would soon be relegated to the same historical dustbin as the Soviet Union. But Kim Jong Il defied predictions of his political demise, and embarrassed pundits stopped even broaching the topic of the regime's life ..."
Business,"In a move that may be seen by some in corporate America as an early lump of coal in many Christmas stockings, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will require companies to report the cost of stock options in their financial statements beginning next year, it announced Thursday."
Business," U.S. consumer prices rose modestly  in November as energy costs that had shot up a month earlier  and fanned inflation fears posted only a small gain last month,  the Labor Department said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s a thing of beauty: a two-page  quot;advocacy ad quot; in The New York Times featuring, among other things like quotes from satisfied Firefox users, all 10,000 names of those who donated to The Mozilla Foundation so that it could take a NYT ad that it hopes "
Sports,"On a day of big movement in baseball, the New York Yankees are on the verge of claiming the biggest prize of all. The Yankees closed in on completing a blockbuster three-team trade that would send Randy Johnson "
Sports,"VIC Darchinyan, the mighty atom of Australian boxing, unleashed some furious fission to win the IBF world flyweight title in Hollywood, Florida yesterday."
World, Leaders of Japan and South Korea jointly urged North Korea on Friday to return to talks aimed at ending its nuclear weapons program and agreed imposing economic sanctions now on Pyongyang would thwart such efforts.
Sci/Tech, A benefit concert by the Boss is bringing out big bids on eBay. But some people offering tickets at several times their face value for an intimate performance Sunday by Bruce Springsteen may be running afoul of anti scalping laws. The face value of the tickets is  #36;100 each.
World," Ukraine's presidential rivals both stumped for votes in this eastern industrial city, a key swing constituency where liberal intellectuals compete for influence with some of the country's most entrenched business interests."
Sci/Tech," Computer security giant Symantec has agreed to buy storage and backup program maker Veritas Software to create the world's fourth largest software company. The all stock acquisition was initially valued at  #36;13.5 billion, but the price quickly plummeted after investors weighed in on the merger."
Sci/Tech," It's a little after 5 p.m. on a Friday evening in early December and Apple Computer Inc.'s store in Tokyo's Ginza district is bustling. The store opened just over a year ago as Apple's first retail location outside of the U.S. and it's a been a good year, said the manager of the company's Japanese retail operations in an recent interview."
World," U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, fending off Republican demands for his resignation over alleged corruption, said Thursday he will expand U.N. support for Iraqi elections if need be. He said he was not offended that President Bush did not ask to see him during this visit to Washington."
Sci/Tech," Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned by TCDD, the most harmful known form of dioxin and a key ingredient of the Vietnam era herbicide Agent Orange, the scientist who conducted tests on the presidential candidate's blood said Friday."
World," China is to introduce legislation  against secession, state media reported on Friday, a move  analysts have said is aimed at mandating eventual reunification  with rival Taiwan."
World," IBUSUKI, Japan (Reuters) - Leaders of Japan and South Korea  jointly urged North Korea on Friday to return to talks aimed at  ending its nuclear weapons program and agreed imposing economic  sanctions now on Pyongyang would thwart such efforts."
World," A smuggling tunnel being dug by  Palestinians on the Gaza Egypt border collapsed on Friday and  at least five people were trapped inside, witnesses in the Gaza  frontier town of Rafah said."
World," Five Afghan prison guards and police and  two prisoners were killed in a jail break attempt by al Qaeda  inmates on Friday and a shoot out was going on with another  two, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry said."
World," Kidnappers have freed the  mother of one of Brazil's most exciting young soccer talents,  Santos forward Robinho, 40 days after they seized her at  gunpoint from a party, the player's agent said on Friday."
World,"Kidnappers free the mother of Brazilian football star Robinho, six weeks after seizing her at gunpoint."
World,"Aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres pulls out of a town in eastern DR Congo, amid rising concern at fighting."
Business, U.S. Treasury debt prices were swept lower on Friday after failing to sustain a bounce despite a moderate set of U.S. inflation numbers.
Business, Consumer prices rose by a mild 0.2 percent in November as costs for gasoline and food products calmed down after posting sharp increases the month before.
World,"The trial begins of former French foreign minister Roland Dumas, accused of corruption over art sales."
World,"At least three Westerners have been killed by insurgents in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, local police say."
World,Windows users could soon be paying for Microsoft software that keeps their machine free of spyware.
World,An artist who used a life-sized Jabba the Hutt in a piece is shortlisted for the Beck's Futures prize.
World,"  European Union leaders agreed yesterday to open negotiations with Turkey next year on eventual EU membership, but the Turkish premier said more talks were needed    presumably over the contentious issue of Cyprus    before he could accept the offer."
World,  Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych said yesterday that he would not accept a victory by his opponent in the Dec. 26 rerun of Ukraine's contested presidential race and that his supporters were likely to turn out onto the streets en masse to block such an outcome.
World,"  Two sets of Americans have come here to talk global warming: the United States, opposed to controls on carbon emissions, and a bloc of united states, from Maine to Delaware, that plan to impose them."
World,"  Chinese authorities have arrested or reprimanded more than 750 officials in recent months in connection with billions of dollars in financial irregularities ranging from unpaid taxes to embezzlement, according to a report made public yesterday."
World,"  UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, fending off Republican demands for his resignation over alleged corruption, said yesterday he will expand UN support for Iraqi elections if need be. He said he was not offended that President Bush did not ask to see him during this visit to Washington."
World,"  Hundreds of security forces made a show of force in two Saudi cities yesterday to ward off protests against the royal family, chasing a few would be demonstrators in the streets and arresting several others, after a dissident called for a day of marches."
World,"  Ten Islamic militants were convicted and sentenced to prison yesterday for a plot to blow up a crowded Christmas market on New Year's Eve 2000    a bombing that a prosecutor said was avoided ""by a hair"" and could have triggered the first blood bath of the new millennium."
World,"  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, insisting that Israel has no wish to rule over the Palestinians, declared yesterday that 2005 would be  quot;the year of a great historic opportunity quot; in the Middle East."
World,"Slab City, Calif., is not so much sinister as it is strange, a forlorn quarter of America where more than 3,000 elderly folk pass the winter."
Business,Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that the legal case against the country #39;s embattled oil giant Yukos will be handled under Russian law.
Business,Shares in OSI Pharmaceuticals (OSIP :Nasdaq - news - research) and Genentech (DNA :Nasdaq - news - research) jumped Friday after AstraZeneca (AZN :NYSE - news - research) said new medical data showed its lung cancer drug Iressa provided no survival 
Business,"Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire CEO of News Corp. (NWS)(NWSA), has reportedly offered to buy a three-story penthouse for \$44 million, which would be the highest price ever paid for a Manhattan apartment if the deal goes through."
Business,Wireless Internet company Tom Online Inc. on Friday said it signed a definitive agreement to buy a majority stake in Indiagames Ltd.
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been fined 15 000 (about R160 000) for improper conduct over comments he made after the English champions #39; controversial 2-0 defeat by Manchester United in October.
World,"HERZLIYA, Israel An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says a final vote on his planned pullout from Gaza and four West Bank communities could take place months sooner."
World,"Israeli tanks and troops raided southern Gaza on Friday in response to increasing Palestinian mortar attacks, killing at least five Palestinians and prompting hundreds to flee their homes, witnesses and medics said."
World,"The island paradise Bali will be off limits this holiday season. If your travel plans include Indonesia, you would be wise to cancel your trip immediately."
World,"Recruiters working for U.S. contractors are hiring former Colombian soldiers - and luring away active-duty ones - for security jobs in Iraq, according to a former army officer who met with the recruiters."
World,A prominent Cuban doctor returned home Thursday after an overnight stay at the Argentine Embassy that raised tensions between the two nations amid reports she was seeking political asylum.
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World,"PORT BLAIR, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India -- As she fled the killer waves swallowing her island, Namita Roy gave birth to a boy in a forest. His name is Tsunami."
Sci/Tech,Deaf people who use sign language could soon be using video phones to make calls.
Sci/Tech,"A gamer spends \$26,500 on a virtual island that exists only in a PC role-playing game."
Sci/Tech,US music firms take legal action against 754 computer users alleged to illegally swap music online.
Sci/Tech,"eBay agrees to buy Rent.com for \$415m (214m), gaining access to more of the online property market."
Business," The dollar rose on Friday, after a  U.S. report showed consumer prices in line with expections,  reminding investors that the Federal Reserve was likely to  continue raising interest rates, analysts said."
Sci/Tech,"Internet users witnessed yet another wave of spam, worms, viruses and other online attacks in 2004, and experts predict the online world will grow even more dangerous in 2005. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</b></font>"
Sci/Tech,"They say the space shuttle would likely be ready to fly by the currently planned launch date in May or June, but cautioned that efforts to devise a way to do onboard repair of damaged heat shielding were moving slowly."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to offer frustrated users of its Windows software new tools within 30 days to remove spyware programs secretly running on computers. But it might cost extra in coming months.
Sci/Tech,"Recording companies filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 754 computer users Thursday, the latest round of legal action in the industry's effort to squelch unauthorized swapping of music online."
Sci/Tech,"<p>\</p><p> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Midway Games Inc. plans to publish\a ""mature""-rated pro football video game with the kinds of\violence and excess shunned by the National Football League,\the company said on Thursday.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"Scientists now have their first direct evidence of changing weather patterns on Titan, Saturn's largest moon."
Sci/Tech,The BBC's Asit Jolly in Chandigarh reports on India's disastrous efforts to cross-breed Asiatic and African lions.
Sci/Tech,Sparrows can piece together a complete song from fragments - research that could help with understanding memory.
Sci/Tech,"This week the Sun is in the 13th house of the zodiac, and that means Earth is getting hit by a strange breeze from beyond the solar system."
Business,Intensive talks aim to end a stalemate over an EU demand that Turkey recognise Cyprus before accession.
Business,"BERLIN Business confidence in Germany unexpectedly rose in December to its highest level in eight months, figures released on Friday showed."
Sci/Tech,"Among the online worlds hottest commodities, nothing sizzles quite like Firefox, the new Web browser by the California-based Mozilla Foundation thats causing sleeplessness in and around Seattle, Microsoft Corps home turf."
Sports,"team trade that would send the D #39;backs #39; ace left hander to the New York Yankees is close to completion, pending physicals."
Sports,"  If former Australian Davis Cup player Scott Draper has an early exit from next month #39;s Australian Open tennis championships, he can always put away his racket and pull out the golf clubs."
Sports,Bode Miller finished fourth in a World Cup super giant slalom Friday in which Michael Walchhofer led a 1-2-3 Austrian sweep. Miller has won six of 11 races this season and still holds a commanding lead in the overall standings.
Sports,"Kobe Bryant and the new Lakers had been searching for a signature victory, something to prove their revamped club still can play with the West #39;s powers."
World,Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says some leaders of a separatist insurgency in southern Thailand have fled to neighboring Malaysia.
World," Large quantities of arms and ammunition have poured into Darfur in the last two weeks and the government appears to be preparing for a major military offensive, the African Union (AU) said on Friday."
World," Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, keen to play a greater role in a world dominated by the United States, heads to Libya on Saturday for the latest in a series of high profile foreign trips."
World, Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir lashed big hundreds as India piled up 334 for two on the opening day of the second and final test against Bangladesh on Friday.
World," European Union leaders and Turkey  agreed on Friday the terms on which Ankara will start  membership talks with the bloc next October, an EU government  official said."
Sci/Tech,"  Cisco Systems will open a Tokyo based research and development center focusing on Internet software and routing technologies in February 2005, the company said in a statement on Thursday."
Sci/Tech,"  NTT DoCoMo, Japan's biggest mobile communications carrier, achieved a 1Gbpspacket transmission speed using fourth generation (4G) mobile communication equipment on Aug. 20, the company said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"ALMADEN, CALIFORNIA -- IBM has begun work on new technologies designed to boost the capacity of tape storage devices by 250 times. Using ""nanopatterning"" techniques derived from the company's microprocessor division, researchers say they expect to one day build cartridges that can store as much as 100TB of data."
Sci/Tech,"Our favorite genre-busters will roll, creep, slither, bounce, and wriggle their way into your free time--if you give them a try."
Sci/Tech,"Chip giant will need to introduce integrated memory controllers or redesign its frontside bus, analysts say."
Business," US consumer price inflation moderated in November after a sharp rise in the prior month, the Labor Department said Friday."
World,"  Secretary General Kofi Annan said yesterday he will visit tsunami devastated Indonesia to work with regional leaders to help coordinate aid and relief efforts on the ground. Annan said he will attend a regional meeting there Thursday. Asked how long he thought the reconstruction would take, Annan replied: ""It will differ from country to country, but my own ..."
Business,"_ Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire CEO of News Corp., has offered to pay \$44 million for a three-story penthouse apartment where Laurance S. Rockefeller once lived, according to a published report."
Business,"EBay Inc., the world #39;s largest Web auctioneer, agreed to buy privately held Rent.com for \$415 million in cash and stock as it expands into classified listings."
Business,"Cairn Energy Plc, which plans to produce 80,000-1,00,000 barrel of crude oil per day from its Mangala and Aishwariya fields in Rajasthan, is disputing a tax that has been imposed on production."
Sci/Tech,"A legal row over software ownership could hinder Microsoft #39;s ability to offer products based on technology from its latest acquisition, anti-spyware company Giant Company Software."
Sci/Tech,"Members of the panel monitoring NASA #39;s effort to return the space shuttle to flight said Thursday that despite several open items, they see no reason why Discovery can #39;t be launched in May or June."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has quietly released an update to Windows XP to fix a potentially serious configuration problem in the firewall that ships as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2. Users who installed SP2 on their Windows 
Sports,"Chelsea take on Barcelona, Real Madrid face Juventus and AC Milan return to Manchester, scene of their 2003 European Cup triumph, following Friday #39;s draw for the first knockout round of the Champions League."
Sports,Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to undergo a scan on his calf today as concerns deepen about the lingering problem. The prolific Dutchman - who tops United #39;s goal chart this season with 12 - reported the injury 
Sports,"Fernando Morientes claims Liverpool have contacted him over a move from Real Madrid to Anfield. The Spaniard is frustrated with the lack of first team opportunities at the Bernabeu, and has been linked with a New Year move to Merseyside."
World,"Tokyo, Dec. 17 (VNA) - Japan and the United States signed an agreement on Friday that stipulates the details of bilateral cooperation on a ballistic missile defence system, according to Kyodo news service."
World,"South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will have a summit meeting in Kagoshima, Japan, on Friday to discuss issues of mutual interest, Chong Wa Dae said Wednesday."
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. reported a smaller than expected loss in the third quarter on store efficiencies and higher extended warranty sales, but the retailer's top executive said sales closer to the holiday season were slower than expected."
Business, Treasuries prices were swept lower for  a second straight session on Friday as technical selling from  different pockets of the market overshadowed a moderate set of  U.S. inflation numbers.
Business,LeapFrog sticks to its quarterly ritual of raining on the toy-making parade.
Business,Phil Knight saved the best for last for the company he helped nurture into a brand superstar.
Business,An international banking consortium has decided to suspend approval for the 10 billion (6.9bn) loan to Gazprom that would have financed the state-controlled company #39;s acquisition of Yukos #39;s most important oil production plant.
Business,Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday reported a narrower third-quarter loss from continuing operations as sales of higher-margin warranties and improved distribution helped offset weak merchandise sales.
Business," Dec 16 2004   In a long awaited and sure to be controversial move, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ruled yesterday that companies have to begin expensing for stock options given to employees as part of compensation packages."
Business,"Ebay Inc. has agreed to acquire property listings site Rent.com Inc. for US\$415 million in its latest move to expand beyond online auctions, the company said late Thursday."
Business," French interests named the head of Airbus, Noel Foregeard, to be one of two new pilots running the EADS aeuronautics group after weeks of reported tension over his role."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced its intent to open a research and development centre in Tokyo, Japan. The company informs that the facility will open in February, 2005, and will represent an initial \$12 "
Sports,"Chittagong, Dec. 17 (PTI): India will look to pile up a huge first innings score to back their bowlers on a flat, lifeless track in the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh, vice-captain Rahul Dravid said here today."
Sci/Tech, Boxlight Raven's black chassis matches the Xbox.
World,A Territorian yesterday told how he watched in horror as two sharks savaged a man to death at a popular beach. Chris Niemoeller had been swimming near the same spot minutes earlier.
World,"ISN SECURITY WATCH (17/12/04) - Bosnian Foreign Minister Mladen Ivanic has been banned from entering the US, as Bosnian Serb officials come under pressure for failing to arrest Europes two most-wanted war criminals, Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan "
Sci/Tech, Japan's top mobile operator NTT DoCoMo said it was launching its i mode Internet service in Russia and three other former Soviet republics through an agreement with Russia's largest provider Mobile TeleSystems (MTS).
Sci/Tech, IBM on Friday announced it has signed up 115 companies since early September to develop for its eServer BladeCenter open specification it co authored with Intel.
World," NATO is ready to speed Ukraine toward closer ties and membership if pro West presidential frontrunner Viktor Yushchenko wins a revote on Dec. 26, alliance sources and diplomats said on Thursday."
World," Israeli tanks and troops raided southern  Gaza on Friday in response to increasing Palestinian mortar  attacks, killing at least six Palestinians and prompting  hundreds to flee their homes, witnesses and medics said."
World," Astronomical quantities of arms and  ammunition have poured into Darfur in the last two weeks and  the government appears to be preparing for a major military  offensive, the African Union (AU) said on Friday."
World,Ivory Coast's parliament start to debate proposed laws which lie at the heart of the two-year conflict.\</b>
World,"Two Pakistani prisoners were holed up in Kabul's main prison Friday after a bloody breakout attempt that left at least six dead and eight wounded, officials said."
Sci/Tech,"EBay Inc. said Friday it has agreed to acquire the online rental listing company Rent.com for \$415 million, consisting of \$385 million in eBay stock and \$30 million cash."
Sci/Tech,Mathematicians have made a model of the stable manifold of the origin of the Lorenz system - in crochet.
Business, Pfizer Inc. on Friday said patients  taking its blockbuster arthritis drug Celebrex in a long term  cancer prevention trial had more than twice the number of fatal  or non fatal heart attacks as those taking a placebo.
Business, Treasuries prices were swept lower for  a second straight session on Friday as selling from different  pockets of the market overshadowed a moderate set of U.S.  inflation numbers.
Business," U.S. stocks opened near unchanged on  Friday as oil prices hovered above  $44 a barrel while drug  company Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> shares tumbled after it released an  research update."
Business, The world's biggest hotelier  InterContinental Hotels Group Plc said on Friday it was selling  13 hotels in the Americas for  $450 million as part of its  strategy of selling assets while still managing the hotels.
Sci/Tech,"Siebel Systems has agreed to acquire edocs, a maker of e-billing and customer self-service applications, for \$115 million, Siebel said Friday."
Business,"Pfizer (PFE) said Friday that is has received new information about the cardiovascular safety of its popular arthritis drug Celebrex, based on an analysis of a long-term cancer trial."
Business,"US consumer price inflation moderated in November after experiencing a sharp rise in the prior month, the Labour Department said today."
Business,Auto retailer reports that profit fell 6 percent in the third quarter as sales of new cars declined. DETROIT (Reuters) - Auto retailer CarMax Inc.
World,"PHUKET, Thailand -- Day after day, the bodies keep arriving at Wat Lam Kaen. The Buddhist temple in the Khao Lak beach section of this popular resort is one of several temples in the area that have been turned into makeshift morgues, where the calming aroma of incense has been overcome by the sulfurous smell of decay."
Sci/Tech,"gdSuite is an add-on to Google Desktop. With Google Desktop and gdSuite, you can instantly find emails (from Outlook and Outlook Express), chats (in AOL and AOL Instant Message AIM), and web pages you #39;ve viewed in Internet Explorer."
Sci/Tech,"NBC) Dec. 17, 2004   The Christmas Grinch on the Internet this season is a new computer virus called  quot;Zafi. quot;. Zafi pretends to be an e mail with holiday greetings, according to the antivirus firm Symantec."
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Chittagong, Dec 17 : Consistent Rahul Dravid Friday became the first batsman to smash a Test century in all 10 Test playing nations when he scored his 18th ton in the second Test against Bangladesh here."
World,"  ''Baghdad Girl"" fills the pink pages of a Web log with photos that show a skinny, dark eyed teenager hugging her cats and classroom essays beginning with sentiments such as: ''Childhood is a beautiful stage in our life."""
World,Japan and the United States have signed an agreement to encourage cooperation on developing a missile defense system. Japanese Defense Minister Yoshinori Ono signed a memorandum of understanding 
World,Afghan troops stormed a notorious prison Friday in an assault aimed at ending a standoff sparked by a bloody escape attempt by four 
Sci/Tech,"Yahoo Games and GameSpot Partner for Gaming Content\\Yahoo Games and GameSpot a web source for unbiased gaming information, today announced a partnership through which GameSpot's comprehensive PC and video game content offering will be provided to Yahoo Games users, starting in the first quarter of 2005.\\As video games become increasingly ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google Froogle Adds Product Reviews\\Almost at the end of the Holiday online shopping season (unless you're going overnight delivery) Google has broken the mold of their Froogle shopping comparison search engine (not the Jello mold, but the Beta mold) and added 3rd Party product reviews.\\Google said that the product reviews ..."
Sci/Tech,"Google AdWords Content Changes Yield Results\\Search Engine Lowdown's Andy Beal had a chance to speak with Google's Mike Mayzel regarding the changes Google made to their AdWords (or AdSense) contextual ad network over the past year. Here are some findings from the conversation.\\Andy on AdWords:\\In partnership with Atlas, Google looked ..."
Sci/Tech,"Does Your Copy Look ""Fake"" To the Search Engines?\\From the early days of search engine optimization, keywords and content have always been vital to achieving your goals. Starting back in the days when we used to shove every slightly relevant keyword into our Meta tags, it has been obvious that ..."
Sci/Tech,"I Want My blinkx TV! Television Search Engine\\blinkx today announced the availability of blinkx TV, the first search engine that allows you to search TV across news, sports and entertainment programming. blinkx is the first search engine to make such TV programs fully searchable on demand. Because blinkx captures and ..."
Sci/Tech,"Inspectors find weak passwords, buffer overflows and mystery modems at the Department of Homeland Security."
Sci/Tech,The Associated Press By Michael Liedtke
Sci/Tech,"It's the time of year to reflect on the good security choices you've made over the year, the defense-in-depth strategy that you've decided to follow, and plan for your response to future threats and virus outbreaks."
Sci/Tech,"Now with centralized management of their more than 1000 Mac, PC and UNIX computers, scientists at the University of Maryland #146;s College of Life Sciences have more freedom than ever to focus on their research. For many of them, the Mac platform is all they need. Dec 16"
Sci/Tech,"Music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 200 million songs from the iTunes Music Store. The 200 millionth song, part of  #147;The Complete U2, #148; was purchased by Ryan Alekman from Belchertown, MA. iTunes has made it easy to give the gift of music this holiday season with \$15 and \$25 iTunes prepaid cards available from retailers including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Kroger, RadioShack, 7-Eleven, Target, as well as the Apple online store and Apple retail stores. Dec 16"
Sci/Tech,"Armed with miniaturized medical devices, surgeons bring advanced care to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan just moments after they're hurt. By Randy Dotinga."
Sci/Tech,"Technology companies love talking up products that are just about to hit store shelves. And every year, it turns out a bunch of them are full of ... steam. Send us your nominees for Wired News' annual Vaporware Awards. By the Vaporware Team."
Sci/Tech,"Mobile phones can check e-mail, browse the web, keep your calendar and even let you make a telephone call. Is it any wonder that we're also turning them into sex toys? Commentary by Regina Lynn."
Sci/Tech,"The FTC's peer-to-peer workshop brings opposing sides together, and they agree something should be done, but it's that uncertain something that is causing trouble. Michael Grebb reports from Washington."
Sci/Tech,"Martin Scorsese's portrayal of aviator/billionaire/loony Howard Hughes is brilliant in places, but it fails to translate his fire and passion to the screen. By Jason Silverman."
Sci/Tech,"NASA should be able to meet all the requirements for resuming space shuttle flights next spring, an oversight panel said."
Business,Pfizer Inc. on Friday said a government-sponsored cancer-prevention trial of its blockbuster arthritis drug Celebrex was halted after patients taking it had more than 
Business,The proposed merger of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. could face a shaky start as the companies work to run and eventually merge two wireless technologies without losing a ton of money or customers.
Business,HAVE YOU ever been stuck within earshot of a loudmouth with a cell phone on a BART train or Muni bus? Just imagine the annoyance of having to sit near a chronic caller on a five-hour flight from San Francisco to New York.
Business,"The Dow Jones industrial average fell on Friday after Pfizer Inc. (PFE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) shares opened nearly 19 percent down on trial data for its popular arthritis drug Celebrex that showed increased risk of heart attack."
Business,Rupert Murdoch has offered the highest price ever for a Manhattan residence to buy a penthouse once owned by the Rockefeller family.
Business,"Prices paid by US consumers rose for a fourth straight month in November, supporting forecasts that Federal Reserve policy makers will keep raising interest rates."
Business,"DECEMBER 17, 2004 -- United Airlines #39; pilots union leaders last night agreed to send a new tentative agreement to its members for a ratification vote, according to a message sent to company employees."
Business,"Airbus SAS Chief Executive Officer Noel Forgeard, who turned the European company into the world #39;s largest planemaker, will replace Philippe Camus as co-CEO of its parent, European Aeronautic, Defense  amp; Space Co."
Business,Fuel cell maker Ballard Power Systems Inc. on Friday said exercised its right to call a \$55 million Canadian investment from DaimlerChrysler AG and Ford Motor Co.
Business,The holiday leaves us a short trading week as a present. Let's unwrap it to see what's in store for us.
Sci/Tech,"Apple announced yesterday that over 200 million songs have been sold via the iTunes online music store. According to Eddie Cue, Apples VP of Applications, the amount of sales/downloads from iTunes has vastly accelerated since its launch in April 2003."
Sci/Tech," Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich yesterday proposed the state ban the sale and rental of violent and sexually explicit video games for children under 18, a restriction that has failed so far elsewhere in the country."
Sci/Tech,"Through its Windows  #39;Experience More #39; event in Singapore, Microsoft let Super! cop a feel of the slickest hi-tech goodies way before they hit the streets."
Sci/Tech,  An Atlas 5 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral just after dawn Friday carrying a broadcast communications satellite designed to provide subscribers with direct to home video and broadband services.
Sci/Tech,"The Motion Picture Association of America this week started an aggressive legal campaign against the eDonkey, BitTorrent, and DirectConnect file swapping services, filing suit against individuals operating servers for the peer-to-peer file swapping "
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems will open a research  amp; development (R amp;D) center in Tokyo that will focus on IP-based technologies including IPv6, multicast and wireless for both its mainstream routers and its IOS and IOS XR software."
Sci/Tech,"MP3 players could become even more popular in Canada thanks to newer, lower price tags made possible by a recent court ruling. The drop in price could be possible after the Federal Court of Appeal #39;s decision "
World,<p></p><p> GENEVA (Reuters) - Chile on Friday became the eighth memberof the World Trade Organization (WTO) to win the right to hitthe United States with sanctions over an illegal anti-dumpinglaw known as the Byrd amendment.</p>
Sports,"Jose Mourinho will take Chelsea to Barcelona, the club where he honed his raw coaching talent, for the most glamorous tie of the first knock-out phase of the Champions League."
Sports,"Health India: Washington, Dec 17: A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that the human eye is unable to detect an offside position during a football match."
Sports,"(New York -WABC, December 17, 2004) - The New York Yankees already are close to completing deals with starting pitchers Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright."
Sports,"Miami of Ohio football coach Terry Hoeppner will be named the next football coach at Indiana University, sources confirmed early today."
World," The United Nations has found another listening device planted in its offices, this one in the world body #39;s European headquarters in Geneva."
World,"A great white shark which killed a teenage surfer should be hunted down and destroyed, officials say. But the dead boy #39;s father has said he doesn #39;t want the creature to be killed."
World,"The Tnaiste, Mary Harney, has said she has no reason to believe that a miscarriage of justice was involved in the case of the three Irishmen in Colombia given lengthy jail sentences for training left wing guerrillas."
World,"Astronomical quantities of arms and ammunition have poured into Sudan #39;s Darfur region in the last two weeks and the government is poised for a major military offensive, the African Union said on Friday."
Business," A government sponsored trial of Pfizer  Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> blockbuster arthritis drug Celebrex was halted  after patients taking the medicine had more than twice as many  heart attacks as patients taking a placebo, the company said on  Friday."
Business, Oil prices rose sharply on Friday as  worries a cold spell in the United States could erode already  depleted winter fuel inventories spurred the market higher.
Business," Russia said on Friday it would go ahead  and sell Yuganskneftegaz, the main oil production unit of  YUKOS, despite a U.S. bankruptcy court order seeking to block  Sunday's auction for 10 days."
Sci/Tech,"'Tis the season for mergers, as technology firms go on a buying binge this holiday season that is starting to rival the great M A spree of the 1990s. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>"
Business,"Hyundai Motor Co. said Friday that it is recalling about 120,000 2004 and 2005 model Elantra sedans because of a software problem with its air-bag system."
Sci/Tech,"NetSuite has unveiled the availability of multicurrency credit card processing for its e-commerce customers. The new feature was made possible by integration, announced this week, between NetSuite and WorldPay, which is part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. NetSuite's e-commerce capability enables companies to transact business on the Web while automatically linking into internal customer relationship management, financial, and warehouse systems. With the new multicurrency credit card processing feature, NetSuite e-commerce customers can now accept credit card payments in 120 currencies and receive settlement in 14 currencies. More information about NetSuite e-commerce is available at www.netsuite.com/netcommerce1.\\"
Business,"Natick-based edocs Inc. is being acquired by San Mateo, Calif.-based Siebel Systems Inc. for \$115 million in cash. The deal #39;s size could expand if edocs meets unspecified performance goals next year."
Business,"German business sentiment improved unexpectedly in December after slumping sharply in November over concerns about high oil prices and worries that the strengthening euro could damage exports, a closely watched survey showed Friday."
Sci/Tech,"Science judged that the runner-up to the discovery of water on Mars was the finding of another species of dwarf human which lived on the remote Indonesian island of Flores as little as 13,000 years ago."
Sci/Tech,Microsoft this week quietly fixed a security weakness in the configuration of the built-in firewall component of Windows XP. The firewall - turned on by default by XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) - can leave files 
Sports,Alex Ferguson is willing to write Ruud van Nistelrooy out of Manchester Uniteds Premiership title push for the next two months to ensure he is ready for their assault on Europe.
Sports,The mother of Brazilian football prodigy Robinho has been released following her kidnapping on November 6. Marina De Souzas release will now enable Robinho to play for Santos in a title-decider this weekend in the Brazilian championship.
Sports, The Los Angeles Lakers begin a season high six game homestand tonight against the Washington Wizards at the Staples Center.
World,"TOKYO Japan and the United States signed an agreement on Friday to improve cooperation in their missile defense programs. The agreement, a memorandum of understanding allowing the two allies to share information "
World,Talks on the political future of Ivory Coast are continuing in Pretoria today with President Thabo Mbeki expected to join the discussions later in the day.
Sports," Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou submitted written explanations to the sport's governing body, detailing the reasons why they missed drug tests on the eve of the Athens Olympics."
World, Cuba responded Thursday to the U.S. diplomats's refusal to take down Christmas decorations by putting up a huge billboard in front of the U.S. Interest Section emblazoned with a swastika and showing photographs of Iraqi prisoners being abused by American soldiers.
World," A wave of young Democrats is demanding not just to be heard but to take charge.They are opining, organizing and running for party chairman."
Sports," VAL GARDENA, Italy (Reuters) - The Empire struck back in  the men's Ski World Cup on Friday with Michael Walchhofer  winning the super-G as a trio of Austrians pushed overall  leader Bode Miller off the Val Gardena podium."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft Purchases GIANT Anti-Spyware\\Here's an interesting story. Microsoft, who's Internet Explorer browser is full of holes which make it able to accept browser programs and add-ons which  sometimes can be spyware, has now purchased an Anti-Spyware company. Something kind of stinks here. \\Why not fix Internet Explorer security holes ..."
Sci/Tech,"Apple iTunes Hits 200 Million Sales\\Apple announced yesterday that over 200 million songs have been sold via the iTunes online music store. According to Eddie Cue, Apple's VP of Applications, the amount of sales/downloads from iTunes has vastly accelerated since its launch in April 2003.\\It took Apple nearly a year ..."
World,"Sudan's government is preparing a major offensive in Darfur, says the head of the African observer team."
Business,AstraZeneca Plc suffered its third setback in two months on Friday as lung cancer drug Iressa failed to help patients live longer 
Sci/Tech,"The news that Google will digitize more than 15 million books and make them available online didnt dominate headlines all week, but it would have if editors had a longer view for historical impact."
Sci/Tech,Governor Rod Blagojevich seeks law to punish those who sell violent and sexually explicit games to minors. It #39;s as if the Governor of Illinois never heard of the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.
Sci/Tech,Nokia has launched a program to help consumers spot counterfeit mobile phone batteries. The company has begun labeling batteries with holographic labels containing a series of symbols and a 20-digit authentication code hidden under a scratch-off area.
Sci/Tech," quot;Hang on, I #39;m going to pick up a prostitute, quot; my boyfriend told me during a weekend trip to Pennsylvania. Steve pulled up to the curb as a girl in hot pants strutted past."
Sci/Tech,"Mozilla took out an ostensibly dual-purpose ad in the New York Times yesterday. One reason was to thank everyone who contributed to the open source browser project and, as such, the ad included some 10,000 names, in small print of course."
Sports,"The Milan midfielder believes that the Rossoneri are ready to take on Juventus on Saturday night. Clarence Seedorf will be facing his former coach at Real Madrid, Fabio Capello, this weekend, but hed rather "
World,"Gunmen attacked a car in the northern Iraq city of Mosul on Friday, killing three foreigners and their Iraqi driver before cutting off the head of one of the victims in a daylight attack."
Business," AstraZeneca Plc suffered its third setback in two months on Friday as lung cancer drug Iressa failed to help patients live longer in a major clinical trial, sending its shares down as much as 9.2 percent."
Business," Eli Lilly and Co  said Friday it added a warning to the label of its attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder medicine, advising patients with jaundice or a liver injury to stop taking the treatment."
Business," Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=005380.KS target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">005380.KS</A> is  recalling about 120,000 Elantra sedans sold in the United  States because of a possible problem with deployment of their  airbags."
Business, Oil prices rose a dollar on Friday as  worries a cold spell in the United States could erode already  depleted winter fuel inventories spurred the market higher.
Business,Sprint Corp. #39;s acquisition of Nextel Communications Inc. might result in more jobs in the company #39;s local telephone service segment.
Business,"EBay today announced plans to purchase Rent.com, making its entrance into the online real estate category in a deal valued at approximately \$415 million."
Sci/Tech,GOOGLE caused a stir when it announced recently that its search engine can now look for data that is stored in users #39; computers.
Sci/Tech,"Cisco #39;s Tokyo R amp;D center will focus on advanced Internet technologies such as IPv6, multicast, and wireless, in addition to improving existing security and quality-of-service (QoS) technologies."
Sports,  Miami (Ohio) football coach Terry Hoeppner reportedly has accepted the head coaching job at Indiana. The Bloomington Herald Times quotes sources close to the IU program as saying that 
Sports,Liverpool seem to have been handed one of the easier last-16 draws after the group phase of the Champions League. But Rafael Benitez will be careful not to under-estimate the experienced 
Sports,"Scottish driver David Coulthard signed a one-year contract with Red Bull Racing for the 2005 Formula One season, the Austria Press Agency reported on Friday."
World,"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, addressing an academic conference, said that it is the horrible disaster for both people when one nation is occupied by another."
World, The United Nations said on Thursday a secret listening device had been found in a posh meeting room of its European headquarters in Geneva.
Business," Investors in pharmaceuticals were dealt a triple whammy on Friday as Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Eli Lilly and Co all shocked the market with bad news about key products."
Business," Steelcase Inc. , the world's largest office furniture maker, posted a quarterly profit on Friday, reversing a year earlier loss, as orders increased and it passed on higher costs to its customers."
World," French interests named the head of Airbus, Noel Forgeard, to be one of two new pilots running the European aeronautics and defence group EADS after weeks of reported tension over his role."
Business," BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - Bankers now in talks with Russian  gas firm Gazprom about paying for its bid for the oil  production arm of YUKOS will not go against a U.S. ruling that  the sale was illegal, banking sources said on Friday."
World,President George Bush signs into law the country's most radical overhaul of its intelligence agencies in nearly 60 years.
World,The 25 prime ministers and presidents said they expected Turkey to start normalizing its trade relations by then with Cyprus.
Business,"Investors in pharmaceuticals were dealt a triple whammy on Friday as Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Eli Lilly and Co all shocked the market with bad news about key products."
Business,Oil prices surged more than two dollars on Wednesday as the US government reported a fall in heating oil stocks and cold weather gripped the US.
Business,"EBay Inc. said Friday it has agreed to acquire the online rental listing company Rent.com for \$415 million, consisting of \$385 million in eBay stock and \$30 million cash."
Business,"In a final statement on a stock-options rule, the Financial Accounting Standards Board says that companies must treat employee stock options as an expense on financial statements beginning in 2005."
World,"  Al Qaeda's arm in Iraq released a video yesterday showing its militants lining up five captured Iraqi security officers and executing them in the street, the latest move in a campaign to intimidate Iraqis and target those who collaborate with US led forces."
World,"  Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the presidency of the Palestinian Authority in next Sunday's elections, appears to be winning support of a key constituency: Palestinian militants and their supporters."
Sci/Tech,The networking vendor will focus on developing new Internet technologies for one of the world #39;s leading broadband markets. By Paul Travis.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft has patched a flaw in the Windows XP Service Pack 2 firewall. The flaw could make files viewable from outside a local network if file and printer sharing are enabled.
Sci/Tech,"When Sean OKeefe was named NASA Administrator about three years ago, he had already had experience with fixing troubled organizations."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists now have their first direct evidence of changing weather patterns on Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon. When the Cassini spacecraft flew past the satellite on Monday it spied clouds at mid-latitudes "
Sci/Tech,A recording industry trade group said Thursday that it has filed another wave of lawsuits against 754 people it suspects of distributing songs over the Internet without permission.
Sports,Parma recovered from an early deficit to beat Besiktas 3-2 on Thursday and maintain Italy #39;s hopes of winning a UEFA Cup championship it once dominated.
Sports,"Writing in the British Medical Journal, Dr Francisco Belda Maruenda says the human eye is unable to detect an offside position during a match."
Sports,"In the overall standings the 27-year-old Miller, in outstanding form this season, has a 391 point lead over defending champion Hermann Maier of Austria."
Sports,News agency APA said that Coulthard has agreed a one-year deal with Dietrich Mateschitzs team. The Scot has been the red hot favourite to land a drive with the team ever since bosses Tony Purnell and David 
Sports,India master batsman Sachin Tendulkar needs 64 runs on Saturday to become the world #39;s leading Test century maker. Tendulkar was unbeaten on 36 as India reached 334 for two on the first day of the Second Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
World,"A SECRET listening device has been found at the Geneva offices of the United Nations. Workers found the sophisticated eavesdropping equipment, possibly made in Russia or eastern Europe, during renovation work "
Sports, Jennifer Capriati dropped out of an exhibition charity match Saturday against Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova because of a right shoulder injury.
World,"Gunmen attacked a car in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Friday, killing four male passengers, and witnesses said three of the victims were foreigners."
Sci/Tech,"Intel Corp and Hewlett-Packard Co. reached a new level in their relationship today, as Intel hired an entire team of engineers from HP."
Sci/Tech,US recording companies have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 754 computer users in the latest round of legal action in the industrys effort to stop unauthorised swapping of music online.
Business," In a Dec. 7 mutual fund column about global allocation funds, The Associated Press erronously reported the expense ratio of First Eagle Global. It is 1.32 percent, not 1.72 percent, which is the fund's yield."
Business," Investors in pharmaceuticals were dealt  a triple whammy on Friday as Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and  Eli Lilly and Co all shocked the market with bad news about key  products."
Business,The company reported strong fiscal second-quarter results and positive trends seem likely to continue to drive healthy growth.
Business,The drug maker Eli Lilly  amp; Co. said Friday it is warning doctors to stop using its attention deficit disorder drug Strattera in patients with jaundice or laboratory evidence of liver injury.
Sci/Tech,"In yet another chapter in the sibling rivalry-esque battle between Apple and Real Networks, Apple has announced that the next generation of its iPod music player will actively block Reals attempts to make the player more open."
Sci/Tech,Adobe Systems Inc. has temporarily removed the 6.0.3 update for Professional and Standard versions of its Acrobat software for the Macintosh platform.
Sci/Tech,"On Monday, the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft flew by Titan only 1,200 kilometers above the moon #39;s surface. It was the second such flyby of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon, since the spacecraft began orbiting Saturn on June 30."
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo, Japan #39;s biggest mobile communications carrier, achieved a 1Gbps packet transmission speed using 4G) mobile communication equipment in August, the company has said."
Sports,"Following our previous report, based on claims being made by an Austrian News Agency, Pitpass can now confirm that David Coulthard has signed a one-year deal with Red Bull Racing."
Sports,"VAL GARDENA, Italy (AFP) - Austria #39;s Michael Walchhofer won the men #39;s World Cup super-G ahead of countrymen Hermann Maier and Benjamin Raich for his first victory in the discipline."
Sports,"Former Olympic boxer Brian Viloria of Wiapahu, Hawaii, knocked out Angel Priolo of Colombia in the seventh round of a scheduled 12-round flyweight bout Thursday night at the Grand Olympic Auditorium."
Sports,"According to Friday #39;s Vancouver Province, Bertuzzi #39;s defence team and the Crown are very close to a plea bargain deal. Bertuzzi was charged with assault causing bodily harm stemming from his attack on Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore on March 8."
World," Leading shares closed the session under pressure, hit by weakness in heavyweight pharmas after AstraZeneca admitted a key cancer drug had failed tests and poor trading in New York, dealers said."
World,"siege that started when a group of inmates identified as al Qaeda killed their guards in an attempted jailbreak. prison complex on the outskirts of the capital, prison governor Abdul Salam Bakhshi told journalists."
World," Lawyers, accountants and other professionals who offer tax advice must meet stricter ethical standards under guidelines issued by the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service on Friday."
World, The United States imposed sanctions against Bosnian Serb political leaders Thursday for failing to arrest and turn over war crimes suspects to an international tribunal.
World," BANJA LUKA, Bosnia (Reuters) -  Bosnian Serb Prime Minister  Dragan Mikerevic stepped down on Friday after top peace  overseer Paddy Ashdown fired nine officials to punish Bosnia's  Serb Republic for failing to arrest war crimes suspects."
Business," Since Merck #39;s Vioxx was pulled from the market for increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke in a long term study, there has been heated debate over whether other, similar medicines, such as Pfizer #39;s Celebrex and Bextra, carry similar risks "
Business,"At its height, the combined AOL and Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) company market capitalization exceeded \$350 billion. When AOL used its big, bloated equity to buy Time Warner, the company offered Time Warner shareholders "
Business,The drug maker Eli Lilly  amp; Co. said Friday it is warning doctors to stop using its attention deficit disorder drug Strattera in patients with jaundice or laboratory evidence of liver injury.
Business,"Wed auctioneer eBay (Quote, Chart) continued its expansion into classified listings late Thursday with the acquisition of Rent.com for \$415 million in cash and stock."
Business,"US Airways and its flight attendants appeared closer to agreement Friday after union negotiators approved a tentative contract. The new pact, which now must be approved by the group #39;s 5,400 members, calls "
Sci/Tech,This update addresses several potential vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader versions 6.0.0-6.0.2. Note that currently there are no known malicious exploits of these vulnerabilities.
Sci/Tech,"The future of wireless looks to be a showdown in wireless 1Gbps (1 gigabit per second) technologyjust weeks after Siemens announced it was working on technology to transmit 1Gbps wirelessly, NTT DoCoMo announces the same thing."
Sports,"Around Giants Stadium exasperated officials insist it #39;s too soon to pass judgment on Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger. Unfair comparisons, they say."
Sports,"The Florida Marlins have withdrawn their two-year, \$4.75 million offer to Antonio Alfonseca after a herniated disk was found in the pitcher #39;s lower back, the Miami Herald reported Friday."
World,"Looking back at the major events that took place in the Middle East in 2004, the death of veteran Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is undoubtedly a world-shaker."
Business," Oil services company Baker Hughes Inc.  <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BHI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BHI.N</A> on Friday said U.S. market regulators have demanded  information on its involvement in a now defunct Iraqi  oil for food program, joining a growing list of companies under  scrutiny for their role in the program."
Sci/Tech,"According to a story on CNN #39;s Web site, the software giant #39;s recent acquisition of anti-spyware company GIANT might mean users have to pay in order to benefit from the added security to Microsoft applications."
Sci/Tech,"HP, whose contributions made the Itanium so confoundedly complicated, has dropped out of the 10-year-old partnership with Intel that saw them develop the 64-bit chip."
Sci/Tech,"  The recording industry will ask the International Red Cross to freeze a trust fund allegedly controlled by the owners of Sharman Networks, an Australian software company."
Sports,Xavi believes that Jose Mourinho has copied Valencia in his tactics at Chelsea as he reflected on Barcelona #39;s meeting with the Blues in the Champions League.
World,Bosnian Serb Prime Minister Dragan Mikerevic stepped down on Friday after top peace overseer Paddy Ashdown fired nine officials to punish Bosnia #39;s Serb 
Sports, Broncos defensive lineman Luther Elliss will miss the rest of the season because of a herniated disc in his lower back.
World," Three Indian states, including impoverished and crime ridden Bihar and Jharkhand in the east, will vote in February to elect new legislatures, the Election Commission said on Friday."
World," Bernard Kerik, who withdrew his nomination for homeland security secretary after disclosing that he had not paid all required taxes for a nanny, did not fill out a background form when he was appointed police commissioner in 2000, city officials said."
World," Russia said on Friday it would go ahead  and sell Yuganskneftegaz, the main oil production unit of  YUKOS, despite a U.S. bankruptcy court order which seeks to  halt Sunday's auction for at least 10 days."
Business,Simon Robinson of 451 believes that the market for storage virtualization technologies will undergo a  quot;significant realignment quot; over the next 18 months.
Business,THE US pharmaceutical industry that exports medicines around the world is facing further scrutiny after a survey revealed nearly one-fifth of its government overseers had experienced pressure to approve drugs about which they had reservations.
Business,Another shock hit the drug sector Friday when pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. announced that it found an increased heart risk to patients for its blockbuster arthritis drug Celebrex.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has beefed up its security portfolio by purchasing anti-spyware specialist Giant Company Software. A test version of a spyware protection, detection and removal tool based on Giant #39;s "
Sports,"ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (Ticker) - Denver Broncos defensive tackle Luther Elliss has a herniated disc and will miss the rest of the season, coach Mike Shanahan announced on Friday."
Sports,"In order for the three-way trade between the Yankees, Dodgers and Diamondbacks to go through, Shawn Green must first waive a no-trade clause and agree to land in Arizona."
Sports,"SAO PAULO - Kidnappers freed the mother of Santos forward Robinho, one of Brazils most talented young players, on Friday, 40 days after seizing her at gunpoint while she was attending a barbecue."
World,"Israeli troops raided a Gaza refugee camp Friday in retaliation for a deadly Palestinian mortar fire, sparking fighting that killed at least six Palestinians and wounded 24 Palestinians and an Israeli soldier."
World,"The commander of the African Union #39;s observer force in Darfur, Sudan, says the Sudanese government appears to be preparing a major military offensive against rebels in the region."
World,"Recruiters working for U.S. contractors are hiring former Colombian soldiers - and even luring some active-duty ones - for security jobs in Iraq, says a former army officer who met with the recruiters."
Business,Underpromising in order to overdeliver can't make up for sluggish operating results.
Business,Pity that Fannie's management decided to test the limits of an implied Federal guarantee.
Business,Pfizer said today that it had found an increased risk of heart troubles in some people taking higher dosages of Celebrex.
Business,"Pfizer Inc. said today that it had found an increased risk of heart troubles in some people taking higher dosages of Celebrex, its popular arthritis and pain relief drug."
Business,"The online auction giant announced Friday that it has agreed to acquire Rent.com, a leading listing service on the Internet for rental housing."
Business,"CarMax Inc. (KMX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted lower quarterly profit, but the used-car retailer said its sales have been steadily improving, sending its shares up as much as 14 percent."
Sci/Tech,"Ever heard of Giant Company Software Inc? Not yet, well perhaps from today as they became Microsoft Corporations latest purchase as Microsoft try to enter the anti-spyware industry as is being portrayed."
Sci/Tech, Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich wants the state to make it illegal for anyone younger than 18 to buy violent or sexually explicit games.
Sci/Tech,"Forbes.com is reporting details on the rumored Motorola/Apple music phone, as told to them by Apple VP of Applications Eddy Cue. Referring to the new device, Cue was quoted as saying:  quot;What we #39;ve talked about "
Sci/Tech,"Sony plans to launch its new PlayStation Portable game console in Asia at the same time the product goes live in North America and Europe toward the end of next year #39;s first quarter, the company said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,IBM has signed up more than 110 companies to build technologies to the open specification for its BladeCenter systems. ADVERTISEMENT.
Sci/Tech,"Since June 2003, NASA has been investigating the possibility of using a robotic spacecraft to service Hubble. Such a mission would not put the lives of astronauts in jeopardy."
Sci/Tech,Japanese wireless operator NTT DoCoMo said Friday that it has achieved wireless speeds in the laboratory of 1 Gbps. The operator has said for more than a year that it is working on 
Sports," The International Ice Hockey Federation Friday barred Vancouver Canucks star Todd Bertuzzi from transferring to Europe, citing the player #39;s violent conduct on the rink."
Sports,"TORONTO Dec 17, 2004 - Bobby Mattick, who managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 1980 and  #39;81 and helped develop the talent that produced five division titles and two World Series championships, died Friday at 89."
Sports,"Soccer fans may be right when they complain the referee got it wrong. The human eye can #39;t detect when a soccer player is in an offside position, according to a study in tomorrow #39;s British Medical Journal."
Sports,"Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - Veteran defensive tackle Luther Elliss of the Denver Broncos will miss the remainder of the season because of a herniated disk in his lower back."
Sports,Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his axed goalkeeper Jens Lehmann could still be the man for Germany at the 2006 World Cup and has ruled out any moves in the transfer market.
Sports,"About 140 US soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan will get a courtside view of the action at a Dallas Mavericks game Saturday night, thanks to season-ticket holders who offered their seats in a show of gratitude."
World,"The United Nations has ended an internal inquiry into the discovery of a secret listening device at the world body #39;s European headquarters without finding out who planted the bug or when, officials said Friday."
World,"Ivory Coast rebels renewed a pledge to speed up a peace initiative on Friday, a day after the UN Security Council threatened sanctions if the civil war #39;s belligerents "
World,A Saudi dissident said Friday his group will not give up its efforts for peaceful action against the royal family even though its call for a second day of anti-monarchy protests went unheeded.
Business," The US economy is expected to slow to a still solid 3.5 percent growth pace in 2005, allowing it to trim a record budget shortfall, the White House said."
Business," U.S. consumer prices rose modestly  in November as a surge in energy costs a month earlier  moderated, the Labor Department said on Friday."
Business, U.S. stocks fell on Friday hurt by a  string of negative reports from top drug makers and as oil  prices climbed nearly  $2 a barrel.
Business," Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CC.N</A> on  Friday posted a narrower quarterly loss from continuing  operations but said its outlook was cautious for the current  quarter, which includes the holiday shopping season."
Sci/Tech," Our favorite genre busters will roll, creep, slither, bounce, and wriggle their way into your free time  if you give them a try."
Sci/Tech," MySQL this week made available three new consulting packages that aim to help IT departments quickly design and implement open source database systems. The packages feature MySQL certified senior consultants who work at customer sites for short term engagements and provide in depth application analysis as well as recommendations on application design, performance optimization, and help with migrating legacy databases to MySQL. The packages are MySQL Architecture  amp; Design, which offers two days consulting for  #36;5,000; MySQL Performance Tuning  amp; Optimization, which provides three days for  #36;7,500; and MySQL Migration Jumpstart, which includes five days consulting for  #36;10,000. MySQL also provides longer term, customized consulting services. For more information visit www.mysql.com/consulting."
Sci/Tech, Anti spyware company had granted another company rights to its software.
Sci/Tech," In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of the sun. But yesterday, for profit educator Apollo Group (Nasdaq: APOL   News) more resembled another figure from Greek lore    Icarus, the young lad who made wings of wax and feathers, flew too close to the sun, and plunged to his death when the wax melted."
Sci/Tech," Egyptian Suez Canal authorities are trying to direct a crude oil spill away from Port Said where it could damage ships and equipment, a canal official said on Friday. The official said the authorities were attempting to direct the 20 km (13  mile) long slick, heading north toward the port, to an empty waiting area normally used by ships crossing the canal, where it could be dispersed using chemicals."
Sports, A complicated three team deal designed  to bring five times Cy Young award winner Randy Johnson to the  New York Yankees was under threat on Friday.
Sci/Tech," The European Union and the United States struggled to break a deadlock on the last day of a U.N. climate change meeting on Friday, but Washington resisted Europe's interest in steps to fight global warming after the international Kyoto pact ends in 2012."
Sci/Tech, Not all Americans are unpopular at this week's U.N. conference on climate change.
Sci/Tech," Italy's power and industrial plants face an uncertain start to 2005, as delays to its national carbon emissions plan will force producers to start the new year without their emission limits for the coming 12 months."
Sports," SANTOS, Brazil (Reuters) - Kidnappers freed on Friday the  mother of Santos forward Robinho, one of Brazil's most talented  young players, 40 days after seizing her at gunpoint while she  was attending a barbecue."
Sci/Tech," NASA's departing boss, Sean O'Keefe, said Friday he does not regret canceling the last shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope  #151; or anything else during his three years on the job."
Sci/Tech,The head of an Indian auction website is arrested over its sale of a video clip showing two Delhi students engaging in a sexual act.
Sci/Tech,"Microwave frequencies vital for Earth monitoring are being lost to commercial uses, weather forecasters say."
World,"An Australian gamer spends \$26,500 on a virtual island that exists only in a PC role-playing game."
World,An \$11 billion plan to expand and modernize Los Angeles International Airport includes \$500 million in measures to ease the effects on surrounding communities.
World,"<p></p><p> By Joao Carlos Assumpcao</p><p> SANTOS, Brazil (Reuters) - Kidnappers freed on Friday themother of Santos forward Robinho, one of Brazil's most talentedyoung players, 40 days after seizing her at gunpoint while shewas attending a barbecue.</p>"
Sci/Tech,"A decision on whether to suspend the European Commission's anticompetition sanctions against Microsoft pending appeal is expected to come in the first half of next week, according to a source close to the company."
Sci/Tech,spyware company had granted another company rights to its software.
Sci/Tech,"Connexion broadband service also will be used to deliver four channels, company says."
Business,"Drugmaker Pfizer announced Friday that its painkiller Celebrex puts patients at  quot;increased cardiovascular risk quot; for heart problems, citing a long-term cancer study."
Business,Oops. It seems the market did not at all like Internet security company Symantec #39;s (Nasdaq: SYMC) \$13.5 billion bid yesterday for storage software maker Veritas (Nasdaq: VRTS).
Business,The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide warning after having discovered residue of untested pesticides in ginseng imported by a New Jersey firm.
Business,"Like it or not, Rupert Murdoch is a New York City staple. As chairman of News Corp. (nyse: NWS - news - people ), the billionaire is a part of Gothamites #39; lives."
Business,"Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. on Friday said its business in Syracuse will hire up to 500 new engineers in 2005. In October, the Syracuse business said it would hire 40 employees by the end of the "
Sports, Miami of Ohio's Terry Hoeppner was hired as Indiana's football coach Friday and vowed to take the Hoosiers to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1968.
Sci/Tech,NASA #39;s next leader must wholeheartedly back the US president #39;s space plan - which focuses on human space flight - says departing boss Sean O #39;Keefe.
Sci/Tech,NTT DoCoMo used its proprietary signal separation technique to enable data transmission at 1 Gbps in rea ltime using a bandwidth of 100 MHz in an area with low radio signal receptivity.
Sports,"Nyon, Switzerland (Sports Network) - The draw for the Champions League round of 16 was unveiled Friday in Switzerland, and there are a number of titanic clashes."
Sports,"Newly signed New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez leveled criticism of former Boston Red Sox teammate Curt Schilling, telling the Boston Herald he #39;s much better and that Schilling was off-base when talking about Martinez #39;s workout regimen."
Sports,"By BOBBY ROSS JR. Associated Press Writer. play the Atlanta Hawks. They will be treated to free food and drink and have. their pictures taken with Mavericks players, dancers and team officials."
World,At least 6 Palestinians were killed and 24 were wounded today in an Israeli army raid near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. The raid was designed to end days of mortar 
Sci/Tech,Microsoft this week quietly fixed a security weakness in the configuration of the built-in firewall component of Windows XP.
Business," U.S. stocks fell on Friday, hurt by a  slew of negative reports from top drug makers and oil prices  climbing by  $2 a barrel."
Business,An earnings restatement driven by accounting changes doesn't change the big picture.
Business,"Holiday shopping on Amazon? Try looking for stocks at the same time. If you don't, you're missing a golden opportunity."
Business," Pfizer Inc. on Friday said its popular  Celebrex arthritis drug more than doubled the risk of heart  attack in a large cancer prevention trial, a setback that comes  just weeks after Merck   Co. recalled its similar Vioxx drug  due to heart safety risks."
Business,"Pfizer (PFE) said Friday that it has received new information about the cardiovascular safety of its popular arthritis drug Celebrex, based on an analysis of a long-term cancer trial, but it has no plans to withdraw the drug."
Business,"US economic growth will slow to 3.5 percent in 2005 from 3.9 percent this year, generating average monthly gains in payrolls of about 175,000 jobs, according to President George W. Bush #39;s administration."
Business,"BOE Technology Group of China said it has signed a letter of intent to sell its 45.21 percent stake in its joint-venture subsidiary, Beijing Orient Top Victory Electronics, to TPV Technology in trade for an as-yet undetermined stake in the Hong Kong "
Business,Fuel cell maker Ballard Power Systems Inc. on Friday said it exercised its right to call a 55 million Canadian dollar (\$44.6 million) investment from DaimlerChrysler AG and Ford Motor Co.
Sci/Tech,"The Zafi.d worm seems to have done its worst, security experts said Friday, but they urged users to remain on guard through the holidays for more seasonal shenanigans."
Sci/Tech,"NTT DoCoMo has successfully completed a high-speed packet transmission with 1GB/s data rate in the downlink using the 4G mobile communication radio access equipment, the company reports."
World, The United States on Friday completely forgave  #36;4.1 billion in debt Iraq owed it and urged other nations not part of an international debt relief agreement to follow suit.
World, The Bush administration released a new economic forecast for 2005 in which it boosted growth forecasts slightly from a year ago but cut back sharply on its estimates of new jobs.
Sports, Former Toronto Blue Jays manager  Bobby Mattick has died after suffering a stroke. Mattick was  89.
World," BANJA LUKA, Bosnia (Reuters) -  Bosnian Serb Prime Minister  Dragan Mikerevic stepped down on Friday, refusing to enact  police and army reforms demanded by top peace overseer Paddy  Ashdown."
Business,"United Airlines has begun reaching out to potential lenders for financing to leave bankruptcy, the company said on Friday. The UAL Corp."
Sci/Tech,"German police Thursday arrested five suspects and are seeking another in a phishing scam that took Postbank customers to the tune of 30,000 (\$40,184)."
Sports," Ben Roethlisbergers college coach is moving on to the Big Ten Conference. Terry Hoeppner, who spent the last 19 years at Miami (Ohio), was named as the new football coach at Indiana on Friday."
World,"  Since the US military expelled the Taliban three years ago, it has battled the regime's diehard fighters in the barren mountains and dusty wastes of southern Afghanistan. Now the United States is extending an olive branch to moderate elements of its shadowy foe."
Business," United Airlines <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UALAQ.OB target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UALAQ.OB</A> has begun  reaching out to potential lenders for financing to leave  bankruptcy, the company said on Friday."
Business,Take-Two follows up bad news with a mediocre earnings report and uninspiring guidance.
Business,Fool contributor Tim Beyers screens the market for underpriced stocks that give like Santa.
Business," Russia said on Friday it would go ahead  and sell Yuganskneftegaz, the main oil production unit of  YUKOS, despite a U.S. bankruptcy court order that seeks to halt  Sunday's auction for at least 10 days."
Sports,"33-year-old British Formula One pilot David Coulthard will stay in tournament next year as a driver for Red Bull Racing, the team has just confirmed."
Sports,"Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi is close to reaching a plea bargain in his assault case, according to the Vancouver Province."
Sports,"BEIJING (CP) - Canadians Jeff Buttle and Emanuel Sandhu had a good start Friday at the Grand Prix figure skating finals, placing second and third behind Russian Evgeni Plushenko in the men #39;s short program."
Sci/Tech," A handmade dress worn by Destiny's Child, a poster signed by Jennifer Lopez and a guitar signed by Wyclef Jean are on sale in an MTV internet auction to raise money for hurricane victims in the Caribbean."
Sci/Tech," Anybody who is anybody in the Web search realm    and that list now includes Google, Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO), Ask Jeeves (Nasdaq: ASKJ) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)    is acting quickly to stake a claim on the most lucrative piece of real estate in the search world: personal computer users' desktops."
Sci/Tech," Measuring 3.6 x 1.9 x .9 inches and weighing in at 110 grams, the new Sony Ericsson Z500a smartphone from Cingular Wireless enables road warriors to add a variety of highly effective tools to their mobile arsenals. Included are high speed access to e mail and the Internet, as well as a push to talk capability for instantly contacting fellow workers."
World," TORONTO (CP)   John Turner's team of electoral observers will help Ukraine achieve a fair and honest outcome in its second attempt to elect a president, the former prime minister pledged Friday."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has released a patch for a potentially serious configuration flaw in the firewall that ships with the company's Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Sci/Tech," IBM (NYSE: IBM) is rolling out a new version of WebSphere software, using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and middleware targeting retail operations."
Sci/Tech," NASA's departing chief, Sean O'Keefe, on Friday defended his decision to pursue a robotic repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, days after a panel of scientists said a shuttle mission would be better."
Sci/Tech," Violent storms lashed through northern and eastern France on Friday, killing five people and forcing officials to close a Christmas market and Paris tourist attractions, such as an ice skating rink on the Eiffel Tower."
Business," The dollar weakened against major  currencies on Friday in thin holiday season volume, as traders  took profits after early session gains."
World,"Higher than the Eiffel Tower, the Millau bridge is a triumph of engineering and imagination."
Business,"MOSCOW, December 17 (Itar-Tass) -- Gazprom gas giant has applied to the Russian Federal Property Fund for taking part in the Yuganskneftegaz auction."
Business,The Bush administration released a new economic forecast for 2005 in which it boosted growth forecasts slightly from a year ago but cut back sharply on its estimates of new jobs.
Business,"Nol Forgeard #39;s move to European Aeronautic Defence  amp; Space company leaves shareholders needing to appoint quickly a chief at Airbus to avoid destabilising its management, analysts warned."
Sci/Tech,"The turf battle for desktop search is heating up, with Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and now Ask Jeeves all fielding entries. Their strategies vary, but all hope to win the dominant position on personal computer users #39; desktops."
Sports,"Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez waries Bayern Leverkuzen, the tough and experienced team, who were 2001-02 Champions League finalist."
Business,FASB stares down the tech lobby and mandates that employee stock options must be expensed.
Business," U.S. stocks cut some losses late  Friday afternoon as investors did some bargain hunting for drug  stocks, which were beaten down to relatively cheap prices after  a slew of negative reports earlier in the day."
Business," American Express said on Friday it  expects to record a fourth quarter pre tax charge of up to  $120  million and cut 2,000 jobs related to a restructuring of its  business travel unit and the sale of some overseas operations."
Business," InterContinental Hotels Group  Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IHG.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IHG.L</A> said on Friday it was selling 13 hotels to  Hospitality Properties Trust <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPT.N</A> for  $450 million, as part  of its strategy to sell hotels it owns and focus on franchising  and managing instead."
Business,"You can deduct all or part of the costs of your home PC, depending upon its use. But put on your thinking cap before you tackle this gnarly issue."
Business,"Seaboard, a small agribusiness and transportation company, looks promising."
Business,"Consumer prices calmed down in November, helped by smaller increases in energy and food. That means the Federal Reserve probably will continue raising interest rates only gradually to keep inflation under control."
Business,"American Express Co. said Friday that it is eliminating about 2,000 jobs in a restructuring that will cost \$100 million to \$120 million in the fourth quarter before taxes, and is designed to save the financial "
Business,"In a real-estate market in which homeowners have been flipping properties almost as quickly as they would stocks, eBay #39;s getting in on the action."
Sports," Eight months ago, the New York Giants were patting themselves on the back after engineering a draft day trade to get Eli Manning. No one seemed to care the Giants mortgaged the franchise in the deal with San Diego for the No. 1 overall pick."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft bought anti-spyware technology this week to protect its Internet Explorer browser from surging rivals like Mozilla #39;s Firefox, a group of Gartner analysts said Friday."
Sci/Tech,"com December 17, 2004, 11:40 AM PT. Microsoft is investigating reports of a new Internet Explorer flaw that puts people with the most secure version of Windows at risk of phishing attacks."
Sci/Tech,"According to JCN Network, NTT DoCoMo announced December 17 that it succeeded in achieving 1Gbps in downlink packet data transmission in a laboratory experiment using forth-generation (4G) mobile communication radio access equipment on August 20, 2004."
Sports,Port Elizabeth - England will definitely have been the more satisfied team to leave the field here at St George #39;s Park on Friday after the first day of the first Test against South Africa.
Sports, Washington DC Council chairman Linda Cropp challenged Major League Baseball officials Thursday to extend the deadline for the city to approve a stadium financing package for a few months so the city can find private money to add to the deal.
Sports, Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair will not play again this season because of a bruised sternum that has bothered him throughout the year. He is expected to undergo surgery.
Sports," Bobby Mattick, who managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 1980 and '81 and helped develop the talent that produced five division titles and two World Series championships, died at 89."
World,Cuba retaliated for the US diplomatic mission #39;s Christmas display supporting Cuban dissidents by putting up a billboard Friday emblazoned with photographs of American soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners and a huge swastika overlaid with a 
Sports," VANCOUVER (Sports Network) - Vancouver Canucks forward Todd  Bertuzzi is close to reaching a plea bargain in his assault  case, according to the Vancouver Province."
Sci/Tech," Negotiators worked through the final day of a two week U.N. conference Friday in search of a way to bring the United States back into long term talks on controlling global warming. A key European official saw a ""50 50"" chance of compromise."
Sports," Austrian skier Hans Knauss, 33, has  tested positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone."
World, The European Union and Turkey struck  an historic deal on Friday to start talks next year on  admitting the vast Muslim nation to the bloc after last minute  haggling over Ankara's relationship with EU member Cyprus.
Business,"Circuit City Stores posted a narrower quarterly loss from continuing operations on Friday but said the outlook was cautious for the current quarter, which includes the key holiday season."
Business,"Fannie Mae, the giant mortgage finance company, will probably not face major business disruptions from the \$9 billion write-off that federal regulators are requiring it to take, analysts and investors said yesterday."
Business,"Shareholders in French theme park operator Euro Disney (EDLP.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday backed plans for a capital increase of at least 250 million euros as part of a crucial restructuring effort."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft announced today that it had bought New York software company Giant Company Software, which produces a robust anti-spyware tool."
Sci/Tech,A vulnerability researcher posted details of a dangerous Internet Explorer (IE) flaw on Thursday that allows phishers to spoof Web sites more realistically than ever before.
Sci/Tech,which spreads through e-mail that appears to contain a holiday greeting -- infected as many as 10 percent of all e-mail traffic at one point this week.
Sports,"VAL GARDENA, Italy (CP) - Michael Walchhofer and the Austrian  quot;Wunderteam quot; restored skiing to its normal pecking order Friday."
Sports,Rafael Benitez says he is happy Liverpool have avoided an Italian team after being drawn to play Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
World,"BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- After the devastation wreaked by the seas, a deluge from the skies deepened the misery for tsunami-stricken areas yesterday, triggering flash floods in Sri Lanka that sent evacuees fleeing and increasing the threat of deadly disease as survivors shivered in relief centers. The death toll was likely to hit 150,000."
Sports,The Chicago White Sox claimed right-hander Bobby Jenks off waivers from Anaheim on Friday and designated righty Eduardo Villacis for assignment.
Sports,"IF THE District of Columbia were conducting an abstract debate over whether sports stadiums should be built with as much private financing as possible, we #39;d side with DC Council Chairman Linda Cropp."
World,"KABUL (BBC) -- Afghan troops have stormed the main jail in the capital, Kabul, after an escape bid by inmates escalated into a day-long siege that left several dead."
Sci/Tech,"Scientists said the launch of NASA's Deep Impact mission has been delayed until at least January 12. The mission's goal is to smash a spacecraft into a comet on July 4, 2005."
Sci/Tech,"For the next few weeks sky-watchers can spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in the same nighttime sky. The planets won't be visible together to the naked eye again until 2016."
Business,(SINGAPORE) Dutch electronics giant Philips said on Thursday it will sell its OEM monitor business and part of its flat-screen TV operations to Taiwan #39;s TPV Technology for US\$350 
Sci/Tech,"Having been plagued with e-bugs, Bill and the Boyz say theyll use intellectual property and technology assets from the acquisition to provide Microsoft Windows customers with new tools to help protect them from the threat of spyware, and other "
Sci/Tech," web sites) #39;s departing boss, Sean O #39;Keefe, said Friday he does not regret canceling the last shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope "
Business,"SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- World stock markets may rise in January, lifted by flows into mutual funds that are poised to match the record pace set at the beginning of this year, according to Charles Biderman, president of TrimTabs Investment Research."
Business,"Italian dairy giant Parmalat SPA owes nearly \$26 billion to creditors including many big international banks, a judge ruled Friday in a decision that will affect who will become a shareholder in the reorganized company."
Sci/Tech,"To help users find media files of all kinds, Yahoo and Blinkx this week went live with video search tools, adding to a cluster of services that includes the SingingFish streaming media offering."
Sports,"Jenks was the Angels #39; fifth-round pick in 2000, but he has been limited by injuries the past two seasons. Jenks was 0-2 with a 10.71 ERA in four games for Triple-A Salt Lake and Class A Rancho Cucamonga before being shut down with elbow problems."
World,"GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP - Six Palestinians were killed when Israeli troops raided a Gaza refugee camp on Friday in retaliation for militant attacks on a Jewish settlement in the past week."
Sci/Tech,Links to this week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Live from SES Chicago 2004 - White Hat/black Hat SEO Panel - So Now You Can Search Videos - Google Wins Major Legal Victory vs. Geico - Google Suggest Beta - The Dark Side of Exchanging Reciprocal Links
Sci/Tech,"Shopping Cart Search Engine Optimization\\I had a few interesting conversations about shopping carts last week.  (Note to Yahoo, anyone who has two interesting conversations about shopping carts in the same seven-day period needs better online entertainment options. Please step up the pace.)  Actually, shopping carts are fairly interesting, ..."
Business,"  Wall Street's fourth quarter rally gave stock mutual funds a solid performance for 2004, with small cap equity funds and real estate funds scoring some of the biggest returns. Large cap growth equities and technology focused funds had the slimmest gains."
Business,"If coffee chains used better chocolate, Lawrence Meyers argues, they'd sell more coffee."
Business," U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday,  weighed down by a number of negative reports from top drug  makers, including Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A>, and a  $2 jump in the  price of crude oil."
Business," United Airlines has begun reaching out  to potential lenders with its revamped business plan for  financing to leave bankruptcy, the company said on Friday."
Business,United States drug giant Pfizer says a trial has found a sharp rise in heart attacks for patients using its blockbuster Celebrex arthritis and pain medicine.
Business,"thirds of Food and Drug Administration scientists surveyed two years ago lacked confidence that the FDA adequately monitors the safety of prescription drugs, a report released Thursday shows."
Business,"InterContinental Hotels Group Plc (IHG.L: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it was selling 13 hotels to Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT."
Sports," The Miami Dolphins will put their courtship of LSU coach Nick Saban on hold to comply with the NFL's hiring policy by interviewing a minority candidate, a team source told The Associated Press on Friday."
Sports, Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair will miss the final three games of the season and undergo surgery to strengthen the bruised sternum that has plagued him most of the year.
Sci/Tech,"It #39;s only natural that Microsoft would want to develop and sell software supplemented by technology from its latest acquisition, anti-spyware company Giant Company Software."
Sci/Tech,News that Apple has sold 200 million songs over its iTunes online music store came amid rumors that the company would collaborate with Motorola to launch an iPod phone in the first half of next year.
Sports," The Toronto Raptors have traded All Star swingman Vince Carter to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for center Alonzo Mourning, forward Eric Williams, center/forward Aaron Williams and two first  round draft picks."
Sports,Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair will not play the final three games of the season and will have surgery to strengthen the bruised sternum that has plagued him most of the year.
World," European stock exchanges retreated, weighed down by end of the year profit taking and amid concern over possible interest rate hikes in the United States."
World,"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon struck a deal with the opposition Labor Party tonight to join his Likud government, which is likely to insure that Mr."
Sports," EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - The Toronto  Raptors have traded All-Star swingman Vince Carter to the New  Jersey Nets in exchange for center Alonzo Mourning, forward  Eric Williams, center/forward Aaron Williams and two first-  round draft picks."
World," Sen. Patrick Leahy, contending a judicial panel has weakened ethics rules for judges who accept corporate sponsored trips, said Friday he plans to reintroduce legislation to define standards."
World, Making big splurges this holiday season? The IRS released tax tables Friday to help taxpayers calculate whether they would benefit from a new sales tax deduction.
World," An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at  an unknown target in Gaza City on Friday, witnesses said, hours  after troops killed eight Palestinians in southern Gaza. There  were no immediate reports of casualties."
Sports," Hans Knauss, one of the best known and  most experienced Austrian skiers, has tested positive for the  anabolic steroid nandrolone."
World,Cuba puts up photos of abused Iraqi prisoners in front of the US mission in a row over a US Christmas display.
Sports," Julius Hodge drove to the basket and scored, then turned to run back on defense. On the way, for a brief moment, he held the Heisman Trophy pose. It was the North Carolina State guard's not so subtle way of letting everyone know where he thinks he ranks among the elite players in the country  #151; even if he had the wrong sport."
Business, Oil prices surged 5 percent on Friday  as frigid weather lingered in the mammoth U.S. Northeast  heating oil market and militant Osama bin Laden urged renewed  attacks on Middle East oil installations.
Business," American Express <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AXP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AXP.N</A> on Friday  said it expects to record a fourth quarter pretax charge of up  to  $120 million and cut 2,000 jobs related primarily to a  restructuring of its business travel unit and the sale of some  overseas banking operations."
Business,"Celebrex, the nation #39;s leading painkiller, raises the risk of heart attack when taken at very high doses, the drug #39;s maker said Friday in the latest blow to a class of powerful and widely touted drugs."
Business,"Russia is set to go ahead with a sale of the main production asset of Yukos, the countrys embattled oil company, despite an injunction issued late yesterday by a US court."
Business,Oil prices surged 5 percent on Friday as frigid weather lingered in the mammoth US Northeast heating oil market and militant Osama bin Laden urged renewed attacks on Middle East oil installations.
Business,"thirds of scientists working for the US medicines regulator have expressed a lack of confidence in the federal safety monitoring of prescription drugs, according to documents disclosed by two lobby groups."
Business,"Exelon Corp. (EXE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in talks to buy New Jersey utility Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. #39;s (PEG."
Business,"American Express (AXP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it expects to record a fourth-quarter pretax charge of up to \$120 million and cut 2,000 jobs related primarily to a restructuring of its business travel unit and the "
Business,"The United States will enjoy solid growth, low inflation and falling unemployment next year, the White House said on Friday in its official economic forecast that would normally not be released until February."
Business," Abu Dhabi #39;s Etihad Airways confirmed an order for five Boeing 777 300ERs, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ordered two 777 200ERs, Boeing Co."
Business,The recent wave of mergers spread into the e-commerce space today when auction giant eBay said it would acquire Rent.com for US\$415 million in cash and stock.
Sci/Tech,"Packard has decided to end their efforts on active development of the Itanium chip, which is in the making for a decade now."
Sci/Tech,"The Sony Ericsson Z500a is available for connection to Cingular #39;s EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network. The new mobile phone features a built-in digital camera with zoom, a built-in video camera "
World, Drug manufacturer AstraZeneca PLC announced Friday that trials of its new lung cancer drug found it didn't help patients live longer. Its shares dropped more than 8 percent.
Sports," The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts will begin the preseason Aug. 6 in the American Bowl in Tokyo, the record 12th time an NFL game will be played in the city."
Sports," The Cleveland Browns' offense was pretty awful last weekend, just not quite as awful as everyone thought."
Sports,McLaren discard David Coulthard has signed a one-year deal to race with the new Red Bull Racing team in the 2005 Formula One season.
Sports,"MADRID, Dec 17 (SW) - Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes has expressed his desire to join English Premier League side Liverpool during the winter transfer window after limited playing time with the Galacticos this season."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins will put their courtship of LSU coach Nick Saban on hold to comply with the NFL #39;s hiring policy by interviewing a minority candidate, a team source told The Associated Press on Friday."
Sports,"TORONTO Dec 17, 2004 - Bobby Mattick, who managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 1980 and  #39;81 and helped develop the talent that produced five division titles and two World Series championships, died at 89."
World,Cuba has erected several huge billboards near the US mission with pictures of abused Iraqi prisoners and American soldiers pointing a rifle at children.
World," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud party and the opposition Labour agreed to form a national unity government, while at least eight Palestinians were killed during an Israeli army incursion in southern Gaza."
World,"GENEVA, DECEMBER 17: The United Nations said on Thursday a secret listening device had been found in a posh meeting room of its European headquarters in Geneva."
World, INDONESIAN authorities have launched a nationwide security clampdown after warnings by several countries that terrorists are preparing to strike again in the run up to Christmas.
Sci/Tech," In a diversification move, online auctioneer eBay Inc. is buying the privately held Rent.com, which specializes in Internet listings of apartment and house rentals, for about  #36;415 million in stock and cash."
Sci/Tech," Digital cameras led retail price declines in U.S. consumer electronics in October, as manufacturers looked to clear out older models ahead of the holiday shopping season, according to an industry study prepared for Reuters."
Sci/Tech," In the world of big time telecom, the Baby Bells have been hogging the spotlight as they bulk up to compete against an onslaught of new technology    and their arch rivals, the cable companies. For competitors hovering outside the Bells' territory, that sends a stark message: Team up or get smashed. Sprint Corp.  and Nextel Communications Inc.  chose the former, announcing on Dec. 15 a  #36;35 billion deal to merge into the third largest wireless powerhouse. With a market capitalization of  #36;70 billion, the new Reston (Va. ..."
Sci/Tech," It's a cash bundle that would have made Howard Hughes blush: As U.S. multinationals such as IBM  and Pfizer Inc. (PFZ) have extended their reach across the globe, they've built up a mountain of profits earned abroad    as much as  #36;750 billion, by some estimates. That's more than the annual economic output of Hong Kong, Ireland, and Switzerland    combined. And up till now, they've kept all that moolah overseas, much of it in tax havens such as the Bahamas, Ireland, and Singapore to avoid the stiff 35 levy they'd face if they repatriated the funds back into the U.S."
Sci/Tech," Governors of 20 U.S. states must slash levels of tiny particles spewed by power plants, cars and other sources by 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Friday."
Sports,Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair will miss the final three games of the season and undergo surgery to strengthen the bruised sternum that has plagued him most of the year.
Sports,"Bobby Mattick, who managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 1980 and '81 and helped produce two World Series championships, dies at 89."
Sports,The Dolphins will put their courtship of LSU coach Nick Saban on hold to comply with the NFL's hiring policy by interviewing a minority candidate.
Sci/Tech," Digital cameras led retail price  declines in U.S. consumer electronics in October, as  manufacturers looked to clear out older models ahead of the  holiday shopping season, according to an industry study  prepared for Reuters."
Sci/Tech," Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AAPL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">AAPL.O</A> is  suing anonymous people who leaked details about new products by  posting information on the Internet, court documents showed on  Friday."
Business," Pfizer Inc. on Friday said its popular  Celebrex arthritis drug more than doubled the risk of heart  attack in a large cancer prevention trial, a setback that comes  just weeks after Merck   Co. recalled its similar Vioxx drug  due to heart safety risks."
Business," The dollar retreated against major  currencies on Friday in thin holiday season volume, as traders  took profits after early session gains."
Sci/Tech,Also: Nasa's Mars rovers--'biggest breakthrough' in science in 2004. News.com Extra
Sci/Tech,"Internet search providers are reacting to users' rising interest in finding video content on the Web, while acknowledging that there are steep challenges that need to be overcome."
Sci/Tech,"Experts agree: 2004 was the best of times, and the worst of times for those concerned about IT security. It was a year with high-profile arrests of virus authors, and the explosion of online crimes, from cyberextortion to identity theft, a year in which ISPs (Internet service providers) won millions in damages from spammers, and spam messages increased by 40 percent."
Business,"It #39;s one more blow to patients who suffer from arthritis. Pfizer, the maker of Celebrex, says it #39;s painkiller poses an increased risk of heart attacks to patients using the drugs."
Business,"Yesterday, Russia #39;s erstwhile largest oil company, YUKOS (OTC BB: YUKOY), won a single legal skirmish in a land far from home."
Business,"Pilots at United Airlines face a 15 percent pay cut, their second double-digit wage reduction in two years, and will not further resist the company #39;s elimination of traditional pensions under a tentative contract agreement made public Friday."
Sci/Tech,Description: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is backing state legislation that would ban sales or rentals of video games with graphic sexual or violent content to children under 18.
Sports," Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield will miss his second straight game with a high ankle sprain, sitting out Sunday's contest against Detroit."
Sports,"BATON ROUGE, La. A top LSU official says the school will do what it can to keep football coach Nick Saban from leaving for the Miami Dolphins."
Sports,The New Jersey Nets have acquired Vince Carter from the Toronto Raptors in a megadeal being reported by the New York Daily News and several web and broadcast outlets.
Sports," Second year UCLA coach Karl Dorrell's contract was extended for two years Friday, putting him under contract with the school through the 2010 season."
Business,"I was taking Vioxx for my arthritis, and then it was pulled from the market. So I switched to Celebrex. Now, I understand that Celebrex also may cause heart problems?"
Business,"Exelon Corp. is close to a deal to buy New Jersey-based electric utility Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), people familiar with the talks say."
Business,"MetLife Inc., one of the nation #39;s largest insurers, said Friday that one of its subsidiaries has received a notice that the Securities and Exchange Commission is considering civil charges against the unit."
Business,"United Airlines has begun reaching out to potential lenders with its revamped business plan for financing to leave bankruptcy, the company said on Friday."
Sci/Tech,Networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. have announced plans to open a new research and development center in Tokyo next year. The company will invest a cool \$12 million in the project over five years.
Sci/Tech,Sony Ericsson and Cingular provide Z500a phones and service for military families to stay connected on today #39;s  quot;Dr. Phil Show quot;.
Sci/Tech,"The Zafi.d worm seems to have done its worst, security experts say, but they urged users to remain on guard through the holidays for more seasonal shenanigans."
Sci/Tech,"Yankee Group senior analyst Zeus Kerravala said that although it may take some time, it is likely that blade servers will eventually replace all parts of the software stack because of their time-to-market, cost and scalability advantages."
Sci/Tech,"Global Web portal Yahoo! Inc. Wednesday night made available a beta version of a new search service for videos. Called Yahoo! Video Search, the search engine crawls the Web for different types of media files "
Sports,"The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts will begin the preseason Aug. 6 in the American Bowl in Tokyo, the record 12th time an NFL game will be played in the city."
Sports,"Rams quarterback Marc Bulger still has soreness in his sprained right shoulder, making it unlikely that he will play Sunday against Arizona."
Sports,"Yeah, yeah.... it #39;s been almost a decade since Art Modell sold his soul and moved Cleveland #39;s beloved (original) Browns to Baltimore."
Business,"  Despite soaring oil prices and a slumping dollar, the United States enjoyed a banner year in terms of economic growth in 2004, but the new year is likely to see a significant slowdown, private economists say."
Business,"  If you're having some regrets about how you've been handling your financial life, take heart: You can resolve to make a fresh start in the new year."
World,"At least six people - four prison guards and two prisoners - when Al Qaeda prisoners attempted a break out of Kabul #39;s main Pul-i-Charki prison today, Afghan police officials and eyewitnesses said."
Business," U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday  amid heavy trading volume, as a slew of negative reports from  top drug makers and a more than  $2 a barrel increase in oil  prices weighed on the market."
Sports," INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sports Network) - The Toronto Raptors  have traded All-Star swingman Vince Carter to the New Jersey  Nets in exchange for center Alonzo Mourning, forward Eric  Williams, center/forward Aaron Williams and two conditional  first-round draft picks. The trade cannot be announced until  the NBA approves it for salary-cap purposes."
Sports, The New York Mets on Friday  claimed outfielder Ron Calloway off waivers from the Washington  Nationals.
Business,"Concerns that Celebrex may increase the risk of heart attack could keep what is still a relatively safe medication away from patients who suffer from arthritis and other painful ailments, some doctors say."
Business,"Exelon Corp. (EXE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in talks to buy New Jersey utility Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. #39;s (PEG."
Business,Hospitality Properties Trust is purchasing 13 hotels for 450 million dollars from InterContinental Hotels Group. Newton-based Hospitality has also signed 25-year 
Business,"The union representing US Airways baggage handlers hopes to find cost cuts without losing 4,000 jobs to outsourcing, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported."
Sci/Tech,Cisco is continuing their plans to establish a dominating position in the Japanese market. They recently signed a hardware deal with local player Fujitsu to manufacture high-end routers and switches for the local market.
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) Apple has quietly updated its iPod software to prevent songs purchased on RealNetworks #39; online music store from being played on some of its popular MP3 players.
Sports,"JOS MOURINHO, the Chelsea manager, is full of bravado but when, on Thursday night, he stated that he wanted to meet Barcelona in the last 16 of the European Cup, he was not bluffing."
Sports," With his assault trial set to start in exactly a month, a report surfaced Friday that Vancouver Canucks star Todd Bertuzzi may be close to a plea bargain with BC prosecutors."
Sports,Broncos tailback Tatum Bell was shooting to return to practice by Thursday after separating his shoulder during a breakout performance against the Dolphins last week.
Sports,"Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Karl Dorrell, head football coach at UCLA, agreed to a two-year contract extension Friday that will keep him at the school through the 2010 season."
Sports,Attendance is up and some players with NHL experience welcome the playing time in the minors. Ten of the American Hockey League #39;s top 13 scorers were on NHL rosters a year ago.
Sports,"LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville men #39;s basketball head coach Rick Pitino and senior forward Ellis Myles met with members of the media on Friday to preview the Cardinals #39; home game against rival Kentucky on Satursday."
World,"For Kofi Annan, the widely respected secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), these are no easy times. He has for some weeks now been under intense pressure from the United States Congress to resign for "
Business,"  It was one of the more spectacular corporate bankruptcies ever: Enron Corp. , once the seventh largest company in the country, felled by intricate and illegal accounting tricks."
World,"Israel #39;s opposition Labour party is likely to join Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s coalition next week, a move that could promote his Gaza pullout plan and avoid "
World,"Lawmakers in divided Ivory Coast have approved a key reform measure, easing eligibility requirements for the presidency as part of efforts to move the stalled peace process forward."
World,"A Western diplomat based in Burmas capital Rangoon told DVB that there has been no official statement from the military junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) on the expelling of Daw Aung San Suu Kyis bodyguards, and added that the "
Sports,"Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is fined \$5,000 by the NFL for making an obscene gesture during last week's game against Miami."
Sci/Tech,Security firms are warning about a Windows virus disguising itself as an electronic Christmas card. The Zafi.D virus translates the Christmas greeting on its subject line into the language of the person receiving infected e-mail.
Business,"Happy New Year, all you investors with an eye for numerology. According to a popular financial folk tale, there's no need to worry much about Federal Reserve policy or corporate earnings growth in 2005. The stock market, and stock mutual funds, will do just fine because they always prosper in years that end with a five."
Business," A New York stockbroker was indicted on  Friday on charges of stealing more than  $4.1 million from three  Wall Street firms, prosecutors said."
Sports,"LONDON, DECEMBER 17: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho got the draw he desired when the English league leaders were paired with Ronaldinhos Barcelona in the first knockout round of the Champions League."
Sports,Bayern Munich players and officials were thrilled at the propsect of meeting English champions Arsenal for a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions #39; League after today #39;s draw in Nyon paired the two clubs.
Sports,"Val Gardena, Italy (Friday, December 17, 2004) - Michael Walchhofer led Austrians to fill the podium in today #39;s World Cup Super G in the Italian ski resort of Val Gardena."
Sports,"Coaches: Tubby Smith (197-53, eighth season; 321-115, 14th season overall), Kentucky; Rick Pitino (70-31, fourth season; 422-155, 19th season overall), Louisville."
Business, U.S. Treasuries prices limped to a  second session of losses on Friday as technical selling weighed  on a thin and weary year end market.
World," Cuba on Friday put up two large billboards in front of the US mission in Havana showing photos of abused Iraqi prisoners, in retaliation for a contentious Christmas display set up by American officials."
World,"RIYADH - Anti-regime demonstrations called for yesterday by a dissident group were thwarted as Saudi security forces, deployed en masse in Riyadh and Jeddah, detained 14 people."
Business,"Boston entrepreneur Philip Guarino once thought that running a small enterprise would be a piece of cake. ''Having an MBA, I didn't think I'd need any direction,"" he said."
Business,"The FDA says that although its decision is to not ban the drug, that possibilty is not ruled out. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The US Food and Drug Administration decided Friday not to recall Celebrex but it has not ruled out the possibility."
Business, Global crude prices boiled over on fear of tight US winter fuel supplies and because of a tape apparently by Osama bin Laden calling for attacks on Gulf oil supplies.
Business,"If you catch a cold or get the flu this winter, be very careful if you take more than one medication to ease your symptoms. The two drugs could share ingredients that could pose a danger "
Business,"American Express said Friday it expects to record a fourth-quarter pre-tax restructuring charge of up to \$120 million and cut 2,000 jobs."
Business,"Exelon, the Chicago-based energy group, is in advanced talks to clinch a deal to buy New Jerseys PSE amp;G for about \$12bn in stock, according to people familiar with the talks."
Sci/Tech,"If you get a holiday greeting e-mailed to you, be careful to check where it #39;s from. There #39;s a Christmas grinch making its way through cyberspace."
Sci/Tech,A decision on suspending the EU's sanctions against Microsoft is expected next week.
Business, Crude oil futures gained more than  $2 US a barrel Friday as slumping inventories and frigid forecasts pushed oil to its highest level of the month.
Business,"A year after the first US case of mad cow disease was reported, Sen. Maria Cantwell says the Food and Drug Administration still has not fulfilled its promise to tighten animal feed rules to help prevent future cases."
Business,"Jack M. Wilson became president of the University of Massachusetts system in March, overseeing five campuses and 60,000 students. Among his goals: making UMass a driver of the state economy. He spoke with Globe staff reporter Robert Gavin about the school's role in economic development."
Sci/Tech,Online payment service  PayPal is offering its users antifraud and antispam tools from security vendor Cloudmark.
Sci/Tech,"Bob Muglia, senior vice president of the Windows Server division at Microsoft, said in an interview that he thinks the ability to configure Windows system images for various types of servers will be ""the heart and soul"" of the Longhorn upgrade due in 2007."
Sci/Tech,(Article Central) Search giant Google announced on Tuesday that the libraries of five of the world #39;s most reputable academic institutions will be digitized by Google.
Sci/Tech,Yesterday Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich proposed a state law that would ban the selling and rental of violent and or sexually explicit video games to Children under the age of 18.
Sports,"The driver line-up for the 2005 Formula One season is beginning to take shape with only six seats still available. Two teams, Williams and Red Bull Racing, each have one seat open, while both Jordan and Minardi "
Sports,Leaders Olympique Lyon earned the title of Ligue 1 winter champions for the first time as a 1-1 draw at home to Olympique Marseille on Friday left them unbeaten 
Sci/Tech,Sun Microsystems previously offered the server software for its Sun Ray thin-client devices on Solaris systems only. But the company is adding support for Linux servers as part of an upgrade that also includes technology designed to make it easier to use the thin clients remotely.
Sci/Tech,Siebel Systems Inc. will acquire eDocs Inc. for \$115 million to help customers reduce call center and billing costs.
Sci/Tech,Two Michigan men were sentenced to serve time in federal prison for conspiring to hack into the IT systems of Lowe's Companies Inc. and stealing customer credit card information.
Sci/Tech,"Using advanced ""nanopatterning"" techniques, IBM researchers plan to build 100TB tape storage devices."
Sci/Tech,EBay is taking a stake in the online apartment rentals market by acquiring Rent.com for \$415 million.
Sci/Tech,Microsoft solicits PeopleSoft customers with offers of cheaper and better technology just days after Oracle purchases the company.
Sci/Tech,"Local Search Guide Backed By Yellow Pages Association, Kelsey Group, and SEMPO\\With local search - providing online information on businesses located in a community - as the catalyst, Internet Yellow Pages and Search Engine companies are joining forces at a rapid rate. To provide a central resource that captures these ..."
Business," Russian police staged a new raid at the office of Yukos and questioned a company executive, Interfax news agency quoted the general prosecutor #39;s office as saying, a day after the ailing oil giant filed for voluntary bankruptcy in a US court."
Business,"WASHINGTON US economic growth will slow to 3.5 percent in 2005, but still generate average monthly job gains of about 175,000, the Bush administration predicted Friday in a rosy annual forecast that promised solid growth, low inflation and falling "
Business,"A key index of German business confidence surged to eight-month high in December, the Munich-based Ifo economic research institute reported Friday."
World," American troops face sporadic but cunning resistance from insurgents as they sweep the city of Fallujah more than a month after U.S. and Iraqi forces invaded the militants' stronghold, U.S. officials said Friday."
Sports,"Chelsea, whose coach, Jos Mourinho, led Porto to the Champions League title in May, was drawn on Friday to meet Barcelona in the final 16 of the current competition."
Sports," Vince Carter will be showing off his basketball moves on a court in New Jersey soon, according to one report. The Toronto Raptors superstar is headed to the Nets in exchange for Alonzo "
Sports,Chicago White Sox: The White Sox claimed right-hander Bobby Jenks off waivers from Anaheim on Friday and designated righty Eduardo Villacis for assignment.
Sports,"IN WHAT transpired to be his final programme notes, Joe Kinnear insisted that he would do everything to make this Christmas a happy one for Nottingham Forest supporters."
Sports,The Broncos announced Friday morning that the veteran defensive tackle would miss the rest of the 2004 season with a herniated disc in his lower back.
Sports,"LOS ANGELES UCLA football coach Karl Dorrell has been given a two-year extension, putting him under contract with the Bruins through the 2010 season."
World, Former President Nelson Mandela and his foundation won an injunction Friday prohibiting a South African company from importing or selling gold coins bearing his name and image.
World,GENEVA The United Nations said Friday that workmen had uncovered a sophisticated listening device at its headquarters in Geneva but could not say who planted it or why.
World,"ABUJA, Nigeria Huge quantities of arms and ammunition have poured into Sudan #39;s Darfur region in the past two weeks and the government is poised for a major military offensive, the African Union said Friday."
Sports," With the NHL closed for business, minor league hockey is thriving. Attendance is up and some players with NHL experience welcome the playing time in the minors. Ten of the American Hockey League's top 13 scorers were on NHL rosters a year ago."
Sports," Brett Elliott wanted to play football so much, he left Utah for Division III Linfield and a chance to spend his senior season on the field."
Sports,Edgar Renteria passes a physical and signs a four-year contract with the Boston Red Sox on Friday.
Business,"Q: I have a colleague in another department who is extremely pushy and rude toward me . Not only can she can be very short and abrasive, but I'm afraid she's not even aware that she's talking down to me. We work together -- I do not work for her. How can I address this problem of disrespect before it ..."
Sports," Tim Hudson was a high school junior in 1991 when John Smoltz pitched the Atlanta Braves to their first division title in nine years. Now that he will join Smoltz in the Atlanta rotation, Hudson hopes to help the Braves finish atop the division for an unprecedented 14th straight season."
Sports," Ray Whitney scored for the second straight game and added an assist, helping the World Stars rebound from a lopsided loss and beat Swedish champion HV71 5 1 on Friday."
Sports,The Nets took a big step back toward viability today with the completion of a blockbuster deal for Toronto Raptors' swingman Vince Carter.
Business,"AMR Corp., the owner of American Airlines, said Friday that it received a \$850 million, revolving credit line, replacing a \$834 million line that was set to expire next year."
Sci/Tech,"In a move likely to have major ramifications for the library world, Google announced December 14 that it would embark on an ambitious project to digitally scan books from the collections of five major research libraries and make them searchable online."
Sports,"JONKOPING, Sweden (CP) - Ray Whitney scored and assisted on Alexandre Daigle #39;s goal as the Worldstars played a strong defensive game in a 5-1 victory over HV 71 on Friday."
Sports,"LYON, Dec 17 (SW) - Despite having won the last three Ligue 1 titles, Lyon today won their first-ever winter championship in France after playing to a 1-1 draw with Marseille at the Stade Gerland."
Business,"One doesn't have to get past the first page of this book before corporate consultants and coaches Rick Brandon and Marty Seldman spell out one of the major problems many corporations face today: ''For most people, the words integrity and politics don't mix."""
Sports,CHICAGO WHITE SOX_Claimed RHP Bobby Jenks off waivers from Anaheim. Designated RHP Eduardo Villacis for assignment. Agreed to terms with OF Timo Perez on a one-year contract.
World,Japan and the United States signed an agreement Friday on the details of their joint development of a ballistic missile defense system.
Sci/Tech," Siebel Systems Inc., the largest maker of customer relations management software, Friday said it agreed to acquire Edocs Inc., a closely held provider of electronic billing software, for  #36;115 million."
Sci/Tech, The Bush administration created on Friday a cabinet level committee to address rising pollution and overfishing in U.S. territorial ocean waters.
World, Ousted Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore said Friday he is considering running for governor in 2006.
World," Israel's opposition Labour party is  likely to join Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's coalition next  week, a move that could promote a Gaza pullout plan and also  avoid early elections, his spokesman said on Friday."
World," The CIA once maintained a facility to hold high value terrorism suspects at the Defense Department's prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, but the location is not currently in use, according to officials with knowledge of the highly classified operations."
Business,"Bruce Wasserstein, head of Lazard LLC, filed today to sell \$850 million of shares of the largest closely held investment banking partnership, moving toward a resolution of a feud between two powers of the financial world."
Business,"Exelon (EXC:NYSE - news - research) is reportedly in advanced talks to buy New Jersey #39;s largest utility group, Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG:NYSE - news - research)."
Sports," Edgar Renteria's first choice was to remain in St. Louis, but the Boston Red Sox gave him an offer too good to turn down."
Sports,"JONKOPING, Sweden (CP) - The Worldstars had no intention of being blown out of the rink two games in a row in Sweden. The travelling band of locked out NHL players turned in a solid defensive game and got "
Sports,"Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Lyon will head into the winter break on top of the Ligue 1 table and unbeaten after a 1-1 draw against Marseille Friday at the Stade Gerland."
World,It is a high tribute to the legal systems of the United States and Britain that they have not blindly followed their governments in accepting the threat of terror as a reason to subvert fundamental democratic values.
World,"ISRAELS opposition Labour Party last night clinched a deal with Ariel Sharons Likud Party to join his coalition, a move that could ease the planned withdrawal from Gaza."
Business," DaimlerChrysler AG <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCX.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCX.N</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DCXGn.DE target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DCXGn.DE</A>  has been hit with a multimillion dollar lawsuit filed by a  paraplegic who says the automaker's heated car seats caused him  a severe burn injury."
Business,"Overindulge this holiday season? To make up for it, many people will shop for high-tech treadmills or mail-order machines that will shrink their thighs while they make low, low monthly payments."
World," The U.S. government said on Friday it had asked an immigration judge to deport John Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian immigrant and retired auto worker who is accused of working as a guard at several Nazi camps."
Sci/Tech,"Security experts uncovered yet another bug in Internet Explorer this week, one that could let attackers replace the content of any legit site with their own, making it possible to spoof critical pages such as e-bank account access log-in forms or credit "
Sci/Tech,"After years of taking a back seat to easier-to-crawl HTML pages, multimedia files are beginning to gain respect among search engines."
Sports, Two prominent politicians who will have a significant say in whether the Expos move to the nation's capital plan to meet Monday to try to save the suddenly wobbly deal.
World," Russia is vowing to proceed with an auction of oil giant Yukos' key production subsidiary, saying a U.S. court ban is irrelevant. But the expected winner of Sunday's auction, the state run Russian gas company Gazprom, may not be able to pay after a consortium of Western banks reportedly put on hold billions of dollars in credit it needs to fund its bid."
Sports,"With the first day of the opening battle between South Africa done and dusted, we look at some crucial moments of the first day #39;s play in Port Elizabeth."
Sports,"After finishing at the bottom of the AL West and winding up last in the league in runs and homers, the Mariners reached agreement with Beltre on a \$64 million, five-year deal Thursday, The Associated Press learned."
World, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said Thursday that the world body is doing its job in Iraq in preparation for the Jan 30 elections.
World,"A storm lashed Friday in western andnorthern France and the region of Paris, killing four people and injuring several others as well as cutting power to 385,000 homes."
World," Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, on Saturday postponed the announcement of her engagement due to the death of her great aunt, an official said."
World, EDMONTON (CP)   A 14 year old boy with fetal alcohol syndrome who disappeared when he was allowed to go unsupervised to West Edmonton Mall was found Friday.
Sports," New Mississippi coach Ed Orgeron was charged with repeated domestic violence more than a decade ago when he was an assistant at Miami, according to records obtained Friday by The Associated Press."
World, The Senate's top two Republicans voiced support for Donald Rumsfeld on Friday as allies of the defense secretary sought to outflank increasingly vocal GOP critics in and out of Congress.
World,The US cancels all the debt owed to it by Iraq and calls on other countries to do the same.
World,"The United States bans Hezbollah's al-Manar television station, saying it incites violence in the Middle East."
Business,Symantec moved a step closer to joining the ranks of the leading broad-based corporate software sellers yesterday as it announced a \$12.5bn all-stock agreement to buy storage and data back-up company Veritas.
Business,"The lavish apartment is, says Kirk Henckels - who finds the super-rich their homes in Manhattan -  quot;definitely the best of the best quot;."
Business,"The nation #39;s banks are heavy users of the complex financial contracts at the heart of Fannie Mae #39;s accounting woes, but bank regulators and financial experts said banks likely will avoid Fannie #39;s troubles."
Sci/Tech,"CHICAGO: Telecommunications equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. on Thursday said it will open a research facility in Tokyo, a move designed to strengthen its position in the growing Japanese market for high-speed Internet services."
Sci/Tech,"After separation, Huygens will head on a non-powered trajectory that will take it to Titan on January 15, where parachutes will slow its descent onto the moon #39;s surface."
Sci/Tech,A corporate holiday shopping spree on steroids this week yielded three merger deals worth about \$60 billion--including one that ranks as the largest software merger in history.
Sports,"The deal, thought to be worth 2 million, could prove more lucrative if Coulthard hits performance targets. That, however, is a big  quot;if quot;, given the return of only seven points managed by Mark Webber last term."
Sports,"On a day of big movement in baseball, the New York Yankees are on the verge of claiming the biggest prize of all. The Yankees closed in on completing a blockbuster three-team trade that would send Randy "
Sports,"As if things werent going bad enough for Eli Manning, he got to hear all last week about how well fellow rookie Ben Roethlisberger was faring for the Steelers."
World,Authorities said they would kill the shark that tore apart a young surfer near an Australian beach as his friends tried to save him by beating the fish with oars.
World,JAKARTA: Australia defended a controversial maritime anti-terror plan on Friday after harsh words from neighbouring Indonesia that it breached international law and Jakartas sovereignty over its own waters.
World,"Saddam Hussein #39;s defense minister, who surrendered to US forces last year, will appear alongside another notorious general - known as Chemical Ali - when investigative trials open next week, an official said Friday."
World,Negotiators worked into the final night of a two-week U.N. conference Friday in search of a way to bring the United States back into long-term talks on controlling global warming. Argentine organizers said they were optimistic about a compromise.
World,Brazilian peacekeepers forced their way into a compound seized by former soldiers who ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and said they had reached an agreement for the rebels to leave the premises unarmed.
Business," On. Dec. 17, the US Food and Drug Administration released a statement relating to Pfizer #39;s (nyse: PFE   news   people ) Celebrex."
Business,Private investment bank Lazard Ltd filed with US regulators on Friday to raise as much as \$850 million in an initial public offering 
Business,Astrazeneca Admitted yesterday to an over-optimistic culture within its drug development division as it revealed its recently launched lung cancer pill did not improve patients #39; life expectancy.
Business, DaimlerChrysler AG  (DCXGn.DE) has been hit with a multimillion dollar lawsuit filed by a paraplegic who says the automaker's heated car seats caused him a severe burn injury.
Sci/Tech, NASA #39;s departing chief says he stands by his decision to cancel a shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
Sports,Chelsea said today they will not fear Barcelona after drawing the Spanish league leaders in the last 16 of the Champions League. Jose Mourinho got his wish of landing 
Sports,"In a highly anticipated move, Red Bull Racing announced today that it has signed David Coulthard to a one-year contract. Coulthard, by no means a spring chicken as far as F1 goes, is lucky to have gotten this "
Sports,"New Mississippi coach Ed Orgeron was charged with repeated domestic violence more than a decade ago when he was an assistant at Miami, according to records obtained Friday by The Associated Press."
Sports,"agent reliever Antonio Alfonseca signed a one year contract Friday to rejoin his former team, the Florida Marlins, who revised their offer when a routine physical disclosed a herniated disc in the right hander #39;s back."
Sports,"BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Indiana has named native son Terry Hoeppner (HEHP #39;-nur) football coach. He #39;s been at Miami of Ohio for six seasons and will coach the 8-and-4 Redhawks in the Independence Bowl against Iowa State on December 28th."
World,A tunnel being dug so that Palestinians could smuggle material from Egypt into Gaza collapsed yesterday leaving at least five people dead.
World,"Hurricane-strength winds have lashed Paris and large areas of northern and eastern France, leaving six dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes."
Business,"In the year that ended June 30, 2004, Massachusetts was the only state in the country that lost population -- 3,852 people to be exact. So here is my question: Are we Sweden or North Dakota?"
Sports, Tennessee running back Chris Brown will not play Sunday against the Oakland Raiders because of a turf toe injury.
Sports, The Toronto Raptors dealt four times
World," India's two state run telephone companies will start high speed Internet services from Jan. 15 at about a sixth of the prevailing prices, a government statement said on Friday."
Business,"Rupert Murdoch is moving. The owner of News Corporation was said yesterday to have offered \$44m (22m) for an elegant, three-level penthouse apartment facing Central Park on Manhattan #39;s fashionable Fifth Avenue."
Sports, The Detroit Lions signed rookie offensive line Sean Bubin from Jacksonville's practice squad on Friday.
Sci/Tech,"The Tokyo facility will open in February, 2005, representing an initial \$12 million investment over the next five years to study Internet Protocol-based networking technologies, including routers and Cisco IOS and IOS XR software, says the company."
Sci/Tech," NASA #39;s departing boss, Sean O #39;Keefe, said Friday he does not regret canceling the last shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope   or anything else during his three years on the job."
Sci/Tech,"The enterprise is magnificent. If the information age could have an equivalent to building the Great Pyramid, this is it. Google plans to digitize Harvard #39;s libraries - and those of Oxford, Michigan, Stanford, and the New York Public."
Sports,"The Toronto Raptors agreed Friday to trade Vince Carter to New Jersey Friday for three players and two draft picks. The NBA, however, must make sure the trade fits under the league #39;s salary cap before it can become final."
Sports,"Like his colleagues, Penguins winger Mark Recchi figured the NHL Players #39; Association made a fairly dramatic proposal last Thursday."
Sports,"Hoeppner has been the coach at Miami (Ohio) since 1999 and was an assistant at the school for 13 years before that.  quot;We talked to some terrific coaches throughout our search, but "
World,"Nine law lords have ruled that legislation allowing foreign nationals suspected of terrorism to be locked up indefinitely and without trial, contravenes human rights laws."
World,"At least 12 Iraqis, 11 of them National Guardsmen, are killed in a car bomb explosion, the US military says."
World,"On a day Israeli forces attacked targets in Gaza, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reached agreement with the Labor Party on a national unity government -- strengthening his plan to disengage from the Palestinians."
World,"Just in time for the holidays, the US-Cuba propaganda war heated up Friday when Cuban authorities tacked up a huge banner outside America #39;s diplomatic post in Havana depicting the abuse of Iraqi prisoners."
World,African authorities are warning of a further disaster in Darfur as massive quantities of arms and ammunition pour into the region.
Business," Pfizer Inc. on Friday said its popular Celebrex arthritis drug more than doubled the risk of heart attack in a large cancer prevention trial, a setback that comes just weeks after Merck   Co. recalled its similar Vioxx drug due to heart safety risks."
Business,US drug giant Pfizer has said a trial had found a sharp rise in heart attacks for patients using its Celebrex arthritis and pain medicine but it would not immediately withdraw the treatment.
Business,"American courts came into direct conflict with Russia yesterday, after Russia insisted it would push on with plans to sell off the main chunk of stricken oil giant Yukos "
Business,"Japan #39;s central bank offered a bleaker assessment of the country #39;s economy Friday for the first time in more than a year and a half, citing weaker industrial production and slowing export growth."
World,Cuban authorities have erected a huge poster across from the US Interests Section in Havana that depicts US soldiers abusing prisoners in Iraq.
World," quot;Astronomical quot; quantities of arms and ammunition have poured into Sudan #39;s Darfur region in the last two weeks and the government is poised for a major military offensive, African Union ceasefire monitors said yesterday."
World,Leaders of Japan and South Korea have jointly urged North Korea to return to talks aimed at ending its nuclear weapons program. They agreed that imposing economic sanctions now on Pyongyang would thwart such efforts.
World,"The prime minister of the Bosnian Serb-run half of Bosnia Herzegovina resigned yesterday, a day after international sanctions were imposed for the failure to arrest and hand over war-crimes suspects to the UN tribunal."
World," President Bush on Friday signed the largest overhaul of U.S. intelligence gathering in a half century, aiming to transform a system designed for Cold War threats so it can deal effectively with the post Sept. 11 scourge of terrorism."
World," Colombia said on Friday that a  top Marxist guerrilla leader may avoid extradition to the  United States if his rebel group frees 63 hostages, including  three Americans and one German."
Business,"Russia brushed aside an American court #39;s attempt to halt the auction of the oil giant Yukos #39; biggest production unit, but a consortium of international banks withdrew "
Business,"In the global aerospace race, Europe has stolen a march on the United States, winning a flurry of contracts for Airbus planes and developing a new midsize jet to compete with Boeing."
Business,AstraZeneca faced its third major setback in as many months yesterday after clinical trials dashed expectations that its lung cancer drug Iressa would develop into a blockbuster product that would dominate treatment around the world.
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft #39;s big move into the anti-spyware business has hit an immediate speed bump, with questions swirling around a Florida company #39;s claim that it co-owns the Giant AntiSpyware codeand all future definition updatesthat Microsoft purchased earlier "
Sports,"If this gets done, the New York Yankees will greatly upgrade their rotation - if this gets done. The Yankees continued discussions Friday with the Dodgers "
World,"Turkey #39;s prime minister returned home Saturday to a hero #39;s welcome with some 2,000 supporters waving Turkish and European Union flags at the airport to celebrate a historic "
World, A U.S. soldier was killed during fighting in western Afghanistan that also left an Afghan dead on Sunday.
Sci/Tech,"Unlike the original game, Halo 2 doesn #39;t end with a bang so much as a whimper. When you get to the end of the game, as I did tonight (congrats if you beat me, but I have a life, sort of), you discover that "
World," Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, the leading contender to succeed Yasser Arafat, said Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's hope of annexing West Bank settlements and keeping all of Jerusalem in a final peace deal is a disaster that could torpedo efforts to restart peace talks."
Sports,"Giants left-handed reliever Jason Christiansen, who created a mild controversy last season when he taped a hand-lettered sign complaining he #39;d gone 15 days without "
World," Japan put on hold the long awaited announcement that Princess Sayako would become the last of the emperor's children to marry after the oldest royal, Princess Kikuko, died at age 92."
World," President Bush is creating a White House committee to oversee the nation's ocean policies, with plans to improve research, manage fisheries better and regulate pollution caused by boats."
Sci/Tech,"Cisco Systems plans to set up a research and development center in Tokyo, focusing on Internet software and routing technologies, a move that follows a growing number of major companies seeking R amp;D abroad."
Sports,"The New Jersey Nets have acquired five-time NBA All-Star guard/forward Vince Carter from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for center Alonzo Mourning, center/forward Aaron Williams, forward Eric Williams and two first round draft picks, Nets President Rod "
Sports,"An arrest warrant has been issued for two-time world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., who failed to appear at a trial in which he is accused of kicking a bouncer at a bar."
Sports,Antonio Alfonseca #39;s return to the Marlins #39; bullpen has been put on hold because of a physical that found problems in the right-handed reliever #39;s back.
World,"UNITED NATIONS, (AFP) - The United Nations turns 60 in 2005 after a bruising year that has seen the organisation battered and demoralised by a string of scandals that have damaged the UN #39;s image."
World,"Bugged by pressure both from the African Union (AU) and the international community, the Sudanese government has announced its readiness to withdraw its troops fromthe troubled Darfur region."
Business,"which jumped steeply the previous month - increased only modestly, official figures showed yesterday. Inflation "
Sports," Jamaal Tinsley scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 89 86 victory over the Toronto Raptors, who traded All Star Vince Carter to New Jersey earlier Friday."
World," An official inquiry will show that former British home secretary David Blunkett originally gave a misleading account in the case of a visa application for his former lover's nanny, a newspaper said."
Sports, Golden State forward Mike Dunleavy missed the Warriors' game against the Houston Rockets on Friday night with a bruised lower left leg.
Sci/Tech,"iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac and iPod compatible, with easy plug and play set up and convenient touch controls, Creature takes multimedia sound to another dimension."
Sports,"BEIJING, Dec. 16 -- Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to have a scan in a bid to try to find the root cause of his calf problem."
Sci/Tech," California officially launched its controversial  #36;3 billion embryonic stem cell research program on Friday, swearing in a policymaking committee and elevating the campaign leader for the program to chairman."
Sci/Tech," An unprecedented amount of data from a major Central California earthquake is generating new insight into how and where quakes strike, but hasn't improved scientists' ability to predict them."
Sci/Tech, Negotiators worked into the final night of a two week U.N. conference Friday in search of a way to bring the United States back into long term talks on controlling global warming. Argentine organizers said they were optimistic about a compromise.
World,A baby believed to have been cut from her murdered mother's womb is found alive in the US.
World,"The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, or EADS, is scrambling to quell an internal squabble that could increase tensions between French and German shareholders."
Sci/Tech,"\\This is cool.\\Hotornot just added a new feature to send a ""virtual flower"".  For \$2 (or so)\you can send a flower to a girl who you haven't yet met.\\I love it!  Awesome!\\\(16:44:01) metameta8080: dude, what a waste of money\\(16:44:15) metameta8080: virtual flowers are FREE\\(16:44:50) metameta8080: I will start an open source service for sending W3C\compliant virtual flowers, which are licenced under the creative commons.\\\"
Sports," Walt Harris definitely improved Pittsburgh football, just not enough to get the Panthers to the elite level."
Business,Researchers are urging the US Food and Drug Administration to lower the mercury level in commercial fish. In a study on canned fish published in this month #39;s Journal of Food Science 
Business,THE billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch has offered to buy a three-storey penthouse in Manhattan for a record \$44 million (21.6 million).
Business,InterContinental Hotels Group passed another milestone in its wide-ranging asset disposal programme yesterday when it sold 13 of its North American properties for \$425m (220m).
Sci/Tech," If a reputable company sold a dirt cheap machine that provided blissfully simple and virus free Internet access, you might expect to see crowds of customers rushing into stores, credit cards in hand."
Sports,"KIDNAPPERS have freed the mother of one of Brazils most exciting young footballing talents 40 days after they seized her at gunpoint, amid reports that a ransom was paid."
Sports,Randy Johnson is on the verge of being traded to the Yankees as part of a three-way deal that also would include the Dodgers. A source confirmed for ESPN that the teams are close to agreement on the principal 
Sports,"Raiders: Sebastian Janikowski finalized a \$10.5 million, five-year contract extension with the Oakland Raiders that makes him the highest paid placekicker in the NFL."
World,The African Union (AU) has issued a 24-hour deadline to the Sudanese Government and Darfur rebels to end fighting after a massive military build-up in the region over the past two weeks.
World,Japan and the US yesterday agreed to boost cooperation in their missile defense programs -- an important first step in carrying out new defense guidelines that ease Tokyo #39;s strict postwar pacifism.
World,"The leader of the Bosnian Serb government, Dragan Mikerevic, resigned Friday to protest what he described as unconstitutional interference in his government #39;s affairs by the country #39;s Western administrator."
Business,The US ruling to block the sale of the mainproduction asset of Yukos injected fresh intrigue into the demise of Russia #39;s largest oil company.
Business,"CHICAGO _ The leaders of United Airlines pilots union have agreed to accept a 15 percent pay cut and not oppose the elimination of their pension plan, setting a precedent both "
Sci/Tech,It looks like NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will return to his home state of Louisiana to become the next chancellor at LSU.
Sci/Tech,"Intel is to hire HP #39;s 300-member Itanium processor design team based in Fort Collins, Colorado. This will end HPs processor development attempts within the company."
Sports,He #39;s part of a proposed three-team trade that also includes the Diamondbacks and Dodgers -- a deal reportedly close to being finalized.
Sports,"Over the last couple of days, former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez certainly laid the groundwork for what could have been a pretty engaging war of words with his ex-employers."
World,LAWYERS acting for 12 foreign terror suspects detained without trial will try to get them released on bail within the month after the ruling by the law lords that holding them is unlawful.
World,Negotiators worked through the final day of a two-week UN conference Friday in search of a way to bring the United States back into long-term talks on controlling global warming.
Sports, The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms on a two year contract with left handed reliever Ray King on Friday.
Sports,"The Red Sox have reached agreement with free agent pitcher Matt Clement yesterday on a three-year deal that will pay him around \$25 million, his agent confirmed yesterday."
Sports,"MIAMI The Miami Dolphins are putting their courtship of LSU coach Nick Saban on hold. A team source tells The Associated Press that they want to comply with the NFL #39;s hiring policy by interviewing a minority candidate,."
Sports,"Less than 24 hours after Pedro Martnez stood inside Shea Stadium for his introduction as the Mets' newest pitcher, he was on an island in the Caribbean Sea."
Sports,Mark Brown has gone from the practice squad to the starting lineup in a little more than a year.
Sports,Javier Vazquez was supposed to be the impressive pitcher the Yankees would use as a linchpin in their rotation for any number of seasons.
Business,"Description: Russian officials make it clear they plan to proceed with an auction of oil company Yukos #39; main production unit, despite a restraining order from a US court."
Business,"AstraZeneca, the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical group, suffered another setback when it suspended marketing of Iressa, a lung cancer drug launched this year."
Sports," If Eric Williams and Aaron Williams are tough on the boards and have a magic potion to win on the road, they #39;ll be an instant hit with Toronto Raptors fans."
World,"A scathing judgment from the UK #39;s highest court condemning the UK government #39;s indefinite detention of foreign terror suspects as a threat to the life of the nation, left anti-terrorist laws in the UK in tatters on Thursday."
Sports,"From top to bottom ACC play, which will begin Sunday with two games, could be even more competitive than originally thought."
Sports,A plan to raise \$100 million by charging for parking near a new stadium is one of the top proposals in the city's bid to find private money to finance the ballpark.
Sports,"Using what he learned from Italy's pro league, Mike D'Antoni has installed a run-and-gun offense that has Phoenix trampling opponents."
Sports,"The NCAA Division I men's basketball committee is changing the way it calculates the Ratings Percentage Index, giving more weight to playing and winning games on the road."
Sports,"The Yankees, Diamondbacks and Dodgers are still working to complete a deal that would put Randy Johnson in pinstripes, send Shawn Green to Arizona and land Javy Vazquez in Los Angeles."
Sports,Titans quarterback Steve McNair will undergo surgery to strengthen his bruised sternum and will miss the final three games of the year.
Business," Consumer prices calmed down in November, helped by smaller increases in energy and food. That means the Federal Reserve probably will continue raising interest rates only gradually to keep inflation under control."
Business,"The \$500 billion drug industry is stumbling badly in its core business of finding new medicines, while aggressively marketing existing drugs."
Business,The US agency that insures corporate pensions is troubled by provisions in a \$180 million concession deal between pilots and United Airlines (UALAQ.
Sci/Tech," On a trip on the Tokyo subway last year, almost everyone ignored the young man talking on one wireless phone, messaging with another and juggling a third."
Sci/Tech," Security researchers have uncovered a spoofing flaw in Internet Explorer that could allow a scammer to display a fake Web site with all the attributes of a genuine, secure site."
Sports,"The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms on a two-year contract with left-handed reliever Ray King on Friday. The deal also has a club option in 2007, but no financial terms were disclosed."
Sports," Wally Szczerbiak scored a season high 29 points, including 11 in the third quarter, and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 113 86 on Friday night."
World,"In southern Thailand where unemployment is high, thousands of people have been spending the past couple of weeks collecting paper cranes fired at their villages and towns from the air."
Sci/Tech," NASA on Friday retired the B 52B jet that served as the ""mothership"" for a half century of flight research projects ranging from the X 15 rocket planes of the 1960s to the X 43A hypersonic jet that flew at nearly 10 times the speed of sound last month."
World, The EU's historic deal with Turkey to  open entry talks with the vast Muslim country was hailed by  supporters as a bridge builder between Europe and the Islamic  world.
World," Taiwan condemned China's proposed  anti secession law on Saturday, calling it a move to establish  a legal basis to attack the island."
World,"Local women in Congo have accused U.N. soldiers of sexually assaulting them, using money and treats as lures."
World,The government struggles to adapt its old methods of social control to the challenge of maintaining authority over a society seeking greater freedoms.
World,"As Yanukovych campaigned in his own stronghold of eastern Ukraine Friday, the presence of opposition supporters and the color of the ""Orange Revolution"" were evidence of the changed political landscape."
World,"MOSCOW, Dec. 17 -- Russia pledged Friday to  ignore a U.S. court ban on the looming auction of oil giant Yukos' key production unit, while a consortium of Western banks reportedly put on hold billions of dollars in credit for the state-run Russian gas company that was expected to buy the unit."
World,"U.N. peacekeepers detonated an explosive device to force their way into the former residence of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and persuaded a group of ex-soldiers to leave unarmed, ending a two-day standoff."
Sci/Tech,"Online shoppers intent on skipping long lines and clogged parking lots at the mall are discovering a different kind of traffic problem this holiday season: overcrowded Web sites that are cracking under the pressure.  <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>"
World,The A.C.L.U. is collecting information in a fund-raising effort that has ignited a debate over its commitment to privacy rights.
World,"European Union leaders said Turkey could join its ranks as soon as 10 years from now, but warned that it must overcome opposition to a Muslim country's entering the European fold."
Sci/Tech,A newly reported security problem in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser allows attackers to create a fake Web site that looks exactly like a genuine site.
Sci/Tech,"The great debate over the impact of Oracle's hostile takeover of PeopleSoft has all the big industry analyst organizations weighing in. However, in most of the analysis one group's opinion seems to have been overlooked: that of PeopleSoft users."
Sports," Tim Duncan had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their third straight victory, 83 69 over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night."
Sports,"The New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers spent yesterday trying to put the finishing touches on the megadeal that would move all-stars Randy Johnson, Shawn Green and Javier Vazquez."
Sports,  Gary Payton #39;s hot start helped the Boston Celtics rebound from a tough loss. Payton scored 18 of his season high 27 points in the first half to lead the Celtics to a 114 106 victory over the struggling Utah Jazz.
World,"soldiers from Haiti #39;s disbanded army occupied the plundered estate of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide for a third day yesterday, refusing to leave the compound unarmed and raising fears of a confrontation with UN "
Sci/Tech,"Introducing his iPod User #146;s Guide, the Wall Street Journal #146;s Walt Mossberg writes,  #147;By all accounts, millions of people will buy or receive Apple Computer #146;s iPod digital-music players this holiday season. The gadgets are beautifully designed and simple to operate, which is one reason they #146;re so popular, even after three years on the market and despite a rising number of competitors. #148; Dec 15"
Business,"Even as African Americans and other minorities have made economic progress in the last 40 years, many of those reaching the middle-income rung are finding it a hollow promise."
Business,"The president's plan to partially privatize Social Security probably won't adversely impact financial markets, even if the program entails hundreds of billions of dollars in debt, Treasury Secretary John W. Snow said Friday."
Business,United Airlines parent UAL Corp. and leaders of its pilots union have agreed on a deal under which the pilots will not oppose termination of their pension plan but will receive a \$550 million note convertible into company stock when the airline emerges from bankruptcy protection.
Business,A clinical trial of the blockbuster arthritis drug Celebrex was shut down Friday after researchers found an increase in the risk of serious heart disease and strokes in those taking the drug.
World," The prime minister of the Bosnian Serb run half of the country resigned Friday, a day after the U.S. government and Bosnia's top international administrator sanctioned Bosnian Serbs for failing to arrest and hand over war crimes suspects to the U.N. tribunal."
Sports," Dwyane Wade scored 25 points and Shaquille O'Neal 20 to help the Miami Heat win their seventh straight game, 107 100 Friday night over the Denver Nuggets  #151; who lost forward Carmelo Anthony to a sprained left ankle."
World, An American woman and her Mexican husband who said they were tortured by police and forced to confess to killing a Mexican girl were acquitted Friday of the murder charges.
World, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan sought European support Friday for his plan to give regional heavyweights such as Brazil and Japan more clout at the United Nations.
Sports,"If MLB and the DC Council fail to reach an agreement to keep the Nationals in Washington, baseball would be faced with the difficult question of what to do with the league-owned franchise next season."
Sports,PHILADELPHIA Allan Houston and Kurt Thomas provided the big baskets in New York #39;s 113-to-107 overtime triumph at Philadelphia.
Sports,Matthew Hoggard and Andrew Flintoff claimed three wickets each as England restricted South Africa to 273 for seven on day one of the First Test in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
Sports,"Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman, right, drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen in the second quarter, Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Minneapolis."
Sports,"agent reliever Antonio Alfonseca signed a one year contract Friday to rejoin his former team, the Florida Marlins."
Business,"When solution providers look back on Symantec #39;s acquisition of Veritas Software, they will likely remember it as the moment security and storage officially became joined at the hip."
Business,"Japan #39;s central bank downgraded its assessment of the economy for the first time in more than a year Friday, citing weakening industrial production and slowing export growth."
Business,United Airlines parent UAL Corp. and leaders of its pilots union have agreed on a deal under which the pilots will not oppose termination of their pension plan but will receive a \$550 million note convertible 
Sports,"Jose Mourinho welcomed Chelsea #39;s high-profile Champions League tie against Barcelona on Friday, saying the match would be spectacular and close but Chelsea could shade it."
Sports,"Although he hasn #39;t spoken to any of his new Red Sox stats, schedule teammates yet, Edgar Renteria said he #39;d like to get fellow snowbird Manny Ramirez stats, news to teach him to hit #39; #39; when they speak this week in Miami."
Sports," The suddenly struggling Los Angeles Clippers attempt to put an end to a three game skid tonight, when they battle the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center."
World,"Detaining foreign terrorist suspects without trial breaks human rights laws, the UKs highest court ruled on Thursday. In a blow to the governments anti-terror measures, the House of Lords ruled by an "
Sports,AUSTRALIAN openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer have made a good start on day three of the first cricket Test against Pakistan at the WACA Ground.
World," Modern Chinese couples spend 1,000 times more than their parents' generation on lavish weddings and other expenses linked to starting a family, state media reported."
Sci/Tech," Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned with TCDD, the most harmful known dioxin and one contained in Agent Orange, a scientist who analyzed his blood said Friday."
World, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has approved two loans totalling 213 million dollars to improve the health sector in the Philippines.
Business, The Bush administration released a new economic forecast for 2005 on Friday in which it boosted growth forecasts slightly from a year ago but cut back sharply on its estimates of new jobs.
Sci/Tech,"Products produced to meet Japan #39;s demand for broadband services will be  quot;robust enough to handle any other market in the world, quot; said Mike Volpi of Cisco #39;s routing technology group."
Sci/Tech,"THE TWO ASTRONAUTS aboard the international space station have been asked to cut calories because, with the space shuttle out of commission, food supplies are running low."
Sci/Tech,"(Article Central) Software giant Microsoft Corp. introduced a beta version of its new MSN Toolbar Suite, with new desktop search functionality that allows users to find almost any type of document, media file "
Sci/Tech,"Cingular Wireless is now offering the Sony Ericsson Z500a handset. The Z500a is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE clamshell phone, offering high-speed data transfers for MMS, web browsing, and either POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail access."
Sci/Tech,"Apple Computer Inc. of Cupertino, Calif., this week released an updater for its Mac OS X operating system, bringing it to Version 10.3.7."
Sports,Australia led Pakistan by 312 runs with nine second-innings wickets in hand when lunch was taken on the third day of the first test at the WACA in Perth on Saturday.
Sports,The Big Unit is still on track to land at Yankee Stadium - eventually. Although there were stumbling blocks yesterday in the complicated multi-team trade 
Sports,"A not so-funny thing will happen Saturday. Giant fans will see Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback that got away when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Meadowlands."
Sports,"Chattanooga, TN (Sports Network) - Justin Rascati and Maurice Fenner each ran for two touchdowns to lead the James Madison Dukes over the Montana Grizzlies, 31-21, in the Division I-AA championship game at Finley Stadium."
World,"The European Union said Friday that Turkey could join its ranks as soon as 10 years from now, but warned that it must overcome widespread public opposition to a Muslim country #39;s entering the European fold."
World,GAZA CITY: Prime Minister Ariel Sharons optimism for peace in 2005 was immediately dealt a blow by Israelis with the killing of six Palestinians on Friday by Israeli troops during an incursion in Gaza.
Business,The union that represents pilots at United Airlines said Friday that it had struck a deal that would allow the airline to terminate the pilots' ailing pension plan.
Business,"Washington, Dec. 18. (PTI):The growth rate of United States will slow down a little bit next year though the general economic conditions  quot;look very sound, quot; Bush #39;s economic advisers have warned."
Sci/Tech,"Microsoft has purchased Giant Company Software, a small anti-spyware software company it hopes will shore up its security defenses."
Sports,Australia picked up from where they left off in their first innings by racking up the runs in their second innings to take a 312-run lead into lunch on day three of the first Test in Perth.
Sports,INDIANAPOLIS Peyton Manning has a shot at breaking Dan Marino #39;s record for the most touchdown passes in a season when the Indianapolis Colts face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
Sports,"Sports India, Cricket: Chittagong, Dec 17 : Centuries by Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir guided India to a total of 334 for two wickets at the end of the first day of the second and final Test against Bangladesh here Friday."
World, Croatians go to the polls with incumbent President Stipe Mesic expected to win his second five year term with the prospect of leading the former Yugoslav republic into the European Union.
Sports," Dwyane Wade poured in 26 points and  dished out nine assists as the Miami Heat scorched the  expansion Charlotte Bobcats 113 90 in NBA action on Saturday,  to extend their franchise record win streak to 14 games."
World,The European Union #39;s decision to begin entry talks with Turkey has received a widespread welcome. But Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will face tough questions at home about what he has signed up to.
World,The United States has again vowed to hunt down Osama bin Laden after intelligence analysts all but confirmed the voice on a new audio recording was that of the al-Qaeda terror chief.
World,Yasser Arafat #39;s death opens a window of opportunity. The Palestinian leader who loomed so large for so many years - and who had recently been rejected as a partner by Israel 
World,"AU PRINCE, (AFP)   Armed UN peacekeepers and Haitian police evicted former soldiers who were occupying ousted president Jean Bertrand Aristide #39;s luxurious mansion here."
World,"Negotiating with North Korea is rarely anything but bumpy. But in recent months, Japan once got close to getting Pyongyang #39;s commitment to rejoin the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)-but Tokyo blew it."
Business,The union that represents pilots at United Airlines said yesterday that it had struck a deal that would allow the airline to terminate the pilots #39; ailing pension plan and partly compensate them for the loss.
Sports,Gautam Gambhir #39;s maiden Test century and a typical Rahul Dravid ton helped India defy a three-prong Bangladesh attack on the opening day of the second and the final Test here on Friday.
World,A war of words flared yesterday when Cuban authorities displayed a giant swastika and pictures of abused Iraqi prisoners in front of the US mission in Havana.
Sports,"MEMPHIS, Tenn. Jason Williams had a season-high 27 points and six assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 89-to-84 win over the New Jersey Nets."
Sports,"The signings of Adrian Beltre and Richie Sexson will have a domino effect on the rest of the Mariners #39; plans, not to mention the rest of the Mariners."
World,Campaign group Save The Scottish Regiments organises a march in Edinburgh against Army cuts.
Business,"The Exelon Corporation, the owner of utilities in northern Illinois and eastern Pennsylvania, is in talks to acquire P.S.E. G."
Business,"Lazard, the financial advisory boutique, filed for an initial public offering that is expected to command a valuation of around \$3 billion."
Business,A consortium of international banks has withdrawn their support for a bid by the state gas monopoly Gazprom to buy one of Yukos's prized assets.
Business,The Bush administration predicted on Friday that economic growth would slow to 3.5 percent from about 4 percent next year but still be strong enough to reduce unemployment slightly.
Business,"Pfizer Inc. said Friday that it found an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes for patients taking high dosages of its top-selling arthritis painkiller Celebrex, the same "
Business,"Exelon, the US energy group, is in advanced talks to buy the Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) for about \$12bn in stock, according to people familiar with the talks."
Sci/Tech,"IF you were planning to save on postage this year by sending electronic greeting cards, think again. And be careful when opening any you get."
Sci/Tech,"The Sony Ericsson Z500a is packed with features such as 3D gaming, music ringtones, integrated VGA digital camera with zoom with video capabilities for short taking short clips."
Sports,"The Mariners, who as a collective organization said to anyone who would listen that they wouldn #39;t stand for another 99-loss season or anything resembling it, have put their money where their mouth is."
Sports,It no longer matters that Montana #39;s drive to the NCAA Division I-AA football championship game has featured six straight homefield victories - all 
Sports,"Ray Whitney scored for the second straight game and added an assist, helping the World Stars rebound from a lopsided loss and beat Swedish champion HV71 5-1 on Friday."
World,The White House on Friday warmly welcomed a hard-fought deal between the European Union and Turkey that sets the stage for Ankara to start EU entry talks next year.
World,"GUNMEN attacked a car in the Iraq city of Mosul yesterday, killing three foreigners and their Iraqi driver before cutting off the head of one of the victims."
Sports,"In this mountainous area, James Madison #39;s Dukes seemed to play offense downhill last night. With a veteran offensive line and two physical runners, JMU overpowered Montana "
Business,The Bush administration predicted on Friday that economic growth would slow next year but still be strong enough to reduce unemployment slightly.
Business,"American Express Co said it will cut 2,000 jobs, or 2.5 per cent of its work force, in a restructuring designed to save more than USD 75 million a year before taxes."
Sports," Dwyane Wade poured in 26 points and dished out nine assists as the Miami Heat scorched the expansion Charlotte Bobcats 113 90 in NBA action on Saturday, to extend their franchise record win streak to 14 games."
Sports,"  The Boston Red Sox apparently have moved quickly to address the loss of ace Pedro Martinez. According to multiple reports Friday, the Red Sox and veteran right hander Matt Clement have come "
Sports,CHITTAGONG: India received early blows from cricketing minnows Bangladesh on the second day of the second cricket Test here on Saturday.
World, Singapore homeowners found with mosquitoes breeding on their premises will be fined instantly after dengue fever cases hit a 10 year high in the city state better known for its spotless streets.
World, The funeral procession for Army Capt. Mark Stubenhofer was so long yesterday that his family had to wait a half-hour in blustery winds before the service could begin at Arlington National Cemetery.
World,"The Bush administration, responding to negative reviews of an international conference on Middle East democracy last week in Morocco, said that the event provided a platform for human rights and other nongovernmental groups in the Arab world."
World,Analysts say the move could legally bind the Communist Party leadership to follow through on its long-standing threat to attack Taiwan if the island formally declares independence.
Business,THE WORLD does not need cellphones in the sky. They #39;re causing enough trouble on the ground. Here #39;s hoping the Federal Communications Commission gets a load of mail nixing its proposal to lift the current 
Sci/Tech,"When Randall C. Jimerson, the president of the Society of American Archivists, heard of Google #39;s plan to convert certain holdings at Oxford University and at some of the leading research "
Sci/Tech,"Published by the Mozilla Foundation, a nonprofit group supporting open-source software that draws upon the skills of hundreds of volunteer programmers, Firefox is a Web browser that is fast "
Sports,"Chittagong, Dec. 18. Rahul Dravid fell for 160 while Sachin Tendulkar exited after making 36 runs on the second day of the second and final test between India and Bangladesh here today."
Business," Pfizer Inc. said Friday that its popular pain reliever Celebrex may double the risk of heart attack at high doses, triggering a torrent of new warnings about an entire class of drugs used by millions."
Business,AstraZeneca PLC #39;s shares plunged 7.7 percent Friday after a study found that its new lung-cancer drug Iressa failed to improve survival rates among patients.
Sci/Tech," Agonizingly slow Web sites. Maddening error messages. And, most frustrating of all, unavailable home pages."
Sci/Tech,The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced that its member companies filed a new wave of copyright infringement lawsuits against 754 individual file-sharers.
World," Whistling rockets streak through the sky each night, and firecrackers still echo through the streets in Venezuela this holiday season despite a long standing ban and a new effort by authorities to crack down on the tradition."
Sports," Gilbert Arenas scored 37 points, Larry Hughes had 31, and the Washington Wizards beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120 116 in overtime Friday night."
Sports,"The Mets stayed well under the radar for a good while with their stealth pursuit of Pedro Martinez, and it looks like they will try to take that approach again."
Sports,"Vince Carter had everything a basketball player could want: A fat contract, highlight-reel talent and an entire nation that had anointed him as its favorite athlete not on ice skates."
Sports,"So if the back-up nose tackle of the Steelers (12-1) gets a sack in the 1:30 pm game, you know it #39;s going to be another long day for Manning and the Giants (5-8)."
World," The State Department on Saturday warned that terrorists were planning more attacks against Western targets in Indonesia over Christmas and New Years, reiterating advice to its citizens not to travel to the country."
World,Police said Saturday they have arrested one of Rio de Janeiro's most-wanted drug lords.
World, Mohammad Rafique and Mashrafe Mortaza shared five wickets as Bangladesh restricted India to 413 7 at lunch on the second day of the second and final Test here.
Business,"The nation #39;s top arthritis painkiller, Celebrex, raises the risk of major heart problems when taken at high doses, the drug #39;s maker said Friday."
Business,"Workers in Moscow, self-exiled executives in London and Houston and industry watchers the world over are waiting for the death knell for Russia #39;s second largest oil company."
Business,"Looking for a cloud in Symantec #39;s latest silver lining, competitors are hoping the company #39;s acquisition of storage software maker Veritas will be a stumbling block for the security firm."
Business,"Now that wireless is officially a land of giants, what happens to all the Lilliputians? With Sprint and Nextel announcing their merger Wednesday - \$35 billion deal "
Business,"  Pilot leaders at United Airlines unanimously endorsed a tentative agreement that will cut pay by 15 percent, opting to accept management #39;s demands rather than risk the chance of losing more in federal bankruptcy court."
Sports,"The New York Yankees, Arizona and Los Angeles spent yesterday trying to put the finishing touches on the megadeal that would move All-Stars Randy Johnson, Shawn Green and Javier Vazquez."
Sports,"On Sunday night, all eyes will be on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning #39;s pursuit of Dan Marino #39;s single-season touchdown record and the Baltimore "
World,The European Union (EU) and Turkeyreached an agreement on Friday to start talks next year on the country #39;s membership of the bloc.
World,"President Alejandro Toledo declared a state of emergency in a remote highland province late Saturday after gunmen demanding his resignation seized control of a police station there and took several officers hostage, authorities said."
World,"United Nations peacekeepers on Friday stormed the home of the former president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, to evict rebel former soldiers who seized the compound two days ago."
Sci/Tech,"The global standard will drive commercialization of RFID and EPC worldwide, according to EPCglobal."
Business,"In an announcement that many doctors were waiting for, Pfizer Inc. said its top-selling painkiller Celebrex -- which is similar to Vioxx -- caused an increased risk of heart attacks when used in high doses during a clinical trial."
Business," Russia is vowing to proceed with an auction of oil giant Yukos #39; key production subsidiary, saying a US court ban is irrelevant."
Business,"United Airlines has begun approaching potential lenders with its revamped business plan for financing to leave bankruptcy, the company said on Friday."
World,"With thousands of decomposing bodies piled up in a temporary morgue on Thailand's southern coast, hope was fading Saturday that any of more than 6,000 foreigners still missing would be found alive."
World, <em>  Guests to be interviewed today on major television talk shows:</em>
Business,"One of my favorite pastimes as the final ruling on expensing stock options came upon us has been to read the increasingly hysterical opinion pages of the San Jose Mercury News, the newspaper of record for Silicon Valley."
Business,"Public Service Enterprise Group, a heavyweight in setting public policy and promoting economic development in the state, is in talks to be acquired by a giant Chicago gas and electric company "
Sci/Tech,"In less than a month, a little piece of Centennial engineer Laura Ellen Dafoe will parachute to the frigid surface of Saturn #39;s moon Titan."
Sci/Tech,"A tenth of the world #39;s bird species are likely to have vanished by the year 2100, with another 15 on the brink of extinction, a group of scientists have warned."
Sci/Tech,Asian stocks had the biggest gain in seven months on optimism the US economy is growing after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and a government report showed an unexpected increase in retail sales last month.
Sports,"JOSE MOURINHO last night promised Barcelona that as far as football is concerned, his side can prove that size doesn #39;t matter."
Sports,"Feeling he had been a good teammate and friend to Pedro Martinez and had gladly accepted being the No. 2 pitcher behind him, Curt Schilling expressed surprise "
Sports,"INDIANAPOLIS  Jamaal Tinsley scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Pacers to an 89-86 victory over the Raptors, who traded All-Star Vince Carter to New Jersey earlier Friday."
Sports,"VAL GARDENA, Italy - Bode Miller finished fourth Friday in a super-G while Michael Walchhofer led Austrians into the top-three places."
Sports,"Eli Manning, the No. 1 pick of the New York Giants (and vice versa), is struggling in his role as the starter. Ben Roethlisberger, the 11th overall pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has won a rookie-record 11 straight starts."
Sports,"With the supply of attractive pitching options dwindling daily -- they lost Pedro Martinez to the Mets, missed on Tim Hudson, and are resigned to Randy Johnson "
Sports,"On Dec. 23, the Phoenix Suns and new Coach Mike D #39;Antoni traveled north to Seattle to take on the SuperSonics. The Suns were barely in a 116-90 loss, dropping to 10-19 on the season, an incredible disappointment "
Sports,"BATON ROUGE - The Miami Dolphins may be saying their pursuit of LSU coach Nick Saban is on hold for the time being, but LSU #39;s search party is not sitting on its hands waiting for the signal to look for a new coach."
Sports,"A #39;s general manager Billy Beane might not stop with his trade of ace right-hander Tim Hudson. Beane figures to make at least one more significant deal this off-season, and one of his two prized left-handers "
World," The Palestinian death toll during an Israeli army incursion in Khan Yunis refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip has risen to nine, Palestinian medical sources said."
World,"Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned with TCDD, the most harmful known dioxin and one contained in Agent Orange, a scientist who analyzed his blood said yesterday."
World,BANGKOK: Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra vowed to continue arresting ringleaders of separatist attacks as a volunteer rescue worker became the latest victim of violence that has claimed more than 560 lives this year.
Business,Developer Donald J. Chiofaro will hang onto partial ownership of the two International Place office towers under an agreement reached yesterday in his high-profile bankruptcy case.
Business,"The Massachusetts economic recovery remained stagnant last month as the unemployment rate dipped slightly, but employers sliced payrolls for the third time in four months, the state reported yesterday."
Business,"  European stocks were mixed Friday, with Paris listed stocks failing to shine but German stocks were boosted after business sentiment increased during November."
Business,"New York (Dow Jones) -- American Express Co. said Friday it will cut 2,000 jobs, or 2.5 percent of its work force, in a restructuring designed to save more than \$75 million a year before taxes."
Business,The Federal Communications Commission has voted to consider eliminating its ban on the use of cell phones on airplanes. The agency instituted the ban because of potential interference with ground-based cell systems.
Business,"  Lazard, the last major privately held European investment bank, filed late Friday with US regulators to raise up to  $850 million in an initial public offering, apparently a victory for dealmaker Bruce Wasserstein."
Sci/Tech,Security researchers have uncovered a spoofing flaw in Internet Explorer that could turn out to be the perfect holiday gift for scammers.
Sports,"SAO PAULO: The mother of Santos striker Robinho was released unharmed yesterday, 40 days after she was kidnapped at a family gathering."
Sports,"Shawn Green would consider leaving Los Angeles for Arizona, which means a proposed three-team trade sending Randy Johnson to the New York Yankees is very much alive."
World," India's army chief General Nirmal Chandra Vij will pay a week long visit to China this month in the first such visit for a decade, reports said."
World," The United States has decided to aim for  a gradual transformation in North Korea rather than seek to  topple North Korean leader Kim Jong il's regime, a Japanese  newspaper said Saturday."
World,Researchers at Rockefeller University make small synthetic vesicles that resemble a crude kind of biological cell.
World,"  Afghan troops stormed a notorious prison in a hail of gunfire and rocket propelled grenades yesterday, ending a 10 hour standoff that began when four inmates once suspected of belonging to Al Qaeda tried to escape. Four inmates and four guards were killed in the day's violence."
World,"  Insurgents killed four foreigners yesterday in Mosul, a northern city that became a stronghold after Fallujah fell to US and Iraqi forces. Militants also set ablaze a pipeline near the capital    a rare attack on oil infrastructure in a populated area."
World,"  The US Embassy confirmed the name of an American kidnapped six weeks ago in a deadly attack in the Iraqi capital, and his family pleaded yesterday for his release."
World,  The United States yesterday forgave  $4.1 billion Iraq owed it and urged other nations not part of an international debt relief agreement to follow suit.
World,"  Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned with TCDD, the most harmful known dioxin and one contained in Agent Orange, a scientist who analyzed his blood said yesterday."
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Desperate survivors  huddle in clearings without food or shelter above the water  line all along the tsunami-ravaged coast of Indonesia's Aceh  province, and corpses float as far as 20 miles out to sea."
Business,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: But first to Moscow where the future of Russia #39;s largest oil company, Yukos, isn #39;t looking too bright this weekend."
Sports," After dismantling the team in the summer and aggravating Jason Kidd, the New Jersey Nets began the job of rebuilding as well as repairing their relationship with their best player."
Business," Wall Street's fourth quarter rally gave stock mutual funds a solid performance for 2004, with small cap equity funds and real estate funds scoring some of the biggest returns. Large cap growth equities and technology focused funds had the slimmest gains."
Sci/Tech,Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich wants tougher penalties aimed at keeping violent and sexually explicit video games out of the hands of kids.
Sci/Tech,"The next century definitely will not be for the birds as the changing world takes a toll on many species. By 2100, about 10 percent of all bird species probably will be extinct, killed off by habitat loss, hunting "
Sports," The Miami Dolphins' coaching search will include more than one candidate, even though LSU's Nick Saban remains the front runner."
Sports,"  A year ago, the anticipated press conference to herald the arrival of Nomar Garciaparras replacement at shortstop never happened."
Sports,Mohammad Rafique and Mashrafe Mortaza shared five wickets as India reached 7 for 413 at lunch on day two of the second and final Test in Chittagong.
Sports, The Philadelphia Eagles were 28 points better than Dallas last month. Julius Jones could change that for the Cowboys this time around.
World,Europe and the United States reached an 11th-hour compromise late last night at the UN climate change conference in Buenos Aires. The two sides were locked in disagreement on future efforts to reduce harmful 
World,"In an ongoing invasion of the southern Gaza Strip refugee camp of Khan Yunis, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) tanks and warplanes have killed 9 Palestinians, wounded 22 others, demolished at least 38 Palestinian houses and forced hundreds of families "
Sports," Like most of his peers, Wake Forest coach Skip Prosser wants more than victories from his early schedule."
Sports,"Feeling he had been a good teammate and friend to Pedro Martinez and had gladly accepted being the No. 2 pitcher behind him, Curt Schilling expressed surprise and disappointment yesterday over Martinez's parting shots at him, general manager Theo Epstein, and manager Terry Francona."
Sports,"Doc Rivers does not ordinarily spend the fourth quarter sitting on the bench. The Celtics coach prefers to pace the sideline shouting instructions, offering encouragement, and challenging referees. But last night's game against Utah offered Rivers a considerable amount of down time, particularly in the second half. He spent much of the fourth in his seat, learning back and shaking ..."
Sports,"The Patriots seemed to have reason for optimism following Tyrone Poole's return to action last Sunday and the upgrading of Ty Law to doubtful for the team's visit to Miami Monday. But the situation changed yesterday. Poole was placed on the injured reserve list and is out for the season, according to Patriots spokesman Stacey James."
Sports,"Bob Fisher, the legendary coach who guided Rockland for more than 30 years and won a state title last season, left the Bulldogs and appeared to ride off into the sunset."
Sports,"Elevation. Everyone's familiar with it, but only a rare breed can attain it. It's the intangible that allows a player to make his teammates play beyond their natural abilities."
Sports,Antonio Tarver and Glen Johnson are set to meet in order to prove who is the best light heavyweight in the world. Both fighters are coming off the biggest wins of their careers against the same man.
World,"Taiwan condemned China #39;s plan to draft an anti-secession law, describing it Saturday as a move to establish a legal basis to attack the self-ruling, democratic island that Beijing claims as a province."
Sci/Tech,"Finally, the wait is over. After a long wait, iRiver has finally decided to challenge the might of Creative and Apple in the 5 GB portable music player department."
Sports,"It was a busy day for Red Sox brass, who also introduced new shortstop Edgar Renteria. By GARRY BROWN. Free agent pitcher Matt Clement apparently will be coming to the Boston Red Sox to plug the last open spot in their starting rotation."
World,"UN talks on climate change have ended with few steps forward after the United States, oil producers and developing giants slammed the brakes on the European "
World,"An inmate injured in a deadly Afghan prison shootout will be questioned to determine if he and four comrades, all once suspected of belonging to al-Qaida, were trying to escape or were attempting to attack three American prisoners, the jail warden said "
World,"BEIJING, (AFP) - A secession law being drafted by China could provide the legal basis for using force against Taiwan, but it is unlikely to include a clear deadline for when reunification must take place, analysts said."
World,"A U.N. conference ended early Saturday with a vague plan for informal new talks on how to slow global warming but without a U.S. commitment to multilateral negotiations on next steps, including emissions controls."
Business," German business sentiment improved unexpectedly in December after slumping sharply in November over concerns about high oil prices and worries that the strengthening euro could damage exports, a closely watched survey showed Friday."
Business," After three years of playing down expectations, General Electric Chief Executive Jeff Immelt has delivered on the most important promise of his tenure by telling analysts and investors exactly what they wanted to hear: GE is back."
Sports," Their final games will be remembered for the plays others made. Still, Texas tailback Cedric Benson and linebacker Derrick Johnson went out the way they wanted to: with a Rose Bowl win."
Sports,Arsene Wenger has hit back at critics who claim that Arsenal cannot perform against Europe #39; big guns after being drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Sports,"It remains to be seen whether the Nets are as good with Vince Carter as they once were with Kenyon Martin, but at least they have made winning a priority again over in the Meadowlands."
Sports,It won #39;t be the easiest assignment that Roy Jones Jr. will have in his new job as an HBO Sports boxing analyst. But it will probably be one that Jones has the most intimate knowledge about.
Sports,"LOS ANGELES, (AFP) - Kobe Bryant committed a foot foul from the free throw line with 4.4 seconds left as the Washington Wizards snapped an 11 game road losing streak by beating Los Angeles Lakers 120-116."
Sports,"Allan Houston was stuck in a corner, surrounded by the opposition and working against the clock. And yet, at the game #39;s most frantic moment, there was something reassuring about "
World,"Lawmakers approved amending Ivory Coast #39;s constitution Friday to widen the pool of potential presidential candidates, implementing a crucial reform from a French "
Sci/Tech,"Many people don #39;t pay all that much attention to their e-mail software. After all, it takes a real geek to care about the fine points of one program or another, especially when they all do more or less the same thing."
Sci/Tech,The Open Source Development Labs has gone into the soothsayer business and - based on research that it had IDC run up - says that the global Linux market will be worth \$35.7 billion in 2008.
Sports,"Burdened by six consecutive losses, Giants, Eli still can play for some respect vs. daunting Steelers. BY NEIL BEST. When athletes talk about playing for pride, it is a sure sign there is little else to play for in a season gone wrong."
World," U.N. talks on climate change ended early Saturday with few steps forward as the United States, oil producers and developing giants slammed the brakes on the European Union's drive for deeper emissions cuts to stop global warming."
Sci/Tech," The Linux and open source software movement has an ambitious retail store, and it is offering a low cost, lightweight laptop that is devoid of Microsoft software."
Sci/Tech, Microsoft bought anti spyware technology to protect its Internet Explorer browser from surging rivals like Mozilla's Firefox
World, The Afghan government has ordered an inquiry into an apparent jailbreak attempt by suspected Al Qaeda prisoners which left five guards and four inmates dead.
Sports, Shareef Abdur Rahim had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 97 88 come from behind victory Saturday night over Golden State that snapped the Warriors' four game winning streak.
Sci/Tech,"For those who have been technology enthusiasts for years, there is a familiar war brewing in the technology industry. Mozilla, an open-source community of developers and testers that was started by Netscape "
World,"China plans to enact an anti-secession law, the government said Friday, in a move apparently aimed at promoting Beijing #39;s campaign to pressure Taiwan into uniting with the mainland."
World,"Militants behind the ongoing violence in Thailand #39;s Muslim-majority far south have been indoctrinated by extremists in nearby Indonesia, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Saturday."
World,"The prime minister of the Bosnian Serb-run half of the country resigned Friday, a day after the US government and Bosnia #39;s top international administrator sanctioned "
Sci/Tech,The EU and US reach a compromise after marathon talks over post-Kyoto steps to combat climate change.
Sports,"With tonight #39;s light heavyweight fight between Antonio Tarver and Glen Johnson not bearing the championship sanction of any of boxing #39;s jurisdictions, think of it as the Roy Jones Jr."
Sci/Tech,"About a third of all Americans live in counties that do not meet standards for particles of pollution that cause thousands of premature deaths a year, the E.P.A. said."
Sci/Tech,"The loss of the shuttle Columbia was a ""cathartic moment"" that led to reforming the space agency and pushed the nation to establish a broader space policy, Sean O'Keefe said."
Sci/Tech,"In response to a gloomy assessment of the state of the nation's coastal waters, President Bush ordered the creation of a new federal panel to coordinate oceanic policy."
Business,American Express has said that it expects to record a pre-tax charge in the fourth quarter of 2004 of approximately \$100 million to \$120 million in connection with various restructuring activities that it is undertaking within certain business units and 
Business,"Air passengers could soon be allowed to use their mobile phones during flights, Sky News reports. Planes are currently one of the few sanctuaries from the modern curse of the mobile ring tone, but America #39;s "
Sports,"If the Randy Johnson deal gets done, the Yankees will have the best rotation in the American League - if it gets done. The Yankees continued discussions yesterday with Arizona and Los Angeles "
Sports,"Australia piled on the runs today to set Pakistan an improbable 564 to win the first Test in Perth. The hosts lost Matthew Hayden early in the third day but Justin Langer, Ricky Ponting and Damien Martyn scored "
Sports,Bangladesh finally ended Indias first innings in the second Test in Chittagong today - but not before the tourists had amassed a commanding 540.
World," If people in the sleepy northern English town of Kidsgrove ever wondered why their letters went missing, the jailing of postal worker Nicholas Fryer for stealing 133,000 items of mail might have provided an answer."
World," The Philippines thanked the U.S. military on Saturday for its help after storms and typhoons left more than 1,000 people dead and at least 550 missing."
Sci/Tech,"The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that special levies applied to the sale of MP3 players, such as the iPod, are illegal."
Sci/Tech,"ReignCom, parent company of portable music player maker iRiver, on Thursday unveiled the H10, a hard disc drive embedded multifunctional MP3 player, at the COEX InterContinental Hotel in southern Seoul."
Business,A woman walks past the Pfizer headquarters in New York. The pharmaceutical giant warned of an increased risk of heart attack for its drug Celebrex.
Business,"MUMBAI: Media moghul and billionaire chairman of News Corp Rupert Murdoch has, according to agency reports, offered to buy a penthouse in New York #39;s upscale Manhattan area for cool \$44 million."
Business,"Lazard Ltd., the international investment bank, late Friday, Dec. 17, filed an initial prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an \$850 million IPO."
Sci/Tech,"This week Google Inc. down in Mountain View, wading in dough from its stock offering, announced it would use some of the money to put millions of volumes from the country #39;s great libraries online where anybody can use them."
Sci/Tech,"You could spend all weekend exploring retail stores in Wichita, and you still probably won #39;t find it. The Dora the Explorer talking dollhouse is sold out."
Sports,"The kidnapped mother of Santos starlet Robinho has been returned to her family in good health, allowing the teenage forward to breath a huge sigh of relief."
Sports,"The Toronto Raptors traded six-time All-Star Vince Carter to the New Jersey Nets for three players, including center Alonzo Mourning, and two first-round draft picks."
Sports,"Advocates for preserving a major league baseball team in Washington, DC, said Friday that their strategy involves trying to convince DC Council chairwoman Linda W. Cropp that the city is committed to attracting private stadium financing on its own without "
Sports,"For one moment in his second game as a starting NFL quarterback for the New York Giants, Eli Manning met the expectations created by his last name and his position as the No."
World,"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Dec 18, 2004 - Israeli troops killed three Palestinians Saturday on the second day of an Israeli raid in the Khan Younis refugee camp in southern Gaza, witnesses and hospital officials said."
World,Israel #39;s ruling Likud bloc and the opposition Labor Party are set to meet Saturday on final details of a national unity government.
World,"Six people died, thousands of homes were blacked out and air traffic delayed as violent storms hit northern France. Tourist hotspots like the Eiffel Tower reopened today after yesterdays hurricane-force "
World,"Taipei, Dec. 18 (CNA) Mainland China #39;s plan to legislate a so-called anti-secession law will only help the international community to better understand Beijing #39;s ubiquitous suppression of Taiwan, Vice President Annette Lu said Saturday."
World,"Two men, four women and a child scaled a wall and barbed wire to get into the Japanese school at dawn on Friday. Asylum-seekers have been invading foreign missions in China since 2002."
Sci/Tech,"Digital technology is radically changing the 165-year-old photography industry, creating turmoil and excitement as people buy digital cameras at rates far exceeding industry projections. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,"To see the e-mail I get every day from readers about security issues is to develop a deep discomfort with the state of computing today. Keeping a Windows PC safe can demand a high degree of vigilance. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</B></FONT>"
Sci/Tech,Indexing Web pages looks like child's play next to indexing video files -- the next big frontier for Internet search engines. But they're giving it a try.
Business,"With one week left until Christmas, customers can still find some of the season's hottest toys, like Dora's Talking House and Bella Dancerella, a ballet kit, at Toys ""R"" Us Inc. But it's a different story at rival Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , whose inventory of many of the popular items has been depleted."
Sci/Tech,A climate conference overcomes last-minute objections to approve a deal on future talks global warning.
Business,"The Bush administration, after being ridiculed by Democrats for an overly optimistic jobs forecast this year, yesterday significantly reduced its forecast for new jobs that will be created in 2005. It slightly boosted its estimate for overall economic growth."
Business,"Investment bank Lazard filed yesterday for its long-awaited initial public offering, asking to sell up to \$850 million in stock."
Business,"MetLife Inc. , the second-largest US life insurer, said the Securities and Exchange Commission may sue the company for improperly recording expenses at its New England Life Insurance Co. unit."
World,A series of special prayer services are being held across the UK on Sunday for the Asia earthquake victims.
Business,Description: News mogul Rupert Murdoch pays a record-setting \$44 million for a three-story Fifth Avenue penthouse in Manhattan formerly inhabited by the late Laurance Rockefeller.
Business,"Some people think a budget means they have to live an austere life. In fact, in an effort to get people to budget, some experts say don't call it a budget at all."
Sports,"DAVID COULTHARD will contest the 2005 Formula One season after signing a one-year deal with Red Bull Racing. However, the 33-year-old Scot will have to work for his salary after agreeing a performance-related pay package."
Sports,"He was known as the deceptively fast, glue-fingered wide receiver who burned New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn for a deep touchdown to ignite the Ravens #39; Super Bowl XXXV rout."
World,"to get talks rolling for after 2012, when the Kyoto protocol to cut greenhouse gases runs out. protocol last month, allowing the treaty to take effect in February with a seven-year delay."
Sports,"one days after her dramatic abduction, Marina Lima de Souza, the mother of Brazils brightest footballing star, has been freed."
Business," U.S. stocks should hold firm next week with little economic data or corporate news on tap to move the market going into the Christmas holiday, strategists said."
Business," Despite the euphoria of one of the busiest weeks in U.S. mergers and acquisitions in almost five years, Wall Street investment bankers cannot live by mega deals alone."
Business," Saboteurs blew up Iraq's northern export pipeline for the second week in a row on Saturday, halting oil flows to Turkey's Ceyhan port, oil officials said."
World," BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - A week after being  swamped by a massive tsunami, water is only just beginning to  drain off parts of Aceh's provincial capital, revealing the  full extent of the horrific destruction, and yet more bodies to  count."
World, Generating relief funds for tsunami victims and gearing up for the new season is the players' aim as they prepare for the ATP Chennai Open.
Sports,Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe bin Mortaza was understandably elated after dismissing Sachin Tendulkar with the first ball of the day in Chittagong.
World,"HAMISH ROBERTSON: In an historic decision, the leaders of the European Union have agreed to open membership talks with Turkey, after the Turkish Prime Minister pledged to recognise the Greek-Cypriot Government next year."
World,"Bosnian Serb Prime Minister Dragan Mikerevic stepped down on Friday, refusing to enact police and army reforms demanded by top peace overseer Paddy Ashdown."
World,"SEOUL, South Korea North Korea says America has increased the number of spy flights over its territory this year. The North says there have had been at least 21-hundred such flights through November."
Business, Russia said on Friday it would go ahead with an auction to sell the key asset of embattled oil company Yukos despite a US bankruptcy court decision to block it for several days.
Sports," TEMPE, Ariz. (Sports Network) - Alex Smith threw for 328  yards and four touchdowns to lead fifth-ranked Utah to a  convincing 35-7 rout of 19th-ranked Pittsburgh in the Fiesta  Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium."
Business," U.S. stocks should hold firm next week  with little economic data or corporate news on tap to move the  market going into the Christmas holiday, strategists said."
Business," Philadelphia (Reuters) - Despite the euphoria of one of the  busiest weeks in U.S. mergers and acquisitions in almost five  years, Wall Street investment bankers cannot live by mega-deals  alone."
Business," Wal Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> said on  Saturday it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in  December sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year as sales  of general merchandise and winter items improved in the latest  week."
Business," Saboteurs blew up Iraq's northern  export pipeline for the second week in a row on Saturday,  halting oil flows to Turkey's Ceyhan port, oil officials said."
Business," One of the mantras of global industry  in recent years has been keeping inventories lean and mean, but  there are increasing signs this cost cutting strategy is  creating strains and causing companies to miss out on sales."
Business,"  Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire CEO of News Corp., has reportedly offered to buy a three story penthouse for  $44 million, which would be the highest price ever paid for a Manhattan by about  $1.75 million if the deal goes through."
World, The African Union said on Saturday that Sudan had started withdrawing troops in Darfur ahead of an evening deadline to end fighting in the troubled region.
World," Insurgents have launched attacks on election offices in northern Iraq, killing two people and wounding nine six weeks before Iraqis are due to go to the polls."
World," Syria, under intense pressure to quit Lebanon, pulled out its security forces from three key positions in Beirut and north Lebanon on Saturday and redeployed them in eastern Lebanon."
World, Police arrested a Libyan man and blew up his luggage Saturday in a security scare that closed a small regional airport for about two hours.
World," Iraqi judges on Saturday started interrogating Saddam Hussein's former defense minister and the notorious general known as Chemical Ali, who is accused of gassing thousands of Kurds in the 1980s, the lead judge said."
World," Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said he will stay on as army chief, reneging on a pledge to quit the powerful post by the end of the year."
World, HALIFAX (CP)   They have become the defining images of Canada's fault filled submarine program.
Sports," Dwyane Wade scored 25 points to  inspire the Miami Heat to their seventh straight win, a 107 100  victory over the Denver Nuggets Friday."
World," U.S. Sen. elect Barack Obama, whose 1995 book jumped onto best seller lists after his keynote address to the Democratic National Convention, has landed a three book deal worth  #36;1.9 million."
Sports," VAL GARDENA, Italy (Reuters) - Max Rauffer became the first  German man in nearly 13 years to win an Alpine ski World Cup  race when he beat the favorites in a wind-affected downhill on  Saturday."
World," As if the daily struggle to dodge  bullets and bombings is not enough, many Iraqis now face a  freezing winter shivering by candlelight as persistent attacks  keep the power out for more than 12 hours a day."
World, The African Union said on Saturday that  Sudan had started withdrawing troops in Darfur ahead of an  evening deadline to end fighting in the troubled region.
World," Syria, under intense pressure to quit  Lebanon, pulled out its security forces from three key  positions in Beirut and north Lebanon on Saturday and  redeployed them in eastern Lebanon."
World," Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf  has said he will stay on as army chief, reneging on a pledge to  quit the powerful post by the end of the year."
Sports,"Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein acknowledged Edgar Renteria was more a luxury for the 2005 Red Sox than a necessity. But there's nothing wrong with getting the keys to a BMW, and that's what the four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover is in the eyes of the Red Sox."
Sports,"The Miami Dolphins will put their courtship of LSU coach Nick Saban on hold to comply with the NFL's hiring policy by interviewing at least one minority candidate, a team source told The Associated Press last night."
Sports,"PITTSBURGH at NY GIANTS Time: 1:30 p.m. Line: Steelers by 10. Records: Steelers 12-1, Giants 5-8. Vs. spread: Steelers 10-1-2, Giants 5-8. Series: Giants lead, 43-27-3. Comments: Think the Giants knew Ben Roethlisberger was available on draft day when they broke the bank and traded for Eli Manning? . . . All Big Ben has done this year is complete ..."
Sports,"  All Star Vince Carter was traded by the Toronto Raptors to the New Jersey Nets for Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams, and a pair of first round draft picks yesterday."